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Issue No. 105 ISSUE 112 JANUARY 2013

HIGHLIGHTS HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED

Life & Times of John Birt

Friends of Anglesea Coast

Community House Review

Short Story

Memorial Tree Planting

Kid’s Page

Poetry Competition

Graft & Stift Car

Good Summer Reads

Anglesea Art House

Susan Reilly

Super Sudoku

Bird of the Month

Community Billboard

School News

Council Conversations

Las Lomas Update

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN BIRT

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 fatherin-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

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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. Continued page 6

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22 Acknowledgements

FROM THE ADCH COORDINATOR

A sincere thank you to the many people who contributed to this edition of NewsAngle. The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Community House.

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ALEX LEKNIUS—ADCH COORDINATOR 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: 

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Provision of a wider range of activities for toddlers.  More courses available locally, specifically to meet business needs.  Increase community house opening hours.

computers into the Community House and has been assisting us ever since!

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

happy holiday season and a prosperous 2013.

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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.

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 We can implement some of and advising on equipment the feedback easily but with purchases. The Community others we need to consult House congratulates Colin with and have further and greatly appreciates all of discussions with the relevant the time and expertise he has authorities. As a result of the given to us. feedback we are currently Each year we elect a working on a comprehensive committee of Management at marketing and our AGM in October. We have communications plan, we a very talented and have talked to the Surf Coast committed group consisting Shire about better signage of: and introduced some more activities for toddlers. Gary Robinson (Chairperson) We are seeking advice from Annette Dwyer (Secretary/ business about their specific Public Officer) training needs and will offer Jan Morris (Treasurer) courses locally to meet those Pamela Sandlant (Minutes needs. We will review the objectives of NewsAngle and Secretary) the viability of producing it Paul Weight, Martin Coker, more frequently, or in an Marguerite Chamberlain and online format. Sarah Bolus (Committee We have started dialogue Members). with the Surf Coast Shire The Community House will be about childcare. The Community House is not able open Monday-Friday during January between 10.00 am – to expand its childcare 1.00 pm. These opening services due to license hours will commence on restrictions imposed by the January 3 and cease on Department of Early January 25. Normal opening Childhood Education. hours will resume on Tuesday The Community House January 29. receives its major funding Courses will recommence in from the Department of February, 2013. Visit our Human Services which web site at provides funding for www.anglesea.org.au to see operating the Community what’s on in 2013. House and for opening it for 20 hours per week. We I’d like to thank everyone currently open 25 hours per associated with the week but without more Community House for volunteers or increased funding the hours will remain your support. I wish at the current level. everyone a safe and

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MEN’S SHED

A 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.

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.

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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.

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URQUHART BLUFF BEACH

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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

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.

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FRIENDS OF THE ANGLESEA COAST

A new sub-group of ANGAIR called Friends of the Anglesea

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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.

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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 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.’

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 ALWAYS AUSSIE FOOTY - A DIFFERENT ERA pack of cards!’ John believes that football is completely different compared with MOVING ON FROM ESSENDON his playing days. ‘Most of the players John Birt left Essendon to coach West had daytime jobs. Even the Torrens in Adelaide from 1968 - 1970. administrators had other jobs as well, He won the West Torrens Best and even though we were all paid Fairest award in 1968 and 1969. something for our football In 1971, he returned to Melbourne to participation. coach his beloved Bombers for a year. After each game, the home team ‘I was sad to lose the coaching job at hosted refreshments, attended by Essendon after only one season,’ John players and administrators from both laments. ‘However, I realised that I competing clubs, and the umpires. Any was best suited as an assistant coach. skirmishes on the field were quickly I was an assistant coach for a total of forgotten as you enjoyed each other’s 10 years, five under senior coach Bob company. Rose at Footscray (now Western The food at after-match get togethers Bulldogs), and five under David Parkin would horrify modern footballers. Fish at Hawthorn and Carlton. ‘n’ chips were always on the menu at These coaching experiences prepared Collingwood. We loved going to games me for football administration. I was in at Geelong. The team would travel on administration at Collingwood the train from Melbourne to South commencing in 1982. It was a Geelong, then you walked the short turbulent period in this proud club. I distance to the ground. Geelong sure served under five different coaches loved their food. What a banquet! I and five general managers in this suppose you played for love of the unsettled, often stressful game, unlike today where money and environment. I was Collingwood television dominate football. The AFL general manager in 1987, and is an industry, and games are played returned there in 1997 for two years on different days and times throughout in a marketing role.’ Australia. When I played, all games At Collingwood, John was instrumental were on a Saturday. in starting Club 20.This was It was great fun. In one game, I was intended for supporters who playing on Roy Simmonds, a tough could not afford to attend back pocket for Hawthorn. Even expensive functions. For $20

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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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN BIRT continued 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

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 coordinates 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.

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Gary Robinson is the Chair of the Committee of Management at the Anglesea & District Community House.

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.

Some of the activities currently undertaken are:

Fairly new to the job, Gary brings a wealth of business experience with him into the role. But he has a long attachment 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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 sending documents, 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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COMMUNITY HOUSE REVIEW continued 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.

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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 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

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EC 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

SHORT STORY CONTINUED 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.

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

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MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING

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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.

THE MEMORIAL PLAQUE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE TREE PLANTED ON SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER 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 1930â€™s.

JESSICA EVANS PLANTS THE MEMORIAL TREE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF BILL MCKELLAR FROM ANGAIR

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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

PART OF THE CROWD THAT ATTENDED THE MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING SERVICE. CENTRE IS LINDSAY BRADEN, HISTORICAL RESEARCHER, WHO DREW ATTENTION TO THE AVENUE OF HONOUR.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH THE DECK HAM HOCKED BAKED BEANS 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. Leave beans to sit overnight. Serve with poached eggs and toasted sourdough. Enjoy!

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POLICE BEAT 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.

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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 From a policing prospective summer policing the Street Surfer Bus on display which was a big hit with presents us with a few challenges. It is a timely our youth. The youth award for the second part of the reminder to check your security on your premises and make sure that all your valuables are stored and year has been awarded to Kirra O’Dwyer. Kirra was secured. This time of year surf boards, wetsuits and nominated for her dedication to the Voice of Peru other gear gets stolen from front and rear yards. Try mission which saw her volunteering her time at a housing project in Peru. The award was to be presented to avoid taking valuables to the beach or leaving at the festival youth marquee however unfortunately items in places that can be easily seen. Lock your Kirra was unable to attend. She will be presented with vehicles and report any suspicious behaviour. the award in the near future. Operation WAVE will be conducted along the surf coast which will see a high police visibility in our In the past three months we have had a marked beach car parks. This operation has been successful increase in residential burglaries along the coast. in previous years by reducing the theft from vehicles Caravans and holiday homes left unattended for periods that are left unattended at the car parks. You can of time are a soft target. I encourage anyone who may help us by concealing your valuables. As in past see anything suspicious to contact us. years random preliminary breath tests will be On behalf of my staff at the Police Station we wish conducted across the surf coast police response zone at all times of the day and night and residential everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. Thank you for your support through the year and drive streets will be the focus this coming summer. safely on our roads. Anglesea Police 52633468 or if URGENT 000 It is also the time of the year to remind us that our beaches can be dangerous in certain conditions. I Kevin Warburton encourage you all to enjoy our great beaches but Sergeant also be vigilant in identifying dangerous rips and Anglesea Police Station currents. You may recall that we had the tragic police.vic.gov.au drowning at Urquhart’s Bluff last summer. If you have that local knowledge and see

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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 revegetation 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.

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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ONE OF ALCOA POWER STATION’S SEED PRODUCTION AREAS

‘Ecology Australia gather data from each section of revegetated 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 unmined 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

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The third edition of Melva Stott’s Rambler 3 is now out. This is number three in a series of hand made books in which Melva records history and fun articles 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 purchased from Melva at 49 Noble Street, Anglesea, phone 52 632 801.

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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.

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NEWSANGLE POETRY COMPETITION NewsAngle Poetry Competition THERE ARE PRIZES TO BE WON The first prize is $100 and we will pay $20 for every poem published. The competition will run over the next four issues. Poems can be on any topic and any type. They can be either in rhyme or free verse. They can be any length, or can be a series of short poems. Entry is free and is open to any amateur poets. Entering your poetry in the competition gives us permission to print it in NewsAngle. You can enter as many poems as you wish. Poems must not have been published in any commercial publication or won prizes in another competition. Please ensure your name is written on the back of every page. Ensure you keep a copy of your work as poems will not be returned. We want to read your poetry. Everyone has a poet in them but no one gets to read your work unless you submit them. Prize winners will be notified in writing. CLOSING DATE FOR POEMS TO BE SELECTED FOR PUBLICATION IN EACH ISSUE OF NEWSANGLE, WILL BE THE CLOSING DATE FOR ARTICLES AS PUBLISHED ON PAGE 2 (7 MARCH FOR ISSUE 113).

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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

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

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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.

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

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

Mrs Loveridge donated the car to the Scienceworks Museum in June 1938. She died in Ballarat in 1941. There were no Loveridge children.

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GOOD SUMMER READS Adult Reviews Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan

Teen Reviews Modern Day Nancy Drew....Ruby Redford: Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child

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'.

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.

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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.

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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.

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!

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!

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ANGLESEA ART HOUSE

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

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

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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-Menâ€™s Health Modda Football & netball Club Moriac Primary School Winchelsea Tennis club WFNC - Junior Football Club

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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 DESIGN & RESTYLING Term 2 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.

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SUSAN REILLY AND AIREYS 8 COASTAL RETREAT YS

Where 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 CranialSacral 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.’

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

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SUSAN REILLY AND AIREYS 8 COASTAL RETREAT continued…YS 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

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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

SUSAN REILLY AND AIREYS 8 COASTAL RETREAT continued…YS 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.

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 suesataireys@hotmail.com - she has a Facebook page and is a member of the Linkedin site.

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.’ AIREYS 8 COASTAL RETREAT

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SUPER SUDOKU

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 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?

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THE McGAIN STORY 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.

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BIRD OF THE MONTH 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.

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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.

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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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD A free community service, 52 632 116 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

Anglesea Regatta Community event

Anglesea Art House Cameron Road, Anglesea

Kids Art Bash Every day in January 10.00 am-4.00pm

New Years Day 2013

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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.

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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

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

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Sunday 6 January

Organised by Anglesea Primary School

Sunday 13 January

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Sunday 10 March

Organised by Anglesea Football Club

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Sunday 31 March

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*** CLUB DIRECTORY *** Anglesea Community Vegetable Garden Community Garden 3231 Winsome Coutts Aireys Inlet 0413 946 343 Terrence Hoffmann Anglesea Cricket Club 0438 533 346 Andrew McAuley 5263 1256 Cricket Club, Anglesea Aireys Inlet & District Association Mark Stoneham Anne Porter 0419 591745 5289 6754 Family History Group ANGAIR Pat Hughes 5263 1085 (office) 5289 6686 angair@pipeline.com.au 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

Football Club Anglesea Ian Poulton 0438 208 423

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

Golf Club, Anglesea 5263 1582

Netball Club, Anglesea Megan Lourey O402 475 299

Historical Society Bruce Bodman 5263 1249

Platypus Toy Library Amanda George 0421 791803

Horse Riding Club Jenny Baker 0413 041 439

Playgroup, Anglesea Sophie Stickland 0428 571 790

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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)

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ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL 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. INJURY FREE DAY (“IF DAY”)

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YEAR 5/6 CAMP SOVEREIGN HILL

Students at our school hav e had a ve ry 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.

INDIGO, SAM, LACHIE, NOAH, NINA, TASHI, ISSIE, CALVIN, FINN, AUDREY & LUCY AIREYS INLET JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL 2012

The Aireys Inlet School Fair On Saturday 3 November the Aireys Inlet School Fair was held. This year the fair was coordinated 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 Community Houses are for Everyone

COUNCIL CONVERSATIONS…. 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

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Christmas. Minor works will also be done at the bottom of Noble Street to provide a safer crossing for pedestrians to the Riverbank area.

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, The draft Anglesea Structure Plan has ideas that you might have for our been on the Council website for some Community and information generally time now and it is open for public on the working of Council. Another comment and consultation. This plan session will be held in January on was developed through community engagement and drop in sessions were Monday January 14 between 2.00 and 4.00 pm, so drop in for a chat and held late November. Comments are perhaps a cool drink. I hope to make being received through to midthis a regular monthly session for the December and we hope you will take community. the opportunity to review and provide feedback or concerns through to Lastly I would like to take this Council Officers. opportunity to thank you for your support in electing me. I hope to serve In Aireys Inlet, an extension to the you well over the next few years. My Aireys Inlet Community Centre that first few weeks have been very hectic includes much-needed storage space and I haven’t been able to get to all the that will double as a back-stage area for performances has been completed. events that I would have liked to. Over the next few months Libby and I hope Council and the Anderson Roadknight Committee of Management have jointly to get to all of our Community Groups and Associations and I look forward to funded the project. meeting many more of you. Work is also continuing on the AireysCouncillor Margot Smith 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. Libby Coker Margot Smith

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Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Anglesea 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

St Christopher’s Catholic Church Located in Camp Road, Anglesea Saturday Evening Mass: 6.30 pm during Daylight Saving time Parish Priest Fr. Linh Tran Phone 5243 9891

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Anglesea Baptist Church meets at the Uniting Church in Murch Crescent at 10.45 am each Sunday Known as Waves, Sunday School runs during school terms as part of the worship service Are run during the week. For more information contact Pastor James Lewis on 5263 2744 For Years 7 - 12, contact Michael 0411 574 022

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Murch Crescent, near the bridge, and overlooking the Anglesea River Worship is at 9.00 am All welcome Communion service on the second Sunday of each month 10:30 am, Holy Communion, followed by 11.00 am The church is open for prayer from 10.00 am All are welcome 1:30 pm, Afternoon Ladies Fellowship 11.00 am Sundays Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat Rev. Helen Robinson 0408 527 521

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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

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EXCITEMENT AT LAS LOMAS, PERU

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

MS 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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