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Excitement of Easter NEWS Brigades back rattling for RCH - PAGE 4

PERSPECTIVE The celebration of faith - PAGE 8

SPORT Big entries for tournament - PAGE 16

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Lions will roar into the ’Burn WEDDERBURN Lions will host the service club’s district convention this year. The local club won the right to welcome Lions from across Melbourne and regional Victoria in October. Club members have described winning the bid as providing a massive boost for the the region. The Wedderburn club was formed in 1978 and is active in

OU just never know what will be seen hopping along streets across the Loddon at Easter. Or for that matter, stopping by at one of the local shops. Just the other day, Julie Benaim told us about the guest shopper experience at 24 Karat Cafe in Wedderburn. Not only did Pam Lyons turn up at the window for a snack, so did her pony Sunshine and dog Winston. We reckon Sunshine and Winston were eyeing the sweet treats.

onder if Sunshine has shared his experiences with older relatives, you know, the ones of legal age able to enter licensed premises?

horse walked into a bar and the bartender asked, “Why the long face?”

the community. It’s successful presentation to win the district convention vote has been uploaded to the club website. Wedderburn members have held their annual get-together with Lions from Inglewood and Bendigo. The Saturday night event included a stew made with rabbits caught by Trevor Huckey, 83, and entertainment.

bear walked into a bar. He walked up to the bartender and said, “I’ll have a beer ......... and some peanuts.” The bartender answered, “Sure, but why the big pause?

pig walks into a bar and orders 10 drinks. After he drinks them all, the bartender says, “Don’t you need to know where the bathroom is?” The pig says, “No, I go wee wee wee all the way home.”

snake slithers into a bar. The bartender says, “I’m sorry, but I can’t serve you.” The snake asks, “Why not?” The bartender answers, “Because you can’t hold your liquor.” Share your stories with Over the Fence email loddonherald@gmail.com

Wedderburn and Inglewood Lions catch up.

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Historic camp ground last-minute reprieve By CHRIS EARL A HISTORIC camping ground faces an uncertain future if the State Government baulks at funding installation of a $100,000 waste disposal plant. Overflowing effluent at Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve last week forced Loddon Shire Council to order a halt to camping in the historic precinct. Discussions between council, the reserve’s committee of management and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning have since seen to closure put out to April 19. DELWP is meeting the cost of weekly pumpouts of the septic system for three weeks. The extension now allows the campground to be used used over Easter and the school holidays. Caretaker Wayne Chandler said it was important for DELWP to provide a permanent solution to the effluent issue. “We need a proper waste dispotal plant and that would cost $100,000,” he said. “We’re very popular with gold prospectors and the budget conscious. “They love to come here and they bring a lot of business to our town - the store, the cafe, the hotel. “We need the campground open to generate tourism in and around Tarnagulla.” Committee secretary Wendy Sutton said: “We can have up to 20 and 30 vans here a day. “People are just getting back on their feet. We don’t want another setback” DELWP regional manager land and built environment Adam Melis said: “DELWP is working in partnership with Loddon Shire Council and the Tarnagulla Recreation Parks committee of management to explore solutions to an issue with the Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve’s septic system. The

IN BRIEF Police probe shop ram-raid POLICE are investiging a ram-raid on Boort Newsagency yesterday morning. The Godfrey Street shop front was smashed and business equipment damaged about 4.25am. Newsagency staff began the clean-up late morning. Police believe two men drove a white four-wheeldrive into the window before rummaging through the store and stole cash. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage from the area is asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Alert lifted G O U L B U R N - M U R R AY Water on Friday lifted its blue-green algae alert for the Loddon Valley Irrigation District. It says that although the warning is no longer current, water users should exercise caution due to the potential for harmful levels of blue‑green algae to be present.

School leader

CAMP FEARS: Committee members Wendy and John Sutton with caretakers Dorothy McClure and Wayne Chandler.

TANYA Maher-Toose has been elected president of Boort District P-12 School council. Vice-president is Brett Hosking and treasurer Carl Chamberlain.

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septic system is unable to cope with the increasing numbers of campers to the reserve. “DELWP will provide some funding support to the volunteer committee so the septic tank can be pumped frequently throughout the upcoming school holidays so the campground can continue to operate in the short term. “DELWP, Loddon Shire Council and the volunteer committee of management will work together to investigate options for longer term operation of the site as a public campground.” Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve is Crown land managed by a volunteer committee of management. Improvements to the re-

serve in recent years have been funded by the committee using overnight site fee donations from campers. “We spent $21,000 on the park last year,” said Wendy. “I’ve been involved with the committee for 40 years and we’ve had to fight many battles in that time. “Everybody is going to suffer if the campground is closed.” In a statement, Loddon Shire said: “Due to concerns about the leaking of effluent, which is a public health issue, council has taken action in the interests of the community and visitors. The failing septic tank system requires attention as it is currently not capable of adequately dealing with the wastewater generated.”

Region snubbed for firewood collection points, says Walsh MURRAY Plains MP Peter Walsh has condemned a decision by the State Government to leave a massive slice of Victoria without immediate access to firewood collection. Mr Walsh has told Parliament it would be a very cold winter this year for all the households in northern Victoria who relied on firewood for heating “because the Andrews Government has effectively excluded all those households from Echuca to the South Australian border from being able to go and collect firewood”. He said even though there were hundreds of hectares nearby that were more than suitable for collecting firewood, the government through De-

partment of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, could not have planned a bigger mess if they tried. He asked the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, to have a heart and show some compassion for those northern Victorians wanting to access firewood. “There is plenty of fallen dead timber on public land across northern Victoria, it just needs the minister to step in and make sure these areas are listed as firewood collection points for those people who so desperately need firewood for heating this winter,” he said. The only collection in the Loddon and adjoining areas is in Moliagul State Forest, according to the DELWP website.

The clocks go back! DAYLIGHT Savings Time officially ends at 3am Sunday morning. That’s when clocks are put back one hour ... but to avoid waking up in the middle of the night, change the time before retiring Saturday night!

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EASTER IN THE LODDON

Back rattling the tins COMMUNITIES across the Loddon are hoping to see local fundraising efforts for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal return pre-COVID results tomorrow. Leading the local charge to support the world-recognised hospital are fire brigades and hotels. Korong Vale brigade is part of the state-wide army of fundraising volunteers for the fifth time. Captain Ron Weston will lead his team of 15 active brigade members and other local volunteers as the town’s fire truck makes its way around the streets and to camp sites along the river. Among the team rattling tins will be Tom Bligh and Sam Kett. Sam, who has recently started studying for a diploma in nursing, said brigade members missed being able to doorknock last year because of COVID restrictions. “The Good Friday appeal is a great for getting the brigade out in the community and supporting the RCH,” she said. Tom said Korong Vale’s appeal total last year was $317, less than half the amount raised in 2019. “But this year,

TINS READY FOR YOUR COINS: Korong Vale brigade’s Tom Blight, captain Ron Weston and Sam Kett. LH PHOTO we’re aiming for more than $1000 and that would be a record for us,” he said. Brigades and hotels across the Loddon are also running raffles and other fundraising

activities to support the appeal, now in its 90th year. The appeal also has its Virtual Tin Shake, introduced last year. East Loddon P-12 College,

Korong and Inglewood brigades have already set up their virtual tin shakes. To donate online for your town visit www.virtualtinshake.com.au

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Buns being baked by the dozens EVERY morning this week, trays of hot cross buns have been coming out of the ovens at Bridgewater Bakehouse. Each tray with 42 buns - the traditional variety, the plain for those not too keen on fruit and contemporary offerings with chococlate chips or Nutella and white chocolate. And new for Easter Week 2021, the salsa caramel variety. Theresa O’Toole says the bakery started selling hot cross buns in February - six weeks out from Easter. “The Nutella and white chocolate variety has been very popular,” she said. Popularity of the bakery’s buns extends beyond its Bridgewater and Bendigo stores. “We’ve already had customers ordering ahead from Melbourne who will pick up supplies of hot cross buns when they arrive here or taking a stop to an Easter destination further north,” Theresa said. Hot cross buns date back to the 12th century and are traditionally made and eaten on Good Friday.

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EASTER IN THE LODDON

Towns gear up for bumper time TOWNS across the region are ready to see their populations swell for the Easter weekend. Caravan parks, hotels and motels have reported bookings that will see them at capacity. The strong bookings continue the trend across the region since the Australia Day weekend as tourism operators look to continue recovery from last year’s COVID travel restrictions and lockdowns. Events cancelled in 2020 are back and contributing to high visitation predicted for this weekend, boosted by Victorians holidaying nearer home instead of interstate. Loddon Shire Mayor Neil Beattie has welcomed the return of events.. “It’s great to see some sporting events on the calendar during the Easter long weekend, including the Wedderburn Bowling Club Easter Bowls Carnival, Boort Lawn Tennis Club Easter Tournament and the Tarnagulla and District Golf

Club – Easter Cup,” he said. The shire’s information centre at Wedderburn will open daily except tomorrow, Good Friday and visitors to other towns have been assured of a friendly welcome at local tourism information hubs. Cr Beattie said: “As always, if you’re planning on heading away please be mindful that there will be extra traffic on the road, and to make sure you take plenty of rest breaks.” Meanwhile, adding to Easter weekend excitement for travellers along the Calder is the 60’s vibe at Inglewood. The town’s antique stores are celebrating the style and era of British fashion designer Mary Quant, who is featured in an exhibition now showing in Bendigo. “Our town is very authentic, so the 1960s Mary Quant theme throughout our stores will add to a wonderful vintage vibe,” said Inglewood Emporium’s Denise Gartside. “Most

of the windows of the shops in town will be very attractive with the colours and clothes of the era. “The Empire State Hotel is also joining in with either a Mary Quant-themed cocktail or dessert and I’ve put together a 1960s display on the hotel’s wall.” Denise’s own business has two themed window displays. “One is a Mary Quant theme with original clothes from that era. I have sourced 1960s clothes for the display,” she said. “The second window features pop culture from 1960s UK when Mary Quant was big – including my Dad’s stereogram. “I actually remember when my Dad bought it brand new. So I will be putting that in the display and have music playing from that era.” Denise has been involved in sourcing and selling clothes for over 30 years, particularly vintage clothes.

WEDDERBURN CWA members have been raising funds to support local activities after COVID restrictions in 2020 depleted their funds. President Rosemary Isaac, Paula Atherton and Eileen Matthews were among branch members selling LH PHOTO Easter raffle tickets in the town’s main street.

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Sharing and exploring top spots THE Loddon features in a new gastronomy guide showcasing the region’s culture and traditions around food and drink. Launched on Monday, the Bendigo and Region Gastronomy Guide features five categories: eat, drink, buy, experience and explore. It is designed for day trips, a long weekend and longer.

Loddon Shire Mayor Neil Beattie welcomed the launch of the guide, which promotes the region’s rich culture and traditions around food and drink, creativity and sustainability. “It’s fantastic that the Loddon Valley is part of this guide, which provides an opportunity for both residents and tourists to explore the won-

derful food and drink experiences,” Cr Beattie said. “The guide is a fantastic showcase of our region that appeals to everyone, including tourists and residents.” A Local Producers Directory was also launched, enabling people to search for innovative producers.

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They came by train and car LAST Thursday’s 10.30am train arrived in Dingee with CWA members for a Northern Group gathering hosted by the Dingee branch. The 22 train passengers were joined by another 20 members who had travelled from across the Loddon and Bendigo, The gathering focused on this year’s CWA Victoria themes of indigenous Australia and native grasses. Boort historian Paul Haw, who wrote Foot Prints Across the Loddon Plains. spoke on his life and how he became a passionate researcher of Loddon’s Dja Dja Wurrung people, their ancient culture and land they cared for and systematically managed for their vital food supply. Of interest was a display of handmade tools used to gather and prepare food. Paul described the many massive ovens (middens) that were once scattered along the Loddon River, mostly now destroyed. He explained the need for more awareness of native grasses, how they interacted as part of fertile land management and how fortunate the Loddon was to have a significant variety of grasses in the Terrick Terrick National Park. He said Boort had acacia tree plantations that now produced seed to make flour, with acacia flour more nutritious than wheat.

IN BRIEF Wellbeing focus ROYAL Flying Doctor Service is preparing to offer counselling and other mental health support from the Boort Information Resource Centre. An information sessions is planned for April 9 where local RFDS mental health clinician, David Turnbull will provide practical tips and strategies on how to maintain wellbeing in difficult circumstances.

Pre-selection open THE National Party has called nominations for pre-selection in the federal seat of Mallee. Anne Webster has held the seat for the party since the 2019 election. Dr Webster told the Loddon Herald she would seek party endorsement to stand at the election due next year.

Dingee CWA members welcome guests arriving by train for the group day. Paul and wife Cathie cooked delicious biscuits and cakes made from the light tasty acacia flour. CWA members also heard about the 90-minute documentary made by Paul that highlights the stories and rituals associated with the centuries old scar trees of the Boort lakes system. The Lake of Scars will be released later this year and fea-

ture at Victoria Film Festival. Dingee branch president Robyn Brown said visitors also enjoyed the ambience of Dingee library, allowing guests to browse and borrow books. During lunch, a brief meeting was held by Group President Marilyn Tangey to pass on details from Victorian CWA State Council. Demonstrations included Lyn Griffin showcasing the art

of felt making using sheep’s fleece with samples of beautiful articles she has handmade. Noma Wright provided tips and tricks about sock knitting and Jenny Hosking clicked away knitting her colourful Bridgewater Berets from alpaca and sheep wool. Wicking garden tubs by Robyn Brown wrapped up the day before guests departed on the 3.15pm train to Bendigo.

Opening soon After 20 years running their businesses from the farm, Ian and Marilyn Lanyon are preparing for the opening of their new Godfrey Street, Boort, shop this month. It will feature Simply Tomatoes, Country Wool Bedding (the new brand of Aussie Wool Quilts) and Woolly Warmers. Ahead of the opening, there will be a soft launch over Easter.

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AN ART exhibition featuring works painted for a collaborative project between Inglewood and District Historical Society and Inglewood-Bridgewater RSL was officially opened at the weekend. Cr Wendy Murphy officially opened

the exhibition of 23 works by local artist Mal Gilmour (right) and his art class students Geoff Drummond, Michelle Thornton, Julia Jones and Anne Doran. The exhibition features headstones of returned servicemen at Inglewood Cemetery and runs until Sunday. LH PHOTO

Groups will share home base WEDDERBURN Care will have a new base as plans advance for the redevelopment of Donaldson Park. Cr Gavan Holt told last week’s Loddon Shire Council meeting Korong Historical Society had agreed to provide a home for Wedderburn Care. The care organisation, currently based at Donaldson Park, provides special gift packs for local people with

health challenges. However, Cr Holt said he expected a report to come before council on constructing toilet facilities for the two organisations at the historical society’s museum. The museum did not have toilets and the estimated cost of improving facilities to assist with co-location was $50,000. “It’s a fair walk to the nearest toilets in the park,” Cr Holt said.

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FEATURES opinion | quiz | obituary

From darkness to celebration of faith ON Easter we enter into the mystery. We contemplate Jesus, there in the tomb, dead. In that tomb, he is dead, exactly the way each of us will be dead. We don’t easily contemplate dying, but we rarely contemplate being dead. Today’s reflection will lead us to the vigil of Easter. During Easter vigil, communities from all over the world will gather in darkness, a darkness that represents all that we have been reflecting upon today. The God who created us, who led a chosen people out of slavery, raised Jesus from death. We can rejoice that death has no final victory over us. Then we celebrate the Easter Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. We celebrate our faith - that we have been baptised into the death of Jesus, so that we might have everlasting life with him. So my dear friends, as we behold the body of Jesus in the tomb on easter and

Local PERSPECTIVE as we contemplate the mystery of our death, we prepare our hearts to receive the Good News of life. We know that tomb will be empty and remain empty forever as a sign that our lives will not really end, but only be transformed. As we celebrate Easter we might well wonder how Mary Magdalene and the others who went to the Tomb had forgotten what Jesus had said about being put to death and rising from the dead. The great gifts of Easter are hope and faith. Hope: which makes us have that confidence in God, in his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and love, which nothing can shake. Faith: the belief that Christ has triumphed over evil despite appearances and that the Resurrection is the definitive act in human history. So, we celebrate the mystery of the Resurrection, proclaim our faith and hope, and give thanks for these gifts. Some people may say that Jesus is not

real and if he is real, he is just someone who is normal like us. But, my dear friends, in studying the scripture there are many ways to know if the story in the bible is true and existent. In the literary tradition in the olden times, they are patriarchal. They seldom include women in the stories and in history, they only include men. That is why in the story of Jesus, women are still present because these are significant stories of the past that they could not disregard. Women, especially in the Gospel of Luke are the key people in finding the empty tomb. Women weep for Jesus in Jerusalem. They have a big role in our salvation history. We celebrate the mystery of resurrection, and we proclaim our faith no matter who we are, for we believe.

* Fr Novelito is parish priest at St Patrick’s, Pyramid Hill

OBITUARY RON VINNICOMBE

VALE Ron Vinnicombe

TRIBUTES have honoured CFA volunteer and East Loddon Lions charter member Ron Vinnicombe who passed away last month. He was a founding member of East Loddon Lions Club 38 years ago. Ron served the community tirelessly and was on many other committees. He was a recipient of a Melvin Jones award, the highest honour a Lion can receive for service, and a club life member. As a Lion, Ron served in several roles on district cabinet as well as taking on roles including club president and secretary and has been remembered fondly by all those who knew him. as an incredibly fair and gentle man. Ron provided many years of ser-

vice to Loddon Shire communities, including as a member of the Australia Day Committee from 2008 until 2019, where Ron’s contribution was highly valued and appreciated, including by Loddon Shire councillors and staff. Following this year’s Australia Day, Ron was presented with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of the many years of service he provided to the Loddon Shire Council communities. Loddon Mayor Neil Beattie said: “Our wider community benefited immeasurably from Ron’s commitment and contribution.” Ron had also been president of East Loddon Men’s Shed since its formation in 2017. Ron had faced a long battle with cancer.

1. How many time zones are there in Russia? 2. What’s the national flower of Japan? 3. How many stripes are there on the US flag? 4. What’s the national animal of Australia? 5. How many days does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun? 6. Which of the following empires had no written language: Incan, Aztec, Egyptian, Roman? 7. Until 1923, what was the Turkish city of Istanbul called? 8. What country has the most islands in the world? 9. What’s the smallest country in the world? 10. What’s the capital of Canada? 11. Name the largest (not highest) mountain range in the world? 12. Where is the lowest natural place on planet Earth? 13. Name the longest river in the world? 14. What is the slang name for New York City, used by locals? 15. Name the best-selling book series of the 21st century? 16. Which language has the most words (according to dictionary entries)? 17. Which famous graffiti artist comes from Bristol? 18. Norwegian artist Edvard Munch is famous for painting which iconic piece? 19. Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome? 20. Who invented the World Wide Web, and when? ANSWERS 1. 11. 2. Cherry blossom. 3. 13. 4. Red kangaroo. 5. 365. 6. Incan. 7. Constantinople. 8. Sweden, over 220,000. 9. The Vatican. 10. Ottawa. 11. The Andes – 7000km long; 6962m high. 12. The Mariana Trench, 11,034m. 13. The Nile, 6650km. 14. Gotham. 15. Harry Potter. 16. English, 200,000 words. 17. Banksy. 18. The Sream. 19. Michelangelo. 20. Tim Berners-Lee,

By Fr Novelito Lim

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FEATURES

Daniel Harvey’s first factory

The local blacksmith who won over Yankee pear king By KEN ARNOLD AGRICULTURAL implement pioneer Daniel Harvey had a nomadic childhood before arriving in the Loddon. He was one of 11 sons born to Malachi Harvey and Elizabeth McNally. Three years after his birth, the Harvey family had moved from Gelantipy in East Gippsland to Wycheproof before a shift to Boort in 1881 and thenfinally settling at Mysia about 1887. The family home of Malachi Harvey was razed to the ground on September 23, 1902, he being absent from the small village of Mysia. His son Hugh was returning home from work when he noticed a light in the window which turned out to be flames. He managed to save some furniture. The property was insured by Phoenix Company. Incidentally, residents in the Mysia area still refer to the land as Harvey’s paddock. Educated at home, Daniel Harvey was apprenticed to a local blacksmith who absconded to the Wedderburn rush. Harvey followed and demanded his outstanding pay before setting off for Melbourne followed by Korumburra for some time before taking employment with Kurt Hillman who had a smithy at the corner of Doncaster and Wetherby Roads, Doncaster. When Hillman died, Harvey managed the business until widow Hillman remarried.

Daniel Harvey displays the famous Petty disc plough. Harvey resigned and took employment with H.V. McKay, Sunshine Harvester Works, although he is known to have lived in Union Road, Templestowe, until 1911 when he purchased land at the corner of Linsley Street and Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, where he started manufacturing farm machinery, he probably being best known for his Petty disc plough that was capable a passing along under the branches of the fruit trees thus close up to the trunk of the tree. This stripping plough was patented in 1914. Harvey had some of his

ploughs on display at the showrooms of F R Mellor, 440 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, by September 1918. By this time Harvey had a diverse range of equipment which included orchard and road ploughs, fruit graders, polishers, elevators and packing house equipment, frames for drying fruit and tobacco, scrub cultivators, harrows, dehydration equipment. Also in the range were threepoint linkage and power lifts for tractor drawn implements, spring-tooth tyne cultivators, tobacco planters, mole drainers, scarifiers, patent orchard

and farm harnesses and fruit tunnel dehydrators. It was not long before the factory was exporting their machinery to New Zealand, South Africa and the Pacific Islands. Hayward Reed, the pear king of California was so impressed with Harvey’s machines that he took several back to America. Although the business was converted into company during 1937, it was not until March 1949 that a prospectus for an issue of 16,650 shares was filed. During March 1953 the business was floated as Daniel Har-

Daniel’s chase for his pay ... from Mysia to Wedderburn

vey Holdings Ltd, with an issue of 89,980 shares, so as to build a new factory in Whitehorse road, Nunawading, This business was sold to Gerard Australasia whom had a factory in West Footscray during 1962, however, the following year it was sold to Horwood Bagshaw Ltd. Joel Horwood established the Colonial Iron Works in Hindley Street, Adelaide during 1848. His eldest son, also named Joel, established Horwood and Sons, in Vine Street, Sandhurst (now Bendigo), during 1856. Over the years the Horwood business underwent various owners until eldest son Horace purchased the long standing machinery manufacturing business of J.S. Bagshaw and Sons Ltd, thus the busininess Horwood Bagshaw Ltd in 1924. Horwood Bagshaw Ltd purchased T. Robinson & Co, Hugh Lennon & Co, who had already purchased the business of Nich-olson and Morrow, Baltic Simplex Machinery Co. Ltd, Cliff and Bunting, Mitchell and Co, all Melbourne-based farm machinery business houses by 1964 and finally David Shearer Limited of Mannum in 1972. Daniel Harvey, Main Road, Doncaster, applied for a patent for improvements in the elevation of disc cultivators, No. 18456, August 30, 1901. Daniel Harvey married Maud Adams and to them were born three children, however, only Hugh Gordon, born 1911, survived and later was admitted to the business. Daniel Harvey died on December 22, 1960.

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Rural partnership recognised A RURAL education partnership in Boort has been recognised at this week’s Championing Victorian Industry within Schools. The collaboration between Boort District P-12 and Daybreak Cropping - Cutumnal Farms was one of four recognised from northern Victoria. Northern Victoria MP Mark Gepp said Daybreak Cropping -

Cutumnal Farms in Boort –was providing valuable workplace education for students through programs such as Head Start, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, structured workplace learning and work experience opportunities. “Its incredibly important to give students the opportunity to nurture students skills, interests and aspirations through these

programs and its wonderful our local businesses are providing that opportunity,” he said. “The support of these local businesses in providing handson experience and training for Victorian students has never been more important and we thank and celebrate those employers that support school programs.” This event aims to strengthen

relationships between schools and industry to provide further opportunities for students. Schools and school partners nominated businesses and employers who supported students and school-based programs in 2020. Mr Gepp said industry provided an essential and valued contribution to applied learning outcomes for students across VCE, VCAL and

VET programs. Other northern Victorian partnerships recognised at the event were in baking, health and construction sectors in Cobram and Shepparton. The State Government says it is investing the education and training pathways for students to get the skills they need, including for the $49.8 million Head Start Apprentices and Traineeships program.

PETER PETER WALSH WALSH

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John Leech, Glenn Catto and John Handley with the 1938 Silver King Tractor on Saturday. LH PHOTO

Vintage tractors chug along country roads DOZENS of vintage tractors toured the Loddon on Saturday when enthusiasts took to local roads. The tractors chugged around 74km of roads, along bitumen and on dirt tracks after setting off from Newbridge about 9.30am. The owner-drivers came from across central and northern Victoria to give their historic agricultural vehicles a run in the country. Within 20 minutes of leaving Newbridge, the fleet of rural workhorses had arrived near Bridgewater to be met by local vintage tractor collector Glenn Catto.

The convoy then set off to Murphy’s Creek and Tarnagulla before returning to Newbridge. Group spokesman John Leech said members had been keen to give their machines a run, the Loddon route chosen because of its central location for participants. The oldest tractor in the convey was the 1938 Silver King owned by John Handley. The veteran of the fleet was joined vehicles from later decades with a large number of iconic Massey Fergusons out on the roads. The tractors were popular with locals at each of their stops.

Farm women promote local event MEMBERS of Inglewood Women on Farms Gathering travelled to Port Fairy at the weekend for seminars, talks and industry visits. The weekend had the theme Women for all Seasons. Among speakers was Hugh Christie, Southern Rural Water’s manager groundwater and rivers, and acting general manager service delivery. He spoke on water trading, efficiency,

sustainable use and groundwater. Other speakers included Janet Moxey, a partner in Australian Fresh Milk Holdings and former ABC journalist Kirsten Diprose. National Centre for Farmer Health ran workshops during the weekend. Inglewood will host the next Women on Farms Gathering in November. The group’s 2020 gathering had been cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

Main street speed raises concerns A REDUCED main street speed limit and planning for a truck bypass could improve safety in Inglewood. That’s the view of the town’s tourism and development committee president Carey Imms who has started discussions with VicRoads on traffic travelling Brooke Street. Carey also raised the issues at the committee’s meeting last week as the main street becomes increasingly busier with tourists visiting antique and craft shops and passing trucks. “To have a 40kmh speed limit in the main street would not be a bad idea,” she said. “But a better solution would be to have a truck bypass, That would resolve of lot of the concerns.” Carey said there were also concerns about traffic turning from Verdon Street onto Brooke Street, part of the Calder Highway and the main truck route between Melbourne and Mildura. “If the limit was 40kmh in the precinct, it would be a lot safer for everyone,” she said. ““There’s a lot of near misses but of course, no one has data

Carey Imms ... bypass an option. on near misses, Unless police are involved, there’s no data given to VicRoads. We don’t want a fatality.” Carey said a bypass of Brooke Street had been floated in a 2002 community plan. Department of Transport director (Loddon Mallee) Melanie Hotton said: “We’ve installed new speed signs at the Calder Highway entrances to Inglewood to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists along the main street.

“The signs provide a visual reminder to drivers that they are entering a town and need to adhere to the posted speed limit. “Safety is always our number one priority which is why we’re always looking for ways to improve our arterial road network. “We will continue to work with the Loddon Shire Council and closely monitor Brooke Street for any further safety improvements needed.” The department says it has been working closely with Loddon Shire Council on potential options to remove trucks from the centre of Inglewood for a number of years and will continue to maintain this close working relationship. To improve safety through Inglewood, Regional Roads Victoria installed ‘community gateway’ treatments on the Calder Highway on the southbound and north-bound approaches to the town last financial year. “Community gateways make it easier to recognise you’re entering a regional town, see changes to the speed limit and slow down,” it says.

Worshippers fill town’s centre as services return COMMUNITY has been put at the centre of the return to regular worship in Tarnagulla. Victory Church’s Sunday services started last month in the town’s community centre with worshippers from district communities being joined by people from Bendigo for songs of praise during the gatherings. The town had been without regular church services for a decade and discussions between community leaders and Victory Church led to a comeback for Sunday worship in Tarnagulla. Being held fortnightly, the next service falls on Easter Sunday and will

move from the community centre to Victoria Hall to accommodate a larger congregation. The community centre has been filled with worshippers, overflowing under the centre’s verandah. The special Easter service will be followed by an Easter egg hunt and barbecue. Church leaders at the service a fortnight ago spoke of the importance for connection in communities and regular opportunities to worship. The service was followed by warming coffee and tea. Churches across the Loddon will open for special Easter services this weekend.

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Paul Monro repairs slates on the museum roof.

Court house repairs FINAL repairs have been made to Boort’s court house museum ahead of its reopening after being closed for more than a year. The project has been supported Loddon Shire Council and under the direction of Peter Sporn, the shire engaged contractors to repair and replace rotted timber and paint all trims along with the old jail house and forcourt seating.

Museum officials say the area now looks splendid with volunteers busy deep cleaning and reorganising displays within the museum in readiness to re-opening for visitors. Boort Historical Society says it is unable to set an opening date yet but will be guided by the COVID restrictions while also taking into account the safety of its volunteer tour guides.

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Dorothy ‘Dottie’ May Hicks Saturday April 10th at 11am ROBERTS, Desmond (Des) The Chairman, Board, Management and members of CFA North West Region, District 20 regret the passing of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.

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Church of Christ, Reef Street, Wedderburn, after which Dottie will be laid to rest eternally with Alan at the Wedderburn Cemetery.

Community feedback sought on review of Councillor and Mayoral Allowances

Refreshments and memories at the Church of Christ Sunday School after the Service.’

Notice is hereby given in accordance with sections 74(1) and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act), that Loddon Shire Council has undertaken a review of mayoral and councillor allowances and seeks to determine the level of mayoral and councillor allowances after seeking community feedback. Council resolved at its meeting on Tuesday 23 March 2021 to seek community feedback on Council oﬃcer’s recommendation to maintain and set allowances as follows: ● Mayoral allowance of $62,884 plus superannuation contribution; and ● Councillors allowance of $21,049 plus superannuation contribution. Written submissions on the proposed allowances are sought in accordance with section 223 of the Act. Submissions will be received until 5.00pm on Friday 23 April 2021 and should be addressed to the Chief Executive Oﬃcer, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn VIC 3518. Any person who has made a written submission to the Council can request to be heard in support of their submission and is entitled to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf. Please indicate in your submission if you wish to be heard. Submissions made in accordance with section 223 of the Act are considered public documents and may be incorporated in the agenda and minutes of the Council Meeting at which they are considered and available on Council’s website as part of the relevant agenda and minutes of the meeting. For enquiries, please contact Council’s Director Corporate Services on 5494 1200 or email loddon@loddon.vic.gov.au

IT’S TIME TO REMEMBER SUSIE DOWLING Susie died in Tasmania in March 2020.COVID has denied her the send off she deserved Please join us at the Inglewood Recreation Reserve from 1.30pm on Saturday 24 April to raise a toast and celebrate her life For more information contact Boydy on 0427379064 or Max Higgs on 0409708244 maxanniehome@bigpond.com

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Building Maintenance Coordinator – ref. J/88 ● Permanent full-time – 40 hours per week including monthly RDO ● Location – Wedderburn ● Classiﬁcation – Band 6 - $41.86 per hour Applications for this position close Monday 5 April 2021 at 5pm. For further information in regard to this position including a detailed position description please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Organisational Development Unit on (03) 5494 1202.

We are a successful poultry shed building company looking to find additional strong young workers to join our site crew. We are looking for labourers who are hardworking and willing to work as part of a team with the right attitude. The position includes concrete work for piers and slabs, steel framework, erection and roofing. The job location is in Charlton and is a casual position starting 13th April for 3-5 months. If you are interested please phone Eddy on 0428481811.

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SUMMER SPORT WRAP

Seasons that conquered heat, rain and a sudden COVID lockdown SUMMER sport brought many triumphs and achievements for teams across the Loddon in 2020-2021. But the greatest achievement on the cricket field, the tennis court and bowling rink was completing the season where play was interrupted by heat, a snap five-day lockdown as a COVID outbreak gripped Melbourne and then

on grand final weekend, rain where the Loddon Valley cricket senior grand final was a washout but tennis battled on. The Loddon Herald has covered many of the sporting clashes in the last two months. As a wrap to the summer season, we feature more teams and players who were part of the final action. LH PHOTOS

Loddon Valley association junior cricket premiership players with Bridgewater (from left) Kearley Stone, Daisy Stringer, Beatrice Lonsdale and Ava Woods.

Serpentine junior tennis team.

Loddon Eagles ... Inglewood and District Tennis Association junior premiers.

Powlett junior tennis team.

Serpentine ... runners-up Inglewood and District Tennis Association.

Bendigo Bowls Division midweek pennant finalists Dingee (left) and Calivil-Serpentine.

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Boyd’s blitz in birthday bash laps A BIG crowd of cyclists, family and friends flooded into Newbridge on Saturday to celebrate John Corry’s 90th birthday. The family put a lot of time, effort and money into the Central Victorian Veterans’ Cycling Club event Unfortunately, some riders didn’t make it to the start line due to recent COVVID restrictions for travellers from Brisbane, and floods in New South Wales. Despite these tribulations, close to 30 riders lined up for the 52km handicap of two laps of the Newbridge-TarnagullaLaanecoorie loop. The sprint prize on offer after the first lap proved to be too much of a temptation for Ken Lacey who took the cash by the smallest of margins from Di Jane and then promptly lost touch with the bunch. The complexion of the race changed when Eureka visitor Sharon Boyd rode away from her second limit bunch on the first lap, went straight past limit at Tarnagulla the second time around and disappeared into the distance. From then on it was a scramble for minor placings.

By MURRAY RANKIN At the back of the field, scratch caught the five-minute group on the second lap. But they didn’t see anyone else until the birthday celebrations were in full swing. The seven and 10s came together after 40km but they too had a lonely ride to the finish. Sharon Boyd (23 min) went solo to the line for an impressive victory. The remnants of limit stayed clear until the last few metres when they were caught by the 19 and 23 minute bunches. Aileen O’Brien (28 min) and Terry O’Brien (28 min) fought off the chasers to fill the minor places, followed home by Ray Colwell (19 min) , John Weir (19 min) and Di Jane (28 min). Brent Gibson led the scratch bunch home a few minutes later to record fastest time. At the after-race celebrations, the Newbridge local Jack Corry reeled off more than a dozen names of people in attendance who he’d ridden with in his 70-plus years of bike racing - what an amazing achievement and the race a great birthday celebration.

HELEN Garchitorena is joining fellow Pyramid Hill community members learning traditional Filipino stick fighting techniques - known as Eskrima. They are in Kelly Park on Sunday mornings for the self-defence classes. Helen is pleased the classes are engaging local Filipino residents and the wider commu-

Volunteers star on track at firies’ state championships PYRAMID Hill Fire Brigade has returned to the competition track with success. After a cancelled 2020 Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Championships and an uncertain 2021 season due to COVID, brigades were finally allowed to start training in late January. With only eight weeks and two local competitions, Pyramid Hill was among 38 urban and 30 rural brigades at Mooroopna last weekend for the state championships. The young Pyramid Hill team coached by Ash Moon and members Luke Roberts, Dylan Moon, Blake O’Toole and Karly Mitchell finished with a credible second in the five-person hose and ladder, third in the one-person marshall, third in the striking one disc twice and third in five-person pumper ladder, finishing sixth overall in the B section on 29 points. It was the first time the urban and rural championships had been held together.

IN THE PLACES: Pyramid Hill Fire Brigade’s competition running team at Mooroopna.

nity. “Eskrima is a traditional Filipino martial art that we are introducing into the community and bringing the community together,” she said. The project is supported by Sports Focus, the Loddon Campaspe Regional Sports Assembly, through funding from the Move it AUS Better Ageing Grant program. LH PHOTO

Jean’s has a great season KORONG Vale bowlers are celebrating an outstanding season for the 16 playing members, winning both the midweek and Saturday Division Two pennants. And for Joan Murnane , she took out the double of the women’s club and division titles. The club’s men’s singles title was won by Warren Roberts. Runners-up were Yvonne Cashen and John Gibson. The pairs was won by Judy Matthews and Dot Gibson, Wayne Keenan and Warren Roberts. Triples winners were Greg Matthews, Keith Griffith and Joan Earl, fours Judy Matthews, Dot Gibson, Yvonne Cashen and Sue Nelson and in the men’s, Warren Roberts, John Hampson, Keith Griffiths and Laurie Barby. The club’s wind-up day saw triples winners John Gibson, Keith Griffiths and Laurie Barby, runners-up Joan Murnane, John Hampson and Joan Earl.

IN BRIEF Laurie Barby, in his first year, played in the two pennant sides and club fours wins.

Leader named COREY Lowry has been announced skipper of Wedderburn Redbacks for their 2021 North Central Football League season. The club also announed Jordan Jordan Hargreaves as Lowry’s vice-captain. Meanwhile, new joint coaches of the under 16 netball side Lahni Jackson and Aliza Lockhart have taken their first training session.

50 years on INGLEWOOD Football Club has announced they will hold two 50-year reunions this year. The club will celebrate the 1971 senior flag victory and the four-in-row achieved by the under 17 side between 1970 and 1973. The reunions will be on July 31 when the Blues host Calivil United.

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VINTAGE cars were rumbling along Eddington streets when enthusiasts from across Victoria descended on the town for the annual sprint car races. The event continues to grow in popularity after more than 30 years and again saw the local community working to make it a success. The hall committee was kept busy throughout Saturday at the canteen and barbecue while local CFA volunteers were on hand to assist with safety as cars raced against the clock. LH PHOTO

BIG BOUNCE BACK ENTRIES are tipped to be at capacity when play gets underway in Boort’s 67th Easter tennis tournament tomorrow morning.

Local lawn tennis club officials are predicting exciting play as leading players from across Victoria seek the top titles. Among them will be the pro-

TOURNAMENT’S ENTRY A RIPPER

fessional at Melbourne’s Heatherdale club, Jarrod Savage. Savage has dominated the men’s singles for more than a decade although was beaten in the final two years ago. Tournament director Alistair McDougal is also expecting a great tussle in the women’s singles. Former winners Judy Wardle

(Swan Hill) and Savage’s wife Natalie are his tips to make the final. Alistair predicted there would be more than 250 players taking to the 14 grass courts overlooking Little Lake Boort. Club secretary Kristen Gooding said entries were “similar to 2019 at this stage but we are predicting there will be a

run on of late entries from locals.” She said the caravan park and accomodation places were booked out and the overflow would be camping at the pool site. “Local businesses within Boort and the Loddon Shire will benefit greatly from the tourist boom for the Easter period,” she said.

” I think people are keen to get out of the metropolitan areas after the past 12 months and enjoy some socialising and tennis in a laid back environment. “And there are some exciting new social events are scheduled over the weekend including ferret racing, last man standing and a fun egg competition.” The tournament will continue daily until Monday.