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Brothers Nathan and Adam are making the most of the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. The boys regularly read to their family’s pet dog Molly. Mum Diane Healy, said Molly was an excellent reading companion. “Both my boys read to Molly every day – I’m surprised this dog can’t read,” she said. “Their favourite place to read is by the pool or ireplace, depending on the weather.” Alesha Capone NATHAN, 10, READS TO MOLLY
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Lodge home in lockdown By Ewen McRae he Grant Lodge nursing home in Bacchus Marsh was in lockdown last week ater a staf member tested positive to COVID-19. All staf and residents at the nursing home who had contact with the infected person are being tested. Staf who had contact were sent home to isolate. According to a statement from Djerriwarrh Health, the staf member was asymptomatic and was tested on May 1 as part of a statewide testing blitz for the virus.
he staf member has been isolating since then and remains asymptomatic, the health service said. he nursing home has been deep-cleaned and management is working through staing arrangements to ensure residents have adequate care during this period. Contact tracing is being undertaken to determine which residents had contact with the infected employee. “Djerriwarrh Health Services has been driving an aggressive COVID-19 testing program for staf and community, and will
rely on contact tracing to identify the source of the transmission and any possible other transmission risks,” the statement said. “Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital continues to operate in strict accordance with current protocols.” he case is just the second within the Moorabool council area since the pandemic began more than two months ago. here have been 27 cases in the Melton council area, seven of those were active as of Sunday. Victoria’s chief health oicer Brett Sutton
said last week that while more people were being tested than ever, now was not the time to be complacent. “Today’s increase in cases illustrates once again that while we have been lattening the curve, our battle against COVID-19 is far from over,” Professor Sutton said. “Victorians have done a remarkable job so far sticking to the coronavirus restrictions and staying at home has saved lives. But now is not the time for complacency. “We are asking Victorians to again play their part and get tested if they have symptoms.”
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Reward for unsolved shooting By Ewen McRae A reward is being ofered for information about a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Melton nearly two years ago. Police last week announced a $250,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the shooter or shooters involved in an incident on November 30, 2018. he victim, aged 42 at the time, was driving two female friends home about 12.30am. Ater dropping one of the women of in Melton West, several shots were ired from a second car into the victim’s red sedan in the vicinity of
Linlithgow Way. he victim was then followed to Centenary and Coburns roads, where he was shot at again, one of these shots struck the victim in the face. His remaining passenger, a 21-year-old woman, was not injured and called triple-0. he victim sought refuge at a service station in Sherwin Court, Melton and was able to seek medical assistance for serious injuries before he was taken to hospital where he remained in an induced coma for several days. Police have been told that the ofenders’ vehicle followed the victim’s car for some way and was possibly a white HSV club sport. A 32-year-old Melton West man was arrested
in June last year and charged with a number of irearms ofences, but was not charged in relation to the shooting. Detective Inspector Dean homas said he hoped the reward would re-ignite the investigation. “We have hit a roadblock in this investigation, and we are hoping this reward will entice someone who has crucial information to come forward and enable us to solve this crime,” he said. “he victim in this matter was millimetres from sustaining fatal wounds and we want to get these people of the streets. “He is still recovering from his injuries and
will continue to do so for some time. We need to ind answers for him as there is no reason this man was the target of a shooting. “We’re very keen to speak to anyone who might have witnessed the incident or the ofender’s vehicle on the night, or who may know the identity of the ofender/s.” he reward will be paid at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner of Police, and will be subject to the applicant signing a deed of conidentiality prior to payment. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a conidential report at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.
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Ben Beed is hoping to talk to locals for his podcast on big cat sightings. (Supplied)
Panther podcast points to Marsh A new podcast investigating big cat sightings across Australia has turned its attention to Bacchus Marsh. he Missing Panther podcast has collected hundreds of interviews from across Australia, but particularly in New South Wales and Victoria, and host Ben Beed has turned his attention to Melbourne’s west. Mr Beed, who is based in Tweed Heads in NSW, said he had heard a number of rumours of sightings around Bacchus Marsh, and was hoping to get some conirmation from locals. “I don’t like to ignore rumours, I like to
follow up on them and see if there’s anything in them,” Mr Beed said. “I’ve heard a few things about the closure of the old lion park and what happened to the animals that were there, as well as other stories around the area, so basically I’d just like to talk to anyone who might have some information. “hese sightings have been happening for years.” Mr Beed said the topic of big cat sightings had been a fascination of his for a number of years, and the response to his podcast had been upliting.
“When I was 13 I found some cubs up a tree that didn’t really match with any native wildlife, and the nearby vet couldn’t identify either,” he said. “So since then I’ve had an interest in it, and ater poking around and talking to people there’s hundreds of claims of seeing a big cat or a panther, so too many to just be a coincidence. “People seem to cling to this story and have a passion for it, and that’s both skeptics and believers, so it’s an interesting debate.” Details: https://missingpanther.com.au
Caroline Springs’ water supply is back to normal, following a short period of discolouration last week. A number of Caroline Springs residents noticed their tap water had changed to an orange or brown colour and had a metallic or chalky taste on May 3, with more than 100 people taking to Facebook to report the issues. A similar issue was also reported in the Taylors Hill and Hillside areas. City West Water infrastructure and delivery manager Amanda Smith said the cause of the issue was quickly found, and there was no risk to residents throughout the discolouration period. “Our investigation found the cause to be a fault in a valve in our water network, which led to naturally occurring sediments, that had settled over time in the pipes, to be released,” Ms Smith said “his resulted in some of our customers experiencing unpleasant tasting and discoloured water for a short period of time. “We lushed the system and restored normal supply on Sunday evening. We want to reassure afected customers that though the sediment made the water look discoloured, it was safe to use. “We thank our customers who alerted us to this issue, and apologise for any inconvenience caused.” Ewen McRae
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By Tate Papworth Community frustration continues to build over the disposal of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel project. While a site hasn’t been oicially chosen, the main options being considered are all in the west. Delays in disposing of the toxic soil has pushed back completion of the $6.7 billion project by up to a year, operator Transurban conceded last week. It says the completion date will now be in 2023. But Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the 2022 timeline was non-negotiable and that Transurban would be held accountable for any delays. “We’ve made it very clear that we intend to hold Transurban to that contract and what’s contained in that contract is that every day that this project is not completed beyond 2022, Transurban will lose millions of dollars,” Ms Allan said. “here are penalties around the loss of toll revenue and there are other remedies in the contract.” he delays have sparked fears that the west will be let as collateral damage if the process is rushed. Moorabool shire mayor David Edwards said the entire process was at risk of becoming a sham. “My fear is that this project team will send the application to the Minister for Planning and that the planning process will be seen as a box ticking exercise with no real consultation with the local community and no real consideration of the impacts this project will have on the local economy,” Cr Edwards said. “By rushing the decision on this project, the Minister for Planning will risk the planning process being
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seen by our local community as a shambolic exercise with a predetermined outcome.” It’s also prompted multiple councils and MPs to accuse the state government of using the west as a dumping ground. Last week Star Weekly revealed that the Ravenhall Landill had begun accepting “small amounts” of PFAS contaminated soil. Ravenhall is one of three sites in negotiations
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with the state government, which is in need of a facility to store 1.5 million cubic metres of rock and soil from the West Gate Tunnel project. he EPA could not conirm if the soil Ravenhall is accepting is coming from the project. Brimbank council held a meeting earlier this month an resolved to write another letter to the government, asking for greater transparency.
Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur has called on the state planning minister to answer community concerns over plans to potentially dump toxic soil near Bacchus Marsh. Ms McArthur said she tabled six questions to Planning Minister Richard Wynne on March 3, but said so far only one had been addressed. Under parliamentary standing orders, ministers have a responsibility to provide answers to questions within 30 days or to advise the member otherwise. Ms McArthur said Mr Wynne clariied on April 29 that the soil that is currently being disposed of at Maddingley Brown Coal “is not related to West Gate Tunnel soil disposal and involves the receipt of soil from other places”. “hese questions have not been simply dreamt up or created out of thin-air. hey are important questions raised with me by the community and need to be answered,” Ms McArthur said. “he minister needs to clarify whether his department was aware of the EPA’s recommendation to manage toxic soil prior to commencing the project, why the nine technical impact assessments have not been made available to the public and the logistics of potential soil disposal at Maddingley Brown Coal.” he state upper house voted on March 18 to oppose the dumping of soil from the West Gate Tunnel project at Maddingley Brown Coal. Ewen McRae
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“his is the ideal opportunity to learn something new, whether it’s a skill you’ve always wanted to acquire, or something you feel inspired to try,” Cr Carli said. “For some residents, it will be a chance to return to your favourite regular class in a new way. “Not only are the classes a rewarding activity to do at home, they’ll also provide you with new, lifelong skills.” he online portal also has lessons to help businesses develop emergency and irst aid skills, and a number of vocational training courses. Details: https://meltonlearning.com.au/
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Melton is still very much open for business. The COVID-19 crisis has hit businesses hard, prompting Melton council to adopt a number of relief measures including the recently launched ‘Open for Business’ campaign. Open for Business aims to provide businesses with opportunities to promote the trades and services they can still offer. Melton council manager engagement Badr Khabbaz and Omar Khabbaz, of Notorious Burgers, with mayor Cr Lara Carli. and advocacy Sean McManus said a number of measures are in place to support the survival of local businesses. “We’ve entered a council partnership By Tate Papworth it on the television,” Ms McArthur said. “It is with the Star Weekly newspaper, whereby integral that households obey the stay-at-home A western Victoria MP has lashed state directive from the federal government, but the local traders can place an advertisement government-imposed restrictions during the state government’s restrictions display serious double standards. COVID-19 pandemic. in the paper at no cost to them,” he said. “To allow running around the suburban Member for the Western Victoria Region Bev McArthur said a number of restrictions in place block, when you might pass several individuals “The Melton City Much More Facebook – including those around irearms and ishing – on the route, but ban ishing, when you might not see a single other individual besides passing were too city-centric. “he ban on the sale of irearms and them in your car, makes no sense.” page has become a conduit of information Ms McArthur said there didn’t need to be ammunition was clearly a method of appeasing
Melton is still very much open for business. The COVID-19 crisis has hit businesses hard, prompting Melton council to adopt a number of relief measures including the recently launched ‘Open for Business’ campaign. Open for Business aims to provide businesses with opportunities to promote the trades and services they can still offer. Melton council manager engagement and advocacy Sean McManus said a number of measures are in place to support the survival of local businesses. “We’ve entered a council partnership with the Star Weekly newspaper, whereby local traders can place an advertisement in the paper at no cost to them,” he said. “The Melton City Much More Facebook page has become a conduit of information for both community and local traders about the goods and services that local businesses can still offer. We are also promoting local businesses through the Melton City Much More app, which has more than 8500 downloads.” Express your interest, email businessevents@melton.vic.gov.au”
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speciic exemptions for regional Victorians, but rather a rule of common sense. “Lower population density in the country
means that recreational activities in the bush have a much lower risk of spreading the virus and while obviously abiding by social distancing rules. “he ines [for breaching restrictions] should be based around the social distancing measures in place, not the activities. “If there are 30 people ishing on St Kilda pier, clearly that’s unacceptable. If there’s one bloke ishing alone on a lake in rural Victoria that the police happen to notice, there is no reason to hand out a ine.” She warned that people would quickly tire of being told how to live.
“If public messaging is confusing, the rules are inconsistent and some sections of the community feel as if they are being unfairly targeted, like law-abiding shooters, then some will become increasingly unhappy and less compliant.” “Our state government needs to beware of overreach when it comes to curtailing all individual freedoms and liberties. Locking people up in lats and houses will also have consequences. We need to continue to listen to experts, use common sense, and governments need to stop using the crisis to take more control over individuals’ lives.”
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Council bid to cut speed limits By Ewen McRae Speed limits will be reduced on three prominent roads in Ballan and Bacchus Marsh if a submission from Moorabool council is approved by VicRoads. he council is proposing to reduce the speed limit on Inglis Street and Cowie Street (Ballan), between the Catholic primary school and Ballan Hospital, and on Main Street in Bacchus Marsh, between Gisborne Road and Young Street.
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he speed would be reduced from 50km/h to 40 km/h. A council oicer’s report said there had been three crashes on Inglis Street in the past ive years and six on Main Street in the same period, which formed part of the reason for the
speed change proposal. “Reducing road trauma is a key priority,” the oicer’s report stated. “Reducing the speed limit together with other safety measures already in place will increase safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.” Cr Paul Tatchell expressed concern that reducing the speed limit further on Inglis Street could cause motorists to use nearby Simpson Street instead, leading to future problems. “hat road [Simpson Street] is already being used as a rat run to get around the main street
of Ballan because of the speed humps,” Cr Tatchell said. “My concern is that lowering the speed limit will exacerbate the problem in Simpson Street, where we have a pre-school, a childminding facility, and aged care facility and a hospital.” Council infrastructure manager Phil Jefrey told Cr Tatchell they would continue to monitor the traic on Simpson Street should VicRoads approve the speed limit change. he proposal was passed unanimously at last week’s council meeting.
Sewing for a cause While most classes at Djerriwarrh Community House have been taken of-site, one group of dedicated volunteers is making a diference in the ight against COVID-19. he English for Sewing group is still meeting at the centre, with students and tutors spaced out over two rooms, with plenty of hand sanitiser and observing all social distancing requirements. he group has been busy sewing scrubs and wash bags for Western Health since the pandemic broke out, providing much-needed support for the health service. Djerriwarrh Community House co-ordinator Tahir Naeem said they were happy to help out where they could. “Djerriwarrh has a long term partnership with Western Health, providing training for many applicants who go on to Health Services Assistance traineeships at Western Health campuses,” Mr Naeem said. “We are very proud to be able to support
Western Health at this challenging time.” English for Sewing is a group of mostly Burmese students who come together to improve their English and maths while learning to sew at the same time. Mr Naeem said sewing is a skill they can use within their family and that can lead to paid work. he group joins similar projects in Wyndham in providing support scrubs for Western Health, which operates a number of hospitals and health services across the western suburbs. Western Health will also operate the Melton Hospital when that is completed in the coming years. Ewen McRae
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Loan keeps upgrades coming By Ewen McRae A multi-million dollar loan will help ensure upgrades to the Melton Recycling Facility remain on track. he council last week announced it had secured a $4.65 million loan from the state government to ensure the upgrades being undertaken at the facility can continue. he loan is in addition to $3 million in funding from the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund and $100,000 from Sustainability
Victoria to deliver the next stage of the facility upgrades. Once complete, the upgrades are expected to divert an additional ive per cent of materials from landill. Melton mayor Lara Carli welcomed the loan, saying it was important that projects such as these continue to be delivered. “hese upgrades are set to reduce the amount of waste sent to landill by an additional ive per cent,” she said. “It’s a signiicant achievement which will
also cut our CO2 emissions by 760 tonne per year. Growing our resource recovery means our community will have greater access to low-cost, quality secondhand items at the new resale shop. “his project will cater to our fast growing community for the next 20 years and create permanent jobs for locals. “We’re very grateful to the state government for granting us this loan, and for earlier funding commitments that are making this project possible.”
Planning for stage two of the facility upgrade is underway. Stage two will include a new drive-through resource recovery shed and a resale shop at the front of facility, encouraging better separation and recycling, particularly of items in good condition and it for reuse (including furniture, bikes and building materials). A new sorting shed and loading tunnel for bulk haul transporting, additional resource recovery and storage capacity will also be constructed.
Stadium build on track While organised sport is currently on hiatus, construction of new sporting facilities is going full steam ahead. Contractors are preparing the site for the new Cobblebank indoor basketball stadium, which is the highest-value single project in Melton history. Work has been taking place on the site at the corner of Ferris and Bridge roads since March, with site clearing and ground levelling already completed. he project is on track with excavation works in progress and building foundations being poured. Scheduled to open in late 2021, the six-court, multipurpose facility will provide access to a range of sports including basketball, netball, badminton, table tennis, volleyball and futsal, along with school programs and community health and wellness programs. Melton mayor Lara Carli said it was pleasing to see the site begin to transform.
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“It’s a fantastic feeling to see an active construction site here, and to think about how well-used these courts will be when they’re complete,” Cr Carli said. “Demand for sporting facilities is on the rise, and as a council, we’re doing what we can to support our young, active community in their sporting endeavours. “his is a massive project, the largest value we’ve ever undertaken, and something I’m certain the whole community can be proud of. “I can’t wait to see sporting clubs and community groups make the most of this stadium.” he project will include six indoor high-ball courts (including show court and seating), player, referee and public amenities, administration and reception areas, lexible meeting and social spaces, kiosk and seating areas and carparking. Ewen McRae
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Guiding the way through COVID-19 By Esther Lauaki Wherever Emma Jago goes – Valmai takes the lead. he 21-year-old law student and her guide dog have been inseparable since the young labrador came to live with Emma in her western suburbs home a year ago. Emma is one of the more than 1200 people with low vision or blindness that Guide Dogs Victoria helps each year. “When I irst got Valmai, everything became easier because I now have a literal set of eyes,” she said. “Valmai is my irst guide dog, and before her, I was unsure about inding my way around unfamiliar locations, especially while following a map. “Valmai and I can both make mistakes and be unsure, but between us, we manage just ine and can basically go anywhere and survive. “She always makes me smile by pushing her head against me, wagging her tail enthusiastically, rolling on the loor on her back, or half sitting on me.” In a normal week, the outgoing duo attends RMIT University city campus most days, harmonica lessons at Footscray and woodwork in Kensington, but life is much quieter these days. COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor activities have posed a unique set of challenges for those with guide dogs. “Valmai is a dog with much attitude, and is oten too smart for her own good,” Emma said. “She is into everything and loves to chew. “Our biggest problem is occupying such an energetic dog as she becomes bored without entertainment very easily. “We still go out for walks, and do activities such as catching the train or bus, walking
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How to stay healthy at home Right now, there’s a lot of talk about staying healthy at home, and if it’s making you think about getting more active, eating better, or taking some time out for your mental wellbeing, then we’re here to help. Council has a number of expert teams dedicated to guiding your wellness through a range of programs, services and resources. We have fitness classes for all ages run by personal trainers and physiologists, meditation and yoga sessions by qualified instructors, cooking lessons by dieticians and chefs, and mental health information guided by therapists and industry experts. Importantly, many of these regular classes are being rolled out in online video classes and talks, so while you’re at home, make sure you join
• Movement exercises for people with limited mobility
I know demand for sporting facilities is high in our fast-growing community and it was a great feeling to see this project progressing and to think about how welcomed it will be by the many sporting groups who will use it once it’s complete in late 2021.
• Gentle exercise classes for seniors led by a personal trainer (facebook. com/groups/meltonseniors)
Eating well • Affordable, simple and healthy recipes by dieticians
With our online offering growing considerably recently, it’s been fantastic to see a significant number of you really engaging in our virtual programing.
• 5 ingredient cooking classes with chefs
Mental wellbeing • Yoga and meditation with qualified instructors
You can also find a suite of advice and resources on healthy eating, physical activity and mental wellbeing at melton.vic.gov.au/health
FREE for business The Venture Melton Business Network brings together like-minded local entrepreneurs and professionals and helps them improve their business performance. To help local businesses continue to thrive, we’re offering complimentary network membership until 30 June, 2021.
New sports stadium on track
The six-court, multipurpose facility is the highest value project Council has ever built and will provide access to a range of sports including basketball, netball, badminton, table tennis,
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Cobblebank Indoor Stadium site where ground preparations were being completed.
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• Parenting support from experts and peers
You’ll get free access to:
volleyball and futsal, along with school programs and community health and wellness programs. At the site, on the corner of Ferris and Bridge roads, excavation works are in progress and building foundations are set to be poured with site establishment, site clearing and ground levelling recently completed.
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It’s a new way of using Council services and I commend all of you who are giving it a go and embracing everything from our new Seniors Facebook Group, to our online exercise, cooking, and craft classes, and even our digital library services. Joining in these local activities online is a great way maintain some routine, have fun, and make positive connections with the community, and I hope you’ll continue to make the most of it.
Details at facebook.com/cityofmelton
Library books, home delivered! With our libraries currently closed to the public, we’re offering a free home delivery service to City of Melton residents. It’s a great way to continue to enjoy our books, talking books, magazines, DVDs and more, or to start borrowing for the first time. Simply go online and order a minimum of five items. You can sign up to be a library member and place a free order at melton.vic.gov.au/clickanddeliver
Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details
Mayor Cr Lara Carli
Deputy Mayor Cr Steve Abboushi
Cr Ken Hardy
Cr Goran Kesic
Cr Kathy Majdlik
Cr Michelle Mendes
Cr Sophie Ramsey
Cr Yvonne Sebire
Cr Bob Turner
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As the world continues to battle COVID-19, the pandemic has been compared to the Spanish lu outbreak of more than 100 years ago. hat pandemic, which emerged at the end of the First World War in 1918, killed more than 50 million people worldwide. he virus spread around the world as WWI soldiers returned home. In Australia, despite quarantine measures, about 40 per cent of the population fell ill and about 15,000 people died. he irst case of the Spanish lu in Melbourne appeared in January, 1919. In the western suburbs, the local newspapers of the time were illed with articles about community eforts to ight the illness and – sadly – many obituaries, as people died. On February 8, 1919, he Independent newspaper reported the Footscray Technical School in Nicholson Street would be used as a hospital. More than 150 beds were purchased and Red Cross workers supplied bedding and other requisites. he city’s health oicer, Dr J. Ramsay Webb, paid a “warm tribute” to Footscray residents for helping to set up the hospital. Another news story stated entire families in the Footscray area had come down with the Spanish lu, and “without assistance from their friends and neighbours there is but little hope for them”.
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he “ladies of Yarraville” were praised for helping stricken households. In nearby Williamstown, according to an article by he Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, “hotels were closed, trains were deserted and public entertainment cancelled”. On February 16, 1919, the Werribee Shire Banner reported that three cases of the Spanish lu had been recorded by the local health oicer. he Werribee Mechanics Institute was used as an isolation hospital and 400 residents were vaccinated within a week. he article stated that several events had been cancelled, such as the Werribee Farmers Picnic. he Banner said that church services were to be held outside, and if mass was held indoors due to inclement weather, parishioners were advised to wear facemasks. he Melton Express ran a story about the Shire of Bacchus Marsh’s medical health oicer, John Pollock, who warned that any household which did not report a case of inluenza to the council would face a ine of 20 pounds (£20). A well-known resident of the west who died of the Spanish lu was Lieutenant Louis Edwin Trawin, who lived in Footscray. At the age of 19, he enlisted for WWI and was allocated to the 7th Battalion. He served in Gallipoli and France, and was shot three times. Sadly, Lou died in the Spanish Flu epidemic in April 1919.
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1/ Shop on the corner of Ferguson Street and Railway Place, Williamstown circa 1920. (State Library of Victoria) 2/ Sunshine Post Ofice, circa 1913-1930. (State Library of Victoria) 3/ Hospital beds in Great Hall during inluenza pandemic, Exhibition Building, Melbourne, February 1919. (Museums Victoria) 4/ Nurses and patients in the Carlton Gardens, 1919. (Museums Victoria) 5/ Nelson Parade looking south, Williamstown, circa 1900-1920. (Andrew Rider/State Library of Victoria) 6/ Altona Beach circa 1920-1954. (Rose Stereograph Co/State Library of Victoria) 7/ Bacchus Marsh Main Street circia 1918. (Rose Stereograph Company/State Library of Victoria) 8/ “The swimming pool”, Werribee, circa 1920-1954. (Rose Stereograph Co/State Library of Victoria) 9/ Austin Hospital at Christmas, Heidelberg, 1919. (Museum Victoria) 10/ The Newport Workshops Band, circa 1921. (Richards & Co/State Library of Victoria) 11/ M.McMurry’s Confectioners and General Store, circa 1918-1928 in Footscray. (State Library of Victoria) 12/ Sunshine Harvesters employee Agnes Lawson at work in 1920. (State Library of Victoria) 13/ Barkley Street, Footscray, cira 1920 - 1954. (Rose Stereograph Co/State Library of Victoria) 14/ Mayor and Mayoress Liston greeting guests at a garden party in the Williamstown Botanic Gardens in 1920. The Spanish lu pandemic ended in Australia by December 1919. 13 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 12 May, 2020
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Pets in pandemic times Pets always bring a smile to your face, even in the most diicult times. While many of us have been staying at home a lot more than usual during the coronavirus pandemic, the dogs and cats of Melbourne’s north and west have been keeping us company or motivating us to go outside for exercise. hey have proven to be the ideal companions during these trying times. Here are some of the cute canines and felines owned by Star Weekly readers.
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1/ Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan’s dog Hugo. 2/ Kimba, the 10- year-old ragdoll, loves sleeping under a blanket. 3/ Zephyr and his best friend, Bubbles. 4/ Pippa relaxing on a brand new knitted blanket. 5/ Estelle with new British shorthair kitten Lulu. 6/ Lenyx and Zelda snooze while their owner teaches remotely. 7/ Dog Cliff and Alice enjoy walking. 8/ Dog Digger, playing in the trampoline with Luke and Kate. 9/ St Bernard Loki stays healthy. 10/ Milo the dog and Ace. 11/ Walter decided to gear up and bring home the bacon during Covid-19! 12/ Norm, a six-month-old Sharpei who has turned into a bookworm during isolation. 13/ Charm the cat. 14/ Dog Brax, with young Hope. 15/ Kristen Lange with pet Arnie, helping her work from home during lockdown. 16/ Dog Ziggy and Dakota. 17/ Gino is loving having his owner home. 18/ Greyhound Sandi. 19/ Dobby looking out the window. 20/ Bonnie the cavoodle is loving having the family home working and home schooling during isolation. 21/ Dog Jet not a fan of costumes but brothers Zac, 11, and Ryley, 14, love dressing him up. 22/ Marnie is 18 months-old and Ziggy, nine, is her constant cat companion. 23/ Dog Luna got a bit tired so Chelsea had to carry her. 15 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 12 May, 2020
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When home is no longer home Star Weekly reporter Esther Lauaki had to return to New Zealand for a family emergency. She is now in strict quarantine. his is her story.
Home doesn’t feel like home anywhere any more. I’ve travelled to New Zealand so many times in the past eight years that I could walk the length of Auckland Airport with my eyes closed. But COVID-19 has turned our world upside down and governments implore everyone to “embrace a new normal”. Stay home, save lives. It’s a simple message – but what happens when your dad is in the inal stages of leukaemia and you live overseas? My family in New Zealand was told by doctors on New Year’s day that dad had months to live.
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Main: Auckland at dusk. (Chris-McLennan/newzealand.com) Left: Esther Lauaki and her dad Iakopo. Above: The room at a government-managed hotel where Esther Lauaki is quarantined for 14 days. Below: Melbourne Airport is a different place these days. (Pictures: Esther Lauaki)
through the staf bypass corridor you have to walk through to get to your gate. he light was a speedy three and a half hours with no air traic and good lying conditions into Auckland where I was born and raised. An idyllic Kiwi childhood of breakfasts at the beach, jandals, walking to the corner dairy with a dozen cousins, Jelly-Tips and kina (sea urchin) ishing. But in this post COVID world, warm smiles
are hidden behind surgical masks, there are no handshakes or hugs – just a health check and a sterile, “Welcome home Ma’am”. Green crosses taped on the loor are two metres apart and the assumption is that everyone is infected. We are ushered onto a tour bus bound for a hotel that nobody will tell us the name of. he New Zealand Army, Police, Navy, border patrol and health department are on site at the
hotel to help enforce strict isolation, social distance and hygiene measures. Home for the next two weeks is a compact hotel room with an en suite and a queen-sized bed. hree meals a day are delivered to your door with one hour of supervised exercise allowed each day. Time is what I have on my hands right now before I can see my dad and, more than anything, that’s all I want.
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Melton Motors Wreckers Online Auction on 16th & 17th May & depending on govt restrictions crowd attendance onsite. (If onsite Gates open at 8.30am) Watch our website for conirmation. Viewing onsite from 9am - 4pm Monday 11th to Friday 15th at 7 Holland Drive, Melton 1000’s of parts, In excess of 100 cars, Wrecks, Motors, G/boxes, Panels, Starter motors, Alternators, Suspension brakes, Difs, Tyres, Wheels, Motor parts, Pallets of nos, Genuine & repro parts, Points, Plugs, Dist cap, Lights, Panels, Tail lights, H/lights, Bumpers, Every part or spare needed! A lifetime of wrecking & again nos, Genuine & 2nd hand & quality used parts to suit all makes & models. Complete workshop, Forklifts, 4 hoists, Wheel balancer, Tyre changer, Front end alignment machine, Benches, Shelving, Massive mezzanine loor with 30 bays of pallet racking & lots of w/shop tools, Lubricants & every sundry you need. Please take note it will be sold in pallet/bay/ large lots. Tons of scrap of all types. It’s a wreckers Aladdin cave, everything onsite is useable. I mean millions of parts in large lots. Has to be seen to be believed. Payment & Removal on day of sale or as advised - cash, EFTPOS or Credit card & 15% BP applies. LIKE us on Facebook & Subscribe to our email newsletter for more info.
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