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Tuesday 17 December, 2019 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Vol 13 No 50

Emergency services will be busy over the Christmas and New Year holidays and their message is simple, ‘Arrive Alive’ (L-R) Constable Mitch Ramage, Leading Sen. Const.
James Ross with Ian Barnett (BM Fire Brigade), Bill Robson (BM SES) and mister jolly himself, Father Christmas (aka Michael Stapleton). Photo – HELEN TATCHELL

Be wise on roads
By Meg Kennedy Investigators and Detectives from Major
Collision Investigation Unit believe a green
Meanwhile, Moorabool emergency services
are urging residents to be careful this
Drivers are reminded not to drink or take
drugs if they’re planning to drive, and to use
It was Friday the 13th, and Victoria Police and white b-double heavy vehicle was holiday season after the tragic start.
had only hours earlier launched Operation simple strategies that can reduce risks on
travelling in the opposite direction to the Police will be out in full force over the holiday
Roadwise, for the upcoming holiday season, the road, including driver reviver strategies
southbound vehicle and may have flicked period as part of Operation Roadwise, a
when a fatality occurred at Balliang East. debris from the road into the car. 24-day state-wide road campaign, which to avoid fatigue, staying off mobile phones
A 37yo woman from the Surf Coast died at
ent: Cross Roads Trading A police media release said the debris may commenced last Friday, 13 December. while driving, and being alert on unfamiliar
the scene with an 8-month-old boy injured
te: 20/12/17
have fallen from another northbound vehicle Holiday hotspots and dangerous drivers roads.
and taken via ambulance to the Royal
ck Up No.: 3
which was in the area prior to the crash. will be the target of a Victoria Police “Arrive alive is the simple message. Stay
Children’s Hospital with minor injuries. “Detectives are keen to speak to the truck operation aimed at keeping road users safe safe and take a break when driving long
He was confirmed to be in a stable condition driver or anyone who witnessed the crash or this Christmas.
distances and please obey road rules and
the following day. with dash cam footage,” it read Operation Roadwise follows a tragic year
the speed limit,” said Bacchus Marsh Police
Police believe the vehicle left Geelong- The investigation is ongoing and anyone on Victorian roads, with more than 250 lives
Bacchus Marsh Road and struck a tree just with information is urged to contact Crime lost, and will target dangerous driving, drug Constable Mitch Ramage.
after 2.15pm. Stoppers on 1800 333 000. driving and irresponsible behaviour. (continued page 11)

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Mate gives mate

broken bones
By Caitlin Bewley
(2nd Yr Swinburne Uni)

A game of ‘chicken’ on a main road between two friends,

may have stretched the friendship after one received serious
injuries.
The Bacchus Marsh Magistrates court heard on Friday 6
December that 20-year-old Marcus McConnell was travelling
in a motor vehicle along Inglis street in Ballan when he
allegedly saw his friend crossing the road on foot.
The new stairs form part of the pedestrian overpass at the Ballan train station. Photo – MEG KENNEDY
Prosecutor Senior Constable Steve Repac told the court

Blitz completed
McConnell began travelling towards the victim at a fast rate
of speed, playing a game called “chicken”.
McConnell’s vehicle then collided with the victim and
threw him, “ten to 12-metres onto grass”, breaking his leg
and dislocating his shoulder in the process, the prosecution
By Meg Kennedy The car parks at Ballan and Bacchus Marsh are now told the court.
open, as well as improved bus bays, secure bike parking, “[McConnell] feels extreme guilt since the accident,” the
The Ballarat train line is up-and-running again, after a 23- accessible pedestrian overpasses, CCTV, better lighting and accused’s lawyer said. “[The victim] made a full recovery.”
day work blitz throughout November. landscaping.
“So, this was just a game you played?” Magistrate Gregory
Services returned to the Ballarat line on Monday, 2 December Passing loops at Ballan and Millbrook, and new platforms Robinson asked McConnell.
following weeks of construction, with the Ballan and Bacchus and track at Ballan and Bacchus Marsh stations will be used
The victim was “his mate” the court heard, and that he
Marsh train station upgrades nearing completion. by trains next year.
“stepped back out in front of [McConnell] when crossing the
“The upgraded stations at Ballan and Bacchus Marsh feature This will be followed by a period of commissioning, vital road.” the accused told Magistrate Robinson.
accessible overpasses with lifts, ramps and stairs, and new safety testing and driver training prior to the introduction
“This type of conduct is unacceptable,” Magistrate Robinson
and improved carparking, including 100 additional spaces at of new services.
said.
Bacchus Marsh,” said Regional Rail Revival Director Mark The Ballarat Line Upgrade will deliver much-needed extra
“You can pay to go on a racetrack and drive as fast as you
Havryluk. peak services and trains every 40 minutes during off-peak want, you don’t have to do it on the road where everyone else
“Trains are now using the new 18km of duplicated track for growing communities along the line. is driving,” Magistrate Robinson continued.
between Deer Park West and Melton, which will boost Major construction on the half-a-billion-dollar Ballarat McConnell was placed on a 12-month adjourned undertaking
reliability for services along the entire line by allowing trains Line Upgrade is set to be completed by the end of 2019, and ordered to donate $1000 to both the Bacchus Marsh SES
to pass each other in this section and helping services recover with another period of disruption required next year for and Ballan CFA.
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Aiming to keep
‘unity in community’
Spa bubbles cease
Following a thorough review of usage versus cost
in the Primary Care Centre, BDH&C made the
decision to permanently close the spa.
Ms Clift (Acting-CEO) said over a period of several
months, the number of pool and spa users has been
reviewed.
“The number of people visiting our Centre to use
the spa is minimal, in contrast to the high running
costs and amount of regular maintenance required.
“Closing the spa will allow us to focus on the
hydrotherapy pool, which is used much more
regularly and is beneficial for clinical rehabilitation,”
Ms Clift said.
“We understand the spa closure may be
disappointing for some however our primary aim is
to ensure that the most essential health services are
available, accessible and sustainable.”
Rowena Clift (Acting-CEO BDH&C) is determined to take the organisation to a new level. Photo – HELEN TATCHELL
By Helen Tatchell is now closed and the Urgent Care, at the hospital, will be continue to be provided for clinic staff,” Ms Clift said.
relocated to the clinic. Two new GPs have joined the team of now six doctors and
Dwindling health services may seem like the ‘end is The closures have been for good reason, the current rate of the ‘brand new still in the box’ chairs that had the potential
nigh’, but in fact it is the complete opposite as a New Year usage is at the bare minimum and the cost is not viable for to be used for oncology, will be utilised in the GP Clinic.
approaches. demand. “We can use these very comfortable and functional chairs
Acting CEO Rowena Clift is determined to take the Ballan Ms Clift said relocating the Urgent Care utilises staff and for patients that may require IV treatment for example, in our
District Health and Care facility to a new level that will doctors and offers savings of hundreds of thousands of new treatment rooms. They will not go to waste,” Ms Clift
encourage the community to keep up the support. dollars per annum. said.
“I acknowledge the organisation has been candid with the “Currently our Urgent Care Clinic is only seeing an average The organisation needs to evolve to a sustainable services
community in outlining the challenges it faces. We must now of 4.9 people per week, that equates to 0.7 per day. model, with the priority to deliver contemporary, viable
change for the future,” she said. “This number is simply not sustainable,” she said. services where there is demand.
Whilst the history of the facility over the last four-years has “We have doctors on call after hours and on weekends and “Resources have been allocated to services that will deliver
seen plenty of finger pointing at Board Executives and past the service is just not being utilised enough to warrant the financially and meet the health care needs of the community.”
CEOs, for allegedly contributing to the poor management cost. It is good fiscal management to make this call now that Ms Clift said the GP Clinic and Allied Health services are
and trading deficit, that runs into millions of dollars, the has a positive alternative option.” central to health delivery in Ballan.
blame game must now rest in the past as Ms Clift endeavours Come the end of 2019, urgent care services will be diverted “It is our priority to ensure these services continue,” she
to turn the tides. to the GP clinic which will cater for patients between 8am said.
In the last month the facility had two professional services and 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am-1pm on Saturday. The dental service is in the process of being revitalised in
close, due to retirement, the radiographer (X-Ray) and dentist “We are reallocating funds to provide the same standard of 2020 after interviews were conducted with two potential
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Red-dy for big run

By Kate Taylor

Two local redheads are running for a great

cause, so Moorabool – it’s time to dig deep for
the girls.
Amy and Kelly Conroy are raising funds for

No licence for
the Cancer Council by running, on January 18,
a total of 150km in one day – the biggest run the
girls have ever done.
They will run on the back roads from Ballarat to

four years
the family farm at Bunding, into Ballan, back to
the farm and then onto Springbank where they
will be greeted at the home of the Tigers, the
Wallace oval.
“The furthest I’ve run is 25km, and Kelly has By Caitlin Bewley
run 50km, so we’re doubling the furthest we’ve (2nd Yr Swinburne Uni)
ever run,” Amy told the Moorabool News.
The girls, ‘Redheads running for a Cause’, are in A local Magistrate has described a man’s conviction as a
training now and are encouraging any runners “significant burden” after being disqualified from driving
who would like to join them to drop in. for a lengthy period of time.
“You can do one kilometre or five kilometres, or The prosecution told the court on Friday 6 December,
more. I’m going to start with Kelly and run my before Magistrate Gregory Robinson, Joel Kurkiewicz was
50km and see how I go, and I’ll jump back in at travelling along Inglis street, Ballan on October 4 2018 in a
the end to finish with her. green Holden Sedan.
“So far, we have family and close friends, some Senior Constable Steve Repac said it appeared to police in
wanting to ride bikes or horses alongside us, Ballan the accused was avoiding them.
and we’re hopefully going to have some of our Kurkiewicz was intercepted at the rear of a hotel, the court
netball team (Springbank) running too.” head, with police conducting a preliminary breath test which
The run is inspired by the girls’ loss of their resulted in alcohol present. Further testing was conducted at
uncle, Pat Toohey, a Moorabool shire councillor Bacchus Marsh police station.
who passed away recently after a long battle Prosecutor Repac said the accused refused to undergo
with cancer. further breath testing at the station, and “didn’t want to
“And there’s so many people out there affected finish giving a sample of his breath”.
by cancer,” she said. Magistrate Gregory Robinson told Kurkiewicz, “I am
Donations can be made through the facebook worried that you will end up going to jail.”
page ‘redheads running for a cause’ or through “If you do get done driving whilst disqualified, you will go
the Commonwealth Bank using the BSB 063824 to jail.”
and account number 10123173. One hundred per Kurkiewicz was convicted and fined a sum of $500 with an
cent of funds raised go to the Cancer Council as Sisters Kelly and Amy Conroy are Premiership players for the Springbank additional $84.40 in court costs. He was disqualified from
there are no administration costs. netball club and will run a combined 150km for charity. Photo - submitted driving for a period of four years.

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Dr Sonya Rutherfurd studied medicine at the University of Melbourne over 30 years
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and spending a year working in the area of youth mental health at headspace.
When Dr Rutherfurd decided she’d like to practice rural medicine, she got in touch
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After a year of huge global change in the recycling industry, we It’s as simple as putting only these items into your kerbside
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a leader in resource recovery. Recyclables from kerbside • Paper and cardboard including pizza boxes. No waxed boxes
collections and transfer stations will be sorted at the former SKM • Aluminium and steel cans, empty aerosol cans
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Vandals strike at weir

By Helen Tatchell

Destructive vandals have gone to quite

an effort when they wreaked havoc at
a Southern Rural Water (SRW) facility
last week.
The break-in was reported and
discovered by a seasoned bushwalker
to the area on Friday 6 December, at

Darkness causes
a diversion bunker at the Lerderderg
Weir.
A SRW spokesperson told the

speeding
Moorabool News damage was done at
the facility, with some items stolen.
“Victoria Police are investigating,
and the weir remains operational
and Merrimu Reservoir has not been
affected. Merrimu is partly supplied By Meg Kennedy
by the diversion tunnel that originates
from Lerderderg Weir,” they said. A driver who clocked more than 20km/h over the posted
The bushwalker who discovered the speed limit said his reason for speeding was that it was dark.
damage has been a regular walker to the Robert Olaes appeared before Magistrate Gregory Robinson
area since 1972 and told the Moorabool in the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 29
News he was part way through a 16km November, representing himself.
walk on the day. On 15 May this year, Olaes was recorded speeding at 82kmph
“I walk often in the Lerderderg and in a 60kmph zone, near Woolpack Road and Flanagan Drive
worry restrictions could be put in place
destruct. Certainly, they went down this See something. Say something. in Bacchus Marsh.
or ban people from area if this sort of
route in a vehicle, we could see where Anyone who has any information Olaes was intercepted at around 9.15pm, where he then told
behaviour continues.
wheels had spun, hooning in fact, with which may be relevant to this incident, police his reason for speeding, “it was dark and couldn’t see
“There are two permanently locked
gravel disturbed considerably. please call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 properly.”
steel gates on the route, and both 000 or Bacchus Marsh police – 5367 4500.
were open, which alerted me in the “I feel this behaviour is only going to When asked why he was speeding by Magistrate Robinson,
beginning. Once I became closer to get worse, as suburbia moves closer to
Olaes replied “There were no streetlights and the road wasn’t
the bunker at the weir, I observed all park.”
familiar…there was a car in front, [I needed] to get to my
external locks on equipment had been The diversion weir is located
destination but obviously got caught.”
cut and all wiring ripped out, a diesel approximately a 1.5 hour walk from
tank been removed and left on the Hornell Lane off Camerons Road, and Olaes told Magistrate Robinson he was contesting his
landing.” pipes water from the Lerderderg River licence as he is “currently on one [demerit] point,” although
The bushwalker said this “shocked over to Goodmans Creek, and then Magistrate Robinson said the VicRoads system would
us.” into the Merrimu Reservoir, currently determine whether his licence would be affected.
“This is not just theft but want and sitting at 38 per cent capacity. Olaes was fined $300 without conviction.

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By Meg Kennedy
Blackwood black-out
ing the blackouts, including whether a Total Fire Ban days to further reduce

Residents in the Blackwood area are

unique plan was in place for high fire
risk areas such as Blackwood.
the risk of fires starting in extreme
conditions.
Tips for power outages
concerned for their safety, following
frequent blackouts during days of ex-
In a replying statement, a spokes-
person for Powercor said, “for safety
State Member for Macedon Mary-
Anne Thomas said she is “aware that
during bushfire season:
treme fire danger. reasons, crews needed to wait until Blackwood’s unique location creates
Thousands of homes across the state daylight hours to access the site and re-
• Download the VicEmergency app, sign up for
particular challenges for energy supply
experienced hours without power on connect power to the Blackwood area.” in the town.” Powercor SMS outage notifications, and keep
Thursday, 21 November, including “During the past 12-months, the Black- emergency phone numbers handy;
“The community have reached out
those in high risk fire areas that sur- wood area has experienced outages • Recharge phones and laptops so you can stay
to me about their concerns and I’m
round the Wombat State Forest. for a range of reasons, including from continuing to relay these concerns to connected with family and friends;
In a Letter to the Editor (MN 10 Dec), storms and vegetation coming in con- power operators and the Minister. In
Blackwood resident Tim Grech shared • Prepare a contingency plan if you rely on life
tact with powerlines. 2015, I advocated for Blackwood to be
his “frustration at the lack of basic support equipment or need electrical items to care
“Powercor’s network is designed included in the Blackspot program, a
emergency protection being afforded for babies, people with disability, elderly or pets;
and maintained to cope with summer joint initiative with the federal govern-
[to] communities including Blackwood,
Barry’s Reef and Golden Point”. weather, but extreme heat and weather ment and telecommunications provid- • Have an emergency kit ready with cash for
events can place additional pressure on ers to build a new mobile tower that has supplies, first-aid items, medications, torches,
“As a resident of Blackwood, I am very
the electricity network and cause out- significantly increased mobile coverage candles, matches, a portable radio and heavy-
concerned about two recent events,
ages, while bushfires can also affect in the area,” she said.
twice in the last two-months, that saw duty gloves;
Blackwood and its surrounds lose pow- electricity. “I encourage everyone to make sure
“The volume of faults from this event their fire plan is up to date, and I know • Back-up computers and phones to keep data safe;
er and experience a total blackout, in-
ternet, landline and mobile phone cov- and the way we operate out network on that the Blackwood CFA would be • Consider alternative power sources for water
erage all at the same time,” he wrote. Total Fire Ban days meant longer resto- happy to answer any questions and pumps and cooking source;
Since 2014 Blackwood is one of five ration times for some customers. provide suggestions and advice for • Make sure you know how to open your garage
towns in Victoria to have an official “If the power does go out, we are ready those who need help preparing for the
doors and gates manually;
CFA Community Fire Refuge, which is to respond quickly, and we encourage fire season.”
only activated and opened once there is all customers to be as prepared as pos- A spokesperson for Moorabool Shire • In the event of an outage, take care and stay clear
a significant fire in the local area. sible,” said the statement. Council said it had not received any of fallen powerlines and report them to Powercor
The Moorabool News posed questions According to Powercor, network safety complaints of blackouts in the Black- immediately on 13 24 12.
to electricity provider Powercor regard- devices are set to be extra sensitive on wood area.

Moorabool Shire Council

MAYOR/CEO CHRISTMAS MESSAGE SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
The end of another very busy year in Moorabool. We have experienced changes in our A Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Pavilion Room, Darley Civic & Community Hub,
organisation and have delivered a huge capital works program and are advancing major projects tomorrow, Wednesday 18 December 2019 commencing at 6.00pm.
that we look forward to delivering in the coming years. The business to be conducted at the meeting is as follows:
On behalf of all Councillors and staff, we wish all our residents, visitors and workers in Moorabool 1. Parwan Industrial Precinct – Development Plan.
Shire a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.We look forward to achieving great 2. PA2019124 Application for a Protein Recovery Facility, Parwan Industrial Estate, 3922 Geelong-
outcomes for our community throughout 2020. Bacchus Marsh Road, Parwan
Cr David Edwards, Mayor 3. Parking Fees
Derek Madden, CEO 4. Any other business admitted by the unanimous resolution of Council
The Special Meeting of Council will be open to the public and members
COUNCIL MEETING of the public are welcome to attend.
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 5 February 2020, at
6.00pm, in the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan. COUNCIL OFFICES – CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR CLOSURE
Members of the public are welcome to attend. Council Office Hours:
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 2 October 2019, Council resolved that
COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR 2020 the opening hours for all Council Offices will be as follows:
Date Venue Tuesday 24 December, 2019 Open 8.30am to 12.30pm Closed 12.30pm to 5.00pm
5 February 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan
Wednesday 25 December 2019 to Closed
4 March 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan Wednesday 1 January 2020
1 April 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan
Thursday 2 January 2020 All offices re-open 8.30am to 5.00pm
6 May 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan
3 June 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan Emergency Services
Please telephone 000 for all Fire, Police and Ambulance emergencies.
1 July 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan
Important Emergency Contact information includes:
5 August 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan • CFA Fire Emergency ................................................................................................... 000
2 September 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan • Police Emergency .......................................................................................................... 000
7 October 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan • SES .............................................................................................................................132 500
4 November 2020 Statutory & Annual Appointments Meeting • Ambulance ...................................................................................................................... 000
11 November 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan • Victorian Bushfire Information Line ....................................................... 1800 240 667
2 December 2020 Council Chambers, Ballan • Moorabool Shire Council................................................................................ 5366 7100
• Council Emergency Number.................................................................... 0419 887 065
CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY 2020 WITH MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL! • Bacchus Marsh Hospital .................................................................................. 5367 2000
Moorabool Shire Council invites you to join in the Shire’s official Australia Day Celebrations • Ballan Hospital ................................................................................................... 5368 1100
commencing at 8.00am at the Mechanics Institute, Ballan. Council is proud to have the assistance Garbage & Recycling
of local service clubs who will cook the Community BBQ Breakfast. Garbage/Recycling/Greenwaste Collection Services
The festivities will include the following: Council collection services do not operate on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. If your waste
• Community BBQ Breakfast collection day falls on these days, your bin will be collected on the following day.
• Musical Entertainment
Christmas Day
• Town Crier
Bins that are scheduled to be collected on Christmas Day – Wednesday 25 December
• Australia Day Ambassador
2019 will be picked up on Thursday 26 December 2019.
• Flag Raising Ceremony
• Citizen of the Year Award Presentation New Year’s Day
• Young Citizen of the Year Award Presentation Bins that are scheduled to be collected on New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1 January
• Community Event of the Year Award Presentation 2020 will be picked up on Thursday 2 January 2020.
• Australian Citizenship Ceremony There may be some delays in the collection of your waste services on the above nominated day.
Come and Join in the Fun! All other Garbage/Recycling services within the Shire over the Christmas/New Year period will
be collected as normal.
COMMITTEE MEETING
The next Section 86 Development Assessment Committee Meeting will be held tomorrow,
Wednesday 18 December 2019, at 4.30pm, in the north wing meeting rooms at Council,
182 Halletts Way, Darley.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Derek Madden
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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Mrs Chadwick (postmistress between 1889 until 1900) with

Current owner Philip Flack outside the Old Post Office and Telegraph Building in Inglis Street, Ballan. His great-great grandfather her daughters Amy, Eva Adelaide and Mrs Mick Hanrahan.
George Flack Snr built the site. Photo – Meg Kennedy Photo – A Pictorial History of the Shire of Ballan

History for sale

By Meg Kennedy “Everyone in the town walked in, every
single person that walked in had a The Building Description
Another historical building in connection and story about the building,
Moorabool is on the market – this time it was quite lovely.” This two storey brick and render residence was built and operated as a post office for 37 years.
in the main street of Ballan. It is set on the street alignment over which is a timber supported cantilevered awning. The house
Ms Jarman said there is “heaps of is architecturally an 1870s (Victorian period) style with windows only onto the street and rear. The
The Old Post and Telegraph building is interest” in the property. timber single pane sashes are original and the whole laid out near symmetrically save for the entry
a staple of Inglis Street and is currently
“It is an absolutely treasure – a ‘golden on the lower right.
for sale as an expression of interest, after
oldie’ – an on a personal level, it is to be The building is topped with a corrugated metal hipped roof peaked with a large Victorian rendered
being part of the Flack family for almost chimney. Early illustrations appear to show it was a corrugated roof from the beginning. George
selling something so special,” she said.
150-years. Flack, the owner, had an iron store and his hotel is built of iron in some sections although originally
The original building was built for
The property listing describes the it was entirely clad in iron.
George Flack Snr and served as the
building as “the next Lakehouse”, with The verandah awning is worthy of mention as it predates the trend for cantilevered awnings
Ballan Post and Telegraph Office until
its potential including as a “bed and by something like 40 years and is unusual in the Victorian context. The cantilevered support
1911; its former title can still be faintly structure and valance are all intricately worked timber and the roof itself is of self-supporting
breakfast, wedding reception centre,
seen painted above the veranda. concave corrugated metal sheets.
winery and boutique brewery,” with
undeveloped land at the rear. The property has been in the Flack In the projecting render band above the awning are the now barely visible words; POST &
family for 144 years and remains TELEGRAPH OFFICE. The paint on the building which covers the ashlar ruling set in the render
An inspection held on Thursday, 21
incredibly intact. is also an early paint scheme.
November saw locals pour through
At the rear is a single storey skillion extension of exposed brick with a tall brick chimney serving
the doors to get a glimpse inside the Current owner Phil Flack, great-great
the kitchen fireplace.
Victorian-era building. grandson of George Snr, said he is
The house stands on an undeveloped block of land (save for the house) running from Inglis to
Real Estate Agent Michelle Jarman said “reluctant to sell” the historic site and is Simpson Streets being parcel 1 part of Crown Allotment 9 and Parcel 2 part of Crown allotment 10
she said was “just in awe” at the response “fairly selective” of the hands in which which gives effect to a linear half acre of land upon which the only elements are the large Cypress
to the inspection. the property will end up. trees and the house. There is a second extension to the house on the rear west side but this is
“One by one they just kept coming “There are quite a few people interested, only partly visible.
through the door, we could have put a all of them a great solution,” he said. The interior has not been inspected and may be unaltered. The house does not seem to have had
many renovations other than new guttering and downpipes. Of importance will be any remnants
dollar entry out the front because it was The Old Post and Telegraph Building is
of the post office period.
like a museum!” she said. located at 140 Inglis Street, Ballan.
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Be wise on roads (From page 1)

SES members shared the sentiment.
“Take care on roads as we are not
wanting to cut people out of cars,” said
Bacchus Marsh SES Unit Controller Bill
Robson.
As well as driving, holiday makers are
urged to be aware of fire when camping,
including no burning off without a
permit and no campfires.
“If you are bush camping, considerable
care is to be taken as no campfires are
permitted. Anywhere you are going
these holidays, be prepared, this includes
bush walking in foreign terrain,” said Mr
Robson.
Operation Roadwise will run to Sunday
5 January 2020.

Highway Patrol officer Sergeant Ross Humphrey detecting speeds with a radar gun. Photo – Meg Kennedy

Giving art a voice

Indigenous art and culture were at the forefront for Bacchus
Marsh Grammar VCE Art students last month.
‘Carjacked Culture’, a collaboration with Bacchus Marsh
Grammar and Deakin University, explored the appropriation of
Indigenous language and culture through design.
Students were required to create a visual artwork that made a
statement on the appropriation of Indigenous culture, with the
aim to enhance awareness of the use of Indigenous iconography,
language and artwork.
As part of the program, students heard from Deakin
University staff on the history of appropriation from Indigenous
communities and researched with the aid of local Aboriginal
Elder Joanne Layton and school artist-in-residence Lou Callow.
Project facilitator Sarah Hunter said the program “was an
exciting and challenging learning experience for our students.”
“It allowed them to explore the issues of appropriation within
the design field, whilst also exploring their understanding of
other injustices experienced by Indigenous populations around
the world,” she said.
“Their artworks were insightful commentaries of their learning
through this project and we are all incredibly proud of what
these students have achieved.”
The artworks will be exhibited online and formally exhibited at
Deakin University’s Phoenix Gallery. Ella Cook and her artwork ‘Ningaloo’. Photos – Bacchus Marsh Grammar

Muskan Jain and her artwork ‘Bunjil – Wedge-tail eagle’ Tayla Aquilina and her artwork ‘Nunhamarra’ Zahli De Bortoli and her artwork ‘Mirrung’
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Letters to the Editor

Email: news@themooraboolnews.com.au
Lost and Found
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

It’s that time of year again, when we are all excited to spend I am not sure how one responds to the subjective speculation
the holidays surrounded by loved ones and sharing the joy put by the three respondents to my Letter to the Editor (MN 19
of Christmas. Nov), but they are short on substance and fact. Dean Rundell’s
Unfortunately, for many of Australia’s vulnerable young attitude is that if you don’t live in Bacchus Marsh you have
people, this time serves as a reminder of what they don’t no right to comment on such Bacchus Marsh proposals. Is it
have. Every year there are many kids who spend their
worth while responding to that logic? The impact of a $30
Christmas Day on the streets – they don’t have a home to go
-$40 million expenditure plus many thousand dollars per
to let alone presents or a hot meal. What should be a joyous
time is instead lonely, stressful and traumatic. year in running costs will have an impact on all rate payers
This Christmas season, I’ll be handing out hundreds of of the shire and will only be of benefit to a geographical few,
hampers and presents across our services to families in so all rate payers have the right to voice an opinion. As for his
need. Just the simple act of giving a Christmas meal can statement that I would still go to Ballarat to use their facilities,
drastically change the holidays for those who are struggling. I am not sure where he gets his information, or assumptions,
By showing them they are loved and wanted, we can make a but if I wanted to swim I would go to Ballan in the centre DSH Grey & White, 1-year old desexed male ‘Marvin’.
world of difference. Microchip: 991003000274689
of our shire which is well serviced with aquatic facilities.
This year, when you are sharing the joy of Christmas with Although he is right in a sense it would be quicker to travel
loved ones, I hope you can spare a thought for our young to Ballarat than to Bacchus Marsh on the most eastern fringe
people who are alone. Together we can bring hope and safety of our shire. Suz Raine’s proposition that Bacchus Marsh is
to homeless and vulnerable young people this Christmas. the powerhouse of rates generation and all our smaller towns
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year are much better off benefiting from additional monies raised
and that 2020 brings you joy and happiness.
because of Bacchus Marsh rate base … well I don’t think that
Father Chris Riley
entirely rings true. Prior to Bacchus Marsh the Ballan shire
CEO & Founder was financially well managed and in the last two years prior
Youth Off The Streets to Bacchus Marsh under the prudent guidance of council
there was a zero increase in rates yet still achieving and
Dear Editor, meeting capital works budgets and all operating costs. Since
In reply to M. Buxton’s letter (Letters to the Editor, MN 3 amalgamation, rates have escalated, and services diminished.
Dec). I would like to say that aggressive marketing is the And to correct Brendan Spitaleri assumptions, I do have
only reason we’re hearing Christmas carols and seeing
children, all state qualified swimmers, and grandchildren all
decorations this early in December.
who enjoy swimming, and you are right we do now and will
Traditionally, Christmas doesn’t actually start until the
have to put up with a few extra potholes. I can only presume
25th of December, and is followed by 12 days of Christmas
celebrations. that these three people are residents of the Bacchus Marsh
Black & Tan Kelpie, 2-year old desexed female ‘Peaches’.
For those of us who are religious, this time is known as area and as I said in my Letter, “This Bacchus Marsh aquatic Microchip: 956000010566347
Advent, a time of preparation and anticipation for the centre will be of no benefit to the residents of the shire other
Further details on cats and dogs available for adoption can
anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. than those who live in Bacchus Marsh”.
be viewed on councils ‘Moorabool Pet Adoption’ page on
Katie Lindorff Tony Lynch Facebook. For more information contact Council Customer
Rowsley Gordon Service on 5366 7100. Source No. BR100609

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Where there is smoke,

‘How Well
Simple steps to start planning
PREPARING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY there is fire … and asthma
Do You
Clear and maintain gutter of leaves,
twigs and rubbish
With smoke from fires along the east coast
WHO WILL DO THIS?
of Australia impacting on air quality, a
reminder has been issued to people with
breathing conditions to follow advice from
their doctor, limit time spent outdoors and
air quality is low,” she said.
DONE
“We encourage you to check your inhaler
technique with a health professional or
check out the tips on the NPS MedicineWise
website.”

Know Fire?’
avoid vigorous exercise.
“If you are needing to use your reliever
“Flare-ups of asthma can be triggered by medicine more frequently or you have
Move flammable items like woodpiles, dead bushfire smoke, so for people with asthma,
difficulty breathing, chest tightness
make sure you know your asthma triggers,
leaves and fuels away from your house or increased wheezing which are not
take your medicines as directed and have
responding to your inhaler as you expect,
a reliever inhaler for use as indicated in
Keep grass areas well-trimmed and your asthma plan,” said NPS MedicineWise seek medical help,” she said.
watered. Grass should be no more medical adviser Dr Jill Thistlethwaite. For more information on prescription, over-
fires moves deeper into the-counter and complementary medicines
than 10cm high “Having and following a written asthma
our past, complacency has (herbal, ‘natural’, vitamins and minerals)
plan can give you better control of your
begun to creep in. We are from a health professional, call Medicines
Remove or trim shrubs and overhanging tree asthma symptoms, resulting in fewer asthma
seeing steady decreases in Line on 1300 MEDICINE (1300 633 424) for
branches. There should be no shrubs over one flare-ups and fewer hospital visits,” she said.
the number of people who the cost of a local call (calls from mobiles
metre next to or below windows intend to leave early. “We know that using an inhaler can be
tricky, but good inhaler technique is key may cost more).
As a fire agency, we fear
to getting the most from your medicines, Hours of operation are Monday–Friday
that Victorians are sliding
MAKING YOUR FIRE PLAN into a ‘wait and see’ mental-
which could be especially important when 9am–5pm AEST (excluding public holidays).

Police rounds
ity with no clear plan or trig-
What is your trigger to enact your plan? ger point of what to do and
Victoria is at the start of an- when. We are heading back
other hot, How
dry and to the attitudes which saw
willdifficult
you get your emergency dozens of people die on Ash
fire season. That was clear Steve Warrington.
warnings
on 21 November when we
and updates? Photo – CFA Wednesday. Ballan Police
We cannot allow this to hap- A spokesperson for CFA confirmed to

allan
called the first ‘Code Red’ fires introduced us to
fire dangerWhoratingisin almost
likely to becatastrophic
at the house on pen.
weekdays?
bushfire condi- That’s why CFA and the Moorabool News that eight fire trucks
ten years. That day, we saw tions, the likes of which had our agency partners have responded to a house fire at Holts Lane,
catastrophic fire conditions never been seen in modern launched a new advertising Darley at 3pm on Monday, 9 December.
with moreWho thanis 150
likely to be at the house
fires Australia. campaign which you will The fire was brought under control by
start, someonofweekends
which con-or holidays?
In catastrophic, or ‘Code have seen in this newspaper, 4.45pm and clean-up continued until 9pm,
tinue to burn today. Red’ conditions as they are on television, online and where the scene was handed over to the
There is Where
no denying now known, any fire that heard on your local radio.
that go?
ons
will you landowner.
climate change is increasing ignites will be uncontrolla- The ads are unapologetic in Residents self-evacuated from the property.
the frequency, severity and ble, unpredictable and fast their confronting imagery.
Ambulance and police also attended, as
timing of What
dangerous bush-do moving.
will you with your Fire services will We need to shock the com- well as a Moorabool Shire Council building
pets/livestock?
sessions
fire weather conditions. find it very difficult to put munity into action. The ads surveyor to assess structural safety, and
Into the future, extreme them out. We now know ask ‘how well do you know
Powercor isolated power from the scene.
heat and drought areyou
likely
e site and How will travel houses simply cannot fire?’ and I ask you now, did
thatthere?
to compound, leading to withstand a fire in these you know that radiant heat •••
more fires with more ex- conditions and even the best can kill you from over 300 Two separate burglaries occurred at a •••
ce in the local
treme fire behaviours.
List your alternative prepared homes
routes outwill not area
of the be metres away? Did you know Goldwind Australia wind farm on the Ballan- A burglary occurred at Agripak grain
More than 30 years ago, safe. that a single ember can start Meredith Road between 22 – 29 November storage facility on Ballan-Daylesford Road
Ash Wednesday became We learnt the tragic conse- new fire from 40kms away. and the night of 2 December. Copper cabling at 2.20am, on the morning of Thursday, 12
a tragic new milestone
PACK YOUR EMERGENCYfor quences of that KITfact in the Did you know fire can travel and other items were stolen. Two prime December. Electronic items and compressors
fire conditions in our state 2009 Victorian bushfires. Of at 25kms per hour? movers were stolen on 2 December, with were stolen.
when 75 Victorians and the more than 170 people Being unawareDONE of these both vehicles recovered later that day. DONE
•••
South Australians lost their who died, more than 130 dangers could cost the lives •••
lives. The majority of these died in or near their homes. of you and your family. A theft of a motor vehicle occurred in the The lead-up to Christmas usually sees an
deaths occurred
Protectiveas people
clothing Welike long sleeve
realised that day that vicinity of 66 Inglis Street, Ballan on the increase in burglaries. Residents are asked
This fire season, we are ask- Change of clothes
attempted clothing
to evacuatemadeat the from
staying defending in ing every Victorian living in night of Sunday, 1 December between 8pm to lock doors and windows and to be vigilant
and fibres
natural
last minute. those conditions was a futile high-risk fire areas to take and 4.30am the next day. A rear window was of persons and cars in the area. We ask these
These deaths, coupled with venture with the most heart-
responsibility for their own broken and contents
Identification from(e.g.
papers the vehicle
photowereID, sightings are reported immediately to Police
research onFood and water breaking outcomes.
the flammability stolen.
passport, insurance policies etc) by calling Triple-000. Local residents are
safety.
of buildings, led to the gen- And that’s why we talk If your home is in a high ••• asked to keep an eye on their neighbours’
eral idea that if you couldn’t incessantly about leaving
leave well ahead
Woollenof a fire, the early. Weather conditions
blanket fire risk area, the only way Community
First aid kit members who use the train are houses – especially the weekenders in the
safest thing was to stay and have changed. Fires have to guarantee that you will asked to be vigilant after a report of a lewd Dales Creek, Greendale and Blackwood
defend the house. survive a fire on days of act on a Ballarat-bound train on Friday, 6 areas.
changed. Our behaviour
That approach was support- Extreme or Code Red condi- December. A male person of interest is still
Medications and must now change too.
toiletries Pet food,
tions, is leave early and not being water and bedding if needed
sought by Police.
•••
ed by fire services for many Immediately following the be there. No home, farm or Drivers are reminded they are required
years. 2009 disaster, community •••
business is worth your life. to slow down to 40km/h when passing
Tragically For
when moreBlack Sat- tips and
survey information
data showed that speak to your localA motor
fire vehicle and
authority traileror
were stolen from
visit vic.gov.au/knowfire
I urge you, please plan the Moorabool Wind Farm at Bungeeltap emergency vehicles with red and blue lights
ecessary.
urday devastated our state more Victorians than ever
in 2009, we realised we intended to leave early on ahead and stay safe this Road, Ballan. The registration number is 1NL flashing. Fines apply.
needed to do more to keep days of extreme and Code season. 8OZ. A Mitsubishi Triton utility and a trailer See something? Say something. Call Crime
people safe. Red fire danger. Unfortu- - Steve Warrington and its contents, including power tools, are Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Ballan Police on
The 2009 Victorian bush- nately, as the horror of these CO/CEO still outstanding stolen. 5368 1303.

Plan. Act. Survive.

Go to vic.gov.au/knowfire
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Tickled pink with success

By Meg Kennedy interest groups, individuals and uniting for
a common cause.”
Pink Up Ballan has clocked up an enormous “Every person who has contributed - and
sum for breast cancer research and support, support has come in so many ways - can feel
following a successful inaugural ‘Pink Up proud of this achievement,” he said.
Your Town’ event across the district. After a successful debut, incoming Ballan
A total of $28,442 was raised for the McGrath Autumn Festival (BAF) President Deryck
Foundation in the first year of Pink Up, which Carruthers said another Pink Up fundraiser
saw the main street of Ballan decorated in could be on the cards for next year.
pink, local businesses selling specially made “I believe it should [be], the general interest
products, and community groups in Gordon from within the community has been
and Ballan, holding events to raise funds. extraordinary,” he said.
The fundraiser culminated with a Pink “From our Pink Up retrospective meeting at
Mayoral Ball, held on 1 November at St the start of November, the general consensus
Anne’s Winery. was positive, with the potential for adapting
Event organiser Kevin Harper said it is the format to allow for fewer events and a lot
“truly humbling to see what has been more pink,” he said.
McGrath Foundation Ambassador and Director Tracy Bevan with event organiser Kevin achieved by a community coming together, For more information on the BAF Committee,
Harper and Lance (Lance TV) at they Mayoral Ball. Photo – Lydenphotography.pixieset.com as small businesses or small community, visit https://www.ballanautumnfestival.org/.

WHAT’S ON
The What’s On section is for non-profit community organisations. All free events submitted will be considered for FREE publication at the
Editors discretion. Advertising of AGMs in this section will only appear if a paid public notice also appears in the classifieds section, as per
the constitution of Business & Consumer Affairs for incorporated groups.

Darley Park Native Gardens

ADULT EDUCATION Working Bee, 1st Tuesday of the month at 9am. Contact Andy MARKETS
Ballan & District Community House 5367 2616 or Wendy 5367 4170. Ballan Lions Club Market
For class enrolment information, venue hire and costs; please Bacchus Marsh Playgroup Next market – Saturday 4th January 2019.
call 5368 1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au (Behind St Andrew’s Church) Cnr Gisborne Rd & Lerderderg First Saturday each month - Inglis St, Ballan – 9am-1pm.
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre Enquiries – Kristie 0406 426 460.
Street, Bacchus Marsh. Monday-Friday 9am, 11am, 1pm &
Darley Market
Short courses and classes. 33-35 Jonathan Drive, Darley. BM & 3pm. Enquiries – 5367 2543. Saturday 21st December, 8am - 1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday each
District Photography Club - Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday The Pottery Group month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries – 0488 345
of month, 7.30pm. Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390. Tuesday and Saturday 1pm-3pm, at the Public Park Hall 145 (Alan).
The Laurels – Bacchus Marsh Community College (next to Tennis Courts), Stanley St, Gordon. All welcome.
Courses and classes. 229 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries to Maureen 0447173031. CHURCH
Enquiries & enrolments - 5367 1061. Moorabool Mission Recovery Group Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
U3A Bacchus Marsh Struggling with addiction; Pain from the past; family member Sunday Services 10am with kids program. 222 Main St,
Active seniors social learning, for daily activities contact out of control? Meeting weekly - Wednesday, 12.30pm – Jean Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries 9028 2622.
5367 5341 or visit our website - www.u3abacchus.org.au Oomes Room, Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh. Enq- St John’s Anglican Church Ballan
Pastor Merv Patton – 0412 290 036. 58 Simpson St, Ballan - Service - 10:30 every Sunday. Enq -
MEETINGS Bacchus Marsh & District Garden Club
Rev’d Glen Wesley - 5368 2730.
Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
BacchChat @ Lerderderg Library Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at The Laurels, Mass every Saturday 6.30pm.
1st Saturday of the Month, 10am-12 noon. Various topics of 229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Guest Speakers. Supper after Ballan Uniting Church
interest presented. Enquiries – 5366 7100 or www.moorabool. each meeting. All Welcome. Enquiries - Wendy 5367 4170. (St Paul’s) - Services 11.15am every Sunday.
vic.gov.au/libraries CWA - The Marshians Night Branch Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
Ballan & District CWA Meet 3rd Monday evey month at the Hub, Wittick Street, Sundays, 10:30am, Worship Service and Children’s Program.
Branch meetings – 2nd Thursday each month. RSL Hall, Darley at 7.00pm. Enquiries - Gay Hooper 0413 350 012. Phone 5367 6550 for more details.
Inglis St, Ballan, 7.30pm. All welcome - enquiries to 0407 992 Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park B3 Community
767 or email ballandistrictcwa@gmail.com Working bees every 3rd Sunday of each month. All welcome. Family friendly, informal church with a difference. Every
2nd & 4th Sunday 4.30pm at The Pavilion Room, Darley Civic
Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club Enquiries - 0400 052 857.
Centre, 182 Halletts Way, Darley.
Meetings - second Monday each month, 8pm. Tom Mullane Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc St Malachy’s Catholic Church Blackwood
Pavilion, Ballan Racecourse Reserve. Enquiries – Brian 5368 Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers Memorial Service every Sunday at 4pm.
2255 or Ray 5368 1177. Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535. Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Ballan Playgroup: Every Tuesday of school Term. St John’s Service Times - Bacchus Marsh - Every Sunday 9am and
Anglican Church Hall - 9:30-11:30am. Enquiries - 0409 681 1st, 3rd & 4th Sunday 10.30am, Saturday 5pm, Balliang -
138 Anna or 0421 905 558 Tamsin. 2nd Sunday 11am, 4th Sunday 9am, Myrniong - 1st and 3rd
Ballan Anglers Inc Sunday 11am. Enquiries 5367 5362
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Senior Citizens Church of the Living God
Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
Room, Steiglitz Street, Ballan, 7.30pm. More anglers and
of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St,
families needed and welcome – 0408 026 062. Maddingley. Enq – 0408 260 727.
Bacchus Marsh CWA Day Branch Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am at the Darley Non-denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s
Hub, Wittick Street, Darley. Enquiries: 5368 7273. KYB Monday evenings 6pm (0429 681 566.) Ladies KYB
Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics Wednesday 1pm (5367 6834).
Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month Bacchus Marsh Life Church
at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh. Meeting 10am every Sunday at the Bacchus Marsh RSL, 203
Enq - 0421 222 717. Main Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh Catholic Church
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh)
Mass Times – Saturday- 5pm; Sunday – 8.30am & 10am.
Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion. Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday. Pentland Hills
Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Kerry 9741 9705. 2pm 1st Sunday of month. Enquiries - 5367 2543 (office).

25 Fisken street,
Ballan
THRIFTY MINX - Under New Management
An Opportunity Shop with small café, the business is currently
being run by a team of local volunteers. Thank you to all those
who have supported Thrifty Minx throughout 2019.
Look forward to seeing you all again in 2020.
Opening Hours: Tuesday’s to Friday’s 10am-3pm
Saturday - 1st & 2nd each month (Market days) 10am-3pm.
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Getting
on top of
Cladding
Neat As A Pin
Flammable cladding mostly
involves expandable foam or
aluminium; neither are easy
to remove.
The program has already
audited over 200 buildings
20 Lewis Street, Darley with 434 buildings declared
Price: $440,000 - $460,000 high risk.
This stunning affordable 3 bedroom home is situated on a A recent audit identified 63
large 900m2 parcel of land with side access to fit the caravan. buildings with dangerous
Featuring a 2-way bathroom connecting to the hallway and cladding in regional Vic-
the main bedroom, spacious separate lounge area, kitchen toria, with 3 in Moorabool
with stainless steel appliances including 900mm gas cook GIL KING Shire, 16 in Greater Geelong,
8 in the Surf Coast Shire, 6 in
top, adjoining to the large meals area which looks out to the CEO, REIV Ballarat, 5 in the Yarra Rang-
spacious covered decking and landscaped gardens. With
the convenience of ducted gas heating and evaporative es, and 4 in Cardina, Greater
Combustible cladding has
cooling, new carpets in bedrooms and lounge area, plus Shepparton and Greater
become one of the most
new curtains throughout, double lock-up garage and plenty Bendigo.
dominant issues in real es-
of car space in the driveway. Located close to schools, Many LGA’s are still yet to
tate for many years.
parks, Bacchus Marsh township and freeway entrance to be audited.
The tragic deaths of 72 peo-
Melbourne and Ballarat. Currently rented for $370p/w. Not all buildings with clad-
ple in the Grenfell Tower fire
Perfect for the investor or some one who wants to move ding are high rise towers;
in June 2017 kick-started ac-
straight in. many are smaller apartment
tion across the world.
and unit blocks under five
Audits have identified thou- stories high.
sands of buildings with out-
Cladding Safety Victoria is
dated flammable cladding.
working with investors and
The real estate sector has owner’s corporations to de-
been very proactive about velop tailor-made plans to
the issue, and are work- help remove the dangerous
ing with property owners cladding and improve the
and the State Government buildings fire rating.
to identify and remove any The process isn’t quick, and
dangerous cladding. it can take around one and
It’s a stressful time, but we a half years to remove the
have been pushing hard to cladding safely, while they
ensure members of the real are refining the process,
estate sector have all the in- they are determined not to
formation they need. rush this important work
The REIV recently ran a fo- and potentially end up with
rum featuring Dan O’Brien, another Pink Batts scandal.
CEO of Cladding Safety Vic- The REIV is relieved to see
toria, speaking to a packed work underway, and the real
room of concerned figures in estate sector can’t work with-
the real estate sector. out safe homes.

www.arbeerealestate.com.au Mr O’Brien is running the

State Government’s $600
As always, if a buyer or a
seller is looking for objective
million push to remove dan- information on the market
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333 gerous cladding from Victo- or an agency– they should
Arbee Real Estate rian Buildings. visit reiv.com.au.

Gordon - Large & Spacious Blocks of Land

MN0506G

Corner of Corbetts and Cartons Road, Gordon

This exciting opportunity presents the choice of three blocks all with services available for connection. Lot 2 is approx. 1452m2 with a
north facing aspect and natural bush outlook. Recently fenced with a frontage of approx 30m ensures this allotment should work
for your dream home (STCA). Lot 3 is a corner allotment of 1215m2. With post and rail fence to the street and high timber fence
to the boundaries, this property also fronts sealed roads and enjoys natural bushland views. Lot 5 is approx. 1433m2 and ready
to build your dream home with an east facing aspect and valley views. With crown land to the west & south boundaries, this
recently fenced allotment features a combination of post & rail, timber paling and wire netting.
Price: Lot 2 & Lot 5- $299,000 Lot 3 $275,000
Agents: Chris Leonard
0409 0409 23
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Arbee Real Estate

We would like to thank all of our clients, past & present & all the local
trades, clubs and schools that we have worked with throughout 2019.
ABC Photosigns Lambrou’s Lawn and Garden Care
AJ Gallaghers Insurance - Jennifer Leete Plumbing
Allan Pirotta Tiling Services Leighroy’s Property Maintenance
Amalgamated Pest Control Linda Millington
Australia Post Louie’s Splits
Avenue Bowls Club Marsh Rodders
Bacchus Marsh Dry Cleaners Mick’s Antennas
Bacchus Marsh Farm Supplies Moorabool Shire Council
Bacchus Marsh Flooring Centre New Image Plumbing
Bacchus Marsh Florist Offtap Plumbing and Gasfitting
Bacchus Marsh Locksmiths Overall Painting & Home Repairs
Bacchus Marsh Newsagents P & C Glazing
Bacchus Marsh Plumbing Palace Signs
Bacchus Marsh SES Peter Hydes Carpentry
Bacchus Marsh Temporary Fencing Printforce
Bacchus Marsh Window Cleaning Pro Repair Group
Big Wet Spring Water Quantum Accountants – Simon
Blue Light Disco Regis Landscape Services
BM Print & Copy R.T.C. Perfection
Bridgestone Tyre Centre Sadys Cleaning Services
Calleja Memorial Safeway Pest Control
CFA Client Services Shea Electrical
Competitive Fencing and Repairs Smoke Alarms Australia
Creations By Claude St Annes Winery
Darley Cricket Club Terri Scheer Insurance Brokers
Darley Primary School The Gas Chief
Duggans Fencing The Jolly Miller
Excel Electrics The Moorabool News
G.J. Bradding The Royal Hotel
Handy Viking The Turd Burglar
Ivers Liquid Waste Tom’s Fencing
JCH Developments Twelfth Marlin
Jess & Liane’s Waste Solutions Uptop Roofing
Jims Mowing (Phil Whittington) Westend Appliances
JRL Fencing Western Screens and Blinds
Keemin Pty Ltd Western Water
Ken Carr Wilsons Hardware

Have a Safe & Happy Christmas

We look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year
From the team at Arbee Real Estate

www.arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333
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Your Questions Answered

Every week we will bring to you the answers to the most commonly asked real estate questions
& local market information. If you have a specific question or information that you would like
included please feel free to email questions@arbeerealestate.com.au

ATTENTION CURRENT & FUTURE LANDLORDS

The Victorian Parliament has passed the Residential
Tenancies Amendment Bill 2018, which includes more than
130 reforms designed to increase protection for renters,
whilst ensuring those who provide rental housing can still
effectively manage their properties.

To help manage this change we are inviting ALL current &

future Residential Landlords to attend a FREE information
session on what the changes will mean for you.

The main speaker for the night will be Hayley Mitchell from
Mitchell PT. Hayley is a highly recognised & respected,
industry trainer that has been working in the Property
Management industry for over 20 years.

DATE: January 30, 2020

TIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

VENUE: Bacchus Marsh Public Hall

Please RSVP to: questions@arbeerealestate.com.au

Disclaimer: All information contained is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable.

We cannot however guarantee its accuracy & interested parties should make & rely on their own enquiries.

For all your Real Estate needs,

Contact Arbee Real Estate 5367 2333
Arbee Real Estate or sales@arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh I 5367 2333 I sales@arbeerealestate.com.au
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SEPTIC CLEANING SELF STORAGE STONEMASON

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is now
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• Grease Traps Waste • Brand new • Alarmed and secure
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LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS
Classified ad bookings close 12PM Friday.
Bookings on (03) 5368 1966 or by email —
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Email must include full contact details or
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Bulls fall short

Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club
Ballan Golf Club
Results - Week ending Saturday 14 December
Wednesday - Stableford (Men’s & Ladies)
By Bruce Thomas
Winner - Chris Tudor (14) 37 points.
McIntyre 1st XI R/up - Hugh Miller (18) 35 points.
It was going to be a big task NTPs - 12th Andrew Germon, 15th Les Martin.
but one that captain/coach, Avenue Bowling Club Magpie - 14th Chris Tudor.
James Lidgett, thought was Results - Round 10
attainable. 284 runs in 80 overs Saturday - Stroke
MONDAY
on Maddingley Park to conquer (Cross Country, 3 Person Ambrose) 
the unbeaten Gisborne Dragons Premier Division
Avenue 8 drew BMS 8 Winners - Bob Arklay, Aggy Germon & Hugh Miller
McIntyre side. Alex Porter
and Ben Robinson both fell to Division 1 58-7.5-50.5.
Macumber for 11, leaving the Bulls with a less than desirable Avenue 0 lost Victoria 16 R/Up - Frank White, Don Wickson & Barry Lenaghan
start of being 2/22 (RIP Richie Benaud). Lidgett then came 62-9.33-52.67.
SATURDAY
to the crease and batted with his usual flair, aggression and 3rd - Brian Clifford, Travis Preston & Andrew Carton
powerful driving. The opposition was well placed in the Division 1
Avenue 2 lost Webbcona 16 63-10.17-52.83.
field which may have frustrated Lidgett but it didn’t show.
Unfortunately wickets fell around him with regularity and Division 3 4th - Victor Buttigieg, Greg McAloon & Kev Lockman
when the captain eventually spooned one for an easy catch Avenue 0 lost Creswick 18 64-11-63.
to be out for 58, the prognosis for the Bulls wasn’t good with Division 4 Magpie - 14th Vic Buttigieg. NTPs - 16th Bob Arklay,
them being 6/122. Veteran campaigner and six-time GDCA Avenue 2 lost Daylesford 16 17th Vic Buttigieg, 15th Hugh Miller.
McIntyre premiership player, Scott Wakefield, batted very

Winning streak rolls on

well and with experienced common sense, made a well
compiled 51. It wasn’t enough for the Bulls and they finished
their innings on 179. The season doesn’t get any easier with
the Bulls playing Diggers/Bula for the last game before
Christmas, with the opposition being perched second on the
ladder.
By Todd Whelan Harry Killoran brought up his 400th run as he and Danza
Johnstone Shield Darley Cricket Club Hyatt maintain their dominance over opposition bowling
The Bulls were never really in the hunt, having surrendered attacks in season 2019/20, taking their averages with the bat
first innings’ points last week. The team toiled away and Darley’s First XI continue
into the mid-sixties.
eventually dismissed Gisborne for 201 with Brad Croxford to firm as the team to beat
and Tom Wardell grabbing three wickets each. Bacchus following a 106-run routing On the whole thus far, the numbers don’t lie - It’s going
Marsh batted again but it was a bit of a non-event with the of Ballarat-Redan on the road to take something special to beat the Lions. Their toughest
Bulls getting to 3/55 off 14 overs before stumps were pulled. at the weekend. The Lions opponent come the business end could well be themselves.
remain undefeated after eight rounds and lead three of the *Darley Cricket Club will host a 20/20 double header on
••• major four key indicators heading into Christmas with just Saturday involving the Second Grade from 12.30pm and later
one round remaining before the break - justifying their the First XI against Buninyong from 4pm - all welcome for
After making 257 last week against Gisborne at the rightful place at the top of the BCA table. Darley ranks
picturesque Sankey Reserve, Bacchus Marsh was quietly the club’s final game before the Christmas break.
number one for wickets taken (season to date), runs conceded
confident that they could roll the Dragons for under their
and wickets lost (least). While the Lions rank fourth for runs BCA First Grade - (R8)
score. It happened as predicted and the Bulls got the
chocolates relatively easily bowling Gisborne out for 130. made, concessions must be given to the effectiveness and
Ballarat-Redan v Darley:
Matt Behan was the pick of the bowlers with 2/14 off 4 overs. strike power of its bowling attack. Identifying the Lions true
Darley 6/230, Overs 50. H. Killoran 79, R. Ali 54*, D. Hyatt 47.
strength - whether it’s with bat or ball - is a conundrum I’m
sure coach Brian Wheelahan is happy to reserve judgement Ballarat-Redan 124 All out, Overs 35. B. Longhurst 3/30, M.
•••
on, as long as their winning ways continue. If one was to Ekanayake 2/20, R. Khwaja 2/5. Darley won by 106 runs.
Unheralded last week but Darren Fowlie turned back the speculate on the Lions true strength, for me it’s their bowling. Darley now 1st (P8 W6 D2 L0).
clock and made a well compiled 81 in Division 2s score of 159 The Lions attack are yet to concede 200 runs in an innings - in
against Gisborne. The Bulls were duly rewarded for their fact their returns with the ball 10/123, 10/117, 4/195, 10/119, BCA Second Grade - (R8)
hard work in the field and with the ball, bowled Gisborne out 10/132, 10/49, and 10/124 are frightening numbers for any Darley v Ballan:
for 140. Rhys Watson got the votes with an inspiring spell of challenger. Wendouree (4th) have been the only line-up not Ballan 109 All Out, Overs 42.3. Darley 2/113, Overs 22.1.
5/23 off 18.5 overs. to be bowled out by the Lions in any format this year.
Darley won by 8 wickets. Darley now 1st (P8 W5 D1 L2).
Ballarat-Redan became the Lions most recent victim on
••• Saturday - bowled out for just 124 in 35 overs. The ruthless BCA Third Grade - (R8)
nature and intent of the Lions appears unlikely to subside in Napoleons-Sebastopol Gold v Darley:
Chasing 168 against Wallan at Wallan’s home ground, the the immediate future according to Wheelahan who’s leading
Bulls were in for a fight in their Division 3 match. They Darley 5/332, Overs 40. R. Densley 70, C. McDonald 66, W.
the charge of a group of men on a mission.
scraped home with Josh Huxtable (39) and Alex Byham (45) Johnson 56*, B. Densley 56*.
leading the way. Bacchus Marsh home with two wickets in “We continue to back up and play strong consistent cricket
at the minute,” he said. Napoleons-Sebastopol Gold 7/168, Overs 40. T. Cox 3/36.
the bag.
“The players are really driving one another as we reap the Darley won on first innings.
rewards of a solid preparation midweek giving us every Darley now 7th (P7 W3 D1 B1 L3). BACCHUS MARSH

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WINNERS - Matt Lanigan with Western Envoy and the Ballarat Cup trophy.
Photo - Clint Anderson

Western Envoy’s
Under 14 State Bronze Medallists Lincoln, Danielle, Emma & Mitchell. Photo – submitted

Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics

A twilight Centre meet was held last Friday evening with
a modified program conducted, seeing athletes participating
in 4-events. Henry Schoemaker was awarded the Darley
revenge win
Bakehouse PB Star of the Week, producing personal best By Gerard Guthrie
results in all his 4-events.
The 2019 Little Athletics Victoria Relay Championships were Western Envoy avenged his heartbreaking Melbourne Cup defeat when turning the tables
held at Casey Fields Athletics, Cranbourne on Saturday. on Whiskey Riot in Saturday night’s Group 2 VW Ballarat Cup Final (450m).
After qualifying from the Region Championships held in Agonisingly for trainer Angela Langton, who also bred and races Western Envoy in
mid-November, Bacchus Marsh Centre was represented by partnership with her mother Sue Smith, he was edged out by Whiskey Riot in a thrilling
10-teams at the State Championships. finish to last month’s Melbourne Cup Final.
However, that disappointment was eased, if not erased, when Western Envoy emulated his
The morning commenced with the 4x200m timed finals. First up on the track were the
mother, Shared Equity, which won the Ballarat Cup in 2015, where the great Fernando Bale
Under 14 Girls. The girls all ran strongly and placed 4th in their heat, 12th overall. The
finished fifth as $1.10 favourite.
Under 14 Boys followed the girls and all runners put in a solid performance to finish 5th, 13th
“It’s nice obviously to get one back on him,” victorious handler Matt Lanigan told GRV’s
overall. The Under 15 Boys were late progression to State the boys should be proud of their
Molly Haines.
7th placed result, 15th overall. The final 4x200m event for the Marsh was the Under 10 Mixed
“Anthony (Azzopardi) and Whiskey Riot thoroughly deserved the Melbourne Cup but I was
team. The mixed races were straight finals and after winning their event at Region these kids
glad when the number one went up on the semaphore board that we’d got one back. It was
had earned themselves a final berth at State. The team of Tanae Grero, Charlie Del Mastro,
a good race.
Patrick Lovett and Nicholas Mai all performed extremely well up against the State’s best and
“I know how much this one means to Angela and to everyone involved with the dog back in
finished the race off in 6th position.
WA as well. I’m sure Angela will be celebrating and very happy with it.
The Mixed 4x100m heats were conducted prior to the lunch break. The Under 9 team were
“He is a really special dog to me. I got to handle him on his first start and I think I’ve probably
up first and another great performance saw our team place 3rd and a progression to the
handled him on most of his wins. It’s a huge thrill to be able to do this for Jeff (Britton) and
final, to be held after the lunch break. The Under 10 team also produced an outstanding race Angela and repay the faith that they have shown in me as well.”
placing 3rd but narrowly missing a finals berth.
After finishing a close second to Bendigo Cup winner Crimson Vixen, beaten less than a
After lunch the Under 9 Boys took to the track in the 4x100m heats. In their first State length, in his Ballarat heat, Western Envoy was an $8 chance in the $47,000 to-the-winner
Championship the boys should be proud of their 5th place. The Under 14 Boys finished final, exiting box one for the second week running.
strongly to place 4th. The Under 9 Mixed team of Myah Estlick, Oliver Aspinall, Mathilde Whiskey Riot, which was also beaten in his heat, started $3.10 favourite from box seven, with
Grant and Elliot Banigo lined up for the final and after a very competitive race the kids exciting NSW youngster La Grand Quality, the fastest qualifier, at $4.30.
finished 7th in the State. The Under 14 Mixed team, ranked 4th after their heat, went into their Crimson Vixen ($5.90) flew out to lead with ease, while Western Envoy settled in second.
final a little nervous but confident and they did not disappoint. A magnificent start from Crimson Vixen led turning for home as Western Envoy hooked threateningly to the centre
Danielle Ide had the team in the mix. A determined performance from Emma Smith in the of the track, with Whiskey Riot railing powerfully into contention.
2nd leg, saw the Marsh placed mid-way in the field going into the 3rd changeover. Lincoln Western Envoy and Whiskey Riot drove to the line together and this time the photo favoured
Braszell was outstanding off the bend as he closed in on his opponents. A slick change to final Western Envoy, which scored by .19 of a length in a fast 24.85s, with Crimson Vixen third and
runner Mitchell Gardiner had the team in contention. Mitchell powered down the straight as La Grand Quality close-up in fourth.
he flew past Albury, Wangaratta and finally Corio to slip into 3rd and cross the line to secure It was a breakthrough success at Group level for Western Envoy, which had previously
the team a Bronze State medal. Congratulations to all runners and coaches Karen Lloyd and contested the Melbourne Cup (2nd), Vic Peters Classic (4th) and Maturity Classic (5th), all at
Jorge Ide. The day concluded for the Marsh with the Under 15 final. On the outside lane, Group 1 level.
Caitlin Mai got off to a good start and passed to Tamara Henry who ran the back straight “Jeff and Angela will decide on what’s next but I know the Silver Chief is coming up in a
and passed to Nate Sadhai for the 3rd leg. Final runner Ryan Lister powered down the front couple of weeks and obviously he’s got a tremendous record at The Meadows,” Lanigan said.
straight to cross the finish line in 6th place ahead of Shepparton and Werribee. “He loves it there and I think he’s actually better suited to two-turns so I think the plan
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Stars & Puzzles

mance, this could be the start of a new chapter. Watch
extremes in areas of diet, health and exercise.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
Your encouragement goes a long way in helping a younger
friend become more self confident. A difficult assignment,
professionally handled, may prove the ticket to a lucrative
job.
QUICK PUZZLE LIBRA—September 23-October 22
★★★★★★★★ This is a very social week in which you meet individuals
from unusual walks of life. Be sure not to ignore such
practical matters such as physical checkups and financial
planning.
★★★★★★★★ SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
Romance and new friendships begin. The weekend is
favourable for property matters. Domestic hassles may
ARIES—March 21-April 20 be unavoidable on Thursday but things come right by the
weekend.
Decisions over a family matter should be finalized.
Financial news could prove surprisingly bright this week SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
and your ingenuity pays off in a career or community
related project. This is a great week for embarking on new career act-
ivities and for clearing up romantic misunderstandings.
TAURUS—April 21-May 22 Legal matters may dominate more time than you hoped
for.
Last minute changes to your schedule keeps you on your
toes all week. Reunions are highlighted during the week- CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
end. New relationships are on a steadier course.
Short trips are accented and include the possibility of
GEMINI—May 23-June 21 making a key contract. A hobby could lead to a new
friendship. In romance, your partner is more decisive and
Trust more to memos than to your memory. The week more understanding.
sees you putting in overtime and earning a small bonus
or promotion. A health programme could require a com- AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
prehensive review. This week could see you taking on new responsibilities
at home or at work. A friend may be overly dependent,
NO. 9131 CANCER—June 22-July 22 even possessive. A self improvement programme should
ACROSS DOWN You may tighten your friendship circle this week. A friend start to show results.
6. Regulator (10) 1. Roofing (6) repays a favour in an unexpected way. Romance is
favoured, but be sure to keep it on the lighter side. PISCES—February 20-March 20
8. One (4) 2. Boat (7)
9. Dish (4) 3. Bit (6) The weekend focuses on cultural activities. A friend may
10. Fabric (5) 4. Standing (6) LEO—July 23-August 22 become surprisingly congenial but may dominate more
11. Slant (4) 5. Daring feat (5) You master the art of compromise. In friendship or ro- of your time than you may wish. Friday favours the
12. Dismal (9) 7. Foolish (5) mance, this could be the start of a new chapter. Watch planning of financial goals.
16. British army officer 13. Recede (3) extremes in areas of diet, health and exercise.
(9) 14. Height (7) BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
20. So (4) 15. Yell (5) VIRGO—August 23-September 22 You are creative and enthusiastic and you inspire others
22. Bird (5) 17. Pressing (6) to realize their potential. You are flighty too, and are
23. Job (4) 18. Disinclined (6) Your encouragement goes a long way in helping a younger known to abandon a task midstream in favour of a more
24. Musical instrument 19. Rebellion (6) friend become more self confident. A difficult assignment, exciting one. An on again, off again project may reach a
(4) 21. Squalid (5) professionally handled, may prove the ticket to a lucrative happy finale within the next few months. The key is a
25. Soup (10) job. combination of hard work and leadership.

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ACROSS This is a very social week in which you meet individuals

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(4). 9. Innocent person taking most of the blame, wrongly practical matters such as physical checkups and financial
(4). 10. I am preparing to leave, chum, for Spain (5). 11. planning.
Means “idiosyncrasies” (4). 12.Not wearing a coat! (9).
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Fish for the key, twit! (4). 22. Follow the path (5). 23. Airs
and graces? Could be right! (4). 24. Said “Scat!” to the
NUMBER
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and new friendships begin. The weekend is
little creature (4). 25. Be still lacking the ability to tug at favourable for property matters. Domestic hassles may
heart-strings (4,2,4). be unavoidable
ANSWER on Thursday but things come right by the
BELOW
weekend.
DOWN
1. An air filter (6). 2. When not making the rounds, strange SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
(7). 3. Rick is right in the country (6). 4. Guess Enid is This is a great week for embarking on new career act-
about four, but backward (6). 5. Darn it! A note has been ivities and for clearing up romantic misunderstandings.
popped in from downstairs! (5). 7. They carry the light Legal matters may dominate more time than you hoped
into the back street (5). 13. Thanks to the rain and the
surface of the road (3). 14. An essential when raising for.
fruit (7). 15. Index extra leaves may be added to (5). 17. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
In the vehicle stands a soldier, very sad indeed (6). 18.
When you ring up, comes in and distributes (6). 19. Stop Short trips are accented and include the possibility of
and I have something to eat (6). 21. The employees of making a key contract. A hobby could lead to a new
the club (5). friendship. In romance, your partner is more decisive and
more understanding.
21, Staff.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9130
(rev.). 15, Table. 17, Tra-GI-c. 18, A-llot-s. 19, End-I’ve. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
(rev.). 5, B-E-low. 7, T-ray-S. 13, Ta-r. 14, Sa-tsum-a This week could see you taking on new responsibilities
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Strain. 2, Off-beat. 3, Sp-R-ain. 4, Di-VI-nE at home or at work. A friend may be overly dependent,
Across - 1, Ornithologist. 8, Rodin. 9, Teacher. 10, See
B-ass. 22, Trail. 23, Side. 24, Flea (flee). 25, Fail to move. even possessive. A self improvement programme should
saw. 11, Nibble. 12, Chide. 14, Vista. 18, Harass. 20,
go. 11, Ways. 12, Unpainted. 16, Strat-agem (rev.). 20, start to show results.
Rescue. 23, Imitate. 24, Throb. 25, Argumentative.
Across - 6, Stiff price. 8, Lark. 9, Lamb (anag.). 10, Ami-
PISCES—February 20-March 20
Down - 1, Onrush. 2, Nudge. 3, Tankard. 4, Oath. 5,
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Okapi. 6, Inhabit. 7, Turkey. 13, Herring. 15, Inertia. 16, The weekend focuses on cultural activities. A friend may
Sheila. 17, Pebble. 19, Swarm. 21, Corgi. 22, Sewn.
gent. 18, Averse. 19, Rising. 21, Seamy. become surprisingly congenial but may dominate more
Stunt. 7, Silly. 13, Ebb. 14, Stature. 15, Shout. 17, Ur- of your time than you may wish. Friday favours the
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Down - 1, Thatch. 2, Trawler. 3, Morsel. 4, Status. 5, planning of financial goals.
Across - 1, Court reporter. 8, Grand. 9, A-venue-s. 10,
23, Task. 24, Tuba. 25, Minestrone.
Needle. 11, ‘Itches. 12, Harry. 14, Study. 18, Re-cord.
Tilt. 12, Cheerless. 16, Subaltern. 20, Thus. 22, Eagle. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
20, Hit-her. 23, Ex-plain. 24, Minus. 25, Lose the thread.
Across - 6, Thermostat. 8, Unit. 9, Stew. 10, Satin. 11, You are creative and enthusiastic and you inspire others
Down - 1, Co-gen-t. 2, U-sage. 3, Toddler. 4, Edam (rev.). to realize their potential. You are flighty too, and are
5, Over-t. 6, Touched. 7, Res-is-t. 13, Accepts. 15, T-R-
QUICK SOLUTIONS
known to abandon a task midstream in favour of a more
iumph . 16, Orde-Al. 17, Prised (prized). 19, Roast. 21,
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9131 exciting one. An on again, off again project may reach a
He-N(I)ce. 22, Anne (anag.). happy finale within the next few months. The key is a
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Ballan Cricket Club

Ballan 1st X1 score to 93. Noah Pace was Ballan’s best bat
Ballan 10/109 lost Darley 2/113. Batting - D finishing on 33 runs. Ballan Blue’s opening
Gardiner 25, M Currie 19, T Landt 17, J Landt bowlers were on the money straight away
14, M Kennedy 4 no. Bowling - A Mullane with both Beau Shelton and Eamon Grigg
3-0-1/20, G Muir 3-0-1/12. taking wickets in their first overs. After that
Ballan 2nd X1 it was a real grind trying to get wickets with
Ballan White’s two best bats batting superbly.
Ballan 10/135 lost Newlyn 3/137. Batting - J
Ballan Blue ended up breaking through and
Conroy 22, K Heafield 18, M Vallance 16, D
put some real pressure on with some tight
Pascoe 16, R Taylor 14, G Easterbrook 11, M
bowling. Ballan Blue ended up winning by
Golding 4 no. Bowling - J Childs 5-1-1/11, D
17 runs. Ballan Blue’s best bowlers were Beau
Pascoe 5-1-1/13, J McEgan 5-1-1/18.
Shelton 2 wickets for 3 runs, Eamon Grigg
Under 15s 2 wickets for 6 runs and Archie Connor 1
Ballan 7/103 lost Buninyong 2/175. Batting - wicket for 3 runs.
G Muir 19, J Horan 19, K Heafield 14, J Childs Batting Ballan White - C McIlwaine 13 no,
13. Bowling - A McIlwaine 2-0-1/11, E Muir B Davenport 6 no, S Burton 3, C Olthof 2, N
2-0-1/29. Britton 2.
Ballan lost the toss and were sent into bat. Bowling Ballan White - B Davenport 4-0-
George Muir started well hitting 19 and 2/9, S Burton 4-1-2/11, J Cornwill 3-0-1/7, J
Johnny Horan finished off the innings well Burton 4-1-1/12, M Ayres 4-1-1/24.
making 19 also. James Childs was the pick The Ballan White team was excited to play
of the bowlers bowling extremely well. A against their club mates. While they didn’t Ride High winning on Saturday Night. Photo Stuart McCormack

Sweet victory for sugars

disappointing loss to finish the year. get the win the White Team hoped for, the
Under 12s team did their best and maintained their
Ballan Blue 9/94 def Ballan White 6/77. impressive record of batting out every
Batting Ballan Blue - N Pace 33, C Matheson innings this season.
11, Beau Shelton 8 no, Eamon Grigg 7, A Some milestones achieved were Mabel
Connor 2. Bowling Ballan Blue - B Shelton Ayres, first ever catch and runout, Noah By Tim O’Connor Owner-breeder Peter Gleeson said last week
4-2-2/3, E Grigg, 4-2-2/4, A Connor 3-2-1/2, N Britton 2 catches in a match as wicket that a number of big Group 1 races were
Stanley, 3-0-1/10. keeper, Sarah Burton, first game taking 2 Top reinsman Greg Sugars believes potential on the table for Ride High, including the
Ballan Blue played Ballan White in the local wickets in a match, James Burton consistent superstar Ride High felt much better than illustrious Miracle Mile in March next year.
under 12s derby. Ballan Blue was sent into opening bowling after injuring himself at he did in a first-up performance last month Sugars said it would now be a matter of
bat and started beautifully with Noah Pace training, James Cornwill improved fielding when winning at Tabcorp Park Melton on getting the runs into Ride High, which has
and Eamon Grigg doing a great job for the performance, Beth Davenport 2 wickets in a Saturday night. been to the races just twice since late August
team with both retiring after their 35 balls. match and a not out batting innings, Clover Despite only having a metre to spare on the 2018.
With two new batsmen at the crease Ballan McIlwaine equal highest score and another line, the Clayton Tonkin-trained son of Art
White struck back taking four quick wickets. not out innings, Tom Norman fielded bravely “Obviously they are going to target some
Major made light work of his opposition in
Clancy Matheson came in and steadied the after sustaining a foot injury in the match, of the big races coming up early in the new
the Free For All (2240m).
ship, when he was dismissed Noah Pace and Cooper Olthof, most consistent game of the year so I think we will just race wherever is
It was the five-year-old’s second start back suitable just to get a few runs under his belt
Eamon Grigg came back in and pushed the year.
from a long injury lay-off and his first since
and make sure he is in cherry ripe condition
November 9 when scraping home for victory
by the time those good races come up in
over Hurricane Harley.
January,” Sugars said.
“He had the race obviously comfortably in
Ride High has now won 10 of 11 career
his grasp and I just tried to look after him as
starts for more than $200,000 in prizemoney.
best I could,” Sugars said of Saturday night’s
front-running display. On Saturday night, Sugars landed the
“He probably overdid it a little bit. Once I second leg of a winning double behind Joe
eased him, he’s eased too much and they run Abela-trained Madena Sky in the Emerald
him to a slightly narrower margin than what Lake Logistics Trot (1720m, NR 67-77).
we would have liked. John Caldow also drove a double, firstly
“But it’s nothing to be too concerned about. partnering Michelle Eastman’s Aleppo
We took a lot of positives out of the horse. Murphy to win the Schweppes Kids
He felt a lot sharper than what he did in his Christmas Party Trot (2240m, NR 78-100)
first-up run to me and I’m pretty happy with and then Dallas McIntyre’s Sarah Bonus in
what he did. the Pooch Beauty Salon Pace Final (1720m,
“If I had’ve been fair dinkum and sort of 4YO+ NR 46-51).
pushed him right out, I think he would have Training honours were shared, with 12
held a pretty decent margin and looked very, different people getting in the winner’s
Both Ballan U12 teams after the game with their coaches and umpires. Photos CHRIS THOM very impressive.” circle on Saturday night.

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