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TRAFALGAR HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
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FEBRUARY 2015
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TRAFALGAR’S LEADING
CITIZENS RECOGNISED
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lenn Rodda, Robin Sefton and Lydia Jacka were
recognised as Trafalgar’s
citizens of the year at the annual
Australia Day breakfast held at Trafalgar Public Hall on 26 January.
Glenn and Robin received the
award in the adult category and
Lydia in the junior category.
Presenting the awards, Trafalgar Community Development
Association (TCDA) president
David Lyons said the three award
winners were very worthy recipients.
David said the two adult recipients have had very different
input into our community and
the committee was pleased that
this demonstrates the diversity of
volunteering.
Glenn Rodda
Glenn Rodda has lived in Trafalgar for 26 years and increased
his volunteer involvement when
he retired.
He has been an active member of Trafalgar Lions Club for
many years. He puts in 11/2 days
each week chopping firewood
which is a great fundraiser for
the club, and hence benefits the
town.
He has been on the Lions
Club board for five years and
was vice-president in 2013 and
2014 and as ‘tail-twister’ or Sergeant-at-Arms for three years.
Glenn has been a voluntary
worker at Old Gippstown for 13
years where he takes a variety of
roles.
He’s involved with the
schools’ program - especially a
walk and talk discussion about
how Gippsland was settled and
developed. He has been known
to dress up as a Swaggie!
Glenn is also well known
among many groups in Trafalgar
and further afield for another
role where he dons a familiar
red and white costume along
with a flowing beard.
This usually happens in December and in this role Glenn
brings joy to people of all ages,
from our playgroup and Kinder
to various community groups.
Glenn is a member of Trafalgar and Thorpdale Returned
Services League Sub-branch.
He also drives the community bus every fortnight, enabling
housebound elderly citizens to
enjoy the activities and a meal at
the community centre.
Glenn was an actor in the
Trafalgar Amateur Drama Society play in 2012, demonstrating
his ability to draw a laugh from
the audience. He was regular at
rehearsals and learnt his lines always a good thing!
TCDA president David Wombat Lyons (left) with Trafalgar’s junior citizen of the year Lydia Jacka and joint adult citizens of the year
Robin Sefton (above) and Glenn Rodda (right)
Robin Sefton
Robin Sefton moved to Trafalgar
over 30 years ago.
Since completing her working life in education, Robin has
worked tirelessly for Traf News,
bringing many of the skills developed over her teaching career.
She began in 2000 as a compositor and like many volunteers
had a steep learning curve with
little training to become proficient
at the internal production processes and the various software
programs used for the layout of
the paper.
Robin took on the role and
responsibilities as the sub editor
in 2004 for a number of years until the paper re-structured with a
paid graphic designer being contracted to the paper.
Robin puts in an enormous
amount of time to get the news out
to our local residents - it was not
unusual for her to work about two
weeks full time in a given month.
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Sylvia’s birthday bash
O
n 21 December 2014,
100 years to the day that
Mrs Sylvia Beryl Hill (nee
Ward) was born, she was driven
in an open topped sports car to
Trafalgar Bowls Club to celebrate
her birthday.
During the day a myriad of
family from her 92-year-old sisTrafalgar’s newest centenarian Sylvia Hill surrounded by her sons Bruce, Graham, Ronald and the cake made
and decorated by two of her grand daughters
ter-in law to a five-year-old great
grandson and even younger great
cousins were present.
With some of the guests
travelling great distances from
Queensland, New South Wales
and most parts of Victoria, more
than 200 people helped to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
After a luncheon, a speech by
her eldest son, Graham outlined
some of her life’s events including her childhood and her life
to date, her many trips, houses,
cars, community awards and
her memories of how things had
changed over her lifetime.
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Page 2 — Traf News February 2015
EDITORIAL
T
he new year provides
an opportunity to reflect on the past and
look forward to the future.
Whether or not readers commit themselves to
resolutions at the start of the
year, Traf News is resilient
in its commitment to reflect
the views of the community
through its articles being written by community members.
Traf News is indebted to
its contributors, both past
and current. Our articles are
one of the many ways that
differentiates a community
newspaper from commercial
newspapers.
Indeed, less than ten per
cent of the articles in this
paper are written by people
trained in journalism - the articles we use from the Warragul Gazette represent the vast
majority of that ten per cent.
Our contributors are not
professional journalists, they
are ordinary members of
our community. Therefore,
ALBERT’S
CORNER
there is no consistency in the
writing styles of individual articles.
Some may see this lack of
consistency as negative. We,
at Traf News, see it as a positive.
Similar to the community
in which we live, this paper
provides for the individuality
of us all. The various writing
styles of the articles reflect the
diversity of the community in
which we live.
This year will be see a
number of changes to Traf
News personnel. We have a
new graphic designer and a
new administration officer.
We also expect to see
some of our long-serving
volunteers retire. The latter
will place a huge burden on
the paper if replacements are
not found. Previous requests
for new volunteers have gone
unanswered.
Any people interested in
volunteering for the paper
should contact the editor.
I have no special
talent. I am only
passionately
curious.
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Sylvia’s
birthday
bash
Value of community
newspapers
Dear Editor
As a retired long term publisher
of country daily and non daily
newspapers and as a current director of The Victorian Country
Press Association Ltd, I would
like to support your editorial appearing in the December 2014
issue of the Traf News.
The smaller a country city or
town is, so the importance of its
local newspaper increases.
A local newspaper is a strong
binding force in such communities where residents are better
known to each other and share
events in common to a greater
extent.
Local newspapers not only
provide a forum for community
discussion but also provide a
vehicle to drive the development
of town facilities and social improvements.
In many communities where
the commercial centers are not
strong enough with advertising revenue to support a viable
stand alone newspaper, the gap
is filled by products such as the
Traf News with the willing help
of volunteers.
Every issue of a local newspa-
per is a valuable historic record
for future potential researchers.
A country editor recognizing the speed of word of mouth
in a small community once said
“even if a newspaper only confirmed the rumors, it’s need was
proven”.
Even in these highly technological times it could also be
said a community without a local
newspaper is a community without a soul.
D. Morris
Warragul
Battle - 210 years
Dear Editor
How many Trafalgar residents
know where the town’s name
comes from and how many have
recently looked at Nelson’s statue/column near the highway?
As an interested community
volunteer I’m reminding the Trafalgar community that this year is
the 210 Anniversary of the British
Navel Victory off Cape Trafalgar.
I’m also asking you what can
you do to help make 2015 Battle
of Trafalgar Festival more meaningful, more entertaining and
more fun?
I believe you have the ability,
imagination and skills to contribute towards making this years
festival one of the best.
Groups or individuals - now
is the time to start planning.
Contact me with your ideas:
marge42@me.com
Have a look on Facebook at
Battle of Trafalgar Festival.
Marge O’Donnell
Trafalgar
Ed: The Battle of Trafalgar’s
annual general meeting will be
held on Monday 9 February at
7pm at the Traf Hotel.
Albert Einstein
Rubbish at Rec Precinct
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Disposing of household garbage
and other rubbish dumped at
the Trafalgar Recreation Reserve
is costing user groups at the reserve many hundreds of dollars
each year.
The football/netball, soccer,
cricket, boxing and Lions clubs
pay to have garbage collected as
the reserve is not included in collections made by Baw Baw Shire.
Each year, in the week after
Christmas, the skip at the reserve
is filled with wrapping paper and
packaging materials from Christmas gifts.
We have assembled a collection of Christmas 2014 gift cards
from wrapping dumped in the
bin and hope S****t enjoyed his
gift from Secret Santa, the H***r
family appreciated V****’s gift
and S****e was pleased with her
gift from Aunt R**h and Uncle
J**n.
You should be aware that
dumping your rubbish at the Reserve means the clubs based at
the reserve have to raise money
to pay for your rubbish disposal.
Dumping of fill and other
material at the reserve is also a
problem.
Please do not use the reserve
as a tip.
Anyone who sees people
dumping rubbish at the reserve
should make a note of vehicle
details including registration
number and advise Baw Baw
Shire.
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Before the lighting of the
candles, local Baw Baw shire
councillor and long term acquaintance of the family Cr
Murray Cook spoke of many
things including her term as
the swimming pool manager
in the early 1970’s before
presenting her with many
well wishes from the local
government members, the
governor general, the prime
minister and the big one
from Elizabeth R (Queen
Elizabeth II).
Her sons also presented
her with a memento that had
its origin in the same year
as her and was in as good
shape as she is and came up
with a gold 1914 Australian
penny.
In response Sylvia
thanked all her family and
many friends for attending
and making it a very memorable day.
After a big day of celebrations she partied on with
a couple of younger nieces
in Trafalgar with coffee and
more cake.
The latest count of Birthday cards is approaching
the 200 mark with cards
coming in from places afar
as Ireland and Terrington
Street Clements Norfolk
Great Britain where the
Ward and Ashby families
originated from.
After a couple of days to
recuperate, the talk is now
about planning her 105th so
she can get another greeting
from Elizabeth R or her successor.
Rod Cheatley
Secretary
Trafalgar Recreation
Precinct Committee of
Management
quote of the month
Ordinary people need to lead and not sit there and think that governments are going to spoon
feed them
Ian Kiernan - organiser of Clean up Australia Day
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Traf News employs new people
New Admin officer
Connie Tulloch
Traf News welcomed a new
member to its team, Connie Tulloch, in December.
Connie has many years’ experience in administration and payroll/human resources and also
works as a customer service officer within the aged care sector.
As the administration officer
at Traf News, Connie will be responsible for the paperwork behind the advertising process, and
will work with the advertising
officer in liaising with advertisers
for approval of new and existing
advertisements, as well as ensuring the office runs as smoothly
and efficiently as possible.
Connie has lived in Moe for
the majority of her life and is
married with two teenage girls.
Over the last 18 years Connie
and her husband Rob have run
a successful concreting business
servicing the Latrobe Valley and
surrounding areas.
She enjoys socialising with
friends, shopping, spending time
with her family and going to the
beach.
Connie is looking forward
Tracey Bertram, Traf News’ new graphic designer with Brendon Hill
win the division one competition.
Traf News’ administration of its advertisements will change with its new administration officer Connie
Tulloch who will work with the paper’s advertising officer (and long-time cricketer) Ian Southall
New graphic designer
Tracey Bertram
to the challenge of working in a
completely different industry and
getting to know businesses and
people within Trafalgar.
Traf News’ advertising officer, Ian Southall, will continue
to meet advertisers in the first
instance.
Editor Mick Bourke said
Connie brings excellent administration skills to Traf News, and
advertisers will have begun to
hear from her as she confirms
advertisements.
“Connie and Ian will work
well together to ensure we provide the best service possible to
our advertisers,” said Mick.
“On another matter, I also
want to congratulate Ian, who
was recognised by Cricket Victoria in November for his services
to cricket.
“Ian has been involved in
cricket for 50 years as a player,
administrator and volunteer, and
played most of his cricket for
Rosedale-Kilmany and played
representative cricket. He continues to be involved with cricket
at Mirboo North, where he now
lives.”
Ian represented Victoria
Country in division one of the
national over-60s cricket titles in
November. His team went on to
A self-confessed technology
geek, Doctor Who fan and serial
renovator, Tracey Bertram, also
brings over 25 years’ experience in the design and printing
industry.
“I’m really looking forward
to working with the Traf News
team, they seem like a dynamic
and motivated crew”, said Tracey.
“I have worked in design for
small business, big business,
government departments, not-
Citizen of the year
that the thought and preparation
she puts into this as phenomenal.
Her ability to connect with the
children has been very positive.
Lydia is involved with the AIM
mentoring program which encourages indigenous students to
stay in school and maximise their
opportunities.
She is a young carer, having a
sister with Down Syndrome and
has mentored other young carers. She is very aware of including participants with additional
needs when planning or conducting community events.
Lydia is qualified as a level 2
first-aider and has volunteered
at many community events including Trafalgar skate festivals
and battle of Trafalgar Community events as well as with church
camps and family style events
Lydia holds a Certificate 3 in
Outdoor Recreation (obtained
during a gap year at Camp Coolamatong on the Gippsland Lakes)
and has led kayaking and other
outdoor activities both in Trafalgar and across Gippsland.
Lydia’s two nominators commented that, although she has
been very involved with young
people, she forms good relationships with older members of
the community and is not one to
shout her own praises.
made by individuals that have
been outstanding and to recognise publically how this person
has had a positive impact.
Secondly, to encourage other
community members to continue
to contribute to building up our
neighbourhood.
There are two categories - a
Young Citizen of the Year for
people under 25 and an adult
category.
The Citizen of the Year Committee is dependent on the nominations received so please take
the time to think who might be a
worthy recipient from your networks and take a few moments to
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Robin’s thoughtful approach
to her work at Traf News has led
to many processes being refined
and many improvements in the
production practices.
She was instrumental in recognising the need to change and
update both procedures and
equipment.
In 2009, she oversaw the
complete replacement of the
computer system. She has recognised the difficulties of attracting
volunteers for specialised tasks
and has taken a lead role in identifying positions which could be
advertised as paid jobs.
She has developed position
descriptions for the consideration of the editor and committee
of management.
Robin recognised the growth
of the paper and the subsequent
need for Traf News to change to
continue to attract readership.
She supported the change to the
tabloid size and the increased use
of colour.
Robin is aware of the value
of all Traf News’ volunteers and
contractors, and has demonstrated that commitment to them
through individual support and
coaching.
She has supported the development of training notes and is
always keen to discuss ways of
making procedures more efficient.
She understands the importance of providing opportunities
for community members to voice
their particular interests through
Traf News and works closely with
the editor to ensure fairness and
balance.
Lydia Jacka
Lydia moved to Trafalgar with her
parents in 2009 and has been an
active volunteer in a variety of
roles and with different groups
within the community.
Lydia is studying primary education at Monash Gippsland and
volunteers weekly at Narracan
primary school where she has
organised a media project which
engaged students who find school
challenging as well as extend the
skills of students with basic abilities.
She also helps with the swimming program there, having a
current Bronze Medallion.
She has very good technology
and audio visual skills and has
been a valuable asset for the community carols at Thorpdale and
Trafalgar, the preschool ‘mainly
music’ program and several primary school holiday programs.
On occasions, she has been
a helpful problem solver when
there have been difficulties adapting technology to various needs.
Lydia helps weekly with Sunday School at St Mary’s parish
and prepares learning games and
engaging activities which the children love.
She also is an active part of
the JAFFAS afterschool team on
Wednesdays in Trafalgar and
Thursdays in Yarragon.
Her nominators commented
Aim of the awards
Each year, TCDA presents Trafalgar Citizen of the Year awards to
people in our local community
who have volunteered their time
and energy to help make this district a very positive and friendly
place to live.
The aim is two-fold. Firstly, to
acknowledge the contributions
for-profit organisations and just
about everything in-between.
“On a personal level, I have
a passion for renovating houses
and reinvigorating second-hand
furniture.”
Tracey is a qualified graphic
designer with a degree in graphic
communication, and has a background in graphic design, publishing and print production.
Tracey will pick up the reins
from Brendon Hill who has filled
the graphic design position since
May 2014. Brendon has had to
resign as he now lives in Inverloch.
fill out the nomination form for
2016 which will be made available later this year.
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Local business support Traf Fire Brigade
Intersection
frustrating
to locals
By Colin Proctor
T
hanks to the generosity of
the community and local
businesses Trafalgar Fire
Brigade has been able to buy extra equipment.
Both Trafalgar IGA supermarket and Cafe Obsession have collection tins at their registers, and
many locals and visitors contribute change. It all adds up.
CFA brigades receive a small
allowance, but any additional
equipment must be paid for by
fund raising.
The brigade is currently saving for a replacement Forward
Command Vehicle and to fit remote control to the engine bay
doors to help with a quicker
turnout to emergencies.
When a house is on fire, every
second counts.
The brigade recently purchased e-flares. They are placed
on the ground and send out powerful emergency red and blue
flashes of light.
They have already been used
several times at motor vehicle
accidents and are used to warn
on-coming motorists, which has
helped with safety.
The funding for this equipment came from the collection
tins and from Saturday morning
sausage sizzles at IGA.
Thank you Trafalgar for your
continued support of our local
fire brigade.
Trafalgar IGA manager Barney and Fire Brigade secretary Colin Proctor with the new e-flares
Are
you
fi
re
ready?
2015 Baw Baw Shire
Business Excellence
awards launched
B
aw Baw Shire Council
launched the 2015 Business Excellence Awards
as part of an end of year networking opportunity for local
businesses.
Best Match Recruitment was
announced as the new naming
rights sponsor for 2015.
The awards provide a great
opportunity for local businesses to be recognised for
their efforts. As part of the
award nomination process applicants will be encouraged to
undertake a self-evaluation and
health check of their business.
The awards highlight the importance of business networking, providing opportunities for
local businesses to share management ideas and potential
joint projects.
Mayor of Baw Baw Shire
councillor Debbie Brown was
pleased to officially launch
Business Excellence Awards for
another year.
“The awards are a great way
to raise the profile of our local
businesses and the hard work
they put into supporting the
economy and our community.
“I encourage all local businesses to think about applying for the 2015 awards. It’s a
great opportunity to evaluate
the way your business runs and
network with other local businesses,” said the Mayor.
Any businesses wanting more information on the
awards can contact council’s
Economic Development team
on 5624 2411 or visit www.
bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
T
rafalgar and surrounding
residents are reminded to
make their properties fire
ready as summer sets in.
Baw Baw Shire Council has
been conducting fire prevention
inspections to ensure that properties are maintained and has already issued 866 Fire Prevention
Notices this season.
Under the obligations of the
Country Fire Authority Act, council can issue Fire Prevention Notices to private property owners
who fail to keep their properties
well managed during fire season.
Property owners who fail to
comply with the directions outlined in Fire Prevention Notices
can receive an infringement notice of $1,476.
Baw Baw Shire mayor, councillor Debbie Brown encouraged
all residents to inspect their
properties now and eliminate
any hazards that may pose a
threat this fire season.
“Property owners and resi-
dents in rural areas and within
towns are urged to keep vegetation under control to keep the
community safe and avoid possible fines,” said the Mayor.
Preparing your property
against the threat of bushfires
and reviewing your bushfire survival plan before the fires season
is the best way to reduce the impact of fire on your home.
“Now is the time to do those
annual maintenance tasks
around the home including
clearing guttering, keeping your
grass at a reasonable length, removing firewood, dry leaves and
other rubbish from around your
home, and making sure flammable materials are in a safe place.
Recent weather conditions and significant vegetation
growth, along with the weather
projection over the rest of summer, indicates that Baw Baw
Shire’s summer fire risk will be
substantial, especially related to
grass fires.
The Fire Danger Period has
now commenced and places restrictions on lighting fires in Baw
Baw Shire.
Residents who plan to conduct any burn offs require a burn
off permit as the Fire Danger Period is now in force and must
register their burns through the
CFA Burn-off Line on 1800 668
511.
To download a Fire Ready Kit
and for more information about
how to prepare your property
during fire season, go to http://
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ or contact
the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on 1800 240
667.
The most up to date bushfire information can be found
through the CFA website, the
FireReady App, CFA’s social media channels such as Facebook
and Twitter, local radio or the
VBIL.
T
rafalgar residents have
been left frustrated at significant delays after the
upgrade of traffic lights on the
Princes Highway.
Residents have complained
that traffic travelling north to
south face significant delays after
the re-sequencing of traffic lights
at the Willow Grove Road/Ashby
Street intersection.
VicRoads Eastern Victoria
regional director Scott Lawrence said the recently finished
$195,000 safety upgrade followed a series of crashes.
“During the five year period
between July 2008 and June
2013, there were five recorded
crashes where someone was injured at these intersections, one
of which involved a pedestrian
crossing the Princes Highway
being struck by a vehicle turning
left from Willow Grove Rd,” said
Mr Lawrence.
“To help minimise the risk
of crashes and increase pedestrian safety at this busy intersection, the operation of the traffic
and pedestrian signals has been
changed.”
Mr Lawrence said the traffic
light sequencing had been altered to help minimise the risk of
traffic queuing across the railway
crossing.
In addition, a pedestrian-only
phase was added to the lights,
which prevents vehicles from
making a left hand turn onto
Princes Highway from Willow
Grove Road while pedestrians
are crossing the highway.
Despite comments that the
installation of warning signs
had mistakenly impacted on the
traffic light sequencing, Mr Lawrence said this was not the case.
“The advanced flashing ‘intersection ahead’ warning signs
operate independently and have
no impact on the sequencing of
the traffic lights,” said Mr Lawrence.
“The installation of the warning signs is an extra safety measure to alert motorists in advance
to slow down as there is an intersection ahead.”
Member for Narracan Gary
Blackwood announced the
$195,000 upgrade in June last
year, stating the intersection was
used extensively by locals, visitors and increasingly the freight
industry that transports agricultural products around the area.
Source: Warragul Gazette
Police put firearm
owners on notice
P
olice have identified that
some firearm owners may
not be storing their firearms legally and are planning
to crack down on the practice
of storing firearms in improper
storage units.
Random inspections will be
carried out on owners and the
facilities they store their firearms
in. Those who have inadequate
storage facilities may face charges and could have their firearms
removed.
As a result of a spate of
firearm thefts throughout the
Latrobe Valley, Baw Baw and
South Gippsland areas Police
have identified that in some instances it is very easy for thieves
to access improperly stored firearms.
The Firearms Act requires
that when firearms are not being
used, they must be locked away
and secured properly.
This means they must in a
receptacle that is strong and not
easily penetrable and it must
have locks of sturdy construction.
The firearm safe must also be
bolted to the floor or wall of the
premises where the firearms are
stored
Divisional Firearms Officer,
Leading Senior Constable Ian
Miles said, “All firearm owners
need to take their responsibilities seriously and get proper and
secure storage.
“In this day and age, the ‘old
school lockers’ and wooden
wardrobes are not good enough
as they can be broken into with
minimal effort.”
Firearm safes, whether store
bought or home made, should be
installed to keep the firearms out
of reach of thieves.
“Those owners not prepared
to make these efforts should
consider disposing of their firearms through a firearm dealer
or surrendering them to a Police
Station for destruction,” Leading
Senior Constable Miles said.
Anyone with inquiries can
contact the Divisional Firearms
Officer on 5131 5072.
Baw Baw switches to energy
efficient lighting
S
treet lights across Baw
Baw Shire are having their
globes replaced with energy efficient LED lights during the
next few months.
The $1.22 million changeover project is partly funded by
the Australian Government and
council’s 2014/15 Capital Works
Program.
Trafalgar and Yarragon’s inefficient 80 watt mercury vapour
lights have already been replaced
with 18 watt LED lights.
Baw Baw Shire Council director of community assets Phil Cantillon said the move to energy efficient lighting offered long-term
benefits to council, the community and the environment.
“The bulk public street lighting changeover project works
towards our goals for environmentally and financially sustainable public lighting throughout
Baw Baw Shire. As a result of the
changeover, council will make
annual savings while reducing
NBN coming to
McMillan…
H
…But not to Traf
omes and businesses
in McMillan are a step
closer to getting the
National Broadband Network
(NBN), with build to commence on the network by June
2016.
The NBN Co released its national rollout plan to June 2016
in December last year, which
includes parts of the following towns in McMillan where
the fixed-line build will commence:
Towns close to Trafalgar
that will get NBN by 2016 are
Bunyip, Garfield, Longwarry,
Cloverlea, Darnum, Drouin,
Drouin East, Nilma, Warragul,
Yarragon and Mirboo North.
Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent said it was an
important milestone for the
area, with greater certainty for
homes as businesses as they
prepare for superfast broadband services.
“The message for McMillan residents is clear - superfast broadband is another step
closer,” Mr Broadbent said.
Mr Broadbent’s office
couldn’t say when the NBN will
be available in Trafalgar.
energy and greenhouse emissions by 77 percent.
“The new LED lights have a
longer lifespan, which will significantly reduce ongoing maintenance costs. These lights also
provide a greater uniformity of
light along a street, increasing
visibility and safety for our residents,” said Mr Cantillon.
The new lights also have a
longer lifespan than the traditional option, lasting fifteen years
on average.
Further
work on Traf
recreation
precinct
B
aw Baw councillors considered the reports to
various recreation parks
in the shire at their meeting
on 10 December last year, and
adopted the Recreation Masterplans for Warragul, Drouin, Trafalgar and Yarragon which were
reviewed late last year.
Council made no decision on Trafalgar’s recreation
precinct other than to form a
working group to address the
complex matters surrounding
the Trafalgar Recreation Precinct including the committee
of management, water sustainability, tenancy agreements and
connection to sewer.
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Cenotaph re-dedicated
Debbie Brown appointed mayor
B
aw Baw Shire Council appointed councillor Debbie Brown as mayor with
councillor Joe Gauci elected as
deputy mayor at a statutory meeting in late November.
In accepting her appointment, Cr Brown acknowledged
the leadership of former mayor
councillor Murray Cook over the
past two years and outlined her
priorities for the future.
“Over the coming twelve
months I want us to continue
to work together to deliver our
council plan and work with the
ceo to be a strong advocate on
behalf of our community,” said
Cr Brown
“There is a lot going on with
major projects worth around
$60 million currently being de-
By Kevin Carmody
Trafalgar’s Sylvia Hill, a strong supporter of Trafalgar Thorpdale RSL with Gerda Kelly, vice-president of Lang
Lang RSL after the re-dedication of the cenotaph
New Baw Baw Shire mayor cr. Debbie Brown with deputy mayor Joe Gauci
Committee for
Gippsland had big
year
livered in the shire. Through
ongoing advocacy and support,
projects such as these will continue to be developed in Baw
Baw for the benefit of all in the
community - now and into the
future.
“I also would like to thank my
fellow councillors who have also
taught me that we all have a skill
to offer the collective of council
and to make sure that all decisions are well thought out and
comprehensively covered before
a final decision is made,” Cr
Brown said.
Cr Brown also thanked the
chief executive officer, executive
team and council staff for their
professional support and advice
to the council over the past two
years and beyond.
Outgoing mayor Cr Murray
Cook reflected on the challenges
that were overcome by the council during his two year tenure.
“We looked hard at what the
community could afford in relation to the payment of rates that
had been escalating over past
years. The result delivered by
this council is the lowest rate
rise for Baw Baw Shire in many
years. This year it was also one
of the lowest rural rate rises in
the state.
“There has also been an
improved focus on roads and
drains, as requested by the
community in the run up to the
council elections. However, we
still have a long way to go in this
area,” Cr Cook said.
New tourism sign for
Tanjil Valley
World War II veteran Arthur Erbs with Betty McCulloch from Trafalgar at the cenotaph’s re-dedication
Baw Baw shire councillor David Balfour, Con Versteden and John Brasher from Tanjil Valley Progress Association, receive the cheque from Trafalgar & District Community Bank’s branch manager Phil Drummond
The cenotaph draped prior to its re-dedication at its new home at Trafalgar Thorpdale RSL’s premises
T
he Trafalgar Cenotaph
was formally unveiled
and re-dedicated before
Christmas at its new home in the
grounds of Trafalgar Thorpdale
RSL in Kitchener Street.
The new Memorial Wall
was also formally unveiled and
dedicated, recording the names
of family members who served
their country.
RSL Chaplain, the Rev Cyril
Payne, officiated at the dedication ceremony.
The guest of honour and
keynote speaker was the Victorian president of the RSL, Major General David McLachlan,
AO (Retired) who also gave the
keynote address.
General McLachlan reminded those who attended the rededication ceremony that the
combined Cenotaph and Memo-
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war but a place of peace.
He said it provided a place
where family members of those
who lost their lives and all of
those who served their country
in time of war could come and
reflect in peace on their contribution to the Australian nation.
Rev Payne also spoke on the
reflective nature of the memorial and the price paid by those
it commemorated for freedoms
that we enjoy as a nation.
These freedoms came at a
great human cost and should
not be taken for granted.
Trafalgar-Thorpdale
RSL
president, Ray James, thanked
all who contributed to the project to move the cenotaph to its
new site. He said it was fitting
that they should be represented
in the unveiling ceremony.
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Tom Pye wins RSL raffle
T
rafalgar/Thorpdale RSL
held its Christmas raffles
as part of its Christmas
party in mid-December.
Winners were:
Lawn mower - Tom Pye
(Trafalgar)
Remembrance watch - Robin Auty (Narracan)
DVD player - Allan Erbs
(Trafalgar)
World War 1 bronze figure Brian Matthews (Trafalgar)
HP flask - Mal Climo (Trafalgar)
RSL golf day on again
Trafalgar/Thorpdale RSL’s annual golf day will be held on 15
March at Trafalgar Golf Club.
There are many prizes,
worth $2000, to be won, in-
cluding a golf cart and trailer
for a hole-in-one.
Entry fee is $25, payable
with the entry form, which
must be received by 1 March.
The event is a Stableford
event.
Come solo or make up a
team of four. Women are most
welcome.
Players will be able to purchase BBQ food, tea and coffee, jam scones and cream, and
drinks from the golf club.
There’ll be drinks carts
around the course during the
day.
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From left: Committee for Gippsland board members, deputy chair Jon McNaught from GHD, Dr Harry Ballis
from Federation University, Robert Radford from Radfords Meats, Lynda Bertoli from Sage Technology, Victoria
Police’s chief commissioner Ken Lay, Toni Wakefield from Safetech Tieman Solutions, David Lowe from Business Insight Group, and Chairman Harry Rijs from Patties Foods
T
he
Committee
for
Gippsland has capped off
a big year with its annual
general meeting (AGM) and
launch of a new strategic plan.
Victoria Police’s outgoing
chief commissioner Ken Lay
was the keynote speaker at the
AGM, focussing his address on
violence against women.
Committee for Gippsland
chief executive officer Mary Aldred said that family violence
and violence against women was
an issue that impacted on every
part of the community. “This
is an issue that requires local
leadership, and a change in attitude,” said Ms Aldred.
Chief Commissioner Ken Lay
said, “This is not something
Victoria Police arrests can take
care of.
“We’ve actually got to change
the attitudes about how men
treat women, how they understand the causes of violence and
their sense of entitlement to assault women,” he added.
Over 60 members of Committee for Gippsland attended
the AGM, where two new board
members were welcomed, Dr
Harry Ballis from Federation
University, and Ms Lynda Bertoli
from Sage Technology.
They join chairman Harry
Rijs from Patties Foods, Jon
McNaught from GHD, Toni
Wakefield from Safetech Tieman
Solutions, David Lowe from
Business Insight Group, Rohan
Hubbard from Warren Graham
Murphy, Robert Radford from
Radfords Meats, and Rowan
Dowland from bankmecu.
The new Committee for
Gippsland Strategic Plan was
also launched at the AGM.
“Our new strategic plan
comprehensively lists the aims
and objectives that the Committee for Gippsland believes
he Tanjil Valley Progress
Association, with the
sponsorship of the Trafalgar & District Community Bank
Branch of the Bendigo Bank
and assistance of the Baw Baw
Shire, has installed a tourism
welcome sign at the recreation
reserve in Willow Grove.
The sign sets out a brief his-
tory of the valley, with both historical and current photographs
combined with a map and information on local activities and
tourism opportunities.
are essential to further develop
Gippsland’s economic and community potential. These aims
will provide tangible outcomes
for Gippsland, and we are already working hard to achieve
them,” said Ms Aldred.
The top priorities for 2015
to 2017 are: securing a business case and eventually funding for a new hospital for West
Gippsland; focussing on investment in roads and transport
infrastructure for the region,
including the full duplication
of the Princes Highway from
Traralgon to Sale and upgrading
the South Gippsland Highway;
achieving full funding for the
Macalister Irrigation District’s
2030 revitalisation project and
the Phillip Island Nature Park’s
Summerland’s Peninsula Infrastructure Master Plan.
Committee for Gippsland will
continue to advocate for Lakes
Entrance to host the National
Surf Life Saving Championships,
and is continuing to work with
the Lakes Entrance Surf Club on
that priority.
Higher education, skills,
agribusiness and food processing in the region are also high
priorities for Committee for
Gippsland.
Committee for Gippsland
also reported on its other activities for the year, which included
hosting seven events with Victorian Government ministers
and seven events with Victorian
shadow ministers throughout
the year, and a strong agenda of
policy and submissions work to
government discussion papers
including the Federal Government’s higher education reforms and the Victorian Budget
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Community groups invited
to share Farm World stand
B
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New
re-cycling
bins in
Trafalgar
ommunity groups are invited to be a part of Baw
Baw Shire Council’s stand
at Farm World this year.
Council is seeking expressions of interest from not-forprofit community groups based
in the shire who’d like to promote and showcase their activities, programs, initiatives or ser-
vices at the stand from Thursday
26 to Sunday 29 March 2015.
“The opportunity is open to
all sorts of community groups
including sporting, cultural,
service, friendship and volunteering groups to showcase
what they do and how people
might get involved.
“It could also provide a valu-
able opportunity for not-forprofit groups to network with
each other and perhaps create
new partnerships for future
projects,” said mayor of Baw
Baw Shire councillor Debbie
Brown.
Farm World is one of the
biggest field days in Victoria and
a popular day out for the farm-
ing community attracting over
50,000 visitors over the four
days it is held.
Although the primary audience is the farming community
and businesses, in recent years
it has increasingly provided a
platform for local producers
and small businesses, educational institutions and other
service organisations to promote and sell their services and
products.
For eligibility criteria, further information or an application form please email events@
bawbawshire.vic.gov.au , or call
5624 2411.
Cook to chair
council group
C
r Murray Cook has been
elected to the position
of chair of the Peri Urban Group of Rural Councils,
with deputy chairs Cr Neil
Rankin from Bass Coast and
Cr Jennifer Anderson from
Macedon Ranges.
The Peri Urban Group of
Rural Councils - representing
the shires of Bass Coast, Baw
Baw, Golden Plains, Macedon
Ranges, Moorabool, Murrindindi and Surf Coast - was established in 2007 to help advocate for better planning and
development outcomes for the
peri-urban areas.
Each peri-urban council
is facing a number of shared
challenges and issues.
As chair Cr Cook will take
a lead role in coordinating
and promoting the position of
the Peri Urban Group of Rural
Councils to State Government
and other key stakeholders to
address these issues and challenges.
Cr Cook said, “I am
pleased to represent the periurban group of seven councils
that ring greater Melbourne.
Their importance to sustainable growth is undeniable for
Victoria. What we need to do
is increase our advocacy to
ensure our communities are
not forgotten and have the
infrastructure and services to
support growth.”
PUBLIC NOTICE
BAW BAW PLANNING SCHEME
Notice of Approval of Amendment
Amendment C104 (Part 1)
The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C104 (Part
1) to the Baw Baw Planning Scheme.
The Amendment came into operation on 27 November 2014
when the notice of approval was published in the Government
Gazette.
The Amendment rewrites the Local Planning Policy Framework
implementing the objectives of the Baw Baw Settlement
Management Plan; inserts Schedule 5 to the Rural Living Zone;
deletes the Environmental Significance Overlay for High Quality
Agricultural Land; inserts Design and Development Overlays for
Neerim South, Yarragon Township, Residential Development
Blue Rock, and the Low Density Residential Zone; and, amends
the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay to allow office uses within
nominated properties in Warragul.
It also rezones land at Drouin, Jindivick, Rokeby, Longwarry,
Neerim South, Willow Grove and Trafalgar in accordance with
the objectives of the Baw Baw Settlement Management Plan.
A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at
the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure
website at www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection and free of
charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Baw Baw Shire
Council, Civic Place, Warragul or at www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.
au/amendments.
Vale Cheryl Weymouth
6 March 1946 - 25 December 2014
T
o all those who knew her,
Cheryl Weymouth was a
truly lovely person. She
dedicated countless hours to the
Trafalgar community, using her
talents in ways that built up our
town to make this small part of
the world that little bit better.
She was a devoted mother
and grandmother, respected primary school teacher, great cook
and gardener.
Growing up in Morwell, Cheryl was the second youngest of six
children and was taught a strong
work ethic and moral compass
by her parents and family.
Life was simple but busy in
the large Bond family, then living
in Morwell where membership
of the local Presbyterian Church
provided a focus.
For a while Cheryl taught Sunday School there.
School at Collins Street primary then Morwell High as well
as various part time jobs provided a solid preparation for adult
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life.
Cheryl went to Toorak Teachers College which is now part of
Deakin University and after graduating, taught at Hill End Primary
and then Crinnigan Road before
her own family came along.
Cheryl was a hard worker,
keen to see a project through and to ensure it measured up to
her standard.
Cheryl and John were married in 1969 and settled in Trafalgar.
She enjoyed raising her four
children, Rebecca, Jessica, Lincoln and Alex, and was well
known in town by the ‘green machine’ Peugeot wagon which was
purchased when Alex was born.
She loved her sports and in
the early days spent time at the
netball courts with Jessica, and
tennis courts with Rebecca; then
Lincoln and Alex consumed her
time with basketball, tennis and
footy. This was the highlight of
her week.
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Between football, owning
the local milk bar, overseeing
the 1980’s Playgroup committee
and mothers club where she was
president, and being a founding
member of the local historical
society, Cheryl was quite well
known in many circles of Trafalgar.
After a short illness, Cheryl
passed away on Christmas Day
last year. She will be missed by
all who knew her.
aw Baw Shire Council
has installed 13 new
recycling bins across
CBDs and parks throughout
Baw Baw to encourage recycling in the community.
Baw Baw Shire mayor,
councillor Debbie Brown said
a $29,770 grant received from
Sustainability Victoria and
co-funding from council has
made it possible for council to
provide the new bins as part
of the Regional Public Place
Recycling campaign.
“This money has helped us
to provide 13 new recycling
bins in public spaces across
the Shire, including Warragul,
Drouin, Trafalgar and Yarragon central business districts
and parks,” the Mayor said.
“We’re expecting that
these bins will go a long way
to helping our communities
recycle when they’re out and
about.
“An astonishing 40.9 per
cent of rubbish in our street
litter bins is recyclable so
these new bins give our community the chance to make a
difference.
“We’re hoping to be able to
install more recycling bins in
the future, including replacing old ones as needed and
installing new ones in public
places throughout new housing developments.”
“Another great bonus is
that we’ve been able to use
bins that are manufactured
by a local company and the
recycling is collected from our
existing kerbside contractors,
Solo.”
Trafalgar’s recycling bins
are located along Princes
Highway near the local cafes
and takeaway shops. There is
one on the east end near the
fish and chip shop and one at
the west end.
A Little Patch
of Country
Farewell to friends
The following list is of people whose death was recorded by Trafalgar Historical Society during 2014 Due to
the timing of the publication of the society’s official publication, some of those recorded may have died in late
2013. Traf News thanks Trafalgar Historical Society for providing the following information. We apologise if the
list isn’t complete.
Alexander (Jock) Templeton
Late of Trafalgar
Anne Collins (nee O’Brien)
Late of Trafalgar
Ashley Rohan (Ash) Brown
Formerly of Trafalgar
Betty Freeman
Late of Trafalgar
Betty Lillian Watson
Late of Thorpdale
Betty Margaret Crockett
Formerly of Trafalgar
Betty May Brown
Formerly of Trafalgar
Brian Francis Baillie
Formerly of Trafalgar
Charlie Willis
Late of Trafalgar
Cheryl Weymouth (nee Bond)
Late of Trafalgar
Daisy Elinda (Lyn) Mayer
Formerly of Narracan
Denis Ford
Late of Trafalgar
Don Findlay
Late of Yarragon
Dorothy Melba (Dot) Watt (nee Mynard) Late of Trafalgar
Duncan Dunnadge
Late of Trafalgar
Edna Bickers (nee Affleck)
Late of Trafalgar
Enid Jephson (nee Cleversley)
Late of Yarragon
Erika Luise Spackman
Late of Trafalgar
Ern Cater
Late of Yarragon
Eunice Ambrose
Late of Yarragon
Frederick John (Jack) Cooper
Formerly of Trafalgar
Gwenda May (Gwen) Powell
Formerly of Thorpdale
Hazel Riley
Late of Willow Grove
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Formerly of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar
Formerly of Thorpdale
Formerly of Childers
Late of Yarragon
Late of Yarragon
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Yarragon
Late of Belleville
Formerly of Trafalgar
Late of Trafalgar South
Late of Yulungah
Formerly of Trafalgar East
Late of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar
Late of Yarragon
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Yarragon
Late of Yarragon
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar
Mary Huxley
Maxwell Cleversley
May Buchanan (nee Munro)
Mena Dodd
Mervyn Keith Hutton
Mervyn Mullen
Millie Myrteza (nee Titford)
Olga “Billie” Fechner (nee Smith)
Orma Ivy Phillips nee(Coulter)
Patrick Thomas Zock
Paul Anthony Davis
Peggy Carleen Hutchison (nee Pentland)
Ralph Sherwin Bayley
Rita O’Toole
Robert (Bob) Traill
“Rocky” Reilly
Russell (Russ) Jolly
Thomas Lindsay (Rick) Toseland
Thomas (Tom) McCann
Timothy Malady
Trish Carlesso
Wendy Garrett (nee Pavitt)
William (Bill) Skinner
Formerly of Narracan
Late of Yarragon
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Willowgrove
Formerly of Trafalgar
Late of Thorpdale
Late of Yulungah
Late of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar
Formerly of Thorpdale
Late of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar
Late of Yarragon
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar
Formerly of Trafalgar South
Late of Trafalgar
Late of Yarragon
Formerly of Trafalgar
Formerly of Yarragon
Council Meetings 2015
Special Thanks to Retiring Volunteers
Farm World 2015
The dates for Council Meetings scheduled
throughout 2015 have been issued. The next
Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 11
February 2015.
Council’s Home & Community Care (HACC), Social
Support Service team and the Meals On Wheels
clients are very grateful to the following retiring
volunteers for their generous contribution to the
delivery of Meals On Wheels and Social Support
Programs in the Baw Baw Shire.
Council is offering Baw Baw Shire-based, non-profit
community groups an opportunity to promote their
activities and programs at Council's stand. It will be
a great opportunity to network and perhaps even
create new partnerships for future projects.
Council meetings will be held in the Council
Chambers, Civic Place, Warragul, commencing
from 6.00pm, with the exception of Confidential
Council Meetings, which will be held from 2.00pm.
Access to the Council Chambers will be through the
West Gippsland Arts Centre. Community briefings
will be booked and details published when
scheduled.
Visit Council's website for more information and all
scheduled dates.
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For up to date information about what to do in a
natural disaster, listen to ABC Gippsland on
100.7FM, or visit the following websites:
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Trafalgar Flood Modelling and Drainage Strategy
Throughout 2014 Council has been developing the
Trafalgar Flood modelling and Drainage Strategy in
collaboration with the Trafalgar community. Based
on the high-quality feedback received from the
community at the two public meetings, Council has
requested from its consultants two additional flood
mitigation options to inform the decision on which
flood-mitigation infrastructure is best suited to
service Trafalgar.
The flood modelling associated with these options is
being finalised prior to Christmas. Following this, a
draft report will be released for public exhibition in
February 2015. Further feedback will be invited
from the community at that time, prior to finalising
the strategy. Any enquiries may be directed to
Council’s Drainage Engineer, Tong Ung on 5624
2411.
Farm World will run from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29
March 2015. For more information, eligibility criteria
or an application form, email the Events Officer
events@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au or call 5624 2411.
Applications close Monday 2 February 2015.
Immunisation Times
The following upcoming immunisation sessions
have been scheduled for Warragul, Trafalgar and
Drouin. For more information and the full
immunisation schedule, visit Council's website.
Where
When
Warragul Senior Citizens
Hall, corner of Mason and
Barkly Streets, Warragul
Saturday 17 January
9.30am - 11.30am
Trafalgar Community
Centre, Princes Highway,
Trafalgar
Tuesday 27 January
5.00pm - 6.30pm
Uniting Church Hall,
Sinclair Street, Drouin
Wednesday 4
February
9.30am - 11.30am
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Beaut Ute exhibition now on
T
he Gippsland Vehicle Collection’s (GVC’s) first display day of the year will
showcase Australia’s favourite
vehicle, the ute, on Sunday, 1
March, 2015, with the ongoing
Beaut Utes exhibition running
through to July in the Motor Museum, 1A Sale Road, Maffra.
The ongoing display will feature a huge range of utes, from
classic varieties to the more feral
and modern showpieces, and vehicles of all kinds are welcome to
come along and join the display
in the grounds for the 1 March
launch.
A rare 1950 International
L110 three-quarter tonne ute will
be on show in the GVC’s ongoing
exhibition.
The ute was imported from
the USA in knocked down form
and assembled by International
Harvester Co. at its Dandenong
facility.
Other highlights of the Beaut
Utes exhibition will include a
1928 Chevrolet ute purchased
new in Swan Hill by a fruit grower and still owned by the same
family, and a highly modified
Mazda E2200 ute.
“We believe the Beaut Utes
will be a popular display, with
both those keen to show off their
vehicles, and those just wanting
to have a look at what’s on show
- it’s Australia’s iconic vehicle after all,”
The 1 March display day will
also feature prizes for the best
car and bike of the day and president’s pick for vehicles on show
in the GVC grounds.
For more information, visit
www.gippslandvehiclecollection.
org.au
W
ith the approaching
hot summer ahead of
us Trafalgar residents
prepare to endure the scorching hot weather.
In January when school
holidays were on, many younger
locals retreated to the public
YMCA pool near McGregor Park
in town.
Staff at the pool said that
there’s been over 200 people at
the pool on really hot days, and
it’s good for anyone who doesn’t
have a pool themselves or an air
conditioner.
T
Boosting
busking in
Baw Baw
With the hot spell setting in,
its not surprising that there is
a higher need for electricity at
these times to keep up with the
demand from cooling systems.
Some locals have their own
methods of staying cool such as
keeping out of the sun or putting our feet in cold buckets.
Local resident Paul Diggers
offered this advice “Nothing
beats a cool Ice cream on a hot
day. It’s true!”
With the hotter months approaching, it’s almost a fixed
bet that locals are still keeping
it cool themselves.
W
Paul
Diggers
beats the
heat with a
treat
Evergreen Singers resume practice
By Faye Harkess
T
rafalgar ‘s Evergreens Singers resume on Wednesday,
4 February.
Anyone wishing to join us is
more than welcome - happy singers are what we are looking for.
If you enjoy the old favourites,
the old evergreens, then you will
enjoy singing with us.
No previous musical talent is
Try Traf First winners
By Barbara Butterwoth
The heat is on in Traf
By Jake Sandall
Spud festival
returns next
month
required.
Please bring your smile along
and join our happy throng.
For information ring conductor John-5163 1543 or accompanist faye-5633 1453.
There are no fees to pay, and
we rehearse at Andrews House,
School Road, Trafalgar, commencing at 1-30.pm.
We all have things we wish we
could change.
2015 is the year it could
happen.
What are you ready to
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and change work.
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ith warmer weather
well upon us, Baw Baw
Shire Council is encouraging buskers to come out
and play across the shire.
Busking permits are required to be obtained from
council, however there is no
cost in obtaining a permit.
The permit system is in place
to ensure the safety of pedestrians and that noise levels are not
interfering with an enjoyable
shopping experience.
Mayor of Baw Baw shire
councillor Debbie Brown said
the council acknowledged the
vibrancy that buskers added to
the community.
“Council encourages busk-
ing throughout the municipality
and we recognise that it can add
a happy, community-oriented
atmosphere to a shopping experience,” said the mayor.
Busking permit application
forms are available on Council’s
website or by visiting a Council
Customer Service Centre.
The permit application requires a letter of support from
the business next to the intended busking location.
For more information,
please visit Council’s website
or contact the shire’s office in
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Willow Grove’s Jason Garrett receiving his $660 from Chamber of Commerce president Graham Davey
Second prize of $200 went to Jenny Heslop, which was presented by the
chamber’s Graham Davey
By Brendan Kingwill
whilst the $200 prize went to Trafalgar’s Jenny Heslop. The final
prize of $100 worth of shopping
vouchers was Betty Mc Laughlin
from Thorpdale.
Jason was entered at Debs
bakehouse where he frequently
has lunch but was also entered
in other stores in the town.
The chamber congratulates
Jason as well as thanking him for
T
rafalgar Chamber of
Commerce’s
Christmas
promotion, Try Traf First
concluded just before Christmas
with over $900 worth of prizes
given away and all went to local
shoppers.
With over 45 businesses
participating this year this pro-
motion just seems to grow each
year.
Chamber president, Mr Graham Davey said ït was great to
walk around the streets and see
so many Try Traf First posters in
the shop windows. He was also
excited that over 5000 entries
were received this year.
First prize worth $660 went
to Jason Garrett of Willow Grove
By Rod Boon
W
e are now in harvest
time at the garden, with
tomatoes, capsicum,
chillies, zucchinis and more
ready to be enjoyed.
The produce is available to
all of the Trafalgar and district
community. Our in-ground vegie beds have been completed
thanks to our volunteers, and are
ready for Autumn planting of perennials and bi-annuals.
We have received the grant
from Baw Baw Shire for the pergola and decking for the container, which is being built in
conjunction with Trafalgar Men’s
Shed. We are also funded for a
water tank to collect the run off
from the roof to help us be selfsustainable.
Volunteers are always welcome.
For any further information
contact Rod Boon on 0419 113
994 or at rodney.boon@bigpond.com
Volunteers preparing additional garden beds at Trafalgar’s community garden
evie’s cafe
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dairy free options
(03) 5633 1129
his support of our community.
Graham also wanted to thank
all participants in supporting
this promotion and it is in this
small way we thank our locals
for shopping locally and helping
keep Trafalgar as vibrant country
town.
Harvest time at community garden
Sunny Creek Organic Berries
A range of berry fruits
throughout the summer.
Also on-farm preserves
year round.
Open 7 days
Member for Narracan
State Government issue
he Thorpdale Potato Festival will return on Sunday, 8 March 2015 at the
Thorpdale Recreation Reserve.
Whatever age you are, we
have something for everyone at
the Festival.
For the active, we have sack
races and the bucking bull;
jumping castles and potato and
spoon races; the mighty Vin
Rowe Spud Challenge and the
Tug-of-War (both for the midGippsland football teams and
also a general category).
For the artistically minded,
we have the ‘Hessians on the
Field’, Photography competitions as well as potato decorat-
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Busy year for Traf Lions
By Moira Laming and Ken Peterson
Lions and Lionesses
attend Zone 6
meeting
Lyn Sephton and Carolyn Eden
represented Trafalgar Lionesses
whilst Ken Peterson and Moira
Laming represented Trafalgar Lions Club at the Zone meeting for
our district.
Other local Lions and Lioness
Clubs represented were Willow
Grove, Yarragon, Drouin, Warragul, and Longwarry, with Neerim
an apology.
It was regretted that convener, Lion Murray Gardiner was
unable to attend as he was in
hospital for cardiac surgery.
Lyn and Carolyn, again provided a delicious supper and
drinks for the attendees. Anne
from Yarragon Lions also provided a huge cake which all present
appreciated and partook of.
District Governor’s
visit
Lions District Governor Joyce
Radford visited on 19 November
with presentations by and to,
many people.
Two local students spoke
about their forthcoming international exchanges over the Christmas holidays.
Margaret McKenzie, a charter
member of our Lioness Club, received a Melvin Jones Fellowship
award for her contribution to
our local community over many
years.
Awards were also presented
to Bob Hoare, Max Erbs and
Graham McKenzie -all for 45
Years’ service in Lions, Brian
O’Connell (35 years), Ian Bosma
(15 years), Wendy and Merv
Moon (10 years) service in and
through the Lions Club of Trafalgar.
Lions Swap Meet
The annual Lions Swap Meet
on 23 November was again a
great success with approximately
$7000 raised, which will be used
to support many local activities,
groups and individuals in their
endeavours. Many treasures
were bought and sold on the day.
This activity would not have
been such a success without
the efforts of all available Lions
members and volunteers, who
worked tirelessly on the day, providing BBQ breakfasts, and manning the entry gates and parking
areas.
Ian Bosma, in particular, as
coordinator, led the team efforts
and must be acknowledged for
all his yearlong preparations for
this event.
Thanks go also to our Lionesses who manned the Kiosk
providing much needed and appreciated tea, coffee, hot dogs
and dim sims.
SES again provided volunteer
traffic management on the day.
Keeley is Lions Youth
Of The Year
Our annual Christmas Breakup
meeting on Wednesday, 3 December was a busy affair with
numerous pieces of urgent business needing to be attended to,
as well as the Youth of the Year
competition being held.
The standard set this year by
the participating students was of
a higher order than we have seen
for many years.
There were four participants
whose standard of excellence
made choosing a winner a difficult task for the three judges,
Kevin Carmody, Julie Davy and
Leone West.
Keeley Frost was declared
the winner with Claire McDonald Runner-Up. Kevin Carmody,
chairman of the Judges, said that
all participants were well prepared and a credit to themselves,
their families and their schools.
Youth of the Year is open to
any student aged 15-18 years at
30 June 2015. It’s is designed to
encourage, foster and develop
leadership in conjunction with
other citizenship qualities in our
youth, at the age when they are
about to enter the fields of employment or higher education.
Ryan is Lions Young
Leader
Ryan Lothian was also recognised at the Youth of The Award
evening with a Lions Young Leader in Service Award for his volunteer lifesaving efforts of well over
100 hours to date.
Ryan attended the dinner with
his father and brother and was
very surprised at receiving his
award.
Another successful
Mardi Gras
Lions Club of Trafalgar celebrated its 28th Mardi Gras on 5
December.
Each year this event provides
Lioness Margaret McKenzie receiving her Melvin Jones Fellowship award from Lions District Governor Joyce Radford
Trafalgar residents, young and
old, and their families, an opportunity to celebrate together at
this festive time of year, before the
school year ends.
Master of ceremonies for the
night was Phil Greenhill who puts
the Mardi Gras on his calendar
each year to assist Lions. This
year the event was relocated to
the Trafalgar Public Hall precinct due to ongoing landscaping
works at McGregor Park.
Trafalgar & District Community Bank Branch once again
provided sponsorship for this
very popular event which has
been a key community activity of
the Lions Club for so many years.
The ever popular Lions BBQ
team and Lionesses were on
hand to provide food and drinks
as well as selling Christmas cakes
and Christmas Stocking raffle
tickets too.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by Wendy the
Clown, Animals on the Move, and
the Watkins family headed by
Dick Watkins, now 92 years old,
provided the carnival rides and
activities. In true Carnival swing
there was also fairy floss available.
The culmination of the eve-
ning for the children was the arrival of Santa on a CFA truck. This
was followed by queues of children waiting to see him close up
and receive lollies and icy poles
The popular children’s raffle
was also held with parents and
children encouraged to collect
each child’s free raffle ticket to
be in the running for one of five
prizes which were drawn over the
course of the evening.
The winners were: Sullivan
Jennings - basketball, Imogen
Rhodes-netball, Arabella Simpson, Lincoln Graham and Tom
Stannard each winning a skateboard.
Thanks to Charter Lions member Graham McKenzie for arranging these prizes for the evening.
SES Warragul provided volunteer personnel and an SES truck
which was very popular with the
children who were able to see
close up this lifesaving equipment.
The Mardi Gras provided the
SES with an opportunity to interact with the community and
do much needed fundraising
through their Christmas Raffle.
At the close of the night the
Lions Club Christmas Stocking
raffle was drawn with Jack Smith
winning the Christmas Stocking
and Lion Trevor Byrne winning
the second prize of a Christmas
Hamper.
It should be noted that Terry
Bottoms initially won the Christmas Stocking and re-donated it.
President Tom then thanked all
those involved in organising, running, supporting and attending
the Mardi Gras.
Thanks also to: Phil Greenhill,
MC for the night; Chris Duxbury,
Uniting Church Pastor, for toilet
access at the adjoining Uniting
Church complex; David ‘Wombat’
Lyons, for access to the Trafalgar
Public Hall; Sue Jacka, Anglican
Church Minister and her team,
representing the Trafalgar-Yarragon Access Ministries Committee for providing and manning
the Fairy Floss stand; Rod Boon
- Trafalgar Community Garden
project-- for being available to
answer any questions about this
community activity; residents of
surrounding properties especially the Kindergarten and Health
Care Centre for their cooperation
on the day and Santa aka Lion
Glenn Rodda, and all the Lions
and Lionesses who assisted with
the Mardi Gras planning and
participation.
Youth of the Year 2014 participants: From left, Sian van den Broek,
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The Lions Club of Trafalgar’s
president, Tom Pye, presented a
cheque for $750 to SES Warragul at the conclusion of the 2014
Mardi Gras, to start off its fundraising for a new emergency SES
truck which they estimate will
cost $100,000 to purchase and
equipment.
Members of the community
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fundraising effort as it benefits
our whole community in times
of need.
Finally, president Tom, on
behalf of the Lions Club, wished
everyone good wishes for Christmas and 2015. The relocated
2014 Mardi Gras was widely
considered a great success.
SES Officers with Lion Tom
Pye (President) at the Presentation of $750 cheque to the SES
Lions 2014 Schools’ Prize
giving Presentations
Each year during the last
week of school, Trafal gar Lions
Members attend prize giving
ceremonies held at our local
schools to present awards for
student achievement. It is indeed
a busy but rewarding experience
to see our young leaders of the
future be recognised for their efforts.
Trafalgar High School:
Lions Award to the Dux Year 12
to Beau Goulding
Lions Encouragement Award
Year 7 to Jack Dunn
Trafalgar Primary School:
Year 6 Visual Arts Awards to
Jasmine Jones and Meg Ceh
St Joseph’s Primary School:
Year 6 Lions Encouragement
Award to Brianna Treadwell
Narracan Primary School:
Year 6 Lions Encouragement
Awards to Kasey Boyes, Georgia
Jones and Cameron Lamb.
Thorpdale Primary School:
Year 6 Lions Encouragement
Award to Alissa Adams
Andrews House Christmas
BBQ
Lions again conducted a BBQ
for the residents of Andrews
House Aged Care facility.
Santa again, was kept busy
spreading Christmas joy to all
and presents to each resident.
Local medical professionals and
Lions helpers also attended.
Merita Rawlyk and other staff,
as always, made all welcome and
again added their tireless efforts to make this annual event a
memorable success.
International Lions Youth
Exchangee visits Trafalgar
Local Lions member, Tracey
and husband Colin Matthies,
hosted Jess Siaw, from Malaysia
over the Christmas holiday period.
Jess embraced the family’s
activities and whilst visiting was
taken to Walhalla and enjoyed a
tour of the Walhalla Gold Mine
with Tracey, along with Lions
Jess Rosenblum, Ken Peterson
and Moira Laming.
Whilst staying with Tracey and
Colin, Jess was welcomed by Lions Club of Trafalgar at an Aussie
BBQ at which she was presented
with a Lions bannerette and a
wombat memento.
During her stay in Trafalgar
some repairs were made to a
treasured patchwork quilt which
Jess brought with her.
The quilt, repaired by Moira
Laming, was made originally
for Jess, many years ago, by her
grandmother in Malaysia. Jess
has since moved on to her second host family who live near
Bendigo.
Lions Wood Shed Team
The wood shed team was kept
busy with prolonged demand for
wood for heating and outside
BBQs.
This Lions activity raises significant funds through IGA, Service stations and BBQ suppliers’
sales, and trailer loads to individuals. More than $9000 was
raised in 2014.
IGA BBQ
Lions resumed its monthly
Saturday BBQ outside IGA at
Trafalgar on 10 January. This
is well patronised and supported
by Barney, the IGA manager and
his staff, and raises significant
funds through Lions for our local
community.
Thank you to all who purchased sausages and donated
funds on the day. Last year this
Lions activity raised over $2,500
for our community.
Lions Membership
The Lions Club of Trafalgar
welcomes members of our local community to contact us to
join our Club or transferring (if
you’ve recently moved to our
area) from another Lions club.
We enjoy our activities and
it is a great way to integrate into
a new community. There are a
great variety of activities and benefits in joining and we endeavour
to make every activity fun.
Contacts are president Tom
Pye 0417 559 659, Moira Laming 0428 562 910 or Alan Smith
0410 089 430.
* Moira Laming and Ken Peterson are Lions Club of Trafalgar
secretaries
Sullivan Jennings winner of the basketball at Trafalgar Lions Club’s Mardi Gras
Lions Young Leaders in Service Award winner Ryan Lothian with
Trafalgar Lions Club president Tom Pye
SES Officers with Lion president Tom Pye at the presentation of
$750 cheque to the SES
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Awards to several Traf High students
A
s 2014 came to a close, the
students, staff and families
of Trafalgar High School
(THS) gathered at the Moe Town
Hall for the annual presentations
night late last year.
A wide range of awards were
handed out acknowledging academic, sporting, drama, music
and community achievements.
In her speech to open the
night, the principal of the school,
Ms Jane Mersey highlighted the
unique challenge to education.
“We need to prepare our
young people not just for the
skills of today but for a future
that includes jobs that don’t even
exist as yet,” said Ms Mersey.
Ms Mersey highlighted the
success seen in all areas of
school life in 2014, from the
school production that saw students write and prepare their
own material looking at Australia at war, to the THINK Carnival where students put event
management skills to practise,
to run a carnival for not only the
whole school but also grade 5
and 6 students of local primary
schools.
Major award
recipients
Academic Awards 2014
Year 7 awards
THS Australian Education Union
Encouragement award: Brydie
Farrell
Beleza Encouragement Award:
Bronsen Maxwell and Jake
Brennan
Trafalgar Lions Encouragement
award: Jack Dunn (presented by
Bob Hoare, a foundation member
of Trafalgar Lions Club)
Dux of 7: Chris Humphreys Office
National Award: Sophie Siekman
Duxes of 7H: Chris Humphreys
Office National Award: Bayley Paul
and Grace Wilson
Year 8 awards
THS Australian Education Union
Encouragement award: Tegan
Brown
Beleza Encouragement Award:
Ashley Montgomery and Olivia
Diaz
Trafalgar Newsagency
Encouragement award: Kane
McCabe
Dux of 8: Warragul Buslines Award:
Stephanie Paul
Dux of 8H Warragul Buslines
Award: Liam White
D’Arcy Connaughton and Jordyn
Wallace
Trafalgar Newsagency
Encouragement award: Hannah
Dunn
Dux of 9 Trafalgar Men and
Boyswear Award: Aimy Freeman
Dux of 9H Trafalgar Men and
Boyswear Award: Anneliese
Henderson
Year 10 awards
THS Australian Education Union
Encouragement award: Alyssa
Teller
Beleza Encouragement Award:
Madalyn Jones and Dant-James
Goldie
Community College Gippsland
Encouragement award: Cooper
Strickland
Kwong Lee Dow University of
Melbourne Scholarship: Keeley
Frost and Sian Van Den Broek
Year 10 ADF Long Tan Leadership
Award: Charlotte Farrell
Dux of 10 Trafalgar Rotary Award:
Charlotte Farrell
Dux of 10H Trafalgar Rotary
Award: Keeley Frost
Year 11 awards
THS AEU Encouragement award:
Nicholas Henderson
Beleza Encouragement Award:
Madison Hunt and Skye Bottriel
Trafalgar Rotary Encouragement
Award: Amelia Matthews
Vocational Education Training
Award: Alexandra Brand
Construction, Forestry, Mining
& Energy Union VCE Support
Scholarship: Toni DragonAzzopardi
Federation Business School
(Gippsland) Year 11 Endeavour
Award: Brady Heywood.
This is a new award introduced
by Federation Business School
(Gippsland), given to a student
who displays consistent effort and
enthusiasm for business studies.
Federation University Australia Year 11 Achievement Award:
Alyssa Beckley.
This is also a new award introduced by Federation University Gippsland Campus.
The award recognises a Year
11 student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to their
studies and also the school/local
community.
Dux of Year 11 Federation
Training and by National
Australia Bank Warragul: James
Matheson
Year 9 awards
Year 12 awards Subject prizes
THS Australian Education Union
Encouragement award: Katrina
Marx
Beleza Encouragement Award:
Art: Sarah Hartnell
Biology: Daniel Geiberras
Business Management: Kristina
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From left: Jean Huffer of Trafalgar Historical Society, James Matheson senior student recipient of the Max
Gibson History Award and Laura Robinson teacher at Trafalgar High School
Other awards
Max Gibson Memorial Junior
History Award: Hannah Dunn
of Year 9
Max Gibson Memorial Senior
History Award: James Matheson
of year 11 (both awards presented by Jean Huffer, president
of the Trafalgar Historical
society).
Baw Baw Shire School Leadership Award: Claire McDonald
and Andrew Rogers. Cr Cook of
Mouth Worth Ward presented
the awards on behalf of Baw
Baw Shire Council
VCAA 2014 VCE Leadership
Award: Cassandra Pollock, who
was also awarded the Dorothy
Hoare OAM Community Service
Shield.
The VCAA VCE Leadership
Award is given to a student who
has excelled themselves in a leadership role in both the school
and district community.
Cassandra is commended
for her active work as a blood
donation ambassador for the
Red Cross, and for her commitment to mentoring young female
cricketers. The quality of applications for this award was very
high, which made it difficult to
decide on a finalist. Cassandra
came very close to being selected.
ADF Long Tan Leadership Award:
Cassandra Pollock
Dux of Year12 Trafalgar Lions
Club: Beau Goulding
Music awards
Junior Music Performance
Award: Zoe
Intermediate Music Performance Award: Daniel Jones
Trafalgar High School Music
Scholarships: Melody Westlake
and Joel Nicholson
The music awards are sponsored by Trafalgar and District
Community Bank and were presented by Di Harrison, a director
on the board that oversees the
Trafalgar and District Community Bank.
The THS Music Scholarships
will give students the opportunity
to study an instrument or voice
Students THINK
From left: Melody Westlake, Zoe Perkins and Richard Morrison. Musical entertainment was a feature of Trafalgar High School’s presentations night including a version of ‘Hallelujah’ that had been part of the 2014 School
production
rafalgar High School Year
9 students, as part of
their alternative learning
program called THINK, ran a
carnival in late November last
year for Grade 5 and 6 students
from Willow Grove and Trafalgar
Primary Schools as well as their
peers at Trafalgar High School.
The event was the end of
six months’ planning by the
students that taught them event
management skills.
The day was a huge success
with the most popular activities
being a bungee run and a dunk
tank with many teachers joining
the list of people to be dropped
into the water below.
Other events included cake
decorating, Velcro wall, face
painting and a dance-off.
Students had a lot of fun
and for the year 9 students
developed a range of event
skills from seeking sponsorship
to food safety.
THINK stands for Traf High’s
Inquiry for New Knowledge. It
is a Year 9 program designed to
engage and stimulate learning.
Students select from a range
of topics that will give them
the opportunity to learn, think,
create, make friends, work in
teams and develop life skills.
Topics include exploration
of careers, cooking, event
management,
sport,
art,
Cory Gillett vs Erica Hill in the bungee race at the
THINK carnival (above)
Trafalgar High School’s Year 8 Kane McCabe enjoying the
sticky wall (left)
magazine
publication,
environment, film making,
homework groups and more.
The THINK course is
designed to:
ƒ engage students in their
school community;
ƒ encourage independence as
learners; and
ƒ develop communication and
personal learning habits that
may help with future study or
work.
Traf High broadens
horizons
Trafalgar High School joined a
celebration marking Broadening
Horizons Project’s first year in
Warragul in December.
The project aims to develop
innovative units of work to link
Celebrating the success of a project linking classroom curriculum to the
world of work across seven Gippsland schools are (from left) Baw Baw
Latrobe LLEN chief executive officer Mick Murphy and Trafalgar High
School student Elli Douglas and assistant principal John Freyne
classroom curriculum to the
world of work for years 7 to 9
students.
The celebration, held at West
Gippsland Arts Centre, brought
together educators from the
seven Gippsland schools and
regional directors of local and
state organisations.
They heard feedback from
students, teachers, parents and
Gippsland Regional Managers’
Forum (RMF) staff that the
first year had been extremely
positive.
It was stated that schools had
already witnessed a significant
impact on their students, staff
and local community and were
eager to expand the project
across multiple subject areas in
2015.
Trafalgar High School is one
of seven Gippsland secondary
schools to join the first year
of the project. Kurnai College
and Korumburra, Maffra, South
Gippsland, Traralgon and
Yarram secondary colleges have
also taken part.
The Broadening Horizons
Project is a joint initiative
involving the Department of
Education and Early Childhood
Development and RMF in
partnership
with
Beacon
Foundation.
Throughout the year, staff
from the 21 RMF organisations
have partnered with schools
to develop highly engaging
units of work to be delivered
across a number of curriculum
areas, including science and
geography.
The Broadening Horizons
project aims to increase the rate
of positive outcomes for young
people in Gippsland.
Source: Warragul Gazette
2015 will be big for
Traf Playgroup
By Melissa Pisa
W
From left: Dorothy Hoare OAM with community service shield recipient Cassandra Pollock. Cassandra was also
the recipient of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority VCE Leadership award for her community
work that includes mentoring young sports people
through Trafalgar High School
for 2015.
Performing Arts:
Jack Machen
Drama awards
Sports awards
Outstanding Female Performer:
Melody Westlake
Outstanding Male Performer:
Isaac Lynch-Berends
Outstanding Contribution to
Junior Boy Sporting Excellence
Award:
Liam White
Junior Girl Sporting Excellence
Award:
Nicole Faltum
Senior Boy Sporting Excellence
Award:
Grady McMahon
Senior Girl Sporting Excellence
Award:
Cassandra Pollock
Saire and Amelie with Santa at Christmas Party
e would like to say that
last year was a fantastic way to finish off the
year with the big Christmas Party
we held.
It was enjoyed by everyone
who attended and fun things
were organised such as a visit
from Santa, jumping castle, face
painting and Christmas arts and
crafts.
Our last session was ‘Party
Day.’ The children danced away
to the CD player to their favourite
Wiggles and Hi 5 tunes, a game
of pass the parcel and a Santa
chocolate hunt outside.
We have a new and vibrant
committee for 2015.
Some great ideas and themes
organised for the year are Pyjama
Day, Dress up Day, our big Easter
Party, a social night at the pub
and Cultural Day where the parents can bring in their favourite
dish from their cultural background for everyone to share.
Looking for birthday party
ideas but don’t want 50 kids
messing and trashing your
house? Then look no further!
All members of Trafalgar Play-
Trafalgar Youth Resource Centre committee member Sue Murphy (left) with new volunteer mentor Pam
Jones and Glenis Brennan, president of Trafalgar OP Shop, TYRC’s major sponsor
TYRC has new mentor
T
rafalgar Youth Resource
Centre (TYRC) welcomes
Pam Jones, who completed her mentoring training last
group can take full advantage of
our ‘Birthday Party’ special.
When booking a party at the
Southall $50. For an extra $30
you can have full excess to the
Playgroups store room toys,
climbing equipment, tables and
chairs, arts and craft cupboard,
tea and coffee cupboard and
kitchen facilities.
So come along to Trafalgar
Playgroup where you can sit
down and have a cuppa while
year and is now a fully qualified
volunteer mentor with TYRC’s
mentoring program.
Pam joined in 2014 and has
supervising the children as they
play.
Trafalgar Playgroup is held
every Thursday mornings 9.3011.30am school term
The fee is $5 per week, with
your first visit free.
For further information and
to keep track of our weekly
events and theme days you can
obtain this on our Facebook
Page or by contacting Miriam
Dunlop on 0422 125 765
been a part of our evening mentoring program.
Adeena finding chocolate at the
chocolate hunt
An afternoon
with
Sylvia Hill
By Jean Huffer
W
Thanks
I wish to say a big Thank You to everyone for
the lovely cards, telephone calls and flowers
I received on the accasion of my 100th birthday
Sylvia Hill
Sylvia with her letter from Queen Elizabeth II congratulating her on her 100th birthday
e were sitting in Sylvia’s sunlit lounge. I
was there for the ‘interview’ - to talk with her about
the past, as she contemplated
her 100th birthday, because
‘an article had to be written’.
The ‘interview’ rapidly
turned into a chat, as we wandered down memory lane.
Sylvia grew up on the farm
at Yulungah, the last of the
Ward’s ten children.
The conversation turned
to school days at Yulungah
- a small rural one-teacher
school. Mr. Maxwell was the
‘one’ teacher, who impressed
the young students by the fact
that he always wore a suit to
school, and rode out on his bicycle from Trafalgar each day.
Fellow students recalled
were the Erbs children,
Mervyn, Hazel and Beryl. Then
there were the Jollys, Maisie
and Topsy.
They learned their mathematical tables by heart, from
large paper sheets turned over
by the teacher.
There was a sewing mistress, Miss Dorothy McCrae
who came in each week to
teach the girls sewing; but the
best time of all was the bird
watching excursions.
The whole school would
go out into the bush to a spot
where the apple orchards were
later planted (and are now returned to farmland). They took
their lunches, and a grand day
was had by all.
Sylvia had a short stint at
Trafalgar Primary School, and
more names emerged from
the past - Mr. Dillon was headmaster, Miss Kathleen Mahoney
taught grades 3 and 4, and
Daisy Schooler taught grades
5 and 6. She later returned to
Yulungah School.
In 1928, the year Sylvia finished school, the world was on
the brink of the Great Depression: when by 1934, one third
of the workforce were unemployed.
Men came out from the
cities, desperate for work,
and families were frequently
evicted from city houses for
non-payment of rent, only to
move in with relatives or set
up in one of the many shanty
towns which sprang up on the
outskirts of the cities.
Centenarian Sylvia Hill arriving in style for her 100th birthday party with son Graham
Sylvia went to work on the
family farm, and the Depression made little impact on
many small Gippsland farmers. The rhythm of life did not
change much. They had shelter
and produced most of their
own food - meat, vegetables,
dairy products and eggs.
Life had always been hard
with the regular round of milking and at first having the milk
picked up and taken to the
factory, but later, as Sylvia recalled, having to take it themselves. They had to contend
with the floods of 1934.
The water rose so quickly
that by the time they finished
baling up the cows ready to
milk, the level had risen so
dangerously high, that they
had to let them all out. The
cattle obligingly went up to
Swinglers, who lived on higher
ground on Eight Mile Road and
they milked them.
The Ward farm was on
contract to supply milk to the
factory all the year round, so
there was no break in the work
routine. Entertainment seemed
to be coming into Trafalgar for
the Saturday night pictures,
complete with very hard seats.
The churches played a larger part in people’s lives then.
Sylvia remembered Lindsay
McCrae who lived on Nine Mile
Road.
She drove a horse and buggy and picked up the Morrison
twins, Dorothy Gunn, Sylvia,
the Jollys and the Erbs children
and drive them all into Sunday School at the Presbyterian
Church which was then on the
present site of the bowling club
on Seven Mile Road.
There were harvest festivals, Sunday School concerts
and on New Year’s Day, there
was a picnic in Denman’s Park
(which has long gone).
On her way to and from
Trafalgar Primary School, Sylvia remembered seeing Rev
Mr Prickett, an Englishman
who was the Church of England
minister, with a wheelbarrow
full of sand, helping with the
concreting during the building
of St. Mary’s Church.
The new brick church replaced the humbler timber second church of 1906. The new
church (the present one) was
opened on 11 December 1926.
Mr Prickett had been the
minister since 1924 and served
the parish until 1931 when he
returned to England. It was
many years later when Sylvia was living in the town that
she began to attend St. Mary’s
“
Bill worked on the orchard at
Yulungah.
They had three boys, Graham born in 1947, Ronald in
1948 and Bruce, in 1953. They
had moved into Trafalgar, and
lived first in Ashby Street and
later in Contingent Street.
More names emerged - in
the mothers’ club with Dot
Watt, playing tennis with Lois
Parke, Jean Crockett, Dot Mynard, Mrs Symons, Joy Speck,
Myrtle Ashby, Connie Mann,
Rae Traill, Hilda Dowie, Grace
Marino, Sue Young, and Ada
Crawford on the courts where
the Caltex petrol station on the
highway is today. Sylvia apparently took up bowls after her
tennis career finished, judging
by the large collection of tro-
No running or
jumping...
A phrase often repeated by former
Trafalgar Pool manager Sylvia Hill
Church
When the 1939 - 45 war
came, Sylvia went to work in
Melbourne to be nearer to Bill
who was in the army training
camp. He had joined the army
in May, 1941.
They had known each other
for years, and were keeping
company in a desultory sort of
way. They married in 1941 in
St. Paul’s Church of England in
Caulfield (where later their eldest son, Graham was married
to Lyn Hart in 1968).
Then, as happened to so
many young couples at the
time, Bill was posted away,
and they saw very little of each
other. There was a different
rhythm of life in these years
- waiting for it all to be over.
Eventually it was! Sylvia and Bill
returned to Gippsland where
phies in pride of place in her
lounge room.
She joined Trafalgar Park
Bowling Club, playing lawn
bowls and pennant carpet
bowls
We talked about the doctors in the town over the years.
Sylvia named doctors Collopy,
Cox, Swain, Peake, Mayne and
finally doctor Ferguson.
There had been many hospitals in the town in earlier
times, right up to 1947. These
were small establishments run
by nursing sisters.
They catered mainly for maternity cases, with some minor
surgical operations, carried
out by the attending local doctor. Advertisements for their
services can be found in the
early local papers. There were
two in Seven Mile Road, two
along Waterloo Road, one on
the site of the present medical
centre, and two in Ashby Street.
The last one was opened as
an annexe of the Warragul hospital. The building still stands
today, the second house on the
left from the Highway. It closed
in May, 1947 and the last baby
born there on 14 May was
councillor Murray Cook.
Before the war, Trafalgar
was a major shopping centre
in the district. Buses ran from
Yallourn North to Trafalgar for
‘Sale Days’ and people came to
shop at the same time.
Sylvia listed quite a few
shopkeepers on the north side
of the highway - Brown’s Car
Showroom, Chapman’s Jewellers, Yule’s grocer and men’s
and ladies’ wear, Pilbeam’s
lollies, drinks, fruit and vegetables, the baker’s shop selling bread from the bakery on
Seven Mile Road, Berry’s lollies, shoes and haberdashery,
the butcher’s and a cafeteria, the billiard room and the
newsagents.
The town had much more
to offer then; but after World
War II, with the growth of
the Latrobe Valley towns due
to the expansion of the State
Electricity Commission, and
the increase in car ownership,
shopping practices changed,
and Trafalgar’s shopping centre contracted.
Sadly Bill died in 1967
when Bruce was 14.
Legacy stepped in to offer
support to the family, as Bill
was a war veteran. Thus began
a long connection for Sylvia
with that organisation which
she maintains to the present.
The years have rolled on,
and there is now a clan of Hills
and descendants. Sylvia has a
strong sense of family history.
On one wall she has displayed photographs, showing
four generations of her own
Ward /Ashby family, and her
Hill family (in which she still
plays an active part) is on another wall, with lots of major
birthdays, weddings, debutant
balls and new babies.
Sylvia insisted, as we talked
over the cups of tea she had
made, that hers was an ‘ordinary life’.
I looked at the certificate of
appreciation displayed on the
buffet in that sunny room. It
was Rotary’s Paul Harris Award
for services to the community.
This is usually reserved
for actual Rotary members;
but was presented to Sylvia in
acknowledgement of all the
things she does for the community in her ‘ordinary’ life just ordinary things like being
a member of the Red Cross, in
the Blind Auxiliary and acting
as magazine distribution officer in Trafalgar and District
Historical Society - just an ‘ordinary’ life!
Thank you, Sylvia for a very
pleasant afternoon.
Footnote
Sylvia’s 100th birthday was
celebrated with many friends
and relations, and Sylvia stood
at the door to greet them as
they came in.
There were messages of
congratulations from many
impressive dignitaries; but the
speech from Cr. Murray Cook
(of last baby fame!) brought a
smile of familiarity to many of
the faces present.
Among her other activities,
Sylvia had been manager of the
local swimming pool for some
years, and Murray recalled the
long hot summer days of his
youth, when going to the pool
was the only way to cool off.
He remembered the iron
rule at the pool “No running or
jumping...”
He recalled being an adventurous lad who could not resist
the challenge, and most of all,
he recalled the voice which
would brook no argument or
excuse: “YOU, COOK - OUT!”
And out he went! No boy
would dare argue with this ‘ordinary’ lady!
Source: Trafalgar Historical
Society Gazette
Page 18 — Traf News February 2015
Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2015 — Page 19
Farewells and welcomes
to Traf Primary School
D
idn’t the 2014 school
year fly by?
Almost as fast as the
summer holidays have, and I’m
sure that many of the students,
and their parents, of the 2014
graduating class felt the same
way about their primary school
experiences.
Those students are now scattered, and will have started at
new secondary schools, are
learning new routines and making new friends.
However, the end of one’s
primary school years is not only
a time for looking to the future;
it is also a time to look back, to
reflect on the ups and downs of
the past seven years and it is also
a time for recognising a momentous milestone and the achievements that lead up to it.
Trafalgar Primary School
(TPS) said goodbye to three
teachers at the end of 2014.
Mr Andrew Kaiser is moving
on to Jindivick Primary School,
Ms Clare O’Brien is undertaking further study and Miss Helen
Martin packs up her books for
the last time as she retires after a
teaching career spanning nearly
35 years.
2014’s year 6 graduation was
partially organised by the students themselves, and mirrored
their school journeys.
For the first time, music
played a big part, alongside the
traditional reflective speeches,
and video montage of student’s
first and last days of primary
Santa visits the group
Scouts enjoy
camp at
Mt Martha
2014 graduating class honours recipients.
By Jenny Heggart
school.
Congratulations to the following Honours recipients.
Academic: Oliva Miscuraca, Rhys
Thege, Charley Bajada, Ben Dorling, Mackenzie Gray
History: Zoe Arnold
Maths: Nathan Massey
Science: Miranda Chaplain
Economics: Cooper Burgess
Literacy: Amber Hanily
Writing: Lucy Findlay
Civics and Citizenship: Baelee
Montgomery, Sophie Farrell, Zoe
Bajada
Leadership: Kirra Gill
Athletics: Jess McGrath
Visual Arts: Meg Ceh, Jasmine
Jones
Performing Arts: Grady Ruiter
Thank you to the groups who
sponsored the awards - Trafalgar Rotary Club, Trafalgar Lions,
Trafalgar & District Community
Bank Branch, Trafalgar Veterinary Clinic, Trafalgar Newsagents, Deb’s Bakehouse, John
Kerr Real Estate, Trafalgar Medical Centre and Cranbourne Music Centre.
To the students, and families,
of 2015 - salalmat datang, welcome back and welcome for the
first time.
This year, TPS will again have
17 home room classes and three
specialist teaching areas in 2015.
Once again, students transitioned to the new school year
by spending a day at the end of
the 2014 school year, in their
new classrooms, with their new
teachers and classmates.
This year there are 3 Prep
classes - what a wonderful adventure they have in store for
them.
As well as students - new and
old - TPS welcomes back the
teachers. Ms Nadine Gully is returning after a two-year absence,
and Ms Jess Broad is starting
her teaching career in the year 1
classrooms.
Three positive messages for
2015’s students, teachers and
families - “be a learner, be safe
and be respectful.”
L
Tamara Oates wears an improvised sling at Bay Jam
Fun in the Sun at St Joseph’s
Christmas break up
Clay in
the water
A
great day was had
by all who attended the St Joseph’s
swimming carnival.
Students walked to
the pool and then they
spent the morning participating in a number
of novelty events such
as the noodle race, kick
board race and freestyle
races.
There was a wonderful turnout of parents
who came along to help
the smooth running of
the carnival and to cheer
all efforts.
Many parents helped
out both in and out
of the water and their
support meant that all
children had a good
time.
The children thoroughly enjoyed their
time in the water and
went home tired but
happy.
Jake Kunze with his Joey Scout Promise Badge
Encouragement award to Brianna
S
t Joseph’s Primary School
year 6 graduation night
last year brought a special
reward for Brianna Treadwell.
She earned the Trafalgar Lions Club Encouragement award.
This award is given to students who show throughout the
year excellence in schoolwork,
inspiring leadership, friendship
to others, helpfulness around the
school and in the wider community and good citizenship.
The award is funded by the
Lions Club but the recipient is
decided by the school community.
Charlie and Lucy waiting for their race
ate last year the Scout
Section enjoyed a camp,
known as Gilweroo, at Bay
Park Scout Camp, Mt Martha.
The Trafalgar Scouts camped
with Scouts from all over Victoria.
They had great weather and
great activities to keep them busy.
Some of the favourite ones were
canoeing, the waterslide, crate
stacking, remote controlled cars
and a disco.
Lilly and parent Stephanie in the water getting ready for the noodle race
Brianna Treadwell from St Joseph’s
Trafalgar receiving the 2014 Lion’s
Club award from Lion’s Club President Tom Pye.
The joeys, cubs and scouts had
a combined break up with their
families in early December. Everybody shared a meal and some
presentations were made. There
was even a special visit from
Santa!
Emma Turnbull and Dawson
Viney were presented with gifts
from group leader Tiffany Viney
to thank them for their many
years in the group.
Both Emma and Dawson
joined as cubs then linked to
scouts.
As they are both turning 15,
they are now too old for scouts,
and are therefore leaving the
group. We wish them well in the
future.
Jake earns highest
Joey award
Jake Kunze was presented with
the Joey Scout Promise Badge.
It is the highest award in Joey
Scouts, and this is the first time a
Trafalgar Joey Scout has achieved
it.
He completed several tasks
relating to his beliefs and the
history of Scouting. He also did
some hard work gardening to
Group leader Tiffany Viney presents a farewell gift to Emma Turnbull
help other people.
He has now linked up to Cub
Scouts, where many new adventures await.
Bay Jam 2015
This State-wide camp was attended by two of our scouts,
Troy and Tamara Oates and scout
leader Mira Halpern-Wilson. It
ran from 4 - 10 January.
Here is Tamara Oates’ article
about the camp:
We got to Mt Martha on Sunday,
4 January, found our camp site,
set some tents up and met our
leader for the week. Our patrols
all had turns in cooking all our
meals.
I had a great time mix with all
the other scouts at camp.
Some of the activities we did
was, a day hike for 17km, geocaching, at the beach for the day;
it was good to go swimming and
cool down, went to Melbourne. I
went up to the top of the sky deck
and got to see Melbourne.
At night time we had a disco,
drive in on the oval, played laser
skirmish and visit other troops.
There will be another one in
2018. I will be able to go again.
Enquiries welcome
The Group will resume in February. Enquiries about becoming a
youth member (aged 6 to 14) or
a leader are always welcome.
Anyone wishing to find out
more information may contact
Group Leader, Tiffany Viney on
5633 1929.
Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2015 — Page 21
Local rivers
and dams
stocked
with
fish
Goodbye Angel
S
ome of you will remember
that we ran an article on
Angel in our December
edition. Unfortunately, Angel
passed away on 17 January 2015
R
ecreational fishing licence fees have helped
stock a record number of
Australian bass fingerlings into
Gippsland lakes and rivers to
improve freshwater fishing opportunities for anglers.
Fisheries Victoria Executive
Director, Ross McGowan, said
120,000 Australian bass fingerlings had been stocked this season, an increase of 41,000 on
last year’s total.
“Since 2002, we have been
working hard with a New South
Wales bass breeder to develop
new fisheries for Australian bass,
which are an iconic native sportfish found in coastal catchments
along the eastern seaboard,” Mr
McGowan said.
“Our stocking efforts have
paid off for anglers with several
lakes, particularly Blue Rock,
providing excellent inland fishing opportunities over the last 18
months.
“The Blue Rock
Lake bass fishery is
young and still developing, but was deemed good
enough to host a kayak-based
fishing tournament last season,
which attracted competitors
from interstate where more mature bass fisheries exist and are
very popular.”
This season’s 120,000 Australian bass fingerlings were released into:
ƒ Blue Rock Lake - 25,000
ƒ Lake Glenmaggie - 10,000
ƒ Narracan Lake - 10,000
ƒ Mitchell River - 10,000
ƒ Tambo River - 10,000
ƒ Nicholson River - 10,000
in her 15th year. Owners Eileen
and Walter Scholl pass on their
thanks to Kerry and Trafalgar Vet
Clinic Staff
Hill End history
has new life
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Macalister River - 9,000
Wonnangatta River - 8,000
Thomson River - 5,000
Avon River - 5,000
Tyers River - 5,000
Valencia Creek - 4,000
Traralgon Creek - 3,000
Cowwarr Weir - 2,000
Rainbow Creek - 2,000
Freestone Creek - 1,000
Guthridge Lake - 1,000
Mr McGowan said several
new waters were on the stocking list this season including the
Wonnangatta and Tyers rivers,
Traralgon Creek and Guthridge
Lake in Sale.
“We want to provide a variety of bass fishing opportunities
ranging from boat-based experiences for keen anglers, remote
wilderness rivers for adventurous fishers and convenient urban
lakes, like Guthridge, for families
and beginners.”
Since 2002, Fisheries Victoria
has stocked more than 570,000
Australian bass fingerlings into
Gippsland’s lakes and rivers.
Learn more at www.depi.vic.gov.
au/bassstocking
Presence of Giants:
Measuring Time
A
valuable record of local history, ‘The Changing Years’, has just
been reprinted by Hill End
Community Inc.
Originally compiled in
1972, the book was published by the community to
commemorate the first hundred years of settlement in
the Hill End, Willow Grove
and Fumina South districts.
Photographs in the book
trace the development of the
Tanjil Valley and its people
and the changes in transport
from bullock dray to horse
and buggy, later replaced by
motor car - a model T Ford
was the first - and bus.
The family history of pioneers is recorded and many
of the families in the book
have descendents in the area
today.
A group called the History
Gatherers has been collecting
oral history from people with
a story to tell, holding monthly meetings and recording the
talks on CD.
The next project will be
the production of another local history book to follow the
first, based on this material.
‘The Changing Years’ will
be of great interest to anyone
with connections to the area
and will give new residents a
greater understanding of this
beautiful part of the world.
It is available for $20 from
the Willow Grove Store and
from the Variety Bookroom,
82 Albert Street, Moe.
Proceeds from the sale of
the book will be used to publish the next one.
Artwork compilation underway
A
rtist James Geurts is inviting the Baw Baw shire
community to share historic photographs of the region’s
old growth forests and the people
who lived and worked in them.
The submissions made by the
community will contribute to the
upcoming public art project ‘The
Presence of Giants: Measuring
Time’, funded by Arts Victoria
and supported by Baw Baw Shire
Council.
The artwork will be launched
in early 2015.
James Geurts was raised in
Warragul and now lives and
works in Melbourne and Eu-
rope. He has been producing
large scale, site and time specific
projects and gallery works in international contexts since 2002.
His work has been showcased in galleries including the
White Cube in London; GEMAK
Den Haag, Netherlands; the
Centre for Contemporary Art in
Tel Aviv, Israel; the Art Gallery
of South Australia; La Chambre
Blanche Quebec; and the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
in Melbourne.
‘The Presence of Giants: Measuring Time’ references Thorpdale’s world’s tallest tree, which
was cut down in 1884 to mea-
sure its height, as well as the Ada
Tree in the shire’s north.
This artwork will take the
shape of a large illuminated imprint in the ground, in the form
of a detailed cast of an existing
tall tree’s girth. An outlining light
shining upward from the base
will create an inference of the
original tree at night.
Anyone interested in submitting photos or for more information can feel free to contact
James at james@jamesgeurts.
com. The photographs or files
can be dropped off at the West
Gippsland Arts Centre Box Office
in Warragul.
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and skills.
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Bushwalking club off to flying start
By Frances Miller
T
he intrepid bushwalkers
are off to a flying start
this year with four or five
walks, paddles and bike rides already being completed.
February will be another busy
month for the active club members who have signed up to visit
Healesville and walk the wellknown Mt Dom Dom circuit, or
for those who are venturing out
to the Sale common to view the
wetlands, hoping to see some
birds and other water life.
Our official start to the year is
marked with a BBQ, which will
be held at Moe Apex park.
An overnight walk is planned
at Wilson’s Prom on 14 and 15
February.
A day walk to Boy Farm is
scheduled for Tuesday, 17 February.
The popular Refuge Cove
hike will be tackled, and on 21
and 22 February the other side of
the state’s beaches will be visited
when we explore the Surf coast
from Torquay to Aireys Inlet.
The last walk for the month
will be inland, north of Dargo, to
the Grant Discovery Walk.
If anyone would like to join
in any activity or find out more
about the club please phone Fran
on 5623 3093 or have a look at
the website : www.sbwc.org.au
By Carol Monson
I
Many members spent the Australia Day weekend in the magnificent
environment at Falls Creek, helping Parks Victoria eradicate willows
growing in and around creek beds
Appreciation for biodiversity in decline
By Alix Williams
A
lan Noy, director of Indigenous
Design Environmental Services,
will speak to the Latrobe Valley
Field Naturalists’ Club meeting on Friday, 27 February.
For almost 20 years the importance of and funding for biodiversity
conservation has been growing.
Landcare and other organizations
were expanding as was private sector
contracting.
However, recently the appreciation
for our biodiversity and allocation of
appropriate resources has begun to
decline. Thus the contractor’s role is
changing.
Alan will illustrate, with current
projects, how his company is tackling
these new challenges.
The meeting from 7.30pm is at the
Uniting Church Hall on the corner of
Old Sale Road and Chamberlain Road,
Newborough.
An excursion on Saturday 28 February will be to Andersons Inlet.
Visitors are most welcome to both
activities, free of charge.
For more information, phone
5127 3393 or 5634 2246.
Australian Spotted Crake at the Morwell Bridge Wetlands
February in the Garden
By Rod Boon
A
s our summer crop is
having a little bit of a last
hoorah, it’s time to enjoy
the harvest and to start preparing the garden for autumn
planting. Wait until the heat of
the day is off and then spend
some lovely time in the garden.
Weeding
Weeding is a great job to do at
this time of year. Cut down the
competition between your tasty
treats and these space invaders,
and tidy up your patch. It may
sound tedious, but it’s incredibly rewarding!
Mulching
Top up the mulch on your vegetable patches, herb gardens and
ornamental beds.
This is especially important if you are heading away or
caught up in the bustle of back
to school.
A hot summer tip is to mulch
after watering the patch, to a
depth of about seven cm.
Keep mulch clear of plant
stems, especially young seedlings. Choose sustainable, low
environmental impact mulch
one that will enrich your soil as
it breaks down.
Planning
Time to think about what wonders you will whack into your
patch come April.
Preparing beds and plots
now means that when autumn
planting time rolls around, your
garden will be ready and wait-
Have you visited the arts at
Yarragon’s railway station?
ing.
Removing spent plants,
clearing areas of weeds and
topping up organic matter is an
excellent February job.
A nail rake, some good organic compost and lovely sustainable mulch is the perfect
recipe for productive patches of
the future.
Shade for your plants
On non-gardening days, why not
head out to the shed, and construct a couple of shade cloth
tents.
They don’t have to be elaborate, just a simple, moveable
structure that you can pop over
the top of some of the sun sensitive veggies (like eggplant, capsicum and others) as the heat
becomes more intense.
Pop these around where required, especially on high UV
days, windy days, and during
your holidays.
Watering
Water smarter at this time of
year and always first thing in the
morning.
A nice, deep drink a couple
of times a week is far more
beneficial than frequent, short
watering.
Green Manure
Consider a green manure crop
to add some life and love to an
overworked patch.
At this time of year try lablab,
cow pea, mung bean, soy bean
and millet.
This will improve your soil
incredibly, and, for a bit of for-
ward planning, you’ll find it well
worth the effort!
Planting
It is still fairly warm-tohot
around these parts, but there
are a number of incredible
edibles ready to go in later this
month. Try lettuce, spinach,
leek, silverbeet, and some Asian
greens towards the tail end of
the month.
Broccoli, leeks and spring
onions could be worth a shot as
the nights get cooler.
Add some colour and movement to the patch, and pop in
some of these little pretties:
stock, dianthus, viola, pansy,
verbena and ageratum.
Give most herbs a miss just
now, but, if you’re really keen,
get rolling with parsley and wa-
tercress.
Garlic is good to go once the
weather cools a touch.
Plants feel the need for a
feed at this time of year.
A seaweed or worm tea or
low environmental impact liquid fertiliser is perfect, especially for the seedlings shoved in at
the tail end of last year.
Apply to the soil early in the
morning, and in the concentrations mentioned on the packet.
f you haven’t yet found the
little gem of a gallery at Yarragon railway station then it
is time you did.
Baw Baw Arts Alliance
(BBAA) has a wide range of art
work for sale at The Station Gallery in Yarragon.
Run entirely by members, the
gallery has a different exhibition
every month demonstrating the
range of artistic talent and endeavor in the Baw Baw shire.
Until the end of January the
recently formed ‘Fibre Friday’
group had an eclectic display
of mini quilts, felted wearable
art, decorative objects and small
framed textile works.
The exhibition was the first
of many planned by the ‘Fibre
Friday’ group and is designed to
boost the profile of fibre arts in
Gippsland.
It was opened by nationally renowned fibre artist, Glenys
Mann, who arranges and coordinates a number of fibre arts’
workshops across Gippsland.
These are taught by internationally renowned fibre artists.
In February the featured artist in The Station Gallery will be
a recent arrival to Gippsland,
Lynne Bickhoff.
Lynne’s vibrantly coloured,
often semi abstract paintings
are exhibited all over Victoria
but Lyn and her husband, Chris
have made Neerim South their
home base and are determined
to contribute to the local arts
Richard Nicol-Smith produces timber musical instruments
community.
While Chris is often in the
background at an exhibition
launch it is partly through his
photographic expertise that Lyn’s
paintings have had public exposure.
BBAA has a busy year ahead
in 2015 with the planned redevelopment of the Trafalgar
Railway Station into a workshop
space for a range of arts.
Plans are currently being finalized for a design incorporating two large workshop spaces.
This will enable the current calendar of events run by BBAA to
be expanded.
In February the Ficifolia Festiva’ in Drouin incorporates a
venue for local visual artists to
display and sell their work.
The art show, in the social
room of the Drouin Football
Club, will be open from Thursday, 12 February to Sunday, 15
February and has an exciting
range of awards for art works.
For the first time this year the
Baw Baw shire is supporting an
inaugural sporting art work in
any medium.
Another major component of
BBAA programme for 2015 is the
very successful Arts Market held
in Warragul on the third Saturday
morning of each month in the
warmer months.
The driving force behind the
development of this quality market is Jessie McLennan who has
worked tirelessly to bring a very
high standard to the arts in the
shire and now has an extensive
waiting list of artists wishing to
use the Warragul market to promote their work.
A new addition to the market
is guitar and ukulele craftsman
Richard Nichol-Smith from Buln
Buln. Richard produces handcrafted, solid timber instruments
that are designed for both appearance and playability.
SERIOUSLY - LET’S HAVE A LAUGH
I
f there’s a group of people
happy to see the end of
the festive season it surely
must be the posties and delivery people.
We are fortunate here in
Trafalgar that our local posties
were unfazed and there was
hardly a hiccup with their excellent record of service.
They are a hardy bunch indeed and some have interesting tales to tell.
Now retired, Terry (formerly of here, there and everywhere) told me he remembered when he got his first job
as a postman. His mother was
so happy she told everybody,
“Young Terry has got such a
good job as a postman, and
it’s really great because it will
keep him off the streets.”
His mate also got a job but
didn’t do so good and got the
sack because he didn’t make
enough house calls.
He remembered another
postie friend who had to walk
eight kilometres to deliver a
letter to a farm. When he got
there he told the farmer of
his long walk the farmer said,
“That was silly. You should
have posted it.”
On the other side of the
coin we heard about a young
man who met a beautiful girl
and not long after her family
moved interstate.
He somehow managed to
write a letter to her every day
for three years. When he was
asked what happened next, he
said that sadly she ended up
marrying the postman.
My wife’s sister met a doctor and they fell in love. Things
were getting pretty serious
when he took a posting overseas for two years. They continued their relationship by
exchanging passionate letters
on a regular basis.
The only problem was she
couldn’t read his writing and
admitted it was most embarrassing going down to the local
chemist each time so he could
read the doctor’s latest communication to her.
Just prior to Christmas we
did have disturbing news about
the way some delivery contractors were handling our goods
and some dreadful footage was
shown on the television to support the story.
To the credit of those in
charge they issued an urgent
and stern notice to all their
contractors which suggested,
“You will need to be more
careful in future - if the package is marked “FRAGILE”,
please be sure to throw it under arm.”
Our good friend Terry (who
has already been mentioned
above) has a great sense of
humor and was telling me that
he’s still interested in developments in the world of letters
and their delivery.
He must surely be impressed with a recent scientific
report which revealed that a
scientist conducted an experiment by crossing a carrier pigeon with a woodpecker.
He ended up with a bird
that not only delivers messages to their destination but
knocks on the door when he
gets there.
Terry did tell me he once
submitted himself to a job assessment at Australia Post .
His report suggested his
aptitudes and abilities were
probably suited to some form
of early retirement.
This could explain why he’s
living happily ever after well
before he planned to do so.
But the best part of being acquainted with this man
is that I am able to brag to
my friends and relatives in
Melbourne that I’m keeping
company with a man of letters.
Keep Smiling - Basil.
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Trafalgar Medical
Centre News
By Dr Michael Kunze
A
new year always brings
new changes. I’d like to
start by introducing some
new doctors who will be starting
with Trafalgar Medical Centre in
2015.
Some of you will remember
Dr Cassie Rickard, who worked
with us a few years ago as an intern.
She rejoins us now as a registrar for the year. Cassie originally
comes from Korumburra, and
completed her medical studies
in Gippsland.
She previously studied dietetics but most recently she
completed a year of Obstetrics
in Newcastle, having interests in
women’s and preventative health.
She is looking forward to introducing her fiancé to a country
lifestyle.
Dr Sean Atkinson will be with
us as a registrar for six months.
He is originally from West
Gippsland, and has most recently
been working in Cairns.
He has specific interest in
sexual health, infectious diseases, and evidence-based medicine.
He enjoys travel and will happily talk about his cat or James
Bond.
Dr Hui Wu will spend the year
with us as a registrar. Hui originates from China, and came to
Victoria eight years ago.
She is interested in diabetes
and women’s health. She is a
mother of two daughters, and is
teaching them to play table tennis.
We will also have a medical
student spending most of the
year with us.
Vivek Pillay originally comes
Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2015 — Page 25
from South Africa. He has an adventurous spirit, and is looking
forward to exploring our region.
He has not yet decided where
his medical career will take him.
Thank you for making all our
new doctors welcome, and for
assisting them with their training.
As a clinic we’re proud of our
education role, and we value the
support the community gives us
with this.
I’d also like to say goodbye
to Dr Sherry Xue and Dr Jessica
Chan. Sherry and Jess have spent
six months with us, and will be
continuing their training in Warragul.
We’re also very excited that
two of our current registrars will
be staying on in 2015.
Dr James Ting and Dr Claire
Langford have both been popular additions to Trafalgar, and
are valued members of our clinical team.
We feel privileged that they
have decided to continue with
us, having both completed their
GP fellowships.
Apart from the changes to
our staff, 2015 may also pres-
ent changes to the way Medicare
functions.
There are proposed changes
which may impact on the viability of bulk-billing and of some of
our extended services such as
nursing care.
We hope that our politicians
take care in introducing change
to our healthcare systems, so
that we can maintain a focus on
providing the best medical care
we can.
And how about you? Are you
planning any changes this year?
Maybe you’ve considered taking up a new sport, or making
sure you take the time to catch
up with friends.
Maybe you’re going to learn
some new skills, or learn to say
no to that second chocolate biscuit.
Change is an important part
of our lives, and can have great
positive effects for our health.
If you’d like help with a
health-related change, please
don’t hesitate to ask your doctor
or pharmacist.
We look forward to helping
you in 2015 and beyond.
Street Names
By Noel Erbs
T
he five “developer’s
choice” street names featured this month are all
in relatively recently established
residential areas on the southeast side of Trafalgar. To the best
of the writer’s knowledge, Eden,
Elise, Fernlea and Vincent have
no historical connection to Trafalgar.
The name Davey Drive was
chosen to acknowledge the locally well-established Davey
family, whose dairy farm was
eventually rendered unviable by
a combination of dairy industry
trends, including the ‘get big or
get out’ mantra, and relentless
urban encroachment.
It had become colloquially
known as “Davey’s Paddock”
before it was finally subdivided.
1955 “Back To Trafalgar”
Celebrations
S
aturday 5th February,
1955, was a notable
day in the history of our
town.
It was the first day of the
week long “Back to Trafalgar”
celebrations when hundreds
of former residents returned
by car and train to join in the
festivities arranged for their
enjoyment.
Right from the very first
official function, which comprised the welcome at the
railway station visitors and
residents let down the barriers
and joined in the spirit of the
celebrations.
At the station it was good
to see the many train travellers
who met up with their friends
and so link up once again the
friendships of many years ago.
The reception was like
the prevailing weather conditions, and one and all were
given a very warm and cordial
welcome. In many cases old
school day friendships were
renewed, and the expressions
of fun and gaiety were easily
recognised.
President of the ‘Back To’
Committee (Mr Arthur Williamson) extended an official
welcome, and in the course
of his brief remarks said he
hoped one and all would have
a happy and enjoyable time
meeting up with old friends
and acquaintances.
One of the most popular
events of the week was when
600 ex-pupils of the Trafalgar
State School went ‘back to
school’ on the Monday morning.
This record number of old
boys and girls who returned
reflected very favourably upon
the organisation of the “Back
to Trafalgar” committee.
When the bell rang at 10
a.m., ‘pupils’ assembled in
a most disorderly fashion,
and behaved as perhaps they
would have dearly liked many
years ago.
More than 100 of them
were suitably dressed for the
occasion.
Proceedings opened with
the saluting of the flag, the
declaration, and the singing of
the National Anthem.
After that, the head teacher
(Mr P. Goyne) had a most
difficult job to control the assembly.
After numerous complaints
were investigated in vain, the
‘pupils’ finally marched to
their rooms in a fashion that
would have brought tears to
the eyes of their former teachers.
The ‘Back to School’ reunion was one of the most
popular events of the week.
Many chuckled for weeks
over childhood jokes and
reminiscences long forgotten,
and wondered why they ever
left our beautiful little town.
From whatever angle it is
reviewed the same conclusion
is assured, and without any
element of doubt the one conclusion that the celebrations
as presented were the most
successful and enjoyable ever
presented in this town must be
arrived at.
Source: “Gippsland News”,
17 February 1955.
Contributed by Trafalgar &
District Historical Society.
Trafalgar Veterinary
Clinic News
Remember WHEN
W
e get questions regularly about what is
safe to feed a pet.
Generally if common
sense is used, most of the
usual things are okay if given
in moderation.
Any rapid diet change can
upset an animal, so all alterations need to be done gradually.
After obesity, here are our
top five dietary related illnesses:
1. Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation
of the pancreas.
The pancreas has two very
different functions; to help
with digestion (especially
fats) and to maintain blood
sugar balance within a safe
range.
Pancreatitis causes tummy upsets - pain, vomiting,
nausea, diarrhoea and inappetance.
Diets high in fat can trigger pancreatitis.
The most common food
types fed include cut marrow bones (as marrow in a
mature animal is mostly fat),
pork, sausages, juices from
the roast pan and barbeque
grease.
Severe pancreatitis can
cause dehydration, sepsis,
shock and in the long term,
diabetes.
2. Hypervitaminosis
D
Hypervitaminosis D is an
overdose of vitamin D. Vitamin D is required by the body
to assist with normal calcium
metabolism so can have effects on muscles and nerves,
the heart and bones.
Complete and balanced
pet foods contain adequate
amounts of vitamin D.
When a pet’s diet is supplemented by the owner with
vitamin or calcium supplements then the pet can be
overdosed and fall ill from
vitamin overdose.
Fish oil supplements
which aid in the management
of arthritis may also have increased vitamin D levels, so
be cautious when using human formulations in your pet.
Overdose causes increased thirst and increased
urination, inappetance, bladder stones and kidney failure.
3. Thiamine
Deficiency
Although any species can suffer from thiamine deficiency,
it is usually seen in cats that
eat predominately home
cooked diets.
Some pet foods are labelled as treats rather than
as a complete and balanced
diet, and often these foods
are not adequate as the main
part of the diet.
Some ‘fresh’ pet food
products are treated with
preservatives which degrade
thiamine in order to keep the
meat looking fresh.
Thiamine is also easily degraded with cooking.
Symptoms of thiamine
deficiency are initially vague lethargy and anorexia.
Long term deficiency
leads to wobbliness, poor
co-ordination, seizures and
death.
4. Aflatoxicosis
Aflaoxin is a toxin made by
fungus.
Fungal contamination of
grains can cause liver disease
if eaten and cats and dogs are
more susceptible than other
species.
Spoiled grains (eg corn,
wheat) can contaminate the
meal if blended in with other
food.
Symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, gastrointestinal
bleeding and collapse.
5. Salmonellosis
Pets fed raw or undercooked
meat or eggs are most at risk
for infection with Salmonella.
Food should be treated as
though it were going to be fit
for human consumption.
Eggs should be wiped
clean of faecal material or
muck before stored in the
fridge to prevent bacteria
crossing the shell and entering the egg.
Symptoms of salmonellosis include gastroenteritis
(pain, vomiting, diarrhoea),
fever, lethargy and collapse.
Basic food hygiene and
healthy eating patterns are
key to avoiding these conditions.
If you would like assistance in designing an alternative pet diet, or have questions regarding unusual foods
you can always contact us for
advise.
CATHOLIC PARISH
Father Bernie Krotwaar, Phone 5633 1166
By Dr Kerrie Piper
Top five pet
food associated
illnesses
CHURCH SERVICES
The ‘Trafalgar & Yarragon News’, February
1925
5 February - Motor Cycle Races
In view of the undoubted popularity of motor cycle racing, the Trafalgar Turf Club strongly favours the idea of a combined pony and motor
cycle race meeting on the local race course. It has been suggested that
an attractive program would consist of three cycle races of three, five
and ten miles (4.8 and 16 kilometres), and two pony races. Such a
program would certainly afford material for excellent sport.
New Railway Bridge
The erection of a new overhead bridge at the Trafalgar railway station
is proceeding, and when completed the structure will be much more
substantial than the present one.
19 February - Military Notes
The local (Gippsland) Light Horse Regiment goes into camp for its
annual Field Training at Williamstown from 4th to the 11th of March.
These camps are always well attended as the members make it their
Annual Holiday, and afterwards spend a few days in Melbourne.
26 February - Surprise Visitor
During the Co.-Op. Butter Company’s meeting at Trafalgar on Monday
a handsome young heifer (cow) entered the hall by a side door and
gracefully bowed to the chairman amid roars of laughter from the
assemblage. The din seemed to scare her and she backed out only to
return again later, and some declared that she actually winked at the
chairman this time.
The ‘Gippsland News’, February 1955
3 February - Ready for “Back To”
By Friday night the Trafalgar township should present quite a carnival
appearance with a huge array of flags and bunting as well as multiple
coloured lights in preparation for the huge “Back to Trafalgar” celebrations to be held from the 5th to the 12th of February.
10 February - New Catholic Church Opened
An impressive ceremony took place in Trafalgar on Sunday last,
February 6. The historic occasion was the official opening of the new
St. John’s War Memorial Catholic Church in Waterloo Road. In the
afternoon a crowd of approximately 850 people gathered at the
Church for the blessing of the new building and its solemn dedication.
The Bishop of Sale, the Most Rev. Dr. Ryan, C.M., unveiled the foundation stone, and Blessed and Dedicated the new Church at 3 p.m.
Pupils Went “Back to School”
On Monday morning last some 600 ex-pupils of the Trafalgar State
School went back to school for the morning. This record number of
old boys and girls who returned reflected very favourably upon the
organisation of the “Back to Trafalgar” committee. The ‘scholars’
entered into the morning’s activities with amazing spirit, and it was
most apparent that all had a high regard for their old school, their
former teachers, and their childhood friends.
17 February - “Back to Trafalgar” Brilliant Success
Now the tumult and shouting has died down one ponders and looks
back on the week just past. From whatever angle it is reviewed the
same conclusion is assured, and without any element of doubt the
one conclusion that the celebrations as presented have been the most
successful and enjoyable ever presented in this town must be arrived
at.
Thanks to the Ladies
Outside the general “Back to Trafalgar” committee perhaps the most
striking success has been achieved by those ladies responsible for the
catering arrangements. Theirs was a gigantic task, but they emerged
from the week with colours flying.
24 February - Rotary Club Formed at Trafalgar
Steps for the organisation of a Rotary Club were taken on Friday, 11th
February, by a group of 24 local business and professional men who
are planning to establish a unit of Rotary International, a world-wide
service club in Trafalgar.
Marching Girls
What might even create history for this part of the State was brought
to light at the meeting of the Trafalgar R.S.L. on Friday night last, when
Mr R. L. Dowie made the suggestion that the sub-branch should sponsor a team of marching girls to help the Trafalgar Band take its place
amongst the brass bands of Gippsland. Mr Dowie moved that the
sub-branch sponsor the marching girls and this was seconded by Mr
A. Dent. The girls would march ahead of the band at whatever function they attend.
The ‘Trafalgar News’, February 1985
6 February - The Great Town Handover
Several hundred people are expected at the official handover of the
township of Rawson on Sunday. The chairman of the Melbourne
Metropolitan Board of Works will “hand over” the town to the
Narracan Shire President Cr. Ralph Bayley in a short ceremony at 2
pm. The township was built by the M.M.B.W. to house workers on the
giant Thompson Dam project and has gradually been auctioned off in
the last 12 months as the work on the dam was completed.
13 February - Tip Open Sundays
The Trafalgar rubbish is to open on Sundays. Shire engineer David
Thege estimated opening the tip on Sundays would cost an additional
$6800 ($17,950 today) per annum in wages. The problem came to a
head over the Christmas/New year period when 18 people were prosecuted for dumping rubbish outside the tip gate.
Top Golf on Top Course
With the Trafalgar golf course in perfect condition, Saturday’s stableford attracted a bumper field. Ken Dykes revelled on the fairways to
card an excellent 42 points to take the A grade honours.
20 February - Yarragon’s Water on the Nose
Yarragon’s water is safe for domestic use according to Narracan Shire
Council’s senior health surveyor Bill Stephens. “The mixture of minerals in the water is responsible for the colour and taste”, he said. Cr.
Laurie Wheller said: “In late January the water stunk so much that it
was unbearable to drink and left stains around the bath”. Mr
Stephens said the only way to improve the quality of the water was to
install a treatment plant which would cost at least $500,000
($1,320,000 today).
John Duck Wins Fun Run
John Duck won the Trafalgar Lions Club fun run for the fifth time in a
row last Sunday. His time of 22.06 was his best personal time for the
course and was only three seconds outside the race record of 22.03
which was set in 1980 by Gary Henry. More than 150 runners faced
the starter in ideal cool conditions over the picturesque 7.2 kilometre
course which started and ended in McGregor Park.
27 February - Trophies to Jean Family
The Jean family has figured prominently in Trafalgar Bowling Club
championships over the past week. Vic Jean junior and Allen Ralls
beat club president Herb Glenister and Wally Nelson in the club pairs,
while Mavis Jean defeated Mary Balfour in the final of the ladies
championship. Trafalgar recipients of C.B.C. trophies were Stan
Regan, Mavis Jean, Alec Willett and Flo Unthank.
AROUND THE
By Jean Huffer
Society
T
he Society was very pleased to celebrate the 100th birthday of
long-time member, Mrs Sylvia Hill, who was presented with the
Society’s first life membership at the annual dinner in November, 2014.
The birthday celebration, on the actual day, was on 21 December.
Sylvia remains an active member of the society, and we hope to share
many more celebrations with her in the future.
On a very sad note, we regret deeply the loss of one of our founding
members, Cheryl Weymouth, who died on Christmas morning 2014.
Cheryl was a meticulous researcher as her early articles in our first
‘Gazettes’ illustrate, and a great organiser.
She and her husband, John, had recently re-joined the society after
John retired, and were regular workers at our fortnightly working
bees.
Cheryl had a detailed knowledge of the local area, and was keen
to be part of a new research project the society is planning, while
helping with the storage and filing of our collection of local papers,
and tackling the next stage of mounting and filing the photograph collection.
She is greatly missed, not only for her hard work and abilities, but
also for her cheerful and somewhat dry sense of humour.
We extend to John and the family our deepest sympathy. She was
a lady of style!
Our ‘Gazette’ No. 80 came out in December. It has articles on Ernest McDonald, killed in France in World War I, the annual ‘Changing Face of Trafalgar’, listing changes around the town in 2014, the
shifting of the war memorial and on Sylvia Hill on the occasion of her
100th birthday.
The Gazette is still available at the post office and the newsagents’
for $4 per copy. A good read!
Our first meeting for 2015 will be on Thursday, 19 February at
7:30pm in the Community Centre. New members are most welcome.
Compiled by Jack McDonald from newspapers held in the Trafalgar and District Historical Society Archives
St John’s Trafalgar, 54 Waterloo Road
Vigil Mass:
First Saturday Devotions:
Exposition and Reconciliation
Sunday Mass:
Weekday Masses:
Each Wednesday after Mass:
Second Wednesday Devotions:
6pm (Saturday)
Mass at 9.30am.
10am-11am
10.30am
9.30am (Tuesday to Friday)
Exposition
Exposition, reconciliation
and annointing of the sick,
after mass.
St Jarlath’s Yarragon, Rollo Street
9am
Sunday Mass:
Transport availability, Neighbourhood Outreach,
Home visiting
Please phone Julianne now at the parish office on 5633 1166
UNITING
CHURCH
Rev Chris Duxbury, Phone 5633 1047
St Andrew’s Uniting Church,Trafalgar
Service times
Sunday school
Kids Club
9.15am Sunday
9.15am 3rd Sunday of the month
3.45-5.30pm Mondays
Thorpdale Uniting Church
Service times
Bible study
11am Sunday
7.30pm each Thursday
St David’s Uniting Church, Yarragon
Service times
9.15am 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays
Contempory Youth Service 5pm 3rd Sunday. Shared tea
to follow
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Rev Sue Jacka, Phone 5633 1021
0409 757 170 or tullycavan@dcsi.net.au
St Mary’s Church, Trafalgar
Holy Communion and children’s activities
9.30am
Wednesdays: Holy Communion, a quiet service
10am
Cuppa and conversation
10.45am
JAFFAS after school program
3.30 - 5.30pm
Sundays:
St Mark’s Church, Thorpdale
First Sunday of the month:
Breakfast after service.
Third Sunday of the month:
8am
5pm
St Mark’s Church, Yarragon
Third Sunday of the month:
Second and fourth Sundays of the month:
Thursdays: JAFFAS after school program
5pm
8.30am
3.30 - 5.30pm
Tuesdays 1-3pm “Jesus Heals” prayer ministry for
today. Contact Joan on 5633 3389
THORPDALE WESLEYAN
METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Frank Lees,
Phone 5634 6413 or 5633 2758
Every Sunday:
Sunday School:
Youth group:
Bible studies:
10am
(During service)
Fridays at 7pm
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Your opinion...
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Farming News
What do you see as the major
issues facing Australians in 2015?
DEPI articles selected by Greg Turner
Michelle Anderson
Donna Stitt
The government, tax and the weather are
Youth unemployment and How to live now, so that
education.
future generations have the
same opportunities to live
well
just some things that can affect how we act
and spend in 2015. Petrol prices have dropped
which allows lower income families to afford
more than normal. Unless the government take
more from us and leave us with nothing
Ross Jacka
Jacqui Gatt
Rosemary Colls
Household budgets, Jobs becoming There are many major issues, but
scarce. There is a lot of different
I’ve always said, “Take time to
issues that affect everyone so
stop and smell the roses”
differently. People should be there
for one another if they can, just help
out when possible
A C T I V I T I E S
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abbreviations. There must be one
word containing all nine letters.
Target: 16 words good; 18 words
very good; 20 words excellent
Solution for December Word Wheel:
Concord, concur, condor,
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cordon, corn, court, croon, croton,
crouton, curd, curt, doctor, donor,
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The Charlie Hebdo massacre brought this into sharp
focus.
If we hold that all people
have a right to express their
opinions (surely a basic tenet
of democracy) we need also to
balance this with our social responsibility to ensure all members of society are able to live
in peace and to hold their own
beliefs.
By Rev Sue Jacka
The aim of terrorist crimes
is to instil fear so that speech
or activity is limited to what the
perpetrators believe is the true
or right way, totally against free
speech.
The Islamic Society of North
America defended Charlie Hebdo’s right to free speech but
promoted greater understanding and respect, saying...
“The answer to speech one
disagrees with should not be
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6. Which island prison stands off the coast of San Francisco?
Terrorism, diversity and respect
ecent terrorist events
have made me reflect
on diversity and respect.
How can we have free
speech while promoting harmony and respect for those
who hold different opinions
and beliefs from us?
In a world where it is so
easy to become simplistic
rather than grapple with the
complexities of different communities, this may seem an im-
35. Lustreless surface
36. Present
38. Impassive
40. Destroy utterly
41. Clock face
44. Kimono sash
46. Pig pen
Questions
Pugsley’s Picture Poser (see page 23 )
Answer: “Totem Poles” beside Trafalgar Community Centre
Reflection
25. Vegetable
28. Plead
29. Consumer
30. Drinking vessel
32. Oven for drying hops
33. Past
34. Legerdemain
The Quizmaster
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2. Rounded vase
3. Black deposit
4. Mine entrance
5. Small speck
6. Happening
8. Twerp
9. Extended pain
10. Indian garment
12. Water pitcher
14. Select
16. Obtain
18. Consume
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22. Farm out-buildings
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violence, but should instead be
more speech promoting tolerance and mutual understanding.”
Free speech has always
come with social responsibility
to protect the dignity and property of people.
It also comes with a willingness to learn and understand:
even if we do not agree we
must encourage harmony and
respect.
Solutions
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5. Squirrel
6. Alcatraz
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By Brendan Ley
Cooling your cows
this summer
N
ow that the weather is
warming up, it is a good
time to think about the
immediate actions that can be
taken to minimise heat stress in
the herd.
We all know the consequences
of heat stressed cows - decreased
milk production, reduced feed intake, potential loss of body condition, mastitis, potential to not conceive or to abort and many other
animal health related symptoms.
While we might be just recovering from hay making, we need
to make time to step back and
review the bigger risks to milk
production, including heat stress.
There are short and long term
risk management practices that
can be implemented to reduce
the impact of hot weather to make
time to step back and review the
bigger risks to milk production,
including heat stress.
There are short and long term
risk management practices that
can be implemented to reduce
the impact of hot weather.
If you know the day is going
to be high risk for heat stress,
you can plan to change your daily
routine, getting cows milked and
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fed before 10am in the morning
and delaying afternoon milking
time to after 5pm.
This can make a big difference
to cows coping with heat.
Think about how far you are
asking the cows to walk in the
hottest part of the day (about
3pm) and on extreme days, avoid
walking the cows to the dairy until
after 4pm.
You may consider changing
your paddock rotation, keeping
cows on a sacrifice paddock or
cool stand-off area.
Sprinklers provide a huge
benefit to cows. Suggestions are
to have sprinklers that can operate on a 15-minute cycle where
the system is on for one to three
minutes and then remains turned
off until the commencement of
the next cycle.
This allows enough time for
cows to be wet to the point that
excess water does not drip down
the udders, as it is important to
not increase the risk of mastitis.
You also don’t want extra water contributing to the effluent
stream.
You can hose down the collecting yard before bringing in the
cows.
This will cool down the concrete surface and will help to
keep your cows cooler.
In combination with sprinklers, fans and ventilation systems
in the dairy also keep cows cool.
During extreme hot weather,
a cow will reduce her feed intake
and try to consume most of her
feed in cooler parts of the day.
This can compromise rumen
function, causing a wider variation in rumen pH and a greater
risk of ruminal acidosis.
A diet that combines high
quality fibre with increased energy and a high rate of buffers can
help minimise these effects.
For high producing herds, it
is even more important to manage the diet and it would be worth
discussing options with your nutritionist, like slowly fermentable
sources of starch, feeding partialmixed rations and fat supplementation.
During the cooler times of the
year, some longer term solutions
can be implemented.
These can include installing
water troughs, shade cloth over
the dairy yard and a roof over the
feed pad, depending on the farm’s
feeding system.
For the even longer term, you
could plant trees across the farm
to provide shade, but ensure you
do this as part of your whole farm
plan.
For more information, visit the
Cool Cows website http://www.
coolcows.com.au >managing in
the heat>hot season strategies, to
see what strategies you can implement in the short term to manage
heat stress in your herd.
Fire plans for livestock
Dr Jeff Cave, district veterinary
officer
A
key factor in minimising
risk to stock during a bush
fire is to identify safer areas
on the farm where livestock can
be moved.
The area you choose will de-
pend on the type of livestock you
are farming and their expected
behaviour during a fire.
Other factors to consider include the terrain and accessibility
of the area as well as the behaviour of the fire itself.
Having a livestock fire plan
that has been carefully thought
through and can be quickly executed will ensure the risk to stock
is minimised.
Examples of safe areas include paddocks with green
summer crops or lucerne, bare
paddocks with no dry feed or a
ploughed paddock.
Do not allow stock on to pub-
lic roadways, as in smoky conditions they will be a hazard to
people driving on the road.
On days of extreme fire danger or when there is a fire alert
in your district, stock should be
moved into these lower risk areas. Aim to act early and don’t get
caught trying to move stock as a
fire approaches as radiant heat
can kill.
You should also listen to
weather forecasts and observe
your own environment to help
you decide when to put your plan
into action.
Having a firebreak of some
sort is imperative; bare laneways
and ploughed breaks can be effective, as can heavily grazed paddocks with low-level vegetation.
Horses should not be confined in small areas or stables,
but be moved into a large open
paddock with minimal vegetation
so they can move freely.
Horses are known to be ca-
pable of moving themselves to
safer open ground and suffer
minimal burns if left to do so. If
equipment such as rugs, halters
and flyveils remain on horses the
plastic may melt and buckles may
cause burns.
However, leaving on a halter
will make it easier to manage the
horse, so discretion is needed depending upon the circumstance.
For further assistance on preparing a farm and livestock bushfire
plan go to www.depi.vic.gov.au/
emergencies or contact DEPI on
136 186.
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Traf Park
bowls
building up
for another
good year
By Alan Smith*
W
ith many members
being in holiday
mode, things have
been a little quieter, however,
regular events are well and
truly up and running as well as
West Gippsland events.
Twilight bowls
Twilight Bowls has recommenced. Thomas Hartnell won
the roast chicken pack at the
last outing while Richard and
Marian won the January Bendigo Bank mixed pairs.
Jean Farmer is our current
ladies singles champion. Jean
was set to play in the Champion
of Champions recently but was
not feeling up to it on the day
and was forced to forfeit to her
Yallourn opponent. Well done,
Jean on getting that far.
Alan Smith is the club’s
men’s singles for this season.
Alan played in the Champion
of Champions first round on
18 January at Morwell Bowls
Club. A further report on these
two will feature in next month’s
issue.
Invitation day
A very successful Invitation Day
was organised by our Ladies
on 12 December.
A big thankyou to all the
hard workers who worked to
make this day a success.
Sick list
Two of our ladies have recently
been on the sick list: Beverly
Brotherton and Shirley Jennings. We wish them all the
best for a speedy recovery.
Sylvia turns 100
Our only centenarian, Sylvia
Hill, celebrated her 100th
birthday in late December. It
was celebrated in real style
with hundreds of well-wishers
consisting of relations and
friends helping make this a
special day for Sylvia.
Thankyou
A big thankyou to Trevor
Farmer who is helping us get
our underground power connected in a timely and costeffective manner. Your efforts
are appreciated.
Baw Baw shire grant
We have been successful in
obtaining a Baw Baw Shire
grant which will allow us to
provide shade for bowlers on
the southern side of our rink.
Thank you Baw Baw Shire.
New members
sought
We are in the throes of recruiting new bowlers to our club,
especially men bowlers for this
and next season.
Please contact president
Bob on 5633 1336 for a guided tour and more information.
We welcome single bowlers, couples, families and juniors to our club. All first year
bowlers only pay half fees.
Club rooms for hire
Our clubrooms are a popular
venue for groups in our town
to hold approved functions
and activities.
Fees are reasonable and
a bar is available as well as a
pleasant outlook. Weddings,
parties, wakes etc. are all examples as to who uses our hall.
We can cater for up to 100
persons at one time. Phone
5633 2318 for booking details.
* Alan is Trafalgar Park
Bowls Club’s vice president.
Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2015 — Page 29
Hill End Grove Rovers juniors
looking forward to 2015 season
By Louise Paul
H
ill End Junior Football
Club is getting ready
for the new season and
looking for players in all age
groups.
This year it is compulsory that
all registrations and payments
be completed online go to our
home website (www.hillendjfc.
vcfl.com.au) or enter through
teamapp and follow the prompts.
This year we have an early
bird special on the fees at $55
per player(if paid before 15
March) or otherwise $65 (if paid
after 15 March).
If you’re interested in playing
for Hill End, training will com-
mence on Wednesday, 25 February, 5-6pm (Under 10s and 12s)
and 5-6:30pm (Under 14s).
Coaches
Under 10s: not confirmed
Under 12s: Darren King
Under 14s: Paul Mann
For more information contact
President: Paul Mann
- 0402 931 668
Secretary: Louise Paul
- 0418 548 875
or go to our website
Information
Basketball favourites lose finals
By Frank Gridley
T
rafalgar basketball season
2 2014 finals returned
surprise results with both
A and B grades’ hot favourites
losing their grand finals.
In A grade, Unit played its best
basketball to win the preliminary
final over The Crew 64 to 32.
Unleash The Fury, with two
players on holidays and another
unavailable due to work in Melbourne, were not expected to
hold Unit.
However, Unleash The Fury,
consisting of Megan Howes, Leah
Argeropoulos, Billy-Jo Malady,
Liz Mercer and Jessica Burslem,
with its fast running defence and
good ball control, found another
win over Unit 30 to 28.
Danger Ducks had not lost a
B grade game all season, only to
be held to two drawn games, and
it was favourite for premiers.
Civic hit form and despite
losing two players to that damn
stork again, Civic won the grand
final, with every shot going into
the basket, defeating Danger
Ducks 33 to 10.
Congratulations to Civic’s Rebecca Wagner, Chandelle Brien,
Mia Paul, Kylie Reavley and Trudy
Giles.
The finals’ scores were:
A Grade
The Crew 23 def. Bombers 20
Unleash The Fury 36 def. Unit 30
Unit 64 def. The Crew 32
Unleash The Fury 30 def. Unit 28
B grade
Civic 59 def. Timeouts 17
Danger Ducks 17 def. Hungry
Hippos 12
Civic 25 def. Hungry Hippos 24
Civic 33 def. Danger Ducks 10
Two show bag vouchers, do-
nated by Scuba Steve’s Carwash,
were awarded to players who
supported Trafalgar basketball
by playing each week.
A grade was won by Catherine
Muller from The Crew, and B
grade went to Lauren Giles from
Hungry Hippos.
Annual general
meeting
The general meeting for
season 1 2015 will be held on
Wednesday, 4 February at 7pm.
All teams must attend.
Men’s pennant bowls harder
this year
By Ian Riley
E
ven though last year was
a flag winning one for our
Division 1 team, this year
is proving to be a title difficult to
defend.
The team is currently sitting
just outside the top four on the
ladder though a couple of good
wins will put us right back in
there with a chance of making
the finals.
The second team, playing in
Division 3, is starting to play well
after a disappointing start and
hopefully will finish the season
off strongly.
The third team, playing in
Division 5, is playing well and
though just outside the top four
they are real contenders for the
finals
Ladies’ Pennant
Division 1 ladies are around
mid-table whilst Division 3 ladies
are beginning to hit their straps
and make a concerted effort to
make the finals
Best of luck to all teams for
a winning start after the holiday
break with a push to get into the
top four by the end of the season
Club Champions
Congratulations to John Cornish
and Helen Robertson on becoming the club champions men’s
and ladies’ singles.
John defeated Paul Dawson
and Helen defeated Sue Robinson; well done though to all involved.
Kay Hunt took out the ladies’
B Grade singles event.
Corporate Bowls
The competition commences
on Wednesday, 4 February at
6.00pm and we hope to see you
for a few weeks of social, competitive and fun bowling. Everyone is welcome, either as indi-
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73 Princes Highway
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viduals or teams.
Trafalgar Bowling
Club centenary
This year marks the club’s centenary, to be celebrated on 15
October. Plans currently involve
a tournament, players past and
present and other jollities.
More information will be submitted in the local media over the
next few months. This is a milestone well worthy of celebration
by the people of the town
Cheers Bar
Every Friday at 6.00pm the
meat and beer raffles are drawn
amidst fun and conversation
from the locals. This month Terry
‘Dr Crane’ Comber stated: I was
sitting at the computer the other
day and called out to my wife,
“When I die, I’m going to leave
everything to you love.” She
shouted back, “You already do!”
Don’t forget for that special
occasion hire out the function
room at competitive prices. Just
call the club on 5633 1275
Trafalgar Bowls
Club Inc.
7 – 13 Seven Mile Rd.
(P.O. Box 125)
TRAFALGAR
Ph:(03) 5633 1274 Fax:(03) 5633 2820
email: trafalgarbowlsclub@lizzy.com.au
We have fully licensed premises including a
commercial kitchen available for hire.
Every Friday night we have
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Happy Hour.
Lawn bowls and
indoor carpet bowls.
New members
and visitors most
welcome.
Junior cricketers are undefeated
A
t the season break, Trafalgar under 16s and
under 14s both remain
undefeated and on top of their
respective ladders.
Rounds 4 and 5 saw convincing wins for the U/16s against
Newborough - 6/194 to 10/57
and an outright against Thorpdale - 8/151 to 46 and 30.
Brodie Burgess, Brett Cameron, Jye Jarvis, Liam White,
Nicole Faltum, Zack Brown and
Brayden Thomas have been
making runs and are well supported by Keegan Tullett and
Grady Cocksedge.
Blair Clymo, Brayde Bosman, Zack, Brodie, and Brayden
have been among the wickets.
The Under 14s had a huge
win against Morwell in Round
3 - 4/317 to Morwell’s all out
for 80. Leo Connolly, Cooper
Burgess, Aydan Connolly, Josh
Vosper and Luke Kinder all
scored over 30 and were well
supported by Riley White, Blair
Clymo, Cougar Millsom and
Liam White.
Fill in players Denis Dyke
and Blake White even made a
run for the game. Six bowlers
were among the wickets, with
Blair four, Denis two and one
each to Riley, Josh, Cooper and
Luke Cameron. The round before Christmas was a bye.
The Under 12s team had four
games prior to the Christmas
break. The Reds had two wins
and two losses and the Whites
had one win, two losses and one
draw due to wet weather.
Round 4 saw the two Trafalgar teams meet which resulted
in a five-run win to the Reds.
All players were among the
action with either the bat or the
ball and there was some spectacular catches by Oliver Hennessy, brothers Billy and Mitch
Claridge, Riley White and Aydan
Connolly, along with run outs by
Matthew Treadwell and Billy.
Dylan Gauci who has not
played for two seasons, filled in
for this match looked good with
the ball.
Some of the wicket takers for
the season have been Hayden
Edwards, Amy Cameron, Billy
Claridge, Harry Pace, Matthew,
Billy, Aydan, Denis, Renee Faltum, Oliver.
All players are looking better
each week with the bat especially the newer players of John
Brand, Andy Daly, Blake White,
Louis Hennessy and Owen
Agland-McLeod with scores being made by everyone.
The Milo in2 Cricket program finished on 11 December
with a sausage sizzle and a medallion being presented to each
of the 38 participants.
The club would like to thank
the following sponsors for their
support of junior cricket :- Norm
Oliver Butchers; S&S Equipment
Hire, Gracies Bakery, BK’s; The
Criterion Hotel, Mc Donalds
- Moe, Hungry Jacks, Subway,
Under 14s - Nicole, Aydan, Luke, Liam, Leo, Cooper and Blair
Under 15s - Brodie, Brett, Zack and Grady
Fishbits, Boyles Hardware, CM
& MF White Builders, and Caltex
- Trafalgar. The club would also
like to thank the Dyke family
for their generous donation of
softdrink which was sold after
home games.
Junior Country Week
Eleven Trafalgar players were
included in the under 15 and
under 14 teams which represented the Central Gippsland
Cricket Association in the Junior
Country Week competition hosted by the Traralgon and District
Cricket Association between 5
and 9 January.
Brodie
Burgess,
Zack
Brown, Brett Cameron and
Grady Cocksedge played in the
Under 15s team captained by
Brodie.
They had one win for the
week, defeating Traralgon &
District.
Highlights for the week included were Brodie’s 5/15
against Warragul, the catch
taken by Zack near the boundary in the final game along with
a wicket in game 3 when there
was only two taken for the day.
Grady’s fielding was impressive with a couple of great
catches and also taking a wicket
(1/0) and Brett’s opening batting was solid all week and his
fielding efforts included a catch.
Liam White, Nicole Faltum,
Leo Connolly, Blair Clymo, Cooper Burgess, Luke Cameron and
Aydan Connolly all represented
the Under 14s team with Liam
being named co-captain and Nic
being named Vice Captain for
the team.
The team had three wins
against Bairnsdale, Warragul
and Leongatha districts. High-
light of the week was Liam
White’s batting - three scores
over 50 - dismissed once to finish with an average of 218.
All players contributed to a
good CGCA performance which
saw them finish second to Warragul.
These teams were assisted by
Christian Burgess who coached
the Under 15s, Mark Wynne
who coached the Under 14s
team along with Craig White
who was team manager.
Trafalgar Cricket Club junior players of Nicole Faltum,
Blair Clymo and Liam White
have made representative teams
for Gippsland Pride and Nicole
also represented Victoria in the
Under 15’s female team in November.
More details will be in next
month’s edition.
TAI CHI
A BEGINNER’S CLASS
Will be held in the
TRAFALGAR COMMUNITY CENTRE
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Commencing
Thursday 29th January 2015
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Phone: 5633 1831
Lynne Byrne
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Teaching locally since 1993
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Section1 Champion Stephen Darvill
into One-Day cricket final
Junior Boys and Pennant Champion Michael Klemke
Trafalgar and its opposition stand for a minute’s silence late last year commemorating the death of Australian cricketer, Phillip Hughes
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balls. A boundary was followed by
two. Moe needed three from the
last ball. Ships hit the reef when
it was despatched for a boundary.
Moe 138 defeated Trafalgar 136
in a nail-biter.
In the season proper, the firsts
sit comfortably in second position on the ladder having lost just
three games, two of those by less
than five runs. The side has been
in winning positions in all of their
matches with many players reaping great individual results.
Following a loss in round seven and a draw in round eight, the
firsts got back on the winners list
with an outright victory over Newborough in round nine. Bowling
first, Trafalgar dismissed the Bulldogs for just 97.
Best bowlers for the Ships
were Rhys Holdsworth with 4/14,
Nathan Simpson with 3/4 and Will
Cheatley with 2/18.
In
response,
Trafalgar
smashed its way to 4/210 and declared after 34 overs.
James Blaser topped scored
with 79 while Rhys Holdsworth
and Will Cheatley remained unbeaten on 53 and 35 respectively.
Trafalgar then bowled Newborough out for a second time to
gain maximum points.
Best bowlers were Rhys Holdsworth (3/18), Jackson Noonan
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(2/2) and Nathan Simpson (2/6)
as the Bulldogs crashed to score
just 75.
Returning from the Christmas break Trafalgar recorded its
best win of the season, defeating
league powerhouse Latrobe in
a one dayer despite the absence
of Rhys Holdsworth who was on
duty for Victoria at the Australian Country Championships and
James Blaser.
Batting first on a tricky pitch,
Trafalgar maintained wickets to
post 4/164.
Stand in captain Will Cheatley
led from the front scoring 45,
whilst Aiden George made a pivotal 43. Nathan Simpson hit two
huge sixes in his innings of 37.
Latrobe was dismissed in the
last over of the match for 156, giving the Ships an eight run victory.
Part timer Chris Robinson took
3/17 in a gamble that paid off
and Jackson Noonan continued
his return from a shoulder injury,
taking 3/26.
The experience of Cheatley
again shone through as he took
2/28 in a testing spell to see him
maintain his lead in the CGCA
wicket tally with 25 scalps for the
season.
The Trafalgar Second XI juggernaut continues to roll on; sitting three games clear in third position with a 9-3 win-loss record.
Following a one sided affair
against Rawson in round six,
Trafalgar was hampered by player
unavailability and lost its next two
matches against Latrobe and Morwell with John Asmussen’s 84 not
out against the latter the only real
highlight.
Since this minor slip up the
team has won four of their last
five games.
In a must win game against
Yallourn North, Trafalgar’s bowlers were on song from ball one
as the Bombers were dismissed
for 73.
All five Trafalgar bowlers used
took a wicket with Liam Durkin
taking a career best 4/19.
In response Trafalgar passed
the required total without loss,
with Rhain Ross playing a chanceless innings of 82 at the top of the
order. Captain Jasin Hopkins was
again selfless in declaring the innings closed at 2/149 with his and
Blair Clymo’s score both on 24
not out.
The next match against Thorpdale saw Trafalgar escape from
an early spot of bother to score
a convincing win. Craig Nielsen
showed his class with a fine 76
and Rhain Ross backed up his
previous week’s effort with 49.
Stand in captain Liam Durkin
remained not out on 45 as the
Ships posted a mammoth 5/224.
All Trafalgar bowlers were patient in their attack on the opposition, with maidens being shared
around at regular intervals.
Thirteen-year-old Blair Clymo
took 4/10 alongside 14-year-old
Leo Connolly who took 2/6. Craig
Nielsen completed a solid day’s
work at the office taking 2/14.
The side was hampered by injuries for the next match against
St. Vincent’s but put up a good
fight with the clubs junior players
showing their potential.
St. Vincent’s made 176 with
Christian Burgess leading the way
with 4/17 and 14-year-old Liam
White taking 3/43.
David Bremner was also serviceable, taking 2/36. In reply
Trafalgar’s in-form batsmen failed
to fire and they were dismissed
for 125.
In a bright spot, under six-
teen’s vice captain Brett Cameron
top scored with a determined
25 and 14-year-olds Grady
Cocksedge and Zack Brown combined 25 runs for the final wicket
in their first outing of senior
cricket.
In the final game before
Christmas the Ships narrowly
avoided embarrassment against
bottom of the table Rawson.
The Kookaburras were dismissed for just 123 with David
Bremner (5/15) claiming his first
five wicket haul and Hugh Cheatley taking 2/28 after coming back
from vacation.
In reply the only Trafalgar
batsman to make double figures
was Rhain Ross with 26 as the
side looked set to post a shock
point for the winning runs.
The seconds then made it two
on the trot with an easy win over
neighbouring rivals Moe in the
first game back after the break.
Trafalgar posted a par 132
with Rhain Ross again the top
scorer with 37.
The pressure was on Trafalgar’s bowlers to defend a gettable
total and they all chipped in to see
the side across the line.
Jasin Hopkins was the star taking 4/9 off 10 overs which included five maidens. Craig White took
the winning wicket in a probing
spell to finish with figures of 2/17
as Moe were shot out of the water
for just 50.
WALLY’S WORDS
defeat.
At 7/110 Trafalgar had a traditional collapse and lost 2/0.
It came down to Matt Lowe and
Brett Cameron to hold their nerve
and guide the Ships across the
line.
The courageous pair was able
to defend grimly and scamper
through for a few nervous runs
before hero of the day Matt Lowe
steered the ball past backward
Why does life keep teaching
me lessons I have no desire
to learn?
Drouin Junior Classic, under 16 champions
Stephen Darvill and Nick Duck.
Junior tennis
championships held
Trafalgar
rafalgar’s First XI booked
a place in the Central
Gippsland League’s one day
final with a thrilling victory over
Latrobe in the first game back
from the Christmas break.
Trafalgar will play Mirboo
North on 9 February in a bid to
continue on the red hot success
the club’s senior teams are having
this season.
It will be the second final for
the season for the club in the
short forms of the game; Trafalgar
having played Moe in the grand
final of the Able on Site Services
20/20 competition on 16 December in conditions reminiscent of
the worst an English summer can
offer.
Play started before the weather turned nasty and continued as
a howling westerly wind drove
intermittent showers across the
ground, horizontally.
The Ships (Trafalgar) put 136
on the board from its 20 overs,
Will Cheatley led the way with
30 and was supported by James
Blaser’s 23. Rhys Holdsworth and
extras both put on 22.
At 126, Moe needed 11 from
the last over. Two dot balls followed by a single brought Moe
captain Andrew Philip to face
Ships skipper Holdsworth,
Moe needing nine from four
Champion Hayden Unwin Section 4
Junior Girls Champion: Amy Chaplain
Champion Miranda Chaplain Section 7
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rafalgar Tennis Clubs Junior Championships were
held at the end of Novem-
ber.
Although the number of
junior tennis players has decreased over recent years, the
annual championships remain a
highlight for all players.
For some, it is their first
championships, others aim to
maintain or even improve on
previous year’s competitions.
Some games were easier than
others, while some, especially in
the junior girls competition were
very close. All games were played
in good spirits and with great
sportsmanship.
Players compete, firstly,
within their section (the level in
which they play in the Baw Baw
competition), with a playoff for
the club championship.
Michael Klemke prevailed in
a close fought battle with teammate Adam Marx to take out
the Pennant section before he
claimed the Junior Boys Championship, outlasting Section 1 winner Stephen Darvill in the final
match.
Amy Chaplain retained the Junior Girls Championship, despite
some close matches with sisters
Scarlett and Winsome Sheey.
In his first club championship, Hayden Unwin was the
section 4 winner, with Miranda
Chaplain prevailing in section 7.
Baw Baw Tennis
Association
Competition
Trafalgar Tennis Club has five
junior teams competing in the
2014/2015 competition.
At the half way mark of the
season, the teams have all settled in and are improving and
strengthening their tennis.
In section 7, veterans Miranda Chaplain and Zoe Bajada
(playing in their second season)
are joined by newcomers Trent
Burgess and Noah Smith.
Sitting midlevel on the table,
they have a positive games for
and games against percentage,
and are learning as they go.
In second spot of the section
4 competition are the Trafalgar
Red team of Scarlett and Winsome Sheey, Hayden Unwin and
Bradley Muscat.
Just below them, in third
place is the Trafalgar White team
of Mitchell and Luke McCardle,
Amy Chaplain, Ella Hoyne and
Campbell Young.
Both teams are evenly
matched, with honours being
even in the two games they have
played against each other.
Trafalgar is the dominant
team in section 1, with three
players, Stephen Darvill, Nick
Duck and Steven Thomas being
undefeated so far.
Teammates Nathan Somerville and Dean Young are also in
the top eight players of the section.
Pennant players Michael Klemke, Adam Marx and Jacob
Vitale (with help from Section 1
player Steven Thomas) are comfortably in second place at this
point of the season.
Competition continues until
March.
Drouin Junior Classic
Two of Trafalgar’s junior players
entered the annual Drouin Junior Classic Championship at the
beginning of January.
Despite the wet weather, Stephen Darvill and Nick Duck had
a successful 16 and Under competition.
Nick was runner up to Stephen in the singles competition,
before the boys joined forces and
won the doubles competition.
As a doubles combination,
these two are becoming a formidable team.
Annual Singles
Championships
The Trafalgar Tennis Singles
Championships were played in
hot and sultry conditions, on
Sunday, 23 November.
With ages ranged from 75
(Keith Sewell), to 11 (Winsome
Sheehy), the day was full of interest. Many close matches were
played and several junior players
showed good form against some
of the older players.
The Ladies’ final was played
between junior players Amy
Chaplain and Winsome Sheehy.
This match lasted for over an
hour with some rallies lasting
many minutes. In the end, Amy
won 6-1 in a hard match.
The Men’s singles was eventually narrowed down to semifinals between Geoff Thomas
and Lachlan Davey, with Lachlan
winning 6-4 and was followed by
Brendan Tang against Luke Bryant, with Luke winning 6-3.
The grand final was a top
class match between Luke Bryant
and Lachlan Davey.
After many fine rallies the
eventual winner was Luke Bryant, who won 6-4 in a good display.
TVFC return
to GSL Central
League
imminent
New TVFC senior coach Mark Wood congratulated by club president Dylan Wyatt
F
or the first time in the
club’s history, Trafalgar Victory Football Club (TVFC)
is poised to enter a full complement of senior aged teams in
Gippsland Soccer League’s (GSL)
central divisions. The GSL board
acknowledged TVFC’s request to
return to the GSL Central Division and has formed a working
party to investigate fixturing alternatives to allow for a senior/
reserves 14 team draw.
After competing in the GSL’s
South Division for the past two
seasons the club has done everything in its power to meet
the requirements to return to
Gippsland’s highest level of competition.
The proposal for Trafalgar
to return to the central division
gained considerable support
from other GSL club’s at last season’s annual general meeting.
The club is now only awaiting
written confirmation from the
league before it is given the green
light to compete against senior
teams from Moe, Morwell, Traralgon, Sale and Bairnsdale.
Wood appointed TVFC
senior coach
TVFC is delighted to announce
the appointment of Mark Wood
as its senior coach for the 2015
season.
ning from 6:30pm sharp.
TVFC would encourage anyone 16 years or older seeking
the opportunity to create history, enjoy a social and friendly
atmosphere and improve their
football ability to attend training
with Mark.
TVFC receives funding
Councillor Peter Kostos (left) and Baw Baw Shire mayor Debbie Brown (right) present TVFC committee
members Shirley Guthrie and Mark Judd with a Communtiy Development Grant of $3000
With TVFC anticipating confirmation of their bid to return
to the GSL Central Division any
day now, Mark’s appointment is
crucial in building on what is already set to be a historic year for
the boys in red and white.
Mark boasts an impressive
resume having been with TVFC in
seasons past.
Choosing to take the year off
in 2014 Mark returns to TVFC
in 2015 despite being on the
shortlist for multiple clubs in
the Gippsland and Metropolitan
regions.
Mark already holds to his
name a coaching record of two
league titles, a Nan Bosma Cup
and a grand final birth in 2012,
backed up with a league title and
the club’s first ever premiership
in 2013.
Mark is known around the
club for his energy and passion
for the sport and is sure to bring
a strong sense of unity and work
ethic to the team.
He is popular amongst the
playing group and his wealth of
knowledge is sure to prove valuable to all under his watch.
Thinking
of selling
this year?
Mark has told the senior
group that the year will be ‘challenging but rewarding’ and all of
those looking to enjoy and improve their football experience
are in the right place.
He will appoint a team of
coaches to assist him in his 2015
campaign likely to comprise of
likeminded individuals with a
desire to develop football in Trafalgar.
The coaching team will be
training the U18s, 2nd Division,
reserves and seniors as a group
each Tuesday and Thursday eve-
TVFC has received two separate
grants to contribute towards
equipment for the club’s annual
5-A-Side soccer tournament.
The club successfully obtained an Active Club Grant of
$2550 from Vic Health as well as
a Community Development Grant
of $3000 from Baw Baw Shire
Council.
The funding will contribute
towards the purchase of several
5m x 2m portable goals for the
TVFC 5-A-Side Tournament.
It is also hoped that the purchased goals will be utilised
further during a proposed preseason summer competition
scheduled at the completion of
the 2015 GSL season.
TVFC would like to thank
both Vic Health and Baw Baw
Shire Council for their ongoing
support over several years now.
The club is delighted that our
5-A-Side Tournament has been
chosen as a worthy recipient for
such funding.
2015 registration day
With the commencement of the
2015 season nearing and senior
pre-season already underway,
players, volunteers and supporters alike are reminded that the
TVFC registration day is on Saturday, 21 February at the Trafalgar soccer grounds from 10am
- 2pm.
TVFC offers a game for all
abilities from ages 5 to 50 and
for both genders.
Given the club is the most
western located in Gippsland and
offering all ages of competition
in the GSL Central Division, it is a
very attractive option for players
from Trafalgar and surrounding
districts.
With the club’s expansion into
the GSL Central Divisions seniors
and reserves levels of competition, TVFC is keen to expand its
senior numbers considerably.
Likewise, with the addition of
an Under 18 junior and girls only
aged junior teams, TVFC is looking to increase its junior aged
player numbers considerably.
This is indeed the year to be
part of Trafalgar Victory FC. So
as the club enjoys its 20th anniversary, please get on board the
Victory. For all things TVFC log
onto our clubs’ website at www.
tvfc.com.au