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THE QUEENSCLIFF ANDPOINT LONSDALE NEWS

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The State Government is pro-viding an additional $1.2 million investment for the Queenscliff Cul-tural Hub to create the multiuse facility the community wants. Mem-ber for Bellarine, Lisa Neville, said she would chair a Project Control Group and will ensure the project is delivered in a transparent and inclus-ive manner, working in close part-nership with the local community and all stakeholders.

The additional funding will pro-vide the Borough of Queenscliffe with the confidence it needs to get on with delivering a new building to connect the current Queenscliff Visitor Infor-mation Centre, Queenscliff Library and Queenscliff Historical Museum, creating a continuous access between the facilities. The new centre will also assist in rejuvenating Hesse Street.

The extra funding builds on the $450,000 already provided through the Living Libraries program, and the

Queenscliff Cultural Hub

A combination of Visitor Information Centre, Library and Historical Resource Centre with modern Museum and History Research facilities, the complex is expected to highlight the rich heritage of this unique Borough.

State Government's commitment to redirect $2.5 million from Destination Queenscliff project towards the Hub.

"The State Government wants to work with the Borough of Queens-cliffe to deliver a project that has strong support from locals - we're not in the business of dictating to residents about what they need," said Ms Neville. "I have listened to the local community and have worked hard within Government to ensure a first class Hub will be delivered to the community of Queenscliff. I now look forward to working with the community of Queenscliff in delivering this great project."

BOQ Mayor Susan Salter said, "The State Government announcement will result in a formal funding agreement that will shape the governance of the Hub project. As the formal legal funding agreement for the Queenscliff Cultural Hub is not yet in place, the respective roles of all project stakeholders have not

been finalised. When the funding arrangement is in place, Council will be in a position to provide more detailed information about the project gover-nance arrangements.

Given the level of planning and advocacy to secure funding from State and Federal Governments, Council is looking forward to progressing the Queenscliff Cultural Hub project."

"When completed in December 2020, this complex is expected to provide local residents and visitors with a first class, state-of-the-art attraction which will appeal to all generations and prove to be a central plank in the Council's 'Destination Queenscliff' initiative," said Garry Spry Hon. President of the Museum. "We can't wait to get started now that the state government has raised the green flag and we commend the Local Member for recognizing the value of the proposal and committing the funds to make it happen."

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Despite it being Grand Final day a steady stream of model boat enthusiasts visited the Queens-cliffe Maritime Museum to see model boats in all shapes and sizes. Museum president John Barrett said the numbers dropped away about 2pm but that wasn't sur-prising as people stayed home to watch the final on TV. Numbers picked up on the Sunday and Model Boat Show was declared a winner.

Rosey Kendall and Brian Wastell from Patterson Lakes and members of the Victorian Maritime Centre, had several model boats on display in the museum's historic Boat Shed including SS Awatia, made by the New Zealand Steamship Co. that Rosey's dad worked on in England. "Dad was a shipwright and saw the boat launched," said Rosey. "When he came to Australia he worked as a carpenter and began making model boats. I was eight years old when I made my first model boat from timber and I've always enjoyed model boat building as a hobby ever since."

Rosey and Brian's other model boats on display included the battleship HMS Warspite and the SS Orion built in 1934 and scrapped in 1963 that brought thousands of migrants to our shores, SS Stability a Thames coaster and MV Wyuna.

Since 2013 Rosey and Brian have

Model boat show

Brian, Rosey and Maritime Museum president John Barrett at theModel Boat Show behind MV Wyuna.

been the owners of the original MV Wyuna built in 1953 by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scot-land for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots organisation as a pilot cutter. She is propelled by a diesel-electric power plant consisting of diesel generators powering electric motors coupled to the propeller shafts.

Her role as a pilot cutter was to sail with pilots on board to meet ships entering Port Phillip Bay. Pilots would be transferred by the Wyuna's workboat to the vessel requiring pilotage while it was stopped dead in the water, with shelter provided by the vessel itself. In 1979 the Wyuna was sold to the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Tasmania as a training vessel. "She's berthed in Launceston now where we're refit-ting her with the help of volunteers," said Rosey. "Eventually she'll be used for school camps and conferences and will become part of the Victorian Maritime Centre at Hastings."

The model boat Wyuna took about four years to make explained Brian. "Most of the pieces are hand made or bought from Float a Boat, the only dedicated boat shop in Victoria. The bollards are made from .22 bullet shells and the deck is planked with real wood. Our greatest pleasure is seeing the boats float and operating by remote control."

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Mayor’sColumn

Congratulations Season2018 Premiers

Council congratulates the Queens-cliff Football Netball Club's Under 17 Girls Netball Team, Under 15 Boys Football Team and Under 17 Boys Football Team on their recent Premiership victories. It is marvellous to see our young people enjoying such well-deserved success and celebrate with them. Many of you will have seen the Avenue of Honour trees decorated in red, white and blue to mark these achievements.

Well done to all the QFNC teams, and to the administrators and volunteers who put in many hours behind the scenes to support the players, organise training, run the canteen and take care of all the other large and small tasks that go into the management of a successful season. Go Coutas!Ron Tandberg Artist Board

Council is very proud to host the launch of a new Artist Board hon-ouring the work of cartoonist and illustrator Ron Tandberg. The launch will take place at 11am on Sunday 21 October at the Ferry to Pier board-walk, between the Queenscliff Har-bour and the Queenscliff Pier. Every-one in the community is invited, and we hope that you will join us in the Queenscliff Pavilion for tea, coffee and biscuits afterwards.

Ron Tandberg was a much-loved and admired member of our comm-unity and his work made a huge con-tribution to our nation's culture. An exhibition of Ron's work, including a series of short videos of Ron discussing the creation of his famous caricatures, will be on display in the Queenscliff Library from Friday 5 October until Saturday 27 October.

Damage to beach access rampThe concrete beach access ramp

immediately below the Point Lons-dale shopping strip was damaged during a recent large sea swell, which caused sections of the access ramp to crack and break. Because the sea wall and associated infrastructure is managed by the State Government, Council has contacted the Depart-ment of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to report the damage. Following their assessment and determination of cost to repair the wall, DELWP will provide advice regarding timing of works.

Council is working with DELWP to undertake the repairs as soon as practicable. In the meantime, a barrier has been erected to prevent pedestrian access to the affected section of the ramp. People are asked to be careful in this area and use another access path to the beach.Transition Towns

Transition Towns Borough of Queenscliffe, in association with the Queenscliff and District Men's Shed, is inviting people with specialist skills such as sewing, mending, jewellery, clock repairs, and information tech-nology, to donate their time and capa-bilities at the first Queenscliff Repair Café event.

A Repair Café is an event where specialist volunteers endeavour to fix broken items for the cost of parts and a small donation. The Transition Towns Borough of Queenscliffe Repair Café will be held at the Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House on Saturday 6 October 2018 from 10:00am until 12:00 noon.

Council encourages handy people in our community to volunteer their services at the Repair Café.

More information from Brooke Connor, Transition Towns Borough of Queenscliffe Coordinator, 0422 705 768. Protect yourself duringgrass pollen season

Council reminds everybody, par-ticularly those of you who suffer from hay fever or asthma, to talk to your doctor about what you can do to help protect yourself from the risk of thunderstorm asthma during grass pollen season, which begins in October and runs until the end of December.

During grass pollen season, the chance of developing thunderstorm asthma increases. For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or cough-ing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and life threatening. Please visit www.better-health.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma for more information and advice about managing the risks of thunder-storm asthma, and refer to the thun-derstorm asthma forecasting system, www.emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/#thunderstorm-asthma-forecast, to help prepare for high-risk days.October Community Listening Post

Tuesday 23 October 6:30-7:30pm, Queenscliff Uniting Church Bay Room corner of Hesse and Stokes Streets. Please join us to share your ideas and feedback with Councillors. Next Meeting

Thursday 25 October commencing at 7pm. All welcome.

Cr Susan Salter Mayor, Borough of Queenscliffe

“Council has listened to the community, to the Hon. Sarah Henderson, Federal Member for Corangamite, and to the Hon. Lisa Neville, Member for Bellarine," said Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor, Cr Susan Salter. "As a result, we have revised elements of the Destination Queenscliff project to address recent feedback."

These include: Refining, enhan-cing and reinstating the Bullring, to respect its experience and character; Locating the proposed new kiosk in the immediate vicinity of the existing kiosk location, at a size comparative to the current kiosk size, and incorporating public toilets; Retaining six lodges in accordance with the formal funding agreement between Council and the Federal Government under the National Stronger Regions Fund, ensuring the lodges are con-tained within the footprint of the Queenscliff Recreation Reserve, re-ducing the height of the lodges above existing ground level, minimising any

Destination Queenscliffrevised by council

impact on privacy within and views from the lodges.

Council will now work with the Destination Queenscliff design con-sultants to prepare a revised concept plan, in line with Council's resolution above. When the concept plan has been revised, a further round of community consultation will take place.

"Council looks forward to gather-ing further community input into this important project that will benefit the community and provide an economic boost to the local economy," said Cr Salter.

Destination Queenscliff will assist Council to raise sufficient revenue to maintain areas of Crown land for which it has Committee of Manage-ment responsibility. Council took on substantial additional responsibilities when the Borough of Queenscliffe was appointed Committee of Man-agement for the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserves in 2012.

This October, as a Premier Partner of the Victorian Seniors Festival, State Trustees wants to honour the legacy of every Victorian senior and highlight the importance of protecting what they will leave behind.

In an unprecedented move, State Trustees, the public trustee for Victoria, is offering free Wills to all Victorian seniors throughout the month of October.

All Victorians aged over 60 will be offered a free one-hour Will appoint-ment with an expert Will writer who will help prepare the Will. This offer

Free Wills for Australian Seniorscan be used to prepare a new Will or update an existing Will.

In addition, State Trustees are offering a 20% discount for Wills made by the family and friends of all Victorian seniors.

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Come and try croquetAs part of the Victorian Seniors festival, the

Queenscliff Croquet Club is hosting a Come and Try Croquet day at the Club in Hesse Street, Queenscliff on Saturday 13 October 2-3:30pm.

This is a free, fun event and all are welcome. Equipment provided. Please wear flat-soled shoes. Afternoon tea provided.

For more information call Ann 5278 0411 or Gail 5258 2270 or just turn up!

A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.

~ Niccolo Machiavelli.

When you are in local government, you are on the ground, and you are looking into the eyes and hearts of the people you are there to serve. It teaches you to listen; it teaches you to be expansive in the people with whom you talk to, and I think that that en-gagement gives you political judgment.

~ Valerie Jarrett, American Lawyer.

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Rolling Pin bakery went for gold at the recent 29th Great Aussie Pie Competition and came home with 13 Gold Medals and Two Silver from 15 entries including Best Game Pie, the Crocodile Korma.

General manager Nathan Wil-liams said it was the first time Rolling Pin had entered the game category and they were delighted with the win. Unlike Colonel Sanders and his secret ingredients Nathan was happy to share what went into making a gold winning pie.

"Korma paste, coconut milk, cream and yoghurt, cherry tomatoes, lime pickle and crocodile meat from Yarra Valley Game Meats slow cooked for around 3 hours," said Nathan. Sound great but it's much

Rolling Pin strikes gold

Rolling Pin manager Nathan Williams holding the plaque for the Crocodile Korma pie with staffers Tanya and Nikki.

easier to buy one from one of their three outlets in Queenscliff, Ocean Grove and Leopold.

Nathan said Rolling Pin has been entering the competition since the early 90s and have won about 100 gold medals. "Winning is always great for morale and keeps us on our toes to maintain high quality products. Cus-tomers have expressed their good wishes and some have been tempted to try the croc pie that they say is very different to the usual game pies available.

The Great Aussie Pie Com-petition, established in 1989, judges several categories of pies including plain, gourmet, apple, gluten-free and seafood. Over the years Rolling Pin has won gold in most of them.

We write to comment on BOQs 'Mark 3 'plans for the Shortland's Bluff Destination Queenscliff project. We welcome the apparent belated recog-nition of the importance of the Bullring and the apparent changed size and siting of the kiosk to its current location.

However, we have continued reser-vations about the many unknowns, in what are not at present, even concept plans. Currently council fails to have planning zone approvals. These unknowns and failings are a further cause for concern.

The vagueness and brevity of the agenda at council's September meet-ing and subsequent media release leave many unanswered questions.

It is alarming that council could fail to undertake appropriate heritage and environmental studies before starting the process and have done very little subsequent research. The community has embraced the opportunities of such discoveries, yet council appears to have merely considered them as obstacles in their quest to develop the Bluff and environs.

Destination Queenscliff Mark 3"Council's doggedness in ignoring valid concerns that has stripped away community respect and resulted in an

apparent loss of confidence in the council by our two local MPs." - Queenscliff Community Assoc.

Council still refuses to acknow-ledge that a majority of the comm-unity has consistently expressed a wish for minimal infrastructure development on Shortland's Bluff.

They favour landscaping, walking tracks, BBQs, picnic tables, ship viewing, improvements to Anzac Day (and other events and memorial occasions) facilities and a place for quiet reflection. These appear to have been ignored. Indeed, the question of whether there will be enough funds left for these elements is unanswered.

Council is still unable able to produce any evidence to prove their oft repeated statement that this project will provide an economic boost to the local economy. Given the reduced available funding and the forced reduction in the number of cabins, plus the additional costs associated with relocating the current cabins away from the Rec Reserve, we ask where are the revised Federal funding deeds underpinning the grants?

Where are the revised business plans and modelling to prove that this

project will become neither a White Elephant nor a financial black hole for ratepayers?

Council's flawed processes and unwillingness to have a productive conversation with the community has plagued the Destination Queenscliff project from the start. It has been Council's doggedness in ignoring valid concerns that has stripped away community respect and resulted in an apparent loss of confidence in the council by our two local MPs.

When developing the revised concept plans, surely it is time that Council undertakes a genuine con-sultation of all key stake holders and the general community and THEN approaches the consultants for design details that reflect the issues raised. By doing so it should be possible to arrive at an outcome acceptable to the community for the sustainable use of prime coastal Crown Land and one that celebrates the headland's rich historical connections and environ-mental values.

Queenscliff Community Assoc.

Celebrating over 100 local artists across 40 venues. Discover the art and meet the artists in their studios and creative venues in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Point Lons-dale & Queenscliff.

Queenscliff Galleries - Seaview Gallery, QAL Arts, Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop, Salt and several artists work is on display at the

Bellarine Arts TrailSaturday 3rd & Sunday 4th November 10am-4pm

Queenscliff Town Hall & Neigh-bourhood House and The Pavillion in Lower Princess Park or call in at one of the many artists at home.

Point Lonsdale - Swellarts, New Hall, Tussock Upstairs and the annual Rotary Art Show at the Point Lonsdale school hall.

Pick up a brochure around town or the Tourist Information Centre and

follow the Arts Trail. It's a great way to spend the day

and you might discover the perfect piece of art for your home or office.

The Barwon Heads Arts Council Inc. was established as a not-for-pro?t incorporated organisation in 2013 with the following vision. To develop a community arts hub for artists and the community to come together;

To promote creative education though workshops, events and festivals; To promote the arts throughout the Bellarine Peninsula

LETTER TO THE EDITOR


Don’ t forget it is school enrolment time

Enrolments at Point Lonsdale P.S currently being accepted for 2019

classes.Yes we do have vacancies and are currently not zoned. Yes we are inclusive.Yes we believe relationships are the foundation for successful learning at all ages and stages.Yes we have an experienced and highly qual-ified staff.Yes we do run transition programs but par-ticipation is not a pre-requisite for enrolment.Most importantly our goal is to support your child to be the best they can possibly be in all facets of life.

Need more information?Contact the school for an information pack or

classroom visits.

Phone 52581501 to speak to the principal Fay Agterhuis

Queenscliff primary school's production of the The Wizard of Oz saw all 60 students participate in the production - on stage and off.

The school's performing arts teacher Hannah Petrie developed the script ensuring every child had a part. "Costumes, sets and the students' professionalism and confi-dence on stage was a credit to the school's dedication to the Arts Program," said Ms Petrie.

School principal, Richard Buck-ingham, said the school was committed to exposing students to the arts and the production was evidence of their growth within the arts. "Over 400 people enjoyed the show at Newcomb Secondary College Hall that was cost free," he said.

Munchkins galore!Jed Hutchens played the Wizard,

Bailey Drummond played Dorothy, Kathryn Grima was the Wicked Witch of the West, her sidekick Widget was played by Inez De La Mer.

Projection onto a large on-stage screen swept us up into the eye of the hurricane and took us with Dorothy and her reluctant dog Toto into the Land of Oz. Clever stuff.

Following the Yellow Brick Road Dorothy gathered up her compan-ions, the sweetly singing Scarecrow Izzy, a cuddly Liam Lion and Rico, a most convincing Tin Man who tapped his tin feet.

Along the way Dorothy met the little Munchkins, a bedazzled array of little actors delightfully overawed by their own presence on stage and YOUR presence in the audience. So

exciting. Look at my lovely costume.Dorothy met Kathryn, a very

scary Wicked Witch and her engaging Widget played by Inez. The swirl of Winged Monkeys made us laugh, especially the sleepy one who carried a pillow and fell at the drop of a hat.

Thank Heavens for Glinda. In her pink gown and VERY TALL hat, Grace and her tutu clad dancers saved the day. They too loved every minute of their moment on stage.

How beautiful was the Emerald City? Again, full marks for the staging. The projection of the Wizard on to the screen was inspired. Do you keep that mar-vellous coat, Jed?

Yes, truly there is no place like Queenscliff Primary School.

Rosemary Brown

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver the final stage of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) redevelop-ment, creating local jobs, bringing top acts to Geelong and giving community groups a stage to shine.

It will include a 500-seat drama theatre, new 250 seat courtyard theatre, a new black box theatre, an outdoor atrium, more dining options, an upgraded box office and refurbished back of house and administration facilities.

Work is currently underway on the $38.5 million second stage which includes a new foyer, bar area and four rehearsal studios on the Ryrie Street side. The $128 million

Building a world classGeelong Performing Arts Centre

project will cover around two thirds of the site, with most of the work focusing on the Little Malop Street side of the building.

Premier Daniel Andrews says: "Good jobs, entertainment, arts and sports all combine to make a city a great place to live, and only Labor will keep delivering that. Geelong is a great place to live and more Victorians are moving to our state's second largest city for good jobs and a better lifestyle."

The project will create around 600 construction jobs and more than 300 ongoing local jobs in the tourism and service industries. Work will start in 2020 and be completed by 2023.

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville says: "This is a win for the whole region - whether you live in Geelong, the Surf Coast or Bellarine Peninsula, you'll no longer have to travel to Melbourne to see the best acts from around Australia and the world."

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Geelong's first ever White Night will bring the city to life in spec-tacular fashion on Saturday 13 Oct.

White Night features over 50 different displays and performances stretching down Gheringhap Street from Ryrie Street to the waterfront. A key element will be celebrating the city's maritime heritage. The 'Siren Song' display of Greek mythological creatures projected onto the sails of yachts anchored beside Cunning-ham Pier will be spectacular.

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State Government's FreeTAFE Courses

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Free TAFE, providing free course tuition fees, will reduce the financial barrier for students wanting to train in courses that lead to the occupations that are needed most by employers in the Victorian economy.

The courses will be offered at Victorian TAFE institutes including the Gordon. The courses have been prioritised because they lead to jobs in high growth industries as well as important areas for Victoria, like preventing family violence, rolling out the NDIS and delivering our major infrastructure projects.

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With the winter sporting season just completed, finals now run and won and the summer quickly approaching, I congratulate all local football and netball clubs for their efforts throughout the season.

In my view, the value of sporting clubs can be very much underesti-mated within a community. This is especially so for the thousands of juniors who learn not only a sporting skill but also valuable life lessons such as leadership, team work and commitment to name but a few.

Sporting clubs, especially those in rural and regional communities, bring communities together, pro-viding an important social oppor-tunity and cohesion for their club members. This is particularly im-portant for many people who otherwise may be socially isolated, especially the more senior members of our communities.

Every time I go to a local game I always notice the more senior members of a community amongst the club members volunteering in

some way or just supporting the club.

It is for these reasons that as your local MP I have been more than willing to work with, and for, our sporting clubs across the Bellarine in providing first class sporting facilities. Like the Queenscliff Sports precinct, the Drysdale Sports Precinct and the major upgrades at clubs like Barwon Heads Football and Netball Clubs.

The life blood of all our clubs are the thousands of committed volunteers and parents who provide their time and effort in running clubs.

If it was not for their efforts our clubs would not exist. My thanks and commendations to all those dedicated volunteers who make their clubs tick.

Finally I wish our summer clubs all the best for upcoming season whatever their chosen sport maybe.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters I may be able to assist you with directly.

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This quote is almost word for word how Lucy Borland from Agence de Parfum described how perfumes can identify the woman wearing it. Lucy's latest Perfume Masterclass, hosted by Frances and Loretta, co-owners of Homebody Orchard in Hesse Street, was a delight for the senses and very informative.

Stories about the perfume makers and their inspiration for creating their perfumes were fascinating as were the ingredients of the perfumes and tips on where to store your perfumes. Choose a spot away from direct light. They tend to last longer when stored in darker places like a closet or a drawer.

Maximise the power of your perfume by giving your wrists, collar bone and décolletage (neck, shoulders and back) a sprtiz.

As part of the recent Low Light Festival, Homebody Orchard hosted a Cire Trudon candle launch at Clydesville in Gellibrand Street. "We love collaborating with other local businesses," said Frances.

"The event in the Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop was very special given the beautiful backdrop

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The appeal of perfume is that it is at once ephemeral and empowering. It creates a shimmering invisible armour that lingers in a room long after its wearer has gone and infuses our imagination with a subtle power, hinting at a hidden identity.~ Mary Gaitskill, novelist.

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MP Lisa Neville says a re-elected Labor Government will declare both the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula a Distinctive Area and Landscape under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 that will permanently protect these areas from over development, with planning protection enshrined in law.

The declaration triggers a require-ment for a Statement of Planning Policy, which will set permanent height controls and town boundaries to protect the environment, landscape and local lifestyle. Parks, wetlands and waterways across the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula will also get an

Stopping developers ruiningBellarine and the Surf Coast

immediate boost. The Andrews Labor Government will use $8 million, to upgrade significant parks and wet-lands in the distinctive areas including Lake Connewarre, Moolap and the coastal reserves.

The Statement of Planning Policy will be developed within the first year of a re-elected Labor Government in consultation with local councils and residents who know their area best.

"Former Planning Minister Matt-hew Guy and the Liberals gave developers in the region open slather, expanding Torquay and Point Lons-dale, and forcing small towns on the Bellarine Peninsula to absorb Gee-

long's massive growth with multi-storey developments and sprawling housing estates.

Ultimately there will be and must be a limit to development - the current boundaries provide some ability to grow especially in the main towns but this cannot be endless without destroying the Bellarine community," said Ms Neville.

"This will reassure many comm-unities on Bellarine who spend much time and money fighting inapprop-riate development. The Labor government is letting them know we have their back and we will support and protect their communities."

Minister Kerrie Lingham said the Courtyard Atrium is an exciting new community venture at the Queens-cliff Uniting Church and would compliment and extend the current church spaces.

"The Atrium will have a different vibe to the current facilities and will provide an attractive area for new types of community gatherings like small groups, creative activities and personal events. It will be very useful as an extra cafe or meeting space or for overflow during large events."

Over 40 people attended the launch of the project on Wednesday 19 September enjoying drinks and nibbles while learning about the potential uses and architectural design of the Atrium. Richard Allen ex-

Atrium Project for Uniting Churchplained how the Atrium would

look. "It will be approximately 10 metres by 5 metres creating an open or weatherproof space over the south west courtyard area. It will have a clear hipped-style roof in keeping with the current aesthetic and architecture of the Church and Bay Room. With clear, sturdy blinds which can be easily zipped open or closed, this new light filled space will be cool or warm as required."

"We are currently crowd funding for The Atrium Project," said Kerrie. "If you enjoy the many activities held at the Uniting Church and would like to support the Atrium, please contact Jan on 5258 2854 or call in at the Church Office or make a donation at www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au”

The warm weather is almost here and Victoria's biggest water theme park is ready to bring EPIC to your summer. Adventure Park Geelong will open its doors to the public for the season on Saturday 27 October 2018 until 22 April 2019.

Will you brave the Tornado, Victoria's biggest and only Proslide Tornado waterslide, launched in November 2017. It's a heart-stopping, adrenaline pumping thrill ride putting Adventure Park Geelong on the map, and at just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, makes it the ultimate destination for families in summer.

The Tornado adds to the huge line up of over 20 rides and attractions, including splashtastic water attractions like the relaxing Lazy River, the speed racing Aqua Racer, and the family friendly water play areas and waterslides suitable for all ages.

Adventure Park also boasts classic 'dry' rides like the Ferris Wheel, Grand Carousel, the dizzying Crazy Coaster, Red Baron, mini golf and Little Buggy Speedway cars that lets the kids jump into the driver seat.

BYO own picnic or use the free onsite BBQ

Adventure Park Geelong opens soon for summer

facilities. There's a big selection of food, beverages and treats available in dining outlets.What: Adventure Park Geelong opens for the

2018/19 season.When: Saturday 27 October 2018 to 22 April

2019.Where: Adventure Park, 1249 Bellarine Hwy,

Wallington Vic.Entry: $44.50 for General Admission, guests

120cm tall & over.- $34.50 for Junior Admission, guests 90cm to

120cm tall.- Child Admission, under 90cm tall are free.- $27 for Senior Admission (Guests 60 years and

over). - $27 for disabled / carer Admission. More information:

www.adventurepark.com.au The Tornado – the ride that had everyone talking and screaming last year.


High profile comediansAnne Edmonds, Tom Ballard,

Corey White and Danielle Walker. Newly announced artists

Forever Son, Nancie Schipper, Nathan Seeckts, The Kite Machine, Sweethearts with legendary Ameri-can drummer Bernard Purdie and many more.Exciting local acts making debut

Electro-folk musician Forever Son, Triple J Unearthed darling Nancie Schipper, folk blues duo Jack The Fox, songwriting sisters The Sideshow Brides, alt-country troubadour Nath-an Seeckts, Geelong rockers The Kite Machine, and George Wilson's musi-cal alter-ego Pollyman.

Singer-songwriters Tom Richard-son and Heath Robertson, Yoga Loves Music workshop immerses participants in live rhythms and soulful yoga practices.

Queenscliff Music Festival'sfinal round of acts

Grant recipients MDRN Love and Fenn Wilson

will take to the stage as well as 2017 grant recipients The Refuge.

Tickets for the festival (which runs from 23-25 November) are selling fast with over 90% sold.

Kids entertainmentThe Teeny Tiny Stevies will

spearheading the kids program with help from friends The Mik Maks and kids comedian Nicholas Ridiculous. Roaming clowns, giant seagulls, Big Rory & Ochie the Dog, and the Snuff

In the Dinkum Assorted biscuit factory in Warrabadanga (otherwise known as the Queenscliff RSL rehearsal room) the ladies are curling up their Victory Rolls and Marcel Waves and getting to grips with WW2 underwear in preparation for the latest offering from Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Company, October 12-20 at Queenscliff Unit-ing Church Hall.

Dinkum Assorted's Director Jen-nie Roles is in command keeping her troops on top of the dialogue and stage movements and interpreting the challenges of Linda Aronson's play brilliantly.

Well-thumbed and highlighted scripts are being clutched in anxious hands as the ladies learn their parts; not easy with 15 roles for 15 very different characters and lots of punchy and poignant dialogue to commit to memory.

As the scenery is still under construction, the rehearsal room is

Puppets. Children 13 years and under get in for free. Kids carnival rides are free too!

Including... Bungee Trampoline, All Stars & Friends Slide, Chair-o-Plane, Giant Sandpit plus Bellarine Kids Activities, Face Painting, Work-shops & Fun for Kids!

Louise, Julie, Viv and Andrew taking a break from co-ordinating QMF 2018.

Dinky-di Dinkum Assortedawash with odd boxes, tables and chairs, representing the interior of the factory. Ladies will often be found popping up in the middle of the (invisible) oven to say their piece!

Maestro Ron Sudden, aka Father Mulcahey, is fine tuning the ladies in their magnificent harmonies as they belt out some well loved WW2 classics - some rousing, some bitter sweet.

QLTG invite you to come and sample their batch of Dinkum Assorted biscuits; there really is something for everyone's tastes. Oh, and did we mention the goat?Dinkum Assortedby Linda AronsonOctober 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 & 20Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall, Hesse StreetTickets - www.qltg.org.au. www.trybooking.com/XPKB and the Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre.

Petrina Dakin, Nicole Hickman and Carol Fogg, just a few of the castof ‘Dinkum Assorted’ – don’t miss it!


Fauna-FestCaring for Animals, Celebrating Creation

Movie and panel discussion about awareness, inclusion and supportfor the older LGBTIQ Community

”Diary of an Outback Woman”

All Saints Gathering .. a gentle service of remembering

The Georgia Brooks Swingtet cafe style

All-day Sunday 14 October10am Blessing of Pets - with Guest Speaker Vanda Iwanowski

Founder and Volunteer Coordinator of the Geelong Branch of Delta Therapy Dogs11.30am Dog Parade - Best Fancy Dress, Best Behaved, Most like their owner!

A L L D A Y Stalls, Plants and Food, Kids Animal Farm and Jumping Castleand more!

Thursday 18 October 1pm-4pm.. part of the Victorian Seniors Festival

1pm movie “Cloudburst” starring Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Frickerfollowed by Afternoon Tea & Discussion from 3pm

led by Ro Allen, Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality

Wednesday 24 October 11am.. part of the Victorian Seniors Festival

Written & performed byChristine Middleton, award-winning playwright, storyteller & musician.

Featuring bush poet Tim SheedTickets $22 include light Luncheon to follow show

Sunday 28 October 10am

A special invitation to those who have lost loved ones in recent times

Sunday 4 November 5pm

A rising star in the Australian jazz scene ..Vintage swing with a natural eleganceTicket $40 includes 3 course meal

Bookings Essential. Tables of 6-8 or individual tickets

Info and bookings online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.auor contact Jan 5258 2854 email [email protected]

Uniting Church, cnr Hesse & Stokes Street Queenscliff

The Bookshopis moving!

The Bookshop's next chapter will see them relocating to 84 Hesse Street Queenscliff, the corner of Hesse and Stokes Streets, opposite Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop, the Uniting Church Queenscliff and Seaview Gallery.

"It's just a four minute walk from our current location," said Matt. "We will close on Sunday 14 October and after a short break will reopen at 84 Hesse Street on Sunday 18 November. The new shop is a little larger, and a little brighter, and we will be able to host more in-store events."

"The move reflects our confidence in the future of books, independent bookselling and the Queenscliff/ Point Lonsdale community," said Lisa. "We are grateful to everyone who has bought a book, joined our book club or followed us on social media over the past two years.

We thank you for being a friend of The Bookshop and hope we'll see you at our new location."

The Potato Shed's 10th Anni-versary of the Free Family Fun Day is on Sunday 21 October 11am-3pm.

Help kick off Children's Week with events for the young and young at heart.

Bring a rug and a picnic basket or

Celebrating a decade of family funpurchase food from one of the fantastic food vans while The Mik Maks hit the main stage. Hear a session of storytelling, jump your jiggles out on the jumping castles, pull off some rad tricks on the skate park, create a puppet out of recycled materials or get your face painted.

Don't miss the special perfor-mance of Super Amazing Giant Girl exploring the challenges of fitting in when you're a giant. Action packed and interactive, the show combines thrilling circus, absurd comedy and ingenious physical theatre.

In her recent trip to Venice drawing and using watercolour, Soula Mantalanos of Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop, was able to quickly familiarise herself with the lines of the Venetian architecture and use the two weeks to gather reference for a new focus and body of work - something she has not been able to plan for many years.

"Venice was just brilliant! Theo and I had the most amazing time committing to beautiful Venice for two full weeks," said Soula. "While drawing and painting are a gift to me I couldn't paint every day so I'm

Painting and drawing are a gift to Soulagrateful to the medium of water-colour as it's easy and fast.

Perhaps I'm taking the brain energy required for drawing and painting too lightly - a lot goes on in the brain in order to whip up a drawing! I will certainly be working from my drawings and photos but most of all from my memories of Venice in order to create more work.

Speaking of memories, that is one thing I realised about my drawing - that I document from memory and view for reference. When I first arrived in Venice and

couldn't sketch Theo correctly I realised he was in unfamiliar surrounds and I couldn't resort to my memory like I usually do, rather, I had to look at the scene he was in, learn it and then resume the fast sketching afterwards.

I found out something I never knew about the way I apply myself to my art practice. I loved the new challenge of learning the Venetian surrounds!"

View, chat and get the exclusive chance to purchase Soula's work weeks prior to the upcoming Lustre exhibition which opens 29 November.

Award winning singer/song-writer and musician, Andrea Robertson, was a dual recipient of the Queenscliff Music Festival's Emerging Artist Grant in 2017. This not only gained her a spot amongst the stellar line-up at last year's festival, but provided grant monies towards a recording project with a difference - a live recording with an audience at New Hall, Point Lonsdale.

Not only is the project by a local artist in a local venue, but the live recording is a truly home grown project in every sense of the word. "Each and every person involved from the musicians, photographers, videographers, sound engineers, ushers, hall decorators are from The Bellarine or the Geelong region, highlighting the immense talent in our region," said Andrea.

Andrea has written all new material for the live recording, and has a talented core band joining her including her husband/drummer David Robertson, son/guitarist Heath Robertson, and Tim Waters on double bass.

Guest artists will join her on select songs including Carolyn Davis on keys, Matiss Schubert on fiddle/mandolin and Jack Meredith on harmonica. Point Lonsdale local

A home grown projectsound engineer/producer, Nick Huggins, who worked on Andrea's last album release' Remind Myself', will be in charge of the recording and post-production.

Andrea hails from Ocean Grove but has been heavily involved in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale as the director of the Tides of Welcome Community Choir since 2014, she performs at the Point Lonsdale Boardriders club rooms and her

husband David is the private drum tutor at St Aloysius, Queenscliff.Recording Live on Saturday 6 October

Locals attending the show at the Uniting Church's New Hall in Kirk Road have the unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting project.Show Times

Matinee 1-3pm. Evening 7-9pm. Tickets $25. Bookings info@andrea robertson.com.au

Courtesy of Patrick Callow PhotographyAndrea and Dave


Seaview Gallery

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Seaview Gallery86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225

Phone 03 5258 3645email: [email protected]

www.seaviewgallery.com.auContemporary, Traditional Fine Art,

Glass and Jewellery

Open 10:30am - 5:00pm DAILYClosed Wednesdays

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The next Jazz Australia concert on the Bellarine Peninsula will take place on Armistice Day, Sunday 11 November 12.30pm at the Point Lonsdale Community Hall in Bowen Street.

The popular Melbourne jazz ensemble, Stevenson's Rockets, will dedicate a portion of their two hour concert to the music and songs of World War 1. This will be a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the end of the 'war to end all wars' and a tribute to those Australians who made the supreme sacrifice for this end.

This great, moving and nostalgic music such as Keep the Home Fires Burning, A Long way to Tipperary and The White Cliffs of Dover should

Stevenson's Rockets,Jazz and Memories

never die and will be performed superbly by a line-up of leading Australian jazz musicians led by clarinetist Dr Jo Stevenson; pianist Joe Ruberto; double bass and trombone, Chris Ludowyk, and popular multi-instrumentalist and drummer Ian Smith.

A light luncheon will be served throughout the event, catered for by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum's Catering Corps. Tickets are $75 per head or $70 per head for table bookings of 10 or more.

The Museum will be a beneficiary of this concert.

Enquiries Diana Allen, Jazz Australia 5258 3936. If you would like to be on the Jazz Australia mailing list, please let Diana know.

Stevenson's Rockets to perform in Point Lonsdale in November.

Bringing history to life

Circle of Calm at Seaview Gallery

Anita Barrett Exhibition 6-28 October Drinks with artist Saturday 6 October 3pm

This month Seaview features local artist Anita Barrett. Living in Geelong gives Anita excellent access to Victoria's surf coast and the Bellarine region where she gets a lot of her inspiration. Paintings and sketches by Anita are a personal record and visual journal of scenes that have attracted her attention.

As an artist, she is always looking for a glimpse or moment in nature, and constantly noticing designs and shapes, colour and texture, when she sees it. She describes her artwork as impressionism with an abstract format.

Anita predominantly works with acrylic and charcoal on round wood panels and canvas, building her paintings with layers of paint, scratching and rubbing back in areas to reveal underlying colours. Leaving charcoal marks features a lot in her works creating soft texture.

Also this month, after a very successful show, two new pieces from Kate Smith and other new works from Sarah Clark and Vida Pearson.

Upcoming Exhibition for NovemberSara Paxton Exhibition 'Inspir-

ational Colour' 3-26 NovemberSeaview Gallery is a participating

Gallery in the Bellarine Arts Trail November 3 and 4.

Ring Seaview for more information.

Whether it's sorrow with satis-faction or earnestness with innuendo, parallels continuously meet and entwine throughout Ryan's CD Running's - a signature blend of pop, rock and folk .Like all polar opposites, the combination of these forces results

with support by Susie Scurry

New Hall - 11 Kirk Rd,Point Lonsdale

Saturday 27 October at 7:30pm

in a magnetic tension. Ryan carries this exquisite tension from the studio to the stage, bringing an arresting physicality to his live performances.

Tickets $25 from lighthousearts collective.com or Tryboooking.com or $30 at the door.

Lighthouse Arts Collective presents

Ryan Downey

The Queenscliffe Historical Mus-eum, in conjunction with the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum and Fort Queenscliff Museum is offering a week of events relating stories of the Borough of Queenscliffe's his-tory. Saturday 6 October 2pm

Unveiling the Lonsdale plaque on the Promenade at Point Lonsdale

This plaque tells the narrative of Captain William Lonsdale after whom Point Lonsdale was named. Sunday 7 October 11am

'History Alive' Meet some of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale's well known residents of the local cemetery,

pioneers who played an important part in the development of the Borough.Sunday 7 October 3 pm

Fascinating stories about old Point Lonsdale with knowledgeable spea-kers Bill Brown, Keith Quinton and Martin Warneke at Point Lonsdale Guest House.

Historic Films 11am-4 pm daily showing the pilot service, the fishermen, the steamers and more.Tuesday 9 andThursday 11 October 2pm

Guided tours of the Historical Museum with Maureen O'Neill explaining many artefacts held in the

museum, film, photos and stories of our early pioneers.Saturday 13 October 3 pm

The Queenscliff Brewhouse, the Historical and Maritime Museums have combined to provide an afternoon of stories of the music played in the Borough in the 1950s and 60s. Speakers Gil Allbutt, Eddie Loughnan and Bruce Priddle will talk about their musical experiences.Sunday 14 October 3pm at 360Q

Book launch: 'Queenscliff: The Harbour Story' written by the museum's Senior Researcher, Diana Sawyer. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Bookings recommended.

Diana Sawyer is looking for any old photographs of the Botanic Gardens now

Victoria Park.

Any old images of flower beds or family members enjoying themselves would be much

appreciated for her new book “Queenscliff: The Botanic Gardens Story” to follow her harbour

book soon to be launched by the Mayor.

Contact Diana at the Queenscliffe Historical Museum (5258 2511) or email:

[email protected]

Can you help?


Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins.

Historical and Educational Guided ToursEnjoy the rare opportunity

to tour a 19th CenturyCoastal Artillery Fort

and let the children dressup in military uniforms.

A great photo opportunity.

Fort Queenscliff Museum

OPEN 7 DAYS – TOUR TIMES Weekdays 11am. Weekends 11am & 1pmSchool Holidays Sept & Oct: 11am & 1pm

Adult $15, Child over 15 $7, Concession $10, Family Ticket $35.

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Each year during History Week many organisations throughout Victoria put on events to help bring our state's fascinating past to life. As the custodian of the social history of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale, the Queenscliffe Historical Museum, in conjunction with the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum and Fort Queenscliff Museum, has for many years hosted a week of events, relating stories of the Borough of Queenscliffe's history. This year we have a special focus on Point Lonsdale.

Saturday 6 October 2pmUnveiling Lonsdale plaque on the Promenade at Point Lonsdale

This plaque, a result of local public funding, will commemorate and tell the narrative of Captain William Lonsdale after whom Point Lonsdale was named. Lonsdale was a soldier and administrator who supervised the founding of the official settlement at Port Phillip from 1836, as Chief Agent of Government, Police Magistrate and Commandant for Port Phillip. The Lonsdale name is linked to streets in Geelong and Melbourne, a ship, a torpedo boat, and the naval depot HMAS Lonsdale at Port Melbourne.Sunday 7 October 11am

Join the 'History Alive' cemetery troupe as they introduce some of the well-known residents of the Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale cemetery. These pioneers, some old some new, all played an important part in the development of the Borough.Sunday 7 October 3 pmPop over to the Terminus Guest House, now known as the Point Lonsdale Guest House, at 31 Point Lonsdale Road, for an afternoon of fascinating stories about old Point Lonsdale. Three guest speakers, Bill Brown, Keith Quinton and Martin Warneke will immerse us in their stories of the first Point Lonsdale resident, the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and a Guest House experience.Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 October 2pm

A special History Week guided tour of the Queenscliffe Historical Museum will be conducted by Maureen O'Neill as she brings many of the artefacts in the museum to life through the stories of our early pioneers, including photos and film footage.Saturday 13 October 3 pm

At the Queenscliff Brewhouse, the Historical and Maritime Museums have combined to provide an afternoon of stories of the music played in the Borough in the 1950s and 60s. Hear the Edison cylinders, listen to the music of the era, and enjoy the stories of the people who made this music. Three guest speakers, Gil Allbutt, Eddie Loughnan and Bruce Priddle will talk of their own experiences as participants in the local music scene and at the Espy, as the Brewhouse was then known.Sunday 14 October 3pm at 360Q

Book launch: 'Queenscliff: The Harbour Story' written by the museum's Senior Researcher, Diana Sawyer. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Bookings recommended.

Historic Films will be showing from 11am-4 pm each weekday during History Week at the Queenscliffe Historic Museum, which has an extensive collection of old newsreels and films about the early history of the Borough, and also specific topics like the pilot service, the fishermen, the steamers and more.

Do join in for one or more of these fascinating events. There is an entry fee for some of them but the prices are very reasonable and have been set only to recover costs.

History Week brochures and tickets are available from the Queenscliffe Historical Museum at 49 Hesse Street and the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre.

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The wreck lay hidden just 700 metres from Pope's Eye for 141 years'. With these words, David Bayne captivated his audience at the August Probus Club meeting. The barque 'William Salthouse' suddenly reappeared on the Port Phillip Bay seabed after having been buried for 141 years. The wreck still holds the record of the largest documented collection of Victorian shipping casks found anywhere in the world.

David is a retired Ports Planning Consultant who has worked in over 70 ports around the world; and has over 35 years shipping experience as a Port Economist. He has been interested in shipwrecks since, as a young man, he discovered the remains of a Spanish fleet sunk by the British in Trinidad waters.

He told how in 1982, two Geelong divers, Dennis Bolton and Peter Kennedy, were drift-diving along a dull sandy bottom in our bay and were surprised when, there, sitting upright was a wreck; her cargo of lumber and barrels intact, neatly stacked on deck and marked 'Montreal 1840'.

The 'William Salthouse' lay hidden just 700 metres from Pope's Eye. The discovery attracted international attention because of her unique preservation; unfortunately, she also drew foragers. Looters attacked the wreck with crowbars, shovels and suction pumps destroying over a third of the deck before she was declared protected.

With more than 1,000 casks providing a time capsule of early Melbourne, the 'William Salthouse' detailed facts about the trade and people of Port Phillip in 1841. For example, the ship's manifest listed 20 baskets of champagne, reminding us of a time when auction houses provided champagne lunches to promote land sales. Moreover, the mismatch between the declared cargo and freight found in the wreck tells us about the attitude to smuggling. Indeed, a later investigation in 1843 showed that smuggling had been so rife that Mr Webb, the Principal Customs Officer in 1841, was personally fined GBP 17,000 (British pounds) for failing to do his duty.

When the riptide gripped the 'William Salthouse' the ship was already sailing in defiance of the law (Navigation Acts). The voyage, plotted in Liverpool, started in Quebec, and stranded in Port Phillip Bay, was officially a crime even before she entered Port Phillip Bay.

The 'Colonial Times' of 14 December 1841 reported: 'The first vessel which has been wrecked within our bay is the unfortunate Barque 'William Salthouse' 260 tons, commanded by George Bowen and bound from Quebec to Port Phillip. On Saturday last, the 'William Salthouse' was standing into the bay, with the wind at S.S.W. blowing hard, the tide at first quarter ebb. From the narrowness of the entrance and the opposition of the wind and tide, which were meeting at the entrance, the ripples so well known to old

PROBUS CLUB ofPOINT LONSDALE-QUEENSCLIFF

The Mystery of the ‘William Salthouse’navigators, were presenting a formidable aspect to the eye of the stranger. The broken water appeared to extend completely across the mouth of the Port, and the commander having only his chart as a guide stood too close to the reef which runs out from Point Nepean, and was in consequence wrecked.

'The 'William Salthouse' first touched when running in, subsequently striking with such violence as to knock off her rudder … The strength of the tide cast her athwart and finally carried her off.'

The pilot rescued the crew but the agent abandoned them. The sailors wrote to La Trobe: 'We are now cast on the world completely penniless and without a home to shelter us and are afraid we shall be ousted by those we have a claim upon unless by your kindly interference. And if we are not settled, we will have no other chance of ever getting a farthing.'

Superintendent La Trobe found in favour of the crew.

It appears that the 'William Salthouse' settled across the current flow in a churning sand trap which rapidly covered and preserved her. She was, however, uncovered when channel dredgers disturbed the site. The wreck was bought by Captain Cole but she must have proven too difficult to salvage, so she survived to offer a time capsule of 1841 Melbourne. While the sinking was disastrous for the sailors at the time, today we are fortunate to have such a time capsule within our bay.

Bryan Hughes Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff Probus Club

With all the publicity surrounding the new Port Phillip ferries and their itineraries, I am taken back to the 1930s as a youngster living in Port Melbourne when we had many games to play outside the house. One of my favourite pastimes was a Port Phillip Bay day trip on the 'Weeroona' paddle steamer.

As Station Pier was one of my play-grounds, watching overseas merchant ships and P&O liners come and go, I often saw this strange looking ship with paddles on each side, not a conventional paddle at the rear for propulsion. When the seas were too rough, two other ships, the 'Hygeia' and the 'Edina' made trips down the bay.

We preferred sailing in the 'Weeroona' as it was bigger and my sister and I could roam wherever we wanted to. The ship travelled first to Portarlington, then to Queenscliff where we alighted to have our lunch while the ship sailed over to Sorrento. It then returned to Queenscliff,

Memories and ferriesPortarlington and finally home to Port Melbourne.

Since moving to Queenscliff 1999 I can't walk on the pier and stroll through Princess Park without recalling those wonderful days when we came to picnic there.

Another fond memory was after many years in the late sixties, my own family and friends used to camp in Golightly Caravan Park/ Point Lonsdale during the Easter holidays. A permanent camper used to provide a daily weather forecast on the side of his caravan. As I remember we never made contact with him.

However, in 1995 on a trip to Cuba and the United States, another member of the group and I shared many hours reminiscing about our past. He was Manfred Noa, a seaman and it was he who had provided the weather forecast at Golightly Caravan Park!

By John Ellis, Queenscliff

The man who has experienced shipwreck shudders even at a calm sea. ~ Ovid.


Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House

TERM 4, October to December 2018 3 Tobin Drive, PO Box 30, Queenscliff 3225 – Phone: 5258 3367

email: [email protected] www.qnh.org.au

New: War on Wastes WorkshopsTaking the War on Waste to a whole new level!Come along as we take a household room by room view of where we use single use plastics and explore alternatives that will help us live more sustainably. During the course, we will create our own cleaning and personal care products and share waste free recipes. Please bring with you a reusable bag and three containers. We will also have recycling facilities for batteries, mobile phones, tooth brushes and tubes of toothpaste. Together we can reduce our eco-footprint by effectively managing our waste for the protection of our rivers, bays and oceans!Saturdays October 13th and 20th, 9.30am to 12.00 noon. Cost: $50 (covers materials). Facilitator Brooke Connor.

New: Repair CaféBroken or worn out? Don't throw it away - bring it along to our Repair Cafe and our volunteers will attempt to repair them with you. Examples include clothing, furniture, toys, jewellery, bikes, leather goods etc but nothing electrical. Volunteer repair experts will be available to help make repairs for a small donation and the cost of parts. Tools and materials will also be on hand if you are keen to have a go at fixing your item yourself. We look forward to seeing you there!First Café will be held on Saturday morning October 6th, 10am to 12 noon.

Art Classes with Ryan Brearley starting the week beginning October 8th

More Drawing…. Monday morningsThis class will suit beginners and intermediates.Alternate Mondays 9.30am to 12.30pmCost: $120, 5 weeks.

Wednesday Painting: Painting the portraitWednesdays 9.30am to 4.30pm Cost: $200/$380 full day, 10 weeks.

Printmaking This term we will cover different types of printmaking, from monoprint and drypoint to woodcut and wood engraving. Thursdays 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm Cost: $200/$380 full day, 10 weeks.

More Colour; Friday morningsParticipants will work through a series of exercises to extend their understanding of colour and how they can use it in their work. Fridays 9.30am to 12.30pm,Cost: $200/$380 full day, 10 weeks.

Painting Basics Friday afternoonParticipants will complete a series of Oil or acrylics will be used.Fridays 1.30pm to 4.30pm Cost: $200/$380 full day, 10 weeks.

Life Drawing Group - untutoredSaturdays, October 13th to December 15th, 1.00 to 3.15pmn BYO paper, clips and drawing materials. Easels and boards available.

New: Collage WorkshopMonday October 15th, 1pm to 3pm.Cost $20. Tutor: Anita Armytage.

Paper Craft creations for ChristmasWith Chris Gould

Cards and Envelopes Saturday November 10th 10am to 12noonCost: $25 this includes all materials.

Hand-stitched Booklets, Saturday November 10th 1pm - 3pmCost: $25 includes all materials.

House GalleryOur exhibitors this term:October - Chris BoxNovember - Ryan's Art studentsDecember: Christmas Shop, Saturday December 1st to Tuesday December 18th. Local artists and artisans are invited to submit items to be sold in the Christmas Shop. Application forms available at the House.

iPad for BeginnersThis course will introduce you to your iPad. Learn how to navigate through the various screens, control the settings so they work best for you, make the best use of contacts, maps, email, your calendar, notes and a variety of pre- installed apps. Discover some wonderful apps that can make your life even more fun and exciting. Join the ever growing community of iPad users who are changing the way we look and interact with the world. No prior knowledge required. Just bring along your iPad for

two hours of discovery each week. Tutor: Paul JonesMondays October 22nd to November 26thCost: $135 for 6 weeks

French and Italian Language classesrun on Tuesdays, October 9th to December 11th. No classes on Melbourne Cup DayCost: $200 for 10 sessions. 9.00am to 10.30am Intermediate Italian10.30am to 12noon Continuing Beginners Italian 12noon to 1.30pm Advanced Italian3.00 to 4.30pm Advanced French

Italian Conversation GroupAre you learning Italian and want to practice conversation? Already fluent but happy to share your knowledge? Come along to this casual, friendly group, Fridays 12noon to 1pm.

Yoga Morning yoga with Shane:Thursdays 7.00am to 8.00am and Saturdays 7.45am to 8.45am. $10.Monday evening Yoga with Bruce at Queenscliff Primary School:Sessions include postures to stretch and strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind.Mondays, October 8th to December 10th, 7.30 to 9.00pm. Cost: $150 for 10 sessions or $20 casual rate, paid in advance at the Neighbourhood House. BYO mat and blanket. YOGA for Over 50'sWednesdays, 9.00am to 10.00am. $15 per session.

Play the Ukulele!Beginners: Mondays, 4.45 to 5.30pm. All Abilities are welcome to join the 'Sea of Ukes' Ukulele Group: www.queenscliffukulelegroup.weebly.comTutors: Jane Rodwell and Jenny GoreMondays, 5.30 to 6.30pm.Cost: $10 per session. BYO ukulele.

Free Hearing TestsMonday October 15th between 10am and 12noonReserve your appointment nowConducted by Australian Hearing.

Sound Bath MeditationThe use of a range of instruments such as Tibetan bowls, crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, voice and chimes to induce a deep state of relaxation that leads to more balance on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Facilitator: Sally Hutchison. Tuesday November 20th, 5pm to 6pm. Cost: $25. BYO pillow, mat and blanket. To book phone Robyn on 0437 788 759.

Our interest groups:Book Making alternate Monday morningsBoomerang Bags, Friday morningsCommunity Garden Crochet, Mondays, 10.30amMahjong, Thursdays, 1.00pmMen's Shed, Thursdays 9.30 to 11.30amMen's Shed Bicycle work Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30 to 11.30amMixed Craft, Mondays, 1.00pmPatchwork, 2nd Monday, 1.00pmPhoto Group, 3rd Monday, 7.30pmRepair Café, Saturday mornings monthlyTides of Welcome Choir, Thursdays, 7.30pm. tidesofwelcome.weebly.comWriters, Tuesdays, fortnightly,10.00am

Boomerang BagsVolunteers help mark out and cut materials, pin, iron, stamp and sew. No experience required. Volunteers can also collect the Boomerang Bag kit comprising sewing plans and materials and make the bags at home. Donations of fabric also most welcome. Sewing times: Fridays, 9am to 12noonDates: October 5th and 12th, November 2nd, 9th and 30th, December 7th.Sewing will also take place on Saturday mornings when the Repair Café is in operation.For more information on Boomerang Bags 3225: https://www.qnhouse.com.au/boomerang-bags.htmlFacebook - Boomerang Bags 3225

Since his retirement as a drug counsellor, self published author Phillip Gray spends a large part of his spare time writing and enjoying the seaside at Mount Martha. His second book 'From Dreamtime to Arma-geddon' is about William Buckley, an escaped convict who lived with the local aboriginals.

"I just love the history and the period homes of Queenscliff and would move there in a flash," said Phillip. "My Buckley book is largely written in three sections, the first part is told in a first-person narrative in the words of Buckley himself, and covers the period before he is transported, through to the time that he spends with the Wathaurong people after they rescued him on the point of starvation.

During the next 32 years that he spent living amongst them, the British convict settlement that he'd escaped from at Sorrento, had been relocated to Van Diemen's Land, and the next

William Buckley'slife and times

section of the book covers that part of our early history, particularly the way in which white settlement impacted on the lives of our first inhabitants, and much of what I've written in that part of the book is based upon historical research.

The third and final section covers the period from 1835 onwards, when John Batman came across to Port Phillip in an attempt to sign a treaty with the local aborigines as a representative of the Port Phillip Association, in the hope of purch-asing vast tracts of land. That was when Buckley walked back out of the bush and attempted to re-engage with the white man's world. This section is also largely based on events that were recorded in various diaries and other historical records."

'From Dreamtime to Armageddon' is available at the Maritime Museum and Newsagents or from Phillip 0414 339 160.

Advancing the Treaty ProcessIn establishing Australia's first

ever treaty legislation, Victoria has taken a significant step towards reconciliation. With the passing of the 'Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018' in the Victorian Parliament, the people of Victoria have committed to a process of truth-telling and healing.

More recently, the 2017 Statement from the Heart outlined the impor-tance of sovereignty, and called for a Voice to Parliament and a Makarrata Commission to supervise agreement-making, and facilitate a process of local and regional truth telling.

Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine said this move by the Victorian Parliament stands as an historic step in the country's reconciliation journey. "Treaty is an important and reasonably held aspiration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Many Aus-tralians feel that treaty is essential to reconciliation," she said.

Patrick Dodson, Chairperson

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation 1991-1998, Co-Chairperson Referen-dum Council on constitutional recog-nition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 'This State of Recon-ciliation in Australia' report, cele-brating a quarter of a century of formal reconciliation and the work of the Council for Aboriginal Recon-ciliation says this report is timely.

"At a time when the Australian people are considering changes to incorporate Indigenous people in the nation's Constitution, this report makes an important contribution to the national conversation about modern Australia's potential to reconcile fundamental and unresolved wounds that diminish Australia's collective sense of nationhood.

The report weaves 25 years of modern Australian history into a compelling narrative and injects sharp and insightful commentary and analysis about how far we have come as a nation, and the continued challenges that we face on the reconciliation journey. The report e.

brings the state of reconciliation into sharp focus achievements, challenges, disappointments and work that must continue.

Disturbingly, the report reveals the schism between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia's understanding and perspectives of how our nation's history has shaped the contemporary circumstances of Indigenous comm-unities, and their relationship with the Australian State.

There is a discernible lack of appreciation by settler Australia about the grievances and sense of historical injustice that Indigenous people feel. This must be addressed for Australia to be reconciled. Bridging that schism is the reconciliation movement's greatest challenge."

The importance of treaty has been restated many times in the past three decades, including in the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation's final report in 2000, and Reconciliation Australia's The State of Reconciliation in Australia report. Full Report www.reconciliation.org.au

Point Lonsdale Pier was built in 1890 following the grounding on Lonsdale Reef of two ships within 12 months. The Gleneuse and the Gange had both been wrecked on the reef and it was the second wreck, the 1000-ton barque, Gange on 23 July 1887 that prompted a public outcry at the lack of a lifeboat service nearer to The Rip.

The Queenscliff lifeboat, in service from about 1858, had to be rowed from Queenscliff which could take con-siderable time in rough weather. So the government of the day decided to bow

Shipwrecks prompt call for pier at Point Lonsdaleto public pressure and erect a pier and lifeboat shed at Point Lonsdale.

While the pier was being built, a new lifeboat was being built at Williamstown. The new boat had self-righting capabilities, heavier keel, double planking and special air spaces to help flotation.

When it arrived in November 1890, it was found to be too big and awkward for the Point Lonsdale crew. Even the task of hauling the boat up under the new pier's housing with heavy duty hand winches proved impossible.

The boat was then recommis-sioned as the new Queenscliff lifeboat and the smaller, 12-oared Queenscliff lifeboat was sent to Point Lonsdale. It was hung on davits under an overhanging shelter shed on the south side of the new pier in readiness for an emergency, but records indicate that it was never used in a rescue.

Call in to the Queenscliffe Mari-time Museum for more fascinating stories about the areas rich maritime history.

Article courtesy of Greg Wane - Great News Stories of Queenscliff.


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A National Campaign of all organisations supporting refugees was launched on August 20th. The Campaign is calling for children on Nauru to be brought to Australia by 20th November 2018 which is Universal Children's Day.

There are 117 children on Nauru and two children from Biloela in detention in Melbourne showing signs of stress and a 5 month old girl in MITA Detention Centre in Melb-ourne.

The world's refugee crisis is a complex problem. But locking up children is not the answer. Children and their families are trapped on their island prison in cruel and inhumane conditions without adequate health, education or employment options.

#Kids Off NauruThe national RAR Campaign

Committee and RAR executive have endorsed this campaign. "We abhor any form of unfair vulnerability created by a situation and this is actually of the Australian parlia-ment's making," said World Vision Australia's chief executive Claire Rogers. "There's a quite clear contravention of the refugee conven-tion, and also we believe very strongly a breach of the rights of the child." How you can help

1. Local churches: Visit your local church leaders and ask for prayers for children on Nauru and who are in onshore detention. Pray that they are brought to safety and freedom and restored to health.

2. Ask for prayers for the approximately 7,000 people to date on the mainland who have had their SRSS benefits cut. These are families with children. Their benefits were $35 per day and access to trauma counselling and a case worker. They have now been taken off these benefits or notified they will be removed. They have been given work rights, however it is difficult to have no work rights one day and have benefits cut and work rights given the next day. Organis-ations assisting these people are

having difficulty finding accommo-dation and families are being forced to 'sleep rough'.

3. Letter Writing: Write short pointed letters to Scott Morrison, Josh Frydenberg, Bill Shorten, Tanya Plibersek, Ged Kearney and your local member: "We want these children evacuated off the island and brought to Australia: Settle them here or in a suitable third country that welcomes them. Locking up children is never the answer. Inflicting poor living conditions and denying any opportunity for children on Nauru to the same opportunities Australians take for granted like decent health care, education and job pathways is resulting in trauma, self-harm, child abuse and violence. No child should live like this. We must find a humane way to process claims by asylum seekers."

The address for each politician is: PO Box 6022, Parliament House Canberra, ACT 2600.

Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees is a community group active in the Bellarine Peninsula and the Geelong region. They offer friendship, support and advocacy to asylum seekers living in the community, in mainland or offshore immigration detention centres and those returned to their homeland.

To join email queenscliffrar @gmail.com

Pauley decided to come out as a transgender person a couple of years ago while she and her family were living in the small country town of Simpson. Some people had sugg-ested she should wait until she was back in Geelong but she knows she made the right decision when a mother from Simpson primary school said, "Thank you for making the change in our small community. Up until now, the kids had two choices, to leave or to take their lives. Now they know, they can be accepted in our community, like you have been."

Pauley Johnson has lots of positive stories to tell. Like the fact her dirt bike club, the Otway Trail Riders, still call her 'Johno' and proudly ride behind her when she leads the annual 'Tomahawk' ride. These positive experiences have enabled her to be empowered to support others.

Pauley lives in Geelong now, with her wife and three children. The kids have been very accepting and have a bit of fun calling her Muddy or Dummy, mixing up the letters of Daddy and Mummy. Her youngest daughter loves to critique Pauley's dress sense. "Essentially we are just another run of the mill, normal family."

Pauley and Amielle. Meet Pauley at the Humans in Geelong Expo at Deakin Waterfront 10am Sunday 7 October.

Humans in GeelongPauley leads Geelong Gender

Group, an adult trans and gender diverse support group that organises social catch ups, and works in with psychologist, Catherine Bull from Barwon Consulting suites, who runs a clinical support group. Dr Nicholas Brayshaw, of Kardinia Health, is also sympathetic and supportive of the community's health needs. Pauley says the Geelong Gender Group has an emerging leadership group with people like Amielle keen to build support for trans and gender diverse people.

"While there is a huge amount of acceptance and the vast majority of the public are polite, unfortunately, there is still an underlying issue of non-acceptance. Some kids aren't accepted by their families. There's acceptance when it's someone else's child, brother or sister but when it's their own there's still work to do.

"If you're not sure whether to call someone, he or she, just ask. We won't take offence. We have many people in our community who don't go by the labels of him or her, and prefer to be referred to as 'they' or 'them'. This can take a bit to get used to, but is pretty easy once you understand the logic behind it.

"The trans narrative that exists in our society has grown in oppression. But as the world becomes more accepting, we see young people developing new ideas about gender. I think we are about to see a big change in this narrative. Watch this space!"

Thanks for entrusting me with your story Pauley. It's a story that needs to be told. Everyone should feel safe and accepted in all their diversity. She hopes, 'people will feel comfortable to say hello and ask questions about gender and the Geelong Gender Group'.

For more information about the Expo go to www.humansingee-long.com/humans-in-geelong-expo-2018/

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Locking up childrenis never the answer.We must find ahumane wayto process claimsby asylum seekers.”


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Queenscliff's 'Light Up A Life' appeal invites people to sponsor refugees living in Geelong to come to a weekend holiday camp in Queenscliff. Since its launch in 2013, the appeal has supported seven weekend camps for (separate) groups of young refugee women and young refugee men and refugee families to have a holiday in Queenscliff.

The weekends, coordinated by Geelong's Diversitat settlement and community support program and Queenscliff's Uniting Church Out-reach Ministry Team, are full of fun activities and opportunities for us to we l c o m e r e f u ge e s i n t o o u r community and offer friendship.

Diversitat's Youth Project Co-ordinator Makot Wol says: "Over the weekend of 14-16 September, 12 newly arrived teenage boys accom-panied by two staff from Diversitat attended YMCA Camp Wyuna at

Light Up A LifeQueenscliff. Although it was freezing and rainy, that did not dampen our spirits and the boys were full of energy enjoying a long bike ride to Point Lonsdale in the hail!

At Camp Wyuna they learned how to make artisan pizzas in a wood fired oven, went horse riding in Wallington and enjoyed a barbecue and meals that Queenscliff Uniting Church pro-vided. It was great to see the young people involved in new experiences and adventures and they had a great time bonding socially in the evenings too. Thank you to the Queenscliff and the Point Lonsdale community for their hospitality and warm welcome."

Donations to Light Up A Life always make a difference. If you would like to be involved in any way, please contact Jan on 5258 2854 or call in at the Uniting Church office. You can also find a donation link on the website at www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au

OM:NI (Older Men:New Ideas) groups are an informal, social environment where older men 50+ can enjoy the company of other men. The group, located in Queenscliff, will be open to other communities throughout the Bellarine.

The concept of a men's discussion group generally appeals to men who enjoy a chat, like a friendly atmos-phere and want a minimum of com-mitment and formality. It is not a counseling group and sessions are intended to be confidential.

An OM:NI group often com-plements existing community groups that older men attend but it may also appeal to some older men who for various reasons are not involved in these groups. The cost of belonging to an OM:NI group is a small fee to cover the costs of refreshments and the venue.

Older Men:New IdeasInformation session

Questions can be raised and expressions of interest to establish a group. A facilitator from an existing OM:NI group in Geelong will talk about his group's experiences. If there is sufficient interest in establishing a group, the first meeting will be held late October 2018.

Frequency of meetings to be determined with current groups in Victoria meeting times varying from fortnightly to monthly.

Come along to the information session at the Queenscliffe Neigh-bourhood House Friday 12 October at 10am.

Contact Alan Johns 0411 240 479 or email [email protected] for further information.

In partnership with Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes, Bella-rine Community Health is estab-lishing specialist clinical consul-tations through video conferencing which can significantly benefit people living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

The aim is to give people access to an endocrinologist without the need to travel.

"Lack of transport and economic circumstances can impact on people's ability to access these sorts of spec-ialist services," says BCH Diabetes Nurse Educator Rinsky Webb.

The Bellarine, and in particular the Northern Bellarine, has a high incidence of diabetes. The national average of people living with diabetes is 5% but in the Portarlington area that figure is 8%.

Clients need a referral from their GP to Geelong Endocrinology and

Telehealth to assist peopleliving with diabetes

Video consultations will be conducted from Bellarine Community Health's Portarlington site with the support of the Diabetes Nurse Educator, Rinsky Webb.

Diabetes. The referral needs to be forwarded to Bellarine Community Health's intake team.

The endocrinologists consultation will be bulk billed via Medicare. A small Community Health client

contribution is required for the Diabetes Nurse Educator.

To find out more about eligibility and how to access this service, contact BCH on 5258 0812 or email [email protected]

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Fort QueenscliffArmy Museum - Volunteers are

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Fort Shop - Between 11 am and 2.30 pm. Ideally on a weekly/ fortnightly roster.

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Queenscliff Coast Guard NewsThe book that could save you moneyand your life!

Maritime Safety Victoria has released the latest version of the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook. Whilst this may not be a snappy title this updated version is a must for every person looking to secure a Recreational Boating Operators Licence AND anyone who wants to be sure of the latest rule changes before they get caught breaking them. As they say,

‘Ignorance is no defence'.The Safety Handbook contains 144 pages of

great information, rules and advice including recent up to date changes in regulation and legislation. Divided into 5 chapters covering, Essentials for Safe Boating, Safe Operations, Emergency Procedures, Licensing and Registration requirements and Personal Watercraft rules. This publication covers just about everything you can imagine and more to ensure you know what you are doing, how to avoid trouble and how not to get fined. It's in full colour, easy to read and should be carried on your vessel to reference as needed. Best of all its free (your taxes at work!). Pick up a copy at Vic Roads Offices or request a copy from [email protected] and they will snail mail it to you. Emergency Services Open Day

Sunday 18 November Coast Guard Queenscliff will be holding an Emergency Services Open Day at our Headquarters at the Boat Ramp Queenscliff. CFA, SES and Police vehicles, Coast Guard Vessels and Water Police on display. Sausage sizzle, life jacket checks, raffle and much, much more. Mark it in your diary now. See next months Queenscliffe Herald for more details. CG09 still under repair

Vessel CG09 is undergoing protracted maintenance following a fungal infection in the e

pay no costs or commission to sellers. Every cent goes to our Flotilla to ensure we continue providing the best possible service to our maritime community. Bureau of Meteorology Warnings

Strong Wind Warning for winds averaging more than 25 knots and up to 33 knots.

Gale Warning for winds averaging 34 knots and up to 47 knots.

Storm Warning for winds averaging 48 knots or over.

Get in before the wind gets up.Shore Support Team needs members

Coast Guard Queenscliff is looking for volunteers interested in joining our Shore Support Team. Our SST members assist keeping the Flotilla operating via PR events, selling raffle tickets, fundraising, distributing Safety brochures and the like. Good interpersonal skills desired and successful candidates will be trained in First Aid, Coast Guard protocols and vessel induction if desired.

This is Not a Rescue or Vessel operations position. Gender and age are no barrier but a reasonable level of health is required. If you would like to have a chat about this volunteer position please contact Ric Lasslett on 0412 527 061 or [email protected] Boating Operators Licence Course (Needed to get a boat licence)

Courses: Thursday 25 October, Thursday 29 November and Thursday 13 December.

Bookings & Information: Training Officer Gary Tomlins 0409 380 359.

Remember: Plan every voyage, your life depends on it!

Safe Boating, Ric Lasslett

fuel system. Whilst injectors, pumps, lines and filters have been cleaned or replaced we have engaged a specialist company to clean and agitate the diesel fuel tank to completely remove all traces of the fungus. A highly challenging task when all areas of the tank including those behind baffles have to be accessed remotely via a two inch entry hole.

Once the tank is completely clean a special additive will be used to kill off any remaining spores and the tank will be filled with clean diesel and subject to ongoing dosing to prevent further contamination. This has been a very trying time for all our volunteers who pride themselves on training and preparedness. In our absence the gap has been filled by adjoining Marine Rescue groups plus Water Police for which we are most grateful. The Flotilla and sub contractors are working with great resolve to return CG09 to the water and continue our volunteer rescue duties.

STOP PRESS: The boat has been tested and approved operational. Queenscliffe Rotary/Coast Guard Raffle

1st - Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport Auto valued at $38,041.00 inc. ORC. 2nd Prize - Mazda 2 Maxx Manual valued at $21,560.00 inc. ORC. Tickets on sale at local markets and street stalls at just $2 each so keep an eye out for that devilishly handsome member of our sales team. $1.60 per ticket sold goes to Coast Guard Queenscliff. We

Crewman, and local Bon Vivant Ivan St Clair, displays the latest edition of The Victorian

Recreational Boating Safety Handbook.

The migration of whales around Australia varies depending on location but takes place in Queensland from June to early January and can often provide some spectacular viewing, sometimes in unusual circumstances.

A few days before my recent visit to Bribie Island, three mates Phil Enright, Frank Oostenbroek and Amrat Chauhan were enjoying a quiet day fishing for schnapper, north of Coloundra. The water was crystal clear and the angling soon began paying dividends. Although plentiful, the fish were small so they moved 20km east to Wide Caloundra.

Whales on the moveThe depth sounder showed the seabed lay

67m below. They began catching Pearl Perch and Venus Tusk Fish and later schnapper up to 2.5kg. There were yells of excitement from the occupants of another boat as two whales surfaced nearby. The whales headed towards the threesomes' boat, then dived. In the hope of getting a good photo cameras were at the ready. All was quiet until one of the whales breached

majestically out of the water only metres from the boat. Phil captured two great shots. Frank was not so lucky with his timing, ending up with just a photo of a splash. As far as splashes go, it was a very good splash, just minus any part of a whale.

On their return the mates were the toast of the fishing club and for Amrat in particular who had not long shifted to Bribie Island from Zambia, it was one fishing trip they will not forget.

While staying on Bribie Island the former president of the Island's Game Fishing Club, Phil McDougall, provided more interesting stories about whales and the whaling station that was once situated nearby.

"Whales are very inquisitive," he said. "There was an incident when we were out fishing near a local reef. We were catching schnapper and sweetlip. It had just got dark when a huge whale breached within 3m of our 9m sharkcat and when it crashed back in the water we were soaked but it seemed the whale wasn't satisfied with that. It started with its pectoral fin, flinging water, playing games, half filling the cockpit with water, disappeared before coming back on the other side of the boat and doing exactly the same. That's when we decided to leave, even though I don't think they intend to hurt you."

Up until its closure in the early 1950s there was a whaling station, Tangalooma, just off the Island. "There used to be huge sharks attracted to the station that fed off the whale carcasses. Back then, former quiz show personalities Bob and Dolly Dyer of Pick A Box fame, set many world game fishing records off Tangalooma and some still stand today."

Visiting the Peninsula from Portland, Sue Trezise told how she was in the right spot at the right time for some whale spotting, while walking on The Great South West Walk near her home town. "I was walking near Bridgewater about 16k from Portland on the Seal Walk. Walking up the cliff I noticed people who had spotted whales and photographers taking pictures.

One of the photographers, a local cafe proprietor, asked me to keep a lookout for a whale that had become tangled in craypot rope. I looked down and there was a whale lazing in the water directly below the cliff, it was one of about half a dozen whales. It was just beautiful but I didn't get to see the whale tangled in the rope."

While many people go to Warrnambool in search of whales, Sue maintains Portland has better beaches and better views. "Portland is amazing for watching whales because they come right into the bay. It has a great harbour and you can see them from the cliffs near the town."

More local to Queenscliff is the Two Bays Whale Program established four years ago that encourages people to report whale sightings

Sue Trezise captured this whale lazing in theshallows near Portland Vic.

Phil Enright's close encounter atWide Caloundra Qld.

from the Barwon Coast to Inverloch and includes Port Phillip and Westernport Bays. David Donnelly, Project Coordinator of the Program contributed some insight on whales around the area.

"The main species we concentrate on are the Humpback and Southern Right whales with the season locally, extending from late May to October and peaking from the second week of June to the first week of August. The program is designed to build an understanding of whales that we can use to protect them while they are in our waters."

David warned that while whales are curious and can tend to be gentle, under certain circumstances, in particular when mothers are protecting their calves or when they become entangled, that might not be the case and regulations in relation to whales should be adhered to.

For the first few months of this season there have been 280 sightings involving 500 whales reported to the program. While the population of the Humpback whales is increasing at around 10 percent annually, there appears to be no significant increase in Southern Right whale numbers.

The Searoad Ferry is a regular contributor and there have been occasions when the presence of a whale has interrupted the docking process of the ferry.

A gap exists in the collection of whale sightings data between Barwon Heads and Point Lonsdale and David would be interested to collect information regarding any sightings.

Denis Walters


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This took place on Saturday 15 September with Bro Steve Kartsaklis being placed in the Chair of King Solomon. The ceremony was an Open Installation with Investiture of Officers which was conducted by Most Worshipful Bro Keith Murray Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria accompanied and assisted by the 2018 Grand Ceremonial Team. It was great to see the lodge room and adjoining supper room filled with Freemasons and Non-Freemasons with 110 in attendance. 2019 Scholarship Program

Each year the Freemasons Foun-dation Victoria Limited grants over $400,000 in Scholarship, Awards and Bursaries to Secondary and Tertiary Students. They are granted at the

The 136th Installation ofCosmopolitan Lodge No 96

The newly Installed Cosmopolitan Lodge No 96 Worshipful Master Worshipful Brother Steve Kartsaklis (Blue Collar) with Most Worshipful Grand Master of United Grand

Lodge of Victoria on his left with Senior Grand Officers of the 2018 Ceremonial Team.

discretion of the Board of Freemasons Foundation Victoria Limited based on recommendations of the Scholarship and Educational Support Advisory Committee.

The next round of Scholarships will open in late October and information can be viewed at www.freemasons foundation.org /grants

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Tastes of the Region at the Brewhouse on Friday nights has grown into something special for lovers of fine wines and food. September was the month for Terindah Estate wines presented by Tim Byrne, paired with tasty meat dishes from Corey McGregor of Queenscliff Meats in conjunc-tion with the Brewhouse's chef Ashleigh Kay.

Guests enjoyed the regions best offerings in an informal setting and joined in the conversations with the winemaker, the butcher and the chef. Wines included a 2014 sparkling, 2018 Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris matched with in-season asparagus wrapped with speck, chicken and cheese kabana with

Triple treat atthe Brewhouse

Good things come in threes at the Brewhouse - Corey's meats, Ashleigh's cooking and Tim's wines were first class.

brioche and pea aioli and celeriac remoulade, Ruben sandwich with pastrami, sauerkraut and Russian mustard dressing finishing with bolar beef and house pickled vegetables.

Corey explained how the meats were cured and that coming from a family of butchers, and good cooks like his grandmother, he always had recipes in hand that were tried and tested.

Guests agreed the wine and meats prepared by Ashleigh were first class and at just $35pp they dined like royalty.

The Brewhouse offers Free Wine Tastings every Friday in The Tastes of the Region Room 5.30-6.30pm.

Be in it to win it!Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club's Presentation

Night of the Winter Series of yacht racing was held at The Shelter Shed on Saturday 22. This is a unique event on the racing calendar where it is the crew who compete for medals, rather than the boats. The aim is to encourage more people to race over the winter months and also to sail on different boats; crew can only qualify if they have sailed on more than one boat.

With only a two-week break between the winter and spring series of racing, the Club is preparing for another busy spring/summer season.

The National Discover Sailing Day will be held on October 28 and this year Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club will be holding a Discover Keelboat day.

While it is a tradition that the Club welcomes newcomers on race days, racing is not for everyone! A Discover Sailing day is a great opportunity for people to experience the sport of sailing on beautiful Port Phillip in a more relaxing way. Weather always dictates our sport, so keep an eye on the Club website qlyc.org.au for further information.

Queenscliff LonsdaleYacht Club

Club Commodore presenting equal first medals to two of the regular racing crew.

The challenges and rewards of sailingYacht racing on Port Phillip Bay and around the

area of Queenscliff is an institution and QLYC continues to encourage the sporting and social aspects as part of the overall community collage, which delights the visitor to the area.

The challenges and rewards of sailing at the southern end of Port Philip Bay are many. The scenic backdrop to club events is unsurpassed. The shore lines of the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas are second to none. Both these characteristics offer wind shelters which allow sailing when other venues in the Bay are unsailable.

The currents generated by the tidal stream through the Rip and the shipping channels combine to provide excellent tactical operations for sailors. In recent years the club has seen the emergence of larger yachts combined with the re-emergence of the traditional Couta vessels racing in a mixed fleet.

Additionally, the club introduced a unique winter series racing a few years ago which provides for a crew based championship in which crew sail on a number of yachts over winter and compete through being on a winning yacht most number of times.

October 2018.cdr - Queenscliffe Herald

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