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Bacchus Marsh Football Team 1914. Photo Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society

Who are these men?

By Jessica Howard
The Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society is
looking to identify a group of footballers in a photo
dating back to the early 1900s.
Found in the Society archives, the photograph is of the
1914 Bacchus Marsh football team.
Society member, Chris Bronchinetti said identifying
the men will help to progress the Society’s research on
the World War I soldiers of the area.
She said the research will chronical the stories of each
serviceman, which will be compiled into a hard copy
book.
“We think perhaps a good three-quarters of the men
in the photo would have served in the First World
War,” she said.
“In 1914, at least half a dozen soldiers left Bacchus
Marsh and in 1915 another big contingent left too. The
Bacchus March football team didn’t play any football in
1915, 1916 or 1917, so we think a lot of people that went
to the war in that time are in that photo”.
Ms Bronchinetti said the Society hoped to publish the
photograph in the hard copy book, which is set to be
launched later this year.
“Unfortunately we don’t have all of the soldier’s
individual photos, so instead we want to be able to use
community photos, like this one”.
Through the Bacchus Marsh Express, the Historical
Society has identified 465 volunteers who enlisted to
serve in WWI, and who had a connection with Bacchus
Marsh and surrounds.
Ms Bronchinetti said anyone with information that
could help identify those in the photograph can drop
into the Historical Society rooms on Mondays, Tuesdays
or Fridays between 10am and 12pm and 2pm and 4pm.
Information can also be sent to enquiries@bmdhs.org.
au.
The Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society is
located inside the Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh.

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A life of marriage
By Jessica Howard
Maren Leavy was just
17-years-old when she at-
tended the same church
social as the man she’d later
celebrate 70-years of mar-
riage with.
Jim Bourke entered the
room and a crowd of people
stood up and called, “Hello
Jimmy!”.
Maren, who despite never
meeting the man, wasn’t shy,
and jumped up and called,
“Hello Jimmy!”, too.
Four years later, on January
31 1948, the pair married at
the Thornbury Salvation
Army – the same place the
church social was held those
years before.
Maren said the proposal
came as a bit of a surprise.
“Jim bought a farm in Bac-
chus Marsh in 1945 while
I was living in Northcote,”
she said.
“At the time I was actually
planning on telling him to
go on his own way, but he
came down to visit me and
said, ‘Guess what? I’ve told
everyone that we’re getting
Maren and Jim with their children (L-R) John, Jim Jr, Peter, Greg, Geoff and Maren Jr. Photos – Jessica Howard
engaged’, so I said, ‘Okay!”.
Despite the initial shock,
Maren said the following
seven decades were filled
with love, good times and
plenty of laughter.
The couple lived and
worked on the dairy farm in
Bacchus Marsh, where they
raised their seven children,
John, Jim (junior), Peter,
Greg, Geoff, Phillip (dec.)
and Maren (junior).
“We originally wanted two
kids - one boy and one girl,”
Maren said.
“We kept trying until we
got the girl”.
In 1989, Maren and Jim
The past 70-years has seen
the couple travel the world
extensively, with highlights
including Canada and
Austria.
In 1972, they booked a trip
overseas with the hope
of staying for a couple of
weeks. They returned home
more than five-months later.
Now, with 13 grandchil-
dren, 15 great-grandchildren
and soon to be one great-
great grandchild, Maren and
Jim look forward to stay-
ing in Bacchus Marsh and
spending time with their
family and friends.
Jim, who turns 92 in March,
said the key to 70 years of
marriage was finding the
right person.
“The best thing [Maren]
ever did was meet me,” he
said.
“She’s been a great wife,
a great worker and a great
moved to Tura Beach, near helper. I wouldn’t change
Merimbula, where they her”.
Maren and Jim Bourke
lived for some time before
celebrated their 70th plati-
moving to Bannockburn
num wedding anniversary
and back to Bacchus Marsh with family and friends on
five-years-ago. Wednesday January 31.

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Attacking fires from the air

Photos – District 15 CFA

By Jessica Howard
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with a firefighting helicopter
based at the Bacchus Marsh
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Moorabool Shire Mayor Paul Tatchell parking, including a nett gain Amran Dhillon. A medical graduate at
By Jessica Howard The project will see the full people that are passionate of six bays Deakin University in 2012, Amran has
replacement of both foot- about Ballan”. - Installation of electrical spent 3 years at the Northern Hospital and
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paths between Fisken and During a community possible future underground
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excited. economically vibrant town.
“These improvement works for streetscape elements, Amran is a keen tennis player who enjoys
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While the development are the best thing to happen such as footpath materials,
volved in this collaboration an evening run.
of the plan for central Ing- to Ballan in 25-years,” Mr street plantings and street
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entation,” he said. Notice of
“Ballan is fast becoming a
Mr Tatchell said works are tween council, traders and consultation.
poster child for de-centrali- General Meeting
scheduled to commence the community, meaning it Mr Tatchell said by updat- sation, and you don’t get two
from 14 February. was designed by a group of ing the streetscape, Ballan A General Meeting of the Ballan & District
goes at a first impression, so
we need to put our best foot
Soldier’s Memorial Bush Nursing Hospital
forward. & Hostel Incorporated Association will be
“For peri-urban regions, de- held on Wednesday 21 March 2018 at
centralisation means those 5.30pm at Ballan District Health & Care,
living in inner city areas are 164 Inglis Street, Ballan.
becoming aware of the high This General Meeting of the Association
price of real estate and as a
is being held to comply with Association
result, are choosing to move
out to the peri-urban and ru- by-laws (requiring two meetings per
ral areas. year). There is no specific agenda for this
meeting.

WHAT’SON
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the de-centralisation of a

g
town doesn’t take away the

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Consumer
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soul of the village. Those

Melodies
I N T H E B I S T R O
that choose to move into
MONDAYNIGHT rural areas are getting the Representatives
STONEY'S CHICKEN $20
m
same services, but they are
getting something else that
The Board of Governance is seeking
Special
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SERVED WITH they wouldn’t otherwise community members interested in joining
CHIPS & SALAD our Quality & Risk Committee or Clinical
ONDAY
get; and that is community
Y 2ND M spirit”. Operations committee. Both committees
TUESDAYNIGHT EVER ACH MONTH Stage One of the streetscape will seek ideas, thoughts and insights to
OF E ea 10am – 11am
2 FOR 1
MEMBERS NIGHT Morning
T
1 am – 12n
oon
plan will run from mid-Feb-
ruary to early June, meaning
improve service delivery at Ballan District
Health & Care.
BE A MEMBER AND GET TWO MEALS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE. SELECTED ITEMS ONLY
S h ow 1 there will be some disrup-
tion in the street. Please contact the Chief Executive
WEDNESDAYNIGHT Cr. Tatchell apologised in Officer / Company Secretary,
BALLAN
LOCALS $25 2 COURSE
$30 3 COURSE advance for the disruption DISTRICT
Wayne Weaire – 03 53 667903
HEALTH
NIGHT
MENU CHANGES EACH WEEK!
Like us on Facebook to see what’s on special each week!!
It’s not too late.. and said Council will be
working very closely with
AND CARE

traders to ensure any impact Ballan District Health and Care

THURSDAYNIGHT BOOK NOW is kept to a minimum. Centre for Community Health:
PARMA’S
FROM
for
AY $16 All works will cease during Cnr. Cowie & Inglis Sts – 5366 7999
MN0511G3

Valentine’s
OF THE WORLD the upcoming Ballan Au- Hospital & Admin:
tumn Festival, to be held on 33 Cowie Street – 5368 1100
BAL
COME IN AND EXPERIENCE OUR DELICIOUS SELECTION OF PARMA’S
Western Hwy

Day Sunday March 18. Aged Care Hostel:

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BALLAN
HEA
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On the look-out Letters to the Editor

for age reps
Email: news@themooraboolnews.com.au

By Jessica Howard
Moorabool Shire Council is on the hunt for
local age friendly ambassadors.
Moorabool Shire Mayor, Paul Tatchell said
the ambassadors will work together in the
delivery of an age friendly project that has
been funded until October 2018.
Mr Tatchell said the funding will provide
an opportunity for older local residents to
consult with their communities, and develop
some local age-ility projects, that will
contribute to a more age friendly Moorabool.
“The ambassadors will help to raise the
profile of positive ageing and provide
information and advice to Council around
the interests and issues that concern our
older residents,” he said.
“We would like to hear from people with
an interest in their communities, who are
willing to participate in some skill building
workshops, consult with individuals and
groups, and work with Council to achieve
some age friendly projects.”
Expression of interest forms have been
sent to local service groups and community
groups comprising of older residents.
Forms are also available online at www.
moorabool.vic.gov.au/age-friendly-project-
making-moorabool-great-place-grow-old-in.
Hard copies are available at the Lerderderg
Library, and the Ballan and Darley Council
offices.
Expressions of Interest will be accepted up
until February 19, 2018.
For more information, please contact the
Age Friendly Project Officer on 5366 7100.
WRITING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Each letter must be accompanied with the
writer’s full name, address and phone number (name and suburb for publication only) and be limited to 300
words. Letters to be received via fax, post or email (preferred option). The Editor has the right to limit the
amount of words in each letter received and published letters are at the discretion of the Editor.
You may also Post messages on the Moorabool News Facebook page.
Dear Editor, The Police in Schools program will
The Liberals have a positive plan to tackle help school children gain a stronger
violent youth crime and keep Victorians safe. understanding and respect for police and
help break the cycle of youth crime.
Along with tougher sentencing, bail and
parole laws, we have a plan to engage with An additional 100 new police will be
funded to work as School Resource Officers
young people to stop youth offending before
to complement the existing Victoria Police
it starts.
Youth Resource Officers.
A Liberal state government will work with
The program will also incorporate a pilot
Victoria Police to re-establish a Police in project to embed one full-time, dedicated
Schools program for Victoria.
police member into each of ten metropolitan
Victoria is the only state in Australia that and regional secondary schools, for a two-
does not currently have a ‘Police in Schools’ year trial period, in areas identified as having
program. The former ‘Police Schools specific youth needs or ‘at risk’ challenges.
Involvement Program’ was axed in 2005 by It’s critical the education system gets back to
then Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon, basics and that also means building respect
despite a 2004 study which found that the for our police and the community.
program was effective and should continue Joshua Morris MP
with some improvements. State Member for Western Victoria

Newborns in the district

Babies born recently at Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital

Kaysha and Heath DRAPE
have welcomed a little boy
to their family. Weighing 8lb
8oz, Kingston Heath Drape
arrived on Monday 5
February at 11.56am.
Kingston is a new brother
for Kaydence.
Alizah Usman Rana is the
new baby for Melton South
parents Naheed Akhtar and
Muhammad Usman Rana.
Arriving on Sunday 4
February at 12.50pm,
Alizah weighed 3560
grams.
Mayer and Ezrae have a
new sister, Milah Peta
EUDEY. Born to Melton
West parents Amanda
Aquiline and Sean Eudey
on Monday 5 February,
Milah weighed 5lb 9oz and
arrived at 10.49am.
Mt Egerton couple Elise
and Justin have welcomed
their second child, a little
boy. A new brother for
Ashton, Isaac Rylan BINKS
arrived on Monday 5
February at 9.09am and
weighed 7lb .07oz (3210
grams).
It’s a boy for Darley parents
Jess and Rory. A new
brother for Jeremy, Hamish
Rusty weighed 9lb 3oz and
arrived on Thursday 1
February at 1.56am.
Harry and Reed have a
new sister, Izabelle
Katherine COLLER. Born
to Bacchus Marsh parents
Anna Blake and Daniel
Coller on Wednesday 24
January at 11.29, Izabelle
weighed 4.16kg.

Proposal to rejuvenate Bald Hill Preserving the ‘olden days’

By Kate Taylor
It’s currently a bit of a
dumping ground – but there
are big plans on the horizon
for Bald Hill.
Located on the urban edge
of Darley, and owned by
council, the reserve is 130ha
in size, with 60ha managed
by Council.
The remaining 70ha is un-
der a ‘peppercorn’ lease of
$1/year agreement until
2027, with much of the site
having been planted with
Sugar Gums which are
scheduled to be commer-
cially harvested in 2027.
In a motion moved at the
December 6 council meet-
ing, East Ward Councillor
Jarrod Bingham noted that
due to terrain and natural
features, the reserve often
attracts rubbish dumping, il-
legal hunting and shooting,
Councillor Jarrod Bingham
illegal trail bike and 4WD
access and dumping of cars,
which require Council funds
to clean up; make secure or
otherwise rectify.
“Currently Council has to
manage and maintain this
reserve which returns little
or no value for local resi-
dents,” Cr Bingham’s motion
read.
But while the site is not suit-
able for conventional uses
such as active sport fields
or residential development,
there may be opportunities
to layer and promote mul-
tiple uses upon the site for
broader community benefits.
Some of the suggestions
included in the recommen-
dation are a lookout over
spectacular surrounding
bushland and the distant
Melbourne CBD; dedicated
mountain bike and horse
riding trails; a ‘1000-step’
style fitness location; shared
walking and cycling tracks;
and Aboriginal, environ-
mental and local heritage
interpretation.
A scoping document will
be prepared by council of-
ficers, and external funding
sources explored.
Step back in time to the ‘good old days’
this Sunday 18 February.
The Ballan Racecourse recreation
reserve will host the annual Vintage
Rally put on by the Ballan District
Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club.
Watch first hand how cut grass is
turned into baled hay; hay turned into
chaff and how heated water creates
steam to run machinery.
Many different classes of tractors will
vie for the winning ‘Full Pull’ as their
might and power attempts to pull a
water laden trailer over the finish line.
Club member Ray Meadows said the
day is enormous for the district and
provides good spectator entertainment.
“The Model Aircraft display is very
popular with not just tractors on
display but vintage motorbikes and
classic cars.
“It is an inexpensive day out with lots
of variety and old-time wares.
“There is also sheep shearing in one of
the sheds and lots of fun for the kids.”
The Vintage rally opens from 9.30am Ray Meadows was promoting the Tractor Pull with
– 4pm with a cost to Adults of $10, his grey Fergie at the recent Lions Club Market in
Family $20 and children U14 free. Ballan. Photo - Helen Tatchell
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Moorabool Shire Council

NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 7 March, 2018 in the
Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan, commencing at 6.00pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
INGLIS ST, BALLAN – STREETSCAPE UPGRADE
Inglis St Ballan will undergo a major revamp in the coming months, resulting in a more attractive
and safer street for all residents, traders and visitors.
From mid-February to late May there will be disruption in the street, with parking and access
affected. We apologise in advance for this disruption and will be working very closely with
traders to ensure any impact is kept to a minimum. No business closures will occur – all traders
will be able to operate in line with their normal business hours.
This exciting project will result in:
• Full replacement of footpaths between Fisken and Stead streets (both sides)
• Additional car parking in Inglis Street
• New street furniture
• New trees and landscaping
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Council’s Engineering Services
department on 5366 7100.
support of a submission is entitled to appear before a meeting of the Council (or Committee)
either personally or by a person acting on his or her behalf and will be notified of the time and
date of the meeting.
Submissions made under section 223 of the Act are not confidential and:
• Will be incorporated in full (including any personal information) into the agenda and minutes
of any Council or committee meeting at which the matter is considered;
• Will be provided on Council’s website as part of any relevant Council or committee agenda
and minutes.
MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL
Discontinuation of the portion of road known as River Drive, Maddingley
Schedule 10, Clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1989
Moorabool Shire Council, acting under Schedule 10 Clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1989
(the Act) proposes to discontinue the portion of road known as River Drive Maddingley.
As highlighted on the plan provided below, this small portion of road was created on PS702772F,
being Stage 5A1 of the development. At the time a small road stub was created for access into
the future Stage 6. The design for Stage 6 has changed since Stage 5A1 was registered and River
Drive, Maddingley now enters Stage 6 approximately 30m north-east of its original location.

HAVE YOUR SAY: INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES AND A SPLASH PARK

Moorabool Shire Council has appointed @Leisure Planners to prepare two studies: a Moorabool
Indoor Recreation Facilities Feasibility Study and a Splash Park Feasibility Study.
The recreation facilities project will:
• Provide a clear direction on the current and future indoor recreation facility needs for the Shire
• Direct Council on the best options to provide and facilitate access to indoor courts in the
future, with the aim to improve community participation with indoor court related sports.
A feasibility report providing Council with a direction on options will be produced at the end
of the project in May 2018.
Have your say
Council is seeking input from local clubs, associations, residents and users.
We would like to know:
• The indoor sport or activity you currently play or participate in and where you go;
• Whether you are able to participate in the indoor sport /activity you are interested in the Shire;
• If not, what distance needs to be travelled to participate in your preferred activity;
• Any activities not currently available that you would like to participate in.
The Splash Park Feasibility Study will:
• Assess the viability and identify appropriate location(s) for splash parks across Moorabool Shire
• Review the feasibility of the timing of the proposed Bacchus Marsh Indoor Aquatic Centre
A report providing an assessment of splash parks and timing for the proposed aquatic centre will
be produced for Council to consider at the end of the project in May 2018.
Have your say
Council is seeking input from residents and potential users. On Wednesday 7 February 2018, Council formally authorised officers to give public notice in
We would like to know: On Wednesday
accordance 7 February
with section 207A 2018, Council
of the Act of itsformally
intentionauthorised
to discontinue officers to give ofpublic
the portion road notice in
• Would you be interested in a splash park in Moorabool Shire; accordance
known withDrive,
as River section 207A of as
Maddingley theshown
Act ofabove
its intention to discontinue
under section 206 and the portion
Schedule 10ofClause
road known as
• Where you would like to see a splash park built in Moorabool if it went ahead; 3River
of theDrive,
Act. Maddingley as shown above under section 206 and Schedule 10 Clause 3 of the Act.
• What features you would like to have if a splash park was built in Moorabool. Any person may make a submission to the Council in relation to the discontinuance of the
Any person
portion mayDrive,
of River makeMaddingley
a submission to the Council
in accordance with in relation
Section 223toofthe
thediscontinuance
Act. of the portion of
Ways to get involved in these two projects: River Drive, Maddingley in accordance withto
Section 223 of the Act. Officer, Moorabool Shire
• Visit the projects’ ‘Have Your Say’ webpages to see what is going on and to provide input: Written submissions should be forwarded the Chief Executive
https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/consultations/indoor-recreation- Council, P.O. Box 18, Ballan, 3342, and received by Council by 4.00pm on Tuesday 13 March
Written
2018 andsubmissions shouldbybetheforwarded
will be considered to athe
Council (or Chief Executive
Committee Officer,appointed
of the Council Mooraboolfor Shire
that Council,
facilities-feasibility-study and https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
consultations/splash-parks-feasibility-study-and-review-of-timing-of-
P.O. Box in18,
purpose) Ballan, 3342,
accordance with and received
Section 223 ofbythe Act. by 4.00pm on Tuesday 13 March 2018 and will
Council
be considered
Any person who by the to
wishes Council
be heard(orinasupport
Committee of the Council
of a submission should appointed
indicate in for that purpose) in
the written
proposed-bacchus-marsh-indoor-aquatic-centre accordance with Section 223 of the Act.
• Fill in an online survey on the HaveYour Say webpage, survey closes 5pm on Friday 23 February. submission that he or she wishes to be heard. Any person requesting that he or she be heard in
• Send us your thoughts in writing as a submission to: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au or post to: support of a submission is entitled to appear before a meeting of the Council (or Committee)
Any person who wishes to be heard in support of a submission should indicate in the written
PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342. either personally or by a person acting on his or her behalf and will be notified of the time and
submission that he or she wishes to be heard. Any person requesting that he or she be heard in
• Comment on the plan when it is in draft. Check the Have Your Say website for project updates date of the meeting.
support of a submission is entitled to appear before a meeting of the Council (or Committee) either
• The project report will be submitted to Council by April 2018. Submissions made under section 223 of the Act are not confidential and:
personally or by a person acting on his or her behalf and will be notified of the time and date of the
• Will
meeting.
be incorporated in full (including any personal information) into the agenda and minutes
For more information on the projects: of any Council or committee meeting at which the matter is considered;
• Visit the projects’ webpages: https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/consultations/ • Will be provided on Council’s
indoor-recreation-facilities-feasibility-study and https://www.moorabool. Submissions made under sectionwebsite as part
223 of the Act ofareany
notrelevant Council
confidential and:or committee agenda
and minutes.
vic.gov.au/consultations/splash-parks-feasibility-study-and-review-of-
timing-of-proposed-bacchus-marsh-indoor-aquatic-centre � Will be incorporated in full (including any personal information) into the agenda and minutes
of any Council or committee meeting JOBS
at which the matter is considered;
• Please contact the project manager via email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au or contact
the Community & Recreation Development department on 5366 7100. � Will be provided on Council’s website for
Council invites applications the of
as part existing vacancies:
any relevant Council or committee agenda
Senior
and Library Officer - Part Time (Temporary until November 2019)
minutes.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SET COUNCILLOR AND MAYORAL ALLOWANCES Buildings Technical Officer Position (Full Time 3yr Temporary Contract)
Sections 74 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 - based in Ballan Office.
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with section 74 of the Local Government Act 1989 Applications for both jobs close on Friday 23 February 2018.
(the Act) it is Council’s intention to set Councillor and Mayoral Allowances at the following rate:- All details available from the website: JOBS
www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
• Councillor Allowance - $24,730 per annum;
• Mayoral Allowance - $76,521 per annum; AGE FRIENDLY AMBASSADORS NEEDED
• In addition to the Councillor and Mayoral allowance the equivalent of the superannuation Council invites applications
What does an for
Agethe existing
Friendly vacancies:look like?
Moorabool
guarantee contribution (SGC) (currently 9.5%). Moorabool Shire Council is looking for an Expression of Interest from older local residents to
By Order-in-Council published in the Victoria Government Gazette G47 on 23 November form a group of Age Friendly Ambassadors.
2017, the Moorabool Shire Council was classified as a Category 2 Council with allowances for Ambassadors will be part of the Age Friendly Project from March until October 2018 to:
Councillors being within a range of $10,490 and $25,225 and the allowance for a Mayor being • Consult with individuals and groups within their communities
up to an amount of $78,051 per annum. • Workshop information, needs and opportunities
On Wednesday 7 February 2018 at its Ordinary Meeting, Council resolved that the proposed • Help to identify and drive some funded local projects
Councillor and Mayoral Allowances be retained at the current level of: • Help to raise the profile of positive ageing
• Councillor Allowance - $24,730 per annum • Provide information and advice to Council
• Mayoral Allowance - $76,521 per annum; and • Develop connections, and have some fun along the way
authorised officers to give public notice in accordance with section 223 of the Act. If this sounds like something you would like to be involved in contact the Age Friendly Project
Any person may make a submission to the Council in relation to the setting of Councillor and Officer on 5366 7100 to be sent a form, or go to www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/age-
Mayoral Allowances in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. friendly-project-making-moorabool-great-place-grow-old-in
Written submissions should be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, Moorabool Shire Hard copies are also available at the Lerderderg Library, and the Ballan and Darley Council
Council, P.O. Box 18, Ballan, 3342, and received by Council by 4.00pm on Tuesday 13 offices.
March 2018 and will be considered by the Council (or a Committee of the Council appointed Expressions of Interest will be accepted up until 19 February, 2018.
for that purpose) in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. To submit your Expression of Interest please post to Age Friendly Project,
Any person who wishes to be heard in support of a submission should indicate in the written Moorabool Shire Council, PO Box 18, Ballan 3342; email to info@moorabool.
submission that he or she wishes to be heard. Any person requesting that he or she be heard in vic.gov.au; or deliver to a Moorabool Shire Council Customer Service Centre.

Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Rob Croxford
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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6 Feb - New elders take
first home buyers
Thanks Peter and Lloyd
over landmark business .... great service for all
those years ... (from the
News second hand furniture
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By Kate Taylor paid no stamp duty and another Home Owners Grant in regional New elders takeover landmark business days) and always big
By Jessica Howard

four paid reduced stamp duty. Victoria we’ve seen almost three smiles! And welcome to
After 25-years, the owners
of Crossroads Trading in
Ballan are hanging up their

New Moorabool residents are tak-

boots.

In addition to the stamp duty sav- times as many people receive the the Shanahans!
Lloyd Robertson and Peter
Nolan purchased the Old
Melbourne Road building

ing advantage of first home buyer

in 1991 and transformed it

grant,” he said.
from an old service station

ings, the government doubled the - Liz

into a soil yard, with a side
of second hand furniture.

and builder funding.

“The old building was
nothing like what it is now,”

First Home Owners Grant for Vic- Ms Pulford said the incentives are
Lloyd said.
“The old servo hadn’t been
used for quite some time, it

Last year the state government

was really more of an old

torians building their first home in in addition to new services being

shed, but we cleaned that up
with a bit of paint and a lot
of time. We were a standard

abolished stamp duty for first Thank you so much

soil yard back then, with less
farm equipment and the sale

regional Victoria, with 20 Moora- rolled out by the Government.

of second hand furniture
and knick-knacks.

home buyers purchasing new and

“We ran the second-hand

for the years, you could

furniture for about eight-

bool home builders receiving the

years. It was always in our

“The first home owners initiatives

business plan to do stock

existing homes up to $600,000,

feed, but at the time there

always work out what

was another business run-
ning in Ballan and there

grant within the same six-month are a great way of growing region-
wasn’t enough room for two.
“When the place was on

and discounted stamp duty up to

its way down, we saw the

I needed when I didn’t

opportunity to move and Bernie and Asha Shanahan (rear centre) have taken over an iconic business in Ballan, 25-years after founders (L-R) Peter Nolan and Lloyd Robertson

period.
started doing stock feed be-

al areas and retaining young peo-

opened the doors. Photo – Helen Tatchell
fore slowly moving towards

$750,000.
forward, and from there we residents Asha and Bernie for Elders. ness venture was equally away from Crossroads.
farm supplies”.
developed a business plan Shanahan. “It’s an honour to take on daunting and exciting. “Mainly because the peo-
Lloyd said the pair, who

know what the actual

for the business. Asha has worked in the what Peter and Lloyd have “It’s going to be good work- ple who have taken over are
have been friends for over

Mr Howard said the changes are ple in our communities,” she said.
three decades, came up with “It’s been a lot of work, agricultural industry for the achieved,” Asha said. ing with the community and quite capable,” he said.
the idea for the business but it’s been very reward- last eight-years. Her hus- “Bernie and I have two lit- providing them with face- “[Asha and Bernie] are lo-

Local MPs Geoff Howard and

while horse riding. ing at the same time. You band Bernie has lived on the tle girls and working in the to-face farm knowledge. We cal, they have good agri-
get to meet a lot of great 100-year-old family farm in corporate industry was a bit are taking over a very well cultural knowledge and are

name of it was ... loved

“We used to go riding to-
people through your daily Greendale since birth and much, so the opportunity to established business and we well prepared for what they

making it easier for young people

gether occasionally, and on

On average, first home buyers

one of those occasions we transactions”. upon completing school, have our own business was want to continue that”. will have to take on.

Jaala Pulford recently announced

spoke about what Ballan The business has now been worked in cattle yards be- perfect for our family”. Lloyd said after 25-years, “Crossroads is in very good
might have needed going handed over to Greendale fore becoming a stock agent Bernie said the new busi- he felt comfortable stepping hands”.

that in the six-month period be- in regional Victoria to build and across Victoria will be around Speed drops as school returns your patient service and
live in their own community. Good luck Lloyd and Pete! Our kitchen chairs smile.
2:30pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday. to do our part to keep kids safe as they walk, ride or get

$8,000 better off, with some buyers

By Jessica Howard

tween 1 July and 31 December

“Before the age of ten, children have not yet developed the dropped off”.
As Moorabool students return to the classroom, drivers are skills and knowledge to handle risky situations,” a statement Drivers are reminded to park safely, even if it means walking
being urged to slow down and be vigilant around school released by the Victoria Police Pro-active Unit read. further to the school gate; observe all parking signs; never

and chooks both from Crossroads! - Sally

zones. “Their impulsive actions often take drivers by surprise. It is double park and slow down near school crossings.

2017, 88 people in Moorabool Shire
“Since Labor doubled the First
more than $15,000 better off.
The Victoria Police Pro-active Unit has reminded drivers
of reduced speed limits, including 40k/h during school
opening and closing hours.
School speed zones occur between 8am and 9:30am and
a mistake to assume that children can handle traffic risks by
themselves, without help from parents.
“Therefore as the holidays end, police are urging drivers to
be vigilant and aware around schools once again. We need
- Kathleen
Dangerous maneuvers such as U-turns and three-point
turns should also be avoided, and drivers should always give
way to pedestrians, particularly when entering and leaving
driveways.

Keep safe this fire season. Know what to do.

If the power goes out.

At times of high bushfire risk, power outages are more likely.
Stay safe and consider your need for back-up power such as:

Battery-powered radio to hear alerts A fully charged mobile phone

and warnings

Torch and some spare batteries Non-electric pump with alternative

water supply i.e. pool, tank or dam

It’s easy to be prepared.

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Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park Bacchus Marsh Christian Church

ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan & District Community House
2018 TERM 1 Program – out now. For class and enrolment
information and costs; venue hire and costs please call 5368
1934 or email info@bchvic.org.au
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
33-35 Jonathan Drive, Darley. Short courses and classes. BM &
District Photography Club - Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of month, 7.30pm. Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390.
The Laurels – Bacchus Marsh Community College
229 Main Road, Bacchus Marsh. Courses and classes.
Enquiries & enrolments - 5367 1061.
MEETINGS
Moorabool Environment Group (MEG)
Next Meeting - Thursday 22 February, 7.30pm Commercial
Hotel, Ballan. (Meeting last Thursday of month). Enquiries
- 0409 131 021.
Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club
Meetings - second Monday each month, 8pm. Tom Mullane
Pavilion, Ballan Racecourse Reserve. Enquiries – Brian 5368
2255 or Ray 5368 1177.
The Pottery Group
Tuesday and Saturday 1pm-3pm, at the Public Park Hall
(next to Tennis Courts), Stanley St, Gordon. All welcome.
Enquiries to Maureen 0447173031.
St Andrew’s Playgroup Bacchus Marsh
(Behind St Andrew’s Church) Cnr Gisborne Rd & Lerderderg
Street, Bacchus Marsh. Monday-Friday 9am, 11am, 1pm &
3pm. Enquiries – Cindy 0433 651 066.
Moorabool Mission Recovery Group
Struggling with addiction; Pain from the past; family member
out of control? Meeting weekly - Wednesday, 12.30pm – Jean
Oomes Room, Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh. Enq-
Pastor Merv Patton – 0412 290 036.
Ballan Playgroup
Every Tuesday of school Term. St John’s Anglican Church
Hall - 9:30-11:30am. Enquiries - 0409 681 138 Anna or 0421
905 558 Tamsin.  Gordon Pub - 2nd & 4th Sundays, 5pm. Further information
Bacchus Marsh & District Garden Club
Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at The Laurels,
229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Guest Speakers. Supper after
each meeting. All Welcome. Enquiries - Wendy 5367 4170.
Ballan Anglers Inc
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel,
7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome –
0400 003 936.
Working Bees every 3rd Wednesday & Sunday of each Sunday Services 10am with kids program. 222 Main St,
month. All welcome. Enquiries - 0418 171 119. Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries 9028 2622.
Bacchus Marsh Family Drug Support Group Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
For Family Members who have a loved one affected by drugs. Services - St Andrew’s 9.30am every Sunday. Pentland Hills
Enquiries - 1300 660 068. 2pm 1st Sunday of month. Enquiries - 5367 2543 (office).
Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month Service Times - Bacchus Marsh - Sunday 8.30am & 10am;
at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh. Balliang - 2nd Sunday 10.30am, 4th Sunday 9am. Myrniong –
Enq - 0421 222 717. 1st & 3rd Sunday 11am. Enquiries – 5367 5362. 
Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc Church of the Living God
Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers Memorial Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535. of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh) Maddingley. Enq – 0408 260 727.
Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion. Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, Sundays, 10:30am, Worship Service and Children’s Program.
Bacchus Marsh. All welcome – Kerry 9741 9705. Phone 5367 6550 for more details.
Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
MARKETS Mass every Saturday 6.30pm.
Ballan Lions Club Market Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Next market – Saturday 3 March 2018 Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Men’s
First Saturday each month - Inglis St, Ballan – 9am-1pm. KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm.
Enquiries – 0402 390 080 (Wayne). Further details – 0429 681 566.
Darley Market Bacchus Marsh Life Church
Saturday 17 February, 8am - 1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday each Meeting 10am every Sunday at the BM College Drama Room,
month at Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries – 0488 345 in Grant Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
145 (Alan). St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh Catholic Church
Ballan Farmers Market Mass Times – Saturday- 5pm; Sunday – 8.30am & 10am.
Next Market – Saturday 10 March, 9am-1pm.
2nd Saturday each month, Mill Cottage car park.
Enq – 0498 361 291 or 0490 114 130.
CHURCH
Catholic Parish of Gordon
Service Times - Saturday 17 February – Dunnstown, 6.30 pm 
Sunday 18 February– Gordon, 8.45am; Ballan, 10.30am.
Anglican Parish of West Moorabool
Service Times - St John’s Ballan - 1st & 3rd Sundays - 9:30am;
2nd & 4th Sundays – 11am Family Service; St Mark’s in the
–The Rev’d Glen Wesley - 5368 2730. 
Ballan Uniting Church (St. Paul’s)
Services – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am
Reflective Worship.
B3 Community
Focused, family friendly church with a difference. Services
every 2nd & 4th Sundays at Avenue Bowling Club, Main St,
Bacchus Marsh.

The Catholic Parish of Gordon

Sacramental Program 2018
The program will commence with a compulsory meeting
(parent only) for children of the Parish in Year 4 or above
at St. Brigid’s School, Ballan,
Thursday 22nd February, 2018 @ 7.00pm
This will be an information and registration night.
A Copy of the Baptismal Certificate and $100
yearly fee will be required
Inquiries: Therese Winter 0417 518 187

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Moorabool’s New Citizens – Australia Day 26 January
Abhishek Kandi, Guredevi Yedavalli, Nainika Kandi with
Moorabool Mayor Paul Tatchell.
Charanjit Kaur, Ekam Khambral.
Photos – Helen Tatchell
Conviction for
illegal timber
activity
By Jessica Howard
A man who sold illegally harvested timber
sourced from the Wombat State Forest has
been fined more than $5,000.
The Daylesford resident appeared in the
Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Monday
(January 22) charged with conducting an
unauthorised timber harvesting operation;
felling trees; taking away forest produce and
driving off road.
Grant Allan, Department of Environment,
Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP)
Grampians Regional Manager
Environmental Compliance, said the man
claimed he made a living from selling timber
that he had lawfully collected from private
property, but when demand exceeded
supply, he would go into the forest and
illegally source more timber.
Mr Allan said in June 2017, Forest and
Wildlife Officers attended a Daylesford
property and seized a ute, chainsaws
and a hydraulic block splitter used in the
commission of these offences; but left behind
a quantity of timber and sawn firewood
harvested from both private and public land.
“These are serious offences that are
commonly prosecuted by DELWP and
particularly aggravating that in this instance,
the offending was of a continuous nature,
not a one-off incident,” he said.
News
The Moorabool News – 13 February, 2018 Page 11
Collins Munetsi, Maureen Munetsi, Maria-Coco Munetsi, Tyrell
Munetsi and Moorabool Mayor Paul Tatchell. Thomas Bloomfield.
Susan Ingram (middle) with husband Peter, daughter Elspeth and Moorabool
Christopher Davies with Moorabool Mayor Paul Tatchell. Mayor Paul Tatchell.
“It was offending over many months with
considerable thought and effort put into the
unlawful operation.
“Apart from cutting and removing timber
unlawfully, the man was also capitalising on
a natural resource for commercial gain”.
Mr Allan said the illegal activity has a
significant impact on the environment,
which leads to loss of habitat for native fauna
that rely on the development of hollows for
nesting and roosting sites.
“Designated firewood collection areas are
put in place to protect sites of cultural and
environmental significance,” he said.
The Daylesford man was convicted and
fined $5,000 plus costs of $717.34.
He was also fined $500 in relation to a CCTV
camera he stole from the bush.
“Our officers will continue to investigate
reports of suspected illegal firewood
suppliers and those caught will face
significant penalties and the potential loss of
plant and equipment used in the commission
of an offence,” Mr Allan said.
If you are aware of the illegal sale of
firewood or any unauthorised activity
relating to firewood on Victorian public land,
VG0937
we encourage you to report it by calling 136
186. All information provided will be treated
in the strictest confidence”.
For more information, visit www.delwp.vic.
gov.au.
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Picturesque 40 Acre Hobby Price growth

Farm Close To Ballarat
in family
homes
Increased market participa-
tion by owner-occupiers has
boosted the price of tradi-
tional family homes across
the state.
New REIV data shows
three-bedroom houses expe-
rienced some of the strong-
est price growth in the De-
12 Ted Lyons Road, Navigators cember quarter, increasing
This low maintenance brick veneer home offers a footprint three per cent to a median of
of 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR, there is two $345,000.
and a half living areas with the residence having been
updated over recent years. Heating consists of solid fuel
Areas within commuting GIL KING
distance of the city record-
plus hydronic panels to most rooms, with a quality ray
ed the highest growth for
CEO, REIV
burner in the kitchen. The land is Zoned Farming with
traditional three-bedroom
one title and boasts approx. 40 acres or 16 hectares, with 8.1 per cent to $400,000. This
approx. 7 paddocks in total. The soil type is grey loam homes, as first homebuyers
and families capitalised on was $30,000 higher than the
with a mixture of cleared grazing acres and established
stamp duty concessions and previous quarter.
trees offering both shelter for your livestock and a good
supply of wood. Improvements consist of cattle yards with affordability. Bairnsdale and Hamlyn
crush, a large machinery/hay shed and numerous other Norlane was the state’s top Heights also experienced
outbuildings offering excellent storage. Ted Lyons Road is performer for this property solid price growth for three-
between Pound Creek and Navigators roads, being an easy type with the median price bedroom homes, up 7.8 and
10 minute drive to Ballarat and Buninyong, and convenient of a three-bedroom house 6.4 per cent respectively.
access to both Melbourne and Geelong. With views of both in the suburb rising 10.5
Mount Warrenheip & Buninyong the property is serviced by Meanwhile, family homes
per cent over the quarter to in Ballarat East and Bal-
town water and two stock dams. To arrange your inspection
contact our agent today! $299,000. While this was up larat Central also performed
from $270,500 in September, well in the December quar-
Price: $699,000 - $749,000 it remains well below the ter with the median price
$730,000 median price for increasing 7.6 and seven
a three-bedroom home in
per cent respectively. This
metropolitan Melbourne.
boosted the median price
Three-bedroom homes for a three-bedroom home
were also highly sought af- in Ballarat East to $320,000
ter in the Geelong suburb of
while similar sized homes in
Lara, with the median price
Ballarat Central now attract
up more than $36,000 in De-
a median of $399,000.
cember to $450,000 – an 8.8
per cent increase on Septem- Other property types see-
ber figures. ing statewide growth in the
Similar price growth was December quarter include
also seen in nearby Corio, three-bedroom units, up
where the median for a 3.9 per cent to a median of
three-bedroom house rose $360,000 and four-bedroom
8.2 per cent to $310,000. homes, up 1.1 per cent to a
Family homes in Clifton median of $470,000.
Springs on the Bellarine Pen- For more information on
Agent: Chris Leonard
insula were also popular in median prices by number of
51 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350 0409 0409 23 the last three months of 2017 bedrooms, visit reiv.com.au/
Phone 5331 1111 www.prdballarat.com.au www.prdballarat.com.au with the median price rising market-insights.
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Bacchus Marsh 33 Clarinda Street 4 2 4 Bacchus Marsh 19 Lone Pine Square 4 2 4

Central Location! Private Sale Modern Living Private Sale

Perfectly situated in quiet & convenient
Price $669,000
township pocket with architect
designed house of 4 bedrooms, 2 Inspect Saturday 11.00am
generous living areas, well equipped
Office 2/137 Main Street,
kitchen, with strong capital growth
Bacchus Marsh 5367 8128
potential is this rare opportunity to
acquire a substantial land holding of Contact Len Smith 0418 343 754
1135sqm (approx) with corner block Kelvin Gaffiero 0481 991 828
location.
Email office@lensmith.com.au
Easy living is assured with this quality
Price $449,500 - $479,500
modern home offering 3 generous
living areas, quality kitchen with Inspect Wednesday 5.30-6.00pm
stainless steel appliances, 2 bathrooms, Saturday 12.00–12.30pm
internal access from two car garage,
Office 2/137 Main Street,
neat and tidy garden setting set Bacchus Marsh 5367 8128
on 600sqm block handy to all town
amenities. Contact Len Smith 0418 343 754
Kelvin Gaffiero 0481 991 828
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This Large family home is situated in a
Price $590,000 - $630,000
prestigious area of Darley on approx
921m2 of land with renovated kitchen Inspect Saturday 12.00-12.30pm
and bathrooms, a built in outdoor 6
Office 2/137 Main Street,
seater spa, single garage 7x7m2 shed
Bacchus Marsh 5367 8128
and a double carport.
Contact Len Smith 0418 343 754
Kelvin Gaffiero 0481 991 828
Prime Central Location, Land 604m2 Private Sale
This affordable home is situated in
Price $370,000 - $390,000
Bacchus Marsh CBD walking distance
to the Village Shopping Centre and Inspect By appointment
Bacchus Marsh Primary School. Great
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Arbee Real Estate

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4 2 2 4 2 2

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A rural lifestyle awaits at the base of the Brisbane Ranges on approx. 7 acres. 4 bedroom home well designed for a growing family. 3 generous living
Double brick, 4 bedrooms, master with large WIR and ENS, kitchen/dining/ areas & dining space, light filled central kitchen with WIP & quality SS
formal + rumpus, and bathroom with quality fittings & fixtures throughout. appliances. Master suite has WIR & spa room ensuite. Remaining
Large dam, established trees, excellent fencing, dog runs, landscaped bedrooms have double BIRs. Ducted heating, evap. cooling, brand new
gardens & extensive shedding with concrete floor and power connected. carpets. 2 car garage with internal access & back roller door. Set on
approx 828m2 & located within walking distance of primary schools.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $760,000-$780,000 FOR SALE $525,000
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FOR SALE 26 Parwan Road, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 2/20 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh
3 1 1 2 1 1

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This property is located close to the train station, hospital, schools & Perfectly positioned close to Main Street shops, cafes, Hospital &
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SOLD
to renovate. 3 bedrooms with BIRs, bathroom, laundry, lounge & investor or owner occupier alike. Currently is has a very good tenant on
kitchen with floorboards & 2 out buildings all set on a generous 680m2 a periodical lease who is happy to remain if so desired by the purchaser.
(approx). Plenty of options & a fantastic position, won’t last long. On the market $245,000-$255,000.

INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment

FOR SALE $335,000 FOR SALE $245,000-$255,000
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FOR SALE 143 Underbank Boulevard, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 1 Duval Drive, Bacchus Marsh
4 2 1 4 2 2

Wow, Pool Parties All Year Round!
Located in the Underbank Estate just 5 minutes from the Main Street.
Featuring 4 bedrooms, the master with WIR and ENS. The remaining 3
bedrooms have BIRs and share a central bathroom. Designer kitchen,
temperature controlled pool & spa. Cascading views of Underbank Stud
& Pentland Hills, this stunning residence is well worth your inspection.
Ideal First Home or Investment
This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home ideal for first home buyer or
investor. Formal lounge, open plan kitchen with gas cooktop & wall
oven, island bench with dishwasher adjoining the meals & family
room. The master bedroom has WIR & Ens, & remaining bedrooms all
have BIRs. Ducted heating, R/C split system a/c in the family room.

INSPECT Thursday 15 February at 6pm INSPECT By appointment

FOR SALE $680,000-$720,000 FOR SALE $390,000-$420,000
CONTACT Peter Leonard 0429 671 990 CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
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FOR SALE 18/96 Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 28 Davies Street, Bacchus Marsh
1 1 1 4 1 1

Invest and retire in me ! Spacious Family Home

This is an affordable modern one bedroom unit with a spacious lounge Perfect for a family or investor. Great location close to schools,
with split-system AC, a good size bedroom, kitchenette, and an shopping centre, football oval & highway access. 4 spacious bedrooms,
updated bathroom with washing machine connection. Private all with generous BIRs, large family bathroom, separate toilet & great
courtyard and allocated parking space. Great option for those looking sized laundry. Gas heater & wall air con. Single carport & additional
for retirement living in a senior’s community. shed at the rear of the property, approximately 653m2 in size.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $159,000 FOR SALE $399,000
CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 CONTACT Denise 0456 044 024
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FOR SALE 14 Victoria Street, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 2/1 Manor Street, Bacchus Marsh
4 2 4

Luxury Living & Car Lovers Dream A Scarce Commodity!

Stunning 56 square, 8 year old, quality Shane Cook Home. Massive 1702, This excellent block of land is one of a kind. Located less than 200m from
secure under house 4 car garage with office & storage. Master bedroom the Village Shopping Centre and the Main Street and all it has to offer you
with Ens, spa & parents retreat. 3 additional double bedrooms all with BIRs, can leave the car at home. Fully fenced and ready for you to build your
dream home in the heart of town, grab this opportunity today! On the
2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 3 living areas. Hardwood floors, quality carpets &
market at $360,000 - $380,000 give us a call for further details.
fixtures & fittings. Professionally Landscaped 1019sqm block (approx.)
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $849,000 FOR SALE $360,000-$380,000
CONTACT Steve 0475 888 101 – Denise 0456 044 024 CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
WEB arbeerealestate.com.au WEB arbeerealestate.com.au

Ian McDonald Steve Creese Daryl Gould Peter Leonard Denise Sniegowski
5367 2333 0475 888 101 0409 233 157 0429 671 990 0456 044 024

www.arbeerealestate.com.au
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 5367 2333
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Lost and Found Watt a year it hopes

to be for Gordon By Jessica Howard

It’s a new year for the Eagles, who will enter the 2018 Central
Highlands Football League campaign under the realm of
past Geelong premiership coach Ron Watt.
The highly respected leader started a nine-week pre-season
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Watt, who returns to coaching his own team for the first
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the season ahead.
“After meeting the people of Gordon, I knew straight away
that this [position] was going to be good for me,” he said.
“Over the last 30-35 years I’ve been in Geelong, and around Ballan Bowling Club
the Geelong Football League and AFL, and I’m now ready It was perfect weather for any sport the past weekend and
to coach a country team. I grew up playing footy in country the Ballan Bowling club held its Annual Fours Tournament.
‘Charli’ – Female Domestic Coco Pop’ – Female Domestic New South Wales and I’m really looking forward to going The winning side taking the honours was the team of Billy
Short Hair Champagne Short Hair Black and White back to something that I grew up with and loved”. Smith and included players Adam Kinniburgh, Ross Brown,
approximately 6 years - approximately 3 years – Watt said the next nine-weeks of pre-season training were Luke Mullane (Major sponsor) and Mark Collins.
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decisions.
“We’ll be focusing on the fundamentals of the game -
learning how to attack and how to defend, and working with
some real intensity, while also learning to work together as
a team,” he said.
Alongside their new coach, the Eagles have seen the addition
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‘Aria’ – Female Domestic Male Border Collie cross Black from Maryborough; Ethan Crackle; and Adam Richardson,
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Ballan Golf Club
“It’s really good to see a high number of new players coming Results - Week ending Saturday 10 February
in,” Watt said. Wednesday Stableford
“Angus Watts is bringing a couple of friends with him Winner Peter Di Fiore (11) 41 points, R/up Len Killender (23)
and we’ve also picked up a few students from Federation 38 points on c/b from Bob Arklay (8).
University. We’ve lost Ash Munari, a leading goal kicker, so NTPs - 12th Hugh Miller, 15th Len Killender.
we needed these new additions”.
Magpie - 14th Peter Di Fiore.
Watt said while it was still early stages for him as coach, he
was excited by the team’s clear enthusiasm. Saturday Stableford - 2nd Round House Teams. 
Female Domestic Female Stafford- Male cross breed “In the lead up to Christmas, we ran a few training sessions, A Grade - Winner Barry Sims (12) 40 points,
Short Hair Blue Torti shire Bull Terrier Tan - Found in so the team could see what I am like and for me to get a feel of R/up Hugh Miller (13) 39 points
approx. 3 years – White - Found in Darley the club and the people, and I was pretty impressed with the on c/b from Michael Di Fiore (13).
Available Adoption Long Forest over 20 players who attended each night,” he said. B Grade - Winner on the day Andrew Germon (23) 42
“That’s the biggest thing I’ve found so far – their eagerness to points. Victor Buttigieg (22) 41 points.
Lost or Found a dog or cat? Keep up to date with NTPs - 2nd Peter Di Fiore, 12th Ken Muhlhan,
play, be involved and just pick up the phone and return your
impounded animals on Council’s Pet Adoption call. It has been absolutely outstanding and on a personal 15th Bob Arklay.
Facebook page – Moorabool Pet Adoption. side it has been very gratifying”. Magpies - 4th Michael Di Fiore, 14th Anthony Moore, 
(MSC DAB 2016-003) The 2018 CHFL season will commence on Saturday April 7, Balls 7, Cut-off 39 points: Andrew Germon, Victor Buttigieg,
For more information contact Council Customer with Gordon going head-to-head in an away game against John Fitzgerald, Greg McAloon, Hugh Miller, Barry Sims,
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BMLAC Athletes at the Maryborough Open Day.
Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics
On Saturday the Centre celebrated their Personal Best
achievements. All athletes who achieved a PB in an event
were awarded a Little Athletics Victoria PB ribbon. In total
326 PBs were recorded for the meet. Anna Seymour was this
week’s PB Star of the Week with 6 PBs.
Another three Centre records were broken at the meet.
Nelson Banigo (Eagles) continues to improve on his times
and on Saturday set new record times in the Under 9 70m
and 100m events.
Nelson ran a blistering 100 metres setting the new record
time at 13.81 secs. This time on grass is phenomenal and it
will be exciting to see what he can produce on the synthetic
track at this weekend’s Region Championships. Nelson also
improved on his 70 metre record, recording a slick 10.14 secs.
Shameka Grero set her first Centre record, throwing the
Turbo Javelin 17.49 metres in the Under 10 event.
On Sunday several athletes represented the Centre at the
Maryborough Open Day winning a total of 35 medals (23
Gold, 8 Silver and 4 Bronze).
This week’s Centre meet will be a twilight meet on Friday (16
Feb) commencing at 5pm due to the Region Championships
to be held over the weekend.
The following athletes will represent the Bacchus
Marsh Centre at the Western Metro Region Track & Field
Championships at Williamstown - Nelson Banigo, Kirsty
Bresnan, Elise Cook, Daphne Dillon, Kayla Downes,
Mackenzie Estlick, Jack Flanagan, Shameka Grero, Xavier
Goodman, Luatangi Haunga, Matai Haunga, Murphy
Harrington, Freya Lidgett Egan, Ryan Lister, Alex Lloyd,
Hayden Lloyd, Solomon Miesen, Temi Olaitan, Eliza
Schembri, Matilda Schembri, Bridie Shanahan, Emma
Stewart, Olivia Way.
Tabcorp Park
Friday 9 February
Friday 9 February, Tabcorp Park Melton Race 5, Cogs Pace
(M1). Winner: Love Ina Chevy (1). Trainer: Lance Justice.
Driver: Kerryn Manning. Photo: Stuart McCormick HRV.
Friday 9 February, Tabcorp Park Melton Race 1 Winner:
Truth and Courage (11). Trainer: Margaret Lee. Driver: Glen
Craven. Photo: Stuart McCormick HRV.
Sport
Shane Newton top scored, for Ballan’s One Day C Grade
side, with 69 and also got 1/42 with the ball.
Photo Chris Thom
Ballan Cricket Club
Ballan 1 St X1
Ballan 7/342 v North Ballarat
Batting - M Snaith 103, Z Graham 73, D Graham 36, M Currie
50 not out, R Ranieri 7 not out
Ballan lost the toss and were sent in to bat, Ballan’s batters
started the innings in a very positive manner with all top
order batters getting starts. When Michael Snaith and Zac
Graham came together they put on a 168 run partnership,
with Michael making an excellent captains knock of 103
and Zac 73. Ballan has three overs to bat next week then
commence bowling.
Ballan 2nd X1
Ballan 7/157 def Darley 4/147
Batting - T Trickey 53, A Trickey 23, J McEgan 18, S Newton 18
Bowling - T Trickey 8-1-1/31, J Costello 8-1-1/21, M Vallance
7-1-1/42
Darley won the toss and elected to bat, all Ballan bowlers
put in 100 per cent keeping Darley to 147 off 40 overs. Jason
McEgan and Tyler Trickey made an opening partnership of
69 to put Ballan in a good in a position to win.
Under 16
Ballan 10/97 lost Wendouree Red 5/213
Batting - Ranieri 29, S Dehnert 24, J McGregor 17, B Leahy 7,
A McCarthy 6
Bowling - S Dehnert 10-0-3/17, J Crowe 7-5-1/3, E Shaw
4-0-1/17
Ballan continued bowling this week with good tight bowling
by all bowlers but with Wendouree only needing 82 runs
to win Ballan could not restrict Wendouree’s batsman to
Ballan’s score with Wendouree winning comfortably.
Under 14
Ballan 10/254 def Ballarat Redan 10/147
Batting - D Pascoe 50 ret, T Cox 43 not out, J Horan 31, J Jarvis
28, M Golding 27
Bowling - N Neumann 3-0-2/9, C Gates 2-0-1/20, T Cox 4-0-
1/20, N Loft 3-1-2/16, G Muir 5-1-1/15, D Pascoe 3-2-2/1, K
Heafield 1-1-1/0
Ballan bowled first with excellent fielding and bowling to get
Ballarat Redan all out for 147, with Daniel Pascoe taking two
wickets, Kobe Heafield, Ned Loft and Noah Neumann all
taking a wicket each.
Ballan batted second and were all out for 254, with great
batting by Johnathan Horan 31, Jack Jarvis 28 and Tom Cox
43 not out.
Under 13
Ballan 8/77 lost Ballarat Redan 3/127
Batting - L Smits 16 not out, J Black 12, E Muir 11, J Bower 6,
R Pearce 6
Bowling - A Eskdale 4-0-1/19, E Muir 2-0-1/15
Ballan bowled first and all bowlers put in a good effort, led
by the captain Albie Eskdale and Elijah Muir taking one
wicket each. Ballan’s batsmen put in solid performances led
by Lucas Smits 16 not out, James Black 12 and Elijah Muir 11
but were unable to reach Ballarat Redan’s score.
Under 12
Ballan 6/23 lost Eynesbury Black 1/102
Batting - K Heafield 1 ret, Mabel Ayres 1, Eloise Davenport 1
not out and Jock Mauriks 1 not out
Bowling - K Heafield 1-0-1/1, E Davenport 2-0-0/8, E Boland
2-1-0/5, C McIlwaine 2-0-0-8, M Ayres 2-0-0/7
A fantastic effort in the field with the team remaining positive
and trying their best for the entire innings. Mabel Ayres
was a clear stand out in the field bringing all the skills she
has learnt throughout the season to the game. Well done to
Kayden Heafield getting his first wicket. The team struggled
for runs against some quality bowling but were able to put in
a brave effort only losing six wickets.
Coaches Award - Mabel Ayres
Captains Award - Kayden Heafield.
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Darley Cricket Club
By Shaun Kelly
Darley’s First XI finals hopes in the Ballarat Cricket
Association are still alive, with the Lions holding the upper
hand in their two-day clash with Ballarat-Redan after the
first day’s play on Saturday.
After dismissing the Two Swords for 149, Darley survived 14
overs at the end of play to be 0/15 heading into an important
second day’s play next Saturday at Darley Park.
Ben Longhurst was the chief destroyer with the ball, taking
5/41 from 21 overs, with Anurudda Rajapaksha and Roshan
Anuruddha taking two wickets each.
Darley’s Second XI are on the verge of a victory that would
cement a finals appearance as well after an impressive
performance against VRI Delacombe.
The Lions dismissed VRI Delacombe for 130 inside 48 overs,
with wickets coming quickly after the opposition worked
their way to 2/82 before the reliable Jamie McKerrow
removed danger man Jarrod Burns, causing the wheels to
fall off the VRI batting wagon as they lost 8/48 after that.
A mini-batting collapse saw the Lions go from 1/71 to 4/81
in quick time, ending the day at 4/93 with Nick Whan (17 not
out) and Mitch Ward (1 not out) looking to lead the Lions to
victory next weekend.
Darley’s Third XI are in an interesting position in their
game against Wendouree White – one in which first innings
points could be decided fairly quickly next Saturday.
After winning the toss and batting at the Hub, the Lions
were bundled out for just 87 in only 35 overs – a tally which
could have been much worse if not for a 24 run eighth wicket
partnership between Brendan Densley (27) and Josh Calvitto
(21).
In response, Wendouree White are teetering at 7/56, still
requiring 31 runs for first innings points with just three
wickets remaining.
Darley’s Fourth XI weren’t as successful in their one-day
match against Ballan, going down by 10 runs.
The Lions made 4/147 off their 40 overs batting first, with
Clint Salisbury continuing his rich vein of recent form with
88 not out, combining for a 60 run second wicket partnership
with Darren Hynes (35) as the innings’ top scorers.
Whilst only needing less than 30 overs to pass Darley’s
score, Ballan had a middle-order scare, going from 2/120 to
7/140 before steadying the ship to pass the Lion’s total.
Juniors
Darley’s 16 & Under side have continued their undefeated
run defeating Elaine by three wickets in their first post-
Christmas game of the season.
After Elaine scored 9/149 in the first week of play last
weekend, the Lions had to work hard to stay undefeated,
with an unbeaten half-century from Jordan Monaghan, who
finished on 57 not out with five fours, and an impressive 49
from Regan King (five fours and one six) leading the Lions
to a victory that sees them two games clear at the top of the
ladder with two rounds remaining.
Darley’s 14 & Under First XI are also setting themselves for
finals after a massive victory over Wendouree Red this past
weekend.
Wendouree Red’s first 25 overs last week saw them contained
to 8/92, and it didn’t lake long for the Lions to finish the job,
dismissing the Red Caps for 103, with Jimmy Martindale and
Will Johnson taking the last two wickets, leaving Johnson
with the amazing figures of 3/0 from 2.5 overs.
Darley’s winning run unfortunately didn’t extend to their
Under 14 side, who were beaten outright by Eynesbury
Eagles Green.
The Eagles scored 9/252 from their 45 overs in the first week
of play last week, with Taine Powell taking two wickets and
Josh Di Mieri, Oliver Murray, Jackson Hunt and captain
Tarkyn Hamilton all taking one wicket each.
The Lions were then dismissed twice in the second week of
play, all out for 65 in their first innings then bundled out for
just 41 in their second innings, which lasted just 13.1 overs.
The Darley Roar Under 12 side also took on Eynesbury
Green in their Friday night Twenty20 match, with the Eagles
coming out victors.
Batting first, Darley scored 4/73 off their 20 overs led by
15 from Angus Jones, which included three boundaries,
before the Eagles replied with 2/97 from their 20 overs, with
Mitchell Wells taking 1/4 from his two overs, with the only
other dismissal a run out by Harvey Hoey.
Darley’s two Under 10 sides, the Cubs and the Prowl, faced
each other in an exciting game at Mason’s Lane Reserve on
Saturday morning, with the Cubs batting first to make 4/114
from their 20 overs with Destiny Stewart making 16, Maddie
Scott 12, Jessie Hodge 11 and Mackenzie Elmer 10, with Ewan
Shelley taking two wickets for the Prowl and Aarav Goel and
Theodore Kannar one each.
In reply, the Prowl finished on 9/102 with Max Learmonth
leading the way with 20 and Ewan Shelley making 19.
Hodge, Elmer and Scott all finished with three wickets each
for the Cubs.
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CANCER—June 22-July 22
At home you may be on the receiving line for a gag or
two and at the work place you are Mr/Ms popular. Friends

Stars & Puzzles

talk about their aches and pains. Are they telling a doc-
tor, too?
LEO—July 23-August 22
Your sense of timing is off - you say the right thing to the
wrong person. You may feel you are in a rut. Try a new
form of relaxation.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
QUICK PUZZLE
★★★★★★★★
It is low-key when expressing emotions - don’t go over-
✯✯✯✯✯✯
board. There may be some absentmindedness and possi-
ble sloppiness with numbers. This week, an excellent
tonic would be physical activity.
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
★★★★★★★★ An ordinary family problem becomes complicated and a
harmless remark is easily misinterpreted. Your life bright-
ens around the weekend when you become the object of
ARIES—March 21-April 20 everyone’s affection,
Your artful approach is being admired. Some interesting SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
letters, emails or texts are due - read between the lines.
Spend more time with your partner, even if it means Your financial wizardry is dazzling! You may receive a
shifting priorities. surprise call and only gradually do you realize its’ sig-
nificance. Don’t hesitate to amend a recent decision.
TAURUS—April 21-May 22
This is a patchwork week - lots of colour but little pat- SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
tern. A minute amount of emotional tension can mush- Exchange is the week’s theme.Trade ins and pooling ideas
room unless you are alert. With diet and money - re- brings results and rewards. Your Sagittarius ingenuity
straints, please. solves domestic hassles. Exercise is important, but don’t
overdo.
GEMINI—May 23-June 21
The keyword this week is ‘plod’. Not as dull as it sounds, CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
it’s a delightfully satisfying week. This will see a week- Your social life plays second fiddle to everything. Family
end of friends, and there are many of them, just dropping matters beckon and you are working overtime. A new
in. hobby could have you hooked. Avoid lifting heavy ob-
NO. 9032 CANCER—June 22-July 22 jects all weekend.
ACROSS DOWN At home you may be on the receiving line for a gag or AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
1. Talk (4) 1. Musical instrument (5) two and at the work place you are Mr/Ms popular. Friends
7. Amazing (9) 2. Farewell (5) Patience is the key. Allow your partner to work out per-
talk about their aches and pains. Are they telling a doc-
8. Den (4) 3. Rivulet (6) sonal anxieties. Travel is favoured, but be wary who you
tor, too?
9. Lake (literary) (4) 4. Wind (6) travel with.Unplanned expenses may hit you by the
10. Kind (4) 5. Over abundance (4) LEO—July 23-August 22 weekend.
11. Work (4) 6. Examiner (9) Your sense of timing is off - you say the right thing to the PISCES—February 20-March 20
14. Woodman (10) 12. Bird (9) wrong person. You may feel you are in a rut. Try a new
16. Poison (10) 13. Kill (4) Good things are happening - to everyone else. You spend
19. Meat (4) 15. Vehicle (4) form of relaxation. the week offering congratulations. The weekend offers
22. Invoice (4) 17. Cavalryman (6) lively entertainment. This is a good week for job hunting.
VIRGO—August 23-September 22
24. Band (4) 18. Affront (6)
25. Enthusiasm (4) 20. Unconcealed (5) It is low-key when expressing emotions - don’t go over- BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
26. Pleasant (9) 21. Pool (5) board. There may be some absentmindedness and possi- Your are occasionally too practical and generally a loner,
27. Remain (4) 23. Deposit (4) ble sloppiness with numbers. This week, an excellent but you have a definite romantic streak. Financial gains
tonic would be physical activity. are indicated. In love, give more praise than advice.
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
LIBRA—September 23-October 22
ACROSS
1. Equips for attacks (4). 7. Good hearing (4,5). 8. Ring An ordinary family problem becomes complicated and a

SUDOKU
in term... (4). 9. ...Having telephoned, spoke (4). 10. harmless remark is easily misinterpreted. Your life bright-
Sounded feeble for some days (4). 11. Retired animals ens around the weekend when you become the object of
that had been entertainers (4). 14. Everything as it should everyone’s affection,
be with the whole fraternity (3,2,5). 16. Thinking of send-
ing back (10). 19. See the ship as a drain on finances SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
(4). 22. Have to go back to get him (4). 24. Not wanting
t have the plot by the hotel (4). 25. Note the cat has a NUMBER GAME
Your financial wizardry is dazzling! You may receive a
surprise call and only gradually do you realize its’ sig-
female name (4). 26. How the vintner said the weather
would be quite fair? (6,3). 27. An animal sanctuary in nificance. Don’t hesitate to amend a recent decision.
ANSWER BELOW
South Yemen (4).
DOWN SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
1. Given the data, the fellow does something about it Exchange is the week’s theme.Trade ins and pooling ideas
(5). 2. Nail, thanks to the man (5). 3. Such labour as brings results and rewards. Your Sagittarius ingenuity
writing this book is not! (6). 4. Going on about the port in solves domestic hassles. Exercise is important, but don’t
the kitchen cupboard (6). 5. Used as a model, was at-
tractive (4). 6. Flowers found in various beer-halls (9). overdo.
12. Being uprooted had a disturbing effect (9). 13. Nerve CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
is the key to everything (4). 15. Swim to music (4). 17.
Post the newspaper article (6). 18. How the performers Your social life plays second fiddle to everything. Family
appear, one by one (2,4). 20. Loaded and running matters beckon and you are working overtime. A new
smoothly (5). 21. Point to the crop with disdain (5). 23. hobby could have you hooked. Avoid lifting heavy ob-
Forget to give the boy the balloon back (4). jects all weekend.
AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9031
O-miT (rev.). Patience is the key. Allow your partner to work out per-
Reel. 17, Column. 18, In turn. 20, Oiled. 21, S-corn. 23, sonal anxieties. Travel is favoured, but be wary who you
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Drew. 6, Harebells (anag.). 12, Unsettled. 13, G-all. 15, travel with.Unplanned expenses may hit you by the
Across - 7, Sledge-hammer. 8, Tiller. 9, Plunge. 10,
Down - 1, F-acts. 2, Ta-Lon. 3, Manual. 4, O-Riga-n. 5, weekend.
Hashish. 12, Ideal. 15, Pearl. 16, Swarthy. 18, Dapper.
dry. 27, A-den.
20, Lustre. 22, Imprisonment.
19, Lo-SS. 22, Ot-to. 24, Lot-H. 25, C-Leo. 26, Medium PISCES—February 20-March 20
Down - 1, Ultimate. 2, Idol. 3, Leprosy. 4, Happy. 5,
(weak). 11, Sung (rev.). 14, All in order. 16, Reflective. Good things are happening - to everyone else. You spend
Smoulder. 6, Brag. 11, Hornpipe. 13, Adherent. 14, Swal-
Across - 1, Fits. 7, Fair trial. 8, Call. 9, Rung. 10, Week the week offering congratulations. The weekend offers
low. 17, Drain. 19, Arid. 21, Same.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS lively entertainment. This is a good week for job hunting.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
sar. 18, Insult. 20, Overt. 21, Kitty. 23, Lees. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
Across - 7, Hair restorer. 8, Blotto. 9, Passes. 10, Snap-
6, Inspector. 12, Partridge. 13, Slay. 15, Jeep. 17, Hus-
per. 12, Clear. 15, Peach. 16, Di-sdai-n. 18, Make-up. Your are occasionally too practical and generally a loner,
Down - 1, Cello. 2, Adieu. 3, Stream. 4, Breeze. 5, Glut.
20, Tar-tan. 22, Rouse oneself. but you have a definite romantic streak. Financial gains
Down - 1, Per-Lance. 2, Gr-it. 3, Re-C-over. 4, Stops
Bill. 24, Sash. 25, Zest. 26, Agreeable. 27, Stay. are indicated. In love, give more praise than advice.
(rev.). 5, Bristled (anag.). 6, Free. 11, Picked up. 13, Ami-
11, Opus. 14, Lumberjack. 16, Strychnine. 19, Pork. 22,
C-able. 14, Distant. 17, Op-Ted. 19, A-C-re. 21, Rose.
Across - 1, Chat. 7, Startling. 8, Lair. 9, Mere. 10, Type.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9032
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MOTORING MOORABOOL
The David Calleja Car show and annual fundraiser for DjHS
By John Orchard
The first Sunday in February (4th) this year I had my
first taste of the annual Bacchus Marsh David Calleja
Memorial / DJHS (Djerriwarrh Health Services) Motor
show. Djerriwarrh Health Services covers the Bacchus
Marsh, Melton & Caroline Springs communities.
Chatting to event patrons on the day, the feedback
indicated this was the biggest show so far; of the
many motor shows I have been to over the years, this
certainly ranked as one of the larger displays, even
compared to similar theme shows at Melbourne’s
Exhibition Centre and The Royal Exhibition Buildings;
and this one only cost $5 to get in!
The event was started by the kind family of a
longtime benefactor, Mr David Calleja. David was
an influential business man with significant pride in
his local community. After his untimely death in late
2004, the family decided that it would be his wish to
continue assisting the health service he supported
and attended. David was an avid car collector and
had a significant stable of rare and unique cars of
which the family provided as an initial attraction for
the fundraising memorial car show that initiated in
January 2006.
The venue was Maddingley Park, which is just
opposite the Bacchus Marsh train station. The
complex has stacks of playground equipment to keep
the kids occupied while the older petrol-heads take-
in the views. With lots of tree shaded areas, tables
and chairs, public toilets, and food and drink stalls,
the environment is perfect for such an event. The
large open cricket pitch area worked perfectly for the
laid-out swap meet stalls. Public car parking was also
a breeze.
In addition to the awesome display of both modern
and vintage classic cars, there was also a small display
of trucks and motorcycles, although the bikes were
mainly Harleys; hopefully next year we can get a few
Japanese road & dirt classics along to give a good Not an oil-leak in sight.
cross-section.
What can I say about the quality of the vehicles on
display; I don’t think we have enough room in this
week’s edition to give everyone a mention that they
deserve, hopefully the pics will give you a taste; this
is one day-out that all motoring enthusiasts must put
in their diary for next year.
- Johnny O
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LMCT 1976

meltontoyota.com.au

^recommended drive away prices are for private, bronze and silver fleet customers only. offers are for cars built from January 2017 to December 2017, prices include all on road costs, prices are for batch numbers mentioned and may not be transferred
to other stock.
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BACCHUS
MARSH

Summ er S p e c ia l s
$
PRICE$
$
24 99
KG
$
14 99
KG

DOWN
South Australian Large Raw Australian Beef Yearling
King Prawns (9/12) Porterhouse Steak

6
$ $
8 $
2 30
99 99 98 $
EA KG EA
EA

SAVE SAVE
Family BBQ Chicken
(Size 14)
$1 Virginian Ham
$ 6 Sheppard Avocadoes
Huggies Nappies 52-108 Pack
Selected Varieties

$
1 $
4 $
5 4
99 99 99 $
EA EA EA EA

SAVE SAVE SAVE

White Rolls 6 Pack 1

$ 20 Chocolate Mud Cake
600g
$ 2 Crystal Waters
24 Pack x 600ml 1
$ 09 Huggies Baby Wipes 64-80’s
Refill Selected Varieties

Absolute
½
PRICE
Secret Stone
Wine Varieties
750ml
Vodka 700ml (Excludes Pinot Noir)

2 FOR
$ 35 EA
$ 20 $
5 EA

SAVE SAVE
$ 10 $20 Rexona Deodorant
250ml Selected Varieties

ON SALE WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY TO TUESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2018

FOODWORKS BACCHUS MARSH

1-9 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh
Phone: 5367 3388
Limit rights reserved. Persons under the age of 18 will not be served alcohol or tobacco.