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Prom Country Walks Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower
Point Smythe
Great Southern Rail Trail
A sheltered walking track on windy days, the Point
Walk, cycle or ride 50kms onThe Great Southern Rail
Smythe Walk takes you through masses of coastal
Trail. The trail is suitable for both the energetic and
vegetation and onto the beach at Point Smythe.
not so energetic outdoor enthusiast and is wheelchair
accessible.
The Anderson Inlet Walk provides similar vegetation
The Great Southern Rail Trail...
to the Point Smythe Walk but travels easterly to
• Leongatha to Koonwarra: 8km (2-3 hours return)
• Minns Road to Meeniyan: 6km (2 hours return) Doyles Road.
from the mining days such as hand dug trenches. The Overlook Walk
• Meeniyan to Stony Creek: New Zealand Hill The Overlook Walk connects the Walkerville
3.5km (1.5 hours return) Is situated north of the South Gippsland Highway and Caravan Park with Promontory Views Estate. The
• Stony Creek to Buffalo: 8km features a number of easy walking tracks. walk traverses through diverse coastal vegetation.
(3-4 hours return) A lookout accessible via a 700 metre side track
• Buffalo to Fish Creek: 8km Toora Bird Hide provides views to Waratah Bay and the peaks of
(4 hours return) The Toora Bird Hide is located at the end of Toora Wilsons Promontory.
• Fish Creek to Lowrys Road: Jetty Road, and is easily accessible via a well
5km (3-4 hours return) maintained boardwalk. The Bird Hide overlooks an Sandy Point
• Lowrys Road to Foster: expansive wetland area, classified as a wetland Roy Henderson Path
7.5km (3-4 hours return) of international importance by the 1975 Ramsar Starting at the beach-end of Manuka Street the Roy
• Foster to Charity Lane: 1km convention. Henderson Path passes through a range of coastal Bald Hills Wetlands Walk
The Ramsar vegetation before emerging at the edge of Shallow The meandering Wetlands Walk provides a relax-
convention Inlet Road. After crossing the road the path continues ing stroll through open woodlands and Paperbark
identified 65 through beautiful tea-tree woodlands and new growth thickets to a large shallow wetland. The wetland
sites within is home to a vast array of indigenous and migra-
Australia. tory birdlife. A bird hide provides a perfect viewing
location.
Wetlands Boardwalk
Port Franklin is a small, quiet fishing community.
The boardwalk allows visitors to wander out onto
the wetlands and explore. Different tidal conditions
Foster Flora Reserve provide different experiences. Watch for the mud
Foster was once a bustling gold mining town called crabs as they scamper along the mud at low tide.
Stockyard Creek. Those days may now be long gone,
but the region’s mining heritage can be explored via eucalypts, then into a
walking tracks within the Foster Flora Reserve. forest of well established
Hayes Walk Banksia trees. Finally the
A short walk that takes you past the site of the former path passes the tidal flats Welshpool to Port Welshpool
Victory Mine, Foster’s largest Gold mine. of Shallow Inlet with views The Welshpool Shared Pathway is a well-main-
Cody Gully Walk towards the rolling Foster tained trail that passes through townships, farmland
This walk takes you hills. The Roy Henderson and native vegetation. The walk travels past the
through a variety of Walkerville Path is often host to a large array of birdlife including Golf Club and Recreation Reserve and crosses
native flora and is named Limeburners Walk the popular Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo. Telegraph Road to the back of Port Welshpool.
after Michael Cody who The Limeburners Walk links Walkerville North and
worked one of the claims Walkerville South via the majestic remnants of the Mount Nicoll
in 1871. Walkerville lime kilns. A short side track leads to Midway between the townships of Fish Creek and
Ophir Hill Walk the historic Walkerville Cemetery. Update: March Foster (off the appropriately named, Fish Creek
Is an extension of the 2011A landslip has caused the temporary closure of – Foster Rd) is Mount Nicoll Lookout. Featuring
Cody Gully Walk and the walk. Repair works are anticipated to commence picturesque views of Wilsons Promontory and
takes you past remnants soon.

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Corner Inlet, the lookout is accessed via a 200
metre gravel trail, up a reasonably steep incline.
The views are quite spectacular and on a clear
day visibility can stretch for miles. The towering
wind turbines on the Toora hills can be easily
viewed, as too the coastal inlets. The walking track
is defined but can be a little slippery in places so
caution (and appropriate footwear) is advised.
FIsh Creek
Mount Nicoll
Midway between the townships of Fish Creek and
Foster (off the appropriately named, Fish Creek
– Foster Rd) is Mount Nicoll Lookout. Featuring
picturesque views of Wilsons Promontory and
Corner Inlet, the lookout is accessed via a 200
metre gravel trail, up a reasonably steep incline.
The views are quite spectacular and on a clear
day visibility can stretch for miles. The towering
wind turbines on the Toora hills can be easily
viewed, as too the coastal inlets. The walking track
is defined but can be a little slippery in places so
caution (and appropriate footwear) is advised.
Loader Walk
Loader Walk
begins at Mount
Nicoll and
encompasses
beautiful views
as well as an
interesting array
of flora as you
traverse the land
between Foster
and Fish Creek,
known locally as
the Hoddle.
The trail is rugged in places but enjoyable, offering
rural and Prom views. Best on a clear day as
clouds affect visibility.
Yanakie
Hourigans Camp Lane
The Hourigans Camp Lane walk is a short, relaxing
walk through sand dunes and coastal vegetation.
The walk starts and finishes at the Shallow Inlet
Marine and Coastal Park, a popular area for fishing
and water sports. Once on the shores of the inlet, at
low tide, it is possible to walk a number of kilometres
in any direction. Be mindful of incoming tides.
Yanakie/Duck Point Loop
The Yanakie/Duck Point Loop is a short circuit walk
that showcases panoramic views of Corner Inlet
and Wilsons Promontory National Park. Local and
migratory birds can often be seen along the walk
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Flood Recovery Information
Bookings until the end of June 2011 will be
suspended while VicRoads and Parks Victoria
continue the extensive flood recovery works
to both roads and infrastructure to ensure we
are prepared for the busy spring and summer
seasons. All bookings will be refunded in full, as
we are not able to offer a booking transfer to a
later date. We thank our friends and visitors for
your understanding and patience while this series
of vital works takes place.
The northern section of Wilsons Promontory
will remain open for visitors including the
Stockyard campsite. Alternative accommodation
arrangements are also available within nearby
townships located throughout South Gippsland.
For information regarding touring, accommodation
and what’s on within South Gippsland, please
contact Prom Country Tourism on 1800 630 704
or visit visitpromcountry.com.au
The northern section offers diverse short walks and
wildlife viewing opportunities. Day visitor entry to
the park is free. Visitor information is available from
the park entrance from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm daily.
Short walks in the north, All walk distances are one
way unless indicated
1. Shallow Inlet (400 metres, 15 mins. Easy)
Start at the end of Hourigan Camp Lane off Millar
Road behind Yanakie township. Walk through
a sheltered gully of coastal tea-tree and swamp
paperbark to the sandy tidal flats of Shallow Inlet,
an important feeding ground for migratory wading
birds. With the right tide conditions, it is possible to
walk to the Inlet entrance.
2. Big Drift (2 km, 40 mins. Moderate)
Starting at Stockyard Campsite near the park
entrance, the gently undulating track follows the
park boundary for 1.2 km to the sign-posted turnoff
to Drift Track. Climb the northern flank of Big Drift
to views over an expansive series of inland sand
drifts to Cotters Beach and Shallow Inlet. It is easy
to get lost in Big Drift. On windy days your tracks
will be quickly erased. Be careful to mark your
path to find the track out again. There is no access
to Cotters Beach from Big Drift.
3. Cotters Lake
(1.2 km, 30 mins. Easy) Start at Cotters Lake
car park and follow the management vehicle
track past the gate to the recently flooded basin
of Cotters Lake. Emus and kangaroos are often
sighted in this area. No access to Cotters Beach
due to flooding.
4. Short walks on Five Mile road
All walk distances are one way unless indicated
After driving along winding roads through dense
coastal vegetation, unsealed Five Mile Road opens
out to provides panoramic views of the surrounding
heathland and Vereker Range. A good place to
view kangaroos, emus and wombats. Observe the
speed limit and please rive carefully. A detailed
information shelter is in the car park on Five Mile
Road.
5. Millers Landing Nature Walk
(2 km, 40 mins. Easy) Starting at Five Mile car
park, turn left just after he management gate. This
delightful walk meanders gently downhill through
open banksia and stringybark woodland to Millers
Landing. Located on the southern coast of Corner
Inlet, the Landing protects the southernmost stand
of mangroves in the world.
6. Vereker Outlook (3 km, 1 hour. Moderate)
Starting at Five Mile car park, the track climbs
gently through open banksia woodland with a
heathland understorey. Panoramic views are
offered as the track climbs steeply through the

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Walk highlights include stunning views across
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7. Millers Landing Link Track
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this track links the Millers Landing Nature Walk
(walk 5) to the Vereker Outlook track (walk 6) and
can be commenced from either end.
Prom Country Towns
hills of the Strzelecki Ranges as
a backdrop. Prime grazing dairy
country supports this thriving
business centre which offers
everything for your shopping
experience. Foster offers the A to
Z in catering for shopping needs of
locals and visitors alike. A warm
friendly atmosphere where you’re
made feel welcome to complete Foster is a beautiful
your visit. small country
community that
Toora is a small township located
approximately ten minutes from surprises shoppers
Foster. The township comprises with the variety of
a single street that provides
stores on offer
convenient shopping and dining
opportunities. Shop for gifts and

FOSTER
homewares whilst admiring the
Koonwarra is a
historic streetscape Welshpool is a
small, ecologically
small, yet busy, community situated
conscious village,
on the South Gippsland Highway,
located just ten
minutes from
L e o n g a t h a .
mid-way between Foster and
Yarram.
From clothes to
massages, books,
Proudly
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Welshpool offers a convenient
location to stop, get supplies, rest
hardware and
homewares, there is Supporting
something for everyone
Foster
and discover! The fishing township
and was also one of the first towns to become iin Foster.
of Port Welshpool is located just a
plastic bag free. Many shops within Koonwarra
short drive away.
adhere to the principles of sustainability and are
happy to pass on advice and information to their
Fresh., local produce
Sandy Point is a small coastal is a speciality in town,
many customers
community that rests happily with many people
between Shallow Inlet and Waratah treavelling great
Meeniyan is a small community with a progressive
Bay. Sandy Point boasts a small
ttitude and a commitment to providing shoppers
resident population that grows
distances to purchase
with quality fresh meat or seafood
country service
Meeniyan has
locals and holiday makers. A gallery within town to their diversity.
an array of
rapidly during provides a pleasant viewing opportunity
unique stores
the summer Venus Bay is an attractive seaside destination.
that can easily
season. Shops The township of Tarwin Lower sits pleasantly on Home to a number of fabulous surf beaches and
provide the
are limited, the banks of the Tarwin River A popular fishing coastal walks, the Venus Bay area has a small
perfect gift for
butcan easily location, Tarwin Lower attracts visitors throughout population that swells rapidly during the warmer
you, a friend or
accommodate the year. The township of Tarwin Lower offers a months. Venus Bay has a number of shops that
a loved one
the needs of small single strip of shops that are surprising due happily service the needs of locals and visitors.

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Swing Bridge Sale, Swinging again

Swing Bridge Drive, Sale The bridge keeper would be summoned, The Sale Canal was built in three
Opens 3-4pm Saturdays And Sundays day or night, to open the bridge by the stages, beginning in 1886. Much of the
whistle of ships travelling along the work was done by hand, with pick and
The Swing (Latrobe) Bridge, built in Latrobe River. When the bridge was shovel. Technology did however come
1883 by the Victorian government, built, the ships could only go as far as to the rescue eventually, involving the
NEW was the first movable bridge built in McArdell’s Gap, leaving a distance of use of Chesney’s patent automatic
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composer Percy Grainger) this bridge enabling shipping to travel right into town 1890 became the year of the birth of
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set of central piers. train at the nearby railway station.

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a grand scale. Installed in the Botanic Gardens at Sale, the energy
is focused on a commissioned work by artist Mark Cuthbertson who
Come chooses inflatables to convey mood, feeling and ideas to the public - in
& Meet
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Mitchell

Larger than life - the Reveal installation will incorporate the community’s
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with an ancient rhythm. All this wrapped up in a community celebration
HOSTEL of food, wine and performance in the heart of Sale.
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Handcrafted ornaments,
Statues & features
Mark’s artwork will also be seen throughout the region over the
& Nursery between the mountains & the sea.....
course of the Festival, heralding the location of Festival events and
enticing the audience to engage with it.

Location: Lake Guthridge, Botanic Gardens, Sale

Dates: Arrive at 4pm. All will be revealed at dusk. Sunday, 8 May
7 Sale Road, Maffra 2011
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the crew and captain, a crew member
Levere being awarded the Royal
Humane Society Silver medal for his TOYS GALORE AND MORE
bravery after swimming to shore with a
rescue line. Bikes
ople
Throughout the years, tides and sand
Same Pe rvice Games
Same Se nge
movement expose the wreck to
different degrees, however the rusting a Puzzles
hull and its striking vertical iron shafts Better R Swings
are always visible.

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Victoria and the 90 Mile Beach,
surrounded by the Gippsland Lakes Sporting goods
National Park, and is a mecca for Remote Control Toys
surf, Lake or boat fishing enthusiasts.
Wildlife is plentiful around the town with
Kangaroos, Wallabies, wombats and HUGE RANGE
the occasional Koala and the birdlife is 180 Raymond Street, Sale, 3850
abundant with Lorrikeets, Kookaburras, Phone: 5144 3417
Rosellas and Blue Wrens.
Open Mon - Fri 8:30 - 6, Sat 8:30 - 1
A drive through the National Park to
Pt Wilson leads to even more wildlife
and spectacular wildflowers in spring.
There is vehicle access to the 90 Mile
Celebrate a life
Beach across the causeway over Lake
Reeve.
90 MILE BEACH - TRINCULO SHIPWRECK at
Golden Beach
West of Delray Beach and located in the Gippsland
Lakes National Park lies the wreck of the Trinculo.

The iron barque “Trinculo” (1858) met with a heavy

gale whilst travelling from Albany W.A to Newcastle
The Rossetti Family’s
NSW in ballast in May 1879. The vessel was struck by
S/E force 11 winds off Wilson’s Promontory and forced excellent facilites allow you
on to a sandbar 15 metres offshore at Stockyard Hill on to remember and rejoice
the 90 Mile Beach on the 30th May 1879. Fortunately in your loved one’s life.
no lives were lost as a result of this disaster.
Offering a beautiful chapel
A short stroll from the carpark through the dunes and many innovative services,
via the walking track will reveal the wreck, located everything will be looked AUSTRALIAN
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Real Life at the Gallery
Contemporary realist artist Robert Clinch uses
www.latrobevalleyffc.com.au traditional painting and printmaking mediums, such as
egg tempera and lithography to construct his exquisitely
NEW detailed images of the inner urban environment in a new
exhibition ‘Real Life: Stories from the Inner Suburbs’,
MEMBERS which is currently showing at the Latrobe Regional
Gallery.
WELCOME
Latrobe City’s arts director, Julie Adams, said that
Robert had a great desire to create beautiful work with
in our environment and start to improvise in our tactics and
an extraordinary understanding and knowledge of the
even the species of fish that is available at the time.
‘craft’ of painting, drawing and printmaking.
We would Like to take this opportunity to welcome anyone
“Although at first glance these images appear to be
who is interested in fly fishing to attend one of our upcoming
almost photographic records of actual places, this is not
Fishing Days. We are always eager to help new members
So far this year the weather has been somewhat learn the art of fly fishing. always the case. Robert spends many hours drawing
unforgiving we’ve had record breaking rains and floods from life and then reconstructing this information into
in all states. Some of our fellow Australians have suffered Upcoming Events: imagined places. For Robert, there is always a story to
great losses and tragedy, it seems to be one thing after 22nd May Dams Fishing Day – Thorpdale be told, with buildings seemingly taking on personalities
another, if it’s not bush fires and drought its floods and 7th June General Meeting @ LV Airport Lounge of their own. “Taking a longer look at these works reveals
cyclones, when will it end. that there is also a quirky sense of humour at play, with
17th July Two Fly Comp – Thorpdale
visual puns and titles providing clues to both a personal
2nd August General Meeting @ LV Airport Lounge
The abundance of water has even made the fishing 3rd September Trout Opening – Martin Walker Reserve and broader interpretation of inner suburban life and
difficult, at least for fly fisherman anyway, with swollen 4th October Annual General Meeting @ LV Airport environment.
creeks and rivers and coffee coloured dams it has Lounge
restricted a lot of our fishing opportunities in Victorian 9th October VFFA Day @ Thorpdale “Although the major works are ‘highly finished’ Robert is
waters. extremely interested in the process involved in making
his ideas come to life. We are very pleased to be able
On the up side this is only a short term problem, the to include in this exhibition some preparatory drawings
eather has only affected the fishing not the fish its self, for the major works. This provides great insight into
in fact it’s going to be interesting to see how much the the thinking and process of the artist,” Ms Adams
fishing will improve in the near future especially in our concluded.
impoundments.
Like all keen fly fisherman we learn to adapt to changes The exhibition continues until 12 June 2011.

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 EXPLORE EAST GIPPSLAND
NATIONAL PARKS
Alfred National Park
1
View tall wet eucalypt forest
and stands of warm-temperate
rainforest in the Croajingolong
hinterland.
2 8
Alpine National Park
Marvel at Victoria’s largest national
park in Victoria’s High Country.
Adventure at high altitude.
Cape Conran 3 The Lakes
Coastal Park
Wild ocean beaches and Banksia
woodlands. Bird and wildlife,
including seals. 19km from Marlo.
Coopracambra 4 Mitchell River
National Park
Red sandstone gorge of the Genoa
River is a highlight. One of the
most remote parks in Victoria.
Croajingolong 5 Nyerimilang
National Park
UNESCO World Biosphere
Reserve and remote wilderness
coast. Excite your senses.
Errinundra
6 National Park
National Park
Tall, old-growth forests & stands of
cool temperate rainforest house a
myriad of fauna & flora.
Exploring Buchan
Near the township of Buchan, lies a
honeycomb of caves full of spectacular
limestone formations. Buchan Caves
were formed by underground rivers
cutting through limestone rock.
The formations are created by rain
water seeping through cracks and
dissolving some of the limestone.
As each droplet comes through
the roof it deposits calcite which
crystallises in a small ring. In time,
stalactites are formed on the roof of
the cave, and stalagmites build up
from droplets which fall to the floor.
Discover an underground
wonderland of spectacular
limestone formations at Gippsland’s
ancient Buchan Caves. The caves
were created almost 400 million years
ago by underground rivers cutting
through limestone rock.
Cave tours
Professionally guided tours of either
Royal Cave or Fairy Cave operate
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This water peninsula
stretches from Seaspray to
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includes hot breakfast for 2
To Book call 5155 1655
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Gippsland Waratah and warm
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9
National Park All Day Breakfasts
Fringed by the waters of Lakes
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Includes Rotamah Island,
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haven of many birds.
1/309 The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
10
(Opp Cunninghame Quay)
National Park
High river cliffs, Den of Nargun
and remnant rainforest
gorges in close proximity to
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Green thumbs enjoy the
heritage gardens and views.
Perfect picnic spot and
excellent lake views. 243 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
Phone 5155 2263
Snowy River
12
McKillops Bridge is just one
treat in store. Wilderness,
rainforests and great walking
tracks.
daily (except on Christmas Day). Both system. Access to short and long
caves are lit and have walkways. Royal walks in the surrounding bushland
Cave has calcite-rimmed pools, and and the nearby Snowy River National
in Fairy Cave you will see elaborate Park make it an ideal base for a
stalactites and stalagmites. Tours to nature based camping holiday.
‘wild’ unlit caves can also be arranged Native wildlife abounds with many
for small groups. The caves are a kangaroos, wallabies and wombats,
and the region is home to over 60
species of birds.
Ocean Fishing:
5 Hour trip
Wilderness retreats
Adults - $140 pp
With scenic picnic spots, a stream- Children - $60 pp
feed pool and hundreds of shady
trees, the Reserve is the perfect Lake Fishing:
place to pitch a tent on one of 100 3.5 Hour trip
Adults - $50 pp
grassy campsites. Self-contained
Children - $20pp
cabins are also available. For
something a little more unique, Brick and Debbie Carstairs
Mobile: 0428 397 849
the Buchan Caves Reserve Phone: 03 5155 2219
offers Wilderness Retreats. Email: info@makofishingcharters.com
constant 17 degrees Celsius making These safari-style tents allow visitors
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BAIRNSDALE
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Camping and bushwalking Cnr Marine Parade
& The Esplanade Open 9am to 5pm,
Buchan Caves Reserve is a unique For more information contact the Buchan LAKES ENTRANCE 7 days
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 EXPLORE EAST GIPPSLAND
2 8
10
BUCHAN
C A V E S
WALKS
7
Spring Creek Walk
(1.5 hrs, 3 km return)
This superb three
kilometre walk splits into the
higher Tea Tree Track and the lower
Kanooka Track with both meeting
at the Spring Creek Falls. The Tea
Tree Track is an adventurous walk
that has some steep areas on its
way up to the falls. A short distance
along the track to your left, the rock
type changes from the grey Buchan
Caves Limestone to the older Snowy
River Volcanics. At the end of the
track there is a viewing platform.
Moon Hill Walk
(0.5 hr, 0.5 km return)
This short walk leads to an excellent
viewpoint overlooking the reserve.
The walk will take you past a small
cave, so take your torch and have a
look in the entrance to Moon Cave.
The track continues past
the Devils Punchbowl,
a large collapsed cave
system, to the top of the
hill. From here you can see
the extent of the exposed 100% Beef
limestone on both sides of Home Made
the valley. Burgers
Caves Reserve Track
(2 hrs, 4 km return)
This walk starts opposite
the children’s playground
following a fire access 509 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance. Ph 5155 4545
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12 5
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11
Buchan Caves Reserve
Now Selling Australian Made “Mazi”
track Camp sites, cabins and wilderness
9
along a
ridge to the
retreats are available in Buchan.
The Reserve attracts thousands of Still great Lingerie and now with
north western visitors annually. a new selection of Outer Wear
corner of the reserve.
Making your way up this track NOW OPEN
you will come to an intersection.
Turn left and you will meet up with 347B Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
the Spring Creek Walking Track and Phone 5155 5511
the Granite Pools Walking Track.
Continuing along the Caves Reserve
Track you will be able to return to the
campground via the Northern Arm
Track.
Granite Pools Walk
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 EXPLORE EAST GIPPSLAND
Local Tour Guide
Borun Cultural Tours
Wunman nijnde Welcome to Borun
Cultural Tours. Borun Cultural Tours
is a Bairnsdale based Tour Company,
offering a unique perspective combining
both Indigenous and European
history. The Gunaikurnai are the
proud people that occupied their land
for thousands of years, which is now
known as East Gippsland and parts of
South Gippsland within Victoria. Come
and experience a cultural tour by a
Gunaikurnai person in her traditional
country. Be exposed to their lands and
their sites. Listen to some dreamtime
stories of the Gunaikurnai. Travelling
in air-conditioned comfort, you will
then experience bushwalking in the
unspoilt natural beauty of a National or
State park, following tracks that have
All Day Breakfast & Lunch
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Fully Licensed
Open from 7am till 4pm
Closed Tuesdays/except holidays
575 The Esplanade. Lakes Entrance
(03) 5155 1411 Just down near the traffic lights
Welcome Aboard
The Peel Family have been servicing Lakes
Entrance for 90 years. A business built on
Honesty and Integrity, it is an Icon of the Local
Community.
Third and fourth generation owners, Barrie and
Cheryl, and James Peel own two vessels - the
“Thunderbird” and “Stormbird.” They are very
proud to be able to give the public a chance to
see wildlife in it’s natural environment, and to
experience the beauty of this Scenic area.
Cruise and Lunch
Take a cruise on the Gippsland Lakes aboard the
ML Stormbird. Four hour Cruise into Lake King,
then around the shores of Metung to the Metung
Hotel for Lunch. Stay in Metung for a couple of
hours, eating and exploring, then back aboard
for a trip around Rigby Island and Chinamans
Creek.
Where do you go?30 kms of Pristine Waterways,
spot the dolphins, view the wildlife on assorted
islands, along with an expert commentary on the
Gippsland Lakes from your skipper. The Peels
have been cruising the Gippsland Lakes for 90
years.
Departs 11am returns 3pm
Docks at Post Office Jetty
Lunch at the Metung Hotel
Ticket Office on Esplanade
Spot dolphins & seals
Fully enclosed cabin
Cruise for 4 hours
Adults: $48 includes Lunch, Children: $13, U6: Free
Cruise the Lakes in Style
Come aboard the Thunderbird, the largest
cruist boat in Lakes Entrance. Treat yourself
to a Cruise of the Gippsland Lakes in comfort.
been walked for thousands of years
and visit some of the regions historical
Kazbar
and culturally significant sites.
Phone: 0404 717 274
www.borunculturaltours.com.au
Crepe Kitchen
Gippsland high Country Tours Open 7 days
Ecotours and walking to escape the Great Food and Friendly Service
pressures of modern life. Wander
along fern-lined tracks beneath forests
of old growth eucalypts or across Shop 1/3 Carpenter Street,
Alpine meadows to gaze over a sea of Lakes Entrance.
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mountains. Birds, wildflowers, history Phone 5155 2660
and more. Relaxed pace, local guides,
Conducting two hour scenic and
choose from fully accommodated or
historic tours of Mallacoota, with local
camping options. 3-7 days duration.
commentary. Available for group
Phone: 03 5157 5556
bookings. Connecting with VLine
www.gippslandhighcountrytours.com.au
services at Genoa twice a day, three
days a week and Sundays during
High Country Llama Tours
Victorian school holidays. (Bookings
Stay two nights in our country retreat,
Essential) .Mallacoota
Friday and Saturday night. Walk with
Phone: 03 5158 0116 / 0408 315 615
the Llama’s on our Luncheon Trek.
Enjoy meals at the Dargo Hotel &
Wyanga Park Winery Check in Store for specials.
River Inn. Enjoy a restful weekend
Winery Cafe that serves lunch Learn to Surf - Lessons and Hire
in the magnificent High Country of
every day and Dinner on Friday and Open 7 days a week
Victoria. Join in the company around
Saturday nights, however they have 507 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
the campfire (weather permitting).
scones, platters and coffee all day. Phone 5155 4933
183 Shortcut Road,Dargo, www.surfshack.com.au
Bus Groups welcome. The winery
Phone: 0427 079 932 or 0421 080 563
offers Lunch cruises daily from the
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Post Office Jetty in Lakes Entrance,
come aboard ‘The Corque’ for a 50
Howling Husky Sled Dog
minute cruise to the Winery with wine
Tours
tasting on board, then enjoy your
Is a small Australian business
lunch at Henry’s cafe. Dinner cruise
offering genuine sleddog
available Friday and Saturday nights.
adventures from March
246 Baades Road, Lakes Entrance,
through to October, we
Phone: 5155 1508
offer sled dog tours through
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our state forest, around the
Omeo Victoria area, on a
Open 7 days - 7am - 9:30pm
wheeled cart so we have • Six inch Bacon and Egg
. with Juice or Coffee $4.95 before 11am,
no need for snow. We also
conduct sled tours in the • Footlong Bacon and Egg $5 before 11am,
snow during winter, around • 2 Regular Footlong for $14 after 6pm
the alpine village of Dinner • Coffee and 2 Cookies $3.95 available all day.
Plain. Omeo, 1/247 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
Phone: 0409 517 633 Phone 5155 5595
Peels
Tourist & Ferry Service
Come and Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Gippsland Lakes.
All Cruises depart from Post Office Jetty, Lakes Entrance.
Fully enclosed seating, with large upper viewing
Phone 5155 1246 or 0409 946 292
decks. A fully stocked bar and snack bar is
onboard for your convenience, serving alcohol,
soft drinks and snacks.
Where do you go? The Thunderbird does
several cruises of the Lakes, a 70km Scenic
Cruise covering Lake King and Lake Victoria, or
a 35km trip into Lake King and around the shores
of Metung. We also have a short cruise for those
wishing to sample our unique Lake System.
Departs Post Office Jetty
Pensioner, Group Discounts
Ticket Office on Esplanade
Full Kiosk on board
Contact Peels Office for departure Times
03 51 551 246
Adults: $38.50 - Seniors $34, Kids: $19.25, U6: Free
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toughest terrain available to man and compete and there may be a couple of
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The Land of the Long White Cloud PtII
In my early days of hiking I use to
wonder why so many fellow enthusiasts
were so fascinated with New Zealand as
a hiking destination. Now, after several
trips, this is no longer such a mystery.
The country is simply beautiful, and as a
hiker, offers such a diversity of panoramas
around every bend that one of the most
important pieces of equipment you must
carry is a good camera. If you feel this may
be an overstatement just Google “pics of
NZ” and you will see what I mean.
The vast majority of these photos have been
taken not by professional photographers
but by hikers and travelers just enjoying
what mother nature has dished up.
I have been to NZ in both the summer and
winter months. The only real difference
between the two is the amount of snow on
the Southern Alps. Okay, and maybe the
air temperature is a little chillier but it is also
often a lot clearer. Sure some roads may
be periodically closed because of snow or
Hello Everyone,
This month of April has been an extremely
busy one.
Cessna 200 Series Professional Pilot Course
Gippsland Flight Centre is the only flight
school in Victoria offering a course in the
Cessna 200 Series aircraft to prepare new
professional pilots for their first job flying this
aircraft type.
The Cessna 206, 207, 210 and Airvan aircraft
are the predominant aircraft used for scenic
flying across the top end and around Lake
Eyre. Pilot positions are being created with
operator preferences being for pilots with type
experience.
I have had pilots from Victoria, NSW, and one
from Italy, all having achieved a very high
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Professional Pilot Levels
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Phone 5149 2223
Tony 0412 474 016
West Sale Aerodrome
email: gippslandflightcentre@bigpond.com
www.gippslandflightcentre.com.au
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Own backyard
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Their advice will ensure you’ll have everything you
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land slides but this can happen at any time you stranded on sections of track without myriad of environs and vistas.
of the year. protection so preparation becomes
extremely important. If it takes your fancy you could always play
The hiker will Add to this the tourist and take on one of the many Lord
find, however, high visitor rates Of The Rings guided treks. The difference
that a lot of the and the need to in terrain is as diverse as Australia’s but a
more famous book on many of lot more compact and therefore a lot more
and higher the more popular dramatic.
altitude walk routes choosing
are closed for the right time to But remember the New Zealander’s are a
extendedperiods venture into the tough mob. Their easy walks are equivalen
over the cold wilderness not to our medium grade walks. Their medium
season. There is only becomes walks are more like our hard to difficu
no doubting the a test of your and their hard walks are just plain bloody
weather is more fitness and gear tough. So beware of the track ratings o
extreme in the but also your you may find yourself under done for the
alps with winds topping 165kms per hour planning abilities. walk you want to tackle.
not uncommon. Dumps of snow of 2 to 3
meters in a 24hr period are also the norm. So limiting your hiking to the warmer One thing to note though is that the thinnes
months increases your walking options. part of the ozone layer that surrounds the
The rain fall levels as I mentioned in the And believe me there are plenty of options. planet is usually directly over the south
last story are extreme with over 6 meters Sensational coastal walks will often meet island. This means the sun has a lot of bite
of rain falling in areas such as Milford up with enchanting valley walks. These in and a good sunscreen to protect you from
Sound. While the landscape can cope, the turn will lead you into the more rugged and UV radiation is essential.
walking tracks often don’t. These sudden exposed higher alpine treks. So within a
fluctuations in river heights may often see very small area you can be exposed to a Walk on John
skill level, graduating preceding traffic as required.
“Industry Ready”. The Recent Incidents at • Non standard circuit procedures
To these graduates I
say, well done, and all
the very best for your
AVIATOR West Sale
Operators
hold Air Operator’s
who
• Non standard departure procedures
Most of the above reflect extremely poo
aviation careers.
Achievements
Gippsland Flight Centre News... Certificates
mandated
are
that
airmanship, lack of situation awareness and
orientation of local traffic, etc.
Congratulations each have a CASA One way of overcoming these occurrence
to our Recreational approved “Safety is to hold another CASA Safety Seminar a
graduates for April: Management System” West Sale where all aviators and operator
Andrew Pratt – in place as part of their are invited to attend. These educational safet
Recreational Pilot individual approval to forums are essential to keep our skies safe.
Certificate operate. Any incident
Jacinda Johnston that places the “safety We all have a duty of care to promote
– Recreational Pilot of operations” at risk and practice safety. Some of us have a
Certificate, with must be recorded in mandated obligation to CASA and a duty to
Navigation and the company’s Safety our industry.
Passenger Carrying Management System Surely it is good manners and good airmanship
endorsements. Cessna 210 documentation and reported to CASA. to observe the rules of the air.
Ashley Stebbens – Recreational Pilot
Until next month, Tony Peters
Certificate Over these last several months there have
Kiro Beale – first solo. been a number of unsafe incidents I
Welcome to the students who have
have observed at West Sale and other
Gippsland Airfields which could easily
Experience life on the Edge
begun their Recreational and General place “safety of operations” in jeopardy. or Knife Edge!
Aviation flight training this month.
Fuel at West Sale
These incidents include and but are not
limited to:
In a CJ-6 Warbird Military Trainer
The promised Avgas has still not • Taxying aircraft entering a runway MILD OR WILD.....your choice.,
arrived – I will believe it when I see it!! and backtracking to the threshold rather
than using an alternate route to taxy to
if you’ve always wanted to do it...
$5,000,000 AUD for West Sale and the intended runway holdpoint. This JUST DO IT!
Bairnsdale Aerodromes backtracking is being conducted whilst
In 2010 prior to the state election
the then premier John Brumby
aircraft are on final approach to land.
The aircraft on final approach
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announced a grant of $5 million dollars has right of way.
For Bookings contact Jo Peters
(03) 5149 2223 or 0401 712 780
approximately for the upgrades of the • Aircraft landing and backtracking to clear
above airfields. the runway, having previously broadcast
their intentions to do so, being intimidated
I have recently spoken to a Wellington by following aircraft conducting low level
Shire Councilor to ask about what is overshoots. The following aircraft having
happening or has happened about been advised of the intent should have
these allocated funds and he has
volunteered to make some enquiries.
extended their downwind leg in order
to give adequate time for the preceding
I will endeavour to get an answer and landing and taxying aircraft to clear the
report in June. I am sure the people duty runway as advised.
who fly and work at West Sale will be • Aircraft on base being cut off by other
intensely interested in the response. traffic turning early and not following www.warbirdsdownunder.com.au
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2nd Saturday of the Month
(Sep to May)
Kay Street Gardens, Traralgon
Contact 0487 342 675
LATROBE COUNTRY MARKET
Every Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Something for everyone!
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CRAFT & PRODUCE MARKET
PAYNESVILLE LIONS CLUB
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4th Saturday of the month 9am-2pm Gilsenan Reserve, Paynesville
Yarragon Public Hall Second Sun of Month 8am - 1pm
Campbell Street, Yarragon. Contact 0400 327 526
Contact 5634 2209 LAKES ENTRANCE PRIMARY
SCHOOL MARKET
EAST Evett Park, Myer St, Lakes Entrance
GIPPSLAND Third Sat of Month 8am - close
Contact 0421 004 859
WELLINGTON FARMERS MARKET
Skate park Grounds, Foster St, Sale
Third Saturday of Month 8am - 1pm
Contact 0408 057 772
MAFFRA VARIETY AND FARMERS
MARKET
First Sunday of the Month 9am - 1pm
Contact 5144 1108
YARRAM VARIETY MARKET
VENUS BAY FARMERS MARKET
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
Venue: Venus Bay Village, Jupiter Bvd,
Venus Bay
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Time:
8 am to 12 noon
Lyn Hodges 0409 742 290
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465
Last Saturday of each month

Latrobe Road, Morwell
Contact 0407 532 957
TRARALGON FARMERS MARKET
4th Saturday of the Month 8am - 1pm
Kay Street Gardens, Traralgon
Contact 5174 2279
OLD GIPPSTOWN MARKET
Last Saturday of the month 9am - 2pm
Old Gippstown Heritage Park, Moe
Contact 5127 3082
BAW BAW
DROUIN CRAFT & PRODUCE
Civic Park, Drouin
Third Sat of month, 8am - 12:30pm
Contact 0428 252 440
ROKEBY COMMUNITY MARKET
Main Road, Rokeby
Second Sat of month, 8am - 1pm
May - September
Contact 5626 8523
LONGWARRY FIRE BRIGADE
MARKET
Bennett Street, Longwarry
First Sunday of Month 8am -1pm
March - December
Contact 0419 158 946
MAKERS’ MARKET EAST GIPPSLAND
SATURDAY JUNE 4TH 9AM to 2PM
@ BOUCHER HALL
Cnr WALLACE & McKEAN STREETS
BAIRNSDALE (Beside Farmers’ Market
inthe Arts & Markets Precinct)
If you only have time to do one thing in
June come to this remarkable emporium
of style & creative fresh ideas & browse
among unique handmade bespoke
distinctive wares. For further information
& interested stallholders please phone:
Kay Cotter 51525484
Janet Liddell 0412 870605
Andrea Ford 0409 771526
FARMERS MARKET
Secondary College Oval, McKean Street,
Bairnsdale
First Sat of Month, 8am-12pm
Contact 5156 9342
SURF CLUB MARKET
Foreshore Grounds Rotunda,
Near the Footbridge, Lakes Entrance.
First Sun of Month, 9am - 3pm
Contact 5153 1916
METUNG FARMERS MARKET
Village Green, Metung
Second Sat of Month 8:30am - 1pm
Contact 0458 431 844
BAIRNSDALE UNITING CHURCH
CAR BOOT MARKET
Great Alpine Road, Lucknow
Third Sat of Month, 8:30 - 11am
BRUTHEN VILLAGE MARKET
Bruthen Mechanics Hall, Main Street
Fourth Sat of Month 9am - 1pm
Contact 0428 501 634 or 5156 4148
LUCKNOW MARKET
Howitt Park, Lucknow, Bairnsdale
Fourth Sun of Month, 8:30am - 1pm
Contact 5152 4662
WELLINGTON
HEYFIELD MARKET
John Greaves Memorial Park, Temple
Street Heyfield
First Sat of Month from 8am
Contact 5148 0505
ROSEDALE COMMUNITY MARKET
Prince Street Park, Rosedale
Second Sun of Month 7am - 1:30pm
Contact 5199 2818
SALE CHARITY MARKET
Thompson River Canal Reserve, Sale
Third Sunday of Month 7am - 1pm
Contact 5144 1258
Yarram Girl Guide and Scout Hall
First Sunday of month 8am - 1pm
Contact 5182 5679
STRATFORD VARIETY & FARMERS
MARKET
Apex Park, Princes Highway, Stratford
Fourth Sunday of Month 9am - 1pm
Contact 0408 057 772
SOUTH
GIPPSLAND
PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE
MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS
MARKET
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Foster
Time: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noon
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654
3rd Saturday of each month.
TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUN-
NA BUSH MARKET
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall,
Tarwin Lower
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact:
Dawn Wylie 03 5657 3253
1st Sunday of each month.
STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
KONGWAK MARKET
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koon-
warra Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi
Rd, Kongwak
Time: 8.30am start
Contact: Rod 0408 619 182
1st Saturday of each month.
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET TOORA
MARKET
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue:
Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 2nd
Sunday of each month
LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKET
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Venue: Coal Creek, Sth Gippsland Hwy,
Korumburra
Time: 9am—1pm Contact: Jennie
Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
2nd Sunday of each month
NB: Plastic bag free
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Time: 8am to 1pm
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
3rd Sunday of each month

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See us at Maffra Market, Stratford Market,
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Heyfield Tractor Pull
The noise of Clanking Tractors,
Putting Engines and Steam Whistles
echoes around the town of Heyfield
on the third weekend of May every
year.
Locals only too well know the sights
and sounds of the Heyfield and
District Vintage Machinery Group’s
Annual Rally.
Every year Club Members, along with
fellow enthusiasts from other Clubs
throughout Victoria and even New
South Wales, fill the Gordon Street
Recreation Reserve with their pride
and joy. Everything from Stationary
Engines of all shapes and sizes to
WHAT’S ON AT THE
Steam Engines and Boilers, Vintage
Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Motorbikes
and Memorabilia can be seen over
the course of the weekend.
The Family always has plenty to
look at at the Rally. Blacksmith
Demonstrations, Working Exhibits,
Various Stalls, Daily Grand Parade,
Tractor Pull and this year sees the
introduction of Miniature Paddle
Steamers to the Rally. It is more
than enough to keep everyone
entertained, from the toddlers
through to the grandparents!
The Exhibitors, proud of their
restorations, are only too happy to
talk about their treasure to anyone
wanting to learn about part of
Australia’s heritage being preserved
for future generations to admire and
also learn about.
Gates to the Rally open at 9am,
closing at 4pm on Saturday and
3pm Sunday. Onsite catering is
John Leslie Theatre
2011 Melbourne International
Comedy Festival Roadshow
The comedians have left the building…for
the ultimate comedy road trip. Now in its
13th big year the Roadshow shares the
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
vibe with punters outside the Melbourne area
code. A cast of big local names, newcomers
and overseas guests prove there’s nowhere
a comedian fears to tread.
This show may contain coarse language,
sexual references and material that can
offend. It is not recommended for children
under the age of 15.
8pm, Friday 13 May & Saturday 14 May
Box Office (03) 5143 3200 Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm and one hour prior to every show. 100 Foster Street, SALE
What’s On When
The Heyfield & District Vintage Machinery Group Inc. presents
14TH & 15TH MAY 2011
GORDON STREET RESERVE, HEYFIELD, VICTORIA.
“Preserving Australia’s Heritage”
THEME - “TURN BACK TIME”
With working display
Vintage Tractor Pull
Steam Engines
Stationary Engines
Memorabilia
Vintage Trucks & Cars
Blacksmith
On Site Catering
Fun for the whole family
Saturday Night Meal for Exhibitors
Contact the Club for more details
hdvmg@bigpond.com
We conduct the Rally using NHMA Insurance Guide-
lines
Mick Coleman 03 - 51482989
Barb Cook 03 – 51480531
also available over the
weekend at the Rally
grounds. Admission is
$10 per adult, $5 per child
(5 -16), $25 per family,
under 5 is free
So remember to put the
14th and 15th of May
down in your diary as a
weekend to reminisce
amongst the machinery
that was such a common
sight many years ago.
Dancing With Devils
Sunday, 15 May 2011 to Sunday, 15 May 2011
Gippsland Opera presents Opera Australia’s Bass Baritone Adrian
Tamborinii with ‘Dancing With Devils’ The wicked men of Opera
& Music Theatre special guest artist including Brigid DeNeefe
as Mrs Lovett Atmospheric, glorious voices, Adrian wo received a
standing ovation last time he sang for Gippsland Opera then goes on
to Europe to sing in Italy -
Special performance prior to leaving not to be missed Sunday, May
15th 2pm Venue: Uniting Church Lucknow Tickets $25 Adults and
$20 Concession which includes deliciious afternoon tea. Bookings
Andrea Ford 0409771526
What’s On!
TURNS My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch
a Christine Dunstan Production
My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch is a rollicking
A pantomime with a twist musical tale
Devised and written by Reg Livermore of city kid
Kate who
Two icons of Australian theatre, NANCYE HAYES has to spend
& REG LIVERMORE take to the stage in the the summer
world premiere tour of TURNS - a reflection on holidays with
identity, family, show business... and completely her eccentric
losing your marbles! Let these two legends take G r a n d m a
you on a theatrical journey which will surprise and in outback
delight you, as Nancye & Reg do what they do Gooligulch.
best: sing, dance, make you laugh, and much,
much more... Family
performance:
Wednesday
7:30pm, Tuesday 24 May & Wednesday 25 May 1 June, 6pm
Auslan Theatre First for Gippsland
Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company Inc. is
leading the way in Gippsland local theatre by proudly
being the first amateur company this side of Melbourne
to have one of their forthcoming performances of
“Fiddler on the Roof” interpreted into Auslan.
On Sunday 29th May at 2pm, Maxine Buxton and Kirri
Dangerfield will interpret the tale of Tevye, the devoted
Jewish milkman, and his quest to marry off his five
daughters under the traditions of his faith. Maxine
and Kirri specialise in theatre Auslan interpretation,
interpreting together with OzOpera for the past
four years and Maxine has recently interpreted the
immensely popular “Mary Poppins” in Melbourne.
Guiding this process is Deaf Consultant, Luke King, a
member of the Deaf Community himself, who works
in several Bairnsdale schools. Luke has met with
“Fiddler’s” Director, Beverley Campbell to discuss
the requirements of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Community.
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for the reserved
A Day out at Lardner Park
Lardner Park lends itself as a fantastic venue for a
CMA regional arts, craft and fresh produce market
and is ideally located midway between Drouin and
Warragul. The site is well sign posted from the Eastern
and Western approach of the Princess Highway.
Hosting a wonderful diverse range of stalls, this
market will have you plunging headlong into a myriad
of sensations, a proven feast for the mind, body and
soul. From the traditional to contemporary, an eclectic
mix of textures, materials and surfaces make up a
huge range of distinctive products all hand made from
original designs.
Treat your taste buds a thorough workout from the
gourmet smorgasbord of foods on offer. Culinary
delights include savories, scrumptious cheeses,
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area of the Auslan interpreted performance on Sunday
What’s On When
29th May 2011 at 2pm can do so by contacting the
Forge Theatre manager, David Blake by email on
davidb@egipps.vic.gov.au. See the advertisement
on this page for full performances dates and ticketing
details.
Luke King, Deaf Consultant striking a theatrical pose,
Beverley Campbell, Director making the sign for
great/good and Maxine Buxton, Auslan Professional
Level Interpreter making the sign for interpreter.
wines, tasty pasta, freshly brewed coffee, tantalizing
teas, zesty fruit juices, home style baking along side
modern cakes and enticing preserves. Seasonal
injections of fruits and vegetables are refreshing as
is the regular presence of environmentally friendly
bags and cane shopping baskets laden with newly
purchased treasures.
Ample parking, large undercover pavilion and is a 1
hour easy drive from Melbourne. Located midway
between Drouin and Warragul. Mel Ref X912 U8,
parking $3.00 per car.
The venue offers excellent facilities for both stallholders
and patrons with ample parking and hassle free access
and stall layout.
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This year the Arts are flourishing in Mirboo
North’s bumper festival, combining the 30th
Annual Art Show, and multi-arts event, Arty
Gras. Both are held each year over the
The Town Centre Nursery Mothers’ Day weekend, from the 6th to the
8th of May in 2011.
The Art Show opens the festival with its gala
event at 7.30 on Friday night in the Mirboo
59 - 67 Ridgway, Nth Shire Hall, exhibiting up to 400 works
Mirboo North from across the visual arts and created by
Ph: 5668 1859 local Gippsland artists. It remains open for
the entire weekend and prizes are awarded
Open 7 days in several categories. All money raised
Mother’s Day Flowers goes towards projects for the Mirboo North
Primary School.
Gift Vouchers
Appearing at the Commercial Hotel at 9.30
Huge Range of pm Friday night will be Jack Jones, live and
Plants, Pots, Tiles and
Statues. acoustic, from the former Southern Sons.
Arty Gras enters with a fanfare on Saturday
morning, centred around Baromi Park and
a bigger-than-ever arts, craft and produce
market, and in central locations around town.
Music performances from solo acoustic and
a capella to solid rock and blues, all local
to Gippsland, will be continuous at three
different venues.
A major highlight is the
Street Parade at 11 a.m.,
engaging almost half the
town’s residents divided into
community groups from the
Pre-schoolers to floats from
traders, marching bands,
clowns, car clubs, environment
groups and Rock ‘n’ Rollers in
a great celebration of colour
and sound.
Presentations continue with
a traditional Welcome to
Country and dance from
Wayne Thorpe and his troupe, and the The exhibitions and music continue on
music continues. Exhibitions of local crafts, Sunday, and the festival closes with the
face-painting, bouncing castle and climbing premiere of the Gippsland Youth film festival
wall activities, roving performers, model (part of the ‘Inspired by Gippsland’ Arts
railway, Koala Corner, chook competition Festival).
and the ArtyBras/Sassy Shoes display and
more are all freely available. Last year over 4,000 people attended the
Arty Gras Festival, a true celebration of the
On Saturday afternoon is Vocal Nosh Big Arts in the heart of the Strzeleckis. So help
Sing and at night is the CaberArty with us make it even bigger this year, and feed
Danny Burton singing blues and the Nutt all your senses in what Mirboo North offers
Sisters’ comedy duo in the Arts Pit at the you, and come and celebrate our 30th year
Grand Ridge Brewery together!

Quirky Collections
“QUirky COllections” is a display
of a variety of weird and wonderful
collections that people have kindly
volunteered to put on display
throughout the Arty Gras weekend,
including Friday the 6th May to end
Sunday 8th May. (We don’t open
till 11.30am on Sunday though as
the congregation will still gather for
MIRBOO NORTH Church). It will take place in the
Centenary Room at the back of the
PHARMACY Uniting Church, ( next to the Shire
45 Ridgway, Hall where the Art Show is run
Mirboo North every year).
Ph 5668 2050
We already have over 20
contributors offering about 30
Full Range of Vitamins and Skin Care
collections, between them, (many
Specialist in Hiring of Medical Equipment collectors it seems are collectors of
3 Beauty Rooms including Spray Tanning more than one type of object).
Included amongst these are things
Open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 6pm as diverse as:-
Saturday 9-2pm.
96 on Ridgway
Fish and Chips
Hamburgers
Hot and Cold Drinks
Great Food and Friendly Service
Open 7 Days
8am to 8pm
98 Ridgway, Mirboo North
Ph: 5668 2400
C
ABAR RTY…. A
Cabaret like no other…Arty but tasty, with a
Toby Jugs, Old newspapers
gourmet cheese supper.
reporting on many world shattering
events going back to the death of
King George, and the declarations
C
ABAR RTY… A
of war and peace; pop-up books, Hosted by the fabulous Nutt Sisters, famous for
souvenir matches and business their audience involvement. It’s going to be an
cards, bottle tops, Old aeroplane evening like no other.
parts, Spice Girl dolls, shoes, hats,
bow-ties, brooches, beautiful old C
ABAR RTY…. A
lace garments and china Fabergé Yes, yes – of course there will be music. Our
eggs sewing boxes and writing Very Own Yelka Ichmakovich and fabulous
boxes, snow domes, Staffordshire bluesman Danny Burton, with special guests.
figurines, not to forget, a variety
of different and popular animal
collections, such as, pigs, zebras,
C
ABAR RTY… A
Come and celebrate the Arty Gras. It’s the
elephants, frogs, owls and camels.
after-the-parade, the carnival-is-over,
But there is always room for more!
Come-on-down and LEAVE THE TV AT HOME
So if you have been thinking of
putting in a collection but hadn’t night you’ve been waiting for.
quite decided, it is not too late,
you still can. You just need to give SATURDAY 7 MAY 2011, 8Pm at the artspit,
Di Kiddell a ring on 56 681419 to grandridge brewery in beautiful mirboo north.
discuss details with her. Hazel and coco will be waiting to greet you at
the door – only $10 a ticket! What a bargain!
We are also looking for a display What a night!
cabinet, (glass fronted) if anyone
Enquiries – Kate Jackson ph:56688276.
has one that we could borrow to
use over the weekend. We would
take great care of it and all the
items on display within it. Again,
ring Di. And a huge THANKS in
anticipation.
The collector of the Toby Jugs, is
Mr Peter Leach from Morwell who
has over 2,000 Toby Jugs, of which
he is just bringing a selection of
most interest. He will be available
to talk to people about his collection
and can do valuations of Toby Jugs
if you have a special one that you
would like valued.

“STRATHALBYN”
On Wattts circa 1890
An expertly restored and extended period residence in the heart of prime South Gippsland farmland on Watts
Creek, yet only 3klm from the township of Mirboo North.
The Homestead on 2.63acres comprises 4 bedrooms with ensuite to the main and an open study – rumpus
area upstairs. A formal Dining room with open fire place and pressed metal ceilings is separate to an elegant
large open living lounge – family area and adjoins an equally spacious, modern Country Style kitchen, all
serviced by ducted gas heating.
At the fore front of the home, taking advantage of a sunny Northerly aspect sits the heated In Ground Pool.
Aside from the Homestead is a further self contained one bedroom Cottage with an open living plan that
would be an appropriate Granny Flat or over night accommodation with bathroom and toilet facilities. Further
outbuildings include a three bay machinery shed and workshop with additional large wood shed.
A Unique, Exceptional Property.

Inspections by appointment with Richard Taylor 0407 081 957

Stockdale & Leggo Mirboo North 5668 1300

PRIVATE SALE $689,000

 Program
Throughout event Mirboo North Art Show, Lego Competition Judging 1:30
Shire Hall and Live Music Face Painting 2:00-3:00
Fri 7.30 - 11 Sat 12 - 5 Sun 10 - 3.30
Park Activities
Exhibition of 2010 Arty Gras photos and Food and Craft Market 9 - 3pm
information, Bullock Dray Café Bonni Bouncers Jumping Castle 9 - 3pm
All week before, Sat and Sun Abseiling Tower 9-3 pm
Awakenings Children’s Activities 9 - 3pm
Quirky Collections Uniting Church all week-
end Youth activities :
Sumo Racing airbrush tattooing 1-5 PM
Nana’s Cupboard Quilting Exhibition Nana’s Koala Corner
Cupboard all weekend Landcare,
Rotary barbeque,
Friday Mirboo North Art Show - official Sound Sculpture,
opening: Shire Hall Friends of the Koala,
Gippsland Waste Management, We have exhibitions absolutely
Fri 7.30pm bJack Jones ( ex southern Sons) Transition Towns, everywhere: Cowwarr Art Space, Arc
Commercial Hotel / Artshow Fri 9.30 -1am Buskers, Yinnar, Gippsland Art Gallery (Sale),
Gippsland Solar, Stratford Courthouse Gallery, Meeniyan
The Big Parade with over 30 floats and Baths Rd Reserve Walking Tours, Art Gallery, Gecko Studio Gallery (Fish
activities 11am Lifeline Jewelry exhibition Sat 9-4 Creek), Yarram Courthouse Gallery,
(Assemble at Baromi Park from 10.00am) Model Railway Exhibition Old Gym Sat 9-4
Mangowood Gallery (Warragul), Sandy
Chook Competition Old gym Sat 9-4
Point Gallery, The Big Gallery (Briagolong);
Skatepark Soundshell Stage Book Sale / Crafty creations Library Sat 9am
Insignia 1:15-1:30, 2:30-2:45 - 1pm Coal Creek Art Gallery (Korumburra);
Tearaway 4:00-4:30 Rock’n’roll dancers RSL HallSat afternoon Manna Gum (Inverloch) and Galleria del
A Dream Come Shoes Mare (Rhyll), Mingara Gallery (Cowes),
Baromi Park Stage Studio 21 (Cape Woolamai). And
Family Tree 10-11 am Arty Bras and ShowyShoes more - just browse the listings at www.
Watbalimba:Language of song story and Exhibition Community Centre Sat and Sun 10am creativegippsland.com.au
dance 11:45- 12:15
Simpletones 12:15-1:15 The Big Sing Think about planning your Open Studio
MNSC guitar ensemble / rock bands Vocal Nosh Artspit, Brewery Sat 3pm tours. In the Latrobe City region, Sunday
CabarArty Artspit, Brewery
8 May is the day to discover your local
1:30-2:30 Kate Jackson – singer/songwriter 8:00 PM
artists - Carolyn Henry, Sue Coppock,
Salubrious 2:45-4:00 Yvette Stubbs – performance poet
Yelka Ichmakovich – singer/songwriter Tracy Roberts, Ursula Theinert and
Bullock Dray Stage - *Arty Gras Central* Danny Burton Blues/ Accoustic Wayne Milner all open their doors.
Triple Threat 10-11 AM In West Gippsland 15 May is the day to take the tour - there are 18 studios to visit
Nigella and the Celtic Rythms11:45-12:45 Sunday Mothers Day Lunch so start early! Get online and plan your route. This is a rare chance to see Gippsland
Harmonious 12:45 -1:45 Brewery Restaurant Sun 12 - 2pm artists in their natural habitat!
The Pearlers 1:45-2:45 Mothers Day Lunch and Music
Commercial Hotel Sun 12 - 4pm Freestone Press features original linocuts, etchings and woodcuts at their beautiful
Art Show Stage Mothers Day afternoon tea and live acous- studio in (very arty) Briagolong 7 & 8 May. Take a drive and discover a hidden
School Concert Band 12-00-1.00 tic music Shire Hall Sun 2pm gem.
No Detour 2:00-5:00 pm
Brewery Film Festival , Youth Short Films
Meanwhile the Arty Farty Latte Party continues in cafes around West Gippsland for
Art Show Marquee Premiere “ Crank Them Out”
Koko The Clown 12:00-1:00 Sunday night 7.30pm the entire month of May. Visit Drouin Gourmet Cafe, The French Pear Cafe, Cafe
Obsession, Red Parrot Cafe, Swaffields Store, Neerim South and sip a latte among
the art.

Who could resist a Light Murder Mystery with a Light Dinner? Enjoy a little theatre
with your meal at Phillip Island Winery, Ventnor.

Or try your hand at jewellery making at the Goldsmiths Gallery. There are workshops
running all through May in Painting with Enamels, Lampworked Beads, Jewellery
Skills and Enamelling on PMC Clay - in stunning San Remo.

Fancy a fabulous afternoon in the Sale Botanic Gardens on Mothers’ Day? Relaxing
as the sun goes down, waiting for Gippsland’s latest glowing artform to be revealed?
With big, bouncy inflatable art, mingling among friends and other art lovers? Then
Reveal is the event for you. Don’t miss it. (4pm start, for a dusk launch).

Don’t forget the Art Kiosk running in heart of Warragul all through May. Chat to the
artists, watch them work, pick up a brochure and find out what’s on nearby.

And don’t wait! Book now to be a part of the Festival Finale in Lakes Entrance on
28 May. Featuring the locally crafted animation Iddeus, this closing party at the
Lakes Entrance Surf Club is a celebration of a big month. Iddeus is a fun take on
East Gippsland culture created
by local artists John McKenzie,
Gary Yelen and Amelie Boucher
- in shadow puppetry. Come
cheer the Iddeussy, enjoy the
moment, relax at this surfside
venue immersed in the sights
and sounds of Suitcase Royale
and enjoy the company of your
arts community. It’s free - but
bookings are essential!
Deb Milligan (Wellington Shire-
based RADO for Regional
Arts Victoria) with Artist Mark
Cuthbertson, creator of the Be
Inspired Art Festival’s Inflatable
Caravan that will be travelling
around Gippsland throughout
May.
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STRATFORD
Open 7 days
• Deli • Produce • Meat • Liquor
• Wide Range of Groceries
67 Tyers Street, Stratford. Ph 5145 6788

Wa-De-Lock CellarDoor
•Fully
Licensed
•Local
Produce
Menu
•Gippsland
Wines
•Function
Catering
Open 7 Days
for Breakfast
& Lunch
76 Tyers St, Stratford Ph 5145 7050

STRATFORD
For all your Real Estate enquiries
Contact LJ Hooker Stratford.
Due to recent sales
we are in need of new listings
LD
McFarlane Street SO

Raymond Street SO
LD

Tyers Street SO
LD

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Tony Kiss - 0419 526 637
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What’s On When WOW
Take the time to get to know Stratford. Visit local
FESTIVAL DATES FOR 2011 eating spots and taste local wines. Indulge your
sweet tooth or browse trough many treasures at
our variety of local businesses.
Thursday 5th May to

Sunday 15th May 2011.

Please note that dates this year vary slightly to previ-

ous years due to Easter/school holidays.

EVENT DATES
WELCOME TO STRATTY MILKBAR
Opening Night Celebrations
(incl. Premier of Cymbeline)
& TAKEAWAY
Thursday 5th May Stay at our local accommodation and enjoy
Doors Open 6.30pm with bubbles. warm, country hosptiality. Go for a walk at the Good Food
Knob Resenve, 3km South east of Stratford. Great Service
at The Courthouse Theatre At the crest of the hill a lookout platform has Plenty of Parking
been constucted enabling views down upon the
Avon River. The reserve is ideal for a picnic 62 Tyers Street
Cymbeline and has bbq’s, tables and chairs, playground,
Stratford
Directed by Darren McCubbin oval, toilets and shelter. The Avon River which
Phone 5145 7185
at The Courthouse Theatre runs through the town is the fastest rising and
receding river in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sat 7th, Fri 13th 8pm
Sat 14th May 5pm The Knob Reserve is an important indigenous
site and a destination on the Batuluk Trail that
Matinee Sun 15th May, 3pm traverses Eastern Gippsland.

Saturday 14th May - The Banquet
at the Mechanics Hall
Sunday 15th May - Faire Day & Market
in Hobson street and The Village
Green.
Childrens Play - Macbeth
Directed by Rachel Nicholls
at the Mechanics Hall
Wed 4th May 2pm, Thurs 5th May
12noon, and Friday 6th May 7pm
Visit local attractions such as the Blue Pool,
Quarry Reserve and fossick around old
goldmining points along Freestone Creek near
Briagolong.
Drive though the Lush Lindenow Valley and visit
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ROTARY MONSTER MARKET
Don’t miss this popular market
with over 175 stall expected
to line the streets of Bright this
year from 9am to 2pm
Bright Autumn festival is Australia’s longest running
Find a bargain and lose
community festival and this year, for the first time,
yourself in the festive atmosphere during the
annual autumn monster market, proudly incorporates the rather unique Wandiligong Nut
organised by the Bright Rotary Club. Please Festival.
call Sue on 5750 1016 for more details
Now in its 49th year, this popular festival where people
are drawn to the area for the spectacular autumn
colours, now offers even more – in fact a feast for all
Bright Art Gallery senses.
& Cultural Centre
Presents the Opening with the Wandiligong Nut Festival which,
49th Annual Autumn
naturally, focuses on chestnuts, hazelnuts and walnuts
Art Exhibition & Sale of Paintings
grown in the area. With cooking demonstrations,
7 April to 20 May a largest nut competition raising money for Prostate
10:30am - 4:30pm Daily Cancer Research, a Nut Expo, art and music
28 Mountbatten Ave, Bright activities.
Ph 03 5750 1660
The following 10 days offer a variety of activities and
1000 Quality Paintings entertainment including open gardens, farm, winery,
The Largest Exhibition in Country Victoria country pubs & mystery tours. Craft and photography
demonstrations and workshops. Historical talks and
Visit Bright Brewery tours by local historians will be as popular as ever
and try the full range of as will the evening entertainment with plays, singers,
award-winning beers trivia nights, movies and lots of music.
plus local wines,
meals and coffee.
The kids won’t have time to be bored, story telling,
Live Music Sundays
face painting, jumping castles and a childrens only art
Tour-and-Tasting competition. Who knows, we may discover a budding
3pm Fridays Monet.
Open Daily
12 noon till evening There is a gymkhana on Sunday May 8 and on the
121 Great Alpine Road, same day after the RAAF Band performance in the
Bright Park, Bright’s Got Talent will give you the opportunity
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Gala Day on Saturday May 7th

is the highlight when the main
streets are closed off for all the
fun of the festival. Brass and
Highland Bands, the Police
Show Band and the ever popular
Air Force Band, street stalls,
craft displays and more street
entertainment than has ever
been seen before. This whole
day always culminates with the
“Autumn Festival Parade”, this
year’s theme being “The Good
Life” - Come and share it with
the great community of Bright.

DON’T MISS IT
 Love Living
The Importance of Breakfast
Overnight the body’s motor slows down so you can sleep. KIDS
Breakfast gets it going again. By not eating breakfast, you run Missing breakfast affects their concentration during the late
your motor on empty, because you haven’t switched on the morning hours. It also means during the growing spurts, that
motor correctly. The body trying to conserve the energy it has two meals a day has to provide enough E for the day. Smaller
- and as far as the body knows, it is entering starvation mode, children do not have the stomach capacity to hold enough food
and needs to conserve all the spare energy it has in store. to provide enough food to provide the E. Children need to see
It doesn’t have the mechanism to understand that you chose their parents eating breakfast, and the process of organisation
to start your engines without topping up the fuel tank. By not for them to be comfortable, and have the time for eating this
eating breakfast regularly, the reduction in metabolism can meal. SALE
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GO BACK TO Food, Drink, Healthy Living
Lots of fruit, vegetables, breads and cereals are great. They’re
easy to prepare, easy to eat, easy to digest. A breakfast high
in fat takes longer to digest, and therefore to get the motor
started.
Best choices include cereals - made from oats, rice, flakes, or
mixtures of grains and add dried fruit as a sweetener instead
of sugar. But be careful of toasted mueslis as they use fat
as part of the toasting process and it is wsually the bad fat.
The one that clogs the arteries. With dietary fibre, be careful.
Choose the large flakes. Small flakes can cause constipation,
or make it worse.
Spread on the bread - can you see the bread through the
spread? If you are using a spread, do you need butter or
margarine as well. Jam only contribute 250kj (60C), so have
the jam with no butter underneath. If you find this difficult,
reduce the amount of fat between the toast and the jam - it’s
a cultural habit we have, and one that causes lots of health
problems and maintains weight we may not need
Don’t let the body go hungry. Listen to it. Hunger pangs mean
it needs more fuel. By not answering the call, the body’s
conservation system kicks in. Keep feeding it, it will become
very inefficient at using the fuel we keep feeding it, and the
excess food will end up in the toilet bowl instead of adding to
the auxiliary tanks.
BREAKFAST ON THE RUN
Pack the night before and snack on the way out the door, or
on the way to work;
Pack healthy stuff for morning tea so you don’t have a severe
snack attack at 10am.
Breakfast Shake:
Combine 1/2 cup milk (reduced fat) - skim milk powder with
3 tblsp yoghurt, 1 piece soft fruit (or 3 tblsp canned fruit), 1
tblsp oat bran and a touch of honey if you need it. Blend till
smooth.
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Facts on Osteoporosis
Prevention of osteoporosis should begin
at an early age. Because the bones
become increasingly fragile as the aging
and decline in the early stages of bone
density is often not visible.
According to data cited womenfitness.
com sites, one in two women over the
age of 50 will suffer a fracture related
to osteoporosis. At the age of 20 until
the 30′s, you build bone as fast as you
remove it. But when he reached the age
of 35, decreased bone density more
rapidly than bone formation. As a result,
the framework will experience erosion
slowly.
To help you maintain bone density,
following some disturbing facts about
the bones that can be your guide:
Calcium supplements alone is not
enough
Calcium is essential for maintaining
healthy bones but can not guarantee the
health of your bones completely. Many
studies show that certain foods are
more effective than the pill supplements
help keep your bones by eating foods
that contain vitamin D. This vitamin
is needed to help the absorption of
calcium. Food includes breakfast
and breakfast cereals are fortified
with vitamin D and egg yolk. Also, try
increasing your intake of foods containing vitamin K (which
also helps the absorption of calcium), such as spinach,
broccoli and cabbage.
Preliminary findings of researchers from the United States
indicated that postmenopausal women who eat broccoli at
least three times a week for one-year risk 80 percent lower
bone fractures than those who consumed broccoli less than
once a week.
Beware of broken bones in the 30s
Young women should not suffer a fracture due to an accident
unless or fall from high places. If you suffer a fracture due
to sliding or just for no apparent reason, it is worth asking
your doctor to do a bone density test. Research shows that
women and men who had broken / fractured bones of the
foot for no apparent reason, have low bone density. “Rift
bone increases the risk of further fractures in other parts of
the body,” explained Dr. Beatrice Edwards, a director of the
osteoporosis program at Chicago .
Gum disease is not just a problem of the mouth
Preliminary studies show that elderly women with dental
disease are also at risk of osteoporosis. If you’ve been
through the menopause and suffering from dental problems,
it’s good for osteoporosis testing.
Osteoporosis is derived in the family
“Genetics is an important factor and can be derived from the
father and mother,” explained Dr. Felicia Cosman, clinical
director of the National Osteoporosis Foundations of the
United States. In addition, study results showed that the
relationship is usually stronger descent in certain areas such
as hip and wrist.
Bone density test may not reveal your risk
Maybe you’ve never tried an ultrasound machine to detect
signs of bone thinning in the fingers and ankles. But, this way
probably can not describe exactly bone health.
The decrease in bone density is not the same in all parts
of the body. You may have lost more bone density in one
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Lion Quality Products Traralgon Cup
FANCY A LONG LUNCH OF A

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The 2011 Lion Quality Traralgon Cup is set down DIFFERENT KIND?
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ENTERTAINMENT?

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June 2011, with the final on Friday night, 24th June
2011. THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN
THE WARRAGUL GREYHOUND
Leading Victorian trainer Graeme Bate will lead the CLUB…
charge with recent Traralgon track record breakers
in Allen Elroy and Radley Bale.

Allen Elroy recently won the Top Cat Video

Moe Racing Club Traralgon Puppy Classic final and ran a track record
in his heat win (29.19 secs). Radley Bale was the
The Moe Racing Club like many local residents bore the brunt of previous Traralgon track record holder (29.26 sec),
a huge storm on 23rd March which dumped over 150mm of rain in and recently won the rich $250,000 to the winner
less than two hours. The sudden rain caused flooding in several Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park in Sydney.
areas of Moe and at the Race Club, the sheer force and volume
of the water caused significant damage both above and below The Lion Quality Traralgon Cup carries excellent RACING TUESDAY NIGHTS AND
the ground. The floods washed away a good part of the sand prize money with the final worth a cool $28,000 NOW ALSO RACING THURSDAYS
training track affecting the facilities available for our local trainers. to the winner. The prize money for the Cup will WITH A 1PM START
Racing Victioria sent out engineers to inspect the damage done to continue to rise with the 2012 event worth $40,000
the drainage in areas of the course. The engineers put cameras to the winner of the final. A complete package for $30 per
through all the drains and used ground penetrating radar to detect head includes:
any other potential problems. The end result of all this technology The Club will conduct some on course activities for * entry
* race book
and investigation was that they found four main drains that had patrons during the cup series, and the event will
* reserved table
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replacing. Racing Victoria acted quickly in putting the work out for
tender and awarded the contract to a local drainage expert who Or packages can be tailored to suit
will start work next week. your needs – booking essential

Moe Racing Club CEO David Mckinnon said “It’s very disappointing For more information contact the
to lose the ANZAC Day Races as a result of the weather, however Club on 56231867 or visit the
it’s important for the safety of racing and the benefit of the club that Next Meet website at
we fix these issues properly. The drainage problems caused by Saturday 29th May - Lakes Entrance Cup www.warragul.grv.org.au
the flood, if left untreated could cause sink holes that are extremely
dangerous and have recently caused enormous problems at some
other country clubs jeopardizing their future and their place in the Sale Turf Club
industry” Mr. Mckinnon applauded the quick action of Racing There have been plenty of things happening at for the rest of the year so take advantage of our
Victoria in assessing the damage and noted the help the club had the Sale Turf Club these past couple of months great offer to come and enjoy great racing at one
received from the industry after the flood. “We are very fortunate and it looks to continue. Our next meeting is on of the premier country race tracks.
that the industry took proactive action and got on the front foot and Mothers Day May 8 with full fields of top quality
this will ensure we are back racing sooner rather than later and races. Bring your mother a long to have a great Our next major meeting after Mothers Day is the
we’ll have a bigger and better spring carnival then ever before” Mr day out at the races. All race goers are welcome Maffra Cup Day which has been moved forward
Mckinnon said. The drainage work is expected to take two to three to enjoy a nice lunch in the to Sunday June 5. This is
weeks and then allowing time for the ground to settle and the grass grandstand for only $20 per always a great day to get
to re-grow, Moe is hoping to be back racing in time for its annual person catered by Duart. everyone from Maffra to
Super Jumps Day on Saturday 16th July. celebrate what a great town
The Sale Turf Club also Maffra is.
In other news around the club, Mr James Morgan, a stalwart of has another race in May on
racing in the Gippsland region finally retired from his position as Thursday the 26th which is We have a special offer to
the morning track work supervisor at the age of 87. Mr Morgan has a midweek race meeting anyone that mentions this
been involved in racing all his life finishing with many years in his so it is free entry. All our article to Janet or Perri in
role at Moe. Mr Morgan retires as a life member of the Moe Racing midweek race meetings the office you will receive a
Club and valued member of the Gippsland racing fraternity. are now free admission free race book.

Sale Greyhound News
Sale Derby Renamed
The upcoming Sale Derby and Oaks series will be
conducted in May on the 22nd and 29th of the month.
The race is restricted to the younger greyhounds
and both races have Honour Rolls that show the
races to be very good stepping stones to the Group
Races later in the year. The Derby in particular has
as winners to greyhounds that have gone to success
in the Melbourne and Australian Cups. Blackjack Tom
won the Australian Cup after winning the Derby and
later went on to a successful stud career in Ireland.
Local champion, El Grand Senor, was last years
winner and it is well documented that he went on to
win the Melbourne Cup, Topgun, Maturity Classic and
Warragul Cup as well as being named the Victorian
and Australian Greyhound of the Year.
Owner, trainer and breeder of El Grand Senor, Carolyn
Jones, has made the decision to retire her champion
to stud and he is standing at Carolyns Sale property at
a fee of $2,000.
To acknowledge to feats of this black speedster the
Sale Greyhound Club have renamed the Derby “ The
El Grand Senor Derby “ in his honour.
Locals Prominent at Warrnambool May Carnival
One of the great weeks of racing in Victoria is the
Warrnambool May Carnival. Most people know of the
jumps racing, but in the greyhound world Warrnambool
runs 2 rich sprint finals during this week.
The first of the rich finals is the Warrnambool Classic
which is worth $60,000 to the winner. Former Sale
resident, Judy Risk, is somewhat of a greyhound nomad
who has prepared Compacto from her temporary Sale
base. This year Compacto has successfully raced in
Northern NSW and across the state of Victoria and will
go into Wednesdays final as the likely favourite.
The other of the twin features is the Warrnambool
Cup in which Aston Galilee will be one of the favoured
runners. Aston Galilee commenced his winning career
at Sale in October last year and was highlighted in this
column as a young up and comer to follow.
2011 Easter Cup
The $5,000 to the winner Easter Cup series has just
been completed at Sale with the winner being Hagans
Hero trained at Tanjil South by Peter Giles. Hagans
Hero has been a model of consistency and great
money spinner at Sale for owner Peter Alcock.
Relay For Life
Congratulations to the Staff and Committee of the Sale
Greyhound Racing Club for their contribution to the
2011 Relay For Life. Apart from hosting the event at
the Complex, the Sale Greyhound’s “ Team Unleashed
“ were able to raise $16,000 in their own right.
Trackstar Challenge
The popular Trackstar Challenge, a concept that
is unique to the Sale Club, has been revamped and
will now be run a biannual basis in July and January.
The races will both carry $6,000 in prizemoney and
the conditions will vary only slightly. The race is by
Invitation only to the dogs with the best performances
on the Sale track during the preceding 6 months.
New Trainers Successful
Some of greyhound racings newer trainers have
been fortunate enough to store their fist success at
Sale during April. Warren Stevens of Sale scored
with Goomby in a graded race which followed an
unlucky placing the run prior. Newly licensed Brendan
Whelan of Swan Reach has a very smart youngster
in his care which races under the very apt moniker of
Whelan. Having his second start in a maiden event
last Monday, Whelan speared straight to front and won
impressively.

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tray,6cyl diesel,aircond,5 speed 2002 Commodore, 174,000km, V6 auto, 1999 model, aircond, 3.0ltr V6, auto,cd 2004,80,000km, 3 mth dealer warran-
manual,very clean and tidy,12 mths power windows and mirrors, aircond, cd player, 185,000km’s, good tyres, ty, aircond, cd player, 1.8 4cyl, 5 spd
rego,RWC,$12,990. player,12 mths reg, XET-111,$8,490 RWC,VGC,rego till Feb,TIK-161,$5,990 man,12mths reg, XGZ-301, $10,490

Daewoo Kalos Holden Astra CDX Subaru Liberty Toyota Landcruiser,

2003 model, auto, aircond, 93,000km’s, 2006, 71,000km, cd player, dual air- 1992, 217,000km, aircond, power win- 1990, 254,000kms, auto, dual fuel, tow-
elec windows, 4cyl engine, 3mth bags,16” alloys, aircond, auto,1.8ltr dows, 1.8ltr 4 cyl, roof racks, cruise bar, aircond, alloy bullbar, driving lights
warranty, 12mths rego XHJ-396,$8,250 4 cyl, , UFQ-120 $14,490 control, 12 mths rego ,RWC ,$3,490 .SXQ-398 $10,990

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VACC Calls For A Cooperative Approach To Vehicle Safety
KING AVENUE AUTOS VACC notes the reports today on
VicRoads’ heavy vehicle safety checks.
cooperated and worked together. We
should be pooling resources, knowledge

th A W N W ar ra n ty & Road Assist, and information but when we have put

FREE 12m icle Sold in April
VicRoads checked 249 trucks over five this proposal forward, the reception has

worth $ 2 5 0 on an y V eh days in March during ‘Operation Hazard’

Local Extra customers only
2003 Commodore $9,990Driveaway
Locally owned, Alloy Wheels,
Tow Bar, CD Player TBX 148
1993 Hilux DualCab $10,990 Driveaway
4 x 4, Air Conditioning, Bull Bar,
in the north-western suburbs. 198 vehicles
were found to be defective. In addition,
WorkSafe issued 732 warrants and, as a
result, 92 WorkSafe investigations have
been launched.
VACC runs a voluntary Vehicle Safety
campaign and welcomes the initiative,
supporting any measures to improve the
safety of vehicles on our roads.
2000 Ford AUII Forte $5,990Driveaway However, there are inconsistencies here.
Cruise Control, Dual Air Bags, As recently as last week, VACC published
Tow Bar, long Rego. QQF 812
results from its Five Point Safety Check
survey. VACC repairers checked 746
vehicles over three months, from January
to March, across the entire state. 266
vehicles (35 per cent) were found to be
defective. In addition, VACC promotes a
WorkSafe publication called ‘The Guide
to Safe Work Related Driving’, which
informs employers and employees that
their work vehicle is a work place, and,
1996 Subaru Sports $6,490 Driveaway
as such, health and safety regulations
Power Steering, Air Conditioning, apply.
been lukewarm.
“Maybe they think our Vehicle Safety
Campaign is a publicity stunt to scare
motorists into the arms of our members.
If they do, they are wrong. VACC’s
Vehicle Safety Campaign is a genuine
attempt to highlight the fact that too many
unsafe cars, utes, vans and trucks, on
our roads, are not well maintained. We
believe this is an important message. We
will continue with our program and will
continue to report our findings, with or
without their support,” Mr Purchase said.
The Five Point Safety Check is provided
to motorists free of charge by participating
VACC repairers. It is an additional check
of a vehicle’s brakes, tyres, lights, steering
and restraints – the basic safety features
- at the point of service.
For more details, visit vacc.com.au
IAN GRANT’S

CARAVANS
Tow Bar, Wide Wheel pack. TJM 515 All Wheel Drive. PJG 600

“VicRoads, the Government and

WorkSafe seem to be unmoved by our PTY.LTD.
vehicle safety efforts,” VACC Executive
Director, David Purchase, said. NEW
“They are more than aware of our Vehicle & USED
Safety Campaign and our supply of CARAVANS
quarterly statistics, through our Five Point
Safety Check program. We promote this Caravan Sales, Hire, Repairs and
1998 Diahatsu Charade $5,990Driveaway 2009 Toyota Hilux $20,990Driveaway information, as well as the Guide to Safe
Auto, Air Conditioning, Power Dual Cab, Manual, CD player, Air Con, Work Related Driving, to motorists and to Accessories, Insurance.
Steering, Good Economy PNU 230 Tradies Rack, Tow Bar, Low K’s WCM 322 regulators through the media, and print Agents for Royal Flair and
71 PRINCES HIGHWAY, SALE
and broadcast advertising. They know Grant Tourer Caravans
our work and yet, seem to be indifferent
Phone 5143 2422 to it all. Tel: 51741381 / 51748976
LMCT 10704
“It would be better if we, VicRoads,
Mobile: 0408 598 905
MARK 0409 442 532 Government and their instrumentalities
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The Moe RSL
has recently
held our
ANZAC Day
services for
both Dawn
and main.
Your entertainment
We served
Venue , right in the
over 350 breakfasts to the
heart of town! community of Moe and more
Members Lounge than 200 lunches. There was
Bingo Every Tuesday an exceptional turnout from the
Eyes Down 7:30pm community, and we wish to thank
Free every Friday night each and every person who
Live Bands from 8:30pm attended. Mainly I would like to
Regular Raffles and Happy Hours thank all volunteers who put this
day together without them the
Restaurant day would not be possible.
Open 7 days
Lunch 12pm - 2pm
Dinner 6pm - late The Moe RSL is always seeking
Regular Seniors,
the support of the community
Lunch Express and appreciates any spare time
Buffet &
anyone can offer, if you feel you
Special Menu’s
can help us in anyway please
Function Room
see the Reception desk.
Weddings, Seminars, Wakes or
Celebrations.
Regular Live Shows After ANZAC Day we have an
influx of persons looking to
Support the Club the Supports your local
community. chase Service records and join
Information for members, guests and bonafide visitors
as an affiliate member; the Moe
RSL can help in any way to help
63 - 67 Albert street, Moe.
you find details on your family
Ph 5127 1007
Website: www.moersl.com.au members, again please just see
Email: moersl@netspace.net.au
the Reception desk….
Community Club Scene
Traralgon Bowls Club……
more than just a bowls club
www.traralgonbowls.com.au
Dining
For Bookings Phone
03 5174 2156
With a selection of great value
meals there is sure to be
something for everybody
OPENING HOURS
Open 7 Days
Lunch 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dinner 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Bistro & Alfresco Area
Members Lounge
Come and experience for
yourself why Traralgon Bowls
Club is more than just a
bowls club.
Proud Sponsors of Local Sport
The Sporting Legends Club aims to
assist in providing recreational and
sporting facilities for junior sports and
allied local sporting clubs of local sports
and their members, in the Wellington
Shire area.
This is provided for in several ways.
Sporting Legends Clubzpool System
Over a 12-month period members of
Sporting Legends who have nominated
their club in the Clubzpool System
will have their Loyalty Points counted
towards their club’s pool (clubzpool)
233 York Street, Sale Phone 5143 2345
BISTRO • SPORTS BAR • FUNCTIONS
www.sportinglegends.com.au
Good Friday Appeal
The Traralgon Bowls Club recently held its
Good Friday Appeal bowls day. This event
which is held annually continues to raise great
awareness and support for a very worthwhile
cause. This year’s event was well supported
by club members and was able to raise $1500
for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. We
all take our hats off to those bowls members
who volunteer their time to make events of
this nature run smoothly.
Members Benefits Galore
Now in its 2nd month the new $1000 members
draw and monthly major raffles continues
to be a great success. Each week 1 lucky
member is drawn out for the chance to win
$1000 worth of prizes.
In addition to the weekly draw the new
monthly major raffle gives every patron
who spends over $15 in one transaction an
opportunity to select a major prize valued at
over $500. Picture below is April’s winner Greg
McRonald. Greg now has the opportunity to
head to Harvey Norman and select an item of
his choice. Congratulations Greg!
The Traralgon Bowls Club continues to
make regular donations to other community
based organisations within the Traralgon and
surrounding areas. For a list of past donations
please check out the Traralgon Bowls Club
website: www.traralgonbowls.com.au
for calculation of a share of the annual
pool.
These Clubzpool points are allocated
on Dollars spent in our Bistro, Bar and
at any organised local sporting club’s
function held at Sporting Legends.
This method of allocation of points will
ensure local sporting clubs’ that use
Sporting Legends facilities will deserve
the greatest benefit.
For any information regarding Wellington
Sports Awards or Junior Sports Grants
please contact Sporting Legends
Community Club Scene
RSL & SALE CLUB

BISTRO NOW - Fri. nite

- Sat lunch
OPEN Joker Poker-
Wed & Fri nite
The RSL & Sale club’s
Poker(texas
bistro is up and running
hold’em)
with well known locals
Thursday nite 7.30
‘Jo and Lou’ providing
first class meals at very
Members Draw -
affordable prices. The
Fri 6pm, 7pm,
lunch time specials are
8pm.
already a big hit, and
at $9.50 and on your
Bistro open 6days
table within 15 minutes
Tuesday – Sunday
its not hard to see why.
12-2pm lunch,
The dinner menu has
6pm- 8pm (8.30pm
something for everyone
Fri/Sat).Dinner.
from prime steak cuts,
parma’s, fish & chips, kids
RSL & SALE
meals and the full range
CLUB
of Chinese dishes. Call in
143 York St Sale.
or book a table now.
Ph. 51442538
Raffles –Wed nite

Lakeside Bistro:

Open for Dinner Tuesday to

Sunday

Tuesday –
Kids under 10 eat FREE

Wednesday and Saturday –

$13.95 Schnitzel and Pot Night

(All Schnitzels are hand-made on

premises)
Open 7 days a week from
FRA COMMUNI

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Full A-La-Carte Menu with Chefs AF T 10am at

M C
Special Board M 122-126 Johnson St
Y

Maffra,Ph 51411566
Budget Meal Selection Available
SPO .
$12 --$14 including Seafood
RTS CLUB INC
Meat Raffles
Thursday and Friday Nights Enjoy a delicious meal in our
club bistro main menu/snacks/
specials/coffee and sweets
Bars/Tabaret/Sky Channel/TAB
Phone
51444 000 OR
to Book Sit back and relax in our lounge
area and enjoy watching your
favourite sports on the big screen
TV’s.
 Community Club Scene
Great Venue
Great Menu
Great Club

This month sees the Sale Greyhound Club assisting a wonderful group called “Andrew’s Little Friends”.
If you haven’t heard of them by now, you soon will. Andrew’s Little Friends” was set up to assist the Th e F u n P l a c e t o b e
local La Porta family who are currently facing a tough battle with Andrew La Porta a self-employed local
builder fighting for his life after suffering Heart failure. Andrew and his wife have two 19 month old twins
Great Function Facilities
who have had to be cared for by family over the last few months as Andrew has to stay in Melbourne Available
to continue medical treatment.
A wonderful friend of the La Porta Family, Wendy
Reeves, has taken on the challenge of raising much
Bistro
needed funds to assist the family and is hosting a Open for Lunch 12 -2pm
couple of race nights at the Sale Greyhound Club, one
on Sunday the 1st of May and another on Sunday the
Sunday to Friday
22nd of May. Dinner is available in the bistro and it is a Open for Dinner
family club so the kids are more than welcome to come
along and watch the doggies race for a great cause.
7 days 6 - 8 pm
You could also win a fantastic prize by purchasing a Bar - Coffee Lounge
few Andrew’s Little Friends raffle tickets. The raffle will
be drawn on the night. For more info contact Wendy
Reeves 0488 586 330.
To find out more about this amazing story and how you Andrew & Jo with their twin boys
can help, visit www.adrewslittlefriends.com.au Ashley & Josh.
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Bingo – Monday, Charity Bingo 7.30, Tuesday, Free Bingo from 11am, Wednesday,
Jackpot Bingo 7.30pm, Thursday Night, 100% giveback Bingo from 7.30pm. Friday
Bingo, 1pm.

Trackside Bar & Grill Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

Friday night monster raffles + pot draw kicks off from 5.30pm and now includes the new
Mega Number Give away, a free entry given with every raffle ticket sold.

Free hire on all our function and conference facilities – present this add to receive a
10% discount off your next function. Come and See for yourself!
Free hire on all our function and
conference facilites – present
52 Hazelwood Road, Morwell
this add to receive a 10%
discount off your next function.
Ph 5134 3449

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The website is now providing readers
with not only the current edition as a free
online read but also contains the previous 6
months editions as well.
This enables our customers / readers
to chase up that special story or great
advertising offer months after the hard
copies of the paper have gone.
Subscriptions
Now more choices as to how you can
receive your copy of the LOCALEXTRA.
If hard copies have sold out or you simply
wish to have the latest community and
tourism news delivered to your home via
the internet, then subscribe to our email
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edition.
The LOCAL EXTRA is an independent
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· Providing readers with quality local
content, community information, ‘a good
read’, tourism news and information.
· Providing advertisers with an affordable
advertising medium and personalised
customer service where they deal with the
person responsible.
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opportunity to promote themselves to the
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Local Extra Newspaper takes pride in its
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O The study reveals that 85%
of Australians are hanging on to at
least one superfluous item, with an average
NATIONAL ALPACA
WEEK
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household hoarding 15, equating to $785 worth of
unused items per home. During National Alpaca Week, May 2011, alpaca farms
Cash “With $5 billion worth of goods sitting in houses
around the nation, now has never been a better
all over the country will be opening their gates to the
public. The perfect opportunity for anyone considering

In on time to make some extra cash to boost income,

battle future interest rate rises and supplement
owning alpacas, or just wanting to learn more, to get up
close and personal with these extraordinary animals.

Spring
weekly food and energy bills,” explains Jenny
Thomas, eBay spokesperson. To find a farm in your area go to the Alpaca Association
web site – www.alpaca.asn.au and click on National

Cleaning. Those living in regional areas and higher income

Australian households are hoarding
120 million unwanted items worth
more than $5 billion, according to new
eBay research.
households have the most money to make with an
Alpaca Week. Gippsland is in Vic. Eastern Region
. There are 2 farms open is this area this weekend –
average 17 unwanted valuables per household. Truleen Downs at Gormandale and Merungle at Maffra.
If you can’t go to your farms of choice on the ‘Open Day’
The nation’s biggest potential money makers times, please ring, and make a suitable time for a visit.
include:
• Electronics: 47% of Australians say they
have mobile phones they no longer use, 36%
have redundant audio equipment, 35% have
superfluous movie players or recorders, and 33%
have televisions they no longer need.

• Household Goods: 42% have unwanted kitchen

items, 43% have unwanted home décor, 37% have
unwanted appliances, 34% have unused furniture,
and 35% would like to shed some bedding.

Sitting on a potential fortune of unused and

unwanted items, 48% of Aussies say that they like
to stash their potential money makers in the living
areas of their homes; hallways, rooms, laundry
and the kitchen are the most popular storage
locations.

People interested in finding out how much their

unwanted items could be worth can visit www.
ebay.com.au/education/ebay-house.html. You can
view different rooms online, discover the range of
items that are available on eBay.com.au and see
how much items that you may have around your
home are selling for.

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Native Plants In Your Garden
Australian Native plants are perfectly suited the harsh
climate, but have an image problem based on myths
and misconceptions.
Natives are hardy, low in maintenance and have great
flowers. Even small pockets of Australian plants in a
garden will encourage native birds and wildlife.
Myth 1 – Natives Aren’t Pretty
Natives can be perceived as dull and colourless.
But they come in all shapes, sizes and colours, with
amazing variety. It’s even possible to create a cottage
garden feel with natives.
Myth 2 – Natives Grow Too Tall and Leggy
Eucaplytus Summer Red, covered in beautiful red
cerise balloons of flowers, stands a manageable 5
metres high.
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Rob Egan, Managing Director, together managed funds, unit trusts, Separately
with Josh Egan, Joe Cicala and Staff Managed Accounts & Investment
at Club Financial Services Gippsland Directed Portfolio Services
would like to advise that our Financial
Planning Arm, Club Money Management Investment & Funeral Bonds
– Gippsland will begin operations on the
2nd May 2011. Deposit Products -(eg term deposits,
savings accounts
We are also delighted to announce
the appointment of our own in-house Government debentures, stocks and
Financial Planner Michael Geekie. bonds
Michael will operate under the Club Money
Management -Gippsland Branding. Personal & Business Risk Insurance (eg
income protection, total and permanent
Michael will be available for appointments disability, trauma, life cover, business
from the week beginning the 2nd of overheads insurance, and group life
May, he will discuss your wealth & asset insurance)
protection needs as this is the next
important step in securing your financial Superannuation - (eg rollovers, account
future. based pensions and annuities)
The purpose of the meeting will be to Retirement Savings Account
gather information which can then be
used to determine what areas Michael Michael will look forward to meeting with
can help you with and to decide what the you.
next steps are moving forward.
Please ring 51750411 to book a suitable
appointment time.
Product types that Club Money
Management – Gippsland offer but are
not limited to:
Managed investment Schemes-(eg
Wattles – silvery foliage, scented yellow blooms. There belief, natives do need fertilizer – fertilize about
are over 1,000 species of wattle including Australia’s twice a year, using a native specific fertilizer, low in
national flower, Golden Wattle phosphorus. You can also use organic fertilizers like
blood and bone, or pelletised chicken manure.
Several other gums are not too big for the average
garden, and have colourful foliage that lasts all year
round.
Myth 3 – Natives Don’t Need Pruning
Start pruning natives early. Prune just above a leave
node, where the leaf comes out from the stem. Pruning
helps natives look lush and contained, and stops them
becoming “leggy”. Don’t be afraid to cut them back by
about one third.
Grevillea Moonlight, with yellow flowers throughout the
winter months, is a beautiful flowering native but still
needs pruning every so often.
Myth 4
– Natives
Don’t Like
Fertilizer
Contrary
to popular
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Howdy Folks!
Merry May to y’all -
It’s that last month of Autumn and we’ve
been frantically planting bulbs-one of
these is that regal member of the onion
family, garlic. it’s interesting to know
that it is propagated only vegetively as it
no longer sets fertile seed; yet there are
numerous varieties from which to choose,
each adapted to an area’s climate and day
length so try to pick cloves compatible
with your area.
Many of the imported varieties in your
grocery have been fumigated with “methyl
bromide.” Unfortunately this renders the
cloves sterile. So purchase from a nursery,
organic shop or even better yet, visit an
Italian or Greek friend....he or she will
have a very tasty variety that has been
handed on from family to family.
We’ve all heard tales of the advantages of
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Interesting Coffee Facts:
Coffee is the largest
commodity in world
trade, after petroleum.
Coffee is produced
in around 50 countries,
most of which are in the “
Third World .”
When shopping for perfume,
take some coffee with you in your bag
and have a good sniff in between smelling each
perfume to refresh your nose!
The finest coffee is of the Arabica species.
Brazil and Colombia grows over 72% of the
world’s supply of Arabica coffee beans.
this herb (vegie?) and current studies say
it may lower cholesterol and the incidence
of some cancers when used in the daily
diet (more lasagne please, Maria)
Garlic is easy to grow. Separate the
cloves and plant before the cool weather
in a reasonably prepared bed. Some
folks like to give a side dressing of
nitrogen in August, but I find a monthly
dose of seaweed is fine, as they are light
feeders.
www.thebeanscene.com.au
Coffee is the world’s most inexpensive
luxury.
A mixture of coffee grounds and sugar, fed
to a pot plant and watered regularly, will revive
houseplants that have turned yellow in winter.
Did you know there are around 8,000
coffee beans in one kilogram of coffee?
Coffee is the only product where the fruit is
discarded, and we consume the seeds, which
are the coffee beans.
Each coffee cherry has two
coffee beans, when there is only
one, it is called a pea berry.
Each kilogram of coffee
makes around 120 cups of
the delicious brew.
Sprinkle spent coffee grounds
around the base of your garden plants
and it will stop snails and slugs from
munching them!
A mixture of coffee grounds and sugar, fed
to a pot plant and watered regularly, will revive
houseplants that have turned yellow in winter
The world’s second most popular drink after water
Actually, they are not fussy about much at
all....quite polite really. In summer, when
the leaves are looking ragged, loosen the
soil with a fork and pull the whole plant.
Trim roots and leave to dry for about two
weeks out of rain, but in sunlight. Trim
stems to approximately 25cm. Then
plait and hang or store in shed to finish
drying. They are delightful hanging in
the kitchen. Depending on your variety
and timing, maturity is reached in 150 to
220 days.
Have fun! Happy Gardening
Cheers Nancy
RAGLAN GARDENS
NURSERY
For old world charm to contemporary gardens
7 RAGLAN STREET, SALE PH: (03) 5144 4493