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Following on from last month’s cover story which looked at ways to salvage the Wildlife Wonderland property in Bass a er its closure last year, I emailed a detailed proposal to the owners, Milemaker Petroleum. Weeks later I received some encouraging news which I greeted with cau ous op mism. I was asked to give a talk at the company’s head office in Melbourne.

While my proposal was for the ini al clean-up, the company’s management wanted to know what else I had in mind. I went along to the mee ng with an open mind armed with documenta on, videos and of course an exuberant amount of passion, knowing that only two probable outcomes were likely. And that was for the company to warm to my plan and provide the finance or else the other op on, which was to finance the plan by other means.

Not surprisingly, the la er op on prevailed with Milemaker’s management expressing that the company was in the investment business and needed to get a return on its latest investment; remembering that the former Wildlife Wonderland a rac on came with the territory when Milemaker purchased the land for its service sta on complex in Bass. However, the owners would agree to clean up the property at its expense but only if I could come up with viable long term plan and one which the company would agree to.

So where to next? Well, I le the mee ng with the company’s management agreeing to give me the chance to come up with a master plan for a viable and sustainable tourist a rac on.

To outline my plan and gauge community interest in the property, I am scheduling several special mee ngs around South Gippsland

and Bass Coast to discuss the ma er. I will be looking for businesses with historical significance such as woodcarvers, modelmakers, blacksmiths, historical socie es and the like to come on board, as well as businesses or sole traders who feel they could make a significant contribu on to the park’s long term sustainability.

I will also be looking at ways to fund Australia’s largest all-working, interac ve, historical model railway. Though some people may think this is a harebrained scheme, for the park to remain viable and profitable for the long term, a major drawcard is needed. And I believe with what I have in mind, tourists will come flocking in their thousands. Small businesses alone are unlikely to remain afloat in the ini al years without a major drawcard and there are no plans to bring back caged animals. Tourists by the busloads and in hire-cars travel past the area everyday to other major a rac ons. Once the property has been re-established, all that will be needed is some publicity and new signage and the masses will return - providing there’s a worthwhile a rac on in the offing.

For those wondering about the shark exhibit, because this hasn’t been maintained for over 12 months, it’s in rather a sorry state and Milemaker’s management and I agree that the shark needs to go. Therefore, if anyone is interested in acquiring the shark, let me know and I will pass this informa on on to the owners.

Mee ng dates and places are being sorted out now and these will be extensively publicised throughout South Gippsland and Bass Coast next month. For informa on or expressions of interest, feel free to contact me on 5678 2014 or 0427 553 755. Ian Cole, Editor.

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A COMMUNITY'S FIGHT FOR CHILD CARE LOCALLY Bass 2013 Auction Fundraiser Night - Saturday 2 March

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This fundraising evening held at the Kilcunda-Bass Sports Club in Bass was a success and event organisers from the Bass Valley Community Group Inc. (BVCG) were very pleased with the result.

Each year the community and volunteers come together at Bass in support of this fundraiser, which raises money for local children's services and benefits local families with children needing child care.

Last year the event raised just over $6,000 which was great but this year the group aimed higher.

Plenty of friendly bidding wars took place and bargains were up for grabs. The money raised from the fifty-two items auctioned, along with gold coin admissions, some cash donations received and the proceeds of a major raffle draw saw the event raise $7,400 in total.

Showbags were given to everyone and there were plenty of giveaways and door prizes.

Winners of the raffles were: 1st Prize = Ron Walker (ride-on mower) 2nd Prize = Tom Wilson (trailer) 3rd Prize = Ron Walker (chainsaw) Yes that’s right, Ron won the 1st and 3rd

prizes. What are the odds of that? The main driving force behind the event

was BVCG's Fundraising Co-ordinator, Peter Hill, of OsaBrands, who worked tirelessly for six months in the lead up, collecting items for auction and who was then additionally the auctioneer on the night of the event. With assistance from me (Tanya), President of The Bass Valley Community Centre, we auctioned items individually and every item was sold. The community really came out for this one and for a great cause.

The lucky winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes) of the raffle received a ride-on lawn mower, a trailer and a chainsaw. As already mentioned, quite amazingly the ride-on lawn mower and the chainsaw prizes were both won by the same person.

All proceeds from this fundraiser go to ensuring delivery of local children's services. Bass Valley Community Group’s Occasional Care, Bass, now operates an extra day per week due to heavy demand and some of the funds raised will be needed to maintain this level of child care for the next 12 months. The Children's Hub project will also need to be financed.

The Bass Valley Community Group is faced with the pressure of growing demand for child care and until the Children's Hub project becomes a reality, the small Occasional Care facility in Bass continues to be the only successful centre-based child care facility for families of a vast region delivering a high quality program

which is now doing well thanks to the community who attended the fundraiser.

The funds from events like this also ensure prices of child care places are kept affordable and as low as possible for families. The group is working on behalf of their region and families who want increased childcare services to be made available. Concepts which stem from community need cost money to implement and the Bass Valley Community Group is working on this project as well.

Should the group receive local government support, it can then head to its State and Federal members for support of the proposed development - a children's hub in Corinella Rd near the Corinella turnoff (just off the Bass Highway) where the Bass Valley Community Group’s future aim is to open its doors to accessible long day child care five days a week, so it can meet the needs of the community.

Tanya Hughes

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BASS VALLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP (Home and Community Care) 10am - 2pm. We welcome all members of the community. Lunch is provided and transport in our Community Bus to and from the centre can be arranged. Wheelchair access is available. Cost $12.

BASS VALLEY OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE 9:30am - 2:30pm. Active Early Childhood Development Program. Qualified staff. $30 pre-paid flat daily rate. Bookings essential. COMMUNITY BUS to WONTHAGGI Pick up from 8:45am. Bookings essential. Cost: $12 return. LEAD LIGHTING 10am - 12 noon. Cost $5. DROP IN DAY 10am - 2:30pm. Pool, cards, darts, scrabble or just a friendly chat.

BASS VALLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP (Home and Community Care) 10am - 2pm. We welcome all members of the community. Lunch is provided and transport in our Community Bus to and from the centre can be arranged. Wheelchair access is available. Cost $12.

DROP IN DAY 10am - 2:30pm. Pool, cards, darts, scrabble or just a friendly chat. PATCHWORKING 10am - 2pm. Visitors or participants welcome anytime during the term.

BASS VALLEY OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE 9:30am - 2:30pm. Active Early Childhood Development Program. Qualified staff. $30 pre-paid flat daily rate. Bookings essential. REIKI 10am. Reiki natural healing method. Visitors welcome anytime. COMMUNITY BUS to WONTHAGGI Pick up from 8:45am. Bookings essential. Cost: $12 return.

——————————————— Articles published in the Bass Valley News are not necessarily the views of the editor and/or the Bass Valley Community Group’s Committee of Management.

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In this edition

Page 2 Bass Auction Fundraising Night plus Computer Ad.

3 News at Bass and the Editorial.

4 & 5 Community Notice Board includes upcoming community events and general information.

6 Bass Coast Shire News.

7 More Local News.

8 & 9 News Around The Towns.

10 F1 Australian Racing Car Drivers.

11 Maru Koala & Animal Park - Pirate Festival.

12 & 13 Entertainment & Trivia.

14 It’s That Fair Time Of The Year.

15 Flier for the Coronet Bay Easter Beach Fair.

16 Bendigo Bank.

The Bass Valley News is a voluntary community newsletter which covers the Bass Coast (including Phillip Island) and parts of South Gippsland. 1700 copies are distributed monthly to Bass, Cape Woolamai, Corinella, Coronet Bay, Cowes, Dalyston, Grantville, Kilcunda, Lang Lang, Newhaven, San Remo, Smiths Beach, Surf Beach, Silverleaves, Rhyll, Wonthaggi and Ventnor.

~ Advertising Costs in B&W - GST inclusive ~ Small (typical) = $ 17.50 Double small = $ 35.00 Quarter page = $ 60.00 Half page = $100.00 Full page = $180.00 Double page = $320.00 Colour is an additional 100% on top of the b&w adverts.

Other ads are negotiable. Long term ads are welcome. Community and non profit ads are free of charge.

The Bass Valley Committee of Management and staff thank all our advertisers for their continued support.

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Weekly Activities

at the Bass Valley Community Centre

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BINGO THURSDAY 7:30PM BASS OVAL

BINGO AT BASS more support or face closure

The Kilcunda-Bass Football Club’s BINGO may have to cease due to a lack of players attending these nights. BINGO has been running for 30 years, first starting at San Remo, then moving to Bass.

Volunteers and the bingo players have helped raise money which has gone towards building the sports club, the caretaker’s house and other sporting facilities in the recreation reserve.

BINGO is held every Thursday evening at the Kilcunda-Bass Sports Club. Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and BINGO is held in a comfortable air-conditioned room. Bar facilities are also available. Raffles and prizes are all part of the night. Ticket sales are at 7:30pm.

Please come along and enjoy a fun night. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact David Brown on 0409 142 395.

Hi all. March is always a busy time of year for community-held events. This brings me to a moot point which was discussed two years ago. And that is, is there a need for a district community calendar that could be regularly published online or in a community newsletter? The Bass Valley News did try this for about a year but due to a lack of

community input, the calendar was shelved. The calendar was designed to prevent exactly what is about to occur

(depending when you get to read this) and that is, five major events are all being held in March in the Waterline district, namely Corinella, Coronet Bay and Grantville. Three of these are on the same weekend. Wouldn’t it be more profitable for these organisations to have a method whereby they could coordinate with each other to schedule their events some distance apart? Many families have a limited weekly budget and to spend what’s left over on several events over a short period may not be possible. I reckon if community events were more evenly spread throughout the year you could see a considerable increase in profits for all the organisations concerned. Ed.

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Editor - Ian Cole

‘Working with the

Community’

Available to assist with your concerns in relation to Federal Government matters

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42 Murray St Wonthaggi (enter via Biggs Drive) For appointment phone

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FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH Corinella Community Centre 1st Friday of the month ................... 12pm

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CWA BASS GROUP 59th Annual Exhibition of

Handicrafts Art & Home Industries

Corinella Public Hall, Smythe St, Corinella

Saturday 16 March 10am - 4pm Sunday 17 March 10am - 4pm

Admission $3

Children accompanied by an adult FREE. Light lunches, morning and afternoon teas.

Display of arts, crafts, photography, cooking, floral arrangements, preserves and more!

Demonstrations, trade tables, a raffle, mystery jars. Enquiries to Elizabeth Milner - 5678 3280.

(Specific details on page 8.)

Contract Services available for:

Revegetation Small to large scale, site preparation, seedlings and direct seeding, indigenous species sourced locally.

Invasive Plant & Animal Control Identification, spraying (ChemCert accredited), woody weeding, hand and flame weeding in sensitive areas, rabbit baiting.

Environmental Consulting Flora and fauna surveys, weed management plans, and weed/salinity/ farm mapping/Net Gain reports.

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Phillip Island Jazz - Sunday 17 March Sunday afternoon jazz at the Phillip Island Jazz Club on Sunday 17 March at the Ramada Resort will feature Don Jordan’s famous Trombone band ‘Lazy Bones’. ‘Lazy Bones’ has been on the Melbourne jazz scene since the mid 1980s and has delighted audiences ever since with the group’s unique instrumentation, extensive repertoire of well known and unfamiliar tunes and songs and varied presentation. Eric Budd’s prowess on the trombone has to be heard and seen. It will open your eyes and ears to the capabilities of the trombone in expressing the essence of jazz. The line-up on Sunday 17 March will be Eric Budd, Nick Pietsch, Matt Isaacs and Don Jordan on trombone, Tully Ingamells on Piano, Ronan Nicholson on Bass, Monique Zucco on drums with vocalist, Sarah McDonald. Eric Budd is a stunning young trombone player, whose father Clive is also a musician living in Grantville and is a leading light in the annual Inverloch Jazz Festival organisation. ‘Lazy Bones’ will not be appearing at Inverloch this year so the group’s Phillip Island gig will be the only chance South Gippsland jazz fans will have to see them locally this year. Matt Isaacs, Tully Ingamells, and Ronan, who is only 16, are all students who are already top players of their respective instruments and the appearance of ‘Lazy Bones’ at Phillip Island gives local jazz fans a great opportunity to see this amazing collection of young musical talent all playing together in this amazing band. The jazz concert runs from 2pm until 5pm. If you want to make a day of it, lunch is

available at the Numbers Restaurant at the resort. Bookings are essential on 5952 8000. If you have any queries regarding the jazz concert contact either the President, Robin Blackman, on 0432 814 407 or the Secretary, Jill Boyce, on 0417 416 300.

The Phillip Island Jazz Club meets monthly at the Ramada Resort. Membership is available. So come along and enjoy the friendly relaxed club atmosphere and some of the best jazz on offer in Victoria. See you there on Sunday 17 March. Roger Clark.

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Creative Gippsland - Gippsland Arts Festival May 2013: Creative Gippsland is calling for expressions of interest from artists, arts groups, musicians, writers, performing artists and businesses to be involved in the fifth Gippsland-wide festival of arts. The Arts Festival runs from 1 to 31 May. Events will be marketed with the theme of S P A C E. For more information and an expression of interest form, visit our website or contact Josephine Kent, Arts Officer on 1300 226 278. Mayoral Charity Ball sponsorship opportunities: Sponsorship packages are now available for this year’s Mayoral Charity Ball to be held on Friday 12 April in support of the Bass Coast Community Foundation. The Bass Coast Community Foundation will use the proceeds raised from this year’s ball to help create opportunities for young people in Bass Coast. For more information visit basscoast.vic.gov.au or you can contact Samantha Bennett on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or you can email s.bennett@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Mayor’s Message: At the moment, Bass Coast seems to be alive with art and music! Events like the San Remo Art Show, the Inverloch Jazz Festival and the Corinella & District Arts Show, display the talent that abounds in our community.

I am a passionate supporter of the arts and a firm believer in the benefits of arts and culture. Music and art create a spirit of well-being in a community. It is a way for people to connect. It is a way of strengthening bonds. Research shows that the health of a community can be monitored by the strength of its arts and culture. Studies by VicHealth, Arts Victoria and Australian Bureau of Statistics (to name a few) show just how popular and important cultural pursuits are to Victorians. The last ABS study showed that Victoria’s attendance is above the Australian average with 3.7 million of us attending cultural events and venues each year!

We are fortunate to have so many talented people in our Shire and events like art shows and music festivals give us all an opportunity to share in and enjoy that talent. There are also many opportunities for all of us to enrich our lives by personally getting involved in the arts. There are numerous classes available in Bass Coast, from singing, art classes, theatre groups and choirs. Visit your local Neighbourhood or Community House or look at our online Community Directory to find out more.

Council supports the arts and culture of the Shire in many different ways. We commit $50,000 annually to public art. We provide hands-on support and advice to community arts events. Financial support is available through our community grants. Visit our website to find out how your arts group or event could be eligible for a grant. Applications close on Friday 29 March.

Since before amalgamation, Council has been acquiring art work for the Bass Coast art collection. In recent years, we have upgraded our acquisition program to increase the opportunities for artists. The centrepiece of the program is the YAC (Your Art Collection) Awards. By entering one of our local art shows, five artists will be selected to exhibit at the YAC Awards Exhibition in September. A piece from one of these artists will be selected for the art collection and we will all be able to enjoy and admire it for many years to come. Details of the YAC Awards are available on our website and in the Arts Round The Shire booklet, which you can find at our Customer Service and Visitor Information Centres.

Ongoing Free e-Waste collection: Due to the overwhelming success of the recent TV and computer collection weekend, Bass Coast Shire Council will provide computer and TV disposal at no charge at all transfer stations. Specific details are on Council’s website at basscoast.vic.gov.au

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Job Vacancy/Communications Volunteer Work from home, Work your own hours!

Do you have a journalistic background, a writing background, a literature background or marketing experience? Want to work from home or in the office at Bass and offer a few hours a week to a community not-for-profit group? Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on the community and it can have many benefits for you too. The Bass Valley Community Group Inc.(BVCG) located in the Bass Coast Shire is seeking a skilled, dynamic and enthusiastic person for the position of Communications Volunteer. BVCG is a Neighbourhood House/Community Centre located in Bass, Victoria. Our centre offers programs and activities which encourage and develop the growth of the community through inclusion, consultation and participation. We also provide support services/programs to meet the needs of the community.

Responsibilities of this role:

Write stories/articles for the Bass Valley News and local papers about BVCG Assist to generate a vibrant brand awareness Write feature pieces about grants received and their benefit to the community Liaise with local media Write about BVCG developments, initiatives and major projects Present ideas which develop BVCG’s business branding, PR and growth Write about BVCG’s volunteers to promote during National Volunteer Week Suggest media strategies/marketing plans for upcoming fundraisers and events Work with our coordinator to support PR and awareness in the community Contribute content for Facebook/website pages to generate online interest Write stories which promote awareness of BVCG’s programs/activities/services Communicate with the community in ways that engage and build community

participation To apply or discuss this position or other volunteer positions, call the BVCG. President, Tanya Hughes, on 0431 937 514 or email tanya@bvcg.org.au

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Grantville & District Memorial Park Committee of Management

New Committee The Annual General Meeting of the Grantville & District

Memorial Park Committee of Management was held in March and new office bearers have been elected for the coming year.

The new office bearers are Roger Clark (Chairman), Kat Cox (Vice Chairman), Barbara Loach (Secretary), Ray Wallis (Treasurer) and Chris Cox (Special Projects).

Bass Coast Shire Council Committee Co-ordinator, Jenny Churchill, was on hand at the meeting to present certificates of recognition of service to retiring committee members, Helen Zervopoulos, Christopher Nagle, Zena Benbow and Thein Tran.

The Committee of Management of the Grantville & District Memorial Park is looking for two volunteers to join the committee and suggest that if you are interested in joining the team to email either the Chairman, Roger Clark, at clarkrg@primusonline.com.au or the Secretary, Barbara Loach, at barbaraloach@bigpond.com Your input will be most welcome.

The Grantville & District Memorial Park is a wonderful asset for all residents from the area to enjoy with the history walk a must for residents and visitors alike. Perhaps take a stroll through the park on your way to the foreshore walk. There’s fishing off the jetty as well.

There is an undercover barbecue facility and the kids can play in the purpose-built playground while the adults study the fascinating history of the area.

Details of the committee’s plans for the park and events throughout the year will be featured in future editions of the Bass Valley News. Roger Clark.

~ VALE ~ A resident of Grantville for over a decade, Bob

Kimpton passed away on 18 January 2013. Bob, aged 74, was married to Coral and he will be

sadly missed by many. Described as a ‘man’s man’, he was also a female

charmer and just a likeable bloke in general. One of Bob’s regrets was that he was not better

educated. However, anyone will tell you that he had many talents and much expertise.

One of his mottos was, ‘if you can’t buy it or it's too expensive, then make it’. As a consequence, Bob became very clever at making things. He was an innovator and could figure out the workings of almost anything mechanical.

Once I made the mistake of referring to him as a very good friend, when he chastised me quite correctly stating, ”You’re not my friend, you’re my best mate.”

Bob, all your mates miss you. Roger Membrey.

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March saw our second rally held in the township of Bass. Five well-decked out double kayaks took to the water at Bass Landing with the rally’s coordinator, Stewart, paddling his single kayak and staying to the rear of the pack for safety.

Some paddlers did need assistance as the wind was quite strong. But as they got further upstream, the river narrowed and the reeds became higher. This gave some protec on from the wind for the last part.

The rally was med for high de to be at its peak upon reaching the finish line at the old Bass Highway, Bass Bridge adjacent to the George Bass Reserve. It took about an hour and a half to complete and included a ques onnaire which had to be filled in along the way.

The winding river, along with some tricky ques ons, had the paddlers stumped on occasions.

The day was topped off with a barbecue in the reserve. Ian Cole.

CWA Bass Group members from Loch, Glen Alvie, Coronet Bay, Cowes, Grantville, Woodleigh and Nyora branches, are all busily engaged in comple ng their handicra entries for their annual Handicra s Art & Home Industries Exhibi on being held on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March at the Corinella Public Hall.

With over a thousand entries, there will be a huge variety of exhibits for cra enthusiasts to admire and aspire to. Featured compe ons will be the Helen Bell Trophy with the theme ‘Bags’ which is to be a display judged on presenta on only. The displays could include handbags, patchwork bags, kni ed bags, hand cra ed bags or even plas c or paper bags. The second themed branch compe on is ‘Denim, Lavender and Lace’ which is to consist of five hand-cra ed ar cles being judged on presenta on and workmanship.

Eight CWA judges have been engaged to deliberate and decide on the winners and minor placings.

The CWA State President, Carol Clay, will open the exhibi on

then present trophies to the winners at 11am on the opening day. Several accomplished handicra s people will demonstrate

embossing and diecut card making, broderie purse applique, drawn thread work, felt brooches and spinning.

Visitors will be able to pick up a bargain at the trading table, produce stall or cake stall and they will also be able to par cipate in raffles, mystery jars and a lock and key compe on.

A er viewing the exhibi on, visitors will be able to purchase and enjoy a High Tea or a light luncheon of CWA homemade delicacies.

Admission is only $3 and children with adults are granted free entry. I hope to see you all there.

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Patchwork, Cra & Kni ng: Second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Come along and join in with this happy and crea ve group of s tchers who meet twice a month to share ideas, skills and laughter. Bring along your lunch and your project.

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Last year in our December edi on there was a mistake in the answer to one of the ques ons in Roger Dodger’s Trivia. The ques on was, “Who is Australia’s only Formula 1 racing car driver?” To which the answer was, “Mark Webber.” However, currently there are two Formula 1 drivers. The other driver is Daniel Ricciardo. Daniel Ricciardo’s first race was in the Bri sh Grand Prix in 2011. In a career full of big steps, Ricciardo's biggest step came in 2011 when during the season, the Australian replaced the two HRT drivers during prac ce sessions. So the man from Perth was now a regular in the F1 paddock. A break-through came just a er mid-season, when he was given a full me posi on as HRT’s number 1 driver. No doubt this move gained him a lot more experience. Could 2011 get any be er? Answer! Yes. A couple of weeks a er the end of the season, Ricciardo was confirmed as a full me racing driver for Toro Rosso for the upcoming 2012 season. A na ve of Perth, Red Bull junior Ricciardo made a name for himself when his racing career took him to Europe. In 2008, he won the Formula Renault West European Cup and the Bri sh Formula 3 Championship in 2009. His F3 success earned him a berth at the end-of-season F1 test for rookies and again Ricciardo duly delivered, leaving the Jerez shootout with far and away the best mes, a er driving for the sister team of Red Bull. His consistent pace and intelligent feedback in those tests earned him the 'super-sub' role as test and reserve driver for Toro Rosso and Red Bull in 2010, while he also found

me to take the silver medal posi on in the Renault 3.5 championship. Mark Webber’s first race was the Australian Grand Prix in 2009. Webber is one of the most respected drivers in Formula 1 owing to his skills both on and off the track. The Australian driver, who came close to clinching the drivers' championship in 2010, had a poor season the following year where he was unable to match his dominant team-mate Sebas an Ve el. Webber's career in F1 has been a difficult one but he has stood resolute and gri y, facing all

the highs and lows he came across in a decade in the sport. Webber started his F1 career in 2002 with Minnows Minardi and immediately made an impact scoring points in his debut race on his home soil in Melbourne. His solid performances meant that he moved to Jaguar the following year and then to Williams in 2005, where he spent two seasons. Webber could hardly show what he was capable of in teams that refused to break the mid-field shackles but then in 2007, the door opened with Red Bull. A er two seasons with the Milton Keynes-based team where he helped develop the car over the years, he finally achieved his maiden F1 win in 2009. That was enough to give him the confidence he needed and went into the following season as a serious contender for the

tle, un l Ve el dashed his hopes. In 2011, Webber struggled again and could muster up only one win in the shadow of Ve el's dominance - but regardless, the Aussie grit can never be wri en off.

Australian F1 Racing Driver’s record

in alphabe cal order David Brabham 1990: Raced for Motor Racing Developments and in 1994 raced for MTV Simtek Ford. Gary Brabham 1990: Raced for Life Racing Engines. Sir Jack Brabham 1955 - 1970: Raced for the Cooper Car Company, Rob Walker Racing Team and the Brabham Racing Organisa on. World Champion in 1959, 1960 and 1966. Warrick Brown 1976: Raced for Walter Wolf Racing. Paul England 1957: Raced for Ridgeway Managements. Frank Gardiner 1964, 1965, 1968: Raced for John Willment Automobiles and Bernard White Racing. Tony Gaze 1952: Raced as an independent entry.

Robert ‘Paul’ Hawkins 1965: Raced for John Willment Automobiles and DW Racing Enterprises. Alan Jones 1975 - 1981, 1983, 1985 - 1986: Raced for Custom Made Harry S ller Racing, Embassy Racing with Graham Hill, Durex Team Surtees, Shadow Racing Team, William Grand Prix Engineering, Albilad-Saudia Racing Team, TAG William Racing Team, Arrows Racing Team and Team HAAS (USA) Ltd. World Champion in 1980 and came third in 1979 and 1981. Thomas Kenrick ‘Ken’ Kavanagh 1958: Raced as an independent entry. Brian McGuire 1976, 1977: Raced as an independent entry. Larry Perkins 1974, 1976 - 1977: Raced for Dalton-Amon Interna onal, HB Bewaking Alarm Systems, Mar ni Racing, Roarty Watches Stanley BRM and Team Surtees. Tim Schenken 1970 - 1974: Raced for Frank William Racing Cars, Motor Racing Developments, Brooke Bond Oxo TeamSurtees, Flame Out Team Surtees, Team Surtees, Trogan-Tauranac Racing and John Player Team Lotus. Vern Schuppan 1972, 1974 - 1975, 1977: Raced for Marlboro BRM, Team Ensign, Embassy-Graham Hill and Team Surtees. Daniel Ricciardo Started in 2011: No wins, no podiums thus far. Raced for HRT, Toro Rosso and currently for Red Bull. David Walker 1971 - 1972: Raced for Gold Leaf Team Lotus and John Player Team Lotus. Mark Webber Started in 2011: 9 wins, 34 podiums. Raced for Minardi, Jaguar, Williams and currently for Red Bull.

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where ‘der be lots for young pirates to see and do”.

Tickets can be purchased now from Maru directly or online by following the link at Maru’s website. Entry will be cheaper than the normal daily cost of an all day pass (entry to both the animal park and mini-golf) and includes admission to all games and ac vi es, unlimited rounds of Pirate Pete’s Mini-golf and entry into the animal park. Pre-purchase your ckets before the event and save 10%. See our Maru website or phone us at Maru for more details.

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Rodger Dodger’s Trivia Mine Disaster

by Roger Clark Following on from last month’s story on

the Wonthaggi State Coal mine, which was well received, judging by the number of people who spoke to me about it, this month I thought I would take a look at one of Australia’s worst mining disasters.

The Mount Kembla Mine disaster was the worst peace-time disaster of Australia’s history, until the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria. It occurred at the colliery adjacent to the village at 2pm on 31 July 1902. The explosion, caused by ignition of gas and coal dust by flames used as torches by the miners, killed 96 workers.

Mine Manager, William Rogers, had been quoted as saying, “The mine was absolutely without danger from gases and that gas had never been known to exist in the mine before.” The Sydney Morning Herald recorded, “One of the best ventilated mines in the State.”

However, the explosion left 33 widows and 120 fatherless children. An enquiry returned a conclusion that the Mount Kembla Mine was both gassy and dusty and the Meurant brothers and William Nelson came to their death from carbon monoxide poisoning produced by an explosion of fire-damp ignited by the naked lights in use in the mine and accelerated by a series of coal-dust explosions starting at a point in or about the one main level back headings and extending in a westerly direction to the goaf (a disused section) marked 11 perches on the mine plan.

A Royal Commission concerning the disaster held in March, April and May 1903 confirmed the gas and coal dust theory

accepted by the earlier coroner’s jury and rather than holding any individual official of the Mount Kembla Company responsible, the Commission stated that only the substitution of safety lamps for flame lights could have saved the lives of the 96 victims. However, flame lights continued to be used well into the 1940s.

Some of the dead were buried in Mount Kembla’s village cemetery, which also contains a 2.5 metre tall memorial to the disaster listing the names of the miners and two rescuers who perished in the disaster.

The majority were buried in the more remote Windy Gully cemetery one and a half kilometres west of the village at which an annual memorial ceremony is observed during the Mt Kembla Mining Heritage Festival on the first weekend after 31 July.

Mount Kembla is situated on the New South Wales south coast approximately 75 kilometres south west of Sydney near Wollongong and Illawarra.

Mount Kembla is joined to the sandstone cliffs of the Illawarra escarpment, overlooking Wollongong and the summit is 534 metres above sea level and is a prominent local landmark where it has a lookout linked to a 5.5km ring track. The mountain has a unique collection of flora, being a fusing point for northern and southern types of eucalypt growth which contains many types of rainforests. It also has two orchards on the western slope and American Creek flows down the mountain past the mine and the village.

The Mount Kembla Ring Track follows a course around the mountain starting from the Kembla Lookout carpark on Cordeaux Road and goes down some stone steps into a gully that flows down into the Dapto Creek then goes along the southern side of the mountain through palm and fern growth

before turning at the junction where there is one of two pit pony watering holes on the east side of the mountain. The right turnoff then goes into private property on Farmborough Road but the left turnoff goes north to the second watering hole and the mine entrance.

The walking track and the whole mine area is rich in history and is popular with visitors wanting a closer look at what was Australia’s worst peacetime disaster for more than a century.

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‘lipstick’ and ‘flights’? 4. Who wrote, ‘I love a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains’, in

the poem My Country? 5. What virus was introduced in Australia in the 1990s to act as a

biological control agent against the feral rabbit population? 6. In what year was the $1 note replaced by a coin? 7. What cards are used to tell fortunes? 8. At what age does a filly racehorse become a mare? 9. Name the sea that separates Italy from the Balkan Peninsula. 10. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which two non-

capital cities in Australia have a population in excess of 500,000? 11. Which two Australian explorers sailed together in the 1770s on a small

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war involving Israel in 1973? 16. What phrase traditionally begins most fairy tales? 17. What is the floral emblem of Victoria? 18. What is the largest national park in Australia? 19. Which dessert was named after Australian opera singer Dame Nellie

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As always, Easter Saturday brings us the Coronet Bay Market and this one will be very special featuring two of the best acts from Coronet Bay Unplugged. We will hear the sublime voice of Lucy Najm and the charming duo No Strings Attached who will perform in the new alfresco area near Copious Coffee.

The increasingly popular Bay Café is inside the hall where there are also a number of stalls for you to browse before you order breakfast, morning tea or lunch from the enticing menu. We have always said the best egg and bacon sandwiches come from Coronet Bay Market but they are now better than ever! Every market we take on board the preferences of our customers so who knows what delights there will be this time!

Come along and meet or make friends inside or out under the new market umbrellas. The umbrellas have been purchased as part of our tribute to the late Ken Nicholls whose contribution to the market over the years was exceptional. It seems fitting that at each market we can now remember him in one of the places he loved best and in a very practical way that he would have approved of.

There will also be the usual sausage and hamburger sizzle, a spinning wheel for fantastic meat trays, the opening of the bric-a-brac store which raises funds for the Coronet Bay Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, the store manned by the Coronet Bay Playgroup which has lots of surprises for sale including toys and many other stalls providing the shopper with some excellent bargains.

Stalls are available for anyone wishing to participate and sell their wares at a cost of just $10 for the day or $15 for a large space. Contact Ann Reed on 5678 0341 if you are interested.

~ CORONET BAY EASTER BEACH FAIR ~~ CORONET BAY EASTER BEACH FAIR ~ EASTER SUNDAY 31 MARCHEASTER SUNDAY 31 MARCH

Ten years ago a group of community committed people met on the foreshore at Coronet Bay to discuss the possibility of having a beach fair. Who would have thought on that day that it would continue to what it is now?

Although it has progressed over the ten years, the fundamentals and philosophy of the fair are still as alive as ever - that is family, children and community. The fair embraces the past in a modern era through the age old activities for kids such as races, sand castles and competitions. Children are invited to dress up as mermaids or pirates and of course there will be the Easter Bonnet Parade and a competition for the Best Dressed Pet.

You don’t get this type of country atmosphere in the city and Coronet Bay is proud of its local community fair - and rightly so as ten years is quite an achievement. To celebrate the 10th Anniversary, there will be some special activities, including a procession of classic cars, after which they will be on display in the grounds. These cars are a joy even for people who aren’t car lovers.

From a musical aspect there will be the twenty piece Victoria Police Show Band who are a talented and enthusiastic group of musicians who will present a range of popular songs. A great performance will be eagerly anticipated. Wherever the groups goes it receives rave reviews, so we know the band will add that something extra to the fair. Come and swing and sway to the music on a special dance floor.

The family/community atmosphere will still be there of course, including the presence of King Neptune who for ten years has been a favourite with the kids. He will, as usual, arrive from his home in the sea and preside over the races and competitions, as well as telling stories to the little ones. He might visit the sand castle competition and if he has the time he will no doubt want to hear the band.

For the kids there will also be the fun of donkey rides and animals to pet plus go karts, a bouncy castle and many other activities including crafts. And for the whole family there will be mini golf which is always a crowd favourite plus a range of ‘country style’ stalls, including a local winery.

There will be a great range of food including pizza, Dutch pancakes and a coffee cart in addition to the mandatory sausage sizzle. The ladies from the CWA are going to provide scones, cakes and slices. There will also be a wine tasting stall which is a first for our fair.

The classic cars will lead off from Fred Gration Reserve to arrive at the foreshore in time for the official opening by the Mayor at 10:15am. The program for the day’s events will be available at the Coronet Bay and Corinella Stores, as well as the Council website and Facebook. Do come along and bring your friends to what is bound to be the best fair yet.