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CLUNESCOMMUNITY NEWS

NOVEMBER 2015

Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and

Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370.

clunesnewsletter@iinet.net Cost: Free

by Lily Mason

Clunes became a war zone for one week in October as filming for the new ABC television series Tomorrow When the War Began hit town during October 5-9th.

Fans of the John Marsden series of teen fiction bestsellers flocked into town to catch a glimpse of the action.

Onlookers were shuffled into shops and laneways to make way for the call of ‘Action!’ And was there ever action!

Wirrawee for a week, Clunes was transformed into a seaside town, with palm trees, bunting, surf boards and a much longed-for hardware store creating a fun set and great talking point.

And then there were the tanks, military personnel, rifles, dramatic stunts, cars ablaze and our beloved Town Hall gone up in smoke...

Some 50 locals were involved in the shoot as extras, security, special effects helpers, crowd control, vehicle helpers and gave use of their shops and cars. Locals Graeme and June Johnstone spent two days on set as extras. Graeme spoke with the locat ion mana ger, who expressed how impressed he was with the community involvement and co-operation.

The six-part series, which is anticipated for release early next year, covers the first of the highly acclaimed seven-book series and features cast from the 2010 film adaptation as well as well-known talents Deborah Mailman, James Stewart from Packed to the Rafters and Sibylla Budd from Winners and Losers.

W i t h many loca l s e m p l o y e d during filming, plus the extra exposure for the town, this ha s been another great experience for C l u n e s . P r o d u c e r M i c h a e l Boughen says Clunes’ inbuilt sense o f “ c h a r a c t e r ” made i t an ideal choice as a location to shoot a number of scenes for the new six-part series.

More photos and footage can be found at the Facebook page: w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /tomorrowwhenthewarbegan.

Thank you from Hepburn Shire Councilby Rebecca Pedretti, Events Coordinator, Hepburn Shire Council

Thank you to the community of Clunes for your patience while Fraser Street was closed to traffic for the filming of Tomorrow When The War Began.

Fra ser S t reet wa s transformed into the fictional coastal town of "Wirrawee" for a week , where we saw surfboards on the footpath, a boat brokerage and even a Thai restaurant spring up in the street, not to mention the temporary round-a-bout and a median strip filled with palm trees.

The sc reen indust r y i s a significant economic contributor to the state of Victoria and while some businesses will have seen positive economic benefits for the duration of filming, it is anticipated that others will see the benefits in time to come, when the mini-series goes to air. Some of our local community groups also received generous donations from the production company as well.

The film crew loved every second of their time in Clunes and can't wait to show us the final production.

Clunes: where the war began

Has anyone seen Athol? On the set of Tomorrow When the War Began. Photo by Rebecca Pedretti

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by Michael Cheshire

Congratulations!Following submissions from locals and work by our

local Councillor Neil Newitt, Hepburn Shire Council has decided to support the community wishes and reinstate the older style seats in Fraser Street in their original positions. The good people of Clunes will be delighted.

Website reminderWe’ve received some great feedback from the

community on the new look updated website clunes.org.

After a great deal of input from businesses and community groups, plus work by a number of volunteers, we can now see the rewards. It is easier to find your way through the site and it is also a great improvement on the eye.

Your info for the site is still most welcome. Please forward it to me at jp33@bigpond.com. If you would like some assistance in putting it together please also let me know and I can arrange someone to assist you with this. Entry is free.

CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS

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News  items,  no@ces  of  mee@ngs,  results  -­‐  up  to  3  lines  will  be  listed  free-­‐of-­‐charge  for  Clunes  social  and  spor@ng  clubs  on  the  COMMUNITY  GROUPS  page  (space  permiLng).

Display  ads  are  available  to  community  groups  at  half  commercial  rates.

All  material  to  reach  the  CTDA  by  the  10th  day  of  the  month.

Note:  ar@cles,  photographs  and  ads  not  to  exceed  2mg  in  size.  Hardcopy  items  can  be  leT  at  the  Clunes  Newsagency,  Fraser  St.  

CURRENT  ADVERTISING  RATES:

Business  card  size  (90mm  x  55mm  horizontal  only)  $25Quarter  page  (ver@cal)  $40Half  page  (horizontal)  $80Full  page  (ver@cal)  $160

All  ads  to  be  supplied  ready-­‐made   as  Word   or   jpeg  files.  No  PDFs  please.

Discounts  apply  to  CTDA  members  and  for  mul@ple  month  adverts.  All  adver@sing  to  be  paid   in   advance  of  publica@on.  Ads  and   pay-­‐ment   can   be  made   through   Jane   Lesock  at   Mt   Beckworth  Wines,  Fraser  St.  

Edited   by   Jane   Lesock.   Layout   &   copyedi@ng   by   Lily   Mason.              Opinions  expressed  do  not  necessarily  reflect  those  of  the  CTDA,  its  individual  members,  or  its  associates.

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More of Rebecca Pedretti’s photos from the set of Tomorrow When the War Began:

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The 155th Clunes & District Agricultural ShowSaturday 21st November 2015by Tessa Ambrose

This year the show has all of our usual favorites as well as a few exciting new additions: a Food & Wine Pavilion, Llama display, VASA Dog Jump, Australian Great War Association display, Poo Lotto and Scarecrow Competition.

We have a new website www.clunesshow.com.au and this year we are introducing online entries! The full schedule is available for download on the website or in hard copy in local shops in Clunes.

We are looking forward to another amazing year!

Ag Society Cookbook Launchby Julie Spittle, Secretary

The Homecrafts Committee of the Clunes and District Agricultural Society will be launching their Cookbook Showstoppers – Cooking the Clunes Show Way on Sunday 8th November, 2015 at the Clunes Town Hall at 2.00pm with a High Tea.

The Cookbook ha s been pub l i shed to commemorate 50 year s o f the Homecraf t s Committee, which was started back in 1964 and was originally called the Ladies Committee.

The Committee was formed to help the men with decisions such as the number of scones that should be displayed.

Members of the original committee and their family are still enthusiastic contributors to the Clunes Show.

The Cookbook is a collection of family favourites, collected by members of the committee and features many recipes entered at the Clunes Show over the years.

Sunday Selection - NovemberA Gallipoli Story

Joshua Funder - Watson’s Pier Stan Watson was among the first ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, and survived battle, fear and disease to build the pier at Anzac Cove from which so many men later escaped. He faced what seemed like an impossible mission: to get every man out alive. Watson never claimed to be the last man to leave Gallipoli, but through to the very end he played his part and became a hero.

Sixty-two years to the day after he stepped away from that fatal shore, Watson took a slow train to visit his family for Christmas and decided to finally tell his life story - to Joshua Funder, his great-grandson.

A Free Author Talk Sun 15 November at 2pm

The Warehouse - Clunesvisitus@clunesbooktown.com.au

together  with  Ballarat by the GlassPresent

A  Music  &  Food  EventSunday  29th  November  2015

LILITH LANELilith is a singer/songwriter with inter-national experience who plays the gui-tar and piano with stripped back sounds from ballads to garage blues.Where:  Lucky  Strike  Lounge  –  ClunesWhen:      Sunday  29th  November  2015Time:       12  Noon  for  LunchTickets:    $45  per  person,  includes  sparkling  wine  on  ar-­‐

rival,  lunch  &  showWine  TasEngs  by  Mount  BeckworthDrinks     Bar  Prices              Bookings:  5345  3308    or    0414  888  955

Book  early  to  avoid  disappointment

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Clunes Ceramic Awardby Graeme Johnstone, Committee Chair

This great exhibition c losed on Sunday 1 1 October wi th the announcement of the $2000 Peoples’ choice award won by Belinda Winkler from Tasmania. She joined the other award winners Pr ue Venables who won the major prize of $10,000, and recognition awards to Kirk Winter, Belinda Wink ler and Maree Santilla. About 25% of the exhibition was sold.

Over 1000 people, many from interstate, visited the exhibition over the four weekends and also looked at, and bought, the work of local ceramic artists in shop windows.

Another highlight was the presence of the Korean Master Onggi potter Mr Hyang Jong Oh. In addition to heading the judging panel, he also conducted two

days of workshops at Clayspace in Daylesford and a very informative talk at the Clunes Warehouse. All were well attended

The committee would like to thank all the sponsors and in particular our major sponsors Union Bank Arts Centre, Lucky Strike Lounge, The Dukes B&B, Clayspace, Clayworks and the Hepburn Shire Council. As always, in Clunes, without our volunteers, this exhibition would not have been such a success. Thank you all.

Clunes Senior Citizens Club December 2015 will see the 40th anniversary of the

opening of our wonderful building.A celebratory dinner will be held on Friday

December 11th.Present and former members are invited to attend.Catering will be by the Clunes Agricultural

members and entertainment by "Garry West and the Decades". A fun night is guaranteed.

Venue: Clunes Senior Citizens, 25 Fraser StreetTime: 6pm for 6.30pmCost per person: $22 Plus BYO drinksBookings and Payment: Eileen Bradsworth on Tel

53454 097 by no later than Wednesday 2nd December.

Chair Graeme Johnstone with major sponsor, Gary Sharp of Lucky Strike Lounge with the People’s Choice award winning art work.

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Clunes Masonic Lodge Supports Local Health Serviceby Erryn Stephens, Manager Communications & Fundraising, Hep-burn Health

Residents of Clunes will benefit from a recent donation by the All Nations Masonic Lodge to support welfare programs at Clunes Community Health Centre.

The Masonic Lodge has for some years been making a donat ion in support of emergency requirements such as food vouchers and short term accommodation to meet the needs of the local community.

The donation was matched dollar-for-dollar by the United Grand Lodge of Victoria with a total of $600 presented to Trish Collocott, CEO of Hepburn Health.

“This is an invaluable contribution which will provide support for vulnerable people in our community, “said Trish Collocott. “We greatly appreciate the longstanding support of the Clunes Masonic Lodge.”

The cheque was presented by Worshipful Master Ray Jessup and Senior Warden Gary Elliott.

“The staff at Clunes Community Health provide a great service to the Clunes community and we are very pleased to support their work,” said Ray Jessup.

Lest We ForgetMr. Norm Shearer, Sub-Branch President

Remembrance Day - 11am Wednesday 11 November 2015

Place a single flower in remembrance of those who died in war.

The Clunes RSL Sub-Branch will conduct a commemorative service at the Cenotaph, cnr. Fraser and Service Streets, Clunes commencing at approx. 10 to 11am so that a minute’s silence can be observed at 11am

At the conclusion of this service all present will be invited to place a single flower on the Cenotaph as an act of personal remembrance.

During the next few weeks, Poppies will be on sale. All proceeds from the RSL Poppy Appeal go towards the Welfare work of the RSL in providing assistance for War Veterans and Dependants, Veterans and Widows Homes, Care of the Aged, Family Welfare, Vocational Guidance, and Hospital Visiting.

Clunes Museum Updateby Rob Anderson

Elections were held in August for the Committee of Management of Clunes Museum 2015/6. Prior to the election, Judith Fawcett and Pat Cook announced their retirement from their present positions of President and Curator. Both these ladies have been the backbone of the museum for a long time and they can be very proud of their achievements. Fortunately for us they are staying on to guide us.

The Committee of Management for 2015/6 is: President James Curzon Siggers, Vice President Judith Fawcett, Secretary Rob Anderson, Treasurer Robert Campbell, Curator Phil Taig, Archivist Pat Cook, Committee Members Betty Duncan, Karen Byrnes, Maureen and Frank Harris, Reg Kinnersly, Norah Campbell, Margaret and Ian Macfarlane.

Volunteers are welcome to ass ist us with cataloguing, etc., on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm. Meetings are every third Thursday 10am to 12pm All welcome.

Goodall’s Appliances Service to washing machines, dryers and dish-

washers, most makes and models. In home or workshop servicing available.

Out of hours service available.

Andrew Goodall 10 Angus Street Clunes Vic 3370 Mob: 0410141954 andrewsgoodall@hotmail.com

Senior Warden Gary Elliott presents Hepburn Health CEO, Trish Collocott, with a donation to support the Welfare Program at Clunes Community Health Centre. Photo supplied.

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Clunes Makers Marketby Christine Lethlean

A new and regular event is happening in Clunes in November. The organising committee of the Clunes Makers Market are happy to announce that the inaugural market will be launched on Sunday 8 November between 9am-2pm. in the front garden area of the Club Hotel in Fraser Street.

With a combined sense of friendliness, fun and community spirit it is envisaged that the Clunes Makers Market will provide a monthly active artisan space for the people of Clunes and for the growing number of visitors to the region to enjoy. There will be various artisans and makers exhibiting their work and several demonstrations for the public to see. Put the date in your diary and come along and ‘Meet the Makers’.

State Upper House Member Western Victoria

Ground Floor, 1 Yarra Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Phone: 5224 2088 email: gayle.tierney@parliament.vic.gov.au

GAYLE TIERNEY MP

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All Makes & ModelsJim Robinson:

03 5461 4619 / 0418 132 82118 Johnson St Maryborough Vic 3465

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B&B / Weekend House CleaningLet us clean your residence and/or get the heaters

started before you or your customers arrive.

Spots for Weekly, Monthly or Seasonal cleans are still available.

Call: Anna: 0400 853 625 / Susie: 0434 022 207

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Neighbourly Natter

Neighbourhood Houses across the country play an amazing role in enabling a community to come together, and init iate activit ies that provide opportunities to learn something new, socialise with others, and just generally enjoy yourself.

In Clunes, our activities have sparked more than just learning opportunities, it’s beginning to result in a whole new area of industry.

Volunteers with the Community Garden and Men’s Shed have recently started making nesting boxes and planter boxes all in time for breeding season and spring planting. While the Small Engine Workshop which we hold every Thursday has been repairing second hand lawnmowers so fast that we now have an excess of them available to sell if anyone needs one!

At the Welding workshop, participants went from working on personal projects they needed done, to helping create a trailer from scratch. I don’t know what is being crafted at Woodwork for Women lately, but I know that doors, chairs, cupboards and a chaise longue have all found their way to being projects in that class.

Make friends, learn a new skill or apply an old one, and tick off your odd jobs to do list at the same time by participating in just some of the practical classes Clunes Neighbourhood House has to offer.

Lana de Kort, Co-ordinator

Regular Activity ProgramFOR  THE  KIDSFOR  THE  KIDS

Clunes  Tutoring  ProgramClunes  Tutoring  Program

Every  Wednesday4pm  –  6pm  (ex.Holidays)

Clunes  Neighbourhood  House

FOR  EVERYONEFOR  EVERYONE

Clunes  Open  House  DinnersClunes  Open  House  Dinners

Every  Tuesday6pm  –  7.30pm Town  Hall,  Supper  Room

Clunes  Community  LunchesClunes  Community  Lunches

Every  Second  Tuesday12.30pm  –  2pm Town  Hall,  Supper  Room

YogaYoga

Various  sessions  each  week  –  see  advert The  Warehouse,  Fraser  St

Clunes  Card  Playing  GroupClunes  Card  Playing  Group

Every  Thursday3pm  –  5pm

Clunes  Neighbourhood  House

Writer’s  GroupWriter’s  Group

Every  second  Monday  of  the  month  1pm  –  3pm RSL,  Fraser  St

Men’s  ShedMen’s  Shed

Every  Wednesday10am  –  12  noon Men’s  Shed,  18  Alliance  St

Welding  ClassesWelding  Classes

Every  Wednesday6pm-­‐8pm Men’s  Shed,  18  Alliance  St

Woodwork  for  WomenWoodwork  for  Women

Every  Thursday1pm  –  3pm Men’s  Shed,  18  Alliance  St

Community  GardenCommunity  Garden

Every  Wednesday  &  Friday  10am  –  2pm

Community  Garden,              18  Alliance  St

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Weekly Introduction to Dance LessonsIdeal for children of all ages

The Juniors (Kindy to Grade 2) class is full, but there are still spaces in the Seniors (Grade 3 to Grade 6) class!

Local dancer, Alice Newitt, is offering aspiring young dancers an opportunity to learn the techniques and foundations necessary to nurture a real love of ballet. Drawing on the discipline of traditional ballet classes, this is a great opportunity for children of different ages to get involved without having to travel to other towns.

When? Every Tuesday in Term 4.Where? Clunes Neighbourhood House Juniors (Kindy to Grade 2): 4.30pm – 5.15pm - $8

per class Seniors (Grade 3 to Grade 6): 5.30pm – 6.30pm -

$10 per classBook Now: Call Clunes Neighbourhood

House at 5345 4078.

BurlesqueWhen? Wednesday, 7pm – 8.30pmWhere? At the WarehouseCost? $12 per person or $100 for 10 week termBook: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on

5345 4078What don’t you know about Burlesque? Burlesque

started as a form of comedic theatre, and still retains that performance element today. It is as much about feathers and fancy gloves, as it is about creating a character and learning the moves to tell an often, fun and flirtatious story. Your tutor will be Bella Puckerlips, who has been performing Burlesque for the past 5 years, with a background in dance and drama, who has been performing with her troupe Bliss Bombs Burlesque based in Daylesford.

“A chance to dance, have a laugh, get fit and enjoy the theatrics that is such a part of Burlesque.”

Small Engine MaintenanceWhen? Thursday, 5pm – 7pmWhere? At the Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance StreetHow Much? $12 per personBook: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345

4078Learn about small engines so that this summer

when you need your chain saw, lawn mower or leaf blower handy, that it is all ready to go.

Has your child drawn a Clunes Christmas card yet?

In par tnersh ip with AAG Property Consultants, Clunes kids are putting Clunes on the Christmas list, by des ign ing the Christmas cards that AAG will be using this year to wi sh the i r customers a Happy Christmas and safe Ne w Year. Us ing photographs a s a guide, we have picked local landmarks for kids to draw. Inside each piece of artwork, we are asking the kids to include something a little bit christmassy for everyone to find.

Drawing templates are available to be downloaded at www.clunesnh.org or can be picked up at Clunes Neighbourhood House, AAG Property Consultants and the Post Office.

Packs of Christmas cards will also be available for purchase. Plan ahead, and pre-order your cards from Clunes Neighbourhood House by calling 5345 4078, so you can put a little bit of Clunes in your Christmas this year.

Thanks to AAG Property Consultants, all funds raised will go towards the Clunes Tutoring program.

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NEW Spaces available for stall holdersLocated at Clunes Neighbourhood House

As you may know, Andrew Brown is now located at the Clunes Neighbourhood House. Andrew is one of our new stall holders and is operating out of the new

community shop and emporium area. Andrew can be contacted on 0429 172 029 or by calling Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078. What you may not know, is that stall holder space is also available for local artisans who might be look ing for an out le t for showcasing and selling their work. Working together with the Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles, we are

promoting the community shop and emporium area as a great place for tourists to pop in, visit the museum and look at the art , collectibles, vintage clothing and bric-a-brac on offer.

For in format ion about becoming a stall holder, contact Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078 to obtain an information pack.

Clunes Primary SchoolWe are looking for Second Hand School Uniforms donations

Our supply of second hand school uniforms is slowly growing, but we need more!

If you have any other uniforms you’d like to get out of your child’s cupboard, we’d love to have them.

Currently we have a range of pre-loved jumpers, shirts and pants available, starting at $2.

Nesting and Planting Boxes Available for sale at Clunes Neighbourhood House

Volunteers in the Community Garden and Men’s Shed have been producing a range of nesting boxes for different animals out of untreated wood for sale. Prices range from $10 up and these sturdy designs have been built for budgies, possums and kookaburra’s so far.

We haven’t neglected those spring planting either, producing a range of planting boxes in a variety of styles. All boxes have been constructed in natural t imber that i s unt reated . Pop into Clunes Neighbourhood House to see what is available or call 5345 4098. Orders can also be taken. Prices range from $40 for a medium sized vegetable box, to upright planter boxes for $60.

All funds raised go back to the Community Garden and Men’s Shed.

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Volunteering  and  Tutors  

A   community-­‐based   Commiaee  of   Management  manages  Clunes  Neighbourhood  House  Inc.   If  you  have  a  sugges^on  for  a  course  or  workshop,   let   us   know   and   we  will   try   to   find   a   tutor   and              publicise   it.   We   welcome   new  tutors  and  volunteers,  please  ring  us  for  a  chat.

Payment  for  courses

Your  place  cannot  be  guaranteed  un^l   the   fee   is   paid   in   advance  and   an   enrolment   form   is   filled  out.   Weekly   payments   are   avail-­‐able  by   special  arrangement.  Re-­‐ceipts   issued.   Courses   will   only  run  if   there  is  sufficient  demand.      Note:  Most   classes  need   a  mini-­‐mum  of  5  people  to  go  ahead.

Privacy  Policy

Clunes  Neighbourhood  House  Inc  respects  the  right  for  informa^on  privacy.  Informa^on  collected  and  held  on   learners  and/or   tutors  is  stored   in   accordance   with   infor-­‐ma^on  privacy  laws.

Clunes  Neighbourhood  House  Inc  acknowledges  the  support  of  the  Victorian  Government.        

Anyone over 50 years old gets free in ter net access a t C lunes Neighbourhood House v i a the Broadband for Seniors initiative. Come in anytime we’ll help you get started.

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by Judy Burn

You might think there is nothing very interesting about a Newsagency. Every town and suburb has one, and they all sell much the same things. But the Clunes Newsagency really is something. It’s a central place in the town and Ken and Margaret are friends to all. You can buy your usual newspapers, magazines, stationery and the like, but you can also have a chat, meet and greet other regulars, and check out what is going on in town. You can buy tickets to local functions, submit your entries for the Clunes Show, or various other competitions, and hear the latest local news.

Ken and Margaret came to Clunes 22 years ago. They wanted to buy a small business in a country town, close to Ballarat as their children were at school and university there. Ken had taken a redundancy from his job in a bank and to operate a newsagency was a good option for change. They had lived in small towns before and “knew how they work”. Fortunately the Clunes Newsagency was up for sale, so they applied.

In those days, prospective newsagents were interviewed by representatives of several newspapers, Tattersalls and The VANA Board of Management (the Victorian Authorised Newspapers Association). You didn’t just hand over your cash. Nowadays it is much easier, since the industry has been de-regulated, but Ken and Margaret had to go through several interviews, like job interviews.

Ken had long been involved in local football and cricket, and when they attended the last interview, he had an achilles injury, from playing cricket. That impressed the panel, who said he must have been well-involved in community life. So Ken and Margaret were successful in their application and Clunes has benefitted ever since.

The newsagency sells a wide range of additional goods, including art materials, toys, gifts, Christmas decorations, books, even reading glasses, and you can have photocopying done or buy Tattslotto tickets. Anything you might need which isn’t there, Ken and Margaret will source for you. With Ken’s experience as a Bank Manager, he is well-qualified to operate an agency of the Bendigo Bank. This is a real boon for Clunes, since the two banks which were here closed down some years ago.

Ken and Margaret love their work as they get to know pretty well everybody in town. They welcome newcomers and visitors. People ask them questions and they are able to give out useful information. They “know the pulse of the town” and are involved in everything that’s important.

Ken has been active in the CTDA (Clunes Tourism and Development Association) for over 20 years and helps to promote many local events through the newsagency. Ken and Margaret play a huge role in welcoming newcomers to town and introducing them to others, largely through attending regular “drinks” places - in past years Robbie G’s Wine Bar, and more recently “Drinks at the Gallery”

Ken and Margaret see themselves as an information hub and a conduit for linking people. They are well-suited to their multi-faceted roles, as they are both gregarious and cheerful by nature, and have a great ability to get along with everyone. It is great to go into the newsagency and know you will find a friendly greeting, but never gossip.

Ken and Margaret feel they have gained a lot from the town of Clunes, and are keen to continue contributing towards it. When they retire, which may happen in the next year or two, they both plan to become more active as volunteers. We can only hope that the newsagency is then sold to another couple who will continue the great cooperative work that Ken and Margaret have been doing there.

Retailers Extraordinaire: 5 - Ken & Margaret Gibson

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Preparing for the Fire Seasonby the Clunes Fire Brigade

Preparing for the fire season for some people can be overwhelming. A written fire plan can help make this process simpler. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for the fire season:

• Sit down and review your written fire plan. If you don’t have one, now is the time to consider creating one

• Think about putting together a relocation kit• Keep grass trimmed• Consider clearing up falling branches around

your property• Move firewood away from the house • Keep gutters clean and empty throughout

the fire season• Make sure your property number is visible• Download the CFA Fire Ready App• Follow the Clunes Fire Brigade on Facebook

for more t ips – www. facebook .com/clunesfirebrigade

The Brigade will be in the main street on Saturday mornings with information on Fire Plans and preparing your property for the fire season. Brigade members are

more than happy to work with you to develop a fire plan for you and your family.

At the time of publication, it is unknown exactly when fire restrictions will come into force however it is expected that it will be earlier than previous years.

Have you taken the Fire Safety Pledge?The CFA have just released the Fire Safety Pledge

campaign and local brigades need your help!You can win a Bunnings voucher just by taking the

pledge. Local Brigades can also win $1000 but we need as many people to get behind our local brigades by taking the Fire Safety Pledge and selecting your local brigade.

1) Go to www.thefiresafetypledge.com.au 2) Select the fire safety actions you will take 3) Select our brigade from the drop-down box 4) Click the button in the follow up email to verify

your accountYou’re in the draw to win 1 of 5 $ 200 Bunnings

vouchers.Brigades are competing for $ 1000 cash prizes for

having the most number of pledges assigned to them.

Open seven days

CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 13

Notes from the PastArticles from the Clunes Guardian and Gazette - November 1886.

There were a number o f s ide shows and amusements of various descriptions on the ground, including a bazaar and merry-go-round, the two latter being “run” in connection with the hospital. The arrangements of the show were excellent, Mr C. Terrill and Mr T. D. Hardy, the secretaries, were as usual indefatigable, and to their services the success of the exhibition is materially ascribable. It may be added that the prizes awarded aggregate £560 in value. The takings at the gate amounted to £95 13s 6d, a sum considerably exceeding any gate money received previously in Clunes on like occasions.

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An  Australian  Endorsed  antenna  installer  who  will  carry  out  an  Antenna  Signal  Strength  check  and:

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• Installa@on  of  extra  outlets• Install   Wall   Mounted   televisions   and   Theatre   Cabling  

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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 14

Clunes  Newsagency49  Fraser  St  |  Phone:  5345  3223  |  Fax:  5345  3747

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Clunes Family Hairdresser47 Fraser St, ClunesPh. 5345 3754

Clunes Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (closed Mondays)Now @Talbot Town Hall Mondays 9am-2pm

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0437 437 331

Tennis for Everyone !!Professional Tennis Coaching in Clunes

with David Shields ~ 39 years international coaching experience ~ Lessons for individuals & small groups ~ Certified Professional Racquet Stringer ~ Social tennis events organised ~ Ages 5 and up welcome — beginners to pros

Ph: 5345 4028 or 0412 810 612for more information

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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 15

Clunes Field and Gameby Lynne Jones

Another top shoot held by Clunes FGA with 105 shooters competing on the day. Congratulations to Milton Rodda and Andrew Hobbs for both achieving a 'Possible' 25/25 during the event.

Results:High Gun: OTG - L McIntyre 66/75AA Grade: A Hobbs 68, C Hobbs 68, J Tombolato 67A Grade: D Skrokov 72, A Edwards 67, H Dunstan 67B Grade: P Stevens 74, C Glover 71, G Moorby 70C Grade: D Edlin 74, S McBain 73, A Stephenson 70Veterans: M Rodda 71, W Coad 71, E Jones 69Ladies: M Hall 72, B Shirley 49Under 18: J Aringo 85, W Clarke 75Under 15: B Mort 64, R Fitzgibbon 59

SPORTS NEWS

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CATHERINE KING MPFederal Member for Ballarat

Standing up for the Clunes

Community

Electorate Office:5 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat 3350Ph. 5338 8123www.catherineking.com.au

Authorised by Catherine King MP, 5 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat, VIC 3350

Jo Millar - 0438 081 301 - jo@aagproperty.com.auAngela Flowers - 0437 456 908 ange@aagproperty.com.au

Phone: 5345 3533 | Web: www.aagproperty.com.au

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Bread & Circus Provedore53 Fraser Street Clunes

Serving breakfast and lunches

Wednesday to SundayDinner Friday & Saturday nights

Local produce

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

Free listing (up to 3 lines) for Clunes social and sporting groups. Items may be edited for space reasons. Information is supplied by community groups and published in good faith. Community groups can purchase additional display ads for half normal price.

All   NaEons  Masonic  Lodge  Every  first   Tuesday  except   January.  New  members  most  welcome.  Contact  Secretary:  Mar@n  Jones,  0418   103  722  or  mar@n.jones2@bigpond.com.

Anglican   Church   St   Paul’s,   Templeton   St.  Worship-­‐   Eucharist   for   all  ages  @2pm  on  2nd  &  4th   Sunday   (winter)   or  5pm  (warmer  months)  followed   by  bring  &  share  meal.  Enq:  Father  Ryan  Benne?  0422  864  108  or  email  benne?r@7mail.com  for  bap@sms,  weddings  &  funerals.

Carpet   Bowls   Indoors   at   Clunes   Senior   Ci@zens  Hall.  Each  Weds   and  Saturday  from  1.40pm.  New  members  welcome.  Come  along  for  a  fun  aTernoon.  Enq:  Eileen  Bradsworth  on  5345  4097.  

Clunes  &  District   Agricultural  Society  Meet   3rd  Thur  of  month   from  Feb   -­‐   Oct.   Nov   meet   Thur   before   Show   &   Thur   aTer.   President-­‐Malcolm   Hull   contact   5345   3037;   Secretary-­‐Barb   Adam   5345   3042.  HomecraTs-­‐Julie  Spi?le  5343  4201.  Website  www.show.clunes.org

Clunes  &  District  Young  Farmers  Mee@ngs  every  2nd  Weds  7.30pm  at  the  Young  Farmers  club  rooms  at  the  show  grounds.  A  friendly,  social  environment  for  anyone  aged  16-­‐30.  Contact  Jenny  0400  613  153.  

Clunes   Angling  Club   All   welcome.   Meet   on   the   first   Monday   each  month  7.30pm,  old  SMB  building  behind  Clunes  Mechanical  Repairs.

Clunes   ArEsts'   Group   Meets   on   the   2nd   Saturday   each   month,  11.30am  at   the  Bo?le  Museum,  to  mingle,  discuss  art   and   promote  ar@s@c   opportuni@es   in   Clunes  and   the  region.  To   learn  more  or   get  involved,   contact:   Jo   Rye   (Secretary),   0434866725   or   Lorna   Fitz-­‐patrick,  0403555063.

Clunes  Badminton  Club  Inc  For  further  info  ph:  Billie  Drife  5343  4233.  Compe@@on   runs   at   the   Clunes   Spor@ng  Complex,  7.30pm.  All   levels  and  ages  from  secondary  school  to  veterans  welcome.  

Clunes  Bowling  Club  Enq:  Jason  Ryan:  5345  3648  or  0409  453  642.

Clunes   Book   Club   Enquiries   Roma  ph:   5345   4037.  Book  club   meets  7.30pm  on  the  2nd  Thursday  of  the  month  at  the  RSL.

Clunes   Card   Playing   Group   Every   Thurs   at   Neighbourhood  House,  from  3pm.  Games  usually  euchre  or  500.  Cost  $2  per   session.  New  players  welcome.  Enq:  Judy  5345  3342  /  0408  088  119.

Clunes  Community  Garden  Alliance  St.  Open  10am  Mon  &  Wed.  Con-­‐tact  Clunes  Neighbourhood  House  5345  4078  or  Stephen  Arrowsmith  0429  709  720.  

Clunes   Country  Women’s  AssociaEon   Welcomes  women   of  all   ages.  Mee@ngs  on  2nd  Weds  of  month  10am,  followed  by  shared  lunch  and  craT.  Come  along  for  a  cuppa  and  share  skills  &  knowledge.  Enq.    An-­‐astasia  Jones  53453969  or  Beth  Neville  0491109244.

Clunes  Field  &  Game  Enquiries  to  Eric  5345  3571.  

Clunes  Football  &  Netball  Club  Enq:  John  Bedwell  0438  320  634/  Kath  Milne  0448453665/Email  clunesmagpies.com.au.  All  welcome.

Clunes  Garden  Club  Mon  2  Nov  -­‐  meet  9am  at   Seniors  Rooms  to  car  pool  to  Kyneton.  Buy  morning  tea  on  arrival,  BYO  lunch  to  enjoy  in  the  Botanical   Gardens.  Visit   the   Garden   Tap   nursery,  and   Rosebery  Hill  Topiary  Gardens.  Mon  7  Dec  -­‐  Christmas  Dinner  6pm  for  6.30  start   at  Seniors   Rms.   Bring   salad/dessert   to   share.   Meats   provided.  $5   per  head.  BYO  drinks.  Enq  Jill    0438640431  

Clunes  Golf  Club  Inc  Ph:  5345  3499.  Contact  Kevin  Steart  5345  3127  or  Laurie  Lees  5345  3034.  Course:  18  holes,  sandscrapes,  par  70,  all   year  round  play.  Non  members  $5  green  fees  for  18  holes.  Under  16  free!  Wednesday  is  50+  (younger  players  welcome).

Clunes  Landcare  and  Waterways  group.  Meets  on  4th  Thurs  of  month  at   the   Angling  Club.   Contact   Chris   O’Donnell   0408034017   for   more  info.

Clunes  Library  at   The  Warehouse-­‐Clunes,  36  Fraser  St   (next  to  Collins  Place).  Open  Mon  &  Thur  10am-­‐6pm,  Wed  &  Fri  10am-­‐4pm.  Sat  &  Sun  10am-­‐2pm  Closed  Tue.  Ph:  5345  3359.

Clunes  Men’s  Shed  Now  open  from  10am  Mondays  &  Wednesdays  at  the  Community  Gardens  site,  18  Alliance  St.  A  safe  and  friendly  space  for  men  to  meet  in  a  workshop  seLng.  Enq:  Vaughan  0419430250.

Clunes  Museum  Volunteers  CommiHee  Meet  10am  every  Thursday  at  The  Warehouse.  Commi?ee  Mee@ngs  2nd   Thursday  each  month  10  am.  Ph.  5345  3592.  

Clunes   Neighbourhood  House   Inc  Bo?le  Museum,  70  Bailey  St.  Ph:  5345  4078  Email:  admin@clunesnh.org.  Open  9am  to   3pm,  Tuesdays  to  Fridays.  Internet  &  prin@ng.  Free  internet  to  over  55s.  Gallery  avail-­‐able  for  hire  for  mee@ngs  and  events.

Clunes  Playgroup  Meets  Clunes  Health  Centre  Wed  10am-­‐12pm  term  @me  (except  3rd  Wed  of  month  -­‐  Clunes  Library  10.30am  story@me).  For  parents/caregivers  &  pre-­‐schoolers  to  enjoy  each  others'  company.  Enq.  Roxy  Weston  0477  182  905.

Clunes   Pre-­‐School   109   Fraser   St.   Any  enquiries   please   phone   5345  3228  or  email:  clunes.district.kin@  kindergarten.vic.gov.au.

Clunes   Probus  Club  Meets   every  2nd   Tuesday   of   the  month   at   the  Clunes  Town  Hall   at   9.45am.  Visitors  most  welcome.  For   informa@on  contact  Barb  Webb  on  ph  5345  3865  or  Barbara  Fyfe  ph  5345  3579.  

Clunes   RSL   Sausage   Sizzle   and   Devonshire   Teas   held   on   the   second  Sunday  of  the  month  at  the  RSL,    30  Fraser  St,  from  10am  to  2pm.  

Clunes   Senior  CiEzens  Club   Inc  Further   informa@on   from  the  Secre-­‐tary,  Eileen  Bradsworth  on  5345  4097.

Clunes  Tourist  &  Development  AssociaEon  7.30pm  3rd  Monday  every  even  month  at  The  Warehouse.  Everyone  welcome  from  community  &  business.  Enq:  Michael  Cheshire  0418500680  or  jp33@bigpond.com.

Clunes  Writers'  Group  meets  2nd  Monday  each  month  (exc  January)  1  -­‐  3pm  at  RSL,  30  Fraser  St,  please  use  the  side  entrance.  All  who  would  like  to  write  are  welcome.  Contact  Rhonda  5476  6227.

CreaEve  Clunes  Inc.  Organisers  of  the  annual  Clunes  Booktown  fes@-­‐val  and  monthly  Sunday  Selec@on  author  talks.  Volunteers  always  wel-­‐come  for  fes@vals  or  other  events.  Contact  us  on  5345  3947.  

Goldfields   Central   Gold   ProspecEng  Club.  Meets  3rd  Wednesday  of  each   month   6pm   at   the   Na@onal   Hotel.  All   interested   people  wel-­‐come.  Darren  Kamp  0439  453  884.

Lee  Medlyn  Home  of  BoHles  Management  CommiHee  Meets  at   the  Bo?le  Museum,  70  Bailey  Street  Clunes  on  the  2nd  Wednesday  of  the  month  at  10.30am.  Visitors  welcome.

Monday  Night   Netball   Clunes   Every  Monday  evening  during  school  terms.  2  seasons  per  year.  Enq  Lana  0427  781  080  or  Liz  0429  453  808.

Tourello  Red  Cross  Meets  first  Thur   of  month,  2pm  at  the  RSL,  Fraser  St.  One   of   the   oldest   Red   Cross   branches.  All   welcome   to   join   this  wonderful  organisa@on  and  support  your  community  membership.

Yoga  Classes  Clunes  &  Miners   Rest.  See  ad.  Beginners  welcome   any-­‐@me.  Enq  Lily  0459138797,  or   lilymason75@gmail.com.  In  associa@on  with  Clunes  N’hood  House.  Private  classes  available.