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ROTARY CLUB OF RICHMONDThe Tiger Rag

Meeting 2062 13 July 2009

Speaker

Gavin MartinMaking the GFC your BFG

ChairJohn Benger

Forthcoming:

Date

20 July

27 July

Speaker & Topic

Beryl Jones- The Smith Family

Leigh Wallace- Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund

Chair

Pam Heath

Trevor Pang

Meeting

2063

2064

Birthdays

thJanice Peeler 10

Wedding Anniversaries

Nil

Induction Anniversaries

Nil

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is de er nP t’ s pot LapeF hr to m My Fellow Rotarians, This time of year always draws many of our members overseas. This year, financial crisis or not, many have headed for Europe once more. I trust that Janice & Dot will enjoy their 4 week ‘SOIREE’ to Italy & France following tonight's meeting. I feel sure the rest of our members wish all ‘GLOBETROTTERS’ the best of luck & look forward to their safe return. Our new Sergeant, John Nairn, will be licking his lips at the thought of large fines for our travelers upon their return........talking about John, we trust he is feeling better and ready to resume the role of Sergeant, which he does so well. Good Luck John! On Wednesday last I attended the Rotary Club of Kew on Yarra, at the request of their new President, Anne Brown, to explain to their members the concept of 'FRIENDS of Richmond Rotary – FORR’. I feel confident that they will form a ‘Friends’ group following their board meeting next week. After all the hard work put in by Jenny List & her Active Group, our Club innovation is racing ahead, with many clubs looking to forming a Friends’ group. Incidentally, if any of our members knows someone that could be interested in joining our Friends’ group, someone you are only too happy to vouch for, please contact Jenny - knowing you will get great support. The round of Changeover Dinners for the Heritage Cluster concludes tonight with Fitzroy. I will represent the club after our meeting. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or induction anniversary like Miles (29 wonderful years!), celebrate well, don't drink & drive and we look forward to seeing you next week. Michael O'Sullivan President 2009-2010

Rotary Leadership Institute – Part 1 Training Day

At the start of a new Rotary year why not improve your Rotary knowledge and make new Rotary friends. How?

By enrolling now for the Part 1 Training Day to be held on Sunday 26th July at the Montague Continuing Education Centre, 100 Montague Street, South Melbourne.

Contact Vicki Teschke on 0412 525 055

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WE’RE SO PROUD OF OUR PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS’- The Rotary Club of Richmond honored three of its members with a Paul Harris Fellowship Recognition – Jean Marc Berthier, Josephine Cowling and Judy Nettleton (Sapphire). The Paul Harris Fellow recognition was established in 1957 to honour Rotary founder, Paul Harris, and as a way to show appreciation for club contributions of US $1,000 to Rotary Foundation's charitable, humanitarian and educational programs. Every Paul Harris Fellow receives a pin, medallion and a certificate when he or she becomes a Fellow. This identifies the Paul Harris Fellow as an advocate of the Foundation's goals of world peace and international understanding. In Australia in particular, it is also the recognition of outstanding service to our community, unprecedented commitment to club life and ‘service above self’. Our 2008-2009 RCR President, Trevor Pang, made the presentations at the Club Changeover Night, held 29th July, 2009. The following Richmond Rotarians were each recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow in special appreciation for the ways in which their lives exemplify the humanitarian and educational objectives of the Rotary Foundation. CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jean Marc Berthier PHF - Taking on the leadership role in a Rotary Club is a rewarding experience. The application of commitment invariably involves hard work and vision. The responsibility of trying to administer a change in Club Leadership Planning is daunting. I suspect it is even more when English is not your preferred language. And I imagine that everything heard, read or spoken would require translation. That being so, it is a brave person who takes on the Presidency. Such a person is Past President Jean Marc Berthier. As President during 2007-2008 you showed outstanding service to the leadership of this Club, the Rotary Club of Richmond.

Josephine Cowling PHF - Our Club has always prided itself on the willingness of our partners to pitch-in with assistance whenever required. When a partner becomes a Friend of Richmond Rotary and immediately immerses themselves in Club activities with dedication and conviction, the question needs to be asked – why is this person not a Rotarian? We did ask. And now this person will be our next President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Richmond. Since becoming a member in 2008 she has committed to nearly every project in our portfolio, made firm friendships with everyone and endeared herself to everyone. Her community spirit and goodwill are infectious and an inspiration to us all.

Judith Nettleton PHF – Recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow Twin Sapphire Pin. Judy is the epitome of a true Rotarian and practises the principles of the 4-Way test in everything she undertakes. Since becoming District Governor during Rotary’s Centennial Year, Judy has become our Rotary oracle. She is an inspiration to our Club and to Rotary, and her capacity to serve has made this world a better place.

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Jenny List, Co-Ordinator Rotary Club of Friends of Richmond Rotary (FoRR) ________________________________________________________________ What year and why did you join Friends of Richmond Rotary? I originally joined the RCR Ladies’ Group in 1978, taking on the mantle of leadership in 1981-1982 when Brian was President. In 2003 the Group was reactivated and became the Partners’ Group - by then women had been admitted as Rotarians to the Club. The Partners’ Group had a name change to ‘Friends’ in 2006 – so I didn’t so much ‘join’ the Friends of RR - as become one! (Partners’ of Rotarians automatically become a FoRR. A few choose not to for personal reasons. Sub-Ed.)

What keeps you committed to the Friends of Richmond Rotary? I see a need to keep in contact with all of the Family of Rotary who are not presently Rotarians, to keep them interested in Richmond Rotary and in touch with the activities of the Club. In this way there is an expanded pool of helpers for projects; an opportunity to maintain fellowship; and a link with all those connected or interested in the Club in any way.

What was the first Rotary project you assisted with & your memories of it? The District Conference in Albury in 1984, when Norm Moore was District Governor and Brian was M.C., was an interesting project for the Club. Andrew Alexander (from Alexander’s Mens Wear) was still painting the huge ‘Memories’ stage backdrop five minutes before the opening of the Conference! We were worried that there were more delegates than seats, but some didn’t arrive in time, so all was well. The Rotarians and wives were distinctive in yellow shirts with Tiger pockets created by Miles Schofield’s Company, (Cashs’) and black trousers/skirts. What’s been your favourite Friends of RR commitment and why? I think my favourite Friends commitment was the Pets on Parade Coffee Shop; seeing so many of the Friends Group rostering so willingly, and participating in all manner of other stalls and activities on the day. It may not have been so financially successful, but was a great success in providing fellowship between Rotarians and Friends of Rotary. What keeps you awake at night? Listening to the radio news at night (usually midnight) and hearing mostly atrocious happenings world wide, and then going to sleep wondering how we could help ( but feeling so fortunate to be living on the clean, green [sometimes] island continent of Australia, and having a happy, fulfilling family life).

ON THE

SPOT

If The (Bottle) Cap Fits... Seems that a gift-wrapped, be-ribbonned bottle of Sparkling Shiraz was quietly presented to PP Trevor Pang by the Manager of the Amora Riverwalk Hotel on the night of the final meeting of the RCR, prior to Changeover. Trevor was seen in the lift at the end of the night firmly clutching his gift. A sharp-eyed member noted that the bottle's label aptly carried the name - 'Over the Top Shiraz'! (2004 Mclaren Vale). Mmmm...once 'over the top' it's all downhill from then on!

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THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IS IN YOUR HANDS – Internationally In Michael’s Presidential year ahead he has committed Richmond Rotary once again to the Rotary International’s major project - Polio Plus – ‘we will certainly be running a major fundraiser towards this in early in 2010’; acting on a request from the Rotary Club of Colombo, we will be playing a small part in helping with sanitation requests. Our wonderful Friends of Richmond Rotary have already committed financial support & more support will be forthcoming from our Club; The East Timor Kindy Box project, under the excellent leadership of RCR’s International Chair, Barbara Woodberry, will be continued as it was in Rotary year 2009/10, enhancing the great work and achievements so far. THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IS IN YOUR HANDS – Locally The Club will remain committed to these ongoing, viable local projects:

1. The Rotary Youth Arts Project and the Next Step Program, both of these innovative projects are concentrated on 10 or more disadvantaged young people. The Next Step Program participants will each have a personal mentor for 3 years.

2. This will be managed by the Big Brothers & Big Sisters organization and will provide a $1000.00 Educational Scholarship & paid work experience. A 3 year educational package will prepare them to develop their sense of purpose & help to create a career.

3. The Yarra Primary School Kitchen/Garden project support will continue 4. Together with our Club’s support for the Boroondara Kindergarten, Richmond 5. Ambulance Victora’s ‘4 Steps For Life –CPR Information Program’ will also be run again by our

Club, with the Heritage Cluster Clubs being invited to take part. 6. Continuing our Club’s ongoing commitment to local youth programs, a new involvement is the

Richmond Rotary representation on the Melbourne Girls’ College Sustainability Collective, an exciting new venture headed by the senior Environment Team Students.

THE FUTURE OF ROTARY IS IN YOUR HANDS – Traditional Club Projects Our traditional projects still include:

1. Ainger Public Speaking Awards 2. Slade Literary Awards 3. Mock Job Interviews 4. Clean Up Australia Day 5. Siemens Science Experience 6. MUNA 7. RYLA 8. RYPEN 9. Membership Development

ROTARY YEAR 2009 - 2010

Why don't you ever see the headline, 'Psychic Wins Lottery?'

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TIPS FOR TREVOR – our PAST President! How should PP Trevor spend his time now that he is a Past President? (Which is different to being a PIT - past it president!) Here’s some suggestions compiled by his ‘closest, warmest, dearest’ Club cohorts –

1. Polishing his Porsche – he’s down to bare metal already! 2. Watching late night TV – re-runs of ‘T Pang President Extraordinaire’! 3. Digging the dirt and/or cooking with the kids each week at Yarra Primary's

Stephanie Alexander Garden Program - he'd be the biggest/littlest kid of them all!

4. Dog Obedience Training - handy knowledge for his future Rotary District commitments! Sit! Stand! Clap! Clap More! (They can find out what it’s like to clap the skin off your hands before he’ll leave the podium! We’re ‘clapped-out!)

5. Knitting knee rugs for the comfort, at meetings, of our rickety-knee-ed, retired-but-still-active, Club Members and Friends

6. Starring in his own musical classic – ‘Peter Pan(g)’ Put the kettle on, settle down and scribble out your (helpful and printable) suggestions! Forward them to Annie Wysham –Sub-Editor and keep that infectious smile on the dial of our eternally young, slim and energetic PP - Trevor Pan(g)!!!

?�?�?�?�?�?�?�?�?�?� From their website: www.richmondrotary.org/ Of the 32,000 Rotary Clubs which exist worldwide, the first to form in Virginia was the Rotary Club of Richmond, chartered 1913. All Rotary clubs are comprised of community leaders in diverse fields such as business, the professions, education, and public service. Our current 105 members actively subscribe to Rotary's motto of 'Service Above Self.' We work in a wide variety of projects which benefit people in all walks of life both locally and internationally.

The Rotary Club of Richmond meets weekly for fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Our Tuesday meetings are held each week at 12.15pm at the beautiful Willow Oaks Country Club. Here a featured speaker highlights a topic in current events, regional history, the arts, or contemporary business. The most enjoyable aspect of Rotary is developing contacts and friendships in a spirit of service with leaders in fields completely different than your own. It's not just a great lunch! Rotary serves its community by providing financial support, fellowship, energy, and inspiration.

No mistaking this Richmond Rotary, Virginia, USA, Member’s message!

MEET THE ROTARY CLUB OF RICHMOND: In RD 7600, Richmond, Virginia, USA

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Our ‘Rotarian behind the Badge’: Krissy O’Reilly

By Annie Wysham, Sub-Editor

“I really don’t know what was the purpose of asking me to speak,”

stated Krissy at last week’s Club meeting. “I’m not being myself at

this moment as I’m very nervous and couldn’t sleep and don’t feel

it’s a very good way to get to know me.”

Not true Krissy! Since your ‘Rotarian Behind the Badge’ talk to the

Club, we now know that the town you grew up in was

Katandra…and we even now know where Katandra is! In the ‘fruit

bowl’ of the Goulburn Valley, Victoria, it is at the centre of a now

drought-stricken orchard and dairy district, developed as a soldier

settlement for Diggers who served in World War II. Approximately

150 people lived in the town itself. You were one of a close family

of 7: 5 children plus Mum and Dad who’ve now been married for

30 years! (Go Mr & Mrs O’R!) The second child, you have 3 sisters

and one brother and you all had lots of pets. Back in the early 80’s your Dad was the Water Bailiff - a law

enforcement officer responsible for the policing of bodies of water, such as the channels, rivers, lakes etc -

But I’ll let Krissy (Kristen) tell her story…

Sport was very important at Katandra West Primary School. The 4 R’s included Reading, ‘Riting,

‘Rithmetic and Running endless laps of the school oval! A close community that enveloped you with a

sense of really belonging. With a big emphasis on sport, life was netball, tennis, little athletics, the footy

club and swimming lessons. There was also the local Catholic Church community, Brownies then Girl

Guides. School holidays were spent riding bikes to friend’s farms, often getting to help milk the cows, or

at home with Mum: baking, board games, obstacle courses, crafts or camping in the backyard! Going to

Notre Dame College in Shepparton was a big change as I knew no-one. I made friends with people who

made me laugh, a very important element in my friendships.

Family holidays: it was my parents’ priority to have one a year. One particular year Dad gave us kids a

choice - to choose between a holiday in Cairns or spend the money on carpet for the house? We kids chose

Cairns! The carpet came much later! Other family activities included building a new house, brick cleaning,

paving the yards, wood chopping and our annual event – cleaning the swimming pool! We seconded the

CFA hose for this, the surrounding lawn was water-logged and everyone pitched in, including the

neighbours – all such fun!

Stayed in Shepparton after Yr 12 as not sure about going to Uni; but after a rare sickness, treatment and recovery decided to go to Uni in Melbourne. Enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)/Teaching course at Deakin. Lived on campus and became very involved in campus life and socialising. Then I met a boy from New York so travelled back and forth between NY and Melbourne for 3 years. Travelled through Asia, America, Europe inc Italy, France, Greece and England in study breaks and went on student exchange to NY for a semester. Eventually resettled back in Melbourne, single again! Started my Master of Education (Language & Literacy) while teaching ESL part-time at Box Hill TAFE, completing my Masters last year. For my Thesis I compared 2 groups of Chinese students – those who changed their names for Western names, versus those who stayed with their traditional Chinese names. 6 months ago I got my first full-time job – and it was the very job I wanted! I now work at NMIT in the Research and Development Department as an Educational Development Officer. I am also currently studying for a Master of Politics and Policy at Deakin.

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Future goals? Learn a language; complete a PHD in Education in

language and literacy

Passions? Learning about myself; learning about others. Making things

happen. Improving literacy.

Advice to myself? Whenever I feel like I’m in a rut, make a change!

Create some unpredictability! (Eg: putting myself in uncomfortable

positions like this one!)

Influences? My dad. We are very close and similar in personality. I admire him often.

What I value in others? Ambition, self-awareness, sense of humour, spontaneity, confidence

Outlook? Change promotes growth and development. I believe my purpose is to grow and develop; therefore

my intention is to expose myself to as many different life experiences as possible. I believe in making my

own luck.

Why Rotary? I joined Rotary because I wanted to meet new and different people in my community. People

with a passion for service above self and a willingness to give of themselves. Rotary is such a great model.

Footnote: The youngest new member, Krissy was nominated by PP Trevor to receive the inaugural Rotary Club of Richmond’s ‘President’s New Member Award’ for her commitment to Rotary ideals; particularly ‘Service Above Self’, We continue to admire the manner in which she has embraced the Rotary family since her induction in April of this year and immersed herself in Club activities and projects, supported by her partner, Dave Jackson. Includes the RYPEN Host Committee and Membership Steering Committee; helped on the cake cutting working bee and rode on the start of the Great Aussie Bike Ride – and all this before being inducted as a Rotarian! Her quiet and committed leadership of the Richmond OXYGENS (Our X & Y Generations), along with FoRR, Nick Cowling and Dave, continues to be admired by us all. As PP Trevor cheerfully stated at the Club Changeover Night: “By the way Krissy, when I asked PDG Jim to do the introduction for the President’s New member Award, Jim agreed only on the condition that you were the nominee!” Applause all round!

OUR NEXT ‘CLUB FELLOWSHIP DINNER’

Friday July 24, 2009 at 7.00pm at the

CHENG MOON RESTAURANT (Malaysian & Cantonese Cuisine)

661 High Street, East Kew Upstairs, above Bendigo Bank

(Mel Map: 45 H4)

Join with your fellow Club Members & Friends – simply enjoy each other’s company, whilst finishing the month on a high note ̄

4 courses for $30

BYO wine & fully licensed

R̄SVP: Brian List T: 9816 9747 M: 0411 222 724 E: list@brendow.com.au

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OXYGens’ Tree (Planting) Change - Hi everyone! Please forward this to relevant friends and colleagues.

The OXYGens tree planting in Glenaroura-Broadford has been postponed by three weeks to Sunday 9th August. Apologies to all of you who had agreed to participate on July 19th - but don't despair, it's still going ahead! The reason it’s been postponed is that the property owner(s) must put 'rip lines' in the soil to make planting the baby trees much easier. Due to a lack of moisture, the rip lines were not able to be done until the 7th July, so the tree planting ‘tomfoolery’ has been postponed until August 9th. The ambition is to plant 10, 000 trees that day; so your help is much needed.

The response so far has been fantastic - with more time to get people involved, we will undoubtedly achieve the 10, 000 tree target on the day! Be sure to pass on the details of the tree planting to your friends and colleagues and get back to me with numbers. Respond by phone or email and we will keep you in the loop for transport arrangements, departure times and other relevant details (nearest pub etc!). Hope to see you on the 9th August. Krissy O'Reilly & Nick Cowling OXYGens (Our X & Y Generations) Rotary Club of Richmond K: 0421 068 611

MGC Sustainability Collective: Invitation To Take Part

Next meeting: 28th July at 5.30pm –7pm

The MGC Sustainability Collective is a group of Melbourne Girls College staff, students, parents, school councillors and community members interested in achieving the best environmental outcomes for students at the College. Our first meeting was attended by City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Amanda Stone, Annie Wysham from Richmond Rotary, Geoff and Robyn Ball from ‘Future Spark’, as well as parents, staff and students. The next meeting will discuss the new Schools Environmental Tracking System (SETS); plus focus on developing the School Environment Policy and environmental management plan, both of which are an integral part of achieving a Sustainable School status. Invitation To Take Part: If you would like to contribute to this group, or simply learn more about the environmental sustainability initiatives at Melbourne Girls College, then we would love to welcome you to the collective.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday the 28th of July in the MGC Information Centre, Yarra Boulevard, at 5.30pm. Enter via front reception. Please RSVP to Andrew Vance, Environmental Programs Co-Ordinator email: avance@mgc.vic.edu.au

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Do you remember when...

*It took 5 minutes for the TV to warm up

*All the girls had ugly gym slips

*Nobody owned a thoroughbred dog

*Nearly everyone's Mum was at home when the kids got in from school

*Your mother wore nylons that came in 2 pieces

FRIENDS OF RICHMOND ROTARY

Our next event will be to hear

THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA & CHOIR

“An Evening with Mister Handel”

at the Melbourne Town Hall

on SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST

commencing at 5.00 pm

Followed by an optional meal - upstairs at Young & Jacksons Hotel - at your expense.

(1 Swanston Street, City)

Program A concert for all lovers of the great George Frederik Handel (1685 –1759).

Featuring some of his most virtuosic & unforgettable arias, choruses & instrumental works.

Soloists: Sara Masliver Soprano Tobias Cole Countertenor Jonathan Bradley Organ and harpsichord Conductor: Andrew Wailes

Concert Tickets $40 per person

(Early bookings appreciated)

Contact Jenny List

9816 9747or 0411 222 427 Email: list@brendow.com.au

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? NEED TO NOTE – ? Thursday 16th July, 7.00am/7.15am start - ‘Everything Old is New Again’- An insight into the new Federal Workplace Relations legislation by Julian Riekert – Garden Room, 1st Flr,Crown Towers Hotel, Southbank (Cost/Bookings:RC Southbank arina.amvazas@rotary.to )

? Friday 24th July at 7.00pm – Club Fellowship Dinner at Cheng Moon Restaurant, 661 High Street, East Kew. *4 courses for $30 BYO & fully licensed (Bookings: Brian List - see notice)

? Tuesday 28th July at 5.30pm – 7.00pm - MGC Sustainability Collective meeting at MGC, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond, in Information Centre. Enter via front reception. (RSVP to Annie Wysham or Andrew Vance, Enviro Programs Co-ord. E: avance@mgc.vic.edu.au. - see flyer)

? Sunday 2nd August at 5.00pm – Royal Philharmonic Concert, Melb Town Hall, Swanston St, City, followed by optional meal, upstairs at Young & Jackson’s Hotel at your expense (FoRR - Jenny List - see flyer)

? NOW Sunday 9th August, arrive 8.30am – start at 9.00am – OXYGens’ Tree Planting in the Sugarloaf Catchment, Glenaroura-Broadford area –Volunteers needed - REGISTER ASAP with Krissy O'Reilly. (For further details contact Krissy on 0421 068 611 - see flyer)

?SPECIAL CLUB NIGHT…Monday 24th August, 6.30pm for 7.00pm - 45th Charter Anniversary Meeting RC Richmond – Amora Riverwalk Hotel, Richmond (Michael O’Sullivan)

? Friday 28th August at 6.30pm for 7.00pm – Heritage Cluster Carvery & Trivia Night – Fitzroy Town Hall *$40 per person (Replaces RCR meeting for 31/8/09) (Michael O’Sullivan)

? Monday 14th September, 6.30pm for 7.00pm – RCR Slade Awards, Amora Riverwalk Hotel (John Liddell)

? Sat & Sun 19th & 20th September - Fun in Retirement Expo & Garden Show, Boroondara Sports Complex, Belmore Rd, Balwyn. RCR volunteers needed (Janice Kesterton)

? Friday 25th September at 7.00pm – Club Fellowship Dinner - Details TBA

? Sunday 18th October from 11.00am-5.00pm – FoRR’s ‘Day On The Hill’, Lake Cooper Estate Corop (near Rochester). Drive/take bus from Melb Sunday or stay o/n Sat (Jenny List)

? Monday 26th October, 6.30pm for 7.00pm – Mock Racing Night - Details TBA

? February 2010 –Lunar New Year Dinner (Michael O’Sullivan)

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District 9800 - Where is it? Rotary District 9800 covers a significant portion of urban and rural Victoria in Australia. The District includes the City of Melbourne, the Melbourne Central Business District, surrounding and Bayside Suburbs, and Country Clubs that stretch to the Murray River at Echuca Moama in the north. The District is approximately 250km from north to south, and approximately 120km east to west at its widest point. It has 70 Clubs and approximately 3000 Members.

Rotary District 9800 - Victoria, Australia

Boundaries of District 9800

District 9800 is in Victoria and a small portion of New South Wales. It is the area in Victoria surrounded by and including the shires of and cities of Rochester, Huntly, Marong, Maldon, Newstead, Daylesford and Glenlyon, Kyneton, Bacchus Marsh, Werribee, Altona, Williamstown, Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, St. Kilda, Brighton, Caulfield, Malvern, Gisborne, Newham and Woodend, McIvor and Waranga plus that part of the Shire of Deakin, New South Wales, within a twenty-kilometre radius of the Echuca post office.