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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 1
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS
APRIL 2017
Published monthly by the
Clunes Tourist and
Development Association Inc.
PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected]
Cost: Free
By Tim Nolan, Chair of Creative Clunes
Just like that, we’re only a month out from the 2017 Clunes Booktown Festival. Over the past months, we - the voluntary board of Creative Clunes - have been working hard on the Festival and working on ways we can make it more sustainable.
We met and spoke with the organisers of successful Festivals, including those at the International Conference of Booktowns in Switzerland (which Clunes will host in 2018). We compared our models and prices, and heard how they’ve sustained their Festivals over time. We considered all the feedback from 2016 ticket buyers and examined the different ways people engage with the festival. Our goal was to take all this feedback and keep the festival accessible, successful and sustainable.
In 2017, entry to the Festival remains FREE to 3370 residents and gives access to:
A number of selected author talks, including the Hon. Tim Fischer AM, Jock Serong, Mark Smith, Libby Angel, Annie Raser-Rowland and more;
Live music, entertainment and experiences, including the Kids Festival area;
Our new Magazine In A Weekend program - a series of workshops for emerging writers;
Our new schools program, including Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites, which is on the VCE English reading list;
Access to all booksellers and food stalls;
Access to the Wesley Bluestone rare and beautiful book exhibition and Scrabble games;
Entry into many of Clunes’ heritage buildings, not generally open to public access;
And supports our events program
across the whole year, such as our FREE monthly Booktown on Sunday author talks.
As a small not-for-profit, we rely on government support and on hundreds of hours of volunteer labour each year to deliver the festival and the year-round calendar of events. The questions keep coming up: Is it viable to rely on government funding? Is it feasible to rely on a volunteer workforce?
Our job is to ensure that there are enough people with enough energy to supply the hundreds of hours needed, and that we can pay reasonable rates to the various artists, suppliers and contractors. So we have to find ways to deliver what is a great idea, while increasing the feasibility and viability of future Festivals and events.
With all this in mind, in 2017 we will be ticketing some author talks at $10 for adults and $5 for students and children (unless sitting on a lap, in which case they are free). Ticketed author talks will be held in the Town Hall. We’ll also be offering multiple sessions with many of our authors across the weekend.
I think everyone would agree that supporting a vibrant, sustainable, inclusive and creative community is desirable. We thank you for being part of the conversation.
Desirable, feasible, viable—making the Clunes Booktown Festival more sustainable
Booktown, and Creative Clunes, have
one key goal: to deliver positive
cultural and economic outcomes
for our town and our region
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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS
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April Booktown on Sunday Author Talk - Greg Pyers The Unfortunate Victim
Sunday 15 April: 2 - 3 pm | The Warehouse, 36 Fraser Street, Clunes | A Free Event.
Based on a true story…At midnight on 28 December 1864, in the Australian gold-mining town of Daylesford, young newly-wed Maggie Stuart lies dead in her own blood. Rumour and xenophobia drive speculation over the identity of her killer, and when a suspect is apprehended, police incompetence and defence counsel negligence bring yet more distortion to the wheels of justice.
Greg Pyers grew up in Daylesford. Greg became a full-time writer in 1998, following eight years as an educator in zoos. He went on to write 160 natural history books and three novels for children. Greg has been short-listed in the Children’s Book Council Awards, won the Whitley Award from the Royal Zoological Society of NSW and was awarded The Wilderness Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his ‘outstanding contribution to children’s environmental literature’. The Unfortunate Victim is Greg’s second work of adult fiction.
Seeking volunteers
We are still seeking volunteers for some key roles during the Festival weekend. Please register with Jane at Mt Beckworth Wines. She has a roster of the required shifts plus information on positions and tasks required. Volunteer training sessions will be at the Clunes Railway Station: Friday 7 April (7-8.30pm) Saturday 8 April (10-11.30am) Friday 28 April (7-8.30pm) Saturday 29 April (10-11.30am) Enquiries to Lily or Richard at 5345 3947.
By Michael Cheshire, President
Life Saving Initiative
The All Nations Masonic Lodge here in Clunes, has been successful in gaining funding from Freemasons Victoria and the Creswick & District Bendigo Bank, to install a defibrillator on the wall of the IGA in Service Street. Thanks also goes to Dianne Hill, who has agreed to this installation, on her wall, which is a prominent position in town.
This now means that Clunes has two 24/7 freely accessible defibrillators in Clunes. One at the front door at the Clunes Health Centre, opposite the railway station and now this one at the corner of Service Street and Fraser Street. We all hope that these medical emergency instruments will not be needed, but they will be vital for saving lives, if they are required. The important thing to remember is that they have been designed for anyone to use easily! Anyone can simply take the defibrillator off the wall and press the start button. A voice from the machine will inform the user exactly what to do and will not continue with instructions, until that each instruction is carried out – too easy! Freemasons Victoria and the Bendigo Bank have been very supportive of a number of important community initiatives here in Clunes. For this, we thank them for their contribution to local communities.
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Great Achievement at Clunes
Bakery By Judy Burn
It’s always wonderful to be the best at something, and local baker and pastry chef Sinead Dowling has recently achieved just that. She finished her apprenticeship at the end of last year and graduated top of her class! It’s a real boon for Clunes, especially for people who love cakes and similar sweet treats, to have the best pastry chef of 2016 here! It’s also a real feather-in-the-cap for Bakery proprietors, Wendy and Matt O’Kelly! Sinead’s “Dux in Baking” Award was sponsored by Moffat Pty Ltd, a firm which manufactures baking equipment.
Sinead started working at the Bakery late in 2012, a few months after Matt and Wendy took over the business, and commenced her apprenticeship in February 2013. It has been 4 years of hard work and steady learning, two of those whilst simultaneously completing Year 11 & 12, and it has been invaluable for Sinead. She is now assured of gainful employment for the rest of her life and is qualified to work anywhere in the world.
Sinead studied at William Angliss College in Melbourne. Her apprenticeship involved week long blocks of time there, learning the trade from various angles. She met many people in the Industry and was able to network as well as experiment with different ways of doing things and using different equipment. Sinead believes the experience of completing her apprenticeship at a small business is better than it would be at a large place of work. At the latter, apprentices might be limited to one or two types of work, whereas at the former, they need to be able to do “everything”
Sinead is not sure what will be her next step. For now she is happy to remain working at the Bakery and continue to develop her creative skills there. Matt and Wendy are keen to employ another apprentice, now that Sinead has graduated, and Sinead is likely to assist with supervising the new recruit. Asked what characteristics aspiring bakers need, in order to forge a successful career in the field, Sinead says you have to be passionate about food! That might include about 90% of us, except that there’s a big difference between eating it and preparing it! As an expert at the latter, Sinead has started a small sideline business for herself, making cakes for weddings, birthdays etc, with her employers’ blessing. She can be contacted at [email protected], or at the Bakery, for anyone interested in that.
Matt and Wendy are very proud of Sinead and what she has achieved and she is grateful to them for all they have taught her, and for the opportunity to develop her skills in a very supportive environment. The young person who embarks on the next apprenticeship at the Bakery will be very fortunate indeed!
Clunes Museum Now On Facebook By James Curzon-Siggers
The Museum is now on Facebook! Hit like on the Clunes Museum page and enjoy posts and photos about our town's rich history from deep inside the Museum's archives.
Since the start of the year, the Museum has had a new website. It uses responsive software so you can easily view it on your smartphone. We'll be adding new features and making improvements as we go along. Thanks to Wordsworth Communicating for doing such a great job.
We have also started using a new digital cataloguing program called Victorian Collections. This has an online facility so anyone can see what we have in our collection and in our archives, items not currently on display, as well as items from all other local history museums that use the same software
At our next monthly meeting, we'll be considering special projects for the next 12 months. These include a special exhibition to coincide with next year's May Booktown Festival, an Oral History program and an Annual Clunes Museum Walking Tour. Volunteers always made welcome. If you're interested, our contact details are on the website.
Clunes Former Free Lending
Library By Phil Taig
Weatherproofing
The Management Committee of the FFLL has been advised that the Minister for Planning has approved a grant to undertake urgent heritage conservation works. This grant covers costs to secure the FFLL against damage from the weather - roof repair, spouting replacement and stormwater drainage. Provision has also been made to repair roof vent rondels and make them bird-proof. It is a testament to the quality of the FFLL building that it has survived so well - more than 170 years - before this work became necessary, and it is expected that it will be another 170 years before similar work is needed.
Interior Painting of FFLL
The call in last month’s Clunes Newsletter for volunteers to join the painting party to coat the interior walls of the FFLL has resulted in a painting team of eight so far - all ready for action. Additional painters are welcome. A planning-for-painting meeting will be held at the FFLL in the coming weeks to settle on a suitable working day.
All the necessary painting equipment is available: brushes, rollers dropsheets, and now the only item missing before a start can be made is ….paint.
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Clunes Crime Round-up By Athol (Chaffs) Chaffey
G’Day everyone, Crime Round Up for the months of January, February:
Vehicle stolen from Ullina and recovered, offender identified and awaiting court results.
Theft from vehicle at the caravan park (number plates stolen)
Residential burglary in Templeton Street, household items and guitars stolen.
Theft of a large tarp from a Leslie Street address
Burglaries from 3 residential homes in Fraser Street, various items stolen
Offender (from Maryborough) charged with various weekender type residential burglaries.
2 x Offenders charged with a series of burglaries and other thefts in and around the area.
As you can see, still a lot of burglaries in and around the town, although the charging of a few persons in relation to some of those might slow it down a bit. Again just waiting to see what the courts will do. Please still make sure that your homes, sheds and cars are locked at all times, even if you are at home.
As most of you are aware there have been a series of collisions in Service Street at the bend just north of the train station/hospital, all 3 collisions resulted in very serious
injuries and then the fatal on Xmas morning. All 3 involved vehicles travelling at well above the 60 km/h speed limit (up to 130 km/h) so not much any one (Police, Vic Roads, Extra lights, 50 km/h zone, Armco railing etc) could have done to prevent those collisions. Vic Roads have put in a series of reflective chevrons at the bend to help define the bend. They have also extended the 60 km/h zone further south of the Boundary Street intersection, and as a few of you have no doubt seen I have been doing radar duties in the area and have written a heap of speeding tickets in the area (some to locals). So please keep an eye on your speed along Service Street, especially past the hospital and railway station.
The Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh highway patrol tell me that they have charged 8 people with drink driving, leaving the pubs from Smeaton, Clunes and Campbelltown since start of January.
Also if the weather is a bit dodgy, rain/fog/drizzle etc coming into autumn and it’s a bit hard to see other vehicles, this means that they probably can’t see you so turn on your HEADLIGHTS, not just the parker lights which are absolutely useless in inclement weather.
Until next newsletter, look after each other and stay safe …. As I always say I am YOUR local copper and can be contacted on station number 5345 3211, mobile number 0427 683 940, fax number 5345 3794 or email at [email protected]
If you need police attendance for an emergency situation ALWAYS rings 000.
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GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT
CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL
TREE DRIVE 2017
It’s that time of year to start thinking about what trees you want to plant this winter as the Clunes Primary School Tree Drive is happening again this April / May. As part of the school’s fundraising program we are offering you the chance to purchase a variety of affordable fruiting and ornamental trees supplied by Valley Tree Nursery, Ardmona. All pro-ceeds go to the school. The Tree List and order forms will be available in April and located at the school office, Top Shop and Clunes Post Of-fice. Please place your order and payment with the School prior to Friday 19 May. Trees will be available for pick up from the school at the end of July. Please contact the Prima-ry School (03) 5345 3182 if you have any queries.
Clunes Senior Citizens Club By Eileen Bradsworth, Secretary
On Saturday May 20th, 2017 we will be holding a fund-raising dinner with proceeds to be donated to Cancer Council Victoria.
Venue- 25 Fraser St. Clunes. Time- 6:00 for 6:30 p.m. Entry fee $10-00 per person. Raffle tickets $1-00 each. Menu- Casseroles and sweets. BYO drinks. Please dress-up for the occasion.
For catering purposes would you please notify secretary, Eileen Bradsworth, one week beforehand, on 53454097 if you are able to attend.
Grow Eat Love By Leanne Kamp
Hundreds of locals and visitor flocked to the Clunes Farmers’ Market launch of Grow Eat Love-a series of workshops, competitions and talks celebrating fresh, local produce on Sunday 12 March.
“It was a beautiful day and the crowd really seemed to enjoy the buzz created by the BBQ cook off between our two local high profile cooks, Louise Stanley, MP and Graeme Johnstone” Leanne Kamp, Chair of the Clunes Farmers’ Market Committee said.
Malcolm Hull very capably took on the role of MC for the competition and kept the crowd entertained. “It was
wonderful to see so many happy faces enjoying the atmosphere and supporting the market.”
Although both the burgers were delicious, judge Kate Ferguson (a Ballarat local and inaugural winner of Zumbo’s Just Desserts) couldn’t resist Graeme’s tomato chutney and announced him the winner!
The people had other ideas though, with the People’s Choice award going to Louise Stanley, MP for her delicious miso based delight!
“Grow Eat Love will continue at our market on Sunday 14th May, where you will find all our regular stallholders, some new additions and a new cooking workshop. We look forward to see you all there!” Photo supplied
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EARTHMOVING AND LANDSCAPING Small Excavations Bobcat
Levelling Tip Truck
Driveways Excavator
Post Hole Boring Tractor Slashing
Servicing Clunes and all surrounding areas
Contact: ALLAN 0408 903 870
Only Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives A message from the Clunes Fire Brigade
For years now Victorians have been using the end of daylight saving as a reminder to make sure they have a working smoke alarm. This year, the end of daylight saving falls on Sunday the 2nd of April – don’t forget to change your smoke alarm battery when you change your clocks.
At the end of daylight saving change your smoke alarm battery with a long life battery when you change your clock. House fires occur more frequently during the winter months, and making sure you go in to winter with a working smoke alarm makes good sense. If you have a hard-wired smoke alarm, these still have a battery as a back up and the battery needs to be changed as well. We also urge people to help elderly relatives and neighbours who may not be capable of changing their smoke alarm batteries themselves. Fire Restrictions are still in force and at the time of pr int will be until the 1st of May
Clunes Fire Brigade,
A Fully Volunteer Fire Brigade Serving Clunes and District since 1864
YOGA IN CLUNES Monday & Wednesday 7pm
The Warehouse - Fraser St
$16 casual / $60 monthly / $120 for ten
Mats available/ BYO For info call Lily 0459 138 797
www.lilymasonyoga.com Classes supported by Clunes Neighbourhood House
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Neighbourly Natter Lana de Kort, Manager
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey
Over a year ago, the leadership committee at Clunes Neighbourhood House spent several months developing a three year strategic plan. The timing wasn’t a coincidence. It was a succession year for us, and our President of several years was stepping down. The committee’s objective had been to make sure that we had a rigorous strategic plan in place to guide our decision-making (without losing any momentum) as the new committee formed. Now twelve months on, it is clear to see that the committee’s approach served us well in 2016 (see our Annual Report for more detail at www.clunesnh.org).
In March 2017, we held another Annual General Meeting and said good-bye to several of our committee members who played a key part of this journey.
Anna Phillips stepped down as the Vice President. We want to thank her for her vision, energy and insight over the years. While we are called Neighbourhood House, it is was Anna who helped us realise the importance of focusing first on the neighbourhood, and then on our house in this order. This is quite a unique approach for a Neighbourhood House, and remains at the core of what we do today, and will do in the future.
We also said good-bye to David Oon whose experience of Neighbourhood Houses and financial background contributed to significant operational upgrades in 2016. Lastly a very big thanks to Beat Wittwer whose experience as both past co-ordinator and Treasurer helped us establish the foundations to grow.
New to the committee in 2017 is Fiona Patton (Treasurer), Kira Annear and Ken Hull. Members who were re-elected include Tom Ripon, Stephen Arrowsmith, Vaughan Brown (Vice President), Jane Cox (Secretary) and Sujeeva Henadhira (President).
Thanks to the leadership of these people and the support of our many volunteers and partners, we’ve not been a product of our circumstances or funding environment. Instead we have let our plan and governance guide our decisions to strengthen both our ‘neighbourhood’ and our organisation. Now in our second year of our strategic plan it will be interesting to see how far planning and good governance can take us!
Family Day Event
Thanks to Ben Wilhelms and his team of volunteers our new playscape is nearly finished (we won’t re-seed the grass until spring). While the flying fox regularly gets action, it’s time to officially open the new playspace and lunchroom – and that means a Party!
Join us on Saturday, 22nd April at 10am – 1pm for a fun filled morning of music, kids activities, sausage sizzle and more. This event will also be the launch of the Clunies Art Trail weekend, providing you with a chance to meet some of the artists up close and view (or purchase) the work on display. This is particularly appropriate, because as part of our celebration we will be unveiling a permanent art installation for the playscape that has been provided by local, renowned wire artist Tom Ripon. Tom has involved a team of volunteers, and Wesley students in the creation of this installation and we are very excited to see the end result! None of this would have been possible however, without the help of Hepburn Shire Council, Plot Landscape Architects and Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles. Thank you!
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FOR THE KIDS
Clunes Tutoring Program
Every Wednesday 4pm-6pm (ex.Holidays)
Neighbourhood House
FOR EVERYONE
Clunes Open House Dinners
Every Tuesday 6pm-7.30pm
Town Hall Supper Rm
Yoga
Every Mon & Wed 7pm-8pm
The Warehouse
Burlesque
Every Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm (pending numbers)
The Warehouse
Clunes Card Playing Group
Every Thursday 3pm-5pm
Neighbourhood House
Writers Group
Second Monday of the month 1pm-3pm
RSL
Men’s Shed
Every Mon & Wed 10am-12 noon
Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance Street
Pottery – NEW TIME!
Every Tuesday (excluding school holi-days) 6:30pm-8:30pm Anyone interested in popping in to work on their pieces can visit CNH any time we or the Bottle Museum are open.
Neighbourhood House
Woodwork for Women
Every Thursday 1pm-3pm
Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance Street
Community Garden
Every Wed & Fri 10am -2pm
Community Garden 18 Alliance Street
NEW! Drama Sports for Kids
Starting next term, this new class is a great opportunity for young people to build confidence, learn to express themselves, work with others and explore issues near and dear to their heart. Led by experienced drama teacher, Jen Bray, the class combines a fun mix of role playing, mime, script work, improvisation and expressive skills.
THE NATIONAL TRUST ANERSON’S MILL WEEKEND
13th-14th MAY 2017 FREE ENTRY
Victorian Quilters Inc. will display heritage quilts with materials and books for sale.
The Ballan District Vintage Machinery and Vehicle Club will display heritage steam and
combustion engines which will focus on grain and bread mak-ing.
Clunes Neighbourhood House will have heritage children’s games.
The Central Goldfields Radio Group will be communicating to mills in other parts of the world and Australia.
The Ballarat Society of Artists will display Artwork.
A Mother’s Day event will focus on exploring PROV (Publics Records of Victoria) archives and writing your own family his-
tory. The Collaborative Research Centre in Australian History
(CRCAH) Federation University Australia along with PROV will host talks and panels on local and family history.
MILL TOURS, WORKING WATER WHEEL, FOOD VENDORS AND MORE
Supported by Hepburn Shire Council, Clunes Neighbourhood House, Federation University and Parks Victoria
Where: Neighbourhood House, 70 Bailey St When: Monday 24th April – Monday 26th June Time: 5.00pm-6.00pm Cost: $12 per session or $100 (10wk term block) Age: Open to Grade 2 to Grade 6, fully supervised session
BOOK NOW!
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Clunies Art Trail
Clunes will be just one of the many entry points for the Tiny Towns Arts Trail, which will wind north-west from Clunes through Maryborough, Avoca, Bet Bet and Bealiba. Pick up a map of the trail from us here, or find it on Facebook at Tiny Towns Arts Trail 2017, and our own exhibition at The Clunies Art Exhibition event page.
The Clunies Exhibition runs from 10am till 4pm 22nd – 24th April. Local artists still have time to get their artwork in, entries close the 7th of April.
Clunes Better Health Project Update-A Healthy Plate
Students in grades 5 and 6 at Clunes Primary School have had a “smorgasbord of fun” creating a healthy plate of food for lunch. Building on what the children have already learnt, staff from Hepburn Health Service Health Promotion team provided information about the 5 food groups:
vegetables and legumes/beans grains and cereals fruit milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds.
The dental team coordinator from Hepburn Health led a lively discussion on the importance of oral health, avoiding sugar sweetened beverages such as sports drinks, and why water is the drink of choice for our teeth and our overall health.
The children put together their own healthy plate divided into 3 sections with half salad (lettuce, carrot, cucumber, beetroot, and tomato), a quarter protein (meat, chicken, eggs and cheese) and a quarter grains and cereals (bread). As you can see from the smiling faces the students thoroughly enjoyed the activities and their healthy lunch.
(Photo supplied)
Sat 22nd — Mon 24th, 10am — 4pm
Free Entry to Artists Gold Coin Donation for public
All types of art accepted Contact Ann: [email protected]
Marnie: [email protected]
find us on Facebook The Clunies Exhibition / Tiny Towns Art Trail
The students were very
surprised to find out how much sug-
ar was in such drinks as iced teas,
fruit juices and
flavoured milks.
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There’s so much on offer Our friendly staff and volunteers are always on
hand to lend assistance.
Save yourself the drive to Ballarat by using our computer and printer services.
Send/receive emails
Online banking
Shopping & eBay
Printing service
Document scanning
A4 laminating
Training courses and workshops
Edit and print photos
Download information
Meeting room hire
About Clunes Neighbourhood House Ph: 5345 4078
Open: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm
Email: [email protected]
Address: 70 Bailey St, Clunes, 3370
(Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles)
Anyone over 50 years old gets free internet access at Clunes Neighbourhood House via the
Broadband for Seniors initiative.
Come in anytime, we’ll help you get started.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. acknowledges the support of the
Victorian Government
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Clunes Cannon (Part 2) By The Clunes Museum
The Destiny of “Major Baden Powell”
In last month’s (March) issue of the Clunes
Newsletter, a brief history of both of Clunes’ two cannons
was outlined up to the end of World War One (The Great
War), 11/11/1918. During end-of-war celebrations on that
day, the smaller of the two cannons was over charged with
gunpowder (the extra being “for the King”) and on firing, the
cannon burst into large chunks that lobbed into properties
around Clunes township.
One of these chunks of metal was incorporated into a
rock garden wall for many years, and was donated in 2012
by Mr Syd Tancredi to Naval Historian Mr John Rogers,
President of “Friends of the Cerberus”. Clunes Museum also
has a chunk of the burst cannon in it’s collection. According
to Mr Rogers, the surviving Clunes cannon, a 32 pounder,
was larger than the burst cannon and had been christened
‘Major Baden Powell’ in 1900 when the news came through
that British forces had been able to occupy Pretoria during
the Boer War.
‘Major Baden Powell, the Clunes 25 cwt, 32 pounder
(1.3 tonne, 14.5 kg) smooth bore cannon is one of seven
surviving guns that served on Her Majesty’s Colonial Ships:
the ‘Victoria, the ‘Sir Henry Smith’ and the gun raft ‘The
Elder’. Positioned for many years on the hill above the sports
oval, the cannon came under fire in 1944, not from enemy
attack but by a devastating bushfire. As a result the wooden
undercarriage was completely burned away and the cast iron
barrel was conveyed to the Clunes Council yard where it lay
for 40 years.
In 1985, with support from Clunes residents and
Clunes Museum, a new wooden undercarriage was built by
apprentices at Bendigo Ordnance Factory using timber cut
from an Elm tree that had grown alongside Creswick Creek.
The newly assembled cannon was then displayed in the Rivet
Bland room in the Museum until the Museum building
refurbishment commenced in 2012, when the cannon was
loaned to be part of the Navy display in the Geelong Naval &
Maritime Museum.
When building works were completed about two years
ago, and the Museum became part of the “The Warehouse”
at Clunes, the cannon couldn’t be displayed inside due to a
reduction of display space. Instead of returning to Clunes,
permission was given to the Williamstown Maritime
Museum at Seaworks’ Naval Dockyard to display our
cannon, and it remains there today.
Even though the cannon is the most valuable item in
Clunes Museum’s collection, until a suitable area can be
arranged for it to be displayed in Clunes, one that protects it
from the weather, it is destined to remain on loan to various
historical organisations around the State of Victoria as a
travelling exhibit.
Clunes Returned & Services
League Sub Branch Norm Shearer, Sub Branch President
ANZAC Day
25th April
LEST WE FORGET
This year, commemorations will commence with a Dawn Service to be held at the rear of the Clunes R&SL Hall at 6.00 am.
The March, Commemoration, Wreath Laying and Service will commence at 10.45.
The March will take place with the step off time at 10.45 from the RSL in Fraser street to the cenotaph located on the corner of Fraser and Service street. The Commemoration and Wreath Laying will take place at the cenotaph at 11.00 am. At the conclusion of the commemoration, all present will be invited to place a single flower on the Cenotaph as an act of personal remembrance.
Members of the Sub Branch will then march up Service street to Bailey street to the Town Hall for a service. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Refreshments will follow in the R&SL Hall.
During the next few weeks on Saturday mornings ANZAC Day badges will be on sale outside the newsagency. 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 for the Aged, Family Welfare, Vocational Guidance and Hospital Visiting.
Notes from the Past Articles from the Clunes Guardian and Gazette-April 1905-the Clunes Museum
SAGACITY OF ANTS
A friend of mine was greatly pestered with ants. In
order to keep them off certain edibles, he surrounded the
dainties with a belt of sticky material too tenacious for the
tiny feet of the pests. But they were equal to the emergency.
Some repairs had been effected in the adjoining yard, and the
bits of plaster were lying there. The ants made a concerted
effort and carried off fragments of the plaster, and placed
them on the adhesive mixture until it was bridged over, and
they could continue their feast. What Japanese engineer
could have done that better?
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ADVERTISEMENT
CATHERINE KING MP Federal Member for Ballarat
Standing up for the Clunes
Community
Electorate Office: 5 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat 3350 Ph. 5338 8123 www.catherineking.com.au Authorised by Catherine King MP, 5 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat, VIC 3350
Woolshed Dance By Stacey Corney, Secretary
Clunes and District Young Farmers would like to thank everyone who helped make the Woolshed Dance another successful event. Although numbers were down from last year, the night was enjoyed by all, particularly the mini quick shear which was taken out by Daniel Wardlaw shearing a merino cross lamb in a time of 1 minute 2 seconds. Congratulations to all the young shearers, we encourage you all to enter again next year and any new faces who wish to have a go. Thank you to the local community for all their support and to our sponsors throughout the district. A huge thank you to the Clunes and District Agricultural Society for the use of the grounds and for all your help leading up to and on the night. See you all again next year for what we hope will be another successful event. (Photo supplied)
WANTED Baker / Pastry Cook or Apprentice
to work in family run bakery. Must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and
enjoy cooking. Enquire within.
Resumes can be handed in to Clunes Bakery, 24 Fraser St
Application closes 16 April 2017
WORDS WISDOM & WIT
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for you.
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munity.
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Four Seasons Fine Music Festival
Patron the Hon. Tim Fischer AC By Ali Lanigan, Anglican Parish of Springmount
Clunes will have a spectacular, nationally-renowned attraction during Booktown Weekend this year.
The icing on the cake for residents and visitors will be the stirring sounds of the Choir of Hard Knocks in St Paul’s Anglican Church, Templeton Street.
This unique Choir is one of several well known and highly regarded groups to perform in the Inaugural 2017 Four Seasons Fine Music Festival in Clunes and Creswick.
The festival comprises four weekends of quality entertainment throughout the year, with one concert weekend in each season. High Summer in Creswick featured the Little Brass Band of Ballarat and the Trillo quartet from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
The Choir of Hard Knocks concert at 5.00pm on Saturday 6 May is one of the high points of the year for the Four Seasons Music Festival and is the first of three exciting performances booked for Clunes this year.
Members of the choir are the only artists in Australian music history to have been awarded the highest accolades in the one year. These awards include a Logie for the most outstanding factual documentary TV series, an ARIA for the best TV soundtrack, platinum and gold CDs and a coveted Helpmann for their sell-out concerts at the Sydney Opera House in 2007.
Theirs is a unique and inspiring story, with a world-wide movement of street choirs arising as a result of their phenomenon. Now in their 10th year, the choir has performed in Australia’s most prestigious venues under the inspired direction of Founding Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM, and alongside the cream of Australian musical talent.
The choir gives its members a wonderful opportunity to find new purpose in life and make a positive contribution to the community. They have acquired new skills, with some undertaking study or work and they have rebuilt their personal confidence and self esteem by developing ongoing friendships and relationships.
The music festival weekend will conclude with selected performing arts students from Ballarat Grammar featuring in an enthusiastic program of music the following afternoon at St John’s Anglican Church, Creswick.
A limited number of tickets will be available at Clunes and Creswick information centres after Easter, or email [email protected] for details of online bookings. Adults $25.00, Concession/Student $20, Children under 14 years are free.
Photo supplied
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SPORTS NEWS
Clunes Football Netball Club
Junior Pies All the way... By Dave Dorizzi
AFL Goldfields invited 45 of the most promising
footballers across the region in each age group from Under
12’s to Under 15’s to participate in an 8 week academy
program for boys from each age group that have been
recognised as some of the best young footballers from across
BFL, CHFL and the Maryborough Castlemaine FL.
U15 CFNC 2017 coach Glenn McGuire is also one of
the academy volunteer coaches, the academy is not only set
up for these players/coach’s pathway but also to bring back
some great knowledge/skills to their clubs.
U13’s—Brody Davies
U14’s—Fletcher McGuire & Alonzo Soloman
U15’s—Ethan Azzopardi
Go Pies!! Committed United Proud
Clunes Field and Game Branch Shooting 2 Day Overall Results By Lynne Jones
Clunes FGA Branch hosted their Annual 2 Day event over the weekend. Shooters travelled to Clunes from Victoria and interstate to compete over the two days. Congratulations on some excellent shooting
go to Greg Morey and Clunes member Jody Wallace for shooting a ‘Possible’ both days, Ian Cooke also shot a 25/25 during Sundays event.
Results: 150 Targets OTG High Gun: Greg Morey 141/150 AA: K Jacobs 132, P Stowe 127, G Woos 122 A: J Wallace 128, H Alpozgen 120, D Skrokov 119 B: T Barry 110, I Chapman 107, A Harvey 105 C: S Jarvis 93, E Wright 85, A Tuder 81 Veterans: I Cooke 138, R Kerslake 134, J Johns 128 Ladies: R Payne 100, F Morey 83, T Smith 56 Juniors: J Easdale 103, A Baird 91 Sub-Juniors: J Smith 90
Photos: Clunes member Tim Barry placed both days and won B Grade Overall at
the clubs March 2 day event, daughter Jordan shot with him on day 1 going home
also with a prize.
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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 Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Martin Jones, 0418 103 722 or [email protected].
Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship- Eucharist for all ages 11am on 1st & 3rd Sundays, followed by bring & share lunch. All welcome. Enq: Father Ryan Bennett 0422 864 108 or email [email protected] for baptisms, weddings & funerals.
Booktown Book Club A book club like no other. We discuss anything bookish & book-related, any genre of writing: whatever your inter-est, come to book club and discover what moves you. Meets at the Clunes Station 7pm the 1st Thurs of the month.
Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall. Each Weds and Saturday from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun afternoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb - Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur after. President-Lachlan Campbell contact 0409 423 489; Secretary-Barb Adam 5345 3042. Homecrafts-Julie Spittle 5343 4201. Website www.clunesshow.com.au
Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Tues 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 Artists' Group Meet 2nd Sat of month 11.30am at Bottle Museum. Mingle, discuss art and promote artistic opportunities in Clunes and region. Enq: Jo Rye (Secretary) 0434 866 725 or Lorna Fitzpatrick 0403 555 063.
Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph Billie Drife 5343 4233. Competition runs at the Clunes Sporting Complex, 7.30pm. All levels and ages from secondary school to veterans welcome.
Clunes Bowling Club: Enquiries Mark Vorbach 0421422895. Email [email protected].
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 Bridge or 500. Cost $2 per session. New players welcome. Enq: Beat - 5345 3749 or Deidre - 0425 707 972 (for Bridge).
Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Open 10am Mon & Wed. Contact Clunes Neighbourhood House 5345 4078 or Stephen Arrowsmith 0429 709 720.
Clunes Country Women’s Association Welcomes women and girls of all ages. Meets 3rd Wed of month at 10am followed by crafting. Come along for a cuppa and share skills. Enq: Anastasia Jones on 5345 3969 or 0411 840 210.
Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.
Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: Chris Hill 0420 780 588 or Kath Milne 0448 453 665. Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.
Clunes Garden Club Mon 3 April Meet 9am Seniors Rms. Excursion Goldfields Revegetation Nursery Mandurang & Bendigo Botanic Gar-dens. Bring lunch to eat in historic Victorian era shelter. BBG is now holding all historic lavender genus for propagation. Further info Maryanne 0425 232 442.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
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 4th Thurs of month at the Angling Club. Contact Chris O’Donnell 0408 034 017 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 Open from 10am Monday & Wednesday at the Community Gardens, 18 Alliance St. A safe and friendly space for men to meet in a workshop setting. Enq: Vaughan 0419 430 250.
Clunes Museum Seeking volunteers to help catalogue the Collection in the Museum Workshop from 10am each Thursday. Committee meetings every 2nd Thursday 10am in the Ulumbarra Gallery at the Warehouse. Ph. 5345 3592.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc Bottle Museum 70 Bailey St. Ph: 5345 4078 Email: [email protected]. Open 9am to 3pm, Tue to Fri. Inter-net & printing. Free internet to over 55s. Gallery available for hire for meetings and events.
Clunes Playgroup Meets Clunes Health Centre Wed 10am-12pm term time (except 3rd Wed of month - Clunes Library 10.30am storytime). For parents/caregivers & pre-schoolers to enjoy each others' company. Enq. Catherine Rhodes 0431 908 212.
Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser St. Enqs 53453228 or 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 information contact Barb Webb on ph 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe ph 5345 3579.
Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sun-day of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser St, from 10am to 2pm.
Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secretary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes Tourist & Development Association 7.30pm 3rd Monday every even month at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from community & business. Enq: Michael Cheshire 0418 500 680 or [email protected].
Clunes Writers' Group meets second Monday of each month except public holidays 1.00-3.00pm at RSL, 30 Fraser St. Please use the side entrance. All welcome. Contact Rhonda 0428 766 227
Creative Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown festival and monthly Booktown on Sunday author talks. Volunteers always wel-come. Enqs 5345 3947 or at the Railway Station, Service St.
Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets at the Bottle 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 1st Thur of month, 2pm at the RSL, Fraser St. One of the oldest Red Cross branches. All welcome to join this wonder-ful organisation and support your community membership.
Yoga Classes Clunes Warehouse every Monday and Wednesday 7pm All levels welcome anytime. Enq Lily 0459 138 797, or [email protected]. www.lilymasonyoga.com.
