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BUN Y IP & D IS TRI CT
COMMUNITY NEWS
Issue 4/2015
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He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the R.S.L.,
Telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his mates;
They were heroes, every one.
And 'tho sometimes to his neighbours
His tales became a joke,
All his mates listened quietly
For they knew where of he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For ol' Jack has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Digger died today.
He won't be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
'Tho a Digger died today.
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
The Media tell of their life stories
From the time that they were young,
But the passing of a Digger
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Some smoothie who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
The politician's stipend
And the style in which they live,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that they give.
While the ordinary Digger,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
21st April, 2015.
LEST WE FORGET
A DIGGER DIED
TODAY
ANZAC
SERVICES
Hillview Hostel Friday
24th April at 11.00am.
Garfield Cenotaph Saturday 25th April at 1.00pm.
Bunyip Cenotaph Saturday
25th April at 2.00pm.
The politician's stipend
And the style in which they live,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that they give.
While the ordinary Digger,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some copout,
With his ever-waffling stand?
Or would you want a Digger
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Digger,
Who would fight until the end?
He was just a common Digger,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his likes again.
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Digger's part,
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honour
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
"OUR COUNTRY IS IN
MOURNING,
A DIGGER DIED TODAY.
The Cardinia Civic Concert Band will lead
the March from the Cenotaph to the Bunyip Hall. All Ex Service persons, members
of family wearing Service Medals, Community organisations, School groups,
Scouting groups are invited to join in the
parade. Following the parade an ANZAC
concert in the Bunyip Hall by the Cardinia
Civic Concert band and the Bunyip Singers will take place.
Bunyip Recreation Reserve at the Junior
Football on Sunday 26th April at 10.30 am.
Please support RSL welfare and buy a token
At a date to be arranged, a dedication
service will be held at the new Forecourt
to commemorate 100 years of the landing
at Gallipoli.
Colin Teese President Bunyip R.S.L. Sub
Branch Ph 56292522 Mob 0427059962
Cont’d. page 4.
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Bunyip R.S.L Sub Branch David Papley 0438295568
Bunyip Hall Hire Sue 0407 834 443 e.
[email protected]
Bunyip Medical Centre 56 295 111
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Bunyip Landcare Group Sue Anderson 5629 5587
[email protected]
Bunyip Patch Workers
Barb 5629 4326
Rotary Club of Bunyip-Garfield Dinner meeting each
Wednesday 6.30pm Graeme Squires 0417 10 55 98
Bunyip Scouts Amber Richardson 5629 5986
Bunyip - Garfield Probus meeting 10am first Tuesday each
month at Garfield Community Hall. Secretary 5997 1462.
Bunyip Masonic Lodge meeting third Tuesday each month.
Secretary
Bunyip Uncle Bobs Club - Barry Turner 5625 4830
Bunyip & District Community House 5629 5877
[email protected]
Bunyip Football Club Inc
Secretary Gina Dowie 0422 335 660 or
email [email protected]
Bunyip & District Historical Society Monthly meetings.
Located at Railway Pde, Bunyip. Sue Neilson 5629 5966
Justice of the Peace
Martin F. Sayers. OAM. JP. 0411 074 468 0356 295 339
Bunyip Bulls Basketball Club
Contact Bel Willis 0400 011 405
Longwarry & District Fire Brigade Market
1st Sunday OF MONTH (March to December)
Contact Janine - 0419158946
Garfield Senior Citizens 5629 2586
Bunyip Community Op Shop Inc
7 High Street Bunyip ph: 56296117
A.h. Tony Arigo 0407 563 441
Bunyip & District Soccer Club Inc
Adrian Gatti 0417 590 830
Bunyip Red Cross, meets 1st Monday of the month.
Contact: Shirley King - 5629 5210
Bunyip Singers Bunyip hall every Monday 9.30 am Dorothy
Myers 5629 5601
Bunyip & District Community News - Tony Arrigo - President
0407 563 441
Bunyip Playgroup Wednesday morning during the School term
Nicole Glen George 0459 192707
Bunyip Slimmers Club meet every Monday at Uniting Church.
Sandra Hogan on 5629·9548
Bunyip Animal Rescue Network
[email protected] www.speakforanimals.info/barn
Longwarry Bowls Club
Trevor & Judy Eastwell 5623 3631 Ken White 5625 4034
Bunyip Tennis Club Anne Marie Helmore 0408 295 626
Bunyip & District Cancer Support Group 1st Thurs of the
month. Lyn Treble 0409 414 175 - Rozanne Morton 5629 5523
Bunyip & District Toy Library Located at the Maternal Child
Health Centre, Hayley 0400 103 644,
Bunyip Pony Club every 2nd Sunday at Pound Road Reserve.
Jim Fraser 5629 4358 or Lisa Hocking. 5629 5259.
Lillico Pony Club every 4th Sunday Pound Road Reserve
Bunyip. Janet 5629 5925
Bunyip & District Agricultural Society Joan Harrison: 0429 550
605 Meeting 3rd Wednesday night at the hall 8pm.
Bunyip Netball Club Casey Walker 0421903056
Secretary; [email protected]
Bunyip Country Women's Association
Wendy Earwicker 5629 9241 meets 1.00pm 4th Friday Hall or
7.00pm 3rd Monday Top Pub
Bunyip & District Men’s Shed, Bob Hamilton 0459 278 771
Open: Wednesdays 9.30am to 2.pm.
Bunyip Commuity Market
Tony Arrigo 0407 563 441
Anglican Church of St Thomas Bunyip
Raelene Carroll Phone 5629 5295
Westernport Indigenous Nursery (WIN)
Open on Tuesday mornings 10 to 12. Ring Adele 0417
373 690 for sales or email [email protected].
Accessible from Kerrs Lane Tynong, south of the Tynong
Train Station. Located behind the council depot and CFA.
Local Community Groups
Let us know your details so
that we can place them here.
DO YOUR CLUB
DETAILS NEED
UPDATING? PLEASE
LET US KNOW.
This is not only for the club but the people
who would like to be involved.
Garfield Bowling Club Ken Rowlands 5629 2756
Maureen Lamport 5629 6014
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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left
grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the
morning
We will remember them."
By the evening of 25 April, 557 wounded had been
taken on board the Gascon. Ella Tucker stayed
with the ship for the next nine months as it ferried
over 8000 wounded and sick soldiers between the
Gallipoli Peninsula and the hospitals on Imbros,
Lemnos, Salonika, Alexandria, Malta and in England. An entry in her diary for a voyage in May
reflects the stressed and, at times, almost surreal
nature of her work:
“Ella Tucker, in Bassett,
Guns and Brooches”
The wounded from the landing commenced to come on board at 9 am and poured into the ship’s wards from
barges and boats. The majority still had on their field dressing and a number of these were soaked through.
Two orderlies cut off the patient’s clothes and I started immediately with dressings. There were 76 patients
in my ward and I did not finish until 2 am.
The staff of the 3rd Australian General Hospital (AGH) on Christmas Day, 1915
LEST WE FORGET
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BUNYIP RSL FORECOURT UNVEILED
By Roman Kulkewycz
The Forecourt Dedication Ceremony and unveiling took place at the Bunyip Cenotaph on Wednesday
afternoon the 8th of April. Members of the local Bunyip community and business communities attended this
ceremony as well as Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent and Cardinia Shire Councillors
Graeme Moore and David Young. Residents from Hillview Bunyip Aged Care were also in attendance.
Members of the Bunyip Singers opened proceedings by singing “God Save The Queen”. Master of
Ceremonies was Bunyip Branch RSL President Mr. Colin Teese. Father Allan Jones from St.Thomas’
Anglican Church in Bunyip conducted the “Call to Remembrance” and recited The Lord’s Prayer.
Dick Baker, Bunyip RSL’s only remaining WW2 veteran and Ian Caines, the Delegate of Region 10 from
Anzac House officially unveiled the newly constructed Forecourt. Ian addressed the crowd before Mr. Stewart
Camp spoke of memories of his father who served in WW1. Stewart read the poem “In Flanders Field”
Ian Caines and Colin Teese laid a wreath at the foot of the Cenotaph.
Bunyip Branch President Colin Teese read the “Ode To The Fallen” before the Last Post, a Minutes silence
and Reveille concluded the ceremony.
The official unveiling of
the Forecourt by Dick
Baker (L), the only
remaining WW2 Veteran
in the Bunyip Branch of
the RSL and Ian Caines,
Delegate of Region 10
from
Anzac
House.
Assisting is Bunyip RSL
Branch President Colin
Teese.
The Anzac connection personified, seated Duncan
Holman (Australia) and Jim Ferguson (New Zealand)
share a story and reminisce about their respective
service days during WW2 with Cardinia Shire
Councillor Graeme Moore.
Dressed in WW1
uniforms are Kim
Fawkes (L) and Chris
White keeping guard
at the Cenotaph during
the Dedication
Ceremony.
Pausing to remember the fallen during the minute of
silence (L-R) Rev Allan Jones, Federal Member for
McMillan Russell Broadbent, Dick Baker (Bunyip
Branch RSL) and Cardinia Shire Councillors Graeme
Moore and David Young.
Rev Allan Jones of St. Thomas’ Anglican
Church, Bunyip leads the community in
prayer during the ceremony.
A quartet from the Bunyip Singers (L-R)
Bernadine O’Connor, Anne Reid, Andrina
McLean and Dorothy Myers with assistance
from RSL Bunyip Branch Secretary, David
Papley.
Photography
Kulkewycz
by
Roman
Bunyip RSL
Branch
President
Colin Teese
conducts the
ceremony.
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STUDENTS WILL COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY
St. Thomas Aquinas College in Tynong will be commemorating the Anzac Day Centenary in a unique and
special way this Saturday, Anzac Day.
It will be a school day for all students. The Anzac commemoration will begin with a Memorial Mass commencing
at 8:30am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Tynong. Following the Mass, the students will return to the College
from where they will walk to the Tynong Cenotaph for the local memorial service and wreath laying ceremony
which will commence at 10:30am. Following this service all students, staff, parents and friends will return to the
College to view war memorabilia, projects and displays created by the students and will listen to an address by a
special guest speaker as well as various Anzac Day related readings and performances by college students
DOMINICAN SISTERS MOTHERHOUSE PROJECT A REALITY
Since arriving in Tynong, the eighteen Dominican Sisters have been working hard to raise the funds to build a permanent Motherhouse on land next to St. Thomas aquinas College, Tynong. The estimated final cost of this project is expected to be between $4 - $5 million dollars.The building Project and Planning Permit have been approved. The Sisters are fundraising for this project, as currently there are only enough funds to build about a third of the Motherhouse.
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Thank you once again, Domenica.
Ed.
COUNCIL NEWS:
Hazardous trees in Tynong to be removed
Around 200 Monterey Cypress trees that are diseased and dying will be
removed from Nine Mile Road in Tynong later this month. New trees will be
planted to replace those removed.
The trees, which are located near the new Pakenham Racing Club, stretch for
1.3 kilometres along both sides of the road.
For the full version of this media release visit Council’s website.
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BIRTHS; DEATHS;MARRIAGES:
We would like to make any announcements
appropriate to the district and its readers.
If you have any input, please email:
[email protected]
Garfield Community Shop Grants
Available
Local Not for Profit Organisations are invited to
put forward submissions nominating projects for
which they wish to obtain funding. Submissions
are required to outline the project, detailing the
benefits expected, funding amount and
anticipated completion date. Two members of
successful groups must be available to attend the
grant dispersal function.
Please send applications to Garfield Community
Shop, 59 Main St Garfield, 3814. Applications
close May 31st with Groups notified early July.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Garage Sales
For Sale For Hire For Rent
FOR SALE
2001 FALCON UTE/TRAY
V8 DUEL FUEL
GREAT CONDITION
FULL SERVICE HISTORY
$4,200 O.N.O. 0477 732021
Friends of Red Cross
Meeting held on March 6th. We celebrated Rene
Wakelams 89th Birthday with a cake and a lovely
afternoon tea.
We welcomed back Dot Green and we send good
wishes to Fay Crabtree and Covey Penny. Our next
meeting will be held on May 4th at 1.30 pm as
Easter Monday is a holiday.
Hope you had a safe and happy Easter.
Till then take care, Shirley King, Publicity Officer.
Garfield Seniors
A TRIP ON THE FERRY TO QUEENSCLIFFE
on Thursday, 21st May, has been arranged by
Garfield Seniors.
Lunch is at the Bowling Club.
Total cost is $30.
Book with Cath on 5629 260. Bus leaves
Bunyip 8 am,
Garfield 8.15am and
Nar Nar Goon 8.30 am
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Bunyip Historical
Society, Inc.
Origin, “Back to
Bunyip 1959”
Inc. Tonimbuk and Iona
P.O. Box 126, Bunyip 3815
Ph 03 5629 5966 [email protected]
The next meeting of the society is
Tuesday April 21st
Speaking will be
Gerry & Pam Cunningham
on their recent trip to the
war fields of France.
To be held at the Bunyip Hall supper room
7.15pm - for a 7:30pm start
BUNYIP & DISTRICT MEDICAL
RESIDENCE ASSOCIATION INC
FUNDRAISER
PIZZA NIGHT
WHERE: BUTCHER SHOP HOTEL,
BUNYIP
WHEN:
FRIDAY 24th APRIL 2015 @
6.30 PM
COST:
$30 PER PERSON
RAFFLES, DOOR PRIZE, FUN, FOOD AND
FRIENDSHIP
ALL PROCEEDS
TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL CENTRE
EXTENSIONS
Bunyip & District, Tuesday 17 March
2015: Ryan Gorick has started a
Bachelor of Science - Physics degree at
Swinburne University with the help of a
scholarship from Bunyip & District
Community Bank® Branch.
Ryan was chosen from a field of four
applicants for the annual scholarship, which helps firstyear university students on their path to tertiary education
with a $5,000 bursary.
Tony Ross, Director of Bunyip & District Community
Bank® Branch, said he was pleased to be able to help a
local student overcome the financial hurdles of further
study and reach their goals.
“Ryan is very deserving of this scholarship and will be a
fine ambassador for the Bunyip & District community.”
Ryan said he was thrilled to be able to start university with
the financial security a scholarship provided.
“I can’t wait to get started and work towards expanding my
knowledge in the development of technology, particularly
high speed and long distance communication systems,”
he said.
“This scholarship means I will be able to focus on my
studies more and worry less about the costs associated
with travelling backwards and forwards.”
The Bunyip & District Community Bank® Scholarship is
part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship
Program, which is one of the largest privately funded
scholarship programs in Australia.
This year the program awarded more than 206
scholarships, worth a total of $1.4 million, to students
across Australia.
Tony Ross said the scholarship program showed Bunyip
& District Community Bank® company’s ongoing
commitment to supporting local youth and building
stronger communities.
“Our young people are our future and their development is
critical to this community’s success,” he said.
“Many students in our surrounding area have big dreams
for their future careers and we’re hoping that with the right
support they might be able to bring those skills back to
their hometown one day.”
For more information about the Bendigo and Adelaide
Bank Scholarship Program, visit
www.bendigoadelaide.com.au/scholarships.
Media enquiries: Tony Ross 0409 026574
Ryan Gorick receives Bunyip & District Community
Bank® Branch scholarship
YOUR HELP WITH THIS PROJECT WILL BE
GREATLY APPRECIATED.
TICKETS AT:
SURGERY,
BLACKSMITH CAFÉ
OR CALL BILL 5629 5598,
ERICA 56295411 OR
MARGARET 56295511
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Bunyip
Medical
Clinic
11 A’Beckett Road Bunyip
Dr M Georgy 56 295 111
Monday - Friday
8.30 - 5:00pm
Saturday 9am to 12noon
Bunyip Optical
Sonia Romm
Tues. & Fri. 9am to 5pm
5629 5531
Podiatrist
Jack Fitzpatrick
Thursday 5629 5297
Osteopath
David Sollberger
(Mon to Fri ) 5941 5852
Evenings available
Gippsland Pathology (Mon to Fri ) 8.30 am
to 12.30 pm. No Appointment Required
5629 5962
Bunyip Dentist
5629 5676
Bunyip’s Community Health Service
MASSAGE & MORE
IN BUNYIP
Hearclear
5625 5155
A Community owned Health Service
Growing to meet the needs
Of the Community.
Do you suffer from:
DEFIBRILLATORS IN THE AREA
Sinus or hay fever problems?
Angst over certain issues?
Migraines / Headaches?
Phobias or addictions?
Neck, shoulder or back pain?
Sleepless nights?
Lack of focus?
Call me to discuss how you may start
to reclaim your health again.
Modalities available – Massage, Body & Ear Candling,
Rekindled Ancient Wisdom
Phone Tresna on
0403 053 964 or 5629 5653
RELAX
RESTORE
REJUVENATE
Bunyip Rec Reserve
Garfield Rec Reserve
Garfield Bowling Club
N.N.G. Rec Reserve
Tynong Rec Reserve
Maryknoll Rec Reserve
Bunyip Fire Brigade
Nar Nar Goon Fire Brigade
Maryknoll Fire Brigade
Tynong Fire Brigade
Garfield Golf Club
Bunyip & District Men’s Shed
Hillview Bunyip
Aged Care
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Chronic pain/illness-It can define who you are, but it
shouldn’t.
Pain can be consuming, it can take over your
everyday and it can even become who you are. You become
the person with the bad back, or the sore knee. In years gone
by people used to be defined more this way because there was
nothing that could be done medically, but even today people
can still be defined by their issues.
Pain can be such a big part of your life that it ends up
being the basis on which you make your decisions, it controls
your social life, and it takes over your family life. Sometimes
this is necessary, but when it changes you to the core this is
unfortunate, pain should not define you. Through pain and
suffering we can actually grow, learn and understand
ourselves better.
We need to communicate well with our family, put
healthy strategies in place to help both parties cope with the
condition. Help all parties understand the condition as best
they can, understand warning signs and know when the
condition is at its best so activity can be done. Understand
that loved ones can get burnt out doing everything from work,
family and domestic and social duties. Take the opportunity
to understand each other’s points of view and help one another
make positive helpful life decisions, and yes there will need to
be sacrifice and understanding on both sides. Don’t let
chronic pain or illness tear apart your lives.
Chronic medical conditions are hard, don’t give up,
there may not be a full solution, but there is help out there. If
you would like to discuss your chronic pain concerns, talk to
your GP, or feel free to contact David at Sollberger
Osteopathy on 5941 5852.
11 A’Beckett Road
Bunyip Vic 3815
Ph.: 03 56295676 0415207212
General Dentistry for the
whole family
CHECK UP
CLEAN
FILLINGS
EXTRACTIONS
DENTURES
CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
ADVANCED TOOTH WHITENING SYSTEM
ALL HEALTH FUNDS ACCEPTED
fast claim on the spot.
Medicare funded child dental benefit capped at
$1000 per child
(for those eligible) , we do the claim for you.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Ph 5629 5407
FROM
BUNYIP PHARMACY
Dinesh Solanki B. Pharm MPS (Vic)
Email: [email protected] if you have a topic of interest for the Health Matters page
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Bunyip Fire Brigade
Ready to serve
Your volunteer fire brigade has responded to over 40 incidents/emergencies since Jan 1st. This means that on
average we have responded to 3 incidents per week. This is on top of the training, community engagements, fire prevention and meetings that the volunteers undertake.
No doubt you changed your clock over the Easter break but
did you change the batteries in your smoke alarm?
In the past month we have:
attended the Columba PS Fete and Safety Day Expo
undertaken a planned burn for Vicroads adjacent to Gumbuya Park
held our Annual General Meeting in conjunction with our biennial elections
completed a Section 29 Audit and Inspection
supported a member in raising funds for Leukaemia Research
At our elections held on April 14th the following volunteers were elected to lead the brigade for the next two years:
Captain
John Cooper
4th Lieutenant
Russell Pendlebury
st
1 Lieutenant
John Legione
Communications Officer Terry Noone
2nd Lieutenant
Jason Boler
Secretary
Leeanne Hudgell
3rd Lieutenant
Simon Sharpe
Treasurer
Ulrike Maetzing
The new brigade management team takes over on July 1st for a two-year period. Congratulations to all.
With the onset of colder weather many families will be relying on wood heaters for their source of warmth. Are you
aware that the flue on your heater collects carbon particles that stick to the flue or enters the wall cavity through
cracks in your chimney? This unfortunately can result in a chimney fire which although relatively minor, has the potential to destroy your home. Please have a professional check your flue.
Dial 000
Rotary Club of Bunyip – Garfield
A history lesson:
The first Rotary Club was formed when attorney Paul P. Harris called together a meeting of three
business acquaintances in downtown Chicago, at Harris' friend Gustave E. Loehr's office in the Unity
Building on Dearborn Street on February 23, 1905. In addition to Harris and Loehr (a mining engineer and freemason,
Silvester Schiele (a coal merchant), and Hiram E. Shorey (a tailor) were the other two who attended this first meeting.
The members chose the name Rotary because initially they rotated subsequent weekly club meetings to each other's
offices, although within a year, the Chicago club became so large it became necessary to adopt the now-common
practice of a regular meeting place.
Rotary first touched our shores in Australia in1921, with the charter of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, closely followed
by the charter of a Sydney Club and other Clubs around the nation.
Our Mission:We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace
through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Rotarians have a simple motto: Service
Above Self.
Our Four-Way Test ; Our Four-Way test is a simple ethical framework to help us in our lives every day. Feel welcome
to use it yourself - it's pretty simple: Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
If you would like to become part of this wonderful organisation please phone Graeme on 0417 105 598
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Japanese Tutoring in Bunyip
Travelling to Japan?
Need help with VCE or University level Japanese?
Or just looking to learn at a conversational level?
Give me a call.
I have completed VCE Japanese and level 9
Japanese at the University of Melbourne
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BUNYIP ANIMAL RESCUE
NETWORK
APRIL NEWS
The Mange Management newsletter for Autumn is now
available, which keeps us up to date with the latest information on wombat assistance in the local area. The
newsletter has been sent to all on the BARN’s e-mailing
list, but for those not on our list, the newsletter can be
accessed on the Mange Management website:
www.mangemanagement.org.au
During April there is a fundraiser running for the BAST
Cat Rescue club. They have raffle tickets located on
the counter of the Bunyip Vet Clinic, with the prize being
a $100 grooming voucher being drawn in early May.
The BAST cat club has been generous in helping animals from the local area, so next time you’re going past
the clinic, feel free to pop in and purchase a ticket or
make a gold coin donation to help them along with their
wonderful work. Thank you to the Bunyip vet clinic for
having the raffle tickets on their counter.
April 20 – 26 is the World Week for Animals in Laboratories. (Website: www.wwaail.org) There are lots of
medical charities in Australia calling for public donations, which they then channel into medical research
that utilises laboratory animals. Most people aren’t
aware of the options available to them when it comes to
funding good causes. Humane Research Australia has
recently launched a free App for smart phones which
will offer users information at their fingertips about
which medical charities do not fund animal based research. For people who care about what their donations
get used for, this App is invaluable. It can be sourced
online via the App store or via the HRA website:
www.humaneresearch.org.au
BUNYIP
PHARMACY
5629 5407
Mon-Friday
9 to 5.30pm
Saturday
9 to 12.30pm
Adjacent Med Centre 5629 5756
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS
ONSITE DIGITAL PRINTS
READING GLASSES
FRENCH PERFUMES
NDSS NAT. DIABETES SCHEME
BLOOMS FASHIONS
AT HILLVIEW
In the Hillcentre
Showcasing their entire winter range
June 11th 2015 at 1.30 pm
$5 per person
Afternoon tea supplied
On Thursday April 23 there will be a function at Stella’s
pantry in Warragul showcasing cruelty-free food and
cosmetics. Tickets are $20 and are selling fast. Visit
their website or their Facebook page for more details, or
call them on 5611 0869 to book your place:
www.stellaspantry.com.au
Saturday May 2 is the Cardinia Shire’s annual Sustainability Expo. Mark it on your calendar! It will take place
at the Cardinia Cultural Centre and entry is free. A link
to the event website is now on the BARN webpage.
May 4 is International Respect for Chickens Day.
Our recipe link for the month of April features lots of
chicken substitutes by popular Australian plant-based
cook, Adele McConnell. The gourmet recipes on her
website are arranged into cultural categories, and the
amazing photos will make your mouth water:
www.vegiehead.com Happy baking!
Until next time… “ be kind to the kritters… ”
B.A.R.N.
www.speakforanimals.info/barn
24 Main Street, Bunyip
Phone: 56296284
Email: [email protected]
Website: sarahstownandcountry.com.au
Open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday
I stock an eclectic mix of new and preloved goods.
Furniture, artwork, china and decorative items, books,
cushions
and cooks aprons made to order,
vintage pieces, giftware
and hand painted gift cards.
Beautiful things at affordable prices
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Tania Carmichael at the Bunyip Medical Clinic
has a warm and welcoming personality when she
greets you at the reception desk. She loves animals and holds a Blue Belt in Karate. I asked Tania to tell the residents of
Bunyip & District a little bit about herself.
Your name: Tania Carmichael
Your job description: Senior Receptionist, Bunyip Medical Clinic
Tell me about your family.
Jeff , my partner who works at Burdens Plumbtec, Warragul
Ash my son who is 15, Phoebe my daughter who is 12, my stepdaughters Nette and Courtney, Koda the dog, Bubbles the
cat, Virgil the cockatiel and loads of fish both tropical and Standard goldfish
Your Favourite Pastime/hobby:
Cooking and restoring old furniture
What type of movies do you enjoy – your favourite movie.
Fast and Furious series
Pride and Prejudice
What do you like about working in Bunyip.
Bunyip is a fantastic country Town, I have felt really welcome here and the
people are amazing…
Describe yourselves in 2 sentences.
Honest, Reliable, very much a people and animal person.
Family is everything including my fur babies..
Your likes
I love animals of all shapes and sizes, my family
And dislikes
Most Seafood and cruelty to animals
If money was no object what would you spend it on.
I would travel the world and come home and set up a farm for dogs that have nowhere to go and that no one wants..
Which 3 guests would you invite to dinner.
My Mum and Dad and my grandparents, Just to have one last catch up.
Do you have a favourite TV show.
Big Bang Theory
Revenge
What type of music do you like.
Anything from Classical to Rock, U2, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, INXS
Things that really annoy you.
People who are rude.
Your dream holiday destination.
Paris and Bora Bora
Which sport/s do you play and/or take an interest in
Netball and Karate
Do you follow an AFL team:
Only the best “The Hawks”
What is your favourite type of book.
No Fiction, I love true stories
Your favourite food
Pasta
Are you a Summer or Winter person
Spring, the weather is great and everything Blooms
A special moment in your life
The birth of my kids
My trip to Egypt
Do you have a nickname
My brothers and sister used to call me Boof.
Something about you that not many people know:
I was a marching girl and I am blue belt in Karate.
Contributions from our Readers:
How many of you tried the Hot Cross Bun
Just a few ideas our family put together for the upcoming winter months:
Recipe?
1/ Making Hot Chocolate (love that)
Would love some feedback.
2/ Catchup with friends and sleepovers
I have been trying to grow my own bean
3/ Rug up and go outside and play footy
sprouts for salads.
4/ Making things with Lego (great idea)
We are always open to ideas from our readers!
5/ Baking (try something different)
6/ Writing letters to friends and family living interstate and overseas.
Ed
7/ Drawing and colouring in
8/ Wordsearches
9/ Read books
There is always plenty to do if you think about it. From the Mclean Family. Thank you Mclean Family for your contributions. Ed
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Enquiries: Margaret ph: 0456 230 100
Heart Foundation walking Group
Meets Wednesday evenings
5pm in winter 6.30pm Daylight savings time
Meet at library Bus Park
All ages and your Dog is Welcome
Walking on a regular basis can help improve your overall health
and wellbeing and reduce stress levels.
As a bonus it’s a fun to spend time with family and friends, and
a great way to meet new people
For further information please contact:
Cardinia Shire Council’s Active Places Officer,
Simon Harrex on 5945-4432
THE SIMPLEST CUP CAKE RECIPE EVER
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chocolate cake mix (the dry ingredients only)
1/3 cup water
1 tsp oil
Cooking spray
Method:
1. Spray a bowl or a mug with cooking oil (This step
isn’t crucial. Don’t worry if you skip it)
2. Mix all ingredients together and pour into bowl or
mug
3. Microwave for 90 seconds
4. Add ice cream or cream and serve!
Bunyip Kindergarten currently offers both
kinder and pre-kinder programs.
Our program meets the individual developmental needs of each
child and fosters independence, responsibility and allows for creativity and the ability to meet challenges.
Positions are still available.
Do you have a child who has recently turned 3 or will by
30 April 2015? They are eligible to attend pre-kinder program.
For more information or enrolment enquiries contact
Cardinia Shire Council on 1300 787 624
or visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/kindergarten
Don’t forget you can now enrol your child from birth.
If you have anything newsworthy to say,
email:
[email protected] We are always
interested to hear your ideas. Please note: we do
not print anything that is of a harmful nature to
others.
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DROUIN-BUNYIP UNITING
CHURCH PARISH
Drouin – Longwarry Union - Bunyip –
Garfield
WORSHIP SERVICES :
Sunday Apr.19
9.00am
10.30am
Wed. Apr. 22
Sunday Apr.26
4.00pm
10.30am
Sunday May 03
9.00am
10.30am
11.00am
9.00am
10.30am
Wed. May 06
Sunday May 10
Drouin
Bunyip “Come as
you are, all age
family”, children’s
activity time.
Hillview Bunyip
Combined Mission
Service
led by Margaret
Callaghan.
Speaker: Tilly Leunig,
trekking in support of
Refugees.
Followed by a sausage
sizzle
Drouin (H.C.)
Bunyip (H.C.)
Amberlea
Drouin
Garfield
Other events: Sunday 3 May at 7.30pm Songs of Praise at
the Pocklington home, Drouin. For further information telephone our Church office on 5629 9055. Phone messages can
be left at anytime or
Email us at bdglchurchoffi[email protected]
MEDITATION GROUP
When: Thursdays
11.00am – 12.00pm
Meditation classes are held every Thursday morning in Bunyip.
This is offered as a further outreach of
the Bunyip Cancer Support Group. For
further information contact Janice on
5625 6315.
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Lots of fun at Bunyip Kindergarten
The children at Bunyip Kindergarten have certainly been busy during Term 1. We have been learning about the lifecycle by
watching a chrysalis hatch into a Monarch Butterfly, chickens hatch from their eggs and even stick insects. The children loved
having a hold of the fluffy little chickens.
We had a visit from Pacific Smiles Dental who talked to the children about how to brush their teeth, how often and what to look
forward to next time they visit the dentist. We took a walk down to the Bunyip Police Station and found out all about being a police
officer. We would like to say a big thank you to our local officers who were very accommodating and answered all the children’s
questions.
During the term all the children and staff worked on a 100 year ANZAC commemoration project which was entered into the
Pakenham Show. It was a paper mache ANZAC slouch hat surrounded by red poppies which were made from the thumb prints of
all the children. We won first prize and had great fun doing it!
In the last week there was plenty of Easter activities in preparation for the Easter Bunny’s arrival during the holidays and a
campfire where marshmallows were cooked along with Wombat stew (but not using a real wombat, of course).
The kids have had a great start to the year meeting and making new friends, exploring the community we live in and we can’t wait
to see what Term 2 will bring us.
Bunyip Kindergarten still has positions available. Do you have a child who has recently turned 3 or will by 30 April 2015? They
are eligible to attend pre-kinder program. For more information or enrolment enquiries contact Cardinia Shire Council on 1300 787
624 or visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/kindergarten. Don’t forget you can now enrol your child from birth.
Don’t have kinder aged children? But would still like to be involved then come along to our Bingo Night fundraiser at 7.30pm
Saturday 16 May at Bunyip Primary School Hall. Book your ticket/table now by contacting Tracey Sever on 0407 828 068 or
[email protected]
We are also selling the 2015/16 Entertainment book for only $65 each which includes over $20,000 worth of valuable 2 for 1 and
50% offers from many of the best restaurants, attractions, shopping, travel, hotels and more. Contact Raelene McLean on 0423 915
579 or [email protected]
– Xavier checking out a police car during the
Lilly having a hold
Police Station Visit
of new chicken
with her Mum
Frieda with children cooking
marshmallows on campfire
COUNCIL NEWS: Don’t be a wally with your waste
The upcoming collections include:
E-waste recycling drop-offs on Saturday 18 April 9am–1pm at the Council depot, Purton Road Pakenham and Saturday 30
May 9am–12noon at Gemco Players Community Theatre, 19 Kilvington Drive Emerald. Unwanted battery-operated items
or items with an electrical cord will be accepted for recycling. Whitegoods will not be accepted, but should instead be left
out at the next hard and green waste collection. For more information visit the ‘Recycling and disposal’ webpage
(www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/recycling).
Detox your Home on Saturday 2 May 8am–4pm in Pakenham. Household chemicals, batteries and compact fluorescent
lamps (CFLs) will be accepted. Paint will not be accepted. Registration is required to attend and the address will be
provided after registration. To register for the collection visit the Detox your Home website (www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/
detoxyourhome) or call 1800 353 233.
Hard and green waste collections will be held from Monday 27 April to Friday 29 May. Residents will be notified of their
collection week or can view this online using the community compass tool (www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
communitycompass). Items should be placed neatly on the kerbside by 6am on the Monday of the week of collection
and no earlier than two days before. For more information visit the ‘Hard and green waste’ webpage
(www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/hardwaste).
“There are also a lot of charitable and socially conscious organisations who are doing some great work to provide environmentally
friendly alternatives for items like furniture, mobile phones, reading glasses or printer cartridges,” Ms Kerr said.
We encourage residents to do a little research such as using the Planet Ark 'Recycling Near You' website and find out if there is
socially responsible alternative to landfill.”
For more information visit the ‘Waste and recycling’ webpage or contact Council’s Waste Officer on 1300 787 624.
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TALKIN’ ...FISHIN’ .............. Selective domestics
Having just been on a boys week away fishing trip, things came to my attention that I’ve never
really noticed before. Sure we have heard how when blokes are away how untidy, unshaven, stink,
strange noises, bad habits, bad language run amuck and all of the above. But having been on
many of these trips through the years, I can honestly say, hand on heart only some is true. Bad
language, sure that happens, and stinks, but usually we can’t wait for the shower, after a hard
day’s fishing and a top paddock feed along with it.
Alcohol is usually a key ingredient on these trips for some, but as you get older you do grow out of
the stupid quantities consumed when we were younger. We are content to just indulge in the
companionship and a few beers or whatever comes from a bottle, and share the “bulltish stories”
and the common thread that brings us there in the first place, ‘Fishing’.
In contrast these days most times you will find the guys more than helpful, dishes get done, trip
expenses shared, meals cooked, some showing off their MKR ambitions. The lunches are made for
the next days fishing and on longer trips even the washing gets done. Most times everybody helps
out to make a great trip out of it for all. There are some exceptions though, but you’ll find the invite
is not extended again to those who sponge of others.
You’ve got to be amazed though that after returning home to the little woman how we all deny all
knowledge of these skills and its all forgotten along with any existence of such things ever taking
place. We revert to the hopeless spouse who can’t do a thing for himself without the wife’s help, or
is it due to our laziness, or that we like ‘her-in-doors’ to feel totally needed. Some of this would
have to be classed as “Secret Men’s” business for sure, so I can’t say too much, or else! Threats of
a loaded Mullet in your letter box are for REAL!
A lot’s to be said for the true Mates you acquire over the years, if a man’s lucky he will gather a
mere handful, but to be truthful “two” that he can count on, has great value. When you don’t have to
ask for a hand or expect a payback for a favour. These friendships usually last a lifetime, just a nod
or a handshake often passes with a “thanks Mate”, that suffices.
In Honour of our ANZAC’s
For what we have and can enjoy the things we love to do today.
“thanks Mate”
Bunyip-Garfield Probus Club
Our club went to Cornucopia Museum before going to Peppermint Ridge Farmers at Tynong North. We
learnt about Australian Native Plants and the way they can be used in cooking. After a look around the
garden we were treated to a different kind of lunch where they had used some of the native Plants that they
grow.
Our A.G.M. was well attended with all positions filled. We were saddened to hear of George Taylor passing
away in W.A. George was our Inaugural President when the club started 8 years ago. Condolences to his
family. Mark Knight who is with the herald Sun as their Cartoonist entertained us with how he comes up
with ideas to create drawings for each day’s papers.
We had a day in Melbourne where we went to Lindsey Fox’s Classic Car Collection to see some of the
beautifully restored cars like Mercedes Benz, Porsche, M.G’s and others. A lot of them have been owned by
famous people some from across the world. Next stop was the Docklands for lunch before going on the
Melbourne Star to look at the skyline of the city.
After we looked around the Docklands before heading home.
Helen Peggie, Publicity Officer
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BunyipTennis Club News
We have had a very successful
Summer Season with all finals over
I am happy to summarise our
results.
Junior Competition
All our Junior teams made it to the finals and I
would like to thank Anne-Marie Helmore for organizing the junior competition brilliantly yet
again.
More details and photos to follow.
Wednesday Night WGTA Competition
Sadly one of our Wednesday Night teams made it
to the finals but had to forfeit due to injury.
Monday Night Social Competition
A big thank you to Charissa Polderman for running
our Monday night competition for the past few seasons and good luck to Will Jackson who has agreed
to take it on for the Winter Competition. If you are
interested in playing please contact Will on
0400524133 or [email protected]
Finals were held on Monday23rd March and Team
5 (captained by Will Jackson) defeated Team 6
(captained by Julie Kidd).
LOCAL FOOTY IS BACK
By Roman Kulkewycz
Local footy and Netball is back for the 2015 Season.
This year the EDFL has reverted back to a one tier,
15 team Competition. Although not all Clubs were
happy with this decision the majority voted for the
one Division. There will be a draw of 17 Rounds;
each club will play 16 matches and have a bye. Each
team will play each other once and 2 teams twice.
There will be 2 games this Saturday ( Anzac Day )
with the remaining 5 games to be played on Sunday
(26th April).
There will be a Final 8 based on the AFL system,
where 4 teams will have the double chance. The
Finals will begin on the 29th August, with the Grand
Final being contested on the 19th September.
There will be Junior football in U16’s and U18’s
levels only. There will be no U13’s Competition this
season. The removal of the 5th tier of the EDFL was
a decision made by the AFL Gippsland Commission.
In a replay of last Season’s Grand Final in the U18's
in the Catch Up Round last month, Cora Lyn playing
at home turned the tables easily defeating reining
Premiers Nar Nar Goon. It was a twilight game
played at Cora Lyn. The season got into full swing
on Saturday the 11th April.
Final Score Cora Lyn: 15-7-97
Nar Nar Goon 6-6-42
Photos from this game by Roman Kulkewycz
Team 6: Dave Hobson, Joel Smith, Will Jackson
and Anne-Marie Helmore
Team 5: JB McCauley, Ian Shaw, Julie
Kidd and Liz Hart
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Pre Season Setback For Strikers Soccer Club
By Roman Kulkewycz
The mysterious disappearance of a bag of club strips as well as 20 pairs of football socks belonging to the
Senior team of the Bunyip and District “Strikers” Soccer Club has set the Club back $1500.00 to replace
these items.
The disappearance was immediately noticed when the committee members attended to their storage facility
at the ground recently to sort things out in preparation for the coming season. It is unclear when the theft
occurred since the players have been in recess since the conclusion of last season. “It’s happened off season”,
said committee member Ms. Linda Jeric “We have had to replace these items for the coming season at a
great cost to our Club”, she added.
Club President, Adrian Gatti hopes that the culprit or culprits will return these items to a place somewhere in
Bunyip where they can be handed back to the Club.
The tops are a white with green numbers colour bearing the club name and the socks are a distinctive
burgandy in colour. “They are of no use to anyone because of their distinctive branding. It’s just vandalism”.
I sincerely hope that they have not been destroyed or damaged and those responsible will return them”, said
Mr. Gatti. “We have reported this to the police”, said Mr. Gatti
Anyone who has information as to the whereabouts of this bag of
strips and socks should contact the Bunyip Police on 5629-5205.
or Adrian Gatti on 0417 590 830
Photo shows: Committee members of the Bunyip & District Soccer Club Martin Jeric (L)
and Hank Lenders holding a similar bag to the
one that was stolen.
Photo by Roman Kulkewycz
BUNYIP STRIKERS WIN FRIENDLY
Last month the Bunyip Strikers Soccer club played host to the Korumburra Soccer Club. The match was
played in good spirits and due to the hot conditions with the temperature reaching 27 degrees, the play was
halted several times to allow players to have a drink.
The Strikers played well as a team and put the score on the board,
winning 6 – 2. It was a good all round performance.
Senior Coach Craig Marks has been reappointed for the coming season. Marks has been the senior coach
since the inception of the club.
Bunyip Striker Ryan Fitzgerald shows his athleticism by
showing can kick higher than
his Korumburra opponent.
Bunyip Striker
Steve Janes in full
control of the ball
Reappointed for another
season is popular Strikers
Senior
coach,
Craig
Marks.
Bunyip Striker Daniel Cock
twists his body to meet the
oncoming ball. Running
alongside in support is teammate Paddy Lejoung.
PHOTOS BY :
ROMAN KULKEWYCZ
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