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The Moorabool News 23 December, 2014 Page 3
Seasons Greetings
from the Mayor
As 2014 draws to a close and the Christmas
phenomenon enters the main straight, one can
only look to 2015 with a sense of optimism and
hope.
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The recent tragedies that have shaken humanity

to the core are a stark reminder that beneath
the glitter of the festive tinsel the world is still a
troubled place. Whilst the challenge of changing
the world may be a daunting task, we can change
the environment we live in.
THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
As the gap between the haves and the have-nots

widens, Christmas often puts enormous strain on
the less fortunate in our community. The bitter
sweetness of Christmas can amplify emotions
with devastating results.
Strawberries
$1.29 punnet
Bananas
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Fresh from our Farm Fresh from our Farm
Christmas can be as complex as the retail

advertising implies where the Christmas spirit
lands on the back end of the Visa card, or as simple
as the cheapest gift of all, showing that we care.
Spring Onions
79c bunch
This Christmas spare a thought for the lost, the

lonely and the troubled; and if you see someone
without a smile, give them yours.
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$1.99 each
I wish everyone a safe Christmas and please

embrace the things that are often taken for granted.
And dont put a price on the greatest gift of all, our
family, our friends and even the strangers that live
amongst us.
- Paul Tatchell
Moorabool Mayor
Guilty plea for Darley killing

TAI Sharp has pleaded guilty to the
manslaughter of John Starling in Darley
on June 8, 2013.
The 22 year old Fulham man was
charged with killing 35-year-old

Starling outside a house in Jonathon
Drive, Darley.
Sharp appeared before the Supreme
Court of Victoria on Monday, December

15 and entered a guilty plea.
His plea hearing will be heard early
next year.
Every year brings

new experiences.
Remember to acknowledge them,
learn from them and then send
away the challenging ones.
Surround yourself with love,
happiness, tenderness and people
that nourish your life.
Stay safe, drive safe, smile
and Merry Christmas to all.
Love Sam, Belinda and
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This holiday season
help to protect
your community by
adopting a hydrant.
Ensure the hydrant
nearest your
property is kept
clear, visible and
accessible at all
times.
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missing marker
posts to your
local Council or
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THE Chin refugee community living in Melton will be

given the ultimate freedom
thanks to an innovative
Moorabool resident.
Gordons Stephen Mack has
been collecting and restoring
adult and childrens bicycles
for years and handed over
two dozen to the refugee
community from Myanmar
(formerly Burma) on Friday
12 December.
Mr Mack said the bikes offered the Chin community
a social outlet where they
could ride outside and interact with people from all
walks of life, while also offering them transport options and health benefits.
Ive been collecting bikes
locally and at transfer stations. It doesnt take much to
rejuvenate them: a new tube,
cable and lubrication and its
as good as gold, Mr Mack
said.
Im semi-retired, have had
bikes all my life and I like
tinkering. Ive also been getting grateful assistance from
Ballarat Cycle City.
He said he heard about a
man in Coburg whod provided bikes for refugees, so
he approached Melton Shire
with the idea, and was referred to Djerriwarrh Health
Services.
Weve been storing the bicycles until we can organise
safety equipment including
helmets. Im working with

Djerriwarrh to organise
training sessions and safety
riding lessons, he said.
If anybody wants to donate old bikes or helmets,
Id appreciate it. Theres 29
families in the Chin community, so we need kids bikes
as well as adults bikes.
Djerriwarrh Health Services CEO Bruce Marshall said
Djerriwarrhs health promotion team had worked with
the growing Melton-based
Chin refugee community for
the last 12 months.
The Chin people are an
ethnic group from Myanmar
who have experienced ongoing human rights violations
including genocide, child
labour, child soldiers, rape,
slavery, human trafficking
and a loss of freedom of
speech. Since the 1980s over
1.5 million refugees have
fled Myanmar, Mr Marshall
said.
Issues refugees face when
resettling into a host country
include the language barrier,
untreated health or mental
health issues, finances, racism, family conflict, loss of
tradition, intergenerational
conflict, isolation and loneliness. The Strengthening
Multicultural Communities
project, run by Djerriwarrh
Health Services, aims to
promote mental health and
wellbeing by creating a
socially inclusive and con-
nected community.
Mr Marshall said: The
input from members of the
Chin community at every
step of the projects development has endeavoured
to increase their leadership,
organisational skills, project
ownership and a sense of
community pride.
People who wish to donate
bicycles or helmets, or volunteer with the restoration

of bikes, can contact Stephen
Mack on 0419 574 418 or
mack.stephen1@gmail.com.
For more information about
how to help the Chin community refugees, contact the
Djerriwarrh Health Services
health promotions team on
5367 9600.
Moorabool
Shire
has
warned people to stop their
dogs from wandering or risk
a fine following three separate dog attacks on sheep in
the past few weeks.
The
attacks
occurred
around the Mt DoranEgerton and Elaine-Egerton
Roads, in Mount Doran.
More than 30 sheep were
attacked, sustaining horrific injuries consistent with
a dog attack. Some of the
injuries were so severe that
farmers had to euthanise
injured sheep to prevent further suffering.

In response to the attacks,
Moorabool Shire community safety officers have increased patrols in the area,
and have door-knocked and
letter-box-dropped the area.
Moorabool Shire CEO Rob
Croxford said dog owners
had an obligation to make
sure their animals did not
get the opportunity to attack
any livestock.
The Domestic Animals
Acts states if a dog is found
at large outside the premises of the owner, or not

securely confined to the
owners premises, the owner
is guilty of an offence, Mr
Croxford said.
Between sunrise and sunset
the offence carries a fine of
six penalty units, and between sunset and sunrise
this increases to 10 penalty
units. One penalty unit is
currently set at $147.61.
There is also an obligation
for members of the public to
alert Council to wandering
dogs, Mr Croxford said.

It is timely to remind ourselves that owners of livestock are within their rights
to destroy dogs found at
large near livestock. These
animals represent the livelihood for our farmers and
these awful attacks can
cause valuable losses.
Residents who see stray
dogs wandering should contact the council on 5366 7100,
or after hours on the animal
control emergency number
0400 501 696.
Sheep mauled and maimed
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St Brigids PS Principal Peter Johnson is calling it a day after 20 years. Photo Helen Tatchell
Principal for over 7000 days!
By Jessica Howard
St Brigids Primary School Principal

of 20 years will spend his final day
with students this week before he
settles down for retirement.
With 40 years of teaching experience under his belt, Peter Johnson
said he would always treasure the
experiences made at St Brigids and
various other schools.
Mr Johnsons teaching career began in Warrnambool in 1975, before
he took on his first principal role in
Coldham, New South Wales, and in
1995 he made the move to Ballan,
where he took over leadership at St
Brigids Primary School.
Mr Johnson said he felt privileged to
spend the past 20 years here, and to
have watched and led the growth of

a school with such culture.
In my time here, the school has
grown from an enrolment of 70 to
what will be 140 students as of next
year... Over the 20 years I have been
here I have overseen a lot of changes,
including a number of physical ones
such as new classrooms, and the upstaging of existing ones. However, I
have also seen a gradual change in
the Ballan community as it continues to grow into a really lovely town
with a little village atmosphere, he
said.
As a school we are able draw on the
strengths of the Ballan Township,
but also give back to it in so many
ways. I only expect it to continue
to grow, and my time at St Brigids
has been a wonderful opportunity

to really build on the culture of the
school.
Mr Johnson said the greatest part of
being a principal would have to be
making education enjoyable.
Its about entertaining the children, and one of the beauties of being a principal in a place like St Brigids is that you can really nurture the
excitement that the children receive
each day, he said.
However, the most important
thing is that they remain children
longer, as they are less influenced by
the pressures of the big cities and I
think that is something we have continued to embrace here. The children
have a lovely appreciation for all the
little things.
In the last school newsletter for 2014
Mr Johnson said in his message to
families, it is a great privilege to
have led St Brigids school and I wish
to make special mention to the staff
over that time who have worked
with me in ensuring our school is
such a well-respected and credentialed place of education in Ballan.
With his retirement fast approaching, Mr Johnson said he is unsure
about the future, however looks
forward to travelling with his wife,
Dianne.
St Brigids School will welcome
their newly appointed principal,
Miss Gabrielle Driscoll in the 2015
school year.
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BALLAN childcare fees

may be going up in 2015, but
the service is still the most
affordable in the region, says
Ballan District Health Care
CEO Wayne Weaire.
From January 2015, the Ballan Childcare Centres fees
will increase from $77 for
a full day to $85 for those
parents who pay on time;
however, parents paying in
arrears will be charged $91
for a full day of care.
Its still the cheapest in the
whole Moorabool Shire, Mr
Weaire said.
Weve endeavoured to
create a fee structure that is
affordable, yet ensures the
sustainability of the centre
as a high quality service for
our families.
Weve put on extra staff
and more highly skilled
staff. Weve also added
more equipment to the playground, changed our catering to provide better quality meals, and added new
equipment inside.
The 60-place childcare
centre is at capacity, with
places being snapped up by
parents.
Mr Weaire said the only
aspect of fees that wasnt the
cheapest, was for those parents paying in arrears.
This is to encourage people
to pay via direct debit. There
are big incentives to pay on
time, he said.
The increase in fees is in
response to the extra costs
of childcare. Theres been
no significant increase for
many years. Last year the
board implemented a slight
increase and again this year.
We know were the
cheapest because weve
rung around and made
enquiries.
The new fees will take effect
from January 5, 2015.
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Shock shake up in Avenue
Western Water General Manager, Customer and Community Relations, Graham Holt and
Melton Depot team member Mark Radford with the corroded section of pipe from the
Avenue of Honour. Photo courtesy WW
Sending a shockwave
down a water main in the
Avenue of Honour has
helped Western Water to
fix a problem that has been
more than 50 years in the
making.
Using new technology,
Western Water identified a
blockage, which turned out
to be a corroded section of
galvanised pipe, dating back
to before 1960.
Western Waters General
Manager, Customer and
Community Relations, Graham Holt said the high-tech
solution to finding problems
in pipes, called the Pipe Rover, is currently being trialled
throughout the Victorian
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as well as causing a lot of
disruption.
The technology allows
problems to be identified
quickly and repairs made
sooner, saving time and
money.
The project was helped by
the fact the section of corroded pipe was in an area
away from the avenues historic trees.
Mr Holt says Western Water will continue to monitor
the water pressure and flow
at businesses near the end
of the main to ensure there
are no other issues with the
pipe.
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The Pipe Rover equipment
sends a pressure transient
wave through the pipe,
which is a bit like a minor
shockwave.
Mr Holt said it measures the
wave as it moves through
the pipe, and uses the data to
identify blockages or leaks.
We were able to find the
problem after one night of
using the Pipe Rover, and
have the 20m section of pipe
replaced two weeks later,
Mr Holt said.
Without this technology,
our best option would have
been to replace the entire
main, which would have
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Newborns in the district

Babies born recently at Bacchus Marsh
and Melton Regional Hospital
United Nations Youth Representative, Benson Saulo presents Nicole, Kyle and Emma with
their awards. Photos courtesy GHP Images.
Little Eden Eve LEHENY
was born to Brookfield
parents Ancuta and James
Leheny on Monday 15
December at 11.42am. She
is a little sister for Jax
James and weighed 3.59kg.
Jackson and Ayden have a

little sister, Maddison
Jayde. Melton parents
Kellie and Jarad welcomed
Maddison on Thursday 18
December at 10.50am,
weighing 3.1kg.
Kristal and Brayden from

Melton have welcomed their
first child, a little girl. Born
on Wednesday 17
December, Asher PauleneAnne McKAY weighed
3390 kg.
A little boy Tyler David

HARRISON, is the first
baby of Melton West
parents Jasmine and Trent.
Arriving at 12.01pm on
Wednesday 17 December,
he weighed 8lb 7oz (3820
grams).
Gold award is
confidence booster
Three
Bacchus
Marsh
Grammar students were
among 79 Victorians to be
awarded the Gold Duke of
Edinburghs Award at the
inaugural Gold Award Gala
on December 6.
Students
Kyle
Burton,
Emma Perconte and Nicole
Jackson worked towards the
prestigious Gold Duke of
Edinburghs Award award
this year by spending three
hours a week volunteering,
undertaking physical recreation and demonstrating
a skill.
Kyle Burton said the award
had improved his confidence around people and
given him the confidence
to embark on a career as a
school teacher.
Nicole Jackson said she
developed
confidence
and communication skills
through the award by running activities for the cub
scouts and singing in her
school choir.
The award proves that you
have a dedication and commitment towards a job or
career and develops skills
needed for life after school
and uni, used within the
workplace, she said.
Emma Perconte credits
the award for giving her a
guaranteed offer at La Trobe
University next year to study
law and behavioural science
(psychology).
I was offered a place

through their aspire program, which is based on
community involvement,
Emma said.
Emma volunteered at the
Salvos one hour a week,
practised Taekwondo for her
physical recreation and participated in the school choir
to improve her skills.
The community service at
the Salvos was the best part.
The ladies there were really
nice.
She
encouraged
other
young people to participate
in the Duke of Edinburgh
Awards. Its a great experience and you can get a lot
from it.
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Jackson has a little brother,

Liam Craig STEPHAN.
Born to Sunbury parents
Mark and Jaime on
Thursday 18 December,
Liam weighed 3760 grams.
Melton South couple Bindu

and Nishu ADYA have
welcomed their first baby, a
little girl. Adya was born on
Friday 12 December at 7.24
and weighed 3.10kg.
Bacchus Marsh
Eye Clinic
16 Grant Street
Is pleased to announce its opening date of the
6 of November
16 Grant Street,
Bacchus Marsh
Now Open and taking appointments on
Ph 1300 653 197 Fax 5310 6000
Bacchus Marsh Eye Clinic
th
Patients will now have access to retinal specialists, corneal specialist

and general ophthalmology five days a week.
We welcome and Drs Brian Ang, Elsie Chan, Nandor Jaross, Elvis Ojaimi, Season
Yeung, Beyond general ophthalmology our clinic provides access to specialised cataract
/ glaucoma / retinal / corneal services, including diagnosis and ongoing treatment for
The clinic will be closed from 1pm on the

24th of December to the 4th of January 2015
Complicated cataract surgery

General corneal diseases/Keratoplasty/ Corneal cross linking
General and complex glaucoma cases including medical, laser and surgical treatment
Diabetic retinopathy/ Age-related macular degeneration/ Vein occlusions
Retinal have
tears / Macular
hole surgery / Epiretinal
membrane specialists, corneal
Patients will now
access
to retinal
Complex retinal surgical cases
specialist and general ophthalmology
week days.
Bacchus Marsh Eye Clinic
y
monday & frida
Conditions Apply. Offer valid Wednesday 24th December, and Monday

29th December 2014. Free main meal must be of equal or lesser value.
One voucher per person per day.
Diabetes Education doctors

To Assist (DETA) who can care for all of
We welcome our sub speciality
Credentialed Diabetes Educator
Sheree Rennie
your eye needs.
Sheree will provide general and specialist diabetes services to the local and surrounding
communities. Private, Department of Veterans Affairs, some subsidised Insulin Programs
and
Bulk Billing
diabetes services
will be provided;
Bulk Billing will require available
a current EPC
Dr Elsie Chan
is our
Corneal
Specialist
Tuesday
plan. For more information on DETAs services, please visit www.detadiabetes.com.au
afternoons
Our doctors and staff will be delighted to assist you with the care of your
patients. Please
BacchusVitreo
Marsh Eye Clinic
on 1300 653 197and
to make an
appointment
Dr Elvis Ojaimi
iscallour
Retinal
Cataract
Surgeon
for your patients.
available every Wednesday
Dr Nandor Jaross is our Medical Retina specialist who
performs inter ocular injections on site available every
Thursday, Friday and fortnightly Saturday mornings
Dr Brian Ang is our Glaucoma specialist and will be available
Saturday mornings from January 2015
Coming in February 2015 is Dr Season Yeung our Corneal
and Refractive surgeon
Our doctors and sta will be delighted to assist you with the
care of your patients. Please call Bacchus Marsh Eye Clinic
on 1300 653 197 to make an appointment for your patients.
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Court in action
By Jessica Howard
A resident from Jonathon
Drive, Darley came close to
breaching a 12-month suspended jail sentence within
minutes of being served last
Friday 19 December, after
he was found in possession of a weapon following
the conclusion of his court
proceedings.
The accused was initially
charged for two separate
matters in the Bacchus
Marsh Magistrates Court,
including one count of theft
and one count of refusing to
undergo a drug impairment
assessment. The man was
sentenced to two months in
prison, suspended for one
year, and received a $500
fine.
However, as he attempted
to leave the court follow-
ing the proceedings, a duty

officer allegedly observed
a pocketknife in the right
pocket of the defendants
pants. A search was undertaken and he was arrested
and interviewed, before reappearing in court moments
later. The mans defence
lawyer stated that his client
had forgotten the knife was
in his pocket after gardening
earlier that morning. Magistrate Cynthia Toose said it
was a difficult situation, as
it was hard to tell whether
the indictable offence was
committed prior, during or
after the initial proceedings,
however a breach of court
security was a very serious
matter. The man received a
$1000 fine with conviction.
Meanwhile, a 38-year-old
man received a $400 fine

with conviction, after attempting to steal a bottle of
tequila from Stoneys Club,
situated in Grant Street Bacchus Marsh. The accused
was allegedly seen by staff
taking the bottle from a
closed bar and placing it
under his jacket, before leaving the premises. The police
were called, however the
man returned the bottle moments later and made full
omissions, stating that he
was a hopeless drunk.
KERB CHATTER
By Jessica Howard
Is Christmas a time to spend unnecessary

money, and do you overspend?
Definitely not. Its Christmas!
- Barry & family (Bacchus
Marsh)
I do overspend but its not
unnecessary, I think we
have to so that we can give
people lovely gifts.
- Karen (Bacchus Marsh)
Barry & family
I think it is, its just buying

things people dont need. I
dont mind buying for the
kids though
- Kerry (Bacchus Marsh)
Karen
Yes I overspend, and its unnecessary when youre buying presents that you have
to.
- Kane (Bacchus Marsh)
There were 23 driving related incidents heard before

the court, including seven
charges of driving whilst
disqualified, four speeding
matters and three charges of
driving an unregistered motor vehicle.
No, its a good time to spend

money on your family and
friends and its your choice
how much you spend
- Rod (Bacchus Marsh)
Kane
Rod
Moorabool Shire Council

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Merry Christmas to all Moorabool Shire residents, workers and visitors, and we hope
you all have a happy and healthy 2015. Please be safe on the roads and around water.We
look forward to representing and working for you, as CEO and Mayor of Moorabool
Shire Council, in 2015.
Paul Tatchell, Mayor and Rob Croxford, CEO
NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
The next Ordinary Meeting of the Moorabool Shire Council will be held Wednesday,
4 February at the Council Chambers, 15 Stead St, Ballan, at 5.00pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR 2015
Date
Venue
Date
Venue
4 February 2015
Ballan
5 August 2015
Bacchus Marsh
4 March 2015
Elaine
2 September 2015
Dunnstown
1 April 2015
Bacchus Marsh
7 October 2015
Bacchus Marsh
6 May 2015
Ballan
4 November 2015
Blackwood
3 June 2015
Bungaree
2 December 2015
Bacchus Marsh
1 July 2015
Ballan
CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY 2015
WITH MOORABOOL SHIRE COUNCIL!
Moorabool Shire Council welcomes you to join in the Shires ofcial Australia Day
Celebrations commencing at 8.00am, Monday 26 January at the Public Hall, Bacchus
Marsh. Council is proud to have the assistance of local service clubs who will cook the
Community BBQ Breakfast.
The festivities will include the following:
Community BBQ Breakfast
Musical Entertainment
Town Crier
Australia Day Ambassador
Flag Raising
Citizen of the Year Award Presentation
Young Citizen of the Year Award Presentation
Community Event of the Year Award Presentation
Mayors Award Presentations
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Come and Join in the Fun!
EMPLOYMENT
Moorabool Shire invites applications for the existing vacancy:
Revenue & Procurement Administration Ofcer
12 month part time contract
- applications closes 12 January 2015
**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**
All details available from the website: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
CHRISTMAS OFFICE CLOSURE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Council Ofces will be closed from 12.30pm Wednesday 24 December, 2014 and
will re-open on Monday 5 January, 2015 at 8.30am.
Christmas/New Year Closure notices will be placed on the Moorabool Shire Council
website and the Customer Service answering machine, as well as being advertised in
the Moorabool Leader.
Maternal & Child Health
Maternal & Child Health Service will be closed from 12.00pm Wednesday 24
December, 2014 and will re-open on Friday 2 January, 2015, excluding public holidays.
A nurse will be out in the community undertaking home visits.
Families with urgent health issues are advised to refer back to the hospital of delivery
or their local Doctor.
24 hour phone advice is available through the Maternal & Child Health Line on
13 22 29.
Lerderderg Childrens Centre
The Lerderderg Childrens Centre will be closed from 12.00pm on Wednesday 24th
December, 2014 and will re-open 8.30am on Friday 2 January, 2015.
The Occasional Care sessions will begin Monday 2 February, 2014.
Aged & Disability
The Aged & Disability Service unit will be closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday 24
December, 2014 and will re-open on Monday 5th January, 2015. Limited Community
Support staff will be out in the eld providing Personal Care and Emergency Respite
during this period. On Public Holidays an on-call service is available on 0409 138 201.
Garbage & Recycling
All Garbage/Recycling services within the Shire over the Christmas/New Year
2014/2015 period will be collected as normal except for the following:
Garbage scheduled for collection on Thursday 25 December, 2014 will be collected
on Friday 26 December, 2014
Garbage/Recycling scheduled for collection on Thursday 1 January, 2015 will be
collected on Friday 2 January, 2015
The Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Mt. Egerton Transfer Stations will be closed on:
- Christmas Day Thursday 25 December, 2014
- Boxing Day Friday 26 December, 2014
- New Years Day Thursday 1 January, 2015
There may be some delays in the collection of your garbage/recycling on the nominated
day. Council appreciates your patience and understanding.
Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342

Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au
CEO: Rob Croxford
News
Boys reign as schools best

KENDALL Evans and Jiah
German were this years top
VCE achievers for Bacchus
Marsh
Grammar
and
Bacchus Marsh Secondary
College.
Kendall Evans achieved a
VCE score of 98.2, just edging
out fellow Grammar student
Ashlee Sargent on 97.8 for
the schools dux award. Both
scored over 40 on three of
their subjects, including a
perfect score of 50/50 for
Kendall in Mathematical
Methods.
I felt relieved. I needed
93 to get into my course
at Monash University (a
double degree in chemical
engineering and a Bachelor
of Science), he said.
I was pretty confident
going in, I did a lot of work
and felt good. I was a little
bit surprised to get over 98
though. I was hoping to get
Kendall Evans
a score around the mid-90s.
Kendall said he had

always been interested in
chemistry and wanted to
follow in his fathers and
grandfathers footsteps and
Jiah German
produce fibreglass and resin
products.
Dad is a technical manager
for a fibreglass company and
Pop makes ute lids out of
fibreglass, he said.
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Dear Editor,
During the election, Daniel Andrews announced he
would create another public
holiday in Victoria.
This would be held on the
Friday before the AFL Grand
Final.
With the bright lights and
the election razzamatazz
fading, this commitment
needs serious scrutiny.
Australians love a long
weekend. Or lets face it, any
day off that we can get.
But we must start thinking about what these mean.
Quite simply, `one more day
may be the last for many
small businesses.
This isnt a throw-away line.
Its reality.
The powerhouse of the
Australian economy isnt big
business. Its small business
and right now many of
these are doing everything
they can - not only to grow
but to simply stay afloat.
I can hear many of you saying `Yeah, yeah thats what
they always say. But again,
its reality.
And the reality of another
public holiday means that
any small business corner
stores, hotels, cafes, mechanic workshops, spray painters, builders, electricians,
restaurants, or any other you
can think of will be paying
staff penalty rates for this
proposed Friday holiday.
For some stores, Friday
is their busiest day of the
week.
And yet, forcing
double pay will make some
question whether its even
worth opening.
Think of the impact of this
decision, for Ballan, Bacchus
Marsh and all of Moorabool.
This decision could close
these towns down for the
day.
It means those people who
might normally be employed
on that day, wont be, or will
work reduced hours.
It means, those employees
may find it very tough to
meet their mortgage demands for that week, or their
bills for weeks to come.
For the business owner,
perhaps leasing or renting
their premises, it means that
is one day where their overhead costs remain the same,
but their ability to cover
those costs is removed.
And dont just imagine this
as rich people having a sook
because they cant get richer.
Penalty rates will also hit
the public purse.
It will have a cost burden
of hundreds of thousands of
dollars on each of our hospitals, ambulance services,
CFA and any other public
service required for that day.
Were talking millions of
dollars of additional cost for
the taxpayer. That money
will need to be found and
most likely from services
that will be reduced.
So I ask the question is it
worth it?
Is it worth stopping the state

so that Melbourne people
can cheer on the AFL Grand
Final parade?
Yes, a handful will travel
from country Victoria to
attend, but not millions of
people.
Yes a public holiday
sounds fun. But the reality
is serious. The financial implications are huge.
I urge you to discuss this
with your employer and
workmates.
I urge you
to talk to Commerce Ballarat, and its equivalents
in regional towns, who are
equally worried about this.
If Daniel Andrews really
cares about jobs, then he will
reconsider his popularist
thought bubble.
It needs to be popped.
Simon Ramsay
State Liberal Member
for Western Victoria
Dear Editor,
This Decembers publication of Moorabool Shire
Councils Moorabool Matters
is inspirational.
Congratulations to our
Lord Mayor Councillor Paul
Tatchell and his associates.
Pat Liffman
Barrys Creek
Kendalls advice for next

years VCE students was
to make sure you put in
the hard work and believe
in yourself. You have to be
confident in your abilities
and if you have enough faith

youll probably exceed your
expectations.
He said it helped that
Bacchus Marsh Grammar
had
really
good,
experienced teachers.
Bacchus Marsh Secondary
College dux, Jiah German,
achieved a VCE score
of 85 and exceeded his
expectations.
I put in a lot of hard work
during the year, but I was
really lucky to go through
the Aspire program which
took a lot of the pressure off
me, Jiah said.
Ironically, as dux of the
school, I only needed to get
a score of 50 to get into the
course I wanted (biomedical
sciences
at
La
Trobe
University). I wasnt one to
set out to get the top score or
want to beat everyone, I was
purely doing it for myself.
He said the Aspire program

allowed him to get into his
course through means other
than his VCE score, such as
volunteer work.
Biomedical sciences is
a course that leads into
medicine. Medicine was
always my end result, but
the high 90s score needed
is a big ask. Part of the
reason Ill enjoy studying
biomedicine first is it gives
me time to decide where I
want to specialise, he said.
Through
the
Aspire
program I also got a spot on
campus at Bundoora.
Jiah said getting a good
VCE result was all about
the mindset you hold for
yourself.
I was able to push my own
boundaries, but I didnt drop
everything at home. I still
did sports and was able to
give myself a breather.
Writers show
off their craft
By Jessica Howard
Short stories, family history,

poems and memoirs are just
some of the interesting reads
you can find in a Moorabool
enthused anthology.
Writers from the Peoples
Republic of Moorabool is
one of the Writers Crafts
newest projects, and includes work from writers
living in Bacchus Marsh,
Ballan, Gordon, Blackwood
and many other parts of the
shire.
The anthology consists of
39 contributions from 21 different contributors ranging
from 17-years-of-age to 60,
and takes in a wide range of
different writing.
Moorabool Library Services
Coordinator, Dale Johnston
said the book had a little bit
of something for everyone.
Theres poetry as well as
non-fiction and fiction stories, letters, humor you
name it, its in there, he said.
The Writers Craft Anthology is now available from
Collins Booksellers, Bacchus
Marsh and can also be found
online from Amazon and
Google Play.
WIN!!
The Moorabool News has kindly been donated two copies of Writings from the
Peoples Republic of Moorabool as a reader giveaway.
Simply go to the webpage www.themooraboolnews.com.au and submit
your name, address and phone number with the book title in the Competitions
tab for your chance to win. Entries to be received by COB 8 January 2015.
Winners notified and must be able to collect prize from Ballan office.
We hope all our customers are

On Track for a fabulous Christmas.
See you all at our huge
New Years Eve Party.
The Mayor,
Councillors and
Staff at Moorabool
Shire Council wish
everyone a very
Merry Christmas
and a Safe and
Happy New Year.
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and a safe and
Happy New Year
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for Ballarat
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WHATS ON
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ADULT EDUCATION
Ballan & District Community House

We wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and Holiday.
Our office is closed until 12th January 2015. Look out for
Term 1, 2015 Program coming to your letter boxes in early
January. We have lots of new and interesting courses for next
year. Enquiries & Bookings call 5368 1934 or email support@
bchvic.org to enrol.
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
33 Jonathan Drive, Darley - Child care and venue hire also
available. Phone 5367 4390 orwww.darleylearning.com
MEETINGS
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh)

Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion.
Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd,
Bacchus Marsh. All welcome Jack 9741 9705
MARKETS
Ballan Lions Club Market

Saturday 7 February, 8am-1pm. 1st Saturday each Month.
Inglis St, Ballan.
Ballan Farmers Market
Next Market Saturday 10 January, 9am-1pm.
2nd Saturday each month, Mill Cottage car park.
Enq 0498361291 or 0490 114 130.
HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH

CHRISTMAS TIMETABLE
Wednesday 24th Christmas Eve
5.00pm Family Service
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Bacchus Marsh
8.00pm Holy Communion
Christ Church Anglican Church Myrniong
8.00pm Carols & Nine Lessons
St Georges Anglican Church Balliang
11.30pm Holy Communion
Thursday 25th Christmas Day
9.00am Holy Communion
All Saints Anglican Church Blackwood
Sunday 28th, 1st Sunday after Christmas
CHURCH
Catholic Parish of Gordon

Mass Service Times Saturday 27 December - Clarkes Hill,
6:30pm. Sunday 28 December Gordon, 8:45am; Ballan,
10:30am.
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
Services - St Andrews 9.30am every Sunday (3rd Sunday of
month Family Service). Pentland Hills 2pm 1st Sunday of
month. Enq 5367 2543 (office) or www.themarshuca.org.au
Church of the Living God
Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St
Maddingley. Enq 0408 260 727.
Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church - Sundays, 10:30am
Worship Service and Childrens Program. Phone 5367 6550
for more details.
Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
Sunday Mass 11.30am (2nd & 4th Sunday of Month).
Ballan Uniting Church
Services 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am
Reflective Worship.
Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Mens
KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm.
Further details 0429 681 566
BALLAN AUTUMN FESTIVAL

22 March 2015
Stall Holders Applications are
Closing on 31 DEC 2014
Notice is hereby given that completed application
forms for a Stall at the 2015 Ballan Autumn
Festival are to be received by the committee no
later than 31 Dec 2014.
Application forms are available on-line at
http://www.ballanautumnfestival.org
Or they may be collected at
the Ballan Community House.
Completed forms should be sent to:
PO BOX 203, Ballan, VIC 3342
10.00am Family Service

Or scanned along with supporting documents and

evidence of direct debit payment then emailed to
For further details please contact

our church office on 5367 5362.
ballanautumnfestival@gmail.com
TOM
Environmental Opinion
Anglican Parish of West Moorabool

Ballan, Bungaree, Morrisons and Gordon
Father Glen Wesley
Christmas Services
Wednesday 24th December
St Johns Ballan: 5:00 p.m.
St James Morrisons: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 25th December
St Johns Bungaree: 9:00 a.m.
St Johns Ballan: 10:30 a.m.
4th Sunday in December
Service Times
Sunday 28th December
St Johns Bungaree: 9:00 a.m.
St Johns Ballan: 11:00 a.m.
St James Morrisons: 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Glen Wesley on 5368 2730
for more details
St Bernards Catholic Parish

Bacchus Marsh
Christmas Timetable 2014
ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Christmas Vigil Wednesday, 24 December
7pm Vigil Family Mass (preceded with Carols at 6.30pm).
10.30pm Mass (preceded with Carols at 10pm).
NB: no midnight Mass.
Christmas Day - Thursday, 25 December
8.30am & 10am Mass. NB: no evening Mass.
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
Korobeit Rd, Myrniong
Christmas Vigil - Wednesday, 24 December
8pm Vigil Mass (preceded with Carols at 7.30pm).
NB: no Mass on Christmas Day.
ST BERNARDS CHURCH ONLY
Penitential Service: Tuesday, 23 December @ 7.30pm
Reconciliation First Rite (Confession):
Saturday, 20 December @ 10am
Tuesday, 23 December @ 10am
Wednesday, 24 December @ 10am
with Tom Kingston
Learning from the past, today and tomorrow

A Christmas Tale with
heartfelt thanks to Charles
Dickens. This tale has been
told before in this opinion
piece names, and the ending have changed.
Christmas Eve, five years
to the day after his decision
to stop all action on climate
change, Tony and his downtrodden clerks Joe and Greg
are at work in Tonys office
high above what was once
Sydney. A child arrives with
seasonal greetings and an
invitation to Christmas dinner, but Tony dismisses him
with Bah! Humbug! declaring that Christmas is a
fraud in these times.
Two young girls collecting charitable donations
for the landless Fijians and
all the Pacific Islanders are
likewise rebuffed by Tony,
who insists that his government has spent enough on

others. Tony returns home
rowing his boat to his cheerless rooms in an otherwise
deserted building at the
bottom most part of Sydney
central. Because a fair deal of
Sydney is under water these
days most people travel by
boat which, in Tonys case,
is somewhat ironic considering that one of his earlier
boasts was of stopping all
boats.
Tony takes his melancholy
dinner in his usual melancholy room and having read
all the remaining newspapers, and beguiled the rest of
the evening with his remembrances of G20s and shirt
fronts, goes to bed.
Soon enough though, a series of supernatural experi-
ences begin for Tony. All the

bells in the house ring loudly,
there is a clanking of chains
in the bed and on the floor,
and the ghost of George Pell
passes through the closed
door into the room.
The ghost warns Tony that
if he does not change his
ways, he will suffer Georges
fate, but Tonys fate would be
even worse. He will walk the
scorched earth, with all its
trees gone, and all its flowers
gone, and all its smiles gone,
eternally after death, seeing
the misery and suffering
he could have alleviated in
his life but now powerless
to intervene. George has arranged Tonys only chance
of redemption: three spirits
will visit him on successive
hours that night.
The First of the Three Spirits

The Ghost of Christmas Past
appears at the stroke of one.
It leads Tony on a journey
to some of his past Christmases, where events shaped
his life and character. He is
reminded how his love of
coal lost him the love of the
world, and the happiness
this cost him. Furious, Tony
turns on the spirit, snuffs it
like a candle with its cap, and
finds himself crumpling up
in his bed sheets and wakes
up and feels remorseful.
The Second of the Three
Spirits
Tony wakes at the stroke of
one, confused to find it is still
night. After a time he rises
and finds the second spirit,
the Ghost of Christmas Present in an adjoining room,
on a throne made of wood-
chips. This spirit, and Tony

travel far and wide, and occasionally see some surviving groups of people around
the globe mainly in the north
and south poles and also see
how even the most wretched
of people mark Christmas
in some way, whatever their
circumstances. The Ghost of
Christmas Present vanishes
and the third spirit appears
to Tony.
The Last of the Three Spirits
The Ghost of Christmas Yet
to Come takes the form of a
grim spectre, robed in red,
who glows in the dark and
wears plastic and whose
body is entirely hidden except for one pointing hand
holding a remote control.
This spirit frightens Tony
more than the others, and
harrows him with a vision of
a future Christmas when a

politician, whose death saddens nobody is revealed to
be Tony himself: this is the
fate that awaits him. Tony
learns that he can avoid the
future he has been shown
and alter the fate of all the
animals, trees and humans,
but only if he changes.
Weeping, he swears to do so,
and awakes to find that all
three spirits have visited in
just one night, and that it is
Christmas morning.
The End of It
It would be good to say that
Tony changes his life and
reverts to a generous, kindhearted soul. However, that
appears highly unlikely.
Wishing all readers of this
opinion piece all the best
this season can offer.
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in the New Year
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CEO, REIV
59 Haddon-School Road, Haddon
This limestone and slate homestead of significant

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of Haddon on approx. 3.26 acres or 1.322 hectares plus
1 acre or .400 hectares of leasehold land. This amazing
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decorative cornice, mesmerising light fittings and stylish
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magnificent living zones, five bedrooms, three stunning
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kitchen with marble bench tops and splashback. There
is a full return veranda, 135,000 litre water storage,
town water, American barn, open bay shed, solar hot
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full sized flexi paved tennis court. Situated within 5
minutes from the local kindergarten and primary school
and 15 minutes from Ballarat. What more could you ask
for?
Price: $640,000 - $670,000
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BALLARAT
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Contact: Neville Dooly

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With interest rates still at record lows, banks competing

aggressively on home loans
and house price growth
showing signs of moderating, 2015 offers excellent
opportunities for first home
buyers to take that vital step
onto the property ladder.
Despite owning your own
home being the great Australian dream, it is not surprising that when first home
buyers reading warnings
that they are being priced
out of the market, they
worry that dream is now out
of reach even if they have
saved a reasonable deposit.
But it need not be.
The beginning of a new
year is a time for resolutions,
but buying a home requires
more than good intentions: it
requires a plan.
Spending such a large sum
of money undoubtedly the
most you have ever spent
may seem daunting, especially for young and inexperienced buyers who dont
know where to start.
Begin by deciding where
you want to live. Then,
make a list of your priorities all the things you want
from your home and location, noting those which are
musts and which you would
be willing to compromise
on if you had to. Find the
kinds of homes you want
on the Internet listings, then
go and see them, study their
features and find out what

they sell for. Get to know the
local agents and talk about
what is available and what
you can afford.
Check the prices of all the
houses you view. Note the
differences between them,
which means the prices
will often vary sometimes
considerably.
If your preferred area seems
beyond reach can family help
you raise a larger deposit?
Would budgeting mean you
can pay a little more? How
about considering property
one suburb further out
near your preferred area, but
cheaper or a nearby, more
affordable town?
Find out what the place
you are living in is worth
could you afford it? If not,
it is important to realise
that it makes more sense to
buy your first property and
begin accumulating equity,
even if it is just a small onebedroom flat, than to continue renting and paying someone elses mortgage. If you
really cant face living there,
find a tenant and have someone else pay your mortgage
while you continue to rent.
The latest REIV median
price data shows that it is
possible to buy a two-bedroom house in Sebastopol
for $205,000, and Ballarat
Central for $255,000, in Golden Square for $250,000 and
in Morwell for just $125,000.
Generally, apartments are
even cheaper, so there are
bargains out there.
But be sure to do your research before buying you
may have put those bad
buys from the Boxing Day
sales on eBay, but buying the
wrong house is not so easily
sorted.
for Email
work done
may help you survive this lazy period.
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Youngsters appreciate the constructive advice you give
this week.
LEOJuly 23-August 22
Stars & Puzzles

Romantic expectations may be unrealistically high with
your partner immersed in work or family matters.Finances
will brighten if you give them prompt attention.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
QUICK PUZZLE
ARIESMarch 21-April 20
Ingenuity is your strength and indecisiveness a potential
weakness right now. A recent confict comes to a satisfactory finale by the end of the week.
TAURUSApril 21-May 22
Health and diet are accented. This is a key time for taking off weight and taking on a fitness programme.
Weekend cancellations can provide you with some
productive private time.
GEMINIMay 23-June 21
Communication lines become disrupted, leading to delays but affording more time for a social life. A relative
cries out for advice - dont be afraid of being labeled a
meddler.
NO. 8886
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
12.
15.
17.
19.
20.
ACROSS
Cautious (11)
Robe (4)
Bird (8)
Inherent (6)
Sweet (6)
Way (6)
Till (6)
Humility (8)
Close (4)
Ingredient (11)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
11.
13.
14.
15.
16.
18.
DOWN
Shorten (8)
Lissom (6)
View (6)
Minus (4)
Posture (6)
Buffoon (5)
Fish (8)
Ditch (6)
Pact (6)
Coin (6)
Award (5)
Monarch (4)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
ACROSS
6. The current stimulanet (7,4). 7. As soon as one got
caught entering (4). 8. The done thing for one of the
upper classes (4,4). 9. An offer for the boat (6). 10. Pass
by and see pouring drink inside (6). 12. Either played
successfully or scratched (6). 15. Left back within the
day? Thats new (6). 17. Are they always hummed by
singers? (3,5). 19. Attack society (4). 20. Mean and prepared to fight (5,6).
DOWN
1.Sell, in real trouble, the plant (8). 2. Entertainer whos
doing some charring? (6). 3. Pay no attention to the soldier back on exercises again (6). 4. A fellow in good
shape for a stand-up fight (4). 5. Reads nonsense about
space and loves it (6). 6. Being out on the spree (5). 11.
Deliberately break ones own rule (8). 13. The one youve
plumped for is very good (6). 14. Cant decide on the
day to have their gathering (6). 15. Sounds like a girl in
good trim, but out of her element (6). 16. Ring for sandwiches (5). 18. This time I dont agree to taking over (4).
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8885
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Bracing wind. 7, On-ce. 8, Good form. 9,
Tender. 10, E-lap-se. 12, Scored. 15, Mo-der-n. 17, Top
notes. 19, Club. 20, Close-fisted
Down - 1, La-vend-er. 2, Singer. 3, IG-no-re. 4, Tif-F
(rev.). 5, Ad-O-res. 6, Binge (anag.). 11, Abdicate. 13,
Choice. 14, D-ither. 15, Mis(s)-fit. 16, Round. 18, No-on.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Percolator. 8, Army. 9, Pail. 10, Roost. 11,
Earn. 12, Infertile. 16, Sceptical. 20, Tiff. 22, Rhino. 23,
Moth. 24, Also. 25, Conclusion.
Down - 1, Remain. 2, Scalpel. 3, Claret. 4, Stroll. 5, Crate.
7, Smart. 13, Ire. 14, Siamese. 15, Rifle. 17, Client. 18,
Poodle. 19, Author. 21, Frock.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, Circumspect. 7, Gown. 8, Pheasant. 9, Innate. 10, Toffee. 12, Street. 15, Plough. 17, Meekness.
19, Near. 20, Constituent.
Down - 1, Truncate. 2, Supple. 3, Aspect. 4, Less. 5,
Stance. 6, Clown. 11, Flounder. 13, Trench. 14, Treaty.
15, Peseta. 16, Grant. 18, King.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
Across - 6, School bell. 8, A-veR. 9, Butt. 10, Naom-I
(rev.). 11, De-a-n. 12, Aspirates. 16, At the ti-me. 20,
Pas-t (rev.). 22, Exist (anag.). 23, (th)Em-ma. 24, Over.
25, Salmon pink.
Down - 1, Occurs. 2, C-O-ntain. 3, Glenda (anag.). 4,
R-emot-e. 5, P-laid (rev.). 7, Be-gan. 13, Tot (rev.). 14,
At-tempt. 15, Ha-L-ve. 17, Trifle. 18, Hot-pot. 19, Moment. 21, Terse (anag.).
CANCERJune 22-July 22
Your self indulgence emerges. Offering yourself rewards
for work done may help you survive this lazy period.
Youngsters appreciate the constructive advice you give
this week.
LEOJuly 23-August 22
Romantic expectations may be unrealistically high with
your partner immersed in work or family matters.Finances
will brighten if you give them prompt attention.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
Its a week in which you are nominated to make all the
big decisions. Be sure to get the credit you deserve. Be
meticulous in matters concerning budgets, investments
and bookkeeping.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
Dont hesitate to voice your novel ideas. You offer a nice
combination of logic and originality. One caution: tend
to minor mechanical problems before they become major
ones.
SUDOKU
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
NUMBER GAME
In matters of the heart, take a backward glance and learn

from recent situations. Fad health and diet programmes
should be discouraged for yourself and your family.
ANSWER
BELOW
Travel ideas
are executed
with flair.
SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
You lean toward extravagance and it may be wise to hide
your credit cards this week. Health programmes should
get your doctors nod before you proceed. A brand new
relationship is spotlighted.
CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
Your quick wit can be your worst enemy. Go easy on the
sarcasm, especially if older people are your victims. If
considering change, weigh the tangible against the intangible benefits.
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
Familiar places and people bring cheer - there is no need
to venture far afield now. Financial goals become clearer
and it may be time to do some long range planning.
PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
Risks can be unwise in a week which favours an even,
conservative familiar approach. Introductions to people
from abroad are spotlighted. There are possibilities for
romance this week.
GEN WHY
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are romantic, mysterious and stubborn - loyal, determined and suspicious. Cultivate your positive traits
and you can realize a pair of personal goals early in the
new year. Long term domestic tensions show signs of
easing over the next eight months.
Its a week in which you are nominated to make all the

big decisions. Be sure to get the credit you deserve. Be
meticulous in matters concerning budgets, investments
and bookkeeping.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
Dont hesitate to voice your novel ideas. You offer a nice

combination of logic and originality. One caution: tend
to minor mechanical problems before they become major
ones.
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
In matters of the heart, take a backward glance and learn
from recent situations. Fad health and diet programmes
should be discouraged for yourself and your family.
Travel ideas are executed with flair.
SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
You lean toward extravagance and it may be wise to hide
your credit cards this week. Health programmes should
get your doctors nod before you proceed. A brand new
relationship is spotlighted.
CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
Your quick wit can be your worst enemy. Go easy on the
sarcasm, especially if older people are your victims. If
considering change, weigh the tangible against the intangible benefits.
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
Familiar places and people bring cheer - there is no need
to venture far afield now. Financial goals become clearer
and it may be time to do some long range planning.
PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
Risks can be unwise in a week which favours an even,
conservative familiar approach. Introductions to people
from abroad are spotlighted. There are possibilities for
romance this week.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are romantic, mysterious and stubborn - loyal, determined and suspicious. Cultivate your positive traits
and you can realize a pair of personal goals early in the
new year. Long term domestic tensions show signs of
easing over the next eight months.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8886
arbee real estate

ING
NEW LIST
We would like to wish

all of our valued clients
a very happy and safe
Christmas & New Year.
We look forward
to 2015.
ING
NEW LIST
ASKING $320,000
4 Edwards Court
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in-robe. Three bedrooms with
built-in-robes. Large study or fifth bedroom. Open plan kitchen/meals/living. Formal lounge. Double
remote controlled lock up garage. Covered 16m x 3m pergola. Easy walk to shopping centre, parks,
schools etc.
PID: 766964
ASKING $375,000
ALL ABOUT LOCATION
Bacchus Marsh
13 Malcolm Street
Well built family home located in one of the most sought after streets. 3 bedrooms, semi-ens to the master
bedroom & separate family bathroom. Dining/meals area adjacent to the kitchen and a large lounge at the
front. There is a gas wall furnace heater & also ducted heating & cooling installed throughout. Externally
you have large covered outdoor entertaining area, a single carport & an extra long brick garage and
workshop. Short stroll to the Village Shopping Centre & the Main Street.
PID: 764914
ASKING $329,000
DEVELOP OR RENOVATE
Bacchus Marsh
34 Gaynor Street
Set in one of Maddingleys most desirable pockets, this character filled weatherboard home is offered
in immediate liveable condition, while offering great scope to renovate in your own time frame. Having
3 bedrooms with front and rear access on a generous 800m+ square block, this property lends itself to
possible future development (STCA) in order to really capitalise on this sort of location just a stones throw
from the train station, Maddingley Park, and schools.
PID: 762974
After hours:
Bacchus Marsh
1/23 Manor Street
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located in one of the premier locations in town. Within walking distance to
everything, this home has a nice sized lounge & dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Bedrooms 1 & 2 have
built in robes. Gas heater in the lounge & a wall a/c in the dining area. Externally there is a garden shed &
covered pergola area & it is all on a low maintenance manageable block. Better than a unit this property
is ideal for those looking to downsize into a central location.
PID: 766938
ING
NEW LIST
LARGE OPEN PLAN FAMILY HOME
Darley
ASKING $330,000
WALK TO EVERYTHING
Ian McDonald 0418 522 549

Peter Leonard 0429 671 990
140 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
FANTASTIC FACILITY
Bacchus Marsh
ASKING: Contact Agent
3 Labilliere Street
This fully renovated house has been tastefully converted into an excellent medical or professional offices
facility. Consisting of a Main Reception area, 2 waiting rooms, 6 consulting rooms/offices, kitchen,
lunchroom, 3 bathrooms and 3 WCs, storeroom and laundry, it is ideal for a multitude of uses. There is
ducted heating and cooling installed throughout, 2 undercover parking spaces plus 4 off street parking
spaces, this property ready early in 2015. Available for lease or purchase.
PID: 766449
FANTASTIC HOME, FANTASTIC VIEWS
Bacchus Marsh
8 Medway Court
ASKING $457,000
Family home located in the Links Estate with some of the best views in Bacchus Marsh. Study, formal
lounge and dining, kitchen and meals area and great rumpus room and powder room on the main level
and downstairs to the master bedroom with WIR and ensuite, bedrooms 2 & 3 have BIRs. Ducted cooling
throughout and wood heater in the lounge. Double garage includes a workshop. Magnificent views over
the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club. 1630m2 block with low maintenance gardens.
PID: 763939
EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINER
ASKING $649,000
4
2
2
Bacchus
Marsh 15 Maddison Circuit
Beautiful executive home will suit the most fastidious buyer. 4 bedrooms & 3 living areas. Master bedroom
with WIR, ens & sitting room & remaining bedrooms all have WIRs. Formal lounge, open plan kitchen,
meals, family room & separate rumpus room. Kitchen has an island bench, 2 x dishwasher drawers & a
900mm gas cooktop, under bench oven & butlers pantry. Reverse cycle a/c is ducted throughout. Double
garage, large decked entertaining area, inground solar heated pool, large colorbond shed &
beautiful landscaped gardens. All of this on a huge 1660m2.
PID: 763570
Daryl Gould 0409 233 157

Bob Gunnell 0417 566 951
5367 2333
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0424 930 653
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53675260
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5367 8933
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$12.50 5367 8933
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Koala NEW $30 0417 110 261
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50c each 5367 8933
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Darley Cricket
Results - Round 6
In the First XI match at Darley

Park, Mt Clear resumed on 8/102
already passing Darleys total
of 76, and managed another 38
runs before losing two quick
wickets to finish on 154. Sajith
Rupasingha 3/37, Matthew Cape
2/16, and Brian Wheelahan 2/28
the highlights with the ball.
Darleys second innings again
lacked partnerships with the 34
run 6th wicket partnership between Matthew Cape and Sajith
Rupasingha being the biggest.
Matthew Cape finished with 30
as Darley were bowled out for
113 in the last overs of the second
day.
In the Second XI match, Mt
Clear resumed their 2nd innings
at 2/30, and were bowled out
early for 71 setting Darley 104
in their 2nd innings to win. Ben
Longhurst starred with the ball,
collecting 5/18 off 17, and supported by Liam Jordan with
2/13. At 1/4 in reply Darley were
in trouble early, but at 2/39 the
balance had shifted back Darleys way. Quick wickets followed as Darley were bowled
out for 75.
In the Third XI at Civic Hub
Oval, Mt Clear resumed at 1/77
chasing Darleys first day total of
135 and finished the second day
at tea on 6/247. Darley youngsters Jye Stephenson 2/22 and
Daniel Hynes 2/40 lead the way
with the ball.
The Fourth XI resumed on 1/70
with Lachie Wheeler on 62* still
30 runs behind after the 1st innings of both sides. Andrew
Bird stuck with Wheeler as
they put on 94 runs for the 2nd
wicket partnership. After Bird
departed, Wheeler was joined
with a number of partners before being joined by 12 yo Jordan

Monaghan who stuck around to
see Lachie Wheeler get his first
century. Wheeler finished with
115, and an 8th wicket reprieve by
Darren Hynes (20) and Jim Shea
who combined for 41 brought
the total up to 202. Mt Clear required 105 to win after tea on the
second day, and got there in 12
overs without loss.
JUNIORS
Under 16 Gold had a great win
in their one day match after batting first and finishing on 86 off
21, they restricted Napoleons/
Sebastopol to 68 off 20. Duncan
Cadman led the way with the
bat with 12. Whilst the honours with the ball was shared
around, Aaron Cadman 2/3, Corey Beaton 2/12, Mitchell Ward
2/14, and Duncan Cadman 2/15
all bowled extremely well to secure the win.
Under 16 Blue had a narrow
loss after restricting North Ballarat to 6/100 off 23, Darley batted extremely well and finished
just eight runs short of the total
also six down for 92 off 23 overs.
Brandan Foley 2/9 and Bryce Galea 2/22 did the damage with the
ball, and were supported well by
James Hunt with two catches.
James Hunt started things off
well but was bowled for 13, and
it wasnt until Taylor Bridgland
was joined by James Higgins for
the 6th wicket that things turned
around. They put on 47 runs
together to try and rescue the
match as James Higgins starred
with 26*.
The Under 14s had a great win
in their one day match at Civic
Hub Oval, bowling Wendouree
out for 105 in the 23rd over, and
finishing the day on 6/124cc in
Sport
reply. The bowling was shared
around with Andrew Ross the
pick of the bunch with 1/3. Liam
Cornford lead with the bat, retiring not out on 30, and was well
supported by Connor Ascough
19, and Blake Colley 13.
Under 12 Roar had a great win
after restricting Melton Centrals
to 42 off 20, Darley managed an
epic 3/150 off their 20. Austin
MacBeth was the pick of the
bowlers with 2/4, whilst Noah
Simmons 21*, Will Porter 17*,
Ryan Densley 15*, Hayden Nash
15*and Austin MacBeth 15* all
batted well to finish retired not
out.
Under 12 Cubs had a great win
after restricting Ballan to 4/57
off 20, and finishing with 5/85
off 20. The bowling was shared
around with Rockey Hoey 1/2
the pick of the bowlers, whilst
Lane Havelberg carried the innings for 13 not out .
Under 12 Pride also had a great
win over St Anthonys. Batting
first Darley amassed 4/115 off
20 and restricted St Anthonys to
1/35 off 20. Aaron Cadman 16*,
Aaron Azzopardi 15*, and Brodie Ward 14 all starred with the
bat, whilst Tyler OHehir was
the sole wicket taker with 1/9
Ladder Positions:
1st Eleven 5th
2nd Eleven 4th
3rd Eleven 4th
4th Eleven 10th
Under 17 T20 4th
Under 16 Gold 4th
Under 16 Blue 5th
Under 14s 2nd
Under 12 Pride 1st
Under 12 Roar 2nd
Under 12 Cubs 5th
Avenue Bowling Club
Results - Round 12
Avenues Premier Division team this week played
against fellow cellar dweller
Webbcona. A win was a
must for both teams and a
tight hard fought contest
was expected.
Webbcona got away to
the best start; however by
the tea break Avenue had
worked their way to a two
shot lead. From there it was
shot for shot, with Avenue
slowly extending their lead.
In the shadows of the post,
Webbcona had taken the
lead, but with two ends to go
Avenue had tied the scores.
Again, as has happened
so many times this season,
Avenue were unable to find
the finish line. When Glenn
Sargents final bowl for the
game missed the result they
were after by mere milli-
metres, Avenue had lost another encounter by just one

shot, their third loss by that
margin this season.
Best rink for the day was
Martin Sheas rink of Pat
Considine, Andy MacDonald and Ken Warrick who
defeated their opposition 2519. Sam Shannahan also had
a win 19-17, whilst Andrew
Myers rink went down by 4
and Glenn Sargent by 5.
Final score - Avenue 84 lost
Webbcona 85
Division 3
Avenue played Ballan and
jumped to an early lead, with
the rinks of Charlie Grant
and Frank Pomeroy establishing a combined 27 shot
lead over their opponents after 11 ends. Both rinks were
able to maintain their momentum after the tea break
to run out winners by 26 and
17 shots respectively.
Bill Hawkens rink after an
even start exerted their influence on the game after the
break, winning 10 of the last
13 ends to emerge victors by
15 shots. Unfortunately Paul
OFarrells rink had a hard

day at the office to go down
by 21 shots.
Nonetheless the 37 shot win
(and 16 points) cemented the
teams place on top of the
ladder, going into the Christmas break.
Final score - Avenue 111 def
Ballan 74
Division 5
Avenue took on Midlands
Golf in what was considered a danger game for Avenue after two unacceptable
losses in the past two weeks,
and a further loss could have
resulted in the team dropping from second to as low
as sixth on the ladder.
Thankfully for Avenue the
game was being played on
synthetic and not Midlands
grass!
For Avenue strong starts
from Stewart Wilsons and
Dave McKendricks sides
gave Avenue the early advantage, which they were
both able to maintain for
the whole 25 ends to run out
comfortable winners (21 and
20 shots respectively). Peter
Ballan Cricket
SENIORS
Division 1
Ballan 10/117 lost VRI Delacombe
4/121
Batting
N Heafield 31, Z Graham 26, M Nolan
25
Bowling
B Loughnane 7-1-2/25
After a solid start the team had a
lack of batsmen getting big scores we
struggled to post a big score. We tried
hard with the ball but we failed to
strike early. Michael Vallance took a
screamer and Ben Loughnane shocked
them with his spin. The club is looking
forward to the break and the T20 finals
next year.
Division 3
Ballan 2/159 def Lucas 10/157
Batting
J Cameron 65 no, T Trickey 57, A Smith
6 no
Bowling
H Micallef 7-1-3/17, A Smith 6.2-0-2/25,
C Thom 7-0-1/24, A Trickey 3-0-1/12, T
Connor 6-1-2/39, J Cameron 2-0-1/10
Santa may have come early for the Div
3 boys. Ballan won the toss and elected
to bowl. Hayden Micallef and Campbell Sparrow opened the bowling and
got the team off to a great start. Chris
Micallef had hands of gold and took
five classic catches which helped Ballan bowl Lucas out for 157 runs. Justin
Cameron and Tyler Trickey shared a
108 run partnership to set the Div 3
boys up for a great team victory.
JUNIORS
Under 16
Ballan 4/112 def Ballarat Redan-Haddon 3/110
Batting
B Loughnane 28, T McGregor 26, B
Whitehouse 23, M White 14 no.
Bowling
M White 2-0-2/7, C White 4-1-1/8
After a disappointing effort in the
field Ballan still held them to 3/110
after 25 overs. Matt and Corey White
Glass rink had more difficulty in shaking their opponents, and it wasnt until the
final few ends that they were
able to establish a meaningful break, to win by 11.
Alan Thistlethwaite in his
first game as skip in Division
5, established an early seven
shot lead, and still led by two
with three ends to go, however they lost five shots in
those three ends to go down
by three. Alans teams had
the bowls in the head during
this time, but the opposition
skip managed to draw the
shot each time.
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Division 8
Avenue played Bungaree
at Ballarat in very different
conditions than their previous encounter this season,
when Avenue won by 138
shots. This time on grass was
more of a level playing field,
with the opposition providing a better contest.
Led strongly by Oscar
Mauffs rink they recorded
a convincing 19 shot victory.
Super-veteran Stan Cummings rink which had an
eight shot victory and Ron
Millingtons rink which won
BALLAN PLUMBING
were our best bowlers. Our batting

was much better with Ben 28 and Tom
26 putting on 58 for the second wicket
then Ben Whitehouse batted well with
23 and Matt White also for his 14 not
out seeing us with the win.
Under 14
Ballan 8/147 def Napoleons/Sebastopol 7/100
Batting
R Ranieri 32no, D Graham 23, J
McGregor 19, B Guppy 19
Bowling
J McGregor 4-1-3/14, B Guppy 2-0-2/9,
S Dehnert 3-1-1/13, L Hodge 4-0-1/15
Ballan won the toss and batted first
with the top order getting a solid start
before posting a good score of 147.
Riely Ranieri was the stand out batsman making 32 no before compulsory
retirement (50). In the field Ballan had
some excellent bowling and fielding,
standout bowlers were Jack McGregor
taking two wickets in the 2nd over and
Brodie Guppy with two wickets for
the day including a good caught and
bowled. Dylan Graham took an excellent diving catch.
Under 12
Ballan 5/85 lost to Darley Cubs 4/57
Batting
C McEgan 9 ret, B Taylor 8, D Pascoe 4,
J Bower 2, C Gates 2, M Golding 1
Bowling
C McEgan 2.2-0-1/8, M Golding
3.2-1-1/14
Tyler Trickey batting towards 57 runs.

(Photo Chris Thom)
by nine, Avenue were able

to come away with a 36 shot
win, with Cherald Sinclairs
rink settling for a draw.
Bungaree 81
Ladder
As stated Division 3 goes
into the break on top, Division 5 are second and Division 8 are also on top of their
respective ladders. The challenge now for the selectors
and players is to maintain
the momentum gained in
the first 12 rounds and finish off the season in similar
fashion.
MIDWEEK PENNANT
Division 1 travelled to Mt
Xavier on what, at times,
can be a tricky green. As it
turned out, Avenue with
newly appointed skip Molly
Whiting won by 16, Glenys Kay won by 12 and Di
Hardiment won by 16, were
able to record wins in all 3
rinks being 44 shots up for
the day. This week in the
last round before the break,
fourth placed Avenue face
third placed Creswick in a
battle for third spot in what
should be an enthralling
encounter.
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Division 2 - After the first
nine games of the season,
Avenue had only won one
game, and were in a battle
to avoid relegation with two
other clubs. However over
the past two weeks, Avenue
showed why they were promoted from Div 3 this season
recording two solid wins to
ease the threat of relegation.
Last
Monday
Avenue
played Ballarat North, one
of the other two sides facing
possible relegation in a must
win game. In a strong performance by new skip Jan
Sullivan and her rink, (33
shots up) and Marlene Kneebones rink (10 shots up) Avenue were able to seal a 30
shot win, despite the third
rink losing by 13 shots. The
win gives the Club a 20 point
buffer over last placed Ballarat North, and they are due
to play fifth placed Creswick
in this weeks last round
before the break. A win on
Monday is most achievable,
given the teams good form
over the past two weeks.
Ballarat North 62.
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Sport
Sulky Snippets
three wide solo for the final
circuit from last to defeat a
death-seating Milliondollar
Wave (Amy Tubbs) and Jodis
Chance (one/one) in a mile
rate of 2-01.8. The margin being an impressive 4.4 metres.
By LEN BAKER
Long Forest trainer Andy
Gaths team have been airborne of late and both he
and wife Kate snared a double at the Horsham meeting
on Monday December 15
classy colt Padrisimo taking the VT&D Association
Supports Drivers Championships 3-Y-0 Pace over
1700 metres and 3-Y-0 gelding Always Arjay the Noel
Timms VHRMA & HRV
Honouree Pace for C1 class
over 2200 metres.
Bacchus Marsh trainer Alan
Tubbs snared the quinella in
the Jims Mowing 3-Y-0 Pace
over 2100 metres at Geelong on Tuesday, when last
weeks Tabcorp Park winner
Tee Cee Macray overhauled
Milliondollar Wave.
One of four winners on
the night for Greg Sugars,
Tee Cee Bee Macray raced
Sugars and father Ross

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2100 metres with 9-Y-0 I Am
A Fool/Sheza Fake gelding Cowboy Cadillac who
chalked up his 24th victory at
start number 176.
The pair were also successful with smart Armbro Operative/Visual Reality 4-Y-0
gelding Montu in the Breeders Crown Pace for C0 class
over 2100 metres.
Joining forces with Great
Westerns Peter Manning,
Sugars piloted Village Jolt/
Christmas Cullen gelding
Christmas Jolt to an appropriate victory on debut in
the Become A Member @
Geelong 2-Y-0 Pace over 1609
metres.
The Pacing Priest Father
Brian Glasheen from St
Bernards Parish in Bacchus
Marsh was in the winners
stall at Geelong, when 4-Y0 Totally Ruthless/Bit Of A

Gem gelding A Bit Ruthless
bred and raced by him, led
virtually throughout to land
in the APG Yearling Sales
Pacers Handicap for C1 or
better class over 2100 metres.
Parwans Craig Demmler
and Jodi Quinlan were successful with recent stable
addition Intergalactic in the
Bellarine Harness For Pleasure Pace for C3 & C4 class
over 1609 metres.
A 5-Y-0 Art Major/Her
Sparky Self gelding, Intergalactic enjoyed a cosy trip
trailing the surprise pacemaker Reeds May (gate two
on the second line), before
using the sprint lane to score
by a half head in 1-59. Well
Oiled Lombo first up for the
Sugars camp finished third
after racing in the open.
Rockbank trainer Joe Vassallo has 6-Y-0 Village Jasper/Stunning Impact gelding Stunning Jasper racing at
the top of his game, bringing
up another Geelong victory
when greeting the judge in
the New Years Day Meeting
@ Geelong Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over
2570 metres.
Sell it Local for Less
over the same distance.

Daylesfords Bob and Glenn
Conroy were winners at
Tabcorp Park Melton on
Wednesday, when home
bred Bacardi Lindy/Lucy
Lastic 4-Y-0 mare Girls Go
First landed the #Goodform
Trotters Mobile for TR0 class
over 1720 metres.
Hopetoun Parks Ross and

Greg Sugars snared the Hyland Sportswear Pace for
C0 class over 2080 metres
at Cranbourne with Mach
Three/Power Player 4-Y-0
mare Machincheese.
Robbie OConnell combined with Greg Sugars to

capture the Terror To Love
Pace for R0 class over 1720
metres with P Forty Seven/
Universal Alice 5-Y-0 gelding Boardwalk Empire.
Adam Kelly and Gavin

Lang were also winners at
Cranbourne when 4-Y-0 Art
Major/Badlands
Legend
mare My Bella Starr captured the ADE Turf Equipment Pace for C5 to C7 class
over 2080 metres.
Other Melton area winners

on the program were Wingofwaves (John Justice) in the
Ballarat Cup Pace and Pagans Gift (Chris Mallia and
Vince Langdon) in the Merry
Xmas Pace.
Melton duo Beau Tindale
and Rod Petroff brought up a
stable double at Cranbourne
on Thursday, with Sportswriter/Full Pleasure gelding Egodan taking the Ultra
Signs 3-Y-0 Pace over 2080
metres and 5-Y-0 Art Major/
Tiz Herself entire Yeadan
the Decron Pace for C2 class
1999 FORD FAIRLANE
Wagon, Dual fuel,

Custom built roof racks.
Immaculate condition
inside and out.
Registered until 30/4/15,
YFV375. $8000
Contact Zita on 0413 355 680.
86 PRATTLINE LOWTOW 16
Reverse cycle a/c, hydraulic
feet, original interior, Fiamma
awning, TV aerial, LED
lighting, electric brakes, new
wheels and tyres. Reg V25719
to 1/15 $8000 Ph: 5360 8208
MITSUBISHI SOLARA 2001

Auto, silver, 145,000km,
reg 06/15 (QWR 756)

One owner. Immaculate cond,
new tyres, service, windscreen,
battery and exhaust.
$4,000
Ph 0403 113 637
1976 TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER UTE
Aluminium tray,
Runs very well, (ZUO310)
NO REGO Close to RWC
Sunraisier Mags/good tyres
From deceased estate.
$4400. Ph: 0400 127 814
2000 MODEL WINDSOR
17ft, single beds, microwave,

3 way fridge, air con, electric
pump sink, awning, electric
brakes, back up battery,
11 months reg (N53306).
Excellent condition $13,000
Ph 5368 2313 or 0401 869 134
SOLD
MITSUBISHI DELICA VAN

1996, Set up for touring.
Sleeps 2, solar panel with
battery back up, 40 ltr fridge,
TV & ant. Reverse camera.
Reg til Oct 2014 (UTS 497).
VGC - $11,000
Ph 0412 885 848 or 9743 1857
H26 DEUTSCHER W/B
Mower, 11 HP Honda,
Swivel front wheels,
$1250
GREENFIELDS
Chipper 6 HP B & S
motor, As new,
$750 ONO
ROVER - Wood Splitter,
6.5 Honda motor,
As New - $1500 Firm
Ph: 5368 1114
2002 JAYCO PENGUIN 11
G/C, Rego Q22726-DEC14

Tool boxes(Front & Back)
+ Annex
Kitchen (Gas & Electric)
with 3 way fridge. Twin Beds
$10,000 ONO - 0456647266
Meetings for the week:

Wednesday Maryborough, Friday Birchip @
Swan Hill/ Ballarat, Saturday Cranbourne, Sunday
Cobram, Monday Ararat,
Tuesday Bendigo.
Horses to follow Piper
Heidsieck, Eyes On The Sky,
Future Operator, Havetogetawaymore, Tawonga South,
Menams Daboss, Thisboyzonfire, Milliondollar Wave,
Fergus Mactavish, Dieu De
Lamour, Man Of The World,
Sophies Shark, Well Oiled
Lombo, Our Sir Ivanhoe.
Saturday 20 December, Tabcorp Park Melton Race 3

Winner: All Under Control (7). Trainer: Brent Lilley. Driver:
Anthony Butt. Photo: Stuart McCormick.
Sell with a photo - $20 per edition or $50 for 3 months. Simply email
your photo and details of item to office@themooraboolnews.com.au
office@themooraboolnews.com.au Phone 5368 1966
2008 ASTRA AH
Twin top, convertible,
4 spd auto, leather interior,
137,000 kms.
Rego 10/2015 (WRW660)
$15500 $14,500 with RWC
Ph: 0439 653 035
Hopetoun Park trainer Kylie Sugars notched up another victory with 6-Y-0 It
Is I/Monaloo gelding Lord

Monaloo at Shepparton last
Friday, taking the fast class
event on the program the
A.H. (Pete) Rathjen Memorial Pace for C6 or better class
over 2190 metres.
Ph: 5368 1966

All vehicles must supply registration numbers if registered and dealers to supply LMCT number.
PRICED TO SELL
2003 FORD FAIRMONT
136,000 km.
Rare bronze colour,
stand out from the crowd! RMX
129. $9,200
Phone 0459 022 364
Automatic,
Reg. SDY999.
Excellent condition.
$4,500
PH: 0402 422 840
NISSAN PATROL
(1980)
Motor only
Diesel 3.3 litre.
$2500 ono
Plus other Nissan
parts available
0418 127 040
Sell your
caravan
here $50
3 months
2001 HOLDEN VU S UTE
CARAVAN POP TOP 1987
Windsor 15. Registered June

2015 (Rego C43 550),
4 berth, single beds,
new 3 way fridge,
EC - $8500ono
Ph: 0497 296 888
SOLD
Caravan VGC, Nice colours,

new tyres, lots of cupboard
space, Rego MV17379 til Dec
2014. Sleeps 2 adults/2 small
children.
Full annexe EC sleeps 6-8.
$8000 ono - 0432 756 637
TOYOTA YARIS YRX

2009 112,000 km. One
owner, 2 spare keys, regular
service in great condition,
manual and has sports body
kit. Registered (XEO 626)
$9000 ono - 0411 250 648
1998 FRANKLIN ARROW

Up to 6 Berth, new tyres,
brakes & draw bar. Excellent
condition, side awning with
detachable walls. $5,000
Rego expires 5/15 (N14015)
Ph: 0407 771496 Allan
SOLD
2005 ROYALE FLAIR MICRON

Pop Top, single axle 136x7
Double bed, 3 way fridge,
air conditioned, awning
and near new annexe, EC,
Rego R10538, $15,000 ono
Ph 0419 587 859
Melton Toyotas
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50,000
FULL ELECTRICS
2009 Kluger KX-S
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR COND

LEATHER
POWERFUL V6 - 200KW
CRYSTAL PEARL PAINT
FREE TINT
FREE FLOOR MATS
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Tuesday 23 December, 2014

Your Local News

Serving Ballan and district since 1872

Phone 5368 1966

Fax 5368 2764

Purchase 1 brivis high efficiency 5.1 or 5.5 star gas

ippsland, Bacchus Marsh, SeafordEvaporative

$2,990 inc gst

Your Local air-conditioning specialist

Phone: 5367 4964

Subject to site inspection, conditions apply.

HEATING & COOLING

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Curtains Roller Blinds Romans Awnings

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Direct Farmers Market

The recent tragedies that have shaken humanity

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS

As the gap between the haves and the have-nots

Fresh from our Farm Fresh from our Farm

Christmas can be as complex as the retail

This Christmas spare a thought for the lost, the

I wish everyone a safe Christmas and please

Guilty plea for Darley killing

charged with killing 35-year-old

Court of Victoria on Monday, December

Every year brings

Home Deliveries - Closed until 5th January

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Adopt a Community benefits

THE Chin refugee community living in Melton will be

helmets. Im working with

bicycles or helmets, or volunteer with the restoration

injured sheep to prevent further suffering.

at large outside the premises of the owner, or not

dogs, Mr Croxford said.

Sheep mauled and maimed

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Principal for over 7000 days!

St Brigids Primary School Principal

have watched and led the growth of

has been a wonderful opportunity

BALLAN childcare fees

Culinary Delights with

Thurs to Sat 10-5pm,

Fri to Sat & Public Hols 12-3pm, Sun 12-7pm

Bookings Essential Phone 0418 808 176

We wish all our wonderful patrons

GO WHERE THE TRADIES GO

WEEKENDS NOW OPEN UNTIL 4PM

13 Grant St, Bacchus Marsh

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Shock shake up in Avenue

Fax 5368 2764

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