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FEATUREA LOOK BACK
Pneumonic Infl uenzain Victoria 1918
For the majority of us, 2020 has been a year full of challenges as our communities and our state has fought to contain COVID-19.
Restrictions have resulted in families being kept apart, workplaces forced to shut,children unable to attend school, many left unemployed and, sadly, lives lost.
COVID-19 has affected each and every one of us in some form or another.
Mask wearing has become mandatory, a 1.5m ‘social distancing’ buffer is ongoing and Australia has internal state borders prohibiting travel.
We have all had to adapt to a new way of living.
But while all these adaptations are the ‘new normal’ for our generation,for those past it would be more a case of déjà vu.
A look through early editions of The Camperdown Chroniclehas uncovered some uncanny resemblances between the COVID-19 outbreak of
2020 and the outbreak of pneumatic infl uenza that hit Victoria in 1918.
Reading through stories that featured in 1918 the similarities are extraordinary.
Turning back the clock 102 years we discovered Victoria was declared an ‘infected state’,schools were closed, masks worn, crowds avoided and, sadly,
deaths were recorded.
* Today’s liftout feature is an interesting read of the conditions residents faced and the restrictions imposed when the fi rst cases of
Spanish infl uenza came to Victoria in 1918.
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- February 4, 1919
No service at St. Paul’s or the Presbyterian Church.Methodists and Roman Catholics held open air services.
January/February, 1919
People should not be panic stricken
Avoidcrowds
Kissing Dangerous
ple
Precautions in Camperdown
Inoculations frequent
Notifi cation Compulsory
Hampden Shire decreed that no entertainments are to allowed within buildings until further notice, or congregations within
walls of any kind within a fi fteen mile radius of Camperdown.
- February 1, 1919
In view of the fact that the Camperdown State School will not
re-open on Monday, the authorities of both the Anglican and Presbyterian Sunday Schools in Camperdown
have decided to close the school for tomorrow afternoon.
Closing of publicplaces advocated
Masks in Church
Country Schools Closed
Victoria declared Infected stateThe Premier of Victoria, Mr Lawson, declared Victoria an infected State.
Situation becomes more serious. Melbourne churches, schools and theatres to close.Vigorous precautionary measures, 326 cases in various hospitals and 26 deaths.
- January 30, 1919
Similar to the onset of COVID-19, the fi rst cases of Spanish infl uenza came to Victoria in December 1918.
Unleashed six months before the end of World War I was declared on November 11, 1918, within a year
Spanish fl u had claimed the lives of more than 20 million people worldwide.
It’s thought that many deaths were due to bacterial pneumonia in lungs weakened by infl uenza.
On January 30, 1919 the Victorian health minister issued ‘Infl uenza Emergency Regulations’ under the Health Act 1915.
Public meetings of more than 20 people were prohibited, travel in long-distance trains was restricted,
public buildings were closed and NSW closed the border with Victoria.
People were encouraged to wear masks in public places.
Despite these measures, Melbourne public hospital statistics for the fortnight ending mid-April tell a story
of the virulence of Spanish fl u and how quickly it spread in the overcrowded slums of the inner-city suburbs.
Within a fortnight hospitals treated 3444 cases of infl uenza, with 142 deaths.
The second highest cause of death was tuberculosis, with 28 deaths.
The following snippets appeared in the Camperdown Chronicle from early 1918/1919.
- January 25, 1919
In an effort to suppress infl uenza, an order was issued in Chicago for the arrest of every person found coughing or sneezing without using a handkerchief.
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- February 11, 1919
Warrnambool declared infected. Five cases at Berrybank.Town still free.
- February 6, 1919
Schools ClosedCamperdown and district schools, in common with others throughout the State would have re-opened on Tuesday after the vacation, but it has now been decided that they shall remain closed until the 17th. The question whether the period of closing is to be further extended will be reviewed within a week.
Race meetings stopped
Schools as HospitalThe Health Offi cer in Camperdown
for the Hampden Shire (Dr Desailley)
intends inspecting the Camperdown
School with the view of taking it over
as a hospital if necessity arises.
Ten more deathsTen deaths were reported on Tuesday,
bringing the total number of deaths to 78. Hospital accommodation fully
taxed. Over 200 fresh cases. Practically all the hospitals have
notifi ed the Board of Health of their inability to admit more infl uenza
patients. There were 211 cases of infl uenza reported on Tuesday. The number
of cases of infl uenza reported to the Board at present is 1352.
A report has been received from Dr. Cunnington, who states that he can
supply all the vaccine required.
- February 13, 1919
- February 8, 1919
Epidemic more serious: 320 additional casesThe Board of Health reported 320 additional cases on
Thursday, bringing the total to 1915 cases. There were 113 cases admitted to the hospitals and 13 deaths.
Dr. McMeekin, Superintendent of the Melbourne Hospital, considers the pneumonic-infl uenza epidemic serious.
There are 91 in the hospital. Today there were 31 admissions and two deaths. There are 12 dangerous cases and eight
serious. Four nurses were infected today, making a total of 38. One resident medical offi cer was infected, making a total
of four resident medical offi cers.
Rumours of people in Camperdown being infected are denied. Inoculations still popular.
Closing hotels
of four reside
Epidemicmore serious
More than 20 persons must not meet
96 ADMISSIONS AND 22 DEATHS.CABINET’S DRASTIC ACTION. MR. WATT WARNS STATES.Melbourne, Tuesday: The Board of Health reports admissions to various hospitals of pneumonic infl uenza cases, and deaths today.
Red Cross decided to help the Health Authorities in every possible way should an epidemic start in Camperdown.
The State School has been set apart for the accommodation of patients and a number of beds are to be prepared in case they
are needed. Volunteers are to be called for nursing. Old line to be collected in case it is needed.
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Berrybank district again cleanQUARANTINE LIFTED
Not only have there been no further cases of pneumonic infl uenza at Berrybank, but the patients (with the one
exception recorded this week) have recovered, and the quarantine has now been lifted from the three affected
households. England’s family escaped isolation on Monday, and Hall’s
and Craig’s. The district has to thank Dr. Paton for dealing so effectively with the outbreak as to defi nitely stamp out the disease in
a litle over three weeks. There is, of course, a possibility of the disease again being brought here by visitors or home-coming residents, and it
is to take precautions against any such contingency.Lismore Red Cross ladies are about to form an
organisation on the lines laid down by Dr. Paton for the guidance of Derrinallum residents.
In the event of an outbreak the problem is to get properly prepared food to affected households.
- February 22, 1919
VOLUNTARY HELPERS. (To the Editor).Sir, —With reference to the advertisement
appearing in yesterday’s “Chronicle,” calling for helpers, if required, in connection with
the outbreak in various parts of the State, of pneumonic infl uenza.
It seems to me possible that the response to the appeal may not come up to expectations because of the fact that the volunteers may
be required to subject themselves to isolation for weeks, or perhaps months, during which
time they will of necessity be absent from their homes.
Therefore, in case the response falls below the required number.
I would suggest that a system be evolved by which relatives of the persons affected by
infl uenza be enrolled as volunteers. Say, for instance, if a mother was attacked, a daughter or sister would volunteer to help, or in the case of the husband, the wife assist the
V.A.D., and so on. Then other volunteers could help supervise the homes of the unfortunate sick, who would be comforted by the knowledge that their families
would be well cared for.
- February 15, 1919
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?The infl uenza epidemic has already resulted in the imposition
of serious restrictions on the normal life of the community, and the longer those restrictions remain in force, the more
serious will be their effect. Hundreds of people have been thrown out of employment,
and businesses have been materially affected. Many people are stranded and are unable to reach their
homes. So long as the restrictions are necessary to minimise the spread of the disease, they will be born patiently, but the
public would be greatly relieved if some idea could be published of the date when they might expect a return to
normal conditions. The health authorities admit complete inability to predict
when that will be. They state that, in whatever action they take, they will be
guided by circumstances and by the Advisory Committee.
- February 15, 1919
Quarantine liftedLISMORE
The Lismore branch of the Red Cross met last Wednesday at the instance of its president (Mrs. Forbes) and fell into line
with neighboring branches by starting an Infl uenza Comforts Fund.
It was decided to procure and get ready for use butter muslin, pillows,
cotton wool, old linen blankets, billies, handkerchief, face-washers, masks, etc Mesdames Thomson, Vaughan, Perkins,
Listen, and Currie promised old linen. Mrs. Lang rice, milk and mutton for broth, and Mrs. Forbes undertook to make the
broth. A daily fowl was promised bv Mesdames
Vaughan, Thomson and Oman.The Berrybank and Lismore district
having been declared clear of the fl u, the restrictions as to church services, meetings, and social gatherings are
removed. Of course, if another case occurs to “dirty” the district again, on go
the restrictions, but of this Dr. Paton entertains very little fear.
- March 4, 1919
Mr. Manifold Memorialmeeting of
General CommitteeA meeting of the General Committee elected in connection
with the proposed memorial to the late Mr. J. C. Manifold was held, Camperdown, on Monday evening last.
There was a large attendance, and Dr. Desailly (Chairman of the Committee) presided.
Dr. Desailly explained that the meeting had been called to arrange for the holding of the public meeting of subscribers,
which had been postponed owing to the epidemic of pneumonic-infl uenza.
- March 13, 1919
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The outlook for the Winterln a report presented to the Minister of Health (Mr. Bowser) on Saturday, the infl uenza advisory committee
stated that during the seven days ended with the previous Thursday, there had been 35 deaths from infl uenza in Victoria.
Of these, 28 had occurred in the metropolitan district. There were 689 cases in the metropolitan hospitals, 101 new cases being reported on Thursday, 150 on Wednesday, and 155 on Tuesday.
The total number of deaths in Victoria had been 679 (612 in the metropolitan area and 67 in the country districts), and most of these had occurred in young adults.
The disease had manifest many of the features of a severe epidemic. The number of deaths was deplorable. Yet it was fortunate that the outbreak, severe as it had been in grade, had been of limited dimensions compared
with what had occurred elsewhere. The outbreak was not over yet. Medical practitioners were urged to report all cases of infl uenza, whether mild
or severe. Precautions were still necessary.Crowding was dangerous, and should be avoided. Residents in the suburbs should not make unnecessary
visits to the city. People would be wise to use a simple gargle several times daily, and especially when returning home from thronged thoroughfares, or other places where the people gathered.
It was highly important that when infl uenza occurred in any house, the house contacts should voluntarily practise such measures of isolation as were possible.
Isolation was imperative in the case of contacts with a case of severe infl uenza. It was desirable in the case of contacts with mild infl uenza.
Contacts who did not observe isolation were liable to prosecution and penalties. Concerning the prevention of a fresh outbreak in the winter, the committee believed that the essential was to clean up thoroughly the present
outbreak. To this end, all new cases, whether mild or severe, should be taken to hospital and admitted, if they could not be properly isolated and cared for at home. The treatment of infl uenza cases as outpatients at hospitals should
not be permitted. The committee again strongly urged that an adequate hospital should be provided in Melbourne for epidemic
disease. In view of the probable recrudescence of infl uenza in the winter, possibly in a more severe form, the erection of
such a hospital should be put in hand at once, without further delay. The municipal health authorities, in concert with the Health department, should maintain their existing
organisations for dealing with the outbreak, and should have all plans prepared for the gravest possible emergency. The committee recommended that— (a) There maining restrictions- relating to billiard rooms should
be repealed. (b) Picture theatres should not be opened for more than three hours at a time, and that such theatres should be closed for an hour between each successive show, and that during the hour of closure, the auditorium should be thoroughly air fl ushed in every part. (c) The public should be discouraged from leaving the city in large numbers for country districts for the purpose of attending race meetings, picnics and similar
gatherings.
- April 8, 1919
BASELESS RUMOURSShould anyone in Camperdown at the present time catch a cold it is at once surmised that they are victims of pneumonic
infl uenza and the circulation of such reports have on several occasions since the appearance of the disease in the Commonwealth, caused mild scares. Yesterday rumours were sent the rounds that two local residents, whose names were stated, were suffering from this dread malady. The public will be pleased,though probably not surprised, to learn that there
is no truth in the statements. Up to last evening no case of pneumonic infl uenza in Camperdown had been reported. One or two local residents have violent colds, but that is the usual thing at this time of the year.
- March 25, 1919
- May 8, 1919
YESTERDAY’S RECORD13 DEATHS RECORDED
(By Telegraph. Melbourne, Wednesday.)The deaths from pneumonic infl uenza for the twenty-four hours ending at 2.30 o’clock this afternoon numbered 13, while there were 92
new admissions.
The Hampden Shire Council at its meeting on Thursday had endeavored to procure two nurses who would be stationed at the infectious diseases hospital in Camperdown, and should
any case arise, those nurses would be available. Another suggestion which had been made was that if
possible the medical men should give instruction in the treatment of the disease, and that pamphlets giving the main
features should be printed and placed in every home.
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DEATH AT DARLINGTONThe death occurred at Darlington yesterday from pneumonic
infl uenza, of Mr. Philip Clarence Priestly, of Melbourne. Deceased, who had been in Darlington for some little time, was 32 years of age. The body was conveyed to Melbourne
for burial by train. There is a number of persons at Darlington suffering from
the disease.
- May 13, 1919
- May 8, 1919
Public meeting at TerangHOSPITAL TO BE FITTED UP AT ONCE
A public meeting, convened by the Shire President (Cr. E. J. Kelly) was held outside the Terang Public Hall on Friday night last to consider means of dealing with the infl uenza outbreak.
There was a very large attendance. Cr. Kelly said he was very glad to see that such a large number had responded. He need hardly say that was not the fi rst meeting held in connection with the infl uenza, for when the infl uenza
epidemic was fi rst proclaimed, he immediately called together those gentlemen who, he thought, would be brought directly into contact with the patients, namely the doctors and the clergy, together with the West Riding members of
the Shire Council, who would be responsible to the Council for the expenditure. That meeting was held at the State School, and there were present the Health Offi cer (Dr. Breton). Dr. Weir, the Revs.
E.M. Baird, J. T. Field and W. E. Wood and Crs. Bradshaw, Black and Kelly. The whole situation was taken into account, and a decision was come to that the State School at that time was the
most suitable place to have in readiness, should the disease make its appearance in many homes. Fortunately that did not happen, at that time the Shire Council had two nurses in readiness and the committee had
procured all the appliances necessary for the equipment of the school as a hospital, and had put in necessary lights and telephone.
But in Melbourne, unfortunately, the health authorities, thinking the disease was disappearing, threw wide open the doors of entertainments, horse racing, and the rest, and the local authorities had to follow suit. As time went along,
the disease spread through every part of Australia, and Terang had not been exempt from it. Unfortunately, during the last few days, this fact had come very near to them, for the disease had removed some of
their best citizens. The great need now was proper nurses and voluntary helpers. It was no use having a hospital and equipment unless they had helpers to carry out the work. It had been suggested
that instead of the State school being occupied, the public hall should be made use of (hear. hear). He thought that was a wise suggestion, as during the whole of the time the schools were closed lately, the education
of the boys and girls was sadly neglected.
THE TREATMENT OF INFLUENZA
Useful Hints from New Zealand.A correspondent from New Zealand
writes:—l have been through the scourge here, and, not taking it
myself, was able to help others with simple home nursing when unable to get a doctor, now I thought I would
write and describe the methods which checked the disease and,
perhaps, saved lives whenever used.My fi rst experience was with a
soldier’s wife, with whom I happened to be staying at the time of the
outbreak. The disease attacked her with the utmost violence, not half-an-hour elapsing from the time she
returned from the factory. I got her to bed and, spreading an old rug under her, made a strong
mustard bath for her feet, putting a handful of mustard in a deep pan
and half-fi lling it with water, as hot as the feet could bear.
Great care must be taken not to have it too hot. Cover up warmly, fi rst folding the ends of the rug over the top of the pan to keep the steam in, and to save the blankets from damp.
Give to drink an infusion of four or fi ve red peppers (chillies) or ginger, pouring boiling water over them in
the same way as making tea.
- May 24, 1919
OUTBREAK AT TIMBOON AND CURDIESTWO DEATHS OCCUR. WHOLE DISTRICT AFFECTED.
50 PERSONS SUFFERING. NEED FOR COMBATIVE MEASURES.Under yesterday’s date the “Chronicle” Timboon correspondent writes: The Infl uenza epidemic at Curdie’s is getting very serious indeed. Mrs. Mansfi eld succumbed to it last night, and Mrs. McDonald, according to Dr. Breton, has, no hope of recovery while many others at Curdles and
Timboon—about 50 in all—are suffering from the same complaint. Great sympathy is felt locally for the Mansfi eld family, as there are three
little children and an invalid father to be provided for. The late Mrs. Mansfi eld was practically the bread-winner for the family. She was a very energetic lady and managed her little store and did the postal business practically by herself. In fact it is very hard indeed to
lose such a fi ne resident. The case is a very sad one, and I really do not know how the family will manage without her. It is reported that a visiting medical man diagnoses the complaint as pneumonic infl uenza. If such is the case it is high time
that something was done to keep it from spreading. The fi rst case reported was a man from Melbourne, and now it has
spread from one end of the township to the other.
- May 29, 1919
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- August 2, 1919
There has been a recurrence of a mild form of Infl uenza In the Hampden Shire, and during the month the following cases’ were reported to tho Hampden Shire Council:— Mingay 4; Lismore,
3; Skipton 24; Camperaown, 14; Terang, 2; Noorat, 4; Mackinnon’s Bridge, 2; Talindert, 1;
Derrinallum, 4; Duverney. 7 Total, 65. One case at Skipton was described as acute
pneumonic infl uenza.No deaths were reported.
IN HEYTESBURY SHIREPOSITION IMPROVING. NURSE BRAY’S GOOD WORK.Forty-three cases of infl uenza, one or two being of the
pneumonic variety, and one ending fatally, were yesterday reported to the meeting of the Heytesbury Shire Council.
Dr Drew, (Health Offi cer) reported that since the last meeting of the Council infl uenza had become prevalent in the Shire, particularly at Curdle’s River, Timboon, and
Carpendeit. Thirty-nine cases had been reported to the Shire
Secretary during the last month, one of which had ended fatally, as a pneumonic case. The great majority of the
cases had been of the ordinary severe type, without any development of pneumonia.
At Curdles and Timboon it became necessary to secure the services of a trained nurse, and the very excellent
service she had rendered to the sick in these parts had been to the people a veritable boon.
She had kept in communication continually by telephone with his (the Health Offi cer’s) locum; as unfortunately he bad been laid up with the complaint. He had dispatched
large quantities of lotion, disinfectant, medicine, drugs and other material to both places, and he was glad to report
that the nurse’s latest information was highly satisfactory. As to the progress of the epidemic, he was hopeful that very shortly it would have disappeared from the district.
He would like to express his great appreciation of the work done by Nurse Bray. Cr. Howlett said Nurse Bray had told him that everything was progressing very satisfactorily. Cr. Guthrle said the President, Secretary and Health Offi cer
had done excellent work to combat the epidemic, for which they deserved great credit. They had grappled in
fi rst-class manner with the situation. Cr. Fish said that they had only done their duty.
Cr. Howlett stated that Nurse Bray thought that she could leave Timboon district in eight or 10 days, but he thought
an effort should be made to keep her incase she was needed. She was an excellent nurse and rode all over the
place in pursuit of her duties. It was also stated that Nurse Bray went from place to
place in the darkness with a lantern. The Secretary said it was most diffi cult to get a nurse at the present time, and
they had been very fortunate. Cr. Guthrle agreed with Cr. Howlett and the latter moved
that after she had fi nished at Timboon Nurse Bray be asked to stay at Cobden if she were agreeable, so long as
her services might be required. The motion was carried.
- June 12, 1919
- May 31, 1919
OUTBREAK AT TIMBOON AND CURDIESHEYTESBURY SHIRE COUNCIL RENDERS ASSISTANCE.
The Heytesbury Shire Council deserves commendation for the promptness with which it has acted in connection with the outbreak of pneumonic infl uenza in the Timboon and Curdies districts.
It was only during this week that the seriousness of the situation in the districts named became known, and Cr. W. T. Fish (President of the Heytesbury Shire) at once acted and since that time all assistance possible has been rendered.
The Secretary of the Shire (Mr. W. J. Healey) has made continuous and urgent representations to Melbourne, and as a result yesterday Nurse Bray arrived from the metropolis to help tend the sick.
Medicine has also been dispatched to Timboon by the Council and all that Is possible is being done, and it is hoped that the position will rapidly improve.
- August 5, 1919
Mortlake Shire CouncilThe President said whilst on the matter of infl uenza
he desired them to consider the position in reference to their Fever Ward.
They had installs Nurse Taylor in charge at an expenditure of £4 4/ a week. In view of a possible outbreak of infl uenza in the Shire, so that cases
could be immediately treated. As an outbreak of infl uenza seemed unlikely, he
wished the Council to express an opinion whether it was desirable to further retain Nurse Taylor’s
services. Cr Murch said he did not think the infl uenza
epidemic was any nearer than when they fi rst engaged the nurse. They were fortunate in
securing the services of a capable nurse, and it would be a pity to dispense with her services just
at Present.They could keep her for a further term incase an outbreak did occur. Cr Montgomery said
he considered the ratepayers of the Shire were extremely fortunate in being able to secure a nurse
of such qualifi cations. Nurses were diffi cult to get, particularly capable
and competent ones.The health of the general public was of paramount consideration. The money paid for the nurse had
been wisely expended. If a case of infl uenza arose and no nurse was available a very sad state of
affairs would exist in view of those facts and the impossibility of securing a nurse, he would strongly
favor retaining Nurse Taylor for a further term. Cr. M’Rae said the health of the Shire was of fi rst consideration. They should not dispense
with Nurse Taylor’s services until all danger was passed.
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- December 20 , 1919
- August 28, 1919
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWSWave of Infl uenza.
From all centres of the district come reports of many residents suffering from infl uenza, and there are dozens laid up in Camperdown with severe colds, some fi rms
again being seriously inconvenienced. Fortunately the malady is of a mild type, and no serious
cases are reported. Residents of Mortlake are having a particularly bad time, the number of patients there now numbering close upon
200.
- September 16 , 1919
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWSInfl uenza Epidemic
Municipalities throughout Victoria have been informed by the assistant Minister for Health
that no further liability will be under taken by the Government in regard to the cost of infl uenza
after September 15th.Up to the present the Government has borne half the cost of treating infl uenza patients, and
consequently this latest action will mean a substantial saving to the State.
It is now thought that the third wave of the epidemic has ended. The fact that the death rate
was appreciably lower than during the second wave is attributed to the removal of patients to hospitals as soon as the fi rst symptoms of the
disease were noticed. During the next few weeks the Central Infl uenza
Organisation will be engaged in winding up accounts with the municipalities, dismantling temporary hospitals and the disposal of all
equipment. Only a few wards at the Melbourne and
Broadmeadows Hospitals will be kept open for infl uenza patients.
Head Mistresses’ ReportHead Mistresses’ report (Miss E. Wallace) was as follows:
The work of the year was hindered at the outset by necessary precautions during the infl uenza epidemic.
School opening was postponed for several weeks and we suffered a further interruption of a fortnight owing to a mild
outbreak within the school circle. We have, however, as far as possible, overtaken the
unfortunate reduction in the working periods of the year. Holidays have been some what shortened, and we have
tried to make the most of all available opportunities.Chairman (Mr. W. T. Manifold) delivered a short address.
He said that, from the reading of the Head Mistress’ report, there would no doubt to conclude that the school was
doing well—he might say, very well. He had to congratulate the Head Mistress (Miss Wallace)
and others, on the way things had been carried out. That school did not escape the infl uenza epidemic any more than any other, and that had given some trouble.
Nevertheless, most satisfactory progress had been made.
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Timely touchup for clock towerCamperdown’s 113 year-
old clock tower is about to
undergo major restoration
works in a $125,000 project
to ensure it stands the test
of time for generations to
come.The heritage listed landmark
will be barricaded off and
secured from Monday 1
November when contractors
begin erecting 30 metre-high
scaffolding on all four sides of
the structure.
Bricklayers will then begin
the task of re-pointing the
entire exterior of the clock
tower – a process that
involves replacing mortar
between the bricks which has
eroded away over time.
Shire manager recreation,
culture and community facili-
ties Trev Greenberger said a
condition assessment of the
gothic style structure in 2006
and a structural inspection in
2008 had indentified the need
to carry out the restoration
works.“The reports found that
damage caused by the
weather and birds had
impacted on the brick mortar.
It was recommended we
address the issue before it
deteriorated further and
potentially compromised the
structural integrity of the
tower,” he said.
“We’re also going to take
advantage of the scaffolding
while it is in place to clean the
clock faces.
“The clock tower is much
loved by people both near
and far and is a permanent
reminder of our area’s pio-
neering past.”
Mr Greenberger said
Heritage Victoria had provid-
ed $18,000 towards the proj-
ect. He said it was also nomi-
nated for $50,000 through
Round Three of the Federal
Government’s ‘Regional and
Local Community
Infrastructure Program’
(RLCIP).
“We have timed the project
to follow immediately after the
Camperdown Cruise and
Rockabilly Weekend and the
Camperdown Volcanic
Festival, which are staged
over the next two weekends,”
Mr Greenberger said.
“That will mean the project
can be completed by Friday,
December 10 and the newly
restored clock tower can be
unveiled in time for the busy
summer holiday period.”
Mr Greenberger said three
parking spaces in Little
Manifold Street, on the north-
ern side of the clock tower, as
well as the majority of the
brick-paved area in the
avenue and the pedestrian
crossing immediately west of
the clock tower, would not be
accessible to the public for
the duration of the project.
“A large crane will be onsite
to erect the scaffolding and
the contractors will need that
space for their compound and
to ensure not only their safety,
but that of the community as
well,” he said.
“The clocks will not be visi-
ble either throughout the proj-
ect as shade cloth will be in
place around the scaffolding.
“Unfortunately, the clock
tower will not be open to the
public at the Sunday,
November 7 or Sunday
December 5 markets.
“We apologise for these
inconveniences, but have
tried our utmost to minimise
the disruption.”
The iconic clock tower was
built in memory of settler John
Manifold’s third son Thomas,
who was killed while hunting
in 1895. It was designed by
local architect Michael
McCabe in 1896 and was for-
mally handed over to the
Hampden Shire Council on
July 7, 1897.
Camperdown will step back
into yesteryear this weekend
with classic cars, rockabilly
music and slicked back hair all
set to feature.
About 500 cars are expected to
roll in for the Camperdown Cruise,
lining the avenue from Bath Street
to Cressy Street.
Cars from 1928 right through
until the mid 70s will feature,
along with caravans and utes from
the era.
Eleven rockabilly bands will add
to the atmosphere with perform-
ances scheduled for the
Hampden Hotel, Theatre Royal
and a stage set up in front of the
clocktower.
More than 20 trade stalls will
also feature, selling jewellery,
clothing and oddments from the
carefree 50s era.
Collector’s items, hot rod cloth-
ing, belt buckles, T Shirts – you
name it, it will be the.
Event organiser Arthur Bruce
said the cruise had “morphed into
something big”.
“It’s as much about the music as
it is about the cars,” he said.
“They go hand-in-hand, and
Camperdown with all its heritage
features, is the perfect venue.”
A Friday night Dance will kick of
the weekend with a rock ‘n’ roll
band and two DJs in the former
stadium and five rockabilly bands
performing in the Theatre Royal.
Mr Bruce said the rockabilly
bands were among the best in
Australia, including The Straight
Eights, Itchy Fingers and the
Rechords.•Continues page 2
Up to 500 classic and
custom built cars are set
to line Manifold Street over the
weekend as the Camperdown
Cruise shifts into top gear. 2008D.
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Colour age beginsAFTER 12 months in the
planning and a $400,000
equipment upgrade, the first
colour edition of The
Camperdown Chronicle has
hit the streets.
In a complete transformation,
the new look publication
includes a revamped masthead,
bright catchy ads and selected
full colour photographs.
Western District Newspapers
managing editor Stewart Esh
said the move to colour was a
huge investment, but justifiable
considering the growth and eco-
nomic strength of the region.
Based at Camperdown, the
upgrade includes the addition of
a Goss tower and a new
Computer to Plate (CTP)
machine.
The tower is made up of four
press banks stacked one on top
of the other, each adding its own
individual colour to the final
product.
The CTP machine completely
skips the need for negatives to be
taken of each page, instead pro-
ducing final aluminium plates,
ready for the press.
Readers will be able to join the
excitement and view the
improvements for themselves
with an official launch and open
day planned for late January.
Independently run and locally
owned, Western District
Newspapers is one of the few
remaining publications to print
onsite.
“The upgrade is a giant step
forward for us, our readers and
our advertisers,” Mr Esh said.
“Having colour means eye-
catching results for advertisers.
“Their logos will stand out bet-
ter, their products can be high-
lighted easier and photos of sale
items can be incorporated with
much better effect.
“Brighter, more noticeable ads
always reach a wider audience.
“Our graphic designers are
already excited at the new cre-
ative opportunities open to
them.”
Western District Newspapers
has already rebranded its own
id ith the move
“It comes back to support,” he
said.
“The more the wider commu-
nity and businesses across the
region make use of the colour
opportunities we’re offering
them, the more we can do.
“That includes everything from
placing a simple ad in our pages
through to using us to print cata-
logues, mail drop leaflets, event
schedules and the like.”
The addition of colour will also
result in a host of new special
features and publications, giving
readers more for their money.th
A new era: Western District Newspapers managing editor Stewart Esh with the first colour edition of The Camperdown Chronicle. 2010D
Based at Camperdown, the
upgrade includes the addition of
a Goss tower and a new
Computer to Plate (CTP)
machine.
The tower is made up of four
press banks stacked one on top
of the other, each adding its own
individual colour to the final
product.
The CTP machine completely
skips the need for negatives to be
taken of each page, instead pro-
ducing final aluminium plates,
ready for the press.
Readers will be able to join the
excitement and view the
improvements for themselves
with an official launch and open
day planned for late January.
Independently run and locally
owned, Western District
Newspapers is one of the few
remaining publications to print
onsite.
“The upgrade is a giant step
forward for us, our readers and
our advertisers,” Mr Esh said.
“Having colour means eye-
catching results for advertisers.
“Their logos will stand out bet-
ter, their products can be high-
lighted easier and photos of sale
items can be incorporated with
much better effect.
“Brighter, more noticeable ads
always reach a wider audience.
“Our graphic designers are
already excited at the new cre-
ative opportunities open to
them.”pers
Western District NewspapWestern District Newspapers
ownhas already rebranded its o
“It comes back to support,” he
said.
“The more the wider commu-
nity and businesses across the
region make use of the colour
opportunities we’re offering
them, the more we can do.
“That includes everything from
placing a simple ad in our pages
through to using us to print cata-
logues, mail drop leaflets, event
schedules and the like.”
The addition of colour will also
result in a host of new specialresult in a host of new special
features and publications, giving
A new era: Western District Newspapers managing editor Stewart Esh with the first colour edition of The Camperdown Chronicle. 2010D
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