Winchelsea star vol36 ed43 24pp web

Vol 36. Ed 43. Wednesday, 4th December, 2013 www.winchelseastar.org.au

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Open for Business!The Winchelsea Pool opened for the 2013/14 season over the weekend under sunny blue sky’s and there were plenty of people taking relief from the heat. Pool open times and prices on page 3.

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To the Editor.

Thank you for publishing the map of the proposed Natural Gas pipeline roll-out. It’s a pity that SP AusNet, and presumably the Premier’s office, couldn’t use a correct map of Winchelsea!

The map shows Neilsen Street where the present Sussex Street is, and has been for two years.

It also shows an extension of an un-named road past ‘Neilson street’ down towards the river, where no road exists. Olny Street appears where a walking track exists, and continues on over ‘Neilson Street’ towards the river; again where no road or track exists.

Unfortunately due to a Council bungle, Google Maps and Google Earth still haven’t caught up with the change. This is extremely frustrating when trying to direct visitors and tradesmen to our house.

I hope SP AusNet workers go to the local milk-bar or IGA and pick up a current tourist map before work begins.

Jan and John Broadrick

To the Editor.

I write this letter to you with grave concern for the future of the many Cyprus plantations in our region. This week I went for a trip via Warncort, Colac, Camperdown, Mortlake and home through Cressy. I was devastated to see dead and dying plantations through this region. I believe this is being caused by a fungal disease called Seridium, or Cyprus Canker. There are no fungisides registered for use on Cyprus Canker. There are three species which cause this disease.

The disease is causing devastation to farmer’s windbreaks and home shelters and will cost many thousands of dollars to remove and years to replace. To my horror I noticed three trees near the scoreboard at Eastern Reserve have dying limbs. Can you imagine what our sports oval would be like with no shelter

Shirley Leake Clipping taken from Otway Greening Newsletter December 2013

Letters to the Editor

Wednesday, 4th December, 2013 The Winchelsea Star 3

Men’sShed NewsThe men at the shed, and the boys in the photo opposite have just completed building a Billy Cart for the school mentoring program. The head of the mentoring program at the men’s shed Mr Stuart Forbes handed the Billy Cart to the School teachers (Mrs Lesley Mathison, and Miss Simone Wallace) and the Boys who helped built it. Oliver Stone(Seated), Stephen Jacobs, and Jackson Stokes. We at the men’s shed hope they have great enjoyment in using it around the playground.

Also the men’s shed got the privilege to have the DO-CARE Bus once a month. Thanks to our councilor Mr Rod Knockles. The boys went on a trip to the Rockwood men’s shed in October and also went on a fishing trip to Queenscliff last week.(A few fish were caught). The boys enjoyed themselves, which was the main thing.

At this stage we are enjoying doing a few small projects for people around town, did fund raising sausage sizzles(Bendigo community Bank & Aldi’s in Colac),in November, planning the next stage for 2014(Extensions, fund raising, projects etc). We will also be holding a xmas breakup for the members and family on Wednesday the 18th December(Please ring for details before the 12th).

The members of Men’s Shed would like to thank the township of Winchelsea for their support in 2013,and wish you all a very safe and healthy new year.

Winchelsea Swimming

Pool

Open 7 Days a week 12pm - 6pm

(The pool is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.)

Prices Childeren Swim $3.80

Adult Swim $4.80 Spectators $1

Family Season Pass $165 (If purchased by December 15 $145)

Barwon Terrace, Winchelsea. Phone: 5267 2027

Pool operating hours may change depending on weather conditions.

The Main Street Traders present

Xmas Sidewalk

SaleFriday 6th December

2pm-5pm

Come down to the Main St Shopping Centre and:

• see a street performer• grab a Xmas bargain• have coffee & cake

• perhaps get your face painted• grab a sausage

• chat to the Gym staff about your fitness or have a quick massage

• possible a hair care bargain

Say hi to Santa at 3.30


Schroeter Bros Garage

7 Willis Street, Winchelsea Ph: 5267 2098

For all Mechanical Repairs and Services to Cars, 4 Wheel Drives and Commercial Vehicles Heavy tilt tray service for tractors, machinery, trucks and containers 24 hour accident towing and salvage


Philomena has been the proprietress of the Winchelsea Tea Rooms for 12 monthsOriginally from Melbourne she moved to Torquay over 25 years ago when she bought a café in Jan Juc called “Eaters”. During that time she also catered for the Torquay Surf Club for 4 years and the Friday Night Dinners at the Bowling Club. Philomena now lives in Winchelsea with 2 teenage boys and leads a busy life looking after them and running the Tea Rooms

The building has an interesting history, once being the Winchelsea Shire Hall and Council Chambers. There are numerous exhibits of local history, photographs, honour rolls etc, open fire. Well worth getting a coffee and a snack and taking in this wonderful example of local history.

Philomena is open Wed - Sun, 9am - 5pm, but 7 days during holidays and on public holidays. The coffee is fair trade organic Jasper and the cakes are all home made. She offers breakfast all day and an ever

changing menu featuring seasonal specials and a BYO licence.

She is happy to cater for bus groups, car clubs, function, birthdays etc.

Last but not least are Morning Melodies held on the first Thursday of the month and very well patronised. $20 gets you the show and a delicious morning tea, bookings are preferred.

Philomena is extremely welcoming and would love to see local people old and new, so do yourself a favour and treat yourself to a visit to the Winchelsea Tea Rooms.

Philomena Carney

Winchelsea Transfer Station

Opening Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm-4pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 2pm - 4pm Friday Closed Saturday 1.30pm - 3.30pm Sunday 9.30am - 12.30pm

55 Cressy Road, Winchelsea. Accepts household garbage, mixed

commercial & industrial waste, mixed construction & demolition waste.

Accepts recyclable materials. Accepts one recycle bin two waste bins.

Does NOT accept clean fill.

Haidee Benning, local Osteopath, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Masseuse is re-opening her Practice in Winchelsea and will be available for appointments from January on-wards. Please email Haidee on [email protected] for appointments and be sure to include your phone number for her to call you when she returns from France just before Christmas. Alterna-tively, you can find her on Facebook.



Winchelsea Community Directory The new Winchelsea Community Directory has finally arrived and is now available for purchase. This must have booklet is just $2.00 per copy and is now available at various outlets around Winchelsea.

Cricket Training, Juniors & Seniors Junior Training for U/11, U/13, U/15 and U/17’s at 4.45p.m. at Eastern Reserve. All enquiries contact James Stephenson 0409232926. Senior Training Tuesday and Thursday 5.00 pm at Eastern Reserve. All newcomers welcome.

Free Community Boxing for Fitness At the Winchelsea Footy Ground. Session will run for 45 minutes. Open to all age groups over the age of 15 and all fitness levels. Boxing is great exercise and these classes will be a lot of fun, so come along and give it a go. This will run every Wednesday night at 5.30pm till Xmas and depending on the interest we might start it up again next year after the school holidays. If you would like to know more information please contact Tracey on 0439351795

Helen Mary Kininmonth Kindergarten Enrolments Enrolments remain open for both pre-kinder (3 yr old) and kinder (4 yr old) groups in 2014. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate to the centre at 32 Hesse Street, Winchelsea to complete your enrolment.

Drolkar Buddhist Centre 625 Nortons Road, Paraparap Ph. 03 5266 1788 drolkarbuddhistcentre.org.au Buddhist Philosophy Mondays 7.30pm-8.30pm Tuesdays 11-12pm. Healing Meditation Tuesdays 1-2pm. Meditation 11-12pm Fridays. Geshe Doga Teaching Sunday 11-12.30 Bookings Essential, All Welcome

General Meeting & Residents Christmas Party A general meeting of the Auxiliary will be held on Monday, 9th December at 1.15 pm at Winchelsea Community Health, Gosney Street. Following the meeting we will going over to Hesse Lodge for our annual Residents Christmas Party. Members please note that the meeting and Xmas party are on Monday 9th. Members are asked to supply a plate of afternoon tea. Family welcome.

BREAKING NEWS!!! The Black Pearl, Pizza, Fish and Chips have new opening hours for December & January, 7 Days, 11am – 8pm

Morning Melodies Helen Menzel The next in the monthly successful local initiative on Thursday December 5th, Winchelsea Morning Melodies will feature a young lady who spent her formative years right here in Winchelsea, moving on to carve out a career in music.

Helen’s program will include popular arias by Handel, Bach, and Mozart, including the exhilarating, “Allelujah”, “Ave Maria”, and on the lighter side, songs from “Phantom of the Opera” and “Kismet”. Make your booking with Joan MacKenzie on 5267 2075 or 0407 506119

Wurdale and Winchelsea Dance committees present an Old Time Christmas Dance To be held in the Wurdale Hall, Wurdale Rd Winchelsea. Come and join us for our last dance with Leigh on the piano Saturday December 14 2013 Dancing 8pm till 11.30pm Leigh Moneghetti Band Admission $8.00 Children Under 16 Free Country Supper Enquiries Ph 52480338

There will also be a New Years Eve dance held at the Globe.

Below: Winchelsea Morning Melodies performer Helen Menzel

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Domestic & Commercial Renovations & Repairs Modern Architectural Suspended Ceilings Dustless Sanding New Homes Extensions

Ph 0419 197 799 A/H 5247 155


Church NewsSt Thomas ChurchThis week at St Thomas’Vestry at 7:30 pm Tuesday night.

Inter-church prayer meeting is at 9:15 at the Uniting church Manse for December.

Sunday the 8th of December is Holy Communion at 9am

Mainly Music is at 10 am on Monday the 9th of December.

Winchelsea Anglican Parish Christmas services: Wednesday 11th Hesse Lodge Christmas service combining our regular Sing-along and Communion at 11am.

Sunday December 15th 11am St Paul’s Deans Marsh 9 Lessons and Carols. December 22nd 9am Holy Communion at St Thomas. 7pm Holy Trinity Barrabool Hills 9 Lessons and Carols by Candlelight with children’s talk and Nativity costumes. Christmas Eve. 7pm Deans Marsh Holy Communion. 9pm 9 Lessons and Carols by Candlelight at St Thomas’ with supper afterwards and Children dressed in Nativity costumes. All little Angels and Shepherds welcome! This will be a Child friendly service at a not too unfriendly hour!

God bless, Rev’d Wendy Gravolin

Winchelsea Uniting ChurchEvents of the WeekInter-church Prayer Meeting – Wednesday at 9.15am at Uniting Church Manse.

Inter-Church Committee meeting – Wednesday, 4th at 10.30am at St. Thomas’s Hall.

Elders Meeting – Wednesday 4th at 4.00pm in the Hall.

Music Group practise – Thursday at 7.00pm in the Hall

“And The Angel Said...” rehearsal – Thursday 7.30-8.30pm combined choir in the Hall.

Worship next Sunday December 8th at 9.30am – Rosemary Hopkins (Holy Communion)

Church Council meeting – Sunday December 8th at 11.00am

Shared lunch – Sunday December 8th at 12.00.

Sup, Sing, Share, Study – Sunday November 24th from 6.00-8.30pm in the Manse.

A time to share, eat together, sing some new and old songs, and study the Bible.

John Bumford

St John’s ChurchSaturday night was a sad night for St John’s when we said “Goodbye to Yvonne & Rohan Dendle, and their children, Jacqueline, Angus, Matilda, Paul and Grace. We wish you all a safe journey as you travel to Roma in Queensland. God Bless.

Next weekend, Joe and Anne Richards, along with Jess, William, Philomena, Theresa, Sebastian and Xavier, (hope I have not missed one of the children) who will be leaving Winchelsea. We wish both families all of the best for their future. God Bless.

Best wishes to Michael, Jess and Thomas who are attending the National Youth Conference in Melbourne from the 5-7th of December 2013.

A reminder that we will be celebrating a Christmas Eve Mass commencing at 6pm on Tuesday the 24th of December, 2013. Mass will not be celebrated here in Winchelsea Christmas Day.

Until next time, God Bless. Marg Bushell

Winchelsea Trading—agents for:

UNIVERSAL TOOL SHARPENING

For all your sharpening needs Rural—Domestic– Industrial

Hand tools TCT Blades Chainsaws Kitchen tools

Chipper & planer blades Drill and router bits Dog & horse clipping blades

Garden tools Brobos Firewood saws Bandsaws

‘We give you the edge you need’

5248 2061

In the bar at the Barwon Hotel

Mondays—Free Pool

Wednesday—Pot and Parmi nights $18

Thursday—Steak nights $15

Lunch and dinner 7 days per week

For enquiries please phone 5267 2046

Sunday 24th November Brian Fraser playing from 2:30 PM in

the bar



Bunyips Cave

Hi Kids,

Well, it is finally officially Summer, so let’s hope we get some more warm weather, as I heard that the pool opened this week and some of you will be going swimming and it is much more fun if it is hot!. This week I have included a picture of Santa for you to colour in. Maybe you could send it to me when you have finished it. My mailbox is still empty! So please send in your pictures, stories, puzzles, jokes etc. and put them in my mailboxes. Don’t forget they are at the Winchelsea School Office and the IGA supermarket.

Jokes of the WeekQ: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? A: Frostbite.

Q: Why does Santa Claus like to go down the chimney? A: Because it soots him!

Bunyip’s tip of the WeekIf you do go to the pool remember to always wear your sunscreen, even on cloudy days!


MAIN STREET MILKBAR & TAKEAWAY CAFE

EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY 5267 2127

OPEN: 6:00 AM—7:00 PM MONDAY— FRIDAY 6:30 AM—7:00 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY

NOW OPEN TO 7:00 PM DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

FULL FISH & CHIP RANGE AVAILABLE

CALL IN AND PICK UP A MENU

TEA HOUSE ACCOMMODATION

MINI GOLF SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH

Group bookings welcome OPEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

10:00 am—4:30 pm

5267 2577 0427 809 988

2645 Princes Highway Winchelsea

Salon Sheek Phone: 5267 2444

Open times:

Tuesday—Saturday 9am—6pm Sunday and Monday– closed

Renu provides fantastic hair dressing Renu is experienced hair dresser and enjoys all aspects of hair dressing including:

Adult cuts, Kids cuts, Tints, Semi’s, Foils, Blow wave, Hair ups, Perms, Treat-ments, Sets and more


Writers of the weekfrom Winchelsea Primary School www.winchps.vic.edu.au

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Winchelsea Primary SchoolSchool Crest RepairPantone Reflex BlueC Pantone 411C/412CPantone 123C Pantone 465C/467CPantone 400C Pantone 7518C/7519CPantone 403C Black / WhiteArial Bold

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Grace Dendle - Prep Yesterday my father went horse riding on the farm.

The Holidays by Emily Caldicott - Grade 1 On the holiday I went to the Melbourne Show and I saw Jude there with his cousins.

My favourite ride was the big rollercoaster. My brother thought he was going to fall off. When we went down the big hills we went really fast. When we went up the big hill we could nearly see the whole town.

On another day I cut my thumb when I was cutting my apple. It was a really sharp knife.

On another day I met a new friend. Her name is Phoebe. She lives on my street. She lives three houses away. I went bike riding with her all day. On Thursday we have a play date at my house.

Camping by Spencer Stones - Grade 2 On Friday we went home and packed up our camping stuff.

On Saturday morning we drove to Mt Buller.

When we got there we made our campfire and set up the tents.

We went four wheel driving up to the hut. The tracks were very bumpy.

It snowed!

The car was very dirty when we got home.

Biggest Tsunami Hits America By Oscar Stones - Grade 3/4 On 9th of November, the biggest Tsunami hit America. This event destroyed over 500 buildings and people. After this event happened they called the Tsunami ‘Tsunami Mania’. Dylan Cross, David Tennant, Josh Luck and Eli Simpson was affected by this cause. This event almost drowned the famous Barack Obama. Now the National Government have decided that there will be a building that is water and wind proof, as a safe house.

Drawing below by Lachlan Gambino

Lorne is set for a low-key and family oriented New Year’s Eve with no public entertainment after the main fireworks are held at 9:30pm.

The low-key and alcohol-free New Year’s Eve will include a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour including drinking in public, taking glass into glass-free areas including the Lorne Foreshore and illegal fireworks.

The 9:30pm fireworks will be family-friendly and visible from most properties in Lorne, with extra security on hand around the Lorne Foreshore.

Booze buses and random breath testing will also operate on the Surf Coast over New Year’s Eve.

Lorne Ward Councillor, Clive Goldsworthy said the cancellation of public entertainment was aimed at helping ensure a friendly, low-key New Year’s Eve in Lorne.

“It is important that people can relax and enjoy welcoming in the New Year with family or friends in a safe and friendly atmosphere,” Cr Goldsworthy said.

“The scaling down of public entertainment is part of efforts from Council and emergency services to minimise any potential for anti-social behaviour and to ensure everyone can enjoy a friendly and peaceful start to 2014.

“I also remind pet owners to ensure their animals are safe and secure in preparation for the 9:30pm fireworks and the remainder of the evening.”

Torquay will also have its New Year’s Eve fireworks at 9:30pm.

Lorne set for low key end to 2013


fast@showers Splashbacks and Mirrors

10mm Frameless from $350 Glass Kitchen Splashbacks

from $199 m2 All available in 48 hours

Showroom at 128 Wood St. South Geelong

call 5222 1332 or 0400 200 073

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The Winchelsea

Men’s Shed

Open Hours: Tues & wed from 9:30am Thurs from 12:30pm Every 2nd Sat from 9:3am

at 51 Hesse Street New members welcome

For more details ring: John Bader (co-ordinator)

5267 3030 Colin Mayman (Treasurer)

5267 2164 David Kellas (Secretary)

5266 1549

Matthew Partridge p 0418 672 334

e [email protected]

Welding Service - Onsite welding - Farm maintenance - Farm machinery & equipment repairs - Cattle & sheep yards - Custom built trailers - Supply & install gates

TheBooks Pty Ltd Registered Tax Agent

MOBILE ACCOUNTANT AND BOOKKEEPER

Tax Returns: Individual, Business, & SMSF

Financial Statements GST & BAS Returns MYOB & Quickbooks

Bookkeeping Services

PICK UP / DROP OFF SERVICE: WE COME TO YOU

Ph: 0481 324 802 E: [email protected]

Winchelsea Post Office and Newsagency

Alan and Gillian Murrell Magazines Stationary Newspapers Dry Cleaning Greeting Cards Bill Paying Service Gifts for all Occasions Photocopy and Fax Facility Batteries and Printer Cartridges

Pre-paid re-charge available for phone and internet

Agency for major banks Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 am—5 pm Sat: 6 am—12 midday

Ph: 5267 2105 Fax: 5267 2920

Winchelsea Supermarket

Trading Hours Monday to Saturday— 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Sunday— 10 am to 7:30 pm

Ph: 5267 2676 29 Main Street, Winchelsea


Star ClassifiedsWinchelsea Star classified ads are FREE for personal entries. Please be brief, and be sure to include a contact name and phone

number. One photo may be included if appropriate. The Editor’s decision whether to publish a classified ad request is final.

For Sale1982 Franklin Caravan

19 feet long. 4/5 berth including bunks. New upholstery, annex in great condition. Many extras, great family van. $9000 ono. Phone Stuart on 0417 160 559

For SaleMeccano Sets Very old and in very good condition with instruction manuals. $300 ono. Ph. 52673033

For SaleCollectible Beer Cans unopened. Red Kangaroo Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberra 1992. $10 each. Ph.52673033.

For SaleHay Grass hay small squares $5 a bale. Ph 0439351795

Your Classified here Got something to buy or sell ? Advertise it for FREE here !


Free - ‘Carols by Candlelight’As usual this event is free and will be held at Barwon Park Mansion this year.

If you would like to inspect the old Homestead entry is ½ the normal price from 5pm -7.30pm Adults $5, Conc. $3.50, and Children $2 – all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please make use of the shuttle bus provided by Winch House from funding from the Surf Coast Shire, book through Winch House, ph 52672028

Carols by candlelight is proudly brought to you by the generous sponsorship of the Anglesea and Winchelsea Community Bank branches of the Bendigo Bank, the Winchelsea Business and Tourism Association and our Winchelsea Lions Club. Other supporters are the SES, Hesse Rural Health, the Winchelsea Post Office and Andrew Price Electrics.

This year Santa will arrive earlier at 6.30pm to give the children plenty of time to have a chat, and receive a lolly gift, before the Carols begin at 7.30pm with the Kinder items. Helen Menzel Ling will enthral us with her beautiful voice as will Anna Babare and the School choir. There will be plenty of Community Carol singing so be prepared to make a joyful sound so that those still in Winchelsea will be sorry that they stayed home. The Geelong Pipes and Drums will also entertain us with their particular music and the children can write a letter to Santa and pin the tail on Mary’s donkey, so come along and bring your family and friends to Winchelsea’s community Christmas celebration. Don’t forget to bring something to sit on and support the Guides BBQ, raffle, and candle sales.

Let’s all pray for fine weather so that we can enjoy this unique setting at Barwon Park Mansion.

Enquires contact Yvonne ph 52672630 or Robyn Ph 0409176765



Senior Citizens NewsHi folks, that day which seems so far away at the start of the new year, is now just about upon us. I hope you all have your Christmas puddings and Christmas cakes organised. I have even received a couple of Christmas cards already, but I think this is a little too soon. I prefer to leave the cards to at least the first day of December.

Wednesday Results Were Cards Helen Bath, Roma Schroeter and Edna Groom.

Friday Results Were Bowls Vida Bath and Marg Shepherd

Cards Helen Bath and Janice Wilson

Canasta Joan Schroeter has finally knocked Queen Jo off the throne, which leaves us both in the ‘ Ladies in Waiting’ role.

Competition Joan Schroeter

Birthday wishes are sent out to Jean Hardy and Morven Warner.

Our Christmas Luncheon is to be held on Wednesday the 4th of December at the Barwon Hotel. The cost will be $20 per head for a 2 course meal. Arrival time will be 11.30am for 12 noon. A list is on the

wall in the hallway, so please put your name down if you would like to come and join us. Payment for this event can now be made to our Treasurer Leila Forster thanks.

Our next Fish n Chip night will be on Friday the 6th of December, so please have your orders in by 5pm. at the clubrooms please. We then usually enjoy our meal at about 5.45pm and then continue with the usual Friday evening antics.

All members PLEASE NOTE the final gathering for the year will be our last Fish n Chip night which will be on Friday the 20th of December and then the clubrooms will re-open in the new year on Wednesday the 22nd of January at 1pm.

Limerick of The Week There was an old lady of Harrow Whose views were exceedingly narrow. At the end of her paths, She built two bird baths For the different sexes of sparrow.

Recipe of the WeekMoroccan Braised Chicken

1/4 cup dried Apricots 1 cup boiling water 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 4 skinless Chicken Breasts 1 large Onion, finely chopped 6 cloves Garlic, crushed

2 stalks Celery, thinly sliced 410g tin Chickpeas, drained and rinsed 410g tin chopped Tomatoes 2 teaspoons grated Lemon Zest 1 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 2 teaspoons ground Coriander freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Put the dried apricots in; a heatproof bowl and pour on the boiling water. Leave to soak for 10 minutes, then strain, reserving the soaking liquid. Chop the apricots and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 - 5 minutes, turning until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate.

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook stirring frequently for 5 - 7 minutes, or until the onion softens. Add the celery and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the apricots and the reserved soaking liquid, along with the chick peas, tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice and ground coriander. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

Bring the mixture to the boil, then return the chicken breasts to the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Check the seasoning and stir in the chopped coriander to serve.

Winchelsea Trading—agents for:

UNIVERSAL TOOL SHARPENING

For all your sharpening needs Rural—Domestic– Industrial

Hand tools TCT Blades Chainsaws Kitchen tools

Chipper & planer blades Drill and router bits Dog & horse clipping blades

Garden tools Brobos Firewood saws Bandsaws

‘We give you the edge you need’

5248 2061

In the bar at the Barwon Hotel

Mondays—Free Pool

Wednesday—Pot and Parmi nights $18

Thursday—Steak nights $15

Lunch and dinner 7 days per week

For enquiries please phone 5267 2046

Sunday 24th November Brian Fraser playing from 2:30 PM in

the bar


EXCITING OPENING!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FEEL BETTER AND HEALTHIER ?

Dr. Emily McDonald (Chiropractor) will be available at the Winchelsea Medical

Clinic—Open Saturdays

Monday & Thursday: 6:00—8:30 PM Wednesday: 8:30—11:00 AM &

2:00—6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30—11:00 AM

Please call the clinic on 52671268 for an appointment

Scrap Metal Bought

Call Peter on 0448 343 105

FirewoodFirewoodFirewood Timber SlabsTimber SlabsTimber Slabs

for salefor salefor sale


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Trains to Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 07:22 13:18 19:03 Sat 08:19 13:28 19:12 Sun 08:57 14:35(bus) 19:12 Sunday bus service departs from Winchelsea Post Office

Trains from Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 08:55 14:27 20:15 Sat 09:30 14:32 20:32 Sun 10:30 20:32

Old Shire Hall (tea rooms), Hesse St, Fridays, 2pm-5pm

Bus From Geelong to ColacMon-Fri Geelong Rail Station 17.35 Deakin Uni 17.57 Winchelsea Station 18.24 Terminates Colac Rail Station 19.05

Sunday Geelong Rail Station 17.10 Winchelsea PO 17.40 Winchelsea PO 14.35 Geelong Rail Station 15.20

Monday 6-11am & 5-8pm Tuesday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Wednesday 6-11am & 5-8pm Thursday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Friday 6-11am & 5-7pm

Train Services

Surf Coast Mobile Library

Bus Services

Winchelsea Gym Hours 5267 2336

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256Call Wazza Mob: 0428 877 260Email: [email protected] Web: wazzaswater.com

Water Delivery

WAZZA’SWATER CARTAGE

Stainless Tanker Up to 22,000 ltr loadsBarwon Water Registered

Domestic & Rural Water Supplies

Wednedsay 4 December Tracey Langley Victoria Hastings

Friday 6 December Volunteer Required Call 5261 0508

Monday 9 December Michele Bennett Patricia Lacon


Occasional Child Care 1 place available for children under 3 yrs on Mondays

1 place available for children over 3 yrs on Mondays

2 places available for children over 3 yrs on Wednesday’s

Last minute vacancies sometimes available—please enquire and put your name down for

casual positions.

Renee is now taking bookings for

next year. Most days are still

available for places in 2014

Adult Education Courses Winchelsea Community House

28 Hesse Street, Winchelsea 3241. Ph: 5267 2028 Fax 5267 2753


Winchelsea Community House is running a shuttle bus service for the ‘Carols by Candlelight’ service on Saturday 7th December. The BBQ and Santa’s visit begins at 5.00 PM and the service is expected to be finished at around 9.30 PM. The bus will pick up at the following spots in Winchel-sea. Primary School Winchelsea Community House The Eastern Reserve (footy oval) Senior Citizens (36 Harding St) At the following times: 4.45pm, 5.15pm, 5.45pm, 6.15pm, 6.45pm, (possibly a 7.15pm

stop if required). If the bus is full at any particular pick up point, it will run express to

the Mansion and then return to the next pick up point. The bus will resume its service to take people home from the mansion at 9.15PM

YOU MUST BOOK A SEAT AT WINCHELSEA COMMUNITY

HOUSE. Ph: 52672028 The cost for the service is a gold coin donation.

Should we have older residents that require a door to door service we can look at accommo-dating that as well but

bookings are essential.


100 gathered at the Deans Marsh hall last night to hear from guest speakers about the implications of an unconventional gas industry on the area.

The meeting was called by local residents after concerns were raised about exploration licenses for tight gas, a form of unconventional gas requiring fracking, covering the Surf Coast and Otway Coast areas and farmland as far north as Moriac and Cobden.

Speakers included Doctors for the Environment Australia representative Dr Jacinta Morahan, mining law specialist Felicity Millner, Senator Richard DiNatale and a beef farmer affected by existing wells in Gippsland.

While Deans Marsh itself is not currently covered by an exploration license, locals were keen to mobilise early and declare themselves ‘coal and gasfield free’, a process now underway with over 25 Gippsland communities, and the neighboring town of Moriac.

“The moratorium is only a temporary protection against fracking,” said local

resident Judy Cameron “and there is nothing stopping the State Government granting petroleum licenses for gas exploration now.”

A survey will now be conducted of the Deans Marsh area, offering information on the issue and asking people if they would like to declare Deans Marsh ‘Coal and Gasfield Free.’

The first survey meeting will be held on the 9th of December at 7pm at the Deans Marsh Hall and all are welcome to attend.

For more comment please contact Judy Cameron: 0409 417 562

And The Angel Said..Christmas won’t be quite the same this year in Winchelsea. A local combined choir has been practising hard for the past 10 weeks learning “And The Angel Said...”, a Christmas Musical written by John Bumford, which will be presented in the Globe Theatre next Sunday evening.

The text for the musical is loosely based on the Christmas story as recorded in the St. Luke’s gospel in the New Testament, where angels are a prominent part of the narrative. The boisterous and bold “Praise To The Lord”, and exhilarating “Glory to God” sung by the choir share some of the angels message. The 20 strong choir, bolstered by some members of the Geelong International Harvester Male Chorus, lift the roof in the grand finale “Hallelujah, Praise”.

Soloists, baritone, Graham Ford, and sopranoes Helen Menzel-Ling and our our Maureen King sing the parts of the angel Gabriel, Mary and Elizabeth, Mary’s cousin.

The choir is conducted by the composer, local musician, John Bumford and is well supported by John Howes on the piano, Geoff Coots on the Organ, Deans Marsh flautist Lucy Quarterman and regular Old Time Dance drummer, Andrew Gibson.

The narration, which ties the story together is outlined by Buckley’s Phil Short, and will be shown on the screen from the data projector prepared by Rachelle Javier.

The music moves in mood from the rustic shepherd’s challenge “Let Us Go”, to the reverent “Sovereign Lord”, from the coy “Greetings” of the angel’s words to Mary, then the uplifting words of Mary in response “My Soul Magnifies the Lord” sung by Helen with the choir’s backing. The morbid tones of “This Child” sung by Graham, give warning of things to come in the young child’s life later on.

Entry is by donation, with proceeds going to the Christmas Bowl. And commences at 7.30 on Sunday December 15th. We can enjoy supper together afterwards, with the presentation lasting about 1 hour.

Something special for Winchelsea this Christmas. Here the Christmas story as you have never heard it before.

100 Gather at Deans Marsh to learn of the threats of onshore gas.

Above: 100 local residents attended the meeting, and agreed they would like to declare Deans Marsh ‘Coal and Gasfield Free.’


The statistics relating to violence against women are alarming with more than 60,000 family violence incidents reported to Victoria Police in the last financial year alone. In the Geelong region, close to 1,800 children were directly affected.

Councilors Brian McKitierick, David Bell, Clive Goldsworthy and Rod Nockles will be wearing white shirts and ribbons to the November Council meeting to show support for the cause.

“The statistics indicate that one in three women over the age of 15 has experienced physical violence, which is incredibly disturbing,” Cr McKitierick, a White Ribbon ambassador, said.

“I have seen first-hand in my work as a police officer, the damage this abuse does. We need to work together as a community to prevent family violence and break the silence around the issue.”

Cr McKiterick encouraged members of sporting clubs, local businesses and community groups to help spread the message through their organisations.

“I’m encouraged to see the support for the cause, including from fellow councilors and community leaders. This sets a positive example for the whole community and confirms that family violence of any kind is unacceptable. I encourage other men to register as ambassadors and to set a standard for how we behave.”

All proceeds from Council’s sales of white ribbons will be donated to Zena Women’s Services, a Geelong-based agency that provides support and information to women and children affected by family violence.

Council’s CEO, Stephen Wall, said Council had become the first in Australia to include family violence support measures in enterprise bargaining agreements.

More information about White Ribbon Day is available at www.whiteribbon.org.au

Stop violence against womenSurf Coast Shire Councilors and staff have donned white ribbons this week to mark White Ribbon Day, the international day for the elimination of violence against women.


Tuesday Pennant was played in very warm conditions with Division 1 at home while Division 2 travelled to Colac.

Division 1 Winchelsea defeated Cressy winning all rinks, 79 shots to 51 shots.

Division 2 Winchelsea were very unlucky to be defeated by City 3 winning 2 rinks, 72 shots to 73 shots.

Saturday Pennant was played in pleasant conditions with Divisions 1 & 3 at home while Division 4 travelled to Camperdown Golf.

Division 1 Winchelsea defeated Camperdown Golf winning all rinks, 134 shots to 73 shots.

Division 3 Winchelsea defeated Cobden 3 winning 3/4 rinks, 113 shots to 75 shots.

Division 4 Winchelsea were defeated by Camperdown Golf 3 drawing one rink, 54 shots to 88 shots.

During the week the final of the ladies pairs was played and congratulations to Pam Mawson and Wendy Knuckey, pairs champions who will go on to play in the CBA Champion of Champions Pairs in

December. Runners Up were Alison Parish and Julie Johnson.

Last weekend the final of the men’s pairs was played and congratulations to Geoff Orchard and Steve Fanelli, pairs champions who will go on to play in the CBA Champion of Champions Pairs in 2014. Runners Up were Jay and Tony Hawker.

Photos in next weeks’ Star, when Kitty discovers what her grandson has done with the cord to upload them onto the computer. Sorry folks!!

Coming Up Our new green surface will be laid the first week of December.

Christmas Dinner And Entertainment 14th December and names need to be on the list ASAP please.

New members are always welcome and any person interested in a roll is able to contact David Yandell our club secretary, 52672140 to arrange a convenient time. Please take advantage of this if you would like to try your hand at lawn bowls. Until next week may the bowls be with you!!!

Winchelsea Bowling ClubBy Kitty ‘n Jack

What: Free Bushfire Information Meeting

Where: Wurdale Community Hall

22 Wurdale Road, Winchelsea

When: Thursday 5 December 2013 at 7:30pm

Find out: Must-have information for this fire season

For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/meetings or contact District 7 on 5240 2700.

Don’t understand English?

Require an AUSLAN interpreter?

Need assistance to access the venue?

Let us know and we’ll do our best to help.

Birth NoticeDrayton – Johnson

Caroline and Kyle are proud to announce the arrival of their first child a daughter

‘Jordyn Sophia’ on the 27/11/2013, weighing 6lb 13 1/2oz.

Huge thank you to Dr. Zoe Barron CAH and Doctors and staff at Frankston Hospital.


Can any of our old hands identify this log truck or its owner? It is one of a number of historic photos of the highway between Geelong and Colac that the editor has obtained from Vicroads. This year marks 100 years since the Country Roads Board was founded which became RTA in 1983 then changed to Vicroads in 1988. While the current works of duplication is proceeding the Star will give some snippets of history from the excellent booklet celebrating 100 years.

At almost 1000 kilometers the Princes Highway is the longest in Victoria. The designation of the “Princes” highway was made in 1920 to celebrate the visit to Australia by the Prince of Wales, later to become King Edward VIII.

The name initially was given to the road through Gippsland from Melbourne to the NSW border and during the year the name was also given to the western route from Melbourne, through Geelong to the SA border. The section to Geelong was the first section to be duplicated and the Maltby Bypass around Werribee , the first stretch of road in Victoria to be built to freeway standards,was opened in 1961.

Can any of our old hands...

Above: 1951 - Princes Highway West (Section 1) timber truck and cross roads sign at Barwon River Bridge, Winchelsea township

Below: 1952 - Hoardings on east side leaving Winchelsea in easterly direction , Princes Highway West

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Winchelsea star vol36 ed43 24pp web