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26CELEBRATING Queenscliff YEARSand Point LonsdaleYour Community Voice September 2016 No. 283Spring is in the air...Warmer weather,longer days,blossoms on the trees...what's not to loveabout Spring?Our seniors may have beenbundled out of the BFL finalsbut Couta kid Billy Callahan canwear his colours for a bit longer...our U/18 footballers will be flyingthe flag for Queenscliff in nextweekend's Colts Grand Final.Details P42David McDonald Builders Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 1building with excellence Complete Building Service Award Winning Designs Coastal Living at its Finestwww.davidmcdonaldbuilders.com.au18 Crows Nest Place, Queenscli 3225.p: 0418 599620 e: [email protected]

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Wartime history sealed with a kiss Conservation workers have uncovered atreasured link to Point Lonsdale’s wartime past “For me it’s that personalthat could boost the case to have the Lighthouse ‘moment in time’ that theseReserve heritage listed. women left behind and the fact that were actual gunners A large concrete slab carrying the inscription in the gun emplacements that gotof three Australian Women’s Army Service my attention.(AWAS) gunners, and sealed with five kisses, – Lester Huntwas found hidden under heavy vegetation,during a recent clean up of the site. harbour a treasure trove of relics from its long past.” The scrawled message, dating back to theearly 1940s reads: Mr Hunt suspects the slab may have covered a well in the vicinity. Gunner Royals, Gunner Alchin and Gunner Thompson. The Australian War Museum and AWAS. XXXXX Queenscliffe Historical Society have helped to identify the trio, stationed at Lester Hunt and wife Lynne were walking the Point Lonsdale gun emplacementsnearby when the slab was discovered and were between 1943-1945.immediately aware of its significance. “The Australian War Museum in “During WW2 there were 15 Army Defence Canberra has provided a photo of two ofbuildings on the Reserve plus the concrete the women, Gunner Alchin and Gunnersearchlight and gun emplacements that many Thompson on duty in the artilleryof us still walk past. What is not well know is observation bunker, probably operating athat there were Australian Women’s Army range finding device,” said Mr Hunt.Service (later Australian Women’s Army Corps)personnel quartered on the east side of the road “Gunner Alchin’s service record hasto the Lighthouse,” said Mr Hunt. also been found. She was born in 1925, enlisted in 1943, making her 18 years “These young women served as gunners of age when she was stationed at theand signalers as part of a unit called the AWAS Lighthouse Reserve.”Coastal Artillery Specialists. Continued Page 20 “The Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reservehas once again unearthed some special insights Pictured: Local historian Joceleyn Grantinto the past. The Reserve has always beenknown by amateur and professional historians and Lester Hunt at the site of the wartimeand generations of locals to perhaps secretly ARE YOU WEBER READY FOR SUMMER? Call in to Geelong’s ONLY Specialist Weber Dealer to check out the latest range Weber has changed the way we barbeque with its full range of Weber Q’s. Did you know there is now a wide selection of Weber Q’s to choose from including black and inbuilt models?And did you also know that three premium models are EXCLUSIVE to your local Specialist Dealers for only $10 more than the standard model? Come and see Geelong’s ONLY Weber Specialist Dealer, Classic Fireplaces & Barbeques, to discover more. You will be glad you found out when you use your new Weber Q. BIG enough to and coming soon... feed a CROWD THE MIGHTY RED Q The ANYWHERE BBQ Weber’sbeach - bush - backyard BEST SELLERBaby Q Weber Q Family Q RED QSERIES SERIES SERIES SERIES99 West Fyans Street, Newtown www.classicfireplaces.com.auVisit our showroom or phone: info@classicfireplaces.com.au5222 1688 Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 3

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OSuecPeotts520548001054799435EART OF OLD LONSDALE InspectoLoaecpaetecrleodtoethooloububapevrnrpireaenrmetettesoodantodrtsusduri,iorii,psnisooroagvrsgtnftgooloelauacatenesmrtmshrsoe,esattaea.iasoseesy,nnlynnhaoaodhfgdaddtnonuuncnhodmsdtisrlraetllohecilcieaaievmsmiaaoedearssarirrsmtmnsassllaoici,h,ynnahinpyababcneerrwseooootfdttphghnaaacrcamameeitta,een,,lccaasknnpccgpittmoileaattiiotninnrrrpurrmoaafiaaggosrvglilivvo,,nsfbbdkaarrorieeaannglottadmavvctiteanhsahntehesenin.rrrretvsfooeossddrcnieaepaoonoaaknFmwmchcaln.lrylyld.eiectctctcctnThhlhloobeeaciaeemmhoohaaantuupidcpipriurrssdenoklelucuecensooaotgabtererelnpnleskeh,dhlttdaabahooihoirintttrecnlelieiieciodohoddaganvanhdricaecntaiyciyecnhsneirorontg,tagordrmrmnggna,,aspepdpompomaerpwsrnpnilomiovifvdinsdancudaicgtatglttapsoyeihsehtvsti.ucliff.iofaonraurronlonocgsnesn.in.nepatdatgraaaeaednhnnaiaednrsdudcrlkcsregepsseaamoiheaddrlroaeniggngaapangdalarrtsrdotrtdidaeoastecnonignaiosaendseklpanpnuilrnuilgpiudtsnetgrsheaagapeahralshi,uluvubngapngteodaerrgitegnavhlnaoriaatrvraetgothgireteneafoiaidgindcfme.rieanoaalglrcneotamasnpldeleardteeiantrhge O3 ce 525811579 3 Saturday 1st Mar 3.00 – 3.30pm3 1 3plus a huge garage, ideal as a studio or to store your cars, boat, caravan and all the usualdr,athpephoinmgesfe.aturespolishedhardwood oors,highceilings,anopen replacefor 3 13 SOLDContactFrenchdoorstonorthandsouthfacingdecksidealtosoakupthesunorentertain. Campbell Potts 0418 513 309with open plan dining and living areas leading to a large private north facing Sue Potts 0400 049 435 O ce 5258 1579m complete the accommodation. 10 Silver Ridge Roadcycle air conditioning, private front and rear gardens plus a huge garage idealall the usual holida2y3trAapSpyinmgso. nds Street 44 Mercer Street $12493000 PO1INT LON3SDALE QUEENSCLIFF Contact Agent QUEENSCLIFF 8 Beacon Boulevard Lot 2/69 Flinders 49Street Flinders SSthroepe3t6,7-69 PoinQt LounsedaelenRsocadliisnnnddddeeearrrlssseSSSttrrteereeePettO,,tI,NQT LuOQQeNuuSeDeenAeeLsnnEcsslccillf$iif680 000- $720 000 QUEENSCLIFF $439 000 POFIoNTrLSOaNSleDALE Contact agent UPMARKET LIVIF$N8Fo$F3oG69or9r,90r,S0BS0S0a00YaalelleTeHE BEACHAARRTKOEFTOLwLIVDwINLwOG.NcBSaYDmATLHpEEbBeEl lApCoHt t s . c o m . a u CamICCInnpoossbnSnpputeteeaaeclcclcttPPttoottttss 00440180 501439 430395AAnweowTohcdpoanhphRnsnRnotoetoioiihtsdpshssocsrsKthKeteinoriaoashpatptionioriniEroElrdoredeoeesuaesomnanaTTtoiao,ar,orsdirthlwsleowoohooithioLLovtvuiooniiofnarggeiegerIkseIkeonnhnrhrViVreitrlalnnhooonnqhiqhegtgoaoIIttuouounNNe,kaykqaanamamirirocslcnnlltieuiotdGreaGreytggrooyoyisnatiiossPPwsspkkhsspioonlBBioioskttioooaaiigccrtnneYYppihhlnloyeettnakeeiecerrrsNNdnneevegnnTTkthueeddasioppooipp,eHHdortaiiaamppenenedfcrrueeaeakkrcEEaaahnnnnolhltiasassyrnsshnannaaeoBnnBotbtnndidfreoetonmseaddEdEuwwttdattsocoPhwPhArArocnmcioooepeponpoooiodiCpiCinnndncdcgmaaodttdittwiebnHunHudiLcirLdtwitrironanionkieneeuooingnsgcstnslcnqhsaqsoaksadkaduauaetntonpnaneasbneonedldldriededsSeeSdsl,lu,wlpowytpoat,cteihruhhtahtruaoceoiainnopinnsivaeshvagglgiBiitBdrinlsdeesephaoeadedeapysarysrcssoiswo,iuacuiaoaoeniomgennamnnmtimarlidioimdlkqunmqtnisksunniluanrtnaf(uoge(egceeeeggcrcsupaosufoaotsdstolslaplsabltpea,peqltpuahedltnpoedoceonagoluraegilydrinoysnrntrsoettpuedptuaournonprrlenreesadeSint)tetie)tshtsynwehepyowweeinenastidnmttirostrtoheasteeaaheassrdtnstnpn.deneehthedhccdTtpcecopouoeBdeuoodhrnalpurrnearwaudatenatidtesnyddcesaeyymdoreeemeaosieuysrdopnuandwfprrwoorob.nolodinbrtoiiooarrwthoveawdhmrnnrynmiunym.nuolssnialssvpiagogvpwieeognifnencfngaicsonigaiaiotafclevaofclevlpabeevenperbaenurtardurrtlthtrbolwttboouawtooiouafywsnofyAUbplcsmeotoeapvobvraeesaerlctlteidsraihlhesl.viiiesreadDesoesnoil.stftntswfwToa.dephnontoroihssedoistmeidoratiniormoreiesunnaatao,rcdlwuohoolvioonagerktehreirelnonqbhgotueo$BSekadama6C$ICSiyrcnlnrta6tSICSCai9oreantuto9augmAaousyt9iooem9rnrupiss,Pddps0mPrkpbsni,pd0aoonta0beioepy0atotstalyiegetylc10ncsalpoPwlchs11cetato0tPecsietsritrMtotNnntt0eettntMsha4tedtaMsrp0amop,b30riaamp.en30u00rer.0ea40k4i0aal3901nnn–l4tias8n.14–s30tina835n.n330bt5n1d5.0eo33re1dp–0wot33dmptob03Ph3mrc90o.eoep3o9soii0nndcmapdttirnumieLwtironiesoingsetnhqsravduaenianecndledesSdu,lwpotibthruaeoyinnsvagaiBindsewadeayreswoulaiolamnnamlidkpmqspiunna(oeegcrisuoanotlsbtlpaeeeltpddoe Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 9

Borough Bulletin September 2016Mayor’s message Are You Considering Seniors Week Festival – Solar Power? It’s Time to Celebrate!I have been enjoying getting out andabout recently in the delightful sunshine, Residents, businesses and community The Victorian Seniors Festival is celebratedit’s lovely to feel that warm spring groups interested in installing solar in October each year and aims to recognisetime air is not far away. As the weather power are invited to register their the valuable contribution older peoplewarms up, so does the Borough’s event interest to participate in Round Two have made and continue to make to ourcalendar. In October we celebrate our of the community solar initiative. The community. The 2016 Victorian Seniorswonderful seniors, with a series of project will take all the hard work Festival will run from Sunday 2 October toevents throughout the month as part out of solar by identifying a tried and Sunday 9 October but it is such a busy timeof the Seniors Week Festival. I strongly tested solar system and supplier who so some activities are offered outside ofencourage our senior residents to pick up will provide value for money across the week for people’s enjoyment.a Seniors Festival booklet from Council’s the life of the system. Round One wasCustomer Service to learn more about undertaken in 2015 and saw 43 solar Many activities are offered withinwhat great opportunities are on offer. systems installed on homes, businesses the Borough of Queenscliffe and and community buildings that will throughout the State including a cookingEarlier in August, I was pleased to present generate 200 megawatt hours of solar demonstration and interactive cooking14 grants to deserving community groups power every year. That’s the equivalent class by local Chef, Tim Digby. If you loveand organisations at the civic celebration of supplying electricity to 45 homes in food, but hate waste and would like tofor the 2016/17 Community Grants. Victoria for 12 months. learn how to turn that left over food inThe Borough of Queenscliffe grants your fridge or cupboard into a deliciousprogram is designed to encourage and To register your interest, send your easy meal, then this event is for you.assist community groups to be actively name, address and contact details to This session will provide practical tips,involved in their community, providing [email protected] or visit recipes and advice to help you reducefunding for services, activities and events Council’s website. food waste, save on your grocery bill andthat benefit our wonderful community. also do your bit for the environment. TheCongratulations to all recipients, I look Great Turn Out For cooking demonstration will be held atforward to seeing these projects come to ‘Our Coast’ Community the Point Lonsdale Bowls Club, the costlife over the coming months. Open House is free, however bookings are essential. To reserve your place call the Borough ofPlease feel free to contact me or one On Friday 29 July, the Borough of Queenscliffe on 5258 1377.of my fellow Councillors if you require Queenscliffe hosted the first of a seriesassistance or wish to share your of ‘Our Coast’ open houses. Launched Take advantage of the spring weatherthoughts with us. in June, the Geelong and Bellarine and join us on Thursday 20 October Peninsula study area is one of four for a Williamstown to City Cruise.Cr Helene Cameron Victorian coastal regions involved You will enjoy the unique views fromMayor – Borough of Queenscliffe in undertaking local coastal hazards Williamstown to Southbank along the assessments as part of the climate Yarra River past the Port and DocklandsNext Council Meeting change project. Over 100 residents area, returning to Williamstown for a attended the open house with locals bistro lunch at the Victoria Inn. The busCouncil next meets on Wednesday keen to learn more about the ‘Our will pick up passengers from specific21 September at 7pm. All welcome. Coast’ project. Feedback from the event locations in Queenscliff and Point indicated that attendees felt the open Lonsdale. The cost is $25 and includes theFor more information house was a good introduction to the cruise and lunch. Bookings are essential, project and found it useful having as places are limited. Book your seat byContact Cr Helene Cameron, Mayor, experts on hand to explain Thursday 6 October through the Boroughphone 03 5258 1377 or 0448 887 728. ‘Our Coast’ further. of Queenscliffe on 5258 1377. Payment must be made at the time of booking. For further information about Seniors Festival, please contact Council’s Events Officer on 5258 1377. 50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 | Phone: 03 5258 1377 | Fax: 03 5258 3315 www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 10

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Back to the drawing board on stingray plan Queenscliff Harbour (QHPL) will re-think A sailing schoolits plans for a stingray feeding attraction or \"catch andon Fisherman’s Flat following widespread cook\" kitchen arecommunity opposition. among some of the alternative ideas Harbour Manager Sean Blackwood has put forward forconfirmed the company will head back Fisherman's wharfto the drawing board to re-design a fresh buildings.tourism concept that better meets communityexpectations. A stingray feeding stadium appears unlikely to proceed however Fisherman's Wharf will be repaired under fresh tourism plans being drawn up by Queenscliff Harbour A $2.38 grant secured by QHPL from RegionalDevelopment Victoria (RDV) is contingent on a What we want to do is put forward Once finalised, the new vision will betourism attraction being built on the site. a development that can take into revealed at a yet-to-be-announced second consideration the comments round of community consultations. While new ideas are still being worked from the community and that fitsthrough, repair of Fisherman’s Wharf will within the grants agreement. “It could be different. We really need to getremain a focus of future works, Mr Blackwood – Sean Blackwood our head around what we can do but it has tosaid. include tourism. It can’t be just symbolic, it’s should occur at the wharf. And a stingray got to have some sort of tourism outcome. “What we want to do is put forward a feeding attraction was almost universallydevelopment that can take into consideration opposed. “Whatever we to do in terms of puttingthe comments from the community and that fits something forward, whether that’s a revisedwithin the grants agreement. “There was a clear preference for the area to planning application or a new application to have passive and unstructured activities… and Council, we will consult with the community “The grant can’t be changed or altered so for it to remain tranquil and open to the general beforehand,” Mr Blackwood said.we need to get some sort of tourism outcome public. “in place to meet those requirements. We want More than 50 formal objections were lodgedto get the wharf fixed up, that’s a given and Mr Blackwood said it was unclear whether against the initial concept. A petition, carryingeveryone wants that,” he said. any future proposal would incorporate feeding more than 1,000 signatures, was presented to of stingrays. Premier Daniel Andrews. A further 500 people “We sought the community’s views and signed an online petition opposing the plan.we have the community’s views and we wantto put something in place that respects thoseviews. A report by KJA Consultants, followingthe initial round of community consultations,found little support for the existing conceptincorporating a stingray feeding stadium andoutdoor cinema. It recommended QHPL consider morepassive tourism concepts including: • Kayak tours to the Ramsar wetlands and surrounding Swan Bay area • Wooden boat building facility • Educational fishing school • A “catch and cook” school • Sailing school Other ideas included restoring the rundown buildings and slipway on the site foreducational and interactive activities. “It is evident from the engagement programthat attendees at the open house sessionsand workshop accept Fisherman’s wharfrequires urgent repair,” the report concluded.“However, equally evident was that very fewattendees believed a commercial tourist activity CLARK HOMES▬ builders with experience ▬ ○Green Smart Builders ○ Quality Customised Homes○ Architectural Designed Homes ○Complete Building Service ○Building & Planning Permits ○ Renovations & Extensions ○ Multi Dwelling developments PH: 5258 4640 - 0418 366938 [email protected] 2062 Bellarine Highway, Marcus Hill www.clarkhomes.com.au Registered Building Practitioner Housing Industry Association Member Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 12

CEO cleared but questions Council callsremain unanswered in 5-townhouse on behalf of the complainant in the case. plan Queenscliffe CEO Lenny Jenner has been In a separate statement Cr Cameron stressedcleared of any wrongdoing over allegations of Point Lonsdale residents fear a proposed fivebullying and harassment, lodged by a former she did \"not have a conflict of interest in regards unit development on the Bellarine HighwayCouncil employee. to the Confidential Matter.” could create traffic chaos at the town’s busiest intersection. However questions remain over how much Australian Services Union Officer Markof ratepayer’s money has been spent on the Brady said while he had \"concerns around the Ocean Grove based Hotondo Homes isconfidential legal process. Mayor’s impartiality\" in the process, the case seeking planning approval for four two-storey was unlikely to be further pursued. and one single level dwellings on a parcel of A Special Meeting of Councillors passed land at 73 Bellarine Highway.a resolution that Mr Jenner had “no case to \"Unless new evidence is presented, there isanswer” and no further action would be taken very little more that we can do. We asked for Council has called the project fin for ain relation to the bullying claims. and received an independent investigation. We special planning meeting following a flurry simply can’t keep going back because we don’t of objections, including one neighbouring The August 8 resolution further confirmed like the outcome,\" Mr Brady said. resident who says he was led to believecouncil’s “full confidence” in the CEO and said double storey dwellings were prohibited init “looks forward to continuing its excellent The Queenscliff Community Association the precinct; “so you can imagine our surpriseworking relationship with him in future.” (QCA) said it was disappointed costs to when a planning permit was put forward for ratepayers had not been revealed and has four of them.” Leading commercial law firm Maddocks asked the Local Government Investigations andwas employed to investigate the allegations. Its Compliance Inspectorate to fully examine the The Point Lonsdale Civic Associationfindings and costs associated with the case will “procedures and processes that accompanied (PLCA) and nearby Beacon Big 4 holidayremain hidden from the community. and informed this resolution.” park have also objected to development arguing it was excessive in size, would “Council has resolved to release the full “This request and examination would help create overlooking and noise problems andresolution in relation to the confidential matter allay any possible community concerns and contribute to traffic and parking hazards.considered by Council at the Special Meeting,” further, satisfy community expectations that theMayor Helene Cameron said. Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor and Councillors “[Its] close proximity to the school crossing adopted Council processes that fully adhered to and roundabout is a cause for concern and “In doing so, Council has determined that Section 79 of the Local Government Act and the would require a full traffic and pedestrianall information related to the matter, other than Borough’s Code of Conduct,” the request states. management survey,” the PLCA said.the resolution itself, will remain confidential, inaccordance with the legal requirements of the “In addition, there are council budgetLocal Government Act. allocations that remain confidential which are also matters of public interest. The community, “As such, Council will not be providing we believe, has an expectation and a right to becomment beyond what has already been fully informed of expenditures incurred in suchpublished in the Council resolution and the an investigation,” it continued.public statement,” she said. Council would not confirm whether MayorHelene Cameron had been called as a witness great coffee - great food - fully licensed and now serving WOOD-FIRED ROAST CHICKEN from 4pm Friday and Saturday nights EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY Located: Princess Park Queenscliff (near playground) Trading Hours: Thursday to Monday from 8am Phone: 0458 585252 Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 13

Local Wills and Estates Lawyer Harwood AndrewsSarah Cohen Wills & Estates We can assist you with: › Wills and succession planning › Powers of attorney › Probate › Administration of deceased estates › Disputed estates › Home visits are available 03 5225 5225 www.harwoodandrews.com.au CLOSED UNTIL LATE SEPTEMBERTHURS - SUN I 10AM-4PM2016 Victorian Seniors FestivalOctober 2016Get involved in the Victorian Seniors Festival activities in the Borough.Highlights include: Learn more about the Other activities Port of MelbourneCooking Demonstration • Williamstown to City CruiseLove Food Hate Waste? Want to learn Presentation by the Port of • Come and try Croquethow to turn that left over food in your Melbourne to learn morefridge or cupboard into a delicious about the Port’s operations, • The Bush Poet & Harpisteasy meal. Join local Chef, Tim Digby followed by light afternoon tea. Performancefor an interactive cooking class. Thursday 22 September • Movie Club at the Uniting ChurchThursday 27 October 10.00am 1.00pm to 2.30pm Monahan Centre • Free public transport forPoint Lonsdale Bowls Club Victorian Seniors Card Holders Free but bookings essential (conditions apply)Free entry but bookings essential • Queenscliff Heritage Walks Visit the website or contact Customer Service for further information. 50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 Telephone: 03 5258 1377 | Fax: 03 5258 3315 www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 14

\"More properties please\" - strong Spring predictedRecord low interest rates and continuing A recent Price Predictor Index identifiedhigh Melbourne property prices are set to Geelong as a “superstar” of the state’sprovide a boost to our local housing market property market, with an anticipated spikethis Spring. However real estate agents in growth. The data, provided by propertyare bemoaning a shortage of properties to identification group Hotspotting, rankedmeet the anticipated demand. the City as Australia’s fourth best buyersAgents are upbeat about the coming market.selling season, with a recent flurry of Fletchers Real Estate Agent Directorproperties changing hands. Among them James Gladman said a steady July andis a multi-million sale, still to be finalised, August provided every indication of aa potential record for Queenscliff. strong start to Spring.Kerley’s Coastal Real Estate Director “The bottom end of the market have beenDamian Cayzer said buyers were coming really, really good. We’ve sold 23 blocks infrom all quarters, including overseas. Point Lonsdale’s Ocean Breeze Estate in a“We need more properties and it’s couple of months, that’s gone really well,”across all price brackets from entry level Mr Gladman said.at around $500,000. The buyers I have at This double fronted Victorian cottage in Bridge Street is among “A small 2 bedroom brick home inthe moment are local, Melbourne, Greater several million dollar listings currently on the market. Queenscliff’s Mercer Street sold within a shortVictoria and I have a handful of offshoreinvestors,” he said. On top of low interest rates, a spike in time of being listed for [close to $700,000]. Geelong property prices and a significant “I think all the signs are really positive, the “There is also a mix of investor holiday home increase in executive jobs in the city – including interest rates are low and the confidence in thebuyers and permanent residents,” added agent the Epworth Hospital – are also contributing to market is really strong so it should be a reallyCampbell Potts. a new wave of sea changers, said RT Edgar’s good spring and summer. Felix Hakins. “We’ve got quite a lot to hit the market in “We have historically low interest rates which the next month or so and the general feeling isare not expected to change in the medium term “There has been a lot of off the market there are a few more enquiries starting to comewhich gives buyers and sellers certainty to transactions, especially in Point Lonsdale. through and we’re starting to get a few buyersmake decisions. There have been some big prices paid and they chasing each property, which is a good sign,” haven’t been on the market too long. These are Mr Gladman said. “Our experience is that properties marketed ones that haven’t even hit the Internet or printand priced correctly are selling well at themoment.”Figures released by Realestate.com in recent media.days have put the median house price for “There are people walking into our office andQueenscliffe at around $680,000. The cost of saying I’d like this or I’d like that,” Mr Hakins said.renting is $340 per week on average.Come in and check out your new-look IGA..more fresh - more products - more smilesand the same great customer service we are renowned for. Certified organic & fresh daily at Point Lonsdale IGA ● market fresh fruit & vegetables ● butcher quality meat ● full delicatessen ● antipasto & cheeses ● artisan breads ● liquor, including local wines ● extended gluten free range Point Lonsdale Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale - 5258 4911 OPEN 7 DAYS - 8am to 8pm Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 15

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The Rip DirectoryEMERGENCY 5258 1377 Paul Riley 0408 520 981 Queenscliff Kindergarten 5258 1342 5258 2222 Ray Threadwell 0418 525 095 Queenscliff Primary School 5258 1696Borough of Queenscliffe 5258 4123Coast Guard 132 500 BUILDING DESIGNERS 0413 202300 ELECTRICIANSPoint Lonsdale S.L.S.C. State Emergency Service binder.peart.design Pty Ltd Col Ferrier 52581553, 0448813156ACCOMMODATION BUILDING SERVICES/MAINTENANCE LMAC Electrical Services 0438 545500Beach Breaks Bellarine 0424 172050 Steve's Handyman Service 0497 331788 Peter Coyte 0414 520 248Number 35 Bed & Breakfast 5258 1798 Home Maintenance 0431 488706 I & S Ransom Electrical 0418 336 670Lonsdale Views 5258 2990 John Gleeson Demolition 0419 347708 Warren Jankowski Electrical 0404 163609Queenscliff & Costal Holiday Geoff Whittakers 0422 370145Bookings 5258 3763 Tomcat Truck & Bobcat Hire 0411 231678 ENGINEERINGQueenscliff & Pt Lonsdale Acomm Paul Farmer Mini Bobcat Hire 0418 147 174 Laker Engineering www.qpla.com.au 52581640/0407866568 Patrick McCarthy Maintenance 0408 075 330 0418 521 199Holidays on The Bellarine 5255 1222 Coastal Property Maintenance 0404 088 500Ruby’s Queenscliff 0407879096 Seagull Home Maintenance 0438 261 954 FENCINGRoseneath Villa B&B 5258 3394 Home Works 0422 370 145 Basic Fencing 0413 580 990 Point Lonsdale Fencing 0408 581 439 DCM Services 0439 355115 JMD Fencing 5257 3776ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL Dave's Handyman &Brian Dalton Accountant 0414 804 152 Carpentry Services 0423 874854James Rush Accounting 5258 5100LBW Accounting 5221 6111 CABINET MAKERS 0417168537 FITNESS - SPORT INSTRUCTORS Jake Masterman The Yoga Bud 0431 110085ANTENNAS - AUDIO CARPENTRY Julie Golightly Tennis Coach 5258 4104Pt Lonsdale Television 0411490430/52582068 Steve's Carpentry Service 0497 331788 0418 147 174Kendall Antennas Carpenter Fully licensed Kerry Pettigrove Fitness 5258 1670& Communications 0404019781ARCHITECTS/PERMITS/INSPECTIONS CIVIL CELEBRANTS FUNERALS 5255 5500 5222 3688Thomas Andrews Designs 0423 298 666 Sally Cordner 52583325/0417522851 Bellarine Memories 5221 4788 Kings Australia Funerals Tony Baenziger Architect 0412 823 488 Val Lawrence Marr. Celebrant 5258 1616 Tuckers Funeral Service Binder-Peart Design Pty Ltd 0437 463125 COMMUNITY GROUPS 0413 202300 Rotary Club 5258 4723. Lions Club 5258 4648Jim's Building Inspections 131546 Masonic Centre Queenscliff 0400 553939 GARDENERS/MOWING Neighbourhood House 5258 3367Stuart Miller Permits/Design 0412841434 Probus Q’cliff/Pt Lonsdale 5258 4308 Bellarine Black Diamond Garden Point Lonsdale Civic Assoc. 0439 009306 Service ART - GALLERIES 5258 3988 Queenscliffe Community Assoc. 5258 3381 Mel's Gardening 0429 990 850 5258 3645 Queenscliffe Historical Museum 5258 2511 DCM Services 04005 68629Salt Contemporary Art Queenscliff Library 5258 2017 Lawn Order 0439 355115 Queenscliff Music Festival 5258 4816 Mia Cooke Gardens 0488 885 296Seaview Gallery Queenscliff Reconciliation Mob 5258 1722 (Ken Adam 0408 357 116) 0417 506 611 Red Cross 5258 1616 Jim’s Mowing AUTO 52581841 Senior Citizens 5255 2856 131 546 5258 4668 Swan Bay Environment Assoc. 5258 2559Queenscliff Junction Motors Swan Bay Ladies Probus 5258 1871Steve Higgins Auto Elec. 0434 648510Lonsdale Car Cleaning& Detailing BLINDS, CURTAINS & SHUTTERS GARDEN/LANDSCAPING 0412 520 438 0407 605 460Barwon Blinds & Shutters 52541338 Digby Moran Landscaping 0411 571 482 Elite House & Garden Co. 0419 890 082BOAT REPAIRS/MARINE COMPUTER SERVICES/REPAIRS Nathan Hovey Landscaping Rip View Landscapes Queenscliff Marine Services 52581305, Laurie’s Computers 0418 3021780412 460 987 DJ’s Computer Help 0466 564 921BRICKLAYERS OG Technology and i-device screen GLASS/GLAZIER replacements – 0457 363 261 Kev's Window, Door & Glazing 0418519078Chris Pennant's Brick Laying 0417 543 628 Computer Solutions 0406 264191GJB Professional Bricklaying Contractors - Brick & CONCRETINGBlockwork inc. repairs - Gary 0418 522928 Breisch Concrete Floors HAIRDRESSERS/SALONS (polished)BSC Bricklaying 0438 839129 Ross Fewtrell Donna's Mobile Hairdressing 0408 565733 Sophie Johnston 5258 2261BUILDERS 0488 088 258 Ivy Creations Hair on Harbour 5258 4764 0403 722649 Seagalls and Buoys 5258 4854 Take Two Design in Hair 5258 3451Clark Homes 52584640 DENTISTCraig Fenby 0419 392 537 Queenscliff Dental David Wilkinson 0438 258 324 5258 2388David McDonald 5258 3883 DOG GROOMING/WALKINGIan Warren 0418 525 452 HEATING - COOLINGOcean Grove Building Service 0417891122 La Petterie 5258 5441 Classic Fireplaces & Barbecues 5222 1688 I & S Ransom Heating/Cooling 0418 336 670Phil Vallance [email protected] 0417139636 EDUCATIONMichael Limb Builders 0410 650019. Point Lonsdale Primary School O’Dowd Builders 5258 1634 5258 1501 Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 18

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From Page 3 Women hold down the fort Details of the find have also been sent to the This Australian War Museum photograph discharged from the AWAS on 14th NovemberHeritage Council of Victoria and could assist shows female gunners Alchin and Thompson 1945.with a local campaign to have the reserve on duty in the Point Lonsdale artilleryheritage listed. observation bunker, probably operating a A search is continuing for information about range finding device. Gunners Royals and Thompson. And Heritage Victoria has cautioned anysimilar finds made on the reserve are protected The pair left a permanent reminder of their The Australian Women's Army Serviceunder the Heritage Act and and cannot be time at the Lighthouse Reserve, scratching was formed in 1941, allowing women to stepdisturbed without official consent. their names in wet cement and sealing it with into traditional male roles while soldiers were a kiss. dispatched to World War II battle zones. “For me it’s that personal ‘moment in time’ Training of female recruits was centralised atthat these women left behind and the fact that War records show Joyce Irene Alchin was Point Lonsdale Bight up until 1951 and later atwere actual gunners in the gun emplacements born in 1925, enlisted in 1943, making herthat got my attention. 18 years of age when she was stationed Queenscliff's Crows Nest Military Camp“If one or more of these women could be here. She was from Dural in NSW and wasinterviewed, well, that would be ‘icing on thecake,” Mr Hunt said. The National Heritage List includes locationsthat are of outstanding significance to thenation. They are measured against nine criteriaincluding natural or cultural history, potentialto yield significant information and a specialassociation with the life or works of a person orgroup significant in Australia’s history. The Queenscliffe Council is currentlyinvestigating a request from prominent localsand historians for the site’s inclusion after thefederal government indicated its support.Pictured below: One of Point Lonsdale'sremaining gun emplacements Majella O’Connor Optometrist “Love Your Glasses!” Real people, Real service, Real vision solutions 2 Park Lane, 99 Presidents Ave, OCEAN GROVE Ph: 5255 5655 for an appointment www.oceaneyes.com.au Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 20

Lions fight off extinction The Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale LionsClub has initiated a new no-strings-attached Mr Mitchell said the crisis in volunteers was Lions John Mitchell,membership drive in a last ditch attempt to save being felt by service groups across the state, Terry Kilsby, Terrythe local chapter from extinction. although in recent times that trend has been Parsons and Phil reversing in small communities. Newey finalise The initiative, targeted at time-poor the new-lookresidents who cannot commit to the traditional “All volunteer groups are facing this membership planrequirements of the service club, is a first of its shortage, not just Lions and Rotary, but I thinkkind for the Lions in the south west and could having gone through a whole generation of Jardine Homesbecome a model for other struggling service people who have been adverse to joining weclubs. . are starting to see young people joining again, Custom-built homes and Renovations particularly in country towns.” Without it, the 70-year old club will almost Will Gordoncertainly fold, said Lions Club District Locally the Lions Club is involved in andChairman John Mitchell. raises money for several local and international 0414 354 079 causes including providing the lights for the [email protected] “There’s no hiding that fact, it would have Point Lonsdale Christmas Tree, community www.jardinehomes.com.aualmost certainly happened already,” he said. BBQ’s and catering for the Cottage By The Sea. Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 21“The chapter had intended to put a letter in,closing the club down on the 30th of June and Any person over the age of 18 years old canI informed them, as membership chairman, join.that I was advising the Membership DistrictGovernor to refuse that request. An information sessions for locals wishing to add their name to the Lions volunteer list will “In the end the letter wasn’t sent because they be held at Lombardy’s Restaurant on Thursdayre-thought the whole matter. This is a club that October 6th at 7pm.is over 50 years old and we didn’t want to losethem. “We are hoping that residents of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale will perceive a value to “If it did fold we would have had to start the community provided by the Lions Clubagain and to do that we need 20 members and of Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale and will makeit would be quite an ask to get that many,” said the decision to join up and see that this serviceMr Mitchell. continues,” Mr Mitchell said. Under the new plan, face-to-face meetingswill be less frequent and there will be a reducedonus on members to attend every event andfundraiser. The club’s webpage, Facebook andother social media will be used to flesh outavailable volunteers as each event arises. “This should appeal to progressive, relativelytime poor local residents,” Mr Mitchell said.“Obviously we are looking for progressive,motivated community members to be part ofwhat is to be a new concept, the details of whichwill be decided by the membership as a group,after the expected reformation.” “If we can get just another four or fivemembers even it would rejuvenate the club.The current members are tired and they’re notgetting younger. They’d like some youngerblood in the club, not necessarily to o all thework but to help out where they can.\"DIGBY MORAN MECHANICAL REPAIRSLANDSCAPES Pt Lonsdale/Queenscliff (Assoc. Dip Hort, Burnely) Automotive CentreSpecialising in low-maintenance, (Steve Higgins) low-water gardens Full Car Servicing Design & Construction All Mechanical Repairs Quality Paving Fully Qualified Mechanic Retaining Walls Turf Air Conditioning Irrigation Repairs & Services Pick Up Service AvailableLandscape Plans for Council approval (Local area only) Qualified Tree Arborist 46 Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff 0412 520 438 or 5258 1547 PHONE: 5258 4668 0418 524 861 email: [email protected]

Council dodgesa bullet Queenscliffe CEO Lenny Jenner and our five Residents RobCouncillors have publicly apologised for the Hendrey, Graham\"unintended oversight\" that almost resulted in Douglas, Crtheir sacking. Peter Russell, Shadow Police The Borough was among 13 councils Minister Edwardthreatened with expulsion for not fully signing O’Donohue, Jillup to the state government's new compulsory Murphy, TedCode of Conduct regulations by July 1. Beggs, Eva Millie, Western Acting Planning Minister Richjard Wynne Victoria MP Simonwas forced to rush through legislative change Ramsay, andto prevent administrators being appointed to Grace Bellingham.run the council from September 1. Neighbourhood Watch a step closer “Council initially not including a formaldeclaration statement in the Councillor Code Concerned Queenscliff residents are a step promised and recommitted that the Queenscliff,of Conduct was unintended,” a Borough closer to forming a local Neighbourhood Watch Drysdale and Portarlington police stationsspokesperson said. group in response to a worrying spike in crime. would be open 16 hours a day,” he said. “On realising this oversight Council took A small group met recently with Shadow “Not just as the Member for Bellarine, butlegal advice and corrected this matter however Police Minister Edward O’Donohue and now as the Minister for Police, Lisa Nevillethis action was outside the prescribed timeframe Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsey to must deliver on her promise and explain to theof the legislation.” discuss the initiative community why she has failed.” Councillors unanimously resolved to support “They’ve had enough of hoons burning David Wilkinsonthe new Code of Conduct at a Special Meeting rubber on their residential streets, while living Builderson May 25 but the necessary formal councilor in fear of home invasions and savvy criminalsdeclarations were not submitted with the who plan their crimes around the infrequent New Homes Renovations Extensionsdocuments. police patrols,” Mr Ramsay said. Phone: 0438 258324 Mr Jenner also failed to witness the signings. “With just one van patrolling the Bellarine Email: [email protected] All five Councillors offered up a formal Peninsula, it’s clear that offenders have learntapology for the error. how long they have until police respond to emergency calls. \"It is my responsibility as a Councillor “We’ve talked to concerned residents aboutsingularly, and I apologise for that but I assure the issues caused by the police station being closed and what happens when they want toyou, once bitten, never again\" said Cr Peter report criminal activity.”Russell. Crime Statistics Agency figures show crime \"It's a very important thing to us our Code of has risen in the Borough by 24 percent in the past year.Conduct and I would just like to say I too amvery sorry,\" added Mayor Helene Cameron. A reduced police presence – including having the Queenscliff station being manned However Mr Jenner said the ultimate blame just 24 hours a week – was partially to blame,rested with him. Mr ODonohue said. \"I would like to take full responsibility for the “Before the 2014 election, Lisa Nevilleoversight in preparing the documentation thatwas presented to Council. \"There were some technical changes in theway that the code of conduct was presented,\"he said. \"In my role as CEO I will be far morediligent in ensuring that Council information ispresented as prescribed in the Act.\"THE RULES AND FORMATS HAVE CHANGED FOR POWERS OF ATTORNEY Think ahead and be proactive! If you or a loved one became mentally or physically incapable, e.g. by an accident, a stroke or dementia, who would you want to manage your affairs and look after your money? A trustee company or at total stranger appointed under the Guardianship and Administration Act or a family member and a person of your own choosing? The solution is simple – have an Enduring and a Medical Power of Attorney drawn by a professional. ITS QUICK, IT’S SIMPLE AND IT WORKS! BRUCE ARTHUR & ASSOCIATES - LAWYERS Deceased estates + conveyancing + Wills + Powers of Attorney Servicing the Bellarine and Melbourne 94311070 • 52584847 • 0402133455 Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 22

Cottage Gamerec sued over drowning ordealdemolitionproposal sparks A survivor of a fatal boating accident isanger suing the owner of the Queenscliff-based Residents of one of Queenscliff’s mostsignificant heritage streets have taken aim at charter company for ongoing trauma anda proposal to demolish a pre World War II eracottage for a modern dwelling. suffering. A planning application currently before Daniel Tottle was left with post traumaticCouncil has so far attracted upwards of sixformal objections, including several from stress disorder and suicidal thoughts in theneighbouring properties. wake of the 2010 accident, a writ lodged in It seeks approval to tear down the 1920’sweatherboard at 31 Stokes Street and build in the Supreme Court by law firm Mauriceits place a spotted gum cladded contemporarydesign home. Blackburn claims. ‘This particular grouping of interior housing Mr Tottle was one of nine passengers andstyles are rare surviving examples that reflectthe changing house styles of the township,” three crew on board the 10 metre fishingsaid one objector. boat ‘The Ultimate’ when it overturned near “If a heritage dwelling in a distinctive‘Classic Queenscliff’ precinct is allowed to be Point Nepean in rough seas, claiming thedemolished the structural and visible heritagewill be irrevocably compromised.” life of 52 year old Wallington man Leigh Pictured: The Ultimate after being rescued in 2010 Davies. Residents have argued the proposed dwellingbreaches site coverage and heritage overlay “What took place on this fishing charter The writ alleges Gamerec ignored safetycontrols and would set a dangerous precedent six years ago has had a significant impact on advice and breached its duty of care tofor the street. our client’s life. As charterer of the vessel that passengers by entering into the fishing zone. overturned, Gamerec owed a duty of care The northern side of the street – between to him and the other passengers to take all It further alleges there were not enough lifeMercer and Learmonth Streets – is regarded as reasonable steps to avoid a foreseeable risk jackets on board and the company did notone of the few intact Victorian streetscapes in of injury. Yet despite ample warning of the “adequately train, instruct and supervise thethe town. However the southern side, on which dangerous conditions, the trip went ahead and master and crew of the vessel”.the development would occur, features a more had catastrophic consequences,” said Mauriceeclectic range and age of properties. Blackburn public liability lawyer Dimi Ioannou. “The claim is in the hands of the lawyers who will be defending the claim on behalf of In a report prepared for Council, Borough “In addition to being thrown from the boat the company,” said Gamerec Director AndrewHeritage Advisor Justin Francis indicated when it capsized, our client continues to suffer Malouf.demolition of the home was ”not a problem,” from significant mental health injuries includingbut expressed concern about a contemporary post-traumatic stress disorder. His quality of Victoria’s top transport safety investigatorreplacement. life has diminished considerably, therefore, we called for a review of all commercial boating believe he is entitled to compensation.”     operations in and around Queenscliff, in the “Whilst it could be modern in style, its design, wake of the tragedy.setback and in particular height, should respectthe character and appearance of the street,” he Fort back on More timesaid. agenda to listen The home's designer, Stuart Miller, said it A plan to transform Queenscliffe’s historic Residents could be given better access to ourwas in keeping with the planning scheme. fort into a tourism drawcard is back on the five Queenscliffe councilors under a plan toNeverthless modifications have been made to agenda, with the Borough of Queenscliffe introduce regular “listening posts.”appease objectors. pushing ahead with a detailed business case. Councillor Susan Wasterval, who proposed \"It is not a typically good example of [its Borough CEO Lenny Jenner said the plan was the motion at last month’s council meeting,heritage] style... and it is amongst a motley the “next logical and strategic step to achieve bemoaned the lack of interaction betweencollection of styles and periods making no the vision articulated in the Fort Queenscliff Council and the wider community, particularlysense of the streetscape. Precinct Tourism Master Plan.” since the adoption of strict Question Time guidelines. \"To suggest the building has the same merit However, Council yet to secure funding toas those opposite is at the very least fancial,\" Mr help cover its cost. “The relatively recent formation of theMiller said. Tourism and Economic Development Advisory “With its iconic location, rich history and Committee (TEDAC) has provided a very The fate of the application rests with heritage buildings and assets, Fort Queenscliff is positive, successful and professional forumCouncillors after Cr Bob Merriman successfully ideally placed as a potential tourism destination for that section of the community to meet andmoved to have it taken out of the hands of the of national significance,” Mr Jenner said. discuss matters with Councillors and CouncilBorough's Planning Officer. “Achieving the vision will require substantial Officers and to make recommendations to public and private sector investment. Council for its consideration,\" Cr Wasterval said. . Council will consider an allocation from its own budget to support the business plan. “In the interests of equal opportunity for all sections of the community it is important to Funding applications have also been lodged expand this opportunity to other sectors of the with Federal and state governments. community through the instigation of a forum for the general community,” she said. In June Councillors voted to pursue four low key projects to improve visitation to the fort: Controversial rules to restrict community questions at Council meetings were imposed • Fort Wall Walk earlier this year. Under the new guidelines • The Wall Lights Up residents can ask just one question, limited • Hesse Street South Activation, and and length and submitted via the internet four • Outdoor events hourse before each meeting. More controversial options, including a brewery, retail and accommodation, were Under Cr Wasterval’s plan the proposed rejected after the federal government intervened Listening Post will be held three times monthly to stress the barracks was still a working and in both Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. required Department of Defence installation. “Given the significant role of the Fort in Councillors unanimously voted to further contributing to the local economy, the greatest investigate the initiative. risk associated with the [Business] Plan is the cost of doing nothing,” Mr Jenner said. Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 23

letters classifiedsPoor drivers need to would be ineligible to stand for election again.be nabbed I understand that the acting minister has CLEANING/GARDENING - Mrs. McInerney's W Gardening & Cleaning ServicesTo the editor, moved quickly to redress this shambolic *Mowing *Weeding *Pruning *Cleaning Out w Poor drivers need to be brought into lineI am situation created by the Andrews Government Gutters *Window cleaning *Ovens *Mopping and has sought support for amending *All Household Jobs Ewriting to express my concern over the dangers legislation. I certainly hope that happens sooner All done with a smile.of continuing poor driver behaviour on the rather than later. Please call to discuss, how I can make your pBellarine Highway and surrounds. Yours sincerely property shine. Simon Ramsay MP 0403989724 (Dawn) M The behaviour I›m talking about includes: Crossing over double lines, often overtaking More questions than public notices wmultiple cars at a time answers The same cars driving with one head light Standing for council orout for months on end Tailgating Dear Editor considering standing? Driving at 60 or 70 kph in 40kph zones such In a week when we almost lost our electedas the Point Lonsdale village and the 50 kph Your vision will help frame the next 4 year plan andzone that run up to it. council over an “administrative error,” the we care about where you stand on :- These are to name just a few. I am very Queenscliff Community Association (QCA)concerned about the risks this is putting on believes there is growing community unease • Community engagementother responsible road users by the actions of over BOQ processes and procedures.  Legal • Light house Reservesa few.The reasons these irresponsible drivers advice was needed to correct the error • Heritagefeel they can get away with this poor behaviour whereby Councillors signed an endorsed Code • Developmentis because, frankly, they can -the chance of of Conduct but not a declaration to abide by • Planningbeing caught is  ‘zip’. I drive the length of the it. In addition the endorsements failed to be • The environmentBellarine Highway most week days and there witnessed in writing by the CEO. • Service delivery and infrastructureis virtually no police presence from Newcombto Point Lonsdale except for police controlled A confidential matter in 2013/14 conducted Want to know what yourradar on occasions, near the intersection of through Council’s solicitors resulted in legal candidates care about?the Wallington-Ocean Grove Road and the costs jumping from $21,000 to $71,000 in aBellarine Highway in the summer months. 12-month period. KEEP THIS DATE FREE! This, combined with State Government’sdecisions to wind back  their commitment to The community has little indication what PLCA and QCAopen Bellarine Peninsula police stations for 16 the expenses will be, or how much hashours a day, doesn’t help matters. been budgeted, for the most recent alleged Meet the candidates I was wondering if other drivers have had the harassment case. This further adds to Friday September 23 at 7 PMsame experiences and concerns that I do? growing community unease over perceived lack of Point Lonsdale Primary School In my view we really need something done accountability. before it costs further lives on the road. TO ALL COMMUNITYRegards, The community also has an expectation of ORGANISATION, SPORTING Greg Smith procedural fairness. It needs to be assured thatPoint Lonsdale this latest legal process fully complied with CLUBS AND OTHERS all legislative requirements and involved noGovernment to blame potential conflicts of interest.   over code shambles Preparations are well in hand for the 2017, One of the options available for high-level 3225 Community Calendar, and we are seekingDear Editor transparency is public Question Time. your support and if you are happy with the The government has made utter shambles information in 2016 Community Calendar The QCA has previously expressed concerns regarding your organisation then you needof the legislation for the councillor code of regarding recent changes to Question Time to do nothing, however if the informationconduct. Queenscliffe is one of many examples which have imposed additional restrictions regarding your organisation has changed orof a council that has been caught in an invidious and arguably inconsistent interpretations of altered and your organisation is not listedposition of being suspended due to a large Council’s own procedural guidelines.  please update and forward details to me. Ifoversight, at no fault to the councillors. you have or are planning an event in 2017, and With the upcoming elections, and the you want it listed for all to see, please provide More than 100 Victorian councillors this week likelihood of a new and relatively inexperienced details of the event and it will be listed freewoke up to the news that they had failed to council, the community needs to be assured in the calendar, the closing date for the 2017comply with the requirements of legislation, that there are robust systems in place to calendar is Friday 30th September 2016.which was based on signing a witnessed deliver good governance, accountability and If you wish to take advantage of this offer,declaration to adhere to the code of conduct community engagement. contact me by phone on 03 52582680, or bymanifested by the councillors themselves. email [email protected] . If you are using The rising trend of assigning council and email place “2017 Community Calendar “in I have spoken to Queenscliffe mayor Helene advisory committee matters ‹in camera› and/or the Subject heading.Cameron, who was distressed by the possibility “in confidence” does not provide this. If you have any further questions, please don’tthat her role was to end merely based on a hesitate to contact me via e-mail or phone ontechnicality of misinformation conveyed from The QCA believes our two active community 52582680.the government to the council. associations have an important role in offering The calendar will be delivered to all a respected, diverse and effective voice in households within the 3225 postcode prior to This is yet another example of the Andrews challenging  these issues and ensuring decisions Xmas 2016.  Government treating its citizens with contempt and processes do not just vanish into the ether Richard (Dick) Clarkin the way it has provided the conduit of without question or critical debate.    Co convenor 3225 Community Calendar 2017information that was part of the act to these Yours sincerelydemocratically-elected councillors serving QCA President and Executivetheir community. SHARE YOUR VIEWS: Whether it was intentional or not, certainlythe councillors felt their reputations had been We love to hear what our readers havebesmirched by the headlines screeching out to say and encourage your letters. Viewsthat not only did the government intend to expressed are not necessarily those of thesuspend anyone who did not comply, but they editor. Preference will be given to letters carrying the author’s name and address. Email: [email protected] Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 24

planning for future generations, including Watching The Weather POINT LONSDALE infrastructure,health, aged care and education, By Marc McNaught, Point Lonsdale Civic AgesttsinogcthieatpliaonnningInscche.me right, protecting Meteorologist CIVIC ASSOCIATIONRepresenting Rotehsueirdeehnnivtssitrosoirnnicmceep1nla9tc1aens0,d maintaining a focus on Point Lonsdale progressing work on the COLUMN Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve and those Active winter draws to a close issues that matter most to you as a ratepayer . JLoocinalPgLoCvAernment PLCA has been busy during the past month The winter is drawing to a close and what hanadvefoyrotuhrosseaoyfoynou are ever closer contributing to discussion, drop in sessions andto elections events on sea rise, BCH planning an interesting winter it’s been. Even though it who have been followinNgOTopIeCnEhoOuFse feels like it’s been cold, temperatures have inWwwewb.pto,ahslkfcceTeiaratohmy.teostiseersi:sgndts.htihaiuaaoueesonssv.tb.ea.er.teernehcaedsnutceewrletaaerikgnLseleyl,aylorgAFcnatairornNlniggdecNoroCaevmUodeymrpAnpJlmimlaLaeonnnencntGuyet-EaPrNocp,yoilEntauWh8tnRneLe,ncoA2iipnlnhl0gcLasaan1vdnMinea6sdilsneiucdE-goePaE7nstrseti.Tcmis3anh.naIue0dNrmepydeGmStatcalokhmionepongaldrtmtioceipnpatrstoes,gpienencettirhvaeel fact been near enough to average. Winters over the past decade have been getting progressively warmer but this one has seen a return to a good old fashion season. Rainfall has been wellpwEMlwcmaawsi.alepiboos:sciplfnecslreu:aecscd.etotuoaoosnrlrcoagydrudt.@euiamolcuadgntetominanawtasngsnitldo.rcteaowowlnmahdghtieeintlanshgdetermrtatoholiSneretfirhanseeGeitolruothaUccrtuaooeoEsursruSsnbnPtTcoecaiLielpllSCnssopiPArwogmEinconwouAutoedeclKfddhebf EsiRtaCiiwmnenoTicdlpfmilOdoomdeorrBntinuarftceEunsneccirttteCotyahcOogtaefShalNilaerunefFsreipsintIrnoyRefglamioscMFtreihont.mEoerdtuhDa0tmeh0ati0slierlontaonrrupneamsipnirtdbehoeedpenrrotitBsapoeteeolrrlefaanprttoieohnxrreestt above average with 86 millimetres falling in July alone. It was also very windy due to a long series of very deep lows passing through the Southern Ocean to the south of Australia. The largest of these hammered Victoria on all seems to be resolved and we assume council step. July12-14, bringing a polar front with snow operations will continue as normal but only for Don't forget the Meet the Candidates Forum falling to low levels. So what will the spring bring to Queenscliff a short time. on September 23rd 7 pm at the Point Lonsdale and Point Lonsdale?  Well the general feeling Our own council will soon go into care P.S and most importantly come along with is that we are likely to see average to slightly taker mode pre the election period but the your questions at the ready so that you make above average temperatures over the next work and continuing conversations within the an informed vote. three months, with average rainfall. The main community in this critical period is vital. This climate drivers are a cooling trend (La Nina) of Faye Agterhuisis the time to be clear as a community as to the the central Pacific Ocean and a strong Indian shape and priorities of an incoming council. PLCA President Ocean Dipole. With above average rainfall It is imperative that we all workbetolglaetrhineretomemories advertisement V3 over the winter sapnrdincgonshtionuulidngleasvseenra tgheerraiibsnkmfaolflgene forecast for the ensure that the issues that we all believe to be wildfires at the start of the summer season. important are front and centre. Some would say Stay dry - warmer days are just around the we get the council we deserve so this is not the corner. time to lose sight of the main game. Be an active participant in shaping the future of the Borough Marc McNaught is a professional meteorologist. You can follow his regular musings on his blog: , talk to and question potential councillors about http://weatherdesk.blogspot.com.au the platform they are taking to their electorate. Focus your conversations on big picture ANNANDALE bellarine memories PLUMBING for life's significant occasions Philip Christian Richard Grimmett For all your plumbing, gasfitting funeral and mortuary service and roofing needs weddings, namings, celebrations recording your memories and stories t: 5255 5500 0408 037686 cnr. Grubb Road and Sinclair Street, Ocean Grove www.memories.net.au 5258 5354 Lic. 40157 Ian Warren Builder Pty Ltd New Homes Point Lonsdale Extensions 5258 2758 Renovations 0418 525452 Decks [email protected] Registration no DB - U2446 HIA no 516372 Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 25

Don't bank on it staying Queenscliff’s ANZ Pointbank has been earmarked Lonsdalefor demolition to make Police Seniorway for a new two storey Sergeantshop and dwelling. Tony Francis addresses a The building, at 72 class groupHesse Street, is deemed about theto have no significant risks of youngheritage value however people behindobjectors to the the wheel.development fear thenew design would create Students given a lesson in lifean “inappropriate andmodern denture or implant into the retail heart of Queensclff and would The tragic impact on family and classrooms.diminish its overall tourism appeal.” friends of a young person killed in “Experiencing the story of 18 a road crash has been highlighted The building has been empty since the ANZ bank closed its doors to students from local secondary year old Genevieve being killedearlier this year. schools, as part of a ground- in a road crash may have caused breaking road safety education a few tears but the message was Applicants say the proposed design, which includes a glassed program. clear that our novice drivers andstreet frontage, will “provide enhanced connection to the commercial their passengers need to takestreetscape” and be “respectful and yet distinguishable from the A ground-breaking road greater responsibility before theysurrounding heritage fabric of the area.“ safety campaign is teaching face the challenges of driving solo local secondary school children or being the passenger of a novice\"Footpath doesn't about the very real impacts risks driver,” Mr Pecar said.belong here!\" associated with young people getting behind the wheel. “RYDA delivers practical road Lawrence Road residents have failed in a bid to halt construction of a safety information targeting thesealed footpath stretching from Point Lonsdale Road to The Point estate. Queenscliffe Rotary Club attitude and awareness of young President Wayne Pecar has drivers and passengers. Seventeen people signed a petition demanding works on the project be been the driving force behindhalted because it was not in keeping with the town’s “coastal” feel and bringing the Rotary Youth Driver “Peer pressure from passengersposed an increased safety risk to pedestrians. Awareness (RYDA) program has a major effect on the way to our region. Another local young people behave behind the “We contend that concrete paving in all but the highest traffic areas Point Lonsdale Police Senior wheel and by addressing studentsof Point Lonsdale is contrary to the Borough of Queenscliffe Planning Sergeant Tony Francis has helped as both drivers and passengers;Scheme vision of the town as a coastal village,” the petition stated. spread key safety messages into the program aims to change the environment in the car,” he said.” The visual impact of concreted areas, by increments, will make theneighbourhood more suburban.” QUEENSCLIFF JUNCTION MOTORS The concrete path is a planning permit condition applied to The Point QUEENSCLIFFdevelopment and agreed to by the Borough of Queenscliffe. Howeverpetitioners argued notification to replace the existing gravel path would Auto Service Centreresult in cyclists and skateboarders moving faster along the stretch. MECHANICAL REPAIRS “The section between Nelson Road and Ann Street is particularly LOG BOOK SERVICINGbushy and there have already been near misses as residents revers theirvehicles.” ENGINE TUNING RWC INSPECTION SERVICE Councillors unanimously opposed the request the August Councilmeeting. Tyres and Batteries Local Free Pickup and Delivery “Given Council has provided agreement with the proposal in writingto the developer and the developer-appointed contractor on that basis, ALL WORK GUARANTEEDit is suggested that any changes at this point would be inappropriate Commercial Towingand potentially leave Council liable for any losses incurred by developer Vehicle Transportand/or contractor as a result,” said General Manager Planning andInfrastructure Phil Josipovic. 5258 1841 Mobile 0418 524 752 56 Bellarine Hwy Queenscliff Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 26

Bonjour Queenscliff A sizeable portion of Gabrielle Gaté’s yearis spent in France, filming segments for his were excellent cooks. Celebrity chefpopular Tour D’ France food series ‘Taste La He went on to work under some of France’s Gabrielle Gaté willTour.’ But much of the remaining time is spent host a luncheon at theright here in Queenscliff at his holiday home of best chefs, before moving to Australia in 1977 Queenscliff Sportingmany years. with his Melbourne born wife Angie. Club on October 9. And while we may not boast the culinary “At the moment I have been able to get back WEB developmenthistory of provincial France, the celebrated chef to France twice a year for the past two years butloves savouring the many amazing tastes the it has not always been like that,” he said. GREAT WEBSITES @Bellarine has to offer. The cost of the luncheon is $70 per person. small prices ‘The geography is important and that Bookings can be made at Farm Foods or by offering personal local servicedictates what you grow and eat…so if you are emailing [email protected] Queenscliff there are tomatoes and there are call todaycitrus fruits and there is wine and in the region Kylie Crane: 0466 545 539there is cheese and you are more likely to eatthat kind of thing,” he said. “Perhaps it is less obvious than Europewhere the regions have been established for along, long time, but there is a lot to offer here. Gaté will shed some light on his impressivecareer as a chef, author, television presenterand teacher, during a lunch at the QueenscliffSporting Club on Sunday October 9. He has carefully prepared and tested thefour-course meal with a chef from the VueGrand Hotel. “I will probably be talking about myexperience in Australia and my background asa chef. I would probably also talk about cookingin Australia.” As a child Gaté learned the joys of cookingand fresh produce on his father’s farm in theLoire Valley. Both his mother and grandmother The yet to be built The Point Boulevard will extend between Bellarine Highway and Shell RoadRoundabout works to start Work will start in coming days with an attractive landscape and Home maintenanceon a new roundabout to ease glimpses of the waterway whichprojected traffic congestion from complement the natural setting Grant RogersThe Point estate. and character of Point Lonsdale.” Point Lonsdale Ph. 0438 261 954 A.H. (03) 5258 1056 The works are a condition of the The works will include two600-home development. Residents new bus stops and extensive Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 27have been warned to expect revegetation. The roundaboutdisruption during construction. will give residents of the new estate direct access to Bellarine “This is a complex package Highway via the yet to be builtof works for which we have Point Boulevard. The road willspent many months working eventually extend all the way towith VicRoads, Telstra, Barwon Shell Road.Water, Powercor, Departmentof Environment, Land, Water, “Blocks of land adjacent toand Planning and the City of future sections of the waterway inGreater Geelong to gain detailed this area have been keenly soughtapprovals” said Moremac Director after by the market, with manyDuncan Mr McLellan. locals seizing this opportunity and buying before the works are “The completion of the completed,” Mr McLellan said.roundabout will provide a strongsense of arrival to Point Lonsdale

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business & tourismEspy starts new life as a brewery Queenscliff’s Esplanade Hotel is set to Loretta Ashley left and re-opened their business Otway Brewingbecome a major draw card for the town with at the nearby Tavern Hotel. Company directorsthe popular Otway Brewing Company – maker Andrew Noseda,of boutique beer Prickly Moses – among a The 1879 establishment was unsuccessfully Luke Moore andconsortium of new owners at the helm. offered up for sale last year Tony Xerri are ready to take on the Espy The newly named Queenscliff Brewhouse A small team of existing staff has been offeredwill operate along similar lines to the jobs with the new proprietor. take operational control of the hotel followingcompany’s hugely successful Great Ocean six years managing the Wye Beach Hotel inRoad Brewhouse in Apollo Bay. “Staff are our number one asset”, said Mr. Wye River. Noseda “and it’s important to us that the “We have big plans for The Queenscliff existing staff are part of the new team and the “Luke will be a fantastic asset to our businessBrewhouse”, said director Andrew Noseda. next phase of the business.” and we’re extremely pleased to have him on“There are some things which we hope to board with us”, said Mr. Noseda.achieve before Christmas, like increasing the Fellow company director, Luke Moore, willnumber of taps from 8 to 20 in the main bar, “We’re very excited to be starting this newand other plans which will unfold over the venture in Queenscliff and we look forward tocoming years. welcoming people to the venue when we take over. “The introduction of a pub specialising incraft beer has been very well received in ApolloBay”, continued Mr. Noseda. “As in Apollo Bay,we plan to open a tasting room in Queenscliffwhere people can try local beer, wine andproduce and experience what the region has tooffer. “We want The Queenscliff Brewhouse to be aplace where everyone feels welcome. “Whilst we want to showcase local craft beersand regional wines, we will also accommodatedrinkers who prefer a more conventionaldrop,” he said. The future of the landmark hotel has beenuncertain since former operators Troy andNew vision for showcase restaurant Lights, camera... action!Celebrity chef Barry Iddles is set tobring new life to Queenscliff Harbour afterannouncing two new business ventures. Was a live lion let loose on board a QueenscliffThe owner of the famed Sorrento ferry last month? It appears we are going toCatering company will take over the have to watch top rating US series The Leftoversreigns of the former 360Q restaurant. to find out the answer to that question.The renamed Hooked on Fish Café Bar Leading American production company HBOand Restaurant will operate on the bottom rolled into town last month under a veil offloor of the establishment. Iddles will run secrecy to film the third instalment of the series.a separate function room on the first floor. Leading actors Justin Theroux, Liv Tyler and“The harbour area at Queenscliff is Amy Brenneman were among as many as 360incredibly beautiful,” he said. “We will crew and extras.strive to work with the community HBO hired the 700-passenger MV Sorrentoto invigorate the whole precinct and over 12 days for the shoot.transform it to become a place where locals “Our CEO, Operations Manager and crewand tourists can meet, eat wonderful food did an amazing job,” said Searoad Ferriesand enjoy being part of this community.” Marketing Manager Leanne Jones. “The MVHis plans include weekly community Sorrento was replaced by the smaller ferryevents on the harbor promenade including MV Princess so there was no disruption to thelive music with themed cuisine including Celebrity chef Barry Iddles is set to re-open the doors hourly service. It was very streamlined.”a Salsa band and paella and Mexican of Queenscliff 360Qfiesta with Mariachi music. Based on a novel of the same name,Harbourside stalls will also sell seafood, yum the Tarnuk Room at Australian Gardens in the drama explorescha and farmers market produce. Cranbourne and Elk Restaurant in the Falls a world that is left“The local produce from the Queenscliff and Creek alpine village. in shock after 140surrounding areas is phenomenal,” Iddles said. Iddles has also cheffed for Michael Jackson, million people“We really want to showcase it and we are Peter Allen and Tina Arena. simply vanish.certain these events will do just that as well as In 2014 he orchestrated the Skinny Duck Actor Justin Theroux was ininstill life and vibrance to the precinct.” fundraiser at St Kilda Town Hall which raised Queenscliff last month for filming ofThe showcase harbor restaurant has remained $131,000 for Melbourne food charity FareShare. the top-rating The Leftoversvacant since The Rathbone Wine Group’s shock The cheeky play on words attracted legendarydecision to close Q360’s doors three years ago. Fat Duck chef Heston Blumenthal. Sorrento Catering holds the catering rights for the Sorrento Yacht Club, 333 in Melbourne, Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 32

SEPTEMBER DIARY3 Our Queenscliff Neighbourhood House Marketscelebrates its 30th birthday today and we're all Point Lonsdale Primary School Market,invited to the party. Celebrations commence Second Sunday of the month. 9am-2pmat 11am and include a BBQ, ukulele Bowen Road, Point Lonsdale.performance, cooking demonstrations, art Queenscliff Community Market. Lastworkshops and Birthday Cake. Sunday of the month from September to May. 9am-2pm at Lower Princes Park. .■ Queenscliff's first HEAD START YOUTH Ocean Grove Craft Market – First SundayEXHIBITION – featuring works from young of the month from October to May. Kingstonand emerging artists working with a variety of Park Ocean Grove. Over 70 stalls.materials. The theme of the event is \"Home.\" Itwill officially open at the Neighbourhood House Drysdale Market – Third Sunday of theat 4pm month, October to May. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Drysdale Recreational Reserve4 FATHER'S DAY. When foreign correspondent Peter Greste Buy Bellarine Produce Barn – Every8 The Queenscliff Point Lonsdale Red was arrested in Egypt in 2013 on suspicion of Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3pm. Tuckerberry breaching national security it was considered Hill Farm. Becks Rd Drysdale.Cross is hosting a SOUP AND SANDWICH a mistake. He was released some 400 days www.buybellarine.com.auLUNCH today at the Queenscliff Uniting later. On Tuesday September 13 Peter'sChurch. The event commences at noon - brothers, Andrew and Michael, will gie an LAKERENGINEERINGTickets $25 from Lyn 5258 1105 or Laura 5258 account of his harroiwing ideal during the2370 launch of the book \"Freeing Peter.\" . · Steel Fabricator · Turning and Fitting■ COMEBACK is the history of the Geelong Quartet. Book a table of 10 or more andFootball Club compiled by one of its loyal enjoy four hours of live jazz plus sumptuous · Machiningsupporters James Button. The book will be food platters. $22 per person. Bookings 0423 · Stainless Steellaunched with a beer and a pie tonight at 6pm 844806 & Aluminiumat the Point Lonsdale Bowling Club. Tickets$20. 19 Aaaargh! Tis’ Talk Like a Pirate Day! · Welding · Steel Sales11 WAR AT SEA - a travelling exhibition Captain Jack Pirate Show is departing on board the Queenscliff Ferry at 1pm & 3pm Tel (03) 5258 1777highlighting the Navy during WWI, will be and Sorrento at 2pm & 4pm. Activity included 0418 521 199officially opened by Commander Terry Makins, in ferry ticket price. Phone 5257 4500 www.Shrine of Remembrance Governor, todayat searoad.com.au GOT A2pm. It will run until Friday November 30. COMMUNITY 23 MEET THE CANDIDATES. Come13 \"FREEING PETER\" gives a first EVENT TO along to meet and ask questions of those in PUBLICISE?hand account of the incarceration for more our community putting their hands up to standthan a year of foreign correspondent Peter as Councillors in the upcoming municipal Deadline for the October edition ofGreste and its impact on his family back home. election. 7pm at the Point Lonsdale Primary The Rip is WEDNESDAY September 21The book will be launched at the Queenscliff School.Uniting Church at 6pm by brothers Andrew and Phone: 5258 4131 orMichael Greste. 25 THE QUEENSCLIFF COMMUNITY Email: [email protected] Kids U16 play golf for FREE these school MARKET re-opens today after its Winter Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 33 holidays with a paying parent at the break. Plenty of arts, crafts, produce, plants LONSDALE GOLF CLUB. Daily except and much more Wednesday and Saturday. Discount for parents: 9 holes $15/ 18 holes $25 ■ Queenscliffe Maritime Museum today opens Open from 7am. Phone 5252 1523 to book it’s fourth MODEL BOAT EXHIBITION. This in and mention this deal unique event will feature model yachts, naval vessels, cruise ships and radio-controlled14 Our locally grown TIDES OF demonstrations. . 10.30am – 4.30pm daily until October 1 Tickets $10 adults, $8 concession,WELCOME CHOIR will perform at the $5 5-14 years.Queenscliff Uniting Church tonight at 7.30pm. 30 The BELLARINE PRINT PRIZE has16 SCHOOL TERM 3 ENDS17 SPRINGTIME JAZZ AT THE JAZZ attracted some of Australia's most talented artists. Hosted by Tussock Upstairs Gallery, itCLUB starts tonight at the Point Lonsdale includes a $1000 first prize and $500 People'sBowls Club- featuring The Jazz Connection Choice Award. The event will be officially by Geelong Art Gallery Director Jason Smith today from 2pm. The show runs until October 23

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The lengths some photographers go to capture that perfect shot!...Point Lonsdale’s Hugh Trewhella dressed up in a wetsuit, booties and camoflauge and then played a long waiting game in cold water to capturethese stunning images of Spoonbills feeding in Swan Bay.“These birds are extremly hard to get close to.“I needed the wet suit and booties to keep warm and be able to get down low in the water and close to them,” he said. “The camouflage worked atreat as they would look right at me inquisitively but not feel threatened long as you didn’t move.\"The Royal Spoonbill – which gains its name from its spoon-shaped bill - is among more than 200 different species of birds attracted to theinternationally-recognised wetlands. It is listed as a vulnerable species in Victoria.10labten SUMMER is in the air... New season stock now arrivingQuiksilver, Rip Curl, Billabong, Rusty, Roxy, Havaianas, Vans, Bonds, Emu and more...DC Shoes are now also available 4-6 Hesse Street Queenscliff - 5258 1149“You can count on my experience… when experience counts the most.” Neil Laws FREI FAPI CEA (REIV) – Branch Manager, Queenscliff Licensed Estate Agent - Accredited Auctioneer - Sworn ValuerBuying or selling a home is a major event in anyone’s life so it makes sense to Queenscliffuse the most experienced professional in the field at such an important time. Neil 74 Hesse Streetis the most experienced real estate practitioner permanently located within theBorough of Queenscliffe. 5258 4567He has built an outstanding reputation over more than twenty years in the local Kerleys offices alsoarea for his professionalism and singular concern for his vendor’s interests, his at Point Lonsdalehonesty and integrity and his depth of knowledge in all things real estate. and Ocean GroveHe is a Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Australia and the Australian Property www.kerleys.com.auInstitute, Past President and Director of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria andan REIV Accredited Auctioneer and Sworn Valuer.If you are in the market to buy or sell or require valuation or consultancy adviceregarding the local market or real estate generally then give Neil a call on 0419583 633 or email him at [email protected] Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 35

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Tout cela semble Français me Uniting Church Events It all sounds French to me TIDES of WELCOME concert Join us for a culinary experience with Wednesday 14 September @ 7.30pm renown chef Gabriel Gate Tickets $15 online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au or at Info Centre Sunday October 9th 12pm at Queenscli Community Sport Club Come early for community meal incl glass of wine @ 6pm (by donation) Enjoy a 4-course lunch for $70 p.p. including a drink on arrival Bookings ICONS exhibition “Windows into Eternity” Farm Foods Ph. 5258 4744 Or Point Lonsdale Newsagency Ph. 52581159 Email: queenscli [email protected] written in Coptic, Byzantine and Ethiopian and Contemporary Styles by Proudly presented by the Queenscli cricket club Inc. members of the Uniting Church Icon School, Melbourne Exhibition: 25 Sept - 21 Oct 10.30am - 4.30pm Launch: Wednesday 28 September @ 7pm Come early for community meal incl glass of wine @ 6pm (by donation) The Absolutely Fabulous OP SHOP Fashion Parade & Dinner Wednesday 5 October @ 6pm Includes delicious 3-course meal. Tickets $35. Bookings essential Book online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au or ring Kerrie/Jan 5258 2854 dress- “Op Shop Fab” [Cash or Card Clothing Sales on the night] BLESSING for our PETS & Animal Companions Sunday 9 October @ 10am Includes an Animal Farm for the kids! & Guest speaker Di Jackson All animals welcome! Come along and join in the fun on this very special morning SINGING FOR FUN Workshop with Suzette Herft Sunday 23 October 2pm - 4pm $15/$10 conc. Book online www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au or ring Jan 5258 2854 Spring cleaning?! CAR BOOT SALE in Point Lonsdale Saturday 10 September 9.30am - 1pm To book a site, call Jan 5258 2854. Community groups FREE. Individuals $10 Kirk’s Place, cnr Winterley & Kirk Road, Point Lonsdale Re-opens on Saturday 3 September, after our winter break .. Kirk’s Place vintage op shop Open Sat 9am-4pm Sun 1pm-4pm Furniture, Clothes, Books, Records & Lovely Things Drop by for Saturday Morning Mindfulness 10.30am - 11.30am Session Proudly presented by:g Happy Birthdaynstration and Tasting with Wei Feng tmaking. Other artistse view or still lifene Cameron, launches to followall day • 11am - National Broadband Network Information Session • 12noon - Men’s Shed BBQ and Ukulele Performance • 12.45pm - Ukulele Group and Tides of Welcome sing Happy Birthday IV Model Boat Exhibition * Model yachts * Naval vessels BIRTHDAY CAKE Queenscliffe Maritime Museum * Cruise ships up to 12 feet long September 25th - October 1st * Radio controlled demonstrations • 1pm - Healthy Eating Vegan Finger Food Demonstration and Tasting 10:30am-4:30pm with Wei Feng Address: 2 Wharf St Queenscliff • 1.30pm - Deb and Ryan Brearley demonstrate Printmaking. Other [email protected] artists can be observed painting or sketching the view or still life • 4pm - Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor, Cr. Helene Cameron, launches (03) 5258 3440 the Youth Art Exhibition with refreshments to follow • 4.30pm - Beth Hodge, young musician, performance ADULT ENTRY $10.00 CONCESSION $8.00 SECOND HAND BOOK SALE ALL DAY 5-14 YEARS $5.00 CHILDREN >5 FREE QNH Celebrating 30 Years Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 37

artsTwin events a dream for maritime buffs Two significant exhibitions are sailing intoQueenscliff this month and are set to provide a Model boat buildersmajor drawcard for maritime enthusiasts. from near and far will descend on A perfectly scaled model of the Queen Mary Queenscliff thisII is among the highlights of the fourth annual month for the fourthModel Boat Exhibition. annual Model Boat Exhibition. Below: The event, from September 25 to October 1, This 1914 image ofwill feature upwards of 100 craft, highlighting a the submarine AE2rich tradition of miniature boat building skills. is among the vast collection included “We approached the Victorian model maker in the War at Seaclubs and the response has been positive, said exhibitionDarren Albutt, who together with renownedboat building father Gil have initiated the from the collections of the ANMM,exhibition. National Film and Sound Archives and the Australian War Memorial. “There should be around boats including theQueen May 2, which is 3.6 metres [in length]. War at Sea will be officiallyThere will be all sorts of models from yachts, opened by Commander TerryNavy ships and couta boats,” he said. Makins, Shrine of Remembrance Governor and President of A water tank will also be set up to display the Naval Commemorationradio-controlled craft Committee of Victoria President, on Sunday September 11 at 2pm. It The popular fundraiser is returning to the will run until Friday NovemberQueenscliffe Maratime Museum after a haiatus 30.of several years. “Dad put together the previous three modelboat exhibitions in the 90’s and he thought onewas well overdue,” Mr Albutt said. Meantime the Museum has secured theVictorian rights to host the Australian NationalMaritime Museum’s (ANMM) acclaimed ‘Warat Sea’ travelling exhibition. It includes a stunning pictorial displaydetailing the history of the Australian Navyduring World War I. The exhibition features many rare artefacts Seaview Gallery queenscliffDi King & Paul Margocsy EXHIBITION SEPTEMBER 10-30 PAUL MARGOCSY DEMONSTRATION ! Saturday September 10 - 1-2PM Drinks with artists 2-4pm RE-OPENING SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 9am - 2pm Open 10.30 - 5.00 daily Experience the laid-back atmosphere at one of Queenscliff’s hidden gems! 86 Hesse St Queenscli 3225 - 5258 3645 Situated in picturesque Princess Park overlooking the sea.. every last Sunday of the [email protected] -email: [email protected] Fresh produce - baked goods - arts & crafts - plants - jewellery fashion - amazing food and much much more.. Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 38

artsTussock Upstairs Gallery presents The Bellarine Print Prize ‘16 Pictured; Harley Olsen, Beth Hodge and Aaron Ford September 26 - October 23 Young artists in the spotlight OPENING Some of the Bellarine's brightest young artists will showcase \"The theme is home andFriday September 30 2-5pm (Public Holiday) their talents during this month's that can be whatever the artistJason Smith, Director Geelong Art Gallery, Headstart Youth Art Exhibition. interprets it as, It can be abstract, it can be literal or it could be will announce the winner of the Queenscliff Neighbourhood where you think your home is.\" $1000 Bellarine Print Prize at 3pm House is playing host to the event which seeks to give loal Point Lonsdale's Beth Hodge Tussock Upstairs Gallery youth, aged 14 to 20, a platform has created a chair in the shape of to \"express their creativity, ideas, a seated man, wearing a dress. 89 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale 3225 talents and imagination.\" [email protected] \"I've twisted the word home, Youth coordinator Aaron Ford the chair man is a transgender said upwards of 14 pieces had woman. I want to show in some been submitted for the show, homes this is normal way of life. including paintings, photography and other genre. Harley Olsen has submitted an embellished portrait of his sister's \"Hopefully it is something we face. will do every year and hopefully we will get more schools involved \"I did that to show I can take as it grows,\" he said. a part of my family, my home, anywhere with me,\" he said. FOOTBALL + FREEDOM SaSlatltSCCeopotennminttvbeeiteemmsr yPpopurootoogrrararamyryArAt rt - Two unmissable literary events - An exhibition of new prints & paintings byThursday September 8 - 6-7.30pm Margie SheppardA Beer and a Pie & the Geelong Football Club story Sun Sep 15, 2.30pm: Opening drinks with the artistA Geelong supporter since boyhood, James Button tells the Exhibition concludes: Oct 6proud story of the Geelong Football Club in Comeback. Sun Sept 15, 11am - 1pmJames will speak of this new, extensively researched look atthe “fall and rise” of the Cats. $60pp (materials and morning tea inc.) Limited places,“As the years and defeats mounted, one nagging question Exhibition openbionogk:inSgusnedsasyenSteiapl.tember 2, 2.30pm:became louder and louder; would his team ever win a HEigxhhTibeaitiaonndoLpiveenJianzgz idnrtinheksLowuinthgeth@eSaarlttistpremiership again?” Sun Sep 8, 2-4pm, a special afternoon guaranteedPoint Lonsdale Bowling Club - Pre Grand Final. Cost $20 Exhibiti$o5n5pdpa,tebos:okSinegpstebmy Sbeeprt24- 25, 2016incl. welcome drink w/03S3w33wa3-w5w3l-t2.5w3./Cs5S5h.ao8saelntah3-slttales9et.rC-em8sta.8scopsreottonr.mercstaeoe.tratrymmeu.qAeup.reattoeuqnruascreylie.fAfnrstcliff - 5258 3988Tuesday September 13 - 6-7.30pmAn ordinary family fighting an extraordinary battle...When foreign corresepondent Peter Greste was arrested inEgypt in December 2013 for allegedly threatening nationalsecurity, his family in Australia initially believed the troublingnews to be a misunderstanding that would quickly blow over...Join Andrew and Michael Greste as they for the first timerecount the story of their brother’s 400 day incarcerationQueenscliff Uniting Church. Cost $10 incl. glass of wine BOOKINGS 5258 4496 30-32 Hesse Street - [email protected] bthoe okshop at queenscliff Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 39

arts ODctoDOebceetaorba2kekr9i2tinh9nth- -OFFOcocottooobobeetrtrs3s13ts1ett s2ep0t1ps620s16 - M(MeellbboouurrnneeCCuuppWWeeeekekneendd) - Killing Heidi An Arts and Culg tural Weekend are among AnHFiresAetoMrruistcicsEPrxoaghraibnmiAtdilloWneCsek-eunTdulstsuocrkaUlpsWtaires Geaklleerynd the growing list of talent HistoPorsitcO EcexMhuisbiciStipootns - Tussock Upstairs Gallery to perform at November's Noble Rot Music Spot Queenscliff Music FreePaMsquuinsisicDecPk rogram All WeekendKilling Heide reunite for Fest @ PAmosotreOLfofuicnegeMusic Spot @ NThoebBlaelcRonoyt -MTuusssoicckSUpposttairs Nineties indie pop darlings head the international invasion of @@PAPaamnsoeqrlueiDnLiiossucDnuegsceksionsKilling Heidi will reunite for their artists. @ TThheeLiBfea&lcToimnyes-oTf AulsfrseodcDkeaUkpinstairsfirst show in ten years at thisNovember's Queenscliff Music They join the growing list of PaTFnhameeTAFhauliLmlesyiDtfBirelSaayillo&iSslaatrncroiTaerAutiisemrAsstreotssfGitaoholelfnetArisymlfCreo:eondfnAeDlcfetrieaodnkDineakinFestival. talent that already boasts Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, TThehEedBwaarldlaiarnatSuAprpteGr Daallnecrey -CBoonwnlseCcltuibon+ Historic Houses Walking Tours The third and fourth line up of Paul Kelly & Charlie Owen, Peter Australian Art at +thePetrimodeCoosftuAmlfereSdtreDeet Tahkeiantreacts has been revealed. Garrett & The Alter Egos, George, , Alpine, Urthboy, Ash Grunwald, The Edwardian SuBpropugehrt toDyaounbcy e - Bowls Club It also includes folk-blues- Doug Anthony Allstars, Nattali Historic THHoEuPsOeINsTWLOaNlSkDinALgETSEoAuSrIsDE VILLAGEsoul phenomenon Liz Stringer, Rize, Pierce Brothers, Abbe May,duo Sweet Jean, legendary blues Kylie Auldist and Jordie Lane to Period Costume Street Theatreperformers Geoff Achison & name a few.The Souldiggers with special Printers line upguest Chris Wilson, folk enigma Ticket sales are alreadyHOWQUA, PBSFM’s Vince Peach, out-stripping previous years,Joe Mungovan, Ayleen O’Hanlon, according to QMF directorReuben Stone and Simon Phillips. Andrew Orvis. American “Queen of the Minor \"This year’s festival is shapingKey” Eilen Jewell, Julien Baker, up to be our best yet. We can’tSteve Poltz and Canadian group wait to welcome everyone toHarpoonist & The Axe Murderer Queenscliff for our 20th FestivalMuseum enters technology age for awardThe Queenscliffe Some of the nation’s best printmakers areHistorical Museum making a bee-line to Point Lonsdale this month for the inaugural Bellarine Print Prizeis in the process of Exhibition.converting its large The event, hosted by Tussock Upstairs Gallery, carries a first prize purse of $1,000.collection of audio “Printmakers from Quensland, New Southtapes into text to Wales, Western Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula willbetter preserve the be represented,” said the Gallery’s Bevan Sheppard.precious records. “The prize is non acquisitive and reflects ourThe more than commitment to printmaking. A Peoples’ Choice Prize of $500 will also be awarded.100 tapes document Geelong Art Gallery Curator Lisa Sullivan andlocal stories and Martin King, Senior Printer Australian Print Workshop, will be selecting the winning entry.interviews dating Making a difference, volunteers from the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. Geelong Art Gallery Director Jason Smith willdate back to the early present the award at the exhibition’s official opening on Friday September 30 at 3.00pm1980s. the software company, Nuance, provided its (AFL Grand Final public holiday). \"We are very keen to produce a text version Dragon program for free. Members of the community are invited toof each of the audio tapes to help create a local \"Dragon has made an enormous difference to attend the opening and cast a vote during thehistory experience for museum visitors. The the amount of time we now spend transcribing exhibition. The Peoples Choice winner will bewritten copy will also serve as a cross-reference each audio file to text. You simply speak and it announced on the last day of the exhibitiontool for historians, and of course, as a backup,’ converts voice to text. It’s extremely accurate, Sunday 23rd October at 2.00pmsaid the Museum’s Lindsay Chatterton. user-friendly and fast,’ said Lindsay. \"When we first started converting the audio \"For visitors, we hope that the transcripts willtapes to text, the process was laborious and help enhance their understanding of our past.extremely long. We were constantly stop/ Some of the oral stories and anecdotal detailsstarting a tape to capture the words. If we had on the tapes are truly interesting and inspiring.to do this for each of the 100 audio files, we They give you a first-hand account of what liferealised this could take years.” was like in these parts.” WIN - The Rip has a Free copy of the Nuance The museum turned to state of the art voice Dragon software audio recognition softwarerecognition software reducing the transfer time to give away to one lucky reader. Log ontoby more than half. Better still, after learning of The Rip Facebook page for more detailsthe Museum’s lack of resources and paid staff, Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 40

sport, health & wellbeingTennis courts in Development claims drivingthe firing line range - for now Two of Queenscliff Tennis Club’s four courtscould be lost to car parking as a result of falling The Lonsdale Golf course driving members but also to safeguard the embattledmembership numbers. range has closed to make way for Swan Island course. the next stage of the club’s $.... The Bowling Club has given the Tennis million housing redevelopment. “We’d like to have a full 18 holes playable thecommittee an ultimatum to either significantly But members have been told not to whole time, we don’t have that at the moment,boost usage or give the courts up for disabled despair, with a pledge of even better but with this agreement our full members canparking. practice facilities once the seven- play at Queenscliff and vice versa. stage, 100 home project is completed. A decision is likely to be made within the “They’re having a difficult time at thenext six to eight months, according to Bowling Club President Leigh Couttie says moment but we’re trying to work with them toClub Chairman Bob Merriman. three existing practice nets remain make sure that we’re both in the best possible on the course and new short and position,” said Mr Couttie. “The Bowling Club is currently looking at a long practice options are also beingwhole redevelopment arising out of when the installed. “Queenscliff is really unique in itsnetball courts move. environment and a lot of our members really “Our long term facilities are going love playing there so we want to work together “Tennis usage has gone down to only around to be fabulous. It’s just that we’re to make sure that we’re both really viable golfsix playing members and we’ve got four courts going through this interim stage and because clubs and we’re talking together about a wholethere.” we are doing so much work there are impacts range of things.” that we have. We have done what we can The club spent upwards of $80,000 some to reduce those impacts. The practice range Construction works are well underway oneight years ago resurfacing the courts and that we had won’t be available but there are sections four and five of the redevelopment,installing new lighting in the hope of drawing alternatives. “ with houses soon to stretch along the formermore members. range to the existing Pro Shop. Those alternatives include a new short game “We’ve had a Tennis in Schools program and practice hole at the end of the 18th hole and on- Section five will extend further into thewe’ve brought down Tennis Victoria and we’ve course professional coaching. course, while six and seven – which includestried different things but the numbers have just a new clubhouse - will run along the course’sdecreased and decreased,” Cr Merriman said. “Because the driving range itself has northern boundary. gone we’ve now got the ability to for Sean “It’s now a question of we’re in difficulty with [Charleston], our professional, to do courseparking for the disabled in the vicinity so we’re coaching. Until we’ve got more permanentbeing forced to look at alternatives and one of facilities in place he can take people out ontothose is whether we finish up with two tennis the actual course,” Mr Couttie said.courts and car parking and rubbish disposal atthe other end. “ “The driving range that we used to have alongside Fellows Road was limited in both The potential shake-up may also include length as well as width. The new practicethe croquet greens being moved to where the facility is on our master plan, and we’ve gotnetball courts currently are, which would take two options, but they both come up with theup car spaces on the King Street side of the club. same sort of layout. It’s a much more extensive practice facility.” Cr Merriman said it was almost certain a callwould be made to take two tennis courts unless Lonsdale has also entered into a partnershipnumbers “significantly” improved. with the Queenscliff Golf Club, both to offset the disruption of construction works to its “Tennis unfortunately is in decline, it justdoesn’t have the same numbers of peopleplaying the sport. The commitment we’ve givento the Tennis Club Committee is there’s going tobe at least two courts remaining.”2016 LIVE ON THE BIG SCREENGRAND FINAL $45 TICKETS INC: 3 HOUR BEVERAGE PACKAGE 2PM - 5PM @ LONSDALE GOLF CLUB TAP BEER, HOUSE WINE, SOFT DRINK PLUS HALF TIME FOOTY FOOD BAR OPEN FROM 10.30 TICKETS PRE SALE FROM THE OFFICE PH: 5258 1955 | [email protected] Rip Rumour, September 2016 Page 41