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2. Goornong ADVERTISERS!
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Elmore, Fosterville Mine, and Toolleen.
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We are aiming to reduce the size of the Guide
for environmental reasons. More information EDITORIAL POLICY
will be available on our website.
1.To provide a means of communication for all
community and sporting groups in the Goornong
District.
2. To produce a newsletter by members on a vol-
Goornong unteer basis.
3. The Goornong Guide accepts no liability for
is on the web!
views submitted by the public.
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publish any articles which they consider to be un-
suitable .
We welcome your
5. “The Guide” is available FREE of charge, but
donations will be gratefully accepted. Donations
can be placed in boxes at the Goornong Store,
the Drovers Arms hotel and the Goornong PO.
Future donations will be gratefully received to
contribute to community projects.
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 2

3. Many Thanks to
Jacinta Allan
Member for Bendigo East
And the office of
Jacinta Allan MP for printing
the Goornong Guide
35 Wills St Bendigo
Ph 5443 2144
DECEMBER & JANUARY HAVE BEEN HUGE MONTHS
WITH TWO BIG COMMUNITY EVENTS HELD IN GOORNONG.
A HUGE THANK YOU
to everyone who assisted, participated, supported and attended!
A great team of talent and resources has emerged from these events which bodes well
for future Goornong Gatherings.
WE RECEIVED SPONSORSHIP, DONATIONS AND RAFFLE TICKET SALES TO HELP OUR CAUSE
~~~ PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US ~~~
For more information and photos of these events please visit our website.
LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS LOCAL BUSINESS
DIRECTORY DIRECTORY
Accommodation at The Bush Courtyard
You are welcome to join us. 5432 2446
Brick laying
 GOORNONG RURAL FIRE BRIGADE 5432 2205
—5432 2450 Drovers Arms Hotel
 COMMUNITY & DISTRICT PLAN 5432 2210
—5432 2202 Electrician
 ELMORE CUBS & SCOUTS 5432 2596
—5432 6387 Elmore Primary Care
 GOLD FIELDS EQUESTRIAN CLUB 5432 6001
—0417 363 710 Florist
 GOORNONG CEMETERY TRUST 5443 5519
- 5432 2236 Liquid Waste
 GOORNONG GALS 5448 8478
—5432 2248 GE Silos
 GOORNONG GUIDE 5432 2384
—5432 2202 Goornong Post Office
 MEMORIAL HALL & HISTORIAL SOC 5432 2295
—5432 2240 Goornong Recycling & Transfer Station
 RECREATION RESERVE 0458 346 652
— 5432 2305 Goornong Store
 SWIMMING POOL 5432 2203
—5432 2220 Plumber
 CRICKET CLUB Matt - 0430 821 706
- Mark Hearn 0404 595 047 United Gas
5432 2248
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4. C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
J a n u a ry / F E B R UA R Y 2 012
February Meetings Venue Time
Thursday 2nd Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Memorial Hall 7.30pm.
Tuesday 7th Goornong Gals Recreation Res. Hall 7.00pm.
Wednesday 8th Recreation Reserve Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm
Sunday 12th Mt. Pleasant Football Club Social Get Together Start 12noon
Tuesday 15th Swimming Pool Recreation Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 15th V.F.F. & Landcare Recreation Res. Hall
Monday 20th Goornong Guide Recreation Res. Hall 7.30pm
March
Thursday 1st Soldier’s Memorial Hall Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Monday 5th Goornong Community Plan Recreation Res. Hall 7.30pm
Tuesday 6th Goornong Gals Recreation Res. Hall 7.00pm
Tuesday 13th Swimming Pool Recreation Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 14th Recreation Reserve Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm
Wednesday 21st V.F.F. & Landcare Recreation Res. Hall
All meetings and event dates can be viewed online—www.goornong.com
What’s in February 2012
Happy Valentines Day on the 14th
Many thanks
to the Drovers Arms
for
helping us to raise $ 372
from raffle tickets sold
every Friday night
during January 2012.
Winners of each week are pictured with the
President of the Goornong Guide,
Mrs Janet Filbey
The Winners were: Friday 6th Peter Reidy. !3th
Dennis Crowe, 20th Steve the G. and finally on
the 27th Barry Clay who also took out the Jackpot.
MANY THANKS
to all the supporters and
CONGRATULATIONS
to all the winners!
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 4

5. Photos L to R: Ken Moroney, Janet Filbey, Kath Read, Cr Bruce Phillips
GOORNONG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2012
The Goornong Citizen of the Year has committed over 50 years of service on various commit-
tees in Goornong. This person has served on both the Goornong Primary School Mother's Club
and the School Council; been Secretary and Treasurer of the Soldier's Memorial Hall and or-
ganised the Australia Day Concert at the Memorial Hall for last 13 years.
She has been Secretary of the Goornong Cemetery Trust; a founding Committee Member of
the Goornong Guide Newsletter; and a member of the Goornong + 25 Community Plan, for
which she wrote the History of Goornong.
She helped form the Goornong Historical Society, in conjunction with the Soldier's Memorial
Committee, and has spent much time restoring the old historic Police Station in Grant St.
She also worked alongside her husband Ken at the Wheat Silos, as well as supporting him in
his many community activities.
She was with the Red Cross committee when they had a branch in Goornong; has been a
Home [Help] Carer for the former Shire of Huntly and in between all that work she has raised a
family of six children
It gives me great pleasure to announce our first Goornong Citizen of the Year and congratulate
Mrs. Kath Read.
Janet Filbey—President of the Goornong & District Community Group Inc.
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 5

6. ‘Carols in the Bush’
December 9th, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE: Communication dying within country community
A new event will be held next week to celebrate Christmas and to raise some much needed funds to keep the lo-
cal paper alive. Goornong has a population of about 300 people, all of which are closely located to a major high-
way and a railway line. The surrounding district is home to a further 400 people.
The Goornong Guide publication has been providing residents with local communication, information and educa-
tion for more than thirty years. It is produced by a committee of hard working volunteers who compile and print
more than 270 copies every month which are delivered free into local homes.
The Goornong Guide committee has become challenged by the logistical reality of producing a free paper with
minimal income being derived from small donations and some local advertisers. The communal photocopier and
computer are ancient and no longer sufficient, even with a dedicated few standing next to it all day!
The move to making the Goornong Guide available electronically has been successful but only a very small per-
centage of the community have internet access or even appear to use this. The e-paper is hosted on the website
and in theory should reduce the number of copies needing to be printed as well as give advertisers more value
and exposure with hyperlinks installed.
The Goornong Guide committee are now launching a major fund raising drive to develop an awareness campaign
to ensure that they can continue this valuable tradition and community service.
They would like to invite advertisers from a wider area to utilise the low cost option of advertising in the Goor-
nong Guide and reaching a direct target audience.
Fund raising activities are going to include an event called Carols in the Bush which presents a nativity scene
with Mary and Joseph on their donkey; angels; shepherds with their sheep; and wise men on horses. The event
will be held at 6.30pm on Friday, December 9th, 2011 in front of the old CFA shed on the Midland Hwy. Admis-
sion is FREE but donations will be gratefully received as well a raffle ticket sales.
END
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 6

7. GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 7

8. Beach Party in the Bush,
January 26th 2012
Life can be a beach
On Australia Day the local residents of Goornong will be treated
to the unusual, as trucks bring in water and sand to create a beach
in central Victoria.
Recent bushfires, floods and twelve years of drought have left
many families in this rural community unwilling to risk leaving
their farm, home or business for an extended period of time and
many do not have a holiday budget that would stretch down to the
coast and so a local group has decided to bring the beach to them.
According to Vanessa Hawkins, Event Founder and Vice Presi-
dent of the Goornong District Planning Committee, Australia Day
seemed like the perfect opportunity to host this new event called a
‘Beach Party in the Bush’.
“We have recreated a beach environment by bring in
truckloads of sand and water to create a beach setting in
a 60m x 60m area that will see people relaxing in the
shallows of a pool, sliding down a waterslide, listening
to live music under a beach umbrella and playing beach
games”, said Ms Hawkins. “People will be treated to a
visit from King & Queen Neptune in their seahorse car-
riage, be able to see mermaids and enjoy fairy floss, tof-
fee apples and snow cones”.
“Our beach games championships will include the best
surfboard rider, tunnel racing, thong throwing, limbo,
volley ball, relays and a tug of war. We’ll also have priz-
es for the best beach costume, sand castle and hula hula
dance.”
“Our aim is to give people a fun day out without costing
them anything, and hopefully lift their spirits after the recent dis-
asters. We are a resilient community but the impact of repeated
struggles often requires a major recovery effort which impacts the
mental and emotional wellbeing of a community. People are so
busy coping, cleaning up and rebuilding their lives after a disaster
that we sometimes forget to stop and have a bit of fun.”
The 2012 ‘Beach Party in the Bush’ event is a free community
event for all ages which has support from all levels of Govern-
ment via the Flood Community Recovery Fund which is aimed at
restoring social networks in the community. It is planned to be-
come an annual ticketed event.
The event will also see the launch of the
Citizen of the Year as well as their Com-
munity Plan by councillor, Bruce Phil-
lips. It starts at 4pm and is being held on
January 26th at ‘Gold Fields’, 221 Cam-
paspe Rd, Goornong. ENDS
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 8

9. An event with a twist, a beach in the bush!
Close to 200 people attended the inaugural ‘Beach
Party in the Bush’ yesterday. Celebrating Australia
Day, people travelled from as far away as Benalla and
St Arnaud to join local residents of Goornong in cen-
tral Victoria to enjoy this unusual event at ‘Gold
Fields’, 221 Campaspe Rd, Goornong.
Run by the Goornong and District Community Group
Inc, the ‘Beach Party in the Bush’ event was hailed a
huge success. The free community event attracted a
large cross section of the community from all ages
with support from the City of Greater Bendigo via the
Flood Community Recovery Fund which aims to re-
store social networks in the community a year on
from the 2011 flood disaster. Event sponsors also
included Coca Cola; Skin Ski + Surf; Narellan Pools;
Lollies 2Go; The Bendigo Party Shop; Elmore Meats,
Fruit & Veg; Fosterville Gold Mine; Leighton Water
Supplies; and Epsom Sand & Soil.
Event organiser, Vanessa Hawkins said “thanks to the
generosity of our sponsors and the Government fund-
ing, we were able to treat people to a tropical BBQ,
soft drinks, water slides, prizes and a live band all for
free. It was great to see families enjoying themselves,
relaxing as well as interacting with others in the
Beach Games.”
Sponsored trucks had brought in water and sand to
create the beach setting. Creative minds turned man-
nequins into mermaids, straw bales into a swimming
pool and grass banks into a water slide. The crowds
settled under beach umbrellas with sand beneath their
feet and were entertained without having to travel far
from the flood prone challenges of their rural homes.
“People were surprised to see King & Queen Neptune
arrive in their seahorse carriage. Our beach games
championships included the best surfboard rider,
thong throwing, volley ball, relays and a tug of war.
We also gave away prizes for the best sand castle and
to the best hula hula dancer under and over twelve
years old.” said Ms Hawkins.
The Goornong and District Community Plan was
launched by councillor, Bruce Phillips from the City
of Greater Bendigo. Cr Phillips announced “the com-
munity plan has evolved, grown and achieved a lot
since 2008. The group has developed new goals to
reflect their changing circumstances.” The event also
launched the Goornong Citizen of the Year which
was awarded to Mrs Kath Read, acknowledging her
huge contribution to the local region over the years.
The event is planned to run again next year. Visit
www.beachpartyinthebush.com ENDS
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 9

10. VALUED SPONSORS of the
‘Beach Party in the Bush’
357 – 359 Hargreaves St
Bendigo
03 5441 6337
Elmore
Meats, Fruit &
Veg
48 Railway Pl,
Leighton Elmore
Water Deliveries 03 5432 6350
Pools, tanks, stock 0400 678 807
0408 054 104
5443 8412
Epsom
Sand & Soil
5448 8171
NARELLAN POOLS
CENTRAL VICTORIA
03 5432 2524
0418 996 905
Brought
to you by
PeeP Downunder
0417 363 710
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 10

11. HIRING OF VENUES
AROUND GOORNONG
CHURCH TIMES
CONTACT DETAILS St George’s Anglican Church,
Goornong Recreation Reserve Hall Goornong:
Bagshot Street Goornong 2nd, 4th Sundays: 8.00am
Contact : Janet Filbey 5432 2202
Please leave a message and I will get back to you St Martin’s Catholic Church,
Muskerry:
Soldiers Memorial Hall Each Sunday: 8.30am
Keys for the Memorial hall can be picked up at the post
office For bookings for
Railway place South, Goornong { Midland Hwy} St Martin’s Church
Contact Kath Read: 5432 2240 or 5441 2809 Contact: Lyn Harrop,
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
Goornong Gals
DUMPING OF GARDEN GREENS OR WASTE IN
GOORNONG RECREATION RESERVE IS
NOT PERMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC,
EVEN IF A PRE– EXISTING PILE OF BURNABLE
MATERIAL IS FORMED
OFFENDERS WILL BE FINED Social meeting held on the first Tuesday of
Goornong Recycle &
each month.
Waste Transfer Station
All Welcome
Is open 8am-5pm every Bring something to do
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. eg: craft project, quilting, knitting etc
Most recyclable and reusable items are FREE Venue: Rec Reserve Hall
Basic Fee (recyclable items) $1
Full fee (non recyclable waste) $26.00
Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm
TV's, Screens and Monitors. $10.00 Gold coin donation and a plate
Car boots, Fridges, to share if you wish
Freezers and Air Conditioners $15.00
All enquires welcome Ph: 5432 2248
More information is available can be found on
www.goornong.com
or on 0458 346 952. COMPUTER
CORNER/ Internet
PERSONAL NOTICES Access to our computer, printer,
~~~~~ scanner and the Internet is avail-
Please let know able at the Recreation Reserve.
if you have any events or notices you would
like to share. The use of computer is limited to one person per
hour unless notified. Also photocopying is availa-
ble in the same area.
Cost: Computer and Internet Access:
$2.50 per hour—payable on collection of keys
MOBILE LIBRARY
Ph: 5449 2790 Printing/Photocopying:
Mondays 4—4.30pm 30c per sheet—payable on return of keys
Outside Goornong Primary School
Come along and Support our local library, plenty of books ALL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES
to choose from. should be directed to Janet Filbey,
Ph: 5432 2202
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 11

12. Goornong & District Community Group Inc. (GDCG) Update Report
The Goornong & District Community Plan was successfully relaunched by Cr. Bruce Phillips on Austral-
ia day at the Beach Party in the Bush event. Due to the relaunch of the community plan, the GDCG
committee want to be accountable and keep the community informed to what actions are being done.
We will keep the community updated each month on the current developments of each focus area.
With the relaunch have come new and fresh faces with great community sprit and exciting ideas. To
gain a copy of the new plan or to contribute to the focus areas of the plan or to apply for funding for your
community group, contact the committee at goornonganddistrict@gmail.com .
The committee meet regularly at the Goornong recreation reserve. The next meeting is on Monday, 5 th
March 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome.
Focus Area Community facilitator/s Current developments
Infrastructure, Industry Ruth Jenkins (public Improving services and keeping the commu-
and Economic Devel- transport only) nity informed and updated on the current
opment public transport offered in the area.
Tourism Vanessa Hawkins Continuing to develop www.goornong.com
website with new and updated content for
visitors and community members; attracting
visitors to the area with events and social
media; media releases.
Natural Environment Ed English Collaborating with relevant partners
Sports, Recreation and Angie Kennedy/ Maintain contacts of local community groups
Leisure Vanessa Hawkins for the www.goornong.com website and the
Goornong guide; review facilities and ser-
vices.
Health, Wellbeing and Georgina Wood Getting Goornong Going merchandise re-
Community Services search
Education Support Jason Cox Working towards improving educational ser-
vices, facilities and resources.
About Goornong & District Community Group Inc.
The Goornong & District Community Group Inc, (GDCG) began in 2007 through the Bendigo +25 com-
munity planning initiative. The planning process involved the importance of a vision/plan for Goornong
supported by the community wants and needs for the future.
The original plan launched in April, 2008, set out the vision of the local community for the future and de-
tailed the projects that the community aspired to undertake. More recently, the committee has reviewed
the progress and reassessed the initial Community plan using the goals, objectives and actions in the
original plan to ascertain what has already been achieved and to look forward to new and current priori-
ties. This relaunched plan will now be used as the basis for seeking funding from council and other
funding sources.
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 12

13. Bus Timetable 1st January 2012,
contributed by Ruth Jenkins
GOORNONG TO BENDIGO
MONDAY to FRIDAY
DEPARTS from the Goornong General Store
7.45am This is a Christians Bendigo Transit Bus.
9.50am This is a V-Line Service
1.45pm This is a V-Line Service
4.00pm This is a Shepparton-Bendigo Bus so a Higher Fare applies
WEEKEND SERVICE
DEPARTS from the Goornong General Store
9.45am Saturday This is a V-Line Service
1.45pm Sunday This is a V-Line Service
Fares on the above are Adults $2.20 one way (*Shepparton $5.80)
Concession or child $1.10 one way (*Shepparton $2.90)
Allow approx. 30 minutes travel time to Bendigo and please hail the bus.
Above bus services all terminate at Bendigo Rail Station.
BENDIGO TO GOORNONG
MONDAY to FRIDAY
DEPARTS from Bendigo Rail Station
7.00am Shepparton Bus*
8.45am This is a V-Line Service
2.15pm This is a V-Line Service
PLUS:
5.30pm Bendigo Transit bus:
This Service departs from Mitchell Street (Near TAB-close to Hargreaves St).
Above fares apply but no weekend or public holiday service. This bus is a
Christians Bendigo transit bus and is signed GOORNONG and now timetabled on
the Internet in Huntly (Route 8) and can pick up passengers from Epsom Post Of-
fice and Huntly shops but please hail the bus driver. Usually arrives Goornong 6pm.
Please note: THIS BUS DOES NOT LEAVE FROM THE RAILWAY STATION
WEEKEND SERVICE
DEPARTS from Bendigo Rail Station
2.20pm Saturday This is a V-Line Service
2.20pm Saturday This is a V-Line Service
For more information re Public Holidays etc contact the bus operators:
V/Line phone Bendigo Railway Station 5440 2765 or 136196
Christians Bus Co. Phone 5443 9333 (during office hours)
Shepparton Transit Bus Phone 5831 2150 (during office hours)
Website information: viclink.com.au
THIS INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE—www.goornong.com—Calenders
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 13

14. Local student heads to Sweden
Local Barnadown student, Liam Oberin, left Australia on
21st January to spend a year in Sweden as a Rotary Ex-
change Student.
Sixteen year old Liam is the son of Keith and Leanne Ober-
in of Ellesmere Vale and was chosen by
the Rotary Club of Bendigo be one of their outgoing exchange
students for 2012. He is a second generation exchange student
in his family, following in his father’s footsteps. Keith Oberin
was an exchange student to South Africa in 1975.
Liam left a hot Australian summer to land in Sweden with tem-
peratures around minus 20 degrees. He will live with host fami-
lies in Anderstorp a town of 6,000 people south west of Stock-
holm (the capital). He will travel a short distance to attend high
school in the nearby town of Gislaved. He says he is very excit-
ed about the prospect of living in another country for a year and
was looking forward to the experiencing a new culture, picking
up the language, as well as making lots of new friends.
So far he has learned some basic Swedish to get him by for the
first few weeks. Prior to leaving Australia he was in contact with
his first host family via Skype and email.
Liam flew out of Melbourne with 15 other Rotary Exchange Stu-
dents who will also spend a year in Sweden. These students
represent Rotary Clubs from south eastern Australia and New Zealand. Liam says among the many
things he is looking forward to will be the Eurotour for Exchange Students that will see him travelling to
many European countries in the middle of the year. Having played ice hockey in Bendigo, prior to the
rink closure, Liam hopes to also renew his love of this sport in Sweden.
Upon his return to Australia in a year’s time, Liam, who completed Yr 10 at Weeroona College in 2011,
will join his twin sister, Kelsey, at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. He plans to study veterinary sci-
ence in the future.
357 – 359 Hargreaves St
Bendigo
03 5441 6337
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 14

15. India scores a victory in vaccination
While Indian cricketers have been struggling against a revitalised Aus-
tralian team, back home in India, health authorities have achieved re-
markable success. The last 12 months have passed without one single
new case of polio being reported.
In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared of all diseases worldwide. Poliomyelitis, as it is more
correctly known, is a highly infectious viral disease which can lead to paralysis of the arms, the legs and the dia-
phragm - which controls breathing. However, soon after the introduction of effective vaccines in the 1950s and
1960s, polio was brought under control and practically eliminated in industrialised countries.
Nevertheless, it took somewhat longer to be recognised as a major problem in developing countries. In 1988 when
the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Polio Eradication Initiative began, polio paralysed more than 1000
children every day (nearly half of them in India). Since then, 2.5 billion children have been immunised against
polio with the involvement and co-operation of 200 countries and 20 million volunteers. Polio eradication has al-
so become a major initiative of Rotary International.
In Australia, polio is a disease that has been all but forgotten by our community and health professionals; where-
as in India, up until the past few years, it has remained a major disaster. Until 1995 India recorded between
50,000 and 150,000 new cases of polio each year. In 2009, 14 years into India's campaign to eradicate polio, that
number had fallen to 741; in 2010 it was 42; and last year the only case recorded was that of a two-year-old girl
who fell ill on January 13.
This is a massive victory for public health on the sub-continent. Another year polio-free will see India removed
from the current list of four countries where polio remains endemic.- the other three are Afghanistan, Nigeria and
Pakistan - however, several countries have had a re-emergence of the disease, often due to the “importation” of
the poliovirus. Complete eradication of the final 1% of polio is proving a major challenge.
The challenge in India was made especially difficult in the overcrowded plains in the north of the country where,
according to Simon Denyer writing last week in the Washington Post, illiteracy was rife, malnutrition and disease
rampant, and hygiene and public sanitation terribly inadequate. To make matters worse, rumours spread amongst
the numerous Muslims in the region that vaccination was a Western conspiracy to make their sons impotent and
their daughters infertile. Respected Indian Muslim scholars eventually convinced the community otherwise - sad-
ly, however, these bizarre concerns still seem to exist in parts of the other countries where polio is endemic.
To us these fears sound ridiculous, but similarly unfounded, misguided and sometimes mischievous claims about
possible side effects of vaccines have unnecessarily alarmed parents and put the lives of thousands of children at
risk, including children in the UK, in the US and in Australia put at risk of injury and death from preventable con-
ditions such as measles, diphtheria and whooping cough.
The reality is that vaccines have been shown to be one of the most important and effective public health strategies
ever implemented
With regard to polio, it has largely disappeared from view in Australia. However, the consequences have certain-
ly not gone. Polio survivors form the largest single disability group in the country. There is no cure for polio. It
can strike at any age, but mainly affects children under five. So, immunisation is essential.
Polio vaccination (as with all necessary vaccinations) is included in the National Immunisation Schedule. Check
out the Childhood Immunisation fact card available from the White Hills Pharmacy
Yours in good health
Ann , Mary , Megan and Girls at the White Hills Pharmacy
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 15

16. CRAFT CORNER
Kindly contributed by Glenyce McCrohan
Celebrating Hearts
How did it get to be February already? At least routine is almost returning with school holidays over and the silly
season has come to (or is still coming to) an end. Thinking up a craft for February had to be something to do with
Valentine’s Day. I don’t care for the day much. It’s all so tacky and commercial to me. Love should be celebrated
any time. The thing I do like about Valentine’s Day is all the heart crafts there are to be made. I decided to make
some stamped heart art to celebrate.
To make this craft you will need: some grey lead pencils with erasers on the end, a craft knife, stamp pad (or
markers to colour onto the eraser tip), black fine liner, card or paper and a picture frame.
Start by drawing a heart on the pencil eraser tip and carefully carve it with the craft knife. If you don’t want to
put yourself through that danger, then just use the pencil eraser as it is. You probably should draw a heart shape
with very light grey lead onto your card, so you have an outline to work with. I was too impatient to do that.
Stamp like crazy into the heart shape, not worrying about loading the stamp with ink all the time. It’s nice to
have different shades. Now, find a quote or a verse that is important to you and write it on the bottom of the card.
I used a bible verse for my art. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Add more hearts to
your art if you think it needs it. Now put it in a pretty picture frame and you are done. This idea would be great
for any occasion or subject. It’s also great for the kid’s art if you are looking for a different way to make pictures.
Trivia Answers. 1. Blind carbon copy. 2. The Wallabies. 3. 1956. 4. A Butterfly collector. 5. Jane and Michael
Banks. 6. True. 7. Lambda. 8. Green. 9. The Smurfs. 10. Photography. 11. Thai. 12. Pink Floyd. 13. Judith
Krantz. 14. November. 15. Ampersand. 16. James Cameron. 17. On Our Selection. 18. Pink. 19. Sleuth. 20.
Mount St. Helens.
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17. Trivia Questions. Jokes
1. What do the letters BBC stand for? A man walked up to the ticket office at a train sta-
2. Of which Aussie team was Rocky Elsom the tion and asked, “How long will the next train be?”
captain? “about 120 cars,” said the agent
3. In what year did T.V. begin in Australia?
4. What is a Lepidopterist? Mother; “ Charlie, you’re soaking wet. Didn’t you
5. What are the names of the children Mary Pop- take your umbrella to school?”
pins looks after? Charlie; “Yes, ma’am.”
6. True or False, the summit of Jungfrae was 1st Mother; “Well it didn’t keep you very dry.”
conquered in the 19th century? Charlie; “no, ma’am. But it wasn’t the umbrella’s
7. Which letter of the Greek alphabet denotes fault. I fell in the lake.”.
wavelength?
8. What color are the stars on the Syrian flag? Morey; “I’ve discovered a quick way to double my
9. Gaugamela is the sworn enemy of what Blue money.” Amy; “How’s that?”
creatures? Morey; “I fold it in half.”
10. In what branch of the Arts is the term depth of
field used? A woman sat down on a park bench beside a little
11.Sawasdee comes from which Asian language? girl. “And what’s your name?” she asked.
12. Of which Rock Band was Roger Waters a “Irene>” “Irene who?”
founding member? “Irene, go to your Room.”
13. Who wrote the 1986 novel I'll take Manhattan?
14. In the phonetic alphabet what word represents “Mommy is pollution worse in the cities?”
the letter N? “I’m afraid so, dear.”
15. What is the name of this symbol -&? “Then why don’t they build cities in the country?”
16. Who directed the films Avatar & Titanic?
17. Aussie Arthur Hooey Davis wrote what classic What are tree main causes of accidental fires?
book? Men, women and children.
18. By what name is singer Alecia Moore known?
19. In which film did Michael Caine star in 1972 & What sound do Hawaiians make when they
2007? laugh?
20. Which American volcano had a major eruption A low “ha”
in 1980?
How do barbers finish their work so fast?
With shortcuts.
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 17

18. FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE
Community Grants Program
Applications are now open for the current round of Community Grants offered by
the Fosterville Gold Mine Community Grants Program.
The aim of the grants is to assist community groups to undertake a wide range of ac-
tivities that contribute to the social, educational, recreational and environmental as-
pects of local communities. These activities should aim to provide wide community
benefit and create opportunities for community participation and engagement.
The Fosterville Gold Mine is an active and supportive member of the community in
which it operates. Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from the Fos-
terville Gold Mine.
Tele: 03 5439 9000
E: info@auricogold.com.au
Submissions for the current round of funding close 31st March 2012.
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GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 18

19. Goornong Happenings from the Bendigo Advertiser 1947
Friday September 5th GOORNONG FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL BALL.
A representative gathering from Bendigo, Elmore, Muskerry, Rochester and Colbinabbin was assembled at the
footballer's' ball. The committee with Mr. P. Robertson president and Mr.W.Comer secretary, had made splendid
arrangements. The ball was artistically decorated with streamers in the club's colours, maroon and blue, and
across the front of the stage was an original miniature depicting the end of a football oval with goal posts and
hand coloured "cutouts" of the various Officials and spectators. Dance music was supplied by Tracey's Bendigo
orchestra. Mr. Jack Burke was master of ceremonies, and extra dances were supplied by Mr. Jack Burke and
Miss Tess Burke.
An attraction of the evening was the footballers' ballet, composed of Messrs. Kevin, Pat and Les Comer, R.
Ringe, R. Greaves and K. Read. Their presentation of a parody song on the personalities and activities of the
club and a ballet dance, caused much amusement. They were compered by Mrs.R.Ringe and accompanied by
Miss Mulcair.
For the belle of the ball contest the judges were Mrs.L.Gillahan [Goornong], Mrs. A. R. Steele [Elmore] and Mrs.
Tracey [Epsom]. Six Finalists were chosen, and danced the "Pride of Erin" and circular waltzes. The winner was
Mrs S. D. Whatley, of Goornong, who wore a pastel blue crepe frock with a heart-shaped neck line and shirred
bodice with crossed epaulette sleeves and circular skirt. Lace elbow length gloves and pearl bag and camellia
spray.
Other finalists frocking's were: Miss Joan Hall, Bendigo, Ice Blue taffeta frock with ruching forming the sweetheart
neck line and falling in scrolls on a full skirt. Accessories were matching mittens with blue flowers worn in the
hair. Miss Ruth McCormick, Bendigo, white crepe frock with off- the- shoulder style, gathered skirt with peplum,
carnation in the hair. Miss Doris McKinstry, blue moiré taffeta, heart-shaped neckline, puffed sleeves, full circular
skirt gathered onto the bodice buttoned down the back. Miss Maureen Grogan, Elmore, cyclamen hail spotted net
over satin, frilled neckline, circular skirt, trimmed with black velvet bows. Miss Margaret Gee [Goornong], white
organdie frock with three tiered skirt trimmed with ruching.
Mr. P. Robertson presented the following fine trophies donated by club supporters. Tom Comer, best and fairest
with 45 votes; second place going to Kevin Comer, who also received a trophy for the most improved junior; Kel-
vin Sayle, second place most improved junior; and Merv. Langhamman. Thanks to the ladies were moved by Mr.
Robertson, with special mention to Miss M. Mulcair and Mrs. R. Ringe for training of the ballet. Euchre prize win-
ners were Mr. P. Robertson and Mrs. R. S. Tuder.
Thursday October 16th 1947. At the final meeting of the Goornong Football Club, Mr. P. Robertson
[chairman] congratulated the club on the excellent progress it had made. Starting with no financial carry-over the
club finished with a credit balance of Seventy five pounds [$150]. A presentation was made to Mr.P Robertson
and Mr. W, Comer for their work as president and secretary.
Wednesday September 3rd 1947. The committee of the Goornong Infant Welfare Centre held an en-
joyable afternoon in the hall to raise funds for the equipment of the centre. There was a good attendance and
seven pounds, 5 shillings [approx $15] was the net profit. Miss M. Gee and Mrs. S. Collins won the competitions
and Miss Margaret Gee rendered a solo with Miss M. Mulcair accompanist. Afternoon tea was served.
Tuesday February 1st 1947. GOORNONG POST OFFICE BURGLED. Thieves broke into the Goor-
nong Post Office early on Monday morning. Forcing an entrance through a front window they ransacked the of-
fice after barring the door leading to the private dwelling. hones were broken, but the thieves were unable to
break the safe. It is thought they were disturbed.
Tuesday January 7th 1947. A local cricket match, married versus single, created interest, with a large
crowd of spectators. Scores:- Married men 177 [W. Gee 68 retired, E.K.Kennedy 30 retired. A. Filbey 16 retired],
Doug. Oberin 2 for 14. Single men. 149. [ E.J. Kennedy 66, Don Oberin 21] A. Filbey4 for 14, E.K.Kennedy 2 for
6.
At the fortnightly euchre party and dance run by Bert Kinder's band, euchre prize-winners
were Mr. L Jackson and Miss L. Comer and Mr.F. Collins and Mrs. C. Spiers.
The Tennis club held a haphazard tournament on Saturday with a large number of entrants. Prize winners were
D. English and Miss R. Long.
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20. Elmore Community Pharmacy
…….… for all your medicinal needs
A range
of Gifts
and Toys!
Teddy
78-80 Railway Place Elmore
Bear & Phone: 5432 6600 Fax: 5432 6599
Friends Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm / Sat 9am-12pm (most)
We can deliver free to the Goornong store.
Gifts! Please ring us to arrange your prescriptions.
Arthur Pappas – Pharmacist /Jess Stokie – Dispensary Technician
Aspect Eyewear – New Styles
Beautiful Australian Chocolates Value priced quality medication A large range of Coral Colours
cosmetics now available.
For Men and Women
Need a service? Think local….
Ph: 5432 6600
www.elmorebusinessvictoria.com
(Note: this site also lists Goornong, Rushworth and Colbinabbin businesses)
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21. G o o r n o n g R u r a l f i r e
b r i g a d e .
Fo r f i r e e m e r g e n c y
d i a l 0 0 0
Vo l u n t a r y D o n a t i o n s
The brigade would like to express its sincere thanks to the community members who recently donated money to
the brigade. We would also like to acknowledge the Goornong Post Office for supporting the brigade with the
mail out. A notice was sent to residents in November 2011 requesting donations. It has been our practice every
two years to seek donations from district residents and landholders. These funds will assist the brigade in
maintenance and repairs of existing equipment and in purchasing new items, which will enhance the brigade’s
capability.
If you did not receive a notice (our mailing list does not have new residents) and you would like to donate, please
mail donations to the Secretary/Treasurer, Felicity Nicholls, at the address below or left at the Goornong Post Of-
fice or Bob Hall’s General Store. Receipts will be issued (please ensure that your name and address is attached
to your donation) as donations are tax deductible. Support for your Rural Volunteer Fire Brigade is vital.
Tu r n o u t R e p o r t
The brigade has been very busy turning out to many fires, some quite large in size. Since the start of December
2011 we have responded to 9 incidents. Some of these fires have required our volunteers to be present for a
large part of the day and sometimes going out both days of the weekend. The crew work in very hot conditions,
often in very difficult terrain and carrying out hard physical work. In this period there have been a total of 67 per-
sonnel responses (multiple trips by some crew,) leaving the station for various incidents.
G r a s s f i r e s t h i s s e a s o n
Many of our turnouts have been to grassfires. Due to favourable growing conditions across Victoria there is an
above average risk for grassfires this fire season. Grassfires should not be underestimated – they can be ex-
tremely dangerous, burning at 15-20km/h or more. Grassfires can be started accidently when using machinery
such as chainsaws, lawnmowers, tractors and welders over summer. Most losses, including loss of life, occur
after a wind change in a grass fire.
F i r e R e a d y C FA S m a r t p h o n e A p p l i c a t i o n
The CFA mobile website and CFA FireReady Smartphone application allow you to easily access timely and ac-
curate information on just about any mobile device with internet access. This comprehensive application puts
CFA and Department of Sustainability & Environment (DSE) bushfire information at your fingertips, enabling ac-
cess to up-to-date bushfire warnings and advice when you're out and about. Visit this URL in your phone's
browser: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/mobile.
I t ’s n o t t o o l a t e t o m a k e a F i r e P l a n
o r t o g e t a d v i c e
FirePlans can be made using the Fire Ready Kit which is available from the Goornong RFB or you can access
the internet version at www.cfa.vic.gov.au. You can also use the Home Bushfire Advice Service. Fire Safety
Officers deliver one-on-one free advice at individual properties. The visit usually takes one hour and the officer
will talk with residents about bushfire planning and vegetation management, and can suggest options for home
maintenance and improvements. Online booking at the CFA web site or call the Victorian Bushfire Information
Line on 1800 240 667.
Remember – Being Fire Ready may save your property and more importantly, save your life.
VISIT US AT www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com
For more information, please contact Goornong Rural Fire Brigade
Captain: Tim Mc Crohan (0459) 533 163
Encourages diversity, team
Or
work and a family atmosphere.
Secretary: Felicity Nicholls on 5432 2450 It involves itself in
1601 Epsom-Barnadown Road, Goornong, 3557 community projects.
Visit our web site at It has a broad age group and
http://www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com/ new members are most wel-
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22. “We would like to see as many groups as possible come
MEDIA forward and nominate sites that they and members of the
RELEASES public can clean up,” he said.
Cr Sandner said Clean Up Australia Day is an important
annual event and there are three ways people can partici-
Enjoy “Midnight in Paris” at pate in this years Clean Up Australia Day campaign.
Heathcote Cinema in the Parks “They can get involved in the Business Clean Up Day on
Tuesday February 28, the Schools Clean Up Day on Friday
The City of Greater Bendigo’s Summer in the Parks Pro- March 2 or the actual Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday
gram will kick off its Cinema in the Parks series with a March 4.
screening of ‘Midnight in Paris’ at Heathcote’s Barrack Re- “Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way to clean up, fix up
serve at 9pm on Saturday February 4, 2012. and conserve our greatest resource – Greater Bendigo.
Each Saturday evening in February community members are “It’s the perfect opportunity for everyone to come togeth-
invited to attend free outdoor cinema screenings in a beau- er and help clean up our local parks and waterways” said
tiful parkland setting in and around Bendigo Cr Sandner.
Other Cinema in the Parks events set to take place in Feb- Registrations are now open to join Team Clean Up in
ruary include ‘The Zookeeper’ which will screen at the Ben- 2012. To register go to:
digo Botanic Gardens at 9pm on Saturday February 11, ‘Puss http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or call 1800 CUA
in Boots’ at the Maiden Gully Recreation Reserve on Satur- DAY (1800 282 329) or contact Anthony Sheean at the
day February 18 and ‘The Adventures of Tintin’at the City of Greater Bendigofor assistance with site approvals
Elmore Events Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday February 25, and rubbish collection.
2011.
PUBLIC INVITED TO RESPECT AND GENDER
The Cinema in the Parks series is offered free of charge and EQUALITY FORUM AND WORKSHOP
residents are invited to pack a picnic and bring along a
comfy chair or blanket to enjoy these terrific movies. The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting interested members
of the public to attend an “Achieving Respect and Gender
At Heathcote the Lions Club will have a barbecue and oth- Equality” forum and workshop to be held on Wednesday
er refreshments available for purchase on the evening. February 22, 2012 at the Capital Theatre, View Street Ben-
digo.
A full Summer in the Parks program can be found online at
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au or you can collect a copy of the City of Greater Bendigo Director of Planning and Develop-
program from the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre in ment Prue Mansfield said the aim of the forum and work-
Pall Mall. You can also access information about Summer in shop is to bring people together to work on ways to build
the Parks via Facebook – Summer in the Parks 2011/2012. respect and gender equality at both a state and local level.
In the event of wet weather this weekend’s screening of “Some of the themes that will be explored on the day in-
‘Midnight in Paris’ will be relocated to the RSL Hall situated clude preventing violence against women in the home and
at 127 High St Heathcote workplace, elder abuse and community safety in the street.
HELP WANTED TO “Local Government plays an important role in contributing
CLEAN UP GREATER BENDIGO to violence prevention in the community by working with a
range of stakeholders to promote community safety and
The City of Greater Bendigo wants to hear from local healthy living. The community’s desire for the City of
groups interested in registering a site they would like to Greater Bendigo to take action relating to violence preven-
clean up on Clean Up Australia Day which will take place on tion is reinforced in the Greater Bendigo 2036 Community
Sunday March 4, 2012. Plan and Council Plan 2009-2013 (updated 2011),” said Ms
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Alec Sandner said this Mansfield.
years theme is be a good sport and join the team to Clean
Up Australia Day. She said a line up of speakers from the Office of Women’s
“I am encouraging community groups, schools, businesses Policy, Women’s Health Victoria, City of Maribyrnong,
and sporting groups and teams to do their bit toward pro- White Community Health Services and Salvation Army will
tecting their local environment by registering a clean up a address the forum on a range of topics.
site as part of this year's Clean Up Australia Day campaign.
“This year we want local groups to think of the places that “The City of Greater Bendigo is currently developing a Vi-
are important to them such as their local park, sporting olence Prevention Plan and the information gathered at the
fields, waterways, walking tracks and bike ways – and pull forum will be used to inform the plan.
together their own team to join Team Clean Up.
“We hope to find out the answers to a number of ques-
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 22

23. tions such as what are the key issues and opportunities in
terms of violence prevention for Greater Bendigo, what are
some actions that could be undertaken to prevent violence
and who can we partner with to achieve these actions.
“I would like encourage anyone with an interest in achieving
respect and gender equality to attend this free forum and
workshop,” said Ms Mansfield.
The Hon Damian Drum will open the free forum and work-
shop. Anyone interested in attending can download a regis-
tration form from the webpage www.bendigo.vic.gov.au or by
emailing socialplanning@bendigo.vic.gov.au. For further in- Elmore
formation or questions please contact Romina Lougoon on
5434 6079. Meats, Fruit & Veg
LOCAL FOOD BUSINESS PROSECUTED
The City of Greater Bendigo’s Environmental Health and Lo- 48 Railway Pl,
cal Laws Unit has successfully prosecuted a local Bendigo
food business for breaches of the Food Act 1984 and Food Elmore
Standards Code.
The proprietor of the business pleaded guilty to all 39 charg-
es and the Magistrate handed down a conviction and a penal-
03 5432 6350
ty of $17,500. 0400 678 807
City of Greater Bendigo Manager of Environmental Health
and Local Laws Susannah Milne said breaches were discov-
ered following an inspection of the premises by Council’s
Environmental Health officers.
“The breaches included, trading without a registration, un-
cleanliness and food storage and maintenance issues,” said Ms
Milne.
She said it’s important for all local businesses to know that
they will be routinely inspected by Council’s Environmental
Health Officers.
“When our Environmental Health Officers discover premises
that are in breach of the food act they work closely with the
business to have the breach rectified and to ensure the health
and safety of the public.
“If compliance is not achieved then appropriate enforcement
action is initiated. In cases where there is an immediate risk
to public health, officers will move straight to enforcement or
even closure of the premises,” said Ms Milne.
If any food business has any queries about compliance with
the Food Act they should contact the City of Greater Ben-
digo’s Environmental Health Officers on 54346333.
For more press releases
Visit their website
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 23

24. Puppies
Ready to go in five weeks.
Kelpie, Heeler, Collie cross puppies
for sale $100
Both parents can be
viewed and were
selected for their
temperament and
trainability.
Ph: 0417 363 710
Elmore cubs & scouts
We are a very small but active Group in
Elmore.
Liz Dow has resigned as Scout Leader and the scout section is in recess.
We are urgently in need of a person to take on the role of Scout Leader for 2012.
There are prospective scouts if a leader can be found. We have out grown building and are a very
well equipped Group.
Christine McCormick is our Cub Leader assisted by Cameron and Erin Edwards.
There is a need for someone to train with our capable Leader Christine to provide continuity for
the future of the local Group. Elmore is one of Victoria’s oldest Scout Groups having continued,
with a few interruptions since 1916.
Cubs meet on Monday nights from 4.15pm to 5.30 pm.
Please contact Group Leader Christina Lonsdale for further information.
Phone 5432 6387
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 24

25. White Hills Amcal Pharmacy
Serving your community for 30 years
**Friendly service and advice you can depend on**
**The pharmacists are available to speak with you throughout
the day**
Helping you maintain good health
Ann Howe, Mary Boromeo, Megan Sellars – Pharmacists
499 Napier Street, White Hills, 3550 - Ph: 5442 4244 Fax: 5443 9000
***Diabetes Australia Sub-Agent***
Tattslotto and Intralot available.
Septic tanks cleaned Servicing Goornong and surrounding areas.
7 days a week
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 25

26.  PRACTICE MANAGER
Kathy Tuohey
 RECEPTION STAFF
Pam Oliver
Pauline Keath
Mary McIntyre
Rohan Jenner
DR ADEL ASAID DR JOSEPHINE SALAZAR Ceri Sands
MBBCH, AMC, FRACGP MBBS
 PRACTICE NURSES
DR INOKE BUADROMO DR POATE RADREKUSA Leanne Holmberg
MBBS, FRACGP MBBS, FRACGP Claire Coates
DR PATRICK NZEGWU (Elmore’s Resident Doctor) MBBS
 OTHER SERVICES
OFFERED
Psychologist,
Practice Nurse,
Community Health Nurse,
Podiatrist,
Dietitian,
Maternal and Child Health, Hear-
ing Screening,
Meals on Wheels,
Planned Activity Group,
Men in Sheds,
Bill Wilkinson-Optometrist,
Holter Monitoring
Diabetes Education
Respiratory Education
Minor Surgeries
Planned Activity Group
(Incorporating “The Shed” Mens Program)
Venue - Christine Cumming Activity Centre, Elmore
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
(Co-ordinator: Judy Ryan - 9am to 4pm)
Walking Group
Tuesdays 9am—10am, Thursdays 9am—10am
Strength Training
Venue - Christine Cumming Activity Centre, Elmore
Tuesdays 10:30am—11:30am, Thursdays 10:30am—11:30am
(Facilitator: Sandra Holmberg)
Kathy Tuohey - Practice Manager / Site Coordinator
Elmore Medical Practice (Elmore Primary Health Services)
GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 26

27. Kevin
Hayes
Plumbing
Local Plumber:
Elmore, Goornong, Colbinabbin,
Rochester, Axedale , Toolleen
and surrounding areas.
Phone: 0417114603
Email: kvhayes@bigpond.net.au
www.kevinhayesplumbing.com.au
Free Pick Up of Unwanted Goods No Job too big or small.
Cars ~ Trucks ~ Whitegoods ~ Scrap Metal Lic. Gas fitter Red Card
Johnos Licence No: 34739
*General Plumbing, Hot water services
Cash Paid for all types of metals *New Homes, Roofing – New, replacement/
Yard / Shed clean ups ~ Garage Sales ~ Farm lots guttering *Renovations/Extensions
Deceased Estate *Drainage/Sewerage * Tap and toilet sys-
tems * Wood heaters/split systems installa-
PHONE tions * Mechanical services * Hydrants and
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improve profitability.
Ph: 5441 2388
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GOORNONG GUIDE ~ February 2012 27

28. GOORNONG POST OFFICE
Open Mon—Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 12.00am
For all your Postal, Bill paying and Banking needs
Try our Book Exchange.
We have an extensive Giftware Range and offer FREE gift wrapping
CONTACT
Cheryl O’ Brien
5432 2295
TRENCHES, FOOTINGS , POSTHOLES,RIPPING &LEVELING
PICKET, PALING & COLOURBOND FENCES
DINGO MINI DIGGER
ELECTRONIC WATER LEAK DETECTIONS
LOCATION AND TRACING FOR ALL:
 DOMESTIC WATER PIPES
 SEPTIC TANKS & PIPES
 STORMWATER &SEWER DRAINS
 POWER CABLES
 TELEPHONE DATAS CABLES
 POOL & SPA LEAKS
Kel O’Brien Ph:03 5432 2295 or 0418 700 554
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29. Flowers for all occasions
Teddy Bears, Balloons, Chocolates,
Life like plants
Phone Carol and her friendly staff
Free delivery to Goornong
Monday - Friday after 6pm
Cylinder AGENT
Dealer A&A DILLON
OLD MURRAY ROAD GOORNONG
Phone: 5432 2248
45KG EXCHANGE BOTTLES 9KG BBQ EXCHANGE
REFILL BBQ AND FORKLIFT BOTTLES
6 MONTHS FREE RENTAL ON 45KG BOTTLES
VERY GOOD RATES
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