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Goornong Guide
Your link to the
Goornong & District
Communities
Publication with 300 copies produced each month, donations welcome! 1st October 2013
Inside this Issue
* Local Community Groups
* Commuity Notices
* Community Venues & Services
* Local Market Days
* Garden & Recipes
* Local Business Directory
* Classifieds
* Pet Page
* Public Transport
* COGB Media Releases
* Heart Warming Story
* Blast From the Past
* Bush & Garden
* Goornong Primary School News
* Health
* Goornong Police Report
A heart-warming story
of a boy and his horse... page 23
Volume 28 Issue 6
The Oberin Family History
and reunion plans ... page 2

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Blast from the Past
Continued on page 8

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Well Spring has well and truly sprung. With
the frequent falls of rain through the winter
and early spring, and warmer days, there is a
remarkable amount of lush green growth
(including weeds as I’m sure any local
gardeners would have noticed) and the
wildflowers in our bushland areas are
flourishing. The Rufous Songlark written about
last month has completed its migration from
the North and arrived right on cue. In fact I
heard one singing on the 31st of August, one
day before the beginning of Spring and the
release date of the Goornong Guide
containing the article about it!
A favourable spring (so far) results in an
explosion of life of all forms from plants to
insects, birds and animals (including the ones
we grow for ourselves such as crops and tasty
fat lambs!) and it’s amazing to watch it all
unfold. At the moment many birds around the
area are in the midst of their breeding season.
Birds are triggered to start breeding by
changes in hormone levels particularly caused
by increasing day length, but also
temperature. Some birds are even triggered to
breed by rain. If all goes well this hopefully
means the birds can take advantage of the
abundant food and available water to
successfully raise their young. Some birds
may raise two or three clutches if good
conditions continue, and while spring is a key
time for bird breeding there are birds that will
breed at other times if resources are available.
Different bird species have a variety of
behaviours and characteristics when it comes
to breeding, including courtship rituals, types
of nests, and division of labour (eg: does the
female do all the work or do they share
duties?) The style and structure of bird nests
is a fascinating subject of its own. A bird
species usually has a particular style of nest
and choose a particular spot to build it. Some
recent ones that I have observed include a
Brown Falcon with a large stick nest high up in
a gum tree. A Wren (carrying grass and
feathers) to build its small, well hidden dome
shaped nest. It has a side entrance, built
within a metre of the ground in a dense shrub.
A yellow-rumped Thornbill, collecting cobwebs
to bind together its dome shaped nest. It also
has a side entrance plus the added feature of
a fake nest on top to confuse predators, built
in the foliage of a dense, sometimes prickly,
medium shrub a few metres off the ground.
Recently I also saw a white plumed
Honeyeater collecting cobwebs for its small,
delicate cup shaped nest, secretly hidden in a
twining creeper. A Swallow was observed
carrying feathers for its familiar mud nest and
the other day I had a pair of Rosellas in the
garden, feeding on some wild oats. These,
like most parrots, nest in a tree hollow. I
watched them as they fed and noticed the
male frequently passing on his food to the
female by regurgitation, presumably giving her
the extra food to build up energy for egg
production. I wonder in which tree they have
made their home?
Birds are usually very secretive about their
nests, and they need to be. Predators often
raid a high percentage of nests. Anyone
interested to see what’s nesting in their own
garden just needs to look out for the tell tale
signs such as birds carrying nest material, and
a bit later, carrying food regularly to the young,
but be careful as birds may be sensitive to
disturbance.
Around Goornong in the Bush and Garden
by Matt Comer

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Enjoy your well deserved school holiday break, take care and stay safe.
School resumes on the 7th of October.
Term 4 7th Oct. - 20th Dec.
GARDEN SCIENCE PROGRAM
The students had a fantastic day on Monday getting ready to sell vegetables to
the school community. Posters were made, recipes printed off, labels produced
and many types of vegetables harvested and bagged up. A table was set up and
when the home bell rang, the buyers came! The students enjoyed the experience
of planning the event, setting it up and handling money. They made over $80.
Well done! Thank you to the parents that supported this project by buying
produce. This is all part of the students efforts to produce funds to buy a bird bath
and bench seat for the garden. This has allowed the students to take ownership of
fundraising and to get a greater understanding of the importance of reducing our
food miles (buying local to minimise resource use). We hope to make this a
regular event.
Felicity Nicholls, Garden Science Project Coordinator.

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Police Report
In early August 2013, Offenders have
removed and stolen Insulated Electrical
Copper Wire from a Property/Shed under
construction in Bendigo - Murchison Road,
Goornong. The value of the theft is in excess
of $8000, but the replacement value is much
higher. Bendigo Crime Desk attended and
processed the scene for the theft.
In early September 2013, Offenders have
again attended at the same construction site
and removed dug in Insulated Electrical
Copper Wire from the property. The theft of
the copper wire is in excess of $1000, but
replacement value in a much higher.
Anyone with any information surrounding
these thefts or who have noticed suspicious
vehicles hanging around the area, are urged
to contact L/S/C SCHERGER at the
Goornong Police Station ( 5432 2207) or the
Bendigo Crime Scene Office, or Criminal
Investigation Unit on 54481300.
On 3rd September 2013, Goornong Police
intercepted a 41 year old Bendigo man for
Unlicensed Driving and Drink Driving. The
unlicensed man recorded a breath alcohol
concentration of 0.078, and was summonsed
to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates court
at a later date.
On 7th September 2013, a Police attended a
rear end collision where a 20 year old
Bendigo man collided with the rear of
another vehicle. No one was injured in
relation to the collision, but the male was
summonsed to appear at the Bendigo
Magistrates Court in relation to Careless
Driving. The collision was caused by
inexperience, and distractions whilst driving.
A reminder to all drivers that distractions;
both inside and outside the vehicle, can be
deadly. Please ensure mobile phones and
other distractions are dealt with before
starting your trip to ensure you arrive at your
destination safely.
Unregistered Motor Vehicles:
In recent weeks there have been several
unregistered motor vehicles have been
detected. Registrations labels will cease
being issued by VicRoads at the end of
2013, so a reminder to all to ensure their
vehicles registrations have been renewed
and paid prior to the expiry date to avoid the
embarrassment of being pulled over and
receiving a $722 fine for driving an
unregistered motor vehicle. Not counting the
additional expense of having to have to get a
Roadworthy Certificate to re-register your
vehicle.
The Victoria Police State Highway Patrol
(marked and un-marked Police motor bikes
and cars) has been utilised over recent
weeks targeting motorist on highways and in
small towns, for safety related offences.
These targeted offences include speed, seat
belts, insecure loads and other offences.
Please ensure your abiding by the Road
Rules and Regulations, and avoid paying the
fines related. DRIVE SAFELY.
Thank
you
to
Darren Scherger, the Station
Commander at the Goornong Police Station, who
has kindly provided us with the above
information.
Humour
* My wife claims her car is so old,
that the panels aren't dented,
they're wrinkled !
* Confucius say: "Man who runs in
front of car will soon get tired", and
"Man who run in back of car gets
exhausted."
* Have you ever noticed? Anybody
going slower than you is an idiot,
and anyone going faster than you is
a moron.

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Gardening & Recipes
Portuguese-style
BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
2 1kg (no.1) chickens
Lemon wedges and hot potato chips, to
serve
Chilli sauce
5-7 small fresh red birdseye chillies,
roughly chopped
2 long red chillies, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tbs sea salt
To make the chilli sauce, place the chillies and garlic in the bowl of a small food processor and process,
scraping down the side occasionally, until chillies are finely chopped. Add oil, lemon juice and salt and
process until just combined. Transfer to a screw-top jar or plastic container.
Place 1 chicken, breast side up, on a clean work surface. Use poultry shears to cut breast in half, splitting
breast bone. Press chicken to open flat. Cut on either side of backbone and discard backbone. Remove
breast bone halves and tuck under wings. Pat dry with paper towel. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Preheat barbecue grill on high. Use a knife to make 5mm-deep and 4cm-long cuts into chicken flesh.
Reserve 2 1/2 tbs chilli sauce. Brush underside of chicken with some remaining chilli sauce.
Reduce heat to medium. Place the chicken, skin-side up, on the preheated barbecue grill. Cook for 10
minutes, brushing occasionally with a little of the chilli sauce. Brush the top of the chicken with the
remaining chilli sauce and then turn over. Cook for a further 8 minutes or until the juices run clear when
the thickest part of the chicken is pierced with a skewer.
Transfer chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Brush chicken with
reserved chilli sauce and serve immediately with lemon wedges and chips.

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Repairs & Alterations
NOW AT TWO LOCATIONS
admin@pristinedrycleaners.com.au
If it's not Pristine, it's just not clean!
Pristine Drycleaners (Head
Office)
5444 4691
Pristine Drycleaners Strath
Village
5441 8263
2 Hour Drycleaning
Shirt Laundary
Wedding Gowns
Suede & Leathers
Doonas / Blankets
Bedspreads / Curtains
Table Linen
Laundry Service
feel - timing - balance
Warren Cochrane & Bronwyn Daube
0458 406 750 or 0400 027 474
* Professionally starting young horses
under saddle including
thouroubreeds and sporthorses
* Educating standardbreds and
pleasure horses to harness
* Re-education
* Float training
* Weanling & yearling handling
* Farrier Services

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Symptoms of allergies
Symptoms depend on the allergy, but may include:
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Red, watery and itchy eyes
• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Breathing problems
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Stomach pains
• Vomiting and diarrhoea.
Do not self-diagnose. The symptoms and signs of allergies
are common to many other medical conditions. It is important
to see your doctor for professional diagnosis and treatment.
Common allergens
A substance in the environment that can cause an allergic
reaction in susceptible people is called an ‘allergen’. There
are many different allergens, but they all share one thing in
common – protein. Some allergens don’t contain protein to
begin with, but bind with protein once inside the body to
provoke the allergic reaction.
Common allergens include:
• Food – such as crustaceans, eggs, fish, milk,
peanuts, tree nuts (for example, almonds, cashews,
pecans and walnuts), sesame and soy products
• Plants – pollen from grasses and plants
• Medicines from some prescription drugs (such as
penicillin), over-the-counter medicines (such as
aspirin) and herbal preparations
• Insects – such as dust mites and the venom from
bees, ticks and wasps
• Moulds – such as mushroom and mould spores
• Animal dander – such as the fur and skin flakes
from domestic pets like cats and dogs
• Chemicals – including industrial and household
chemicals and chemical products such as latex
rubber.
The immune system reaction
Allergy is the result of mistaken identity. An allergen enters
the body and is wrongly identified by the immune system as
a dangerous substance. In response, the immune system
makes an antibody to attack the allergen. These are specific
antibodies of the IgE (immunoglobulin E) class.
When an allergen is found, IgE antibodies trigger a cascade
of immune system reactions, including the release of
chemicals known as mast cell chemicals. These are
substances that the body normally uses to destroy micro-
organisms. The most common of these is histamine. In small
amounts, histamine causes itching and reddening of the local
area. In large amounts, the nearby blood vessels become
dilated and the area swells with accumulated fluid.
The immune system’s tendency to overreact to a harmless
substance is thought to be genetic. The term ‘atopy’
describes this genetic tendency. Doctors describe a person
who has an allergy as being ‘atopic’ – such people usually
have raised levels of IgE in their blood.
Where to get help
• Your doctor
• NURSE-ON-CALL Tel. 1300 60 60 24 – for expert
health information and advice (24 hours, 7 days)
• Nutrition Australia (Victorian Division) Tel. (03) 8341
5800
• Dietitians Association of Australia Tel. 1800 812 942
• Allergist
• Dermatologist
• The Asthma Foundation of Victoria Tel. 1800 645
130 or (03) 9326 7088
Things to remember
• An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to an
allergen or ‘trigger’ that is typically harmless to most
people.
• Examples of allergies include hay fever, asthma,
eczema, hives and food allergy.
• The symptoms and signs of allergies are common
to other medical conditions, so always see your
doctor for professional diagnosis and treatment.
Health

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Pets & Livestock
01/10/13 - 07/10/13 is Be Kind To Animals Week
Honour the animals of this world that have stood by us; who have been loyal, loving and protective of their human friends.
Inspire people to create change to make this world a better place for animals.
Educate and promote awareness of some of the issues faced by animals in our community
Encourange kindness to all animals - including humans.
For all your Postal, Bill Paying and Banking needs
We have an extensive Giftware Range and offer FREE gift wrapping.
We have Load & Go cards available for sale, and also stock some Local Produce.
Art and Craft. If anyone is interested in having their goods for sale at the post office
please contact me.
The Book Exchange is going really well
Please return the books after you have read them or replace them
with another book to keep them turning over.
CONTACT
Cheryl O'Brien
5432 2295
GOORNONG POST OFFICE
Open Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:am - 12 noon
SALT & PEPPER
Salt & Pepper are 2 female sister rats. They are both white
with tan/cream patches. Salt has red eyes and Pepper has
black. They are lovely girls and are very clean. Pepper is
more outgoing than the shy Salt but Salt does come out of her
shell if given time (usually about 2 days). They are very
friendly girls and our now looking for their forever home. They
are both very well handled and love cuddles and attention.
They are also great with children! They will come with their
cage.
If you wish to apply for them please email
secondchancepetsbendigo@bigpond.com

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Calendar of Events
Local Community Groups
Local Community Groups Contact Number
GOORNONG RURAL FIRE BRIGADE 0431 695 984
COMMUNITY & DISTRICT PLAN 5432 2202
ELMORE CUBS & SCOUTS 5432 6387
GOORNONG CEMETERY TRUST 5432 2236
GOORNONG GALS 5432 2248
GOORNONG GUIDE 5432 2202
MEMORIAL HALL & HISTORIAL SOCIETY 5441 2809
RECREATION RESERVE 0431 695 984
SWIMMING POOL 5432 2220
CRICKET CLUB TBA
You are welcome to join us!
Please advise of changes or if you wish for your community group to be
added to this directory. Email: goornongguide@gmail.com
Day Date Committee Venue Time
Monday 07/10/13 Goornong & District
Community Group AGM Rec. Reserve 7.30pm
D.A.H = Drovers Arms Hotel
B.O = Brigade Office @ Bagshot St
Country Women’s Association
Due
to
the
increasing
number
of
members
in
the
Bendigo
Northern
Group
we
would
like
to
gauge
the
amount
of
interest
in
star:ng
up
new
Branches
in
the
different
suburbs
and
surrounding
areas
so
members
don't
have
to
travel
a
great
distance
and
can
meet
locally.
To
start
a
new
Branch
requires
6
members
and
a
mentor
from
another
Branch
will
con:nue
helping
at
Mee:ngs
for
as
long
as
you
wish.
At
present
the
areas
of
Huntly/Epsom,
Strathdale
/Strathfieldsaye
are
being
looked
at.
Mee:ngs
can
be
held
in
private
homes
if
members
wish
to
do
so.
The
Administrators
of
the
Facebook
page
are
Bev
Sutherland
and
Zeila
Lynch
and
are
only
too
happy
to
meet
anyone
interested
to
have
a
chat
over
a
cup
of
coffee.
To
follow
what
the
Branches
are
doing
go
to
“Facebook
CWABendigoNorthernGroup”
Mee#ngs:
• Bendigo
Branch
–
first
Friday
of
the
month
at
1pm
at
St.
Andrews
Church
• Axedale
Branch
-­‐
first
Wednesday
of
the
month
at
the
Axedale
Tavern
at
6pm.
• Kangaroo
Flat
–
third
Thursday
of
the
month
at
1.30pm
at
Uni:ng
Church.
Kangaroo
Flat
• Sedgwick
–
Second
Wednesday
of
the
month
at
1.30pm
at
Sedgwick
Hall.
• Golden
Square
night
Branch—
second
Tuesday
of
the
month
at
7pm,
323
High
Street,
Golden
Square.
(in
the
old
Post
Office),
Mee:ng
:mes
may
vary.
For
more
informa:on
about
Mee:ngs
ring
Jessie
on
0407527551

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Local Markets
Bendigo Community Farmers Market
Regional food, wine, coffee, plants, breakfast stall,
cooking sessions and music.
Held Every second Saturday of each month from 9am
to1pm
at Sidney Myer Place (Rosalind Park end of
Williamson Street), Bendigo. Email Michele
info@bcfm.org.au
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Local cheeses, prosciutto and smoked sausages,
award winning olive oil and the apples, berries and
stone fruits that Harcourt is famous for.
Held the first Sunday of each month from 9am to 1pm
(except January).
at Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
(alongside Castlemaine Market building) Contact 03
5470 6340 or 03 5472 5472
Elmore Community Market
Held on the second Saturday of every month at the
Elmore Trotting Track on Elmore-Raywood Rd in
Elmore. Stalls are $20 per 4x4m site and stall holders
can set up from 7am-8am. The is open to the public
from 8.30am to 3pm and will feature crafts, home
made goods, entertainment, farmers and home
grown produce, trash and treasure, collectables, local
wines and there will be entertainment, face painting
for the kids and more. Contact Lyn on 54326544 or
0490 012 544
Goornong Market
Will be held each long weekend during the year at the
Drovers Arms Hotel, Midland Highway, Goornong, the
next one will be in November 2013.
Heathcote Region Farmer’s Market
Stalls showcase what the region has to offer such as
local pork, beef , award winning handmade , walnuts,
wines and olives, fresh fruit and veggies, heritage
vegetable seedlings, flowers, honey, sourdough
bread, a diverse range of preserves, jams, sauce,
relish, mustards, pies, cakes, biscuits, sweet treats,
take-home foods and many more. Also live alpacas
and chickens!
The Farmers' Market is "plastic free" so bring
recyclable shopping bags.
The market is held Every third Saturday of each
month from 9am -1pm
at Barrack Park Reserve, High St, Heathcote.
Wesley Hill Market
Held every Saturday from 7.30am–1pm
at the Public Hall Reserve, Duke Street, Castlemaine

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Community Notices
Community Venues & Services
GOORNONG & DISTRICT COMMUNITY GROUP
Tourism & Heritage Signs Project
Meeting 2nd September 2013 at 7.30pm
Recreation Reserve Hall
Bagshot St. Goornong
Goornong & District Community Group
Annual General Meeting
October 7th 2013 at 7.30pm
Recreation Reserve Hall
Bagshot St. Goornong.
CHURCH SERVICES
ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH GOORNONG
WHEN: 2nd & 4th Sundays
SERVICE TIME: 8.00am Holy Communion
CONTACTS - Rev Ross Craven: 44 Michie St Elmore 3558
PH: 03 5432 6058 or 0409847630 (Thursday off) Mark Taig: PH: 03 5432 2459
ST MARTINS OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH MUSKERRY
WHEN: SUNDAY
SERVICE TIMES: 8:30 am
CONTACTS – Lyn Harrop
PH: 03 5432 2281 for Church Bookings.
PLAYGROUP
WHEN: Monday 9th September (fortnightly during school term only).
DATE: Recreation Reserve
SERVICE TIME: 10:00 am
CONTACTS : Claire Ellis PH: 0459 330 070
Venues
&
Services Contact
Person Contact
Number
Goornong
Recrea#on
Reserve
Hall Kirsten McFadden 5432
2271
Soldiers
Memorial
Hall Kath
Read 5441
2809
(Keys
can
be
collected
at
the
Post
Office)
Mobile
Library 5449
2790
Mondays
4:00
pm
–
4:30
pm
The
mobile
library
stops
outside
Goornong
Primary
School,
come
along
and
support
our
local
library.
There
are
plenty
of
books
to
choose
from.
Requests
and
holds
can
be
sent
out.
You
can
also
order
online
at:
www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au

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Goornong Classifieds
AUTOMOTIVE
Datsun Sunny Sedan 1979
Dual Fuel No Rego/RWC
comes with spare motor &
another 1978 model car. No
Rego/RWC $1500
0408 038 232 - Deb
2004 Harley Davidson
Sporty
$10000
0438 326 089
Hoden Commodore 1998
$1300 ono No Rego/RWC
0408 038 232 - Deb
Holden Crewman Spare
Parts
0405 002 377 – Susan
Holden Statesman Caprice
Sedan, Silver
$4000
0438 881 635 – Ray
CLOTHING & JEWELLERY
Soccer boots $35
Red - As new - men’s size 7
Ladies size 8
0430 318 544 - Jess
ELECTRONICS &
COMPUTERS
HP Photosmart Inkjet
Printer
$80
0434 977 429
HOME & GARDEN
Rosmary Plants $5 each
0405 002 377 - Susan
FREEBIES
Fax Machine
0405 002 377
In Jet Printer
0438 334 001
JOBS
Harvest Turck Driver (MC)
Hay cartage, October start for
min 8 weeks.
0428 601 806
Leadership Development Co
seeks talented
professionals
5432 2278
LIVESTOCK
Poultry for sale
Various breeds
0410 006 183 - Judy
2 x Isa brown Pullets
$60 for pair at point of lay
Free rooster if wanted
0438 169 828
Pet Lambs & Goats
From $80
0438 334 001
Egg Incubator
$150
5432 2264
Western Saddle
$200
0439 888 870
Riding Pony Gelding 13hh
$1600
0439 888 870
Large Rabbit Cage
$95 neg
0413 025 202
MISCELANEOUS GOODS
Car DVD Roof Mounted
$120
5432 2264
Kick/Boxing Bag
$45 neg
0413 025 202
Avabti Carbonio 2011 road
bike full carbon frame &
forks
$1400
0428 148 125
PETS
Burmese Cats x 2 Free to
Good Home desexed
$ FREE
0405 002 377
Princess Parrot
$ 50
Believed to be male
0488 481 259
WANTED
Kid Goats on the bottle
0438 334 001
VOLUNTEER WORK
Goornong Guide: Volunteers
required to help put together
the Goornong Guide, please
call Bernie on 5432 2210
BAGSHOT ANIMAL
FARM PARTIES
Celebrate your child's
party at our farm with
lots of cuddly farm
animals and ponies
0405 002 377
For more information

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ACCOMMODATION
Bendigo Farm Stay
Susan & Jason
0438 334 001
ANIMAL CARE
Cobé Lodge
Farrier Services & Equine Educators
0458 406 750 - Warren Cochrane
Licenced Master Farrier
Specialising in hoof problems, founder &
laminities
0438 334 001 - Jason Peters
Glad Wags Dog Grooming
Sharon
5439 5687
BUILDING SERVICES
Brick Laying
5432 2205
Elmore Sand & Soil
Phone before collection of any material
0418 351 418
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
Animals 2U
Mobile Farms & Pony Rides
0405 002 377
Face Painting & Balloon Bending
Jessica Pintos
0430 318 544
ELECTRICAL
1-Step Pty Ltd
Residential & Commercial Electrician
David
5432 2596 or 0400 578 192
FARMING
GE Silos
5432 2384
FENCING
CV Fencing
Carol Bennett
0428 397 494
FLORIST
The Petal Factory
5443 5519
GAS SUPPLIER
Sandhurst Gas
5447 0520 or 0417 559805
United Gas
5432 2248
FAST FOOD, GROCERIES & CAFE
Goornong General Store
5432 2203
Huntly Café
5448 7077
HEALTH
Elmore Pharmacy
5432 6600
White Hills Amcal Pharmacy
5442 4244
Melinda’s Skin, Beauty & Body
5432 2440
Fun Fitness
Clair Ellis, Personal Trainer
0459 330 070
HOUSE & GARDEN
Glen Forge Carpenter/Handyman
0429 077 441
Dingo Mini-Digger
Fencing, trenches Electronic Detection
& Tracing
Kel O’Brien
5432 2295 or 0418700554
Narellan Pools
Peter Reidy
0418 996905
Pristine Dry Cleaners
Bendigo & Strath Village
5444 4691 or 5441 8263
LOCAL PRODUCE
Bridge Ward Grove
Olives and Olive Oils
5432 2291/0417 521409
MECHANICAL
Farm & Diesel Mechanical
Mainteneance
5432 2583 or 0467 554 302
Tractor Truck & Trailer Mechanical
Repairs
0419 106 894
PLUMBING
Kevin Hayes Plumbing
0417 114 603
POSTAL & LOGISTICS
Goornong Post Office
5432 2295
Echuca Post Office
5482 1178
Huntly Post Office
5448 8200
Epsom Post Office
5448 4200
PUBS & CLUBS
Drovers Arms Hotel
5432 2210
REAL ESTATE
Ray White Rochester
5484 2400
WASTE
Liquid Waste
5448 8478
Goornong Recycling & Transfer
Station
0458 346 652
Johno’s Scrap Pick up
0408 508273
Local Business Directory
ANYONE
FOR
GOLF?
An
enthusias:c
group
of
residents
is
considering
restar:ng
the
Goornong
Gold
Club,
which
previously
played
on
the
course
at
the
Recrea:on
Reserve.
Are
you
interested?
Would
you
like
to
help?
Let
us
know
by
emailing,
goornongguide@gmail.com
or
ph:
Kirsten
on
0439
906
007

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NATHAN CARTY STORY by Christine Downing

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EDITORIAL POLICY
1. To provide a means of communication for
all community and sporting groups in the
Goornong and surrounding districts.
2. To produce a newsletter by members on a
volunteer basis.
3. The Goornong Guide accepts no liability for
views submitted by the public.
4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse
to publish any articles, which they consider to
be unsuitable.
5. The Guide is available FREE of charge, but
donations will be gratefully accepted.
DONATIONS
Go towards helping to cover the costs of
producing the Goornong Guide & new projects.
Donations can be placed in boxes at the
Goornong Store, the Drovers Arms Hotel and
the
Goornong Post Office.
Future donations will be gratefully received to
ensure ongoing production.

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City of Greater Bendigo Media Releases
Draft health and wellbeing plan
out for public comment
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the
draft Greater Bendigo Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
2013-2017.
Council last night approved the draft plan to go out for public
comment until October 10.
Mayor Cr Lisa Ruffell said improving the health and
wellbeing of Greater Bendigo residents is a top priority.
Some 300 people were involved in providing over 1250
thoughts and ideas during the development of the draft
Plan. Their priorities included increased levels of service,
more accessible active transport options and access to
more diverse and sustainable housing.
Cr Ruffell encouraged residents to read the draft Plan and
to provide feedback.
“Council is actively engaging with the community to ensure
they have ample opportunity to have their say on the issues
that matter to them,” she said.
People can view the draft Plan at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/
healthandwellbeing and have their say by providing
comments in writing by October 10.
Council Appoints Farming Advisory Committee
The Greater Bendigo City Council has appointed nine
community members and three Councillors to its new
Farming Advisory Committee.
Community members Maurie Sharkey (Barnadown), Ross
McKinstry (Goornong), Craig Sharam (Epsom), Jim Long
(Knowsley), Michael Crapper (Raywood), Alan Stevens
(Huntly), Courtney Smith (Leichardt), Rodney Luke
(Mandurang South) and John Scott (Wilson’s Hill) will join
Greater Bendigo Councillors James Williams, Rod Campbell
and Elise Chapman on the new committee.
Committee Chairman Cr James Williams said he welcomed
the community representatives to the committee which is
set to provide a new voice for farm families and rural
communities throughout Greater Bendigo.
He said in previous years the Farming Consultative
Committee has guided important Council and Federal and
State Government rural initiatives and was instrumental in
the relocation of the Bendigo Livestock Exchange.
City To Trial Closure Of One Tree Hill Road
The Greater Bendigo City Council has agreed to a three
month trial closure of One Tree Hill Road to traffic between
Mandurang Road and the One Tree Hill summit for safety
reasons.
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Lisa Ruffell said a number
of crashes in recent years on the approaches to One Tree
Hill has prompted the trial.
“Between 2005 and 2009 four serious injury and four other
injury accidents have occurred
She said traffic monitoring on One Tree Hill Road found
that while between 100 and 150 cars use the road each day,
very few stop at the summit with the majority using the road
as a through route.
“Motorists wanting to access One Tree Hill can still do so via
Edwards Road. Council believes the closure of One Tree
Hill Road to motorists will also make the area even more
attractive to cyclists, runners and bush walkers.
“The City will seek feedback from the public regarding any
impacts the closure may have on them and will consider a
further report when the trial is completed,” Cr Ruffell said.
Bendigo Features In New Victorian Cultural Guide
Attractions in the Bendigo region have featured prominently
in the new Victoria’s Cultural Guide 2013-14 which was
recently launched by Minister for Tourism and Major Events
the Hon Louise Asher.
City of Greater Bendigo Manager of Tourism Kathryn
Mackenzie said the new edition of Victoria’s Cultural Guide
2013-14 showcases the rich diversity of cultural attractions
across the state’s tourism regions.
“Bendigo has the strongest regional presence in the guide
complete with wonderful images of some of our iconic
cultural attractions. “It’s great to see that we are now well
and truly a force on the cultural trail and we are looking
forward to welcoming even more visitors as a result,” said
Ms Mackenzie
Seniors Festival Program Available
The 31
st
Annual Victorian Seniors Festival will run from
October 6 to 13, 2013 and the full program of local activities
is now available.
Copies of the program can be found at the City of Greater
Bendigo offices in Bendigo and Heathcote, Bendigo Visitor
Information Centre, libraries, local seniors’ clubs, Bendigo
railway station, local supermarkets and chemists, and online
at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
Mayor Cr Lisa Ruffell said the Victorian Seniors Festival is a
great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate senior
members of our community. The theme for this year’s
festival is ‘It’s Your Time,’ so I encourage all of our older
citizens to join with friends and participate in some of the
many activities on offer and have some well-deserved fun.”
Other events include the Veterans Tennis Tournament, Tai
Chi at the Bendigo Art Gallery, Zumba and Bendigo Gem
Club Open Day.
Discount Cat Desexing Vouchers Available
The City of Greater Bendigo is offering residents discount
vouchers which will save $40 on the normal cost of having
their cat desexed.
From Monday September 16, 150 vouchers will be available
to owners of registered cats on a first come, first served
basis from the City of Greater Bendigo’s Lyttleton Terrace
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The voucher must be used by December 13, 2012
and can be redeemed at the following participating
vets:
• Bendigo Animal Hospital
• White Hills Animal Hospital
• McIvor Road Veterinary Centre
• Passionate Vetcare, Eaglehawk Road
• Kangaroo Flat Veterinary Clinic
Council To Consider Support For Bendigo Vfl
Team
Council will be asked to formally endorse its support
for Bendigo continuing to have a VFL team at this
Wednesday’s Greater Bendigo City Council meeting.
A report to be tabled at the meeting states that
Council has invested significantly in supporting a VFL
team in Bendigo since the inception of the then
Bendigo Diggers in 1998.
This support has included:
• Access to premier sporting facilities such as
the Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO), Tom Flood
Sports Centre and Epsom Huntly Recreation
Reserve
• Assistance via the City’s marketing and
events staff through promotion and
advertising
• Financial support through waiving of some
hire fees and funding contribution to the
Bendigo Bombers to conduct community
programs
The City has also contributed to the upgrade and
redevelopment of the QEO which included match
standard lighting, an AFL quality surface, spectator
terracing and an electronic scoreboard.
The report to Council states that Bendigo Gold
Football Club (BGFC) recently approached City
officers seeking access to facilities at Epsom Huntly
Recreation Reserve including ground usage, change
rooms and amenities, and most importantly access to
the function room facilities as a source of revenue
raising.
New Toilets And Shower Facilities For Huntly
Equine Centre
The City of Greater Bendigo has constructed a new
$165,000 toilet and shower facility to serve users of
the Huntly Equine Recreation Reserve in Millwood
Road Huntly.
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Lisa Ruffell said the
new facility has replaced a temporary portable toilet at
the centre and is a much welcome addition to the
Huntly Equine Recreation Reserve.
Sensor lighting, water-saving devices and a fully
functioning waste water treatment system have also
been installed to reduce ongoing maintenance costs.
“This has been a very important and much
appreciated project for the ongoing development of
the Huntly Equine Centre and its user groups which
include the Huntly Equine Recreation Reserve include
the Huntly/Spring Gully Pony Club, Huntly Social
Riding Club and Central Highlands Pleasure Harness
Club,” said Cr Ruffell. She said this is the final piece of
infrastructure to be constructed as part of the
agreement to relocate the Spring Gully Pony Club to
the Huntly site.
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Community Safety Month is held every October and reminds us that we all have a role in making our communities
safer.
Local communities, groups, schools, regional services, businesses, state and local government departments and
agencies, are encouraged to build community safety partnerships by organising safety activities with other
organisations and groups. For those with established partnerships, Community Safety Month provides an ideal
opportunity to showcase existing safety programs or develop new ones.
Participation in Community Safety Month will demonstrate your commitment to maintaining Victoria as the safest
state in Australia. By promoting safety and safe practices within your community, you will be contributing to
increasing the confidence of Victorians about safety.
THE
BENDIGO
TO
THE
MURRAY
RIVER
RAILWAY
CELEBRATES
150
YEARS
IN
2014.
The
Huntly
and
Districts’
Historical
Society
Inc.
is
colla:ng
the
history
of
the
Railway
from
Bendigo
to
the
Murray
River
built
between
1862
and
1864.
The
book
will
be
in
full
colour,
and
is
being
compiled
to
commemorate
the
sesquicentenary
(150th
anniversary)
of
the
final
sec:on
of
the
railway
from
Melbourne
to
the
Murray
River.
This
was
the
first
railway
line
to
join
two
colonies
of
Australia,
a
great
feat
of
the
1860s.
The
first
sec:on
from
Melbourne
to
Bendigo
held
its
sesquicentenary
in
October
2012.
This
new
book
will
include
the
social
history
of
the
lives
of
people
connected
to
the
railway
since
1862:
the
contractors,
the
workers,
the
accidents,
the
gangers,
sta:on
masters,
mail
runs,
train
staff,
and
the
passengers,
plus
many
other
relevant
stories.
The
railway
allowed
the
countryside
to
be
opened
up
and
was
a
vital
link
for
the
people
and
industries
across
northern
Victoria
and
southern
NSW.
Historical
Socie:es
and
many
individuals
have
given
informa:on
from
as
far
as
Deniliquin
and
Mathoura,
the
Cohuna
lines,
the
building
of
Torrumbarry
Weir,
Rochester,
Elmore,
Goornong,
Lockington
and
out
to
Heathcote,
but
there
probably
is
more
that
could
be
included.
If
you
would
like
to
have
your
informa:on,
story
or
perhaps
a
photo
included,
please
contact
the
Huntly
and
Districts’
Historical
Society
Inc.
through
any
of
these
channels.
Please
submit
by
31
October
2013.
Email
huntlyheritage@hotmail.com
Or
phone
0429
488
237
or
write
to
Esma
Turner,
Secretary,
Huntly
and
Districts’
Historical
Society
Inc.,
HUNTLY,
Victoria
3551

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Bendigo Agricultural Show
When: 9:00am October 25 - 5:00pm October 26, 2013
Location: Bendigo Showgrounds
Cnr Holmes Rd and Havilah Rd, Bendigo Victoria
Website: www.bendigoshow.org.au
Phone: 03 5444 4646
The Society was established in 1859 and proudly
presents the show each year for the community.
The event is attended by approximately 20,000
people which showcases the regions finest
livestock and produce.
The Show promises to be another great two days
of action and entertainment for the whole family,
featuring a range of attractions considered to be
the best the country has to offer.
Australian Alpaca Associaton
National Show 2013
When: 8 am October 10th -13th 2013
Location: Bendigo Showgrounds
Cnr Holmes Rd and Havilah Rd, Bendigo Victoria
Website: http://viccentral.alpaca.asn.au/
Exciting New Program
Alpaca Fashion & Food Fiesta
Big Shed Gourmet BBQ Bash
20 Years of Champions Celebration
See and compete with the best Huacaya
& Suri in Australia
Art, Craft and Photography Competitions
Extensive Breeder & Trade Displays
National Classic Alpaca Auction
Elmore Field Days
When: 8:30am October 1 - 5:00pm October 3,
2013
Location: Elmore Events Centre
48 Rosaia Road, Elmore Victoria
Website: www.elmorefielddays.com.au
Phone: 5432 6176
Email: info@elmorefielddays.com.au
This year sees the staging of the 50th Elmore
Field Days event.
Elmore might be small, but come October more than
40,000 visitors flood into the town for the annual 'Field
Days' which is Victoria’s oldest and largest agricultural
exposition.