Community magazine / newsletter for Goornong and local districts Victoria Australia

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Goornong Guide
Your link to the
Goornong & District
Communities
Publication with 300 copies produced each month, donations welcome! 1st September 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
* Huntly Kinder turns 20
* Blast From the Past
* Bush & Garden
* Goornong Primary School News
* Health
* Goornong Police Report
Spring is here!
This month Matt Comer brings us a great article about a
spring time visitor, see Matt's article on page 4
More facinating information about the
history of Goornong!
Bernie's article appears on page 2
Volume 28 Issue 5
Eve Cail joins in the fun at
Huntly Kinder's 20th Birthday
Celebration

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his month we continue to bring you
more details regarding the history of
Goornong’s hotels of which there
were many. Julie Howard has compiled a
fascinating history of the local
establishments complete with many
pictorial records. She has generously
loaned her compilation which has in turn
had contributions from many enthusiastic
locals.
We start with the Railway Hotel, situated
opposite the existing silos in Railway Place
North. It was the site of the first building of
the then tent town in the late 1850’s. It was
known as Langdon’s Shanty. The name
suggests it provided liquor to the thirsty
travellers who had arrived on Old Murray
Road, or from the diggings in the Whipstick
and perhaps were heading farther afield to
the likes of Rushworth.
Mr Langdon’s son-in-law Mr Watson later
sold the building to Messrs Edmund and
Patrick Hayes. The Hayes brothers
operated a general store most probably
continued to sell liquor. When the railway
line appeared in 1864 the brothers erected
a substantial brick building and named it,
naturally enough, The Railway Hotel.
The Hayes family were related to the
Mulcairs who later operated several
businesses, including hotels in Goornong.
In the 1880’s Patrick Hayes brought his
nephews and nieces out from County
Limerick in Ireland. One of the nieces
married Pat Gorman who managed the
business while the two younger Mulcair
brothers were trained for the task. The
hotel eventually became known as
Mulcair’s Railway Hotel & Store.
The building had an enclosed court yard
which would have been beautiful and cool
in the summer. Mr W. Slingo, a brick layer
by trade had selected land in the area
together with Mr H. Ansett (whose
descendants gained fame by the
development of an airline). Mr Slingo made
bricks from Five Mile Creek clay and
erected several brick homes in the area,
GOORNONG’S HOTELS by Bernard Burke
including the Railway Hotel. His sons
Henry and William later carried on the
business and many old homes in the
Goornong area are testament to their
workmanship.
Patrick Hayes became Lord Mayor of
Bendigo and his name is on the fountain in
the middle of town, as he was mayor when
it was opened in 1881, unveiled by Prince
Albert and Prince George (later King
George V)
The façade of the Railway Hotel could still
be seen in the 1980’s but all that remains
today are a few bricks strewn here and
there and the original well.
Further acknowledgements. M. Shaw.
H. Brewer. F. Mulcair
Blast from the Past
Above: the ruins of the old Railway Hotel
August 1985. Thank you to Julie Howard for
the use of these photos.
T

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Spring is here!
There are many things going on all around us
as spring arrives. One event which I look
forward to each year is the arrival of the Rufous
Songlark. When I first hear its amazing song in
September it reminds me of the arrival of warm
spring weather. The Rufous Songlark is a
small, mostly brown bird, a little larger than a
sparrow with streaky plumage and a rufous
rump. It spends the winter in northern Australia
and migrates to southern regions to breed in the
spring and summer.
The male has a long melodious song and often
flies up into the sky as it sings. This is a habit
shared by some other birds of open country
with few trees to perch on. It allows them to
throw their voice as far as possible to declare
their territory or attract a mate. Sometimes the
male may perch on a high branch of a dead tree
to sing. You can easily hear samples of the
song by searching for it on the web. For
example the ‘birds in backyards’ website.
The Rufous Songlark prefers open habitat with
lots of long grass and a few trees. It builds a
well hidden nest in long grass and mostly feeds
on the ground on insects. I have seen them at
numerous places around the Goornong district
where suitable habitat occurs, ie; long grass
with a few scattered trees. The land along the
railway line provides suitable habitat and I once
counted 14 different males with territories set up
every hundred metres or so along the line
towards Elmore. Often a pair takes up
residence just opposite the shop/post office, so
next time you stop in for the papers, listen out
for the song. They may also be seen at other
grassy places such as creek/ river reserves and
even the edge of tall crops. Their numbers vary
each year depending on the season. If it is dry
around our area they may move onto other
districts.
Along with the Rufous Songlark there will be
other migratory birds arriving in the spring.
These include some species of Cuckoos, the
Sacred Kingfisher, and the Rainbow Bee-eater.
As these birds arrive we also bid farewell to
some winter migrants such as the Flame Robin
which many locals will be familiar with, often
seen perched on fences. The Flame Robin
leaves our area in the spring and heads to the
alpine regions to breed. It is usually much
easier to notice when a bird species arrives in
the area (you suddenly start hearing the calls)
than it is to notice when a species quietly slips
away.
In the garden!
It's time to start planting vegetables such as
carrots, parsnips, beetroot, and onions. These
particular vegetables are known as Bi-ennials.
They originally came from the northern
hemisphere where their life cycle revolves
around surviving harsh winters. Our winters are
not so harsh but we still grow them to the same
cycle. They germinate in spring, grow through
the summer and develop a food storage organ
such as a root or bulb to tide them over when
they go dormant in the cold winter. They then
use the stored energy to grow flowers and
seeds the following spring, thus completing their
life cycle in two years.
We harvest them when the root/bulb is at its
best after the first season. These plants are
governed by temperature and day length. If we
plant them too late (once the days start to
shorten in the autumn) they may skip growing a
root/bulb and ‘bolt’ straight to seed. Likewise if
we harvest them too late (after the shortest day,
as the days start to lengthen) then they may
start to ‘go woody’ and lose food value as they
prepare to flower and go to seed. Spring is
therefore the optimal time to plant this
particular group of vegetables, though
successive sowings can be done into summer
to stagger the harvest.
Around Goornong in the Bush and Garden
by Matt Comer

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TERM
THREE
We
have
had
a
great
start
to
term
three.
This
term
we
have
had
a
range
of
special
ac7vi7es
planned
for
the
students,
as
well
as
focussing
on
our
core
subjects
of
Literacy,
Numeracy,
Art,
Physical
Educa7on,
Garden
Science,
Music
and
MARC
library.
THE
ANNUAL
BOOK
WEEK
DAY
On
the
19th
August
we
had
the
annual
MARC
Library
Book
Week
Day,
where
students
come
dressed
as
some
form
of
book
character.
The
students
all
did
a
fantas7c
job
dressing
up
in
their
favourite
character.
CLUSTER
SCIENCE
DAY
We
also
have
the
Cluster
Science
Day
for
all
students,
where
we
will
travel
to
Elmore
Primary
School
to
par7cipate
in
Science-­‐related
ac7vi7es
with
the
other
Cluster
schools.
BIKE
EDUCATION
Bike
Educa7on
has
started
at
the
school
for
the
Grade
3-­‐6.
The
children
will
be
prac7sing
their
road
safety
skills
during
the
next
three
weeks.
They
will
be
using
these
skills
when
riding
to
Englishs
Bridge
on
the
final
day
of
the
program.
GRADE
3/4
CAMP
In
September
the
Grade
3/4
students
go
on
a
three-­‐day
adventure
camp
to
Koolamart
Scout
Camp
in
Spring
Gully,
along
with
other
schools
from
the
Campaspe
Cluster.
CLUSTER
ATHLETIC
SPORTS
CARNIVAL
Finally,
in
the
last
week
of
term
the
students
in
Grades
3-­‐6
will
travel
to
Bendigo
for
the
Campaspe
Cluster
Athle7c
Sports
Carnival.
CLUBS
PROGRAM
In
Term
Three
the
students
again
par7cipated
in
the
Clubs
Program
at
school.
Thank
you
to
the
many
parents
who
volunteered
in
running
an
ac7vity.
The
students
had
a
great
7me
comple7ng
arts
and
craWs
ac7vi7es
including
mosaics,
environmental
art,
digital
art,
buXon
art,
paper
craW,
scrap
booking
and
quil7ng.
ENROLMENTS
Enrolments
are
taken
right
throughout
the
school
year.
If
you
have
a
child
beginning
prep
in
2014,
are
new
to
the
Goornong
area
or
are
searching
for
a
school
for
your
child,
feel
free
to
contact
our
school.
We
will
be
happy
to
show
you
around
our
wonderful
school
and
talk
to
you
about
how
our
school
can
support
your
child.

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hat a great way to spend a Sunday.
The inaugural Goornong primary
School Market Day organised by a
group called Friends of the School and held at
the Memorial Hall. Raising over $1700 for the
school the market attracted lots of locals and
other visitors passing by on the day. There
were heaps of interesting stalls and one of the
most popular was that manned by the lovely
ladies from Gaffney’s Bakery, Heathcote. A
very tempting display of cakes and breads
soon sold out and they were very happy with
the response. Some of the great items on sale
included children’s clothing, jewellery and
home decor items. A multitude of smiling faces
greeted everyone as they entered the hall and
the cooking demonstrations were very popular
too. So after purchasing a couple of items,
including a bunch of beautiful leucadendron,
(freshly picked from someone’s garden that
morning) a lovely roast beef lunch was
partaken next door at the Drover’s Arms. A
perfect finish to a lovely winter’s day
MARKET DAY A HUGE SUCCESS
A
keen
group
of
primary
school
students
were
very
busy
on
the
day
collec7ng
dona7ons
for
their
school.
Well
done
kids!
Some
very
happy
stall
holders.
ANNUAL
GENERAL
MEETING
Goornong Community
Guide Inc.
No7ce
of
the
12
th
AGM
to
be
held
on:
Monday
23rd
September
2013
at
the:
Drover’s
Arms
Hotel
Midland
Highway
Goornong
Commencing
at
7.30pm
sharp.
he Goornong Guide would like to
acknowledge the wonderful contribution
made by Mrs Lorraine Leheney to our
publication. Over many years Lorraine served
on the Guide Committee as Secretary. She
helped print an collate the paper up unti 2012,
but she and her husband Barry have now re-
located to Elmore. Both have given numerous
hours of volunteer work during their years as
residents of Goonong, and their invaluable
contribution will be sadly missed. Thank you
Lorraine and Barry and all the best for your
new life in Elmore.
T
W

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Police Report
On Saturday 20/07/2013, a 21 year old Bendigo
man was apprehended for possessing ecstasy
tablets and driving under the influence of drugs.
He failed a Preliminary Oral Fluid Test and was
conveyed to Bendigo Police Station for
processing. He was released pending a
summons application to attend Bendigo
Magistrates Court in relation to Possessing a
Drug of Dependence (Ecstasy), Using
Amphetamine, Failing an Oral Fluid Test, and
driving in Breach of Licence Conditions.
On Thursday 01/08/2013, a 34 year old Bendigo
Man was intercepted riding an unregistered
motor bike. The male was spoken to about his
riding and it was ascertained he was Unlicensed,
and riding an Unsafe and Unregistered Motor
Bike. It was later ascertained that the male had
failed to appear at the Bendigo Magistrates
Court for other matters, so he was arrested the
following day and was remanded into custody.
On Friday 02/08/2013, Police were called to a
Goornong address in relation to a possible
firearms incident. A 26 year old Goornong man
was taken into custody and had 3 firearms
seized as a result of the investigation. The male
was later released pending a summons
application to attend the Bendigo Magistrates
Court at a later date in relation to Firearms
Offences.
On Sunday 04/08/2013, a 33 year old Broadford
man was intercepted driving a motor vehicle
whilst intoxicated and disqualified. He was
conveyed to the Heathcote Police Station for the
purpose of a breath test, and processing. He
was released pending a summons application to
attend the Bendigo Magistrates Court in relation
to Drink Driving, Driving Whilst Disqualified,
Driving an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and
Fraudulently Displaying Number Plates.
On Friday 08/09/2013, a 25 year old Bendigo
man was failed to pull over for Police resulting in
a Police Pursuit around the White Hills area, Due
to the safety of the public, the Police pursuit was
terminated, and the vehicle located abandoned
approximately 30 minutes later. The following
day a 25 year old Bendigo man was arrested in
relation to the incident, and remanded to appear
at the Bendigo Magistrates Court for offences of
Reckless Conduct Endangering Serious Injury,
Driving in a Speed and Manner Dangerous and
other related traffic offences. The man was
further remanded into custody yesterday.
The usual amount of penalty notices are still
being issued for speed related offences.
Approximately 15 penalty notices for exceeding
the speed limit by up to 25 km/h. $289 and 3
demerit points, a reminder for everyone to watch
their speeds.
Thank
you
to
Darren Scherger, the Station
Commander at the Goornong Police Station, who
has kindly provided us with the above
information.

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Gardening & Recipes
2 tbs Sunflower Oil
A small whole Chicken chopped into 8 peices
1 Onion Chopped
1 heaped tbs minced garlic (Gourmet Garden)
1 heaped tbs mild chilli (Gourmet Garden)
2 heaped tbs corriander (Gourmet Garden)
1 heaped tbs ginger (Gourmet Garden)
2 - 3 heaped tbs hoyt's mild curry powder
6 Curry Leaves
2 medium Potatoes cubed
2 medium Carrots cubed
1/2 cup of Peas or Beans
2 heaped tbs Massell Chicken Stock
400g can chopped Tomatoes
200g coconut cream
2 tbs Crunchy Peanut Butter
2 cups of Water
1 cup of Rice (to serve)
1 tsp Tumeric Powder
Heat sunflower oil in a deep saucepan, brown the chicken pieces on med-high. Remove the chicken pieces after
browning and add the chopped onion cook till transparent on medium heat, then add the garlic, ginger, mild curry
powder, curry leaves stir for about a minute then add the carrots, potatoes and peas, the chicken stock the can of
tomatoes and 2 cups of water and stir well to release any browning from the bottom of the pan.
Add the peanut butter, coconut cream and the browned pieces of chicken and mild chilli and coriander. Push the
vegetables and chicken so that it is mostly submersed in the liquid. Add a little more water if necessary, however you
may need to add a little more stock depending on the amount of water you add, so don't forget to taste your food to see
how it is. If it tastes well seasoned, then put your heat on low, place a lid to half cover your saucepan, and simmer slowly
on low, until the veggies are cooked and the chicken starts to fall away from the bone.
Rice: Whilst your curry is simmering, place one and a half cups of rice in a small saucepan, add a teaspoon of tumeric
powder, and a tablespoon of chicken stock. Add two cups of water and stir in. Half cover the saucepan with a lid and
cook on medium until the water starts to bubble, then turn down your heat to very low, cook until rice is soft and all the
water is absorbed, turn off the heat and leave to sit with the lid on until your curry is cooked, recipe by Susan Pintos
Quick Chicken Curry with
Yellow Rice
Hardenbergia Violacea
The beautiful Hardenbergia Violacea is an Australian native
climber can be seen in Goornong area and surrounding districts. It
is a hardy evergreen, twining, woody stemmed climber, which has
dark green leatherly leaves and produces a mass of dark purple
pea like flowers in winter-spring.
Hardenbergia like a sunny or semi shaded position. It flowers
better in full sun and needs well drained soil and preferably a frost
free site, although it tolerates some frost.
Like many climbers it has a tendancy to run up walls or fences and
ball at the top and be leggy below, but regular pruning after
flowering will ensure a compact growth and an even fence
coverage, photo supplied by Glen Peters

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Repairs & Alterations
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If it's not Pristine, it's just not clean!
Pristine Drycleaners (Head
Office)
5444 4691
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Village
5441 8263
2 Hour Drycleaning
Shirt Laundary
Wedding Gowns
Suede & Leathers
Doonas / Blankets
Bedspreads / Curtains
Table Linen
Laundry Service

14. The urinary tract is our body’s plumbing,
filtration and liquid waste disposal system; and
it’s critical to health and well being. The recent
“Wee Week” organised by Kidney Health
Australia has once again stressed the need
keep our insides well hydrated to ensure we
have a healthy urinary tract, free from infection.
Better hydration (drinking sufficient fluid) will
also help prevent the formation of kidney
stones; and whist steak and kidneys normally
go well together, stones in kidneys are definitely
things to be avoided. These hard rock-like
crystals can vary in size from as small as a
grain of sand to as big as a golf ball.
Not surprisingly, pain is often the first sign of a
kidney stone – gripping pain in the back just
below the ribs, sometimes spreading to the
front of the body and towards the groin. Other
symptoms can include blood in the urine,
nausea and vomiting, and sweating and fever.
Kidney stones are one of the commonest
conditions affecting the urinary tract with the
lifetime risk of developing kidney stones about
1 in 10 for men and 1 in 35 for women. The
cause is sometimes difficult to determine. Often
there are high levels in the urine of certain
chemicals such as calcium, oxalate, cystine
and uric acid; but stones can also form when
levels of these substances are normal.
Even more common than kidney stones are
urinary tract infections, generally called simply
UTIs. And with these kidney problems, more
women than men are affected.
UTIs can involve just about any part of the
urinary tract. The kidneys and the bladder can
be affected, as can the ureter and the urethra –
the “pipes” which carry urine to and from the
bladder.
Bacteria which normally live harmlessly in the
intestine or the bowel are the usual suspects for
causing UTIs. If these bacteria manage to
spread from the anus (the back passage) into
the urethra and then further into the urinary
system, they can cause some rather nasty and
discomforting conditions.
Urethritis is the medical term describing the
infection when just the urethra is affected. If the
infection spreads to the bladder causing the
bladder lining to become raw and inflamed the
condition is known as cystitis; whereas
pyelonephritis is the name for the infection if it
spreads to the kidneys.
Kidney related infections are potentially very
serious and need prompt treatment to avoid
kidney damage.
Women, generally, are more likely than men to
suffer with UTIs because the urethra is so short.
Also, female hormones can affect urine acidity
making it more likely the offending organisms
can thrive. Older people, or people with another
chronic medical condition such as diabetes,
where the immune system is already under
stress, are also be more likely to get UTIs.
The White Hills Pharmacy has a Urinary Tract
Infection card which has some self help hints
on how to reduce the risk of urinary tract
infections. And it starts with drinking enough
water. There’s no specific amount to drink each
day – it will vary from person to person; a good
guide is sufficient to satisfy your thirst.
However, beware carbonated drinks containing
phosphoric acid. They may make some kidney
stones more likely.
Most importantly, if you think you have a UTI
and the simple non-prescription products are
not successful, see your doctor promptly. An
appropriate antibiotic will usually give the
desired results quickly and safely. And you’ll
avoid any possible serious consequences.
Yours in good health
Ann, Mary, Megan and Girls at The White Hills
Pharmacy
Health

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Glenn Forge
ABN 23 024 776 299
Carpenter
House & Garden
Maintenance Service
Quality Work
Reasonable Rates
0429 077 441
glenforge@hotmail.com
* Carpentry
* Painting
* Plaster Repairs
* Fence & Gate Repairs
* Lawn Mowing
No job to small!
Trenches, Footings, Postholes, Ripping
& Leveling
Picket, Pailing & Colourbond Fences
Dingo Mini Digger
Electronic Water Leak Dectections
Location & Tracing For All:
* Domestic Water Pipes
* Septic Tanks & Pipes
* Stormwater & Sewer Drains
* Power Cables
* Telephone Data Cables
* Pool & Spa Leaks
Kel O'Brien
Ph: 03 5432 2295 or 0418 700 554

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Pets & Livestock
Gertie is a 2 year old female torti, she is a very
pretty girl with some gorgeous markings. Gertie
can be a little shy to start with but is super cuddly
and lovesssss pats. She has been raised around
kids and is a real sweetie. She is getting along
well with the resident cat (who isn't the nicest of
cats!!). Gertie loves to just laze around and find a
place to soak up some sun. Gertie is vaccinated,
desexed, microchipped, flea & worm treated.
Please contact:
secondchancepetsbendigo@bigpond.com for
more information
Gertie is looking for a new home, can you help?
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

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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 02/9/13 Goornong & District Community Group Rec. Reserve 7.30pm
Monday 09/9/13 Information Night Incorporation Act Rec. Reserve 7.30pm
Tuesday 10/9/13 Swimming Pool Rec. Reserve 7.30pm
Thursday 12/9/13 Rec. Reserve D.A.H 7.30pm
Monday 16/9/13 Goornong Guide AGM D.A.H 7.30pm
Monday 23/9/13 C.F.A. B.O 8.00pm
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

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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: 0354326058 or 0409847630 (Thursday off) Mark Taig: PH: 0354322459
ST MARTINS OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH MUSKERRY
SERVICE TIMES: SUNDAY 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
RecreaAon
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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Classifieds
ANTIQUES, ART &
COLLECTABLES
Cast iron single bed
$40
Antique Coat & Hat Stand
$150
0424 274 724
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
Hoden Commodore 1998
$1300 ono No Rego/RWC
0408 038 232 - Deb
Holden UTE Tub Liner
0405 002 377 – Susan
Holden Crewman Spare
Parts
0405 002 377 – Susan
BABY & CHILDREN
Jolly Jumper
$10
0427 099 376
BOOKS, MUSIC & GAMES
Book - Ghost towns of
australia
$2
54462468
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
FARMING MACHINERY &
EQUIPMENT
International Tractor 45hp -
New Motor
$7500
0416 210 717
FURNITURE
3 Seater Couch & 2 Seater
Lounge Chairs
$60
0408 038 232
FREEBIES
Fax Machine
0405 002 377
In Jet Printer
0438 334 001
GARAGE SALES
Huge Garage Sale & Charity
Event
7 September
7 Essex Court, Strathdale
5444 5311 - Elaine
JOBS
Bricklaying apprentice or
labourer for immediate start
0418 129 242 - Russ
Prefer a labourer who can lay
a few and has own ABN
LIVESTOCK
Poultry for sale
Various breeds
0410 006 183 - Judy
Pet Lambs & Goats
From $80
0438 334 001
MISCELANEOUS GOODS
Spinning Wheel & Acces.
$300
0417 115 890
PETS
Red Healer Pups
Females
Microchipped and Vaccinated
0448 674 919
REAL ESTATE
Room Availalbe to rent close
to Latrobe Uni
$175 (3 bedroom house)
0428 257 252 - Wayne
TICKETS
WANTED
Kid Goats on the bottle
0438 334 001
VOLUNTEER WORK
Goornong Guide: Volunteers
required to help put together
the Goornong Guide, please
call Jason on 0438 334 001
ATTENTION
all
Members
of
INCORPORATED
ASSOCIATIONS.
The
Model
Rules
are
changing
on
26
th
November
2013.
Learn
how
these
changes
affect
your
Associa7on.
A
Guest
Speaker
experienced
in
this
area
will
outline
the
impending
changes
and
explain
how
to
deal
with
your
par7cular
situa7on.
Mee7ng
to
be
held
7.30pm
Monday
9th
September
Goornong
Recrea7on
Reserve
Hall,
Bagshot
St.
This
Service
is
‘FREE’

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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
enthusias7c
group
of
residents
is
considering
restar7ng
the
Goornong
Gold
Club,
which
previously
played
on
the
course
at
the
Recrea7on
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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Public Transport Timetable

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Huntly Kindergarten is celebrating it’s 20th
birthday this year! 2013 marks the 20th year of
a functioning kindergarten at this site; however
it was a long process leading up to 1993 before
a kinder was established here.
A small group of determined parents who
wanted their children to attend a local
kindergarten set the ball rolling. It was a long
process – a couple of years of negotiations with
the Shire of Huntly and many thousands of
dollars in fundraising as well as many hours of
meetings. This dedicated group of parents
made it possible for many hundreds of children
to attend kindergarten in their local area over
the last 20 years.
To celebrate this milestone in our history we
had a community party! The whole community
was invited, and we hosted some of the parents
who pioneered our kinder as well as many past
children and their families. We also had many of
our current children and their families attend –
and we have 52 families this year! It was
wonderful to see our kindergarten full with so
many people, all coming to celebrate with us.
A highlight of our party was the petting farm
from Animals 2U. The children enjoyed patting,
cuddling and feeding the lambs, chooks, geese,
piglets, kids, rabbits, guinia pigs, dog, chickens,
chicks, cat and even the miniature pony. The
animals were a hit with the adults as well!
Susan from Animals 2U also painted the faces
of the children – they looked gorgeous with the
flowers, butterflies, spiderman and crocodile
faces.
Our birthday cake was made by one of our
kinder mums from De Lish Cafe in White Hills.
Yum! Another one of our kinder mums put
together a video of people from the original
parent group as well as our current kinder
children – they are media stars! Another parent
put together.
A photo exhibition of all the children who have
attended Huntly Kindergarten over the years.
We also invited anyone at the party to
contribute to our mosaic stepping stones we
are making to decorate the front of our kinder.
It was such a great party, and many thanks to
all who contributed to make it such a fantastic
day.
Ali Bullen, Huntly Kindergarten
Huntly Kindergarten Turns 20!

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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
WELLSFORD ESTATE PLANNING CONTROLS ON
COUNCIL AGENDA
Council will this week consider a report recommending
changes to Wellsford Estate planning controls and will
allow for increased employment opportunities in
Bendigo.
The Amendment proposes removing land use
restrictions relating to food manufacturing or related
businesses to make way for a full range of industrial
activity.
Eleven submissions have been received that either
supported, or had no objection to, the proposed
changes.
Director Planning and Development Prue Mansfield
said the updated amendment would help diversify the
land.
“The Estate is in a prime location to make the most of
nearby transport routes and expand Greater Bendigo’s
industrial development away from residential areas,”
Ms Mansfield said.
BUDGET 2013/2014 – Striking the right balance
Mayor Cr Lisa Ruffell says last night’s adoption of the
Budget for 2013/2014 will unlock much-needed funds
for “grassroots” infrastructure projects across Greater
Bendigo.
“Council was elected on a platform of investing in
roads, drainage and footpaths and this Budget delivers
in spades,” Cr Ruffell said.
“I am thrilled that we can provide over $5M for
drainage projects, especially given the impact flooding
has had on our community during recent years.”
The rate increase of 6.0 per cent is in line with
forecasts in Council’s 10 year financial plan and
equates to $1.40 per week for the average home
valued at $293,000 (including bin charge).
The rate increase for farmers is proposed to be 4.0 per
cent; less than for others in recognition that farmers
continue to face significant hardship.
The Budget for 2013/2014 is available online at
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
SPORTS FACILITY UPGRADES ON THE WAY
The City of Greater Bendigo will invest more than
$500,000 on a range of sporting facilities across the
municipality, after Council formally adopted the
2013/2014 Budget.
Cricket, baseball, athletics, netball and lawn bowls
facilities will be upgraded through a mix of state
government, local government and club funding.
Mayor Councillor Lisa Ruffell said the general up-keep
of all sporting and recreation reserves across Greater
Bendigo was important.
Funding is also allocated each year to complete
various works on the municipality’s small town
recreation reserves, which can include repairing
unsafe equipment, installing signage or fixing playing
surfaces.
WORKS TO ROLL ON FOR THE BENDIGO TRUST
The City of Greater Bendigo has allocated $450,000 in
its 2013/2014 Budget to The Bendigo Trust, as part of
an annual funding agreement to complete various
capital works improvements.
Following Council’s decision to formally adopt the
Budget, the funding will be spent across the Bendigo
Tramways, the Discovery Science and Technology
Centre and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Works include the renewal of Tram No. 7, assembly of
a tram storage shed at the Bendigo Tramways’
Gasworks Depot, energy efficiency projects at
Discovery and a new mine workshop at Central
Deborah Gold Mine.
SAFETY AND LIGHTING PROJECTS FOR EPSOM
HUNTLY RECREATION RESERVE
Bollards, rail fencing and overflow car parking will be
installed at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve
following Council’s decision to adopt the 2013/2014
Budget.
The safety works are part of the $59.9M capital works
budget, which confirms the City of Greater Bendigo’s
commitment to ensuring its facilities are kept well
maintained and upgraded as required.
Mayor Councillor Lisa Ruffell said it was important to
install safety infrastructure at sports grounds due to
the number of children and families that use these
facilities.
Soccer competition lights will also be installed on pitch
five of the recreation reserve. A State Government
grant of $100,000 will be put towards the project and
user groups have also contributed $37,500.
PETER KRENZ SPA PROJECT TO BE COMPLETE
BY SEPTEMBER
The City of Greater Bendigo’s development of a new
12-seat spa at Peter Krenz Leisure Centre is nearing
completion.
The $382,700 spa upgrade, including new pumps,
filters, electrical plant and enhanced lighting, is
expected to be finished late September following the
delivery of aquatic tiles from Spain, which have been
delayed. It was originally intended for the works to be
complete by the end of the 2012/13 financial year.
COUNCIL ADOPTS CITY’S THEMATIC HISTORY
REPORT
Council last night adopted the City’s Thematic
Environmental History, in keeping with its commitment,
as expressed in the Council Plan, to conserve and
enhance buildings and areas that have scientific,
aesthetic, architectural, historical or special cultural
value.

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Guided by the Heritage Council’s Victorian
Framework of Historical Themes, the Thematic
Environmental History identifies what is
historically distinctive and significant about how
Greater Bendigo was developed, the major
themes that drove the development of our City,
and what makes this City different from others. It
also sets out areas that need further investigation
and study.
City of Greater Bendigo 2013/14 Community
Grants Program
The City of Greater Bendigo 2013/14 Community
Grants Program is open and will have two
funding rounds.
Round 1 – Opens 5 August 2013 and closes at
5pm on 30 August 2013
(For projects commencing after November 1,
2013)
Round 2 – Opens 17 February 2014 and closes
at 5pm on 14 March 2014
(For projects commencing after June 1, 2014)
Grants of up to $5,000 can be applied for under
the following categories:
• Community Assistance „
• Recreation
• Environmental Sustainability
• Community Newsletter
• Arts and Culture „
• Healthy Community
• Community Events
A group may submit multiple applications,
however the total amount of funding sought
across all categories may not exceed
$5,000.Please Note - the Community Newsletter
Category is not included in this total.Groups who
are successful in obtaining funding in Round 1
will be ineligible to apply for funding in Round 2.
How to apply
Application kits will be available from August 5,
2013 at the City Of Greater Bendigo Municipal
Offices in Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo, City of
Greater Bendigo Heathcote office, Main Street,
Heathcote or online.
Further information please contact City of
Greater Bendigo’s Community Grants Officer,
Narelle Lyle on 5434 6214 or email:
grants@bendigo.vic.gov.au
CITY TO ISSUE FINES FOR LATE PET
REGISTRATION FEES
The City of Greater Bendigo will next week fine
pet owners who have failed to pay their pet
registration fees.
There are approximately 1000 pet registration
fees outstanding and owners will be fined $289
for each unregistered pet from August 12.
CARERS PROGRAM
Bendigo Community Health is conducting a
fantastic program for carers called, The Carer
Wellbeing Program.
The program is FREE and provides a
comprehensive health and wellbeing assessment
and follow-up health coaching session for carers.
Contact details are:
Bendigo Community
Health Services
Phone:
(03) 54 344 300
Email:
carerwellbeingprogram@bchs.com.au
Claire
Ellis
Personal
Trainer
Fitness
Australia
Registra<on
Classes
now
held
in
Goornong
Telephone
for
session
details
0459
330
070
• Ladies
Evening
Classes
• Day
0me
Mums
&
Kids
Classes