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ISSUE 95JUNE 2016

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DOUBLE DOORS FOR THE CURIOUS MIND

PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 13

SEND THOSE WINTER VIRUSES PACKING

WINTER WARMERS’

ALTONA’S OWN AMBASSADOR

The term community is common in today’s language, and when used to describe Altona, a positive adjective generally precedes it. Words such as wonderful, peaceful, caring - the adjectives speak for themselves. However, the word community means more than just people who live in the same area. “…it may well be used to bring together a number of elements, for example, solidarity, commitment, mutuality and trust.”(infed.org). Each one of those elements, and more, were on display at the Altona Yacht Club, where the Brown family hosted a fundraiser Trivia Night, for 16-year-old Jamie Brown. Participating in World Challenge has been a dream of Jamie’s since he was in grade four at Altona Primary School, and this year he will be amongst a group of students from Footscray City College who will be part of the 2016 Peru Expedition. Solidarity was shown by Jamie’s family, his mum, (not having slept all week while bringing together the Trivia night), his brother and father working tirelessly, and by all who contributed to raising an amount that far exceeded expectations. Altona Yacht Club gave their venue and staff, Kooringal Golf Club and Farm Stay Seven Hills Tallarook, donated raffl e prizes, as did friends and family. The highest bid in the Silent Auction, which included some wonderful items, was an original painting by local

artist, Nella Boonen, depicting Altona Pier with Jamie and a Lama sitting on it. Jamie’s commitment, and his compassion, is refl ected in his hard work, studying while working two jobs, (one job was not enough to raise the money he needed). It was also refl ected in his speech, “I am doing this challenge because I want to help people, and that is what I want to do with my life”. Mutuality, the sharing of sentiments, and everyone shared more than one sentiment, to not only help Jamie, but to help those Peruvians who will benefi t so much from this group of young people working in their community. “Last year, World Challenge teams helped to renovate over 130 school classrooms, established 25 new community vegetable gardens and assisted on over 20 projects dedicated to the conservation of endangered species” (http://www.worldchallenge.com.au/school-expeditions). Trust is defi ned by the merriam-webster.com as a belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective. There were nearly one hundred people at the fundraiser, and each and every one of them trusts Jamie, because they know the four words defi ning trust apply to the young man from Altona, Jamie Brown, who simply wants to help people.

Jenny Bates

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0408 659 940 or aroundsell@gmail.com

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

PUDDLING WITH THE PUBLISHER

So here we are, staring down the barrel of a long, cold Winter and I know what you are thinking…. hibernation! I know, because that is what I am thinking too.

Winter is my least favourite time of year – it’s grey, and although I can appreciate the beauty of grey from an interior design perspective, I prefer my weather in a slightly warmer colour palette.

If I am being honest, it is the ongoing lack of sunshine that really gets me down and by the end of August, I am a shadow of my Summer self.

This year in particular, I will have to work extra hard to keep the Winter Blues at bay – I am growing a human, which can present diffi culties in itself.

Pregnancy is one hell of an undertaking and my second time around has been troublesome to say the least. Don’t get me wrong – I am 100% grateful and know full well that it will all be worth it in the end, but my goodness do they make you

work for it!

So as I approach the third trimester and the season of doom simultaneously, I will be looking for the positives – meals from the slow cooker, binge watching episodes of Game of Thrones, snuggling with my girl under my favourite fl uffy throw and hopping into my bed, where the electric blanket has taken care of the chill!

So enjoy your casseroles, read your community paper and know that together, we will get through this.

Winter is Coming, but so too is my baby and that is something to look forward to.

Thanks in advance,Melissa Longo

The end of June means the end of the fi nancial year for businesses, and serving the community is our business.

The number of compliments we receive monthly has been both reassuring and appreciated by all members of our support group, most of whom are volunteers.

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When you receive our goodies and see their real value and can offer them FREE to your friends, who then might join our list, you’ve done your job - you’ve helped us survive and grow in our present tough world and we thank you, our readers. We start the new fi nancial year, by electing a new government, which ever it may be, coalition or composition. I guess we’ll fi nd out our fate in July.

Bill McPherson

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GOOD NEWS STORIES…A word from the Editor…

The world is just full of positivity, but everywhere you look there are bad news stories, doing their best to keep us all separate and afraid. Well I for one am ready to turn the tide with some good old fashioned Good News Stories! If you have anything positive that you think warrants sharing, send it to me at editor@aroundaltona.com.au with Good News Stories in the subject line – I can’t wait to spread the positivity!

Our fi rst Good News Story is about a community run project, helping out children with disabilities – it doesn’t get much more positive than that!

BUSYFEET – EXPANDING HORIZONS WITH DANCE.

Busyfeet is a program operated by the fi ve Rotary Clubs in the Hobsons Bay City area. A community project; Altona, Altona City, Point Gellibrand, Williamstown and Yarraville are all working together on this, expanding the horizons of children with physical and intellectual disabilities, through the magic of music and dance.

Completely run by volunteers, Busyfeet are creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to express themselves creatively.

With qualifi ed dance teachers and Accredited Occupational

Therapists involved, parents can rest easy knowing that their children are being well looked after, whilst engaging with other children in an extra curricular activity.

The new term kicks off on Thursday the 14th of July, running from 5pm to 6pm, at Eleny P.A.C., 324 Kororoit Creek Rd, in Williamstown. The fully professional dance studio also provides a space for parents/carers to enjoy a quiet coffee, while their child embraces the beauty of dance. Children aged 6-16 can get involved, and the cost to families is simply a gold coin donation per child!!

To register interest for your child, or to be a volunteer dance helper please contact Ray, via email at Raylipscombe44@bigpond.com. Families can also check out the Rotary club’s website for contact details.

Melissa Longo

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Photo page

Our regular photographer Jenny Bates has been happy-snapping all over town! If you are looking to add to our fabulous photo page, please send your pics to me at editor@aroundaltona.com.au, or use the tag #aroundaltona, on Instagram.

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SUPER EASY SLOW COOKED LENTIL AND VEGGIE SOUP

Winter Warmers…

This is one of my favourite recipes during these cold winter evenings. It’s awesomely easy. It helps, to chop up the veggies and soak the lentils the night before. Then in the morning, if you can spare 5-10 minutes, saute and tip it all into the slow cooker for the day. Dinner sorted!This hearty soup is fi lled with ridiculous amounts of nutritious, tasty ingredients that are sure to keep the doctors away.Lentils are jam packed with goodies such as potassium and calcium, dietary fi bre, lean protein, and iron - all great for digestion, control of diabetes - even weight loss. Ginger, turmeric, and garlic have anti-infl ammatory properties – why is that a big deal? Well research has found a link between infl ammation and illness.So drink up. Keep warm. And live well!Serves 6-8

Ingredients• 2 cups brown lentils (soaked overnight)• 3 carrots chopped• 2 celery sticks chopped• 1 large brown onion chopped• 2 cm ginger crushed• 2 cloves garlic• 5 cloves• 1 can whole or crushed tomatoes• 4 cups chicken stock• Water to top up• 1 tbsp Cumin• 1 tbsp Turmeric• Olive oil to saute• Salt and pepper to seasonMethod1. Saute onion, garlic, ginger, carrot and celery in oil with cumin, cloves, and turmeric until ingredients are slightly soft (and there’s a yummy smell in the air)2. Add tomatoes and simmer for a couple of minutes3. Tip it all into a slow cooker4. Pour in lentils, chicken stock, and enough water to cover everything5. Set the slow cooker on low for at least 6 hours6. Season to tasteEnjoy with crusty bread (and maybe a generous slather of butter! :)

By Cynthia Marinakos

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KOROROIT CREEK TRAIL

I was proud to announce last week that a $650,000 Andrews Government grant will help Hobsons Bay City Council build a 3.2km section of the 7.5km missing link of the Kororoit Creek Trail.

This is a vital project for Melbourne’s West, one which will improve access to open space and increase opportunities for physical activity and social connectedness across our whole community.

The grant comes through the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, which is giving communities all over Victoria the state-of-the-art sport and recreation facilities we promised.

I’d like to congratulate Hobsons Bay City Council for their ongoing advocacy and hard work on this project, as well as the Friends of the Lower Kororoit Creek for the immense difference they have made to the creek and the local environment.

Altona Loop Stations Upgrade

The Andrews Labor Government has announced $2 million in improvements for stations on the Altona Loop. The works will upgrade Altona, Westona, Seaholme, Laverton and Newport stations.

New shelters will be built at several stations, as well as extra seating and more myki readers, to make it quicker and easier to catch the train.

Passenger information displays will be rolled out across the Altona Loop, and an additional entrance will also be created at Altona Station. An unused waiting room at Westona Station will be refurbished and opened to passengers again.

If you have any questions about these or any other matters, please contact me on (03) 9395 0221

or email me at jill.hennessy@parliament.vic.gov.au. Visit my website www.jillhennessy.com.au for updates and news throughout the month.

Jill Hennessy

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‘Stay Curious’ is the theme of this year’s Williamstown Literary Festival and Program Director, Loraine Callow said this year’s program will ‘open doors to surprises’. The very essence of being curious is that overwhelming itch to explore ideas and fuel discovery. As committee volunteer and author Lowen Clarke said, “curiosity is the driving force for everything.”Committee volunteer, Professor Chris Ringrose wrote a poem for the event, refl ecting on books as ‘double doors’ - ‘inviting lives inside your own’. Books, he said, introduced him to ‘things I never knew I wanted until then’ and ‘things I didn’t want to know.’ His poem was an adventure and we loved it.Leigh Hobbs, Australian Children’s Laureate and much loved creator of ‘Old Tom’ and ‘Mr Chicken’, offi cially launched the festival. He spoke about the element of curiosity during his childhood in Williamstown. “The old Powerhouse was a big, crazy, noisy monster - for a kid it was fabulous; magic!”For those of us listening - we were transported into the magic and curiosity of our own childhoods; to a different

time in Williamstown, a place and a time that Hobbs described as “a marvelous playground”.“There’s a mad dash, daggy something about it!” He said. “My aunts and uncles were everywhere and before the Westgate Bridge, it was cut off from everyone else.” Hobbs took us into conversations with his Pa, Guy Fawkes bonfi res and a house they were certain was haunted. “How could I not be curious?” He said.A highlight that shouldn’t be missed is the Saturday night’s Stereo Stories with Vin Maskell and his team. Words and music woven together into the fabric of our memories. June 18 and 19 cannot come soon enough.Curiosity will be explored in every shape and form at the Festival. Pop your head in on the weekend, or book your sessions and plan ahead. Check out the Willy Lit

Fest program for 2016 at www.willylitfest.org.au, or jump on their Facebook site.

Petronella BoonenPhotos - Jenny Bates

DOUBLE DOORS FOR THE CURIOUS MIND

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Notices

ADAVIC ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

SUPPORT GROUP

COMMUNITY CAFÉ

Connect with others in a safe environment to share experiences and

coping strategies.

Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre,

Sargood St, Altona.

$5 Casuals / $3 Members

For more info phone: (03) 9853-8089 | email: adavic@adavic.org.au |

visit: www.adavic.org.au

Join us for a three course meal. $8.00/$5.00 Concession 12.00 noon to 1.00pm Every Wednesday

Laverton Community Centre Function Room,

95-105 Railway St, Laverton. Bookings by Monday essential.

Every Friday Altona Meadows Community

Centre, 28 Trafalgar Avenue, Altona

Meadows. Booking by Thursday essential.

For Bookings call: 8368 0177

ALTONA NORTH COMBINED PROBUS

CLUB:Retired or semi-retired?

Interested in developing new friends, or interests. Join our

friendly group at the Community Hall, Cypress Av., Brooklyn

-10.00am on 3rd Wednesday of each month. Guest speakers, trips and other activities are

organised. Enquiries: Murray 9314 2593

THE PROBUS CLUB - LAVERTON

The Probus Club of Laverton meets on the 4th Monday of each month at The Hub, Laverton, at 10am. Probus is an organisation

for retired and semi-retired people, who get together for a ‘cuppa’ and listen to a guest speaker. Meetings

are over by noon.If you are interested and free on

22nd February contact Jan or Tom on 97426080.

HOBSONS BAY (ALTONA)GARDEN CLUB

We invite you to join us. We meet at 1pm on the third Monday of each month, at the Youth Hall corner of Sugargum Dr & Civic Pde, Altona.

We have great speakers, demonstrations & a trading table.Enjoy a social afternoon tea with

warm and friendly people.Inquiries please ring Val on

9398 2002 or Bernice 93142593

DO YOU ENJOY SINGING? The Altona Community Choir invites you to come along and

join us on Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30 at the Altona Seniors Citizen Centre on the

corner of Sargood and Queen St. No singing experience required, we have a conductor and pianist to teach us the music. Anyone

over the age of 16 is welcome to come along. Interested?

Call or SMS Paula on 0409 215 352.

THE ALTONA MACULAR AND LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP

Meetings on the Third Monday of each month.

10a.m, at Trinity Uniting Church, 7 Seves St. Altona.

All welcome.Enquiries to Pat: Tel. 9398 4503

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Is drinking costing you more than money?

24 hour helpline 1300 22 22 22

No matter where in the area someone rings this number

from, it will be answered locally.

WESTGATE DIA-BETES SUPPORT

GROUPMeets 1st Tuesday of the month.At Altona Bowling Club, Civic

parade, AltonaAt 10am.

Contact Elaine on 92555501, or 0415030996.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT A LOVED

ONE’S DRINKING?You can see what it’s doing to them and are concerned about

what it’s doing to you.Call Al-Anon Family Groups

1300 ALANON (1300 252 666).24-hour helpline.

FRIENDSHIP CLUBALTONA DAY VIEW

CLUBView, which is a national club, gives women the opportunity

to meet regularly, to share their walks in life, make

friendshipsand listen to guest speakers.Importantly, the club raises funds for the Smith family for the Learning for Life

program.Altona view meets the 3rd

Wednesday of the month, at Altona R.S.L.

Doors open 11am for an 11.30am start.

Contact Janet on: 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176.

ALTONA LADIESPROBUS CLUB

FUN, FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSHIP

We meet every 4th ThursdayAt the Altona RSL – 10am start.

We have monthly speakers,Theatre outing every 4th Monday

Lunch dine out every 3rd WednesdayOccasional trips and outings

New members will be made very welcome

Enquiries to Merle – 9398 3640Or Jenny – 9398 3379

Takes place on the second Saturday of every month from

10:30am to 11:30am at the Rotunda in Logan Reserve

PierStreet, Altona.

THE ALTONA FRUIT AND VEGIE SWAP

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WHAT WOMEN WANTWhat do women want? I have asked this question many times, often coming up with the same answer. Women want to know what the heck their husband was thinking. Is it just me, or do other women sometimes wonder what goes through their husband’s mind? Does it seem that when something should have been, nothing really was?Where we live, the major source of heating is the wood fi replace. Not long after we moved in, Hubby and I were in the kitchen one evening, admiring a lovely orange glow above the skylight. It looked like fi reworks but it didn’t take long to realise that in the bush, nobody lights fi reworks in the middle of winter. Or any time for that matter.Hubby raced outside to confi rm we had a chimney fi re. The children and dogs were woken, rugged up and brought outside as he dragged the hose onto the roof. It was a messy operation, but no damage was sustained and a lesson was learned. So...The following year as the weather grew cool, I arrived

home from work to the promise of Hubby cleaning out the chimney ready to light the fi re. Pleased at the thought of a warm house and clothes that would dry overnight on the clothes horse, I heard the sound of productivity as I walked along the verandah. Opening the door, I saw him bent over the fi replace, surrounded by brooms, brushes and pans. Then it dawned on me. What was that noise? It sounded like a vacuum. But the only vacuum inside is my new…. Oh God…. Surely not.Yep. Hubby was vacuuming out the fi replace with the DC39. At

this point I was most displeased. I launched into a tirade of abuse, questioning his motive. Why would he use the Dyson, when there is an old Volta in the garage? He looks at me through the dust-fi lled haze, with a perplexed look, and calmly says “but honey, the fi replace is really, really clean”.Of course it is. You have just used my new $800 vacuum to clean it out. Help!Dee Simpson.You can also fi nd me at http://comejoindee.com/

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ARTHRITIS AND PETS

Arthritis is a debilitating disease affecting millions of people, and pets, all over the world. Arthritis is infl ammation of the joints, where the cartilage lining the joints wear down, causing pain and discomfort. Arthritis can be more common in certain breeds due to genetics, however other factors can include old age, poor structure and development, obesity and unusual gait and conformation. Common signs of arthritis in pets are stiffness, limping, reluctance to exercise, or favouring a particular limb. Often the symptoms may become noticeably worse after resting, vigorous exercise or cooler weather.

There are a few ways to help support joint health, and reduce signs of arthritis. Weight management and exercise are important, keeping our pets at a healthy lean weight and preventing any excess impact on the joints. Exercise helps to increase fl exibility and movement, while also building muscle and limiting wear and tear on the joints.

If your pet is fi nding it diffi cult to get down stairs or jump, for example, into the car, onto the bed or couch, it may be benefi cial to get a ramp, so they don’t have to put any extra

pressure on their joints.

Professional massage and physical therapy can also be extremely benefi cial, to help reduce muscle stiffness and increase range of motion, reducing pain and discomfort.Supplements can be added to the diet to aid the reduction of infl ammation and pain, while helping to prevent further degeneration. Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3 and 6, and antioxidants such as Vitamin

A and E are all benefi cial. Glucosamine and chondroitin are another great combination for reducing pain, infl ammation and stiffness, and assist in rebuilding damaged joint cartilage.There are a range of effective treatments available for arthritic support, which can greatly reduce the pain and discomfort our pets experience. It is always best to consult a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has arthritis, or if you wish to add supplements to their diet, to ensure the best treatment plan is made for your pet.

Cindy BremnerNatural Pawfection- Animal Naturopath

0421-446-764

Pets Corner

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SEND THOSE WINTER VIRUSES PACKING!

Oh Melbourne…You’re getting Chilly! Caterina Morrison, Melbourne’s Leading Naturopath and Nutritionist talks to us about building an arsenal to send those Winter Viruses Packing.

Supplements can be benefi cial for colds, but they should be used only as an adjunct to the lifestyle measures already in place. Some of the more helpful options for cold (and fl u), above and beyond vitamin D, are listed below:

1. To avoid infecting others and re-infecting yourself, wash your hands often and fl ush used tissues down the toilet.

2. Vitamin C has been shown in more than 20 double-blind studies to be effective in reducing the severity of symptoms and the duration of the common cold. Take 250 to 500mg every two waking hours for maximum benefi t. Lower the dosage if diarrhea, excessive gas or gastrointestinal irritation occurs. A very potent antioxidant; I prefer the natural form such as found in acerola, which contains associated micronutrients.

3. Siberian Ginseng has been shown in studies to reduce the incidence of infection by over 95%. Take 1 cup of tea (in bags) three times a day for 8 – 10 weeks before the cold season starts. 4. Andrographis taken throughout the cold season reduces catching a cold and sneezing by more than 50%.

5. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus): The most famous herb in Chinese medicine for strengthening the immune system, which is now backed by scientifi c evidence.

6. Zinc lozenges are one of the most popular natural approaches to the common cold. There have been several double-blind studies showing zinc lozenges are effective in reducing the severity and symptoms of colds. Take zinc losenges at the fi rst sign of a cold to ‘short circuit’ the infection process. Make sure it is zinc gluconate or acetate, (other forms do not work), every two to three hours for at least a day. Sweeteners such as manitol or sorbitol may counteract the immune stimulant effect of zinc, so be sure to read the label if you use sweetened losenges.

7. Oregano Oil: The higher the carvacrol concentration, the more effective it is. Carvacrol is the most active antimicrobial agent in oregano oil. Not be be used by children under 12.

8. Elderberry: A study conducted by Israeli scientists showed that an elderberry extract could suppress the growth of infl uenza viruses in lab dishes. The same research team reported that patients given the extract recovered faster. It is thought its potent antioxidants may enhance immune function.

9. Probiotics: These friendly bacteria that turn milk into yogurt can help keep your defenses in top form. Upwards of 70 percent of the immune cells that produce antibodies live in the lining of your digestive tract. Keeping them in peak shape may help you battle colds and fl u.

10. Olive leaf extract: Widely known as a natural, non-toxic immune system builder.

11. Drinking plenty of liquids will not only keep your respiratory system moist, which repels infections, but also improves the function of infection-fi ghting white blood cells by decreasing the concentration of compounds that are in solution in the blood. The type of liquids you consume is very important. Studies have shown that drinking concentrated sources of sugars, such as the glucose, fructose and sucrose found in soft drinks, honey or juice, greatly reduces the ability of the white blood cells to kill bacteria.

12. A tea made from a combination of elderfl ower, yarrow, boneset, linden, peppermint, ginger and manuka honey: drink it hot and often for combating a cold or fl u. It causes you to sweat, which is helpful for eradicating the virus from your system.

Colds and other viral respiratory infections are the most common diagnoses for which antibiotics are prescribed. Antibiotics cannot help fi ght a cold since they are not effective against viruses. However, see your Health Practitioner, or GP under these conditions:

• A chest congestion develops.• If fever rises above (38.8c) for more than 3 days. • If yellow or white spots appear in the throat.• Any enlarged lymph nodes in the neck.• If there is wheezing or shortness of breath.

For more Health Tips for your Best Health Ever, Like Caterina’s Facebook Page, Caterina Morrison, Naturopath, Health And Wellbeing Expert.

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Williamstown Chronicle Friday 17th June 1946

TAIL WAGGERS OF ALTONA.

Alighting at Altona station on Thursday morning, a visitor was greeted by a score of dogs whose main business seemed to be awaiting the coming and going of the trains. Leaving the station, another half dozen were to be seen recumbent along the side of the station, basking in the winter sunshine. On stepping into Pier Street, the shopping centre and hub of business; some 30 or 40 more dogs were in evidence. There were varieties nearly suffi cient to satisfy the requirements of a kennel club catalogue. Apart from the nondescript, there was the kelpie, the Irish, Scotch and Australian terrier, the collie, the whippet, the silky terrier, the Pekinese, the setter and the ubiquitous fox terrier. Suddenly a black long-haired dog of massive build, hove in sight brandishing aloft a huge rib of prime beef, at once the admiration and the envy of the excited pack which gathered around him and followed him as he crisscrossed the roadway and careered up and down the main thoroughfare. This was the hunter, triumphant, and none dared to challenge him for the prize. Finally the marauder broke off, leaving the animated mob behind him, and disappeared into a distant and secluded quarter to devour his quarry.

“Plenty of dogs at Altona,” observed the visitor, to an elderly gentleman standing outside the newsagent’s shop - “Yes,” was the reply, “the dog cart ain’t been around for a week or two.”

Williamstown Chronicle Friday 5th June 1942

ALTONA RESIDENT FINED £50.

Over 450 bottles of beer had been seized and confi scated by the Licensing Police at the Altona sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.AA, where returned soldiers gather together in the evening to partake of a “drop of the doin’s “. Licensing Police charged a man with the disposal of liquor unlawfully. The prosecuting offi cer stated that he visited the premises in Blyth Street on 11th April at 11.30 p.m. There was a dance at the hall, and in a side room, fi tted up as a bar room, men were discovered partaking of liquor. The club was not registered, and had no licence to dispose of liquor to members or any other person. Counsel for the defence said his client was the representative of the club, and took the responsibility. He was a returned soldier, and a man of impeccable character and behaviour. He asked for a minimum penalty. Mr. Hill, P.M., in deciding, said as a returned soldier his sympathy was with the A.I.F. men, but he could not permit personal feelings as a magistrate to interfere with his offi cial duties. The police had paid a second ‘visit’ to the club on 13th April, and in a further search discovered quantities of beer and spirits stowed away in secret places. Judging from the amount of liquor in stock, the club had been evidently doing a fl ourishing business. The penalty would be £50, the liquor to be confi scated.

Greg Milne

THIS MONTH IN 1946 AND 1942

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHERRY LAKE WARD COUNCILLORS

2016-17 Budget

Hobsons Bay City Council plans to spend $33.49 million on

capital works during 2016-17. Council released its proposed

2016-17 Budget in April, with a hefty capital works

program to focus on asset renewal, such as fi xing roads

and buildings, as well as new infrastructure, including

drains and footpaths. This budget importantly sets a

goal over the next three years to ensure every residential

street has a footpath on at least one side of the road. That

translates on the ground to more than 17 kilometres of

new footpaths over three years. That is just one of many

examples of the critical community infrastructure that

will be funded from this budget. In addition to the more

obvious services, such as garbage collection and planning,

we fund over 100 services including fi ve libraries, meals

on wheels, aged services, disability services, children and

youth services, mmunization sessions, cultural events and

local business development. This is the fi rst year of the

state government’s rate capping policy and while Council

proposes a rate increase that is in line with the legislated

2.5 per cent cap, the actual rate increases experienced by

individual ratepayers will be different, due to this being a

municipal revaluation year, when people’s properties get

revalued. The budget is scheduled to be adopted by Council

at the Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 28 June.

Cresser Reserve revetment works

A temporary pathway has been constructed at Cresser

Reserve while the rock revetment and beach access works

take place. The path has created confusion among the

community, with some users concerned that this path

is the fi nal alignment. On site signage has been made

clearer and users, including bicycle user groups, have

been consulted and are happy with the planned fi nal

alignment. Work on the seawall itself will now include a

handrail to accommodate for the differing heights in the

wall. The project is continuing on time and is expected to

be complete this month.

Langshaws Reserve cricket net renewal

Council is renewing the cricket nets at Langshaws Reserve,

Altona North. The existing cricket nets have reached the

end of their life span and it has been identifi ed that they

should be relocated to a more suitable position on the

reserve. Works are now under way and will be fi nished

this month. The cricket net renewal also coincides with a

refurbishment of the pavilion. Both projects are expected

to cause minimal disruption to residents and user groups

of the popular reserve.

Cherry Lake Ward Cr Sandra Wilson

Contact details: 0419 287 117 or

swilson@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Cherry Lake Ward Cr Jason Price

Contact details: 0438 871 814 or

jprice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Council’s website – www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Issue 9516

Hobsons Bay Council has introduced an easy way for issues to be reported to council - at the push of a button - a phone camera button. A free app called Snap Send Solve, (available for both android and Apple) means anyone with this app can take a photo of an overfl owing rubbish bin, an unsafe footpath, pot holes, offensive graffi ti, a European wasp invasion, (maybe

use a zoom lens), and so many other areas that are within the Councils domain. Simply snap a photo, the App will send it to council, then the council will solve it - hopefully. If the council is not aware of an issue, they cannot fi x it; this is a way to make where we live even better than it is!

Jenny Bates

Are you hosting a special event in our community? A fundraiser, an exhibition, an opening (or closing), or simply a celebration you would like to share?

Contact the editor via email at editorpointcook@gmail.com with your event details, including the venue, time and date and we will endeavour to send someone along, to ensure your event is recorded in words, as well as pictures.

SNAP, SEND, SOLVE

COMMUNITY - SHARING AND CARING

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Flick Chic Recommends…

If you haven’t quite had your fi ll of Superhero movies yet, X-Men: Apocalypse is ready to entertain you. At a running time of 2 hours and 24 minutes, it is also ready to test your endurance levels. Be sure to go to the toilet before the movie starts.

So where does the latest X-Men instalment sit in the scheme of things? Well it is nowhere near as good as the most recent offering from the Marvel Universe, Captain America – Civil War, but few fi lms will rival the quality of that. I enjoyed it more than the last DC offering, Batman vs. Superman, but to be fair, at this stage, I am fi rmly on Team Marvel.

I think the one thing we have come to expect from Marvel is consistency and though Apocalypse is no where near it’s predecessors, it is by no means the horror show that most reviewers would have you believe.

The story picks up 10 years after the events of Day of Future Past. Magneto is incognito as Joe Normal with a family and all, Raven/Mystique is helping to smuggle mutants into hiding and Professor Xavier is doing what he has always done…. helping young mutants adjust to life with powers, in a world that just doesn’t understand them.

When the original Mutant rises from the depths of an Egyptian tomb, with plans to wipe out the world and rule it all, the gang must come together to save it all!!

The casting is great, as it always is in the Marvel Universe, and with younger versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops and Storm in the mix, those of us familiar with the original X-Men fi lms, gain particular enjoyment from the comparisons. Speaking of

original X-Men, be sure to watch out for a Wolverine cameo, that almost steals the show!

The scripting is a little cheesy in spots, as is the delivery - particularly by Michael Fassbender who is usually fl awless in his craft. The CGI is a little heavy handed at times, and the clunkiness of the story allows for a dragging sensation that isn’t helped by the excessive running time.

Overall though, Bryan Singer has directed another fairly enjoyable fi lm to add to the ongoing X-Men saga, which in turn, continues to add to this rich and diverse universe, in a clever and creative way.

Melissa Longo

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Issue 9518

“It was a dark and stormy night….”;That’s how I always begin;But try as hard as I might,

Nothing else comes out from within.

I’ve been trying to write a novel,A baffl ing murder mystery.

How can others do it so well:Wallace, Wambaugh and Connelly?

I just know it will be a thriller,But as yet it won’t come out.It is sure to be a best seller;Of that I have nary a doubt.

With blood and sex on every page,The readers won’t put it down.The critics about it will rage:I’ll be the toast of the town.

It has this brilliant detective,Inspector Terrence Augustus Flynn.As a sleuth, he’s brave and effective,But human; he’s not averse to sin.

He’s been married three or four times;At domesticity he’s a failure;

But he’s good at solving crimes:No smarter cop in Australia.

There’s a serial killer rapist,Who never leaves any clues,

But the plot has many a twist,The police and readers to confuse.

I can see me striding to the podiumIn a room fi lled with admiring eyes.

Press and other crime writers have come:I’ve won the Golden Dagger Prize.

I will sell the movie rightsTo a Hollywood producer:

An Oscar perhaps; my name in lights.I shall be rolling in clover.

So here I am at my laptop,Still thinking about what to writeAbout my vile villain and hero cop:

“It was a dark and stormy night…….”

Jack Nystrom

CRIME WRITER

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LITTLE WINDOWS OF GREATNESS

At a time when our social conscience is steered towards slow living and minimalism, there’s one exhibition held at Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre that gives good ground to the phrase ‘less is more’.The Hobsons Bay Art Society’s 5 X 7 Art Prize Exhibition was a delightful mix of styles, mediums, messages and infl uences mounted on the gallery wall, like beautiful little windows into the creative minds of the makers.Hobsons Bay Art Society’s Kirsten Craggs said what makes this exhibition a champion of community events is that it is inclusive and affordable. The $5.00 entry has welcomed broader participation including a number of local schools.“There are just over 350 artworks from 250 artists,” Craggs said. “We used to have the Qenos art show, but we just don’t have the space. We needed to fi nd a way to hang the large volume of art, so we decided on the 5 x 7 format.”Artist Jenny Picci said what makes these exhibitions so successful is the cosmopolitan environs of Altona itself, with its cafe culture and walking groups. “Everyone says hello to people,” she said.

“The colours of Australia infl uence my art,” said participating artist Natalie Gingell, who emigrated to Australia two and a half years ago. With a background in art and early childhood education, Gingell has been running afterschool art classes at Louis Joel for our younger budding artists.Finding a favourite was tough! Oil, acrylic and watercolours; pencil, ink and photography – life-like representations of cityscapes and ships and symbolic expressions of fl ight and passion. I loved one for its richness in colour and another for its simplicity.The exhibition was sponsored by Hobsons Bay Council, Qenos and Atelier Art and for individuals, 1st Prize went to Larissa McFarlane, 2nd to Franciska Howard and 3rd to Karin Zeller, with Hasnain Syedah, Sue Kelly and Carolyn O’Neill all highly commended.For schools, 1st prize went to Williamstown North Primary, followed by Spotswood Primary for 2nd prize and Williamstown High School (Pascoe St Campus) winning 3rd prize.

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Issue 9520

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY IN HOBARTHobart – a delicious combination of art, history and produce. Holiday there, and you will do it well. Here’s a couple of foodie favourites…EAT“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well” - Virginia WoolfMONA is for art, but they know that food and drink are inextricably linked to the experience. From the ferry ride over, where champagne, fi nger food and really great coffee fl ow, to MONA itself with its café, restaurant and bars, the edibles are really impressive. FRANK is South American infl uenced and on the waterfront. Everything’s designed to share. The grills are delicious, the vegetables complex and for a refreshing cocktail, you can’t go past their Pisco Sour.DRINK“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is strength, in water there is bacteria” - David AuerbachThe GLASS HOUSE is a must. Designed for comfort with a stunning aesthetic it hangs over Sullivan’s Bay. The centre piece is the bar, with a backdrop of backlit bottles, under a refl ective ceiling. The staff are warm, the wine list extensive and the food stunning (you’ll turn up for a drink and not want to leave). BE MERRY“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast” - John Gunther

YELLOW BERNARD is for coffee. In the easily navigated CBD it’s small, it’s focused and it’s good. A queue forms each morning, but service is quick. Tiny lovely morsels: macarons or yoyos are a perfect accompaniment to a great brew.If you need to start the day with something more substantial try MACHINE LAUNDRY CAFE in Salamanca Square, Battery Point. Again great coffee, creative eggs and friendly service in a quirky ex-laundromat.We have but brushed the surface. Approach Hobart with an open heart and a hearty appetite and you will have one fantastic trip away.Follow along on Facebook, Twitter (@AvalonAirportAU) and Instagram (@avalonairport).