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Car Torque Drives Action at the Hobsons Bay Community WorkshopHobsons Bay Mens Shed Network hosted its second Car

Torque meet at the Hobsons Bay Community Workshop. The meet encourages enthusiasts to gather for a chat about their motor cars and bikes, swap stories and information and discuss restoration issues.

Representing the Williamstown Motor Cycle Club was Bill McNamara, who rode a 1927 BSA. Bill said the weather and venue was perfect for such events.

Jack Kendall said he has had his blue 1935 Ford since about 2004.

“You’ve got to be a bit crazy,” Jack says with great pride for the beautiful blue and silver vehicle.

“It took four years and around $40,000 to restore.”

Above - Hobsons Bay Community Workshop Coordinator, Daniel Kuiper.

Below - Bill McNamara, representing the Williamstown Motor Cycle Club rode in on a 1927 BSA.

Everyone enjoyed the BBQ lunch and even if you’re not a vintage car owner, it was a great opportunity to kick back and see some stunning vehicles close up.

Around Point Cook’s Will Stjepovik said he has the ‘m’ in Mazarati, arriving in his Magna!

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Car Torque Drives Action at the Hobsons Bay Community Workshop (Continued)

Activities such as these bring the community together to see the opportunities available at the Hobsons Bay Community Workshop and the list of activities is growing.

Unfortunately the group deemed the printshop wasn’t generating enough interested people to participate and so Bill had to move printing of the Around Point Cook to his garage. We’d like to see it back there again. If you think you’d like to become involved in the printshop or any other Mens Shed activity, contact the new Hobsons Bay Community Workshop Coordinator, Daniel Kuiper on 9398 2383, via email on [email protected] or visit 280 Queen Street, opposite Karingal Golf Course. As they say, if the gate’s open, the Workshop is open.

For more information about Car Torque events planned at HBCW leave your email details at altona.classiccarsrestorationgroup.com.

Petronella Boonen

Editors CommentI had the pleasure of

attending this event and talking with the lovely members and non members who had taken the time out of their day to turn up either with their cars, or contribute to the BBQ, or just come for the company and talk with the members.

I had a great chat to Daniel who is the coordinator at the Hobsons Bay Community Workshop in relation to the challenges of the shed.

The more people that get involved in this (and its not far from Point Cook) the better.

Further to the above story I have heard along the grape vine that there may be positive developments in the printing portion of the workshop.

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A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITORAround Point Cook would like to wish everyone

a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

We still need some help with distribution and odds and ends, if you would like to get involved in this great little community paper please send me an email and I will start the ball rolling.

Local schools, if you would like to get involved, send in a good story or two and I will will try and include it. Also we are lacking in local sport information if you have any story that you would like to write in regard to local sport that would be very warmly received.

If you would like to get involved email me at: [email protected]

Some comments about the joy of participating in the State Election, 2010

On Election Day, I handed out How to Vote cards at a primary school in Altona. What a hoot that was! It was pouring rain, which I’m sure is no news to anyone, but I had a good time chatting to the other volunteers. I think we formed a bond

that transcended political boundaries. (It might’ve had something to do with the despair that comes from wet hair, wet feet, wet everything.)

After the polls closed, I hung around and scrutineered for the Labor Party MP, Jill Hennessy, who retained her seat gaining back ground from the by-election. What a privilege it was to see democracy in action. I was impressed with the way the vote counters got straight down to business. Some sat on the floor, some sat in chairs at a desk, but all pulled their weight, and we were finished by about 9.00 p.m. I’ve never seen this process before, but I’d be happy to participate again. Then I went home to tuck into some pizza and a nice cup of Milo before bed.

We are fortunate that we live in such a democracy, where you go free and unpunished for expressing your views.

Lisa Clements.

WALKING GROUP

Tuesday and Wednesday at 9amLeave from Point

Cook Town Centre Dry Cleaners

Thursday and Friday at 9am

Leaving from Jamieson Way

Community Centre

Enquiries 03 9394 7905 03 9395 1953 - Bev

Publishers NoteWhat a tremendous year!

Almost every day something major happened in the world

What a difference television and the Internet have made to our lives bringing us almost instant news from all over the globe – so much we are in various degrees of information overload and yet we are able to concentrate on matters local to us such as our Council, our Wyndham Municipality, our host of very special community groups, and of course, my special interest, the development of the Hobsons Bay Mens Shed Network.

Have you been to visit yet? – you are most welcome – every day signs of new developments show up as all the years of planning begin to unfold.

Since the signs went up to say when we are open membership has shot up from a little more than 30 to over 100 and continues to grow every week.

As you drive by on Queens you’ll find the Hobsons Bay Community Workshop opposite Kooringal Golf Course halfway between the Basketball courts and the sea in Altona Meadows.

If the gates are open we are open!

The workshop is shared by the Altona City Theatre, the Williamstown Theatre Group, and the Hobsons Bay Mens Shed Network and many hands-on activities are taking place on a number of days each week.

Expectations are for activities every day as membership grows and as the ladies, gentlemen, and their families become aware of the welcome that exists.

Whatever your interests are, you can either join a group or possibly start another – we always seek reliable group leaders so we can open the facility more often

While the magnificent woodwork shop is the heart of the building many activities are taking place such as the development of a Classic Car Restoration group which can be found at www.altona,carrestorationgroup.com www.altona,carrestorationgroup.com or an interesting Printing Group which is in the process of development while our computer group has already had successful beginner’s classes

Bill McPherson

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Point Cook Activity Group:More Than Just A Walking Group

Recently I joined the Point Cook Activity Group, and I am happy to say that I am loving it! So far I’ve only participated in the walks, which run four days a week: on Tuesdays and Wednesdays we leave around 9.00 a.m. from the dry cleaners near Coles, and on Thursdays and Fridays we leave from the Jamieson Way Community Centre. Men – you are most welcome to join in! In fact, we have several men who regularly walk with the group. There is no competition and you can walk at your own pace. Which, in my case, is approaching snail speed... Bring a brolly if it’s looking overcast, as we walk in all conditions. Occasionally I bring my Jack Russell Buster Charles along. He is also welcome, providing I pick up after him. My little lunatic gets lots of pats and attention from fellow walkers! A number of our walkers even drive over from other suburbs and there is a wealth of life experience and some interesting stories amongst our people. That’s a story for another day.

This morning we had a visit from a representative of the Heart Foundation, and we were issued with identity cards and a questionnaire to complete. Once the group registration is up and running, we will receive gifts for walking milestones. That’s great, but nothing could beat the bright red t-shirts our co-ordinator extraordinaire, Bev, issues. (Bev, you do a great job!). I’m sure many of our readers have seen the walking group in our red t-shirts. It occurred to me the other day that we could be likened to tomatoes with legs. But that’s also another story.

I’m also looking forward to learning Scottish Country Dancing, but I will have to wait until the new year for that. I haven’t made it to creative writing classes yet, nor have I made it to the craft group. Then there’s the tai-chi for arthritis, and the informal coffee and chat sessions. On Sunday 5th December we’re going to brunch over in Sanctuary Lakes.

So, just roll up and start getting involved! I can guarantee you that there are new friends and plenty of laughs coming your way if you do!

Bye for now,

Lisa Clements.

LYNNE KOSKY GAINS DEGREE

Former MP the Hon. Lynne Kosky has been awarded an Honorary Degree by Victoria University.

Ms Kosky was awarded the degree for contributions to educational reform, particularly in the TAFE and school sectors.

Ms Kosky recently joined VU as a strategic consultant for the University’s new Institute for Diversity, Educational Access and Success.

Enjoy Walking?We’d appreciate your help delivering some copies of

APC to letterboxes near you. How many? Whatever suits

you – we deliver to your door phone Bill on: 8307 8872

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For those with an interest in IT Reader contribution

PPC Advertising for Maximum Web Promotion. Engaging in pay-per-click (PPC) advertising has its own

benefits and drawbacks. But what exactly is PPC advertising and what it can do to your business?

Business nowadays is doing different kinds of austerity measures when it comes to advertising their products and services. This is because of high rates of placing ads on print and on television. But there is a fast growing approach that businessmen can utilize to bring their services closer to the people and that is through Internet Marketing.

One tool that is causing internet marketing popularity is PPC advertising. This is a technique used in search engine marketing that requires one to pay a fee every time someone clicks an ad on your website. Usually this placement is done through a bidding process. If you are a top bidder for your keywords/phrases, you are sure to be on the number one spot on all search engines. Just be sure of the effectiveness of your ad copy to get the most number of clicks you need for your business.

Here are the benefits of PPC advertising are:

1. You need not be a genius in computer and technology to be able to run this ad campaign.

2. Immediate results are seen after a few days.

3. No need to make a website conform to the SEO rules.

4. Nothing to lose even if you do not top the pages of different search engines. You can still always choose PPC advertising.

5. You can make use any search engine available.

6. You can type in any keyword you like.

Cons of PPC advertising includes:

1. Fixed payments every month to the search engine you choose.

2. Pay for each click received by your website. At times, visitors are just competitors or people playing pranks on search engines. This hassle wastes money you put in to this advertising.

3. Inability to pay for the fees next month would mean removal of your website on the paid listings.

4. This advertising can only be used temporarily because it is difficult to handle in the long run.

5. Pay-per-click pricing can be costly for long periods of time, therefore, this should be stopped after an ad campaign.

But how exactly PPC advertising can increase traffic, leads and sales?

PRE-QUALIFIED TRAFFIC. All visitors of your website are already considered as a qualified consumer or buyer of your product. PPC advertising leads your customers to you for a lesser cost.

INSTANT EXPOSURE, IMMEDIATE PROFITS. PPC search engines enable you to get your desired results fast. They will have your website live within just a few hours which means immediate increase in sale.

CONSISTENT TOP LISTINGS. This is to get your website on top of the sponsored search results for free. You just have to choose the keywords related to your site and business and place them within your web pages. After this, you are done.

PPC advertising enables advertisers to control their advertising campaigns. Advertisers have effectively targeted their audience and set their own price per click. PPC advertising networks provide the platform to identify the desired audience by geographic setting, topic and industry. These networks have a list of websites of the publishers where the ads will be placed.

Tools are provided by the networks to check how the pay per click limit is working for a certain advertiser. If its still competitive, would it be even listed among the paid search lists or does it generate sales? Of course, if the advertiser made the highest bid, the better chances the ad will be seen in the search engine. These networks too provide protection for the advertisers against click fraud. This advertising set-up allows advertisers to set a daily budget for his ads, thus, less spending for unnecessary clicks. Advertiser will never go over his budget.

In PPC advertising, what are important are the keywords and phrases. You have to select at least ten “very specific” keywords that would give you the best traffic in the search. Then, write the ad creatively but straightforward. Tell the truth about your product or service and do not lie. Good thing if your product or service will not disappoint those that are relying on your ad’s promise - but what if it did otherwise? Important too is the clarity of the ad. Do not use very vague languages. Include important details like the price.

You should also remember to budget your bids. Do not go overbidding because you will only lose your money and do not go so low that your ads will never get the chance to show up. Check your profit against your spending. If you see no progress then most likely you have to drop your ad campaign.

More and more advertisers have been using PPC advertising and it will continue to grow faster than any online advertising techniques. From revenues of $2.6 billion in 2004 to $5.5 billion in 2009, cost per click will dramatically go up as well from $0.29 to $0.36.

PPC advertising is new in online marketing and it is going to continue in the years to come. For advertisers, this means increase revenues with fewer advertising expenses, savings, more sales, good return of investment (ROI) and effective ad campaigns in the days to come.

Want more information, email [email protected]

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Is it something to be regarded as a work of beauty or art? Is it clever slogans or amusing prose? Is it workmanship to be judged for an award or recognition?

It’s none of the above.

Advertising is salesmanship multiplied. Nothing more and advertising copy, or copywriting, is salesmanship in print. The purpose of a copywriter’s job is to sell. Period.

The selling is accomplished by persuasion with the written word, much like a television commercial sells (if done properly) by persuading with visuals and audio.

As Claude Hopkins wrote in his timeless classic, Scientific Advertising:

“To properly understand advertising or to learn even its rudiments one must start with the right conception. Advertising is salesmanship. Its principles are the principles of salesmanship. Successes and failures in both lines are due to like causes. Thus every advertising question should be answered by the salesman’s standards.

“Let us emphasise that point. The only purpose of advertising is to make sales. It is profitable or unprofitable according to its actual sales.

“It is not for general effect. It is not to keep your name before the people. It is not primarily to aid your other salesmen.

Treat it as a salesman. Force it to justify itself. Compare it with other salesmen. Figure its cost and result. Accept no excuses which good salesmen do not make. Then you will not go far wrong.

“The difference is only in degree. Advertising is multiplied salesmanship. It may appeal to thousands while the salesman talks to one. It involves a corresponding cost. Some people spend $10 per word on an average advertisement. Therefore every ad should be a super-salesman.

“A salesman’s mistake may cost little. An advertiser’s mistake may cost a thousand times that much. Be more cautious, more exacting, therefore. A mediocre salesman may affect a small part of your trade. Mediocre advertising affects all of your trade.”

These points are as true today as they were when they were written nearly one hundred years ago!

Wise words from a reader.

What is advertising?

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More Australians choose financial resolutions

The party season might be closing in on us, but financial anxiety can stay around long after the wrapping paper and wine bottles are gone. More Australians each New Year decide to make smart resolutions to become more financially secure.

Peter Christodoulou, from local firm, Point Cook & Sanctuary Lakes Accounting says, “That first credit card bill of the year is hard proof of all the spending we have done over the holiday season. At least more people are taking advantage of the New Year for a financial ‘health check’. Putting your finances in order will not only help you get on top of your debts and save more money but also help effectively plan for the future.”

So how can you make some positive changes to your financial ‘health’ this year? Peter Christodoulou has some all-year-round tips to make sure you stick to your financial resolutions:

1. Pay off your ‘bad debt’ on your credit card – It might be hard to do without life’s luxuries, but spending money on depreciating assets won’t increase your wealth, and it might even cost you more in the long-term.

2. Set up an automatic savings plan - “Have part of your pay automatically deposited into an investment, such a managed fund, each month. Money you don’t see is a lot easier to save. This system will build up a savings pool for those unexpected emergencies and short-term goals,” says Peter Christodoulou.

3. Set goals for the year ahead and longer-term. Whether you want to pay off your home, buy a new car or save for a holiday, setting goals is the first step towards achieving your dreams. Once you have goals, put a plan in place to achieve them.

4. Implement a tax-effective investment strategy – The sooner you start a wealth creating investment plan the better, however, Peter Christodoulou recommends reviewing your tax position carefully. “Some investment strategies are more tax effective than others, so it’s worthwhile getting professional advice. Investing in super, targeting Australian shares, or gearing are examples of tax-effective strategies, but whether they are suitable will depend on your individual circumstances and tax position.”

5. Review your superannuation. This year brings changes to the super system so find out if you can gain from these. “From this year, couples can now split super contributions with their spouse, which can potentially minimise tax and increase their income on retirement. Also, for retirees, Government Pensions have new limits; this might mean you can now receive the Pension if you previously could not. Whether you are near or far to retirement it is never too late to seek advice about how you can improve your position.”

6. Guard your assets – Despite insuring our car or home we often forget about our most valuable asset, our income. Income Protection Insurance covers up to 75% of your gross income if you are injured or ill and unable to work – plus the premiums are generally tax deductible.

7. Don’t “set and forget” – Once you have your savings and investment plan on track, review it at least once a year, says Peter Christodoulou. “Legislation changes, world events and even marriage, divorce or redundancy can affect your investments. The New Year is a perfect time to do this to ensure your savings and investment plan stays on track.”

For the month of January, Point Cook & Sanctuary Lakes Accounting is offering all new clients a Complimentary Financial Health Check to the value of $300. For more

Do you know who wrote these well known quotes?

Check your responses against the answers further in this Issue.

Quote 1.

There was an old man with a beard,

Who Said, ‘It is just as I feared!

Two owls and a Hen,

Four larks and a wren,

Have all built their nests in my beard!’

Quote 2.

An army marches on its stomach.

Quote 3.

I keep six honest serving-men

(They taught me all I knew);

Their names are What and Why and When

And How and Where and Who.

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information, call (03) 9394 8800.

Peter Christodoulou from Point Cook & Sanctuary Lakes Accounting is an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants, an Australian Financial Services Licensee (No. 227232) and Australia’s largest independently owned network of financial planning accountants and advisers.The advice provided is general advice only as, in preparing it, we did not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs. Before making an investment decision on the basis of this advice, you should consider how appropriate the advice is to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances.

For more information, call or email:

Peter Christodoulou

Principal Client Adviser

P: (03) 9394 8800

M: 0448 44 88 46

E: [email protected]

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Footnotes with Kirrilee

Our feet are often the most neglected part of our body and often it is not until they become painful that we pay them the attention they deserve. Foot and leg pain should not be a part of your daily life. Often, it restricts our mobility and general well-being and at this point we finally realise how much we rely on them for our mobility and independence especially as we get older.

In an average lifetime, we walk around 120,000 kilometers, that’s 3 times around the world so it’s no wonder around 40% of Australian’s will experience some kind of foot problem at some point in their life, however many of us don’t see a Podiatrist until it is too late. So, what is a Podiatrist? Podiatrists are health care practitioners who diagnose and treat disorders of the feet and lower leg’s. They deal with all aspects of foot care from conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, corn’s and callous, painful ingrown toe nails, sporting injuries, flat feet and fungal infection’s on the nails etc.

Many of us think we are too young to see a Podiatrist yet foot care begins at any age. Early detection and management in young children and babies can reduce the effect of problems later in life.

Podiatrists work in all areas of health care including private practice, hospitals, nursing homes and community health centres. You do not need a referral to see a Podiatrist. Private health insurance funds cover podiatry services under their ancillary benefits. From July 1, 2004 people with chronic conditions and complex care needs affecting the feet (eg diabetes, arthritis) may be eligible for up to 5 podiatry consultations per year under the new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Items- Allied Health. This is the only case in which a GP referral is required. If you believe you are eligible for this service please contact your local GP to arrange an appropriate referral.

Kirrilee can be contacted at Point Cook Foot Clinic:

Located in the Point Cook Super Clinic,

Shop 101 Point Cook Town Centre,

Phone 9395.8077

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Laverton Point Cook Rotary Club

Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime.

There is an old Chinese proverb that is still very relevant today. It succinctly defines the long term difference in foreign aid projects where food parcels or cash are sent to provide relief in crisis zones, versus projects where expert training and the relevant resources are supplied to empower the affected people to be able to create their own better future. Each style of relief is appropriate in different circumstances, but the situation needs to be evaluated properly before a course of action is implemented.

This significance of this philosophy was not lost on the members of The Laverton Point Cook Rotary Club in a recent international project they have successfully completed. The developing country of Papua New Guinea has recently adopted the Victorian Schools Curriculum Teaching Standard known as Outcome Based Learning. However, in the absence of specific training for its implementation, the PNG teachers struggled with the concept.

With the vision of Rotarian, John Kinai, and the organisational ability of club member Chris Egger, 18 Papua New Guinean teachers from the mountain area of Mount Hagen were hosted for intensive 2 week training in local schools. Upon their return home, the teachers were given a State Reception. For most of the teachers it was the first time they had travelled in an aeroplane and many were surprised to see that our homes didn’t have earthen floors! The teachers were deeply grateful and a spokesperson said “their new knowledge will make an immense difference to the education of the local children.”

The Laverton Point Cook Rotary Club gratefully acknowledges the assistance and co-operation of the following schools: Carranballac College; Laverton P – 12 College; St Patrick’s College, Ballarat; Yuille Primary School, Wendouree; Sovereign Hill/Red Hill Primary School; and the Grampians Education Region

But this is not the only significant project that The Laverton Point Cook Rotary Club has undertaken recently. In late July, a 40 person

strong work party travelled to the still recovering bushfire region of Kinglake. This was a “hands on” project including home cleaning, wood cutting and garden maintenance. Without exception, every person involved was deeply touched by the experience. One volunteer said at the end of the day “I have gained far more than I have given and the experiences were more valuable than any cash donation to an appeal might achieve.

An ongoing project that the club manages is hosting international exchange students, and sponsoring international outbound students. Rotary’s not for profit student exchange program is far cheaper than commercially oriented exchange programs, yet offers the same and additional experiences.

The Laverton Point Cook Rotary Club is a very dynamic and friendly bunch of local people. At our regular meetings we frequently have guest speakers on the most diverse of topics.

This is just a snapshot of your local Rotary Club, the first service club in Point Cook. Membership is open to anyone over 18. The club meets each Wednesday evening for dinner at Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club. We would love you to join us. Enquiries to Chris Woods (h) 9395 9918

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All AboardThese photos were taken during the March long weekend

earlier in the year when Streamrail Victoria held an open day at the Newport workshops.

Steamrail, a locally based organisation whose membership comes from across the state, is based from the Newport Workshops and uses preserved and restored Victorian trains to run heritage tours on the mainlines of Victoria.

The open day was a chance for rail fans to come see behind the scenes of this volunteer group. Streamrail conducts tours across the state – for more information, check out the website, www.steamrail.com.au

- David Wombat Lyons

Quote Answers.(Q1. Edward Lear (1812 –

1888) ‘Book Of Nonsense’. Q.2 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821) (Attributed). Q3. Rudyard Kipling (1865 – 1936) ‘ The Elephant’s Child’.

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Brain Teasers Here are two puzzles to test

your brainpower. Read each puzzle aloud and see if you can decipher the conversations:

Puzzle One – Easy!

Saville der dago

Toussin buses inaro

Nojo demis trux

Summit cousin

Summit dux

Puzzle Two – Not so easy!

FUNEM?

SVFM

FUNEX?

SVFX

OKMNX

Solutions:Puzzle One – Translation:

“Say, Willie, there they go,

Thousand buses in a row.”

“No, Joe, them is trucks,

Some with cows in,

Some with ducks.”

Puzzle Two – Translation:

“Have you any ham?”

“Yes, we have ham.”

“Have you any eggs?”

“Yes, we have eggs.”

“OK, ham and eggs.”

Altona Summer Safety Family DayThe sound of good music and children giggling on a jumping

castle, were the first things we noticed at the Summer Safety Family Day held at Logan Reserve, Altona. The music came to us courtesy of Code 1, Victoria Police Rock Band and judging from the crowd listening and dancing on the grass, the boys in blue were great.

We visited the Fire Brigade Smoke Buster Experience, where visitors got to see what it’s like to be a fire fighter in an emergency situation.

There were calls for volunteers for the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard with information available about training in small boat operation, maintenance, navigation and radio operation.

St John Ambulance also called for ‘extraordinary people’ with volunteer training available on Monday nights.

Don Bevan who has been involved with St John’s for around eight years, says community work has always been part of his life. Some may know Don from his work at Little Athletics or his recent appointment as crossing guard on Civic Parade, Altona.

Some volunteers wear many hats – perhaps you’ve been looking for a new one.

Here are some of the contacts we came across:

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard

www.coastguard.com.au

St John Ambulance

www.stjohnvic.com.au 1300 360 455

Altona SES 9684 6666

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READER CONTRIBUTIONODE TO JULIA GILLARD

All praise to a great gal Ms Gillard,Who’s reached the top of the tree,A journey for a woman quite hard,Which she can be when she has to be.

She goes by the name of Julia,Female equivalent of Julius;She’s now PM of Australia,Her destiny is to rule over us.

Were her folks thinking of CaesarWhen they bestowed on her this handle?Did they think she would go so farAnd be a so brightly burning candle.

She has devoted her life to politics,This most formidable redhead,About which she knows all the tricks,And she’s evidently well read.

As a speaker she is articulateIn advocating what is right;She just loves parliamentary debateAnd can down anyone in a fight.

She represents the people of Lalor,Named for a great Victorian rebel;She’d followed a career in the Law,And now gives her opponents hell.

Some people say she’s a Lefty;(She’s certainly well tinged with “red”)But as a pollie she’s very nifty;Maybe it’s better to be red.

Julia has heavy responsibilitiesFor a range of key national issues,For which she has the right qualities;And she’s tough; for her no tissues.

She’s transforming our nation Australia

By building a neglected infrastructure;Her opponents are doomed to failure:I say, “Good on ya! Go get ‘em Julia!”

There’s no doubt she will succeedIn doing that which is most necessary;Those who are against her, take heed!Or be swept out in the tide of history.

Julia’s got the fighting spirit,“The Right Stuff” that Australia needs;And she’s equipped with a razor sharp wit:Many girls will be inspired by her deeds.

Australia salutes Julia Gillard;May God always stay at her side.She’s travelled a road that’s rock hardAnd filled our hearts with pride.

Jack Nystrom, Altona Meadows

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SALES OPPORTUNITY FOR A PEOPLE PERSONAre you the sort of person that is warm, friendly and motivated? Are you a listener, someone who is

enthusiastic and willing to ‘pound the pavement’ in order to achieve a very important task.

An opportunity is available for someone to help out in sales with local Community Newspapers.

The ideal person would love to chat and certainly be community minded, have an understanding of local community as well as the needs of local small business. This Community Newspaper takes a lot of effort to get on the street, print, distribute, and would not survive without the support of our local advertisers. If interested please email: [email protected]

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CHILDRENS SHOES AT FACTORY PRICES 3 Months—10 Years & Made to measure

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From the INBOX

Thought you knew everything?

Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.

And ‘lollipop’ is the longest word typed with your right hand.

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.

Dreamt is the only English word that ends in the letters ‘mt’.

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

The sentence: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog uses every letter of the alphabet.

The words racecar, kayak and level are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).

There are only four words in the English language, which end in ‘dous’: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.

There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: abstemious and facetious.

Typewriter is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

A cat has thirty-two muscles in each ear.

A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.

A jiffy is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.

A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

A snail can sleep for three years.

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

The average person’s left hand does 56% of the typing.

The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

There are more chickens than people in the world.

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POSSIBLEisDepression, Anxiety, Stress, Addictions, Relationship Problems, Loss and Grief.

How can Life Resolu ons Point Cook assist you:* Long opening hours which include evening and Saturday appointments to t in with people’s busy lives. * Prompt appointments available and rebates from Medicare and Health Insurance funds available on the spot.* Psychologists that are fully registered and experienced. * Some of the issues we assist are: Addic ons; Adolescents; Anger; Anxiety; Asser veness; Couples; Depression; Family Issues; Group Therapy; Loss and Grief; Personal Development; Phobias; Rela onships; Self-esteem/Condence; Stress; Transi on Issues; and Weight Issues.

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on 9380 4444www.liferesolutions.com.au

Life Resolutions is HIRING NOW. Please call 9380 4444 or email your resume to [email protected]

FRENCH CONVERSATION ….and many MEETINGS

UFE is a social association, non-political, not-for-profit ,

serving the native French speaking community

in Australia and chartered to promote friendly relations

Send your request to : [email protected]

www.ufe.org/australie-victoria

NEW

At POINT COOK

Community!

CONTACT

NICOLE

0404389050

What is YouTube?You hear about this all the time “It’s on

YouTube” but yet there are those of you out there that either don’t know or don’t care what this website is or how to use it.

This is just a little information for you.

To cut a long story short it’s a collection of small video’s hosted on the Internet. Not just any collection, if you can think of a subject however rare, there will be someone who has made a video about it.

The location that you type into your Internet Browser is:

www.youtube.comFor instance, some of the interesting things

that I have found have been videos like:

Search for “Playing for Change”

This is a video series of people singing, they travel all around the world and record singers in all countries singing the same song. Sounds fantastic as you get all the cultural styles melded into the one song... Worth a look.

Point Cook Lions Club Information

The Point Cook Lions Club will welcome local people to join and partake in community life in our lovely area. Contact Mr Gibson for further information on: (03) 9395 7180

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For bookings or gift vouchers phone: 1300 138 207 0433 347 068 or 0414 347 068Flights operated by Vintage Tiger Moth Joyflights 43

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ALTONA MEADOWS / LAVERTON UNITING CHURCH

61 Central Avenue, Altona Meadows

We invite you to join us any Sunday at 10am for worship. Many of our families live in Point Cook and you will be made very welcome. We cater for all ages, seated in a circle.There are 3 Sunday School groups- FROGS, KUCA and COGs suitable for ages 2 upwards,plus Bible studies and discussion groups during the week. We run a low-cost playgroup on

Point Cook Evening VIEWAbout 19 months ago the National View

Organisation decided to start a club in our area as it was recognised that the Point Cook and surrounding suburbs were growing at a rapid rate.

This obviously means that new connections have to be made as we women need each other for support and friendship. If you would like to belong to a group of ladies in your area, then come and join us. To contact us ring Diane on

0407 100 171VIEW is a national, self-governed women’s

organisation with 21,000 members in 400 communities. View is a valued part of The Smith Family. www.view.org.au

Wednesdays from 10-11.30.

Contact: Rev. Bill Lidgett on 8368 2785

Our Fijian congregation worships in their own language at 1pm most Sundays.

The multi-purpose building is available for regular hire. It is carpeted,woth kitchen facilities and a fenced playground.

Enquiries to Lauris on 9360 0439 or Helen on:

9360 9145

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SANCTUARY LAKES NEWSAGENCYSHOP 16 & 17

300 POINT COOK ROAD POINT COOK VIC 3030

Ph. 0393954055 Fax 0393954207

TATTS LOTTO

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Accommodation right here at Sanctuary Lakes

Friends and Family visiting? Need accommodation for a night

or longer?

Special Point Cook residents rate

Give Quest Sanctuary Lakes a call on

9394 2100 www.questsanctuarylakes.com.au

9748 7999

Around Point Cook is ONLINE!

With the demands for easy access of information online, Around Point Cook Community Newspaper partnered with Black Book Creatives to develop and maintain a website that aims to be a one-stop shop for all information in and around Point Cook.

The website features latest news, upcoming events and local business directory for Point Cook and its surrounding suburbs. A community page for the residents of Point Cook is also available where they can share

their stories on local Point Cook lifestyle.

www.aroundpointcook.com

Check out Around Point Cook’s new & exciting website!

Sales:

[email protected]

Editorial:

[email protected]

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INTERESTED IN WRITING AND WANT TO GET SOME EXPOSURE?

This is your opportunity. Around Point Cook need some people to write a story or 2 each month about the local area. You just need to turn up to a few things locally and write down your experiences. If interested email me at:

[email protected]

WHAT IS MANGOSTEEN JUICE? THE GIFT YOUR BODY DESERVES!!

Mangosteen Juice is made from the mangosteen fruit and contains natural nutrients called XANTHONES.

Xanthones possess potent antioxidant properties that may help:

Maintain intestinal health* Strengthen the immune system* Neutralize free radicals* Support cartilage and joint function* Promote a healthy seasonal respiratory system* Sustains a healthy cardiovascular system*

For more information call 8360 8434 or visit my website www.wellnessfruit.gomangosteen.com

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

GARDENSInstead of continuing with my essays about the plants that are

featured in the Basaltica WaterWise Garden, I want to tell you about three interesting insects that we have seen in the garden.

No doubt you have occasionally, in your own garden, come across an elongated suede-like pouch, decorated with bits of vegetation. Sometimes the pouch will be attached to a tree or a bush, or you may have seen it glued to a paling fence or the wall of your house. In case you are not aware, these peculiar pouches, made of strong silk and decorated with twigs, leaves, bark or lichen, are the homes of female case moths. They are not abundant around Altona, but you could come across one at any time of the year.

My favourite case moth is Oiketicus elongatus, commonly called the Saunders Case Moth. As far as caterpillars are concerned, this one is quite large and the case of a fully grown specimen can reach as much as 20cm in length. The caterpillar inside feeds on a variety of native and introduced plants through an opening at the top end of its case, and expels its droppings (or frass) through a smaller hole at the other end. As it outgrows its home, the caterpillar cuts a split in its case and carefully stitches in another length of plant material cut from whatever plant it is feeding on at the time. The caterpillar stage of the life cycle may last for several years; pupation occurs within the case and, when it is ready, the adult moth emerges through the bottom opening, leaving its empty pupal case protruding. The male moth has wings, but the female moth is wingless.

Helene Wild

Resident Artist Habitat Trust

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