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“Winding back the Clock”“Winding back the Clock”

THIS month……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

by John Grahamby John Graham

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2 GARFIELD SPECTATOR I OCTOBER 2017

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Our President Damian Brick opened the day by welcoming everyone to the new season also wishing everyone good bowling and hoping the Club has a successful season. We then paused for a minutes silence to remember two Life Members who had just recently passed. Bob Hope was a member of the Club for fifty years and had played in our Grand Final side in March this year. Laurence Wright a President and 9 times Secretary of the Club. President Damian then called on Tony Arrigo to caste the first jack of the season and Les Abrehart to bowl the first bowl of the season.

The Club members were then placed in teams along with Tony and Les to play a few ends until afternoon tea. Tony, who had never played before, was so excited when his bowl got close to kitty which was then followed by much laughter.. Carmelina was cheering him on from the sidelines. Les who had played many, many years ago enjoyed his time on the green too.

Gordon Moxey Secretary – Garfield Bowling Club

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Pictured: Les Arbrehart Pictured: Tony Arrigo


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Have you got a story or tale about our district or yourself to share with other readers? It may be about a past or present event. Mundane (to you) or unusual and maybe you have an accompanying photo. It could be about an activity of a group that you are associated with or a hobby you have. Per-haps a fictional short story or a poem you have written.

Here’s one we got from a newly arrived migrant from Russia. Initially the Editor rejected it because it was in Russian. When it was translated it lost some of its meaning.

Felix The Cat

Felix the cat had nine lives. When Felix lived those nine lives Felix died.

Our Editor still rejected it!

It is preferred that articles be no more than 600 words and must be accompanied by the author’s name and contact details (may request anonymity in published article), acknowledge any copyright provisions and have permission of any person named (other than a person whose name has ap-peared in publicly available documents). Typed or handwritten is OK.

We do not accept political articles or those the Editor considers offensive or in bad taste to our wide range of readers.

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Ossie’s Tennis Coaching Soon at the Garfield Tennis Club

on a Wednesday!!!

Tiny Tackers small group coaching (3-6 years). Cost $110/term. Groups of 3 pupils per coach. 8 x 30min lessons per term. Modified courts and equipment for immediate success and enjoyment.

Hotshots small group coaching (6-11 years). Cost $150/term. Groups of 4 pupils per coach. 8 x 45min lessons per term. Modified equipment to create the best possible learning environment.

Technical & Tactical small group coaching (12-16 years). Cost $150/term. Groups of 4 pupils per coach. 8 x 45min lessons per term.

Private/semi-private lessons: Starting at $40 per lesson.

Morning adult group lessons & Cardio Tennis sessions also available from $110/term. Child minding service available.

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Today the Gr 5/6’s went to the Hanson Sand Quarry in Yannathan it was interesting.

At Yannathan they make concrete sand which is to make concrete.

Mr. Barwick works at Hanson’s Sand Quarry Yannathan.

When they dig for sand there is half a metre of topsoil, a metre of clay then the sand.

After they dig it out they clean the sand and then dry it.

Yannathan gave us sand for our sandpits.

It was explored beforehand so they could get rid of all the rocks in the ground and gets the sand out of the ground.

The loader can pick up 10 tonnes of sand at a time.

The dump trucks can pick up 35 tonnes of sand at a time and costs $600,000 each.

They have 40,000 tonnes of sand at Hanson’s Sand Quarry.

It started up in 2004.

By Levi Reid – Garfield Primary School


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After a dry winter and some reasonable rainfall over the spring period we will see an increase in growth in the bush and the grasslands. This will no doubt increase the fire risk for all of us locally and across the state. In fact, as I am writing this, there several fires still burning out of control in East Gipplsand.

You still have time to clean up around your property before the Fire Danger Period is declared and given the conditions this could be earlier than normal. Remember that you will still need to ad-here to all shire regulations regarding burning off. Once the Fire Danger Period is declared it will be almost impossible to obtain a permit to burn off.

We are a fully volunteer brigade serving the townships of Garfield and Bunyip and the surrounding districts. We also support numerous other brigades in the Cardinia Shire and beyond. Despite whatever you read or see we will always respond to emergencies as required.

Further information can be found on the CFA website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au or the Vic Emergency website: www.emergency.vic.gov.au

This year is also the 75th Anniversary of the formation of the Bunyip Fire Brigade and the occasion is being celebrated early in Oct with

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It is eighty years since the Koo-Wee-Rup Swamp experienced the second largest flood in its history. The largest flood took place in the first week of December 1934. The 1937 flood hit the area on October 18

and water

was 60cm deep in the main streets of Koo Wee Rup. The flood peaked at 20,000 cu-secs (50,000 megalitres) about half the 1934 flood volume. There had also been a smaller flood of around 10,000 cusecs in April 1935.

The 1937 flood was caused by an ex-traordinary amount of rain over the proceed-ing few days. The Argus of October 20 1937 had a map showing the rainfall totals of the five days from the 14

th to the 18

th of October

and Dandenong had 532 points (just over 5 inches or 125 ml) and Gembrook had 977 points – close to 10 inches. The Pakenham Gazette reported that Pakenham had over 4 inches at the same time and Pakenham Up-per 7.5 inches. As you would expect, with that amount of rain, parts of Melbourne in-cluding the Yarra River and the Patterson River also flooded.

There is a lot of publicity about the effect of the flood in the Koo Wee Rup township but surrounding areas also suffered as testified in this letter to the editor of The Argus on Octo-ber 25, 1937 signed ‘Also a mug’ from Cora Lynn.

It is a cause of annoyance to residents of Cora Lynn and adjoining districts to read in the newspapers, and to hear over the air, the plight of the people of Koo-wee-rup. We are sorry for them, but they have the railway to remove them from the danger zone. They have many more hours of warning than we, with greater facilities for getting away. The water that floods Koo-wee-rup has previously surged over our lands and homes. Long be-fore the flood reaches us in Cora Lynn all means of exodus have been cut off by the flooding of such towns a Vervale, Iona, Tynong, and Garfield for the most part. Cora Lynn is in a very decided depression, and, in my opinion, suffers more than most of the

unhappy districts during the awful floods which visit us with monotonous regularity.

The Age of October 19, 1937 had this report about the effect of the floods in the local area.

The rain continued almost continuously until to-day, when about 4 inches had been registered. At Picnic Point the Tarago River overflowed several properties. At Longwarry it flooded the butter factory to a depth of 4 feet, causing considerable damage to the machinery. Stores had to be removed to the mechanics' hall for safety. North of Garfield, Cannibal Creek over flowed its banks by 5 feet, and properties in this area were flooded. The Ararat Creek between Tynong and Nar Nar Goon became flooded, and there was 3 feet of water on Princes Highway. The

Longwarry-Nar Nar Goon road, which runs parallel to the railway line, was sub-merged for more than half a mile. The railway embankment and line was washed out for a distance of 26 chains, and the railway service was disorganised. Buses had to run from Nar Nar Goon to Bunyip.

The main canal fed by Bunyip and Tarago rivers first overflowed its banks at Cora Lynn, but later it overflowed near Long-bridge, be-tween Longwarry and Bunyip. The water is now over the Princes Highway and the the Longwarry and Nar Nar Goon roads. Many residents have been compelled to go to Bun-yip, as their homes have been flooded. Stock, sheep and pigs, wherever possible, have been removed to higher ground.

At Cora Lynn there is 5 feet of water in the Drouin Co-operative Cheese Factory, and at Keast Hall the water is flowing through the windows. At the railway bridge between Bun-yip and Longwarry the river overflowed its banks. The Bunyip show ground is sub-merged to a depth of 2 to 3 feet, and water is flowing copiously across the old racecourse. The golf links is a lake of water. Many resi-dents have water running through their


homes and women and children have been removed to places of safety. It is feared that if the rain continues throughout the night the record flood of 1934 will be eclipsed.

A report in The Age of October 20 said that the ballast that had been washed away from the railway line between Nar Nar Goon and Tynong was replaced the day before and by 10.00am the line was ready for light traffic. The Argus of October 20 reported on the telephone lines The exchange at Iona, near Bunyip, went out of order when flood waters reached the cables. The exchange was in touch with Melbourne, but could not give con-nection to subscribers. Men were working on the fault last night, and expected to have the lines clear by this morning. All other country exchanges carried on services.

There had been widespread unhappiness and anger after the 1934 flood and as a result the State Rivers and Water Supply Commis-sion (SRWSC) worked on new drainage plans for the Swamp and these plans be-came known as the Lupson Report after the complier, E.J Lupson, an Engineer. A Royal Commission was also established in 1936. Its role was to investigate the operation of the SRWSC. The Royal Commission report was critical of the SRWSC’s operation in the Koo -Wee-Rup Flood Protection District in a num-ber of areas and it ordered that new plans for drainage improvements needed to be estab-

lished and presented to an independent au-thority. Mr E. G Richie was appointed as the independent authority. The Richie Report essentially considered that the Lupson Re-port was “sound and well considered” and should be implemented. Work had just begun on these recommendations when the 1937 flood hit the area.

The main recommendation of the Lupson / Ritchie report was the construction of the Yallock outfall drain from Cora Lynn, cutting across to Bayles and then essentially following the line of the existing Yallock Creek to Western Port Bay. The aim was to take any flood water directly to the sea so the Main Drain could cope with the remaining water. The Yallock outfall drain was started in 1939 but the works were put on hold during World War Two and not completed until 1956-57. The Yallock outfall drain had been origi-nally designed using the existing farm land as a spillway i.e. the Main Drain would overflow onto existing farmland and then find its own way to the Yallock outfall drain. Local farmers were unhappy at this, as the total designated spillway area was 275 acres. They suggested a spillway or ford be constructed at Cora Lynn so the flood water would divert to the outfall drain over the spillway. The spillway was finally constructed in 1962.

By Heather Arnold


1885 - R Leeson, J McMurtie and others petitioned and requested, for a school in Garfield.

1886 - A school named Cannibal Creek No. 2724 was opened on a site on old Princes highway and West of North Garfield Road.

1887 - Head Teacher Allinson requested name change to Garfield.

In July name change was agreed to- Garfield Primary School No.2724. Part time school on alternate days with Tynong.

1888 - Gazette notification of acquisition of Beuhne's land for school site. Possession of new building. School operating on full time basis with H T Edwards.

1894 - School closed from Aug 20

Children conveyed to Bunyip

1895 - Parent effort to re-establish school at Garfield. School reopened on then exist-ing site.

Petitions for re-siting of school closer to township.

1899 - The school was moved and rebuilt on the hill just off Garfield Road.

1900 - The HT Daly advised the education dept the school was reopened.

1905 - Further land bought.

By 1910 a school building was constructed on the current site.

The previous school was relocated to Garfield North and became school no. 3849.

1914 - School committee requested a school residence be built.

1915 - Residence completed

1919 - School committee sought additional

rooms for pupils.

1923 - Additions completed

1925 - Old site in Garfield Road approved for pine plantation

1931 - department agreed hall (then next to School) could be rented for extra space.

1932 - Use of hall ceased.

1933 - Electric light in school.

1934 - Reticulate water system installed.

1939 - With the outbreak of war in September the works of schools, services and industries, were disrupted. Schools had to manage as best they could, and did what they could for the war effort.

Over the coming years the following were noted.

Requests and subsidies for - bicycle, wood-shed, power points, H T Fischer for a new office, extensive repairs to school. There was a site upgrade in 1953. Mothers club purchased Gym combination in 1955. Renewal of assembly area 1956. 1957 request for phone to be installed. 1958 new toilets installed.

Between 1960 to 1986 the school was paint-ed and re-blocked, a time capsule done, adventure playground purchased, portable classroom arrived, remedial program intro-duced. Opening of new buildings - (1983), Museum built of original materials and school camp hit by flood and children evacuated safely (1985).

Centenary Celebrations 1986.

(See photo taken at the Centenary in 1986 of students and a teacher from the 1940's)

Brief history of the first 100 years of the Garfield Primary School No. 2724. Referenced from "Cannibal Creek to Garfield" History of Garfield P.S. 1886-1986. Thanks also to Mary White (of the Centenary Committee in 1986.)


Big contributions were made to the quality and traditions of the school, by head teachers, staff, committees, parents and children and are still continuing.

Most of the above is about land and buildings, but what was life like for the teachers and students?

If any past teachers and students would like to write in and tell us their stories, we would like to hear from them.

Send to PO Box 147 Garfield 3814 or [email protected]

By Gwenda Oldmeadow

Back Row L to R - G Blackwell, D Simcocks, N Mason, B King, C Blackwell, J Lombardo, J Marsh.

Third row L to R - B Blackwell, E Johnson, K Johnson, E Cox, J Peterson, I Rowlerson, A Blackwell.

2nd Row L to R - M Brenchley, L Graham, D Petty, M Petty, P Pederson B Pederson, E Blackwell, J Pederson. Teacher: Miss Grace Atcheson

Front Row L to R - B Sutton, D Simcocks, M Fawkner, N Bonham, M Lindsay, Z Marsh, A Jennings, M Marsh.



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You must have noticed that strange shed on the corner of the highway and Garfield Road and wondered what it is. That shed complex began its life as an apple storage and packing shed. It had two large water-cooling towers that kept the stored fruit at a low temperature before it was eventually transported to the Melbourne markets.

The house due South of the sheds be-longed to the Towt family who owned the sheds. There used to be an apple orchard that surrounded the house, but the trees were grubbed out long ago. There was an-other orchard directly across Garfield Rd but those trees have also gone. Yet another or-chard across the highway on the corner of North Garfield Rd has been destroyed too.

There were quite a few orchards around Garfield back then. That included the area between Garfield Rd and Campbell St; there were orchards along Railway Avenue and very large orchards on Martin Rd. But the smaller orchards became uneconomical so

the trees were pulled out and the other uses found for the land.

For young Garfield children these or-chards were solid gold. When times were tough we could always find an apple or two to ward off the hunger pains. And, even bet-ter, all the apple orchards had a few other fruit trees - especially pears – but also peaches, apricots and plums to add some variety to our diet.

In the 1950s and 1960s Garfield apples were exported to England where they fetched a good price; but only the best ap-ples were suitable for export.

As an added benefit to me I got a job on Saturday mornings sweeping out the packing shed that was on the corner of Garfield Rd and Railway Ave. I was paid the handsome sum of two shillings . In those days sixpence would buy a heap of lollies, so 2/6d was like winning the lottery.

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Garfield Bowling Club Beswick Street

Garfield Golf Club 180 Thirteen Mile Road

Garfield Post Office

77 Main Street

Garfield Recreation Reserve

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Please join us in celebrating our

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Tuesday 10th October 2017 9.30 am to 12 noon

At Kurth Kiln Picnic Ground, 7km north of Gembrook, corner of Beenak and Soldiers Roads

FREE ENTRY AND FREE PARKING Bring Comfortable walking shoes

For further information, please contact:

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Pain is our built in alarm system, making us aware that something might not be right in our body and has dif-ferent causes. At any given time, around 1-in-10 Aus-tralians report experiencing acute pain, and 1-in-5 Australians reporting that their pain is constant. The occurrence of pain rises as people get older, and wom-en are more likely to experience pain than men. By understanding your pain and taking an active role in pain relief strategies tailored to you, you can reduce pain and improve daily life.

Causes of Pain Pain is always real whether or not it is associated with physical damage. Pain is never 'all in your head'. It is always real experience that can have a big impact on day-to-day life. The most common causes of pain in adults include:

Injury

Medical conditions (such as cancer, arthritis and back problems)

Surgery

The most commonly reported pains are headache and back pain (although pain involving the limbs, shoulder, neck and head is also common)

How pain affects the body There are two types of pain; acute pain being a normal response to tissue injury, which starts suddenly and is usually short-lived. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists beyond the normal time of healing and gener-ally lasts for longer than three months. Chronic pain is usually the result of an injury (for example, a sports or work accident), illness or other health problem. The cause is unknown in around one third of cases.

Pain, if not managed appropriately, has detrimental impacts on the quality of life- physically, emotionally

and psychologically.

Physical

Reduced strength and fitness

Ability to complete usual activities

Emotional

Anxiety

Depression

Other mental health issues

Psychological

Intimacy

Social isolation

Concentration

Sleep problems

Relationships

Over-the-counter pain killers

Once pain is established it is harder to treat. There is also increasing clinical evidence that appropriate early, aggressive treatment of acute pain may prevent it from turning into chronic pain. To optimise results, pain relief should be given 'by the clock' rather than 'on demand'.

Paracetamol

Paracetamol acts centrally with an unknown 'mode of action'. It is most useful when taken regularly at maxi-mum doses. It is ;

the safest pain reliever, if used correctly

basic, simple, for general use such as headache, toothache, or fever associated with colds; and

available in a diverse range of forms and pack sizes

NSAIDs, oral and topical

These work on the site of the pain or source of injury to reduce inflammation by inhibiting the production of hormones called Prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemicals that trigger physiological changes such as increased temperature and dilation of blood vessels. They also cause an increased sensitivity to pain.

Blocking the action of Prostaglandins reduces fever, inflammation and pain. However, Prostaglandins also help the stomach lining to resist gastric acid, which is why NSAIDs can cause stomach irritation and bleeding


in some people.

Used mostly for pain associated with inflammation

Include Aspirin, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Mefenamic acid, and Naproxen

Combination analgesics

There are brands that contain paracetamol with ibu-profen in a single tablet. There is clinical evidence sug-gesting these combination products may be more ef-fective in managing pain when compared to 1000mg paracetamol alone.

Codeine

Codeine is an opioid analgesics that acts centrally and also throughout the body.

Opiod analgesics are used for moderate pain relief.

Codeine is a 'pro drug' that needs to be converted to active morphine in body.

Some people who are poor metabolisers of the drug receive no benefits (e.g. 6-10% of Caucasians are poor metabolisers)

Codeine-containing products will be upscheduled to prescription only medications from 1 February 2018.

Choosing the right pain-relieving medicaton The right choice of medication for you will depend on your pain. Issues you need to discuss with your phar-macist or doctor include:

The location, intensity and type of pain

Any activities that ease the pain or make it worse

The impact your pain has on your lifestyle, such as how it affects your appetite or quality of sleep.

Your other medical conditions and the medicines you take can also determine which pain-relieving medica-tion is right for you.

Other ways of treating pain Many non-pharmacological treatments (treatments other than medicines) are available to help you manage your pain. A combination of treatments and therapies is often more effective than just one.

heat or cold – heat packs can aid relief of chronic musculoskeletal injuries and associated pain. An icepack can be used to help reduce swelling imme-diately after an injury.

Relaxation and stress management

Omega 3, turmeric, magnesium

massage, acupuncture

moderate exercise (releases endorphins, a pleas-ure hormone)

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Over-the-count pain-relieving medications need to be treated with respect and caution, just like any other medication. Always follow instructions for taking your medications safely and effectively. By doing so, your pain is more likely to be well managed, you are less likely to take larger doses of medication and you can reduce your risk of side effects. For more information, please ask our pharmacist or doctor so that you can choose the safest and most effective pain relief option.

By Narai Jung B.Pharm

Reference: Postscript Aug 2017 & Better Health Victoria

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5629 2408


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Pakenham Racing Club Pakenham Racing Club 2017 SEASON RACE DATES

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 17

PAKENHAM MAZDA GUINEAS DAY TURF DAY

FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER 17

SPORTSBET CAULFIELD CUP EVE RACE NIGHT TURF NIGHT

THURSDAY 09 NOVEMBER 17

PAKENHAM GAZETTE OAKS DAY TURF DAY

THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 17

EVERGREEN TURF CHARITY NIGHT TURF NIGHT

SATURDAY 09 DECEMBER 17

SPORTSBET PAKENHAM CUP TURF DAY

THURSDAY 18 JANUARY 18

KIDS NIGHT OUT TURF NIGHT

THURSDAY 25 JANUARY 18

SPORTSBET NIGHT RACING TURF NIGHT

THURSDAY 01 FEBUARY 18






THURSDAY 01 MARCH 18






Dates & racedays are subject to change. Please visit pakenhamracing.com.au for the latest dates

PAKENHAMRACING.COM.AU .Email us! [email protected] Call us! (03) 5940 6600


Hello,

Thank you to all the special people and groups that organise, co-ordinate and do so many things behind the scenes locally. Emergency and care work; Charity or-ganisations; Sport; Environmental & Community groups; Progress Associations; Newsletters. The sup-port and care you guys put in to making our area and people great is indelible and makes us proud to work in such a good community.

Also thanks to everyone for contacting us regarding anything. The bits and pieces we receive definitely helps us solve some of our local mysteries. Sometimes you mightn’t think it matters because it hasn’t affected you personally – but our experience tells us it probably does matter to someone. Please give us the chance to check the veracity of the information you might have and compare it to what we already have.

We’ve had good progress in reducing some of the illegal activities in and around the Bunyip State Park and resi-dential areas north of the highway ie illegal hunting, criminal & environmental damage, thefts, offensive behaviours. Regular Parks Vic and police patrols, public engagement and education, longer term investigations, and controlled culls are starting to hit the mark.

It’s worth jumping on the Parks Vic website to see what, when and where you can do certain activities in the State Park. There are a lot of different legal activities going on at all hours – and you might also be surprised by what is illegal – like firewood removal, weapons and hunting, dogs, restricted activity areas.

The local football & netball season was pleasing from a policing perspective, and we’ve had good meetings with the clubs & AFL Gippsland regarding the finals series.

Some other police stuff we’ve been involved in locally includes:

Six Family Violence Incidents – 4 in Bunyip again, & one each in Garfield and Pakenham.

Issued one Family Violence Intervention Order.

Referred five people to agencies for assistance.

Field contacted 13 people and 17 vehicles throughout the area for suspicious behaviour.

Went to two multi car collisions: One in Garfield resulting in minor injuries; & another in Lang Lang with a fatal result.

Issued 13 Infringement Notices for traffic related offences.

Interviewed and charged six people.

Cautioned three men visiting Tynong Nth for firearms activities.

Conducted eight firearms and storage inspections.

Performed 272 preliminary breath tests for drink drivers.

Reported incidents were:

Six burglaries or attempts consisting of; Two in Garfield involving tools; One in Cora Lynn where a mower was stolen & later recovered in Bunyip; Two residential premises in Bunyip; & a jewellery theft from a commer-cial premise in Nar Nar Goon.

Theft of a trailer from Bunyip Nth; theft of a car from Mt Cannibal; a car fire in Tynong; 4 thefts of charity collection tins from different locations by a Moe man who is already on bail for the same type of offences; graffiti at Garfield Primary School; & theft of tools from railway vehicles at Bunyip;

Four assaults by people who know each other; & two separate incidents of intervention order contraventions.

Nine known occasions of criminal or environmental damage, theft, or other illegal activity in the Bunyip State Park.

In relation to the local crime wave reported in previous editions involving the two young Garfield men who thought other people’s property was theirs – they must’ve misinterpreted the tribal messages delivered. Anyway they’re now enjoying meals and accommoda-tion compliments of Her Majesty. No-one was happy with what happened - victims - police - community - families. Anyway….

Cheers

Danny Hower, Victoria Police Sergeant 26184

Bunyip Police Station 4 Pearson St, Bunyip, 3815, Vic

[email protected] [email protected]

P 5629 5205 F 56295 5999



The Pakenham Racing Club, along with the Cardinia Club & Club Officer enjoys building strong relationships within the local community. As such we provide assistance to local community groups via avenues such as sponsorships, item donation, function and event assistance as well as monetary donations.

The Pakenham Racing Club supports the community via its ‘Community Grants Funding Program’, supporting initiatives that contribute towards improving overall community wellbeing for the residents of Cardinia Shire and its communities.

There are three key categories of funding:

1. PRC Major Community Grants 2. PRC Minor Community Grants 3. PRC Prize Donations

All applications must demonstrate alignment with the outcomes listed in Cardinia Shire’s draft Liveability Plan 2017-2029.

1. PRC Major Community Grants

The Club is now accepting applications. Apply for up to $15,000 in grant support for your project or initiative.

Applications close 10 October.

2. PRC Minor Community Grants

Applications are now open for Round 1. Apply for up to $2,000 in grant support for your project or initiative.

15 October 2017: 1st quarter applications close. 15 January 2017: 2nd quarter applications close. 15 April 2018: 3rd quarter applications close. 15 July 2018: 4th quarter applications close.


3. PRC Prize Donation Request (vouchers/ticketing)

The Pakenham Racing Club is proud to support a range of local schools, kindergartens, sporting and community groups with their fundraising efforts, through the provision of prizes which can be raffled or auctioned. These prizes are typically dining vouchers which can be redeemed at Cardinia Club or Club Officer or general admission tickets for race meetings at Pakenham Racecourse.

Applications are required at least 30 days prior to your function or event to allow time for approval and processing of applications.

Visit www.country.racing.com/pakenham/about-us/community-benefits for further details or for more information contact the Pakenham Racing Club’s BDM, Wade Calderwood on 5940 6600 or via [email protected]


Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:30am to 4:00pm

All participants are required to be financial members of the Community House for insurance cover.

Annual Bunyip & District Membership costs are $6.00 for individuals and $12.00 for families.

Bunyip & District Community House is closed on Public Holidays and during school holidays.

Do you need information

on any of our activities?

Check our website,

www.bdch.com.au or

call us on 5629 5877.

Cuppa & Chat with Rose & Kath

Thursdays—1pm - 3pm at

Bunyip & District Community House

Call in and have a cuppa with Rose and Kath who are here every Thursday afternoon and are waiting to meet you.

Dates for your Diary Bunyip Kids X Factor Event

When: 21st October 2017

Where: Bunyip Hall

Time: 2pm

Butterfly Dance Christmas Concert

When: Sunday 26th November

Where: Bunyip Hall

Time: 10.30am

Bunyip Street Christmas Decorating

When: Wednesday 6th December

Where: Bunyip Commhouse

Time: 1pm

BDCH Members Christmas Party

When: Wednesday 13th December

Where: Bunyip Hall

Time: 12.30 pm

For further information on any of our activities or to see what we have available, go to our website www.bdch.com.au, contact Davina on 5629 5877 or call in at 27 Main Street for a chat.

Bunyip & District Community House

Kids X Factor 5 to 15 years

Saturday 21st October 2017

Contest categories: Singing Dancing Entertainment

Individual’s group duo trio

2pm Bunyip Hall

Registrations now taken—contact Bunyip

& District Community House on 56295877

www.bdch.com.au

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BUNYIP C.W.A. Meet on the 4th Friday of the month at Hillview Aged Care Centre. Craft @ 10am. Members meeting 1pm. Contact Wendy Earwicker 5629 9241

BUNYIP SINGERS Meet every Monday at 9.30am in the supper room at Bunyip Hall. Contact Dorothy Myers. PH: 5629 5601

GARFIELD ANGLING CLUB Meet 1st Monday of the month at the Garfield Golf Club. P.O. Box 145, Garfield. Contact Tony 0409 189 989.

GARFIELD BOWLING CLUB P.O. Box 85, Garfield. Club House PH: 5629 2384

GARFIELD NORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PH: 5629 2977

GARFIELD COMMUNITY HALL For bookings PH: Melva - 5629 2748 or 0427 292 748

GARFIELD COMMUNITY OP SHOP 59 Main St Garfield. Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm PH:0459 982 338

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF GARFIELD & BUNYIP Meet 1st Tuesday of month at Community Centre, Garfield. PH: Glenda 0410 036 837

GARFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB P.O. Box 92, Garfield. Contact Michael 0414 666 715

GARFIELD GOLF CLUB P.O.Box 78, 180 Thirteen Mile Rd, Garfield. PH: 5629 2794 FAX: 5629 2353 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.garfieldgolf.com.au

GARFIELD NETBALL ASSOCIATION P.O.Box 39, Garfield. PH: Marg 0419 895 123

GARFIELD PHARMACY MEDICAL CLINIC PH: 5629 2408 - 87 Main St, Garfield. Clinic OPEN on the MORNINGS of Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays.

GARFIELD PLAYGROUP Meets every Friday 9.30am - 12pm at Garfield Community Centre. P.O. Box 47, Garfield. PH: Lara 0421 150 855, Erin 0422 544 771

GARFIELD PRESCHOOL KINDER P.O.Box 24, 29-31 Garfield Rd, Garfield. PH: 5629 2208

GARFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL 84 Railway Ave, Garfield. PH: 5629 2274

GARFIELD RECREATION RESERVE P.O.Box 28, Garfield. PH: Marg 0419 895 123

GARFIELD & BUNYIP ROTARY CLUB P.O. Box 19, Garfield. Meet every Wednesday at Garfield Bowling Club,

GARFIELD SWIMMING POOL PH: 5629 2780

GARFIELD TENNIS CLUB PH: Michelle 5629 2979 OR 0409 142 318

GARFIELD D - TYNONG CRICKET CLUB Titans P.O. Box 108, Garfield. Glen PH: 0425 883 568 Jason PH: 0422 309 933. Beswick St, Garfield. PH: 56 294 423

GARFIELD UNITING CHURCH Margaret PH: 5629 2318

MT CANNIBAL RESERVE Garfield. PH: 1300 787 624

MT CANNIBAL ADULT RIDING CLUB INC Meet 2nd Wednesday & 4th Saturday of the month. Contact president PH: 5942 8314

THE FRIENDS OF GARFIELD INCORPORATED Contact 0478 350 170

WESTERNPORT INDIGENOUS NURSERY(WIN) Open Tuesday mornings 10am to 12pm. Located behind the Tynong Council Depot & CFA. PH: Adele 0417 373 690

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