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Tuesday 16 May, 2017 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Fax 5368 2764 Vol 11 No 19
Son and daughter of Rupert Moon, Michael and Moira (Westfold) after the unveiling of the interpretive sign at Rupert Moon Reserve. State RSL President Dr. Robert Webster and (Top) Commander Terry
Moon VC centenary
Makings AM, lay a wreath at the plaque. Photos Helen Tatchell
Good on you Dad! shouted Moira Saturday 6 May, 2017. Rupert Moon was a true leader. He took, and as Rupert Moon.
Westfold, with a triumphant punch in the Rupert Moon has a tree plaque in the led, his men through difficult terrain. Everybody alive today has or is directly
air. Avenue, number 164, and was affectionately He did this time and time again, at times related to WWI; maybe not on both sides,
Ms Westfold and her brother Michael Moon know as Mickey Moon. with injury, but he still led his men bravely. Mr Makings said.
were the first to officially sit on a special seat State RSL President Dr. Robert Webster, said This sign and plaque will allow the people Rupert Moon died in 1986.
outside the Bacchus Marsh RSL. since Federation, over 2 million Australians of today to read his story of yesterday, Dr The event was organised by the Bacchus
The WWI bench seat was unveiled along have worn services uniforms; 800,000 have Webster said. Marsh Great War Centenary Committee
with a memorial paver and interpretive served overseas and 100 are Victoria Cross Commander Terry Makings AM (Victorian and the Bacchus Marsh RSL; the sign and
sign, in honour of their father Rupert Vance recipients. Shine of Remembrance Governor) revealed paver was funded by the State and Federal
Moon VC; and marked 100 years since he
Born in Bacchus Marsh on 14 August 1892, more astonishing statistics. Government and installed by Moorabool
was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallant
service at Bullecourt on 12 May 1917. Rupert Moon enlisted just 22 years later on In WWI, one in ten joined up; one in five Shire Council; the bench seat was designed
The paver and sign were revealed at a small 21 August 1914. In May 1915 he arrived in made the supreme sacrifice. Some families locally by Mark Gilliland, constructed
dedication at the Rupert Moon Reserve, Gallipoli, Turkey. had eight boys join up. and a fully funded donation by Rossco
eastern end of the Avenue of Honour, on Despite injury on numerous occasions, We respect the effort made by people such Engineering (Mick and Emma Horan).
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By Jessica Howard ation with the prosecution, admis- It is unbelievable that someone We are just spectators, but this this time will end on May 19.
sions to the stabbing and evident who, after murdering an innocent [sentence] has landed us right back Following the appeal stage, Ms
The family of murdered war remorse had attracted a sentencing man, has been well behaved and as into the trauma of what happened. Handford said the petition would
veteran Ken Handford was gut discount. a result, can nearly halve their total You cant move forward in your life be forwarded to Attorney-General,
wrenched when the convicted kill- She said without that, and his plea sentence. [Cooper] will be free to when you are constantly dealing Martin Pakula.
er received a considerable discount of guilty, Cooper would have been walk in a little over a decade and with whatever outcome there is in We want to influence those that
on his jail term. sentenced to 27 years behind bars - if he lives to Pops age, he will have court. have the power to reform cur-
The Springbank farmer was found meaning he received a discount of 50-years of freedom. It just doesnt The petition, published on May rent sentencing practises so that
tied up on his bedroom floor on the 41 per cent. add up. 8, had received 29,848 signa- they start to reflect community
morning of his 90th birthday. He Mr Handfords granddaughter, The Handford family last week tures at the time of writing. Ms expectations.
had been stabbed 13 times in the Leah said the result was grossly launched a petition calling on Mr Handford said the response was We need harsher sentences for
back and left to die more than four- inadequate. John Champion, the Director of phenomenal. serious and violent offences.
hours later. The sentence does not fit the Public Prosecutions, to lodge an ap- We have put a loose goal of 20,000 To sign the petition, visit www.
The killer, Jonathon Jeffrey Coop- crime at all. While we anticipated peal against the imposed sentence. signatures, but regardless of what c h a ng e.or g/p/m r - c h a mp io n -
er was jailed for 16 years, but will that justice would be limited, noth- We want to see [Cooper] jailed we have, we will still be sending it dpp-and-martin-90yo-murdered-
serve a minimum of 13 years. ing could have prepared us for for the maximum of 27 years, Ms to Mr Champion. The DPP only has convicted-criminal-sentenced-to-
Justice Jane Dixon said his cooper- this, she said. Handford said. 28 days to appeal a sentence and 13years.
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No dollars for
Moorabool
By Kate Taylor $20 million sporting hub. left turn/slip lane lead-
It would be fair to say the ing onto the freeway Mel-
The state government has regional partnerships were bourne bound onramp and
delivered a disappointing held with a targeted audi- a northbound through/left
budget that is not what the ence and the outcomes were turn lane at the Holts Lane
people wanted, according what the government want- signalised intersection.
to Moorabools Mayor David ed and not what the people Mr Howard added that
Edwards. wanted. further detail would be pro-
Mr Edwards noted that the Member for Buninyong vided during an upcoming
government had money to Geoff Howard put forward a ministerial visit.
spend but didnt direct it summary of what was in the I look forward to Minister
towards Moorabool. budget for Bacchus Marsh,
Donnellan visiting Bacchus
Considering the money not Moorabool as a whole.
Marsh soon to provide fur-
coming from the port sale In regard to the budget ther detail of these signifi-
Industrial engraver and plaque maker, Andrew Borg (centre), with (L-R) Frank Higgins and
was significant we thought two projects will be of par- cant projects.
Ron Callandar, donated a hand-made plaque of the Mens Shed logo to the Ballans Mens
Shed. Photo Jane Gardner that there was a real op- ticular interest to Bacchus
Mr Howard also added that
portunity for the state gov- Marsh residents - these are
A sign of fellowship
the first home buyers grant
ernment to work with local significant road planning
will be available to some
government and deliver projects, Mr Howard said.
Moorabool residents.
long term infrastructure that Bacchus Marsh North -
will serve our communities The Andrews Labor Gov-
South Link - $2.885 million
By Jane Gardner image of two hands clasped in a handshake, for generations, and whilst ernment is helping first
has been allocated from the
along with two curlews, which, according to home owners in Moorabool
Council and Vic roads were Better Roads for more Com-
Theres a reason why the Ballan Mens Shed Frank, appeared on the original Ballan Shire to get their start by doubling
able to convince the state munities - Regional Road
has the handshake as part of their logo. Its insignia. Its thought the curlews used to be the First Home Owner Grant
government to do some road Upgrades Program. This
because they are all about extending the native to the area, but have since died out. to $20,000 for new homes.
hand of friendship. Its perhaps also because upgrades in Bacchus Marsh work will see the comple-
Andrew spent the equivalent of about three Stamp duty will also be re-
the men are so good at making things with there is basically nothing tion of a Planning Study and
weeks work, over the space of six-months,
else for our shire, Mayor Planning Scheme Amend- moved on properties valued
their hands. Either way, the Ballan Mens making the plaque, which is all done by
Edwards told the Moorabool ment to identify and secure up to $600,000.
Shed provides a place of camaraderie, hand.
companionship and support that is perfectly News. a reservation for a new Meanwhile, Member for
The Mens Shed is open on Wednesdays
represented by their emblem. from 9am 2pm for a gold coin donation; Disappointing would be north-south link in Bacchus Melton Don Nardella wel-
So when Gordon resident, industrial lunch is expertly cooked and prepared by the best way to describe the Marsh. comed funding for a pri-
engraver and plaque maker Andrew Borg honorary president Ron Callander. budget. No investment in The second project is the mary school site in Melton,
offered to create and donate a plaque I think we had about 25 blokes in here the small towns sewerage, no intersection upgrade at Gis- an upgrade at Melton Sec-
depicting the Mens Shed logo, the men other day, says Ron. investment in employment borne Road and the Western ondary College, an upgrade
readily agreed. So it might be worth calling into the Mens for Moorabool Shires Par- Freeway. of a Melton primary school,
I wont knock anything back when its Shed to say hello. Not just to have a look wan employment precinct, $2.381 million has been a new ambulance station in
free, jokes Mens Shed member Frank at their beautiful new plaque, which now Fiskville clean-up still baf- allocated from the Better Melton - and for Moorabool,
Higgins, adding that its the generosity of hangs on the wall inside the shed, but if fling. West Maddingley is Roads for more Communi- continuing funding for
local businesses that assist us in doing what youre lucky, you might get a cuppa and expected to grow by 200 per ties - Regional Upgrades Halletts Way roadworks and
we do, or being as successful as we are. some lunch. At the very least, therell be cent and still no investment Program. This will see the the Gisborne Rd intersection
Andrews plaque draws on the original someone there to shake your hand. in the West Maddingley addition of a southbound upgrade.
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Court in actionThe 27-year-old was fined strip and onto the Western
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A man who caused over was ordered to pay costs of The vehicle was later found
$17,000 worth of damage af- $17,456 for the traffic light parked in an emergency
ter crashing into a Gisborne pole. lane.
Road traffic light pole will be His drivers license was Police contacted the ac-
off the road for two-years. disqualified for a period of cused, who admitted to
Trent Uden pleaded guilty two-years. driving the car but denied
to dangerous driving and the offending.
exceeding the legal blood A female fuel thief has The incident occurred on
alcohol limit in the Bacchus pleaded guilty to a petrol May 16 last year.
Marsh Magistrates Court on drive off that occurred at a The court heard the matter
Friday (May 5). Ballan service station last was initially heard in the
The court heard Uden year. Sunshine Childrens Court,
was observed by a witness The court heard the ac- where the man was ordered
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(L-R) Tilly, Dean, Elsie, and Lachi walk laps at school. Photo Jessica Howard Marsh before losing traction paying.
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Concern over
leisure centre
The Bacchus Marsh Lei- We are now proceeding community?
sure Centre is back in the to undertake community The programs on offer are
spotlight. engagement. directed at all age demo-
At the Wednesday May 3 Mr Colgan said a report graphics, including disabled.
Ordinary Meeting of Coun- would come to the June A lot of new gyms are very
cil, Mr McKay and Chris meeting. much focused on Personal
Kiss spoke at Public Ques- Ms Kiss asked in the event Training, boot camp style
tion Time. of no external operator to fitness. It is much harder,
Mr McKay asked can the take over the Centre, what is mainly for the really fit, Ms
(L-R) Andrew Neal, Principal of Bacchus Marsh Grammar and Timothy Hemphill listen to the council update us on the EOI council doing to continue to Kiss said.
presentation by Principal Insight, Belinda Grooby. Photo - submitted process? provide access?
blind students
The Expression of Interest fed into the report to come to Belgravia Leisure are cur-
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By Kate Taylor Principal of Insight, Timo- tion to establish Insight.
By Jessica Howard
Arrow not on target
the noise of the arrow, went would have been stopped by fortunate.
Lost and Found
outside and began verbally the back fence or trampoline. There is some horror to this
A man who shot an ar- challenging the accused, Not for a moment did he story There is a good rea-
row that narrowly missed who had not slept since the think it would hurt anyone son why people with firearm
a sleeping 16-year-old has day before. or travel all the way through licenses cannot use them in
been described by a Bacchus She said Konieczny apolo- to the other house. As soon a residential place and you
Marsh Magistrate as the gised to the man before he as the father approached
luckiest man in the district. now know how dangerous
was gestured inside by his him, he apologised im-
mother. mensely, she said. that can be, he said.
Aaron Konieczny, 24, alleg-
edly set up a target in the The court heard that the In hindsight, he under- I understand that never
backyard of his Darley prop- bow and arrow belonged to stands how dangerous and in your wildest dreams
erty and aimed a bow and one of Koniecznys friends, stupid his actions were He would you have expected
arrow at it at about 7:30am who had been at the house is absolutely shocked and this to happen, but this is
on November 13 last year. the day before. could not possibly show any no accident. A man of your
The target, made from a The family of the victim more remorse. age and intelligence should
volleyball and bricks, was rang the police, who attend- The court heard that the last have stopped to think, what
missed by the arrow, which ed the scene and took photo- three years had been spent would happen if?, but you
travelled over a fence and graphs before arresting the in a downward spiral due to didnt think and that makes
through the next door neigh- accused. drug use, however the shock Male Pointer cross Liver,
this extra serious.
bours window, landing just Konieczny allegedly made of the incident had resulted Female black and white Tan and White - Found in
You could have impaled Staffy - Found in Ballan Ballan
one metre above a 16-year- full admissions to police, in Konieczny turning his life
old male asleep in his bed. this young man and if you
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Peter Randall outside DjHS. Photo - Jessica Howard
the Village
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(L-R) Back - Principal Melinda Williams, Tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Fiona Manifold, (ANZ) and
(front) students, Mia, Ryder, Isla, and Brinn. Photo Jessica Howard
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Palliative Care Week (May 22-28)
NEWS
Racquets
By Kate Taylor he said. ing on quantity to quality of
We also encourage peo- life.
At some point, most of us ple to talk about death and As weve seen even recently
know someone who will to plan for death. Saying in Bacchus Marsh, business-
S need us to step up and help goodbye is a lovely, if pain- es and sports clubs, commu-
NEW make their end-of-life a lit-
tle bit happier, and a little bit
ful, part of life, but many nity and spiritual groups are
people dont acknowledge also excellent at supporting
just ace
easier. death is possible until after specific families emotionally
And its easier to do than it occurs. Planning to die or financially, and fundrais-
one might think offering to at home is special for many ing generally for the Cancer
feed pets while someone is people, but also takes some Council.
in hospital, or helping make forethought. Community and sports
video messages as memories groups also play a big role in
Meanwhile, there is a con-
for the kids. helping people grieve, focus-
cept that is gaining ground
As Peter Randall, from Djer- in communities around the ing them into healthy activ-
By Jessica Howard court clinic. riwarrh Health Services Pal- world called Compassion- ity while they are mourning
Mr Woodbridge said the program offered liative Care Team explains, ate Communities - its based the loss of loved ones.
Prep students from Bacchus Marsh Primary primary school students the opportunity to when most people hear the
on the view that it takes a The message is as clear as it
School have been served up 130 new tennis play tennis as part of their curriculum and to term Palliative Care they
village to raise a child, and is final.
racquets. keep active and fit. think of people dying, and
it also takes a village to sup- Palliative Care is best
LOCAL
Todd Woodbridge, a 22-time grand slam Lisa Hurst, from Bacchus Marsh Primary,
while people who are seen
by a Palliative Care Team al-
port a person at the end of provided by an entire com-
NEWS NEWS
Australian tennis champion, visited the said the school joined the National Tennis their life. munity. Please use Palliative
ways have terminal illness-
school to present the racquets on Friday (May Partnership Program at the start of 2015. es, the dream of Palliative Communities such as Care Week to think of some-
5), as part of a school partnership program Each year we deliver the bank hot shots Care is not to focus on the Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and one who might need you as
NEWS
between Tennis Australia and ANZ Bank. program for 5-6 weeks to all of our students at dying but to support people Myrniong act as the Villag- their Village, Mr Randall
The racquet initiative is a fantastic way to BMPS, of which there are over 900 students. in Living their life - right up es, Peter explains. said.
introduce and encourage more kids to play This takes place in term four during their to the last minutes of life. Neighbours can be crucial May 22-28 is Palliative Care
tennis and find the future champions of our PE session. We focus on controlling in accompanying people Week.
sport, Mr Woodbridge said. symptoms such as pain and to Doctors appointments, The Djerriwarrh Health Ser-
Ms Hurst said Tennis Australia had worked
nausea so people can en- or looking after pets while vices Palliative Care Team
In just two years ANZ has helped us closely with curriculum experts to help S
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Following the racquet presentation, equipment for free, to help us set up and life, rather than fitting life while facing it. Local Doc- mation, or to link in with the
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Moorabool Mission Recovery Group Catholic Parish of Gordon
ADULT EDUCATION Struggling with addiction; Pain from the past; family member Mass Times - Saturday 20 May Dunnstown. 6.30pm
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Rear Mechanics Hall, Ballan. Term 2 program OUT NOW. Oomes Room, Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh. Enq- Ballan Uniting Church (St. Pauls)
All enquiries, bookings, classes & venue hire - call 5368 1934. Pastor Merv Patton 0412 290 036. g.au.
Services 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday 9.30am
Darley Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre Bacchus Marsh Family Drug Support Group Reflective Worship.
33-35 Jonathan Drive Darley. Short courses and classes. BM & For Family Members who have a loved one affected by drugs. B3 Community
District Photography Club - Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday Enquiries - 1300 660 068. Focused, family friendly church with a difference. Services
of month, 7.30pm. Enquiries welcome. Phone 5367 4390. Alanon Support Group - for families of alcoholics every 2nd & 4th Sundays at Avenue Bowling Club, Main St,
Melton South Community Centre Meets at 10.30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month Bacchus Marsh.
Term 2 Program - out now. Bookings and enquiries call 9747 at the Uniting Church Hall, Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus Marsh Christian Church
8576. Enq - 0421 222 717. Sunday Services 10am with kids program. Fusion Youth 7pm
The Laurels Bacchus Marsh Community College Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group Inc every Friday night. 222 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Enquiries
229 Main Road, Bacchus Marsh. Courses and classes. Meeting 3rd Wednesday each month, 7pm. Soldiers Memorial 9028 2622.
Enquiries & enrolments - 5367 1061. Hall, Lal Lal. Enquiries 5341 7535. Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church Parish
Footscray Poultry Club (at Bacchus Marsh) Services - St Andrews 9.30am every Sunday. Pentland Hills
MEETINGS Meetings held 2nd Sunday of month, 2pm. Poultry Pavilion. 2pm 1st Sunday of month. Family messy Church, 4.30pm
Ballan Playgroup Racecourse Rec. Reserve, Balliang-Bacchus Marsh Rd, (4th Sunday of month). Enquiries - 5367 2543 (office).
Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Bacchus Marsh
Every Tuesday of school Term. St Johns Anglican Church Bacchus Marsh. All welcome Peter 0428 112 295.
Service Times - Bacchus Marsh - Sunday 8.30am & 10am;
Hall- 9:30-11:30am. Enquiries - 0409 681 138 Anna or 0421
MARKETS Balliang - 2nd Sunday 10.30am, 4th Sunday 9am. Myrniong
905 558 Tamsin.
1st & 3rd Sunday 11am. Enquiries 5367 5362.
Bacchus Marsh & District Garden Club Ballan Lions Club Market Church of the Living God
Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at The Laurels, Next market Saturday 3 June. First Saturday each month -
Christian youth ministry and bible teaching. 2nd Sunday
229 Main St Bacchus Marsh. Guest Speakers. Supper after Inglis St, Ballan 9am-1pm. Enquiries 0402 390 080 (Wayne).
of every month, 5pm. Open to all ages. At 14 Darcy St
each meeting. All Welcome. Enquiries - Wendy 5367 4170. Darley Market Maddingley. Enq 0408 260 727.
Ballan Anglers Inc Saturday 20 May, 1pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday each month at Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel, Darley Park Football Reserve. Enquiries 0488 345 145 (Alan). Sundays, 10:30am, Worship Service and Childrens Program.
7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome Ballan Farmers Market Phone 5367 6550 for more details.
0400 003 936. Next Market Saturday 11 June, 9am-1pm. 2nd Saturday Our Lady Help of Christians Korobeit
Rose-Carers of Maddingley Park each month, Mill Cottage car park. Enq 0498 361 291 or 0490 Mass every Saturday 6.30pm.
Working Bees every 3rd Wednesday & Sunday of each 114 130. Golden Harvest Christian Fellowship
month. All welcome. Enquiries - 0418 171 119. Non denominational - Prayer every Sunday 10am, Mens
CHURCH KYB Monday evenings 6pm. Ladies KYB Wednesday 1pm.
Anglican Parish of West Moorabool Further details 0429 681 566.
Ballan, Bungaree, Morrisons and Gordon Service Times Bacchus Marsh Life Church
Sunday 21 May - St Johns Bungaree, 9am; St Johns Morrisons, Meeting 10am every Sunday at the BM College Drama Room,
9am; St Johns Ballan, 9.30am. in Grant Street. Enquiries Pastor Merv - 0412 290 036.
Puppy & beginning classes commencing Mount Wallace Hall and Reserve
St. Brigids Primary School soon at K9 Zone Bacchus Marsh Family Day
Sunday 28th May 2017 from 11:00 am
Enrol now for 2018 Reward based training with an
Free BBQ and Soft Drinks
Enrolment applications for the 2018 school year at accredited trainer with over
Opening of the Renovated Toilet Facilities
St Brigids Ballan are now open. 10 years experience. and Your Input into Your Hall
Parents are invited to come and learn about our school,
Small classes to ensure personal attention and Reserve Draft Master Plan
view classes in operation and meet some of the staff and
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Flawless Single Level Living Private Sale Impressive Home on 2 acres Private Sale
Meticulously presented throughout This impressive property is in a quiet
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efciency, this brick veneer home offers Inspect Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm drive to Bacchus Marsh main street Inspect Saturday 1.151.45pm
single level of low maintenance living shops, schools & train station. Easy
with functionality at its core. Effortless Ofce 137 Main Street, access to freeway, 50 minutes to CBD, Ofce 137 Main Street,
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Cute Cottage in Bacchus Marsh Central Private Sale Stylishly Renovated Private Sale
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Within walking distance to the Village Inspect By appointment natural light. Its free owing layout Inspect By appointment
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and car access to the back yard with a
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AUCTION 180 McCormacks Road, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 1/9 Simone Road, Bacchus Marsh
3 1 2 2 1 1
SOLD
shedding. LAND: 8.429 Ha (20.84 acres) approx. Lifestyle block with dining area and 2 good sized bedrooms with BIRs. Bathroom, toilet &
a mixture of natural fauna and pasture. Stunning views across the laundry are all separate & you have a neat decked area in the
Werribee Vale valley, Bacchus Marsh Township and beyond. backyard & a single garage with a rollerdoor for secure parking.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE FOR SALE $269,950
CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157 CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
WEB arbeerealestate.com.au WEB arbeerealestate.com.au
FOR SALE 518 Myrniong-Korobeit Road, Greendale FOR SALE 2/10 McCrae Street, Bacchus Marsh
4 2 6 3 2 1
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Undercover entertaining area with 8 person spa. Slab heating, split system tops, soft close drawers & cupboards, 900mm SS upright gas oven,
cooling & ceiling fans. Substantial shedding, carport areas, multiple water dishwasher. Blinds to all windows. Ducted gas heating & ducted evap
tanks, solar panels, well fenced horse paddock, stable & dam. cooling. A neat decked area for outdoor entertaining & a single garage.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $849,000 FOR SALE $395,000
CONTACT Denise Sniegowski 0456 044 024 CONTACT Daryl Gould 0409 233 157
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FOR SALE 72 Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 4 Leahy Street, Bacchus Marsh
3 1 1 4 2 4
FOR SALE 25 Pamela Court, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 4/7 Fisken Street, Bacchus Marsh
4 3 2 2 1
SOLD
State Forest. Quality kitchen with Smeg appliances, ducted heating & separate toilet, and separate laundry. Ducted heating throughout and
cooling, open fire place, large undercover entertaining area a wall a/c. Private carport, a ramp and wide steps to the front veranda,
overlooking the beautiful in-ground solar heated pool. views to the streetscape opposite, and a neat and tidy backyard.
INSPECT Saturday 6 May 11.00-11.30am INSPECT By appointment
FOR SALE $650,000 FOR SALE $270,000
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FOR SALE 27 Madden Drive, Bacchus Marsh FOR SALE 4/18 Simpson Street, Bacchus Marsh
3 1 2 2 1 1
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with quality appliances, 3 bedrooms + a study/retreat off the main Bedrooms with BIRs & the kitchen has new cupboards & benchtops &
bedroom, & spacious bathroom. Gas wall furnace & ducted evap a new gas upright stove.
cooling. Pergola, landscaped gardens, double garage & workshop.
INSPECT By appointment INSPECT Saturday 15th April 9.00-9.30am
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Stars & Puzzles Friendship is the focus of the week. A one time admirer
may contact you, while a new relationship is launched.
If thinking about writing, the timing is excellent.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
Your abilities this week may be sharper than usual. This
is a great time for developing skills in computer or other
technologies. It may also be your best time to renew your
QUICK PUZZLE commitment to your partner.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
This could be the week to update your wardrobe and
throw out those old out-of-date clothes. Research pays
off - a trip to the library or searching the internet may
bring rewards.
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
ARIESMarch 21-April 20 You will find this a very active week, at home and at
Your recommendations are taken seriously by employers work. Be careful when choosing a confidant. Judgement
and by relatives, but you may have difficulties conveying may be hazy here, especially through the weekend.
expectations to a good friend. Actions, however, speak
louder than words. SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
TAURUSApril 21-May 22 This is the week for making goals, whether it is at the
You find yourself in elegant surroundings and may be workplace or at home. Make a list, but make sure you do
rubbing shoulders with a celebrity. Travel opportunities carry them out.
are bright. Extra caution is required in mechanical
matters. CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
A long awaited phone call or email and an overdue cheque
GEMINIMay 23-June 21 may arrive by Thursday. In relationships, seek out areas
This week brings showers of announcements regarding of common interest. Catch up on all correspondence by
celebrations, promotions and unexpected travel. The week the weekend.
also includes some very serious thinking about the
direction your career path is taking. AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
CANCERJune 22-July 22 Pay attention to details at the workplace and dont ignore
NO. 8995 It is important to read all insurance and related policies your hunches. Healthwise, listen to messages that your
ACROSS DOWN from cover to cover and its essential to ask all questions, body may be conveying. An overdue acknowledgement
7. Maker (12) 1. Goodbye (8) no matter how trivial. This week you may find it easier or promotion may arrive by the end of the week.
8. Break (6) 2. Certain (4) than usual to approach senior people for advice. PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
9. Alter (6) 3. Pillage (7) LEOJuly 23-August 22 Calculated risks may pay off, but rely more on logic than
10. Altonement (7) 4. Heap (5) Friendship is the focus of the week. A one time admirer intuition. Your inventive spirit soars. Brush up your skills
12. Allure (5) 5. Rest (8) may contact you, while a new relationship is launched. in the areas of advertising, salesmanship and public
15. Coquette (5) 6. Amphibian (4) If thinking about writing, the timing is excellent. speaking.
16. Strip (7) 11. Plane (8)
18. Fee (6) 13. Determined (8) VIRGOAugust 23-September 22 BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
20. Slight (6) 14. Tasteless (7) Your abilities this week may be sharper than usual. This Originality is a well known trait and it can give you the
22. Loving (12) 17. Fruit (5) is a great time for developing skills in computer or other edge in a career or community project. The key is to keep
technologies. It may also be your best time to renew your your impulsive streak under control. Partnership activities
19. Cranium (4)
commitment to your partner. are highlighted.
21. Rational (4)
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
This could be the week to update your wardrobe and
ACROSS throw out those old out-of-date clothes. Research pays
SUDOKU
7. Do what you like, if everything isnt out of action (8,4). off - a trip to the library or searching the internet may
8. Kind of hen thats no longer tender (6). 9. Stripped, bring rewards.
had got sunburnt (6). 10. What the stork came on a wee
journey with? (7). 12. As usual, have for sale (5). 15. SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
When good and cold, it sets (5). 16. Awful nervous! (7).
18. Drinks on getting back again. Thats the problem
NUMBER GAME
You will find this a very active week, at home and at
work. Be careful when choosing a confidant. Judgement
(6). 20. All there cant squeeze into it (6). 22. Must you may be hazy here, especially through the weekend.
weigh everything you eat on it? (8,4). ANSWER BELOW
SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
DOWN This is the week for making goals, whether it is at the
1. Asks in and gives the paper to (8). 2. In this school, is workplace or at home. Make a list, but make sure you do
the upbringing un-English? (4). 3. Enlarged, the former carry them out.
did accommodate it (7). 4. Get a key to copy and open CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
(5). 5. Is one ambitious but fetching? (2-6). 6. For the
A long awaited phone call or email and an overdue cheque
cartographer, a tissue of lies (4). 11. A shipping line (8). may arrive by Thursday. In relationships, seek out areas
13. Grasps what the poultry farmer is talking about (8). of common interest. Catch up on all correspondence by
14. Make a speech? Give over! (7). 17. Mr Blunt (5). 19. the weekend.
British ale is flowing all round the island (4). 21. Fuss
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
the man is making over nothing (2-2).
Pay attention to details at the workplace and dont ignore
your hunches. Healthwise, listen to messages that your
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8994
Clutches. 14, Deliver. 17, Frank. 19, El-B-a. 21, To-d-O.
body may be conveying. An overdue acknowledgement
or promotion may arrive by the end of the week.
QUICK SOLUTIONS
ape. 5, Go-getter. 6, Isle (anag.). 11, Plimsoll. 13, PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
Across - 6, Get even with. 7, Sour. 8, Calamity. 9, Re-
Down - 1, In-quires. 2, E-ton (rev.). 3, Di-late-d. 4, A-G-
Calculated risks may pay off, but rely more on logic than
sist. 10, Rating. 12, Bright. 15, Barrow. 17, Spotless. 19,
er. 20, I-ntac-t. 22, Balanced diet.
intuition. Your inventive spirit soars. Brush up your skills
Loth. 20, First cousin.
10, Trip-let. 12, Stock. 15, As-pi-C. 16, Fearful. 18, Teas-
Across - 7, Anything goes. 8, Guinea (hen). 9, Peeled. in the areas of advertising, salesmanship and public
Down - 1, Starving. 2, Avocet. 3, Angler. 4, Firm. 5,
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS speaking.
Whiten. 6, Grove. 11, Tireless. 13, Rip off. 14, Treaty.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
15, Bestow. 16, Often. 18, Turn.
17, Peach. 19, Head. 21, Sane.
Originality is a well known trait and it can give you the
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS edge in a career or community project. The key is to keep
Breather. 6, Frog. 11, Aircraft. 13, Resolute. 14, Insipid.
your impulsive streak under control. Partnership activities
Down - 1, Farewell. 2, Sure. 3, Ransack. 4, Stack. 5,
Across - 6, At first hand. 7, Pass. 8, Alphabet. 9, Please.
are highlighted.
20, Insult. 22, Affectionate.
10, Redeem. 12, Care-SS. 15, CL-amps. 17, Nar-rat-or.
Penance. 12, Charm. 15, Flirt. 16, Undress. 18, Charge.
19, B-O-ut. 20, Appropriate.
Across - 7, Manufacturer. 8, Recess. 9, Change. 10,
Down - 1, Off-stage. 2, Cr-E-ate. 3, St-up-or. 4, Gag-a
QUICK SOLUTIONS
(rev.). 5, Adhe-re. 6, At all. 11, Dead beat. 13, AB-adan.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 8995
14, Sets on. 15, Cur-are. 16, Pr-un-e. 18, Rap-t.
Trade & Business
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