Clunes And District Agricultural Society
CLUNESMAY 2019Published monthly by theClunes Tourist andDevelopment Association Inc.PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. clunesnewsletter@iinet.netFREECOMMUNITY NEWSClunes and District Agricultural SocietyBy Helen HardyThe Clunes and District AgriculturalSociety was well represented at the MidlandGroup of Agricultural Societies Annual Dinnerheld on Friday 29th March 2019. Hosting byBallarat Agricultural Society.Of the 17 section Clunes was represented in13 of them. Junior Show Ambassador. Molly McMahonwas equal runner up Decorated Shoe /Boot 11-16 years OliviaKinnersly 1st Decorated Shoe / Boot Under 10 ThomasLoader 2ndst VAS Rich Fruit Cake Richard Cope 1Richard will go on to compete at the RoyalMelbourne Show in September 2019. Ourbest wishes to Richard.nd Junior Boiled Fruit Cake Matt Coon 2Thomas Loader 2ndDecorated Shoe/BootUnder 20Photo suppliedMAY 2019Richard Cope 1stVAS Rich Fruit CakePhoto suppliedVAS Carrot Cake June Lockie 2ndVAS Carrot and Date Muffins cooked by ajunior Abby Coon 1st Abby will go on tocompete at the state final all the best Abby.st Blokes Chocolate Cake Jason Loader 1nd Knitting Ann Hiddle 2nd Crochet Lilias Hollingworth 2 Midlands Group Photography Alyce Young2ndnd Junior Photography Olivia Charry 2 Open Photography Alyce Young unplaceWell Done to all the above people who wonin a VAS or Midland section at the ClunesShow and went on to represent Clunes you alldid well.Midland Group is made up of the followingshow societies Ballarat, Beaufort, Castlemaine,Clunes, Daylesford and Maldon. Kingston isnow just Animals and Maryborough has folded. Ann Hiddle 2ndKnittingPhoto suppliedCLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSAbby Coon 1stVAS Carrot and Date MuffinsPhoto suppliedPAGE 1
Date for the DiaryEarthmoving or Landscaping need doing?Clunes “22nd”Community DinnerDate: Friday 9th August 2019Announcement of:“Male, Female & Young Citizen of the Year”Venue:Clunes Town HallIncludes canapés on arrivalfollowed by a two course dinnerDrinks at bar pricesTime to put your thinking caps on fornominations for our Citizens of the YearMore details on the dinner and how tonominate in upcoming newslettersWatch this space!Allan StaceyIs the man10 yearsexperienceAllan has all the equipment and experience for thesetough jobs when the ground gets too rocky, too hardand just too big for youNo job is too small or too bigSite level & clean Trenching Post Hole Boring DrivewaysGeneral excavation works & LandscapingAllan services Clunes, Ballarat & surrounding areasEquipment available:5 Tonne Tip Truck 2 Bobcats (Rubber Track &Tyre)2 Excavators (2&3 tonne)Please give Allan a call onMobile 0408 903 870 for a quoteWorkshops @Upholstery with Cole Bottriell – Monday May 13Lampshade Art with Christine Lethlean –Monday May 20Bookbinding with Barry Wemyss – Tuesday June 11Bookings at reddoorgalleryonfraser.com/workshopsCLUNESProduced by the Clunes Tourist andDevelopment Association Inc.Email address:clunesnewsletter@iinet.netCOMMUNITY NEWSCURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:Submissions (incl photograph) welcome, preferably sentelectronically to the email address above. Priority given to news Business card size (90mm x 55mm horizontal only) 25items and are subject to available space. Name of group or Quarter page (vertical) 40Half page (horizontal) 80individual will be printed with all items submitted.Full page (vertical) 160News items, notices of meetings, results-up to 3 lines will be listedfree-of-charge for Clunes social and sporting clubs on the All ads to be supplied ready-made as Word or jpeg files. No PDFsplease.COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permitting).Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial Discounts apply to CTDA members and for multiple month adverts.All advertising to be paid in advance of publication. Ads andrates.payment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines,All material to reach the CTDA by the 10th day of the month.Fraser St.Note: articles, photographs and ads are not to exceed 2mb in size. Edited by Jane Lesock. Layout & copyediting by Kira Annear.Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.Community Group Round Up by Jordan Rozanski, AdministrationSupport by Megan Jones.Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, itsindividual members, or its associates.MAY 2019CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 2
90 Years - Strong, Committed andDelicious .By Sally DuncanThe earliest record of theClunes RSL Women’s Auxiliarycan be found in the ClunesGuardian in April 1929. Claimingthis date as the first officiallyrecognized date of existence, ourWomen’s Auxiliary plan tocelebrate 90 years of operation,later this year, following ourexisting commitments to ANZACPhoto suppliedDay and Booktown.90 years of delicious Devonshire teas, catering for golfand bowls days, cakes and slices for street stalls, and helpingwith catering for many, many community and private events.The current Women’s Auxiliary members are typical ofthose who have come before them –following the pledge of“we also serve” they epitomise the generosity and kind spiritof country women across Australia, who for generations havenot only baked famous scones but who have extended thehand of friendship to newcomers.The Auxiliary’s purpose has always been to support theRSL Sub-Branch, the RSL members (usually, but not always,their husbands), and the broader Clunes community.Catering has always been the Auxiliary’s foundationactivity, be it Bowls Day, Golf Day, Book Town or MarketDay (or the many versions of those over the years). Theladies generously donate time, ingredients and love to ensurea plentiful spread is available.Having witnessed their passion and commitment andbeen a recipient for many years of their extended love andfriendship, I can highly recommend joining this group ofMAY 2019ladies who I count as some of my best friends. As thenumber of members diminishes, we find our membershipbolstered by daughters and granddaughters who also wish toserve. Maybe you’d like to join, and help us celebrate thefirst 90 years. My mum joined when she was in her 50’s andserved the RSL for 35 years, working side by side with ladiesin the community who were like minded, caring, and wantingto help others. The Clunes RSL Women’s Auxiliary is aplace where you will find friendship and of course amazingbakers willing to share recipes and teach old and newcooking skills.We’ll keep you informed of the planning for our 90years celebrations !!Clunes Walkability PlanBy Kathie Schnur, Project Office Hepburn Shire CouncilCouncil is developing a Clunes Walkability Plan inpartnership with the Clunes community to identifyopportunities to improve walking, cycling and riding aroundtown over the next 5 to 10 years. For further information, orif you would like to have your say on walking, cycling andriding opportunities in Clunes, please contact Kathie Schnurvia email kschnur@hepburn.vic.gov.auCLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 3
Clunes Free Librarythe next step being a structural examination and report toestablish what must be done with the north wing rooms.By Phil TaigThis year the Clunes Free Library will once again open Interested in what is happening at the Clunes Free Library?its doors for Clunes Booktown Festival and will play host to a Come along to the 7pm Thursday 16 May meeting at the Freedazzling list of literati presentations in the renovated Clunes Library, or if you prefer, contact COM Chairman GraemeJohnston on 0427 534 532 or at thedukesbb@bigpond.comFree Library Hall.A Certificate of Excellence!By Paula SitaPhoto suppliedThe full schedule of Booktown presentations includesthe Clunes Free Library as one of the six Clunes venuesoutlined in the printed Booktown Festival Program whichlocal residents are encouraged to peruse before the crush ofthe Booktown weekend. Many of the events are openly free,some free but require a booked ticket, and other, including allat the Free Library, require a pre-paid ticket for entry.It is appropriate that the facial image of the goddess ofWisdom, Minerva, appears on the façade over the FreeLibrary front door, while her Owl appears as a mural in thefront foyer, both of which identify the CFL building as adepository of knowledge and wisdom.The mission of the Clunes Free Library is to return thebuilding to be a place of learning. The Committee ofManagement is halfway to achieving this goal and thosefortunate enough to have a ticket to one of the Booktownpresentations at the Clunes Free Library will be able to viewthe progress to date.Renovation ProgressThe outside of the building is now weatherproof, withrepairs carried out to the roof, new bargeboards and spoutinginstalled, stormwater drains installed and ground levelsgraded to prevent stormwater access under the floor.The Committee of Management had had security screenfitted to cover windows and a security door fitted to cover therear exit door. Motion sensor spotlights have been installed tothe front and rear of the building.On the adjoining reserve, grass has been cut at regularintervals and trees that were dangerously overhangingadjacent properties have been cut down and removed.Following a number of vandal attacks, security camerashave been installed internally and externally which willidentify culprits should there be any further trespassing.Internally, the south wing which includes the frontoffice, main hall and kitchen, have all been painted and thehall was used at last year’s Booktown Festival and will beagain this year, for author presentations.All of these renovations have been made possible byraising funds from a number of sources and by the wonderfulsupport of many Clunes residents who have given generouslyof their time and money. There is still much to be done, withMAY 2019When recently taking a 2hr car drive from Melbourne toMaryborough (north-east of Ballarat), my husband and I weredelighted to travel through some pretty and well-kept littletowns. In particular, we were impressed with a quaint railwaystation at Clunes where we made a short stop. Railwaystations in Melbourne can be cold and uninviting places towait for one’s train to come along but not so at Clunes. It hasa little “gold mine” of hospitality!Upon entering the station building, one is greeted by the“hoot hoot” of an imitation owl placed strategically on anearby table. The large entrance room is lined with bookshelves, filled with all manner of books and magazines. Thereare comfortable chairs and in particular, a huge ‘royal’ chairin the corner, especially for children's’ story telling. Thekindly gentleman in attendance is only too willing to offerguidance if required about train timetables or points ofinterest in the town.The adjacent room contains glasses for water and cupsfor those who wish to partake in a quick cuppa before theirlong journey to either Melbourne or further out into thecountry. The bathroom facilities are spotless.In this day and age where hospitality is hard to find andwe are more likely to be confronted in the big city byunattended railway stations and graffiti, this little gem locatedin a tiny town in mid-Victoria is priceless and should beawarded a Certificate of Excellence. Well done, Clunes!Notes From the PastGuardian & Gazette May 1896“A Lady, in delicate health, wishes to meet a usefulcompanion.She must be domesticated, musical, early riser, amiable,Of good appearance, and have some experience inNursing. Total, abstainer preferred.Comfortable home. No salary.”A few days after the advertiser received a hamper labelled:“This side up. With care. Perishable.” On opening it, shefound a fine tabby cat,With a letter tied to her tail. It ran thus: - “Madam, - Inanswer to your advertisementI am happy to furnish you with a useful Companion, whichyou will find exactlySuited to your requirements. She is domesticated, a goodvocalist, an early riser,Possesses an amiable disposition, and is consideredhandsome; she has had great experience as a nurse, havingbrought up a large family. I need scarcely add that she is atotal abstainer.As salary to her is no object, she Weill serve you faithfully inreturn for a comfortable home.CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 4
FREE ENTRYNext Market - Sunday 12th MayWith the April Market bathed in beautifulsunshine, it was a great day celebrating our 4thBirthday and big thanks to Yalonda andDaniella who made and decorated an amazingmud cake - hope you got a piece.Thanks to everyone for your support over thelast 4 years.May Farmers’ Market is on Mother’s Day, socome on, spoil your Mum and bring her downto the Market for a coffee, book a table at oneof our many eateries for lunch, glass of wine,Chocolates, browse the shops, have a day offand relax.There will be live music to enjoy when sitting4th and 5th May 2019back and relaxing.The Farmers’ Market wishes all the Mums a It’s not too late to volunteer to help out onHappy Day.this amazing weekend of book-browsing,Thank you again to Paul and Jane from Mountauthor talks, panel discussions, kidsBeckworth Wines for the donation of wood inactivities and exhibitions.April. Every ticket was sold.Please contact us at Creative Clunes onLucky winner was Ron & Pauline from Clunes5345 3947 orwith Ticket No 64 and drawn by Craig at thevisitus@clunesbooktown.com.auClunes Newsagency.As winter gets closer, the wood raffle in May.and remember that all Clunes residentshas been kindly sponsored by Joan Rogershave FREE entry to the Festival precinct.from Book Fossicker.Just present the voucher from lastClunes Booktown Festivalmonth’s newsletter, or some form of ID,for example utility bill or rates bill.MAY 2019CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 5
“Biggest Morning Tea”Clunes Mad Chatters Coffee Club in conjunction withClunes Senior Citizens Club, are hosting a special‘Biggest Morning Tea’ as part of the Cancer Council’scountry wide initiative, to raise funds to supportresearch into Cancer.Most of us have or have had, someone close to us whohas died or suffered from this terrible disease, and inrecognition of those people, we want to raise as muchas we can to assist in beating it in the future.Please come and join us for a cuppa and somedelicious homemade goodies. It’s a great way to get toknow each other and support.Date: Friday the 24th May 2019Time: 10.00am till 2.00pmVenue:Senior Citizens Centre, Fraser Street ClunesA donation of 5 or more would be appreciated(or greater if you wish) will be required onadmission.Please, ALL WELCOME! For more details, pleasecontact: Susan McVeigh Mob 0400 557 434MAY 2019SAVE THE DATESThursday 23 May: 5.00pm – 7.00pmSaturday 25 May: 10.00am – 12.00noonThe Warehouse36 Fraser Street, ClunesCentral Highlands Water (CHW) is holding twoinformal public forums to talk to the Clunescommunity about water quality and supply.Your feedback, thoughts and ideasare important to CHW.Everyone is welcome.Further information will be provided to ourcustomers via Clunes Visitor InformationCentre, community Facebook, CHW’s websitecustomer portal and the Clunes Newsletter.For enquiries please call Dianneon 03 5320 3160.CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 6
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Clunes Garden ClubBy Jill TaigWith the promise of a perfect Autumn day a group of 17members set off to visit Mica Grange at Sutton Grange.The property is set on a large acreage, with huge rockyoutcrops, high on the hilltops with views towards Bendigo.We were welcomed by Mary and Bede, who provided adelicious Devonshire tea, served on an expansive deck,where we enjoyed the views and lovely morning sunshine.We were surprised that the garden, particularly the roses,were still blooming profusely, in contrast to our Clunes‘crispy’ offerings. Bede explained they have that one magicalingredient, a natural spring, feeding into a very large dam,which allows constant watering. The property included largeabundant vegetable gardens, and fruit trees, as well as anative garden, and walking paths through the native gardenarea.Mica Grange is also exhibits Art works and gardenstructures, which provide interest. Many of our membersbought decorative garden sculptures and plants after beinginspired by the thriving and artistic displays in the housegarden and surrounds.We then travelled to Barkers Creek, to lunch atSkydancers Nursery. At this time of the year the Butterflyenclosure was less busy, but well tended nursery plants anddisplays offered wide variety.Our last foray was to a new nursery in Castlemaine, TheGreen Folly. Again, inspiring, interesting plants, and staffvery keen to engage and give advice. We all enjoyed theMAY 2019opportunity to soak up the sunshine, explore more planttypes, and share companionship. All in all a great day!” – JillTaigMay sees us at Avalon Nursery, Formosa Nursery Caféand Spot on Pots. Please join us, all are welcome!June and the onset of the colder weather sees us at “TheWarehouse” for a guest speaker, David from Davo’s WormFarm speaking about the benefits to your gardenenvironment of naturally enriching soils using worm castingsand worm “tea” and all things “wormy”. Please join us foran fun and informal meeting. We meet at The EsmondGallery at The Warehouse at 10.15am for a 10.30am start.CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 8
ADVERTISEMENTCATHERINE KING MPFederal Member for BallaratStanding upfor theClunesCommunityElectorate Office:5 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat 3350Ph. 5338 8123www.catherineking.com.auMAY 2019CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 9
COMMUNITY GROUP ROUNDUPTrain your brainVisual-SpatialBy Jordan RozanskiClunes Tutoring GroupSo far this year, the group have been impressed withstudents’ improvement in terms of their literacy andnumeracy skills. The Clunes Tutoring Group are appreciatingthe support of tutors each week during the school terms. OnWednesday afternoons, between 3pm and 5pm, primary andsecondary students can be assisted with academic areas oftheir choice at the Clunes Neighbourhood House, Lunchroomfrom eight dollars per session.“I’ll take him for language classes onWednesdays up at the school. Scary at first,hey Toby?”He nods, uncertain. June draws an arc withher big toe in the red dirt.“Not as scary as nobody speaking language.Not as scary as having no language left tospeak”.Joanna Atherfold Finn, WatermarkClunes Tutoring Group take pride in matching the righttutor with the right child. Gentle coaching supports students’personal and academic growth. The benefits of formalised,supported, study sessions are vast. Not only does this help thebrain to communicate, regular practice develops studentcapacity to focus, be mentally flexible and coordinated.Attention Management is considered at the hour-longsessions. Grant, A, (2019) explains this as: “The idea is thatif the people and projects that matter are prioritised, it won’tmatter how long anything takes. Attention management is theart of focusing on getting things done for the right reasons, inthe right places, and at the right moments”.Another theoretical framework underpinning the ClunesTutoring Group is Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences. HowardGardner says that students learn in ways that are identifiablydistinctive. The broad spectrum of students - and perhaps thesociety as a whole - would be better served if disciplinescould be presented in a number of ways and learning couldbe assessed through a variety of means. The learning stylesare as follows:- think in terms of physical space, as doarchitects and sailors. Very aware of their environments.They like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream.They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physicalimagery. Tools include models, graphics, eoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts withpictures/charts/graphs.Bodily-kinesthetic- use the body effectively, like adancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. Theylike movement, making things, touching. Theycommunicate well through body language and be taughtthrough physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out,role playing. Tools include equipment and real objects.Musical - show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. Theylove music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in theirenvironments. They may study better with music in thebackground. They can be taught by turning lessons intolyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time. Toolsinclude musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CDROM, multimedia.Interpersonal - understanding, interacting with others.These students learn through interaction. They have manyfriends, empathy for others, street smarts. They can betaught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Toolsinclude the telephone, audio conferencing, time andattention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing,computer conferencing, E-mail.Intrapersonal - understanding one's own interests,goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They'rein tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom,intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will,confidence and opinions. They can be taught throughindependent study and introspection. Tools include books,creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are themost independent of the learners.Linguistic- using words effectively. These learnershave highly developed auditory skills and often think inwords. They like reading, playing word games, making uppoetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging themto say and see words, read books together. Tools includecomputers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, andlecture.Logical -Mathematical- reasoning, calculating.Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see andexplore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment,solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taughtthrough logic games, investigations, mysteries. They needto learn and form concepts before they can deal withdetails.Community Group Roundup continued on page 10Photos suppliedMAY 2019CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 10
Community Group Roundup continuedTutors all hold current Working with Children Checksand usually have teacher or integration aide training, thoughthis is not essential. Sometimes really great connectionsbetween tutors and students and good learning outcomes donot require formal training. Most often, a strong backgroundin Education underpins professionalism at the ClunesTutoring Group.We are always welcoming new people to the group. Weare flexible with payments where affordability is an issue. Toexpress your interest as a tutor or a student, please feel free tocontact Marcia Harris through email or telephone. She can becontacted on 0487 817 176 or clunestutoring@gmail.comReferences:Atherfold Finn, J, 2018, Watermark Simon & Schuster: CammerayGardner, 1991, https://www.tecweb.org/styles/gardner.htmlGrant, A, 2019, ‘Productivity isn’t about time management. It’sabout attention management’. New York Times: 28 March out-attention-management.htmlPhotos suppliedMAY 2019GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT ANDSUMMER SHADE TREESCLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOLTREE DRIVE 2019It’s that time of year to start thinking about whattrees you want to plant this winter as the ClunesPrimary School Tree Drive is happening again thisApril / May. As part of the school’s fundraisingprogram we are offering you the chance topurchase a variety of affordable fruiting andornamental trees supplied by Valley Tree Nursery,Ardmona. All proceeds go to the school.The Tree List and order forms will be available inApril and located at the school office, Top Shopand the Post Office. Please place your order andpayment with the School prior to Friday 17 May.Trees will be available for pick up from the schoolat the end of July. Please contact the PrimarySchool (03) 5345 3182 if y
Crochet Lilias Hollingworth 2 Of the 17 section Clunes was represented in 13 of them. Junior Show Ambassador. Molly McMahon . local residents are encouraged to peruse before the crush of the Booktown weekend. Many of the events are openly free, some free but require a booked ticket, and other, including all
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The following At-A-Glance charts present comparative admission, cost, curricula and other relevant information about the state universities. . Agricultural Communications Agricultural Economics Agricultural Industries Agricultural Mechanization Agricultural Occupational Education Agricultural Production Agricultural Science Agronomy, Field Crops
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Dawson (2005) examined contribution of agricultural exports to growth in developing nations. The first model was based on agricultural production function, including agricultural and non-agricultural exports. The second model included agricultural and non-agricultural where each sector was sub divided into exports and non-export sector.
India’s food and agricultural exports jumped from 16.8 billion in 2009 to 35.06 billion in 2015. For an overview of the Indian market and agricultural trade, read the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service International Agricultural Trade Report from December 2016: India Agricultural Trade: Expanding Export Opportunities Amid Persistent Limitations.
and hold an annual E-Safety Week. Our Citizenship Award. 4 Through discussion in all our history themes – the rule of law is a key feature. RE and citizenship/PSHEE lessons cover religious laws, commandments and practices. In RE we encourage pupils to debate and discuss the reasons for laws so that all pupils understand the importance of them for their own protection. As part of the .
