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WINTER 2021
Central Victoria
Celebrating 30 years
2021 PROGRAM June to August
TO JULY 11 JULY 19 – AUGUST 30
Changed Forever: Travelling Suitcases
Legacies of Conflict Artwork on loan from the
A Shrine of Remembrance touring exhibition National Gallery of Australia
Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict The artworks in these cases aim to
interweaves stories of migrants from war- inspire creativity, inclusivity,
torn countries and recent veterans of engagement, and learning.
overseas service, exploring the impacts of All of the artwork in these cases can
global and civil conflict in changing lives be handled by adults and children of
and shaping contemporary Australia. The all ages and will be accessible at
stories are enhanced with art, objects, various venues throughout the shire.
photographs and audiovisuals. Contact the gallery to find out
Reproduced courtesy of Getty Image, Paula Bronstein more information.
Old Fire Station, 1 Neill Street Maryborough, Victoria
Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Phone: 03 5461 6600
Email: cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
Website: https://linktr.ee/CGArtGallery
Admission to the Gallery is free and donations are
welcomed. Guided tours are available on request.
Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre
Open 7 Days, 9am – 5pm (except Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Maryborough Railway Station, Railway Street, Maryborough 3465
Freecall: 1800 356 511 visitorinfo@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
www.visitmaryborough.com.au
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elcome to the winter edition of enjoyed some ‘winter’ food at one of the
Goldfields Getaway. many cafes and restaurants dotted
throughout the goldfields.
Thank you to all of our readers and Thank you as well to everyone who
advertisers for your support. We have been entered our autumn competition and
thrilled with the feedback from the autumn congratulations to the aptly-named Mark
edition. Jewell who found the gold nugget on page
As travel restrictions have eased, tourists 17. Mark won a $50 voucher for the Olive
have flocked to central Victoria and it and Lavender café in Avoca.
would seem visitors old and new are keen Turn to page 40 to enter the winter Spot
to discover what the goldfields have to the Nugget competition.
offer. As we celebrate 30 years of publishing,
Winter can be quite magical in the we have also been busy developing our
goldfields. The dry, muted colours of online site. To keep up-to-date with
summer are replaced with lush greens and everything that’s happening in the
vivid orange as rains and the last of goldfields, go to:
autumn take hold. If you are staying for a www.maryboroughadvertiser.com.au/
few days, hopefully you’ve kept warm and goldfields-getaway.
ON THE COVER: Station at Twilight by Jason Rogers, taken with a NikonD7200
Jason Rogers (pictured) describes himself as “just a country bloke
with a camera”.
The self-taught freelance photographer has been honing his hobby
throughout the past 20 years.
“I am really passionate about landscape photography, particularly
storms, and believe a photo can tell 1000 stories,” Jason said.
A local for more than 20 years, Jason’s ‘day job’ is with Crameri’s
Mitre 10 in Maryborough. One evening, Jason was on his way home
and passed the railway station as the sun was setting.
“Straight away the lighting caught my eye, so I raced home and
grabbed my camera and tripod and managed to get the shot. It is one
of those images that can be a moment in time remembered forever.”
To see more of Jason’s images go to:
www.facebook.com/jasonrogersphotographyau
Now taking bookings for Spring 2021
Phone 5461-3866 for bookings and more information.
PUBLISHED BY EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING
Maryborough Regional Newspapers Pty Ltd Natalie Woods and Deb Bennett
Printed by Centre State Printing, Maryborough VIC E advertising@maryaddy.com.au
See the magazine online at www.maryboroughadvertiser.com.au
Information contained in this guide is correct at the time of printing.
We accept no responsibility for errors, omissions or changes which occur after publication.
All advertising/editorial is copyright and may not be reproduced without prior permission.
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tiny lola
knit
| yarn | café
Tiny Lola is a Craft Café and Safe Space.
Our most important crafts are;
Kindness, Courage and Gratitude.
Visit Tiny Lola for lunch, morning or afternoon tea
weekdays and weekends 9am - 5pm
on the platform of Avoca Railway Station
13-15 York Avenue • 0476 611 688
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he centuries-old crafts of knitting, C
spinning and weaving have been R
passed from mother to daughter for A
generations. While fashion trends and F
mass-production caused a brief decline in T
popularity, the events of last year saw these
ancient skills re-ignited. S
As the impact of Covid-19 was felt
throughout the world, 2020 was perhaps
not the ideal time to start a new business.
But for Vicki-Claire McDonald,
owner/operator of Tiny Lola café and
craft centre, the timing couldn’t have been
better. Tiny Lola operates on several levels.
“Tiny Lola started during the second Women with skills in knitting, spinning and
lockdown, after craft had really taken off weaving can offer services such as mending,
and I’d been talking to a lot of women in untangling yarn or creating garments from
Facebook knitting groups,” Vicki-Claire scratch, so have the opportunity to make
said. money from their work.
“There are so many women in small Based on the platform of the historic
towns who are isolated for all sorts of Avoca Railway Station, the Tiny Lola
reasons – even without Covid.” Platform Café runs events where customers
Regional areas have been particularly can try their hand at all manner of crafty
hard hit in recent years. Natural disasters skills. Or, if you happen to be stuck on a
such as drought, fire and flood were project, drop in and chances are you’ll find
followed by the onset of the pandemic, someone able to help you.
exacerbating what was already a “Tiny Lola is a Craft Café and Safe
challenging time. Space. Our most important crafts are
“Women had lost jobs across regional kindness, courage and gratitude,” Vicki-
Victoria because of Covid in industries like Claire said.
tourism and hospitality. They were of a “Sometimes people aren’t comfortable
certain age, and younger women were talking about their lives but discussing
coming into the workforce, so a lot of those knitting or craft can be the start of a
women won’t get their jobs back.” comfortable, ongoing conversation.”
49th Annual Antique Bottles
& Collectables Show 2021
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 & 29
Opening times: Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-3 pm
Maryborough Harness Raceway, Chaplins Road, Carisbrook
(off Pyrenees Highway)
Enquiries 5461-4720
Entry: $5 adults, children up to 12 years free
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uda Historic Home and Garden is C
open to the public as an accredited R
house museum of national A
significance. F
Nestled at the north end of the T
Castlemaine township, Buda houses artistic
treasures created by the talented Leviny S
family, including items by noted colonial
goldsmith and jeweller, Ernest Leviny.
Covering a period of 118 years, Buda
provides a unique insight into the times in
which the Leviny family lived. Evident
throughout the house is the passion of the
five unmarried daughters for the Arts and
Crafts Movement, which strongly with morning or afternoon tea or lunch in
influenced art and design in Australia the function room overlooking the garden
around the end of the 19th century. but advanced bookings are essential. Bring
The Leviny sisters of Buda were keen to a picnic or book one of Buda’s gourmet
learn about and follow the principles of hampers to be waiting for you on arrival
the Movement in their artistic pursuits and make a day of it.
which influenced their taste in decorating Visit budacastlemaine.org for more
the family home. information.
The interior decor and fittings in the
house at Buda show the Leviny women's
passion for decorative yet functional
objects. They personally created many of
the items that adorn the house today,
including metalwork, woodcarving,
needlework and other handcrafted pieces.
The collection is a significant example of
the hopes and aspirations of settlers in
Australia during the goldrush: the changes
in taste relating to house interiors and
garden design; the changing role of
women in society and the Leviny family's
passion for collecting original artworks and
decorative arts.
Buda also boasts 1.2 hectares of heritage A uniq n
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garden, a plant nursery to browse through io
collect the
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and ample room for the kids or grandkids m o ve
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to stretch their legs and play the Buda
Treasure hunt made just for them. budacastlemaine.org
Buda’s gift shop also provides a lovely HISTORIC HERITAGE GROUP BOOK A
range of Buda merchandise and VILLA GARDEN TOURS PICNIC
handcrafted items for sale. 42 Hunter St Castlemaine
Bus and tour groups can be catered for 03 5472 1032
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s visitors enter the Central
Goldfields Visitor Information
Centre, they are struck by two
things. One is the incredible architecture of
the historic Maryborough Railway Station.
The other is the warm welcome from the
centre’s staff.
Lee Duffin, team leader of the visitor
information centre, said she is proud of the
team and the passion they have for
promoting the local area.
“We are often the first people visitors
meet when they come to the area,” Lee
said.
“The feedback we’ve received is that we
offer a really lovely welcome, so that’s a
nice compliment to receive.”
The three part-time staff, one casual and
seven volunteers work on a roster system to
ensure the information centre is open
seven days a week. As well as providing
local information and historical highlights, The information team
staff can help visitors with services such as
applying for a prospecting licence. from a woman who moved to the area
With tourism figures more than double about 18 months ago. Her perspective is
what they were in 2019, and a beautiful that it was a great way to learn a bit more
building to work in, Lee hopes others will about the area as well as engage with the
consider volunteering with the visitor public.
information team. Although many of the “We’re busier than ever here and it’s a
staff and volunteers have lived in the area lovely job, we are usually meeting people
most of their lives, Lee is keen to when they are on holidays and happy. We
encourage newcomers to the area to fully train our volunteers; they don’t have
consider volunteering. to feel that they need to have lived here for
“We had a volunteer application recently 20 years.”
WinTER JUnE JULY AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER
ExhiBiTion ExhiBiTion
ExhiBiTionS “Black to Life” A selection of
Avoca Virtual Art Show
August 5 to September 27
by Cathy Brown works by the A hybrid exhibition with
June 4 to June 29 2828 Arts Group,
selected art displayed at
with Maryborough Gallery 127 and Image
Official opening July 2 Projections on the Silo.
June 5 to July 26 Streamed live online.
AVoCA RAiLWAY Come and enjoy a warm beverage on the platform
STATion 13-17 York St, Avoca | Fri-Mon 11am-4pm | 0439 462 344
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any visitors to Railway Café and D
Tracks Bar will be familiar with I
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making coffees,” Jane said. “But what I
really love about being here is meeting the G
customers and getting to know them.”
For the past seven years, the Bond family
– Jane, husband Lloyd and mother-in-law
Kate – have welcomed visitors and
regulars to their café at the iconic
Maryborough Railway Station.
While the historical significance of the
19th century building might be daunting
for some, for the Bonds it was one of the something of a culture shock.
reasons they moved from Melbourne to “When I first moved here, I wasn’t so
start a business in central Victoria. sure, it was such a big adjustment. But now
“That was part of the draw for us, it’s I don’t think I could go back to the city. I
not just a café in the high street.” Jane said. love the laid-back lifestyle; I don’t miss
Unlike Kate and Lloyd, who lived in traffic and the crowded shopping centres.
Maryborough before moving to the city, “It’s definitely a nicer environment to
Jane found the move to a country town raise a family.”
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entral Goldfields Shire Council has
secured $1.2 million in additional
funding from the State Government
for phases 2 and 3 of the Central Goldfields
Art Gallery’s revitalisation project.
Located in the 1861 historic fire station,
the refurbished gallery will be extended,
the original fire doors at the front of the
gallery will be opened and exhibition
spaces increased.
The gallery’s internal spaces will be
remodelled, and storage facilities and
accessibility services amenities improved,
along with the creation of an open
contemporary reception area. External “This funding is a major milestone for
landscaping, including the installation of Central Goldfields Art Gallery, our local
an Indigenous Interpretive Garden, will community and visitors to the region,’”
round out the project. Helen said.
Central Goldfields Art Gallery’s curator “It will enable the gallery to present
Helen Kaptein (pictured), said she is exhibitions from major organisations and
thrilled at the opportunities the also upgrade visitor facilities to those of a
redevelopment presents for the local contemporary and dynamic public art
community as well as tourists to the area. gallery.”
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the go-to place for prospectors – O
Andrew Gladdis has seen a few L
changes in the Goldfields in the past 30 D
years. Andrew’s father was a keen
prospector, and after a stint working as a
mechanical engineer at Minelab, opened
the Coiltek Gold Centre in Maryborough.
“I got my first detector when I was about
13 years old,” Andrew said.
“The first detectors that came out in the courses to would-be prospectors.
late 70s were from America where their “We take groups out and show them how
mineralisation is a lot less than ours, so to use their machines and what to look for
they don’t work as well in our goldfields. when searching for gold. A lot of it is
“The technology was more like your about fine tuning the detector and
basic coin detector the kids get now for the understanding what to listen for.
beach.” “In the past 10 years or so I’ve noticed a
As Andrew explains, the late 70s and change in the people coming here looking
early 80s saw something of a boom in for gold,” Andrew said.
prospecting as new detectors came onto “It used to be a lot of retired or semi-
the market. retired men. Now we have young couples
As well as selling all things related to and a lot more women keen to learn how
gold hunting, Coiltek offers training to detect.”
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Bangarra Dance Theatre
Australia’s internationally-acclaimed dance theatre company.
SandSong:
Stories of the
Great Sandy Desert
Friday July 23 and A powerful production that traces the ancient
memories embedded in Kimberley Country,
Saturday July 24, 2021 and creates new narratives for Indigenous futures.
Book now at gotix.com.au
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endigo Venue and Events (BV&E) Designed by two prominent Freemasons,
has a packed program for winter WC Vahland and Robert Getzschmann,
2021. Whether it’s opera, whimsical the main building frontage extends 60
tales or Indigenous dancing and metres along View Street. The building is
dreamtime stories, there is something for topped with a large triangular pediment.
all tastes and ages at BV&E. The Capital was closed in the 1970s
Performances will take place in two after almost a century of staging opera,
iconic locations, Ulumbarra Theatre and drama, dance and cinema.
The Capital, both with a rich history In late 1987, in response to a community
dating back to the goldrush era. campaign to save the theatre, the building
Ulumbarra Theatre is a redevelopment was purchased from the Masons.
of the Sandhurst Gaol, which operated With the financial support of state and
from 1863 until 2004. Meaning ‘gather local government, private and public
together’ or ‘meeting place’ in the subscriptions and overwhelming
language of the local Dja Dja Wurrung community support, renovations, costing
people, today the theatre has become a around $6 million, started in 1989 and the
modern arts and events venue that fuses building was officially reopened by the
heritage-listed 1860s’ penitentiary former Premier, Mrs Joan Kirner on April
architecture and contemporary design. 26, 1991.
Red brick guard towers and an imposing For a program of events throughout
granite facade frame the new entrance. winter go to: gotix.com.au
Inside, the box office is housed in a
repurposed cell block.
Built in 1873 and listed by the national
trust, The Capital in Bendigo has served
the public for nearly 150 years.
Originally built as the Sandhurst
Masonic Hall, the building has undergone
many incarnations. At one time it was
second only to the Melbourne Town Hall
in size and has hosted local and
international performers from opera stars
to stand-up comedians.
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hen winter arrives, the Pyrenees is ready
with roaring fires, wintry walks and
delicious food and wine that will heat you
up from the inside out.
There’s nothing better than warming your back
against the fire with a glass of Pyrenees red in your
hand. Wine and dine your way through the Pyrenees
with more than 25 cellar doors for you to enjoy.
Find cosy cellar doors with fireplaces for long
lunches and afternoon tastings. In Moonambel,
warm heart and soul at Summerfield Winery with
delicious woodfired pizzas and bold hearty reds.
Head to Bigibila Winery to settle in by the wood fire
while taking in the spectacular panoramic views. Mark Summerfield
Mount Avoca is the region’s only certified organic
vineyard, also the perfect place to stay. Their award-winning Eco-luxe lodges offer self-
contained luxury with million dollar views.
Sally’s Paddock cellar door offers live music Sundays and in Glen Patrick, Mrs Baker’s
Still House will keep you toasty, as will their gins!
While you’re out and about, stop off at provedores and roadside farm gates, to stock
up on local produce for home.
You can find a list of farm gates at www.pyreneesfarmgatetrail.com.
To plan your weekend in the Pyrenees, go to www.visitpyrenees.com.au.
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egular visitors to Avoca might have noticed a S
new store at 128 High Street. Venture inside W
Sweet Pyrenees and you will be greeted by an E
assortment of sweets, lollies and hand-crafted, artisan E
confectionary that would tempt even the most T
committed fitness fanatic.
Sue Wood (pictured) and husband Tony sold their S
confectionary manufacturing business and made the
tree-change to the Pyrenees region five years ago. Since
that time, the couple has been busy creating sweet treats
on a much smaller scale, as well as sourcing a range of
carefully selected products from throughout Australia.
“People who come to Sweet Pyrenees are pleasantly
surprised that it’s much more than a ‘lolly shop’,” Sue
said. “Our store is a quality confectionery shop full of
surprises with something for everyone, including an
extensive gluten-free range.”
Although trading was limited last year during lockdown, Tony and Sue have developed
a comprehensive online site, where customers can purchase their favourite treats along
with hampers for wedding, birthdays or any special occasion.
As well as trading from their shop front in Avoca, products from Sweet Pyrenees are
sold in selected outlets throughout the Pyrenees and Central Goldfields, as well as
regular market stalls.
Order your sweet treats The Railway Station
Pratt Street
for delivery BEAUFORT
GALLERY NOW OPEN
Friday to Monday
10 am to 4 pm
0417 369 322
EXHIBITIONS
TO JUNE 28
A showcase of regional
artists that work in a
variety of mediums.
JULY 2 - AUGUST 31
Robyn Kittelty
Redman
& Friends
Handcrafted sweets & treats to make every day special Perhaps best known for
her collages Fat Ladies
sweetpyrenees.com.au and Geisha, Robyn’s work
128 High Street, Avoca | 0418 374 330 has been described as
Open Wed - Sat 9.30am - 4pm, joyful, colourful and
Sun 10am - 3pm enormous fun.
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• Breakfast
• Light lunch
• Cakes
• Giftware
• Local
produce Ladies16 by
Robyn Kettelty
Open 7 days
8am - 4pm
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he Art Trax Gallery, located at the
5465 3777 site of the former Beaufort Railway
106 HIGH STREET, AVOCA
Station, is a popular destination for
History, Gold & Grapes tourists exploring the Central Goldfields.
You are amongst it all at the Visitors to the renovated 1874 building
can view the art of local and national artists
AVOCA CARAVAN PARK in a variety of exhibitions and mediums,
including paintings, sculpture and ceramics.
After a forced hiatus last year, the
Pyrenees Art Council’s Art Trax gallery is
again open to the public.
Magnet, an exhibition featuring the work
of regional artists, will run until June 28.
This will be followed by an exhibition
from Robyn Kittelty Redman and a
• 5 shady acres selection of her friends. Robyn is a
• Situated beside the
Avoca River
• Clean and spacious Ballarat-based artist whose work from her
amenities
• Walk to town centre • Dogs permitted at
travels through England, Scotland, New
• 4 self contained cabins manager’s discretion Zealand, Fiji and Italy has been shown in
• 51 powered sites • Miners rights for sale sold-out shows throughout Australia.
• 20 unpowered sites • Metal detectors for hire Perhaps best known for her collages Fat
• Eftpos facilities
available Ladies and Geisha, Robyn’s work has been
2 Liebig Street, Avoca, Vic described as “joyful, colourful and
5465-3073 enormous fun”.
AVOCA www.avocacaravanpark. Art Trax is open to the public from
Caravan Park com.au
Friday to Monday 10am to 4pm.
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Flax Protein Balls
INGREDIENTS
100g chopped Australian walnuts
(lightly toasted or raw)
100g Australian almonds
(lightly toasted or raw)
2 tbsp TassieGold Golden Flaxseeds
Cellar Door | Restaurant | Accommodation | Gourmet Deli | Bakery
170g medjool dates, pitted and chopped
100g soft dried figs or apricots, chopped
100g prunes, pitted and chopped
1 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp honey
100g desiccated coconut (for coating)
METHOD
Whiz nuts and seeds in a food processor
until like bread crumbs. Add dried fruits
and whiz until smooth. Cellar Door Open Daily 10-5pm
for Tastings/Wine Sales
Add other ingredients, saving coconut for
coating. Make sure you have a sturdy food WOOD FIRED PIZZA
processor - or you can finish mixing by Open for Dinner Friday & Saturday 6-8pm
hand (the mixture can become quite hard & Lunches Wednesday-Sunday 12-3pm
and sticky). Specialty pizzas feature homegrown lamb and pork
Roll into 2-3cm balls and roll in coconut.
5967 Stawell-Avoca Rd, Moonambel
Store in an airtight container in the
5467-2264 | summerfieldwines.com.au
refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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isitors to the Central Goldfields the volunteers is a key attraction to the
can travel back in time on board organisation.
the Victorian Goldfields Railway “It really is a unique and wonderful
(VGR), which runs between the historic experience. So wonderful that I am now,
towns of Maldon and Castlemaine. like many others, a proud member of the
Passengers can relive the goldrush era Society and active volunteer.”
onboard one of the restored steam trains VGR offer a range of options for
that once crisscrossed the countryside and travellers. A family pass includes special
are now lovingly restored and operated by compartments where children can
volunteers of The Castlemaine and experience what travel was like for people in
Maldon Railway Preservation Society. the 1800s. First-class travellers will enjoy a
Bill Berryman recently stepped up as touch of olde-worlde sophistication, with a
secretary of the VGR, just one of the choice of art deco or Edwardian elegance.
many diverse roles filled by the team of Special events such as ‘Murder on the
volunteers that run the railway. Orient Express’ nights and ‘Ales on Rails’
are running regularly this year, and Bill
Bill’s experience as a visitor to the area encourages people to book early via the
encouraged him to become more involved website.
with the organisation. “It has been wonderful to welcome so
“We fell in love with the railway as many people back to the area, all looking
tourists, and often used to organise trips for that special country experience. We are
with groups of friends,” Bill said. very proud that we can offer them such an
“The genuine passion and friendliness of experience – as a volunteer or a passenger.”
The authentic heritage railway linking
the historic gold mining towns of
Castlemaine and Maldon
Our friendly volunteer staff will ensure you have a memorable day out on
your train ride through the central Victorian Goldfields.
* Family friendly compartments - where the kids can lean out the window and enjoy the scenery.
* A touch of first class - experience a little of the Golden Age of rail travel in Edwardian splendour
or Art Deco style carriages with open lounges, full bar service and end viewing platform.
* Ride with the driver - for a small extra fare you can ride in the cab. Pre booking recommended.
Trains run Wednesdays and Sundays plus term school holiday Saturdays and some public
holidays.
For detailed timetable and fare information please visit our website.
Online bookings are strongly recommended.
www.VGR.com.au email: info@vgr.com.au
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enjoying nature and switching off P
from reality. Loddon Valley has so much to L
offer when it comes to outstanding natural O
beauty; the perfect way to leave stresses
behind this winter and explore Victoria’s R
backyard. E
The Loddon Valley has one of the state’s
most extensive water systems – with
wetlands, lakes and Victoria’s second-
longest river. Experienced canoers can set
their own pace on the picturesque pristine waterways, forests, mountains and
waterways, from the Loddon River in the farmland to explore. Terrick Terrick
south to the Boort Wetlands in the north. National Park is considered a hotspot for
Three self-guided canoe trails along the birdwatching, with Australian ringneck,
Serpentine Creek, the Laanecoorie Gilbert’s whistler, painted and black
Reservoir and the Loddon River give honeyeaters and even wedge-tailed eagles
everyone the chance to try a spot of on view throughout the seasons.
peaceful paddling. The more adventurous can end the day
If walking is more your thing, the by pitching a tent or rolling out a swag at
Loddon Valley boasts 6,700 square one of the many camping sites available,
kilometres of State and National Parks, and take in a few million stars overnight.
BRIDGEWATER • BOORT • DINGEE • EDDINGTON • INGLEWOOD • KORONG VALE • LAANECOORIE
MITIAMO • NEWBRIDGE • PYRAMID HILL • SERPENTINE • TARNAGULLA • WEDDERBURN
For further information contact:
The Loddon Visitor Information Centre
24 Wilson Street, Wedderburn
Phone: 03 5494 3489
visitloddonvalley.com.au
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ith up to 75 stall holders, the
Maryborough Antique Bottle
Club’s annual show will host a
vast range of bottles and collectables
dating from the late-1700s up to the 1980s
Steve Greenwood is one of the
organisers of this year’s event. Now in its
49th year, Steve encourages people who
might have come across old bottles to bring
them along to the show for evaluation. Before the invention of screwtop soft
Modern-day prospectors might come drinks, Codd bottles were commonly used
across bottles in their search for nuggets to sell flavoured soda water, with the
and, as Steve explains, some may be worth pressure from the aerated liquid pushing a
more than the elusive gold. marble into the neck of the bottle to keep
“Depending on their age and rarity, it fresh. Bottles and collectables will also be
bottles can fetch anything up to $100 available for purchase.
thousand,” Steve said. Held at the Maryborough Harness
“Some of the old Hamilton Patent Raceway, prizes will be awarded to
bottles can date back as far as the 1790s, so exhibitors across a range of categories.
something like that would be worth a bit. Glass, ceramic and coloured cordial bottles
“The Codd bottles with marbles in the as well as beer, milk and medicine bottles
neck can also be valuable, depending on will all be on display.
whether anyone wants them at the time.” See page 5 for details.
Talbot Bazaar
&
Chesterfield House
Accommodation
Enjoy browsing our ever-changing range of antiques,
collectables and decor all set inside an historic
150-year-old bluestone hotel in Talbot.
Open Saturdays and Sundays 11 am‐3 pm
or by appointment.
Accommodation features five
cottages (twin share),
outdoor pool and one acre
of lush english and native
gardens. Book direct with
owner 5463‐2002.
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Visit our tiny
town every
third Sunday
of the month
F
or the past four years, visitors to 9am-1pm
Talbot’s Court House Hotel and
motel have been greeted by
operators Reiny and Barry. EXPLORE A
Built in 1861, at the height of the LARGE RANGE
goldrush, the Court House Hotel was one OF ARTISAN
of more than 70 pubs in the township. FOOD & WINE
Offering old-fashioned country PRODUCERS
hospitality to locals and tourists alike, since
Covid restrictions have lifted the pub has
re-opened for lunch and dinner on Friday Scandinavian Street, Talbot VIC 3371
and Saturday, with lunch served on info@talbotfarmersmarket.org.au
Sundays. 0459 327 637
Reiny said it has been good to welcome
locals and tourists back to the pub and, as
things settle post Covid, they will gradually
get back to normal trading hours.
“We have a takeaway menu as well as sit-
down meals on Fridays and Saturdays. As
long as people ring before five o’clock, they
can pick their meal up at about six.
“We can also open for dinners earlier in
the week if we have a group booking.”
As well as diners, the pub has welcomed
back its local darts and pool teams, as well
as its punters’ club. A country hotel/motel with
The accommodation at the back of the
old-fashioned country hospitality
pub includes six double rooms and a two-
bedroom unit. situated in the historic
The busiest time for the pub is mining town of Talbot
undoubtedly market weekend. PUB MEALS
“We open at eight on the morning of the PUB ROOMS
market so that people can get money for PUB PRICES
the stalls,” Reiny said.
“Then we have the Sunday roast that is OPEN 7 DAYS
always booked solid, followed by an 12 Camp St 5463-2204
afternoon of music.”
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ewly-opened Wattle Tree Country Wattle Tree Country Retreat are
Retreat is an accommodation supporting other neighbouring businesses
option in the Central Goldfields to help keep trade local and, in turn, those
offering short-term respite care for adults businesses have adjusted to suit the needs
with a disability, mental health or an of the participants.
acquired brain injury. “We attended a gold detecting course
“The idea is to provide respite with a run by Coiltek,” Darron said.
difference, an alternative to a traditional “Andrew [Gladdis, owner of Coiltek]
respite facility,” Chelsea said. realised what they were teaching was
“While enjoying your stay, you will have perhaps a bit advanced for our guys, so has
a unique experience where you will get a offered to run a shorter, more basic course.
chance to try new things, make friends, He has even offered to send a trainer to
develop skills, and have fun.” our place to work with the participants
Offering 24-hour care and supervision, here.”
guests can help tend to the farm animals, go Chelsea agrees that the community
hiking, fishing, prospecting and camping. could not have been more supportive of
As well as the experience of farm life the guests, who have been on shopping
and camping, guests can experience nearly trips, visited local cafes and markets and
all of the activities available to tourists in enjoyed meals at the Maryborough
the area. A highlight for both Chelsea and Highland and Golf Clubs.
Darron is the support they have received “It has been lovely to see how welcoming
from businesses throughout the local people have been of our guests,” Chelsea
community. said.
Wattle Tree Country Retreat
is a respite service full of
engagement, participation,
action & adventure!
– Disability service offering respite and short term accommodation.
- A safe environment to enjoy a unique country experience and gain life skills.
- Needing a break or country getaway? Want an adventure experience
or just to relax? Contact us now.
wattletreecountryretreat.com.au
365 Lillicur Road, Amherst | 5463-2554
22CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS
TRINKETS & TREASURE TRAIL
F
eedback from traders on
our Trinkets and
Treasures Trail is that the
past few months have been busy
in the goldfields. Many have
even decided to open extended
hours to keep up with customer
demand.
We have included a few new
traders on our trail for winter,
and updated contact details and
opening times. Don’t forget to
stop off for a cuppa or a wine at
one of our recommended cafes
or eateries, and if you happen to
discover a treasure we might
have overlooked, please let us
know.
Happy hunting!
Find a treasure. Items of interest for everyone.
Antiques Crystals
Bottles Gemstones
Collectables Mineral Samples
Shop
144 High Street, Avoca Open 24/7 website http://www.antiquebottles.com.au
Open Thursday to Monday 10am 4pm Email ron@antiquebottles.com.au
Phone 54653887 Facebook Antique Bottles Collectables Shop Avoca
Treasures, Books, Retro, Antique Bottles, Vintage, Furniture, Glass Ware,
China, Tools, Garage Items, Heritage Prints and much more...
23CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS
TRINKETS & TREASURE TRAIL
To
St Arnaud 25.4
40.5 km Bealiba km
Dunolly
Archdale
Junction
km
To Bendigo
.1
km 60.4 km
20
.3
38 Bet Bet
Natte Yallock
km
To Moonambel
29.4 km
23.9
19 km
18.2 km
Wareek
Bowenvale
Maryborough
km
27.4
Avoca Bung Bong
To Castlemaine
47.9 km
m
To Ararat
k
14.9
63 km
FIND THIS
Talbot
TOUR ONLINE
18
.5
k
m
Clunes
To Ballarat
24 33.2 kmCENTRAL GOLDFIELDS
TRINKETS & TREASURE TRAIL
AVOCA MARYBOROUGH
Sticky Beaks - 123 High St, Avoca. 0438 653 474. Museum of Australian History & Art – Maryborough
Open 7 days 10am - 4pm. Shared shop combining Railway Station platform, 29 Station St, Maryborough.
unique/funky crafts and clothing, antique bottles and items 0477 589 692. Open Thur - Sun 10am - 4pm and public
of interest. holidays or by appointment. Australian history with a
particular focus on Indigenous and gold rush heritage.
Antiques Bottles & Collectables – 144 High St, Avoca.
0412 965 001. Open Thur - Mon 10am - 4pm. Includes Maryborough Marketplace – 47 Nolan St,
an interesting selection of crystals, polished stones and Maryborough. 0429 184 716. Open 7 days, 9.30am -
Australian minerals. 3.30pm. Packed with a combined selection of new and old
Avoca Recyclers – Cnr Rowe St and Hamer Ct, Avoca. goods. Collectables, books, records and jewellery.
0409 164 368. Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm, Coach Factory Pickers Market – 84 Nolan Street,
Sat 8.30am - 1pm. Second-hand recycled building Maryborough. 0449 759 146. Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm,
materials, deceased estates and furniture. Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm. 25 independent stores selling
Westbury Antiques – 119 High St, Avoca. 5465 3406 or second-hand wares, antiques and collectables.
0412 949 721. Open by appointment. English period
Granny’s Attic – 84 Nolan St, Maryborough.
furniture (circa 17th & 18th century) and decorative arts.
0418 352 801. Open 7 days. Buys and sells gold jewellery,
For the discerning collector.
vinyl records and collectables. Cash paid for unwanted,
Watlington Collectables – 5465 3230. Open by broken or estate jewellery.
appointment only. Bus & tour groups welcome. Historical
items ranging from fully restored classic and vintage cars, Needful Things – 106 Nolan St, Maryborough.
workshop tools, household and garage memorabilia. 0427 590 180. Open 7 days, 9.30am - 2.30pm.
Vintage toys and collectables, retro gaming.
Tiny Lola – 13-15 York Avenue on the platform
of Avoca Railway Station. 0476 611 688. Maryborough Lions Club Bookshop – 124 High St,
9am - 5pm. Maryborough. 0484 764 578. Open Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm,
Sat 9am - 1pm. A range of books to catch the eye of the
BEALIBA most dedicated bookworm.
Serendipity – Main St, Bealiba. 0484 613 855. Amaroo Antiques & Art – 82 Nolan St, Maryborough.
Open Fri - Sat 10am - 3pm. Vintage wares, Australiana, 0447 501 554. Open Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 10am - 4pm.
books, bric-a-brac. Sat 10am - 1pm.
CLUNES Madam Chi Chi – Cnr Nolan and Napier Sts,
Timeless Harmony – 65 Fraser St, Clunes. 5345 3480. Maryborough. 0401 929 727.
Thurs - Sun 10am - 5pm. Gifts, home & garden, Open Mon - Wed 7am - 4pm,
accessories, clothes and more. Thu - Fri 7am - 8pm, Sat 2pm - 9pm.
Clunes Bottle Museum – 70 Bailey St, Clunes.
5345 3896. Thurs - Sun 11am - 4pm. Housed in the
decommissioned South Clunes State School, the collection
consists of more than six thousand historical bottles and TALBOT
other related objects dating from 1500 AD to present time. Talbot Bazaar – 2 Ballarat St North, Talbot. 5463 2002.
Open Sat - Sun 1am - 3pm or by appointment.
O’Hara’s Café- Bakery – 24 Fraser St, Clunes. Ever-changing range of antiques, collectables and décor
5345 3700. set inside an historic 150-year old bluestone hotel.
Talbot Provedore & Eatery –
DUNOLLY 42 Scandinavian Cres, Talbot. 5463 2008.
Broadway Antiques & Collectables – 115A Broadway, Open Fri - Sun 10am - 3pm.
Dunolly. 0447 783 696. Open Fri - Sun 10am - 4pm. Evening meals - Sat from 6pm.
Yellow Dog Vintage & Design – 115B Broadway,
Dunolly. 0418 875 453. Open Sat - Sun 10am - 3pm or by
appointment. Eclectic vintage wares, decorating treasures,
mid-century furniture, art and curated crafts.
Dunolly Bakery – 97 Broadway, Dunolly.
5468 1331. Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm,
Sat - Sun 7am - 2pm.
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ossum Gully Fine Arts Gallery and
Gardens will feature the work of
Bendigo artist Lyn Raymer (pictured)
throughout winter.
After many years living and working
overseas – including running a gallery in
Hong Kong – Lyn moved to Bendigo six
years ago and has pursued her love of
Mon-Fri 7am - 4pm Sat-Sun 7am - 2pm drawing.
97 Broadway, Dunolly 5468-1331 “In my work, I often use a reductive
www.dunollybakery.com.au technique,” Lyn said. “I begin by rubbing
charcoal onto the surface, then use erasers
to lift the charcoal and reveal the light
DUNOLLY PHARMACY areas. I then work back into the drawing
• Health care advice • Webster packs with charcoal and conte and erasers.”
Lyn’s love of crowd-watching is reflected
• NDSS • Medication reviews in her work. As a young child, Lyn was
• Blood pressure monitoring encouraged to ‘people-watch’ on trips to
• Prescription on file Melbourne. Much later, while living in an
• Needle exchange service apartment in Hong Kong, Lyn would look
down on crowds of people as they went
• Skin care • Giftware about their day.
FREE HOME “I look at the constantly changing shapes
of crowds and those who move among and
DELIVERY through a very public transit area with
(Dunolly, Tarnagulla, Bealiba,
Eddington, Timor purpose and pattern,” Lyn said.
& Betley areas) Lyn’s attention to detail is evident in her
Open: Mon-Fri life drawings and portraits, which she
9 am to 5.30 pm believes reflect as much about the artist as
Sat 9 am to 12 pm they do about the subject.
“Drawing is gathering your thoughts to
look out and beyond the model, or to
Ph: 5468-1522 | 119 Broadway, Dunolly simply observe the model as a way of
F: 5468-1587 | E: dunollypharmacypp@gmail.com
trying to grasp the complexity of the
human form.”
26Tracing the Loddon River: A Story by John Moir of Dunolly
I
n this winter edition of the Goldfields
Getaway magazine, I want to take you
on a river tracking tour, up-stream
from Bridgewater, following the Loddon
River, so you can see how great this river is
for the central goldfields areas.
Please note that some of the driving will
be on dirt roads.
The Loddon River – an inland river of
the north-central catchment, part of the
Murray-Darling basin – is located in the
Central Highlands and Loddon Mallee
regions in the state of Victoria. The river
starts its journey on the northern slopes of
the Great Dividing Range east of Memsie Station
Daylesford and flows north into the Little
Murray River near Swan Hill. Around four kilometres from the Calder
Bridgewater has a weir that is used for Highway (bridge) you need to turn left
water for the local area. It also provides a down the road to Newbridge. Just over two
water-skiing area as well as good fishing. kilometres is the old original Memsie
A visit to Bridgewater allows you to try a Station homestead. It is believed it was first
meal at the local pub and see some of the built around 1840 for the Catto Family but
shops including a couple of art/collectable research has yet to confirm this.
stores. Continue on till you get to a camping
Bridgewater has large industry in wine area on your left and that is again the
growing, flour mill and tomato growing. Loddon River. In from here to the right
There is also a ‘farm’ with mysterious and just short of a kilometre is a very large
dishes to trap solar energy located out on hole in the river that is approximately 25
the Bridgewater to Maldon Rd. metres deep. It was possibly created in the
However, we are going to go north from bygone ages before man by a waterfall. In
the pub over the bridge and turn left down it lives a great protected cod.
the road to Dunolly. Continued next page
“A journey back to childhood” Maryborough
Boiled Sweets ~ Licorice Craft Shop
Old Favourites ~ Fudge
Local Handcrafts
Lollypops ~ Chocolates
Special Occasion Wool & Craft Supplies
Confectionery NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
OPEN 7 DAYS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
5475-1136 10AM - 3PM
20 High Street, Maldon 48 Tuaggra Street (Woolworths Carpark) Maryborough
www.themaldonlollyshop.com.au
Phone 5461-5201
27Newbridge camping area
This same section of river boasts some gold was found around 1850. There is still
unusual things such as a small billabong, a a working mine in the area today.
small gorge and a platypus colony. Travel on down to a cross roads and take
There is still a cellar underground near a left into Laanecoorie. Go over the bridge
the camping area that was part of one of and park. Walk down into the camping
the breweries located on the section ground and read the signage on the area.
between the camping ground and Catto If you take the road opposite that runs
Lane. The original homestead is down with the river on your right it takes you up
Catto Lane. to the weir gate area. Then continue off
When you come to the highway turn left to your left. If you take that road back to
into the town. A visit to the pub is well the main road you will need to negotiate a
worthwhile as there may still be photos of turn to the right. This will take you back to
past fishing exploits. Do not cross the Eddington where you could stop at the
bridge but head south with the river on area before crossing the bridge.
your left and in around four kilometres you Down the bank (if you are able) and
will pass by the area of Poseidon where walk down to the left and there you will
Alvah
Art Gallery
114 Dunolly-Bridgewater Road, Dunolly
Artist in residence John Moir
Open daily 10 am-5 pm www.alvahgallery.com.au
Small vintage car display — Local tours arranged 0439 029 989
28A section of the small gorge Laanecoorie Weir
find the place where the Tullaroop Creek follow the road around Cairn Curran
enters the Loddon. (I understand it may Reservoir to the Joyce’s Creek cross-over
have been called Deep Creek in the past). and main highway.
Back on the road again and carefully Here turn left over the bridge that
find a place to turn back and take the first crosses the backwater and creek entrance
turn right and then right again down the to the Cairn. Head off down to Newstead
road to Baringhup. On this road, for a coffee.
approximately three kilometres on your From this point it is not easy to follow the
right is an island in the river and it may river. It next appears in Guilford as a small
well form an oxbow lake in time. stream and again you see it as a trickle just
Continue on enjoying the scenery and if a few hundred metres toward Daylesford
you have keen eye-sight you may see a from the Lyonville Hotel on the Trentham
vineyard to your right in the distance (it is to Daylesford Road.
actually on the creek). Cross over the next
It actually starts in a small lake and flows
intersection and on into Baringhup.
north through the Wombat State Forrest
You have a choice here where you either
and will pass near Glenlyon Store where
turn left and then right to go see the wall
you can visit the Loddon Valley Scenic
and the open water or you turn across the
park located nearby (ask at the store).
bridge (over the Loddon River) and then
stop for a look around and even take a Now that will be different for the
walk up to the wall. When you are ready followers of my stories.
continue, take the first road to the left and Let me know how you get on.
in around three kilometres turn left and – John Moir 0439 029 989
POSSUM GULLY FINE ARTS
PAINTING• SCULPTURE • PRINTMAKING • CERAMICS
Exhibiting works by LYN RAYMER
Lyn is currently working on this series of reductive charcoal drawings
using erasers to push and pull the figures from darkened backgrounds
Open weekends & public holidays 11 am to 5 pm
Appointments phone: (03) 5461-1775 • www.possumgullyfinearts.com.au
428 Possum Gully Road, Adelaide Lead via Maryborough.
Travel 4km from Maryborough towards Avoca on Pyrenees Hwy, turn left at sign and follow bitumen for 4.5km.
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ake a short drive anywhere around of buying anything, but made an offer the
the outskirts of Maryborough and same day.”
they are not hard to miss. Although few people would impulse-buy
Crumbling blue-stone walls, remnants a derelict pub, Lisa was not totally naïve
that hold the memory of a time when the about the work involved in restoring the
central goldfields was a thriving frontier building back to its former glory. For many
outpost, bustling with gold-fevered miners, years Lisa worked as an ‘apprentice’ to a
store owners, bakers, butchers and – most woman whose passion was restoring old
common of all – pubs. homes and buildings.
Much of the past is now hidden by trees “Eve Hayman was an extraordinary
and long grass, or serves as shelter for woman with an extraordinary amount of
local livestock. But some, like the pub at knowledge. She restored a number of
Red Lion, have been offered a new lease Victorian homes in Melbourne, and she
of life as they are restored as homes for a also did a beautiful stone property in
new generation of owners. Kyneton.
Lisa Vuillermin never intended to buy a “She was the foreman on all of her jobs
tumble-down 1850’s era pub. She came to – very hands on. She managed every
the area about five years ago to look for a tradesperson; she didn’t employ a builder
house for her sister, and as they were to oversee it.
looking through a local real estate “Working with her there was lots of
magazine Lisa came across an ad for the sweeping floors and painting walls but also
old pub at Red Lion. helping her source materials; going out
“I said to my sister, ‘I’d love to go and and finding that one place in Melbourne
look at that, that looks really interesting,” that sells that particular skirting board
Lisa said. from that particular era.”
“So we went and looked at it and it was One of the first things Lisa needed to do
a little bit romantic. I just sort of fell in was rebuild the walls ready to install the
love with the idea of the project and roof and protect the building from the
actually rang the agent on the way home weather.
and made an offer. “It was starting to crumble; the rain had
“I saw it that day without any intention got down in all the walls and was starting
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to effect the mortar. With old buildings descendant, standing proudly outside the
there’s a point where you can’t bring them premises in their finest clothes.
back. The pub was at that point where I Like many families, stories have been
thought if someone doesn’t do this it will passed down the generations and Carol
be gone.” says it is difficult to know what is true and
Lisa’s mentor’s son, Mark, is partnering what isn’t. At one stage there was talk that
with her on the project, and together they the pub was being run as a house of ‘ill
are working on a vision for the old pub repute’; another story has babies born to
that is beginning to take shape. They have female staff that may or may not belong
intentionally used local tradespeople and to the family’s many sons.
suppliers since the project began. Local Whatever the past held, as the new
stone mason Paul Middleton completed owner, Lisa is determined the future is a
the work needed on the walls, and the roof bit more certain for the beautiful
trusses were completed by builder Tim bluestone building.
Carroll. “We will soon be at the stage of making
One person who has a particular it a habitable building,” Lisa said.
interest in the pub is local resident Carol
“Whether we use it as a weekender or a
Pascoe. Carol’s family go back for
home, we’re both very keen to get it
generations in the goldfields and her
finished so that it is a livable house. We are
ancestors once owned the Red Lion pub.
also in the process of restoring the garden.
“Back in those days there were over 100
Mark is very busy planting about 100 trees
pubs in the goldfields,” Carol said.
on the property.
“This was just one more pub on the
road between Clunes and Maryborough, “Or, we have talked about potentially
and like all pubs, it has its share of selling it when we finish and doing
stories.” another one because we have both enjoyed
While Carol has no specific memories of the process so much – most days!
tales told at the pub, she has a few family “I drive past those old buildings and
photos taken back in the 1800s when it think, ‘It’s so beautiful, if someone doesn’t
was a thriving business. One image shows take it on it will be gone forever’.
the Nicholson family, of which Carol is a “I like making things beautiful again.”
31Havilah
Affordable for all
Does Havilah have beds available for people of low means?
YES. More than 40% of our overall places are set aside for people with
no assets or with only minimal assets.
Can I still receive the pension if I live in an aged care facility?
YES. If you are eligible for a pension you will still receive it while
living in aged care. Pensioner couples (where one or both are
living in aged care), each receive a single pension.
If I have no assets will I be able to live at Havilah?
YES. If you have no assets you will not need to pay any
upfront accommodation charge.
Do I have to pay an upfront fee to become an
aged care resident at Havilah?
Not necessarily. If assets are valued at under $50,500
you will not need to pay any up front fees.
What if my wife and I own our own home but only one
of us is needing residential aged care accommodation?
In this case the value of your home would not be included in your
assets and only half of the other assets would be assessed.
If I have assets under $50,500 what fees will I need to pay?
You will only need to pay the basic daily fee. The government will
provide a subsidy towards your accommodation costs.
What if the value of my assets is above $50,500?
Talk to us to work out the best way for you. The government will
continue to pay a subsidy towards your accommodation costs,
on a reducing scale, if your assets are between $50,500 and $171,000.
Can I afford the daily fees at Havilah?
If you are a pensioner the Basic Daily Resident Fee will still leave you
with cash for personal incidentals. It can even be cheaper and easier
than trying to make ends meet as a full pensioner living at home.
How is the amount of basic daily fee set?
The basic daily fee is set by the Government in line with the aged pension
and is therefore guaranteed affordable now and into the future.
It is consistent over all residential aged care facilities.
Redefining aged care living
Talk to us and we can help you to find out exactly what budget works best for you.
Contact Raeleen Brooker 03 5461 7380. Havilah Hostel Inc. 11 Harkness Street MARYBOROUGH VIC 3465.
www.havilah.org.au
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airways, Maryborough Golf Club’s D
popular bistro, has undergone a I
major renovation. An increased N
dining space and a new, modern kitchen I
are matched with a contemporary menu,
with meals to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Food and beverage manager, Ian G
Cannons (pictured), said the renovation
has been designed to capture the unique
beauty of the grassed 18-hole course, with
its abundance of native trees and wildlife.
“We wanted to create a warm and
welcoming environment, where our guests
can sit inside or outside and delight in the
beautiful views, while enjoying our food
and service – night or day.”
Ian said the club had been thrilled with celebrations, functions or a bite to eat after
the feedback from customers. a day out exploring the goldfields.
But Fairways is not only for members. “Whether you are after a great game of
Locals and tourists alike are making the golf, a spot of barefoot bowls or a lovely
most of the captivating environment, dining experience, Maryborough Golf
which is proving to be popular for Club is the place to be,” Ian said.
Fairways Bistro
Overlook the beautiful golf course
from our new dining space and
enjoy a delicious meal from
our renovated kitchen.
• BISTRO • GOLF • BOWLS
MARYBOROUGH GOLF CLUB
Park Road, Maryborough • 54604900
maryboroughgolfclub.com.au
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