The much-loved Lot 19 Arts Space car Corro Corolla was stolen from its home in Castlemaine sometime last week and has since been declared undrivable.
The 1994 corolla was gifted to Mark Anstey, owner of Lot 19 in 2014. Mark, an artist, and visionary saw potential in the little green car, and with the help of mates, many cans of paint, and hours of work giving the car the appearance of corrugated iron, Corro Corolla was born.
“Corro became a mascot for the place,” Mark told the Mail.
“I kept it registered and insured so people in the community could use it when they needed.”
Last week a young person appropriated the vehicle and proceeded to remove the sign from the roof (later found at the offender’s home). The young man then carefully taped the windows before spray painting it with care, including taking the time to stencil intricate leaf patterns. The muffler was removed and a meticulously wired light was mounted to the roof.
“He really made it his own,” Mark said.
“He had a tape of Bruce Springsteen in the tape deck, a 9 1/2 Weeks soundtrack, and various belongings.”
According to Castlemaine Police Acting Sergeant Brendan McManus the vehicle was then driven around Castlemaine and driven on the golf course, tearing up the fairways.
“Police recovered the vehicle which was taken to Tingay’s Smash Repairs. The offender then broke into Tingay’s by cutting the fence. Unable to find the car, he slept in a smashed-up van overnight, before sneaking into the workshop. He was discovered by employees the following morning wearing a balaclava and gloves,” Acting Sergeant McManus explained.
Once the vehicle was returned home, Mark soon discovered that Corro Corolla had not survived the ordeal.
“It feels like a loss, a death. It really did mean a lot to a lot of people,” Mark said.
“My girlfriend’s son has recently turned 18. I’d been teaching him to drive in that car and had told him he could have it when he got his license. He was absolutely chuffed, so that’s very disappointing.
“Fortunately we do have another old car on the horizon that we will paint and restore to give back to give back to the community.”
A member of the Lot 19 community Helen Bodycomb said she had borrowed the car on occasion.
“It was very chitty chitty bang bang and friendly to drive,” Helen said.
A funeral will be held for Corro Corolla at 11am on April 15 at Lot 19 to allow those who loved Corro Corolla to have the opportunity to speak, sing or contribute art to the event.
The offender has been charged by the police and will appear before the Castlemaine Magistrates Court later this month, but Mark is hoping some form of restorative justice could be implemented.
RIP Corro Corolla
Excitement builds for Gift
The Castlemaine Gift is fast approaching! Scheduled for Sunday February 26 at Camp Reserve the juniors will take off at 10am, with the professional races commencing at around 11am. Castlemaine Gift coordinator Darryl Nettleton said they are expecting 250-300 runners to descend on the shire for the event.
The athletics event will feature a variety of heats throughout the day including the prestigious men’s and women’s Gifts, the women’s 400 metres, the veteran’s event, and the invitational, with the day concluding at 6.30pm.
Any children aged between five and 13 who are interested in running can turn up on the day and will be divided into age and gender groups.
Organiser Darryl Nettleton has been involved in professional running since the age of 28 as a runner, trainer, and handicapper and is proud to have had a long association with the local race meeting.
“There are no athletic events like it in the shire,” Darryl said.
“Professional running had its beginnings on the Victorian goldfields way back in the 1800s. But the first running of the Castlemaine Gift at the Camp Reserve, run in a professional manner by the Victorian Athletic League, took place on Boxing Day in 1922,” he said.
“I first started organising the Castlemaine Gift in 1993 and after some time off decided to bring it back in 2016.”
The Mineral Council of Australia is a major sponsor of this year’s men’s and women’s Gifts, and a supporter of Youth Take Over, a group of young people getting work experience with various organisations. The Youth Take Over Team is currently working with a local web design agency, We Push Buttons, to create a website and marketing material for this year’s Castlemaine Gift.
Mineral Council of Australia CEO James Sorahan said they are pleased to support the Gift especially given the long history of running in Victoria’s gold mining history in the region.
“It’s a great local event and Darryl does a great job organising it,” James said.
Other main sponsors include; Leech Earthmoving and Maree Edwards who are contributing to the women’s Gift, Castlemaine Rotary Club and McClures Excavations – women’s 400m, The Mill -3200m race, Mount Alexander Community Enterprise (MtACE) – 125m men’s and women’s masters, Maxi IGA – 300m Masters, Castlemaine Mail- 400m restricted, Hilson Builders – women’s 600m and the veterans and My Goodness and Chewton Service Station sponsoring the 120m Invitational.
Entry to the Gift is $5 per person, ($3 for pensioners) and kids are free. There will delicious food and drink available for purchase from My Goodness and Chewton Service Station.
Castlemaine horse show raising money for ovarian cancer
After an extremely successful inaugural show last year raising $4,233 for ovarian cancer research, The Team Teal Standardbred Show Extravaganza is returning to Wattle Flat Reserve in Castlemaine for its second year.
The Team Teal campaign is a partnership between WomensCan, the harness racing industry in Australia & New Zealand, and Tabcorp, whereby all reinswomen race in teal pants to raise awareness and much-needed funds when they secure first place across the finish line.
The Team Teal Patron Mr Duncan McPherson OAM will be attending on the day. Duncan lost his wife Lyn to ovarian cancer in 2010. Before losing her battle and in failing health, Lyn began fundraising for ovarian cancer research, an initiative Duncan connected with his passion for harness racing.
The campaign expanded from harness racing in Victoria to New South Wales in 2016, to harness racing in all Australian states in 2017, and internationally to harness racing in New Zealand in 2018. There is even talk now of heading to the northern hemisphere and the possibility of Sweden getting involved.
The vision of Team Teal is to continue to expand its collective efforts to help women live better and live longer.
Team Teal Standardbred Show Extravaganza is the brainchild of Dr Virginia Brosnan, Fee Williams, and Castlemaine resident Nicole Sanderson who decided that Castlemaine would be the perfect location for such a fundraising event. It is a new initiative showcasing stunning retired harness racing horses as very successful show-ridden horses being competed at a beginner level (novice ring) and an experienced level (open ring).
The competitors are of all ages and experience who enjoy being out with their beloved horses.
Bringing the show to a local regional town is really important as it highlights the awareness to the community that ovarian cancer is a silent killer and every woman needs to be aware of the signs and symptoms.
The Team Teal Show Team is extremely grateful to the local Castlemaine businesses and surrounds who did not hesitate to jump on board to help with our fundraising efforts when approached this year in 2023 including; Ezidig Bobcat Services, PetStock Castlemaine, Castlemaine Vet, Castlemaine Floristry, Phil Mawson Concreting, and the Five Flags Hotel.
The Standardbred Extravaganza is being held on Sunday, February 19 commencing at 8.30am until 5pm. A canteen will be open with lovely homemade foods and a huge raffle of amazing prizes on offer. Cash only. All proceeds made on the day will go directly to the Team Teal campaign. Make sure to head down and support this worthy cause.
For up-to-date information visit Team Teals Facebook site at: www.facebook.com/teamtealstandardbredshowextravaganza.
My Castlemaine: Bill Chapman
Hi Bill, congratulations on winning Senior Citizen of the Year! Can you tell me about your volunteer work?
I started out at the CFA in 1953 when I was 15. I took a little time off when I retired and we did a few tips to Queensland, NSW (mostly outback areas), to visit my sister and our daughter. But I got back into it. I feel good and I figure if I can do something, then why not do it.
Later in life, I got into Legacy and prison chaplaincy with Catholic Care at Loddon and Middleton prisons. It’s brilliant. We have Mass every second Friday and the men always grow the most beautiful roses. I’ve made some great friends there and when Rosalind was sick they kept asking about her.
I always say, ‘you get back what you put in.’
Chapman is a well-known name in the area, when did the family first move here and how many of you are there?
I’m one of 13 kids. There were three before the war, one brother during the war after dad came home for a visit, and the rest were born after the war finished.
My great-grandpa came here for gold and then dad got into it. I go out with a dish occasionally and so does one of my sons. I’ve found a few nice little-sized bits but it’s mostly throw-away gold.
What did you do for work?
I was a slaughterman by trade. I started out doing it during the school holidays. I did my first apprenticeship at the bacon factory when I was 17, then I worked at the abattoirs, before going back to the bacon factory and working night shifts as the storeman.
How did you meet your wife Rosalind?
“She’s an import,” laughs Bill. “She came from Belgrave.”
“I came to visit once,” said Rosalind. “My mum’s cousin lived in Castlemaine and I came for a holiday and my Aunty Laura did a bit of matchmaking. We were married on September 2 1961 in Belgrave and here we are 62 years later. Although I did crash his prized FJ when he was teaching me to drive and I thought he might not like me after that,” laughs Rosalind.
“We have eight babies, the eldest is now 61 and the youngest is 50. All born in Castlemaine. At one stage we did emergency fostering and had a 14-month-old girl with down syndrome who ended up living with us for six or seven years. She’s living in independent housing now I think.
“I love living in Castlemaine. It was like coming home.
“We’ve lived in this house for 56 years. Bill’s dad built it,” remembers Rosalind.
“Bill’s always been a good ambassador for Castlemaine. He would always take a tin of Castlemaine Rock wherever we went. And he’s always been community-minded.”
“There’s still a tin of Castlemaine Rock on my dad’s grave. It’s been there since 2000. It’s a bit rusty, but it’s still there,” Bill remarked.
62 years of marriage! Any tips?
We learned it all along the way. We pretty much clicked. She’s now 80-odd years and I think she’s still as beautiful as when we first met each other.
Rosalind wasn’t supposed to survive as a child. She had rheumatic fever and they told her parents to leave her in an institute. Now look at her with her own children and grandchildren.
That’s incredible! Is there any philosophy you live life by?
Keep going. Look ahead and do things. And our faith.
Do you have any hobbies?
Trains. I started out with little ones. Then, one Saturday morning I was reading the Castlemaine Mail and there was an ad for a three-and-a-half gauge steam train. I’m up and out of bed and Rosalind said, ‘I’m coming too!’
It was wrapped in newspaper and the man (David Bennet who was a top machinist) very methodically removed the paper and string from the chassis. He had all the other bits too and I said, ‘I’ll take it’. I put it all together and built the boiler. It took four and a half years. My grandson Addison has continued on the legacy with his love of trains.
What are you reading at the moment?
“The Building of St Patricks Cathedral,” replied Bill.
“And I’ve read every book in the place,’ said Rosalind. “I love historic novels and romance.”
What music do you enjoy listening to?
Mostly classical. Andre Rieu is one of my favourites at the moment. We’ve seen a few of his concerts in Melbourne.
Finally, what do you love most about the place you call home?
The tranquility. There’s a lot around to go and look at and relax, like Vaughan Springs.
Take a look back at Vaughan Springs Reserve
Circa 1940s
Although the Vaughan mineral spring was discovered in the late 1800s it wasn’t until the advent of the motor car about 1900-1910 that The Springs became a very popular location for large group picnics and gatherings. The Mt Alexander Shire Council, The Castlemaine Progress Association and other groups worked to set up facilities for visitors who not only came from the local district but as far as Melbourne as well. One of the facilities set to provide an outlet, particularly for the children, was this picnic sports lawn track which was in reality a fenced, 50 metres long running track. It was located in close proximity to the swimming area, the change rooms and the kiosk.
2022
This modern photograph reveals that there has been virtually no change in over 80 years except for a bitumen track and an information sign. The track was frequently used up to the mid 20th century but is now probably not used at all. In the early 1950s I had the pleasure of accompanying relatives on an annual basis from Kyneton to Vaughan Springs to take part in a Lodge picnic, and I had the opportunity on a number of occasions to race down the track with the other children. Although the track remains intact, other surrounding facilities have fallen into decay. The reserve incurred significant damage in the October 2022 floods and had to be closed until repairs could be undertaken. Information and photos kindly supplied by Ken McKimmie.
Big stink at Castlemaine Magistrates Court
A local resident has approached the Mail over concerns about the lack of functional, safe and accessible female toilets at the Castlemaine Magistrates Court.
Pauline Pope said while many people appreciate being able to have matters heard locally at our Magistrates Court facility, she queried why are there are no functional female-only toilets available for the public attending the local court.
Ms Pope said she understands the female toilets at the facility have been out of action for about six months now and female court attendees are currently advised to walk a hundred metres down the street to use a public facility.
“Females with disabilities are advised their only other option is to use the male-only facility which features an open urinal beside the door through which users enter,” she said.
Ms Pope said the dysfunctional toilet blocks are also tucked away, out of sight, at the rear of the court building.
“They are old and filthy and over-ripe for replacement. Their accessibility doesn’t pass muster at all. The toilets are reached by following a broken path up a slight incline which is difficult, but possible, to do if you’re using a walker or a cane, but it’s utterly impossible if you’re independently using a wheelchair. The possibility of tripping on the broken path is very real for the short-sighted,” she said.
Ms Pope said is concerned the isolated location of the toilet blocks also makes it particularly dangerous for females attending the court for Intervention Order matters.
“The male subjects of those orders are likely to stalk their victims within the court precinct. The toilet location, combined with its lack of security, makes it an ideal site for bullying to be conducted with impunity,” she said.
The local resident questioned why has this situation been allowed to fester for over six months now?
“A public building housing a public service must provide accessible and safe toilet facilities. How can a court operate outside of the very law it’s meant to apply?
Ms Pope said functional and accessible toilets are an absolute necessity for court attendees who may be required to wait in the court for up to seven hours before their matters are heard.
“The local community cannot afford to lose the Magistrates Court. Many elderly, disabled and impoverished local residents are not able to travel to Bendigo to seek justice. This makes it imperative for council and other responsible bodies to ensure that the toilet situation is resolved post haste,” she said.
In the meantime she urges authorities to get a decent portaloo on site.
The Mail has since learned that Court Services Victoria (CSV) is responsible for managing court facilities in Victoria.
A CSV spokesperson told the Mail the CSV is committed to ensuring that court buildings are safe, secure and accessible for all court users.
“CSV is currently undertaking planning for an approved plan of works for upgrades at the Castlemaine Court, and is preparing design and tender documentation for Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant works,” the spokesperson said.
“The works will include Ambulant and DDA-compliant toilets within the new waiting area; a DDA compliant entrance to the new waiting area; a new DDA compliant path from the street into the new waiting area/registry office; and egress from the new waiting area into the registry office,” she said.
It is currently expected that the works’ tender will be issued in February 2023.
My Harcourt: George Milford
Hi George, congratulations on being awarded Citizen of the Year for your incredible volunteer work. How did you begin volunteering?
I worked at Thompson’s and trained to be an accountant at night school in 1968. I was the finance controller there from 1979- 2008, working under four different employers during that time. I got to meet some amazing people, doing amazing things – it was a marvelous crew.
It was about that time that I was recruited as treasurer of the Harcourt Uniting Church, where I am still treasurer to this day!
Being a treasurer brings me in contact with movers and shakers, people that aren’t necessarily interested in bookwork.
People talk about the three levels of government, but they don’t talk about how much work is expected of volunteers. There’s a lot of paperwork, especially from the banks and that’s the work I do. I don’t want to be idle and there’s only so much reading, gardening, and watching TV you can do.
There’s a real sense of collegiality when you do volunteer work – you’re not doing it on your own.
What other volunteer work have you done?
I was involved with getting the Harcourt Leisure Centre up and running back in 1983 and I’ve been the treasurer there ever since. It’s fun and it keeps me in touch with what’s happening.
I’m probably best known for my work at the Harcourt Heritage Centre where they have a nice big collection of Henry James’ things. And once a month we contribute to the Harcourt Core from things we’ve found in his collection.
I’m also the treasurer at Buda Historic Home and Garden in Castlemaine.
I enjoy being involved with the Harcourt Applefest too. This year there will be an art show and dinosaurs wandering around, family-sized apple pies, and Eliza Hull and the Australian Women’s Choir will be performing.
I’m involved with Legacy which is a great organisation providing very constructive help to widows.
Oh, and I’m a trustee for the Stoneman Foundation. After Stuart Stoneman died last year he created a charitable foundation and left his heritage property Duneira Estate in Mount Macedon to trustees. It’s got a big art collection and beautiful gardens.
I’m involved with the Maldon Vintage Engine Museum and the Vintage Engine Club and I was recruited to the Cemetery Trust in 1979. We made it tidy and accessible and in 82′ we added the lawn section. Everyone attends the working bees with enthusiasm but when it’s time to do the bookwork everyone has to go.
Organisations rise and fall from good secretaries and chairs and I enjoy meeting up with people and helping them out. If you’ve got skills, you may as well use them.
That’s an incredible amount of work, George! How many volunteer roles do you have?!
I do enough to keep me off the streets.
How long have you lived in Harcourt?
We’ve been in this house for 48 years. I was brought up on the property next door under an apple tree. My family has been here since 1959.
This place is like an aviary, with kookaburras, crimson rosellas, yellow-faced honey eaters, blackbirds, thrushes, and magpies who love the flowering natives and the creek behind the house.
We love living next to the bowling green, and hearing them laughing and clapping, it’s good company. I don’t bowl though, I don’t have time!
We have two kids, one in Castlemaine and one in Sunbury. All through COVID we were minding our ten-year-old grandson, as his mother is an essential worker.
We played a lot of loungeroom soccer, which was great because my daughter has a very large lounge room with four doors leading off it, two of the doors were his goals and two were mine. We didn’t break anything – the rule was no kicking the ball off the ground. We did puzzles together and he loved beating me at Petanque!
Have you got time for any other interests?
Growing roses, I have Mutabilis, Masquerade and For Your Eyes Only, and they all change colour every day. During COVID I dug a nice new bed and put in some more roses.
What are you reading at the moment?
Erik Newby’s travel book Around the Mediterranean
Have you travelled?
We went to England, America, Scotland, and France. I went to Singapore 21 times for work and to Japan in 1986 to negotiate a license agreement.
What music do you enjoy listening to?
I like hymns and classical and I like listening to Macca on Sunday mornings.
What philosophy do you live life by?
I’m a Christian person. I try and brighten up the world around me. I think we have every reason to be positive about most things.
And finally, what do you love most about the place you call home?
Harcourt is the centre of the universe! Marvelous people, great environment, good soil and grows the best apples.
Harvest your potential
Are you the proud owner of fruit trees on your property? Are you feeling unsure about how to look after your trees in the face of the changing weather patterns brought on by climate change? Then mark your calendar for an upcoming three-part live online course on fruit tree care, designed for home fruit growers.
Harcourt based organic orchardists Katie and Hugh Finlay are dedicated to help you grow great fruit.
They are now offering a course called Learn.Plan.Succeed: Create Your Fruit Tree Action Plan. The course is written for those who have fruit trees in their backyard and are confused about what jobs to do, and when to do them.
The course especially suits people who live in central Victoria. Different from their year-long ‘Grow Great Fruit’ course which focuses on the “how” of fruit tree care, this new three-part short course is all about the “when”.
Katie said they have been teaching people about fruit tree care for many years now, and they’ve noticed that not knowing when to do all the different jobs can cause big headaches.
“But to create an action plan for your fruit trees, you also need to know what jobs you need to do. So, we’ll be talking about how to schedule your pruning, all the different pest and disease prevention activities, and other jobs like planting and fruit thinning, for example,” she said.
The course will take place online, making it easy for anyone to participate, regardless of location. However, local residents will get extra value from doing the course.
Katie explains they’ve written the course for fruit growers all around Australia, but because as they live right here in central Victoria, they are more familiar with the best timing for all the fruit tree jobs in this climate.
“We can help local gardeners to write a more accurate plan right from the start,” Katie said.
“We’ve also kept the course super-affordable at just $37 for all three sessions, because we want to make it available to everyone who’s trying to grow their own food.”
The course kicks off on February 14, at 7.30 pm, but registration is open now. Head to the website growgreatfruit.com, click on the ‘courses’ tab, and then click on ‘Learn.Plan.Succeed’ to register.
“We’ve already opened up a Facebook group for course participants, so you can start getting your fruit tree questions answered as soon as you register. It’s also a lovely friendly group where you can meet other home fruit growers,” Katie said.
The course runs over three evenings from February 14 to 20, but all sessions will be recorded so participants can watch the replays if they miss a session.
Hugh said they want to empower people to take control of their fruit tree care and to understand that by writing an action plan, they can make informed decisions that will help them to protect their fruit trees and get a great harvest every year.
“This course is a game-changer. By the end of the course, participants will have an action plan that will help them feel a lot more relaxed about their fruit trees by being prepared for the challenges ahead,” Hugh said.
Castlemaine Free University to ignite conversations
Castlemaine Free University (CFU) is gearing up for its return in 2023 and convener Anitra Nelson says they have a huge line up in store to kick off the new year.
“CFU presents entertaining speakers on a current topic on the first Monday of every month at Castlemaine’s Northern Arts Hotel. Entry is free and there’s always plenty of time for collective discussion afterwards,” Anitra said.
First up they will present ‘The Flooded Forest … and Further Thoughts’ next Monday February 6. The Flooded Forest, a short film made by locals Rory McLeod and Peter Yates, reflects on filming a doco on the flooding of the Baarka early 2022. It is hot. Father and son are surrounded by mosquitoes. They are not just on, but in, the river. Screening this film, talking about doco making, and life’s curious meanings, Peter Yates takes us on a journey.
On Monday March 6 the world-renowned Beehive Design Collective swarms our way with a mural showing the True Cost of Coal. This event is not only about mountaintop removal, and damaging communities and ecosystems, but also future alternatives, remediation and regeneration! Not so Rare Earths, and Toxic.
Then on Monday April 3 catch ‘Rare earths’. Rare earths are critical components in mobile phones and solar panels — essential raw materials for the hailed ‘green revolution’ to combat climate change and reduce emissions. But, Lee Tan will reveal how the Western Australian company Lynas operates its notorious refinery in the coastal city of Kuantan, Malaysia. Did you know: Harcourt has a rare earth, monazite, deposit?
For more details and to subscribe to the CFU e-list visit https://anitranelson.info/cfu
New exhibitions to be launched at CAM
Castlemaine Art Museum (CAM) invites the community to the launch of the latest Terrace Projection installation Jesse Boylan’s ‘At the end of the day’, and the opening of the next Orbit exhibition by Tara Gilbee ‘Ellipses’ Friday evening, February 3.
Terrace Projection ‘At the end of the day’ is a new video work by local artist Jesse Boylan who asked staff working in Dhelkaya Health (Castlemaine Health), as well as residents of Penhall Hostel (Aged Care), about what they think goes unseen in their daily lives and work. In a kind of ‘behind the scenes’ set up, Boylan has created a series of silent video portraits.
In the latest ‘Orbit’ exhibition ‘Ellipses’ describes both the subject and material process of Tara Gilbee’s work. The photographic apparatus and employed processes embody the idea of disturbance, the elliptical framing, with blurred and out-of-focus sections and sharp striations of light breaking through the camera and frame. Historic sites are represented as psychological ‘grey zones’ and connected to contemporary carceral complexes as places of deep trouble.
The event will begin at 6pm. Entry is free and drinks and light refreshments will be provided. The opening is proudly supported by the Australian Government RISE Fund, Besen Family Foundation, Boomtown Wine, and Love Shack Brewing Company.
Big weekend for Castlemaine bowlers
Castlemaine Bowling Club were well represented on Sunday at the Champion of Champions event at Eaglehawk Bowling Club. Club Champions Greg Brain and Tricia O’Shea both played well on the good Eaglehawk greens.
Greg defeated John Pasternak the Woodbury Champion comfortably. Then played in the next round going down to Wade Roberts the Inglewood Champion.
Tricia had a very close game against Helen Clough representing Bendigo East. The match was even most of the time with Helen just coming away in the last few ends. Spectators all around both greens enjoyed watching top bowlers in lovely weather. Castlemaine club members were there to support both players.
In other bowls news the club’s Weekend Pennant sides had a tough round with only Division 5 victorious. Midweek Pennant faired better with two wins from two games.
Saturday Pennant results were as follows:
Premier Division 1 Castlemaine 69 lost to Golden Square 84. Scores were Peter Brain 11/21, Greg Brain 23/23 , Lachy Darroch 13/20, Rod Phillips 22/20.
Division 4 Castlemaine 47 lost at Marong 98. Mal Stevens 14/25, Maureen Fletcher 14/18, Steve McCoombe 8/31, Rosalie Roberts 11/24.
Division 5 Castlemaine 117 defeated Marong winning all four teams. Peter McKnight 28/15, David Carlin 37/6, Pam Fraser 29/20 Tricia O’Shea 28/9.
Monday Midweek results were:
Division 2 Castlemaine 60 defeated Harcourt 46. Maureen Fletcher 18/19, Pam Hunter 19/15, Steve McCoombe 23/12.
Division 3 Castlemaine 59 defeated Marong 45. Bruce Miller 14/18, Charles Madgin 23/12, Kathy Parsons 22/15.
Division 2 are now on top of the ladder and Division 3 in third position.
Pennant teams
Pennant teams for this Saturday, February 4 are as follows:
Division One Castlemaine play Marong away. Chris Brain, C Madgin, Kevin Shuttleworth, Peter Brain (skip). J Taylor, R Roberts, Neil Bouch, Greg Brain (s). B. McConnell, Klai Jermyn, Dallas Klemke, Rod Phillips (s). T Walsh, Kevin Earl, Paul Darroch, Lachy Darroch (s).
Division 4 Castlemaine play White Hills at home. Don Ross, Alan Nichols, Chris Crossley, Mal Stevens (s). Russell Chapman, H Fleury, V Passalaqua, Maureen Fletcher (s). L Carlin, Alicia Beauchamp, Pam Hunter, Steve McCoombe (s). Alene Jolme, Rod Fletcher, Graham Fraser, B Miller (s).
Division 5 Castlemaine play Kangaroo Flat away. Sandra Grant, Sandra Phillips, J Smith, P McKnight (s). D Barnett, G McClure, B Chester, David Carlin (s). R Fleury, P Rotteveel, P Fraser, W Walsh (s). R Lynas, D Steet, L McClure, T O’Shea (s).
Midweek pennant teams for Monday February 6 were as follows:
Division 2 Castlemaine play Heathcote at Castlemaine. Jack Taylor, Rod Fletcher, Chris Crossley, Maureen Fletcher (s). Alene Jolme, Alicia Beauchamp, Rosalie Roberts, Pam Hunter (s). Pat Devereaux, Graham Fraser, Tricia O’Shea, Steve McCoombe (s).
Division 3 Castlemaine play at Strathfieldsaye. Sandra Grant, Don Steet, Pam Fraser, Bruce Miller (s). Angie Hill. Regina Saville, Charles Madgin, Nina Hufer (s). Lyndal McClure, Peter Rotteveel, Alan Nicholls, Kathy Parsons (s).
Coming up
Wednesday the Castlemaine Bowling Club’s Pink Charity Day was scheduled to be held. See next week’s Mail for results.
Thursday ‘Girls on the Green’ also recommenced and will run run for six weeks. The final game March 9. All ladies welcome, teams or individual names to Maureen 0417 321 048.
Sunday February 12 Jack Taylor will be representing Bendigo District players at Mulgrave Country Club in the Novice Championship. Good luck Jack!
Anticipation builds for new supermarket
Anticipation is building for works to begin on Castlemaine’s new Woolworths supermarket on the former gasworks site.
Local supporters of the new development were excited to see signage go up on the block earlier this week indicating construction on the Lascorp Investment Group project would begin in early 2023.
In December, the Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (VCAT) set aside Mount Alexander Shire Council’s decision in relation to the amended permit for the larger supermarket, paving the way for the developer to move ahead with plans to build the new supermarket subject to conditions.
Lascorp had previously confirmed the supermarket would be a Woolworths and this week’s signage further acknowledges this.
Mount Alexander Shire Council had originally granted a permit for a smaller 1,500m2 supermarket development and two speciality shops at the site in April 2018 for a potential Aldi store. However, the developer then submitted plans for the larger 3300m2 supermarket to cater to a larger Woolworths store layout.
The plans need to be finalised with council and some more works undertaken to prepare the site before construction can begin.
The developer advised the Mail in December that once they break ground the actual construction of the supermarket should only take around nine to 10 months.