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The Waterline News
ISSN 2208330 (Online) www.waterlinenews.com.au
Volume 7 #1 January 2021
ACTIVISTS TAKE TO THE HIGHWAY
Since the 2019 Bushfires first
revealed the Grantville Grass
Tree Forest, the future of remnant
vegetation across the Bass
hinterland has been a hot topic
locally and in Spring Street.
Now, an application by Dandy Premix to expand sandmining operations at its
Grantville site has been 'called in' by Planning Minister Richard Wynne and will
be heard by a planning panel in March.
The panel will have to balance the need for raw materials for the State’s building-led
recovery against the preservation of bio-links, remnant vegetation and habitat.
The current pit is within the red line to the left of
the map. The red circled area to the right is the
proposed new extraction site which would
breach the last wildlife corridor linking
the Gurdies and Grantville Reserves, according
to local activists.
Late last month, protestors signposted the Bass
Highway to alert people about the dangers to local
remnant woodlands and wildlife. The signs were later
removed by persons unknown.
More local news - pages 3 & 7.
THE WATERLINE NEWS
Publisher - Waterline Publishing
PO Box 324, Wonthaggi, 3995
Editor - Geoff Ellis
Email: waterlinepublishing@gmail.com
Website: www.waterlinenews.com.au
ABN 97 336 380 867
ISSN 2208-9330 (Online) ISSN 2208-9322 (Print)
Welcome to your January 2021, on-line, edition
Advertising Rates for on-line edition: of the Waterline News.
Full Page $180; Half page $100 It was certainly great to be able bring our families
together over the last couple of weeks and, on the whole,
Quarter page $60 the weather was pretty kind to us.
Enquiries: 0403917746
It’s unusual for the Waterline to be published in January.
waterlinepublishing@gmail.com We hope that the information contained in this truncated
version is helpful.
All previous editions, as well as the current
on-line edition of the Waterline News can The best advice I can pass on is to remember the
basics. Sanitize, distance, mask up when appropriate,
be read or downloaded from: get tested at the earliest/slightest symptom and follow
https://www.waterlinenews.com.au/ the instructions of the authorities.
Salutations
Deadline: Geoff Ellis
February Edition Due to the changeable nature of COVID19 restrictions, the Water-
line News suggests that readers should check these websites for the
January 22 latest updates and advice about the pandemic:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks
https://www.covidbasscoasthealth.org.au/covid-19updates
https://m.facebook.com/BassCoastShire/
Information about local events – 1300 366 422 – Bass Coast Shire
Some important contact details:
DG Nurse Practitioner Wonthaggi Hospital. 235 Graham Street Wonthaggi VIC 3995
Grantville Transaction t: 03 5671 3333
Cowes: Phillip Island Health Hub 50 - 54 Church Street Cowes VIC
Centre t: 03 5951 2100
Cowes: Urgent Care Centre (UCC) @Phillip Island Health Hub
(Cnr Bass Hwy & Pier Rd) Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week 50 - 54 Church Street
Cowes VIC 3922 t: 03 5951 2101
BCH San Remo: 1 Back Beach Road San Remo VIC 3925
(03) 5616 2222 t: 03 5671 9200
0467 841 782 San Remo: Maternal Child Health 23 Back Beach Road SR
t: 03 5671 4275
The Waterline News is produced on the lands of the Wonthaggi Maternal Child Health
Bunurong, Boon-wurrung, members of the Kulin Nation Miners Dispensary, 169 Graham Street
who have lived here for thousands of years. We offer our Wonthaggi VIC 3995 t: 03 5671 4275
respect to Elders, past, present and emerging and
through them, all First Nations People.
The Waterline News, January 2020 Page 2
A Bass Coast Spokesperson has confirmed that Guy Road Pathway
Council is constructing a shared pathway to connect
Bass Valley Primary School to Corinella via Tenby Point. Council officers
are currently progressing a tender for the works and the Guy Road shared
pathway project is expected to commence construction in the 2020/21
financial year. Council has completed designs for the 5.9km path, from
Jamieson Street in Corinella along Guy Road via Tenby Point and then
unused road reserve to Corinella Road and Bass Valley Primary School.
The shared path is one of Council’s top three pathways in its Aspirational
Pathway Program and has been a key advocacy priority. The path will
provide both recreational and active transport options for residents and
visitors looking to experience the Waterline area through walking, running
and cycling.
Bass Coast’s multisport court facility in Corinella is ready to play.
The new facility at Corinella is located with Harold Hughes Reserve and
follows Council’s adoption of the Harold Hughes Reserve Master Plan.
The project includes a tennis court, with an acrylic playing surface which meets
Tennis Victoria’s guidelines, a multi-purpose court, which includes a netball
and basketball ring, soccer goals and is line marked for an additional
Marion Munroe and tennis court, as well as new fencing and lighting.
Barbara Oates, at the In addition, Grantville Recreation Reserve is also undergoing a
opening of Corinella significant upgrade, with the construction of a new tennis court
Multi Courts and a multi-purpose court, as well as new fencing and lighting.
Celebrated Street Artist Jimmy Dvate has created a
major artwork in Bass Coast. Jimmy touched down
in the Wonthaggi IGA car park to translate his
design, incorporating frequently seen birds in the
area , on the wall of Connell's Bakery. Jimmy's
birds can be seen from hundreds of metres away
and provide a focal point for the community and
visitors alike. Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor,
Cr Brett Tessari, said that Bass Coast is very
fortunate that Jimmy – who has strong connections
to the region – was able to find a window of
opportunity for this fantastic piece of art. Street Art brightens Wonthaggi
Bass Coast Shire Council is disappointed
with the lack of meaningful rates reform Disappointing response to rating review
from the State Government following its
recent Rating Strategy Review. The State Government released its final report on 21 December.
In 2019, Council made a submission to the review and Council’s CEO Ali Wastie was a member of the
Municipal Association of Victoria’s taskforce that also made a submission.
Ms Wastie said the current COVID-19 environment reduced the Government’s appetite to reform the
current rating system.
“The Review failed to address the inequity faced by declared tourist destinations like Bass Coast,
which experience significant visitation and need to build and maintain additional infrastructure and
facilities without a financial contribution from the tourists and day trippers.”
For more information on the State Government’s Rating Review, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/
The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 3
Jan 17 1921:
The full length silent
comedy-drama film
The Kid, written,
produced, directed by
and starring Charlie
Chaplin, premiered
at Carnegie Hall in New
Jan 25 1921 York before becoming a
Robots were introduced to the world. smash hit across the world.
Karel Čapek's popular science-fiction
play R.U.R. premiered in Prague in
Czechoslovakia.
R.U.R. stood for "Rossumovi Univerzální
Roboti", the name of the company,
described in the opening exposition as
having been created by Dr. Rossum to
build artificial servants.
Jan 27-28 1921
In 1920 Airship R-34 became the first aircraft to cross the
Atlantic Ocean. On 27 January 1921 R.34 set off on what
should have been a routine exercise. Over the North Sea the
weather worsened and a recall signal sent by radio was not
received. Following a navigational error the craft flew into a
hillside on the North Yorkshire Moors during the night, and
the ship lost two propellers. It went back out to sea using the
two remaining engines. In daylight it followed the Humber
Estuary back to Howden. Strong winds made it impossible to
get it back into the shed so it was tied down outside for the
night. By the morning further damage had occurred.
R.34 was scrapped.
Jan 3 1921
Jan 17 1921
As part of negotiations of the Treaty
The illusion of of Versailles, Germany filed its reply
sawing a to France's disarmament ultimatum.
person in half
was given its The German Chancellor Constantin
first public Fehrenbach recited that Germany had
performance, turned over 50,000 cannons, 60,000
when English machine guns, 5,000,000 rifles and
magician P. T. 20,000 grenade launchers.
Selbit
demonstrated Jan 3 1921 Amelia Earhart, who disappeared
the trick in over the Pacific in 1937, had her first flying lesson.
London.
The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 4
CHICKPEA & ALMOND NIBBLES
A Cook’s Journal Ingredients 420 gram can of chickpeas
drained and rinsed with cold water. 150
1. Who designed the Sydney
- Jan Cheshire grams of almonds or a mixture of al-
monds and halved walnuts. 2 tablespoons
Opera House? These two very easy recipes should help of vegetable oil. 2 teaspoons of smoked
2. What is the largest species of shark? with the nibbles. The dip is a favourite of paprika.1 teaspoon of curry powder. ½ -
3. Which Australian swimmer died in a mine because it’s so simple and tastes 1 teaspoon of salt (to taste). 3 teaspoons
car crash in 1957 after setting 28 world great. The chickpea nibbles go down well of honey. 2 teaspoons of dried oregano.
records? with everyone because they are not too Method : Heat oven to 180 degrees, line
4. How many throws make up each turn spicy. They are actually quite good for a baking tray with baking paper.
in a game of darts? you! I sometimes snack on them during Dry chickpeas well with a clean tea towel
5. Which Irish city is known for its the day. or paper towels.
crystal?
FETA & MINT DIP Ingredients 150 Mix with the whole almonds and walnuts
6. Which vitamin is formed by the human
grams of feta cheese. 115 grams of sour if using.
body in the presence of sunshine?
cream. 1½ teaspoons of toasted fennel
7. Who, with Matthew Flinders, proved
seeds lightly crushed (optional). 1 table- Add half of the oil and toss well.
Tasmania was an island by sailing
spoon of sliced mint leaves. 1 tablespoon Sprinkle over paprika, curry powder and
between it and the mainland?
of finely chopped chives .The juice of 1 half of the salt.
8. Which British king was a famous
small lemon. Salt and pepper
stamp collector Toss well and transfer to the prepared
9. Who was ‘The Sweater Girl’? Method baking tray. Bake for 45 minutes tossing
10. Which Peanuts character clings to lightly every 15 minutes.
Put the feta and cream into bowl and
a security blanket?
mash. Cool a little and put into a large bowl.
11. Who invented the mercury
thermometer? Add seeds if using, mint, chives and lem- Stir in the honey and remaining oil and
12. What musical instrument did Don on juice and season. oregano and toss to coat.
Bradman play on a record he once made?
Stir with fork till well mixed. Return to the tray, sprinkle with remain-
13. What is the world’s largest dog?
14. Which Australian swimmer once held Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours be- ing salt and cook for 10-15 mins until
every world freestyle record? fore serving with a couple of mint leaves golden and crisp. Enjoy!
15. Who played J.J Gittes in on top.
‘Chinatown’?
The Argus, 19 May 1887,:
16. How many pints in a quart? The Philosophers Zone Kilcunda and Bass Mail Service.
17. What sport would you hear the term
Ten things money can’t buy: Mr. L. L. Smith, M.L.A., yesterday
‘Jack High’ in?
1. Happiness drew the attention of the Postmaster
18. Who played Lois Lane in the 1978
2. Morals General to the complaint of the
movie ‘Superman’?
3. Respect. residents of Kilcunda and Bass, that
19. Which literary figure kept the most
4. Character the letters addressed from the former
famous diary in the English language?
5. Common Sense to the latter township, although it is
20. What is the most frequently broken
6. Trust only four miles from Kilcunda, have to
bone in the human body?
7. Patience be sent to Melbourne before they can
8. Class be forwarded to Bass. Mr. Derham
9. Integrity said that he would see what could
10. Love be done during the next fortnight to
effect some alteration in this
“How could we have ever believed condition of affairs.
that it was a good idea to grow our
food with poisons ?”
QUIZ ANSWERS
- Jane Goodall
1. Jørn Utzon. 2. The White Shark. 3.
John Marshall. 4. Three. 5. Waterford.
6. Vitamin D. 7, George Bass. 8. King
George V. 9. Lana Turner. 10. Linus.
11. Gabriel Fahrenheit. 12. The Piano.
13. The Irish Wolfhound. 14. Shane
Gould. 15. Jack Nicholson. 16. Two.
17. Lawn Bowls. 18. Margot Kidder.
19. Samuel Pepys. 20. The Clavicle or
Collar.
The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 5
Motoring Tips
Take your time.
History
Don’t leave everything to the last minute. The Grantville Drive In opened in the
Most angry people get angry because early 1970s and closed in 1984.
they are under time pressure.
So start with a plan. Shrouded by trees, the screen is the last
Leave with plenty of time to spare. visible remnant of Grantville’s “picture-
Remember you can always use your paddock”, which had room for 150 cars
phone for 10 minutes if you arrive early. when it opened.
Leave a gap Locals who knew the operators, Wally
Gaps in traffic are your braking zones for
safe trips. One way to cut aggression is to
Health and Margaret Beer, now sadly passed on,
say they were told the framework was
avoid tailgating and don’t stress if some- IN AN EMERGENCY part of an old State Electricity Commis-
one is doing it to you. Closing the gap sion (SEC) transmission Tower.
won’t make them drive faster and if you CALL 000
are being tailgated the best tactic is to
SNAKE BITE The besser brick home where Wally and
ignore it. Just concentrate on the road
As the warmer weather approaches, Margaret Beer lived still stands amongst
ahead and blank them out.
so does our snake population and we the new homes in the developed estate.
Kill the phone. all need to be aware around rubbish Local historian, Libby Skidmore, vividly
and long grass. remembers the Drive-In, albeit if only as
Nothing is more distracting on the road. a “paddock with posts”
Sure, we all love our phones and keeping Gippsland has approximately six
in touch, but is a Facebook post or a text different species of snakes: Libby remembers going one night to
worth a life? watch Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh
Eastern Tiger Snake light up the screen in Gone With The
It’s a distraction that you don’t need, and (Highly Venomous)
Red Bellied Black Snake Wind, but says the venue didn’t leave a
there are new fines, penalties and (Highly Venomous) lasting impression in her mind.
detection methods coming in across Aus- Brown Snake
tralia. (Highly Venomous) Looking back she says, “It wasn’t all that
Lowlands Copper Head flash - kind of scruffy actually. The
If you really struggle to disconnect, (Highly Venomous) sound was terrible and the colour on the
throw your phone on the back seat or White Lipped Snake
screen was also strange”.
the boot. (Mildly Venomous)
Bandy Bandy Snake
(Mildly Venomous) She also said “The Drive-in always exud-
ed a temporary, make shift vibe”.
Most people keep their distance from
snakes out of respect and snakes will
probably only bite if you block their The Grantville Drive-in screen was
escape our disturb their habitat. actually advertised on Ebay in 2015
for $500, buyer to pick up.
If you are unfortunately bitten, DO
NOT run for help, lay still and The Grantville & District Ratepayers and
summon help, Call 000 and ask for Residents Association looked at the cost
ambulance. of dismantling the screen, storing it and
re-assembling it at the Recreation
First Aid treatment for Snake Bite Reserve as an outdoor theatre.
Correct first aid treatment for snake bite
is known as the pressure immobilization The cost of close to $100,000 put the
method. It works by limiting the spread project beyond the realms of possibil-
of venom throughout the body. ity.
Start by placing a small gauze dressing
over the puncture/bite marks, this allows The ebay listing said “The mammoth
any venom that is left on the skin near the structure which still stands at the edge of
bite to be collected and tested by the hos- the housing estate would make a great
pital, this enables the most appropriate billboard”.
anti-venom to be given.
Place a broad crepe bandage over the The ebay auction failed to attract a buyer
affected area usually an arm or leg, roll and the screen still stands, its future still
the bandage around the limb overlapping
to be determined. Some say it is unfortu-
as you roll up the full length of the limb
towards the heart. nate that heritage registers fail to
recognise the social significance of the
DON’T remove the bandage until the state’s beloved Drive In theatres, espe-
patient gets to hospital. cially to those of us who grew up in the
1950s, 60s and 70s.
The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 6
Remembrance Day 2020
Bass Coast & District Friends of the RSL celebrated Remembrance Day 2020
with a Community Gathering at the Memorial Wall in Grantville.
Present were Hon. Russell Broadbent Federal Member for Monash, a Representative
from State MP, Jordon Crugnale, Cr Bruce Kent, and Cr Clare Le Serve.
Mr Wayne Machette was a guest speaker, Ilse McDonald said a prayer and Colin
McKenzie, AKA Tex, did the Ode and played the Last Post.
Wreaths were laid on behalf of Hon Russell Broadbent, Jordan Crugnale, Bass Coast
Shire Council, Grantville Bendigo Bank, Bass Valley Friends of the RSL, Corinella
Community Centre, Corinella Ratepayers Association, Red Cross, Young Veterans and
by family members.
Photographs courtesy of Mr. Les Ridge.
Wayne Machette Hon. Russell Broadbent Tex
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Community Groups. Can reps please check that details are current?
Artists’ Society of Phillip Island
56-58 Church Street Cowes Grantville & District Ambulance Auxiliary Phillip Island-San Remo - Bass Coast
For more information http://aspi-inc.org.au/ Contact - Shelly 0417 593 497 Vegan Community
Find us on Facebook under our title as above
Australian Red Cross Grantville Business & Community
Woodleigh Vale Branch Association Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club
Contact Sheila Campbell 5678 8210 Secretary Sandy Ridge Phone bookings 5952 2973
Email thegbca1@gmail.com Email piscc123@gmail.com
Bass Coast Community Baptist Church
Minister - Barry MacDonald 5995 3904 Grantville & District Foreshore Committee Phillip Island World Vision Club
Contact: Barbara Coles Second Wednesday each month 1.30pm
Bass Coast L2P Learner Driver Mentor Email bacoles@bigpond.net.au St. Phillip’s Church Cowes
Program Wonthaggi Enquiries - Thelma 5678 5549
Leanne Tilley 5672 3731 or 0467 590 679 Grantville Recreation Reserve Committee
Pat Van 5997 6221 Pioneer Bay Progress Association
Bass Coast Strollers Zena Benbow Email: pbpa@bigpond.com
Contact Liz Hart 5678 0346 Grantville Tennis Club Inc.
Website http://basscoaststrollers.org/ Contact Pat Van 5997 6221 Probus Club of San Remo
Second Monday of the month (except
Bass Friends of the RSL Lang Lang Bowling Club January) 10am at the Newhaven Public Hall.
Secretary Trish Thick 5678 1071 Ian Painter 5997 6554 M: 0419 646 040 Visitors Welcome.
Mobile 0409 851 599 Email langlangbowling@bigpond.com Enquiries Diane Glanz 0417 610 611
Bass Valley Community Group Lang Lang Cricket Club
Monday - Friday 5678 2277 Secretary: Sharon May 0459 368 431 Rhyll Community Association.
Secretary Cheryl Overton 0427 680 483
Bass Valley Landcare Lang Lang Playgroup
2-4 Bass School Rd, Bass 5678 2335 (0-Preschool) Thursdays 9.30am South Coast Speakers - Toastmasters
Contact: Leah Dyall 0418 463 963 Meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Boomerang Bags Phillip Island & San Amanda Gray 0458 195 258 from 7.30 to 9.30pm at the San Remo Hotel,
Remo - Wednesdays 10am - 4pm. 145 Marine Parade, San Remo.
Contact kylie@boomerangbagspisr.org Lions Club of Bass Valley Contact Patricia 0412 339 795
First Tuesday each month 6pm Email info@southcoastspeakers.org.au
Cape Woolamai Coast Action Grantville Transaction Centre then third
Email capewoolamaicoastaction@gmail.com Tuesday each month, Dinner at Bass Hotel. South Gippsland Arthritis Support
second Saturday Monthly. 8.00am to Lyn Renner 0416 024 356 Group
10.00am Marg Dumergue 0419007758 Contact: Adam 0408 353 785
Nyora Youth Group Marg 0417 154 057
Corinella & District Probus Club Contact Michael Felton Diane 5658 1443
First Wednesday of each month Bass Hotel. Email nyorahall3987@outlook.com
Heather Reid 0421 012 519 South Gippsland Mental Illness Carer’s
Phillip Island Bowls Club Group
Corinella Boating & Angling Club Dunsmore Avenue, Cowes. Maggie 5658 1781 Rosemary 5662 4352
Website www.corinellafishing,com.au New members welcome, Free coaching
Contact George Mol 0407 851 065 South Gippsland Parkinson’s Support
Corinella Bowling Club Inc. Group
Balcombe Street Corinella. Phillip Island Camera Club Third Friday each month 10am for 10.30
Jacquie Carter 5678 0596 Meet at the Heritage, Cowes. Leongatha RSL
Contact Susan 0408 136 717 Meeting/Guest Speaker/Lunch available.
Corinella & District Community Centre Email Suzi.marshman@hotmail.com
48 Smythe St Corinella. 5678 0777 Phillip Island Community Art & Craft
Website www.corinellacommunitycentre.org.au Gallery Inc. South Gippsland Support after Suicide
Cowes Cultural Centre Thompson Ave Phone 9421 7640
Corinella & District Men’s Shed All Enquiries Call Aleta 0419 525 609 Email southgippslandsas@gmail.com
& Woodies Group Corinella Road
Contact Ken Thomas 0427 889 191 Phillip Island Indoor Carpet Bowlers Survivors of Suicide
Come and join the fun. Phillip Island Raising awareness to aid prevention
Corinella Foreshore Committee Celebration Centre 6 Lions Court, Cowes Jillian Drew 0413 056 165
Contact Barbara Oates 0427 780 245 Contact Jack 0434 944 380
St Pauls Anglican Church Bass
Coronet Bay, & Surrounds Playgroup Phillip Island & District Railway Modellers Inc. HC at 12.30pm every Sunday
(0-4yrs) Coronet Bay Hall The Phillip Island & District Railway Contact Sandy Ridge 5997 6127
Wednesdays 10am - 12noon Contact Peter 5956 9513
Contacts Catherine 0416 112 629 St Georges Anglican Church Corinella
Phillip Island Bicycle User Group Op Shop open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Coronet Bay Adult Social Club Meets Wednesdays 10am Amaze’n’Things 10am - 2pm Saturday 9am - 12.30pm
Tuesday 7-10pm Coronet Bay Hall Secretary Ruth Scott More information at
Ann 5678 0341 Phillipislandbicycleusergroup.com.au and Fb Tenby Point Residents Association
President Jean Coffey 0419 500 593
Country Women’s Association of Vic inc. Phillip Island Community and Learning
Bass Group. Centre (PICAL) Wonthaggi Genealogy Inc.
Cowes Lorraine 5952 2165 56-58 Church Street, Cowes 5952 1131 Family History Centre, Library Complex.
Glen Alvie Libby 5678 3280 Email Linda Morrison manager@pical.org.au Murray Street, Wonthaggi 5672 3803
Grantville Annie 5678 8037 Tues & Thurs 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm
Loch Val 5659 4268 Phillip Island Patchworkers secretary@wonthaggigenealogy.org.au
Woodleigh Vale Carol 5678 8041 Meet on a Monday night from 7.30.
Contact - Lyn Duguid 0427 593 936 Woolamai Racing Club
Cowes Table Tennis Group Email phillipislandpatchworkers@gmail.com Contact the Secretary (03) 5678 7585
Barbara Parrott 0425 885 834
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Freemasons Victoria
(Wonthaggi & Phillip Island)
Good men, supporting each other,
their families and the community
Powlett Lodge No. 611 Meets at the Wonthaggi Masonic Centre 17 Edgar Street Wonthaggi
1st Wednesday each month at7.30pm.
Woolamai Daylight Lodge No. 277 Meets at the Wonthaggi Masonic Centre
3rd Tuesday each month 10.am. except June July August & September
Phillip Island Lodge No. 512 Meets Phillip Island Masonic Centre , Church Street Cowes
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