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Bicheno’s quiet Treasure
rive slowly up the path to the Garden Display Centre
just North of the Bicheno Township and sure as not
– perhaps after a toot or two on your horn – you will see
a small, white haired lady with a beaming warm smile walk
calmly towards you and say “Hello : Can I help you?”
You have now met Claire Gray (nee Hughes).
For many years Claire has, mostly on her own, run the
Display Garden Centre - plants from which are now
spread all over Bicheno’s home gardens. Perhaps there is
at least one of Claire’s plants brightening a garden in every
Street in Bicheno.
Bicheno Forward took time out with Claire recently, sat
down in her kitchen with tea and scones and heard her
story. Told quietly but with calm pride.
Claire is one of the longest residents of Bicheno and
surrounding areas.
But to begin at her beginning: Claire was born in
Launceston, one of 4 children. Daughter of Elsie and Jack
Hughes. Her siblings are Marjorie, Brian and Owen.
Marjorie lives in Adelaide and is well into her 80s.
Brian Hughes lives in Bicheno on the outskirts of the Town
and still has farming land adjoining the coast.
Owen Hughes lives in Launceston and has a ‘weekender’
in Bicheno high up overlooking the Town and is a
Master Photographer with many famous, sought-after
photographic books capturing with outstanding beauty
many famous and less famous sights in Tasmania including
stunning photographs of Bicheno.
But back to Claire.
Claire grew up on a farm of 91 acres near the Chain of
Lagoons at Inglewood 30 or so kilometres north of Bicheno.
It was, she remembers, productive land with cows, pigs, fruit,
and tomatoes. All manual work, with no power.
Girls had no education in those days. 3 families in the area
paid for a tutor for the boys! The girls did some schooling
by correspondence but even this stopped when Claire
was 12. Why? I asked Claire. “Because Mum couldn’t cope
with everything on her own”.
Life was tough.
Claire was 4 years old when the Depression struck. She
remembers a few years later the advent of the Second
World War. She said the family was done out of their
teens. No sports. No dances.Very isolated.
Some years later the family left Inglewood when Claire’s
father Jack Hughes bought The Bicheno Guest House - an
extension of the original farmhouse known as Picnic Place
north of Bicheno opposite Diamond Island (now the site
of the Diamond Island Resort).
Picnic Place and later The Guest House were built by John
Allen, his wife Anne and family.
John Allen, who died in 1879, was a famous early pioneer
(his first land was at Milton) from the early East Coast
days.
When his wife Anne died in 1926 the farmhouse and the
guest house was carried on by her daughter Edith Allen and
Anne’s son Albert . (Both John and Edith Allen are buried
at Bicheno.) In 1948 Edith Allen sold Picnic Place by then
a thriving guest house to Jack Hughes. Jack Hughes was a
grandson of John Allen. The name Picnic Place gradually
disappeared with Bicheno Guest House remaining.
Claire married Arthur Gray who worked the farm at Picnic
Place for (father-in-law) Jack Hughes who paid Arthur 28
pounds a month.
From 1951 to 1971 Claire was the Proprietress of the
Bicheno Guest House. It had 17 bedrooms- none with
ensuite. Most of the guests were from Tasmania. There
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Contents
Bicheno’s quiet Treasure___________________ 1
BLACK DOG RIDE TASSIE_______________________ 3
March Film Night__________________________ 4
QUILTS TO THE RESCUE_______________________ 6
Bird of the Month_________________________ 7
Earth ocean network_____________________ 8
First Impressions Improved
Lake Leake Highway Lookout
Wye River Conservation Area_______________ 9
Garden Notes_____________________________ 10
Bowls Club & RSL___________________________ 11
Lyn’s Reflections (Bendigo Bank)___________ 13
BICHENO LIONS CLUB REPORT_________________ 14
Branch line (Forestry Tasmania)____________ 15
St Mary’s Catholic Parish___________________ 18
was one fuel stove for all the cooking and in the early days
Claire provided breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests. At
times there could be over 40 guests to feed!!
Claire says she enjoyed it – at least for the first dozen
years! It was hard work but necessary in order to educate
her son Kevin (now the Proprietor of the Log Cabin Store
in Bicheno).
Arthur Gray later bought a farm of his own – virgin bush
- from Jack Hughes and Claire and Arthur carried on
farming until the 1980s.
When Arthur died aged 58 from brain cancer, Claire
decided to start a garden on land she acquired.
She had grown ‘things’ from a young child.
She started a hobby nursery.
In the early days, when she started the Nursery, Claire
virtually had no income so she decided to start a business
calling it The Display Garden Nursery - people could call
by to inspect the growing garden, spreading wider and
wider over almost 15 acres. In the early days, seedlings
were sent by post from Melbourne.
Claire has been running her garden business for nearly 30
years. She still runs it mainly on her own.
She attends to business and the plants every day of the
year. Over the years she has had her run-ins with plantloving possums, rabbits and kangaroos: “I don’t sell plants
that rabbits will eat”.
She says with a chuckle: “It keeps me going. It gives me
energy. I like meeting people. Perfumed plants are my
favourites”.
And Claire ends our conversation with the motto: ”Don’t
lean on others. Make your own way. I have chosen my way.
I have no regrets. It has been hard at times, without much
help. But I would sooner make my own living. It’s been a
nice way of life.”
And as I make my way slowly out the unpaved driveway
and head home, I know I have met an inspiring person
and surely one of Bicheno’s living treasures. Jack and Elsie
would be proud of their daughter. As should Bicheno be.
Self-reliant. Independent. Cheerful. Friendly to all she
meets.
Public notices_____________________________ 19
So call by yourself, say hello and buy a plant from charming,
self-effacing Claire Gray (nee Hughes).
Bicheno Contacts_________________________ 23
John Goodfellow
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BLACK DOG
RIDE TASSIE
DATE: Sunday
24th March
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OFFICIAL START: High Street Campbell Town (Main Street)
LOCATION: Campbell Town Football Ground
TIMES: Breakfast (bacon/egg muffin + hot/cold drinks) will
be available from 8.30am onwards (nominal fee); go to the
‘Lifeline’ van.
START OF RIDE: Ride departs at 11.30am for Bicheno,
riders will be briefed at 11.00am
REGISTRATIONS: On-line registrants will receive their
BDR badge and decal + Winston dog if paid for. Day
registrations will be processed on site and some Winston
Black Dogs may be available for purchase. (To ensure you
get a ‘Winston’ register on line prior to the event.
Working With You To Build Strong
Communities!
If you have any issues I can assist with, please
contact my offices.
53B Main Road
P.O. Box 50
Perth
Tasmania 7300
Phone: 6398 1115
Fax: 6398 1120
Registrations on-line will close on Thursday 21st March
DESTINATION: The ride will travel over Lake Leake
Highway and on to Bicheno to Lions Park for a ‘Sausage
Sizzle’ catered for by the Bicheno RSL.
ASSEMBLY locations and times for riders from the North,
South and N-W will be advised soon; riders can join in along
the way or make your own way to Campbell town.
RE-FUEL ***your bike when you arrive in Campbell Town
prior to the start. The Caltex Service Station has all fuel
types (91, 95 and 98 octane).
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Written and Authorised by Dick Adams, 53B Main Road, Perth, Tasmania 7300
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Freycinet Flix
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March Film Night
It was really tremendous to see the Bicheno contingent
car pooling and attending March’s movie feature The
Sapphires. This was a delightful movie, although it did
evoke some memories of the Vietnam war for some in the
audience.The movie’s soundtrack was memorable, and the
cast all brought along their wonderful voices to the movie.
In April, Freycinet Film Society members are being very
adventurous, with the members voting for our first foreign
film to be screened. Which movie has been chosen? The
2007 Italian romantic comedy Lessons in Chocolate.
comedy. It is the story of building contractor Mattia who
is about to close the biggest deal of his career. However,
when of his illegally hired workers, Kamal, is injured and
threatens to sue, Mattia must take Kamal’s place in an
advanced course for pastry makers. It is here that Mattia
meets the model student Cecilia, who for her part, is
anything but indifferent to his charm. Among laughs,
misunderstandings and mouth-watering recipes, Mattia
discovers a way to bring his and Kamal’s disparate cultures
together while simultaneously finding love and life.
Remember, only freycinet flix members can enjoy
As if the movie isn’t enough, one of the society members has screenings, and you can join up at the door.
offered to bring along some blocks of chocolate to share on See you at Coles Bay on Saturday April 20. Doors open at
the night. So, keep that car pooling feeling happening, and we 6:30pm,lights go out at 7:00pm.
will see you at the movies on Saturday, April 20.
Robyn Shallard - Freycinet Flix
Australia Post
On April 8 Australia Post are refining their pre-paid satchels to now provide full on-line tracking for all Express and Parcel
Post parcels. Check out other benefits when they arrive as we’re sure they will fulfil your needs even better than before.
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with 18 carat gold and sterling silver. They suit a gold or silver chain and new lines feature gemstones in the form of the
art + design
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We are starting to return some catalogues and magazines, in accordance with Australia
Post rules to prompt them to seek your correct postal address (mainly people with PO
Boxes.)
So if you really want to receive that magazine or catalogue, check they have your
Freycinet Flix
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next screening
saturday april 20
coles bay community hall doors open at 6:30pm
film commences at 7:00pm.
Lessons in Chocolate
Lessons In Chocolate (Lezioni Di Cioccolato)
Building contractor Mattia is about to close the biggest deal of his career when his
illegally hired worker Kamal is injured and threatens to sue. In order to avoid a law
suite, Mattia must take Kamal's place in an advanced course for pastry makers. It is
here that Mattia meets the model student Cecilia, who for her part, is anything but
indifferent to his charm. Among laughs, misunderstandings and mouth-watering
recipes, Mattia discovers a way to bring his and Kamal's disparate cultures together
while simultaneously finding love and life.
Italian language with English subtitles. NB: Movie's classification was unavailable.
Lessons in Chocolate
DVD sourced by National Film Sound Archives in Canberra
Remember, only freycinet flix members can enjoy screenings.
Don’t have a membership... don’t worry – you can join up at the door!
There are 12, 6 and 3 monthly options available, so why not enjoy this new community activity?
12 MTHS – family $60, adult $30 ~ 6 MTHS – family $35, adult $17.50 ~ 3 MTHS – family $20, adult $10
Please make cheques payable to "Freycinet Association Inc"
postal address: freycinet flix, c/o PO Box 30, Coles Bay 7215
email address: [email protected]
website: freycinetflix.yolasite.com
freycinet flix acknowledges the sponsorship and support of:
Tasmanian Regional Arts through the
provision of public liability insurance.
Swansea/Bicheno Community Bank
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
by way of a Community Grant.
Bendigo Bank through its
Community Grants program.
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Community Diary
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QUILTS TO THE RESCUE
The local Which Stitches group decided to assist children
affected by the recent fire to provide special children quilts
to make their life a little happier. The women have worked
on the quilts over the last six weeks, each quilt with an
individual design featuring bright colours and happy scenes.
The group contacted the social worker at Dunalley who
knew of the children who had lost most of the favourite
things in the fires. The quilts have distributed with one
going to the little girl seen under the jetty in the water at
the destroyed Potters Croft property at Dunalley.
children who now have something they will cuddle
each night so well done to our Which Stitches group at
Triabunna.
This was a great effort and a personal touch for these
Mick Fama
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Also a reminder that the group will be having their annual
“Hanging of the Quilts” on Easter Saturday (weather
permitting) between 9am and 1pm so come along and see
their many talents.
If you wish to become a “Which Stitcher” come along to
Sufi’s every first and third Monday from 7pm. Information
phone Kathie 62571036.
Bird of the Month
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Brown Thornbill
The Brown Thornbill has been described as Australia’s
most boring bird. It lacks a rosella’s flamboyance — its
plumage is brown. It lacks the butcherbird’s melodious
song and the kookaburra’s iconic call — it twitters and
buzzes. It lacks the hard-to-see factor of a scrub-bird —
it’s confiding and easily seen. It is ubiquitous throughout its
range. However, it has the cheekiest of personalities, and,
above all, when there are no other birds to be found, at
least there is usually a Brown Thornbill to add to your list.
There are 12 species of thornbill in Australia.
What does it look like?
Description:
The Brown Thornbill is a small
bird, but is one of the mediumsized and more common of the
thornbills. It has olive-brown
to grey upperparts, with a
warm reddish-brown forehead
scalloped with paler markings.
The rump has a reddish-brown
patch, the tail is grey-brown
with a black band and a pale tip, and the underparts are
off-white, streaked blackish on the chin, throat and chest.
The eye is dark red. The sexes are similar and young birds
are only slightly different to adults, with a duller eye.
The Brown Thornbill can be confused with other
thornbills, including the very similar Inland, A. apicalis, and
Tasmanian, A. ewingii, Thornbills, but has shorter tail and
less streaking on breast than the former and found in
different habitats to the latter. Calls can be similar to the
White-browed Scrubwren, Sericornis frontalis, and the
Tasmanian Scrubwren, S. humilis.
Where does it live?
Distribution:
The Brown Thornbill is found only in eastern and southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. There is a large
overlap with the range of the very similar Inland Thornbill
along slopes of Great Dividing Range from Queensland to
Victoria. It is widespread in its range from south-eastern
Queensland to the Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia, and
throughout Tasmania, excepting the south-west.
Habitat:
The Brown Thornbill is found in dense shrubby habitats
including wet and dry forests, woodlands, shrublands,
heathlands and rainforests, as well as along watercourses,
mainly in the temperate and sub-tropical zones. They
are found from the coast up to 1200 m. They are found
regularly in parks and gardens, especially close to large
patches of remnant vegetation and along nature strips in
towns and suburbs.
What does it do?
Feeding:
The Brown Thornbill feeds mainly on insects, but may
sometimes eat seeds, nectar or fruit. They feed, mainly
in pairs, at all levels from the ground up, but mostly in
understorey shrubs and low trees. They will feed in mixed
flocks with other thornbills out of breeding season.
Breeding:
Breeding pairs of Brown Thornbills hold territories all
year round for feeding and breeding purposes, and the
bonds between pairs are long-lasting. Females build a small
oval, domed nest with a partially hooded entrance near
the top out of grasses, bark and other materials, lining it
with feathers, fur or soft plant down. The nest is usually
low down, in low, prickly bushes, grass clumps, or ferns.
The female incubates the eggs and both parents feed
the young, who stay with the parents until early autumn,
before being driven out of the parental territory.
Living with us
The Brown Thornbill is adversely affected by fires that
reduce understorey, but may benefit from any clearing
activity that increases shrubby vegetation cover. They are
sometimes caught by cats.
Did you know?
The Brown Thornbill will respond to humans imitating its
calls. Its own call consists of rich, musical warbles and
accomplished mimicry.
References:
http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Acanthiza-pusilla
http://www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/brown-thornbill
Field guide to Australian Birds.
Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds, Volume 6:
Pardalotes to Shrike-thrushes.
The Wrens and Warblers of Australia.
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Earth Ocean Network
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Earth Ocean Network Inc. (April update)
The Earth Ocean Network Inc. is an incorporated group with a network of members who staff a weekly
summer market, support the winter markets and other activities eg workshops, seminars, ‘weed & walk’ etc.
Our aims are : to raise funds for environmental projects in Bicheno & surrounding areas, to provide information
on environmental issues, & take action on the ground.
CONTACTS: Helen 63751565 or [email protected] or Sandra 63751277 or [email protected]
Eon Inc. meetings for 2013
Quarterly meeting dates are Tues. 11th June 10.30, Sun. 1st September (AGM) 3pm and Tues. 26th November
10.30am.
Summer markets in Bicheno – eon inc. bookstall
By the time this update is read, the summer markets will have come to an end with EASTER Sunday the final
one. It’s been a wonderful summer thanks to all the generous donations of books which have sold so well. Once
again thank you to all the EON members who have staffed the stall with such success.
Sculptural Signage
The working group is still keen, has developed a brief and after consultation with Tony Pollard, Works Manager,
GSBC, we’ll be able to invite artists to have a look at the brief and submit ideas.
Walk & Weed
Tuesdays once a fortnight In April we’ll have two weeding mornings on Tuesday 9th and Tues 23rd. We always
welcome extra hands, so please feel welcome to join us – meet at 10am at the Triangle information sign. Bring
hat, sunscreen and gloves. Good footware for uneven ground also.
Weeding Day
with assistance from NRM South & Conservation Volunteers Australia
At the time of writing, we’re still looking forward to making a start on the Levy St bone-seed weeding project
on March 27. EON has had wonderful support from Mel Kelly, Manager Natural Resources, Glamorgan Spring
Bay in obtaining all the necessary permits required for working on Council and Crown land. Jarrod MacLaine
will be leading the day – our grateful thanks to him and the CVA – the terrain is quite rugged!
The Understorey Network – growing local native plants
Once again our sincere thanks to the Bicheno Primary School for the use of their shade house – a wonderful
facility. Two boxes of cuttings and seed planting in tubes were achieved. Hoping we’ll have some plants to share
in a few months.
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Natural Resource Management
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First Impressions Improved
Lake Leake Highway Lookout
Wye River Conservation Area
Volunteers at the Lake Leake Highway Lookout with some
of the rubbish collected during the Clean Up Australia
Day event.
On Sunday March 3rd, 16 volunteers participated in a Clean
Up Australia Day event at the Wye River Conservation
Area at the Lake Leake Highway Lookout. This event was
hosted by the Glamorgan Spring Bay Natural Resource
Management (NRM) Committee, in partnership with Bush
Watch and Swansea Tidy Towns.
The huge amount of rubbish dumped at this site over
many years is quite astounding. We collected 40 bags of
rubbish and a trailer load of larger items including 7 and
a half tyres, oil drums, construction materials, an inflatable
water slide, pvc piping and wire mesh. An amazing effort
on behalf of the 16 volunteers. Our youngest volunteer
helped keep energy levels up by handing out lollies half
way through our session, a welcome treat on a very hot
day!
Next time you are travelling on the Lake Leake Highway,
pretend you are a tourist and pull over and check out
the Lookout now. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers
who took the time out of their weekend to clean up this
site, which is now beautiful again, and improve tourist’s
first impressions of the East Coast.
The Glamorgan Spring Bay NRM Committee would
like to hold future Bush Watch events in partnership
with other community or industry groups in the future.
If you represent a community or industry group in the
Glamorgan Spring Bay municipality and would like to team
up to clean up a rubbish dumping site that is of concern
to you, please contact Rosie on 6256 5051 or rosie@
freycinet.tas.gov.au
No one likes to pick up other people’s rubbish. However,
as illegal rubbish dumping sites are often located on areas
of ‘no mans land’, the cleaning up of such sites depends on
stakeholders and groups voluntarily electing to partner up
and work together to address the mess.
Article by Rosie Jackson, Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
Natural Resource Management.
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Gardening Club
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Garden Notes
Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness’ (Keats). How
nice it is to be at the other end of summer and to gather
the fruits of autumn. Pumpkins, sweetcorn and the last
tomatoes; apples, pears and, if one is lucky, figs are the
welcome items on the menu.
The fig is one of the oldest fruits cultivated by man.There
are some who believe that Adam ate a fig not an apple!
In the flower garden dahlias and nerines bring bursts of
colour. The recent rain will help to fatten the buds of
camellias that will begin to flower soon.
Now is the time to sow or plant some herbs. The cooler
days ensure that herbs such as parsley and coriander do
not bolt to seed. Other perennial herbs such as oregano,
marjoram and tarragon are fading as the days shorten.
These herbs can be cut down in readiness for the spring
regrowth.
Most of us know what a difference a few herbs can make
to a dish. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are the
popular choices. Parsley goes with anything and is full of
vitamin C. Sage is the perfect choice with pork and baked
potatoes: leaves crisped in the baking tray make the dish
special. A few sprigs of rosemary under the lamb roast
and some thyme in the beef stroganoff or bunny stew will
enhance these popular meals. Finally, what would summer
be without basil for the tomato salads.
All of these herbs are easily grown in a pot. Their main
requirements are neutral to alkaline soil and sunlight. The
perennial herbs will last for years given the right conditions.
Last month members of the Bicheno Garden Club travelled
to St Helens to see the wondrous dahlias cultivated by
Charlie Smith. Charlie has exhibited his prize dahlias
for many years and is a respected judge of the species in
shows all over Australia as well as in America. Charlie’s
dahlias are eyepopping in their size and their perfection.
Fortunate are the people who can see these photos in
colour.
The day was complemented by some delicious scones at
the bookshop.
This month Garden Club members will be having their
annual plant swap at Dixie’s place. Everyone is invited to
bring cuttings, seeds or potted plants. The notice as usual
will be in the Log Cabin window.
Dixie Brodbribb
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Bowls Club & RSL
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TWILIGHT BOWLS
From January to March Twilight Bowls are played every
Thursday evening.This light-hearted fun night is mostly for
beginners. We have teams of four and we play 10 ends,
light permitting.You do not have to even know how to play
the game as the Bicheno bowlers are there to give some
pointers and to score for you. There are choccies to be
had if you are lucky enough to hit the Jack (the white ball).
The club members always give plenty of encouragement.
At the end of the night the team with the biggest winning
margin wins a swag of chocolates.
You can make up your own team; otherwise a place will
always be found for you in a team. Do not feel you can’t
come and join in if you do not have a team.
This popular night is shared by many who enjoy a bit of
fun and frivolity.
Some of the regular teams are: The Outlaws, Rough Red,
Free Wallies, Easy beats, Blue Edge, Schoolies, Squiggles,
Misfits, A-Hole in One, Space Monkeys, Extras, Swannies,
Harvey Douglas, and not to forget, The Lolly Shop Girls
whose ages range from 7 to 10. The competition is played
as a round robin over a 12 week period.
Entry is $5.00.This includes a sausage sizzle which is under
the care of Francois.
You are also able to purchase a number on the chocolate
wheel which could win you a meat tray, a bottle of wine
or chocolates.
We are grateful to the RSL & the Bowls Club members
who support this evening. We are sure all the players
appreciate them giving their time.
We look forward to next year and hope that John O’Hara
will again be our chief steward.
Janine & Dixie
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Bowls Club & RSL
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YES, we are open to the public.
BOWLS NEWS
The Bowls Club’s annual Easter carnival will be held on
The Club has decided to purchase two new Indoor Bowls
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st of March; this year featuring
Carpets for the use of members and social bowlers. This
the Swansea/Bicheno Community Bank Fours on the
purchase has been made possible due to financial assistance
Saturday. Our Major sponsor for the Pairs event on the
from the Bicheno Lions Club, the Glamorgan Spring Bay
Sunday is the Diamond Island Resort. We are grateful for
Council and Sport & Recreation Tasmania. Without that
the support of both of these sponsors and the many other
support the carpets would have been well beyond our
local businesses which make it possible for Bicheno to
reach. We hope to put them to good use with a season of
host the coast’s premier Lawn Bowls carnival. A full list of
Indoor (“Barefoot”) Bowls in May & June.
our sponsors will be acknowledged in the next edition of
the Bicheno Forward
The annual Madsen Shield match against Swansea Bowls
Club was held on Wednesday 20 March with Bicheno
The East Coast Pennant Competition roster has concluded
finally winning back the Shield which had been residing in
for 2012-13. Unfortunately our Division One side has
Swansea for about five years.That victory, along with some
missed the finals, finishing in fifth place, but our Division
improved performances by the Pennant teams late in the
Two side finished in third place. They will begin their
season augers well for the Club’s future in the 2013-2014
finals series in a semi- final against Swansea on Saturday
season
23 March. The Grand Final games in both divisions will
be played at Bicheno on Sunday 7 April, from 12.30pm.
Spectators are welcome.
Our Wednesday ‘chicken run’ social lawn bowls have been
attracting an excellent crowd of members and visitors,
from 12.30pm. All bowlers and learners are welcome.
The annual Twilight Bowls season (for non-bowlers) is
TRIVIA NIGHTS
also in its final stages. With only two weeks to go the
premiership battle is between Free Wallies on 16 points, Trivia nights in April are the 10th and the 24th. New
Misfits on 15 and OutLaws on 13. Just out of contention players are most welcome .Tables of up to 8 players should
are: A-Hole in One and Schoolies on 11 points followed
register with MYRA on 6375 2085. “Eyes Down” at 7pm.
by Harvey Douglas and Rough Red on 10 points. Swannies,
RSL NEWS
Squiggles, Space Monkeys, Blue Edge, (all on 8 points), Easy
Beats (6 points) and Lolly Shop Girls (4 points) have all
turned their focus to next year’s competition.
A new initiative for the Bowls Club in recent weeks has
been the introduction of Lawn Bowls to the Bicheno
Primary School’s Active After School programme, which
has seen up to 40 children learning the skills needed to play
Bowls. This programme has been run by Club volunteers
Bookings are preferred for Friday night roasts. Takeaways
are also available. Please phone Sue or Graham on 0419
112 413, Barbara on 0419 606 647 or the club on 6375
1408.
ANZAC Day:Anyone wishing to march should assemble at
IGA at 5:45AM. Breakfast at the club after. Assemble again
at IGA at 10:45AM. Lunch at the club after. All welcome.
with help from a small group of teachers and parents and
8-Ball is about to get under way. Contact Barb Harris on
guidance from the Australian Sports Commission.
63751440 or 0419 606 647. Players needed.
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Lyn’s Reflections
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Fifth Birthday
Monday 25th March was a beautiful sunny day at Swansea – and there were smiles all round. The Swansea branch of our Community Bank was celebrating its fifth birthday, and the
children from Swansea Primary School came along to celebrate with us. They sang some
favourite Australian songs beautifully as well as our national anthem, and then enjoyed a
sausage sizzle and birthday cake with us. (Such beautiful manners from the children as well
as beautiful singing.) Those five years have gone by so quickly and it won’t be long before
Bicheno is celebr ating their five years too. The support from the centr! al East Coast area
has been fantastic, which in turn has allowed us to support so many organisations and of
course the schools. Let’s all celebrate – we have a Bank in our area which is really working
for the people of our area.
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Bicheno Lions Club
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BICHENO LIONS
CLUB REPORT
Rockpool 2012 – Sunday
11th March
An Invitation
We extend an invitation to all seniors
to come along and enjoy the monthly
SENIORS’ LUNCHEON
At the
BICHENO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
94 Foster Street
On
Rockpool 2012 has been and gone. Hopefully all those who
came along enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed presenting
it. It was truly a great family day which was evident from
the amount of both little kids and big kids dancing and
playing and having fun while their parents were just kicking
back relaxing, knowing that with the increased police and
security presence everybody was well – behaved and safe.
A big thank you to everybody that helped on the day , my
fellow Lions members, the police, volunteers, the foodies,
Mick Ciavarella and anyone else I may have missed. You
know who you are, thanks.
This event would be a non event if it wasn’t for the very
talented artists that performed for us.These guys and girls
were brilliant and they were wonderfully organised and
brought together by our own music guru Mr Nic Wardlaw.
Nic Wardlaw is a quiet achiever to whom we are very
grateful and thankful, because without him we couldn’t do
it. Thanks again Nic.
Again, this year we raised some funds from Rockpool
which after all the bills are paid and we know how we
are situated, will be dispersed to community groups and
organisations within our area. We already have a number
of submissions to consider and hopefully we will be able
to reply favourably to them soon but it is not too late to
contact us should your group require assistance.
Again thanks to all concerned and we look forward to
Rockpool 2013.
Mick Fisher
Club President
Ph. 0400671461
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Friday, 26th April at 12noon
Cost $10
RSVP by Monday 18th April 2013 (Numbers limited)
To
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Marlene Wells
6375 1008
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Located at the ocean end of Burgess Street opposite the Bicheno Lions
Park, behind the public toilets.
Department of Education managed facility staffed by part-time Coordinator and a team of Volunteers.
BUSH FIRE UPDATE
Dear Le Frog’s Corner
This afternoon our Head of Fire Management, Nigel
Foss, held a media conference to advise that Forestry
Tasmania’s planned burns program for 2013 has started.
Next week, we will be inserting information flyers about
our planned burns into the Tasmanian metropolitan and
regional newspapers.
The first burns were done successfully yesterday in the
Mersey area.
Eucalypt forests are fire-adapted ecosystems, and planned
burns ensure that harvested forests regrow.
The start dates for other planned burns will vary in each
part of the State, and will depend on when conditions are
safe.
Forestry Tasmania has worked hard over the past few
years to improve our planned burns program.
We’ve delayed the program this year because of the high
fire danger that persisted into autumn.
We ask that the community keeps the effects of our
program in perspective – we are only one of many
land managers that carry out planned burns during the
autumn.
I understand that our planned burns do worry some
people in the community. Coming after one of the worst In other news, I’m very pleased to let you know that,
wildfire seasons we have seen in years, I’m very much
through the Forestry Tasmania display at last week’s
aware that this year’s burns may cause additional concern. Bream Creek Show, our staff helped to raise $1,000 for
the Dunalley Primary School, which was devastated in
However, it’s important to understand that planned burns the January wildfire.
are different to wildfires.
We’ve also just received the final roll call of students
They only take place when conditions are stable – and
who won the Forestry Tasmania Care for People award
only after our planners have carefully considered the
in 2012 – 147 in all. Congratulations to you all on an
weather forecast, atmospheric stability, moisture levels in outstanding achievement.
the forest, and likely smoke behaviour.
Until next time,
I have total confidence in my fire management team –
Bob Gordon
after all, they are the same people who have been fighting Managing Director
wildfires all summer. They are experts in fire behaviour.
Forestry Tasmania
This year, we’ll continue to implement measures that
minimise the effects of our planned burns on the
community.
These include:
•
The voluntary declaration of ‘no burn days’ when
smoke dispersion is likely to be poor.
•
Morning media advisories (before 11:00am) before
the commencement of any planned burns.
•
Evening media advisories containing smoke
management appraisals of the day’s planned burns.
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Notifications to alert residents when Forestry
Tasmania believes its planned burns may have
contributed to air pollution.
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We’ll also continue to upload information to the
planned burns website.
Wildlife Rescue
Any injured wildlife found in the
Bicheno area can now can be
dropped off at the caravan park
Telephone
63751999
or contact Vicki & Geoff directly on
63751483
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Volunteer Recruitment
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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED AT
BICHENO ON-LINE ACCESS CENTRE
If you have a few hours to spare each week, the Bicheno On-line Access
Centre is looking for new volunteers. You don’t need to be proficient in the
use of computers, as we deliver free basic computer courses as well as onthe-job training.
The volunteers are also responsible for writing articles and reporting on
local events for the monthly newsletter, the Bicheno Forward, which is an
enjoyable and gratifying part of their job. Being a volunteer enables you
to meet new people and learn more about the Bicheno community.
If you are a new-comer to the community and/or interested in joining our
team, please contact Clare Langridge, (Co-ordinator) or one of our
volunteers, Dixie Brodribb, Janine Renshaw, John Goodfellow, Christine
Abel, Mike Roberts or Pauline Coleman who will be able to answer any
questions and further discuss your role as a volunteer.
Phone 6375 1892, or visit us at The Oval, Burgess Street Bicheno.
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Church News
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St Mary’s Catholic Parish
Po Box 6 St Mary’s Tas 7215
(East Coast)
Email [email protected]
An Information session for the
Preparation for Sacraments
Of
First communion and confirmation
16th & 17th November
Interested persons (Children / &/or Adults
please contact
Sister Lorraine Groves (Parish Associate) Ph 63722252
Anne Marie Blunt - (St Helens)ph 63762608
Wendy Aulich - (St Mary’s) Ph 63722283
ASAP
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Public Notices
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DRAFT COMMUNITY
STRATEGIC PLAN
2020
At the Ordinary Meeting of Glamorgan Spring Bay
Council, held on the 26 February 2013, it was resolved
to release the draft Community Strategic Plan for public
exhibition and comment. A copy of the plan is available at
the Council Offices in Triabunna or on Council’s website
at www.gsbc.tas.gov.au.
The draft strategic plan came from the ideas of community
members and those who volunteered their time at the
community planning workshops, held at Swansea and
Orford in late 2012.
Any persons wishing to make comment on the draft
Community Strategic Plan may do so in writing to the
undersigned by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 12th April 2013.
Please mail or e-mail your comments to the General
Manager, Mr David Metcalf on [email protected].
au or Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, PO Box 6, Vicary
Street, Triabunna, Tasmania 7190.
David Metcalf
GENERAL MANAGER
Glamorgan Spring
Bay Natural Resource
Management Committee
Seeking new Bicheno community representative
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Natural Resource Management
(NRM) Committee is currently seeking a new Bicheno
community representative, as per the Committee’s Terms
of Reference.The Glamorgan Spring Bay NRM Committee
is a special committee of the Glamorgan Spring Bay
Council (pursuant to Section 24 of the Local Government
Act 1993).
The Glamorgan Spring Bay NRM Committee provides a
means of exchanging information about, participates in
and progresses NRM initiatives involving the community,
stakeholders and Glamorgan Spring Bay Council. The
Committee has broad stakeholder and community
representation with a minimum of 15 members.
For more information, please contact the Chairman
David Tucker on 0409 578 259. To obtain a copy of the
Committee’s Terms of Reference please contact Rosie
Jackson at Glamorgan Spring Bay Council: rosie@freycinet.
tas.gov.au or 6256 5051.
Expressions of interest for this role will be received up until
COB Monday 29th April 2013. Please send expressions of
interest C/- Rosie Jackson: [email protected] or
PO Box 6, Triabunna, 7190.
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East Coast Pest Management
Spring has sprung and spiders are on the move
The little wasters have moved in for the winter looking for
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An article published by the Queen Victoria Museum Natural
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Bicheno Contacts
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BICHENO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. INC.
(BCDA)
Meetings held quarterly at Bicheno Memorial
Hall.
Minutes and notices on Log Cabin
noticeboard.
President: Gary Price 0418 459 999
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AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING
ASSOCIATION
Phone Susannah
6257 8744
[email protected]
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BICHENO ELDER CARE
COMMITTEE
Housing for over 55’s
Contacts: 6375 1058 & 6375 1184
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BICHENO PLAYERS INC.
Amateur Stage Productions
Meets Bicheno Memorial Hall
monthly during productions.
President Mick Ciavarella
Phone 63751448
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BICHENO VISITOR INFORMATION
CENTRE
Phone 6375 1500 Fax: 6375 1530
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BOWLS CLUB & RSL SUB-BRANCH
Clubrooms:
6375 1408
Bowls:
0408 648 413
RSL:
6375 1440
Social Bowls:
Wednesdays 12.30
Roast Nights:
Fridays 6.30-8.00pm
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BUSY FINGERS
Meet at Bowls Club Thursday 11 am -3 pm.
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CHURCH
Anglican and Uniting Co-operating Parish
Anglican: 1st and 3rd Sundays
Uniting: 2nd and 4th Sundays
All Services: 11 am
Contact: Rev. Henry Ivey 6257 8360
Roman Catholic Mass
Every Sunday at 9 am
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COMMUNITY HEALTH GROUP
6375 1010
Meet 1st Monday each quarter
at H & R Centre
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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE:
Glamorgan Spring Bay Community Nursing
Phone: 63751541
Monday – Friday
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FREYCINET PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Meets the first Tuesday of each month
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[email protected]
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GARDEN CLUB
Meets 3rd Friday each month
See Log Cabin noticeboard for details.
Jan 6375 1886 or Sandra 6375 1277
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GOLF CLUB
6375 1208
Tuesday: Ladies Comp. 9:00 am
Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 am:
Chicken Run
Saturday: Mens and Ladies Day
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HEALTH GROUP COMMUNITY CAR
Bookings call Shane and Glynis 6375 1699
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LEGAL SERVICE
A.D. Pearce & Company
East Coast Solicitors 6375 1383
Bicheno: Friday: 9 am-1 pm & 2.15 pm-5 pm
Swansea: Tuesday and Thursday
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LIBRARY
6375 1584
Opening Hours:
Wednesday: 1 pm to 4 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm
Friday:
11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm
Saturday:
10.30 am—12.30 pm
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LIONS CLUB
Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month
at Beachfront
(7 pm for 7:30 pm start).
Mick Fisher (President) 0400 671 461
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LITTLE PENGUINS CHILD CARE
CENTRE
Co-ordinator: Angela Kinnersley
Phone: 6375 1800
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MARKETS
Summer Market: Des Berry
Phone: 0407 353 375
Winter Market: David Logie
Phone: 6375 1129
$13 per stall for both Markets
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Co-ordinator:
Marlene McCarron 6375 1228
Pat Kean 6375 1234
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MEDICAL CENTRE
94 Foster Street, Bicheno
Phone: 6375 1455
Fax: 6375 1901
Wed and Fri Practice hours alternate each
week.
Out of hours/weekend please call surgery and
listen to message, or phone 1300 780 011.
For medical emergency call 000
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ONLINE ACCESS CENTRE
6375 1892
Clare Langridge –Co-ordinator
Opening Hours
Oct – Apr 9.30am– 4.30pm
May – Sept 9.30am– 3.30pm
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PETANQUE
Bicheno Bowls and RSL ground
Coaching Sessions:
Monday 4 pm to 6 pm Summer Time
Monday 2 pm to 4 pm Winter Time
Regular Competition:
Thursday 3 pm to 5 pm Spring/Summer
Thursday 2 pm to 4 pm Autumn/Winter
Other times and days by arrangement
Contact: Alain 6375 1988 or Les 6375 1951
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BICHENO POLICE
6375 2020
If the office is unattended calls are
transferred to Hobart.
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RUBBISH TIP
Bicheno Tip Hours
Monday – Friday 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Sunday 12.30pm to 4.30pm
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SWANSEA/BICHENO COMMUNITY
BANK
Manager: Lyn Mansfield
Bicheno Phone: 63751772
Swansea Phone: 6257 8825
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TAI CHI
Bicheno War Memorial Hall every Saturday
morning from 08.30 am to 09.30 am.
This gentle exercise is open to all ages
Further information, phone Barbara
6375 1951
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Tasmanian Acquired Brain Injury
Services (TABIS)
Visits Bicheno fortnightly on a Wednesday.
For further details call Hannah
on 0437 076 100
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YOGA
Adult Yoga classes.
Tuesday 5.45pm
Thursday 9.30am
Please bring a blanket
All other props and mats are provided.
Beginners and Intermediate students are
welcomed
Call Helen on 6375 1863 for more details.
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