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‘The Yarner’
EDITION 14
NOVEMBER 2013
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MOUNTAIN CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
Contributions for the next edition are welcomed
please contact secretary@mcav.com.au or call 03 5779 1747
DIARY DATES
2013 HERITAGE RIDE
Dargo High Plains
14-15 December 2013
for more information call Fiona on 5199 2586
2014 Get Together at HINNOMUNJIE
Fri-Sun 10-12 January 2014
DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
AT www.mcav.com.au
MCAV NEWS
CATTLE MAY RETURN TO
WONNANGATTA
The Minister for Environment Ryan Smith has
announced that the State Government is
applying to the Federal Government for
permission to conduct grazing trials in the
Wonnangatta Valley.
‘We stand ready to assist with the trials if we
are requested to do so” Mr Lovick said.
Wonnangatta Station was privately owned
and it grazed cattle from the early 1860’s
until it was resumed by the Cain Government
in 1988. It is at an altitude of 500 metres.
Recently a delegation of Mountain Cattlemen
gathered overnight at the Station to again
press the case for a return to high country
grazing. They met with the Victorian Minister
for Environment and Climate Change, the
Hon. Ryan Smith MP and Member of the
Legislative Council, Phillip Davis MP.
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Charlie Lovick with Simon Turner and Chris Cooper at
Wonnangatta Nov 2013, picture by W Jubb-Stoney
This development has been warmly
welcomed by the President of the MCAV
Charlie Lovick and the MCAV members and
Associates.
MCAV is now on Twitter
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CATTLE MAY RETURN TO WONNANGATTA
CONTINUED
The two state Members of Parliament took
the opportunity to tour the Wonnangatta
Valley. They inspected the valley’s open flats
and surrounding dense forest while
considering the growing fuel loads and
potential for bushfire throughout the valley
and the high country beyond.
high country under indigenous land
management and later when in the care of
the cattlemen.”
“If this concept was implemented once
again, Wonnangatta Valley would gradually
become far less prone to intense wildfire and
more attractive to visitors.” Mr Lovick
concluded.
Charlie Lovick told the MP’s that it was a
huge mistake by the former state
government to stop grazing in Wonnangatta.
He pointed out that at the time of the
decision; the MCAV foresaw that the move
would be a disaster for the land.
“Since that decision to stop grazing,
Wonnangatta has grown into a fire trap. The
valley is now tinder dry with metre high grass
and infested with invasive species such as
blackberries, briars and St John’s wort which
adversely affect native plants and local
biodiversity,” Mr Lovick said.
2013 Get Together Trudy Anderson and Joe Connley
present Tom King with the Rusty Connley race award.
(image by Dale Wickberg)
WORKING BEE -Can you help?
Hinnomunjie Recreation Reserve
Sunday the 5th of January 2014.
For more information, please call Scotty
Jennison on 0429854797.
MCAV AGM
Earlier this year at Wonnangatta - Environment Minister
Ryan Smith (second from left) inspects fuel loads with
mountain cattlemen Charlie Lovick, Chris Commins, Philip
Davis and Graeme Stoney. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin Weekly
Times photo
“Any mid-summer fire would burn with such
intensity that everything in the fire’s path
would be destroyed.
“It is the MCAV’s position that the valley, as
previously managed during the heyday of
Wonnangatta Station, should be managed
through a combination of cool burning and
grazing. This combination of activities would
once again bring the valley back to life. This
was the state of the valley and surrounding
The AGM was held on the 20 th of September
and was well attended. A new constitution
was passed to come in line with new
legislation. Elections were chaired by Philip
Davis MP. All positions were unanimously
elected.
President
Vice President (2)
Secretary
Treasurer
Charlie Lovick
Chris Cooper and Simon
Turner
Georgie Connan
Anne Faithfull
The Central Council members are delegated
by each Branch.

GIPPSLAND
Dave Hurley, Brian Higgins
Chris Cooper, Res: Nook Coleman
MANSFIELD
Kellie Purvis, Bruce McCormack
Graeme Stoney
NORTH EAST
Christa Treasure, Ken Heywood
Glenn Chalwell, Res: Ray Anderson
OMEO
Joe Connley Danny Cook
Chris Commins Res: Simon Turner
2014 GET TOGETHER AT
HINNOMUNJIE
We’re all getting ready for Hinnomunjie and
expect it to be a great weekend.
Don’t forget tickets are available online for a
limited time at $90 per person for the entire
weekend. This price includes entertainment
and camping. Kids 17years old and under are
FREE.
Three days of entertainment and fun are on
offer. But remember gates open at 9am on
Friday. No early birds permitted as insurance
enforces this requirement.
GET TOGETHER FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Can we camp?
Yes, camping is a big part of our Get Together’s
and is included in your entry ticket. Designated
quiet camping areas for families and areas for
camping with horses and dogs are provided.
Camping areas have toilets and showers and the
entire grounds are patrolled by our security staff
overnight. Campfires are not permitted in the
camping areas. Due to the location of our get
togethers, no powered campsites are possible.
Can we bring a camper trailer or caravan?
Certainly, the camping area is large and flat and
very suitable for camper trailers and caravans.
The road to the site is sealed and is easily
accessible to all vehicles and caravans.
Can we bring our dog?
Dogs are a big part of life in the high country and
we love our four legged friends. Dogs are
welcome however must be on a lead at all times.
You are responsible for cleaning up after your
dog and also its behaviour whilst on our site. We
reserve the right to eject dogs and their owners in
the event of a dog causing nuisance to other
visitors.
Family friendly?
Kids are our future and we make sure they are
welcomed and have fun at our Get Together.
Games and activities for kids are part of our daily
program, as well as a kids own area.
Water
Fresh drinking water tankers on site, bring your
own container.
Amenities
Toilets and showers
Alcohol
The event is serviced by the famous Cattlemen’s
Bar selling a range of beverages that suit most
tastes. BYO is allowed but the event operates on
a no glass policy.
This photo was taken at the 2013 Get Together.
Get your hats ready for the 2014 event at
Hinnomunjie. Photo by Dale Wickberg
Food
The event has food for sale from a sit down meal
to take away and we have Real Coffee.

Merchandise
The merchandise tent is open Friday afternoon,
Saturday and Sunday and is a great place to pick
up a new outfit or two.
ORDER YOUR PORT NOW
Power
There are no powered sites for camping.
Mobile Phone
Mobile phone service is available but the service
can become overloaded.
Medical
We have 24 hr trained first aid on site with
ambulance. The nearest Hospital is Omeo or
Bairnsdale for 24 hr emergency
Getting there
The 2014 Get Together and festival is located at
The Hinnomunjie Recreation Reserve, between
Omeo and Benambra. 20 kms from Omeo and 5
km from Benambra.
About the site
The event is held on the Hinnomunjie Recreation
Reserve, which is managed by a Committee of
Management as it is crown land under the control
of DEPI. Note: shade is limited
Collectors get ready - It’s the 30 th
edition of the port crock.
To order, please email Beck at
merchandise@mcav.com.au or call 0457886941.
Port Crocks are $45
You can pick up at the Get Together or receive by
post for $45 plus postage.
BECK says IT HAS TO GO
Hours of operation 9am Friday – no early
birds
The gate opens from 9.00am on Friday morning
til mid-morning Monday.
Tickets
Buy online now with paypal www.mcav.com.au
$90 per adult for weekend or $30 per adult for
Sunday only. Kids 17yo and under are free.
Tickets also available at gate for $100 per adult.
HELP AT G2G WANTED
VOLUNTEERS for Bar Staff (must have current
RSA), email Get Together Coordinator Scott
Jennison at g2g@mcav.com.au
VOLUNTEERS for the Merchandise tent, email
Beck at merchandise@mcav.com.au
SPONSORSHIP
It’s not too late to sponsor the event. Please call
the secretary on 57791747 or email
secretary@mcav.com.au
Huge merchandise sale throughout the weekend,
stall opens on Friday arvo at the Get Together.

THINGS TO REMEMBER
ORDER YOUR PORT NOW
CALL BECK ON 0457886941
OR EMAIL merchandise@mcav.com.au
hay – grab a friend and enter on Saturday at the
event secretary tent. (photo by Dale Wickberg)
SPONSORS OF THE GET TOGETHER
Below are 3 of our major sponsors for the event.
The MCAV thanks our sponsors as they make it
possible for events such as the Get Together to
be so successful. Please support and choose
these businesses.
LOOKING FOR A CHRISTMAS
PRESENT – for the person who has
everything?
How about tickets to the MCAV Get Together?
Buy your tickets online now at
www.mcav.com.au – order before Dec 10 and
they will arrive before Christmas
WWW.mcav.com.au
It’s up and working – visit the mcav website
online for membership, stickers, copies of the
Yarner, merchandise and news of the efforts to
return alpine grazing. Have your say on twitter
and facebook.
WORKING BEE -Can you help?
Hinnomunjie Recreation Reserve
Sunday the 5th of January 2014.
For more information, please call Scotty
Jennison on 0429854797.
ON THE ROAD magazine December
issue has a great article about the 2013 Get
Together at Licola. Don’t forget the fun is about
to kick off again in only 5 weeks.
HAYBALE STACKING at the Get
Together will be held on Saturday at the Get
Together – can you stack blocks? You can stack
Contact us
MCAV office
Shop 11, 20 Highett Street, Mansfield 3722
Tel 03 57791747
Secretary email secretary@mcav.com.au
President email president@mcav.com.au
www.mcav.com.au

MCAV
ASSOCIATES
PAGE
Without the MCAV Associates, the organisation
wouldn’t have the strength and popularity it
enjoys. From now on the Yarner will showcase
our associates, our hidden treasures.
Spotlight on
CHRIS LEWIS
An Associate member with a passion for
camping, hunting and fishing, CHRIS has
been an Associate member of the
Gippsland branch MCAV for many years.
Chris is currently serving as the Secretary
of the Gippsland Branch of the MCAV.
During the past 5 years Chris has been
part of “The Crew” and he is known as
Scotty’s right hand man. He is always the
one smiling with a can do attitude.
In August this year Chris did a 3 day stint
at the Melbourne 4WD show for the
MCAV. During that time he handed out
over 5000 flyers for the next Get Together
and fielded 1000’s of questions about the
MCAV. That is a mammoth effort.
I asked Scotty Jennison what was the best
thing about having Chris helping out in his
crew at the Get Together – he said his
great humour, great
work and
commitment to
getting everything
right. “I only have to
look and he knows
what has to be done!”
The MCAV can’t
operate without our
fantastic associates
and Chris is one of the
very best.
The 2013 4WD Show - pictured above is Chris (on
left) with Scotty Jennison, John Cook and Nook
Coleman.
Chris lives in Newlands Arm with his wife
Wendy and has two sons Jason and
Michael. When not helping out the
MCAV, Chris works with the CFA as a
Vegetation Management Officer.
At the next Get
Together in January
we will again see Chris
in action – working all
day to make sure the event runs smoothly
and having a couple of celebratory quiet
drinks each evening.
Thanks to Chris from all our MCAV
members, we are proud that you join our
cause and lucky you are a part of what we
do.

Phone: 03 5199 2586
Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of
Victoria
Reg No: A2117 ABN 2534 2519
237
www.mcav.com.au
DARGO HIGH PLAINS
HERITAGE RIDE,
“Follow the tracks of the cattle muster used for 150 Years”
Saturday the 14th and Sunday 15th Dec.
Location Treasure’s property 48km north of Dargo
on the Dargo High Plains Rd - camping available on
private land, arrival from Friday lunchtime. Rides
to various places will leave about 9.30am Saturday.
BYO horses, camp gear, food and drinks, BBQ
available for cooking.
Saturday Night dinner catered for at a cost of $20
per head or $70 per family.
Guest Speaker: David Treasure will talk on the
history of the Dargo High Plains and its people.
Limited numbers - 50 horses and 100 people max,
closing date for bookings 8 th December.
For more information or to make a booking please call
Fiona Treasure - 51 992 586
Neville Wright – 57 273538,
Ken Heywood - 57 271347
Organized and run by the North East Branch of MCAV

TAX INVOICE – you can also join online at www.mcav.com.au
Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria Inc.
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Please Help Us to retain our Pioneering Heritage
‣ To reinstate our 175 year tradition of grazing cattle on summer pastures of the high country.
‣ To encourage proper management of alpine areas and to maintain access to public land.
‣ To show our bureaucrats, politicians and opponents that we have a strong and committed support base.
‣ To increase our funds and to form a war chest to fight for our grazing licences, our history and our heritage.
Your subscription to the Association will do all of these things with membership entitlements as follows:
Newsletters, discount on merchandise purchases of $30 or more at the Get-Together in January, annual magazine
Voice of the Mountains and knowing mountain cattlemen value your support and encouragement