July 2004 - Chewton.net

150 YEARS AGO
"List of Qualified Medical Gentlemen. Members of the
Mount Alexander Medical Association.
Henry Howlett The Camp Castlemaine
Wm H Preshaw Campbells Creek
B. Gill Castlemaine
James Weston Montgomery’s Hill
Joseph Meears Back of Argus Office
John Packer Opp. Manchester Store
Richard Southee Castlemaine
Thomas McGrath Castlemaine Hospital
T.H.Hopkins Opp. Manchester Store
Richard Close Adelaide Hill
Harry Green Adelaide Hill
R.W.Schmidt Castlemaine
Wm.F.Mercer Old Post Office Hill
J C Campbell Old Post Office Hill
Henry Montgomery Wesley Hill
Robert Tassel Fryers Creek
—— Carey Windlass Hill
H.B.Armstrong Windlass Hill
R.E.Bower Golden Point
James Hutchinson Campbells Creek
John McMahon Campbells Creek
Garret Bulter Campbells Creek
John H. Hardy Campbells Creek
M.W.Bourne Wesley Hill
H. Groundstone Mt Franklyn
TENT STICKING UP
Reports have reached us from various quarters, of attempts
that have been made to deprive the industrious digger of
his earnings, during his absence from his tent. No sooner
is a man known or suspected to be doing pretty well, than
he is surrounded by a host of new acquaintances, who
take the liveliest interest in his welfare. If he leaves his
tent in an unprotected state it will most likely receive a
visit from someone with confused notions of the rights of
property. A tent near Adelaide Hill was patronised last
week by some of these gentry. The beds were overturned,
and every corner ransacked, but the gold being fortunately
in the bank, escaped the fingers of the marauders."
Courtesy MAM 15 July 1854. Albar.
SKATEBOARDING
Skateboarding is an activity that doesn't feature prominently
in the media, and is not widely acknowledged or
appreciated. Skateboarding needs specific surfaces, and
skateboarders trying to access such places often lead to
conflicts within the community. Heritage steps, new house
slabs, concrete ramps, school paving and busy footpaths
are just a few sites where conflict has occurred.
At the MAS budget hearings when the Chewton Pool issue
came up, one group was easily identifiable. A group of
skateboarders sat quietly with their boards, and a
spokesperson eventually put their case.
Last year's MAS budget had allocated $20,000, apparently
for seeding (to use to obtain further government funding).
Nothing had been gained and the money not allocated in
the new budget. The point was made that the Castlemaine
"Sk8 Park" was inadequate; rating only 3 stars on the
website www.skateboard.com.au where it is rated against
every skate park in Australia, and where it is detailed as a
small streetscape with a fun box, quarter pipes and grind
poles. Along with photos and the address of the facility,
the detail of the local skate shop is provided. This is similar
to the skateboarders "bible", The Skate Park Grind
Guide to Vic. S.A. & Tas.
The point was also made that websites and guides such
as these are encouraging local skateboarders elsewhere;
particularly by public transport to the more comprehensive
and challenging skate parks. Melbourne is becoming a
magnet for the young.
It was also pointed out that each skateboarder's equipment
is worth hundreds of dollars, and that market would seem
to have potential for a community such as MAS.
WARMING WORD FEASTS
The 3 rd annual Daylesford
WORDS in WINTER Festival- August 6,7 and 8.
For a program call into local shops, cafes and galleries,
go to www.hepburnshire.com.au or call 5321 6123.
Admission to most events is from $2 and under $10.
Inaugural local festivals also on at neighbouring towns
TRENTHAM- Aug. 13,14 & 15 (T: 5424 1156)
CLUNES- Aug. 20 & 21 (T: 5345 3896)