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Local heroes to pass the baton

3/11/2017

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PictureJack Beazley will carry the Commonwealth Games baton when it passes through Queenscliff next year.
A former boat builder, a champion footballer and a popular GP are among five residents picked to carry the baton during the Queenscliff leg of the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay. 

Jack Beazley, Tom Limb and Jacquie Johnston will be joined by former Young Citizen of the Year Meagan Canaway and Point Lonsdale Tennis Club stalwart Sue Winton in performing the honour, during the February celebration. 

Mr Beazley, a lifelong resident and former Port Phillip Sea Pilot Servive master shipwright of 50 years, said he was honoured to have been nominated by neighbours but joked he’d prefer a downhill section. 

“I’ve lived here all my life and to finish up doing something like this is very nice," Mr Beazley, 88, said. 

"If they put me at the top of the Royal Hotel hill going down to Bethune Street, that would be perfect,” he, joked.
   
Mr Limb, Queenscliffe Council's nomination,  is something of a local sporting hero, having, in 2011, captained Queenscliff to its first Bellarine Football League premiership in 36 years, then coaching the club to a further two. 

“I recognise that this is an extremely rare opportunity provided to me and look forward to the special experience,” he said. “I’m always proud to represent our town and appreciate being given another chance to do so again next year.”

News of the nomination was the perfect 30th birthday gift for Point Lonsdale secondary school teacher Ms Canaway; “When you see the other names that are doing it around Australia, it’s a pretty big honour to be listed among them and it’s great to see other Borough residents on the list as well. The borough is big on community and I think that is reflected in the participants selected,” she said. 

Another nine Bellarine residents, and former Australian netballer Bianca Chatfield, will carry the baton when it arrives in Queenscliff on February 12. 
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“The baton bearers have been nominated and selected for their achievements and contributions to their community,” said Mayor, Tony Francis. “This is a great honour and presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of history in the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.”

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Museum celebrates 50 years

3/11/2017

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PictureFormer premier Ted Baillieu launched a new book, celebrating 50 years of the Queenscliffe Historical Museum.
Original toys, fashion, books, letters and an original menu from a local guesthouse feature in a newly released book showcasing the Queenscliffe Historical Museum’s 50 most significant items.
 
Former Premier and recently-named Museum patron Ted Baillieu officially launched Celebrating History…Items from the Queenscliffe Historical Museum Collection on Sunday October 15. 

Compiled by volunteers Rosemary Brown, Jocelyn Grant, Sandra Lee and Diana Sawyer, the book celebrates the Museum’s 50th anniversary. 

Mr Baillieu spoke of his own family’s long ties with our municipality, including his great grandfather, James George Baillieu, who jumped ship at Portsea in 1853 and swam ashore here, and carved out one of the region’s strongest pioneer dynasties. 

He also presented a new addition to the Museum’s collection - his own father’s christening cup, dating back to 1903.  
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Ms Grant said the book was a tribute to the volunteers “who have accepted the roles of archivist and keeper of the many thousands of items now in safe-keeping in the Museum’s purpose-built facility and to the continuing support of the community.

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Follow the trail...

3/11/2017

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PictureWorld renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen will be at Salt Contemporary this weekend.
Melbourne Cup long weekend will serve up a feast for art lovers, with more than 40 galleries, private studios and cafes signing on as venues for this year’s Bellarine Arts Trail. 

In only its second year the event will showcase the works of more than 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators and jewellers.

“The Barwon Heads Arts Council is thrilled with the development of the Bellarine Arts Trail.  We have more than doubled since the first event last year,” said event coordinator Karen Shirley.  

“This year we have more than 100 artists participating at 40 venues across Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff.  We’ve also included the very popular Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show this year, which attracts a huge following.  

“The depth of talent on the Bellarine is incredible.  One of the main aims is to provide opportunities for artists to raise their profile and take their art to the market.  This event provides opportunities for artists of all levels from hobbyists through to professionals.  We also want to showcase the Bellarine Peninsula as an arts destination.”

Ms Shirley said she would not be surprised if last year’s patronage of the trail double from 3,000. More than 5,000 maps have been printed to cope with the anticipated interest. 

“We are hoping to be able to continue with the Arts Trail next year, but of course that is subject to funding.  At this stage we will aim to limit the number of artists and venues in future years to a manageable number, given the event is completely organised and run by volunteers.  

Salt Contemporary Gallery will host world renowned artist Robert Ingpen’s exhibition, Marginal World. It features paintings inspired by a “curious” object he found in Queenscliff in 2015.  

Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop will showcase the works of local artists Joel Wolter, Amanda Firenze and Andrew Gunnell. Artists will be demonstrating printmaking during this event.

Renowned glass artist David Hobday will be in his studio and represented at Seaview Gallery.

In Point Lonsdale, Tussock Upstairs Gallery will show an exhibition of ‘small works’ – paintings, prints, jewellery and ceramics by 13 well known artists – and Lighthouse Arts Collective will showcase a range of artistic endeavours including painting, music, performance and poetry.

Other local artists participating in the Bellarine Arts Trail include:
Carolyn McKinnon with sculpture, silver jewellery and photographic works at the venue she shares with Meryl Hodgson in Point Lonsdale
Photographer Tom Rayner at Belsize Cafe
Helen Martin, Vicki Clissold and Kelly Koumalatsos at St Georges Old School Hall
Eight diverse and talented artists at the Queenscliff Uniting Church
Darin Frankpitt and Jane Flowers at the Marina in venues 39 and 40
Botanical artist Lavinia Cuming at her studio in Pt Lonsdale
Textile artist Cheryl Toth and many artists and art students at the vibrant and exciting Queenscliffe and District Neighbourhood House



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