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The Way We Were

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Editor Ash Long has a proud quarter-century association of photo-journalism in this region.

In the 10 years from 1984 to 1993, Ash was Editor-Publisher of The Yea Chronicle, The Kinglake Chronicle and The Whittlesea Chronicle newspapers.

As Editor, Ash was named winner of the Westpac Award for Best Local Reporting, as judged by the Victorian Country Press Association.

Ash was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Yea in 1986, and served as its President. He served on a number of community organisation including the fund-raising committee for the Emergency Wing of the Yea and District Memorial Hospital.

Ash, his wife Fleur, daughter Kristi and son James lived at Murrindindi, Flowerdale and Yea during their decade in the area.

25 Years Ago: April 4, 1984

Tom Dignam Steps Down

Popular Yea Publisher Calls It A Day After A Live Of Service To His Town

Click here for the full story.

Also: Tom Dignam has accepted an invitation to officiate at a ceremony to mark the commencement of works at the Kinglake Senior Citizens' Centre. The centre will also be a community centre.

Fire Brigade's Concerns

Glenburn Rural Fire Brigade is concerned about the state of Break-o'-Day Road.

It says that it is not now considered acceptable for times of emergency during fires.

It says the road is too narrow for fire trucks to pass, and the road is in poor condition.

Many potholes have developed as a result of use by logging trucks, the Brigade claims.

"Many culverts have begun to break away into the road surface, making the road dangerous to fire trucks and general public alike," Councillors will hear at Thursday's meeting, when consideration is expected to be given to the matter.

Pheasant Creek: Goats Attacked

Goats were attacked and killed in Pheasant Creek on March 15, the Kinglake Ranger has reported.

The ranger said two sheep were also attacked and killed in kinglake two days later. A search in both cases proved fruitless.

Flowerdale Cards News

Crazy Whist cards were held in the Flowerdale Hall last week (Tuesday, March 27) in aid of the Yea Nursing Home Appeal.

Winners were (Cards, 1st) Mrs Doll Borderick, (Consolation) Mrs Airlie Collins, (Competition) Mrs Coby Praag and (Door) Mrs Nell Roycroft.

Net proceeds were $10. The usual friendly afternoon was enjoyed by those present.

Fire Hits Yea Home

Fire badly damaged a home in Craigie St, Yea, late last week.

The fire, it seems, started around 2.50am, and was attended by the local fire fighters.

It is believed that the fire may have started from an inbuilt wood heater in the home.

The house was of weatherboard construction with brick cladding. Little damage could be sighted from the front of the house..

ADP Picnic Attracts 100

A.D.P. (Aide Dominique Pire) held its annual picnic for overseas university and technical post-graduate students on Saturday (March 31).

Some 100 people including students from Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Papua New Guinea were present at 'Willawong'.

This was the site for a barbecue lunch, hosted by Mr & Mrs Eric Jowett.

It was followed by an afternoon tea at the home of Mr & Mrs Colin Egan.

1984 Rainfall Figures

Rainfall at Yea for March was 59.2 millimetres, making a total of 187.2 for the first quarter of 1984.

Last year (1983) it was only 72.9mm, of which 30.6mm fell in March.

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