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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

4 days ago

The next General Meeting of our society - Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc (FOCIS) is planned to be held on Saturday, February 12, starting at 1.30 p.m. in the Churchill Island Visitors Centre. There will be lots for the committee to report on, and for members and friends to discuss. You do not have to be a member to attend. The usual Covid rules apply - double vaxed certificate or App confirmation, masks indoors, social distancing, hand washing and sanitising, etc. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to our secretary Leah:
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The next General Meeting of our society - Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc (FOCIS) is planned to be held on Saturday, February 12, starting at 1.30 p.m. in the Churchill Island Visitors Centre. There will be lots for the committee to report on, and for members and friends to discuss. You do not have to be a member to attend. The usual Covid rules apply - double vaxed certificate or App confirmation, masks indoors, social distancing, hand washing and sanitising, etc. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to our secretary Leah: secretary@focis.org.au
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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

6 days ago

Yesterday's launch of the revised version of Pat Baird's Churchill Island book went hand in hand with the official 'launch' of the rebuilt tipping dray which probably dated from around the first world war. The origin of the dray is unknown – possibly a council road repair dray, or perhaps made use of as a conveyance. It was located for years on Churchill Island's Fiddlers Green alongside the Amess half cellar, but the harsh environment deteriorated the dray to such an extent that it was removed from public display and stored in pieces in the works yard. Long-term FOCIS volunteer Jeff Cole found it there and decided it was worth an attempt to rebuild it using both original and new materials. The Churchill Island farm staff moved two grain gristers and their belt-driven petrol stationery engines out of Amess barn, which they set up as a workshop. Jeff then set to work researching and drawing up plans and a method of working on the dray. The farm staff, including Trevor and Peter made certain sections for the rebuild. The work accelerated considerably when Tim and Clive – Phillip Island Nature Parks volunteers – came on board, followed by another Nature Parks volunteer, Brian. The dray rebuild proved to be very popular with the public who could watch progress and read signage which Jeff changed at various times. On Saturday afternoon with everyone gathered around, current Churchill Island farm co-manager, Chloe Dann 'launched' the dray with a dramatic dash of a bottle of suitable liquid encased in a strong plastic bag against one of the dray's heavy original wheels. Focis committee member David Maunders was on hand to capture the moment when Chloe sprang back in fright at the unexpected explosive effect of the bottle breaking, while Jeff stands to the side with his hand on his forehead wondering what will happen next! It was quite a hoot with no harm done and a big round of applause. Jeff, Tim and Brian then posed alongside their very solid-looking construction with Jeff demonstrating how some of the dray operators would ride on the shaft with 1 foot on a jinker step attached to the side of the dray to steady them as the horse ambled along. The men did not forget the details, so you can see a tucker-bag for the driver and a nose bag for the horse's chaff hanging on the side of the dray. Congratulations to the dray rebuild team! We wonder what their next project will be? ... See MoreSee Less

Yesterdays launch of the revised version of Pat Bairds Churchill Island book went hand in hand with the official launch of the rebuilt tipping dray which probably dated from around the first world war. The origin of the dray is unknown – possibly a council road repair dray, or perhaps made use of as a conveyance. It was located for years on Churchill Islands Fiddlers Green alongside the Amess half cellar, but the harsh environment deteriorated the dray to such an extent that it was removed from public display and stored in pieces in the works yard. Long-term FOCIS volunteer Jeff Cole found it there and decided it was worth an attempt to rebuild it using both original and new materials. The Churchill Island farm staff moved two grain gristers and their belt-driven petrol stationery engines out of Amess barn, which they set up as a workshop. Jeff then set to work researching and drawing up plans and a method of working on the dray. The farm staff, including Trevor and Peter made certain sections for the rebuild. The work accelerated considerably when Tim and Clive – Phillip Island Nature Parks volunteers – came on board, followed by another Nature Parks volunteer, Brian. The dray rebuild proved to be very popular with the public who could watch progress and read signage which Jeff changed at various times. On Saturday afternoon with everyone gathered around, current Churchill Island farm co-manager, Chloe Dann launched the dray with a dramatic dash of a bottle of suitable liquid encased in a strong plastic bag against one of the drays heavy original wheels. Focis committee member David Maunders was on hand to capture the moment when Chloe sprang back in fright at the unexpected explosive effect of the bottle breaking, while Jeff stands to the side with his hand on his forehead wondering what will happen next! It was quite a hoot with no harm done and a big round of applause. Jeff, Tim and Brian then posed alongside their very solid-looking construction with Jeff demonstrating how some of the dray operators would ride on the shaft with 1 foot on a jinker step attached to the side of the dray to steady them as the horse ambled along. The men did not forget the details, so you can see a tucker-bag for the driver and a nose bag for the horses chaff hanging on the side of the dray. Congratulations to the dray rebuild team! We wonder what their next project will be?

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It was a wonderful afternoon! Many thanks to all!!

Awesome shot David! Thank you for a wonderful day.

Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

7 days ago

Although of necessity limited in numbers, the audience for our wonderful book launch and rebuilt tipping dray 'unveil' was most enthusiastic today (22.1.22). An excellent open marquee was set up on Fiddler's Green with Covid safe chair distance in the shade with a delightful cool breeze and a view to the glorious floral garden. Many people who had helped with the revision of Patricia Baird's "Churchill Island, HIstory and Her Story" book in various ways came along to hear revision authors/editors Christine Grayden and David Maunders each give very different types of speeches on the journey of revising Patricia Baird's 2012 book. They were followed by Sally O'Neill - who had been the project manager who had guided CI's restoration to such a beautiful venue - as she launched the book. Our president Graeme Clauscen did an excellent job as MC, while secretary Leah Tempany seemed to have thought of everything to have proceedings flow and was ably assisted by husband and son. CI curator Andrea Cleland kindly provided a portable speaker system in order to play Christine's recorded speech, which featured excerpts from Pat's original historical fiction story "Maggie's Slate" - complete with Irish accent! And Chloe and her staff helped as usual.
David spoke about the process of FOCIS members gradually accumulating more historical information both before and during the revision. Sally gave us her own story of her many and varied important roles on CI.
Here is a photo montage of the book launch, with images provided by John Eddy and David Maunders.
Audience at the book launch; book revision collaborators David and Christine with the book; Group photo of David, Sally, Christine (with CI sheep dog Billie), and Jeff Cole, tipping dray restorer (see story tomorrow); Amanda Procter, (Pat's daughter in law, who did so many drawings in the book), with FOCIS president Graeme Clauscen (project manager) and David; Sally officially launching the book.
See previous post for ways you can purchase the revised 3rd edition of this beautiful book.
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Although of necessity limited in numbers, the audience for our wonderful book launch and rebuilt tipping dray unveil was most enthusiastic today (22.1.22). An excellent open marquee was set up on Fiddlers Green with Covid safe chair distance in the shade with a delightful cool breeze and a view to the glorious floral garden. Many people who had helped with the revision of Patricia Bairds Churchill Island, HIstory and Her Story book in various ways came along to hear revision authors/editors Christine Grayden and David Maunders each give very different types of speeches on the journey of revising Patricia Bairds 2012 book. They were followed by Sally ONeill - who had been the project manager who had guided CIs restoration to such a beautiful venue - as she launched the book. Our president Graeme Clauscen did an excellent job as MC, while secretary Leah Tempany seemed to have thought of everything to have proceedings flow and was ably assisted by husband and son. CI curator Andrea Cleland kindly provided a portable speaker system in order to play Christines recorded speech, which featured excerpts from Pats original historical fiction story Maggies Slate - complete with Irish accent! And Chloe and her staff helped as usual.
David spoke about the process of FOCIS members gradually accumulating more historical information both before and during the revision. Sally gave us her own story of her many and varied important roles on CI.
Here is a photo montage of the book launch, with images provided by John Eddy and David Maunders.
Audience at the book launch; book revision collaborators David and Christine with the book; Group photo of David, Sally, Christine (with CI sheep dog Billie), and Jeff Cole, tipping dray restorer (see story tomorrow); Amanda Procter, (Pats daughter in law, who did so many drawings in the book), with FOCIS president Graeme Clauscen (project manager) and David; Sally officially launching the book.
See previous post for ways you can purchase the revised 3rd edition of this beautiful book.
Thanks for a wonderful afternoon everyone!

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Thankyou for a glorious afternoon. The book is fabulous and the dray looks great. Tea and scones on the lawn,perfect💗

Was a wonderful afternoon!! Many thanks to all who organised such a great occasion!!

Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

1 week ago

The long-awaited third, completely revised and extended edition of the late Patricia Baird's 2007/2012 book "Churchill Island, History and Her Story" is now available through Turn the Page bookshop in Cowes, or online on the Friends of Churchill Island Society website here: focis.org.au/online-shop/online-order-for-churchill-island-history-and-her-story/
This edition has been revised by FOCIS members Christine Grayden and David Maunders and has an extra 70 pages plus many extra images and an index. The dramatic cover design is by Deni at San Remo's Print it Fast, which have printed 500 copies for us, funded by a Bass Coast Shire community grant and FOCIS funds. Deni has again used Pat's husband Bob Baird's lovely painting of Churchill Island, surrounded by bands of the same color of CI's wonderful ochre soil. Image shows the front cover, and the text from the back cover. We are expecting Phillip Island Nature Parks will order some soon to also have on sale at Churchill Island. Pat took a unique approach to writing CI's history and incorporated imagined lives of women living there after each factual chaper, and Christine and David have retained the format. Happy reading everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

The long-awaited third, completely revised and extended edition of the late Patricia Bairds 2007/2012 book Churchill Island, History and Her Story is now available through Turn the Page bookshop in Cowes, or online on the Friends of Churchill Island Society website here: https://focis.org.au/online-shop/online-order-for-churchill-island-history-and-her-story/
This edition has been revised by FOCIS members Christine Grayden and David Maunders and has an extra 70 pages plus many extra images and an index. The dramatic cover design is by Deni at San Remos Print it Fast, which have printed 500 copies for us, funded by a Bass Coast Shire community grant and FOCIS funds. Deni has again used Pats husband Bob Bairds lovely painting of Churchill Island, surrounded by bands of the same color of CIs wonderful ochre soil. Image shows the front cover, and the text from the back cover. We are expecting Phillip Island Nature Parks will order some soon to also have on sale at Churchill Island. Pat took a unique approach to writing CIs history and incorporated imagined lives of women living there after each factual chaper, and Christine and David have retained the format. Happy reading everyone!

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

2 weeks ago

Churchill Island has decades of history as an events venue. We've seen music festivals, symphony orchestras, opera, plays, bush dances, seasonal garden festivals, Working Horse Festivals...the list goes on! Earlier this month CI hosted a limited ticket music event 'Ocean Sounds Festival', which quickly sold out online, but looks from the video shared here from their FB page, to have been a huge success. Who knows what CI will see in the future? ... See MoreSee Less

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Registration Number: A0021907W
ABN: 78667051020

The Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). ABN: 78667051020

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Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc.
PO Box 852
Cowes VIC 3922
Australia

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