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Froggos


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Hi everyone just found this in the local Stanhope "ABOUT TOWN" news letter.

The article is in the police news section and describes what went on at greens last year, "the influx of revelers who attended the lake purely to cause trouble and play up "

GM Water representatives and Police resolved to close the lake over the a fore-mentioned dates.disbelief

 

God bless, froggos



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Bugga not happy jane.

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Double bugga, someone must have left a big spanner laying around.

Mmmm, there goes other plans for the festive season for some confuse



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Will find out details if I can and let you all know!

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Only a few days over the New Year period, perhaps decamp to Ayersons (spelling) Reserve for that period and then return???

I wonder if the Council would re-consider if one of the regular GN's offered to be a voluntary "Caretaker" over that period?

The council could supply a caretaker sign.   That way someone could keep things under control a bit during the period (with due care to their own safety) and be a visible presence, even if only to report things to the cops if things getting of hand? (ps; I know there is limited or no phone coverage there so I believe).

For those that know the Greens, any thoughts on that?????confuse



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I can see all sorts of OH&S issues with having voluntary caretakers looking after the place.

It's a pity how a few drunken/drugged out yobbos can ruin a good thing for so many decent people.

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Hang on a sec.... Only for 2 days, well 1 day really.

How about a day in the rochester show grounds... or just park up on a secluded road and I know a few up there.

Even down the road toward Heathcote there's some places in the Heathcote-Graytown National Park accessible from
the Heathcote Rochester Rd.

Then head back to Greens?


Just an Idea for those who have come a long distance.

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Fastcoach wrote:

I can see all sorts of OH&S issues with having voluntary caretakers looking after the place.

It's a pity how a few drunken/drugged out yobbos can ruin a good thing for so many decent people.

I did a stint as a volunteer Caretaker at another isolated Lake over a X'mas/New Year/Australia Day period for a Council Camp.

I know having me there was a requirement of their 3rd Party insurance if nothing else.   And yes, I did have my share of Bogan behaviour etc.

I suppose it would be similar to volunteer Camp Hosts in National Parks, so not sure how they are covered either.  



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I think one thing that may work, is having the gate in closed at 9am on NYE, if you are notin by then, you can't come in!

Most of the young ones, and some older ones, who were only coming for the night, came in the afternoon. If a place like Lorne or Philip Island, in Victoria can do it, why not at Greens?

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thanks Jules. hope you are right.

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I can't see moving down the road to Aysons will work cos that will be packed anyway. Maybe just wait until after they open again.

Not sure about the gate locked with people already in there Jules, what if an ambo was needed. Maybe someone could be given a key though for any emergency that might pop up.

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Hope fully, they will just lock us in.....



No runs to the Pub for Extra Supplies etc..


No matter what I'm going to be up there for the Period.. If I get Locked in I don't Care.....
- the Biggest issue is if we do get Locked in.. Can we have a Key to use in CASE of an emergency....?????
Or if that where the 4" Grinder comes in....

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if thats the case one of us will have to leave our tug on the other side of gate

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Here is the online site for the local newsletter, www.stanhope.org.au/stanhope-about-town

However, the latest issue 116 is not updated yet and this is the one containing the info on greens.

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Agree witI Doug not good to be locked in. I am sure we will come up with a good idea by then



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Patty - can you ask your daughter if she knows anything about this, or can find out?

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Hi jules47,

here are the contact details for "about town" newsletter,

C/-Stanhope Business Centre
25 Birdwood Avenue
Stanhope VIC 3623

E-mail: info@stanhope.org.au
Telephone: 03 5857 2866
Fax: 03 5857 2735
www.stanhope.org.au

Here is the phone number for Stanhope Police,
Bob Naismith
58572507

Hope this can help and God bless, froggos

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Thanks Froggos will get onto it


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Bugger!! I've spent my last 3 NYE's there. Wouldn't know or want to go anywhere else now. Maybe park outside the gate and pretend I'm beside the lake.

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I sure hope it doesn't mean that if you are set up before those dates they kick you out and then hope you can get back in after they reopen confuse



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Just take one of your wheels off the tug or van and say, Sorry can't move at the moment , Maybe tomorrow. Then its too late ha ha ha

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Bugger we were hoping to make it this year for the party :(

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There will still be a party Mike C - and others - watch this space!

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Those who were fortunate to be at the Peace festival in Wynyard last year solved the locked gate problem by camping just outside on the nature strip.

What a good night was had by all.

Will be at Greens again over the NYE and expect that no interruptions will occur, as far as locking the gate I doubt that it would happen but if it does it wouldn't cause me any grief I am as good as being locked in over November and December.

 

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I sat down and worked out my time.. I expect to be up Pre Xmas and will not be going home till after New tears..

- I don expect to be moving much Once I'm Camped up..

I have had one year many years ago when we got Moved out of where we were camping..
- We managed to burn thru a huge Pile of Old Farm fence post in a 12hr's Period..

So When the ranger would of done a post newyear check I think the only thing they would of found was NOTHING...


So as I have said.. Once I'm setup I don't Plan to do any moving....

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Hey Julie did think of that



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Those of you planning to stay at greens over the New year and disobey the shut out could get the place shut down for good ,think about it

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If the ranger calls the coppers Juergen, you might spend NYE in the nick. biggrin



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It wouldn't be "the ranger" - the grounds are managed by the water board, the water is owned by the local farmers. Police presence last year consisted of daily visits by the Stanhope police officer, and random "drop ins" by Rochester police, or passing patrol cars or vans. NYE there were "several" police vehicles parked discreetly, and when the trouble started - and really the only major incident was a young man getting "bottled" for spraying paint over someones car - those police were very prompt in quelling more trouble. A job well done.

No one is trying to stop young people having a fun NYE, but why should we be stopped from enjoying ourselves? A minority over a majority? Not right at all.

Unfortunately that is today's society - some people take no responsibility for their behaviour.



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I have to pass this issue to Jules and the Other regulars at Greens'..

What numbers of Vans etc have been Parked up at greens Pre NYE..?
If the number are greater than 20 or So... Where would we all Go...

got a friendly farmer that would open up a Paddock..??

Juergen




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