HistoryGHOSTS, GOLD & A WHITE ELEPHANT On 27 March 2011, the Wandong - Heathcote Junction Community Group launched a book on the history of Wandong, Clonbinane and Heathcote Junction and called "Ghosts, Gold & A White Elephant". The content of the book took two years to collate. It was written by Mr Ron Pickett who was brought up in Wandong where his father was Stationmaster for 27 years. The book retails at $50 (plus $10 postage if applicable) and can be ordered through "contact us" on this website. WANDONG TIMBER AND BRICK INDUSTRY In its heyday Wandong boasted a large timber industry, seasoning works and brickworks. The great days of Wandong lasted from 1885 until 1902 when the Australian Seasoned Timber Co ran a large timber seasoning and joinery works near the station. Timber was drawn from the hills to the east via a lengthy tramway. Wandong Railway Station was the former terminus for the Mount Disappointment State Forest tramways. In the 1880's Mount Disappointment State Forest was riddled with tramway lines and logging settlements and the Wandong Railway Station boasted a large timber seasoning and joinery works (built in 1884/85) with several rail sidings for the loading and transport of timber. However, all physical recognition of this has disappeared over time. Timber Seasoning Company circa 1900
The Old Wandong Public Hall - click here for rates Originally built in 1902 the hall was first known as the Wandong Mechanics Institute and Free Library. A donation of timber from the Australian Seasoned Timber Company helped build the hall and it was the social hub of Wandong for many years with dances and gatherings on a regular basis. The hall celebrated it's centenary in 2002. Heathcote Junction Railway Station is on the main Melbourne to Sydney railway line and was the junction for the now closed Heathcote Junction to Kilmore/Heathcote/Bendigo and Kilmore/Lancefield railway lines. Originally named Summit, it was altered to Kilmore Junction in 1888, then to Heathcote Junction in 1922. Heathcote Junction railway station is the highest point (349 metres) and has the steepest grade on the North Eastern railway line between Broadmeadows and Albury. THE HUME FREEWAY Construction of the Hume Freeway bypass from Wallan - Broadford began in 1969. Completed in 1976, it was opened by the then Premier of Victoria, Rupert J. Hamer. The Freeway and the North East Railway line has provided easy access to the city of Melbourne.
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Community Centre and Pavilion Casual Community Groups: $15 per hour Minimum 2 hours No Bond required but a public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Casual Hire $25 per hour 2 hour minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Bond at discretion of Booking Officer Evening After 6:00p.m $50 per hour.2 hours minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond at discretion of Booking Officer. Monday to Thursday 6.00pm- 10.00pm. Weekend use: 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Bond $300 Noise must abate at 12am and grounds vacated by 1.30am. Please be considerate of neighbours when leaving A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Cleaning will be taken from bond at the rate of $40 per hour if premises not cleaned to the satisfaction of the Booking Officer. 24 hour period $500 A public liability Certificate of Currency must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond mandatory $150 for 3 hours hire Price includes GST.
SECURITY BONDS PrivateParties $300.00 Commercial Functions $500.00 21st Parties $350
Insurance $25 per booking if a Certificate of Currency for Public Liability of $5m is not supplied. This must be paid before collection of keys Cleaning: The Hirer may choose to have the centre cleaned after the event; costs will be taken from the Bond at $40per hour before refund. Please arrange prior to booking with Booking Officer. Where the hirer chooses to clean thecentre Bond will not be returned until the Booking Officer is satisfied the cleaning is acceptable. Where the cleaningfails to satisfy the Booking Officer a further charge for cleaning will be taken from the Bond at $40 per hour. Where aBond is not charged the hirer agrees to clean the centre to a satisfactory standard. If this does not occur a charge maybe made to the hirer.
THE WHOLE OF THE INSIDE OF THE CENTRE AND THE PLAYGROUND OUTSIDE IS A NO SMOKING AREA PLEASE ENSURE YOUR GUESTS ADHERE TO THIS LEGISLATED POLICY.
ANY CIGARETTE BUTTS MUST BE REMOVED BY HIRER AT END OF EVENT
The Centre is security alarmed including exiting from rear door from the inside.
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The Wandong Stadium is available for hire by ringing Mitchell Shire Council on 5734 6200 The Oval is also available for hire by contacting the council on (recreation@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
WHJ Sports & Community Centre Inc. Committee of Management President: Rob Telfer 5787 1061 AH Vice President: Brian Jones Secretary: Darlene Gunter 0418312762 Treasurer: Sue Marstaeller 5787 1520 BOOKING OFFICER: Darlene Gunter 0418312762
Users of the Centre & L B Davern Reserve Wandong Junior Football Club Wandong Auskick Wandong Netball Club Wandong Tennis Club Wandong Playgroup Wandong Primary School Kilmore &District Adult Riding Club WHJ Neighbourhood Watch Mitchell Agility Dog Club Standard Bred Riding Group Milo Cricket WHJCG Wallan Wandong Lions Club
WHAT’S ON AT THE CENTRE Playgroup 9.30-11.30am on Tuesday Maternal & Child Health on Thursday ring 5787 1636 at the PreSchool
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