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Would you have gone?
Centenary of Armistice 2018
104 years ago the Australian Government promised to send
20,000 men to war. As it turned out, 416,809 young Aussie men and women enlisted for World War One - 62,000 were killed 156,000 were wounded, gassed or taken prisoner. Refusal to enlist was judged by some communities as “un-Australian”, “cowardly” with white feathers handed out to the concientious objectors accompanied by bullying tactics, humiliation ... and the suggestion of public disgrace. Would you have gone? Would you have encouraged your sons to go? 100 years ago Australians, in every corner of the farmlands, towns, cities - and in the communities of Molong, Manildra and Cumnock promised to remember those who had participated. That’s why we have both Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. 100 years ago - at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month peace was declared - shooting and bayoneting stopped - lives were saved. Those who could gladly returned home. Many of our young remained buried in the deep mud and shifting sands of faraway lands - a long way from their mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, fiancees, sisters, brothers and mates - and the towns and paddocks they loved. We should not forget them nor the precious lives lost. 100 Years Ago your community made a promise that they and future generations would remember them. Please take a little of your time this Sunday 11th November @ 11 a.m. to remember them. Lest we forget.
Remembrance Day Sunday 11 November
Molong RSL Sub Branch will conduct a service at the Cenotaph on the Village Green at 10.45 am. Manildra Dedication of WWI Photo collection & service at the Memorial Hall at 10.30 am Cumnock Remembrance Day Service at Cumnock Memorial Gates 10.45 am Cudal Remembrance Day Service at Cudal Memorial Gates 10.30 am
Planning for new Community Centre to begin “Shovel Ready” and “community supported” are the buzzwords repeated ad nauseam by State and Federal Governments when calling for projects to be funded via a range of grant funding. It means the project must be ready for immediate start and early completion - so that the grantee Government can get the reflected glory before, say, an election. Anyway, that’s fair enough and it is with this in mind that Cabonne Council has authorised preparation of and wide public consultation on a detailed brief and plans for a new Community Centre in Molong. Long overdue, Molong has one of the shabbiest community halls in the Shire, current facilities are inadequate for larger events such as weddings, functions and meetings. Council is awaiting the outcome of its application in Round 2 of the Regional Cultural Fund for a new library
and learning centre in Molong on land situated on the site of the current Mitchell Room and adjoining council land in Bank Street. Following an onsite inspection by councillors and staff of the existing Mitchell Room and Molong Community Hall, it has been decided that concept designs be prepared in relation to the possible replacement, not only of the Mitchell Room, but also the community hall with a more modern multi-purpose community centre incorporating the library and learning centre proposals. The drawing up of plans of a suggested design will enable cost options to be obtained with a view to entering into community consultation whether to proceed with such a proposal. Such consultation would be required
under the “Capital Expenditure Guidelines” of the Local Government Act. These guidelines require extensive community consultation and enable the financial impact of the project to be quantified, identified and controlled. It is estimated that preparation of detailed plans would cost in the vicinity of $25,000.
Banjo Paterson Festival Dinner - Molong Saturday, 23rd February, 2019 Looking for a unique Christmas gift for that special person?
This signature event is to be held on the Village Green Molong as part of the Banjo Paterson Festival Week. The night will commence with poetry, complimentary wine on arrival, 3 course dinner by Eugowra Eat Your Greens and music and dancing provided by the talented Cecelia Rochelli and Trouble With Johnny Band. Tickets $115pp go to: www.orange360.com.au/Events/Banjo-Paterson-Australian-Poetry-Festival Further information or ticket sales contact Marj Bollinger on 02 6366 8593.