TWR Volume 38 Issue 10 Wednesday 5th April 2023

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The Mixed Sports has historically had the regular events of the Foot Races, Wood Chops, Novelty Events of the Sheaf Tossing and Guessing the Weight of the Sheep. The institutions of the Bazaar, Fruit and Lolly Stall, Luncheon Booth and Bar have stood the test of time as well.

Throughout the history of the carnival, events have been added, some staying on for the longterm, others just for a fleeting glimpse. The Horse Events, Cycle Races and Tennis Tournament are no longer, but have been replaced by other events such as the Vintage Tractor Pull and Sheep Dog Trials. In 1911 people could participate in ‘cutting off a cock’s head’ and in the 1915 there was a Goat Race event.

In 1913 the novelty of C.J. Ansett's motorcar offered car trip rides as an event. In 1970 the novelty ride was in an original Cobb & Co. Coach. In the 1930’s Catching the Pig with the Greasy Tail and the Ladies Race were popular. In 1955 the Clay Bird Shooting was added. In 1969 it was advertised that there was a ‘freak Show’ including a 5-legged sheep and a 3-legged sheep. By 1970 a more civilized Polo Cross Exhibition was held. As we reached 2020 the year of the 150th Carnival to be held, circumstances beyond the Committee’s control led to the first ever cancellation of the event.

From its beginnings in 1871 through to the 21st Century the Sports were held annually to raise money for the local hospitals - Inglewood and Dunolly.

The 150 years has consistently followed the format of a Mixed Sports day followed by evening events of Concerts, Dances and Balls. The tradition of the night entertainment was held right up until 1997.

The Carnival started out as raising funds for the Inglewood Hospital but by the late 1800’s, the Dunolly Hospital was also a beneficiary.

Once Rheola had established itself a Recreation Reserve and Community Hall where the Carnival has been held for many of the years, it too became a beneficiary from the night entertainment.

The worldwide pandemic from 2020 continued into 2021 and 2022 and caused the cancellation of the event for the second and third year running. Now, the 150th Rheola Charity Carnival finally returns on Easter Monday 10th April 2023 with some new items on the program. In the traditional Miss Rheola sections, in honour of Queen Victoria, whose birthday was the 24th May 1871 when the first ever Rheola Carnival was held, there will be a new “Best Period Costume”. There is also a Sport Club Sprint Challenge open to local sporting groups with a prize of $500 to split between the winning athlete and club.

For 150 years of the Carnival raising funds for the local Hospitals, Rheola Hall and Recreation Reserve has managed to survive through wars, depression, a declining rural population and a worldwide pandemic and is a credit to the local community.

Dear Editor, Our Friend Jean

It was with sadness we heard of our friend Jean’s passing. She was an icon of Dunolly knowing all the shop keepers, joining many committees and popping into the op-shop, When our craft shop was open although she didn’t make any craft, Jean would volunteer to fill the roster to speak to many of the visitors and enjoy the colourful items made for sale. Jean was born in the era of the tough Birmingham women. The same time ‘Call the Midwife’ was filmed, so she was stoic, cheerful and uncomplaining. Jean suffered many illnesses but nothing daunted her and even living one km from the shops she could be seen walking then upgraded to a ‘gofer’ to get out and about for shopping and a coffee.

We are grateful to her daughter for moving into the house as Jean said she wouldn’t go into care and had only a short time in hospital. Her greatest wish was to have her cat. Although it was feisty and it was a battle between Jean and the cat, and the cat won. Being sent off in the newly renovated chapel would have been her greatest achievement. We hope you enjoyed your day Jean, we will miss you.

Helen and Dunolly friends

Good Friday Appeal

We need people to help on Good Friday 7th April 2023. Start at 9am come for a couple of hours or all day we will feed you and have a bit of fun.

If you can help please call Georgie Christensen on 0417 537 096, 181 Obrien's Drive Mcintyre 3472. The Appeal is being coordinated out of Dunolly CFA.

FREE Simpson 550 Washing Machine, Goes well. 20 yrs. old.

Call Helen, Dunolly 5468 1944

What's on in Dunolly ...

Bring out your extravagant Easter Bonnets and dress up for the fabulous Rheola Charity Carnival. This is a fun opportunity to dress up and impress in your big Victorian style bonnet or even dress up as a gold miner! Use your imagination to dress up and join in the fun. The Show is always a wonderful event for all ages. “Miss Rheola” this year includes the new section of “Best Dressed Period Costume” open to all ages and gender. There will be a prize (Sash and Trophy) for the winner. Dunolly’s own Queen Victoria will be there casting her eye over the dress ups.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Rachel Buckley.

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Friday, 7th April

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Saturday 8th April

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Dinner Service 5 – 8 pm

Bookings: 0493 243 005

Sunday, 9th April

“Sing For Your Supper” 11-3pm

“Come One, Come All” Very relaxed atmosphere

Monday 10th April

All day Jazz and Blues Music

“Make a request” 9 am – 3 pm

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NOTE: There will be No Goldfields Music Club “Open Mic & Jam” on Good Friday 7 April, at the Golf Club but it will be back on 14 April 2023.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR ALL EASTER TRADING HOURS

Located in the old Nurses’ Home beside the hospital on 18 Havelock Street (top of Bull Street). Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 3pm; and Dunolly Arts Hub, on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets.

MONDAY: Mosaics at the Arts Hub from 10am; Ballroom Dancing at St. John’s Hall from 6pm Intermediate skills required; Card making with Rhonda: third Monday of the month from 1.30 pm at the Centre; Whispering Weeders: last Monday of the month. This friendly group go on enjoyable outingsno gardening involved!! New members welcome.

TUESDAY: Woodwork, 9am until 12.30.

WEDNESDAY: Table tennis at the Golf Club on Separation Road from 9am to 12pm (evening session available if enough people are interested); Craft at the Centre from 10am- bring your own activity.

THURSDAY: Croquet at the Golf Club on Separation Road from 10am – weather depending; Family History: from 7.30pm at the Centre. Discover your roots- our members are very skilled and happy to help.

SUNDAY: Golden Triangle Archers meet on the fourth Sunday at 10am, Deledio Reserve on Elgin Street (behind the RL Williams oval). Covered shoes compulsory, and parents must stay with children.

COMING BACK IN TERM TWO- HUB CLUB! From Wednesday 26th April, 3.30-5pm

Our much-loved HUB CLUB is back! This is a FUN weekly activity for kids during term 2, starting on Wednesday April 26th at 3.30 until 5pm at the Arts Hub. Kids must be registered with me at the Centre, and there will be a form to fill out, so make sure you call me to register. The only cost to families is gold coin donation- the last time this was run, kids absolutely loved it, so don’t miss out.

FREE CHILD CAR RESTRAINT FITTINGS AND SAFETY

CHECKS

On Monday April 17th from 1pm to 3pm, the Centre is hosting ‘Safe Seats, Safe Kids’ car restraint fittings and safety checks. Please see the advertisementbookings must be made online through the link. Call me at the Centre if you have any issues- don’t miss this opportunity, as places are limited.

NEW POWER SAVING BONUS

Call me at the Centre to make your appointment to claim this $250 bonus from the state government!

DUNOLLY NEIGHBOURHOOD PANTRY- Monday to Thursday, 1.30 to 3pm at the Centre. This is a ‘dry pantry’, so we stock items that have a long shelf-life. This service is open to any community member. Donations of long-shelf items such as tinned goods, pasta and rice, toothpaste, shampoo etc are most welcome. The ‘after hours’ pantry is on the verandah, and is kept stocked for anyone not able to visit during opening hours.

Kath Ryan, Co-ordinator 5468 1511 admin@dunnhc.com.au

Monday 9.15 - late

Tuesday 9.15 - 2.30

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 9.15 - 12pm

Friday 9.15 - 12pm

Saturday and Sunday Closed

Give Bek and Casey a call today 0448 780 638

No eggs-cuse for unsafe campfires this Easter

All rubbish and personal items must be taken home, not dumped or burned.

Anyone who witnesses illegal behaviour on public land is encouraged to report it on 136 186. Bushfires should be reported to 000.

For more information about rules in state forests, including campfires, vehicle use and littering, visit www.vic.gov.au/ rules-in-state-forests

For more information about safety in parks and reserves go to www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-intonature/safety-in-nature.

As Victorian campers hop off to enjoy our state forests, parks, and reserves this Easter long weekend, authorities are urging them to obey all campfire and littering rules.

Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management (FFMVic) and Parks Victoria Authorised Officers will be visiting public campsites across the state to remind people of the rules and hand out fines for unsafe campfires and littering. The bushfire risk remains, as many of our parks and forests are dry and full of bushfire fuel, such as dry leaves, twigs and branches. So even with cooler weather approaching, campers must learn

and follow all campfire rules, including checking weather conditions.

Campfires should be completely extinguished with water, not soil, and be cool to the touch before leaving.

Campers can build and maintain safe campfires by considering where and how to build a campfire and never leaving it unattended, even for a short time. Dumping rubbish on public land is illegal and can have significant impacts on the environment and human health.

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As a result of changes in the Local Government Act 2020, Victorian’s are now being asked to consider new ward structures to better ensure a balance of representation in each ward, particularly as communities grow and evolve.

In Central Goldfields Shire we currently have three single Councillor wards and one four Councillor wards and this structure will indeed change. As your representatives, Councillors have spoken in depth of how the community would like to see their interests shared by elected representatives. There have been three options put before us from Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) including single member represented wards; multiple member wards; or unsubdivided wards meaning seven Councillors oversee the whole of the Shire. I would find unsubdivided wards problematic due to the varying nature of the Municipality including a larger regional town, smaller townships and farming communities which all have different needs and require diverse representation. It is imperative that our community have their say in this decision-making process as this affects you. Individual members of the community can also submit your views by accessing the VEC website www.vec.vic.gov.au or speaking directly to your ward Councillor.

After speaking with many residents, we collectively found there is a resounding preference for single member wards. As a result of our feedback and subsequent exhaustive discussion around the table, our recommendation submitted for consideration by VEC, is for single member wards ie: Paddy’s Ranges, Flynn Ward, Tullaroop Ward, then Maryborough divided into four wards.

This structure will ensure, particularly as Maryborough grows, that all residents will have an opportunity to influence outcomes through more even representation. Council submitted its recommendations as did two community members. We encourage all community members to have their say by making a submission to the VEC by the closing date of April 19, 20 Mayor Cr Grace La Vella

Easter Public Holiday Closure

Due to the Easter holiday period, Council’s Customer Service Centre, VicRoads, Maryborough Regional Library, Goldfields Family Centre, Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Depot/Pound will be closed on Fri. 7 April and Mon. 10 April. Re-open on Tuesday 11 April. The Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre will close only on Friday, 7 April.

The CGSC after-hours service will operate as normal. Urgent issues relating to the following areas can be reported to: Council Infrastructure - 0419 005 577 Animal Control - 0407 508 448; Aged & Disability

Maryborough. Limited time only so get in early. The program is supported by the Victorian Government.

Winter is Coming…

The winter chill was in the air last Thursday and we fear it won't be long until beanies are replacing our hats. Before making our way to The Community Garden, I popped into the Op Shop and got chatting with one of the lovely volunteers there about the dodgy season we seem to have hadtomatoes, pests, but most importantly, about garlic!

You can plant garlic anywhere from March to the winter solstice. An easy way to remember when to plant and harvest is, “IN on Anzac day and OUT on Melbourne Cup day.” This year at the community garden we won't be planting our garlic as early, as we have been invited to do a gardening session with the Kindergarten. I will endeavour to have my garlic planted by Easter.

Just about everyone was at the garden by the time Michael and I arrived. Ric had already been busy at work watering the raised beds as well as the compost pile, then he assisted Anna in pulling out a curry plant that was taking over a large section of one garden bed.

Most of this was handed off to Lisa who was adding green material to our compost heap. Michael and I harvested the never-ending bounty of Satsuma Plums. We didn't get an official weight, but estimate that we harvested another 10kg from the one tree! While Veronica was doing general tidy up jobs she spotted a couple of ladies admiring our garden and invited them in for a quick tour and chat. It was lovely to see more people enjoying our space. Come by and visit us in the near future. No gardening experience needed! Thursdays 3.30pm, 94 Maude Street Dunolly.

All Summer clothing, shoes and bags are still at $5 – for as many garments as you can thrust into an Op Shop bag. As we said last week, people are really supporting this sale and it is such a help to volunteer staff, so a big thank you. If you came in to select a $5 bag full for yourself, how about getting clothing items for men, children and babies as well? Our babies’ clothes are often “as new.” Could that be because those dear tiny creatures grow so fast? There is a great selection of equipment for baby, all with that “as new” look for a fraction of the baby shop prices. Children’s toys occupy a large section of the first vestibule on the left as you come though the Op Shop entrance door. A generous donation of 1960s paperback books has been passed on to the Op Shop. Crime and Punishment, Pygmalion are amongst some of the famous books now in the shop. Amongst the books, the authors look like a list of “Who’s Who;” Frank Hardy, Alan Marshall, James Michener, John O’Grady and Morris West. Come along and help yourself to some great reading this Autumn.

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Waiting until winter to do something about leaves clogging up the gutters can cause problems. Here’s why autumn is the perfect time to clean your gutters.

BENEFITS OF CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS REGULARLY

Prevent gutter damage to your home: Gutters are there to help drain rainwater from your roof. But with clogging from fallen autumn leavesand debris, gutters can become very heavy and dammed.. This extra weight and stress can cause structural damage to your gutters, including rust, sagging, tilting, detaching, and even falling to the ground.

Avoid damaging your home's foundations: The main purpose of gutters is to direct rainwater runoff into drains. Just like pooled water can damage a roof, the structural integrity of the home can suffer from pooled water that seeps through to the home's foundation. Significant cracks can form in porous foundation materials such as concrete or wooden stumps, resulting in an unstable and shifting house.

Prevent pest infestations: Unwanted pests such as rodents, cockroaches and mosquitos are all attracted to stagnant water and rotting leaf debris. Birds may also attempt to build their nests in clogged gutters. Make sure to eliminate any from your gutters regularly so that water can flow freely.

Protect your roof from damage: When rainwater on the roof has nowhere to drain because of clogged gutters, water may pool in one spot on your roof tiles. Left unattended, can lead to major roof damage, including water seeping through roof tiles, rotting wood, or even parts of the roof collapsing.

Reduce health risks from mould and bacteria: Water that can’t drain properly from the roof has the potential to go stagnant, potentially triggering illness for those in the home who suffer from asthma or allergies.

If you choose to clean your gutters yourself, be cautious and ensure that you always use safety equipment such as gloves and non-slip shoes. Clear any debris from the gutters, placing it into the bucket as you go, and prioritise the cleaning the areas around each downpipe. Turn the water on to make sure that water can move freely.

If it can, your job is done.

This year Bealiba Railway Station is hosting an exhibition of works by renowned textile artist Jenny Bacon in the Ladies Lounge and sculptures by Korong Vale artist Dave McTaggart along the platform.

The Coopers have also partnered with a retired local chef to develop a range of tapenades and other delicious products made from the capers grown on the station grounds, which they will be offering for tasting and purchase.

Divine Studio

of work by owners Phil and Helena alongside exhibits and demonstrations of other local artists and crafters, featuring woodwork, sculpture, textiles, quilting, and Victorian sewing boxes and baskets.

Visitors will also be able enjoy a lovely cuppa with some of our talented locals.

Tenar Dwyer will be opening her home studio for the first time this year and Rory Stainton’s incredible rock art is set to be a real drawcard for trail visitors. For more information about the artists in Bealiba and to find out what else is happening along the trail check out the Tiny Towns Arts Trail website at tinytownsartstrail.com.au

With so many talented artists living in our region there's so much to see.

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) held a very successful 2023 MDHS Charity Golf Day, which has raised nearly $26,000 for the health service. More than 100 participants in 26 teams joined the annual fundraiser on Thursday 23 March. “The MDHS Charity Golf Day is always a fun day and a highlight on our annual calendar,” MDHS Chief Executive Officer Nickola Allan.

“It’s always amazing to see our community come together to support the event. Thank you to all our partners, sponsors, donors, players and supporters for being part of a great cause”

MDHS is currently undertaking renovations to expand the dining room at the Wattle Rise residential community in Maryborough.

“The money raised this year will go towards a new servery, bain marie and furniture in the new dining area.

“This will go a long way in helping our aged care staff and hospitality services team create a more homely environment, and a better dining experience for residents.

“We’re so grateful to everyone for their support and look forward to building on this success at our 10th anniversary next year,” said Mrs Allan.

If anyone would like to make a donation contact the CEO’s office at the health service on (03) 5461 0301.

2023 MDHS Charity Golf Day

Results :

Four person Ambrose event

Men’s Nett Winners: Aaron Hall, Craig McGilvray, Simon Campbell and Jason Baker – 54.12 nett.

Mixed Nett Winners: Jason McFadyen, Colin O’Halloran, Kendall McFadyen and Meagan O’Halloran – 54.5 nett.

Scratch Winners: Anthony Passalick, Craig Burn, Wally Passalick and Stacy Smithwick - 57 gross.

Encouragement Award: Anthony Brown, Robert Karavesov, Gab De Havilland and Shelby Pike.

Straightest Drive: Kane Shepherd

Nearest The Pin (9th hole): Colin O’Halloran.

Acknowledgements: MDHS acknowledges the broad support

from partners, sponsors, businesses and donors that contribute to the success of the MDHS Charity Golf Day.

Partners: True Foods and Maryborough Golf Club

Sponsors: AFS & Associates, Alchemy Performance Packaging, Allround Packaging, Central Victorian Transporters, Community Bank – Avoca, Maryborough and St Arnaud, Edgemill Group, Edlyn Foods, Hutchins and Rowles Transport, Integral Food Ingredients, Manildra Group, Maryborough Toyota, Sensate Pty Ltd, True Foods and Visy Board

Major auction providers: Black Bull Golf Course, Gold Central Victoria, Hyland Hideaway and Maryborough Golf Club.

ChurchNotices

Catholic Church, Dunolly

Next Sunday is Easter Sunday and there will be Mass at St Mary's Church at 8.30am. A Good Friday service will be held at 10.00am at St Mary's. Everyone will be welcome, and there will be a cuppa and buns afterwards. There will be a collection for the Holy Lands at the service. There is the sacrament of reconciliation at 6.00 on Wednesday , April 5th.

R. Mecredy

Uniting Church, Dunolly

Worship and Holy Communion on Easter Sunday

April 9th at 9.30am will be led by Pastor Miriam Darlow. KYB will be on Wednesday at 10.30am. and will not be held on the following two Wednesdays during the school holidays.

Maryborough UCAF will visit Dunolly UCAF for a shared lunch at 12.00 on Thursday April 6th. Lunch will be followed by activities related to Easter. Good Friday service will be held in St Mary’s at 10.00am.

The Op Shop will be open on Tuesday and Thursday this week from 10.00am. Closed Good Friday. Uniting emergency relief will next be in Dunolly on Thursday April 13th from 1.30pm.

“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”.

Psalm 18:24 (NRSV)

St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

Davies Street Bealiba

Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month.

Priest-in-Charge Reverend Judi Bird.

New Horizons Church, Bealiba

Bealiba Public Hall Every Sunday 3 pm.

Wednesday Bible Study

Dunolly 10.30; Bealiba 11 am

Contact Veronica for more information 0427 345 577

St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly

Rev Canon Heather Blackman

Parish Office, Nightingale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964

Please contact for service dates and times.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Wednesday, 12 April in the following Central Goldfields Shire Council Municipality. While restrictions are lifting in these areas, CFA still expects the grassfire risk to remain across the state in the coming months, so Victorians need to remain alert and prepared.

AND...

Lower Regional Fares: The cost of a daily ticket on the entire regional Victorian network is now capped at the same prices as metropolitan daily fares – currently $9.20 for a full fare or $4.60 for a concession. On a weekend or public holiday, daily fares are capped at $6.70 and currently just $3.35 for concession. The cap also applies to interstate travel within 60 kilometres of the Victorian border.

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Rosie’s Ramble ….

After that heavy rain a while back, my backyard was ringing with cricket "song." It was very loud, almost as loud as the cicadas. I didn't see any, but they were there.

I often see spiders’ webs in my garden, but one spider last week outdid others in speed and opportunism. After I had hung out the washing, I left the trolley near a bottle brush tree. When l came to collect it, a spider had built a web between the tree and the trolley and was hanging in the middle of it. I presume it was waiting for its lunch.

I still have a lot of potholes outside my gate, I counted 17. I reckon it could be hired out as a minigolf course or perhaps as a putting practice area. I have killed my microwave oven - very inconvenient. It is a convection oven as well as a microwave and that works well. If anyone wants a very small oven, just let me know. I will really have to buy a new oneI miss it.

I wonder which genius decided to cover a hole in the footpath just near the Bakery with that giant yellow trip hazard.

I have made a note on my Ramble notes page and I have no idea what it says. It looks like loombs - but that is no help. It will join many years of scribbled notes I have left for myself and which may as well be written in Martian for all the use they are.

Rosie

Goldfields Music Club AGM

Our first AGM as a Club was held on Sunday 2 April 2023 at the Dunolly Golf Club with Ian Arnold from the Dunolly Golf Club chairing the Meeting for us. The New Committee is as follows;Sue Hayman - President; Cam Carter - Vice President; BJ Elliott - Secretary; Kez Jongebloed - Treasurer. Committee members: Amy Thomas, Andy Ball, Chris Jobson, Kath Walker & Lee Koumarianos. Many thanks to Jo Bourke & Nat Conlin who didn’t stand for re-election. What a year it has been for everyone, with the GMC Open Mic & Jam running for about 43 of the Fridays in 2022 & 2023! Through floods in the area, exciting renovations to the building by the Golf Club and a short Summer Break, people kept coming along and making great music each week. It’s great to be part of growing music scene in Dunolly!! GMC have been able to get equipment to support the Open Mic & Jam and have joined in taking music to some of the towns in the area as well. Being part of the Gold Rush Festival 2022 was a highlight for our players to be able to show their stuff too. To the many players & vocalists, the people that come along to listen and dance and especially the volunteers and Committee that keep the show running each week –thank you and well done everyone!! Here’s to another year ahead and make sure you include some music in your life!!

Sue Hayman, President

Central Goldfields Residents and Ratepayers Assoc. Inc.

With Easter upon us, we encourage all to have their cars checked in order to have them operating in peak condition.

There will be many on the roads, and to ensure the safety of all on board, please have your vehicle checked. Hoping all have a happy and safe Easter long weekend.

Our Ratepayers meeting was held on April 4 at Gordon Garden at 6 pm 2023.

This was a very interesting meeting. One of the items raised was the Gordon Gardens Master Plan 2019. Of 31 recommendations listed in that Master Plan, it appears that only 10 recommendations have been actioned.

This could leave the ratepayers thinking “Why do we pay these advisors to professionally draft these master plans if they are not adhered to?”

CGR&RAI feels the same situation is evolving with the Maryborough Recreational Spaces 10-year Plan. After the release of the Maryborough plan, one item has been actioned, and the Maryborough swimming pool has blown out from $2.5 million to over $8.5 million in under two years. We question the purpose for these master plans?

Are they to make the Council look good in the eyes of the State Government, or to make the community believe the Council has the community interest in

mind just by presenting these plans? In last week's report ,we mentioned concerns around Council charging interest on overdue rates and charges.

CGR&RAI took this to the Member for Ripon, as we were not obtaining satisfactory answers from our Council. The latest report received from a State Government official:

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The ability for Councils to charge interest on rates and charges is covered in Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1989.” This part of the Act also contains powers for Councils to discount rates, allow instalment plans or “waive rates.” The maximum amount of penalty interest that can be applied to unpaid rates is 10%. Whether penalty interest is applied and how much is a matter for the individual Council.”

Has our Council informed the community of the WAIVER of RATES option?

Still our Council and the local Minister are not answering the question of “LGA 2020 Sect 120 clearly state that rates and charges are exempt from interest.” We have continued to seek the answer to this, and so hopefully we can provide an answer next week.

Please have a safe Easter and look after each other.

Wayne McKail, President

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To commemorate this great club which has an extraordinary history over 150 years, Stan McNamee decided to write a book chronicling the club’s achievements, the matches, the players and the many stories. The idea was borne after the success of the Golden Era Reunion in 2009 where although the club had reunions in the past, more information could be gathered to hopefully fill in the gaps. Here are some excerpts from Stan’s soon to be published book, on the origins of the Club.

Dunolly & Bet Bet Shire

Express July 15 1873 reported that "In many parts of" the Colony we find that athletes are paying attention to football as a game calculated to bring out the vigor and activity of youth, and a means of exhilarating the more

robust frames of their fathers ...This robust diversion will no doubt become yet more general, and before long we expect to hear football clubs being formed in all the surrounding townships, and occasional matches being played on each other's grounds by the respective teams." The vigorous youth and robust fathers of Dunolly took the hint and a meeting was held at Frayne's Commercial Hotel on the evening of July 23 1873. Mr. T.W. Sayer was appointed as Acting Secretary. The Express was to report that the meeting was not as well attended as it may have been, however a committee was formed. The Express July 23 reported that, "the club is in a position to at once commence play. A ball has been procured, and we hope soon to

hear of a contest between our local men and some of the surrounding clubs. We do hear that there are some crack kickers amongst those who have joined the Dunolly Club." It still took some time before the club had its first game. There is no record of play until a scratch match on the Market Square on the afternoon of August 30. Play commenced at 4.30 p.m. and as reported by the Express, "An exciting and well contested game was played until six o'clock, when neither side being successful in obtaining a goal, the match was declared drawn."

The first match against an opposing club was played on October 8 against Maryborough. This game was played in McBride's Paddock near the flour mill (the relatively flat ground just north of the present Broadway-Raglan street intersection). The game was played in two one-hour halves. The team for the first match against Maryborough

was P. Semmens (captain). Robinson, P. Hughes, T. Hughes, W. Semmens, A. Frayne, Kendall, Woodham, Peterson, Baynon, Templeman, Tulloh, Frame, McMillan. In the previous July four members of that first Dunolly team had played in a match at Bealiba. It was this match which prompted the Express to urge the formation of other clubs a call which led directly to the foundation of the Dunolly Club. Next season saw a Club subscription of two shillings and sixpence and the Club showed some concern for the 1874 season's rules, "We hope there will be a good muster of members that such rules will be adopted as shall do away with all tripping, hacking etc. So that the manly and interesting game of football may be rendered less dangerous to life and limb" - Dunolly Express June 9 1874.

and Photos obtained courtesy of John Tully and the Dunolly

Information

The 150th Team Committee developed the idea of selecting 50 nominees. The Selection Committee members for this auspicious list are: Chris Williams, Andy Gibbs, Arthur Lacey, Stan McNamee & Bernie Lanfranchi with the following criteria:

1. Played 2 years or more for Dunolly

2. Younger / older players going onto higher level of football successfully

3. League and Club Best and Fairest

4. League Goal Kicking success

5. Premiership players

Premierships 1907, 1909

RU 1908

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He was one of Dunolly's cleverest and smartest footballers, and 'played the game in every sense of the phrase. Not only was he popular with his teammates, but with members of opposing clubs.” Dunolly Bet Bet Shire Express

Dunolly Premierships

1919, 1920 President

1946 First Played 1913

1919 GF

In 1920 Beasy was named best in field in both the semi-final and grand final. He then went into Carlton’s semi-final team – the only player to ever make a VFL final side direct from a country club and was listed among the Blues’ best players.

RU 1997 Dunolly B&F

1995 ,1997, 1998

Coach 1996

Jim was Captain Coach at the age of 20 where he quickly stamped himself a footballer of rare quality. Along with brother Dan, Jim was unstoppable in leading Dunolly into 1997 grand final and narrowly lost to Avoca.

Dunolly B&F 1948 & 1949

League B&F 1948

Carlton Career :19511959 Games: 129 Goals: 124 Carlton B&F 1956

Victorian Representative 1955 & 1957. Doug Beasy won the trophy for the best and fairest in the semi-final and also the trophy for runner-up to best and fairest for the year.

Premierships 1903, 1904, 1907, 1909, 1910 RU

1908

Beasy did an immense amount of work, his marking and Game’s being equal to any on the day. Jack Beasy was very prominent, working like a Trojan always doing his ruck work clean and smart.

RU 1997 Dunolly B&F

1996 Coach 1997, 1998, 1996 Coach 1997, 1998, 2003

A true leader of men, Dan was captain coach from the age of 20 where along with brother Jim, turned Dunolly into a tough competitive football team which resulted in reaching the 1997 grand final.

Coach

2001, 2002, 2012, 2013, 2014 Dunolly B&F 2001, 2012 MCDFL B&F 2007

A powerhouse midfielder, Tony was tough, strong and tenacious, who led from the front at all timesand a great role model for the younger players. He came back and coached Dunolly 2012.

RU 2009 Dunolly B&F 1999, 2008

Matt Brady is every forwards nightmare. ‘Bones’ would never let his opponent have an easy possession. He kicked the ball long distances and he was a pure exponent of the big spoil.

Dunolly Premierships

1958 1959 r/u 1960

A half back, he joined Essendon from Cobden and played five games in both the 1952 and 1953 VFL seasons. He left Essendon in 1954 and went to the Ballarat Football League signing with Maryborough. In the three grand finals he was in the best players. In 1961 he won

District League 1958 premiership. Ron has played over 400 games of competitive football and in his 24 years of football, only played with three clubs Dunolly, South Bendigo and Bealiba. He played for three years with service teams while he was in the army and won one premiership with Bealiba in the LVFL.

Photo by Jodie Dernehl

Bealiba Bowls

It was pairs night again this week. Kitty rolled off the end of the mat a few times & this was met with shrieks of laughter from most bowlers and a groan from the offender. This week we welcomed a new member, Karen Waters. Karen is the daughter of our founding member, the late Sam Whitehead. Congratulations to our winning pairs of Malcolm Campbell & Gary McClelland and also Heather Cooper & Karen Waters. Both pairs finished with two games each. Happy bowling.

Chris Evans