TWR Volume 38 No. 26 Wednesday, 30th August 2023

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From the Editor...

Correc on: Photo in last week’s The Welcome Record of Netballers on Page 3 should have been credited to Jodie Dernehl.

Apologies.

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CGSC To Step Away From Aged Care Service Delivery Central Goldfields Shire Council (CGSC) will transi on away from delivering in-home aged care services from 1 March 2024.

The decision was made at a Mee ng of Council on August 22 following an extensive review process which included staff and community consulta on.

The decision is in response to the planned introduc on of the Commonwealth Government new model of care - Support at Home (SAH) program – which is part of its Na onal Reform of Aged Care and scheduled to commence on 1 July 2025.

Central Goldfields Shire currently delivers aged care services to approximately 630 clients that receive the Commonwealth Home Support Program which includes services such as domes c assistance, personal care, home maintenance and social support.

The new SAH program will be an integrated program that combines the Commonwealth Home Support Program and a range of other aged care programs.

The changes have forced all local councils in Victoria to consider their future role in aged care service delivery.

Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Cr Grace La Vella said “This certainly hasn’t been a decision that has been taken lightly – and not one that has been made solely for financial reasons - a detailed review was carried out by an independent agency which included extensive staff and community consulta on.

The review iden fied that it would be difficult for Council to comply with the requirements of the new

and expanded SAH program.

Unfortunately, the changes the Commonwealth Government have implemented have made it unsustainable for Council to con nue to deliver these services into the future.

We recognise that the reformed services would be be er delivered by alterna ve providers who could offer a greater range of services to our clients.

Council will now work with the Commonwealth Government to find a new provider to deliver aged care services locally and once in place will support the transi on of all clients to help make the process as smooth as possible.

We thank our staff and clients for their pa ence whilst we have worked through the review to determine how we are best to support our residents both now and into the future.”

For now, all current services will remain business as usual. Clients will con nue to receive the services they have been assessed for. Once CGSC knows more about any new providers, they will share the informa on with clients.

There are already a number of providers opera ng in our region including Maryborough District Hospital Service (MDHS) who became a provider in Pyrenees Shire a er they exited aged care services earlier this year.

Nickola Allan, Chief Execu ve Officer at MDHS offered: “MDHS would be interested in exploring what their role could be in the planning of the future delivery of CHSP services in Central Goldfields Shire.”

A comprehensive Frequently Asked Ques ons is available on Council’s website – to find out more visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/agedcarereview

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Goldfields Music Club, Open Mic and Jam Night Each Friday at the Dunolly Golf Club, Separa on Street - 6:00-11:30pm each week. All players and public welcome with $5 entry, lucky door prizes, bar,

Adore Handel – off Broadway in Dunolly.

Dunolly Town Hall. Sept. 23, 2023. 7pm - 11pm Presented by the Dunolly G & S Theatre Company.

Tickets: $25 Bookings: Rachel, 0427 275 006 Bring nibbles. Drinks available from the Dunolly Netball & Footy club (please support our local clubs).

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meals available, CASH ONLY VENUE

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Adore Handel’s Little Black Book He’s Back! Adore Handel is the incorrigible pansexual, me travelling songbird and raconteur here to entertain us with an evening of uproarious laughter and enchan ng music.

Adore is opening up their Li le Black Book to share the scandalous tales of past lovers, partners and paramours aplenty.

This comedic drag show weaves opera and musical theatre classics through comedic storytelling sure to delight. For a unique, blush-worthy, and enchan ng experience, come along as we open Adore Handel’s Li le Black Book.

Feature Friday 25 August 2023 It was new to have a feature band for our Club supporters and it went off well. Our first band was Midnight Blue Blues Band (MB3) - they gave us an hour of great listening and dancing music.

It was wonderful to see so many people – regulars and first mers at the Club. The number of Open Mic slots on the board was reduced to eight and the board was full by 6:40pm! The Open Mic acts before & a er the feature band did their stuff very well too.

The BBQ cook got everyone fed & the Dunolly Golf Club people kept the bar going. All the GMC volunteers were brilliant - what a wonderful bunch of people working together to make it happen. Thanks to everyone who a ended & supported the Club – it’s very much appreciated. We look forward to the next Feature Friday on Friday 29 September 2023.

Sue Hayman, President, GMC Inc. 0412 549 981 smmhayman@outlook.com

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Re: Deledio Reserve Pavilion Project Dear Editor, First, I would like to thank the numerous members of our community who have worked diligently for the last 20 years- advoca ng and planning, pushing and dreaming, to bring this much needed community facility to reality. We’ve all seen and experienced the current state of the pavilion- it’s degraded, decrepit, and a total, embarrassing eyesore not fit for purpose.

In the past 18 months, we have met with a seemingly endless list of poli cians and bean counters to plead our case. This brings us to Central Goldfields Shire Council. Our Flynn Ward Councillor, Liesbeth Long, has been a strong and dedicated advocate for our project, speaking passionately on our behalf at Council mee ngs, and at mee ngs with state and federal representa ves, and we thank her for this con nued support.

Council have not provided this support in the last 2 years. In early August, we approached Council to apply to the Growing Regions Fund on our behalf but without reaching out to us, staff from Council’s Dept. of Infrastructure, Assets & Planning advised councillors that our Deledio Reserve project was not an a rac ve or complete enough project to a ract this funding despite previously sta ng in a 2022 community update that “this project is one of Council’s Priority Projects and Council will con nue to work with local groups to inves gate funding opportuni es and provide support for applica ons.”

The end result was councillors vo ng 3 to 1 to submit to this round of funding for another Council priority project, instead of Deledio Reserve.

As a grass roots community group, we are disappointed with Council for this lack of real support

for this desperately needed community hub, and are frustrated by the mixed signals we are receiving. We urge Council to take a more ac ve role in advoca ng for the funding needed to bring to our town what we have waited for long enough - a func onal community hub that provides accessible and modern facili es we can all take pride in.

While we are pleased that the Football Netball Club have secured funding for upgraded netball facili es, this upgrade project has always been separate to the desperately needed pavilion project.

DUNOLLY AND SUPPORTERS, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Dunolly’s Deledio Reserve desperately needs a new pavilion and we need our community to rally behind us. What do we need you to do? Well, we are selling fundraising pavers - $40 for a single, $80 for a double, and $120 for a triple- but we REALLY need you to tell the powers-that-be that our community NEEDS a new community hub built! It’s me for them to show US the money. So, who are these people we need you to contact, here’s the list: Central Goldfields Shire Council: Lucy Roffey, CEO or Ma hew Irving, General Manager Infrastructure, Assets and Planning via mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au Grace La Vella, Mayor: Grace.LaVella@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au 0429048112 Liesbeth Long, Flynn Ward Councillor: Liesbeth.Long@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au Local poli cians (our representa ves!)

Martha Hayle MP, State Member for Ripon: martha.hayle @parliament.vic.gov.au (03) 5461 1255 Dr Anne Webster MP, Federal Member for Mallee: Anne.Webster.MP@aph.gov.au (03) 5021 5987 Catherine King MP, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government: catherine.king.mp@aph.gov.au (03) 5338 8123 Kath Ryan, Secretary, Dunolly Recrea on Reserves CoM/Deledio Reserve Sports Commi ee.

Facebook: Deledio Reserve Pavilion Dunolly Contact via Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre: admin@dunnhc.com.au 54681511.

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FREE TRAINING FOR YOUTH SWIM INSTRUCTORS survival knowledge. The program is part of a wider range of State Government ini a ves to ensure more Victorians get the chance to learn swimming basics.

Other ini a ves include the VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program and the Get Ac ve Kids Voucher program which help to lower the barriers to par cipa on and make swimming lessons more accessible to all Victorians.

The Government is also inves ng $55.2 million to support swim and water safety educa on programs in schools.

More young people can get set to make waves in the aqua cs industry, with even more free opportuni es for aspiring swim instructors.

Vic Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence on announcing that applica ons for the Youth Aqua c Accredita on Program have been extended un l 31 May 2024 said, “I encourage all aspiring swim instructors to be quick off the blocks, help us save more lives, and take advantage of all the career possibili es that the Youth Aqua c Accredita on Program opens up.”

16-year-olds are now also eligible to par cipate in the program and it will now also offer the opportunity to learn to teach

people with a disability how to swim.

This program creates more jobs for young people and paves an important pathway to a rewarding career – boos ng opportuni es for students and suppor ng sector growth.

They also include up to $195 per teacher for renewal of Swimming and Water Safety Teacher licences, with the addi on of up to $285 per teacher toward Par cipants with a Disability During Aqua c Ac vi es courses.

These grants provide an important entry point for swim instructors to begin or con nue their career in the aqua c sector, helping Victorians of all ages learn vital water safety skills and

Aspiring young swim instructors can get involved by approaching par cipa ng aqua c centres that have received funding under the Youth Aqua c Accredita on Program.

For more informa on, including the list of successful recipients and links to videos visit:sport.vic.gov.au

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“Playspaces are more than just equipment; they are the areas we splash in, trees we sit under, ields we roll down and lower beds we hide behind…”

Mayor, Cr. Grace La Vella

Council calls for community input on Shire’s Playspaces Council is invi ng all playspace users across the Shire to have their say on how playspaces can meet the community's changing needs as part of a new ‘Places for Play’ Strategy called Playspace Strategy.

The Playspace Strategy will guide the planning, development, and management of playspaces across the Shire over the next 10 years and includes a feasibility study that is being conducted to provide recommenda ons on the loca on, cost and maintenance requirements of a Splash Park/Water Play Area.

Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Cr Grace La Vella invites families across the Shire to have their say.

“Playspaces are more than just equipment; they are the areas we splash in, trees we sit under, fields we roll down and flower beds we hide behind,” says La Vella.

“The community has wanted a splash park for some me, and the results of the feasibility study will allow us to see what the best op ons are for the community.

“We are asking families with children of all ages to complete the survey so that we can be er understand your needs and put forward a plan for the future of our playspaces.”

The Strategy will provide policy guidance and priori se capital works to improve the provision, design, and management of playspaces to be er meet the needs of all family members, carers, and companions regardless of age, gender, ability or cultural background.

Council has appointed Jeavons Landscape Architects to assist with developing the Playspace Strategy.

The online survey will help the Council understand what playspaces are being used across the Shire and why, as well as how they can be improved to ensure they remain well-used, fun, social, and ac ve hubs for the community.

The Playspace Strategy is jointly funded by the Victorian Government and Central Goldfields Council.

The survey is open un l 5 pm on September 15, 2023.

For more informa on and to complete the survey, visit: h ps://engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/playspaces

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Easy Access to MDHS Medical Imaging Maryborough District Health Service will reopen the doors to the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) to provide easier access to Urgent Care and Medical Imaging from Monday 28 August.

MDHS Director of Nursing (Acute) Heather Blazko said the health service closed general access to the hospital via the UCC entry for safety purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Now the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower we are aiming to get back to business as usual,” said Ms Blazko.

“Reopening the doors at UCC will provide direct access to the Medical Imaging department. This will also make it easier for vulnerable and less mobile pa ents who can be dropped off right at the door outside UCC, rather than entering via the main entrance of the hospital.”

The doors at the Urgent Care Centre will open from 8.30am to 8.30pm from Monday to Friday.

Visitors to Urgent Care outside these hours will need to press the intercom bu on to gain entry.

Medical Imaging is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm weekdays in line with business hours.

Wearing a surgical mask is s ll required in Urgent Care and Medical Imaging departments to stay COVIDSafe and protect vulnerable pa ents from illness. Masks and sani ser are available on entry.

With the hospital redevelopment occurring next door, there have been some changes in parking at Urgent Care.

A new drive way and pedestrian access ramp provides access to the UCC from Clarendon Street.

There is no public parking outside Urgent Care and Medical Imaging. This area is strictly reserved for ambulance access and pa ent drop-off only.

MDHS reminds pa ents, families and carers to use the dedicated walkway to access the UCC on foot.

Nearby short-term parking is available on Clarendon and Neill Streets. Off-street parking is available in the new car park at the northern end of the hospital.

MDHS encourages patrons to adhere to the me limits for on-street parking to provide fair access for all pa ents and visitors to the area.

As a reminder Central Goldfields Shire Council will enforce parking restric ons in the hospital precinct from September.

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Parents Feel Pressure Managing Children’s Digital Media Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mi ga ng the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet.

The impacts of too much screen me on children’s physical and mental health, development and educa on are common concerns among parents.

New research by the University of South Australia suggests that mums in par cular are experiencing a “relentless and intense” mental load linked to their children’s digital use.

UniSA researcher Dr Fae Heaselgrave calls this addi onal burden “digital care work”, which involves mothers monitoring their children’s digital ac vity, familiarising themselves with social media pla orms and coming up with strategies to manage their kids’ media use.

“At a societal level, we already know that the use of mobile phones, laptops, and computers in the home is more prevalent than ever. Families in Australia own on average almost eight digital devices, with children owning up to three devices each,” she says.

“What we don’t know as much about is the effect children’s digital media use has on a mother’s role.

Digital care work – which is an extension of the wider unpaid care role mothers provide in the home – is more o en the domain of women, as mothers tend to be the primary caregiver.

“This means the increased use of digital devices is having a bigger impact on mums in terms of demanding more me, energy and mental and cogni ve work, which can also affect their career choices and paid work pa erns.”

“Sometimes you take the easy option and let them use the iPad because you just want to sit down and go ‘eurgh!’

In a series of interviews with Adelaide mothers of children aged 9 to 16, some mothers remarked that digital homework, which requires use of tablets or laptops rather than tradi onal pens, paper and textbooks, can make it difficult to set rules or guidelines around media use because children need to use a device to complete school-related work.

They also nego ate for greater access to digital media for their children, including mother-of-two Olivia who says her husband, who regularly restricts their daughter’s phone use, lacks understanding about the importance of digital media in their children’s lives.

“I don’t know if he’s forgo en what it’s like to be a teenager, but friends are everything when you are a teenager and if you are out of touch with them even for five hours that can be disastrous,” she said.

Dr Heaselgrave says the research found the range of digital care work is intense, constant and unyielding, and can take a physical and emo onal toll on mothers.

“Even from the workplace mothers are always ‘mothering’ as they manage phone messages with children throughout the day, to coordinate school pickups and check on their welfare,” she says.

“This intensity might explain why some mums encourage children to use digital media, so they themselves can take a break.”

As Anita, one of the mothers in the study, put it, “some mes you take the easy op on and let them use the iPad because you just want to sit down and go ‘eurgh!’ for five minutes”.

Dr Heaselgrave concluded that contemporary mothering in a digital home is a complex role.

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Understanding Your Voice On Thursday 24th August in the Anglican Church Hall, Dunolly, a small but mo vated group met for coffee and conversa on about the upcoming Referendum on The Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

The event’s purpose was to provide an opportunity for anyone in the Dunolly community to ask ques ons, hear the thoughts of others, and ‘GET INFORMED’ on what the Referendum is about.

There was plenty of discussion and views brought forward, with a lively and vigorous debate.

Rachel Buckley kicked off with her personal thoughts on how much she loves our country, how proud she was of our electoral system and how it works.

Three hats were on the table as talking points - two police hats and a court jester floppy hat – I wasn’t too sure who was meant to wear what!!

To Rachel’s credit, having some colourful ‘props’ to kick off the morning helped to get us all thinking. Some of us were a li le quiet in the beginning but a er a li le while, it was easy to see that we were all pre y much ‘in the same boat’ - trying to get our heads around the issues under discussion and that it was ‘OK’ to not have all the answers to the following comments and ques ons:“Isn’t it great that we can ‘chew the fat’ without ge ng too ‘hot under the collar!!”

“I will definitely be reading more around this issue before making up my mind.”

HAVE YOU TALKED TO ANYONE YET ABOUT THE REFERENDUM? Do you have an opinion yet?

Are you ready to be challenged in a respec ul debate?

The group did agree that there are wide gaps between arguments on social media, some news pla orms and what the official Referendum proposal is about.

Some mes fake news can appear so real! So Get informed! Don’t be afraid to ask and talk to friends, family and work colleagues.

THE WORLD IS WATCHING - will we be proud of our referendum result? It’s up to us Aussies to get out and get talking. Don’t assume that we will get another chance to make a difference again in this decade.

Here is a resource on the Yes Campaign & The Uluṟu Statement if you would like to look into it: h ps://www.yes23.com.au/vote_yes h ps://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/ Watch this space - there will be another opportunity to gather, chat and help to make a difference for all in our community.

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Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Assembly at St Mary's church at 8.30am on Sunday 3rd September 2023.

R. Mecredy “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face shine upon us” Psalm 67:1

Uni ng Church, Dunolly

Jan Wa s will lead worship on Sunday, September 3rd at 9.30am.

Uni ng emergency relief will be in Dunolly on Thursday August 31st from 1.30pm.

The $5.00 bag winter sale con nues this week. Sale includes winter clothes, shoes and accessories.

The Op Shop is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00am.

‘Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.’ Romans 12:9

St John’s Anglican Church, Dunolly

Rev Canon Heather Blackman Parish Office, Nigh ngale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964 Please contact for service dates and mes.

St John’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

Bealiba Public Hall Every Sunday 3 pm.

Wednesday Bible Study Dunolly 10.30; Bealiba 11 am Contact Veronica for more informa on 0427 345 577

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.

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Adult Learners Week September 1-8, 2023

Millions of Australians struggle with basic literacy and numeracy skills It’s es mated that around 44% of Australians don’t have the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate everyday life, i.e., tasks like reading food and medicine labels, filling in bank forms, applying for a driver’s licence and signing rental agreements.

The last comprehensive study of literacy in Australia, conducted by the OECD in 2012 put the low literacy level figure at 3 million people, but no up-to-date data currently exists.

President of Adult Learning Australia, Kathleen Priestly said, “People with low literacy and numeracy skills can struggle with essen al tasks that the rest of us take for granted and they are also likely to feel high levels of shame and powerlessness, which can lead to social isola on. “ We are encouraging people who might have given up on learning for any reason at all to have another go, no ma er their background, previous educa on level and age. The rewards can be profound.”

Adult Learners Week, which runs from 1 – 8 September is a UNESCO ini a ve supported in Australia by the Commonwealth Government and run each year by Adult Learning Australia, the na onal peak body for adult and community educa on.

This year’s theme — It's Never Too Late — is a reminder that returning to learning at any age and stage can make a profound difference to one’s life.

Hundreds of events and ac vi es are held around Australia at adult learning centres and online to promote the benefits of adult educa on and lifelong learning.

Learning centres include neighbourhood houses, community centres, libraries, local governments, Aboriginal learning coopera ves, employers, not-forprofit organisa ons, workplaces, men’s sheds, U3As, community colleges, TAFE colleges and universi es.

Regardless of your previous educa on level, reengaging with learning can offer life-changing opportuni es, from the thrill of discovering hidden talents and the sa sfac on of learning new skills to the excitement of imagining and embarking on a new and different future.

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Join Cancer Wellness Program

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ave you had a recent cancer diagnosis and want to take charge of your wellness?

Maryborough District Health Service is running a free eight-week Cancer Wellness Exercise and Educa on Program, in partnership with the Cancer Council.

Exercise physiologists will run the program from 7 September to help people with cancer to self-manage their condi on, reduce symptoms, and boost their wellbeing.

No empty plates St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria launches annual Spring Appeal on Sept.1 to help ease the cost of living and assist Victoria’s most vulnerable.

The not-for-profit organisa on that has been helping Victorians in need for almost 170 years will raise funds for an issue that is increasingly affec ng thousands of Victorians: food insecurity – going hungry with no money to afford essen al food items.

Funds are in dire need: in direct response to an increased demand for food. Over that 12-month period, there has been an incredible increase of 235% of people wai ng for essen als like rice, canned fish, and pasta on its fortnightly run. On average, 300 people turn up per month, with many asking for a weekly run of this “gi from heaven” as the mobile pantry has been called.

“The cancer wellness program runs each week from our Health and Movement Centre in Maryborough,It aims to provide people on a cancer journey with the knowledge they need to help maintain their physical and social wellbeing” said Demi Tangey, Exercise Physiologist, Maryborough District Health Service said, “It aims to provide people on a cancer journey with the knowledge they need to help maintain their physical and social wellbeing.”

The program is open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment or who has completed cancer treatment. It provides the chance for par cipants to complete a tailored exercise program under the supervision of an accredited exercise physiologist. Family, friends, and carers are also welcome to join.

“Individuals, family members or carers can self-refer to the program. Medical oncologists, GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals can also provide a referral.

An assessment is required before star ng the program.

TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO ENROLL, CONTACT 5461 0333 (AND PRESS 1) BY 31 AUGUST 2023.

Cap on: Maryborough District Health Service Exercise Physiologists Demi Tani and Sian Ilot are gearing up to for the program, run in partnership with the Cancer Council Victoria

Dr Jenny Fitzgerald AM, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Group CEO. Said “Our volunteers and members on the ground tell us that the lines of people wai ng for our Vinnies soup vans and mobile pantries grow longer and longer.

“Empty plates are not a sign of a fair society. We need to do more. It’s a heart-wrenching decision no one should have to make. Access to food is a human right.

Every dollar you give to our Spring Appeal ensures, that together, we can fill empty plates, lunch boxes and importantly, empty tummies. Together, we can provide nutri ous food and make a difference in the lives of people struggling.”

To help St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria feed more vulnerable Victorians and their families, please go to: Spring Appeal (vinnies.org.au) and join the conversa on by using the hashtag #GoodFoodOnEveryTable.

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DUNOLLY BOWLING CLUB

BEALIBA BOWLS

Wednesday 30th August, was the last Winter jackpot Pairs played at Avoca for 2023.

Wednesday 6th September will be the last Winter Jackpot Pairs hosted by Dunolly for 2023, a lucky pair will be the winner of the jackpot.

Another good roll up this week saw a pairs night again. Quite a few games were very close and some very exci ng shots played. One team commenced with three bowlers but one re red hurt a er the first game. His remaining team members of Malcolm, Campbell & David Price went on to score another win giving them two wins for the night. Congratula ons also to Gary McClelland & Chris Evans also pos ng two wins.

Bowlers are reminded that there will be no play for the next 5 or 6 weeks due to renova ons to the hall. I’m sure a er some quiet Thursday nights we will resume with gusto when we are able to recommence.

Happy Bowling Chris Evans

OPENING DAY SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER. Casual dress, 1.00pm start for a game of bowls.

PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME DOWN on the list in the outside no ce board, or ring Hannah by Sunday 3rd September, please.

Commi ee Mee ng 4th September 7.30pm, if unable to a end please no fy either, Wayne Stephens, Sandra Chaplin or Barry Cann.

Selec on Mee ng 5th September 11.00am.

A reminder for your diary, SUNDAY 17th September prac ce match against Avoca at Dunolly, please bring a plate to share.

TUESDAY 26th SEPTEMBER, Mid-Week pennant begins, me to polish our bowls, press our uniforms, Dunolly Blue vs Dunolly Gold, at Dunolly. ** Always remember if you have a grievance, address the issue respec ully with your team manager, or put pen to paper issuing your concerns, sign and dated, address your complaints to Mr Wayne Stephens.

JUNIOR TRAINING CLINIC HELD EACH FRIDAY From 4.00- 5.00 pm. Come along for a game of lawn bowls, this clinic is free of charge.

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Three Club Monty, Tarnagulla Golf Club Saturday, 16 September 2023 9.30 AM – 4.00 PM This is a 9-hole fun event where you only bring 3 clubs and you can choose whichever clubs you want to play with. Some pu with a wood! Some just use irons!

Whatever you like! Your choice.

Cost: $15 FREE for members and school children.

Contact: Mary McNamee, Club Secretary E: marymcnamee@hotmail.com h ps://www.facebook.com/tarnagullagolfclub/ Corner Bullwer and Gladstone Street, Tarnagulla 3551

IMPORTANT NOTICE—REGARDING OUR COMMUNITY BUS!!!

THE BUS RUNS EACH FRIDAY FROM DUNOLLY TO MARYBOROUGH AND RETURN. IF YOU REQUIRE A LIFT ONLY FOR THE RETURN JOURNEY – MARYBOROUGH TO DUNOLLY, PLEASE RING THE RTC – 5468 1205 THE DAY BEFORE TO ARRANGE. IF THERE ARE NO PASSENGERS FOR THE FORWARD JOURNEY AND NO ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR THE RETURN JOURNEY, THEN THE BUS WILL NOT RUN. SLUDGEBUSTERS P/L Septic tank cleaning Grease traps EPA LICENCE 5461 2975 Mobile 0417 598 614 Greg Butler AT BETTER THAN REASONABLE RATES

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