TWR Volume 38, Issue 17, Wednesday, 24th May, 2023

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What’s on Dunolly

Friday, 26th May

Goldfields Music Club, Open Mic and Jam Night

Each Friday at the Dunolly Golf Club, Separa on Street - 6:30-11:30pm each week. All players and public welcome with $5 entry, lucky door prizes, bar, meals available, CASH ONLY VENUE.

Thursday 25th May

Cuppa for Cancer from 10am at the Op Shop

$5 dona on. If you are unable to come on that day, we have raffle ckets on sale already and you may leave a dona on at the Op Shop as we can give an official Cuppa for Cancer receipt for your gi to help fight this dreaded disease.

Coming soon

The Queen/King’s Birthday Weekend

Sat. June 10th – Mon. June 12th

What a Weekend! Three exciting and unique events for you to enjoy during the long weekend.

Saturday June 10th

LOOK OUT—IT’S TRIVIA NIGHT WITH A TWIST!

SWINGING SIXTIES TRIVIA NIGHT at the Dunolly Town Hall. Enjoy LIVE Music from 7pm – 11pm and dancing to 60’s classics. Prize for Best dressed 60’s

costume. $20 BYO nibbles, drinks available from the Footy Club Bar. Tables of 10. Book a table or individual.

Hosted by the glamourous Melbourne based musical theatre sensa on “adore handel”

Limited Tables available so book now: call Rachel 0427 275 006 or email rachelbuckley@bigpond.com

Sunday June 11th

FourTune SONGS THROUGH TIME, 2pm at Buckley’s of Dunolly, 1787 Maryborough Rd. Dunolly. Enjoy this accomplished singing Quartet from Melbourne featuring Kimberley Colman, Christelle de Graaf, Helen Koehne and Luke Bell with Pianist Pamela Chris e. Refreshments at short interval.

Bookings: Rachel 0427 275 006

Monday June 12th

A ROYAL AFTERNOON IN BEALIBA, 2 pm at The Divine Studio, 12 Davies St. Bealiba. Join us to hear Special Guest speaker from Melbourne, Ross Gairn, talk about his me working at Buckingham Palace for the Royal family (Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip) during the 1970’s. Bookings are essen al $20.00 per person

Bookings Rachel 0427 275 006

More info visit: www.bealiba.com.au

Presented by the Dunolly Gilbert & Sullivan Society

THANKS

David Chapple and family would like to thank the many friends and family who a ended the funeral of Patricia Chapple.

Special thanks are extended to Dr. Soomro, Leah and Leanne at the Dunolly Medical Centre, Bendigo Health and Maryborough Health Services, Phelans Funerals, Dunolly Bowling Club for providing the venue a er the funeral and the CFA ladies for the wonderful catering.

David and family would also like to thank for the excellent care Pat received from Aged Care Services and Central Goldfields Home Help.

Cynthia Lindsay

Public Mee ng – Future of the paper and Urgent call for Volunteers

Dunolly Town Hall, Thursday, June 1st 2023 5.30-6.30 pm

If you wish to volunteer but unsure of what is involved, The Welcome Record staff will be on hand to answer ques ons on what is required to produce our weekly community paper. Please join us – We can’t wait to meet you.

Cuppa For Cancer - tomorrow Thursday,25th May. Just $5 for home-made scones, jam, cream and a cuppa. Donate at the Op Shop this week, if you are not able to a end on the morning.

We are selling lovely warm baby clothes and winter warmers for our toddlers this week.

The nies grow so fast that many of the garments for sale have never even been worn. Our stock for the li le ones has been carefully checked before being put out our into our infants sec on.

That sec on is right in the centre ves bule of the Op Shop, on the right-hand side as you come in.

Our scarf display is quite overwhelming with such a variety of beau ful rainbow of colours. Some scarves come with matching beanies.

Our beanies come in all sizes from newborn to the outdoor labourer size. Bed socks will help you get a be er night’s sleep on these frosty nights. Woolly sox for your boots are also available. Hand-kni ed socks are so much warmer than the fine manufactured variety.

Overalls or some say ‘boiler suits’ make outdoor work not quite so harsh. We have a good array of these garments, also in a wide range of sizes. Keep your hardto-wash clothes clean as you labour on dirty jobs. See you at Cuppa for Cancer.

Op Shop Team

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

MONDAY: Mosaics at the Arts Hub from 10am, beginners welcome; Ballroom Dancing from 6pm ( mes vary according to season) Intermediate skills required, but call me at the Centre for further details: new venue from May 22 will be the Dunolly Golf Club on Separa on Road; Card making with Rhonda: every third Monday of the month.

TUESDAY: Woodwork, 9am un l 12.30.

WEDNESDAY: Table tennis at the Golf Club on Separa on Road from 9am to 12pm (evening session available if enough people are interested); Cra at the Centre from 10am- bring your own ac vity; HUB CLUB! 3.30-5pm, ages 6 to 16, term 2.

THURSDAY: Croquet at the Golf Club on Separa on 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.

Upcoming Cra Exhibi on at the Arts Hub

This year’s Cra Exhibi on will be held on August 13th at the Arts Hub. Lynda looks forward to showcasing the talent and variety of cra across our region, and it’s aways well worth a visit. Pop it in your diaries- and those of you who are cra y, get crea ng!

Whispering Weeders next ou ng: Monday, May 29th.

Our Whispering Weeders are off to the Metal Garden in Marong, where metal ar st Richard has created a stunning outdoor gallery to view his floral works of garden art. The group meet at the Centre at 10am, and will carpool there. This friendly group would love more members- so come along! Lunch will be at a local Marong eatery.

Upcoming Cra Exhibi on at the Arts Hub: August 12th & 13th.

Lynda looks forward to showcasing the talent and variety of cra across our region. Pop it in your diaries- and those of you who are cra y, get crea ng!

Power Saving Bonus- $250 bonus for each household connected to the grid…

Online forms can be a bit of a pain, so call me and I see how I can help. The power saving bonus is s ll current, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Our Hub Club members thank the Dunolly Uni ng Church Op Shop

The wonderful team at the Op Shop have donated these arts and cra items for our Hub Club to use!

Lynda and Stacey were thrilled to see the variety of items, from pencils to glue, gli er to coloured cardboard. Our Hub Club now has plenty of items stocked for the future, so our thanks go to the Dunolly Op Shop crew.

pantry is on the veranda, and is kept stocked for anyone unable to visit during opening hours.

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

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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.

Extra $250m For Rural Roads

Road projects in rural, regional and outer-urban areas will receive an extra $250 million Under Phase 4 of the federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Under this program, the total nominal funding alloca on (for both Parts A and B) for the Central Goldfields Shire Council will be $1,244,973.

Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said: “We know many councils across the country are struggling to maintain and improve their local road networks – especially following repeated flooding and other natural disasters in recent mes.”

Rural Councils Victoria Chair Cr Mary-Ann Brown said:

“The announcement is fantas c news for rural councils and our communi es, especially as this funding is targeted specifically to roads in rural, regional outer urban areas.

The full list of funding alloca ons in the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program is available in this link h ps://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-ini a ves/local-roads-and-community-infrastructureprogram

About Rural Councils Victoria: Rural Councils Victoria represents rural communi es across the state’s 38 rural local government areas. RCV supports and promotes sustainable, liveable, prosperous rural communi es. Visit: ruralcouncilsvictoria.org.au

ROAD SAFETY GRANTS For Community Groups, Footy/Netball Clubs

Member for Ripon Martha Hayle encourages community groups. football and netball clubs across the region to earn a share in funding as part of the 2023 TAC Road Safety Grants and Club Rewards Programs. The TAC Road Safety Grant Program gives community groups the opportunity to iden fy road safety issues

in their area and implement solu ons, by coming up with a project to overcome them. The program has two funding categories – Road Safety Support Grants of up to $50,000 and Road Safety Collabora on Grants of up to $150,000. Examples of projects that may be funded include those that engage with

communi es to raise awareness of the benefits of safe road user behaviours or proven road safety measures.

Community groups that are eligible to apply include incorporated associa ons, not-for-profits, chari es, community trusts and social enterprises.

Applica ons for the 2023 TAC Road Safety Grants Program are now open and close on 16 June. As part of the program, all AFL Victorian aligned clubs

across regional Victoria can take part and earn up to $10,000 in funding by promo ng road safety to their community. These funds can go towards facility upgrades, new kits or keeping the tuck shop prices low.

For more informa on including how to apply for both grants, visit tac.vic.gov.au/roadsafety-grant-program

b Joh Tull

Stories from the Dunolly Museum

Australia’s First Cistercian Monk

The first Australian born Cistercian Monk was Cornelius John Daly from Dunolly. The Cistercian Monastery at Beagle Bay near Broome, Western Australia was established by the first Cistercians in Australia. It also served as an Aboriginal Mission. The Cistercians were here from 1890 un l 1900 when it was transferred to German Pallo nes.

Cornelius John Daly was born near Craigie in 1858. His father Henry O’Brien Daly had a store in Dunolly, which was moved to a rush near Craigie for a short me, before returning to Dunolly. Cornelius went to the Dunolly Common School. For a while Cornelius ran a wine saloon in a room at his father’s general store in Broadway. In 1883, Cornelius and his younger brother Thomas le Dunolly to farm some land in the Kimberleys.

The farming was not successful so in 1887 Cornelius joined the West Australian police force. Three years later he was

assigned as a guide and guard to the two French monks looking for a place to set up their monastery.

Cornelius had an epiphany. He

quit the police and became the first Australian Cistercian monk. He became Brother Xavier. It would appear he learnt French and the local Aboriginal languages.

In 1900 the Cistercians le Australia and set up a new monastery in Pales ne. Daly went with them. In 1915 they had to flee the Turkish Army. For the remainder of the war, they found refuge in Italy.

Daly made his way to the Cistercian Monastery in Northern France. He remained here for the rest of his life dying 17th October 1934 aged 76. He was buried there in the Monas c Cemetery.

Mary Durack wrote about him:

–“Daly was strong and prac cal experienced in bushcra and stock. He could handle a team or a boat, had a good knowledge of the dal and clima c hazards of the coast and enough educa on to act as secretary and execu ve for the monks in their local nego a ons.”

ChurchNotices

Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Mass on Sunday 28th May, Pentecost Sunday, at 8.30am.

R. Mecredy

“We think God's love rises and falls with our performance .It doesn't. God loves you for who you are : you are His child”.

Max Lucado

Uni ng Church, Dunolly

Worship on Sunday, May 28 at 9.30am will be led by Rev Chris Venning.

Cuppa for Cancer will be held in the Op Shop on Thursday May 25th from 10.00am. Admission $5.00. All welcome.

Uni ng emergency relief will be in Dunolly on Thursday May 25th from 1.30pm. The Op Shop is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00am each week.

“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust.” Psalm 25:1

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.

New Horizons 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

Tarnagulla Golf Club News

Well, what a wonderful and fun event we all had last Saturday!

Thirty plus golfers enjoyed the perfect condi ons; beau ful weather; sunshine and the Course in " p top" condi on.

Good cheer and laughter rang out across the Course, as calls of encouragement helped everyone to have such an enjoyable morning.

The various lengths of the Par three holes had been measured out by Mick Radich and it was a lot of fun hi ng off from unusual places. Well done, Mick.

The Raffle was a marvellous success and we thank the Tarnagulla Supply Store; Be y Higgs and Gary & Meredith Harwood for dona ng prizes. Bravo. Jan Sharman made everyone so welcome in the Clubhouse and the morning tea was scrump ous. What was amazing was the spread of golfers. The age range was from 15 to 95! Isn't that fabulous! And everyone was so enthusias c. I do wish we could "bo le" the fun and happy atmosphere at the Golf club. We all go home feeling so happy.

THE RESULTS:

WOMEN: WINNER - LYNNE DELANEY; RUNNER-UP - MARG FELLA

MEN: WINNER - WARRICK STAGG; RUNNER-UP - JEREMY CASSAR

NEAREST THE PIN: GARRY HARWOOD

Well done all!

SAVE THE DATE

*Our next event is the KING'S KANGAROO CADDY, on Saturday 10th June, 2023. Tee-Off is between 9.30 and 10.00 a.m. Entry is $15 (free for school children) and free for Members. Register at lraad@mail.com; on 0481 008 006 or in person on the morning.

Mary McNamee, Secretary

A couple of frosts lately just to remind us that winter is nearly here.

It seems to be plover season again. There are a lot of pairs around town. (Masked Lapwings, I should say). Niece Ramble came and took me out on Mother's Day. We went to the market at Maldon.

It was a lovely day for a stroll around an interes ng lot of stalls, mostly handmade or home grown. I came home with a small bag of tasty li le potatoes, a jar of pumpkin chutney (which is delicious) and three pot plants.

I do not need more pot plants but what is a visit to a market if one does not come home with you. We had to go to Castlemaine for lunch - the cafes in Maldon were full and overflowing, and parking places non-existent.

We had lunch at a shop called The Tender Chook, very busy, both take away or eat in. Needless to men on, we ate a very tasty chook. I enjoyed the day and the though ulness of my niece.

Don't forget the Cuppa for Cancer at the Op Shop on Thursday.

Rosie

Central Gold ields Residents and Ratepayers Assoc. Inc.

Over the next few weeks, there are several events Council has organized where the community can actually par cipate or interact with Council representa ves. This is a very heartening thing to see from our Council and Councillors, who, a er 30 months are now permi ng the community to ac vely par cipate, if not, please ask ques ons. Now we wait to see if they actually listen.

1- Re: the Budget. Two sessions where the community can “listen” to the Council’s version of it. Council has not responded as to whether the community can actually ask ques ons. So, this is shaping up to being an informa on and not a consulta on session.

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2- Coffee with the Councillors. First session back in Feb 2023. Now for the follow up.

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This will be held at the Bull and Mouth on 31st May from 10am to 12 noon. Should anyone wish to have their ques ons answered from the last session or have new ques ons, we encourage those members to a end. A very community-based event, not before me.

There are also engagements around the Art Gallery, water management and community town reviews.

Could it be that with 18 months before the next elec on that Councillors have now realised what they promised pre-elec on, and are now acknowledging it and are lobbying. Possibly too late for communi es to achieve the trust and belief in the system nor give the community belief in our Shire.

With the Sa sfac on Survey (with the Seasonality factor) results now being distributed. Several councils with good marks will already have published their result. We, CGShire possibly may have to wait un l July.

This weekend we have The Dunolly Country Market, which is has been a great community effort, not to forget the mee ng on 24th May, to gauge the interest in the community toward a Local Agricultural show.h ps://www.maryboroughadver ser.com.au/ community... Well done Jake and it is pleasing to see a Councillor now suppor ng the community in this endeavour to gauge interest.

The Welcome Record Community Mee ng is to be held at Dunolly Town Hall on Thurs. 1st June at 5.30pm. Volunteers are extremely important to every community and their efforts need to be respected and appreciated, not only by the community; our volunteers need to feel valued and to share a complete feeling of worth and achievement across the board. Thank you to all our volunteers. Please look a er each other and stay safe.

Wayne McKail

Dunolly Bowling Club

Last Wednesday, May 17, Dunolly hosted the Winter Jackpot Pairs, the winners on the day were Alan Muggridge from MHS and Paul Micallef from Avoca. On Sunday May 21, the Bowling Club held their Presenta on and AGM.

It was a beau ful Autumn day, thank you to Alan Parkes our BBQ chef, Don Coe our Bar Manager, also to the ladies that helped prepare, serve and clean up a erwards.

Presenta on for the Clubs In-House Champions 2022

Mens Champion: Mr. Greg Dobbins, Runners up Mr. Chris Williams.

Ladies Champion: Mrs. Heather Freemantle, Runners Up Mrs. Marg Davies.

Presidents Trophy (100 Up): Mr. Peter Waters, Runners Up Mr. Don Coe.

Handicap Singles: Mr. Neville Callow, Runners Up Mr. Alan Weir.

Pairs Champions: Mr. Barry Cann and Mr. Allan Parkes, Runners Up: Mrs.Sandra Chaplin and Mr. Tony Calofaro.

B Grade Championship, Mr. Neville Callow, Runners Up: Mr. David Price.

Bob Henderson Handicap Pairs winners on the day were Mr. David Wardell and Mr. Roy Pickering. Our Super Vets (Over 80) this year, receiving their badges are Mrs. Nancy Pike, Mr. Graeme Cain, Mr. Richard Cain, Mr. Jim Haigh, Mr. Don Mortlock and Mr. Bernie Lanfranchi.

Congratula ons to all from your fellow bowlers

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Nomina ons were held for posi on within the Club, listed are newly elected members.

President- Mr. Wayne Stephens; Snr. Vice PresidentMr. Allan Parkes; Jnr. Vice President- Mr. Aaron Bri on; Secretary- Mrs. Sandra Chaplin; TreasurerMr. Barry Cann; Bar Manager - Mr. Don Coe; Club House Maintenance Manager - Mr. Don Coe; Green Keeper - Mr. Jim Smith; Canteen/Publicity/Facebook Manager - Mrs. Hannah Delconte.

Selec on Commi ee - Mr. Barry Cann, Mr. Allan Parkes, Mr. Peter Freemantle, Mrs. Sandra Chaplin, Mr. Frank Mifsud. Match Commi ee - Mr. Barry Cann, Mr. Chris Williams, Mr. Allan Parkes, Mr Wayne Stephens, Mr. Charlie Spiteri.

General Commi ee - Mr. Peter Waters, Mr. Fabion Delconte, Mr. Terry Long, Mr. Don Coe, Mrs. Heather Freemantle, Mrs. Hannah Delconte, Mr Wayne Stephens, Mr. Barry Cann, Mrs Sandra Chaplin. Congratula ons to all newly selected members. Hannah Delconte, Publicity Mgr

DFNC NETBALL REPORT

11’s-It wasatoughdayoutfor our11’sthisweek,we wereundermannedand thingsjustdidn’tgoour way.Thegirlsfought hardallgamebutwent down4-6.Incentives wenttoAlanahandTay.

13’s-Thegirlsstarted strongandgotawayto ahandyleadinthefirst half.Navarrecameout stronginthe3rdand brokeevenduringthe lastquarter.Some amazingdefensive pressureandsteady attackingsawthegirls managetotakeoutthe narrowestofwins19 IncentiveswenttoLucy andSummer.

15’s-Navarregotaway tohandyleadinthefirst quarterbutwehada great2ndquarterand managedtofinishthe firsthalfjust3goals down.

Althoughthegirls foughthardNavarre wereabletoregroup andrunawaywiththe

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someamazingdefensive pressure.Witheveryone chippinginwehada consistentgamebut Navarreweretoostrong ontheday.Wewent down21-34.Thankyou toChloeforsteppingup fromthejuniorsthelast coupleofweeks.

IncentivewenttoJess.

A-Grade-Itwasgoalfor goalinthefirstquarter butwemanagedtotake anearlylead.Onceagain ourdefensiveend workedtirelesslyand providedmany opportunitiesforusto convert.Wehada5goal leadgoingintohalf time.Weappearedto runoutofpuffinthe secondhalfandlet Navarrerightbackinto thegame.Itwasanail bitinglastquarterwith bothteamscausing manyturnovers.We managedtowalkaway withaonegoalwin3736.Congratulationsand thankyoutoRubyfor steppingupandplaying herfirstAgradegame thisseason.Shedidan amazingjobunder pressure.Incentivewas awardedtoMatisse.

MelSchodde NetballCoordinator DFNC Football Report

Whichtheydid!!!

SpecialmentiontoBridie, whosgameiscoming alongbeautifully.Witha fewmoregamesunder herbeltandalittlemore confidence,shesgoingto beonetowatch.

Welldonetoall. Seeyou Thursdayfortraining!We canstilltakeregistrations, soifyou’vebeensitting onthefence,comealong Thursdayat5andhavea look,andhaveachat aboutgettinginvolved. HaydenWellardCoach

U14.5Footballreport Boysandgirlgaveittheir alltoday,thefirstquarter hurtusalittlebitbutwe camebackfiringinthe second.AgainasIsay everyweekIseemoreand moreimprovementwith ourballmovementand everyonelookingafter eachother.Massive mentiontolittleJacob gettinghisfirstgoalinour team.He’sagreat additiontoourteam bringinglotsofskillinthe forwardhalf.Let’skeep gettingtotrainingand givingitourall!!

ThomasCoxCoach

madethemostoftheir opportunitiestojumpout toa20pointleadwith somewaywardkicking costingDunollywith0.4 beingkickedforthequarter. Thesecondquarterbrought anintensecontestwithalot ofplaybetweenthearchs.

JacksonGoodwininhisfirst gamefortheyearputon thehighlightofthequarter slottingabeautifulgoal fromtheboundaryunder pressurewithNavarre holdinga18pointleadat HalfTime.

Aliftwasrequiredand Dunollyliftedbutstruggled tomakethemostoftheir entrieskicking2.2forthe quartertobringthecontest backto13pointsatthe finalbreak.Thefinalquarter wasmuchliketheprevious couplewithalotofplay betweenthearchsandboth sidesstrugglingto penetratedeepforwardand scorewithNavarrewinning by13Points. Bestonforthedaywas EuanMarsdenwho continuestoimpresswith hisimprovement.Wetravel toRoyalParknextweekfor whatwillbethelastever

Wewerealsowearyof ourlastencounterwith Navarre,a155-point flogginginthe EliminationFinal. Thegroupstartedwell, improvinginallareas thathadbeenspoken aboutinlastweeksloss toTalbot.Welead Navarreby2goalsat thefirstbreak.Navarre hadthewindinthe secondquarterand fourthquartersand madeuseofitearly, goingintothemain breakaheadby10 points.

Ahugeemphasison comingoutwith intensitywasourfocus pointthisweek,andwe rosetotheoccasion, cuttingthedeficitand leadingby14-points goingintothelast quarter.30-minutesof footballcouldsetour seasonup;win,stillin thehunt.Lose,curtains allbutclosedonthe season.

U11.5-A reallywonderfulmorning forourjuniorswith Navarre.Theteamwas rearingtogetoutthere andgiveittheirall!

Weputthegame beyonddoubtatthe15 -minutemarkofthe quarter,leadingby6 goalsandeventually runningout24-point winners.LloydNeeds andJordyWaldron kicked4eachwhile DanielTrull,Lloyd, Jordy,JackWebster, JoshGoodmanand NathanMurphywere namedourbetter players.

BaileyGoodwinCoach