TWR Volume 38 No. 37 15th November 2023

DUNOLLY WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 Pick up your maps from the Neighbourhood House and Look out for the Garage Sale Today signs for par cipa ng households. Also Don’t forget to stop by the Op Shop, the RSL Hall (incl. sausage sizzle) and the Neighbourhood Centre.

Plenty to choose from with lots to buy.

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MORE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE SERVICES

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he Federal Government is inves ng more than $16 million to help establish new early childhood educa on services in regional communi es that currently have limited or no services opera ng in their area.

The funding will not only help open more early learning services but also support providers to ensure they can operate sustainably while helping to engage local workforces.

Senator for Victoria, Jana Stewart, said, “This will help local parents and carers in northwest Victoria to return to work or increase their hours of work and provide employment opportuni es for members of our community.

“Children in our regional communi es deserve the same facili es as those in the big ci es. I’m happy that we can deliver much-needed new early childhood educa on services for Victoria’s regional communi es.”

Once opera onal, families accessing the new services will be eligible for the recently increased Childcare Subsidy.

Overview: The Community Childcare Fund limited supply grant helps Childcare Subsidy-approved providers establish new early childhood educa on and care services in iden fied priority areas.

Grants are for new Centre Based Day Care and Family Day Care services in areas experiencing disadvantage in regional and remote areas of Australia where there are no or limited similar services.

How priority areas are determined: The Australian Sta s cal Geography Standard

Dogs can be a “Bird’s best friend” Research shows that birds fret less around dogs on leads.

New research from Victoria University indicates birds can tell whether a dog is on or off-lead, even if unleashed dogs are well behaved.

The research suggests that leashing dogs could be a good way to reduce the intense fear behaviours of birds, which ul mately threatens their survival during breeding, nes ng or migra ng.

The researchers observed the ‘escape responses’ of magpie-larks when confronted by leashed and unleashed dogs in Melbourne parks.

Both sets of dogs were walking quietly, close to their owners.

Interes ngly, they found the birds had different reac ons to the dogs if they were on or off-lead as

“It is a win-win for regional families, delivering cost-of-living relief and reducing the out-of-pocket costs for over 265,000 rural & regional families.”

Senator Jana Stewart Sta s cal Area 2 (SA2) level mesh block is used to iden fy priority areas. SA2s based in metropolitan areas were excluded. Other informa on used to iden fy priority areas included: 2021 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results; Australian Bureau of Sta s cs 2021 child popula on data (aged 0-4 years) and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas.

List of priority areas: The specific priority areas within or close to our District where services can be set up under the grant are: Maryborough and Surrounds, Bendigo North and Bendigo South and Surrounds and St. Arnaud.

The new service is part of the $575 million Community Childcare Fund, helping addresses barriers to par cipa on in early childhood educa on by helping much needed services open and stay open in communi es across Australia. The program currently funds over 900 services, with around 60% of funding suppor ng services located in regional and remote communi es.

For further informa on on the new early childhood educa on and care services visit: educa on.gov.au/ early-childhood/community-child-care-fund/limitedsupply-grant they walked away from leashed dogs but flew away from the unleashed dogs.

More people should know there are good reasons to obey leash rules in parks so we can ultimately enhance the way people and birds co-exist,” said Dr Roan Plotz, researcher .

Researchers from Deakin University also participated in the study, Leash status of approaching dogs mediates escape modality but not flight-initiation distance’ in a common urban bird’as published in the MDPI journal, Birds.

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Friday, 17 November, 2023

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

Lucky door prizes, bar, meals available.

CASH ONLY VENUE

Sunday, 26 November 2023, 1.30 pm.

Country & Western Music Afternoon with Bryce Rawlings Dunolly Bowling Club, Barkly St. Dunolly Popular Country Music ar st Bruce Rawlings returns to Dunolly for a one-off Musical A ernoon at the Dunolly Bowling Club. A well known ex-local, Bryce lived in Dunolly since 1972 and only re-located to Eddington four years ago and now resides in Bendigo.

Bryce fondly remembers the Old Time Music Hall Dances at the Dunolly Town Hall in the 80’s and looks forward to playing for us again.

He is a familiar Country Music ar st having performed at many Golf and Bowling Club events, as well as at Country Music Fes vals around Australia.

The Bar will be open, and you can enjoy Barefoot Bowling as well. Gold coin entry. This is a major fundraising event for the Dunolly Bowling Club.

Sunday, 26th November, 2023

Handel’s Messiah Inglewood Town Hall 2pm

The Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society is delighted to announce that we are partnering with the Community Bank Maldon and District to bring the Heidelberg Choral Society to perform Handel’s Messiah in the Inglewood Town Hall on Sunday 26th November, 2pm.

Bring a score and singalong to the great choruses including the Hallelujah chorus. The HCS is available as part of their Centenary celebrations to make a rural tour.

This performance with sixty singers and orchestra and professional soloists will perform for us before their Melbourne season. Tickets; $40. Limited seating available.

Book NOW: Call Rachel on 0427 275 006 or Email: rachelbuckley@bigpond.com Online Bookings: https://www.ttrybooking.com/CLLLN Rachel Buckley President Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society.

Your Local Dealer Phone/Text 24/7 0418 571 702

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Dear Editor, INVITATION TO INFORMATION NIGHT ON UNESCO VIC GOLDFIELDS WORLD HERITAGE BID Guest Speaker: Mr Trevor Budge AM (Bid CoOrdinator) Thursday Nov 23, 2023. 7pm-9pm The Castlemaine Society (CASSOC) which was formed in 2022 to advocate for Castlemaine's character and its built and natural heritage, is hos ng an informa on night about the UNESCO Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid. This bid has a lot to offer us in terms of jobs and economic opportuni es. It will showcase our extraordinary gold heritage to the world!

Everyone is warmly invited to join us, learn more, and ask ques ons. RSVP (for numbers and refreshments) Email: castlemainesociety@gmail.com Alice Ma hiesson and Bryon Cunningham CASSOC

Donation to Museum

Funeral Notice A Funeral Service Celebra ng the Life of HALLWORTH, Barrie 2-5-1963 to 7-11-2023 will be held at the Dunolly Bowling Club on Thursday 16th November 2023 at 2.30 pm.

Private Crema on Phelan Funeral Service

Bereavement HALLWORTH, Barrie The Dunolly Bowling Club send their sincere Condolences to Margaret, Samuel and Ellio On the passing of Barrie. RIP Barrie.

Bereavement Vale Jeff Borch 24-12-1959 to 17 -7-2023 Jeff had his last days with his family by his side and passed away peacefully on 17th July. His passing comes a er a courageous 12 year long ba le with cancer.

A funeral was held for Jeff near the family home in Pakenham on 28 July, followed by a private crema on. However, Jeff was a long- me Dunolly resident and loved the bush.

Accordingly, we plan to sca er Jeff’s ashes in the Central Victorian bushland.

Date: 18th November 2023 Time: 1.30pm Place: Moliagul Historic Reserve, one of Jeff’s favourite places to be.

Jeane e Richards (centre) kindly donated her late husband’s collec on to the Dunolly Museum including a number of good historical photos, some Peters Soap Factory labels and many others.

The Moliagul Historic Reserve sign is about 12 mins. from Dunolly, just past the Moliagul Cemetery on the Le Hand Side (when coming from Dunolly) and just a er the sign, there is a track which leads into the bush where we plan to meet.

Anyone who would like to join us is welcome.

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Kath Fletcher (neè Borch)

18 Havelock St Mon -Thu 9:30 - 3pm Dunolly Arts Hub

In the old Nurses’ Home beside the hospital on Havelock Street (top of Bull Street).

Monday-Thursday 9.30am to 3.00pm.

The Dunolly Arts Hub is on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets, Dunolly.

MONDAY: Mosaics at the Arts Hub from 10am, beginners welcome; Card making with Rhonda: every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm. Ballroom Dancing: At the Golf Club Separation Road from 6pm (times vary seasonally) Intermediate skills—call me for details. Whispering Weeders: last Monday of the month Hub Club: 4-5.30pm FULL. If your child is interested call the Centre to go on the wait List.

TUESDAY: Woodwork 9am until 12.30. All welcome WEDNESDAY: Table tennis at the Golf Club on Separation Road from 9am to 12pm; Craft at the Centre from 10am- bring your own activity.

THURSDAY: Croquet at the Golf Club on Separation Road from 10am—come along and have a crack! Family History: from 7.30pm at the Centre. Discover your roots — our members are very skilled and happy to help.

FRIDAY: Whichcra at the Hub. SUNDAY: Golden Triangle Archers meet on the fourth Sunday at 10am, Deledio Reserve on Elgin Street.

Covered shoes compulsory and parents must stay with children.

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 needing that li le bit extra. The ‘a er hours’ pantry is on the veranda and is kept stocked for anyone unable to visit during opening hours. We are now able to offer frozen vegies and bread.

WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE- Saturday, November 18th from 8am: THIS SATURDAY! As of Monday, we have 40 confirmed householders par cipa ng in this year’s sale - which is another awesome turnout!

We have been adver sing far and wide across the district, including in the Maryborough Addy, so we an cipate a good number of visitors to our town. The Neighbourhood Centre has a few householders se ng up out the front, as well as at both the wonderful Uni ng Church Op Shop and the RSL Hall (both with sausage sizzles!). Please support both these wonderful Dunolly ins tu ons. Drop into the Neighbourhood Centre for a free cuppa and relax before hi ng more sales!

Maps with the list of par cipants will be available from various businesses around town on the day just look out for the sign (maps will be available from the Neighbourhood Centre and Op Shop as well). This looks to be another fantas c event for our town and will help lots of our householders earn a bit more cash in me for Christmas.

Happy bargain hun ng!

Christmas hampers for locals in need: We are now at that me of the year when we start planning our Christmas fes vi es. Some people in our community will need a li le support, and that’s where the Neighbourhood Centre can step in. Just like last year, we will be providing hampers to people in our community to bring a sprinkling of Christmas cheer. If you know of anyone in our community who may appreciate a hamper, please let them know of our service - all they need to do is give me a call or drop in, to place their name on our list.

Dona ons of in-date items will also be gratefully accepted.

Corner of Thompson and Alice Streets.

Kath Ryan, Co-ordinator

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You may have heard that Op comm is installing ‘Fibre To The Premises’ (FTTP) internet in Dunolly, so that residents will be able to enjoy a superfast, reliable broadband connec on.

I am aware that some of you may not know what this means, so I thought I’d dedicate this month’s column to the topic.

The internet is something that has been a part of modern-day life for many decades now.

Smartphones, computers and even some home devices such as TV’s, light globes and fridges now rely on the internet to work. When internet speeds are slow this can be challenging.

Allow me to give an example, but instead of the internet, I’m going to use the mains water line.

Imagine you are living in a house in Dunolly that has a very small water main, say ¼ inch pipe, connected to the home. It works ok, but when you need to fill up a bathtub for a wash it takes a very, very long me.

A water company is coming to do upgrades to the main line and residents have the op on, free of charge, to have a 6” water mains connected to their house. This new line will increase the volume considerably, but not the pressure. You don’t even need to be connected to it, but it’s there if you want it in the future. This new water mains installa on will only happen once, so if you opt out you won’t be able to get it later.

You decide not to get the bigger line, because you don’t have a bathtub, so the slow water doesn’t really bother you.

A few years go by, and you decide to sell your house.

Unfortunately, because you didn’t take up the offer, your house may not be worth as much as the neighbour’s house that is also for sale that opted into the bigger mains line.

Dunolly is very fortunate to be able to have FTTP connec ons and this is something the Central Goldfields Shire has advocated for.

Indeed, Dunolly will be the ONLY town in the shire to have FTTP connec ons.

If you’d like more informa on or register your premises, please access or click on the link below: h ps://www.op comm.com.au/fibre-rollouts/ Cr Liesbeth Long

IMMUNISATION PROGRAMS

Meningococcal can cause serious disease in young people, with life-long complica ons.

The meningococcal ACWY vaccine is free for all Central Goldfields students.

This program is for students in year 10, aged from 14 to 16 years, through school-based immunisa on programs.

However, young people who have not received the vaccine can use Council’s Immunisa on Service to catch up. The vaccine is free for young people up to 19 years of age.

NEW SHINGLES VACCINE Shingrix will be available to the following eligible Australians under the Na onal Immunisa on Program: · Adults aged 65 years and over · First Na ons people aged 50 years and over · Immunocompromised people aged 18 years and over with condi ons placing them at 'high risk' of herpes zoster infec on these condi ons include; ¨ haemopoie c stem cell transplant ¨ solid organ transplant ¨ haematological malignancy ¨ advanced or untreated HIV At this stage, the government is releasing limited supplied of the vaccine to GP’s only. Here at CGSC, we have been advised that we will receive regular orders of the vaccine in January 2024, They have not given us a firm date yet.

We are encouraging people over 65 years to try to source the vaccine from their GP, but we are also keeping a wai ng list whereby people can call, leave their name and number and we will call everyone on the list when we have the vaccine safely in our fridges! To book: Phone 0428 894 724 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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Hitting the ‘High Jump’ Heights Open all day on Saturday 18th November! Yes, the Op Shop is joining the whole town Garage Sale.

Currently, we have some very a rac ve pictures, many in high quality frames. Larger pain ngs and prints, which depict almost every rural scene you can imagine. Other smaller pieces have beau fully arranged flowers. These floral arrangements range from subtle hues to lovely bright tropical displays.

Birds are also another popular subject.

Such pictures can o en change the ‘mood’ of a room or office, give a focal point where there was none previously, or distract eyes from something unsightly. If you take care of folks who are “shut in”, consider giving then one of the Op Shop’s lovely art works. You can find some pictures lined up on the floor and leaning on the edge of the stage. You are welcome to take these outside for a true colour check.

Furniture will also be on display for Saturday. Many pieces are not usually on display because of limited space. So, we are hoping for fine weather to enable us to put out fabric covered dining chairs and se ees.

Summer clothing and shoes have filled the racks in the shop to overflowing. With such reasonable prices, why not buy two or three garments instead of purchasing a single item.

The Op Shop Team

Congratula ons to Mia Schodde from Dunolly who came second in high jump at the State Athle cs Titles in Melbourne recently.

What an amazing achievement!

This comes a er years of hard work, training, resilience and persistence of working towards her goals. Well done Mia. Photo Courtesy of Dunolly Primary School

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Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Assembly at St Mary's church at 8.30am on Sunday 19th November followed by the Rosary.

There will be a special collec on over the next two weeks for the Catholic Missions appeal.

R. Mecredy Be watchful and ready, you know not when the Son of Man is coming

Uni ng Church, Dunolly

Worship on Sunday 19 November at 9.30am will be led by Julie Ramsay. A mee ng of the congrega on will follow the service.

Uni ng emergency relief visits Dunolly fortnightly with assistance for those who are struggling with cost of living pressures. Next visit: Thursday 23 November at 1.30pm Linda Pickering

St John’s Anglican Church, Dunolly Rev Canon Heather Blackman Parish Office, Nigh ngale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964 Service 10am Thursday 16th November.

New Horizon Church, Bealiba

Bealiba Public Hall. Every Sunday 3pm For more informa on about services and bible studies Contact Veronica Medlyn: 0427 345 577

St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba Davies Street Bealiba Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month.

The Op Shop will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10.00am.

‘Sing to the LORD, for he had done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.’

Isaiah 12:5

DUNOLLY AND MARYBOROUGH DISTRICTS FUNERAL SERVICE Specialising in prepaid and prearranged funerals with special pensioner discounts

5461 1979 If no answer call:

49 Alma Street Maryborough 3465 We conduct a mobile veterinary service throughout the Maryborough area

DUNOLLY AREA EVERY SECOND TUESDAY

We are available for · House calls for small animal consultations, vaccinations etc. · Routine farm consultations. · Routine horse and farm visits including pregnancy testing and horse dentistry.

John: 0418 995 424

All appointments for call-outs must be made before midday on a Tuesday.

Jono: 0437 099 624

Of ice hours - 5461 4466 After hours service available

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Does anyone out there know about screaming frogs?

Please let me know. I did Google it but did not get much informa on. I think it was Frog Week, last week.

Was at a doctor's last week and his wai ng room has a TV on with sub tles and a radio playing so ly.

An ad came on showing a bowl of raspberries, a song came on the radio with lyrics something like "pour a li le sugar on me". Some coincidence?

Have been down at Colac again for a few days, and some of the roads in the Golden Plains shire on the way home leave a lot to be desired. They have strings of quite deep holes and make driving a bit hazardous.

They don't have the excuse of flooded roads either.

Had a strange experience one evening last week. The cat was outside for her evening stroll.

Suddenly I could hear a sort of squeaking sound and thought she was rounding up a mouse. I inves gated and got a great surprise.

It was not a mouse squeaking, but a frog screaming.

Every me it jumped it gave a really loud scream. I picked it up and it was not hurt, in fact it hopped inside. I put it out into a damp part of the garden.

We came home from Colac on Saturday and just before 11 o’clock, Niece Ramble turned the radio on.

We heard the Ode recited and travelled through the minute's silence thinking of those who had died in wars.

Then the news came on " fierce clashes in the Gaza strip ". Will mankind never learn?

ROSIE

Just for a Laugh Golfers and fishers BEWARE In Africa, some na ve tribes have a custom of bea ng the ground with s cks and u ering spine-chilling cries. Anthropologists call this a form of selfexpression. In Australia, we call it golf.

It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in Heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping.

Howlers …

Joan of Arc was Jonah's sister.

A vicar's wife is a vixen.

Stradivarius is an imaginary prehistoric animal.

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Revamped Iconic Railway Station The “new” iconic Maryborough Railway Sta on was launched last Thursday, 9 November, 2023 with a brand new Visitor Centre focused on the history of Victoria’s Goldfields; engaging digital anima on of the story of the Goldfields and the discovery of the Welcome Stranger nugget which ignited the Gold Rush and led to the wealth of Victoria and Australia.

CGSC Mayor Grace La Vella said, “We thank the Victorian Government for their investment in this key project and extend our thanks to the owners of The Sta on Café Restaurant Bar as well as VLine for their collabora on and pa ence throughout the project – par cularly during the construc on phase.

Maryborough is located at the centre of the unique Victorian Goldfields region and is pivotal to the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid.” Member for Ripon, Martha Hayle added that the sta on plays a vital role in connec ng the town to other regional hubs and Melbourne via V/Line services.

“The State Government brought trains back to Maryborough, added addi onal services and now we’ve upgraded the sta on - the jewel in the crown of this historic town.

“I’m thrilled the Maryborough Railway Sta on upgrade is now complete – bringing new life to an already integral building in the Central Goldfields Shire.” she con nued.

(L-R) Rodney Carter Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO , Ripon MP Martha Hayle , CGSC Mayor Grace La Vella, and Dr. Denis Napthine (Co-Chair of the World Heritage Bid) officially opened the revamped Sta on. (Above) Welcome Stranger model and Image from anima on.

The project was jointly funded with $1.8 million from the Victorian Government’s Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund and $200,000 from Council.

The project was delivered by Barpa Pty Ltd, an Australian Indigenous construc on company. The project architects were Plico Design. The interpreta on of the story and our region, including the Worth its Weight in Gold interac ve booth and the Welcome Stranger digital anima on were created

by Sandpit Media drawing.

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Crossword supplied by Puzzle Wizard

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Dunolly Bowls Weekend Pennant 18th November 2023

DUNOLLY BOWLING CLUB

RESULTS: Tuesday 8/11 : DIVISION 1 ROUND 6 Dunolly Blue vs MHS Tartan: G. Dobbin 18 vs J. Dunolly Blue V Avoca At Dunolly Prosser 18; A. Weir 20 vs L. Wallis 20; T. Galofaro 16 Skipper Peter W Greg D Tony G vs A. Brumby 17. Dunolly Blue 54 MHS Tartan 55.

Third Alan W Barry M Chris W Saturday 11/11.

Second Alan P Peter F Terry L Dunolly Blue vs Newstead Division 1.

Leader Keith E David W Bernie L T. Galofaro 29 vs B Daly 13; G. Dobbin 22. vs B. Manager Peter Waters Burne 12; P. Waters 20 vs D. Cobden 22; Dunolly Blue 71, Newstead 47.

Dunolly Gold V Talbot Gold At Talbot Dunolly Green vs MHS Red Division 2.

Skipper Roy P Frank M Jim H A. Bri on 11 vs T. Lacey 25; F. Delconte 13 vs T. Third Raeleen M Geoff D Paul C Wadaston 15; P. Chase 19 vs B. Spencer 32.

Second Ian F Don M Barry C Dunolly Green 43, MHS Red 72.

Leader Karen W Karen S Graham C Dunolly Gold vs MHS White. Division 1 Manager Barry C Leave 12.30 Cars second Sorry l don’t have the score. Unfortunately, only one Gold team was victorious, Keith Ellio ’s team. All DIVISION 2 ROUND 6 teams will be posted on both no ce boards. Bowlers, Dunolly Green V Talbot Brown At Talbot please ring your team manager if unable to play, if Skipper Fabion D Aaron B Wayne S possible, give the team managers me to find a replacement for you. Bowlers remember to start your Third David P Ian McK Charlie S in-house compe ons, there are cut off dates for Second Jordan M Wayne P Keisha A each event, if not played you might forfeit the game, Leader Corey P Peter P Ellio H of course there are always allowances made, if Manager Aaron B Leave 12.30 Cars Third unable to play please no fy either Chris, Barry or Emergency Sandra C Jill M Heather W Wayne.

Sunday November 26 at 1.30 pm, will be our last Chris ne K Nancy P Hannah D Paul Z music a ernoon for 2023 with guest ar st Bryce Unavailable Richard C Ned C Jim S Rawlings. Bryce appears regularly at the Country & Wayne Mcl Keith McK Evan W Heather F Western music night held the first Sunday of the month at the Maryborough Highland Society, also at Dunolly Bowls Mid-Week Pennant all major Country and Western music events. Please Round 9 21st November 2023 support this event.

Hannah Delconte Publicity Off.

Dunolly Blue V Talbot at Talbot Skipper Greg D Alan W Tony G Third Barry C Barry M Sandra C Second Karen W Roy P Marg D Leader David W Karen S Alice R 21 Ends to be played - Leave 8.30 - Roll up 9.15 Manager Sandra C Cars 2nd $5/ Game Emergency Peter F Unavailable: Call Manager 0438 616 477 Dunolly Gold V MHS Tartan at Dunolly Skipper Wayne S Frank M Jim H Third Fabion D Charlie S Dave P Second Nancy P Sandra C Hannah D Leader Heather W Jill M Catherine G 21 Ends to be played - 9.15 Roll Up - $5/Game Manager Hannah D Emergency Terry L Unavailable: Call Manager 0428100010 Unavailable Don M Jim S Bernie L Graham C Chris ne K Richard C

BEALIBA HALL INDOOR BOWLS CLUB We had a shortened night this week, with only two games being played. Shouts of “Oh no”, “too wide”, or “stop” could be heard consistently.

Congratula ons to the winning team of Malcolm Campbell, Lyle Streeter and Shirley Coburn with the perfect score of two wins.

The AGM preceded play, and the elec on of office bearers took place: President - Robert (Tiger) Coburn Vice President – Ian Lovel Secretary/Treasurer – Chris Evans Assistant Secretary - Shirley Coburn Bowlers are all no fied that bowling this year will finish on Thursday 30th November and will recommence on Thursday 1st February, 2024.

The Christmas break up will be held on Thursday 7th December 2023 during which the coun ng of votes for the “Sam Whitehead” Memorial trophy will take place…..who will the winner be??

Happy bowling.

Chris Evans

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Laanecoorie Dunolly Cricket Club SATURDAY V CLUNES We travelled to Clunes on Saturday and lost the toss. Clunes sent the boys in to bat.

Luke Smith and Tom Hanne survived an early rough patch with the opening bowlers for Clunes providing plenty of s ng in their a ack. Hanne was the first to be dismissed for 31 a er a brave innings. Next in came Sergio Rosier but, unfortunately for him, a lack of communica on saw a mix-up with Luke Smith and Rosier was run out stranded on 1. Sam Bartle came in showing early signs of a big innings but was ended on 15 caught by McGuire.

Enter the Captain Ma Smith who was under all sorts of pressure, including a verbal barrage, but he showed ul mate calm ad composure under pressure. Luke Smith made an admirable 61 before he also was caught by McGuire. Next in was youngster Joe Lovel who played his role beau fully as he remained calm and supported Smith who was spurred on by Clunes, blas ng six 6s and eight 4s in what would prove to be a match winning 87 not out. Lovel remained not out on 10 helping the final tally to 228. Clunes had a difficult chase made even more so by the early s ng of Sam Bartle and Joe Lovel’s accuracy. Lovel was persistent and finished with an impressive 4/37 off his 8 overs while Brady Williams was a welcome return chipping in with 2/7 off 4 overs as he sent down the rockets.

In a fi ng end to the match, it was captain Ma Smith, who despite obvious injury and soreness, took the final wicket caught and bowled by himself to the delight of the Laane Dunolly faithful.

Rosier was out, off the bowling of Morgan , for just 6 and Ma Smith couldn’t replicate his form from the day before depar ng for just 1. As the grand final hung in the balance, it was Zac Graham who came to the crease to join Luke Smith for a partnership of 77 to seal the victory and 20/20 premiership for LaaneDunolly.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS VIC COUNTRY CUP SELECTION Joe Lovel has been selected to represent the Central Highlands team in the Vic Country Cup compe on being played over the state. On Sunday he travelled to Kerang for a 50/50 over match against Mallee Murray Suns. Central Highlands bowled first and Lovel was on fire early with a maiden over. He restricted the run rate in his very dy overs finishing with 1/10 off 8 overs.

Mallee Murray Suns finished with 167. However, an early ba ng collapse by Central Highlands saw them in trouble. Lovel came in at 8/97 and started well to quickly progress the runs with an early 13. He fell soon a er though with the team finishing 45 runs short. Lovel now heads to Benalla next weekend to take on Albury/Wangara a.

Ka e Lovel, Secretary

SUNDAY 20/20 PREMIERS IN THE GRAND FINAL V CLUNES Clunes came back firing from the cricke ng lesson they received on Saturday. Whilst Clunes ba ed first it was their captain Coppick who only managed a decent double figures score of 32 to finish with 7/100 at the end of 20 overs.

The grand final looked to be sown up, but Ash Gunn for Clunes had other ideas as he snagged Tom Hanne for just 6 then immediately sent Sam Bartle back to the sheds for a golden duck.

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