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Miriam Darlow gave heart felt addresses. The students sang “Lest We Forget” and Rachel Buckley led the crowd in a sing a long with, Road to Gundagai, Pack up your Troubles, Waltzing Matilda, and We’ll Meet Again
Anzac Day March returns to Broadway
Katie delivered the Anzac Requiem, with students reciting sections from the poem “For the Fallen”. Guest speakers Councillor Geoff Lovett and Pastor
After two years of COVID restrictions, Dunolly was once again free to conduct this year’s Anzac Day Dawn Service and March down Broadway. A large number of participants lead by Bradley Saul on bagpipes, marched from the Post Office cenotaph to the RSL Hall for the Commemorative Ceremony, stopping briefly to lay wreaths at soldiers memorial.
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The Ceremony then moved outside to the flag pole where Bradley Saul played a moving rendition of The Last Post on the trumpet. The Ode was recited by Joe Lacey and Phil Vernon, with the Australian Flag being raised by Joe Lacey. Once the official proceedings finished a light lunch was enjoyed in the hall.
The Commemorative Ceremony was emceed by Dunolly School Principal Katie Lovel and Dunolly
Primary school students who commenced proceedings with The National Anthem.
David fought Goliath, who was a very tall philatelist.JudithMerrell
If someone dies in hospital, the angels move them to the eternity ward.
Exam Howlers
Sudoku Solution No 4
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Tourist Information
Murray Hall
interest and the maps that were available highlighting the Dunolly based attractions were popular. An update from the Tiny Towns Art Trail committee can be found on page 10.
Broadway once again was very busy over the ANZAC Day long weekend. Beautiful weather enticed many locals and visitors to stroll along Broadway visiting our businesses and eateries.
Dunolly Vehicle Club Inc
I did not get to Studio 33, but we did see Val's exhibition in St Arnaud earlier this year. Based on the quality of the works there, I am sure her exhibition did not disappoint. Another success story for the Tiny Towns Art Trail people and a tribute to all their hard work.
A warm Saturday afternoon invited us all out to explore the Tiny Towns Art Trail in Dunolly, and there was quite a bit to see.
Puzzle Flat Art Gallery, Dunolly Museum and the Historic Court House were open and welcomed many visitors. Many people stopped to admire the progress of the mural which was being painted on the wall of the GoldSearch building over the weekend. Our back page this week features the full story of this latest attraction on Broadway. The Tiny Towns Art Trail created a lot of
Dunolly Community Garden
At the gallery, the portrait competition had much to recommend it too. A big black crow immediately drew Jean's glance, while I struggled to choose between an owl, a horse and a woman. But really all of them were worth a vote.
In glorious sunshine, members of Maryborough and Dunolly car clubs enjoyed a run to Landsborough. 16 vehicles from the two clubs met at Natte Yallock for morning tea before heading to Landsborough where an excellent meal was provided at the Landsborough Hotel Members ate outside in convivial surroundings and were entertained with music provided by The Groove Dudes. It was a successful event and may be a precursor to more combined outings. Thanks to the organisers for their efforts.
I dropped by the Community Garden to see the new colourful panels on the share table and they look great. Coming soon will be a seed sharing container which I am sure will be very popular. Drop around and have a look. Keep updated via their facebook page: Dunolly Community Garden or for our online readers follow this link:https://www.facebook.com/DunollyCG
Vicky Frizzell
From the Editor’s Desk
The Autistic Narnians had a very colourful exhibition at the Arts Hub. The digital display really caught my eye, as did the red topped mushroom/toadstool and the linocuts. The enthusiasm of the young artists was lovely to see. Anna Ashton's felt work never fails to find admirers, and even more so when she explains the intricacies of construction needed in some pieces.
Letters to the Editor
Each weekend and on public holidays, tourist information is now accessible on Broadway, from a brochure stand stocked by the volunteers at the Rural Transaction Centre, on the corner of Broadway and Bull Street. The stand will be placed adjacent to the RTC, providing a valuable resource for weekend visitors to town during the hours the Centre is closed. Of course, during the week, the information will continue to be available inside the Centre.
I continue to help community members with this bonus, which has been extended until the middle of the year. If you receive a government payment and have a concession card from Centrelink, I can help you apply. I’ll need a copy of your most recent power bill, as well as your concession card. This is a one off payment, so call me at the Centre for an appointment.
Introduction to Machine Sewing an A-line Skirt with Cate Green at the Arts Hub
Many government applications are now online this can cause lots of people many headaches, so feel free to call me at the Centre, and I’ll make every effort to help. The disability parking permit renewal is a good example of something I can help with, so please make sure you call if you need.
Dunolly and District Neighbourhood Centre
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New Weeders are always welcome and encouraged!
Town Garage Sale
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An intrepid group of players got our croquet club underway last Thursday! Much fun was had on our cross country course behind the Courthouse, as players enjoyed an informal knock and general ‘how to’ from Captain Sharon. Players meet behind the Courthouse on Bull Street at 10am Thursday mornings, and all agree that it’s a lot of fun. You might even get a bit of fitness thrown in for good measure!
Introduction to machine sewing with Cate Green at the Arts Hub (Sundays at 12pm, May 15th, 22nd, 29th and 5th June); ‘yarn/wool’ group in June; basket weaving; community luncheons.
Help with online applications
The Neighbourhood Centre is thrilled to subsidise this incredible opportunity to learn real machine sewing skills, with highly skilled and experienced teacher, Cate Green. Please refer to Lynda Vater’s advertisement on page 5 Sundays at 12pm in May at the Hub.
Moving ANZAC display
Saturday October 15th. Put the date in your diaries! Keep an eye on our Facebook pages for updates, the Welcome Record column, or drop in to the Centre Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3.30pm to find out more. 18 Havelock Street, beside the hospital. I take my lunch around 11.30am, so if I’m out of the building I won’t be far.
There’s a one off session on Monday the 2nd of May at 1.30, then we will hold our workshops on the third Monday of the month, starting from Monday 20th June at 1.30pm. All materials are supplied by Rhonda, and the cost for this delightful workshop is $12.
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Croquet off to a running start!
Thanks are in order once again to our clever craft ladies and their helpers, for the moving ANZAC display behind the Dunolly Cenotaph. Many hours of needlework and concept designing went into it, and I think we can all
Walking groups, the woodwork shed Tuesday mornings at 9am, Whispering Weeders garden club on the last Monday of the month, family history Tuesday afternoons at 1pm at the Centre, table tennis at the golf club (Wed 9am to 12pm and 7pm to 9pm), ballroom dancing Mondays at St. John’s (times can change), craft on Wednesday from 10am at the Centre, card making and scrapbooking with Rhonda on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1.30pm from June 20, croquet at 10am Thursdays behind the Courthouse on Bull St, Archery on the fourth Sunday of the month behind Deledio Reserve from 10am, and of course our wonderful Arts Hub (cnr Thompson and Alice Sts), which has a talented Mosaic group meeting on Mondays at 10am. More workshops will take place throughout the year.
Cardmaking and scrapbooking with Rhonda
Our April excursion is this Friday the 29th of April due to ANZAC day. We will be visiting St. Arnaud’s North Central Farm Trees, after meeting here at the Centre at 10am to carpool.
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What’s on at the Neighbourhood Centre?
Whispering Weeders change of day
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Just a reminder that we have Wi Fi at the Centre that members of the community are invited to use. We only ask for a gold coin donation (if you can, you are still welcome if you can’t donate).
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If you have always thought you would love to learn to sew, now is your chance; these lessons are being subsidised by the Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre. It will be the perfect chance to gain some skills, make a perfect A line skirt under expert tutorial, or bring a child over ten along to learn an important life skill. This first set of five lessons will be held in May, on Sundays at 12 noon. The dates for your calendar are 15th, 22nd and 29th May and 5th June.
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This set of lessons is a perfect continuation as you will gain the skills to make yourself a unique, original piece of clothing. Perfect for the beginner or accomplished sewer. For information and enquiries, please call Lynda 0418 875 453 or email lynda.vater@gmail.com.
Sundays at 12 noon, 5 x 2 hour lessons, cost $10 per lesson.
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Cate Green has been a dressmaker for 27 years; she taught sewing in Melbourne and opened The Institute of Imperfection in Bendigo in 2016. She was a finalist in Bendigo Business Awards Customer Focus 2019. She also had an exhibition in Living Arts Space in 2019. Her passion is teaching and ‘enhancing body image’ in women and teens; her classes are fun and supportive of all who attend. Machines and overlockers will be made available to hire; fabric, cottons and patterns will all be available to purchase. After booking your place, you will be sent an email with all the information about the Incourse.June, Cate will be offering another set of lessons on how to make a lined coat from a vintage blanket. Blanket Coat is to be held on Saturdays at 1pm on 4th, 18th and 25th June, also 2nd July.
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As part of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival, two of Dunolly’s historic buildings will be open on both Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May. The Goldfields Historical & Arts Society will open the Dunolly Museum in Broadway on both days from 10am until 3pm and Dunolly’s historic Court House, together with the Police Stables and Lockup, on the corner of Market and Bull Streets, will be open from 11am to 2pm both days. Please visit Dunolly Historic Precinct and Dunolly Museum on Facebook for updates.
The Criterion Hotel changed its name to the Railway Hotel in 1873 ahead of the railway arriving in Dunolly. Criterion Lane did not become Railway Lane but kept its name. It was not until 1890 when the Post Office was built that the lane was fenced and absorbed into the Post Office property.
Jenny Scott
Criterion Lane
In 1863 the Bull & Mouth Hotel in Dunolly was demolished and two small brick shops built. A narrow strip of land alongside them was sold to Ernst Ernstsen who owned the Criterion Hotel.
The site of Criterion Lane was between these buildings
John Tully’s Lost Streets of Dunolly
Simpsons Lane
George Simpson owned the Bendigo Hotel in Dunolly. He became quite wealthy and purchased a number of other properties. Two of these were near Burnt Creek to the south west of Dunolly. When the Pound Rush started in 1865 some of the diggings were referred to as on the west side of Simpsons Lane. That is the road that led to Simpson’s paddocks.
George Simpson left Dunolly in 1869 and the name Simpsons Lane was slowly lost. We now call this Separation Road.
Ernstsen used the land as access from Broadway to Barkly Street and the public garden. Although this right of way was always private land it was used by the public as a shortcut to the hotel. It became known as Criterion Lane or Criterion Street. Being between two buildings the lane was poorly lit of a night and a place where muggings occurred.
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Heritage Festival this weekend in Dunolly
Bealiba CWA
Dates to remember
Gordon Gardens playground fence
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One of the tasks the 13 Councils participating in the Central Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Listing Bid are undertaking is to identify special sites and travel journeys that can be further assessed for significance by experts as the Bid develops.
Dunolly however is very much part of the Welcome Stranger story, for at the time of the discovery it was taken there to be weighed. It had to be broken up just to fit on the scales!
Cr Chris Meddows Taylor
Mayoral Column
Competition winners
April was a busy month with catering, craft days and Anzac Day. The easing of COVID 19 restrictions is a blessing. Hopefully we can get back to normal soon. We had a good turnout for our meeting last Thursday with hopefully another new member attending. Welcome Mandy.
Central Goldfields Shire Council News
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1st Place Barbara Douglass
2nd Shirley Coburn Competition
The London Chartered Bank of Australia in Dunolly, advanced £9,000 to the two miners. They were finally paid an estimated £9,381 (equivalent to A$666,000 in 2018) for their Welcome Stranger nugget.
Pam BrightwellSecretary
Next meeting Thursday 19th May at 10.30am followed by International lunch at 12noon and International Afternoon at 1.30pm.
1st Place Barbara Douglass
At our craft morning some members starting making a place mat for the competition at our August conference. Ladies need to start thinking of what they are going to make for the East Wimmera Group Exhibition in 2023.
Two Cornish miners, Deason and Oates, found the huge nugget named the Welcome Stranger while prospecting in the Victorian goldfields on 5th February 1869. It was 61cm long when it was found just below the surface at Moliagul and its net weight was 72.02 kilograms.
If my calculations are correct with current gold prices around $86,000 a kilo, the value in today’s terms would be over six million dollars!
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Dunolly therefore is very much part of a story which is unique in the history of the world and which we need to tell in engaging and exciting ways to the many who are likely to visit in the future to discover a very special and wonderful place.
It’s easy to become familiar with a story over time and through that familiarity lose a sense of just how significant that story is. The story of the discovery of the Welcome Stranger is an example of this the largest alluvial gold nugget discovery in the history of the world.
CGSC Media Release
In response to community feedback, a fence has been installed around the Gordon Gardens playground in Dunolly. The project has been funded through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
2ndPlace Jan Murphy
St. Arnaud craft Tuesday 3rd May.
2nd Place Shirley Coburn
1st Place Pam Brightwell
April council meeting was held on Tuesday 26th April. The council meeting was live streamed on Councils Facebook page.
We conduct a mobile veterinary service throughout the Maryborough area
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Worship and HC on Sunday May 1st at 9.30am will be led by Pastor Miriam Darlow.
After hours service available
In a few weeks our Deacon Mark will have a new name. His ordination will be on Friday 22nd July at 7pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat. He will then be Father Matt.
You believe because you have seen me. Happy are those who have not seen me, but still believe”.
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There will be Assembly at St Mary’s Dunolly on Sunday 1st May at 8.30am.
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St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly
“Jesus said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’”
All appointments for call outs must be made before midday on a Tuesday.
We wish him and Deacon Bill Lowry well over the next few weeks.
EVERY SECOND TUESDAY
• Routine horse and farm visits including pregnancy testing and horse dentistry.
Hardship assistance available
St John’s Anglican Church, Dunolly Rev Canon Heather Blackman Parish Office, Nightingale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964
Tuesdays 9.30am to 2pm Thursdays and Fridays 10am to 4pmavailableclothingWinter
This will be Miriam’s last service with us and the Service will be followed by morning tea. All welcome. KYB has recommenced for Term 2 on Wednesdays at 10.30am. UCAF will meet on Thursday May 5th at 1.30pm.
DUNOLLY AREA
• Routine farm consultations.
Op Shop Hours
Dunolly UCA is pleased to announce that Uniting, Kangaroo Flat, are going to operate their support and assistance service at Dunolly UCA on a Fortnightly basis, commencing on Thursday 5th May, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Uniting Church, Dunolly
A Morning Prayer Service with Esther Waters will be held this Thursday, 28th April.Esmé Flett
Uniting offers food relief, help with bills and other expenses, as well as social contact, for those who are experiencing hardship. If you, or anyone you know needs assistance, please enquire at the Op Shop.
Thanks to all the artists and makers who made the Trail such a great event. The standard and levels of creativity in our region is really something to be proud of.
We won’t have full feedback on how the trail went for participants across all towns right away, but if the traffic we had through Puzzle Flat Art Gallery and social media chatter is any indication, it looks like the Trail was an overall success for many participants.
Ministry of Fun
Studio 33
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Tiny Town Arts Trail
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Tiny Towns Arts Trail is done for another year and although we are tired and glad it’s done, we are also so pleased at how well supported the trail was by both out of town visitors and the Dunolly community.
People came from quite far to experience the Trail, including Gippsland, Geelong, Warrnambool, Wodonga, Adelaide, Sydney and Queensland, and we had plenty of visitors from Bendigo, Ballarat, and the Greater Goldfields
spoke to was amazed by what we have hidden in our region. The hardest thing for visitors, seemed to be how to fit everything they wanted to see into their trip. We appreciate the great support we’ve received from locals as well. Thank you to everyone who took the time to drop in and vote for their favourite portrait in our quirky little portrait prize. Listening in on people’s conversations about the work, as they wandered around the exhibition, has given us no indication of a clear favourite, so we’re dying to count the votes and find out who the winner is. We will announce the winner on Saturday 30th April at 1pm at the Gallery and details will be published in the Welcome Record.
close to 200 people come through Puzzle Flat Gallery over the three days of the Trail and the feedback we’ve received has been extremely positive. Everyone we
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Do our Councillors and CEO know what an Annual Report should contain or fully understand what they submit or vote on? To answer the original question, can the community be part of Council decisions and will they listen to you? The answer is YES. Well done to all involved for admitting there was an error and rectifying it. Also, happy to hear the Council is looking into broadening their community consultation to possibly using Zoom meetings. We ask what happened to Open Public meetings? Transparency, trusting and community confidence are fantastic values and we look forward to regaining that.
• The Performance Statement at page 118. Council failed to mention that the Annual Report went from 116 pages to 126 pages, which is a lot of data missing or Governanceshifted.reduced from $120K to $58K with the reason ”Costs associated with elected representatives in line with previous years. The increase in overall costs is associated with Council Election costs (October 2020).”
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• All indicators were reported to Local Government Victoria and included on the Know Your Council Website noting the error for measure G4.
On reading the 2020 21 Annual Report, CGR&RAI had concerns on the governance figures and many other statistics which we believed were not present. So CGR&RAI, after discussion with Council on a few items, decided to place an album up in our Ratepayers’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/) which highlighted the missing reports we questioned for community interest.
with Heritage Victoria had already been held, yet it appears no community discussion around a preferred location. We understand with heritage being an issue, that locations are limited. This being a State Government grant and initiative on non council owned land, maybe was a contributing factor.
The pattern of little community participation, CGR&RAI feels should be looked at long and hard by Council. The importance of the community being part of their own development and taking ownership should be a priority. Can community be part of the Council's decisions, and will Council listen to you? Read on.
• The Report of Operations and Performance Statement data did not include all the required performance measures as required by the Local Government Act 1989 and Part 4 of the Local Government (Planning and Reporting) Regulations 2014.
• The correct Report of Operations and Performance Statement indicators are appended to this version of the Annual Report.
Happy to start off with another Well done’ to the Council for the prompt work on the roads issue reported last Weweek.also note the exercise equipment community sessions organized in Maryborough re the installation at Princes Park. A very welcome addition and we thank the State Government for this and the other exercise facilities around our Shire. This community engagement was again not well attended, which seems to be a bit of a pattern. We had a representative discuss this and we were quite surprised to learn that the location had already been
At December 2021's Council public meeting, Councillors all praised and voted in the 2020 21 Annual Report, it was a unanimous vote.
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The previous year was $121K which also raises questions, was this figure correct? This February's updated version was also praised and unanimously voted on by all Councillors.
Looking forward to more good work from the Central Goldfields Shire. Thank you.
The question we ask is did we have four Councillors who have previous Council experience (one of 20 years’ experience) and three Councillors new to the task, vote on and approve this December version when it was not in line with regulations and has incorrect figures? This Annual Report was compiled and presented with a lot of participation across the Council.
In February's 2022 Council's public meeting a republished 2020 21 Annual Report was presented. This is an extract from the Erratum statement. ERRATUM: Erratum to the published Annual Report 2021/22.
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• The Report of Operations at page 47.
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Chrysanthemums Bendigo Australia
Last weekend, the small town of Laanecoorie came alive, as people flocked to the Mechanics Institute Hall for the Australian Chrysanthemum Championship Floral Art and Horticultural Show for 2022.
Flower enthusiasts came from far and wide to view the exhibits; the Show was also included as part of the Tiny Towns Arts Trail which featured creative highlights of the local Bloomsarea.of outstanding quality were on display, with Exhibition varieties featured by the members of the Bendigo Goldfields Chrysanthemum Association.
The judges, including local, Helen Lovel, representing Neutrog, no doubt would have had a difficult choice in establishing the winner, but were pleased to announce Graeme Cain as the new Australian Chrysanthemum Champion. We extend our congratulations to Graeme on his success.
The Welcome Record Team
Membership costs $50 for the year, or $80 if you'd like voting rights too at the AGM. Of course, a lot of members pay the $80 with the proviso they never have to vote on anything. Fair enough (members do not pay the $15 fee for events)! For all those who are not IT dinosaurs like me, you can use the QR Code on our Facebook page to pay your membership or donation or otherwise, join at any of our events.
The overwhelming feeling about this Club is friendship and a great sense of community. After every event, my husband Mick and I, have had such a happy time. The camaraderie among wonderful people, playing, helping and bringing such laughter, makes the Club so special. Thank you all.
We would also like to thank the Tarnagulla Supply Store, which makes great coffee and delicious food as well as having a huge stock of goods for their generous support each Raffle.
Longest drive: Will McNamee.
For many of us, it was the chance to par holes, using best balls from the trio at each shot (including putts). We all could talk about fabulous shots or putts later in the clubhouse (ha, and we did)!
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If teams were missing a third player, we could supply the "missing link" and even clubs, bag and buggy if needed. It was so wonderful seeing family and extended family groups walking around the course, while parents and friends played. Some children rode bicycles and were beautifully behaved. Other children were in pushers or prams and it was marvellous they could share the golfing fun with their parents.
The 3 Ball Ambrose Easter Cup was such a convivial event. Once again, laughter, cheers, clapping, oohs and ahhs could be heard all over the course.
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Pixie McNamee (100 years) sold raffle tickets and did a sterling job. Many thanks also to Jan, Jenny & Peter, Peter R and Meredith for helping ensure the day went so Oursmoothly.ClubPresident, Liam Radich (who does the flyers for each event) was married to lovely Tahnee Dowsett on the Gold Coast the Saturday one week before and they flew down to spend time in Tarnagulla as part of their Ihoneymoon.hadtheabsolute pleasure to team up with Liam and Tahnee as a trio and amazingly, we won! Liam played superbly, with long drives and accurate approach shots. Tahnee did a number of beautiful drives and long, long putts on the sands. I did some good drives and some nice approach shots, so we happened to become a really good team. It was fortunate that when I did an air shot, nothing relied upon it, as Liam or Tahnee had done good shots. We had 7 pars and that was an absolute eye
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The Course is open every day of the year. It's lovely seeing people playing when it suits them. Some play and have others walking with them. Fresh air, lovely bush surrounds and plenty of kangaroos to see.
Winning team: Tahnee Dowsett (Radich), Liam Radich, Mary McNamee.
Thank you to all who joined up as Members. After two years of many cancelled events due to Covid, we are wanting to encourage more members and raise money for the Club.
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Hi, all Members, Families, Friends & Supporters, well, what a wonderful day last Saturday was, with beautiful sunshine bathing everything in a glorious glow all day!
Mary McNameeSecretary
The Easter Cup was a wonderful event. Thanks to all. Now, our next event is on Saturday 14th May, with Tee Off between 9.00 10.00am. The event is the Par Three Par Tee. The course shall be transformed into nine Par 3 holes. You play for yourself and can play with mates, family or we can match you up with others. It will be fun and I can't wait!
opener to me to see how this lovely course could be played!!
Nearest the pin: Leo McCartin
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Did you know that children who attend school are FREE to join? So, only adults need to pay to join. This makes Membership very reasonable for families.
Tarnagulla & District Golf Club Easter Cup Report
Runners up team: Betty Higgs, Jenny Honeyman, Sonya Linehan.
Dave and his fabulous band of helpers had prepared the course beautifully. The course looked so clean and maintained and was a pleasure to play on. With most fairway weeds out of the way and rain on Monday and Tuesday, we expect the fairway grasses to be thriving by our next event on Saturday 14th May 2022 (Par Three Par Tee).
Reward for return of an iPhone XR which was lost last week on Broadway in the vicinity of the Dunolly Bakery. The iphone has a cracked screen and was in an aqua case. Please contact 0488 549 058.
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One box of thermal paper: 12 rolls. Size: 80cm 13.5cm. Call 5468 1205 to arrange pickup.
Alex’s Yard Maintenance Dunolly and surrounding areas Services - Lawn Mowing - Line trimming - Gutters Pressure washing and much more Alex McKinnon 0406 539 668
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Open Hours: 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 Sudoku No 5
Sunday 15th May: Music Afternoon at the Club. l will post information as soon as it is received.
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Last Wednesday 20th April, Dunolly hosted our last Monthly triples for the year. Mother Nature was kind to us, the sun shone and there was warmth in the air. Although the number of teams was down, 14 teams enjoyed a great afternoon of bowls. Ron Douglas and his team from Harcourt were victorious on the day, 82 Points, just beating the bowlers from Talbot 79 Points. Thank you, Barry Cann, for organising the Monthly Triples at Dunolly, there were Wednesdays when Barry could pull the few remaining hairs on his head out, making frantic phone calls when last minute hiccups
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Wednesday 4th May: Winter Jackpot Pairs. Remember the first and third Wednesday are at Dunolly, the second and fourth are played at Avoca. Both clubs will have limited finger food at a small cost. It is not too late to get a team together. Contact Barry Cann if you would like to play.
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Monday 2nd May: Monthly General Committee Meeting 7.30pm sharp. Many topics to discuss, including why Mr. Smith’s chickens are not laying, and his rooster is not happy.
Sunday 22nd May: AGM, Presentation and General Meeting. The day begins at 12 noon, with a BBQ lunch, courtesy of the Bowling Club, presentation, then followed by the AGM and General Meeting. Now is the time if you have an issue that concerns you, address this at the AGM, if we don’t know, we cannot address your concerns.
Last Monday 25th of April Anzac Day Bowls was held on a beautiful Autumn Day, 18 bowlers attending. Donations totaling $300 were collected for the local RSL. It was pleasing to see some new bowlers joining us and already enjoying the game. Congratulations to Raeleen and Greg, the winners on the day. I was told that our dear Jill played a game, after a few months’ absence. Thank you all for contributing towards this special day.
Thankhappened.you to all the volunteers that helped throughout the year, with our Monthly Triples your help is always appreciated.
Bowlers, Nomination Forms will be available, for volunteering in several roles within the club.Hannah Delconte
Anzac Day
May News
This week’s 1-6 were Matthew Bradley, Josh Goodman, Grant Raven, Dylan Bray, Jackson Goodwin and Ayden Lee. Our senior boys rounded out the day, with a fairly new line up, led by Captains Mitch Goodwin and Luke Crowley. The boys did well keeping the score pretty close for the first half of the game, making for a good competition and an excited sideline. As with everyone else, the scores didn’t represent the effort these boys made and against a very tough Harcourt well established side. Our goal kickers in the seniors for this week were Mitch 2 Fisher 1 Max 1 Xav 1 and Toby 1 and our 1 6 were 1. Mitch Goodwin 2. Bailey Wingrave 3. Joel Fisher 4. Jayden Beqir 5. Xavier Ryan 6. Adal Zuk. Great games all round.
If you would like to help us out on the day, please let us know; you can contact one of our friendly committee members, me, or just swing by on the day and ask where you are needed. Every bit helps and we truly appreciate all we get.
As many will also know, we have a HUGE milestone in our club this week, with much loved Eagle, Ashlee Lierich celebrating her 250th game.
Congratulations Ash on your milestone game. It is a wonderful achievement and we cannot wait to celebrate it with Pleaseyou.come and cheer her on and help us make it a special day for Ash.
From a spectator and president’s point of view, it was fantastic to see so many happy faces around, despite the scoreboards. To be a part of a crowd cheering on our teams is something many of us have missed. Great job Congratulationseveryone. to our milestone makers for last week. Brianna Lovel played her 50th in our 15s and Serena Lanfranchi played her 100th game in our B grade side. Both girls are seen around the club and very valued members of their teams.
See you on the weekend at Deledio Recreation Reserve.
A lot is on for this week, with a wonderful raffle at the gate, we also have our iPod shuffle night on from 6:30pm organised by our amazing social committee, so hang around after the game for a fun music filled night
Football
Next were our reserves boys, led by captain Dylan Bray, a new group consisting of a mix of long time Eagles and new, who have been training pretty consistently together you could already see a different look to the team. Again, the scoreboard didn’t reflect the changes and as a whole, the boys should be holding their head high, with lots of great things happening on the field. Our mix of players showed we are a competitive outfit who will improve week to week and always come away with something to work on.
This week sees us at home for the first time in 2022 and we as a club, cannot wait for our local supporters to finally be able to see what we can do out there. Thank you all for your patience, I know many have been itching to see us in action.
First up, thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed our season launch with us last Thursday night. We were lucky to have so many attending both senior and junior launches. Juniors did well and I would like to congratulate our ordinators, coaches and teams on presenting themselves so well and to those announced as captains. We were very spoilt with delicious pizza provided by Gold & Grain Café. Next up we had our seniors. Another congratulations to our co ordinator/manager, coaches, Captains and teams. Our seniors, as well as supporters and some sponsors were treated to a lovely dinner of pasta, together with some vegetables and chips, catered by the wonderful girls at Welcome Stranger & Co Café, who not only cooked us dinner, they served all of us and helped with clean Thankup.you to Councillor Liesbeth Long, who attended both our launches and not only got to meet the amazing people around our club, but also talked about our new building and the fundraising that needs to be done. It was wonderful to have you along Councillor, we hope you enjoyed your night.
Saturday saw some interesting games and I won’t talk too much about it, I will leave it to our Netball and Football departments to have their say.
Around the club
Sam WakemanPresident
It was fantastic to see our 14.5s out on the field for the first time in a few years. The boys (and girl) did a fantastic job out there against a strong Harcourt outfit. There was a lot of great passages of play and the group will come away with a few ideas on what to work on, but overall it was a great success, despite the scoreboard. 1 6 went to Isaac Scott, Liam Forster, Connor Owen Gale, Ned Crumpton, Zane Tyzack, Ben Raczynski. Good luck against Lexton Eaglets.
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Dunolly Football Netball Club
We are up against Lexton which will be a challenge but one we are excited to take on.
in the club community but the wider Central Goldfields Shire community with the Wingman Off court Champion Award. Ashlee played a vital role in the 2014 MCDFNL team’s involvement in the Regional state league Offcompetition.thecourt
Dunolly 17 defeated by Harcourt 28. Incentives went to Miya and Ruby 17s. For a brand new bunch of girls, they played amazingly as a team. Very promising signs, with the score being Dunolly 14 defeated by Harcourt 29, incentive was awarded to Teagan, C Grade The score does not reflect the fight these ladies displayed. Keep at it ladies!
Mel Schodde Netball Co ordinator
Ashlee has an amazing ability to read the play, take crucial intercepts and gives strength and drive right up the court. She has shown versatility in playing all positions on the court over her career.
Ashlee has made a massive contribution to the Dunolly Football Netball Club. She has had multiple coaching stints from juniors through to seniors. When she’s not coaching or playing, you’ll find her either umpiring, working in the canteen, performing administration duties or supporting the teams on court.
Katie Lovell
DFNC Netball President Melanie Schodde said “The Dunolly Football Netball Club is honoured to have had the services, dedication and talent of Ashlee and congratulate her on this milestone.
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Ashlee has been a part of grand finals in the MCDFNL in 2005 winning the U17 premiership, runners up in 2007 and A grade 2008 and 2009 premiers. Ashlee has been the MCDFNL A grade Nalder Tracey Medal recipient in 2010, 2012 and again 2017. She has earned multiple club Best and Fairest trophies while also honoured as Best Clubperson.Ashleehas represented the MCDFNL in Interleague squads for many years including captaining the side. In 2013 Ashlee was recognised for her leadership not only
DNFC Ashlee Lierich 250 game milestone
Dunolly Football Netball Club continued Netball
Our 11s started the day strong, winning 18 1. All players contributed to the win, but incentives were awarded to Melody and Kimmy. The 13s took a little bit to find their feet, but steadily improved as the game went on; Dunolly 8 defeated by Harcourt 23, the Incentive went to Abby,15s. These girls played some great passages of netball and showed a never give up attitude.
Ashlee Lierich joined the Dunolly Football Netball Club in 2005 quickly becoming a stand out defender in the U17 team whilst also playing A grade games that year indicating her outstanding ability early.
Dunolly 4 defeated by Harcourt 77 The Welcome Stranger incentive went to Olivia and our Club Incentive to Cinta, B Grade. The girls made it very hard for Harcourt to score and drive up the court was great. Dunolly 9 defeated by Harcourt 47 the JM Leech Incentive went to Ellen and the Club incentive to Hayley. A Grade came up against a very tall and well oiled Harcourt side. They fought hard all day, but Harcourt were just too good. Dunolly 21 Harcourt 63, incentives went to Ella and the Railway Hotel incentive went to CongratulationsKate. to Brianna Lovel who played her 50th Club game and to Serena Lanfranchi who played her 100th Club Game.
Ashlee has been an active DFNC Committee member for multiple years including Club President in 2019 and 2020.
You will not find a better role model for the next generation of netballers at the club, nor a more passionate, hard working and enthusiastic club member.”
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Sponsored by PMAV, Haymes Paints at Ringwood, Astbury Welding & Contracting, Maryborough and Troy Walker Electrical, Maryborough, it has been a true example of what can be achieved when businesses, organisations and individuals work together towards a common goal in a community.
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The completion of this mural has been part of a long time dream of well known local identity and PMAV President, Jason Cornish. We congratulate Jason on his vision and dedication in bringing this to fruition and look forward to hearing about his plans for future projects.
Embracing Dunolly’s heritage streetscape, gold history and art have come together in this eye catching mural, on the façade of the old Goldsearch building, originally the CBC FollowingBank.thediscovery of the Welcome Stranger nugget at Moliagul on 5th February 1869, by John Deason and Richard Oates, it was transported to Dunolly to be weighed and cut into pieces. Shortly afterwards, a photograph of the Deason and Oates families was taken to recreate the discovery and record it for posterity.
Welcome Stranger Heritage portrayed in new Mural
photographs by Jenny Scott
Talented Canberra artist, Biin Art by has magically captured the essence of this photograph over this recent long weekend, in a mammoth effort, at the same time happily fielding off questions from interested onlookers. Coinciding with the Tiny Towns Arts Trail, Biin had plenty of admirers of the different stages of his work, as locals and visitors to town were amazed at the emerging transformation of the iconic blue building.