Dunolly & District Community News
ISSN 2653-4754 Issue 24
Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Entertainment at the Bowls Club What a wonderful and heartwarming experience at the Bowling Club last Sunday afternoon. We were treated to the amazing talents of the beautiful Chenai Boucher performing for us. She is an accomplished musician, playing guitar, keyboard and harmonica and teamed up with our local band The Groove Dudes (under the alias of The Country Dudes for the day) and they kept our feet tapping along to the music. Chenai has written most of the songs she shared with us and many were inspired by memories of her life experiences. She and her
partner Brett, originally come from Rockhampton, where Chenai had become very well-known, and now they have settled in Bendigo. The two Jans “discovered” Chenai when they heard her sing there and she accepted an invitation to come to Dunolly to entertain us. She has already performed at the Railway Hotel recently and when you hear Chenai sing, you just want more. We were also treated to our Jan Stephenson with his group and later with Chenai when they sang duets together. I thought Jan sounded very much like Johnny Cash in one of his songs.
To add to the fun of the afternoon, Chenai managed to influence many brave souls to join in dancing the Nutbush under her supervision. A few enthusiastic visitors tried their hand at bowling on the well-tended greens of the club. A big thank you must go to the Dunolly Bowls Club for putting on these music afternoons and to the wonderful friendly duo of Raeleen and Don behind the bar. It was great to see so many bowlers and townsfolk in attendance. Well done. Cynthia Lindsay
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I found the name of the leaf insect I mentioned a while back. It is a katydid, which I thought was an American insect, but apparently, they are all over the place. I knew it was not a mantis. I have been fascinated by them forever. When Daughter Ramble was at primary school, she took a mantis nest to school in a jar for show and tell. It hatched on the school bus, causing a bit of excitement. The baby mantis is minute and almost transparent. There are dozens, if not hundreds of them in each nest. Why is it that jobs we keep putting off for any excuse at all, usually only take a little while to do? I am not talking about painting the house. Nearly had a bathroom flood last week, that would have taken some explaining to the insurance company. When I turn on the shower, I toss the washer in so the hot water warms it up. A cold damp washer is horrible. I was held up for a minute or two and when I got back and opened the curtain, I found that the washer had fallen onto the drain hole. This blocked the water from getting away and it was just about to come over the edge of the shower base. I reckon that anyone with a good aim and a good flat stone would be able to skip it a long way down our road when the potholes fill with water after rain. Rosie
From The Fun Joke Book A man went to the doctor and the doctor said, "You have the dirtiest, most unkempt, uncivilised body I have ever seen." The patient said, "That's funny, that's what the other doctor said yesterday." "Then why did you come to see me?" "I wanted a second opinion," replied the patient. On the first day of springtime, my true love gave to me: five packs of seed, four sacks of fertilizer, three cans of weed killer, two bottles of insect spray and a pruning knife for the pear tree.
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New policeman on the beat My name is Leading Senior Constable Stuart Buchanan. I am normally stationed at Maryborough but I will be filling in for Leading Senior Constable Taylor for the next few months while he takes leave. The Goldfields Police Service Area is committed to keeping a local police presence in Dunolly. Over the last couple of weeks, I have been encouraged to find a thriving and active community that is really going places — with a bustling main street, several new homes being built and plenty of active sporting and community groups. I am slowly getting around and meeting people and have already stopped in at some of the groups and businesses in the area. As I move about and conduct patrols, I will not always be sitting in the police station. Victoria Police will always provide a response in the area and you should dial ‘000’ for urgent police attendance. Calls to the Dunolly Police Station on 5468 1100 will result in an automated message before being transferred to Maryborough, if I don’t answer. The Police Assistance Line (PAL) also operates to take reports for non-urgent matters such as thefts, lost property, property damage or graffiti, to register a party or advise that your premises is vacant. PAL can be contacted by phone on 131444 or online at www.police.vic.gov.au. It is important to report all crimes as this information is used to better target patrols in the local area. Suspicious activity or other information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. Just a reminder that school is back this week which results in short periods of high traffic and pedestrian movements before and after school. Please slow down in school zones to protect the local children and families attending those areas. Be sure to also check out the ‘Eyewatch — Goldfields Police Service Area’ page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ eyewatchgoldfields for information and news. Leading Senior Constable Stuart Buchanan
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Letters to the Editor Recently I’ve been making calls to locals in Dunolly and surrounding areas to chat about what matters to them most. Many people have told me how they are struggling with their energy bills, on top of juggling the cost of petrol, groceries, and other household bills. I talked to them about how the Andrews Labor Government is wanting to save them and other local families, money by making their power bill a bit fairer. From 1 July, every Victorian household is now eligible for a once-off $250 Power Saving Bonus payment for using the Victorian Energy Compare website. It is designed to help you get the best deal on your electricity bill and even if you are already on the best plan, you’ll still get a $250 payment. Many households who use the website save around $330 off their power bill. Combined with the Power Saving Bonus, that’s nearly $600 back in your pocket! You can visit https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call 1800 000 832 to get your free $250 payment today. All you need is your electricity bill to apply. The Power Saving Bonus, plus everything else the Andrews Labor Government is doing to help families out — like making kinder free for three and four-year olds from next year, will help locals focus on the stuff that really matters — like taking the kids or grandkids to the movies on the weekend, or going out for dinner. Martha Haylett – Labor candidate for Ripon
It was the thrill of a lifetime to be involved in the Dunolly versus Royal Park footy match on Saturday 9th July. It was only as Field Umpire, but it was great to be involved and to witness first hand the thrilling game with multiple lead changes throughout the game which culminated in Dunolly coming from 7 points down with two minutes left to win the game. The thrill goes a lot deeper than that. Though my direct family is largely from Melbourne, our descendants are Bealiba (Cochranes), Moliagul and Dunolly tracing back to 1850s. We have visited the district a couple of times and relished attending the 2014 Commemorative Day for a Lovel family headstone at Bealiba Cemetery. This time, however, it was a genuine connection rather than a visit. Dunolly footy/netball ground is quintessential Australia and whilst pictures paint a thousand words, actions and atmosphere speak a thousand more. To see Katie Lovel's name on the Honour Board as a life member made me very proud — even though I have never met her, nor Mark. Good wishes all as your seemingly idyllic lifestyle rolls on — though idyllic is the image taken by a city dweller and country folk may have a whole different story to tell I bet. I was lucky to meet two champion local people - Isaac (boundary umpire) and Natalie (Secretary). I am so glad that in 2022 Dunolly life is able to thrive. Ian Lovel, Ballarat
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STP or Single Touch Payroll, has now been compulsory for employers for the past couple years. STP took over the old system of reporting employee’s earnings at the end of each financial year, by producing a Group Certificate. With STP an employee’s earnings are reported to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) at the end of each pay cycle. Meaning, employees can log into myGov on a regular basis and see what their year-to-date earnings are at any time during the year. What this means for Bookkeepers, we still have the same deadline as with Group Certificates of 14th July, but we now must complete a “finalisation event”, which will make the employees earnings “Tax Ready” with the ATO and ready to finalise/submit their tax return. If the employee’s earnings are not “Tax Ready” – they can still lodge their return but run the risk of changes being made and potentially they may have to pay back a refund, they were not entitled to. We are right in the thick of “finalisations”, but if you need any assistance with yours, please feel free to give us a call. Also please be aware that STP v2 is now being implemented. If you need more info on STP v2 we are happy to assist. Don’t forget that Fair work raised the minimum wages by 5% payable from the first full pay period after 1st July. And – another Don’t forget – SGC (Superannuation Guarantee also increased to 10.5% from 1st July. Rob – 0488 782 929 – rob@bumsbookkeeping.com Robyn – 0409 787 425 – robyn@bumsbookkeeping.com
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Held annually in August across multiple Victorian shires, “Words in Winter” 2022 is a writers’ festival celebrating stories and ideas shared by local and visiting presenters, through performance, music, storytellers, authors, comedy, poetry, talks, workshops and exhibitions. This year the festival events will be inspired by words that have pushed the envelope, stirred passions and changed the world. In the Goldfields, we have many talented people who care deeply for country, flora and fauna, and who love the planet we live on. This year, the Arts Hub will focus the spotlight on three female authors who have written thought-provoking works, to educate, heal and engage. Please join us at the Arts Hub on Sunday 7th August for a relaxed afternoon where you can meet these three women authors, engage in conversation and explore their published works. Let me introduce you to our featured authors: Em Goldy: Has written and published her first book which has been brewing since 2016, when she first wrote the poems for “Invisible Connections” which through poems and artworks explores the connections we all share with our planet, and how disrespect for our earth impacts all. The watercolour artworks are by Edenhope artist Geoff Forster, these will also be exhibited. Louise Cooper: “My Creative Recovery” is an activity
book designed to support wellbeing through the hard times that we face. Author and artist, Louise Cooper, worked with therapists in flood devastated Lismore, to design and send 1600 of these books to the floodaffected children of the Northern Rivers. Designed with transferability in mind, these books are perfect for children and youth facing other battles such as recovering from the pandemic. She has also written “Banjo Bilby's Small Schools Big Adventures” a book which follows Banjo Bilby on his big adventure through the postal system to small schools around Australia, meeting children and learning about life in their parts of Australia. Susan Day: Artist and author Susan Day’s “Colouring for Wildlife” is a fun colouring book designed for adults and children alike. There are 22 images altogether and each one shows an Australian animal with something you might find in a thrift shop. Some of the designs include two lizards climbing over a cupcake stand, an echidna covered in buttons and a snake wrapped around teacups. There’s a kangaroo knitting a scarf, a crocodile playing twister, butterflies playing cards and so much more. Profits go to wildlife rescue groups, so grab your pencils and unwind, destress and relax while helping Australia’s amazing animals. All these published works will be for sale, entry will be by gold coin donation and afternoon tea will be available. Lynda Vater
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Sunday afternoon on Broadway There were many people enjoying the winter sunshine on Broadway on Sunday afternoon. Most eateries and businesses were open, with Warm Welcome carts filled with goodies and some interesting vehicles and bikes lining Broadway. Welcome Stanger and Co held a pop-up shop with interesting items for sale and live music out the front. Both the Museum and Puzzleflat Gallery were open and welcomed a steady stream of visitors.
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Coliban Water Community Draft Launch Coliban Water is inviting customers to comment on its Community Draft, which is a summary of the intended levels of pricing and investment for the next five years. Managing Director Damian Wells said the draft plan considers feedback from customers, including a 32member Community Panel. “For the first time in our history, we supported an independently facilitated Community Panel to ensure we had strong community participation in our planning for the future,” said Mr Wells . “The Panel worked for five days to develop recommendations that have been accepted by the Coliban Water Board. The recommendations of the Panel, combined with customer feedback we have been gathering over the past five years, inform our draft pricing plan. “The region is at a critical point in its water supply and demand. We are experiencing the effects of climate change, our population is growing and our infrastructure is aging. A key aspect of our plan is to increase capital investment to $435 million for upgrades and renewals of our water service assets including drinking water plants, sewerage treatment facilities and pipe networks in the towns we serve.” Coliban Water is 100% customer funded, and the water and sewage services in our region are managed and operated on behalf of the community by Coliban Water. “The money that our customers pay through their water and sewer bill goes towards infrastructure and services that benefit the entire community and the environment. Our infrastructure needs constant attention to remain efficient and meet demand,” Mr Wells said. A formal review process of pricing is completed every five years by the independent Essential Services Commission
to ensure the outcomes reached and the bills customers pay recover only what we need, that there are built-in measures to protect the most vulnerable in our communities, and that a balance is struck between delivering reasonable prices today and preparing for the future. “Our consultation process has established that our customers understand the need for a modest increase in customer bills to invest in our water assets,” Mr Wells said. “The plan proposes to phase-in price rises from 2023 to 2028. For the average household, this results in bill increases of approximately $0.70 per week, excluding inflation. This modest increase will be invested into upgrades and renewals of our assets and supporting customers experiencing vulnerability, while still remaining below the national average water bill,” he said. Coliban Water recognises the cost of living pressures facing some members of our community. As a result, the proposed price increase will be phased-in over the first two years to make the transition for customers a smoother one. “Our Customer Support Programs will be boosted to $570,000 per year to support residential and business customers who may need assistance. Our team is trained to provide confidential advice, support or referral to other services,” Mr Wells said. The Community Draft is open throughout the month of July for customer feedback. “We are encouraging all our customers to read the draft plan and have their say.” The draft plan is now available via this link: https://connect.coliban.com.au/community-draft Rebecca McHutchison Coliban Water
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Dunolly and District Neighbourhood Centre We are located in the old Nurses’ Home beside the hospital on Havelock Street. Monday to Thursday 9am to 3.30pm (lunch break in the middle); and Dunolly Arts Hub, on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets.
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Ballroom dancing at St. John’s Hall, Barkly St — times change. ‘Whispering Weeders’ garden club — last Monday of the month. Meet at the Centre. Mosaic making at the Arts Hub from 10am. Card making and scrapbooking with Rhonda 3rd Monday of the month.
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Woodwork shed from 9am. Family History group from 1pm.
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Craft group from 10am. Table tennis 9am to 12pm (Golf Course on Separation Road) Evening session available for interested people.
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Golden Triangle Archers 10am, 4th Sunday of the month (Archery Range behind Deledio Reserve; enter via Elgin Street) Next Dunolly Shoot July 24th.
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ARCHERY TWO DAY TRAD SHOOT: 13th and 14th August. ARTS HUB CRAFT EXHIBITION: 20th and 21st August. TOWN GARAGE SALE: Saturday 15th October. STARGAZERS ASTRONOMY CLUB: Date To be confirmed.
The Arts Hub are hosting their Goldfields Craft Exhibition this year, on August 20th and 21st…so get crafting! Any enquiries, please call Lynda on 0418 8754 53. This year’s Town Garage Sale will be held on 15th. October We will put the message out once we’re ready for people to add their homes to the list, so watch this space
NEW Power Saving Bonus through Energy Compare for all households Well, it has arrived — the state government have a new bonus for us to claim! This one is available for ALL households as a oneoff payment to the account holder. It involves logging onto the Energy Compare website and receiving a list of the different energy providers out there, and their yearly rate for your individual household. There are a few questions to answer, and it can be a bit daunting if you aren’t comfortable using the computer. If you need a helping hand applying for this bonus, give me a call at the Centre and we’ll schedule a time for you to meet with me, just bring your most recent power bill, and you can relax with a cuppa while I tap away! Kath Ryan, Co-ordinator 5468 1511 18 Havelock St Dunolly, beside the hospital admin@dunnhc.com.au
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Also available at the centre Rooms available for small meetings. NBN internet and cosy lounge with split system with tea/ coffee available to all residents. Drop in! Board games, jigsaw puzzles, and an expanding library await.
Upcoming events for the calendar Card making and scrapbooking with Rhonda is back on Monday 18th July at 1.30pm. For $12, everything you need is provided, and Rhonda will guide you through an enjoyable session. The Whispering Weeders next meet on Monday 25th July. The Weeders are visiting the workshop at Metal Garden Marong, meet at the Centre; time will be confirmed next week. Call me at the Centre for further details, they always welcome new members! The Golden Triangle Archers are hosting their much-loved Two Day Trad Shoot on 13th and 14th August and it looks to be a huge weekend for them. The wonderful Dunolly CFA are helping with the catering, and no doubt many sausages will be consumed. Have a great weekend, team! The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022 — Page 9
Dunolly RTC July News Twenty plus years Due to the dreaded and well-spread COVID virus, the RTC did not get to celebrate its 20th year of operation. It would have been a perfect time in 2021, to thank Rosa Halas for all her years at the RTC, together with a special celebration of the dedicated volunteers and committee members.
Dunolly Community Bus — sponsored by Community Bank Maldon and District Our community and visitors to Dunolly and district are very fortunate to be able to take advantage of a free weekly bus trip into Maryborough. The bus leaves the RTC each Friday morning at 10am and returns from the Woolworths bus stop at approximately 12noon to 12.15pm. This is usually enough time for people to do their weekly shop. Alternatively, some stay on in Maryborough to catch up with friends, who then drive them home. It is of great benefit to people who don’t have their own cars, or even to just save petrol, particularly with the prices these days. Some people also just go along for a change of scenery and the company. Carol, one of our regular passengers, had this to say about her experience of the Dunolly Community Bus. “I catch the bus to save on petrol. I find the service easy to use. It could be a bit longer in Maryborough though. We arrive back in Dunolly at 12.30pm, which gives me enough to time to do what I need to. I would be happy to tell someone else to use the service. Definitely come, it is a good trip.” The drivers are a friendly bunch and always willing to help with shopping carts. There is also space for a mobility scooter if required. Each driver is a volunteer and is rostered on at least once a month. Due to changes in personal circumstances, drivers need to sometimes change their days. This is arranged through the coordinator at the RTC who rejigs the roster and reminds each driver of their schedule. Two of the drivers are finishing up at the end of 2022, therefore the RTC is on the lookout for new volunteers to do the driving. If anyone has a light/medium rigid licence and is willing to devote a couple of hours, once per month, we would be very happy to hear from you. There is one candidate already, who will be trained as soon as possible. We need another person to even out the roster. Please contact the RTC on 5468 1205 if you can help.
So far, brochures, maps and tourist information have been ‘flying’ off the trolley. Monika, our treasurer, sources many of the brochures from the Maryborough Information Centre, with whom we are working in conjunction, by keeping a tally of brochures taken. This information is to be forwarded to them so they can ascertain how certain information is received and required.
Events in Dunolly and District The front window beside the door to the RTC office/bank has been reconfigured to a What’s On notice window. Please remember to advise us if you have an event you would like to advertise. The purpose is to support the town of Dunolly and district in its efforts to build up tourist and visitor numbers who travel through all of the tiny towns in the area. The other purpose is to combine with other businesses in town who run events, like the Art Gallery, Town Hall and Neighbourhood Centre. Town cooperation is of value to all who live here and beyond.
Use it or Lose it One popular adage which has guided recommendations to older adults is "use it or lose it," meaning that one must continually engage in and practise an ability or risk losing it. Practising a physical skill such as basketball or golf clearly leads to improved performance. For more information on this look at: https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/. In the context of the RTC — Use it or Lose it relates to the services offered at the RTC: a dedicated Centrelink area, booking V/Line tickets, dry cleaning agent, computer usage, photocopying, laminating and tourist information. We invite the community to come and use our services.
Staff requirements As well as a volunteer bus driver, we are also looking for an office cleaner for a small remuneration, someone who would be willing to do one to one and half hours per week. The current cleaner is finding the job harder, due to back problems. If anyone is interested, please call Suzy on 03 5468 1205 for more information. Suzy Anderson RTC Coordinator
Information Trolley As you may have noticed, many shops in Broadway have a ‘Warm Welcome’ cart or trolley on the pavement in front of their business, filled with selected items from their range of wares. The RTC also has one, holding information and brochures, located in front of the blue door at 107 Broadway. As the office is not open on the weekend or holidays, it was decided to put a trolley out on Saturday and Sunday for the benefit of visitors to Dunolly. Page 10 The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022
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More success for international artist Philippe de Kraan is a locally-based artist who is continuing his run of international success. Born in Amsterdam and moving to Melbourne at an early age, Philippe later returned to Europe, where he held many successful one-man exhibitions in several countries. Back in Melbourne, he continued to dedicate his life to his art, to this date notching up a total of 48 one-man exhibitions, with his works also being featured by Nissarana Galleries in Melbourne and Noosa. In 2019, his art was introduced to the United States, where he has since been represented by the Saphira & Ventura Gallery in New York. His participation in prestigious events over the last couple of years, such as the Scope Art Fair, Hamptons Fine Art Fair in New York and the Palm Beach Show in Miami, Florida, continue to raise his international profile. The Gallery has also expanded the demand for Philippe’s art, by introducing several of his important works in NFT format, these being shown in exhibitions in the Gallery, also in Chicago and at the International Art Forum in Cairo. I first met Philippe over 20 years ago and early last year he moved here to the country from Melbourne, since then having completed several large works. This week, from 14th to 17th July, several of these more recent paintings will be featured by Artist Cartel at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair in New York. Together with several other exciting developments in the United States in the pipeline, including his 49th one-man show this November at the Saphira & Ventura Gallery in New York and working with a top LA gallery, this year is shaping up to be a milestone one in his career. Locally, one of Philippe’s earlier brush and ink works
gained much interest when it was on show in the window of Puzzleflat Art Gallery in Dunolly, to help promote the Portrait Prize, as part of the Tiny Towns Arts Trail. In more recent weeks, one of his limited-edition prints, “The Enchanter” has been shown in the Gallery, accompanying the current exhibition “Postcards from Home” which finishes this Sunday, 17th July. Jenny Scott.
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Central Goldfields Shire Council News Councillor Liesbeth Long
I love the great outdoors and try and spend as much time outside as I can. It lifts my mood and recharges my batteries. One of the outdoor activities I like to partake in, is overnight and multiday hiking, whereby I carry a tent, sleeping bag, air bed, stove, food and clothing all on my back. Recently a hiking buddy of mine and I decided to hike the 10kms from Dunolly to Waanyarra Camping Ground. The weather was perfect and after a quick lunch at the Dunolly Bakery, we set off, heading north through the bush. The walking was easy, along wide well-maintained tracks. We chatted the whole way and it was only a couple of hours or so before we reached Waanyarra. We checked out the old cemetery first, then headed for camp, where we set up our tents. We missed the sign that said “day use only” in the middle and unfortunately had our tents set up before we realised that we were supposed to be on the outside. We asked a few of the other campers, but nobody minded, so we left the tents where they were. The site was well-kept and there were about a dozen caravans dotted around. There is a stone shelter, drop toilets and a couple of rainwater tanks. We met a few of the other campers, all from out of town and most were prospectors. As a Councillor, I love speaking to visitors to get their impressions of our beautiful area that we call home. I wasn’t disappointed and everyone we spoke to, held the area in high regard. After a “pot wash” it was time for dinner and then a game of Uno cards, before retiring to bed. It was a chilly night but I have a super-warm down sleeping bag, so I was toasty warm. The next day we had breakfast, packed up and hiked the 10kms back to Dunolly. It was such a nice overnighter and one I’m keen to do again. We are so blessed to have these great facilities right in our back yard for everyone to enjoy! https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/visit-loddon-valley/ waanyarra-camping-grounds Cr Liesbeth Long
Citizenship Ceremony Congratulations to seven local residents who became Australian citizens as part of a Citizenship Ceremony held in Maryborough on Wednesday 6th July. The seven residents represent five countries (Sri Lanka, Canada, New Zealand, Philippines and India). Council administers Citizenship Ceremonies on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit www.citizenship.gov.au
2021 Census data Did you know the first release of the 2021 Census data is now available. Conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years, the Census is a national survey which reveals the economic, social and cultural make-up of our states, cities and towns. In the Central Goldfields since 2016: ∑ Our population has increased 3.75% from 12,995 to 13,483 people. ∑ An additional 368 homes have been built. ∑ Our median age is 52 years, rising from 50 years of age. ∑ Our average weekly income is $503 - a rise of 11%. ∑ 47% of our population own their own homes. ∑ 16.3% of our population volunteers. You can explore data from the 2021 Census at www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data
Kinder registration now open Registrations are now open for 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten in 2023. First round registrations close on Friday, 23rd July. Parents and carers can apply for all kindergartens across the Shire using one form — with all seven kindergartens participating in the Centralised Kindergarten Registration Program. To find out more, and to register, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment CGSC News Media Release
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Church Notices Catholic Church, Dunolly There will be Assembly at St Mary's Church on Sunday 17th July at 8.30. We had a baptism at Mass on Sunday. According to the current patriarch Peter, Elsie Rose was the sixth generation of the Daly family to be baptised at St Mary's. R. Mecredy
Uniting Church, Dunolly Service on July 17th at 9.30am will be led by Jim McKenzie. Uniting outreach will be in Dunolly on Thursday 14th July. Linda Pickering
St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly Rev Canon Heather Blackman Parish Office, Nightingale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964 Eucharist Services are held every fourth Thursday at 10am, COVID restrictions permitting. The next Eucharist Service will be Thursday, 28th July. Esmé Flett “Do to others as you would have them do to you. Love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return”. Luke 6.31, 35
St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba Davies Street Bealiba Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month. Priest-in-Charge Reverend Judi Bird. Heather Cooper
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Green Family Reunion The reopening of the Railway Hotel prompted the extended Green Family to have a June catch up, in honour of Dunollyborn Eva Green’s (nee Dawson) birthday. Eva was born in Dunolly on 27th June,1900 and died in Bendigo in her 98th year. Her father Tommy Dawson was the boot maker on Broadway and her mother Lucy Dawson (nee Clarke) lived all her 99-year long life in Dunolly. Eva’s six sons, Kevin (dec), Jack, Tom (dec), Ron, Walter (dec) and Lawrie were all born in Dunolly. She raised them in Greens Lane, Llanelly. The war years were tough for Eva as husband Eric served in the AIF for the duration of the conflict. Despite this, her boys were always well-fed, did well at school and despite being farm boys, were very well dressed, courtesy of Eva’s professional sewing skills. Her father-in-law Arthur Green helped her raise the boys and run the farm. Arthur also worked in a local camp for Italian internees, along with serving as a Bet Bet Shire Councillor for an amazing 40 years - until 1961. Arthur was succeeded in the Shire by his daughter Greta’s husband, Bob Gray. Eva lovingly cared for her father-in-law in his last years until his passing in 1967, aged 97. Pictured Right: Eva Mary Green, nee Dawson on her Wedding Day.
Kevin, Jack, Tom, Ron, Walter (my father) all wearing clothes lovingly sewn by their mother Eva even the ties! Page 14 The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022
Green Family Reunion Our family enjoyed a Sunday roast in the Railway Hotel dining room, home cooked just the way Eva loved to make it for her sons, grandchildren and great grand children. Jack and Lawrie (who both reside in Bendigo) two of the remaining three Green brothers (Toowoombabased Ron couldn’t make it) did a family Q and A, regaling the family with stories of their upbringing in the district, which included quite a few laughs. Kevin’s son Gerald presented a traditional slide show, complete with photos of the fires which razed the district, including Great grandfather Arthur’s home in the mid 60’s. The rest of us shared many photo albums, wedding photos and more. Oldest granddaughter, Christine, her sister Jo and I (along with a couple of husbands) had dinner the night before at the Tarnagulla pub, where we met relief barman Barry Condick, who knew our fathers and uncles and had in his words “knocked around” with Jack and Ron. We’re sure we only got to the tip of that cheeky iceberg! After two years of the pandemic, we hope the extended family did our bit for the local economy, enjoying the fabulous hospitality of the new Railway owners, spent up at the delicious bakery and slept well at the Dunolly Caravan Park and a number of bed and breakfasts. Some of us had time to visit the family graves in Tarnagulla, which include Eva and Eric Green, Arthur and Maggie Green and even Arthur’s parents, Thomas and Sarah Green. Heartfelt thanks to Loddon Shire Councillor Linda Jungwirth, who visited the cemetery earlier this year, to help me weed and clean up the family plots. Afternoon rain halted the family’s intention to visit our Dawson, Flett and Harrop ancestors in the Dunolly Cemetery. But we’ve hatched a plan to do that for Eva’s birthday in 2023. Thanks, Dunolly, for always welcoming us Green kids and see you next year - if not before. Danielle Green, eldest daughter of Walter Green
Eric Green, Arthur Green holding Christine Veltman nee Green and Kevin Green. About the author: Danielle Green MP has served in the Victorian Parliament for 20 years and is currently the Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Regional Victoria. She is a frequent visitor to the Central Goldfields and Loddon Shires. She has no aspiration to emulate the 40year community service record of her Great Grandfather Arthur Green, as she will end her parliamentary service this November. Danielle will however then spend much more time in the district, catching up with friends and family, and researching the long family history of the area.
Just a small group of the 40 Greens who ate Sunday Roast at the Railway. Danielle (eldest daughter of Walter), Lawrie, Barry (second son of Tom) Barry (son of Jack) Jack, Jennifer Molner (eldest daughter of Lawrie) Josephine Ranner (youngest daughter of Kevin) and Wilma Plozza-Green (widow of Walter) The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022 — Page 15
Open call for the next generation of forest firefighters
Local Grants Supporting local communities
The Andrews Labor Government is recruiting 300 forest firefighters to help keep Victorians safe over the upcoming fire season. Recruitment opened today for 300 project firefighters to work with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) over summer, encouraging Victorians who are passionate about protecting their communities and the environment to apply for a new challenge. The Labor Government is delivering tangible employment, training and pathway opportunities for regional communities, with project firefighters based at more than 80 locations throughout the state. The new positions are for a range of seasonal roles including general firefighters, fire support officers and rappel crews. The fixed term positions are based across regional Victoria and successful recruits will undertake emergency response activities, planned burning, pest and weed control, road maintenance and other land management activities. Eighteen of the roles are dedicated for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, helping Traditional Owners to care for Country and lead cultural burning. The new recruits will add to Victoria’s existing 300 project firefighters who are supported by more than 2,000 permanent staff who can be called on to perform emergency roles when required. Crews will work alongside key fire management agencies including the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Rescue Victoria. Applications for project firefighter positions close on Sunday 31 July. For further information and to apply visit ffm.vic.gov.au or call 136 186. Quotes attributable to Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio “If you are keen to work outdoors and want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that helps protect our communities and environment, then I encourage you to apply.” Quote attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford MP “This is a great employment opportunity for our regional communities and I’d encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to consider becoming a seasonal project firefighter.” Quotes attributable to Forest Fire Management Victoria Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman “You could be operating heavy machinery one week and responding to an emergency the next – no two days are the same and I encourage interested people to apply. “Successful recruits will be fully trained and get the opportunity to work with experienced staff from a range of fire management agencies right across the state, and potentially nationally and internationally if required.’” Hon Jaala Pulford State Labour Member for Western Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting local councils and community groups to create better public spaces and improved streetscapes across the state. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, today announced applications are open in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne for the Labor Government’s $20 million Living Local Fund. The Fund is supporting a wide range of potential projects from upgraded halls to art installations and community gardens. The Living Local Fund is part of the Government’s Our Regions and our Suburbs: Living Local Initiative and is designed to ensure local towns will have the infrastructure and equipment they need to continue to thrive. Local councils and community organisations can apply for two types of grants: ∑ Grants between $20,000 to $200,000 will be available for infrastructure projects including new playgrounds and community gardens, splash pads, art installations and community halls upgrades. ∑ Grants between $2,000 to $20,000 will also be available for local councils and community organisations to undertake minor refurbishments, buy new equipment such as kitchen appliances, laptops and audio-visual equipment. Through Metropolitan and Regional Partnerships, the community has advocated the importance of living locally. The Fund is designed to support a wide range of locally led projects and equipment purchases for community organisations to improve liveability. Projects in areas most impacted by the pandemic and projects that align with the Government’s 20-Minute neighbourhood principles will be given priority. The 20Minute Neighbourhood principle aims to create local hubs where people can access services, like health facilities, parks and shops within a 20-minute walk from home. The Living Local Fund grant applications are now open and will close on Sunday 14th August 2022. For more information visit djpr.vic.gov.au/living-local. Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford MP “It’s great for our regional towns to have even more of a chance to support their local communities to build stronger connections for the future.” “The Living Local Fund is a great initiative to provide the infrastructure and equipment that our communities need, while supporting local jobs and the economy.” Hon Jaala Pulford State Labour Member for Western Victoria
Is looking for new members to join our volunteer group. If you make crafts and would like to sell them, live locally and would consider volunteering to work in our shop 2 days a month, please come and see us at 48 Tuaggra Street, Maryborough (near Woolworth’s carpark). The shop is open 7 days a week. Page 16 The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022
Stories from Cynthia — Disasters It would seem that among my friends and acquaintances I have earned a rather dubious reputation of courting disaster and ending up in very strange situations. Take last week, for example, when I took out my green bin to the nature strip, a car drove past slowly and I thought the driver waved and I waved back, thinking it resembled my daughter, Mel. I was surprised when she didn’t stop. As I went back through the gate, I felt something touch my leg and looked down to see Jack, Mel’s Jack Russell. Very puzzled as to why she had kept going and dropped off her dog, I went inside and rang her, but no answer. Jack did all the usual things, as he loved visiting me, and he explored the familiar spots and then jumped up on my knee. When I went outside, he happily followed, running round the garden as he always does. Finally, I got on to Mel and asked her why she had dropped Jack off and driven away. She had no idea what I was talking about because she said she was looking at Jack sitting in front of the heater. Oh no! I had kidnapped someone’s dog! I took him out the front and rang my neighbour to see if she knew of anyone nearby with a Jack Russell and she mentioned a house further up. When I turned around to take Jack home, he had vanished. He really wasn’t a figment of my imagination but was an exact replica of Mel’s Jack. It has been hard to live that one down. A few days later, I had to go to the bank and after my usual chat with Mel (the bank one} I ran into Sharron delivering the Welcome Record, as I went out the door. After a chat, I looked around and couldn’t remember where I parked my car. Sharron crossed the road to look and said there was no sign of it and then Marlene came out of the bank and asked us what the trouble was. When I explained, she pointed behind me and asked, “Whose is that then?” Omg it was my Sybil, patiently waiting until I saw her and
probably seething with rage. I admit that I did feel rather foolish and apologised profusely to Sybil. Just to cap off my most recent list of disasters, I went to my usual aqua aerobics last Monday and halfway through the class I had the need of the toilet. When this happens, the person steps out of the pool and goes into the little family room rather than walking the length of the pool to the change room. How many people, I wonder, have removed wet bathers and then tried to get them back on? A new experience for me and a total disaster because they seemed to have shrunk two sizes. I struggled and struggled, pulling and pulling, finally managing to force the straps over my shoulders but with the rest of the waterlogged bathers not nearly covering me, bulges of flesh protruding. So, I had to go out and managed to grab my towel from the nearby bench and drape myself in it, while I rushed to the shower, past the whole class staring at me. And yes. I am very brave, so will return to aqua again next Monday. Cynthia Lindsay
Sybil
Care ethics and art Wednesday 20th July 2022 10:30am to 11:30am Guest speaker: Dr Jacqueline Millner, art theorist and Associate Professor, Visual Arts, La Trobe University. Venue: Maryborough Resource Centre Atrium (next to Library), Corner Alma and Nolan Streets, Maryborough. All welcome, Refreshments provided. Gold coin donation. Care Ethics and art at would it mean to have care at the centre of our politics? In this talk Millner considers the potentially revolutionising power of centring care in all our practices, and the way certain artists are modelling what this might look like. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. Bookings essential as places are limited. To book tickets go to: https://events.humanitix.com/care-ethics-and-art or call 03 5461 6600 Presented in partnership with Maryborough U3A
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Dunolly Arts Hub Goldfields Craft Exhibition Dunolly Arts Hub Annual Craft Exhibition is coming soon on the weekend of 20th and 21st August. We are open to Craft entries from all regions of the Goldfields area. We want to truly represent the artistic, artisanal folk in the Goldfields — the real Gold. The first step is to gather your craft or start a new entry; we have a five piece limit, but if your craft pieces are tiny, the limit can be changed. If your pieces need to be hung, please get in touch with Lynda at the Arts Hub via email at lynda.vater@gmail.com. The exhibited crafts need to be delivered to the Hub on either the 18th or 19th August between 10am to 3pm. All crafts are acceptable, there is no cost to exhibit and pieces can be sold. All pieces need to have a name on them and fixtures if they are to be hung, and if you wish to sell a price tag. The craft exhibition will be on all weekend 10am to 4pm, refreshments available. When you deliver your exhibit you can fill in an entry form with your name, contact details and description of crafts and cost of item if selling. Lynda Vater
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In the garden Winter Garden tips
Fruit Trees
July to early August is the best time to prune roses. Cut out any dead wood or dieback. Open up the centre if possible and remove any spindly growth less than a pencil thickness. Look for an outward-facing bud and cut just above. The new growth will then grow outwards and produce flowers around the outside of the bush. If you cut to an inward facing bud, the direction of the new growth will cluster in the centre. Cut at a forty-five-degree angle to prevent moisture build up that may cause fungal disease. Remove clippings and leaves from the garden. Clear them up, don't put them into the compost, but into the rubbish bin. This stops the spread of disease. Feed a couple of weeks after pruning with manure or Seamungus Spray with lime sulphur, while the plants have no leaves and are dormant. This gets rid of scale and other fungal type diseases. Make a beer trap for slugs and snails. Half fill a jar with beer and bury it in the garden with 10cm above the soil. Slugs and snails are attracted to the yeast, crawl in and have a happy ending.
Winter pruning is recommended for newly-planted trees until the tree has achieved the desired height and shape. Established fruit trees are better pruned in late summer. If your trees were not pruned then it is best to give them a prune during this winter. Stone fruit trees, such as peaches, nectarines or apricots should be treated for leaf curl with one or two applications of a fungicide spray such as copper sulphate or Bordeaux spray. Spray the trees in winter, while they are still dormant and just as the buds begin to swell. Follow-up spray again when the flowers open. You need to spray enough to cover all the bare branches of the tree, so that it’s dripping. Apply organic fertiliser to fruit trees at the end of July, so that the slowly-released nutrients will become available when the new growth commences. Happy Gardening
In the veggie patch Another month gone, with very little help to plant growth, with very cold temperatures and less-than-average rain. July is getting very close to planting time and more growth for the plants. Long-keeping onions can go in the soil later in the month, also seeds or plants of spring onions. Onion plants need a firm foundation and not very rich soil. In rich soil they make too much top growth, with soft necks. All varieties of peas can be sown this month. Peas like deep soil and plenty of lime. Blood and bone is also a good help for growth. Dwarf peas can be sown now until early October. Melbourne Market is the early variety, with Greenfeast sown later. A small sowing of carrots is best at the present, or else a percentage of them will run to seed, once the good growing weather starts. Carrot and parsnips grow better with plenty of sand in the soil, and a good dressing of lime, to give them a good colour. All Seasons variety is the best early one, it is resistant to virus diseases and is less likely to run prematurely to seed. Other seeds that can be sown this month, swedes, lettuce, silver beet, spinach, radishes and beetroot. When broad beans are at their growing stage, give them a good dressing of potash between the rows. If they get too tall, cut the tops off, as they can be uprooted in windy weather. They will then make more shoots and therefore have more bearing heads. Beans are a great nitrogen fixer. Their roots are able to take nitrogen from the air and soil and feed it to the plant. Either dig the plants into the soil once the harvest is over or remove the plants and add them to your compost. You can also cut the plants off at soil level and add them to your compost, but leave the roots in the soil to break down.
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Central Goldfields Residents and Ratepayers Assoc. Inc. Over the past couple of months we have seen a huge amount of grants and commencement of projects in our Shire, none more welcome than the Premier finally coming good with the long-awaited $100 million Hospital project. Couple this with the funds for the Carisbrook levee from the Federal government and also other contributions to the Station Arts project, Art Gallery, Community Halls, Skatepark, Pool, Exercise pads and many more projects. We are most appreciative of these grants and do welcome them. Just about every project has been presented with the same reaction from the community. Delighted to have received them but concerned as to why community consultation has not been sought until the planning application or artist's impression has been lodged. None more confusing that the Maryborough Station project, with a huge amount of funding going into a building which the Council does not own, consultation with mainly stakeholders, Council departments, Vic Rail and the Cafe proprietors. The community only asked for comment by Heritage Victoria after Council submitted a plan. Modernising some of the station's presentation to contemporary, with a statement "There should be no irreversible modifications undertaken to the fabric of Primary Significance" then boasting that the Station is the first step for visitors to the World Heritage listing area. A disturbing pattern is seeing so many Council plans or projects they could contribute to, heading to planning development stage without full community consultation. Clearly this must be a RED flag to the Council and Councillors that the community welcomes new development and grants, but still requires notification and consultation as the community are the shareholders in the Shire. All the following projects are most welcome and all have the same two concerns. Lack of consultation and heritage consideration — the hospital, station arts project, nurses’ quarters. Also look at projects still waiting in the wind. Splash Park, Carisbrook levee, disability policy, Men's Shed, sealing of net ball courts and the Youth Hub — all full of promise and no action or communication.
ESTABLISHED AND LOCATED IN EDDINGTON FOR OVER 40 YEARS
One major concern we have is with the huge amount of grants flowing from the state government pre-election. Why have the Council not maintained these halls and infrastructure? The maintenance and upkeep of our assets is paramount, especially with our present liquidity sitting at 112%. Not a comfortable position. The next four years without an election — what will Council maintain through that period, or will it be left to pick up the pieces next election, if we can obtain grants? We are confident our Shire will not remain as one of the lowest state socio economic shires and looking forward to good management, confidence increasing with the Shire which will increase the development in industry, tourism and locals gaining trust by opening a business and improving liveability in our Shire. It is a bit like the AFL selection criteria being at the bottom of the ladder — you get preferential selections and don't have to work hard for it. But down the bottom they don't kick many goals. Our Shire does not wish to retain or enjoy the bottom position. Our Shire has one special thing which we the community have created. Being one of the most marginal seats in Victoria, that is something to capitalise on. We must have a good look and learn from our past federal, state and local elections, begin to talk to others and set a target for our future. Our actions now will flow onto our kids, grandkids and onwards. Is our direction working? Hopefully the soon-to-be-announced Satisfaction Survey results will demonstrate our movement forward to date. The immediate situation with the economy and costing is something some are concerned about. Start now planning, planting and streamlining our lifestyles, we can be one step ahead. Be smart, it will not take a huge change — just a bit here and a bit there. There are many friends and community groups out there who are more than happy to assist. That is what a community is all about, “our community” working together. Thank you and stay safe. Wayne McKail President
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CLASSIFIEDS AND NOTICES AGM The Goldfields Historical & Arts Society AGM will be held on Monday 18th July at 2pm at the Dunolly Museum. All Welcome.
AGM The Dunolly Senior Citizens AGM and meeting will be held at the Club rooms 21 Bull Street Dunolly on Monday 1st August at 1pm. Members please attend.
Birth Notice Ambrose Curtis Lovel born 9th July 2022 son of Matthew and Ayesha. Grandson of Craig and Annette Lovel. Great grandson of Gordon and Shirley Lovel and Great great grandson of Donald and Ruby Lovel.
Change of hours Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed on Friday night 15th July Saturday 16th July. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope top see you when we return.
For Sale 91 Broadway, Dunolly House lot of items, sold individually, reasonable offers. Fridge Hisense 12 months old. Washing Machine 12 months old Simpson 8kg family. Lawnmower and garden tools etc. Queen size bed and quality base (base near new) Ph. 0491 122 762
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Emergency food relief The emergency food relief centre, run by Uniting, is still operating from the rear of the Dunolly Uniting Church every fortnight. The service operates every second Thursday afternoon. Many types of products are available, including tinned food, cereals, household and personal care products, fruit and vegetables, plus many more. Please enquire at the Op shop if you or someone you know would benefit from this much-needed service. Uniting relief assistance will again be in Dunolly on Thursday 14th July from 2pm.
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Dunolly Library News Dunolly Library recently celebrated one full year since moving to its current location in Market Street. If by chance you haven't had a chance to visit please pop in and say hello. The library is open each Tuesday 9am to 1pm and Thursday 1pm to 5pm. Last Thursday, 7th July a free magical craft session was held at the library. The session craft activities was enjoyed by many children. Follow the library Facebook page for updates of coming events. https://www.facebook.com/MBLibVIC/
Dunolly Supported Playgroup Commences on Wednesday 13th July at Dunolly Kindergarten 9.30am – 11.30am. Future playgroups will be held each Wednesday during school terms at Dunolly Kindergarten 94 Maude Street, Dunolly. Parents and carers with young children are very welcome to attend. There is no charge. We ask that families bring along their own fruit or vegie snack or dried biscuits and cheese. Please dress for the weather – coats, beanies, gumboots, maybe a change of clothes for your child could be handy too.
For further information, please contact Trish on 0427 702 567 The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022 — Page 23
Regular Community Gatherings Community Group
Venue
Date / Times
Bealiba Bingo
Bealiba Hall
2nd Monday of the month 1.30pm
Bealiba CWA
Bealiba Hall
3rd Thursday of the month 1pm
Bealiba Supported Playgroup
Bealiba Primary School outdoor area
Friday 10am - 11.30am
Bealiba Progress Association
Bealiba Hall
2nd Monday of the month 7.30pm
Bealiba Indoor Carpet Bowls
Bealiba Hall
Every Thursday night 7.30pm
CG Ratepayers Association Inc
TBA
1st Tuesday of the month 7.30pm
Community Bus to Maryborough
Bull Street, RTC side street
Leaves Friday 10am. Be there 15 mins before departure. Return trip call 5468 1205
Dunolly and District Probus Club
Dunolly Bowling Club
3rd Thursday of the month 10am
Dunolly and District Inc.
TBA
2nd Wednesday of the month 5pm
Dunolly Community Garden
Kindergarten, Maude Street
Every Thursday at 5pm
Dunolly Community Market
Broadway (Main Street)
2nd Sunday of the month 9am - 1.30pm
Dunolly CWA
Neighbourhood Centre
1st Wednesday of the month 1.30pm
Dunolly District Hospital Auxiliary
PAG Room
1st Monday of the month at 10am
Dunolly Field and Game
Senior Citizen Hall
1st Wednesday April June Aug Oct Dec 7.30pm 0448 483 752
Dunolly Fire Brigade
Fire Station
3rd Monday of the month 7.30pm
Dunolly Historic Precinct Committee
Town Hall
4th Monday of the month 5pm
Dunolly Karate Club
Dunolly RSL Hall
Mondays 5.30-6.30pm and 6.30-7.30pm Pee Wee / Junior / Senior (7+ years)
Dunolly Masonic Lodge
Masonic Lodge
3rd Monday of the month 7.30pm St George Freemasons Lodge No. 19, Havelock Street
Dunolly Museum
Broadway
3rd Monday of the month 2pm. Search “Dunolly Museum” for more information
Dunolly Music Group Open Mic Night
Dunolly Golf Club
Every Friday Night 6pm -11pm
Dunolly Neighbourhood Watch
CFA rooms
3rd Wednesday of the month 10am
Dunolly Ninjas Program
Dunolly RSL Hall
Mondays from 5pm (4 to 6 years old)
Dunolly Planned Activities Group
Tuesday and Thursdays 10.30am to 2.30pm
Dunolly/Bealiba RSL
RSL Hall Dunolly
2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm
Dunolly Senior Citizens Meeting
Senior Citizens Hall
1st Monday of the month 10am
DSC Card Playing
Senior Citizens Hall
Each Tuesday at 1.30pm
DSC Carpet Bowls
Senior Citizens Hall
Each Monday 1.30pm
DSC Luncheon
Senior Citizens Hall
3rd Wednesday monthly 12.30pm
Dunolly Social Cyclists
Meet fortnightly. Contact Neville 5468 7295
Dunolly Supported Playgroup
Various locations
Mondays 10am - 11am Little Explorers Dunolly Library Wednesday 9.30am - 11.30am Dunolly Kindergarten Thursday 9am - 10.45am Dunolly School
Dunolly Vehicle Club Inc.
Golf Club
6.30pm First Wednesday of the month
Golden Triangle Archers
Behind Deledio Reserve
4th Sunday monthly 10am
Maryborough Pigeon Fanciers Inc.
Poultry Pavilion, Carisbrook
1st Tuesday of the month 7.30pm (February and November). M&DAS Bucknall Street, Carisbrook
Mother Goose Program
Dunolly Primary School
Every Friday - school terms 9.30-10.30am
Newbridge CWA
Newbridge Hall
3rd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm
Old Time Dancing
Anglican Hall
7.30pm Mondays, Barkly St, Dunolly
PMAV
Maryborough Highland Club
3rd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm
Talbot Farmers Market
Talbot
3rd Sunday of the month 9am to 1pm
Tarnagulla Action Group
Community Centre
3rd Monday of the month 7.30pm
Tarnagulla Playgroup
Tarnagulla Hall
Thursday 10.30am -12 noon
Tarnagulla Senior Citizens
Victoria Hall
1st and 3rd Monday of the month 11am -12.30pm
The Welcome Record Committee
TWR Office
2nd Monday of the month 1pm Updated 13/07/2022
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Dunolly Golf Club Results Friday 4 BBB Ladies Winners: K. McNaughton and J. Penny 45 Points Runners Up: S. Hunt and M. Cassidy 39 Points Nine Out: J. Frost and J. Jardine 18 Points Nine In: T. Howell and L. Gollop 19 Points Men Winners: D. Hunt and T. Nguyen 43 Points Runners up: P. McLaughlin and N. Roscholler 43 Points Nine Out: Rick and Joe Lovel 24 Points Nine In: J. Hunt and J. Connor 19 Points Nearest The Pin: No.5, No.8, No.12 L Gollop No.6 E. Fenton No.13 M. Cassidy No.16 S. Hunt Longest Drive: Lorraine Gollop Ladies/Riley Ford Men Nearest The Pin Men: No.5 P. McLaughlin No.6 N. Coghlan No.8 D. Hunt No.12 N. Roscholler No.16 C. Burn Sunday 2 Person Ambrose Any Combination Winners: D. and R. Ford 63 - 32½=59½ Runners Up: A. and S Passalick 69 - 11¼= 57¾ Nearest The Pin Ladies: No 5 J. Frost No 6 F. Rodger No 8 F. Rodger No 12 — No 13 S. Hunt No 16 S. Hunt No 18 J. Frost Nearest The Pin Men: No 5 John Purcell No 6 R. Ford No 8 A. Passalick No 12 T. Nguyen No 13 Craig Bellenger No 16 C Bellenger No 18 A . Passalick
Golden Triangle Archers Come and join us for our 2-day Trad Shoot on Saturday 13th August and Sunday 14th August. There will be meals catered by Dunolly CFA, camping will be available from midday Friday and we will have a Medieval theme for those who would like to dress up (this is optional). On Saturday there will be a breakfast muster at 9:30am, then a field course including novelties, lunch followed by the King's round, clout, d/archery, axe and knife, then dinner On Sunday there will be breakfast, followed by a field course including novelties, then lunch, Top 5 shoot-out and then presentations. Shoot fees: Adult $25 Junior $15 Family $50. For catering purposes, we would like a rough amount of numbers, so please let us know if you are going to attend. NO compounds NO sights. Any arrows accepted; this is a TRAD shoot. For more information call Jeanna on 0427 312 534 or Andy on 0408 546 767, or message our Facebook Golden Triangle Archers https:// www.facebook.com/Golden-Triangle-Archers914246028722000
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Dunolly Football Netball Club President’s Report Wow, what can I say about Saturday at the Deledio Reserve, with all football categories, under 14’s winning, reserves winning, and seniors winning? Every game! Three in a row on the same day, has not happened in a very long time. Also, a big shout out to all the coaches for football and netball — we can’t do this without you guys. Thank you very much. Also, two wins in the netball, with a few losses; I can’t believe how good this club is going. So much improvement from everyone involved with netball and football, thank you. Thank you to all the supporters who get behind our players every week and a big shout out to all our volunteers and people behind the scenes. Without all your support, the club would not be going places as it is now. Every week is unbelievable at this club, no matter win or lose. It’s such a great place to be! To all the players - you all do our great club proud. Yours sincerely, President Ric Lang
Under 14.5 Football Report Well, what a day out it was on Saturday! The lads turned up energised, raring to go up against Royal Park in what was a well-fought game - grinding it out for four quarters. A great all round team effort, with better players being Liam Foster, Isaac Collins & Corey Parker . We set the tone high and rolled away with our first win of the year! Well done lads! Keep working! Razza Dazza. Hayden Wellard, Under 14.5 Coach.
Reserves Report A frosty morning welcomed us for the day as we returned to the Nest to take on Royal Park, who were coming off the bye full of confidence after achieving their first win of the season the week prior, against Campbell's Creek. Our team was desperate to achieve that same goal, promising for an entertaining and challenging day. The
1st quarter kicked off with Dunolly jumping out of the gates hard, with their work from the middle and spread on the wings and half back providing plenty of opportunities for the forwards and leading to a 19 point lead at quarter time. Feeling up for the challenge Royal Park lifted in the 2nd quarter capitalising on some lapses in concentration to draw the margin down to 14 points at the main break. Showing growth from earlier in the year the team came out full of focus in the 3rd Term which was a scrappy and competitive affair and managed to extend the margin to 23 points. Determined not to let this one slip, the team lifted their intensity around the ball for the last quarter, keeping Royal Park scoreless while adding some goals themselves to run out 51 Point winners. Best Players on the day were Daniel Fulton in his first game kicking 5 Goals, midfielder Matt Bradley who chipped in with 3 Goals, Cooper May, Darren Keogh also in his first game, Nicholas Ryan and Laughlan Orr. Andrew Bearpark, Reserves Coach
Seniors Report Another crucial game for the senior side taking on fellow final hopeful, Royal Park. Close enough to a full side, the boys started the game hot and took the momentum to have a 2 goal lead at half time. A lapse in the third and start of the 4th had the young group staring down a defeat and potentially a finals spot lost. Joel Fisher, who kicked 4 last quarter goals as well as Bailey Goodwin who was untouchable around stoppages, stood up when needed and took over the game. Fisher and Beqir kicking very clutch goals as Goodwin and McKinley looked very silky in the middle of the ground to take the game from the Tigers’ hands. Very important win and the group looks forward to making it 2 in a row this week. Fisher had a day out, kicking 10 big ones, Goodwin and McKinley also named in the top 3 respectively. Rhys Brown, Seniors Coach
Under 14.5s Photo by Jodie Dernehl Page 26 The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022
Dunolly Football Netball Club Netball It was a very chilly start to Saturday morning for our 11s netballers, but that didn’t seem to worry them. The girls started strong and with many positional changes, the girls continued their fantastic play taking the game out 16-5. Incentives were awarded to Bridie and Summer. The 13s came ready to play and dominated from the first whistle. It was a fantastic team game from the girls and the were clear winners 42-2. Although the whole team could have received an incentive, Charley was awarded the Bakery award and Lexi was awarded the canteen award. It was an even start in the 15s in what was a very physical game for both teams. Royal Park took charge in the second quarter and unfortunately our girls were unable to catch up, going down 18-34. Award went to Chelsea. U17:The scores did not represent how well these girls played. They girls are showing some fantastic plays up court. Unfortunately, this week Royal Park were too strong, going down 15-31. Incentives went to Jade and Jorja. C Grade, as they do every week, put in a fantastic effort. It was definitely one of their stronger attacking games and the defence once again worked tirelessly but unfortunately Royal Park were just too strong. Scores were 13-44. The Welcome Stranger incentive was awarded to Shakiara and the club incentive went to Karina. B Grade were a little undermanned this week and started slowly. Their last half of netball was much better, but they could not close the gap on Bushy’s head start. 17- 41 went down. Club incentive went to Hayley and JM Leech award was awarded to Maddi.
A Grade, it was a very close first half with both teams capitalising on the other teams mistakes. Bushy gained a handy lead in the third and continued their strong form in the last and we were unable to close the gap. We lost 4759. Club incentive went to Mel and the Railway Incentive went to Kate. Mel Schodde
Photo by Jodie Dernehl
News from the nest Coming up this Thursday, still sees our future stars program running, with 2 free sessions left. Friday, our Junior Disco 5.30pm to 7.30pm $5 entry, food available. Saturday, after the Campbells Creek game stick around, have a chat the canteen will be open until 7pm for meals. Our Annual Ball is on at the Bendigo Four Seasons on the 23rd July (see poster for details). Save the date to come along to the Railway Hotel on the 30th July after the away game at Rovers. I would recommend you book! I hear the Railway is putting on karaoke… should be a hoot!
Volunteers needed We are still looking for volunteers – if you can help – let us know. You can call me for a chat about what might suit.
Breakdown of the scores Netball: 11s won 16-5; 13s won 42-2; 15s lost 18-34; 17s lost 15-31; C Grade lost 13-44; B Grade lost 17-41; A Grade lost 47-59. Football: U14.5 won Royal Park 3.4 22 Dunolly 6.10 46 Reserves won Royal Park 5.8 38 Dunolly 13.11 89 Seniors won Royal Park 14.6 90 Dunolly 15.5 95 Natalie Conlin dunollyfncsecretary@gmail.com 0400 611 655 The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022 — Page 27
Dunolly Golf Club Our Tournament was held on Friday 8th July and Sunday 10th July. Clubs represented were Avoca, Bamwah, Dunolly, Neangar Park, Maryborough, Mt Xavier and Talbot. Our thanks to Darren Julie, Josh and Shenae
Hunt, Craig Burn, Ken Brereton, Thang Nguyen, Greg Warren, Jenny Lovel, for all the work you did to prepare the course for the tournament. It was very much appreciated by everyone. Results on page 25.
Winners: 4BBB Women K. McNaughton and J. Penny
Winners 4BBB Men D. Hunt and T. Nguyen
Runners Up 4BBB Women S. Hunt and M. Cassidy
Runners Up 4BBB Men P. McLaughlin and N. Roscholler
Winners and Runners Up 2 Person Ambrose Sunday Event Page 28 The Welcome Record — Wednesday 13th July 2022