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I was sitting here minding my own business the other day when I heard a slurping noise and thought the cat was giving herself a vigorous wash When I checked, she was she asleep, so I had to look outside There was the pig from next door cleaning up the out of date potato salad I put out for the maggies. Then she started to crop the long grass like a cow didn't know they did that.
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Jim "I got one of those razors that has twin blades."
Tom "How do you like it?" Jim “Shaved good. But now instead of getting nicks, I get ditto marks "
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A man walked into a doctor's office with a pelican on his head "You need help immediately," said the doctor "I certainly do," replied the pelican " Get this man out from under me".
I started to write this while watching the Queen's funeral service at the Abbey of course I could. No way It was no contest the Abbey won What a wonderful show it was so much pomp and ceremony, yet so much love for the Queen from the ordinary people
If all the potholes in front of my gate ever join up (and they easily could), I will be able to run a mud bath business very good for the skin apparently I realise the rain is delaying road works, but this road, and I reckon lots of others, is becoming dangerous.
I saw something odd on Broadway today A people mover went through with a caravan on behind On the roof was a kayak with what appeared to be wheels on the bottom I presume it was something to do with launching the boat it looked very odd. This could only happen to me. My niece gave me a new shower cap and I asked her to put it in the bathroom When I went for my shower that evening, I did what I always do reached around the shower curtain and turned the water on. I thought the water was making a funny noise, so I pulled back the curtain and found the water was filling the shower cap Niece had hung it over the shower head
Rosie
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Should we be optimistic? Only time will tell. Are we a deserving case? Absolutely positively a resounding YES to that question!
It's time to marshal that collective energy and community spirit again and work together to remind MPs and Govts (and oppositions), that ours is a thoroughly deserving case based on a demonstrated and undeniable need.
Women's Historical Art Trail
Committee members explained that numerous submissions and applications for funding to upgrade/ replace the dilapidated pavilion have been made over the last 20 years all to no avail
Martha Haylett endorsed ALP candidate for Ripon
Thank you so much for coming along to the launch of Dunolly Women's Historical Art Trail! It was so great to finally be able to share the trail with you all. My thanks go out to John Tully for all his research (without it, the trail would not be possible), Dunolly Historical and Arts Society for their partnership and support, Community Bank Maldon and District, Regional Arts Victoria, Regional Arts Australia and the Regional Arts Fund And, of course all of the artists; Keira Long, Claire Clarke, Grace Cooper, Lauren Starr and myself.
Email ros.spence@parliament.vic.gov.au
'I am very confident that this is a compelling case ' One could be forgiven for thinking that the statement above came from an opposition MP or candidate for the forthcoming State election in November You'd be wrong
The above remarks were made mid August during a visit by Martha Haylett, endorsed ALP candidate for Ripon and Ms Green, to see the sad and sorry state of facilities at Deledio Reserve for themselves. Both ladies met with members of the volunteer Management Committee who showed them around the existing clubrooms.
emailmartha haylett@vic.alp.org.au
Those readers who were here in 1997 will certainly recall the remarkable (and successful) campaign to 'Save Dunolly Hospital' In an astonishing collective effort, this amazing community set a precedent by being the first town in Victoria to save its hospital from planned closure by the Kennett government
Email Danielle.Green@parliament.vic.gov.au
Letters to the
These words came from Danielle Green MP, Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for both Sport and Regional Development in the current State Government. She further stated, “sporting facilities in Central Goldfields Shire are years behind… ” and “that identifying the biggest deficits and worst facilities are a Govt priority ”
Let’s take this opportunity to play our part and make this much need community facility a reality
You can contact the following people to support our growing campaign for a new Pavilion:-
Both ladies were generally upbeat regarding our prospects for securing the necessary funding, without making any actual commitments or promises - except to point out that with the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in regional Victoria, massive amounts of money will be spent to upgrade facilities.
Danielle Green MP Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria and Sport Phone 8392 2261
Email steve.dimopoulos@parliament.vic.gov.au
Dear Editor,
I'm sure you've probably already heard me say it, but I think what I loved most about this project was bringing the young artists and remarkable historical women together in conversation through the ages I hope this is something that I can recreate in more towns and covering more topics What did you like best about the Dunolly Womens Historical Art Trail? What should we improve? What would you like to see next? Now is your opportunity to tell us! Take the experience survey here: https://forms.gle/ OiY6RC5szYbLkVfGv7h,andthere'safew questions in there to keep our funding bodies happy it would be absolutely fantastic if you could answer them, a requirement of the funding is that I get 30 responses..
Editor
This new pavilion which will also serve as a community hub - will be of incalculable value as an asset to our community and something we will all take pride in.
The Hon Steve Dimopoulos MP Minister for Sport Phone 9568 2456.
Given that the ALP has been in power for 19 of the past 23 years in Victoria and the comments above came from a Govt MP, a new pavilion at Deledio Reserve must be a very deserving case!
emailminister king@mo infrastructure.gov au Deledio Reserve Sports Committee Inc
We ask members of the Dunolly community to write letters or make phone calls regarding our Pavilion project to Government MPs (State and Federal), expressing YOUR support This is what makes Government representatives sit up and take notice.
Catherine King MP Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development
Phone 9651 5584
I'm already lining up future guided tours of the trail and these will be advertised on the facebook page: Womens History of the Central Goldfields so if you know anyone who missed out because of the rain, cold or footy, be sure to let them know to keep an eye out! Kind regards and thank you soLomuch,uiseCooper
The Hon Ros Spence MP Minister for Community Sport
Phone 5338 8123
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The Bendigo Advertiser is reportedly featuring it on the front page of their real estate section this week, advertising it as a blue chip property
In the past couple of weeks, many will have noticed the large real estate sign outside the Gold & Grain Café in Broadway.
Despite some long Covid related closures and changes in trading hours, it has continued to go from strength to strength As anyone who has operated a hospitality business is aware, the workload and hours can be taxing on the owners after a few years and in this case, Linda and Georgine feel it is now
widely advertised for sale and it is hoped that some enthusiastic former city dwellers may see the opportunity to live in Dunolly and operate their own top class restaurant
Popular Dunolly business for a change in
We trust that for everyone’s sake, some new owners will soon take up this opportunity, but we are all extremely thankful that Linda, Georgine and their family will still continue to live locally and be part of
For those who purchased our tomato plants last year, we will soon be announcing when you can buy this season’s plants Stay tuned as they go fairly Iquicklynthe
meantime, there are lots of lettuce and spinach available now Finally, don’t forget it will be fruit fly season soon so stay vigilant and keep monitoring.
Come join us this Thursday, 22 September at 3 pm to share a warm bonfire and discuss what the Community would like us to grow this Season
Over the past few years, the café has become one of the highlights of the regional hospitality scene.
Dunolly Community Garden
Page 6 The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 ROD STRATFORD PLUMBING DUNOLLY AND DISTRICT No Job Too Small Over 30 years experience ∑ All types of plumbing and gas fitting ∑ New homes ∑ Maintenance and repairs ∑ Renovations ∑ Roofing Phone 5468 1618 Mobile 0428 329 300 IAN CAIN ELECTRICAL Emergency Callout Service Upon Request ® Domestic ® Industrial ® Commercial ® Farming REC NO 13585 1 Short Street, Carisbrook 3464 Phone/Fax 5464 1402 Mobile 0418 388 226 Email: ices@westnet.com.au eries Gifts Open 6 days a week Ph: 0431 548 696 Road Moliagul Build & Landscape Pty Ltd onsite welding-retainingwalls -paving -concreting roof sheeting- solidplastering-owner builder assist repairs &maintenance or freshenupthatgarden or create anewoutdoor entertainingspace For an obligation free quote Contact Keith 0418 953 473 moliagulbl@gmail.com we do ranges from property ma moval Let us know if there is so will be able to let you know if w Why You Should Choose us use our experience to hel best outcome for you proj Quality Services aim to give you high qua Affordable Pricing or jobs so you will know s prior to commencement sioner discounts are offered Get a Free Estimate We are happy to view your project online or come out to visit Contact Paul on 0499 923 774 or Paul and Jen’s MaiPropertyntenance
Wednesday
® Ballroom dancing at St. John’s Hall, Barkly Street Intermediate skills needed
Dunolly Neighbourhood Pantry
Energy Compare $250 bonus and other online forms
® ‘Whispering Weeders’ garden club last Monday of the month.
Workshop and Q&A, Monday October 3rd from 3 to 5pm at the Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre. See advert on page 14 call Kath to register your interest
® Golden Triangle Archers 10am, 4th Sunday of the month (Archery Range behind Deledio Reserve; enter via Elgin Street).
This coming Monday the 26th will see our intrepid garden explorers visit Lambley Gardens and Nursery, 395 Lesters Road Ascot (near Ballarat) Meet here at the Centre first, at 10am, to carpool there. This looks like a lovely centre to visit, so I’m sure it will be a wonderful day out.
Kath Ryan, Co54ordinator681511
® Croquet from 10am behind the Courthouse on Bull Street
The Perfect-fitting pair of pants weekend workshop
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.
® Table tennis 9am-12pm (Golf Course on Separation Rd) Evening session available for interested people.
September weather depending; call me at the Centre for more details.
October 15th from 8am
Monday
® Family History group from 1pm.
® Craft group from 10am
Town Garage Sale
I have spaces available at the Centre for any out of towner who wishes to set up on one of our trestle tables, and the Centre is open for a cuppa and break from all that shopping!
Hack your home’ - Introduction to Home Efficiency for all:
® Mosaic making at the Arts Hub from 10am
Thursday
Sunday
Whispering Weeders’ next adventure
Open Monday to Thursday, 1.30 to 3pm This service is available to any community member who may need to top up their pantry, as the cost of living continues to rise. Just bring a shopping bag!
Stargazers’ Astronomy Club
Tuesday
The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 Page 7 Your Local Dealer Phone/Text 24/7 0418 571 702
Coming up
Online forms can be painful, so make sure you give me a call and I’ll do what I can to help. This most recent power saving bonus has come at a good time, so make sure you apply or ask me to help!
® 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
® Card making and scrapbooking with Rhonda 3rd Monday of the month.
® Woodwork shed from 9am
There’s no obligation to change power companies, but the comparison is good information to have.
With Cate Green at the Arts Hub Email Lynda at lynda.vater@gmail.com to express your interest this is subsidised by the Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre.
Call me at the Centre to register The cost is $5 this year (just to keep more money in your back pocket!), and by the end of September we’ll have packs available for collection, that will include a poster for your yellow wheelie bin and bunting for your fence.
18 Havelock Street Dunolly admin@dunnhc.com au
® Rooms available for small meetings/ consultations.
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stunning images and workshop details on his website, www nightscapeimages com.au
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will continue on after this weekend, so please watch this space for further updatesJenny Scott
holidays and Grand Final weekend, he will open through from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th.
Page 10 The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 Lovel’s Septic Tank Cleaning Service For all your septic cleaning needs trust the family with over 30 years experience. Servicing Dunolly and surrounding areas. For prompt service at extremely reasonable rates call: Mark 0428 179 870 or leave a message on 5468 1212 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 SLUDGEBUSTERS P/L Septic tank cleaning Grease traps EPA LICENCE 5461 2975 Mobile 0417 598 614 Greg Butler AT BETTER THAN REASONABLE RATES Travelling to you for a simple convenient service. NATHAN THE MOBILE BUTCHER Call or text Nathan on 0466 265 326 to discuss your needs TREE MAINTENANCE, PRUNING, REMOVAL STUMP GRINDING, MULCHING WOOD MILLING LIMITED ACCESS TOWERS (lower fits through 76cm wide doorway) For Sale: Mulch Sleepers Posts Call for a free Quote 0409 517 064 Fully insured and qualified www.pyreneestrees.com.au Windscreens & Auto Glass Repairs DOOLIE - 0466 433 718 GOLDFIELDS AUTO GLASS
First time sewing? Cate is a fantastic teacher & very calm and patient She is very body positive and you will enjoy your weekend.
There are four spots available so ring Lynda on 0418 875 453 to secure your place
Puzzleflat Gallery
Puzzleflat Gallery is pleased to announce our new exhibition, featuring works by Andrea Ebsworth, Anton Mikocki, Robyn Smith Clark and Art Lamps by Margaret
Tea, coffee & afternoon tea supplied Dunolly Arts Hub, 9 Thompson St Dunolly
The fee for the weekend workshop is $20 but you will need to buy the pattern & your own fabric, cottons and zippers.
The Gallery will be open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm Tenar and Judy
October 1st and 2nd Classes run from 10am -3pm
Do you want to learn how to make the perfect pair of pants?
The Welcome Re
What type of fabrics can you use? Avoid checks but stripes and patterns can be worked with. As for fabric type, woven or stretch woven NOT knit More specifically, linen, cotton drill, wool blends, linen blends but rayon or viscose could be difficult to work with. How much fabric? 2.2 metres as a general rule is sufficient and you will need a 20 cm zip.
We have a limited number of places available in the Cate Green Perfect Pants Weekend Workshop
If you don’t have a sewing machine or overlocker, Cate also hires these out at $5 per day You get to keep the pattern which can be adapted to be a very versatile pattern to make long pants, shorts, capri, lounge pants, wide and skinny leg The key is taking personal measurements & adapting a pattern to suit your unique shape
∑ Friday 23rd September AFL Grand Final Public Holiday
The Central Goldfields Shire after hours service will operate as normal Urgent issues relating to the following areas can be reported to:
The Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre is no different and they run a swag of activities and workshops (hint: they are listed in The Welcome Record page 7). You can find the Centre next to the Dunolly Hospital at 18 Havelock St, Dunolly.
Public Holiday Closure
∑ Aged & Disability Services 0418 571 109.
The meeting will also be livestreamed to Council’s Facebook page and a video will be available at the above web address following the meeting.
Timor is the most recent area to be completed with works to continue in the Bet Bet next We appreciate your continued patience and understanding
Sharon and Liesbeth
∑ Council Infrastructure 0419 005 577
The Neighbourhood Centre was in the same building as the local Child Care Centre, Scallywags, so I was able to bring my kids with me and they were always right next door.
Council Meeting
The September Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th September at 6pm. The agenda will be available to view at: www centralgoldfields.vic.gov au/councilmeetings
∑ Thursday 22nd September National Day of Mourning Public Holiday
Derby was a very isolating place for families, especially if moving up there for work like we were. We moved to Derby in 1992 and had our first two children there. All my immediate family lived thousands of miles away in Perth and Sydney and it was tough going, especially when my husband travelled away from home with work. However, I made many friends through the Neighbourhood Centre and some I am still in contact with now, almost 30 odd years later
Did you know that the Energy Breakthrough relies on more than 1000 volunteers each year? Applications are now open to register your interest in volunteering for the 2022 Energy Breakthrough, which will take place on 16 20 November, 2022. To register your interest, visit: https://www eb org au/volunteer/
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They open their doors as a second home in the community and offer needs based programs and services to residents And we have one right here in Dunolly!
Councillor Liesbeth Long
The meeting will be held in person at the Community Hub in Maryborough and is open to the community to attend.
Volunteers wanted
CGSC Media Release
Councillor Liesbeth Long
How lucky are we in Flynn Ward to have our very own Neighbourhood Centre? If you are not sure what a Neighbourhood Centre is, it’s a welcoming place where everyone can attend, participate, lead and learn through programs, services and community building
Grading update
Some argue that these centres aren’t seen as desirable places to spend time but they serve a vital function in communities across the country, something I experienced firsthand
It gave me such joy to run programs for the local community and they were as varied as aerobics classes, patchwork meet ups, playgroup, belly dance workshops, gardening and everything in between.
Central Goldfields Shire Council News
Council’s Customer Service Centre, VicRoads, Maryborough Regional Library Victoria, Goldfields Family Centre and Depot/Pound will be closed:
Please note the Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre will remain open from 9am to 5pm
∑ Animal Control 0407 508 448.
In a former life, when my husband and I lived in Derby, WA in the early nineties, I was a Neighbourhood Centre Co ordinator. Hands down it was the best job I have ever had. I had two very young children at the time, a two year old and an infant, so this part time job suited me perfectly
Higher than average rainfall continues to be recorded across the Central Goldfields Shire. Whilst maintenance grading is continuing this program of work does continue to be interrupted due to the wet weather When weather permits, our two crews are continuing to complete work requests as quickly as possible. Roads in the worst condition are being prioritised before working towards a maintenance cycle based on road conditions.
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There will be Mass at St Mary's Church on Sunday 25th September at 8 30amR.Mecredy
Service on Sunday September 25th at 9.30 will be led by Rev David Manzoney. The service will include the baptism of Christopher Martin Saul
We conduct a mobile veterinary service throughout the Maryborough area DUNOLLY AREA EVERY SECOND TUESDAY We are available for ∑ House calls for small animal consultations, vaccinations etc ∑ Routine farm consultations. ∑ Routine horse and farm visits includingpregnancy testing and horse dentistry. All appointments for call outs must be made before midday on a Tuesday. Office hours 5461 4466
“Whoever does not carry the cross and follow Jesus cannot be his disciple.” Luke 14.27.
The next visit will be on Thursday October 6th. The Op Shop $5 bag winter sale continues this week. Op Shop will be closed
Eucharist Services are held every fourth Thursday at 10am, COVID restrictions permitting The next Eucharist Service will be Thursday, 22nd September.
“Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor, to make you rich out of his poverty.
St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly
Davies Street Bealiba
Uniting Church, Dunolly
Rev Canon Heather Blackman
St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba
Esmé Flett
Church Notices
Thursday.LindaPickering
Catholic Church, Dunolly
KYB will be in recess for the next 2 weeks. Due to the national day of mourning holiday on Thursday, Uniting will not be in Dunolly
Parish Office, Nightingale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964
Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month Priest in Charge Reverend Judi Bird. Heather Cooper
The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 Page 13 LY AND ARYBOROUGH DISTRICTS FUNERAL SERVICE repaid and with special nts 9 If no answer call: John: 0418 995 424 Jono: 0437 099 624
On my first visit to see her, I handed over a very special pure beeswax candle that I had made. It was one of only nine I made from beeswax donated from all over the UK.
The six best candles were presented to Her Majesty The Queen as a gift from the BBKA (British
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For those who might be interested at this time, just to let you know that I have a very special connection to Dunolly
My dad’s cousin, Jean Richardson, was a long time resident of Dunolly (alas she died a couple of years ago now)
Hello from the U.K
There was also Miss Emily Glyndon and actress an theatre director who travelled the world educating people on the benefits of women being allowed to wear pants!
The Trail is still available in Beta testing mode with plans for it be a commercial enterprise.
For more information on testing the Trail please contact Louise Cooper on 0401 745 044 or Email: rockabilby@gmail com
Remarkable women of Dunolly’s Goldfields celebrated
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Each historical subject “comes alive” and is experienced through a creative series of animated artwork and augmented photography by modern Victorian female artists memorializing them
Madame Charpiot artwork created by Lauren Starr
The launch of the Dunolly Women’s Historical Art Trail was held last Saturday, 17th September
Some of the featured pioneer women included Mary Helena Fortune, one of Australia’s most prolific authors of all time, pioneering detective stories written from the detective’s perspective and using real life details in her stories.
Despite the blustery weather, a group of over 30 people braved the wintry conditions to be the first to experience the Augmented Reality Art Trail in Dunolly’s historical main street Louise Cooper who created the Art Trail, thanked the inaugural “trailers” and the sponsors. The 1 km. walking trail which is accessed digitally leads the visitor through a journey of discovery uncovering the stories of five remarkable Gold Rush era women that lived in Dunolly and helped shape Victoria.
Detailed narration is also provided for each featured person as you make your way to each “stop” outside the following Dunolly landmarks of the Dunolly Museum, The Grain and Gold Cafe, The Post Office, Pete’s Bistro and two historical Pubs
We’re a Services Australia Agent Using our computers, you can log in to your myGov account and do your business on the spot.
So next time you need to do some government business, drop in and see us. We’re open Monday to Friday 10am to 3 30pm at 109 Broadway, Dunolly
If you don’t have a myGov account, we’ll help you to set one up. There are phones for you to access phone self service or speak to us.
Maldon District Financial Services Limited is the organisation that governs the Community Bank branches of Maldon, Newstead and Dunolly, as part of the broader Bendigo Bank network of Community Bank branches.
As part of that governance, an Annual General Meeting must be held each year to report on our financials, as well as to present to members, customers and community about the impacts that we are having, along with the challenges that come from being a part of a Community Bank.
AGM, please email Shannon Burdeu, our Executive Officer at: executiveofficer@mdcb.com.au or chat with a staff member in any of our branches at Maldon, Newstead or DunollyCommunity Bank Maldon & District Media Release
password so you can get online straight away
Government services — closer than you think
You can also use the Wi Fi to download and install the Express Plus mobile apps We can help you set up your digital services if you’re not sure what to do You can also lodge forms, get your identity documents certified and pick up brochures
If ’d rather obile phon tablet, ’
$3.5million back to the community!
At the Rural Transaction Centre (RTC) we can help you with Centrelink, Medicare and other government programs and services.
The Annual General Meeting for 2022 will be held on Wednesday 26th October at the Maldon Community Centre from 5 30pm (for drinks and nibbles) with the meeting starting at 6pm.
Financials and our 2022 Annual Report will be available prior to the meeting, in Branches, on the night, or following the event on our website at Twww.mdcb.com.auoRSVPforthe
Funding for Western Victorian Shows
community The 2022 round of the program will support presenters to stage shows between 1st January 2023 and 31st December 2023.
Customers can claim up to $125 cash back each and make multiple claims until they reach the cap The first round of the Program was launched in March this year and saw more than $32 million claimed in three months. The $25 million dollar Program is part of the Government’s $200 million Victorian Business Stimulus Package supporting local businesses and jobs and runs until 16th December 2022 or when funds are exhausted. For more information and to make a claim visit vic.gov au/dining entertainment
Arts and culture fans in Western Victoria can expect to see more high quality touring performances brought to their stages, with the latest round of Small Regional Presenters program now open for Laapplications.borMember
Creative organisations from across Western Victoria are invited to apply for the program which is delivered by Regional Arts Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government Funding of up to $15,000 is available for regional presenters with a track record of presenting performing and live arts events in their local
For more information, including program guidelines, eligibility and how to apply, visit rav net au/funding opportunities
The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 Page 17 M & M STROUD Man with a tractor DUNOLLY & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS Slashing for fire breaks Phone 03 5468 1149 Mobile 0407 881 771 Email mstroud1@dodo com.au
The Program allows customers to claim 25 per cent cash back when they spend $40 or more enjoying the best our state has to offer. Eligible purchases include meals at restaurants, cafes and pubs, tickets to live music or art performances, and entries into museums, galleries and amusement parks.
The 2022 round of Small Regional Presenters is now open for applications and closes on 10th October 2022.
Popular Cash Back program returns
Hon Jaala Pulford Media Release
The program will help to boost the skills of local presenters by encouraging them to develop long term plans and audience development strategies. Some examples of previous grants have supported shows such as The Bellarine Sounds which brought concerts to towns along the Bellarine Peninsula or The Waiting Room which gave theatre performances and workshops in Paynesville and a children’s show called Dinosaur Time Machine held in Heyfield.
The popular Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program Eat, Play, Cash Back is now open, saving Victorians money on restaurant meals, live gigs and museum visits over spring and summer while supporting hardworking local businesses.
Labour Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford said, “This program will give many of our hardworking local hospitality and entertainment businesses a boost, while saving Victorians money.”
Dining and entertainment is set to be more affordable for Western Victorian residents so they can eat, play and get cash back
for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford said, “Small Regional Presenters is one way we are ensuring that all Victorians have access to the best arts and cultural opportunities on their doorstop, wherever they live.”
Have you ever tried to count a mob of kangaroos and got the correct number the first time? It is pretty well impossible. Even resting mobs keep moving, a head goes up here, an ear twitches there, another does a couple of lazy hops to reveal another rounded back behind it which you hadn't noticed Even in small groups of four or five it is
Sometimes a gang of them will congregate near the RSL Hall at night That mostly happened during the drought, and if you were driving by it was not a Bproblem.utonesummer's night I was on foot and could see them from
Page 18 The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 Alex’s Yard Maintenance Dunolly and surrounding areas Services - Lawn Mowing - Line trimming - Gutters Pressure washing and much more Alex McKinnon 0406 539 668
Mug trees? Generally a wire stand with hooks Sitting on a table or kitchen bench, they make the hospitality of a "cuppa" so easy. Always plenty of fresh arrivals are coming to the Op Shop each day
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Kangaroos
The Op Shop Team
quite a way off A pair of them were punching each other and the others, maybe twenty, moved away, obviously to give them
they began feeding on the small patch of green grass growing there. I am not sure whether it was my approach or the two who were fighting, but all of a sudden they became restless and started milling around. Unusually none of them moved away as I got closer Kangaroos never make me feel uneasy but that night they did. It would have meant a long walk for me to make a detour, but the thought did cross my mind It may have been the start of breeding
Dunolly Op Shop news
all shapes and sizes. Some to display one perfect yellow and white narcissus flower, or another sweet little crystal vase for blue grape Ohyacinths.pshopsare ideal places to purchase one off objects like vases and ornaments. They cost less than a cup of coffee and when you don't need them anymore back they come!
There are lovely displays of flowering bulbs in the garden at the moment The Op shop has vases of
years the groups who frequent the areas where I often walk seem to have got to know me. If the dog is being quiet they are content to continue lying on the ground watching the dog not me. When I greet them as I often do, they twitch their ears and generally continue to ignore me. If the dog wanders too close they are all up and off in a second.
Winter CLEARANCE continues! $5 a bag sale. Rush in to get all the winter wear you can stuff into a shopping bag We will provide the bag and electronic banking is available using your phone so you will be able to purchase as many bags as you Pdesire.erhaps, the wet wintery weather makes the choice between pulling out the proliferation of garden weeds or cleaning out the spare room, a "no Wbrainer"hatever the reason, there are piles and piles of lovely cushions, lamp shades, attractive art works, craft magazines, and more to give your home a creative lift for Spring
reports on the news along with graphic photos of people who had been attacked by big male kangaroos. I was really getting concerned about them. But then it occurred to me that none of them were caring about my progress at Sallo
I crossed to the far side of the road, as close to the fence as possible and avoided all eye contact while walking at as steady a pace as possible. It was only when I guessed that I was safely past that I looked back. And there they all were, still acting in the same restless way It was then that I thought maybe turf wars happen between kangaroos too, especially in times of food stress
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It was hot and windy. The banners, hanging horizontally from poles rigged to lamp posts, flapped and twisted They were decorated with paintings of goldminers and picks and shovels, whilst some, decorated with the shape of the Great Nugget, shone with early Christmas glitter. The small township was quiet, its main street, Broadway, was deserted except for a stray kid on a pink bike doing wheelies in front of the stage set up at the crossroads. When gold was discovered, Broadway had been five miles long. Now it was
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And when the parade had passed by, the little kid resumed doing wheelies, but was now outside the newly opened Bakery. Probably getting ready to go in the Bun and Doughnut Eating
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A small steam engine was next, pulling three open carriages of privileged locals as it puffed up the middle of the street behind the band
police and catering vehicles, nearly all manned by volunteers, travelled slowly, the occupants relaxed, smiling and waving, with their sirens whooping and shrilling, the clamour more festive than fearful Fashions in the Field entries were next These were local people who were entering into the spirit of the gold rush era and were got up in 1850s garb and would later compete. There were Babies and Ladies, and Boys and Men Children from a neighbouring town also joined in as they scrambled along under a home-made purple and silver dragon which looked more like a mutant earthworm. Finally, there were the classic cars with running boards and wheels with wooden spokes, all highly polished and still running well.
Local groups followed. Volunteer firefighters were first, a small group of shuffling self conscious youths in navy blue, then an exuberant group of children, carrying a weird assortment of wind instruments made from industrial tubing They were led by their lushly bearded teacher, wearing a multi striped African hat and a pair of baggy floral pants Then, and most impressively, came the emergency vehicles. Firefighting services and ambulances,
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was a bit of a stir. Front doors opened. From side streets car doors slammed; and as though on a signal, people appeared from shops and houses. The bush telegraph was working From around a corner at the rustic end of town a horseman appeared. The beautiful palomino and his rider sporting a cream cowboy hat, came dancing down the street The local band, winner of competitions in Europe, played with verve and oomph and the horse pranced in time, pausing now and then so the band could catch up
After the Gold Rush Festival of 2002 (20 years ago), this delightful piece was sent to The Welcome Record by a visitor to our town. We reprint it with permission from her family, who were thrilled to share this memory
Pam Brightwell
I have to admit I hate having to use it and feel ultraconspicuous, but needs must Mel also has a bad habit of wheeling me too close to pedestrians, filling me with alarm I have never forgiven her for running into the ankles of a tour guide once, when we were in the Canberra Art Gallery The poor lady was dancing in pain and of course I looked like the culprit.
Our meeting opened with a minute’s silence in respect of the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll New member Lyndene Higgins was presented with her membership papers.
On Saturday morning, we noticed an elderly indigenous woman sitting in a doorway, with a pair of crutches beside her and when we went past later in the afternoon she was still there. Further along was a couple, a man and woman, at least 60 years old, in another doorway with all their worldly goods stacked beside them.
In the evening, we were in an Uber and stopped at a light; glancing through the window I saw a man hop off his bike and start spraying red paint on a closed shop shutter and then ride off on his bike in full view of crowds of people. An African man sat on the pavement with two upturned polystyrene boxes, drumming away and my brother told me he is there every day He must have hands like leather Outside Myer, an oldish man sat holding out his cap for OmoneynSunday, we went to my brother and sister in law’s for lunch; they have moved into one of those lovely modern apartments close to the city On the buildings underneath and on a complete wall across the road, as well as houses and buildings which we had passed elsewhere, there was masses of graffiti, most just garish with no artistry at all.
Melbourne was the place where I was born, grew up, went to school there, and spent all my early working years in the city. No one referred to it than as the CBD, we just said we were going into the city Over the past few years, I have made many trips to Melbourne for special events, family parties and sometimes a night out with my daughters, going to a restaurant and the theatre.
On Friday evening, we set off up Little Bourke Street, crossed Elizabeth and turned up Swanston Street, where there were crowds and crowds of pedestrians and things began to get scary
But this last weekend was totally different. I was giving my older daughter, Mel, a birthday treat and had booked seats for a live show and a hotel near to the theatre Because of my maddening problem with my recalcitrant legs, I can no longer manage to walk very far, so friends lent us a folding wheelchair.
In my young days I would meet friends in the city at night, to see a film or to go to a restaurant and wander back down to take the tram home, usually quite late at night It was very rare to see any oddballs or strange behaviour then, but this time around I found it all a bit scary Oh Melbourne, my Melbourne, city of my youth, what has happened to you Someone has torn out your heart
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Friday 7th October, Avoca Friendship lunch
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On all of these occasions, I would drive down, meet up with whoever, then travel to and from our destination and back to our hotel in an Uber or taxi, thus never actually walking through the city streets.
Following the meeting, members enjoyed a scrumptious lunch at the Gold and Grain to celebrate our 87th birthday
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A man was strutting and weaving among the crowd, with his arms and legs jerking out like a robot and banging into people, quite out of control A girl passed us and said, “Oh he’s on ice, for sure”. Young people walked along in big huddles, pushing and shoving pedestrians out of their way.
Arrangement of weeds: 1st Jan Murphy.
It is the time of year for nominations of Office Bearers with our AGM on 20th October Members have been enjoying learning new crafts as in Mosaic crochet and Tunisian crochet Some lovely items have been made.
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Even with all the rain of late, we are still not experiencing the extreme rainfalls which much of the country has been experiencing Fortunately, with the predominantly steady rainfall, at this stage areas in our Shire appear to be coping reasonably well It is great to see Grind Projects moving their containers onto the Maryborough Skate Park site at Princes Park, and appearing to be getting on with the project
wrote to the Local Government Inspectorate and Local Council Minister asking what follow up was done on both of these reports to ensure the recommendations were not lost, in the best interests of the community
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Integrity Report, the same concerns were raised with the complete Council, with a statement from the Inspectorate's head Mr Wolf, in brief “Central Goldfields Shire Council failed its community in many of these areas“.
CGR&RAI would like to see no more need for a Ratepayers & Residents group All is needed is Councillors and Council who adhere to strict policy and work with the community and with the community helping our Councillors and Council It really is not hard. Just do what is expected of you for the good of your community. On 4th October CGR&RAI will be holding our general meeting at 7pm at the Carisbrook Senior Citizens club rooms, Urquhart Street Carisbrook. All Fowelcome.llowing
With the 1998 report, our concern was the reports pertaining to the CEO and Council These reports highlighted issues around poor record keeping, governance, questionable decisions and policy Ifollowing.nthe2017
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Since the last year's Annual report and the Satisfaction Survey, CGR&RAI have presented two reports. One being the 1998 Central Goldfields Shire review, (https://www parliament vic.gov au/. / VPARL1999 2002No32.pdf) and the other being 2016 Inspectorate's Integrity Report into the happenings of our Shire, which lead to the sacking of our Councillors and court action against our previous CEO. (https://www.lgi.vic.gov.au/.../Central Goldfields Shire.. )
again”. Have we learnt? Clearly the State Government, Inspectorate, Ombudsman or Local Council Minister appear not to be able to, or possibly wish to alter this pattern.
The reply we received from the Local Council Minister was to the tune of: Re the 1998 Report this occurred many years ago and we are looking at the present. Re the Integrity report court action was taken against one person named in the Integrity report, and no further investigation was pursued
We then look at the interim Administrators (who initially appeared to be extremely competent), then shortly after the appointed Administrators took over, the Satisfaction Survey went from 42% to 57%. After 12 months under administration, the Satisfaction Survey went down to 53%. Now with two years nearly of the elected Councillors, our Satisfaction Survey has remained at that low 53%.
The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 Page 21 20 Years Experience Free Measure and Quote Attention to detail Personalised Service EVERY BUDGET CATERED FOR Peter and Shelley Davies 18 Drive In Court Maryborough 3465 www.evolutionkitchens.com.auTelephone54611000
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CGR&RAI still have concerns pertaining to “poor record keeping, governance, questionable decisions and policy following, now transparency and planning department concerns” . We wonder if we should look to ascertain if this is systemic. Remember the old saying “if you don't learn from it, it will happen
Are the landowners justifiably still paying increased insurance 11 years after the flood and yet still no completed community approved levee? How would you feel if you were paying over a thousand extra dollars insurance a year for this time? Remember the 1999 floods? CGR&RAI asks the Council and Councillors to stop this situation of over 20 years of financial chains around our necks, be transparent and involve the whole community and get this burden off our backs At present there is a lot of uncertainty around our Shire. It's time that stopped. Hopefully on 4th October, that uncertainty will stop at Carisbrook, and we can work together as a community again
that, at 7.30pm, we will be giving a complete report on the Carisbrook levee journey, decisions, reports, plan changes and community consultations from Jan 2011. This way the community will have a clear understanding of who made what decisions, and they can make up their own mind as to whether this process has been open, correct and justified as to why 11 years later, it still is not completed?
Posting these two reports has drawn comments of concern from sacked Councillors, ex Administrators and several Council supporters, highlighting that these are historic reports and happened years ago, and in order to move forward, we have to forget the CpastGR&RAI
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One of the most memorable was when I wasn’t supposed to be in the show at all. I was working in the lighting box for Yeomen at the Melbourne Alexander Theatre when the talented Sue Coull, playing the role of Phoebe, was suddenly taken ill halfway through the performance Sue was rushed off to hospital and next thing I was shuffled into her costume and up on stage. As you can imagine, that does get the adrenalin flowing somewhat. I performed the role of Phoebe for the rest of the season In a delightful twist, some twenty years later, the wonderful Sue is returning to play the role of Dame Carruthers, so we will see her in Avoca and Inglewood.
The number of our committee numbers has dwindled over the years and we would love to see some new faces to add to our current small group.
To me, it is most appropriate to finish the solemnities was a suitable and lighter touch with the theatre performance of Yeomen of the Guard. It couldn’t be more English, set in the Tower of London, with the glorious costumes and magnificent singing I have played roles in this wonderful opera so many times I can’t remember.
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Our AGM is to be held on Monday 10th October at 1pm in the Dunolly Town Hall
I selfishly thought we had a few more years and would have loved to have seen her Centenary How lovely to see that Rosemary and John have a large photo of the Queen that has been draped with black lace, on display in their shop window. How very fitting for our classy regalia shop.
Mprogramyheart is on my sleeve, I love my G & S, I love pomp and circumstance, I love good music and fine singing, and yes, I love my Monarchy! God Save The King.
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Sunday 25th September at 2.30pm in Avoca Town Hall. Saturday 1st October at the Inglewood Town Hall. This magnificent operetta is suitable for all ages Take advantage of the 25% Victorian Government Rebate Scheme entertainment program Bring grannie and the kids to see this show, I promise you won’t be disappointed. Further information at: https://wwwvicgovau/victorian dining and entertainment
The Yeomen of the Guard
If you think you may be able to help out, please phone our President, Jan Brock on 0438 180 752, or you can call into the office to talk to us about it on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
From the music and the singing to the regalia and formalities, I thought it displayed a dignified respect that was for all the people, not just a select few I was born in 1953, when our late Queen was crowned at Westminster Cathedral and now after seventy years, we see her passing. I was surprised how saddened I was, and many I spoke to said it felt like losing a loved Grannie.
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The Yeomen of the Guard is my personal favourite Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Watching the funeral of our late Queen Elizabeth televised this week, highlighted the English pomp and tradition unchanged over hundreds of years. Of course, I am biased, having been born in England, but I believe no one does it better than the British.
Hunt is the leader in the women’s division, from Jenny Lovel in second place Thang Nguyen and Joe Lovel are fighting it out in the Junior
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TdivisionhisSaturday is grand final day in the AFL, so no competition will be played. The course will be very wet, and unsuitable for play in any case. Sections of the course may be available for those who want to do some practice Weather permitting, the third and final round of the Championship will be played on the following Saturday, October 1st. Please come along and make it a great day!
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The Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre w be holding its AGM on Wednesday October 12th 8.15am at the Neighbourhood Centre. Anyon interested is welcome to attend.
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The Dunolly Historic Precinct AGM will be held Monday October 24th at 5pm, Town Hall positions declared open, new committee membe needed.
The Dunolly Recreation Reserves Committee Management will hold their triennial AGM October 11th at 7pm, at the Deledio Reser clubrooms All positions will be declared vacant
Faye Arnol
Last Saturday was washed out, with no play possible. The previous weekend saw the second round of the Championship completed, with some very good golf played Josh Lacey is the current leader of the stroke event, with a two round total of 140, closely followed by Jamie SPolinellihenae
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Last week saw what many have described as “Shot of the Year” It was a shot that you had to to believe & looked like something from the Black Trick Shot Book. Malcolm Campbell cou believe his eyes after delivering his bowl & nei could anybody else.
had a feral existence roosting on the vine around my veranda, using my sunny porch for sun baking and enjoying retirement or so I thought. Now with the occasional warm day they have developed a strut in their step and looking for secretive places. Their previous favourite place for laying was a tub with artificial poinsettia in it After a couple of false starts serious sitting was happening! Accompanying loud cackling the first egg arrived They developed a routine of first one, then the other, as their treasured eggs were laid regularly Who says you’re never too old for a last fling! Small but yummy omelettes for breakfast forHme.elen Jesser
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My elderly Bantams found the cold, wet winter very exhausting and one has succumbed, leaving two girls. I really didn’t expect laying of eggs this season as the rooster moved on hence there was no Tincentive.hegirlshave
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This week was supper night, as usual this enjoyed by all & Gary McClelland was the luc winner of the raffle. Happy Bowling Chris Ev
As Spring has struggled to show itself, amongst the ‘flip flop’ of Winter our birds are busy The magpies are demanding, wattle birds are defending their territory and the crows have a baby nearby as they cadge any tidbits Sparrows as always inspect any opening for nesting while the wrens have been furtively building for some time The Willy Wagtail is most annoyed about most things on his patch!
Congratulations this week to the winning team Pam Brightwell, Gary McClelland and Lyle Stree on their two wins.
On Saturday, there was light rain and for a brief period, heavy rain. But did that concern us? No. We all kept playing, laughing and learning to adapt to a heavy course (like a heavy track in racing). The fairways were so lush and the course looked so wonderful. (Thank you to all the volunteer IGreenkeepers)wassolucky to have the loan of a snowboarding waterproof jacket and just laughed at the rain! I was snug and the jacket didn't restrict my swing Others had umbrellas and all sorts of rain gear We felt intrepid! Ha! The four Beattie brothers were playing and their laughter could be heard all over the course Even through the sound of rain! It was a novelty to play in the rain and we kept thinking of the warm clubhouse and the sumptuous morning tea and hot drinks that awaited us (Jan Sharman is an amazing cook and Anne Smith is very fast in preparing hot drinks for us all; they are such a friendly welcoming party for us all when we land back at the clubhouse)
Winner: Sharon Coghill
Winner: Phil Beattie
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We are having a "pop up" event on Saturday 29th October 2022 Ambrose Pairs. If you don't have another for your pair, we can match you up with another player.
Tee off is between 9.30am 10am. If you're coming later, just let us know Entry is $15, but free to Members and school age children.
Longest drive: Andrew Beattie
Runner-up: Dave Shay Other winners
Tarnagulla & District Golf Club
Nearest the pin: Dave Shay Pop-up Event
What a marvellous morning we had at Tarnagulla Golf Club Saturday, 17th September 2022! Although Tarnagulla had been experiencing a lot of rain prior to the event, Dave Shay and Peter Ravenhall had the course mown beautifully and everything looking a treat
don't play golf, come along for the fun and make new friends. Total enjoyment is guaranteed! Stay and chat at the clubhouse or walk with others around the course, it's all good.
A new and smart innovation was the Beattie boys having a mini morning tea halfway through their round in preparation for the real morning tea at the end. That kept their strength up! Most of us take a water bottle to drink when we have a mini rest, but Harold Shipston has set the bar higher now with a thermos of hot coffee to sip during his round (I'm certainly going to emulate that innovation. Very good idea Harold!)
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Once back in the toasty warm clubhouse, we were a very merry crowd. Laughter and tales about our golf could be heard all around The raffle was another success, what with Pixie McNamee (100 years old) donating prizes; Jenny Honeyman donating a beautiful knee rug she had crocheted; Anne Smith donating a large cushion she had embroidered; the Tarnagulla Supply Store donating a gardening tools prize and other prizes as well Such clapping and fun as each prize winner was Eannounced!venifyou
So, we probably looked a weird mob, playing in the rain, but it was great fun and we shared jokes, encouragement and had a wonderful time If anyone had told me I would one day play golf in the rain, I would have told them they were crazy! But it was great playing with friends and enjoying the fresh air and the outdoors.
You can register at LRAAD@MAIL.COM, or on 0481 008 006 or upon arrival
Also, Saturdays and Wednesdays, you can just turn up to play golf from 9 30am. and it's casual, so come along and just join in. No booking at all If you need clubs, etc, we can lend them to you No problems.
Mary McNamee Secretary
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Runner up: Jenny Honeyman Mens Results
The Welcome Record Wednesday 21st September 2022 Page 27 Awards Winners Top Left - Ashlee A Grade Best and Fairest Top Right Jorja Best and Fairest 17 and Under Middle Left Ava Best and Fairest 13 and Under Middle Right Mia Best and Fairest 11 and Under Bottom Left Chloe Best and Fairest 15 and Under Dunolly FNC Awards
Arthur Joe Lacey Award Best and Fairest Bailey Goodwin
Reserves Best and Fairest Mat Bradley and Tanya Coombes
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Under 14 5 Football Best and Fairest Isaac Scott
B Grade Best and Fairest Billie Goodwin
Dunolly FNC Awards
