TWR Volume 37 Issue 36 Wednesday 12th October 2022

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Beauty from the floods

Bell’s Swamp is back after nearly 10 years of being dry Whilst most of us are aw from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), just after the previous wee sometimes need reminding that even flood waters can create joy through renewal Be ready and be safe for when the wild weather hits, so please read our quic flood warning signs on page 3 of this issue.

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Rosie’s Ramble

lot to say this week. I've grizzled about the rain

grizzled about the mini lakes at my gate I'll have

find something else that annoys me Before I leave the pothole subject, I actually found a very ancient piece of something black coming out of one

no idea what it was. I put it in the bin

was looking at the VicEmergency site a couple of nights ago and was a bit amused to see there were no fire warnings listed Not surprising

I took a big step in my technological life while exploring my Email site. I actually deleted most of the postings on it Some were a bit old right back to 2020 when I first got the tablet I am feeling very virtuous.

I do wish the people who criticise or rave about the Royal Family would give it a rest Princess Charlotte seems to be the target of the moment She is a lovely little girl, but hardly a poster girl. I even saw a post the other day saying she "looked just like Lady Di, her grandmother " What rot!! If we do away with the Royals, how would the so-called women's magazines make a living?

Went to a very interesting meeting today, the Welcome Record AGM There are new people with new ideas, who are going to carry on the good work of those already getting the paper out, and who will still continue to do so.

Jokes

There was a little boy born with a silver screw in his navel None of his friends had one, which worried him. One day he asked a good fairy to help him to get rid of it He took her advice and hurried down the yard, through the fence, over the rickety bridge and entered the dark woods and finally came to the base of a big tree. There among the roots he found a tiny screwdriver. It fitted the tiny screw in his navel, so he unscrewed it Words could not express his joy as the screw came free THEN his bottom fell off!

A lady opened her fridge and found a rabbit inside, asleep. She asked the rabbit "What are you doing there?" The rabbit replied, "Isn't this a Westinghouse fridge?" "Yes, it is." "Well, I'm westing," said the rabbit.

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Be Ready, Be Safe with floods

Almost one in 10 Australian homes has some level of flood risk.

Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has predicted above average winter spring rainfall for much of Australia, thanks to warmer than average sea temperatures.

Driving through floodwaters is one of the biggest causes of fatalities during flood events. Floodwaters that reach the bottom of your car door can be enough to carry your vehicle away

According to a float tank experiment using real vehicles at the University of NSW Water Research Laboratory, these are the water depths that can move your car:

Small car (1 tonne) – 15cm of water

Medium car (1.5 tonne) 30cm of water

Large 4WD (2.5 tonne) – 45cm of water

So, if a road is flooded, seek an alternative route instead. If driving conditions are too dangerous, safely pull over to higher ground away from trees and powerlines.

How to read flood warnings from BOM:

Flood Watch a Flood Watch only suggests that flooding is possible due to forecast rainfall It is not a warning of imminent flooding and does not mean that a flood will definitely occur. A Flood Watch can be issued up to four days in advance of expected flooding

Flood Warning a Flood Warning is issued six or more hours before a flood occurs It advises the specific locations that flooding is set to occur if the weather follows predictions. A Flood Warning will typically predict the level that the river is expected to rise to, but may sometimes be more generalised if there is insufficient data.

Severe Weather Warning flash flooding occurs

so quickly that there isn’t time to issue a Flood Warning Instead, BOM will issue a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and other conditions that could cause flash flooding.

Once a flood occurs, BOM and emergency services will classify the flood as minor, moderate, or major as defined by the State Emergency Service (SES)

Minor flooding a mostly inconvenient flood that only inundates low lying areas next to water courses Minor roads and low level bridges may be closed. In urban areas, flooding may affect bicycle and pedestrian paths, some backyards, and some buildings below floor level In rural areas, livestock and equipment may need to be removed

Moderate flooding a substantial flood that may affect main traffic routes and some buildings above floor level A moderate flood may require evacuation; in rural areas, livestock must be removed

Major flooding an extensive flood that inundates large areas and may affect many buildings above floor level Major traffic and rail routes are likely to close, utility services may be affected, and properties and towns are likely to be isolated Evacuation may be required.

In the event of a flood, listen to the advice of your local emergency services, including whether you should stay put or evacuate.

BOM reports that flooding is the second most deadly natural disaster after heatwaves in Australia. If you are ever in a life threatening situation, immediately call Triple Zero (000) and follow their instructions. Alternatively, you can call the Victorian SES on 132 500 for emergency assistance, such as rescuing people from floodwater, helping to protect properties, protecting essential services, or advice on floods and evacuations.

EMERGENCY WARNING (RED)

You are in imminent danger and need to take action now

You will be impacted

A Major flood warning usually fits into this category

WATCH AND ACT (ORANGE)

An emergency is developing nearby

You need to take action now to protect yourself and others.

A Moderate flood warning usually fits into this category

ADVICE (YELLOW)

An incident is occurring or has occurred in the area. Access information and monitor conditions.

RACV News

A Minor flood warning or Flood Watch usually fits into this category.

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Dunolly Gold Rush Festival just over one week to go!

As the time draws closer to the first Gold Rush Festival in 16 years, in its reinvigorated form, the excitement continues to build! More stalls are being booked each week, some of these are mentioned below To date, we have around 20 stalls booked, covering a wide variety of products and services, these include a gold buyer, so don’t forget to bring all your nuggets along!

Our HQ tent will be providing Festival information and merchandise sales, PMAV will be operating with sales and gold panning, Coiltek with detector sales and accessories and Maryborough Visitor Information Centre will also be represented Other stalls include the gold buyer, Hold the Gold, historic machinery, gemstones, nugget casting, historic bonnets/hats, rusty garden art, coffee vans, donuts, Spuds on the Run, CFA sausage sizzle, together with popcorn, fairy floss and lots more Classic cars and bikes will be on display in an area adjacent to Gordon Gardens and there will be opportunities to take selfies in old time costume at the nearby historic Court House Local dignitaries including our Ambassador, Cr Liesbeth Long, will be in attendance, and the Festival will be opened by the Mayor of Central Goldfields Shire, Cr Chris Meddows-Taylor.

Dunolly Traders are contributing by way of “Dunolly Traders’ Chase” , incorporating an entry form listing the traders/shops that need to be visited and marked off. Entries then go into the draw for 3 prizes. Winners must be present for the draw on Sunday 23rd at 3pm Watch for our final update in next week’s Welcome Record!

Pictured below: A 7 gram gold nugget photographed at our market stall last weekend

The Dunolly Today Tomorrow Committee

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Join in the fun Come along to The Court House & take a Historical Selfie #dunollygoldrushfestival Sunday 23rd October Props & Outfits supplied

Be sure to organise a car trailer for the Dunolly Town Garage Sale

When you see some of the ‘as new’ furniture items displayed at Dunolly Op Shop and check the ever so cheap prices, you will wish you had a furniture removalist van. Much of the furniture we receive has been left at Dunolly because of the costs involved with relocating with a removalist

Dunolly Op Shop news Open Saturday Dunolly Community Garden

Dunolly Community Garden is hosting a climate change conversation on Thursday 27th October at 3.30pm We'd love to hear from other gardeners, so please come along to 94 Maude Street, Dunolly

We’d like to hear if you have noticed any changes in how your garden grows.

® Do plants mature earlier when the weather is warmer and wetter?

® This Spring did seeds take longer to germinate than usual?

® Do you get different bugs than what you used to?

® Do different weeds dominate the landscape?

This has been the wettest season for quite some time, with the Winter and Spring warmer and wetter too. Is climate change all doom and gloom or is there going to be any silver lining in the clouds?

Our local Council representative, Liesbeth Long, will be there and it will be an opportunity for us to discuss and explore the impact of climate change on our gardens, so instead of a “kitchen table” conversation with a politician, it will be a chat under the fruit trees

Some of the ‘as new’ items include: a kitchen table and four chairs, a cosy two seater lounge, complete with two footstools. Student desks, there are three in stock and a student chair We even have an exercise machine.

The whole Op Shop, with our huge range of summer wear and household goods will also be open on Saturday for the whole town garage sale. Come along to check it all out Furniture storage is very limited at the Op Shop, which is the reason we offer excellent items at so little cost

The Op Shop Team

Page 6 The Welcome Record Wednesday 12th October 2022 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.au Telephone 5461 1000 Your Local Dealer Phone/Text 24/7 0418 571 702

The Annual General Meeting of The Welcome Record was held this week. We extend our thanks once again to Ian Arnold for chairing the meeting. Office Bearers elected are as follows:

President Angela Ang

Vice President Jenny Scott

Secretary Sharron Fitzgerald

Treasurer Christina Ang

President’s Report

It has been another busy, eventful and sometimes challenging year for us at the Welcome Record

Covid finally impacted us in the office, resulting in a week’s closure, but considering we had managed fairly unscathed for the previous couple of years, we consider ourselves fairly lucky

We have also had to accommodate all the QR codes, vaccination certificates, numerous forms to fill in, masks on and off and general upheaval caused by lockdowns. We have changed many ads to keep the community informed of opening and closing times of local businesses.

To produce 48 weekly issues of the paper for the year, is no mean feat. We have often struggled to find content as well as new volunteers to join our small group, but we are not alone here in this endeavour and our latest plea for help has brought forward some promising candidates.

Ernie, our new printer has done us proud and works away without too much human intervention or coaxing, most of the time.

The standard and quality of the paper that Sharron and Jenny put out each week, continues to improve all the time, and a big thank you is well deserved.

We are ever so grateful to our Rosie and Cynthia for their weekly contributions, to Esme and all the other writers for helping to fill in all the spaces between the ever increasing amount of advertising we seem to attract

We thank all those who keep us informed of community events, results and upcoming activities, as without your input and our wonderful advertisers, the paper would cease to be.

We have been able once more, to assist many local groups and organisations with grants this year and hope we can continue this into the future, funds permitting

I wish the newly elected office bearers all the best and extend a big thank you to Ian Arnold for once again chairing our AGM

Onward and upward for the coming year

Incoming President

It is a great privilege to lead a respected and much loved community paper as The Welcome Record

In this often, anonymous social media age, community papers are the soul of the community reflecting our concerns, celebrations, people and place

After more than 30 years of publishing, our beloved paper was overdue for a ‘Refresh’ as we move into an increasingly digital age

Towards this goal in the New Year, The Welcome Record will look to embrace new technological ways to create and deliver an invigorated Paper. We will seek new ways to connect with our readership both online and in person, continuing to provide an informative record of our community’s aspirations, joys and community spirit

As President, I bring my Publishing, Public Affairs and Business Management background in journalism, magazines, marketing and consulting in a wide range of industries from Tourism, the Arts and Food and Wine

With continued support from both advertisers and TWR community, the dedicated team at The Welcome Record and new volunteers will ensure that the paper continues to thrive and prosper

Have you ever wanted to write? Be a design and lay out artist? Publish your photography?

Now you can! We can help and provide training and workshops.

The Welcome Record needs voluntary contributors to provide stories, roving reporters, columnists, photographers, cartoonists, poets and volunteers to help with producing and distributing our community paper.

If you can spare an hour, a few hours, half a day, a full day whatever time you may have to help, we will find a role for you in line with your skills and interests. This can be done ‘in office’ or remotely

If you would like to join us, please email icanhelpTWR@gmail com outlining your skills and interests, how much time you can give plus your contact name, number and we will contact you. Alternatively, you are most welcome to drop by the office to fill in a form

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Great Golden Triangle Ride

The Great Golden Triangle Ride was started in the year 2000 to raise money for the Dunolly Hospital appeal.

We camped at different locations with the help of Freemantle Stock feeds with Graeme Freemantle lending his semi to cart everyone’s gear. Brother in law Wayne Stephens was the driver.

It was a big thing to pack up and move camp every night. The floats were left in Dunolly. $5,000 was raised and everyone thought it was too cheap so we doubled the price and the profit the following year, going in with Avoca organisations to help their hospital appeal as well.

We had the help of many organisations in Dunolly and Avoca with catering and moving equipment. $10,000 was raised in 2001.When the appeals ended it was decided we put the funds into our own facilities. Dunolly Horse Activity Club now has a great set up for events.

With participants arriving last Thursday, it was a very wet night for camping at the Dunolly Racecourse. Some slept in horse floats, others in tents and the lucky ones had caravans. They were able to fit in a small ride on Friday and it is lucky the ground isn’t boggy in the parking area and yards. It took a couple of days to get bedding dry.

A barbecue dinner went down well and everyone was pleased to catch up as some have been coming on the rides for over 20 years.

We may have missed one year in the past because of insurance, but so many have come back year after year We had a couple meet on our first ride and they ended up getting married

It was great for them to catch up with everyone once again on the weekend. With so many familiar faces, good food and great rides it turned out to be a great event

On Friday night, 30 people went to the Pub for

September 2016

All this rain is bringing back memories of September 2016, when the water came up mighty high in Burnt Creek, across the road from my house I thought it was very exciting at first, but once night time came and it got dark, I realised I was a big coward.

I bought my house after the 2011 floods, when the house took a bad hit with flooded cellar and roads cut, so I started to get a bit nervous it may happen again.

The rain kept falling and I was pacing around the house all night in rather a state of anxiety What gave me great comfort was the Dunolly SES who kept an overnight patrol, checking in on

I will never forget how relieved I was when I heard that big SES car drive up I felt in safe hands and knew someone was watching out for me. I can’t tell you how much it meant to hear Rick Young call out “it’s only us from the SES” as he shone the torch around at 3am I felt safe

Once daylight came, I raced out to give them all a big hug. It meant so much to me. I will be eternally grateful to Rick and all the crew of our fabulous Dunolly SES We really need our SES back in Dunolly

Rachel Buckley

W he hospital on Havelock Street Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm (lunch break in the middle); and Dunolly Arts Hub, on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets.

Monday

® Ballroom dancing at St John’s Hall, B Street Intermediate skills needed.

® ‘Whispering Weeders’ garden club, Monday of the month.

® Mosaic making at the Arts Hub from 10am.

® Card making and scrapbooking with Rho 3rd Monday of the month

Tuesday

® Woodwork shed from 9am.

® Family History group from 1pm.

Wednesday

® Craft group from 10am

® Table tennis 9am 12pm (Golf Course Separation Road) Evening session avai for interested people.

Thursday

® Croquet from 10am behind the Courtho on Bull Street

Sunday

® Golden Triangle Archers 10am, 4th Sun of the month (Archery Range behind Del Reserve; enter via Elgin Street)

Rooms available for small meetings/consultations NBN internet and cosy lounge with split system tea/coffee available to all residents. Drop in! B games, jigsaw puzzles, and an expanding librar await

Coming Up

Town Hall Garage Sale: Saturday October 15th from 8am

It’s all about the Town Garage Sale this week! have over 40 registrations, so I’m certain there be something for everyone. The CFA will be hosting a sausage sizzle beside the Town Hall, and the RSL Hall will also be sizzling sausages on the day! The Uniting Church Op Shop is participating, as is the Nik Nak Gallery on Broadway. Come and enjoy a lovely day of bargains here's hoping the weather i good to us Maps will be available throughout town on the day- just look out for the signs Plenty will be available at the Neighbourhood Centre also (beside the hospital) We will also post maps with lists on the Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre and Dunolly Art Hub Facebook pages Friday night.

Climate Conversations at the Centre

Interested people are invited to the Neighbourhood Centre on the 13th and 20th of October from 3.30, to have an informal chat about ways we as individuals can help lessen the impacts of climate change. Hosted by Central Goldfields Shire Council

Cardmaking and Scrapbooking with Rhonda Rhonda’s next session is this coming Monday the 17th at 1 30pm, here at the Centre All materials are supplied, so for $12 you can create some wonderful cards for those special people in your life and enjoy a cuppa and conversation!

Kath Ryan, Co ordinator 5468 1511

18 Havelock St Dunolly, beside the hospital admin@dunnhc.com.au

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Mayoral Column

Central Goldfields Shire Council Community Update Magazine

The impending excitement surrounding Dunolly’s Gold Rush Festival is a reminder of the relevance of our rich gold history today and in the future.

Recently a group of mayors led by the Mayors of Ballarat and the City of Greater Bendigo met in Creswick with the two Patrons of the central Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Listing Bid t by AO and the Hon Dennis Napthine AM, to release a new independent economic impact analysis of the benefits of World Heritage Listing (WHL) to our region.

The report concluded that “UNESCO World Heritage inscription will be a catalyst for economic and social revitalisation, it will strengthen the region’s identity and enrich its cultural and social capital. It will provide learning and education opportunities and will provide significant benefits for the nation ” The study suggests that by the tenth year following World Heritage listing, in comparison to business as usual tourism growth, there would be:

∑ An additional 2 2 million new visitors to the region

∑ An additional $440 million spent in the local economy.

∑ Growth in visitors related to the World Heritage bid alone will lead to 1,750 additional jobs.

∑ Regional income (direct and indirect wages, salaries, and profits for business) would have increased by $150 million.

In addition, global research shows WHL attracts new residents, adds to cultural diversity, supports regional revitalisation and critically leads to added investment to support the conservation and protection of our rich built heritage. It will enable continued prospecting and mining WHL will unlock significant future opportunities

The spring edition of the Community Update magazine will arrive in your letterbox from next week. As usual it is full to the brim with the latest news and information from Council If you can’t wait for it to arrive in your letterbox you can read it online: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communityupdate

Central Goldfields Art Gallery

The transformation of the Central Goldfields Art Gallery is taking shape The Gallery redevelopment will see the Gallery located in the 1861 historic fire station refurbished and extended, including opening the original fire doors at the front of the Gallery, increasing Gallery exhibition spaces and the installation of improved environmental and climate controls, plus much more. The project is jointly funded by the Victorian Government and Council For more information, visit www engage cgoldshire.vic.gov au/gallery

Goldfields Community Festival

The inaugural Goldfields Community Festival will be held on Saturday the 15th of October from 11 am 4pm at Phillips Botanical Gardens and Go Goldfields HQ in Maryborough.

A free and family friendly fun day with horse rides, games, kids’ activities, a stage with family friendly entertainment program of music, stalls, picnic areas, First Nations People’s Tent and Freeza Youth Area For Dunolly residents a community bus will be available to take you to and from the event

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Return 12:20 Arrive 12:43 Return 14:14 Arrive 14:37

New Life for Historic Building

A building in Broadway, familiar for many years to locals and visitors alike, is undergoing a major facelift

Known to most as “The Williams’ Store,” the iconic green painted façade of the shop is nearly no more. New owner and local identity, Graeme Freemantle, has begun a painstaking restoration, revealing many of the buildings long hidden features, such as its original bluestone foundations and timber details. Graeme says that whilst carrying out the work so far, he has felt like he is the local visitor information outlet, fielding off a variety of questions. He also has a continuous stream of onlookers, curious as to the work he is carrying out. Graeme has already listed the premises for lease, so hopefully they will attract someone eager to add another exciting new venture to Broadway’s business district Watch this space for further updates.

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Catholic Churc

There will be Assembly at Sunday, 16th October at 8.30am

The 150th anniversary celebrations will be on Sunday, 27th November beginning with a Mass at 12 noon, followed by a BYO picnic lunch in the Gordon Gardens.

“Memories, important yesterdays, were once today. Treasure and notice today”.

Uniting Church, Dunolly

Jan Watts will lead worship on Sunday, 16th October at 9.30am

KYB meets on Wednesday at 10 30am at the church

UCAF will meet on Thursday, 6th October at 1 30pm in the church.

Op shop is open from 10am Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Op shop will also be Open on Saturday, 15th October as part Of the town garage sale.

Uniting emergency relief will return on Thursday, 20th October at 2pm.

St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly

Rev Canon Heather Blackman Parish Office, Nightingale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964

The next Eucharist Service will be a Combined Parish Service on Sunday, 30th October at 10:30am

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Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month Priest-in-Charge Reverend Judi Bird.

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Waistcoat Willy

It has been quite a while since we have caught up with our Waistcoat Willie and the many escapades in his amazingly full life Let’s return to New Guinea, where we last left Billy and his friend Peter, when they were working for a Sydney company seeking gold.

By now they had become friendly with their Papuan hosts and had been tested at a traditional ceremony where Billy came out with flying colours; so now the two men were feeling quite at home They often noticed the men chewing on the betel nut and spitting out the red juice; Billy wondered what they got out of it since it seemed a bit weird. One day they came across a big group of both men and women sitting together, happily chewing, so Billy decided to try it. He was given a betel nut and told to chew, so he went ahead and chewed He felt a lot of liquid filling his mouth and was directed to spit He said it was like spitting blood then he was given some mustard on a little stick to put in his mouth. When it started to take effect, he couldn’t spit it out fast enough, causing the women to laugh with glee When he was offered more, Billy quite firmly refused as he said it knocks all the wind out of you and the overwhelming feeling determined him to never to try betel nut again. He said he felt so dizzy that he couldn’t understand how the men constantly chewed.

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net stretched across four posts, then wash it and that is how sago is produced. Apparently the ‘sago girls’ will sit and chop all day. Such stamina! That same day they came across a log, smouldering in its centre and lying on the ground, and the explanation for this log was quite bizarre, because it was always kept alight as the means for lighting cigarettes. Stranger still, some men carried pieces of burning wood with them as cigarette lighters Billy’s excursion was fast turning into a tree trail as the next encounter was with the cocoa trees Billy was shown a cocoa pod which, when split open, produced white powder, so Billy immediately asked if that was cocoa why wasn’t it brown. The explanation was that cocoa is actually white until it is cooked, when it turns brown, as we all know it.

Billy’s friend owned a billum bag which were made by the local women and Billy admired it so much that one of the women decided to make one for him; he said it was the most beautifully crafted bag and so much appreciated. An unfortunate event happened just before the two men were due to head home, when they were travelling on foot over the mountain. Billy decided to go ahead and film the men coming up the hill, carrying all the gear. Over his time in New Guinea, Billy had filmed many events to show at home. When they booked in at the hotel in Wewak, they showed two locals some of the film and they were amazed seeing pictures of their tribe. Billy then went to order his meal and came back to find his camera gone. The police came and grabbed the men, but however they had spirited the camera away and it couldn’t be found So disappointing to have lost a catalogue of his time in New Guinea, however Billy was philosophical about it as it couldn’t rob him of the actual memories.

Peter and Bill checking site for future mine

70 years of Natural History on Display

The result of 70 years of protecting Maryborough’s natural history will be on display when Maryborough Field Naturalists Club stages its 70th birthday exhibition at the Maryborough Community Centre Library next week

The club’s record of achievement has been substantial, even to the point of having State wide laws changed or enacted

For instance, after duck shooters shot dozens of Pelicans at Cairn Curran several years ago, the club took up the matter directly with the State Government of the day, and the result was that in future, shooters had to complete a recognition test to ensure they could recognise game species

The club also has been responsible for having protection extended to more than 4000 hectares of forest surrounding Maryborough.

In more recent times, the club has been responsible for the protection of an area of forest less than half an hour’s drive from Maryborough, being extended from 800 to 3200ha to protect one of the most important areas of grasstrees.

The club also has ensured the protection of

Aboriginal wells, which provided emergency water to the Dja Dja Wurrung people as they moved between the Bet Bet Creek and Carisbrook’s Deep Creek.

It has worked to protect important local flora in Cosstick Reserve, just off the Pyrenees Highway, and other high value flora areas close to Maryborough.

It has been active in identifying areas where three recently discovered eucalypt trees are growing around Talbot and Avoca, and alerted Parks Victoria to the amazing remnants of a little known ghost town called Little White Hills between Avoca and Amphitheatre.

It also was responsible for publicising and having protection afforded to the second largest piece of quartz in the southern hemisphere, Quartz Mountain, between Talbot and Lexton, which was once the site of a thriving gold town.

The exhibition, featuring photographs and natural history displays, will be open on Friday October 14 and will close on Sunday October 16.

Maryborough Field Naturalists Club 70th Birthday Exhibition

MaryboroughCommunityCentreLibraryatrium NolanStreetMaryborough

Friday MondayOctober,14,15and16,10am 4pm.

PhotographsandnaturalhistoryexhibitsfromMaryborough region.

welcome (especially former club members) Entry free.

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Bee Swarm Season

Bees are more likely to swarm at this type of year, and wasps are also about in the warmer months so you might just see a group of buzzing insects taking up residence on your property.

If you're allergic, or the creatures are in a high traffic area and you're getting stung, you might be wondering whether to move them along or call a pest controller

We asked entomologist Tanya Latty, along with former beekeeper and self described "bee wrangler" John Powell, for advice. Where you can, leave them 'bee' Bees pollinate crops and native plants, for starters, and wasps play a part in pest control by eating other insects. Dr Latty urges readers to leave the insects be, if at all possible.

"If you have something buzzing in a tree on your property, they're unlikely to cause a massive problem," she says.

If you're dealing with large numbers of the insects, our experts say they're probably wasps or European honeybees, given that native Australian bees rarely live in colonies. And while both European honeybees and European wasps do sting, they usually only do so when feeling threatened "None of these animals are out to get you," says Dr Latty

"And it's good to get into the habit of not wanting to kill every insect that's in our way."

Keep in mind also that some bees and wasps don't sting at all And Australian native bees are too small to deliver an effective sting.

If you're dealing with a swarm of honey bees "which looks like a ball of bees," explains Dr Latty keep in mind they'll probably move along on its own if left alone

"Swarms are the way that honey bee colonies move to new houses when a colony gets really full," Dr Latty explains

"When they're doing that, they are actively trying to get out of that situation "

When (and how) to move bees and wasps along What if the swarm or nest is somewhere unsafe and unavoidable say, outside your front door?

If it's bees you're dealing with, it's best to searching online for beekeepers in your area, or a local beekeeping association or club. (see Notice on page 20 for local Beekeeper listing)

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CLASSIFIEDS AND NOTICES

AGM

The Dunolly Historic Precinct AGM will be held on Monday October 24th at 5pm, Town Hall All positions declared open, new committee members needed.

AGM

The AGM of the Dunolly Hospital Auxiliary will be on Monday, 7th November at 10am in the Neighbourhood Centre All interested residents are invited to attend.

Warhammer

Looking for fellow Warhammer 40k enthusiasts in the area who would like to start a club or just have a friendly game. Please call Jonny 0421503084

l Beek

Position Vacant Junior Waiter/Kitchen hand

Gold and Grain café is seeking an enthusiastic junior waiter/ kitchen hand

No experience is necessary as all training will be provided.

Hours required Thursday and Friday 4pm to 8pm Saturday 11 30am to 3pm

For all enquiries please contact 0447 796 303

Bealiba Indoor Carpet Bowls

Another week of close games, classic shots and kitty travelling sideways. Some shots had bowlers in fits of laughter and others caused them to stare in disbelief

I hope our bowlers from Avoca made it home ok as the heavy rain had started to fall Congratulations to the i f I Lo el d Chris E thei

All Information supplied by Dunolly Bowls Club

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Nominate our Youth

As part of Youth Fest 2022,

and individuals are invited to nominate local young people, aged 10 to 25 years who have made a positive contribution to our Central Goldfields community.

This could include helping out at weekend sport, achievements at school or work, volunteer contributions, or any other community contribution that would otherwise go unrecognised.

Central Goldfields Shire Maryborough Ward Councillor Wayne Sproull said young people contribute to the local community in many positive ways.

’s important that we shine a light on the great ways our young people are giving back to our community as this is often not in the form of official volunteering and can sometimes get overlooked

It’s great we’re able to celebrate Youth Fest 2022 here in Maryborough and I encourage everyone to nominate someone they know who is doing something that deserves recognition.

“The last few years have been challenging for young people so it will be wonderful to get everyone

together for a big celebration on 28 October.”

Every young person nominated will be profiled, with all nominees to be invited to a special recognition celebration event on Friday 28th October at Station Domain

Nominations close Wednesday 26 October 2022

To nominate a young person, complete the online nomination form at :

www engage cgoldshire.vic.gov au/youthfest2022 or download the form

To submit a hard copy form: Email: Council’s Youth Services team at youth@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

In person: Council's Customer Service Centre, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough Post: Council's Youth Services team, PO BOX 194, Maryborough, 3465 Don't forget to include a passport sized photo that is suitable for use Central Goldfields Shire secured funding from the Victorian Government to celebrate local young people as part of Victorian Youth Fest 2022

Save energy costs

The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program allows you to access discounted energy efficient products and save on your energy bills.

The VEU is a voluntary Victorian government initiative that provides incentives for Victorians to make energy efficient improvements to their homes and businesses.

This program will help cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Depending on the upgrade/s, the average household can save between $120 and $1,100 a year on energy costs Eligibility: Every Victorian household and business can take part in the program and access discounted energy efficient products and services.

There are a variety of programs that can be accessed such as but not limited to:- heating and cooling, weather sealing, window glazing, hot water systems and shower heads.

To view the full list, go to https://www energy vic.gov au/for households/victorian energy upgrades for households/about-the-veu-program

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With the rain which has fallen and is forecast, we ask you all to be very careful on the road and prepare your properties for more possible rain

We would like to thank our volunteer services for their amazing efforts towards the community, not only during the present times, but over the years.

Should anyone wish to make a difference, we encourage you to support our CFA, SES and other service organisations who devote their time to supporting the community.

Who remembers back in 2015 when “Central Goldfields Shire has confirmed it will cut key State Emergency Service funding for Dunolly and Maryborough units from 2016 onwards?” These organisations have kept on serving the community despite reduced support from Council Unfortunately, Dunolly SES is temporarily closed, but we believe not related to the abovementioned cutting of funds. Maybe it is time the Council looked at restoring those funds. We can also support them by becoming members. Be one of our unpaid heroes. Support those who so diligently support us.

On October 4th, 2022, CGR&RAI held a public meeting at Carisbrook. It was attended by over 30 participants.

This meeting commenced with general meeting matters, then went onto the Carisbrook levee presentation. The reports are on our CGR&RAI Facebook page, and also in our Carisbrook Western Levee Facebook page https://www facebook com/ groups/297073484980070

Eleven key reports were tabled, with a presentation by a CGR&RAI representative.

Two key files were:

“Investigation and Design of Carisbrook Flood Drainage and Mitigation Treatments (Entura),“ which also had an April 2015 Flood Steering Committee Meeting, and Water Technologies Updated Hydrology and Hydraulic Report (Apr 2016) Aug 2019 Both these files are available on the Carisbrook levee Facebook site

In these reports you will learn when Council decided to change the community's selected plan and also decided not to have community meetings, as well as a HUGE cloud over the missing or inadequate files on flood figures/study at the time of making these reports.

An invitation was offered for all Councillors to attend and also a request for a Council representative to be present to correct any incorrect information possibly being tabled The request for a Council representative was not accepted, and only one Councillor attended the meeting Some Councillors constantly speak about misinformation being spread, yet when Council is invited to help ensure the most accurate of information is being presented, they refuse to assist

CGR&RAI asks those questioning the validity of information to please understand that Council is not taking the appropriate steps (on many occasions) to ensure that information presented is correct. This is

yet another example of questionable transparency and accountability.

We noticed in Council's financial report from last August regarding the $610K (Stage 4 levee) and the $304K (Stage 3 levee), that both figures were not carried forward, nor projects completed. This is an approximate $900K moving of funds with no explanation.

We ask that Council provide an explanation as to where this funding has gone In a time where Council is seeking volunteers for our community and seeking trust, one could think small issues like $900K could be important to mention, so that the community are able to understand their actions We are sure there is a simple explanation, but without this and appropriate past history, it is reasonable to see why this could be questioned.

There are quite a few community events happening around our Shire in the near future. We ask that the community get behind those who have put so much effort into presenting these events. Of note, are the Dunolly Gold Rush Festival and the Energy Breakthrough.

With the forecast of further rain, we also ask that you go that one step further to assist others through the next few weeks It could be something as little as shifting a sheet of tin or moving timber Please keep an eye out. Thank you and stay safe.

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Community Guide

Essential Services

Police 5468 1100 16 Bull St. Dunolly

Fire Brigade /SES Maryborough 5461 3276 70 Burns St. Maryborough

Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre 5468 1511 18 Havelock St. Dunolly

Mon - Thurs 9am to 3pm (lunch break in the middle)

Dunolly Post Office 5468 1010 102 Broadway, Dunolly Mon - Fri 9am to 4.30pm, Lunch break 12.30pm to 1.30pm

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5468 1054 83 Broadway, Dunolly Tues & Wed 9.30am to 4pm

Dunolly Rural Transaction Centre (Banking, VLine Centrelink Agent, Tourist Info.)

5468 1205 109 Broadway, Dunolly Mon Fri 10am to 3.30pm

Other Services

Dunolly Medical Practice

5468 1104 24 Havelock St Dunolly

Dunolly Hospital 5468 1000 24 Havelock St Dunolly

Dunolly Pharmacy 5468 1522 119 Broadway, Dunolly

Dunolly Preschool 5468 1334 94 Maude St Dunolly

Dunolly Primary School 5468 1111 8 Elgin St Dunolly

Central Goldfields Wildlife Rescue Ranger 0499 654 950

Dunolly Community Garden 94 Maude St. Dunolly

Dunolly Library

Tuesday 9am to 1pm Thursday 1pm to 5pm

54610 0679 42 Market St Dunolly

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Wildflowers

Ptilotus

Also known as white mulla m native grass which grows to high It has an eye catching and a whitish pattern on som Kennedia Prost

Ptilotus
Showy Podolepsis
Kennedia Prostrata

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