TWR Volume 37 Issue 42 Wednesday 23rd November 2022

Dunolly CFA has finally received a new vehicle and what a beauty it is. The last vehicle obtained by the CFA was back in 2009 so they were really looking forward to getting a new vehicle with updated features.

Funded by a grant from VESEP (Volunteer Emergency Service Program) and Community Donations - the Dunolly CFA would like to thank both organisations for their generosity as well as apologise that the RTC community bus which was

temporarily stored at the CFA had to be moved (Both RTC and Residents and Ratepayers have noted in this issue about the bus not having anywhere to park safely)

The $147,500 vehicle has the latest firefighting equipment, a Defibrillator, additional safety equipment, a more spacious cabin and will be able to access more areas as it is a 4WD

Rosie's Ramble

I have learned lately what a hole in my life the loss of a sister and daughter makes No more picking up the phone and sharing what has happened during the week, and the silly remembering of childhood and giggling over nothing Appreciate your loved ones while you have them

Nothing much to comment on except of course the weird metrological situation we find ourselves in I was in Marong last week and having a coffee outside the store, when I noticed a strange object on the verandah.

It was about a metre and half tall, black and covered with a grill When I looked closer I could see it was powered by a gas cylinder. It is a huge insect zapper would kill a thousand mozzies in a night

My electronic device kept telling me that the Goldfields Shire Council was live. It went on for a week I am so glad that they are alive.

When Mr Ramble and I were in Ireland some years ago I made a note of some signs I saw Found them the other day.

Look second hand books and coffee Real estates and funeral directors. Joyce Carpetaria (on a rug shop) Kelly Business Drinking consultants (on a pub)

Rosie

New CFA Vehicle for Dunolly

Continued from front page

With the upcoming Fire Season which is hard to imagine with all this water still around, Captain Greg Humphrey would like residents to please do the following: “Register any burning off at your property at 1800 668 511 so the CFA doesn’t waste their time and resources.

“Start early with your Bushfire preparation and have a Bushfire Survival Plan which outlines:

® Actions leading up to the bushfire season

® Actions during the bushfire season

® Actions leading up to fire risk days

® Actions on fire risk day

Last but not least, get to know your fire danger ratings and meanings:

Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic. If you are interested in joining the CFA please email Greg Humphrey greghumprhey@gmail.com

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

This Spring, Marion Edwards and I have enjoyed going through her wildflower albums, discussing them and then deciding what to share with Welcome Record readers.

It has raised a bit of interest among some readers too

Recently, I received a note from someone who signed themselves B S and had enclosed a Paddy’s Ranges wildflower brochure from the Maryborough Information Centre

The brochure is lovely and anyone with an interest in wildflowers would really enjoy it Call into the Maryborough Information Centre and ask for a copy

Thank you B S for letting us know it is available, and for taking the time to deliver it. It is always nice to get some sort of feedback from a Welcome Record reader

Usually you never know if anyone looks at what you have submitted, let alone if they have found it boring or interesting So, thanks again.

Vicky Frizzell

Rural Transaction Centre (RTC) Community Bus

We are in desperate need of a large shed to house our community bus. Do you have an unused shed or carport we can use?

We ask your assistance in providing this as a free service for our community. If you can help, please call the Rural Transaction Centre on 5468 1205.

Suzy Anderson Coordinator

Dunolly Gilbert & Sullivan Society

The Dunolly Gilbert & Sullivan Society is presenting the comic musical Thespis at the Dunolly Town Hall on Saturday 26th at 2pm I am playing a small cameo as the Aging Goddess Venus. We had excellent reviews for our Melbourne season last week. This two hour show is perfect for all ages. This production of Thespis is a Community Partnership with the Maldon & District Community Bank.

Dunolly and District Neighbourhood Centre

We are located in the old Nurses’ Home beside the 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, Barkly Street Intermediate skills needed

® “Whispering Weeders’ garden club last Monday of the month. Call Kath for details.

® Mosaic making at the Arts Hub from 10am

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

Tuesday

® Woodwork shed from 9am

® Family History group from 1pm

Wednesday

® Craft group from 10am

® Table tennis 9am 2pm (Golf Course on Separation Road) Evening session available for interested people.

Thursday

® Croquet from 10am behind the Courthouse on Bull Street

Sunday

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

Whole Town Garage Sale

Saturday November 26 from 8am

Here it is at last! After all the disappointments caused by this crazy weather, I’m happy to say we are all go for

Saturday

The sale starts at 8am, and over 45 households, community groups and local businesses have signed up, including the Uniting Church Op shop car park, RSL hall, Betley hall, All Day on Broadway, Dunolly Arts Hub, Neighbourhood Centre and Nik Nak Gallery on Broadway

Maps will be available on the day from the CFA sausage sizzle at the Senior Citizens club carpark, Nik Nak Gallery, All Day on Broadway, and the Neighbourhood Centre on the top of Bull Street Maps can also be accessed via the Facebook pages of the Dunolly Arts Hub and Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre. Come along and support the town!

Monday to Thursday 1.30-3pm

Dunolly Neighbourhood Pantry DunollyPantry“ is available a

We are grateful to the people of our town who have made donations for our Dry Pantry.

We’re making Christmas Hampers this year, and appreciate donations of Christmas themed items that can be easily popped in the hampers, such as chocolates, fruit mince tarts, puddings etc.

We’re also accepting donations of child/teen i ng equipment, art supplies, bo e can choose a few items when they collect their hamper Just drop donations here at the Centre.

We also have free seedlings awaiting new homes, so feel free to come up and take what you need

Help with online forms such as the Power Saving Bonus

The Power Saving Bonus is still up and running, so if you need a little help applying, give me a call and we’ll make a time it’s $250 that is better in your pocket than someone else’s.

I’m always happy to help with other online forms recently I’ve helped locals upload identification to their telecom company, as well as helped apply for the Working With Children check, so don’t get bamboozled I will help if I can, and if I can’t I’ll help you find someone who can!

We also have

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

Kath Ryan, Co ordinator

18 Havelock Street Dunolly 5468 1511 admin@dunnhc.com.au

Market Day Roundup

The November Market has been and gone! Although the turn up was considerably small with only 6 Stallholders taking the time to attend it was generously supported by the local community.

The CFA hosted the BBQ and from all reports did fairly well The December BBQ will be hosted by The Santa Show Committee.

At the next market on Sunday, 11th December there will be a special visitor with gifts for the children and grants to those groups who have supported the Market during the year.

As this will be our last Market for the year it will also be the last Market for our committee with most of us standing down, if you or your group would like to see the Market continue, please attend the AGM on Wednesday, 14th December at 6pm at the Railway Hotel Stay safe.

Peter, Caryl, Melissa, Cheryl & Samantha The Market Co ittee

Santa Show

This years Dunolly Santa Show will be held on the Saturday, 17th December 2022, at the normal spot, the Dunolly Town Hall, starting around 12pm. All children 14 years and younger welcome.

Donations will be gratefully accepted, please call Christine on 0498 747 352 or Debbie on 0403 676 114

Christmas wrapping of gifts will be held on the Friday, 16th December (night before the event), at the Town Hall, starting at 6pm. All welcome.

Dunolly Op Shop News

Special Saturday opening of the Op Shop on 26th November, for the rescheduled Whole Town Dunolly Garage Sale. There will be many items of useful furniture, at prices which make them a marvellous bargain for the buyer and a great relief to the capacity of our shed which houses them

If you are able to help set out t p Shop car park on Friday or help at the end of the day on Saturday, please contact Jim on 0407 349 044. Leave a message for him at the counter, if you are shopping on Friday or Saturday. You will also be voting, of course. Christmas themed mugs are always a handy gift for the person who has everything Put a selection of delicious chocolates, dried fruits or even a variety of tea bags into the mug. Then wrap the Christmas mug in some clear cellophane, tied at the top with a scarlet ribbon You will find a good selection of mugs in our Christmas corner on the right hand side of the shop against the stage. Retail clothing shops could be struggling, due to people who usually purchase their expensive summer clothing there. Paying $3 or $4 for a garment at Dunolly Op Shop allows you to feel it was worthwhile, even if you are only able to wear that garment once Most of our children’s clothing has a “good as new” look, as children grow out of garments so quickly We welcome all quality donations during all our opening hours, with grateful thanks.

The Op Shop Team

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Community Bank scholarships close December 18th

Community Bank Maldon & District is pleased to be offering four scholarships in 2023 worth $2,000 each.

The purpose of each scholarship is to support students in the Maldon, Newstead, Harcourt, Dunolly and Mount Alexander districts for new or ongoing studies in 2023 Eligibility also includes students who attended a secondary school in this region. Scholarships are awarded to cover costs associated with education, such as course fees, rent, purchasing computers, books, equipment or other resources associated with your course/training Community Bank Maldon & District Branch manager Paul Simmons said ‘it’s fantastic that we can offer more scholarships to encourage applications from all types of students, and not just those who take the traditional university path. It's important to us to include other areas that matter such as TAFE and traineeships, helping people with agriculture training programs and encouraging and supporting further study for indigenous students’.

Further information is available on the Community Bank’s website and includes the application forms

and detailed guidelines with further information on eligibility criteria

Otherwise, to chat about the program in further detail, please contact: Executive Officer Shannon Burdeu on 0478 435 110 or email executiveofficer@mdcb com au

Some of the 2022 scholarships recipients pictured with Paul Simmons, Branch Manager and Shannon Burdeu, Executive Officer

Central Goldfields Shire Council

Cr Chris Meddows -Taylor

Congratulations to our new Mayor!

I have thoroughly enjoyed my term as Mayor. Following Administration, Council needed to come together to work with the CEO and staff to chart a path towards future success.

Our commitment and focu l progress needed.

Our first year, marred with lockdowns, focussed on community engagement and setting direction by engaging the community to forge an exciting Vision supported by a creative and dynamic Council Plan positioned on growth, prosperity and capturing investment, to achieve that Vision and meet community needs and expectations. We also worked to refresh our Community Plans. Service delivery challenges and systems were also a priority

This year’s focus was developing winning strategy and advocacy We were successful in our growth

focus with government investment in mobile and digital connectivity; added passenger rail services; Talbot Futures (including sewerage) and further investment in Maryborough Train Station to be a global gold interpretation destination There has also been support of the World Heritage Listing as well as countless capital investment projects, big and small, around the Shire.

The Victorian Government decision supporting Goldfields World Heritage Listing and Council’s advocacy aligning this and other opportunities to Commonwealth Games investment, offers countless possibilities, together with our continuing focus on Maryborough Aerodrome and further advocacy in both passenger and freight rail development.“ Welcome to Central Goldfields” creates substantial benefits.

The unanimous decision reappointing our CEO gives us future confidence.

Finally, thanks to so many partners who are working hard with Council to achieve our Community Vision

What an exciting future ahead!

Cr Chris Meddows Taylor

Dunolly Museum

Dunolly Museum holds a vast collection of artefacts, records and memorabilia encompassing many years of Dunolly’s gold mining and social history

We have provided a service to locals and to thousands of visitors over the years, by assisting them in researching their family history, with their questions relating to prospecting in the area and much more

In addition, we have a variety of publications and maps for sale as listed below, many of these have been written and produced by our historian, John Tully, also other authors, as shown.

Some of these publications are hard to find, so visitors are often surprised to come across a book which they have been searching.

percentage of the sale of these books and maps oes towards the upkeep of our Museum, which continues to draw an ever increasing number of ourists to Dunolly

you are thinking of purchasing one or more of hese publications for Christmas presents; the Museum is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am till 3pm and usually on Saturday afternoons. You can also find us on Facebook under Dunolly Museum if you have any queries Thank you

Goldfields Historical & Arts Society

Publication Catalogue

Title Author Price

Bealiba Detecting Barnham, Steve $17

Dja Dja Wurrung Language of Central Victoria (1997) Tully, John $21

The Dunolly District Hospital: a Goldfields Hospital Story (2010) Anderson, Jean with Janet Watts $20

Dunolly Gold Tully, John $21

Dunolly: Story of an old Gold Diggings (1988) Flett, James $80

Dunolly’s Brothels (2013) Tully, John $21 Explore Dunolly Barnham, Steve $10

Gold Detecting for Novices Barnham, Steve $20

Golden Memories (1983) Carless, R. L. $8

A History of Bunyips: Australia’s Great Mystery Water Beasts (1999) Flett, Josie $20

Hotels of Timor and Bowenvale (2016)

John Tully Maps: Castlemaine, Dunolly, Inglewood, Kingower, Majorca and Hombush Maryborough, Talbot, Tarnagulla and Whipstick

Tully, John $25

Tully, John $21 (each)

Joseph Hill of Dunolly (1990) Moore, Ruth C $15

The Kooyora Country by Road and Track (1981) Halls, Fred W $5

The Mindye Stone Arrangement at Bealiba (2011)

Tully, John $21

Old Pubs: Inns, Taverns and Grog Houses on the Victorian Diggings (1979) Flett, James $40

St Arnaud Gold Detecting Guide Barnham, Steve $22

Stories from Cynthia

Without sounding like a boastful mother, I have been very impressed with the big steps my daughter Mel has taken since moving from Canberra to Maryborough to keep an eye on me In the short time since she has been here, she has become a volunteer at the Art Gallery, and in keeping with her History of Art and Writing degree, which she has almost completed, she managed to be accepted as an intern on the Castlemaine Mail As a trainee, Mel has been interview writing articles, even being given a a stroke of luck, the Editor Tarrengower Times decided to casting about to find a replaceme the Castlemaine Mail recommende so overnight Mel became the Tarrengower Times. Sounds like a it!

Being a small paper, she does a but not the role of the actual co paper as our Sharron does. Last Sunday, Mel was headi assignments, first to the Maldon then to the Buda Festival, and she come along, no doubt as her secr couldn't help smiling when we arriv the Swap Meet and Mel produc thought, "oh now I am accompany the Press". The organiser was mos expressed his surprise at the people who had come out, de weather The first person Mel Craig, who had all sorts of sol devices, all his own invention, ev Another Interesting stall comprised old and antique tools and we met stallholder Jack, his wife and three They had a business in town whi generation, following on from Jack's father went off to chat to the vintage car blokes learned lots of mechanical details while I sat and watched the passing parade. Then it was off to Buda in Castlemaine to Festival Buda is a heritage listed beautiful house with a magnificent garden. It opens reg to the public, serving teas, where they also provender and gift stalls. This weekend they having a Festival, offering demonstrations aspects of gardening and water-saving, amon other environmental ideas, and wreath making the luxuriant flowers surrounding the house lawns. A group sat in a circle fashioning wreaths for the visitors. I passed a little girl w a beautiful floral wreath on her hat, with her m wearing one on her hair. There were so many everywhere and I walked down 'Hilda's wal planted by this lady who had still been garde there at the age of 98 A little jazz group playing in a small clearing where the Buda dancers were to later perform Mel had already them through an earlier interview, so we

entrusted with their extra gear while they performed The weather had held up really well all morning, but unfortunately drops of rain started to fall just before the conclusion of the dance, so the beautiful golden cloak dancer did not appear, however she gave us her own performance for Mel's photo. I noticed some children's activities on the lawn where there were coconuts sitting on poles. It appeared that a

Church Notices

Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Mass at St Mary's Church on Sunday, 27th November at 12 noon for the beginning of the 150th Anniversary celebrations. They are a couple of years late, but will be on at last Bring a chair for the picnic at Gordon Gardens and hopefully you won't need an umbrella.

The Columban calendars are in the church for $7. They are very beautiful again this year

“Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our Father; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”.

Mk 11:9 .10

St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly

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

Esther Waters will take the Morning Prayer Service Thursday, 24th November at 10am

Esmé Flett

Uniting Church, Dunolly

Worship this Sunday, November 27th at 9 30am, will be led by Pastor Miriam Darlow.

KYB will be held in the church on Wednesday at 10 30am

Uniting emergency relief will be in Dunolly on Thursday, 1st December from 1.30pm

Op Shop is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am, as well as Saturday, 26th November as part of the whole town garage sale.

Linda Pickering

St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

Davies Street Bealiba

Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month

Priest in Charge Reverend Judi Bird.

Heather Cooper

SECOND TUESDAY

Allappointmentsforcall outsmustbe madebeforemidday onaTuesday.

Of ice hours 5461 4466 After hours service available

Bealiba Carpet Bowls

It was the last night of bowling for 2022. What a year, weeks missed due to members having COVID, visitors from Melbourne joining in with us and of course a night of bowling by torchlight Congratulations to Malcolm Campbell and Shirley Coburn on their perfect score of three wins. Gary McClelland and Lyle Streeter were close on their heels with two wins. The winner of the raffle was Shirley Coburn.

Bowlers are reminded that next week is our Christmas break up, starting at 6.30pm. On this night the winner of our inaugural “Sammy” award will be decided.

This award is in memory of our founding and life member Sam Whitehead. Sam’s daughter Karen will attend to present the trophy 3 2 1 votes have been given each week and have been sealed

These votes will be opened and counted Brownlow style on the night.

We look forward to our first Sammy being presented...who will it be??

Bowling will recommence on Thursday, 2nd February 2023 Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year.

Chris Evans

CWA Bealiba

This month we had the shortest meeting I can remember as there was not much to discuss

The knitting needles were going a mile a minute in the morning making small teddies for the competition at our February conference. Please bring completed teddies to our next meeting

Competition winners

Single Bloom 1st Barbara Douglass

Multiple Bloom 1st Barbara Douglass, 2nd Mandy Latter

Competition everyone a point Dates to remember

Friday 25th November- East Wimmera Group Christmas Lunch at St. Arnaud

Tuesday 6th December Creative craft at St Arnaud

Thursday 15th December Meeting and Christmas lunch. Please bring a gift of something for the garden to the value of up to $10.

Pam Brightwell

AGM

The Deledio Reserve Sports Committee AGM will be held on Tuesday, 5th December at 8.30pm, Deledio Reserve clubrooms All interested community members are invited to attend. Help us get the funding we so desperately need!

Kath Ryan, Secretary

AGM

Dunolly Market Committee AGM will be held on Wednesday, December 14th, 6pm at the Dunolly Railway Hotel. As most of the Committee are standing down, if you would like to see the Market continue please attend

Peter, Caryl, Melissa, Cheryl & Samantha

The Market Committee

AGM

The current Committee of Dunolly & District Incorporated (Dunolly Today Tomorrow), invites you to join us at our Annual General Meeting, to be held on Wednesday 14th December at 5pm at the Senior Citizens’ Centre, in Bull Street

This year’s dynamic Committee, by working together as a team, has successfully brought about the return of the Dunolly Gold Rush Festival, creating a basis for its natural expansion in future years.

We would warmly welcome any new members who may be interested in taking part in this exciting reinvigoration of the sense of community spirit in Dunolly and who would like to bring their own particular skills, talents and knowledge to help promote Dunolly and all it has to offer Hoping to see you there.

Brian Phillips, President

Dunolly Australia Day Nomination Form

We have three Categories this year, and please feel free to copy this Nomination form or hand write another, or pick up extra copies at the RTC to choose someone in all three categories.

Our Three Categories are Junior and Senior Citizen of the year, and Best Business or Community Group. If a person or an organization has impressed you continually throughout the year, please nominate them for an award.

Criteria

Dunolly Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year recipients are people who have demonstrated through their hard work and dedication that they:

Provide a significant contribution to the Dunolly community in the current year or over a number of years.

Demonstrate outstanding skills and/or are a role model for other community members or organisations. Please

Citizen of the Year Junior Citizen of the Year (Under 18 yrs) Best Business or Community Group

Inc.

School Crossings Supervisor of the year

Congratulations to Jacqueline Fankhauser who was recently nominated by a resident for the School Crossings Victoria ‘Supervisor of the Year” award.

School Crossings Australia holds a biennial School Crossing Supervisor of the Year Award in

recognition of the great work performed ensuring the safety of the community, especially of our youngest members

Jacqueline supervises the crossing located at Dunolly Primary School and has been in the role for 10 years.