What’s on Dunolly

Friday, 14th April

Goldfields Music Club, Open Mic and Jam Night each Friday at the Dunolly Golf Club - 6:30pm to midnight each week - all players and public welcome with $5 entry, door prizes and meals available up to $10 (cash only) for a plated meal.

Saturday, 15th April

Trivia Night Fundraiser for the Dunolly Gold Rush Festival at the Dunolly Bowling Club, 7pm. $10 cash entry, BYO nibbles.

All trivia night activities and auction will be cash only. Eftpos is available for drinks at bar.

BREAVEMENT PAMELA MARGARET ANYON (nee Fowkes)

27 Feb 1950 – 6 Apr 2023

Passed away peacefully at Havilah Maryborough, aged 73. Loving mother of Scott & Cale, mother-in-law of Catherine, grandmother of Harry & Greta. Birth-mother and grandmother of Christina & her son James. Her beautiful smile will be sadly missed.

From her boys: Thank you for a lifetime of memories. For having a kind, loving heart for us to learn from, and always putting us first. Your love and encouragement will be with us always.

Adored sister of Gar (Graham), fond friend & sister-in-law of Nancy, cool Aunty to Tristi, Imogen & James. You will always be our Pammie. We imagine you in a better place, opening your arms wide as every animal you ever loved runs towards you.

A long term resident of Bet Bet, Pam was also a volunteer at The Welcome Record. Funeral details to follow.

Bealiba Reservoir Committee Community Day Working Bee

Sunday 16th April 10am at the Bealiba Reservoir

All community members and users of the Reservoir Precinct are encouraged to attend and to bring any tools that would help in assisting eg. rakes and shovels. We are also asking everyone to bring a plate of food to share for lunch. For any questions please contact:

Jenny 0409 936 340 or Daena 0438 049 961

FREE

Simpson 550 Washing Machine, Goes well.

20 yrs. old.

Call Helen, Dunolly 5468 1944

FOR SALE

1999 Hyundai Sedan 275650km. $550 Runs Well, Great Fuel Economy. Sold without Rego or RWC. Ph: 0417 766 616

Dare we mention Summer Clothes, after one of the coldest days on record this week. Never fear, Op Shop will see you through. Winter stock is available this week. Get your scarves and beanies, whilst we have a wide selection from which to choose. Our range of coats and jackets also offers so many different styles, that will keep you cosy during your outdoor excursions. Quality overcoats can be prohibitively expensive, when purchased as a new garment. Many of our coats and jackets look “as new,” sometimes only being worn half a dozen times a year. Our display of coats is situated on the left as soon as you enter the Op Shop Building. Summer clothes are still available this week at generously markeddown prices. Be quick if you want to purchase summer clothes and they will shortly be replaced by winter stock.

Pet blankets and bedding always rush from the Op Shop after a cold spell. Nothing prompts a pet owner, like a sad-eyed, “person’s best friend” shivering pathetically or installing themselves between the heater and yourself. Relieve yourself of that guilty feeling by purchasing one of the pet blankets we have in stock.

Monday 9.15 - late

Tuesday 9.15 - 2.30

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 9.15 - 12pm

Friday 9.15 - 12pm

Saturday and Sunday Closed

0448 780 638

LIMITED ACCESS TOWERS

(lower fits through 76cm wide doorway)

For Sale: Mulch, Sleepers, Posts www.pyreneestrees.com.au

Call for a free Quote 0409 517 064

Fully insured and qualified

Located in the old Nurses’ Home beside the hospital on 18 Havelock Street (top of Bull Street). Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 3pm; and Dunolly Arts Hub, on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets.

COMING BACK IN TERM TWO - HUB CLUB!

From Wednesday 26th April, 3.30-5pm

Our much-loved HUB CLUB is back! This is a FUN weekly activity for kids during term 2, starting on Wednesday April 26th at 3.30 until 5pm at the Arts Hub.

Kids must be registered with me at the Centre, and there will be a form to fill out, so make sure you call me to register.

The only cost to families is gold coin donation- the last time this was run, kids absolutely loved it, so don’t miss out.

Free Child Car Restraint Fittings And Safety Checks

On Monday April 17th from 1pm to 3pm, the Centre is hosting ‘Safe Seats, Safe Kids’ car restraint fittings and safety checks.

Please see the advertisement, bookings must be made online through the link. Call me at the Centre if you have any issues, don’t miss this opportunity, as places are limited.

New Power Saving Bonus

Call me at the Centre to make your appointment to claim this $250 bonus from the state government!

Dunolly Neighbourhood Pantry

Monday to Thursday, 1.30 to 3pm at the Centre. This is a ‘dry pantry’, so we stock items that have a long shelf-life.

This service is open to any community member needing that little bit extra. Donations of long-shelf items such as tinned goods, pasta and rice, toothpaste, shampoo etc are most welcome.

The ‘after hours’ pantry is on the verandah, and is kept stocked for anyone not able to visit during opening hours.

Kath Ryan, Co-ordinator. 5468 1511. admin@dunnhc.com.au

The National Seniors Social Survey (NSSS) of 5,700 people aged 50 and over, conducted from 1 - 19 February 2023, asked about concerns around cost-ofliving increases.

The results show 90% of survey respondents are ‘concerned’ about keeping up with rising living costs, with one quarter ‘extremely concerned’. Health costs, energy prices and groceries are the three top worries. Housing affordability is also a concern, particularly in the long term.

National Seniors Australia Chief Advocate Ian

• renters

• low-income households

• people in their 50s

• larger households (3+ people)

• people in rural and remote areas have long suspected, "Older people in rural and remote areas, those in larger households (3+) and people in their 50s are more likely to be struggling.” The findings reinforce National Seniors’ federal budget call to index the Age Pension quarterly during times of high inflation.

“Another key measure would be to exempt work income from the income test for all government payments, so recipients can work more without penalty. Simply let people work, pay tax, and get Centrelink out of the way.” he added.

YOUTH & TEEN MENTAL HEALTH INSTRUCTORS

Are you someone who cares deeply about your community? Do you feel strongly about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our young people?

Then becoming a Youth/Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor may be exactly what you have been looking for. The Live4Life Central Goldfields Partnership Group is inviting community members to apply to undertake the training needed to become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

All costs to participate will be covered and once trained you will be able to deliver Teen and Youth Mental Health First Aid training in local secondary schools and in the community during 2023 and 2024. Applications close Friday 28 April. To find out more, and to apply, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ instructorEOI

Energy Breakthrough Committee

Join the Energy Breakthrough Community Engagement Committee. Do you love Energy Breakthrough? Would you like to play a key role in supporting this year’s event?

We’re currently calling on expressions of interest to join the Energy Breakthrough Community Engagement Committee.

The role of the Committee is to generate engagement, support and community enthusiasm for the event.

We’re seeking representative/s from local business, schools and the wider community. Expressions of interest are due by Tuesday 25 April. To find out more visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ EBcommunityengagement

Flood Recovery

As our community are aware, the flood events in October 2022 caused significant damage to infrastructure and property throughout our municipality.

At the March Council Meeting, Councillors noted an update on the Flood Recovery Program which outlined:

• Council has assessed the damage caused to infrastructure assets to determine the scope of the recovery work required.

• This assessment work has been used to support Council’s current claim to recover costs through National Disaster Financial Assistance (NDFA).

• This is currently being reviewed by the Department of Transport (DOT) and it is estimated that approval of the claim should be forthcoming in the coming weeks.

The good news is Council is well positioned to commence works across the road network once final approval of the claim is received. We will keep the community informed as this work progresses. For full details visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ floodrecoveryupdate

Flu Vaccinations

The flu season is here and the flu vaccine is recommended for everyone. FREE for young children aged six months to five years, people with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and those over 65 years. If you aren’t eligible for a free vaccine, the cost is only $15.

You can now make a booking to have your influenza vaccine through Council’s immunisation service. To book visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ immunisation or call 0428 894 724.

Dedicated flu vaccination sessions will also be offered in Talbot, Dunolly and Maryborough in May.

Well, there were 6 VERY COMMITTED gardeners that turned up on a very wet and wild Thursday afternoon.

We managed about 10 minutes in the garden, harvesting some plums & nashis, before the rain started coming down much too hard.

We headed to our undercover space and spent the next 45 minutes catching up. With the rain refusing to let up, we all headed home to try again another day!

Autumn is well and truly here, so it’s a good time to plant winter vegetable seedlings like kale, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, English spinach, lettuce, parsnip, peas, radish, silverbeet, broad beans, Brussels sprouts and onion. The seeds I planted a couple of weeks ago are doing very well. I spent time on the weekend

Michael also managed (between garlic.

Next week I am away so Lisa will be writing our column. As we head into the cooler months, although we still meet at the garden there is definitely less to write about so we will be aiming to submit one column a month. If you have any questions for us, come down and visit us at the Community Garden, alternatively feel free to msg us on FB or through The Welcome Record and we'll endeavour to answer them.

We meet Thursdays 3.30pm, 94 Maude Street Dunolly.

Venture into Octopus and Queen’s treasure trove of delights and be enticed into a wonderland of whimsy and fantasy through Yvonne Wells’ wonderful exhibition of artworks and assemblages, “Little Creatures”, featured alongside mosaics by Lynda Vater and an eclectic range of carefully curated vintage homewares. Just few doors down you will find artist, Melanie Young’s beautiful fabric pieces, inspired by the colours and textures of the arnagulla will come alive over the ANZAC Day weekend, as keen art lovers wind their way through this s Tiny Towns Arts Trail. A haven for artists and creatives, who work away behind the scenes as life goes on around them, Tarnagulla has been an integral town on the Trail since its inception over eight

ThisyearTarnagullahasfourparticipating venues, each exhibiting their unique creative talents against the backdrop of an original Gold Rush era streetscape and all within a short walk of each other.

Premierships 1961 1962

1963 R/U 1960 1964

One of Dunolly’s unsung sporting heroes. He played in three premierships, twice runners up and coached Dunolly in 1966. Tragically he was killed in a car accident on November 26th 1967 he was 25 at Mt Hooghly. Tim played in two Cricket premierships for Dunolly and was captain 1966/1967. Five former players named their sons after Tim.

Dunolly Premierships

1930 1932 1933 RU 1934

1930 on the lake wing, moving down the lake wing per medium of N. Downs and B. Flett, for Watts to mark and register a good goal. From good play on the wing by N. Downs, Dunolly went forward via the stand wing, and B. Flett marked from Sheehan for the fourth goal. A goal by N. Downs whose long running shot beat all the players and bounced through the sticks.

Premierships 1907 1909

1910 RU 1908

Edward Game in the centre seemed to be an unsurpassable barrier. By dint of hard struggling Dunolly got the ball, and a magnificent mark by E. Game landed the ball among M/borough’s backs. His obituary “He

We continue with the unveiling of the next 10 of the 50 Nominees for the Dunolly Team of the 150 Years.

Expect the next 10 nominees in next week’s issue of The Welcome Record.

Photo by Jodie Dernehl

was one of the very best of the members of the Senior Football Club at a time when the premiership of the district was held for some years in succession by Dunolly.”

14. Ron Deledio (Jnr) Premiership 1969 Dunolly B&F 1974 Captain Coach Avoca

Premierships 1980 1981 Carlton: 1975 Reserve Games: 12. He played in almost every position and his pace was his greatest attribute. An outstanding clubman, always first in to lend a hand he played Reserve grade football for Carlton in 1975, before switching to VFA club Brunswick. He won the Maryborough Highland Gathering Gift in 1977.

15. Robert Edwards B&F 1981 coach 1999 2003 Reserves B&F

A courageous player, he seemingly knew no fear, regularly risking serious injury for the sake of the team by hurling himself into intense physical contests against bigger, brawnier opponents. In 2003, the Reserves side was desperate for numbers and Rob answered the call to active service and won the B&F as well.

16. William (Bill) Game

Premierships 1903, 1904, 1907, 1909, 1910 RU 1906, 1908

For the winners Beasy his marking and Bill Game’s being equal to any on the day. Game marked splendidly time after time right in front. W. Game was very prominent from the bounce, and a beautiful drop-kick by him enabled a Dunollyite to snap a behind. One of the finest pieces of play for the match, eventuated from the kick -off. fine loft marks by W. Game and E. Game in turn took the ball the full length of the ground.

17. Wayne Deledio

Dunolly B&F 1990 MDFL

B&F 1974, Lexton B&F 1979 1980 Murray League B&F 1983 Carlton Career: 1975 Debut and only game: Round 10 1975 v Fitzroy Guernsey No. 22

A powerfully built left footer, Wayne standing 6 feet, had a near perfect football physique and a booming left foot. Often Wayne would finish a grueling Sunday morning training session by attacking a punching bag in the clubrooms. Such was the fury, one could not help but feel sorry for the bag!

Dunolly Premierships

1930 (Tarnagulla 1931)

1932 1933

Bert Flett was in the thick of the play all day, while Hogan Heenan and Kick all rendered support. Bert Flett punted a good goal. Bert

Flett (who outpointed McKenzie) broke away for Dunolly, Kick marking to goal. In the 1930 Grand Final he kicked 4 goals and in the 1932 3 goals as the rover.

19. Harry Gathercole Premierships 1903, 1904, 1907, 1909, 1910 RU 1906, 1908

Played for St Kilda (1910 & 1911) 3 games

H. Gathercole on the back line were always consistent. A neat bit of play and accurate passing on the part of Gathercole gave E. Hickey a chance and the first goal of the match appeared to Dunolly’s credit. Gathercole, ever alert, marked near the boundary, and a welldirected kick was splendidly marked on the goal line, and Dunolly’s second goal was credited almost before it was kicked.

Dunolly Premierships

1930 1932 RU

1934 1937 Best and Fairest

Clunes made a number of fruitless attacks and then A. Downs and Bert Flett (who outpointed McKenzie) broke away for Dunolly, Kick marking to goal. A. Downs dashed down the lake wing, Britten dribbling the ball through the goal. A. Downs carrying up to Kick who kicked two goals in quick succession.

Having worked with the SES and as an active member of the Woodstock West CFA, Nick was well aware of the communication limitations in regional and rural Victoria particularly during emergencies. Rather than just complaining, he did the best thing he could think of - which is build his own Repeater Tower. Along with another local who volunteered the use of his land for the repeater tower, Nicks passionately believes this is a vital necessity for our rural communities.

The entire cost of the equipment and Government license for the tower has all been at his own personal expense, which has not been cheap.

Nick is adamant that he does not “want money for this - I just really believe that we need this for all of

This story started with a humble Facebook Post by Nick Angelo last March which simply said, “Just so people know that ACMA has approved a channel 1 uhf rural repeater for the area. This repeater will be monitored as a second form of communications as we know phone reception isn’t that great in a lot of surrounding areas. Tests so far show that coverage will be good and the project will be completed in the next 6 months.” us. This tower will help us get past the ‘black spots’ especially in emergencies. Tests so far have made successful contacts as far as Bendigo, St. Arnaud and Clunes. We should be building a huge network of these towers.” The use of such repeater towers in country areas is especially important for safety and security with applications for a wide variety of users from bushwalkers, prospectors, farmers and critically for emergency services such as the SES and CFA. Based in Laanecoorie and as a member of the Central Victoria CB Radio Group, Nick used local parts and a soldering system to build the tower. To access the UHF signal, you will only need a 5 Watt CB radio. However, in most cases, the base antenna is quite far away and does depend on a clear line of sight. Repeaters can extend the range of a UHF's transmission by receiving and then rebroadcasting the transmission using an antenna located in a high location. A transmission range of over 100 kilometres can be achieved through the use of a repeater. It is important to note that this system does not replace your mobile phone but is an added safety measure. It can also socially help those who are living in remote areas with poor mobile coverage.

We congratulate and Thank Nick for his selfless initiative and ingenuity and will report when the tower is “live” for use. For more information: https:// www.acma.gov.au

ChurchNotices

Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Assembly at St. Mary's Church , Dunolly on Sunday , 16th. April at 8.30am.

I have been told that attendances at both the Good Friday service and Mass on Easter Sunday were very good. Don't forget to hand your Project Compassion money now.

R .Mecredy

Uniting Church, Dunolly

Worship on Sunday, April 16th, at 9.30am will be led by Rev. Chris Venning.

Uniting emergency relief will be in Dunolly this Thursday, April 13 from 1.30pm. Op Shop will be open on Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 10.00am.

“Protect me, O God, because I take refuge in you”.

Psalm 16:1

St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly

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

Please contact for service dates and times.

New Horizons Church, Bealiba

Bealiba Public Hall Every Sunday 3 pm.

Wednesday Bible Study

Dunolly 10.30; Bealiba 11 am

Contact Veronica for more information 0427 345 577

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. th

The following poem was quoted in 'The Wandering Scholars' by Helen Waddell printed in 1927.

It is attributed to an unknown Irish scholar from the 9th century. This particular translation was done by Robin Flower.

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I and Pangur Ban My cat, Tis a like task we are at: Hunting mice is his delight, Hunting words I sit all night.

Tis a merry thing to see At our tasks how glad are we When at home we sit and find Entertainment to our mind.

'Gainst the wall he sets his eye, Full and fierce and sharp and sly; 'Gainst the wall of knowledge I All my small wisdom try.

So, in peace our task we ply Pangur Ban, my cat and I; In our arts we find our bliss, I have mine and he has his.

This poem first came into my life some years ago and I was very taken with it, so put it away very carefully in a safe place. It has never been found since. Recently I came across it in an old book and fell in love with it a second time. I particularly like that the sentiment expressed 1,300 years ago, still truly states modern feelings for pets. How spending contented time with them, reading, watching tv or being occupied with a hobby enriches our lives and also makes their lives more interesting as they sometimes open a lazy eye to check on your progress, or take an amble around the garden before coming back to settle near you again.

I have been confined to barracks this week, so unfortunately have missed the Easter celebrations. My means of transport is a walking stick at the moment and I have developed a theory about the purpose of the walking stick in general. It seems to me that whatever they are made fromwood or metal or plastic - their main purpose for existing, apart from the helping hand, is to scare the wits out of people.

They all seem to have the ability to fling themselves onto the floor, no matter how carefully one balances them, with the loudest noise. This is both scary and embarrassing for the owner.

those annoying but unavoidable finger or stylus marks on the screen of one's device. As a result of dozing off the other day with a cooling cup of coffee (decaf.) in my hand and spilling it over a remarkable area including the tablet I had been playing Solitaire on, I had a clean up to do. When I had dried everything in sight, I noticed that the face of the tablet had been restored to its’ original clean and shiny best. Wonder if I can patent that What bad luck that the return of the great Rheola Carnival has been marred by such unseasonable cold. Whenever I have gone to it, the weather has been sunny and hot - ideal for a good day's outing at a fun event.

Rosie