The Welcome Record. Dunolly Campus Celebrates. REMINDER Car Boot Sale Saturday 8th April Dunolly Community Market Sunday 9th April

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1 The Dunolly and District Community News The Welcome Record Volume 32 Issue 12 Wednesday 5 April 2017 Donation: 50c Dunolly Campus Celebrates At the launch on Wednesday 29th March, Member for Ripon Ms Louise Staley MP, officially launched four key projects which have recently been completed at the Dunolly Campus. The Dunolly Campus has had recent works completed which included: the refurbishment of the resident dining room; installation of solar panels; #SayNO2familviolence sign; history boards, and a wall wrap dedicated to Rheola Charity Carnival. Director of Nursing, Donna Bell, said, This has been an exciting project in conjunction with Rheola Charity Carnival. The key components of the works involved forming a working group and having input and consultation with residents and families. Walls were removed and the space utilised to incorporate a larger kitchenette which allows residents to serve themselves from a bain-marie. The dining room was old and looking very tired, it was time for the space to be renovated. It has been fantastic to see residents utilising the refurbished area. The Dunolly residents are delighted with the new and improved space. Ms Bell said. CEO Terry Welch said the organisation is very grateful for the ongoing financial support which the Rheola Charity Carnival provides each year. As an organisation we have an ongoing commitment to engage with community groups. It is fantastic to have such a terrific relationship with an event that has a long standing history within our community. Mr. Welch added, This project again highlights a number of strengths of MDHS. It highlights how we partner for outcomes, it highlights the strength of community engagement with us and it highlights our resolute focus on quality of care. To have over 200 people, including the school, attend has been a terrific community event. Supplied by Tara Cramer MDHS REMINDER Car Boot Sale Saturday 8th April Dunolly Community Market Sunday 9th April

2 Page 2 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 The Welcome Record Inc. A F ABN Published by community volunteers at the Dunolly Town Hall 83 Broadway Dunolly Victoria 3472 Phone: (03) welcomerecords@iinet.net.au Web: Editors: Susan Anderson (President) Faye Arnold (Secretary) Office: Jan Brock (Treasurer) Monika Thumerer (Office Manager) Proofreaders: Jan Brock Murray Hall Cynthia Lindsay Rosemary Mecredy Jenny Scott Printing and Distribution: Jan Brock Theresa Milne Monika Thumerer Photographer: Marion Edwards OPENING TIMES Tuesday 9.30am pm (for articles and classifieds) Wednesday 9.00am 4.00pm (to receive payments) Contributions are accepted up to closing time on Tuesdays. Exceptions are made only by prior arrangement, or for important community notices for the Classified pages. If in doubt please ring us before 3.00pm on Tuesday to avoid disappointment. All letters, articles and classifieds must contain the writer s full name, home address and daytime telephone number. The Welcome Record aims to present the diversity of viewpoints which reflect the concerns and interests of our community. It will not print contributions which are defamatory or being used as an alternative to a personal approach in dealing with a personal issue. The opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of The Welcome Record. Phone ROSIE S RAMBLE Really feel for those unfortunate people (and their animals) who lived through cyclone Debbie and now have to rebuild their lives - again. I heard on the radio the other day that Prince Philip drives himself (at 94 or 5) incognito in a London taxi, and has done so for years! Good to know he has an escape route. Thought we were being broken into by some very noisy intruders that windy night last week. After investigating all possible sources of the loud banging around the place (without going outside), I finally remembered that the front screen door has a strange habit of undoing itself in the wind sure enough it was swinging open, hitting the chair on the verandah and banging back again. End of break-in. I reckon we can look for some of the Kindergarten children to pop up on Junior Master Chef, judging by the story in WR last week. I have finally got really fed up with the endless stream of spiders building their homes in mine, so I decided to bomb them. We were going to be out for a couple of hours the recommended time to be out of the house after the bombs go off so it was D Day! I used three canisters throughout the house in the assault. The warning on the cans tells you not to point the nozzle towards yourself when you unlock them. Logical but after they are activated, you have to place them on the floor and it would not be hard to bend over and get a face full of spray. Something you are not told is that the vapour sets off the smoke alarm, so you have to be careful where you place the open can. Lots of loud noise results if you are under the alarm. When we came home I expected to be ankle deep in dead insects not so. I did notice a few very still spiders hanging from webs. Haven t seen any live insects since (only millipedes) but lifeless bodies keep appearing on the floor. Success!! Rosie Bad report excuse The magician at my birthday party hypnotised me. Every time the teacher said my name I was forced to act like a chicken. INDEX Rosie s Ramble Page 2 Neighbourhood Centre Page 5 Loddon Mayoral Column Page 8 Church Page Page 9 Dunolly Primary School Page 13 Central Goldfields News Page 14 Important Dates Page 15 Sports Page 17 Crossword Page 18 Classifieds Page 19 Vicky s View Page 20

3 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page ANZAC APPEAL 285 VICTORIAN RSL SUB-BRANCHES RAISING VITAL FUNDS FOR OUR HEROES Appeals officers at all 285 Victorian RSL Sub-Branches are ready for the 2017 ANZAC Appeal, from 1st April, with volunteers all geared up to sell thousands of badges across the state. Richard Gale, President, Dunolly-Bealiba RSL Sub branch, is confident the local community will once again dig deep and generously support the RSL s annual ANZAC Appeal. Our RSL volunteers, from all walks of life, are ready to offer a variety of ANZAC Appeal badges, including a special badge to commemorate the last great charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba in The ANZAC Appeal continues to grow in momentum with Victorians always eager to purchase a badge. All our dedicated volunteers, often veterans, are determined to get into the community and not only sell ANZAC Appeal badges, but to share their stories and experiences. It is a wonderful time for our community to come together and pay respects to our past and present servicemen and women. According to RSL Victoria s Appeals Manager, Peter Smith, The funds raised through the RSL s ANZAC Appeal enable us to deliver much needed assistance to those men and women who have served our country and who now need our support. Funds from the ANZAC Appeal go to a variety of services and programs for veterans who need help and is tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. It can include assistance such as medical bills, emergency home repairs, food vouchers and relief from social isolation. Providing premium welfare services is a top priority for RSL Victoria, and the ANZAC Appeal makes this happen. Mr Smith said. Each RSL Sub-Branch in Victoria plays a vital role within their community and for many veterans, the Sub- Branch is the social and welfare hub that they know and love. I encourage members of the community to engage with their local RSL, attend a commemorative ANZAC service and to show that they care by buying and wearing an ANZAC Appeal badge with pride this April. You can purchase an ANZAC Appeal badge from your local RSL Sub-Branch or from volunteer collectors in your local community. ANZAC Appeal badges are also available at Woolworths, and Officeworks from early April. You can also donate online at ww.anzacappeal.com.au Rick Gale Local community commemorative projects receive a boost Minister for Veterans Affairs Dan Tehan today announced that 55 community projects honouring Australia s wartime history would receive more than $145,000 in funding. Mr Tehan said the projects, funded under the Australian Government s Saluting Their Service grants program, would honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in defence of our nation. These grants help communities across the nation build and preserve memorials and undertake activities that teach younger generations about Australia s wartime history, Mr Tehan said. These projects are unique to the communities where they originate but they all embody the spirt of the Anzac legend and the values of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice. Up to $4,000 is available for an individual project under the Community Commemorative Grants category of the program. This is a rolling grants program, so applications are accepted at any time. I encourage interested groups and organisations to review the grant guidelines and to submit a request for funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs along with the requested supporting documentation, Mr Tehan said. A list of grant recipients in each state is attached. All figures are GST free. For more information about the Saluting Their Service program, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs Commemorative Grants team on or commemorativegrants@dva.gov.au. Office of Dan Tehan SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Septic tanks pumped out at reasonable rates - Servicing Dunolly & Surrounding Districts BOB PEART Tel: or Mobile

4 Page 4 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 Museum & Shop open most Fridays, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Group bookings available DUNOLLY S NUGGETS & TREASURES A vintage, Retro & Collectables Shop We buy & sell second hand wares Graham & Linda DUNOLLY RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Internet Centrelink Medicare Banking Photo copying Printing Laminating Computer Training V/Line Bookings Community Bus Friday Run Dry Cleaning Trading hours Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.30pm Information Centre Maps Post cards Tourist brochures rtcdunolly@gmail.com

5 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page 5 What s going on at THE DUNOLLY & DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE BREAST SCREEN Sadly, one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime and 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50. With age being the biggest risk factor, Breast Screen Victoria encourages all women over 50 to have a breast screen. Looking after your health is very important! So, are you due for a Breast Screen? We have a bus going to the Bendigo Breast Screen Clinic on Wednesday the 31st of May, leaving from the centre at 9am. Breasts squeezed in the morning, shopping in the afternoon what a wonderful way to spend a day! The cost will be $10 per person. Ring the Centre to book your appointment (no need to ring Breast Screen) Bookings must be in by the 10th of May. ART GROUP Do you love to paint, draw, sketch, dabble scribble, make or do? Then why not join the Neighbourhood Centre Art the Hub in Thompson St., Tuesdays from 10.30am, $3 per session. TABLE TENNIS Are you interested in playing Table Tennis? We have a number of Table Tennis tables ready to start up a Group. We will need at least four (4) dedicated players who will commit to play every week. Ring with your interest and we will work out when, where and how! Interested in any of the above? Ring the Neighbourhood Centre on or admin@dunnhc.com.au Sharon Hiley Coordinator The Good Wife s Guide 1951 Over the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction. Auntie Mac

6 Page 6 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 Central Goldfields region leading the fight against family violence Ripon MP Louise Staley has praised Maryborough Health Services for helping to spread an anti-domestic violence message in Dunolly, whilst pressure mounts on the Andrews Government to follow the communities lead and beef up local police resources. Maryborough Health Services today unveiled a #SayNO2familviolence sign outside of the Dunolly Health Centre which matches the sign placed out the front of Maryborough Hospital. The campaign established by Maryborough Rotary has increased its reach, appearing all over the shire, on the internet and even on TV. Ms Staley said it was great to see to the entire Central Goldfields community rally behind this cause. Domestic violence devastates many families. It is great to see our community working together to empower people to stop this scourge Ms Staley said. We now need the State Government to follow through and employ more police officers, more family violence units and bring back harsher sentences so we can stamp out family violence and make our communities safe. The Central Goldfields community has been leading the way in the campaign against domestic violence; Daniel Andrews now needs to back us up by better resourcing police and initiate tougher sentencing. Louise Staley MP Percussion Workshop With the help of Community Music Victoria, our Dunolly Street Band is organising a Percussion Workshop this Sunday 9th April,10.00am at the Ministry of Fun, 120 Broadway, here in Dunolly. The session leader is Peter Vadiveloo an accomplished musician, performer and teacher. Find out more about him at This session is open to everybody who is interested in improving percussion skills and just having fun. We will be providing instruments to use if you don t have one. The emphasis will be on hand-drums and all forms of shakers etc. Philip Huge Garage Sale Easter Saturday and Sunday From 9am 192 Clay Gully Lane McIntyre. Follow signs from Moliagul 2 ride-on mowers GWO, Karcher Pressure Washer Small Gas 2 Burner, Generators Quad Bike needs work, Freezers Bicycles, Kitchen sinks Lost of household items

7 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page 7 Labor kicks off more grants to revamp sports facilities in Western Victoria The Andrews Government is giving clubs, sporting organisations and councils in Western Victoria another opportunity to secure funding to build modern and safer grassroots sports facilities and new multi-sport indoor stadiums. Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, said that applications are now open for the next round of the $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund and the $22 million Better Indoor Stadiums Fund. Ms Pulford said local sports clubs are the lifeblood of the community in Western Victoria and deserve modern, safe, inclusive and fully-accessible facilities with room to grow and welcome more members. Our Government is making sure that even more sporting organisations, working with their local councils, can benefit from these grants, Ms Pulford said. We re helping clubs transform tired sports grounds and ageing clubrooms to encourage more people to get involved and stay fit and healthy, The funding also includes $10 million for Female Friendly Facilities to build or upgrade women s change rooms meaning female players will never again have to use make-shift areas to prepare for competition and training. And for the first time, councils can apply for up to three $100,000 grants from the Female Friendly Facilities category to ensure that more venues provide equal facilities for males and females. Women s sport is booming thanks to new competitions like the AFLW and Super Netball and we re seeing more and more females signing up to local clubs here in Western Victoria. That s why the Andrews Government is upgrading tired old facilities and making sure our sports infrastructure is safer and more inclusive for all, Ms Pulford said. I urge councils and sporting organisations in Western Victoria to apply now and kick-start new projects that can make a real difference to people s lives, she said. For more information or to apply online visit: Jaala Pulford MP Nominations open for Victorian Senior of the Year Awards Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, is today encouraging Victorians to recognise the contributions made to our community by senior Victorians. Nominations are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, celebrating older Victorians who support and inspire others through their volunteer work. The awards highlight the role of seniors as mentors, educators, role models, leaders, or behind the scenes workers. These awards celebrate dedicated seniors from our community here in Western Victoria who give so much back to other people and their communities, Ms Pulford said. If you know an inspiring older person or organisation in Western Victoria that gives time to helping others in the community, give them the recognition they deserve with a nomination for the Senior of the Year Awards, she said. Categories include the Premier s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year, the Promotion of Multiculturalism Award, the Healthy and Active Living Award, the Veteran Community Award and the Council on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Awards. The Age-Friendly Victoria Award recognises an organisation or a business that creates age-friendly communities, promotes active ageing, or improves quality of life for older Victorians. Nominations for the awards close on Friday the 23 rd of June. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at Government House in October as part of the 35 th Victorian Seniors Festival. More information, profiles of previous award recipients and nomination form can be found at : Jaala Pulford MP

8 Page 8 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 Safety first for fine fuel burns Good rainfall and perfect growing conditions resulted in a bumper season for Loddon Shire farmers. After reaping the rewards of harvest, many are now planning a fine fuel burn to tackle crop stubble and to control weed and undergrowth. Excessive growth in some localities has resulted in a high number of permit to burn applications being received and Council s local laws team have begun inspecting properties. Community safety is paramount and the authorities will issue hefty fines to those who fail to comply with permit conditions. The simplest way to apply for a permit is to visit and click on our documents before scrolling down to forms and permit applications and clicking on local laws where you will find a request for permit to burn form. Once your application is received, local laws will arrange a property inspection to consider your application. Alternatively, you can contact Council s Fire Prevention Officer Cameron Dowling at Council s Wedderburn office on Cr Neil Beattie Celebration of Life; Births; Weddings & Funerals; Living Wills Celtic Ceremonies By Registered Celebrant Noelle Mason RN / noellemason.celebrant@gmail.com DUNOLLY QUALITY MEATS Specializing in all aspects of butchery 94 Broadway, Dunolly 3472 Ph

9 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page 9 Dunolly Christian Churches Invite you to worship God and welcome you to their services: Anglican Church Services: St John s Dunolly Anglican Parish Service Thursday 6 April 10am Morning Prayer, Trina Kay St David s Anglican Church Bealiba 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 8am Emu Anglican Services 2nd and 4th Sundays monthly at 11.30am Catholic Church Services: Dunolly, St. Mary s Mass at 8.30am Bealiba St. Patrick s Next Mass on 30 April Tarnagulla St. Francis Xavier s Next Mass on 22nd April Uniting Church Services: Dunolly Pastor Joan will lead us in worship at 9.30am Catholic Church St Mary s Muse The presbytery roof was damaged by a wind storm last month and is to be replaced with colour-bond. Caritas Australia uses the money collected for Project Compassion to fund long-term programs throughout the world. The Baptist Church Craft Event on Saturday 22nd April from 10.30am to 2.30pm, is to raise funds for the Loaves and Fishes Community Meals. Contact Heather McCarthy on or Easter services in Dunolly: Friday 14th April, 10am, Ecumenical Service at St Mary s Easter Sunday 16 April, Mass at St Mary s at 8.30am. R. Mecredy Be simple; take our Lord s hand and walk through things. Father Andrew SDC St John s Church News Coming up on Sunday 30 th April there will be a combined Parish Service at St John s Dunolly, followed by lunch at the hotel. The love of God Is too great to conceive. Don t try to explain it - Just trust and believe. Trina Kaye SCRIPTURE VERSE OF THE WEEK I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 Dunolly Community Garden Meeting Now daylight savings has finished, meetings will be on Wednesday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm. This week we will be deciding which Autumn vegies to plant now that most of the Summer vegies are finished. Lisa Mahon Easter Service: Maundy Thursday 13 th April, 7:30pm at the Dunolly & District Uniting Church A Tenebrae Service will be held at 7:30pm The service of Tenebrae, meaning darkness or shadows, has been practised by the church since medieval times. Tenebrae is a prolonged meditation on Christ s suffering. Readings trace the story of Christ s passion, music portrays his suffering, and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous day. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ s suffering and death; we remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice as we hear the overwhelming sound that reminds us of the earthquake upon the death of the Saviour on the Cross and through the return of the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle at the conclusion of the service, we anticipate the joy of the ultimate victory. The Good Friday service will be held at the Catholic Church on Good Friday at 10:00am Easter Sunday Service will be held at the Dunolly & District Uniting Church at 9:30am with the Alive! Cantata. Uniting Church News Rehearsals will commence this week for the Cantata Alive on Easter Sunday. The Good Friday Service will be at the Catholic Church commencing at 10am. This Sunday s musical celebrations will be led by Heiner Bauch. NOTICE Messy Church has been cancelled for the month of April due to ANZAC Day. Next Messy Church will be held on Tuesday 30th May. Dunolly Medical Practice opening hours Monday 8.30am to 1.00pm Lunch 1.00pm to 2.00pm, resume 2.00pm to 5.00pm Tuesday 8.30am to 1.00pm Lunch 1.00pm to 3.00pm, resume 3.00pm to 5.00pm Wednesday 8.30am to 1.00pm Lunch 1.00pm to 2.00pm, resume 2.00pm to 5.00pm Thursday 8.30am to 1.00pm Lunch 1.00pm to 2.00pm, resume 2.00pm to 5.00pm Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm. Clinic closes early and will reopen on Monday. Contact the Dunolly Medical Practice on Dr Jane Russell s next Clinic dates will be 1st & 2nd May and 29th & 30th May We are happy to take new patient's as well as existing patients.

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12 Page 12 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 NOONAN ELECTRICAL DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Your licenced A grade electrician SPECIALISING IN SPLIT SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS New homes, re-wires, renovations, TV points, Digital TV aerials, undergrounds, shed wires, smoke detectors, ceiling fans, phone and data, switchboard upgrades, safety switches, shop fit-outs. CALL MICK ON For all your electrical needs noonanelectrical@live.com.au. Rec M & M STROUD Man with a Tractor SERVICING DUNOLLY & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS Slashing for fire breaks Phone Mob KENCON BUILDING Extensions ~ Pergolas ~ Decks ~ Renovations ~General Home Maintenance NO JOB TOO SMALL Chub s Tipper Hire Gravel supply & delivery Rubbish removal Glenn Davies 270 Betley Rd Bromley 3472 Butch Kennedy (Owner) Mob: kenconbuilding@hotmail.com chub@hotmail.com.au Ph: Trading as P & G Davies Screenings ABN Historic Newbridge Hotel Est 1895 Cold Beer, Local Wines, Ice Lunch Saturday & Sunday Dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday Take Away Pizzas during Dinner Hours 37 Lyons St, Newbridge WAYAWA CAFE Tarnagulla Community Centre Open every Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm 8 Sandy Creek Lane Behind the Victoria Hall Homemade cakes, pastries, soup and sandwiches Come along and enjoy a coffee or Devonshire tea. Eat in or take away. We also have a range of local crafts and produce. Support your local centre run by volunteers.

13 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page 13 The end of term one has come. Enjoy the break, read lots, play games, build cubbies, make camp fires and share some special time with your families. We will see you all on TUESDAY 18TH APRIL for the first day of term two, with Easter Monday falling on Monday 17th April. Year 5/6 Students Hospital Dining Room Opening The 5/6 class were part of the re-opening ceremony for the Dunolly Hospital s dining room, as well as celebrating using solar panels and Maryborough Rotary #sayno2familyviolence sign. Our School Captains Grace and Blake opened the ceremony along with our Vice-captains Annie and Jaxson. The class performed two songs - Excuses and Riptide; then sang two verses of the National Anthem. The audience was very impressed that our students knew both verses of the anthem. The hospital demonstrated their community spirit and each speaker referred back to our students and the great sense of community our attendance created. To say I was proud is once again an understatement, but even more so, I was confident, confident in our students ability to sit and listen respectfully, contribute positively to their community and represent the school in an outstanding manner. My confidence says a lot for the calibre of our students and I congratulate them all.

14 Page 14 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 Community Grants Scheme now open The 2017 Community Grants Scheme is now open, with $25,000 available to local, not-forprofit groups. Full details are in the scheme guidelines, available on Council s website, or hard copies of the guidelines can be requested from the office. All enquiries can be directed to Marita Turner. Applications close Tuesday 11th April Council Plan consultation feedback Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Council Plan consultations. The Plan will guide the Council s priorities for the next four years. The key themes raised, that is those attracting most support at the consultation sessions, are listed below and all will be considered further by Council. Community Welcome refugees and migrants to assist population growth Broaden palliative care to have support available seven days per week. Provide better support for people with young children Need for library at Dunolly Continue advocacy for improved facilities, activities etc. for youth (sport/art/ education) Child-friendly city status - investigate Embed and promote equity throughout the community Support the establishment of a women s safer place Advocate for development of the Court House area Beautification of streetscapes Council to strengthen community art All Council buildings to be accessible to people of all abilities Increase younger people s involvement on Council. Economy Train line and services offer employment opportunities Ageing population is an opportunity for jobs in the caring professions. Ensure continued access to forests for prospectors Encourage tourism and small business through support and promotion of history, heritage buildings, events, walking and cycling tracks and the Moolort Plains Attract industry to support employment Maximise use of Maryborough Aerodrome and install GPS approach Increased support for women to establish start-up businesses and flexible work arrangements Increase access to local learning for adults Build sustainability into the economy Improve public transport services to Bendigo and Ballarat. Environment Reticulated sewerage in Talbot Fix storm water drainage in Talbot Advocate for reticulated natural gas for Talbot and Carisbrook Need for land zoned for Rural Residential development near Talbot Solar energy for community groups and support solar panels on houses Don t permit noxious industries like gasification or wastemanagement in areas close to homes - solar park a clean industry Alterations to zoning need to be localised, advertised and appropriate for residents Continue to incorporate sustainability plan and report annually to community against targets set in that plan. Build an alliance with all people interested in community gardens Council commitment to a sustainable environment. Organisation Set length of tenure for Council management All Council staff to complete CRAF and Bystander training so that they know who to identify and how to respond to family violence All Council policies to have an equity lens Council to become a breastfeeding friendly workplace The complete list of issues raised at the community consultations can be found on Council s website. Once the Plan has been developed, the draft document will be on public display for further comment, before being formally adopted. Council Budget Now on display and open for comment Council s draft budget for is currently on display. Community members are invited to view the document and provide feedback. The draft budget aims to enable Council to continue moving forward on existing and new initiatives while also maintaining a high standard of service delivery. Council maintains excellent levels of service in many areas such as Health and Community Care, provision of Parks and Gardens, and waste management services, amongst others. The budget and prescribed information is available to download from Council s website, and printed copies are available for inspection at the Shire Office, Nolan Street Maryborough from Friday 31 March 2017 between 8:30am and 5:00pm until close of business Friday 17 May Copies of the budget will also be available for inspection between 3 April and 17 May 2017, during normal business hours, at the following locations; Carisbrook Post Office Dunolly Rural Transaction Centre Dunolly Post Office Bealiba Post Office Talbot Post Office Pursuant to Section 129 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) any person may make a written submission to the Council on any proposal contained in the budget. Submissions should be addressed to Chief Executive Officer, Central Goldfields Shire Council, PO Box 194, Maryborough 3465, and must be received by Council before 5pm on Wednesday 17 May Submissions will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Act and any person who has made a submission may also indicate their wish to appear in support of their submission when Council meets to adopt the budget at the Ordinary Council meeting 23 May CGSC News

15 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page 15 Bealiba CWA Meetings 1pm Bealiba Hall, 3rd Thursday of month Bealiba Playgroup meets every Friday from 10am to 11am in the Primary School during school terms Bealiba Progress Association meeting, 2 nd Monday each month 7.30pm Bealiba Hall Bealiba Bingo 1.30pm in the Bealiba Hall 2 nd Monday each month Community Bus Friday to Maryborough return. RTC Dunolly Art Group Tuesdays at 10am at the Art Hub Dunolly Community Garden at Pre-school: Wednesdays 3pm 5.00pm Autumn/ Winter Dunolly CWA meetings 1.30pm SES rooms 1 st Wednesday each month Dunolly Day Support Tuesday and Thursdays 10.30am to 2.30pm Phone Dunolly District Auxiliary 1 st Monday each month at 10am Hospital Day Room Dunolly Community Market 2 nd Sunday each month 8am to 1pm- Broadway Dunolly Field and Game meeting 1st Wednesday each month 7.30pm at 147 Broadway Dunolly Fire Brigade meeting 3rd Monday each month 7.30pm Fire Station Dunolly Karate Club -Pee Wee/Junior/Senior (7+ years) Mondays pm and pm Dunolly RSL hall Dunolly Ninjas Program - (4 to 6 years old) Mondays from 5pm Dunolly RSL hall Dunolly & District Lions Club meeting 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 6.30pm Dunolly Neighbourhood Watch meeting 3 rd Wednesday each month 10am Bowls Club Dunolly Supported Playgroup meets Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am Dunolly Preschool Dunolly & District Probus Club meeting 3 Thursday each month 10am Senior Citizens Hall Dunolly Museum meeting 3 rd Monday each month 2pm 75 Broadway Dunolly St George Lodge 4 th Saturday each month Dunolly Social Cyclists Meet fortnightly. Call Neville for info: Dunolly Historic Precinct Committee 4 th Monday each month 1pm Town Hall Dunolly Unit Vic SES meeting 6.30pm 3 rd Tuesday each month. Training every other Tuesday Dunolly Uniting Church Messy Church 4 th Wednesday each month 4.30pm to 6pm Golden Triangle Archers 4 th Sunday each month 10am behind Deledio Reserve Ladies Only General Exercise Class Thursdays 5.15pm Dunolly RSL hall. Ladies only Self Defense Class Thursday 6pm Dunolly RSL hall. Maryborough Lions Club Tourist Market 1st Sunday of every month - 8.am - 2pm At the Maryborough Harness Racing Complex. Mother Goose Program - every Friday during school term at Dunolly Primary School am Newbridge CWA meeting Newbridge Hall 3 rd Tuesday each month 1.30pm Old Time Dancing 7.30pm Mondays Anglican Hall Barkly Street Dunolly Red Hat Society - Gorgeous Goldfields Gals 2nd Thursday Ripples On The Res 11.30am RSL meeting 7pm RSL Hall Dunolly 2nd Tuesday each month - 7pm Senior Citizens meeting 1 st Monday each month 10am Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls each Monday 1.30pm Senior Citizens Luncheon 3 rd Wednesday/month 12.30pm Senior Citizens Card Playing Each Tuesday at 1.30pm Talbot Farmers Market 3 rd Sunday /month 9am to 1pm Tarnagulla Playgroup Thursday 10.30am-12 noon behind the hall Tarnagulla Action Group - Community Centre 3 rd Monday each month 7.30pm - (note new time) Tarnagulla Senior Citizens - Victoria Hall 1st and 3rd Monday of the month am-3.30pm Welcome Record Committee 2 nd Monday each month - 2pm in the office Saturday 8 Sunday 9 Sunday 9 Saturday 15 Monday 17 Thursday 20 Saturday 22 April Uniting Church Car Boot Sale Percussion Workshop Ministry of Fun 10am Dunolly Community Market from 8am Tarnagulla Golf Day 1.30pm Rheola Carnival Shirley Valentine Dunolly Town Hall 8pm Opening Dunolly Golf Club season

16 Page 16 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 MARYBOROUGH VETERINARY PRACTICE 49 Alma Street, Maryborough 3465 MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES DUNOLLY AREA TUESDAY AFTERNOON We conduct a Mobile Veterinary Service throughout the Maryborough area. We are available for: House calls for small animal consultations, vaccinations etc Routine farm consultations All appointments for calls must be made before midday Tuesday. Tel AFTER HOURS SERVICE AVAILABLE) We are a rural motel in the heart of Victoria's historic Gold and Grain country, offering local information, free Wi-Fi, off street parking, a camp kitchen with BBQ facilities, an open fire place, swimming pool with full amenities and old fashioned service. Light breakfasts available. Fresh linen. Air Conditioned. Clean accommodation. Everything to make your stay comfortable. info@dunollygoldentrianglemotel.com.au Fidge Court Pty Ltd T/as Railway Hotel Dunolly ABN Broadway, Dunolly 3472 Bar open every day Meals Thursday till Sunday Lunch 12-2pm and Dinner 6-8pm Happy Hour Friday 5-7pm Sunday night Chinese night Dine in or takeaway Phone For all your bookings and orders Live Music Saturday 8th April 8pm

17 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page 17 Grand Final Results 1 April 2017 Division A1. M.H.S Tartan 68 defeated Dunolly Blue 67. B. Daly 30 d B. Cann 23, G. Wallis 16 lost G. Dobbin 21, G. Shay 22 lost T. Galofaro 23. Division A2. Newstead Blue 67 defeated Avoca Red 64. B. Burnett 19 lost J. Svilicic 27, R. Jackson 25 d G. Brown 19, R. Barret 23 d I. Proctor 18. Division 2. M.H.S White 79 defeated Dunolly Green 71. K. Hunt 18 lost K. McKenzie 27, G. Halpin 25 lost A. Deason 29, M. Reeves 36 d K. Neilson 15. Dunolly Bowling Club hosted the Goldfields Bowls Division A1 and 2 nd Div. Grand Finals on Saturday 1 st April. A good crowd watched on in almost ideal conditions as the two rival clubs did battle. The fate of Dunolly Blue was decided on the last end, while Dunolly had two rinks up they were unable to secure victory, going down to Highland Tartan by only one shot. Similarly, in Division 2, Dunolly Green had a lead over Highland White on 2 rinks, but M Reeves from Highland White was too strong, giving them the Division 2 Pennant by a mere 8 shots. Congratulations to Highland on both wins and, also to Newstead Blue for their A2 win over Avoca Red. Sunday 2nd April was Medley Day, with 18 teams competing. The team led by Nipper Dowling from Inglewood took first place with 117 points followed by Harold Patullo from Maryborough Golf. A Larpent Season 2017 opening! Welcome to the new season. All past, present and new members are encouraged to come along for the 2017 season. The course is open for practice from Saturday 1st April, with the official opening of competition on Saturday 22nd April. Most important All members are asked to come to a working bee to get the course and clubhouse up to scratch on Sunday 9th April from 9am to midday. Please bring rakes, chainsaws, trailers, shovels, dusters, brooms, mops etc. etc. If you cannot make it, the following Sunday will probably see a follow up working bee as well. Looking forward to seeing you all at DGC for Details of new memberships will be available from the Dunolly Post Office. Thank you, Ian Dunolly Social Cyclists Sunday 2nd April saw five cyclists line up on Broadway for our first 2017 ride. About time you say, however, given the hot humid Summer we ve just had, it s understandable. Murray was elected leader for the ride. He lead us through the bush around the Old Lead and back via Bob s track, ending up with coffee and lunch at Eddington. Many thanks to Faye for motivating us to get riding again, and Murray for his leadership. All being well, the next ride will be on Sunday 23rd April, after a busy Easter weekend. Neville Roberts The season commences with the first game at home on 22nd April. Seniors and reserves football players are training hard as are the senior netball players. The Club is looking forward to being competitive. The Club has struggled in attracting junior football players but now has an U11.5 team. To ensure that U14.5 and U17 players have the opportunity to play as Dunolly, the Club has partnered with Natte Bealiba for the season. The Club has an active Auskick program this year as part of the plan to build a base for the future. No such problems with netball though. All teams are full to overflowing. The Club is looking to fill the volunteer rosters for the canteen and officials for match day. The canteen roster is for two hours only and the Club plans to have four volunteers working each shift. We ask all members and supporters to consider assisting. If interested in volunteering for the canteen please contact Nat Conlan on If volunteering for match day please contact Marion on The Club appreciates the support provided by the community. KITCHENS LAUNDRIES VANITIES 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 Telephone

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19 5 April 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 12 Page 19 Good Friday Raffle Appeal Tickets are now on sale for the above raffle and the prize is a food hamper plus chocolates. The tickets are $2 each and will be on sale outside the supermarket over the next few weeks. GIVE THAT THEY MAY GROW Georgie Christensen, Area Manager Collectors Needed We are looking for collectors for Good Friday. This year, if you are not doing anything on 14th April and would like to help, come to the CFA station at 8am and you can stay as long as you like and have a great day raising money for sick kids. We will supply you with food and drink and some good company. Georgie Christensen Found A sum of money. Please contact T Daly For Sale Suzuki 2001 classic motorbike 250cc. Ideal learners bike. $2,500 ONO. Reg. No. AE010 Vic. Dewalt Bandsaw $130 Ryobi Tablesaw $100 GMC Electric Hovermower $50 Household clearance if you need anything. PH: Dunolly Hairdressing Temporary Closing Dates The salon will be closed from Wednesday 10 th May to Tuesday 6 th June. To accommodate my valuable customers, I will extend opening hours throughout April - Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with after hours by appointment. I look forward to taking care of your hair needs. Stephanie Hubble Dunolly Uniting Church Car Boot Sale & Op Shop On Saturday 8th April the hosts for the Car Boot sale will be the Newbridge CWA with home-baked country cooking on the cake and produce stall. Also a sausage sizzle and raffle stalls $2.00. The Op Shop will be open. There is a book stall with books at 30, or 5 for $1.00, plus many other bargains. We have an extensive range of knick-knacks and bargains galore. The $5.00 Bag Sale is still going, which includes all clothes and shoes. We would welcome donations of plastic supermarket bags. Cancellation of Meeting Due to Easter Public Holidays the Dunolly Fire Brigade meeting scheduled for April 17 th has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held at 19:30 hours on Monday 15 th May at the Dunolly Fire Station. Maree Gale DFB Secretary Dunolly/Bealiba RSL Sub-Branch The next meeting for the branch is on the 11th 2017 at 7pm at RSL Hall. Members we are holding a stall at the Dunolly Community Market this Sunday 9 th April, if you can give a little time to help out it would be appreciated. At this stage I do not know our position at the market but if you can come along you will find us. For more info please ring Lyn Lyn Gale NO PIZZA EASTER MONDAY Due to the public holiday, We re Fired Up Pizza van will not operate on Easter Monday. However, The Railway Hotel will provide meals. Numbers Up St David s Anglican Church winners at our last Numbers Up were Lucky Door: John Richards Competition: Wendy Turley There will be no Numbers Up in April, but again on Monday 29th May at 1.30pm at Bealiba Hall. Easter Services: Good Friday 11am Easter Sunday 8am DFNC Mini Lotto B Lovel Drawn: 2nd April 2017 Numbers: 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 No winner: Jackpot - $1,875 $1 per entry 5 #s out of 15. Envelopes at local shops. Good Luck!!! T Long Bereavement HARTWIG, Beverley (Bev) It is with great sadness that we learned of Bev Hartwig s passing. Bev was well -known in Dunolly by a number of groups, particularly focusing on her love of music. She was an integral part of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Bev had a wonderfully witty part in The Gondoliers as the Duchess (photo left) and played a suitably nasty Katisha in The Mikado, and Ruth in Pirates of Penzance. She sang with the D Sharps for all too short a time before becoming ill. Bev was always willing to give her time and energy to help fellow cast members with their parts. Bev will now be singing with the angels. The funeral was held on Monday 3 rd April in Burwood. Susan Anderson on behalf of Dunolly Gilbert & Sullivan Society and the D Sharps HARTWIG, Beverley (Bev) It was with much sadness that we heard of the passing of Bev on 27 th March 2017 after a 14 month battle with cancer. Bev was a dedicated teacher at Timor PS with a great passion for, and dedication to, music. We have missed her at Saturday morning coffee for the past year and are thankful for her friendship over the past decade. Rest in Peace Bev. You are missed by many. The Saturday morning coffee crew Sad times for Dunolly It was a sad time for Dunolly with the passing of locals Richard Wright and Beverley Hartwig in the same week. The graveside funeral at the Dunolly cemetery for Richard Wright was attended by well over 100 cars. The funeral procession was so large that Broadway was cordoned off by police and traffic diverted. The service was very emotional, with the bagpipes played by Bradley Saul. The Court House held about 160 mourners after the funeral with a slide show and beautiful words from Fiona and the family. Bev s service was in Melbourne and well-attended by many of her extensive connections in the music and teaching world. Bev played many leading roles with the Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Society and will be missed by all the singers in our group. I also learned this week that another of our performers had passed away last October. Valery Lefel from Castlemaine was a dedicated singer making her stage debut in her 80s. VALE Latin for Farewell to our friends, and commiserations to the families. Rachel Buckley

20 Page 20 Volume 32 Issue 12 THE WELCOME RECORD 5 April 2017 VICKY S VIEW Eddington Hotel Jean and Keith Richardson bought the old Eddington Commercial Hotel in the 1960s. It had been uninhabited for a time and was more than one hundred years old, so there was a lot of restoration to be done. After more than a year of spending all their spare time working on it, they were able to move in, but the work continued. The kitchen chimney had to be rebuilt, lots of roofing had to be replaced and new guttering put on while a lot of flooring had to be redone. A seventeen foot (5 metre) deep underground tank had been filled with rubbish. It took two years to get all the rubbish out, taking a few bucket loads up every evening. To the couple's disappointment they never found any treasures or trinkets in all that rubbish. However, Keith re-rendered it and they bought a pump and it provided all their water needs for the house once it filled. The bedrooms were lined with hessian so they needed plastering, and the toilet had to be brought inside. It was put into what had been an old pantry which had a wine cellar below it. All the window frames were original, except one that had to be replaced. Some even had beautiful hand-made glass panes, complete with trapped air bubbles still in place. Before it became a private residence in the 1920s, the pub had been a busy place. It was a change station for horses for Cobb and Co coaches. Slab stables out the back had grooms to care for the horses, and an accommodation block at the side of the pub offered beds for bone-weary travellers. The block was demolished many years ago. Outside the bar window was a deep ledge where the coachmen were served a drink. A shutter used to come up and cover the servery when the pub was closed. Inside was the bar, a separate ladies parlour, a billiards room and a detached kitchen, as well as the family bedrooms. For a week in February 1977 it was used for filming parts of the movie 'The Getting of Wisdom'. Jean and Keith had to find other accommodation while that was happening. It was also used as a set for the ABC TV series 'Henry Lawson'. Right next door to the rendered brick hotel is the old bluestone post office, also dating from the 1850s. Painted on the large front windows are the now-faint words 'post office, telegraph, money order, savings'. Apparently it was possible to buy almost anything there, from fencing wire to a small piece of lace. One of the back rooms had been used as a malting floor for a local brewer. The store traded until Further along McCoy Street, closer to the Loddon River is Goulden's Bridge Inn, also a fine looking building. It had a very decorative glass lamp out the front to help guide night travellers. Just past this inn was the reason six pubs existed in Eddington, a bridge over the Loddon River. It was on the main access road between the Castlemaine and Dunolly goldfields and was well-travelled. This bridge was damaged or swept away by turbulent floodwaters many times over the years. Eventually a new bridge was built a little further along the river. It was opened in 1929 and was the longest concrete bridge in Victoria at that time. At the bottom of McCoy Street a few ancient timbers were poking their weathered heads above the swiftly flowing Loddon on Sunday. They looked to be about where the old bridge had been. But maybe they were put there to moor boats, or prop up fishing rods. As we walked back up the hardpacked track, it did not need much imagination to hear whips cracking as thirsty Cobb and Co drivers urged their tired horses up the rise towards the comforts of the Eddington Commercial Hotel. Thanks to Jean Richardson for sharing her memories, and to the Loddon Shire Interpretive signs and the book Eddington Reflections compiled by Ron Carless. Vicky Frizzell If anyone has something of local interest they would like to share, they could contact me any evening on We are struggling to come up with many more interesting things to write about, so we would be pleased to hear from you.