The Welcome Record REMINDER. Volume 32 Issue 34 Wednesday 6th September 2017 Donation: 50c. The Dunolly and District Community News

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1 The Dunolly and District Community News The Welcome Record Volume 32 Issue 34 Wednesday 6th September 2017 Donation: 50c Cottages Miners cottages are common in the goldfields region. Over the years many of them have been modified to suit the owners changing circumstances. Additions were made as the family grew or became a little better off. Often you can clearly see where each alteration was made. They have also been popular with restorers, keen to have their own piece of history. Mostly they are weatherboard, but there are brick or mudbrick ones as well. Some of them are very well-maintained and sit in great gardens while others have been left to moulder quietly in the sun. There is a small place called Glynn Cottage on the Hepburn Springs-Daylesford road, which is quite unusual. It was built to fit on the back of a dray so it could be easily transported from mine site to mine site. Inside there is a trapdoor which opens on to a set of steps leading down to a mine shaft. It must have been difficult digging a shaft under your house, but you would have been able to work in all weather and in privacy. All these miners cottages are very small, with only one or two tiny rooms and a fire place. Imagine raising a large family in such a cramped home. They are great reminders of the difficulties endured by prospectors on the goldfields in days gone by. Vicky Frizzell PS if there is anyone in this area who has an old farm shed or outbuilding they would be happy to have an article written about in The Welcome Record, please ring me any evening on Vicky Photos by Marion Edwards The cottage with steps down to a mine under the house. Photos by Marion Edwards REMINDER Uniting Church Carboot Sale Saturday 9th September Lola Montez - Dunolly Town Hall Sunday 10th September 3pm Live music at Dunolly Golf Club Sunday 10th September 1pm Dunolly Market Sunday 10th September

2 Page 2 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 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 OPENING TIMES Tuesday 9.30am pm (for advertisements, 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 I have invested in a plastic box with a lid so I can put all my little bits and pieces from the kitchen cupboards in the same place. I am tired of having to rat around looking for the really small gadgets that seem to hide up the back behind bigger things. Already I have found things I had forgotten I have. Prisoners who escaped a few weeks ago were thought to have gone overnight. They were there at tea-time and not at breakfast. Fairly obvious. We had a strange experience just after dark last night. My sister was looking out the kitchen window when she called me to look at something spooky. Her car was parked close to the house, and when I looked out there was Mr Ramble apparently sitting in the back seat, facing the back of the car. Except he was actually in the house sitting at the dining table. This really had the hairs on the back of our necks prickling.by some refraction or reflection of the lights inside, his image was showing on the tinted window of the car. She was right it was spooky. Maybe someone who understands the strange ways of light may be able to explain how it happened. I wonder how many ghost sightings are caused by something similar to this. I am feeling a bit low we let our beautiful friend Rex the Wonder dog go this week. He had been our companion and mate for nearly fourteen years. Miss him. Rosie GOOD ADVICE Don t look for trouble. Wait till trouble looks for you. Then don t be at home. Epitimus INDEX Rosie s Ramble Page 2 Letters to the Editor Page 3 Central Goldfields Shire Page 5 Neighbourhood Centre Page 7 Loddon Mayoral Column Page 8 Church Page Page 9 Tailings Page 10 School Page Page 11 Important Dates Page 12 Poetry Page 13 Cookery Corner Page 15 Classifieds Page 16 Sports Page 16 Crossword Page 17

3 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 3 LETTERS to the EDITOR The Up-Cycled Tree Stump As a regular The Welcome Record reader, I always enjoy reading Rosie s Ramble for her interesting and quirky take on things! I was most surprised and delighted to read in The Welcome Record where she rambled about just noticing an up-cycled tree stump in a front garden on the Moliagul end of Broadway (The Elite End) and her comments about it. Although one blue wren keeps flying off it at times, the up-cycled tree stump is actually a hollow log that has a long, very interesting history attached to it and has been in place for quite some time. It may have become more noticeable due to the fact that some very old rose bushes dating back to 1974 had unfortunately reached their use by date and sadly had to be removed. The Front Garden Owner Marg J Davies Rubbish Dumped Is this what someone thinks of our lovely town? Someone dumped domestic rubbish up behind the Quarry on Gooseberry Hill over the weekend. It took us five big garbage bags to collect what was dumped. It was being blown around and distributed all over the bush. It took us a car trip and lots of bags to clear it up and put it in my bin. It is very sad that someone thinks that it is acceptable behaviour to dump their rubbish in the beautiful wild bush. We walk the dogs daily up there and marvel at the wildflowers, wattle flowers and wildlife, such as the many echidnas. Looking at tea bags isn t quite the same experience. It doesn t have the same je ne sais quoi, methinks. Rachel Buckley In last week s Letters to the Editor entitled Thirty Pieces of Silver, the name of the contributor was regrettably inadvertently omitted from the letter. Our apologies to John Tully of Carisbrook for this omission. TWR Team Council Sacking I read with interest recent articles where some of our former Councillors have complained about their recent sacking. To those complaining, I offer the following. You held your hand up to represent our community at the highest level of local Government, and you were duly elected. The responsibilities you willingly took on included employing the appropriate leadership team, ensuring the appropriate procedures were in place and followed, and good governance. I accept you cannot be aware of the council minutia, but you are our representatives and as such you are responsible for the council s performance. Stop whingeing and take responsibility! Many people provided feedback to the council and were ignored (including me). It is sad for everyone when a State Government decides State-appointed administrators will do a better job representing the interests of our community than the community s elected Councillors, but that is the situation this community finds itself in. Some of you may nominate for Council at the next election. To those who are considering nominating, my key questions are: what has the last few years taught you, and what you would do differently next time? I await your response(s) with interest. Michael Chainey The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez Finucane & Smith From Patrick White Playwright Award Winner Jackie Smith & world famous cabaret stars Finucane & Smith comes the story of the wildest showgirl of the nineteenth century - Lola Montez. She horsewhipped the editor of the Ballarat Times (for a bad review). Swung down mine shafts on a single rope with champagne in hand, escaped arrest dressed only in her jewels, showered with gold nuggets and insults. Swathed in scandal her erotic Spider Dance was the most libertinish and indelicate performance that could be given on the public stage" (Sydney Morning Herald 1855). Showing at the Dunolly Historic Precinct Town Hall, Sunday 10 September, 3pm. Booking online at or available at the door on the night. If you wish to book a ticket ring M Tickets $25 per adult.

4 Page 4 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 Joe Eddy Rural Services Fencing Sharpening Knives, scissors, garden implements Water well rehabilitation and pump supply Chimney Sweeping Other domestic work No job too small For a free quote please call jeddyruralservices@gmail.com

5 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 5 Interim Administrator appointed On Friday 25th August, the State Government announced that the Central Goldfields Shire Council Bill 2017 had finished its passage through the Victorian Parliament, receiving Royal Assent to officially dismiss Central Goldfields Shire Councillors. Mark Davies was also announced as Interim Administrator. A Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience in both the private and public sectors, Mark s Local Government experience includes CEO of Surf Coast Shire Council and Chief Financial Officer of the City of Darebin. He has also served as a commissioner on the Commission of Inquiry into Ararat Rural City Council. We understand the State Government will appoint three administrators in the coming weeks, who will be in place until the next election occurs in Your rate notice Central Goldfields Shire landowners will receive their 2017/2018 rate notices in their letterbox in the coming weeks. As stated in the 2017/2018 Council Budget, the rates and municipal charge has increased by 2% (the rate cap set by the State Government) and Garbage Charges have increased by 3%. The Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) has been adjusted in accordance with the gazetted rates for More information about how your rates and valuations are calculated, and what your rates are used for is provided with your rate notice and is also available at There are several ways to pay your rates, including in person at the Council offices (Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4pm), or Australia Post; via Direct Debit or electronically using BPay, BPay View and Centrepay. Those wishing to set up a suitable payment arrangement or a direct debit arrangement can do so by contacting Council or by completing the relevant form available on Council's website. If you have recently become eligible for a Pension concession, please visit the Council offices to complete the required paperwork Transfer Station Fees applicable as of 1st September 2017 $38 Waste per cubic metre $13 Per Car Boot or equivalent $7 Per Car Tyre $35 Per Tractor or Truck Tyre $25 Per Mattress $20 Per Television or Computer Screen $38 Green Waste per cubic metre $37 Domestic Building Demolition waste per cubic metre $ Litre Mobile Garage Bin $5 Garden mulch per cubic metre self load (Carisbrook only) $25 Garden mulch per cubic metre loaded by Carisbrook Transfer Station staff Free Sorted Recoverable Waste (includes scrap steel, hard waste, gas bottles, waste oil, batteries, drum muster drums, fluorescent tubes and e-waste except television or computer screens) After Hours Contact Central Goldfields Shire responds to urgent events, and urgent animal-related issues that occur after hours as required. Urgent after hours issues that relate to Shire infrastructure can be reported on After-hours issues in regards to urgent animal control can be reported on Issues on highways or main roads should be reported to VicRoads on Where possible please provide the Council Officer with detailed information about the situation and also an accurate location. During business hours Central Goldfields Shire can be contacted on for all services. Murray Basin Rail Project Works have started on the next stage of the Murray Basin Rail Project. From now until December 2017, you will see increased road and rail activity along the rail corridor between Ararat and Maryborough. Work crews and heavy rail equipment will be visible between Ararat and Maryborough. It is important to be aware of this increased activity and be safe around our rail lines as workers complete this major upgrade. To ensure your safety and the safety of others: Always obey the warning signs at level crossings and take care around trains. Comply with and observe all directional signs and barriers Be aware of heavy equipment operating within sections of access roads near rail lines Drive at a reduced speed on approaching any work activity. For more information about the project or about rail visit safety, vline.com.au/murraybasinrail murraybasinrail@vline.com.au or call CGSC News Live Music Dunolly Golf Club Sunday 10th Sept. 1pm - 6pm Railroad Rex and The Hapless Brakemen Come on over to our little golf club in the scrub for a pleasant Sunday arvo session. Short St Dunolly Bar open from 1pm. BBQ lunch available. Gold coin entry. BYO nibbles. Family friendly. Hosted by The Groove Dudes.

6 AUSTRALASIA MEDICAL GROUP ABN Page 6 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 Dunolly District Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship 2017 The Dunolly District Hospital Auxiliary is offering a scholarship of $1000 to a resident of Dunolly or the surrounding district. The successful recipient must be studying in an area of nursing. The study program can be one of the following: A Registered Nurse undertaking postgraduate studies. An Enrolled Nurse studying towards obtaining a Registered Nurse or specialised nursing qualification. A resident who is studying towards obtaining an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse qualification and has successfully completed at least one year of study. A Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse who is seeking assistance to undertake or complete a course of work-related study or to attend a work-related conference. Criteria for selection: Must be a resident of Dunolly or the surrounding district Must be enrolled in one of the education programs above Mature aged applicants are encouraged to apply The applicant must not have received any other financial assistance prior to the application. How Many Scholarships? The selection committee may decide to award the annual amount to either one person, or divide it between a number of applicants. The selection committee may decide not to award a scholarship. How to Apply: The applicant is to write a letter describing how he or she meets the criteria above. In the application, there must be proof of the enrolment actually having been approved. Applications must be submitted by the 30 th October 2017 via post to: Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship, c/o Director of Nursing, Dunolly District Hospital 20 Havelock Street Dunolly 3472 OR Executive Administration Maryborough Hospital Clarendon Street Maryborough Broadway, Dunolly Phone orders welcome Not JUST a Fish and Chip Shop! Now serving fresh barista coffee and milkshakes, Pizza from 5pm Open from 8am Market Day From 12pm Wednesday - Sunday 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 Dunolly Medical Practice rtcdunolly@gmail.com 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. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays After Hours Consultations: During weekdays the Doctor is available for after hours consultation at the Dunolly Nursing Home. During weekends, please contact your local hospital. If it is an emergency, please contact 000. You may also contact the GP helpline at if you need medical advice.

7 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 7 GARAGE SALE Don t forget to come up to the Centre and get your kit if you are registered with us to hold a Garage Sale on 23rd September! Dunolly Arts Hub Planning Meeting The Dunolly Arts Hub is a community facility operating under the umbrella of the Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre. The Arts Hub currently has a mosaic group meeting each Monday, a textile group (which is in the throes of forming) each Friday and a very successful children s Hub Group which meets after school each Wednesday. Planning for 2018 is about to get underway. The purpose of The Arts Hub is to provide the opportunity for members of the community to learn new skills, to share skills with others and to develop these skills and explore creative possibilities with like-minded people. A planning meeting to discuss possible workshops, groups and funding for next year will be held at The Hub on Monday 17 th September at 1.30pm. Any member of the community who has an idea, or interest they would like to pursue, or see offered next year, is very welcome to attend. We need community input. If you would like to develop your interest and skills in any particular art medium, or if you have skills and interests to share with others, please come along and have your ideas included in the planning for Faye Arnold MOSAIC MONDAYS At the hub, cnr Thompson and Alice Sts at 10am. Mosaic a chair, table, lamp, bowl, house sign, bird bath or whatever you fancy. Glass, crockery, tiles and stones are all used. TEXTILE FRIDAYS Also at the Hub at 10am. Learn how to weave spun wool into something beautiful and unique. Notice of Annual General Meeting Of The Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Wednesday 13th September at the Centre at 11-30am. Members, friends, and associates are invited to attend. Interested in any of the above? Ring the Neighbourhood Centre on or simply admin@dunnhc.com.au You can find us on Facebook too! Sharon Hiley Coordinator

8 Page 8 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 Farm Water Planning Workshops GWMWater and Agriculture Victoria are inviting farmers to attend a Farm Water Planning Workshop for the South West Loddon Pipeline Project. Two workshops will be held the first on Tuesday 12th September at the Wedderburn Golf Club and the second on Wednesday 13th September at the Inglewood Town Hall. Both workshops start at 9.30am sharp (with registrations from 9.15am) and finish at 3.30pm. Lunch is included. The free workshops are being held to assist farmers in planning and designing their on-farm water reticulation and future water-use plan when joining the South West Loddon Pipeline. Discussions will include the costs and benefits of various water supply options, farm water requirements, locating the tapping, main storage tank, troughs and pipelines, and planning a detailed reticulation design. Speakers from Agriculture Victoria will talk about reticulation design and farm water planning, while Bridgewater Farmware and Midland Irrigation will discuss equipment and design. If you would like to attend a workshop, please register by this Wednesday (6 September) by contacting Belinda Pritchard at Agriculture Victoria on , mobile or belinda.pritchard@ecodev.vic.gov.au. You can also register through GWMWater s Sarah Tottenham on , mobile or sarah.tottenham@gwmwater.org.au. Wedderburn time capsule to commemorate Lions As part of the centenary celebrations of Lions International, and works for the Wedderburn streetscape project, plans are in the making to install a time capsule in the town s main street. The idea for the time capsule was developed by Ray Tonkin with support from the Lions Club and Council, and is proposed to be installed when the next stage of the streetscape works get underway. The time capsule will provide future residents of Wedderburn (and the Shire) a look at the day-to-day life of the town in To get the project underway, Ray and the Lions Club are inviting sports clubs, community organisations and all community members to make suggestions as to what should be placed in the capsule. When making suggestions, it s worth bearing in mind that the size of the capsule will be limited to mainly documents, photographs and small objects. your suggestions to weddlions3518@gmail.com or call Ray Tonkin on Loddon Valley Network Business dinner Businesses, both large and small, are the backbone of our region, providing goods, services, innovation and jobs throughout our towns and communities. That s why I m encouraging businesses in the Loddon Valley region to get along to the Loddon Valley Network Business Dinner next Tuesday 12 September at Boort s Café Renu. Whether you ve recently started a business and would like to meet other business operators or are looking to gain some great ideas, the business network dinner is for you. Three new proprietors in the Loddon Valley will speak at the event Wendy James (Boort Lakes Caravan Park), Jacquie Dunn (Bridgewater Public Caravan Park) and Renu Pattison (Renu Café). Not only is the dinner a great opportunity to take time out of your business and join with like-minded people, but it s a chance to work on developing further industry collaboration. It s this industry collaboration among businesses in our region that helps increase visitation to the Loddon Valley, bringing extra benefits to our community (and businesses themselves). The Loddon Valley Network Business Dinner starts at 6.30pm with the meeting at 7pm. The cost is $20 per head and any business in Loddon Valley is welcome to attend. Please RSVP by this Thursday 7th September for catering purposes to Sandra Steel, or ssteel@loddon.vic.gov.au. Loddon Shire News SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Septic tanks pumped out at reasonable rates - Servicing Dunolly & Surrounding Districts BOB PEART Tel: or Mobile

9 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 9 Dunolly Christian Churches Invites you to worship God and welcome you to their services: Anglican Church Services: St John s Dunolly Anglican Parish Service Thursday 7th September, Morning Prayer, 10am Trina Kay Emu Anglican Services 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 11.30am St David s Bealiba 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 8am Catholic Church Services: Dunolly, St. Mary s Mass 8.30am, 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month Assembly 8.30am, 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month Bealiba St. Patrick s Mass at 8.30am, 5th Sunday of the month Tarnagulla St. Francis Xavier s Mass 11am, 3rd Saturday of the month Uniting Church Services: Sunday 10th September, 9.30am Musical Celebration with Heiner Bauch Uniting Church News This week is our Musical Celebration with Heiner Bauch as our leader. This service is for you if you like a good sing of all our hymns, old and new. It starts at 9.30am. This Saturday, 9th September, we are having our Car Boot Sale in our Church grounds. The R.S.L is the host for the day. Please come and see what they have for sale to help their club. Come and have a stall for yourself to sell the stuff you have eliminated from your home in your spring clean. Our Op Shop will be open too. Opening hours every week are Tuesday 9am to 2pm, and Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm. Jean Richardson St John s Church News Our next Fellowship meeting will be held on Monday September 18 th at 10am. A date for the diary. The Parish are holding a pop-up Op Shop October 26 th, 27 th, 28 th at Christ the King Hall, Maryborough. Trina Kay SCRIPTURE VERSE OF THE WEEK If you want to become a disciple of Jesus, deny yourself, take up the cross and follow him. Matthew16: Catholic Church St Mary s Muse It was just a trifle cool and windy on St. Mary s Hill early on Sunday morning. The Parish Finance report is published in the Living Word this week. The biggest expense in the new financial year is likely to be the replacing of the Presbytery roof damaged early in the year. Mass will be at St. Mary s, Dunolly on Sunday,10th September at 8.30 am. R Mecredy See! The winter is past; the rains over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come. Song of Songs-2:11-12 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.

10 Page 10 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 Tailings Extracts from the Newsletter of Goldfields Historical & Arts Society Inc. DUNOLLY S WOODEN LOCK-UP This image is an enlargement of a section of a photograph of the Dunolly Police Camp taken in September It shows the transportable wooden lock-up. Monster Meeting site. The Monster Meeting or rather meetings were held by miners in Chewton in 1851 to protest against the mining licence fees. This predated the Eureka Stockade. It was one of our society s members, Glenn Braybrook, who located the site in Heritage Victoria spent $265,000 buying a vacant block of land so as the site could be included in their proposed World Heritage claim. The investigation found out that they did not consult with the original discoverer, nor did they do a comprehensive survey of historical records. It turns out that the actual meeting site was on a rise on the other side of the bitumen road. They purchased the wrong block of land sketch of the Monster Meeting by David Tulloch. The approximate corner of the property purchased by Heritage Victoria has been added by black lines at the left edge of the sketch. The Dunolly Police Camp had been established at Camp Hill, 2 km north-west of Dunolly, in November Initially prisoners were handcuffed to a bullock chain around a log. Then, in March 1857, an iron lock-up costing 400 was built at Dunolly. There were a lot of complaints about the Police Camp being so far out of town and the risk to people travelling there to deposit their gold. Finally, in May 1859, the Dunolly Police Camp was moved into Dunolly Township. This camp was on four town allotments. Then one was excised as a reserve for the Town Hall. In modern terms, the three remaining allotments are the area covered by the old police station and lock-up, police stables and current police station. A transportable wooden lock-up was brought to Dunolly for this new camp. These buildings were made by various contractors for the Police Works Section. They were to an English design with only slight variations over time. The lock-ups had an iron floor, cast iron corners and an iron door. Heavy wooden boards were slotted in to form the walls which were held in place by steel rods through the building. The ceiling was made of more heavy timbers covered by a light, pitched roof. In the walls there were ventilation openings with steel bars which were set just below the ceiling level. The whole building could be dismantled, loaded on a wagon and taken to wherever it was needed. The transient nature of the goldfields made these transportable wooden lock-ups suitable for the job. Dunolly was seen to be a permanent town, so in early 1862 the brick lock-up was erected. Soon after, the wooden lock-up would have been dismantled and moved to another police camp. It had been in Dunolly for only three years. The last of these transportable wooden lock-ups was made about 1890, the last one not being taken out of commission until About 45 have survived across Victoria including locally at Timor and Avoca. A NEW VERSION OF THE PAST? Recently there was an investigation held by the Heritage Council Registration Committee into the location of the This has placed Heritage Victoria in an awkward situation. Heritage Victoria stated that the contemporary maps and sketches that show that the meeting site is across the road are inaccurate and that the main sketch was done later from memory. If so the artist must have had an incredible memory as all the features are in correct alignment including the topography. Surely this means the sketch was done on site. A brick chimney can be seen at the shepherd s hut. This is unusual for shepherds huts. Historical documents record that this hut had a brick chimney. All agree that the Tulloch sketch is looking easterly. The shadows in the sketch confirm this. The meeting is clearly being held on the high ground behind the shepherd s hut. The land Heritage Victoria purchased is to the north of the hut. I think it is fair to say Heritage Victoria is prepared to change history in order to save face. The Goldfields Historical & Arts Society will take submissions from all parties on the subject., then hold an independent enquiry where Heritage Victoria and others can explain their views. Neighbouring historical societies and the Prospectors & Miners Association of Victoria have expressed interest in sending a representative to form a panel. HISTORICAL TOUR OF MOLIAGUL Visitors are welcome on this Goldfields Historical & Arts Society tour to the goldfield of Moliagul. This tour will include visits to sites of former Chinese gardens, the Chinese riot and Chinese hotel. Travel will be by private cars. Bring your own lunch and chair. Car-pooling preferred. Cost members $5, non-members $15 each. Meet at Dunolly Museum at am on Monday 18 th September. John Tully

11 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 11 This week s value in focus is: Respect - Understanding Considering the feelings of others Around school this week: Thinkers were winners! Our maths games night included some great competitive action between parents and students. It was a fun way to celebrate Literacy and Numeracy week by showcasing how easy maths games are to play while practising our numeracy skills. Congratulations to our 16 students who competed at the MDPSSA athletics. You are all superstars to us and we will know in the next few days who has qualified to go to Bendigo. REMINDER: Please name jackets and jumpers. As the weather is warming up, students are starting to take layers off during the day. The lost property cupboard is now located inside the Multipurpose building. HOME READING: this is such a vital key in the development of students reading. Taking the time to share a book each night, hear your child read, or create an oral story together has proven to increase your child s reading development. We can become very busy by the end of the day so a good tip is to make it a set time e.g. after bath/shower or at a nominated time. Signing your child s diary after they ve read to/with you not only motivates them to read more by accumulating the number of nights read, but encourages them to be proactive in their organisational skills by using the diary.

12 Page 12 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 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 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 SES shed 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 Planned Activities Group Tuesday and Thursdays 10.30am to 2.30pm Phone 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 PMAV - 3rd Tuesday of the month, Maryborough Highland Club 7.30pm 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 of the 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 every second month - 2pm in the office September Friday 8th DFNC Senior Vote Count M/borough Golf Club Sunday 10th Dunolly Community Market Sunday 10th Live music at the Golf Club 1pm-6pm Sunday 10th Lola Montez -Dunolly Town Hall 3pm Monday 11th The Welcome Record AGM 2pm Wed 13th DDNC AGM Friday 15th DFNC Junior Vote Count Dunolly Town Hall Saturday 23rd Town Garage Sale

13 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 13 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 KENCON BUILDING Extensions ~ Pergolas ~ Decks ~ Renovations ~General Home Maintenance NO JOB TOO SMALL A CYNICAL VIEW It s grand to be a national; and sit upon a post or just to be an independent all parties you can roast. Butch Kennedy (Owner) Mob: kenconbuilding@hotmail.com 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 It s grand to be in parliament and all the perks are free all you give is free like handshakes from Bourke out into Bree. It s grand to be a Liberal man but it really is an art to lie and cheat, to squirm and sit to put the horse before the cart. It s grand to be a Laborite and follow Mr Bracks whose squeaky clean, well almost who Ms Campbell never sacks. Yes it s grand to be in politics with free trips everywhere while constituents eat bread and dripping and pay up for the fare. Ken Peake Slightly out-dated as the members mentioned are no longer in power, however, the sentiment is still the same. TWR

14 Page 14 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 Finals Fever "Hello, my name is Kathy Kookaburra Smith and welcome to Sports Wrap here on Central Victoria Community Radio. Today we cover the wash-up from the highly anticipated 2017 Grand Final between the Rhinos and the Avians. And worthy contestants they were too. All year these two teams have been swapping places at the top of the table and were deserved Grand Finalists. A big and colourful, if somewhat diverse, crowd was in attendance. The atmosphere at the ground was, as they say, electric. Okay, so on to the main event. I know this is a cliché, but it really was a game of two halves. Both sides began by searching for weaknesses up front while still maintaining a heavy reliance on defence. No side was willing to commit to an attacking strategy that would leave them vulnerable at the back. At the long break neither team was in the ascendancy, and the scores were locked up. I took the opportunity to visit the Rhino's dressing rooms and recorded coach Uda Rhino White's half-time address....here's what she had to say... " What are we? Rhinos! How do we play? Like Rhinos! What do we charge like? Rhinos! How do we win? LIKE RHINOS! Who are the opposition? I'll tell you what they are - a bunch of turkeys! So get out there and wring their turkey necks! YEAH! COME ON! Well I must say that Uda Rhino White really knows how to motivate her team. I could see the intent in their eyes as they stampeded back on to the ground in preparation for the second half. And my! How the feathers did fly. The Rhinos ran rampant, charging the Avians at every opportunity. Stalwart Avian players such as Wendy Wagtail Jones and Lara Lapwing Ackers were overwhelmed and simply took flight in the face of such determined aggression. Henrietta Heron Wright used her long legs and stride to advantage but even she was no match for the marauding Rhinos. As an impartial observer, it seemed to me that Uda Rhino White's team were able to pluck goals from anywhere on the ground. The score had mounted up by the final siren with the Rhinos running out convincing winners. The soundlydefeated Avian team flocked from the field in haste, embarrassed by their second half performance. So, congratulations to the champions and we can't wait for the competition to start again next season. Stay tuned for Tales From The Water-hole and I'll leave you with a final word from star player Jill Rhino Black... " "We played like beasts today, eh!" Martyn Barnett 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 MARYBOROUGH VETERINARY PRACTICE MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES 49 Alma Street, Maryborough 3465 Sunday Lunch Roast is back Phone For all your bookings 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)

15 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 15 ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS Ingredients 12 small beetroot, trimmed, halved 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 300 g pumpkin, peeled cut into wedges 2 small (300g) red capsicums, quartered 2 large (300g) zucchini, quartered lengthways 1 large (300g) red onion, cut into wedges 8 cloves garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper 100g blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup (80g) walnuts, toasted, chopped coarsely Mustard and Chive Dressing 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons seeded mustard 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives Salt and freshly ground pepper Method 1. Preheat oven to very hot (240 C/220 C fan-forced). 2. Combine beetroot and one tablespoon of the olive oil on a large oven tray. Roast in a hot oven for 15 minutes 3. Meanwhile, combine the pumpkin, capsicum, zucchini, red onion, garlic, remaining oil, salt and pepper. Divide the vegetables between the beetroot tray and a second large oven tray. 4. Roast in a hot oven with beetroot for a further 20 minutes or until the vegetables are browned and tender..mustard and Chive Dressing 1. Combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar, shake well 2. Peel the beetroot. Top vegetables and beetroot with blue cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with Mustard and Chive Dressing. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Serves 4. Source Unknown CARAMEL CRUSTED RHUBARB PUDDING Makes 4 serves Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1tsp baking powder 1/2 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup sugar 100g butter, melted 4 cups diced rhubarb stalks 3/4 cup brown sugar 1tblsp cornflour 1/4 cup boiling water Method 1. Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add rolled oats and white sugar, then mix in melted butter to make the crust mixture. 2. Put diced rhubarb into a greased, ovenproof dish, such as a small lasagne dish or deep pie plate. Sprinkle crust mixture evenly over rhubarb. 3. In the discarded bowl, combine brown sugar and cornflour. Spoon over crust mixture. Carefully pour the boiling water over the top. Do not stir. Bake for 30 minutes at 180C degrees. Serve with custard or cream and if desired, dust with icing sugar. Sugar and Spice by Jo Seagar Celebration of Life; Births; Weddings & Funerals; Living Wills Celtic Ceremonies By Registered Celebrant Noelle Mason RN / 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

16 Page 16 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 DUNOLLY GOLF CLUB INC Notice of AGM The Welcome Record is holding its AGM on Monday 11th September at 2pm at the Dunolly Town Hall. The purpose will be to select office bearers. All interested parties are invited to attend. Susan Anderson Committee President Need Pruning or gardening help? Call the Garden Wizards Uniting Church Car boot Sale Saturday 9th September Host - Dunolly RSL Cake and trading stall, sausage sizzle, raffle. All stalls welcome, Op Shop open. $5 bag sale on clothes still on. Bargains galore! Be early or miss out! Notice of AGM The Dunolly Rural Transaction Centre Inc. is holding its AGM on Monday 18th September 2017 at 1 pm at the Dunolly RTC. M. Noble Secretary G & S Society AGM The Dunolly Gilbert & Sullivan Society will be holding its AGM at 4pm on Saturday 23 rd September at Junction House. Come earlier for socialising and catching up with friends. Membership fees due and election of office bearers. The DVDs of the last festival will be available. New members and friends very welcome. Rachel Buckley President DFNC Mini Lotto Drawn: 1st September 2017 Numbers: 2, 3, 7, 8, 14 No winner. Jackpot $850 This week 5 numbers out of 15. Envelopes are available at the Dunolly Bakery, Dunolly Friendly Grocer, All Day on Broadway, Dunolly Pharmacy, Fresh on Broadway and Dunolly Quality Butchers. C Williams Saturday 2nd September 2017 Pleasant but cool conditions welcomed the field for Saturday s Monthly Medal Stroke event. After a tight tussle, the Men s section went to Craig Bellenger, on a countback from Josh Hunt, The Ladies event saw Shenae Hunt with an easy win, her first ever. Shenae scored Well done Shenae, who rumour has it outdrove her father on at least one hole! Please remember the Music Afternoon this Sunday 10th of September, featuring the Groove Dudes, Railroad Rex and the Hapless Brakemen. Gold coin entry, cheap bar prices, and a BBQ, tea and coffee will be available. All welcome, so please come and support the club. Ian Arnold SECOND ROUND SEMI FINALS Under 17s Dunolly v Harcourt Our girls took on a strong Harcourt outfit at Princes Park on Sunday, needing a win to secure a place in the preliminary final. The game was a relatively even match throughout, with Harcourt up by 1 goal at half time. Dunolly steadied in the 3 rd quarter to capitalise on the turnovers caused by Harcourt and played with ice in their veins to run out the game winners by 2 points. Final score Dunolly 21 to Harcourt 19. Better players were Caitlin for a fantastic game in goals, only missing 1 out of 18 goals at 95% accuracy, Charlee for a great defensive game and Briella for her strong drive up the court. This week Dunolly take on Trentham at Princes Park on Saturday 9 th September in the Preliminary Finals at 11:30 am. Make sure to pop down and watch the future of our club. What superstars! Trentham finished on top of the ladder, unbeaten this season, so the girls certainly have a challenge ahead of them. # razzadazza Senior Vote Count will be held at the Maryborough Golf Club on Friday 8 th September 2017, 6pm start, $25 for a 2-course meal. Junior Vote Count will be held at the Dunolly Town Hall on Friday 15th September, 6pm start, finger food and dessert provided. Proudly sponsored by.. A small group this week. The team of Shirley Coburn and Keith Brightwell had three wins. The progressive scores are creeping up with Shirley still ahead. Pam Brightwell

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18 Page 18 Volume 32 Issue 34 THE WELCOME RECORD 6th September 2017 Bending Willow Massage Soft hands, strong fingers Do your shoulders hurt? Do your feet ache? Is your back hurting? Have a massage! It will help relieve pain and relax the body In Dunolly weekly for home visits Or at the Neighbourhood Centre Call Marie on

19 6th September 2017 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 32 Issue 33 Page 19 The Road to Nhill Pyramid Hill will be celebrating 20 years since the release of the Australian drama-comedy Road to Nhill, which was filmed in the town, with special matinee and evening screenings. Planned for Saturday, 16 September at 2pm and 8pm at the Memorial Hall, the event is part of the Naturally Loddon Spring Festival. Directed by former Pyramid Hill resident Sue Brooks, the film is based on a real-life car accident in the town that occurred on the way home from a bowls game. Ms Brooks explained that the inspiration for the film had originated from stories her father, Alan Brooks, told her when she was younger. My father used to tell us fabulous shaggy dog tales from Pyramid Hill, Ms Brooks said. They were always based on a true story but they had often been embellished along the way. They were always funny. One day he told us this story of a car load of lady-bowlers who tipped their car on the way home from a bowls tournament and the ambulance went out along the wrong road. Alison [Tilson] thought this story would make a good film, so she started writing the script of Road to Nhill. Filming for Road to Nhill took eight weeks, with six weeks preproduction. We took over the town for the best part of four months, Ms Brooks added. The local community were extraordinary. The film is based on a community and the script was like a giant jigsaw puzzle. We needed countless locations, people's homes, farms and stock. We took over the golf club as our offices. We filmed in the store, the fire brigade shed, the stock and station agent s, the streets, the butcher s, the local garage, the police station, the bowls club, the hospital and the Uniting Church, she said. We filmed in countless kitchens, gardens and farms and roads. We dug a trench out on Bobby Gibson s paddock and filmed the scenes with the women hanging upside down in the car. We blocked the real road to Cohuna and filmed the accident site out there, making all of the local trucks go on a very big detour. Every time we filmed a scene that had the store clock in the background, Ian Bartels had to come in from wherever he was working at the time and adjust the clock for the right time for our scene. There was hardly a person in town during those eight to 12 weeks who wasn t involved somehow. Ms Brooks said that overall there was a great sense of pride in the film among the community at the time. Some people thought it was fantastic and the best film ever made and some were not so sure. I think a lot of people were not so much interested in the story as to whose kitchen we were filming in, which road we were on, or who in the film a character in the film was based on. The film does reflect the giant enterprise from the whole town. Road to Nhill ran in Australian cinemas for more than nine months with writer Alison Tilson receiving an AFI nomination for Best Screenplay and Composer Elizabeth Drake an AFI nomination for Best Original Music Score. The film also screened in countless international film festivals, winning two major international film festival prizes and sold all over the world. Ms Brooks said the film often comes up as a person s favourite Australian film and academics often quote it. It was a showcase of some of our most revered Australian actors, many of whom have since died Monica Maughan, Bill Hunter, Patricia Kennedy, Lois Ramsey, Paul Chubb and Bob Hornery, she added. M & M STROUD Man with a Tractor SERVICING DUNOLLY & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS Slashing for fire breaks Phone Mob m.stroud@iinet.net.au Chub s Tipper Hire Gravel supply & delivery Rubbish removal Glenn Davies 270 Betley Rd Bromley chub@hotmail.com.au Ph: Trading as P & G Davies Screenings ABN But the best thing about it was the reaction from the town and the people who made it happen. Event organiser Jean Mann said locals had some great memories of the filming and the screening would be an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the film s 20-year anniversary. It s also a chance to recognise how it promotes community connectedness and togetherness, Ms Mann added. We are keen to share the movie with the whole generation who weren't born then and for those of us who were living away at the time. Road to Nhill will screen at 2pm and 8pm at the Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall on Saturday, 16 September (bar opens at 7pm). Afternoon tea and supper will follow both screenings. To book online visit eid= To find out more, call Jean Mann on , jean.farrar@ntschools.net or visit Loddon Shire Media Release

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