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Volume 32 Issue 33 Wednesday 30th August 2017 Donation: 50c

Dunolly Netballers

With none of our football teams getting through to the finals this year, our girls put on a fantastic display of netball against their opposition teams on Sunday. The under 17’s successfully progressed to the semi-finals which will be held this coming Sunday at Princes Park, 11:30am against Harcourt. Come along and support the girls as they play for a spot in the preliminary finals. The full report on all our netball teams can be read on page 18.

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INDEX

Rosie’s Ramble Page 2 Letters to the Editor Page 3 Central Goldfields Shire Page 5&8 Loddon Mayoral Column Page 6 Neighbourhood Centre Page 7 Church Page Page 9 Important Dates Page 13 Crossword Page 15 In The Veggie Patch Page 16 Classifieds Page 17 Sports Page 18

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ROSIE’S RAMBLE

The sub-editors at the Maryborough Advertiser must have given long and serious thought to the headline on the front page of the Friday edition. Item on the ABC news a few days ago – ‘Man missing from his trial in Turkey was tried in absentina’. Probably better than being tried in Turkey at the moment. Bought a new handbag the other day and had an interesting time transferring the contents of the old one to it. Some very strange stuff lurks in the dark reaches of a bag one has had for years. A woman in America has started a crowd fund to buy Twitter (many billions of dollars) so she can ban The Donald. Only in …. Found a pigeon egg impaled on the top of the tin fence the other day. I presume it fell out of the three sticks and a bit of grass the pigeons think is a safe place to lay their eggs. Bit of a shock to find out all our elected councillors are gone. Will we find out why or are we (the ratepayers) being mushroomed? I have only just noticed the up-cycled tree stump in a front garden on the Moliagul end of Broadway. It has a variety of birds attached to it – cockies, budgies and an owl that I could see. Maybe it is new or a bit of pruning has made it easier to see – either way it is pretty and unusual. In the ‘What’s On’ section of the Addie – ‘The Majorca Old Time Dance is back on this weekend. The dance is being held tomorrow night.’ I was checking back copies of the Ramble to see if I was repeating myself when I noticed that it is three years almost to the day since Rosie started officially rambling around page two of the Welcome record. It’s been fun.

Rosie

How not to calm down from the Little Book Of Stress by Caz Cooke. Go to a very groovy, young hairstylist who usually gets home at 4am and say, “Just do whatever you like, I need a change, just something different.”

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LETTERS to the EDITOR

Thirty pieces of silver? The Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate recently released their report into the Central Goldfields Shire. One item in the report seems to have been overlooked by the media. This is the person they simply call “Council Manager A” but many readers can work out who they are talking about. Despite contradicting their work contract this person put in invoices and was paid $3,000 each year for attending a council event. In this case the Inspectorate only went back to 2013 for a total of $9,000 in payments. However, with this event running over 25 years, the actual figure might be very much higher. There was no mention of trying to recoup this money. Instead of saying the shire has not been transparent, it is time for the Inspectorate to practise what they preach. I believe the Inspectorate should be open and transparent and either prosecute this manager or disclose that they have cut a deal.

Farewell

Firstly I would like to thank the residents and ratepayers

of Central Goldfields Shire for the support that has been

shown to me since the announcement of the sacking of

the council. Also thank you for your support over my

time in council. It has been a pleasure and an honour.

The investigation into Central Goldfields Shire by the

Local Government Investigations and Compliance

Inspectorate was not about the Councillors. The whole

document is based on the operational and management

of the Shire under the then CEO Mark Johnson. CGSC

comprises of seven Councillors. There was only one

occasion a former Councillor was mentioned.

The Councillors are not responsible for the day to day

operations of the Shire. The CEO and his team of

General Managers control this operation. It is a breach of

Councillor Code of Conduct if we speak to anyone about

an issue other than to the CEO or his GMs. The only

person Councillors have some control over is the CEO,

but if they have been given misinformation by the CEO or

his general managers , Councillors have in the past

questioned this information and pushed the issues until

we saw a light at the end of the tunnel, unfortunately this

doesn’t always happen.

The sacking of the Councillors came as a complete surprise to many people and all are at a loss to explain the actions of the Minister and Government. Concern is raised by MAV, LGU, Inspectorate and many other Shires and Councils. If anyone has read the investigation into Ararat’s issues the report is scathing regarding the Councillors. What action against them? None. We are not mentioned except on one occasion and this Shire’s Council were sacked. The Minister sacked us. The Inspectorate Report was not critical of councillors. It was critical of the CEO and his structural and management failures. So how come we were sacked? My belief is that this is a political decision in a fight for the Seat of Ripon which is a very marginal Seat, and if the Government can be seen to be looking after this area, people may vote for it. This whole sad story is a bad look for the Government based on its own misinformation. The decision to sack Central Goldfields Shire Councillors was wrong and slandered the seven serving Councillors who cannot defend themselves except by making the facts known .It is of concern to us that this Government has placed an interim Administrator and will be in the future apparently appointing three new Administrators. Does this remind you of anything? Those years we were served by the three Commissioners should be remembered as three of the worst years in the Shire’s history. Remember, there will be no Councillor representation for three years. Lets hope history does not repeat itself. Good luck for the future.

Bob Henderson.

Thank You The recent sacking of the Central Goldfield’s Shire councillors has been a shock for everyone. Our local representative, Bob Henderson deserves thanks for his efforts to represent the residents of the Dunolly district. Bob has always been approachable and ready to listen to all our concerns. He has been a strong voice for Dunolly on what is often a Maryborough-centric council. We wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement from public life.

Welcome Record Committee

Dunolly CWA The next meeting is on 6

th September at 1.30pm at the

SES rooms. The competitions are a flower from your garden and a plant swap. After all the frosts, both competitions may be a bit problematic, especially if other gardens have the same damage as mine. Two members went to the Group Conference at Newbridge. It was an enjoyable day with an inspiring guest speaker, Dorothy Coombe, who is a whirlwind and a very busy lady. There will be a report at the meeting from the delegates who attended. By the way, we have a prize-winning pikelet-maker in the branch. Our AGM is on Wednesday 1

st November at 11am. Other

dates at the meeting. Don’t forget to get your bits and pieces together for the fascinator-making morning on our meeting day in October. Thanks to the members who knitted beanies for the group effort. Nine of the thirty-nine beanies came from Dunolly. Many thanks also to the members who did the waiting and tea making at the Bendigo Writers Festival function at the Court House on the same day as the conference. With some members ill and others at the conference, it was a big effort on the part of those who worked there.

R. Mecredy (publicity)

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DUNOLLY RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE

Can you help? Our Local Laws team is looking for volunteers to assist at the Central Goldfields Shire Pound during the week. Volunteers are needed to assist with dog walking. If you have a love for animals and have an hour to spare between 11 and 1pm on week days we’d love to hear from you. To find out more and to get involved contact the Central Goldfields Shire Local Laws team on 5461 0657.

Mark Johnston resigns Central Goldfields Shire has today received the formal resignation of Mark Johnston. Mark Johnston served as Central Goldfields Shire Chief Executive Officer for 22 years. Commencing in his role as Central Goldfields Shire Interim Administrator today, Mark Davies said he wishes Mark well for the future. “The process to recruit a new permanent Chief Executive Officer can now be initiated. “I will commence this process as a matter of priority so that we can continue the momentum of our Interim CEO Vince Haining in ensuring the positive direction of Central Goldfields Shire.”

Interim Administrator Announced On Friday 25 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 of 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 Aararat Rural City Council. Central Goldfields Shire Interim CEO Vince Haining said he was looking forward to working closely with Mark. “Mark brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge about Local Government activities which will be a valuable asset to us over the coming weeks as we work through the transition in our administration. “I’ve been working with our Municipal Monitor Bill Jaboor and Audit Committee Chair John Watson over the past few weeks to prepare a comprehensive action plan to address all issues in the reports. “The details of this Plan will be made available to the public in the near future. “The community can be assured that the organisation will continue to focus on the community and delivering our services to the best of our ability. “We are working hard to ensure best practice outcomes across all our Shire operations are achieved, and to achieve a positive direction for Central Goldfields Shire.” We understand the State Government will appoint three administrators in the coming weeks, who will be in place until the next election occurs in 2020.

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Vanilla Slice Triumph

Judges at the forthcoming Official Great Aussie Pie Competition in Sydney will enjoy a tempting taste of Central Victoria, thanks to the efforts of Loddon Shire’s Bridgewater Bakery. The team’s plans to contest the event follow hard on the heels of its participation in the 2017 Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph, held in Mildura in mid-August. This latter competition – staged in the city for the first time after five years at Merbein – saw bakers from around the state gather to showcase their skills, with the public entertained by live music, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations with celebrity chef Stefano de Pieri and a Vanilla Slice Market Hall. Bridgewater Bakery submitted entries in two of the three available competition categories. There were three sections – Professional, Innovative and Apprentice – with prizes comprising trophies, recipe books and vouchers for food supplies and equipment, including generous donations from Laucke Flour Mills in Bridgewater. Bakery owner Pat O’Toole said this was the second time the business had entered the event. “The first was four years ago in Merbein, when we first opened for business,” Mr O’Toole said. “We used Laucke flour and dairy supplies from Parmalat in Bendigo and entered two categories – Professional and Apprentice. “Two of our apprentices submitted their slices – Sharna and Nolan Meek – while I went up with one of our main bakers, Cameron Frank, a partner in our Bendigo store.” There were 54 entries in the Professional section, with Hudak’s Bakery from Mildura taking first place. The event began in the 1990s, after a visit by then Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett to the Ouyen bakery. At its height, the competition attracted 3000 people each year, but after 18 years at Ouyen, it moved to Merbein in 2011. The 28

th annual Great Aussie Pie Competition will be held

at Fine Food Australia, in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, from 11-14 September. Bakers and pie makers from across the country converge alternately on Sydney and Melbourne each September to vie for the most sought-after award in their industry. The competition is judged over four days by a team of 16 judges, appraising 10 categories of pies and – since 2014 – sausage rolls. “We’ve been to the pie competition three times so far, but will probably take four or five pies of different varieties,” Mr O’Toole said. “We don’t do special pies for the comps – whatever the customers get is what the judges see.”

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GARAGE SALE 29 houses are having a Garage Sale on 23rd of September. What an event this will be. Lovely spring weather, (we hope) and lots of people with money to spend on your stuff! And if you are buying you’re sure to pick up what you’ve been looking for at a bargain price! If you have registered, kits are available now at the centre. So come up and get yours! We are in the Dunolly hospital grounds (building to the right of hospital) and are open from 9am. Monday to Thursday.

Notice of Annual General Meeting Of The Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc Wednesday 13th of 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 54681511 or simply email admin@dunnhc.com.au You can find us on Facebook too!

Sharon Hiley, Coordinator

Textiles at the Arts Hub If you are interested in textiles, the new group at the Arts Hub may be for you! The textile group encompasses all forms of textile art and craft - knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting, rug-making, dyeing, sewing, patchwork and embroidery. We hope to develop a community project around the Arts Hub area. If you would like to work on your own project with like-minded people, learn some new techniques, widen your creative ideas, or if you would like to be part of a community project, come along to The Arts Hub, Fridays at 10am. Bring a project to work on and whatever materials you need. A warm welcome, good company, a cuppa and cake are on offer.

Faye Arnold

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Murray Basin Rail Project - Employment and local supplier

opportunities Residents and business owners have a unique opportunity to benefit from the $440 million Murray Basin Rail Project, jointly funded by Federal and State Governments. A free ‘Supplier and Jobseeker Briefing Session will be held in Maryborough on Thursday, 31 August for our local community to find out about opportunities for local suppliers and employment. The information session will be presented by the Murray Basin Rail Project and McConnell Dowell Martinus Rail Joint Venture (MMJV) in collaboration with Central Goldfields Shire. The session will showcase opportunities for jobseekers and will assist local suppliers improve the way they can engage with the project, standing them in good stead for winning future business. Presenting at the session will be MMJV Project Manager, Kevin McAlpine and MMJV Human Resources Manager, Paul Edwards. The event will also be an opportunity to update the local community on the progress of the project. The briefing will held on Thursday 31 August, 5 to 7pm at the Community Hub, 48 Burns Street, Maryborough with refreshments available.

One stop shop for new residents Central Goldfields Shire has launched a new resource to help welcome our region’s newest residents. The ‘Learning, Living and Working in Central Goldfields Shire’ booklet provides new and prospective residents with an overview of the services and facilities available within the region. New residents can pick up a copy of the booklet from the Central Goldfields Shire Office, 28 Nolan Street, Maryborough or at the Maryborough Resource and Visitor Information Centre on the corner of Nolan and Alma streets. It is also available at www.centralgoldfields.com.au

Opportunity to help inform shire wide literacy strategy Did you know that for children to be school-ready they need to have experienced 1,000 books? Go Goldfields wants to ensure our Shire’s youngest residents have the skills they need to do to well at primary school. That’s why our Go Goldfields team is developing a Shire wide Literacy Strategy so that we can ensure the necessary framework is in place to make sure our community has the language and literacy skills they need. The Strategy will assist the community to own and drive language and literacy development across the Shire. Go Goldfields staff will visit Dunolly, Maryborough, Carisbook, Talbot and Bealiba from now until the end of September, to chat to residents and ask for their feedback. Keen to get involved? Keep an eye out for our Go Goldfields team out and about, or contact us direct for a chat - Go Goldfields Team Manager Sandra Hamilton on 5461 0684 or email sandrah@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

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 2017-2018. 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 www.centralgoldfields.com.au 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.

Whale Watch Hervey Bay in Queensland has been a regular visiting place for me as I watched my three grandsons growing up, but I always chose the winter months when the weather was ideal. As a result I have never been whale-watching because my visits were always out of season. However last week my dream of seeing whales cavorting in the sea finally happened as I went up for my great grandson’s first birthday. Accompanied by my daughter and two grandsons I boarded a boat named Whalesong which held about 60 people, but on this day there were only about 30, which made things much better for viewing.. Most of us sat inside while we headed out to the areas where whales were regularly seen. This took about an hour and we had an excellent lunch served while we scooted along. At the first spot we saw only one large whale with her calf just on the surface a fair distance away and our captain thought she was feeding so would not approach as calves often cavort, showing off to the passengers. Just when we began to think we had wasted our money, we stopped in a big pod of humpback whales which surrounded the boat. Most of us stood up on the top deck at the front and the whales came right up to us. We were told that they came to look at us and not the boat so we all had to wave, which was quite funny. We saw a couple breach which is when they leap right out of the water and others flip over and dive down with their tails up in the air. They make a snorting, snuffling noise as they plough through the sea. I found the whole experience exciting and well worth waiting all those years to finally do. The sun was shining. The sea was smooth and we all agreed it had been a most rewarding day.

Cynthia Lindsay

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Uniting Church News Pastor Joan Hall will be leading us at 9.30 am for our Holy Communion Service for the month. Come and pray with us for all the people in this world who are not as lucky as us. Enjoy this service and have a cuppa with us afterwards. On Thursday the 7th of September, UCAF will meet at 1.30 pm. We are studying the Lord’s Prayer, and “forgive us “ is the part of the prayer we are studying for this month. Jean Richardson is leading in this as Rennie Hussey cannot. Topic for the day is:- ‘Ways of handling a difficult conversation’. This should be very interesting and we all might learn something. We would appreciate a small plate of food for afternoon tea if you can. Saturday the 9th is our Car-Boot Sale in the Church grounds. The R.S.L Ladies are the Hosts for the month. Our Op-Shop will be open too. Our Op-Shop is also open on Tuesdays from 9 am to 2 pm Thursday and Friday 10 am to 4 pm.

Jean Richardson.

Catholic Church St Mary’s Muse We had a really delightful morning at Mass on Sunday. Father Ed said Mass in the absence of Father John. He bought with him six of his students from the seminary, who were a lovely group of young men. They took part in the service and sang beautifully for us. They enjoyed the tea/coffee and bickies afterwards too. The Vinnies Winter Appeal is on again - donation envelopes can be put on the collection-plate or left at the shop. The collection for retired and sick priests will be taken up after Communion next week. If you have not already received your planned giving- boxes or envelopes, contact the Parish Office. Assembly is at St. Mary’s on Sunday 3rd September at 8.30am.

R Mecredy

Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

Ps.137;1-3

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 31st August, 10am Morning Prayer. 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: Dunolly Sunday 3rd September. Pastor Joan Hall will lead us in Holy Communion this week at 9.30 am.

St John’s Church News Thursday 31

st August 10am Morning Prayer .

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 Martha Said, “Yes Lord I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.“

John 11:27

DUNOLLY/BEALIBA RSL SUB-BRANCH.

Just an early friendly reminder to members that on the 9th September we will be needing helpers for setting up and manning the stalls at the car-boot sale. We also need baked items for the cake stall and any other produce. How are your raffle tickets going? Remember, if you need more tickets, get in touch with Deb. The raffle will be drawn on the day, so please don't forget to bring tickets along if not already returned. Meet at the Uniting Church ground about 8am with your goodies. Our next MGM is 12th September 7pm.

Lyn Gale

BEALIBA CWA UPDATE Firstly, a thank you to Vice President, Alice Pike, for running the August meeting in my absence and secondly a thank you to those members who conducted the electives at the Bealiba Primary School. Many thanks, girls. I’m told the students were very pleased with their finished craft projects and the biscuits they baked. I’d also like to congratulate Pam Brightwell (2 seconds and a third) and Jan Murphy (3 seconds) on their success in the State Craft Exhibition. It seems to me the standard gets higher every year – well done both of you. Prior to the meeting Craft Leader, Pam, went through the East Wimmera Craft Exhibition Schedule and it was decided who would make what. Given that our exhibition is earlier next year (March) there won’t be a lot of time for procrastination…perhaps! Members are reminded about the branch birthday on our meeting day which will necessitate an earlier start i.e. 10.30am. Dates for the Diary Tuesday 5

th September, Craft, St.Arnaud at 10am.

Wednesday 20th September, Group Craft Day at St.

Arnaud at 9.30am for a 10am start. Thursday, 21

st September, General Meeting at 10.30am

followed by the branch birthday party at 12pm. Competition Winners for August Single Bloom: First - Alice Pike. Second - Shirley Coburn Multiple Bloom: First - Alice Pike. Second - Shirley Coburn. Competition: handmade felt item – Shirley Coburn. September Competition: post card from furthest away

Heather Davis

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An Indonesian Wedding By Val Morrison

A month ago, we were privileged to be invited to a traditional Indonesian wedding. Our daughter-in-law's sister was to be married in Soroawko, on the island of Sulawesi. We started by flying to Bangkok, where we spent a few days with our son Scott and his family. Then we all flew to Jakarta and on to Makassar, (incidentally, Makassar is where Scott and Nining were married in 2004). After a night in Makassar, we flew in a smaller plane up to Sorowako. We did some sight-seeing around Sorowako and the beautiful lake there. It was very interesting, with a mixture of old and new, and there are very few white faces. We were greeted with smiles and waves wherever we went. The wedding preparations were well under way when we arrived at the bride's parents’ house, which had been decorated with gold curtains and fringes. The bride’s bedroom was lavishly decorated with fairy lights, and gold embellishments, and there was a mattress in a sort of temple in the main room. Women were on the floor in the kitchen with bowls , mixers and a little cooker busily making all sorts of dishes. A huge tent was erected in the street outside the house, which went from one side to the other, and almost the entire of length of the street, (they must have very friendly neighbours. On the night before the wedding, family and close friends gathered at the house for the blessing of the bride. Here we were called by name, to sit either side of the bride, who was dressed in a very elaborate red and gold dress with a huge gold head-dress. We dipped our finger in henna and put a dot on each of her hands, then we threw rice over her 3 times, and gave her our blessing.

After this we were given some beautiful sweet dishes. Next day, we arrived in our finery, I had a dress made for me over there, which was quite tight. Very hard to

squat elegantly. The groom arrived, escorted by seven young girls bearing gifts for the bride. These were personal items, face cream, soap etc. The groom entered the house with his family, who also had gifts for the bride. In days gone by these gifts would have been goats, chickens etc, but this time it was food, cakes etc. He squatted in the mattress-temple with the bride's father to ask his permission to marry his daughter.

After some talking in Indonesian (we couldn't understand) he went to the bedroom door where Nely (the bride) was waiting. Nely's family then smacked the groom's hands and tried to prevent him from entering. His family threw candy and paper money to bribe them. When he entered the bedroom, he knelt on the bed with Nely, and the ceremony continued with more that we could not understand.

They came out of the bedroom together, and squatted in the temple for more ceremony, with us all squatting in a circle around them. After exchanging rings, signing etc, they came around the circle and greeted us all. Norm was given a chair (I think they thought he was too big to get down on his haunches.) After this, the bride and groom, their bridesmaids, (our grandchildren, Ethan and Kyra along with their cousins) went out into the tent and up on the stage which had been erected at one end and decorated with lots of flowers etc.

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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 www.dunollyhistoricprecinct.com.au, or available at the door on the night. If you wish to book a ticket ring M 0438 168 634. Tickets $25 per adult.

Live Music Sunday Sep 10 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.’

The tent was filled with chairs and along one side were big dishes of very nice food. We were seated at the front, and had our own table of food which we really enjoyed. Being at the front gave me a really good look at the colour and movement of the beautiful dresses and the elaborate handbags and shoes. I have a movie of this which I still get a great deal of pleasure watching. About 500 people walked up on the stage, greeted the wedding party, put money into a pot, sat down and ate, then went home. People were coming and going all afternoon. After most had gone home, the bride and groom changed out of their very heavy headdress and regalia, and the family squatted in a circle to count the money from the pot. Another tradition.

We have our traditions - something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue; the bride’s father asks "who gives this woman" etc. so I guess Indonesians just have different ones, all just as important to them. We were treated like royalty by the bride’s family. Their generosity and hospitality were amazing, and we treasure our memories of the whole amazing trip.

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MARYBOROUGH

VETERINARY PRACTICE

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. 5461 4466

AFTER HOURS SERVICE AVAILABLE)

49 Alma Street,

Maryborough 3465

Wedderburn Vintage Machinery Rally 9 – 10 September

With an expected crowd of around 1000 people over two days and up to 300 exhibitors, the Wedderburn Vintage Machinery Rally has certainly made its mark among machinery enthusiasts and the general public. The rally, which will be held from 9 to 10 September in Engine Park, is hosted by the Wedderburn Historical Engine and Machinery Society. The event forms part of this year’s Naturally Loddon Spring Festival. “The rally has been going now for 26 years. It is one of the oldest machinery club rallies in Australia, certainly one of the more successful ones,” Wedderburn Historical Engine and Machinery Society spokesperson Geoff Maxwell said. “The rally has been getting bigger and bigger every year. We started with old engines and now also have over 100 cars registered through the club. “Over the last few years we’ve also had people bring cars in – we have quite a lot of vintage cars as well as the old engines. I think there’d be up to 20 or 30 vintage cars as well as up to 250 vintage engines.” Mr Maxwell said the club was originally part of the district’s historical society. “It got too big so we decided to start our very own club,” he said. “The Shire let us use Market Square. We got the old station building which was the first building on site. We then got more and more sheds from there, including the old school building that is now our meeting room. “We’ve been very lucky with the support the local Shire have given us. They look after us and also the local Men’s Shed.” Today the club had more than 200 members, including up to 50 from the local region, as well as a number of members across Victoria and interstate. This includes a member from Perth who travels every year to Wedderburn to attend the machinery rally. Mr Maxwell said one of the earliest engines at the rally dates back to around 1907 to 1908, with vintage cars also dating from the 1920s. He added that he hoped this year’s rally would include an original Ruston Hornsby engine, previously used at a powerhouse in Wedderburn. “A couple of our members restored it and brought it from the western district,” he explained. “Hopefully this year or next year it will be on display. It demonstrates the local work on restoring engines.” Club Assistant Secretary Peter Norman said that in addition to vintage machinery and cars, the weekend would include a number of other activities and displays. “There will be chaff-cutting, sheep-shearing and craft displays, a tractor trek, and maybe a couple of steam engines,” Mr Norman said. “We’ll have the Bendigo Society of Model Engineers, Bendigo Woodturners, miniature train rides for the kids, free camping for exhibitors, and it’s fully catered for locally.” Gates for the event open at 9am each day. Adult entry costs $5 (children free) – all proceeds from the rally go back into the Wedderburn site and the machinery. For more information regarding the Wedderburn Vintage Machinery Rally, phone 5494 3152 or 5494 3206 or visit www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Lists/Events/Annual-Wedderburn-Vintage-Machinery-Rally.

Running from early September until the 28 October, the Naturally Loddon Spring Festival features 15 family-friendly events spread across the Shire. To obtain a festival brochure, phone the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 5494 3489 or visit www.loddon.vic.gov.au.

Happy Father’s Day To all our Dads and Grandads

Even in this modern age you still have your uses!

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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, 2nd Monday each month 7.30pm Bealiba Hall Bealiba Bingo 1.30pm in the Bealiba Hall 2nd Monday each month Community Bus – Friday to Maryborough return. RTC 5468 1205 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 1st Wednesday each month Dunolly District Auxiliary 1st Monday each month at 10am Hospital Day Room Dunolly Community Market 2nd 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 5.30-6.30pm and 6.30-7.30pm Dunolly RSL hall Dunolly Planned Activities Group Tuesday and Thursdays 10.30am to 2.30pm Phone 5468 2907 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 3rd 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 3rd Monday each month 2pm 75 Broadway Dunolly St George Lodge 4th Saturday each month Dunolly Social Cyclists Meet fortnightly. Call Neville for info: 5468 7295 Dunolly Historic Precinct Committee 4th Monday each month 1pm Town Hall Dunolly Unit Vic SES meeting 6.30pm 3rd Tuesday each month. Training every other Tuesday Dunolly Uniting Church Messy Church 4th Wednesday each month 4.30pm to 6pm

Golden Triangle Archers 4th 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 - 9.30-10.30am Newbridge CWA meeting Newbridge Hall 3rd 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 1st Monday each month 10am Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls each Monday 1.30pm Senior Citizens Luncheon 3rd Wednesday/month 12.30pm Senior Citizens Card Playing Each Tuesday at 1.30pm Talbot Farmers Market 3rd Sunday of the month 9am to 1pm Tarnagulla Playgroup Thursday 10.30am-12 noon – behind the hall Tarnagulla Action Group - Community Centre 3rd Monday each month 7.30pm - (note new time) Tarnagulla Senior Citizens - Victoria Hall 1st and 3rd Monday of the month - 11.30am-3.30pm Welcome Record Committee 2nd Monday every second month - 2pm in the office

September Sunday 3rd Father’s Day Friday 8th DFNC Senior Vote Count M/borough Golf Club Sunday 10th Live music at the Golf Club 2pm-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 23 Town Garage Sale

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August is the last of the winter months, but some cold frosty weather can be expected for a while yet. A small sowing of seeds can be made this month. Parsnip seed will germinate and grow even if the weather does keep cold in the early spring. When sowing parsnip seeds, form the rows and treat the soil with boiling water, to retard pests. It gives the seeds a chance to germinate and grow before the pests start to recover again. It is also helpful to the seeds to water them with lukewarm water while they are still under the soil. A small sowing of carrots can be done this month. ‘All Seasons’ are the best variety for early sowing asthey are the least likely to bolt to seed when the growing season is at its best. After this month all varieties of carrots can be sown (not Chantenay). Now is the time to sow some early pea seeds. The best variety is William Massey, also known as Melbourne Market. Greenfeast peas are the best bearers , but they are better sown in the later part of September. Peas need deep soil and lime, with compost if available. Compost will make rich looking green leaves and healthy stems. Any gardeners who prefer to sow their own tomato seeds, note that this is the best month to start. Tomato seeds do need good warm conditions to germinate . Once they surface then it is time to harden them off. If young plants are left too long in warm conditions, they will grow tall and fall over. Tomato plants do not like fresh lime. Soil that has been limed two or three years before would be suitable. Also too much nitrogen can cause loss of fruit., more so if the weather remains cool in early summer. Onion plants can be planted out from now, until the end of September. It is not wise to plant out the full crop yet, as some of the early planted ones could bolt to seed if there are good growing weather conditions during late spring months. Plants that have been in containers for long periods of time are the most likely to bolt to seed. Other seeds to sow now are carrots, Parsnips, beetroot, lettuce, silverbeet and spring onions. All frost-tender plants are better left until a later date, as the seasons are getting later. Fruit trees Pruning and grafting can be done this month, as the buds will be starting to show by now. Grafting must be done before the buds show any signs of swelling, or else the new growth has nothing to feed on once it opens. Citrus trees are better left until next month. Early pruning does encourage early growth, and that could be burnt off with late frosts.

Happy Gardening

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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 1800 022 222 if you need medical advice.

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

A Fond Farewell

To all in Dunolly and surrounds,

it’s time for me to depart. It has been 25 years, but now family calls.

Thank you to one and all for your love and

friendship. Look out NSW.

Bye

Ken Matthews

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Betley Mechanics Institute Committee of Management Incorporated

Notice is given of a Public Meeting to be held at the Betley Hall on Monday September 4

th, 2017 commencing

at 7.00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less three (3) nor more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Betley Public Hall for the term of three years. The current committee’s term expired on January 25

th 2017. All positions will be declared open

and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women are encouraged. Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting. For further enquiries please contact Alan Gale on 0408 059 417

Uniting Church Car boot Sale Saturday September 9th

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!

Thank You

Freemantle, Sybil Shirley, Ian, Margaret, Dennis and families would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone for their support, cards, flowers and kind thoughts on the passing of our dear Mum, Nan and Great Nan. Special thank you to Havilah House staff and Dr Cuff for their dedicated care over many years. Please accept this as our heartfelt thank you.

Bereavement

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DUNOLLY GOLF CLUB INC

Results of the Stableford Event held on Saturday 26th August.

Men’s Winner: S. Morrison 38 points. First time winner!! Ladies Winner: j Lovel 36 points. There will be no Maldon and District Community Bank Junior Clinic this Sunday due to Father’s Day. The final clinic will be our break-up day on Saturday 7th October. Don’t forget the music afternoon at the Golf Club on Sunday September 10th from 1pm to 6pm.Gold coin donation. Please come along and support the club. For details check out the ad. on page 5.

Some very close games this week. We have never had a week where the kitty was put off so many times. Keith Brightwell and Eunice Milley were playing exceptionally well. Lets hope the weather starts to warm up soon. It's so cold going out at night.

Pam Brightwell

FIRST ROUND ELIMINATION FINALS Under 15s Dunolly v Harcourt In an absolute testament to the girls this week and despite missing Caitlyn, the girls put in an outstanding performance. The game went goal-for-goal in the first quarter with Dunolly up by 1 at the first break. The rest of the game was a good even contest with Dunolly converting accurately in the windy conditions at 87% for the day. Harcourt had more scoring shots overall, although weren’t able to convert as accurately. At each break after the first the game was tied at 13, 19 and 25 apiece. This meant an additional 10 minute quarter as overtime. The girls started strongly and continued to use everything they had to be level again at the switch of ends after 5 minutes. In the last 5 minutes Harcourt were able to capitalise and ended up running home with the win, 35 to Dunolly 31. Better players were Caitlin, Briella and Sheridan. Under 17s Dunolly v Talbot Missing a player in their goalie Steph and with some of the Under 15s girls out on the court having just played a game, you couldn’t tell, as in the first quarter Dunolly were able to surprise Talbot to take a strong lead, 10 to 3. Talbot upped the ante in the second quarter and pegged a few goals back with the score at half time 17 to 13. The 3

rd quarter was a physical contest and the lowest

scoring of the day with both teams scoring 5 goals apiece. Dunolly was able to stay on top of Talbot, despite a large local crowd to take the win 28 to Talbot 25. Well done girls with Caitlin, Grace and Briella running out a fantastic game despite playing 5 quarters in the 15’s. Better players were Briella, Maddie and Charlee. Having progressed into the semi-finals round, the girls play on Sunday the 3

rd September, 11.30am at Princes

Park against Harcourt to keep the finals dream alive. C Grade Dunolly v Natte Bealiba The wind really picked up at the beginning of the clash against Natte and proved tough conditions up the court and for the goalies, with the shooting percentage down. We were able to stay in touch with Natte with a 3 goal difference at quarter time. The girls continued to play strong netball and picked up the pace with an even quarter with the scores 15 to 11 at half time. The third quarter saw some mistakes made which cost us greatly as Natte capitalised to get a run-on with the score Natte 30 to Dunolly 13 at three quarter time. The last quarter saw much better netball from the girls, although they weren’t able to make up that 3

rd quarter difference. Final

scores Natte 38 to Dunolly 20. Better players were Madi, Liv and Eliza. B Grade Dunolly v Natte Bealiba We started the game with nothing to lose and missing a goalie in Steph this week. Dunolly’s first quarter was definitely not the usual netball the girls play with Natte getting the better of us at both ends of the court. The defenders worked tirelessly to create turnovers, but we struggled getting the ball into the goalies. Despite this, when we did, the girls shot at 100% for the first quarter. The second quarter was much the same with the scores 23 to 7 at half time. After a breather and some encouraging words, the girls came out playing much

Senior Vote Count will be held at the Maryborough Golf Club on Friday the 8

th Sept 2017, 6pm start, $25

for a 2-course meal. Junior Vote Count will be held at the Dunolly Town Hall on Friday the 15th Sept, 6pm start, finger food and dessert provided.

better netball up the court and were not hesitating like they did in the first half. The last quarter was the best of the day, with all the girls playing for each other. Dunolly ended up winning the quarter and doubling Natte’s score but again couldn’t make up for the first half. Final scores were Natte 38 to Dunolly 22. Better players were Katie, Brookie and Lydia. SOCIAL REPORT

There has been more fuel thefts lately and a caravan was taken. These are opportunistic thefts – if you see any suspicious behaviour, please report it to the police. Drivers are reminded that the speed

limit in the school zone during the restricted hours is 40kph. The penalties for exceeding the speed limit are severe - large fines and loss of points. Be careful around schools

Dunolly Neighbourhood Watch

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Preliminary Final Dunolly 10-16 -76 defeated Maldon 9-16-70

One of the biggest crowds at Campbell’s Creek for many years saw Dunolly and Maldon turn on a thriller in the preliminary final. Dunolly, after trailing by 20 points at the last change, staged a brilliant recovery to snatch victory in the time-on period. 1

st Quarter It was evident soon after play started that the

short ground (three kicks from goal to goal) did not suit either side. The defences controlled the early play and it was some time before Dunolly broke through to score a single. J. Hickey scored Dunolly’s first goal from a snap. Maldon gave away far too many free kicks by manhandling. Loftus showed up well and combined well with Pendlebury and J. Baxter, but the latter’s kick was off target. Deason cleared a Maldon move and then Lacey chipped to score Dunolly’s second goal and Coleman quickly followed with another. Dunolly was attacking persistently but they couldn’t break Maldon’s defence. With J. Baxter on the ball, Maldon worked the ball forward through J. Lee and from a free, J. Richardson scored Maldon’s first goal and soon after a second. Richardson was doing well at full forward and he kicked Maldon’s third. 2

nd Quarter: Pendlebury, the tall Maldon ruckman, was

giving Dunolly a headache in the air and the ball was purposely being directed away from him. Richardson had 2 chances to goal for Maldon but he missed. Dunolly defenders Gordon and R. Howard, were playing well under constant pressure. For Maldon, Sharp (centre) and Lee (ruck) were prominent. Coleman got Dunolly’s fourth, but Loftus, giving Maldon a fine game on the wing, replied. Lanfranchi kept up the scoring rate up with a goal. 3

rd Quarter: Dunolly had chances early but only one goal

was scored by Coleman but that was answered by D. Lillie. Dunolly then kicked a string of points. Maldon hit back as J. Lee, Sharp and Baxter combined well with Beach kicking a goal. Further goals came from D. Lillie and J. Lee. Dunolly was worried and moved Coleman to CHF. 4

th Quarter: Maldon was holding Dunolly well and

appeared all set for victory with only about 8 minutes to play. Then the Dunolly skipper cleverly weaved his way clear and scored a fine goal from the boundary line. The ball was bounced and M. Watts found the brilliant Lacey for another goal and now only 8 points separated the teams. Coleman was swung into the ruck and he passed to Lacey which resulted in a single. Gordon kept Maldon out, delivered to Lacey, who passed to Deledio who goaled. J. Lee had a chance for Maldon but his kick fell short and R. Howard pulled down a brilliant mark in the pack to save. Play was quickly transferred through Coleman and Lacey and Deledio snapped full points from a scrimmage in front just before the final bell. After the final siren, Dunolly supporters swarmed onto the ground and carried Lacey shoulder high off the ground.

Dunolly -3. 4. 22, 5. 4. 34, 6. 11. 47, 10. 16. 76

Maldon -3. 3. 21, 5. 11. 41, 9. 13. 67, 9. 16. 70 Best: Lacey, R. Howard, Gordon, J. Deason, Coleman, G. Watts Goals: Lacey 3, Coleman 3, Deledio 2, J. Hickey, Lanfranchi

Dunolly Football Club Blast From The Past…

1958

Around school this week:

LITERACY / NUMERACY WEEK This week is Literacy and Numeracy Week across the state and to celebrate this we are holding a “Thinkers are Winners with Maths Games” night next Tuesday.

BUILDING WORKS We have two sets of work going on at the moment. The department is ensuring our building is fire safe and has replaced the screens on the windows and sealed gaps around the main building. This is our Shelter In Place building so in the event of a rapidly approaching fire, all students and staff would be moved into the main building. The second lot of work is part of the department’s ongoing maintenance program.

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Garden Club Visit This month’s Dunolly Garden Club outing took us to Clunes, where we had the opportunity to visit June and Tony Red-monds’ ‘At Studio 125’ Gallery. Despite its compact size, the gallery was a welcoming space, showcasing both the owners’ works in glass, weaving, jewellery, photography and more. Thanks were extended to June and Tony for open-ing especially for our visit and for their hospitality. From there, we ventured down the hill to the Clunes Neighbourhood House and then to the Community Garden, where we were given an informative guided tour by Anne, one of the volunteers. The garden has been open for some years and during that time, has had a rather eventful history. Members were able to wander to their hearts’ content, seeking out their own particular areas of interest; the chicken enclosure being one of the favourites. We were also invited to sample and take home some of the parsley and other herbs. Despite it being a very gloomy and cold day, we all enjoyed ourselves immensely, ending the day with afternoon tea in

the cosy Widow Twankey’s, before heading home.

Jenny Scott

Photos by Jenny Scott