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Volume 29
Issue 37
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Donation: 50c
Welcome Record Inc. A0013872F ABN 19 299 170 473
Published by community volunteers at the Dunolly Town Hall, 85 Broadway, Dunolly, Victoria 3472.
Phone: (03) 5468 1054. Email: [email protected]
www.dunollynews.org
Full story and more
photos pages 23 and
24. Photos this page,
Top - Under 15
football side,
Left under 13 netball
team,
Right A grade netball
team.
Well how do you like the look of our new colour paper?
This is the beginning of a new era for The Welcome
Record. It is something all our staff has been talking
about for years. To go colour! We, in the office, are
thrilled that it has finally happened. To keep us cost
effective and not increase the donation price, we are
only printing the front and back page in colour so you
will see some changes in the format. Unfortunately due
to an incompatibility with our current publishing
program, we are unable to select specific pages to be
printed in colour, and specific pages to be printed in
black and white. This has forced us, for the moment, to
grey out all pages that will not be printed in colour. This
means that when we download the paper onto the
internet, it will not be in full colour as it is currently, but
will appear exactly as the hard copy of the book – i.e.
colour front and back page, and all else in black and
white. We are searching for a publishing program that
meets our needs.
The new printer does so much more with the new
technology available in the world today. It does all the
collating and the folding by itself! So the paper will not
be folded and collated on a Thursday morning by the
wonderful people of this town who have done just that
for many years. Instead just one person, at the push of
a button, puts all in motion and the end result is a
beautifully folded booklet.
It has been decided to print the paper on a Thursday.
This will give the editorial team – Sue, Coral and Faye all of Wednesday to compile the paper; much needed
extra time which will eliminate a lot of stress. At the end
of their day they will set up the print cycle in Delay
Mode. On Thursday mornings our printers - Teresa,
Janet and Graeme - will work on a roster system to
finish the printing and help Jan with the distribution.
We have taken this step to make a better paper for this
town. It is your paper and we hope you are very proud
of it.
Are you all happy with the look of it? We would like to
get some feed-back.
Jean Richardson, President TWR.
L-R: Jean Richardson, President; Susan Anderson, Secretary and Co-editor; Coral Christensen, Co-editor
with new printer - the FX Docu-Centre
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8 October 2014
MARYBOROUGH
VETERINARY PRACTICE
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Maryborough 3465
MOBILE
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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
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Phone 5468 1054
TAKE A LEAP INTO SPRING
We have leapt forward into Spring, changing our clocks
for Daylight Saving (like it or not) now is the time to
also check your smoke detector and change the
batteries. Only a working smoke detector will save lives
alerting us when those unexpected emergencies occur.
A dirty exhaust fan, lint filled dryer fan or the occasional
use of wood stove or heater over the summer months
can be the source of a house fire. Even an unwatched
over-heating cooking utensil can spark a fire, it only
takes a moments inattention to create an immediate
problem but your smoke detector will be you first line of
defence. Check it now and put a 9 volt battery on your
shopping list.
Dunolly Neighbourhood Watch
NEW SCHOOL TERM
A new school term has begun and all drivers need to
be aware to obey the 40 km/hour surrounding our
primary school. Advance warning signs let you know
that you are approaching a school zone with reduced
speed limits. Be ready to slow down during school
times between 8.00am -9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm
and obey the Lolly-Pop person on duty for the school
children to cross the crossing. Obeying the speed limits
can mean the difference between serious injury or
death of a pedestrian if an accident occurs.
As a pedestrian be an example and encourage
everyone to use pedestrian crossings and use safety
rules when crossing the road of look right, look left then
look right again only crossing when safe to do so.
Dunolly Neighbourhood Watch
APOLOGY
In Council Notes by Bob Henderson an incorrect
measurement was stated as one hundred gallons.
The line should read
“The cost of water will be $4.00 per kilolitre
(TWO hundred gallons)
INDEX
Church News
Gig Guide
Important Dates
Cookery Corner
Crossword
Poetry & Puzzles
Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre
Loddon Shire Mayoral Column
Classifieds
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HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014
I am pleased to present a brief report on behalf of the
Dunolly District Hospital Auxiliary to review our
activities over the last twelve months and to indicate
our priorities for future work.
As our main brief is to contribute to improving the
amenities and environment for the residents and
clients of our campus, as prioritized by the local staff,
the Auxiliary has funded the renovation of the Planned
Activities Room and the installation of new, insulating
blinds. There is still some more work to be done here,
such as new pin boards, but some tradesmen require a
little more prompting than others to complete the task!
There is potential to gradually upgrade storage and
benches in line with the refurbishment plan prepared in
2013 by Ralph Chalmers and Owen Le Fevre. This
would introduce a coherent and consistent design
scheme that can be basis of further upgrades as funds
permit. I cannot emphasis enough the benefits of high
quality professional advice when tackling the
challenges of old buildings such as this, and this
campus has the good fortune of pro bono advice as
required. The Auxiliary is committed to helping to fund
new dining and lounge furniture in the dining room/
sitting room and has sought a quotation for new blinds
in that room. It should be remembered that Auxiliary
funds are available to supplement core funding, not to
replace it, and it has been reassuring to work with
senior staff in recent years who share this
understanding. Gifts for residents have been bought for
Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day and new doona
covers have been purchased to refresh residents’
beds.
Fundraising has come from raffles and donations from
individuals and community groups. Special thanks
must go to the Rheola Carnival Committee, following
this year’s bumper carnival, the Dunolly Bowls Club $400; the Currie Family via Vicki Frizell - $160; the
Newbridge CWA - $100; and the Dunolly Golf Club via
Jamie Polinelli - $150. Faye Nicholson and Barbara
Coupland are our inveterate raffle ticket spruikers and
we appreciate their dedication. Their chairs and card
table live in the boot of Faye’s car. The Auxiliary will
host the Car Boot Sale at the Uniting Church in
December, which we hope will be a great success just
before Christmas. Many Auxiliary members assisted at
the Rheola Carnival, whether it was washing dishes or
selling raffle tickets. The Carnival is an example of
many hands making light work, so there was time for
our members to also enjoy the treats and activities of
the day.
The Auxiliary is interested to support our community in
other ways that may bring long-term benefit and our
Nursing Scholarship and Encouragement Award at
Dunolly Primary School are two important examples.
Our scholarship last year was awarded to Sandi Harris
to assist her to complete her Certificate 1V in Massage
Therapy and a Diploma of Remedial Massage. This
year’s Scholarship has yet to be finalised, but we hope
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the Health Service has received some appropriate
applications that can be considered by the interview
panel.
Some discussion through the year about the importance
of preserving historical material led to the compilation of
documentation that was then given to Jean Anderson
and the MDHS Archives Committee. In addition, some
of the famous video material surrounding the Save the
Dunolly Hospital Campaign was transcribed to CD. We
thank Philip Ashton for his expertise in putting these on
disc. Further discussions have renewed some interest
in revisiting earlier proposals to build several
independent living units on the hospital site. This will
need further consultation with MDHS to evaluate the
need and feasibility of such a development. Another
matter that requires further consideration by the
Auxiliary is how we may contribute to the evolving
Cancer Care services now becoming available through
MDHS.
Another
significant
community
transition
was
acknowledged in November last year when the Auxiliary
hosted a community farewell afternoon tea and
presentation to Dr Peter Brady and Sue Brady for their
dedicated work in Dunolly for more than 30 years.
There was a great turn out in the Town Hall and a time
for many reminiscences – not least by Peter himself.
They are certainly enjoying their retirement. The
community is fortunate to have Dr Rauf Soomro to
continue the practice.
Finally, I wish to acknowledge the goodwill and good
spirits of my Auxiliary colleagues who all donate their
time and efforts to the fine tradition of practically and
financially supporting the Dunolly & District Hospital. In
addition to the continuing commitments of Rosemary
Mecredy [Secretary] and Trina Kay [Treasurer], we
have Valerie Andrews as Vice President, Joyce Vater
as Assistant Secretary and Faye Nicholson and Barbara
Coupland as committee members. I particularly wish to
acknowledge the leadership that Valerie Andrews has
provided the Auxiliary over many years. Valerie is
moving to Castlemaine but will generously continue as
a member of our Auxiliary. This year we have also
welcomed a new Auxiliary member, Tania Barcham and
would certainly welcome the involvement of other –
especially younger – members at any time. I also wish
to thank the staff of the Dunolly and District Hospital for
their dedicated and high quality care of all residents and
patients. The Auxiliary appreciates the regular updates
from senior staff and is impressed how staff
suggestions to improve the care and environment for
residents and patients is picked up and acted on by the
service. It all helps to give meaning and direction for the
work of the Auxiliary.
Fiona Lindsay, President
QUOTES
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to
test a man's character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln
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PEDALLING FOR BETTER HEALTH
Now that the football, netball and hockey seasons have
finished in the North-Central league, the thoughts of
Boort’s cycling fraternity can turn to plans for next
year’s Murray to Moyne ride.
The efforts of local riders have reaped handsome
rewards for Boort District Health over the past six years
they have been involved.
In that time, Boort’s Murray to Moyne team has raised
more than $150,000 for the Urgent Care Centre room
at the hospital.
Equipment purchased has included a blood analyser,
ultrasound, patient trolley, procedure lights, diagnostic
sets and an iPad with retina display.
The $21,000 received this year through the efforts of
the 17 riders and 12 support crew involved has gone
towards buying a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure
monitor.
Fundraising for next year got off to a flying start when
the gate takings for the launch of the 2014 Naturally
Loddon Festival at John and Sonia Piccoli’s Star
Spanner Sculpture Gardens last month yielded $1,276.
Sonia said she estimated the crowd at around 300
people, plus children.
“This was the first time we had supported the Murray to
Moyne riders in that way,” she said.
“We went to a fundraising dinner for the riders last year
and heard Dr Ashraf (Takla) speaking about the
equipment he needed for the hospital.
“We were pleased to help with the cause and we
certainly enjoyed the day.”
The 2015 Murray to Moyne relay event is planned for
28-29 March, with teams riding from Mildura, Swan Hill
or Echuca to Port Fairy under one of three options –
Night Riders, Day Timers and Sunday Striders.
Riders must be 14 years of age as at 6 April 2015 and
numbers are capped. Registrations open Monday 27
October at $90 per person, with the fee rising to $100
from 20 December.
For more information about Boort team’s plans, please
phone Kathy Velleley on 5451 5200.
Loddon Shire Media Release
DUNOLLY SOCIAL
CYCLISTS
Report of the inaugural gathering held
on 5 October 2014.
On a perfect Sunday afternoon a group
of 12 ranging in age from teenagers to
people in their late 70s enjoyed a leisurely 12km ride
finishing with a pleasant chat and coffee at Wright on
Broadway.
It was decided to hold an event approximately every
fortnight alternating between a Sunday and Monday.
The next ride will be on Monday 20 October. Further
details in the Welcome Record.
Thanks to all those who came and made the day
memorable.
Enquiries to Neville Roberts 5468 7295.
N Roberts, Organiser
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PLANNED BURNING BEGINS
IN CENTRAL VICTORIA
Central Victorians can expect to see smoke in the air
over the coming days as the Department of
Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and Parks
Victoria begin the spring planned burning program on
public land in the Murray Goldfields fire district.
DEPI Acting Murray Goldfields District Manager, Jon
Cuddy, said the planned burning program is part of an
integrated plan to reduce bushfire risk to people,
property and communities.
“Our crews are monitoring fuel conditions across the
district to take advantage of opportunities to burn as
they arise,” Mr Cuddy said.
“In the last four days, DEPI will conducted planned
burns near Inglewood, Stuart Mill, Bealiba, Tarnagulla,
Goldsborough, St Arnaud and Kingower.
“Weather is the biggest challenge for the planned
burning program, with the Bureau of Meteorology
working closely with DEPI and Parks Victoria.
“We carry out our burns when the fuel moisture and
weather conditions, such as humidity, temperature and
wind speed, are assessed as suitable.
“Every burn we do now means we are better prepared
for the coming fire season.”
To find out where and when burns are likely to happen
within ten (10) days, weather permitting, visit
www.depi.vic.gov.au/burnsmap,
call
the
Victorian
Bushfires Information Line on 1800 240 667 or
download the FireReady smart phone application to see
burns on a map.
Nearby residents and visitors may see or smell smoke
while the burns are carried out. Sometimes roads and
parks may need to close, road travel may be hazardous
due to low visibility from smoke and smoke can affect
some people’s health.
The Department of Health advises people experiencing
any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure to
seek medical advice or call “Nurse on Call” on 1300
606 024.
DEPI Media Release
TIMELESS
The old man sat, surrounded by the ceaseless,
echoing ticking of mechanical clocks. He was frail,
withered parchment propped up in the semblance of a
person. Funny, he thought, a clock is a device to
measure the passage of time but no matter how many
you possessed, time never seemed to pass any faster
despite the wealth of information. On the contrary, time
appeared to lengthen in some bizarre inverse
proportion.
He remembered when he was a boy, quite well …
Tousled hair, eyes of aquamarine clarity and sun
kissed skin. He fondled the pebble in his small hands,
intrigued by the multiple coloured striations and the
coarseness he could feel. Wind sighed through the
trees and wet sand clung to his toes. He arose from his
knees, shielded his eyes from the sun-flung reflection.
With a mighty heave, for one so young, he launched
the skipping-stone across the water. Splash after
splash, at regular intervals, into the distance.
Just like the ticking of a clock …
Martyn Barnett
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BENIGO THEATRE PROJECT
The combination of history, architecture and theatre
come together with the 1000 seat Ulumbarra Theatre
Project in the old Bendigo Gaol. The exciting
transformation will be completed by early 2015. I am
always fascinated with projects like this because of my
background in theatre and love of old buildings, and
also because I have been inside more prisons than
one would think advisable for a nice young lady! My
father was Governor for many years in different
gaols.
He was the Governor of the Bendigo Gaol
during the early 1980’s when the inmates included such
colourful characters as Lawless, Walker and Chopper
Read - but that’s another story.
Bendigo Gaol was decommissioned in 2006 and saw
many changes in its long history. My father encouraged
the inmates to perform in theatrical plays for the
general public to attend. This is most progressive for
the time. Governor Buckley obtained the rights to
perform a Tom Stoppard play, and I remember some
fine acting skills by the inmates. The proceeds were
given to the Mayor of Bendigo for Rotary and other
charities. The Bendigo Advertiser covered the story
with a critique of the play and a photo of Governor
Buckley with the actors.
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Here is a photo of dad at Bendigo Gaol having been
presented with an award. He is pictured with my little
sisters when they were schoolgirls at Girton
Grammar. Governor Buckley also allowed theatrical
shows in Pentridge. This photo of me with dad is from
our Pentridge production of “ Trial by Jury” when I
was a very youthful leading lady. The Age newspaper
covered it with a headline “Governor’s Daughter on
Trial”. Dad also sang with the Gilbert and Sullivan
Society. Ah, they were the days.
Now, of course, I am a member of the Dunolly Gilbert
and Sullivan Society Inc. and we have our
own
Dunolly Court House to perform Trial by
Jury.
We are so fortunate to have such splendid
venues for theatrical performances. It will be very
exciting to see the old Bendigo Gaol as the new
Ulumbarra Theatre. I’ll get tickets to the first show by
hook or by crook . Theatre, theatre everywhere. How
wonderful. As Shakespeare said “The play’s the
thing”.
Rachel Buckley
.
Governor Buckley after
being presented an
award at Bendigo Goal
with daughters Edwina
and Victoria
A SPRING FLING MUSICAL BON BON
An afternoon of musical delights
Featuring
Amie Brûlée and Tim Drylie
Accompanied by Graeme Burnham
Cabaret featuring Songs
of Love and Heartache
from Porter, Gershwin and Sondheim
Governor Buckley with daughter Rachel Buckley
at Pentridge Prison
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October
At 2pm
Donation $25.00
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Bookings Rachel 5468 1858
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Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
In 2011 the State Government introduced
legislation to amend the Public Holidays
Act 1993, to restore to regional Councils
the ability to make public holiday
arrangements for their local communities in lieu of
Melbourne Cup Day. Following consultation, the public
and businesses of Central Goldfields Shire Council
would appear satisfied with the public holiday being the
first Tuesday in November, accordingly, Council
resolved at its January 2014 Ordinary Council Meeting
to continue to observe the Melbourne Cup public
holiday for 2014.
Veterans’ Affairs Grants
The Victorian Government is committed to working with
and supporting local communities to commemorate the
centenary of the First World War (2014-2018), and to
create a lasting legacy for future generations.
Currently, through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs,
the government is encouraging Victorian ex-service
organisations, not-for-profit organisations, educational
institutions and local government authorities to apply
for the following grants;
 Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues
of Honour Grants Program,
 ANZAC Centenary Major Grants Program, and
 ANZAC Centenary Community Grants.
Brochures containing further details are available from
the Shire office, Nolan Street Maryborough.
Senior’s Week – Let’s Celebrate
Central Goldfields Shire Council will Celebrate Seniors
in October with the Senior’s Festival.
Activities are free and from Tuesday 7 October to
Sunday 12 October there is free travel on V/Line
Services. In Maryborough that includes free travel on
town buses.
A highlight of the festival is an Information Expo in the
Maryborough Town Hall on Wednesday 22 October
10:00am-12noon. There will be information provided
on services, with over 15 stalls with providers in
attendance to answer your questions and to provide
written information. Providers include Maryborough
District Health Service, Safety Link, Continence Aids,
Aztec Mobility Aids, Seniors Rights, Vision Australia,
Havilah and Carers Support.
Another highlight will be a LIVE THEATRE
PRODUCTION on Thursday 16 October at 1.00pm in
the Town Hall “Ada & Elsie” in “Whacko The Diddle
Oh.“ Bookings are essential. Please ring Merrin
Douglas on 5461 0649.
FREE MOVIE WEEK Starting on Monday 6 October.
For patrons’ convenience all screenings will take place
in ground floor rooms 1 & 2 at the Community Hub,
Station Domain. Sponsored by the Central Goldfields
Shire in association with the Maryborough District
Advertiser. Bookings are essential. For enquiries and
bookings contact Allen May 0408 396 844.
A full program of events is available at the Shire Office
and the Resource Centre.
“This Festival is part of the Victorian Senior’s
Festival, a state-wide Victorian Government
initiative”
CGSC Media Release
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GOLD WAY
Encouraging travellers to get off the highway and
explore the hidden treasures of the goldfields region is
the main aim of the newly launched Goldfields Way
Touring Route.
Late last week MP for Western Victoria, Simon
Ramsay, did just that when he visited Maryborough to
attend the launch of the new 150 kilometre touring
route.
The new Goldfields Way Touring route links the iconic
goldrush towns of Ballarat and Bendigo through the
villages of Creswick, Clunes, Talbot, Maryborough and
Dunolly.
The main aim is to encourage travellers to spend a bit
more time getting to know the Victorian Goldfields
region including its heritage streetscapes, B&Bs,
eateries and boutique businesses.
Those assembled at Maryborough’s iconic railway
station at last Thursday’s launch included tourism
marketing officers from Central Goldfields and Ballarat
and mayors from Hepburn and Central Goldfields
shires, all supporters of the concept.
They heard that $16,000 in state funding for the
concept has already gone toward installing large new
road signs marking the touring route with dedicated
touring maps also expected to be available soon.
The Victorian Goldfields Tourism Executive group is
also a main backer and Chairman Chris MeddowsTaylor attended the launch.
‘It is a more interesting and picturesque route, and will
really allow travellers to explore the character and
heritage of the Victorian Goldfields region as a whole,’
Mr Meddows-Taylor said.
‘Having the signs is a starting point. We’ve got a lot of
work to do but the potential is enormous. We do so well
in day visits but our challenge is to get more overnight
visits.’
Hepburn shire mayor Cr Don Henderson said many
visitors to his end of the new touring route are
particularly keen to explore the region’s cycling and
walking tracks and also to go gold fossicking and
explore the local gold heritage.
‘There’s gold in the towns if you like,’ Cr Henderson
said.
Central Goldfields mayor Barry Rinaldi said the idea for
the dedicated touring route had originated from Central
Goldfields shire planner Norm Cameron.
‘Norm suggested the idea of a touring route from
Ballarat through to Bendigo and a touring map,’ Cr
Rinaldi said.
‘Creswick and Clunes are really the sleepers and have
got the opportunity of being good advertising tools for
us.’
Courtesy The Maryborough Advertiser
8 October 2014
SAY GOODBYE
TO FLIES
Australia hosts around 200 species
of flies, with the major pest being
the common housefly and bush fly.
Both species begin to annoy us
more with the onset of warmer
weather
and
become
quite
bothersome if not kept under
control.
Houseflies stay close to houses and domestic animal
shelters, love to shelter indoors, and are most active
during the day. Bush flies are smaller, more annoying
and found just about everywhere in Australia,
especially on the inhabitants’ backs and faces.
Keeping these pests at bay can be extremely trying but
there are some natural remedies worth trying.
Many herbs help to deter flies, and can be grown in the
garden or pots close to entry doors and around patios,
verandas and outdoor entertainment areas.
Choose herbs such as lavender, sweet woodruff
(Asperula odorata), lemon verbena, star anise, tansy,
any of the mints, thyme, rosemary, bay, chamomile,
rue, elder, southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum) and
basil.
To keep flies, and specially blowflies, away from your
home and from breeding in your garbage bin, soak
strips of old sheets in a liquid repellent made by
dissolving 10 drops of citronella oil and three drops of
peppermint oil in a litre of water. Hang the soaked
strips inside the bin.
Check for other possible breeding areas, such as slow
compost heaps, damp bedding in dog kennels, chicken
pens and yards, rubbish piles, and leaking septic pipes
and outlets.
Ask neighbours to do likewise.
Other methods of control to try are:
1. Put a few cloves in small muslin bags and tie them to light
fittings to help keep flies away.
2. Hang bunches of lavender, tansy and mint tied together in
the kitchen, especially near doors and windows. Rubbing
windows and doors with a cloth soaked in either lavender
oil or water which has been used to boil onions is also
effective.
3. Burning eucalyptus oil in a ceramic simmering pot will
repel blowflies, as will other oils such as lavender,
citronella and peppermint. Simmering pots are available
from most gift and novelty shops and are designed to sit
on a dining table or lounge room coffee table.
4. Hang lengths of cotton ribbon or strips of paper, to which
has been added a drop of repellent oil, from the tops of
window and door frames. Suitable repellent oils are
lavender, citronella, peppermint, lemon grass, cinnamon,
thyme and basil.
5. For a personal body repellent to use when outdoors,
dissolve 10 drops of lavender oil in one teaspoon of
vodka or methylated spirits, and blend this mixture with
three-quarters-of-a-cup of water. Store in a tightly sealed
bottle and dab onto exposed skin, rubbing well in,
whenever needed.
Visit Alan Hayes on the net at www.itssonatural.com
Courtesy of The Maryborough Advertiser
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KENCON BUILDING
October is the most successful month for sowing seeds or
planting out the summer growing plants. The days are longer,
therefore more sunshine to warm up the soil. The main seed
crop of carrots, parsnips, beetroot, silver beet, celery, leeks
and radish, also some late sowing dwarf peas. They can be
very successful and ready to harvest near Christmas time.
Leeks are a handy standby if any gardener never got around
to planting out onion plants. Celery must be sown during the
good sowing months, as they will become very bitter when
cooked if left in the soil too long and slow growing if not in
good fertilised soil. Lettuce also needs to grow rapidly to be
fresh and not bitter when ready for eating. A small sowing of
dwarf beans can be sown this month. It is a risk to sow a large
crop yet, as there can be very heavy frosts this month, so
don’t waste space sowing a large crop yet. The space is much
better waived for later on when the risk of frosts are much
less. Butter beans do like the summer months to grow and to
produce a good crop. Potatoes can go in the soil this month
also. They take at least three weeks to emerge and if sown
too deep they take even longer. Deeper sown tubers take less
water as the soil is much cooler.
Now is the time to sow tomato seeds or planting out plants.
Seeds sown where they are to remain in the seed bed can be
covered over with a plastic bottle with the bottom cut out.
Place more than one seed in the same position, and when
they start to grow, just leave one healthy plant to each bottle.
Press the bottle firmly into the soil; it helps to keep slugs out
from eating young plants. It is also wise to treat the soil with
boiling water before sowing; as there could be some small
pest that gets locked in the cover.
Fruit Trees: Lemon trees can be
pruned this month, if they need to be.
Older lemon trees are better pruned
each year, they are inclined to
develop sick looking limbs, and dry
tips. Apricots do benefit from a copper
based spray; it helps to control black
spot on the fruit.
Happy Gardening, Alf
BRICKLAYING
HOUSES
PAVING
WOODFIRE OVENS
REPAIRS
ARCHWAYS
ALL TYPES OF BRICKWORK
ALL AREAS
CALL GREG: 0428
427 460
Extensions ~ Pergolas ~ Decks ~ Renovations
General House Maintenance
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Butch Kennedy (Owner)
107 Field St Maryborough 3465
Mob: 0428 741 052
Email: [email protected]
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UNITING CHURCH NEWS
DUNOLLY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
Invite you to worship God and welcome
you to their services:
Sunday 8 October 2014
St John’s Dunolly Anglican Parish Service
10.00am Morning Prayer – Pam Brodie
St David’s Bealiba Anglican Services
1st and 3rd Sundays monthly at 8.00am
Emu Anglican Services
2nd and 4th Sundays monthly at 11.30am
Catholic Services: Dunolly
2nd and 4th Sundays Mass at 8.30am
1st and 3rd Sunday Assembly at 8.30am
Bealiba
5th Sunday Mass at 8.30am
Tarnagulla
3rd Saturday Mass at 11.00am
Bealiba Uniting Church
2nd and 4th Sundays at 11.00am
Dunolly Uniting Church
9.30am Musical Celebration—Heiner Bauch
Laanecoorie Uniting Church
No Service
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK:
This is our God for whom we have waited; let us be
glad and rejoice in his Salvation.
Isaiah 25:V9
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This Saturday 11 October our Car Boot Sale in the
Church grounds will be hosted by the Primary School
mums. Please come along and support our school.
Our Op Shop will be open too. Our little market battles
along but does raise a lot of money for the many
organisations who care to host it. If you would like to
do this for your club or cause, go and see Mavis
McKenzie in the Op Shop on Tuesday. We might have
a month free for next year. The Op Shop is open every
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We have our summer
clothes on the racks now and much bric-a-brac to
browse through too.
Heiner will be conducting the service this week with
many of our well known hymns. It is always a lovely
heart-warming service.
Jean Richardson
CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST MARY’S MUSE
There is an exhibition of printing, painting and
sculpture at 428 Possum Gully Road in Adelaide Lead
from 1 November, called Angels and Icons. All are
invited.
The Parish Retreat is on Saturday 11 October at
Shepherds Road Bowenvale from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
Lunch is provided
The Synod of the Family is on over the next two
weeks. We are asked to pray for those taking part.
R Mecredy
‘You are tenderly loved by the One who created you.’
ST JOHN’S FELLOWSHIP NEWS
This coming Sunday at 10.00am we will be holding
Morning Prayer. We all participate in the service. All
welcome!
This week we will meet at Joyce Willmott’s house at
2.00pm, Tuesday 7 October. Much to discuss. All
welcome!
Thursday 18 October at 11.30am. A special time of
bible study and prayers in the Church Hall followed by
a light lunch. All welcome!
Please contact Trina Kay if you would like to join with
us and celebrate 145 years of St John’s Church in
Dunolly. The service will be held at 10.30am on
Sunday 30 November 2014. All welcome!
For any further information please contact Pam Brodie
on 5468 1183 or Trina Kay on 5468 1709.
Pam Brodie
WEEKLY GIG GUIDE
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 11
Nov 1
Nov 8
Nov 9
Nov 22
Nov 30
Dec 14
Justin Yap band at The Shamrock Bendigo.
The Crumpled Notes at The Elphinstone
Pub. 9.00pm.
Oozin Blues at The Boort Show. 6.00 -9.00pm
Oozin Blues at The Elphinstone Pub.
Wild Turkey at The Royal Hotel Dunolly
Oozin Blues at Maldon Blues Club.
Oozin Blues at The Shamrock Hotel
Bendigo.
Oozin Blues at St Andrews Hotel 3 till 6
Salty Dog Christmas party at
Maldon Blues Club.
For any Gig updates, please email:
[email protected]
Jan Stephenson
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Bealiba Playgroup meets every Wednesday from 10.00am-11.00am in the Primary School
Bealiba Progress Assoc. meetings, second Tuesday each month, 7.30pm, Bealiba Hall
Bealiba Hall Bingo, 1.30pm in the Hall, second Monday monthly
Community bus—Every Friday to Maryborough and back. Phone RTC 5468 1205
Dunolly Community Garden Wednesdays at Pre-school: NOTE 2.00pm AEST & 5.00pm Summer DLS
Dunolly CWA, first Wednesday of the month, RSL Hall, 1.30pm
Dunolly Day Support, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am—2.30pm. Phone 5468 2907
Dunolly Dist Aux. at the Hospital Day Room first Monday of the month at 10.00am
Dunolly Field and Game meeting, first Thursday each month 7.30pm, 147 Broadway
Dunolly Fire Brigade meeting, first Monday of each month at the Fire Station at 7.30pm
Dunolly Main Street Market, second Sunday monthly 8.00am—1.00pm
Dunolly Neighbourhood Watch meeting, third Wednesday monthly, 10.30am at the Bakery
Dunolly Supported Playgroup meets Wednesday, 9.30am—11.30am at the Dunolly Preschool
Dunolly & District Probus Club meeting, third Thursday monthly, 10.00am Senior Citizens Hall
Dunolly Museum meeting, 2.00pm, third Monday monthly, 75 Broadway, Dunolly
Dunolly St George Lodge, fourth Saturday monthly
Dunolly Town Hall/Court House Committee, fourth Tuesday monthly 3.30pm, Town Hall
Dunolly Traders meeting, first Tuesday monthly, 5.30pm in the Town Hall
Dunolly Unit of VicSES meet 6.30pm, third Tuesday monthly, training every other Tuesday, 7pm
Dunolly Uniting Church Messy Church, fourth Wednesday of the month 4.30pm-6.00pm
Eddington Golf Club Members Day, fourth Sunday of the month
Eddington Golf Club Ladies Day, 1.30pm every Wednesday
Eddington Miniature Steam Train rides, 1.00pm, fourth Sunday each month
Golden Triangle Archers every fourth Sunday of the month 10.00am behind Deledio Reserve
Mobile library every Thursday, 2.00pm—5.00pm outside the Dunolly Town Hall
Newbridge CWA meeting, third Tuesday monthly at 1.30pm, Newbridge Hall
Old Time Dancing, Mondays, 7.30pm, Anglican Hall, Barkly St Dunolly
RSL meeting, last Friday every month, 12.30pm in the RSL Hall, Dunolly
Senior Citizens carpet bowls, every Monday 1.30pm
Senior Citizens cards, every Tuesday 1.30pm
Senior Citizens luncheon, third Wednesday monthly, 12.30pm
Talbot Farmers Market, third Sunday monthly, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Tarnagulla Playgroup every Thursday, 10.30am to 12 noon, behind the Hall
Tarnagulla Action Group meeting, third Monday monthly, 7.30pm at the Community Centre
Welcome Record Committee meeting, 2.00pm second Monday monthly in the office
OCTOBER
Saturday 11
Several Garage Sales - see Classifieds for details
Saturday 11
Car Boot Sale - Uniting Church Grounds
Sunday 12
Dunolly Community Market - 8.00am to 2.00pm
Thursday 18
St John’s Fellowship Bible Study , Church Hall -11.30am
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Stallholders and market site enquiries
Contacts: Lisa Mercer 5468 1948 or Maureen Hamilton 5460 5034
Next market 9 November 2014
DUNOLLY – PHOENIX FITNESS
FUNCTIONAL GROUP & PERSONAL TRAINING
Monday:
Bootcamp – 60 mins. 5.30am
Mums & Toddlers 9.30am
Gentle Circuit/Beginners 60mins.
6.15pm
Tuesday:
Boxing – 45 mins. 5.30pm
Wednesday:
Bootcamp – 60 mins. 5.30am
Thursday:
Boxing – 45 mins. 5.30pm
Friday:
Bootcamp – 60 mins. 5.30am
$10.00 classes.
PT sessions available for additional cost.
Ph: Nicole 0467268576 email: [email protected]
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READING
Reading has been an important part of my life for as
long as I can remember. All my family were avid
readers and were regulars at the local library. On a cold
winter's night we all sat in front of the kitchen fire after
tea. The oven doors were opened and a piece of wood
put in there for two lucky pairs of feet. Two other people
put their feet up onto the side ledges of the stove top.
Being the youngest for quite a time I had to wriggle in
where I could and sit on the mat in front of the fire
where the light was weakest. It was all quiet as we read
contentedly. If I asked what a word was the answer
came back "What do you think it is? If it makes sense
then that is what it is." It seemed to work for me. One
year my sisters bought me a book for a Christmas
present and hid it in the spare room. Home alone one
day I found it and had finished it well before Christmas.
Then I had to read it again. During my final VCE year I
read War and Peace in between my other studies. It
was pretty good though the cast of characters was
complex. Now I usually read while Bob watches TV,
though he often does both now. I would never leave a
book unfinished. But recently something has changed. I
still enjoy a good read if a book catches my interest.
However I often return a book to the library after only
reading ten or so pages and finding my mind drifting to
more interesting topics like should I get up and clean
out the fridge. I do not know if this is a reflection on
many current authors, or whether age is robbing me of
my concentration. But I will continue to get books from
the library truck and hope for an unread Alexander
McCall Smith or a new Terry Pratchett.
Vicky Frizzell
DUNOLLY BOOKS
and COLLECTABLES
Opening times:
10.00am to 5.30pm daily
(Sundays 10.00am to 5.00pm)
Including:
Dunolly DVD Hire
Overnight and weekly hire
NEW RELEASES EACH WEEK
Telephone 5468 1623
68 Broadway, Dunolly
8 October 2014
SHOP NEWS
New in are some necklaces and bags. Thanks to Corry
for our new bunting and to Alby for the useful industrial
needle. Thanks also to Helen for the mirror to brighten
a dull corner. The Golden Triangle Treasures Craft
Shop is a not for profit initiative of the Dunolly and
District Neighbourhood Centre. It has been operating
for over seven years now which is good for the
members and the local community. Without the support
of its members in keeping the doors open it could not
have survived this long. Sometimes it is a stretch when
members are sick or away but others volunteer extra
time to help cover that, and their extra hours worked
are appreciated. If you think you would like an outlet for
your craft work and you live in the local area call in and
see us, we would be pleased to see you.
Vicky Frizzell
TONY EDWARDS
Painter & Decorator
Phone: 03 5469 7282
Mobile: 0429 697 282
No job too small
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TEN YEARS YOUNG
On 12 July 2004, residents from Clarendon House Aged Care
facility went on a brave new adventure – they moved from
their former home in Clarendon House Aged Care Unit into
the newly constructed and furnished Maryborough Nursing
Home.
The move was a significant change from the four or six bed
ward configuration of Clarendon House. The new Nursing
Home had individual rooms each with an ensuite. Residents
gained access to activity areas, lounge areas and dining
rooms. The new home also is equipped with quiet rooms,
hairdressing facilities and two enclosed gardens.
Preparation for the move was planned months in advance,
with both residents and their family members or carers
viewing the new facilities and having input into selecting
which rooms they would occupy.
Fran Pratt was Acting Nurse Manager at the time. ‘I
remember the increase in the size of the facility was daunting
at first. When it came time to move, we tied a particular colour
balloon on the end of each bed to make it easier to know
which of the four new wings it should go to – Nightingale,
Clarendon, Laidman or Simson,’ Fran said. ‘The beds came
down first with all the resident’s goods and chattels piled up
on them, then the resident with their family member followed.’
Fran also remembers, ‘Each resident was given a flower
when they arrived, a symbolic welcome.’
In a brilliant feat of logistics and execution, MDHS staff had
all the residents, together with their possessions, relocated
into their new rooms by 11.00am. The whole operation ran
like clockwork, without a mishap and was well ahead of
schedule.
Residents, their family members and staff celebrated with a
barbeque lunch, and later that evening christened their new
dining room with a treat of store bought Fish and Chips.
The nursing home was more formally and officially opened
later that year in October. The Minister for Aged Care of the
time, Gavin Jennings, officially opened the new 45 bed
residential aged care unit. The unit was part of a $22.8
million redevelopment which included capital works in other
parts of the service, the building of a new Ambulance station
on-site and the upgrade of aged care facilities in Avoca and
Dunolly. Minister Jennings was reported as saying 'that with
one in four people in Central Goldfields Shire expected to be
70 or older by the year 2021, the government’s aim was to
ensure older people can remain living in their local community
close to family and friends while receiving the best possible
care.'
Ten years later, residents and staff are celebrating with a
week of activities themed around the 10th anniversary, and
culminating in an afternoon tea on Friday 24 October.
‘Ten years is a worthy milestone to celebrate,’ says Nurse
Unit Manager Wendy Rogasch. ‘We are planning a week of
related activities for the residents. It will culminate in an event
that recognises some of the traditions and memories from the
time and perhaps will start some new ones. We still have staff
from the time, and hope others who have left will return and
join us to celebrate with afternoon tea.’
If you are a family member or carer of a resident of
Maryborough Nursing Home, or a staff member, we warmly
invite you to join us for Afternoon Tea.
Please contact Christine Jarrett on 5461 0341 or email:
[email protected]
We are seeking photos and memorabilia of the early history
of Clarendon House for display before the event and also
welcome photos and memorabilia brought along on the day.
MDHS Media Release
MARK’S PEST SERVICE
Mark Marson
SPECIALIZING IN SPIDER SPRAYS,
COCKROACHES, ANTS,
TERMITES & RODENTS
Servicing Maryborough & District
Ph: 0419 133 181
ADVERTISEMENT
Residents and Staff are planning a celebration of the 10 th Anniversary of Maryborough
Nursing Home. L to R : Adrian Carlos, Activity coordinator Julie Dellavedova, Mavis
Davies, David Stringer, Nurse Unit Manager Wendy Rogasch, Ward Clerk/Receptionist
Christine Jarrett and Elizabeth Richards are all looking forward to the event.
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RED CURRY CHICKEN
AND RICE PATTIES
Serves 4
Ingredients
500g lean chicken mince
1 tbsp red curry paste
2 tbsp chopped coriander
1 tsp sugar
1 cup cooked jasmine rice (from 1/3 cup raw)
1 cucumber, cut into wide thin strips, using a vegetable
peeler
1 carrot, cut into wide thin strips, using a vegetable
peeler
½ cup (40g) beansprouts, trimmed
¼ cup mint leaves
sweet & sour dressing
1tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
Method
1. Preheat oven to 220 degrees C. Line a baking tray
with baking paper.
2. Place chicken mince curry paste, chopped
coriander, sugar and half of rice in a food processor
and process until just combined. Stir in remaining
rice. Using wet hands, form mixture into 16 patties.
3. Place on prepared tray and lightly spray with cooking
oil spray. Bake for 10 minutes, turning once.
4. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, carrot, beansprouts
and mint in a bowl. To make dressing, combine rice
vinegar, fish sauce and lemon juice in a small jug.
Stir in sugar until dissolved.
5. Serve chicken and rice patties with salad.
Australian Good Food October 2008
8 October 2014
RING CHOCOLATE CAKE
Ingredients
3 tbsp melted butter or soft margarine
2 tbsp cocoa
1½ cups SR flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
½ tsp vanilla essence
Method
1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and beat for three
minutes
2. Pour into ring tin.
3. Bake at 180C for 35 minutes or until cooked.
4. For cup cakes, place above mixture into patty pans
and cook at 210C for 15 minutes or until cooked.
5. For vanilla flavoured cakes, omit cocoa and add
extra vanilla essence and two tablespoons of extra
flour.
Recipe Glenys Davey
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Personalised Service
EVERY BUDGET CATERED FOR
Monday—Saturday: 7.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 8.00am - 5.00pm
Peter and Shelley Davies
18 Drive In Court Maryborough 3465
www.evolutionkitchens.com.au
Telephone 5461 1000
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What’s going on at
THE DUNOLLY & DISTRICT
NEIGHBOURHOOD
CENTRE
Town Garage Sale
A huge thankyou to everybody that
attended the Dunolly Town Garage
Sale on Sat Oct 4th, small towns really need events to
get people into town to see how great small towns are,
special thanks to Karen from the Golden Grain Cafe
and her wonderful children Lachlan, Joshua & Jessica
who were great ambassadors handing out the maps
and for all the locals clearing out all their treasures and
putting reasonable prices on them so everyone could
afford a great day, Thank you also to the RTC for
printing all the maps for the day & The Welcome
Record for advertising the event.
D Sharps
Last week the ladies entertained at
the Avoca Senior Citizens Club
everybody had a lovely afternoon.
The D Sharps practise at St Johns Hall Mondays at
3.30pm. Any bookings or enquiries for the D Sharps
please call Shelly Di Base 54681817
Woodworkers
The Woodworking Club is always seeking new
members you are always welcome, just pop up to the
centre on a Tuesday morning about 9.00am and talk to
Mike about joining in.
Archery
Five willing volunteers gathered for an early start on the
extensions to the Golden Triangle Archery Clubhouse,
Mike informs me that the extension is nearly completed
and he will put the finishing touches to the clubhouse
when he returns from a well earned holiday to Canberra
DONT FORGET
Walking Club:
Monday at 9.00am Neighbourhood Centre Start
Woodworking:
Tuesday 9.00am-12.00pm Neighbourhood Centre
Craft Group:
Wednesdays Neighbourhood Centre
Old Time Dancing: 7.30pm St Johns Hall $2.00 session
Scrabble Club:
1.00pm Monday at Neighbourhood Centre
Archery:
Golden Triangle Archers
4th Sunday of the month $5.00 per session - $20.00 per
year.
Garden Club:
The last Monday in the month.
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Table Tennis
Now one day a week on a Wednesday.
9.00am RSL Hall Barkly St Dunolly
Want more information?
If you would like to know more about the centre, what
we do, where we are, call Lynda on the number below
or simply send an email.
Phone 54681511
email; [email protected]
COHORT
When she was little she knew she was brilliant. She
could anticipate problems and devise solutions well
before anyone else in her cohort. She couldn’t help
being clever, it required next to no effort on her part.
The puzzled and sometimes frazzled looks on her
companion’s faces were a constant reminder and she
sometimes wondered why they could not see what she
saw. She always knew where to find the sweetest
water, the tastiest food and best mineral-springs for skin
irritation.
But being exceptional was a danger to social cohesion.
It was best not to be noticed too much. She considered
this. One strategy would be to act like everyone else
and hide her talent. That track could only lead to
frustration and unhappiness.
No, she was smarter than that. Over time she
implemented small favours for her friends and let them
take the credit for anything that favoured the group. She
came to be associated with good luck. Gradually her
ranking and status soared and when someone retired
through illness or old-age she was the natural
replacement.
Finally, today, she was the leader, the Matriarch. She
rolled in the wallow, the wet mud soothing her
bothersome hide. She raised her trunk high, trumpeted
her authority. The herd would now listen her her!
Martyn Barnett
SARAH JAYNE
NATURAL THERAPIES
Animal Hair Testing – Non-Invasive Radionics
Procedure. Equine, Canine, Feline
Flower Essences – Ear Candling – Aromatherapy –
Meditation – Eastern Dance
Music Tuition
Bodhran – Whistle – Recorder –
Theory
Pendular Diagnostics
Please ring Sarah about any of these services on
0499 174 854
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CROSSWORD
Supplied courtesy : The Puzzle Wizard
Solution 36
SUDOKU 39
Solution to Sudoku is on page
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MISTS ABOVE OLD MT KORONG
CASTLEBAR
My love the valleys covered in
above the misty clouds
they pass above old Mount Korong
and filter down like shrouds.
Bidding good morrow to all our cares,
Riding along with a joyful heart,
Little we reck of the world’s affairs,
All that we ask is a decent start.
Though the jumps are big and the distance far
We will get to the finish on Castlebar.
The tree tops weep with misty rain
my love the day is drowning
of dull grey tints of beauty yet
Hills are dark and frowning.
My love the mist like a pall
above Korong’s smooth ledges
and see the silvery water falls
splash o’er the ridge and edges.
The sky above Korong is grey
the clouds are black and surly
and daylight hours speed away
night time come in early.
My love the rain will pass too soon
and leave Korong in sorrow
but then a golden sun will croon
the world is bright tomorrow.
Copyright Ken Peake 2004
1.
WORD PYRAMID
Solve the word pyramid - letters
___
____
_____
___ ___
2.
1.
2.
Little Blue Peter goes sailing by;
Little Blue Peter may stand or fall,
For his rider reckons no man can die
Till his day come round – so he chances all!
And away to the front where the good ones are
Go Little Blue Peter and Castlebar.
Bay and chestnut and brown and black,
I hear in the timber their hoof beats drum,
As a clear the fence on the Prospect track
I turn in the saddle and watch them come.
But the chestnut horse with the big white star,
Why isn’t he following Castlebar?
Dear little woman with eyes of blue,
With lissome figure and easy grace,
I turn in the saddle and long for you
As the field sweeps on at a rattling pace.
But I know that away on the heights afar
Your heart is following Castlebar.
Banjo Paterson, Selected Works
Copyright 1992
Not well (3)
Is it …. you seek? (4)
Film (with a lisp) (5)
Anvil export (6)
Unscramble the 18 letters to reveal:
Bracelets Fundraiser Youngster (3,5,6,4)
Solution to last edition’s puzzle:
YAC/SHIN/DYKES/BUCKLE
Dickens-Buckleys-Hay
SUDOKU Solution 38
Banjo Patterson
DUNOLLY RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE
Internet
Centrelink
Medicare
Banking
Photo copying
Printing
Laminating
Computer Training
V/Line Bookings
Dry Cleaning
Community Bus Shopping Run
Trading hours
Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.30pm
Information
Centre
Maps
Post cards
Tourist brochures
[email protected]
03 5468 1205
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Fire season approaches fast
Fire season is fast approaching and Loddon Shire
Council is urging residents to be prepared. The fire
danger period could be declared as early as midOctober after the dry-winter conditions around the
region. The official date is yet to be released, but
residents are urged to clean up properties and reduce
the fire risk.
The fire season restricts fire in the open air.
Weeds in the gun
Loddon Shire wants your input on the question of
roadside weeds and pest animals, in order to start a
process which, it is hoped, will identify the best ways for
Council and community to battle these menaces
together.
As an initial step, Council is keen to hear from residents
which weeds are of particular concern and how we can
best help landowners meet their legal obligations.
Some possible ways this could happen would be
through Council providing information on landowner
obligations under the Catchment and Land Protection
Act 1994, developing simpler processes for works within
road reserve permit applicants, working together on
control or identification programs or helping with
training, equipment or funding.
The feedback received through this initial consultation
phase will help Council shape its future approaches to
roadside weed and pest animal management around
the Shire.
At the same time, Council is keen to collate information
on problem weeds, both on roadsides and private
property. Residents are asked to report the location
and extent of such weeds by completing a “Weed
Notification” form, available from the Shire website.
For more on landowners’ legal responsibility for weed
control, plus a list of declared weeds in the North
Central Catchment area, go to www.depi.vic.gov.au
To speak with one of Council’s designated project
officers, please call Lauren Lloyd or David Fry on 5494
1200. For submission forms or weed notification forms,
go to www.loddon.vic.gov.au
In an associated, but separate, development, a new
Loddon Weed Control Committee convened by the
Loddon Plains Landcare Network has formed to develop
a collective approach to tackling weeds across all parts
of the Shire.
The committee will set strategic directions for targeting
weeds and provide a platform for careful planning when
it comes to weeds of high priority.
The weed committee brings together representatives
from the Loddon Plains Landcare Network, Loddon
Shire, North Central Catchment Management Authority,
Department of Environment and Primary Industries,
Parks Victoria, Conservation Volunteers Australia and
other local natural resource management organisations.
Council’s representative on the committee, Manager
Infrastructure Program Development David Fry, said
Loddon Shire had been given financial support by the
Department of Environment and Primary Industries to
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develop and implement its weed and pest animal
control planning.
“That work is under way, but Council has already
handed $10,000 to the Loddon Plains Landcare
Network to tackle some particular wheel cactus
infestations,” David said.
“In Loddon, wheel cactus is currently identified as our
number one priority, followed by rabbits and Paterson’s
Curse, however we are happy to consider the views of
landholders if they believe other weeds are also prolific
across the Shire.”
The committee is keen to work with landholders on their
options to control priority weeds. For more information,
contact Anthony Gallacher on 0447 095 501 or email
[email protected]
Road show a stimulus
Wedderburn played host on 7 October to a travelling
road show put on by Rural Councils Victoria, an
alliance of the state’s 38 country councils bent on
supporting and strengthening the voice of local
government.
Loddon Shire Council CEO John McLinden and I are
both members of the executive committee of the RCV
and I became Deputy Chair earlier this month. John
and I both attended the Wedderburn event.
The aim of the free workshop was to introduce
Councillors and Council staff to the latest RCV planning
tools, seek support for a mooted sustainability effort, to
share news of innovations and achievements and talk
about the planned Regional Victoria Living Expo 2015.
It was most relevant to Loddon in the areas of
economic development, tourism and community
development.
Keep this in mind
This is Mental Health Week in Victoria and Loddon
Healthy Minds Network has geared up for a special
effort to help the cause.
The national event is held each October to tie in with
World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October aimed
at promoting awareness about mental wellbeing.
The Network will host Sunshine Breakfasts at three
schools – Boort District School this Wednesday,
Wedderburn College on Friday and East Loddon P-12
on Tuesday next week 14 October.
Loddon Healthy Minds Network members will be
present on each of these occasions.
Wedderburn College plans to stage a presentation
entitled “Dare to be You”, while East Loddon is thinking
of running a Wheelbarrow Challenge Cup.
Network members would be pleased to come along to
any community event planned for later in the year if
there was an opportunity to further promote public
awareness of mental health issues. Please contact
Council’s Community Wellbeing department on 5437
7999.
Cr Gavan Holt
8 October 2014
THE WELCOME RECORD
FOUR GARAGE SALES IN DUNOLLY
Saturday 11 October - 8.00am onwards
137 Broadway
41 Tweeddale Street
42 Tweeddale Street
6 Bull Street
GARAGE SALE
Saturday 11 October - 8.00am onwards
1/57 Inkerman St Dunolly
Household goods, furniture, antiques, lots more.
All must go.
TOWN GARAGE SALE - EDDINGTON
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 October - 9.00am - 2.00pm
Household goods, bric-a-brac, plants, camping and
horse gear, toys, clothes, and so much more.
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Dunolly Community Market this Sunday 12 October
2014 8.00am to 2.00pm
Stall enquires to Maureen Hamilton 5460 5034 and Lisa
Mercer 0458 597 800.
Paul Hammond is the driver of courtesy bus.
Meeting at the Public Toilets in Woolworth Car Park
at 10.00am going to Rene Fox Gardens. Leaving
Dunolly at 12.00 pm arriving back at Maryborough.
2014 CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS SHIRE
GARDEN COMPETITION
Maryborough & District Garden Club invite all
gardeners to enter this free competition. Gardens of
any size welcome. Judging commences Monday 27
October. To enter fill in form before 17 October.
Forms available from: Visitor Information Centre at rear
of Resource Centre, Carramar Nursery, ASQ Garden &
Landscape, Crameri’s and the Shire Offices.
FOR SALE
Stock up on firewood. Still supplying during summer.
Redgum firewood, split - $90.00 per metre.
Ph: Chris 0439 550 950
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
MINI LOADER HIRE
Garden restoration and maintenance $20.00 per hour.
Also window cleaning $25.00 per hour.
Call Jude 5468 1084
Apologies for omission of phone number last week.
TWR Team
DUNOLLY CUT & COLOR
Clients please note that the salon will be closed from
26 September and re-open on Tuesday 14 October.
Thanks Julie
UNDERWEAR DONATION
ASCR is appealing to the public for donations of
underwear (NEW ONLY) for the Asylum Seekers.
These donations would be greatly appreciated.
Items being asked for are:
Men’s underpants
Women’s underpants
Women’s crop tops (bras)
The address to send your donations of underwear items
is: ASRC 214 -218 Nicholson St, Footscray Vic 3011
DFNC MINI LOTTO
Drawn : 4.10.14
2, 4, 6, 12,17
No winner but two entries were very close.
Jackpot $650. This week 5 numbers out of 16.
Good Luck
T Long
Goes where the big cats can’t
Post hole borer
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150, 450 & 300mm augers
Site Clearing and Trenching
Backhoe Attachment
4 in 1 Bucket
Phone Tom Fankhauser
03 5468 1660 0417 649 756
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8 October 2014
PENNANT TEAMS – DATE 11.10.14
PENNANT TEAMS – 14.10.14
Dunolly Blue versus Golf Blue at Golf
L Parker
M Davies
V Mortlock
C Dahl
H Freemantle
J McHugh
F Nielsen
M Webb
S Deason
J Cox
A Raven
N Stevens
Manager:
Marian Webb
Emergency: a male
Cars:
Alice Raven and Carole Dahl
Dunolly Gold versus Avoca at home
S Chaplin
L Whiley
J Morse
N Whitehead H Cooper
N Pike
K McKenzie M Mortlock
E Milley
M Shay
D Spitiri
K Stephens
Manager:
Jill Morse
Emergency: a male
Set up :
Jill Morse
RESULTS 7 OCTOBER 2014
Dunolly Blue defeated Carisbrook – 94 to 55
Dunolly gold were defeated by Talbot – 96 to 34
Congratulations to Loretta Parker for winning the over
60s singles.
RESULTS OF PENNANT MATCHES
PLAYED ON 4 OCTOBER 2014
Dunolly Blue(79)
P Mortlock(29)
G Dobbin(22)
R Pickering(28)
Dunolly Green(79)
K McKenzie(35)
A Britten(30)
S Whitehead(14) lost to
Dunolly Red(75)
A Deason(22)
R Weir(21) lost to
H Weir(32)
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Dunolly Gold(62)
T Long(22)
H Taylor(19)
P Freemantle(21).
Carisbrook(57)
R Clemson(16)
F Upson(16)
P Hooper(25).
Avoca Gold(60)
J Farnsworth(19),
G Orr(23),
F Shannon(18).
On Sunday 5 October the Maldon and District
Community Bank sponsored the Invitation Triples
played at Dunolly. Fourteen teams played four games of
12 ends.
The winner with three wins and a draw on 98 points was
A Brumby from Maryborough Highland. Runner Up with
three wins on 88 points and 17 shots up, M Greenwood
from Talbot.
Third on three wins on 88 points and 14 shots up,
P Hooper from Carisbrook. The consolation prize was
won by L Mulvey from Highland with 12 shots up in the
last game.
A Larpent DBC
Dunolly Blue versus MHS Red at Highland
G Dobbin
R Pickering
P Mortlock
T Galofaro
C Williams
D Mortlock
J McHugh
G Davies
J Smith
B Cann
K Howard
S Rodgers
Manager: C Williams
Cars Skips Leave Club 12.30pm
Dunolly Gold versus Golf Blue at Golf
P Freemantle
H Taylor
T Long
L Thomas
B Lanfranchi
A Weir
C Dahl
J Lillico
B Mortlock
A Larpent
D Price
V Mortlock
Manager: A Larpent
Cars Skips Leave Club 12.30pm
Dunolly Greens versus MHS Black at Dunolly
K McKenzie
A Britten
S Whitehead
K Mottram
G Ray
P Chase
M Webb
S Howard
C Lawson
D Coe
S Shay
J Haigh
Manager: K McKenzie
Dunolly Reds versus MHS Green at Dunolly
A Deason
J Morse
H Freemantle
L Whiley
S Deason
K Neilsen
J Cox
G Cain
J Christie
E Weir
D Conlin
F Dunieville
Manager: R Weir
8 October 2014
THE WELCOME RECORD
SENIOR VOTE COUNT
The Maryborough Golf Club kindly hosted the Dunolly
Football Netball Club’s recent senior vote count an
presentation night. It was a chance to sit back, relax
and reflect on the season that was for the fantastic
crowd in attendance. Families, friends and supporters
were treated to several close counts during the night
with close counts observed in the C and B Grade
netball and Senior football.
This year the club was honoured to name the reserves
senior football best and fairest trophy after the
honourable Peter Coombes. Peter was a great asset
to the DFNC; his friendly face was often seen around
the club and he was always happy to carry out weekly
chores and, most importantly, with a smile on his face.
The club is very proud to have this award named after
such a fantastic person and was very thankful that
Colleen Coombes was able to attend the night and
present Peter’s trophy to the Reserves Best and
Fairest winner. Peter’s award will now become a
perpetual trophy alongside the club’s senior football
best and fairest award which is named after past
player, coach and club legend, Arthur Lacey.
Thanks to everyone involved for a great evening. A
special thanks to Katie Lovel and Wayne ‘Woosa’
Lanfranchi for counting votes, putting together power
point slides and ordering trophies. Thank you also to
the Maryborough Golf Club who has been our major
sponsor for the last five consecutive seasons and
hosting our club senior vote count for each of these
years. Lastly, a huge thank you to those individuals
and/or businesses that generously sponsored a
trophy. Your kindness was very much appreciated.
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C Grade netball
Best & fairest Billie Goodwin
Runner up Shandelle McMahon
Most improved - Catherine Gidley
Coaches awards Jen Straughair
B Grade netball
Best & fairest
Ashlen Gloury
Runner up
Brooke Deason
Most determined Jess Jennings
Coaches awards Judy Gibbs
A Grade netball
Best & fairest
Ashlee Lierich
Runner up
Melanie Rose
Coaches award
Brooke Bellenger
Most Determined Serena Lafranchi
Milestone netball games
200 Games
Katie Lovel
150 Games
Judy Gibbs, Ashlee Lierich,
Ashlen Gloury & Nicole Liddicoat
100 Games
Brooke Deason, Sophie McQuienn &
Kellie McKenzie
Reserve football
Peter Coombes Best & fairest Corey Collins
Trophy kindly sponsored by The Coombes Family
Runner up
Bradley McHugh
Coaches awards Rod Resguan
Most Consistent Justin Penny
Senior football
Arthur Lacey Best & fairest
Jay Pitto
Runner up
Jamie Townsend
Coaches awards
Joey Thompson
Most consistent
Grant Raven
Leading Goal Kicker
Jesse Olsen
Brooke Deeson
B Grade Netball Team
C Grade Netball Team
B Grade Winners
C Grade Winners
Senior Football Winners
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8 October 2014
Left - Under 17
winners,
Right - Under 13
winners,
Below - Under
12 football side
JUNIOR VOTE COUNT
The Dunolly Football Netball Club recently celebrated
the season that was for all junior grades of football and
netball. Families, friends and supporters were treated to
several close counts during the night with the below
recipients receiving trophies.
Thanks to everyone
involved for a great evening, special thanks to Katie
Lovel and Wayne ‘Woosa’ Lanfranchi for counting votes,
putting together power point slides and ordering
trophies. A huge thank you to those who sponsored a
trophy. Your generosity was very much appreciated.
U13 Netball
Best & fairest:
Briella Gibbs,
Trophy kindly sponsored by The Welcome Record
Runner up:
Caitlyn Ray
Most improved:
Holly Riley
Coaches awards: Hugo Damjanovski
U17 Netball
Best & fairest:
Maddie Hall,
Trophy kindly sponsored by Darren and Leanne Ray
Runner up:
Steph Gidley
Most determined: Charlee Gidley
Trophy kindly sponsored by Georgie Hall
Coaches awards: Stephanie Fankhauser
U15 Football
Best & fairest:
Daniel Christensen
Trophy kindly sponsored by The Welcome Record
Runner up:
Jackson Lanfranchi
Coaches awards: Josh Neilson
Most Consistent: Bailey Goodwin
The Peter Coombes ‘Make a Difference’ Award
was awarded to Rod Stratford.
The trophy was kindly donated by Colleen Coombes.
U12 Football
Best & fairest:
Samuel Spink
Trophy sponsored by The Welcome Record
Runner up:
Thomas Jago
Most improved:
Thomas Jago,
Trophy sponsored by Marie & Lyn Lovel
Coaches awards: Lachlan Hall
Most consistent: Alex Lovel
Trophy sponsored by Keith & Elaine
Most determined: Aaron Gidley
All under 12 footballers received medallions which
were kindly donated by Georgie Hall.
It was a great season for our junior players this year
which of course couldn’t have gone ahead without our
fantastic volunteers. So if you, or someone you know,
would be interested in assisting in junior sport at the
Dunolly FNC in any shape or form during the 2015
season, including but not limited to, junior
development, administration, results recording, time
keeping, scoring etc., then please contact Brooke
Deason (current Club Secretary) on: 0438 074 835.
Brooke Deason