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The Welcome Record The Dunolly and District Community News

The Dunolly Library has found a new home. From Tuesday, 28 February, library services can be accessed from the St John’s Hall, and this will serve as the location until a permanent home can be established. The operating hours will be Tuesday, 10am – 1pm and Thursday, 1.30pm-4.30pm.

Can I use my Bendigo Library card at the new library? Everyone will need a new library card, which the library will give you on your first visit so you can start borrowing immediately.

How long can I borrow items? Books and Audio Books – 4 weeks DVDs, CDs & magazines – 2 weeks

As long as there are no prior reserves on the items they can be renewed twice more.

Can I order books? Yes. We are part of the SWIFT system and items can be ordered easily.

How much do the SWIFT loans cost? SWIFT loans are free. There are 20 library organisations (111 individual libraries) that make up SWIFT, so you can use your library card at any of these libraries.

How long do reserved items take to arrive? As long as the item is available, generally no more than a week. If the item is already out, this may take a little longer. You can be updated on its status by going online or speaking to our staff.

Can I order items online? Yes. The entire SWIFT catalogue is online, and you can reserve up to 30 items at any given time. The staff are available to answer any further questions and to take you through the catalogue and online services. For any queries about the library service please contact Maree Stephenson, Library Services Manager, P: 5461 1950, E: [email protected]

Goldfield Shire Press Release

Temporary home for the Dunolly Library

Bob Henderson & Maree Stephenson in the temporary library

Volume 32 Issue 7 THE WELCOME RECORD 1 March 2017

INDEX

Rosie’s Ramble Page 2 Dunolly Primary School Page 5 Neighbourhood Centre Page 7 Church Page Page 9 Tailing Page 10 Important Dates Page 14 Crossword Page 15 Central Goldfields News Page 17 Loddon Shire Mayoral Column Page 17 Classifieds Page 18 Cookery Corner Page 22 Sports Page 19

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ROSIE’S RAMBLE

The Donald is picking and choosing his media outlets - - - Bad! Rural comment of the week from an Edenhope farmer “When you have swan’s nests in your oat crop, it is not good.” He has decided not to crop swamps again – even if they are dry due to lack of rain. From the Maryborough Addie – caption under picture of a young cricketer falling to stop a ball – “Mitchell McClure fell just short of a maiden half century.” Was someone being funny? Big news – the Broadway giraffe has a little one. Is it a baby giraffe, a calf or a foal or something else? The magpies were having a lovely time playing under the sprinkler the other day – preening and washing. Later there was a sudden really heavy shower of rain and they had another play in the water. I was watching a mud wasp building an adobe nursery on the window sill last week. It was coming in at half and one minutes intervals with a pea sized ball of mud, adding it to the nest, smoothing it out carefully and buzzing off again. They make the inside of the nest really smooth and then make ridges all over the outside. Fascinating! I have found the least messy way of removing the nest from the brick-work is with a hammer and chisel. Have to be a bit careful of your fingers though. Thanks to Charlie for the Mopoke clarification. It is good to get feedback.

Rosie

I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible more as they get older – then it dawned on me – they are cramming for their final exam.

George Carlin, Comedian

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Coffee for a quote at Dunolly Community Bank

Fancy a free cuppa? The Maldon & District Community Bank’s (Bendigo Bank) Dunolly Branch will shout you a coffee, tea or hot chocolate at the Dunolly Bakery when you get your insurance reviewed at our special insurance day on Wednesday 22 March 2017 from 10 am – 2pm. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can discuss all your insurance needs. They can provide a comparison and no obligation quote for any or all of your insurance needs including home and contents, landlord, car, rural, caravan, motorcycle or boat, business, health, travel and valuables. “Pop in and see us – it’s simple. And who wouldn’t want to save money on insurance? Make an appointment and bring along your existing policies and we’ll do a comparison quote to work out the right price and products for you,” said Melanie from the Dunolly branch. “If you can’t come along on the 22 March, call and make an appointment for another time. We’re happy to help you with your insurance needs at any time.” “We have great policies that are really competitive; and the best thing is that part of every dollar of your policy premium goes back into the community, to support local projects and events,” Melanie said. To book an appointment or to find out more about insurance and our insurance day, drop into the Dunolly bank branch (Monday-Friday 10 am - 2pm), or call 5468 1596 or 5475 1747 or email [email protected]

Bealiba CWA Update We’re back! And looking forward to a busy, productive and happy year. Our year got off to a great start at the East Wimmera AGM with Maureen Wright’s Secretary’s Report winning the Book of Honour award for 2016. Well done, Maureen and many thanks to you; and Pam Brightwell and Betty Lovel for representing the branch at the autumn confer-ence in Marnoo. Currently, quite a few members are busy making baskets and we look forward to seeing the finished products. Craft Convenor, Pam, says poppies are needed for a display at Umina and each branch has been asked to donate 30. Fortunately, we have a lot of good knitters so I don’t imagine this will be too big an ask. International Secretary, Jenny Lovel introduced us to our new country of study, Denmark – one of the oldest monarchies in the world. The choice of a European country should have International Officers breathing a sigh of relief, in that it will be less of a challenge in finding a guest speaker. Jenny also commented on the huge sum (£258,000) that had been raised from Pennies for Friendship. It reminds me of the saying ‘from small things, big things grow’. Certainly, Pennies have funded many worthwhile projects in developing economies. It has become somewhat of a tradition to have our February meeting in the morning, followed by a shared lunch - a lovely way to start the year and for us to catch up on what everyone has been doing in the intervening weeks. Dates for the Diary Tuesday, 7

March Craft at St. Arnaud 10am – poppies –

either knitted or crocheted Thursday, 16

March – Craft at 10.30am followed by Meet-

ing at 1pm Tuesday 21

March Group Craft Day, St. Arnaud at 10am

Competition Winners for February Single Bloom, First Jan Murphy. Second, Shirley Coburn Multiple Bloom, First Geraldine Delgado. Second, Shirley Coburn Decorated pair of Thongs, First Pam Brightwell. Second, Jan Murphy Competition for March, an Easter egg – any medium. Heather Davis



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Entries now open for Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize

In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2017, Labor MP Jaala Pulford today encouraged students across Western Victoria to submit entries to the 2017-18 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. The Prize is open to students in Year 9 and Year 10 in 2017 at all secondary schools in Western Victoria. Ms Pulford said the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize is an outstanding opportunity for young people to learn and appreciate the service and sacrifices of our veteran’s community. Twenty two recipients from across Victoria will be selected to travel on an overseas study tour during the Term 1 school holidays in 2018 to visit key sites in Australia’s wartime history; and 20 regional finalists will participate in a study tour of significant sites in Canberra, including the Australian War Memorial, in the Term 2 school holidays in 2018. This year, students have the opportunity to select from one of three topics: Topic 1: "All war is a symptom of man's failure as a thinking animal" comment/respond to John Steinbeck's view of war. Topic 2: What impact did WWI or WWII or the Vietnam War have on Australian Society? (students to select one of these conflicts) Topic 3: What does the "Anzac spirit" mean today in a diverse and multicultural Australia? Ms Pulford said the Spirit of Anzac Award is a great chance students and future leaders to experience for

themselves the decisive moments in our nation’s history. “The Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize is a unique opportunity for our students to learn about a time in our history that shaped our nation,” Ms Pulford said. “We want all Victorian students to cherish the legacy of our ANZACs, because it’s our duty to preserve their memories,” she said. Ms Pulford said secondary school teachers are also wel-come to apply to be chaperones on the study tours. Applications close on Monday 2 October 2017. Further details about the Prize and how to apply are available at www.dpc.vic.gov.au/soap.

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Around school this week : Excitement is building for the Year 5/6 camp to Melbourne next week. Miss Holding has done a fantastic job organising a great experience for the students and they are well-prepared. Please ensure your child’s clothing is named. Reminder – please be at school by 7.30am. We can’t wait for late-comers as we are meeting a connecting train at Castlemaine. Senior students have attended the Cluster Aquatic day today. While this is a fun day for the students, they are engaging in vital life saving experiences, an example is the simulated dam bank. It is always a critical component of our swimming program. We have excess tables and chairs in the bike shed. Parents are welcome to come and take any they can use. We had a lovely visit from Cat and Desley from the Dunolly Preschool on Monday and they had a great time catching up with this year’s preps and seeing them settled in at school. Teachers welcome the time to catch up with parents regarding any concerns or questions you may have. We would prefer if you could please make a time with teachers AFTER school-time to do so. The mornings are very busy and staff want to ensure they can give you the

time you require.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK – February 17th

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK – February 10th

It’s Back - Morning Munch Breakfast

To kick start the Morning Munch Breakfast Program we are hosting a ‘Welcome Back to School’ breakfast on Tuesday March 7

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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Prep/1 – Jayden Soulsby

Year 1/2 – Charlotte Liddicoat Year 3/4 – Cooper Polinelli Year 5/6 – Annie Harman

Principal’s Award – Shelby Borda Artist of the Week – to be announced

ON TIME, HERE AND HAPPY ! It is proven that students are much more settled and able to focus on their learning when they arrive at school in time to unpack their bag and connect with their peers before the bell goes. It is very disrup-tive to the class when students are late and often caus-es great anxiety for them as they are unsure of what they need to be doing. To promote the students being here ON TIME, HERE AND HAPPY, Mrs Lovel will put the names of all stu-dents who are here on time for the week in to the draw for 1 of 10 icy poles drawn at assembly on Friday start-ing next week.

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Don’t jump the gun ahead of duck and quail seasons

A major compliance operation targeting illegal quail and duck hunting in Victoria’s North West was conducted over the weekend to ensure people were not hunting outside the prescribed open seasons. The Game Management Authority (GMA) and Victoria Police conducted the operation, focusing on key hunting locations around Quambatook, Wycheproof, Charlton and Boort. GMA Chief Executive Officer Greg Hyams said Victoria Police and GMA officers worked together to patrol the area and set up road blocks in strategic locations to catch any suspected illegal hunters. “Twenty-six vehicles were stopped. The occupants of a further six vehicles were spoken to and a number vehicles were searched”, My Hyams said. “In total, over eighty people were spoken to over the two days, including several groups of hunters who were scouting for good hunting locations for when the quail and duck seasons open.” It was pleasing that no hunting offences were detected, however, a small number of vehicle registration and traffic offences are being investigated by Victoria Police. “The 2017 duck season will commence on 18 March 2017 and close on 12 June 2017. The 2017 Stubble Quail season opens on Saturday 1 April and closes on Friday 30 June 2017.” “These closed seasons apply to all public and private land and are in place to ensure that hunting remains sustaina-ble and that game species are not hunted during breed-ing, moulting or other periods of vulnerability.” Mr Hyams said hunting out of the prescribed season is illegal and will not be tolerated. “Illegal hunting and irresponsible behaviour damages the reputation of all who participate in hunting, can put people and wildlife at risk and is detrimental to the sustainability of Victoria’s game resources.” “Hunters are generally a law-abiding group. Unfortunately there are some who choose to do the wrong thing, making patrols such as these necessary.”

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Dunolly Sewing Mornings Kimberley Barnham held her first sewing morning at the Neighbourhood House old Scout Hall on Sunday morning. The atmosphere was very jolly with a gaggle of girls and their quilting and sewing machines. The Dunolly Gilbert & Sullivan Society is unashamedly working on our costumes for the next festival to be held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Kimberley and Kim McDonald had some wonderful designs and samples for our show. Kim has made lovely crowns for the fairies. We worked on our own projects as well. I had a lesson on how to thread up my machine and had help to replace the stretched elastic waist band on my white slacks. Why do my trousers, I hear you ask? Last week I stood to do the reading at St John’s Church and walking down the aisle, my pants fell down. Well, that’s not a good look in church is it? We all had a good laugh about it , but it would have been embarrassing if it had been a solemn service. Now I can behave with decorum thanks to the sewing ladies. Come and join us, it’s great fun. By the way, did you know that a sewing or spinning group of ladies is called a Gossip? A gossip of girls, that’s us ! Rachel Buckley

The Hub (The fully restored Scout Hall corner of Thomson and Alice Sts.) There is so much happening at the Hub in 2017. In February there was lino cut printing which will continue into March., In April there is The Tiny Towns Art Trail displaying local artist’s work. We also have a fantastic Indigenous Art Exhibition coming up, May sees you doing mosaics and spinning. Spinning continues in June. In July we have dyeing. August is time for Words In Win-ter and weaving, September is Colour techniques with painting. In October we will stage a Craft Show @ the Hub and have decoupage classes. October is also the month for The Art Show and, finishing off in November, we have our Decorate Dunolly workshops. All these workshops and classes must be booked in advance and spaces are limited, so if you are interested in any of the above, ring the Neighbourhood Centre on 54681511 or email [email protected]

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Stephanie Alexander to Lead the Gold-fields Libraries Autumn Program

Goldfields Libraries is thrilled to welcome renowned cook, restaurateur and food writer Stephanie Alexander to speak as a highlight in the new Autumn program. Many other exciting events are also set to take place through-out the season, with something on offer for all age groups. International Women’s Day will be celebrated with presentations from local authors Brenda Stevens-Chambers and Ian Braybrook, plus an empowering talk from motivational speaker Carolyne Taplin. Cultural Diversity Week will see people from all back-grounds work together in the 'Many Songs One Heart' workshops to create a unique art installation. There will also an introductory session to learn Arabic and an ener-getic Bollywood dancing demonstration! “National Simultaneous Storytime activities are always a hit, with storytime sessions and story theatre celebrating The Cow Tripped Over the Moon, a favourite picture book by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood,” said Tammy Higgs, Goldfields Library Corporation Programs and Events Coordinator. “Our adult technology and digital literacy program is always growing with new ideas, this season people can sign up to learn how to search Google more effectively, how to organise their photos both physically and online, and how to use our eLibrary effectively, including eBooks and audio books,” says Ms Higgs. The April school holiday program promises to "gross out" the kids, with quirky science and craft activities, story the-atre, crazy hair salon and a performance by The Itchy Scabs kids punk rock band. Philosophy in the Library and author presentations will also be big in Autumn, with a range of guest speakers including Anne Blainey – the wife of Professor Geoffrey Blainey, Lauren Mitchell, Amy Doak, Libby Angel and Michael Smith to name a few. For those into history, Bendigo Library will celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival during May with a number of expert sessions focusing on women and children. Most events are free and many require bookings. For more information, visit: www.goldfieldslibraries.com

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St John’s Church News World Day of Prayer will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 7.30pm Friday 3 March. Trina and Dos attended the AGM in Maryborough last Thursday evening. ‘Be kind to someone out of the blue. It’s nice for them and also you.’ Trina Kay

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK

Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a verse said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him!

Matthew 17: 5

Uniting Church News Pastor Joan Hall will lead worship again on Sunday which will be followed by the annual Parish meeting. Council members and elders for the next twelve months will also be elected at this meeting. The op-shop is still full of bargains and the monthly Car boot sale will be held in the Church grounds on March 11

Jim McKenzie

Dunolly Christian Churches Invite you to worship God and welcome you to their services: Thursday 2 and Sunday 5 March

Anglican Church Services: St John’s Dunolly Anglican Parish Service Thursday 2 March, 10am Eucharist with Father Malcolm Thursday 9 March, 10am Morning Prayer with Trina Kay St David’s Bealiba Anglican Services 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly at 8am Emu Anglican Services 2nd and 4th Sundays monthly at 11.30am

Catholic Church Services:

Dunolly, St. Mary’s Assembly at 8.30am Bealiba St. Patrick’s 5th Sunday, Mass at 8.30am Tarnagulla St. Francis Xavier’s Saturday 18 February 11am

Uniting Church Services: Dunolly Uniting Church Church Service Bealiba Uniting Church 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11am Laanecoorie Uniting Church No Service

Catholic Church St Mary’s Muse The Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion boxes are at the back of the Church. Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. There is Mass at St. Augustine’s Church at 9.30am on that day. The World Day of Prayer gathering is at St. Mary’s Dunolly on Friday 3 March. All will be welcome at this Ecumenical service. The host country is the Philippines, and our speaker is Quin. Assembly at St. Mary’s on Sunday 5 March at 8.30am

R. Mecredy


Tailings Newsletter of the Goldfields Historical and Arts Society Inc. No.A9641 Museum 75 Broadway Dunolly, John Tully editor No. 615 Feb 2017

BEFORE CAPTAIN COOK Prior to Captain Cook, numerous Europeans visited Australia. These were near-ly all Dutch. With the exception of only a few, most are left out of history books. It is surprising to learn that Queensland, was discovered a few weeks before Western Australia. Also that there were more ships in the 1600s than from 1700-1770. Besides the Europeans there were various waves of Aborigines. There are also unconfirmed visits to Australia by Greeks, Egyptians, Phonecians, Romans, Arabians, Africans, Chinese and Portuguese. On the confirmed side are people from New Guinea to the Torres Strait Islands and the Macassan fishermen from Indonesia who, from the 1700s, regularly came to parts of Northern Australia collecting trepang. They also married Aborigines and took some back to Indonesia. So what is significant about Captain Cook? He was the first recorded European to see both Victoria and New South Wales, the last state to be discovered. He also claimed the land for Great Britain, not all Australia, as is often supposed, but only the eastern coast, bays and islands. At the time, Tasmania was believed to be connected to the mainland. Cook knew Tasman had already discovered it, so he left that part for the Dutch and only claimed north of 39

o latitude. If Cook’s claim is applied then Wilsons Promontory and all islands south of 39

o should be part of

Tasmania. Date Name Ship State 1606 Willem Jansz, Duyfken – Qld, NT & WA – Dutch, first proven European sighting of Australia 1606 Luis Vaz de Torres – Qld – first Spanish 1616 Dirk Hartog, Eendracht – WA – first to land 1617 Haevick van Hillegom, Zeewolf – WA 1618 Lenaert Jacobssoon, Mauritius – WA & NT 1619 Frederick de Houtman, Dordrecht - WA 1620 Humphrey Fitzherbert, Royal Exchange – WA – first British 1622 Messel Gerritsz, Leeuwin – WA 1622 Van Rosenberg, Wapen van Hoorn - WA 1622 John Brooke, HMS Trial – WA 1623 Jan Carstensz, Pera & Arnhem – Qld & NT 1623 Claes Hermanszoon, Leijden – WA 1624 , Tortelduyf - WA 1626 Daniel Jans de Kok, Leijden - WA 1627 Francois Thijssen, Gulden Zeepaert - WA & SA 1627 Jan Pieterszoon Coen, Galias, Etrecht & Texel – WA 1628 Gerrit de Wit, Vianen - WA 1629 Capt Pelsaert, Batavia – WA 1629 Capt Pelsaert, Sardam - WA 1631 , Grooten Broeck – WA 1635 Woolebrand Geleynszoon de Jongh, Amsterdam – WA 1636 Gerrit Pool, Klein Amsterdam & Wesel - NT 1642 Abel Tasman, Heemskerck & Zeehaen - Tas 1644 Abel Tasman, Limmen, Zeemeeuw & Braeck – NT & WA 1648 Jan Janszoon Zeeuw, Leewerk - WA 1656 Pieter Albertszoon, Gilt Dragon – WA 1656 Capt Jonck, Goede Hope & Witte Valck – WA 1657 Van Riebeek, Vinck – WA 1658 Samuel Volkerson, Waeckende Boey & Emeloordt – WA 1658 Jacob Peerenboom, Elburgh - WA 1659 , Emmenhorn - WA 1678 Jan van de Wall, Vliegende Zwaan - WA 1681 Johnt Daniel, New London - WA 1687 Duguesne Guitton, L’Oisean – WA – first French 1688 William Dampier, Cygnet – WA 1696 Willem de Vlamingh, Geelvink – WA 1699 William Dampier, HMS Roebuck – WA 1705 Maarten van Delft, Vossenbosch – NT & Qld 1712 Marinus Wijsvliert, Zuytdorp – WA 1725 , Aagtekerte - WA 1727 Jan Steyns, Zeewijck – WA 1756 Captains Gonzal & Asschens, Rijder & Buis, NT & Qld 1769 Louis de Bouganville, Boudeuse - Qld 1770 Captain Cook, HMS Endeavour – Vic, NSW & Qld


I came across this photo taken at Dunolly golf links amongst items that had belonged to my great uncle, Monte Veal. The Veals lived at Baringhup. My grandmother, Evelyn Veal, married Les Stafford who lived at Dunolly. The photo has no information with it, but looks to be taken in the 20's. I am wondering if it may be of interest to locals and the Historical group. Kerrie Purcell, Merrijig

What a crowd! I wonder if they were all members? If any readers have photos or stories from Dunolly’s past we would love to receive them. Many thanks to Kerrie for this one. WR Team

Tailings Continued

TRACING ANCESTORS ON THE GOLDFIELDS – part 6

Place names When you take a look at mining maps, you will notice many places named after people. A person can have a place named after them for various reasons. Many gullies and reefs were named after the discoverer, someone who got a lot of gold there, or someone that lived there for many years after the rush. James Flett’s History of Gold Discovery in Victoria has an extensive index of prospectors. Geological Survey Reports, Progress Reports and Quarterly & Annual Reports from the Mines Department have many names but most are not indexed. Some of these can be found online at the Historic Mining Sites by David Bannear. At the Dunolly Museum we have the following relevant files: Indexes to the series of maps by John Tully. Indexes to books by James Flett. Indexes to a number of other books in our collection. Geological Survey of Victoria – index to local entries. Progress Reports, Mines Dept – index to local entries. Place names around Dunolly – a file with over 1000 local place names. This place-names file uses names taken from maps, newspapers and interviews with locals. Names that are obvious to locals are sometimes not recorded anywhere. This file, where possible, includes place name, source, dates, location, what it is known as now and the meaning of the original name. It has proved a valuable resource for family history as many place names relate to particular families. Here are some random examples taken from various maps: - Ankers Causeway, Laanecoorie; Attrells Dam, Rheola; Cliffords Bridge, Timor,;Dupreys Indicator, Dunolly,;Favres Vineyard, Dunolly; Flemings Point, Dunolly; Gouses Gully, Dunolly; Hives Hut, Archdale; Lummis Freehold Mine, Goldsborough; McGurks Reef, McIntyres,;Miltons Hill, Bealiba; O’Keefes Well, Baringhup; Sorrells Crossing, Bealiba.

Each historical society should consider the advantages of making a database of place names in their own area.


George Bills

Annis and George Bills Does anyone in Dunolly remember a time when the trough at the rear of the town hall was in use? Those residents who walk or drive past the back of the town hall on a regular basis may not even know what the now down-at-heel concrete trough is for. Painted cream and maroon it is now a shadow of its former self but it has an interesting history. There were once around six or seven hundred of these troughs in country towns and in cities around Australia. They were all donated by Annis and George Bills, animal lovers and philanthropists. The Bills emigrated from England and made their fortune in manufacturing. They had no children but were very active in the Victorian Society for the Protection of Animals, which was a forerunner of the RSPCA. In 1908 the Bills donated several water troughs to ease what they saw as the suffering of the many working horses plying the streets of Melbourne. The troughs must have been a success, as on his death in 1927, George Bills left the whole of his remaining estate, £80,000, to ease the suffering of animals. His trustees were instructed to "..construct and erect and pay for horse troughs wherever they may be of the opinion that such horse troughs are desirable for the relief of horses and other dumb animals either in Australasia, in the British Islands or in any other part of the world subject to the consent of the proper authorities being obtained." Each trough erected between 1930 to 1939 cost £13. There were even a few that made it to the US and Britain. Initially the troughs were individually designed and constructed, however by the early 1930s, J.B. Phillips, a relative of the Bills, became the head contractor. Working to a standard design he produced the troughs in Auburn Road in Hawthorn. The troughs were pre-cast concrete with a curved pediment with the inscription "Donated by Annis & George Bills Australia". As well as the horse troughs, the trust was involved with other animal welfare projects including the establishment of the George Bills RSPCA Rescue Centre at Burwood East which opened in 1964.

Today these troughs are becoming rarer as they fall into disrepair. Dozens are now heritage listed. Our trough used to reside in Broadway but has seemingly been forgotten at the rear of the town hall. It would be nice to think it could be brought back to life and once again provide water for horses and dumb animals in Dunolly. Many thanks to Mavis Park for bringing the history of our trough to the WR.

Faye Arnold


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back to their community New funding by the Andrews Government will give secondary students in Maryborough the chance to volunteer and get involved in their local communities in 2017. The Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, said the Year 7 to 12 Campus and Beckworth Campus of Maryborough Education Centre would each receive up to $9,725 in funding to connect students to local volunteer-ing opportunities. Ms Pulford said the Government’s $4.46 million in Ad-vance Program funding will go towards secondary schools in areas of high socio-economic disadvantage, for young people to engage in volunteering projects with local community partners. “The funding provides young people with an opportunity to develop practical teamwork, communication and project management skills,” Ms Pulford said. “Young people in Maryborough and district have so much to offer and the Advance Program is giving them the opportunity to get involved in local initiatives and connect with their communities,” she said. More than 24,000 young people participated in the program last year, helping them to engage with their local communities, develop important life skills and gain valuable experience to assist in future job or education pursuits. The funding helps schools connect young people to a range of projects including conservation programs, run-ning community radio programs and getting involved with emergency services and animal welfare projects. Ms Pulford said the Government’s youth policy - Building Stronger Youth Engagement in Victoria - focuses on strengthening the relationship between government and young people. “Our Government is focused on helping young people establish life skills and valuable experience and giving something back to their community,” Ms Pulford said. For more information on the Advance Program go to: www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

Central Goldfields Media Release

Pastitsio Serves 6-8

Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 1 large brown onion, chopped finely 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1kg lamb mince 1 cup white wine 2/3 cup tomato paste 400g penne pasta Bechamel Sauce 2 cups milk 1 fresh bay leaf, bruised 60g butter 1/4 cup plain flour 1 cup coarsely grated parmesan Method 1.Heat oil in a large fry pan over medium high heat. Add onion, allspice, cinnamon and oregano. Cook until onion is soft. Add mince. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned. Add white wine and tomato paste and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook pasta. Drain and add to baking dish. Spoon meat sauce over top of pasta. 3.Bechamel Sauce Combine milk and bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat and set to one side for 1 minute. Remove the bay leaf and pour the milk into a jug. Clean the saucepan and return to a medium heat. Add the butter and when melted add the flour. Stir for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk. Continue to whisk until the milk comes almost to the boil and the sauce has become quite thick. 4.Pour the béchamel sauce over the meat and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees or until the top is brown. Remove from oven and stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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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 – every Friday to Maryborough and back. RTC 5468 1205 Dunolly Art Group Tuesdays at 10am at the Art Hub Dunolly Community Garden at Pre-school: Wednesdays 2pm AEST/5.00pm Summer Dunolly CWA meetings 1.30pm SES rooms 1st Wednesday each month Dunolly Day Support Tuesday and Thursdays 10.30am to 2.30pm Phone 5468 2907 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 147 Broadway 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 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 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 /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 each month - 2pm in the office

March

Monday 13 Bealiba Progress Committee Meeting Bealiba Hall 7.30pm

Tuesday 14 Residential Care Expo Highland Society 10am—2pm

Wednesday 15 Dunolly Farming Families Morning Tea Deledio Reserve 10.30am—12pm

Wednesday 15 CPR course DFNC clubrooms 6pm

Thursday 16 Probus meeting Senior Citizens’ 11am

Thursday 23 Santa Show Committee Meeting SES Building 7pm

Saturday 25 Eddington Sprints Playfair St 9am

Wednesday 29 CPR course DFNC clubrooms 6pm


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Dunolly Football Netball Club Inc.

Saturday 18 March 2017 11.30am-3pm

Come along and join in the fun Activities include a jumping castle,

Auskick, Net Set Go, BBQ, fun races for children of all ages

and information about

junior netball and football.

Alcohol-free event sponsored by Sport and Recreation Victoria

A sports pack will be raffled. The pack in-

cludes: netball, football, thermos, drink bottle, $50 voucher, sports

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Rate payment reminder

Third instalment due Ratepayers who have elected to pay their rates by instalment are reminded that the

third instalment is payable by Tuesday, 28 February 2017. If ratepayers are unable to pay by this date, please contact Council’s Rates Department to discuss the possi-bility of arranging a suitable payment plan. To arrange for your rates to be paid in full via Direct Debit, please contact Council, or download the Direct Debit Re-

quest form from Council’s website. Trial before you ride

An invitation to the community V/Line is hosting an information session for community members to learn more about how to safely travel on trains, coaches and buses. You will have the opportunity to boost your confidence by practising how to board and alight a V/Line train, coach and low floor bus. Details are as follows: Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 11am – 2pm Maryborough Railway Station RSVP: Monday, 20 March 2017 Phone Tessa on 9619 5900 or email [email protected]

Council encourages residents to drink up Central Goldfields Shire Council has teamed up with health promotion foundation VicHealth to encourage local residents to sign up for the H30 Challenge and improve their health. VicHealth’s H30 Challenge encourages Victorians to make a simple 30-day pledge to replace every sugary drink they would normally drink, with water. Sugary drinks include sugar-sweetened soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit drinks, sports drinks, ready-to-drink iced tea, flavoured water and cordial. Central Goldfields Shire is one of 18 councils working with VicHealth to promote the challenge. VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter welcomed Council’s involvement in the H30 Challenge. “The H30 Challenge costs nothing and could make a big impact on your life. A regular 600mL bottle of soft drink contains about 16 teaspoons of sugar and there are around 11 teaspoons of sugar in a sports drink. You wouldn’t put this much sugar in your morning coffee yet

Promote your event in our calendar

If you are organising an event, Council’s 2017-2018 Calendar of Events brochure is an invaluable tool. To ensure your event makes the cut, you must submit relevant details to us by Wednesday 22 March. Event organisers are encouraged to lodge their submissions online. Simply visit www.loddon.vic.gov.au and click on Visits/Events Calendar and follow the event submission form for prompts. Even if your event is in the early planning stages, you’re encouraged to lodge an online submission, as details are able to be updated. If you’re unable to register your event details online, email [email protected] or post your submission to Council. Ensure posted submissions are clearly marked to the attention of Loddon Shire Council’s Tourism Team, PO Box 21 Wedderburn, Vic 3518. Where possible include the event name and description, date, times, address, contact phone number and email address.

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many people are unknowingly consuming such high amounts on a daily basis,” she said. “With nearly two-thirds of Victorians currently overweight or obese, reducing intake of excess kilojoules through sugary drinks is one way to promote a healthier diet and improve health, prevent tooth decay - and save money.” "Central Goldfields Shire is excited to be taking part in the H3O Challenge. We appreciate the enormous health benefits being active and adopting a healthy diet can have for the overall well-being of our community. We are also delighted to be partnering with the Maryborough District Health Service, Parks Victoria, and the Central Highlands Water Maryborough Office to emphasize this message and deliver the challenge even further," Cr Geoff Lovett stated. The group is providing an added incentive to be involved this year with 10 x $150 prizes up for grabs. To sign up go to www.h30challenge.com.au/lga/central goldfields and include your postcode to be in the draw to win a prize.

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DUNOLLY QUALITY MEATS

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94 Broadway, Dunolly 3472 Ph. 5468 1046

For Sale Small squares of Hay, Lucerne, Meadow Hay, Oaten Hay, Rye Grass and fresh Straw (bedding or mulch) Also large rolls and big squares available. Can be delivered.

Phone in evenings—5461 1894

Santa Show AGM The Dunolly Santa Show will be holding their AGM on 23 March 2017 at 7pm at the SES. All newcomers are welcome to attend.

Cheryl Renfrew

CPR Course DFNC is holding CPR courses from 6pm to 9.30pm on Wednesday 15 March and Wednesday 29 March in the club rooms at Deledio Reserve. These free courses are open to anyone in the community. Interested people are required to enrol by 8

March. Please ring 0438 168 634. You never know when you will need this skill.

Marion Da Costa, Secretary

Juniors The Club has an Auskick program this year that is being run after hours at the primary school. Already 24 children have expressed an interest. The Club’s U11 and U14 teams require more players. If your child is interested, training is held at 4.30pm on Thursday.

Dr Jane Russell is back The Dunolly Medical Practice wishes to advise that Dr Jane Russell will be attending the Medical Practice on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 March 2017. There are vacancies available for anyone wishing to see Jane. Jane will see both female and male patients. Please do not hesitate to contact the Dunolly Medical Practice on 5468 1104.

Dunolly Medical Practice opening hours Monday 8.30 am to 1.00 pm Lunch 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Tuesday 8.30 am to 1.00 pm Lunch 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm Wednesday 8.30 am to 1.00 pm Lunch 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Thursday 8.30 am to 1.00 pm Lunch 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Friday 8.30 am to 1.00 pm Clinic closes early and will reopen on Monday. Contact the Dunolly Medical Practice on 5468 1104.

DELLAVEDOVA, Bruce The Dunolly Football Netball Club inc would like to ex-press their deep condolences to Julie, Jacinta, Steve and Nathan on the sad passing of Bruce.

Dunolly Uniting Church Car Boot Sale The hosts for the car boot sale will be the Dunolly CWA with a cake and produce stall and sausage sizzle, stalls $2. The op-shop will be open with the usual bargains. Enquiries the Op-Shop.

Bereavement

DELLAVEDOVA, Bruce Players, Committee and supporters Of the Laanecoorie-Dunolly Cricket Club would like to pass on their sincere condolences to the family of our great clubman, Bruce. He will be remembered fondly.


WAYAWA CAFE Tarnagulla Community Centre

Open every Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm 8 Sandy Creek Lane

Behind the Victoria Hall

Homemade cakes, pastries, soup and sandwiches

Come along and enjoy a coffee or Devonshire tea

Eat in or take away We also have a range of local

crafts and produce.

Support your local centre run by volunteers.

Close games this week, with two teams having a draw. There were no three game winners, so two teams added two points to their cumulative scores this week, Betty Lovel’s team being one. Looks like that losing streak of 2016 has really left Betty this year. Alan Chamings showed some fine bowling skills, as did Pam Brightwell. Both are fine crafts people, and bring those same careful skills to their bowling. Well played everyone!

Heather Cooper

Dunolly Bowling Club Pennant Teams Saturday 4 March 2017

Dunolly Blue at Golf Blue G Dobbin T Galofaro B Cann W Curson G McHugh L Parker G Davies C Williams H Freemantle J Smith S Rogers R Chandler Manager: Chris Williams, cars leave 12.30, cars lead Dunolly Gold at Newstead B Lanfranchie R Pickering T Long B Mortlock J McHugh P Freemantle I Flett S Whitehead J Haigh A Larpent S Howard P Waters Manager: Roy Pickering, cars leave 12.30, cars third Dunolly Green at Golf Green K McKenzie K Nielsen A Deason M Davies A Britten A Weit D Price N Stevens D Mortlock K Elliott J Lacey W Stephens Manager: K McKenzie, cars leave 12.30, cars second Dunolly Red at Dunolly v Golf Gold D Coe S Chaplin P Shay E Murphy S Shay H Weir D Conlin G Cain R Weir F D'Unieville R Cain D Spiteri Manager: Sandra Chaplin Emergency: N Pike, H Cooper, M Shay, A Raven

Pennant results for Saturday 25 February Dunolly Blue 96 d Avoca Red 53 G.Dobbin 32 d J.Svilicic 18, T.Galofaro 37 d G.Bower 20, B.Cann 27 d N.Parratt 15. Dunolly Gold 92 d Carisbrook 48 R.Pickering 21 d R.Baker 13, T.Long 41 d R.Holmes 15, B.Lanfranchi 30 d P.Hooper 20. Dunolly Green 91 d MHS White 51 K.McKenzie 31 d M.Reeves 17, K.Nielsen 29 d K.Hunt 16, A.Deason 31 d G.Halpin 18. Dunolly Red 49 lost Avoca Gold 87 E.Murphey 16 lost G.Orr 30, S.Chaplin 16 lost J.Farnsworth 26, P.Shay 17 lost F.Shannon 31. .

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Mid-Week Pennant Teams 7 March 2017

Dunolly Blue plays Talbot at Highland L Parker H Freemantle M Davies F Nielsen P Shay H Weir B Cann A Raven T Galofaro G Dobbin J Smith N Stevens Manager: Heather Freemantle Emergency: Peter Freemantle Meet at clubrooms at 8.45am otherwise make your own way to Highland. 9.30am roll-up.

Results 28 February 2017 Dunolly Blue lost to Highland Tartan 45—81 Money ($22) and names for Pennant Dinner to be in by 28 March.


When cars were in their infancy and roads were made for horses, community halls were the social hubs of many small communities. Concerts, dances, card nights and wedding receptions were all held there. Many newly enlisted servicemen were farewelled from these halls as well. Last Sunday the Rheola Community Hall celebrated its 100th anniversary. A good crowd was there to listen as Cr. Curnow read a potted history of the hall. It was in 1912 when the push for a hall gained momentum, and donations were sought all around the district. Eventually it was J. Mason and J. Brown's tender of £290 which was accepted by the committee, and it was completed in late 1916. B. Soulsby built the seating for £29. The curtains for the stage cost ninepence a yard. On Wednesday December 13th 1916 the hall held its first event, a concert. Local people lent hurricane lamps to provide lighting for the event. The official opening was early in 1917. Later that year a Gloria lighting plant was purchased. That was updated in 1950 and the SEC was connected in 1958. Over the years the hall has had an ante room built, tennis courts added in the early 1920s and it was fully lined in 1927. As well as hosting communi-ty events it was also visited by travelling picture shows and theatrical companies. In 2009 significant renovations took place which were finally completed in 2012. Marg Allen from Environment Land Water and Planning was on hand to congratulate all current Hall Committee members for taking such good care of a very important community asset. Des Roberts and John Catto received certificates of appreciation for 48 years service on the committee of management. John Leach, Lindsay Soulsby and Phil Vernon received certificates for 16 years service. Marie Marsh's certificate was for seven years service while Peter Mason and Sarah Soulsby both got certifi-cates for four years service.

Rheola Hall Turns 100 Louise Staley, MP, said she was delighted to be in Rheola Hall again and that the great state of the hall says a lot about its value to the local community and it is a symbol of the community's values. Ms. Staley unveiled a plaque which is dedicated to those who did all the hard work of getting the hall built in 1917. One audience member re-membered the hall being used by the newly formed Rheola Young Farmers in 1976. It was also used by the Rheola school children to put on annual plays. Sarah Soulsby handed out gifts of appreciation to all committee members and thanked everyone for their hard work preparing for the anniversary. President Phil Vernon finished the official

part of the proceedings by thanking the Ladies Commit-tee for the many things they have provided over the years, including the PA system, as well as the afternoon tea we were all invited to share. All around the walls of the Rheola Hall are mementoes of the past. Photos of seven local servicemen who made the Supreme sacrifice during both world wars are close to the honour-boards which list a surprising number of names for such a small population. On the other wall are photos of shire councillors next to Rheola tennis club pennants and fire-brigade cups. Above the door is a won-derful old painted sign saying 'Back to Rehola'. It is great to see such a well-maintained community hall which is clearly a treasured part of the community. Rheola residents should be very proud of it - and themselves. Vicky Frizzell

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