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People’s pleasure in using their own voices to create music is as old as the human race, but is still true today. When it is only voices that make the music, the effect can be haunting and very powerful. That happened last Friday night when the A Capella Gold Community Choir from Maryborough sang in Dunolly’s St John’s Anglican Church. According to their conductor, Faye White, the term A Capella originally meant ‘in the chapel’ which meant without musical accompaniment. The eighteen strong choir sang many songs over the course of the evening, all with amazing harmonies and interesting vocal plays. One had Lai Fong Low singing part of a goldfields song in Cantonese. That was amazing. Dunolly’s own D Sharps also sang. The nine members looked very smart in black and white. Conductor, Shelley Di Biase, has only been with the group since February, but she has introduced more complex harmonies and vocal

backing which complement the melody. This gives the experienced singers extra depth to their performance. A highlight of the evening was both singing groups appreciation of the other’s work, as well as the obvious pleasure every performer got from their singing. Faye White’s enthusiasm for song even had the audience singing several medleys in rounds, reminding us of school days. It sounded pretty good too. Not only did the Maryborough A Capella Choir entertain us but they provided some really beautiful home-made soups and fruit for our evening meal midway through the evening’s performance. The Central Goldfields Shire, Julie Gittus, and the ILOP Project assisted with the food. It was a really enjoyable evening with both singing groups creating a wonderful atmosphere for everyone.

Vicky Frizzell

Joe Jakitsch, from Tarnagulla, is well known through Central Victoria for his paintings, especially of landscapes inspired by our local bush and forests. His work has been recently recognised with “First Prize” awarded at the Castlemaine Rotary Art Show for “The best two

dimensional work”; that is, “The best in show”. The prize-winning painting is a landscape titled “Aftermath”. Joe is particularly thrilled because the judge is such a distinguished artist himself. Joseph Zbukvic is considered one of Australia’s finest watercolour artists. Joe regularly hangs his paintings for sale at Wright on Broadway. Currently we are showing one of his largest works; four canvas panels that explore perspective through a large ruined building on the way to the Flinders Rangers in South Australia. It’s a memorable work. Drop into Wright on Broadway any time from Friday to Sunday to enjoy the work of several regional artists. Tony Gibson from Alma is now showing recent works, including several delightful animal portraits in pastels, and Judy Wild from Elphinstone is exhibiting new botanical and native bird watercolours and pastels.

Fiona Lindsay, Wright on Broadway

Vol 28 Iss 19 THE WELCOME RECORD 19 June 2013

GRANTS TO EXTEND CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION

SERVICES Inglewood & Districts Health Service has successfully secured funding from PapScreen Victoria to extend their current Pap test services between July and October 2013. The Clinic Extension Grants program enables current Pap test providers in Victoria to extend their clinic hours or provide outreach services to access women who are less likely to screen due to social or geographical isolation. All additional services are provided free of charge. Jan Baxter from Inglewood & Districts Health Service is confident the grant will enable them to reach women within the community who have found it difficult to commit to a Pap test appointment in the past. “It’s vitally important to be vigilant when it comes to cervical screening, however many women in the community are struggling to maintain two-yearly Pap tests as recommended,” Ms Baxter said. “The reasons vary from uncertainty about when or why the test is needed, embarrassment having the test done and being able to access a clinic where they feel comfortable attending,” she said. “This grant from PapScreen Victoria will allow us to reach more women in the community and encourage them to have this potentially life-saving test.” Hiranthi Perera, Program Manager at PapScreen Victoria, believes the Clinic Extension Grants program is fundamental to reaching unscreened and underscreened women in key communities across Victoria. “Around 80 per cent of women who develop cervical cancer have either never had a Pap test or had not had them regularly in the 10 years to diagnosis,” Ms Perera said.

“By funding Pap test providers to expand their services, women living in remote areas or those struggling to find the time to have a Pap test have more options and will hopefully be more likely to make an appointment. “We appreciate that Pap tests can be a little bit awkward, but they also provide women with the peace of mind that they are doing everything possible to prevent cervical cancer,” she said. To book a Pap test for the Serpentine or Korong Vale clinics please call Inglewood & Districts Health Service on 03 5431 7011. For more information please visit www.papscreen.org.au.

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INDEX

Letters Page 3 Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre Page 5 Up the Garden Path with Maz Page 9 Church News Page 10 Cookery Corner Page 11 Important Dates Page 12 Cartoon Page 13 Gig Guide Page 15 Primary School News Page 16 Loddon Mayoral Column Page 17 Poetry Page 21 Classifieds Page 22 Sport Page 23 Crossword Page 24

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Dear Editor, Our eldest son finished secondary school in 2008. Throughout his six years at Emmanuel College in Warrnambool he went to school with a quite remarkable young man who made a terrific impression on and contribution to his year level. There are lots of ways you could describe this boy’s circumstances: he had special needs, he had a disability or he had a learning difficulty. Some of the other ways you could describe his circumstances were: he had a lot of character, a committed and loving family and a contribution to make. Resourcing schools should be about making the most of any circumstances to enable students to find their way and make a contribution. That’s the basis of David Gonski’s review into school funding. Gonski, a businessman and philanthropist with a background in Indigenous Education, found the current model of school funding was too complex, not transparent and not meeting the needs of our kids. He found that schooling systems that dealt with students with the most difficult circumstances, state/public schools and low fee-paying private schools were under resourced to meet the needs of their students. His solution was a significant increase in funding to schools by assessing the needs of individuals within schools and allocating resources on that basis. Broadly it’s a more transparent, flexible, effective and, most importantly, fairer approach. It provides base level funding for all students plus extra funding based on the needs of individual students. The Gillard Government’s response to David Gonski’s review revolves around these principles. It includes a $14.5 billion increase in funding over six years based on a Student Resource Standard of more than $9000 for primary students and more than $12000 for secondary students plus additional loadings to take into account individual circumstances such as regional isolation, disability or difficult economic circumstances. This is more than just a vision for the future: it is a plan from the Gillard Labor Government that will see increased funding for schools and communities across the electorate of Wannon. It means a better way of resourcing schools to educate our kids; kids like my son’s classmate, so that every child has the opportunity to make a contribution that benefits themselves, their peers and their community.

Michael Barling Labor Candidate for Wannon

FAREWELL CR JOHN SMITH Saturday, 15 May, 2013 was the end of a brilliant chapter in a continuing book; Cr John Smith’s resignation from Council on account of ill-health as the Councillor for Flynn Ward took effect. John joined Council in 2008 and was re-elected in 2012. For most of John’s years on Council I was Mayor of the Shire and I had the opportunity to work closely with John and see first-hand the wide array of skills, sound judgement, rich experience, deep wisdom and real sensitivity for the aspirations and needs of the residents he represented, all combined with genuine humility and good-will. He was in so many ways a fine example of elected representative; the ability to listen carefully to his constituents and discern their needs; the intellect to chart a vision for the future based on these needs; the good judgement to put in place strategies to achieve that vision and the readiness to learn from what worked and could work better in moving forward. In all of this he was a warm, friendly and caring person. Someone who any of his residents could approach, talk to and know they were dealing with a representative who cared about the details of their specific concerns and needs. Importantly they knew that this would be followed through and an outcome delivered. John joined Council at a time of major change. During his time as a Councillor, Council formed a new vision for the future and busily put in place a hectic agenda of new strategies and policies to ensure a wonderful and prosperous future for all our residents. The Council minutes detail how one by one, bold new strategies, policies and programs were debated and adopted; regional participation; population growth; economic development; Neighbourhood Renewal; Go Goldfields; transport and passenger rail; community and kindergarten grants; heritage, tourism and Advancing Country Towns and community arts to name just a few. In most of these John will be minuted talking to the initiative as a mover or seconder, always keen to herald in change for the better and lend it his ready support and approbation. It was also a glittering time of new developments marked by special occasions; the renewal of High Street; the return of passenger rail; the opening of Station Domain; major new residential developments and the successful conversion of the former school sites, much needed community programs resulting in the epic Go Goldfields launch; True Foods; exciting developments in the other towns within the Shire and so much more. John was always in attendance at all these special occasions and always ready to add his

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THANK YOU The Dunolly Traders Association would like to thank Councillor John Smith for all the help he has given to our organisation over the years. Shortly after the Dunolly Traders Association was formed, John became our official guest at each meeting and as a representative of Central Goldfields Shire would act upon recommendations from the Traders Association. John has helped the town of Dunolly in so many different ways, he was always available for

congratulations and good wishes. Through all of this John was and always remained a passionate representative of his own Ward and every resident within it. It seemed that John knew every centimetre of road and footpath and he never ceased to work assiduously to gain improvements and within the significant challenges which all rural councils in Australia face, he made real improvements. John’s inventory of Councillor work requests became legendary. He understood the details of each and followed all through to conclusion. Every community organisation within John’s Ward recognised the deep level of commitment John would give of his time and other resources. He always gave so freely. Sadly, the wretchedness of emphysema had taken hold of John and for all the time John was on Council he had to struggle with this relentless aggressor. In character, he fought the fight bravely and cheerfully allowing no distractions from his commitment to his duties. Finally, this old foe persisted and John realised he could no longer perform the role of Councillor to the very high standards he demanded of himself. He decided it was time for someone else to step up. Now John, with the warm, loving and constant support of his partner Judy, needs to focus on himself and his health. He will be well assured he is in the thoughts and prayers of all of us. We wish him strength and comfort and a huge measure of good-luck as he wrestles with his disease. John leaves Council, no doubt disappointed that he could not complete this term, as he had planned. That disappointment hopefully will soon give way to the real knowledge that he has so wonderfully achieved what all those who are elected wish for their legacy, to have made a real difference for the better for those they represent and future generations. Legacies don’t get better than that. Farewell John and thank you for so much.

Chris Meddows-Taylor, Talbot

Continued from previous page consultation and had the best interest of the town at heart. We were very sorry to hear of his resignation due to ill health. We hope that John is now able to rest more and has a better chance for health improvement. He will be missed around the town and the Central Goldfields Shire Council has lost a very valuable member. Keep well John. Jeff Monk, President

Dunolly Traders Assoc.

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GARDEN CLUB The Garden Club gathering on this Monday the 23rd of June will be a trip to The Goldfields Revegetation Garden Nursery in Bendigo. This will be a car pool trip. Please meet at the centre at 10.45am. You can bring or buy your lunch. The cost will be $5 to the driver. WOODWORK Woodwork sessions and classes on all aspects of woodwork including Woodturning, using power tools and basic carpentry skills are conducted In the shed at the centre every Tuesday from 9am. Whether you are just learning, would like to learn or you are already a skilled woodworker you are welcome to join the woodworking group.Fees are $20 per year and $5 per session. The Neighbourhood Centre runs a diverse number of activities and programs and tries to cater to the needs and interests of our community. If you are interested in any of the above, or would like to make a suggestion about an activity we are not doing, we are always open to suggestions. Ring 5468 1511 Monday to Thursday or leave a message with a return number. Our premises are in Havelock St beside the Dunolly Hospital.

Sharon Hiley Coordinator

DUNOLLY FLOOD STUDY UPDATE

The development of the Dunolly Flood Study is well underway and several community members have responded to earlier requests for information about past flood events in Dunolly. The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA), in conjunction with Central Goldfields Shire Council, is leading the study and is utilising the services of specialist consultants, Water Technology. The next stage of the study is to ‘open the doors’ to the community to display the information gathered to date. To do this an information table will be set up at the Rural Transaction Centre in Dunolly, corner of Bull Street and Broadway, from 1pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday, 26 June. Mr Adrian Bathgate, North Central CMA Project Manager, and representatives from Water Technology, will be present to talk to any interested community members about the development of the Flood Study and to gather any additional information. Please feel free to drop in between 1pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday 26 June to have a chat and see the flood information that has been gathered so far. For any enquiries please telephone Adrian Bathgate on 5440 1867 or 0438 593 038. NCCMA Media Release

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CRAFT SHOP NEWS New in are some packaged, locally collected seeds, warm knitted rugs and baby bootees. We have a nice range of knitted hats, scarves and knitted indoor slippers as well. Our stalwart volunteer, Jean, has meet with an accident and will be out of action for a while. We wish her well. Unfortunately this means that our regular Monday afternoon opening becomes much less certain as this is usually jean’s timeslot. It also means other times jean fills in during the week will become uncertain as well. If any member could put in an extra shift in the month it would be appreciated as we have a few sick people at this time. We wish all sickies a speedy recovery. A reminder that membership renewals are due to be paid by 30 June. The Craft Shop is a not-for-profit initiative of the Dunolly and District neighbourhood centre. Any-one wanting more information can call in and speak to a member or call Vicky any evening on 5468 1365.

Vicky Frizzell


SINGING IN THE CHAPEL A Cappella literally means “singing in the chapel” and that’s exactly what we did on Friday, 14 June in St John’s Anglican Church. The A Cappella Gold Community Choir and Dunolly’s own D Sharps were in fine voice and the acoustics of the church made it all sound even better. Faye White conducted her 25 strong choir in a number of songs, some traditional and recognisable, and some original material with the artists acknowledged in the program, some songs were written by Faye White herself. Faye is an advocate of performing songs with meaning and bearing on cultures. She introduced each song with a brief history of its inception so that we could understand the nuances. One such example was the Pomelo Tree from China (written by Faye) inspired by a particular tree, the Pomelo, under the shade of which the village pursues its daily chores. Soloist Lai Fong Low sang in Cantonese to the accompaniment of tinkling chimes. Another song was M’bube from Africa. M’bube means lion and the Africans simply repeated the word in different tones and harmonies, however, an American tourist heard it and adapted words which we now know as “The Lions Sleeps Tonight”. This was my personal favourite with the wonderful deep tones of the male voices keeping the base line, while the female voices hit the high notes. There were also a number of songs where the entire gathering joined in with great gusto, filling the church with glorious sound. Dunolly’s own D Sharps were featured as well. While we couldn’t compare with the full bodied sound of a large choir, we nevertheless did quite a good job with the nine of us being conducted ably by Shelley Di Biase. Yours truly, with shaking nerves, performed a small solo part in Sailing, and thankfully was joined by Carol Dodson and Sharon Hiley and the rest of our group, before I collapsed. Our other songs were all recognisable and enjoyed by the audience, particularly He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands which was accompanied by hand clapping. During intermission we had the most wonderful supper of home-made soups, rolls, cakes and fruit platters supplied by the A Cappella Gold Choir. The soups were outstandingly delicious and we were heartily warmed by them on such a cold night. To all the ladies (and perhaps men) who provided this wonderful supper, a great big thank you. All together, this was a wonderful night and it was a pity it was not better attended. If you missed it this time, please try to come along next time. It is well worth it. NB: The term “a cappella”, and the spelling thereof, has caused some confusion amongst the musical community, so I did a little research and

found that the correct spelling is A CAPPELLA – two words, two P’s and two L’s. However, it is acceptable to use Acapella since the 1960s when “doo wop” harmonies were popular. A Cappella is often associated with harmonies, such as barber shop quartet, even when accompanied by music, but strictly speaking, A Cappella means “in the manner of the chapel”- music of voices without other instrumentation.

Susan Anderson

RECORD RHEOLA CARNIVAL

DISBURSEMENTS The 143

rd Rheola Easter Monday Charity

carnival proved a huge success this year with takings up by close to $7,000. Last week’s final committee meeting saw retiring secretary, Mrs Ellen Roberts, present the final balance sheet that showed a net profit of $28,216.35. The big winners are both the Inglewood and Dunolly Hospitals who receive $9,405.45 each. Additional donations made by patrons on the day added $572.90 to Inglewood’s disbursement and $235.85 to Dunolly’s meaning both receive close to $10,000. Rheola Hall will receive $4,702.72 as will the Rheola Recreation Reserve. Organising committee President, Mr Philip Vernon, thanked Mrs Roberts for her dedication to the role of secretary that has spanned over three decades and said it was appropriate that her last year as secretary saw record takings and disbursements. He also thanked his committee and all the volunteers who help in organizing the day and those who help out running the various stalls and activities on the day. Major sponsors, Inglewood & District Community Bank-Bendigo Bank, Loddon Shire, Independent LP Gas, Poynton’s Transport, Passing Clouds Winery, Kangderaar Vineyard, CV Bearings and A Brandoff were also mentioned for their ongoing support as were the many other sponsors.

Frank Mason

QUOTE Nothing is more difficult and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

Napoleon 1


QUOTE At every step the child should be allowed to meet the real experiences of life; the thorns should never be plucked from the roses.

Ellen Key

SUNDAY OUT Mike needed to, "get out" for the day, so a picnic was the thing, but where to go? Bealiba Res, Castlemaine, Daylesford, Maldon? All beautiful places with lovely picnic areas to choose from, but, quite frankly, all done before on various occasions. Well how about Tarnagulla? Not far, always drive through on the way to somewhere else but never stop. So it was decided, Tarnagulla it was and what a wonderful day it turned out to be. The weather was glorious for a winter’s day, we packed our picnic, chairs, table, stove (must have a hot cuppa) Roxy (the dog) and away we went. We parked in the beautifully restored cricket pavilion oval and, had a lovely walk around the reservoir which is brimming to the top, and then headed into town, Tarnagulla has, to my surprise, some lovely walking tracks meandering through parks, streets and the bush. We stopped at the Community Centre Cafe for coffee and home-made scones with jam & cream, yum,yum ( and of course I had to have a delicious looking slice in a bag to take home for afters) in fact everything in the cafe, which is in a beautiful setting, is home-made and delicious and I would recommend calling in for one of their treats. Unfortunately it is only open on Sundays as it's run entirely by volunteers. After a walk up the main street and a call into a couple of gift and collectable shops we headed back to the oval for our picnic, which we really didn't need after our coffee break! Tarnagulla is just on the doorstep, and wandering around the town and having coffee was a real treat on a winter’s day! In fact it reminded me of a quaint English village. We had a lovely day, met some lovely people and had a chat with Jill who I've known for years but haven't seen for a while, but there she was volunteering in the cafe! Oh, and that evening looking for a treat, I went to get my slice, only to discover that Mike, while sitting on a bench waiting for me to emerge from the collectable shop had left it there! My fault though, I shouldn't have asked him to look after it, he said!

Sharon Hiley

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A FEAST OF FOOD AND SONG Dunolly is being spoilt with wonderful music lately, how lucky for us. On Friday night we were warmly welcomed at the St. John’s Anglican Church to hear the marvellous choir singing of the A Cappella Gold Community Choir and our very own wonderful D Sharps. It was a truly a feast of food and music, with enough pots of delicious hot soup for a small army. It is wonderful to see both choirs are developing and growing in confidence with each concert. The D Sharps, in particular, has benefited from having a musical director, very ably accomplished by Shelley Di Baise. The two choirs have good direction, and some difficult harmonies were accomplished with ease and confidence from the singers. The musical items were well thought out and it was a most interesting repertoire, with sing along and sea shanty included. Fay White is an inspirational leader with strong commitment to community and social conscience. It is uplifting to hear her thoughtful lyrics and catchy tunes. How lucky we are to such talented people in our Central Goldfields area. We hope to hear a lot more from the A Cappella Gold choir and our own D Sharps choir.

Rachel Buckley

VISIT AN ORGANIC FARM On Saturday 22 June, the Goldfields Sustainability Group will be visiting Bromley Organic Farm to learn a bit about organic farming and soil improvement. Bromley Organics are a certified organic farm growing herbs and garlic. “Organic farming is based on the principle that great food starts with healthy soil and the best way to create healthy soil is with compost”, explains Lisa Mahon. “At Bromley Organics we make our own compost. All of the stalks from the herb crops, weeds and other organic matter go into the compost heap”. Some herb crops grown at Bromley are lemon thyme, thyme, calendula, stinging nettle and melissa, and work is currently underway planting the chamomile crop. Apart from the herbs, organic garlic is also grown. “Our main variety of garlic is a strong flavoured long keeping Italian variety of garlic” says Lisa. “Over the years we have trialled many varieties and this one has always proven the best for flavour. We are also growing a pretty purple skinned variety which we were given by our friend Al, the gardener. We will have planting garlic available for sale on the day”. The GSG will be meeting at the Community Hub car park (just off the roundabout in front of the station) at 1.30pm this Saturday to head out to the farm. Ride sharing will be available. Call Richard on 0401551603 for directions if you wish to make your own way to the event. Please bring a gold coin donation.

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Yippee!! What could be a better start to June than almost five inches of rain in a week. The after-effect seemed to be almost instantaneous. After what seems like months of not having to mow the nature strips, they are miraculously bright green and alive. The magic of rain never ceases to amaze me, probably even more so after spending over 20 years in the Mallee, most of it in drought. The birds also have a new lease on life. The plovers are doing a lot of unsettled screeching as they fly over the neighbourhood. Probable territory rites. Just sitting here on my verandah the air is full of birdsong. The ravens and magpies are all having their say. Lots of pardalotes here and there and the odd few sparrows. Crested pigeons are wandering about in the heavily dewed grass. In the bush around the Catholic Church there is a lot of screeching and chattering lorikeets and the Eastern rosellas, so I take it the gums are flowering. The honeyeaters are reasonably quiet for a change as they have been nesting for quite a while. I also hear the melodious notes of the butcher bird as it echoes around the forest. What a beautiful songster this bird is. I could listen to it all day long. But the loudest bird of them all, barring the plovers, is the ‘Quock, quock’ of the Red Wattlebird. There seems to be hundreds of them. My fuchsia gum is starting to flower so the wattlebirds and honeyeaters spend a lot of time in it arguing the point. And just now the little blue wrens are starting to come out. They seem to be late risers. How pleasurable to be of sight and sound! The garden is looking great and what a relief not to have to be watering. The weeds of course are growing quicker than all else but bending down weeding is good for the soul and body. It’s something I quite enjoy doing. My poor old vegie garden looks quite bare but the broad beans will soon be up and I’m about to plant peas and brown onions. I’m still adding to and doctoring up the soil so it will be interesting to see from the results if there’s much improvement this season. Happy gardening

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UNITING CHURCH NEWS Messy Church was officially opened with a lovely service taken by Rev Youn Kim and a visiting minister from Wagga Wagga, who is also a cross-culture minister in NSW. This building which was our old store room and earlier still, a Sunday School, now has a new lease of life. We hope the children of this town and district will love it and use it. Jan and Fred Watts have put a lot of work into it, as have many other Church members. Messy Church will meet again on 26 June at 4.30pm for craft and a light meal. All children with a carer are welcome for the cost of a gold coin donation. This week we hope to have a service at Laanecoorie, but if too many people are away it might be cancelled. Please get in touch with Rev Youn Kim before going. The Op-Shop will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. It is full of winter clothes and some lovely coats for this very cold weather. Call in and see for yourself. Have a cuppa with us and enjoy just looking at all that is available in this shop.

Jean Richardson

ST JOHN’S FELLOWSHIP NEWS Thank you to all those who attended the evening of music at St John’s Church on Friday, 14 June. The singing was really enjoyable and the supper provided was excellent. Well done everyone! Don’t forget this Thursday, 20 June at 11.30am. We will hold our monthly informal gathering of scripture readings and prayers, followed by a light lunch. All welcome. The meeting is held in the hall. The time is fast approaching for our annual Christmas in June luncheon on Wednesday, 26 June starting at 12 noon. A lovely three course meal will be provided for the low sum of $25, all home cooked and fresh. Bring along a friend and enjoy a day out with good company and good food. We would love to see you there. Thank you for the invitation to the service last Sunday for the blessing of the old Sunday School building for the ‘Messy Church’. The service was most enjoyable and the welcoming was most appreciated. May God bless the fruits of your labours. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 3 July at 2pm. All welcome. For any further information please call Pam Brodie on 5468 1183 or Trina Kay on 5468 1709. For table bookings for ‘Christmas in June’ please ring Dos Polinelli on 5468 1280.

Pam Brodie

CHURCH NEWS

DUNOLLY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES

invite you to worship God and welcome you to their services:

Sunday 23 June 2013 St John’s Dunolly Anglican Parish Service 11am Holy Communion Canon Wayne Sheean 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 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 11am Bealiba Uniting Church 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11am Dunolly Uniting Church 9.30am Rev Youn Kim Laanecoorie Uniting Church 11.15am service

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: “O put your trust in God: for I will praise Him yet who is my deliverer and my God.”

Psalm 43:v7

CATHOLIC CHURCH ST MARY’S MUSE

There were literally ‘two or three gathered in His Name’ at assembly last Sunday. The Daly family were all away at a confirmation in Melbourne and with others away too, the congregation was very small indeed. Still we held the service as usual. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be received on Sunday 23 June at the 10.30am Mass at St Augustine’s. We are reminded of Vinnies Winter Appeal; all donations for this vital work will be gratefully received. Have your collection boxes for east Timor ready on 30 June. Jill is back!

Today in some manner, no matter how small, make the way smother for at least one person.

HSR R Mecredy


MEXICAN BEEF STEW Serves 4. Prep and cook time 3 hours 10 minutes. Ingredients: ¼ cup (40g) plain flour 1½ tablespoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 1.5kg gravy beef or shin beef, diced 1½ tablespoons olive oil 1 large brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 long green chillies, seeded and chopped 1 litre (4 cups) beef stock Method: 1. Preheat oven to 160c (140C fan-forced). 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, ground cumin, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Toss the beef in the mixture. Be sure to shake the excess flour off the beef or it will burn. Reserve the flour mixture. 3. Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large enamel pot (or other flame and oven-proof pot) over a medium-high heat. Brown a quarter of the beef until beautifully golden on all sides. Transfer from the pot to bowl and cook the remaining beef in three more batches. 4. In the same pan, heat the remaining oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the tomato paste and green chillies, and sauté for a further minute. 5. Return the beef to the pot, along with any remaining flour mixture from Step 1. Stir in the stock. Place the lid on the pot and bake in the oven for 2-2½ hours or until the beef in very tender. 6. Serve with flatbread (see recipe below), sour cream and a fresh tomato salsa, if desired. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. FLATBREAD Makes 8. Prep and cook time 25 minutes. Ingredients: 4 cups (600g) plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 100g butter 1½ cups (375ml) milk ¼ cup (600ml) olive oil Method: 1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Heat butter and milk in a jug until butter is just melted. Make a well in the centre of flour and pour milk and butter in, gradually bringing flour in from the sides. When flour is incorporated, you should have a soft dough. Knead dough for at least 5

minutes on a floured surface, until it is stretchy. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. This process can also be done in the bowl of an electric mixer or food processor using the dough hook. 2. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and allow to rest at room temperature for half an hour or so. Divide dough into eight pieces (or more, if you want smaller flatbreads) and roll out on a floured surface as thinly as you can. I am never able to achieve perfect circles, so I have decided that I like the irregularly shaped flatbread better! 3. Heat a generous splash of olive in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. When oil is hot, place a piece of flatbread in the base. It will start to bubble up. When the edges are starting to look golden and the bread is becoming less floury-looking around the edges (about 40 seconds to 1 minute), flip the bread carefully with a spatula. Cook for a further 40 seconds to 1 minute and remove to a piece of paper towel. Repeat with the remaining dough. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Julie’s tip: Once cooked and cooled, the flatbreads can be stored in plastic wrap for a day or so, but they are really better cooked and eaten fresh.

Recipes by Julie Goodwin, Women’s Weekly, April 2013


JUNE

SATURDAY 22 CWA Craft Day WEDNESDAY 26 Christmas in June at St John’s SATURDAY 29 DFNC Black-tie Ball Town Hall

Bealiba Playgroup meets every Wednesday from 10am-11am 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 3-5pm Wednesdays at the Pre-school

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, 2pm, third Monday monthly, 75 Broadway, Dunolly

Dunolly St George Lodge, fourth Saturday monthly

Dunolly Town Hall/Court House C’ttee, 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-6pm

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 meet second Sunday monthly, 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 & Dist. Historical Soc. meeting second Monday monthly, 7.30pm at the Golf Club

Tarnagulla Action Group meeting, third Monday monthly, 7.30pm at the Golf Club

Welcome Record Committee meeting, 2pm second Monday monthly in the office

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BEEKEEPERS UNITE TO MEET CHALLENGES AHEAD Beekeepers from across Victoria gathered in Bendigo recently to discuss the health of their industry and the bee colonies that underpin it. The 114th annual conference of the Victorian Apiarists Association was officially opened by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh who emphasised the importance of the industry to Victoria's agricultural sector and the broader economy. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Apiary Officers Daniel Martin and Joe Riordan presented at the conference and also introduced a varroa expert from the United States. Varroa is a parasitic mite which weakens and kills honey bee colonies and can also transmit honey bee viruses. Australia is now the only major honey-producing country free of varroa. "There was information on surveillance and preparedness for varroa mite and updates on topics including the deployment of sentinel hives and the training we're providing for Quarantine Response Team members," Mr Martin said. "The conference covered a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on the health of our bee colonies and the things that industry and hobbyists alike can do to protect colonies and prepare for challenges that lie ahead." Key note speaker for the event was visiting US expert Jody Gerdts from the University of Minnesota's Department of Entomology. Ms Gerdts leads the university's in-field support to beekeepers living with the challenge of varroa. Ms Gerdts presented on US efforts to work with commercial beekeepers to develop honey bee lines that exhibit disease and parasitic mite resistance, in the hope these findings can help the Australian honey bee industry in the event that varroa mites were to reach our shores. "We couldn't have wished for a better speaker than Jody who, in addition to research insights, brings with her a family tradition of beekeeping and a wealth of experience working with beekeepers to address the challenge of varroa – if we're to meet that challenge, we're all going to have to pull together," Mr Martin said. During her time in Australia Ms Gerdts will be spending time with industry and presenting to a gathering of Greater Melbourne beekeeping associations.

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A LIGHT OPERA WEEKEND WITH GILBERT & SULLIVAN

22 & 23 JUNE

Saturday 22nd – 1pm “Topsy Turvy” with Jim Broadbent, Allen Corduner, Timothy Spall & Leslie

Manvile. Winner of 2 Academy Awards including best costume design and

best make-up, also 2 New York Film Critics’ awards - best picture and

best direction.

3.50 p.m

“The Mikado” starring William Conrad, Clive Revill, Anne Collins, John

Stewart, Stafford Dean as Poo Bah & Kate Flowers as Tum Tum.

Sunday 23rd – 1pm “Interrupted Melody”. Story of Majorie Lawrence’s success with her battle

with polio and her eventual career comeback. Starring Glenn Ford, Eleanor

Parker and Roger Moore.

3pm

“Pirates of Penzance” starring Jon English, Simon Gallaher, Helen

Donaldson & Toni Lamond.

Admission Members 1 movie - $6 per person.

2 movies - $10

Non Members

1 movie - $9 per person.

2 movies - $14

PLEASE NOTE – MOVIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

For enquiries phone Allen on 0408 396 844.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH ANDRE RIEU

The Casablanca Movie Club Inc. and the Cambrian Hotel invite you to

attend Christmas In July with Andre Rieu.

When: Saturday 20th July, 2013.

Where Cambrian Hotel, Nolan Street, Maryborough.

Time: 12.30 p.m.

Cost Only $25.00 per person for a beautiful two course Christmas Dinner

(Turkey and pork served with vegetables)


22 June Karaoke night at The Royal Hotel 20 July Oozin Blues at The Royal Hotel Inglewood. Arvo gig 28 July The Hornets at The Maldon Blues Club. 2.30 to 6pm Oozin Blues at The Sleepy Hollow Blues Club Geelong. Arvo Gig. 18 August Oozin Blues at St Andrews Hotel 3 till 6. 8 September Dave Diprose and Pacific Blues Union. At The Maldon Blues Club. 2.30 to 6pm. 19 and 20 October Oozin Blues at The Anglesea Music Festival. 20 October John Luke Shelley and High Speed steel. 2.30 to 6pm. 1 December Spectrum at The Maldon Blues Club. For any gig updates please email [email protected]

Jan Stephenson

PROTECTION FOR THE FINAL RESTING PLACE OF LOVED

ONES The Victorian Coalition Government has rejected a push for expiry dates on gravesites at cemeteries, Mister for Health, David Davis said. Speaking at the first annual cemeteries forum, Mr Davis said the Coalition Government had no plans to change the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 to introduce limited tenure for the interment of bodily remains in Victorian cemeteries. “The Coalition government acknowledges the unique role cemeteries play in documenting the history and heritage of Victoria, along with individual family histories,” Mr Davis said. “This is of primary importance and must be protected.” Mr Davis said the Coalition Government was preparing a new Metropolitan Planning Strategy to manage growth and change over the next 30 to 40 years. “The strategy will consider the additional land needed for cemetery purposes, particularly in growth areas,” Mr Davis said. “Unlike the previous Labor Government’s Melbourne 2030, this strategy will address the requirements of cemeteries.” Mr Davis said the Coalition Government was committed to working with the sector to develop a strategic approach to addressing challenges identified in a review of Class A Cemetery Trusts. “A Ministerial Advisory Committee for Cemeteries and Crematoria will be established to advise me on measure to strengthen sector wide planning and governance, and improve the sustainability and efficiency of the sector, to better meet the needs of the community,” Mr Davis said “The Ministerial Advisory Committee will strengthen engagement between the sector and the Coalition Government. “I will have a broad membership that brings skills in corporate governance, finance, law, business, management, community service, land planning, environmental management and industry. “We know that we need to find more land, and we know we need to look at other innovative solutions. “Land acquisition for cemeteries has increased under the Coalition Government.”

Courtesy The Mercury Carisbrook

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LIGHTNING PREMIERSHIP On Friday, the senior students from Dunolly Primary School went to the annual Lightning Premiership, inter-school’s sports day. The grades 3,4,5 and 6 students had a choice of either soccer or netball. Unfortunately I didn’t see the netballers as I heard they were fantastic and did the school proud. It is quite well known around the region that Dunolly has some very professional and skilled netballers. I was lucky enough to see some of these girls win the grand final last year with their coach Mrs Gibbs. I have the privilege of being one of the mums to one of the children who went to the soccer. My boy, Hugo, is an avid soccer lover and plays every Saturday at this time year and last year even represented the region as captain in Melbourne. Hugo was the only child from Dunolly Primary School who plays regularly. What really impressed me though, was that experience didn’t matter a bit! I was incredibly proud of all the children who participated. They had fun and supported each other with gusto. The Division One boys played three matches. The first two matches were both draws. There were many near goals with Leon and Josh attacking with ferocious speed. Tommy and Tyler keeping heir opposition in check and playing solidly. Ben and Aaron were just on the ball any time it came near them and Fraser showed a remarkable ability to defend and chased the ball with a huge smile on his face! Neville did the team proud with his constant running to get to the ball and when Luke got the chance to get in the mid-field position, he was ruthless; he seemed to always be at the ball! Hugo was coach and captain. I call Hugo ‘Dammo’ because of his surname and at Maryborough Soccer the parents call him ‘Demo’ (short for demolition) for his extreme defending skills! If the ball gets near him, he stops it any way he can and kicks it back towards his colleagues and away from the opponent’s goal before you can say ‘Boo’. The third match was against the St Augustine team. This game was incredibly exciting because out of their team, there was only one player who I didn’t recognise as a competitive player in Maryborough on Saturdays. Every other member of St Augustine’s team had been playing soccer since they were in Prep or Grade One. Three of their players were especially good and had superb foot skills. The other two games they played earlier in the day resulted in seven goals for the Saints. The game was a

definite nail biter! Jack was the goalie for every game and was almost impossible to get past. He proved that in this game when quite a few times the ball shot towards him and would have made a lesser goalie shake at the knees! But our young Jack did Dunolly proud resisting some painfully fast balls. Only one ball got through in the whole game. Amazing! I felt so proud of the guys! The Division Two guys and gal (we were lucky to have Jess with us) succeeded in getting a goal. This was by the smiling assassin, Fraser! The team work again in this group was fantastic. Any goal is the result of communication and help from others. It seemed that every time I looked at the kids playing, there were smiles abound! Samuel and Levi seemed to be smiling and bouncing their way through most of the games along with Lachie! Alex guarded the goals with professionalism. Unfortunately I couldn’t watch all of their games as Eli, my little man was in ‘terrible two’s mode’ that day but what I saw was so impressive. Rogie has got the touch when it comes to controlling the ball! His foot skills were very natural and he just kept on running with the ball. That is a tricky skill to learn. Jacob had no trouble acquiring the ball and passing it on. Brayden, the captain was very consistent and kept a keen eye on the team. Hugo has played competitively in cricket with charming Jess, so it was no surprise to me to see her always trying to get to the ball and just being the brilliant team player that she is. Bryce had a great day and seemed to enjoy laughing along with everyone, the opposition as well! He was a great morale booster to the team. I really hope that I didn’t miss anyone as everybody made the day fun. Mrs P is, of course, a fantastic teacher and made the morning go smoothly. Also, Mrs Gibbs did the soccer training in the weeks before the Lightning Premiership and was amazing, as usual! Dunolly Primary, in my opinion has some of the best teachers in Victoria and we are so lucky to be able to experience great days like Friday. I had a ball!

Bec Damjanovski

Prep Transition Our Prep transition program will be commencing in Term 3 which means that we will be taking enrolments now. If you have a child coming to Dunolly PS in 2014, or you know of a family who will be starting in Prep in 2014, you can pick up enrolment packages from the office now. I will be taking enrolment packages to the kinder as well.


Taking our concerns to the top Loddon Shire has taken its seat at the table this week as more than 1000 mayors, councillors and council executives from right around Australia gather in Canberra for the annual National General Assembly of Local Government. This year’s event, organised and hosted by the Australian Local Government Association, is the biggest in ALGA’s 20-year history. Loddon Shire is represented by Cr Gavan Holt, Chief Executive Officer John McLinden and myself, with support from Executive Assistant Lynne Habner. The Assembly officially opened Sunday, 16 June, with a Welcome Reception at the National Convention Centre and will conclude on Wednesday. A key element of the conference is the launch of ALGA's election document to be presented to all political parties. The submission, entitled A 10-Point Plan for Resourcing Community Priorities, outlines local government's core priorities and proposes a list of specific actions needed at the federal level to build resilience in local communities. The referendum on changing the Australian Constitution to include local government, planned for 14 September, is one of the “hot topics” to be canvassed. Other highlights of the program include talks with the nation’s leaders and decision-makers, debates and discussions on regional and common issues, the presentation of the National Awards for Local Government, official conference dinners and a partners’ selection of tours around Canberra. The three of us also plan to advocate for our community as part of two larger regional lobby groups – the Murray River Group of Councils and the 17-member Riverina and Murray Regional Organisation of Councils. Don’t miss out on the fun Council has just released two new tourism brochures designed to help visitors and locals alike to see more of the Shire. The Boort Wetlands/Farm Gate Tours self-drive brochure has been produced jointly by the Boort Tourism Group and Council’s Tourism Department. It covers the history and attractions of seven popular wetland sites around Boort, as well as introducing people to some of the area’s best-known tourist drawcards. An easy-to-follow map inside – with QR code included – shows how to find your way around. The second publication is Council’s Calendar of Events brochure for 2013/14 – the third time the Shire has produced this pocket guide to what’s on around the municipality. Tourism Manager Robyn Vella says the event listing has proven a

winner for the Shire. “It’s certainly been successful, with organisers of events wanting to be a part of it,” Robyn says. “We’ve seen an increase in the number and variety of events entered – new ones this year, for example, are the Bridgewater Wool, Wheat and Wine Festival, Boort Angling Club’s carp fishing competition, Inglewood’s Blue Eucy Heritage Festival and Boort Tourism’s Luncheon by the Lake. “We also know they’ve been well used – we printed 1500 copies last year and would have less than 200 left.” For details on where to find the new brochures, or for any tourism queries, please phone the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 5494 3489. Training opportunity Council’s Economy and Community Department is keen to offer some training for local business operators focusing on their use of online technology. First, though, Council wants to hear from you so that we can understand your needs and, ultimately, deliver an effective suite of training workshops. Please click on the following link to give us your feedback – www.surveymonkey.com/s/FZFSJK7 If you would prefer to complete the survey on paper, please contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 5494 1257 for a hard copy. The survey will close at the end of this month. Rewards for seniors An invitation to morning tea at Government House in Melbourne next October awaits shortlisted nominees in this year’s Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Nominations are now open for the awards, which seek to recognise community-minded Victorians aged over 60 years. For more details, and to find a nomination form, go to www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au Loddon Shire residents can pick up forms at the Shire Offices in Wedderburn and Serpentine or their local senior citizens club or contact Kylie Jones at Council’s Community Care Department on 5437 7999. Nominations close on Friday 19 July. Grants on offer Non-profit groups representing culturally diverse communities are invited to put their hands up for grants of between $20,000 and $100,000 to upgrade their facilities. The money is available through the Victorian Government’s Small Capital Infrastructure Grants Program, but applications must be lodged by 28 June. The idea is to encourage improvements to venues used by community organisations to hold social activities, provide support services and teach community languages. Last year, these grants helped build new car parking areas, improve disability access, put in new floor

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AUTUMN DOMESTIC FIREWOOD COLLECTION

SEASON ENDS ON 30 JUNE The autumn 2013 Firewood Collection Season will close across Victoria at the end of this month, Sunday, 30 June, 2013. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Statewide Land and Fire Coordinator Rob Price said: “We want to remind people that, from the 1st of July 2013, all designated firewood collection areas will be closed over the winter period and it won’t be legal for people to collect firewood on public land until the start of the Spring Firewood Collection Season. “Anyone wanting to collect firewood before the end of the autumn firewood season should be aware that some designated firewood collection areas may already be closed because the supply in that area has already been exhausted,” Mr Price said. “The public will be able to start collecting firewood again from designated firewood collection areas from 1 September 2013.” DEPI and Parks Victoria staff will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves during winter to ensure people are doing the right thing. Firewood collection is only permitted during designated times of the year and from designated firewood collection areas. Typical on the spot fines are around $560. Offences that go to court may be liable for fines up to $7042, one year imprisonment or both. For more information and updates visit www.depi.vic.gov.au/firewood or call the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

DEPI Media Release

coverings, fit out new kitchens, libraries and dining areas, install new heating and cooling and construct a new community hall. Apply online at www.omac.smartygrants.com.au/CPCIF2013 For more information, phone 9651 0628 or email [email protected] Recipes needed The deadline is fast approaching for contributions to Wedderburn Kindergarten committee’s latest fundraising cookbook. President Stacey McCoy says copies of favourite recipes from anyone in the Wedderburn community would be most welcome by Friday of next week, 28 June). Copies of recipes can be sent to the kindergarten at PO Box 157, Wedderburn 3518. Alternatively, contact Stacey on 0427 515 993 or vice-president Kylie Cunningham on 0409 389 916.

Cr Geoff Curnow

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BEALIBA HOTEL, BEALIBA Morgan Edwards opened his Bridge Hotel in Bealiba in 1862 or a little earlier. It was in Main St on the west side of the small bridge diagonally opposite the Commercial Hotel. It was a small wooden hotel. Edwards put in a racetrack on the flat between the hotel and Cochranes Creek. In 1867 when the Tunstalls Rush was on Edwards closed his hotel in Bealiba and opened a new Bridge Hotel there. When Tunstalls failed later that year he returned and reopened his old Bridge Hotel. In December 1867 his wife Johanna had him charged with violent assault but when she didn’t appear in court the charge was withdrawn. It would appear the problem did not go away. She had him charged several more times but each time she did not appear in court. Johanna Edwards died at the hotel in April 1869. A few weeks before she had given birth to a boy who died the following day. She continued bleeding. She was also regularly drunk. Witnesses stated that she also had numerous injuries which they said came from her husband. Dr Bridgeman filled out the death certificate as inanition – loss of blood after childbirth. Some of the townsfolk thought the cause of death should have been looked into more closely but it never was. Morgan Edwards sold the hotel in 1874 to a butcher in Bealiba named William Crichton. He probably let the hotel out but it is unknown who the licensee was. It may have been closed for some of this period. When the railway was extended to Bealiba he renamed the hotel the Railway Hotel. Crichton sold the hotel in 1879 to Thomas Potts. Potts renamed it the Bealiba Hotel. After Thomas Potts died in 1886 his son Thomas H Potts took over. Edwin Darby purchased the hotel in 1891 and was at times also the licensee. The Bealiba Hotel was de-licensed on 31 December 1912. Licensees Morgan Edwards 1862-1874 Bridge Hotel unknown 1874-1878 Elizabeth Shultz 1878-1879 Railway Hotel Thomas Potts 1879-1886 Bealiba Hotel Thomas H Potts 1886-1890 Edwin C Darby 1891-1900 owner till 1912

Annie Oakley 1901 Edwin C Darby 1902-1903 Henry B Coates 1904 Edwin C Darby 1905-1906 Alice M Treacy 1907-1911 also known as Mary Ann Tracey Clara E Klug 1911-1912 Closed 1912

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE ARCHERS On Wednesday, 5 June 2013, five members of The Golden Triangle Archers made their yearly pilgrimage to represent Dunolly at the Hunter Valley Traditional Archers (HVTA) Annual Queens Birthday Two Day Gathering. Our members were Andy, Jeanna, Jack and Luke Guelen and Geoff Blake (Blakey) from Donald Archers. We travelled through the night and arriving at 7.30am to a warm fire and hot cuppa. We assembled on Saturday morning for muster with the other 151 archers and their families for a great weekend. The events included two 20 target field courses with very tricky shots and one 20 target broadhead course. This is a very strict course with each group of 5 or 6 archers using a walkie-talkie to keep contact with other groups on the course so no accidents happen AT ALL! HVTA is the only archery club in Australia with insurance for such a course. There were scored novelty shoots such as: the Running Pig, (a rubber pig on a rope pulley), FluFlu (aerial disc shooting). The Hunt (10 timed targets on a small bush course), Speed Round (6 timed targets shooting down from a fixed platform), Axe & Knife throwing (throwing at 3 hard wood target blocks), one block was turned to kindling after day 1. The Clout (shooting a 2 inch wide piece of timber 6 foot tall from 100 yards). We had fantastic weather all weekend and everyone enjoyed themselves. By 4pm Sunday afternoon everyone had finished their events, handed in their scores and looking forward to the presentation and raffle. The categories were Men, Ladies, Juniors and Cubs first, second and third, the classes were Longbow, Recurve, Primative and Horsebow. Congratulations go to: Andy, 1

st Horsebow,

Luke, Cubs 1st Recurve,

Jack, Cubs 1st Longbow

1st Knife Throwing. Well Done Boys!

Thank you Blakey for putting up with us Guelens for a total of 26 plus hours in the car, you’re a trooper. A huge thankyou to HVTA for another fantastic Gathering, for allowing us to camp longer than just the weekend and for all your hospitality, we’ll see you at Dunolly 2 day shoot in August. The golden Triangle Archers meet behind the cricket oval on the second Sunday of the month, muster at 10am. A barbecue lunch is available for a small fee and equipment for hire. For more information call Sharon Hiley at Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre on 5468 1511, or just show up on a shoot day.

Jeanna Guelen

Winners on the day, Andy, Luke and Jack


THE COTTAGE BY THE STREAM By a sparkling stream which gurgles in a most

delightful way Over rocks and pebbles, stones and sand, as it

skips along all day, Sits a lovely homely cottage with green pastures

all about, And a whisp of grey-white smoke which rises

from the chimney spout.

The window panes look sparkling too, the way that windows should.

They tell of love in this wee house of clay and bricks and wood.

A brand new mother waits here for her farmer to come home

From working in their other fields of stubble, soil, and stone.

Sounds of singing fill the air, a tiny baby stirs, A product of their love so true, of his and also

hers. Her heart, so full of happiness, feels it will burst

for sure. It’s chock-a-block with all God’s gifts: it can’t hold

any more.

The cake is baked, the dinner’s ready, she sees the horses now,

They’re glad to finish for the day, hard work to pull that plough.

Her man is whistling, very soon now he’ll be done unhitching:

And he’s happy, the house is now a home, ‘cause there’s cooking’ in the kitchen.

John O’Brien

A CHECK UP I went to the doctor for a check up today

And I had quite a lot to say I told him I had a pain in my heart And it seemed to stop and start.

He said not to worry about that Just to get rid of some of the fat I told him about my itchy nose And the rash between my toes.

I said I got a very sore hip

And it really gave me the pip It’s the same as what I’ve got in my neck

I’d like to get rid of it by heck.

My main concern is my liver It makes me shake and shiver

I notice my eyes aren’t very good They don’t work as good as they could.

I have troubles walking as you can see

My legs are numb up to my knees It makes it very hard for walking

But I don’t have any trouble talking.

I must say I got my money’s worth It’s the best answer I’ve had since birth

The doctor said my health is fine So I’ll celebrate with a glass of wine.

Elizabeth Rickards

WORD PYRAMID

1. Solve the word pyramid—14

- - Right (2)

- - - Marijuana (sl) (3)

- - - - East holy man (4)

- - - - - Mid east fruits (5)

2. Unscramble the 14 letters to reveal:

WR page 10 feature (9, 5)

Solution to last week’s puzzle:

1. YIY/CHAR/CARNT/RHEOLA

2. RHEOLA CHARITY CARNIVAL


THANK YOU I would like to thank my family and friends for cards, phone calls and personal wishes for my 99

th birthday. Also thanks to my niece Rhonda

from Geelong for taking me to Mildura for a holiday. We had a lovely time. Also special thanks to Norma and Maz for their help and for taking care of Ben.

Thanks to All Auntie Hazel

ROD STRATFORD PLUMBING Due to health reasons Rod Stratford Plumbing will closed from 29 May for twelve weeks until September.

FOR SALE Firewood $70 per metre. Dunolly Demolition and Salvage yard. Ph 5468 1766. Mob 0409 946 340.

DFNC Home game this Saturday, 22 June versus Maldon FNC. Come and support the Dunolly Eagles.

CONDOLENCES The Dunolly Football Netball Club pass on our condolences to the Edwards Family on the recent passing of Shirley, long-time supporter and friend of the DFNC. Our thoughts are also with the family and friend of the late Doug Beasy, former Dunolly and Carlton champion who passed away recently.

DFNC SPONSOR PRIZE WINNERS Winners of this year’s sponsors’ prizes are: Novotel accommodation package Gary Lavars Dinner for two at the Railway Hotel Chris Williams Thanks again to all who support DFNC in many ways.

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This week Dunolly will be holding a Mystery Envelope night. All supporters and players are encouraged to come. Tickets available from Brookie D. NETBALL REPORT Under 13s had an amazing win over a determined Bushy side. Maddy Hall played a versatile game and Natasha Thake had a good defensive game. Under 17s had a draw after a few bad passes in the last quarter. Better players were Sophie Mcquin and Kelly. C Grade implemented many skills they had been learning at training and prove every week their commitment and improvement. Best ons went to Tiffany and Nicole. B Grade keep improving as a unit, showcasing their increasing capabilities by taking out another win and increasing their position in the top 8. Best on Peta Dodson. A Grade had another confident win, implementing many great passages of play. Brooke Bellanger made her netball debut, which was a great motivation and morale booster for the rest of the team. FOOTBALL REPORT The Under 17s had the unusual task of kicking off the day at Hedges Oval against Maldon. The week’s rest seemed to really benefit the boys as set up the win on the bigger oval with a 5 goal to 1 first half. Best players were "son of a gun" Matthew Gibbs with 3 goals, Dominic Silwa and under 16 interleague rep Pat MacGregor The Reserves would have gone into this game against Bushy quietly confident as they were sitting higher on the ladder and had some quality players returning. Bushy had other ideas and really took it to the boys. With scores level at 3/4 time the game was in the balance but a lack of discipline throughout the day saw us get rolled. Better players were Hunty, Chocolates, Taylor Gale and Luke Schodde. It was a tough night for the selectors on Thursday night as 5 changes were made to a winning side. With 3 very cold recruits arriving from the NT and Brendan Nolan coming from Melbourne it took a bit of time for all of the boys to gel. The boys were a little too handball happy and constantly turned the ball over. The only real highlight of the game was a 61m bomb from Murphy after the 3/4 time siren. Despite Bushy’s best efforts we managed to hang on by a point. Best players were Jesse, Evan, Des and the silver fox Thommo.

Alisha Conlin-Hurd

Last Saturday the winners of the Dunolly Quality Meats vouchers and other great prizes were: NTP 16

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Ladies Loretta Parker 90-20-70 Men Greg Dobbin 76-15-61 This Saturday is the annual Fred Robertson memorial Trophy. On Sunday we travel to Avoca for the annual Tri Nations Event between Avoca v Dunolly v Talbot.

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