Volume 30 Issue 34 Wednesday 9 September 2015 Donation: 50c

The Dunolly and District Community News

Dunolly’s Briella Gibbs and Maddie Hall received top honours at the League vote count last Monday week. More than 400 people attended the MCDFNL Best and Fairest vote count along with guest speaker Eloise Southby, who played netball for Australia. Briella Gibbs won the 13 and under vote, receiving 37 votes. Her nearest rival was nine votes behind her. Briella was described by the league representative as a classy, fast mid-court player, who has been in the MCDFNL interleague squad for the past two seasons. She is known for consistently getting intercepts all over the court and displays lovely feeding into her goalie team mates. Briella has had an exceptional year; her work rate is outstanding and she also played up in the 15s in centre for the year. Maddie Hall won the League 15 and under Best and Fairest vote count, along with two other girls, receiving 26 votes. Maddie has been a stand out ever since

starting netball. She commands the ball and reads the play well, gaining many intercepts during a game. The league representative said that Maddie is a very versatile player who is currently playing in defence. Maddie has represented the league in the 13 and under age group and has also won the Runners Up award in 2012/13. Both girls are captains of their teams and always lead their teams well. We congratulate the girls and look forward to watching them play netball for Dunolly and beyond in the future.

Photos and article by Judith Gibbs, Netball Coordinator

Briella Gibbs Mattie Hall

DUNOLLY FOOTBALL AND NETBALL CLUB JUNIOR VOTE COUNT FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER AT

THE CLUB ROOMS - 6.00PM.

SENIOR VOTE COUNT NEXT FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER (SEE DETAILS PAGE 19)

DON’T FORGET BOTH TOWN MARKETS ON THIS WEEKEND

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INDEX Rosie’s Ramble Page 2 Letters Page 3 Vicky’s View Page 7 Church News Page 9 Sankalpa and Me Page 10 Dunolly Primary School Page 12 Loddon Mayoral Column Page 14 Vegie Patch Page 16 Neighbourhood House Page 17 Important Dates Page 18 Classifieds Page 19 Crossword Page 20 Central Goldfields Shire Page 21 Tailings Page 22 Sport Page 23

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ROSIE’S RAMBLE

Congratulations to the women’s cricket team in England - Ashes Winners! Some woman in New South Wales is trying to set up an Immunisation–free child care center. As far as I am concerned, this would be a misnomer. Heard something the other day about some banks not issuing cheque books anymore. Too much trouble to process them. Surely this is discrimination against some older people (and Luddites like me). I don’t think Luddites is the correct word, but it will have to do. We were watching the news the other night and it showed China celebrating the end of WW2. Mr Putin and the Chinese leader were walking together, apparently chatting. I wonder what language they were using? How dare the majority of Australians grizzle about living conditions, government etc., when we see what is going on in Syria and other countries, and see all those sad people who are forced to run away from home. Does anyone know anything about the decorative urns at each end of the roof of Desmond’s on Broadway next to the hairdresser? They look vaguely like funeral urns. Do hope no one’s Grannie is up there in them. Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the mower is? (Probably lurking in the shed with a flat battery and no fuel).

Rosie

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THOSE SPECIAL MEDIA MOMENTS Did you happen to catch the outcome of the Most Profound Media Comment of the Month awards? First prize for August went to the PM’s important announcement that came complete with trademark hand gestures when the stock market started to wobble. The perceptive observation was delivered with the utmost seriousness and no doubt designed to comfort: “Look, ah, (pause) stock markets, ah, go up... and down.” Who knew? The PM just managed to pip a young television journalist who claimed second prize with her insightful piece to camera during flash floods in NSW. Armed with brolly and gumboots while standing on a roadway in front of a torrent of water enveloping a deserted vehicle, the reporter deftly informed viewers: “As you can see behind me, the road is cut and traffic is unable to get through!” Now who would have anticipated that? Both prize-winning entries will go into the barrel for the Most Profound Media Comment of the Year awards, along with previous monthly gems that brought us fascinating stand-alone facts from radio, television and press. Hard to top will be: “The deceased was shot and fatally killed!” but do not discount the splendid work of a radio announcer who unwittingly promoted his competition by suggesting that: “You can get someone to enter you or you can enter yourself!” Others in the running to take out the annual prize are Senator John Madigan’s whimsical: “Submarines are the spaceships of the ocean” and the chronological court report concerning: “The young man who was slapped in the face and then kicked in the altercation.” Everyone can assist with the judging. All you need to do is take in what is actually said or written in the media and run it carefully past your brain when the power’s on. Believe me, there’s a circus out there and it’s free! However, don’t try this while driving if you have an offbeat sense of humour. Trust me. A dear friend and I could have so easily perished after tuning in to a country radio station where a live broadcast of a small town talent quest was in full swing. Lord love her, I think it was ‘Aunty Deidre’ who got us giggling with a risky crack at opera but the local compere sent us silly and close to spearing off the road when he announced with great pomp and ceremony: “And now Leon... will play with his wife on the piano!” And that’s the truth!

Mike Lester

LETTERS

THANK YOU We are sorry for the delay to say thank you to the following people for their service to the Dunolly SES. Barry Cann for his service as Controller and as a serving member, Teresa Cann for her service as a support member and Eva Hartman for her service as a support member. We would also like to say a very big thank you to Harold Sturni for all his help within the Dunolly Unit with the chainsaws. Thanks to all from the Dunolly SES,

Tony Mullan, Controller

UPDATE Recycle, cycle ART Dunolly is up and running with a well-attended workshop in Rachel Buckley’s shed last Saturday. Several bikes were taken away to be decorated and many others are in various stages of being dismantled and reassembled in artistic forms. Next session is at Rachel’s shed on Tuesday 15 September at 1.00pm to 4.00pm, then the following Saturday 19 September also at 1.00pm to 4.pm. Bring any spanners, tools etc. that may be useful. There will also be a planning session on Tuesday 15 at the Art Group at the Neighbourhood Centre at 10.00am to 12 noon Hope to see you there! All welcome! Check our Facebook page. Anna Ashton

TECHNOLOGY V OUTDOORS What has happened to all our young people? Why aren’t they outside riding their bikes, skateboarding, playing street-cricket or kicking a ball in the park? Because they are all inside on their computers or IPods of course. It would seem that the modern, technological age has taken over all generations now. This obsession does not confine itself to the kids either as most twenty-somethings of my acquaintance have their IPhone or IPod welded to their hands. Whether eating out or just sitting around at home, these devices take up more concentration than do the people socialising with the gadget holders, who might respond with a grunt and a glance in the speaker’s direction and immediately return to their mysterious world of whatever they do. It is fortunate that Dunolly has some very keen and able junior netball and football teams which keep these youngsters busy exercising out in the fresh air and our Primary School has a heavy emphasis on sport with all the students taking part. However for the majority of youth in general it is a rather worrying prospect when machines take over physical activity.

Cynthia Lindsay

Quotes by Abraham Lincoln This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it.

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Cordial Competition Do You Make The Best Cordial?

As part of the Dunolly Family Picnic on the G & S Festival Weekend, (10-11 Oct)

we are holding a cordial competition. There is a trade class and home-made class.

It is Citrus Season

so thumb your nose at the winter cold and make us a batch of your best cordial. Entries can be left at The Golden Grain until 4 October. Please ensure all contact details are noted.

SONGS OF TRAVEL Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2.00pm

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THE ART OF SONG One of the great, forgotten performance styles is to be rescued from undeserved obscurity when Buckley’s of Dunolly presents an afternoon soiree of art songs on 12 and 13 September 2015. From the eighteenth century through to the middle of the twentieth century, private homes regularly presented programs of songs for soloist and piano. The grandest residences boasted salons specifically for such occasions, and guests would be invited, for a nominal donation, to enjoy songs by some of the greatest composers in the world, performed by the very finest musicians available. Singers such as Jenny Lind, Adelina Patti, Nellie Melba and Clara Butt all supplemented their incomes by performing at some of the more prominent soirees. The practice was particularly popular throughout the British Empire, and consequently many English composers set to music the works of well-known poets. Art Song soirees died out with the advent of recorded music and other forms of home entertainment. Buckley’s of Dunolly is proud to present a revival of this performance style with a program of English and French Songs from rising soprano Piera Dennerstein, accompanied by the internationally acclaimed Pam Christie on the piano. Piera will sing songs written by Sir

Benjamin Britten, Roger Quilter and Australia’s own Margaret Sutherland. Piera has performed in Dunolly with the Savoy Opera Company and is in much demand in Melbourne, currently working with the Opera Studio. Pam Christie will also accompany baritone Jamie Moffat, who sang in the inaugural concert at Buckley’s of Dunolly and is currently working with Citiopera in Melbourne, in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ moving song cycle, Songs of Travel. This setting of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson covers the entire spectrum of emotion, and Jamie’s performance of the piece in November 2014 was described by one critic as “radiant in tone and executed with commitment and sincerity throughout.” Rachel Buckley will act not only as hostess but will provide an expert commentary on the Vaughan Williams cycle. These performers and this music will be heard as intended, in an intimate setting, performed live, with the unique bond between performers and audience that only live performance can provide. Buckley’s of Dunolly looks forward to welcoming you.

Rachel Buckley

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NOTES FROM OUR NOTES FROM OUR COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR

It is disappointing to see that public safety is being put at risk by an individual who enjoys what can only be described as needless vandalism. Sometime on Saturday night, 5 September, someone has bent over to the ground 40 plus guide posts on the Dunolly –St Arnaud/Moliagul/Whela Road intersection. There is no doubt that the vandalism is intentional and done with a malicious intent. Council officers were informed of the damage on Monday morning and upon inspection found all posts flat on the ground. This is not the first time that Council have had to repair damage caused intentionally. Several weeks ago kerbing was pulled out by someone with machinery; the kerbing was put in place to keep vehicles from cutting corners. Although some are unhappy with necessary changes that were made at the intersection for safety reasons, this is no excuse for poor driving by corner cutting, and now the needless vandalism that has taken place. Not only is this costing all in the community a considerable amount of money to reinstall or repair the damage, but it is also putting members of the travelling public at risk as these traffic devices are there for a reason. How someone can put so much effort and go out of their way to cause so much damage is unfathomable. This incident was reported to the Dunolly Police for follow up. I urge anyone with information or if anyone sees someone causing damage to contact the Dunolly Police immediately on 5468 1100.

Cr Bob Henderson

THE BIG MATCH Driving to Bendigo at the weekend I reached Newbridge to find a traffic jam! The cars were lined up waiting to enter the football ground. From the balloons and signs, I had a hint that something was on. Continuing on towards Bendigo the stream of cars was unrelenting, compared with the normal five to fifteen. Being Saturday and listening to the ‘Coodabeens’ on ABC radio I discovered that there was a grand final on at Newbridge. Bridgewater and Mittiamo were the teams to play the final, but it was intriguing to see the interest it had generated, especially from Bendigo. Bridgewater was the favourite having five grand final wins under their belt and that was the result on Saturday but it didn’t stop the enthusiasm of those attending. All I was thinking was that I would be facing all those cars heading home again but here was only one idiot. Had to be seen to be believed! Country footy is a long way from dead.

Helen Jesser

TERRICK TERRIK PARK OPEN 2 - 4 OCTOBER A close-up look at a little-known, but highly significant, nature reserve is on offer with the 10th annual activities weekend coming up at Terrick Terrick National Park. This 5882ha property, 4km north of Mitiamo and 60km from Bendigo, contains the largest remnant of endangered northern plains grasslands in Victoria. The park supports more than 200 species of native flora, including many rare and threatened species, and is home to over 100 species of birds, including the Plains-wanderer, grey-crowned babbler and bush stone-curlew. It is also home to such native mammals and reptiles as the black wallaby, fat-tailed dunnart, striped legless lizard, hooded scaly foot and tree goanna. Secretary of the Friends of Terrick Terrick National Park Keith Stockwell said this year’s opening, planned for 2-4 October, would also mark the 10th anniversary of the group’s founding. “We provide a minibus for park tours, some with naturalists as guides, and there’ll be an early morning bird session on the Saturday. “There’ll be plant walks and evening presentations by guest speakers on the pre-European occupation of the area, a bush stone-curlew project at Lockwood and the identification of birds from their flight patterns.

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WELLNESS CENTRE OPENING WITH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

The official opening of Maryborough District Health Services’ new Wellness and Support Centre is planned for this week. A substantial community celebration is being organised to acknowledge the community’s significant and ongoing support and participation in the development of the Wellness Centre. The Premier of Victoria the Hon. Daniel Andrews MP is set to officially open the new Wellness and Support Centre. The Wellness and Support Centre is the fifth and final goal of the CancerCare Project. Other components of the project include a CT Scanner to aid in diagnosis, a Palliative Care Suite and private courtyard garden, a volunteer driven car, transporting Cancer patients to their appointments and treatments and an Oncology Day Unit with chemotherapy treatment delivered locally. MDHS CEO Terry Welch said: “The Wellness and Support Centre has been funded entirely by community based donations. We are hosting a community celebration to acknowledge the community’s support and participation in the development of the Wellness Centre and the whole CancerCare Project. I invite and encourage community members to join us this Friday. Let’s celebrate what we have achieved – we are improving health and well being by working together.” The event will celebrate the opening of the Wellness and Support Centre and the achievement of the final goal of the CancerCare project. Activities will include health displays and demonstrations, a BBQ, brass bands and guided tours through the Wellness and Support Centre. An invitation is extended to all community members to attend the opening on Friday 11 September commencing at 10.00am.

MDHS Media Release

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VICKY’S VIEW

Bridgewater on Loddon A lot of people were walking along the Loddon River at Bridgewater last Sunday. As we got out of the car the first person we saw was Kevin from Dunolly. The river is very wide here and a Loddon Shire notice board informed us it is one of only five waterskiing slalom and jump facilities in Australia that complies with international standards and hosts competitive events. Impressive photos on the board show the aftermath of the 2011 floods when 177 houses and 16

businesses in the local area were inundated. Much of the main street was under one metre of water and the river peaked at 7.9 metres. This is the second highest flood in Bridgewater history. The biggest was the Laanecoorie dam wall failure of 1909. No evidence of the flood was seen as we did the river walk. But plenty of new plantings were visible as we walked, and a self sown kangaroo apple was seen close to the river. At the site of an old blacksmith's shop an old cooling well was visible. The blacksmith would plunge hot metal into the water in the well as part of his art. All along the river houses open onto lovely views and on hot nights it must be great to catch a cool breeze floating off the river. Ducks with their ducklings in tow were swimming happily, taking no notice of the fishermen on the opposite shore or the boats motoring slowly up river. Protective mesh several metres high lined the bank adjacent to the ski

jump. During competitions the bank must be packed with spectators. Plenty of seats were placed at intervals along the path but the breeze was too cool to take advantage of them. Prior to 1863 a punt was used by Cobb and Co coaches to cross the river on their way to the Inglewood diggings. The first road bridge was opened in 1863 followed by the railway bridge in 1876. Old postcards printed onto tiles are part of a very eye catching mosiac under the current railway bridge. Further along an old man accompanied by middleaged children talked about learning to swim in the swimming hole near the weir eighty years ago. The weir and millrace wall were constructed out of basalt

blocks more than a century ago and are in very good condition. The river is really wide at this point and a watery island with trees and grasses is in the centre of it. The water was chuckling noisily over the weir and island. It is very beautiful. Some thoughtlessly left fishing line tangled nastily in short grass gave us a fright. It took quite a while to get off the trapped shoe and out of the grass into a bin. No wonder it kills water animals who have no hands to extricate themselves. It was surprising to find the discarded line because most of the river walk was very free of litter. Having never wandered around Bridgewater before we were both very pleasantly surprised to find so much to see and enjoy. We could have easily spent more time exploring this pretty place.

Vicky Frizzell

Photo by Marion Edwards

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FUNDING SECURITY FOR MEN’S SHEDS Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said Wannon Men’s Sheds would benefit from the Abbott Government’s Father’s Day announcement to secure funding for the organisation until 2019. Mr Tehan said Round 11 of the National Shed Development Programme was currently open and local Men’s Sheds in Wannon could apply for up to $8,000 in funding. Applications for round 11 close on 18 September. “Our local Wannon Men’s Sheds play a very important role in our community to keep men active and contributing to their mental health and physical well-being,” Mr Tehan said. “To provide certainty, the Abbott Government has guaranteed funding for Men’s Sheds for a further three years to 2019. The decision to guarantee funding will allow men’s sheds to maintain their shed, buy new tools or start new projects. It’s great news for the sheds and the men who use them.” The $4.5 million commitment over the next three years will also assist the Australian Men’s Sheds Association to develop and maintain relationships and linkages with health providers and employ strategies to more effectively reach and engage men. Mr Tehan said Men’s Sheds reduce social isolation, particularly for older men and people living in rural and remote areas.

Applications for grants are assessed by the Australian Men’s Shed Association, in accordance with guidelines agreed by the Department of Health. All sheds are eligible to apply for funding under the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP). Grants are awarded on a competitive basis up to a total of $8,000 (GST exclusive), with priority given to sheds in disadvantaged areas. Round 11 of the NSDP is currently open for applications. Sheds are able to apply for up to a total of $8,000 across three funding categories – tools, equipment, community projects and training; building maintenance and development; and health improvement activities.

Dan Tehan Media Release

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UNITING CHURCH NEWS This week the Uniting Church Car boot Sale will be on Saturday 12 September in the Church grounds with the hosts being the Dunolly CWA. Our Op Shop will be open too with $2.00 bags for all winter clothes and $5.00 for three bags. Come in to see these wonderful bargains. The Op Shop will also be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday as usual. Rev Gi Won Kang will be conducting our weekly service, not at the usual time of 9.30am, but in the afternoon at 2.30pm. Please make a note of this as for us it is something we have not had before! On 18 September our ‘Blokes Night Out’ will start at 6.30pm with a BBQ tea and Geoff Curnow as guest speaker will talk about his trip last year to Europe. All men are welcome to this free night out to socialise with other men of the district.

Jean Richardson

CATHOLIC CHURCH ST MARY’S MUSE

The Ballarat Clergy Support Fund collection money can be given at Mass next week. There are 18 priests currently being supported:

“Care for those who cared for us”. Wattle City Conference is on Saturday 19 September from 10.00am till 3.00pm. Contact Stuart on 54615005. $270 was raised in the East Timor Collection. Fund raiser for the Arrowsmith family at the Maryborough Racing Complex on Saturday 12 September from 7.00pm to midnight. This is a very good cause. I wonder when The Beatles last played at St. Mary’s ?

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“We wouldn’t enjoy the sunshine if we never had the rain. We wouldn’t appreciate good health

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ST JOHN’S FELLOWSHIP NEWS We welcome Esther who will celebrate Reserved Sacrament at 10.00am on Sunday 13 September. Our next fellowship meeting will be held in the church hall on Thursday 10 September at 2.00pm. The Bible study group will meet in the hall on Thursday 17 at 11.00am followed by a shared lunch. Evening Prayer will be held at St John Anglican Church on Monday 14 September at 5.00pm. On Saturday 19 September we will be celebrating St. Ninian’s day with a Eucharist to be held in the Gordon Gardens at 11.00am. For any further information please contact Pam Brodie on 5468 1183 or Trina Kay on 5468 1709.

Trina Kay

DUNOLLY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Invite you to worship God and welcome you to their services: Sunday 13 September 2015

Anglican church services: St John’s Dunolly Anglican Parish Service Reserved Sacrament - Esther Waters 10.00am St David’s Bealiba Anglican Services 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly at 8.00am Emu Anglican Services 2nd and 4th Sundays monthly at 11.30am Catholic church Services: Dunolly 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mass at 8.30am Bealiba 3rd and 5th Sundays. Mass at 8.30am Tarnagulla 3rd Saturday. Mass at 11.00am Uniting church services: Bealiba Uniting Church 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11.00am Dunolly Uniting Church Rev Gi Won Kang will lead us in service at the different time of 2.30pm Laanecoorie Uniting Church No service

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been

crucified to me, and I to the world. “ Galations 6:14

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BUSH TUCKER PLANTS Muntries (Kunzea Pomifera) also known as emu apples, native cranberries, munthai, muntaberry or monterry. Found growing in coastland areas in Victoria and South Australia, this is a low growing, dense and woody, shrubby looking groundcover with small glossy leaves growing only 30cm high, but can spread out to three metres wide - sometimes self layering. They prefer well draining soil that is slightly alkaline and do well in exposed areas as well as tolerating some dry periods, our hot summer weather and light frosts. It responds well to some pruning and can even be trained to grow along a trellis to make fruit harvesting easier. Muntries will do well in dappled shade or full sun, producing white fluffy flowers in late spring followed by the small (about one cm) berries that are green turning to red and tasting a bit like crunchy spicy apples. You can eat them fresh, in desserts, sweet and savory sauces, add them to fruit salad or with a cheese platter. They also freeze well. The fruits have four times more antioxidants than blueberries and contain natural waxes that are good for your skin. Muntries are well liked by aboriginal people; they are eaten fresh, or dried so they can be stored over the winter. Sometimes they were pounded into a paste and then dried to be used as a trade for tools from neighbouring tribes. Our early settlers made them into pies and jams and back in the late 1800’s they were introduced into cultivation in England. Our muntrie plant in our bush tucker garden is very small and was purchased from the goldfields revegetation nursery, but I have since rediscovered another muntrie plant that I had planted quite a few years ago in our berry garden area amongst the strawberry plants. It really is a good idea to make a plan of what, where and when you plant things in your garden diary as I was able to look back to find out just when and what it was I had planted there. This garden bed had been neglected due to having no water for it – the strawberries had all died, but of course the weeds still grow don’t they! I let the silkie chickens in there last week to help clean it up and there in the corner was the forgotten muntrie, looking rather sad and unloved. I don’t recall ever seeing it flower let alone fruit, so was rather excited when I saw two small white fluffy flowers on it – after closer inspection though, I realized they were just white fluffy silkie feathers! Hopefully after being transplanted into the new bush tucker area it will receive a bit more attention and so we might even get to see some real flowers. With its branches of about one metre, I can start to train it up along the fence so I can gather the long awaited fruits from both sides.

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N H HALL CATERING FOR LOCAL MARKET N H Hall of Dunolly has been servicing the local district since 1937 and during the past 78 years has become a trusted name in the agriculture sector. Two years ago, long-time employees Leigh Gray and Brad Wood purchased the local business from ‘the legend’ Keith Hall, and set about changing certain aspects of the business in line with their own long term vision. The business is still heavily reliant on its agriculture, with tractors, sprayers, balers and all the farming needs catered for. According to Leigh, the business has evolved over the past two years. “We still do what we have always done but in some areas we have expanded our services”, he said. N H Hall’s staff has grown from two to six in the past two years. “Brad is a fully qualified motor and diesel mechanic and saw the need to offer our customers passenger car and four wheel drive service and maintenance along with our heavy farming equipment service”, Leigh said. “Two new hoists have been installed and a new motor mechanic and apprentice have been employed. We are the only fuel outlet in Dunolly and many of our regular customers would often ask us to stock various items to save them travelling longer distances to make their purchase. Firstly, we became agents for Freemantle’s Stockfeeds in Eddington, which allows us to supply livestock food for domestic and farm animals. We cater more for the smaller land holder who is looking for smaller quantities of feed and livestock supplies”. Leigh points out an area in the garage that is currently being developed. “In this particular area, we will cater for local people requiring common everyday items. Things like plumbing fittings, screws, nails, cement and cutting discs. The response by the local community to our diversification has been wonderful and both Brad and I will continue to do all we can to service our farming and domestic clients,” Leigh concluded.

Article and photograph Courtesy of The Maryborough Advertiser

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Last Week’s Stars of the Week!!!

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION Next meeting Monday 19 October.

CANTEEN NEWS Please note that the canteen has now closed and will not be operating for the rest of this year. Unfortunately our current canteen provider has let us know that they will no longer be able to provide us with a canteen. The PFA have decided at their meeting yesterday to no longer outsource the canteen, but to take over the running of the canteen here at school as they did previously. This will take some time and effort to sort out and they will work on this next term. It will also require parent volunteers to help in the canteen each week and a roster system will be set up. Parent volunteers will be sought at the start of Term 1 in 2016.

Stars of the Week This week’s awards go to the following students –

Prep 1 – Eden Lang Grade 1/2 – Isaac Scott Grade 3/4 – Hope Johnston Grade 5/6 – to be announced Principal’s – Ryan Gidley Auslan – Chloe Goodwin

Awards are given to students each week.

ARTS FESTIVAL LOCAL CLUSTER GROUP Last Friday the Dunolly Primary School students presented their Performing Arts concert in the Dunolly Town Hall. They were joined by students from the cluster group which comprised Bealiba, Baringhup and Timor. The talent and entertainment value was amazingly good considering the students have only a week to learn and practise their circus skills. Terry, the entrepreneur trainer who comes every year was joined by a brilliant young New Zealander, Bernard and the dance leader, Gillian accompanied by another Terry on guitar. There was some skilful juggling and a very moving song was performed by the senior students in sign language as Auslan is taught in all the cluster schools. The song had been written by a 15 year old girl who won a competition conducted in New Zealand schools. The winner records the song and it is then performed by all the other schools. The students were even able to convey the rhythm of the song with their hand movements, conducted by Bernard. A very authentic looking time machine was started up by two intellectual looking young scientists and with its loud vibrations we were transported to different dance eras under the enthusiastic direction of Gillian. The programme concluded with Brendan leading the whole school in a synchronised dance routine was greatly enjoyed by participants and audience alike. Well done kids! Cynthia Lindsay

MORE ABOUT ARTS FESTIVAL This Arts Festival in fact went over a three day period to accommodate the three schools, with the younger children attending on the Wednesday. I was present for part of this performance which saw the little ones being an audience rather than performers, although they did participate in the presentation by Gillian Eastoe and Terry Murray (music and story). The theme in the session was Time and Space (landing in different eras and appropriate music for the time). One very smart little fellow pointed out that the planets on the display board were in the wrong order – our planet Earth is in fact the third planet from the sun and comes before Mars. Notwithstanding, the show went well with Terry Cole (circus performance – juggling and acrobatics) and Bernard Mangakahia (cultural dance interpretation) keeping the little tykes enthralled. I also was enthralled with Bernard’s amazing hoop dance. He handled several cane hoops that he somehow linked together during his American Indian inspired dance to represent an eagle flying, a totem pole and a number of other creatures and shapes. It was a marvellous piece. Susan Anderson

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Organ donation is a great gift one person can give to another, giving someone either a better quality of life or simply just having a life. The issues with organ donation are something that Rachel Patterson has had to become well acquainted with, finding out last year that she needed a kidney transplant. She was born with kidney problems, which were discovered when she was three years old and she had to have major surgery. Since then she has been closely monitored, and her kidney function has gradually reduced over time. She started the process for a transplant in December. Rachel works at Wattle Office Supplies with her family, when she is physically able to, and both her mother and father have been tested to see whether they are compatible. Her mother Christine was tested but was unsuccessful. Her father Brian has also been tested and found out that he is compatible, subject to tissue matching, but this has become an issue. Because Rachel has had children her antibodies are causing problems; when their blood is put together, her antibodies attack Brian’s blood. At the moment they are running tests to see if her blood can be washed but if the antibodies aren’t dealt with her body could reject the transplant. If Brian’s tests are unsuccessful there is still another option for the family with Brian’s kidneys, through the Australian Kidney Exchange Program. The program gives the opportunity for a willing donor who is unable to donate their kidneys to a family member, partner or friend because the two are incompatible to be able to then go through this program and find a compatible match instead. This would mean that Brian would give his kidney to someone else, but it would again depend on the compatibility with those who are registered. They are also looking a having Rachel’s brother, Adam, tested, although doctors prefer it if the donor is older.

Kidney donation is also hampered by the fact that if a kidney is to be given by someone who has registered to donate their organs after they die, the donor must be on life support for the kidney to be useable. Although Rachel’s kidney function has gone down to 13 per cent, she’s choosing not to go on dialysis and the doctor’s prefer her not to do this yet. When a live donor donates an organ, they also become a patient for life. If Brian is able to donate his kidney he will go to the top of the waiting list if his remaining kidney fails.

“We are lucky Australia has the live donor program and it’s government sponsored,” Brian said. There aren’t too many medical expenses that he’d have to cover. For the donor the recovery time of the operation is two to three weeks and six weeks on light duties. “Donor downside is minimal compared to the upside for the recipient,” Brian said. Rachel will be in hospital for one week and then five weeks at the Medic Hotel at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne. When she does eventually get the transplant, Rachel said that it would change her life forever. “It feels like my life is on

hold, I have no energy. I had to cut back on work and there is a lot of resting, can’t push yourself too much,” she said. Brian thinks that if more people registered, the number of transplants could also potentially escalate as well. Even with a kidney transplant, they only usually last eight to 10 years so Rachel could still have to face this process again later in life. If you are interested in becoming an organ donor go to www.donatelife.gov.au

By Kathryn Duxbury Courtesy The Carisbrook Mercury

Rachel Patterson with her father Brian Patterson. Photo courtesy The Carisbrook Mercury.

OPPORTUNITY OF A GIFT OF LIFE

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Organisations are reaping the benefits of a recent cash injection, with Loddon Shire Council handing over funds to support groups through its Community Grants Program. In total, 34 community groups have been allocated almost $200,000 to undertake projects throughout the municipality in the 2015/16 financial year. Wedderburn Football Club was just one organisation that received a grant. The club applied for a grant to support the purchase of a ground maintenance spray unit. The cost of the unit was $2673, with Council contributing $1759. The unit will be used to spray weeds at Donaldson Park Reserve, especially on the football and hockey fields. This is just one example of a club that has benefited from the large number of community grants Loddon Shire Council funds each year. I encourage community groups to have a think over the next 12 months about what they could make an application for. Community grants will open again next year in February. Putting a spring in our step With spring upon us, it is a cheering thought to think that the new season brings with it an annual celebration of the outdoors which showcases the best of the region’s natural attractions and draws visitors from across the state. The program for this year’s Naturally Loddon Spring Festival has been released, with a varied offering of activities for all ages. The first event was on Sunday 6 September at John and Sonia Piccoli’s Star Spanner Sculpture Gardens at Barraport. From there, the program provides a wide range of events, including a guided tour of the wetlands, the Pyramid Hill fiesta, exhibitions, displays and information sessions, an archery open day, a fishing competition and Boort’s Luncheon by the Lake. This year’s activities offer something to do for everyone, with many free to attend.

Naturally Loddon is not only an opportunity for local residents to get out and enjoy themselves, but also a great chance for day visitors and others to explore what the region has to offer. To obtain a Naturally Loddon Spring Festival Calendar brochure, please check the usual tourist information outlets around the shire; phone the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 5494 1257 or email your request to: loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au.

Inglewood Standpipe back in action

I am pleased to advise that following a short hiatus, as of 2 September, the Inglewood standpipe facility is once again operational and available for use by the public. The site has been out of action for a number of months following a catastrophic pipework failure which required major refurbishment work on the facility. During the process of completing the required repairs Council has also taken the opportunity to make safety improvements to this site through the reconfiguration of equipment layout and removal of the former overhead boom fill point. The new standpipe is still located at the intersection of Powlett Road and Belmont Street; however users of this site will note the slightly different configuration of the facility to the other seven standpipe sites across the Shire. Unlike the old unit, the new standpipe is a “hydrant style” facility. Customers will now only be able to access water at this site via the 50mm male cam-lock fitting mounted at a height of 1.2m above the ground. For those who have been using such low level fill points, it will be business as usual. However,

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DUNOLLY SANTA SHOW COMMITTEE PRESENTS

$20.00 per head

Lucky Door Prize BYO Drinks (light snacks included)

Saturday 3rd

October 7.00pm

Dunolly

Town Hall

For tickets and enquiries contact: RICK YOUNG - 0407 117 036

customers who were accessing their water via the overhead structure will need to obtain their own hose fitted at one end with a 50mm female cam-lock fitting. The remainder of Council’s standpipes still operates with both overhead and hydrant style fill points, but it is expected that the new facility at Inglewood will set the benchmark for the gradual renewal of all standpipes across the municipality. Council will shortly be reviewing the extent of standpipe services offered across the Shire with the aim of minimising operational costs and associated standpipe usage fees. Enquiries regarding usage of any of Council’s eight standpipes may be directed to the Infrastructure Department on (03) 5494 1200. Serpentine’s toilet works under way Works are well under way to ensure Serpentine residents and tourists have access to a brand new toilet facility. The demolition of the old public toilets has taken place and the foundations of the new building have been laid. A new wastewater treatment plant has also been installed. The bulk of the $170,000 works will be completed by early November. In the meantime, people needing to use public toilets can use the temporary toilets which are located in the car park, adjacent to the Shire office.

Cr Gavan Holt

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“We also invite people to take part in working bees, this year aiming to pull down an old barbed-wire fence, sand down and oil tables in the picnic ground and inject poison into wheel cactus plants. The bush land part of the park is in good condition, all roads are open, the toilets have been repaired after being vandalised and the walking track to the top of Mitiamo Rock has recently been re-sheeted. “Information boards have been upgraded and, with the help of the Pyramid Hill Men’s Shed, we now have an information shelter near the homestead.” The weekend runs from 2.00pm Friday till noon on Sunday. Camping will be available at the Davies Homestead site on Kow Swamp Rd, Terrick Terrick, “Day visitors are welcome, but those wishing to stay overnight will need to bring their own food and camping gear,” Mr Stockwell said. “We will provide afternoon tea on the Saturday, tea and coffee, portable toilets and tank water.” For further enquiries, phone (03) 5480 9254

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September is the month to start sowing and planting out the vegie garden if the weather permits. A few nice fine days gives gardeners the heart to prepare for the Spring sowing and planting out. This month is still too early to sow the main crop of carrots. Good growing weather is in the late Spring time or early Summer could force a fair percentage of them to bolt to seed. Parsnip sown this month or next month usually results in a good crop for next year’s use. Onion plants do need to be in the garden soil this month. If left until the warmer months, a fair percentage of the plants could brown off. If onion bulbs are partly covered with soil at maturing time, they will most likely not be good keepers; they do need to be well dry before storage. September or early October is a good time to sow Greenfeast peas; they do like deep soil with lime and some good fertilizer. They will mature in mid-December then the space can be used for the late varieties of carrots. Chantenays can be sown from January to the end of March and will keep in the garden bed well into next Winter. Other frost resistant ones like beetroot, lettuce, radish, celery, silverbeet and a small sowing of potatoes seed can also go in the soil. If a late frost is forecast they can be covered. Potatoes will rot if the soil is too wet, greened off seed is safest to sow; it will not rot as easy as fresh seed will. When sowing fine seed do not sow too deep, very often the young shoots are spent before they reach the surface. If seed is dropped nearby when sowing, it will always grow and mostly much better than the sown ones. Tomato seeds can be sown in small containers and placed in a very warm spot once the seeds emerge, remove to lighter heat and gradually harden off. FOR FRUIT TREES Lemon trees can be cut back near the end of this month. Any half dead wood or over crowded spurs can be removed. On stone fruit trees, aphids are very active from now until the hot weather sets in. These pests breed at the base of the tree and can do much damage to the foliage before being noticed. The waste water from the sink poured around the base of the tree is a help to keep them from breeding up in numbers.

Happy gardening, Alf

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What’s going on at

THE DUNOLLY & DISTRICT

NEIGHBOURHOOD

CENTRE

BEAUTY THERAPY ON THE CHEAP! Did you know that everyday products you might find in your pantry can be used for beauty therapy? An evening session on Wednesday the 14 October from 7.00pm at the Centre will tell all! Exfoliating using products from your store

cupboard. Body wraps to do at home with affordable products

that can be made into luxurious treats for yourself and friends.

How to use good quality essential oils to make perfumed oils for use as personal perfumes.

How to use everyday sorbolene cream to make lush body creams.

Tips to give yourself spa treatments in your own home.

You will get to take home one of these made up products as well as the knowledge to make your own wonderful beauty treatments. $2.00 per person which includes supper. Bookings are essential. WOODCARVING & PYROGRAPHY An introduction to Woodcarving and Pyrography is held in the shed at the centre every Tuesday from 4.30pm till 6.30pm. If interested in doing this, please ring on the number below Monday to Thursday from 9.00am till 3.00pm GARAGE SALES Don’t forget to book to hold a garage sale on 3 October. $10.00 includes all advertising and kit. Want more information? Call the number below, send an email or simply drop

in for a chat. Phone 54681511

email:admin@dunnhc.com.au Sharon Hiley Coordinator

SHOP NEWS

We are open again! The new footpath is lovely. Thanks to Mary Anne for her donations, and to Jean and Joy for hopping in to help with the dust busting. Thanks also to Paul for offering a solution to bird droppings. We are now back to normal hours so call in for a browse at any time. We always have some new things to look at. The Golden Triangle Treasures Craft Shop is a not for profit initiative of the Dunolly and District Neighbourhood Centre. Any local craft person is welcome to become a member.

Vicky Frizzell

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Bealiba Playgroup meets every Friday from 10.00am to 11.00am in the Primary School during school terms Bealiba Progress Association meeting, 2nd Tuesday 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 Community Garden at Pre-school: Wednesdays 2.00pm 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 10.00am Hospital Day Room Dunolly Field and Game meeting 2nd Thursday each month 7.30pm 147 Broadway Dunolly Fire Brigade meeting 1st Monday each month 7.30pm Fire Station Dunolly Community Market 2nd Sunday each month 8.00am to 1.00pm- Broadway Dunolly Neighbourhood Watch meeting 3rd Wednesday each month 10.30am Bakery Dunolly Supported Playgroup meets Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am Dunolly Preschool Dunolly & District Probus Club meeting 3 Thursday each month 10.000am Senior Citizens Hall Dunolly Museum meeting 3rd Monday each month 2.00pm 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 Tuesday each month 3.30pm 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 6.00pm Golden Triangle Archers 4th Sunday each month 10.00am behind Deledio Reserve Maryborough Lions Club Tourist Market 1st Sunday of every month - 8.00am - 2.00pm At the Maryborough Harness Racing Complex. Mobile Library every Thursday 2.00pm to 5.00pm outside Town Hall 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 7.00pm RSL Hall Dunolly 2nd Tuesday each month - 7.00pm Senior Citizens meeting 1st Monday each month 10.00am Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls each Monday 1.30pm Senior Citizens Luncheon 3rd Wednesday/month 12.30pm Talbot Farmers Market 3rd Sunday /month 9.00am to 1.00pm Tarnagulla Playgroup Thursday 10.30am to 12 noon – behind the hall Tarnagulla Action Group - Community Centre 3rd Monday each month 5.00pm Welcome Record Committee 2nd Monday each month - 2.00pm in the office

SEPTEMBER Friday 11 Wellness Centre Maryborough 10.00am Saturday 12 Felt Workshop Ministry of Fun 9.30am Saturday 12 Car Boot Sale Uniting Church Sunday 13 Dunolly Community Market Sunday 13 Bowls Opening Day 1.00pm Tuesday 15 Bike Art Workshop - Rachel’s shed at 1.00pm Tuesday 15 Ladies Bowls opening day 1.00pm Friday 18 Blokes Night Out Uniting Church 6.00pm Friday 18 DFNC Vote Count Maryborough Golf Club Saturday 19 Bike Art workshop - Rachel’s shed at 1.00pm

OCTOBER Saturday 3 Whole of Town Garage Sale Saturday 3 60s Rock n Rock Dance Town Hall 7.00pm

NEXT MARKET

Sunday

13 September

$5.00 site fees for the first 20 stalls

to arrive on market day -

don’t miss out.

To book a site please call:

Lucinda - 0448 681 147 or

Leanne - 0408 905 011

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Drawn 4.9.15 2, 5, 6, 7, 11. No winner - Jackpot $1,675. Five numbers out of 15. $1.00 per entry. Be in it to win it! T Long

DFNC MINI LOTTO

DNFC FOOTBALL CLUB Firewood for sale - split red gum $100 per metre delivered.

Contact Terry Long on 0407 542 373

FIREWOOD FOR SALE The cold weather has hit - get your firewood now. Split Redgum $90.00 per metre.

Ph: Chris 0439 550 950

FINAL WEEK OP SHOP WINTER CLOTHING SALE - Commencing Thursday 10 September - all winter clothing must go. $2.00 a bag or three bags for $5.00, bags supplied. Finishing 12 September at Car Boot Sale.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Dunolly District Auxiliary will be held on Monday 5 October 2015 at 10.30am in the Planned Activities Room at the Hospital. Anyone interested in the work of the Auxiliary is invited to attend. R Mecredy, Secretary

CWA CAKE STALL Dunolly Branch CWA is hosting the Car Boot Sale on Saturday 12 September. Members are asked to be at the Church at about 8.00am, laden with goodies. There will be cakes, plants and other stuff. The raffle is a $50.00 meat voucher from Dunolly Quality Meats. Come and support your local CWA.

R Mecredy, Publicity

BLOKE’S NIGHT OUT You are invited to a Bloke’s Night Out on Friday 18 September at the Dunolly Uniting Church commencing at 6.00pm. This is a Dunolly Uniting Church initiative to enable local blokes to get together for an informal barbecue followed by a topical and informative speaker. The format will be the same this time: a barbecue commencing at 6.30pm followed by a guest speaker. The speaker on Friday night will be Geoff Curnow, who will be speaking on his recent trip to England. This is an open night so if you have a friend or know someone who would like to come do not hesitate to invite them. To assist with catering could you please reply by Tuesday 15 September. Jim McKenzie 5468 7246

UNDERWOOD, (SCHEELE) Kathleen Grace of Dunolly. In her 98th year, passed away peacefully at Glen Eira Nursing

Home, Caulfield on Sunday 6 September, 2015. Beloved wife of Earl (dec), adored mother of Irene (dec) and Pauline, mother-in-law of Barry, cherished nanna to Tricia and Tony, great-grandmother to James, Mathew, Alexandra, Jeremy and Jordan. Youngest daughter of Henry and Rose and sister to Lilian, Reginald, Charles, Leslie, Stanley, Hilda, Gladys and Peter (all dec) Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Glen Eira Hammond Care for their wonderful care and support.

CAR BOOT SALE Saturday 12 September - hosts Dunolly CWA. Cake and produce stall, sausage sizzle, stalls $2.00 each. Op Shop open - winter sale, furniture bargains, sofas. Lounge chairs, extension table, wooden kitchen chairs, desk, office chairs, exercise machine all items must go - be early.

WANTED TO BUY Land on outskirts of Dunolly - Five plus (5+) acres.

Phone: 0438 341 785

FOUND Disabled Parking Permit off car. Please call into Dunolly Bakery to pick up. Ask for Rhonda or Heather.

COMMUNITY MEETING A new Lions Club for Dunolly and Tarnagulla District. Join us to find out more at a community meeting on Wednesday 23 September at 7.15pm for 7.30pm - 8.30pm - Dunolly Bowling Club, 80 Barkly

Street, Dunolly. Tea and coffee available. For information and to register your attendance call: Murray Baud 0409 309 090 or Katinka Hilder 03 5460 5252 or email: goldfieldslions@gmail.com

AGM - RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Dunolly Rural Transaction Centre Inc. will be held at the RTC on Monday 21 September 2015 at 2.00pm. Nomination forms are available at the RTC. To be handed to the Secretary no later than 18 September 2015

DUNOLLY FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Is holding the 2015 Senior Vote Count and major raffle draw at the Maryborough Golf Club on 18 September at 6.30pm. Cost $33.00 per person. RSVP 11 September - Jen Mitchell 0474 202 356 or Callum Liddicoat 0427 110 273

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SUDOKU NO 82 Solutions: Crossword 79 and Sudoku 81

Supplied courtesy : The Puzzle Wizard

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New exhibition opening this weekend Central Goldfields Art Gallery North of the Divide is an exciting exhibition from a wonderful range of artists. A mix of styles will be on display including

watercolours, print-making, drawings, oils, mosaic glasswork and sculptures. The exhibition officially opened on Saturday, 5 September with Councillor Paula Nixon as guest speaker. The exhibition will run until Sunday, 11 October. The Central Goldfields Art Gallery is located in the old fire station building in Neill Street, Maryborough. Gallery hours are 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Sunday. Entry is free. Central Goldfields Planning Scheme Notice of an application for planning permit The land affected by the application is located at: Tullaroop Creek Reserve, McCallum Creek Reserve. The application is for a permit to: Vegetation removal along creek reserves (flood mitigation works). The applicant for the permit is: North Central Catchment Management Authority. The application reference number is: 074/15. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at: Central Goldfields Shire Council, 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough VIC 3465. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to Council. An objection must: Be sent to Council in writing Include the reasons for the objection State how the objector would be affected. Council will not decide on the application before 21 September 2015. Notice of intention to make Local Laws Join us for this important session Following a review of its Local Laws, Central Goldfields Shire Council gives notice under Section 119(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 of its intention to revoke its existing General Local Law 2005 and Governance Local Law 2005 and replace them with new local laws being General Local Law 2015 and Governance Local Law 2015. The purpose and general purport of General Local law 2015 is to provide for: the safe and fair use and enjoyment of public places the protection and enhancement of the amenity and environment of the municipality. The purpose and general purport of Governance Local Law 2015 is to: regulate proceedings at Council Meetings,

Committee Meetings and other meetings conducted by or on behalf of Council where Council has resolved that the provisions of the Local Law are to apply

regulate proceedings for the election of the Mayor

regulate the use of the Common Seal and prohibit unauthorised use of the Common Seal or any device resembling the Common Seal.

The changes to the local law from the 2005 version are: There are no changes from the 2005 local law.

A copy of the proposed Local laws is available for inspection at the Council office in Nolan Street, Maryborough, Post Offices in Bealiba, Carisbrook and Talbot and the Dunolly Rural Transaction Centre. Written submissions about the proposed Local Laws will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 and will be received up until the close of business on Friday 2 October 2015, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 194 Maryborough Vic 3465. Persons making written submissions should note if they wish to be heard in respect to their submission in person or by a person acting on their behalf at a future meeting of the Council to be advised.

Amendment Addition of Clause 2.3 – Street Parties, Festival and Processions. Clause 2.4 – Inclusion of ‘Council Land or’ (a) addition of ‘temporary or permanent’ (f) addition of ‘or fundraise’ Addition of Clause 2.11 – Displaying Property Number. Clause 3.5 – Heavy Vehicles – time limit for parking heavy vehicles in residential areas reduced from 4 hours to 2 hours.

Clause 3.6 – Caravans – Expanded to include camping and motorhomes. Time limit removed.

Clause 3.7 – Waste – Expanded to include Domestic Garbage, Recycling and Green Waste Bins.

Addition of Clause 3.8 – Storing Machinery Materials, Goods or Vehicles on Land.

Addition of Clause 3.9 – Shipping Containers.

Addition of Clause 3.10 – Charity Collection Bins.

Justification

Regulates these types of activities. Expanded to included Council Land as well as roadways. Clearer definition. Expanded to include fundraising activities. To encourage the display of property numbers – important for location of properties by emergency services.

Reduce congestion in residential areas.

Clearer definition. Permit required in all circumstances.

Clearer definition. To regulate the storage of vehicles, machinery etc., on land within the Shire.

To require a permit for the placement of shipping containers on land within the Shire.

To regulate the placement and management of charity collection bins within the Shire.

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ANNIE KERR At Goldsborough on 30 November 1884 the nineteen-year-old Annie Kerr gave birth to a daughter. She called her Lilian Maria Kerr. Three months later she took Isaac Watson to court in Dunolly for maintenance. She said he was the father. He denied this. Annie Kerr worked at the Goldsborough Hotel. For her case she called her employer Jeremiah Walsh as a witness. Walsh said that he had been present at a conversation at the hotel between Annie Kerr, Isaac Watson and Bella Miller when Watson admitted he had previously been intimate with Annie Kerr. Isaac Watson’s current girlfriend, Bella Miller, was also called as a witness and corroborated the same details. The defence tried to sully Annie Kerr’s name. Even though much of what they said was unsubstantiated and had no relevance to the case the magistrate allowed it. Their star witness was a William Hughes who said he had been intimate with Annie Kerr two years ago and for the following six months. She broke with him because he went with another girl. He had paid 10/6 for a ring which she chopped up with an axe. She wrote in a letter to him that she would shoot his wife if he got married, but he has since burnt the letter. Isaac Watson took the stand and denied that he was the father of the child. He said he had no money to pay maintenance. He had no property except a horse, four acres of land, saddle and bridle, and other small things, also part of a hut at Wehla. He could not afford a miners right. He earned 50/s per week at Wehla, but only averaged about 20/s per week. Since his current sweetheart had already stated on oath that he had said he had been intimate with Annie Kerr he could hardly deny this. Watson said he was intimate only once about 12 months ago [February] but could not fix the date. The defence solicitor pointed out that since Annie Kerr was now with Jeremiah Walsh that he was a biased witness. Annie Kerr said she had never been improperly intimate with Jeremiah Walsh yet Walsh admitted they had. It was also noted the impropriety of Annie staying at the hotel after it closed when her mother only lived two miles away. There was no suggestion in court that walking two miles alone at night would in itself be a dangerous thing to do. The facts of the case showed that Annie Kerr had been intimate with William Hughes 18 months to two years ago, Isaac Watson 12 months ago and Jeremiah Walsh since the birth of her daughter. The daughter was three months old. Watson then said he had been with Annie sometime in January. The magistrate accepted Watson’s denial of fatherhood and dismissed the case. He also slapped Annie Kerr with the unusually high court charges of £4/4s. Three years later Annie Kerr gave birth to an illegitimate boy. This time she did not go to court for maintenance.

Extracts from the newsletter of the Goldfields Historical and Arts Society Inc

9 September 2015 THE WELCOME RECORD Volume 30 Issue 34 Page 23

MARYBOROUGH VETERINARY PRACTICE

MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES

DUNOLLY AREA TUESDAY AFTERNOON

We conduct a Mobile Veterinary Service throughout

the Maryborough area. We are available for: House calls for small animal consultations ,

vaccinations etc

Routine farm consultations

All appointments for calls must be made

before midday Tuesday.

Tel. 5461 4466

(AFTER HOURS SERVICE AVAILABLE)

49 Alma Street,

Maryborough 3465

This week’s competition saw three clear winners, each earning three championship points. It was the 3C’s team of Shirley and ‘Tige’ Coburn and Heather Cooper. Joe Battison still leads the overall individual comp. but others are catching up, especially some of our newer bowlers.

Secretary – Bealiba Hall I C Bowls

Last Saturday our under 11.5 boys played in there second final against Avoca for the right to play in a preliminary final. The boys were up for the fight against a side they had not won a game against all season. Avoca came strong and held sway in the first quarter as ours boys found it hard to get forward at all. The game tightened up for the next two quarter, but alas Avoca had a strong lead into the final quarter. In this quarter ours boys fought back and cut Avoca’s lead to just nine points but it was nine points too far for ours boys and they went down in a gallant effort. The boys were disappointed at the lost but held their heads up high after a fine season. Final Scores Avoca 4-9-33 to Dunolly 3-6-24. This Friday night is the junior vote count at the clubrooms starting at 6.00pm. So get along and show you support for the boys and girls. Next week season in review for the juniors.

From the Eagles nest

Results Saturday 5 September 2015 Winner: R Thomas 36 points On a count back from: L. Thomas 36 points N.P. 6th. Rod Stuart

Theresa Milne

The 2015/16 season is almost upon us and this season the Division has adopted a new system for the Saturday draw; it will ensure that all clubs will be able to participate at the top level (full details are available from the club). The Ladies are holding their opening day on Tuesday 15 September at 1.00pm. Dress is club uniform and please bring a friend. The club opening day will be held on Sunday 13 September. Names by 12.30pm for 1.00pm start. Dress is club uniform. Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. We still need players for the practice match on Sunday 20 September. Dunolly, Learmonth and South Bendigo will be taking part. Entry is for both ladies and men and the day will include a BBQ lunch. The mid-week Triples competition has commenced with the first game at Dunolly to be held on Wednesday 17 September. All players wishing to play in the Pennant Competitions this season please ensure that your membership is paid-up prior to the first round. A Larpent

DUNOLLY SOCIAL CYCLISTS

Our last ride on Sunday 30 August was few in numbers as it was very cold. Never the less the road from Tarnagulla to Newbridge via Poseidon Rd was great! And the coffee at Newbridge Store around the wood fire was most enjoyable. Sunday 13 September is our next adventure; we’ll start at 9.30am outside the Newbridge Store, cycle to Laanecoorie along the western side of the river over the Monash Bridge and return to Newbridge for coffee. Distance approx. 28 Kms, mostly flat.

Neville Roberts 5468 7295

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