The Welcome Record 29.8.13 - Dunolly News | The Welcome Record
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The Welcome Record 29.8.13 - Dunolly News | The Welcome Record
Volume 28 Issue 29 Wednesday 28 August 2013 Donation: 50c Welcome Record Inc. A0013872F ABN 19 299 170 473 Published by volunteer community support at Dunolly Town Hall, 85 Broadway, Dunolly, Victoria 3472. Phone: (03) 5468 1054. Email: welcomerecords@iinet.net.au www.dunollynews.org A large number of residents gathered outside the mobile library last week to protest against the removal of the service and the lack of consultation in the decision making. At Tuesday night’s Council meeting (27.8.13) it was resolved that: The Goldfields Corporation mobile library will continue to visit till the end of the year The Guerrilla Library will continue its service to the Shire except for Flynn Ward A community engagement plan will be commenced as follows: LIBRARY BUS WOES Council continues to regard the replacement of the Goldfields Corporation mobile library by the Guerrilla Library as enhancing library services in Dunolly, Moliagul and Bealiba. A public meeting to establish an action group with the purpose of retaining the current mobile library service in the long term will be held on Monday, 2 September 2013 in the Dunolly Town Hall at 5.30pm. People wishing to contribute to the group must not only be passionate but be able to give quality time to research issues. MDC Oh my goodness, dearie me! Just how silly can you be? To take away our library And replace it with a Mercedes (van) Cranky people left and right Left the Town Hall Monday night Felt democracy was shot Consultation there was not! Beware oh Goldfields Shire Dunolly stands united! Give us back our libr’y bus And save a heap of fuss. R Mecredy Page 2 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD SPRING DOMESTIC FIREWOOD COLLECTION SEASON OPENS The Spring 2013 Firewood Collection Season will open across Victoria at the beginning of next month on Sunday 1/9/13. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Statewide Land and Fire Coordinator Rob Price said: “We want to remind people that, from 1 September 2013, designated firewood collection areas will open after being closed during winter.” “Once these sites are open it will be legal for people to collect firewood for domestic use on public land until the Spring Firewood Collection Season ends on 30 November 2013,” Mr Price said. “Anyone wanting to collect firewood during the Spring Firewood Collection Season should be aware that designated firewood collection areas may be closed for various reasons including because the supply in that area has already been exhausted, fire danger, flooding and other conditions determining safe access to tracks and forest.” “Access to parks and state forests for firewood collection in some parts of Victoria will be subject to flooding and wet weather conditions. Access to Barmah National Park is currently closed. People are advised to check the DEPI website to see what’s open before they travel.” Special conditions are in place for the collection of sawlog residue from some former logging coupes as a source of domestic firewood in designated parts of the Barmah National Park. To ensure the sustainability of supply, collection in Barmah National Park is restricted to residents of the shires of Campaspe and Moira, the City of Greater Shepparton, and the Yorta Yorta people. DEPI and Parks Victoria staff will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves to ensure people are doing the right thing. Firewood collection is only permitted during INDEX Letters Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre Church News Cookery Corner Important Dates Cartoon Gig Guide Primary School News Loddon Mayoral Column Computer Talk Poetry Classifieds Sport Crossword Page 3 Page 5 Page 10 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 18 Page 19 Page 21 Page 23 Page 24 Page 27 Page 28 28 August 2013 designated times of the year and from designated firewood collection areas. Firewood collected at these sites is for personal use only and can’t be sold. Official signs will display the rules and collection limits. Typical on the spot fines are around $577. Offences that go to court may be liable for fines up to $7218, one year imprisonment or both. For more information and updates visit http:// www.depi.vic.gov.au/forestry-and-land-use/forest -management/firewood or call the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186. Parks Vic and DEPI Media Release MISPRINTS AND BLOOPERS I’ve been collecting misprints and other strange things that sometimes appear in print for many years. I hope these will amuse you too. OLDER DRIVERS Lies, more lies and damned statistics. For example, Look at the lifespan of drivers aged 65 to 80, a span of 15 years, for example and we have 15 years. Let’s have a break down of fatal accidents for each of these years, then we can per year of age over that age group and then we can give some credence to the findings about driver deaths. If the writer was cross when he wrote this, imagine his state of mind when this was printed in The Age on 21.3.98! R Mecredy THE WELCOME RECORD Tuesday 9.30am—3.30pm Wednesday 9am-1pm Contributions are accepted up to closing time on Tuesdays. Exceptions are made only by prior arrangement, or for important community notices for the Classified pages. If in doubt please ring us before 2pm on Tuesday to avoid disappointment. Letters must contain the writer’s full name, home address and daytime telephone number. The Welcome Record aims to present the diversity of viewpoints which reflect the concerns and interests of our community. It will not print contributions which are defamatory or being used as an alternative to a personal approach in dealing with a personal issue. The opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of The Welcome Record. Phone 5468 1054 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Letter from ex-Cr John Smith to Councillors To Crs. Rinaldi (Mayor), Lovett, Nixon, McIvor, Van Beveren and Robertson. Dear Councillors. I read the report from Sharon Fraser, General Manager, Go Goldfields, regarding the replacement of the current Goldfields Library Corporation mobile library service bus with a Mercedes van accommodating 2000 books compared to our present service of 9000 books and ancillary facilities. The report by Sharon must have been written during a moment of delusion and for Council to accept such a report shows that Council has lost its way in not consulting with the community prior to even considering, depriving the residents of Flynn Ward of our excellent library facility. I urge that Council immediately resolve to retain our current library service, as I am sure there are going to be serious repercussions’ for Council’s reputation of being a caring and representative Body. Yours faithfully. Ex Cr John Smith Dear Editor, The Go Goldfields aims and plans were reproduced on the cover of The Welcome Record. We have read it three times and still fail to understand. We went to the website and found the exact same text, which we studied but remain ignorant. There is a lot more on the website but we gave up trying to decode what was written. We also checked the date – no, it is not April 1 therefore not some sort of joke. We must be examples of the illiterate and ignorant citizens that these paid, unelected and superior people seek to take into their care. We envy these fortunate people who know everything; their vast knowledge and wisdom to solve complex social problems removes any need to talk to us peasants. We paused for lunch before reading Go Goldfields again. No, we still have no idea what it means. If literacy is about communication then the Go Goldfields text has mostly failed. We do recognise when we are about to be “done over”. Good communication is passing on information so the receiver understands. The use of numerous fancy words and phrases is not clever, educated or literate, because any message is guaranteed to be “lost in translation”. This problem is treatable but we urge urgent remedial action. The Plain English Foundation has helped many organisations suffering from Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 3 this condition – there is hope. https:// www.plainenglishfoundation.com The problem that does not seem treatable is the periodic and repeated outbreaks of intellectual arrogance such as this mobile library debacle. Such epidemics tend to cure themselves and finally go away, but it is always expensive. Wendy Harland-White Stephen Barnham Dear Editor, Library Bus I would urge anyone who is not already a member of our library service to join. It is a fabulous service and community resource and we don’t want to lose it. I personally look forward to the bus’ arrival each week to choose from the thriller, fiction, art books and DVD’s. However there is a wide range of items to suit every taste and age, Please support our Bus. Gail Sutherland To Bob Henderson, I would like to congratulate you on being elected Councillor, for the Flynn Ward, of the Central Goldfields Shire Council. I wish you every success as you fulfil your position of Councillor and I trust everyone gets behind you to help make our Ward a better place, I most certainly offer you any assistance I can provide to assist you fulfilling your Role in Representing the Residents of our Ward. Yours sincerely, Ex Cr. John Smith, Dunolly THANK YOU Firstly I would like to thank my family for their support, especially my wife, Shane. Secondly I would like to thank the people of Flynn Ward who voted for me; I will do my best to work in your best interests and to be available for any problems you may have. It would be remiss of me not to thank my friends who have encouraged and supported me; it was greatly appreciated. Also I would like to offer my best wishes to Judy Meldrum who was a formidable opponent. Now that the Election is over, perhaps we can all work together to get our Region what it justly deserves. Once again, thank you to all. Bob Henderson Page 4 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD Dear Editor, Not only did Her Majesty Queen Victoria turn in her mausoleum at the news that our mobile library was under threat, but she actually appeared among us at our rally on Thursday last. She gave encouragement to the populace and remarked, ‘See to it, my friends. Persistence and pep will surely bring victory’. Glowering, she declared, ‘That such an egregious plan would have been devised in the State that bears my name!’ Recovering her composure, Her Majesty continued, “Turning to the young for a moment, we are all cognisant of the sage’s advice, ‘As the twig is bent so the tree will grow.’” ‘Your magical library on wheels contains riches which, when exploited wisely, will help develop young minds to the full. The young, with reading as a stimulus to growth and with a goodly measure of joy and parental guidance, will each become as straight and strong as a carefullytended tree.’ ‘However, the library contains not only the written word, but, as we are reliably informed, something called “electronic wizardry” is therein. We are also informed that, in this case, children teach their elders’. ‘Prince Albert and myself were blessed with a divine brood of nine and it was our pleasure to observe how they appreciated well-written literature. Indeed, without false modesty, we claim to be something of an authority on reading and development. One especial matter we have recognised is the mutual help with reading existing in a group’. Her Majesty then apologised for expatiating so much on the subject of the young and said, ‘We do tend to go on…..’ She said that by the very large numbers of men and women protesting last week (children were still at school) their literary needs were very pressing, and it was obvious why the mobile library stocked so many thousands of books. These were many and various with books on crime, science fiction, fantasy, biographies, sport and so on. She went on, ‘Two purposes are served by adult reading in addition to self-development which are to experience vicariously any number of activities and secondly, to set an example to the young. This example will bear fruit when he or she becomes adult and then reads as an adult with all the richness this brings’. Her Majesty said she and Prince Albert had necessarily spent so much time on affairs of state there had been little opportunity to read as the common man and woman had done. She spoke of the volumes of documents it had been necessary to peruse ‘and there were always the boxes to attend to – and my diaries took time every day’. 28 August 2013 With a regal wave Her Majesty wished us ‘farewell’ and disappeared from view. The Letters of Queen Victoria should provide insights into the royal life of Her Majesty. Joan Ansell BOOK REVIEW ‘Downfall: How the Labor Party ripped itself apart’, written by Aaron Patrick and published by Harper Collins 2013. This book is mainly concerned with events during the period 2007 to 2013 and ends before Kevin Rudd becomes Prime Minister for the second time. The author deals with the alleged corruption by the Obeid family, which is still going through the courts, and most of the material concerning the Obeid family has been sourced from the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption. ‘I believe that the targets of civil and criminal investigations are entitled to the presumption of innocence and have not concluded that any person named in this book broke the law.’ Aaron Patrick, p.317. The author was formerly a business reporter for the Wall Street Journal in London, and is now a senior editor with the Australian Financial Review. Aaron Patrick was a member of the Labor Party from the age of sixteen to twentyone and belonged to Bill Shorten’s Young Labor. Bill Shorten is often mentioned during the book and the author seems to believe that he will eventually be the leader of the Labor Party. The difficulties experienced by Kathy Jackson, the Secretary of the Health Services Union and whistleblower, are also documented here and make very interesting reading. As the author says in his note at the back of the book: the press has covered most of the events mentioned, and newspaper reports were an important source of information, he also attempted to verify the information independently. That said, I found the detail set out in the book fascinating especially the events in New South Wales which perhaps I hadn’t followed as closely as the Canberra and Victorian proceedings. Happy reading, Coral Christensen QUOTE Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out. Italian Proverb 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD What’s going on at THE DUNOLLY & DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE PAPER CRAFT If you like scrap-booking, card making or anything to do with paper you can work on your chosen project in the Centre from 10am on the first Thursday of the month, every month (usually) the next one being on Thursday,5 September. There are lots of books, ideas, scrapping paper and equipment for you to use and share to make your card or page a very personal and beautiful thing. $2 per session. AGM The Annual General Meeting will take place in the Centre on Wednesday, 11 September at 11am. The purpose of this meeting is to present annual reports, dissolve the existing committee of management and elect new office bearers and committee members. This is a legal requirement of an incorporated association. The meeting will be followed by a delicious lunch. All friends and associates of the centre are invited to attend. Interested in any of the above? Email admin@dunnhc.com.au, ring 5468 1511 or call in for a chat. We are situated to the right of the Dunolly Hospital in Havelock St. Sharon Hiley, Coordinator POSTIE FASHION SHOW Dunolly CWA invites you to a fashion show at the Senior Citizens Rooms on Wednesday, 4 September at 1.30pm. The garments are from Postie Fashions and are very nice. There will be afternoon tea, a raffle and door prizes. Come and support us and have an enjoyable afternoon tea as well. Entry $5. R Mecredy MISPRINTS AND BLOOPERS I’ve been collecting misprints and other strange things that sometimes appear in print for many years. I hope these will amuse you too. TALL I don’t know which paper this was printed in on 13 January 1986 – or who it was about – but they sure grew tall in Perth. The greatest influence was his father, Neville, who won the Perth District bowling average in his prime. His father is 183 centimetres, his mother, Barbara, 173 centimetres, his sister and older brother Grant, 26 are 188 centimetres, older sister Sharon, 24, 175 centimetres and his younger sister Narelle is already 5170 centimetres. R. Mecredy Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 5 PRE-SCHOOL SUCCESS Educators, members of the Dunolly Preschool parent committee, supported by our ‘Y’ Kindergarten Cluster Management and Early Childhood Advisor, have been working hard towards their recent rating and assessment visit with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. We are thrilled to announce that our service received the rating of ‘exceeding National Quality standard’!! Thanks very much, Trish Ipsen, Teacher Dear Editor, Best wishes to Marion Da Costa on her retirement as editor of The Welcome Record newspaper. It is a gargantuan and relentlessly demanding job to keep such a vital weekly paper in print. The huge effort behind the scenes, and pressure for deadlines is very demanding. Thank you to Marion and all the volunteers at the Record for your dedication in giving the locals a public forum. Last week’s edition demonstrated the power of our Welcome Record newspaper. We are privileged in having such a group of dedicated volunteers and must support and value our Welcome Record as our public voice. Congratulations to Marion and all the staff. Rachel Buckley Page 6 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD CELEBRATE ‘WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK’ IN DUNOLLY Monday, 2 September – Friday, 6 September The Women of Dunolly and surrounding district are being treated to a choice of activities throughout Women’s Health Week. MDHS together with the Jean Hales Foundation is running the first ever week-long festival of events for women. Attend one event or attend them all!! Kicking the week off will be the launch of Women’s Health Week with the Women’s Health Expo at the Anglican Hall. Other activities on offer for local women to try include: participate in a fitness circuit, learn how to read food labels and eat well and find out how to access reliable health information online. Monday 2 September – WELLNESS Tuesday 3 September OURSELVES Wednesday 4 September MOVE Thursday 5 September EAT Friday 6 September NETWORK 28 August 2013 Mindfulness and meditation is another activity on offer, with a class being held in the evening on Tuesday 3rd September. The theme is “looking after yourself”. This activity encourages women of all ages to do this by taking timeout just for you. Led by MDHS counselor Lindy Keating, this session is an opportunity to ‘come and try’ a mindfulness session. Mindfulness is simply a method of mental training. It can be defined as “paying attention” in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Research has linked mindfulness meditation with reduced anxiety, more positive emotions, and, with practice, permanent structural changes in the Continued next page WOMEN’S HEALTH EXPO 1.30—4pm Anglican Hall COST: GOLD COIN DONATION Women of all ages are invited to visit health professionals at various health displays. Topics include physical activity, sexual health, mental health, nutrition, cancer, heart health and MORE. Speakers at 2.30pm Afternoon Tea at 3pm Participate in health assessments to win prizes. Come for an hour or spend the afternoon. Registration essential. Proudly sponsored by Dunolly Pharmacy MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION 7.30—9pm at Dunolly Hospital—Day Care Centre COST : FREE Come and try a relaxing session conducted by Lindy – MDHS Counselor. Ever wondered about the benefits of mindfulness and relaxation? Come and experience them for yourself and ask questions afterwards. Registration essential. FITNESS CURCUIT 1.30—2.30pm, Gordon Gardens, Dunolly COST : FREE Keen to get into exercise? Want to find out about exercises you can do with little or no equipment? Come and try a circuit that is tailored to your abilities with MDHS Exercise Physiologists, Zoe and Rohan. Bring a towel. Free Gift – Drink Bottle. Registration Preferred. SUPERMARKET TOURS Two Sessions: 10am and 2pm starting at Dunolly Bakery and then IGA Dunolly Friendly Grocer. COST : FREE Meet at Dunolly Bakery for a short pre-education session with MDHS Dietitian, Sarah, followed by a “label reading “ tour of the supermarket. Limited places for each tour— Registration essential. NETWORKING SESSION 1.30 - 3pm at Dunolly RTC COST: FREE WHAT: Come and try the RTC computers to network with family and friends, and to access reliable health information sites. RTC volunteers at hand to assist you to learn how to use the computer. A light afternoon tea is provided. Registration Preferred. 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Continued from previous page brain that sustains these benefits. Meditation is a skill that requires practice, and over time your ability to meditate, and to control your focus will improve. There is a different theme for each day of the week, activities for the women of Dunolly have been planned to reflect these important messages; September 2 Monday is for “Wellness” – with prevention being the key September 3 Tuesday is for “Ourselves” – time out just for you. September 4 Wednesday is for “Move” – get active, one small step at a time September 5 Thursday is for “Eat” – eating well, with tips to make it easy September 6 Friday is for “Network” – reach out to family and friends. The overall theme spells the word “WOMEN”. A big thankyou to the Dunolly Pharmacy and RTC for their support of the week’s activities. To celebrate the start of better health, join thousands of women across Australia and participate in some women’s health week events. So, if you could make just one small change in your daily life, what would it be? For more information or to register to participate in the Women’s Health Week activities: contact either Ali or Lee at MDHS Community Services on 5461 0400 or Dunolly RTC on 5468 1205. We look forward to seeing you there! MDHS Media Release DUNOLLY BOOKS and COLLECTABLES Opening times: 10.00am to 5.30pm daily (Sundays 10.00am to 5.00pm) Including: Dunolly DVD Hire Overnight and weekly hire NEW RELEASES EACH WEEK Telephone 5468 1623 Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 7 COUNCIL RESPONDS TO COMMUNITY’S CONCERNS Planned changes to the Dunolly, Bealiba and Moliagul mobile library service has caused great concern in the community. In response, Central Goldfields Shire Council will review library services at the end of 2013, in order to gather feedback and input from residents. Council has developed a Guerrilla Library Van, a service that will enhance the existing library service by offering exciting elements such as pop up libraries, which can appear at any community event. The new service will be delivered through the Maryborough Library, which works closely with other service providers, such as maternal and child health nurses, to ensure there is increased accessibility to library services throughout the Shire. The proposal was communicated to the affected community at a public meeting on Monday, 19 August. The community has responded by saying it was not adequately consulted about the proposal. “We have heard the community, and we are responding as requested,” said Central Goldfields Shire Mayor, Councillor Barry Rinaldi. “The community wants the opportunity to have its say, and so Council will conduct a review at the end of the year, following a series of community engagement activities.” General Manager Go Goldfields, Sharon Fraser, said the extra time will provide the opportunity to clarify the situation and highlight the many enhancements of the new service. “The Guerrilla Library Van includes access to more books overall; it will be easier to borrow and return books; children’s services such as Story Time and Baby Rhyme Time will now be offered in the towns: and the library service will be offered more often and in more locations. “What’s important to know is that the Guerrilla Library approach is not about removing the mobile library service, but enhancing access to library services in Dunolly and across the Shire,” said Ms Fraser. Over the next few months, Council will advertise opportunities for concerned community members to provide their input on the planned changes. Councillor Rinaldi reminds residents there is an appropriate method for responding to Council. Council will be publishing a question and answers regarding library services in next Tuesday’s Maryborough Advertiser and on Council’s website. For the remainder of 2013, the community will be able to experience the Guerrilla Library Van as a pop up service at various events, while also being able to access the current mobile library service. CGSC Media Release Page 8 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD 28 August 2013 LIONS CLUB SUPPORTS PRE-SCHOOL The Dunolly Pre-school parent committee and families have been very busy this year with organising several fundraising events. Being a small rural kinder, we rely heavily on the families and the community for support. The Pre-school staff, committee and families, would like to thank the community for their ongoing support, which was evident with the number of people who attended our “Girls Night Out” in May this year and then, just recently, our “Bloke’s Night”. Both fundraisers were fun; provided a great opportunity to catch up with friends while raising some much needed funds for the Pre-school. MINI LOADER HIRE Trevor Stevens from the Maryborough Lions Club with Melissa Freemantle and Melissa Hoban parent committee representatives Recently, two representatives from the Preschool were invited to attend the Maryborough Lion’s Club presentation night. Melissa Hoban (Dunolly Preschool Secretary) and Melissa Freemantle (Dunolly Preschool Treasurer) attended the presentation night on behalf of the Pre-school where the Pre-school received a $300.00 cheque. We would like to thank the Maryborough Lion’s Club for their generous donation and their continued financial support. Also… the Pre-school will be running the next Dunolly Market Barbeque on Sunday, 8 September, so we invite you down to buy a snag or two. Melissa Hoban, Secretary QUOTE An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mahatma Ghandi Goes where the big cats can’t Post hole borer 150, 450 & 300mm augers Site Clearing and Trenching Backhoe Attachment 4 in 1 Bucket Phone Tom Fankhauser 03 5468 1660 KITCHENS LAUNDRIES VANITIES 20 Years Experience Free Measure and Quote Attention to detail Personalised Service EVERY BUDGET CATERED FOR Peter and Shelley Davies 61-65 Loch Street, Maryborough www.evolutionkitchens.com.au Telephone 5461 1000 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD DUNOLLY BRANCH CWA The last meeting was on 7 August before the International Day festivities. The two most important things for discussion were the Postie Fashion Show on 4 September at the Senior Citizens Rooms at 1.30pm; and the Car Boot Sale on 4 September. Members are reminded that quite a lot of cooking will be needed to cover both events – afternoon tea for the Parade and stall cooking for the Sale. Anyone who would like to help will be very welcome. There will be a meet raffle for a $50 voucher from Dunolly Meats at the Sale. Members are asked to bring a small wrapped gift for use as part of the door prizes at the Parade – there will be a main raffle too of course. Come to the Parade and bring a friend or three! Meeting at 11am at Senior Citizens – BYO lunch. Heather and Rosemary travelled to Castlemaine on 22 August for the Half Yearly Conference. The venue at the footy club rooms was easy to find – turn left at the first lights and there it was! This was new Group President’s Ayron Teed’s first conference and it went off very smoothly. As well as the Association and Group business, there were two excellent speakers on the subject of Family Violence. They were LSC Margaret Singe, the Bendigo Police Family Officer, and Cate Moloney, Manager of Women’s and Children’s Services Loddon and Campaspe Centre for non-violence in Bendigo. Between them they explained the connection between police, the Centre and those seeking help and shelter. It gave an insight into a very different world. Alison Nye from Castlemaine CWA explained that the knitted squares members sent to Conference will be joined to make large warm shawls to be given to victims of violence to wrap themselves and their children in, as some flee their homes with nothing. A stand-up comedienne member, Alvis Eddy from Echuca, lightened the mood somewhat with a witty look at life. Subscriptions are $56.50 this year and due by the October meeting. The competitions for September are a hat or parasol and the usual flowers. See you all at the next meeting. R Mecredy, Publicity Officer QUOTE A thing of beauty is a joy forever John Keats Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 9 DUNOLLY’S “PROJECT MOST SUBLIME” WINS COALITION SUPPORT Dunolly will be trilling and thrilling again this October with music and song during the town’s second annual Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, supported by the Victorian Coalition Government. MP for Northern Victoria, Damian Drum, said the State Government would contribute $6000 towards the cost of staging the 2013 Gilbert and Sullivan Festival. Making the announcement on behalf of Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan, Mr Drum said funding allocated through the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund will be used to promote and stage the four -day festival. It will feature impressive theatre and arts performances, a grand parade through Dunolly’s main street and a country fair-style puppet show. “The festival is fast becoming the headline act in Dunolly’s calendar, with the whole district throwing their support into planning, rehearsing and preparing for this highly-anticipated event,” Mr Drum said. “The town’s inaugural Gilbert and Sullivan festival in 2012 was a huge success, attracting 870 people and transporting visitors back to the late Victorian era when Dunolly was a booming Goldfields town. “This year the event is expected to be bigger and better, attracting visitors and contributing significantly to the promotion of tourism in the region.” Mr Ryan said the event will generate flow-on benefits for local businesses and the economy. “It will stimulate the local economy, supporting local café, shop and B&B owners who will cater to the increased tourism demand during the festivities. “The event will also enhance performance spaces at the Dunolly Town Hall and Court House, opening up the historical significance of these iconic buildings to a whole new audience.” The $6,000 in Coalition Government funding towards the $33,550 project will be provided through the Putting Locals First program – a component of the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund. “The Putting Locals First program is a $100 million initiative that supports local project development and planning to improve the lives of regional Victorians,” he said. Damien Drum MLC Media Release Page 10 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD CHURCH NEWS DUNOLLY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES invite you to worship God and welcome you to their services: Sunday 1 September 2013 St John’s Dunolly Anglican Parish Service 11am No service 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 Joy Turner Laanecoorie Uniting Church No service SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: “Come to Me all you who are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and lean on Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart.” Matt 11:v28-29 UNITING CHURCH NEWS This week Joy will be leading our service. She has given so much support and love to this Church. We always find her services so uplifting. The Op-shop has some wonderful clothes for all sizes and much bric-a-brac. Come in on Thursday and Friday to view all we have. UCAF will meet on Thursday, 5 September at 10.30am where the Avoca and Maryborough UCAF will join us for lunch; could all members please bring a plate of slices and savouries. Rev Youn Kim will talk to us about his ministry. All welcome! Jean Richards ST JOHN’S FELLOWSHIP NEWS We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday morning at the cake stall outside the supermarket. Time 8am – date 31 August. Be early for your favourites! The only service in the Parish this Sunday, 1 September, will be held in Maryborough at ‘Christ the King’ Church commencing at 10am. Bishop Andrew will preside over a service of Holy Communion and Confirmation. The service will 28 August 2013 be followed by a bring and share lunch. All welcome! Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 4 September at 2pm at the home of Joyce Willmot in Market Street, Dunolly. All welcome! For any further information please contact Pam Brodie on 5468 1183 or Trina Kay on 5468 1709. Pam Brodie CATHOLIC CHURCH (ST MARY MUSE) Good news that sister Barbara is home and looking much better. We welcomed a temporary resident to Mass this week. John hopes to spend six months in the area looking for the elusive gold. We wish him luck. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 11.20am on Friday, 30 August, followed by Father’s Day Mass at 12.30. There will be a reunion for Sacred Heart College and St. Martin’s in the Pines classes 1968-1973, Saturday, 19 October 2013. Contact 0418 315 117. “May you always find three welcomes in your life, in a garden during summer, at a fireside during winter, and whatever the day or season in the kind eyes of a friend.” R Mecredy 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Extracts from the newsletter of the Goldfields Historical and Arts Society Inc CHINESE CAMP, DUNOLLY The Chinese Camp at Dunolly was in Thompson St on the south side of the railway line opposite the Terminus Hotel. There are no known maps showing its location so we rely on descriptions from the newspapers and Borough of Dunolly records. One council record states there were 11 huts with 50 occupants. There was a narrow north south laneway with several huts on either side. Facing Thompson St was the large store of Sim Cum Yuen. He also acted as an interpreter in the Dunolly Court. His nephew Wong Ying came to Australia in 1862 and worked for him. Wong Ying invested well in local mines. A shipping receipt in his name is held in the Dunolly Museum. It shows that in December 1875 he sent back to his family in China a box of gold and 1,000 sovereigns. A fortune in those days. Wong Ying eventually took over the Terminus Hotel his family operating it until it closed in 1956. At the Terminus Hotel there was (and still is?) a display cabinet that had been in Sim Cum Yuen’s store. Amongst the huts at the Chinese camp were several businesses. One of these was a butcher’s shop run by Ah Lem. He kept pigs and slaughtered them on site. The waste was running into the Municipal Dam (renamed Station Dam and now part of the caravan park). When the railway was built the Chinese then had to dig drains to direct the waste towards Burnt Creek. The camp also included a Joss House situated at the eastern end. In 1880 Mow Sow was in charge of it. In 1869 the police raided a gambling den at the Chinese Camp. The weatherboard building had trap doors between the studs at the bottom of the back wall. This allowed several to escape before the police realised. They were playing fan tan with English money. Ah Cham was charged with being the croupier and fined £5 or three weeks gaol. Ah Hoy and Larry Wron were also arrested and fined a mere 1/- for being in a gaming house. Lim Kin had a brothel and opium den here from 1868 or earlier until it was closed down in 1869. He was charged with keeping a disorderly house. Lim Kin had three prostitutes there, Jenny, Bella and Kate. They ate and slept at the house. He also sold opium but only on the condition it was smoked inside the building with the girls. The men mentioned as being in the building at the time were Ah Wing, William Sim Cooey, Ah Hee, Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 11 Ah Ah, One Tip and She Key. One Tip admitted he slept with a girl and still owed Lim Kin four shillings. Lim Kin was found guilty of keeping a disorderly house and sentenced to 14 days imprisonment. It was a light sentence as he had previously been a police informer. After the newspaper wrote that he was a police informer it might have made it difficult for him to remain in Dunolly. At the camp in 1875 Fook Long was charged with keeping a house frequented by women without any lawful means of support. These were two young women Mary Creelman and Selina Lawrence. The constable stated that several youths were in the habit of nightly frequenting this den. This was not seen as sufficient evidence for a conviction so he was let off. In 1878 Ah Muck was charged with keeping a disorderly house at the Chinese Camp. He got word of the warrant and took off but was arrested in Maldon and brought back to Dunolly. Ah Muck also sold grog and opium. One of the witnesses a Catherine Savage said she had known Ah Muck for about five years and did the washing for him and his girls. They did embroidery and sewing. She also said that the house was frequented by both men and women. He was found guilty of keeping a disorderly house and given 12 months imprisonment with hard labour. One of the women at Ah Muck’s was Agnes Abernethy. She previously had an illegitimate son John Archibald Phelps, the father being John Phelps of Inglewood. Agnes was addicted to opium and unable to properly look after her son. She sold the boy for an undisclosed amount to a Chinese man named Ah Hang or Ah Hong. She had Lamont, a solicitor in Inglewood, write up an agreement making him the boy’s legal guardian. Ah Hong then sold the boy to another Chinese man named Hock Tarn. Hock Tarn purchased a ticket on a steamship bound for Hong Kong. When the ship docked at Brisbane some of the passengers alerted the police about a Chinese man travelling with white children. These were a 13 year old girl and the two year old John Archibald Phelps. John Archibald Phelps was taken off him and sent to the Diamantina Orphanage in Brisbane. The girl stated that Hock Tarn was her father. The police having no proof otherwise had to accept this. As such no offence had been committed so they were allowed to remain on the ship and continue for Hong Kong. Was the girl telling the truth? She would have known that if she’d said anything else she would also have ended up in the orphanage. The Brisbane Telegraph speculated that on arrival in Hong Kong this girl would be taken into China where she could be sold for as much as 200 guineas. Continued on next page Page 12 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD Continued from previous page The Chinese Camp near the railway was the main camp in Dunolly. There were other minor camps near the Dunolly School and at Hard Hill and Gooseberry Hill. The Chinese Camp at Burnt Creek was one of the largest in Victoria with about 2,000 there in 1861. Other camps were also at Bealiba, Moliagul and Tarnagulla. William Shung Cooey was the Chinese doctor at Burnt Creek. He was also a fortune teller. He would come to the camp at Dunolly and see patients. He would also buy and smoke opium at Lim Kin’s brothel. It was not recorded whether he was with the patients before or after the opium. In February 1900 a fire at the Dunolly Chinese camp destroyed on one side of the street some four or five huts. Over the years the remaining huts slowly either fell down or were demolished as their occupants died. Now nothing remains with most of the former camp being under the access road to the silos. Goldfields Historical and Arts Society WAYAWA CAFE Tarnagulla Community Centre Open every Sunday 10AM to 4PM Homemade cakes, pastries, soup and sandwiches Come along and enjoy a coffee or Devonshire tea. 8 Sandy Creek Lane Behind the Victoria Hall. Eat in or take away We also have a range of local crafts and produce. Support your local centre run by volunteers. 28 August 2013 MARYBOROUGH DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE’S DUNOLLY CAMPUS KITCHEN TO GET A SIGNIFICANT REFURBISHMENT Thanks to funding received from the Victorian Government’s Rural Capital Support Fund of $53,540 the kitchen at Maryborough District Health Service’s (MDHS) Dunolly campus is about to be refurbished. Heidi Hine, Food Services Project Manager, said that the funds will be used wisely to ensure that the refit and upgrade of the kitchen is cost effective. Refurbishment to the kitchen includes a new oven, shelving, flooring and an additional freezer. After a coat of paint, Theresa Hutchinson, Dunolly’s cook, won’t know that she is working in the same kitchen! For Theresa the most important aspect of her work is cooking meals that are nutritious and appetizing and take into account the individual tastes of the residents. “I love cooking for the residents and it gives me great pleasure to know that I am able to produce home cooked meals that are healthy and thoroughly enjoyed by the residents,” Theresa said. Theresa is certainly looking forward to the completion of the refurbished kitchen. “The refurbishment will take place over a three week period and during that short space of time main meals will be delivered from our Maryborough campus kitchen,” Heidi said. Prior to the commencement of the renovations at the start of September, a trial run has been taking place to ensure that residents will get their meals on time. “Theresa has been working with kitchen staff at Maryborough to work through any issues in regard to delivery. In this way we can be certain that the meals arrive and are delivered in prime condition,” Heidi said. Chief Executive, Glenis Beaumont, said that the organisation was very grateful for the funding. “The Dunolly kitchen is old and looking very tired. It was time for it to be renovated. This has been made possible through Victorian Government funding. I feel confident that when it reopens, the residents of the Dunolly nursing home will be delighted that Theresa is able to work in excellent conditions that meet all the relevant standards.” Ms Beaumont said. MDHS Media Release 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD COUNTRY CHICKEN SOUP Serves 4 to 6. Prep and Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (600g) chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into thin strips 2 medium (240g) carrots, chopped 3 trimmed (300g) celery stalks, chopped finely 2 medium (300g) brown onions, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup (35g) plain flour 2 litres (8 cups) chicken stock 1 cup (220g) risoni pasta Method: 1. In a large heavy-based pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Add the carrot, celery, onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until starting to soften. 2. Stir in the flour, cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the stock, ½ cup at a time until all stock is incorporated. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the risoni and simmer for another 5 minutes or until risoni is just tender. 3. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve this warming soup with hot buttered toast for a really comforting midweek meal. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Julie’s Tip: If any soup is left over, the risoni will absorb all the liquid. When reheating, add stock or water to return the soup to the right consistency. Julie Goodwin’s recipe from Women’s Weekly May 2013 TIRAMISU Serves 12 Prep time: 30 minutes (plus refrigeration time) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons instant coffee ¾ cup (180ml) boiling water ½ cup (125ml) marsala ¼ cup (60ml) Kahlua (coffee liqueur) 3 eggs, separated ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 500g mascarpone 2 tablespoons marsala, extra ¼ cup (55g) caster sugar, extra 1/3 cup (80ml) thickened cream 375g small sponge-finger biscuits 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, approximately Method: 1. Combine instant coffee and boiling water in a shallow bowl. Stir in marsala and Kahlua. 2. Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 13 (for about 4-5 minutes). 3. Fold in the mascarpone and add the extra marsala into the egg yolk mixture until just combined. 4. Beat egg whites and extra sugar in a clean, small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into mascarpone mixture and then fold in the thickened cream. 5. Dip half the biscuits, one at a time, for 1-2 seconds only, into coffee mixture and arrange biscuits in a single layer in a 2-litre (8-cup capacity) square or rectangular dish. 6. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the biscuits. Repeat with remaining biscuits and mascarpone mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 7. Just before serving tiramisu, dust the top with sifted cocoa. Not suitable to freeze. Test Kitchen tip: Choose a sweeter variety of marsala when using in desserts. If you have an espresso machine, make 180ml of short black coffee instead of using instant. Recipe from Australian Women’s Weekly, May 2013 Emergency Medical Response In a life threatening or time critical Medical Emergency call: 000 or 112 from your mobile for an Ambulance. Then call: 0438 580 426 as soon as possible for FREE Emergency Medical Care from your local Community First Responder while waiting for the Ambulance to arrive in: Dunolly, Dunluce, Mount Hooghly, Archdale Junction, Archdale, Dalyenong, Bealiba, Emu, Cochranes Creek, Goldsborough, Inkerman, Painswick, Moliagul, Murphys Creek, Tarnagulla or Waanyarra. http://www.facebook/ EmergencyMedicalResponse Page 14 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD 28 August 2013 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 SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 4 Postie fashion parade 1.30pm Senior Cits Hall THURSDAY 19 Blumes fashion parade Bealiba Hall 2pm 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 15 Celebrate the last day of winter With 25% off gas cylinder refills! That’s right fill your barbeque , caravan and camping cylinders and get 25% off the price This Saturday only At Daly’s Broadway, Dunolly Ph 5468 1035 Page 16 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD WEEKLY GIG GUIDE 31 August Oozin Blues at The Railway Hotel 8pm 8 September Dave Diprose and Pacific Blues Union. At The Maldon Blues Club. 2.30 to 6pm. 14 September The Grumpy Neighbour at The Royal Hotel 18 September Oozin Blues at The Mitta Pub (Mitta Mitta) 12 October Stringybark McDowell at The Royal Hotel 19 and 20 October Oozin Blues at The Anglesea Music Festival. 20 October John Luke Shelley and High Speed Steel at the Maldon Club 2.30 to 6pm. 26 October Oozin Blues at The Royal Hotel Dunolly 2 November Stan Munro and The Big O show. At The Royal Hotel 9 November The Detonators at The Royal Hotel 17 November Mez and Josh at The Royal Hotel 1 December Spectrum at The Maldon Blues Club. For any gig updates please email jan@capindustries.com.au Jan Stephenson VITAL HABITAT ILLEGALLY REMOVED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY A Mt Hooghly farmer has faced the Maryborough Magistrates Court this week for the illegal removal of 21 large, old eucalypt trees from his property. The man received an aggregate fine of $20,000, with conviction, and was ordered to pay the Council’s costs of $5116 and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) costs of $194. A stay of six months was given in which to pay these amounts. The court heard that in July 2012, the man engaged a contractor to remove the trees without a planning permit, some of which were estimated to be between 200 and 400-yearsold. The matter was jointly prosecuted by DEPI and Central Goldfields Shire Council. DEPI’s Senior Biodiversity Officer, Peter 28 August 2013 Johnson, said: “These are serious offences as the hollows in these old trees cannot be instantly replaced for wildlife in the area. There is a number of unique species which are totally or largely restricted to temperate woodland habitat in Victoria.” “A number of these are threatened species that are dependent on hollow-bearing trees, and are particularly vulnerable to this type of impact. In addition to the direct loss of habitat, the loss of connectivity with other patches of trees was also a notable observation in this case.” “Many birds species also need the protection and shelter of trees to move unhindered between food resources.” “Hollows in trees can be defined as small fissures or cracks in which species of MicroBats, Yellow-footed Antechinus, Sugar Glider or Brush-tailed Phascogale can seek refuge or gather beetles, spiders and a range of other food items. Larger, visible hollows are often used for shelter during breeding periods. Many bird species also use hollows for shelter or breeding.” Central Goldfields Shire Council’s General Manager Technical Services, David Sutcliffe, said: "Council has regulations and processes in place to protect our environment and also community members. The outcome of this case is likely to provide a deterrent to illegal clearing for some time." "If anyone in the Shire is unsure of Council's processes and regulations, they are encouraged to contact us before they act. Our staff are more than happy to assist, and this will prevent events such as this from occurring." The man faced a charge under section 126(2) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 for using land in contravention of the Central Goldfields Planning Scheme, which states that "a permit is required to remove, destroy or lop native vegetation, including dead vegetation." Charges were also laid under regulation 9(1) of the Wildlife Regulations 2002 for wilfully destroying wildlife habitat. CGSC and DEPI Media Release QUOTE You should never count your chickens before they’ve hatched, but it’s a lot easier. PK Shaw 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 17 Page 18 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD 28 August 2013 THE COALITION WILL IMPROVE ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE Stars of the Week This week’s awards go to the following students Prep 1 Charlotte Smith Grade 1/2 Hannah McCurdy Grade 3/4 Aaron Gidley Grade 5/6 Ellen Stratford Auslan Mia Skilling Awards are given to students at assembly each week. Dunolly Pre-school Picture Book Library The Dunolly Pre-school is setting up a picture book library for their children and looking for donations of picture books. If you have picture books that your children have outgrown and you would like to donate them to the Pre-school for their borrowing library you can either drop them into the Pre-school or you may leave them at our school’s office. Mother Goose Program The Mother Goose Program is held every Friday at 10am till 11am. Any parents who have children aged between 0 and 5 who are not yet at school are most welcome to attend these sessions. MARYBOROUGH VETERINARY PRACTICE KW Hardefeldt Pty. Ltd. 49 Alma Street, Maryborough 3465 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 Road users in Wannon will benefit from the Coalition’s plan to spend $300 million across Australia on a Bridges Renewal Program, said Dan Tehan, the Member for Wannon today. “There are many timber bridges across Wannon which could be upgraded or replaced under this program, which will match funds provided by local councils and the state government,” said Mr Tehan. “There are about 30,000 old timber bridges across Australia that urgently need fixing. This program helps local councils identify and fund the bridges that really need the work, and we’ll support them and the state government on a dollar for dollar basis. “Local and state governments are dealing with many bridges, in some cases hundreds in each electorate, that urgently need extensive maintenance. We want to assist them and the people of Wannon who rely on these bridges to travel to work and school. “Due to many bridges being in a state of disrepair, some of them have a load limit which is inconvenient for motorists, very inefficient for farmers and other industries and a risk during fire season. “This Bridges Renewal Program follows on from the Coalition’s commitment to the Roads to Recovery program, an incredible success in rebuilding and upgrading local roads around the country. “If elected on 7 September, I will be working with local councils and the Victorian state government to identify the bridges that should be funded under this important program,” said Mr Tehan. Dan Tehan MP Media Release DUNOLLY RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Computer and internet access funded by VICNET Internet Centrelink Medicare Banking Photo copying Printing Laminating School Holidays Programs Computer Training V/Line Bookings Community Bus Weekly Run Trading hours Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm Information Centre Maps Post cards Tourist brochures 03 5468 1205 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Nature’s finest on show Next Friday, 30 August marks the beginning of the fourth annual Naturally Loddon Festival – a time to celebrate the many faces of Nature around us. Filling five weeks last year, the 2013 program spans eight weeks, running through until 27 October with a total of 20 events spread around the Shire. New this year are overnight and day canoe trips on the Loddon River, a revived Blue Eucy Heritage Festival at Inglewood, a bike tour around Wedderburn, a New Age market day at Wedderburn and the annual meeting of the Prospectors and Miners Association of Victoria, featuring an auction of prospecting items, a barbecue and tips from the experts on gold detecting. Another “first’ is the addition of the Bridgewater Wool, Wheat and Wine Festival on Sunday 20 October, boasting sheep shearing, a “sheep toss” and sheep races, children’s novelty events and more. Popular events from previous years set to return include photographic displays, field trips, the Kooyoora Wildflower Show, bird-watching, the Terrick Terrick National Park open weekend, Tarnagulla’s family day and bus tours to Loddon Plains and the Boort wetlands. First up this year is a photographic exhibition at Mulwarrie Studios in Bridgewater, entitled Water, Land and Sky. That display – pictures of classic landscapes of rural Australia with a special section devoted to the Loddon region – runs through to 8 September and features an “extra” of a photographic field trip next Sunday. Bookings for the trip cost of $30 and can be made by calling 0427 190 339. The Naturally Loddon program, which is organised by the Nature Tourism Festival group in conjunction with Council’s Tourism Department, is aimed at all age groups. Copies are available at tourist and retail outlets across the Shire, through the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 5494 3489 or by visiting www.loddon.vic.gov.au Road repairs planned More good news for the Shire arrived last week with the announcement by Member for Swan Hill Peter Walsh of funding of $147,000 for repair work on the Bridgewater-Serpentine Road. The work will be carried out on a section of the road just south of the Loddon River Bridge near the Loddon West Road. It will involve ripping up the existing deteriorated road surface, stabilising and re-sheeting it. The grant is part of a $170 million state government road repair package to be delivered across three years. The contract, to be managed by VicRoads, is expected to be Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 19 awarded within the next few months. Volunteers’ thank-you This Wednesday is National Meals on Wheels Day and Loddon’s volunteers are certainly not being forgotten. Council will host a morning tea at The Coffee Bank in Pyramid Hill on Wednesday and an afternoon tea at the Cup and Saucer in Boort on Friday to thank volunteers and I plan to attend both. National Meals on Wheels Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in August each year to recognise the work of the organisation’s 78,700 volunteers in more than 740 branches around the country. For any inquiries about these functions, please phone Dani Kline or Kylie Jones on 5437 7999. Be clear on new fire levy Shire rates notices started arriving in residents’ letterboxes last week. Alongside the usual municipal charges, ratepayers will notice the addition of the Victorian Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL), which came into effect on 1 July. The State government now requires councils to collect this levy on its behalf, which helps pay for metropolitan and regional fire services. Several ratepayers have got the impression that paying the levy means their house is automatically insured, but this is not the case. All house and contents insurances need to be arranged separately. For any rate enquiries, please phone Council on 5494 1200, but questions on insurance matters should be directed to the new Fire Services Levy Monitor on 1300 300 635. Leagues honour their best With their seasons now rapidly nearing an end, both the Loddon Valley Football Netball League and North Central Football League are looking forward to their annual presentation functions over the next week. The North Central league vote count is on this Wednesday (28 August) at the St Arnaud Sports Club from 6.30pm. Awards to be announced include the best and fairest in three grades, top goal kicker, a rookie prize and champion club. Tickets to the dinner function, priced at $20, can be ordered through NCFL General Manager Lance Standfield on 5494 3878. The Loddon Valley league holds its vote count next Sunday (1 September) at the RSL in Long Gully, Bendigo. Starting at 2pm, the event will see the announcement of best and fairest awards in all grades of football and netball, among others. Tickets, at $15, can be arranged through Joy Lawry on 5446 3316. Cr Geoff Curnow Page 20 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD 28 August 2013 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD It is simply amazing –the rate that technology is developing even in our everyday lives. With your digital TV tuner you just click record – now it will automatically stop recording when the program has finished. Watching a YouTube video? Notice how the progress line appears seconds from the end of the clip to tell you it’s about to end? Don’t get started on site linking! Facebook knows if you have an eBay account - Google knows if you have a YouTube account, Hotmail is now Outlook and Outlook connects your old Outlook express email , Confused yet? Yes it’s all happening so fast but to be able to keep up we must be on top of the game with our internet. Now the World Wide Web is probably bigger than TV, and in just a few short years. Business is conducted through the internet unlike anything in the past The NBN is rolling out and the government of the day is committed to bringing our broadband up to international standards. So what is the most unreliable form of broadband? If you have a wireless USB dongle, well yes you are at a distinct disadvantage and that’s being polite. If you are using a 3G wireless dongle, watch an episode of Get Smart where Max says “Chief we need to use the ‘cone of silence’ 3G wireless is today’s broadband equivalent of the ‘cone of silence’ however 4G is surprisingly good. Nothing however beats a cabled connection via ethernet to your PC except for actual cable internet. Finally there is worthy competition from Bigpond internet… ADSL unlimited speed and downloads for only $29 a month. Pennytel offer this service and so far speed tests seem positive. STOP PRESS!! While this column was under construction OneTel, one of the only competitors to Telstra mobile, went into administration meaning that the big bad bully of telecommunications – Telstra, maintains its monopoly stranglehold on its mobile phone service on its own network. Kogan Mobile customers will lose their mobile phone service and will need to switch back to Telstra or find an alternative. This means less competition and higher prices on our mobile plans (good news for investors) unless you choose to go to an Optus carrier. Unfortunately Optus reception is not great around this area so it seems we are stuck with it. Column supplied by Maryborough PCs Repairs and sales to Computers and Electronics 23 Spring St Maryborough Opposite the Community House Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 21 Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-2pm Ph 5468 1544 116 Broadway, Dunolly Prop. Tom & Rosemary Davies All types of joinery Windows, Doors, Stairs and Heritage Work Our speciality ‘Quality work by local tradesmen’ Call in or phone for a quote Phone 5460 4600 Email sales@daviesjoinery.com.au 61-65 Loch St, Maryborough Page 22 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD CAMPFIRE COSTS MARYBOROUGH MAN $250 A 40 year-old Maryborough man was fined $250 and placed on a six month good behaviour bond on Friday, 23 August at the Castlemaine Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to three offences relating to a campfire. No conviction was recorded. The man was charged under the CFA Act 1958 with allowing a fire to remain alight on a day of Total Fire Ban. He was charged under the Forest Act 1976 with leaving a campfire unattended and failing to clear around a campfire for three metres. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Forester in Charge Paul Bates said the man was camping at Hamilton’s Crossing on the Loddon River near Baringhup in January this year. “The campfire was lit the night before and hadn’t been totally extinguished on the day of Total Fire Ban,” Mr Bates said. “People must be aware of the regulations because even a smouldering campfire has the potential to escape and become a bushfire on a day of Total Fire Ban with high temperatures and winds.” The key things to remember when having a campfire are: Check restrictions for the area – campfires are not allowed in some areas of public land and are prohibited on Total Fire Ban days. Always use a purpose built fireplace where provided. If there are no restrictions on campfires and in the absence of a fireplace, campfires should be lit in a 30 centimetre trench, with an area of three metre radius cleared of vegetation and other flammable materials. Take care on dry, windy days – if the wind is strong enough to carry sparks, don’t light a campfire. Never leave a campfire unattended. Keep your campfire just big enough for cooking and keeping warm. Put your fire out properly using water, not soil, even if you are going for a short walk or a swim. If your campfire is cool to touch, it is safe to leave. DEPI Media Release 28 August 2013 CUT AND COLOUR DUNOLLY Men’s and Ladies Hairdressing New Hours Tuesdays 1.00pm—late (by appointment) Wednesdays 9.00am to 5.30pm Thursdays 9.00am to 5.30pm For professional hair care Call Julie on 0408 179 657 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE OF SIXTY YEARS THURSDAY, 22 AUGUST 2013 You have to work at your marriage Like a gardener in her flowers And nourish each bed with love And value the passing hours. You have to plant for future blooms Have patience, love and care Water the paths with tenderness Give thanks to God in prayer. You have to work at your marriage With kindness and zeal Putting love rings round your hearts A foundation strong as steel. Shape your marriage with loving thoughts Just as the gardener’s do Then love and peace with happiness Will surely bloom for you. Treat marriage vows like tender plants The bud of loves the branch and vine They are as fragile as the mists That lifts above the pine. Grow your love in the earth of truth Not in a moving sea And bound by every loving word Like between my wife and me. FATHERS’ DAY Fathers’ day used to be such fun You were loved by everyone Today for me is very sad You’re the best friend I ever had Kids loved you and followed you around You used to throw pennies on the ground You also told them little jokes But not like the ones you told to the blokes. You played the drum in the brass band You said it was the best in the land You marched so proud with your big bass drum Pressed against your big fat tum. You were lazy around the house Poor old Mum would always rouse You always let her chop the wood You said she did it real good. You really loved us four kids And wouldn’t have swapped us for quids You rode your old bike everywhere We had no car but you didn’t care. You bought us lollies and lemonade My memories of you will never fade In my heart you will always stay And to all the fathers ‘a Happy Fathers’ Day’. Elizabeth Rickards Then in the distant mists of time Although we now are old We love the struggles that now rhyme Tis sixty years of gold. The setbacks and the bitter strifes Are the patient love of years Are as strong today as our love The love of sixty years. ‘Finis’ Ken Peake and Dais Peake Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 23 WORD PYRAMID 1. Solve the word pyramid—14 ----------- ___ he’s making eyes at me (song) (2) Not her (3) Army vehicle (4) ___isher (bird) (5) 2. Unscramble the 14 letters to reveal: Uniting Church school holiday activity (4, 4, 6) Solution to last week’s puzzle: 1. SP/HOC/RAFT/VICKY 2. Vicky-craft shop Page 24 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD FOR SALE Kambrook Essentials electric wok. Excellent condition $20. Ph 5464 2086. SEAFOOD RAFFLE Congratulations to Jean Flett winner of the seafood raffle. Thursday, 29 August will be the final raffle for this season. TARNAGULLA COMMUNITY CENTRE Julie from Cut and Colour will be visiting Tarnagulla on the first Monday of the month at the Community Centre. Ring to book your appointment. (Men and Women). 0408 179 657. FOR SALE Firewood $70 per metre. Dunolly Salvage Yard. Ph 5468 1766 or 0409 946 340. FOR SALE EF Falcon station wagon excellent condition 207,000 kilometres. Reg. 6 months PDL 575 $2750. Ph 5468 7325. FOR SALE 2.2kw generator brand new in box. $300. Ph 5468 7325 . BEREAVEMENT MAHER, William John, on Tuesday 27 August at Maryborough Hospital aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Marlene. Loved father of Neil, Debbie, Kellie and their families. MAHER Requiem mass to celebrate the life of the late Mr William John Maher will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dunolly on Saturday, 31 August at 11am. The cortege will then proceed to the Dunolly cemetery. Phelan Funerals, Maryborough Inc A L Lovel, Dunolly 5468 1212 54611979 DUNOLLY FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB MINILOTTO This week’s lucky numbers were: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 There was no winner. Jackpot is now $1250. 28 August 2013 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 25 BUILDING SKILLS, BUILDING JOBS LOOK OUT! DON’T LET THE EARLY BIRD CATCH YOU One of the best jobs I’ve had in my time at Warrnambool’s Emmanuel College was running the Vocational Education Program for VCE students during the late nineties. Every year at Year 11, we’d take in 20 to 25 students for the program, set them up with a host employer, deliver some training and a school curriculum as well. The class would reduce in numbers as kids would go off to apprenticeships or employment through Years 11 and 12. It wasn’t always the most conventional path, it was the road less travelled, and it got results. These are ex-students who are now tradies or running their own businesses or the right hand man or woman in a local business. The success of the program was based on building skills and building employment experience. It was heavily dependant on motivated kids, effective skills training and generous host employers. I have been reminded of those days and the paramount importance of skills training in the last week through visits to Cobden Technical School and Maryborough Education Centre to congratulate them on being successful in securing more than $5.4 million in Federal Government funding to establish Trade Training Centres in their locations. Retention of young people in schools through to completion of the VCE or VCAL or a form of recognised trade training is critical to creating the best opportunities for them and critical for developing and ensuring productivity in our economy. That’s why Labor is so focussed on education. From the School Kids Bonus that helps 1.3 million families, to the Better Schools Plan that offers guaranteed, increased and transparent funding for all schools to the Trade Training Centres in Schools program that will benefit the Cobden and district and Maryborough communities. These commitments reflect Labor’s focus on the long-term economic and social goals not the short-sighted reactionary politics of the Coalition. Labor’s approach means better opportunities for our young people, our communities and our economy. That’s all we want in Wannon and it is what we deserve in Wannon. Michael Barling, Labor Candidate for Wannon The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is reminding Victorians that some bird species, including Australian Magpies (Cracticus tibicen), are already starting to swoop people as part of their normal breeding behaviour. DEPI Wildlife Officer Melanie Plummer said: “Spring isn’t quite here yet but some magpies, particularly in Northern Victoria, have begun protecting their nesting sites by swooping.” “As the weather starts to warm up birds start breeding and we want people to keep an eye out for swooping birds,” Ms Plummer said. “No-one likes to be swooped by a territorial bird, but unfortunately this is just normal bird behaviour and, if possible, the best response is to keep away from the area.” “They are swooping to defend their eggs and young and if they perceive you to be a potential threat, they may swoop.” “Some Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) (Spur-winged Plovers) commenced breeding weeks ago and they are well known for swooping people who come close to their nests.” “Australian Magpies are just starting to swoop now and that will increase next month.” “While the best way to avoid being swooped is to avoid the area all together, this isn’t always possible. If you do end up in an area where there is a swooping bird, try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly through the area.” “Whether you live in the city or the bush, we share our environment with native birds and people must remember not to harm them because they are protected under the Wildlife Act.” DEPI is encouraging people to notify others in their local area about swooping birds. Report a swooping incident by any species of bird to our Customer Service line (136 186) so it can provide advice to the community on any swooping hotspots throughout Victoria. Reported swooping hotspots will be identified on Victoria’s Magpie Map. A ‘Beware, swooping birds in the area’ sign is also available in the online ‘Swoop Off’ kit to print from the DEPI website. For more information go to http:// www.depi.vic.gov.au/swoop DEPI Media Release Page 26 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW AT MONASH UNIVERSITY BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Senior Research Fellow at Monash University Bendigo, Dr Bernadette Ward, has recently joined the Board of Management of Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS). Bernadette believes that her tertiary experience will be really important in progressing the Health Service to meet the future health challenges of the community. “As MDHS already knows strong links between the Health Service and the tertiary sector play an important role,” Bernadette said. “Maryborough is a very interesting, diverse community and MDHS is delivering programs that are innovative and person centred. I hope that I can support MDHS' vision to Grow a Healthy Community,” she said. “We are living in an age where technology is exciting and is making a real difference to the lives of people who are living in rural isolated communities. I hope to have input into considering the ways in which it can assist consumers and clinicians,” Bernadette said. With a strong focus on research Bernadette is optimistic that there will be many opportunities 28 August 2013 to establish important links that are vital as MDHS plans for future needs of its communities . “There is a wealth of strength within the local community and I hope very much to be able to support the great work that is coming out of MDHS,” she said. MDHS Media Release ADVERTISEMENT 28 August 2013 THE WELCOME RECORD Last Saturday a Stableford event was contested by both the ladies and men. Winners on the day of the Dunolly Quality Meats vouchers and other great prizes were: NTP 14th Geoff Fankhauser Ladies Loretta Parker 34 pts Men Arthur Deason 32 pts On Sunday the annual Charity Ambrose for the Maryborough Bone Marrow Support Group was held. Winners on the day which is support by KFC were: NTP Ladies 5th Shirley Allen 6th Loretta Parker Men 5th Lawrence Thomas 6th Arthur Deason 16th & 18th Josh Lacey Straightest Drive Ladies Shirley Allen Men Ian Stephens Longest Drive Ladies Norma Stevens Men Brett Coombes Mixed Norma Stevens, Cheryl Lovel and Lawrence Thomas Handicap Josh Lacey, Barry Lacey and Jamie Polinelli 61-4½-56½ Scratch Ray Thomas, Dale Thomas and Brett Coombes 61 Winner of the Raffle hamper was Roy Pickering. At the end of the day the Golf Club was able to present a cheque for $350 to the hard working volunteers of the Bone Marrow Support Group. Next Saturday the ladies play for the monthly brooch whilst the men play for the monthly medal. A reminder that the Hospital Charity Three Person Ambrose that was postponed earlier in the year is coming soon. It will be held on Sunday, 15 September and is sponsored by Freemantle Stockfeeds and the Cambrian Hotel, Bendigo. JP Vol 28 Iss 29 Page 27 Dunolly is going into the finals with their Under 17 football team and Under 13, under 17 and B and A Grade netball teams. After all the above teams closed their season with a win over Carisbrook, Dunolly is ready to give a some tough games to make it to the next round of finals. The Under 13 girls managed to end up 2nd on the ladder, and will play Avoca in their first round. The Under 17 girls had a triumph in a must win game on the weekend and just managed to get into the top 8, their determination ability to play as a team when needed is surely unmatched. B Grade have been ever improving this year and with all team members over any injuries, they are ready to take on Carisbrook again in the first round of finals. A Grade will continue their strong presence and skilled game throughout finals, and are a good chance to make it very far. The Under 17 boys are set to win a grand final for Dunolly, and this week will be their first stepping stone to that accomplishment. Good luck to everyone in finals and Go Eagles! Alisha Conlin-Hurd Club working bees held on 18 and 25 August cutting fine wood at Timor West and delivering to customers were quite successful as a fund raiser. Players from all football teams assisted as well as other Club members. The Club is very appreciative of the efforts of the players and other workers especially the ones who provided their equipment as well as their labour. Thanks to the catering staff. Terry Long Monday—Saturday: 7am - 6pm Page 28 Vol 28 Iss 29 THE WELCOME RECORD 28 August 2013 CROSSWORD NO 130 Supplied courtesy : Puzzle People, Mentone ACROSS 1 Dance 4 Correct 8 Pressing 12 Iran 15 What was that? (interjection) 16 Exists 17 Up to date 18 Praying ......; insect 20 World Organisation (67) 21 Gossip 25 Badge 28 Indefinite article 29 Concerning 30 Really 33 Smashed 36 Serious 37 Is frugal DOWN 1 NSW Geog. Feature (4,9) 2 Fall behind 3 Even (poet.) 5 Eggs 6 Step 7 Reappraisals 9 Greek letter ‘P’ 10 Day before 11 Colour 12 Girl’s name (abbrev.) 13 Trot 14 3 (Roman numerals)(1,1,1) 19 Conjunction 22 Girl’s name 23 Knot Solution to Crossword No 129 24 Finish 25 Recede 26 Exclamation to frighten 27 Before (poet.) 31 Undertook 32 Consume 34 Groove 35 Relations HOMEOPATHY AND HERBS BOWEN THERAPY Herbal tea s and Tea blends Hand made soaps, Oils, Balms & Creams, Tissue Salts Apple Cider Vinegar Country Park Equine Herbs Equine Nutrition Drop by when I am open or call for an appointment Judy Meldrum 0425 876 548 84 Broadway Dunolly
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