Dunolly and District

Dunolly gee-gees were raising £ again May 27

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:23:00 +0000

1940

The Dunolly Charity Races were held in aid of the Dunolly and District Hospital and raised £80 while Miss Melton of Bromley and Mr Lunt of Eddington were made Life Governors.

Good old days weren't so good May 26

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:17:00 +0000

1903
The husband of the licensee of the Victoria Hotel, Dunolly, Mr T Lane, died suddenly of blood poisoning brought on by a thorn being embedded under the thumb nail.

Past glories of delicious dairy goodness on May 25

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:12:00 +0000

1891

It was announced that farmers were favourable in the proposal of a creamery to be built at the Avoca Forest and Burke’s Flat district, in connection with The Fresh Food and Frozen Storage Company, Melbourne.
It was estimated that it would cost £450 to erect and fit out a creamery.
A vote was taken at the meeting and it was decided to situate the creamery at Red Hill.

Footy shenanigans on May 24

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:01:00 +0000

1947

The whole Bealiba Football Club, including the Club Secretary, were reported by Field Umpire Sinclair after they disputed his decisions and abused him.
Bealiba won the match against Primrose by 29 points.

Monster Moves in Dunolly on May 23

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:55:00 +0000

1859

All the Government buildings were moved from the Camp site to behind the rear of the shops along the south side of the main street, Broadway.

Buses from Maryborough to Dunolly came into being May 22

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:51:00 +0000

1928

The State Executive Council approved stage coach licences for motor buses for several routes including one from Maryborough to Dunolly.

An Ah-Ha! moment in the Shire Hall May 21

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:47:00 +0000

1884

Shire Engineer of the Dunolly & Bet Bet Shire Councils, Mr Butler, made the discovery of a ten pound note in the lining of an old arm chair in the Shire Hall.
The ten pound note had been a deposit and nomination for Auditor To The Shire 9 years previously and the Shire Secretary, since deceased, had felt badly about misplacing the note from the nominee Mr Yates but his good name was now cleared with this find.

Dunolly Mayoral Rooms declared a dry zone May 20

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:35:00 +0000

1915

Councillor Lyndon, Mayor of Dunolly, declared that having read of the King and others in high places in England banishing wines and spirits from their tables during the war he decided to follow this example and have only teetotal refreshments in the Mayoral Rooms.

Chinese Circus in Burnt Creek May 19

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:30:00 +0000

1861

Ali Sum and Fu Sum were charged with running a Chinese circus at Burnt Creek on a Sunday, fined 5 pounds by the Dunolly Court.

Dunolly Literary & Debating Society was pupped on May 18

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:25:00 +0000

1894

First meeting of the Dunolly Literary and Debating Society was held.

Dunolly ceiling on May 17

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:00 +0000

Nope.
Nothing.
So, let's look at this delightful ceiling of the Junction Hotel, instead.

Ta-ra to newspaper owner in Dunolly May 16

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:45:00 +0000

1883

Owner of the Dunolly and Bet Bet Shire Express Mr Henry Appleford was given a presentation of an illuminated address and gifts at his going away party in the Mayor’s room at the Dunolly Town Hall as he was leaving for Warrnambool.

Parsnip Fritters for tea in Dunolly May 15

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:40:00 +0000

Another date without an exciting event yet given up by the newspaper archives so here is another recipe "WB of Dunolly" requested.

Parsnip Fritters-
Take 4 medium sized parsnips,
1 bacon rasher (from Dunolly Butchers),
2 eggs (from McIntyres Run),
1 tablespoon of grated cheese,
4oz of breadcrumbs,
1oz butter,
pepper and salt,
a little chopped parsley,
and the peel of one lemon grated finely.
Dice bacon rasher then fry, set aside.
Boil the parsnips then mash them and beat in the other ingredients adding one egg and enough milk to make a good dough.
Roll into small balls with a little bacon in each one, dip into egg and breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown.
Serve very hot with slices of lemon, a dusting of parsley and crusty buttered rolls from Dunolly Bakery .

More than gold in Dunolly shafts May 14

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:09:00 +0000

1875

A shoemaker named William Lynch was found dead in a shaft 12 ft deep at Chinaman’s Flat at Dunolly.

Silver service banquet at Dunolly May 13

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:03:00 +0000

1887

A banquet was held at the Dunolly Town Hall on the occasion of presenting the Hon J Bell with a massive silver service of 12 pieces presented to him by the mayor Mr Ritchie, the hall was filled with a representative crowd of local and State Government officials.

A twain! A twain on the twack at Dunolly May 12

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:58:00 +0000

1903

The first train to arrive at Dunolly in 4 days (owing to the railway workers strike) was greeted by more than 100 townspeople who cheerd the driver. About a dozen passengers had travelled through from Castlemaine.

Dunolly lads on the job on May 11

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:54:00 +0000

1903

During the railway workers strike many local Dunolly men, both qualified and not, applied for positions as drivers and stokers, while others were anxious to take up other inferior positions.

Global Financial Crisis in Dunolly on May 10

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:48:00 +0000

1893

Business was almost paralysed in Dunolly as both banks were suspended/closed pending reconstruction; there were very few withdrawals from local branches and only a few new deposits, the Bet Bet Shire and Dunolly Ladies Benevolent Society accounts were kept at the Bank of Victoria, which is now suspended from trading.

Borough of Dunolly under the axe May 9

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:25:00 +0000

1919

The Age reported that the Borough of Dunolly was faced with extinction as the revenue from a 1/ rate had fallen well below 300 pounds per annum which meant, according to a Local Govt Act, it should cease to exist.
Notice was served to include it in the Bet Bet Shire.

Potatoes Al Forno May 8

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:21:00 +0000

As there is no exciting event for todays entry here is a recipe that was requested by "WB" of Dunolly from The Argus back in 1936...

Potatoes "Al Forno."
Beat six well boiled potatoes to a cream with 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of cream, pepper and salt, and 2 well beaten eggs.
Put a layer into a buttered fireproof dish, then a layer of sliced hard-boiled eggs, pepper and salt, and repeat till the dish is full.
Make sure the top layer is of potatoes, sprinkle breadcrumbs over it, dot with butter, cover the dish, and bake till thoroughly hot.
Remove the lid and brown quickly, then serve.
Probably with a white ~~whine~~ wine, a smile, a crusty bread roll from Dunolly Bakery and finished with a delicious herbal cuppa tea from Judy's Homeopathy Shop.

Shuffling the law about May 7

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:04:00 +0000

1896

Mounted Constable Gray was presented with a handsome tea and coffee service from the residents of Rheola at Solesby’s Hotel as a mark of their respect for him and Mrs Gray as he was leaving to take charge of the police station at Tarnagulla.

Contracts won on May 6

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:21:00 +0000

1859

Piggin and McDonald won the Government contract to build the Dunolly Telegraph Office at a cost of £409.

Wining and Dining and Arches, oh my! May 5

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:15:00 +0000

1875

Great preparations were made for the reception of the Hon. Gillies who was expected tomorrow by special train en route to St Arnaud to inspect the different routes for the extension of the railway to that town.
A luncheon was provided on arrival of the train at the Bendigo Hotel while at Bealiba extensive preparations were also made with triumphal arches erected.

At least one drinking hole regained May 4

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:10:00 +0000

1900

The new Man of Kent Hotel reopened at Bromley.

noreply@blogger.com (Jayne) — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:50:00 +0000

1867

Mr Henry Jerrold, the brother of famed Douglas Jerrold, during his residence in the Dunolly and District Hospital had written several sacred poems for the Church of England Bazzaar which were presented to the committee.

For more info on Henry Jerrold click HERE.