Vintage Machinery Rally & Tractor Pull this weekend Oct 1st & 2nd @ Dunolly

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Fingernails were bitten in footy circles on September 30

1908

Dunolly and St Arnaud footy teams played at St Arnaud, with Dunolly winning by 1 point.

Carn the Eagles!

The wowsers were flexing their muscles on September 29...

1913

The Charity Carnival, which had been held for 40 years to aid the Dunolly and District Hospital, was abandoned when the local temperance society protested at, and Borough Council refused a license for, a bar.
At a public meeting it was decided to hold a race meeting with some sports in January or Febuary the following year on private grounds where the temperance society and council would have had no control.

The spit roast was scenting the air all about Dunolly on September 28

1874

Mr Daly, Mayor of Dunolly, received a letter from the Minister for Railways fixing Tuesday 6th October to officially open the rail line to the public with a banquet that day.

Grab your fork and pass the gravy...!

Have a gander at what was said on September 27 in Dunolly!

1946
At the Country Hospital Association annual meeting many delegates felt that the government should offer support owing to the sad state of hospital finances in the past 12 months, with the Dunolly delegate stating,
“Our work has been made impossible by interference by government departments.”

Oooooo, err!

Sedate knees up on September 26

1897

A parade and choral service in connection with the local Prince Alfred Lodge was held with a number of Brethren from Tarnagulla, Timor, Maryborough, and other areas, joining in the parade.
Beautiful weather ensured that the attendance was large and the hall was packed, with addresses on charity from the various but united brotherhood.
The collection was in aid of the Ladies Benevolent Society which raised 10 pounds.

There were celebrations on September 25 in Dunolly

2005

The Rheola Wing was completed at the Dunolly Hospital.

Tongues were wagging at both ends on September 24

1920

Passengers on the Mildura train were delayed at Dunolly for over two hours as the cylinder of the steam engine blew out, word was sent to Maryborough but it took two hours to reach Dunolly.

I'm sure they got the chance to look at the surrounding scenery...like these trees...

What was on the gossips tongues in Dunolly on September 23...

1889

The Dunolly train left the tracks as it passed the Inglewood train at the Arnold Bridge station.

Oops.

What happened on September 22 in Dear Dunolly...

1867
A Dunolly publican’s daughter went to church one Sunday but actually eloped with the professional musician who had been engaged at the local public concert hall and who had co-incidentally been giving her private music lessons.

*ahem*

Not touching that with a barge pole!

Out 'n' About inTarnagulla and Eddington September 25th

Click on the pic for a larger image to read the many and varied activities on offer at both Tarnagulla and Eddington this coming Sunday, September 25th, 2011.

And don't forget to pop into Matilda's of Tarnagulla to check out the collectable wares!

Back in the dim dark fog of time on September 21 in Dunolly History...

1921

On the eve of her wedding, Miss Kennedy, the daughter of the proprietor of the Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser, was presented with a silver fruit and cake dish by staff of the newspaper.

Noice pressie!

Guess what happened on This Day in Dunolly History Sept 20...?

No?
Give up?
OK, here it is...

1864
Bet Bet was proclaimed a Shire on this date.

Bet you're all a'quiver with excitement now, eh?

S'oright, have a lie down, the feeling will pass after a few minutes.

Today in Dunolly History September 19...

1889

The Dunolly Branch of The Amalgamated Miners Association raised £41 6/ 6d to aid the London Dock Labourers Strike Fund.

On ya boys!

On This Day In Dunolly History September 18....

1856

A Concerned Dunolly Storekeeper wrote to The Argus suggesting that a Gold Office and Gold Escort should be established on the Dunolly goldfield ASAP, owing to the numerous parcels of gold being sent to the Murray for want of a better transport system to Melbourne.

Am I cynical in thinking this Concerned Dunolly Storekeeper was paying premium postal prices to Marvellous Melbourne via the Murray....?

2011 Victorian Seniors Festival Dunolly Senior Citizens Event 12th October

Get your skates on, boys and girls, and get thee some fabulous music for your inner diva!

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September 17...

1906

The annual bicycle parade and Sunday charity service were held in Eddington where the collection amounted to £7 5/ 4d.

September 16...

1860

A topaz the size of an egg was found at Dunolly.

Upcoming events in Dunolly & District during September school holidays to keep everyone out of mischief!

Get your diaries out and mark the dates for these great activities in some fabulously beautiful surrounds in magnificent Spring!

Victorian school holidays begin on September 23, these are perfect outings to take the kids, grandparents and in-laws along.

Or stay the week in the region and explore the many wonderful eateries, wineries and historic places before enjoying the next event on the calendar....

September 15...

1882

A meeting of the Dunolly Vine and Fruit Growers Association was held in the Dunolly Town Hall to frame rules and elect officers and a committee; there was a great interest in the proceedings and success of the association seems assured.

September 14...

1918

Mr Herbert Beasy reported his daughter missing after she had gone to gather flowers on the hills with 2 other girls.
A search was immediately started but a phone message from Mrs Morris at Goldsborough reported her safe and sound, having wandered 8 miles.

September 13...

1864

The Government Gazette announced that the whole of the Borough of Dunolly was to be a district wherein beer licenses may be granted.
Woohoo!

September 12...

1993

The Dunolly Railway Station was closed to the Vinelander Rail Service.

September 11...

1963

The Dunolly and District Hospital finished the year with a deficit of £1470 but this was due to the renovations to update the hospital which were almost finished.

September 10...

1942

The Dunolly Bush Fire Brigade was formed on this day.

September 9...

1861

The Havelock Post office (the first one) closed after a record breaking 8 days.

Which might not have been built to this extent in that time.

Maybe.

September 8...

1856

About 9am the cashbox, containing 68ozs of gold and 40 pounds in cash, in the store of Prior and Creig was stolen by a man who bought a red blanket and who then walked behind the counter, while the store was empty, and hid the cashbox in the blanket before leaving.

He was probably a likely looking lad like this one.

September 7...

1856

The Primitive Methodist Chapel opened on the site now occupied by the Uniting Church, Dunolly.

Which wasn't quite in this style but we can dream...

September 6...

1929

The annual Dunolly and District Hospital Ball was held to raise funds with more than 300 persons attending, many of whom had travelled from far distances.

Heel and toe, doh-see-doh.

September 5...

1876

It was reported in the Dunolly Express that a dog, belonging to a man in Dunolly, disappears at the same time as the man's train to Maryborough and yet the dog was often found waiting for his master at Maryborough.

Awww, how could anyone refuse that face a Schmacko...?

September 4...

1911
Requests were made to the Minister for increased train services between Dunolly and Inglewood as 4 trains per week was insufficient given the amount of developments in the district in recent years.
Promises were made to increase the services to 6 trains per week at the beginning of October.

Cos broomsticks just don't cut the mustard.

September 3...

1890

The Governor of Victoria, Earl of Hoptoun, briefly visited Dunolly on the return train journey from Donald  District Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s Show; while he was formally welcomed to the station by Dunolly Mayor Mr. Russell and cheered by the group of townspeople at the station the Governor was only there for a few minutes as his train was running later than was expected.

What the best dressed Victorian groupies was wearing...

September 2...

1867

A miner named Hicks, from Dunolly, was attacked by a group of Italians at Young’s Derby House at Myers Flat when he was mistaken for the owner of a dog involved in a vicious fight with another dog. He was struck from behind, needing stitches by Dr Nicholson but lapsed into unconsciousness for some time in his tent.
The police rounded up the men involved.

Not the vicious woofer...quite.

September 1...

1890

A train engine was partially crippled near Bet Bet station making the train an hour late; the luggage trucks and a carriage had to be left at Dunolly station as they were too much for the engine.

This is one passenger still waiting for the V/Line to stop at Dunolly...