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By JOHN ROZENTALS

JOHN'S MOLONG BLOG: 9 December 2017 | What happened on this day in the Molong of yesteryear? | And your guide to the weather and what's happening locally.

From Molong on 9 December 1921 The Molong Argus reported: "Tenders for the erection of the Soldiers Memorial Town Hall close with the secretary, Mr E Vaughan on Monday next."

WEATHER

For latest information from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, please click on the following:

CENTRAL TABLELANDS
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/
centraltablelands.shtml

CENTRAL WEST SLOPES & PLAINS
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/
centralwestslopes.shtml

SYDNEY
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/
sydney.shtml

GALLERY & MUSEUM WATCH

WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY — SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER

FEATURE EVENT — Cumnock Markets, 9am till noon — Crossroads Park, Cumnock — homemade cakes, jams, chutneys and lots more local goodies in a friendly country atmosphere — phone Marge Sparkes on 02 6367 7314

Molong Cricket Competition — Cudal v Country, Cudal; Freemasons v Magpies, Molong Rec — 40 overs per side, games start at 1pm.

FEATURE EVENT — Molong Toy Run — supports Salvation Army Christmas Appeal — motorcyclists meet opposite BP at 8.30am for mystery ride — return to Molong at 11.30am to assist Santa with gifts at the Village Green — from about noon, presentation, raffles, BBQ at Molong RSL — phone Rolfey on 0429 669 240 or Benny on 0458 109 503.

Live music — Agrestic Grocer , 426 Molong Road, Orange — noon-3pm — phone 6360 4604

Soldiers on Riddell Bistro — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — lunch noon-2pm; dinner 6-9pm — phone 6366 8105 — Facebook: www.facebook.com/MolongRSLClub/?fref=ts

Bingo — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — phone 6366 8105 — 1pm — Facebook: www.facebook.com/MolongRSLClub/?fref=ts

Saturday night badge draw, 7.30-8pm — $$$$ — Giant meat tray and vouchers — Molong Bowling Club, Euchareena Rd, Molong — phone 6366 8241.

Molong Bowling Club Bistro — Molong Bowling Club, Euchareena Rd, Molong — phone 6366 8241 — from 5.30pm.

Four on the 4loor, 8pm — Victoria Hotel, Summer Street, Orange — Phone 02 6362 3365 — free show from four live bands.

Miniature train rides, 1-4pm — Matthews Park, Moulder Street, Orange — Phone 02 6362 9634 — Run by Orange Society of Model Engineers — Cost $1 per ride.

Orange Region Farmers Market, 8.30am to noon — Northcourt, Orange — Phone Cath Thompson 0425 259 350 — http://www.orangefarmersmarket.org.au

Carniverous Plant Fair — Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah — free entry — phone 4567 3000.

Freemasons Hotel Bistro — Freemasons Hotel, 1 Bank St, Molong — lunch and dinner — phone 6366 8512.

Henry's Brasserie — Telegraph Hotel, 53 Bank St, Molong — phone 6366 8095 — lunch and dinner — Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Telegraph-Hotel-Molong-1292919920737395/?fref=ts

Pick your own cherries — Hillside Harvest, 1209 Escort Way, Borenore — it's a family thing — call to book for 10 or more — refreshments available — phone 6365 2247.

WHAT'S HAPPENING TOMORROW SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER

Aqua zumba — Molong pool — 9am.

Sunday Session — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — from 1pm — bistro special, meat raffles, $500 cash draws — phone 6366 8105 — Facebook: www.facebook.com/MolongRSLClub/?fref=ts

Soldiers on Riddell Bistro — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — long lunch noon-4pm — phone 6366 8105 — Facebook: www.facebook.com/MolongRSLClub/?fref=ts

Live music — Agrestic Grocer , 426 Molong Road, Orange — noon-3pm — phone 6360 4604

Sunday Acoustic Sessions — Orange Ex–services Club, 243 Anson Street, Orange — 1- 4pm — 6362 2666.

Dubbo Riverside Markets, 8.30am-12.30pm — Ollie Robbins Oval, Dubbo — Phone 6882 4364.

Carniverous Plant Fair — Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah — free entry — phone 4567 3000.

Freemasons Hotel Bistro — Freemasons Hotel, 1 Bank St, Molong — lunch and dinner — phone 6366 8512.

Top Pub Fishing Club — sign-up day and BBQ — 3pm — membership fees, adults $25, under-18s $10, families $40 — Benny 0477 895 988 or Johnny 0459 351 565 — Telegraph Hotel, 53 Bank St, Molong — phone 6366 8095 — Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Telegraph-Hotel-Molong-1292919920737395/?fref=ts

Henry's Brasserie — Telegraph Hotel, 53 Bank St, Molong — phone 6366 8095 — lunch and dinner — Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Telegraph-Hotel-Molong-1292919920737395/?fref=ts

Pick your own cherries — Hillside Harvest, 1209 Escort Way, Borenore — it's a family thing — call to book for 10 or more — refreshments available — phone 6365 2247.

GALLERY & MUSEUM WATCH

Jayes Gallery (http://jayes.gallery) — 33 Gidley St, Molong — phone 6366 9093 — gallery open Thursday to Sunday.

Molong & District Servicemen & Servicewomen Portrait Gallery — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — phone 6366 8105 — Anne Marie Ingham portraits of locals who served — open for viewing in club foyer during club opening hours — Facebook: www.facebook.com/MolongRSLClub/?fref=ts

Age of Fishes Museum — Cnr Gaskill St and Ferguson St, Canowindra — a glimpse into life during the Devonian period, when the world was ruled by fish— phone 6344 1008 — open daily, 10am-4pm — http://www.ageoffishes.org.au

Banjo Paterson Museum — 43 Forbes Road, Yeoval — phone 0472 089 913 — open daily, 9am-3pm — http://www.banjopatersonmorethanapoet.com.auBanjo Paterson ... More than a Poet exhibition — priceless collection of memorabilia, books, letters and collectibles — Clancy's Café.

Orange Regional Gallery (http://www.org.nsw.gov.au) | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 — Various artists, Common-Place: Works from the Collection. Gallery open daily.

Orange Regional Gallery (http://www.org.nsw.gov.au) | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 — Michael Winters, Dissected by Time and Space. Until 10 December. Gallery open daily.

Orange Regional Gallery (http://www.org.nsw.gov.au) | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 — Elisabeth Cummings, Interior Landscapes. Until 21 January. Gallery open daily.

Ludlow Creative Space (http://www.ludlowgallery.com.au) | 187 Lords Place, Orange | Gallery open noon-5.30pm Wednesday to Sunday.

Corner Store Gallery (http://www.cornerstoregallery.com) | 382 Summer St, Orange | Phone 6369 1694 — Fiona Barrett-Clark, The Views that Pass Us. Opens 23 November. Until 10 December. Gallery open Thursdays to Sundays.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (http://www.bathurstart.com.au) | 70-78 Keppel St, Bathurst | Phone 6333 6555 — Tracey Moffat & Gary Hillberg, Montages: The Full Cut:, 1999-2015. Opens 8 December. Until 28 January. Gallery open Tuesdays to Sundays.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (http://www.bathurstart.com.au) | 70-78 Keppel St, Bathurst | Phone 6333 6555 — James Capper, Mark Maker. Opens 8 December. Until 28 January. Gallery open Tuesdays to Sundays.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (http://www.bathurstart.com.au) | 70-78 Keppel St, Bathurst | Phone 6333 6555 — Various artists, [Un]packed. Opens 8 December. Until 28 January. Gallery open Tuesdays to Sundays.

Western Plains Cultural Centre (http://www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org) | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4449 — Various artists, Ngunggilanha: Give to Each Other. Until 22 December. Gallery open daily.

Western Plains Cultural Centre (http://www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org) | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4449 — Various artists, Indigenous Australians at War. Until 10 December. Gallery open daily.

Western Plains Cultural Centre (http://www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org) | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4449 — Various artists, People Places Possessions. Permanent exhibition. Gallery open daily.

Cowra Regional Art Gallery (http://cowraartgallery.com.au) | 77 Darling St, Cowra | Phone 6340 2190 — Various artists, upstART. Until 10 December. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday.

Molong Toy Run — supports Salvation Army Christmas Appeal — motorcyclists meet opposite BP at 9.30am, today 9 December for mystery ride — return to Molong at 11.30am to assist Santa with gifts at the Village Green — from about noon, presentation, raffles, BBQ at Molong RSL — phone Rolfey on 0429 669 240 or Benny on 0458 109 503.

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