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By JOHN ROZENTALS

JOHN'S MOLONG BLOG: 10 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 10 December 1888, The Australian Town & Country Journal reported: "Dr Camidge, Bishop of Bathurst, will hold a confirmation at Warne next Sundat Morning. He will proceed to Beryi Trinity Church in the afternoon, and to Molong in the evening. He will go to Cumnockto confirm on Monday 17th, then return to Larras Lake, Mr Lee's station, and be home in Bathurst for Christmas."

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 — 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.

WHAT'S HAPPENING TOMORROW MONDAY 11 DECEMBER

Molong Men’s Shed — rear, 114 Bank St, Molong — phone Alan Barnes 6366 8514 — members gather from 9am to about 3.30pm

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.

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 — 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 — Various artists, The Journey Person Chistmas Pop-Up. Opens 14 December. Until 17 December. Gallery open Thursdays to Sundays.

Corner Store Gallery (http://www.cornerstoregallery.com) | 382 Summer St, Orange | Phone 6369 1694 — Various artists, 8x10 Show 2018. Opens 1 February. Until 18 February. 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. 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. 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. 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, 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, The Calleen Collection: 40 Year Anniversary. Opens 17 December. Until 4 February. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday.

Carniverous Plant Fair — Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah — today, Sunday 10 December — free entry — phone 4567 3000.

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