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By JOHN ROZENTALS

JOHN'S MOLONG BLOG: 16 January 2019 | What happened on this day in the Molong of yesteryear? And what's happening today and in the near future.

From Molong on 16 January 1914, The Molong Argus reported: "When descending Blunden's Hill on his way to Copper Hill last Saturday night Mr Macpherson collided with a stone and sustained a heavy fall from his bike — result a severe bruising."

GALLERY & MUSEUM WATCH

WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY — WEDNESDAY 16 JANUARY

FEATURE EVENT — Cricket — Western NSW U15 Junior Boys Cricket Carnival — 10am, Molong Rec — featuring the state's best young players — game dependent on availability of ground — phone David Cumming 0414 736 342.

Soldiers on Riddell Bistro — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — lunch noon-2pm; dinner 6-9pm — phone 6366 8105

Bingo — from about midday, Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — phone 6366 8105

Aqua Aerobics — Molong Swimming Pool, Hill St, Molong, 9.45-10.30am — 6366 8075.

Kids’ Activities —School Holiday Workshop: Sculpture — Orange Regional Gallery, Cnr Byng and Peisley Sts, Orange, 11am-noon, 8+ years (6+ with an adult) — $20 — bookings phone 6393 8136.

UNO Competition — 4.30-8pm, Orange Youth Centre, Garema Rd, Orange — no cost — 6393 8000.

WHAT'S HAPPENING TOMORROW— THURSDAY 17 JANUARY

FEATURE EVENT — Molong Magpies rugby training commences for 2019 season — 6.20pm, Molong Rec — potential new players welcome — please bring boots, water etc.

Molong Men’s Shed — rear, 114 Bank St, Molong — phone Allen Barnes 0400 093 572 — members gather from 9am to about 3.30pm.

Soldiers on Riddell Bistro — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — lunch noon-2pm; dinner 6-9pm — phone 6366 8105

Mountain Biking — 6-7pm, Lake Canobolas Mountain Bike Park, Lake Canobolas Rd, Nashdale — Orange Mountain Bike Club Summer Series — for the whole family, during daylight saving — 0400 434 407

Aqua Aerobics — Molong Swimming Pool, Hill St, Molong, 7.15-8am and 9.45-10.30am — 6366 8075.

Kids’ Activities —School Holiday Workshop: Painting Portraits — Orange Regional Gallery, Cnr Byng and Peisley Sts, Orange, 10am-1pm, 8+ years — $25 — bookings phone 6393 8136.

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE WEEKEND

Friday 18 January

Soldiers on Riddell Bistro — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — lunch noon-2pm; dinner 6-9pm — phone 6366 8105

Annabelle's Kitchen — Molong Bowling Club, Euchareena Rd, Molong — phone 6366 8241 — from 6pm.

Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — phone 6366 8105 — from 6.30pm — Twenty $20 vouchers to be won, plus $1000 Members’ Cash Draw — Free jukebox from 8pm

Joker Draw — 6pm — Telegraph Hotel, 53 Bank St, Molong — phone 6366 8095

Aqua Aerobics — Molong Swimming Pool, Hill St, Molong, 9.45-10.30am — 6366 8075.

Kids’ Activities — School Holiday Workshop: Write a Portrait in 6 Steps — Orange Regional Gallery, Cnr Byng and Peisley Sts, Orange, 10am-1pm, 10+ years — $25 — bookings phone 6393 8136

Boardgame Day — 9am-3pm, Orange City Library, 147 Byng St, Orange — free — ages 6-plus (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).

Saturday 19 January

FEATURE EVENT — Cumnock Market — Crossroads Park. Cumnock, 9am-noon — Marge Sparkes — 6367 7314

FEATURE EVENT — Molong Cricket — T20 competition — Molong Rec, from 9.30am — BBQ — Greg Pringle 0412 853 466.

FEATURE EVENT — Movie — Amusu Theatre, Derowrie St, Manildra, — 7.30pm — Christopher Robin — Adults $12, children $5 — supper provided — Joan Stevenson 0418 452 902.

Soldiers on Riddell Bistro — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — lunch noon-2pm; dinner 6-9pm — phone 6366 8105

Orange park run — meet 8am, Gosling Creek Reserve, 28 Forest Road, Bloomfield — phone 0458 265 163 — free, register on the day

Annabelle's Kitchen — Molong Bowling Club, Euchareena Rd, Molong — phone 6366 8241 — from 6pm.

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

Bingo — from 1pm, Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — phone 6366 8105

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

Sunday 20 January

FEATURE EVENT — Movie — Amusu Theatre, Derowrie St, Manildra, — 1.30pm — Christopher Robin — Adults $12, children $5 — afternoon tea provided — Joan Stevenson 0418 452 902.

Sunday Session — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — from 1pm — bistro special, meat raffles, $500 cash draws — phone 6366 8105

Soldiers on Riddell Bistro — Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong — long lunch noon-4pm — phone 6366 8105

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

Visit Old Government Cottage — noon-4pm, 16 Stanley St, Bathurst — includes photo presentation of Bathurst's early years and the chance to view a mid-Victorian garden.

Inflatables — 11am-4pm, Orange Aquatic Centre, 21 Hill St, Orange — cost: pool-entry fee — 6363 3000.

Live music — Borrodell Vineyard, 298 Lake Canobolas Rd. Orange — 2-4pm — free — 6365 3425.

Family Fun Day — Duntryleague Golf Club, Woodward St, Orange, noon-4pm — 6362 3466.

GALLERY & MUSEUM WATCH

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 —

Orange Regional Museum — 151 Byng St, Orange — open 9am-5pm daily — Orange Regional Museum will interpret the stories, cultures and places of the region, displaying artefacts that trigger memories, engage audiences and inspire new ways of thinking about history and cultures. Open 9am-5pm daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

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, except Christmas Day

Orange Art Society — Orange Cultural Centre, Woolworths Carpark, Sale St, Orange —open daily, except Christmas Day

Paddock to Plate — a history of food and wine in Orange & district — 151 Byng St, Orange — open 9am-5pm daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

Orange Regional Gallery | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 — Various artists, Mary Turner Collection. Gallery open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Orange Regional Gallery | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 — Various artists, People Like Us — Until 29 January — Gallery open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Orange Regional Gallery | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 — Mitsuo Shoji, Gaman — Until 21 January — Gallery open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Corner Store Gallery | 382 Summer St, Orange | Phone 0448 246 209 — Various artists, 8 x 10 Group Exhibition — Opens 30 January. Until 9 February — visit website for opening hours.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery | 70-78 Keppel St, Bathurst | Phone 6333 6555 — Various artists, Curiouser and curiouser — Until 10 February — Gallery open Tuesdays to Sunday, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Western Plains Cultural Centre | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 — Cecily Walter & Toni Morrison, Twisted Sisters: Imperfect — Until 10 February — Gallery open daily, except Christmas Day.

Western Plains Cultural Centre | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 — Various artists, Make the Mark: HSC Works — Until 3 March — Gallery open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.

Western Plains Cultural Centre | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 — Various artists, The WPCC Collection — Gallery open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.

Western Plains Cultural Centre | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 — Various artists, Upon a Broken World: Life after WWI — Until 10 March— Gallery open daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.

Cowra Regional Art Gallery | 77 Darling St, Cowra | Phone 6340 2190 — Various artists, Making a Splash: Mermaids and Modernity — Until 3 February — Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.

UNO Competition — 4.30-8pm, today 16 January, Orange Youth Centre, Garema Rd, Orange — no cost — 6393 8000.

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