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2508 CONTENTS LETTERS 03 well done to our Letter of the Month winner NEWS 06 Making headlines Swale drama at Stanwell Tops 08 trekking for charity Fundraisers go to great lengths 09 roo rescue At Symbio BUSINESS 18 rent a Porsche The new tourism business 19 introducing The Burgh’s 17-year-old mobile DJ 20 10 minutes with Coles store manager Brad Smithers LIFESTYLE 10 Cover story The tale of a town and its mine
14 Gardening Worm farms 15 from the Art Box How to make Easter daisies 16 Health Say yes to chocolate, no to guilt 17 Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf Floating rocks 22 What’s on Ray Beadle at the Bombie Bar 24 Illawarra mimics Flora and fauna that fake it 25 Driven We test Mazda’s BT-50 Freestyle cab 26 Clubs VIEW, U3A and the South Coast First Fleeters SPORT 39 Little Athletics 40 Bowls over Farewell to the Helensburgh green 41 Golf Social reports 44 Tigers Two wins in two trial matches
Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com
MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS Dr Rob Brander ALISON ROWE
– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Guide. Read his column on page 17.
anthony warry
is a professional photographer who was born and raised in the Sutherland Shire and still lives there today. A keen surfer, he spent the early part of his career as a senior photographer for Waves magazine and later moved into the off-road travel lifestyle, shooting for Australia’s top 4x4 and outdoor travel magazines. Anthony loves to travel and finds great joy in documenting each journey. He takes all our cover shots. See www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com or email anthonywarry@hotmail.com.
is a Stanwell Park psychologist who has been heavily involved in the community as a President of the P&C, SPAT member, Ethics Teacher and Ethics Coordinator at the local school. She has worked as a psychologist for 13 years and in welfare positions for 20 years. Her services include family therapy and treatment interventions for mental illnesses, including mood, eating, sexuality and developmental disorders (alisonrowe@tpg.com.au or 0409 602 430). Read her views on Easter guilt on page 16.
LUCY LEE
is a local mum, artist, and founder of Helensburgh’s The Art Box studio. She runs weekly art classes for children and adults, school holiday art programs, Messy Play Days and Crafternoon Teas. Lucy has a visual arts degree and worked as an art technician in a private girls school in Perth. She moved to Helensburgh in 2011. Contact: theartbox2508@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/TheArtBox2508, 0429 990 337. Lucy shows us how to make beautiful Easter flowers on page 15.
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DISTRICT NEWS Editors
Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft
Art director Brendon Wise
Consulting editor Angela Fagerstrom
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Rob Brander, Sara Newnham, Natalie Cattley, Anthony Warry
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have a say The Guarantee of Easter
“I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy” (John 16: 22) I am sure you have all heard of unconditional guarantees; warranties that just seem too good to be true? Buy this product and you will never have to worry about acne, putting on weight, baldness, impotence or wrinkles ever again. We know it sounds too good to be true. Let alone when someone says that something as up and down as joy will never be taken from us. How, in a world that is so unpredictable and fragile, could someone guarantee joy will never end? This is the great reason Christians celebrate at Easter. Because we believe that a man who claimed to be God, and proved it by rising from the dead, promised us that everything will work out in the end. This seems like madness to some, but I believe it to be true along with every
other Christian you may know. The reason it is great news worth remembering and celebrating is because Jesus offers this promise to you also. If you would trust him this Easter, you too can know the security of an irrevocable joy. We are fortunate to have great Churches in our area, and over Easter you’ll find a celebration going on at each one, so check out the “What’s on Page” for Church details. Have a great Easter, may it be a true celebration. Rev James Ramsay Helensburgh Baptist Church Easter Service 9am, Helensburgh Community Centre Congratulations, James. You win our Letter of the Month! The prize is a photography package (a one-hour session and a 10x8 image) with Terri Ayliffe Photography (teaa.com.au)
BARKING DOGS
Our neighbour has two dogs, border collies, quite nice dogs, quite nice neighbours... BUT they are at the back of us and have put gates in the driveway. That’s OK, but their dogs hang at
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THANK YOU ALL!
Held on March 15, the Holy Cross “40th Birthday Carnival fete” was a successful celebration with fabulous community support. The kids had a blast on the Roller Coaster, Pirate Ship and Jungle Run. To our many sponsors, we could not have done it without you. A big thank you to Caltex Heathcote who donated to the Chocolate Wheel, helping us to make a record profit for this stall. See you all again next March. Kristy, Gerri and Trish (Fete Co-ordinators on behalf of Holy Cross P&F)
COMMUNITY NOTICES IN MEMORIAM
DZOPALIC, Zivota (Dick) – passed away on 22 April 1988. In loving memory of my husband, our father and grandfather. Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Sadly missed always. Zorka, Maria, Rick and family.
STANWELL PARK NEEDS ethics teachers
Primary ethics provides the opportunity for NSW public primary school students who don’t attend scripture classes (SRE) to participate in philosophical ethics classes. Stanwell Park Primary School needs new volunteers to teach ethics on Tuesdays 9-9.35 am in mid 2014. The classes help children develop their capacity for considered moral judgment, which will enable them to respond more thoughtfully to many of the problems and issues they will face in their lives. See www.primaryethics.com.au or contact Alison Rowe (Ethics Coordinator) via 0409 602 430 or alisonrowe@tpg.com.au 2508
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LOCAL LIFE: Clockwise from bottom left: Emma, owner of Fictional Objects online bedlinen store, at Stanwell Park’s Blue Door shared workspace (sharethebluedoor.com); the Acupuncture, Massage and Herbal Medical Centre has two new staff members (from left to right), Dean Preddy, Rebecca Wagstaff and Aimee Vella; children had a ball at Holy Cross Primary’s 40th birthday carnival fete. Send your letters and photos to us at PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508, or editor@2508mag.com.au
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Making headlines Stanwell Tops residents who protested against construction of a drainage swale in henry halloran park made the front page of the Wollongong Advertiser last month. But Wollongong City Council announced the controversial swale would go ahead, with work starting on March 24 and expected to take four weeks, weather permitting. Stanwell Tops resident Sue Murray said: “Council have not listened to the majority of the Stanwell Tops community and are steamrolling ahead with the swale. We have assurances from Council in writing around the efficiency of the swale and the community will be watching it’s performance closely!” Council’s media release said the swale – a grassy mound about 46m long and 1.2m wide, with a maximum height of 44cm – would be “a
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relatively low-cost drainage improvement”. Residents were worried the area would become marsh-like. “If ponding occurs, even for a short period, you have the potential of a drowning hazard, because it is a young children’s park,” Sue says. “It’s not just getting dirty; kids are kids ... it’s going to be muddy, ponding can also encourage mosquitoes.” Sue has promised 2508: District News photo updates: “I can tell you there will be a lot of residents with camera held in hand.” Work on the swale was postponed in 2013 so Council could investigate property owners’ concerns. Last month’s media release said: “The swale will not reduce the usable area of the park as it will follow the southern tree line, nor will it interfere with the new play facility in the park. The swale will however reduce the overland water flow which impacts on downstream properties, a problem exacerbated by illegal private drainage works.” Warwick Erwin, of Stanwell Tops Technical Services, gave 2508 a copy of a letter concerned citizens sent to residents after Council’s decision. It is titled “Council just haven’t listened...”, details objections to the swale and urges residents to email lordmayor@ wollongong.nsw.gov.au and Records@ wollongong.nsw.gov.au.
Window locks save lives
“Each year, around 50 children fall from windows or balconies in Australia. Many suffer serious injuries. Sometimes these falls are fatal,” says NSW Fair Trading. “Children aged between 1 and 5 years are most at risk and too young to judge potential danger.”
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JRPP public hearings
Community members will be able to have their say during the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel’s review of planning proposals around Helensburgh. In statement on March 21, Panel Chairwoman Pam Allan said, “On Friday, April 4, the Panel will be meeting with the applicants for the pre-Gateway review, representatives from local stakeholder groups, Wollongong City Council and key State agencies to discuss the proposals. “Following those meetings, we will schedule a public hearing…” The pre-Gateway review is of plans to rezone land for up to 400 residential lots in Helensburgh. These plans will be reviewed against Wollongong City Council’s proposal to rezone the majority of land for conservation, the media release said. See www.jrpp.nsw.gov.au.
Well done, firies
NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons presented Long Service and National medals to Illawarra RFS volunteers on March 16. Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigade members to receive medals were (above, from left to right): Deputy Captain Michael Pratt - National Medal; Captain Aaron West National Medal; Deputy Captain Steve Bockett - Long Service Medal 10 Years; Firefighter Brad Samuel - Long Service Medal 10 Years; and (not pictured) Firefighter Paul Brownjohn - Long Service Medal 10 Years. Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au 2508
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great treks Two sets of charitable adventurers are looking for sponsors to help them tackle big walks in July. One group will trek the Kokoda Track in aid of the Enough is Enough anti-violence movement; the others are planning a 900km hike from Sydney to Melbourne to raise money for melanoma research. Operation Peace Warriors is a four-man team of former British and Australian commandos and athletes who will attempt to complete the Kokoda Track during the wet season, in six days, with minimal support and carrying all their own equipment, food, water and safety stores. “We are setting off on the 23rd July, the same day that the Aussie Diggers saw their first action on the Kokoda Track during World War II,” says Simon Reynolds, an ex British Army paratrooper and commando who now owns “the britstop” London party bus and lives in Helensburgh with his wife and three daughters. He will have three companions: “Andy Lloyd is the famous Aussie Commonwealth gold medallist runner from Gymea. Neil Wilcock is ex Aussie commando from Woonona and Archy is a fitness guru/athlete and my nephew from UK.” “We are looking for corporate sponsorship, help and support with raising funds for the trek (approximately $10,000 for a four-man team) and charity (the goal is $100,000).” Also on their wish list is equipment, such as camping gear. Ken Marslew started Enough is Enough after the shotgun murder of his 18-year-old son in a bungled robbery at Jannali Pizza Hut in 1994. “[Enough is Enough] provide help and support for many people with mental illness and anger-management issues etc, including veterans, and are in need of funds to continue with these services,” says Simon, adding that the Andrew Rust, left, and Jay Allen.
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Simon Reynolds on a high-risk consultancy charity event in the Philippines on Mount Apo. “The team I lead called The Chain Reaction Project, raised over $100,000.00 against human trafficking.”
charity has helped him resolve post-army problems. It was on hearing they had taken a big cut in government funding that he decided it was time to “give something back”. See enoughisenough.org.au and, to donate, give.everydayhero.com/au/peace-warriorsfor-michael-marslew-trek-against-violence
900KM FOR MELANOMA
From Friday July 11 to July 26, two melanoma survivors, Jay Allen and Andrew Rust (pictured left), aim to walk 900km from Sydney to Melbourne to raise awareness and to fundraise for a cure for melanoma. 2GB Radio host Alan Jones, also a melanoma survivor, will start the walk with Jay and Andrew. Andrew is a Helensburgh local who was diagnosed with stage four melanoma nearly 11 years ago. Jay was diagnosed with a stage three melanoma six years ago. Both are young men with young families. Australia has the world’s highest incidence of melanoma, it’s “our national cancer”, with the highest incidence occurring in the age group 15-44. Andrew and Jay want to highlight the importance of early detection and diagnosis. The walk will involve about 60km a day – both men will walk 30km each. Go to 900kmforacure2014.everydayhero.com/ au/andrew-rust 2508
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rescued roo Meet Rufus, our adorable Red Kangaroo joey, writes Michelle Aldred, of symbio Wildlife Park. Rufus was orphaned and brought to us here at Symbio a few months ago. Our team of keepers have been lovingly hand-raising him since he was handed over by our friends at Sydney Wildlife (a wildlife rescue operation). We estimate he is now approximately 10 months old, and we are pleased to report that Rufus is thriving. While he is still enjoying sleeping in his pouch (even animals like security comforts), each day he spends some time getting used to all of our eastern grey kangaroos, red neck and swamp wallabies that roam freely here at Symbio, and grazing in our kangaroo walk through. This happens under close supervision from our
keepers to ensure that Rufus’s introduction is a positive experience for all involved. Red kangaroos have long hind feet that are extremely powerful, enabling them to travel at speeds as fast as 65 kilometres per hour. Already Rufus likes to think he is a grown adult red kangaroo (which are the largest of the Macropod family). When out of the pouch he likes to stand erect on his tippy toes and pretend to be a BIG Kangaroo. This is very cute! Rufus has recently weaned off his bottled milk, and his favourite foods are fresh grass and root vegetables prepared by our team. If you find any orphaned or injured wildlife, contact Sydney Wildlife on 9413 4300 or WIRES on 1300 094 737. Helensburgh Veterinary Clinic will accept injured wildlife (phone 4268 3353); they have a 24-hour emergency service. 2508
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history in the making
Happy birthday, helensburgh! the town born after the discovery of rich coal seams in the illawarra is 130 years old in 2014. Last year, the town’s Metropolitan Coal – Australia’s longest continually operated coal mine, discreetly hidden in a gully surrounded by trees – turned 125. To celebrate these milestones, documentary filmmaker Geoffrey Sykes has made a 65-minute “oral history” of the town and its coal mine. The film – which screens at the Workers Club this month – is unusual in its coverage of mining today in that it doesn’t focus on profits, strikes or environmental damage, but on the men in the mine. Current miners, such as Jason Fuller and George Jackson, talk of the bonding, teamwork and camaraderie that springs from working together underground. Retired miners Bill Collins and John “Jockey” Charmen remember the old days at the coalface. Alan Phillips tells how mining has run in his family for five generations. The film even includes social history, tracing the town’s evolution from the late 19th century, when coal mining was the backbone of settlement and social life. “It is an eye-opener to our own backyard,” says Geoffrey, a resident of Stanwell Tops for the past 25 years. “When I started, I thought it would be a bit of a dry history, an industrial history of the town. But I’ve found the old town itself quite a
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special place. Helensburgh had two choirs, it had a drama society, a debating society, with very regular debates, well attended, it was quite a cultural place, because people had to find all their entertainment here.” Associate producer Angela Fagerstrom, former editor of the Helensburgh & District Herald, was also impressed by the old town’s status as a flourishing cultural centre. “It must have been an exquisite place to be, in particular the period after the depression until the late 1960s. What people have described sounds like a kind of Utopia. “A handful of families saw out the great depression at Bulgo Beach, it must have been very hard, particularly on the women. But one of the foods we often consider luxury today was a staple for the Bulgo residents. They literally ate lobster to keep hunger at bay during the depression!” Angela believes the film will give residents a fresh insight into their town. “I believe Helensburgh has struggled to find and embrace its own identity,” she says. “By observing the town’s history and the magnificent place it was, I think people will walk away from the film having a clearer understanding of what the town is and should be. “It is a unique community; not quite Sydney, not quite Wollongong – as I like to call it ‘The republic of Helensburgh’ (I think that might catch on). There will also be a few laughs and plenty of familiar faces. It’s a must-see!” Geoffrey has worked in theatre for 20 years, and lectured in communication and
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media studies at universities such as Wollongong. For this documentary, the director gathered a talented cast of Illawarra creatives. Tim Dennis, of Thirroul, did camera, sound and lighting; Karen Pouye, of Dapto, did animation, special effects and post-production; well-known entertainer Robina Beard is the narrator. The film has aerial and underground mine footage, music, docudrama and archival stills from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. “Working class was more formal. Women dressed up to go to the shops, even though the shops were only a few streets away,” Geoffrey says. “The men bathed in tubs, and their wives often helped scrub, these were daily rituals. Then they wore clean shirts, whatever they did at night, even if they just played cards.” The documentary makers interviewed about 15 people, including historians, miners and their families. “Jockey Charmen is 92 and he remembers the ponies vividly, so he’s a real asset,” says Geoffrey. (Prior to the 1940s, when coal mines were
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mechanised, a stable of ponies was kept underground to pull carts from the pit.) Angela was fascinated when interviewing mine workers: “I learned there is a language unique to the mining industry. Words which are not used elsewhere, a subculture with its own language.” The modern Metropolitan mine, owned by Peabody Energy, made the news fairly often late last year when industrial action seized headlines. But this historical documentary treads carefully past controversy to simply showcase the town, its mine and its workers. While Peabody has sponsored the film to “some extent”, Geoffrey says, “it was always understood that … this long video would be largely an independent work. “It needs to earn a bit more money as a project now. I’d like it to be broadcast.” 2508 Screenings will be held at Helensburgh Workers Club on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, 8pm. Tickets $10 at the club, Helensburgh Newsagency or at door.
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the way it was...
ARCHIVAL STILLS UNEARTHED FOR THE 'BLACK IN TIME' DOCUMENTARY 1. Stanwell Park surf lifesavers. 2. Sinking of main mine shaft, 1884-85. 3. Main Metropolitan mine, circa 1900. 4. Parkes Street circa 1900, looking back to what is now the roundabout. 5. The mine in the 1880s. 6. Parkes Street, circa 1900. 7. Camp Creek ‘tent city’, circa 1885.
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THEN: The Metropolitan Coal Company of Sydney Ltd was incorporated on 28 July 1886 and floated on the London market with a nominal capital of £300,000. NOW: Metropolitan Coal is owned and operated by a subsidiary of US miner Peabody Energy. THEN: The Welsh bord and pillar system was chosen; men at the coalface used picks and shovels. NOW: High-tech underground longwall mining. THEN: The mine commenced operations in March 1888 with 45 workers. NOW: Metropolitan Coal secures direct and indirect employment for about 1900 people, including 330 mine-site workers. THEN: By the end of October 1888, 40 to 50 tons of coal were produced per day. NOW: Metropolitan produced 1.9 million tonnes of saleable coal in 2012. THEN: Sydney Morning Herald, 26 March 1888: "The almost fabulous quantity of a hundred millions of tons of coal are said to be obtainable; and, seeing that the main shaft is but 200 or 300 yards from the Illawarra line, it will be understood what a promising future the shareholders have before them. At the possible output of, say, 400,000 tons per annum, no less a period than 275 years would be required to exhaust the supply." NOW: The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February 2014: Article titled: “Woronora Reservoir source dries up: longwall coalmining gets blame”. Sources: Peabody Energy; Metropolitan Colliery celebrates 125 years booklet, by Allan House, Helensburgh and District Historical Society president.
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Gardening with sara start a worm farm and turn scraps into compost. Sara Newnham recommends using ‘super duper’ local worms. Worm farms are fabulous. They are so easy to keep and have many benefits in the garden. Not only do they munch through your kitchen scraps, tuning them into wonderful compost, reducing landfill, but they also produce vermicast and liquid fertiliser – or, as our house calls it, “worm wee”. These rich by-products are full of nutrients your garden will enjoy. To start a worm farm, all you need is a sheltered position for your compost bin or worm farm kit. Then add Janannie super worms, which are bred right here in Darkes Forest by local Jenny McNaughton. Jenny has been lovingly distributing compost worms all over Sydney for more than 16 years. Her mix of Red Rigglers, Tigers and Blue worms are different to your average earthworm as these wrigglers love to eat. Two boxes – approximately 1000 worms – will consume a small family’s daily kitchen scraps. They thrive on fruit, veg, teabags, coffee grinds, egg shells and green garden waste, excluding citrus and onions. Jenny also feeds her worms a generous helping of alpaca and racehorse manure, ensuring healthy “super duper worms”as she
calls them. Janannie worms have been kindly donated to Otford and Helensburgh public schools, where they are doing a great job composting all food waste. Pay a visit to your local Sunrise or Backyard Blooms nurseries today to buy the amazing Janannie worms.
Soup’s up
Soup-making weather is fast approaching, so it’s important to get your cool-season herbs and veggies in the ground. It’s recommended to replenish your soils with manure, compost and vermicast as your summer crop would have used up most of the nutrients. Tasty peas, broccoli, carrots, turnips, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, silverbeet and parsley are some of the things that should be planted now and would definitely make a yummy soup or stew. Don’t forget to keep snails and slugs off them and water them regularly with diluted worm wee!
two boxes – about 1000 worms – will consume the daily kitchen scraps of a small family
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Tricks of the trade...
To keep basil through the cooler months it is best to plant it in a pot and leave out in the sun by day and bring inside out of the cold at night. Easter daisies, also known as asters, are about to flower. They are beautiful little perennials and come in many colours, from blue to pinks. They are easy to grow in a sunny spot and a great cut flower. I’m sure the Easter bunny would love to see one in your garden this year.
Do you have any gardening questions, or garden pics you’d like to share? Email Sara at creativescapes@ iprimus.com.au. Sara owns Creativescapes, a garden design and maintenance consultancy (0451 196 646).
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easter daisies Lucy Lee, of The Art Box, has a blooming marvellous craft for kids. The lead up to Easter was always pretty exciting as a kid. Mum got my siblings and I involved in basket making, Easter craft and flower arranging. The whole house seemed to take on a celebratory feel. Paper flower making was a big part of my childhood Easters and has also been a very popular activity in The Art Box studio, one which always brightens the mood. You will need: PVA craft glue, masking or washi tape, coloured card, patty pans, pipe cleaners, glitter or sequins. For the stems, use chopsticks, straws, knitting needles, long pipe cleaners, natural sticks or armature wire. Step 1: Cut a large patty pan into sixths. (Cut in half and then cut each half into thirds.) Step 2: Cut triangle petals into a heart shape. Cut about 8 patty pans into heart-shaped petals. Step 3: Cut three circles (6cm) out of coloured card. Then pierce a small hole (2mm) into the centre with a hole punch or a skewer. Step 4: Glue petals around the card edge. Step 5: Add a second layer of petals. Then a third. Be careful not to cover up the hole. Step 6: Fold over one end of a pipe cleaner (14cm) and push the unlooped end through the hole of the flower. Twist the remaining pipe cleaner around a knitting needle or chop stick. Step 7: Cut a leaf shape out of green card and punch two small holes at the base of the leaf. Thread a green pipe cleaner through the two holes and twist at the back. Add the leaf to the stem of the flower by twisting it around or attaching with masking tape or washi tape. Step 8: Glue glitter or sequins to the centre of the flower to finish it off. The Art Box Easter holiday workshops are on April 12 (ceramic Easter eggs), 14 (Easter dioramas) and 16 (Easter flowers). Contact: theartbox2508@gmail.com or 0429 990 337. 2508
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beat easter guilt by Alison Rowe, psychologist Chocolate consumption at Easter definitely increases. But this often leads us to feel guilty because chocolate has a bad reputation. If you consume cheap chocolate containing low levels of cocoa and high levels of fat, sugar and other fillers this will increase your risk of tooth decay, weight gain and other health complications. However, consuming high-quality chocolate in small proportions can have benefits. Research indicates the compounds in cocoa can lower cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, prevent memory decline in older people, lower the risk of developing heart disease by one third and decrease your tendency to have a stroke. The endorphins in chocolate act as an
antidepressant by stimulating serotonin so it improves your mood and reduces stress levels. There are no benefits of feeling Easter Guilt as it leads to negative coping styles. This Easter consume small portions of high-quality chocolate and savour the experience. The higher the cocoa levels, the more beneficial it is. Take five minutes to focus on the smell, taste and feel of the chocolate melting in your mouth. What better way to meditate over Easter! Contact Alison on 0409 602 430 or alisonrowe@tpg.com.au 2508
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By Helensburgh podiatrist Elizabeth Estevez Podiatry is not just about corns and calluses. A podiatrist has to complete a science degree and is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of medical disorders of the foot, ankle, lower leg and lower back. Typical activities include: * Treating abnormalities and diseases related to the foot, lower limb, within all age groups. * Treating high-risk groups, such as those with diabetes, poor circulation, existing wounds and at risk of infection and amputation. * Carrying out soft-tissue surgery using local anaesthesia (such as nail surgery for ingrown nails). * Biomechanical assessments to diagnose and restore problems with movement and pain in the lower limb. * Prescribing, producing and fitting of orthotics and devices to increase mobility and reduce pain. * Continued foot and lower limb health education, particularly with vulnerable groups and those with diabetes, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. * Treatment of sports-related injuries. Contact: 0411 435 336 or lizpod67@tpg.com.au.
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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf in size, which is bigger than the country of Belgium. The raft was 10cm thick in places and eventually dispersed over an area of 4 million square kilometres. Amazingly, it wasn’t noticed for two weeks until it was spotted by an airline passenger flying from Samoa to New Zealand. While the pumice is harmless to people (unless you stub your toe on it), it did contribIf you went to the beach towards the end of ute to the deaths of many mutton birds along last year and were surprised to see a mass of the coast, who mistook it for food, and also pumice rocks washed up on the high-tide line ended up washing up on our beaches. overnight, you weren’t alone. Pumice is a A lot of the pumice was also carrying marine common volcanic rock that is light and porous hitchhikers such as barnacles, molluscs, and is formed when frothy lava solidifies. But anemones, bristle worms and coral. While there there aren’t any active volcanoes on Australia, is always the potential for invasive species, the so where did it come from? most encrusted rocks sink with the extra weight There’s always a certain amount found on and pumice rafts have helped contribute to the beaches, because pumice is the only rock that diversity of many reef systems such as the floats and is easily carried by ocean currents Great Barrier Reef. from distant volcanic eruptions. The amount Eventually the pumice will be broken up by that washed up on Australian beaches from waves and buried in the sand or float away Torres Strait to Victoria last year was the largest continuing its journey. So if you want to event of its kind in 50 years. stock up on free pumice stones to work It can be traced to an undersea on those calluses, grab them while volcanic eruption in July 2012 on the you can! did you know? Havre Seamount, which lies about Stanwell Park’s Rob Brander is The raft of pumice that 1000 kilometres north of Auckland a coastal geomorphologist and landed on our beaches and spewed out a raft of pumice Associate Professor at UNSW. was the biggest of its kind in 50 years. more than 20,000 square kilometres www.scienceofthesurf.com. 2508
It’s been a bumper season for pumice. Rob Brander has the lowdown on the only rock that floats.
The only rock that floats. Photo: Anthony Warry
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rent a porsche Cliff to Coast Sports Car Drive is a new Porsche rental business geared to boost local tourism. The owners, Helensburgh couple Gavin and Megumie Little, have bought a fleet of five Porsches – including three different generations of 911 Carrera and one Boxster convertible – and are hiring them out for joy rides along the Grand Pacific Drive, the Northern Illawarra and Southern Highlands. “We think it’s an amazing region with much
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to offer in terms of scenery, roads, dining and a welcoming atmosphere,” says Gavin, a maths teacher who moved here six years ago. On offer are half- and full-day tours (Bald Hill via Otford, Bulli Tops, Mt Kembla, Robertson for lunch, Barren Grounds, Jamberoo Valley, Saddleback Ridge, Sea Cliff Bridge in that order; a minimum of 210km, from $770 for two people). There’s even something for local couples on date night. “We are also currently in the process of packaging a dinner run for a Friday or Saturday night – once per month. This will include a drive down to Mt Kembla for Dinner at Ruby’s, with a return drive to Helensburgh following dinner.” Don’t fancy travelling in convoy? “In addition to our organised tours, we are happy to arrange Porsche hire for weddings, formals, romantic dinners, weekends away or a quick early morning run through the national park.” Gavin sourced cars from around the country. “We were aiming for quality, we were aiming for cars that we would want to personally own.” He says they are thrilling, approachable and fun to drive at legal speeds – “although capable of much more”. One of his favourites is the oldest one, a red 1977 Porsche. “That’s the one I’d be up the front in if we were fully booked. Older cars are more visceral, they have got more feel. They are slower but they feel faster, Whereas modern cars are so efficient, so you go very fast, very quickly, very easily. The oldest one we’d have our clients would be ’95.” Another favourite is the 993 Model 911 Carrera in Polar Silver. “It has two very distinct personalities – happy to cruise or potter around but then transforms when you get stuck into it.” See www.driveporsches.com.au or call 0424 153 774. 2508
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dj on the move Meet Helensburgh’s Luke Babbage. The former Heathcote High student is a busy guy. Not only is he doing his electrical apprenticeship, Luke has started a new entertainment business: Upbeat Mobile DJs. When did you start work as a DJ? I’m currently 17 years old and I started around about a year ago, and have continued to learn and get better by constant practising at home and speaking with other friends I’ve met through DJing and sharing tricks and tips. What’s your goal for the business? Quite simply, I want to be the best. I want to be able to walk into any event and venue and turn it into whatever the customer wants. If that means $5000 of lighting and visual effects that requires two days to set up, I want to be that level. If it means someone who just wants an awesome time at their 18th, then I want to be able to provide that also. I really like the idea of turning a house or hall into a club-like atmosphere, and if I could do that 24/7, I couldn’t think of anything better. What’s your favourite song and band? Something I’ve been playing a lot lately has got to be Jetfuel by Uberjakd. My favourite artist would have to come down between Hardwell or Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. As a DJ, what music do you like to play? My favourite type of music is EDM (Electronic Dance Music), primarily progressive house and techno house. I think there’s so much creative mixing options with all EDM genres, but I still enjoy playing pretty much any genre. Does practising at home drive your parents crazy? Or not? There’s been the odd time here and there I’ve probably had the speakers a little too high. 2508
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10 minutes WITH... Brad Smithers, store manager at Coles Helensburgh. Why the change from Bi-Lo to Coles? All the Bi-Lo stores are going through a transition to come under the one brand name. So it’s not because, as rumour has it, Helensburgh is becoming more upmarket? Helensburgh is a growing suburb… I don’t know if Coles is more upmarket than Bi-Lo. At Bi-Lo we always tried to look after the customers and offer them what they want. But with the renovations and the rebadge, we pushed a little more, using customer feedback. Have prices gone up? No. There was that misconception. Years ago, Bi-Lo and Coles did have different prices, but now for the last couple of years the prices have been the same. What customer feedback have you had? Good. Positive. They love the bakery, but hate the smell, because it smells too good and makes them hungry. That includes the team as well. They like the new range on offer, they are saying they now don’t have to travel elsewhere. We doubled our product range in health foods, cleaning and dishwashing. And we also
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increased other sections, such as Asian, we tripled. Asian is very popular here. And Mexican... We added about 900 new lines to our grocery range. [Some are] a little bit confused about the flow of the store, because they are not used to that. But it is the same flow that Coles implements in all its new stores ... we start off with health foods and finish up in cleaning. What’s been the most popular change? Definitely the bakery. Now we are selling all the artisan bread, the cookies, some doughnuts, scones, and the different breads and rolls. Is it all baked on-site? No. It is, I guess, half formed and we finish it off in store. Has the change created any new jobs? Yes. We employed around 10 team members, most from Helensburgh or 2508 postcode… Hopefully sales will grow and we can hire even more team members from the local area. How are you reducing environmental impact at this store? We are always looking at landfill costs and trying to reduce our impact. Symbio sometimes picks up organic waste from us. There is a local horse centre … we are going to see if they can work in partnership with us to take our bakery
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feedback we got. The noticeboard we did have wasn’t in [line] with our new store format. Then it was taken down, there was some negative posts put on “Cheers and Jeers” [Facebook page], and 12 hours later we got the noticeboard, that is in our other stores, put up. The cards sit on a little shelf on the noticeboard, [customers] can borrow a pen from us, fill out the template. I’m trying to work through with property to see if the landlord may put one outside where customers can pin up whatever they want. How can customers give more feedback? Come and see me directly, I’m fairly approachable, my number’s on top of the receipt, or if they want they can use Tell Coles. Tell Coles is the five-minute survey, they just need their shopping receipt and can fill out that survey online and give us a score out of 10 … even recognise my team members. We always use that information for our “Caring Passionately” award winner of the month. Tell Coles is good because they can get $5 off their shopping and earn Flybuys points. 2508
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CHURCHES
H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024. Helensburgh Baptist Church Community Centre, Walker St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 8459. Good Friday service: 9am. Easter Sunday service: 10am. Holy Cross Catholic Parish Weekend Mass: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Holy Cross Catholic Parish Easter Ceremonies Reconciliation: Tuesday, 15 April 7pm & Saturday, 19 April, 12.30pm. Holy Thursday 17 April, 7.30pm, Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Good Friday 18 April – Stations of the Cross 10am & Passion of the Lord 3pm. Easter Vigil Saturday, 19 April, 6.30pm. Easter Sunday, 20 April, 9.30am. Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 6/17 Cemetery Rd, Helensburgh. Call 0404 803 055. Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153.
CLUBS
01 Fellowship of First Fleeters, South Coast Chapter, 10am, Laurel Room, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto. Refreshments. Entry: $2. Call 4271 3762, 4261 6893. 15 VIEW luncheon, Centennial Hotel 11am, War Stories.
ENTERTAINMENT
06 King Tide + Heavyset Dub (reggae) @ the Bombie Bar, Coalcliff SLSC, 2-5pm 11-12 Black in Time documentary screenings. 8pm, Helensburgh Workers Club, $10. Tickets at the club, Helensburgh Newsagency or the door. 13 Ray Beadle Returns! Supported By “3 O’clock Sunset” (blues) @ the Bombie Bar, 2-5pm 27 Caravana Sun (gypsy fuelled ska surf rock) @ the Bombie Bar, Coalcliff SLSC, 2-5pm
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historical society OPEN DAY
Saturday, april 12 Helensburgh and District Historical Society extends an invitation to visit the Old Mine Surgery, 78 Parkes Street, from 10-3pm. This Open Day is being held as part of Australian Heritage Week, which is an annual national celebration of Australia’s unique heritage. Pictured above is the family of Helensburgh miner William Barrie, who was killed in World War I and whose story has been a research subject. More information: Jenny on 4294 2877 or info@historichelensburgh.org.au.
PLAYGROUPS
Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. Call Penelope, 0431 593 118. Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024. Wednesdays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. Fridays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. Call Gerri, 0402 477 898. * Playgroups don’t meet in school holidays.
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MARKETS
06 10am-3pm, Stanwell Park Village Market, CWA Hall, The Drive. 13 10am-3pm, Helensburgh Village Market. 30 stalls in front of Centennial Hotel on Parkes St.
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How lucky are we in 2508 to have musician Ray Beadle as a local. Ray plays an exciting mix of blues/rock/ folk. His virtuosity and improvised solos are second to none – he is one of our finest blues guitarists. Ray has played at Byron Bluesfest and The Basement and is collaborating on a new studio album, All The Kings Men – a tribute to Albert King, BB King, Earl King and Freddie King. See www.raybealde.com. Ray’s next gig at Coalcliff Surf Lifesaving Club’s Bombie Bar is on April 13, from 2pm. There will be a small cover charge and refreshments at the bar. Sarazine mobile creperie will also be there. For more, visit The Bombie Bar on Facebook. – Heather Fisher
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1 4-5pm, What’s on Tuesday? Free program for primary schoolchildren. 9 10.30am storytime for pre-schoolers. 16 10.30am, school holiday free activity, Decorate a Birdhouse, with a story, for children aged 5+. Bookings required, 4294 2185. 23 10.30am, school holiday free activity, Construct a Dream Catcher for children aged 7+. Bookings required, 4294 2185.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Book Thief, by Sydneybased author Markus Zusak, is not just a bestseller. Now it’s a movie too. Read it first... Copies are available for loan at Wollongong City Libraries, including the Helensburgh branch at 57 Walker Street (4294 2185). 2508
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2508 REPORT Cryptostylis erecta. Photo: © Greg Steenbeeke, 2012; Orkology.
mimic artists Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not, people are told. Many animals, however, rely on mimicry for food, defence and, ultimately, survival.
weren’t game to publish it – they thought it was bit too much for the scientific audiences of the time.” Pollination occurs in a brief window. “As soon as the real females hatch out, the male wasps aren’t fooled any more.”
Mimicry – resembling something you’re not 2. SOMETHING FISHY to gain advantage – can take many forms. It can Off the coast, living amid the seaweed, the be passive, active, aggressive, aural, visual, little striate anglerfish is an example of olfactory – even sexual. aggressive mimicry, says Martyn. Not only is it Says Australian Museum naturalist Martyn camouflaged to look like kelp, this predator Robinson, “Mimicry can be as simple as a moth also has a body part that acts as bait. “They that looks like a piece of bark.” Preying have a modified fin ray at the front of their mantises practise more active camouflage. Not dorsal fin, which has got a little lure on it that only do they look like leaves and sticks, but when the wind blows they sway to enhance this looks just like a worm.” When the anglerfish thrashes his lure around, little fish swim up impression. In the process, they can to catch the “worm” and promptly get camouflage their movements, sneak did you eaten. “The gulp of the angler fish is so up on a fly and grab it. know? fast that it can snatch one out of the More amazing mimics can be If need be, the female bolas spider school and the others won’t be aware found right here in the Illawarra… can change her scent to that one of their companions is fake that of a different suddenly gone. If the angler fish is 1. PSEUDO SEXY ORCHIDS species of female still hungry he can grab another.” Cryptostylis erecta – the bonnet or moth. Males beware... tartan tongue orchid – has genuine 3. SPIDER’S DEADLY SCENT flower power. It gives off the scent of Life is short and bitter for male moths a female wasp to attract male wasps to fooled by the female bolas spider. She mimics pollinate its flowers. the scent of a female moth to lure gullible “The male wasps hatch out before the males, kill and eat them. Martyn says, “Instead females,” Martyn says. “The males fly to the of building a web she lowers down a single flowers, which vaguely resemble the female wasp in body shape, but more importantly, they strand of silk, with a sticky blob on it. When she hears the vibration of the moths wings coming smell like a female wasp. The males try to grab in, she flicks this sticky bolas in the direction of the flowers and fly off with them, and they the moth, and as soon as it hits it the moth goes can’t do that of course, because they are careering across the sky and she winds it in like attached, so they then try to mate with the a fish on a line, then bites it, hangs it up and flowers and ... get covered in the pollen. goes back to producing that pheromone again.” “When they get frustrated and leave that Look out for these thumbnail-sized spiders in flower to try to mate with another flower, they your garden; they produce pendulous hanging transfer it, so they actually pollinate the egg sacs about the length of your middle finger flowers. Some of the early researchers on this that are often confused with moth cocoons. 2508 actually found wasp sperm on the flowers, but
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It’s almost the perfect ute package - if only the back seats were more comfortable
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the view report VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women, and the Club is now approaching 23 years in Helensburgh. We welcomed two new VIEW members at the February luncheon. Sadly, at the end of February we lost a dear friend and VIEW member for 21 years, Mary Vozzo. Her style and elegance, lovely smile and amusing poetry, often a feature of our luncheons, is missed by all. Thanks to Sandy from Sunrise Nursery for her interesting talk and presentation at our
U3A TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD
Last term we enjoyed a look into the fascinating history and art of the artists assigned to Luna Park. We also learnt about the famous Indigenous warrior Pemulwuy (a suburb was named after him), who was considered a chameleon or a ghost as he was so evasive and indestructible. We tavelled to magnificent Scandinavia and travelled all over the city for $2.50 via photos. Next term stimulate your mind (they say “use it or lose it”) and travel around the world with Des and Ailsa Major. We will also learn about ‘The Exodus from Croker Island’ to Otford and ‘How Religious Liberty Shaped America’ as we know it today and more.
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March luncheon. Thanks also to Elaine for making the beautiful booties for premature babies. Two large boxes full will be delivered to Wollongong and Sutherland Hospitals. Please phone Chris on 4294 1103 for details of bookings to see Beauty and the Beast at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta, 2pm on July 19, payment by May 9, and The King and I at Sydney Opera House on November 1 at 1pm, pay by August 25. Our next luncheon is April 15, 11am for 11.15 start, at Centennial Hotel. With ANZAC Day approaching, the theme will be members’ stories of WWI and II. Please phone Nerida on 0429 004 298 by April 9 for new bookings or cancellations. New members welcome. 2508
TERM 2: Monday, April 28, 9.30am: Visit to hear the ‘Sirens Concert’ at Wollongong Town Hall May 5: 9.30am: Trips & World Travels ... Des Major May 12, 9.30am: Trips & Travels (Cont) ... Des Major May 19, 9.30am: Croker Island Exodus ... Betty Warn May 26, 9.30am Reconciliation Day on Indigenous Issues ... Geoffrey Reid June 2, 9.30am: God in America ... Jenny Lee-Robins June 9: Public Holiday June 16, 9.30am: Six Days of Separation ... Geoffrey Reid Morning Tea at 10.30am followed by a Musical Appreciation hour, 11am to noon. Everyone is welcome even as a one-off visitor. No cost for one-off visitors. Phone Jenny on 4294 3475 or 0406 350 025.
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Voyage of the catalpa the Fellowship of the first fleeters comprises descendants of those who arrived with the First Fleet in 1788. here, Betty Warn, of the South Coast chapter, shares a snapshot from history. Setting out from New Bedford, Massachusetts, on April 29, 1875, the American whaling barque Catalpa undertook a secret year-long mission to liberate a group of Irishmen known as “The Fremantle Six” from an Australian prison. The six men had been soldiers in the British Army when they took the secret Fenian oath and pledged themselves to fight for Irish independence against the British military. Arrested in 1866 and tried for treason against the Crown, they were sentenced to imprisonment and slow death in a “hellish foreign land” (Australia). After eight years in Fremantle gaol and aided by Irish nationalist the Fremantle Six escaped to the West Australian coast where the Catalpa was waiting. Captain Anthony took six crew members in a whaleboat to row to the beach to pick the prisoners up. They rowed all night through a fierce storm, picked up the prisoners and rowed back out to sea. At 6.45am on Members of
Tuesday, April 18, 1876 they spied the Catalpa waiting for them. Through a cloud of coal smoke the Georgette, a British warship, appeared. She was sailing on the same course. Luckily the Catalpa managed to avoid capture. On August 19, 1876 a weather-beaten New Bedford whaler slipped into New York harbour just before dawn. Six haggard Irishmen huddled at the railings. The long voyage of the Catalpa had ended with “none aboard but free men” and Irishmen worldwide celebrated. 2508
ARTHUR PHILLIP MEMORIALS
By Betty Warn This year Governor Arthur Phillip is receiving credit for the great job he did in bringing the First Fleet to Australia. As well as his wonderful work as our first governor, it is because of him that the colony survived and is today the vibrant City of Sydney. Special events in England in 2014 include a series Arthur Phillip memorials in July, starting with a reception at London’s Australian High Commission on July 8. The Britain-Australia Society and European Connoisseurs Travel are holding commemorative tours to London, Bath and Lyndhurst, see www.ecttravel.com.
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Local painters lend a hand Coalcliff Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) had a facelift on March 22 and 23, thanks to a team of local Duluxaccredited painters, organised by Helensburgh’s Toby Potter of T.J. Potter Painting. In the team: TJ Potter Painting; Toby, Peter Coles, Desma Tatnell, Roger Blairs, P & J Mclean; Jason, Adam Coulson Painting, South West Lamps & Lighting; Reg. & Jon Archer, Brady Painting & Decorating; Mick, Coastal Eco Painter; Louis Cue, Exceptional Painting; Juan Rivas, Colleen Jeffery-Court, Greg Gawthorne, Mark Cull, Mark Wilson and Dulux Colour Consultant Evelyn Schuster. Paint donated by Dulux.
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Little athletes’ state success A talented team of 18 athletes from Helensburgh & District Little Athletics Club should feel very proud of themselves having won gold, bronze and recorded personal bests across a variety of events at the State Track and Field Championships. The championships, from March 21 to 23 at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, are the culmination of the track and field competition season. The club’s Krystal Blackwell won gold in the 400m and 200m and silver in the 100m. These fantastic results follow on from her gold-medal performance a few weeks earlier at the State
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Multi-Event Championships. Sarah Walsh (AWD, Athlete with a Disability) won gold in the 100m and Long Jump. The club’s Shirebased member Mitchell Pepper won gold in the Discus and Shot put. Ryan Astbuy won a bronze in the 200m. Blake Charman and Brianna King ran huge personal bests in their 800m finals, finishing 4th and 5th respectively. Jane Vodiciar had a big weekend having qualified for four events – the most by any member of Helensburgh & District Little Athletics Club. 2508
The senior girls relay team – Shannon Scutts (u/13), Jane Vodiciar (u/15), Brianna King (u/14) and Mikayla Callahan (u/17) – finished second at the regional championships in early March. It was the club’s best ever relay result. Jane, Brianna and Mikayla competed at the state championships.
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bowls over after six decades of good times, the women of Helensburgh Bowling Club have found themselves homeless, stranded without a green. The closure of the Helensburgh Workers Club bowling green on February 24 was a sad day for the sporting group, founded in 1955. The Workers Club, which has been in administration since 2009, had hoped to retain the green, but it was sold as a part of land for residential development. Money from the sale will be used to help bolster the ailing club. “I’ve been at Helensburgh for 40 years,” says Lenore Bartlem, 85, who used to bowl twice a week, every week. “It has been a very social club. I’ll miss the companionship of the pleasant members, mainly that. And I’ll miss the bowling, of course. ” Bowling has been a big part of her life, says
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From left: Carol Dixon, Janet Smith and Lenore Bartlem on the Helensburgh green the day before the fences went up.
Lenore, the club’s secretary and a former president. “Going to bowls, going to other clubs to represent our club, I’ve done a lot of that.” In its heyday, the club had almost 100 members and two bowling greens. “We are down to 23 now,” says Lenore. “But it’s been sort of a family tradition, with daughters coming when they retired from work...” About a dozen members will carry on bowling at Scarborough; they’ll carpool there from Helensburgh. Lenore says she is unlikely to continue (“I’d have to buy a new uniform, why do that at my age?”) but is hopeful that, if the Workers Club’s fortunes revive, one day a new bowling green may be established out front of the Helensburgh Club. Beatrice Gallagher, Helensburgh Women’s Bowling Club’s publicity officer, says bowls is about more than sport: “Over the years, I’ve found the level of support given by our members to others has been extraordinary. For us it is far more than a sporting organisation, it really is a caring and supportive community that has been there to celebrate triumphs and to help out during the harder times. And there have been a lot of fun times.” Beatrice will continue to bowl at with her fellow members at Scarborough. “They have made us very, very welcome,” she says. The bowlers will finish their annual competitions, but when membership renewal is due on May 31, they will become part of the Scarborough club. “It was really sad for us to lose the green that pulled us together,” says Beatrice, “but if our sacrifice leads to the ongoing viability of the Club we are wishing them the best.” 2508
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the workers’ golf club a Helensburgh Workers Sports and Social Club report, by barry Thompson The March drawing of the match-play pairings heralds the commencement of our season proper and there were some interesting combinations pulled out of the hat. I didn’t understand why Steve Egbers was being so roundly congratulated by the members. True, he and Bill Dodd had combined well for a good win in the Ambrose, but even so. Then I found out he had drawn me in the first round. “Money for old rope” was one comment; “Like winning the lottery” another. Looks like a rough round for me in April. With increased numbers with our members
returning from holidays we teed off in perfect conditions. Mick Carroll and Terry Maney combined to take a credible second and not only did Al Wagner and Sparrow King come in third, they also won the 2nd nine prize. Frank Egan and Tang Nguen each won a new ball after taking out the first nine. I am told that Paul Morahan, fresh from his Canadian sojourn, lifted three feet off the ground as he whacked the longest drive. Good to see a poor benighted Sharks supporter win something. The Bradmans went to an extremely unlucky Barry and Laurie Thompson. There you go, lads … I did report it! Our next outing for some of us is the visit to Camden on Sunday, April 6, followed by our April tournament teeing off at Boomerang 7.30am on Saturday, April 26. This is an individual Stableford event and we again welcome golfers of all standards to join us. Register your name on the list on the Worker’s T.A.B noticeboard or turn up early and introduce yourself to our starters – you will be given a warm welcome. 2508
THE SUNDAY SOCIAL GOLF CLUB A SUNNY REPORT ON A DECIDEDLY SOGGY OCCASION, BY VICKI ‘THE HAIR’ LITTLE Dumb dumber dumber. You probably don’t remember the morning of March 1, because you were probably snuggled up in bed. It had been pouring all night and looked like rain. Thirteen nut cases, including myself, turned up for golf not really expecting to play. But hey! The heckling about being a bit optimistic drove me to tee off. Bloody idiots! Even the ducks weren’t in town. After the 9th hole we chucked the towel in, well soaked because we were so damned wet, then went to the shed for food and to wet our inside to match the outsides, to at least make the day a bit worthwhile. So, next month let’s pray for sun. We’re all thinking of you, Tony “Beautiful” English. Get well soon! From The Confused Golfer. You’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t! 2508
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Tigers win trials The tigers’ 2014 campaign is off to a winning start, reports first grade captain Steven McCallum. The Helensburgh Tigers have notched two convincing wins in their first two trial matches. On Sunday, March 8, the Tigers faced a strong group 6 team, the Camden Rams, with former NRL prop Ray Cashmere in their ranks, in a trial clash at Rex Jackson Oval. The visitors dominated the early exchanges with powerful running, mistake-free football and good field position. They soon cracked the Tigers’ defence to take a 6-0 lead. The Tigers’ response was swift though with a Jordan Ten Cate try. Shortly after another strong attacking set the Tigers’ winger Azan Turoa crashed over. Half-time: Helensburgh 12-6. The Tigers came out all guns blazing in the second half, dominating the game by following the game plan, completing their sets and showing plenty of sting in defence. The Tigers cracked the Rams’ defence, with tries to Chris Lewis, Eamon Hillen (2), Azan Turoa (scoring his second try) and two classy tries to young Tommy Carr who came on late in the game. Hillen was perfect with the boot, kicking 7 from 7 and livewire hooker Grant Smith kicked 1/1. Full-time: Tigers 48-6. Good results all around with reserve grade and U19 scoring good wins. In the second trial round the Tigers faced the Woden Rams in Canberra. In reserve grade, the Tigers won 38-0, with strong performances from Khan Salamalakis and Guy Gellatley. In first grade, the Tigers started well, with a try to Azan Turoa. They crossed for another to Chris Lewis but the Rams fought back with two tries. Another try to Lewis and one to Tommy Carr had the Tigers up 22-10 at the break. The second half started well for the ’Burgh boys and four more tries followed. The home side responded with two late tries. Full-time: 44-20. Brock Gilmour, Grant Smith and Tommy
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Carr were among the Tigers’ best on the day. The Tigers now look forward to the start of the season as they take on Dapto away in round one. First home game is on Saturday, April 12 – vs Thirroul. This will be a big day for the club with the local derby always attracting a bumper crowd. The action starts at noon with under 17, under 19, then reserve grade. First grade kicks off at 4.30pm. There will be live music after the game, upstairs in the clubhouse. Come and support the mighty Tigers as we look to start with a bang at home! $50 Gold memberships will be available on the day or call Nicole Fitzgerald on 0409 908 814 to get yours even sooner. Tigers would like to thank their sponsors: Peabody Energy, Westside Petroleum, Helensburgh Premium Liquor, Andy Offord Contracting, Tri Clark Brothers. ■ Three-time premiers the Tigerlillies still need players! Turn to page 43 for the full story. 2508
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