2508 OCTOBER 2015 by The Illawarra Flame

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2508 CONTENTS LETTERS 04 Otford rail bridge ’It needs to be redesigned’ NEWS 06 Music Tony Cini set to release his debut album – at 64! 08 Movies Local filmmaker James Lepre wows Australia 15 Fair go! The Lions Fair is on this month 29 Catch up Bark Busters’ Philip Comans wins award BUSINESS 29 Chamber Chatter 35 Business directory Your ultimate local guide LIFESTYLE 10 Cover feature Meet Dr Rip (aka Rob Brander) 14 Gardens The nose knows

16 Top drop! Darkes Cider wins in Tassie 18 California Dreaming Teenager plans US studies 19 Amazing! Koala joeys 26 Poster Tigers 28 Clubs U3A report 29 African adventure Moirs back from Tanzania 31 Schools Principal Mr T leaves Stanwell Park 33 For families Playgroup, coupons and more SPORT 46 Swimming Stay safe 47 Soccer Div 2 Women win 48 Golf All fun and games 49 Surf Life Saving Patrols 50 Tides 51 Fencing ‘Burgh classes 52 League Grant Smith and Erin Blackwell win awards!

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarryphotography.com.au

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS SARAH OVERINGTON SARA Newnham

is a passionate horticulturist with nearly 20 years’ experience. Starting as a landscaper, she soon discovered a love for plants and design. She has managed nurseries around Sydney. While raising four children, she worked and studied subjects such as natural area restoration. Sara now runs Creativescapes, a garden design and maintenance business (0451 196 646, creativescapes@iprimus.com.au). Read her column on page 14. Creativescapes garden service

SAMMY MAHLER

is a personal fashion stylist (see littlemiss boo.com). Her career spans over 25 years, from house modelling, production, design to range forecasting and styling. While conducting executive sales with major department stores on a wholesale level, she also had a key role in fashion marketing and visual styling. She has now turned her expertise to personal fashion styling, with her main aim to help women of all shapes and sizes reach their full potential. This month Sammy picks her favourite fascinators on page 17.

has a background in Administration, Event Planning and Early Childhood Education. In 2001 she moved to Australia from Canada to study at UOW. “We’ve always dreamed of living in Helensburgh, hoping to combine my love of community with my husband’s passion for mountain biking,” Sarah says. “We didn’t hesitate when we returned after six years in Asia, where both our children were born.” Sarah runs Helensburgh Community Playgroup and organises parties and events for preschoolers. See page 33.

Jenny Donohoe

is a researcher from the Helensburgh & District Historical Society. This year, Jenny edited the society’s ‘Tribute to 2508 ANZACS’, a free booklet in remembrance of the men and women from our district who served in the First World War. Jenny is a passionate family historian and has written four family history books, the latest being the Powell Story – Balmain to Cootamundra. Jenny is a regular contributor to the 2508 mag – this month she’s issued a call-out for old wedding photos. Turn to page 22 for details.

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DISTRICT NEWS Editors

Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft

Art director Brendon Wise

Regular contributors

Rob Brander, Sara Newnham, Anthony Warry

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2508 LETTERS

have a say SAFETY IN QUESTION

The Otford rail bridge redevelopment occurred approximately one year ago, however, the work has still not been completed. Apart from the fact that the work has been left unfinished there are also significant problems in that it is impossible to observe oncoming cars from either side of the bridge. It is therefore impossible to comply with the signage (a stop sign on one side and a give way sign on the opposite side) unless a motorist remains stationary at the signs indefinitely. The Otford rail bridge was “effectively” twoway for more than 20 years without problems. The poor redesign created an excessively wide pedestrian crossing, resulting in reducing this crossing to only one lane for motor traffic. The above circumstance puts at risk the safety of Otford residents, particularly those on the eastern side of the railway. During the annual Wollongong to Sydney bike ride, for example, residents only have this one lane bridge to enter and exit the suburb. Residents are severely inconvenienced during this event, with police roadblocks preventing residents from accessing their local community. This restricted access could also present a disastrous circumstance during a bush fire or other emergency. One can imagine residents trying to evacuate and emergency service vehicles trying to access the area over a one-lane bridge. The bridge needs to be redesigned to cater from traffic in both directions. Dr G. Morgan, Otford Dr Morgan wins Letter of the Month. The prize is a $50 Tradies Gift Card (24 Boomerang Street, 4294 1122).

Kerry and Joan Gardner of Helensburgh have much pleasure in announcing the marriage of their son, Andrew Paul Gardner, to Olivia Jane Fens in Brisbane on 22nd August 2015. Olivia is the daughter of Suzanne and Shane Fens, who reside in Queensland. Andy and Olivia have purchased a house in Camp Hill, Queensland and will make their home there. We wish them every happiness for the future.

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The Sweet Charity Cake Show 2015 – with baking competitions, displays, stalls, kids face painting and cupcake decorating, pie a pollie – is on Saturday, October 24 at Engadine Bowling Club. Visit www.thesweetcharitycakeshow.com.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Daisy is obedient, has basic training, and loves kisses and cuddles. She gets on well with all other dogs, isn’t really interested in cats or chooks, and would be happiest with someone who has plenty of time for her, as she thrives on human company. Going for car rides, especially to the beach is one of her favourite things. Email Julie-ann at Country Companion Animal Rescue: ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au 2508

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On the French coast: “Sometimes it is really hard for mum to carry me all the way down to the water,” Beth wrote in her journal. “I think every beach should have one of these. It wouldn’t even be that hard to do!”

Beth’s Adventure

In one of the world’s more wonderful ironies, the Stanwell Park mother and daughter who our community raised funds for are now themselves raising funds for refugees in Turkey. Katie Cooper-Wares and her daughter Beth left Australia in July for the start of their trip to tick off Beth’s Bucket List of 101 adventures. Beth has Osteogenesis Imperfecta III, a severe brittle bone disease. She’s just turned 12 and has broken 36 bones in her short life, including a rib four hours before the pair were due to fly out. “I ended up in emergency instead of on the

plane! But I’m all good now!” Beth wrote in her first journal entry from Amsterdam. Buying blankets for Syrian refugees didn’t originally feature on Beth’s Bucket List. But last month, Katie posted a Facebook update from Tlos, Turkey: “Beth has altered her bucket list slightly so we could free up a little of our own savings and spend some more time here in Turkey as we are organising some donations of goods to Syrian refugees here ... ” So Beth ticked off float in “a dead sea”, Turkish lagoon Oludeniz, rather than “the Dead Sea”. To donate and read more of Beth’s fabulous journal entries, go to bethsadventure.com 2508

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2508 NEWS

tony cini’s debut album

Helensburgh musician and promoter Tony Cini will release his debut album this month with his band, the Arc Riders. 2508 reports. There are two tracks on the CD which contain references to Helensburgh: Illawarra Train and Jessica, about 26-year-old Jessica Dilford, who died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident on Cemetery Road in 2009. “One song [Jessica] is pretty sad and one is exactly the opposite. Probably the most fun track on the album is Illawarra Train.” Tony’s been a Helensburgh resident for “going on 10 years”. “We absolutely love this place. I’ve been very privileged to live in some good addresses but to me this [Helensburgh] is heaven.” He’s been busy promoting blues and roots music in the Illawarra for 10 years and by the time his 11-track debut album is released this month, Tony will be 64 but he’s showing no signs of slowing down. “I’m already thinking of the next one [album]

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… the next one’s going to be an acoustic EP and then I’m thinking of a full-on album.” He says Elvis was his “first influence”; Jimi Hendrix’s debut album, which he was given when he was 16, “just blew my mind”; and legendary Irish rock ‘n’ roller Rory Gallagher, who died in 1995, “is my biggest influence ever”. “My biggest vocal influence is a guy called Paul Rodgers … he’s renowned as the voice of rock. “I come from a rock background … you can’t take the rock out of this old fella.” Some of Australia’s top musicians, including Jan Rynsaardt, Ryan Van Gennip and Jon Howell, Lachy Doley and Cameron Henderson will feature on the CD. 2508 n Tony Cini’s debut album, 23300 [the number of days between when he was born in 1951 and when the album is released, Tony says], will be released on Tony’s birthday, October 24. The Arc Riders’ website – www.thearcriders. com – is expected to go ‘live’ online in early October.

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2508 NEWS

Filmmaker James Lepre.

MOVIE MASTER What sort of knock-on effect did your success in Helensburgh filmmaker James Lepre last year’s Big Break have? is attracting national attention It helped me gain some big clients such as with his award-winning productions. Mogo Zoo, as it gave me an opportunity to 2508 reports. James has been selected as a Top 10 finalist in the Supercheap Auto Big Break for the second year in a row. The comp calls for entrants to create a 30-second Supercheap Auto TV commercial. This year James’s entry – The Real Never Never Land – is a musical Peter Panthemed piece in which grown men dream of being children again at Supercheap Auto. James had this to tell 2508. How did you come up with the concept? Originally we had an idea – we were going to get all the animals [at Wagon Wheels] and do a CGI thing with their mouths moving … and then somehow [my partner] Emma and I just got onto the idea of doing a musical and started writing some lyrics and came up with the Peter Pan idea, you know a place where you stay a kid forever.

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show them what we [Mane Collective] are capable of when given full creative control. They wanted a totally fresh new look and feel for their TV campaign and we ended up producing three commercials which generated a ton of positive feedback and boosted business for them and led to a lot more work for me. That is always an incredible feeling when you know you’ve put every ounce of creative energy into a project and it’s come off a success. That is a result I chase every job. We’d like to be known for our creativity, our comical narratives and our overall intuitive vision throughout projects. n Voting for the 2015 Big Break closed on September 26. The winner will be announced during the Bathurst 1000 on October 11. The winner will receive $40,000 cash and $160,000 air-time during the Bathurst coverage. More info: www.manecollective.com. 2508

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2508 REPORT This photo by Anthony Warry Photography, www.anthonywarryphotography.com.au

cover feature

DR RIP Stanwell Park’s Rob Brander – aka Dr Rip – saves lives every time he talks. 2508 reports. 2508 often hears from people who love the mag. When pressed about what they like, the answer is invariably “that Dr Rip guy”. So who is the hugely popular Dr Rip? At work, he’s coastal geomorphologist Dr Rob Brander, Associate Professor of the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of NSW. He’s a great public speaker and writer who shares his knowledge with thousands every year. At home in Stanwell Park, he’s a top bloke, a father of two young girls who’d like to spend more time body surfing. Rob kindly took time out to have a chat with 2508. You grew up in Canada. Why did you decide to dedicate your life to studying rips?

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I actually grew up near a beach in Toronto, but the water was cold and polluted with a nuclear plant on it, so swimming wasn’t an option! My love of the ocean came from family vacations to Cape Cod on the east coast of the US. At uni studying Geography, I volunteered to help out with some beach field experiments that involved a lot of diving in freezing water, but it was fun and the best way to learn. Eventually I went backpacking, first stop Sydney, where an Australian friend pointed out a rip at Bronte … and I couldn’t see it! That got me interested in rips and I ended up coming back to do my PhD on them at Sydney Uni. Now all I see is rips … Tell our readers about your dye releases and your popular educational talks. Years ago I witnessed several rip current drownings that could have been avoided if the victims had had even a basic knowledge

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2508 REPORT

This sequence shows one of Dr Rip’s dye releases revealing a rip at Tamarama. Photo: Rob Brander

of rips. I realised I had that knowledge, but it wasn’t really helping anyone. So I started giving public talks at my surf club (Tamarama) called the Science of the Surf, which explained how waves, beaches and rips worked. I’d always release harmless purple dye into the rip to show people how fast and far they flow. The talks got increasingly popular and everyone, especially the media, loved the dye. The main feedback I’d get was ‘I’ve lived next to the beach all of my life and didn’t know any of this stuff’ and ‘This needs to be in schools’. So I started speaking to schools, surf clubs, nippers and communities. Over the years I’ve easily spoken to more than 50,000 people and hundreds of schools in NSW and my YouTube video ‘How to survive beach rip currents’ has more than 1.3 million views, which is incredible. You’re a well-respected academic and a global publishing sensation. What’s your secret? I’m amazed at the media attention and global recognition I’ve had for Science of the Surf. A lot has to do with social media, but also because I’m really passionate about teaching and educating people. No-one should drown in rips. It’s totally avoidable if you don’t get in one and I think it’s my obligation to stop that from happening. I also think people relate more to one person trying to achieve something, rather than a big corporate organisation. The ‘Dr Rip’ nickname, courtesy of the Bondi Lifeguards, has also helped, but ultimately I reckon it’s the purple dye. Everyone remembers seeing the dye on TV or in person! Where are the world’s most dangerous rips? I get asked this all the time and my answer is always the same: every rip is dangerous. Most rip drownings occur on beautiful days with small waves, not stormy days with raging rips.

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DR RIP’S TOP 5 RIP TIPS 1. Don’t Panic. Easier said than done, but it’s panic that drowns people, not rips.

2. Don’t swim back to the beach against the rip, it’ll tire you out. 3. Relax and go with the flow. Rips often carry you onto shallow sandbanks; 4. Float on your back and signal for help if you need it. If there’s no lifeguards, surfers can help; 5. Swim towards areas of whitewater and breaking waves. You’ll probably be able to stand and waves help you back to the beach.

How can a person avoid being caught in a rip? You need to learn how to spot rips. Talking to lifeguards helps, as does looking at my ‘Rip of the Month’ feature on my scienceofthesurf.com website. There’s seven years of rip pictures there! You don’t cross the road without looking both ways and you shouldn’t go to a surf beach without thinking about rips and how to avoid them. What’s it like being caught in a rip? I jump in rips all the time for research, but also for getting a free ride out the back to bodysurf. Surfers use rips all the time. I don’t think I’ve ever been caught, because I know what’s going on and only use rips if conditions are within my limits. What do they feel like? Nothing. It’s like floating in a river. You don’t actually feel anything because you’re going with the flow. They don’t pull you under. n For more on Dr Rip, to buy his book or invite him to talk, go to www.scienceofthesurf.com. n Dr Rip is scheduled to do a book reading and Q&A session at Vertu, Stanwell Park from 11am on Saturday, October 17. Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf for more details. 2508

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2508 COLUMN

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf Beach bars, bumps and holes can catch the unwary, writes Rob Brander. The other day at the beach, I decided I had to go swimming. Unfortunately I didn’t have boardies on, but decided my Bonds apparel would pass as budgie smugglers. But you can never be sure. So I sprinted* into the water and immediately fell down. I should have known better. Just seaward of the shoreline was a pronounced beach step, one of several morphologic features characteristic of every beach. Beaches have a surprising amount of bars, bumps and holes that may be the friend or foe of surfers, bathers, beach walkers or fishers alike. Beach steps are formed by a vortex created when the backwash rushing down the beach from a broken wave meets the next incoming wave at the shorebreak. The resulting turbulence scours out a “step” that migrates up and down the beach with the tide. The coarser the sand, the bigger the step. Most are just tens

of centimetres in height, but can be greater than a metre on gravel beaches. In this case, falling over the step can have dire consequences, particularly for little children who can quickly be out of their depth. Then there’s berms. Every wave carries sand and water with it when it rushes up the beach. On a rising tide, the water soaks into the dry beach and deposits the sand. This builds a distinct ridge running along the beach at the high-tide mark called a berm. If the waves are really small, the berm can mysteriously morph into semi-circular half moon shaped beach cusps that undulate at amazingly regular intervals along the beach. Alternatively, if a rip current sits in the same channel for a long time, it can start eroding a deep erosional embayment into the beach called a mega cusp. If we get really big storm waves, or just large waves after a long quiet spell, the berms and cusps can be carved out leaving a vertical erosional scarp, like a mini-cliff running along the beach. Storm waves take sand from the beach berm and dump it offshore into sandbars (i.e. banks). Most of the bars have deeper gaps between them (aka holes, gutters, troughs, channels) that are occupied by alongshore flowing currents or offshore flowing rips. Bars constantly adjust their position in response to changing wave directions, wave heights and periods, the behaviour of rips and the changing tide cycles. But one thing they all have in common is that they migrate back towards the beach with smaller waves after the storms. How long it takes is anyone’s guess because it all depends on the waves, which depend on the weather, which as we know is totally screwed up! *in my own mind. It may have appeared more like a shuffle. 2508 Visit www.scienceofthesurf.com.

Can you see the mega cusp rip embayment at Stanwell Park?

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2508 OUTDOORS

Gardening with sara

Sydney rock orchids.

Sara Newnham finds a hidden treasure in Kenthurst.

Spring is in the air – you can not only feel it, you can smell it! Follow your nose and fill the garden with native beauties this month. For garden design inspiration I like to visit the spring open gardens around Sydney. Bowral held its Tulip Time Festival in September, the Leura Garden Festival is on this month from October 3-11 in the Blue Mountains, home to many amazing open gardens. All the botanic gardens are worth checking out and are especially stunning in this peak flower season. A few weeks ago I stumbled across a hidden treasure in Kenthurst. The Boongala Native Gardens and Rainforest (boongalagardens.com) is a 4.5-hectare property, former farmland that has been transformed to showcase native plants of all shape and sizes. As soon as I got out of the car, I was nose-led down flower-filled pathways of Philotheca (aka Eriostemon) and Prostanthera (native mint bush). They are some of my favourites in the garden as their foliage smells good all year round. They are dense shrubs that fill 1m, do well throughout our district and don’t mind dappled shade to full sun. A glossy canopy of native frangipani, Hymenosporum flavum, gave a fragrant backdrop of yellow and cream. I was also delighted to find a few plants I’d never seen before.

Native mint bush.

Native frangipani.

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Backhousia anisata is a large, glossy tree with pungent aniseed leaves and interesting Backhousia angustifolia is a smaller bush with curry-scented leaves. Both very different to Backhousia citriodora, which I love to plant as a hardy screen; it has citrus-smelling foliage and masses of yellow flowers. The heaviest scent in the native garden this time of year come from mass-flowering Sydney rock orchids, Dendrobium speciosum, and the dainty Dendrobium kingianum. Both are epiphytic orchids that love to grow clinging to rocks, filling hollow logs, put on walls or tied to trees. They are easy to grow, require little water, enjoy liquid fertiliser (such as Seasol) throughout the growing season and an all-purpose organic pellet safe for natives or orchid food every six months. They do best in dappled light, protected from harsh sun. Snails and slugs love the flowers as much as I do, so start scattering animal-safe snail pellets around them from winter to summer. When spring fills the air, get out and see where it leads you – there is so much to discover in any garden. Happy gardening! 2508 For design ideas or garden advice, call Sara on 0451 196 646 to arrange a consultation.

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2508 NEWS

Lions fair is back! Gina Krohn reports.

Trixie and Friends wowed the crowd last year.

Charles Harper Park and Walker Street will be filled with vibrant market stalls selling all manner of temptations on Saturday, October 24 at our annual Country Fair. The park will also host a bonanza of carnival rides for all ages, thanks to dependable local company, Coleman’s. Of course, everyone’s favourite bungy ride will also be there, as well as the elusive $50 ladder snatch! Food favourites are also back – the great Lions barbecue, tapas, gozleme and yummy doughnuts, fresh strawberries, snowcones and ice-creams.

The action starts at 8am, with entertainment throughout the day by various musical talents. The fair ends with the Grand Parade at 4.30pm. Our theme this year is ‘2508 Tradespeople – building our community’ and we invite all our local tradies to make your work vans a stand-out feature in our parade! Visit the Lions Fair website at Helensburgh Fair for stall applications and information about the Grand Parade. Contact us at events@helensburghlions. org.au or Gina at nhork@yahoo.com. 2508

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2508 FOOD

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Jo Fahey, of Glenbernie Orchard in Darkes Forest, shows off the farm’s award-winning ciders: Darkes Cider Howler (alcoholic) and Little Blue (non-alcoholic). The ciders – which beat Apple Isle makers at their own game to scoop a Silver (for Little Blue) and Bronze (for Howler) at the 2015 Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards in Tasmania in July/August this year – are available at select bottle stores or at the Apple Shack, Glenbernie Orchard, 259 Darkes Forest Road, Darkes Forest. 2508

Cooking with Rob try this recipe for perfect roast chicken, writes local chef Rob Lisk.

Use a nice plump chicken, free range if possible. Place the chicken on its back, drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly. Use a decent amount of salt and pepper and season the skin. Grab a small bunch of rosemary, five to six cloves of garlic, one lemon (cut into quarters) and one onion (cut into quarters). Mix ingredients, gently squeezing them so they release some juice, then stuff them inside the chicken. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for about 10 mins, then drop to 175°C for an hour,

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depending on chook size. While cooking, regularly baste the chook with the juices as the flavour is released from the stuffed ingredients. Check if your chook is cooked by inserting a small sharp knife through the thigh; the juice released should be clear, not pink. Serve with roasted vegetable salad, or warm couscous with sultanas and roasted almonds, or baked beetroot and green bean salad, or roasted herb-crusted field mushrooms. n Email questions or recipe requests to editor@2508mag.com.au. 2508

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2508 FASHION

race ready

personal stylist Sammy Mahler has the lowdown on headgear.

Spring racing is around the corner – and that means fascinators! Wearing fascinators is a tradition that dates back to the days of Marie Antoinette. Today, whether your fascinator is big, bold, small, structured, expensive or cheap, it doesn’t matter as long as it is there! This season, it’s all about structure and style. Here is my list of best buys: 1. Lacy: Small, delicate, feminine classic style. 2. Structured and bold: Modern, fashion forward and ahead of the pack. Be sure to team back with a structured dress and statement heels. 3. Floral, bright: Pretty, soft and feminine, well suited to most. Adds instant glamour to outfits. 4. Fun and playful: Usually styled with head band, lace and ears. Cute with a twist of fun, best suited to the younger girls.

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california dreaming Maeve Turner works part-time at Helensburgh’s Grima Brothers, babysits and has a new Go Fund Me web page. It’s all helping the 15-year-old achieve her goal: to attend the International Pre-Collegiate Program at the University of California, Berkeley. Why do you want to go to UC Berkeley’s summer school next year? I believe it is an amazing opportunity to broaden my academic horizons. Nowadays there is so much pressure choosing high school subjects, universities, TAFEs and I think this is an essential stepping stone for me, to hopefully make my career path clearer. It will also be an amazing experience, being independent on the other side of the globe, completing universitylevel studies and a chance to make lifelong friends and international connections. Do you know anyone else who’s done it? Organisers have told me they have only had a few Australians participate in previous years. I will be the first student from Bulli High. What will you study there? It’s really difficult to choose just two subjects! I have narrowed it down to History, Sociology, Film and Media, and International and Area Studies for the 8-week course and for the 6-week course, Anthropology, Astronomy or Psychology. Tell us about your academic achievements. At Bulli High, I have been in all of the top classes since Year 8 and regularly place in the top 10. This year, I’ve achieved outstanding results in English, History, Geography and Photography. I average an A Grade in my assignments and tests. Do you know what you’d like to do when grown up? Not really. At the moment I’m inclining towards something along the lines of wildlife conservation or humanitarian work. I am really passionate about animal and human rights.

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After high school I have plans to go and volunteer in a Third World country to teach children English and also volunteer in communities to help protect the wildlife. How much do you need to raise? The course at most will cost $12,300. I’ll then need to pay for my visa fee, health insurance, accommodation before and after the program, and flights … I have already saved $3000 from working and babysitting. How are Grima Bros helping? They always ask how my savings are going and crack me up with their fundraising ideas. Pete wanted a rap in this article about how he is such a legend and is the best boss, which I can vouch for. The Grima family are wonderful people and I wouldn’t want to spend my Sunday mornings anywhere else. Manny has offered to supply the strawberries I will be selling at the Helensburgh Country Fair. How else do you plan to raise money? I will have a stall at the Helensburgh Fair with novelty games, competitions and strawberries. We will also be running a fundraising dinner at Raya Thai. I’ve been a regular customer at Raya Thai since I was three and I was thrilled when Dede suggested holding a fundraising event for me. If I do not reach my goal, the money raised will be donated to educational charities. n Donate to“Maeve’s UC Berkeley USA Studentship” at GoFundMe.com. 2508

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Koala makes 3 BY Symbio’s Michelle Aldred

A touching story of a family unlike any other sent the internet into meltdown last month. Our video of koala joey Imogen and Symbio foster parents (Kylie Elliott and Matt Radnidge, pictured) was Facebook’s No. 1 trending post in the world – WOW! In June, Imogen and her mother Kelly made headlines when we captured footage of her first journeys out of the pouch. But then the mother of a second,

much younger koala joey named Harry died unexpectedly. To ensure both joeys had the best chances of survival, Kylie and Matt decided to hand-rear the older, stronger Imogen, and attempt to crosssurrogate Harry into Kelly’s pouch. It worked. Kelly adopted Harry as her own, while Kylie and Matt (already a long-term couple) were fasttracked to parenthood, hand-rearing Imogen and taking her everywhere. To see amazing footage, Symbio Zoo 2508

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Party in Pink October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Burgh will mark it with a ‘party in pink’ to raise funds for Mandi Holman. The Party in Pink – 7-11pm, October 10 at Tradies Helensburgh – will be a fun-filled night, with pink champagne, a photo booth, door prizes and a best decorated bra competition. Mandi – aided by her identical twin, Melissa Fahey – has been fighting breast cancer for more than a year. Despite surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, her disease is

Mandi Holman, right, and her McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Kim Wright, starred in the first ever TV ad for the McGrath Foundation. Photo: McGrath Foundation still spreading. Hopes of prolonging her life are pinned on costly trial treatment. Donate at www.gofundme.com/mmfbc. Party in Pink tickets $50, at the door; 0433 777 943. 2508

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Helensburgh resident Isaac Wright is determined to wear your brand on his shirt – for a price.

The 19-year-old Wollongong University is studying a Bachelor of Commerce and he’s putting his burgeoning knowledge to good use: he’s developed his HandMeYourShirt.com marketing concept and is busy seeking interest from businesses in the region. The concept is simple: you pay him to wear a shirt, bearing your company branding, for a week of 2016. He has already signed up a few local businesses. Isaac is also running the charitable fund TEN4THEM through HandMeYourShirt; TEN4THEM aims to provide homeless people around Sydney CBD with beds. Explain HandMeYourShirt to our readers. The core concept of the business is me wearing the shirt and advertising through one week of 2016 and that’s through every channel and person I come into contact with, making a genuine connection, so it’s really a basic personality sort of marketing … and that’s the basis of the business. Each week for 2016, the first week is sold for $10 and then it goes up by face value [i.e. the

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john vander Celebrate a local legend’s 70th birthday – and buy a great piece of art while you’re at it. 2508 reports. To celebrate his 70th birthday, as well as 35 years in Stanwell Park, John Vander is exhibiting a collection of his paintings of some of the region’s fantastic landmarks and landscapes. The exhibition, Where I Live, will be staged from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, November 8 at Articles Fine Art Gallery in Stanwell Park. John and his wife Frances are well known in Sydney and the Illawarra region, as well as in national art circles. “This small Solo Exhibition demonstrates his connection with the environment, always

looking for a new way to approach the subject,” according to promotional material about the event. “Since the early 19th century the region has attracted many famous artists such as Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, Lister Lister, James Jackson and John has strived to follow the footsteps of those Greats before him. “Each painting captures a strong inspiration through John’s emotional attachment to the local landscape.” Art enthusiasts are invited to attend the exhibition and join John and Frances for drinks from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, October 17. A framed Souvenir Print of Stanwell Park will accompany each original painting sold. Visit www.johnvander.com.au. 2508

wanted: OLD WEDDING PHOTOS The Helensburgh Historical Society is interested

in your old wedding photos of Helensburgh Families. The society is collecting images for their photographic archives for a future exhibition. At the Lions Club Fair on October 24, the society will have an information stall and photographic exhibition. We would be pleased to look at any photos you would like to share, so please drop in and see us on the day, or email photos direct to info@historichelensburgh.org.au or ring 42942877 and talk to Jenny. Pictured are Arthur Smith and Ada Foster, Alice and Olive on July 28, 1915. 2508

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view report By publicity officer Virginia Dowson Local historian Michael Adams was guest speaker at the August VIEW luncheon. He gave an interesting, informative talk about Lawrence Hargrave, the man who put Stanwell Park on the map as the place where he conducted his first experimental box-kite flying. His successful experiment began the journey that continued with the Wright Brothers in America inventing the first powered flight. At the VIEW luncheon on 15 September, the speaker, Anne Turnbull from the Wildlife Information Rescue Service (WIRES), gave a detailed presentation with pictures of some of our native fauna in distress and those saved by the WIRES volunteers. WIRES is a free service, the third largest group of its kind in the world. They rely solely on donations and are licensed

by the NPWS. They are a not-for-profit charity and donations are tax deductible. WIRES gets a subsidy for food, such as special milk powder for small animals. At the time of our meeting, Anne was caring for nine baby possums. If you find a native animal or bird in distress, keep it warm, in the dark and quiet. Throw a towel or sheet over it and call WIRES. Do not feed it. There are special instructions for fruit-tree netting on their website, www.wires.org.au. Chris is taking bookings for The Sound of Music at the Capitol, on January 9, 2016, for the 2pm matinee, to be paid for by November 2. Please phone 4294 1103 for details and bookings. Also watch for Singinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Rain in August and Queen at the Lyric. VIEW meets on the third Tuesday of the month, and the next luncheon will be Tuesday October 20 at the Centennial Hotel at 11am for 11.15 start. Grace Messer will speak on painting on silk and there will be a chance to purchase items. Please phone Nerida 0429 004 298 by Wednesday, October 14 for new bookings or cancellations. 2508

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What’s on

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CHURCHES Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith and community. First Sunday on month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama. Spaces available. www.bushlandchapel. net, 0425 257 984. 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 Sundays, 10am, Community Centre, Walker St. Call 4294 8459. Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome. Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055. Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153. ENTERTAINMENT Sundays @ Bombie Bar, Coalcliff 4 Solo blues/roots performer Claude Hay, pictured right. 18 Urban roots music by The Strides + Steel City Mother Funkers. Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid outings Call 4294 1900 or visit nina.org.au CLUBS 06 Fellowship of First Fleeters, South Coast Chapter, 10am, Laurel Room, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto. Guest Speaker – A PhD Student from UOW will speak on “Convicts in 19th century Illawarra”. Refreshments, $2 donation, call 4267 1488, 4261 6893. 08 Probus Club meet at Tradies Helensburgh. Go to helensburghprobus.org or phone 9526 7086. 20 VIEW luncheon Centennial Hotel 11am for 11.15 start. Speaker Grace Messer, painting on silk. See page 23.

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WALK IN BEAUTY Walk in Beauty (Paradise Now) will be presented at the Bushland Chapel, Parkes Street Helensburgh on Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17 at 7.30pm. This is a new expanded version of the show first performed at chapel in 2012. This professional work has since been performed in Sydney and toured Romania and Bulgaria in Eastern Europe. Following the Helensburgh performances, the show will go to Sydney, Wollongong and the Highlands. It is a celebration of the earth and its peoples that includes special song and poetry sequences, innovative projected imagery, evocative imagery, beautiful physicality of acting and movement, and original music. It is performed by Cath Macnamara, a graduate of Wollongong. The show is 70 minutes, with refreshments and Q & A to follow. A must see. Seating is limited – bookings can be made on 4294 4124 or www.trybooking.com/160868. Suitable for all ages. Tickets $22/$17 with family of three $50. Info at www.playscript.net.au – Article by show director Geoffrey Sykes HELENSBURGH LIBRARY 57 Walker Street; 4294 2185 14 10.30am, Preschool story time. 28 10.30am, Preschool story time. Pop into the library and see our display on featured Australian author Helen Garner. Helen Garner was born in Geelong in 1942 and has written novels, works of non-fiction and screenplays. Her works will be available to borrow from the library including her most recent, This House of Grief, published 2014. Garner’s first novel, Monkey Grip, came out in 1977, won the 1978 National Book Council Award, and was adapted for film in 1981. FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT: SAVE THE DATE 15 NOVEMBER 10am, Stanwell Park. The festival honouring aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave is marking the centenary of his death, so there’s an exciting line-up of aerial activities, including aerial acrobatics courtesy of Southern Biplanes. Watch this space... 2508

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acting for adults By Ian Stevens, of Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT). Do you want to hone your acting skills, or find that inner thespian while having heaps of fun? Then SPAT’s Adult Acting Workshops are for you. Professional local actor Sam Trotman will run workshops at Stanwell Park’s CWA Hall on Tuesday October 13, 20 and 27 October from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Total cost is $45. The workshops will focus on: n Release – Physical, Vocal and Emotional: How to relax on stage and access the full potential of your voice, body and feelings. n The Mechanics of Drama – Objectives, Obstacles, Stakes and Beats: How to make sense of a scene and get the most out of it. n Creating a World – Whats, Wheres and Whys: Techniques for a creating a rich imaginative world for you to inhabit on stage. The tone of the class will be playful, encouraging and focused; we’ll create a space

that allows people to make some real breakthroughs! Hurry – class sizes will be limited. Please email Christine at christinesykes@yahoo. com.au WHAT’S ON n SPAT Singers present Beasts and Bedlam Dinner Shows on October 9 and 10 and then again on October 17 and 18. n On Saturday, October 31, SPAT Film Society screens the all-time classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 7.30 at the CWA Hall, kicking on with an after-show Halloween party. Get into the spirit and come dressed as your favorite Halloween character. B.Y.O. and nibbles. SPAT Film Society members and new members are welcome. Memberships are available at the door. More information: www.spat.org.au 2508

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Catch up

on what’s been happening in our district...

DOG TRAINER wins award

Well done to one of our regular advertisers, dog behavioural therapist Philip Comans, on winning Bark Busters’ “Bah Key” Award for an Exemplary Client Testimonial. “I was thrilled to receive the prestigious award,” Philip said. “The client was ready to euthanise her cattle dog due to terrible behaviours. With just one session Diesel was transformed and his owner was totally thrilled.” Philip, the franchisee trainer for Bark Busters Illawarra & Southern Highlands, received the award at Bark Busters’ Australian & New Zealand Annual Conference, held at the Sebel Harbourside in Kiama last month. He is pictured with Val Edwards, master franchisee for Bark Busters Australia and New Zealand.

CHAMBER CHATTER

Want to know what’s in store at Bald Hill? Come along to the next Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce general meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at Red Nectar Restaurant. Wollongong City Council’s Lance Hazell, Senior Project Manager, and Susan Wardle, Manager Public Relations, will be discussing the Bald Hill reserve renewal project, its progress and the stages to be completed. Also coming up are three exciting NICC Christmas promotions: a “Tis the Season to Buy Local” competition, with a $1000 first prize; a festive gift guide and a Christmas lights competition open to all. NICC is busy revamping its website and putting together a member survey, so all can have a say about how best to boost small business in our region. Well done to NICC members Need a Feed and Symbio Wildlife Park, finalists in the 2015 Momentum Energy Illawarra Business Awards, and to Wendy Roche on opening Boho Emporium, with live music by Dr Ray (right) last month. 2508 Hau Piang Hatzaw, who helped prepare the Myanmarese lunch, accepts a gift from U3A Stanwell Park co-ordinator Jenny Lee-Robins.

REFUGEES CATER LUNCH BY JENNY-LEE ROBINS Recently the Stanwell Park branch of the Northern Illawarra University of the Third Age celebrated its 9th Birthday with a delicious luncheon catered for by refugees from the Myanmar (formerly Burma) community. Every year for the past four years we have featured food of refugees from different countries, including Ethiopia, Iraq and Myanmar. On speaking to the refugees, we have discovered some spent 15, 20 years or so in refugee camps waiting to receive refugee status to come to Australia. This year’s luncheon was attended by 21 people and $200 was donated to local refugee organisation SCARF, who no longer receive any assistance from the government. Stanwell Park’s U3A group meets on Mondays at 9.30am at Hillcrest House for a program of talks and music sessions. Visitors welcome. Anyone of

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any age can join us if you are retired, semi retired, not working, part-time working. We’re a friendly lot who like mental stimulation and to continue learning. Contact: Jenny on 4294 3475. WHAT’S ON Oct 12, Happy Birthday Sibelius, Colette Ormonde; Oct 19, Glenn Gould on J.S. Bach, Colette Ormonde; Oct 26, Mozart’s Sister, Colette Ormonde. Nov 2, A Gentle Approach to Pest Control, Graham Thwaite; Nov 9, Brett Whiteley, DVD; Nov 16, Is Democracy under Threat?, Ted Pickering; Nov 23 Conversations with Proof of Heaven, DVD * On Nov 2 and 16, we will be also have topical subjects to discuss from 11am-noon. 2508

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african adventure

Helensburgh’s Marilyn and Sid Moir are back after six years of running a school in Tanzania. Marilyn reports on their time in Africa.

Left: Marilyn, Sid and their daughter Anna worked in Katoke School (above).

It is always reassuring to discover that “it’s a small world”. In December 2008, I had hurried down to my neighbour Renée across the road in Maidstone Street to tell her that my husband Sid, myself, and youngest of six children, Jeremy aged 14, were going to live in a very remote and poverty-stricken part of Tanzania near a small village called Katoke to start a secondary school. Renée’s response astounded me: “Katoke – that’s where my best friend Anitha grew up!” And it was true. Anitha was the daughter of a missionary teacher, Alan Watson, who had gone to Katoke in the 1960s, before Independence. When he returned in the 1990s, he discovered a shocking descent into poverty. Aids, malaria, corrupt bureaucracy, and a failed attempt at socialism had left the region in economic and social ruin. Alan, as a Christian, went to his friends, his church, his work colleagues, and formed the Katoke Trust to help people out of the cycle of poverty, so they could enjoy things we take for granted: food, shelter, clean water, health. The Trust began by making mosquito nets available (malaria is a killer there). A dispensary was built so villagers could access health care, cash crops were introduced (vanilla), a handicraft centre was built, but the final ambitious project, with the greatest potential to empower, was to be the establishment of Katoke-Lweru Secondary School (K-LSS) in 2009. Sid was to be founding headmaster, starting the school from scratch. I became “mother” to the students, especially the boarders. So our very ordinary life took a sudden dramatic turn. Now, six years later, we have

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returned to the ’Burgh, leaving our hearts with community where we lived, loved and were loved. K-LSS now has 470 students, of whom more than 430 are boarders, many of them orphans and impoverished village children who, without Australian sponsors, would never have had the privilege of an education. Having completed four years of secondary schooling, many have gone on to do vocational training (like TAFE) and, instead of being destined to stay in their village as subsistence farmers, are going out as teachers, medical workers, welders, office workers, etc. Others are continuing into their fifth and sixth years at our secondary school, intending to proceed to tertiary education. If you have never sponsored a child to be educated, whether through organisations such as World Vision, Compassion, or our own Katoke Trust – can we please urge you to do so? We know it makes an incredible difference to lives in a developing country. We KNOW. If you wish to sponsor a child through the Katoke Trust, contact Lee King on 4294 1114. Another way to assist is to collect car batteries and aluminium cans. Designated bins are at Coles, Helensburgh Anglican and Stanwell Park Anglican churches as collection points for bags of aluminium cans. Car batteries can be left at Sid and Marilyn’s place (ring 4294 2465 to let us know you are coming). Money raised will be used to help the vulnerable. Sid and I are happy to share our Katoke experience with your group. Thank you to everyone who has already helped Katoke, where our youngest daughter Anna continues to work as a volunteer. 2508

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magic of book week By Stephen McQueen, Teacher Librarian at Helensburgh Public School.

way end a very busy term and raise some money for our school. Who knew learning could be so much fun?

Helensburgh Public School celebrated Book Week recently with a dress-up day and book parade. Children and teachers dressed as their favourite book characters, with a huge array of characters on display. The dress ups and book celebrations continued at our Grandparentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, with each class performing an item for their grandparents before giving them a tour of their classrooms and visiting the library for a book fair. It was a great day for everyone. The craziness continued as the term came to an end with our Wacky Walkathon. It was a fun

Polished Man Campaign

In the last edition of 2508 it was announced that the men at Helensburgh Public School would be taking part in the Polished Man Campaign. This year Polished Man has gone global and as a result the dates for the campaign have been changed. The teachers will be polishing one nail on each hand to raise money and awareness to help end violence against children from October 1 to 15. The teachers at HPS want children to know that violence against children is never alright. 2508

otford FAIR

By Sammy Mahler Our bi-annual school fair on Saturday, October 10. This year is yet again shaping up to be a wonderful event. We will have everything from live art by the talented Sarah Rowan Dahl, glorious tunes from Jennifer Taylor, drum beats to workshop with, dancing, singing and more. Our delightful line-up of stall holders will feature everything from Snack Lab delights to crystal healing, candles, vintage treasures, homewares and divine aromatic oils. 2508

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farewell, Mr T

Keith Tomlinson, Stanwell Park Public School Principal, has left work to take long-service leave before he retires. Here’s an excerpt from his farewell speech.

“It’s a little bit humbling standing here today in front of everybody. Twelve years is a long time to be at a school and I consider myself extremely lucky to have been chosen at the time to come along to Stanwell Park Public School and be the principal. “I’ve been extremely blessed to have the best staff in the world; we are old and … experienced and with that comes a great deal of knowledge, which results in good outcomes for the students. “The staff work exceptionally well here at school but also in their own time to provide the best education that we can for the students. “The parents and community make this

Kindergarten students say goodbye, watched over by Mr Tomlinson and relieving principal for term 4, Ms Holloway.

school. Students here at the school, you are the people I’m going to miss the most. I ask you to do one thing in your time here at school … do your best. And that’s what you should be aiming to do every time you do anything.” 2508

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join our PLAYGROUP By Sarah Overington Laughter and little footsteps can be heard every Tuesday through the doors of Helensburgh Community Centre where a playgroup has been meeting in this same location for more than 30 years. When I first moved to Helensburgh, I didn’t know anyone in the area. Having had my children overseas, I wasn’t part of a mothers’ group or similar network. During a call to Helensburgh Community Centre, I was pointed in the direction of playgroup. On our first visit, we were introduced to friendly people from all over the 2508 area. We were welcomed into a supportive group, helping us settle into our new home. Playgroup is a great community service that gives caregivers the chance to grab a cuppa while the kids enjoy playing in an engaging and stimulating space. Everyone is welcome. In a busy and expensive world, it’s often hard to find local and affordable experiences for children, however, thanks to this quality service, the search is over. Helensburgh playgroup has fluctuated in attendance over the years. Sadly it has gone from two days a week to only one. Now, thanks to a devoted group of volunteers and the experience of a qualified early childhood educator, playgroup is being revamped and will hopefully be running at full strength again. Held in the Community Centre’s gymnasium, there’s plenty of space for kids to run around, ride trikes, engage in sensory play or put their imagination into creating something crafty. Held every Tuesday from 10am-noon during school terms, the group is Playgroup NSW Inc. registered and caters to all ages, from babies to preschool children. The first two visits are free, then it’s $3 per child or $5 for two or more in a family. Contact Sarah Overington (sarah. overington@gmail.com) or Rosemary Edwards (4294 1290). 2508

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Clare Bowley’s table is piled with bestsellers, but there’s not a novel among them. Instead the books are examples of 2015’s publishing phenomenon: the adult colouringin book. There’s the intricate Animal Kingdom, the magically detailed Enchanted Forest and The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress art therapy for busy people, Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller in the Spiritual Meditation category last month. For 2508’s photoshoot, Clare, a Helensburgh reflexologist who sells mindful gifts and jewellery, has invited two local mums, Karen Gander and Nicky Lewis, over for tea and colouring in on her verandah. “I find it relaxing,” says Karen, who has unearthed her 20-year-old Derwent pencils to shade in the soothing swirls of Indian Summer. “I’ve always loved colour, even though I’m not artistic myself, so it’s my vent.” “I’ve got the Mandala ones,” Clare says. “Carl Jung used them in his work. He got his clients to colour in the mandala for relaxation.” Nicky, whose children are aged five and two, says it’s a great way to zone out. “It’s time for yourself, which is really important as a mum. It just relaxes me. Your mind is concentrating on what you’re actually doing, rather than 10,000 other things. Before I know it an hour’s gone by.” What will she do when the book’s full? “Buy another one!” Nicky laughs. Check out Clare’s books for sale. Nurture Gifts, Crystals & Jewellery 2508

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GARDENING & PROPERTY Property Solutions Retaining Walls • Pergolas • Decking Paving • Landscaping Lic: 151773C Complete Makeovers Call Daniel: 0422 503 193

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tuition Star Kids Tuition Centre After school tuition for primary & high school Students in Helensburgh, Thirroul and Figtree

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Classifieds ART CLASSES: Pamzart Studio, Coledale. Enjoy being creative and learn various art techniques such as acrylics, oils, watercolour and mixed media, etc. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Join anytime and progress at own pace. School student and adult classes. Enquiries: Pam (0418 201 587) or email pmckinlay25@gmail.com

BAZZA’S HANDYMAN SERVICES: All handyman repairs. Decks, pergolas, tiling, fencing, plastering and all other timber work. Local, reliable, quick and fully insured. Free quotes. Ph. Barry [Bazz] 0414 492 509 or 4294 8164. BRICKLAYING: All brickwork, block work, extensions, retaining walls, repairs. Ph 4294 3741 or 0413 323 629 Lic. No. 35124C. CARPENTER: Friendly, Honest, Reliable service where manners comes standard. From doors to decks and everything in between. Fully insured. Call Kelvin for a free quote on 0421 952 100. Lic No. 253680C CLOTHING ALTERATIONS: Zippers replaced, hems taken up, minor repairs fixed.Reasonable rates. Ph Melinda 0419 977 658 or 4294 1619. FIREWOOD: Do you have logs that you would like turned into useful firewood but don’t want split it by hand? Call Home Log-Splitting Service on 0429 009 400 or see log-splitting.com. GARDEN SERVICE: Rejuvenate your garden: pruning, weeding, hedging, clean ups, rubbish removal. Regular mowing, edge trimming and gardening service also available. Call Stewart 4294 9726 or 0429 035 192.

HANDYMAN: Local service offering a friendly service for all aspects of home improvements, maintenance, construction and repairs. Fully insured. Call Kelvin for a free quote on 0421 952 100. Lic No. 253680C KNITTING & CROCHETING CLASSES: Do you want to improve your skills beyond knit and purl? Subjects covered would include Fairisle, Lace, Tension and more. Available Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Helensburgh Uniting Church. Places limited to 8 per lesson. Phone Jenni on 0438 741 964 for enquiries and bookings. RAELEEN’S FANCY FACES: Face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, special effects makeup, helium balloons and pregnancy belly art. Bring the ‘wow’ factor to your next party, fete, christening or corporate event. Local business (will travel), fully insured, exceptional hygiene standards, professional cosmetic-grade face paints used. Ph. Raeleen 0413 291 843. SOUTHERN MATHEMATICS TUTORING: Real Tutoring, Real Results. Combined 45+ years of teaching and lecturing experience. Qualified Maths Teachers/Lecturers only. Max of 6 students per group session. Individual sessions by appointment. Contact Gavin 0424 153 774; Shaun 0407 213 622. References & information, www. southernmathematicstutoring.com.au STRETCH - STRENGTHEN - RELAX: With Karen based on Yoga & Pilates. Fun friendly classes tailored to suit all levels of fitness & flexibility. All classes 1hr $16 casual or 5 for $70. Beginner workshops 5 classes for $90. Two locations: Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, end Stanwell Ave, Tues 9.15am Thurs 7.15pm & Sun 4.30pm. Stanwell Park Physiotherapy, 93 Lawrence Hargrave Dr (next to 16ft Cafe). Tues 6pm / 7.15pm Thurs 9.15am & Sat 8am (max 6 people). Call Karen to book 0403 789 617, Facebook: yogastanwellpark YOGA 2 HARMONY: With over 14 years of experience Cherie teaches Hatha Yoga in a private, welcoming, air-conditioned and carpeted studio. Let her share her love and passion of a practice that brings complete well-being for the body, mind and inner self. General, Beginners, Advanced and Senior classes available. Cherie also specialises in PreNatal, Mums’n’Bubs and Toddler Yoga classes. For timetable and enquiries call Cherie on 0410 696 158. YOGA WITH AMBER: Yoga classes in Stanwell Park and Helensburgh. Amber has 20 years + of teaching yoga in Australia and Internationally. Classes are friendly, dynamic and tailored to suit your needs. $15 per 75min class. Beginners workshops, General & Advanced classes, Mums N Bubs, Pregnancy classes. Timetable: www. yogawithamber.com.au or call Amber on 0466 370 307. 2508

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STAY SAFE

Swim instructor MEL WHITESIDE

presents a spring ‘to do’ list.

Since October 2012, it has been compulsory for people register all backyard swimming pools. Do it at www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw. gov.au. Since 2013 it has been illegal to not register your pool; the fine is $220. With drones, helicopters and aerial patrols it is only a matter of time until you get caught with an unregistered pool. Act now and save a life. l Check that your pool gate has a self-closing and latching gate. l Check that rust and weathering of your pool fences/screws/hinges haven’t effected the way your pool fences operate. l Remove any pot plants, chairs or anything else kids can climb on from your pool fence.

Pools are lots of fun but parents or carers must supervise children when they’re near water. Photo: Crawchy’s

l Never prop open a pool gate – ever. l When partying or barbecueing always nominate a child/gate supervisor; 15-minute shifts work great. l Always supervise your kids near water. l Empty eskys of ice, kids’ paddling pools, mop buckets of water, ditches, and post holes when finished with. l Be mindful of birdbaths, water features and fish ponds. Anything deeper than 300mm needs saftey mesh. l And teach your kids to swim! Call Crawchy’s on 4294 9999 for class times and days. 2508

cricket dinner Helensburgh Cricket Club is gearing up for a huge 2015/16 summer. Sean Mulally reports. Our club’s 30-year anniversary dinner will be held from 7.30pm on Saturday, October 24 at The Centennial Hotel. Tickets: $90 per person including dinner, drinks, and raffle tickets. Special guests include former Australian Test and ODI batsman Phil Jaques, former New Zealand Test and ODI bowler Daryl Tuffey. MC is Fox Sports’ Matt Russell. For junior and senior registrations visit www. helensburghcc.nsw.cricket.com.au, click Registration, and follow the prompts. For more, visit Helensburgh Tigers Cricket Club. 2508

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SOCCER GLORy Team manager Ingrid Gurney reports on her Helensburgh Women’s Division 2 grand final victory. When Wollongong Olympic scored against Helensburgh in the first seven minutes of their grand final, the Burgh players knew they had their work cut out for them. Helensburgh rallied, fighting hard to prevent any more goal attempts by Olympic during the September 13 clash at Kiama Sporting Complex. The Helensburgh Women’s Div 2 side after their grand final win. First-half possession was shared between both teams but, 10 minutes before half-time, the Alana Humphries, Jacobi Kitchen-Gurney, Burgh forwards launched a quick counterLaura Klingenberg, Mikaila O’Brien, attack, taking the ball deep into Olympic’s half. Tara Shewan, and Krissie Auld. Sally Bell crossed to Krissie Auld, who drove Coach: Warren Gurney. Manager: Ingrid the ball into the left-hand corner of the net, Gurney. No.1 supporter: Jock Charman. bringing scores level 1-all at half-time. Special thanks to Div 3’s Ali Barrett, who After a strong second half from both sides played for us in the second half after already with plenty of pressure being exerted on the playing a gruelling grand final (with extra time) keepers, the fulltime score was still 1-all. for her own winning team. 2508 Helensburgh seemed to dominate Olympic in extra time, with the Burgh taking most of the ball possession, but neither team scored. Extra time ended with the score still 1-all. A penalty shootout would determine the grand final winner. Helensburgh’s keeper Amy Deverson had her work cut out for her with some pinpoint shots from Olympic, but Helensburgh matched those shots. Two good saves by Amy put the pressure back onto Olympic’s keeper. Jacobi Kitchen-Gurney slotted the winning goal to seal the 4-3 victory for Helensburgh. For most players it was their second grand Wayne Teal 0408 776 099 final victory after winning Div 3 last year, so to Specialists in all aspects of back it up in Div 2 was a great achievement. Players: Sally Bell, Andrea Blackwell, Erin Blackwell, Rachel Brown, Holly 28 YEARS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Cuthbertson, Amy Deverson, Jess Fuller, PH: 4294 4777 E: alloverpest@bigpond.com Megan Galbraith, Alanah Grima,

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Tradies social golf Barry Thompson returns to tradies Helensburgh Social Golf Club in time for spring. Tell Jason Day that my return to golf will not jeopardise his ranking. Even though Genghis Khan (aka Carroll the Cruel) didn’t take many liberties with my handicap during my absence. I still came stone-cold motherless last in our September tournament. At least I won a ball. Dave Astill mastered a wet track to take the Parrino’s Pizzas first placing. The ever-popular Sparrow King came in second; Rod Vaughan was third. Geoff Hammonds will benefit from winning the Helensburgh Driving Range voucher (or at least we hope Geoff.) The combination of Mark Gaging’s cooking and Kev’s Helensburgh Butchery sausages was more than welcome when we returned out of

BOB BRITTEN

Our club has lost a staunch member and friend with the passing of Bob Britten. Bob was close enough to being a founding member and held just about every committee position in his service to our club. He will be remembered for his skills in organising the charity events and family days that were once part of our calendar. He enjoyed his golf and was active in both our club and Russell Vale competitions until illness prevented his participation. He will be especially missed by we older members who enjoyed his friendship over many years. Our thoughts and sympathy are extended to Wendy and family. the cold to Tradies for the presentation. Great to see a smattering of new faces among the old familiars; it augers well for the future. Our next outing is on Saturday, October 17 at Boomerang. Tee Off is at 7am. If you are new to town and enjoy golf at any level, come and join us, just turn up early and introduce yourself. You will be given a warm welcome. For info and photos, Tradies Helensburgh sports and social golf club. 2508

sunday social golf club Vicki ‘The Hair’ Little is a good sport but she’s encouraging Dick to win some meat and happy juice. How the tables turn. Golf can be the most frustrating game as we all know, inconsistent, son of a b**** of a game that you can play, then all of a sudden it turns and you have a great game, and that’s the one that brings you back! Our Sept game was generously sponsored by Mark “Pommie” Buckley And Mark “Chucky” O’Connor. In the honour of their dad and father-in-law Jim O’Connor, who played with us every Father’s Day. Matchplay and for the Joe Dougherty Mug were on the agenda for the day. Bruce “Goose” Gersbach came home in first place with a big 38 points and also his name engraved on that beautiful mug, which is now kept in our new cabinet at Boomerang

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Golf Course with all our trophies. Check it out! Thanks to Goose and Dan for erecting that. For 2nd place there were five contenders, and on a count back Frank “Arsie” Zuccula took it out winning the grog voucher, and guess who came 3rd: ME! Darn it. I could have put that voucher to good use. Good to see some of the boys back from touring or from being unwell. From The Confused Golfer: Golf is a game invented to punish those who retire early. 2508

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surf club open days Some members of Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club on their first patrol of the 2015/16 summer season.

Visit your local surf club from 10am on Surf Club Open Day, October 18, 2015. (For more details visit www.surflifesaving.com.au/openday.)

Other key dates to watch out for include: 03/10/15 9am Bronze Medallion Training Starts 11/10/15 9am Nippers.

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0.48 0.45 0. 0.28 1.67 1559 0.40 1722 0.35 1839 0.32 1650 0.17 1239 1.65 1603 0.19 TH 1207 FR 1745 SA 1333 TU 1432 SU 1305 WE 1.41 TH 1.41 FR 1.47 SU 1.33 MO 1.48 TU 1.49 MO 1554 WE 1722 SA 1822 MO 183 TU 1440 TH 1615 SU 1757 2027 1. 2204 1830 1.41 1.56 2257 1.452302 0.33 2323 1941 1.28 1.46 1931 1915 0.30 1.63 2217 1.722135 0.48 2247 0.45 0436 0446 1.14 1050 1021 0.56 1700 WE 1.51 TU 1654 2311 2342 0.41

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0.34 0.43 0.17 1.28 0408 0103 0.39 0005 0453 0019 0.320515 0507 0.150335 1.12 0704 0625 1.44 0.51 1027 1.46 0615 1115 1.69WALES 1132 1.630915 0.57 1102 PORT KEMBLA –1.31 NEW1.22 SOUTH 1250 0.44 1217 0.28 1639 0.43 1750 0.25 1806 0.251548 0.57 FR SA SU TH 1.47 FR SA 1.53 WE TH29ʼ1200 FR 1720 LAT 34° LONG 150° 55ʼ 1909 1.58 1837 1.75 0.25 2242 1.34 2354 1.31 1.572238 0.38 1815 1.42 2357 Times and Heights of High and Low Waters

0.35 0.41 0.13 0.23 0. 0.46 0038 0137 0134 1.190015 0044 0220 1.20 002 26 11 0845 2 1.41 17 1.61 23 17 11 8 2 26 23 17 11 0158 8 0701 23 8 070 0810 1.42 1.66 1. 1.54 0707 0749 0.580638 0613 0.55

2015 port kembla tidal chart 24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 12 9 3 27 24 18 12 9

PORT KEMBLA – NEW SOUTH WALES LAT 34° 29ʼ SEPTEMBER

LONG 150° 55ʼ OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

2015

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0137 0.32Low 0.34 0253 0105 0.10 0220 0.12 0442 0.43mand 0544 0.43 0006 1.22 0240 Time 1.15m0103 0140Time 1.19 0524 0.25 0541 1.19 0047 0114 0440 0611 1.40 0.22 Time m1.20 Time0.40 mWaters Time 0229 m Time Time m Time m0.39 Timeand m Times Heights of High Local 0739 1.3504321.29 0843 1.47 1.55 0836 1.76 1.73 1104 0406 1.440.210659 1209 1.61 0546 0.51 0738 0808 0028 0.65 0709 0918 0.59 1143 1.611022 1118 0.52 0.50 1207 1.48 0728 0337 0.35 0.41 0712 0524 0.51 1.27 0038 1.26 0.40 0108 1.20 0350 0.07 11353 1 1024 16SA 1 0614 16 0600 11.54 0951 1.46 10550.51 1.56 1312 1151 1.62 1.741249 0.49 16 0635 0.59 1000 1.62 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER MBERWE 1745 1330 0.41 0.37 0.19 1456 0.11 1724 0.47 1854 0.34 1214 1.51 1429 1.44 1333 1.53 1802 0.32 1649 1820 0.43 1354 SA MO 1450 TH 1548 SU TU FR 1.57 SU 1.59 TU1.56 WE 0.22 TH TU FR MOTU WE TH16 SA TU0.50 1256 1603 0.19 WE 1559 0.40 TH 1650 0.17 FR 1722 0.35 SU 1239 1.65 MO 1839 0.32 WE 1223 1.67 1949 0.37 2217 1.72 2204 1.41 1.28 1928 0.25 2257 19311.78 0.30 1945 1.5823231.44 2053 1.45 2145 2101 1.61 2324 Time 1.261.451900 1855 Time 0.42 1948 2129 1912 0.43 2030 Time 0.34 2331 0.27 1.35 1953 1.48 Time m m m Time m Time m Time m Time M Time M Time M Time M

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1.27 0.53 1.59 0.27

0. 010 1. 074 0. 141 1. 200 m

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8 5 29 23 20 14 8 5 29 23 20 14 8 5 29 23 20 14 20 14 PORT KEMBLA – NEW SOUTH WALES 10 0626

1.25 TH 1207 0.48 1830 1.56

2015

LAT LONG 150° 55ʼ 10 10 25 25in0701local 112234° 0.39 29ʼ 0735 1.36 1.53 0812 1.54 25 0816 (UTC 1.82 10+10:00) 0817 1.64 25 1.86 Times are standard time or0849daylight savings time

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SA 1333 0.45 1941 1.46

SU 1305 0.28 1915 1.63

TU 1432 0.38 2027 1.35

WE 1448 0.14 2048 1.45

TH 1453 0.34 2043 1.27

FR 1532 0.16 2129 1.33

0019 0.17

0158 0.35

0134 0.13

0220 0.38

0239 0.25

0221 0.42

0305 0.36

0103 0.34

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0.32 1.35 0.41 1.58

0105 0712 SU 1312 1928

0.10 1.55 0.19 1.78

0229 0843 MO 1450 2053

0.34 1.47 0.37 1.45

0220 0836 TU 1456 2101

0.12 1.76 0.11 1.61

0253 0918 TH 1548 2145

0.39 1.64 0.30 1.32

0326 0952 FR 1632 2233

0.30 1.89 0.11 1.36

0300 0931 SA 1612 2206

0.42 1.74 0.24 1.28

0351 1019 SU 1703 2302

0.39 1.83 0.18 1.29

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1830 WE 1.41TH WE SU TU WE 1.3 SA 0.15 TU0.42MO 0435 FR0.06 TH 1615 SU SU WE TU 1844 SA TU 1440 SA 1822 0208 1722 0.31 TH 1.41 0259FR 0.341.47 03271.33 0.41 0412 1757 0.37MO 1.48 0340 0.44 1.24 28 0150 132302 28 11011.35 28 0305 0813 1.39 0915 1.520.33 0759 09241.28 1.83 13 0953 1931 1.66 28 1039 1.85 1.76 1949 2048 2204 13 1.41 2323 0.37 1.45 191 22571.65 1.45 0.30 1.722135 0.48 1830 1.56 1941 1.46 1915 1.6313 1011 1.762027 1406 0.39 1527 0.34 1404 0.12 1549 0.08 1627 0.29 1723 0.15 1653 0.22 1745 0.23 SU

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1.57 1520 0.38 WE 1553 0.14 0.30 MO1.15 1210 1.68 1822 0.23 WE TH 1642 FR 17381.22 SU 1751 0240 high and1221 low waters 0257 0326 1.180130 0442 TU 0.43 05440.12 0.43 0006 0140 1.19 022 0.250440 1.20 0137 0.32 0.40 0105 0.100.34 0.34 0220 0.12 TU 0253 0.39 0.30 0.3 0107 0.43 0611 0.22 1904 0.36 2128 0047 1.48 2202 1.58 2243 1.341.40 23430229 1.35 0114 23530.39 1.23 1901 0103 0.29 Full Moon New Moon First Quarter Moon Symbols 0 0829 0.700801 1104Phase 1.44 0659 1209 0712 1.611207 0546 0.51 0808 0.65 0709 0.59 080 1.611022 0739 1.35 1.29 1.55 0843 1.47 0836 1.76 0918 1.64 0952 1.89 1.8 0738 1.48 0741 0.50 0.40 0728 1.73 0115 1.23 1.57 0525 0.39 lat 34 29’ 31 0649 31MO 1436 1.35 1724 0.47 1854 0.34 1214 1429 1.44 1333 141 0.32 11491.51 1.75 1353 0.41 0.19 1450 0.37 0.11 1548 0.30 0.11 1414 1354 1443 TH FR 1.57 SA 0.51 SU 1.59 TU 0.43 WE 0.22 FR 0.2 00.62 0.40 SA 1330 SU 1312 TU 1456 TH 1.53 FR 1632 FR 1249 MO WE TH 1649 SA 1820 TU TH long 150 55’ 1301 1.46 1834 0.22 TH SA 2127 2233 0.462037 2324 1945 1.26 1900 0.42 2129 2101 0.431953 2030 0.34 205 1.58 1.44 1928 1.78 1855 2053 1948 1.45 1.35 1.61 1.48 2145 1.32 1.36 1.3 2000 2331 0.27 1944 0.41 1.26

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0518 0208 0.49 0124 0056 0150 1.200046 0056 1.17 0243 1.20 032 1.410535 1.31 0345 0305 1.150151 0353 0412 1.210218 0.31 0.37 0.06 0.18 0259 0147 0.34 0.38 0.15 0.22 0327 0145 0.41 0.42 0.37 0.3 19 0.39 4 1.36 19 1.53 19 1.82 19 1.8 4 1.54 4 1.64 13 28 13 28 1 28 13 25 10 10 10 25 25 25 1146 1.42 0739 0759 0.530701 0631 0.56 0815 0.61 091 0.361122 0915 0924 0.680816 0936 1039 0.710849 0813 1.39 1.65 0915 1.52 1.83 0953 1.66 1.85 0735 0812 0817 1815 1406 0.51 0.39 1408 1404 1.53 0.12 1301 1.48 1.57 1.37 0.08 1435 1.48 1.28 0.15 151 1527 0.34 1531 1549 1627 0.29 1535 1723

 Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2014, Bureau of Meteorology Datum of Predictions is Lowest Astonomical Tide in SU local0.45 standard time 1305 +10:00) or daylight savings (UTC +11:00) when effect 1333 1432 0.38 0.28TU 1448 SA 1.67SU Times MO THin0.14 SA 0.1 WEtime FR 0.34 MO SU (UTC WE FR TH 1453 SA FR 1532 FR 1745 SAare TU WE Full Moon Moon Symbols New1.76 Moon 1951 0.44 First Quarter Last Quarter 2102 2018 0.41 0.40 0.46 0.47 1.30 215 2019Phase 1.56 2129 1.43 2224 2155 1.54 2130 0.33 2225 1.29 2215 2325

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2027 1.35

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0.33 SU 0.28 MO 0.41 TU 0.18 TH50 SA 0.28 FR 0.11SA FR 1531 SU 0.1M MO SU 1413 TU MO 1401 WE 2508 TH TH 1542 SU SA 1619 SA 1217 WE 1510 1915 2053 0.54 2017 2211 2110 0.442009 2056 0.44 0.451837 1.75 2314 2248 0.452141 2303 0.472216 1.3 2229 0.30 225 1.53 1.46 1.70 1.64 2205 2105 1.39 1.34 1.45 1.41 2307 2124 1.26 1.28

0110 0307 1.12 0229 0301 1.13 1.160105 0.10 0419 0320 1.120220 0538 0437 1.250326 0538 0016 1.340351 0449 1.36 052 0.32 0.34 0.12 0.12 0400 0253 0.38 0.39 1.25 0.3 0.29 0.30 0442 0300 0.47 0.42 21 1.55 21 1.76 6 1.47 6 1.64 6 1.74 21 1.89 21 1.8 15 30 15 30 15 30 1 12 12 27 27 27 12 27 0656 0.59 0835 0.62 0.530712 0952 0935 0.630836 1129 1100 0.630952 1148 0546 0.631019 1044 0.52 114 0917 1.44 1.75 1020 1.56 0.52 1.82 1109 1.66 0843 0918 0931 1333 1520 1.38 0.38 1620 1553 1.50 1.42 0.12 1504 1.44 1.32 0.14 1653 1.46 1.23 1.68 173 1642 0.34 1732 1738 1751 0.30 1736 1210 2508p050_TIDAL CHART_OCTOBER_2015.indd 50

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MO 0.19TU MO 1450 WE 0.11TH TH 1548 TU 0.37 FR 0.30 SU 0.24 SA 0.11SU SA 1612 MO 0.1 WE TU 1456 MO SU 1703 FR FR 1632 SU 1312 2025 2128 0.53 2053 2202 0.40 0.471928 1.78 2314 2202 0.442101 2359 2343 0.432233 2347 1901 0.462302 2323 0.26 234 1.48 1.45 1.58 1.61 2243 2145 1.34 1.32 0.29 1.2 1.35 1.36 2353 2206 1.23 1.28

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TIGERS WIN awards! Helensburgh is still celebrating after the town’s much-loved Tigers ended a 22-year stretch between premierships with a 16-10 grand final win over Wests last month. 2508 reports. The Illawarra Coal League grand final victory at Wollongong’s WIN Stadium on Sunday, September 13 capped off a great season for the Tigers and, in true Helensburgh fashion, their supporters stormed the field at full time to congratulate their heroes – but the footy fairytale didn’t end there. On September 19 at the Illawarra Coal League Awards night at Dapto Leagues Club, the 2015 grand final Man of the Match, the Tigers’ Grant Smith, won the Paul McGregor Medal (Men’s Player of the Year) as well as the George Grofus trophy for best forward. This season was the former halfback’s first full stint in the forward pack. In a wonderful night for Helensburgh league players, Tigerlillies star Erin Blackwell was named Women’s Player of the Year. The Tigers also scooped Most Tries 1st Grade, Minor Premiership 1st Grade, and the Club Championship. 2508

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