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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS MERILYN HOUSE is a bush regenerator and horticulturist, and she is passionate about enjoying and protecting of our local bushland. In 1993, Merilyn, along with her husband Allan, started the Helensburgh & District Landcare Group, as they were concerned with the increasing presence of environmental weeds in our bushland. Merilyn believes everyone has a responsibility to become aware of exactly what they have growing in their gardens, and to remove any problem plants. See page 22.

WARWICK ERWIN is convener of NF1, on the executive of NICC and a strong believer in protecting our community. He holds advanced certifications in Community Engagement and volunteers in running WCC’s accessible viewing areas on New Year’s Eve and Australia Day. With over 40 years’ experience in technology, and a Microsoft certified partner, Warwick hates technobabble and tries to never use it. He is a self-confessed ‘Christmas lights and heritage train nut’. Warwick runs his own business, Stanwell Tops Technical Services. See page 6.

DR ROB BRANDER – aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales.

A resident of Coalcliff, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him to 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). His column is on page 20.

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FAREWELL, BOB GROVER 1933-2018 The former owner of Symbio Wildlife Park from 1975-2000, Robert Henry Grover passed away peacefully 13 July 2018 in the Southern Highlands.

Symbio is Bob’s legacy to the 2508 district, writes Jan Lee, who presents this extract from the eulogy given at his funeral by Julian, one of his sons.

“Speaking of his own business, it would be wrong of me not to mention the great work of his life and the gift that Dad gave to his community, Symbio (which for those of you who don’t know, is the small family zoo which Dad and Mum established at Stanwell Tops, and which I am pleased to say is going from strength to strength to this day under its new management).

“He worked bloody hard on that place, and poured everything he had into it. He wanted a place for families to go to see the farm and wild animal life from which suburban children were becoming increasingly distant. To milk cows, hold reptiles which bit you only occasionally, to pat an animal while it stole the food from you.

These were genuine, close encounters that people loved, and I still meet people to this day who fondly recall visiting in their childhood. I know it was hard and stressful work for him, and the rewards were few, but I hope he understood just how much it meant to so many people, and how proud of that legacy he was entitled to be.

“Running a zoo was suited to Dad because he was a hardy man, always active, happy to toil.

I don’t think – until the last few years when, uncharacteristically, he joined a gym – he ever exercised for the sake of exercise. For most of his life he was a man who did things to get things done, or to get somewhere. He threw himself into physical labour, the dirt, mud, sweat and blood. He chopped down trees, built fences, grappled animals and dragged heavy things from one place to another. I’ve stood with him in driving wind and rain in the middle of the night trying to tie down roofing which was threatening to tear away. He was virtually physically indestructible. He was scratched, cut, clawed, bitten, bruised and stung, but he put a band-aid on it and shrugged it off.

He is now at peace, with his Maker.

Ring the bells.

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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM STEPHEN HOLMES: 8.7.1966-24.11.2007 We would never need a special day to bring you to our minds.

A day we do not think of you would be impossible to find.

It’s mornings when we wake and know that you have really gone that no one knows our heartache as we try to carry on.

Miss you so much Steve and will love you always Mum, Lindy, Pen, Dave, your beautiful girls and all your loving family.

IN MEMORIAM DON HOLMES: 26.2.1937-29.11.2008 They say there is a reason they say that time will heal.

But neither time nor reason will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles.

No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt.

You’re so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without.

10 years Don and still miss you and love you forever Yvonne, Melinda, Penni, Dave, all Poppy’s grandchildren and all your loving family. 2508

ZEKE NEEDS A HOME! Meet Zeke, a three-year-old greyhound and such a cool, well-behaved young fellow.

Greyhounds are laid-back dogs who will fit into most situations and families. Zeke is easy to walk, easy to relax on the lounge with and easy to love. Want to adopt or foster? Email Julie-ann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com. au or Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2508

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NBN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

It's finally coming our way! Local IT expert Warwick Erwin has some tips on how to cope with the changes.

The current date for NBN availability in the 2508 area is being given as “Planned to be available from November 2018” – with a disclaimer of “rollout is subject to change as construction is finalised”.

Now is the time to think about your connection and do some planning as to where you will put the NBN equipment required to connect to the NBN. Your telephone connection will come from the modem that will connect to the NBN cabling coming into your home or business. Each reseller has their own modem and depending on how your NBN connection is connected – FTTN (Fibre to the Node) or FTTC (Fibre to the Curb) – you may need a second interface unit.

the IP address and WiFi details.

FTTN is a simpler connection with one modem which connects to the copper wires coming from the node. The Telstra-supplied modem (pictured below right) is also for WiFi/ethernet and two phone lines. These modems are known as VDSL2 modems; VDSL is the technology used to connect to the node. ADSL modems – the ones we currently use in the 2508 area – do not work over the VDSL connection.

There is some discussion over where there are ADSL and VDSL connections in the same street cable there is interference between the two technologies, causing both to perform slowly, data wise, until all the ADSL connections are changed over to VDSL, i.e. when everyone in the street has changed to NBN. In case of NBN failure both of these modems have back-up to cellular phone data via a USB-connected dongle.

A number of providers offer the back-up in their bundles.

FIBRE TO THE CURB USING TELSTRA EQUIPMENT If you have a The black box pictured above is the modem, which monitored alarm system provides WiFi / ethernet connections for data for then talk to your monitoring service as there may our devices (computer, notebook, tablet, iPad, be a need to change the connection for the alarm smart television, etc.) and connection for system. The same applies for EFTPOS machines if telephone. The modem is connected to the white NBN Connection device, which converts the NBN they are connected to a phone line. Some fax signal to a signal (WAN) for the modem. This NBN machines / multifunction printers will work as faxes over a modem-connected phone line but they Connection device requires power as it powers a need to be checked. portion of the fibre to copper “box” in the pit Experience in other areas has shown that FTTN outside your premises. connection is usually simpler than FTTC to get up Using Telstra equipment for a small business and running due to less equipment involved. connected via FTTC with more than two phone There are more than 100 providers on the NBN. lines may look like the photo at top right. It's Remember: if you change providers you will lose similar to the home set-up with an additional unit (black box with the row of green lights) referred to your provider-supplied email address, such as XXXXX@bigpond.com, and some providers offer as a Telephone Gateway. This one is providing six phone lines to a phone system for the business and back-up solutions for the NBN failing. one line to a fax machine. Here the IT guy – Warwick owns Stanwell Tops Technical Services, helping to make sure everything works – has 0419 413 935 or warwick@stts.com.au. 2508 labelled the modem as the network gateway with

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Stables, with menu packages via Fine Spun Catering at the picturesque venue. Or for a bushland and garden setting, discover Lilyvale in the Royal National Park, also available as a bed and breakfast.

Or entertain with a difference at Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh. The award-winning family-owned zoo can host everything from kids birthdays to corporate parties.

PARTY TIME!

Looking for a place to celebrate the end of 2018? Check out the Northern Illawarra’s best venues and caterers.

HALL HIRE The Helensburgh-Stanwell Park surf club is the perfect spot for summer socialising with amazing views of the beach. Friday Night drinks are also held on the last Friday of the month through to March.

Enquiries: hsp@stanwellparksurfclub.com. Stanwell Park also has the CWA Hall on The Drive, a versatile space used for SPAT shows, Bombie gigs and parties.

Find out more via the Stanwell Park CWA Facebook page. Coalcliff Hall can be hired for various functions, with a piano too! Book via Wollongong Council. Book Darkes Forest Community Hall on 0418 604 098 or Helensburgh Scout Hall (87 Parkes Street) on hallhire@helensburghscouts.org.au. And the renovated Helensburgh Rugby League Club will be open again for events in January 2019.

CATERING Once you have the hall booked, thoughts turn to catering! Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar Thirroul can help feed the masses with minimal fuss. Crust has vegetarian and gluten-free pizzas. Or try Fig & Lime Catering (the catering arm of Helensburgh’s Raya Thai restaurant) for delicious Asian fusion and canapés. Fig & Lime also does dessert cups.

WEDDINGS, PARTIES ANYTHING Tumbling Waters Retreat at Stanwell Tops has magnificent ocean and rainforest views, luxury accommodation and gourmet catering. For rustic country charm, try Helensburgh’s Silvergum

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DINNER & DRINKS Red Nectar remains Helensburgh’s fine dining option. Stanwell Park’s corner store The Stanny has a Bistro Menu, newly available 5-9pm on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Choose from trusty fish ’n’ chips to stone-baked pizza, Thai beef salad, grilled barramundi and chicken parmigiana. Dinners are BYO, and the bottleshop is just next door. Thirroul Beach Hotel’s José Jones is a great spot for cocktails, wine and craft beers. Celebrate right on the beach at Thirroul Beach Pavilion or enjoy a summer fiesta with local Mexican favourites, Escondidos Mexican in Thirroul and Uluwatu Blue in Stanwell Park.

Escondidos has a cocktail called “Northern Delite” to honour the original milk bar on the site. Uluwatu Blue has a lovely laid-back feel. Mexican is also on the menu here plus there are acai bowls and smoothies too. After you’re fed, browse the fabulous gifts, bags and fashion for sale too.

BARS, CLUBS AND BOWLING CLUBS The historic Helensburgh Hotel (4294 1005) was renovated this year to now include accommodation and a children’s playground. Kids eat free Monday to Thursday nights – a great option when Term 4 gets all a bit much! Everyone can enjoy a party at Tradies (4294 1122). It’s a great venue where parents can relax and supervise fun in the shaded gated playground from the verandah. Tradies also caters for corporate and private events. The courtesy bus is always a good idea at this time of year too!

Headlands Hotel is planning a French-inspired New Year’s Eve party, ‘Au Revoir 2018’. Hidden treasure Thirroul Bowling Leagues and Recreation Club (2B Station Street) has function spaces for hire.

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LIVING THE CHANGE About 45 people, including the Lord Mayor, attended the event at Govinda Valley Retreat on Sunday, October 14.

Unlike Australian politicians, faith leaders from of the world’s many, diverse religions – including Catholics, Muslims, Jew, Buddhists and Evangelical Christians – have found common ground on climate change and are taking action to make “faithful choices for a flourishing world”.

On October 14, Govinda Valley Retreat joined the movement, hosting a Living the Change event, part of a global campaign to alter the way people eat, travel and use energy.

Run by the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC), a multi-faith network focussed on reducing lifestyle-related emissions, the event included an address by Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery, Govinda Valley director Andre Melis, a tour of the property, group discussions and a vegan lunch.

Here is an edited extract of a blog by Hester Parsons, an English volunteer at Govinda:

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Govinda Valley Retreat’s Living the Change event, facilitated by ARRCC, brought together many local residents, permanent Govinda Valley staff and international volunteers, along with expert speakers and educators.

The Lord Mayor of Wollongong, Gordon Bradbery, opened his address by paying homage to the Aboriginal relationship to the land, acknowledging the reverence they bestow upon the natural world and their symbiotic partnership with the Earth. Lord Mayor Bradbery pointed out that since the fall of man, in the garden on Eden, we have continued to move further and further away from our once harmonious union with the Earth.

We must now take considerable steps in order to return. Citing various global causes, the Lord Mayor indicated the steps his Council are putting in place to mitigate climate change. A citywide inventory of emissions has highlighted methane production as the greatest local issue. Urban greening strategies, food waste management and energy-saving actions are all areas which the Council are endeavouring to tackle.

Govinda Valley director Andre Melis further built on the theme of nourishing and renewing the

Earth. Over the years Govinda Valley Retreat has implemented a number of sustainability projects, including the capture of rain and creek water and the growing of many types of fruit and vegetables.

Govinda Valley also works hard to integrate the local community, along with the many volunteers who spend time here.

Heather McCabe, a coordinator from Milkwood, who teach and share permaculture skills, described the skills and power an understanding of permaculture can offer an individual, allowing you to create resilient systems within your own environment in order to make less of an impact on the earth. Beth Moth from Birdlife Australia spoke on the importance of flora and fauna diversity.

Climate change has already impacted on this part of the world with many species appearing in the area due to the sub-tropical zone shifting further south. Small bird populations have plummeted as vegetation complexity is lost as a result of urbanisation and the simplification of garden environments. Proactively planting just a small amount of garden space can encourage a complex habitat to once again thrive.

Dr Reetu Verma from University of Wollongong spoke on the aspect of climate change in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs). She discussed the effects of climate change on food security, poverty, homelessness at the global level, while also discussing the effects of

Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery (left) and Govinda director Andre Melis Photos: Britt Eulig & Wendy Saunders

climate change domestically with reference to the Great Barrier Reef and electricity usage. Reetu then lead the group discussion on sustainable actions that each individual can take to make a difference, such as reducing food wastage, reducing our consumption of meat, travel less by cars/planes etc.

Many of those who attended were also inspired to make a pledge and change an aspect of their own behaviour, by committing to help reduce the Carbon Footprint by: Flying less, reducing food waste, eating less meat, cutting down on dairy, composting food waste, and installing solar, demonstrating every individual’s potential to make a difference. 2508

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CHEERS TO WORLD’S FIRST CIDER TRUST MARK

The Australian craft cider industry has launched a world-first trust mark. Jo Fahey reports on a new way to identify ciders made with 100% Australian-grown fruit.

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Current labelling laws make it difficult to This is the single biggest investment the identify where fruit in a cider has been sourced Australian cider industry has received from any from. It’s not required by law to state where the government. juice in the cider has come from. Less than 15 per The trust mark will support us at Darkes as cent of Australia’s cider market are craft ciders Australian fruit growers. It has potential to boost made with 100 percent Australian-grown fruit.

Australian jobs in the craft cider-making industry We are incredibly proud that Australia is the first in many regional areas. Cider Australia estimates country to develop a cider trust mark. Authenticity that approximately 30 percent of drinkers will is very important to us, especially here at Darkes in choose to drink a premium cider made with the Northern Illawarra.

100 per cent Australian-grown fruit if they have Locals who visit our farm are very much the choice and can identify these ciders. supportive of this concept The trust mark is only and we can talk direct to ON TAP AT HELENSBURGH HOTEL available to Cider people to educate them Australia members to ensure about what is in our cider. the cider produced meets an Now we have this trust industry standard, while mark, it helps everyone to providing complete integrity recognise what makes within the market.

Australian craft ciders Consumers will start to unique – a premium see the trust mark on eligible beverage made with 100 craft ciders, including percent Australian-grown Darkes Cider, in retail outlets apples or pears! starting from late November The cider industry in darkes.com.au this year, rolling out more Australia has been looking widely over summer. 2508

GRADUATING TO BIG SCHOOL The seeds for school readiness are planted on your child’s first day at preschool, writes Eliza Burrell.

As 2018 draws to a close, many of our families are preparing to watch their children graduate from preschool to “big school”, which can be an equally emotional and daunting time for parents and children.

At the core of everything we do are our educators who work with families and build relationships with each child – to celebrate each stage of development, and challenge them to strive for new milestones in their own time.

A number of Big Fat Smile centres participated in a 2014-2015 University of Wollongong research project investigating early childhood development areas. The study observed language, cognitive function, physical health and gross motor skills as key development areas known to support a successful transition to school. All development areas were strongly observed at the Big Fat Smile

centres and language development specifically scored higher (for children aged 4-5 years) compared to other participating childcare services.

Being prepared for school starts with building key development areas along with resilience and independence. Big Fat Smile centres encourage literacy, numeracy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning. All of our programs are about promoting the creative thinking and interpersonal skills of each child.

Our Community Preschools are also uniquely supported by specialty residence programs, allowing children to explore music, art and nature play, offering fun and educational experiences. Our school readiness programs start when you enrol your child in their first day of care.

For enrolment enquiries, call 1300 002 237 or visit bigfatsmile.com.au/centres 2508

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OUR BOYS NOT FORGOTTEN To mark the centenary of Armistice, Helensburgh and District Historical Society has published a tremendous record of more than 400 World War One servicemen. 2508 reports.

World War One ended at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when Germany signed an armistice prepared by Britain and France.

To mark the centenary of peace, Helensburgh and District Historical Society has published a book, Our Boys Not Forgotten. It is a mammoth project that puts names and stories to the statistics – World War One, also known as the Great War, remains Australia’s most terrible in terms of numbers of dead and wounded.

Our Boys Not Forgotten draws on service records, letters home, official correspondence, newspaper reports and old photographs to tell the stories of more than 400 men who went to war – a quarter of whom never came back. It is an outstanding effort, bringing to life a time, a town and the pioneer families of Helensburgh and district who sacrificed so much.

Read about the only son of aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave, 22-year-old Geoffrey Lewis Hargrave, killed at Gallipoli, a tragedy said to have hastened the death of his father. Read about the boys who lied about their age to enlist, the bloodshed at Gallipoli and letters home to mum.

Read about all sorts of servicemen, from those reprimanded for being Absent Without Leave to those awarded for “conspicuous bravery in the field” (occasionally, these were the same people).

This year, when the town pauses for a minute’s silence on November 11, we will remember them.

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Thanks to the book’s authors, Jenny Donohoe and Mary Steenson, who kindly took time to answer 2508’s questions.

When did you start this book, and what inspired the project?

Mary: We started the book in 2014 from information we found locally on the various honour rolls. I had written stories on my grandfathers (Hunts and Mawson) and their part in World War One and recognised how great it would be to research more family members from Helensburgh. We wanted to help bring alive the great men of the district and their contribution to World War One. Describe the town at the time of the start of the Great War. Jenny: The Helensburgh District was mainly a mining town with an extra population working on the deviation of the South Coast railway line.

I would call it a ‘transient’ population that worked in the district. The town was very undeveloped: dirt roads, no water or electricity, and one doctor.

Most transport was by horse and buggy, with the only car belonging to Dr Cox. How many servicemen are in the book and what was the criteria for inclusion?

Jenny: We ended up with over 400 names, with quite a few unidentified. The criteria for the book

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ABOVE LEFT: Geoffrey Lewis Hargrave, only son of aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave, was killed in action at Gallipoli at age 22. Photo from the collections of the Wollongong City Libraries and the Illawarra Historical Society ABOVE: From left: the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal were awarded to all WW1 personnel.

was they enlisted and had an association with the district, i.e, born, school, resident, or worked locally. Many that enlisted were under 21 years, so they were not registered on the electoral rolls, so we had to look to other sources.

What did your research involve?

Mary: We looked up information in Trove for the South Coast Times and Illawarra Mercury, it was great they were online. Then we researched service records in the National Archives of Australia and the Australian War Memorial collection. Then we checked Births, Deaths & Marriage records for more information, ie., dates of birth and parents.

Any favourite stories among ‘Our Boys’?

Jenny: I have a couple of heroes but I have to mention Edward James Holder, who enlisted and was returned home wounded, he enlisted again and was sent off to war, in total he was wounded three times and a prisoner of war in Germany for 20 months.

Mary: My top 3 or 4 would be my grandfathers, William Henry Hunt, Francis Mawson; and Francis Joseph Hunt, who died so young. There were so many young men who did not hesitate to enlist that it is hard to pick favourites.

What were some of the challenges in compiling this book?

Jenny: There were many. Finding their service

Private Geoffrey Lewis Hargrave was the son of the famous Australian Aeronautical Pioneer, Lawrence Hargrave from Stanwell Park. Geoffrey was Lawrence and Margaret’s only son and only weeks after hearing of his son’s death Lawrence died at their home in Woollahra.

Geoffrey was also a gifted engineer having been tutored at Sydney Grammar School.

He was only 22 when he enlisted on 12 September 1914.

Geoffrey was among the Australian troops who landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 – ANZAC Day. He was in the afternoon wave of landings as the Diggers frantically established and defended their lines in the chaos of the day.

He fought hard for several days and like many of his mates, met his fate in the firing line.

Eight months after enlisting, Geoffrey was killed in action on 4 May 1915.

When his father, Lawrence, learned of his son’s death, it compounded his poor health.

Lawrence was struck ill with appendicitis and died from complications. The family also lost a cousin, Private Karl Hargrave, 1st Light Horse Regiment, in the famous charge on Beersheba on 31 October 1917.

– Edited extract from ‘Our Boys Not Forgotten’

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES

To pay homage to the fallen, returned and serving defence force personnel, RSL sub-branches will hold services on Sunday, November 11 at: • Helensburgh: Meet 10.45 for 11am service at the War Memorial at Charles Harper Park.

• Thirroul: 10.30am at the Thirroul War Memorial, Woodward Park, next to the Thirroul Railway Station.

• Austinmer: 10.45am at the Austinmer War Memorial, next to the Austinmer Surf Club.

• Coledale: 11am at the Coledale RSL Club on Lawrence Hargrave Drive.

Find more events around NSW at rslnsw.org.au/events/ RemembranceDay2018 2508

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Below left: Mary Steenson’s relative, Francis Joseph Hunt, died on 12 June 1918 of gas poisoning in France. Below right: The memorial medallion called ‘Dead Man’s Penny’ was issued to late servicemen’s next-of-kin.

number was the main problem, given the incorrect spelling and initials we had to work with. Then, when we found them, we were faced with pages of duplicated service records in old-fashioned ink and handwriting. Then we had to edit their story to a couple of hundred words. The last lot of research was trying to give them family connections and confirming their association with the district.

In the last lot of editing, 10 percent, or 42 stories, went missing through lack of communication with n Our Boys Not Forgotten will be on sale on the editing. This was resolved, with only less than a Remembrance Day, 11 November, at Charles dozen stories missing.

Harper Park, Helensburgh. You can also order copies online at historichelensburgh.org.au Got a taste for local history? Wollongong City What do you hope this book will achieve?

Libraries is running the Illawarra Remembers Mary: The book has turned out to be a great project; anyone can sign up and add content, contribution to the historical value of the district, or read stories of servicemen and women at giving our soldiers a name and a story that will www.illawarraremembers.com.au 2508 live forever.

MEET THE AUTHORS Author Jenny Donohoe, of Helensburgh, and co-author

Mary Steenson, of Swansea Heads (pictured right) Jenny: I have been a member of Historical and Family History Societies for a number of years. It is my passion as I have been researching family history for over 30 years. As a member and research officer of the Helensburgh & District Historical Society, I have been researching the pioneering families from the district, that is a continual work-in-progress. My father being in World War Two in Bougainville, New Guinea was

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my first interest so it was not hard to take on World War One research. The passion for this research grew into obsession – he went to war but where was he? The soldiers’ stories were unbelievable – besides the horrors of the war, there was a person, a very brave person who volunteered for their country, serving in up to four different theatres of war. Enough, you have to read the book.

Mary : I became interested in research when I retired. I had cancer and was feeling a bit useless so I started doing my family tree. I came to Helensburgh to get some information about my family. Jenny Donohoe took me to the cemetery and I discovered in the cemetery register I had family from both sides buried in Helensburgh.

I joined the Helensburgh & District Historical Society and instead of completing my family tree it was put on hold while I researched World War One soldiers associated with Helensburgh. Research is so interesting, especially anything historical.

Researching these soldiers with their close family ties and mateship was inspirational. Occasionally, I see my dining room table. 2508

THE HOME FRONT HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR SALE PRICE One question sellers inevitably ask me is: “What can I do to my home to ensure that I get the best price?” This is a good question and one I’m glad you asked…

There are some very cost-effective methods of ensuring that your home is presented in its best light and will assist in appealing to buyers’ emotions.

Step 1 The most important step is to fix anything that is damaged or defective. This may be something as small as a broken tap. However, when the buyer sees small problems, they begin to question the upkeep of the home and wonder what other issues they may be missing.

Step 2 The emotional response a buyer has to a property is largely based on visual appeal. Below are some relatively low-cost improvements that can greatly increase the aesthetic appeal of a home.

• Paint internal and external walls, gutters & fence.

• If carpet is worn, faded or stained, consider replacing it (especially in living areas).

• Polish floorboards if required.

• Stain timber decking.

• Clean any light grout around internal tiles.

• Remove mouldy silicone around sinks and bathtubs, then re-silicone those areas.

• Clean external pavers, paths and driveway.

• Ensure lawn is kept neat and tidy.

• Trim existing foliage, add more plants to garden beds where necessary and add fresh mulch.

Step 3 Consider updating or renovating some areas, spending money where it will be most appreciated. According to buyer surveys, the room expected to give the best return on your investment is the kitchen, followed by the bathroom. A quick update that does not require moving pipes – e.g. new tiles, benchtops and taps – can provide a fresh look at an affordable price.

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With horticulturalist Merilyn House.

WEED AWAY: Small leaf privet (Ligustrum sinense) Small leaf privet is native to Asia. This plant was commonly used as a hedge plant in the past but causes allergies in humans, and has become invasive in native bushland, and neglected gardens and wastelands. Small leaf privet is considered to be serious environmental weed throughout Australia. Infestations threaten biodiversity, including endangered plant and animal species and ecological communities. Dense stands of privet prevent other vegetation surviving or establishing.

Small leaf privet is a shrub or small tree that has green leaves up to 7cm long, usually with wavy margins. Privet flowers in spring. Its flowers are small, white and strongly scented in large sprays on the ends of, or along, the branches. Flowers are followed by blue/black berries which are attractive to birds.

Dispersal: This species reproduces by seed and root suckers, and it also re-sprouts after its stems are deliberately cut or otherwise damaged. Its seeds are readily dispersed by fruit-eating birds and other animals. They may also be spread by water or in dumped garden waste.

Privet is unlikely to be sold in nurseries but may be available at fetes or markets. Do not plant it, and if it is already present in your garden please remove

Small leaf privet is invasive in bushland and causes allergies in humans. it so it doesn’t get a chance to spread further. You may find privet seedlings coming up regularly in your garden under any trees.

Removal: Remove young plants by hand. This is best done when the soil is moist to ensure you do not break off or leave any of the root system in the ground. For plants that cannot be pulled out, carefully dig out the plant, removing as much of the root system as possible. Large plants may need chemical treatment.

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May bush (Spiraea cantoniensis) – A deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub producing masses of arching stems with double white flowers for several weeks in spring. n More info at www.helensburghlandcare.org.au, or call Merilyn on 0414 819 742. 2508

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‘If nothing is done, there will be another drowning. Cost should not be an issue.

After all, what is the cost of a human life?’

DR RIP’S SCIENCE OF THE SURF

Following a tragic start to swim season, Dr Rob Brander suggests ways to make Stanwell Park a safer beach.

The drowning that occurred at the northern end of Stanwell Park Beach on October 1st was a tragic start to the beach patrol season for everyone involved. Unfortunately, it was also an accident waiting to happen.

I always hesitate to say that Stanwell Park is a dangerous beach, because any beach is potentially dangerous, but there are several factors that make it particularly challenging. It’s exposed and generally has higher waves, that often seem more powerful than those on other beaches. It has a steep beachface causing a heavy shore dump, strong backwash off the beach, and often has a sharp drop off into a deep gutter where you can quickly find yourself out of your depth. It also usually has several big and strong rips. Then there are the social factors, which may be even more important.

Stanwell Park is somewhat unique in that it has two lagoons at either end, each with easy beach access. The surf club is towards the southern end where there is also public parking, a picnic area, and public toilets. The red and yellow beach flags are typically located close to the surf club. But this isn’t where the crowds go.

The northern park is bigger and incredibly popular with day trippers and is also extremely multi-cultural. Many of the visitors have likely travelled some distance, may not have experienced surf conditions like those at Stanwell Park and may not have good ocean swimming skills, if any. They

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may not even be aware of the flags or what they represent. And when they go to the northern end and enter the water, the flags and lifeguards/ lifesavers are hundreds of metres away. All in all, it’s a deadly combination and it doesn’t help that visitor numbers along our coast are exploding.

The lifeguards and lifesavers at Stanwell Park do an excellent job on a tough beach.

On busy days, they are very vigilant in doing roving patrols at the northern end of the beach and sometimes the flags are set up there. But maybe it’s time they got some help. It’s not hard to predict busy beach days: weekends and public holidays with great weather.

On these days, there should always be a lifeguard or lifesaver stationed at the northern end. Perhaps the Council could have an extra lifeguard on duty on these days? Why not have a portable lifeguard tower there for added presence? Have the lifeguards/lifesavers make regular announcements over a megaphone telling people to go find the flags. Or there could be a separate set of flags at the northern end, although this would require more resources. The fact is that if nothing is done, there will be another drowning at this location. Cost should not be an issue. After all, what is the cost of a human life?

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Because the joeys are so young, they are similar to human children in terms of the care and nurturing required. Just like human babies, these joeys have needed bottle feeding, constant love and care. And yes – Jules has had her share of sleepless nights as the babies run around the house at all hours and are most active at night.

While still young, Hela and Thanos are going to be playing an important role in helping to educate Symbio visitors about the plight of their species, as well as help to raise much-needed funds for the Devil Ark breeding program.

Visitors will even have an opportunity to meet, greet and get their photo taken with these delightful joeys, with all proceeds going directly to Devil Ark to help give them a fighting chance for a brighter tomorrow.

This program run by Devil Ark aims to save the Two joeys have been giving their Symbio carer Tasmanian Devil from extinction as in the wild sleepless nights, Kevin Fallon reports. they are facing three major threats.

These are: The Symbio team has partnered with Devil Ark, 1) Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) is the a Tasmanian devil breeding program in the only form of contagious cancer known in existence Barrington Tops of NSW, to help drive efforts to and it only affects Tasmanian Devils. DFTD is ensure the survival of the species. sweeping through the wild population at an Having partnered with Devil Ark with alarming rate and without human intervention fundraising efforts for over a year now, we were there would be no hope. beyond excited to be given the privilege of 2) Loss of habitat. Due to land being cleared for hand-raising two adorable joeys as part of their housing and farming, the devils are losing much of captive management breeding program. the territory where they once thrived.

The young joeys, named ‘Hela’ and ‘Thanos’ 3) Introduced species such as cats, dogs and after the infamous Marvel characters, came to foxes all have an impact on devils in the wild.

Symbio so our zoo keepers could give them a helping hand after their mother was no longer able Being scavengers, devils aren’t predatory animals and as such are prone to being attacked by feral to care for them.

Over the past few months, keeper Jules has taken species. 2508 Symbio keeper Jules with the Tassie devil joeys.

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NF1 DISCUSSES BUSH FIRE PLANS AND WALKER ST DRAINS Warwick Erwin, convener of Neighbourhood Forum 1 reports on the October meeting.

The Rural Fire Service presented on the current and projected bush fire conditions and that the recent rain has not decreased the fire danger in the area and we all should remain ready for a heavy bushfire season ahead. Discussions included preparing a Bush Fire Plan and the program run by the RFS for the elderly and those confined to homes to help them prepare their properties for the bush fire season and develop a Bush Fire Plan.

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Wollongong City Council has closed the tender for the replacement of the drain under Walker St of the unnamed creek just north of Gills Creek with a substantial culvert.

The plans with the tender do not show any clear pedestrian walkway or pedestrian bridge similar to the one over Gills Creek. Council has been asked about a safe pedestrian path and it is hoped we will have an answer for the NF1 meeting on 14 November Some of the questions asked of the Lord Mayor, Cr Gordon Bradbery, at the NF1 meeting in September are still awaiting answers from WCC, including the question of preventing vehicle parking in the ‘no stopping’ zones either side of the pedestrian crossing in Walker Street. 2508

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We are running Born To Read for the first time. It is a six-week program that runs once a week on Thursday (bookings essential). A very special guest, Billy Backpack will be visiting us at Helensburgh library to talk about what it’s like to go to school at Storytime on the 14th. We are also continuing with our technology classes on the 7th and 20th.

Thu 1 Born to read: 10.30am, ages 0-12mths, bookings essential.

Tue 6 Steam Punks, 3.30pm, free, ages 5+. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Fun Wed 7 Be connected class: Technology Help.

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Thu 8 Born to read: 10.30am, ages 0-12mths, bookings essential.

Wed 14 Storytime with Billy Backpack: 10.30am, free, ages 0-5 Thu 15 Born to read: 10.30am, ages 0-12mths, bookings essential.

Fri 16 Knitting group: Drop-in Knitting Morning, 11am-1pm, all welcome.

Tue 20 Be Connected class: Technology Help. 5pm.

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Thu 22 Born to read: 10.30am, ages 0-12mths, bookings essential.

Wed 28 Storytime: 10.30am, free, ages 0-5 CHURCHES • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith, community. Fourth Sunday of month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama.

Spaces available. bushlandchapel.net, 0425 257984.

• 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 0411 192 508.

• 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, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153.

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CLUBS & MEETINGS Helensburgh & District Probus Club meets every second Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh.

Visitors welcome, please first contact Brent Percy on 0419 604 576 for further information.

Helensburgh Girl Guides Fridays at Guide Hall, Chippendale Place. Email mflarey@gmail.com Helensburgh Historical Society Meets third Thursday of the month; 4pm, at Old Mine Surgery, 78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. Phone Jan 0418 681 384.

Helensburgh Lions Club Meets 7.30pm every second Monday at Helensburgh Youth Centre, 26 Walker St. www.helensburghlions.org.au Helensburgh Men’s Shed Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm at Stanwell Park Anglican Church Hall.

Call Mike Croft 0413 401 522, Ron Balderston 0410 564 752; visit www.helensburghmensshed.org.au.

Helensburgh Scout Group Open to new members.

Meetings during school term: Joeys (ages 6-8) Tues 4.30-6pm. Cubs (ages 8-11) - Thurs 6.30-8pm Contact groupleader@helensburghscouts.org.au Neighbourhood Forum 1 7pm, second Wednesday of the month, Helensburgh Community Centre.

Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce Networking night on Tuesday, 30 Oct, Headlands Austinmer.

Northern Illawarra U3A Stanwell Park Mondays (during school terms) 9.30am-noon at Hillcrest House, Stanwell Park. Contact: Jenny Lee-Robins on 0406 350 025/4294 3475.

Stanwell Park CWA Meets 1st Tuesday each month, 10am at CWA Hall. Call Lynette Loo, 0413 166 244.

Toastmasters meets at Tradies Helensburgh every 2nd and 4th Monday, at 7pm. 0408 961 392.

View Club Christmas Party lunch meeting will be at Tradies Helensburgh, on Tuesday 20 November, 11am for 11.15am start. See page 28. 2508

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Stanwell Park photographer Matt Smith, 2508’s January 2018 cover star, has won the Portfolio Prize at Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Matt also won the Animal Habitat category and was a runner-up in two others. His winning portfolio is on display at Sydney’s Australian Museum as part of the 15th annual exhibition, which features over 100 photographs showcasing the extraordinary natural wonder of the Australian, New Zealand, Antarctic and New Guinea

regions. Pictured here is Matt’s Australian Sea Lion Family Portrait, taken on a Nikon D810 at Hopkins Island, South Australia. The caption reads: “The endangered Australian sea lion is one of the most playful of all the pinnipeds. I waited until all the other snorkellers had exited the water and the high energy games calmed down. The sea lions settled and became comfortable with my presence enabling me to shoot this intimate family portrait.” The exhibition runs until 28 January 2019. 2508

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ABOUT THE CONSUMER HEALTH PANEL The Consumer Health Panel is an exciting opportunity for you to share your views on the health issues that matter to you and your community. To join, you need to be 18+ and live locally. (Note: people who work in the health sector are ineligible.) We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join, as well as people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQ+ people.

Do you live in the Northern Illawarra between Helensburgh and Thirroul? Would you like to have your say on local health care issues and services?

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Guide Leader Malynda Flarey reports on the Boree Regatta.

Avast me hearties! 2018 marks the 43rd year that the Boree Regatta has been held. The theme of this year’s Boree Regatta was “Pirates and Buccaneers” – giving plenty of scope to decorate campsites, rafts and possibly leaders and parent helpers.

Boree is a two-day event for Guides and Scouts from all over southern Sydney to get together, practise their guiding and scouting skills, and have fun in a ‘lightly competitive’ atmosphere.

Guides and Brownies are hoping for a dry weekend as we head off to Boree. After all, it’s hard to cook pancakes over a fire made from wet wood – just one of the skills Guides need to demonstrate (however, bribing the judges with a few gourmet ‘extras’ on the pancakes doesn’t hurt either).

So to get us in the mood for our weekend, here’s a quick question. Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet? A: Because they can spend years at C. 2508

HELENSBURGH SENIORS AND PENSIONERS TRAVEL CLUB Ruth Duff reports on a six-day trip to the Narrandera, Riverina region.

Wow, I don’t know where to start.

Going up we stop at a cheese factory at Coolamon. Next day we go to Altina Wildlife Park, absolutely amazing, then to Glenvale Citrus and Hazelnut Orchard tour at Narrandera.

Next a guided tour of Monte Cristo Homestead and a chocolate and liquorice factory and guided tour of Junee.

Next Rosewood Gardens and McWilliams Winery, both at Harwood. Then a Griffith Town tour, next Rocking Horse Collection at Murrami.

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HELENSBURGH VIEW CLUB Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson reports.

The VIEW Christmas Party on 20 November will be the final lunch meeting for 2018. There will be lucky door prizes and raffles, and a Secret Santa, together with the regular Christmas Party fare.

At the October meeting there were congratulations and a welcome to new member, Jan Brett, who received her membership badge.

We welcomed back member Lorraine after a long absence overseas. President Cathy received a letter from Nowra VIEW Club thanking our Club for a happy day out at Gerroa Fisherman’s Club.

Helensburgh VIEW Club members will attend a Friendship and Thanksgiving Conference at the Fraternity Club in Fairy Meadow on 19 November.

October’s speaker was Jennifer Donohoe, who gave an entertaining talk about World War I servicemen from Helensburgh and district. Many descendants will be pleased to read about members of their families in Jenny’s new book, Our Boys Not Forgotten. The book will be available to buy on Armistice Day and can be pre-ordered from Jenny now on 4294 2877.

Bookings for Charlie & the Chocolate Factory on 23 March 2019 have now closed. Hopefully, there is a possibility of bookings for Stayin’ Alive becoming available next year. Stay Watchin’!

The Christmas Party lunch will be at Tradies Helensburgh, on Tuesday, 20 November, 11am for 11.15am start. Please bring a Secret Santa gift, about $10-$15. Entertainment will be by singer Virginia Kidd. Phone Lyn Pearson on 4294 1815 for new bookings or cancellations by Monday, 12 November. 2508 Next day, a Southern Cotton tour at Whitton, then a taste of Leeton and a town tour plus a tour of the Roxy Community Theatre. Friday, coming home, morning tea at Cootamundra, then lunch at the Goulburn Soldiers Club.

Can you believe we did all of this in six days?

All our meals were delicious, our morning teas, so many choices. Thank you to all who cooked.

Our breakfasts were anything and everything you could ask for was there.

Thank you to all organisers who looked after us, and our bus driver – what can I say? – he is just the best. We had two birthdays, one anniversary while we were away. Congratulations to you all.

One beautiful lady had some not-so-good news.

Hang in there, we are all thinking of you. Our thoughts and love are with you.

Thank you everybody for a wonderful trip. 2508

HELENSBURGH MEN’S SHED

Our man in the Shed, Paul Blanksby, reports.

“I’ve never turned a screwdriver in my life!”

While some of our Men’s Shed members have a trade background, most do not, with work lives ranging from teachers to clerks, managers, bus drivers and gardeners. When a bloke like this joins the Shed, it’s an honour to share our knowledge and skills as he begins his first project, be it a personal one, like fixing a grandson’s bike, or making a garden screen (pictured above left), or turning a wood base on the lathe for a family heirloom Christmas tree (pictured right). It has been very rewarding to be involved with these men as they ‘have a go’, learning skills and methods from others in the Shed. And we learn how to grow a garden to park the teacher’s bus in!

On a Men’s Health note, the writer has had the challenge, along with his family, of helping a loved one in the early stages of dementia. The Men’s Shed movement is actively accepting of dementia sufferers. In the Shed all social barriers are removed. We are all men in a male-friendly environment. One of the great problems of dementia is the social isolation it can cause. Social inclusion and shared experiences with open and

accepting colleagues and friends are essential to a happy life. More so if that life involves dementia.

“Dementia Australia is convinced about the efficacy of the Men’s Shed movement in providing beneficial opportunities for older men dealing with dementia. With one in ten Australians over 65 expected to be diagnosed with dementia, sheds need to be open and inclusive to men dealing with dementia.” – The Hon John Watkins, CEO, Dementia Australia NSW. We are lobbying government departments to assist us in our search for a Helensburgh-based permanent Men’s Shed, so we can help more men with varied mental and physical health issues.

The Men’s Shed meets at the Anglican Church Hall, Stanwell Avenue, Stanwell Park on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am-3pm. Visitors are welcome. 2508

WAR CHEST FUND LADIES Helensburgh and District Historical Society would like to hear from anyone with more information about the women in this photograph.

HELENSBURGH WAR CHEST FUND LADIES 1917-1919 STANDING L-R: Mrs Sims, unknown, Mrs Brown, Mrs Watts, Mrs Jean Craig with flag, unknown, Miss Dorothy Harper, Mrs Emily Coulson, unknown person with flag. SITTING: Grannie Crowe, Mrs Mick Collins (Annie M Heffernan née Crowe), Edna Andrews, Dorrie Andrews, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Taff Morgan, Mrs Nellie Harper (née Gill). Please contact Helensburgh Historical Society if you have any information or corrections to these names. info@historichelensburgh.org.au

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Burgh Yarners have made more than 200 poppies for Remembrance Day. Look for the display at Helensburgh Tradies in November.

BURGH YARNERS

Susan Richards told Lara McCabe about the knitting group that meets at Helensburgh Library.

Our group is called Burgh Yarners and we have been meeting for two years. We meet between 11am-1pm at Helensburgh Library on the third Friday of every month. We are a very informal group, with four to 15 people turning up. We have a cuppa, bickie and a ‘yarn’.

There is always someone who can teach knitting or crochet, help with patterns, discuss ideas. A couple of people have done felting, cross stitch, weaving, embroidery, anything that involves yarn of any sort. We range in nationalities, ages and ability, and both men and women attend. Our aim is to have a ‘good yarn’, get people out of the house, and to help the community with our projects.

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We first started the group by doing squares for Wrap With Love and have donated over 30 blankets in the past two years. We work on our own projects or group projects, some of us have been involved in making over 200 poppies for Remembrance Day. These will be displayed at Helensburgh Tradies in November.

We have donated blankets to Garawarra, Kennett Homes, Stella Maris, Hope Church. Items have been donated to Holy Cross Fete, such as Octo-preemies. Many people have made donations of pattern books, wool and needles. Any we do not use go to charity or we sell and give to charities.

Interested? Contact Helensburgh Library. 2508 Nelson survived a paralysis tick bite.

Dr Matt O’Donnell reports.

It is peak paralysis tick season again and we have already had the first case of tick paralysis.

Nelson, a big lovable Mastiff, was brought in to us because he had collapsed. My colleague, Dr Ryan Stevenson, was straight onto the problem, found a tick on Nelson’s neck and started treatment. Unfortunately, Nelson also started vomiting; this not only poses a serious risk of choking but also aspiration and pneumonia.

Common signs of tick paralysis are: weakness, incoordination, coughing or gagging, vomiting, changes to bark or meow and difficulty breathing.

Often the first sign of paralysis is weakness in the hind legs progressing to the front legs until they can’t stand. The progressive paralysis causes breathing difficulties and can kill them.

Fortunately for Nelson, treatment was started early and a crisis averted. Antiserum prevented him from getting worse and he slowly recovered.

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HOW TO PREVENT PETS FROM GETTING A PARALYSIS TICK • Daily tick searching of your pet • Clipping or shaving your cat or dog during tick season as it makes tick searching easier • Using a product such as a spot on or chew such as Bravecto, NexGard or Simparica is a must.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PET HAS A TICK Remove it immediately with a tick detacher or grip it between thumb and forefinger,or tweezers, as close to where it is attached as possible and pull it away from the skin. It is possible your pet may still deteriorate. If your pet show any signs of tick paralysis take them to a veterinarian immediately. n Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital is at 332 Princes Highway, Bulli. Phone 4238 8575. 2508

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S wimming skills • First step is to remove the mould using a mix of A dult supervision one part bleach to two parts water. Put the mix into a spray bottle and coat mould-affected surfaces F ences and gates lightly and evenly. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, E mergency Plan then wipe and remove mould with a cloth.

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• Continue this process until all mould is removed, then clean the surfaces again with water to remove any residual bleach. Leave to thoroughly dry. If surfaces are stained they will need to be undercoated with a stain blocker – Dulux High Opacity Stain Blocker works well.

Convenor Of Australian Swim Schools Association’s SAFER Apply one coat and leave to dry for 24 hours.

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• For the final step, choose a paint designed for the There are usually many factors that lead to a bathroom – Dulux Wash&Wear Plus Bathroom drowning, and there are also many layers that you Low Sheen or similar. Apply as many coats as can apply to keep your children safer in and around required – two usually, sometimes three. water.

Always follow safety instructions, wear goggles, We’ve all heard about the importance of mask, gloves etc. Protect all surfaces with drop Supervision, but do you know this means constant sheets. Bathrooms can be tricky to paint as there eye contact within arms-reach? There is usually no are lots of obstacles, slippery surfaces, glass shower sound when a child slips underwater and begins to screens. Be careful of breakages and accidents. drown, so unless you are watching, you won’t know it’s happening. n Call licenced painter Tom Lynch on 0406 807 856. 2508 Barriers are designed to keep children away from water, but they are only as strong as their weakest point. Propped-open gates, loose panels and outdoor furniture to climb on often lead to drownings.

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From left: at the Australian Boardriders Battle; club president Christian De Clouett, and his son, Darcy (opposite page), competing in 2017.

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Our local club is celebrating another successful year of surfing, with presentation night coming up on November 17. 2508 reports.

The Scarborough Boardriders is a club for all ages.

They’re friendly and fun, renowned for their team spirit and, of course, surfing talent! With a string of recent triumphs, there’ll be lots to celebrate at the annual presentation night at Beaches Hotel in Thirroul on November 17.

On October 20, the juniors took part in the Surfrider Illawarra Clean Beach Festival at North Wollongong Beach. Two teams of junior boys and girls competed in the surf tag event; one won on the day and in doing so clinched overall 1st place for the series. The day also included cleaning up the beach and a paddle out for the late Ian Kiernan.

On September 15 at Kiama, the club came 2nd in Nudie Australian Boardriders Battle – NSW South Qualifier, so will go to the national event in February 2019. This was an amazing result, as five team members were under 18 years of age.

Eight boys and eight girls went to the VISSLA Junior Kirra Teams Challenge, from September 22-24 in Queensland. The girls team exceeded all expectations, finishing 5th overall. The club also won the event’s Team Spirit award, thanks to the charisma of mascot Steelerman (watch the videos on the club’s Facebook page).

The last pointscore of the year will be on Sunday, November 4. Presentation night at Beaches will include awards for all micro grommets, junior and senior club person of the year, the top 3 places in each of the club’s 10 divisions and other ad hoc

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awards. Two DP surfboards will be given away in a draw and there’ll be a raffle for surfboards and wetsuits, then the Fat Albert band will play, wrapping up another fantastic year.

Club president Christian De Clouett kindly took time to answer 2508’s questions.

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m currently in my 15th year as president of the Scarborough Boardriders Club. I’m married with two young adult children: Tahlee, 21, and Darcy, 18. As a child I grew up going to my local beach at Scarborough. My parents moved house three times when I was little but all three moves were in Wombarra! Ha ha – each with only ever one minute walk to the beach.

Growing up in this community was great back then, and I surfed mainly for fun and the healthy lifestyle. However, through my late teens I decided to test myself against our region’s best and slowly came into some success in competitive surfing up and down the coast. I decided to give it a real go in the late 90s and early 2000s, gaining some solid sponsorship and joining the world stage and was able to reach a world ranking of 100 on the World Qualifying Series in two of those last years.

However with family pressures and constant travel I resigned myself to the fact that being a dad and home life with the family at Wombarra is where I needed to be.

Photos: Scarborough Boardriders; Anthony Warry Photography

‘Boardrider clubs are the breeding ground for the champions of tomorrow.’

– Surfing NSW When did you join and what do you love about the club?

With all the experience learned in that time on tour I decided to get more involved with our local Boardriders Club and became president in 2003.

I saw a real chance to involve myself and nurture what has always been a great foundation for surfing talent, but at the same time our local boardriding clubs had struggled to get any real exposure.

At that stage, the club was really only a social club with a bunch of talented local surfers (mainly men) that met maybe eight times a year and never competed against other clubs, nor any of their surfers compete individually either.

What I love about it now is it has evolved as an inclusive club with positive and supportive morale.

The culture is amazing and the support from local businesses who sponsor the club has enabled us to grow our success in a competitive realm.

Fill us in on the history of the Scarborough Boardriders.

The club was founded in 1984 by a woman by the name of Bettina Huckle (now Bulli) who worked at Skipp Surfboards in Wollongong and lived in Coledale at that time and would bring out small prizes – wax/stickers etc – for the winners those days. It has had its various changes and ebbs and flows with multiple presidents and committee members, but never ever lost its sense of community and has really been a institution,

I believe, for all the kids that have come through over the years in the northern suburbs.

What are some of the club's goals?

First and foremost we are part of the community, a place where boys and girls, men and women of any age can come and have a crack at competitive surfing in a fun, inclusive environment.

As a club over the past 10 or so years we really focused on our Juniors and put all money raised into their development – to this day we still do.

We also were the first club in our region to introduce a Micro Gromz division and that is paying back massively now!

We have one of our first ever Micros now with a 2017 rank of 86th in the World (Kalani Ball).

Of late we have turned a lot of our focus towards our culture from within – getting that belief as a club to do well as a club or individually, but not always being about rewarding the best surfers but also the many members and families that make the club; we never want to change or lose that.

Who are some of the club’s stars?

Currently on the world stage we have Kalani Ball, Nic Squiers, Darcy De Clouett, Kasey Hargreaves, Billie Melinz, Darcy De Clouett, Fin Mclaren all doing well for themselves and we are so happy we as a club played a part in all this.

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How often do you meet?

We meet on 11 Sundays a year at Scarborough Beach mostly, however, we have a trailer and are mobile from Stanwell Park through Austinmer pending surf conditions on the day.

How many members do you have?

Approximately 160 members in total, ranging from our Micro Gromz boys and girls, from age 4 right up to men and women in their 60s.

What are the rewards of being part of the Boardriders?

It can be whatever you really want it to be, from honing competition skills, to a social thing, to a surf with friends or to meet new friends, or even a motivator to surf or reason to be active on a Sunday. It’s really what you make it!

Any local businesses you'd like to thank?

Plenty please! I would like to thank all of them for

their contributions to make us what we are today: Beaches Hotel Thirroul, Bulli Fruit & Veg, Helensburgh Tyres, DP Surfboards, Crust Pizza Thirroul, MDR Glass Services, Gromz Thirroul, Trueflow Plumbing, Val Tools, D & D Bookkeeping, Aussie Home Loans Engadine, Finbox Thirroul, Coulson Body Repairs Unanderra, Ozway Reality Thirroul, Northern Automotive, Penguin Financial, Matt Jolly Building, Stanwell Park Physiotherapy, Illawarra Surf Academy, Harry Wilcock Air Conditioning and Electrical Services, Escondido’s Mexican Thirroul, Ripe Organics, JJ’s Prestige Paving, Shore Hire, TJM Wollongong, Dec Workforce, Southside Windows, Earth Walker Cafe Coledale. n No date is set for the first pointscore of 2019, but registration will be from late January. Follow the Scarborough Boardriders Club on Facebook. 2508 Back row (left to right): Ian Pepper, Peter Coleman, Christian De Clouett, Joshua Pepper, Ian Anderson. Front row: Oscar Hargreaves, Ella Campbell, Kasey Hargreaves.

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Photos: Sammy Bremner

SPARTAN CONQUERED Cath Hill reports.

Last month, 37 local members of BCC Fitness (Believe, Commit, Conquer) tackled more than 20 obstacles on the 7km Spartan Race at Western Sydney Parklands. We all felt a huge sense of achievement with many laughs along the way.

BCC trainer and Jillaroo, Sammy Bremner cheered us on and we thank Sammy for believing in us and fostering the teamwork which got us through. The bruises have now healed and the next challenge is Tough Mudder on 17 November. 2508

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Golf NEWS TRADIES SOCIAL GOLF

John Towns reports.

Maintenance on a golf course is essential; a good coating of fertiliser in the spring will keep the fairways lush and green. Lime and natural fertiliser from the chicken farm are considered the best.

The most important ingredient is rain and lots of it, perfect conditions for golf.

Some golfers revel in adverse conditions and Jim Hawley (40 Stableford points), Gary Overton (39) and Brian Taylor (37) collected the prizes from our sponsors, Helensburgh Butchers and Gallardo’s Pizza. The rest of us trudged around with the “natural fertiliser” building up on our buggy wheels and golf shoes.

Front and back nine went to Paul and Terry; Jack remained on the fairway to snare the longest drive.

Terry beat Jack 2 up in the final of the match play.

The Helensburgh Driving Range prize went to Craig, who is hoping it will move him up into the winner’s circle.

There will be two games in November, on the 3rd and the 24th. We’ll tee off at 7am and 7.30am.

The first game is the final round of the championships. Bring your best game, and remember to arrive early to allow Mick time to prepare the various cards.

Full results at Tradies Helensburgh Sports and Social Golf Club where I can be contacted for further information. 2508

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If you’d like to get involved with the Tigers, now is a great time to do so as there are numerous roles at the club that need to be filled.

Entry-level roles include Co-Signatory, Score Keeper, Sponsor Liaison, and more.

Advanced roles include Canteen Manager, Licensee, and Registrar.

Executive roles include President (Incumbent: Col Doran), Vice President, Secretary (Incumbent: Jo Cobb), and Treasurer (Incumbent: Dodge Cobb).

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