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2508 CONTENTS LETTERS 03 well done To the young readers who sent us photos NEWS 05 Schools Helensburgh Public School celebrates Education Week 06 Happy 100th! Helen ‘Nello’ New enjoys a lovely surprise party 07 Creative recycling Salvos in national competition 08 catch up On news in the district, such as proposed changes to offleash beaches BUSINESS 14 Sparkle in her song A teen in tune with her musical dreams 18 Window dresser Meet Bella Blinds’ new consultant
LIFESTYLE 10 Cover story Save our Scouts! Recruits welcome 12 Dr Rip Our resident academic explains wave trains 13 Batch ready to hatch Who’s new at the zoo? 26 Clubs Catch up with CWA and the VIEW Club 29 History Can you identify any WWI soldiers? SPORT 42 Golf columns Prizes, head shots and a dirty Stripper 44 Thistles Injuries ruin club’s finals chances 45 H-SP SLSC Season starts 46 Tides 47 Thistles juniors Meet the A-League All Stars 48 Tigers Relish the business end of season
Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com
MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS Aaron babb Monique Napper
has more than 15 years’ experience in sales, marketing and business development. She is a licensed sales contractor at One Agency. Monique has helped clients buy and sell properties from the Northern Illawarra, Sutherland Shire and Inner City. Tailoring her service to clients’ needs, Monique is known for her integrity, efficiency and professionalism. Monique has a passion for architecture and interior design. For real estate and home styling advice, contact her on 0423 491 538. Or turn to page 17 for open inspection tips.
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 many nurseries, retail and wholesale, 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 16.
owns Helensburgh Physiotherapy and has completed a bachelor degree in Exercise Physiology and a master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. He has worked in musculoskeletal private practice for almost 10 years with particular interests in shoulder injury and rehabilitation and complex lower back injuries. Since opening, his practice has grown into a multidisciplinary clinic. This month, Aaron reveals the truth about stretching exercises – turn to page 20.
michael adams
was raised in Stanwell Park and became interested in local history, the Aborigines, Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, and Lawrence Hargrave. He uncovered a nest of bushrangers as a bonus (see page 28). Michael has been a teacher, a principal and a lecturer. He was awarded an educational fellowship to Vietnam, and became sought-after as a Vietnam specialist. His hobby is writing and he has published books on Illawarra history, Lawrence Hargrave and Vietnam. He talks on these topics.
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Pictured (at right) are Maya and Kailen, two talented four-year-olds – and some of our youngest readers! A proud mother captured the first – entirely unposed – image before the children gave us the thumbs-up and got down to the seriously enjoyable business of drinking strawberry milkshakes at Big Sister Horsie cafe.
Congratulations! The prize is a $70 voucher for Red Nectar restaurant, Level 1, 121 Parkes St, Helensburgh, 4294 9361, rednectarhelensburgh.com.au
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2508 LETTERS COMMUNITY NOTICES
RACISM: HOW CAN WE MOVE FORWARD?
I found it extremely challenging to witness an incident of racism at our local pharmacy a few months ago. My initial reaction was of shock and then empathy. When I moved to this area 12 years ago, I was also a victim of racist comments as my long, curly hair is a clear indication of my Maltese background. I grew up in a multicultural suburb. My father is English and my mother Maltese; within my family I have aunts and uncles from a variety of cultures including Irish, Russian, Fijian Indian, English and Australian. Moving to this area was always a dream, but also very challenging. I moved away from my network of support and to be a victim of racist comments was a new experience for me. In the last 12 years, the diversity of nationalities has increased. However, the pharmacy incident made it evident that racism does still exist in our community. This saddened me. As a local psychologist I wanted to help change this. I began brainstorming with others about how we could discourage racism. Racism occurs because of ignorance. It occurs when people’s belief systems are rigid and they fail to accept diversity. There are many types: it can be against people’s cultural and religious beliefs, sexual preferences, lifestyles etc. As an Ethics Teacher I addressed this issue with school children at Stanwell Park. I am hoping that by writing this letter it promotes further discussion about how we can accept different people and move forward, away from racism. Regards, Alison Rowe
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GOLINSKI, nee KING
Naomi & Brendan are so proud to announce the early arrival of their precious daughter, Amelia Hannah. Born Thursday, July 17th, 2014. 4lbs 11ozs (2.110kg). A beautiful gift from God. 6th grandchild for Bruce and Lee & 2nd grandchild for Sue and Tim.
BARNETT, nee KING
Alisa & James are very proud to announce the arrival of their gorgeous daughter, Tamara Lee. Born Sunday August 3rd, 2014. 8lb 7oz (3.966kg) A beautiful treasure from God. 7th grandchild for Bruce and Lee & 3rd grandchild for Ian & Rhonda.
IN MEMORIAM
Blackwell, Denise Mary 15.09.03 In loving memory we treasure, of a beautiful wife & caring mother. So sadly missed in our hearts & cherished forever. Alan & family
NED BLACKWELL
In loving memory of our Dad and Pop. 25-01-1928 - 15-08-2008 We remember and cherish the happy times together. Remembering them today and forever. – Donna, Glenn, Dylan, Ben and Tot.
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Pulling together By teacher Merle Carrett
Education Week
Recently Helensburgh Public School celebrated Education Week with the annual Athletics Carnival. This year we were lucky to have year 10 PASS students from Heathcote High School join us. This assistance was highly motivational for the students and increased the fun on the day – especially in the tug-o-war!
Open Day
During Education Week our school welcomed visitors to classrooms on Open Day to see the students’ work. Special events included P&C welcome tea, choir and band performing, PSSA training sessions, iPad demonstrations, Mandarin school, indigenous and environmental group presentations, Lego Robotics display, SRC and a special performance full of fun from 5/6M and Mrs Murray. Well-attended parent workshops provided important information on the new Australian curriculum in science, maths, English, spelling and reading.
Lego Robotics at HPS
HPS runs a successful Lego Robotics club after school. An enthusiastic group of children, the school librarian and parents meet and plan challenges. Recently the team travelled to Spain to represent Australia in the world Lego Robotics championships. The whole community is so
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proud after the team took out first place in the Innovative Solutions category. Two members of the team from HPS share their thoughts… “Hi, my name is Nicola but my team name is ‘Pickle’. I am part of the FLL team called Komplete Kaos Inc. During the last competition we surprised ourselves by achieving a second in Australia. We were competing against children up to 16 so we were very successful. We got an offer to represent Australia so we went to Spain. “I loved seeing all the different habits of all the other kids and couldn’t believe that there were all-girl teams out there. I loved the excitement and the energy and I can’t wait for the next tournament.” – Pickle “I think that being able to participate at the 2014 Lego League World Championships will be a memory that will last forever, as it was just amazing. I got to meet kids from all over the globe. Make new friends and learn about other cultures and traditions all while doing something I love, in Spain too! But the best bit about it was that all the team’s work really paid off when we were crowned one of the world champions. I got so much out of Lego Robotics and I would highly recommend it to everyone else too!” – Marnie 2508 HPS members of the winning Lego Robotics team.
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happy 100!
Surprise! Helen ‘Nello’ New at her 100th birthday party.
On Friday, August 15, Helen ‘Nello’ New celebrated her 100th birthday at a surprise party organised by her granddaughter, Kathy Morgan. Friends and family delighted Mrs New with a giant cake, flowers and cards during a lunch break from bingo at the Workers Club. Born Ellen Duffy in Helensburgh on August 17, 1914, Mrs New was one of seven children. In 1937, she married schoolfriend Percy New at Christ Church St Laurence in Sydney. Percy was a coal miner who built their house at 13 Halls Road. The couple had one daughter. Kathy said her grandmother had been a South Coast lawn bowls champion who also enjoyed playing tennis, bingo and the pokies. “She was a keen baker and famous for her date and plain scones, bread and butter pudding and legendary meat pies and winter soup.” As her neighbour on Halls Road, Kathy looked after her grandmother until three years ago, when she moved to a hostel in Miranda. “She supplies the whole hostel with chocolates daily and is by far Cadburys’ best customer.” Mrs New loves outings with Kathy and husband Don Morgan, and seeing her great-grandsons, Luke and Daniel, both in the Defence Force. Luke visited for her 100th. “He made her day in his uniform, which she loves,” Kathy said. 2508
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creative recycling furniture wrapped in clothing. Chair legs in ladies’ boots. A teapot atop a pile of books – all part of a display called ‘Tangled in Groove’. Two local stylists and art directors, Jenni Booth and Therese “Peach” Petre, created the sumptuous window display at Helensburgh Salvos as part of a nationwide competition. “The brief was to do something creative,” said Peach. “We wanted to create a street-stopping
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Creative use of donated goods at Helensburgh Salvos.
experience for the customer. Jenny came up with the idea of wrapping furniture with vintage clothing (a bit like the artist Christo). “Jen and I mostly did it for fun and to help out, but to also gain exposure in the area.” Written comments ranged from “amazing” and “magical” to “I want it in my house”. The display was part of an online contest to mark National Op Shop Week (August 25-31). Salvos store manager Michelle Hutchinson said she might auction it off afterwards. 2508
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Pudding, Sarah Goss’s golden retriever-labrador cross, loves to play at Sharkeys Beach.
catch up
on what’s been happening in our district...
THE GREAT 'DOGS ON BEACHES’ DEBATE
Dog owners have banded together online to campaign against Council’s proposed changes to offleash areas on beaches. Coledale resident Sarah Goss started a Facebook page called “Save Northern Illawarra’s Dog Friendly Beaches”, which had almost 2000 “likes” at press time. A Facebook group – Illawarra Save Our Off Leash Beaches – had about 350 members. Web searches failed to find any social media groups advocating a ban on offleash beaches. However, when news of the Facebook campaign broke on WIN News and in the Illawarra Mercury, it triggered angry exchanges online. One Mercury poster commented, “Ban all off leash areas, dogs have attacked people and other dogs and some owners think it is not their job to at least bury or remove excrement...enough”. Council’s Dogs on Beaches and Parks policy runs on a “traffic light” system: green (dogs can go off-leash); orange (on-leash only, and only at certain times) and red (dogs are banned). The new policy proposes to ban offleash dogs at Stanwell Park Beach on weekends and public holidays. Most hotly debated is the plan to change Sharkeys Beach, Little Austinmer and McCauleys from green to orange zones.
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“Sharkeys is probably the most contentious one,” Sarah said. “Dogs need a space to run around offleash where they can socialise. And the kids love having the dogs around.” Something both sides seem to agree on is that there is a shortage of council rangers enforcing good behaviour on beaches. There are 46,336 registered dogs in the Wollongong LGA, which has a population of 203,487. Between January and March 2014, there were 63 reports of dog attacks (which may include any incident where a dog rushes at, attacks, bites, harasses, or chases a person or animal). Nine were serious attacks, where a person received medical treatment. In NSW, only Blacktown (72) and Gosford (98) councils had a higher number of reported attacks. Sarah says we need to clarify where these attacks have taken place, or the statistics are “useless”. “Dogs are not generally aggressive at the beach... People more likely to be hit by a surfboard than attacked by a dog at the beach,” she believes. Feel strongly about this issue? You have until 5pm on October 6 to speak up. Call Council on 4227 7111 or fill out its survey online at haveyoursaywollongong.com.au/projects/ dogs-on-beaches-parks-policy-review.
jet ski ruckus on pond
Late-night revellers who hooned around Gymea Glade duck pond have had bad press. Resident John Hill’s August 10 post on Helensburgh’s Cheers and Jeers Facebook page began: “The jet ski, in the Helensburgh duck pond, at 3am. Could not believe my eyes. Not
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WALKER STREET roadworks update
What’s up with the ongoing roadworks at Gills Creek? A council spokeswoman said: “Sydney Water has recently accepted the work undertaken to relocate the water main adjacent to the old culverts. This has now allowed work on widening of the road to proceed. The new culverts and wing walls have been installed and construction of an extension slab on top of the culverts is underway. This will be followed by the guard rail installation, with work expected to be complete by the end of September, weather permitting.” Keep track: wollongong.nsw.gov.au
JRPP RECOMMENDS A TOWN PLAN
Still “largely unresolved” is how ABC News described the dispute about the zoning of the former “7d” lands around Helensburgh and Otford after the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel delivered its review. For decades, the community has been divided over whether the contested lands should be developed or preserved for environmental conservation. In May, about 130 people – including environmentalists, bush fire experts, land owners and developers – spoke passionately about the area’s future at public hearings held at the Workers Club. On August 1, the panel delivered its advice to the NSW Planning Minister. Seven recommendations included: * Lady Carrington Estate South (Ensile cleared area) be deferred from council’s planning proposal for environmental conservation, subject to further investigations and potentially zoned R2 low-density residential; * North Otford and Central Otford also be deferred from council’s planning proposal, with council to review land capability to determine if there is additional dwelling potential; * Council prepares the Helensburgh Town Plan. Full report: www.jrpp.nsw.gov.au
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NF1 MEETING REPORT
The lack of footpaths in Helensburgh was put forth, during the August 13 NF1 meeting, as an action item to be submitted to council. The Burgh’s paucity of paths was variously described by some of the 10 people in attendance at the meeting as “terrible”, “atrocious” and “very dangerous”.
IS OUR COMMUNITY SAFE?
Wollongong City Council wants your thoughts. On September 3, from 2-5pm, council will set up a booth at Coles Helensburgh so residents can take part in its “Perceptions of Safety” survey. Or fill out the survey online at haveyoursaywollongong.com.au.
Coalcliff’s creek bridge complete
“The completion of the shareway bridge over Stoney Creek marks the start of stage one of the $8 million Grand Pacific Walk work,” Minister for the Illawarra, John Ajaka, said.
OTFORD TRAIN NOISE DISCUSSED
At an August 15 meeting, Transport for NSW representatives acknowledged Otford residents’ concerns about train noise. On August 16, Otford resident Clem Rook reported: “This afternoon’s train sets through Otford ... were substantially slower and quieter. If this is to persist into the future it will be a great leap forward.”
happy birthday to spring BABES
Spring signals new life and that means… it’s party time! Red Lemonade is a new party place at Helensburgh Business Park specialising in themed events for children. Sara Ryan – a local mum of four children, aged seven, six, four and two – started the business after looking for birthday venues for her own children. “It was obvious this was something our local area was lacking,” she said. “The Snow Princess parties are proving to be a hot party choice for the girls and boys are enjoying the dinosaur-themed parties.” Contact: redlemonade@tpg.com.au
FASHION TIPS: what’s in this spring?
Wendy Roche of Boho Chic in Stanwell Park predicts bright colours, pastel patterns, light cotton knits and natural fibres, such as cotton or silk. “The days of polyester are over,” she said. Zoey Berinati, at Helensburgh’s Billie Rose, tips white and cerise as dominant colours. “Maxis are still around, there’s lots of floral in dresses.” 2508
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SCOUTING PROUD
Photos by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com
The 1st Helensburgh Scout Group is looking for adventure-seekers of all ages. Join the fun.
The Scouts have a long and proud tradition around the world, stretching back more than a century. The movement, started in 1908, now has TV’s real action hero, Bear Grylls, chief scout in the UK, as its global face. The 1st Helensburgh Scout Troop was formed in 1910. According to the local troop’s website, the group is “always looking for new members and leaders. Activities include camping, hikes, canoeing, indoor rock climbing, cooking, construction and life skills as well as other fun outings. Scouting offers children a place to learn life skills while taking part in outdoor programs and projects that will challenge and inspire them”. With girls and boys aged from six years (Joeys) tackling adventures all the way through
eight to 11 (Cubs) to their late teens (Venturers) and into adulthood, the local scouts need members of all ages as well as adult volunteers, especially a chairperson for the troop. Joeys Leader Richard Thacker and Scout Leader Bruce Crawley both joined scouts when they were children. When 2508 had a chat with the two men, before they led their charges in a Bushcare native tree-planting afternoon at Stanwell Park on August 10, they spoke enthusiastically about their scouting experiences. BRUCE: “I initially joined Scouts when I was young, when a close friend started talking about the neat stuff they were doing. It sounded interesting so I asked if I could come along and see for myself. It was probably the best decision I ever made. “Our son is eagerly awaiting the day that he can join Joeys … Time will tell if our daughter
Members of the 1st Helensburgh Scout Group help to revegetate some dunes at Stanwell Park.
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2508 REPORT (due in December) will also want to be part of it. It is a good opportunity for people of all ages to meet new friends, learn about and try something you may not have done before. “Scouts gives you a chance to explore lots of different avenues which can be getting outdoors and doing something adventurous or it can be learning about a topic like astronomy or it can be performing in front of people.”
FAST FIVE We asked Richard and Bruce a few quick questions: What do you love most about living in 2508? RICHARD: It is far enough away from the city to be out of the hustle and bustle, but near enough to work there and it is a great community to raise kids. BRUCE: I enjoy the local community and how friendly everyone is. Also the closeness to bush, beaches or the city. Favourite spot for adventure? RICHARD: Kelly’s Falls, or any one of a number of local bush trails. BRUCE: Anywhere in the surrounding bushlands. Choose a direction and go. Favourite spot to relax? RICHARD: Helensburgh pool (when it’s open); Stanwell Park beach. BRUCE: Any of the many local beaches. I like them all! Favourite thing to do in Scouts? RICHARD: Bush-walking and camping. BRUCE: Get outdoors! Describe 2508 in one word? RICHARD: Relaxing. BRUCE: Brilliant.
RICHARD: “My son is in Joeys … and he’s loving it … and my daughter has just started in Cubs. “[Scouts] gave me a sense of purpose [when I was growing up] and helped me find my way a little bit – it brought me out of my shell. “Scouts is all about getting out there and learning a bit about the environment and learning to be responsible for the environment and that you’re a part of it. “[To get involved, contact] our local group in Helensburgh through our website, or call me on 0488 555 628.” NOTE: Joeys (6-8 years) meet from 5-6pm on Fridays; Cubs (8-11 years), 6.30-8pm, Thursdays; Scouts (11-15 years) 7-9pm, Wednesdays; and Venturers (15-18 years), 6.30-8.30pm, Tuesdays. Visit www.helensburghscouts.org.au or helensburghscouts 2508
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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf have added together. However, if the crests and troughs of the two wave trains overlap, the whole thing gets cancelled out due to subtraction and the result is a flat spot in the wave. This is called destructive interference. Once the waves are locked in with each other, they travel as a new train that will have some sections of constructive interference (the large Many people will have heard the old saying, waves of the wave set) and some sections of “Every seventh wave is a big wave”. While this destructive interference (the lulls between sets). isn’t true, there is definitely an element of truth This may be a simplified explanation, but the to it called a “wave set”. A wave set is a group formation of sets is pretty random and hard to of three to 10 large waves that seemingly predict. Generally the further waves travel and appears out of nowhere and disappears just as the longer period they have (time between quickly. Not only does the number and height waves), the more pronounced the sets are. of waves in each set vary, so does the length of Wave sets are pretty important because when time between sets. Sometimes it’s five minutes, they break, they can easily wash fisherman off sometimes it’s 25. So what’s going on? of rocks (as discussed in the August issue), but When waves are formed by wind, they can also cause rip currents to suddenly start travelling together as a group, or wave accelerate, sweeping unsuspecting swimmers train. When wave trains with different quickly offshore. wavelengths (distance between wave crests) They also provide the biggest and best approach each other from different surfing waves. Why do surfers hang out well directions, they collide into each other offshore of where the waves are and form a new wave train. breaking, calmly gazing at the horizon Did you If the wave crests coincide, the new for ages? They’re waiting for the know? crest is bigger. If the troughs next set and the wave of the day. 2508 Wave sets can cause rip currents to suddenly coincide, the new trough is deeper. accelerate, sweeping Dr Rob Brander is a coastal geomorphologist This is called constructive interferunsuspecting and the author of Dr Rip’s Essential Beach ence because the crests and troughs swimmers offshore Book – buy it at www.scienceofthesurf.com.
there’s just no handy timetable for the ocean. Rob Brander explains how wave trains are formed.
While every seventh wave isn’t a big wave, there are definitely big wave sets out there that you need to watch out for.
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batch set to hatch
Eddy is a devoted dad.
by Symbio’s Michelle Aldred Come spring, our keepers are excitedly awaiting new arrivals. We’re expecting baby finches, Australian bush budgies and, hopefully, gang-gang cockatoos, as well as the emergence of at least four eastern grey kangaroo joeys from their mother’s pouches. Our eclectus parrots have been feeding each other – this behaviour indicates they are preparing to nest. It’s also breeding season for koalas, and our resident male has been bellowing loudly, a technique used to attract females in the mating season. We are also eagerly awaiting our latest batch of emu eggs to hatch. Male emus are typically
dedicated single fathers. When the female has laid her eggs, she heads off to find another mate and Dad will incubate the eggs for about 60 days without leaving the nest! During this time he will live off fat reserves and lose 30 per cent of his body weight. Pictured above is our proud Dad Eddy protecting his precious nest. There’s a lot to look forward to, including the upcoming opening of our brand-new, state-ofthe-art reptile house. Be sure to look out for all our new arrivals on your next visit. Locals can buy an annual Symbio pass: $80 adult, $45 child, symbiozoo.com.au 2508
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sparkle in her songs Meet 19-year-old singer Charli Simons. I started having singing lessons when I was seven years old with a jazz teacher. I then moved on to classical training... This year I am studying for my Diploma in Performance Music at Tafe in Ultimo. I like to sing a variety of styles including contemporary, jazz, R&B, musical theatre and even some rock. I have started up a small business “Charli Sparkle Singing Parties�. I go to the party, provide the music, do make-up, sing and get the children to sing using a microphone.
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Charli Simons
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2508 BUSINESS I love to sing anywhere and have done ever since I was a little girl. I love to perform and I will take any opportunity I can. Last year I performed at the Helensburgh Country Fair, the Festival of Flight at Stanwell Park and the inaugural Illawarra Youth Arts Project concert at the Wollongong Town Hall. My favourite singers are Sia, Emile Sande, Birdy, Gabrielle Aplin and Paloma Faith. My favourite song at the moment is Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paloma Faith. I am actually singing this song at a lunchtime concert at Tafe. I am a songwriter and I would love to record my songs. I love to perform … I recently sang at Christmas in July at Red Nectar Restaurant. I am originally from Christchurch, New Zealand and we moved here in April 2011 after the earthquakes in Christchurch. Helensburgh has been a great place for me as it has a great sense of community and a wonderful vibe. My mum is my biggest supporter … with me through highs and lows … she is everything! Contact: 0449 993 012, charlijanemusic@gmail. com, CharliJaneMusic.com
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CONGRATULATIONS, THEY DID IT AGAIN! For the second year running, Switched On Mechanical has won the Illawarra and South Coast Local Business Awards’ prize for “Most Outstanding Automotive Services”. Pictured is Switched On Mechanical’s Brook Cheffirs with both the 2013 and 2014 trophies.
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Gardening with sara Oh deer! my garden is being invaded, cries Sara Newnham. It’s with a heavy heart I write to you this month. As I look out to my garden and where once were roses in bud and my future salad veg sprouting now is trampled devastation. Defoliated shrubs surrounded by so much deer poo I can only assume there was some sort of deer house party or family reunion last night. I know I should hold back on filling the page with obscenities. I can’t blame the deer – I’m the one who filled the garden with tasty exotic plants. But over the years we seemed to live together in false harmony. Yes, the odd wallaby/rabbit/ possum has had a go at things, but the deer are a whole other destructive story. The only way to keep them out is fencing, but they have been known to jump six-foot fences, so I tie rope or string around the top of the fence and add plastic bags, ribbons or bells – whatever will move in the wind and scare the skittish deer. Sensor lights might do the trick from time to time. A guard dog would work, but I’m not sure if I can handle the barking, so I’m going to start a repellent spray regime. There are many good products at your local nursery. Use them
regularly every few days and especially after rain. It’s a good idea to use different brands as many animals get used to you the same one. I have also found a smear of Vicks VapoRub on pots, rocks and fences can deter them as well as chilli powder or hot paprika or curry! But deer can and will have a go at most things. Plant selection is a great repellent; if you stop planting things they love, they are less likely to visit. They love leafy veggies and most English cottage garden favourites. Deer usually stay away from ornamental grasses, native plants – especially those indigenous to our area – ferns, succulents and most very fragrant or hairy leaf plants, such as citronella, rosemary, oregano, thyme, native mint, lavender, salvias, sages, but no plant is 100 percent deer-proof. They are going for my bay tree and feverfew, both very pungent. All I can do is dry my tears, put a few coins in the swear jar and think positive – after all, I can thank them for giving the garden a good spring prune!
I have found a smear of vicks can deter them. But Deer can and will have a go at most things.
Tricks of the trade
In spring, feed everything from the lawn to the fruit trees. Water fertiliser in well. Mulch. Give the lawn TLC: weed before the bindies take over, top dress and feed. You will have a beautiful lawn all summer long by attending to it now. Happy gardening! 2508
Send deer repellent tips, questions or photos to Sara via creativescapes@iprimus.com.au or 0451 196 646.
Deer in Royal National Park. Photo courtesy of TV producer and Stanwell Park resident Corey Wilson. Check out his new show: Hunting The Menu
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OPEN HOUSE TIPS Hoping to attract a buyer? Monique Napper, of One Agency Real Estate, has some advice. Set your inspection time to present your property in the best possible way. For example, if your property is bathed in bright sunlight at 10.30am, open your home then. Clean! Clean! Clean! Scrub, polish, dust, vacuum! Pay special attention to walls, floors and remove any mould from tiling in the bathroom and kitchen. If this is too hard due to work or family commitments, hire a cleaner (the expense will reflect in the sale price). De-clutter – remove items strategically and systematically, buyers like to view a room with a clean palette enabling them to visualise their
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own belongings in the area. (Pack up everyday objects, such as children’s toys, and store them in your garage or shed). Less is more! Remember people always look in cupboards too, so it is best to clear your old clothes and linen as well. Bake fresh bread, cookies, or brew coffee just prior to the open for inspection. Or buy fragrant candles – friendly aromas are inviting. If furniture is looking dated and drab, invest in some cushions and throw rugs. It’s cheaper than buying new furniture and will modernise the interiors. Also, prints and mirrors can transform a drab room instantly. Room temperature is paramount. During winter months, light the fire or turn on the heater; in summer, cool the home with open windows, air-conditioning or fans. Open all blinds and curtains, display your best linen and towels, play relaxing music. Buy fresh flowers. It is essential that lawns and gardens are well maintained. Please remove your pets and their “mess”. Wishing you all the best for a successful sale of your property! 2508 For real estate and home styling advice, contact Monique on 0423 491 538.
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Q&A with... Bella Shutters And Blinds’ new consultant Tracey Noonan, based in Helensburgh Business Park.
Tell us about your new role. I will be providing in-home consultations for a range of quality products for the home and office, window furnishings and awnings, security doors and screens. I’m excited to be working for a professional, family-friendly company that embraces modern technology and trends in fabrics and materials. Where possible, our products are manufactured in Australia, which I think is a bonus both for Australian jobs and also knowing that our carbon footprint is small. Australian-made is a huge plus in my book! Our factories have won industry awards in both excellence for quality and innovative technology. What are your qualifications?
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Most people know me from my previous business in Helensburgh called Ambience Boutique, which I owned and managed for seven years. My background is working in the textiles and design industry after completing studies for four years in textiles and design after high school. My passion for design and fabrics lead me to a career consulting in the soft furnishings, blinds and shutter sector. Why do customers need you? I have always had a keen eye for choosing styles that don’t date. I like products that last and serve a dual purpose. It has to look great, be practical, functional and meet your everyday needs. Shutters have come a long way since merely blocking out the sun. Tell us about some of the things they do now... Our external products help protect your home in the event of bushfires from heat and ember attack so that’s something to consider in our area and also keep the home cooler in summer. There are internal plantation shutter products and external shutter products to suit every budget and window now. Our advice would take into consideration many things. Some are; how large the window is, the depth of the reveal, whether you are on the coast with salt air or in the bush, whether easy maintenance is a must for you. Blinds ... so much more than plain Venetian. Do you have a personal favourite? Honeycomb blinds are amazing, they insulate better than any other blind on the market today and come in a huge variety of fashion colours. While they are popular in America and Europe, we haven’t quite caught on yet in Oz, but we will, anyone who gets these just loves them and they save you money off your power bills by keeping the warmth in and the cold out and the reverse in summer! Faux timber, wider-look Venetians in white are popular too, easy to clean and give a similar look to a plantation shutter which is a costeffective alternative. I can’t go past the gorgeous fabrics in our new zebra blinds, roller blinds and panel blinds, all Australian made here in NSW and such great quality. Finally, curtains – is it curtains for them? Curtains are definitely here to stay! They really dress a formal dining, loungeroom or bedroom perfectly and are a must to soften a room and provide an opulent look. Bella Shutters and Blinds
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Spotted...
by photographer Matt Smith
No artificial colours or preservatives here and, yes, that is a real animal! This colourful little chap is a known as a nudibranch (pronounced noodi-brank). There are more than 3000 different species, they come in every conceivable colour and pattern variation. I found this one in a couple metres of water
right here on our doorstep. Its species is Hypselodoris bennetti, it was about 3cm long. This particular type is endemic to our region, you won’t find one like him anywhere else on Earth which makes him a true local and special to us! The reason they carry those beautiful colours is to warn fish they are poisonous to eat. Nudibranchs can perform a neat trick in that they absorb the toxins and colours from the sponges they feed on and use them in their own defence. They are quite harmless to humans. * Matt is a Stanwell Park-based photographer; see www.mattysmithphoto.com
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stretching -the truth By Helensburgh Physiotherapy’s Aaron Babb It’s about time. I think the myth can finally be dispelled. Stretching before exercise is about as useless in preventing injury as Hugh Hefner’s latest wife trying to convince you she married him for love, not money. Before you start making a voodoo doll with my little head on it, let’s look at the mass of evidence generated over the last decade. We’ll start with the paper published in the prestigious Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal that started it all. In 1999 they gathered 1538 young male army recruits, split them into two groups. One group warmed up with a jog only before exercise; the other group
conducted the same warm-up, but also took part in a supervised stretching program before exercise. After a 12-week intensive training program the rates of injury among both groups were statistically the same, meaning there had been no added benefit to stretching before exercise in preventing injury. This opened the floodgates for so much research, which has continually found the same result. So what can we take from this? That Hugh Hefner’s wife probably stretches before exercise? Yes, but also one of the major findings is that a warm-up jog or the like is incredibly beneficial in reducing the risk of injury. When they looked at a warm-up jog versus no warm-up jog, the research was clear. If you start out cold you’re going to rip, tear, snap or break something, but if you work up a slight sweat before you run out onto that paddock to kick the old pigskin you’ll reduce your risk of injury. Before I’m labelled an anti-stretching campaigner, I must clear one thing up. Stretching is important. “What! But you just said ... ” I know, but the goal of stretching is to achieve a more permanent length change in the
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plants that eat animals
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Sundews thrive in wet and boggy clay areas. The soil they grow in is usually very low in oxygen and nitrogen. “So,” Martyn explains, “the plants basically use their roots as an anchor and then use the leaves to obtain all of the trace elements and nutrients Plants that eat animals are small did you know? … from the insects that they catch.” but deadly, and easiest to spot when Forked sundews On leaves off a central stem are they’re in flower in spring. are natural mozzie little hairs, each with a sticky “Australia is world famous for its zappers. Grow them in hanging baskets or in droplet. Insects, thought to be diversity of insectivorous plants,” attracted to the droplets, land and Martyn says. “We have got hundreds saucers of water on your windowsill. are caught. of species.” Martyn says: “Slowly more and more Some – such as Central Australia’s of these sticky hairs nearby bend towards “rainbow plants” and the moccasin the struggling insect and put their sticky pitcher plant of WA – are found nowhere else in droplets onto the insect as well, until it is coated the world. Two groups thrive in the Illawarra: with this sticky, mucus-like material, which the sundews and bladderworts, locally and then drowns it. Then the leaf curls up a bit more prettily known as “fairy aprons”, because more and brings the insect body onto the that’s what they look to children. surface of the leaf, where there are shorter hairs Best not, however, to make the truth a and these are the ones that do the digestion.” bedtime story…
Spring is prime time for finding carnivorous plants, says Australian Museum naturalist Martyn Robinson.
DARK SIDE OF SUNDEWS
Sundews – named for the glistening, sticky droplets they use to trap tiny animals – are Australia’s most common insectivorous plant. Examples include the forked sundew, Drosera binata, one of about six sundews found in the Illawarra region. “It has got fairly large, pitchfork-like ends to the leaves, covered with sticky hairs – all of the sundews have these sticky hairs,” Martyn says.
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BLADDERWORTS, AKA ’FAIRY APRONS’
Bladderworts are found in the same wet, boggy areas as sundews. We have about three species locally, including Utricularia gibba. “There’ll be a tiny, thin wire stem coming up from what looks like bare ground,” Martyn says. “This will extend up 10 to 20cm in height and be topped with quite a large flower, which will be purple or mauve. If you follow it all the way back down to the ground level, you will
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WHAT THEY EAT
Sundews like to snack on small flying insects. “They’ll certainly go up to the size of butterflies. They’ll eat butterflies and lacewings and lots of mosquitoes, because they grow in the same area that mosquitoes breed in. Mosquitoes come to drink the dew – what they think is dew – from the leaves and get caught. “In the case of bladderwort, the animals are usually very small so you’ll need a microscope to see them and they are usually aquatic animals, so they’ll be things that live in water or a watery film – tiny crustacae, protozoa of various kinds, and rotifers.”
that,” says Martyn. “Any other insect or spider that tries to attack a Teflon bug gets caught in the sundew and soon is drowned and consumed. The Teflon bug then itself feeds on the juices of the trapped insects. “It’s usually a greenish colour, with little, red spots. You see it best on the forked sundew, that’s one that you get on the wet, drippy rock overhangs.”
SURVIVAL STRATEGIES
Insectivorous plants can live for many years, and survive dry times thanks to fleshy roots or underground tubers. Sundews like open, sunny, wet patches. Watch for them after bush fires: “Suddenly after the first rains you’ll see sundews popping up all over the place. They are fascinating things to watch... if you take a magnifying glass out with you [on a bush walk]. I would stress to your readers, though – don’t go digging them up and bringing them home. They will always die.” Insectivorous plants won’t grow in potting soil and fertiliser will kill them. Buy your sundews from a nursery that has grown them in the right mix. 2508
oops, I ate a POLLINATOR
Sundew pollinators include bees, butterflies, small species of flies or beetles. But woe betide those who land in the wrong spot. “The plant would not be able to help itself, it would just eat those straight away,” Martyn says. Plants have cleverly evolved to avoid eating their pollinators. “They have all of the catching apparatus down the bottom of the plant and then up on very long stalks, way above the plant, they’ve got the flowers.”
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The Teflon bug, found in the Illawarra region, is named after the non-stick frying pan because it can run around on the leaves of the sundews without sticking. “The Teflon bug gets double benefit from
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CHURCHES H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024. Helensburgh Baptist Church Community Centre, Walker St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 8459. Holy Cross Catholic Parish Weekend Mass: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 6/17 Cemetery Rd, Helensburgh. Call 0404 803 055. Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153. CLUBS 02 Fellowship of First Fleeters, South Coast Chapter, meeting 10am in the Laurel Room, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto. Guest Speaker: Gwen Weul, who will share with us her family story. Refreshments to follow. Entry: $2 donation Regular outings. Phone: 4261 3237, 4261 6893. 02 Stanwell Park CWA meets 10am. New members welcome, contact Carol Pugh on 4294 1257 or Jannette Parsons on 4294 4367. 16 VIEW luncheon, Centennial Hotel, 11am for 11.15 start. The speaker will be from Shen Yun performing arts. Phone Nerida 0429 004 298 by 10 September for details. More info: page 26. ENTERTAINMENT 05 Stanwell Park Public School movie under the stars: Night at the Museum. Gates 5.30, movie starts 6.45pm. Tickets $5 single/$25 family from school office, $8/$30 at gate, includes popcorn. Plus, BBQ (sausage sizzle, gourmet sausage and steak sandwiches), drinks, cake and coffees. 07 Blue Salt Band @ the Bombie Bar, Coalcliff, 2-5pm. Plus, crepes sold at Sarazine Le Creperie. 13 Stanwell Park Arts Theatre holds a Spanish film night: A Gun in Each Hand, spat.org.au 21 Tommy M and the Mastersounds @ the Bombie Bar, 2-5pm. Plus, crepes from Sarazine.
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MARKETS 07 10am-3pm, Stanwell Park Village Market, CWA Hall, The Drive, Stanwell Park. 10 10am-3pm, Helensburgh Village Market. Stalls in front of Centennial Hotel on Parkes St. Sundays Foragers, Bulli Showground, 9 to 2pm MEETINGS 10 Neighbourhood Forum 1. Community Hall Meeting Room at 7pm. All residents, owners and workers in the 2508 area welcome. Council activities discussed and future of 2508 area. PLAYGROUPS Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. Call Penelope, 0431 593 118. Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024. Wednesdays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. Thursdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290. HELENSBURGH LIBRARY 57 Walker Street; 4294 2185 02 What’s On Tuesday – drop in anytime 3.30pm to 3.45pm and join in! Free activity for primary school-aged children. 10 Preschool storytime, 10.30am. 24 Free School Holiday Activity “Love Food Hate Waste” workshop run by Wollongong Council Green Team. Call 4294 2185 for age requirements and bookings. BOOK OF THE MONTH The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane (Penguin). This remarkable debut recalls the classic Australian TV series Mother and Son in the way it uses humour to soften the reality of dementia. Aged 75, Ruth is a widow living on the NSW coast when one night she is woken by noises. What she can hear, she thinks, is a tiger in the living room. This is the beginning of Ruth’s decline – from that point neither she nor the reader is ever sure what is real and what is imaginary. The story explores Ruth’s consciousness in an empathetic and imaginative way. – review by library staff
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to the chapel! Black in Time filmmaker Geoffrey Sykes reports on a new theatre show he has directed. Walk in Beauty is a special dance show at Helensburgh’s Bushland Chapel this month. The reworking of the show – first performed here in 2012 – will feature fully choreographed dance, original music, and the striking projected prints of artist Janet Ayliffe. Susie Lindemann narrates a range of ancient and modern poems. This is an opportunity for local audience to see fully developed, professional, mixed media dance work at a very affordable price. The show has rich themes about humanity and art, and is supported by the chapel. It is fast-paced, colourful and entertaining. It has been performed at the Tap Gallery Darlinghurst, with ongoing performances planned in NSW. The show is on in Helensburgh on September 13, 14 and 27; 7.30pm. Tickets are $15 with a
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view club report By publicity officer Virginia Dowson Our Helensburgh VIEW Club is one of the Illawarra Branches that will be involved in the VIEW National Convention to be held in Wollongong next year. More than 600 women attended the previous convention at Jupiter’s on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Women from all over Australia will come to our region and this should produce many opportunities for businesses and tourism. The main venues are yet to be announced, but September 2015 will see it all happening. More later.
The “V” in VIEW stands for “Voice”, and resolutions from clubs are sent to the National Conventions for debate. These are usually matters of national concern to women, and are debated at the National Conventions, with votes being taken, and the results sent to various relevant Government and nongovernment organisations for their information. VIEW is non-political and is aimed particularly at creating educational opportunities for Australia’s disadvantaged children through The Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” program. Information about the August luncheon is being held over until next month’s issue of 2508: District News. The next luncheon is on September 16 at 11am. The speaker will be from Shen Yun performing arts. Phone Nerida on 0429 004 298 by September 10 for details. 2508
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Carol Pugh cuts the CWA birthday cake, decorated with the colours of the Botswanan flag.
September 6-13 is CWA Awareness week. Carol Pugh, President Stanwell Park CWA, reports on the club’s activities. Did you know that over the last year CWA of NSW donated $50,000 to the Rural Counselling Service; $55,000 to Medecins Sans Frontieres; $20,000 to the Blue Mountains Mayoral Bush Fire Appeal; $3500 to medical research to investigate Crohn’s disease? They also provided 59 education grants amounting to $50,000 to support students from regional and rural NSW and obtained 13,600 signatures on a petition calling for a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children under 18 years of age. Stanwell Park CWA has been active in the local community for more than 67 years and supports these projects and others. We also support local issues as well as projects that benefit women and children in regional and rural areas. We have our own hall, which is used daily by various groups. Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT) calls the CWA hall its home and we host many other activities such as yoga, martial arts, exercises for seniors, dance and youth drama and let the hall for private functions. This year we celebrated our birthday with a high tea. Walking into the hall the first thing that caught the eye were the decorations, complete with a huge chandelier (courtesy of SPAT). The tables were covered with snowy white tablecloths, on which were place mats created by Pauline Michelson featuring pictures of Botswana, our country of study this year. Not for this occasion the plain CWA crockery! Members had done themselves proud by providing beautiful cups, saucers and plates for the occasion. Tiered cake stands held a variety of cakes and slices while tea and coffee were served from an assortment of beautiful tea pots. Year two students from Stanwell Park Public School provided the entertainment – a
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delightful medley of performance, music and dance about Botswana. The principal, school leaders and parents from the school all joined us in our celebrations. We are now preparing for our next project – the Festival of Flight on November 16. Stanwell Park CWA meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. New members are most welcome, contact Carol Pugh on 4294 1257 or Jannette Parsons on 4294 4367. 2508
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In Historian Michael Adams’s fourth article, Stanwell Park’s bushrangers are in trouble. The Wolloo Jack gang’s downfall continued with a raid on the Middleton house. The already captured Tom McAlister – offered clemency for turning King’s evidence – had admitted to giving Sarah Middleton the stolen watch of Malachy Ryan, identifiable by an inscription. Sarah and her son, William, were caught trying to hide things. Constable Chippendale extracted the watch from Sarah’s bosom. Both Sarah and 14-year-old William were arrested for receiving stolen goods. Sarah had been betrayed by her own son-in-law.
Illustration by Phil Church
The rest of the gang, including York, McLoghlin and Hughs (alias Greene), went into hiding from the huge force hunting them, while McAlister went into hiding from the gang. Superintendent Howe took his force into the ‘Long Brush’ behind Kiama in November 1828, a most difficult terrain where the quarry could be 10m away and remain hidden. Unbeknown to the police the main rump of the surviving Wolloo Jack Gang was many miles away, heading down the Bulli Mountain. On November 13, four of the Wolloo Jack gang came down the Bulli Mountain – desperate men, leaderless and dangerous. They attacked Peggy McGawley at the base of the mountain, stealing a fowling piece (a shotgun) and proceeded south. Peggy sent her daughter via a short cut to warn their neighbours, the Geraghty brothers, Pat and Jim. Armed, the two brothers met the bushrangers and a gun battle ensued. Pat Geraghty had a forefinger shot off, but Jim shot dead Hughs (alias Greene), one of the bushrangers. Governor Brisbane was overjoyed at receiving good news, and appointed James and Pat constables as a result of their heroic stand against the bushrangers. A one pound reward, plus a ticket of leave, was made to their convict servant Henry Moore, who had chased the bushrangers with a pitchfork. Concludes next month... 2508
Pat Geraghty had a forefinger shot off, but Jim shot dead Hughs, one of the bushrangers
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Unknown soldiers – can you help? By Allan House, president of the Helensburgh and District Historical Society. The Helensburgh and District Historical Society has published its research on the men from the Helensburgh district who enlisted in Australia’s armed forces in the First World War. Our research has identified those men from the 2508 postcode – namely Helensburgh, Otford, Stanwell Park, Stanwell Tops, Coalcliff, Clifton, Lilyvale and Darkes Forest – who recorded a link to our district at the time of enlistment. The attestation (enlistment) forms provided for the enlistee’s birthplace, occupation and next of kin as well as general details. The enlistee’s residential address was recorded in ship embarkation records. Our research has so far identified 309 men from 2508 locales who enlisted in the AIF and two who enlisted in the Navy. There will be men not in our list who worked here and commuted from elsewhere, or who had relatives here, but nominated a next of kin elsewhere. We need assistance in identifying these men. There are a number of men whose names appear on local Honour Rolls who we’ve been unable to reliably identify, mainly due to the fact that full given names are not recorded on the rolls, only an initial. The names are:
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school snow team triumphs by Ben Rennie There is no substitute for hard work and determination. This was evident last month’s results of the Stanwell Park Ski & Snowboard Team, made up of Mia Rennie (Ski & Snowboard), Oskar Schulz (Ski), Beau Bolton (Ski) and Kai Rennie (Snowboard). Stanwell Park falls into the super strong Southern NSW Region, along with Jindabyne, Cooma and Canberra. However, this didn’t deter our kids, who went out in difficult conditions and skied and snowboarded like Kings and Queens of the Mountain, in howling wind, pouring rain and blizzards. Our boys – Oskar Schulz, Kai Rennie, and Beau Bolton – all competed in Division 5, comprising all competitors in year 4 and below. They were very young compared to many of the competitors but reigned supreme. Oskar was amazing: placing first in the Moguls, with clear distance between him and second place, and fifth in Ski Alpine and Skier X. Oskar is a rare talent. A French ski magazine recently referred to him as one of the world’s best nine-year-old skiers. Keep an eye on Oskar. Beau Bolten showed some speed on the mountain, placing 15th and 17th in the same races. Their combined effort saw Stanwell Park finish in fifth place overall in the Skier X, ahead of many local Snowy Mountains school teams including Jindabyne Public School. This tremendous effort sees both of them through to the NSW State competition. Kai Rennie finished 8th in Snowboarder X and Snowboard GS and qualified through to represent Stanwell Park at the NSW State Championships in both events. Mia Rennie was one of the few competitors to compete in snowboard and ski events against year 5/6 girls and fared well, placing 27th and 35th in a super-crowded field of girls in the Ski GS and Skier X events. Her strongest opportunity in Snowboard X saw her crash and burn with her “go hard or go home” attitude. The Stanwell Park Ski & Snowboard team is off to Thredbo for the NSW State Finals on August 28. Thanks to all the parents and grandparents (George) for their support. 2508
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the workers golf club A Helensburgh Workers Sports and Social Club report, by Barry Thompson Our August tournament proved profitable for Steve Egbers. Not only did he produce some great golf to win the Parrino’s Pizza voucher and first prize money, he also took out a $50 eagle’s nest. I expect a vicious attack upon my handicap after a shock reversal of form allowed me to take second place. Terry Maney’s third placing postponed an inquiry into possible handicap manipulation. His mid-week scores bear no resemblance to his
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recent dismal tournament cards and the stewards had been alerted. Laurie Thompson used the ideal conditions to win his match play round and he will play the victor of the Jammu v Steve tussle in the final. Mark Ryan received the Helensburgh Driving Range voucher and Darryl presented his third card for handicap. Please go very easy on him, Mick. At the time of writing there were still two spots available for our November 2 jaunt. Contact John Towns to book a spot. The next tournament is on Saturday, September 20 at Boomerang. Tee off at 7am. This will be a Stableford event. As usual, golfers of all standards are invited to join us. Just turn up early and introduce yourself to our starters. Musing: If you’re out in 39 and home in 45 you’re playing wartime golf! For any further information about us and what we regularly get up to on the golf course, please contact me on helgolf@outlook.com 2508
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sunday social golf club Irish cops a white one, Goose gets meat and Stripper’s gear is grubby as Vicki “The Hair” Little and her mob hit the green. Golf can be quite a dangerous game, with balls flying everywhere, just ask our poor Dave Irish Morris who got cracked on the head on the 2nd hole and I think his golf game went down as he did. The boys are always telling him to pull his head in! He should have listened. Some players take their frustration out on the poor ground, a tree, their golf bag and the like, not realising it’s supposed to be a release, and a relaxing experience – yes, Robert Jones. Ha Ha. The greens were very slick and if we had a putting comp no one would have won. Everyone was whinging about it, that made me
feel better – I thought it was my hangover! We all enjoyed the 19th that day with food and drink to congratulate Goose coming in with a net 68 in first place winning a meat voucher and Rob Miller with 73 taking home the grog voucher, and Tony “Stripper” Prez also with 73 coming third. (I call him Stripper as he took some of his clothes off on the 7th (luckily not all of them) to hit out of mud and water, which didn’t work as it flung crap all over his clothes that he had left on the green. Wish I was there to see that! We were supposed to play twice in August due to our club championships but, of course, it rained. What else is new. From The Confused Golfer: I never pray to God to make a putt. I pray to God to help me react good if I miss the putt. 2508
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thistles MISS FINALS It’s been an injury-ravaged season, reports first grade coach Matt Callahan. For the first time in five years Helensburgh Thistles will miss out on the finals after conceding late in the game against Berkeley in Round 22 of the Illawarra Credit Union District League. Helensburgh’s winning run of three consecutive victories – over Thirroul, Corrimal and Uni – was brought to an end against league leaders Shell Cove, who slotted two wonder strikes in five minutes to get the win.
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Illness and injury forced changes to the side for the Berkeley clash. In tough conditions away from home Thistles started slowly but improved as the game went on. Nathan Mucci scored early in the second half to give us the lead, but Berkeley replied with two to end our campaign. It was disappointing to finish the season early, but there are plenty of positives to be taken from this injury-ravaged season. Our youth grade has performed well in the second half of this season and that bodes well for a strong youth grade for several years. Club president Bob Hennessy has had a vision for our junior club to advance to the senior ranks and this is starting to pay dividends. Reggae Rowley, Isaac Shaw and Jayden Falkiner have all made first grade debuts this season and Peter Grima has a bright future as coach at the club. Youth grade players Luke Van Zyl and Matt Wardle have been prominent for first grade. Looking ahead, there’s plenty of optimism about the club. 2508
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CLUB TIPS TOP SEASON
By Sandra McDonald.
Last season H-SP finished third out of 17 patrolling clubs in the Illawarra District, had huge success at Branch, State and Australian carnivals and the Education Team, led by Bobo White, was recognised as Team of the Year at the Illawarra Awards of Excellence night. Other award winners were Surf Sports Young Athlete of the Year (15-19 years) Katie Mott, Surf Sports Official Bobo White, Administrator Ed White, Volunteer Stephanie McGuinness and Rescue of the Month April, a combined effort by Ian Pepper (HSP), Chris Breen and Chris Farmer of Coalcliff surf club. At the AGM, Steven McDonald was re-elected President, Ed White Secretary, Aaron Abela Club Captain, Bobo White Education, Daniel Robberds Junior Chairperson and, new to the committee, Stephanie McGuinness is Vice
President. The treasurer role is still vacant. The club welcomes new and junior members who wish to obtain their Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate. To be eligible for the Surf Rescue Certificate, you must be 13 years old before the end of 2014; for the Bronze Medallion, you must be 15 or older before the end of 2014. Email Bobo White at training@ helensburghstanwellparksurfclub.com Visit www.stanwellparksurfclub.com. 2508
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A-LEAGUE ALL STARS VISIT JUNIOR THISTLES A welcome visit by A-League players was a real treat for youngsters, reports Helensburgh Thistles Junior Football Association’s Deborah Loveday. Knock Knock. Who’s there? Who will? Who will who? Who will come and play soccer with me! Little did we know, the A-League All Stars would answer the call! The Helensburgh Thistles Junior Soccer Club was very excited to receive a visit from two of the A-League All Stars on Saturday, August 2. More than 80 children turned up at Rex Jackson Oval to meet players David Williams (Melbourne Heat) and Manny Muscat (Wellington Phoenix), who signed autographs, posed for photographs and even joined the children in a soccer game, showing off their skills. Williams and Muscat were very impressed by the juniors’ enthusiasm and commented on how well-mannered and polite the children were as they patiently queued to have posters, jerseys and soccer balls autographed.
The A-League All Stars duo take a break from signing autographs to pose for a shot with the juniors. The A-League All Stars arrived in Wollongong for a week-long training camp in preparation for their match against Italian club Juventus on August 10 and only visited a handful of clubs in the region. Juventus defeated the All Stars 3-2 thanks to two late goals, but the match was very nearly one of the greatest upsets in Australian football. helensburghsoccer. 2508
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TIGERS IN FINALS
Tigers’ No.7 Eamon Hillen in action against Wests.
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Skipper Steven McCallum (centre) gets stuck in during the Tiger’s August 3 clash with Wests. last round to snatch it. At time of writing, the Tigers were due to face the Butchers in the major semi-final on Sunday, August 24 at WIN Stadium. The winner of that clash will head straight to the grand final on September 7. Should the Tigers go down in that game they get a “second bite” against either Wests or reigning premiers Collegians. It’s been another great year for the Tigers, with the heartache of last year’s last-minute loss to Collegians still burning the boys are committed to giving their all to go one better and lift the trophy for the first time since 1993. Although things are going well on the field, off the field the Tigers are struggling to match it with the big money, leagues-club-backed clubs. Our small and hard-working committee work tirelessly and if it wasn’t for them and the support of the local community and our sponsors this great club wouldn’t survive. A big thanks to all involved with the Tigers. As the season nears its end we are looking for new sponsors, volunteers, gold members and donations to carry forward to season 2015. If you can help in any way please contact our secretary, Nicole on 0409 908 814 or email helensburghtigers@hotmail.com Helensburgh Tigers. Big thanks to our sponsors Peabody Energy, Tri Clark Brothers, Helensburgh Premium Liquor, Menai Civil, Gurnett Plumbing and Westside Petroleum to name just a few. 2508
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Unfortunately our colts (U19) team just missed out on the semis, finishing one win out of the top 4. Coach Dave Bell has done a great job with this team of youngsters and, with some quality players maturing into grade next year, the future looks bright for the Tigers. Taz Gilmour, Tommy Carr and Josh Baldacchino are three players who have had a taste of first grade this year and are definitely names you will hear more of in first grade in the years to come. Our women’s side continues their unbeaten season, despite injuries to key players. They qualified for the grand final to be played on September 30 at Collegians Sports Complex. Good luck girls! Reserve grade finished the regular season in third place, two points behind minor premiers Thirroul. The team have been building well into the finals with big wins over Berkeley and Corrimal. They’re looking to maintain the good form to make it three premierships in a row. First grade finished the regular season in second place, two points behind minor premiers Thirroul. The Tigers nearly snatched the minor premiership, with Thirroul just beating Wests in the final five minutes of the
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You beauty! Three of four Tigers’ sides are finals bound. first grade captain Steven McCallum reports.