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Bald Hill Masterplan Begins To Emerge

By Angela Fagerstrom Wollongong City Council and design consultants Arup held the second design charrette in Stanwell Park on June 22, with three draft concepts being workshopped by the charrette participants.

The concept designs were formed using the guiding principles which emerged from earlier community consultation.

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The guiding principles were set out as: • Improve traffic safety • Maintain ‘bald’ character • Improve parking layout and function • Improve amenities and access • Provide food offering • Maintain gliding activities • Improve site legibility and wayfinding • Enhance heritage features • Improve pedestrian connectivity • Maintain views from inside and outside the site.

The site’s limitations have been taken into consideration, with Diana Griffiths of Arup explaining at the second charrette “Whatever is built can’t be a generator of more traffic”, noting a restaurant or similar would put more demand on the current site.

To solve this dilemma, Arup’s team has provided design solutions which dig into the hillside. Design option one was described by Callum Mathieson of Arup as the option which most keeps the “character of the site as is”, while he described options two and three as more “dramatic”.

Councillor Colacino reminded residents “The draft designs are by no means finalised and we will need further consultation with the community to look at these designs”.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Helensburgh & District Herald Pty Ltd Editor: Angela Fagerstrom 0409 065 500 Sub-editor: Karen Lane Facebook: Helensburgh District Herald www.HelensburghDistrictHerald.com.au ABN: 13 877 135 184

Community participation in this monthly newsletter is encouraged.

Contributors should keep stories to a maximum of 200 words if possible. The editor reserves the right to edit according to space restrictions. Contributors should include contact details for clarification. The Contributor’s drop box is located at Helensburgh Newsagency, or post to P.O. Box 248 Helensburgh, 2508.

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From page 1 Consultation on the design concepts concludes on July 15.

You can contact the team to discuss the project on: 1800 657 248 or email baldhillmasterplan@ arup.com.au Following the consultation period, Arup will then need to work with other authorities such as Roads and Maritime Services to review the further draft designs.

The design will have to cater for a number of constraints on the site such as access, traffic flow, access to the amenities, air traffic, and road safety.

For more information you can visit Council’s website or call Council’s Customer Service Centre on (02) 4227 7111.

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NEWS

Waste Not, Dump Not

By Angela Fagerstrom Helensburgh Waste Depot officially closed on June 30, after a decision by Wollongong City councillors on June 12. The decision follows a review of the site which assessed the depot’s age, usage, operational costs and location in the Hacking River catchment.

Although the decision to close the facility may be seen as a sudden one, residents were notified back in February 2011 that the tip was living on borrowed time, with the most likely long-term outcome to be the implementation of a waste transfer station at the former tip site.

In 2011 when the tip closure was pronounced imminent, Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Works, Peter Kofod, said the proposed waste transfer station was expected to be completed and ready for operation in 2012.

However, plans for a waste transfer station at the former tip site hit a snag, with both the Halls Road Action Group (HRAG) and Neighbourhood Forum One (NF1) insisting a better site be investigated, and any such site be located on the fringe of the town, so that there was not an increased number of waste trucks moving past two schools, the shopping precinct and homes.

“We have not heard any mention at the NF1 of an alternative waste transfer site since June 2011” said NF1 Convenor Pauline LacellesSmith. She referred to the response to the NF1’s suggestion that Council consult with a resident panel, saying Council informed them in June 2011 that “We are currently investigating possible alternate locations for a transfer station.

We are not currently planning to establish a community panel however will update the forum on our engagement strategy after the property investigations are complete and we better understand the scope for the project and consultation needs”.

“Along with residents, I am extremely disappointed that Council did not see fit to keep us better informed of the pending closure – a waste transfer station is not an environmental hazard if developed correctly, and would save residents of the Northern Illawarra both time and money instead of having to transport goods to Whytes Gully – a 90 km round trip which would place extra stress on the busy Mount Ousley road”, said Mrs Lacelles-Smith.

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“I am also disgusted that the Community was only given two and a half weeks’ notice of the complete closure of the tip”.

Coincidentally, the Helensburgh tip closure comes at the same time as local business Blackwell Brothers are scaling back both the size and scope of their operations in Helensburgh, to comply with the original 1984 Development Approval (DA).

“Over the years, we have saved a lot of material going into landfill unnecessarily” said Managing Director Adam Blackwell. “While we are taking the necessary steps to ensure we comply with the original DA, it’s hard to see the logic used by authorities.”

“Residents in the Northern Illawarra now have no more local tip, a vastly-reduced capacity and scope at our Helensburgh facility plus a trip to either Menai (~30 km) or Whytes Gully (~40 km) and increased overall disposal costs” said Adam.

“We all hope it doesn’t happen – but chances are there will be more roadside dumping.”

“Blackwell Bros has the capacity to take up the shortfall while Council finds a suitable waste transfer station for the Northern Illawarra, so it seems a real shame for both the area and for our local business” concluded Adam. Under the current land zoning Blackwell Bros will not be able to gain the appropriate approvals to take up this ‘shortfall’.

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NEWS “Due to its age, Helensburgh Waste Depot does not meet the requirements of a modern-day landfill’’ said Peter Coyte, Acting Director of Infrastructure and Works.

“It’s not lined, and this means it’s possible for leachate to seep through the ground around the site. Given the nearby residential development and environmentally-sensitive Royal National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Areas, the review highlighted the depot was nearing the end of its functionality.”

“Council crunched the numbers and by closing the tip before the new financial year the money council saved is significant” said Cr Greg Petty (IND). “I will be urging council to use these significant annual saved funds in the Northern Illawarra, but in the meantime council has a range of waste initiatives people can use”, added Cr Petty.

For items like televisions, computers, tyres and mattresses, Mr Coyte recommended that residents use Council’s On-Call Household Cleanup Service. “This is a free service offered

by Council and a great way to dispose of unwanted stuff from around your home”, he said. ‘’You can book online, or by calling Council’s Customer Service team, and arrange for us to come and pick up your additional rubbish – twice each financial year – at a time that suits you.’’

After June 30, Council will begin rehabilitation work on the former Helensburgh Waste Depot site. For more information you can visit Council’s website or call Council’s Customer Service Centre on (02) 4227 7111.

Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce News

By Quentin Field, Media Officer NICC What an exciting end to the financial year for the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce!

After running the 4th annual ‘Buy Local - Buy Chamber’ campaign in May, it was exciting to see at the June NICC Mix@Six function local resident, Belinda Robinson was drawn from over 1000 entries and won $1000 to spend with her choice of local businesses.

We also welcomed a few new members including Flame Fish Designs, Orri Cleaning, Scrags on the Beach, Otford Cottage, Our Helensburgh and Jasmin Sky. Although the May promotion is over we encourage all 2508 locals to continue to support local business.

Researching local business is easy, by using the HDH service directory or by logging onto nicc. net.au you can find a wide variety of businesses keen to help. For instance, did you know we have a business in Helensburgh that provides international shipping services! Imagine what other services you may find on your door step.

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Symbio’s Latest Arrivals – Loving The Limelight “Camera-shy” is NOT how you would describe Symbio’s latest star arrivals. Less than 24 hours after the red pandas arrived at their new enclosure on June 19, they playfully posed for photographs.

The pair has come to Symbio as part of an international breeding program. Indira, a seven year old female arrived from Mogo Zoo on the South Coast, while the eight year old male Himal, had a longer trip, coming to Symbio from Adelaide Zoo.

Eight year old Himal, part of an international breeding program

“The breeding season for the red panda is loosely defined as ‘winter’, with some experts pinpointing the winter solstice (June 21) as the brief window of opportunity” said Symbio manager, Matt Radnidge.

“With this small breeding window, threats in the wild and the rapid destruction of their habitat, it’s easy to understand why they have become critically endangered” said Matt.

The natural home of the red panda is the mountains of Nepal and northern Burma, as well as parts of central China.

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This explains why even in the worst of Helensburgh’s inclement weather, red pandas can still be seen resting in the treetops. Symbio has long held a pair of red pandas who were unable to be part of a breeding program, including the elderly but very “handsome” Mr Myagi (aged 17). “We are really grateful for the support of the Illawarra Credit Union and their Wildlife Saver Account for helping to make the arrival of Himal and Indira possible – and of course the children who are saving their money” said Matt.

The arrival of the panda ‘lovers’ follows an exciting few weeks at Symbio, as their sibling pair of Sumatran tigers recently celebrated their fourth birthday. The newly completed glass viewing area at the tiger enclosure allows for a unique view of tigers Cinta and Jalur.

Symbio also welcomes the birth of baby marmosets at the zoo. More details including photos will be reported soon.

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NEWS / PROPERTY Curious about QR Codes

By Karen Lane A QR code is a Quick Response code and like a bar code it holds information that is read by a scanner. QR codes are the newest marketing tool around and you’ll see them in traditional advertising places like newspapers, billboards and business cards but there’s a big difference they are easily generated and can be placed on anything and everything, even personal items from a t-shirt to a tattoo.

The QR Code is a two dimensional bar-code which means the exact location of the smaller squares inside the code are used as positioning points enabling more information to be stored in the surrounding areas of the code. The type of information stored can simply be the name of a website but usually includes other product details.

The primary purpose of the QR code is to enable a busy customer, who doesn’t have the time to “stop and shop”, to use the scanner in their smart phone to take a picture or scan the QR code from an advert or a product and save the details for later.

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QR code scanners are in smart phones, MP4 players and other handheld devices. Mobile apps are available allowing everyone to generate their own QR code to advertise their product or service.

Security Warning The bad guys amongst us have already gotten to work placing fake QR codes over genuine codes; some simply mis-direct customers to other websites but others use malware to gain access to customer details. For more information on security see www.cso.com.au/article/423331/ malicious_qr_codes_mobile_security_blind_ spot.

References The QR Code shown will direct you to Wikipedia. Information from the following areas on the internet were used for researching this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code www.whatisaqrcode.co.uk

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Stephanie has a background in luxury day spa treatments, having trained and worked in the Snowy Mountains where holidays makers come to unwind, “I understand what it takes to create a relaxing environment” she said.

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS Changes to Workers Compensation

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By Laurinda Wellings – Solicitor Director, LawPlus Far reaching Workers Compensation changes were pushed through parliament on 22 June 2012.

Coal miners should be relieved that they are exempt from the changes, as are firefighters, police officers and paramedics.

When put into the context of the dire financial situation that the Workers Compensation system got itself into, massive changes are no surprise.

But changes mean uncertainty for everyone involved. The changes are complex and will take some time to fully appreciate. For most workers, the most important issue is – what do the changes mean in a practical sense?

One of the most common experiences for people injured at work is assistance with payment of medical treatment. The new Act changes how and when payment for medical treatment will be made.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD The insertion of section 59A into the Workers Compensation Act 1987, will effect both workers, doctors, physiotherapists and medical providers who routinely provide treatment to injured workers.

In summary an injured worker will only be entitled to receive payment for medical treatment: • Within 12 months of an injury; or • If they have required time off work – within 12 months of returning to work full time; or • While receiving weekly payments of compensation.

An insurer won’t be liable to pay treatment unless the treatment has been pre-approved (except emergency treatment within 48 hours of an injury).

There are many other changes. For starters the new laws include restrictions on weekly wage payments, strict thresholds for whole person impairment claims, reduced payment for medical expenses and removal of the very small sums that were allowed to recognize a workers pain and suffering.

One thing is certain, the changes will be reviewed when the scheme reins in its financial problems (or after 2 years) – whichever is first.

The final implications will not be known until new regulations are made and Workcover Guidelines and New Operational Instructions are issued to the insurers.

We will report further on the changes, next month.

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Dr Blackstock will be offering to bulk-bill the first private consultation to all who attend his information seminars. In short, this is a free cosmetic surgery consultation (usually upwards of $150).

For those interested in finding out more about the cosmetic procedures Dr Blackstock offers, we will be holding a free information evening at the salon on July 28 from 6:30 pm. Come and meet Les in a relaxed atmosphere and find out if surgery is the right choice for you. Bookings are essential and spaces are limited. You can find out more about Dr Blackstock by visiting his website www.enhanceclinic.com.au. For more information, please call the salon on 4294 4611

La belle boutique is proud to introduce the services of Dr Les Blackstock to the salon this month. Dr Blackstock comes to us from Enhance Clinic and brings with him many years of experience in cosmetic enhancement surgery.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR All letters must carry the sender’s home address and a contact number for verification.

Please limit letters to 300 words. By submitting your letter for publication, you agree that we may edit the letter for legal, space or other reasonable reasons.

Editor.

Dear Editor, I’m extremely disappointed in the NSW State Government’s decision to sell off the State’s power generator. How can they possibly say that it will result in cheaper electricity prices?

Privatisation may be cheaper in the short term, but there are no laid-out contractual plans to continue maintenance (for currently completion) or for the continual rise in the base load required for population growth.

In Victoria, City Power has been labelled as the bench-mark company to which all NSW distribution companies should use. They show how great they are with their operating costs, but they do not tell you how little maintenance has been done, or that they have one of the highest outage rates in Australia, and it will only get worse.

They don’t spend enough building new infrastructure, and why would they, it’s not in the shareholders best interest. Short term gain for a long term loss.

Do we all remember the state of the Illawarra and South Coast Line after five years of Fluor Daniel Maintenance? Or do I need to be clearer

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD and talk about the Waterfall train derailment.

I hope that the NSW Government will not continue down the path of Electricity Privatisation.

Sincerely, Sally Bell Dear Editor, Many of your readers, myself included, enjoy cycling -- for fun, for fitness, for getting to work, for charity (see page 16 in your June edition for a good example).

So why am I reading 'Jeers' directed at cyclists using the road to Waterfall on page 15 of that edition? Your jeerer needs to know that cyclists have the same right to be on the road as motorists. I drive the road to Waterfall almost every day. I have no problem slowing down a little bit occasionally to make way for cyclists.

Your jeerer needs to lighten up a bit and show the respect that's due to other road users.

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LETTERS Media Diversity Alive And Well In 2508 Letter from the Editor, Angela Fagerstrom Dominating the media in recent weeks has been the possibility of major media outlets such as News Limited and Fairfax adopting a more centralised business model.

Industry unions have flagged their many concerns with these changes. The most notable concern is the prospect of mass job losses, not only to the middle and lower income earners but also the higher paid upper management positions and journalists.

One media analyst pointed out that this will ultimately create a reduction in the quality and diversity of regional news offerings.

“This doesn’t mean that everyone will move to a single location. But it does mean that we will manage our editorial operation in each state as a single news network” Kim Williams, CEO News Ltd, Announcement June 20, 2012.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD The 2508 region enjoys a variety of independent news sources, each source providing news in a format best suited to their style and budget.

The Helensburgh and District Herald (HDH) is the only news offering embracing the past, present and future of news.

Since its launch, the Helensburgh and District Herald (HDH) has offered BOTH a print version delivered to every mail box in the 2508 area AND a free digital version to readers who subscribe via the website. It features all the highlights of the monthly hard copy.

Like the printed version - email circulation is restricted to once per month, helping with the annoying issue of SPAM! Some HDH Facts The HDH is printed in Wollongong and delivered to your mailbox by a local business.

This positive flow-on effect reaches a range of local enterprises including; bookkeepers, graphic designers, accounts and more!

For the elderly and vision-impaired residents a large print version is available. To borrow a large print edition contact Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid (NINA) 4294 1900.

Large print copies are also distributed to Kennett Home in Stanwell Park and both Dr Beaufils and Dr Gellatley surgeries.

To help drive the local economy, the HDH provides ‘advertorial’ content at no charge to local business. This gives small business an unrivalled opportunity to promote their products and services to the local audience. Many local businesses rely on the HDH alone to generate leads and get their phones ringing!

“The Helensburgh and District Herald is an invaluable asset to the local community, businesses always report positive results from advertising within its informative pages” Quentin Field (Media Officer for the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce) The HDH also contributes regularly to local charities, schools and other not-for profit organisations by donating advertising for promotion or as prizes.

The Helensburgh and District Herald would like to thank each and every reader, contributor and advertiser for their continued support.

CHEERS & JEERS CHEERS to the local community for their generosity for the Red Shield Appeal.

CHEERS also to the local volunteers who collected, including the students who generously gave up their time to help out.

JEERS to the Stanwell Park owners of the three small dogs that yap and howl continually. Patience is wearing even thinner.

JEERS to the people dropping litter at the Helensburgh skate park. It’s a disgrace!

CHEERS to Canavan Building for regularly taking the time to mow the green strip near the Lion’s Club Helensburgh Community Sign. Nice one.

CHEERS to the local cyclists who are always courteous and took exception to last month’s jeers. The road IS there to share.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD CHEERS to the person or people responsible for the surfboard signs at Bald Hill. Bald is Beautiful!

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YOUTH NEWS Helensburgh Public School News

By Lucinda Carter Relieving Assistant Principal and Merle McPherson Support teacher.

Helensburgh 125th Celebration Dinner Saturday July 21, 2012.

Tickets are now on sale costing $40 each at the school canteen, school office and Sunrise Nursery for our 125th Anniversary Dinner for the school. The official dinner will be held at Helensburgh Workers Sports and Social club from 6.30 pm in the auditorium on Saturday July 21. Dinner includes a two course meal and a drink voucher on arrival, light entertainment and guest speakers. Tickets are selling fast. Be sure to reserve your place by purchasing your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

On Friday June 22, Helensburgh Public School held its special birthday party for 125 years of education in Helensburgh. It was very exciting with many parents and visitors coming to the school to share the celebration. A birthday cake was cut followed by a gift of a special 125th cookie for every student. A commemorative photo was also taken and presented to every

student as part of the celebrations. A special assembly followed with photo displays and memorabilia helping to make the celebration one to remember.

Cross Country Carnival Our annual Cross Country Carnival was recently run at Rex Jackson Oval. Students aged 8 years and above competed in this event.

Everyone looked great in their house colours as they ran or even walked the long course.

Everyone competed well, and there was great team spirit as the houses cheered on their competitors to the finish line. Over 90 students then went on to represent Helensburgh Public School at the Zone Carnival. A great job was done by all competitors. Congratulations to all of you!

Anzac Day Service On April 24, we held our annual Anzac Day service. All students attended, and we were honoured to have special guests who played the bugle and bagpipes. Mr Les Kelly presented the school with a gift of books for our library. Floral tributes were laid by students at our memorial wall.

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Holy Cross Happenings The children from Holy Cross are involved in visiting CAFE Club. CAFE Club (Culture, Activity, Friendship, Education) is an outreach of Helensburgh Neighbourhood Aid for the frail or elderly in our community and they meet at the Helensburgh Workers Club once a week. Year 5 visited the Club and performed some songs. They then shared environmental facts they had been researching during the term. It was a positive experience for all involved and the children reflected on their visit when returning to school with the following thoughts: “I visited a lady called Laura. She was very nice. Laura listened to Shannon and I sharing our facts on ‘Koalas in Danger’.

I enjoyed singing the song ‘Fireflies’, everyone sang and performed, it was great. The elderly people in CAFE Club are wonderful. I can’t wait to visit them again!”

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD “The CAFE Club was really fun and enjoyable.

It was so nice going around to see some of the people and telling them some of the things we have been learning.” Georgia

“I enjoyed telling them about Sea Cliff Bridge and learning about what Helensburgh was like when they were little.” Nicholas “I liked sharing my facts to the first group we went to because after we explained our facts we high fived them and got our picture taken with them.” Jackson “I enjoyed talking to the older people and performing “Fireflies’. I thought it was a lot of fun and would do it again. They were very nice and loved talking and sharing with us.”

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YOUTH NEWS Holy Cross Helensburgh Rugby League

By Mrs Pam Cillero (Year 6 Teacher) On Thursday 24th May three eager footy teams from Holy Cross Helensburgh travelled to Sid Parrish Park to participate in the Rugby League Rod Wishart and Paul McGregor Shield, a gala day in which we participate every year.

A Stage 2 boys teams, Stage 3 girls team and Stage 3 boys team competed on the day. Our

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girl’s team had a coaching clinic during the first part of the day in which they learnt valuable footy skills and then played their games in the afternoon. They showed incredible determination and I think they surprised themselves with their abilities on the footy field!

All our boys teams showed great skills and most importantly, wonderful sportsmanship in all their matches. It was great seeing some of the boys who do not even play weekend footy getting in there and having a go with the support of their team mates!

We were very lucky to have the guidance and support of one of our parents Mr Greg Gaffney, who worked closely with the senior boys team. Many parents also came along and enjoyed the day with enthusiasm.

Congratulations to all teams!!! Not only did all of the children enjoy the day, but their behaviour and sportsmanship on the field was a credit – they all did Holy Cross Helensburgh proud and were an absolute pleasure to be with on the day!

Helensburgh Car Services

4294 2930 • Tune & Service • E Safety Checks • All Makes & Models • LPG Rego Checks • Blue Slips

Child Restraints Fitted John Hine (Proprietor) 187 Parkes St Helensburgh 2508

BOLLYWOOD

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Friday 31 31ststAugust August Friday

7.30pm 7.30pm

The Tops Tops The Conference Centre Centre Conference Auditorium Auditorium Bendena Garden GardenRoad Road Bendena

Stanwell Tops Tops Stanwell

Cost Cost $50*$50* per person per person Mother daughter $80* – minimum $80*special mother daughter Special age 10 years 10yrs and up

10th Year Anniversary Fundraiser for Joanne Mackay Foundation Come along for a fantastic night of Indian food, learn how to dance ‘Bollywood style’ by talented Bollywood dance instructors, and have a great girls night out. BYO.& feel free to dress up. The Joanne Mackay Breast Cancer Foundation assists local women undergoing treatment for Breast Cancer totally run by volunteers and 100% of monies raised goes directly to our patients.

Payment details: Cheque payable to the Joanne Mackay Foundation and posted to 36 Longview Crescent, Stanwell Tops 2508 or direct debit to: Act name- The Joanne Mackay Breast Cancer Foundation

Act Number- 26596485 BSB - 802-249 Illawarra Credit Union

Important Info:

Paying by direct deposit you must put your surname and number of tickets required in reference area. (so we know who you are and how many of you are coming). Tickets must be purchased before 13th August for catering purposes.

Contact: enquiries to either Helen Martin 0409780439 (or) Karen Wyght 0430385929

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NOTICES / IN MEMORIAM

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Sincere Thanks

In Memoriam

DAVENPORT, Jack 27.08.24 - 14.05.12 The family would like to express our sincere thanks for your thoughts, sympathy and kindness on Jack's passing. He will be sadly missed.

Please accept this as our thank you for the lovely flowers, cards and phone calls the family has received.

STOKES, Robert James 26.07.49 - 30.07.95 “FOREVER YOUNG” Dear Rob, 17 years have gone by since you were called home, we all miss you so very, very much. A day doesn’t go by without your name being mentioned.

We still wonder why you were taken from us far too soon!

The only reason that we can think of is, that God needed you for something bigger and better then we can ever comprehend - until we get to heaven ourselves!

Rob, until we meet again, we will never stop missing you and will never ever stop loving you!

Thanks for all the BEAUTIFUL memories you left behind!

From your loving family, and all who loved, and knew you XXX

Thank You Harry Fillery passed away on the 19.06.12 My family would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers and cards that we received, and the support that you have given us during this sad time. Thank you, Robyn Fillery

Can You Help?

Could anyone who knows about or witnessed an accident that occurred on the Old Princes Highway between Garawarra and Helensburgh in September or October 2011 please contact Sharpe Lawyers on 1300 554 020 or 0432 024 860.

Gerard The Duck NOT TO BE EATEN BUT FREE TO A GOOD HOME Gerard is a duck who'd love the company of other ducks. He is nearly 3 years of age and also loves children, but he especially loves being squirted by a hose and so of course requires a little wadding pool to swim around in. Yes, he does pooh a lot - it comes with being a duck - but he's free to a good home but is definitely not to be eaten. Call Craig Woods on 0421 356 799.

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CHURCH NEWS

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Hillcrest Christian Fellowship

Holy Cross Catholic Parish

Hillcrest House (Hillcrest Retirement Village), Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. 6pm each Sunday.

Phone Graeme Ratten on 4294 3153.

You are welcome to come and celebrate Jesus’ love for us at Holy Cross Helensburgh and St Bernadette’s Stanwell Park.

Weekend Mass Times Helensburgh: Saturday Vigil – 5:30pm.

Sunday – 9.30am.

Stanwell Park: Sunday – 8am.

Confessions: Saturday – 5pm (Helensburgh).

Weekday Masses - Helensburgh 9:15 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Catholic Women’s League – Caring for others.

Meet monthly. St. Vincent de Paul Society – Outreach to people in need. Meets monthly.

For more information please phone Parish Priest Fr. Bede North or Kerrie on 4294 1009.

Helensburgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church

Bible based, Jesus focused. Religion is out, grace is in! You're always welcome at your local Anglican Church, where there is a wide range of groups and ministries for all ages. See the website (below) for more.

Our service times are: 8.15am Stanwell Park, for all age Prayer Book service.

10am Helensburgh Family service with Kids' Club and Creche. 5pm Helensburgh-Sunday Night Live (catch the bus from Stanni Anglican at 4:45) for dinner, games and a more relaxed youth-oriented service. For more information, visit www.helensburghanglican.org

Hope Church 2508 Hope Church 2508 is a family church made up of genuine and committed people of all ages, driven by the belief that God is real and we can relate to Him on a daily basis.

It is a place where people can find the acceptance and friendship that comes from being a part of a large family, creating a positive impact in the lives of the people in our community. We believe that God will bring hope, wholeness and healing to all who will cry out to Him. We aim to be the kind of church described in the Bible through relevant teaching, meaningful worship, sincere friendships, prayer, missions, compassion and care for others.

You are most welcome to join us at our new church building at 6/17 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh at 9.30am each Sunday. For any enquiries or assistance please ring Pastors Lionel or Briga Rattenbury on 0404 803 055.

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Helensburgh Baptist Church Helensburgh Baptist Church (HBC) is a group of locals who believe that God can make a difference to the world. Hard to believe perhaps, but who else can you count on doing it?

Working within the deepest parts of our lives God can bring about real and lasting change. God has radically changed our lives and we know he wants to change yours too.

If you have ever thought about God and faith can make a difference in your life why not find out how? HBC is a friendly and laid back Church with a Sunday meeting held at the Community Centre on Walker St at 10am.

Contact James Ramsay with any further questions on 4294 8459.

Helensburgh Bushland Chapel 94 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. A place for friendly, progressive inquiry into faith and modern life.

2nd and 4th Sundays at 9.30 am, 3rd Sunday at 6pm.

Artistic, media, community, meditation, book club environmental and bushwalk events See http://bushlandchapel.net.au or 42686748 Minister available for weddings, funerals, blessing. Chapel and rooms available for use.

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Celebration Service – New Home For Hope Church 2508

Hope Church 2508 now has a brand new home in the Helensburgh Business Park on Cemetery Road. To celebrate this monumental occasion Hope Church would like you to join them for a celebration service at 9.30am on Sunday the 5th of August.

The congregation at Hope Church are very excited that after 28 years in Helensburgh they finally have a church building they own. It is a fantastic facility which provides the opportunity to run mid-week activities as well as Sunday services with children’s programs. Hope Church would like to express thanks and appreciation to Helensburgh Public School for the use of their hall during the past eighteen months.

For any enquiries or assistance please call Pastor Lionel or Pastor Briga Rattenbury on 0404 803 055.

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Property Solutions Retaining Walls Pergolas Decking Paving Landscaping Complete Makeovers Call Daniel:

0422 503 193 Lic: 151773C

CLUB NEWS

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Helensburgh VIEW Club Helensburgh VIEW Club’s get-together for July is our "Christmas in July" luncheon on Tuesday July 17, 10.45 for 11.00 am (note the earlier time) at the historic Centennial Hotel.

Our "Christmas in July" luncheon is always a fun event where we enjoy the company of our friends and invite a speaker. Visitors are welcome. If you wish to book ring Nerida on 0429 004 298 by the Wednesday before.

Our first excursion for the year was our June luncheon at Bundeena RSL Club. Our members enjoyed being picked up from Centennial Hotel and taken by bus to Bundeena. Many of our members do not get out and about much, so this was an excellent opportunity for them to enjoy the scenery and a new venue for lunch. Later in the year we hope to visit a lovely spring garden for lunch; we will organise transport again for members and visitors. For bookings please contact Marg on 4294 1484.

Joining the Helensburgh VIEW Club is rewarding: enjoying the company of like-

NEIL LYON Solicitor • Conveyancing • Wills • Administration of Deceased Estates • Challenging and Defending Wills • Power of Attorney • Enduring Guardianship • Family Law • Litigation

5 Walker Street, Helensburgh PO Box 99 Helensburgh Upstairs above the liquor shop Tel (02) 4294 2076 Fax (02) 4294 2238 Email: nlyonhelensburgh@bigpond.com

minded ladies who support the various Smith Family activities. We gain a lot of pleasure in the knowledge we are supporting a child through The Smith Family Learning for Life program. Our fundraising activities include: organising theatre groups, luncheons, trading tables etc. For more information on Helensburgh VIEW Club you can contact our secretary, Pam on 9520 5886.

Chris is taking theatre bookings for Legally Blonde at Sydney Lyric Theatre on October 20, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Capitol Theatre, 2pm on November 17. To book contact Chris on 4294 1103.

FUN 4 U HELENSBURGH PTY LTD Kindergarten - Year 6 On site at HPS! Before & After School Care 7 - 9am & 2:30 - 6:30pm Vacation Care 7.30am - 6pm Our centre is Part of the CCM System!

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CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS Rates: Up to 20 words > $5

21-30 words > $6

31-40 words (max) > $7 LOST MOBILE PHONE - If anyone found an iPhone 4S on Thursday 14/06 please ring 42942132. Owner is very upset as it has all of her children’’s photos on it. REWARD $$$ ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Call Garry on 42941929 or 0435932499 for a free quote today.

ENGLISH TUTORING: Experienced English Teacher and HSC English Marker call Iskra 0410344423 FLORIST: Wedding flowers, centrepieces, arrangements, gift baskets, presentation bouquets.

Call Julie 0418265230. Photos available.

MATHS AND PHYSICS TUTORING: in Helensburgh by experienced high school teacher.

Call Naomi on 0429 083 533.

FORMAL OR WEDDING PHOTOS DISAPPOINTING? Fly away hair? Acne?

Distracting objects or background. Let “Touch Me Up” do all your photo editing needs. Phone Tracey 4294 8303 or visit “touchmeup.com.au” DIAMOND DOG WASH SALON IN HELENSBURGH since 2006 offering heated hydrobath, grooming and clipping services.

Phone Robyn on 0428 829 788. Try our new Mobile Hydrobath service Phone Greg 0458 829 999.

MONDAY PLAYGROUP - STANWELL PARK. Monday’s 9.30-12 noon. Kids have fun whilst parents can relax. Location: Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Avenue. Contact Crystal 0425 374 402 HOLIDAY in ancient village of southern France. Two individual apartments or whole house, fully equipped, all inclusive, sleep up to 8. Secluded yet close to everything: Carcassone, Milhau, Montpellier, Canal du Midi, Pyrenees, Mediterranean beaches. $350-750 pw. occitania. holiday@gmail.com SUSAN’S JUST DANCE: Helensburgh..

Jazz/Tap/Hiphop..Great teachers..latest music.. latest moves...no pressure..great fun..3yrs to adult..boys only hiphop crew...concert each year Suth Ent Centre...call Susan for 2012 registration 4294 8366 24 Helensburgh & District Herald

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD CELEBRANT: Personalised Wedding Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies and Vow Renewal Ceremonies. Verheti Cruickshank Mobile 0401 227 665.

TENNIS COACHING OTFORD TENNIS COURT Adults and children, beginners to advanced Tennis Racquet: sales, restringing and repairs Phone Greg: 0458 829 999/4294 9599 FACE PAINTING: For Kids’ parties or special events – fairies, cats, bats and more.

Fully insured. Dressed as fairy or clownish.

Phone Monica on 0427 991 673.

FENCING: Timber and colorbond fencing.

All work guaranteed. Quality workmanship for a fair price. Phone John on 0466 340 280.

AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT: Fresh, Australian produce delivered free to your door.

Milk, bread, dairy, fruit & veg, meat, chicken and seafood. Growing organic range also available. www.aussiefarmers.com.au ph Helen for $20 off your first order 4294 4922 or 0415 916 732 CLOTHING ALTERATIONS: Zippers replaced. Hems taken up, minor repairs fixed.

Reasonable rates. Call Melinda 0419 977 658 or 4294 1619.

FACE PAINTING, GLITTER TATTOOS, BALLOON TWISTING, SPECIAL FX FACES. Available for birthday parties, fetes, preschools and special events. Fully insured.

Contact Raeleen 4294 2135.

LAWN MAGIC *Lawn Care *Weed Control *Hedge Trimming *Waste Removal *Gutter Cleaning *Water Blasting *Garden Mulching *Planting of Plants *General Maintenance.

FULLY INSURED, FREE QUOTE, CALL KYLE 0433 772 443 TUTORING K-6: Final year B Teach/ B Arts $35 per/hr I will come to you if preferred.

Contact Kate: h: 4294 2127 m: 0412 962 075 USBORNE BOOKS Quality Children’s Books for every age - babies, pre-schoolers to beginner and advanced... even adults. Teacher/ School discounts, Home Parties, Fundraisers Welcome. Extensive range (including internetlinked titles) and short door to door delivery.

Perfect Gift Ideas. Contact Annalyssa 0408 216 331 or avf3@hotmail.com CHEMICAL FREE CLEANING: Call Janine 0409 323 321 or 4294 9652.

CLASSIFIEDS STRETCH**STRENGTHEN**RELAX *Based on tai chi, yoga and pilates *All classes 1 hour $12 per class or 5 for $55 *NEW TIMES* 1st class 1/2 PRICE When: Tuesday 9.15am & 7.15pm Thursday 7.15pm Sunday 4.30pm Where: Stanwell Park Childrens Centre Stanwell Ave Stanwell Park Call Karen on 0403 789617 or 42943344 (call to book) www.stanwellpark.net. au/taichiyogapilates WORMS: Composting/Fishing, quality fresh worms in a 250gm pack (1200 to 2400 worms) $29.00, call Bill 4294 2864, 0429 942 864 PLAYGROUP - STANWELL PARK Fridays 930-12am. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, meet other mums while the kids play and have fun. Stanwell Park Childrens Centre Stanwell Ave. Contact Wendy 0403 397 751.

SHEPHARD ACADEMY of DANCE BALLET, MODERN/CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, TAP, Pre-school Fairies. Classes from 2 yrs to Advance Boys, Girls to Adults. Enquiries, Helensburgh Community Centre, or phone Shirley 0416 229 919 GARDEN SERVICE: Rejuvenate your garden for spring. Pruning, hedge trimming, weeding, clean ups and removal. Regular mowing and trimming service also available.

Free quotes. Ph Stewart 4294 9726 NUTRIMETICS: Shopping/pampering in your home, for monthly brochures, product samples, fundraising call Jenelle 4294 2864, 0407 038 799

Changes Are Coming To ensure this valued local news entity remains viable, the HDH will be introducing a few small changes in coming months.

From July 1, 2012 the classifieds will no longer be accepting listings from businesses.

The classifieds will be for the exclusive use of not-for-profit organisations such as playgroups, and for genuine for sale notices or lost and founds.

All businesses currently using the classifieds will be encouraged to take a service directory position.

The current advertising schedule is downloadable from the HDH website.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD MINI CAR MADNESS: mobile slot car track, great for kids parties or young at heart, fetes, fundraisers, school hols fun and corporate.

Ages 5-12 years. Great rates ph 4294 3494 or 0414 943 494 JASMINE SKY: Busy? Tired? Never have time for yourself? Why don’t you treat yourself to a relaxing 30min Ion Spa Foot Detox or a Reiki Treatment. Call Lee-Anne to book an Appointment Ph 4294 8882 or 0407 166 259.

HELENSBURGH PLAYGROUP: In the Hall at Helensburgh Community Centre.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00noon Lots of toys, games and craft suitable for all ages.

For further information please contact Rosemary at the Community Centre on 4294 1290.

CHEMICAL FREE CLEANING: Call Janine 0409 323 321 or 4294 9652.

ILLAWARRA NANNIES - CHILDCARE SERVICES: Connecting carers with local families across the Illawarra. Services include school holiday care, babysitting, before & after school care, nanny share and more. ph: 0426 148 888 www.illawarranannies.com.au

AdvErtisEMEnt

Lee Evans

Member for Heathcote

Contact Lee Phone: (02) 9548 0144 Fax: (02) 9548 5639 Email: heathcote@parliament.nsw.gov.au Web: leeevansheathcote.com.au Authorised by Lee Evans MP.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

MARK JONES BUILDER • New Homes • First Floor Additions • Decks & Pergolas

Call STEVE on

Trading as M&B Jones Building

0419 448 696 or 42942078

Rojo’s Riding 4 U!

Est. 1985 Lic No. 143571c

Walker Street, Helensburgh • riding tuition • beginners to intermediate • ponies supplied

Robyn Johnson 0411 147 643

AUTOMOTIVE

Helensburgh Car Services Tune & Service • E Safety Checks • All Makes & Models •Child Restraints Fitted John Hine (Proprietor)

4294 2930

187 Parkes St Helensburgh 2508

Pickering Constructions P/L New homes, renovations, decks and pergolas

‘Committed to providing quality building and carpentry services’

Call Gavin 0407 105 969 Lic# 228720C

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD TIMBER FLOORS PH 4294 9503 • MOB 0437 377 180

Owner Operator ABN 27 612 476 381 Timber Floor Preparation, Floor Sanding & Polishing, Level Sanding - Repairs, Carpet & Lino Lifts - Removal, New Floors Installed - Overlays.

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FREE QUOTES - GIVE US A CALL

CARPENTERS

Wilson’s Concreting & Resurfacing Lic No: 221563C

All general concreting Stamp – Stencil – Pebble – Excavation Council approved

Shane Wilson 0416 162 401

CARPENTER Specialising in Decks, Pergolas, Renovations, Gyprock & Plastering, Maintenance, Ins. Work.

J & D CARPENTRY John McKinlay Lic No: 46961c

Ph: 0419 970 902

BRAD MCNALLY

• Reconstruction • Decks • Renovations • Alterations

Ph: 4294 3347 Mob: 0418 430 901

L/N: 870C

Carpenter/Joiner

Servicing the area for 32 years!

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COMPUTING & DATA SERVICES

STANWELL TOPS TECHNICAL SERVICES

Home and Small Business Systems Local Support

0419 413 935 Microsoft Small Business Specialist Microsoft Certified & Microsoft Partner

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DOMESTIC SERVICES

Kristy Klean Pty Ltd All commercial and domestic cleaning

0402 962 222

PEST CONTROL Specialist in the management of all pests, weeds and termites • Free quotes Pre-purchase & termite inspections 18 yrs industry exp • Authorised exterra installer • Lic No. 1277

WINDOW CLEANING

0419 482 889

Fast reliable and friendly service * Window Cleaning - sills, screens & frames. * Gutter Cleaning * Roof Cleaning (water blasting) * House washing (soft wash with extension pole including gutters,eaves and walls)

www.flashwindowcleaning.com.au

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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GARDENING & PROPERTY

Andrew Dove • Electrician Call: 0417 776 577 ...for all your Electrical needs!

AIR

Lawn & Garden Care • Phone 0422 397 097 Fax 02 4294 2305 Email: cblandscaping@ymail.com

CONDITIONING

Wilcock Electrical & Air Conditioning Services • FULLY LICENCED FOR ALL AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL • NEW SYSTEMS SUPPLIED • ALL BRANDS INSTALLED

0418 660 835

Harry Wilcock - Lic # 210923C • L006256 • AU03162 SPLIT SYSTEM SPECIALIST

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ryan's property maintenance •Law n Mowin g•Ga rde n s•Ru bbi sh R em ov al •

“For a Professional Cut”

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188 Parkes St, Helensburgh

(formally Laurem's Beauty and Day Spa) Offering a wide range of services including beauty treatments, massage, manicures, pedicures, ear piercing, waxing, spay tans & wedding make up.

phone : 02 42944611 | shop 2 & 3 12 walker st h’burgh

ECA Tree Services

Specialising In: *Tree Removal & Trimming - Tall & Dangerous *Fully Qualified & Insured

For a free quote call

0424 637 247 HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

02 4294 1487

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direct from the organic farm to your door!

we home deliver certified organic: fruit, vegatables, eggs, bread & milk louisa@niorganics.com.au | ph: 0432 081 454

“the best in the ‘burgh” 3/115-119, Parkes Street, Helensburgh We guarantee 100% all our services or your money back.

Jane Graves

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heyHAIR beautiful SALON ph 4294 1985 14a Walker St Helensburgh

At Helensburgh Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

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Thats Reflexology!

Works on your whole body to Relax muscles Balance Hormones

Ring Val Wallington

0418 603 009 Geoff Barlow Dental Prosthetist

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

Deal directly with the person who makes your dentures

Suite 5 - 1st Floor, 1345 Princes Hwy, Heathcote 2233. Ph: 02 9545 4935 www.d-fencemouthguards.com

PAINTING

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0418 262 925

PROFESSIONAL FINISH

Call Vitaley

0421 563 301

• Painting • Plastering • Decorating • Property Maintenance • All Handyman Work

RELIABILITY & QUALITY ASSURED

Professional Designs + FREE Local Delivery!

Phone: 0403 397 751 wendy@flamefishdesigns.com.au | www.flamefishdesigns.com.au

PET CARE SERVICES Feeding, Walking & Other Services Available

Call Karen 0419 432 482

JEWELLERS & JEWELLERY SUPPLIES Appointments now available in local studio Quality Handmade Jewellery, Repairs or Sydney & Restorations Ph: 02 4294 9242 CBD Suite Alt Ph/Fax 02 9233 6847

PO Box 57 Helensburgh

kpetcare@tpg.com.au

Dog Washing, Grooming & Clipping Phone Robyn: 0428 829 788 Mobile Hydrobath Service Phone Greg: 0458 829 999

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SERVICE DIRECTORY Barkin Beauty Canine Clippery

Call Debbie Accredited Grooming Specialist

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

Ph: 0421 321 508

ROOF & GUTTERS

Andrew Stein

Roof & Gutter Specialist

0414 892 601 Ask about Guttering & Leafguards on New Metal Roofing

PLUMBING & ROOF PLUMBING

RESTAURANTS & FOOD

Quality Roof Gutters Supplied & Fitted

Kids dine free every Tuesday* *with a paying adult

Dine in (BYO) Take Away ~ Open Tues - Sun 5pm-10pm www.rayathai.com.au

Little Lily Cakes

Lic 226808c

Plumber, Roof plumber, Drainer Gasfitter and Emergency repairs Free quotes and advice

Call James 0409 875 391

home delivery to the 2508 area

birthday cakes, wedding cakes, delicious gourmet cup cakes & special orders just contact:

Phuong Ralphs 0421 390 442 email: littlelily12@hotmail.com

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD OTHER SERVICES

AD2K PUBLISHING

If you want to get yourself in print; text book, novel, poetry, non fiction or children’s stories.....CALL US Anno Domini 2000 Pty Ltd - 16 YEARS IN BUSINESS Richard Paine, 91 The Crescent, Helensburgh 2508 ad2000book@bigpond.com Ph: 4294 8452 Mob: 0417 294 563 Fax: 4294 3963

Call or SMS

0421 566 312

Self Storage • Available Now • Clean & Secure

Bensons Conveyancing Service Lic#1061701 Kirsi Benson J.P

3 Wills Place / PO Box 445 Helensburgh NSW 2508 dkbenson@zipworld.com.au

Tel: 4294 4915 Fax: 4294 8576

• Easy Access • Short & Long Term

0418 276 158 • 4294 1917

FIRE WOOD

MIXED HARDWOOD FREE local delivery - 7 days Bill & Stuart McWilliam 0429 942 864 4294 2864

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bluegum Diary 17 JULY: VIEW club xmas in July luncheon, Centennial Hotel.

26 JULY: Helensburgh and District Historical Society meeting, Old Mine Surgery, Parkes Street, 7.30pm.

29 JULY: Helensburgh and District Historical Society Open Day, Old Mine Surgery, Parkes Street, 10.00am – 2.00pm.

5 AUGUST: Helensburgh and District Historical Society Open Day, Old Mine Surgery, Parkes Street, 10.00am – 2.00pm.

B.S.S.

ENGINEERING 0418 406 279

No Job Welding & Machining General Machinery Repairs Too Small

Unit 14/17 Cemetery Road Helensburgh Business Park 2508 OPEN 7 DAYS

Are you interested in advertising?

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21 AUGUST: VIEW club luncheon, TBA. 25 AUGUST: Holy Cross street stall for Dannielle Crabb. For more information please phone Jenny on 0410 579 169, or Bede on 4294 1530.

15 SEPTEMBER: Helensburgh Public School Fete.

26 OCTOBER: Helensburgh Public School Art and Craft Fair.

24 NOVEMBER: Holy Cross Parish street stall .

WRITER’S BOOT CAMP

COME FOR THE DAY - OR COME TO STAY and get yourwriting project started or completed Negotiate beforehand for either a ‘gently persuasive’ or ‘robust yelling’ style of mentoring from Karen.

Mob: 0412 787 873 KarenAnneLane@hotmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD WAVES 2508 News

Preschool Music Classes Starting from Term 3, Easy Teach Music in partnership with Hope Church 2508 will be holding preschool Music classes. These classes will be taught by Mel Sommerville and are a great way to introduce your child to the fun of music as well as connecting with other parents at the morning tea provided.

Enrolments are now open, please call Mel on 0412 420 473.

By Brian Taylor, Vice President WAVES 2508 WAVES Members enjoyed a trip on Sydney Harbour aboard the Steam Tug “The Waratah�

Morning Tea and Lunch onboard plus a very extensive trip around our beautiful Harbour and an ongoing commentary from the volunteer Guide.

WAVES 2508 Members were rocked around by the Sydney Harbour WAVES especially when crossing the heads, but no reports of seasickness, only oohs and arrs as we rocked from side to side..

WAVES would like to remind the HDH readers that our raffles are on every Friday night at the Centennial Hotel with great prizes of meat trays and chicken and vegetable trays plus a jackpot draw, so come along and join in the fun.

Tickets on sale from 6pm and the draw starts at 6.30pm.

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CLUB NEWS Fellowship of First Fleeters South Coast Chapter I would like to tell you of a group of Scottish women convicts and their children who were transported to Tasmania in 1838.

In the early 19th century, crofters and villagers streamed into the burgeoning cities of Scotland.

Families splintered and seperated. Orphan girls, single mothers and women on their own, all struggled to feed and clothe themselves and their children.

For some, petty theft became a way of life.

Any woman deemed "habit and reputation" of a thief, might find herself before the High Court of Justice. There she would be tried for yet another minor theft and sentenced to transportation "beyond seas".

The ship ATWICK was used for this purpose and she arrived in Hobart in 1838.

Instead of serving time in prison, the women were sent to work as unpaid servants in the houses of settlers.

Feisty Scottish convicts, anaccustomed to bowing and scraping, often irritated their middle class employers, who charged them with insolence, refusing to work or getting drunk!

A stint in the CASCADES Female Factory became their punishment. The name CASCADES, was given to the Tasmanian factory, to avoid confusion with Female Factories in other states.

The Scottish children must have been stunned when the door closed behind them and they found themselves locked into the nursery yard.

They stood in a small courtyard, paved with flagstones, without a tree, bush or even a blade of grass. The nursery yard was a prison for babies and children.

Those who didn't arrive on the convict transports were born to mothers who became pregnant while working as assigned servants.

Pregnant convicts were returned to the factory to give birth, then went into the nursery to breast feed until the babies were weaned at nine months.

At that time, mother and baby were seperated; mothers returned to "crime class" to serve her punishment for becoming pregnant, then back to work she went.

The babies stayed in the factory nursery until they were two, then sent off to orphan schools.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD if they had stayed in Scotland. These children were schooled and wore leather trousers with unlined moleskin jackets. The trousers, according to the School Master, "had little warmth, chafed the skin, cannot be cleaned and when wet, are very cold and flabby." "At times they emit an offensive smell."

The boys slept in hammocks and ate standing up. The ATWICK boys had the advantage of learning to read, write, and learn arithmetic.

Many were apprenticed when they turned 14 years, and we hope became good citizens of Australia. What a hard start!

The Stars: Cancer

By Danielle Lee There has been some financial burden eating away at you.

It has been a huge weight on your shoulders and it is pushing you down, making you feel as though you are going to drown from it. Take time to evaluate what is important to you and change strategies to attain a brighter future.

CLUB NEWS Stanwell Park CWA Turns 65 With a many achievements over the years, some of which include: activities to preserve the local environment, assistance and links to health centres, community organisations, schools, churches, businesses and charitable donations, the CWA has been the hub of the Stanwell Park community and are to be congratulated!

The CWA President for many years, Mrs Elaine Pugh is a mine of information regarding the history and earlier days of CWA. She recalls with fond memories starting the Mother and Baby Clinics in Stanwell Park which were a godsend to mothers in the far northern suburbs.

Her recollections are very interesting and have been recorded for those who would like to know more.

To celebrate this special event the CWA are combining the birthday celebrations with their annual International Day celebrations. There will be a luncheon held on Tuesday July 31 from 12.00 noon at the CWA Hall. The country of study for International Day is Timor Leste which should prove very interesting.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Guest speakers and children from Stanwell Park Primary School will be performing and sharing their knowledge of this country.

For more information contact Carol Pugh on 4294 1343 or Maura O’Sullivan 4285 4750.

Helensburgh Historical Society The Helensburgh Historical Society is searching for a photo of the founder of our town, Charles Harper (1835-1888). We have made several enquiries which have not been successful and we would like to know if anyone can help.

For “Family History Week” in July – August, the Old Mine Surgery with be open on Sundays July 29 and August 5, 10.00am to 2.00pm, visitors welcome.

The society requires volunteers to help with the archiving of records. If you can spare a few hours a week or month to help sorting documents, filing, photocopying and scanning old photos, old newspapers etc, please contact our Research Officer and Archivist, Jenny 4294 2877.

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Term 3 - U3A Stanwell Park Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, (behind Hillcrest Village) Term 3 promises to be interesting and full of information on a variety of subjects. Last term we mentally, emotionally and visually were transported to Russia, Antarctica, Britain, Germany; convict Australia and into the future.

This term our journeys will take us to Vietnam, Henry VIII’s England, 21st century China, Antarctica and convict Australia. Don’t miss a moment! Visitors welcome.

Term 3: Monday July 16, 9.30 am - 6 wives of Henry VIII - Jacqui Brough Monday July 23, 9.30 am – Vietnam - Michael Adams (Includes our 7th Birthday celebrations) Monday July 30, 9.30 am - Oliver Cromwell - David Goss Monday August 6 (Holiday) Monday August 13, 9.30 am - My Trip to China - Jim Powell

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Monday August 20 9.30 am - Da Vinci - Jenny Lee-Robins Monday August 27, 9.30 am - Antarctica (pt 2) - Virginia Cawsey Monday September 3, 9.30 am - Mary Bryant, convict - Betty Warn Monday September 10, 9.30 am - Mary Bryant, convict - Betty Warn For further information contact Jenny on 4294 3475.

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SPORT Keep it Simple!

By Elaine Bolton Helen Keller said “We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough”. This is particularly true when trying to get fit, lose weight and transform your body. It doesn’t really matter how scientific or ideal your exercise program or nutrition plan is; it is mainly about showing up and getting the training done week in, week out, month after month, and eating the right foods most of the time. Many people start a program but don’t finish it. Many also spend hours reading websites, books and magazines to get ideas, only to become paralysed by the conflicting advice.

It all starts with knowing what you want to change and why. Know what drives you and what keeps you motivated. Once you have this worked out, you need to visualize yourself having already achieved your goals. This may feel a little strange at first, but is a powerful tool for helping you change. Run through your goals and visualization every day.

When it comes to exercise, some exercise programs are of course better than others.

However, making a decision and doing something is far better than doing nothing, and having any kind of progressive program is better than stumbling along without a plan. Taking the first step, and starting with the most convenient type of exercise will at least get you started, and help you work out what times you can make available for exercise. Once it’s a habit, you can work on improving your routine to get better results.

It is now known that we only have a limited amount of willpower. This means you don’t want to rely on willpower alone to make improvements to your lifestyle. Having a source of motivation and inspiration will be helpful: perhaps a pair of jeans two sizes too small placed in a prominent place at the front of your wardrobe; a picture of someone looking fit and confident or a picture of a holiday destination stuck on your fridge. In addition, make sure you surround yourself with supportive people who won’t try and hold you back. It’s well known that when you are trying to lose weight or get fit, some people will try and drag you back down to their level and stop you from being successful. The best bet is just to stay away from these people. There will be times when you will hit obstacles. Where possible, anticipate these and have a strategy. If trying to eat more healthily, remove all temptation

from your house, especially those items that are trigger foods. Don’t kid yourself. When most people bake chocolate chip cookies, they intend to eat some of them, even if the cookies were supposedly for the kids.

Keep a record of everything. It could be a journal or blog and should be used to keep track of your meals, workouts, stress and energy levels, so you can see what is working and what isn’t.

It will keep you accountable, but it needs to be filled in every day, even when you do something you don’t want to write down, like eating a whole packet of biscuits.

Lastly, get rid of the word try! This really means “I am giving myself an out because I’m not sure if I’m completely committed to doing this”. You will always be able to find an excuse or rationalization to not do something. As Yoda in Star Wars said “Do….or do not. There is no ‘try’”.

Women who would like some motivation, support and inspiration to totally transform their bodies can join the 10 week Transform for Women program starting at Mind the Gap, the week starting July 16. Further details at www. mindthegapyogafitness.com or call Elaine on 0417 679 639.

Elaine Bolton is an experienced Personal Trainer, CrossFit Instructor & Triathlon Coach at Mind the Gap Yoga & Fitness. She can be contacted on the above number or email: physicalpursuit@bigpond.com

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SPORT Helensburgh Women’s Bowling Club Report

By Beatrice Gallagher, Publicity Officer Our ladies meet at the Workers Club each Tuesday morning at 9.30 am. We are a very sociable group who enjoy our bowling, for both the exercise and the company.

So if you would like to meet some new friends, come along! Lenore Bartlem, our secretary, can be contacted on 4294 1472 if you would like more information.

May 22: Our Pairs competition continued this week with Shirley Cassidy & Rhonda Christie enjoying the win over r/up Joan Gardner & June McCotter. Judith Starky had a great day – taking home both the daily prize and the fruit & vegies – congratulations Judith!

May 29: Birthday Celebrations today!

President Shirley and Secretary Lenore welcomed President Thelma from District and three of her team, along with visitors from many clubs who made the trip to join us on our 57th Birthday.

Monique Napper - 0423 491 538 Sharyn Curry - 0435 808 319 Dirk ten Cate – 0413 785 073

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Thanks to the ladies who came in the day before to set up the beautifully decorated tables – many favourable comments were expressed by our visitors. Helensburgh once again prepared a wonderful morning tea, including June McCotter’s famous cream “poufs”. After indulging and chatting over morning tea, we moved out to the green for our bowls game where socialising was more a priority than winning!

Once Bowls Organiser Rhonda Christie rang the bell, we were back inside for a quick drink before lunch. The club and bistro staff did a great job preparing and serving lunch – the feedback from everyone was excellent. Tom Williams and Kevin Rhodes from the Men’s Bowling Club joined us for lunch and we must thank them for their good wishes and support. We did pretty well on the prize front with June McCotter, Wendy Britten, June Killham and Carol Dixon taking home some goodies.

Thanks to Robyn Single for her lovely crocheted rug donated as a prize – there were many eyes on it but Carol Dixon was the lucky one who took it home. Thanks to Wendy Britten’s daughter for the idea of giving a souvenir bag to each person, and to Wendy, Shirley and everyone else who helped put it together – it was a real hit!

As we said our goodbyes, we were reminded that we are fortunate to be involved in this wonderful bowling fraternity! A special thanks to all for making the day a great celebration.

June 5: Our AGM was held today and President Shirley handed over her badge to incoming President June McCotter. Other positions include Vice Presidents: Shirley Cassidy and Judith Starky, Secretary: Lenore Bartlem, Treasurer: Wendy Britten, Bowls Organiser: Rhonda Christie with her team Joan Gardner, Helen Haynes and Elaine Smith, Social: Robyn Single.

Congratulations to all the Office Bearers and hope you enjoy the year ahead.

We braved the wind and got out on the green for a couple of social games: winners Carol Dixon and Janet Smith, r/up June Killham and Jenny Mason; winners: Wendy Britten & Ann Jackson, r/up June McCotter and Ann Jackson; winners: Helen Haynes and Beatrice Gallagher, r/up Joan Gardner and Elaine Smith.

Must say it was good to come in out of the wind. The daily prize went to Joan Gardner and the fruit and vegies to Beatrice Gallagher.

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The Sea Eels Heading North And South For The Winter

By Karl Weber The Sea Eels have been on the road recently and we enjoyed the hospitality of the Cronulla RSL Swimming Club and the Bulli Sea Lions Winter Swimming Club. We have a relationship with both of these clubs as all three clubs allow mixed membership and competition. This means men and women are members and compete against each other in time-handicapped races.

On May 20 we journeyed north to swim against the Cronulla RSL team based at Gunnamatta Bay. They usually swim in the ocean, but opt to challenge us in the darker waters of the bay where it is at least three degrees colder.

The weather was a little bit dark as well but not enough to deter the swimmers from competing in a variety of races including relays and 200m timed swims. Let's just say the cold water was the winner on the day as many looked for a postswim ale to rejuvinate the spirit.

On June 3 we took part in the annual Sea Eels vs the Sea Lions 'Jimmy Johns' trophy swim.

Each year we take turns in hosting, and this years

Our President Peter McDonald tries to understand the rules behind the ‘Jimmy Johns’ relay trophy.

event was held at Bulli Ocean Pool, located at Waniora Point, Bulli. The 'Jimmy Johns' trophy event is an annual event that has been challenged for more than 20 years between our two clubs.

The hardest part of the relay competition is actually working out the specific rules associated with the swim. The regulations are very flexible and always allow Bulli some level of superior standing when it comes to the final rankings.

Stanwell Park had more than 20 swimmers make the journey south and we can hold our heads high when it came to competing in the relay. Whilst we didn't end up working out how to win the event, we were compensated with another huge lunch spread and enjoyed a cleansing beer at Bulli Workers Club whilst we pondered the mysteries of the 'home ground' advantage. Bulli always go above and beyond in terms of accommodating our touring team and we thank them for all of their generous efforts.

We look forward to next year when we host both clubs at Coalcliff pool. If any swimmers are interested in joining us, meet us at Coacliff pool at 9am on Sunday mornings.

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Sneaky Salmons Back-To-Back Winners

By Kristy Poole On Tuesday May 15, a cold autumn night at the Helensburgh Netball Club courts, the Sneaky Salmons were victorious in a tough grand final game against the Cruisers, despite being a player down. The game was a great showcase of Helensburgh’s young and experienced local talent. The grand final was a great finale to a successful summer night netball competition that ran from February to May this year.

The competition which ran on Tuesday nights is now in its 12th year. Last year’s competition was forced to take a break because the globes had blown in the floodlights, and they were difficult to replace due to the age of the lights. The light globes have now been replaced with a grant from Peabody Metropolitan Coal and the help of John Dawes Electrical, allowing the summer night competition to start again and making the club ready for the winter season. The club gives a HUGE thank you to both these local businesses for their assistance.

This local competition has provided the opportunity for many local ladies to participate in netball close to home. Many use it as a training session and warm-up for the winter season. It provides an opportunity for ladies to return to the game or for new players to try a new sport with friends. The competition sees a variety of players and playing levels. The competition is played in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with many laughs heard on the courts, and provides a regular 7-a-side game.

The next summer competition will begin in September, playing through to December, on Tuesday nights. Cost is $40 for players already registered and $80 for new players. Cost includes insurance with Netball NSW. Teams and individual registrations are welcome on Tuesday August 21, 7:30-8:30 pm at the netball courts.

Email kristypoole@hotmail.com for any enquiries or for a team registration form.

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Dance Academy Dance and drama classes in our purpose built studio!

Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary & Hip Hop. Tiny Tots to Adults, all ages are catered for.

Our Showgroup performs on stage!

Contact Fleur on 0448 425 594 fleurdelisdance@hotmail.com Dance Studio located at, 26C Walker Street ~ Entry from Club Lane ~ Helensburgh, NSW 2508 Private lessons available. All ages and levels welcome.

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Tigers RLFC - Round 10 Clean Sweep The sun certainly shone on the Tigers for the round 10 home games against Dapto.

June 30 Results: Ladies League: Helensburgh Tigers 60 - Dapto 0 This was an especially great result as the ladies backed up from a busy week and multiple games, having five players representing NSW! U18’s: Helensburgh Tigers 24 – Dapto 4 Reserve Grade: Helensburgh Tigers 56 – Dapto 8 1St Grade: Helensburgh Tigers 44 – Dapto 10 In round 11 the Tigers take on competition powerhouse - Wests at Helensburgh.

Show your support and head on down to Rex Jackson Oval on Saturday July 7. Games start at

11am. Local singer/songwriter Sammy Baker will be playing at the clubhouse post-match.

Go Tigers!

The Helensburgh Sportman’s Dinner Annual Fundraising Event The Tigers RLFC are pleased to announce their annual fundraising dinner will be held on August 4 at the Helensburgh Workers Sports and Social Club from 6.30pm.

Special guests include league legend Wendell Sailor and boxing/waterskiing TV personality Lauryn Eagle - along with live comedy.

Tickets are $75 each and cover a two course dinner with assorted beer and wine to accompany.

Limited tickets are available (Tables consist of 10 people).

To book your ticket contact the club secretary Stephen.rolfe@iinet.net.au or call 0418 758 099 or Col Doran on 0423 934 586

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