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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, Easter always brings a smile as I remember my childhood. Raised in New Guinea long before Independence I was incredibly fortunate to be part of a genera6on that witnessed first hand the coming together of primi6ve and modern cultures. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
At the forefront of this amazing merging were the dedicated flocks of Lutherans, Catholics and Bap6sts with a good spread of Seventh Day Adven6sts to add to the mix. For the Territorians of the day it was blessing to have these churches pushing for territory because, as they did so, they opened up travel with runways, je?es and roads. Their task was to Save Lives which meant that as soon as they declared a village as “theirs” they built a Haus Lotu (church) and began the process of conver6ng souls. This is where the fun began because most of the tribes had their own spirits, their own idols, supers66ons and even more challenging, their own language. It was decided that there needed to be a common language introduced that could fast track biblical teaching and the conveying of new rules to be policed by the new administrators who somehow had become the ones in control. The language was to become Tok Pisin. The complexi6es of the modern world s6ll couldn't be explained in Tok Pisin as the people had no idea of the outside world. That included the stories around the BIG spirit that all these new comers believed in. It seemed that each white church believed in the same Big Spirit called GOD but then argued about whose God was best. One fond memory was on the Sepik where the village of Yawabak were Seventh Day Adven6sts but neighbouring Ava6p had four Chris6an denomina6ons, each with their own Haus Lotu, all compe6ng for souls. There were Catholics, Wesleyans, Presbyterians, and Pentecostals who scared the bejesus out of everyone by speaking in tongues as if overcome by local puripuri jungle spirits. Along with all the other trimmings of Tok Pisin came the days of the week—Saturday and Sunday. The locals were now confused that there was an almighty GOD who said that you had to go to church on Sunday with the very same GOD saying that Saturday was the day. But the Saturday GOD did not allow you to consume pork or fish without scales (such as the eel) and you weren’t allowed to chew betelnut. This made it hard for the Seventh Day Adven6sts to get a foot in the door in Avadip but they had a plan. They would win the Avadip locals over by building a church, plan6ng an Easter tree out the front that grew, and distributed s6cks of tobacco aHer service and they even distributed a chocolate to anyone man who came to the service without his weapons. The chocolates were liIle eggs in foil, white from being frozen and thawed too any 6mes. And they were offered as sikin blong Jisis (skin of Jesus—body of Christ). It worked. Over 6me the SDA congrega6on learnt that alcohol was beIer than betel nut, that chicken, snake and crocodile were allowed instead of pork (pork also played a major role as currency for bride price and payback) and that at the end of every Saturday service the “Easter Tree” delivered s6ck tobacco. So my first encounter with Easter was a liIle skewed by the stories beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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editorial that the churches were offering of a single God crea6ng the en6re world instead of the many spirits who did a bit of this and a bit of that forming rivers, jungle, food and animals. We I was young15th the 2017 spirits were preIy scary. Sanguma, who would wait outside your hut at night and rip Vol 16 September 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 your head from its neck if you went out to have a pee. It took me a while to work out this was a way to keep liIle kids in bed and have them go to the toilet before they went to sleep. The church in PNG actually delivered quite a lot to the development of the country. The incredible runways that gave access to the remotest regions were generally put in by church groups as they pushed the fron6ers to find more souls to save. I was fortunate enough to see some of the remotest of these and in each village there would be a dedicated church member holding s6ck tobacco in one hand a bible in the other delivering, as best as able, the story of Christ that included the fact that He was stuck up on a cross, died, put in a cave for days and then came back to life only to then ascend to the sky to see his Father. To tell that story in Tok Pisin is on a par with the Na6onal News broadcast at the 6me describing to the people of PNG that man had landed on the Moon. Papua New Guinea, though home to some of the best cocoa in the world, isn’t the best place to have chocolate. It melts. So my first encounter with the gluIony of Easter Eggs came in the 1970’s when I arrived in Australia and discovered the chocolate frenzy around Easter. Eggs, Rabbits, Chickens. And then came the Bilbys. Added to this were the hot cross buns. Easter was a major public holiday that seemed to have more to do with not working than having any reference to the crucifixion of Jesus, his death at Calvary or his return from the cave all bright eyed and bushy tailed several days later. I learnt that the Greek, Serbian and Russian Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian, which means their Orthodox Easter is on a different day. I also learnt from my travels in India that Hindus don’t believe in the Jesus story but conveniently have their own which relates that the world originally developed from a single egg. Easter in India is therefore allowably chocolate egg mad. Time spent in the Philippines during Easter does reveal the religious significance of the 6me but it goes hand in hand with grand feas6ng and chocolate eggs. We now have Easter eggs and hot cross buns on the shelves all year round. For an outsider it might first appear that we are incredibly pious and pay con6nued tribute to the resurrec6on. But we all know the reality is that most of us no longer pay any heed to Jesus, Ben Hur reruns, Moses par6ng the seas or aIending church services and instead enjoy a four day weekend that has now become our God Given right never to be taken away. Meanwhile I am s6ll back there in the 1960’s watching the argy-bargy of churches saying that their church is beIer than the other church, that their bible is the only true word and that if you don’t follow them you wont get chocolate. Un6l next—lei beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Weekday night closure of the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
Motorists are advised the Snowy Mountains Highway will be closed at night from 19 April in both direc6ons at night at Brown Mountain between WaIle and Buckleys roads. The highway will be closed between 7pm and 7am, Sunday to Thursday for eight weeks from 19 April, weather permi?ng, to allow for maintenance work to be carried out including slope stabilisa6on following recent heavy rainfall. Detours for will be in place for both light and heavy vehicles via the Princes Highway or Imlay Road and the Monaro Highway and is expected to add up to 1.5 hours to journeys. Work will also be carried out during the day between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday under single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h. Delays of up to 15 minutes can be expected. A single lane closure will be in place on three weekends during the work, including 1 and 2, 8 and 9 and 15 and 16 May. No Over Size Over Mass vehicle travel through Brown Mountain will be permiIed unless prior arrangements have been made with the project team. Motorists are advised to drive to the condi6ons and follow the direc6ons of signs and traffic control. Transport for NSW thanks the community for its pa6ence while work is carried out. For the latest traffic updates call 132 701, visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App.
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Local Hero Award 2021 nomina*ons open Eurobodalla Council is seeking nomina6ons for its Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Local Award, 28Hero December 7th,which 2017 recognises residents who Vol 48 April 27th 2018 make outstanding contribu6ons to the Eurobodalla community. Nominees might be people responsible for noteworthy acts of compassion, generosity, bravery or ingenuity or volunteers who go above and beyond. The award was now in its fourth year. Nomina6ons for the Local Hero Award opened Monday 29 March and close Friday 30 April 2021. Nominate now at www.esc.nsw.gov.au/news-andevents/whats-on/local-hero-award or for help or more informa6on contact Council’s Anna Waters Above: Local Hero 2020 joint winner Mathew Hatcher with South on 4474 1358. Coast Dona ons Logis c Team colleagues Lisa Ann McKenzie and Aymee Wise.
Changed traffic condi*ons on Princes Highway between Termeil and Batemans Bay Motorists are advised of con6nued changed traffic condi6ons on the Princes Highway between Termeil and Batemans Bay to carry out tree removal work to maintain the safety and resilience of the transport network. Work will con6nue to be carried out on weekdays between 7am and 5pm un6l late April 2021, weather permi?ng. No work will be carried out on weekends. Work will not be carried out over the Easter long weekend and during the NSW school holiday period. Traffic control, lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/ h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists during work hours. Stop/slow traffic control will be in place and traffic may be stopped in both direc6ons with delays of up to 10 minutes expected. Motorists are advised to drive to the condi6ons and follow the direc6ons of signs and traffic control. Since August 2020, Transport for NSW has removed trees at risk of falling or impac6ng the Princes Highway between Nowra and Eden to improve the resilience of the transport network. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Big Easter weekend ahead It’s looking like a bumper Easter weekend on the south coast, with Eurobodalla Council repor6ng 84 per cent of the Vol 16 September 15th 2017 shire’s accommoda6on 28 April December 7th, 2017 booked. Vol 48 27th 2018 This is great news for businesses and a busy 6me is expected on Eurobodalla’s beaches and roads. In response to community feedback, ranger patrols on beaches will be stepped up over the school holidays to make sure dog owners are doing the right thing. Dog owners should make sure their pet is always under effec6ve care and control. This means they can’t jump up on people, even if the dog owner thinks this is friendly behaviour. And we all hate dog poo on our beaches and streets – please scoop the poop! Residents and visitors should check arrangements for dogs at signposted beach entry points. The full list of off-lease, 6meshare and dog prohibited areas can be found on Council’s website. Rangers will also be out and about making sure everyone s6cks to the parking rules. Avoid a fine and check any signposted restric6ons before you park the car. Eurobodalla’s beaches have been impacted by the recent heavy rains and you might see your favourite spot is a bit murky or has debris on the shoreline or in the water. The good news is Council’s Beachwatch test results in today show all Eurobodalla beaches have sa6sfactory water quality. Most roads have re-opened following last week’s flooding, leaving just Centenary Drive at Narooma between Williamson Drive and Apex Park with one lane closed and under traffic lights. Eurobodalla’s unsealed roads have sustained significant damage in the floods, and motorists should exercise cau6on. Loads limits have been placed on Araluen Road and Nerrigundah Mountain Road, and Araluen Road remains closed at the landslip site 32km west of Moruya, with a residents-only detour in place. The load limits are 10 tonnes for Araluen Road between Merricumbene and Pigeon Gully (towards the Queanbeyan-Palerang border) and five tonnes for Nerrigundah Mountain Road from Cadgee Mountain Road turnoff to the village of Nerrigundah. The new roundabout at Ford Street in Moruya opened to traffic in the early hours of this morning aHer a successful installa6on over three nights. Double demerits are in force over the Easter weekend and motorists should take it easy on the roads and drive to condi6ons. Lock your car, it’s the law, and boaters, lock your trailer and double-check your hitch before driving home. There’s some great events on this weekend, including the Tilba Easter Fes6val on Saturday, a giant cake and book sale at the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, also on Saturday, as well as some fabulous art and photographic exhibi6ons, plus lots more.
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Easter Perfect Time To Use Dine & Discover Nsw Vouchers If you haven't already, don't forget to download and use your Dine & Discover NSW vouchers over the Easter break and school holidays. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Dine Discover NSW 28 & December 7th, 2017vouchers are divided into two categories: Vol 48 April 27th 2018
2 x $25 vouchers to spend at dining businesses (restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, clubs) 7 days a week 2 x $25 vouchers to spend on ac6vi6es with arts and tourism businesses (cultural ins6tu6ons, live music, arts venues) 7 days a week. Download now: hIps://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transac6on/apply-dine-discover-nsw-vouchers EASTER is a *me for chocolate and hot cross buns. Unfortunately both of these are highly toxic to dogs so care needs to be taken when these 'food' items are around. Inges6ng raisins, currants and sultanas can lead to kidney failure and large amounts of chocolate (which contains theobromine) can produce muscle tremors, seizures, an irregular heartbeat, internal bleeding or a heart aIack. Hiding Easter eggs? Count how many you are pu?ng out. Put your dog away whilst the children search. Make sure all have been found before your dog is allowed back in the backyard or wherever else you have hidden the eggs. If you think your dog may be suffering from inges6ng hot cross buns or chocolate during the Easter holiday period, contact your vet immediately.
Batemans Bay locals encouraged to learn to save a life St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) is urging Batemans Bay locals to learn first aid, with first aid courses now reopening in the local area. St John Ambulance NSW CEO, Sarah Lance, says it's a 6mely reminder for people to learn first aid. "Everyone in the community should know how to respond to a first aid emergency, but also be able recognise when you need to seek medical help — whether that's calling an ambulance or visi6ng a GP." According to a study conducted in 2017, only 5% of Australians are first aid trained. This is one of the lowest rates in the world. From April 22, St John Ambulance NSW will be running first aid training once a month out of the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. These courses will run from 8.30am to 4.30pm and will be available for members of the public, focusing on encouraging people to learn first aid including life-saving techniques such as CPR, and how to use equipment like a defibrillator. "Knowing first aid saves lives, and you just never know when you're going to need it. Being prepared can make a difference to your safety, and that of your family, work colleagues, or the wider community." St John Ambulance NSW offer basic, advanced and online first aid training suitable for at home or the workplace. Courses will run from April 22 on a monthly basis. To book into a course or to find out more, please visit www.stjohnnsw.com.au or call 1300 785 646. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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State of the art hearing clinic comes to Narooma A new, purpose-designed hearing clinic has opened in Narooma. Audiologist Annemarie Narraway has fiIed out the prac6ce to provide the best auditory care possible. This has included double glazing the windows, affixing foam ma?ng to the walls and even moun6ng her grandmother’s an6que Persian rug to the walls for Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 an element that is as aesthe6cally pleasing as it is func6onal. “My rooms are dedicated to improving people’s lives through hearing,” Annemarie said. No expense has been spared when it comes to the equipment Annemarie is using in her prac6ce as well. sourcing integrated hardware and soHware from a Danish manufacturer. “It’ll be more seamless and integrated so that I can spend more focused 6me with my clients and don’t have to spend as much 6me transferring data manually,” she said Going to these lengths to ensure her prac6ce can deliver the best care is part of Annemarie’ overall philosophy of pu?ng her clients first. “My approach is to get the best possible outcome for the client,” she said. As an independent audiologist, Annemarie brings over 21 years of experience to each of her consulta6ons, without needing to meet company or supplier targets. Having moved to the South Coast in the past few years, Annemarie saw a need for specialised hearing care for everyone in the community. Annemarie has applied for permission to perform services through the help of various funding supports, such as Medicare, Program for DVA and pensioners as well as having plans in place to support through NDIS. “I have addi6onal, recent training in numerous wax removal techniques. Instead of using a syringe to blast out the wax - the risk of damaging the eardrum is quite high for that - I’ll be using other techniques such as manual removal or a vacuum- suc6on machine.” Annemarie will also be providing DPOAE tes6ng as an addi6onal diagnos6c tool, this can be especially useful when tes6ng hearing in children. The test measures a 6ny echo that ear cells produce and can predict hearing loss or changes to hearing func6on. “Even if I don’t get any subjec6ve responses from a child I can get objec6ve responses, that adds to a fuller picture,” said Annemarie. Recently moved to Narooma, Annemarie will be volunteering at the Mainly Music program that enables parents and carers of young children to spend 6me with their children with music while providing paren6ng support. “So much growth and development is happening for young children and music and language are intertwined in improving communica6on. With a background in speech pathology and hearing I wanted to assist the program.” Named Hear Well-Live Well, the prac6ce can be found behind the shoe shop in Narooma. In Central Arcade shop 3/114 Wagonga Street, Narooma. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Free holiday skateboarding workshops Vol 16 September 15th 2017
28 April December 7th, 2017 Sydney-based Collec6ve will return to Vol 48 27thTotem 2018 Eurobodalla in the Easter school holidays to run free skateboarding workshops at five different loca6ons.
The workshops are an opportunity for kids aged six and over to enhance their skateboarding skills – whether they’re confident skaters wan6ng to advance or just learning. Par6cipants will be encouraged to go at their own pace, learning both the physical and crea6ve elements of skateboarding, under the guidance of Totem coaches. The workshops will be held from 10am to 1.30pm at Narooma Skate Park on Tuesday 6 April, Moruya Skate Park on Wednesday 7 April, Broulee skate bowl on Thursday 8 April, Batemans Bay Skate Park on Friday 9 April and South Durras Skate Park on Saturday 10 April. Skateboards will be available to borrow on the day. Limited places are available – registra6on is via Eventbrite.com.au – search ‘Totem Collec6ve’.
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Bermagui all-inclusive playground open The all-inclusive playground in Bermagui’s Apex Park is open in 6me for the Easter break and school holidays. Member for Bega, Constance welcomed the delivery of Vol 16 September 15th Andrew 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 this playground, which was funded under the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communi6es Fund to the tune of $376,507 with a contribu6on from Council. “People of all ages, abili6es and mobility levels need outside ac6vi6es for play and social reasons,” Mr Constance said. “This playground will provide our local and visi6ng children and families with a func6onal, safe and imagina6ve play space. “It will also complement the exis6ng open spaces and beau6ful natural environment to provide a mee6ng place for the community.” Bega Valley Shire Council’s Recrea6on and Natural Assets Coordinator, John Turville said Apex Park was selected as the preferred site following an extensive community consulta6on process.
Above: Children from Bermagui Preschool and Narooma High School, teachers, Council staff and invited guests celebrate the opening of the new Bermagui all-inclusive playground.
“This inclusive playground has been designed to the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play guidelines, which means all paths and park furniture are accessible to all as well as the inclusion of two accessible carparking bays. “It features play items that will enable all children to play together in an environment focussed on inclusiveness. “Play items include a dual cableway with inclusive seat, an inclusive carousel, trampoline, rope tower with slide, dual bay swings with basket swing and nature-based play items, such as a hollow log, balance logs
Mogo Gains New Yarning Circle Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP joined with the Mogo school community, local Aboriginal elders and community members to officially open the new Yarning Circle at Mogo Public School, thanks to $15,000 under the Local Schools Community Fund. “This fantas6c new yarning circle will help to create an inclusive and healing space for our kids and connect them with the local indigenous culture,” Fiona Phillips said. Mrs Phillips said it was par6cularly heartening to see members from the local business community who had provided goods and services towards the project aIend today’s opening, in a true show of community spirit. The Local Schools Community Fund provides grants of between $1,000 and $20,000 to local schools for projects which benefit students and the school community. Schools across the Gilmore electorate have received $200,000 towards great projects like this one with Fiona Phillips’ support. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Live Life Seniors Week | April 2021 Never too old - seniors expo | Moruya The Seniors Expo is a celebra6on of healthy aging in Eurobodalla, showcasing the range of services and
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food, entertainment, and a special vintage car display! Cost: Free When: 10am–2pm, Saturday 17 April 2021 Where: Moruya Library, Vulcan St
Rock on – Lapidary Lovers Experience the joy of gems and follow the process from loca6ng rough stones to crea6ng beau6ful jewellery at a talk and hands-on demonstra6on by the Batemans Bay Lapidary Club. Par6cipants will be encouraged to create a take home pendant from supplied materials. A tasty themed morning tea of rock cakes and gem scones will be provided, and guided tours of the South Coast geology and gold exhibi6on will also be available. Cost: Free When: 10-11:30am, Thursday 13 April 2021 Where: Batemans Bay Heritage Museum, 3 Museum Place, Batemans Bay Bookings and more info: Limited numbers, call or email to reserve your place. T: 02 4472 1635 | E: secretary@oldcourthousemuseum.com
Senior ci*zens luncheon Come enjoy some good old fashioned Greek hospitality at the senior ci6zens luncheon at the Greek Hellenic Cultural Centre in Batemans Bay. Enjoy a range of delicious tradi6onal oven baked meats and fantas6c Greek deserts! Cost: $5 When: 12:30pm, Saturday 17 April 2021 Where: Greek Orthodox Church of Saint John the Bap6st, Batemans Bay Bookings: Tickets from BurdeI Real Estate, 244 Beach Rd, Batehaven More info: T: Lyn 0419 410 191
Seniors a<ernoon tea A delicious and delectable seniors aHernoon tea will be hosted by the Batemans Bay Lions Club. An abundance of delicious food and lucky door prizes are up for grabs. This event is open to all members of the public so bring along a friend and be open to making new ones. Where: Batemans Bay Community Hall, 2 Museum Place, Batemans Bay Cost: Free When: 2–4pm, Thursday 22 April 2021 Bookings and more info:T: Kerry 0431 448 188
Grandparents raising children get together Grandparents Raising Children is a monthly support group for grandparents. The group provides informa6on on naviga6ng child protec6on, legal issues and caring for children with past trauma. The group also shares resources for those impacted financially or who might be in need of some respite. To welcome new members and as part of the Senior Fes6val, the group is hos6ng an aHernoon tea. When: 1–3pm, Friday 16 April 2021 Where: JJ’s at The Marina, 27 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay More info: E: Anita Macartney on anita.macartney@campbellpage.org.au
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Aussies alarmingly complacent about exercise and heart health: new data Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
The Capital region that includes the Eurobodalla ranks 7th out of 28 NSW regions for heart aIack hospital admissions. The region’s rate of heart aIack hospital admissions is 17.5 out of every 10,000 people. This is about 21% above the NSW state average. The Capital region is in the top 10 in NSW for deaths from coronary heart disease, ranking 7th out of 28 regions. The death rate in this region is 73.9 out of every 100,000 people, which is about 15% above the state average. The Capital region is also in the top 10 for heart disease hospitalisa6ons, ranking 9th out of the 28 regions in NSW. The rate of hospitalisa6ons from heart disease in this region is 49.6 out of every 10,000 people, about 9% above the state average. In terms of heart disease risk factors, around 35% of adults living in the Capital region are obese; 16% smoke; 66% are not ac*ve enough for good health; and just over 23% have high blood pressure. The Heart Founda6on has launched a program to mo6vate more people to take up regular walking, as new research reveals Australians’ alarmingly high complacency about physical ac6vity and heart health. The Heart Founda6on say that a survey of more than 7,000 Australian adults, two in three (65%) said they know that exercise can lower their risk of heart disease, the na6on’s single leading cause of death. "Yet concerningly, two-thirds of these people also said that they do not meet Australian physical ac6vity guidelines (30 minutes of moderate physical ac6vity five or more days a week). At the same 6me, 44% of survey respondents said they have been told by their doctor that they need to be more ac6ve. “Our research suggests that while many Australians know that movement is good for their hearts, and they have been advised by their doctor to be more ac6ve, they are not ac6ng on this,” said Heart Founda6on Group CEO, Adjunct Professor John Kelly. “Overall, around one in two Australians aged 18 to 64 – that’s almost eight million people – are not ac6ve enough for good heart health. This is extremely concerning given physical inac6vity is a key risk factor for heart disease, which takes 50 Australian lives each day, or one every 29 minutes.” To encourage more Australians to get moving, the Heart Founda6on has launched its Personal Walking Plans. In this free, six-week program, par6cipants will receive a walking plan tailored to their current ac6vity levels, as iden6fied during an easy, two-minute sign-up process. Plans will be delivered via weekly emails and texts, which are designed not only to support and mo6vate par6cipants, but also to deliver informa6on about the many benefits of walking beyond fitness and heart health. The Heart Founda6on’s Personal Walking Plans have been developed by the organisa6on’s experts in physical ac6vity and exercise science, with input from consultants at Exercise and Sports Science Australia. To get started with a free Heart Founda6on Personal Walking Plan, visit Walking.org.au beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Marine Rescue NSW Tuross Unit invites our Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 extended community to the annual Tuross Head Community Fair on Easter Monday, April 5th, 8.30am – 1pm. The fair will take place at the Evans Road Park in Tuross Head, adjacent to the great new playground. Over 30 stallholders have booked, with several more in the pipeline. Many of our community organisa6ons will be represented, as well as ar6sans, clothing, produce and food stalls. Come along and connect with our community! Marine Rescue Tuross runs four vessels at two wharves, one on Tuross Lake, and the other on the Moruya River. Your support greatly appreciated to maintain this important local rescue service. For further informa6on, please contact Unit Commander Alan Blessington on 0455 837 192.
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Boaters urged to take it easy this Easter on NSW waters As Easter holidays begin, boaters are reminded to navigate with extra care as there is a lot more than water in most waterways across NSW. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 NSW 28 Mari6me December 7th, Execu6ve 2017 Director Andrew Mogg said there was s6ll a large amount of submerged and Vol 48 April 27th 2018
semi-submerged debris which presented poten6al safety hazards from recent flooding and heavy rain. “The Easter period and school holidays are tradi6onally one of the busiest 6mes on the water. We would ask for safety reasons that people think carefully before they go out, par6cularly in the hardest hit waterways such as the Hawkesbury,” Mr Mogg said. “We are s6ll seeing a lot of debris including trees, large pieces of building materials, livestock, sofas and water tanks, swirling through the river system. “There are literally hundreds of naviga6on markers which have been washed out of their loca6on, meaning things like iden6fied hazards and marked channels are currently not marked. “Some of these are travelling an incredible distance. For example, this week we retrieved a starboard buoy from Watsons Bay aHer a massive 260 kilometre journey from the Manning River in northern NSW. “To keep safe, skippers need to remember to use other means of naviga6ng, such as maps and on board naviga6on systems in the mean6me. “As always, boaters are reminded to wear a lifejacket at all 6mes – especially since the current condi6ons are presen6ng so many unknowns. A lifejacket can only save your life if you’re wearing it.” “While the full audit of missing or out of loca6on naviga6on markers is yet to be completed, we are expected more than 300 individual markers to need replacing or reloca6ng. “We have a lot of data in from northern rivers such as the Manning, Has6ng, Clarence, Macleay, Tweed, Richmond, Nambucca, Bellingen and from Shoalhaven, Moruya and Pambula Lake in the south.” However, Mr Mogg said the con6nuing high water levels have prevented our crews from comple6ng the full audit of the Hawkesbury River naviga6on aids – it is by far the worst affected waterway by this 1 in 100 year flood event. “Due to the large amount of debris s6ll circula6ng in the river system, a temporary speed limit of 15 knots will apply un6l Wednesday 14 April for all waters west of the Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge at Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River, the Nepean River and their tributaries,” he said. NSW Mari6me Boa6ng Safety Officers will be out in force during the Easter period and school holidays as part of Opera6on Afloat and Alert, with a focus on ensuring skippers are keeping a proper lookout and opera6ng to the condi6ons, as well as ensuring boaters are adhering to lifejacket wear requirements and carrying enough lifejackets for everyone on board. For more informa6on on boa6ng safety and lifejacket wear, view hIps://www.lifejacketwearit.com.au/how-boat-safely beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Dalmeny / Narooma Bushwalkers In And Around Flood Water. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 con6ngent of walkers ( 29 logged Steve Deck27th led2018 a large Vol 48
on ) South from Bingie Bingie Point towards Coila Lake. This is a classic coastal area we don't visit that much and has significant aboriginal sites. There was some beach walking, dune rambling and coastal forest areas that was explored but large parts were under water due to the recent rainfall. The length of the walk was shortened and we had to backtrack a few 6mes but nevertheless it was an enjoyable 7 to 8 klm walk. The walk finished back at Bingie Point where Steve was thanked. On Saturday Margaret Lynch led Eleven walkers around the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens explaining the bushfire recovery program that is being undertaken at the moment. It was a perfect day to observe the regrowth and have a quick look at Deep Creek Dam which had it's observa6on pla^orm damaged in the fires. Bev Brazel thanked Margaret for the 5.5 klm walk and many of the walkers had lunch in the Gardens before heading home.
Want to be a winner. Come along to CWA Narooma Easter Sunday Garage Sale and buy a *cket in hamper raffle or win a great bargain. See you there 4th April 8am -2pm for pre-loved items, books, plants, home-baked goods, guessing compe66on & more. If you have items to donate drop by rooms on Sat 3rd April 2pm -4pm or contact Louise Starkie 4476-5131, Sally James 4476-1691 or cwa.narooma@gmail.com. Mee6ng date change for April due to Good Friday – new date Fri 9th April 1pm.
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Time for men to step up and change our culture The Beagle Editor, Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 the December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 AHer appalling revela6ons of the last few weeks in Canberra, it's 6me to make some radical changes to
the way we work. This is my contribu6on to ge?ng this change to happen. I'm hoping we can get some interest from local men to see what we can do at a local level to change our culture. Its almost impossible to make na6onal changes, but we can make changes in our towns and villages and in our workplaces, which will make our Shire a safer place. Men must take responsibility for changing a culture that has been exposed in all its ugliness in the last few months in Canberra. This is not a result of the hot-house atmosphere in Parliament House: the reac6on of women from all walks of life, and across Australia shows this is a shared experience that needs to stop. Why should men take responsibility for this? The primary reason is that all men have benefiIed from the culture that has led to most women feeling unsafe in their lives. Men have benefiIed by generally being paid more to do the same work, by having more assets to live on when they are older, and not having to worry about being sexually harassed because of who they are. Men need to take responsibility because we are all diminished by this culture. This culture does not adequately recognise skill and talent. Too oHen the criteria is based on gender. This culture places half of our popula6on in a state where the fear of violence is common. This culture makes half the popula6on wary of men, because of the ac6ons of a few. We all will benefit if we change the culture. It is not enough to talk about building “safe places”: Everywhere needs to be safe for everyone. Men need to work on how to do this. We can no longer see this as a “women’s problem”. It is a problem for all of us, and men need to step up and work to build a culture that is safe for everyone. What can men do in Eurobodalla? We can talk to each other about how to make Eurobodalla safe for everyone who lives here – women, children, men. We can work with women to make our ideas reali6es. We can use this 6me to build different ways of rela6ng to each other, based on respect and coopera6on rather than compe66on and rivalry. Who’s willing to give it a try? Contact me if you are! David Grace
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was simply devastating Indeed, it added immeasurably to the cynicism that all Australians are increasingly feeling about the propriety, decency and even law-abiding nature of our political leadership. The pity of it is that it was only aired on the ABC while most Australians were occupied elsewhere. So, for those who missed it a quick recap: On the evening of 9 June, six children and one adult – the father of two young victims – were burned to death when a fire engulfed the Ghost Train ride. The next morning, the NSW Police moved quickly to clear the site thus destroying evidence of arson. Witnesses who told them of suspicious actions by ‘bikies’, the smell of kerosine and other elements, were bullied into changing their stories. A police inspector known as a ‘fixer’ for gangsters was placed in charge of the investigation. He declared the cause ‘an electrical fault’ while other witnesses were not called to give evidence at the inquest.
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teenage boys – all schoolfriends – were virtually ignored. They have endured the pain of unexplained loss for 42 years. In its wake, one man, the artist Martin Sharp was so outraged by the cover-up that he virtually gave his life to a search for the truth. In doing so he compiled a vast archive of recordings, documents and film footage. They became the foundation for the ABC journalists, Caro Meldrum-Hanna and Patrick Begley for an investigation that took the viewer stepby-step up the chain of blame to the gangster, the late Abe ‘Mr Sin’ Saffron. And in the final episode they drew on secretly recorded phone calls and documents to implicate the late Premier Neville Wran, High Court Judge Lionel Murphy, gangster Jack Rooklyn and their infamous ‘little mate’, solicitor Morgan Ryan. The narrative is brilliantly engaging and the ABC clearly pulled out all the stops with editing, file footage, special effects and an extensive and expert production team. The result was world class investigative journalism. Some of the participants, notably former NSW Liberal Attorney-General John Dowd, called for a Royal Commission or at least a new inquest to publicly sheet home the blame wherever it falls. However, given the relatively ponderous operation of such a body – and the age of most of the witnesses – there’s surely enough in the series itself to open a police ‘cold case’ probe immediately. If, as seems likely, some of the ‘bikies’ who lit the fire are still alive, they at least could be brought to justice. It also underlines the vital requirement right now for a Federal ICAC with tougher powers than the feather tap for politicians recommended by former Attorney-General Christian Porter before being demoted this week to Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. And while I have your attention: When the Minister in that portfolio, Karen Andrews was this week elevated to Home Affairs (vacated by Peter Dutton) I asked on Facebook: ‘Will her first act in her new ministry be to send the Tamil family back to Biloela? That, I figured, would surely signal a new, kindly – even womanly - approach from the reconstructed and renewed Morrison government. No sign yet. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Reading—A beer with baz #11 by John Longhurst ‘Bazza, Bazza....... BAZZA’ Mick landed the schooners on the table with the skill of a seasoned pilot. ‘I do when I hear Vol 16worry September 15th 2017my name called three 6mes in quick succession, Mick. It’s either really good news or 28 bad December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 really news.’ Mick grinned, raised a single finger and then delved into his shirt pocket and pulled out two neatly folded pieces of A4 paper and proceeded to carefully reveal the contents between them on the bar table. ‘I’ve wriIen a poem, Bazza.’ Mick pulled out his glasses, cleared his throat and without invita6on began. ‘THE FELLA FROM BODELLA’ Bazza leaned back and creased his eyes. ‘It’s Bodalla Mick, not Bodella and by gee it looks more like a ballad, given the length off it.’ ‘Yeah whatever. I had a bit of trouble with the rhyme, but listen up.’ By the end of the first verse old Ron at the next table had picked up his beer and sought a table near the window. The clunk of gear changes of a semi trailer slowing to 50kms on the Princess Highway outside of the pub providing relief to his ears. Good manners kept Bazza as the lone audience and his eyes glazed over and he rubbed his mouth to keep a yawn at bay. He checked his watch but it was well past midday on the first of April and shook his head. Mick laboured on as the FELLA FROM BODELLA chased cows across the paddocks. Mick again cleared his throat at the end of the first page and rewarded himself with a heHy drink of beer and at this point, Bazza’s mind wandered off to the pending Easter and the change of seasons. As a kid he loved summer with the fury of the sun domina6ng endless days at the beach and the rich smell of REEF coconut oil on well tanned skin. A strip of white zinc cream across the nose was the only challenge to the sun. In the evenings, the carnival at Batemans `Bay promised more wild excitement and a distrac6on from the sunburn or odd blueboIle s6ng. And then to bed, exhausted, with parents raving on about ‘adult 6me’ and Daryl Braithwaite hogging the airwaves on cheap transistor radios. Almost fi?ngly, autumn was now his season of choice. There was a balance to the environment and the sun was now disciplined and almost shy in its morning rise through curtains of soH oranges and yellows. Leaves, now weary of the summer heat, either fall or mock the sun with changes of colour. The ocean s6ll tepid from the peak of summer days temp6ng swimmers all the way to the edge of winter but the tourists are now spooked by the odd rising mist and begin herding reluctant children back over the mountain. There is now a loneliness to the morning beaches and locals, like apostles, silently bless each other and leave innocent footprints on freshly washed sand to worship at a beach cafe. The sun now struggles to warm the day like the dying embers of a campfire. Bazza took a swig of his beer and gave Mick a half smile as the FELLA FROM BODELLA finally got the last cow in for milking. Bazza shared a last thought to himself knowing the precocious youth of the summer sun would be brought completely back into line with the end of daylight saving over Easter. Vincent van Gogh’s starry nights would now share the canvas of coming winter days. Like the long hiss of a semi trailer’s air brakes, Mick’s ballad finally came to a shuddering halt with an elongated ‘cheese’. ‘Bazza, Bazza..... are you with me Bazza. What do you reckon?’ ‘Yeah yeah, Mick..... now what’s the good news? beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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100 Years Ago April 2nd 1921 WEDDING. – on the 24th ult., at St. John’s Church, the Rev. G. A. Sanders celebrated the marriage of Miss Elsie Agnes, younger daughter of Mr. John Jeffery, of Greenwood, Moruya, and Mr. Clarence Selden, of Vol 16 September 15thSchool. 2017 The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a preIy cream Newstead Public 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 frock of crepe de chine, with the customary wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of Easter daisies and pink dahlias. The bridesmaid, Miss Olive BartleI, wore cream net, with cream hat, relieved with pink. Mr. C. De Saxe aIended as best man. AHer the ceremony the bridal party adjourned to “Vivian” CoIage, where the breakfast was in readiness, the tables having been ar6s6cally arranged by the proprietress, Miss Williams. SILO BURSTS. – A 930 ton brick silo on Mr. S. W. Bate’s farm at Marshmead, Tilba Tilba, which has just been filled, burst on Thursday night of last week. More than half of it fell, rendering the contents useless. Six chaff cuIers were smashed and an engine was damaged extensively. The loss will run into over £300. Some 6me ago a barn of hay aIached to the silo, was burnt, and it is thought that the fire injured the bricks and mortar, which, when the ensilage began to swell, were unable to stand the pressure. FOOTBALL. – A mee6ng for the purpose of forming a football club was held in the Shire Hall on 26th ult. Mr. H. Sebbens occupied the chair. Others present were Messrs. C. Coppin, A. Keyte, B. Coppin, F. Coppin, C. Burke, H. Richards, J. Donnelly, A. Taylor, Toby Keyte, R. WhiIaker, W. Luther, J. Turner, G. Donnelly, C. Smith, W. Turnbull, H. Crapp, H. Burke and L. Coppin. On the mo6on of Messrs. R. WhiIaker and Taylor, it was decided to form a football club in Moruya. …… Membership was fixed at 5/, players to provide their own costumes. AERIAL SURVEY FLEET AT MORUYA. - ……On Good Friday the flying boat “Seagull” piloted by Captain Andre Lang, who holds the world’s height record of 30,600 feet, or a frac6on under six miles, gracefully lit upon the water near the I.S.N. Company’s wharf. Owing to the unfavorable winds, Capt. Lang was not anxious to indulge in passenger flights, and only two fortunate enough to par6cipate in the exci6ng pas6me were Constable Fuller and Mr. A. W. Constable. As the boat leH its anchorage it gathered pace un6l it had reached a speed of 57 miles an hour; then rising into the air it flew towards the ocean. When near Pompey Point it ran into an air pocket, falling 150 feet. The flight down the river and out to sea for nearly 10 miles occupied about 15 minutes, the boat rising to a height of one thousand feet, affording a magnificent panoramic view of the beau6ful beaches, lakes and winding creeks as far as Tomakin on the North and Narooma on the south. Looking down from such a height the fields of Mullenderee appeared to the aerial passengers as a beau6ful miniature garden and the road leading thereto as narrow tracks. The return of the ship was anxiously awaited by the hundreds of spectators who line the banks on either side. ….. Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society. h3ps:// www.mdhs.org.au Last week's 100 Years Ago featured an image of the yacht Acielle which had run aground at the Moruya River entrance. The yacht which was owned by Lebbeus Hordern was accompanying his flying boat featured in this weeks ar6cle. They were conduc6ng an aerial reconnaissance of the coastline from Sydney to Tasmania. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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you enjoy reading it and discovering a liIle more about the absolutely fascina6ng history of the NSW South Coast. Paper copies should be available in the usual outlets. It’s also accessible at www.bit.ly/Recollections27 so please let all your friends, neighbours, workmates know that it’s now available.
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Market returns this year on Easter Saturday 3 April! Lots of stalls with great local handmade art, craHs, food, drinks, Durrashire Teas, live music...!!!
Moruya Branch of the CWA at 64 Queen St Moruya would like to welcome everyone to our Cake Stall & Jumble Sale on Easter Saturday 3rd April from 9am to 2pm. If you want anything from the Cake Stall get in early as our cakes, slices, jams, pickles & relishes sell out quickly. We have some interes6ng Jumble for you to buy as well as books and magazines at very good prices. Also our Tearooms & HandicraH Shop which are normally open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm will s6ll be open. The Tearooms will be selling Devonshire teas as well as our usual light meals. We look forward to seeing you all there.
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Apr 9th - LP at Camel Rock
Apr 10th - Chad Band – Tuross Club (on the green) Apr 10th - Tony Jaggers at Club Catalina Apr 10th - Robin Simpson at JJs Marina
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Moruya Blues and Roots Fes*val May 28th and 29th
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Spread over 2 days, Moruya Waterfront Hotel & Orphan Music Present the VERY FIRST Moruya Blues & Roots Fes6val! May 28th & 29th, 2021. 12 bands. 1 stage. All from $39
Lineup NATHAN CAVALERI • ROSHANI • LACHY DOLEY • 19-TWENTY • GIMME THE FRINGE • CLAUDE HAY & THE KUNG FU MUSTARD • THE SPINDRIFT SAGA • KAY PROUDLOVE • GENEVIEVE CHADWICK & THE STONES THROW • PAUL GREENE • HOWLIN MITCH
Polish off your pincers and give your antennas a tszuj because you are invited to the day dance of the year this Easter Sunday. Taking place at the iconic Monarch Hotel, located in Moruya, aka the pearl of the South Coast. Join us as we journey into the new era of dance with a cathartic, blissful day boog. Come get crusty with us! Lineup: + CANBERRA HOUSE SOCIAL + CLINT BELLAGIO + DJ CASEY + EDDY DIAMOND + HYFE + PLANT OPERATOR POSTURE + SARA WILLS Sun 4th Apr 2021, 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Monarch Hotel , 50 Vulcan St, Moruya
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The lights are on, the dancing shoes have been dusted off and the music is begging to be Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 heard. The Drowsy Chaperone, The Bay Theatre Players first performance in over 12 months, opens in 4 weeks, on Friday 9 April 2021 and two shows are already SOLD OUT! Tickets are selling really fast, so be quick and don’t miss out! The Drowsy Chaperone is a 1920’s vaudeville musical, a story of mistaken iden6ty, mayhem and a gay wedding! There are many experienced and well-loved players returning to the stage, including MaIhew Burgess as Man In Chair, Anna Smart as Janet Van De Graaff and Narrell Murdoch as The Drowsy Chaperone herself! You will be delighted and highly entertained by the music, the colour and the talent of this 20-plus cast! Come early on a Friday or Saturday night and enjoy a glass of wine; if ma6nees are more your style, there are both Saturday and Sunday performances. Tickets are on sale now! Adults $30.50, Concession $28.50, Group 20+ $25.50. All inclusive of online booking fees. Book online at www.trybooking.com. The Bay Theatre Players are COVID safe and will be performing in line with current NSW guidelines.
The Drowsy Chaperone DOUBLE TICKETS up for grabs The Beagle and Bay Theatre Players have up for grabs: 2 x double passes for Saturday 10th matinee 2pm and 2 x double passes to Saturday 10th Evening 7.30pm Simply email baytheatreplayers@gmail.com with the completed codeword BEAGLEDR_W_Y , plus your name and contact number. Competition closes Sunday 4 April 2021
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The evoca6ve and beau6ful works of much loved ar6sts Gordon Robinson and Annie Franklin feature in the next exhibi6on at Gallery Bodalla commencing Saturday 27 March running through to Sunday 18 April. In this show Annie will be exhibi6ng a mix of small en plein air gouache pain6ngs, created both before and aHer the landscape was transformed in the summer of 2019/20, as well as studio based oil pain6ngs and assemblages that combine paint, wood and ceramic elements. Gordon’s series ‘constella6ons’ has been created over the past 15 months. It was begun during the days and nights of summer when the sky was obliterated by smoke. His mixed media works on paper are a response to the year since then. Annie and Gordon both work in the studio they built together Lake Wapengo. They have been pain6ng alongside each other for the past 17 years on various group and solo shows. This work comes out of a shared space and shared sensibility, each ar6st with a different approach. It is their first exhibi6on together.
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Compe66on is the society’s premier event for the year with ar6sts entering works in four categories: Landscape; Seascape; Flora/Fauna and S6ll life/Interior. The exhibi*on will be open from 10am to 4pm each day from 2 to 11 April This year’s judge is highly regarded Narooma ar6st Janet Jones. The winners and runners up in each category will be awarded cash prizes generously provided by the society’s loyal sponsors who have con6nued to support the society throughout these difficult 6mes. All pain6ngs will also be considered for the highly prized “Best in Show” award whilst visitors to the exhibi6on will also have the opportunity to nominate their favorite pain6ng for the “People’s Choice Award”. The exhibi6on will be open from 10am to 4pm each day from 2 to 11 April at the Batemans Bay Surf Club, George Bass Drive, Malua Bay. Entry is by gold coin dona6on with the proceeds going to the Surf Club. The South Coast Pastel Society is a vibrant group of local and regional ar6sts working mainly in pastel – a pure pigment media with centuries of tradi6on that is just as fresh and relevant today. The SCPS has been organising quality exhibi6ons and ac6vi6es since the 1980’s and offers regular, world class workshops with renowned local, na6onal and interna6onal pastel ar6sts. More informa6on about the society, workshops and pain6ng ac6vi6es can be found on the society’s web site at www.southcoastpastelsociedty.com There is also a gallery featuring society member’s works that highlight both the versa6lity of the medium and the high quality work that can be achieved with pastels.
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Julie Lark Featured Ar*st at Gallery Mogo Crea6ve Arts Batemans Bay (CABBI) is exhibi6ng at their Gallery Mogo, pain6ngs, 2D and 3D artworks of their members, featuring Julie Lark for the months of April and May, 2021. The CABBI exhibi*on will run from the 30th March, 2021, un*l the 1st of June 2021. Daily opening *mes are 10am un*l 4pm, including holidays, at the Gallery 2/52 Sydney Street Mogo. The Gallery Mogo is a CABBI venture, that is open to local, and regional visual art prac66oners. Julie Lark, Fluid Ar*st: In this collec6on of I have tried to push the boundaries of perceived art with the use of alcohol inks in challenging ways, leaving its design ul6mately to your interpreta6on. I create ideas from my own imagina6on, celebra6ng connec6ons between the environment, colour, fluidity, my eccentricity, as well as the ordinary. I develop these works in the hope that they will add beauty to your world as each is made with passion and deep commitment. I received the Best Abstract Art prize in 2019 and 2020 at the Ar6sts Society of Canberra Exhibi6ons. I have beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Tree Conversa*ons at the Bas Visit the Bas to view an exhibi6on by Networks Australia. In this exhibi6on 19 ar6sts explore the intricate rela6onship Vol 16 September 15th 2017 between human crea6vity and the secret life of trees. The 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 exhibi6on features a variety of media, including weaving, wrapping, croche6ng, dying, and drawing. Cost: Free Panel discussion: 11am, Saturday 10 April 2021 Where: The Bas, Corner Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya
Sculpture by Nancy Tingey, tled As Above So Below, polyester cable sheathing.
Exhibi*on dates: Saturday 10 April to Sunday 9 May 2021 | Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm More info: T: 02 4474 1061
The Bas Saturday sessions workshops Papermaking and embedding nature workshop The Bas is excited to launch the first workshop in Saturday Sessions, a series of three hour crea6ve workshops held on the second Saturday of each month from May to December 2021. Join ar6st Mandy Hillson in this fun and interes6ng workshop where you will learn how a prac6cal and naturally beau6ful object can be created from recycled paper and found objects. Par6cipants can take home the sheets of paper and paper bowl they create. Cost: $120 When: Saturday 8 May 2021 Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya. Bookings: through Eventbrite This workshop has a maximum of eight par6cipants. More info: T: 4474 1061
SoArt Narooma presents Michele Skuza The South Coast – Not Just a Beach is a solo exhibi6on by Michele Skuza. The exhibi6on is a collec6on of brightly coloured oil pain6ngs capturing life on the South Coast of NSW. Skuza's works are inspired by her 6me as a marine scien6st on the Great Barrier Reef and the fantas6c creatures and scenes found along the Australian coastline. Skuza's hypo-realis6c style is a celebra6on of colour in the natural world. She will be available for the dura6on of the exhibi6on to discuss your ideas for commissioning a pain6ng.
Pain ng by Michele Skuza, tled Pinky Promise, oil on canvas.
Where: School of Arts CoIage, 92 Campbell St, Narooma Exhibi*on dates: Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 April 2021 More info: T: 4476 1582
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Narooma Oyster Fes*val's Arts Alley The River of Art and the Narooma Oyster Fes6val are joining forces and seek local ar6sts to showcase their works in this year’s Arts Alley. The Oyster Fes6val15th aIracts Vol 16 September 2017 around 5,000 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 visitors to the region. AIendees have expressed an interest that arts and craH form part of future fes6vals. Don't miss an opportunity to showcase your artwork at this year's fes6val. When: Saturday 1 May 2021 Where: Riverside Drive, Narooma More info: Di Jay T: 0411 481 988 | E: River of Art
2021 River of Art program EOIs open Expressions of interest are sought from visual ar6sts, performers, musicians and businesses, including community groups, who would like to be part of the fes6val's program. More info: W: River of Art
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Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club welcome their new boat The Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club were delighted to welcome their long- awaited new dragon boat with a ceremonial eye do?ng to ward off evil spirits and charge the boat with the spirit of the Dragon. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018
The ceremony to name and prepare it for safe use on the river was held on Saturday 27 March with over 25 members in aIendance. Kay Nash, represen6ng the Moruya market, officially named the boat Yang 2. The purchase of the new boat was made possible through several years of fund raising by members, a grant from the NSW government and a generous dona6on from the club sponsor, Moruya Markets. Dragon boat racing has a long tradi6on and emerged as far back as 2,500 years ago. Origina6ng among fishing communi6es along the Yangtze River in Southern-Central China, today it is prac6sed in over 60 countries with over 50 million regular par6cipants. Australia first became involved in 1980 when surf life-saving associa6ons were invited to compete in a fes6val in Penang. In 1984 Sydney hosted the inaugural Sydney Dragon Boat Fes6val in Farm Cove. The Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club was formed in 2006 and has been going strong ever since with paddlers travelling far and wide across the globe to compete in regaIas. Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club warmly welcomes anyone aged 12 years and over to come and give Dragon Boa6ng a try. It’s great exercise, in fabulous company on the beau6ful Moruya River. Give Lyn, the club president, a call on 0411444543 for details.
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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 31 March 2021 In lieu of rain, Mother Nature designated loads of sunshine today and thanks to the Greenkeepers on their prepara6on of the course, a great day’s golfing was assured for the 72 Ladies who par6cipated in the Stableford event. Many Vol 16 September 15th 2017 thanks also to Sally Gadsby, Remedial Massage 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Therapist, who donated a prize for the best Stableford score over all divisions. This was won by Grace Ting, who obviously took advantage of the perfect condi6ons and came in with a superb score of 48 points. Division 1 1st Debbie Coleman (19) 39 points 2nd Oroya Mitchell (14) 37 points 3rd Nikki Frank (11) 34 points 4th Eileen A Davis (24) 34 points
Right: Division 2 Winner – LYNNE GADSBY
Nearest the Pin: Jo Taylor – Hole 25 Division 2 1st Lynne Gadsby (32) 36 points 2nd Rosemary Weeks (26) 36 points 3rd Sandra Pearson (26) 34 points 4th Marion Edmonds (28) 32 points Division 3 1st Grace Ting (37) 48 points 2nd Lyn Pellow (44) 37 points 3rd Donna Mills (38) 36 points 4th Sue Howard (34) 33 points
Right: Division 3 Winner – GRACE TING
Nearest the Pin: Dorothy Partridge – Hole 7 Place GeIers: Twenty Ladies who scored 29 points (or more) managed to win a ball.
Lance Shadbolt Masters Wet Condi*ons At Tuross Vets golf Following all the recent rains the fiHy three players who registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf Par event on Wednesday 31 March found the going very heavy. If there was a winner, scores on the day showed that the course clearly won out overall. Leading score on the day was a +2 by Lance Shadbolt. Lance was followed home by Frank Pomfret and Greg Bush with +1, with Bruce Mar6n on square rounding out the major winners. Balls or chocolates were won by Neal Watson on square, Peter Coffey, Ian WraIen, Rick Brake, Shirley Quinlan and Leonie Snodgrass on -1, and finally Greg Thornton, AnneIe Manton, Sandra Hanlon and Derek Hoare all on -2. It was impossible to split two scores for the infamous Bradman award with Graham Moore and Barry Hoban sharing the honours. Nearest the pins went to Bruce Mar6n on the 4th, Ross Hendy on the 6th, and Teri Swanbury and Peter Coffey on the 7th. Shirley Quinlan rounded off a successful day by taking out the Accuracy drive on the 5th. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Moruya Ladies Golf Results Wednesday, 31st March Returning to golf aHer an enforced break due to the recent wet, Moruya Lady Golfer’s played a closely contested 2nd Medal Stroke Round this week. Whilst the course is s6ll damp, despite the magnificent job by Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Green’s staff undertaking the mammoth task of ge?ng the course presentable and playable again, it 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27thin2018 didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the 29 contenders who ventured out. Congratula6ons to the winner’s:
A Grade:
Margaret Douglas won the day with a trifecta.
- Overall 1st place, scoring an enviable 73 neI; - the Monthly Medal; - NTP on Hole 6 (the only player to get a NTP). Well done Margaret. B Grade:
Barbara Roberts with 79 neI on C/B
C Grade:
Joan Hosking with 80 neI.
FSC&TGAT CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Once again accolades go to ColeIe Blacklock on her major achievement of being named the Champion of Champions aHer her win of the Far South Coast & Tablelands Golf Associa6on Tournament at Cooma on 24-26 March. To be eligible to win this highly pres6gious 6tle you must first become a club champion, no easy feat, then compete against other club champions throughout the district. ColeIe won several prizes over the 3 day tournament, but her major achievements were winning The Snowy Mountains Cup Open, 36 holes over 2 days, with a gross of 172 and the one day closed event of Champion of Champions, with a score of 84. ColeIe now proudly joins the Moruya stable of Champions and looks set to follow in the footsteps FSC&TGA Captain Angie McMillan (right) presents Cole3e of greatly respected stalwart and popular player Barbara Kennedy. Barbara has been Club Champion Blacklock with The Snowy Mountains Cup and the Champion of Champions Trophy a monumental 29 6mes, taken out the C of C 6tle an impressive 12 6mes, from 1977 to 2004, as well as winning the SMC 5 6mes; Melinda Asbury, winner of the C of C a notable 5 6mes and the SMC 6 6mes; Mrs Eva Jones, winner of the C of C in 1975 and the SMC in 1969; Mrs D Montgomery who won the C of C in 1960 and Mrs J Smith who won the C of C in 1962. Right: Monthly Medal Winner Margaret Douglas with B Grade winner Barbara Roberts and C Grade winner Joan Hosking beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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Your UP TO DATE Fishing report courtesy of Tackle World Moruya Vol 16 September 15th 2017 River. 28 April December 7th, 2017 VolMoruya 48 27th 2018
The river is already star6ng to show signs of life aHer the rains last week. Although there is s6ll a lot of fresh tannin stained water coming out of the mountains, the river doesn’t have that Yarra appearance. There have been reasonable numbers of flathead and bream towards the front of the system. Look around Preddy’s wharf, the airport flats and concentrate your efforts on the rising 6de. The fresher cleaner water pushing into the system is helping to spark the fish into bi6ng. Further up the system above the hospital, we have reports of a few very nice sized whi6ng being caught. Try pipis, nippers and come Monday, worms!! Yes our bait supplier has, aHer many months, finally secured a worm supply, so we will be able to add frozen worms back to the bait freezer from Monday onwards. Tuross River. Having a much bigger catchment than Moruya, Tuross is taking a liIle more 6me to clear up. There have however been a few nice flathead and bream caught around the potato point side of the system, towards the front on a rising 6de. As last week, the oiler the bait the beIer. Mullet fillet, tuna fillet and pilchards have all been the go to baits to try and tempt these fish. For the lures guys, any offering that has good vibra6on will be easier to find in the dir6er water. Samaki Vibelicious, paddle tail style soH plas6cs, small metal style vibes, and crank or jerk bait style hard body lures will also work. Look for structure that is holding bait, or even where fresh and dirty water meet, theses areas hold concentra6ons of food for fish looking for a feed. Rock and Beach. The salmon con6nue to provide plenty of beach ac6on, as do the bream and whi6ng. Metal lures cast for the salmon, as well as a pilchard on a gang hook, pipis, worms or even nippers on a lighter setup for the bream and whi6ng. Look to the beaches away from the major river mouths, you are looking for cleaner water. As the rivers stabilise, the fish will return to the river mouths looking for an easy feed. Offshore. Good reports of shallow water snapper have been fairly common this week. With many boa6es finding good catches of snapper in as liIle as 15-20m of water. In front of Congo and Pedro point areas, have produced some good fish. One local angler ge?ng into some nice snapper off of his jet ski, had a good fish turn his new 2pc rod into a 3 pc! Don’t we sorted him out under warranty. Further offshore, there has been the odd report from the game crews of tuna and the odd billfish. We are open all weekend as usual, no rest for the wicked, and we look forward to everyone taking the opportunity to enjoy what the south coast has to offer this 6me of the year. Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing...” Team Tackle World Moruya. beagle weekly : Vol 201 April 2nd 2021
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