Beagle Weekender Vol 289 December 16th 2022

Photo courtesy of South Coast Pix

Welcome to this week’s editorial,

There is a buzz in the air as we approach the last week before Christmas. A trip to Moruya greets you with so much traffic and a need to consider parking somewhere other than the shop you want to visit. The streets are filling with pedestrians; enough to have you remember to keep to the le as they do in the city.

Along with the pedestrians is the increased traffic, expected to peak around 8000 vehicles per day, trundling through the main street. The good news is that the shoppers will be greeted by the annual street decora ons and mber Santa cut-outs that are put up every year by our local groups while the shop fronts are all festooned by members of the local Chamber, out to win the Best Dressed Window award.

Further south we see the decora ons of the Tuross Head Progress Associa on at the Tuross Head turnoff and the installa on of decorated Christmas whales in Narooma, sponsored by local businesses.

Though I am not one for Na vity scenes and Santa I do enjoy the rela onship that the decora ons have with summer. Every year the decora ons go up and very soon a er the masses arrive. And for a month at best our shops are trading at capacity, our cafes are full and for the only me in the year every house in the shire has its lights on and the sounds of families having fun reverberates up and down usually quiet streets

Summer is a me of beaches, seafood, icecreams, thongs and laughter. Some say this year will be less fun and less laughter because of the cost of living impacts. That may be so, but for the many who come to the coast each year there is the free enjoyment of the freedom of the beach, the walks along shorelines, the cas ng of a fishing line with the children at sunset, a good book taken down from the shelves of your summer accommoda on or from a community book nook, and a snooze in the a ernoon with the so seabreeze through an open window, li le has changed in decades—carefree summers with the value addons, if a TV is available, of the Boxing Day Test and the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

I enjoyed a recent segment on Adam Liaw’s cooking program where Maggie Beer recalled her family being so poor one Christmas that the only gi the children received was a bo le of Coke each, le under the Christmas tree. This had me remembering the Christmas presents that we had as a family in the 1950s to the 1970s during a “poor period”. My father wore socks to work. White socks, long socks. His toenails were like razors so his socks always had toe holes but the uppers were always decent. So every year I would by him socks. And every year he would thank me. There were no surprises but it was fun to go to the trade store with the money I made cashing in my father’s empty beer bo les, to then buy socks, wrap them, and proudly present them. In return I would always receive clothing. Most o en grey shorts and white shirts that, funnily enough, doubled as my school uniform. “Oh, thanks Dad and Mum, just what I needed”. As for my mother she hated the Sunlight Bar Soap that my father and I had in the shower so her Christmas and Birthday presents were quite o en upmarket Cashmere Bouquet soap bought at BPs or Steamships stores, where the rich folk shopped.

The thing I remember most about Christmas was not the gi s but the mangos. So many mangos, free via all the trees that grew nearby. I s ll con nue the tradi on of a mangos in summer with the annual treat of a mango on Christmas Day.

I fear that Christmas has become a huge cost burden to many families and a me of dread, especially in the current difficul es. But it need not be with so much simple pleasure available, for no cost at all. Maybe it is me to revisit what Christmas was and return it to a simpler me that bought families together to share a small gi and a meal, be it a slice of Spam on white bread with tomato sauce or a grand turkey with all the trimmings.

As for my wish of a Christmas present. Whilst I inherited my father’s razor sharp toe-nails I fortunately don’t wear or need socks. Neither do I need a school uniform. That leaves the other op on—my Christmas mango. Perfect. Enjoy the week ahead and enjoy the mayhem whilst it lasts. Un l next—Lei

Dr Hugh Humphrys re res a er 33 years

December 16th 2022 heralds the re rement of Moruya's Dr Hugh Humphrys. Hugh arrived in Moruya thirty three years ago from Adelaide having achieved his degree at Adelaide University, further adding to his studies in the UK in obstetrics and anaesthe cs.

On arrival in Moruya Hugh put out his shingle at the Campbell Street medical prac ce where he provided the community with a GP obstetrics service and anaesthe cs for visi ng specialists and local GPs and the hospital based surgeon.

Above: Hugh (in the top hat and tails) will be surely missed by his pa ents as he closes the door of his consul ng room this a ernoon. There is no doubt he will miss his pa ents as much as they will miss him. Photo taken at Moruya Mardi Gras by South Coast Pix

In addi on to his commitment to the Emergency department Hugh cared for residents at IRT Moruya aged care facility.

Outside of his medical contribu ons Hugh is fondly remembered for his roles in hospital reviews and on hospital floats. His most recent appearance being in the revised Moruya Mardi Gras parade.

Hugh always promised to himself that he would re re when he “hit” the milestone of turning 70 and he has achieved that goal.

Hugh is looking forward to doing sailing, road trips, skiing ,bushwalking and generally po ering around his home. Congratula ons Hugh, from all of us. And thank you for your service .

New Era for the Batemans Bay Sunday Markets

No ma er what city you visit, the local markets are always interes ng and a rac ve. The town market provides a window into the local economy, the culture and the way of life.

The weekend market provides a chance to mix and catch up, to trade and to find those special li le things made by the locals.

Did you know Batemans Bay has had a Sunday Market for more than 30 years?

It was established as a monthly market back in 1989 by the Batemans Bay High School Parents and Ci zens (P&C) Associa on who were keen to raise some funds for the newly established high school. In those days, stall holders parked around the school oval before dawn and welcomed visitors and locals alike when they came to browse.

In 2011, the Batemans Bay Sunday Market moved to Corrigan’s Beach Reserve at Batehaven. Twenty six years a er it was established, the Rotary Club of Batemans Bay Rotary took over the Sunday Market and Marine Rescue Batemans Bay started a second market in the month at the same loca on.

In recent years, the weather and covid has played havoc with the Sunday Market, resul ng in the cancella on of more than half of the markets in the last three years.

Now, the Batemans Bay Sunday Market is back, bigger and be er than ever and moving to the waterfront precinct in Batemans Bay.

The first market on the foreshore will be held on Sunday December 18th 2022. Market organiser Neil Simpson said ‘It has been a long, frustra ng period as we have not been able to hold regular markets for quite some me’.

Looking for a new beginning and a refreshed market, Rotary has decided to move the Sunday Market to the newly completed Batemans Bay foreshore waterfront precinct.

All the regular favourite stalls plus a few fantas c new addi ons will be spread along the Clyde River from the boatshed up to the new bridge.

The market is open from 9am to 1pm on the first and third Sunday of every month throughout the year. There is no charge for entry.

Visitors to the market are asked to park in one of the many public car parks throughout Batemans Bay centre and walk down to the waterfront precinct to enjoy everything the market has to offer.

As well as great market stalls, live music, food and coffee you should check out all the local shops in Batemans Bay on your Sunday morning stroll to the markets.

There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the music and the view. You can browse over 60 market stalls and then stay on for lunch in beau ful Batemans Bay.

‘We are looking forward to a huge market on December 18th to kick us of in the new loca on’ said Neil Simpson. ‘There has been huge interest and every site is booked. Locals who have never been to the Sunday Market now have no excuse’.

The Sunday Markets are proudly organised by the Rotary Club of Batemans Bay, and all proceeds go to local Rotary projects.

Housing survey now open

Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher says buying or ren ng in Eurobodalla has become almost impossible for everyday people and it is vital Council properly understands community priori es around the housing crisis.

“Rents con nue to increase with nearly half of rental households in rental stress, while house prices have nearly doubled since 2020,” Mayor Hatcher said.

“Un l recently, Eurobodalla was rela vely affordable, with house prices significantly below the state average. This is no longer the case.”

Mayor Hatcher said there were no easy answers and it would take concerted effort at all three levels of government to remedy the shortage.

General Manager Warwick Winn said Council was developing a Local Housing Strategy to iden fy the ac ons required to meet the shire’s housing needs.

“We have a short online survey running right now and I urge residents to take part. The results will help us understand what the community see as priori es in housing and will feed into our dra strategy, which will be out for public exhibi on in early 2023,” Mr Winn said.

“The strategy will iden fy demand for new and different types of housing over the next 20 years and pinpoint ac ons to meet this demand by assessing the capacity of exis ng residen al land, the types and sizes of new homes, and appropriate loca ons for development.”

Eurobodalla’s housing and support agencies have been involved in the development of the dra strategy to date, along with NSW Department of Planning and Environment, the Land and Housing Corpora on, Southern Cross Housing and SEARMS.

The survey is open un l Tuesday 20 December. For more informa on and to par cipate in the survey, visit Council’s Eurobodalla Local Housing Strategy webpage. The community will have a further opportunity for input when the dra plan is exhibited early in 2023.

Australasia Hotel Opens As A Premier Sapphire Coast Tourist Icon

The landmark heritage building Hotel Australasia, in Eden, will be holding a gala re-opening ceremony from 5pm on Saturday, 17 December, following a mul -million-dollar renova on and expansion.

Commonly known to locals as the “Grand Old Lady”, the hotel at Imlay Street is now 119 years old and has returned to be a place for locals and tourists to stay in luxury accommoda on, eat, gather, and be entertained.

The Australasia now features eight superbly appointed rooms for couples and families, providing a base in the heart of Eden from which they can explore the beau ful Sapphire Coast.

The hotel’s heritage bar, now called “The John Hines Bar”, has been fully renovated and expanded to cater for small and large groups, while the building also features a new dis llery producing vodka and gin.

Another key amenity is an in mate lounge room, called “Judy’s Lounge”, where high teas are served for in mate gatherings, while “Pikes Bistro” serves meals.

The 5-star bou que heritage hotel has recently appointed Luke Wakefield as head chef to their soon to open Circa 1904 restaurant. Mr Wakefield has 20 years of award-winning experience as a chef..

The Australasia, which has just been announced as a State-significant site and heritage listed by the Na onal Trust, will again be an important community amenity for Eden and wider Sapphire coat community.

Mr Mark Toma, a director of Core Asset development, said “We are excited to be re-opening this Sapphire Coast icon and provide the region with a much-needed shot in the arm, genera ng jobs and tourism growth.

“We are proud to open the hotel again and welcome locals and tourists, especially as cruise ships have now returned to the newly renovated port in Eden”, he concluded.

Celebrate the summer sols ce with

SAGE Head along to the SAGE Garden in Moruya this Sunday for a fun evening with friends.

The SAGE Summer Sols ce is a fundraising event featuring nonstop delicious pizzas, made using tasty local produce, fresh out of the wood-fired oven! We don't stop making them un l the groans are loud and clear. It's the perfect event to catch up with your friends in the beau ful surrounds of the SAGE community garden.

Where: SAGE Garden, Queen St, Moruya

When: Sunday 18 December 2022 - Gates open 4.30pm for 5pm dinner

Tickets: $22 pp, $60 for a family of 4, $13 for children under 13 years. Tickets must be pre-purchased before the event – head to sageproject.org.au to get yours.

$150 Savings Per Child To Get Back To School

Parents across NSW can access $150 worth of vouchers through the Back to School NSW program, giving a boost to household budgets through savings on textbooks, uniforms, sta onery and other school essen als helping families with cost of living pressures.

Parents, guardians and carers are encouraged to apply for three $50 Premier’s Back to School NSW Vouchers per child, which can be used at registered businesses towards towards the cost of school uniforms, shoes, bags, textbooks and sta onery

You can start applying for the vouchers from Monday, un l they expire on 30 June 2023, giving everyone plenty of me to take advantage of the savings.

Applying for the vouchers is simple and can be done in a ma er of minutes using the Service NSW app, on the phone or by visi ng a Service Centre. For more informa on about the vouchers visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/back-to-school-vouchers, call Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit your local Service NSW Service Centre.

Customers can search for registered businesses here: h ps://vouchers.service.nsw.gov.au/vouchers/providers-search/

McGrath plants flag on Eurobodalla Coast

15th December 2022 – Familiar faces in the Batemans Bay community, leading property agents Kylie and Luke Allan, have partnered with McGrath Estate Agents to bring the renowned agency to the Eurobodalla Coast.

Kylie and Luke Allan are Principals of the new McGrath Batemans Bay agency on North Street. The Allans lead an experienced team of 12 including four Property Management staff.

McGrath Head of Franchise Chris Mourd welcomed the Allans. “We are excited to have Kylie and Luke join us as principals,” he said. “We share like-minded values.”

Mr Mourd said Batemans Bay is a key des na on with its loca on being crucial to servicing the Sydney, South Coast and Canberra triangle.

“McGrath Batemans Bay is an important extension to our Mollymook and Ulladulla offices,” he added.

Luke Allan said they’re delighted about the move from Elders to McGrath. “We were drawn to the company’s forward-thinking culture in terms of innova on and technology,” said Mr Allan. “Their advanced systems and unparalleled support allow our team more me to focus on their clients.”

Kylie Allan brings 17 years’ experience in the property industry to McGrath Batemans Bay. She is con nuing to create posi ve and stress-free experiences for her clients. “This is a fun and fast-growing real estate agency with family values at our core,” she said.

The Allans intend on McGrath Batemans Bay becoming the leading pres ge agency on the Eurobodalla Coast.

“The brand and its reputa on align well with our coastal loca on where we’ve set several property records recently including the $13.2 million sale of 41 Anderson Avenue, in Tuross Head in January,” said Mr Allan. “We followed that sale with 21 Beechwood Court in Sunshine Bay for $2.05 million and then we again broke the suburb record in April with the $2.52 million sale of 22 Beechwood Court.”

McGrath Batemans Bay extends its services from Depot Beach in the north to Tuross Head in the south. Its key precincts are Batemans Bay, Moruya and surrounding suburbs.

Right:: the new McGrath Batemans Bay agency on North Street, Batemans Bay

Above: McGrath Batemans Bay principals, Luke and Kylie Allan

Be prepared to avoid emergency and stay well these holidays

With the holiday season almost here, COORDINARE has joined with the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District and Southern NSW Local Health District to encourage people to be prepared this summer period.

COORDINARE's CEO Dianne Kitcher said: "As we are currently experiencing another wave of COVID cases, now is the me to check that your COVID vaccina ons are up-to-date and confirm if you would be eligible for an virals, to save valuable me if you do test posi ve for COVID-19. To avoid a COVID infec on, mask wearing, physical distancing and considering whether to a end crowded events are precau ons worth undertaking at this me."

"If you’re at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and are eligible for an virals, speak to your doctor or nurse prac oner before the holiday season about how you would access these medicines. You would need a prescrip on to get the tablets or capsules from your nearest pharmacy within the first five days of symptoms," said Ms Kitcher.

"Ge ng prepared before the holiday season could be as simple as checking you have enough medica on or medical supplies available, or you have adequate repeat prescrip on to cover the holidays and normal business closures, especially if you test posi ve for COVID and need to stay home."

“Although it currently isn't mandatory to self-isolate, if you’ve tested posi ve to COVID-19, it’s recommended you stay home un l acute symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever) have gone. Make sure you have supplies such as first aid kit and a health ac on plan with a list of important health phone numbers handy, this could help you save me and avoid unnecessary stress if you do have an urgent health need,” she said.

Ms Kitcher said if you or someone you know is unwell over the holidays, ask yourself: ‘Is my urgency an emergency?’

There are plenty of health care op ons for unexpected medical issues like sunburn, minor cuts or toothaches which don’t involve a trip to the hospital emergency department.

Contact your nearest general prac ce (details at healthdirect.gov.au)

Call the healthdirect hotline to speak to a registered nurse on 1800 022 222

Visit a nearby pharmacist

Call  000 in a medical emergency

A end the nearest emergency department for a serious illness or injury.

Tilbrook Plaque unveiled in Tuross Head

A excellent turnout by the Local Member for Bega, the community, councillors and staff a ended a public ceremony at the new Tuross Head /Highway intersec on bus shelter on the occasion of the official dedica on of a plaque recognising the longservice of THPA Secretary John Tilbrook and his advocacy for the interests of the Tuross Head community in many areas including the bus shelter.

Above Right: Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland was on hand to congratulate John Tilbrook on the accomplishments of improving the Highway intersec on, improving the carpark and then finally reloca ng the bus stand to a safer posi on east of the highway. Mayor Hatcher paid respect to those who had helped over the years and especially to the Council staff who brought the carpark and bus stand into being.

Above: John Tilbrook flanked by Eurobodalla Mayor, Mat Hatcher and Councillor Tanya Dannock.

Five new footpaths fill missing links to key loca ons

New funding will enable improved pedestrian access to key des na ons at five loca ons within Eurobodalla says Council’s director of infrastructure Tony Swallow.

The grants were secured under the Get NSW Ac ve Program. Mr Swallow said the $1,350,000 of state money would be supplemented by $65,000 from Council.

“These paths are important links that improve safety, accessibility and social outcomes, and encourage walking and cycling for leisure, health and commu ng,” Mr Swallow said.

The five new paths are:

Along Northcove Road extending the link between Long Beach to Maloneys Beach, providing safe pedestrian access to local businesses, public toilets and beaches

Between Beach Road at Surf Beach to Carramar Drive at Lilli Pilli to fill in the missing link in uninterrupted pedestrian access from Lilli Pilli to the Batemans Bay CBD

Along Sylvan Street at Malua Bay to provide safe access to the shops and foreshore

Along Hawkins and Evans Roads at Tuross Head to connect the shopping precinct to the exis ng path at One-tree point.

Corunna Street and Tilba Streets in Narooma to connect the community to the surf beach, tourist parks and golf course.

Hot p: Buy back something this Christmas

Why not get cra y this Christmas and turn someone’s trash into treasure?

From bikes that look brand new to quirky baby highchairs, there’s all sorts of second-hand treasures at Surf Beach, Moruya and Brou waste facility Buy Back Shops.

Council staff re-stock the shop each day with preloved items. Casual shop a endant Nathan Cullen was amazed by the things people chuck out.

“There’s brand new car parts and new blinds, even an electronic safe s ll in its packaging,” he said.

“There’s a lot of fishing rods, sur oards and building materials which are all fast sellers.”

Above: The McMahon

of Mossy Point celebrate Christmas with the environment in mind, giving presents either upcycled or made.

Last week, regular customers Jeff and Lyn McMahon picked up a trolley-full of Christmas presents for $50 as well as a load of free mulch. The McMahon family do Christmas differently.

“It’s our family tradi on to only give presents that are recycled or something we’ve made,” Lyn said. Lyn loves to find les and materials for mosaics, while Jeff finds quirky things to upcycle. It’s not just about a bargain or interes ng finds, but also spending quality me with loved ones exploring the shop.

If you feel some items you’re taking to the p could have a second life, men on it at the weighbridge. Get in quick, the Surf Beach Buy Back Shop will be closed between Monday 26 December and Wednesday 4 January. For opening hours and fees, visit Council’s website.

With visitors arriving for the summer holidays, delays at Council’s waste facili es are expected. Please leave plenty of extra me when visi ng, especially at Council’s busiest facility at Surf Beach.

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The Christmas Gala by U3A in Batemans Bay Dec 18th

Believers, Agnos cs and Atheists all enthusias cally welcomed... On Sunday morning 18 th December at 10am, U3A are having a Christmas Gala, which will tell the story of the na vity in song and drama. The morning will feature The Three Tenors- Steve Johnston, Paul Marshall and Duncan McDiarmid, all having glorious and powerful tenor voices.

The U3A Singers, conducted by Lyn Brown, happily accepted the invita on to par cipate, and numbers swelled when they heard more about the morning’s events.

Members of the church congrega on gleefully agreed to dress up and perform the Christmas story. The much coveted roles of Mary and Joseph were given to Yemi and Oscar Gouillet; ideal candidates, since they produced twin babies earlier this year, Jada and Jus n. Of course the twins will star as the babies Jesus.

Obviously the Three Kings will be our tenors, and the angels will be the U3A Singers, with Gabriel being acted by Meredith.

We will not be reading from the bible. Instead the actors will be pu ng the message into their own words. As well, some favourite carols have been chosen to enhance the story.

In the tradi on of the Uni ng Church, this will be a fine example of Inclusivity, with Mary of Nigerian heritage, Jesus portrayed as a boy and a girl, and Believers, Agnos cs and Atheists all enthusias cally welcomed.

Come and have fun. Remember, 10am at the Batemans Bay Uni ng Church on Sunday morning 18 th December.

For further informa on, call Kay on 0438 717606.

NSW Na onal Parks photo compe on

NSW Na onal Parks and Wildlife Service are excited to announce the launch of their #NSWParks photo compe on

Whether you love photography, exploring new trails and lookouts, or simply spending me in nature, you could win a dream holiday by showing them na onal parks from your perspec ve .

There are four categories: Landscapes and Vistas, Animals and Plants, Enjoying Nature and Remote Country.

The winner of each category will score a trip to 1 of 7 iconic na onal parks stays, from The Chalet in New England Na onal Park to Galong Cabins in Blue Mountains Na onal Park. Find your path this summer and capture the beauty of na onal parks on your camera or phone.

Terms and condi ons apply. All copyright remains with the photographer.

Entries will be accepted from 13 December 2022 to 31 January 2023. No entries will be accepted a er 11:59pm 31 January 2023.

Head to their website to learn more and submit your entry h ps://na onalparks.nsw.gov.au/photo-compe on

All winners will be announced on the NPWS website and social media on 28 February 2023. All images must be submi ed though our photo submission form. Digital images that are sent via email will not be accepted.

The entry forms contain required fields for informa on about the photo, category to be entered, and contact informa on for the entrant, including an email address. If possible, please embed the photographer’s name and cap on informa on in the photo’s metadata.

Pelican Rocks, Greenwell Point win 2022 Great Australian Fish & Chip Award

The winners of the 2022 Great Australian Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), have been announced, with the country’s best fish & chippers in each state and territory crowned. “In every town, across every state and territory, people spruik their fish & chips as number one. So, we’ve listened to the people, and crowned the most popular fish & chip shops around the country,” SIA

“A er close to 60,000 votes from the public spread across 683 stores around the country, the winners of the 2022 Great Australian Fish & Chip Awards People’s Choice Awards have been crowned::

New South Wales – Pelican Rocks, Greenwell Point New South Welshmen cast the most votes out of any state/territory, which meant this top store reeled in the most votes in the en re compe on!

Queensland – Costa’s Seafood Cafe, Capalaba Tasmania – Fraggles Fish and Chips, Launceston South Australia – Dolphin Fish Shop and Take Away, Netley Northern Territory – Frying Nemo Fish and Chippery, Stuart Park Australian Capital Territory – Snapper & Co., Yarralumla Western Australia – Ralphy’s Ocean Treats, Falcon Victoria – Jarrah Street Family Store, Wodonga

“It’s no secret the Australian seafood industry and foodservice sector. We encourage everyone to take a night or two off from the kitchen, get together with your friends and family, and support your local takeaway store and your fishers, while you enjoy some Great Australian Fish & Chips.

“The Great Australian Fish & Chip Awards showcase the very best fish & chip businesses around the country, while they celebrate our great Australian seafood, and the fishers who produce all of our favourite seafoods.

“The awards also highlight the importance of buying fresh, local, Australian seafood. It’s important to always ask for Aussie seafood; even why you’re buying fish & chips. Australian seafood is one of the most sustainable protein sources in the world and our fisheries management is world-class.

"However, 62 per cent of seafood eaten in Australia is imported, so un l the Albanese Government’s Country of Origin Labelling for seafood sold in foodservice is brought in, it’s important you chat to your server about where your seafood is from.

CEO Veronica Papacosta said.

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milk crate founda on launch Boxing Day at Mossy Cafe

milk crate founda on are a not for profit, stacked on suppor ng the mental health of hospitality workers and breaking down the s gma surrounding it

Right: Milk Crate Founda on are holding an official launch party at Mossy Café on Pacific on Boxing Day from 7:30am, with V&C Foods dona ng milk and Guerrilla Roasters dona ng coffee. All proceeds from the day go to suppor ng Milk Crate.

For more informa on, follow @milkcratefounda on or visit milkcratefounda on.org

Above: "A milk crate, in its simplest of forms transports milk. For some, it’s a res ng place, a dining table, a shelf, a ladder, a founda on for the hospitality industry. We are Milk Crate Founda on".

R to L Bloss McClelland, FOUNDER, Owner of Mami’s Bar (Batemans Bay), Mathew Hatcher, Head Bloke and Chris na Bruce, here to make you smile.

Escabags : Helping our Community

‘Escape Bags’ are free, tote bags filled with the necessi es that a vic m of abuse and his/her children may need when ini ally escaping a dangerous or abusive situa on.

Each ‘Escape Bag’ contains high-quality products as its makers understand the importance of feeling comforted and worthy in a crisis. ‘Escape Bags’ are not gender-specific and, by providing two varia ons, ‘Parent and Child’ and ‘Single Adult’, providers cater for all vic ms of abuse.

KAKADU COLLECTIONS at Dalmeny may also be able to assist with emergency clothing for children under 2 years and females - note that these items are EUC pre -loved items.

Residents of Eurobodalla - If you wish to collect your free 'ESCABAG' please contact 0439999517 and leave a message. A response will discuss the safest op on available to arrange collec on. Escabags Ltd is an Australian registered charity who distribute ‘Escape Bags’ for vic ms fleeing domes c and family abuse.

Founder and CEO Stacy Jane was recently awarded the Aware Super NSW Community Hero Award for 2022 at the NSW Women of the Year Awards. She had the pleasure of a ending the Governors Recep on hosted by Her Excellence The Honourable Margaret Beazley (Governor of NSW) at Government House, Sydney.

Successful 2022 for Batemans Bay Evening View Club and Santa visits

The Batemans Bay Evening View Club had a successful year in 2022 fundraising for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Our main focus has been fundraising through our raffles, Pamper night auc on, Bunnings BBQ’s and Soup and Sandwich Luncheon but we have also had our monthly mee ngs with guest speakers, trivia games and fun mes. The raffle for the rug crocheted by member Tracey was a great success.

At our December mee ng on Wednesday 7th December we had Santa presents as a fun me for members and guests. We also celebrated birthdays for December and January and President Julie gave Deb, Anne e and Doreen a birthday chocolate. On Thursday 8 December we had a stall at the Bunnings Christmas Market night where local community groups were invited to have a stall. This year we have been able to increase our sponsorship of students in the Smith Family Learning for Life Program and also contribute more to other packs for the disadvantaged students. We are now sponsoring 6 students and part sponsor our Regional student and also we donated $500 to the Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal. We have had guest speakers from the Wires, RFS and the Photographic Club. Our Soup and Sandwich Luncheon was a fun social event and the Pamper Ac on raised over $500. We have had Bunnings BBQ’s and the Bunnings Market Days and Evening and these are always well supported.

As well as guest speakers at our monthly mee ngs we celebrate any member’s birthdays in that month. The monthly mee ngs are held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club. The next mee ng of the Batemans Bay Evening View Club will be held on Wednesday 8 February 2023 at the Soldiers Club at 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm at a cost of $25 for a meal and the mee ng. Visitors and guests are always welcome to come and join everyone and enjoy an evening with women from all walks of life and listening to a great guest speaker. For all enquiries please contact Julie on 0408 215 553 or Jenny on 0429 726 630.

Above: President Julie with Birthday Girls, Deb, Anne e and Doreen

NSW State Elec on And Be er Access To Hospital Care

The Beagle Editor,

The TUROSS HEAD PROGRESS ASSOCIATION Inc (THPA), on behalf of its community, is red of the years of lack of transparency, spin and misleading informa on in rela on to local access to quality healthcare. The THPA is now taking a proac ve role by appoin ng two highly experienced commi ee members to work towards solu ons.

THPA will build on the outstanding efforts of Dr. Michael Holland and Fitzroy and Mylene Boul ng (organisers of 3 large scale pe ons for improved hospital clinical services).

The long term lack of access to local public hospital care compared to the level of care available to metropolitan communi es is one of the most important issues facing our South Coast community in the upcoming NSW elec on.

NSW governments, Lib/Nat and Labor, have over many decades treated rural and regional healthcare with a combina on of indifference and neglect leading up to the recent NSW Parliamentary Regional and Rural Hospital enquiry with its devasta ng nega ve findings. The commitment to building a new hospital in Moruya by the current government is a big step forward despite being long overdue.

With regard to improving clinical services there is a small, faint light at the end of the poli cal tunnel with both major par es acknowledging the deficits in rural/regional healthcare and very, very faint hints at improving those clinical services but without any clear proposals.

The THPA's task is to get clear and consistent ac on statements prior to the elec on from all poli cal par es and SNSWLHD so that all voters can make an informed decision. Vo ng decisions in the 2023 NSW elec on will determine hospital care for at least 20 years into the future.

Star ng early next year THPA will provide frequent updates of any changes right up un l the elec on.

The Shed welcomes males over eighteen with the aim to provide a safe place to be involved in joint projects, snooker, photography, cards, table tennis etc or just have a cuppa and a yarn.

Our general open me is Monday and Thursday 8.00-12.00 am We also open Tuesday 2.00-4.00pm for cards (euchre)

Wednesday 2.00-4.00pm for snooker and the camera group meet Thursday 2.00-4.00pm.

Support the TUROSS HEAD PROGRESS ASSOCIATION Inc (THPA) by becoming a member. For more informa on contact Honorary Secretary secretarythpa@gmail.com

For informa on contact brocky1967@outlook.com or ptuross@bigpond.com

Support Student Sculpture While Enjoying

Your Coffee

If you love your coffee and want to support young ar sts in our Shire, there’s a new blend out there to sa sfy both your passions. You’ll recognise the brand and blend because a striking new design on the packaging will alert you to this opportunity.

Sculpture for Clyde has partnered with Guerilla Roasters to raise money for the Student Sculpture Prize and Exhibi on to be held in May 2023. Some proceeds from the sale of the Student Sculpture blend will be used to stage the exhibi on and award winning young sculptors.

The new blend features a design by Sophie Heslop from St Peter’s Anglican College, winner of the inaugural coffee logo compe on. Sophie’s design caught the a en on of Guerilla Roasters’ owner, Mathew Hatcher and will now spearhead the campaign to support other young ar sts in our community.

“We love this project,” said Student Sculpture organiser, Frances Harmey. “We support and promote a young ar sts using one medium, in order to raise funds to award young sculptures on other mediums.”

“We’re thrilled that Guerilla Roasters selected our sculpture event to support and that it’s come to frui on so quickly. Just in me for Christmas and summer.

“It’s an indica on that lots of businesses and individuals in our Shire support crea vity and the ar s c endeavours of young people. We also have sponsorship commitments from Go Vita Batemans Bay and Steph’s Fabrics in Moruya.”

Five local high schools have decided to join the Student Sculpture Exhibi on and Prize, and individuals can enter by contac ng us through our website www.sculptureforclyde.com.au or by emailing frances.harmey@gmail.com

Student Sculpture coffee beans can be purchased from Mossy Cafe outlets and through the Guerilla Roasters website.

Cap on: Sophie Heslop with her design for the new coffee blend that will support young ar sts in the Student Sculpture Prize and Exhibi on in May 2023.

community Dr Rae

Luckie : Master of History

Batemans Bay resident Dr Rae Luckie and husband Barry travelled to Armidale where last Friday she was awarded a Master of History, specialising in local and family history.

Rae established the Graduate Diploma of Educa on program at the University of Wollongong’s Batemans Bay campus which ran from 2009 un l and the end of 2014. S ll passionate about teaching, Rae has taught crea ve wri ng at venues throughout NSW. She and Barry caravanned each year to the Central West and Riverina where she facilitated crea ng wri ng classes in local libraries and wri ng centres.

Rae said the far south coast has a special place in her heart. In the late 1970s Barry was transferred to the Bega Police Sta on, and shortly a er Rae was appointed secretary to the then town clerk of Bega Municipal Council, Paul White. Rae recalls the turbulent me during the amalgama on of Bega, Imlay and Mumbulla councils. ‘The buzzword was economies of scale’, Rae recalls.

Currently a voluntary tutor for Batemans Bay U3A, Rae will be teaching two crea ve wri ng programs in 2023 at Batemans Bay Library. The Wednesday a ernoon group will be for those who have completed any of Rae’s wri ng workshops over the years. The Monday a ernoon group will be for those who are interested in in kickstar ng their crea vity—from prose to poetry, from memoir to family history, from crime to historical fic on. Rae is a professional editor and is also a mentor for the Australian Society of Authors.

Pictured: Mr James Harris, Chancellor, University of New England, presen ng Master of History to Dr Rae Luckie 9 December 2022

Help Malua Bay Fire Brigade help the Brown Family

Malua Bay Rural Fire Brigade is organising this fundraiser. Malua Bay Rural Fire Brigade member Greg Brown, his wife Jill and daughters Cate and Amelia, and Cate’s partner Luke have been devastated by Cate’s recent diagnosis of stage 4 biliary cancer.

Ca e, who recently completed her nursing degree at 21, was about to start her nursing career but is instead ba ling this terrible disease.

Jill has le her job to care for Cate, and Greg, a selfemployed carpenter, will be reducing his hours significantly so he can help care for and spend as much me as possible with Cate.

Malua Bay Rural Fire Brigade say "Greg is one of our most experienced members, and even now con nues to a end call-outs, serving the community in which he lives. He also served his community during the relentless 2019/20 fires. He is the recipient of the NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Cita on, the Na onal Emergency Medal and the Na onal Medal.

"Our brigade hopes to assist Greg’s family by easing its financial burden. We will also be undertaking other fundraising measures, which will be publicised on our web page ( h ps://www.maluabayrfs.com/) and Facebook page (h ps://www.facebook.com/maluabayruralfirebrigade ).

Dec 17th - Gedupndanz at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Dec 17th - Dave Berry – Club Tuross (7.30pm)

Dec 17th - Big Mama and the Hanged Men at Moruya Golfy

Dec 17th - Soul Stories at One Tree Inn, Tuross

Dec 17th - Flock of Haircuts at The Patch, Tomakin

Dec 17th - Leigh Barker Band featuring Heather StewartSt Johns Anglican Church Moruya - Tickets: $35 @ the door, cash or Tap-n-Go

Dec 18th - Eurobodalla Live Music at Moruya Golfy

Dec 18th - Tony Jaggers live and loud at Tukka Cafe Moruya Dec 18th - Totum at The Patch, Tomakin

Dec 23rd - Driving Sideways at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Dec 24th Rod Folpp at Club Tuross Dec 24th - Driving Sideways at Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

Dec 24th - Fractured Minds at One Tree Inn, Tuross

NYE Party Moruya Waterfront Hotel 19-Twenty • Fractured Minds • Eklypse • Angus Murray Orphan Music & Moruya Waterfront Hotel presents2022 New Years Eve Party ! Over 5 hours of live music! 19 -Twenty, Eklypse, Fractured Minds & Angus Murray.

Dec 31st - Drive Time at Club Tuross - Drive Time is a 4piece band based around the vast experience of lead guitarist and singer Rick Bamford who is a regular at Club Tuross as a solo ar st. Other members of the band are Adam Twyford on drums, Paul Leeder on bass and James "Hoogie" Hoogstad on harmonica and saxophone.

Dec 31st - This New Years Eve Bay Soldiers is going back to the 80's with a fun 1980's themed party. Tall Puppy Syndrome will be performing live from 8pm on the night, playing a great range of 80's hits and party rock through the night. there will be fun prizes for 80's themed fancy dress on the night too, so come back to the 80's with us this New Years Eve!

263—NEW YEAR RESOLUTION

By Robert Macklin

One endeavour above all others will be obsessing me in 2023 – a book full of surprises for Canberrans and, I hope, for a wider readership – on the real story of the men (and one woman) who laid the foundations for our National Capital.

The biggest surprise, I suspect, will be the extraordinary contribution of someone who barely figures in Canberra’s official history. The working title sets the scene. We’ve dubbed it,

CHARLES WESTON’S DREAM CITY – ‘poet, artist and tree planter’ after the phrasing in his obituary by the Sydney Morning Herald’s Horticultural Editor, John Gilmore Lockley.

I say ‘we’ because I am working with Dr John Gray who in his retirement from the NCDC, completed his Doctor of Environmental Design thesis in 1999, a massive research effort on Weston’s life and work. And while it will be a central element of the narrative, the book will also bring his extraordinary achievement into the wider context of the British Imperial era – and the young Australian Federation in which it took place.

Already, at this early research stage, it includes a cast of extraordinary characters from the worlds of science, religion, politics, architecture, officialdom, treasure hunters, royalty and even an appalling mountebank. (And the woman, is of course Marion Mahony Griffin whose brilliant work with her husband Walter might well have been the key to the winning Griffin design.)

Weston, an international arboreal and horticultural virtuoso, according to former NCDC Commissioner, Malcolm Latham was ‘the man who breathed life into Griffin’s design for Canberra.’ John Lockley, went further: ‘It was Mr Weston who made Canberra the dream city she is today. His message to the nation, his melodies, his pictures, he pieced together with limb and leaf. Others did the planning and building leaving their finished work for time to discolour and perhaps to spoil. But Mr Weston set the growing beauty of Australian and exotic trees in places where old Mother Earth would guard and guide them.

‘This is not the place,’ he wrote, ‘to tell of how the magnificent work was done. That story can be told another day.’ With a bit of luck – and lots of late nights – that day will come in 2023.

Weston’s remarkable contribution – the experimentation, selection and planting of many millions of trees and shrubs - is virtually missing from Canberra’s public chronicle. Many think the suburb and district of Weston and Weston Creek respectively were named in his honour. Not so. Even some of the official government publications wrongly identify the ‘other’ Weston who, it turns out, was a NSW Corps soldier and amateur illustrator, said to have published the first rendering of a didgeridoo. That might account for the oddity of the suburb’s streets being named after Australian artists.

Weston Park is Charles’s only separate memorial. Walter and Marion Griffin provided the framework brilliantly, but it was upon their latticed canvas that Weston drew foliage from all the continents but Antarctica to give life to the Griffin concept. And though he was no futurist, the astonishing range of species he experimented and selected in his millions of plantings, provided a ‘fortress of foliage’ for Canberra in the struggle against climate change. While Sydney and Melbourne face the loss of up to 90 percent of their limited range of protective trees, Weston’s ‘green draperies’ will survive the coming arboreal pandemic.

If for no other, that’s reason aplenty to tell the amazing inside story of a humble, but dedicated hero of our beauteous National Capital. robert@robertmacklin.com

Reading—A beer with Baz

Bazza scanned the empty front bar and decided on a stool as Bella, the publican, greeted him and poured a schooner.

“It’s all very quiet in here today, Bella. Anyhow, I’ve been meaning to ask how the writing is fairing? The young woman was striding away from the certainty of her life in Provence on my last reading. She seems an interesting character and I am keen to know what happens next.”

Bella stopped wiping the front bar, sighed and gently shook her head.

‘Ahhh….. Bazza. I’m stuck…… One week I had her on a plane home to Australia and the next week turning around and going back to the restaurant……. She is stressing me out.”

Bazza laughed and cupped his chin.

“She does seem a complex character, Bella. Why not put your own confusion about her next move into the story?”

Bella creased her eyes and pulled up a stool.

“Send her to Paris, Bella. A multi layered city that offers culture and romance……..set her up in somewhere like Montmartre. She will love it; cobbled streets, cafes, nightlife and the stunning Sacre-Coeur basilica. Now, the ‘getting there’ is the key. I reckon it has to be a rail journey. I used to love a long train trip. You could set the story back a few decades when carriages were broken into compartments and passengers faced one another. Her interactions with others will allow us to get to know her better. And there is also the dining carriage with a sit down meal and table attendants. I could eat a whole chapter on French food.”

Bella’s eyes widened.

“I like it, Bazza. She can start the journey in the early morning. A thick fog can match her confusion and I can explore her swirling state of mind. As the fog lifts and the conversations with others relaxes….she may….perhaps….become more comfortable with the uncertainty of life…..even for a moment….embrace spontaneity…..or at least get to know it.”

Bazza took a long sip of his schooner and grinned.

“Or meet someone, Bella, a spark for a romance…..”

Bella’s eyes shot skywards.

“No…..no….no….Bazza. She is on a mission in life. I’m yet to define the mission but I know she is going to be passionate about it. Any romance will be a subplot. Anyhow….give me some ideas about characters on the train.”

Bazza rubbed his chin and took a sip.

“Well, Bella, someone with a lot of lived experience from an interesting part of the world. A person that has seen the best and worst of humanity……. Perhaps a young person travelling for the first time who shares his or her frustrations about baby boomers. Oh…….there should also be room for an old bloke from the south coast of NSW. I would like to have a yarn to her on this train trip.”

Bella smiled.

“Ahhhhh……that should kick the conversation along. I do need a passenger that annoys everybody. Someone with a contrarian view of the world to balance those characters, otherwise the whole compartment will be nodding in agreement.”

They both spun round as Mick entered the pub.

Have a beer with Bazza at john.longhurst59@gmail.com

er to the editor

Rodeos: Council wants to hear your views

Dear Beagle Editor and Readers

The Moruya Rodeo Associa on wants a five-year renewal of its licence, and Council wants to hear your views. Rodeos involve distress, fear and poten al serious injury to the animals involved.

Rodeos need a special exemp on from the NSW Preven on of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 to happen at all. Why? Because otherwise the people running them would be breaking the law and commi ng animal cruelty offences.

Rodeos involve the following types of events (as described on RSPCA Australia's website):

Bronco and bull riding: Rodeo horses and bulls buck repeatedly as an ins nc ve reac on to being repeatedly kicked with metal spurs and to the ghtened flank strap around their sensi ve underbelly. Horses and ca le are prey animals and their reac on to being ridden in this way is the same as their reac on to being a acked by a predator, a situa on where they experience increased fear, stress and panic. It is not uncommon to see horses and bulls hurl themselves at solid objects in order to rid themselves of the rider

Calf roping: Injury risks include damage to the calf’s neck (so ssue, windpipe and spine), bruising, broken ribs and choking. A Queensland study has shown that rodeo calves experience stress. A further study by the University of Sydney has also revealed that observers who assessed s ll images of calves being chased could recognise that they were frightened, stressed and anxious.

Steer wrestling: As well as the fear of being chased and forced to the ground in a rough manner, steers have had their horns damaged with deaths occurring due to their neck being broken. Other injury risks in steer wrestling include damage to the animal’s windpipe and muscle and ssue bruising.

Animals Australia says:

Rodeos are a cruel spectator sport, condemned by all animal protec on organisa ons, in which bulls, horses and some mes other animals are physically provoked into displaying ‘wild’ behaviour by the use of such devices as spurs, electric prods and flank straps. Animals suffer many kinds of injuries and are some mes killed as a result.

PETA Australia says: In Australia and New Zealand, thousands of animals are used in hundreds of rodeo events every year. Countless animals suffer catastrophic injuries, and many die. The few regula ons that are in place at rodeos are not effec ve in preven ng injuries or deterring abusive treatment. Animals used in rodeos are physically provoked to ensure they’ll “put on a show”. Workers painfully twist horses’ and cows’ tails and jolt them with electric prods in order to make them bolt out of the chute. To make animals buck, they are viciously kicked and spurred, and straps are ghtened around their abdomens.

Rodeos are banned in the ACT, the United Kingdom and in some states of the USA, and the above quotes show why. Eurobodalla Shire Council's decision on the renewal of the rodeo licence will be based on the submissions it receives (as stated in the resolu on carried at the Council mee ng of 22 November this year). I am therefore appealing to all Beagle readers to please speak up for the animals, and let the Council know that cruelty to sen ent creatures cannot pass as entertainment in the 21st century. A few minutes of your me could make a world of difference to many animals.

Louise Webb

The future for Batemans Bay?

By Kim Odgers

Imagine the year is 2056, 100 years on from the construc on of the first road bridge to span the Clyde River. Batemans Bay was a quiet pre y seaside village back in 1956, its residents quite sa sfied to ignore the noisier urban bustle and bluster of more ambi ous fellow Australians in ci es like Canberra and Sydney. ‘The Bay’ would remain low key for a further 50 years un l the iconic steel truss Clyde bridge, slowly decaying, was replaced by a sleek 4-lane bland but more efficient concrete span that brought more of the curious and party-minded into our area in ever increasing numbers. Many stayed, many bought holiday homes, most would return.

The Bay was about to rapidly change.

Move forward another 50 years to 2056 and visitors and intending new residents would swarm into our region via the fast flowing 4-lane Princes Highway that now extends the length of the coastline from Sydney to Melbourne. Tracking this high volume highway is the recently completed coastal rapid transit train, an ambi ous and costly joint venture between the NSW, Victorian and Federal Governments. The Kings Highway Tollway, also 4-lanes, now sweeps into the southerly outskirts of the Bay a er cu ng across and through the eastern ranges south of Braidwood via Araluen. Transit mes from Sydney and Canberra had now been halved.

Batemans Bay is a defined city, designated as such by the NSW Government some 10 years earlier. Con nuous suburbs spread from Durras to the north, Nelligen to the west, Buckenbowra to the south-west and Broulee to the south. High density towering apartment complexes, so typical in Wollongong and Sydney, have taken over Beach Road from Orient St through to Hanging Rock. Similar high density residen al developments at Surf Beach and Malua Bay, thankfully limited to 3-stories, a racts cashed up buyers mainly from Canberra keen for a permanent coastal escape now just one hour away.

Catalina Golf Course, courtesy of a generous developer, has relocated to the west of Broulee, its once much praised rolling fairways and greens now replaced by a combina on of mul -townhouse complexes and an up -market gated community. Malua Bay and Longbeach con nue to develop as satellite CBDs. Controversy over the Longbeach to Surfside direct road link across Cullendulla Inlet to link with the northern approach to the Clyde bridge seems to have se led down a er early construc on damage to endangered wetlands slowly recovers. Separate controversy, less likely to se le down any me soon, gains momentum despite Council’s determina on to press on with the development of a mul -residen al canal complex at Mcleods Creek near Smokey Point.

Although Council has mandated Batemans Bay road transport be now fully electric, transport issues persist in and around the CBD, although night me access to the many popular clubs and pubs has eased with the introduc on of light rail from the expanded Wollongong University complex at Hanging Rock. This 2000-student highly acclaimed campus has brought yearlong colour and youthful vibrancy to the Bay that would earlier only come to life during holiday mes.

In 2056 Batemans Bay is recognised as the fastest growing regional centre in NSW. Its future is now assured given that its popula on has reached a cri cal mass that creates its own momentum for further rapid growth.

That may be the future for Batemans Bay in 2056 and beyond. But right now, 2022 suits me fine.

Reading—le er to the editor

Surfside can sink or swim

The Beagle Editor,

At council's final mee ng of the year last Tuesday the Coastal Management Plan was adopted by 6 votes to 2.

Residents had been figh ng for mi ga on against erosion of their beaches for 10 long years and the final outcome a er all this me was mi ga on for council infrastructure, not private property. Protec on will be added to the shore of the Big 4 caravan park and the corner of the roadway at the end of it. What is le of the land eastward of there will be allowed to erode un l it reaches the roadway which follows the sewer line into the suburb. There are also plans to raise the roadway in that area. The next spot that will be protected is the roadway at McLeods Creek (the dog beach) and an ar ficial low levee along McLeods beach and on the other side of the road to protect the pumping sta on from inunda on.

The main beach at Surfside has been promised "sand nourishment", proven to be a very temporary and expensive op on in the past but this me, this sand will only be supplied every 4 to 10 years when dredging takes place in the river mouth. Surfside does not have me to wait. Just last weekend 2 metres of dune was lost at the northern entry point of Surfside beach and again yesterday the swell is bi ng into the raw drop off or washing 10 metres into back yards. This is with an average high de of 1.3 metres so heaven help us if we get another east coast low along with des of around 2 metres or so.

The ban on protec ng our homes with sandbags s ll applies and will be enforced with huge fines. Imagine the outcry if people had not been allowed to use their garden hoses to protect their homes in the recent bushfires."

Rosemary Deadman

Teensafe is planning the next safe -driver course in the school holidays on Thursday 19 January 2023 at Moruya Speedway (weather and Covid permi ng).

Teensafe specialises in prac cal behind-the-wheel safe driver instruc on for L and P licenced drivers. To book a place and access a registra on form, email garys.home@bigpond.com or go to www.teensafemoruya.org for more info.

The Teensafe team is considering a driver course for seniors who feel the need to refresh their driving ability and skills using your own vehicle with an instructor alongside at Moruya Speedway.

Any enquiries or support for this road safety ini a ve welcome.

Reading—history

FOR the benefit of dairymen we wish to no fy them that their registra on was due yesterday 15 inst., and that they must make their applica on forthwith at the local Police Sta on, or otherwise they will be penalized.

AUCTIONEER M. E. Ryan, of Runnyford reports the sale on Saturday last of 137 acres of land – 10 acres of cul va on, the balance being grass land – with co age and out-buildings in the Estate of James Aus n (deceased) at Mosquito Creek to Mr. James Aus n, junr., for £300. Store cows and bullocks averaged 30s per head.

THE officers of the Moruya Golf Club for 1923 are: Dr. Quilter, President; Messrs. C. Carter, Hon. Sec.; P. H. Mills, Hon. Treasurer. The other members of the Club at present are: Rev. Father McCormack, Dr. Cutler, Messrs. J. Quilter, Roger, Shepherd, and the associate members are Mesdames Cutler, Quilter, Misses Jermyn, Mills and Quilter. Visitors to Moruya who are golf players are cordially invited to try the links, which have been done up and are in good order for the Xmas holidays.

POLLING for the Federal elec on to-day (Saturday). Every elector should not fail to record his or her vote. THE exhibi on given by the Australian Buckjumping Show on Monday night was undoubtedly the best of its kind ever seen here. The 15 bucking horses and bullocks, a trick mule and four riders giving their large audience an excellent and clean performance. Much amusement was created by the local riders, Ernie Jeffery, Willie Constable, A. Staunton and Jockey Higgins in their riding of the bullock. The balance riding of Lyn Coppin, in a style of his own on this animal caused no end of hilarity. Prizes given by the proprietor, T. Handley, for riding the bullock were won by E. Jeffery and W. Constable, and for catching the trick Pony li le Ar e Bagnall was awarded first. …

NAROOMA – (From our Correspondent.) Things are looking up at Narooma, extensive addi ons to J. P. Hyland’s Hotel are in progress, and nearing comple on, ready to cope with the heavy demand for accommoda on through the forthcoming season. Another step upwards has been reached by the installa on of electric ligh ng plants in both the Narooma Hotel and Ocean House Boarding Establishment, and also at Cos n’s Store. This raises our hopes of seeing this li le township wholly illuminated by electricity in the future.

Our old friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. Davison, le Narooma on Saturday last for an extensive holiday, both having been in indifferent health for some me. During their absence Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davison have taken over the boarding establishment.

FOR SALE. – GRAMAPHONE, with Records. H. B. O’NEILL, Rosedale, Tomakin. Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h ps:// www.mdhs.org.au

The South Coast Pastel Society 2022 Summer Exhibi on and Sale

returns this January with a diverse range of pain ngs in pastel, oils, acrylics and watercolour.

The art works reflect the diversity of New South Wales' South Coast and adjoining regions and showcase the talent and crea vity of the region's ar sts.

The exhibi on features spectacular landscapes and seascapes, beau ful studies of flora and fauna as well as well as wonderfully calming s ll life studies. Visitors to previous events have commented on the depth and vibrancy achieved by each ar st as well as the breadth of subject ma er exhibited across the exhibi on.

Visitors to the exhibi on also have the opportunity to meet with members of the Pastel Society who are all prac cing ar sts and happy to discuss their work and the pain ngs on exhibit.

A er many years exhibi ng at the Surf Club in Malua Bay, this year the society's exhibi on moves to the Sunshine Bay Public School, Beach Road, Sunshine Bay.

The school's hall is a great venue for exhibi ng art, with plenty of space to view the pain ngs and ideal ligh ng that allows visitors to see the colour and detail of each work. Entry is by gold coin dona on with the proceeds going to the School.

The exhibi on will be open from 1:30pm to 4pm on Saturday 14 January and from 10am to 4pm each day therea er un l Sunday 23 January at the Sunshine Bay Public School, Beach Road, Sunshine Bay.

The 38th Annual Art and Cra Exhibi on will be on at the Batemans Bay High School Auditorium from December 23rd to January 8th, except for Christmas Day.

Open from 10am to 4pm daily, over 100 pieces of art, plus sculpture and cra to admire and also for sale.

The official opening will be held at 6pm on December 23rd, free entry, drinks and nibbles too!

Hancock-Cameron takes out the Zatopek 1500

Jaylah Hancock-Cameron has won the Zatopek 1500 in 4:14.19 Named a er the renowned Czech distance runner Emil Zátopek, the ZÁTOPEK:10 is one of Australia’s most pres gious track races.

On December 15, 2022 Athle cs Victoria celebrated the 62nd edi on of this event at the home of athle cs in Melbourne, Lakeside Stadium.

Featuring the Australian Women’s and Men’s 10,000m Championships, the celebra on of athle cs was supported by the U20 Ondieki Women’s and U20 de Castella Men’s 3000m and Open Women and Men’s 1500m and 800m events. History will record Jaylah Hancock-Cameron as the 2022 Zatopek 1500 champion.

Tuross Head Vets Golf results

A fine turnout of 60 players registered for the Tuross Head Veterans Golf 4 Person Ambrose event this week, the game coinciding with the annual Christmas party. Winning team on the day with a fine score of 26.75 ne were Chris and Ian Wra en combining with Ken Brown and Noel Downie. Richard Kelly, Nick Brice, Alan Langford and Bruce Harding finished close behind on 29.0, followed by Greg Smith, John Cox, Ken Hush and Ross Hendy with a score of 31. Brothers Peter and Paul Coffey teaming with Rob Nash and Kevin Reilly rounded out the major winners on 31.5.

Minor prizes went to Steve Collins, Frank Pomfret, Mike Birks and Herb Muriwai with 32.12, Gail and Len Rogers combining with Teri and Steve Swanbury on 32.5, Greg Thornton, Terry Lunn, Paul Pereira and Barry Hobson on 32.75, and finally Dorothy and Blaise Madden, Leonie Snodgrass and Steve Johnston with 32.75.

The Bradman award went to Ann and Bruce Ware together with Anne e and Ian Manton, whilst nearest the pins were won by Frank Pomfret on the 4th, Kevin Reilly on the 6th, and to Julie Barningham and Ray Downey on the 6th. Gail Rogers won the Accuracy drive.

Image: Winners Ian and Chris Wra en, Noel Downie and Ken Brown

Broulee Runners Wed

Dec 14th 2022

Wind, rain, and sunshine greeted the 34 actual starters in this evening’s run. We were delighted to see the 5 members of the Kerr family return to the run to contest the new course. It was the Bredin family up against the Birks family. Ka a Bredin pushed a pram with Maggie on board and Everly the support person against Katarina Birks pushing Tommy and Theo with Alyssa assis ng. The compe on helped both families all record personal best mes.

Personal best mes were recorded by Benji and Neil Mackay in the 2 kilometres. In the 3-Kilometres Bernie Lambert showed her con nued improvement by recording a personal best me. In the 4-Kilometres Gill Stapleton consistent training helped her improve her me

We welcomed Layla Riley supported by her grandmother Claudine Bradley to their first run with the group Layla promises to be a star of the future.

Batemans Bay RSL Bowls Sec on Report

There were 30 bowlers on the green at Club Tomakin for the last bowls in 2022. What a great roll up with bowlers from Milton/ Ulladulla, Moruya and Batemans Bay. Before bowling RSL Bowls President Lou Butcher recited The Ode.

Winners on a Drawn card, Lead, Michael Voce, Second, Wendy Lalor, Skip, Dave Carter. Runners-up, Lead, Alan Ma hews, Second, Margaret Carney, Skip, Xavier Micallef. Other winning teams, Michael Voce, John Jones and John Taber. Alma Sco , Sue Jamieson and Pat Miller. Bert Whitbread, Doreen Dickson and Brian Wheeler. Tricia Wheeler, Brenda Midgley and Dave Carter. Dave Chapman, Wendy Lalor and Ray Ferry.

Money club winner Sue Brown. There were also Raffle prizes, of meat tray, wine and fruit cakes. Each bowler received a $10 lunch voucher which we were able to enjoy together.

There will be no RSL Bowls in January. Bowls returns on Friday 17th February, everyone welcome. Wishing everyone a Joyful and Blessed Christmas, Best Wishes in 2023.

Winners, Dave Carter, Sue Nalor, Michael Voce

Moruya scores NRL trial match in February

The Canberra Raiders will play a preseason match in February at Moruya’s Ack Weyman oval - a venue that’s close to their heart.

The Raiders will take on the Bulldogs as part of the NRL preseason challenge on Sunday 12 February. The under-21 Jersey Flegg team will kick off the a ernoon at 1.45pm followed by the NRL trial at 3.55pm.Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite.

Eurobodalla Council met with Raiders staff and NRL representa ves to talk logis cs at the oval on Wednesday. Council’s recrea on development coordinator Tina Smith said the grounds were expected to come alive with an audience of 5000.

“We talked about the challenges of se ng up the heritage listed Moruya showground and rugby league field to accommodate an event of this size and importance,” Ms Smith said.

“We’ll set up surrounding buildings to support the two professional rugby league teams, NRL refs and compliance team while Council’s parks crew get to work prepping the grounds.”

Ack Weyman oval is currently closed and will reopen to the community a er the game.

Ms Smith said more than 1000 ckets were sold in the first 24 hours. “They’re selling fast, so jump online and grab one soon,” Ms Smith said. “It’s fantas c that cket proceeds will be shared among all Group 16 clubs.”

Council was also working with Eurobodalla rugby league clubs to help with food and beverages, cke ng, and parking on the day.

“Thanks to funding from the NSW Government, par cipa ng clubs will each receive $3000 to provide 20 volunteers for the day,” Ms Smith said.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for our local clubs to raise money a er the tough few years they’ve had.” Funding will also go towards extra sea ng and toilets to accommodate the crowd.

The trial match has been talked about since Ack Weyman’s funeral in 2019. Mr Weyman was a valuable member of the Raiders football staff for several seasons and a Eurobodalla community legend.

Raiders CEO Don Furner said it will be a special day for the club.

“We’ve been hoping to take a match to the South Coast for the past three years following the bushfires in late 2019, but with COVID it’s been a challenge,” Mr Furner said.

“Thankfully we now get to take one to our regional catchment on the South Coast and it’s fi ng that we take the game to Moruya where the Weyman family come from.”

Above: Moruya Sharks member Michael Weyman, Raiders representa ve Gordon Erwin, who is a apart of our Game Day and Events team, and Tina Smith of Eurobodalla Council.

Moruya Women’s Golf Results

14 December 2022 A fun day was had by all as nsel draped Santa’s, Elves, Reindeers, Southern Belles, and everything in between, graced the fairways for the 9 hole Ambrose Xmas break-up round.

Peels of laughter rang out as player’s nego ated the enjoyably challenging and well-planned obstacle course.

Floral arrangements were presented to the following in acknowledgement of their years of service: Commi ee: Barbara Roberts (prev. Women’s Captain) Val Moore (prev. President/ Secretary) Patrons: Edith Jones & Trish Farrow Life Member: Barbara Kennedy

GOLD MEDAL WINNER: (the Roz Rose Memorial Trophy was donated by Di Smith and the winner’s prize money is kindly donated by Geoff Rose)

WINNERS

ROBYN HAWKINS GOLF NSW MEDAL WINNERS: Gold Jan Lumsden Sliver Edith Jones Bronze Marilyn Bingham Weekend Robyn Hawkins

HAMPER WINNERS: 1st Margaret Douglas 152 2nd Val Moore 147 3rd Dee Meek 143 4th Jan Lumsden 138 5th Barbara Kennedy 136 C/B 6th Sharon Knight 136 C/B

OF THE DAY 9 Hole Obstacle Ambrose: Winners: Phyllis Reid, Joanne Dixon, Joan Hosking and Angie McMillan 25 Runners Up: Jan Lumsden, Val Nixon, Shirley Noy and Barbara Kennedy 26 1/8 2nd Runners Up: Margaret Douglas, Marilyn Bingham and Di Smith 27 Team Name: Southern Belles – Pauline Nash, Marie Muriwai, Cindy Becker and Dee Meek Trivia Team: The Merry Elves – Margaret Douglas, Marilyn Bingham and Di Smith

Image: Angie McMillan presents Gold Medal Winner Robyn Hawkins with the Roz Rose Memorial Trophy

Moruya River.

Reports this week have again been very posi ve, with good numbers of flathead, bream, trevally, and estuary perch all being reported. The airport flats, Preddy’s wharf and quarry wharf have all had numbers of fish, with the tailor s ll hanging around the two wharves, and the airport flats holding some nice flathead. We just need this southerly system to leave us alone, and allow some summer like condi ons to start to make themselves at home.

On a plus note also, it would seem that NSW Waterways has finally got around to removing the errant signs from the hole in the wall. Reports from all the way up past Yarragee have also come in this week with flathead, bream and estuary perch. It’s good to see these upper areas of the system star ng to be produc ve again.

The hospital hole has produced the usual bream and Trevally this week, while the town bridge and the flats below have held a few nice flathead and bream as well.

The chilly southerlies look to hanging around for at least a few more days, so rug up and get a goat it this weekend.

Tuross.

Coila lake is s ll open to the ocean at this stage, big seas this week will probably deposit sand in the lake entrance, resul ng in the lake closing up again sooner than later. There were good prawn last dark, and fingers crossed they will be even bigger next dark, which will be Friday 23rd of December. If you need prawning gear, we are well stocked with everything you and the family will need.

The Tuross system, has again been the best performer this week despite the strong winds we have been experiencing. Good numbers of flathead, bream, trevally, tailor and Luderick have all been reported this week. Once we get a good week of hot sunny weather, the system will kick up a notch as well.

The fish in Tuross have been spread far and wide, allowing for plenty of explora on, and weather op ons Tuross always has somewhere you can find a spot that is out of the wind and protected. Fish have been reported all the way up the back of Bumbo lake, so get out and explore this awesome fishery this weekend.

Rock and Beach.

While the wind has made it very trying to fish the beaches and headlands this week, the north facing headlands and ledges have been the easiest areas to fish with the strong southerly winds we have had this week.

There have been a few bream and whi ng star ng to appear in the mixed grounds next to headlands and beaches this week. We can expect this to further improve as the summer warms up.

There have s ll been good numbers of salmon on the beaches for those who have braved a sandblas ng. The northern side of Moruya breakwall has seen intermi ent fish ac vity this week, with the usual salmon schools a li le on the quiet side.

Offshore.

There have been limited reports from boat crews this week, what I have heard is that there are s ll good numbers of snapper and flathead available for this who have got out. Try working the magic 30-40m for most fish.

The game crews are keening awai ng the run of summer billfish, but as yet I, I have t had anything to report. If you haven’t organised Xmas prepara ons yet, come in and check out our every expanding range of product. We will something to suit the fisherman or camper in your family. If you can’t think of what to get, don’t forget we also do gi vouchers.

Stay safe everyone and remember, “ everyday’s a good day for fishing…”

Team Tackle World Moruya.

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Fixed Rate Worry

By now you have probably heard that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced another rate a week ago making it the 8th consecu ve increase. Firstly, the good news is that the RBA doesn’t meet in January so there won’t be an increase un l February at the earliest.

And now for the bad news. The latest increase adds a further $75 per month for a $500,000 loan which is $834 more per month than you would have been paying in April this year. If you have borrowed $1m then of course you can double that. For those on a variable mortgage rate, then this increase has been incurred over “steady” steps over the past 8 months which has enabled people to plan and adjust their finances in a somewhat controlled manner.

However, concern is now increasing for those who will be coming off fixed mortgage rates and therefore will experience this increase in monthly repayments in one fell swoop. In July this year AMP Capital reported that fixed lending usually makes up 10-15 per cent of the total mortgage market, but that number quadrupled to over 40 per cent last year. It is es mated that many of these fixed terms will cease around the middle of 2023 and if the RBA con nues to raise rates a er they come back from their Christmas holidays, the above numbers will inevitably be higher than they are today. So, if you have borrowed $500,000 (which is less than the na onal average) on a fixed loan which converts to variable in June next year you are likely to be having to find an addi onal $1,000 per month to cover the loan. That will be a shock to many and certainly needs to be planned for between now and then to ensure you have the resources to con nue to make the loan repayments. For those in CBD areas where mortgages are o en higher than we see in regional areas this will certainly be a major issue. The Finder group (finder.com.au) suggested there are a number of ac ons you can take:  Call your bank or lender: It may be able to refinance you onto a lower rate which will reduce your monthly repayments, or it may be able to assist you with a financial hardship plan. You might be able to switch to an interest-only home loan for 12–24 months or get a 6-month mortgage holiday.  Compare other home loan rates: Take a look at other interest rates on the market because you may be able to switch to a lower rate elsewhere.  Look at your other expenses: If more of your money is going towards home loan repayments, look at where you might be able to cut back in other areas. Compare your internet, phone and mobile providers, as well as car and health insurance.  Save what you can in a high interest savings account  Consolidate other debts

Of course, the RBA is doing this for the reason which is to slow down the economy and stop people spending money. It’s obviously going to work for those with mortgages.

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