Beagle Weekender Vol 305 April 7th 2023

Arts ……………………. 27 to 29

Cinema ……………….. 19,20

Community ………………3 to 10

Reading ……………………..21 to 26

Real Estate…. 37 No ces…… 40

Food ………………………...30, 31

Sport and Fishing………. 32 to 36

Editorial …………………..2

What’s On …………….... 11 to 18

Welcome to this week’s editorial, Ah, Easter. A me of mixed metaphors. There is the pagan fecundity believers, the chocolate rabbit believers, the non-believers and the Chris ans. I am happy to let the pagans and the chocolate eaters have their way and wish the non-believers well as they enjoy a four day long weekend without ques oning the history of why it is so.

This week I am most interested in The Chris ans and wonder what they have given up for Lent. For the non Chris ans out there the true believers recognise Lent. What they do is, for the forty days before Easter Sunday, they give up something as a sign of sacrifice and to test their self-discipline which is meant to represent the sacrifice of their man, Jesus, when he went into the desert to pray and fast for the forty days before later allegedly dying on the cross.

It brings me to wonder what we collec vely would give up for Lent. The reality is that we might well be asked to give up quite a lot in the near future. Why? Because the rosy financial posi on that was in mated by the previous term of Council was in fact less than rosy, as has been recently discovered. Basically, if we had have con nued down that path we would have found ourselves in a bit of a pickle. Fortunately the reality of the posi on has been discovered and that reality will require a considerable re-think on what we have, and what we might have to give up. Already there is talk of handing back grant money for projects because Council does not have the resources to ini ate the grants, nor the forward funding to maintain and replace any newly acquired infrastructure. Free money is one thing but then there are the running costs.

By example is the Council’s agreement to a thorough review of the Bay Pavilions opera ons and for that review to be reported back to Council. The community had been seduced into thinking it could afford a $69m pool, gym, waterslide, theatre complex as $50 million came from “mana from the skies” and we only had to put in a mere $19m of ratepayer money. But that li le exercise is now cos ng us $4m per year. Every year. So it is reasonable that the Mayor wants to see the details of how the facility is being run by its outside contractor, and if there are ways to maximise the usage of the facility to minimise the cost of having it.

Alas, The Bay Pavilions can not be given back. Sadly we can’t kick the bu of those who led us to this point. We, as a community, just have to suck it in and prepare ourselves to give up some other stuff. But what to give up? There is no doubt change coming and what we might have to give up will be a whole lot more than the token effort many make during Lent where, come Easter Sunday, one can enjoy a pagan chocolate rabbit.

So what should we give up for Lent? Should we grade our roads less, reseal less, mow less, maybe have less staff delivering less services. How about less garbage and green waste services? Boat ramps, parks, bbqs, footpaths. Or we can sell more council land or maybe a vital community centre to help fill the gaping chasm. So many op ons… if only the lazy, gullible nump es of yesteryear had listened ….. Oh well…. Un l next—lei

About 11.25am (Wednesday 5 April 2023), emergency services were called to Narooma Bar, following reports a small boat had capsized a emp ng to enter the Narooma Bar with a man and a woman onboard.

A woman, believed to be aged in her 60s, was rescued from the water by a passing boat. She has been taken to Moruya Hospital for further treatment.

A man, believed to be aged in his 70s, was removed from the water by Marine Rescue personnel and taken to a nearby beach, where NSW Ambulance Paramedics performed CPR but were unable to revive the man.

Officers from South Coast Police District and the Marine Area Command have commenced an inves ga on into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the informa on of the coroner.

Anyone with informa on about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or h ps:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Informa on is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report informa on via NSW Police social media pages.

A man has died and a woman was rescued a er a boat capsized on the South Coast.

Dog beach e que e: Council urges locals to set the standard

Ahead of the Easter holidays, Eurobodalla Council is reminding locals to set the standard and do the right thing when taking their dogs to the beach.

Council rangers are repor ng an increase in complaints about dog behaviour at Tomakin, Tuross Head and Broulee beaches, and warn they will be out and about over the school holidays to monitor popular beach areas.

Senior ranger Mitchell S rling said while the majority of dog owners do the right thing, some owners were not controlling their dogs effec vely.

“A small percentage of owners are con nuing to turn a blind eye to their dog’s misbehaviour, par cularly at popular off-leash beaches,” Mr S rling said.

Mr S rling said the safety and comfort of both people and dogs depends on owners being responsible.

“Nobody wants their day to be ruined by treading on dog poo or a dog on the loose running across towels, knocking children over, or stealing fishing bait,” Mr S rling said.

“We want off-leash areas to be a friendly balance between dogs, their owners, and other beachgoers.

“To achieve this happy medium, the responsibility lies with dog owners - they need to have voice control over their dog. If a dog does not reliably come when called, then they are not ready to be off a leash.”

Off-leash e que e and things to remember when taking a dog to the beach:

 Just because your dog is friendly, doesn’t mean other dogs are. Some dogs can be anxious and easily overwhelmed.

 Never let your dog run up to another dog. Check with its owner first to see if your dog can say hello.

 Respect others’ space and always put your dog on a leash when arriving and leaving the beach.

 Observe your dog’s behaviour and keep them in sight. Owners o en confuse dominant behaviours with play behaviours. Behaviours like inappropriate moun ng and excessive barking is not acceptable.

 Take a bag and pick up your dog’s poo.

 Avoid taking your dog to crowded areas and keep them away from children and people fishing.

 If a beach or area is not signposted, it means dogs are required to be on a leash.

Mr S rling reminded dog owners that meshare beaches remain in place un l Sunday 30 April.

“On meshare beaches, dogs are allowed on or off-leash before 9am and a er 5pm and are prohibited between 9am and 5pm,” Mr S rling said.

To read more about dog-friendly areas and see an interac ve map, visit Council’s website.

U3A Term 2 Enrolments Are Open

Are you over 50, re red or semi re red and looking for a new interest?

U3A Batemans Bay Term 2 classes will begin on Wednesday 26 April at various venues throughout the shire.

U3A Batemans Bay, has been providing courses and social ac vies for the over 50s for more than 25 years. As an organisa on we are unique in that every person involved, including the commi ee and the tutors are volunteers. The majority of our tutors are members who offer their me, knowledge and interests to others. Members of the community are also invited to offer courses by contac ng coordinator2@u3a.bbay@gmail.org

Our current new member’s fee is $50, which includes a $5 joining fee. Membership en tles you to par cipate in as many different courses as you wish. Some courses may have a small charge for materials.

Our program can be accessed by clicking the Courses tab, on our website h p://u3abatemansbay.org.au and scrolling down to ‘Courses and Ac vi es Currently Available’. Ac vi es are classified under the broad headings of History and Culture, Science and General Interest, Literary Ac vi es, Personal Development, Arts and Cra s, Physical Ac vi es and Recrea onal Ac vi es. We also offer a Saturday Talks program.

There are 40 different ac vi es this term. New classes include Dr Merv Bendle’s, The Arthurian Mysteries, (you will need to be quick for this one), Beginners Chess, and Solving Cryp c Crosswords Together. Psychologist Bill Radley is once again running his popular Learning to Relax course and Dr Rae Luckie is offering two crea ve wri ng courses which unfortunately had to be postponed last term. We also have several WAGSWine Apprecia on Groups, which meet monthly to enjoy good food and learn more about wine in the company of like minded people.

Like what you see? You can either join through the website or by calling the Membership Coordinator Joe, on 0411 327 700. Alterna vely you can join and enrol in classes at the Shopfront which will held on 13 April from 10.30 – 12.00 noon in the Mee ng Room at the Batemans Bay Library.

Up to $5,000 to help restore heritage buildings and objects

Owners of heritage proper es or objects in Eurobodalla can apply for grants to help with restora on or maintenance.

Eurobodalla Council has grants of up to $5,000 for projects that enhance individual objects or buildings and will promote apprecia on of Eurobodalla’s history and heritage. These grants are offered annually with a funding contribu on from Heritage NSW.

Successful applicants will need to contribute on a dollar-for-dollar basis and the work must be completed by 30 April 2024.

For more informa on or to complete the applica on online visit Council’s heritage grants webpage. Applica ons close 2pm on Friday 5 May 2023.

Business Co-Networking Narooma April 18th

If you are a sole business operator or remote worker, you are welcome to one of the regional co-working spaces for a chance to meet and connect with other professionals and business owners.

Morning tea will be provided.

Tuesday 18 April 2023

10:30-11:30am

Common Ground Coworking, Midtown Arcade (downstairs), 4-6 Narooma Crescent, Narooma

Marine Rescue NSW crews kept busy in March

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state’s 46 units completed 425 rescue missions in March, returning 920 boaters to shore.

The number of rescue missions in March was down slightly from 478 in February.

Disabled vessels accounted for 300 of the rescue missions with 37 per cent caused by engine failure.

Marine Rescue NSW ac ng Deputy Commissioner Darren Scho said many of these incidents were preventable.

“It’s vitally important that boaters keep their vessel properly serviced and always carry enough fuel for their journey,” he said.

There was a 16 per cent increase in the number of boaters Logging On with Marine Rescue NSW.

“It’s wonderful to see that boaters are using Marine Rescue’s Log On and Log Off service with 7,677 Logging On last month compared to 6,635 in February,” Mr Scho said.

Boaters can Log On and Log Off via VHF Channel 16 or by using the free Marine Rescue NSW app.

The ac ng Deputy Commissioner said Marine Rescue NSW answered 23,873 radio calls in March.

“Radio calls were up by just over 2,300 in March compared to February.

“Volunteers at the Marine Rescue Sydney State Communica ons Centre managed the majority of those calls and do an excellent job in helping keep boaters safe on NSW waterways,” Mr Scho said.

The radio calls included seven Mayday calls where lives were in imminent danger and 12 Pan Pans, when boaters were in an urgent but not life-threatening situa on.

Lake Macquarie was for the third consecu ve month this year the busiest unit in the state with 65 rescue missions while Botany Port Hacking conducted 31 and Port Stephens 30.

“With the Easter long weekend almost here and the boa ng season running un l Anzac Day we are urging boaters to make sure they prepare for their voyage and monitor condi ons to avoid ge ng into trouble on the water.

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Campers invited to experience State forests this Easter

People planning their holiday travels and ac vi es should put State forests on top of the list. These special public places are not only free to visitors, but offer fun, adventure and memories.

With Easter coming up, State forests are also a great place for families to spend me together in the great outdoors, said Manager of Tourism and Partnerships

Louise Faulkner

“There are plenty of unique places to discover and ac vi es to share over the Easter break,” Ms Faulkner said.

“There are so many areas where you can bring the family and picnic or camp for free – even the family dog is welcome! State forests contain thousands of kilometres of roads and trails for four-wheel driving, mountain biking, trail biking, horse riding and bush walking.”

While there is plenty to do and see in State forests, visitors are reminded to be safe and respec ul of others and the environment so that everyone can enjoy their experience.

“Have a great me in our State forests this Easter break, but we ask visitors to respect the rules and each other. This includes observing fire bans, fully ex nguishing your campfire, avoiding excessive noise and considering your fellow campers. Our State forests have spectacular scenery and award-winning visitor a rac ons. I encourage anyone who hasn’t visited in a while to download our free VisitForests app and discover great places to enjoy these holidays. Visitors can also follow us on Facebook for up-to-date informa on on special places to visit,” Ms Faulkner said.

Forestry Corpora on is responsible for managing two million hectares of State forests across NSW for mulple uses, including tourism, recrea on, conserva on, apiary, ca le grazing and renewable mber producon. For more informa on about visitor experiences and des na ons in your local State forest, visit www.forestrycorpora on.com.au.

Forestry Corpora on’s top ps for visi ng state forests

1. Camping is free in NSW State forests, so there’s no excuse not to enjoy the great outdoors.

2. Dogs under control are welcome in NSW State forests so you can bring your four-legged friend on your family picnic or camping trip.

3. There are plenty of dedicated bushwalking tracks wai ng to be explored. Improve your fitness, reap the health benefits of being outdoors or just take a gentle walk to relax.

4. Many State forests have mountain bike tracks managed by local clubs under permit. These tracks are available to ride outside Club events (you could even consider joining your local club).

5. Horse-riders - you can ride your horses on roads and fire trails in State forests.

6. Four-wheel driving and trail bike riding are allowed on formed roads and fire trails in State forests. But don’t risk a fine, remember: no licence, no rego, no ride.

7. Many State forests have fireplaces for barbecues (you can collect fallen wood to make a fire) and great spots to enjoy a picnic. You can enjoy a fire in most State forests, but not all - check our website for locaons of solid fuel fire bans or visit the Rural Fire Service website for informa on about total fire bans. In an emergency, contact 000.

8. Make sure you share your experiences via #visitnswforests and @visitnswforests. The ‘Visit NSW State Forests’ Facebook page will be sharing visitor happy snaps over the holiday period, so don’t forget to tag your shots – you could be a star!

Sea change chefs eye off tuna for festival

"We're hoping for a whole tuna straight off the boat" Catch Khan Danis and Dominic Mannel in the Betta Home Living Cooking Demonstration Marquee on Saturday, May 6.

A man with a love of long road trips and knack for opening fantastic restaurants, Khan Danis says his fondest kitchen moment came in 2006 when he brought fire into the kitchen to open Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar and Grill at Melbourne. It was a rare and wondrous way to cook, and a winning way to prepare the delectable dry aged beef these famous restaurants are so well known for.

Now enjoying a sea change as Head Chef at Bermagui Beach Hotel, Khan and Sous Chef Dominic Mannel are planning to prepare a whole locally caught tuna for this year’s Betta Home Living Cooking Demonstrations at Narooma Oyster Festival.

It’s another accolade for the region which is fast (and at last) coming into it’s own as a destination for foodies and fine diners. Khan’s 23 years at Rockpool began in 1989, after a decade long road trip to the top of Australia.

His launch list is long, and includes Rockpool Perth, several sites in Sydney, a seafood restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand and Bondi Beach’s Totti, by Merivale. There’s also a pizza by the slice joint and a hamburger van with his son in the Southern Highlands!

“[My start at Rockpool] was one of the most exciting times for me as a cook, as I was being exposed to food that I had never experienced before,” he said. “The greatest change in my career came in 2006 when I moved to Melbourne to help open Rockpool Bar and Grill at Crown.

“This was a totally new style of cooking and concept, where a live fire was our main source of heat and flavour. My memories of this time are probably the fondest as this was really the pinnacle of my career as a cook.” In the winter of 2022 the opportunity arose to cook with superb South Coast seafood and produce, beside the sea in a grand old pub – The Bermagui Beach Hotel.

“I had always wanted to live on the south coast and currently I live in Wapengo, not far from the famous inlet where some of the greatest oysters are farmed,” Khan said.

“Using locally sourced seafood, vegetables and other produce, we run a pub menu and look to elevate the offering in the future.”

Chef Dom Mannel is another welcome addition to the offerings of the Far South Coast and like Khan, jumped at the opportunity to work with small local growers of the region. An Englishmen from the small town of Taunton in Somerset, Dom earned his stripes in London’s Petersham Nurseries under Joe Fox and Damian Clisby. Here, his appreciation for sourcing the best quality produce and treating it simply was discovered and honed. In Australia, Dom brought his skills to hatted restaurants including Mimosa Wines just down the road from Narooma, Rosetta Ristorante (Melbourne) and The Recreation Bistro (Fitzroy, VIC).

Apr 7th - Dave Berry – Club Malua (8pm)

Apr 8th - Stru – Club Tuross (7.30pm)

Apr 8th - Driving Sideways – Soldiers Club (8pm)

Apr 8th - 4th Degree at One Tree Inn, Tuross Head

Apr 9th - Rick Bamford – Club Tuross (9.30am)

Apr 9th - Allan Wa s Blues Band – Club Narooma (3pm)

Apr 9th - Driving Sideways – Club Malua (7.30pm)

Apr 13th - Planet TX Open Mic Night at Tukka Cafe Moruya

Apr15th - Steve Benic – Club Tuross (7.30pm)

Apr15th - Jamie Parkinson – Tomakin Club (7.30pm)

Apr15th - Vinyl Rain – Club Malua (8pm)

Apr 16th - Eurobodalla Live Music at Moruya Golfy

12:30pm

Apr 16th - Courtly Musick - Majes c music for historic instruments and voice. Be transported to another me and place - the me of cathedrals and courtly manners. 2pm

Sunday St Bernard's Church Batehaven

Adults $40, Concessions $35, Students and an accompanying adult free.

Tickets www.southcoastmusicsociety@gmail.com or at the door.

Songs Against Silence

Sunday 23 April 2023 12-2pm

Mossy on Gardens and Sydney musician Sara Sings will present ‘Songs Against Silence’ at the end of the April holidays for a sweet, chilled Sunday Session brimming with cruisy tunes for a very good cause - the Eurobodalla Domes c Violence Commi ee. (EDVC)

The EDVC is a great local collec ve of support services for all domes c violence cases, and who work relessly to educate our community about healthy rela onships and what to do if you are in an unsafe situa on.

The Mossy Group and Sara Sings are both personally passionate about this cause, and want music, combined with the beau ful moment of sipping a delicious coffee at Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens, to make a difference to our local community.

The community is invited to a end this free concert and leave a cash or electronic dona on on the day.

Dona ons also welcome online at: h ps://gofund.me/476e6819

Life is a story …

Have you got a story to tell? Or a poem? Want to write, share and learn in a friendly environment? Come along to a mee ng. New members welcome any me. Eurobodalla Writers (a Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers) www.eurobodallawriters.org

1st Wednesday of each month 10.30 -1.30 Red Door Hall, Page St, Moruya

1st Monday of each month 6.30 – 8.30 pm various venues Contact Rosie Toth – rosietoth102@gmail.com or 0437627756

Gadfly 280 By Robert Macklin

Well, that’s it for Peter Dutton. Whatever else happens in politics this year, Dutton s a dead duck. The only question is who will lead the coup against him; and the betting is on the return of former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg or Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor.

Dutton’s performance in the wash-up to Aston was instructive. He stuck rigidly to the ‘talking points’ about problems in the Victorian branch without offering the slightest change in direction. The idea that ‘new policies’ could not be offered so early in the electoral cycle was absurd. He needed only to say he was in favour of the YES case for the Voice referendum and give his MP’s the right to a conscience vote.

The whole tenor of the media response would have changed. With proponents of the Voice at 60 percent, he would have found himself praised by the majority, while still giving his Queensland reactionaries permission to join Mark Latham at the political extreme. What eventuated at the Wednesday Party meeting in Canberra was a total schemozzle.

In any case, such a break with his past was beyond his grasp and it is not surprising to this serial biographer (seven published, from Kevin Rudd to Hamilton Hume to plus Trevor Kennedy out soon and Charles Weston next year.) In all, I have discovered one inescapable fact: ‘The child is father of the man’. Those early formative experiences make an indelible mark on the perceptions and character of the individual. Dutton is no exception.

Born in 1970, the eldest son of a builder in the lower middle class Brisbane suburb of Boondall, his mother worked in childcare to help support the growing family of five children. He went straight from high school into the Queensland Police department for nine years and at only nineteen ran as a Liberal for a State seat, losing by a wide margin.

Those were not happy days for policing in Queensland. The Bjelke Peterson era with its approval of the South African Rugby Union tour was upon us; and the coppers at the top were about as corrupt as it gets.

I’m not suggesting Dutton was part of ‘the joke’- much of his work dealt with domestic violence - but the strictures of nine years policing and conservative Liberalism laid the foundation of the rest of his life. It is a powerful combination.

In 1999, as a Detective Senior Constable, he resigned due to ‘loss of driving confidence’. He had rolled an unmarked Mazda 626 while chasing an escaped prisoner and was bedridden for a week. He sought $250,000 damages from the prisoner’s insurance company but dropped the claim in 2005.

By then he’d been elected to Federal Parliament and promoted by John Howard to the Outer Ministry. He had also joined his father in the building business, successfully developing childcare centres. In Parliament, he had a forceful, take-no-prisoners manner that took him into Immigration in the ‘stop the boats’ era and Home Affairs where he gathered some intelligence agencies into his portfolio, before leading a ‘coup’ on Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership.

That resulted in the election of Scott Morrison to the Lodge and Dutton to Defence where he gave full rein to an aggressive, anti-Chinese stance. No surprises there.

He is now in his fifty-third year and the Dutton persona is set in concrete. It was George Orwell who said, ‘At 50 everyone has the face he deserves.’ I suspect he knew a thing or two, did George. But, like fate, he could be very cruel.

robert@robertmacklin.com

Reading—Have a beer with Bazza

Mick sat alone at the bar table, peered into his full schooner and sighed. He rotated it a few mes and shook his head as Bazza joined him.

Bazza nodded a thanks for the offered schooner and took a generous sip.

“You seem a bit glum, Mick……. anything to do with the elec on results?”

Mick rubbed his chin and rotated his schooner again.

“Ahhhh….. Bazza….. I sent that email to Du s and the boys following our chat awhile back with a bit of advice about the need for some diversity in our representa on. I am bloody disappointed. Nothing has changed. We now have the whole mainland governed by Labor. Crikey, in NSW half of the government is now female.”

Mick rotated his beer one more me and Bazza grinned.

“That beer will taste the same from whatever angle you drink, Mick. Not only is half the government female but for the first me we have new ministers taking their oaths using the Koran and the Bhagavad Gita (Hindu). It has taken about three decades of reform to get a NSW parliament looking more like its cons tuency.”

Mick finally took a sip.

‘Three decades, Bazza……. that’s a bloody long me to be ruled by your mates.”

A long pause.

“Maybe Du s got your advice about diversity of representa on a bit mixed up with diversity of opinion?”

Mick raised his eyebrows.

“You see Mick…..the current opposi on is a bit like the old lolly shop, offering a treat to sa sfy every kid.”

Mick shook his head, took a sip and Bazza ran his hand across his mouth to conceal a grin.

“You have the very hard to eat Choo Choo bars and Cobbers such as Senator Rennick from Queensland, who uses his Grade 8 science to counter the views of CSIRO Chief Execu ve, Dr Larry Marshall (PhD in physics) about global warming*. You also have the majority of the opposi on content to suck on Humbugs for the moment and see what happens.”

Mick groaned.

“You are no help, Bazza.”

“Ahhhhhh …….all is not lost, Mick…… I would compare Bridget Archer, Liberal MP from Tasmania, to my favourite, Musk S cks. They always stood out in a mixed bag of lollies with almost an honesty to their sweetness……. so there you go…. the coali on has a lolly for every taste bud at the moment. John Howard always said the Liberal Party is a broad church. I guess Du s has made it into a cavernous cathedral.”

Mick sucked in a deep breath.

“Enough about bloody lollies, Bazza. What should Du s do about his posi on on the Voice referendum?”

Bazza finished his schooner and leaned in.

“I would not be wri ng anymore emails to him, Mick. Send him a few boxes of Musk S cks.”

*Acknowledge: h ps://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2023/04/05/michael-pascoe-gerard-rennick/

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

100 Years Ago—April 7th 1923

THE presenta on of the R. N. Bull Cricket Shield will take place in the Mechanics’ Ins tute on 26th inst., the premiers this year being the Bodalla Cricket Team. Moruya Cricket Club was second.

T. Wray is applying for about 300 yards for an oyster lease on the southern shore of Tuross Lake, near the entrance.

NAROOMA is said to have had the most successful season on record, hotels and boarding houses being unable to cope with the tourist traffic.

Messrs. Donnelly Brothers, butchers of Campbell St., have purchased 50 head of prime fat bullocks and heifers from Mr. J. Hickey of Reidsdale, Braidwood. These ca le are spoken of as some of the best ever brought to this district. The first dra of ten arrived yesterday in charge of Mr. A. Rankin.

During the week we had the pleasure of sampling some of the largest and best flavored apples and quinces grown in the district. They were from Mr. A. Russell’s “Bonnie Doon” estate [Eurobodalla Road, Bodalla], and prove what cul va on and a en on can do. The orchard is situated in an ideal spot for fruit produc on, being on the western slope of a slate forma on hill.

Mr. W. E. Mayo having decided to migrate to the Northern Rivers, H. J. Thomson will offer for sale at “The Bangalow,” Bergalia, on Thursday 12th instant, all his household furniture and effects, as well as buggy mare, a Simonides filly and a “Paddy” pony.

BAND RECITAL AND CONCERT. – Never since the visit of the Lone Pine Band has Moruya been afforded such a treat as that given on Easter Monday by a combina on of picked men from the Goulburn A. L. H. and Braidwood Brass Bands. Mr. Paul Nomchong, an enterprising townsman of the la er place, organized and undertook the management of the tour. The bandsmen and concert ar sts comprised 36 persons, a large motor lorry and two cars being used for conveying the party. The company gave appreciable recitals en route, Nelligen, Bateman’s Bay and Mogo being specially favored.

On arrival in Moruya the bandsmen sa sfied the inner man at luncheon at Cooper’s Club House Hotel, a er which they proceeded to the South Head where the picknickers were treated to some beau ful selec ons.

At night there was a good a endance at the Amusu Theatre. … The party returned the following morning via Araluen.

ADVERT. – A EUCRE PARTY AND DANCE- under the auspices of the Moruya Branch of Oddfellows will be held at THE MECHANICS HALL on Thurs., 12th April, ’23.

PRIZES: - A PIG, A PAIR OF SPURS, AND A PAIR OF FOWLS. Refreshments provided.

ADMISSION 2/-. C. Carter, Hon. Sec.

Churches of Mogo

The Batemans Bay Heritage Museum has produced this booklet on Mogo’s Churches and Salvation Army. The church of England that stood on land opposite the Mogo School, on Church Street. The church was burnt down and is now recognised with a white Cross. The Wesleyan Church was on land south of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church that stood on a hill just North of the shops at Mogo, now a pottery. This church was burnt in the 2019/20 bush fires but has been rebuilt as close a replica as possible.

The Salvation Army had an Outpost at Mogo and used Mr Annetts Hall for services. This hall was about two blocks South of the Mogo Nursery.

The Mogo History Group has put together stories and facts on all the religions in this booklet which is available for $10 from the Batemans Bay Heritage Museum, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm Phone 44721635.

Right: an interpretation of the Church of England by Peter Wil-

liams

Left: St Marys Catholic Church when Peter and Vanessa Williams Purchased it c1980’s

The Moruya Museum has an exci ng new exhibi on ‘Nights in White Linen’.

Linen has history extending back over 30,000 years and while it has been overshadowed by co on and synthe cs in more recent mes, it remains a useful tex le. Our new exhibi on celebrates this now much overlooked fabric that was the mainstay of quality clothing for millennia.

This exhibi on is open to be enjoyed at the Moruya Museum, 85 Campbell St Moruya, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10-12.

During your visit please add a line to our cumula ve Nights in White Linen story that will be published at the end of the exhibi on.

of April.

Six local ar sts who regularly get together and paint. These ar sts are all different in their approach to pain ng, style, technique, subject ma er, medium and colour pale e.

The artwork is diverse and ranges from realis c local scenes, impressionis c work, s ll life, abstract expressionism, as well as semi abstract landscapes and seascapes.

Various media is used, some of which explores acrylic paint, mixed media, ink, pastel and much more.

The exhibi on is open 7 days per week 10am to 4pm during April.

Exci ng Mixed Media Workshop Comes to Malua Bay

The South Coast Pastel Society (SCPS) is a very ac ve group of ar sts from the south coast of NSW and surrounding regions. The society offers a path to bring together a diverse group of ar sts who share a love of crea ng art through the medium of pastels. In addi on to holding regular exhibi ons, the society organizes workshops and demonstra ons delivered by well-known ar sts and teachers. This is one of several ways that the society helps experienced and budding ar sts to develop their skills and confidence. The Society’s next workshop is en tled “Exploring Reflec ons in the Landscape” and will be conducted by Catherine Hamilton, an established, professional, award-winning ar st and tutor. She teaches in several media and subjects, crea ng confidence and inspira on in her students. She teaches throughout Australia and overseas in the Greek Islands and the UK.

Exploring Reflec ons in the Landscape with Catherine Hamilton is a 2-day workshop in mixed media and pastel. Over the two days of this workshop, par cipants will learn innova ve and crea ve ways to expand their use of pastels with the use of colored and black inks, charcoal and other media to build visually exci ng and compelling images that engage the viewer in the explora on of water and reflec ons in the landscape. The workshop will be conducted at the Malua Bay Community Centre over the weekend of 13 and 14 May and costs just $180 for members of SCPS or $200 for non-members. For mor informa on about this workshop contact Anne Lindley on 0402408882or alindley690@gmail.com.

“Six Shades of Difference” exhibi ng at The Clyde Gallery, Bay Pavilions, Batemans Bay for the month

'Silver Sea' by Sheryl Miller

Art exhibi on - Ward and Wilde - Birds of a Feather

18 March - 23 April

Where: Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre, corner Vulcan Street and Campbell Street, Moruya

Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 4pm

This exhibi on presents the work of two ar sts, Mark Ward and Gillian Wilde, responding to their passionate interest in birds. The work is connected thema cally although has wonderfully diverse approaches.

There is also an element of whimsy, which allows further reflec on on our apprecia on of birds at this me of environmental change.

Mark Ward’s work compromises of oil pain ng, assemblage, lino-cut print and free-standing sculpture. Gillian Wilde’s bold engaging images on paper are an explora on of birds through hand-dyed ink paper collage and watercolour.

Ar st profiles

Both ar sts have been friends of the Bas for many years. Ward was part of the first project under the banner Bas About Town - Makers and Spacers project and Wilde was the 2022 Eurobodalla Prize Winner as part of the Basil Sellers Art Prize.

Mechanics Institute

As part of the Bas About Town programs, local artists are invited to showcase their works at the Mechanics Institute in Moruya.

Jessie Thompson

Exhibi on: Moments of Happiness

Exhibi on opening: Friday 21 April, 5-8pm

Exhibi on dates: Saturday 22 April - Sunday 7 May 2023

Exhibi on hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am-2pm

Bas About Town presents local ar st Jessie Thompson and her exhibi on Moments of Happiness. Using acrylic and mixed media techniques Thompson creates artworks based on capturing the miracles in nature, the wonders and curiosi es that exist when observing our land. Her works are quirky and bold with whimsical touches and express a passion for colour.

Thompson produces fragmented images drawn from experience and memories of her imaginary world; growing up, spending holidays camping in the bush with nature, observing and imagining. Then, as an adult, feeling pulled back to nature to heal, give hope, and is the ul mate happy place.

For many of us green tea is the tea of choice when it comes to a warm beverage. We know it has many health benefits including being high in an oxidants.

Matcha green tea has also become very popular over the past few years, and we’re o en asked just what the differences are between matcha green tea and regular green tea. I guess we could class matcha green tea as the “Rolls Royce” of green teas. As we know, with regular green tea we brew the leaves then throw the leaves out which means we are missing out on much of the goodness. When we consume matcha green tea we in fact drink the whole tea leaf because the leaf is actually stone ground into a fine powder. This means we ingest 100% of the green tea’s nutrients instead of 10% of the nutrients consumed in normal steeped green tea. By inges ng the whole leaf, we benefit from all the nutrients contained in the leaf.

It’s also interes ng to note, to increase the chlorophyll and amino acid levels in the matcha leaves, these bushes are grown under cover for 3-4 weeks before harvest and matcha green tea is believed to contain 137 mes more an oxidants than regular green tea.

So, what are the real health benefits of matcha green tea?

Mega Dose of An oxidants - we know an oxidants contain a combina on of chemicals which help to prevent chronic diseases and ageing. We o en talk about the an oxidant proper es of certain fruits and vegetables, however tes ng undertaken by Tu s University using the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) found matcha was 20 mes more potent than blueberries and pomegranates. An oxidants may also assist in boos ng our immune systems and deterring those free radicals which can trigger cancer in our bodies.

Supports Weight Loss - at this me of the year, many of us are looking to lose some weight. We have known for some me green tea in high dosages can boost the metabolism and burn fat. It is believed matcha green tea may increase thermogenesis, which is the body’s rate of burning calories, from 8% which is a normal rate to between 35% and 43% of our daily energy use.

Concentra on and Focus - matcha is high in the amino acid L-Theanine which helps with relaxa on. Whereas L-Theanine is found in most teas, matcha is believed to contain up to 5 mes more L-Theanine than black or green tea. This is great news for matcha drinkers as it not only produces alpha waves which create a more tranquil state, it also helps with memory and concentra on. Zen Buddhist monks have for centuries been known to use matcha tea during medita on to s mulate their mental alertness whilst at the same me producing a tranquil, medita ve state.

Detoxifier and Cleanser – I have wri en previously about the benefits of chlorophyll. It is the chlorophyll

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which provides matcha with its green, vibrant colour and is beneficial for cleansing and detoxing our bodies, elimina ng chemicals and heavy metals. It’s also believed to improve the produc on and oxygen capacity of healthy blood cells as well as sustaining a healthy liver.

Increases Energy – although matcha does contain a small amount of caffeine it isn’t the caffeine which gives us a li in energy but the fact this powder is so nutrient rich.

Enhances Skin – if you have concerns about fine lines and wrinkles, here’s the good news matcha is thought to protect our largest organ from the harmful UV rays which we know causes premature ageing.

Matcha is great to include in a protein smoothie to help with endurance and stamina whether it be to help out with our gym workout, endurance run or just everyday life.

Matcha is extremely concentrated which means we only need to ½ teaspoon per serve. It is more expensive than regular green tea however this nutrient dense tea is so high in an oxidants and nutrients it is in fact quite cost effec ve.

Matcha is very versa le as it can be used in many ways. We can drink it as a warm beverage, include it in a smoothie or a juice, add it to our favourite breakfast, yoghurt, or chia pudding. It’s great to include in our superfood energy balls.

For more informa on on matcha green tea or any other health issues call to see Bev and the team at Go Vita your health shop in 5 North St, Batemans Bay or phone on 44729737. Don’t forget to tune into Bev on 2EC every Wednesday at 12.30pm.

MATCHA CHIA PUDDING

Ingredients: ¼ cup Go Vita Organic Chia Seeds; ¾ cup Milklab Almond Milk; ½ cup Organic Road Coconut Milk; 1 tsp Kintra Matcha Green Tea Powder; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp Organic Road Maple Syrup. Fruit, Organic Road Flaked Coconut, Australian Walnuts

Method: Combine chia seeds, matcha powder, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a bowl and mix well. S r again a er 15 mins giving a good s r to mix the chia, matcha and milk as it thickens. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour then top with your favourite fruit, flaked coconut and chopped walnuts.

MATCHA KIWI FRUIT PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients: 1 tsp Kintra Matcha Powder; 1 ripe kiwi fruit; ½ chopped banana; 1 tbs White Wolf Vanilla Protein Powder; 1 ½ cup Milklab Almond Milk.

Method: Blend un l smooth and creamy.

Tuross Head Veterans Golf Results

Tuross Head Veteran golfers played an Aggregate Stableford - Secret Partners event on Wednesday 5 April 2023. Winning combina on on the day was the pairing of Shirley Quinlan and Mike Birks with a score of 34 points. They beat home on count back Jane Egli s and Greg Smith with the same score, Allen Lee and Bruce Mar n on 33 and finally Paula Coffey and Bruce Harding with 29.

Minor prizes were awarded to Anne e Manton and David Williams on 28, Chris Wra en and Greg Thornton with 28 also, and then Leonie Snodgrass and Peter McRae on 25.

Peter Coffey and Des Jackson took out the Bradman award whilst nearest the pins went to Bruce Mar n on the 4th, Ken Hush on the 6th, and to Dorothy Madden and Steve Collins on the 7th. Chris Wra en won the Accurate drive compe on.

Tuross Head Veterans Golf Championship Results

Following a three year hiatus caused by Covid and excess rainfalls making the course unplayable on other occasions, Tuross Head Veteran Golfers recently completed their two round Club championships for 2023.

Winner of the Ladies championship with a ne two round score of 76 was Shirley Quinlan. Runner up was Paula Coffey with a score of 80.

The Men’s champion for 2023 with a two round ne score of 76 was long me Tuross golfer Derek Hoare. Runner up was Frank Pomfret close behind on 79. Congratula ons to this years champions.

Above: the respec ve Club champions and runners up.

Moruya Women’s Golf Results

Wednesday, 5th April

This week’s Stableford round saw li le varia on in scores recorded by many of the 21 players who par cipated.

Once again, Jenny Ellis played a most consistent game narrowly taking 1st place with 34 ne on C/B.

Runner-up was Jan Lumsden who also finished with a 34 ne . Place Ge ers:

V Goodwin (33), A McMillan (32 C/B), J Hebbard (32 C/B), P Nash (32), L Doolan (31C/B), B Roberts (31C/B).

NTP: Div. 2 5th Hole Lyn Gibbs

Broulee Runners Wed

April 5th 2023

A warm a ernoon greeted our runners for the first week at our new me of 4.30pm. We welcomed Candice and Angus Delaney to their first run with the group. It was great to have Jye, Serena Dunn and Helen Okey back to join the group for their first run on the new course.

A special men on and big thank you must go to The Tomakin Sports and Social Club for buying the group a new mer to record the runners each week, we really appreciate the generosity of the Club in supplying this par cular mer and encourage any of our runners to support this wonderful local club.

Don’t forget our new start me for the next 6 months is at 4.30pm.

Photo: Jenny Ellis

Moruya River.

Happy Easter everyone, all of us at Tackle World Moruya hope you have a happy and safe long weekend.

The Moruya river has continued to provide plenty of action for visiting and resident anglers this last week. With fish coming from all stretches of the river, there have been plenty of options available for those wanting to catch a fish or two. The airport flats through to the Garlandtown flats have been holding good numbers of bream, flathead and whiting this week. The Garlandtown area is the best spot to both pump nippers and target some nice flathead and whiting over the holes you created pumping nippers. Make the most of all the burley you created, and fish these same areas.

Other areas to try out would be Preddy’s wharf on the south side, Quarry Wharf on the north side, the town bridge and the town boat ramp, and the holes in front of the hospital. All these areas have shown to have good numbers of fish at the moment, and provide easy and safe access for visiting and local anglers.

For the Bass anglers the fresh upper reaches of the river continue to hold some very nice late season fish, with fish above 40cm being regularly reported. Spinnerbaits, hardbody lures and surface poppers have all tempted healthy bass to bite.

Tuross River.

This system yet again proves why it is one of areas premier fisheries this week. Good numbers of the reigning Champ of Tuross, the Flathead, have again been taken throughout the system. From the lower reaches around the main boat ramp and the potato point side of the lower lake, all the way up past fourways, the metal bridge and up the back in the Bumbo lake area, the humble flathead has been available to all who want to chase it. Mal Gilbertson managed yet another cracking flathead this week, measuring in at 98cm! This guy sure knows how to catch flathead.

The bream guys have also been kept busy this week, with plenty of nice bream coming out of the whole system. For the boat and kayak anglers, the myriad of oyster racks have held some very nice bream this week. Surface lures, hard bodies and soft plastics are working a treat, as the always popular bait.

The Bass crews working the upper fresh reaches have also had a lot of success this week, with many very healthy specimens being landed on a good selection of lures. Much like the Moruya system, fish over 40cm have been very common.

Rock and Beach.

The fishing off of the stones this last week, for this lucky enough to be Johnny on the spot, has been exceptional to say the least. Long tail Tuna were taken and lost from one or two of the local land based game ledges this last week, a fish that doesn’t hang around for very long. The up side of them heading down the coast, is that they will need to head back up the coast on their return up north. You will just need to be at the right spot at the right time, that can be the hard thing to work out.

There are still good numbers of Bonito getting around, and the salmon are ever present on the beaches and rocky headlands. Try around Broulee island, the wind sock or any stretch of beach with a good gutter.

The bream and whiting are also still an option in surf in close. Pipis, and worms are the best options for these fish. Offshore.

The boat crews have had a great week just gone, with plenty of snapper, flathead, gummies, bonito and even the odd cobia showing up in the still warm currents. The snapper are in mixed depths, from 15m through to 50m. While the flathead are available over most sandy areas.

There are still reports of a few good yellowfin in close. Keep an eye out for birds working bait schools, and you are in with a chance of finding a few nice “fin”.

With this weeks tragedy on the Narooma bar and the following rescue of a stranded vessel the very next day, it is a timely reminder to make sure that your boat is in working order, and that you are comfortable crossing local bars. Please keep an eye on the local weather and swell conditions before contemplating heading out. Speaking of conditions, this weekend isn’t going to be the best for heading out. We are expecting swells to be around 4m by Sunday, and strong southerly winds to go with the big seas. A session in the local river systems may be the better option this weekend.

We are well stoked for the long weekend, with beach worms once again available in the bait freezer. Mullet and block pilchards are still unavailable at the moment.

We are open all weekend, this Easter long weekend, so if there is anything you need, please come in and pay is a visit.

Stay safe everyone and remember, “every days a good day for fishing…” Team Tackle World Moruya.

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Happy Easter

As we approach Easter, a me of reflec on and renewal, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to all. This holiday is a celebra on of hope and new beginnings, and I believe that sen ment is one that we can all appreciate.

For those who observe Easter as a religious holiday, I hope that this season brings you a sense of peace and joy as you reflect on the sacrifice and resurrec on of Jesus Christ. May your faith be strengthened and your heart filled with hope as you consider the immense love that was demonstrated on the cross.

For those who do not celebrate Easter in a religious sense, I s ll encourage you to take this opportunity to embrace the themes of hope and renewal. Autumn signifies the end of one season and the opportunity for growth of the coming season, and it can serve as a reminder that no ma er how challenging life may seem, there is always the possibility of a fresh start.

In the business world, we can all learn from the spirit of Easter. We can use this me to reflect on our past successes and challenges, and to look forward to new opportuni es for growth and innova on. We can reenergize our teams, connect with our customers, and make a posi ve impact in our communi es.

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