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ac h y e a r t h e Bur wood ANZ AC Commemorative Service Committee with Burwood Council holds a Remembrance Service on the Sunday prior to ANZAC Day to commemorate the fallen, pray for peace and offer support to war veterans. The 2012 Burwood ANZAC march, always the largest in the inner west, will be held on Sunday April 22 and starts from Church Street at 2.40pm followed by the Remembrance Service at 3pm. ANZAC Day is a time to remember those who have died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
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anguage Language changes over time, and so it seems for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, ANZAC as we know it, but now, more often than not, referred to as ‘Anzac’. Some years back I received a letter from a Burwood Scene reader taking us to task for using lower case. It was politely pointed out that each letter deserved its capital status and that Burwood Scene was incorrect and not
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press reports also use the lower case version. Perhaps the increased use of ‘Anzac’ and ‘anzac’ is more common since the introduction of websites, which almost always use lower case. The ANZ bank brands itself with all capitals, however their website is all lower case. April 25 was officially named ANZAC Day in 1916 following the formation in 1915 of Australian and New Zealand soldiers as part of the allied forces, set with the task of capturing
BURWOOD Standing up for capital version of ANZAC Day
according the due and proper respect to the ANZACs and what ANZAC Day stands for. Point taken - and I’ve never forgotten her words. A look at the Australian War Memorial website
displays ANZAC Day with its full capital status, however, the website for the Federal Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, The Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, does not. Every media release uses the lower case. Most
the Gallipoli peninsula and then Constantinople (now Istanbul) in Turkey. Eight months later with 8,700 Australians and 2,721 New Zealanders dead (according to which archive you read), plus 21,000 British and 87,000 Turkish casualties, the campaign was abandoned. Australia had only been federated for fourteen years and the shock of the loss at Gallipoli was profound, but the ongoing toll would be worse. Population in 1914 stood at four million
and by 1918 at the end of WWI, 416,801 men had enlisted, or 38.7% of the male population between 18 and 44. Of those men, 58,961 died, 166,811 were wounded, 4098 were prisoners of war or missing and a further 87,865 suffered sickness. The Australian casualty rate, at 65% (proportionate to total embarkations), was the highest of any nation and as the centenary approaches in 2015, it’s the sacrifice of the mostly young men that we should be focussing on.
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Fighting cancer with a cuppa out their luncheon for three hundred women in May but have found another innovative way to raise more funds. Local business Pinnacle Training Solutions at Annandale ran a six-week fitness challenge ‘Your Best Body For Cancer’ with the only cost being a $30 donation to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. The challenge, which started on March 31, included a group fitness exercise and nutrition program. James Buckley, master trainer and owner of Pinnacle, wanted to offer something to those people who wouldn’t usually exercise. James and partner, Joan Flynn, became involved in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea after approaching Catherine
and Nancy. “A number of our clients have been touched by cancer and we see this as a way of giving back”, Joan said. While the official date is Thursday 24 May, you can hold www.burwoodscene.com.au your event any time during May. The Cancer Council has lots of tips on their website for hosting a successful event. Over $100 million has been raised for the Cancer Council since Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas began in 1994. This year’s long list of ambassadors include Gywnneth Paltrow, Anna Gare, Stephanie NEWS 3 Alexander, Matt Moran, Kylie Kwong and former Santa Sabina 6 October 2011 student, Justine Schofield. To register your Biggest Morning Tea go to www.biggestmorningtea.com.au
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›››››››››› ›› Ocean Master Seafood shop owner in Ashbury, Hamidreza Javanmard has noticed that some of his elderly customers are not able to get out of their houses to do their shopping. To help them out, Hamid delivers their meal, even for a small order, up to four times per week. Community spirit is alive and well. Good for you Hamid. ›› Finalists in the 2012 Inner West Local Business Awards will be featured in the May 2 Burwood Scene. Judging is underway to determine the winners. ›› Market days: The next Concord Farmers Market will be held on Sunday May 6 at Cintra Park, Concord. Over 1200 shoppers came to the April market. Belfield Bowling Club will hold its monthly Car Boot Sale
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in the club grounds on Margaret Street, Belfield on Saturday April 28. There are bargains galore at both markets. ›› The Five Dock RSL Orchid Society held an Open Day in March, but it’s not too late to join the club to find out more. The next meeting is on April 26 from 7.30pm at the Concord Community Centre in Gipps Street. The guest speaker is Garrie Bromley who will demonstrate Cattleya potting. ›› It’s Youth Week until April 22. Every council has free activities planned. Check them out. ›› Are you into the Autumn racing carnival and fashion? Share your photos with us on facebook.
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a shop top development, allow a medium density townhouse development, again at only two storeys or keep the 2A zoning and allow the existing use that the Ex-Servicemen’s Club currently has,” Mayor John Faker explained. “The majority of residents want to retain the 2A zoning and keep the club where it is. A letter will be sent to Beaufort and Seymour Streets in Croydon Park advising them that the zoning will remain as it is now, which means no future shop top development will be permitted,” he said. DEADLINE: 10/02/2012
Centre but adjoining neighbours on Beaufort and Seymour Streets sought meetings with Burwood councillors to reject the zoning. Every councillor accepted invitations to on-site meetings to hear the residents’ concerns and, as a result, Mayor John Faker has proposed to council staff that the prospect of four storeys would adversely affect neighbouring properties. “Council staff advised me that three options were available. Limit the B2 zoning to two storeys, which would still allow
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Following a concerted campaign by Croydon Park residents, Burwood Council looks set to knock back a proposed zoning change to Croydon Park Ex-Servicemen’s Club on Seymour Street, which would have allowed a potential four-storey development of shops and residential. The Draft Burwood Local Environment Plan (BLEP) proposed to change the zoning of the land where the Croydon Park Ex-Servicemen’s Club on Seymour Street is situated from Residential 2A to B2 Local
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investigate the possibility of providing land and funds to establish a commuter car park close to the Town Centre to facilitate better access links to public transport and to support local businesses.” “If the government won’t fund commuter parking, then they should fund a community bus for outlying Burwood areas to allow residents to be picked up and dropped off at transport hubs. Manly Council runs a similar bus at a cost of $1million per year.” In other parking matters, Burwood’s Early Bird parking spaces have increased from sixty to eighty and now costs $3 per day. P UB LICATI ONS: Automaton Upload
“I’ve called on Mr Casuscelli to apply to the state government for money to investigate building a commuter car park. The issue is where?” he added. “There are a number of sites including Parnell Street in Strathfield or at Elizabeth Street in Burwood. Council is now providing 5,163 2P Prime Parking spaces but it’s essential that we have commuter parking, even for residents in suburbs such as Croydon Park and Enfield, which don’t have the best possible public transport.” Cr Faker said that he believed it was “imperative that the NSW State Government
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In a Mayoral Minute at the March 27 Burwood Council meeting, Cr John Faker had unanimous support to write Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli, seeking state government support for an investigation into options available for constructing a commuter car park or other commuter options within the Burwood Town Centre precinct and adjacent areas. “The NSW Government should provide options for the establishment and funding of the construction of this important community facility in Burwood in support of the Inner West,” Cr Faker stated.
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2012 Inner West Local Business Awards finalists announced 185 finalists in 29 categories have been announced for the 2012 Inner West Local Business Awards with judging is now underway to determine the determine the winners, which will be awarded on May 16 at Burwood RSL at a gala dinner. This year, 18,228 nominations were received – an increase of over 1,000 votes in 2011. The winners are decided by independent judges who visit and canvas each business anonymously. The finalists are; Automotive Services Bert’s Automotive Services l Leichhardt Automotive Specialists l Ultra Tune Ashfield
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invite you to join with our local community to reflect, remember and commemorate the ANZAC spirit on Sunday, 22 April at Burwood Park.
This year marks the 97th anniversary of the fateful landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on the shores of Gallipoli, and the 53rd year a service of commemoration has been held here in Burwood. This service is not only a moving occasion steeped in tradition, but paramount to bestowing upon our younger generations the foundational values of the ANZAC spirit: selflessness, patriotism, honour and mateship. We will pause to honour Australian service personnel who have paid the ultimate price in war and peacekeeping operations, as well as those who bravely continue this work. They have provided a landscape of freedom that all Australians can enjoy today. The ANZAC march will commence at 2:40pm from the corner of Church Street and Burwood Road. This will be followed by the Memorial Service at 3pm at the War Memorial Arch in Burwood Park.
John Faker
IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE During the last year, Council’s infrastructure program has been committed to keeping Burwood’s roads and footpaths safe and looking their best. Improvements in the Burwood area continue with a number of projects recently completed. These have included:
NEW ADDITION FOR PROWSE RESERVE I am pleased to announce the opening of a new playground facility at Prowse Reserve in Croydon. This latest recreational area is sure to be a hit with children aged 2-5 with features including a slippery dip, playing apparatus and a dual rocker. It’s all contained inside a securely fenced area that is floored with environmentally-friendly rubber matting. There are also two new park benches for parents to sit and relax. The original playground equipment installed at Prowse Reserve a few years ago will remain and be dedicated to the enjoyment of older kids.
• Reconstruction of a new pedestrian crossing with kerb extensions at Cooper Street in Strathfield (near Mosely Street). • Asphalt road resurfacing on Violet Street, Croydon (between Burwood Road to Rose Street); Mitchell Street, Enfield (Coronation Parade to Burwood Road); Burwood Road, Enfield (Liverpool Road to Bligh Street).
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Croydon Park songstress headed for the big time It was all good news for Georgia McCarthy last Friday on April the 13th when, with a maturity belying her tender fifteen years, the Croydon Park songstress delivered a stand out performance to make the Grand Final of Network Ten’s revival of Young Talent Time. Burwood Scene visited Georgia at her new home-away-home, the Village Performing Arts Centre at Alexandria, where she is perfecting her craft under the guidance of many industry leaders. “The opportunity to perform at my best on Young Talent Time is incredible. For me, giving the best performance I can, which incorporates different aspects including dance and a story line is what I’m about,” Georgia said. “Every song has its message and has to come from your heart. I will be really focussed on the Grand Final and I can promise that won’t just stand still and sing,” she added. The Year 10 student is now home schooled, completing her work in the
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morning before heading off to the Village Performing Arts Centre, which was opened two years ago by Jackie Howard, formerly from the well-known Brent Street. Georgia and her sisters Brittany and Annie made the move to Sydney from Tasmania over three years ago when their parents Victoria and Steve, were seeking better opportunities for the elder Brittany who has an intellectual disability. “Brittany has been at PLC in Croydon and loves it as does my younger sister, Georgia McCarthy on YTT with Rob Mills Annie who is in Year 8, is also a singer. We all support each other,” Georgia explained. “Home schooling works for me because it’s flexible and the Distance Education program is really good.” Georgia plans to continue her training but is eyeing a pop career citing one of her favourites as English singer songwriter Jessie J. “One day I want to perform at Madison Square Gardens,” Georgia said.
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Burwood’s ANZAC Service Burwood will pay homage to fallen service personnel and those who have served our country at a special memorial ceremony being held on Sunday, April 22 ahead of ANZAC Day on April 25, which is a public holiday. A traditional march will take place along Burwood Road from 2.40pm, followed by a service of commemoration at the War Memorial Arch in Burwood Park at 3pm. Mayor John Faker is calling for the community to join him in remembering the brave. “This is the 53rd year a service of commemoration has been held in Burwood and a time when we pause to honour Australian service personnel who have paid the ultimate price in war and peacekeeping operations, as well
as those who bravely continue this work,” he said. “I invite the local community to come together to reflect, remember and commemorate the ANZAC spirit.” Featuring at the service will be the Burwood RSL Sub-branch Pipes and Drums, Croydon Park vocalist Georgia McCarthy, Burwood Girls High School Band, Homebush Boys Drums Corp, Presbyterian Ladies College, the South Pacific Concert Band, Trinity Grammar – Catafalque Party, Honour Guard and Bugler , 1st Burwood Scout Group, Father John Hawkins from St. Paul’s Anglican Church Burwood, St. Johns Ambulance and Burwood SES. Light refreshments will be served at Burwood RSL following the service.
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Are you aged between 16 and 22 and up for a challenge? ClubsNSW is looking for community-driven young people to represent NSW in its annual Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge. This year is the seventieth anniversary of the Kokoda campaign fought between July and November of 1942. ClubsNSW is sending the recipients on the 10-day trek from 24 September to 5 October. Physically, the participants will deal with trekking through mud and rain, across mountain ranges up to 7,000 feet above sea level while carrying a 15kg backpack. Mentally and emotionally they will learn about themselves and work as a team with a group of young people selected by local clubs from across the country. The trekkers will also learn about the Kokoda Track, its significance to Australian military history and detailed stories of the young Australian soldiers who fought on the track. One of last year’s NSW participants, Jason McKinnon, said he was grateful for having the opportunity to be part of the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge. “This experience has helped me to grow as a person in many ways,’’ he said. According to ClubsNSW CEO, Anthony Ball almost 500 young people have already completed the challenge.
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Homebush Boys’ Drum Corps for ANZAC march The Homebush-Strathfield Sub-Branch and Strathfield Council, accompanied by the Homebush Boys’ High Drum Corp will commemorate ANZAC Day on Sunday 22 April at Davey Square Memorial, Coventry Road (off Rochester Street), Strathfield at 10am on Sunday 22 April for a short ANZAC service. Residents are advised that the area bounded
New water playground for children at Enfield Enfield Swimming Pool in Henley Park is to be renamed to the Enfield Aquatic Centre and in keeping with the name change, a new look has been approved for aspects of the facility, which is one of the oldest in Sydney. “The renaming to Enfield Aquatic Centre will reflect the evolving nature of the
centre from more than just a swimming facility,” said mayor, John Faker. In the coming months, the existing children’s play pool will be replaced by a 250 square metre state-of-the-art water play park to include fifteen water features that will not require fencing and be safe for children and adults to enjoy together.
“The water park area is very safe because it won’t contain a body of water and therefore will not require constant lifeguard patrols,” the mayor said. Improvements to the barbecue area, concourse and kiosk are also planned. Burwood Council is expecting that these enhancements will spark a new level of interest
and visits to the Enfield Aquatic Centre. Upgrades should be completed by November this year. The Enfield Aquatic Centre conducts Learn to Swim classes all year round in the indoor 25metre pool and is the home of the Enfield Life Saving Club, whose members compete in the national championships each year.
Song and dance for celebrated seniors Funds give The efforts of elderly in the inner-west did not go unnoticed at this year’s Seniors’ Week. Dr Beatriz Copello from Earlwood, and the Sydney Chinese Dance and Song Inc., (SCDSI) based in Campsie, were both nominated for a NSW Seniors Achievement Award during the recent Seniors’ Week celebrations. Dr Copello received her nomination in the Lifelong Learning category and the Sydney Chinese Dance and Song Inc., (SCDSI), group received theirs for Community Service. Linda Burney, MP, Member for Canterbury, congratulated both on their nominations. “Dr Copella is a highly qualified professional lady who holds a Doctorate in Creative Arts (Writing) and has authored many books and conducted writing courses and workshops. In addition to this Beatriz is a registered psychologist and holds qualifications in management and is a workplace trainer and assessor,” said Ms Burney.
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MP Linda Burney and Dr. Beatriz Copello in Linda’s office to receive her Award certificate.
$15,600 worth of funds has been awarded to two groups in the inner-west as part of the NSW Government’s Sport and Recreation Participation Program. Ashfield Council is the recipient of $5,600, which will go towards continuing the beginner’s tennis courses for Indian migrant woman, while $10,000 will go towards the Inner West Neighbourhood Aid, which offers structured physical activity for frail older people, people with disabilities and carers across the Strathfield electorate. The Sport and Recreation Participation Program will see $800,000 in grants provided to local projects across the state to get more people playing sport.
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by Beresford Rd, Coventry Rd and Rochester Streets will be closed from 9.30am for the service until approximately 10.30am. In other news, the Returned Services League (RSL) in NSW has welcomed General Peter Cosgrove AC MC (Rtd) as the NSW Government Chair of the NSW Centenary of ANZAC Advisory Council.
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Trade training on show at Rosebank The 2012 Open Day at Rosebank College on Sunday 6 May will showcase Stage 1 of the College’s building redevelopment program that includes the Scholastica Research Centre, senior study area and Benedict Trade Training Centre. The co-ed college has become a dynamic learning environment offering a state-of-the-art Hospitality and Food Technology facility along with a new Visual Arts and Design Technology Centre. “The College community is very grateful to have secured a Government Capital Grant through the Catholic Block Authority as well as the Trade Training Centre in Schools Program�, said College Principal Mr Galea. The Benedict Trade Training Centre will be instrumental for Year 10 to 12 students completing the Accelerated Apprenticeship and School-Based Traineeship courses. Students selecting this pathway can undertake vocational training to kick-start their career and obtain their
Learning a trade at Rosebank College.
ATAR while remaining in a secure school environment. Rosebank College is also offering two unique Year 7 programs; ConnectED, an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to learning in English, History and Geography and a Year 7 music instrument program.
For students wishing to study Italian, the College provides an accelerated Learning and Enrichment program, which accelerates completion of the School Certificate and HSC language course. “We are dedicated to providing all our students with a well-rounded education and
encourage them to be the best people they can be�, said Mr Galea. “We have employed a dedicated study tutor to work with senior students in developing good study habits, organisation and learning skills.� The Open Day on May 6 runs from 11am until 3pm. An Alumni Reunion will also be held.
Marina Prior and Peter Cousens confirmed for Winter School The McDonald College and m.17, the College’s Centre of Creative Excellence, will host its first week-long International Musical Theatre Winter School during the July school holidays with students from the College and local community who can take classes in music, dancing and acting. Two of Australia’s iconic theatre and stage performers, Marina
Prior and Peter Cousens will attend the Winter School as special guest teachers. Marina and Peter have starred in shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story and Miss Saigon. “To have guest teachers of this calibre visit during the program is truly wonderful,�says the College’s Head of Musical Theatre, Dolores Dunbar.
McDonald College students in rehearsal for their Pirates of Penzance
• Take a guided tour of the College with current students • View the new Scholastica Research centre, Trade Training Centre, Visual Arts and Design & Technology facilities
• Enjoy Creative Arts performances and participate in a variety of workshops • Attend the Alumni Reunion • Experience the hospitality of the College Community
The Winter School will also have the services of international industry expert Lainie Munro, a New York-based director, choreographer, and performer, who has recently choreographed Cabaret for Music Theatre of Connecticut in Westport and is the Artistic Director of ‘The Broadway Big Brother/ Big Sister Program’ - created in 2001 and which pairs Broadway dancers with aspiring young performers.
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Also teaching will be WAAPA trained performer and New York University graduate Carmel Dean, who was most recently onstage as the Musical Director of Green Day’s American Idiot on Broadway. The International Musical Theatre Winter School will run between 9 – 14 July 2012. To enrol see www.m17.com.au/mtwinterschool or www.mcdonald.nsw. edu.au
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Motorists must make sense of school zones, inquiry finds Many residents are finding themselves confused by the operational hours and road rules of school zones a Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee inquiry has found. Charles Casuscelli RFD MP, State Member for Strathfield, agreed with The Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety which found that the main concern residents had with the school zones is the confusion surrounding when they are in operation. “Nine times out of ten, people are speaking about how confusing the current system is. The average motorist who doesn’t have children in school is unsure about when school holidays start and finish,” he said.
According to Mr Casuscelli, a lot of people are unaware that school zones apply on school days that are pupil-free. “Also, as private schools and public schools have slightly different term dates, commuters often find themselves in a situation where half of the schools have a school zone in place and the other half don’t,” he added. The Report recommends the installation of flashing lights at all schools in NSW, to assist motorists in knowing when the 40km/hr limit applies, along with recommendations including the improved safety awareness campaigns and initiatives as well as educating motorists more thoroughly on school zones.
Warning issued for ipods Croydon Public School has issued a warning to its students that MP3 players, such as an iPod, can cause permanent hearing loss, with experts saying that volume doesn’t have to be ear-splitting to cause damage. According to the school’s website, decibels for conversation measure 60dB, traffic noise around 80dB and louder noises such as a plane taking off, a motorcycle or firecrackers can range from 120dB to 140dB.
“Listening to music at levels above 80 decibels is going to damage hearing. The volume on MP3 players can reach more than 130dB, depending on the model of player and type of earphones used,” the website states. It can take only 28 seconds of listening at too-high-a-volume to cause permanent hearing damage with younger children most vulnerable. Warning signs include vague feelings of pressure or a ringing sound in the ears.
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Meriden’s Tildesley Shield Tennis doubles champions. (L-R) runners-up Veronika Bunoza and Matea Arambasic with winners Genevie Ulanday and Alex Osborne
Meriden blitzes Tildesley Shield Tennis for third consecutive year More than 250 girls from 26 independent schools competed in this year’s Tildesley Shield Tennis tournament at Pennant Hills Park in March, with Meriden School winning for the third consecutive year. The winning school is determined by the average of games won throughout the three-day tournament. Meriden’s 478 points was ahead of its nearest rival by 193 points. Meriden players dominated, securing nine of the sixteen
available spots in the quarter finals and winning first and second places in the doubles. 16 year-old Genevie Ulanday’s showed impressive form in her third consecutive win for the Shield, this time with doubles partner, Alex Osborne, who is ranked 90 in Australian women’s tennis. Earlier this year she placed fifth in the U16 Australian Championships. “We’ve been training as a doubles team for six months, spending time together on and
off the court. We’ve put in a lot of hard work, so it’s really rewarding to win,” Genevie said. Ken Rosewall, who attended the tournament commented on their great teamwork. The Year 11 students are looking to continue their tennis careers and Genevie hopes to secure a scholarship to university in the USA after her HSC next year. Meriden School offers a special curriculum program for girls who are at elite level in their sport.
Parents and carers of children with asthma are being urged to take the condition more seriously as new data reveals asthma-related deaths among under 15 year olds have more than doubled since 2006. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics’ data recorded 17 deaths in 2009/10 for children under 15 years compared to seven deaths in 2005/06. National Asthma Council Australia Chair, Dr Noela Whitby AM, was shocked by these statistics. “This is the first time we have seen an increase in asthma-related deaths among children – it’s deeply concerning and should be a major wake-up call for parents,” she said. While the overall asthma death toll has decreased significantly from a peak of 964 deaths in 1989 to the latest toll of 416 in 2010, Dr Whitby fears the recent rise in asthma deaths in children could be a sign parents are becoming too complacent. “Asthma can be fatal so all carers need to be vigilant and ensure they have an up to date written asthma action plan for their child and schedule regular reviews with their doctor,” she said. The National Asthma Council Australia is also urging all Australians to ensure they are familiar with the correct first aid steps. It recently launched a Kids’ First Aid for Asthma chart, which can be downloaded from the National Asthma Council Australia website: www.nationalasthma.org.au
Open Day at Drummoyne to host 2,000 Holy Innocents’ under 16’s water polo players Catholic Schools Week 2012 runs from April 30 until May 5 and will involve the communities of all 615 Catholic primary and secondary schools across NSW and the ACT, with many holding Open Days. Holy Innocents Primary School is inviting the community to its Open Day on Wednesday May 2, from 9.30am. An assembly at 2pm will feature a showcase item from each class. Holy Innocents is located on Queen Street, Croydon between Cheltenham Road and Webb Street.
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Drummoyne and other local pools are about to heat up when 39 boys and girls’ Under 16 water polo teams from throughout the state compete in the NSW Club Championships this month. Around 450 water polo players, along with their families, will converge on Canada Bay from 20 to 22 April when the NSW U/16 Club Championships are held at Drummoyne Pool and other local pools.
Hosted by Drummoyne Water Polo Club, the tournament will attract nearly 2,000 visitors with players from all over NSW, from Albury in the south to the far north coast. “It’s the first time our club has hosted a state age tournament,” said Club President, Michael Hahn. “Lots of volunteers are working behind the scenes to prepare for it and we’re looking forward to welcoming junior players and their families from around NSW.” The boys’ games will be held at Drummoyne and the majority of the girls’ at MLC School.
Drummoyne’s 16A’s Lachlan Faulder on his way to helping his team win gold in the NSW Water Polo’s Summer Season grand finals on April 4 ahead of the NSW championships next week.
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Petition to demolish historic Camden Lodge In a bizarre twist to the ongoing Camden Lodge saga, Strathfield Council received a petition signed by 32 residents from eight neighbouring properties on Burlington Road in Homebush to demolish the house due to health risks at its council meeting on April 3. The petition submitted by Burlington Road resident, Dr Andre John Ross cites Camden Lodge as posing a health risk and supports its demolition. “We received the petition at the last council meeting and are taking it as a submission to the new Development Application lodged by the owners last month to demolish the house,” a council spokesperson said.
Previously, on February 24, Strathfield Council had issued Camden Lodge owners, Auburn mayor Ronnie Ouiek and his wife, with a Notice of Proposed Order to restore the house back to the condition it was in prior to the fire damage following advice that the house could be saved. The owners lodged a second Development Application to demolish the historic house in March, thus requiring another public exhibition. “Strathfield Council cannot pursue the compliance side of the Notice of Proposed order issued on February 24 because there is a new DA for demolition, which is on public exhibition until April 23,” the spokesperson said.
New hands come back to croquet
Roger and Alicia Pearce (second and third from left) with other players, at the Come and Try sessions. They’ll be back.
Age is no barrier when it comes to playing croquet. As part of this year’s Senior’s Week events around the inner-west, 13 new participants came along to Strathfield Croquet Club and, according to member Ruth Bridger, it probably won’t be the last time they have a swing. “Most participants decided to join the follow-on, six-week pro-
gram of lessons, that also includes game experience,” she said. “All participants demonstrated a joie de vivre, and a desire to improve on their personal best.” The club recently had another success in the Bronze Singles Championships held at Croquet NSW Headquarters, Tempe. Strathfield came first and second in this division.
Ms Bridger added that the club is always looking for new players to come and join in the fun. “Strathfield Membership continues to grow, and has excellent new members who participate in all sorts of ways, from making first time visitors to the club feel most welcome, to playing socially, or later on if they choose, representing the club in competitive play,” she said.
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MP John Sidoti with John Perkins from the Touched By Olivia Foundation at Livvi’s Place in Five Dock, which received a $30,000 NSW Government grant to go towards creating an educational mural and build shades over the carousel at the award-winning all abilities playground. A similar park is being built in Ryde by the Foundation. Drummoyne projects receiving 2012 funding:
Abbotsford Public School: $15,000; new outdoor play equipment l New Hallows Catholic parish: $3,000; learning centre and garden l Holy Trinity Church: $25,000; Church hall floor replacement l St Albans Five Dock: $5,000; play facilities l McIllwaine Park, Rhodes: $25,000 l Five Dock: $42,000; Public art space celebrating eolian community l
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Book Bites with Mitchell Jordan The Children of the King By Sonya Hartnett On the surface, Sonya Hartnett’s third novel for younger children has much in common with her previous two. All are set in the war and involve the exchange of stories and learning important lessons, but this story of a brother and sister who are sent to stay with their uncle in England during the Blitz is nowhere near as dark. It’s also a tad slow-moving albeit layered in meaning, making it best suited for those aged 11 and up. Think Smart & Lose Weight By Sandy Bröcking Sometimes it seems like the last thing the world needs is yet another book about how to lose weight. Yet, there is something undeniably honest about Bröcking’s self-published memoir in which she puts forward some interesting theories and anecdotes, such as her decision to “stop being fooled by the dairy industry” and “put the yoghurts back on the shelves.” According to Bröcking, her bad eczema disappeared not long after. Journey Around My Family By Jan Gross Originally written as a creative writing thesis, this travel memoir tells of the protagonist, a mother in her sixties, who embarks on a lone trip around Tasmania’s coast and islands only a week after the loss of her ailing husband. Gross writes not only about Tasmania, but of her family’s history and Aborigine history, also.
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Mitchell family reunion Members of the Mitchell family from Scotland, going back to 1753 when Archibald Mitchell was married, are holding a reunion at the Seachange Club, Arundel on Queensland’s Gold Coast on June 30. The Gold Coast family of Kellie Christie, Peter Mitchell, Judy Roberts and Betty Marks can trace their ancestors from Archibald to now through Archibald’s son, Hugh, his son James and grandsons Thomas and John - who came to Australia in 1841. The two brothers moved from Sydney to Moredun Station, 40kms from Glen Innes, where John married Elizabeth Pitkin in 1847 and lived for 28 years. The couple had twelve children, the
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youngest being William Arthur who married in 1895 and had nine children. Brother, Colin Thomas was the father of the Gold Coast family members. The family is trying to locate those who descended from any of their great grandfather’s children and also anyone who descended from Thomas’s family of eight. Thomas died in 1899 and was buried at Inverell. It is also known that Mary Mitchell, nee Mitchell, emigrated to NSW in 1836. Anyone wishing further details should contact Kellie Chrisitie on 07 5594 9278 or email kelliec2@bigpond.com
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Baseball strikes a home Community run for the inner west Rosebank College’s catcher, Michael Evans.
Laundy looks to clean up Reid Craig Laundy has been appointed by the Liberal Party as its candidate for Reid in the 2013 federal election. NSW Liberal State Director, Mark Neeham, says gaining the seat of Reid is a top priority. “For the Liberal Party to win government, we need to win seats like Reid and that’s why we are selecting strong local candidates early,” he said. Mr Laundy, who has lived
in the Reid electorate all his life, is particularly critical of the polarising carbon tax, which he believes will have an adverse effect on many people. “With the world’s biggest carbon tax starting on July 1, it’s only going to get worse,” he said. Labor’s sitting member John Murphy has held the seat (formerly Lowe) since 1998.
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Rosebank College’s Baseball team secured their first grand final victory with a convincing thirteen run win in the Ryde Hornsby Baseball League over Tiger’s 5. Coach and parent, Steve Yarnold, described the win as momentous. “The Tigers had beaten us before but our team
trained hard and were ready to give it their best,” he said. Player Jordan Livian said that it was a rewarding experience. “I’m so happy to win a grand final, all the hard work the team put in has paid off,” he said. The team was established in 2009, spurred by parent Heather Livian who was keen to introduce
a sport to the College that suited both boys and girls. The team are looking forward to retaining their title in the 2013 season, where they will be playing in the U19 age group. The College also hopes to establish an U14 and U16 team with the help of Ryde Hornsby Development Officer Matt O’Neill.
Every year large numbers of frogs are accidentally transported to Sydney, arriving in fruit trucks, building supplies, landscape supplies or in cut flowers. Many are a long way from their original home and once in Sydney, are exposed to many dangers including traffic, domestic pets, polluted water and exotic diseases. Many die but the frogs that don’t cannot be sent back to the bush because once they have entered Sydney (or other alien places) they pick up bacteria and fungi, which is not native to their original area. An exotic micro-fungus is sweeping through parts of Australia because frogs have been moved back and forth into new areas. In an effort to control the spread of diseases, lost frogs are not returned to the wild but the Frog Rescue Service ensures that lost frogs do not die unnecessarily and are cared for. The Frog and Tadpole Study group has a Frog Rescue service. Lost frogs are collected and checked for signs of injury or disease before being quarantined for two months, during which time they are cared for and brought back to a fit state of health. After a final check and, if cleared, homes are found with a suitable frog carer. If you find a lost frog call the FROG HELPLINE on 0419 249728.
Major works notification RAILWAY PARADE/BURWOOD ROAD INTERSECTION
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urwood Council wishes to advise that major upgrades have commenced at the intersection of Railway Parade and Burwood Road. Work is initially focusing on the south side of Railway Parade between Ford Lane and Clarendon Place.
These works will improve safety and accessibility for both pedestrians and vehicles.
Upgrades will include: Reconstruction of the existing kerbs and gutters. Replacing the existing concrete footpath with concrete pavers. Construction of a new raised pedestrian threshold on Clarendon Place near Railway Parade. Installation of new traffic signals at the Railway Parade/Burwood Road intersection with right-turn signal feature from Burwood Road turning west onto Railway Parade. From 12 noon on Saturday, 21 April until 8pm Sunday, 22 April 2012, no access will be available to Clarendon Place via Railway Parade. Alternate routes will be sign posted. Every effort is being taken to complete this entire works project by Friday, 29 June 2012, weather permitting. Burwood Council will endeavour to minimise the impact on residents, shop keepers, pedestrians and road users due to the works. Entrance to shops will be maintained at all times. However, it is anticipated that there will be some inconvenience to footpath and road users. Burwood Council appreciates your patience and cooperation while this work is undertaken.
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18 April 2012
With one of the coaches, former World Champion, Anjelika Krylova after their performance in Nice, France last month.
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Danielle and Greg skate into history
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CLASSIFIEDS Danielle O’Brien and Greg Merriman performing their Short Dance. Photo:: Malcolm Ellis.
Raise money for your favourite charity First Wave is an excellent opportunity for you to get out for the day and enjoy the waterline of the Inner West from White Bay to Rhodes. You can walk, run, cycle, canoe or sail any distance you like and all the money you raise goes to your chosen charity. First Wave is a mini-Waterline organised by Waterline Foundation which is running Waterline Challenge
in October across the whole of Australia. Phil Koperberg, Chairman of the NSW SES and previous NSW MP and Rural Fire Service chief has been announced as an Ambassador for Waterline. He joins ex-NRL star Tim Brasher and Charlie Lynn Vietnam veteran and leader of expeditions along the Kokoda Track.
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Australian Ice Dance Champions, Danielle O’Brien (from Strathfield) and Greg Merriman (from Canterbury) skated into history at the recent World Figure Skating Championships in Nice, France by becoming the first Australian ice-dance team to make the World Championship finals, achieving 20th place and scoring a PB by over five points. During the qualifying Free Dance round, the Sydney couple who began their career at Canterbury Ice Rink, broke into the main championship for the first time in five attempts, despite the heel of Greg’s boot splitting away in the last minute of their performance. Danielle became aware something was amiss as they headed into the final section. “I didn’t know what was wrong so I told him to keep going as we went into the last lift. He did it on the other leg because he knew he wasn’t stable on the boot where the heel had broken. We saved the lift and it wasn’t until we got off that I realised how bad his boot actually was,� Danielle recalled. The pair followed the qualifying round with a stand-out performance in the Short Dance, again receiving another PB, catapulting them into the top twenty couples advancing to the finals.
“It was history in the making,� said Australian team Leader, Melina Simjanovic. “With only the top two groups left, Dan and Greg were happy with what they thought would be a 21st place and therefore miss the final round but as a higher French team faltered and the scores were announced, we knew that they had moved up.� “Dani looked shell shocked and it took a while for the result to sink in to both of them.� Building towards a successful 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics has been the long-term CLASSIFIEDS goal for the young couple, who moved to Bloomfields Michigan last September to train with Pasquale Carmerlengo and Anjelika Krylova. “We have more belief in ourselves now and it helps to be training in a team who are supportive and have a coaching staff who are supportive. We know we need to push ourselves and we have learned this through our training environment,� Danielle and Greg said after the event. “This event has definitely been a turning point for us. It’s really nice to receive so many compliments and good wishes.� Danielle and Greg have returned home for a month-long rest before heading back to USA to resume training and the new international season.
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