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Your holiday guide to: Things to do Places to go Sights to see
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ometimes you visit an area and you just know that every day is going to be special. The Clarence Valley is one of the places. From days spent lazing on the beach to allnight New Year parties, the Clarence Valley has something for everyone. Hire a boat at one of many picture post card towns for a perfect day on the water. Take a self-guided tour to a remote corner of the Clarence. Spend some time shopping, away from the madding crowd or simply relax and refresh at any one of dozens of charming cafes, restaurants or country pubs dotted throughout the valley. Lose yourself among the rugged headlands and sheltered bays of our glorious coastline or go bush and discover the beauty that surrounds us in the world heritage national parks and rainforests of the hinterland. Take time out to discover what life is really like in our sleepy towns and villages. Sip lattes at award winning galleries or explore one of the 100 river islands on the Clarence that make up the biggest waterway on the eastern seaboard. To help you discover the delights of the Clarence Valley our Summer Scene is packed with things to do, places to visit and sights to see. Whatever your style, whatever your mood, the Clarence Valley is the place for making memories.
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Holiday Fun Chocolate, sharks, Jack and Jewel The Smiley’s Jack and Jewel Children’s Show, The Hunt for Chompy’s Chocolate, caters for kids. Join Jack and Jewel for a pirate and mermaid adventure you’ll never forget at the Maclean Bowling Club from 2pm on Thursday January 11.
Help them sword fight Chompy the Shark for his chocolate coin treasure. The show features lots of popular nursery rhymes woven into a journey both girls and boys will love. Fantastic sidekicks, dress ups and hijinx, this is a stage show they’ll remember for years. Tickets are on sale at the door.
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Are you looking for a great way to entertain the kids? Something that will bring them joy, wonder and lots of laughter. Look no further than Magic Jake. No matter what your children’s ages, from toddlers to teenagers, Coffs Harbour magician, Magic Jake's hilarious magic shows and vibrant balloon creations will have your family enthralled. Be prepared to be mesmerized by the talented young Magician performing his many tricks! You will also have the chance to learn and create your very own in the Balloon Workshop. Catch Magic Jake at Grafton Shoppingworld from Monday 15 to Saturday 20 January. Magic shows at 11am with Balloon Experience at 1pm. Shows are free
Create your own masterpiece SandWizard is fun, creative and entertaining and is loved by people of all ages. Not just for the kids you can create your own masterpiece with all the latest designs. It’s like colouring in with sand. Everyone can do SandWizard! SandWizard takes your creative
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Sandwizard is on daily from 10am - 4pm from Monday 8 January to Saturday 13 January at Grafton Shoppingworld.
Organic Fabric Art YOUTH WORKSHOPS Basketry $200 JANUARY 4th, 11th, 18th + 25th WEEKEND WORKSHOP
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There is nothing more satisfying than creating something for yourself or learning a new skill. Create your very own library bag, pencil case or journal cover with Sals Sewing! Workshops are $5 per child per session.* Workshops are being held form 10am to 12pm (4-7YRS)* and from 1pm - 3pm (7-15YRS) from Monday January 22 through to Thursday Janary 25. Bookings are essential at www.graftonshoppingworld.com.au *(All children under 7yrs to be accompanied by an adult)
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Yamba Rotary Fun Day is on the 14th January 2018. This day brings families together to enjoy the day at the beach, building sandcastles on Main Beach. The competition runs for an hour from 11am to 12 noon. Everyone needs to be registered before 10.45am We have a Sandologist (sponsored by CV Council) who shows everyone how it is done. There will be trophies and prizes for best creations using what is found on the beach. Last year, we did have buckets and spades available but not of the garden variety. A small nominal fee was asked on registration. There will be a sausage sizzle available from the Yamba Rotary , the surf club kiosk and possibly a snow cone van available on the morning. Come and join in the Yamba Rotary community event. See you all there!
PIGNIC RACES AND FAMILY FUN DAY AT ILUKA A family fun day and full program of piglet racing is to be held at Iluka Bowls Club on January 14 from 12noon. There will be racing a Calcutta and a raffle held for each race. While waiting, a scrumptious hamburger or steak sandwich can be had with special meals for the kids. Also for the little ones are a jumping castle, face-painting, and other fun activities. There will also be some market stalls to browse around during the six-event program. Be prepared to have some great fun supporting and encouraging your favourite pig. This is a really fun event for the whole family. Don’t miss it.
Yamba Ocean Swim
The Yamba Ocean Swim is on once again at Yamba’s Convent and Main Beach, on Sunday, January 7. The Yamba Surf Club run event is in its 29th year and attracts hordes of holiday makers as well as elite swimmers. For more information and to register go to oceanswims.com.au. So get along to Yamba and enjoy a great day of family fun.
Yamba Family Carnival The best family fun in the Clarence Valley is Yamba’s Family Carnival which opens on Boxing Day from 6:30-10:30pm in Ford Park and the fun continues well into January. Along with all the carnival favourites, new this year is the Zombies Attack
Join in some family fun on New Year’s day at Brooms Head at the Brooms Head Family Fun Day. There are a multitude of races including sprints, distance, family relay, beach boat races, sandbag races, water carrying tug of war and the only place in Australia where you can compete at tossing a broom
sideshow. You can ride the Dodgem Cars, scare the pants of yourself in the Haunted House, walk through the the Big Worm, or just enjoy one of the many rides on offer. There is so much fun to be had at Yamba’s Family Carnival it’s a must do event this summer. Don’t miss the spectacular fire works on New Year’s Eve, open 5:30-11:30pm.
Yamba’s Twilight Markets The Rotary Club of Yamba is holding their annual twilight markets on January 1, 2017 from 4pm – 8pm in Coldstream Street, Yamba. Due to the growing popularity of the markets the venue has moved from Yamba Street, to accommodate more
stall holders. This event last year saw thousands of locals and tourists visit the markets. Get along to this fun filled event and grab some bargains and visit check out the many retail outlets which will also be open.
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Back to School Workshops – create your very own library bag, pencil case or journal cover with Sals Sewing! Workshops are $5 per child per session.* Bookings are essential at www.graftonshoppingworld.com.au
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The Coffs Harbour Butterfly House is a truly unique attraction on the Mid-North Coast
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Located at Bonville, just south of Coffs Harbour, the Butterfly House is an enclosed subtropical environment where visitors have the opportunity all year round, to get close to nature, be surrounded by hundreds of live Australian butterflies and learn about their life-cycle. Helpful staff are always on hand in the Butterfly House to explain and answer questions about butterflies and their habitats.
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Come and paddle with us.. OPEN 26 December to Mid January Nightly 6.30 - 10.30pm (weather permitting)
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Cruise on a ferry FUN ON A BBQ BOAT If you’re looking for a fun day out with the family or friends over the Christmas holiday season, look no further than Clarence River Boat Hire. Located at the Yamba Marina the pontoon boats are available for daily or half daily hire. There are three hiring options; Deluxe 12 person BBQ pontoon, an 8 person pontoon a 12 person pontoon. Twilight hire is also available between 5.30pm – 8pm. Features of the ‘no licence required’ hire boats include: wheel chair access, roof, toilet, gas BBQ and cooking utensils, esky, life jackets, fishing rod holders and electric start. Cruise to a sandy beach where you can pull in and catch yourself a fish to cook on the BBQ. For more information contact: yambabbqboathire@bigpond.com or John 0403 677 187
Call Phil 0466 035 444 www.yambakayak.com
Clarence River Ferries operates a daily ferry service between the beautiful coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka, at the mouth of the mighty Clarence River. During your journey keep an eye out for a variety of seabirds circling above looking for a meal. Dolphins are a common sight as they swim alongside the boat and if you keep your eyes peeled you may even spot a turtle. Clarence River Ferries have two boats in their fleet; the MV ‘Clarence Head’ (built in 1945) and MV Mirigini (built in 1973) which are also available for private charter and functions. Why not hop on board one of their Scenic River Cruises which run every Wednesday and Friday or their Sunday ‘live music’ cruise to Harwood Island – a 30 kilometre round trip. No matter which one you decide on, you are sure to enjoy a fun day on the Clarence River. For more information go to: www.clarenceriverferries.com.au or call 0408 664 556.
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For a perfect blend of relaxation, activity and sightseeing you really need to join in on one of Yamba’s Kayak Tours. Using double or single “sit-in� Sea Kayaks, they will guide you on a variety of tours taking in the vast array of islands and waterways of the Clarence River Estuary. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or old, fit or not so fit, Yamba Kayak can tailor make a tour for you. Experience firsthand the beauty of the Clarence River. Stopping along the way for a morning tea of freshly cut fruit, locally roasted plunger coffee , and homemade cake this is no ordinary kayak paddle! Yamba Kayak supply: life jackets, maps, dry bags for personal items and first aid kit. Experiencing the beauty of the Clarence River on one of these tours is something that will remain with you long after the tour has ended. Yamba Kayak also offer kayaks for you to hire for your own self-guided tour of the Clarence River.
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Marshall Okell takes his name from two of music’s greatest rock/bluesmen (Jimi ‘Marshall’ Hendrix and Johnny ‘Dawson’ Winter) Marshall Dawson Okell was born on April 13th, 1979, into a Rock n Roll arena, with a guitar case for a crib. His father, Glenn, was a Melbourne based rock-n-roll guitarist and Okell’s greatest lifetime influence, nourishing his son’s musical appetite with the sounds of Hendrix, Winter, Muddy Waters, Little Feat and AC/DC. Nestled amongst the roaring sounds of his father’s amplifiers, the young Okell found his groove and a musical sensation was born. Long a fixture in the Northern Rivers (and beyond), Okell spreads his blues message and plays up to 200 shows a year. His “deep, raw, honest, dirty blues sound” his biography says “grabs you by the throat and then soothes you with a sweet honey-tasting musical medicine” – just what a punter needs to celebrate the dawn of 2018 at the Pacific Hotel. The New Year celebrations kick off at 6pm, with Sex Wax DJs pumping out the beats in the beer garden. Come 10pm, Okell switches on his amp and fires up the PA for some old fashioned blues rock and roll, delivered with a visceral intensity that unites the audience into one multi-limbed being.
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Ben Janz (pictured), along with Trouble in Paradise, is set to deliver some fine entertainment from noon to midnight at the Harwood Hotel on New Year’s Eve.
Celebrate 2017 at the Hilton There’s something a little different happening at the Harwood Hilton this NYE. We’ve extended our service lunch hours and have a cracking band to help everyone celebrate all that 2017 was and prepare to welcome in the New Year. On December 31, our Super Sunday Session will run from noon to 5pm and feature tunes by the Hilton’s regular Sunday muso Ben Janz, playing his chilled acoustic guitar and didge. Janz will be joined by three piece band Trouble in Paradise, who were with us for Melbourne Cup Day, to ring in the New Year. These guys are not to be missed
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Monkey Mojo’s Paul, who plays guitar and sings lead vocals, and Phil on bass and mandolin, cover material from cool funk to classic rock covers from the ’60s up to present day. “We believe fun is infectious and we have a lot of it up on stage, which in turn ensures the audience have a great time too,” they say. Head for the Boardwalk Bar at Bowlo Sport & Leisure Yamba on New Year’s Eve to dance out of 2017 into 2018, with a kiss or two for good measure. Over the past nine years 2 Way Street has been captivating audiences in venues throughout NSW and QLD. The duo plans to make New Year’s Eve at Maclean Bowling club a night to remember. With their sparking props, hats and feather boas, Mick and Liz are dedicated to making the good times roll and wearing out punters’ shoes on the dance floor.
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Bourbon and Ink is a band of brothers, entertainers, supporters of fine arts, lovers, fighters and party-all-nighters – a perfect recipe for banging out some indelible tunes on New Year’s Eve. Playing music together “is a gift and a blessing”, they say, “we want to give back and show our appreciation for that every day.” Get with the program at the Yamba Shores Tavern on New Year’s Eve and, when the fireworks are over settle in for some serious partying with DJ Helmy.
Rollin’ good times The Ford Brothers – Tony ‘Crinkle’ Ford and Darren Ford – do their thing at the Brooms Head Bowling Club this New Year’s Eve. Ringing in the New Year is their specialty and, with more than 20 years of solid gigging behind them, including several international forays, the brothers always deliver.
and are sure to have the house jumping. Chef has put together a few delicious additions to the menu such as pan seared NT barramundi, served in an Asian broth with wilted greens, Iluka prawns and steamed rice, as well as prime Tassie porterhouse carpet bag steak with crispy chats, fresh steamed veg and red wine jus. Our usual menu is also available of course and bookings for lunch are essential. The courtesy bus is available but get in it will book out fast. Call us on 6646 4223 or drop in. For more information check out our Facebook event page.
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Golf club’s family fun
Stunned Mullets dive back into the heady waters of Yamba Golf & Country Club’s New Year’s Eve celebrations on the back deck. There’ll be family fun on the greens area, too, with a jumping castle, sausage sizzle and a good viewpoint of the town fireworks display from the deck. Stunned Mullets blend fun and humour to create a happy and friendly vibe that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy.
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Akmal performs Tranparent at Bowlo Sport & Leisure Yamba on Thursday January 4 – his show is spruiked (tongue in cheek, of seriously?) as “his funniest show ever in the history of comedy”.
When ‘Jah’ calling came, mind body and soul was willing and able to renounce false conditionings and to accept and adopt new teachings for a deeper insight into real life. This is the spiritualism upon which Shem has built his musical career.
CLEAR COMEDY “Remember, if you go and see any other comedian, then the terrorists have won,” says Akmal, who plays the auditorium at Bowlo Sport & Leisure Yamba on Thursday January 4. So funny is Akmal Saleh’s show that “paramedics will be on call to transport audience members to hospital as their sides split from laughter”, following exposure to his show, Transparent. Saleh draws on his Arabic heritage, his experiences immigrating to Australia at the age of 11, and his disillusionment with religion and the modern world to deliver a stand-up show that is fresh, honest and ridiculously funny. Saleh entered the world of comedy in 1990 under the alias Peter Saleh (“So people would think I was white”, he says.) Since then he’s performed in movies, on TV and as a regular radio and talk show host, and has written a book about his journey from Egypt and his life as an Arab on the Australian comedy circuit. As a stand-up, he’s performed at festivals all around the world including Edinburgh, and has won numerous awards, including an ARIA for his DVD, Live and Uncensored. Tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.
Shem's journey has taken him to all corners of the globe with his distinctive style of melodic and ‘groovin riddims’. His greatest work was done early in his career, when he spent time in Jamaica with members of the original Wailers band of the legendary Bob Marley. Shem was invited by original Wailer, Aston ‘family man’ Barrett, to come to Jamaica and record an album with him. This is an honour which Shem values greatly to this day, and touring soon followed. Shem's mystical stage presence and raspy voice is reminiscent of past reggae greats; audiences are captivated by the vibe created on stage during every performance. Enjoy some pure reggae spirit at the Pacific Hotel on Friday January 5.
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MACMARKET DAY Free entertainment with Eddie Daniels & Suzie Lee classic country melodies
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Thurs, 11th Jan - 2pm
Smiley’s Jack and Jewel Children’s Show, Hunt for Chompy’s Chocolate. $5 entry per child tickets at the door
Free entertainment with The Cloudyreds and Donella Waters
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Jan 6 COUNTRY CLASSICS
Relive Classic Country hits –courtesy of Eddie Daniels and Suzie Lee – at the Maclean Bowling Club from 2pm on Saturday January 6.
Feeling a bit like taking in some Classic Country music; head for the Maclean Bowling Club (after the MacMarket in the CBD) for some free entertainment with Eddie Daniels and Suzie Lee performing classic country melodies in the auditorium. In the ’80s Daniels was renowned as the ‘King of Cabaret’ and ‘Master Performer’ by Sydney entertainment critics of the day. Daniels’ quick sense of humour, likeable personality, enthusiasm and professionalism, along with his four-octave vocal range, fuel his desire to create perfection. Suzie Lee is well known for her portrayal of Cher and spent many years touring with Daniels’ ‘Legends in Concert’ show. Lee featured on the British television show ‘the Big E’ along with Bjorn Again the ABBA tribute show, and was subsequently invited to perform at England’s seaside resorts over the summer season – something she still does when time permits.
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hy not take a break from the summer heat for a few hours and come and visit us in air conditioned comfort while enjoying the beautiful views of our mighty Clarence River. Pick something tasty from our Modern Australian menu or come in on one of our Meal Deal nights (Tues & Wed). Enjoy family Raffles 4 days of the week in a friendly atmosphere. For further details see our Website or Facebook page ADDRESS:
Maclean Services Club, 36-38 River Street, Maclean
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FLATULENT MENTALITY
Go mental at the Bowlo Sport & Leisure Yamba on Saturday January 6 – tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.
Back in their heyday Mental As Anything wore their influences on their sleeve – a little bit of country, some blues and some 60s pop gems by the likes of the Monkees was par for the course. It was a time when punk rock was reshaping the flatulence of 70s rock and, while the Mentals were not punk rockers, they shared a love of simple, sweaty rock ’n’ roll. It was August 1977 when Mental As Anything debuted their line-up of Martin Plaza (guitar, voice), Reg Mombassa (guitar, voice), Peter O'Doherty (bass, voice), Greedy Smith (keyboards, harmonica, voice) and David ‘Bird’ Twohill, previously known as Wayne ‘C-Bird’ Delisle (drums). At the time, they were art students at East Sydney Technical College and their gig at the CellBlock Theatre became homage to the dead ‘King’ – irreverence ruled. There's a part of Mental As Anything that will never grow up, but they also have a clear idea of what makes the group itself – self-knowledge – the true sign of a man.
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WRESTLING WITH IT “The whole performance is audience interactive and so provides something extra for those who want a little more fun when they go and see a live show,” is how IWA Pro Wrestling describes the dynamic at one of International Wrestling Australia’s shows. The wrestlers are mix of international and local performers who adopt well-defined and easy to follow characters, making it enjoyable for audience members to pick and choose their favourite goodies and baddies. The IWA team has held over 500 pro wrestling shows at venues such as Wonderland Sydney Theme Park, Sydney,
Melbourne and Canberra Royal shows, and toured their show overseas successfully in Tahiti and New Caledonia. The men and women who create the IWA performance team are, indeed, entertainers but their strength and durability is far beyond that of your average actor or musician. At 250 pounds plus, these men (and women) take up to half hour of being jumped on, thrown down, pushed over and kicked and still have the strength to pick each other up and then do it all again the following night. Get ready to rumble at the Bowlo Sport & Leisure Yamba on Sunday night January 7.
The Mason Rack Band plays at the Yamba Shores Tavern on Saturday night January 6.
The Mason Rack Band plays Yamba Shores Tavern on Saturday night January 6. Renowned for its high energy live performances, the group is not afraid to break musical genre rules by combining a classic mix of heavy rock, blues, jazz and roots. The band’s influences
include flashes of Tom Waits and Muddy Waters, with roots extending to Ben Harper. Throw in a slide guitar, raspy vocals, rocking, bluesy bass, massive drum percussion and amazing live stage performances, and the result is a spectacular kaleidoscope of musical genres.
IWA Pro Wrestling brings its Summer Meltdown Tour to Bowlo Sport & Leisure Yamba on Sunday night January 7 – tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.
$60 SPECIAL 3 COURSE MEAL & A GLASS OF WINE ALL WELCOME BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL PHONE 6646 8600
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Pistol Whip’s five members are on a mission to play party tunes from all eras; you know, the kind of tunes where you know all the words and want to dance the night away. Standing is not an option. Put on your dancing shoes and cop a good pistol whipping at the Yamba Shores Tavern on Saturday January 13.
Russel Morris plays at Bowlo Sport & Leisure on Thursday January 11.
With a trilogy of albums in vault – Sharkmouth (2013), Van Diemen’s Land (2014) and Red Dirt – Red Heart (2015), Russel Morris has reinvented himself and ensured his legacy to Australian music is much more than the halcyon years he enjoyed in the late 1960s and ’70s – proving Morris is, indeed, the real thing. Morris’s blues and roots music has enjoyed success beyond expectations: Sharkmouth went on to be the highest selling Australian album of 2013, picking up an ARIA Award for best Blues and Roots; and Van Diemen’s Land, also nominated for Best Blues and Roots at the 2014 ARIA Awards, was certified Gold, debuting at No.4 on the overall
ARIA Charts. Red Dirt – Red Heart belies its subject matter – the Australian Interior. Any history of Australia albeit, very brief, has to include the people who have inhabited this wonderful country for at least 40,000 years. Morris tells stories about two bushrangers, a song about a beautiful town, a song about a loner, a recluse, and an escape artist (gaol that is), a snake and the spectacular Nullarbor. Russel Morris plays at Bowlo Sport & Leisure on Thursday January 11 – tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.
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Fridays 7pm-11pm Friday 5 Jan: Benny Velshur Friday 12 Jan: Adam Brown Friday 19 Jan: Sally Jones Band Friday 26 Jan: Word Play Sundays 2pm-5pm Sun 7 Jan: Ülo Sun 14 Jan: Sharon Moore Sun 21 Jan: Jasmine Ohlmus Sun 28 Jan: Mal’s Blues Bar
Visitors: 9 Holes $20 18 Holes $36 Electric Cart Hire: 9 Holes $22 - 18 Holes $32 Club Hire: 9 Holes $15 - 18 Holes $24 Call all The Pro Shop to book
MAL’S BLUES BAR: R: Thursday 28 Dec Sunday 28 Jan Showtime 4.30pm on the deck Enjoy a casual afternoon of blues on the back deck featuring Australia’s premier electric blues guitarist
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LATITUDE 29 Cuisine: Local Australian Meals: Breakfast - Lunch Dining: Indoor and alfresco Kid’s Menu: Yes Licenced: No Open: 7 days 7am- 4pm Bookings: Not required Facebook: Latitude29yamba Instagram: Latitude29
YAMBA MARINA CAFE Cuisine: Meals:
Local Australian Breakfast - Lunch Morning & afternoon tea all day Dining: Alfresco, seafood, gluten free, vegan & vegetarian Kid’s Menu: Small serves available Licenced: BYO Open: Tues - Sun 8.30 -4.30pm Closed Monday Bookings: Preferred Only Cafe on the water
BEAN SCENE Cuisine: Australian Meals: Breakfast - Lunch Dining: Indoor, Alfresco, Takeaway Kid’s Menu: Yes Licenced: No Open: Mon - Sat 7- 4pm Closed Monday Bookings: Not required Facebook: Beanscenecafeyamba
Latitude 29 16 Yamba St, Yamba Ph: 6646 3909
Yamba Marina Cafe 3 Yamba Road Yamba Ph: 6646 3311 www.yambamarinacafe.com.au
Bean Scene 4/8 Yamba Road Yamba Ph: 6646 2619
SWEET ‘N’ SPICY CAFE
BUSH 2 BEACH CAFE
ALOHA SUSHI BAR & CAFE
Cuisine: International Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Dining: Indoor, alfresco and takeaway Kid’s Menu: No (just ask) Licenced: No Open: Tues – Fri 11am - 2pm Tues - Fri 5pm - 9pm Sat - 8.30am - 9pm Sun - 8.30am - 2pm Mon Closed Bookings: Required Facebook: Sweetnspicycafe
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Australian All day breakfast - lunch morning & afternoon tea Dining: Alfresco & indoor, takeaway Kid’s Menu: Yes Licenced: No Open: Mon - Fri 8 - 5pm Sat 8.30 - 3pm Sun 10-2pm Bookings: Not required Facebook: Bush 2 Beach Cafe Yamba Instagram: Bush2beachcafe.yamba
Cuisine: Sushi & Poke Bar Meals: Lunch Dining: Dine in/takeaway Kid’s Menu: Small serves available Licenced: No Open: 7.30am all sushi available after 10.30am Bookings: Walk in Facebook: Alohasushibarandcafe Instagram: Alohasushicafe
Good Coffee & Authentic Continental Cakes
Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Cafe 28B Yamba Street, Yamba Ph: 0490 027 301
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Bush 2 Beach Cafe Yamba (Outside) Yamba Shopping Fair, Yamba Ph: 6646 1164
Aloha Sushi Bar & Cafe 2/8 Treelands Dr, Yamba Ph: 6646 2934
Jan 7, 14, 21
Jan 14
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS ON THE GREEN The Yamba Golf & Country Club is the place to chill out on each of January’s Sunday afternoons. Taking place on the back deck overlooking the 18th hole’s green, it’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge for another week’s holiday making (or work) – both visitors and locals. On January 7 local singer songwriter Ülo covers material drawn from a wellspring of ‘not always the expected’ songs by prominent artists across the decades, from the ’60s to now – by the likes of The Lovin’ Spoonful, Cat Stevens and Velvet Underground (’60s), to Neil Young, Pink Floyd and Elvis Costello (’70s), to The Cure, Nick Cave and Paul Kelly (’80s), to Pearl Jam, Jet, Ryan Adams, Johnny Cash and Justin Beiber. It’s mostly laid back listening, great for a summer arvo in holiday mode. On January 14, Sharon Moore does her thing: captivating audiences with powerful vocals, classic covers (Tracy Chapman, Divinyls, Jason Maratz, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Creedance and George Ezra) and unique original songs – in the style of blues, country, folk, light rock and soul. On January 21 Jasmine Ohlmus, who grew up locally, brings some sophistication to the stage. Over recent years she has been studying music and education at UNSW.
Stylistically, she is drawn to genres like jazz, pop, folk, RnB, and gospel, weaving them together to create her sound. She cites Joni Mitchell and Robert Glasper as her two primary musical influences, but also plays songs by the likes of Eryn Allen Kayne, Hiatus Kaiyote, Sam Smith and London Grammar, along with some original material. The month of Sundays is rounded off with Mal’s Blues Bar and its namesake, the indefatigable Mal Eastick, a man who is a member of the South Australian Music Hall of Fame for his work with ’70s country rock group, Stars. Eastick has been hard at it on the road, too, over recent months, so expect a show featuring his finely honed blues/rock guitar playing, and guest artists.
A WORLD OF INFLUENCES
Hello Tut Tut squeezes onto the stage at the Pacific Hotel on Sunday January 14; expect a worldly experience.
Hello Tut Tut has made a speedy ascent on the world music scene, winning over local and international crowds, including memorable sets at Falls Festival, Bello Winter Music Festival, Live en Août in New Caledonia and a collection of Australia's most recognised venues and best night markets. From staggering openings to mesmerising encores, this seven-piece brings high energy shows jam-packed with Klezmer classics, Balkan bangers and Eastern European party pieces.
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Candy Cane Tini 50ml Vodka 70ml Peppermint Schnapps 8ml Grenadine Syrup 8ml Sugar Syrup Crushed Candy Canes Shake ingredients, strain into a martini glass with a crushed candy cane rim. Garnish: Candy cane rim - crush candy canes by putting a few in a strong zip-lock bag and break them up with a meat tenderiser or hammer until they resemble margarita salt.
Classic Margarita 60ml Tequila 30ml Cointreau 30ml Lime Juice Rub the rim of glass with lime slice to make the salt stick to it. Shake the other ingredients with ice, the carefully pour into the glass (taking care not to dislodge salt from the rim).
Yamba Golf & Country Club his holding a month of Sunday afternoon entertainment events during January. Mal Eastick and Ülo.
Garnish and serve over ice.
Salty Dog 40 ml of Vodka or Gordons Gin 100ml Grapefruit Juice Shake vodka or gin in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a salt-rimmed highball glass. Serve it straight up without ice. December 2017
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Courtesy bus available from 4pm 7 days a week Phone: 6646 2305
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02 6646 2305 • 44 Wooli Street www.yambabowlingclub.com.au
WHAT’S ON
6th January
29th December Josh Mathieson The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free 30th December Big River Band Auditorium 8pm - Free
12th January Jake Davey The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free
Pick up from 4pm Daily
LEISURE CENTRE OPEN FROM 9AM - LATE
13th January Two Way Street The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free
7th January
New Years Eve Monkey Mojo The Boardwalk Bar 8.30pm – Free
14th January Dom and Friends The Boardwalk Bar 4pm – Free 19th January Monkey Mojo The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free
3rd January $1200 worth of Seafood Tickets on sale 5.30pm first call 6.30
20th January Richie Williams The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free
SAMPLE YAMBAS FINEST SEAFOOD
4th January
COURTESY BUS
7th January False Faces The Boardwalk Bar 4pm – Free 11th January
26th January Yhan Leal The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free 27th January Vanessa Lea The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free
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WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAY RAFFLES $500 worth of vouchers to be won - Tickets on sale 5:30pm, first call 6:30pm
FRIDAY NIGHT MONSTER RAFFLES Over 300 meat trays to be won - Tickets on sale
5th January Ford Brothers The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free
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Meat trays, household goods, seafood vouchers - Tickets on sale 4:00pm, first call 5:30pm
BINGO Monday 10am & Tuesday 7pm
POKER Thursday’s 6:30pm
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MACMARKET day S AT U R DAY 6 J A N UA RY 2 0 1 8 MACLEAN HOT BREAD & CAKE KITCHEN
Cakes, Pies & Pastries Come in to say hi and grab some of our deliciously fresh bread, a hot pie or a tasty cake! Shop 3 & 4 Palace Arcade, River St
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Carney’s Shoes 247 River Street, Maclean Phone 6645 2334
fter a shopping bargain? Come to Maclean for the annual MacMarket Day on Saturday January 6. Browse the shops and market stalls for that bargain to end all bargains and enjoy yourself; walking one of the iconic streets of the Clarence Valley. River Street, in the heart of the Maclean CBD will be closed to traffic and will be filled with all kinds of market stalls selling an array of wares. There are 85 stall sites from which vendors will sell a huge range of goods; clothing, bric-abrac, arts and craft of all description, woodwork, book stall, household goods, charity stalls and handmade goodies. At this MacMarket there will be a special food court selling a wide variety of food and drinks. The Maclean Scottish Band will be there, along with a vintage car display and buskers entertaining the crowd. A feature of MacMarket Day is the free entertainment for children. Face painting, merry go round, bounce
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castle and chalk drawing on the road outside Spar Supermarket all are free for children. As well, the Maclean SES will have their truck present and also a rescue boat that the kids will be able to see how things work. This MacMarket Day will see River Street closed from Stanford’s Chemist (on the corner of River and Clarence Streets) to the corner of River Street and Union Street. As well as the many market stalls, we will have entertainment provided by ‘The Backyard Balladeer’, Errol Gray. Errol attends the Maclean Market and has some great topical songs and ballads; with copies of his work for sale. Local group ‘Flipside’ will also be a feature of the day. MacMarket Day is a wonderful opportunity for the businesses of Maclean to offer those tempting specials to boost their sales with several thousand people visiting on the day. Maclean MacMarket Day is a great day out for the family so make sure you visit us on January 6.
Coffee Art Cafe Shop 5/28 River St, Maclean 6645 1022 Donna and Phillip Down and their friendly staff at Coffee Art Cafe in Maclean offer breakfast and lunch including a selection of home made cakes, slices and gluten free treats. Famous for their large coffee and giant bacon and egg roll $10 special, they are open 6am–4pm Mon to Fri; 6am–12 pm Sat and 7am–12pm Sun. Come and say hello, be greeted with a smile, view some great artwork from local artists and enjoy the best coffee in town. A great place to catch up for a Sunday morning family breakfast.
PHONE ORDERS
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amed in 1862, “Maclean” had earlier been called “Rocky Mouth”. The NSW Surveyor - General Alistair McLean instructed local surveyor W. A. B. Greaves of Grafton to design the town. Greaves named the town “Maclean” and the name “Rocky Mouth” fell from use. Scottish Settlers who came to the Maclean area were mainly Highlanders driven from their land during the Highland Clearances. Responding to offers of immigration to Australia, several shiploads arrived on free or assisted passages. The Free Selection Act of 1861 meant that many migrants became landholders without needing large capital backing. The average farm on the Lower Clarence at that time was 60 acres (approximately 25ha). A number of descendants of the early Scottish Settlers still live in the local area.
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Located at Taloumbi Street. The decision to create a Scottish Cairn in Maclean grew from a Bicentennial gift of a Cairn from Scotland to Australia (1988). Despite intense lobbying from many towns with Scottish links, the Cairn was given permanent home in Mosman Park, Sydney. The Maclean “Scottish Town in Australia” Committee decided to construct its own Cairn under the supervision of Scottish stonemason George Kerridge of Canberra. The Cairn was positioned in Stanford Park.
Stones were obtained from parts of Scotland, from Scottish families throughout Australia and locally. The Maclean Scottish Cairn is a fitting memorial to the contribution Scottish settlers made to the Clarence and to Australia. The Cairn was dedicated by Rev Kenneth McLeod on December, 3rd, 1988. Family crest tiles have been added to the surrounds of the cairn. The memorial Cairn enjoys magnifi cent views over the town, the Clarence River and its Broadwater.
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hether you’re looking for an awesome gift for someone special in your life or just treating yourself, you need to check out Heart of Space in Maclean. As you walk in to this amazing space you will be captivated by the array of beautiful wares. From quirky to elegant, you are bound to find something you love, no matter what your style. Heart of Space carry a range of stunning summer fashions and a large variety of sterling silver, costume jewellery and hand bags; the complete outfit for New Year and the summer holiday season. If its home wares you are looking for, Heart of Space carry a large range of decorative pots and outdoor wall art, soft furnishings, leadlight lamps and original works of art created by some of our talented local artists. You’ll be amazed at what you will find at Heart of Space. Keep an eye out for their famous green sheep. For more information check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Laybys are welcome and Eftpos available.
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Ulmarra revealed
n 2007, Ulmarra celebrated 150 years since it was first settled by pioneers in search of the valuable source of timber, the Red Cedar. Ulmarra pioneers first sailed to the Clarence district in 1838 in search of ‘red gold’ – the red cedar tree. Then, in 1857, Thomas Small purchased 76 acres of land there for 81 pounds and fourteen shillings and proceeded to subdivide and sell the location as his
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own village. Sugar and maize were crops in the Ulmarra district from as early as 1856 and the Belmore sugar mill opened in 1868. Dairying also prospered. By as early as 1861 there were 29 students at the Ulmarra School and ten years later in 1871 there were nearly 1000 people living in the district. The Commercial Hotel was built in 1873 and the Clarence River Pioneer butter factory opened in 1892.
By the turn of the century and the early 1900s, Ulmarra was a bustling township boasting four blacksmiths, a killing factory and bacon works, a hospital, two hotels, three schools and three permanent police officers. Ulmarra has a rich history and a significant day for Ulmarra was October 30, 1978 when the National Trust classified the village as a unique example of a 19th century Australian river port.
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Surf, Swim, Paddle or just cool off at one of the many stunning beaches along our coast
Surfing the Clarence Coast
Stay safe this summer on our beaches by swimming between the flags at the following patrolled Clarence Valley Beaches... Yamba Beaches: Main Beach Patrolled 5 days a week by paid lifeguard Patrolled on weekends by surf club volunteers Pippi Beach Patrolled 7 days a week by paid lifeguard Turners Beach Patrolled 7 days a week by paid lifeguard Patrolled 7 days a week by paid lifeguard Patrolled 7 days a week by paid lifeguard Patrolled during the week by paid lifeguards and on the weekends by surf club volunteers Wooli Patrolled 7 days a week by paid lifeguard These beaches will be patrolled from now until the end of January 2018 between the hours of 9am and 5pm.
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The Clarence Coast, extending from Iluka in the north to Wooli in the south, boasts many fine surfing breaks. Iluka’s main beach throws up some bone crunching wedges next to the Clarence River break wall, while quality beach breaks can be found scattered along the beach. To the north of Iluka a variety of breaks can be found around the bluffs and bays between Iluka Bluff and Woody Head. The coastline from Yamba to Angourie is one of the east coast’s most consistent wave havens: from the left hand wedges at Turners Beach up against the southern training wall of the Clarence River, to the northerly sheltered breaks at Pippi Beach to the famous Angourie Point, when the conditions are right, there are waves to suit surfers of all abilities. Heading south from Angourie into Yuraygir National Park, intrepid surfers can walk in, stay
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at the Shelley Headland camping area and find a wave to themselves in the bay or behind the headland. A few kilometres down the beach there are often waves at Plumbago which can also be reached from Red Cliff camping area north of Brooms Head. The Red Cliff strip of coastline also offers a variety of rocky beach breaks. The Brooms Head to Sandon River coastline can throw up a beach break or two when the conditions are right, while the backside of Sandon, which requires a paddle across the river and a walk across the headland, hosts a number of secluded breaks around the shoals on its southern side. Good waves can be found at most of the beaches around Minnie Water and Wilson’s Headland (the break on the southern side is sheltered from the northeaster), while a right-hander sometimes peels off the northern entrance of the Wooli River.
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Minnie Water. The beach is the main road to Sandon to the north. Diggers Camp to the south, has a dirt road access from the Wooli Road. Excellent walking tracks and camping, secluded beaches and abundant wildlife are attractions drawing visitors who fall in love with these unique villages and the peace and tranquillity of this natural environment.
Wooli (population 600) is a beautiful seaside village with a storybook setting, surrounded by water, wildlife and natural wonders. On land it is encircled by Yuraygir National Park and the village is located on a narrow peninsula with the Wooli Wooli River on itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western side and the Pacific Ocean to the east. This section of coastline forms the northern sector of the Solitary Islands Marine Park which protects the estuaries, beaches and islands from the Sandon River to Coffs Harbour in the south. To reach Wooli you travel through
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Gateway to the Solitary Islands the Yuraygir National Park and pass by Lake Minnie Water (only visible from the Minnie Water road) and Lake Hiawatha. These large lakes are havens for wildlife and many waterbirds. They supply the drinking water for neighbouring villages and so public recreation is restricted in this area. Holidaymakers can find many perfect fishing and picnic spots along the riverbank. The serious angler can chase bigger dreams from the beaches, rocks (the breakwalls are popular) or deepsea where local charters are available into the marine park.
Take an invigorating walk around the Minnie Water Headland with the Minnie Water Scenic Walk. Starting at the main beach car park the trail meanders up Pipers Hill overlooking Minnie Lagoon. Further along the track y you will come across the Tree of Knowledge, a BBQ and toilet area and a lookout over Tree Point. The path then heads south east down to Minnie Water Back Beach.
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emember what a family holiday by the coast used to be like? Waterside camping, comfortable motels, village atmosphere shopping, little traffic, no highrise and everywhere within easy reach of the beach. Welcome to Yamba! The traditional custodians of the coastal areas around Yamba and Maclean are the Yaegl people. This coastal town is a beach loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. Yambaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eleven pristine beaches are great for snorkelling, swimming and surfing. Whiting beach, a river beach, is located south of the breakwall and is an ideal spot for children. Main beach, which is patrolled during the summer months has an ocean pool built into the rocks. The Clarence is ideal for boating, fishing and exploring. With its relaxed lifestyle, award winning restaurants and cafés, boutique shops and art galleries there is so much to see and do in Yamba. Just 5km south of Yamba is the charming seaside village of Angourie. Located at the northern tip of Yuraygir National Park it has one of the most spectacular coastal walks in the state. Spectacular views of the coastline, a glorious natural setting and a laid-back, relaxed lifestyle make Angourie a very desirable destination. In the 1960s, Angourie became famous as one of the best pointbreaks in Australia and is often visited by the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best surfers. Angourie is also renowned for its fresh water Blue and Green Pools, originally a rock quarry that filled with water when a spring was disturbed. Wooloweyah a small village located just north of Angourie is situated on the banks of Lake Wooloweyah, a shallow lake which is a great spot for fishing and canoeing.
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n the Northern side of the mighty Clarence River lays perhaps the Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secret... Iluka, encased in natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonders of unspoilt beaches, Bundjalung National Park and the mighty Clarence River. Enjoy walks by the river or explore this broad river system by boat or canoe to discover the many islands and tributaries with numerous fishing spots on the way. Walk on the trails through the superb bushland and up on to the coastal lookout of the World Heritage listed Nature Reserve. Access to Iluka is from the Pacific Highway 10km north of the Harwood Bridge and the Yamba & Maclean turn-offs. A couple of kilometres from
the highway is Woombah and a drive around the streets of this pretty riverside village is worthwhile. Woombah is home to many talented artists and there are a number of studios open for inspection. You can also visit the famous Woombah Coffee Plantation. Goodwood Island is also accessed from Woombah at the coffee plantation. There are some fabulous picnic spots along the banks of the Clarence River or you can throw a line in. Goodwood Wharf (Port of Yamba) has historically been the home of ocean going freighters serving Norfolk Island, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Continuing to Iluka, you travel through the Bundjalung National Park and it is very
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common to pass kangaroos and the endangered coastal emu. There are some wonderful â&#x20AC;&#x153;hideawaysâ&#x20AC;? which can be discovered by following the signs to places such As â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shark Bayâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woody Headâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back Beachâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frazers Reefâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iluka Bluffâ&#x20AC;?. Marine life abound in the rock pools by the headlands at Woody Head and Shark Bay. There are picnic and BBQ facilities and you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a map to plan a beach walk or find an uncrowded fishing spot. Once in Iluka you will find full shopping facilities and a number of camping and caravan parks. There is easy surf beach access on the eastern edge of town and the bay is a great spot for children, with play areas and shallow swimming areas.
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GETTING CLOSE TO NATURE The southern end of Bundjalungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38km of protected coastline is accessible from Iluka. The Esk River, the largest untouched coastal river system on the north coast, runs through the southern half of the park. Other features include the Jerusalem Creek Peninsula at the northern end of Ten Mile Beach, freshwater lagoons, mangrove mudflats and rare rainforests at Woody Head. Nature walks handy to Iluka: Woody Head rock platform 1km: 30 minutes one way, slippery uneven surfaces. Venture around the headland at Woody Head camping area for views to the south. Explore the rock platform: but just look at the rock pool animals and leave them in their homes.
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Iluka Bluff Beach This beach is a short drive (or walk) from Iluka township and is the recommended swimming beach. It is an ideal beach for the family with good conditions for body surfing or boogie boards. Lifesavers patrol this beach in peak holiday seasons.
Iluka Bluff Lookout 150m: 10 minutes one way, moderate grade with steps. While at Iluka Bluff picnic area, take the steps to the top of the bluff where a viewing platform provides a spectacular outlook over Iluka Nature Reserve, coastal beaches and the mouth of the mighty Clarence River. Iluka Rainforest Walk 2.5km: 1.5 hours one way, easy grade. Take a stroll through the World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforest of Iluka Nature Reserve where tall trees are intertwined by strangler figs. If you walk quietly, you can hear the chatter of the brightly coloured noisy pitta and the sharp crack of the whipbird. A section of this walk is wheelchair accessible. Wear insect repellent.
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Memorial Hall, Charles Street, Iluka The Iluka Museum promotes understanding and appreciation of the unique history of the Iluka area. It is located in the Soldiers Memorial Hall, built in 1923 by volunteer labour and funded almost entirely by the local residents. Open Wednesday & Friday 9.00am to 1p.m. Follow them on Facbook: Iluka NSW History Group 02 6646 6673 or 02 6645 9135
A circuit can be created by linking the rainforest walk to a return walk via Iluka Beach, which extends from the Iluka Bluff back to the Breakwall. It is a wonderful beach walk and popular area for fishing. Life-savers patrol this beach in holiday seasons.
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opmanhurst is a pretty village with a population of approximately 400. The residents are open, friendly country people with very strong pride for their community. Copmanhurst is about 25km west of Grafton. Visitors can day-trip to the area and can enjoy picnics, the stunning scenery and a host of other activities. Cedar getters were the first settlers on the Clarence and they used sailing ships to carry their product to Sydney. The stories of this new country excited the interest of Sydney speculators and in 1839 Mr J H Grose commissioned the steamship “King William 1V” to investigate. She became stuck fast at Eatonsville and excursions were then conducted by small boat to the head of navigation - now Copmanhurst. This was the first steamer to visit the Clarence and was wrecked at Newcastle shortly after. Mr Grose then sent Mr A Lardner with a flock of sheep to take up land and he settled in the Copmanhurst district. The land was described as undulating and fertile with the advantage that cattle could wade across the river at this point. Copmanhurst became the distribution point for goods and services for rural and mining workers. Sheep, corn and potatoes were the main income earners initially, changing to beef cattle and then dairying which has now been replaced by beef. The first school, known by the Aboriginal name “Bungambi”, opened in 1891 at the site of the current school. The present building opened in 1919.
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ymboida is a small village situated about 40 km from Grafton, along the road to Armidale. Nymboida enjoys stunning mountain bush, magnifi cent waterways and an abundance of wildlife, including many endangered species. The Nymboida River shelters one of the North Coast’s largest platypus communities. These delightful creatures can be viewed in the early morning and late afternoon in these clean waters. For more information, pick up a copy of the Platypus In The Wild At Nymboida brochure at the Tourist Information Centre. Nymboida offers visitors the opportunity to get off the beaten track and relax in the warm and friendly atmosphere and peaceful surroundings, appreciating the local art, or have an action packed holiday, canoeing, rafting, trailriding, abseiling, kayaking or four wheel driving.
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outts Crossing McPherson’s Crossing is located a short drive from Coutts Crossing and is a great spot to beat the heat of summer. To get there travel from Grafton along the Armidale Road until you reach the outskirts of Coutts Crossing. As soon as you pass the 50km signs, turn left. Follow this road across a small creek and keep going until you reach the crossroads. Turn left, go about 1km and you’ll reach McPherson’s Crossing. A car park is located on your right just before you reach the river. Once there you can explore paths through the bush along the bank of the Orara River and discover one of several secluded and private sandy swimming holes. Ex-convict, Richard Craig, who was probably responsible for the first European exploration and settlement of the Clarence River, led a party of potential settlers from the plains near Guyra to the Nymboida/ Coutts Crossing district in 1840.
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ne of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful provincial cities, Grafton is renowned for its Jacaranda trees, graceful old buildings, sporting and cultural facilities and its location on the banks of the mighty Clarence River. As the commercial hub of the Clarence Valley, Grafton has excellent accommodation, great shopping, award winning restaurants and a vibrant artistic community. One of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most majestic waterways, the Clarence River is a dominant feature in Graftonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landscape and lifestyle. Visitors travel from all over the world to compete in dragon boat, sail, and power boat racing, the Head of the River rowing regatta in December and
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The citizens of Grafton are understandably proud of their numerous tree-lined avenues, parks and gardens. The Jacaranda tree is most famous of the many varieties that thrive within the City. The western end of Pound Street, Grafton and Ryan Street, South Grafton have been named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jacaranda Avenuesâ&#x20AC;? and See Park on the corner of Pound and Turf Streets is an arboretum with many Jacarandas plus beautiful ponds, suspension bridge
one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier water skiing events, the famous Bridge to Bridge Ski Race, in October. You can explore the River at a more sedate pace in a hire canoe or enjoy a birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view as you cross the famous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bendy Bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, an engineering marvel built in 1932. Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jacaranda Festival celebrates the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual blossoming and the July Racing Carnival attracts the cream of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s racing fraternity. The feature race of the carnival, the famous Grafton Cup, is the richest horse race in rural Australia. At any time of the year, the museums, heritage trails, restaurants and galleries make Grafton an ideal holiday destination.
and picnic facilities. Breimba Street is known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fig Tree Avenueâ&#x20AC;? as massive fig trees form a magnificent archway over the street. Another mighty White Fig stands in Prince Street beside the old Northern Rivers Electricity building. The Memorial Park at the river-end of Prince Street and Market Square are beautiful flower and tree-filled parks. Home gardens are proudly maintained with an annual garden competition during the Jacaranda Festival.
GRAFTON HERITAGE TRAIL Experience the rich history of this city by picking up a copy of the Grafton - Heritage City from the Visitor Information Centre. This leaflet shows a trail a visitor can take arround the city of Grafton. Public buildings with heritage listings can be internally inspected during normal opening times. The Christ Church Cathedral (1884)is
which joins Grafton Shoppingworld to Prince Street. Along the corridor there are large framed photographic displays chronicling the history of Grafton. This pictorial timeline is a must for history enthusiasts. The Link is open 7 days a week. Look for the large Grafton Shoppingworld banner in Prince Street above the entrance.
open 7.00am to 5.30pm, 7 days and welcomes visitors during those hours. Private homes may only be viewed externally. There is also a brochure on local shipwrecks. The remains of the Induna can be seen just below the Grafton Bridge in the south western corner. Sir Winston Churchill escaped the Boer War aboard the Induna and it also saw service as a rail-ferry at Grafton.
Sisters of Mercy Heritage Garden The Sisters of Mercy have lived and worked in Grafton and district since 1884. St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College building (pictured) dates from 1929. In the garden at the front of the property is a fascinating series of sculptured bronze murals depicting the history of the convent and the nuns who have served there. Within the grounds there is also a wall of dedication plaques of the current and past Sisters of Mercy. Access to these is free and open to the public. (02) 6642 1133
THE LINK For an excellent display on the history of Grafton, visit The Link
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VISITOR CENTRE Located along the Pacific Highway in South Grafton the information centre is a place that all visitors to Grafton should stop at. There are displays on national parks and Aboriginal art, local and regional maps, souvenirs, local art & craft and produce, and an excellent range of brochures. The information centre is now the home of the Clocktower Gallery and all their wonderful arts & crafts are for sale. (02) 6643 0800 www.myclarencevalley.com.au
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Step back in time Browse through one of the many museums and gallerys in the Clarence Valley
Ross McLeod Bell Collection 45 Richmond Street, Lawrence
Located at the Garden Shed Nursery, the Ross Mcleod Bell Collection is a fascinating life-time collection of bells and Australiana memorabilia. Big bells, small bells, animal bells, church bells, Australian and international bells, well over a 1000. Let Ross guide you through the collection and browse through the memorabilia room. You will be taken back in time with the stories, history and Ross’s unique tales of how and when. Individual and personalised group tours most welcome. $5 per person. Please call to organise a tour on any day 9am - 4pm. 0438 603 333
Ferry Park Gallery
Pacific Highway - southern entrance to Maclean Overlooking a beautiful section of the Clarence River. Approximately 60 local artisans display their quality works at Ferry Park Gallery. With displays changing regularly these talented artists fill the gallery with a wide variety of paintings, quilts, hangings, jewellery, cards, glass, mirrors, leatherwork, photography, woodwork, folk art, toys, fibre arts, clothing and souvenirs that make wonderful gifts that are both functional and decorative. Admission free. 9am to 5pm - 7 days. (02) 6645 3700 www.ferrypark.org
Ferry Park Gallery
Lawrence Museum
Located on the banks of the Clarence River Southern entrance to Maclean, Pacific Highway Open 7 days a week 9-5 (except Christmas Day) (02) 6645 3700 www.ferrypark.org
2 Merton Street, Lawrence Lawrence Museum is established in the old ABC 2NR radio transmitter building in Merton Street, Lawrence (under the big mast). As well as the usual memorabilia the museum highlights items associated with radio broadcasting. Coach companies and interested groups are invited to visit and enjoy the experiences of radio broadcasting from its very early years in Australia. The entrance fee is $5 per person. A morning tea can be organised for tour groups (price on application). The museum is open every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm. Saturday & Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. Group bookings for special visits, on any day, may be made with: The Museum: (02) 6647 7588 www.facebook.com/lawrencemuseum
Squatters Rest Private Museum Squatters Rest in Tucabia, east of Ulmarra. It is essential to make bookings by telephoning ahead. There are a number of old-style buildings (including a replica 1880 cookhouse) surrounded by vintage tractors, engines and farm machinery. They give a guided tour of the range of rural memorabilia and then it's billy tea and damper with great yarns and poetry. Bookings are essential. (02) 6644 8076 www.squattersrest.com.au
• Coach tours • Conferences • Birthdays • Private outings • Weddings • Parties We serve morning and afternoon teas, lunch and dinner. Everything is homemade. Group bookings from 10 to 150 guests are catered for with a guided tour of our fascinating range of rural memorabilia. Bookings are essential.
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Schaeffer House is the headquarters of the Clarence River Historical Society. The homestead was built by the son of a pioneer German family, Mr F W C Schaeffer, between 1901 and 1903. The house had many owners and was purchased by the Grafton City Council in 1966 and renovated to accommodate the collection of archives and historical items collected by the Society. The Society was formed in 1931 and is the oldest country historical society in NSW. Schaeffer House displays beautiful china, glassware & furniture presented to the Society over the years. Schaeffer House is open 1pm to 4pm each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Also opened for historical research from 9am on Tues, Wed & Thurs (02) 6642 5212 www.clarencehistory.org.au
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Yamba Museum
Maclean Stone Cottage & Bicentennial Museum
River Street, Yamba (next to Golf Club)
Cnr Wharf & Grafton Streets, Maclean n. The excellent design enables visitors to easily understand and enjoy the range of special displays. There are delightful replicas of an early school room and an early hospital ward plus many regularly changing exhibitions. The Stone Cottage, in the same grounds, was built by Johann George Schaefer after 1879 using sandstone quarried from the site. It became the local museum in 1973 and since the opening of its big brother in 1988 it has been returned to a “living history” replica of a typical home from the turn of the century. It contains many working models. The Maclean Museums are open Tuesdays 9am to 12.30pm, & Wednesday & Saturday 1pm to 4pm. Other times by appointment. (02) 6645 3416 www.macleanhistory.org.au
Come and explore Yamba’s strong maritime history and the importance of the mighty River Clarence to this area. Find out how the Clarence River was trained and how the township developed from a sleepy fishing village to a thriving tourist spot. Discover the history of the Yaegl people or learn more about Angourie and the local surfing culture. While the children play on the “Kids Deck” the grownups can relive their school days in the ‘Schoolroom’ or learn about some tragic shipwrecks, daring rescues and mighty fishing feats. As a bonus, art exhibitions are frequently held in the adjoining Old Kirk. Opens: Tuesday to Thursday (10 am – 4.30pm), Saturday & Sunday (2 pm – 4.30 pm) Entry: Adults $5, Children free (02) 6646 1399 www.pyhsmuseum.org.au
Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton
The Regional Gallery occupies the beautifully restored Prentice House and presents a variety of exhibitions such as the Jacaranda Aquisitive Drawing Awards and the Archibald Prize and features many notable artists and crafts people throughout each year. Usual opening hours are I0am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday. (02) 6642 3177 www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
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Yamba Art Space
2/6 Uki Street, Yamba Industrial Estate Creative Education, Exhibitions and Opportunities for all ages and abilities. The new Yamba Art Space is all about facilitating ongoing opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to delve into creative culture in their own backyard. Artist and art educator Kerrie Howland is the owner and coordinator of Yamba Art Space. She is passionate about creating opportunities for artists, art educators and individuals looking to learn and develop new skills. 'As a practicing artist and educator I’m excited to be occupying a permanent space to work from in the Lower Clarence where I grew up. Creative opportunities are often undervalued which is unfortunate as I believe creativity is a healthy, inclusive and positive activity that adds value to people’s lives. My aim is to increase creative culture in my local community whilst also providing opportunities for our visitors. In the summer holidays our gallery space will be show casing solo exhibition 'Ocean & Atmosphere’ featuring paintings by Yamba artist Paul Bennett – Opening event 5.30pm on January 5th. In the workshop space we have a variety of workshops, from Basketry to adult drawing classes and workshops for the kids! For further details visit 2/6 Uki Street Yamba Industrial Estate, phone 0488 070 069 or visit www.yambaartspace.com
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ghosts of gold JOSH MCMAHON n the surface, the ghost town of Dalmorton may appear to have little more to offer than a painted wooden town sign, a war memorial, a seemingly empty cemetery and a few run-down old shacks. Dig a little deeper, however, and it may offer you an experience rich in history, nature – and gold. Many visit the Dalmorton area to go fourwheel driving, camping, fishing, canoeing and swimming. But it’s gold that was the beating heart of the once-bustling community, and some experts believe there is still plenty of the valuable metal left in the ground to make a lucky prospector rich, and potentially bring the ghost town back to life. It all began in 1860, when gold was discovered around 60 kilometres west of Grafton. The gold rush was on, and prospectors from near and far flocked to claim their share of the fortune on offer. In the following years, isolated camps became the booming town of Dalmorton, home to hundreds of miners and their families. The region was also a thoroughfare for horsedrawn coaches, including the now famous Cobb and Co, carrying wool, timber, and other goods from the Tablelands to the river port of Grafton. An ambitious project began to create a new road between Glen Innes and Grafton – ambitious largely because it required a 20-metre tunnel to be hand-hewn through the rocky hillside, around eight kilometres from the Dalmorton township. Engineer David Houison and contractor HF Wiseman led the project, but it was the many hours of hard labour by poorly paid workers (referred to by some sources as ‘convicts’) that paved the way for the unique tunnel to finally open on November 27, 1866. The region continued to boom into the early 1870s as more than 50 gold-rich reefs were discovered in just a few years. In 1872 Mrs Ann Pinkerton became Dalmorton’s first-ever postmistress. In the same year, J Chisholm opened his butchery, which still stands today. Perhaps as you stare at the rusty tin-roofed shack that remains, you might imagine him looking back at you from the window, as he chats with a customer holding a fresh parcel of meat. The town’s school opened in 1979. William Gallagher was the among the longest-serving teachers, from 1891 to 1903. He taught the township’s children in the single-room shack, including the Smith children Bert, Alice, Violet and Linda; Cecil and Eric Miller; Jim and Mel Baker; Sheila and Patricia Hunt; and Jim Short. By this time, hotels were plentiful in Dalmorton.
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Young WJ Pinkerton was making weekly trips through the freshly-carved tunnel to cart beer, food and fodder to his father’s establishment. The hotelier’s son chiselled a record of his presence into the roof of the tunnel – an inscription that you can still read today – ‘WJP 1883’. Confidence in the town’s future continued, with a relatively modern police court constructed and opened in 1892. Soon after, however, low gold prices resulted in a major slowdown of mining and the shutdown of gold mines run by major operator White Rock Silver Mining. Dalmorton wasn’t going to quit without a fight, and a year later in 1894 White Rock reopened its operations, putting 115 miners back into work, running six machines to process gold. The lucrative days of gold were soon to end, however, limited largely by the technology of the day, with mines limited to a depth of around 20 metres, and processing much less efficient than today. Dalmorton’s post office effectively closed in 1929 when it was downsized to an allowance office, and postmaster of eight years, Mr Hunt, was farewelled by the community and transferred to Tamworth. The community still wasn’t ready to abandon ship though, re-opening its tennis club in the same year. The bell continued to toll for Dalmorton, with the school’s last recorded teacher transferred out in October 1929, and the school formally
closing its doors in June 1931. A general store offering postal services was one of the few mainstays of the town to remain, providing a hub for the few property owners who remained in the post-gold era. It too was finally laid to rest when it was destroyed by fire on January 4, 1950, the acting postmaster James MacDonald escaping through a window after grabbing the store’s steel cashbox and searing his hands. Although there is little left of the old Dalmorton township, the few remnants and your imagination may be enough to bring to life those golden days in your mind. Seelands artist Graeme Payne has created a painting recreating how he saw the village in the early days. Dreams of gold still remain today. A 2014 report by ABN IR Pty Ltd indicated it had strong evidence that gold mining could be once again lucrative at Dalmorton with the help of modern technology, and it had interest from investors both in Australia and China. Those fortunes are yet to be found, however, much like the unmarked graves in the cemetery of those recorded to still be there, such as 56-year-old Superintendent John Chisholm; little Jane and Arthur Brown aged just three and five; and 76-year-old Magnus Winwick. But with big companies and mere day-trippers still dreaming to strike it rich, who knows – maybe it could even be you who resurrects Dalmorton’s ghosts of gold.
how to get there From Grafton drive west 10km along the Gwydir Highway, turn left along Old Glen Innes Road (youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see a Campbells Wreckers sign to your left at this turnoff). Continue along the Old Glen Innes Road. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cross the Orara River, go through the Nymboida State Forest, and get to Buccarumbi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve now gone around 38km from Grafton. Keep going around another 10km, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see the historic Dalmorton
cemetery on your left. Drive another 10km and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at Dalmorton. Just past Dalmorton youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see the turnoff left into Chaelundi Road and continue around 1km and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be at the Guy Fawkes campgrounds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a great spot to make camp. The hand-hewn road tunnel is 8km past Dalmorton on the Old Glen Innes Road. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a 4wd if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wet, and taking a caravan is not advisable.
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4 1. The school at Dalmorton - a tiny one-room shack - was open from 1879 to 1931. Image: Clarence River Historical Society. 2. The butcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop, opened in 1872, is one of the few buildings that remain standing. This image was taken around 2005. Image: Fran Dowsett 3. The hand-hewn road tunnel near Dalmorton on the Old Glen Innes Road, opened in 1866 and still used today. Image: Fran Dowsett 4. Seelands artist Graeme Payne has captured how he imaged the Dalmorton settlement. His painting can be viewed at the Clarence River Historical Society in Grafton. Image: Clarence River Historical Society.
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One big country music family People from all over made their way to this year’s Clarence Valley Country Muster (October 23-29). Jett Williams, the daughter of country music legend Hank Williams, headlined and was joined by a host of other country music artists for the final two days of ‘professional’ entertainment. However, while talent on the bill was a drawcard, it’s the sense of community – the ‘we’re one big happy country music family’ feeling – that makes the muster special. Geoff Helisma spent several hours during the muster’s third day discovering how and why it has become such a drawcard, and a substantial contributor to the valley’s tourism economy.
“I think country music has a soul ... you’ve just got to look at all the people here.” Wendy Gordon flanked by 100-year-old post and rail fencing and rose bushes that commemorating each of the valley’s Anzac diggers. Images: Geoff Helisma
alking around the muster and speaking with people – punters, performers and those behind the scenes –, the name on many lips is Wendy Gordon, the woman on whose property the muster is being held. “Nothing is too much trouble,” for Wendy, say Kerry and Diane Tozer from the Gold Coast. “Wendy spends 12 months getting it ready – it’s so well organised it’s unbelievable,” says master of ceremonies Doug Stewart. “It’s family; everyone seems to know all of the organisers here. Wendy’s known by everyone, she’s never off the phone, and she’s out there talking to everyone.”
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In fact, as enthusiasts – mostly of the ‘Grey Nomad’ age group – queued at the gate in their 700 caravans and recreational vehicles, Wendy introduced herself, and, as each vehicle passed through the gate they were given gift packs containing maps and brochures prepared by Clarence Valley Council’s tourism managers, “so people would know where [else] to go during their stay,” says Wendy. While a relatively young festival, creating a unique culture was planned from the outset. Inspiration came directly from the valley’s people when Wendy bought her property in 2009. “I’d never been in a flood,” she
says, “there was so much devastation, but the locals put everything back into the community; everybody works together and everybody helps each other. “I think country music has a soul – it’s the story ... you’ve just got to look at all the people here. It’s the caravaners who follow country music. They go from festival to festival.” There are other touches, that breed familiarity, too, like the 100-year-old post and rail fences that line Terry Gordon Boulevard (the muster’s main ‘street’), the rose bushes commemorating each of the valley’s Anzac diggers and the hundreds of poppies now resplendent after planting two years ago to mark the Centenary of Anzac (2014 to 2018). This year a small ceremony commemorated the centenary of the Battle of Beersheba and the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. “We just wanted to acknowledge our forbearers from the valley for what we’ve got now,” says Wendy. When asked how she caught the country music bug, Wendy laughs heartily, “Because I married a country music entertainer [Terry Gordon] who ... now looks after the entertainment here. “I look after the marketing and promotion, my sister
looks after the food and Ken, my brother-in-law, he looks after the grounds.” And how was the muster germinated? “We just sat around one night with a bottle of wine and a nice dinner and we thought, ‘How can we put back into the community, where everybody gets involved?’ And that’s what we have done. It’s all of the locals working together. All the guys running up and down on the bikes; they’re all local people. “They donate the use of their machinery, the tractor, that’s a local person, Ronnie Connor. He donates his time. It’s just amazing; it just blows my mind sometimes.” Terry and Wendy aren’t a couple these days, but their friendship remains staunch. Wendy was born in Tamworth and “grew up around country music”, so being seduced by the genre was always on the cards. “I did manage country music entertainers and had my own marketing company for country music entertainers beforehand,” she says. “Now I’ve turned it around; I missed it and [decided] to get back into it again [with the muster].” Her long friendship with multiple Golden Guitar winner Tania Kernaghan, which dates back before Kernaghan was a country music star, resulted in anoth-
er unique facet when 18 couples renewed their wedding vows. “When Tania and I get together we always brainstorm; we’re always coming up with these ideas. She’s a marriage celebrant and she said, ‘Wendy, I would really like to do a mass marriage vows renewal at the festival.’ “Couples were mainly the muster people; some have been married for 55 years, and it’s rather special for them, they’ve got their health and are living the dream travelling around.” So, what makes the Clarence Valley County Muster special among country music festivals around the country? “It’s all self-financed. Most of it comes out of my money; but we put everything back into the infrastructure. The muster is a business, so, between the four of us, we just put everything back into making [the festival-goers] as comfortable as possible. “I think we are very unique because it’s on my property. Most [other festivals] are on showgrounds. I worked for 12 months on the garden to make everybody comfortable, mowing the grounds; and I run some cattle here during the year. Two months before, I have friends who come and help with anything I can’t do.”
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Have dulcimer, will travel GEOFF HELISMA
ill Shipman isn’t a country music icon; but he is a much-loved figure in the country music scene – MC Doug Stewart introduces Bill as a “treasure” during his walk-up performance. Bill speaks eloquently and knows how to tell a yarn. Perhaps he is the epitome of what makes the Clarence Valley Muster tick. This quote of Bill’s from a post on a community-based Facebook page, Humans of Lismore, in July 2017 encapsulates his and the muster’s reason for being: “Music is a wonderful thing. No matter where you go you can have it with you. “We [Bill and his late wife Aileen] were way out in QLD somewhere at a little camp. There were about a dozen vans around. We’d just finished having our tea, campfire’s burning and I’m sitting there playing guitar and this fella comes along with a saxophone and asks to join me. “We start playing and singing old songs and the next thing everyone around brought their chairs down. I put the billy on for a cup of tea, next minute someone’s come with scones and cakes. We had a great night with them. Nobody knew anybody else but music brings people together.”
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His easy rapport with the audience is exemplified when he tells a joke to introduce an “old gospel number”. Widespread laughter greets his punch line about a man he saw being baptised in a river, who, after each dunking is asked, ‘Did you see the Lord?’ Following multiple failed attempts to ‘see the Lord’, the man being baptised retorts: ‘No I didn’t; are you sure this is where he lives?’ It takes a good 40 seconds for the laughter to subside. The joke he tells before his second and final song elicits laughter and applause. “A couple are having a bit of an argument. She says, ‘I hear you’ve been sleeping around a bit with other women. Is that right? Now tell me the truth.’ “He says, ‘There’s no truth in it whatsoever. I might have dozed off a couple of times; but I’ve never gone to sleep, dear.’” The 87-year-old loves a challenge, too. He tells the audience that the dulcimer he is playing is based on the Appalachian Mountains dulcimers, declaring, “It’s got five strings on it, the Appalachians’ only have three and not only that, when I learnt to play it, my strings were on back to front ... and that’s where they are going to stay.”
After his performance, Bill talks about how his love affair with the arcane instrument began. “Seven or eight years ago, I was coming through Rockhampton and a mate of mine had just come back from America. He brought a pattern back [for a dulcimer], and he made one. I thought it sounded pretty good, so I rang him when I got home and he sent me a pattern on a piece of brown paper.” A carpenter by trade, Bill built the instrument but “had no idea how to tune or play it”. With said brown paper in hand, he went to the library and figured out how to tune it, but “didn’t know how to play the godforsaken thing”. At the muster he plays the second dulcimer he has built and figures that, despite his design being somewhat different, he likes it because “I can get some pretty good music out of it”. Bill Shipman began his music career on “a little Samson guitar I bought off a chap for 30 bob when I was 16”. “I started playing from there and went on Dick Fair’s and Allan Toohey’s amateur hours [radio shows], I got second on one and third on the other one. Then I did a lot of radio work around Grafton, Lismore
Bill Shipman and dulcimer
and Kempsey and at other radio stations.” In 1998, Bill and his wife Aileen were integral in establishing 2AIR-FM in Coffs Harbour – Bill built it and also presented the first Wake up to Country program. He once toured with pioneering Australian country musician Buddy Williams (The Yodelling Jackaroo), but Williams’ offer to tour New Zealand didn’t come to fruition. “He hadn’t done the deal [when he asked] – I never heard from him again, though,” says Bill.
MC Doug Stewart says Bill Shipman (pictured) is “one of those characters of country [music]: he built his instrument from scratch, he didn’t even know what he was doing, but built it anyway. “He’s a genuine guy, a treasure, and he gets up there and has a great sense of humour and tells a real mean joke –he is a funny man and a great entertainer.” “The next thing I know, I got married [to Aileen] in 1957, then did a little tour with Reg Lindsay. I built a house in Coffs Harbour and we were going to go fruit picking and travel around Australia, but then Reg
turned up with his show and he said, ‘What are you doin’?’ I said I was off goin’ fruit picking, but he said, ‘No you’re not; you’re coming with us.’ I did a couple of tours with him, of Queensland and NSW.” Once, when performing on a radio station in Adelaide, Bill “made up some songs about the Lansdowne Pump, which had [Premier Thomas] Playford’s name in it”. “They got more letters when they played it than in the 11 years they’d been on air,” Bill says matter-of-factly. “That led to me being a support artist for Smokey Dawson in the Adelaide Town Hall.” But really, those brushes with some of Australia’s elite country music artists runs a distant second to playing his music until he meets his maker. When Aileen passed away in December three years ago, Bill made some life-affirming decisions. “I thought, ‘what the hell am I going to do?’ I thought, ‘Well I’m not a drinker; I’ve never got drunk in my life.’ “I said, ‘I can go to drink, I can go mad or I can commit harakiri.’ I didn’t like any one of them, so I got back into the music again and started travelling around. “I love travelling, I love playing music, I love meeting people, and this is what I do now.” On his devotion to the muster (only missing one the year Aileen passed away) he says: “God willing and if the creeks don’t rise, I’ve got green grass between my toes and I’m vertical, I’m going!”
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Clarence Country Muster... The house band
Local country music stalwarts, (l-r) Johnny Warren, Neil Payne and Peter Johnston, put in big efforts to back the 25 and more daily walk-up performances during the first four days of the muster. In 2004, Neil Payne was the administrator of the newly amalgamated Clarence Valley Council.
Doug Stewart & Allan Platt Doug Stewart MC and Allan Platt (left)
Doug Stewart, pictured with Allan Platt (left) who subsequently performed two songs as a walk-up entertainer, kept the program flowing and cracked a few jokes as master of ceremonies. Doug hales from the Gold Coast and played a half-hour set on Friday’s main program. “It’s probably one of the best musters around and the fastest growing one.” Doug says. “It’s absolutely phenomenal; we’re averaging 25 to 30 walk-ups a day. “That’s where your rising stars come from. A lot of them just want to get up and sing a cou-
ple of songs for their friends, and that’s what the majority does. But then you have the likes of Peter ‘Smokey’ Dawson, who writes his own stuff; got up last year and won a recording contract and he’s back on the bill again this year – he’s a rising star and he’ll be around for a long time.” Why is this muster one of the best? “It’s family; everyone seems to know all of the organisers here. Wendy’s known by everyone, she’s never off the phone, and [at the muster] she’s out there talking to everyone.”
John and Robin Champion John and Robin Champion are typical of many of the punters making their way to the main stage to settle in for an afternoon’s entertainment. The couple drove from Lower Portland “down in the Hawkesbury”. It’s their first visit to the muster, “we saw it advertised and we follow
a lot of country music festivals, so we thought we’d come and try it out see what it’s like,” says John. “Some of the walk-ups are good and others not so, but they get up there and have a go. It’s quite a good set up; they’ve got it worked out alright.”
Ron and Lynn Smith from Coffs with dog Cindi Wayne Sullivan Wayne Sullivan, 59, didn’t pick up a guitar until he was 50. Playing a Gibson guitar, which has a unique tone, he sings a Ray LaMontagne song, Beg Steal or Borrow. “Young man, full of big plans
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and thinking about tomorrow / Young man, going to make a stand / You beg, steal, you borrow / You beg, you steal, you borrow. “I just like it,” he says of the song. “I heard it and thought, ‘I’ve got to sing that one’.”
Ron Smith says he, and his wife, Cindi, enjoy how the people entertain themselves. “The muster is down to earth and has a real country feel to it. It’s old style music reflected by the older people who are here; and reminds me of my younger days. And there are no flashing lights.”
Glen Jones “Home is Nanango in south east Queensland. I come down for the country music. Wendy invited me the first year, which was five years ago. We get up and sing a few bush ballads and carry on with good mates. It’s good to catch up with everyone. “I work fulltime with the Australian Outback Spectacular Show at the Gold Coast. I’ve been there since its inception in April 2006. I play the lead role of ‘Bluey’, the camp cook and, luckily enough, I’ve just got a new understudy in last night, so I could leave to come down here for the week.“We’ll do a short light horse thing just before the [official] opening.”
Kerry & Diane Tozer Forty-nine years married, Kerry and Diane Tozer enjoy lounging about at the Tex Morton State (where walk up performances by festival attendees take place from 7pm during the week preceding featured artists’ performances). They have spent a lot of time
Kelly Dixon, 90, sits in his director’s chair, his name emblazoned across its back, among hundreds of others enjoying walk up performances. Is he special? Why is his name written on his chair? Turns out he falls into the special category. “I wrote about 38 songs for Slim [Dusty] that he had published,” he says as if writing songs is as easy as falling off a log. “He had six more ready for recording before he passed away.” As a non-country music listener, would I know any of the songs Slim played, like Pub With No Beer, for instance? Kelly laughs at the question. “If you were to pick one song out of the 38, it would be an old horse ballad called Leave Him in the Long Yard, which everybody seems to sing, but not any of the others, which I find a bit amusing,” he says, “but they all made gold records.” Kelly met Slim Dusty at the Dubbo showgrounds, eons ago, singing around the campfire. “Did you write that?” Slim asked. That was how his association with Australia’s ‘Father of Country Music’ began. “Years went by and we
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lost touch with each other but we got back together in 1974. On the next recording, after he met me, he put down about four of mine on an album called Lights on the Hill,” says Kelly. “We had a good relationship for about 30 or 40 years. Slim didn’t write that many of his own songs. He had seven regular writers [and his wife, Joy McKean]. On the evolution and increasingly popular country music musters, he says: “I think it’s just a progression in your life: ‘You should come down to so and so for the festival!’ Tamworth really opened up a lot of avenues for a lot of unknowns. Since Tamworth days, we’ve a lot of big festivals; it’s just a progress in your life from being a campfire singer to, if you’re good enough, to perform on stage and maybe recording.” All up, Kelly says, he has “got stuff published around the world – 163 songs recorded by 57 different artists”. “Most Australian people only know one of my songs (Leave Him in the Long Yard, a horse ballad) ... and I just find that incredible; it became a hit,” he says. “They’ve named used car yards after it, bed and breakfasts after it, a pub in
Tamworth after it. I wrote the song in 35 bloody minutes and I’ve written 162 others nobody seems to know –they must be all bad (laughs). But Kelly’s content with his lot – he drove from Weipa in northern Queensland to hang out at the muster – and says he receives a “steady stream of royalties” for the songs he has written. “No fortune, but it pays for the postage bills,” he quips.
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27 Against 28 Value greatly 29 Type of resin 30 Solemn 31 Small sized restaurant 32 Small duck 33 Open to public 34 Renowned 35 Gardening tool 36 Valuable stone 37 Regretting 38 Put together 39 Large building 40 Church leader
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41 An electrode 44 Putrefied 47 Abhors 50 Queensland town 52 A group 54 Strut around 57 Full of viruses 59 Goes over again 60 Taken into a group 62 Asked for blessing 65 Organ of sight 68 Employ 69 Holiday island 70 Think about
1 Turns aside 6 Window parts 9 Secular 11 Before usual time 15 Hit in centre 19 Break in hostilities 20 Skin opening 22 High point 24 A likeness 25 By way of 26 European river
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71 Formed thought concepts 74 More sanitised 75 Plunges 76 Tree substance
The grass is growing! You should be mowing. 78 Outer edge 79 One from Athens 80 Follow naturally
82 Char 83 Loch Ness monster 85 Large waves 87 Older 89 Unpleasant person 90 Small and dainty 91 Put in ground 92 Weave wool 93 A condiment 95 Gathers 96 Type of shirt 99 Was untruthful 100 Wild rush 104 Excessive pride
106 A cane 107 Extras in cricket 109 Walk sideways 110 Gets higher 113 Gaudy bird 114 Steered a ship 118 Dregs 120 The rest 121 Overbearing person 123 Fold over 124 Not indulging in 126 Send away 127 Massages 129 Roving outlaw 131 Church officer 135 Vision 139 Slide 140 Police guns 142 On the edge 143 Burdened 144 Bridle part 145 Comes into view 146 A mock show 147 Computer unit 148 Strong 151 Normal 155 Outcasts 157 Plant tassels 158 Tend the ill 161 Following 162 Looped rope 163 Suit 165 Private quarrel 166 Tanned skins 167 Tradesmen 168 Free of germs 169 Long-legged bird 170 Small ball 171 A donkey 172 Artist's workplace 174 Happens earlier
176 Prior 177 Traces 179 Heated slowly 182 A bar 183 No (arch) 184 Spoke 189 Think likely 192 Pacify 196 A claw 197 Fur-bearing animals 198 Mix together 199 Sugary 200 A reservoir 201 Leap 204 Be inattentive 205 Blackbird 206 A pitcher 207 Assistant 208 Tender 209 Day before 210 Bury 211 Slumber 212 Old city official 213 Religious sister 214 Titled men 215 Shelled fruit 216 Slow run 217 Boredom 218 Adages 219 Ocean movements 220 Remain 221 Casts off 222 Crept
Down 1 Perilous 2 Ever hungry 3 Payback
4 Frighten 5 Long-lasting 6 Ideal 7 Without sound
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8 One of a kind 9 Prise bar 10 A social group 11 Show clearly 12 Asked in again 13 Ceded 14 Brave 15 Becomes milder 16 Translates code 17 Of olden tales 18 Upset 21 Roof beam 23 Removed skin 42 Strata 43 Of today 45 Work 46 Get rid of 48 Last 49 Types of candles 50 Diners 51 Kitchen boiler 52 Small meals 53 Large soup dish 55 Dictation taker 56 Hair protectors 58 Endured 61 Sinews 63 Eagerly 64 Undergo 66 A branch 67 Roman days
72 Looking glass 73 Printing errors 77 Local language 81 Stocking material 84 Inactive 86 Metal mixture 88 Joined the army 93 Keeping going 94 Submarine lookouts 97 Given little credit 98 Happened 101 Story teller 102 Not dangerous 103 Party supporter 105 Like a wildcat 107 Annoy 108 Hurries 110 Direction 111 Matting fibre 112 Olden garment 115 Competes 116 Large book 117 Powder 119 Stated 122 Work 125 For all the people 128 Sightless 130 Forced forward
How long does it have to get? Can’t see the mower for the grass - get off your ...... 131 Very good 132 Days etc 133 Overcome 134 A supporter 136 Young horse 137 Angry
138 Formal written work 141 Set in motion 149 Try case again 150 Chatted 151 Pierce with dagger 152 Naive 153 Word puzzle 154 Medicine portion 155 Abate 156 Cute 159 Loud noise 160 Pass by 163 Animals 164 Skeleton remains 172 Former buckets in pubs 173 Without helping 175 Teased 178 Gloomy 180 A cataract 181 Pushed awry 184 Dirty 185 Hanging ornaments 186 Marijuana cigarettes 187 Tooth expert 188 Young doctors 189 State as truth 190 More nervous 191 Makes changes 192 Hearts 193 Carping 194 Of the oceans 195 European country 202 The media 203 Spiteful
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EST. 1950
On the 8th December 2017 my mum reminded my sister and I that it had been 50 years since they moved us from Hay to the Clarence Valley, around the time that the Caperberry Cafe was built. For 50 years now this store has been in operation, the last 13 years as Caperberry Cafe and previous to that Caught Snacking, Gaynor’s Store and Stones Corner. I often visited the store as a youngster, and now I own it, its a huge part of my life and an even greater part of Yamba’s history. Back then there were no footpaths, just grass outside the doors and the road wasn’t double lane with parking on both sides. In fact, Coldstream Street was only residential and this was the only shop, now they’re everywhere!
After school and on weekends, I worked at the Blue Dolphin Caravan Park and made friends with many of the guests who were regular visitors to Yamba. Decades later I am meeting those same people in my café and they are now grandparents who are bringing with them, their children and grandchildren. Its not uncommon for customers to come into the café and chat to us and ask if something from a previous visit is still around. Or tell us their honeymoon and childhood holiday stories, and how fondly they think of Yamba and their time here and why they have returned. What made Yamba great is still making it great and Caperberry Cafe continues as one of the cornerstones of historical Yamba. - Mary Drum - Owner
*The photos are supplied courtesy of Yamba Museum, a great art and history centre that is run solely by volunteers and they’re always looking for help. You can join their team for just three hours of your time, once a month
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BROWSE
Grab a bargain, savour some fresh produce or pick up a vintage or original piece. You never know what you will find at a market.
CLARENCE VALLEY MARKETS CLOCKTOWER GALLERY MARKETS Cnr Spring St & Pacific Highway, Sth Grafton. 1st Saturday of the month. (No market in January) THE VILLAGE MARKET PLACE Glenreagh Hall, Coramba Street, Glenreagh 1st Saturday of every month 8am til 12.30pm (No market in January) ILUKA MARKETS Iluka Sports Oval, Owen & Spenser Sts, Iluka. 1st Sunday of the month HALFWAY CREEK MARKETS Halfway Creek Hall, Kungala Rd. 1st Sunday of Mar, Jun, Sept & Dec. PILLAR VALLEY MARKETS Tanamon Gallery, 1125 Firth Heinz Road, Pillar Valley 1st Sunday of Feb, May, Aug and Nov SIMPLY HANDMADE & VINTAGE MARKETS Raymond Laurie Sports Centre, Yamba Saturday 15th April 9am to 2pm Thursday 28th December 9am to 2pm MACLEAN COMMUNITY MARKET In the main Car Park, Maclean. 2nd Saturday of the month TRASH & TREASURE MARKETS Squatters Rest Private Museum, 23 Collette Street, Tucabia. 2nd Sunday of the month GRAFTON SHOWGROUND MARKETS Prince Street, Grafton, Grafton. 3rd Saturday of the month (No market in January) ASHBY MARKETS Ashby Community Centre, Lismore St, Ashby. 3rd Sunday of the month.
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YAMBA RIVER MARKETS Ford Park, River Street, Yamba. 4th Sunday of the month Market Coordinator 0422 420 159
YAMBA TWILIGHT STREET MARKET Yamba Street, Yamba. Monday 1st January, 2018. MACLEAN LIONS MACMARKET DAY River Street, Maclean. Saturday 6th January, 2018 - 8am
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FARMER'S & Growerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets MAKE IT, BAKE IT, GROW IT PRODUCE MARKETS
REGIONAL MARKETS COFFS HARBOUR & SURROUNDS COFFS COAST GROWERS' MARKETS City Square. Every Thursday.
BLUE KNOB FARMER'S MARKET Blue Knob Cafe & Gallery, Lillian Rock. Every Saturday of the month.
THE BELLOPY ORGANIC FARMERS MARKETS Anglican Church, Hyde Street, Bellingen. 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month.
LISMORE FARMERS MARKET Lismore Showground. Every Saturday of the month.
DORRIGO MARKET Dorrigo Showground. 1st Saturday of the month.
LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKET All weather at Lismore Shopping Square. 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month.
BOLLYWOOD BAZAAR MARKETS Woolgoolga Beach Reserve. 1st & 4th Saturday of the month.
THE CHANNON CRAFT MARKET Coronation Park. 2nd Sunday of the month.
COFFS JETTY MARKETS Coffs Harbour Jetty, 361 Harbour Drive Every Sunday of the month.
NIMBIN MARKET Nimbin Community Centre Grounds. 4th & 5th Sunday of the month.
UP TOWN MARKET Big W Car Park, Castle Street. Every Sunday of the month.
EVANS HEAD RIVERSIDE MARKETS Recreation Reserve. 4th Saturday of the month.
WOOLGOOLGA BEACH MARKET Beach Reserve. 2nd Saturday of the month.
BYRON SHIRE Brunswick Heads Market Memorial Park. 1st Saturday of the month.
BELLINGEN GROWERS MARKET Bellingen Showground. 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month. BELLINGEN COMMUNITY MARKETS Church Street. 3rd Saturday of the month. BALLINA SHIRE Alstonville Farmers Market Budgen Lane car park, Alstonville Every Saturday of the month. MISSINGHAM BRIDGE MARKETS Missingham Bridge (South side) Every Sunday of the month. ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU MARKET Alstonville Showground (Undercover). 2nd Sunday of the month. LENNOX HEAD LAKESIDE MARKET Lennox Head Community & Cultural Centre, Park Lane. 2nd & 5th Sunday of the month. BALLINA MARKET Canal Road. 3rd Sunday of the month. LISMORE & SURROUNDS RAINBOW REGION ORGANIC MARKETS Lismore Showground. Every Tuesday morning.
Grafton Farmers Market Christ Church Cathedral grounds, Cnr Fitzroy & Duke Streets, Grafton Every Thursday 7am to 12pm.
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BYRON BAY COMMUNITY MARKET Butler Street Reserve. 1st Sunday of the month. MULLUMBIMBY MUSEUM MARKET Stuart Street. 3rd Saturday of the month. BANGALOW VILLAGE MARKET Bangalow Showground. 4th Sunday of the month. TWEED SHIRE Kingscliff Beachside Farmers and Friends Market Marine Parade. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. TWEED HEADS MARKETS Police Citizens Youth Club, Florence Street. Every Sunday of the month. POTTSVILLE BEACH MARKET Cnr Coast Rd & Coronation Ave., Pottsville. 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. UKI BUTTERY BAZAAR Uki Village Buttery 3rd Sunday of the month. MURWILLUMBAH SHOWGROUND Queensland Road. 4th Sunday of the month.
Yamba Farmers Market Whiting Beach Carpark, Yamba. Every Wednesday. 7am to 11am.
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Your Horoscope for 2018 Buckle on your seatbelt for a bumpy and exhilarating ride in 2018... JOANNE MADELINE MOORE 2017
ARIES
March 21-April 20 LOVE & LUST Expect some interpersonal challenges in 2018 as four eclipses and retrograde Venus stir up your romance and friendship zones. Things could come to a head in July or August when you finally lose patience with a faux friend or unreliable lover. Singles – you may have to kiss a few frogs before you find your Prince or Princess Charming. But don’t give up – each dating disappointment will lead you closer to your soul mate. Attached Rams - January and April are the prime months to plan an erotic weekend escape with your lover when Jupiter and Pluto boost your sex drive and lust for life. LOOT & LUCK Lucky Jupiter is moving through your ‘money-from-others’ zone until November 8 so you could benefit from a favour, freebie, pay rise, inheritance, gift, bumper tax return, divorce settlement or superannuation payout. Make sure you manage any windfall wisely with a view to long-term financial security. Then from November 9 through until December 31, there’s money to be made via publishing, education, travel, business trips, international contacts, imports or exports. LIFESTYLE Feeling restless? February and December are the best months to travel as long as you plan your trip carefully. Best destinations may be beautiful natural environments with challenging activities that get your adrenalin going. Your reckless Ram nature intensifies from June 26 through until August 27 when your ruler Mars is retrograde, and your energy and timing are all over the place especially at work. Aim to be reasonable and responsible - rather than impulsive and impossible! FAMOUS ARIES Sarah Jessica Parker, Russell Crowe, Reese Witherspoon, Keira Knightley. NEW YEAR MOTTO “You have good days and bad days. That’s a marriage. That’s a relationship. That’s a friendship.” (Sarah Jessica Parker)
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The most difficult time of the year will be from July 26 to August 27, when Mercury and Mars are both retrograde and there are two Eclipses. Then Venus, planet of love and money, is retrograde from October 5 until November 16. So avoid planning an important event such as a holiday, wedding, business launch or house sale during these periods. Saturn transits through Capricorn for the whole year which will be a reality check for corporations, businesses, banks and government. Many people who have taken short cuts or been dishonest in these areas will be caught out and face serious repercussions in 2018. The positive side of Saturn in Capricorn is that it will lead to a long overdue restructuring of nursing homes,
TAURUS
April 21-May 21 LOVE & LUST In 2018 you’ll experience your luckiest love cycle for the last 12 years as Jupiter planet of good fortune powers through your partnership zone. So it’s a fabulous time to go on a special holiday with your partner or start a hot new romance with a sexy foreigner, as love and travel are connected. There is one tricky patch to navigate through! Retrograde Venus rocks the relationship boat from October 5 until November 16 when it will take your substantial diplomatic skills to get things back on an even keel. LOOT & LUCK Love, friendship, luck, travel and business are all linked so 2018 is a fortunate year to initiate and promote a promising joint venture – especially with a business partner from another country or culture. From October 5 through until November 16, avoid making important decisions as Venus, your ruling planet, reverses through your work and relationship zones. The period from December 7-31 is the perfect time to pool resources with loved ones for a beneficial outcome. LIFESTYLE Uranus, planet of disruption and innovation, moves through your sign from May 15 until November 6. And Uranus hasn’t been in Taurus since 1942! So it’s time for bored Bulls to jump out of your comfort zone and shake up your world. Experiment and explore as you do something daringly different or go on a grand adventure. If you are too entrenched in your old lifestyle and don’t make some changes voluntarily, then Uranus will stir things up for you by throwing a curved ball in your direction. FAMOUS TAUREANS Cate Blanchett, George Clooney, Adele, David Beckham. NEW YEAR MOTTO “It’s important to travel and explore and have a continual set of experiences.” (Cate Blanchett)
aged care and end-of-life options. Jupiter moves through Scorpio until November 8 so situations involving the abuse of money, power and sex will be further revealed and exposed as we are already seeing in many industries and professions. This transit could also herald breakthroughs in human reproductive rights as well as virus and disease research. Beneficial Jupiter-Neptune and Jupiter-Pluto connections bode well for boosted funds for humanitarian projects in many countries throughout the world. And watch out for a fabulous new fantasy novel or movie to capture the public’s imagination like Star Wars and the Harry Potter films have done. Read your personal forecast for your zodiac sign below…
GEMINI
May 22-June 21 LOVE & LUST Attached Gemini – February is a fabulous month to bring more romance, fantasy and fun into your relationship. If you’re single, the best month to look for love or join an online dating site is February when proactive Mars powers through your partnership zone. And don’t be shy about promoting your positive qualities. If you don’t love and respect yourself, why should anyone else? Love planet Venus reverses through your romance zone from October 31-November 16. So it’s not a good time to go on a first date, propose, get married or renew your wedding vows. LOOT & LUCK Lucky Jupiter is moving through your health zone until November 8, which is good news for physical vitality and mental wellbeing over the coming year. But with penny-pinching Saturn and retrograde Mars in your ‘money-from-others’ zone, expect delayed payments, tax problems, diminished cash flow or budget blow-outs. Separating your wants from your needs is a must in 2018 as smart Twins get thrifty, cut consumption, and learn to get by on less. LIFESTYLE February is a fantastic month for travel, when the planets pave the way for a fun and hassle-free trip. The following dates are when your ruler Mercury is retrograde: March 23 until April 15 looks tricky for friendships and social networking. Expect possible communication, computer, travel or transport chaos from July 26 until August 19. And you need to be extra tactful with work colleagues and loved ones from November 17 until December 6. The best things to do when Mercury is retrograde? Review, research and reboot. FAMOUS GEMINIS Nicole Kidman, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Stevie Nicks. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Life has all these twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight and off you go.” (Nicole Kidman)
CANCER
June 22-July 23 LOVE & LUST With Saturn in your relationship zone in 2018, many Crabs will take the plunge via an engagement, wedding, moving in together or by becoming a parent, as you strive for more permanence in your primary partnership. With hard work and commitment, your love life will slowly go from strength to strength. Singles –the best months to meet your soul mate are in January, May and September when your Cancerian charisma attracts admirers from near and far. But expect a temporary dating drought in August and October when Mars and Venus reverse through your romance zones. LOOT & LUCK The Solar Eclipse in February is good for joint business ventures and turning innovative ideas into exciting entrepreneurial endeavours. The best months to buy a lottery ticket, enter a competition or hit the casino are in March and June, when Jupiter sends good fortune in your direction. But don’t then squander any lucky gains you make … squirrel extra cash away to tide you over when times are tight. In October, if a financial proposal looks too good to be true then walk away – quickly! LIFESTYLE January through until November 8 is fabulous for fostering friendships, as you extend your peer group to include an adventurous new crowd. Your family life is also incredibly important in 2018. Some Crabs will welcome a new baby or enjoy improved relations with a child, teenager or parent as you share mutual hobbies, sports and interests. You’ll also feel more generous towards a recalcitrant relative and may even find it in your heart to forgive and forget their past indiscretions. FAMOUS CANCERS Meryl Streep, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana, Tom Hanks. NEW YEAR MOTTO “My family really does come first. It always has and always will.” (Meryl Streep)
LEO
July 24 - Aug 23 LOVE & LUST Coupled Leos - in January, February, July and August the four eclipses compel you to take a good long look at your relationship. Is your partner doing all the giving, while you’re doing all the taking? Are you constantly talking while they’re just listening? Compromise and two-way communication are the keys to romantic harmony in 2018. Single Cats - Cupid’s arrow is most likely to strike in February when the Solar Eclipse energises your love zone. So brush up on your flirting technique and seductive one-liners. But avoid falling for a dubious dreamer or a sexy schemer. LOOT & LUCK Prosperity planet Jupiter is visiting your domestic zone. So the period between now and November 8 is the best time to redecorate, renovate, build an extension, sell property, buy a new home or other real estate, house-sit, relocate or start a home-based business. Good fortune could also come via a loved one, distant relative or family friend. Your luckiest day of the year is November 26 so plan something special. LIFESTYLE Cats are ambitious creatures and 2018 is the year when you can really stand out from the crowd and make a strong impression in the public sphere. With unique Uranus revving up your career and reputation zone from May 15-November 6 the more authentically you express your talents and creativity, the more successful you’ll be. But remember there’s a fine line between blowing others away with your energy and enthusiasm and turning them off with your blunt and sometimes bossy approach. FAMOUS LEOS Madonna, Mick Jagger, Jennifer Lawrence, Cara Delevingne. NEW YEAR MOTTO “If I can’t be daring in my work and the way I live my life, then I don’t really see the point of being on this planet.” (Madonna)
LIBRA
VIRGO
Aug 24 - Sep 23 LOVE & LUST Attached Virgo – 2018 is the year to bring more romance and fantasy into your relationship and March is the prime month to spice up your sex life with some surprising new moves. If you’re single, stop searching for the perfect partner. Instead, look for love with a mere mortal … someone with normal human flaws like a stubborn Taurus or a strong-willed Capricorn. With Jupiter and Pluto stimulating your love zone, January, April and May are marvellous months to join an online dating site, fall in love, propose, get married or renew your wedding vows. LOOT & LUCK Prosperity planet Jupiter moves through your social networking zone until November 8. So you could hit the internet jackpot when something you post or sell online goes viral. Some money-savvy Virgos could also boost cash flow via writing, teaching, podcasting or public speaking. Courtesy of retrograde Venus, your financial situation appears to go backwards in the first two weeks of November. But with plenty of patience and persistence things will soon be back on track again. LIFESTYLE With four eclipses firing up your humanitarian zones in 2018, you’ll feel the need to be of service to others via a special volunteer project either overseas or within your local community. You have so many versatile Virgo talents to offer. With Jupiter and Uranus both revving up your travel zones, it’s definitely time to be more adventurous – but avoid signing contracts between March 23 and April 15 – when Mercury your ruling planet reverses through your income and business transactions zone. FAMOUS VIRGOS Prince Harry, Cameron Diaz, Beyoncé Knowles, Pink. NEW YEAR MOTTO “You’ve got to give something back. You can’t just sit there.” (Prince Harry)
SCORPIO
Sep 24 - Oct 23 LOVE & LUST Coupled Libra – clear and consistent communication is the key to romantic harmony! The more you bottle up your emotions and keep things from your partner; the more fractured and frustrating the relationship will become. Singles, if you’re looking for the perfect partner, do you have unrealistic expectations that no mere mortal can possibly meet? Look for love with someone who is sexy, smart and successful - and perhaps a little flawed! Cupid’s arrow is most likely to strike in January, February or March so make sure you dress to impress and socialise in style. LOOT & LUCK Finances and luck are linked in 2018 as Jupiter, planet of prosperity and good fortune, transits through your money zone. So expect a boost to your bank balance via a pay rise, bonus, gift or extra business coming your way. Any windfall won’t last long if you don’t manage it wisely though. October and November are the danger months for overspending when indulgent Venus reverses through your money zone. In uncertain economic times, canny Librans will concentrate on smart saving and sustainable living. LIFESTYLE Avoid the Libran inclination to procrastinate and sit on the fence! With Jupiter boosting your self-esteem and two eclipses stimulating your hopes and wishes zone, 2018 is the year to believe in yourself. When you set an ambitious goal or dream a big dream, do all you can to make it happen; however, avoid being impulsive and buying big ticket items like a car, home or investment property between October 5 and November 16 when Venus, your patron planet, is retrograde. FAMOUS LIBRANS Bruce Springsteen, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Talk about a dream, then try to make it real.” (Bruce Springsteen)
Oct 24 - Nov 22
LOVE & LUST When Uranus moves through your relationship zone from May until November, your love life will be unpredictable. For some attached Scorpios - a relationship that has lost its spark could unexpectedly be reignited. For others – a previously happy partnership could suddenly encounter problems. Singles – if you settle for a superficial, second-best love then you are selling yourself short. Have the confidence and patience to wait for the right person to come along. May and December are the best months to look for love and you’ll have more luck if you jump out of your comfort zone and cast your net wide. LOOT & LUCK Lady Luck is on your side in 2018 as Jupiter, planet of prosperity, jumps through your personal and money zones enhancing your business acumen and boosting your ability to generate extra income. Money matters may stall or even go backwards when Venus reverses through your sign in October – but if you have planned carefully and saved wisely - then you’ll sail through this temporary financial glitch and end the year in good fiscal shape. LIFESTYLE Don’t like something about yourself? Jupiter jumps through your sign until November 8, giving you the chutzpah to initiate personal changes and then take on the world. Make the most of this powerful energy surge which only happens every 12 years. So it’s definitely time to be the best and boldest Scorpio you can be, as you tackle challenges and venture into exciting new areas that would usually daunt you. Confidence is the rocket fuel that will take you places in 2018! FAMOUS SCORPIOS Katy Perry, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone. NEW YEAR MOTTO “If you present yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything.” (Katy Perry)
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SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21
LOVE & LUST Relationships are steady as she goes in 2018 – which could be a problem for adrenaline addicted Archers. If you are attached, do all you can to reboot a stale relationship or resolve a frustrating problem. If you allow boredom and complacency to set in, then it won’t be long before you’re heading out the door. Singles, with Venus vamping through your romance zones in March and May, you’ll be at your bewitching best as you attract admirers like moths to a flame. So it’s the perfect time to join an online dating site or update your current profile. LOOT & LUCK Intuition and luck are linked in 2018, as your inner voice guides you in the right direction. But have you been rash with cash? Money matters come under the spotlight in August, when retrograde Mars brings financial problems to a head. It’s time to stop overspending and learn from your mistakes; time to formulate a fresh fiscal plan and follow through. November 2018 through until December 2019 is super lucky for Sagittarians as Jupiter moves through your sign – for the first time in 12 years. LIFESTYLE Strive to balance quiet solo time with exciting adventures. Activities like meditation, contemplation, yoga and journalling are favoured up until November 8 as Jupiter journeys through your spiritual zone and you tap into the wisdom within. You’re in the mood for at least one business trip or heavenly holiday in 2018 when four eclipses fire up your gypsy gene. But expect transport delays or itinerary changes in June, July or August, when Mercury and Mars reverse through your travel zones. FAMOUS SAGITTARIANS Mark Twain, Jane Fonda, Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” (Mark Twain)
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
LOVE & LUST Keep professional projects and passionate desires separate in 2018. With Venus reversing through your career zone, love and work are a messy mix and an on-the-job romance will struggle to survive. May and June are important months for singles, when there’ll be a plethora of potential suitors and – for some lucky Capricorns – it’s when Cupid finally comes calling. If you are attached, be proactive about solving a partnership problem around the time of the Solar Eclipse on July 13, as you lead the way and set new ground rules in the relationship. LOOT & LUCK The internet and luck are linked in 2018. January through until October is a period when your career and/or public profile could suddenly take off via the clever use of social media and a helping hand from Jupiter. A blog post, video or podcast could reach a wider audience or even go viral. Canny Capricorns will find numerous ways to monetise any lucky opportunities when they come along. January and April are particularly fortuitous months to launch an ambitious personal project or an exciting group venture. LIFESTYLE In 2018 courtesy of Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto the power of the group is on your side and you’ll be given the opportunity to transform your life in a positive way. So make sure you join forces with inspiring people who appreciate your vision, boost your ambitions, and encourage your dreams. But slow down and pace yourself in August when Mars, planet of energy and motivation, reverses through your sign and your usual getup-and-go – goes missing! FAMOUS CAPRICORNS Dolly Parton, Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, Kate Middleton. NEW YEAR MOTTO “If you don’t like the road you’re walking on, start paving another one.” (Dolly Parton)
LOVE & LUST Attached Aquarians – you are very independent and love to pursue personal projects, but 2018 is the year to share more with your partner. So do your best to find sports, hobbies and leisure activities that you both enjoy. Plus slot some regular date nights into your busy schedules. If you are single, Cupid’s arrow is most likely to strike in January, February or July, when the Solar and Lunar Eclipses stimulate your relationship zone. Expect romantic sparks to fly with an amorous Aries, a lusty Leo or a sexy Sagittarian. LOOT & LUCK Aquarians are natural entrepreneurs and with fortunate Jupiter activating your career zone, it’s the ideal time to initiate an exciting new professional venture. It’s a wonderful year to look for a job, hit your boss for a raise, apply for a business loan, expand your present vocation, buy out a struggling competitor – or live the laptop lifestyle by starting an online business. If extra money comes your way, don’t be too impulsive and short-sighted! Make sure you secure it wisely, with an eye to your longer-term needs. LIFESTYLE Many Aquarians are restless and unpredictable souls. But you’ll start to feel more mentally and physically settled in 2018, as Uranus your patron planet starts a seven year sojourn through the stable and sensible sign of Taurus. You’ll certainly need to be extra careful with correspondence, contracts, computers, phones and travel from March 23 until April 15 when retrograde Mercury scrambles your communication antennae. Extra patience and due diligence are essential during this period. FAMOUS AQUARIANS Michael Jordan, Bob Marley, Yoko Ono, Oprah Winfrey. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” (Michael Jordan)
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MY LIFE BEFORE WRITING The Frontier series is the epic tale of two families [Duffy and Macintosh] who are locked in a deadly battle from the moment squatter Donald Macintosh commits an act of barbarity on his Queensland property. Their paths cross in love, death and revenge as both families fight to tame the wild frontier of Australia’s north country. Maclean’s renowned author Peter Watt’s 12 book Frontier series began back in 2000 with the release of Cry of the Curlew. Since then, a lot has been written about Peter Watt’s books, but little was known about the man behind them.
The Independent’s Lynne Mowbray sat down with the author to talk about his life prior to becoming a writer and the inspiration behind the characters and settings, of his 12 book Frontier series.
“I was born in the last year of the 1940s,” Peter said. So that makes me a baby boomer. My father who had served in the RAAF, met my mother when he was handing his revolver in at the end of the war and mum worked in the Women’s RAAF Auxiliary, as a cipher expert. They married. Dad was a Baptist and mum was a Catholic and back then religious differences were important and that didn’t go over well for the two families – hence, we have the MacIntosh and Duffy’s - the inspiration behind the two families, in the Frontier series. When my father and uncle who’d returned from the Middle East and New Guinea campaigns, they obtained a soldier settlers block [of land] at Warrawidgee (west of Griffith) and share farmed. So I grew up on a wheat and sheep farm until around the age of 10 and that’s where my writing career started. I got inspiration from listening to
plays being acted out on the radio of an evening and I’d read comic books. Both of these were a big influence, because you had to use your imagination. At the age of about seven or eight I’d be driving a tractor from sunrise to sunset ploughing fields, so I started to make up stories in my head. It was at this age that I was introduced to battle fatigue or shell shock. Many of the workers [who worked on the property] who had come back from WWII and Korea, you could see were badly affected. One day we were stripping the wheat and bagging it and I remember one of the blokes who was sewing up the bags fell down on the ground screaming and the other men ignored him. I said to my dad “what’s wrong with him? And he said oh he’s got shell shock. It was not uncommon to see these men who shook all the time; cause in those days there was no psychological counselling.
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Peter in the mid 1990’s during his time working as a gas fitter’s assistant in the Aboriginal community of Doomadgee, in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Temperature that day was 54 degrees. Image: Contributed
“It wasn’t long before I found out, that being able to speak Vietnamese, would be an advantage.”
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They always said that the WWI and WWII veterans came back okay; but they didn’t. My family eventually moved to Leeton where I boarded in a Catholic school and college before moving to a boarding school in Bowral, Chevalier College, which was run by Sacred Heart priests. In March 1969 I joined the Australian Army for three years and my first posting was to Holsworthy [Army Barracks] with 102 Field Battery. While we sat around having a beer in the OR’s Canteen some of the men talked about a big battle they’d fought in, the year before. It was the fire support base Battle of Coral and Balmoral, which proved to be bigger in scale than the Battle of Long Tan. Writing the latest book ‘From the Stars Above’ I refer to that battle and it’s a tribute to my mates that I served with, who told me their stories. Near the end of my three years in the army, I did the Mobile Army Training Team Sections [MATTS] training team course [similar to the American Green Berets] and I was the youngest to be selected. As part of this course we had to learn to speak Vietnamese. I trained with a heap of veterans who’d served in Korea, Borneo, Malaya and Vietnam. I thought at the time what a great honour to be amongst the ranks of these men, training. So I was all trained up and an expert on every fire weapon on the battle field, trained in counter insurgency warfare and learning Vietnamese and the war ended. I left the army in 1972 and wandered around working as a brickies labourer for a while and worked as a chainman for a surveyor before selling real estate around Tweed Heads. Around 1973 I was approached to do law and worked for Attwood Marshall & Woodward in Coolangatta, as an article clerk. I didn’t work there for very long and was a bit bored doing law. So
one drunken Friday night while at a pub in Coolangatta, a bloke came in looking for a deck hand for his trawler that was going to the Gulf of Carpentaria. I said, “Yeah, I’m the best deck hand in the Pacific.” I worked on the trawler for six months, experiencing one cyclone, where we almost went down. I think I got on the trawler with $20 and got off with $20; we drank all the profits. I hitched back to the Gold Coast from Cairns and thought to myself, I’d better get serious with my life. A friend of mine was a Queensland copper and he said ‘why don’t you join the police? So in 1975 I joined the QLD Police under Commander Ray Whitrod [who in bygone years, assisted in the forming of ASIO]. I had a few postings during my 18 months as a general duties officer, the last of which was in Fortitude Valley. Commissioner Whitrod at the time was calling for officers to get an education, so I had to resign and I applied to the University of Tasmania. In my second year I selected to do Australian History under one of Australia’s most famous historians Professor Michael Roe. This was to be another turning point in my life; I suddenly realised that there was more to our history than Captain Cook discovering Australia and convicts. My three years full time studies resulted in a BA and a major in Public Administration and Political Science. I returned to rejoin the QLD police and a new commissioner was in place. They said ‘we don’t even want to know you’, because I’d gone out under Ray Whitrod’s watch, to get educated. So for about a year I drifted again, working on my cousin’s property in central Queensland [near Clermont]. I started reading a local history book of my cousins, which included the Cullin-la-ringo massacre [the
largest massacre of white settlers by Aborigines in Australian history]. I also read about the dispersals where thousands of Aboriginals were slaughtered and that lead to the writing of ‘Cry of the Curlew’. By now I had decided to go back to policing, so I went down to Sydney and re-did my basic training at Redfern in 1980. This training was much tougher than I had experienced in Queensland. It wasn’t long before I found out, that being able to speak Vietnamese, would be an advantage. I was working at the Manly police station at the time and Special Branch was looking for an interpreter, so I was seconded to that department and even got to be the bodyguard to the Vietnamese foreign minister when he was visiting Australia. He was not aware that I was also listening to his entourage on tour with him I spent a few months in the special branch and when I’d finished, homicide wanted me – not that I’d committed any murders. There had been a lot of Vietnamese gang trouble in Cabramatta and Bankstown areas. Most of the time when we had prisoners, I just listened and didn’t let on that I could speak Vietnamese – except when necessary. I was able to convince the Commissioner, John Avery to allow me to set up a course for selected police and sent to Goulburn to co-ordinate a course through the Australian National University in Canberra on Vietnamese language and culture for officers of all ranks. When the course was complete we returned to Sydney where a special squad was set up to target Vietnamese crime. Operation Dragon was set up for people to ring in with information, which had a significant impact on reducing crime. I eventually transferred to Corowa on the Murray River where I was greeted by a senior constable, now retired Townsend resident, Kevin
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the police sit with the students on the campus and talk. The local Moresby paper gave me a good rap for defusing the situation. By the end of the two years, not even the money could keep me there any longer. I had a price on my head because of the operations my men conducted to smash the gangs, so I returned to Australia. I ended up working back on building sites once again around Port Douglas and Cairns. It was during this time that I started writing ‘Cry of the Curlew’. I met up with a bloke in the pub
Jones. While I was stationed at Corowa I was also a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Squad. We had a few operations chasing bad guys in the hills and bush on the border. I eventually returned to Sydney and rejoined the academy staff, before transferring to the Goulburn academy to help put together a new training program for police. During my time at Goulburn, my thoughts turned to something that I had always wanted to do. I had always longed for the ‘frontier adventure’ of being a patrol
He’d take me out into the bush on my weekends off and we’d go barramundi fishing and he’d teach me things about the bush country; the foods to eat and survival stuff. He had an old battered pipe and of course he loved ‘baccy’ [tobacco] and was always knocking mine off. Thus was the inspiration behind the Aboriginal character Wallarie who features throughout the Frontier series. After returning to Cairns I sent my completed manuscript off to my agent Tony Williams who told me,
enough to send me a letter saying why she had rejected the book.” He said okay and the next thing I know I got a phone call from my agent saying, “Mate you’ve just scored yourself a contract with any publisher you want in Australia.” He said it was Brian Cooks influence, because he said, “I’ve read thousands of manuscripts and this is the first one that has jumped out at me saying - this is Australia’s Wilbur Smith.” The books were also then published internationally in other languages. A few days later I received a call
(left and centre) Peter as an Ares captain in the mid 1980’s, during an army exercise in the Hunter Valley. Serving as a volunteer Rural Fire Service member. Images: Contributed
officer in the jungles of Papua New Guinea [PNG] as a kiap. A job eventually came up with the Australian International Development Aid Bureau AIDAB, for advisors to the Royal PNG Constabulary ARPNGC and I got the job. During my two year contract, I was in charge of a special squad unit called Fox Unit. I had about 15 PNG Nationals who I trained and led and we conducted raids on villages and settlements around Port Moresby, after the bad guy locally known in neo Melanesian as Trabel man or to Australians, rascols. I witnessed many atrocities committed by the trabel man during that time and had a close Kiwi mate cop an axe in his back, but fortunately survived. My big moment came when I was able to convince police from firing on students at the local uni who were protesting. I was even able to have
one night, which needed someone to go up to the Gulf of Carpentaria to work with him as a gas fitter’s assistant, in the Aboriginal communities of Doomadgee and Kowanyama. I worked there for three or four years; we had no money but we lived on mud crabs and barramundi. Most of our money was spent at the Burketown Pub. Whilst working there I started learning the local Aboriginal dialect. There was an old traditional Aboriginal man who lived off the land out in the bush and never came into town. He’d heard about this white fella who was learning his language and came into town to check me out. It was like he stepped out of the pages of a 19th century photo; an old man with a big beard, stripped down to a hair skin belt; a bit of a loin cloth thing and carrying Nullas and spears.
“old chap you’re not ready yet.” Tony had sent the manuscript to Pan MacMillan Publishers who had rejected it. I received the reject letter back from an editor at Pan MacMillan Cate Paterson, explaining the reasons why it had been rejected. I thought to myself, I can fix that and immediately sat down and started re-writing it. It was around late 1998 when I finished it and I sent it off to Brian Cook at an appraisal agency. I received a phone call one day from this bloke Brian Cook who asked if I was Peter Watt. He then proceeded to tell me that he has read thousands of manuscripts and he’d just read mine and hoped I didn’t mind that he had sent it to every publisher in Australia. He asked if I had any preference [of publisher] and as a joke I said, “Well give it to Pan MacMillan; at least the editor there was nice
from Cate Paterson saying, “Please don’t accept any other offers from other publishers until I get a chance to re-read your manuscript.” I said, “It’s alright Cate, you’ve already got it.” And the rest is history.
“Mate you’ve just scored yourself a contract with any publisher you want in Australia.”
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Hello, I’m Marta. I love the wonder of the world, its culture, music and cuisine. I have over 17 years experience in the retail travel industry having specialised in corporate travel, as well as entertainment industry travel. Today I am YOUR personal travel manager based in the heart of the beautiful Clarence Valley.
Part of the House of Travel Group, TravelManagers Australia Pty Ltd is a network of over 500 home-based mobile personal travel managers. Each personal travel manager has an average of 20 years’ travel industry experience. Above all, personal travel managers are passionate about travel being avid travellers ourselves and can help you plan and arrange every aspect of your next holiday. The strong relationship that I have developed with wholesalers and tour operators means that as your personal travel manager, I have access to very competitive rates and exclusive deals. Deals just like the ones you will find in this special travel spread that I am very excited to offer, in conjunction with Carnival Cruise Line, AAT Kings and Back-Roads Touring Co. I know you’re busy, so let me do all the research and running around for you. Don’t let another day go by without rewarding yourself and your loved ones on an all-inclusive holiday on the high seas with Carnival Cruise
Line, experience the jewel of our country’s red centre or visit our neighbour New Zealand on an inspiring journey with AAT Kings and let Back-Roads Touring Co spoil you with one of their tailor-made small group tours of Europe and the UK. I will put together an itinerary including tours, flights and transfers to your wishes and budget. And to make it even easier for you, I will come to you! I service the entire Clarence Valley region of NSW, including Grafton. I am also more than happy to manage everything for you by phone or email should you be located outside of this region. My customers are located all over Australia and also overseas, so there is no one that gets left out. To access the deals and offers here or to discuss your next dream holiday, contact me on 0405 288 697 or marta.fergusson@ travelmanagers.com.au The world is yours to explore YOUR way! Let today be the day you plan your next adventure and experience the personal travel manager difference.
Carnival Cruises… for the free spirited and fun loving
arnival is The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line® with 26 ships operating 3 to 19-day voyages to the South Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska and Hawaii. Unlike land-based holidays, you’ll never, never hear “are we there yet?” aboard a Carnival Cruise. Fun-loving and free spirited families and individuals will love the 45+ activities every day. A Carnival cruise offers not only outstanding value for the money, but most importantly, FUN, with features like day and night-time entertainment stage shows, musical performances, kids clubs, 16 bars and lounges, waterslides and more. We make our guests feel right at home with comfy accommodations, attentive service, delicious food and drink - and they enjoy the experience against the backdrop of some of the world’s most beautiful ports.
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HIGHLIGHTS • Cruise Katherine Gorge • Hike up Emma Gorge • Marvel at a Cable Beach sunset • Take a boat ride on Ord River • Tour Darwin’s city sights • Float down Geikie Gorge • Travel on the Gibb River Road • Relax on Chamberlain Gorge
INCLUSIONS • Many meals including breakfast daily • Travel Director & Driver Guide • Quality accommodation • Travel by luxury coach • Airport transfers from $5012 per person twin share*
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Discover the Kimberley’s diverse, natural and cultural landscapes with AAT Kings Back-Roads Touring…exploring in depth as much ground as possible, but prefer to take their time exploring one country or area in depth and truly immerse themselves in the local culture. The beauty and history of Scotland is waiting to be unveiled on Back-Roads Touring’s A Scottish Journey tour. Explore the stunning coastline of the Adriatic Sea with the Northern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia tour or unveil the magic and colour of Portugal on the Discover Portugal tour. Significant interest has also been shown around their 11 new 2018 tours including Madeira Highlights which explores the Portuguese Island’s wine regions, historic bays and rugged scenery, and The Baltic Highlights tour where guests will be immersed in the magic of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Russia. The Dubai Stopover tour is also proving popular, allowing people travelling from countries such as Australia to Europe to break up the long journey with a three-day tour of the Arabian mecca.
magine winding through the idyllic country sides, ancient towns, windswept moors and wild coastlines of the UK and Europe via the scenic back roads rather than the highways. Picture staying in handpicked boutique accommodation loaded with local charm, and enjoying culinary delights in their places of origin created using decade-old recipes and techniques. Small group touring operator Back-Roads Touring invites travellers to immerse themselves in the rich history and authentic local culture of the UK and Europe. Back-Roads Touring allows their passengers to do more than just ‘see’ a destination, but to truly immerse themselves in the holiday of a lifetime. The small group touring experts, Back-Roads Touring have gone from strength to strength as more travelers turn to small group touring experiences over larger operators. Feedback from Back-Roads customers has consistently shown that people no longer want to spend half their holiday on a highway covering
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ustralians are fast discovering that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, with endless holiday experiences and exotic destinations right here in our own backyard! Full of rich and fascinating experiences, diverse natural and cultural landscapes Australia is nothing short of inspiring. Embark on one of AAT Kings’ Guided Holidays and let their experienced and friendly Travel Directors and Driver Guides bring Australia to life with their local knowledge and wonderful stories, they’ll even do all the driving for you! For one of the most iconic and memorable Aussie experiences, there is nothing quite like exploring the rugged landscape of the Kimberley. AAT Kings’ 11 Day Untamed Kimberley Guided Holiday showcases all of must see highlights of this region as you journey from Darwin to Broome. You’ll be amazed as you tour working mines, relax on sandy beaches such as the stunning Cable Beach and stay in one of a kind safari-style accommodation. As you travel through outback scenery in the Kimberley, soak up the time you spend cruising on
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REIMER’S ONE STOP AUTO & TYRE SHOP 6643 5079 . PH:
BRICKWORKS LANE, STH GRAFTON
95 Bent Street, South Grafton motortorquegrafton@hotmail.com
ph 02 6642 7342 mob 0417 318 181
TOP 10 TIPS FOR
Safe Holiday Driving 1.
Share The Driving – Plan your driver changes and always adjust your seat and mirrors to suit you.
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Buckle Up - Seat belts must be fastened for all passengers, regardless of where they are sitting (including taxis). Make sure seat belts are fitted correctly, across hips and shoulder, and use a seatbelt height adjuster if available.
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Correct Driving Position – Make sure you are sitting high enough to see out, but not too high to block long distance visibility. Ensure your bottom is pushed back into seat, stretch arms out so that wrists just hang over the steering wheel. Always position your hands at “ten to two” on the wheel. This will give you maximum steering ability under sharp steering and leave space available for the airbag to correctly engage.
• General Mechanical Services • Logbook Servicing • Airconditioning Service • Dyno Tuning • Diesel Performance • Exhausts • Tyres • Full Hydraulic Hose Service
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Slow Down – Keep to the speed limit (unless in raining or slippery conditions then drive 10kph below the speed limit) and make sure you stop every two hours to stretch, relax and refresh.
No Alcohol! - Drink driving is one of the biggest causes of injuries on Australian roads. Don’t have a big night before you hit the highway to ensure you have no alcohol in your system.
Happy Kids – Entertain kids with games; I Spy, Books, DVD players, Magna Doodle, colouring in and the silent game! Use this time to talk with to your kids. Don’t forget comforters – ruggies, dolls, etc. Minimise car sickness by improving their visibility eg car seats or booster seats. Create a map for long journeys with landmarks to look out for on the way.
Know Your Car – If you’ve ABS fitted, know what they feel like prior to an emergency and understand the acceleration ability of your car.
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Snacks/Drinks - Keep hydrated, especially the driver. Eat healthy snacks, such as sultanas, sandwiches, cheese sticks, fruit and avoid too much junk food
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Car Care - Self service your oil, water, tyre wear and pressure frequently on a long trip. Have a mechanic service your car before you leave, so it is in optimum traveling condition.
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Plan Ahead - Map out your route and map out stops. Boxing Day is generally one of the busiest days on our freeways and highways, so prepare for delays or travel on a different day.
Benny’s
• Pink Slips • Blue Slips • Log Book Servicing • All Mechanical Repairs
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Shed 4/45 Villiers Street , Grafton 2460
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