Emu + Leonay Gazette September 2010

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Margo Lewers - Artist and Local Resident On Monday 13 September at 11.00am Darani Lewers will be giving a talk on her mother’s life in Emu Plains at the Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest.

Margo Lewers was a distinguished 20th century artist who, together with her husband sculptor Gerald Lewers, developed and created their home at Emu Plains, now known as Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest.

The property was donated to Penrith Council by their daughters, Darani Lewers and Tanya Crothers in 1979.

The NSW Heritage Council has nominated the Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest to be placed on the State Heritage Register. Penrith Council is currently discussing this nomination.

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Awards for Emu Plains Businesses The 2010 Local Business Awards were recently held for the Penrith region and our area was very well represented with four local businesses winning their categories and many other local businesses making the finals.

Four local businesses are also finalists in the upcoming 2010 Business Achiever Awards and the winners will be announced in September.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists. A list of the local businesses is shown on page 6.

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BOQ Celebrates Five Years in Penrith Owner-Manager of Bank of Queensland Penrith Branch, Anthony Walker, has a big reason to smile.

His branch is celebrating its five year anniversary.

The Penrith Branch of Bank of Queensland opened its doors in August 2005 with no customers and three staff. Today the number of customers is around 4,500.

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Mortimer’s House

Last month we featured an article on the history of the Arms of Australia Inn and incorrectly called it “Mortimer’s House”. The current owner of the actual Mortimer’s House contacted us to advise us of our error. Read what Wendy has written about Mortimer’s House on page 3.

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Emu & Leonay Gazette to include Glenbrook and Blaxland We will be including Glenbrook and Blaxland in our distribution area in the coming months. This will mean a new name for our paper.

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Historic Mortimer’s House Last month’s article on the Arms of Australia Inn revealed confusion over these two separate buildings.

Mortimer’s House is to be found only a few doors away, having been home to the innkeeper, John Mortimer, and his family from the early 1840’s. The house features one of Australia’s earliest styles of architecture, sometimes referred to as Colonial Vernacular or Colonial Georgian.

Joseph Barrow Montefiore, (after whom Montefiores village, Wellington, is named) first owned this property in 1832-1833, on-sold it to William H Mackenzie (1833 or 1834), who then sold it to Mortimer in the early 1840’s.

It was surmised for many years that Mortimer had the house built, however this does not match the architecture which shows that it is highly likely that the front half was built around the early 1830’s (or earlier) and the other half added in Mortimer’s time. Recent discoveries, historical and physical, seem to support this.

The house features ashlar stonework, which is in perfect condition, across the front of the building. It is built of solid 18 inch thick sandstone

likely from two different quarries, due to the two different times of the build.

This home still stands solidly showcasing the beautiful polished, grey gum, wide-boarded timber floors, and unique but simple architecture. Several of the window panes have the original glass with its slight waviness and tiny creasing showing the rolled-glass techniques used in their day. Walking into the front rooms, seeing the floors, architecture, and swagged windows, one feels transported into another time.

The flagstones across the front of the property are still in excellent condition, no doubt due to protection from the wide wrap-around verandah which also serves to keep the house naturally cool in the summer. One of the original fireplaces is still in use, but sadly the other was removed many decades ago. Slow combustion fireplaces now warm the home adding to its charm.

There is also a hand-built well on the property which is over 10m deep, featuring brick lining for most of its depth.

Over the years very few families have owned the house. For several decades the Gow family owned it, running a small business at the front.

Many locals still recall buying their

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Koori Cup Basketball Challenge On Friday 6 August 14 keen Aboriginal students from Nepean High School travelled to Penrith Sports Stadium to participate in the Koori Cup Basketball Challenge. The Koori Cup Basketball Challenge is an initiative held in conjunction with the Koori Cup Tobacco Project, which students completed at school. The aim is to broaden awareness of the prevalence, as well as the damaging effects of smoking among Aboriginal Australians. To be eligible to play in the Basketball Challenge, students designed a comic style information booklet about smoking which they titled “Smoking is for Buttheads”.

The Koori Cup Basketball Challenge is a fun-filled community event that provides Aboriginal kids with the opportunity to mingle with other Aboriginal students in a friendly and positive atmosphere. They can be proud of their culture while participating as part of a team. Ten boys and four girls from Nepean High School were split into two teams, Junior and Intermediate and students played up to eight games throughout the day against teams of Aboriginal students from schools in

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our region.

Going into the day with a ‘nothing to lose’ attitude, students quickly realised they worked very well as a team.

Playing to each other’s strengths, both Nepean teams were undefeated going into the Semi Finals. The Intermediate team bravely bowed out in extra time against Cranebrook while the Juniors progressed to the Grand Final against Kingswood.

The Junior players showed not only great team work but also perseverance and spirit and won the Junior Koori Cup in the Grand Final against Cambridge Park.

All Nepean Aboriginal students who participated also took out the award for Best Koori Cup Tobacco Projects, a highly commendable achievement. Well done!

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Bridges to Understanding Concert On Monday 9 August 24 children in Years 3 and 4 from Emu Heights Public School joined with many schools from the Western Sydney area to perform at the “Bridges to Understanding” concert at the Sydney Town Hall. The children sang a number of songs as part of the mass choir.

The audience enjoyed a wonderful night of choir items, dance and concert bands.

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Five Year Anniversary for Bank of Queensland in Penrith Anthony Walker is a proud local resident of Emu Plains and has lived here all his life. One of five children, he attended schools in the area and worked locally.

Working in a major bank for 17 years prior to Bank of Queensland, Anthony has extensive experience and a good understanding of what a customer is looking for.

“An Owner-Manager brings to a customer genuine sincerity when it comes to listening, understanding their needs, offering solutions and delivering them on time. We take accountability and own it, whatever the requirement is. I would like to put a sign on my office stating: ‘I’m Responsible! As an Owner-Manager I’m here for the long haul.”

“The autonomy and independence attracted me to the BOQ Owner-Manager model. Having the flexibility to ‘make local decisions for local conditions’ really works for local people in our community here at Penrith. I love helping people and banking is what I know - combine these two things together and you have something unique and successful,” said Anthony.

Anthony said he and his team were delighted to be able to provide personal service to the Penrith community and really believed the branch would continue to grow with the local economy. With the support of the local community, the bank has been able to deliver on its initial promise of an alternative to the big banks.

If you would like to find out more about banking services offered by Bank of Queensland call in and speak to Anthony or one of his team. The Branch is located at 77 Station Street, Penrith, phone 4723 7650 or www.boq. com.au.

Political Achievement On Monday 2 August, Emu Plains Public School was represented by Kelsie Brodribb and Matt McAlpine in a “mock” council meeting held in the chambers of Penrith Council. There were fourteen primary students from various schools in the local area all learning about the formal part of council business.

Sitting in the councillors actual

seats in the chamber, being mentored by actual councillors and using special microphones, they debated two items of business, the closure of a laneway and the expenditure of $1 million dollars of ratepayers money on cycle ways.

The Emu Plains representatives acquitted themselves exceptionally well in the “mock” debate….even getting job offers when they get a bit older!!

It was a great privilege and wonderful experience to be involved.

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Nepean Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is holding their Dinner Meeting on 20 September 2010 at Panthers Penrith commencing at 7.00 pm - cost $25. This is the 50th Anniversary meeting and the theme will be Gold and Glitter. Special guests are the Scottish Dancers.

Women of VIEW support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life project. New members warmly welcomed. Details/bookings by 13 September to Veronica on 0410 553 272.

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Annual Spring Orchid Show

Blue Mountains and Penrith District Orchid Society will be holding their Annual Spring Show on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 2010 at the Melrose Hall, cnr Greatt Western Highway and Park Street, Emu Plains. Doors open 9-5 Saturday and 9-4 Sunday.

Admission $2, concession $1.

Come and enjoy the wonderful display of native and exotic orchids.

There will also be lots of orchids for sale. Everyone welcome.

Further details: Ray Barrett, vice President, 0414 238849.

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Business Achiever Awards Finalists Florist Emu Florist; Garlands Floral Designers Cafe/Coffee Shop Chatter Box Cafe Pharmacy Ibrahim’s Amcal Pharmacy Congratulations to these local businesses. Good luck in the upcoming awards night.

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National School Tree Planting Day: Council’s bushland management trailer unveiled Penrith City had double celebrations for National School Tree Planting Day on Friday 30 July at Clissold Reserve, Emu Heights. Three hundred trees and shrubs were planted. As well, there was the launch of the bushland management trailer which has recently had a makeover.

Penrith City Mayor Kevin Crameri OAM said: “Emu Heights Public School has been helping ‘green’ Clissold Reserve for the past five years. Over this time, they have improved the bushland edges with about 1,500 plants which create a buffer to the creek line vegetation. When grown, these will translate to taking up to 88 cars off the road permanently in carbon dioxide - CO2 - savings.

“The school’s efforts have made a significant impact on the reserve.

Those plants are thriving and the buffer is helping improve the biodiversity along the creek line by increasing the habitat area. The plants

also help reduce erosion,” said Mayor Crameri who was on site to help the students and pep them up with a short speech.

“Council’s revamped bushland management trailer underscores the importance of this work to increase the biodiversity in Penrith City yet balance that with human development.”

Councillor Crameri said: “The trailer is emblazoned with an important ‘call to action’: Community + Council = Conservation. It’s a powerful message that highlights community is central to Council’s conservation efforts.

“You won’t miss the trailer – it’s been painted a vivid blue. It’s a key part of the bush regeneration team’s arsenal to fight weeds – they keep their tools in there!”

Permaculture Sustainability Talk 21 September 2010 Craig Laurendet will talk about building his home in Medlow Bath in a talk called “Construction Using Recycled Materials”. Craig has been building his home for over 4 years and has meticulously recorded what he has used and how much it has really cost

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Possible Tattoo Parlour for Sheppard Road Shops Penrith Council has an application before it to use the existing shop at 33a Sheppard Road, Emu Plains as a tattoo parlour. The business proposes to operate from Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 10pm depending on consumer demand. Council is assessing the proposal in accordance with relevant legislation.

As part of Council’s procedures, adjoining and adjacent property owners and residents have been notified of the application and procedures for making a submission. The application was on public exhibition until 19 August 2010 and Council will be reviewing any submissions received during the exhibition period.

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Solo Circle of Friends The Solo Circle of Friends would like to invite single over 55 year olds to come along and join the group. They meet up for friendship, lunches, dinners, dancing, card playing and outings with everyone helping to decide what to do. Membership is only $15 a year so please contact Connie for more information on 4731 5263 or 0419 255 816.

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• Sales & Service • Maintenance/Repair • Installation • Ducted A/C • Split systems • Intercoms • Security systems • Phone lines & Network systems • Home automation • Home entertainment system • Free Quotes

Ph: 9790 3555

from Roof top to Underground

Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale

Simon’s Constructions Pty Ltd LicNo. 215495C

Call David on 0424 945 859

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Home & Building Services

All roof repairs, flashing, roof vents, guttering, downpipes,plumbing, all carpentry work and maintenance, decks, pergolas, skylights, retaining walls and odd jobs Credit cards welcome

AMAZING AWNINGS & DECKS • Carports & Patios • Designer Decks • Flat, dome & gable roofs • Free measure & quotes • Qualified licensed tradesmen Call Mark on 0404 163 158

Sainsbury Air Solutions

BUILDER/REPAIRS

Savings

* easy - mention this ad

Friendly and Reliable Local Carpet Cleaning Service

0422 436 562

Steam or Dry Clean Upholstery cleaning End of lease cleaning Car interiors & more..

FREE Deodorising FREE Quotes

CELEBRANT Pamela Noal

CMC DipCel JP

Reflections To Share, Celebrancy Services

Weddings Namings Celebration of Life: Funerals

0447 778 870

‘Ensuring you a personal and sincere service’

Email: reflectionstoshare@bigpond.com September 2010

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COMPUTER SERVICES

CLEANING

Joe’s Ultimate Handyman Services

Clean Up With ENJO Clean Up Save money Save time

With ENJO Save water

All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs

your own business SaveStart water

Save money Clean Up time With ENJOStart your own business Save Great value in any climate

Save money Save time

Saveout watermore about the To find ENJO range, call Louise Webb Start your own business on 4774 0136 or 0402 473 558

Great value in anyCLEANING climate

WINDOW To find out more about the ENJO range, call Louise & Webb EXTERIOR CLEANING *Regular on 4774 0136 or 0402 473 558 Window cleans *High Pressure Cleaning *All Exterior, Eaves, Gutters *Driveways, Pool Surrounds Gold Medal FOR A FREE QUOTE Service for Phone Peter 0414 614 062 or your home or Free Call 1800 1 5263 business!

CURTAINS

Sew n Sew Curtains Need curtains sewn up?

Professional maker Curtain adjustments also Slacks/skirts turned up All your sewing needs

Janet (Penrith) 0422 013 153

CLEANING

Domestic Cleaning

ELECTRICIAN

JRF Electrical High Quality Work at Fair Prices Dom estic, Commercial, Industrial For free estimates call Jason Lic. 174994c

PH: 0411 810 061

FUNERALS

Reliable Cleaning Service Short & Long Term, Move/Move out Spring Clean, Regular housekeeping.

Professional & Reliable Excellent references

Phone 0403 892 949

CLEANING Terri-Anne’S Cleaning Services

Let me clean for you Fully insured Security conscious Domestic or Commercial 4737 9232 or 0410 278 228

Reflections Funerals At Reflections we offer care, support and understanding to provide a compassionate Celebration of Life.

Reflections is a local, family owned company offering your family the best service and value, 24 hours everyday.

Reflections

• 4732 4440 •

www.terri-annescleaning.com

All Suburbs

CLEANING

HANDY MAN

Sam The Handy Man Can ...

House Cleaning Specialists

ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE CLEAN? House Cleaning Services, Housekeeping Services, Office Cleaning Services.

• Licensed and insured • Affordable pricing • All cleaning supplies and equipment provided • Customised cleaning services available • Regular or one time cleaning • Fussy clients welcome Call now (Refer a friend and get 20% off your first clean) Phone Mrs. Clean 0418 672 721 10

HANDY MAN

FIX IT

Doors Windows Fly Screens Gyprock Tiles, Paint Brick Problems Leaky Taps/Showers

CLEAN IT

BUILD IT

BBQs Extensions Brick Laying Stone Work Water Features Concrete Footings Retaining Walls All Brickwork

Lawn Mowing, Garden Care Gutter Cleaning, Rubbish Removal General Property Maintenance

M:

0416 373 172

‘Service with a smile’

All work guaranteed September 2010

Lic No: 185734C

BUILDING Concrete Footings, Bag Rendering, Block Work, Window Repairs, Saw Cutting, Stone Walls, Decorative Stone Laying, All Brickwork BUILDING REPAIRS Tiles, Plastering, Carpentry, Doors & Locks, Painting, Fly Screens, Leaky Taps GENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing, Rubbish Removal, Garden Care, Property Maintenance

0422 765 397

‘Service with a smile’

All work guaranteed

Lic No: R84571

HANDY MAN

BRICK LAYING, Handyman & Garden Services 30 years experience Fully insured & Free quotes

Frank & Olly’s

• Brick Laying • Paving • Tiling • Cleaning • Painting • Carpentry • Lawn & Garden Services

When quality counts

For friendly reliable service contact us on

Lic No. 221280C

0409 393 243 or 4735 1175

HOT WATER

HOGAN HOT WATER All Brands of Hot W ate r Systems Re place d All Hot Wate r Proble ms Solve d

GAS · SOL AR ·ELECTRIC YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

Ph: 0408 259 994

INSURANCE If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or accident, which would you rather lose

YOUR HOME or YOUR MORTGAGE?

LIFE INSURANCE INCOME PROTECTION TRAUMA INSURANCE Glenn Maher 4721 5582 or 0419 975 543 Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397

ADVERTISE HERE Advertise your business to 5500 homes & businesses for just: • $22 (single) per month • $44 double) per month Call 4773 8974 or email editor@districtgazette.com.au

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PAINT

IRONING

Too busy to Iron?

Karen’s the person to contact Free pick up & drop off in Emu Plains & Leonay

0413 992 365 KITCHENS

Quality Affordable Kitchens Enquire about a Free Consultation

∗ ∗

PLASTERER

House Paints Automotive Paints

Professional Colour M atching Available BES T PAINT BES T ADVIC E 108 Russell St, Emu Plains 4735

6777

PAINTER

Southern Sun Painting & Decorating

• Residential • Cornices • Repairs • Extensions • Restorations

No Job too small Mark Gentle

Ph: 0410 436 997 Email: MGlinings@hotmail.com LIC:223838C

All painting work domestic & commercial FullyCommercial Licensed & Insured Domestic, & Industrial Free Quotes - No Obligation

Handyman Services available

LAWN CARE

PAINTER

PLUMBING

Coochie HydroGreen Lawn Services

Ron Hallesy Painters & Decorators

Come and visit our showroom at

p: 4732 4566

f: 4732 4588 www.jandlkitchens.com

U19/29 Coombes Dve Penrith Open 7.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs 7.30am-2pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat

Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation & Greening Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control Grass & Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring & Treatment Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322

fgemin@coochie.com.au • www.coochie.com.au

LAWNMOWING

Gordons Mowing & Slashing 0421 757 944 Free Quote - Same Day Response Fully Insured

• Lawn Mowing • Hedging • Annual Maintenance Service • Weeding • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs & Much More

LAWNMOWING & GARDENING

Gardening and concrete cleaning

Paul Kowalczuk Lic. No. 191875C Paul Kowalczuk Lic No. 191875C Mb: 0408 741 548 Mb: 0408 741 548

Ring Ron For A Quote

4735 5477

Lic. 2411C

Over 30 Years Experience

PARTIES Celebrate your birthday in style with a

PAMPER PARTY!

Just for girls up to 15 years You & your guests will be spoilt with: • Mini-facials • Hair • Make-up • Manicure & Pedicure For more details, phone Danielle on

0422 242 918

PARTIES

PLUMBING

BAMBINI CUPCAKE PARTIES

0417 293 770 or 4733 6164 MUSIC TUITION

PET CARE - GROOMING N e p ea n M o u n ta in s D o g G r o o m in g

S ma ll Bu siness Aw ard W inner s 2 000 E st a b l is h e d 1 9 9 0

SPECIAL CARE WITH OLDER DOGS

4 735 2 55 8 04 2 7 352 5 58

U n it 3 /14 S m ith Str eet E mu P la in s

OVEN CLEANING HATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN?

Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for you!

Western Cleaning Solution use a specialised steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved NO FUMES • NO HARSH CHEMICALS • NO FUSS

$60*

Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH) *Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge.

Loyalty Discounts Can Apply

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Bathroom Renovations Extensions Maintenance Blocked Drains Hot Water Broken Pipes

For friendly & reliable service contact Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573

Cupcake decorating parties are creative and fun! We offer: ¨ Cupcake Decorating Party for approx. 2 hrs ¨ Cupcakes for each child to decorate ¨ Iced birthday cake for the children to decorate ¨ Apron & chef hat for each child to wear & take home ¨ A special present for the birthday child Call Melissa on 0434 140 756 or visit www.bambinicupcakeparties.com.au

Phone Gerard

Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hours—7 Days

PET CARE - GROOMING Dog Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique

24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing & Drainage

- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps & Toilets no job too small - Hot water services quoted & guaranteed - Water jetter services - Camera inspections Contact Paul on

0405 184 516 PLUMBER

STRESS FREE PLUMBING No call out fee Quote up front

Lic No 181864C

LPG, natural gas Hot water systems

Unit 39, 38-40 Abel Street, Penrith,

Tel: 4729 3441 Mob: 0432 823 021 Email: plumbingstressfree@yahoo.com

open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3.

PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE

4722 9492.

September 2010

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POOL SERVICES

Western Western Sydney Sydney Pool Services Pool Services

133 Russell St, Emu Plains on SpringSpecials into Summer Pumps, Filters, Chlorinators 10% discount on all & Pool Cleaners

chemicals in September

Whole New Spa Range and much more.

Pumps, Filters, Chlorinators, SPring inTO SUMMer NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners

SPeCiAlS!!!

Open 7 days from 12 September • Mon to Fri: 9am-5pm On• Sun: WATer! • Sat:SAve 9am - 2pm 9am -1pm Come in and the new 132 Russell St,see Emu Plains water saving products

4735 5322

4773 9005 (after hours)

Business hours: Mon-FriPOOLS 9am-5pm& Sat 9am-2pm

4735 SPAS

5322

Four Seasons Pool Heating SPECIALISING IN SOLAR

1300 650 806 Factory/Showroom

Unit 2/17 Pullman Place, Emu Plains * New Systems * Insurance Work

* Service & Repairs * Free Quotes

POOLS & SPAS Lic No 105354C

RUBBISH REMOVAL

VET

Simply the best BINS

“We treat your pets like our own”

Simply the best BI NS

NEED HELP WITH YOUR POOL?

NEPEAN POOL CARE

4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93 ● We supply all your pool needs ●We recover green pools ●Install & repair solar heating ● Supply and maintain pumps, filters, cleaners ● Clean pools on regular or casual basis

POOLS & SPAS

2m³- 6m³

7 days pick up and delivery

Free call

1 800 50 2468

SCAFFOLDING “For all Your Scaffold Needs”

1800 704 611 Locally owned Supporting Our Community

• Full service Hospital • Puppy training classes • Cat boarding facilities • House calls available • Catering for all companion animals • Special interest in birds

1 Station Street

EMU PLAINS 4735 3268 www.railwayrowvets.com.au

SCRAP METAL

VIDEOS TO DVD

Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling We will collect any • Fridges • Cookers • Washers • Metal items All removed Free from your home or business Regular collections can be arranged Please phone Trevor 0468 575 934 Email smurthwai8@aol.com FREE COLLECTION

SCRAP METAL

PRESERVE YOUR PRECIOUS MEMORIES

VHS/tapes, photographs/slides, memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies

Ph: 4753 7761 www.blackdogmemories.com.au

WASHER REPAIRS

JJ’s SCRAP

SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST

We pick up & remove all types of metal at your convenience: • All Scrap Metal • Cars/Car Parts/Batteries • All Whitegoods • All Electrical Appliances • Swing Sets/Bikes etc.

Washers, Dryers & Dishwashers

Free Pick-up Anywhere Any Time

Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211

Email denton53@optusnet.com.au

Family Business Est 40 Years

SMASH REPAIRS

Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909 15 SMITH S TREE T, EMU PLA INS PHONE: 4735 4811

• Swimming pool maintenance & inspections • Pumps, filters, chlorinators, cleaners New Roofs, Re-roof, Roof Restoration, Repairs, ROOFING Re-ridging, Extensions, Accredited Pink

License N: 86216C

Lic No 86216C Supply a nd fit fascia & guttering • New roofs (New & Old)

Phone Greg • Roof repairs & restoration 0418 446 590, 4773 8634 • Supply & fit fascia & guttering • Bonded asbestos removal • Supply & fit insulation

INS URANCE AND PRIVA TE WORK

TILING

E&M Tiling

All Wall & Floor Tiling 20+ years experience 4732 4298 or 0418 250 293 Licence No. R97930

License No. 63551C

Phone Greg

0418 446 590 or 4773 8634 www.completeroofing.com.au 12

TILING

Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling, bathroom renovations, repair work Shane - 0418 439 992 a/h 4774 2511 September 2010

4773 8242 · · ·

DISHWASHERS INSURANCE CLAIMS PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

0417 657 410 YOGA

FOR Adults & CHILDREN

Mon 10am Gentle Yoga Mon 11am Beginners Course (BSH) Thurs 5pm Kids Yoga 5-12 yrs (BPS) Thurs 6pm General Yoga 7pm Meditation (BPS) Sat 8am General Yoga (BPS)

0419 292 420

10 visit pass $150 Ph Tracey on 5 visit pass $85 www.yogaembrace.com.au Casual visits $20 Classes at Blaxland Public School (BPS) & Blaxland Scout Hall (BSH)

ADVERTISE HERE Advertise your business to 5500 homes & businesses for just: • $22 (single) per month • $44 double) per month Call 4773 8974 or email editor@districtgazette.com.au

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