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Bayside NEWS EASTERN SUBURBS

• BELLEVUE HILL • DARLINGHURST • DOUBLE BAY • ELIZABETH BAY • PADDINGTON • • POTTS POINT • ROSE BAY • RUSHCUTTERS BAY • VAUCLUSE •. WATSONS BAY • WOOLLAHRA •

NYE 2020 P4- A year like no other NEW YEAR'S EVE 2020 WHAT'S ON BAYSIDE P6 PADDINGTON RESERVOIR GARDENS P10

North Sydney, Bradfield Park, Blues Point Reserve, Mary Booth Reserve, Quibaree Park, Kurraba Reserve and Cremorne Reserve will not be open to the public. The New Year's Eve Pass will be available from Service NSW from Dec 7, 2020.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I HAVE IN MY HOME?

From Dec 1 up to 50 people can visit a residence as along as an outdoor space is being used, however, it's recommended no more than 30 people gather if the residence has no outdoor area.

WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR OUTDOOR GATHERINGS?

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WILL PUBLIC TRANSPORT BE RUNNING AS NORMAL ON NEW YEAR’S EVE?

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To maintain physical distancing across the network, public transport services continue to run at a reduced capacity.

To keep everyone in NSW safe, New GENERAL PUBLIC There will be no 9pm family fireworks or Year’s Eve celebration arrangeEASTERN SUBURBS activities around Sydney Harbour this year. ments will be different this year.

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Whether you are planning a celebration at home or in your local community, remember to ensure the safety of your family and friends.

On New Year’s Eve, public transport will run regularly with some additional services. Find the green dots and wear a mask to stay COVID safe when travelling on the public transport network.

At midnight there will be a short firework display from Sydney Harbour Bridge only. This will be broadcast live on ABC TV, allowing you and your friends or family to

WILL ROADS IN THE SYDNEY CBD BE CLOSED? To allow those with restaurant or venue bookings move safely around the Sydney CBD and practise physical distancing,

Those with confirmed bookings, and

residents, will be HEIGHTS able to download a New some road closures need to be•put be from home. • BONDI • BONDI BEACH • BONDIwatch JUNCTION • BRONTE • CHARING CROSS • DOVER • TAMARAMA • NORTH BONDI • will WAVERLEY

Be aware of the number of people allowed in your home, maintain safe hygiene practices and use QR codes to check in if you are going out to a restaurant, pub or bar.

WAVERLEY AMBASSADORS P15 BEACH COUNCIL’S BEACH AMBASSADORS WHAT'S ON BONDI P16 WALKABOUT WAVERLEY TO BONDI JUNC P18

The good news is that a vaccine is on the way and we are finally seeing borders come down so we can visit our interstate families, friends and holiday destinations. It’s beginning to look as if that 2020 planner will finally be of use and our entries can be written in ink instead of pencil. We wish all those who are travelling a safe journey and happy arrival, and for those driving here’s a QR code with music to keep you company.

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In this edition we continue to welcome newcomers to our Directory Classifieds Section that starts on Page 11. In addition to being in the paper each member has a listing in the online Community Directory where you can find out more about them and click through to their website for further information.

NO TOXIC INCINERATOR FOR MATRAVILLE! P19 NOEL D'SOUZA THANKS THE COMMUNITY NO TOXIC INCINERATOR! P19 THE CALTEX STORY PHOTO EXHIBITION P21 We are three young guys striving to deliver a unique customer experience in a bike shop. Giuliano is a bike lover since the age of 11. After working as a treasurer for global corporations he moved to Australia where he could get back to his passion and worked for a few years as a bike mechanic before launching Bondi Bike Shop.

“There are absolutely no community benefits. This area has copped more than its share of industrial pollution for decades. Enough is enough!”

Yuri is an Electric engineer and has been working alongside Giuliano as a bike mechanic for almost two years. He is our E-bike Specialist.

Member for Kingsford Smith, Matt Thistlethwaite, agreed. He said: “The Port Botany area is one of the most polluted areas of the country and we don’t need any more damaging emissions spewing over our community.”

Diego, our head in marketing, was Giuliano's classmate at university and has collected a vast knowledge about business through the years adding lots of value to the team.

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(valid only one per person) The plan is to build the $220m incinerator on A storm of protest has broken out the Matraville site of the Opal (formerly over aCheck proposal to build a waste the website www.bondibikeshop.com.au ORORA) paper recycling plant off Botany to see what's incinerator whichincluded would vent toxic Road. Opal’s partner in the deal is Suez fumes over Matraville and the Recycling and Recovery. They want to build surrounding area.

Local politicians, businesses and residents – some of whose homes are less than 150 metres from the planned incinerator site – are fuming over the proposal, which bypasses the local government approval process.

He said the plan was not only a danger to public health, but did not make economic sense. “Waste incineration is the most polluting and expensive way to make energy,”

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Opposition to the proposal is being organised by the Matraville Precinct and led by chemical engineer, Chris Hanson, who started the No More Toxic Incinerators pages on Facebook and Twitter, along with a dedicated web page.

Young mother Rebecca Vinny lives 130 metres from the proposed incinerator site. “It’s insane,” she said. “I have three children and the harmful health effects of this kind of pollution might not

www.bondibikeshop.com show up for years. And what about property

prices? How are you going to sell your one and a half million dollar house when it’s next to a toxic incinerator?”

Mr Hanson led a community protest outside the former CBA offices in Matraville, which will

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Noel says thank you to the community

PLUS COUNCIL NEWS P22 The man whose name is synonymous with Matraville, Noel D’Souza, is about to retire. Well, kind of.

He has sold his twin chemist shops on either side of Bunnerong Rd, but will remain active behind the pharmacy counter as a consultant if required. Meanwhile, he is looking forward to the next state election, when he will have another shot at winning the State Seat of Maroubra as an Independent.

His good works have extended way beyond the pharmacy counter. For the past six years he has been a Randwick City Councillor and was Mayor of Randwick from 2015 to 2017. During that time, he has notched up many achievements of great benefit to the community, including: • Giving booze-swilling beach hoons their marching orders by banning alcohol consumption on beaches and reserves in Coogee. • Building of an all-inclusive playground and skate park at Chifley. • The underground Coogee Beach facilities.

DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED + BIZ FINDER LOCATOR LIFTOUT Opposition to the proposal is being organised by the Matraville Precinct and led by chemical engineer, Chris Hanson, who started the No More Toxic Incinerators pages on Facebook and Twitter, along with a dedicated web page.

We’d also like to thank Dave Sharma MP, Federal Member for Wentworth for his Christmas message on Page 5 and let your know of Noel D’Souza’s intention to stand for the State Seat of Maroubra on Page 19. We wish them both well in the new year.

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“I want to extend a big thank you to all the membersSUBURBS of the community who have EASTERN supported my shops over the last 35 years,” he said.

Now he says he’ll continue to help the people of south ward while working towards winning the State Seat of Maroubra in March 2023. He won 13.4 per cent of votes when he stood against Labor incumbent Michael Daley in last year’s state election and says that by 2023 far more voters will be hungry for a change.

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“There are many things that need to be done such the campaigns against the cruise terminal and waste incinerator,” Noel said. “I am much more engaged with the community than the sitting member and will achieve better outcomes.”

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As well as patrolling beaches, the ambassadors will gently oversee social distancing and group gathering requirements at selected parks and reserves, the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk, picnic tables, BBQs, outdoor seating areas, fitness stations and playgrounds.

Councillor Masselos said information on the crowd status of major beaches was available on the Waverley Council website and social media channels. There are also advisory messages at bus stops, train stations and on main roads.

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neighbouring beaches COVID-safe.

That means gatherings of no more than 30 people and keeping a towel length distance from others while using beaches.

“If a beach or other outdoor space looks busy, please come back another time or use that time to visit one of our many local businesses.”

Although it was uncomfortable and challenging, not everything about the last year was bad. Strangers who lived next door have turned into friends, we’ve discovered it’s possible to work from home and still get work done and we’ve been amazed at the stillness of the night and the brightness of the stars when there are no cars on the road.

Have a safe and wonderful New Year's Eve. and wethe look forward to a better 2021 with Meet newly-appointed new hope, with what's been a very trying 'ambassadors' keeping Bondi and year for all of us.

A designated Yellow Zone will also be established around the Green Zone and people looking to gather in this area in large numbers may be subject to move-on Police powers.

A designated Green Zone will be established for Circular Quay and at key

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As an aside we’d like to thank Hara Masahiro, the Denso employee who invented the QR code that’s been so useful in helping us all manage Covid. Not everything from the last century (1994) has stood the test of time and helped so much.

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Designated zones will be established for Circular Quay, North Sydney and the city.

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We are grateful for your support and excited about the dawning of a new decade that will hopefully be easier to plan and manage.

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For residents of (and visitors to) the Greater Sydney area, a number of changes to the New Year’s Eve fireworks display at Sydney Harbour will be in place.

The above meme* says it all, but it’s not going to stop us wishing our readers, contributors, distributors, advertisers and work colleagues a very Happy Festive Season and a Prosperous New Year.

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HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I HAVE IN MY HOME?

From Dec 1 up to 50 people can visit a residence as along as an outdoor space is being used, however, it's recommended no more than 30 people gather if the residence has no outdoor area.

WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR OUTDOOR GATHERINGS?

From Dec 1 up to 50 people can gather outdoors in a public space.

WILL PUBLIC TRANSPORT BE RUNNING AS NORMAL ON NEW YEAR’S EVE?

To maintain physical distancing across the network, public transport services continue to run at a reduced capacity.

To keep everyone in NSW safe, New Year’s Eve celebration arrangements will be different this year.

GENERAL PUBLIC

Whether you are planning a celebration at home or in your local community, remember to ensure the safety of your family and friends.

At midnight there will be a short firework display from Sydney Harbour Bridge only. This will be broadcast live on ABC TV, allowing you and your friends or family to watch from home.

Be aware of the number of people allowed in your home, maintain safe hygiene practices and use QR codes to check in if you are going out to a restaurant, pub or bar. For residents of (and visitors to) the Greater Sydney area, a number of changes to the New Year’s Eve fireworks display at Sydney Harbour will be in place.

There will be no 9pm family fireworks or activities around Sydney Harbour this year.

There will also be a number of measures in place to strictly control crowd numbers around the Sydney Harbour.

DESIGNATED ZONES

Designated zones will be established for Circular Quay, North Sydney and the city. A designated Green Zone will be established for Circular Quay and at key

public vantage points in North Sydney. This means only residents who live inside the zone, their guests, and those with confirmed bookings at venues such as restaurants, hotels or bars within the area will be allowed in. Those with confirmed bookings, and residents, will be able to download a New Year’s Eve Pass from Service NSW. Passes will be checked prior to entry into the Green Zone area. Anyone who does not have a New Year's Eve Pass will not be allowed to enter. A designated Yellow Zone will also be established around the Green Zone and people looking to gather in this area in large numbers may be subject to move-on Police powers.

On New Year’s Eve, public transport will run regularly with some additional services. Find the green dots and wear a mask to stay COVID safe when travelling on the public transport network.

WILL ROADS IN THE SYDNEY CBD BE CLOSED? To allow those with restaurant or venue bookings move safely around the Sydney CBD and practise physical distancing, some road closures will need to be put be in place.

Have a safe and wonderful New Year's Eve. and we look forward to a better 2021 with new hope, with what's been a very trying year for all of us.

Warmest wishes to you and your family this holiday season. As your local Member of Parliament, I am here to help. Please contact my office if we can assist with any Federal Government issues.

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Ralph was diagnosed with keratoconus; the slow deterioration of muscles in the cornea (the surface of the eye). Subsequently a corneal transplant saved the sight in his right eye whilst his left eye is still deteriorating. As a result, Ralph’s rare condition allows him to see the world uniquely. Objects come with a haloed effect, resulting in some distortion. His brain has translated this visual disability into the abstraction, movement and colour dominant in his artwork. WHERE: THE COSMOPOLITAN CENTRE, 22 KNOX ST, DOUBLE BAY www.ralphkerlesart.com

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A long-time vintage poster collector, Saxon Strauss believes there is a stigma that ‘advertising can’t be seen as art’ and he wants to break down those barriers, bridging the gap between street art and the fine art world. WHEN: NOV 14-DEC 9 11AM-6PM WED-SAT WHERE: 205 OXFORD ST, DARLINGHURST

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At these friendly community markets you will find everything to fulfill your weekly shopping needs and an exciting choice of fashion, home wares, plants and of course, eco-friendly, sustainable fare trade and healthy products. WHEN: EVERY THURS 9AM-2PM WHERE: GUILFOYLE PARK, CORNER OF GUILFOYLE AVE AND BAY ST, DOUBLE BAY

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A fun and fabulous way to learn this beautiful art form. The classes focus on alignment and safe dance practice, musicality and rhythm based techniques and a contemporary approach and understanding of flamenco art.Annalouise Paul is a trained dance teacher and award-winning choreographer-dancer with broad experience working for Michael Jackson and LA Opera to NSW Dept. of Education and Sydney Eisteddfods. WHEN: UNTIL DEC 20 6.30-8.30PM WHERE: BARTLEY ROOM, CRICKET GRANDSTAND AT RUSHCUTTERS BAY PARK BEHIND TENNIS COURTS) COST: $35 INFO: ANNALOUISE PAUL 0408 664 199 annalouise@annalouisepaul.com.au

BLOOM FESTIVAL

Bloom Festival will transform the Eternity Playhouse into a vibrant cultural hub with live music, indoor and outdoor dining, and a delicious offering of performances inside both our new cabaret space and theatre auditorium. The festival is a coming together of artist and audience to discover the potential of what art and performance can be in this moment. WHEN: NOV 14 - DEC 13 WHERE: DARLINGHURST THEATRE 39 BURTON ST, DARLINGHURST

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Paddington Markets are back as Paddington Growers Markets..Shop local, eat local. Come & meet the growers, makers & bakers + all your favourite stallholders, local designers, good food + great coffee. WHEN: EVERY SAT 10AM-4PM WHERE: PADDINGTON UNITING CHURCH, 395 OXFORD ST, PADDINGTON

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Renowned artist Ralph Kerle is delighted to announce the opening of his very own gallery in Double Bay. He will also be launching fundraising initiatives with Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation.

Ralph is a Sydney based photographic artist. His artworks are nothing short of captivating and hypnotic, as colours and other-worldly shapes seem to develop before our eyes. Using a digital camera, he captures subtle details of reflections on water, as he kayaks through Sydney Harbour and more recently the waterways in the USA, the UAE and Portugal.

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Australia’s first virtual paddleboarding event held throughout November and December that encourages women to complete 10km of SUP in any way they wish. WHEN: FROM NOV 19 - DEC 31 WHERE: ROSE BAY AVE, ROSE BAY

The Queen Street & West Woollahra Association are proud to present Christmas in Woollahra with a local business window decorations display and competition. WHEN: DEC 5 - DEC 6, 9AM-5PM WHERE: QUEEN ST, WOOLLAHRA

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THE BUILDERS OF MODERN AUSTRALIA - PART 4 The life of Sir Edward Knox, the founder of Colonial Sugar Refineries (CSR) is really remarkable. At first glance today’s reader might say, “colonial” – isn’t that exploitative? and “sugar” – isn’t that an industry guilty of “black-birding”, the practice of bringing kanakas from the Pacific Islands and effectively enslaving them? Let’s not be too hasty. A closer look at Edward Knox, a parishioner of St Mark’s Church and others like him, reveals that they shaped modern industries; and, when judged by the standards of their time, they actually significantly improved the living standards of all involved in their enterprises. Knox, in particular, was a self-made man who coped with adversity. In a world of great uncertainty, not only did he prosper, but he supported and led others to flourish. His highly principled behaviour and his deep religious faith created valuable industries, thousands of jobs and pioneered fair and just industrial practices. Edward Knox was born in 1819 in Helsingor, Denmark. After commercial training in Denmark and in his uncle's London merchant house, he decided to try his luck in Australia, arriving in February 1840.

In 1855 he started the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. (CSR) owning one third of its capital and he remained associated with it until his death. After a meteoric start, the company and Knox himself were almost ruined when he departed for Europe and left the direct management of the company. Only by his return was he able to steady the ship and establish a vertically integrated sugar milling and refining operation which became the dominant sugar company in Australia and beyond. CSR today has become a major conglomerate expanding internationally into building products. As an astute financier, Knox grew CSR by acquisition and tough competition. By the early 1860’s he had resettled his family of four sons and four daughters in Sydney; returned his business to prosperity; become a

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Through hard work and good connections he progressed, becoming involved with the Australian Sugar Company and acquiring assets from astute commercial deals. At the age of 26, he became a director of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney in 1845, acting as Manager from 1847 to 1851 and remaining a director until his death in 1901. Logo: www.csr.com.au

We continue to explore the important contributions of past parishioners of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Darling Point.

Fiona, which is now the Ascham Junior School in Darling Point, was once the family home of Sir Edward Knox.

substantial pastoralist; and, built his family home Fiona, which is now the Ascham Junior School, in Darling Point (pictured above). While Edward Knox’s business acumen was highly valued in finance and commerce, he extended his talents to co-founding the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Carrington Convalescent Home and assisting many other benevolent institutions and activities over the term of his life. He was a man who valued friendship and family and generously gave in the service of others. For more information please contact history@stmarksdp.org or visit https://stmarksdp.org/history/ Ian Tresise, St Mark's Historical Society

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How cool is your car? Josh from Edgecliff Automotive recommends that you treat your car's air-conditioning as a critical item. The hoses need lubricating, gas needs to be replaced due to loss, and the pipe joints need to be kept moist. He suggests that regularly turning it on will circulate the lubricant that is in the refrigerant. As with any expensive asset, keeping your air-conditioning unit maintained retains the value of your car. Your air-conditioning in your car obeys the laws of thermodynamics: Cold is the absence of heat. You remove the heat from a system and you have cold; energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change location. It is imperative that trained technicians work on your air-conditioning. You should not attempt to do it yourself. Our technicians are trained by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) and licenced to handle the volatile gases and complex procedure. Edgecliff Automotive is licenced to buy sell and dispose of unused gas. These licences are vital to the well-being of your air-conditioning and on-going ozone protection. When you come to Edgecliff Automotive or Cooper Park Garage, the pressure in your system will be measured, the gases analysed and refrigerant recovered. The system will be taken to low pressure & moisture removed and re-gassed with refrigerant. Lubricant is added to keep hoses and seals moist, and ultra-violet dye added to detect leaks that may develop later. If you want to hear more about the laws of thermo dynamics, and those of us who know Flanders and Swann from years ago, they have a video on youtube which is worth checking out. Put Flanders and Swann Thermodynamics into your search engine and be prepared to enjoy the show.

In the last issue I introduced classic luxury - The BMW M Series. This issue is The S 350 series Mercedes classic luxury car. The series began as Sonderklasse, which means “special class” in German, and speaks for the revolutionary car that Mercedes produced. The S class is a classic, and fecall what makes a classic is that it provides an opportunity for brand new innovation, never been seen before features and a new direction for the car company. The S Series was all of that. It is the flagship for Mercedes-Benz and their response to the BMW innovative M Series. These two companies were seeking buyers in the same market place and whilst it is likely that there were not many devoted drivers who swapped allegiance, there were others who really had to decide which way to go. Overall 473,035 were made. All the cars in each series were simply beautiful to look at and wonderful to sit in and a dream to drive. A member of the genius team that created these very eye-pleasing cars was Friedrich Geiger. Amazingly he was trained as a cartwright, and was highly skilled at building wagons! In his spare time he was an artist. The Grand Mercs were designed by him. He was well known for his inspirational power, his ability to see a very big view, and his enormous creativity; when he added his iron will and commitment to discipline as extra qualities, some thing very special was going to happen. In 1973 when he retired, it was said of him that he shaped and influenced the formal vocabulary of Mercedes Benz passenger cars for four decades. We see his vast creativity in the concave slightly dipped roof of the SL R107 series which many of us loved with passion. He created a few problems for the manufacturing group when he wanted the boot lid to mirror the roof which of course, happened.

These S-class Mercs came with increased levels of comfort, equipment and performance. For the first time in Mercedes history, safety was placed above the styling viewpoint. For example they had padded door trim around the windows, a heavily padded steering wheel (later replaced by an airbag), safety padding on the dashboard, headrests with a centre depression to hold the passenger’s head in a more central position during a rear impact, rounded body shapes to lessen pedestrian injuries and the body structure designed with crumple zones for safety in head on collisions. The series has both active safety (accident avoidance) and passive safety features (collision protection). It had a collapsible steering column, a strengthened occupants cell and enhanced occupant protection during rollovers. The seat belts tighten when the car determines there will be impact. The engine slides under the occupants in a head-on collision. Discover where they went then with thoughts of safety – they designed the S600 Guard – an armoured car, which protects precious beings and a few naughty folk (I imagine), in 90 countries. It can withstand military-grade small arms fire, hand grenade

schrapnel. It has run-flat tyres (why don’t we all have them, I ask you?). It can withstand explosive devices, the gas tank self-seals, and the car has an alarm system for endangered passengers. The windscreen weighs 130K – yours weighs maybe 13K. It will find and put out a fire , and the system detects which type of fire extinguisher to use and where it is on the body of the car. That is just a small selection of what this thinking car can do to protect its passengers. It was also built for your Chauffer to drive and the driver has access to numerous first aid devices in the car. When you buy one, you and your Chauffer are trained in how this special car works. Merc says it is a superman car in a Clark Kent suit. Mercedes and BMW came to the market with BMW slightly earlier. The polite battle for sales is still around today. One was born from racing cars, the other, like Topsy, just was. One thing is sure, both these cars which launched a series still going 70 years on, are beautifully designed and built and will take you on an excellent ride. Peg Thatcher

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ACTIVE AGEING

Active ageing is about staying engaged and feeling worthwhile. It adds years to people's lives and quality to those years. Gone is the idea of retirement from life and doing nothing but "taking it easy". Instead people are encouraged to stay active, participate in life and continue to be productive. Home Sweet Home Nursing Care provides care and support to allow older adults to gain or uphold personal resilience, independence and autonomy, whilst maintaining social roles, activities and relationships enabling them to live a productive lifestyle. Apart from appropriate medical care our role is to empower people to enjoy their later years, and wherever possible allow

them to stay in their home environment. Home Sweet Home Nursing Care aims to enable individuals to have positive selfbelief, agency and dignity which are also components of successful ageing (McIntyre, 2013). Evidence suggest that these factors allow individuals to cope better with serious health issues resulting in increased longevity (McIntyre, 2013). If you, or a loved one, value the idea of being positive and empowered in your later years please us a call on the number below, or visit our website for more information.

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Enjoying festive season with a hearing loss

When you have a hearing loss, social gatherings in the holiday season can be challenging. Here are some tips to make sure you hear your best: 1. Get your ears checked for wax build-up. 2. Check in advance that your hearing aids are working. 3. Wear your hearing aids to the gathering. 4. Have spare batteries and wax guards on hand. 5. Turn down interfering background noise, such as TV. 6. Minimise competing sounds, such as music. Following these tips will ensure you hear your best.

Edgecliff Hearing audiologists are university trained experts in hearing and hearing technology. If you need help getting your ears ready for the “silly season”, then contact us. Don’t let a hearing loss, wax build-up, or hearing aid maintenance issues hold you back. Quote this Eastern Suburbs Life article and you will be eligible for an Ear Wax removal and complimentary Hearing Check for the same total price of $65 per appointment offer ends Dec 22, 2020 (See below).

Season's Greetings from your Sydney hearing experts

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The Hanging Gardens of Paddington The stunning Paddington Reservoir Gardens look like a combination of Roman ruins and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Sitting opposite two other local landmarks on Oxford St, the Paddington Town Hall and Post Office, with Juniper Hall – another fine 19th century building – nearby, this historic structure re-opened in its current form in 2009. Now an open space with a sunken garden, it is enjoyed by the public as a venue for a variety of community uses – including weddings, markets, art and photo exhibitions, and film festivals – and is a fascinating place to explore.

HISTORY

prepared a Conservation Management Plan and council commissioned JMD design and TZG Architects to adapt and restore the reservoir. The project was conceived of as a public garden over three levels, and the result interprets the 19th-century water infrastructure in an engaging way, resulting in dramatic spaces and light playing across the remnants of historic walls and vaults. Original brick, timber and iron fixtures were salvaged while vibrant graffiti art was preserved in the eastern chamber.

Completed in 1866, the reservoir accepted water from the Botany Swamps pumping station to supply parts of Sydney. Prior to that, elevated suburbs of Sydney had been serviced by wells and a water-cart service.

The sunken garden features a pond of contemplation which reflects the ruined fragment of vaulted roof above, whilst a raised walkway and wide boardwalks offers easy access and views around the edges.

In 1877, a second chamber was added to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding city. However, following completion of the larger Centennial Park Reservoir, the facility was decommissioned in 1899.

The small plaza along the western edge includes a restored fountain and the remnant of a sandstone wall from a 19th century church.

Until its closure in 1990 due to roof collapse, the reservoir had various uses, including as a workshop, government storage facility and petrol station. During the 2003 amalgamation with South Sydney Council, the City of Sydney acquired the derelict reservoir and park. A Plan of Management was adopted by council in 2004 and in 2006, Tanner and Associates

Photo: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

The project team’s exemplary work resulted in national and international awards for heritage, landscape architecture and urban design, and the reservoir is listed on the NSW Heritage Register. The gardens are accessible, and entry is free. Paula Towers

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Mrs Liks is the brainchild and passion of husband and wife duo Kirsty and Justin Maloney, who owned and ran the iconic Jimmy Liks in Potts Point, Sydney, whilst raising their four beautiful children. Kirsty and Justin understand that, like them, filled with love is not negotiable. At Mrs many people struggle to balance their Liks everything is cooked by hand. passion for healthy beautiful food with the Our Bolognese cooks slowly over four hours time demands of their busy lives. to build and develop our rich delicious The idea for Mrs Liks began from their loyal sauce and our Pesto is punchy, lemony and Jimmy Liks followers demanding their food our favourite. Without our pesto, our kids as a ‘take home’ option. For years Justin may not be the amazing people they and Kirsty had packaged and frozen their are today. own food, so it was no surprise that others wanted to get in on the action. Mrs Liks is a small family business with an ever growing family of passionate Mrs Liks now offers eleven dishes on the followers that like us want beautiful food menu which are a mix of favourites from and a simple life. both their years in hospitality and from their personal family repertoire. Justin and Kirsty MRS LIKS 0412 133 246 believe that at home quality is paramount orders@mrsliks.com.au and having food cooked from scratch and www.mrsliks.com.au

Nico Tjoelker commenced his one-year St Mark’s Anglican Church Darling Point Organ Scholarship in August 2020 and is passionate about his vocation.

Nico has been interested in music his whole life (23 years!) and began playing the organ and piano when he was 11 years old. He moved to Australia from Texas in 2011 at age 14, and immediately began organ lessons with Philip Swanton, who has been his teacher ever since. “As an organist and church musician, my mission in life is to facilitate Christian worship through sacred music. Having just graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, I am still at the very beginning of my career, and hope to continue building upon my professional skills as a musician through experiences like this scholarship at St Mark’s. When I’m not playing for church services, my aim as a musician is to share the joy of

music through activities such as playing concerts (in normal times), teaching and composing” says Nico.

Nico is very appreciative of the St Mark’s Organ Scholarship opportunity. “St Mark’s is the first time I have been an organ scholar at an Anglican church. It has been fascinating to learn about the traditions and music of the Anglican church ‘up close’, and also to discover that there is quite a lot in common, musically and otherwise, between the Christian denominations.” Nico plays for the weekly Sunday 8am services, as well as, extra services around Easter and Christmas, and fills in for weddings and funerals for the Director of Music, when required.

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WAVERLEY COUNCIL’S BEACH AMBASSADORS

Meet the newly-appointed 'ambassadors' keeping Bondi and neighbouring beaches COVID-safe. That means gatherings of no more than 30 people and keeping a towel length distance from others while using beaches. As well as patrolling beaches, the ambassadors will gently oversee social distancing and group gathering requirements at selected parks and reserves, the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk, picnic tables, BBQs, outdoor seating areas, fitness stations and playgrounds.

Fiona, which is now the Ascham Junior School in Darling Point, was once the family home of Sir Edward Knox.

Introducing the ambassadors at a press call at Bondi beach, Mayor Paula Masselos urged beachgoers to be vigilant. “We can all enjoy our beautiful parks and beaches when everyone cooperates,” she said. “If a beach or other outdoor space looks busy, please come back another time or use that time to visit one of our many local businesses.” Councillor Masselos said information on the crowd status of major beaches was available on the Waverley Council website and social media channels. There are also advisory messages at bus stops, train stations and on main roads.

Photo: Beach Ambassadors with Mayor Paula Masselos Photo: Beach Ambassador, Scott

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After a year like no other, we could all use another reason to smile – and a photo with Santa is the perfect opportunity. While things will be a little different in our Santa photography sessions this year, our team will be working hard to make sure the moment is as magical as ever.

The 50m saltwater pool is a popular spot for sunbathers and for walkers on the Bondi to Coogee walk. The Bondi Icebergs have been a landmark of Bondi for 100 years, and if you want to become a member of the oldest winter swimming club in Australia, you must swim three Sundays a month for a period of five years. WHERE: 1 NOTTS AVE, BONDI BEACH

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Your wellbeing is our priority, so physical distancing will be practised during your visit. This means that families will have their own seat next to Santa’s throne. We encourage you to bring festive props or a favourite toy to create a unique and interactive Christmas memory. All children who visit Santa will also receive a reindeer headband to take home. WHEN: FROM NOV 13 WHERE: LEVEL 6, WESTFIELD, BONDI JUNCTION BOOK ONLINE..WALK-INS LIMITED

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We have partnered with DENTALIFE and SUPERCOAT this year to deliver Santa Pet Photography sessions. Don’t forget to collect your complimentary PURINA goodie bag following your Pet Photography session. Your wellbeing is our priority, so physical distancing will be practised during your visit. This means that you'll be seated next to Santa and holding your pet during your session.

Appreciating music with others is a great way to stay connected. Join us from the comfort of your home via Zoom for our monthly music appreciation classes.

The group is led by our qualified musicologist. The theme for this class will be Festive Music to celebrate the spirit of the season. Before the class, you will be sent a list of online videos to watch if you would like to do so. These will also be screened during the class. The videos feature Christmas songs and Hanukkah songs. Feel free to wear a Christmas inspired outfit or accessory if you feel like it. WHEN: DEC 17 10.30-11.30AM WHERE: WAVERLEY LIBRARY ONLINE

Bondi Beach SEA ART WALL

The Bondi Beach Sea Wall has been in operation since the late 1970's and has featured a mix of street and contemporary art with strong social and political messages throughout the decades. Over the years, the Bondi Beach Sea Wall has hosted the work of some of the best know street artists across the globe. Featured art works have ranged from collages, stencils, pop art, textworks, love notes and memorial portraits. WHERE: BONDI BEACH PROMENADE

BONDI’S OCEAN POOLS BONDI BEACH ART SEA WALL

The full stretch takes you by Waverley Cemetery. You can swim and snorkel at Gordons Bay, and you’ll pass several ocean pools and local swimming spots; Bronte Pool and Coogee’s rock pools. WHERE: BONDI BEACH TO COOGEE

BONDI TO COOGEE COASTAL WALK

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MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASS: Festive music

This 6km walking track on the eastern suburbs coastline, dips in and out of Sydney's most popular beaches.

BONDI PAVILION

The Bondi Pavilion hosts many activities in the centre throughout the year, including theatre productions, events, festivals, art exhibitions, regular classes to attend, pottery classes, workshops, screenings and more. WHERE: BONDI PAVILION, BONDI BEACH BONDI PAVILION IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION WORKS.

Most pets are welcome, including dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals. WHEN: FROM DEC 5 WHERE: LEVEL 6, WESTFIELD, BONDI JUNCTION BOOK ONLINE..WALK-INS LIMITED

Bondi To Coogee COASTAL WALK

Established in 1993, Bondi Market stalls are filled with clothing from up-and-coming designers, handmade jewellery, exotic imports, retro-chic furniture, vinyl records, one-off vintage pieces, homewares, art and so much more. Bondi Markets are a treasure trove of unique pieces. WHEN: EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL DEC 20 10AM-4PM WHERE: BONDI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL, BONDI BEACH

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Ocean pools came into fashion as part of the trend towards swimming as a competitive sport. Recreational and competitive swimmers needed a place to do laps, safe from strong waves and the risk of shark attacks.

There’s the Wally Weekes Pool at the northern end of Bondi beach, which has the kiddie paddling pool Mermaid Baths next to it. Then on the south side, there’s Bondi Baths and, who could forget, Bondi Icebergs. WHERE: BONDI BEACH

Gould Street's BOUTIQUES

You'll find luxury labels, organic cosmetics, locally made activewear, playful jewellery and ethically made denim, all in this backstreet parallel to Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach. WHERE: GOULD ST, BONDI BEACH

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It's Summer Vacation time!

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WEDS 23rd DEC BUSH WATER PLAY

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Depart: 10.30am Return: 3pm

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STICK SHELTER BUILDING

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THURS 7th JAN CABLES AQUA PARK

MON 21st DEC ARCHIE BROS ARCADE

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Summer School Holidays is fast approaching therefore we have decided to open up the bookings for our next Vacation Care program earlier. Open to all children aged 8 - 12 years, CCS approved rates, from 8am - 6pm each day.

And we have a special offer for you.... If you refer and or bring a friend or if your booking is made on or before Dec 5, you and the friend you referred will only pay $75 per day. Book early to avoid disappointment as places are filling fast!

All your favourite fun activities are back!

Depart: 10.15am Return: 3pm

TUES 12th JAN SKYZONE

“We've just started with WAYS and have been doing the after school care and also the vacation care. My son loves it, there are so many varied activities and he's liking the group of friends he is making there and also loved the excursions on offer especially the water park one.” Nicole (Parent)

Depart: 9.45am Return: 3pm

“The daily activities are so much fun and I like learning new things and making new friends." Thomas, 10 Years

TUES 19th JAN VR KINGDOM

Week 2 - January

*Hot lunch included Depart: 10.30am Return: 3pm Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.30pm

Week 3 - January WEDS 13th JAN PREMIER KARTING

THURS 14th JAN JAMBEROO

Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.30pm Depart: 8.45am Return: 4.30pm

Week 4 - January

SPLASHER'S PLAYGROUND

WEDS 20th JAN

THURS 21st JAN SYDNEY ZOO

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Depart: 9am Return: 3.30pm

SkyZone, VR Kingdom, Go-karting and Cables Aqua Park.

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Check out our new exciting additions.

Archie Brothers Arcade, Spalsher’s Playground and Sydney Zoo.

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Detour to 54 Lawson Street, which was once a scene of the violent murder of two policeman in 1931 at the hands of crazed gunman, John Thomas Kennedy.

7 Heading towards Bondi Junction, passing Birrell St, I stop at Porter St..Two decades ago, Porter Street served as the backdrop for an unlikely love affair, where then 28-year-old Mary Donaldson got to know Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, after meeting him at the Slip Inn, Darling Harbour...the rest is history.

On the corner of Brisbane St and Bronte Rd is Super Cheap Auto, once The Star Theatre, opened 1917 it was the largest and most popular of the the Bondi Junction theatres. It was demolished ten years later. The second Star Theatre opened in 1928, seating 2,400 patrons and operated by Olympic Theatres. Hoyts bought it in 1935, and architect Charles Bohringer redesigned the cinema in an Art Deco style. Hoyts Star Theatre was closed on Feb 8, 1977 with “Salon Kitty”. Hoyts sold it, and it reopened as the Star Rock Concert, showing movies as well. It lasted only a year and was closed in 1978 and demolished in 1981. A plaque is situated on the footpath outside.

Just past Super Cheap Auto is a sculpture by Camie Lyons, who is a Sydney-based artist that works across a variety of mediums including sculpture, painting and drawing. Lyons’ artistic practice is largely inspired by and incorporates her intuition and experience as a contemporary dancer, as she explores the free-flowing possibility of lines, form and movement created by the human body.

Walking down Ebley street..you can't miss Spotlight...there is a plaque on the footpath at the entrance...showing the history of this site. Once The Centennial Roller Skating Rink opened at 65 Ebley Street in 1912, the year after that it was gutted by fire. It was also the film production studios of Australasian Films, Cinesound, Australian Television Enterprises, Visatone Television and Ajax Films, until its use as the retail premises of Norman Ross Discounts (in Metro Storage Carpark ..a ghost sign can still be seen) and Keith Lord. Famous Australian films were made there, including "40,000 Horsemen", ''Smithy and "On Our Selection''.

I pass Bondi Vet...made famous by Vetenarian, Chris Brown who now is a television presenter and author. He is best known for the television series Bondi Vet, which began screening in 2009. He hosts The Open Road with Doctor Chris on CBS. In Australia, he appears on The Living Room, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Chris & Julia's Sunday Night Takeaway, and is a regular guest panellist on The Project. Crossing the road I head down Mill Hill Rd. At 16 Mill Hill Rd, St Barnabas Church of England, has been converted into three townhouses. Built 1902 in ecclesiastical Gothic style, was the first Anglican church in Bondi Junction and deconsecrated 1986. The house on the corner of Mill Hill Rd and Oxford St was used as the Rectory. On the site opposite the Rectory in Oxford St was a Toll-gate built in 1869 to catch the traffic which was avoiding the toll at Ebley St and Bronte Rd corner.

Near the corner of Oxford St and Mill Hill Rd there is a plaque on the footpath about Hough's Windmill, which Mill Hill Rd takes its name from. The windmill operated by Henry Hough 1841-1881 on his ten acre 'Hope Farm'.

I hope you are all feeling positive, things are definitely getting better. Although we have been in lockdown I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. It's almost Christmas. If you need guidance or confirmation please phone me on 0414 273 104.

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I begin my walk at Bronte Rd at Waverley Public School, which is the oldest public school in Waverley, established 1878. The present school building dates from 1924. Next door is the Waverley Police Station, established on the site in 1879. The present Station and Courthouse were built in the 1970's.

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In this Ed 24, last for Waverley Council Area and for 2020...I begin my walk at Waverley Public School, walking along Bronte Rd and finishing at Bondi Junction at Mill Hill Rd. This easy walks takes you past various buildings and sites with a historical past....plenty of time to shop in Bondi Junction for Christmas presents!

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A classic English post-mill, mechanically operated, it ground corn and other cereal products and had the distinction of being Sydney's last windmill, its wooden sails forever removed from the skyline. A late-1960's resident of Mill Hill Rd was Dr Paul Scully-Power, Oceanographer and Astronaut on the Space Shuttle"Challenger" flight of Oct 5, 1984. The following "Challenger" flight exploded killing all seven Astronauts. In ESL Ed 25 (Jan) I will be covering another Eastern Suburbs Council area...have a healthy wonderful Christmas and look forward to a better more hopeful 2021...it couldn't come sooner!! ENJOY my walks during the holiday season...COVID SAFE!

We are now going into the Star Signs for SAGITTARIANS and CAPRICORNS and the TAROT CARDS relating to them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21 - Dec 21) THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE This Card shows a WHEEL constantly turning. Although being a wheel it has four corners, meaning you are steady and grounded but sometimes can be unpredictable. Always speaking your mind, you can be impatient and outspoken. You tell it how it is. You are one who should work for yourself, you will never conform, you will always go your own way. Changes and opportunities ahead for you. You are an adventurer at heart and should always take the time to travel. Your ruling planet is JUPITER the Planet of Good Fortune. This will always bring good fortune your way and will always help you no matter how dire your circumstances. Lucky gemstone is TURQUOISE. Lucky numbers are NINE & EIGHTEEN. Lucky colours are ELECTRIC BLUE, VIOLET & BRONZE. CAPRICORN (Dec 21- Jan 19) THE WORLD This card shows a GODDESS encircled by a wreath of leaves and fruits. She looks free and unencumbered by worries and concerns. The starting of a new cycle THE GODDESS is disciplined and responsible. There is personal growth and transformation ahead. She is ambitious and organized. She is ruled by the Planet SATURN, you can also be stern and judgemental. Achievement is in your blood. Many Capricorns start with nothing and climb to great heights. You are guaranteed success if you persevere. Most important you make time for play. If you are feeling down in a rut, tired or emotionally drained plan a trip, travel will inspire you. You must make time for play. Lucky gemstone is DIAMOND. Lucky number is EIGHT. Lucky colours are BROWN, GREY & CHARCOAL. Love and Light to all...

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shortly become a pop-up shop where Opal and Suez will try to sell the incinerator scheme to locals. Wearing “No Matraville Incinerator” T-shirts, protestors brandished freshly-printed posters and a diagram showing where the toxic plume will go. Randwick City’s Mayor, Danny Said, who also attended the protest, said: “There are absolutely no community benefits. This area has copped more than its share of industrial pollution for decades. Enough is enough!” Member for Kingsford Smith, Matt Thistlethwaite, agreed. He said: “The Port Botany area is one of the most polluted areas of the country and we don’t need any more damaging emissions spewing over our community.”

NO TOXIC INCINERATOR! A storm of protest has broken out over a proposal to build a waste incinerator which would vent toxic fumes over Matraville and the surrounding area. Local politicians, businesses and residents – some of whose homes are less than 150 metres from the planned incinerator site – are fuming over the proposal, which bypasses the local government approval process.

Mr Hanson said the incinerator would provide steam for Opal’s paper mill by burning 165,000 tonnes of “non-recyclable” waste each year – 35,000 tonnes of which will contain PVC, which creates highly toxic pollutants such as dioxins when burnt. He said the plan was not only a danger to public health, but did not make economic sense. “Waste incineration is the most polluting and expensive way to make energy,” Mr Hanson led a community protest outside the former CBA offices in Matraville, which will

Noel says thank you to the community

Former Mayor and local pharmacist Noel D’Souza said the waste burned by the incinerator would impact people throughout Randwick LGA and beyond. “This incinerator is a threat to air quality for the people of Sydney generally,” he said. “The diffused gases and pollutants know no borders and these pollutant gases and irritants will become a health hazard for all.” Young mother Rebecca Vinny lives 130 metres from the proposed incinerator site. “It’s insane,” she said. “I have three children and the harmful health effects of this kind of pollution might not show up for years. And what about property prices? How are you going to sell your one and a half million dollar house when it’s next to a toxic incinerator?”

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The man whose name is synonymous with Matraville, Noel D’Souza, is about to retire. Well, kind of.

His good works have extended way beyond the pharmacy counter. For the past six years he has been a Randwick City Councillor and was Mayor of Randwick from 2015 to 2017.

During that time, he has notched up many achievements of great benefit to the community, including: • Giving booze-swilling beach hoons their marching orders by banning alcohol consumption on beaches and reserves in Coogee. • Building of an all-inclusive playground and skate park at Chifley. • The underground Coogee Beach facilities.

Noel hands over the reins of his business on December 14. “It’s a bitter-sweet moment because although I am happy to be retiring, I will miss the challenges of business,” he said. He established his first pharmacy at the northern end of Bunnarong Rd in 1984 and in 1987 shifted to the centre of Matraville, where he opened a second shop alongside The Commonwealth Bank. In 2012 he opened his pharmacy in the Woolworths shopping complex in Matraville. “I want to extend a big thank you to all the members of the community who have supported my shops over the last 35 years,” he said. Of course, as many locals will tell you, Noel himself is a pillar of support who always goes that extra mile to help people, particularly the elderly and disadvantaged.

The plan is to build the $220m incinerator on the Matraville site of the Opal (formerly ORORA) paper recycling plant off Botany Road. Opal’s partner in the deal is Suez Recycling and Recovery. They want to build a 65 metre high smoke stack to disperse the fumes. Opposition to the proposal is being organised by the Matraville Precinct and led by chemical engineer, Chris Hanson, who started the No More Toxic Incinerators pages on Facebook and Twitter, along with a dedicated web page.

He was recently honoured by France, which has appointed him a Knight in the National Order of Légion d’Honneur for his work on securing the La Perouse Museum for the Randwick community and creating a place where French, Australian and Indigenous culture can be celebrated. Now he says he’ll continue to help the people of south ward while working towards winning the State Seat of Maroubra in March 2023. He won 13.4 per cent of votes when he stood against Labor incumbent Michael Daley in last year’s state election and says that by 2023 far more voters will be hungry for a change. “There are many things that need to be done such the campaigns against the cruise terminal and waste incinerator,” Noel said. “I am much more engaged with the community than the sitting member and will achieve better outcomes.”

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SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!

Welcome to JNC’s new services and old favourites for older people. It’s a great time to get out and about, revisit the places you love, and discover new people and places. We offer services for individuals and small groups. Don’t have a ready-made group? We’ll join you up with others. And if you can’t go out, JNC can support you at home to keep connected with your family, friends and community.

ONE ON ONE

JNC’s practical and friendly support helps you stay safe at home. We can shop safely for you: pick up your shopping list, do your shopping, and bring it back to your home. (We’re hoping we can resume shopping outings in January — check for updates.) We can make a friendly phone call to you weekly or more frequently to check on how you’re going.

GAME ON!

Love doing jigsaw puzzles? JNC is planning Puzzling Days for Seniors on Wednesdays in Bondi Junction. Come with your puzzling partner (or we’ll find you a teammate), and bring old jigsaw puzzles for swapping.

CONNECT WITH THE DIGITAL WORLD

Want to learn more about using your mobile phone, tablet or computer? Sign up for free one-on-one ‘Let’s Get Digital’ sessions in Maroubra or Bondi Junction.

SAFE AND SUPPORTED

JNC has COVID-safe measures in place to keep you safe. And if you speak a language other than English at home our culturally diverse workers can support you. Contact JNC to enquire or book PHONE 9349 8200 EMAIL contact@jnc.org.au WEBSITE www.jnc.org.au

If your carer needs to go out, we can visit you at home as part of our flexible respite service. Or you can go out with a JNC worker for a short outing — for a walk, a coffee or a drive, or to the bank if needed.

TWO OR THREE TOGETHER

How about a half-day outing with your partner or friends? Or some new people? JNC will pick you up from home and take you out in our minibus to a local scenic spot, park or café. Join us Mondays to Thursdays — groups of two or three.

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PHOTOS CAPTURE ‘LA PER’ LIFE IN 1950s

Most people remember photographer Max Dupain as someone who captured timeless moments from the streets of Sydney in the 1950s (plus the occasional sun-bronzed Aussie reclining on the beach – his most famous image is "Sunbaker"). But his lens also recorded life on the La Perouse peninsula. He took a series of recently-unearthed photos in 1953-4, around the time Dupain was commissioned by Caltex to take a series of pictures of its petrol refinery at Kurnell, on the other side of Botany Bay.

Dupain would catch the ferry from La Perouse to Kurnell. Between the La Perouse tram terminus and the ferry wharf, he would find himself loading his camera and taking shots of people and places from this then-rustic outpost of the city. For decades, the La Perouse and Kurnell pictures lay unseen in the NSW State Library. But now they have been rediscovered and are being showcased at an exhibition in Randwick Council’s La Perouse Museum. The exhibition, called The Caltex Story, runs from Friday December 4 to Sunday March 14. Opening times are Wednesday and Friday 10am-2pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Most of the pictures are of La Perouse, with a smaller proportion showing features of the Caltex plant. “It’s quite a beautiful juxtaposition,” says museum curator Roxanne Fea. “The bustling, industrial landscape of the Caltex Refinery at Kurnell alongside a very quiet, peaceful La Perouse.” See moments from past life on the La Perouse peninsula, such as a 1953 picture titled Unknown Woman and Child, La Perouse, showing a mother holding the hand of her toddler in front of the watchtower. “A sort of Wuthering Heights at La Perouse,” says Ms Fea. “The cluster of ramshackle buildings around the tower were destroyed in a tragic fire just four years later, so this photo also feels like a

memento mori – a record of a time and place that has since changed dramatically.” Other pictures show architectural features that caught Dupain’s eye during the building of the Caltex refinery, such as a work titled Refinery Construction (1954). This shows the geodesic framework of a massive fuel storage tank taking shape. As well as the black and white pictures, the State Library is supplying two of Dupain’s cameras plus some of his developing equipment to the exhibition. All images courtesy of Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales.

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A wish from the heart

Carys is seven years old and has leukemia. Since April she has been a patient at Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH), near her Randwick home. It’s been a rough ride for Carys, her mum Laura and her dad Mark, as well as her loving little brother Cohle, aged four. One of her most heartfelt wishes this year was to spend time with dogs, and generous nursing staff and community members made this wish come true. Here she is with Alfie, who is part of the Connolly family. Wishes bring hope. For Christmas, Carys created a message of hope in her artwork made during an SCH Art Program workshop: “A wish for Christmas is a dream from the heart”. Carys is a gifted artist, and her work has featured several times this year in SCH publications and on the hospital walls. Her “Wish for Christmas” has been turned into a tote bag, a tea towel and a Christmas card, offered for sale along with cards bearing the artwork of other young hospital patients.

A WISH FOR A SMOOTHER RIDE

And Carys has another wish too. To get to the hospital for her last day of treatment, she’d love to be picked up from her home in a convertible. A four-seater, so her mum and dad can accompany her. The date needs to be flexible, because she hasn’t always been well enough to continue treatment. If you can help with the convertible, please email miffymoo@hotmail.com

‘LIGHT UP XMAS’

Any questions about the Christmas appeal orders? Want to make a donation over the phone? Phone 1800 770 122. Want to know more about the Sydney Children’s Hospital Art Program? See www.schf.org.au/art-celebrating-life Tea Towel

These gifts and cards are being sold for a Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation fundraiser, the ‘Light Up Xmas’ appeal. The proceeds will support SCH, Bear Cottage and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. To place your order, go to www.lightupxmas.org.au

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We want your ideas for new and improved public and open spaces The challenges of 2020 have demonstrated the importance of our public spaces including our parks, beaches, bushland and streets - to our wellbeing.

The NSW Government’s Public Spaces Legacy Program will fund new and/or improved public and open spaces that will contribute to the health, wellbeing and economic growth of our community well beyond a COVID-19 recovery period. Council has some ideas about how we could use this funding, and we’d love to know what you think about our suggested projects, where our next public space should be built and also hear about your own ideas. Provide feedback and share your suggestions via our survey at: yoursay.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/publicspaces until December 18.

Kitchen to compost

About half of all food waste in the Woollahra area is sent to landfill each week, but you can help to reduce that amount and create compost instead. It’s as simple as placing your food scraps into your green-lid bin rather than your red-lid garbage bin. To help get you started with composting, Council is offering a free kitchen caddy or set of compostable bags for your food scraps until January 31. For more details, visit: woollahra. nsw.gov.au/kitchentocompost-register.

Woollahra Garden Awards winners

Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2020 Woollahra Garden Awards, Council’s annual competition established to encourage gardening and community members whose green spaces help to enhance the local environment. High-quality design and inventiveness and many hours of love and dedication were evident in all category winners, including Large, Small, Verge and Sustainable gardens.

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Bringing the graveyard to life

Ensuring COVID safety on Randwick beaches

The consultants put together a report called The Cemetery Strategic Business Plan that was tabled at a recent meeting of Council. The report stresses the cemetery’s value as a community asset, with potential for events such as workshops in its heritage-listed buildings. The report also called for “enhanced signage and interpretation options, improved tours and access to information.”

“Two hours is a long time in the sun, please don’t extend your stay at the beach, and try and come outside the peak times,” said the Mayor.

A report by a firm of consultants has put forward a range of ideas to make Waverley Cemetery come alive as a community hub.

Waverley Cemetery contains the graves of many famous Australians, such as poets Henry Lawson and Dorothea Mackellar, Olympic swimming champion Sarah "Fanny" Durack, Archibald Prize founder Jules François Archibald and Sydney crime figure George Freeman.

Literary award winners

Waverley Council has announced the winners of this year’s Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award.

Rebecca Giggs won the $20,000 first prize with her book Fathoms: The World in the Whale (Scribe Publications). This blends natural history, science and philosophy in a deeply-researched book about whales, taking us on board a Japanese whaling ship plus giving the reader many happier close-up experiences of this warm-blood leviathan of the deep.

Limit your time at the beach to give other people a COVID-safe spot on the sand. That was one of the messages from Randwick mayor Danny Said as he fronted a press conference alongside local police Superintendent Rohan Cramsie.

Superintendent Cramsie said that as well as policing COVID safety alongside lifeguards, rangers and Randwick’s newly-appointed beach ambassadors, officers will target alcohol-related crime. Assisting in the fight against COVID on Randwick’s beaches will be four drones to monitor beach numbers. Council is also installing CCTV cameras at a number of previously-unmonitored beaches including Frenchmans, Yarra Bay and Gordons Bay. Another step is being taken at Little Bay – several steps, actually! Little Bay’s beach is accessed via a fairly narrow set of wooden steps. If you are heading down and someone else is ascending, or vice versa, you almost rub shoulders. The Council is building a second stairway. There will be one-way traffic, with one stairway for entering the beach, the other for exiting.

Coogee Bay Road gets activated!

Outdoor diners on Coogee Bay Road have more space and they might find themselves being serenaded by buskers under a $150,000 project funded by Randwick Council and the NSW government.

Winner of the Nib People’s Choice Prize ($1,000) was The Deceptions by Suzanne Leal (Allen & Unwin), a gripping novel set in World War 2 Czechoslovakia where the plot revolves around long-buried family secrets coming to the surface. Now in its 19th year, The Nib Award is administered and presented annually by Waverley Council with the generous support of Principal Sponsors Mark and Evette Moran and the ongoing assistance of community partner Gertrude and Alice Bookshop and Café.

Paddington Community Garden, a wonderful space many local residents and families have taken to visiting for their wellbeing and the opportunity to connect with others this year, took out the Best Garden(Overall) and Sustainability Awards.

Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos said: “The Nib Award is one of Waverley Council’s most prestigious Arts offerings, so I thank Mark and Evette Moran for their ongoing support of the Nib. I also congratulate all the winners and shortlisted candidates.

For further information on the Awards and category winners, visit: woollahra.nsw.gov.au/gardenawards.

"During this COVID-19 pandemic, books have become even more of an invaluable commodity. They provide comfort, strength and inspiration, and give us the opportunity to learn something new as we all spend more time at home, or in isolation.”

Marjorie O'Neill MP MEMBER FOR COOGEE Hello Everyone! As we approach the end of this tumultuous year, I wish to thank everyone for doing their bit to keep our community safe. As we head into summer, it is important that we continue to be COVIDsafe, keeo physical distancing when appropriate and practice good personal hygiene in order to keep our community safe and our economy open.

WISHING EVERYONE HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I would like to wish you all a very happy holidays. After a challenging year, I hope you find some time to relax and enjoy the holiday season with friends and family.

NSW BUDGET

The Treasurer has outlined a plan to phase our stamp duty by the 2024/25 financial year, and introduce a land tax. There will be a consultation phase, so I want to hear from you, the community, about your thoughts on these changes. Please be in touch with my office to provide your feedback or if you would like further information In 2018, Randwick Boys and Girls High Schools were promised major and much needed upgrades by the NSW Government. Two years on, no money has been allocated in the Budget and no works have begun. Every public primary school in the electorate of Coogee is at or over capacity. The Government needs to start addressing the issues of overcrowding in public schools and the lack of investment in public education infrastructure in the Eastern Suburbs. The Government had also failed to allocate any funding for the promised Service NSW centre in Randwick. I will continue to fight to ensure these promises are delivered.

COMMUNITY SURVEY

It’s called the Coogee Bay Road Shared Village Project. Randwick Council came up with a third of the funds and the other 100K came from the state government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program. Opening the Bay Road makeover with member for Coogee, Marjorie O’Neill, Mayor Danny Said welcomed the freeing-up of space. “The Coogee Bay Road Shared Village project provides more space for outdoor dining as well as additional space to help shoppers and pedestrians practice social distancing,” he said. The downside of the project, if you happen to be a driver wanting to head ocean-wards down Coogee Bay Road, is …well, you can’t. As part of the temporary three month activation program, traffic on Coogee Bay Road is now one-way heading west with the previous travel lane now used to provide more space for shoppers, pedestrians and diners.

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