Eastern Suburbs Life - October 2022 - Edition 46

Thank you Queen Elizabeth

Never in the history of the world have so many people expressed gratitude to just one person.

David Beckh am’s few simple words “It’s special to be here” were echoed by the longer tribute of Pope Francis "I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her life of unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth.”

They reflect what b illions of people around the world were thinking. “Thank you”

Born on April 21, 1926 she grew up witnessing the aftermath of the World War l, in which over 800,000 British soldiers died and over two million soldiers were injured. It was followed by the Great Depression which started by the time she was three and ended 10 years later. Only to be followed by the World War ll which ended in 1945. This was the world she had witnessed when she made this pledge at age 21.

“I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”

At the ti me of h er Coronation on June 2, 1953 she was just 25. There were still bomb sites in London. With this backdrop she swore the following oaths: -

Archbishop: Mada m, is your Majesty willing to take the Oath?

The Queen: I am willing.

The Archbishop sh all minister these questions; and The Queen, having a book in her hands, shall answer each question severally as follows:

Archbishop: W ill you solemnly promise and swear to govern the Peoples of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon, and of your Possessions and the other Territories to any of them belonging or pertaining, according to their respective laws and customs?

The Queen: I solemnly prom ise so to do.

Archbishop: Will you to your power cause Law and Justice, in Mercy, to be executed in all your judgements?

The Queen: I will.

Archbishop: Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the Laws of God and the true profession of the Gospel? Will you to

the utmost of your power maintain in the United Kingdom the Protestant Reformed Religion established by law? Will you maintain and preserve inviolably the settlement of the Church of England, and the doctrine, worship, discipline, and government thereof, as by law established in England? And will you preserve unto the Bishops and Clergy of England, and to the Churches there committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges, as by law do or shall appertain to them or any of them?

The Queen: All th is I promise to do.

Then the Queen arising out of her Chair, supported as before, the Sword of State being carried before her, shall go to the Altar, and make her solemn Oath in the sight of all the people to observe the promises: laying her right hand upon the Holy Gospel in the great Bible and saying these words:

“The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So help me God.”

Those who beli eve may feel God did help. Others will simply marvel at her steadfastness, compassion, humour, sound judgement and commitment to honour the pledges she made.

Through 15 p rime ministers, seven decades and one marriage she has helped transition the British Empire to a Commonwealth of 2.5 billion people in 56 countries.

Speaking of th is in 1953 Elizabeth said: “Thus formed, the Commonwealth bears no resemblance to the Empires of the past. It is an entirely new conception, built on the highest qualities of the spirit of man: friendship, loyalty and the desire for freedom and peace. To that new conception of an equal partnership of nations and races I shall give myself heart and soul every day of my life.”

Not everyone knew the detail, but they watched and saw she was a constant force for good and that she loved them. Millions were grateful and loved her in return.

Thank you Queen Elizabeth. We are grateful and will miss you.

Best wishes

CONTENTS

3 REGULAR SECTIONS

Bayside

GOETHE-INSTITUT IN WOOLLAHRA GOES SOLAR P4

WHAT'S ON BAYSIDE P5

WALKABOUT with Ruth GLENMORE RD, PADDINGTON P10

BALLAMAC HOUSE TO BE CONVERTED INTO LUXURY APARTMENTS P11

FIGHT AGAINST YARRA BAY CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL P11

WHAT'S ON SE VOICE P12-13

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Bayside

Goethe-Institut in Woollahra goes solar

Goethe-Institut in Woollahra has installed rooftop solar panels with help from Council’s environmental grants program and Solar my Suburb program.

Solar my Sub urb is a j oint initiative with Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick councils helping clubs and community organisations save on energy bills with solar power.

The 17kW solar power sys tem installed on the rooftop of the Goethe-Institut building will produce enough energy to power three homes, cut the Institut's bills by more than a third and reduce its carbon emissions by 23 tonnes.

The project was fu nded by The Goethe-Institut and a $2,000 grant from Woollahra Council’s Community Environmental Grants.

"Congratulati ons to everyone at Goethe-Institut on this worthwhile project!”

Woollahra Mayor Susan Wynne said.

“We are proud to have played a part in making this happen with an environmental grant and I'm pleased to see another local organisation taking advantage of the fantastic advice from the Solar my Suburb team,” Mayor Wynne said.

Despite some challenges, including heritage considerations and shading from neighbouring trees and buildings, Goethe Institut were guided by the Solar my Suburb program and the new solar panel system will offer long term benefits.

It will take around five years for the system to 'pay for itself' in energy bill savings, which is summarised in this snapshot.

Goethe-Institut’s G lobal CEO, based in Munich, Johannes Ebert, said the organisation was committed to sustainability.

The Solar my Sub urb program provides free expert solar assessment to help choose the right size solar power system, advice on funding and payment options and support in selecting a quality system from a trusted installer.

Earlier thi s yea r, Emanuel Synagogue installed rooftop solar panels with help from Council’s environmental grants program and the Solar my Suburb program.

Other l ocal projects supported through the program include Vaucluse Sailing Club and

Lyne Park Tennis Club. The similar Solar my School program has assisted locals schools such as Double Bay Primary School to install solar panels.

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Goethe institute solar group (Pictured from left): Goethe-Institut Director Christopher Mücher, Mayor Susan Wynne, Goethe-Institut CEO Johannes Ebert and German Consul General Axel Zeidler at Goethe-Institut in Woollahra.

What'sONBayside

DOUBLE BAY

RUSHCUTTERS BAY

RUSHCUTTERS

BAY WALKING GROUP

The walks will take place rain, hail or shine and will cater for all levels of fitness and ability, so bring a friend, and enjoy getting fit in a great social environment.

WHEN: EVERY FRI 8.15AM FOR 8.30AM START

WHERE: RUSHCUTTERS BAY KIOSK, RUSHCUTTERS BAY PARK, RUSHCUTTERS BAY

DOUBLE BAY MARKETS

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 THUR, 9AM-2PM

WHERE: GUILFOYLE PARK, CORNER OF GUILFOYLE AVE AND BAY ST, DOUBLE BAY

MEN'S CHAT GROUP

Topics discussed range from local issues to world events, from the latest gadgets to trips down memory lane.

WHEN: 2.30-4PM (Every second Thurs of the month)

WHERE: WOOLLAHRA LIBRARY, 451 NSH RD, DOUBLE BAY

TEA TOPICS: 'DAUGHTER OF CALABRIA' WITH TANIA BLANCHARD

Join author Tania Blanchard as she shares insights from her book Daughter of Calabria (previously published as Echoes of War).

Set in Mussolini's Italy amid great upheaval, this is the story of one woman's determination to find her place in a world that men are threatening to tear apart. Another heart-rending novel inspired by a true story from Australia's bestselling author of The Girl from Munich.

WHEN: OCT 25 11AM-12PM

WHERE: WOOLLAHRA LIBRARY, 451 NSH RD, DOUBLE BAY

PADDINGTON

PETS 4ACAUSE

The dog show will be a community-wide event to include dogs, dog lovers and spectators of all ages. All proceeds go to supporting survivors of domestic violence through Banksia Women and Lou’s Place. An array of 30 stalls will be showcasing doggie products and services.

WHEN: OCT 16 10AM-3.30PM

WHERE: RUSHCUTTERS BAY PARK, RUSHCUTTERS BAY

WALK FOR PREMS

Walk for Prems is the largest fundraiser for Life's Little Treasures Foundation, and raises awareness and much needed funds for families of premature and sick babies. This is a wonderfully inclusive community event that involves a 3.5km walk around Rushcutters Bay Park. Enjoy a day of family fun including face painting, jumping castles, kids entertainment and giant games, with competitions and giveaways.

WHEN: OCT 23 9.30AM-1.30PM

WHERE: RUSHCUTTERS BAY PARK, RUSHCUTTERS BAY

BAY

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WHEN: OCT 13 - NOV 17 10AM-6PM

WHERE: WOOLLAHRA GALLERY AT REDLEAF, 548 NSH RD, DOUBLE BAY

PADDINGTON MARKETS

Featuring up to 150 stalls in the historic church grounds and public school of Paddington. Products include art, clothing, jewellery and home wares. Food court, live music every Saturday, coffee, cakes, pre-loved clothing, hats and great gifts for all.

WHEN: EVERY SAT, 10AM-4PM

WHERE: PADDINGTON UNITING CHURCH, 395 OXFORD ST, PADDINGTON

ROSE BAY

POETICA PETIT POETRY NIGHT

Poetica in partnership with Woollahra Council launches a new poetry night Poetica Petit. On the first Thursday of every month there will be a feature poet and musician and Poetica MC Miriam Hechtman will also interview the feature poet live about their craft and poetry life. There will also be an open mic section.

WHEN: OCT 6 6-8PM

WHERE: WOOLLAHRA GALLERY AT REDLEAF, 548 NSH RD, DOUBLE BAY

ROSE BAY WALKING GROUP

The walks will take place rain, hail or shine and will cater for all levels of fitness and ability, so bring a friend, and enjoy getting fit in a great social environment. New members welcome.

WHEN: EVERY WED, 8.30AM FOR 8.45AM START

WHERE: ROSE BAY FERRY WHARF, LYNE PARK, ROSE BAY

WATSONS BAY TEA TOPICS: URBAN FORAGING WALK

Join naturalist Diego Bonetto as he introduces you to the wonders and possibilities of wild edibles everywhere you walk.

WHEN: OCT 12 10AM-12PM

WHERE: WATSONS BAY LIBRARY, 8 MARINE PDE, WATSONS BAY

WOOLLAHRA

WOOLLAHRA PROBUS CLUB & WALKING GROUP

Woollahra Probus Club walking group meets every Thursday at 10am at the Homestead Cafe (near fountain) Centennial Park, come rain or shine.

WHEN: EVERY THURS 10AM

WHERE: HOMESTEAD CAFE (near fountain), CENTENNIAL PARK...any weather. Kathy Neustatl 9389 8509

The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is produced by Woollahra Council. Over its 21 year history, the prize has featured some of the world's most exciting contemporary sculptures, and continues to promote and celebrate artistic excellence.

THE BUILDERS OF MODERN AUSTRALIA

We continue discussing the earliest European settlement within St Mark’s parish including the incredible story of the Cooper Estate.

THE COOPER ESTATE –DANIEL COOPER - PART 3

In previous articles, we have heard the tragi-romantic story of Captain John Piper and his fall from grace, not through dishonesty but financial mismanagement. He had been successful in using his large annual income as Collector of Customs to acquire an estate the equivalent of 70% of the future Municipality of Woollahra, including the present suburbs of Point Piper, Rose Bay, Bellevue Hill, Double Bay, Woollahra and large parts of Paddington!

He did however borrow money when things got a little tight and he was already indebted to the firm of Cooper and Levey to the tune of £20,000 by the time his financial ineptitude was exposed. As his largest creditor, this introduces Daniel Cooper, his friend and acquaintance, into the role of effective receiver/manager.

Cooper, an emancipist, was a convict who had been convicted of stealing in Chester and had been sentenced to transportation for life, arriving in Sydney in 1816 at the age of 31. Clearly, he was very astute financially and by 1818 he had received an unconditional pardon and was running

a general store in George Street and was licensee of an adjoining public house. By 1821, Cooper had received an absolute pardon and was well on the way to acquiring massive wealth.

According to the Australian Dictionary of Biography, “in 1821 he became a partner in the firm of Hutchinson, Terry & Co. (also known as the Waterloo Co.). From its original concern with flour-milling, the company had extended its activities into general merchandising, and in 1822 entered the field of banking with the issue of its own notes. In 1825 Cooper and Solomon Levey became the sole owners of the Waterloo Co., which in the following years was generally known as Cooper & Levey…”

Prior to Daniel Cooper, Samuel Terry was arguably the wealthiest trader in the colony. A Wesleyan, Terry had prospered as a government supplier, and had amassed a mortgage folio larger than the fledgling Bank of New South Wales. Bringing Daniel Cooper and Solomon Levey into his firm created a most formidable concentration of wealth and influence.

The reader must remember that there was very little capital available in the new colony. To solve a serious problem of liquidity and legal tender, Governor Macquarie had resorted to acquiring £10,000 worth of Spanish Dollars (40,000 coins) in Madras and had fashioned them to become local currency by punching a hole

in their centre. The Spanish dollars, known as ‘peso of eight reales’ (pieces of eight) were widely accepted as currency due to their silver content. The mutilated coins used in the colony were to become known as holey dollars.

The holey dollar was nominally valued at five shillings, and the dump (centrepiece), was valued at 15 pence. This meant that the coins were worth more in New South Wales than anywhere else and prevented them being sent overseas to pay for imported goods. This had the effect of relieving the chronic shortage of legal tender in the colony.

The significance of this to our story is that by 1825 Daniel Cooper and Solomon Levey, as equal partners, became the sole owners of the Waterloo Co., (Cooper & Levey). It was this company that then acquired the assets of the Captain John Piper by formal agreement in 1826, paying off all the debts. Consideration for the acquisition was listed as 100,000 Spanish Dollars!

For more infor mation please contact Ian Tresise, of the St Mark’s Historical Society, via history@stmarksdp.org or visit https://stmarksdp.org/history/

ST MARK'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 1 GREENOAKS AVE, DARLING POINT 9363 3657 office@stmarksdp.org www.stmarksdp.org

The Holey Dollar. Astute readers will note that the Holey Dollar has been adapted by the Macquarie Bank as their corporate logo! Source: https://www.nma.gov.au/explore/collection/high lights/holey-dollar

HEARING EMERGENCY

A sudden and dramatic loss of hearing is considered a medical ‘Hearing Emergency’

This ‘Sudden Senso rineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) is due to a change in the inner ear and usually only affects one ear. In most cases the cause is not known and is thought to be either due to a virus infection or an interruption of blood supply to the inner ear. Balance disturbance and tinnitus may also be experienced.

Viruses causing hearing loss include the herpes species and cytomegalovirus, but these are not commonly seen as the cause of SSNHL. More recently medical journals have been reporting rare instances of SSNHL following Covid-19 virus infection. Regardless of the cause of the hearing loss, it is important to act quickly to have the hearing

loss confirmed by diagnostic audiology and to start medical treatment. There is a critical window of 72 hours which gives the best chance of an optimal recovery of hearing.

If you experience a sudden change in your hearing, then phone for an urgent diagnostic audiological assessment (Edgecliff Hearing call 9327 8280) and state that you may be experiencing a Sudden (Sensorineural) Hearing Loss, and we will prioritise you for an urgent hearing test.

Your hearin g test results can then be communicated to your GP who will usually start with oral steroid treatment. Between one and two-thirds of people who

your Sydney hearing experts

When you need to improve your hearing, Edgecliff Hearing can provide you with the best advice. Our mission is to identify and provide the best solution for every unique hearing problem. We are independent from the hearing device manufacturers and ear, nose & throat specialists with whom we work closely.

Our clinics are located in Edgecliff, Bella Vista, and a visiting clinic in Penrith. We have a sister clinic in Campbelltown.

Edgecliff Hearing combines leading-edge hearing technology and hearing rehabilitation practice. Our audiologists are discreet, caring experts with the highest ethical standards, and are backed by friendly and efficient support staff.

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Garage Sale

Help others and declutter! We will be selling your used items to raise money for victims of Domestic Family Violence.

Partner with us to help others in our Community

Garage Sale Trail Coming in November

Have you got good stuff? Time to declutter?

Drop off your quality used items inside Uniting Heart and Soul Church 53a Ocean Street Woollahra

Garage Sale: November 12th

Email Vanessa for more information at revness@unitingheartandsoul.org

Creativity: The key to healthy ageing

If you are interested in staying healthy and living longer, creativity may the key to healthy ageing.

Research has found that creative expression gives seniors a sense of purpose, maintains coordination and concentration and improves mental health.

Iris (my mum) 95 years young, rediscovered her passion for art when she was 90, after taking residence in Woollahra Montefiore. She always had a talent for art and poetry, but never pursued it, due to life commitments.

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Fortunately, due to the wonderful art therapy program, that the diversional therapists, Seiko and Lara put together at Woollahra Montefiore, she has been encouraged with other residents to once again rediscover her talent, and has taken part in many exhibitions, with work featured on calendars and cards.

"I love going up to the art room, because it keeps me busy when I'm lonely and I get lost in creating a different world", says Iris.

Pearls of wisdom mum. Well done! During lockdown, Ir is and many others found solace creating beautiful works of art in the art room, creating their own world, a different world as mum quoted.

Iris uses many differennt the mediums to create her artworks, and spends hours in the art room, where there is always background music by Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey and other classic music.

I'm so proud of mum. As well as creating her own artwork she helps me with my Pet Portrait illustration business, where she adds her unique style to the commissions. She is very good at sketching the fur, the hardest part of the illustration, where detail is important, as well as patience.

Art therapy can make a massive difference to when it comes to both mental and physical health of seniors. It keeps you in the moment and makes you happy.

For Iris, there is no age barrier when it comes to creativity.

Ruth Kliman

Iris Kliman creating her artwork

KoWorks - A pop-up co-working space with a view

We all know how important it is to find a place to work that suits our needs.

Somewhere that is comfortable, has good lighting, and is in a convenient location.

But what about finding a place to work that inspires us? KoWorks is excited to announce the opening of their newest pop-up co-working space, located at Club Rose Bay.

With panoramic ocean views, natural light and access to local cafes, they provide the perfect environment for business professionals and entrepreneurs to get their best work done.

KoWorks, a fast g rowing provider of co-working spaces, turns under-utilised community venues into vibrant co-working spaces which are located in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Their vision is for you to love where you work and they achieve this by creating unique co-working spaces in stunning locations, with all the amenities you need to be productive. Including; fast Wi-Fi, comfortable seating and ocean swims before, during or after work.

Some of the benefits of co-working at KoWorks include:

• Access to a community of likeminded individuals

• Convenient location with plenty of transport & parking options

• Flexible & affordable membership options

• Access to all the amenities of Club Rose Bay

• Panoramic ocean views

• Natural light

• Exclusive member perks for local cafes

KoWorks founder, Adam Hyman said "We're excited to be launching our latest KoWorks location in the heart of Sydney, surrounded by nature. We believe that working surrounded by nature can improve creativity, focus and productivity. With the rise in popularity of remote work and flexible working arrangements, KoWorks offers a flexible and affordable solution for those who want to co-work in a convenient location with access to all the amenities of Club Rose Bay."

Their rates are ver y com petitive and they offer a variety of membership options to suit your needs. Whether you are a freelancer, solopreneur or startup, they have a membership option that will suit you.

General Manager of Club Rose Bay, David Bell said "We're thrilled to be partnering with KoWorks to provide our members and the local community with access to a pop-up co-working space. Our club is the perfect location for this type of co-working space, with plenty of transport options and parking. We're excited to see our un-used space being utilised in such a creative way."

KoWorks pop-up co-wor king space will be open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and members will have access to all the amenities of Club Rose Bay

To find out more or to sign up, visit their website www.koworks.com

I begin my walk on Glenmore Rd at White City Tennis Courts. The historic White City Tennis Centre is the former home of tennis in NSW and had been since its opening in 1922. The venue has played host to many events including the Australian Open, Davis Cup, and the New South Wales Open. NSW Tennis has since moved to the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. The site was purchased by Maccabi-Hakoah in 2011.

There are plans to build a large community centre, including tennis courts, although development has been slowed by drawn out disputes over the plans. It was announced in late 2021 that building would commence soon.

I walk further along Glenmore Rd until I get to Glenmore Rd Public School, which was designed by architects Blackmann & Varney and built in an Italianate style in 1883 to relieve pressure on Paddington Public School in Oxford St.

Where Gurner St and Glenmore Rd meet is St George’s Church which has been sharing the love of Christ since 1889 when part of the present building was opened. The church was completed in 1897 by which time a wooden church hall, separate from the church, had been erected on the site of the present rectory. In 1977 the church building was divided, with the northern half forming the church, and the other half the church hall, now known as the Eve Cohen Hall. Two old wooden church halls were demolished and in 1978 a new rectory, with parish offices, was built on the site. In the 1970s and 80s the Parish was significant in the creation of the Movement for the Ordination of Women (MOW) in NSW and the Australian spirituality movement Eremos.

family. It started around 1915, was rebuilt in 1929 but closed in 1959, operating for a short time as a country music entertainment centre. Its original use was to serve as an entrance to the Deep Dene estate, a large house of Mr W. G. McCarthy, solicitor, on a four acre property running down to Glen St.

Five Ways Picture Palace

Walking down to 182-190 Glenmore Rd, two unit blocks also have a history. 'Glen Ayr' built around 1860 was the home of Sir Matthew Henry Stephen, Judge of the Supreme Court. From 1905 to 1912, it housed the Collegiate High School, a boarding and day school for girls under the management of the (Anglican) Sisters of the Church, school buildings for which were transferred from a previous location in Waverley. The property was subdivided in October 1912 and unit blocks were built.

At 186 Glenmore Rd on the footpath is a plaque dedicated to Jeffery Freeman, who lived there. He is recognised as one of Australia's foremost Australian Speedcar champions and was inducted into the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame in 2008. On Mar 6, 1965, Jeffery Freeman attained Australian championship status as a speedcar driver, two months before the

sport claimed his life at the Westmead Speedway, Parramatta.

Across the road is a The Royal Hospital for Women Park which opened April 9, 2005, the park takes it name from the Royal Hospital for Women which stood on the site and surrounding land between 1901 and 1997.

GUIDING & TEACHING TAROT

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well and happy as lockdown is over and the sun is now shining. There have been many changes around us in the past few years particularly with those in business and things have changed rapidly.

If things are not going the way you want and you would like to talk over any problems, please don't hesitate to phone me.

I have 25 years of knowledge and experience with the Tarot Cards, and they can help open up hidden information and unlock any problems and guide you to plan a positive future.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22)

JUSTICE is the Tarot Card for LIBRA

This card features a Goddess with a pillar on both of her sides. The sword she holds is a symbol of truth, power and wisdom. The Goddess is also holds the scales which represent logic and unbiased decisions. She is one of balance. Her decisions are impartial and perfectly fair. She feels she must have everything right in terms of balance. The scales sometimes tip from left to right or vice-versa. This often makes her feel overwhelmed. It is important for her to know she is in charge of the gifts bestowed upon her. By her ruler VENUS she is also given the ability to attract many friends as she is showered with extra charm.

Lucky Gemstone: Opal Lucky Number: 7 Lucky Colour: Green

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22)

THE DEATH CARD is the Tarot Card for Scorpio. But don't be alarmed, as this only means there will be dramatic changes ahead for you. You have probably experienced more disappointments than most which makes you very wary.

You have had many cha llenges in your life and now you will be facing new challenges that look positive but you must avoid manipulation. Times are changing rapidly, although your life has been very interesting. You were given unique gifts to help and support you in all that you do.

These gifts will ensure that you are able to succeed in the year ahead. There will be a positive outcome ahead as long as you take one step at a time and don't make rash decisions.

Remnants of the foundations of The Royal Hospital for Women building

Close by is Five Ways, where there is a distinct village atmosphere, with people buzzing around the numerous cafes. The most prominent building at Five Ways is the Royal Hotel, which was built in 1888, it is the only hotel in Paddington with overhanging 'iron lace' balconies'. The Royal boasts four fabulous levels: Home of sports, The Elephant Bar, A sunny balcony and the beloved rooftop.

An unlikely story of the past is the one behind the Woolies Metro Supermarket building. The building at 222 Glenmore Rd (Deep Dene) was previously the Five Ways Picture Palace operated by the Hickey

Artist Mikala Dwyer created an interactive sculpture referencing the idea of motherhood and fertility. Egg Swing commemorates the history of the site of the old Royal Hospital for Women Hospital and invites the public to engage with the sculpture by swinging in the pink and red womb-like structure.

Lucky Gemstone: Garnet Lucky Number: 9 Lucky Colour: Red or Maroon

Love and Light to all...

RUTH MARKS

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10 EASTERN SUBURBS Ed 46, Oct, 2022Bayside NEWS EASTERN SUBURBS I complete by walk heading to the end of Glenmore Rd and Oxford St to The Intersection which is a strip of boutiques of Australian fashion designers.

FOLLOW WALKABOUT WITH RUTH www.easternsuburbslife.com/walkabout-withruth.html

In this Ed 46, I head down Glenmore Rd, Paddington.

Walkabout with Ruth Glenmore Rd, Paddington

Photos: Ruth Kliman

Source: Woollahra Council

SOUTHEAST VOICE

BALLAMAC HOUSE to be converted into luxury apartments

FIGHT AGAINST YARRA BAY CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL

The infamous Ballamac House in Coogee is set to undergo significant renovations by property developer, Central Element. The Victorian mansion has been a recognisable part of the Coogee Headland for a number of years with its unique sandstone façade.

Central Element lodged their application for the Arcadia Street building in early August, unveiling its plans to “restore and revive” the property “into its original glory”, with the construction of a modern apartment building to create eight apartments.

Ballamac is no stranger to co-living, having been a strata titled building with five apartments since the 1970s. In this proposed $10 million development, two residences will be situated within the original 1860s house, with the remaining six located in the adjourning modern apartment building. The apartments will feature three bedrooms with panoramic views of Coogee Bay, as well as a new swimming pool and underground basement parking.

The developer promises to preserve the “legacy and famous history of the building” whilst adding “further luxury living spaces that will deliver an elevated lifestyle to the landmark site.” However, concerns remain from local residents and community groups.

Linda Avramides, of the Randwick Heritage Action Group, is particularly concerned with the “endemic loss of Randwick heritage” due to over-development. One of the Group’s most prominent objections is the demolition of the 1904-1911 additions to Ballamac House, with plans only to retain the original 1860s building. Avramides states that this demolition neglects to consider the “fascinating” and “interesting” history of the House, which was

home to many colourful personalities including Lord Mayor and original builder, Charles Moore, artist Louis Frank, Sir James Joynton-Smith, (who had Edward the Prince of Wales as guest), among many others.

The proposal will retain the original 1860s Victorian, colonial style sandstone, however, will remove “later additions” to the house, constructed by Sir James Joynton-Smith in 1907, which was then renamed as ‘Hastings’. Joynton-Smith owned the nearby 150-room Arcadia Hotel, now occupied by Westfield, and had Fish Street at the rear end of the ‘Ballamac’ or ‘Hastings’ renamed Arcadia Street after his Hotel. The Randwick Heritage Action Group says that demolishing his additions to the house will “remove his connection to the street and house” and that “the history and Joynton-Smith’s contribution will be lost forever.”

The Group also firmly objects to the removal of 15 trees and loss of views due to the increased density of the development.

Ms Avramides says this highlights the “out of control” overdevelopment and loss of heritage throughout the city, which further developments to the existing building, “is unacceptable and compromises the inherent and historical aesthetic of this important heritage building.”

In a submission to Randwick City Council, another local resident raises the transparency of the planning process, concerned that Council may not be adhering to Local Character Statements and Heritage Reports, continuing that it “would be a travesty to allow it to be irreversibly impacted by a proposal out of step with Councils own requirements.”

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker has warned the Randwick City community to prepare for a renewed battle against a proposed mega cruise ship terminal at Yarra Bay.

The warning comes following recent media comments from Port Authority of NSW CEO Philip Holliday that they are ‘dusting off the business case’ for the controversial proposal.

Mr Holliday is quoted in Cruise Passenger as saying: “Some people have suggested that, with a new government, we might look again at Garden Island, but I don’t believe that is a real possibility. So that leaves Yarra Bay. We are starting to see capacity issues raised again now that ships are back – so I think it is something to consider, possibly for next season.”

Mayor Dylan Parker said that after two years on the back burner due to COVID-19, it is very concerning to hear the project is suddenly back on the agenda.

“Randwick Council has been opposed to this badly thought through proposal since the beginning,” says Mayor Parker.

“Yarra Bay is not the place for a cruise ship terminal. Visitors don’t come to Sydney to dock next to an international port and fuels terminal. They want to have the iconic experience of entering through

“Building a mega cruise ship terminal at Yarra Bay puts at risk the bay’s sensitive marine life including some rare and threatened coral species as well as risking public access to Yarra Bay Beach.

“We’ve been vocal in opposing this proposal in the past including flying banners, painting street trucks, and raising the issue in the media and will step up our campaign if needed.

“The community is strongly against this proposal and I’m calling on the NSW Government to rule it out and dismiss the comments made by the Port Authority.

“The community has run very strong and successful campaigns against over development of Little Bay Cove and against a proposed incinerator at Matraville. Both were successful.

“The Save the Bay community campaign is stepping up and will strongly oppose any cruise ship terminal,” says Mayor Parker.

To learn more about Randwick City Council’s campaign against the cruise ship terminal visit Council’s website.

https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/com munity/community-consultation/cruiseship-terminal-proposal-for-yarra-bay

BOTANY

CHIFLEY

CLOVELLY

COOGEE

EASTGARDENS • EASTLAKES

HILLSDALE • KENSINGTON

KINGSFORD

LA PEROUSE

LITTLE BAY

MALABAR • MAROUBRA

MASCOT • MATRAVILLE • PAGEWOOD • RANDWICK

ROSEBERY

ZETLAND

Hannah McKinney

Ballamac House, Coogee

Sydney heads and seeing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

20th Anniversary Bali

Commemoration Ceremony

88 white doves will be released as friends and family gather on Oct 12 for the 20th anniversary of the October 2002 Bali bombings.

“Our community has come together every year to remember those lost and support families and friends left behind. This year marks the 20th anniversary and we will do so again. The victims of the Bali bombings must never be forgotten

WHEN: OCT 12 10AM

WHERE: DOLPHINS POINT, DUNNINGHAM RESERVE, COOGEE BEACH

South

For fitness, friendship & fun

Join the Maroubra Probus Club’s retirees, Be Active Group.

Have a “Whale of a time”, enjoy “chit chat” and coffee in the

WHEN: 10.30AM (4TH THURS OF THE MONTH)

WHERE: JUNIORS MAROUBRA ENQUIRIES: 9661 9150

Malabar Family Day

Come along to the Malabar Family Day and celebrate the lives of the Malabar locals who were lost in the 2002 Bali Bombings. Bring along your family, friends and a picnic and enjoy the live entertainment!

WHEN: OCT 16 11AM-6PM

WHERE: CROMWELL PARK, MALABAR

McKeon St Plaza Opening

Kicking off with a Welcome to Country and speech from Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker to officially open the McKeon Street Plaza and ribbon cutting. The Cirkus Bizurkus will start with 2 hours of Cirkus Skool! An interactive playground for kids (and adults, if they so please) to connect with their senses, discover their hidden talents and invoke their magic!Social, a 4 piece DJ sound system. Mixing cherry picked classics and snappy mash-ups into a brand new show, sporting the most exciting performers in the business, Bermuda Social are the go to party band.

WHEN: OCT 8 10AM-2PM

WHERE: McKEON ST, MAROUBRA

Harmony Walk

This major communal event aims to showcase and celebrate the ethic diversity of Sydney’s Eastern seaside and surrounding communities.

Join in for music, sports stars, food trucks and kids’ entertainment.

WHEN: OCT 16 11AM-2PM

WHERE: HEFFRON PARK, FITZGERALD AVE, MAROUBRA

PermaBeeCommunity Gardening Program

Author Talk: Dr Anne Ring - "Engaging with Ageing"

Join local author Dr Anne Ring who has taken a new approach to ageing in her book "Engaging with ageing - What Matters as We Grow Older"

WHEN: OCT 4 6.30-7.30PM

WHERE: MARGARET MARTIN LIBRARY, LEVEL 1 ROYAL RANDWICK SHOPPING CENTRE, 73 BELMORE RD, RANDWICK

Come gardening with us Friday mornings and help us plant, weed, and compost. We break for morning tea together and socialise over lunch, you'll also share in the bounty of any harvest!

WHEN: FRI MORNINGS 9AM-12.30PM

WHERE: RANDWICK SUSTAINABILITY HUB 27 MUNDA ST, RANDWICK

Kensington Combined Probus Club

WHEN: OCT 8 8-10.30PM

WHERE: THE JUNIORS, 558A ANZAC PDE, KINGSFORD

Living Stories - an exhibition by La Perouse Aboriginal artist Craig Shepherd

The La Perouse Museum is delighted to showcase the paintings and artworks of self-taught Aboriginal artist Craig Shepherd.

WHEN: OCT 28 - MAR 5

WHERE: COMMUNITY GALLERIES, LA PEROUSE MUSEUM 1542 ANZAC PDE, LA PEROUSE

Meet new friends, enjoy guest speakers, walks and outings.

WHEN: (FIRST TUES OF THE MONTH) 9.45AM

WHERE: THE JUNIORS, 558A ANZAC PDE, KINGSFORD (Opp Light rail)

ENQUIRIES: Jenny Wilson 0402 426 191

Seaside Singers

A monthly informal singing group for adults. All skill levels welcome. Together we will sing the songs you love – and a few new ones to be loved too!

WHEN: (EVERY MONTH ON THE LAST THURS UNTIL NOV 24) 2-4PM

WHERE: LIONEL BOWEN LIBRARY, 669-673 ANZAC PDE, MAROUBRA

**LIBRARY MEMBERS ONLY**

ENQUIRIES: 9093 6400

FILM REVIEW: RESERVOIR DOGS

Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 writerdirector debut Reservoir Dogs is no cheap shoot-em-up.

The underground mode rnist neo-noir became an instant classic amongst early 90s indie audiences and it hasn’t lost such prestige since - still being highly regarded, respected and admired, considered “one of the all time greatest film debuts” by screenrant’s Greg Kondrak. It is the tale of a ragtag motley crew of crooks, all armed with identity-concealing pseudonyms, who embark on a jewel heist gone wrong - as they waltz straight into an LAPD ambush. In the rubble of the failed mission, the survivors of the ordeal find their way back to the pre-arranged rendezvous point, a warehouse, and there, as one ‘Mr Orange’ sits in agony with a gunshot wound to the torso, the criminals seek to figure out what went wrong - fingering the presence of a snitch as their downfall. Now, as time runs out, they must figure out who.

Reservoir Do gs is qui ntessential Tarantino, predictably possessing all his favourite tricks: an ensemble cast, shameless vulgarity, fashionable violence, and most importantly, a nonlinear plotline. The picture opens with the lengthy ‘diner scene’, where we get thrown straight into a conversation amongst the crims - as Tarantino’s character ‘Mr. Brown’ delivers a candid graphic monologue about Madonna’s 1984 single Like a Virgin. This sequence of the film is integral to Quentin’s world-building, as we are pinballed between the men as they parley about benign issues - which, strangely, windows us into the comical

absurdity of society’s preconceptions. We may imagine all underworld figures to be typical and obvious in their turpitude, but the duality of man present in this segment is a pertinent reminder this is not always the case, seeing as this juvenile tabletop dispute could easily be the conversation of teenage boys rather than menacing felons. This first scene offers little in terms of explanation; Who are these people? Why are they here? Why are we listening to them speak about these things? The film is delightfully reticent as it gauges viewer intrigue in the opening act. Such artful suspense is soon sharply capsized as we get thrusted forwards in time - and we are a passenger of ‘Mr White’ (Harvey Keitel) who is driving the distraught backseat-bound, bleeding-out Mr Orange (Tim Roth). As White hails affirmations and reassurances at his accomplice, who is squirming and gripping his hand for dear life - we are illuminated to one thing; something has clearly gone wrong. It is within the subsequent warehouse scene where our narrative truly begins.

As Mr Orange l ays sedated on a ramp, fellow associate ‘Mr Pink’ (Steve Buscemi) arrives at the rendezvous. Pink and White move off to another room to converse with one another and, tributary to Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon (1950), they offer juxtapositional personal recounts of the heist as they attempt to identify a catalyst for their decline. Through this dialogue, and the subsequent flashback of Buscemi’s escape from police, the audience is given insight into the who, the where and the what. From this point forwards, Tarantino defies chronology - telling much of the narrative

in reverse. Throughout various cutaways, we are shown the determinant events which led up to now - including each living robbery participant’s recruitment by Joe Cabot (Lawrence Tierney) alongside his son ‘Nice Guy Eddy’ (Chris Penn), who are the masterminds behind the unlawful business - and the middlemen between the various anonymous individuals. It is through such sequences that we are illuminated to the fact there is indeed an informant - and from those scenes, we are also shown who...

Predicated on several elements of the film, many have made comparisons between it, and its counterparts in the varied genreumbrellas it falls beneath, such as in the ‘gore’ sphere, where many have likened a certain famous scene of Quentins to a kindred occurence in Sergio Corbucci’s spaghetti-western Django. More broadly, Reservoir Dogs is often grouped with fellow American crime classics such as The Big Combo (1955), Mean Streets (1973) and Goodfellas (1990) - mostly due to its late 20th century de rigueur subject matter. Tarantino himself, who, following the filmic release,

personally attracted comparisons to directorial peers from David Lynch to Gus Van Zant, has declared the picture to primarily be an homage to the following: Kubrick’s The Killing, Lam’s City On Fire and Karlson’s Kansas City Confidential.

Reservoir Dog s is ava ilable for streaming via subscription on Stan and Amazon Prime Video, and it is purchasable on YouTube, Apple TV and Google Play.

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Randwick Art Society where friendship and art meet

On April 29, Randwick Art Society (RAS) opened its doors for the 12th Annual Arts, Crafts & Photography Exhibition at The Prince Henry Centre at Little Bay. The exhibition was opened by RAS President Rick Bardsley-Smith and Randwick City Council Mayor Dylan Parker, with visitors pouring in from near and far to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the talented members of RAS. Again it had been a challenging year in the face of a lingering global pandemic, but again RAS triumphantly staged its most important three day annual event with breaking record sales of paintings, crafts, jewellery and photography.

The society was founded in 2009 by Patricia Reid, who became the first elected President in 2010, with RAS becoming the first incorporated Art Society in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. It is a not-for-profit association of artists and crafts people and it's mission statement is: “To work for recognition and appreciation of Art in the local community and promote all mediums of Art among like-minded members of the community through sharing, companionship, teaching, and exhibiting”.

RAS Committee memb ers wo rk tirelessly to offer members diverse and fun art experiences, which are published in its

quarterly Newsletter. Weekly art activities are offered at two locations: the Randwick Literary Institute (RLI) 10am-12pm (Mondays,) and The Coast Centre, Little Bay, 10am-12pm (Fridays). Both facilities offer ample space, excellent lighting, tress tables, easels and kitchenettes. The Coast Centre also offers plein air painting, and birdlife photographer Graeme Bogan is on hand with tips on how to get that perfect shot!

RAS's recent Wire Sculpture Workshop with Liz Burcher; a Watercolour Portrait Workshop with Dee Jackson; and Paint Your Own Archibald Entry of chemical engineer Professor Chris Fell have been popular, with many more planned.

Members ex hib it artworks at RLI and throughout the year at venues such as Little Bay; Bowen Library and Walsh's Pharmacy, Maroubra; The Childrens' Hospital, Randwick; Bondi Pavilion; Bendigo Bank, Coogee; and as part of the Combined Art Societies (CASS) at the Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour.

On Oct 3, 2 8 a rtworks will be exhibited at the Bendigo Bank in Coogee in a new vibrant exhibition titled: “The Kaleidoscope of Spring”. RAS members warmly welcome the public to come and view their works during the bank’s open hours.

RANDWICK ART SOCIETY www.randwickartsocietyinc.com INSTA: @randwickartsocietyinc

FB: Randwick Art Society Inc

PREVENTATIVE IMAGING: Understanding your risk is the first step in lowering your risk

It is well known that medical imaging is used to diagnose, treat or manage an existing medical problem, but did you know this technology can be used to prevent health issues even before they develop?

To discuss preventative imaging in more detail, we talk to Dr Rohan Sabharwal, specialist radiologist and practice manager at PRP Diagnostic ImagingMoore Park.

WHAT IS PREVENTATIVE IMAGING?

Preventative imaging can be used to detect specific diseases in the hope of finding (or better yet preventing) disease early. When diseases are discovered in their early phase, they can be treated early, and result in better outcomes.

WHAT TYPE OF PREVENTATIVE IMAGING DO YOU OFFER AT PRP? At PRP, we offer a number of preventative imaging tests.

Coronary Artery Cal ciu m score: With the sudden death of cricket legend Shane Warne from a heart attack, people of a similar age start to think about their own heart health. In fact, one fifth of Australians aged 45-74 years have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. If you are over 45 years, you can have a regular heart

health check with your GP. They can check your cholesterol, blood glucose levels and blood pressure, and if appropriate, may refer you for a Coronary Artery Calcium Score.

A Coronary Artery Calcium Score measures the amount of calcified plaque in the arteries. It’s a quick, non-invasive test that takes around 15 minutes. Based on the result, we are able to predict your future risk of heart attack/stroke. Understanding your risk of having a heart attack or stroke is the first step in lowering your risk. Consult with your GP to see if a Calcium Score is appropriate for you.

DEXA scan: There are many causes of osteoporosis. Ageing is the most common, well-known factor, but medications used to treat Chrohn’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, and breast cancer can lower bone density. In addition, excessive alcohol, lack of calcium, corticosteroid therapy, smoking and lack of Vitamin D also impact bone health. By having a DEXA scan, we can determine the status of your bone health and your GP can discuss appropriate treatment options to prevent future fracture. DEXA scans are quick, painless scans and take around 10 minutes.

Mammography: A mam mogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. Screening mammograms are used to check for breast

Dr Rohan Sabharwal

cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Breast screening is recommended for women aged 50-74 years of age, including women with breast implants. If you are younger, and have a family history of breast cancer, speak to your GP about what type of breast screening is best for you.

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER, BYRON KENNEDY HALL, ERROL FLYNN BLVD, MOORE PARK (02) 8075 3400

www.prpimaging.com.au

Free 2 hour parking in the multi-storey carpark

Member Niki Koeppl at Little Bay Exhibition

Annual turnout at Little Bay Exhibition

Member Marie Widolf at Dee Jackson Watercolour Portrait Workshop

Bondi BUZZ

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA RETURNS

After a two-year Covid hiatus, Sculpture by the Sea is returning to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk. This free exhibition – its 24th show – runs from October 21 until November 7.

One of Sydney’s most popul ar events, and touted as the world’s largest free sculpture exhibition, it attracts 500,000 visitors on the 2km walk, who view over 100 works by artists from Australia and across the world. As weekends are usually very busy, it’s best to go during the week and late in the day, or at twilight.

Also free and well worth a look is ‘Sculpture Inside’– a public indoor exhibition in a pop-up marquee on the exhibition trail, in Marks Park. Showcasing small artwork by Sculpture by the Sea exhibiting artists, it offers an opportunity to purchase some unique works.

Visitors ca n al so vote for their favourite sculpture, which gives them the chance to win one of three Sculpture by the Sea prize packs each valued at $500, while the winning artist receives $5,000 through the People’s Choice Award.

There are m any ways to experience and enjoy the walk – many of them free or at nominal cost.

The Acces s and Inclusion Program ensures people of all ages and abilities can experience sculpture in accessible areas while the Tactile Tours Program accommodates those with vision impairment and other sensory processing needs, who are encouraged to interact with a selection of sculptures that are safe to touch.

Marks Park provides the best access to a large selection of sculptures and is also the designated drop-off and pick-up zone for visitors requiring accessible entrance to the site. For an easy walking route which avoids most of the stairs, there is a downloadable map available on the web site.

The popularity of the Bondi exhibition led to the creation of Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe in Perth in 2005. Held in March, the Cottesloe exhibition features over 70 sculptures and is enjoyed by 220,000 visitors. https://sculpturebythesea.com/bondi/

• BONDI • BONDI BEACH

BONDI JUNCTION

BRONTE • CHARING CROSS • DOVER HEIGHTS

• TAMARAMA • NORTH BONDI

WAVERLEY

Paula Towers

Horizon by artist Mu Boyan (2018 Sculpture by the Sea)

Thoughts of Pinocchio by Bongsoo Kim (2019 Sculpture by the Sea)

What'sONBONDI

SCHOOL HOLI-YAYS!

Kids can bring whole new worlds to life in Shadow Puppets workshops, get more technical in Behind the Curtain: Stagecraft and Design; create their own mini-exhibitions and hands-on art workshops.

WHEN: UNTIL OCT 7

WHERE: BONDI PAVILION, BONDI BEACH www.bondipavilion.com.au/whats_on

The Nib Presents: It’s a shame about Ray

It’s a shame about Ray is the debut book from writer, creative and culture critic Jonathan Seidler. Blackly funny and frequently devastating, this memoir traverses family, death, hope, love, survival and compassion. Seidler will discuss with Walkley-winning journalist Marc Fennell, his book, his father Ray, and the deep relationship we can develop with music throughout our lives.

WHEN: OCT 19 6.30-8PM

WHERE: WAVERLEY LIBRARY, BONDI JUNCTION

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The spectacular coastal walk will be transformed into a 2km long sculpture park over three weeks featuring 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world.

WHEN: OCT 21- NOV 7

WHERE: BONDI TO TAMARAMA COASTAL WALK

And he taught the canaries to sing

...and he taught the canaries to sing is a project of animated vignettes celebrating Jewish life in Poland before 1939.

Curator and artist Estelle Rozinski whose ancestry is Polish Jewish, has curated a series of engaging animations to portray the diversity of Jewish life before the Holocaust. The animation series explores the depth of Jewish life in pre-war Poland. This series of animations provide easy access to the normalcy, fun and poignancy of everyday life.

WHEN: OCT 21 - NOV 16 M-F 9.30AM–9PM

SAT 9.30AM–3PM SUN 1–5PM

WHERE: WAVERLEY LIBRARY GALLERIES, BONDI JUNC

LUMINOUS HORIZONS

BY ANDREW TURIER

Andrew Turier’s newest body of work Luminous Horizons, is a delicate balance between painting, poetry and philosophy. He draws inspiration from word games, road signs, everyday life, banners and advertisements in a lifelong obsession with text. Turier is fascinated with the systems and semiotics of language, he plays with the everyday; reorganizing and reconsidering words. Pairing language with gridded systems, he imbues common phrases and seemingly simple sentences

with vibrancy and dynamism.

WHEN: OCT 21 - NOV 16 M-F 9.30AM–9PM SAT 9.30AM–3PM SUN 1–5PM

WHERE: WAVERLEY LIBRARY GALLERIES, BONDI JUNC

Halloween Fete

The bi-annual Bondi Public School P&C Halloween Fete returns to Bondi in October

2022, after a COVID-induced 4-year break. Filled with fiendish food, devilish drinks, spooktacular stalls, spine-chillingly fun rides. With things to do, eat and buy, there is something for everyone in the family.

Ridiculo usly awesome rides will be running throughout the day with one-off passes or unlimited options available both prior to the event via our website or on the day.

WHEN: OCT 30 10AM-3PM

HALLOW

WHERE: BONDI PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON ST, BONDI

BRONTE BAZAAR

SATURDAY MARKETS

Support Local! Browse over 30 local market stalls at the next Bronte Bazaar markets. Browse plants, vintage, arts, crafts and food.

WHEN: SAT (MONTHLY) 8AM-1PM

WHERE: BRONTE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB, BRONTE BEACH

Bondi Icebergs Pool

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 www.icebergs.com.au

BONDI MARKETS

Head to the markets and you'll find original designer clothing, exotic imports, hand made jewellery, arts, crafts, homewares, retro furniture, vintage clothes, and so much more. Bondi Markets are the place to find the next big thing. Keep your eye out for up and coming designers.

WHEN: SUNDAYS 10AM-4PM

WHERE: BONDI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL, BONDI BEACH

Public Art

Bondi Beach is a local and national icon. As part of the exciting upgrade of beach front Campbell Pde, Waverley Council has commissioned Australian artists to celebrate Bondi Beach and its community in public art works. Public art enlivens our streets, parks and public places and reflects community values.

WHERE: CAMPBELL PDE, BONDI BEACH

Wartime love across cultures captured in song

Ballad of Mauthausen is a heartrending song cycle on love across cultures during the Holocaust, with words by Greek poet Iakovos Kambanellis and music by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis (of Zorba the Greek fame).

The Australian Hellen ic Choir (AHC) and the Sydney Jewish Choral Society (SJCS) will perform this work together, at the Sir John Clancy Auditorium in Randwick on October 30. The performance by both choirs is apt given that Ballad recounts the yearning love of a Greek prisoner of war for a doomed Jewish prisoner in Mauthausen, a slave-labour and death camp during World War II. At the concert, the choirs will also perform other significant Greek and Jewish songs.

The event’s MC is Vic Alha deff, whose background blends Jewish and Greek cultures. His family was one of the largest Jewish families on the Greek island of Rhodes, and 151 Alhadeffs, including his paternal grandparents, were murdered in the Auschwitz death camp. "I’m honoured to be involved in this exceptionally moving collaboration of the two communities,” Alhadeff said. "The music is magnificent and it promises to be a very moving performance."

Alhadeff is a non-executive Director of SBS. His previous roles include Chair of Multicultural NSW, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and Chief Sub-Editor of the anti-apartheid Cape Times in South Africa.

Formed in 1986, the SJCS is Sydney's premier Jewish community choir. Under the musical direction of Rose Grausman for the past 32 years, the choir is an established part of Sydney's cultural scene, performing a broad repertoire spanning Jewish and secular music of varied styles. “We are based in Randwick and welcome new singers,” says Anne Spira, SJCS President.

The AHC, form ed in 2018, performs Greek Art songs and popular folk songs. Under the musical direction of Leon Vitogiannis, the Choir features at many Greek cultural events. AHC President James Tsolakis says: “What better way to explore this music than with a choir whose members are personally connected with the history?”’

CONCERT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, Oct 30, 2022 Time: 4pm

Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium, University of New South Wales.

Tickets: $60, concession $50 https://events.humanitix.com/balladof-mauthausen

Contact: choirmusicians@gmail.com Sponsorship queries: 0416 060 700

2022 Waverley Art Prize winners announced

Waverley Council is proud to announce that Tonee Messiah has won this year’s Waverley Art Prize for her work Accounting for Archetypes.

Messiah was named recipient of the $15,000 Open Prize at tonight’s exhibition opening at the newly restored Bondi Pavilion Gallery. The free exhibition is showing until Saturday Oct 15.

Messiah, a sessional painting lecturer at UNSW Art and Design and the National Art School, Sydney, was a Waverley Art Prize finalist in 2019 and this year launched a ollaborative collection with Melbourne fashion label Gorman.

She describes her winning artwork as exploring both doubt and desire and “the polarising effects of these two states operate as activating forces, one to generate momentum and the other to temper and abate”.

A record 786 entries were received in this year’s prize which is aimed for early to mid-career artists and helps raise funds to support Waverley Woollahra Art School, the longest running artist-run initiative in Waverley.

Receiving the highly commended award for the $15,000 Open Prize were Joel Arthur for his work Land Escape (acrylic, oil and alkyd on canvas) and Jake Walker for his work Number #166 [oil on linen, glazed ceramic).

The winner of the $2000 Mayor’s Prize was Chris Bond for the work Maldoror (oil on linen, paper). Highly commended was awarded to Peta West for her work This is Yuin Country (medium relief lino cut).

Artist Liz Shreeve was w inner of the $1500 Climate and Environment Prize sponsored by Waverley Council for Home and Hearth (ink on cut and folded paper).

Karen Coull was named winner of the $500 Drawing Prize sponsored by Waverley Woollahra Art School for Journey to the year I became invisible (paper collage).

Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said for the past 36 years, the Art Prize has been one of the ways that Council helps recognise, nurture and award our artistic community as part of our ongoing commitment to the arts.

“Fostering emerging artists to have a voice in our community is one of the most important legacies of this prize, and Council is proud of the artists who have entered over the years,” Mayor Masselos said.

“This year’s prize is extra special because it is the first time in three years’ we have been able to announce the winners through a physical exhibition and opening event.”

This year’s judg es, ar tists Michelle Cawthorn and Daniel Mudie Cunningham had the unenviable task of shortlisting the 60 finalists: Anne-Maree Armstrong, Joel Arthur,

Anthony Bartok, Riley Beaumont, Robert Bennetts, Emily Besser, Chris Bond, Sophia Bray, Matt Butterworth, Evie Cahir, Lisa Carrett, Joanna Cole, Nancy Constandelia, Marcel Cousins, Karen Coull, Sean Crowley, Emma Davidson, Jacqui Driver, James Dudding, Sarah Edmondson, Sarah Enright, Lynne Flemons, Aimee Gardyne, Sophia Lee Georgas, Camille Gillyboeuf, Graziela Guardino, Michelle Hanlin, Geoff Harvey, Seya Hashemi, Tom Keukenmeester, Belem Lett, Roxanne Lillis, Tanya Linney, Kathy Liu, Alison Mackay, Jo Mellor, Tonee Messiah, Luanne Mitchelmore, Jo Moloney,

Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open until Friday Oct 14 online or at the gallery.

For other Bondi Pavilion events, visit bondipavilion.com.au

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Nick Offer, Yuria Okamura, Liz Payne, Jo Plank, Louis Pratt, Jamie Preisz, Russell Prescott, Marisa Purcell, Elizabeth Rankin, Abbey Rich, Carol Rowe, Elwira Skowronska, Mark Shorter, Liz Shreeve, Sally Stokes, Brenda Tye, Jake Walker, Allie Webb, Peta West and Zuzu Zochowski.

Waverley Art Prize Winner, Tonee Messiah .... Accounting for Archetypes

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The netwo rk also enables many other things. For example it can be used as the newsfeed for a local community website.

The network covers 24 key suburbs in five LGA's and is open to anyone to join as an individual or as an organisation, in the following categories: Charities (free), Social Groups, Businesses, Sponsors and Media.

Please visit website for f urther details.

Members can share information in private groups e.g. as amongst the members of a tennis club or with public groups such as their local community e.g. where club results are shared with the whole community.

The network is a bit like a Facebook Group, where each member can be part of as many groups as they wish. But within each

The first is being built for Rose Bay, see www.rosebay.network. If this feature interests you please call Rose on mobile number 0418 400 697.

Another difference is that, unlike Facebook and Google, you can get in touch with real live people and even get to meet them in person at monthly Network Nights, or in seminar and training Events. You might even see them in the street, sometimes delivering copies of the local Eastern Suburbs Life paper.

In fact one article in this paper was written by someone who joined an online

community and is now writing for us, while another has been written by a local student who got in touch after reading the paper.

As you can see, it’s the backbon e of a local community publishing platform that seeks to put local community publishing, back in the hands of the local community, and keep the jobs and money generated within the community.

We’re just getting started a nd w ill be running training and information events soon.

To register call Rose on 0418 400 697.

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Woollahra Garden Awards – last chance for entries

Is your garden one of Woollahra’s best? If so, we want you to share the creativity, hard work and sustainable gardening practices you’ve put into your green space – big or small – by entering the 2022 Woollahra Garden Awards.

Don’t miss your chance to win some great prizes: the overall winner will receive a $500 garden voucher, and the winner of each category will receive a $100 garden voucher. Entries close on Oct 14. Visit woollahra.nsw. gov.au/garden awards to enter.

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize finalists announced

Finalists have been selected for the 2022 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Exhibition, opening on Oct 12 at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. The exhibition showcases 50 finalist works from talented local and international sculptors, chosen from a huge 684 entries, including the winner of the main Acquisitive award of $25,000.

A big thanks to our s ponsors, Mark Moran Vaucluse, Tanya Excell, Scott Farquhar, D’Leanne Lewis of Laing and Simmons Double Bay, Catalina and Crawford’s Casting for their collaboration on this year’s Prize. For more info, visit woollahragallery. com.au

Special Rate Variation

To deliver the projects and services that are important to the Woollahra community, Council needs to be in a stronger financial position. To achieve this, a Special Rate Variation (SRV) in 2023 is under consideration.

Thank you to eve ryone who has already commented online and stopped by to have their say at pop-up information sessions throughout the LGA during September – we appreciate your feedback.

If you would li ke to find out more, and comment on the proposal before submissions close on Oct 9, visit yoursay. woollahra.nsw.gov.au/srv for details.

Spring school holiday activities

These school holidays, Woollahra Libraries at Double Bay, Paddington and Watsons Bay have some wonderful spring-inspired, garden-themed activities on offer for kids of all ages. There are creative craft workshops, movies and more. And best of all, they're really affordable and some are even free! Head to:

woollahra.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays for a full list of events.

Bondi Pavilion reopening

Waverley Council would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for joining us at our spectacular reopening of our beloved Bondi Pavilion on Sept 21!

The grand reopening kicked off three glittering weeks of music, live performance, visual art, exhibitions and installations, talks, tours and workshops. To book tickets to events, visit bondipavilion.com.au/whats_on

32-34 Hall St, Bondi Beach development

I will be lodging a submission to the Waverley Local Planning Panel (WLPP) in the near future, in respect to a development application for 32-34 Hall St, Bondi Beach. Council resolved in Aug Council meeting that I make this submission, noting that the proposed development exceeds the height control development set out in the Waverley Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and that there has been large number of objections from local residents about the proposal. I will be asking the WLPP to take residents’ concerns into consideration when assessing the DA271/2022. The DA is for the demolition of the existing residential units and retail shops at 32-34 and 36-38 Hall St, and the construction of a new four-storey apartment building with 16 residential units, ground floor retail and two levels of basement parking containing 16 parking spaces. Objections from the community include that the proposed development will exceed the maximum allowable height development standard in the LEP, impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties on Consett Ave and will negatively impact on trees lining the street.

Destination Hall Street

Waverley Council this month voted not to proceed with the Streets as Shared Spaces (SASS) Trial at Hall St, Bondi Beach, also known as Destination Hall Street. Instead, a report will go to Council in Feb 2023 detailing a community and business consultation and engagement strategy to determine parameters for a full streetscape upgrade of Hall St between Glenayr Ave and Campbell Pde. Council looks forward to continuing to work with businesses in the area and the community on ways to transform Hall St into a pedestrian-friendly space with outdoor dining, street gardens and resting places for the community to enjoy.

Whilst the Destination Hall Street trial won’t be going ahead, Council will use these next few months to investigate how an upgrade can best meet the needs of people who live and work in and around Hall St, and look more closely at traffic solutions generated from an expanded local area traffic study bounded by Warners Ave, Blair St from Warners Ave to Wairoa Ave, Wairoa Ave, Campbell Pde, Francis St and Old South Head Rd. To read the Council resolution in full, visit http://waverley.infocouncil.biz/.

The Coogee Rainbow to include Pride Progress Flag

The Coogee Rainbow well-celebrates diversity, inclusion and our LGBTQIA+ community. The current rainbow includes the six colours of the Pride Flag. Councillors voted to update the rainbow to include the extra five colours from the Pride Progress Flag. Councillors agreed on a design unanimously and endorsed the Coogee Rainbow to be included as part of the WorldPride ’45 Rainbows’ to mark the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Mardi Gras.

Clovelly & Carrington Rd Pocket Park proceeds

The final concept design for the Clovelly Rd Pocket Park at the intersection of Clovelly Rd and Carrington Rd has been approved. Council has been successful in receiving $3 million in grant funding from NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program to be allocated toward the funding of this project, which was identified as an area that needed upgrading in Council’s Clovelly Rd Masterplan. Community consultation was undertaken with key stakeholders recognising community priorities and concerns. The proposal will now proceed to design development and documentation.

New Randwick Art Prize to be investigated

Councillors voted to investigate the creation of a new Randwick Art Prize for our creative community, with a theme focusing on art and health. The report will explore a partnership with UNSW and the Prince of Wales Hospital and consider including both youth and adult categories in an allgender environment.

Survey of bullying & harassment in Local Government

Councillors voted unanimously to endorse a motion that Local Government NSW calls on the State Government to undertake a state-wide survey and review of elected Councillors and local government staff on bullying, harassment, intimidation, and other harmful behaviours to improve workplace and Councillor safety.

Alfresco dining and summer music could be back

Council will explore the possibility of re-instating the annual pop-up music program. The program, which was part of Summer in Randwick City in 2020 brought live music to a variety of outdoor locations across our City. Additionally, a report into the possibility of including more alfresco dining options for local restaurants will be prepared.

Marjorie O'Neill MP MEMBER FOR COOGEE

Hi everyone,

Over the past four years the NSW Government has removed 31 bus routes and over 50 bus stops from across the Eastern Suburbs. Residents from the Coogee electorate have contacted my office to discuss the adverse effects the privatisation of buses has had on their lives. It is truly deplorable that these changes have been made with little to no community consultation.

I have been committed to opposing the reduction of transport services and in early 2022, myself and NSW Labor were able to obtain an Upper House Inquiry. This week the NSW Legislative Council's Transport Committee handed down their report from that Inquiry into the Privatisation of bus services.

The report m akes several notable findings. Firstly, privatisation has disadvantaged the elderly, disabled, and most vulnerable in our community, simply to cut costs. Secondly, these cuts have resulted in more limited service delivery, higher costs for passengers, and worse pay and conditions for public transport drivers. Additionally, privatising buses does not create market competition.

The findin gs fro m the Inquiry have produced 11 recommendations to the NSW Government. One significant recommendation is that the Government consider returning our Eastern Suburbs Region back to public ownership and operation.

I and NSW La bor will continue working to restore the services and bus stops that have been removed. To do so, we need your help. Have your say here.

OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

If you have any issues relating to the NSW Government, or you are not sure where to go to for help, please contact my office on (02) 9398 1822; coogee@parliament.nsw.gov.au or visit us at 15/53-55B

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