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News of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys April 2017

Lara Silver and Lacey Hoffman show there are no boundaries to friendship. Photo: Julie Hartigan

Celebrating Harmony The students of Gresford Public School came together for a special celebration of Harmony Day on Wednesday, March 22. Story and pictorial inside‌

The Gresford News is a Gresford Community Group project. Circulation 800 – Donations appreciated and most welcome. Thank you!

Daniel and Jane Maroulis are the proud owners of Boydell’s Vineyard located at Camyr Allyn North, East Gresford.

The Boydells wine is available locally at Loveys IGA, Hotel Beatty and Gresford foodworks. More exciting varieties to come this vintage!

Gresford General Store and Post Office Home of the Crossroads Cafe 162 Durham Road Gresford (Cnr Lostock & Durham Road) Phone 4938 9239

Trading

Shop

Mon – Thurs 7 am – 5 pm Fri – Sun 7 am – 7 pm

Cafe

Take Away

8.30 am – 3 pm 8.30 am – 4 pm

8.30 am – 3 pm 8.30 am – 7 pm

Gourmet fresh cut sandwiches and real Milkshakes available – BBQ Chickens – Ice – DVDs – Grocery – Ice Creams – Drinks – Pizza also available from 5pm Thursday–Sunday FRESH SEAFOOD available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Order on Mondays for Tuesday delivery and Wednesday for Thursday delivery. Bon apetit!

NEW – Dry Cleaning service now available - ask Katie or Jo for details

Easter Public Holiday Trading Hours:

14.04.2017 – Good Friday – Closed 15.04.2017 – Easter Saturday – Shop 7am–3pm, Cafe 8.30am – 2pm T/away menu only 17.04.2017 – Easter Sunday – Shop 7am–3pm, Cafe 8.30am – 2pm T/away menu only 17.04.2017 – Easter Monday – Shop 7am–3pm, Cafe 8.30am – 2pm T/away menu only

The Gresford News Community Diary Sat

1 Apr Trivia night, Gresford District Historical Society Inc, Gresford Sport & Recreation Club, 7.00pm

Sat-Wed 8-12 Apr Hunter Boys Ag Camp, Old Lostock School

No Community Table for dinner this month due to Easter – join us for the Gresford Billy Cart Derby

Wed

12 Apr Talking Critters, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub event, CWA Hall Dungog, 7.00pm

Sat

15 Apr Gresford Billy Cart Derby, Park St East Gresford, from 8.30am 15 Apr Live music – Dean Dee followed by Adam Wilson, Hotel Beatty, 1.00pm

Sat

15 Apr Live music – Loose Change, Gresford Sport & Recreation Club, 8.00pm

Sat Sun

16 Apr Live music – Rusty Bucket, Hotel Beatty, 12.00noon

Tues

18 Apr Paterson Allyn Garden Group meet, 10.00am

Wed-Thurs 19-23 Apr Hunter Girls Ag Camp, Old Lostock School Sat

22 Apr De-consecration of St Paul's Eccleston, 11.00am, bring & share lunch then St James', 3.00pm

No Community Markets in April due to Easter – next one 21 May

23 Apr FREE Local Heritage Walks – morning: Blue Gum Loop, Upper Williams; afternoon: Peach Tree Park, Upper Allyn

Sun Tues

25 Apr ANZAC day march, service and lunch, Everett’s Garage to the Gresford Cenotaph, from 10.30am

Sat

22 Apr Power Choices, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub event, CWA Hall Dungog, 9.00am

Sat

20 May Cool Burn Field Day: "Indigenous Fire Management as a Tool to Rejuvenate Farm Land", Gresford Landcare

Sun

21 May Next Community Markets, Hotel Beatty, 9.00am

Sat

27 May Casino night fundraiser, Gresford Sport & Recreation Club, 7.00pm

Mon/Tues

Social ladies tennis starts, Mon or Tues mornings, Gresford Tennis Courts, 9.30–11.00am

Tuesdays

Spring/summer mixed Tuesday nights tennis, 7.30–9.30pm

Mondays

Vacy and Gresford Dance Centre at Vacy School of Arts Hall

Tues, Wed, Thurs

Vacy and Gresford Dance Centre at Gresford School of Arts Hall

Friday afternoons

Junior tennis coaching, Gresford Tennis Courts

1st Mon each month

Gresford Community Group Meeting, 5.30pm, Hotel Beatty, all welcome! (not Jan)

1st Wed each month

Gresford Rural Fire Brigade meeting, station, 7.30pm

1st Thurs each month

CWA Gresford Branch Meeting, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 9.30am (not Jan)

2nd Mon each month

Gresford Historical Society Meeting, Therese Doyle Hall, 10.30am (not Dec, Jan or June)

2nd Tues each month

Gresford District Landcare Group Meeting, Hotel Beatty, 7.30pm (not Jan)

2nd Sat each month

Book Club, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 3.00pm (not Dec or Jan)

3rd Tues each month

Paterson Allyn Garden Group meet, 10.00am (not Jan)

3rd Fri each month

Gresford Public School P&C Meeting, school library, 10.00am

Last Thurs each month

Gresford District Agricultural Society Meeting, Showground Luncheon Pavilion, 7.30pm

Every Wed, Fri & Sun

Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Raffles, from 6.30pm

Every Mon (school terms) Hunter Mobile Preschool, Vacy School of Arts Hall, 9.00am 49346725 Every Tue & Fri (school terms) Hunter Mobile Preschool, Gresford School of Arts, 9.00am 49346725 Every Thur

Happy hour and free pool and jukebox at the Hotel Beatty

Every Fri

Cricket Club Raffles at the Hotel Beatty

Every Wed & Fri (school terms) Yoga with Donna Cavanough, Wed–gentle, Fri–general, Vacy School of Arts Hall, 9.15am Every Wed

Gresford PlayTime, children 0-5 & carers, Gresford School of Arts, 10.00am

Every Sunday

The Gresford Congregational Church welcomes you, 10.30am

To contact Gresford News: email gresfordnews@iinet.net.au or call Brian Doherty on 0412 372 687 or Jane Richens on 0425 339 856. Postal Address: PO Box 73 East Gresford 2311. Deadline for stories and ads 20th of the month.

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Anzac Day 25 April 2017 An invitation to the Community to Commemorate Anzac Day Anzac Day 2016 was very well supported by the local communities of Paterson and Gresford. It is anticipated that the 2017 Dawn Service and Gresford Commemoration Service will again provide an opportunity for all residents to remember their family members and friends who served their country in times of war and those who did not return.

again be supported by the local schools and the wider communities of Gresford, Paterson, Vacy and Martins Creek.

Immediately following the Anzac Day Service the RSL Ladies will be offering a cold buffet Anzac Day lunch for the Veterans, their families and friends in the RSL Hall. All members of the public attending the service are also invited and encouraged to join the Veterans for lunch especially as the ranks of the Veterans are now thinning. A nominal fee of $20 is The Dawn Service will begin with the charged for lunch and drinks. Raffle Veterans March commencing at Stockers tickets for a new BBQ will be available for & Partridge Garage, Paterson at 5.30 am a gold coin with the raffle being drawn at proceeding to the Paterson Cenotaph for the Anzac Day Lunch. The BBQ is a 4 the Dawn Service. Following the service, burner with stainless steel cabinet and the Veterans and all attendees are hood and has been generously donated invited to the Paterson Tavern for a

by BARBEQUES GALORE at Maitland. traditional mince on toast breakfast (Gold Coin donation). The Dawn Service Following the Anzac Day lunch the traditional Anzac Day Two Up game was very well attended by the general will commence at approx 2pm. public in 2016 and it is anticipated the The Two Up has traditionally been a same attendance for 2017. light hearted game, attracting some of The Gresford Veterans March will the local characters from the area and commence at Everett’s Garage at 10.30 visitors, lasting for approximately two am proceeding down Park Street to the hours. The cost of entry is $20 and Gresford Cenotaph for the Anzac Day includes refreshments.

Service. The 2017 Anzac Day Service will John Casey, Gresford RSL Sub Branch. be similar to the 2016 service and will

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Gresford News Notices The Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson De-consecration Services

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The de-consecration services of St Paul’s Eccleston and St James’ Martins Creek that were to be held on the 12th of Feb, were postponed due to extreme heat.

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There will be no Community dinner in April as our night falls on Good Friday. Therefore, I urge all who enjoy

our get togethers, to support the Billy Cart Derby as all the proceeds go to the organisations in our town. The Fire The re–scheduled date and time for the Brigade have a great BBQ, the preschool de-consecration services are as follows. and CWA have stalls with goodies to eat Saturday the 22nd April, 11am at St and the raffle has fabulous prizes. The Paul’s Eccleston, followed by a bring and Beatty has a band after the races so stay share lunch and 3pm at St James, and enjoy. My family think an Asian Martins Creek, followed by afternoon tea. lunch in air-conditioned bliss at the For enquiries please phone Mary Horn Bowling Club is the way to go.

4931 7124 or Beverley Owen 4938 5223.

Thank you to the Gresford Show committee for organizing a great spit roast dinner after the Art Show opening. The food was enjoyed by Save the date! Gresford Landcare are organising a field day – "Indigenous Fire about 80 people I think. It was amazing how many artists came from Dungog to Management as a Tool to Rejuvenate see the exhibition and enjoy the night.

Farm Land" – on 20th May at Gresford.

Carolyn Addison – Member of GDGC More details in the May Gresford News.

Cool Burn Field Day

Gresford Market

There will be no Gresford Market in April, it will resume on Sunday May 21.

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Gresford District Community Dinner

KELZ carpet cleaning and cleaning services Domestic and Commercial carpets, lounges and rugs Friendly Service Call: Kelly Richardson Mobile 0437 395 585

FREE Local Heritage Walks Sunday, 23 April – morning walk: Blue Gum Loop, Upper Williams; afternoon walk: Peach Tree Park, Upper Allyn

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Gresford Bowling Club

Fundraiser

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Saturday 27th May 7pm Prizes for most Funny Money won on the night $20 cash = $50 in chips $50 cash = $200 in chips $100 cash = $500 in chips

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Letter To The Editor USE IT OR LOSE IT As a member of a small group within the Gresford Community Group which seven years ago began seriously lobbying the Liberal Party (Bob Baldwin) and then upon his election as the Federal Member, our present National Party member, Dr David Gillespie, in an attempt to have the two main streets of East Gresford completely upgraded, I write this letter to seek the help of people from the Gresford and district area.

The million dollars Dr Gillespie obtained for the project from the Federal Government, together with the substantial amount contributed

by Dungog Council and the NSW State Government has meant that work is well underway and that we may all see faster racing at the Billy Cart Derby on Easter Saturday.

YOU BEAUTY!!!

But there are unintended consequences

then I have seen the Bank, the garage opposite the pub, the hardware store, two butcher’s shops, the chemist the So far, the business most affected is the Ford dealer, the smash repairer, the butcher shop. Turnover for the week clothing and haberdashery store, the ended 18 March was 50% down and for bakery, the smithy, the hospital and the three weeks before that it was down the doctor all disappear. by 30%.

Progress I am told!

Yes, record temperatures and then rain Well let’s just remember. IF YOU did not help but I have now asked DON’T USE IT, YOU WILL LOSE IT. eighteen people who used to shop at Gresford Gourmet Butcher where they Martin Addison – Immediate Past now buy their meat. Thirteen replied President, Gresford and District Paterson or Lorn Butcher.

Community Group which have affected and will affect local businesses.

After Easter the roadworks will commence at the top end of Park Street and at the bottom end of Durham Road. Just think, Foodworks, Post Office, the Café and the Beatty will all be affected.

When I first came up from Sydney with my Dad to visit our farm during the Second World War, East Gresford and Gresford were busy places. Since

Gresford News welcomes letters and community stories.

Please send contributions to Gresford News, PO Box 73, East Gresford, NSW 2311 or email gresfordnews@iinet.net.au

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Dungog District Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Awards The Dungog District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2017 Business Awards are now open.

You can help support the local community by nominating your favourite businesses, organisations and employees from the Shire. You can enter as many nominations as you wish (one form per nomination). Nominating your own business is also possible.

Nomination/entry forms were distributed to businesses throughout the Dungog Shire (in the towns of Dungog, Clarence Town, Gresford, Vacy and Paterson) in the later half of March and collection boxes are located in each town at: • Dungog: Dungog Shire Council, Dungog Country Antiques and Lovey’s Supa IGA plus Liquor • Clarence Town: Post Office • Gresford: General Store and Crossroads Café • Paterson: Service Station and River Café • Vacy: General Store Voting on-line is also easy. Go to the Chamber’s website at www.ddcc.org.au and follow the links to the 2017 Business

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Excellence category with an advertising package with the Dungog Chronicle valued at over $5,000.

Nominations/entries will close on Monday 12th April, 2017 and winners will be announced at our Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation at the Clarence Town School of Arts Hall on Saturday 2016 Outstanding Employee (Under 25 years) Award 13th May, 2017.

Winner Ruby Shumack and runner up Shae Argent

Representatives of the Dungog District Awards. You can also download the Chamber of Commerce recently had the nomination form, complete it and post it pleasure of attending the Hunter back to PO Box 210, Dungog, NSW, 2420. Chamber Business Awards at Wests City, Newcastle West with our local finalists Each year, these awards raise awareness of the contribution local businesses and following their success at our own local individuals bring to our community and business awards which took place earlier this year. reward those that have provided great service throughout the year.

This year we are also pleased to include a new category, the “Hall of Fame”.

Inductees to the Hall of Fame will be people who have made a significant contribution to business and the community over a number of years.

We also pleased to announce this year our major sponsor, the Dungog Chronicle, will generously provide the winner of the Overall Business

Some of our award winners will be eligible for inclusion in the Hunter Business Awards which will be held later in the year in Newcastle.

Thank you for participating! We look forward to receiving a load of nominations for our wonderful businesses, organisations and employees in our Shire!

Jennifer Lewis, President – Dungog District Chamber of Commerce

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Members of Gresford Vacy Junior Cricket Club have wound up another successful season on the pitch as part of the Maitland District cricket competition.

It is the second year this group of boys has come together under Colts coach Brendon Sellens and their skills continue to improve as they learn the finer points of the game.

They dominated many games throughout the season but, at times, they also had to dig deep in an effort to match it with a stronger opponent.

From next season this team will step away from the modified format of the game to play for the Colts in the under-12s comp.

The club continues to grow and is expected to field additional teams next season as young Milo and T20 Blast cricketers graduate to the modified game.

A New Year brings great New Things for our little salon.

We would like to welcome Kelly Richardson to our team as a 1st year Apprentice Hairdresser. We are all very excited to have her joining us.

Annette is training to become a Facialist to take care of all your skincare concerns and we are still offering complimentary Mini Facials while you have your hair done for the next month.

New Year also means New Looks. We will be doing lots of training over the next few months to bring you all the latest Looks & Trends so be sure to have a little change next time you’re in the salon and we will have you feeling a million dollars.

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Story and photos: Julie Hartigan

The students of Gresford Public School came together for a special celebration of Harmony Day on Wednesday, March 22.

Harmony Day is an annual event designed to promote Australia’s cultural diversity, with a focus on inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

The students dressed in the national costumes of different countries and shared a multicultural feast supplied by staff and members of the P&C association.

They also heard from Kindergarten teacher Genevieve Grace who spoke about her Tongan background and the traditions her family celebrates today and Year 1 student Pearl Ropata read the storybook Whoever You Are by Mem Fox. Year 6 student Liza Kelehear during the parade.

Taylah Joliffe and Katie Curtin-Edwards embrace cultural diversity.

Kindergarten students Charlie Hill, Billy Richardson and Kurtis Joliffe share in the spirit of the day.

Year 2 student Tillie Parish at the parade.

A new-generation Donald Trump (Sam Hartigan) embraces his Mexican neighbours (Will Craig and Darcy Locke).

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GRESFORD SHOW 2017 Saturday all was sunshine and smiles as people came to enjoy and be entertained at the 85th Gresford Show. The crowd watched the action in the Main Ring and looked through the fantastic displays in the pavilions. The horse, angora goat, cattle and poultry sections were well represented whilst the Guinea Pigs and Bunnies section proved very popular with younger visitors to the Show.

Campdraft entries were good again this year with the Jim Jupp Memorial Open Draft being taken out by Rod Moore on Cougar and the J. P. Dooley Memorial Novice Draft going to April Longridge on Top Gun. Visitors and long time Gresford Show supporters continue to be impressed and amazed by our displays including the pavilion full of exhibits completed by local school & preschool children. The winner of the Mary Kealy Memorial Trophy for the most successful exhibitor in the Main pavilion (percentage based) was Mrs Crystal Griffiths who had entered a huge 108 entries across several sections.

Colleen Litchfield was the Most successful exhibitor in the Cooking and Delma Lawrence had the Champion Jam. Even though the growing season has been very

Camyr Allyn Wines are available from your local Foodworks East Gresford The Beatty Hotel East Gresford Bowling Club Flying Duck at Vacy Yabbies Paterson Tavern And of course the major Dungog Liquor outlets You can also purchase direct online at www.camyrallynwines.com.au Or give John a call on 0417389576.

We love to catch up with old friends.

harsh there was an admiral display of fruit and vegetable with huge watermelons.

The heaviest watermelon was produced by Peter Lawrence who also claimed the Darrell Lawrence Memorial Trophy.

On Saturday afternoon the crowd was entertained by a variety of events in the main ring starting off with the Grand Parade which included some Mudrunner cars with the lovely Gresford Junior Showgirl entrants on board. Mr Richard Jones, from the Newcastle Rescue helicopter, officially opened the Show. This was followed by a demonstration of wood chopping; ag bikes; post splitting finals and the invitation Steer Ride which was won by Thomas Hudson. The night was completed with Kids Disco before the fantastic display of fireworks which is always popular with the young and young at heart.

Despite difficult weather condition leading up to the show, Gresford Show was once again a credit to the many people in the rings and pavilions who provide hours of work to make it happen. A big vote of thanks goes to all who helped in any way to make the Gresford Show the success it was, is and continues to be.

Rosalie Lawrence

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Gresford CWA News

GRESFORD SHOW 2017 one of the best ever. Wonderful weather, crowd and competitors. Thank you to all who supported our Tea Rooms, early morning for the bacon and egg rolls, hot lunches, sandwhiches and wraps to high tea.

Thank you to all our volunteers who made it happen, members, non members husbands and many friends.

WOOL, WOOL, WOOL when doing your Autumn clean up and come across wool not needed any more ½ balls etc think of us. A number of our members knit for Wrap With Love and others teach knitting at the Gresford School. We can put it to good use. Email: gresfordcwa@ gmail.com and we can arrange pick up.

SHORT STORY COMPETITION the CWA of NSW runs many cultural competitions mainly for members. However, the Junior Short Story competition is open to all juniors in two sections 8-12 and 13-18 yrs. One entry per child. The subject ..Lending a Hand.. Any extra information contact Valarie Smith: gresfordcwa@gmail.com

MAKE MINE A CUPPA Australia is an island surrounded by water. Our bodies are 50-80% water. It is an essential

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We should drink more water. (6-8glasses)

rooms, afternoon tea and a lively discussion. Come along and join us.

BRIDGE are you a social Bridge player?

We are thinking of playing twice a month on Friday afternoon commencing at 2pm. Email: gresfordcwa@gmail.com BOOK CLUB Saturday April 15, the book and we will contact you. for discussion “Black Rock, White City” by Robyn Thornton, President A.S. Patric. We meet at 3pm in the CWA

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BOILED CARROT CAKE Ingredients: 1 cup grated carrot ¾ cup raisins chopped ¾ cup water ¾ cup caster sugar 30gms butter ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ nutmeg ¾ cup self -raising flour ¾ cup plain flour ½ teaspoon bicarb soda ½ cup chopped walnuts

Method: Combine carrots, raisins, water, sugar, CWA tea rooms. Above: Afternoon tea. Below: Melanie Collingwood Boots and Liz Jones.

butter, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan; stir over heat without boiling until sugar dissolves.

Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Stir in half the sifted flours and bicarb soda, add remaining flours.

Spread into a greased and lined loaf tin. Bake in a pre-heated slow oven (160 C) approximately 1 hour or until cooked (skewer inserted in centre comes out clean). Stand 5 minutes before turning out on cake cooler.

This recipe was submitted by Betty Kelehear and can be found in the CWA cook book. Available at Gresford

Foodworks and The Gresford Store cost $13.

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A 2017 Gresford Show BBQ Thankyou

Good food, good company and a good time. This was especially the case at the 2017 Gresford Show BBQ where members of the community catered not only to the public but also made sure that the hard workers in the ring, members of the RFS, etc were not forgotten. A big thankyou to Gresford Meats, Gresford Foodworks and Dungog Bakery for making the

ordering and supplying of the essentials as easy as possible.

Bob and Sharon Halpin, Naomi Horn, John Kember, Shania Kiem, Allyn Litchfield, Tim Martin, Abbi-Lee Paul, I especially wish to thank the following Helen Russel-Brown, Tony Schultz, people for volunteering their time, their Glenda Smith, Karen and Ken Turnbull, cooking skills and their wonderful Jennie and Paul Wilson. community spirit: Peter Berghoffer, Jenny and Neil Blackwell, Rick Cannon, Again, a big thankyou to our 2017 Ailsa Cant, Shannon Cant, Donna Gresford Show BBQ volunteers.

Chisholm, Ashley Clements, Doug Daly, Rod Fletcher, Judy Grant, Matt Hall, Kel Merriman [2017 BBQ Co-Ordinator]

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Science Hub Getting Some Big Ticks

Talking critters

Wed April 12, 7.00pm EE ✓ CWA Hall, Dungog FR In a science based presentation, Dr Cameron Webb of the Uni of Sydney and Westmead Hospital will look at “Beating the bite of mosquitoes that spread Ross River virus”.

What sort of mozzies spread the virus? What are the links between local wetlands, wildlife and climate change for future outbreaks? Webb, who’s written an excellent guide to mozzie repellents, will give tips for their safe and effective use and tricks to stop the critters breeding in our backyards.

Did you know there’s a science hub based in our shire? It’s the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub, and it’s a partnership between our own Dungog Community College, the Sustaining The PROGRAM: Williams Valley group, and a bunch of terrific volunteers from across the shire.

Last year they brought us films, an NBN talk, Fizzics fun, Fungi facts and Birding excitement. A grant from Inspiring Australia got them underway, and they’ve reached hundreds at their events.

Ticks will be covered by local vet Digby Rayward.

He’ll focus on a new strain of Theileria affecting cattle but he’ll also be answering some of the questions he hears every day in his job about ticks.

Talks: 7.00pm Cost: Free! No need to book.

Other Science Hub events coming up: • ‘Power Choices’ Sat 29 April • ‘Geology of our region’ Wed 10 May

To find out more details visit the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub Facebook page or www.dungogcommunitycollege.com.au

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia and the NSW Government

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This year is looking as exciting as the last.

Their first event is Talking Critters on Wednesday 12 April where Dr Cameron Webb of the University of Sydney and

Westmead Hospital will look at “Beating the bite of mosquitoes that spread Ross River virus”. What sort of mozzies spread the virus? What are the links between local wetlands, wildlife and climate change for future outbreaks? Webb, who’s written much about mozzies including a guide to repellents, will give tips for their safe and effective use and tricks to stop the critters breeding in our backyards.

Ticks will be covered by local vet Digby Rayward. He’ll focus on a new strain of Theileria affecting cattle but he’ll also be answering some of the questions he hears every day in his job about these rascals.

On Saturday 29 April the hub and another terrific group Local Living Dungog are holding a big day about saving $$ on power bills. 'Power Choices' includes tips and techniques that every household can use, the goss on solar and metering, and a talk by CSIRO scientist Julio Braslavsky about batteries and some future developments in power.

'Power Choices' is the brainchild of Helen Rubeli, who also hopes to attract some families to join her Take Two Project, trying out some of the easy

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Sat April 29 CWA Hall, Dungog power-saving techniques over the next year and reporting back.

On Wednesday 10 May a pair of experts will dig deep into the geological history of our region (we were once a beach but it was a while back). Also coming up are a great day on the Dungog Common, some Riparian science, and the return of award winning science films.

For more details visit the Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub Facebook page or www.dungogcommunitycollege.com.au Sarah U-Brien, Manager, Dungog Shire Community Centre

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Getting to know the locals... by Noel Jupp OAM, Dip Hort, QP Dept Ag & Fisheries LOMANDRA LONGIFOLIA CMU FORM (Crazy Mixed Up Form) A few years ago Singleton Landcare engaged me to do a flora survey of several areas in their zone which included sites east of Singleton towards Gresford, Mirannie & Glennies Creek, Lambs Valley, Elderslie, Howes Valley and Putty.

We did a detailed survey of the two creeks in the Putty area and found a group of Lomandra on Putty Creek. My first reaction was the assumption that they resembled Lomandra hystrix but that they were out of place given that the growing zone for Lomandra hystrix does not extend further south than Tocal. A closer look revealed it had 2 types of leaves, one with the identifying aspects of Lomandra longifolia and the other with the identifying aspects of Lomandra hystrix. I muttered something along the lines of “crazy bloody mixed up plant” and so CMU – Crazy Mixed Up Form was borne.

I went back later in the season to collect seed and was then invited to visit a property on the western side of McCullys Gap at Muswellbrook – I cannot remember the name of the mountain but it was steep and high – the lower levels carried the regular Upper Hunter Form of Lomandra longifolia but when we reached the top we found our beloved CMU Form and I was delighted to know the Putty plants were not the only ones.

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What’s on the Shelves?

FREE Local Heritage Walks …. Bring your family, bring your visitors

by Glenda Smith

The Inconvenient Child Sharyn Killens and Lindsay Lewis This is a very powerful and important story, which tells not only of the denial of identity and acceptance of a child, but also the horror represented by Parramatta and Hay Girls’ Homes, which operated in the sixties. Sharyn Killens was the result of a relationship between a white Australian woman and a black American merchant marine after World War 2. Sharyn’s mother took limited responsibility for her, placing her in foster care (which proved to be neglectful) and then in an orphanage, where she was badly treated, but never publicly acknowledged her as her daughter.

Sharyn became a runaway and was expelled from the orphanage into her mother’s care. With her mother’s marriage in her teenage years came a new sense of rejection. She became a street kid in King’s Cross, and was eventually designated uncontrollable and ‘in moral danger’, whereupon she was sent to the harsh institution of the Parramatta Girls’ Home. Intransigence there resulted in removal to the extraordinarily brutal and militaristic Hay Girls’ Home, which had the avowed intention of breaking girls’ spirits. The inmates were not allowed to touch or make eye contact with anyone, including the guards, and were given backbreaking work to do, such as laying concrete paths and then breaking them up when they were set.

Sharyn’s story ends well, and can be witnessed on YouTube clips of her meeting her American family after years of being kept in ignorance, and on the 7:30 Report investigation into the Girls’ Homes. This book provides a grim snapshot of hidden aspects of our history, but is also the story of resilience and determination to belong.

All books reviewed are from the CWA library. They are put on a separate shelf in the library so they are easy to find plus the reviews are in a folder.

On Sunday, 23 April there will be free guided walks to coincide with the 2017 Australian Heritage Festival.

The morning walk at Blue Gum Loop in the Upper Williams will commence at 10 am and be led by our local National Parks and Wildlife Volunteer Guides. This walk features outstanding rainforest and blue gums in the World Heritage listed Barrington Tops National Park. Mike Hill from the Forestry Corporation will lead the afternoon walk at Peach Tree Park in the Upper Allyn.

A highlight of the day will be a talk given by Dr Cameron Archer, Chair Dungog Regional Tourism, about the cultural and natural history of the local area.

Please register by contacting the Dungog Shire Visitors Centre on 4992 2212 or wendyf@dungog.nsw.gov.au Ivan Skaines, Dungog Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Co-ordinator

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Gresford Billy Cart Derby Sponsored by GLENCORE – Ravensworth Operations Ready, set, go for the 2017 Gresford Billy Cart Derby on again this Easter Saturday the 15th April commencing at 9am in Park Street, East Gresford.

Everything is in place for this year’s derby. The council are working hard to get our track completed and of course the much need rain will cause some minor delays. But the council ensures us that everything will be right on the day.

Operations, who are again our Major sponsor along with the generosity of the Beatty Hotel East Gresford and of course our friends at the Good Guys, East Maitland who are back again this year with a 42” Flatscreen HDTV and DVD player for our raffle.

This is a fun filled day for the family to watch some crazy and some fantastic Billy cart designs all racing down the main street of East Gresford. This year So much is happening as we now get we have lots of new and exciting events closer, we have had meetings with NBN to ensure everyone has a great time. If who will be advertising for us and the you don’t have time to build a billy cart Dungog Rodeo which runs in the as we are offering you a chance to bid on afternoon after the Derby. We are excited a seat to race a billy cart down our about running the TV commercials as this raceway. We have two rides for auction will help our crowd numbers and of in the morning for the kids and two mid course this will flow on to our local morning for dad or mum, you get a groups who are running stalls and raffles chance to experience the thrill of to raise money for their own competing and racing a billy cart. We organisations. Lake Mitre10 Toronto have now have a podium for our winners and become one of our great supporters, this of course champagne will be popped to year they are providing us with a large spray the kids just like at Bathurst, of number of items for our Monster Raffle, course our bottles will be filled with soda things like a pressure washer, BBQ, indoor water supplied by Petersen’s Champagne waterfalls and a great number of other in the Hunter Valley. items totalling over $1000. We are so lucky to have them on board. Events like Old favourites will be back, try your arm in the gumboot throwing competition, ours only exist because of the generosity of companies like Glencore Ravensworth place a bet on the Pony Poo lotto, shop

in the many and varied markets, watch the Amazing Jonathan perform. The Easter Bunny will be here again this year handing out chocolates and Easter eggs and I understand he will be bringing his own very special Easter Egg billy cart, all thanks to Lake Mitre 10 Toronto. When it’s all over sit and relax with a cold drink in the historic Beatty Hotel and listen to the live music. If you want more excitement head over to the Dungog Rodeo starting mid afternoon and running through to midnight. Have a great Easter in the Dungog Shire.

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