Gresford News November 2023

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News of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys

New Community Park Residents The Gresford Community Park has some new residents – Kangaroo and Honeyeater by Jimmy Rix. Get to know the new residents at the Community sausage sizzle at the park on November 17th. ... read the story on page 9 The Gresford News is a Gresford District Community Group project. Circulation 800 – Donations appreciated and most welcome. Thank you!

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Gresford News Notices REMEMBRANCE DAY Sat 11 November 10.45 am The Gresford RSL Sub Branch in conjunction with the Gresford Community Group will be conducting a Remembrance Day Service on the 11th November 2023 commencing at 10.45 am sharp at the Gresford Memorial in front of the School of Arts.

All are invited to attend the Ceremony.

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Local Produce Market The Gresford District Community Group is planning to start a market at the Gresford Community Park in 2024.

If you have locally produced goods you are interested to sell in town, please send an email to: gresfordcommunity group2311@outlook.com

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BOOK YOUR BBQ DATE A courtesy board has been provided at the barbeque in the community park. If you are planning a function please use this to post the details and avoid clashes. Several functions are already on the board.

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PETER EVANS & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS

Seeking Interest in Community Activities in the Therese Doyle Hall

Fri 17 Nov, 6pm, Gresford Arboretum

The Gresford District Community Group invites written proposals from community groups or individuals who may be interested in using the Therese Doyle Hall in 2024.

The Gresford District Community Group would like to invite all members of our community to the inaugural return of the Community Dinners at the recently completed Arboretum.

The Therese Doyle Hall is located at 12 Park Street Gresford and is surrounded by The Gresford Community Park and Arboretum.

Meet the newly formed Committee and other residents of our river valleys.

Delight in the beautiful setting of the Arboretum and celebrate the unveiling of the park’s new sculpture.

Please include in your Proposal: How you intend to use the Hall How the community may benefit How you may contribute to the ongoing maintenance and costs of the Hall

Join us, on Friday November 17th from 6pm for a free sausage sizzle and get up to date with all the latest happenings in our community and find out about the Committee’s new focus for the future.

Please feel free to contact any member of the Gresford District Community Group committee should you need assistance.

Please ensure all proposals are submitted to: gresfordcommunity group2311@outlook.com All submissions are to be received before 30th November, 2023

Bring your own drinks and chair, be charmed by old friends and new and the Arboretum at twilight. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please RSVP for catering purposes to Vanessa via email at gresfordcommunitygroup2311 @outlook.com

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Contributions $2 per month or an annual donation of $22 (11 editions) can be made to Gresford Community Group Inc BSB 932000 Acc No 500039698.

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Coastal Multi Species Pasture Forum

Heads Up at Bowlo!

Join us 0n 4 November at Hanleys Creek, We are fortunate enough to be joined in Dungog, for a dive into multi species our discussion by Dr Christine Jones, planting in the NSW coastal context. who has seen it all, all over the world, and lives in a coastal NSW catchment.

If you live east of the divide and have She won't have her usual powerpoint; tried a multi species mix for your but will be sharing her experiences – pasture, or as a cover or interrow, this just like you. event is for you. So often, what works

The Gresford singles champion honour board will be updated to read ‘2023 – G.K.Smith’. The archives will show that G.K.Smith defeated I.G.Griffiths 25 to 22 in a close final.

out west, or overseas, doesn't always turn out like the photos, and people give up after the first year. But not you.

This event is designed to start nutting out what DOES work, to learn from the successes and 'failures' encountered on the journey, and to inspire your work to keep improving your profitability and the health of your land.

This forum is a facilitated discussion.

It will be very different to your typical field day or workshop. Instead, we will come together as a community of practice and learn from the experiences in the room as we move through all the ins and outs of growing multi species mixes; from planting methods, to seed mixes and seed dressings, to measures of success. As well as discussing the practicalities, the day will start to push some boundaries of what coastal multi species plantings could look like, and be based in some of the latest science.

This fantastic networking opportunity will be enhanced by an epic local produce lunch put on by our hosts, Ethical Farmers. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

The discussion will be facilitated by Lee Fieldhouse of Island Biologicals.

Lee often serves as a primary touchstone for people wanting to try growing practices new to them, such as multi species plantings; and through his work has also become well connected with research and people who are pushing frontiers in this space. He is interested in bringing it all together so we can get a boost in productivity for the east coast.

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Smith held a 19 to 7 lead after 15 ends.

Griffiths mounted an epic and spirited counter attack winning ends 16 to 24 by 15 to 2 and going ahead 22 to 21. But then Smith recovered to win 25 to 22 after 27 ends.

G.K.Smith is Graeme Smith, one of Gresford’s great club champions, with 10 singles titles spanning 33 years. And I.G.Griffiths is Ingrid Griffiths who could have been the first woman in the club’s history to win the championship.

As things turned out it was not to be her day. Graeme’s experience and skill enabled him to hang on and win.

Congratulations Graeme on another title and also Ingrid for getting so close. It was an extraordinary, exciting and memorable final.

The shire bowls tournament, kindly hosted by Clarence Town, saw Gresford teams contest the pairs, triples and fours finals. Ingrid and Ben Griffiths, husband and wife super couple, prevailed in the

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What's On the Shelves?

by Glenda Smith

The Bitterroots C. J. Box

Cassie Dewell is the subject of a series of novels by Box, who is also the author of the popular Joe Pickett mysteries. One of these, Breaking Point, was reviewed here recently. Cassie is a private investigator, and like Joe Pickett, works in the mountainous north-western states of the USA, which are familiar territory to the writer.

This book is set in Montana, where Cassie is starting to establish her business, but she is not yet successful enough to pick and choose her jobs. A lawyer she owes some financial loyalty to sends her into the backblocks to confirm the evidence of a case of child molestation she is working on, and Cassie enters a world of tyranny and corruption, when she comes up against the Kleinsasser family, who have accused one of their own.

pairs; Trevor Bird, Lee Collison and Brett ‘Pup’ Pratten, a formidable threesome, blitzed the triples; the Will Osmond, Mick Kealey, Tommy Everett, Brett Pratten combination were too good in the fours. Well done all finalists. You did us proud. Go Gresford!

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Cassie is diligent and creative, but almost out of her depth in the environs of the Kleinsassers, who have most of the township on a string. The narrative has enough twists and tension to keep the reader interested even though the execution of it does not seem as polished as the previously reviewed novel. Perhaps the landscape’s dominance had much to do with that. Here, there is a backdrop of forest fires to add an element of menace, but generally Cassie is not tuned in to the natural world. However, she is an admirable character who sustains the story.

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

Also have a look in the street library.

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I noticed the Okro soup (it’s name in Ghana) was bright green last time I was in Ghana. Usually it is a dull green, but I was there in the wet season so it was fresh. It is so loved they dry it so it can be used all year around.

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The Kangaroo and Honeyeater find a home

Gresford has received an amazing sculpture, Kangaroo and Honeyeater by Jimmy Rix, through the generosity of Sculpture on the Farm and other donors.

The Kangaroo and Honeyeater made their

way from Fosterton and with the help of many friends of the arboretum and under the watchful eye of Phillipa and John Graham, were installed adjacent to the Arboretum and Gazebo in the Gresford

Community Park. The students from Gresford School have been invited to give the sculpture a name which will be announced at the Community sausage sizzle on 17 November.

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Regen Journey Local farmer features in Landcare Farming Video Series in the Hunter Hunter Region Landcare Network has produced a three part video series about Peter Dreyer, Gresford Landcare member and farmer who is putting soil health and ecology first in his production, to inspire all of us for a better future.

In this captivating three-part documentary, viewers are invited on a transformative journey with a former engineer from Sydney as he ventures into the world of farming, navigating the challenges and rewards that come with stewardship of the land. Along the way, the series delves into the innovative methods of regenerative agriculture, offering insights and revelations about sustainable farming and our intricate relationship with the environment.

From urban landscapes to droughtstricken fields, and finally to rejuvenated pastures, this series is an intimate and inspiring look into one man’s commitment to working in harmony with nature. visit: www.hunterlandcare.org.au/ landcare-farming-video-series-inthe-hunter

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Get the Bat Facts Flying-foxes & microbats are known for their important work in pest control, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds for the regeneration of our forests but their presence close to communities is also a hotly contested topic.

Nine flying-fox camps have been monitored in Dungog Shire since 2012 as part of the Commonwealth Government’s National Flying-fox Monitoring Program. While many of the flying-fox camps are located in less populated areas a number are closer to the population centres of Dungog, Clarence Town and Gresford.

Meet our amazing Bats Sat 25 Nov 4-6pm James Theatre Dungog

Blatchford, acting No bats No forest! What is it that makes thesebat amazingcoordinator of our flying creatures so important in our environment. Leading experts on flying foxes & microbats will help us uncover these... region's wildlife rescue organisation WINC Dr Peggy Eby leading conservation biologist & & ide researcher (Wildlife in Need of Care).

And Bill as FREE EVENT Nat Blatchford Acting bat coordinator WINC Wildlife in Need of Care Dowling, ecologist and consultant who Amy Rowles microbat specialist has been researching our local microbats Bill Dowling Ecologist & Consultant will tell us about the will tell us about local flying-fox camps. local camps

Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas Hub is bringing some leading flying-fox and microbat researchers to Dungog to discuss the scientific framework of management questions and to find out more about these important endangered The free public event will be on species that are battling habitat loss, Saturday 25 November 4-6pm at the food insecurity and increased heat stress. James Theatre, Dungog.

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This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia and the NSW Government

Guests will include Dr Peggy Eby, a leading flying-fox conservation biologist, researcher and author based in Sydney.

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Oktoberfest at the Beatty

Hotel Beatty's Emily Lawler kicking off the pub's Oktoberfest celebrations

Saturday 14th October saw The Hotel Beatty celebrate all things Bavaria.

Souvenir half steins full of Hefe Weissbier, Kristallweizen, Pills and Kristal Weissbier were in high demand. In the kitchen, Pork Schnitzel, Bratwurst Hotdogs, Pork Knuckle, Sauerkraut, Red cabbage,

A strudel between two pork knuckles. Max Tanner, Emily Lawler and Bernie Lawler strutting their stuff Oktoberfest style at the Beatty.

Strudels and Giant Pretzels were walking out the door! In the fashion department, the Frauleines were Wunderbar with the Oomph pah pahs keeping time with the music. On the dancefloor the blokes were slapdancing in their Ledehosen between steins!

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Gresford & District Landcare Group

Gresford District Landcare met at the beautiful property of Ron & Christine Andrews at Torryburn for its October meeting. Being the first of the evening meetings during daylight savings months, we were able to enjoy the end of the day, overlooking beautiful countryside whilst enjoying a talk given by James Kater and his colleague, Muk from Biocarbon, a local company which produces biocarbon products, wood vinegar and bio char that

have many practical benefits for industry, including agriculture.

The presentation was particularly focused on the agricultural benefits of bio char. James explained that this product can be added to stock feed, can be used as soil conditioner, stimulating soil biota, sequestering carbon, improving water holding capacity, thereby contributing to sustainable

agriculture by reducing dependency on chemicals. All agreed that it is a very exciting prospect for the advancement in regenerative farming methods.

After the presentation, the committee provided the usual sausage sizzle which was enjoyed by all.

The next Landcare meeting will be held on November 13 at 5pm. Phone Penny Kater for details, 0488 371 589

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Local History Stories

By Ivan Skaines, Secretary, Gresford District Historical Society

DEFENCE CORPS - Plans for Formation in Newcastle Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate - Thursday 8 May 1941, Page 6 Military officers, officers of the Returned Soldiers' Volunteer Defence Corps, and a special representative of Major-General Heane met in Newcastle yesterday and discussed the part Newcastle will play in the Volunteer Defence Corps or Home Guard. As announced by the Minister for the Army (Mr. Spender) on Tuesday.

It was decided to go ahead with the formation of the corps in Newcastle. The necessary forms for enlistment are expected to be available by the weekend.

These, it is understood, will be distributed to the various centres. Men between 18 and 65, it is understood, will be accepted, providing they can pass a medical test. It is not expected, though, that men over 55 will be called on for the more active work.

Enrolment in the corps, it is understood, will not exempt men of military age from becoming liable for registration or being called up for military duty under a section of the Defence Act. It will

provide an opportunity for those persons in which it had been formed; to defend in reserved occupations to do a little vulnerable areas and key posts. training in the use of arms and other This month’s photo shows the Eccleston military measures.

Volunteer Defence Corps around 1941 It was stated yesterday that the corps will with the photo courtesy of, and most of welcome as many of the old Diggers as it the men named by, Ruby Lawrence (née can obtain; it will cater also for eligible Archinal) who was born at Shellbrook, civilians and members of rifle clubs.

Eccleston. They are (left to right): The main objective of the corps, an official said, was to defend the locality

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Unidentified Bob Murrell Hugh Lawrence Alf Archinal (Ruby’s father) Knox Jarrett (my grandfather) Harry Watts Unidentified

I tried searching Trove for an article about the Eccleston Volunteer Defence Corps or even another local group, but I couldn’t find any relevant stories probably because the Maitland Mercury editions around World War II haven’t been digitised and the Dungog Chronicle didn’t have any relevant articles.

Please contact me on 0428 258 464 if you can provide names for the unidentified men.

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And the Annual General Meeting of the Gresford District Historical Society will be held on Saturday, 11 November at 1pm at the Therese Doyle Hall, Park Street, East Gresford. All very welcome – we already have nominations for all the Committee positions so you can safely attend the meeting without worrying you will be given a job!

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Connect and Support through the Gresford RSL Whether you have retired from service from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) (Permanent or Reserve Service) or are still serving, joining RSL NSW means so much more than being invited to events.

It’s not just what you get as a valued member, it’s also about what you can do for other veterans too.

The ADF and Armed Forces are a family of committed people who thrive on camaraderie and friendship. After transitioning from service, that bond is continued via your local RSL NSW sub-branch. Staying connected to people who understand what you have been through is the most valuable support an ADF member can have.

help you lead a productive and connected life.

What you’ll receive: • A membership badge that is recognised by veterans across Australia • A free, quarterly membership magazine • Services and support for you and your family • Connection to camaraderie and mateship Stay connected by joining RSL NSW using the online form at https://rslnsw. org.au/get-involved/become-a-member/ (or by completing a PDF if you prefer at the same site).

Membership is free and once your One of the biggest benefits of joining application is received you will be added RSL NSW is being connected to other members of the Defence family and your to the Gresford RSL Sub Branch email distribution list and receive up to date local community. information including Ex- Service On top of that, RSL NSW can help you Organisation material. transition from service-to-civilian life, employment and introduce members to If you require any further information please contact Secretary Glenn Wall on the many services that our partner charities, RSL LifeCare, provide that will 0428 389 462 or gdwall@bigpond.net.au

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Council Happenings

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

5 Steps to being bushfire prepared The bush fire season is officially upon us, and with forecasts for a hot and dry El Nino summer ahead, it’s time to do what we can to stay safe by being prepared with a bush fire plan.

We have unfortunately already seen plenty of fire action in our local community with numerous state forest and road closures put in place during the week of 18th September due to fires burning in the Allyn River and Bee Box areas.

Five simple steps you can put in place now will help protect your property, including: 1 • Trim overhanging trees and shrubs.

2 • Mow your grass and remove your cuttings. Have a cleared area around your home.

3 • Remove material and objects that can burn around your house such as doormats, wood piles, outdoor furniture and mulch.

4 • Clear and remove all the leaves and debris from around your house and your gutters.

5 • Be prepared! Have some sturdy hose or hoses that will reach all the way around your house.

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DUNGOG LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Are you interested in joining a book club?

• Environmental Citizen of the year • Senior Sports Award (over18 years of age) • Junior Sports Award (18 years of age and under) • Volunteer (as an individual) Service to the Community

undertaken by Council.

Sugarloaf Road: Pavement and guardrail works undertaken by Council.

Clarence Town Road, Rens Street to Mary Street: Pavement and line marking works undertaken by Council Durham Road, East Gresford: Roadworks Nominations can be made by individuals undertaken by contractor. or organisations, and should focus on Parks Street, East Gresford: Guardrail achievements in the 2023 year. To find works undertaken by Council. out more or to complete a nomination Gresford Road, south of Fishers Hill form, please visit our website: Road: Tree removal, pavement and www.dungog.nsw.gov.auDungog Shire drainage works undertaken by Council.

Council extraordinary council meeting Mates Bridge Replacement: Bridge works undertaken by contractor.

Wednesday 18 October 2023: Ryan’s Bridge Replacement: Road Sculpture On The Farm approach works undertaken by Council.

Acquisitive Prize 2023 Middlebrook Bridge Replacement: Road approach works undertaken by Council.

Sculpture on the Farm’s Acquisitive Prize Jordan Bridge Replacement: Road for 2023 has been determined and the approach works undertaken by Council.

Acquisitive Prize to be donated to Chesworths Bridge Replacement: Road Dungog Shire Council is “UFO Utopia” approach works undertaken by Council.

by Nigel Dobson.

Dusodie Bridge Replacement: Bridge works undertaken by contractor.

The 2023 Sculpture on the Farm (SOF) was held over the October long weekend Dowlings Bridge Replacement: Road approach works undertaken by Council. officially opened on Friday 27th Kingfisher Creek Bridge Replacement: September 2023.

Bridge works undertaken by contractor.

Like previous years for Acquisition Ashards Bridge Replacement: Road Prizes, the selection was focused on the approach works undertaken by Council ability of the sculpture and location to be a point of interest from either afar or Sealed Road Maintenance on discovery.

Tar Patching: Fosterton Road, Torryburn Road, Webbers Creek Road, MR128, Safety considerations and suitability for RR7778, Lennoxton Road, Limeburners public display were also considered as Creek Road, Fishers Hill Road, Cory well as durability for maintenance and Creek Road, Flat Tops Road, Chichester longevity of the sculpture.

Dam Road and Black Camp Creek Road.

Roadside Slashing: Paterson River Road, Council acknowledged the incredible work by Dobson and congratulated him Allyn River Road, Salisbury Road and RR7764. for winning the Acquisitive Prize.

Shoulder Maintenance: Fishers Hill Road, The Sculpture on the Farm organisers RR7764 and Webbers Creek Road. were also thanked for once again Drainage Maintenance: Sugarloaf Road. facilitating a wonderful event, which is a Guardrail Maintenance: MR101, RR7778 highlight on the shire’s annual event and MR301 calendar.

Our Librarians are starting up a book club being held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at the newly refurbished library. The first was held last Wednesday night and was a great success.

Council resolved to liaise with Sculpture on the Farm and Dobson in relation to If you love reading and discussing all things books, join the club next month! installation of the sculpture in the coming months.

Bookings are not required, just turn up!

AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Nominations for the 2024 Australia Day Awards are now open and will close on Friday, 24 November 2023. Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations and teams in the following award categories: • Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year

Works Progress Report

Council acknowledged the tremendous progress Council staff have made in the delivery of capital works during the month of September 2023, including:

Road and Bridge Construction Duke Street, Clarence Town: Pavement, kerb and gutter works undertaken by Council.

Clarence Town Road Segment 6: Pavement, drainage and earthworks

Unsealed Road Maintenance Maintenance Grade - Keppies Road, Lambs Valley Road, Chichester Road, Webbers Creek Road, Black Camp Road, Black Camp Creek Road, Goldmine Road and Flat Tops Road.

Gravel/Sheet Maintenance - Keppies Road.

Bridge, Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Park & Reserve Upgrades: Bennett Park Carpark, Bennett Park Drainage Upgrades, Paterson Sports Ground Entrance, Village Green Playground Construction, Bruyn Park Facility Upgrade and Camping to Common Trail Construction.

G resford News • November 2023

The

Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson

Gresford News November Crossword

Weekly Sunday Services: 8.30am St Paul’s Paterson 10.30am St Anne’s Gresford

St Mary-on-Allyn 3 Services per year, time: TBA Thursdays: Morning Prayer 9.00am St Pauls Paterson Enquiries Incumbent: Revd. Mary Horn 0418 611 778

email: bandmhorn@outlook.com Associate Priest: Fr Peter Rothnie 0438 413 007 email: 2cmdi@bigpond.com

Gresford

Congregational Church 30 Durham Rd Gresford

Services Each Sunday 10.30am ALL WELCOME

Crossword kindly provided by Russel Jessop.

Catholic Parish of Gresford Mass at St. Helen's, East Gresford Saturday – 5:30 pm (except 2nd Sat. of month) Thursday – 9.30am Mass at Sacred Heart, Summer Hill Sunday – 11:30 am (2nd Sunday of month) All enquiries to Fr. Andrew Doohan, Parish Priest, on 4992 1477 or dungog.parish@mn.catholic.org.au November 2023 crossword answers

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