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News of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys

“Belles of St. Mary’s” (on Allyn) Photograph made into a Christmas card, November 23, 1969. This image was scanned from a film negative in the Athel D'Ombrain collection held by Cultural Collections, University of Newcastle and supplied by Ivan Skaines (Gresford & District Historical Society, Trevallyn).

Who are the “Belles of St. Mary’s”? If you know could you please contact Ivan Skaines on 0428 258 464, ivan_skaines@bigpond.com

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Lost Paterson and Allyn Valleys

Official opening of the Summer Hill Bridge, Paterson River Recognising the 91 years of service provided by the wooden Bruxner Bridge over the Paterson River at Summer Hill.

The Maitland Daily Mercury Sat 5 Apr 1930. Page 2 There was a large assemblage at the recently constructed bridge over the Paterson River, at Summer Hill this afternoon, when the official opening was performed by Hon. Walter Bennett, M.L.A. Councillor E. Bowden, President of Bolwarra Shire Council presided over the gathering.

The bridge is built square to the centre line of the road and consists of three spans, two of thirty feet and one centre span of thirty-five feet, measured centre to centre of piers and abutments. The roadway is 16 feet 6 inches in the clear between kerb logs. Constructed upon concrete piers, the flooring consists of four inch sawn planks running full length of the bridge, securely fastened by 3-8 inch square spikes to the girders, which, in the outer are 12 inches by 14 inches by 35 feet. The whole of the work, which

Photo courtesy Paterson Historical Society (ref phs220).

was carried out to the satisfaction of the shire engineer, Mr. Lindsay, is high class and reflects credit upon all who were in any way responsible for the erection of the bridge.

The erection of the bridge has been the subject of much agitation for the past 40 years, as the river at this spot was rendered impassable after heavy rain, and travellers were obliged to make a

long detour. It will be of undoubted benefit to the residents on either side of the river, ensuring as it does, communication with the town, and should also be a great convenience to those desiring to travel stock to the Maitland Saleyards.

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Clay court tennis for junior players in Gresford photographs with a special meaning for those with family ties or who retain fond memories of the Gresford District) is available from the Gresford District Historical Society for $25. Please contact Delma Lawrence on 4938 9589 for more information and for payment and collection. The book would make a perfect Christmas gift for anyone with an interest in the history of the area.

The Society will have a stall coinciding with the NSW Local Government Elections at the Polling Booth at the Gresford School of Arts on Saturday, 4 December and this and other Society publications will be available.

The December meeting of the Gresford District Historical Society will held on Saturday, 11 December commencing at 6 pm at the Therese Doyle Hall, Park Street, East Gresford and new members are always welcome. There will be Members’ Christmas Shindig following the business meeting and those attending are asked to please bring some food to share.

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Gresford Tennis Club is restoring one of its original clay courts to play on and local Tennis Australia Club Professional, Chris Herden, is excited.

“Clay courts may not be as plentiful as their hardcourt cousins in Australia but with one in three ATP/WTA professional tournaments played on the dirt, aspiring junior players will need to come to grips with this surface if they’re to excel” Chris, a former top ranked NSW junior player and USA college representative, conducts Tennis Australia ANZ Hot Shots junior coaching and Matchplay in Gresford and Upper Hunter "Having a local clay court to play and train on will be a huge bonus for children as three Australian junior championships take place every year and feature each of the Grand Slam surfaces – clay, grass and hardcourt."

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Paterson Allyn Garden Group The Paterson Allyn Garden Group has had a prominent and successful year under the umbrella of Garden Clubs Australia (GCA). Janie Chandler has been elected onto the board of GCA, Lisa Connors from Dungog has received national recognition in the annual photographic competition and Fiona Lambell from Vacy has had her photographic work chosen for the front page of a national photographic booklet.

Liz Jones, Lynne Schreiber, Judy Grant, Christine Walker, in Jill Nyquist's historical garden East Maitland..

GCA is a very large organization with almost 800 affiliated gardening groups throughout Australia and Norfolk Island.

Their primary object is to extend the culture and knowledge of gardening into the wider community for the benefit of all citizens and to support charities with financial assistance and or gardening support. PAGG is currently raising funds for the Dungog Palliative Care Unit.

GCA are currently involved with Weedscan Project, conducted by the Centre of Invasive Species Solutions and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. The project aims to identify all weeds in Australia via an online app and this in turn will be a fit for purpose community weed management tool.

Photo by Lisa Connors.

PAGG has just met in a stunning garden in Maitland for the first time since May. We have managed to keep interest flowing with monthly zoom meetings, however there is nothing quite like a wander through beautiful gardens and face to face contact with like-minded friends.

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Food chat with Fiona...

In the Middle East Spinach is often added to ‘salads’– warm to cool Mine has gone crazy with the warmth vegetable-based concoctions that are part after a winter of waiting, suddenly I have of any spread. spinach everywhere. I love the robust flavour of silverbeet.

Try this: sauté until sweet onions, garlic and a small chunk of cinnamon in a The spinach they use in India for the good glug of olive oil, throw in shredded famous Palak Paneer is always English spinach leaves and cooked beans (white, Spinach. Even on the edge of the Thar Desert where I lived, it would grow fast and kidney or borlotti) a tablespoon of tomato paste if you have it. Cook until be available through the heat of summer. the spinach is just wilted and still bright.

Now we need a thousand ways to make Take off the heat and let cool, add a glug silverbeet into something special while of red wine vinegar or lemon juice "et everything else comes to maturity. voila" a salad or side.

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The classic is a spinach pie. I always made them rich with caramelised onion, garlic and bacon, chunks of feta really set them off. Wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry and you have a classic, time poor go for the frozen puff sheets. My boys loved this when kids and introduced some of their non-green eating mates to it, who ate it with relish much to their Mum’s disbelief.

OR same idea: glug olive oil, sauté until sweet onions, garlic, oregano, add spinach, wilt and then cool. Add chunks of feta and there you have another delicious salad.

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Scorpions 10 year presentation

As end-of-season presentations get under way, five junior Scorpions have been honoured for their long-term commitment to Gresford Vacy Football Club.

Under-15s players River Rowles, Lochlan Fitzpatrick and Sam Hartigan and All-Age Men players Tom Doyle and Toby Carter have each notched up 10 playing years with the Scorpions.

In a new club tradition, president Jim Doyle presented the players with commemorative jackets that acknowledge their 10-year playing careers.

“It is so great for the whole club to see this commitment from our juniors,” Doyle said. “These five players represent what this club is all about. They might not know it, but they have become role models for our younger players.”

Doyle praised the teenagers for their commitment to the club on and off the field. “Four of these guys are also accredited referees and they give back to the club every Saturday by leading our junior games,” he said.

“Hopefully our younger players will see these guys proudly wearing their jackets

and they’ll also want to reach 10 years – or more – with the Scorpions. Ideally, they’ll be inspired to be Scorps for life.”

playing careers in the U6s in 2012 and

River, Sam and Lochlan started their

their first run in the U6 side of 2011.

Tom and Toby, who have actually recorded 11 years with the Scorpions, had

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Gresford And District Community Group News For some time the Group has been looking to revitalise the use of its property at 12 Park Street. Originally home to the local Girl Guides, the Therese Doyle Hall has now been the home of the Gresford District Historical Society for some years. And, of course the rear of the block houses the fast growing Gresford Arboretum.

Following extensive discussions with the Committee of the Sporting Complex and the Gresford/Vacy Soccer Club, it has been decided to provide a car park at the front of the block for approximately 40 cars, to take the overflow parking from Toby Addison checking out the new car park fence, watched by Mum, Xanthe, and Grandmother, Carolyn the Sporting Complex on busy days. At discussion, it was decided that this title Complex for the construction of an other times it will also be used for would encompass the various multiple extra junior soccer field to relieve the visitors and workers at the Historical uses being developed on the site. pressure early on Saturday mornings Society and Arboretum. during the soccer season, when playing Finally, the Group is delighted to After discussions with the Dungog areas are at a premium. We hope to acknowledge the most generous Council, a sturdy fence has been erected progress the construction once the from old power poles sitting in concrete Sporting Complex completes its current donation from the Gresford Landcare Group of $5,000 for the construction of 3 cradles, to divide the car park off from building program. picnic tables around the children’s the rest of the site, thus ensuring that playground and arboretum. It is At its most recent meeting in November, the rest of the site is car-free. Many anticipated that users of the Sporting the Group decided on a name for the 12 thanks to new member, James Slack, for Complex will find these a useful amenity, Park Street property.

The Therese Doyle the use of his truck to assist the process.

Hall will retain its name, but the property especially once the construction of the The Group has offered the use of the proposed gazebo, complete with as a whole is being renamed “The central part of the site to the Sporting barbecues, has been completed.

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Xmas meeting Gresford CWA will take place on Thursday, 2nd December at 9.30am In the CWA rooms, 12 Durham Road, East Gresford. A Xmas themed morning tea will be served.

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On the Shelves...

by Glenda Smith Sweet Tooth

by Ian McEwen This is an interesting novel in terms of both construction and content. The main character, Serena Frome, is a beautiful but naïve young woman from a privileged background, who is recruited for the Secret Service. She finds the job very dull, partly because as a woman she is expected to do only clerical hack work, (and once even cleaning work in a very dirty ‘safe house’) but she is eventually given a special assignment to liaise with a writer the Service hopes will promote their point of view.

McEwen uses the Cold War and the IRA bombings as a background, but his focus is more on the mechanics of propaganda. The Secret Service does not come off as a highminded organisation. In fact it is undermined in this novel by pettiness and jealousy, which may reflect its true nature as a human institution – very distant from the glamour of a James Bondian world. Serena is manipulated by several men, including the writer she is supposed to be manipulating. She, like us, is ultimately a Reader. The intrigue of the novel comes from her sense of ominousness, and a surprising denouement which is as much about writing as plot development.

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OUR COMMUNITY IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY. This year, our focus has been to suppress the virus and deliver the vaccine, continue to guarantee the essential services that we rely on and protect and secure Australia’s interests in a challenging world.

Our Government has been taking all possible steps to protect lives and livelihoods, including unprecedented support for health care and mental health.

We are in a stronger position to recover than most countries. The next stage in our plan to secure Australia’s economic recovery includes: • Incentives for investment, jobs, new apprenticeships, and skills training.

• More infrastructure - including roads, rail, bridges, dams and electricity transmission.

• Substantial new investment in aged care, health, mental health, and the NDIS. If there are any issues of a Federal nature you wish to raise with me, please feel free to contact me via mail, email or contact my office.

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Dianella ~ Gresford Arboretum plant, perfect for mass plantings, and growing to 30-50cm high and 30cm wide. Dianella adds interest to all kinds of gardens, may be used as feature planting, border plant or understory to a tree. The large native flax lily plants are stunning when grown in a pot.

welcome colour to an autumn garden

These low maintenance plants are suitable for most soils, but prefer a welldrained soil enriched with leaf mould and compost. Dianellas form clumps and grow from rhizomes under the ground.

Dianellas can be massed planted or used with complementary plants like liriope, Lomandra or mondo grass.

According to Australian Nation Botanic Gardens, indigenous Australians ate the roots and the blue fruits of some species, and found the strappy leaves were suitable for weaving to produce nets, cords, bags, and similar goods.

When planted as ground cover the evergreen strappy foliage is very striking, often looks like a fountain with the long Dianella – Scientific name: Dianella spp. strappy leaves emerging from a central Family: Asphodelaceae point to a soft cascade. When in full flower they make a stunning display, the These native strappy leafed Australian long slim flower stems bloom in spring plants are also known as blueberry lily, and summer with spires of tiny starblue flax lily or black anther flax lily. shaped flowers in a range from deep blue Many of the garden cultivars are grown to purple inflorescences. Although not from four of the native strains: Dianella necessary the flower stems can be caerulea, Dianella revoluta, Dianella trimmed back after flowering. If the prunina, and Dianella tasmanica. flowering stems are left on the plant, they Named after the Greek goddess for develop into clusters of unmistakable hunting, Dianella is a fantastic landscape bright blue-purple glossy berries, adding

An easygoing plant and very tolerant to drought and frost and generally troublefree. Birds including parrots are also attracted by the fruit. And looks and compliments any vase of flowers.

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Sculpture on the Farm acquisitive prizes

Presenting 'Kelpie' to Mayor John Connors is Chair Sculpture on the Farm Philippa Graham and Committee Member, Phillip Napier.

Photograph by Aithyn Grove

The Sculpture on the Farm committee was thrilled to donate the two Sculpture on the Farm 2021 Acquisitive Prize-winning sculptures. Kelpie by Jimmy Rix, will be situated outside the Visitors Information Centre, while Sowelu Two by Jen Mallinson will be at the Dungog Common.

This brings to six the number of sculptures donated: A Thought is a Ripple by Gavin Vitullo, is in Common Creek (opposite Gate 4), Nothin’ But Sky by Braddon Snape 2018 at Lions Park and Theatre of the Shadow by Peter Tilley, the 2019 Acquisitive Prize, will be placed in the updated library.

Jen Mallinson with 'Sowelu Two' winner of a Sculpture on the Farm 2021 Acquisitive Prize

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Council Happenings DUNGOG SHIRE COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 17 November 2021, 6pm Dungog Shire Council meets on the third Wednesday of every month from February – December. Meetings are livestreamed via council’s Facebook page facebook.com/dungogcouncil and meeting agendas and minutes can be found on council’s website dungog.nsw.gov.au

PV and battery storage) on council buildings. Assets include: • Council Administration Building • Works Depot • Dungog Swimming Pool • Clarence Town Swimming Pool

The audit is an important first step in addressing council’s pledge under the Cities Power Partnership to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings through installation of renewable This meeting marks the final meeting for energy infrastructure, as well as this term of council. In Dungog Shire, contributing to council’s actions to this term commenced in September 2017 reduce its energy consumption and and will conclude on 4 December 2021, minimise carbon emissions. when local government elections are Conducted by Ecosave, it’s anticipated held across NSW. The first meeting of that the recommendations of the audit, the new council will be held on including Energy Conservation Measures Wednesday 22 December 2021.

(ECMs) for each asset, will enable We thank the current councillors for council to consider an energy efficiency their service to the Dungog Shire action plan for the future. community and wish them every success REVIEW OF THE DUNGOG LOCAL in all future endeavours.

Please find following a selection of highlights from this month’s meeting:

WASTE STRATEGY

Following completion of a Waste Audit earlier this year, Dungog Shire Council ENERGY AUDIT OF COUNCIL ASSETS has extended its agreement with MRA Dungog Shire Council has commissioned Consulting to complete a review of the Dungog Waste Strategy, in partnership an Energy Audit to investigate the with council staff. installation of renewable energy (solar

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Based on recommendations from the Waste Audit, this will involve: • A review of the NSW EPA Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 and the draft Action Plan released by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE).

• An update of council’s waste management goals and targets for diversion of waste from landfill to align with national and state strategies.

• Development of comprehensive indicators to assess existing infrastructure (Dungog Waste Management Facility) and the cost of waste services.

• Formulation of a range of actions to address council’s service needs, infrastructure needs and the achievement of strategy objectives.

• A Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) implementation cost benefit analysis; and • Specific considerations and objectives to combat illegal dumping.

It is anticipated the draft Waste Review will be available for council consideration in February 2022. ...continued over page

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Council Happenings

A staff Christmas function will take place from 1pm to 3pm on Friday 17 December 2021.

The Administration Centre, Waste Facility, Depot, Library and VIC facilities will be closed from 12pm on 17 December to allow staff to attend.

COVID-19 Public Health Orders and social distancing requirements will be in force at the event.

4. When was the first jigsaw manufactured?

5. Are icebergs fresh or salt water?

6. Which city is further north Perth or Sydney?

7. What is the world’s most expensive metal?

8. How many colours are there in a rainbow?

9. The Duckworth Lewis Method Is used to keep the score in which Sport?

10. What does the "MP" stand for in MP3?

Answers:

3. What year was French fashion designer Coco Chanel born?

1. 1896 – The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, ... The first written records of the ancient Olympic Games date to 776 B.C.

2. Who said, “Champions keep playing until they get it right?” a. Steffi Graf b. Rosemary Casals c. Martina Navratilova d. Billie Jean King

The Depot will be closed to the public from 4.30pm on Thursday 23 December 2021 and resume standard operations on Monday 3 January 2022. There will be a reduced number of outdoor staff working throughout the Christmas/New Year period providing toilet cleaning, street cleaning, parks and gardens, and tar patching services.

2. Billie Jean King – won 39 Grand Slam titles, was #1 ranking in women’s tennis for six of the 10 years from 1966 to 1975.

1. What year did the modern Olympics start? a. 1968 b. 1642 c. 1896 d. 1912

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3. 1893 - Fashion designer Coco Chanel is famous for her timeless designs, trademark suits and little black dresses

Gresford News Summer Quiz

Council’s Waste Management Facility will be closed on Christmas Day (Saturday 25 December 2021) and New Year’s Day (Saturday 1 January 2022).

Waste Collection will not be affected.

4. The very first jigsaw puzzle is said to have been made by London mapmaker John Spilsbury in the 1760s.

The End of Term State of the

Christmas Function

Waste Management Facility

5. Icebergs – Icebergs are "calved," or form when a piece of a glacier or other land-based ice sheet breaks off. The glacier is made from compacted snow, which is freshwater.

END OF TERM STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT

The following information has been provided regarding Dungog Shire Council’s Christmas & New Year operating arrangements:

Dungog’s Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will close at 12.30pm on Friday 24 December 2021 and will reopen again on Monday 27 December 2021. It will also be closed on New Year’s Day, Saturday 1 January 2022.

6. Perth is more northerly than Sydney (about 33 degrees south versus 34 degrees south)

Benefits include shorter travel distance than to the existing facility and additional services such as microchipping days, rehoming options and community education.

COUNCIL CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARRANGEMENTS 2021/22

Visitor Information Centre

7. Rhodium. Is an extremely rare, valuable, and silvery-coloured metal, commonly used for its reflective properties. ... it’s also the world’s finest metal.

Dungog Shire Council has relatively low numbers of impounded animals and this agreement would replace the existing arrangements with Belmont Kennels in Williamtown; however, the day-holding facility at Dungog Works Depot would remain.

A full copy of the SOE will be placed on council’s website dungog.nsw.gov.au

Council’s Administration Centre and phone coverage will close at 12.30pm on Friday 24 December 2021. Council’s Administration Centre, Service NSW, Library and Planning Services will all reopen on Monday 3 January 2022.

8. 7 – Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet

This decision comes following Maitland City Council’s recent construction of an impressive and modern Animal Management Facility at Tenambit, of which Dungog Shire has been invited to consider as its pound on a contract basis.

The facility is operated by animal welfare organisation, Central Coast Animal Care.

The SOE measures and reports on the progress of environmental goals in council’s Community Strategic Plan and represents a comprehensive commentary of the state of the environment in Dungog Shire that will provide an extremely useful reference document for many years to come.

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9. Cricket

Dungog Shire Council has resolved to enter into an agreement with Maitland City Council for the provision of animal pound services. This agreement would operate on a retention fee basis and be reviewed as required.

Environment (SOE) Report for Dungog Shire Council has been presented to council’s End of Term Meeting.

10. Moving Picture - MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer III. MPEG stands for Motion Pictures Expert Group, which is simply a fancy name for a set of international standards

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Gresford News December Crossword

Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson Weekly Services 10.30am Sundays at St Annes COVID safe practices in place CONTACT Fr Peter Rothnie 0438 413 007, email priest@gpanglican.com.au

Crossword kindly provided by Russel Jessop.

St Helen’s Catholic Parish of Gresford and Sacred Heart Summer Hill Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Helen's church Sat. evening at 5:30 pm ( except 2nd Sat. of month).

Weekday Mass Thursdays at 9.30am Sunday Morning Mass at Summer Hill on the 2nd Sun. of each month at 11:30 am.

All enquiries to Fr. Derek Garner, Parish Priest, on 4992 1477.

November 2021 crossword answers

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