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The celebration of Education Week at Gresford Public School had a special focus this year with the opening of the school’s new playground. At the assembly the infants students provided a very imaginative performance entitled “This is not a Stick”. Students demonstrated with their sticks playing a trombone, using a fishing rod, conducting an orchestra, weight lifting and light wands. Great fun, with the most basic of props. the full story on 10 communities Paterson River
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TheG resford News • September 2022, p 2 Bobcat ServingServiceTipperthelocalareasGeneralEarthmovingGraveldrivewaysSitecleaningAttachmentsavailableCallAndrew0487624605
Vacy Country Carnival Sun 11 Sept Come for a fun-filled day of dog racing, whip cracking, wine tasting, live bands, food trucks, raffles, stalls, pet portraits, a blacksmith, camel rides, and our world famous scone competition. Bring the family & pets on down to Vacy. Pedalfest Fri 30 Sept–Sun 2 Oct Cycling events and fun around Dungog. www.pedalfest.com.au
Save the date – Sat 3 December Opening of the Gresford Community Park & Arboretum. Project Officer/Communications Staff Arts Upper Hunter is seeking multi-skilled people who are keen to be involved in regional arts & culture, working flexible hours. Visit Applicationswww.artsupperhunter.comclose5pmFri9Sept
Organising an event? Contact the Dungog Visitor Information Centre to get into the online events listing in the Dungog Shire. 4992 2212 email:www.visitdungog.com.auinfo@visitdungog.com.au
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Gresford & District Community Group September meeting 6.15pm Mon 5 September, Hotel Beatty Picnic with the Puppets Sat 5 Sept 4-6.30pm, Dungog Showground Curious Legends' giant puppets are coming to Dungog. Lantern parade, picnic, jumping castles, food vans. Prizes for fruit & vegetable costumes.
Community Access Defibrilator is located outside the East Gresford Police Station. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is one of the leading causes of death in Australia. A defibrillator can make the difference between life and death and can save a life prior to the ambulance arriving.
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Dungog Shire Council is concerned about certain inflammatory and factually incorrect emails which have been circulating in recent times, alleging a connection between the proposed Glennies Creek Pipeline Project and the Council’s proposal outlined in its Economic Development Plan 2022 – 2026 which has been on Hunterexhibition.Waterdraws 80% of its water from sources within the Dungog Shire and pays all of its profit to the State government. The Council intends to lobby the State government to return some of those profits to the Shire as a matter of fairness and equity. Such a payment could be of some assistance to the Council’s financial position, given its small rate base and large road network. This proposal has nothing to do with the Glennies Creek Pipeline Project and will have no impact on it. The Council has previously made a lengthy submission to the State government in relation to the Lower Hunter Water Security Plan, which includes a reference to the possibility of the Pipeline Project. A copy of the submission can be found on pages 59-66 of the Council business paper for September 2021 at namelysourcesomelobbyInatandwhenthegovernment.donehasonlyanCouncilmoredetailAtGlenniessubmissiononPossibleCO_20210915_AGN_2120_AT.pdfnsw.gov.au/sites/dungog/files/public/https://www.dungog.adverseimpactsontheirrigatorsthePatersonRiverareraisedinthatinrelationtotheproposedCreekPipeline.thepresenttimethereisnofurtheravailableabouttheProject.Whendetailsaremadeavailable,thewillconsider,consultandmakeappropriatesubmission.ThatistheavenueopentotheCouncil,asitnopowertocontrolanythingthatisbyHunterWaterortheStateResidentsareassuredthatCouncilwilllistentotheirconcernsthepipelinedetailsarereleasedwillmakeappropriatesubmissionsthetime.themeantimeCouncilwillproceedtotheStategovernmenttoreturnofHunterWater’sprofitstotheofmostofitswatersupply,theDungogShire.
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New building at Gresford Sporting Complex and the finals series for GVFC
Once the works are completed, including the internal fitout, Doyle said the facility’s user groups would band together to complete the finishing touches. “There’ll be fencing, landscaping and seating for us to sort out,” he said. “It will be all hands on deck from the user groups to make that happen.”
A run of drier weather has seen huge progress made on the new clubhouse facility at Gresford Sporting Complex. Stages 1 and 2 of the $1.1 million community project are on track for completion by the end of September. “Considering the weather, the contractors (Connex) have done an excellent job of keeping everything tracking along nicely,” Gresford Sporting Complex president Kris Doyle said. “When we’re done, we will have four new changerooms, a storeroom and a kiosk.”
• September 2022, p 5TheG resford News We are fully stocked up with Husqvarna stock, produce, farming supplies, animal products, Swap & Go gas and many other goodies 26 Durham Rd, East Gresford 4938 9204. Mon-Fri 7.30am to 5.30pm, Sat 8am to 12pm, Sun closed
Meanwhile, teams from Gresford Vacy Football Club, who call Gresford Sporting Complex home, are preparing for a shortened soccer finals series. The last of the wet weather make-up games have been played and the semifinals are scheduled for September 2 and 3. The long season will come to an end with finals action on September 9 and 10. Several of the Scorpions’ teams will feature in the finals series.
Under 6 player Elizabeth Hodges leads her team towards the goals. The new clubhouse with roof on. Story and photos by Julie Hartigan
TheG resford News • September 2022, p 6 WELCOME to SPRING. The rural sales season. Free, Confidential Appraisals. Free help and advice.
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Food chat with Fiona...
A particular pleasure of winter in India was the fresh pea season…It certainly wasn’t the cold weather- a house made of stone and cement became an icebox but a spot in the sun and a kilo of squeaky fresh peas to shell was a delight. It took me back to memories of helping my grandmother shell peas as a kid, frozen are fine but the pop and sweetness and tenderness of fresh is THE BEST. In those days snow peas were exotic and podded peas common, looking around now our world has reversed. I always grew peas in Australia but found King Parrots have a real liking for them and would sit on the trellis and chat happily as they gorged, do you have this happen?
Have you seen the Cauliflowers just coming in? A kind of fusion dish I came up with was to coat florets in a mixture of tandoori spices and yoghurt, spread them out on an oven tray and bake them until crispy- delicious. If you want more detailed recipes, please email happy to share fionawright456@gmail.com
Food and flavours can take you around the world or back through time- a lovely way to share memories.
Winter also brought mushrooms into marketplace in India and surprisingly Mushrooms and Peas make the most delicious curry mates- works fine with frozen but grow your own peas for the ultimate experience.
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• Strengthen our community. the learning experiences of young people. • Develop confidence, pride, and a sense of belonging.
• Create new and diverse artistic work and cultural experiences. Two concepts are already underway. The Community Group has commissioned well-known local artist Christine Pike to paint three portable murals for the Arboretum. The Gresford Vacy Soccer Club plans to paint a mural depicting the twin rivers, with children playing cricket and soccer on an open plain on the new Gresford Sporting Complex Facility, accompanied by two large sculptures. This project has huge potential. It is evident that when the Gresford community works together, we can create something very special. Working with local artists is very important to us and this project. If you are interested in joining us for this journey, we are eager to hear from you. We also invite other interested parties to get in touch or attend our next meeting on Wednesday 7th September, 6.30pm at the Beatty Hotel. Please contact - David Oliver 0414299555 or Jim Doyle 0407307800
Art provides historical context and important insight. It’s been used as a form of expression and communication throughout history. Art promotes healthy conversations about our culture and community. Our Working Group aims to showcase the Gresford community and create beautiful spaces through the use of art; particularly murals and sculptures. We want the art to reflect the community, local organisations and history, through powerful images. We want to involve the community in establishing and designing the project to help build community ownership.
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The celebration of Education Week at Gresford Public School had a special focus this year with the opening of the school’s new playground. At a cost of about $40,000 the playground represents a triumph of community spirit and fundraising, with half the money, an impressive $20,139 being raised by Valley Team Penning in conjunction with the school’s P&C. The playground was opened by local member, David Layzell MP in the presence of mayor, John Connors and Joanne Gray, a director of educational leadership. Acting Principal, Sue Dillon, conducted the assembly, which included a lively display of dance by the Gresford Dance Group entitled “On Top of the World” and a very imaginative performance by the infants students entitled “This is not a Stick”. Students demonstrated with their sticks playing a trombone, using a fishing rod, conducting an orchestra, weight lifting and light wands. Great fun, with the most basic of props. After the singing of the national anthem, all guests were invited to a sausage sizzle, a wander around the school and an inspection of the school’s delightful and rapidly growing rainforest.
P&C President Tracey Merchant, Gresford Team Penning Mathew Chesworth, Jo Gray, Dave Layzell, John Connors
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The Gresford Dance Group P&C President Tacey Merchant and school captain, Pearl Ropata
This book was the latest discussion choice for book club, and was a hit with all present. Set mostly in Florence, it follows the lives of some expatriate English citizens who relocate after World War 2. It features love stories of different sorts, the most central of which is the platonic love between a young soldier and an older woman who are soulmates of a kind. Ulysses and Evelyn met during the war and she opened his eyes to the beauty in Art, and in Florence. The characters are quirky and mostly lovable; there is a very charismatic parrot; and a revelling in the daily life and food of the city. While the general atmosphere is very positive and serendipitous, painful aspects of life such as the devastation of war and natural disasters are not ignored. Winman chronicles around forty years of the twentieth century through the lives and loves of these characters, and shows the broadening of their perspectives and the enrichment created by their friendships. There is a wealth of humour and humanity in this novel and Winman’s playfulness with language enhances the whole reading experience. 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.
TheG resford News • September 2022, p 12
A visit to Eccleston
The Maitland Daily Mercury, Saturday 22 Jul 1905, Page 3 Rev. W. L. Patison, Superintendent of Congregational Home Missions, returned to West Maitland yesterday afternoon from a ten days' visit to the Eccleston district. Mr. Patison travelled to Gresford on the morning of Tuesday, the 11th instant on his bicycle. Here he was the guest of Mr. J. W. Boydell, a prominent worker in the Church of England, who kindly gave the ground upon which, two years ago, the Congregational Church at Gresford was built. On the Wednesday a capital tea was provided at 5 o'clock, after which the public meeting was held, presided over by the Rev. R. Figgis. Mr. J. Hopson conveyed the congratulations of the Eccleston congregation, and Mr. J. Rumbel those of the congregation at Salisbury. The principal address was given by the Rev. W. L. Patison. The Eccleston Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr. Figgis, gave several much appreciated musical selections, and a programme of vocal music was also given, in which Miss Brooker, Mr. Moxey, Mr. S. Brooker, and others took part. Leaving his bicycle at Gresford Mr. Patison went with Mr. Figgis to Eccleston ….. Yesterday morning Mr. Figgis brought Mr. Patison to Gresford, and the bicycle was again brought into use, Maitland being reached about 3 o'clock. R
The Gresford Heritage Museum, Therese Doyle Hall, Park Street, East Gresford, is open 10 am to 2 pm on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month.
• September 2022, p 13TheG resford News Private Kill Welcome Packed and labelled ready for the freezer and your convenience. Aged for 7–10 days to develop the best flavour your beef has to offer. Ph 4938 9710
The photo above from the Gresford District Historical Society is undated and I have assumed it to be a record of the visit by Rev Patison to Gresford as he travelled to and from West Maitland on his bicycle.
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He has also sprayed the lantana and the regrowth using Grazon Extra.
The property was originally the horse spelling paddock for the Fry family who ran a horse drawn carriage service from Paterson to Dungog.
Mick said he ran 26 Hereford cows from Jim Gunn’s Sevenbardot Poll Hereford Stud and a Carracabark bull from James Higgins at Gloucester. He also has impressive stables and runs eight horses; breeding stockhorses for polocrosse.
Mick told the meeting that the property is divided into 11 paddocks connected with a laneway system to the main cattle yards. Pasture improvement included chook manure spread over the whole property at about 3 tonnes to the acre and a Norco pasture mix used on flat areas. In Winter he normally sows rye and clovers. He also had Soil Conservation built two additional dams on the property for water security. When it comes to weeds Mick said that Blady grass on the hills and lantana were the main problems and he burnt the blady grass and then grazed its regrowth.
Gresford and District Landcare held its monthly meeting at ‘Coleraine’, the Hilldale property of Mick Mathers. The meeting heard that this lifestyle property rises from arable creek flats to gently sloping ridges with the main residence and guest cottage commanding a prime position with extended valley views over Paterson and Allyn River Valleys, Mt George, Mt Douglas and Mt Ararat.
Landcare visits impressive property Chris Andrews, Lisa Connors, Ron Andrews enjoying a cuppa prior to the start of Landcare meeting.
The next meeting of the Gresford and District Landcare Group will be Saturday, 10 September at 9.30am. The theme will be carbon farming. Venue to be confirmed. Interested in attending? Contact Dave Hyde at dhyde@bigpond. net.au or 04144499313.
Members of Gresford and District Landcare thanked Mick for arranging the visit and were extremely impressed with the improvements to this property.
In another significant step forward the RFS has moved to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) communication system and this will reduce the 000 to brigade dispatch time from 4-5 minutes down to about one minute. With the new system it is important to give an accurate location as CAD can identify the location from your mobile Rememberping. if you want a brigade to attend any incident, you must go through 000 to ensure it is entered into the Undersystem.CAD your local brigade should always be called but the quickest appropriate appliances will also be called to help reduce delays. So, the first arriving appliance may not be your local brigade. As an example, if a Singleton truck is driving through Gresford with sufficient crew they will be called to the incident as they are the closest Accordingappliance. to Peter we can’t eliminate bush fires, but we can reduce the impact and severity and this means we need Hazard Reduction strategies for our Ifproperties.you’replanning to burn on your property at any time, you need to let the RFS know before you light up. Notifying the RFS of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls. You also need to let your neighbours know at least one day ahead. Fill out the form 4015andsafety,Ifpermits/burn-notificationswww.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fire-atindoubtaboutanyaspectofbushfirecontactyourlocalRFSbrigadeorLowerHunterFireControlat0000.
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Don’t let the recent wet weather lead to fire protection complacency, warns Vacy RFS Captain Peter Williams “Although we have had consistent rain there is still a lot of fuel on the ground that could dry out quite quickly. Scrub and mountain areas have had explosion of lantana and weed growth and while in the short term the moisture levels will keep the fire risk low in the medium to long term this will cause a serious fire Inrisk.addition to fuel loads, because the ground is so wet at present, RFS tankers may not be able to go off road without a high risking of bogging. Grass fires are our greatest risk in this area and they start easily and spread quickly, catching people off-guard. They produce huge amounts of heat and smoke and can kill those caught in their Rememberpath.” that the fire season will start on 1 October for Dungog Shire and permits will be required.
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No further developments to advise however, we have been given a possible date for a meeting – 20 Sept. at 9.30am: the location is yet to be determined and the date confirmed. It is important we ensure our concerns are heard. The reason for the pipeline remains unclear. No benefits to the Paterson Allyn Valleys are known yet the Government may well wish residents to pay for it if it goes ahead!!! Martins Creek quarry
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3. PLOUGH Plough firebreaks around each paddock boundary to prevent the spread of fire.
DIVISION VALLEY ABN: 56137525494 flammable materials (e.g. gas cylinders) and slash areas of long, dry grass around structures. You need an asset protection zone around residences and shedding. Work together with neighbours to construct effective fire breaks. Machinery such as tractors, slashers, welders, chainsaws and especially grinders can start grass fires. Check machinery/ mowers etc for spark arresters, exhausts. Any machinery with bearings should be checked for high temperatures, preferably with a temperature gun.
4. ROTATE Rotate stock across the property to ensure paddocks are well-grazed.
The new water sharing plan for the Hunter Catchment has been released and it is a big disappointment for those on the lower Paterson and Hunter rivers. For some reason the bureaucrats have an obsession with the salinity of the tidal part of these rivers. For millenia the salinity of the lower reaches of these rivers has moved depending upon the amount of rainfall. The bureaucrats give the impression of wanting to play King Canute and command the tides to stop. One thought is that it is easy to measure salinity and therefore this is what the bureaucrats are content to do. Much money has been spent monitoring the so-called salt wedge and all that has happened is that the consultant’s say irrigation “may” – and by implication may not – affect its movement. Not only that but in forming this opinion no account seems to have been taken of climate change and current river management! What is relevant is the ecology of the valley. To date the bureaucrats have inexplicably ignored this despite repeated requests. I wonder whether the reason this has been ignored is that it is unlikely to produce the answer they want.
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A recommendation by the Department of Planning as to their view on the Daracon proposal is still in the assessment stage. Once all information has been obtained by them and a recommendation is made by the Department, The Independent Planning Commission has 8 weeks to make a determination on this recommendation. During this 8 weeks it is hoped for a public meeting which, not only informs us of the proposal but also enables the feelings of the community and the damage which will be done to our beautiful valley should the extension of the quarry go ahead.
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Council is seeking expressions of interest for members to participate in two committees - the Noxious Weeds and Biosecurity Advisory and Australia Day Funcommittees.fact-widespread weeds pose the second greatest threat to biodiversity after land clearing and habitat loss. That’s why it’s so important we work together to address this and other environmental impacts to our shire.
Nominations are also open for the 2023 Australia Day committee as we look to find ways to best come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian, for we are one and free! Thank you to all the current committee members for your contribution thus far.
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Dungog Shire 2022-2026 Economic Development Plan (EDP) exhibition period has closed, thank you for all your comments and feedback. Our teams are diligently reviewing submissions and will make their recommendations before putting the Plan to Council in October. The community has been very invested in the development of the EDP and we expect to see some great outcomes come to fruition.
Nominations are open to all, whether you are currently serving on a committee and wish to re-apply, or new to the process and wanting to make a difference, we welcome you! Call us on 4995 7777 if you would like to apply or find out more.
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The draft Dungog Shire Cultural Plan 2022-2026 went before Council on Wednesday evening and was resolved to seek further engagement with Councillors prior to placing the document on public exhibition. Ensuring we present the community with the best possible blueprint for future cultural investment and diversity is a priority for everyone at Dungog Shire Amongcouncil.itsfunction, the Plan sets out the importance of Council and its cultural partners working together to leverage arts and cultural funding. We are a culturally vibrant shire, surrounded by dramatic natural scenery and a burgeoning creative scene, and when placed on display, your input into the cultural future of our shire will help make this even better.
Local Land Services are offering support and advice to impacted landholders after an emergency response has wound down. This includes: • Animal assessment and veterinary advice and assistance • Livestock feeding and management advice • Pasture, cropping and horticulture recovery advice • Plant and animal biosecurity surveillance and advice • Erosion control and riverbank restoration advice.
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• September 2022, p 19TheG resford News Gresford News September Crossword August 2022 crossword answers 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. 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. CongregationalGresford Church 30 Durham Rd Gresford Services Each Sunday 10.30am ALL WELCOME Enquiries to Pastor Roy Waters Ph 02 4938 9348
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