Heartland Magazine Issue 39 March/April 2020

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One thing our readers tell us is that they are learning a lot about our history and the people involved, we too are amazed at what we are writing about and we are constantly in awe of what we learn.

In the office this week we have been amused at the toilet paper situation across the country...WHY! I went to the local shopping centre for milk yesterday and even our local had sold out of Loo paper, later in the day I had to go back to said centre and they had restocked the shelves and people had trolleys full. On returning to the office I mentioned this and was asked why I didn’t get toilet paper as apparently “we needed some in the office!”. I honestly didn’t want to get involved with this Loo paper craze sweeping Oz, simple as that - so looks like we have to ration here at Heartland.

‘’This copy of Heartland travelled with me to the Nerang Hinterland where my husband photographed me with it at The Natural Arch in the Springbrook National Park Qld. My name is Sharon Cannon (nee Ward). I grew up in Casino and am the daughter of Eileen and Reg Ward. I am the 3rd eldest of their 8 children. Ann-Maree Caughey from Parkview Funeral Home Casino is one of my sisters. I have lived in Grafton for nearly 42 years where Rod and I have raised our children. I thoroughly enjoyed reading a few issues of Heartland where I recognised names and places. Congratulations on an impressive publication! ‘’

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By this time Cupid’s evil mate must have been having a good laugh, as the same thing happened again.

With fury and frustration in my eyes and a style of walking which is best described as speeding stroppy stomp, we go to reception to see if they can help. As it turns out there are in fact 2 towers, which means there are two sets of car parks and about 10 different lift options to get back to wherever my car may be. Eventually we found the car and it was Champagne O’clock.

It was the weekend of love, Valentine’s Day, and as Cupid struggled down from the heavens with the torrential rain, reports of the rising flood waters began appearing on the computer screen in front of me.

Looking forward to a weekend away, I decide to go to the farm and make sure things were going to be OK if the rain continued while I was gone. Approaching the running cause way in Mazzy my Mazda, it becomes clear that the rain was not mucking about and there was real potential for flooding.

Farmer Sophie is quick to leap into action like some sort of cowgirl superhero. Tippy toeing through the long, wet grass like some sort of fairy goblin creature, I head toward the creek to drag the long pumping pipe out of the strong current of the creek. Bell, my dog assumed it was a two person job and cheered me on from the bank watching as I wrestled the long pipe out of the creek and saving the water pump as best I could if the water was to rise any further.

With soggy clothes and mattered wet hair I head home glancing only in the mirror once to see my eyelashes leaving my face as if in protest for the wet conditions. It was the perfect opportunity for a make over much like the cheesy montages you see in single girl comedies. After a bath, some wine, a hair wash and some more wine I head to bed to wake up a few hours later ready for my trip to the Gold Coast. Unlike the single girl comedies, this year I had lassoed a companion that some might even label a boyfriend.

The boyfriend and I jump into Mazy and cruise toward the Gold Coast. I use the term cruise very loosely as I have not long had my license and driving in the city is like riding a horse that is wearing high heels on ice in the dark. Arriving at the hotel successfully we drive into the car park of the high-rise hotel, park and go to check in. After getting our room key and admiring the city and beach views we go down to move the car to the correct car parking area.

This was a seemingly simple hassle-free operation, but I can honestly say that Cupid’s evil mate may have shown up because this hour-long battle had only just begun. Confidently I enter the lift and push the button to the level where I was sure my car was parked. Exiting the lift, I stride out to find my precious automobile was no where to be seen. Calmly I turn to the boyfriend and explain that obviously I knew where my car is parked and that I had obviously taken us to the wrong level. No worries I thought, just try again on another level because often I do not pay attention to silly parking level details.

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Monday morning came and I thought about how easy life was in Casino. That even the times I did forget where I parked, it was always much easier to find it and continue my journey. Of course, this only relates to parking. Just days early, I was dealing with flood waters and on most other occasions there are challenges with my farm work. When I lived in the city I struggled with finances and loneliness in a sea of people. It doesn’t matter where we grow up or where we have chosen to settle down. The city and the country both have valid struggles and challenges.

Luckily for me Cupid found his way through the rain and has sent me someone who will accompany me anywhere…and help me find my car in the city or country.

Thank you to Heather Newly who sent this picture to us.

Minyon Falls taken between 1954 and 1957 at a picnic to raise money for the Casino Hospital.

One of the Holdens belonged to Matron Green.

BUILT TO LAST In today’s world we use butter daily and easily go to the supermarket fridge to quickly grab a container to take home and use at our leisure. We also use objects and tools for a short time without passing them down for the next generation to use. This was not always the case as John Roy explains with the aid of pictures of his newly restored butter churn.

The Kangaroo Minute butter churn was first made in Bega in 1914 and finished production in the 1940’s. This particular butter churn has been in the Roy family for many years and has been used over 3 generations. Once a simple item that most properties would have had, it is a special object which would have provided the simple ingredient of butter, which for those times would have been a small joy. Rationing was tight and the butter churn would have been a highly valued machine.

Butter Churner before

Through time the butter churn has been used and maintained but did loose some of its original lustre until its recent restoration.

John Roy gave permission to Doug and Jason Campbell to restore the churn. Col Hyde was responsible for sand blasting while Col Garred made a replica cylinder. The fresh red paint and the beautiful sign writing was the handy work of John Mills and as a group the men had brought life back to a piece of machinery which had a very long and well used life.

John Roy has donated the butter churn to Kyogle Museum. He demonstrated how the machine was used and successfully made some butter which he then paddled into shape. John was able to use his memory of watching his parents make butter from the many years ago. The freshly restored churn operated perfectly and took onlookers back in time to when its use would have been a common occurrence.

Not only has this beautiful piece of machinery been restored for future generations to admire and learn from, but an important piece of the Roy Family history and heritage has been secured.

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Harold and Beryl Moss

Helen Trustum Harold was born at Murwillumbah on 17th April 1936 to parents Herb (Pat) and Doris Moss. The family lived at Wyrallah first then to Cougal and Grady’s Creek where Pat was working a bullock team around the area. It was here they lived in a tent. The family are; Audrey, Jean, Harold, Margaret, Dorothy, Earl, Norman and Peter.

The Moss Family were originally from Wyrallah. An Uncle, Les Moss started the butcher shop in Wyrallah. After a few years Les left and moved to Stanthorpe. He delivered vegetables and fruit as far as Bonalbo, Woodenbong and Urbenville.

The Family moved around quite a bit in fact 13 times in a few years. Each time they moved, the piano which was purchased from Sydney and delivered to Murwillumbah when they were living there, moved with them by bullock team. Doris loved the piano and her daughter Jean, can still see her playing, even when living in the tent. That piano is still in the family and with daughter, Dorothy.

Harold taken in Casino - Dec 2019

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moved to Wilsons Creek – Huonbrook, Meeshaum Vale and Tullera (these last two were on a dairy farm’s) then on to Busby’s Flat. The children attended Busby’s Flat School which wasn’t far from the property. This is where Harold met up with the Baldwin Family. The boys Ernie, Bill, David and Norman became Harold coming onto Cleveland Crossing good friends. From there they moved to Old Bonalbo where Harold’s father Pat was still hauling timber with his bullocks. They also lived at Lower Duck Creek. Jean remembers her mother hitching up the draught horse to the spring cart and taking the children up Haystack Mountain to have lunch with him in between his log loads.

Early forties the family left the Bonalbo area and moved to Tullymorgan where Pat was a cream carrier. He would also carry cane across a punt in his truck to meet the boat to be taken down the river to Harwood Sugar Mill. This spot was near the now Police Station which was getting built at the time. Situated right next to the Moss Family home was a trotting track. This was owned by Lindsay Sutherland. Every chance Harold got he was watching the training of these horses. He remembers one horse “Andy’s Quest”.

One particular day when he was watching, the dogs started fighting and one of the horses kicked out and Harold received a blow to the head. He was taken to Maclean Hospital where he didn’t know anything for 3 weeks. His mother Doris sat with him all the time.

While he was in hospital for over a month, he made friends with Nurse Sutherland, Lindsay’s sister, also Doctor Willard. Both were very good to him.

They then moved up to Repentance Creek where Pat teamed up with his Uncle Victor and went hauling timber using a bullock team.

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Coopers Creek School. They were also at Rosebank before moving over to Bottle Creek on to Tom Moss’s farm. This was in 1950. Jean was 16 years of age.

In 1951, at the age of 17 years, Harold was selected to ride as a rodeo rider at the Sydney Royal along with his good friend’s Ernie Baldwin and Jimmy Kahan. He had to get permission from his parents to go. While at Sydney he met the Newstead Family from Glen Innes. They offered him employment, working on the property and attending shows and rodeo’s at the weekends. This he loved, his particular work was fencing and breaking in horses. They would travel down as far as Tamworth and Armidale for camp drafting and rodeos. He enjoyed his time there with the Newstead’s.

Tiny Coopers truck at Ewingar State Forest

From there after a few years Harold secured work for Wally Hamilton on Ewingar Station. His job was looking after the sheep.

Dingos were a big problem. Harold remembers the stag hound dogs keeping the dingo’s back. He spent a couple of years there.

From there Harold began work for Tiny Cooper at Mallanganee driving log trucks. Tiny was left with one arm after a tree fell on him. This did not stop him from driving and hauling logs. “Tiny Cooper and his wife were two of the nicest people you would meet”, Harold remarked. After 8 years with Tiny, it was sad to leave because of a down turn in the logging business.

At this stage, Harold was 25 years of age when he met his partner for life Beryl Gregory. Beryl is the daughter of Mervyn and Edna Gregory from Numulgi. Edna later remarried Fred Cross and moved to Bonalbo where she opened a cake shop with Jean Nicholls. The shop was called “Nick Across Bakery”. Harold and Beryl were married on 6th August 1961. Mick Benton, who had the garage in Bonalbo, backed Harold into his first house in Bonalbo.

Harold secured a job on to the Tick Staff working around Bonalbo. The tick eradication was on where he travelled around the farms dipping cattle by horseback.

Bonalbo’s first outbreak was Pat and Doris in the Capeen/Upper Duck Creek area back in 1909. Full credit must be given to the “tickie” for over the years controlling the cattle tick. Pat Cosgrove and Harold were in charge of Bonalbo and Old Bonalbo areas. Top horseman like Laurie Stephenson, Kelly Rowsell and Neville Gear all worked in the Bonalbo Tick Quarantine Area in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Harold also joined the Committee of the Bonalbo Show Society where he played an active part. For many years Harold competed in Camp Drafting at the local shows and was a regular pick up man at the rodeo. A sport he really enjoyed.

Harold and Beryl

Both Harold’s parents, Pat and Doris Moss are buried in the Bonalbo Cemetery.

Harold and Beryl’s children; Greg, Linda, Kerri Ann and Robyn all attended Bonalbo Primary School then Casino High by bus. Harold and Beryl moved to Peacock Creek and retired from the tick staff in 2005. A home was built on their property where they spent 12 years Harold before retiring to Casino in 2017. Visiting Harold and Beryl at their home in Casino, they are happy in their retirement and look back on all their memories that have gone before.

Ref; Harold and Beryl Moss - 9th December 2019 in Casino. Jean Hannon, Bonalbo – 7th January 2020.

I sometimes think of an old bush track And the sound Harold, Beryl and Family of the old bullock whip comes echoing back I hear the clink of a bullock chain And wish I was back with the team again.

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‘Great Moments in Science’

World Science Festival Queensland 2020 The World Science Festival Queensland is coming to Toowoomba in April with events and activities running from the 6th to the 20th of April. Other locations for the festival include Brisbane, Chinchilla, Gladstone, Ipswich and Townsville. The festival aims to educate and capture the imagination of all ages in the fascinating world of science.

On Monday 20th of April, Dr Karl returns to speak with school children, answering questions as well as exploring future career options in the field of science. These sessions give the children a lot to think about and offer a better understand of all the different facets of science.

Toowoomba’s Cobb+Co Museum will have Australia’s favourite science guru Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, to guide guests on a journey exploring science through his entertaining and interactive shows.

His show ‘Great Moments in Science’ will be the on the 18th of April at 7.30 pm.

The night sky is full of beauty, mystery and endless questions and answers which can be explored on the 19th of April through the star gazing event. Toowoomba Astronomical Society will be on hand to assist with the event and are providing telescopes for guests to enjoy a special experience like no other. This event is free, but it is advised to book in to avoid disappointment as there are three sessions, 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8.00pm.

Tesla Plasma Ball The World Science Festival is in its 5th year in Queensland and has gone from strength to strength getting bigger each time. It is a family friendly event with activities for all ages. It makes science fun and accessible to everyone, igniting fresh interest into the exploration of the incredible world we live in.

For more information, visit the website:

https://cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au/

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HOMECARE NDIS Did you know that Scrivener & Webb Chemist is a registered NDIS Provider?

NDIS - What does it mean? NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME NATIONAL: The NDIS is being introduced progressively across all states and territories.

DISABILITY: The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability.

Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.

INSURANCE: The NDIS gives all Australians peace of mind if they, their child or loved one is born with or acquires a permanent and significant disability, they will get the support they need.

Scrivener & Webb has a fully equipped home care department that is designed to meet your every need. We have home health aids, including shower chairs, wheelie walkers and walking sticks available for purchase and we also have a wide range of products available for hire if you don’t require the product long term.

We also have an extensive range of braces, guards and supports, compression stockings and a full wound care section with a registered nurse here Monday to Friday to help you find exactly what you need. In our home care department, we also have incontinence products, medication management tools and medi alerts.

We are a registered NDSS agent, for all your diabetes needs. We stock the largest range of glucometers, test strips, and sugar free confectionary and chocolates (with Easter just around the corner).

Drop in today and say hello to the staff !

SCHEME: The NDIS is not a welfare system. The NDIS is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.

There are around 4.3 million Australians who have a disability. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide about 460,000 Australians aged under 65, who have a permanent and significant disability with funding for supports and services. For many people, it will be the first time they receive the disability support they need.

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is the new way of providing individualised support for people with disability, their families and carers. It empowers people with disability to choose and achieve their goals so they can have a better life. Providers are an important part of the NDIS, delivering a product or service support to a participant.

NDIS providers are individuals or organisations that deliver a support or product to a participant of the NDIS. As a registered pharmacy provider, we can supply a wide range of available products and information to registered NDIS clients to help participants and clients achieve their goals.

If you are registered with the NDIS or know someone who is, please keep us in mind!

Drop in and see Karen Boyd or phone us on 66621202 Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

We have fully qualified nursing staff at Scrivener and Webb 4 days a week. Angela and Trish. If you have any medical questions come in and see our friendly staff as they would be more than happy to help you. They are specialised in many areas of the pharmacy including but not limited to: • Wound care • Compression stockings • Blood pressure • Blood glucose • Cholesterol • Diabetes Trish Doohan is a Registered Nurse as well as a midwife. She is at Scrivener and Webb Mondays and Thursdays 10-1pm and Saturday 9-12. She is available to answer any questions regarding baby issues plus weighing babies.

We are also a registered NDIS Provider.

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A WEDDING TO REMEMBER On Thursday 30th September 2004, we set off for Coffs Harbour to help our daughter prepare for her wedding on Saturday. The trip was uneventful until just before we reached Glenreagh, when the car overheated, and we had to stop. On inspection I discovered that the top radiator hose had burst and allowed much of the coolant to escape. I removed the hose and left my wife and her sister waiting on the side of the road while I hitched a ride with a man in a dilapidated old Volvo prime mover. He dropped me at my daughter’s driveway on Coramba Road. As I got out of the truck, her fiancé and his brother were driving out of the driveway on their way into Coffs Harbour to organise flowers etc.

I hitched a ride with them.

They ordered the flowers and then took me to an auto shop where I purchased a replacement hose. I asked if they had a container that I could use to take water with me. They didn’t have one. A customer standing at the counter offered me a couple of water containers that he had in his car. I was very grateful. They drove me out to my car. I fitted the hose and drove back to my daughters place. We went to the airport and met other relatives that had travelled up from Sydney. We took them to book in at a Motel. They came back to our daughter’s house and we all enjoyed a barbeque dinner.

On Friday we took decorations etc. to the Coffs Harbour Surf Club, the venue for the wedding reception. I went to the airport at 9.45am and waited for the plane, which was late, to meet my daughter’s bridesmaid. It arrived at 10.50am. I took her to the Surf Club and then picked up a few other relatives who had arrived and brought them to the Surf Club. While we were away, my wife ironed all the tablecloths. It rained all day.

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Everybody met at the Hoey Moey for dinner. After dinner we took them back to their Motel. During the day our car overheated several times.

On Saturday morning my wife had her hair done at my daughter’s house. I took my car to ‘Natrad’, the radiator specialists, in Coffs Harbour. They fitted a new thermostat, and this fixed the overheating. I was back at the house by 9.30am.

After lunch we all dressed. I took many photographs at the house and then we made our way to the Surf Club for the Wedding Ceremony. The bride looked radiant and the groom looked great. The ceremony took place out on the deck, overlooking the beach. It was conducted by Don Fry, a friend of mine, from the Casino. He spoke well and did a fine job. While the ceremony was taking place, a whale surfaced off the beach. Not everyone has a whale attending their wedding. The whole wedding party looked fantastic. I took lots of photos in the park behind the Surf Club, and then on the beach. Then we went to the nearby caravan park and I took photos around the pool. The reception went without a hitch. Everyone was happy. The speeches were very entertaining and told lots of truths (or were there some untruths?) about the bride and groom. After the wedding I drove them to the Opal Cove Resort. Then I picked up my wife and we went back to my daughter’s house. We got to bed at 12.30am.

At 2.30am the phone rang. It was my wife’s sister. “The Motel’s on fire,” she said. We dressed quickly and went to the Motel. The front units were badly damaged. After waiting for the fire brigade to extinguish the fire, and the police to account for all the motel guests, I led a procession of eleven friends and relatives back to my daughter’s house on Coramba Road.

We made up beds on the floor and finally got back to bed at 4.00am. I got up at 7.00am and went to town to get some extra supplies for breakfast. The bride and groom arrived at 11.30am and we all had a barbeque lunch. Some guests had to catch a flight back to Sydney. We took them to the airport. At 5.30pm we left Coffs harbour for our uneventful trip home to Casino. It was indeed a wedding to remember.

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LISMORE GEM FEST Lismore has proudly hosted the annual Gem Fest since 1990 and have seen the event grow into one of Australia’s largest Gem and Mineral shows. This year Lismore Gem Fest will celebrate 30 years over 2 massive days on the 16th and 17th of May. The first Lismore Gem Fest was in 1990 by the Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club Inc. Since these early years the festival has attracted over 140 tailgaters and dealers to come and display and sell their gems, minerals, fossils and jewellery as well as equipment.

Exhibitors are only too happy to share their knowledge and passion with visitors and relish the opportunity to interact with like-minded enthusiasts.

There are activities and displays for the whole family with members from the Lismore Gem and Lapidary Club holding interesting displays and demonstrations. There is an opportunity to learn the techniques of sand sieving and fossil fossicking on the hill while trying your luck to discover a rare gem or beautiful crystal.

Lismore Gem Fest is an easy-going day out for new and experienced visitors. It is the perfect way to capture the imagination of the children or expand the mind with new facts and knowledge on all things gems, mineral, fossils and crystals.

“Beware the Ides of March” - Shakespeare Such was the soothsayers’ warning to Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, who was stabbed to death by an angry mob of Senators led by his supposed friends Cassius and Brutus, on 15th March, 44BC leading to the painful response “Et tu, Brutus?”

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The Mecca Café Lismore

Casino High School Show Team

Lismore’s Mecca Café is not only a local landmark but also a step back in time and a treasured memory in the lives of so many. The café has seen a few different owners and renovations which has carried the café through the ages, maintaining its rightful place as part of Lismore’s long history and into a hopeful future.

1938 Walter

Gray was a very successful and renowned café proprietor and caterer who had friendly rivalry between the other local café owners. He also served as long time secretary of the ‘Northern Rivers Retail Refreshment Room Employers’ Association’ which was formed by Theo Fardouly in mid 1924 which resulted in better pay rates and award wages and banning junior labour. The collapse of the dairy and banana industry meant that customers were spending less which meant cafes were under more pressure and subsequently had to change. Theo and Walter had to close their larger dinning rooms and rely on serving a smaller range of goods from their street level locations.

Walter went into partnership with master pastry chef, Jack Forrester and opened the Mecca Café in the new Frith building later redubbed the ‘Karavas Building’ upon purchase by Nick Crones. Walter’s son Cliff took over soon after, and the new partnership moved the premises a few doors down. The partnership worked well with Jack being 1941 left to do the day to day management which also brought about the development of the famous Mecca pie.

The Mecca Café was the place to eat with lines around the block on cattle sale days. It had its own bake house which use to make pies, cakes, buns and bread. Many students from surrounding schools would use the café for lunch and afternoon snacks, making the café a melting pot for not only different walks of life but different age groups.

In 1937 the Mecca started their upgrades with Jack and Cliff expanding by acquiring the shop next door. The extra space allowed the café to have a large open airy space which was modern and contemporary for the time. It stood the Mecca in good ground as this style of dinning didn’t go out of fashion and has since evolved into al fresco dinning with customers being able to enjoy the fresh air and the out-door dining experience. The new style of café has brought a 1960 new energy to the street and often involved people walking by interacting with dinners.

The Mecca Café had a way in bringing people together from all walks of life and has continued to do so today. The café has been the setting for many dates, lunches, hang outs and catch ups. Today the Mecca Café has a nostalgic feel and you can almost imagine the what it would have been like through the different eras. It is still the best place in Lismore to have a meal and catch up with friends.

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Casino High School show team has been running for 7 years and has had exciting success in this time through the results they received from the shows they attend.

The show team is open to students from years 7 to 10 and operates during sports time on Wednesday afternoons.

The students learn about breaking steers and how to prepare the cattle for shows.

There is a fair bit of work involved when preparing for a show with cattle needing to be washed and brushed and product applied to the coat. The team works on refining their techniques on the finer points of leading and parading the animals to best present themselves and the cattle in the best possible light. This year the team have 3 steers and the students are already very prepared for this years Beef Week events. The team will also compete in Bonalbo and Grafton shows as well as travelling to Brisbane to compete at The Ekka. In previous years the team has had a lot of success, locally as well as winning the Grand Champion Carcass lightweight division at the Brisbane Royal Easter Show. Students have previously qualified to compete at the Sydney Royal Easter show as well, which is a great achievement and honour.

Later this year, the team will also compete at the Kyogle, Casino and Lismore shows. Casino High has previously won the Lismore Champion Schools award amongst other accolades which this year’s team hope to build upon.

The show team attracts all types of students, from keen future farmers to students who wish to participate in something they wouldn’t normally be able to be a part of because they live in town. It is a great activity for students to learn more about agriculture as a whole, as well as caring for the animals. The 2020 Casino High School show team have an exciting year ahead and we wish them the best of luck with the events they will be participating in this year.

For generations, locals and visitors have enjoyed the fresh food and beverages from the historic Mecca Café. Famous for their house baked pies, Todd and Kelly continue to provide the same high standard of hospitality and food quality as their predecessors before them.

Sprout Lunch Bar is the place for fast, fresh, tasty food in the heart of Casino.

In less than two years, the popular family business has become a daily source of delicious food for locals and visitors.

Owner Jess Fraser says: “We love coming to work every day and creating a delicious variety for our customers. Our menu is customer driven so we offer a wide range of choices. On pre-order we can make vegan, gluten free, dairy free and other special meals.

The Mecca Café is open from 6.30am, 6 days a week specialising in coffee, all day breakfast and of course their freshly baked pies. The friendly, high spirited team at the Mecca Café, give exceptional customer service and have great attention to detail with the quality and presentation of the food and beverages.

Todd and Kelly are preparing for March with the Mecca Café participating in the 2020 Eat the Street festival held on Saturday the 14th of March. The café will also open on Sunday 15th after the event for those who missed out or want to come back for more.

The convenient location of the Mecca Café makes it a great place to meet friends for a meal and coffee or stop in for a refreshment while out shopping or working in Lismore CBD. Not only do they offer a majestic setting to eat in but also the convenience of take away service for those coffees or snacks on the run.

The Mecca Café in Lismore is a great place to enjoy the range of meals or smaller snacks and treats on offer but a comfortable place to relax and have Lismore’s best coffee.

“Our suppliers are local growers and wholesalers because we truly believe in supporting other local small businesses.

Locally grown produce, with a low carbon footprint, is also best for flavour and quality so we like to buy our vegies, fruit and meats from people near us whenever we can.”

But it’s the service that makes the difference at Sprout. Jess and the team believe in genuine hospitality and offer great service along with fresh fast food.

As the weather cools, Sprout is introducing more South East Asian cuisine such as the ever popular Massaman Curry.

“They’re a big hit, but we’ll also be keeping our classic sandwich, salads and lunch range made with seasonal ingredients,” said Jess.

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Dave’s Bake House is a flurry of action and energy most days with the bakery being part of many people’s daily routines. There is nothing like the smell of fresh bread and coffee in the morning and Dave’s Bakehouse has an incredible range of bread loaves, bread rolls and pastries which can be accompanied with fresh coffee made to order. Their selection of pasties, pies and sausage rolls are perfect for a mid-morning snack or a lunch time treat.

Dave’s Bake House has a comfortable and beautifully decorated dine in area which lets guests relax but still feel they are a part of busy community bakery. There is a selection of fresh sandwiches and wraps however the friendly staff at Dave’s Bakehouse can also prepare a custom sandwich with your desired fillings. Burgers are made fresh in store with a wide variety of options that will leave stomachs satisfied.

Dave’s Bakehouse also caters for parties and functions and makes custom made birthday and celebration cakes to order. Dave’s Bakehouse is in the centre of town and is open 7 days a week. It is the perfect place for travellers to call in and refresh with the convenient location and ample parking options.

Dave’s Bakehouse not only has some of the best bread and food in the area but also has incredibly friendly staff who make guests feel welcome and looked after. Dave and Jo welcome locals and travellers to come and experience the fresh food, great ambience and best service.

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Greeks in Australia namely the town of Casino Although I was born in Bronte Sydney, my father was a railway worker, and at the commencement of WW2, he became an “essential service” tradesman, on the NSWG Railways, a fitter and Turner by trade, from the older NSW Railways Institute, same organization re Richard, studied to become a Blacksmith from the 1950’s, some years ago; I served a five-year Higher Apprenticeship.

Dad commenced at Eveleigh rail Workshops in 1925, Richard at Casino in 1951, then in 1956 I was transferred to Heritage Eveleigh rail shops. Through the Railways Institute they encouraged me to continue my studies after all I did top the state each years of my Blacksmith apprenticeship, later rose to Welding Engineer NSWG at Wilson Street Testing laboratories Redfern.

The war meant many tradesmen were sent to specialized areas, in dad’s case to Far North Coast town of Casino, once named Cassino, derived its name after a town in Italy where in WW2 changed direction of the war; the Allies commenced their assault their assault on the might of German Army and pushed the Germans virtually out of Europe. Casino being a rail town where around 200 plus bods were employed by the NSW state government railways! Richard sought permission for the 1933 Roundhouse and depot to be listed a significant “heritage item” on the National Register and that happened.

Enter the Greek Café Richard became apprenticed with NSW GR at Casino loco, 1951, and this required a weekly attendance at the Walker Street, School of Arts. Over the period four years at Casino, Wednesday each week, study of Trade calculations, Technical Drawing etc. classes started at 1pm till 4:15pm- at 3pm a break and that’s where one encountered the famous “Greek Cafes”.

In Barker Street not far away there was an Art-Deco picture theatre, “beautiful” the walkway into the theatre had on either side of the path tall statues of Grecian Gods, ancient times the way hero’s identities, manicured lawns each side of the walkway. Along the path were blocks in Sydney Sandstone, up 3 stairs a round ‘Goldfish pond’ around two and a half meter diameter, flood lit, and goldfish swum around. If my memory serves me right, I thought a museum in Canberra had a set of the glass Art-Deco preserved?

The town on the far North Coast often is the hottest place in NSW summer time, to help cool down a little tall ferns, lantana, tropical plant, and tall banana trees, a “wonderful” heritage theatre; whilst inside the sides of the theatre had huge sliding trellis work windows, being the wall; great for capturing the summer sea breezes. Lights and fixtures were Art-Deco, shiny brass, a huge velvet type material were the stage or screen curtains, and ‘yes in our usual Aussie tradition’, by lack of thought bulldozed. A reason why Richard has fought to preserve our 1887 Heritage Eveleigh railway Workshops in Sydney, a sight covering 23.4 hectares. Since 1991 not long after the Government closed the main section of the workshops in 1988; specific areas still active at 2020, servicing diesel rail motors and electric trains, these days named South Eveleigh, the Australian Technology Park owned by MIRVAC sits on the iconic workshops site.

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they heated the milk, so we enjoyed a heated milk shake.

Outside the entrance hung many small flowering plants called ‘bleeding heart’. Rose bushes also adored trellis work covering the entrance side-walks on each side walking into the theatre, what a super historic picture theatre, a real continental setting relaxed great seating, great atmosphere!

During Winter, another Barker Street café was owned by the Crethar family, same side as the El Gronda theatre; I attended High School with Victor Crethar, a fish and chip shop and seated area serving meals, a big hamburger being the favourite order. So friendly, so obliging, you never forget this through your passage in life. Vic took over from his aging father. Also, another Greek Fish shop further down the main Walker Street, a fish and chip shop that rolled your order up in newspaper-chippies before you got home, and a newer thing called “chicko rolls”. The owners were very dedicated to their job, I suppose a country town of 6,600 bods most people knew one another, and Casino had 7 Greek cafes. We drove 20 miles in those times to Lismore for a days shop, an area rich green pastures, corn, millet, bananas, grew, also shocking floods, as Lismore lies in a Valley or basin and encounters horrible flooding.

We visit another famous café in Lismore however we do not recall who actually owned the fabulous café restaurant, the banana splits were fantastic. As for Casino, Lismore Kyogle and Grafton ownership of the era of “real milk bars” were primary of Greek decent.

HISTORY THROUGH THE EYES OF A MAN WHO HAS LIVED IT

The Ghost of Thunderbolt 1833-1903 Years ago, when I was 6 years old my Grandfather would tell us stories about Captain Thunderbolt while we sat in the kitchen after having our tea and getting ready for bed. There wasn’t a wireless and we had to read the local paper to find what was going on locally and overseas. This was around 1946 and the war was over, so stories told to us three boys was a real treat until we were told to go to bed at 8 o clock because of the early rise out of bed to get the cows in for milking.

Bush ranger Fred Ward had a passion for horses and loved to ride the best and fastest horses. He rode with great skill and speed that he was likened to a thunderbolt, which was how he got his name Captain Thunderbolt.

Most of his mounts were stolen property and most of his riding skills were used to escape capture by the police. Fred Ward was one of Australia’s most successful bushrangers, ranging across the New England Tablelands of New South Wales, but also as far as the Liverpool Plaines and Bourke. He was at large for seven years from 1863, holding up mail coaches and travellers, as well as stores and stations for gold, cash and quality horses.

Ward gained a love of horses in his early occupation as a horse breaker near Maitland in the upper Hunter Valley N.S.W but his life of crime kicked in early-by the time he was about 20 yrs old.

He was found guilty of possessing 75 horses that belonged to his employer from a nearby station. According to Barry Sinclair, a great great Grandson of Ward’s mother Sarah, the horses were taken as retribution for the local manager who had sent Ward’s uncle, George to his death by having him deliver cattle to Maitland with the Hunter River in flood.

Ward was sentenced to 10 years in Sydney’s infamous Cockatoo Island prison but was released on a good behaviour bond after serving 4 years. It was the that he met and married Mary Ann Bugg, an Aboriginal woman who exerted a strong, positive influence on him. But their union was disrupted when he was sent back to prison for failing to attend a compulsory police check and because he had a horse, he could not prove that he owned it.

mother’s kitchen and she would seat the searching police on a large wooden box placed over the hole and serve them tea, not knowing what was under the box.

Wards lawless life came to an end in 1870 under mysterious circumstances. The official reason is that he was shot dead

by Constable Alexander Walker near Uralla. However, Barry Sinclaire claims that the person who was shot was Ward’s uncle, William who had seen his share of robbing in the district and was also known as Thunderbolt.

He bases this on family love which says that while many people identified the body of Thunderbolt, no one said it was Fred. The principal witness was Will Mockton, a jailed former member of Ward’s gang who was pardoned in exchange for his testimony.

Sinclaire says the family story goes that the tall figure dressed in a full-length coat and a heavy vail, who attended the funeral was in fact Fred. Family talk has it that Fred spent the next few weeks re visiting his old hiding places and collecting his takings which would have amounted to more than 1 million dollars in todays money.

Sinclaire says that after that he is supposed to have headed for the San Francis gold fields with his mother and later to Canada where he died in 1903. While there is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the end of Ward’s life, there is, according to author Stephan Williams, A Ghost Called Thunderbolt.

Two things that are not in dispute are the quality of the horses he stole and rode as well as the fact that he never killed or injured those whom he robbed or went in pursuit off. The large rock that he stood on and picked up who was coming his way is still on the main road and he is buried near Uralla. Watch out when you hear a hearty laugh, it could be the man himself.

Mary Ann followed Ward to Sydney and helped him escape in 1863. They returned to the Hunter and embarked on a life of crime. Mary Ann was a prominent figure in Wards bushranging gang and was known for her intelligence, beauty and steadfast loyalty to her husband. She made a striking figure in her moleskin trousers, Crimean shirt, monkey jacket and cabbage tree hat. Wards gentlemanly behaviour and largely nonviolent ways were attributed to her steadying influence. Mary Ann died of pneumonia in 1867 probably due to complications following childbirth.

Ward continued his crimes which were tallied up at 25 mail coach hold ups, 16 hotel and store hold ups. Many raids on residence’s and numerous chargers of firing at police, although the latter was disputed. It was said Ward relied on his riding skills and only resorted to shooting when he was fired upon.

A famous painting and an after told story have kept Wards memory alive through the years. The Tom Roberts work, Bailed Up, is based on one of Wards forays. An attack on a Cobb and Co coach on the Armidale-Inverell road.

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Mysterious Killer Chemical Early in 2006, commercial fishers were forbidden to ply their trade in Sydney Harbour. The problem was toxic quantities of the nasty chemical, dioxin, getting into their fish. The problem had apparently been present for many years but had been ignored.

Unfortunately, this is the case with many chemicals, where elected officials hope that the problem will land on the next government in power.

Consider the chemical DiHydrogen MonOxide, sometimes called DHMO. It’s found in many different cancers, but there’s no proven causal link between its presence and the cancers in which it lurks - so far. The figures are astonishing - DHMO has been found in over 95% of all fatal cervical cancers, and in over 85% of all cancers collected from terminal cancer patients. Despite this, it is still used as an industrial solvent and coolant, as a fire retardant and suppressant, in the manufacture of biological and chemical weapons, in nuclear power plants - and surprisingly, by elite athletes in some endurance sports. However, the athletes later find that withdrawal from DHMO can be difficult, and sometimes, fatal. Medically, it is almost always involved in diseases that have sweating, vomiting and diarrhea as their symptoms.

While it has many industrial uses, it is cheap enough to be casually dumped into the environment, where it has many unwanted side-effects. DHMO is a major contributor to acid rain and is heavily involved in the Greenhouse Effect. In industry, it can short out electrical circuits, and can reduce the efficiency of your car’s brakes. It is used to help distribute pesticides and herbicides - and long after the pesticides and herbicides may have degraded away, the DHMO will remain, because it is so stable.

One reason that DHMO can be so dangerous is its chameleonlike ability to not only blend in with the background, but also to change its state. As a solid, it causes severe tissue burns, while in its hot gaseous state, it kills hundreds of people each year. Thousands more die each year by breathing in small quantities of liquid DHMO into their lungs.

In 1990, at the Santa Cruz campus of the University of California, Eric Lechner and Lars Norpchen publicized the dangers of DHMO - DiHydrogen MonOxide. Enough people had begun to use the internet by 1994 to give another person,

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Craig Jackson, an ideal forum (via his web page) to set up The Coalition to Ban DHMO. Slowly, awareness of this chemical, spread more widely. In 1997, 14-year-old Nathan Zohner at the Eagle Rock Junior High School in Idaho surveyed 50 of his fellow students after telling them of the “dangers” of DHMO - and 43 of them signed a petition to immediately ban this chemical.

In March 2004, the small city of Aliso Viejo in Orange County in California put, onto the official agenda of the next meeting of the Council, a motion to ban Styrofoam containers because the toxic chemical, DHMO, was used to make them. This motion was put onto the agenda because an enthusiastic paralegal on the Aliso Viejo City payroll had read of DHMO’s evil properties on the internet.

Luckily for the reputation of the City, the motion was withdrawn before it could be voted on.

Why luckily, you ask?

Well, DHMO, DiHydrogen MonOxide, also known as Hydric Acid, Hydronium Hydroxide, is usually called just plain water.

First-year University Chemistry students have made laboured jokes about water’s chemical properties for years.

But, here’s the point about misinformation, or disinformation.

You can give people this totally accurate (but emotionally laden, and sensationalist) information about water. When you then survey these people, about three-quarters of them will willingly sign a petition to ban it. And it doesn’t matter where in the world you do the survey.

We live under the illusion that we understand the world around us, but in reality, very few of us can change a car’s sparkplugs, or the memory or hard drive in our computer. Back in 1997, Nathan Zohner from Eagle Rock, Idaho, won a Science Fair Prize for his project. It was called, “How Gullible Are We?” Perhaps the answer is, “Pretty gullible”, depending on our particular field of ignorance.

First Swim

Oldest living descendants of William Yabsley

When the Casino Memorial Baths was built, swimming occurred for several months before the official opening. On the day of the official opening dozens of kids were standing inside the safety fence surrounding the pool, in their swimmers, waiting for the signal that they could swim. Parents waited outside the fence.

The officials stood on top of the building that housed the filtration plant and made their speeches. Some members of the local swimming club were lined up on the blocks ready to swim a lap of the pool when it was declared officially open.

Eventually the words came, “I now declare the pool Officially Open”.

I dived in and surfaced to great applause from the people all around the pool. The club members waiting on the blocks dived in, but I was the first to swim in the pool after its official opening.

The pool manager Mr. Palmer raced around the pool and ordered me out. He told me that I was banned for life from the pool. I was never to come to the pool again. I got dressed and my parents took me home.

I didn’t go back to the pool until the next week’s sports day at school. Swimming was my selected sport. We all lined up and were escorted to the pool by teachers. As we passed through the entry gate Mr. Palmer saw me. He looked straight at me and then he smiled. My life ban was over.

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Wollundry Grove Olives Wagga Wagga The Wagga Wagga region is rich with agriculture producing some of Australia’s best products. Wollundry Grove Olives is one such business that has gone from strength to strength throughout the years, since the olive plantation was established in 1998.

2010 saw Bruce Spinks and Joo-Yee Lieu take over the business using their previous experience in grain and seed industry to take Wollundry Grove into a sustainable and efficient future. The intense make over and upgrade has replaced the oil processing plant, reducing waste and increasing efficiency, meaning they can now accommodate smaller producers and their needs. Local groves can now use the facility to convert their olive fruit into fresh extra virgin olive oil.

Wollundry Grove Olives grow five different varieties of olive with all, but one been chosen for the production of olive oil. Quality control and upholding the groves high standards are at the forefront of their processing practices ensuring customers are getting a true tree to able experience. Bruce and Joo-Yee have been wanting to share their passion and the Wollundry Grove property with guests and with the latest upgrades they are now able to offer tours and tastings through the trees with the opportunities to taste the olives and their oil.

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The Australian International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition 2019 Distinctive and bronze for The Australian International Table Olives Competition 2019 Table Olives In Brine (Natural).

Wollundry Grove Olives not only sell their products from the grove and their website but supply many restaurants and retailers Australia wide.

Bruce and Joo-Yee are continually striving to implement sustainability into their farm practices not only improving their products but minimising their effects on the earth. Solar panels have been installed to utilise solar energy as well as maintaining ground cover to combat the effects of erosion. Bruce and Joo-Yee have also minimised their use of plastics where possible and are using materials which can easily be recycled in their packaging.

The future is strong for Wollundry Grove Olives with an increase in visitors and tourists coming through the doors.

The high quality and unique taste of their products reflect the best of Wagga Wagga and the surrounding region.

TAMWORTH HISTORY

EARLY TAMWORTH ENTERTAINMENT Tamworth has never lacked entertainment opportunities, leading to the present-day variety with TRECC, Capitol Theatre, Town Hall, Forum 6, AELEC, Pubs & Clubs, School-based shows, our iconic Country Music Festival, etc, etc.

duly obliged. Can the echoes still be heard downstairs in the CH Boutique Hotel?

Today’s plethora of entertainment options is certainly a far cry from that amazing corroboree alongside the river back in 1844!

An interesting form of entertainment witnessed by locals was recorded as early as 1844, only a decade after European occupation of the Peel Valley. This was in the form of an aboriginal dance ceremony, involving around 300 males, taking place alongside the Peel River near one of our current Riverside cricket grounds.

With campfires amongst surrounding bushland, the ochre-painted dancers produced a wonderful spectacle to onlookers, with aboriginal women providing accompaniment with clapsticks and rhythmic clapping of palms on thighs.

The arrival of the first piano in Tamworth, brought here by the wife of the first public school teacher John Crawford in the 1850’s, attracted a gathering of young children outside their residence to listen to such novel music.

One of Tamworth’s first significant regular entertainment venues was located at the Paradise Gardens, established by Charles Zartmann in the 1870’s. These were located across Paradise Bridge at the start of today’s King George Avenue, which was then the main road leading north through Nemingha. The Gardens Grand Opening was held on March 5, 1878, 7 months before the first train arrived in Tamworth. Entertainment was provided by the Uralla Band. Dancing and skating were soon taking place every evening in the Gardens Casino alongside the river, the main section of the building still standing today. There was an admission charge of one shilling. The Singleton Band, one of our first prominent local bands, provided music at regular Carnivals held at the Gardens. It was started by local businessman John Singleton (no - not that one!) who was the grandson of Hunter Valley pioneer Benjamin Singleton. Two of John’s children, Louis and Eden, became popular dance-band leaders, with Louis later becoming prominent in the Sydney music scene. As Tamworth developed, special occasions were often marked by parades and processions accompanied by the German and Wolverine Bands.

Amongst other prominent local musicians were the Flanders family, forming the Flanders Band in the 1890’s; John Brunell through the early 1900’s; Bertie Solomons, a world-class violinist in the early 1900’s who put aside his music advancement to take over the family photographic studio upon the death of his father. Later Clyde Turner and son Eric were forces in establishing and leading the Police Citizens Boys Band and Tamworth City Band.

Organisations catering for similar entertainment interests got underway from 1888 with the Tamworth Musical Operatic Society, whose first performance was “HMS Pinafore”; and in 1947 with the start of the Tamworth Dramatic Society, their first performance being “The Importance of Being Earnest”.

Silent movies were a popular form of entertainment in Tamworth from the early 1900’s, until out-competed by the “talkies” with the opening of the original Capitol Theatre in 1929. This era was covered in detail in a previous “Stepping Back in Times”.

Possibly the greatest star entertainer to visit Tamworth was the great opera soprano Dame Nellie Melba who came to our town in 1909 to sing at a Gala Concert in the Central Hall at the corner of Brisbane and Dowe Street, where the CH Boutique Hotel is now located. Accompanied by her son, sister and secretary, the singer had arrived in Tamworth by train. They stayed at the Caledonian Hotel on the site of the Coles supermarket in Peel Street. On the night the admission price was “half a guinea” and all 300 seats were sold out. George Reichel and his wife had driven their buggy in from Bowling Alley Point for the concert, and when Dame Nellie invited requests, George asked for “Home Sweet Home” which she 24 | Heartland Magazine

The Central Hall, then on the corner of Brisbane and Dowe Streets, where Dame Nellie Melba performed in 1909.

EARLY ELECTIONS IN TAMWORTH “Oh NO!”, I hear you cry. “I thought the Elections were finally over!” No such luck, as this week we are looking at the timely topic of Early Elections in Tamworth. My apologies !

It wasn’t until 1842, when there had been a European presence of around a decade in the Tamworth area, that the English Parliament granted Australia the right to elect some of its own representatives.

Previously the Governor had made all appointments.

The term “fighting an election” was well and truly realised when the first major election was held in the County of Cumberland Sydney area in 1845. Rival supporters of the two candidates, Fitzgerald and Bowman, engaged in a very nasty conflict on polling day. Around 200 palings were torn of the Courthouse polling-place fence to use as weapons, rocks were thrown, opposition houses were attacked and residents terrorised. The conflict went on for some hours before police arrived from Parramatta to restore law and order.

Things were perhaps a little more civil when, 14 years later in 1859, the first election involving a wide area around Tamworth took place. Voting was non-compulsory and restricted to males over the age of 21. With AA Company Superintendent Philip Gidley King appointed as Returning Officer, candidates had to nominate in public at the local Courthouse on the corner of Ebsworth and Gipps Street. The two candidates nominating were F.T.Rusden and Andrew Loder, the latter hailing from Colly Creek near Quirindi.

Rusden was first to nominate in front of the public assembly at the Courthouse, leading to an outbreak of boos, hisses and catcalls from Loder supporters, with a threat to call police ensuing from the disturbance. Anyone was free to speak in support of their candidate. Following this a vote was taken through a separation of supporters leading to a count, eventually won by Loder. However, Rusden then had the right to challenge the result by initiating a wider local polling day.

On the July 5, 1859 polling day, under huge banners with band accompaniment, both groups of supporters paraded around Tamworth. As described by the local newspaper the Tamworth Examiner - “supporters of Mr Loder marched through the streets,

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cheering at all the houses favourable to that gentleman and hooting at all those opposed to him. Mr Rusden’s supporters were not far behind, cheering and hooting a la Loder’s supporters.”

At the completion of the 9 to 4 voting hours, Returning Officer P.G.King announced that Loder had won. Of the 1400 eligible electors on the roll, only 531 voted, with Andrew Loder gaining 380 votes to Rusden 151. Quoting the Examiner - “Mr Loder was then put in a chair and carried around the town, headed by a band and banners, one of which was the prettiest we have ever seen and bore the inscription ‘Loder for ever’ “ Interestingly, Loder remained in the office for only 9 months before resigning, soon become disillusioned with parliamentary culture and procedures.

Could this happen to our elected candidate from last Saturday ?

majority. Lord was expected to win but Chaffey scored a surprise upset. On coming downstairs from the hotel balcony, Chaffey had to flee up Peel Street, pursued by irate Loyd supporters, luckily gaining sanctuary in the Caledonian Hotel where Coles is now located. Kevin Anderson would have been right, with a sub 3 hour Marathon to his credit but Barnaby I’m not so sure !

By 1876 Tamworth had a population of around 3 000, sufficient to form a Borough Council, leading to our first local government elections. A remarkable 33 candidates nominated, still a record to this day, the next best being 25 candidates in 1965. The election resulted in 8 Councillors - Henry Lye, Abraham Cohen, Edward Lewis, William Dowel, Philip Gidley King, Joseph Chaffey, John Denning and Daniel Regan. That’s 8 Councillors representing 3 000 people - today we have 9 Councillors representing 50 000 people ! AA company Superintendent Philip Gidley King was then elected as our first Mayor, going on to serve 5 consecutive terms.

Then living 14 miles from town at the AA Co. headquarters at Goonoo Goonoo Station, his other (1875) house at what is now Calala Cottage Museum was a very handy addition to conduct his mayoral ship.

Come 1913 there was an interesting 3-way election contest for the

Philip Gidley King, who became Tamworth’s first Mayor after Tamworth Borough Council elections in 1876.

Frank Chaffey - Yes, he won the 1913 election and also outsprinted his pursuers up Peel Street ! Frank Chaffey - Yes, he won the 1913 election and also outsprinted his pursuers up Peel Street !

seat of Tamworth in the State Legislative Assembly. The candidates were Harry Levien, Jack Lord and Frank Chaffey. Candidate speeches were given from the balcony of the Post Office Hotel in Peel Street. Levien’s speech went on for nearly 3 hours and he was the first eliminated in the vote. (How could anyone speak that long - those that know me - don’t answer !) A big crowd had gathered in Peel Street listening to the speeches, with Lord’s supporters in the

Stories submitted by Michael Cashman of the Tamworth Historical Society © 2020

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Janelle Saffin

Photo: Denise Alison

The world moves at an alarming pace and it isn’t often that people have the embraces the challenges and time to sit down to talk and listen to celebrates the successes and is always each other. Heartland Magazine had the striving to just ‘do good’. honour to spend time with Janelle Saffin which was unlike a meeting or interview and taking proactive measures to mediate but rather an easy discussion between and solve problems when they arise. friends. Gleaming an insight into the person rather then the politician, Janelle Janelle sees each person’s individual generously shared with us what has inspired and led her to where she is today. journey and challenges, helping the best way she can, given the knowledge and skills she has. By solving the smaller Growing up in Ipswich and leaving issues, she is able to clear the way to school at the early age of 13yrs old, ensure better solutions for the bigger Janelle supported herself and was able to picture. gain employment in a range of different jobs instilling in her what a hard day’s Janelle sees politics in the same way as she work was. In turn she learnt that being sees life in that it is simply listening and adaptable and learning new skills on working with people and compromising the spot was going to be the difference to find the best possible outcomes. between survival or long-term growth and personal progression.

Described as a Parliamentary Whip, Janelle has carved her way through a Moving to Lismore at the age of 24, predominantly male environment, and Janelle was self-educated and eventually although of small physical stature, she gained qualifications in teaching and has been able to share a larger voice law. Her strong sense of humanity and which resonates with the people of not passion to ‘do good’, to effect positive only Australia and her electorate, but on change, challenged her to become a global level as well. an active member of the community by becoming a teacher, lawyer and At the age of 65, Janelle appreciates politician. It was a natural progression the maturity that comes with age and by seeing the issues the community faced

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experience. Approaching work in a calm but effective manner, she feels that she is able to articulate herself better, having had experience in a range of workplaces, is also able to relate to a greater range of people.

Janelle Saffin is a wife and a mother, with early mornings and late nights, she navigates her way through daily life and serving her community with no sign of slowing down. Keeping a healthy mind and body is important to manage the days events as Janelle likes to do at least a half hour work out on her tread mill or a brisk walk through the streets each morning. She takes time to properly prepare in the mornings for each new day and ensures all her phone calls are caught up at night when she gets home before resting for the next day.

Regardless of how we come into the world, the best anyone can do is to make use of the time we have on the planet by using our talents, skills and passion to make positive change and leave the world better then we found it. Janelle Saffin embraces the challenges and celebrates the successes and is always striving to just ‘do good’.

and proud of our successful tea plantation. Sustainability and purity are foundational to the way we choose to go about our craft. We strive to uphold these values today by employing from our community, helping to support the local economy while providing income, stability, education and training to our workforce. On a national scale, we help keep profits in Australia by actively seeking out and partnering with other Australian owned and operated companies and suppliers that share our values and standards.

Madura Tea – extraordinary tea, for extraordinary people.

When you’ve been part of Australia’s tea history for over forty years, one can suggest that you’ve had a lot of time to perfect one’s craftsmanship, business principles, operations and resources to ensure you’re continually meeting your commitments to environment and sustainability, all while producing Australia’s favourite award-winning brews.

We believe Australia is truly the ‘lucky country’, but it takes more than luck to succeed in a competitive market while adhering to your principles. It takes experienced craftsmanship, commitment, passion, and a team of very loyal customers.

What makes Madura different?

Every good story begins with a great cup of tea, and our brewing adventure started back in 1978 in the hills of Clothiers Creek, North of Byron Bay with the very first planting of our evergreen Camellia Sinensis shrubs. After five years of patiently waiting and we were finally able to introduce to kitchens all over Australia a delicious range of loose-leaf Green and Black tea.

Fast Forward to 2020 and our award-winning brews are still created from passion, pioneering, and personality; refined all by hand for over forty years. We believe tea is still one of life’s simplest pleasures – so we continue to keep it simple ourselves - over 26 blends with one goal: the purest, cleanest, best-tasting brews.

Our brews showcase a range of classic blends, including black, green – including our specialty white, chai, organic teas and our refreshing range of herbal infusions including lemon and ginger, peppermint, camomile and one our country’s greatest native flavours – lemon myrtle. We equally understand that our loyal customers want choice; hence we actively encourage our customers to consider our broad range of teas and herbal tisanes available in loose-leaf, leaf pyramid infusers and tea bags.

As a company, we also want to inspire people to make healthy choices – not just for themselves, but equally, for the environment, we live in.

It is for this reason that we also nurture and respect our nation’s most valuable asset – our environment, through sustainable practices. We do this by not using harmful pesticides on our plantation, installing solar technology, keeping all manufacturing and packaging on-site, and meeting recyclability targets to reduce our environmental footprint.

Our current achievement to minimise waste to landfill has us sitting at less than 0.75%.

We equally only use recycled cardboard for our packaging and shipping cartons and FSC-certified paper for other uses in our production cycle.

Additionally, we use vegetable-based inks where possible, and our teas are independently tested in Australia to ensure they contain no harmful chemical and bacterial residues.

At Madura, our brews, principles, values, and estate continue to demonstrate our commitment to growing our business in a way that makes us proud.

We invite you to take time out to revive your mind with Madura – as refreshing your senses can be as simple as putting the kettle on.

To discover more about our farm or our range of brews visit maduratea. com.au Steep, sip and enjoy.

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Spirit of the Dance-Oliver Lewis From the age of 8 years old Oliver Lewis has been bringing joy into the world with his music when he began his life-long relationship with his violin. Although Oliver enjoyed his music and the and the journey he was on, he never imagined that one day he would play on some of the biggest stages with some of the worlds most incredible talents. He also didn’t realise that he was on track to become the Guinness Book of Record’s Fastest Violinists.

Oliver’s gift was clear early on and at age 12 he became leader of the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain. Winning scholarships to the Purcell School of Music, the Guildhall School of Music, and the Bern Conservatoire, he studied with some of the world’s finest teachers, including Carl Pini, David Takeno, Jack Glickman, Igor Ozim and Wenxun Chen. Whilst at the Bern Conservatoire he completed his post-graduate studies with Richard Tognetti who went on to become the Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

He made his concerto debut in 1991 in Switzerland, playing Bruch’s G minor Violin Concerto and Ravel’s Tzigane as soloist with the Bern Symphony Orchestra. In 1991 he became the leader and soloist of the Heidelberg Chamber Orchestra, and toured Europe with them for many years. During this time, he also made several CD recordings of chamber music for Guild Music, and his recordings of Elgar’s Violin Sonata and the complete works for violin and piano by Eugene Goossens (with pianist Jeremy Filsell) received a double five-star award from Classic CD Magazine. He made his London debut at the Wigmore Hall in 1997, and his UK concerto debut in 1999 as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Bruch’s G minor Violin Concerto. His recording of the title music to the film Ladies in Lavender (2004) - also as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - became a Classic FM Hall of Fame hit. He recorded Bach’s G minor Fugue for part of the soundtrack to Ladies in Lavender and played all of the solo gypsy violin music in the ‘Master of the House’ scene on the soundtrack to the 2012 blockbuster film Les Misérables.

In October 2010 Oliver Lewis became the Guinness Book of Record’s World’s Fastest Violinist, after playing the Flight of the Bumblebee faster than any other violinist in history, live on BBC One’s Blue Peter. He broke his world record again in 2011 on the Ellen DeGeneres show in the US. Since 2001 Oliver has been the onstage solo electric violinist star of the smash hit Irish dance show Spirit of the Dance, notching up over 2000 performances with them worldwide, and he continues to tour with them to this day. Collaborating with the show’s music producer, Dave Williams, he created Deviations Project - a unique classical crossover group which was signed up to Neurodisc Records in the US in 2007. They produced three albums in total, and the huge popularity of their music peaked in 2009, when their Christmas album Adeste Fiddles reached #16 in the US Billboard Classical Crossover Chart. From 2015 - 2018 Oliver toured the UK as solo violinist with the shows The Last Tango and Tango Moderno, starring as the onstage tango violinist alongside World 30 | Heartland Magazine

Tango Champions Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, stars of the British TV show Strictly Come Dancing.

Heartland Magazine was fortunate enough to catch up with Oliver via phone and immediately his energy and excitement for his work transferred through the line all the way from England. Spirit of the Dance will be blessing the stages throughout Australia on a tour through in April and May 2020 with Oliver featured amongst the high energy dancers and performers.

Oliver gained his position with Spirit of the Dance when his actress friend drew his attention to a newspaper ad asking for a violinist.

He answered the call and met with the producer who asked Oliver if he could move and entertain while he played. Immediately Oliver jumped on the table and performed letting out an elated ‘yee- haa’ at the end. Impressing producer David King, Oliver was in and hasn’t looked back since.

Oliver’s preparation for show days entails a run in the morning which keeps him fit and energized and a light but filling lunch as not to be too heavy and full before show time. Pre- show Oliver enjoys a coffee and takes in the harnessed energy of the whole cast backstage. While the dancers are warming up and preparing for the show, Oliver describes the energy as an elastic band being pulled back before being released at show time.

Audiences look forward to Oliver’s performance of Flight of the Bumblebee. The fast tempo and intricate fingering required to flawlessly perform this piece is immense however Oliver loves the anticipation of the audience and the sheer joy from the applause afterward.

From the 8 year old boy who started playing the violin to the man who is now sharing his gift around the world to all types of audiences, he still has the same intense joy and continues to see what he can do next with his magnificent fiddle.

As the violinist’s career reaches new hights, Oliver has been fortunate enough to appear in a wide range of performance opportunities. Oliver Lewis is a D’Addario Artist and endorses their products. He has appeared in films and commercials, playing the concert violinist lead role in a series of Europe-wide TV adverts for Opel cars, the featured violinist in two Christmas TV commercials for M&S, and was featured in the Cadburys Olympics TV commercial, in which he got to show off his record breaking violin speed.

Oliver enjoys coming to Australia because he loves the people and how warmly he is received, as an artist as well as a person. He finds the people easy to talk with and can always find a good Irish pub to wined down in after the high energy show. Oliver Lewis has an incredible spirit and love for life which translates through his music and into the hearts of audiences around the globe. Lismore City Hall will host Spirit of the Dance on May 2nd and welcome Oliver with open ears and open hearts.

CUTLERY CREATIONS

Each piece of art not only looks intriguing to the eye, but it comes with a story of its own. You see, each sculpture is handcrafted from a little piece of history. Forgotten spoons & forks that could have potentially travelled the seven seas, fed the starving during the depression or created kitchen masterpieces! How many pieces of Art do you know that can literally transport you through time?

The mantra of Cutlery Creations is to explore & discover pieces of our past & turn them into something we can enjoy today! From Australiana sculptures to insects & sea creatures you will never look at your cutlery the same way again.

How it all began; Lewis was in his workshop during the early 1990’s trying to create a wind chime from old cutlery, he cut the tines off 2 forks, they landed on top of a teaspoon and to him it looked like a spider. He began cutting up spoons & forks of different shapes & sizes to see what other images could be found. One by one they began to evolve & collecting cutlery became a priority. As Lewis’s imagination grew, he developed many skills & techniques.

The admiration that was obvious from others convinced him that he was creating something special. He began selling his sculptures at local markets & then bigger & better exhibitions; including the Darling Harbour Olympic Exhibition in 2000 where he received ‘A Gift of the Year Award’. Cutlery Creations has previously been featured on Totally Wild, Sunday Sunrise & in the Manning Great Lakes edition of the Focus Magazine.

not need re-polishing! Slight imperfections are not a fault but a reflection of the item being upcycled & handmade giving them individual characteristics. They hope you receive the same joy from owning them as they do in creating them.

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In 2002 Suzanne joined Lewis & they have been creating together ever since.

The highlight of their career to date was in 2007 building 70 kangaroos & 18 platypus as gifts for the world leaders during the APEC conference in Sydney.

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MACLEAN HISTORY TULLYMORGAN There has been considerable conjecture about where the name “Tullymorgan” came from. In “Maclean: The first Fifty Years”

by E. H. McSwan, it is said that perhaps it was named after two early men, named Tully and Morgan. But no persons of these names are to be found in the early records. Another view is that perhaps, since a large proportion of Lower Clarence people originated in Scotland that it was named for an area in Scotland: “Rothie-Norman, Tullmorgan or Tillymorgan, an Aberdeen farm owned by James Middleton circa 1862-1872 (Scottish Post Office Directory)” Prior to that in 1845 a Leith Lumsden was mentioned as being at Tullymorgan, Tallymorgan or Tillymorgan, (these names were all interchangeable) at Rothie-Norman in the same area. There is today a locality named “Tillymorgan” which is near the town of Rothienorman in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Whatever the true beginnings of the name, we know that Tullymorgan was a run that had belonged to Clark Irving in the early 1840’s, as in 1869, an advertisement for its sale appeared in the Clarence and Richmond Examiner and NE Advertiser 23 Dec 1869, saying that the E L Cattle Stations, including areas Bungawalbyn, Tuckinbil,(sic) Myrtle Creek, Gibberagee and “Tallymorgan” (Was this a printing error or was it the original name? See above.) “together forming an area of 600 square miles” and “carrying 20,000 head”.

“These properties were purchased from the estate of the late Clark Irving” and “they are abundantly watered throughout by numerous permanent creeks and lagoons”

for the Melbourne market…Kinnear’s mill at Lawrence and McMahon’s at Tullymorgan seem to be busy executing large orders…There are 13 horse teams at work drawing”. [timber] Clarence and Richmond Examiner and NE Advertiser 29/6/1889.

In July 1889, The Clarence and Richmond Examiner reported that over 60,000 feet of sawn timber had been loaded at Broadwater “for shipping by teams from Messrs Goodger and McMahon’s sawmill near Tullymorgan. The industry has the effect of keeping 20 teams at work hauling to deep water.”

A butter factory had been established in the 1890’s as in 1898 The Clarence and Richmond Examiner 8/1/1898 tells us that 2,151 gallons of milk had been treated yielding “the highly satisfactory returns of 1,140 lbs. of butter.”

In 1899, residents of the areas of Tullymorgan, Ashby, Mangrove Creek, Murrayville and Broadwater asked if roads between these areas and Maclean could be improved. “It is about 30 years since these places were first peopled, but since the establishment of the Murrayville sawmill and the Tullymorgan Butter factory the population has increased to about 250 souls. The only roads available to them if they wish to come to Maclean, is that which they have made themselves.” The Clarence and Richmond Examiner 9/8/1899 In the 1900’s an influx of new people meant more land was needed. “A number of persons anxious to select land in Tullymorgan Scrub some time ago requested the Association [Maclean Progress Association] to approach the Department with an application for the subdivision of the area into small agricultural holdings.” The Clarence and Richmond Examiner 24/12/1901. However, the Department answered that the timber on the lands was too valuable.

The push for agricultural lands did not abate, however. By 1906, it was reported that a large portion of the scrub had been taken up within the previous few years. In 1907, considerable areas were opened in Tullymorgan for development as agricultural

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As this area was so closely allied with Ashby and Murrayville, the first use was as a cattle run and forest and timber reserve, servicing both the Murrayville sawmills and the Ashby area.

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MACLEAN HISTORY lands. It was decided that although the reasons for locking up the land for timber getting before had merit, most of the commercial timber had been cleared, sawmills had closed or moved elsewhere, and it was unfair that existing land holders could not expand or new ones come into the district. The Member for Clarence, Mr McFarlane, said: “The country is undulating, rather heavily timbered and what is particularly noticeable is that the tops of the hills are good. What is known as Tullymorgan is situated on hilly country, a considerable portion being rich scrub. In the locality there are 25 selectors, some of whom have resided there for over twenty years. Some of the land has been cropped and grazed. Maize grows well. The soil is suitable for potato growing…oranges and mandarins seem to thrive. Sugar cane can be profitably grown …the holdings from what I can gather, range from 100 to 200 acres. This is not enough for a living area. To successfully carry on dairying, from 200 to 300 are needed.” The Clarence and Richmond Examiner 14/5/1907 By mid-1907, an area of 27,000 acres was freed for selection, the majority of which was in the region of Tullymorgan. Also, in mid-1907, a telephone exchange was opened in Tullymorgan and in February1908, T.S. LANDRIGAN took up 333 ¾ acres, P. BRADFIELD 258 acres, T. WARD 357 ½ acres, J. A. JONES 558 acres, and G. EAGLETON 330 ½ acres.

By November 1909, the demand for land on the Lower Clarence had exceeded all expectations. Nearly all the available land at Tullymorgan had been selected, and still more was being asked for. “This should be further argument in favour of the railway line from Maclean through Tullymorgan and Jackabulbyn (sic) to a junction on the North Coast Line.” The Clarence and Richmond Examiner 9/11/1909.

First Tullymorgan School

This school continued until the 1970’s and is a heritage building in the Local Government Heritage Plan, and now houses photographs and memorials to former veterans of WW1 and WW2, especially Light Horsemen of WW1. In 1976, lampposts were installed at the school in memory of those who fought in wars from the Boer to the Vietnam Wars.

Tullymorgan School circa 1970

Fruit grown at Tullymorgan (Coles’ farm) circa 1904- bananas, pineapples and passionfruit

In 1912, a portion of land belonging to Mr A. Sutherland – “A gentleman not of the fold” was given to build a Roman Catholic chapel to be built by the community.

SCHOOL In 1898 The Department of Education decreed that a Provisional School be established at Tullymorgan.

Later a ½ time school was conducted for many years between Broadwater/ Cormick’s Creek and Tullymorgan. “Mr F. C. Allen [is appointed] from Fernmount South to Cormick’s Creek and Tullymorgan half-time.” The Clarence and Richmond Examiner 6/5/1902.

The Murrayville School was moved to Tullymorgan in 1908.

In 1909, Mr T. E. Gallagher, was teacher at both schools and in 1910, he was reported to be the teacher at Tullymorgan with a “very fair enrolment.” In 1913, the school was proclaimed a Public school, and classed as a sixth-class school. A request was made for a teacher’s residence and weather shed, “both urgently needed.”

In 1928 the erection of a new school was announced: “to replace the existing premises.”

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Profiling - Bill Darra

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Profiling - Bill Darra Mudgee is a charming town in the heart of the third largest wine growing area in New South Wales Mudgee is an attractive and sophisticated country town of fine old buildings, located in the broad, picturesque and fertile Cudgegong River Valley. Surrounded by gently undulating hills it is noted primarily for more than 40 superb vineyards and outstanding providores, cafes and restaurants which accompany the vineyards and cellar doors. The area is also known for for its fine wool, beef, fat lambs, cereal crops, lucerne, vegetables and honey. It is the third largest grape growing region in New South Wales.

Mudgee is situated 266 km north-west of Sydney via Katoomba and the Great Western Highway. It is 454 m above sea-level.

It is claimed that ‘Mudgee’ is a corruption of a Wiradjuri Aboriginal term, ‘Moothi’, meaning ‘nest in the hills’.

Things to See and Do Mudgee CBD Walk There is a pleasant and informative walk around the Mudgee CBD which covers approximately 2.8 km, starts at the Visitor Information Centre (where you can pick up a brochure) and includes 16 places of historic interest.

1. Robertson Park Robertson Park was Mudgee’s first market place (it was originally known as Market Square) and the venue of the first Mudgee Show in 1846. It has beautiful gardens, a band rotunda (1903) which was built to honour the local MP Sir John Robertson who was the Premier of NSW, and a war memorial honouring the men who fought in the Boer War. 2. Post Office Located on the corner of Market and Perry Streets, this unusual single storey Classical Revival stuccoed-brick post office was built in 1862. It was one of the first major country post offices in the state. An impressive building it features an arcade with a pediment parapet and small belltower.

3. Dear, Loneragan and Hogan (DLH Solicitors) Located at 70 Market Street, this interesting two storey building dates from 1884 when it was built by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney (CBC Bank). It closed in 1974 when it became the NAB and subsequently became the offices of a local firm of solicitors.

4. Town Hall A centrepiece for a very impressive run of heritage buildings, the Town Hall at 64 Market Street was built in 1880 and extensively renovated in 2012-2013. It is officially classified by the National Trust. The Heritage Council of New South Wales notes: “It is neo-classic in style having stuccoed pediments to windows and the elaborate central roof gable containing the date and name plaque and ventilator. The structure is of brick with stuccoed quions, window surrounds and central balcony - porch. A small mansard roof of corrugated iron is set behind a low parapet at the front and is surmounted by a flagpole turret with cast iron crestings.”

5. Hannaford Cox Connellan McFarland Located at 62 Market Street this handsome building was built in the late 1920s and originally occupied by the State Bank of New South Wales which became the Rural Bank around 1935. It has been classified by the National Trust.

6. St John the Baptist Anglican Church Located on the north-western corner of Market Street is St John the Baptist’s Anglican Church (1860-61). The large organ dates from 1881 and the church has some notable stained-glass windows.

In Church Street is the Sunday school hall which was built in 1860 as an Anglican school.

7. Clock Tower The Clock Tower dominates the top end of Market Street. It was a gift from Ivan Adams and is a War Memorial.

8. Regent Picture Theatre Located in Church Street, the Regent Picture Theatre is a fine example of an Art Deco 1930s picture theatre. Designed by Douglas Smith was opened in 1935. It still has some particularly impressive murals of Disney characters.

9. St Mary of the Presentation Roman Catholic Church At the south-eastern corner of Market and Church Streets is the Gothic Revival St Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church.

The sanctuary and vestry are part of the original 1857 sandstone building, with the present body added in 1873-76 and the steeple in 1911. The presbytery (1851-52) is one of the oldest standing buildings in Mudgee. The church has an interesting mixture of Gothic and Byzantine architecture and the artist George de Pyro painted the impressive Stations of the Cross.

10. Loneragan’s Store Stretching along Church Street, beyond St John the Baptist Church is Loneragan’s Store which was opened as a department store in 1873 and continued trading until 1984. Today it is divided up into smaller shops.

11. Kelly’s Irish Pub Now known as Kelly’s Irish Pub, the hotel on the corner of Church Street and Mortimer Street has been variously known as The Mudgee, The Waratah, Lamont’s General Store and The Sydney Hotel.

13. The Uniting Church Located at 89 Mortimer Street is the Methodist (now Uniting) Church which was built 1863-64. The first Wesleyan Chapel was built in 1853 and is now incorporated into the block of shops at the corner of Mortimer and Church Streets.

16. Cobb & Co Boutique Hotel Located on the corner of Perry and Market Streets, this fascinating historic building, now called Cobb & Co Court, was built in the 1850s, is one of the oldest buildings in Mudgee, and was once used as an overnight stopping place by Cobb & Co Coaches.

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Bunnamagoo Estate Wines The delicate subtle nuances and warmth of Bunnamagoo Estate Wines, transport patrons on a journey allowing them to taste the attention to detail it has taken to produce such an extraordinary wine. Located in the Central Ranges of NSW, Mudgee, the grapes grown to produce the wine reflect Rockley’s deep volcanic basalt soils, resulting in a cooler climate style of wine and the Eurunderee vineyard, not far from Mudgee’s warmer climate and variable soils under laid with limestone.

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providing quality country hospitality. These wine experts are able to answer any questions while guiding guests through each wine with as much detail and passion in the same way the wines were made.

Bunnamagoo Estate Wines not only produce some of the best wines in the world, but also strive to involve their guests in events and functions, sharing their passion for great wine, food and the beauty of the area of Mudgee and surrounds.

March 14th sees the Smokin Bro &Co. pop up, which invites guests to come and enjoy the lawns of the Estates cellar door while enjoying the wine and ale as well as Smokin’ Bro & Co.’s low n slow BBQ. The event is child and pet friendly with food options for all ages.

The Grapfest 5km Run event is on the 4th of April and is a great way to get moving out in the fresh air amongst Mudgee’s most scenic vineyards. Later there is an opportunity to get your ‘Wine Waddle’ on while sampling the Estates best wines before enjoying the live entertainment later in the afternoon.

Since 2002, Robert Black has been the wine-maker for Bunnamagoo Estate, providing a true Bud to Bottle process. Robert is involved in every step of the wine making process, carefully choosing the best fruit and discussing with the vigneron’s each decision, treating the grapes with the individuality they deserve. Roberts passion and artistry which goes into the wine, has created award winning ranges, growing the success of the Estate. The processes used is as far from factory methods as possible and ensures the same high standards are met with every variety being bottled.

Stuart and Deb Hughes have developed the brand and overseen the growth of Bunnamagoo wines through their management skills for over 20 years. The team welcoming guests at the cellar door, pride themselves on their approachable and friendly nature while

April brings some of the most beautiful weather to enjoy the sunshine in an exquisite setting. Celebrate the Easter long weekend with friends or family by listening to the live music while enjoying freshly shucked oysters and prawns. The kids will be kept busy with the Toy Story Jumping Castle, making new friends, leaving the adults to relish an easy-going afternoon.

Later in the year Bunnamagoo Estate holds two events on September 11th and 12th. Mini Muddies is a day of exercise and fitness for primary and high school children, to challenge their bodies through obstacle courses while having fun mixed with healthy competition. The schools vs schools inter house battle, encourages children to not only work in a team but to also meet and interact with other kids from different schools.

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The following day is the ‘Suck It Up Buttercup’ event which pushes the body to new limits, through muddy, boggy and wet terrain. While getting wet and dirty, participants can still enjoy the scenic views and beautiful landscape. This year’s theme is Vikings, conjures the necessary attitude to tackle this year’s course.

As well as the years scheduled events, Bunnamagoo also caters for weddings in their Lush vineyards and vast green lawns. There are two perfect sites for a ceremony or reception, ensuring a memorable day for guests and family.

Each bottle is corked and labelled with love and precision and presented in a way which captures the Estates true essence. The attention to detail has also been given to Bunnamagoo Estate Wines labels as they feature the historic Bunnamagoo Homestead. The name Bunnamagoo came from the local Aboriginals and translates as the meeting of waters. The rich history of the Homestead dates back to 1827, Thomas Pye, when a pardoned convicted, secured the land and with the help of convict labourers built the homestead.

By the time the Paspaley family acquired the property in 1992, the homestead had been altered and was in disrepair. A local architect was commissioned to restore the house and, with due regard to its historical significance, to make additions to enable the house to be used as the homestead of a working farm.

Bunnamagoo is much more then a winery. It is a place to spend time with family and friends while enjoying the stunning views

Country Escape Tours Mudgee Creating a Mudgee Moment is made easier with the tours on offer from Sandy and Maritza at Country Escape Tours. These two friends have built a business to highlight Mudgee’s incredible area with natural beauty coupled with local wineries who produce some of the best products in Australia. Country Escape Tours understand the area and enjoy sharing Mudgee’s allure with their guests through their wide variety of tours.

Saturday and Sunday mornings from October through April, guests are invited to enjoy the Breakfast in the Vines tour. After a breakfast filled with local produce, enjoying the sights and sounds of the vineyard, visitors can enjoy tasting wines at three other wineries.

Enjoy the great outdoors with a morning horse ride through a gorgeous bush setting. Wind through beautiful scenery and soak up the peace and serenity of the landscape. Indulge in lunch before your guide takes you to taste the local wines of Mudgee. Sip and swirl your way around the vineyards and enjoy all the local produce Country Mudgee the area has to offer. WeEscape cater for Tours beginners to experienced riders including children.

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The Feel the Love tour option is a great way to spend quality time with your partner celebrating the love you share. Ideal as a valentines, birthday or anniversary gift this tour offers a romantic breakfast in the vines with a bottle of bubbly as well as a personalised wine tasting. Lowe Wines will share their knowledge and passion of wine making as you wander through the vines learning about how an organic and biodynamic property operates. Before lunch guests can enjoy the award-winning cheeses as well as visiting a local olive grove with the opportunity to taste the oils, olives, vinegars, tapenade and much more. Winding the afternoon down couples can taste drinking shrubs and cocktails before indulging in local made chocolates which are matched with fortified wines.

Country Escape Tours go above and beyond for the guests and provide an experience like no other. There are many tour packages to choose from and something that suites everyone’s time frame, budget and interests. The tours take into account the seasonal weather insuring the comfort of their guests at all times.

Complementary transfers from your accommodation is an option which takes the stress out of worrying about transport to and from your chosen tours.

and beautiful wines. Bunnamagoo holds events which cater for everyone as the Estates team welcomes your family to join their family in a celebrating life. Cellar door open 7 days, 10am to 4pm.

Guests can even create their own Mudgee Moment with the Mudgee Hopper tour. The tour bus runs the route all day with the option of an all-day pass or a 3.5hr pass. This is a casual approach to enjoying the Mudgee region which allows visitors to see where the day takes them.

The endless options provided by Country Escape Tours really do cater for any group or any occasion. Sandy and Maritza are very proud of Mudgee and the beauty and products the area has to offer visitors. Their enthusiasm and passion can be felt through the unique tours leaving their guests feeling well looked after and overwhelmingly satisfied. To experience a tour of Mudgee with a difference you can contact Country Escape Tours Phone: 0450 654 260 or 0477 782 290

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From a few beers with mates, Mudgee Brewing Co has risen to success from a simple idea to become the forefront of the craft beer renaissance in Australia. Gary Leonard not only enjoys a quiet drink but also exploring and learning all about the techniques and heritage that go into making the different styles of craft beer. His passion lead Gary to choose Mudgee as the perfect location to establish the Mudgee Brewing Company.

couple well with the selection of brews offering a laid back afternoon with mates or a family gathering.

Mudgee Brewing Co has not only tapped into Mudgee’s long heritage of beer making but the rich heritage of the area, conducting their brews out of a rustic 100-year-old red brick former wool store. Gary Leonard continues his journey and exploration of the craft beer world and produces fine, crafted beers ranging from seasonable pale ales to the rich taste of Mudgee.

Gary Leonard

Mudgee has a long history of brewing dating back to 1853 with the establishment of Crossings Brewery followed by Federal Brewery in 1883. Federal Brewery closed its doors in 1956 but not before instilling the legend of Mudgee Mud, which came about because of the amount of sediment in the beer due to a difference in the water quality being used. This has inspired Mudgee Brewing Co’s very own imperial stout which boasts hints of aniseed and liquorice undertones. Its smooth drinkability is reflective of the high-quality water used in todays brew and has put Mudgee back on the map for their beer, ale, stout, porter and larger.

Mudgee Brewing Co hosts live music events and shares with guests the opportunity to meet the brewer and experience a tour like no other.

Guests are welcomed to ask questions and learn about the brewing process as well as a grain tasting and a chance to smell the aromas from different hops. Taste 8 different beers and enjoy the included snacks while taking in the brewery’s surrounds, smells and tastes.

Gary and his team at Mudgee Brewing Co can also cater for those special occasions or meetings that crop up throughout life. Their main hall can comfortably seat 80-100 guests or stand up to 150. The mezzanine is a great personal space which can fit up to 30 guests and is perfect for a morning business meeting, bridal or baby showers or any event which requires a more intimate setting. The extensive menu range offers breakfast and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday and dinner from Thursday to Sunday. Their all day pizza and snack menu 38

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Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday - Sunday: 8:00 am - Late ​Open Mic Night - 1st Thursday of every month Live music on Fridays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Live music on Sundays from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mudgee Brewing Company info@mudgeebrewing.com.au

(02) 6372 6726

4 Church St, Mudgee NSW 2850, Australia

www.mudgeebrewing.com.au

Beers of the Month

Smokey Red – 5.1% The Smokey Red is a cracker of a smooth red ale. It has the hoppiness of an IPA with the smokey finish of a fine whiskey. Gary brewed this one to honour his wife, Debbie

Galaxy Pale Ale – 4.6% Brewed with Australian Hops this beer has a fruity up front hoppiness with a late bitterness. A beer suited to the Australian climate.

Mudgee Mud – 8.5% Mudgee Mud is a rich and smooth imperial stout, which boasts hints of aniseed and liquorice undertones. Topped off with a creamy head this stout revives the legend of brewing in Mudgee.

Pale Ale – 4.4% This crisp & lighter style of Pale Ale makes it an ideal first beer, guaranteed to wipe the dust from the back of your throat or the office from you day.

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F

irst held in 1823, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual ticketed event, attracting over 828,000 on average.

The show is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. Revenue generated by it allows the RAS to invest in Agricultural programs, competitions, education, youth and rural NSW.

under the Cumberland Agricultural Society. It was later renamed the Agricultural Society of NSW in 1859. The Society’s Shows were held at government grounds in Parramatta until 1868. In 1869 the Society was offered the use of Prince Alfred Park where a purpose built exhibition building had been built.

Shows continued at Prince Alfred Park until 1881, when high rent and empty coffers forced the Society to look for a new venue.

The City Council offered 40 acres of

hospitals and the Royal Hall of Industries served as a morgue. During World War II the Sydney Royal Easter Show was cancelled for five consecutive years when the Showground was requisitioned for military use, and some 700,000 troops passed through its grounds.

By the late 1980s the Sydney Royal Easter Show had outgrown its Moore Park facilities.

In 1994 the NSW Government approved its relocation to Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush. The first Show at the new grounds was held in 1998.

Today the Show is Australia’s biggest annual event, injecting more than $600m into the NSW economy and attracting close to a million visitors with its entertainment, exhibitions, competitions and vivid depictions of rural life.

In 1822, a group of Sydney’s leading citizens formed the Agricultural Society of NSW with the aim of “furthering the quality of Australia’s primary production by means of contests and competitions”.

Eleven officers were elected and the Society staged its first Show at Parramatta the following year. At the time, Parramatta was the bread bowl of Australia and, the agricultural hub of the colony, which was struggling to provide for its population of 30,000, half of them convicts.

Despite its initial success the Society lapsed in 1834 due to the pressure of drought and economic depression, but re-formed in 1857 Advertorial

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unpromising, sandy scrub at Moore Park for an annual rent of £10. With the help of the NSW Government and public subscriptions the Society built a Showground, which became home to the Show for the next 115 years.

In 1891 Queen Victoria honoured the Society by permitting use of the word ‘Royal’. The Society subsequently became the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales.

While the bubonic plague did not stop the Show when it struck Sydney in 1900, the influenza epidemic of 1919 caused chaos.

Large public gatherings were banned and the Show was cancelled. Many buildings on the Showground were repurposed as temporary

THE GREAT AUSSIE BEER SHED AND HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM ECHUCA Australia is known for its incredible landscape and natural beauty, as well as the friendly people and love of beer. A visit to The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum combines all three of these things, leaving visitors and guests a little happier when they leave then when they arrived.

A new part of the museum was opened in September 2017 which is known as the beer stein and horse drawn carriage museum with approximately 4000 beer steins on display. The carriages include an 1890 Dabb and Co Royal Mail Coach,1920 Milk cart,1920 Butchers Cart,1930 Bread Cart,1895 Station Buggy built locally in Rochester,1900 Taxicab from Melbourne and a gentleman’s Sulky built in Grafton in 1905. All are in fantastic condition and most are fully restored.

The collections are always expanding and in May 2018, another section of the museum opened and has an impressive collection of old vintage classic cars. This impressive collection attracts enthusiasts from far and wide and takes visitors back in time.

The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum can also cater for functions in their unique Heritage Function Centre which is full of personality with many visible talking points. It comfortably seats 100 people and has a dance floor for guests to let loose and enjoy a relaxed celebratory vibe. The Heritage Function Centre is the perfect setting for weddings, Christmas parties, birthdays or any other celebration.

Neil Thomas opened the doors to his incredible collections in 2003 to guests and visitors. He gains great pleasure in showing off his 20,000 plus beer cans from Australia and all over the world as well as his range of tap tops, handles, barrels, bottles, signs, brewery manufacturing equipment and machinery. Taking in all the different items can be quite overwhelming but Neil is always around to share what information he has on the different items while entertaining guests with his sense of humour and Aussie hospitality.

The 5000 sq. ft shed, also houses Aussie products, brand names and machinery like old petrol Bowsers, washing machines, a Coca Cola Collection, kitchen and laundry items and even a partially restored WW1 canon. As Neil’s passion and enthusiasm grew so did the collection and the items he acquired. In 2012 Neil completed the New Heritage Farm Museum which has old farming equipment from the late 1800’s including almost an entire range of Furphy farm water carts.

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Neil and his wife Andrea welcome guests from all over and guarantee a personalised tour of the museum that will not only educate but entertain the whole family. Their passion for great customer service has been awarded with the museum taking out the 2015 Regional Achievement and Community Award for customer service.

Neil and Andrea look forward to the future and relish the opportunity to safeguard Australia’s heritage and to celebrate their collections with their guests. The museum opens 9:30am - 5pm weekends, public holidays and school holidays or by appointment at all other times. You can find The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm online or call (03) 5480 6904.

The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival The spirit of the country and the true strength of Australia is alive and visible in the town of Corryong Victoria. The annual Snowy River Bush Festival is fast approaching and despite having suffered through horrendous bush fires, Corryong is fighting back with sheer determination to make this year’s festival the biggest and best yet.

In 1995 the town of Corryong celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Angus & Robertson’s publication of Banjo Paterson’s iconic poem “The Man From Snowy River.” It was a time to celebrate the history and heritage of the place as well as acknowledging the great horse men and women who have helped shape our country and embody what it truly means to be Australian.

The Upper Murry region is rich with natural beauty and some of the most skilled horse riders in the world. Located at the base of the Snowy Mountains and the head of the Murry River, this region has some of the most challenging terrain and experiences some of the most extreme conditions in the country. The land reflects the sort of people who live in this region. There is a resilience and a quiet strength to the people which is proudly showcased through the Snowy River Bush Festival.

After the recent devastating bush fires which has hit this area in the extreme, it has taken a lot of courage and determination for the organisers and volunteers to push forward to hold this year’s festival.

The impact of which the fires have had on the entire community has been immense, but with the people sticking together and supporting one another has been priceless and encouraging to continue through this difficult time.

The Snowy River Bush Festival will be held from the 2nd to the 5th of April and will have events, competitions and entertainment for everyone in the family. 10-14 year old accomplished riders are encouraged to enter the stripling event. For the creatively minded there is a photography and art exhibition as well as poetry and music events to enjoy and to become inspired by.

Along with the many horse events, dogs are featured in The Working Cattle Dog Championships, The Flipping Disc Dogz and the MFSR ‘Ol Foz’ Dog Jump. The skill and discipline that these beautiful canines exhibit is thrilling and heart-warming to watch.

The Man from Snowy River Challenge is the festivals flagship event which strives to find the modern- day Man From Snowy River.

The event has six gruelling preliminary events to challenge the most skilled and professional horse and rider teams. The Top Ten scoring riders move forward from the preliminary events to take centre stage on Sunday and earn their place in the final events The Challenge is one of the toughest most skilled horsemanship competitions in the country with finalists catching a wild horse at

a gallop off their riding horse and a stock saddle buckjump as the deciding events.

Banjo Patterson’s Poem is brought to life with captivating reenactments which evoke the imagination and stirs the emotion to what this festival is all about. There are two opportunities to witness this event on the 3rd of April at 10am and 2.30pm. The Rodeo held on Saturday night features the best in saddle bronc, bull riding and barrel racing with John P Gill and sons providing their best bucking stock to test the skill of the riders.

Other displays include the Historic Machinery display as well as the High Country Ute Muster. Crowds gather to witness the Street Parade which is a taster of the week’s events and a great way to enjoy the wide variety of things to see and do during the festival. The mustsee parade kicks off at 10.30am on Saturday the 4th of April, led by Riley’s Riders down Hanson Street.

Corryong is a flurry of excitement and energy with street markets, buskers, Aussie Bush Idol and the Colts and Fillies kids party. For a nice way to finish the day and to relax with family or friends, there is a movie night which features a different film each year.

Accommodation is not a problem with many camping locations available with a range of different options that suite the needs of the individual or group. You can BYO camp or utilise the upmarket Glamping option or lower budget Tent Town to meet your needs.

Camping will be available from 8.00am Monday 30th March – Monday 6th April 2020.

Along with camping options and packages, ticket and pass information can be found on The Man from Snowy River Bush festival web page.

Applications to participate in the events can also be found on the page as well as the opportunity to become a volunteer which ensures you that you are not only amongst the action but also helping a community in hosting their annual festival.

Profits from the festival will go back into bush fire recovery which will help people in need while demonstrating the true Aussie bush spirit.

This year’s Super Raffle is a combined Saddle pack valued at $5000 plus a fire protection pack valued at over $8000 which is so relevant to so many in the Corryong region. It has been a particularly difficult year for the organisers with over $150,000 of equipment necessary to hold the festival being lost in the devastating fires.

Only for the spirit and generosity of the community, this year’s festival would not be possible. The 2020 Man From Snowy River Bush Festival is setvv to be the most spirit filled year yet. The community of Corryong encourage visitors to come and be a part of the festival and to join together in celebrating not only what this area has to offer but also what it means to be an Aussie and to experience the best in Bush culture.

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MOUNT WARNING HOTEL, UKI HISTORY

Photo courtesy Tweed Regional Museum US000212

The land where the Mount Warning Hotel was later built, was originally owned (selected) by Henry Sweetnam. Mr Wern share farmed there, and it was later farmed in 1903 by Mr George Barnes and family.

In 1912 David Cleaton Marshall bought the land from Henry Sweetnam and he then used part of the land to build three houses.

A portion of this land was purchased from D. C. Marshall in 1914 for the Mount Warning hotel by John Fowler Fitzhenry (known locally as Fowler Fitzhenry).

The original Mount Warning Hotel was built in 1914 with John Fowler Fitzhenry in partnership with his uncle Fowler Askew, with the intention of supplying accommodation and meals for travellers and their horses. In 1916 John Fowler Fitzhenry bought Fowler Askew out. The hotel was designed by Donald Esplin (he was a distinguished Australian architect whose prolific practice lasted for more than forty years and produced more than five hundred designs). The builders were F. Askew, J. F. Fitzhenry, P. Clough, C. Popkins, “Buck” Walpole and many day labourers including three Russians who couldn’t speak English. They practically lived on eggs delivered by a schoolboy Ewan Walls.

When Mr John Fowler Fitzhenry applied in January 1914 for a publican’s licence to build the hotel at Uki, the local licensing police sergeant objected because he believed the quiet and good order of the neighbourhood would be disturbed. At that time the proposed hotel did not have any road access. To complicate matters further, the road route was due to change as part of the construction of the Rowlands Creek Bridge. This meant that the hotel would abut on the proposed road. Nonetheless, the local licencing court granted him permission. John Fowler Fitzhenry was required to take a petition around Uki and needed 75% of the population as signatories in order to meet the requirements of the licensing board. Fowler Fitzhenry was also to build the hotel at Tyalgum in 1926. The local community honoured him by naming the park opposite the pub “John Fowler Fitzhenry Park”.

The hotel officially opened 22nd December 1914 at a cost of £1,500, with Fowler Askew as its first publican. The first beer was delivered by Mr J. H. Faulks with his wagon drawn by four horses.

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to topping them on the sly). Sonny Brims always claimed to have had the first beer at the hotel when he was 19 years old. The Mount Warning Hotel before World War 2 was full of permanent boarders and boasted a stately Dining Room. Patrons’ horses were well catered for, with stables at the back of the hotel and hitching rails at the front.

Guests would receive a cuppa in bed each morning, and for those who required a cut lunch, the hotel staff would have one ready.

Those seeking accommodation would include travellers, school doctors or those stranded in town due to flooded creek crossings.

(The 1954 flood, according to John Donaghue, inundated the hotel bar up to a level of 18 inches (450 mm)). Breakfast, three course lunch and dinner were on offer daily, all meals being cooked on a large and imposing fire stove (range). The Dining Room was furnished with six seater tables topped with starched damask tablecloths and folded serviettes. Smartly-dressed waitresses would provide polite and efficient table service, taking multiple orders by memory alone.

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Downstairs on the right of the hotel was the ladies’ salon which housed an upright piano (at one time there were three pianos in the hotel). If you were to walk out of the dining room into the hallway, you would find a locked room immediately to your right followed by a scullery. Outside the door at the end of the hallway were the water tanks and back stairs. Upstairs on the left was a sitting room and front and back bedrooms, the former being used by the licensee’s family. The permanent boarders used the

MOUNT WARNING HOTEL, UKI HISTORY bedrooms towards the back of the hotel. P. Collins had a billiard room and barber shop which were located next to the hotel.

When the last barber shop closed this building was removed.

The Mt Warning Hotel was the setting for some noteworthy, and at times, bizarre and incongruous events. In 1924 a house painter at the hotel was found unconscious at the foot of a ladder. He was admitted to hospital but died shortly after. In 1943 while listening to the wireless at the Hotel, Mr Alfred Modini, aged 30 years, sneezed suddenly, then collapsed and died.

Politicians have been known to frequent hotels, some call in because they like a drink, others, drop in to further their careers.

In 1925, Mr R. T. Gillies, Labour candidate for Byron, addressed a large gathering at Uki from the balcony of the Mount Warning Hotel.

And another: “Arthur McDonald was one of those who trained the V.D.C. (Volunteer Defence Corps) {as well as Alf Cox and Jock Robson}.

We used always to lose a couple as we went past the pub. Hec and Arthur used to fall out as we went past the pub, and Jack Roberts.

They never finished a parade. Didn’t matter which way we went.

We used to be crawling on our flaming guts up there on Grant’s Hill (above Mitchell Street Uki) in the middle of the bloody night.

It was a wonder a bloody death adder didn’t bite you. I suppose a death adder was a bit fussy anyway.”

(Source: Reg Armour)

When the women from the Perch Creek and Kunghur area rode a horse into Murwillumbah and returned to Uki, Fowler Fitzhenry would put their horse in the hotel yard and give them a room for the night and breakfast next morning at no charge as he said the ride was too long for them to continue home in one day. Fowler Fitzhenry died 1932 in a car accident at the 20-mile peg on the Murwillumbah road to Nimbin.

Fowler Fitzhenry’s first child was born at the hotel. When Fowler died, his son Martin left school to assist his newly widowed mother in the running of the business. At the time of his death, Fowler Fitzhenry owned three hotels. His death was a blow to the family fortune, so much so that it was necessary in 1934 to sell the Mount Warning Hotel to Toohey’s Brewery for the sum of £3,200 in order to cover the cost of probate.

John Fowler Fitzhenry’s motor car. Photo taken at the rear of the Mount Warning Hotel. Photo courtesy Tweed Regional Museum US000216

Immediately following their return to Uki after the war, exservicemen and women, along with community members, would assemble at the Mt Warning Hotel before marching over Rowland’s Creek Bridge along Kyogle Rd towards their destination at the War Memorial. After the completion of the Commemorative Service, they would then return along the same route to the hotel to reminisce with their friends over a few cold beverages.

Food rationing was in force during the war and gradually things wound down to such an extent that, even when the war ended, things never quite got back on the same footing.

According to Joy Armour during the time of the publican William Soorley, who was the licensee in the 1930’s, the local S. P. Bookie was Len Pearson, (Gerry Daly Senior used to arrive at the hotel with a page of 2\- bets). Lloyd Roberts was another S. P. bookie who plied his trade at the Mt Warning Hotel.

Mount Warning Hotel prior to the Rowlands Creek Bridge being built in 1915/1916. Rowlands Creek Crossing and foot bridge (note the well-worn path from the footbridge to the Hotel) Photo courtesy Tweed Regional Museum US000215

The hotel thrived as a social hub for the residents of Uki and surrounding districts until the outbreak of World War Two, which saw many of the town’s young men join up. The war brought hardship to the town and hotel business suffered, but locals never lost their sense of humour. Soldiers would at times be assigned to training exercises at various locations along the South Arm, and when on leave from duty would often patronise the hotel.

The following recollection was provided by Olga Kerry, a hotel employee at the time: “We got to cut all their lunches, all those sandwiches. We had a busy time at the hotel – piles of sandwiches for this whole mob of soldiers. They’d be on an exercise or something. One lot, they were giving us cheek, so we put brown paper and pepper in their sandwiches.”

Photo courtesy Tweed Regional Museum US000260

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Local Councils are responsible for keeping the public safe from dogs that are a restricted breed, or have been declared dangerous or menacing. They have the power to act on complaints about dog attacks.

Under NSW law, restricted breeds can no longer be sold or given away in NSW. It is illegal to accept ownership of such a dog. If you already own such a dog, you must desex and register it with your local council.

The restricted dogs law applies to:

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American Pitbull or Pitbull terriers Japanese tosas Dogo Argentino (Argentinean fighting dogs) Fila Brasiliero (Brazilian fighting dogs) Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario other breeds whose importation is prohibited by the Customs Act any dog declared by an authorised officer of a council, under the Companion Animals Act 1998, to be a restricted dog.

If your dog is reported by a member of the public to us, or a ranger suspects your dog is one of these breeds (or a cross breed) and you haven’t notified your local council, they will investigate and possibly declare the dog a restricted breed.

You will be notified and if you disagree, you can request a breed assessment (from a registered assessor). You can also request a temperament assessment to test whether your dog is dangerous.

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restricted dogs declared dangerous and menacing dogs.

Or consult the Companion Animals Act 1998.

Menacing Dogs: Must comply with the same control requirements as dangerous dogs outlined above, with one exception – menacing dogs do not need to be kept in a purpose-built enclosure at home.

Greyhounds: The requirements for control and management of greyhounds can be found on the Office of Local Government website.

Penalties Heavy penalties apply if owners breach any of the laws around keeping dangerous dogs and restricted breeds.

Certain offences carry a fine of up to $77,000 and a jail sentence of up 5 years, or both.

See fines for Restricted dogs, and fines for dogs declared dangerous and menacing.

The City regularly carries out inspections to ensure compliance.

A dog may be seized and immediately put down if the enclosure or muzzling requirements are not met on 2 separate occasions over a 12 month period.

Rules for restricted, dangerous and menacing dogs.

DRIVING IS “NEVER” RISK FREE. Driving is never risk free, but you should aim to drive ‘low risk’. A low risk driver has good observation, speed management and road positioning skills.

Observation The key to good observation is scanning.

Scanning is keeping your eyes moving, checking in one area for a couple of seconds and then moving your eye to another area.

Owners of restricted breeds and declared dangerous dogs must follow these rules: The dog must be desexed, microchipped and registered.

At home, the dog must be kept inside a purpose-built enclosure and warning signs must be displayed on the property.

The dog must wear a securely fitted muzzle when outside its enclosure (at home or in a public place).

When outside the enclosure, the dog must wear a distinctive red and yellow striped collar and be walked on a secure chain or lead.

The dog can never be walked off its leash, even in a designated offleash park.

It is illegal to give away or sell a restricted breed or a declared dangerous or menacing dog. It is also illegal to accept ownership of such a dog.

If such dogs are surrendered to a shelter, they will be humanely put down.

A restricted breed or a dog declared dangerous or menacing cannot be owned by, or left in the care of, anyone under the age of 18 years.

For detailed specifications relating to enclosures, muzzles, warning signs and collars in NSW, visit the Office of Local Government website and download the fact sheets on:

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When scanning look: • In the distance • At the road surface • To your left and right • Regularly at your mirrors and instruments.

Speed management Drive at a speed that is within the speed limit and this will allow you to react and completely stop within the distance you can see is clear. When you see potential hazards, slow down and prepare to stop (referred to as setting up the brakes), for example when pedestrians are close to the road or when other vehicles may turn in front of you. If you cannot see at least five seconds ahead you must slow down.

Slow down on wet, icy or gravel roads where it will take longer for your vehicle to stop.

What is a hazard?

A hazard is any possible danger that might lead to a crash.

Hazards can be seen or unseen, actual or potential, for example.

• A pedestrian waiting to cross • A blind corner • A car approaching a stop sign on an adjacent street • Poor driving conditions.

Road positioning Position your vehicle to maximise the distance from hazards (referred to as buffering). For example, moving to the left at the crest of a hill to create space from oncoming vehicles, or moving away from parked cars to avoid pedestrians and doors opening.

Crash avoidance space A safe low risk driver maintains a crash avoidance space completely around the vehicle. The crash avoidance space is managed by adjusting the vehicle’s speed and road position.

To determine the crash avoidance space to the front of the vehicle you need to take into account two key factors – reaction time and response time.

Reaction time is the time the driver needs to: • See the information • Perceive what it means • Decide on a response • Instigate that response.

A driver who is fit, concentrating, alert and not affected by alcohol, drugs, fatigue or a distraction, will still require about one and a half seconds to react to a hazard.

Response time is the time required to take action. Generally a minimum of one and a half seconds is needed to respond.

In many situations braking may be the only possible response.

Swerving is rarely appropriate and can result in a more severe crash, for example a head-on collision.

these speeds Speed

Crash avoidance space in metres

60 Kilometres per hour

50 metres

80 Kilometres per hour

67 metres

100 Kilometres per hour

84 metres

Potential for something to move into the crash avoidance space The three-second gap can also be used for situations where there is potential for something to move into your crash avoidance space; for example a car in an adjacent street could fail to give way and pull out in front of you.

Safe low risk drivers experienced in maintaining a three-second following distance are able to mentally judge a three-second crash avoidance space in front of their vehicle.

If there is potential for a hazard to enter this crash avoidance space, reduce your speed to create a buffer. It is necessary to maintain the crash avoidance space for all potentially hazardous situations, including blind corners and crests.

Many of the crashes that occur each day in NSW could be avoided if drivers actively maintained their crash avoidance space.

A total of three seconds crash avoidance space is needed to react and respond to a situation in front of you. You may need even longer in poor conditions such as in rain or darkness.

The three-second gap, explained on the next page, can be used when following another vehicle or if there is potential for something to move into your crash avoidance space.

Following another vehicle To calculate a three-second crash avoidance space when following another vehicle use this basic technique. As the rear of the vehicle in front of you passes an object at the side of the road such as a power pole, tree or sign, start a three-second count ‘one thousand and one, one thousand and two, one thousand and three’.

If your car passes the object you picked before you finish the three-second count, you are following too closely. Your crash avoidance space is not large enough. Slow down, and repeat the count again until the three-second crash avoidance space is achieved.

In poor driving conditions, such as rain, night and gravel roads, it may be necessary to increase your crash avoidance space to four or more seconds.

To reduce the risk of driving into the rear of a vehicle, the threesecond crash avoidance space is essential, as the vehicle in front has the potential to stop very quickly if it collides with another vehicle or stationary object.

The three second gap will change depending on you speed.

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AUSSIE MOTORING

The History of Holden The Holden Commodore 1978-2020 The Holden Commodore is a medium to large sedan sold by Holden since 1978. It was manufactured from 1978 to 2017 in Australia and from 1979 to 1990 in New Zealand, with production in Australia ending on 20 October 2017. Production of the Commodore ended in late 2019.

For the original model, Holden replaced the long-serving Kingswood and Premier large executive cars developed in Australia, with another rear wheel drive (RWD) platform that was, however, based on a smaller European design by Opel, reengineered for Australian conditions. Subsequent series became larger, culminating with the fourth generation Commodore, fully developed in Australia and based on the GM Zeta platform.

The car was officially launched on 26 October 1978 with showrooms receiving the first examples on 13 November 1978.

Production of the VB only lasted seventeen months, the shortest reign of any Commodore. The VB Commodore was effectively the successor of the Holden HZ, although most models in that series continued to be produced until the introduction of the facelifted VC Commodore on 30 March 1980.

95,906 units of the VB Commodore were manufactured during the car’s lifespan, and during 1979 the VB became Australia’s number one selling car. Also in 1979, the VB won Wheels Car of the Year award, with the car being praised in the media for its value for money and engineering sophistication.

Introduced in October 1978, the VB Commodore development covered a period with the effects of the 1973 oil crisis still being

Initially introduced as a single sedan body style, the range expanded in 1979 to include a station wagon. From 1984, Holden began branding the flagship model as Holden Calais, with the Commodore Berlina introduced in 1984 gaining independent Holden Berlina nomenclature in 1988. Long-wheelbase Statesman/ Caprice derivatives and Commodore utility body variants followed in 1990. The third generation architecture spawned the most body styles, with a new Holden utility launched in 2000 (now officially as the Holden Ute), reborn Monaro coupé in 2001, fourdoor Holden Crewman utility and all-wheel drive (AWD) Holden Adventra crossover in 2003. Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) in 1987 began official modification of high performance variants of the Commodore and its derivatives, under its own nameplate.

Rivalry came predominantly from the Ford Falcon—also locally built. Prior to the second generation Commodore of 1988, the Holden was positioned a full class below the full-size Falcon. To varying degrees, competition also came from mid-size offerings from Toyota Australia as well as Chrysler Australia, which morphed into Mitsubishi Motors Australia. Moreover, between 1989 and 1997, Australian federal government policy saw the launch of the Toyota Lexcen, which was a rebadged version of the second generation Commodore. With the introduction of the third generation in 1997, Holden implemented its largest export programs involving Commodore and its derivatives. In the Middle East, South Africa and Brazil, the Commodore sold as a Chevrolet.

High-performance export versions followed in North America, sold as Pontiac and later Chevrolet. HSV also exported to the United Kingdom as Vauxhall, in the Middle East as Chevrolet Special Vehicles (CSV) and in New Zealand and Singapore as HSV. In December 2013, Holden announced that it would cease its local production by the end of October 2017 committing, however, to use the long-standing Commodore nameplate on its fifth-generation fully imported replacement, moving to a front-wheel drive (FWD)/ all-wheel drive (AWD) platform.

On 10 December 2019, Holden announced that the Commodore nameplate would be discontinued, in what is, according to Holden’s interim Chairman and Managing Director Kristian Aquilina, “decisive action to ensure a sharp focus on the largest and most buoyant market segments”, focusing on their SUV and Ute range, which had accounted for over 76% of their lineup during 2019.

This marks the end of the Commodore nameplates’ 41 years.”

It all started with the First generation (1978-1988) VB (1978–1980) The Holden Commodore (VB) was was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden, from 1978 to 1980. It was the first iteration of the first generation of the Holden Commodore.

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felt. Hence, when Holden decided to replace the successful full-size HZ Kingswood with a new model line, they wanted the new car to be smaller and more fuel efficient. Originally, Holden looked at developing a new WA Kingswood, but that project was abandoned.

With no replacement in development, Holden looked to Opel to provide the foundations of the VB, basing it loosely on the fourcylinder Rekord E bodyshell, with the front grafted on from the Opel Senator A, both constructed using GM’s V-body platform.

This change was necessitated to accommodate the larger Holden six- and eight-cylinder engines. Holden also adopted the name “Commodore” from Opel, which had been using the name since 1967. Opel went on to use Holden’s Rekord-Senator hybrid as a foundation for its new generation Commodore C, slotting in between the two donor models.

VB Commodore SL/E interior The VB series retained 96 percent of the preceding HZ Kingswood’s interior space, despite being 14 percent smaller in overall dimensions, although five percent larger than the Torana.

With the Commodore dropping a full class below the Kingswood and its Ford Falcon competitor, the smaller Commodore was predictably more fuel-efficient. This downsizing was first seen as a major disadvantage for Holden, as they had effectively relinquished the potential of selling Commodores to the fleet and taxi industries.

These sales losses were thought to be unrecoverable; however, the 1979 energy crisis saw Australian oil prices rise by 140 percent, putting substantial strain on the automotive industry to collectively downsize, a change that Holden had already done.

During the VB’s development, Holden realised that when driven at speed over harsh Australian roads, the Rekord would effectively break in half at the firewall. This forced Holden to rework the entire car for local conditions, resulting in only 35 percent commonality with the Opel. The Rekord’s MacPherson strut front suspension was accordingly modified, and the recirculating ball steering was replaced with a rack and pinion type. These modifications blew

AUSSIE MOTORING development costs beyond expectations to a reported A$110 million—a figure close to the cost of developing a new model independently. With such a large sum consumed by the VB development programme, Holden was left with insufficient finances to resource the development of a wagon variant. Added that the Commodore architecture was considered an unsuitable base for utility and long-wheelbase models, Holden was left with only a sedan, albeit one in three levels of luxury: a base, SL, and SL/E. Desperate measures forced Holden to shape the Commodore frontend to the rear of the Rekord wagon. As the wagon-specific sheet metal had to be imported from Germany, the wagon, introduced in July 1979, suffered from inevitable component differences from the sedan. Although infrequently criticised in the early years, quality problems were evident, with poor trim and panel fit problematic for all first generation Commodores. This coupled with mechanical dilemmas such as water pump failure and steering rack rattle ensured warranty claims were high in the first year. In face of these issues, VB was praised for its value for money and sophistication, especially in regards to the steering, ride quality, handling and brakes, thus securing the Wheels Car of the Year award for 1978.

Design & Development The VB Commodore was loosely based on the 1977 Opel Rekord E bodyshell but with the front grafted on from the Opel Senator to accommodate the larger Holden six-cylinder and V8 engines, giving it a similar appearance to the Opel Commodore, the Vauxhall Viceroy, sold in the UK and the Chevrolet Commodore, sold in South Africa.

Overall, the body was strengthened substantially to withstand the harsh conditions of the Australian outback.

Total cost of development is reported to be over A$110 million.

The Commodore represented a major shift in thinking for Holden since it was significantly smaller than the previous full-size family car, the Holden Kingswood, but visually similar in size to the midsize Torana / Sunbird sedans. It essentially came about in response to the 1973 oil crisis and the need to produce more fuel-efficient cars. Holden, hedging their bets, initially built the Commodore alongside the other two established body styles, until the Torana was dropped in mid-1979, with only the Sunbird surviving into mid-1980 following release of the updated VC Commodore.

The VB was available in three specification levels: Commodore, Commodore SL, and Commodore SL/E. A station wagon variant – not available in SL/E form – was released on 24 July 1979, hitting showrooms on 6 August 1979. It featured a large cargo area and an easy access one-piece lift-up tailgate. As the wagon-specific sheet metal had to be imported from Germany (from the Rekord), the wagon suffered from inevitable component differences from the sedan, confirmed by the separate keys for the ignition system and rear door.

The OHV engines were largely carried over from the Kingswood: a 2.85-litre 64-kilowatt (86 hp) straight-six, 3.3-litre 71-kilowatt (96 hp) straight-six, 4.2-litre 87-kilowatt (117 hp) V8, which was also available with dual exhausts to produce 96 kilowatts (129 hp) of power, and a 5.0-litre 114-kilowatt (153 hp) V8, which in dual exhaust form was rated at 125 kilowatts (168 hp). The engine blocks on these motors were painted red and are therefore commonly referred to as the Red motors. The VB was also available with either a four-speed manual transmission or a three-speed Trimatic automatic transmission, or the Turbo-Hydramatic 350/400 automatic transmission with the 5.0-litre V8.

All V8’s came with power steering. On the station wagon, there was no 15x6 inch alloy wheels option.

Commodore The Commodore was the baseline variant, and was available as a sedan or station wagon. The sedan was priced from A$6,513.

Engines offered 2.85 L Red I6 (64 kW ( 86 hp)) 3.3 L Red I6 (66 kW ( 89 hp)) 4.2 L Red V8 (87 kW (117 hp)) 4.2 L Red V8 (96 kW (129 hp), dual exhaust) 5.0 L Red V8 (114 kW (153 hp)) Motorsport The VB Commodore featured heavily in Australian motorsport in the latter part of 1979 and through most of 1980.

In 1979 the factory backed Holden Dealer Team entered a threecar VB Commodore team in the 20,000-kilometre (12,000 mi) Repco Round Australia Trial which started and finished at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and travelled clockwise around the country over some of the most inhospitable terrain imaginable.

The team Commodore’s were powered by the 3.3-litre straight-six Holden Red motor rather than the more powerful V8 due to their much lighter weight. Anxious to prove the then new cars reliability, the cars were perfectly prepared and finished first, second and third. Lead HDT driver Peter Brock won the event along with codrivers Matt Phillip and Noel Richards. Brock has cited this event as his career highlight as it was an event in which many motor racing experts throughout Australia, as well as the media, did not believe he would do well in despite his previous rally and rallycross exploits.

With new regulations for Group C Touring car racing introduced by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport in 1980 which forced teams to use low emission engines, the HDT (by now owned by Brock and with actual support from Holden dealers after Holden had pulled out of racing at the end of 1979) had been secretly testing a VB Commodore as its replacement for the A9X Torana. The new regulations saw that the Holden’s racing 5.0-litre V8 engine had a drop in power from 1979’s 380 hp (283 kW) to approximately 300 hp (224 kW). However, the new regulations also saw to it that the HDT had arguably the only race ready car for the 1980 Australian Touring Car Championship. Peter Brock won the championship in his VB Commodore, winning four of the eight rounds while claiming pole position at each and every round. 1979 ATCC winner Bob Morris also won a round of the championship driving his Craven Mild Racing VB Commodore.

Brock then won the 1980 CRC 300 at Sydney’s Amaroo Park circuit before upgrading to the VC Commodore by the Hang Ten 400 at Sandown Raceway. The VB’s final placing in an Australian touring car race was a strong third place by Ian “Pete” Geoghegan and Paul Gulson at the 1980 Hardie-Ferodo 1000 at Bathurst (Brock and Jim Richards won their third straight Bathurst 1000 in their VC Commodore).

As of 2015, the VB remains only one of two Commodore models (along with the VN) not to have won the Bathurst 1000.

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The History of Isuzu Trucks Isuzu Elf and N Series The Isuzu Elf is a medium duty truck produced by Isuzu since 1959.

Outside Japan it is known as N series. The range was originally mainly available in Japan and other Asian countries. Australia was another important market for the Elf and N series – to the extent that it was manufactured there from the 1970s using many local components. Since the early 1980s, it has also been sold and built in the United States (under the Chevrolet and GMC brand as a W-Series), and also as the Isuzu N-Series. North America only receives the wide-cab version.

For the common Andinian market (including Chile and Peru), the truck has been assembled in the GM-Colmotores assembling plant in Bogotá, Colombia since 1991, with annual quantities already of 20,000 up to 60,000 units. Local assembly has been increasing because of increasing demand in the Colombian and neighboring markets. It carries “Tecnología Isuzu” (with Isuzu Technology) lettering.

In Indonesia, Philippines and several other countries, the Elf is not only used as a truck, but also converted into microbuses by local body makers. The lighter four-wheeled models are commonly used as an intercity Angkot (share taxi), as a school bus, or as an employee bus.

The First Generation The cab-over 2-tonne (4,400 lb) Elf (TL221) was originally introduced in August 1959. It was originally only available with the 1.5 litres (1,491 cc) GL150 petrol engine Isuzu Elf first generation (1959-1965 model) with 60 PS (44 kW). It had single headlights and rear-hinged doors. A longer wheelbase version, on 2,460 mm (97 in) versus the 2,180 mm (86 in) of the regular version, was also available. This carries the TL251 chassis code.

In March 1960 a 2-litre diesel engine with 52 PS (38 kW) was introduced (TL121/151), a first for the class in Japan - this was soon followed by diesel models from Isuzu’s competitors. In 1962 the engines were updated, and now have 72 and 55 PS (53 and 40 kW) respectively. The chassis codes were changed to TL321/351 for the diesel version, reflecting the installation of the all new DL201 engine. A little later, the chassis codes were reorganized and were now TLG10/11 for the petrol models and TLD10/11 for the diesels. In 1964 the long wheelbase model became the standard version. In 1964 the diesel was also upgraded to the larger 2.2-litre C220 with 62 PS (46 kW). In 1965 the front was redesigned, now with twin headlights.

Isuzu ended up offering a very wide variety of bodyworks for the first Elf. There was the original integrated bed, as well as a separate truckbed with dropsides. There was a double-cab version available, as well as special bodywork for dedicated purposes such as a soda truck, a dumper, and a tanker. There was also a “Route Van” model with a glazed rear compartment and seating either three or six, as well as the “Elf Bus” which was available in two models from 1960.

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the Route Van and the Light Bus. The Micro Bus originally had the Route Van’s bodywork but was more passenger-oriented (seating 12 or 15). It carried the TL121/151/21/251B chassis codes, and from 1961 it received its own rear bodywork with bigger glazing. The Elf Bus later became its own line, called the Isuzu Journey.

The Second Generation In August 1967 the all-new “Isuzu Light Elf ” was added to the existing lineup; this lighter duty version was rated for a 1.25-tonne payload (2,800 lb). It had single round headlights and a KA-series chassis code; it came with the same 1471 cc G150 engine as fitted to period Isuzu Belletts, providing 68 PS (50 kW). This was the first of the second generation Elfs to be introduced, heavier duty models soon followed and replaced first generation variants.

In April 1968 the second generation Elf appeared (TL21/TLD21 series). A walk-through van (“Elf Hi-Roof ”) was also introduced, another first for Japan. In September 1969 the “Light Elf ” was upgraded to 1.5-tonne (3,300 lb) and now offered a more powerful 1.6-litre engine (G161AB) with 75 PS (55 kW). In October 1970 this part of the range became the Elf 150 while the regular Elf (22.5 tonnes) became the Elf 250; the 250 was updated to a 2.4-litre diesel engine. This was combined with the introduction of the heavier duty, 3.5-tonne (7,700 lb) Elf 350. This re-shake of the lineup was then followed by the very modern Elf Mi-Pack in April 1972. The Mi-Pack was a front-wheel drive model with a flat and low loading floor, only 450 mm (18 in) off the ground. Because of its high price combined with customer reluctance to a frontwheel drive truck it was retired after only a few years on the market.

Instead a low-floor model of the Elf 150 was added to the lineup in 1974, featuring small twinned rear tires.

The heavier duty Elf 350 was not immediately replaced but continued in production until the 1980 model year, when in February a 350 model of the third generation Elf was introduced (“350 Wide”).

The Third Generation The third generation Elf arrived in June 1975, in Elf 150 and 250 forms. It was nicknamed “Tora-san” after Kiyoshi Atsumi’s (a famous Japanese actor) most beloved film character which supposedly looked similar. In January 1977 a 250 Low-Flat model was added, followed in 1978 by a facelift and an altered front grille.

In 1979 a bigger 3.3-litre version of the 2-tonne (4,400 lb) Elf 250 was introduced, called the “Elf 250 Super”. There was also a “Elf 150 Super” version, which has the larger, 2.4-litre C240 diesel engine which was usually installed in the Elf 250. In 1978 Isuzu also sold their millionth Elf. In January 1980 the Elf was updated to meet Japan’s 1979 emissions standards, which was also when the design was changed to accommodate a tilting cab. The Elf 250 Wide and 350 Wide were added, with KT and KS chassis codes respectively, meaning that the second generation Elf 350 could finally be retired. The Elf Wide has a cabin 1,910 mm (75 in) wide, rather than the 1,690 mm (67 in) cabin used in the TL and KA series Elfs.

In 1981 the Elf range underwent another facelift, with an updated dashboard as well. For the third generation Elf the diesel engines had been modernized for more ease of operation, while the world’s then smallest direct injection diesel engine - the 3.3-litre 4BC2 - was also introduced. It arrived in 1982 and replaced the less powerful 4BC1 which had appeared in 1979. In March 1983 the diesel engines were again modified, reflecting new Japanese emissions standards for commercial vehicles. While the third generation Elf was mostly replaced in 1984, the “Route Van” (three- or six-seater van version) continued in production until the early 1990s. With the same bodywork there was also a more habitable bus version available; this was marketed as the Isuzu Journey S and was built

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on Elf 150 basis (KAD51ZB).

The Fourth Generation

gas engine and 4L80-E Automatic Transmission. The gas engine produced 275 hp (205 kW) to 325 hp (242 kW) at 4600 rpm and 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) to 350 lb·ft (475 N·m) of torque at 2800 rpm.

The fourth generation Elf range appeared in July 1984. This Elf was exported widely across the world and manufactured in several different countries, including the United States. It was sold as the Chevrolet Tiltmaster, and also as the GMC Forward.

GMC’s Forward replaced their L series and has a 165 hp (123 kW) turbodiesel straight-six engine. It was also the first model to use the long-running Isuzu N-series label. In 1986 a heavier duty 220 hp (164 kW) 8.4-litre diesel version of the Forward was added to the US market.

In May 2004, subsequent to a few minor changes, the Elf underwent a more major facelifts with new, larger, trapezoidal headlamps.

Another OEM deal was forged at this time and the Elf was now also marketed as a Mazda Titan in parallel.

In Japan this generation was only offered with direct injection diesel engines, introducing the new 2.8-litre 87ps 4JB1 family industrial version with dual mode transmission depending in application.and the 3.6-litre 4BE1 direct injection engine for the Elf 250 and Elf 350 NPR. which replaced the long running 4ba1 as the standard Elf 150 10 ft. And Elf 150 14 ft. 6 wheel. In September 1987 a 16 ft. heavier version Elf 350 wide has arrived. With The long stroke direct injection with dual mode manual transmission 3.9-litre 4BD1 and 4BD1 turbo diesel engine and the four-wheel drive version of the Elf 250 was introduced, this was originally only available with the 110 PS (81 kW) 4BE1 engine.

The Sixth Generation

In Malaysia, this truck is manufactured by Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia (Isuzu HICOM Malaysia) under the name of HICOM Perkasa, but carrying the Isuzu N-Series Commando badge.

The sixth generation Elf/N series was released in December 2006 (High Cab and Wide Cab) and February 2007 (Regular Cab). By the time the full range was available, the fifth generation Elf was retired. This was also assembled in Colombia (alongside the heavier F series), where it was sold as the Chevrolet NKR, NPR, or NQR. GM began assembling Isuzu trucks in Chile in 1984.

The headlight-turnsignal cluster is now configured in the shape of the Isuzu “twin bar” logo, which was used from 1974-1991. In

The fourth Elf/N series originally had twin rectangular headlamps and a grille with five separate segments (seven for the Wide Cab models). In February 1987 a facelifted version with a grille of only two larger segments appeared, at which time the engine lineup was also altered. This was followed by a second facelift in June 1990, after which the grille became a single. lower opening and the headlights were changed to more aerodynamic, single-piece units.

This model was also manufactured in China, by BLAC (Beijing Light Automobile Corporation) from 1984 until 2002. Later it was also built by YCACO, a subsidiary of Guangzhou. After a company reorganization it has been built by them as the Guangzhou Hino 300J (YC5040XXY) since 2008, with a redesigned front and various other improvements.

The Fifth Generation The fifth generation Isuzu Elf appeared in July 1993, with more sculpted headlights. The 2.8 4JB1 and 4JB1T are standard on both Elf 150 10 ft/14 ft. and Elf 250 along with 3.6 4BE1. The non turbo 4JB1 features a new VE Rotary injection pump which increase power to 90ps and euro emission. In May 1995 it received a minor change, including upgraded, cleaner diesel engines. The H-series 4.0-liter 4HE1 and 4.3-liter 4HF1. The 16 ft. Chassis with H-series engine are standard while the 14 ft. Version are still in production. OEM deal with Nissan led to the Elf also being sold badged as a Nissan Atlas and a Nissan Diesel Condor 20/30/35 beginning at this time, followed by the Nissan Atlas Max from 1996 until 2000. The Atlas Max was based on the new, lighter duty Elf 100 (June 1995) which was available with a 2-liter petrol or a 2.5 or 2.7-liter diesel engine.

In the U.S. and Australia the Elf was marketed as the Isuzu NPR and Chevrolet/GMC W series, each available with either the 4HE1 4.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine or GM’s L31 Vortec 5.7-litre

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North America, GM sold the Isuzu N series as the Chevrolet and GMC W-Series until 2009. In 2016, it reintroduced the model as the Low Cab Forward (LCF) series, named simply the Chevrolet 3500, 4500, or 5500, and available with the same gasoline or diesel engines.

The design of the 6th-generation Isuzu Elf cabin bears some resemblance to an all-fiberglass cabin fitted to trucks made by the Brazilian company Agrale since 2003. Agrale introduced an allsteel Chinese copy of the Isuzu wide cab to its truck range in late 2015, but the fiberglass cab was not phased out.

Nomenclature The Elf is sold as an Elf in some markets aside from the domestic Japanese, such as Mexico and Indonesia, but in most export markets it is called the Isuzu N series. The second letter denotes weight rating, with H and K being used for the regular cab, M for the High Cab, and P, Q , and R for the Wide Cab model. The third letter denotes drivetrain layout; here an R means rear-wheel drive while S signifies four-wheel drive.

We hope you are enjoying the History of Isuzu Trucks and will continue in the next issue of Heartland Magazine with the F series Isuzu.

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MOTORBIKE HISTORY - Norton Motorcycle Company Part 2 final

There was an export bike primarily for use as a desert racer, sold up until 1969 as the Norton P11, AJS Model 33, Matchless G15 and Norton N15 which used the Norton Atlas engine in a modified Matchless G85CS scrambler frame with Norton wheels and front forks.

This bike was reputed to vibrate less than the Featherbed frame model.

AMC singles were also sold with Norton badging in this era.

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AMC - Associated Motorcycles Despite, or perhaps because of, the racing successes Norton was in financial difficulty. Reynolds could not make many of the highly desired Featherbed frames and customers lost interest in buying machines with the older frames. In 1953 Norton sold out to Associated Motorcycles (AMC), who owned the brands AJS, Matchless, Francis-Barnett and James. In 1962 the Norton factory in Bracebridge Street, Birmingham was closed and production was moved to AMC’s Woolwich factory in south-east London.

Also during this period Norton developed a family of three similar smaller-capacity twin cylinder machines: first the Norton Jubilee 250 and then the Navigator 350 and the Electra 400, which had an electric starter. These models were Norton’s first use of unit construction. The engine was an entirely new design by Bert Hopwood and the frame and running gear were from the Francis-Barnett range, also owned by AMC. These machines had a reputation for poor reliability.

Norton-Villiers By the late 1960s, competition from Japanese manufacturers and a rapidly declining home market had driven the whole British motorcycle industry into decline. In 1966 AMC became insolvent and was reformed as Norton-Villiers, part of Manganese Bronze Holdings Ltd. The 750 Norton Atlas was noted for its vibration. Rather than change engines Norton decided to change the frame, and the isolastic-framed Norton Commando 750 was the result.

Manx Norton

Under AMC ownership a much improved version of the Norton gearbox was developed, to be used on all the larger models of AJS, Matchless and Norton. Again, the major changes were for improved gear selection. In September 1955 a 600 cc Dominator 99 was launched.

The 1946 to 1953 Long Stroke Manx Norton was 79.6 mm × 100 mm (3.1 in × 3.9 in) initially SOHC, the DOHC engine becoming available to favoured racers in 1949. The Short Stroke model (1953 to 1962) had bore and stroke of 86 mm × 85.6 mm (3.4 in × 3.4 in). It used a dry sump 499 cc single-cylinder motor, with two valves operated by bevel drive, shaft driven twin overhead camshafts. Compression ratio was 11:1. It had an Amal GP carburettor, and a Lucas racing magneto. The 1962 500 cc Manx Nortons produced 50 bhp (37 kW) at 6,780rpm, weighed 142 kg (313 lb), and had a top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph).

In 1960, a new version of the road-going Featherbed frame was developed in which the upper frame rails were bent inwards to reduce the width between the rider’s knees for greater comfort. The move was also to accommodate the shorter rider as the wide frame made it difficult to reach the ground. This frame is known as the “slimline” frame; the earlier frames then became known as the “wideline”.

The last Manx Nortons were sold in 1963. Even though Norton had pulled out of Grand Prix racing in 1954, the race-shop at Bracebridge Street continued until 1962, and the Manx became a mainstay of privateer racing, and even today are highly sought after, commanding high prices.

On 7 November 1960 the first new 650 cc Norton Manxman was launched for the American market only. By September 1961 the Norton 650SS appeared for the UK market, the 750 cc (Atlas). By 20 April 1962 for the American market as they demanded more power, but the increases to the vertical twin engine’s capacity caused a vibration problem at 5500 rpm. A 500 cc vertical twin is smoother than a single-cylinder, but if the vertical twin’s capacity is enlarged vibration increases. The 750 Norton Atlas proved too expensive and costs could not be reduced. Financial problems gathered.

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In 1967 the Commando prototype was shown at the Earls Court Show in November, and introduced as a production model for 1968.

Its styling, innovative isolastic frame and powerful engine made it an appealing package. The Commando easily outperformed contemporary Triumph and BSA twins and was the most powerful and best-handling British motorcycle of its day. The isolastic frame made it much smoother than the Atlas. It used rubber bushings to isolate the engine and swing arm from the frame, forks, and rider. However, as the steel-shims incorporated in the Isolastic bearings wore, often from rusting, the bike became prone to poor handling – fishtailing in highspeed turns.

The “Combat” engine was released in January 1972 with a twin roller bearing crank, 10:1 compression and developing 65 bhp (48 kW) at 6,500 rpm. Reliability immediately suffered, with frequent and early crank-shaft main-bearing failures, sometimes leading to broken crankshafts. Older engines had used one ball-bearing main bearing and one roller bearing main bearing but the Combat engine featured two roller bearings in a mistaken belief this would strengthen the bottom-end to cope with the higher power-output. Instead the resultant crank-bending caused the rollers to “dig-in” to the races, causing rapid failure. This fragility was particularly obvious when measured against the reliability of contemporary Japanese machines. This problem was solved initially by a special roller bearing of ‘superblend’ fame later in 1972. This was superseded by a standard high capacity roller bearing early in 1973.

The Commando was offered in several different styles: the standard street model, a pseudo-scrambler with upswept pipes and the Interstate, packaged as a tourer. Electric start was introduced on the Mark III in 1974. Sales were respectable but the company declined financially and became insolvent in 1975. In 1976 a Norton with a US-flag theme on the tank could be purchased for US$1,976.

Norton Villiers Triumph In 1972 BSA was also in financial trouble. It was given UK Government help on the condition that it merged with Norton-Villiers, and in 1973 the new Norton Villiers Triumph (NVT) was formed. The Triumph Motorcycles name came from BSA’s Triumph subsidiary. In April 1973 an 8.5:1 compression 828 cc “850” engine was released with German FAG SuperBlend bearings. These, featuring slightly barrel-shaped rollers, had been introduced on late model 750 cc engines to cure the Combat engine’s problems of crank-flex and the consequent diggingin to the bearing-surface of the initial cylindrical bearing rollers. This model produced 51 bhp (38 kW) at 6,250 rpm but the stated power does

MOTORBIKE HISTORY - Norton Motorcycle Company Part 2 final not give a true picture of the engine performance because increased torque seemed to make up for the reduced horsepower.

In 1974 the UK’s outgoing Conservative government of Edward Heath withdrew subsidies, but the incoming Labour government of Harold Wilson restored them after the General Election. Rationalisation of the factory sites to Wolverhampton and Birmingham (BSA’s Small Heath site) caused industrial disputes at Triumph’s Coventry site; Triumph would go on as a workers cooperative alone. Despite mounting losses, 1974 saw the release of the 828 Roadster, Mark 2 Hi Rider, JPN Replica (John Player Norton) and Mark 2a Interstate. In 1975 the range was down to just two models: the Mark 3 Interstate and the Roadster, but then the UK Government asked for a repayment of its loan and refused export credits, further damaging the company’s ability to sell abroad. Production of the two models still made was ended and supplies dwindled.

1973 also saw the start of development on a new machine with a monocoque pressed steel frame, that also included a 500 cc twin, stepped piston engine called the ‘Wulf ’. However, as the Norton Villiers Triumph company was again in serious financial problems, development of the ‘Wulf ’ was dropped in favour of the rotary Wankel type engine inherited from BSA. The Wankel engine In the 1980s, the company went through several incarnations – mainly because the name was popular and now owned by several parties. In liquidation from NVT the global rights were split between (at least) Norton UK, Germany, America and Rest of the World. MidWest acquired the rights for light aviation use and at Staverton Airport the MidWest AE series was an aero engine developed from the twin-rotor engine.

The brand was relaunched on an ambitious scale in Shenstone near Lichfield in 1988. The new models succeeded in racing – winning the Senior TT in 1992 – but they moved rather more slowly in the commercial market. The company had some success making the Wankel-engined Interpol 2 motorcycle for civilian and military police forces and the RAC. This led to a civilian model in 1987 called the Classic.

Subsequent Norton Wankels were water-cooled. The Commander was launched in 1988 and was followed by the Spondon-framed F1.

This model was a de-tuned replica of Norton’s RCW588 factory racing machines which won many short distance races, but had many reliability issues requiring frequent servicing i.e. changing the primary

Williams and made by Harris Products, was based on Yamaha’s Delta box stamped panels. However, in spite of many innovative solutions from Chris Mehew, the team’s efforts to improve the reliability of the engine could not succeed to a commercially saleable level. The team quickly realized that placing an engine generating 1100 °C exhaust temperatures was not the item to place under a petrol tank.

The team’s project - renamed the NRS 588 - did win the 1992 Isle of Man TT, ridden by Steve Hislop, as well as North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix races ridden by Robert Dunlop. Whilst in Northern Ireland, the team met Professor Gordon Blair, one of the foremost automotive engineers from Queen’s University Belfast. Prof Blair commented that the Japanese had abandoned development of the motorcycle variant of the Wankel engine on two main counts: 1. As the team had realised, there was just too much heat to be confined in a motorcycle chassis. 2.

The pollution created by the engine burning both oil for lubrication and fuel for power was just too great to meet the impending pollution regulations without a large and expensive exhaust scrubbing system. In his TV Series on British industry, Sir John Harvey-Jones commented that the company was governed more by heart than head and the Racing team were the only ones worth saving.

The F1 was succeeded by the restyled and slightly less expensive F1 Sport. Chief Executive Phillippe LeRoux attempted to diversify the company to a group with interests in property and leisure, meanwhile supply of Norton Classic was being delayed by supply problems with petrol tanks and headlight shells. At this point the UK Department of Trade and Industry started to investigate improprieties in the investments of financier Philippe LeRoux and his associates following which LeRoux resigned his position as Chief Executive.

In a move to manage an outstanding debt of £7 million, in 1991 David MacDonald was appointed Chief Executive at the behest of the Midland Bank. McDonald sold the company to the Canadian company Wildrose Ventures in 1993 for around half a million pounds.

Head of Wildrose Ventures, Nelson Skalbania, reformed the company as Norton Motors (1993) Ltd., putting his daughter Rosanda in place as General Manager at the Shenstone site. The new ownership attempted to reclaim from public exhibition premises and place for auction with Sothebys ten historic motorcycles, estimated at the time to be worth £50,000, including a 1904 Triumph first exhibited in 1938, which had been variously distributed to National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Science Museum, London and Coventry Transport Museum.

This proved controversial as the museums had assumed the loans had been made on a permanent basis, and former Chief Executive David MacDonald stated “Without doubt anything which existed before 1984 does not belong to the present company. The assets were simply not transferred” Wildrose Ventures was ordered by the Alberta Stock Exchange to cease trading. In 1994 ownership of the company reverted to Aquilini Investments as Skalbania was unable to repay the money he had borrowed to purchase the company. The Skalbania connection was reported as being severed by July of that year.

By 1996 the service side of the Shenstone site was closed and transferred to a small factory at Rugeley, Staffordshire. The focus of manufacture was moved to the manufacture of components for light aircraft engines based on the rotary design.

Ron Haslam on a rotary-engined Norton RCW588 racer

It was reported in 2005 that a group of former Norton employees built nine F1 Sport models from existing stocks of parts

drive chain every 100 miles.

1988 saw a new team brought in to replace Brian Crighton’s team, to try to improve the model and reduce some of its reliability issues. The team, headed by ex Honda-team manager Barry Symmons, Honda engineer Chris Mehew and chassis specialist Ron Williams, were tasked with producing a chassis that could be produced cheaply and an engine which would have a long term reliability. The chassis, designed by Ron

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The Donington Park revival During the late 1990s, Kenny Dreer of Oregon evolved from restoring and upgrading Commandos to producing whole machines.

He modernised the design and in the early 2000s went into series production with the 961 Commando, but then suspended operations in April 2006.

After fifteen years of US ownership the Norton brand was secured by Stuart Garner, UK businessman and owner of Norton Racing Ltd. Garner established a new 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2) Norton factory at Donington Park to develop the Dreer-based machine.The new Norton is a 961 cc (88 mm × 79 mm (3.5 in × 3.1 in)), air- and oil-cooled pushrod parallel twin with a gear-driven counterbalancer and a 270° crank (a concept pioneered on the Yamaha TRX850). The machine, a single-seat roadster styled after the earlier Commando models, has a claimed rear-wheel power output of 80 hp (60 kW), giving a top speed of over 130 mph (210 km/h).

AWE Engineering Nathan Myers started his apprenticeship under Ian Armstrong at AWE Engineering in September 2002 and stayed on after completion of his trade. In November 2018 Laurie Predebon sold AWE Engineering to Nathan and Anne Myers.

Nathan has grown from in his time at AWE from a tadpole in a big pond as an apprentice to a full blown machinist, to owner of one of Lismore’s busiest machine and fabrication shops.

961 Commando

The new operation at Donington Park began limited production of a motorcycle based on the Kenny Dreer 961 Commando. The new motorcycle only shared the outline of the Dreer bike; all aspects of the motorcycle were re-designed in order to move into production. An updated and revised version of the rotary machine first produced in the 1980s is also being developed. The company logo was altered by “doing away with the double crossing of the ‘t’”, in use since 1924, thereby “honouring the very first configuration of the identity, designed by [James] Norton and his daughter.”

In January 2011 it was announced designer Pierre Terblanche had departed Piaggio/Moto Guzzi to join Norton.In August 2011 UK minister Vince Cable announced that the Government was underwriting a £7.5 million bank loan to Norton, to promote secure cash flow for their export sales. Garner responded that this finance would allow Norton to double annual production from 500 to 1,000 machines.

AWE strives to provide quality repairs and fabrication from personal to horticultural to industrial projects.

Repairs to farm equipment, fertiliser spreaders, excavators, hydraulics, trucks and more. They also repair bent and cracked rims.

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Donington Hall Norton acquired Donington Hall near the village of Castle Donington, North West Leicestershire as its new corporate headquarters in March 2013. This office and engineering facility is situated behind Donington Hall in a modern building complex, known as Hastings House. The Donington Hall site includes 26 country acres surrounded by parkland and ancient deer park.

Norton Motorcycles purchased Donington Hall (formerly the headquarters of British Midland International) from British Airways for an undisclosed sum, and will vacate the current Norton factory at Donington Park, which has about 40 employees.Shifting operations from Donington Park will be carried out in phases so as to not interfere with either production or distribution of Norton’s bikes.

In the next edition of Heartland Magazine, we will be looking at the Ducati motorcycles and its History

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DO YOU REMEMBER - CONFETTI Confetti are small pieces or streamers of paper, mylar, or metallic material which are usually thrown at celebrations, especially parades and weddings. The origins are from the Latin confectum, with confetti the plural of Italian confetto, small sweet. Modern paper confetti trace back to symbolic rituals of tossing grains and sweets during special occasions, traditional for numerous cultures throughout history as an ancient custom dating back to pagan times, but adapted from sweets and grains to paper through the centuries.

The History, since the Middle Ages, in Northern Italy it was common usage for the participants of carnival parades to throw objects at the crowd, mostly mud balls, eggs, coins or fruit. These traditions are still present in some towns in different forms, such as the “Battle of the Oranges” in Ivrea.

The use of throwing objects at parades is well documented in Milan since the 14th century.

The nobles used to throw lollies and flowers during the parades while dames threw eggshells filled with essences and perfumes. Lower-class people mocked the nobles by throwing rotten eggs, and battles among enemy factions or districts became common. In 1597, the city governor Juan Fernández de Velasco imposed a ban on the eggs throwing, along with banning squittaroli (spraying liquids in the street) and other immoral behaviours.

The custom disappeared for about a century, coming back in the 1700s in the form of launch of small lollies, mostly sugar-coated seeds. The seeds used for the sugar lollies were mostly Coriander (coriandolo in Italian), a common plantation in the area: the Italian name for confetti is indeed coriandoli.

The lollies were expensive, though, and the lower classes often used small chalk balls instead, called benis de gess (chalk lollies). Those were officially defined as “the only material allowed to be thrown during the parades” in an edict by the Prefect of Milan in 1808, but the battles fought with them in the 1800s became too large and dangerous, with hundreds of people involved, leading to a ban of the chalk pellets. People circumvented the ban by using mud balls.

In 1875, an Italian businessman from Milan, Enrico Mangili, began selling paper confetti for use in the upcoming carnevale di Milano, the yearly parade held along the streets of the city.

At that time, the province of Milan was one of the main hubs of silk manufacturing. Mangili begun collecting the small punched paper disks that were left as a by-product from the production of the holed sheets used by the silkworm breeders as cage bedding, and selling them for profit. The new paper confetti were well received by the customers, being less harmful, funnier and cheaper than the alternatives, and their use quickly replaced previous customs in Milan and northern Italy.

It has been recorded that the throwing of paper confetti (plain shredded paper) occurred at the 1885 New Year’s Eve in Paris. Paper confetti became common in all of Europe in just a couple of decades later Etymology and Italian confetti The English word confetti (to denote Jordan almonds) is adopted from the Italian confectionery of the same name, which was a small sweet traditionally thrown during carnivals. Also known as dragée or comfit, Italian confetti are almonds with a hard sugar coating; their name equates to French confit. The Italian word for paper confetti is coriandoli which refers to the coriander seeds originally contained within the sweet.

By tradition, the Italian confetti (sugar coated almonds) are given out at weddings and baptisms (white coating), or graduations (red coating), often wrapped in a small tulle bag as a gift to the guests. For a wedding, they are said to represent the hope that the new couple will have a fertile marriage. The British adapted the missiles to weddings (displacing the traditional grains or rice symbolising sexual fertility) at the end of the 19th century, using symbolic shreds of coloured paper rather than real sweets.

Alternatives A recent innovation at weddings is to use natural petal confetti. These are made from freeze-dried flower petals and are completely biodegradable. In fact, many venues now require that only these biodegradable versions may be used. Some wedding venues have decided that due to the mess and potential inconvenience caused by the use of confetti to ban its usage completely. One way that this restriction has been circumvented is to use soap bubbles in place of confetti.

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History of The Big Banana How big is The Big Banana? Is it still the biggest Banana in the world?

The Big Banana structure is 13 metres long, 5 metres high and 2.4 metres wide. When it was first built, it was the biggest banana in the world and this phrase was displayed on the signage beneath it.

Although this signage has long been removed, it is still believed to be the biggest.

When and how did it all begin?

The Big Banana was the brainchild of Mr John Landi, who had come here from the United States of America with his wife Betty, to study the insects which attack commercial banana plantations.

experienced over 2,000 visitors each day for that holiday period… not bad considering the population at the time was only 6,000 people.

When it was first built The Big Banana stood in splendid isolation with only a banana plantation backdrop. There were no buildings or urban development near it and so it appeared to be huge.

Many people now visiting The Big Banana ask if it is the original “Big Banana” because it no longer seems to be as large as they remember it. It is the original BIG BANANA, but because of the development around it and the realignment of the Pacific Highway it has been somewhat dwarfed by progress.

By the mid 1960’s John Landi had opened a milk bar and his banana milkshakes made Coffs Harbour famous. The Big Banana became a favorite rest stop for travellers on the Pacific Highway. He had partnered with a local banana grower, Mr John Enavoldsen, to help operate the busy attraction and plantation.

John Landi had a dream of turning The Big Banana into a Disney-style theme park but sadly this was not to be during his time. In 1968, he sold his half interest in The Big Banana to John Enavoldsen, who became the sole proprietor.

John Landi had requested that the banana be made temporary, in case he wanted to develop the area into something else. He had little idea how massive the impact would be on the community and how iconic The Big Banana would become.

John Landi

John Landi had heard of a famous “Big Pineapple”, which overlooked the Dole Pineapple Cannery in Hawaii (“We eat what we can, we can what we can’t” was their equally famous company slogan). He decided to use a “big banana” to promote his roadside fruit sales.

The Banana Growers’ Federation welcomed his idea and the president at the time, Mr Ray Kratz, agreed to provide half the funds for the project, which totalled 1200 pounds. A local engineer, Alan Chapman, designed the giant sculpture by obtaining the best looking banana he could find and slicing it up into 40 sections, each approximately ¼ inch wide. He then laid the sections onto squared paper and enlarged them 6 times in order to develop plans from which the builders could work. The Big Banana was designed like an upside-down fishing boat, so people would be able to walk through it. The project was then put out to tender, and builder Alan Harvey took on the project with the challenging budget.

The Big Banana was constructed in only 3 months, using ferrous concrete and the 13 metre long, 5 metre high and 2.4 metre wide masterpiece opened on the 22nd December 1964. Even though it was left unpainted for 2 months, from the day it opened, it Advertorial 56 | Heartland Magazine

How did it help Put Coffs Harbour on the tourist map?

The Big Banana was an instant success when it first opened, with over 2,000 people visiting each day for the Christmas School holiday period, so the news of this new landmark travelled very fast. Being the first “big thing” in the country gave it an instant iconic status, which has continued to develop over the years. In 2015, a survey was conducted for the game show “Family Feud” asking participants for an “Australian Landmark”. The Big Banana was the top answer, ahead of other iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Ayres Rock/ Uluru.

No trip to the Coffs Coast is complete without a selfie in front of the magnificent concrete structure.

The Big Banana is now over 50 years old, how has it changed with the times and outlasted other big things as a tourist attraction?

In 1988 The Big Banana was sold to Horticultural World, partly owned by a local accountant and entrepreneur, Bob Johnson, who set about transforming The Big Banana into a fun-filled education showcase for horticulture.

Adjoining properties were acquired and the 43-acre site on the slopes surrounding Coffs Harbour’s famous landmark went through a nine month intensive redevelopment project with a $30

million budget. The grand opening was on 25th June 1989.

Sadly, this coincided with the “recession we had to have” and 12 months later, The Big Banana went into provisional liquidation and although it remained open, The Big Banana actually stopped selling bananas for a while. In 1993 it was bought by a small Australian owned family Company controlled by Mr Kevin Rubie.

Since 1993 there have been gradual changes made at The Big Banana. First was the installation of the Wiegand Family Toboggan Ride in 1996, which has proved very popular with the locals as well as holidaymakers and those just passing through.

In 2002 The Big Banana Indoor Snow Slope was opened. Many people who had never seen snow enjoyed a snow experience on the Snow Tubes here. Sadly, the cost of electricity made the snow slope unviable, and it closed only a few years later in 2005.

In 2003 the Big Banana Souvenir & Gift Shop underwent extensive refurbishment and remodelling. It now has 50% more floor space than the original store and has an ever evolving range of souvenir and giftware.

In 1997 a “Hang Glider” attraction was opened, where you were strapped into a harness that connected to a hang glider, which ran along a Zip Line. With such high safety risks and staffing requirements, it was a difficult ride to operate in a regional area at the time, so the attraction unfortunately closed 12 months later.

In 1999 The Big Banana Ice Rink opened and has been very well received. It is still great to see so many people enjoying themselves with an active activity and learning new skills at the same time. n 2005 the Rubie family welcomed development company Village Building Co. as joint venture partners in the park and soon after, The World of Banana’s theatre and plantation tour was opened. This informative tour gives and in-depth and humorous background on bananas and the banana industry in Coffs Harbour.

In 2008 The Big Banana inflatable waterpark was installed, featuring the biggest inflatable water slide in the world! The inflatable waterpark continued with great success until 2015.

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In September 2013 we welcomed a new attraction to The Big Banana, one of the most advanced Laser Tag systems in the world, Laserforce “AREA 351”! This system caters for all ages with its unique and advanced “handicapping system”, making it fun and challenging for everyone.

In December 2014 we introduced a 36 hole Mini Golf course which was constructed at the base of the banana plantation cliffside. The course has integrated some of the theming of the early 1900’s town

& Leisure, who also built the Aquajet in the 1970’s. The Racer features an interactive scoring system showing your time and place and it is the largest Giant Slide in the country.

We also welcomed a brand new set of bathrooms at the main building, between the Café & Gift Shop, which are bigger, brighter and more energy efficient than ever! The bathrooms feature movement activated lighting & wash stations and Dyson V-Blade hand dryers. They have been very well received by locals and visitors alike…everyone likes nice bathrooms!

that was originally installed for the train ride. These structures have been restored to maintain another big part of the Big Bananas history.

Every one of our Mini Golfs 36 greens are individually hand sculpted to make them a challenging and enjoyable experience for the entire family.

In October 2015, we upgraded the inflatable Water Park with a $2 Million thrill slide park, which was installed by local company Swimplex Aquatics and is the biggest Water Park of its kind between Sydney & the Gold Coast. Our new Water Park features an open body slide, a 2 person raft slide, a heart pounding 45 degree Kamikaze slide, a “black hole” Aqua Tube slide with “light Effects”, 2 inflatable slides and a kids Aqua Play area with Aqua Tower, 3 additional kids slides, interactive water jets, tipping bucket and water play toys.

In October 2017, we opened a Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) known as “Go Bananas Fun Zone”! This attraction features some of the latest and greatest Ticket Redemption gaming machines in the world! This boutique FEC features games such as Down The Clown, Bean Bag Toss, Milk Jug Toss, Ice Ball alley roller, Lane Master bowling, Deal or No Deal, Pirates Hook, Extreme Shots basketball, Wack N Win, Treasure Quest and many, many more!

The centre also features a toddler play area and a coin operated Fairy Floss machine, which makes fresh Fairy Floss right before your eyes! The attraction is reminiscent of a carnival side-show alley and is a heap of fun for the entire family.

In December 2016, Village Building Co. purchased the remaining share of the property from Kevin & Marie Rubie and are now the sole owners of The Big Banana Fun Park. Village Building Co. For

In December 2018 we opened our latest attraction, a 4D Ride Simulator!

Featuring four ride simulator films – Moon Thunder, Dino Safari 2, Canyon Coaster and Wild West Mine Ride, these films have been chosen to ensure that all age groups that visit the park are catered for, from our younger visitors through to the young at heart, there is something for everyone!

more information on VBC, visit www.villagebuilding.com.au.

In April 2017, we opened a massive 17.5m tall, 82m long, 6 lane Giant Slide known as “The Racer”! The Racer was also supplied and installed by a locally owned company, Australian Waterslides

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Many people have fond memories of the Bunyip coming out of the dam, what have been some of the other attractions over the years?

The bunyip was certainly a big part of the parks history, but the closure of the train ride in 2005 eliminated the ability to feature it. The train closure was largely due to excessive and unviable running costs, and the need for a substantial safety upgrade of the infrastructure and rising insurance costs that could potentially cripple the business. Still to this day, people ask for a ticket to ride the train.

to keeping this part of Coffs Harbour’s history alive and will continue to grow and sell bananas onsite.

Can you describe your favourite Banana dish?

I couldn’t pick just one! It’s very hard to go past a Chocolate Coated Banana, Banana Pancakes or a Big Banana Split, and if you’re in the mood for something more savoury, the Big Banana Burger is delicious!

Other attractions incorporated in the original 1989 development included the Future Culture Centre (Now Laser Tag), where you would travel through a “time warp” in the train prior to arriving, the Hill Top Restaurant, The Glasshouse hydroponic exhibition, The Aboriginal Dreamtime Cave, which was just after the departure station and the man eating Triffids displayed on the trains journey.

The park wasn’t free to roam like it is today, you had to purchase a train ticket and then be taken to each of these locations.

What else can people find at The Big Banana?

There is something for everyone at The Big Banana Fun Park.

In addition to the great rides and attractions on offer, the park also features a Gift Shop which boasts the biggest selection of banana-themed souvenirs and gifts in the world, Going Bananas Café, Candy Making Kitchen, The Opal Centre, Cheese Making Workshop, Steve McEwan’s Reptile World and of course, The Big Banana itself for a big Coffs Harbour selfie!

How many people visit the Big Banana, where do they come from and how many staff look after them?

The Big Banana attracts well over 1 million visitors each year from all over the country and the world. We have over 100 passionate and dedicated staff members to cater for these visitors, many of which are school kids working in their first job. Over 22% of our visitors each year come over the 6 week Christmas school holiday period, so it is an extremely busy time of the year for us.

What is in store for the future?

Can The Big Banana get any bigger?

The Big Banana Fun Park will definitely continue to grow and develop. We have added 6 new attractions and 3 new tenancies (The Cheesemaking Workshop, Steve McEwan’s Reptile World & The Opal Centre) in the last 6 years and we have no plans of slowing down the progress.

Can you tell us more about the educational side of the attraction?

In December 2006, the World of Bananas Theatre and Plantation tour was introduced at The Big Banana. The first theatre room in this attraction features projectors that display images and film onto a wrap-around scrim screen with an object stage background.

The presentation details the discovery of bananas and their advancement through history to the present day and also the history of banana growing in our region. You are then guided into Theatre 2 where you experience a holographic-like presentation, outlining the use and value of bananas.

There are many other attractions in the pipeline for the Fun Park, which will be activated at a point when we feel confident that our patronage will support them.

How can people find out more?

Easy, head to www.bigbanana.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn. Or simply give us a call if we can assist in any way on 02 6652 4355.

Visitors then leave the Theatre complex for a short walk through our plantation, which demonstrates how bananas are grown and a more detailed look at the plants themselves. Guests then arrive at our re-established Packing Shed to watch a short presentation on how the “engine room” of the banana plantation operates.

The World of Bananas Theatre & Tour experience is an educational showcase on the history of bananas, but it is also a humorous and entertaining journey for young and old.

How has the local Banana industry evolved since the Big

Banana opened?

The banana industry in Coffs Harbour has substantially declined since the opening of The Big Banana. Coffs Harbour was the capital of banana production in Australia at the time, but the growing conditions in North Queensland were too much competition for our area, and most growers relocated to this area. Most of the plantations in Coffs Harbour have made way for residential development, but The Big Banana is committed

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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY March 15 1877 - The first international cricket Test Match on Australian ground begins at the Melbourne Cricket ground.

1927 - An explanation is given in the southern newspaper, the ‘Register’, for the origin of the nickname “crow-eater” as applied to South Australians.

March 16 1949 - The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is established.

March 17 1910 - The first flight of a powered aircraft in Australia is made

by Frederick Custance, near Adelaide.

1966 - The Queen’s Commendation is awarded to personnel who disarmed a WWII sea mine which washed up on the beach at Surfers Paradise earlier in March.

March 18 1910 - American escapologist, Harry Houdini, makes Australia’s first officially recorded controlled, powered flight of an aircraft.

1922 - The first section of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria is officially opened.

March 19 1790 - The HMS Sirius is wrecked off Norfolk Island before it can bring vital food and supplies to the starving colony at Sydney.

1852 - The First Gold Escort returns wealth from the Victorian goldfields to the South Australian colony.

1932 - The Sydney Harbour Bridge is officially opened, amidst unexpected controversy....more page 62 1962 - Heartland Magazine co-found Jeffrey Gibbs, was born.

March 20 1942 - US General Douglas Macarthur first makes his famous “I shall return” speech at Terowie, South Australia.

March 21 1895 - South Australia’s Suffrage Act is proclaimed after being passed by Queen Victoria.

March 22 1897 - Edmund Barton heads a conference to discuss the proposed constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia.

1942 - Nine Japanese aircraft bomb the town of Katherine in Australia’s Northern Territory....more page 62 1974 - Tasmania records its highest rainfall within a single day.

March 24 1827 - Work begins on Busby’s Bore to pipe water to meet the needs of the growing colony in New South Wales.

March 25 1936 - Prime Minister Joseph Lyons opens the world’s longest submarine telephone and telegraph cable link, extending from mainland Australia to Tasmania.

March 26 1934 - The Flying Doctor Service announces that it will expand from Queensland into Western Australia.

1984 - Australia introduces the $100 note.

March 27 1848 - A brutal murder is committed in colonial Brisbane, but the murderer’s legacy eventually leads to the founding of the University of Queensland.

1930 - Brisbane and Sydney are joined by standard-gauge rail link.

2013 - Australia’s longest road bridge, spanning the Macleay River and surrounding floodplains in New South Wales, is opened to traffic.

March 28 1908 - Witches Falls, the world’s third oldest national park, is declared the first National Park in Queensland.

1942 - Critchley Parker sets off in search of a new Jewish homeland within Australia.

2008 - A strange object found on an outback property in Queensland is identified as ‘space junk’.

March 29 1901 - Sir Edmund Barton is officially elected as the first Prime

Minister of Australia.

March 30 1772 - France makes its first formal claim to Australian territory....more page 62 1791 - Convict James Ruse is given the first land grant in the colony of New South Wales.

1816 - Convict architect Francis Greenway is appointed Civil Architect and Assistant Engineer to the colonial government.

1914 - Norfolk Island is proclaimed a Commonwealth territory.

March 31 1988 - The Skitube alpine railway extension from Perisher Valley to Mt Blue Cow is opened.

2007 - The people of Sydney, Australia initiate the very first Earth Hour.

April 1 1897 - Aboriginal tracker Jandamurra, who led the rebellion to defend his land from white man, is killed.

1978 - Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith pulls off the Great Sydney Harbour iceberg hoax.

April 2 1844 - The first permanent synagogue is built in Australia.

1874 - A major strike is held at Moonta Mines in South Australia.

2011 - Thousands of people in Sydney rally against the proposed “carbon tax”.

April 3 1961 - Leadbeater’s Possum is rediscovered after it was believed to have become extinct.

April 4 1820 - The foundation stone is laid for what later becomes the magnificent Queen Victoria Building in Sydney.

1846 - The first payable gold discovery in South Australia, gives rise to the first Australian gold mine, five years before the official discovery of gold in Australia at Bathurst.

1929 - The only dam-burst in Australia’s history to cause loss of life occurs in Tasmania....more page 62 April 5 1932 - Australia’s best-known racehorse, Phar Lap, dies under suspicious circumstances.

1979 - Kakadu National Park is proclaimed.

April 6 1895 - Banjo Paterson’s ‘Waltzing Matilda’ is first sung in public.

2004 - The Australian territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands officially adopts its own flag.

2012 - The inaugural Waltzing Matilda Day is held in Winton, Queensland.

April 7 1835 - Major Thomas Mitchell sets out on his second expedition, determined to discredit the discoveries made by Sturt.

April 8 1817 - Australia’s first bank, the Bank of New South Wales (later Westpac) is established.

April 9 1865 - Ruthless bushranger, “Mad” Dan Morgan, is shot dead.

1903 - Australian navy ship HMQS Gayundah, previously involved in a mutiny on the Brisbane River, transmits the first wireless message received from a ship at sea to an Australian wireless station.

1947 - The Ghost of Point Hicks legend is spawned when a newspaper reports on the mysterious disappearance of a lighthouse keeper from Cape Everard, Victoria.

April 10 1811 - Australia’s first toll road opens.

2015 - Australian cricket great, Richie Benaud, dies.

April 11 1992 - It is reported that a tiny tooth has changed beliefs about the origins of Australian marsupials.

April 12 1895 - The Spotswood Sewer Disaster occurs in Melbourne,

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1929 - Missing aviator Charles Kingsford-Smith is located, but would-be rescuers Bobby Hitchcock and Keith Anderson die in the process.

April 13 1969 - The last tram to operate in Brisbane, Australia, completes its final run.

April 14 1870 - Gold is discovered near the present-day town of Gulgong, sparking a major goldrush.

1986 - The winning entry is selected for the design of a flag for the Australian territory of Christmas Island.

1999 - A supercell dumps hail and wreaks havoc on Sydney, Australia.

84 of which were anti-personnel “Daisey Cutters”. Damage within the town was minor, but there was one death, an aboriginal man known only as “Roger”.

Saturday, March 19, 1932. : The Sydney Harbour Bridge is officially opened, amidst unexpected controversy.

On 30 March 1772, French vessel Gros Ventre, under the command of Louis-François-Marie Aleno de Saint-Aloüarn, anchored off Turtle Bay on the northern coast of Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay. Mid-morning, Saint-Aloüarn sent a crew to reconnoitre the mainland. After venturing inland for some 14km without sighting any other living person, officer Mingault or Mengaud (spellings vary in documentation) took formal possession of the land, raising the flag. The occasion was documented, and the papers placed in a bottle and buried at the foot of a small tree, together with two coins (écus) of ‘six francs’ each, enclosed in lead capsules. The ship’s log refers to this Bay as the ‘Baie de Prise de Possession’ (the Bay of Taking of Possession).

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the largest steel arch bridge in the world, though not the longest, with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. At 48.8 m wide, it was the widest bridge in the world up until 2006. In 1912, John Bradfield was appointed chief engineer of the bridge project, which also had to include a railway. Plans were completed in 1916 but the advent of WWI delayed implementation until 1922. Construction of the bridge began in 1924, and took 1400 men eight years to build at a cost of £4.2 million. Sixteen lives were lost during its construction, while up to 800 families living in the path of the proposed Bridge path were relocated and their homes demolished when construction started.

The arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built in two halves cantilevering from each shore and tying each half back by steel cables that were anchored into U-shaped tunnels excavated into the sandstone rock. Construction of the two halves of the arch began late in 1928, and the two halves were properly joined around 10pm on 19 August 1930.

The official opening of the bridge occurred on 19 March 1932.

As NSW Premier, the Honourable John T Lang, officially declared the Bridge open, Captain Francis De Groot of the political group The New Guard, which was opposed to Lang’s leftist policies, charged on his horse and slashed the ribbon with his sword. De Groot’s organisation resented the fact that the King’s representative in Australia, the Governor-General Sir Isaac Isaacs, hadn’t been asked to open the bridge. De Groot was arrested, and the ribbon retied, allowing Lang to perform the official opening ceremony. After he did so, there was a 21-gun salute and a RAAF fly-past.

Sunday, March 22, 1942. : Nine Japanese aircraft bomb the town of Katherine in Australia’s Northern Territory.

In WWII, the first real attack of the Japanese on an Australian base occurred with the bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942.

That attack scattered the naval base at Darwin and demoralised Australians. Darwin was bombed by the Japanese a total of sixty times between 19 February 1942 and 12 November 1943. Shortly after this initial attack, numerous other towns in Australia began to come under fire. Some of these raids were conducted on the northwest coastal towns of Broome and Wyndham, and in the east around Townsville and Cairns.

On 22 March 1942, the small town of Katherine, 320 km of Darwin and located in central Northern Territory, was bombed.

In the only attack to be made on Katherine, nine Mitsubishi G4M1 “Betty” bombers of the Japanese Navy’s Tokao Kokutai, 23rd Koku Sentai made a pass over Katherine at 12.20pm before disappearing, only to return about 15 minutes later to bomb Katherine’s airfield. The aircraft dropped an estimated 91 bombs, 62 | Heartland Magazine

Monday, March 30, 1772. : France makes its first formal claim to Australian territory.

Over 150 years before English explorer Lieutenant James Cook ever sighted eastern Australia, the Dutch landed on the Western coast. In 1616, Dutch sea-captain Dirk Hartog landed at Cape Inscription, where he left a pewter plate with an inscription recording his landing. However, it was the French who made the first formal claim to Western Australian soil.

The first of the coins, dated 1766, was recovered in 1998 in an expedition led by Mr Philippe Godard of Noumea, together with Max Cramer, Kim Cramer, John Eckersley, Tom Bradley and Chris Shine of Geraldton. This prompted another expedition which retrieved a bottle containing only sand, with no trace of the document, despite the contents being carefully analysed by an archaeological team.

Thursday, April 4, 1929. : The only dam-burst in Australia’s history to cause loss of life occurs in Tasmania.

Derby is an historic tin-mining town in the northeastern region of Tasmania. The town was built following the discovery of tin in the region in 1874-5. To service the towns of the northeast and the tin mines, two dams were constructed: the Frome in 1908 and the Briseis in 1926.

Early in April 1929, heavy rainfalls of 450mm saturated the catchment above the Briseis Dam. On 4 April 1929, another 125mm was dumped in the space of an hour and a half. The deluge broke the dam, sending a wall of water down into the valley, which swamped Derby and the Briseis Dam. Fourteen people were killed in the only dam-burst in Australia’s history to date to cause loss of life. The final bosy was recovered early in May. A coroner’s inquest concluded that no blame for the deaths could be attached to the Briseis Company, either in the construction of the dam, or in the safety standards of the tin mine.

HALL OF FAME - HAPPY DAYS opening credits alongside Howard. Fonzie befriended Richie and the Cunningham family, and when Richie left the series for military service, Fonzie became the central figure of the show, with Winkler receiving sole top billing. In later seasons, other characters were introduced including Fonzie’s young cousin, Charles “Chachi” Arcola, who became a love interest for Joanie Cunningham. The eleven seasons of the series roughly track the eleven years from 1955 to 1965 in which the show was set.

Happy Days was an American television sitcom that aired firstrun from January 15, 1974 to September 24, 1984 on ABC, with a total of 255 half-hour episodes spanning eleven seasons. Created

by Garry Marshall, the series was one of the most successful of the 1970s, an idealized vision of life in the mid-1950s to mid-1960s Midwestern United States, and starred Ron Howard as young Richie Cunningham, Henry Winkler as his friend Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli, and Tom Bosley and Marion Ross as Richie’s parents, Howard and Marion Cunningham. Happy Days became one of the biggest successes in television history and heavily influenced the television style of its time.

The series began as an unsold pilot starring Howard, Ross and Anson Williams, which aired in 1972 as a segment entitled “Love and the Television Set” (later retitled “Love and the Happy Days” for syndication) on ABC’s anthology show Love, American Style.

Based on the pilot, director George Lucas cast Howard as the lead in his 1973 film American Graffiti, causing ABC to take a renewed interest in the pilot. The first two seasons of Happy Days focused on the experiences and dilemmas of “innocent teenager” Richie Cunningham, his family, and his high school friends, attempting to “honestly depict a wistful look back at adolescence”. Initially a moderate success, the series’ ratings began to fall during its second season, causing Marshall to retool it emphasizing broad comedy and spotlighting the previously minor character of Fonzie, a “cool” biker and high school dropout. Following these changes, Happy Days became the number-one program in television in 1976–1977, Fonzie became one of the most merchandised characters of the 1970s, and Henry Winkler became a major star.The series also spawned a number of spin-offs, including Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy.

Set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the series revolves around teenager Richie Cunningham and his family: his father, Howard, who owns a hardware store; traditional homemaker and mother, Marion; younger sister Joanie; Richie’s older brother Chuck (briefly in seasons 1 and 2 only); and high school dropout, biker and suave ladies’ man Arthur “Fonzie”/”The Fonz” Fonzarelli, who would eventually become Richie’s best friend and the Cunninghams’ over-the-garage tenant.

The earlier episodes revolve around Richie and his friends, Potsie Weber and Ralph Malph, with Fonzie as a secondary character.

However, as the series progressed, Fonzie proved to be a favorite with viewers, and soon more story lines were written to reflect his growing popularity; Winkler eventually received top billing in the

Production Happy Days originated during a time of 1950s nostalgic interest as evident in 1970s film, television, and music. In late winter of 1971, Michael Eisner was snowed in at Newark airport where he bumped into Tom Miller, head of development at Paramount. Eisner has stated that he told Miller, “Tom, this is ridiculous. We’re wasting our time here. Let’s write a show.” The script treatment that came out of that did not sell. But in spite of the market research department telling them that the 1950s theme would not work, they decided to redo it, and this was accepted as a pilot. This unsold pilot was filmed in late 1971 and titled New Family in Town, with Harold Gould in the role of Howard Cunningham, Marion Ross as Marion, Ron Howard as Richie, Anson Williams as Potsie, Ric Carrott as Charles “Chuck” Cunningham, and Susan Neher as Joanie. Paramount passed on making it into a weekly series, and the pilot was recycled with the title Love and the Television Set (later retitled Love and the Happy Days for syndication), for presentation on the television anthology series Love, American Style. Also in 1971, the musical Grease had a successful opening in Chicago, and by the following year became successful on Broadway. Also in 1972, George Lucas asked to view the pilot to determine if Ron Howard would be suitable to play a teenager in American Graffiti, then in pre-production.

Lucas immediately cast Howard in the film, which became one of the top-grossing films of 1973. With the movie’s success generating a renewed interest in the 1950s era, (although, the film was set in 1962) TV show creator Garry Marshall and ABC recast the unsold pilot to turn Happy Days into a series. According to Marshall in an interview, executive producer Tom Miller said while developing the sitcom, “If we do a TV series that takes place in another era, and when it goes into reruns, then it won’t look old.” This made sense to Marshall while on the set of the show.

Gould had originally been tapped to reprise the role of Howard Cunningham on the show. However, during a delay before the start of production he found work doing a play abroad and when he was notified the show was ready to begin production, he declined to return because he wanted to honor his commitment.Bosley was then offered the role.

Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli – Initially a minor character, he was a hugely popular breakout character and was made a series regular.

Fonzarelli’s “Fonzie” nickname and comeback phrase, “Sit on it,” were created by the show’s producer, Bob Brunner. Known for being especially cool and for his catchphrases “(H)eyyyy!” and “Whoa!” His coolness gave him special powers, such as making machinery (such as Arnold’s jukebox and other vending machines, electric lights, and car engines) function by pounding on them with his fist, or getting the attention of girls by snapping his fingers. His parents abandoned him as a child and his grandmother raised him from the age of four.

Richie Cunningham – The protagonist for the first seven years of the series (1974–80). When Ron Howard left the show due to his burgeoning directorial career, Richie was written out by leaving to join the United States Army. He marries his girlfriend, Lori Beth, in season eight by phone, while Fonzie stands-in for him in the wedding.

Howard “Mr. C” Cunningham – Husband of Marion Cunningham, father of Richie and Joanie, business owner of a hardware store called “Cunningham’s Hardware”, he is a lodge member, and family man. Frequently seen reading the daily newspaper in his easy chair. Enjoys driving his beloved 1948 DeSoto Suburban Marion “Mrs. C” Cunningham – Wife of Howard Cunningham, mother of Richie and Joanie, and a traditional homemaker. She is the only character who is allowed to call Fonzie by his real first name, Arthur, which she does affectionately.

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Kangaroo Valley is a beautiful valley which has become a desirable “tree change” destination There are places in Kangaroo Valley where you can stand, turn 360°, and see the hills and the escarpment on every side. It is reputedly one of only seven enclosed valleys in the world. Don’t ask me to name the other six but Capertee, near Lithgow, is another one. Let’s just say that it is an extraordinarily beautiful valley, richly green when the rains have come; intimate because of the surrounding hills are characterised by neat farms; mysterious because of the rainforest in the gorges and on the slopes of the valley; and unashamedly gorgeous because of the small creeks which cross the valley and the old world charm of the chic village. These qualities led the National Trust to classify the entire town in 1977. In recent times the valley has been a magnet for people wanting a “tree change” with members of both INXS and Midnight Oil buying into the valley. Visitors who travel to the area tend to picnic beside the Kangaroo River, walk across the historic Hampden Suspension Bridge, hire canoes and explore the Kangaroo River and visit the craft shops, coffee lounges and tea rooms in the village. The area is also known for its excellent bushwalking.

Location Kangaroo Valley is located south of Sydney. It can be reached via the Hume Motorway and Bowral which is 156 km or via the Princes Highway and the road from Nowra which is 184 km.

Origin of Name

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Hampden Suspension Bridge Designed by Ernest Macartney de Burgh, a prominent bridge architect and engineer, Hampden Suspension Bridge was completed in 1898. It was restored in 2011 with great care being taken to replicate the original bridge rather than just replace it with modern technology. The vital link for the community - it crosses the Kangaroo River on the road from Nowra to Moss Vale - Hampden Bridge is recognised as the oldest surviving suspension bridge in the country. The appeal of the bridge lies in its statement about the affluence of the area when it was built. It was no ordinary bridge but a piece of affluence with castellated towers which resemble the turrets of a medieval castle. The suspension cables were imported from England and it was named after the Governor of NSW, Lord Hampden. There is an interesting video, with historic footage of the bridge, at http://www.hampdenbridgeheritage.com.au.

Kangaroo River The Hampden Suspension Bridge crosses the Kangaroo River - a popular place for picnics, swimming in summer, fishing and canoeing.

There are good facilities on both sides of the river.

Kangaroo Valley Safaris hire canoes and kayaks near the Hampden Suspension Bridge, tel: (02) 4465 1502 or check out http://www.kangaroovalleycanoes. com.au. They offer five trips to various locations around the valley. The shortest trip, the Hampden Bridge to Bendeela excursion, lasts two hours. Some of the others can last up to five days.

The Reverend W.B. Clarke, famous for discovering gold and being told “Put it away, Mr. Clarke, or we shall all have our throats cut” by Governor Gipps, is said to have observed, in 1840, that the valley “takes its name from the kangaroos which formerly abounded here but are now extinct”. Whether that is true is open to dispute. It is, however, self evident that someone once felt the valley was alive with kangaroos and named it accordingly.

George Walker Bridge and Pioneer Settlement Reserve In 1931 George Walker, a group of dairy farmers and a blacksmith built an impressive 72 m suspension bridge over Broger’s Creek. It was the work of local men with no technical expertise and was constructed at their own expense. It was relocated at the northern end of the Hampden Bridge adjacent the Pioneer Museum Park in 1977 and officially opened by the Premier of New South Wales, Neville Wran. Today it is an integral part of the Pioneer Museum Park.

Things to See and Do

Pioneer Museum Park

Kangaroo Valley NSW The Pioneer Museum Park is based around a replica of an 1865 farmhouse. There is a dairy, a forge and horse-drawn vehicles.

Adjacent is Hampden Cottage, a shop specialising in pottery and ferns which is housed in the 1880 residence of an early settler. Both buildings have been furnished by the local historical society after the fashion of the day. The park proudly declares that it is community run and non-profit. It also houses a replica of an illicit still, an old school bell, the George Walker Bridge, has a 300 million year old fossil rock and includes a number of interesting historic artefacts including milking bails and a windmill. See http://www.kangaroovalleymuseum. com for opening times and entry fees.

Historic Buildings The best way to explore the village is to download the Kangaroo Valley Explorer: Historic Walk brochure which lists over twenty places of particular interest in the valley. All the places are located on the main street (Moss Vale Road) and consequently the best way to explore the town’s history is to start at the Nowra end and walk towards Hampden Suspension Bridge.

Other Attractions in the Area Lookouts in the Area 1. Cambewarra Mountain The road from Kangaroo Valley to Nowra crosses Cambewarra Mountain which has one of the best lookouts over the Shoalhaven and South Coast. The view includes Coolangatta Mountain to the north and, on a clear day, it reaches to Pigeon House Mountain near Ulladulla to the south.

The lookout is open daily from 10.00 am until dusk. There is a coffee shop and the Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve offers excellent bushwalking. For more information check out http://www.nationalparks.nsw. gov.au/cambewarra-range-nature-reserve.

The area is ideal for birdwatching.

2. Barrengarry The journey from Kangaroo Valley to Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is 16 kilometres but, in order to get out of the valley, it is steep, spectacular and winding. This results in dramatic, and particularly beautiful, views across the valley.

History

• Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the Wodi Wodi Aborigines lived and moved through Kangaroo Valley.

• In 1812 surveyor George William Evans, guided by an Aboriginal man named Bundle, explored from Jervis Bay to the Shoalhaven River.

On the journey Evans and his party climbed Cambewarra Mountain.

• In 1815 cattleman Captain Richard Brooks received a 1300 acre (526 ha) land grant on the Illawarra plain.

• By 1817 Governor Lachlan Macquarie had provided Brooks with a 700 acre (283 ha) grant in Kangaroo Valley. Brooks built a hut and stockyards only a kilometre from where the Hampden Bridge now stands.

• In 1818 Dr Charles Throsby mapped a route into the valley. He was helped an Aborigine named Timelong.

• In 1823 Cornelius O’Brien took up land in the area. Other settlers moved into the western section of the valley.

• A census in 1826 recorded 79 Aborigines living in the valley.

• In 1828 Alexander Berry’s men, who were working on his Coolangatta Estate near Berry, crossed Kangaroo Mountain and located vast quantities of cedar south of Broger’s Creek at the north-eastern end of the valley.

• In 1831 the surveyor Robert Hoddle made the first land survey of Kangaroo Valley.

• The years 1835-41 saw large land grants conferred upon settlers.

• In 1840 Henry Osbourne purchased 2,500 acres (1,011 ha) at Barrengarry and started dairy farming. He sent his butter to Sydney for sale.

• A census of 1841 counted only two free men and five convicts living in Kangaroo Valley.

This did not include timber cutters in the forests

and the local Aboriginal population.

• In 1846 Irishman Charles McCaffrey and his family came to work for Henry Osborne.

They produced sufficient butter to begin selling it outside the valley. Around this time there were still at least five camps of Wodi Wodi Aborigines in the valley.

• An improved access road into the valley was cut in the early 1860s.

• By 1860 the population of the valley was about 200 whites and significant numbers of Aborigines.

• The first public school and the post office were completed in 1871.

• In 1872 the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd was consecrated.

• Roman Catholic and Wesleyan churches were built in 1873 and a Presbyterian church in 1874.

• Roads were improved in the late 1870s and this resulted in better access to the valley.

• In 1879 a timber truss bridge across the Kangaroo River was opened.

• In 1881 the first cream separator arrived in the valley. It was symbolic of the growth of the local dairy industry.

• Telephones reached the valley in 1884.

• Local butter factories opened in 1888.

• The Hampden Suspension Bridge was opened on 2 February 1898.

• By 1900 the population of the valley had reached 1,400.

• In 1908 the School of Arts building was officially opened.

Today Kangaroo Valley is a tourist destination with a small number of farmers and a large number of hobby farms and weekend residents who live and holiday on a few hectares having escaped city life.

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LET’S COOK - AUTUMN EDITION - BEST-EVER SLOW-COOKER BOLOGNAISE Ingredients

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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1kg 4-star beef mince 1/2 cup dry red wine 700g bottle tomato passata 2 dried bay leaves 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chicken stock powder 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 teaspoon sugar 500g dried spaghetti Grated parmesan, to serve Fresh basil leaves, to serve

Method Step 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mince.

Cook, breaking up mince with a wooden spoon, for 8 minutes or until browned. Add wine. Cook for 2 minutes or until reduced by half.

Step 2 Transfer mince mixture to a 5.5-litre slow cooker. Add passata, bay leaves, garlic, Italian herbs, onion, carrot, celery, stock powder, tomato paste, sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.

Step 3 Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain Step 4 Serve bolognaise on pasta, topped with parmesan and basil.

Note: You will need a 5.5-litre slow cooker for this recipe.

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Jeff from Heartland’s ultimate Garlic Bread. This simple garlic bread recipe is a match made in heaven for all kinds of pasta dishes.

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450g sourdough vienna loaf 195g butter, softened 7 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Method Step 1 Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced.

Step 2 Cut bread into 1.5cm-thick slices, being careful not to cut the whole way through. Place butter, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Mash with a fork until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3 Spread each cut side of bread with butter mixture. Wrap bread in foil. Place on a baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes or until butter mixture has melted. Unwrap garlic bread. Bake for a further 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve.

If you want to freeze the bread, before baking in step 3, wrap in plastic, then in foil. Freeze it for up to 3 months.

Thaw in the fridge overnight before continuing step 3.

LET’S COOK - AUTUMN EDITION - GARLIC BREAD

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NATURAL PRODUCTS - 9 Health Benefits of Coffee, Based on Science part 2 In the last issue of Heartland Magazine, we listed the first 9 Benefits of Coffee, based on scientific facts, we continue this special in this issue.

10. May Lower Risk of Certain Types of Cancer Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death. It is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in your body.

Coffee appears to be protective against two types of cancer: liver and colorectal cancer.

Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the world, while colorectal cancer ranks fourth.

Studies show that coffee drinkers have up to a 40% lower risk of liver cancer.

Similarly, one study in 489,706 people found that those who drank 4–5 cups of coffee per day had a 15% lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Note: Liver and colorectal cancer are the third and fourth leading causes of cancer death worldwide.

Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of both.

11. Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease and May Lower Stroke Risk It’s often claimed that caffeine can increase your blood pressure.

This is true, but with a rise of only 3–4 mm/Hg, the effect is small and usually dissipates if you drink coffee regularly.

However, it may persist in some people, so keep that in mind if you have elevated blood pressure.

That being said, studies don’t support the idea that coffee raises your risk of heart disease).

On the contrary, there is some evidence that women who drink coffee have a reduced risk .

Some studies also show that coffee drinkers have a 20% lower risk of stroke Note: Coffee may cause mild increases in blood pressure, which usually diminish over time. Coffee drinkers do not have an increased risk of heart disease and have a slightly lower risk of stroke.

13. The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in the Western Diet For people who eat a standard Western diet, coffee may be one of the healthiest aspects of their diet.

That’s because coffee is quite high in antioxidants. Studies show that many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and vegetables combined.

In fact, coffee may be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet.

Note: Coffee is rich in powerful antioxidants, and many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and veggies combined.

12. May Help You Live Longer

The Bottom Line

Given that coffee drinkers are less likely to get many diseases, it makes sense that coffee could help you live longer.

Coffee is a highly popular beverage around the globe that boasts a number of impressive health benefits.

Several observational studies indicate that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of death.

Not only can your daily cup of joe help you feel more energized, burn fat and improve physical performance, it may also lower your risk of several conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

In two very large studies, drinking coffee was associated with a 20% reduced risk of death in men and a 26% decreased risk of death in women, over 18–24 years.

This effect appears particularly strong in people with type 2 diabetes. In one 20-year study, individuals with diabetes who drank coffee had a 30% lower risk of death.

In fact, coffee may even boost longevity.

If you enjoy its taste and tolerate its caffeine content, don’t hesitate to pour yourself a cup or more throughout the day.

Note: Several studies show that coffee drinkers live longer and have a lower risk of premature death.

The foods listed are a recommendation only. Consult your doctor if you have any health problems first.

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7 Tips to follow to be more beautiful

Everyone is unique and beautiful in their own way and deserves to be celebrated. Inner beauty is as significant as outer beauty and we learn it as we grow and mature. After all, beauty is not all about the looks. If you’re beautiful on the inside, it will certainly show on the outside. Here are a few tips to follow to be more beautiful on the inside.

usually look lovelier when their hearts are full of kindness. Every time you do something kind, you feel great no matter how big or small things are. Just do your best to improve yourself and this harsh world.

1. Learn more about yourself

Helping people in need is one of the best ways to be more beautiful on the inside. You should care for people around, especially for those who care for you. Let your friends and family know what they mean to you and it will instantly make you feel more beautiful on the inside.

We are given a life full of both happy and dramatic events to have an opportunity to cognize your true self. I think it is impossible to become beautiful on the inside without proper self-cognition.

Analyze your behavior and take some personality tests to learn more about yourself. You should accept who you are and discover the nature of your world. It will help you connect to your inner wisdom and voice.

2. Accept who you really are Life is too short that’s why don’t waste time trying to change your nature. You can only change your behavior and habits. It is necessary to realize that you are not going to change anything by putting yourself down. You are who you are. Accept it and enjoy your life.

3. Be grateful It is important to be thankful for everything you have. Practice gratitude daily and it will make you more trusting, more appreciative and nicer. First of all, you should be grateful for your blessings.

Each morning before you get out of bed, think of the things you are grateful for. This way, your day will be more active and positive.

You should also be grateful for the life’s challenges, which serve as lessons and help you to grow.

4. Learn to be kind

5. Show your care about others

6. Love yourself You can’t be more beautiful on the inside if you don’t love yourself.

When you love and take great care of yourself, you are more capable of taking care of others. Learn to appreciate who you are and people around you will definitely appreciate you too. Love yourself, because you are the only person responsible for your inner peace and beauty.

7. Do good deeds Many people do agree that doing a kind deed for someone else makes them feel great. When you help somebody, you may feel as if you have received a blessing as well. Scientists claim that doing good deeds can actually improve your physical and mental health.

Others believe that it is the best way of sowing karma.

If you are trying to be more beautiful on the inside, hopefully these tips will help you. Kahlil Gibran once said, “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” Accept who you are, love yourself and don’t let anyone bring you down. What makes you feel more beautiful on the inside?

When you are kind, those around you see the beauty of your soul.

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Tyrrell’s HVD Semillon 2013

2019 Charles Melton Rose of Virginia Barossa Valley

Light to medium-yellow, bright colour, with a lovely rich, spicy, toasty bouquet with dried herb notes and a winning combination of refinement and richness in the mouth, the mid-palate having a delicious dab of fruit-sweetness. A generous and finessy semillon starting to show excellent matured flavours.

Highly aromatic with a lovely musk infused primary bouquet but hints of crushed mint and clove. Lovely weight with a crisp citrus tang of acidity and the traditional rounding out of some apparent but silky tannins.

Please drink sensibly, do not drink and drive or drink while pregnant. If you have a drinking problem please see www.aa.org.au or call 1300 222 222

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Brown Brothers Prosecco Spritz

Sweetwater `Hermitage ` Shiraz 2003

With refreshing flavours of orange and aromatic bitters this sparkling wine is perfect for warm and sunny days with friends – simply serve with a slice of fresh orange.

Supple black fruits, spice, earth, leather on lees - all intertwined; soft but persistent tannins holding the ship of state in fine trim.

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Kevin Hogan - MP

Chris Gulaptis - Member for Clarence We recently announced funding for our communities entering drought recovery mode. All our local councils have access to up to an initial $1 million to complete local infrastructure projects.

These funds are to provide employment opportunities as we go into drought recovery. We want money to flow through local shops and suppliers.

Extract from recent speech to Parliament about bushfires. A full transcript is available on the NSW Parliament web site or by contacting my office.

My electorate of Clarence was the first impacted by the bushfires last year. The bushfires started in August at Shark Creek and threatened the community of Gulnara and the coastal towns of Brooms Head and Yamba and the village of Angourie.

These fires burned the landscape right down to the beach and the village of Angourie was certainly spared by the pink retardant dropped by the 737 aircraft. Our local NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers were fighting fires from August right through to just before Christmas. Many communities across the Clarence and Richmond valleys were threatened, with three severely impacted.

Rappville, a community of 30 houses lost half its homes. The communities of Ewingar and Nymboida were decimated.

In the Clarence Valley local government area, the Liberation Trail and Banyabba fire destroyed 169 homes, 57 were damaged and five facilities were destroyed, including a timber mill, stockyard and a Telstra shed. Some 408 outbuildings were destroyed, 203 were damaged and 1,610 rural landholders were impacted. In the Richmond Valley, which was impacted by the Myall Creek Road fire, 62 homes were destroyed, 25 were damaged, eight facilities were destroyed and another 12 were damaged, including two bridges. Some 176 outbuildings were destroyed, 65 were damaged and 619 rural landholders were affected by those fires.

One example of that was the story Scott Campbell told the Deputy Premier when he visited the Ulmarra fire control centre last month. Scott—an RFS volunteer from Lawrence—and his crew helped out when a ferocious fire ripped through Nymboida.

They were in their truck heading down a track to a single house to check if anyone was there and to warn them to evacuate because the fire was threatening. No-one was there but the fire caught up with them. It was monstrous, ferocious and out of control.

Their truck stalled and would not start up again. They looked at each other and thought it was the end. But by the grace of God, combined with the team’s training and equipment, the fire passed over and they survived. They headed straight back out to fight the fire again. They demonstrated incredible courage and selfless commitment to their community.

Tim Martin (pictured) is our local winner in this year’s Heywire Competition. Tim lives on a farm at Doubtful Creek, with his parents David and Joan, and his brothers Harry and Thomas.

It was great to catch up with him in Canberra recently.

Tim‘s winning story is all about growing up on the farm. The fun and the challenges that brings. Tim went to Casino High School and this year started as an apprentice carpenter for Chris Burley.

I am very humbled to be promoted to Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister.

My first priority will always be, as the Member for Page. Without the support of our community, I would not have the opportunity to serve and represent us.

I am grateful to have been given this new role. The Ministry covers the areas of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development.

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The first two fire victims were at Coongbar in my electorate.

Gwen Hyde and Bob Lindsey were overcome by the fire at their rural property and unfortunately lost their lives. I extend my sincere condolences to their families and to all the other families who lost loved ones.

There has been support for kids and bushfire victims in our community from government agencies, charities, community organisations and individuals. To the individuals who have helped I say: thank you, thank you, thank you. Words cannot describe your kindness and generosity.

Janelle Saffin - MP Save Tabulam Bridge campaign tests Nationals’ bush credentials I vowed to leave no stone unturned in lobbying to save the iconic De Burgh Truss Bridge crossing the Clarence River at Tabulam from NSW Government plans to demolish it once the new bridge is built beside it.

Orthopaedic surgeries and professional pet care services performed by experienced veterinarians.

The NSW Government delisted the old bridge from the Heritage Register in 2016.

In mid-February this year, I wrote to Deputy Premier of New South Wales, NSW Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade, and NSW Minister for Bushfire Recovery John Barilaro to respectfully request that he intervene in the saga.

I urged Mr Barilaro to stop Transport for New South Wales from demolishing the bridge, opened in 1903, and to keep it as a pedestrian bridge in recognition of its historic and cultural significance to generations of Tabulam residents.

This is a real opportunity for the NSW Government to listen to and act on a groundswell of support for the bridge’s retention, coming from indigenous and non-indigenous residents of the community, and from politicians with a bipartisan approach.

I attached a package of letters of support, including one from me, which clearly demonstrates that while Tabulam residents welcome the construction of a new bridge, their strong desire is for the old bridge to sit alongside it for another century or more.

Tabulam is a town which has been badly hit by drought and a grass fire which destroyed up to 20 homes last February. Indeed, some fire-impacted residents are still living in sheds, caravans and shipping containers almost a year on.

My plea for Mr Barilaro is: “As a strong supporter of regional New South Wales, as you love to tell all, if you could use your good offices to intervene and allow the Tabulam community to keep its cherished bridge as an attraction for the many tourists who drive from the coast to the Northern Tablelands and vice versa, it would be a great boon to the area.”

Mr Barilaro has referred my request to fellow Nationals MP, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole, so I hope he will be a true champion of the bush and not dud Tabulam.

I have lodged a Question on Notice in Parliament, asking Mr Toole if he will reverse the NSW Government’s August 2016 decision to delist the bridge from the State Heritage Register and allocate State funding to maintain it as a pedestrian bridge and tourist attraction.

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BRIDGE BRIEFING: Lismore MP Janelle Saffin briefs NSW Opposition Leader Jodi McKay on the community campaign to save the Tabulam Truss Bridge.

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Types of Scams If you are asked to provide payments in advance to receive goods or money, think twice.How the scam worksAdvance fee fraud is the most common scam around, accounting for more than half of the scams reported to the ACCC. It includes any scam where a scammer requests fees upfront or personal information in return for goods, services, money or rewards that they never supply.

Scammers invent convincing and seemingly legitimate reasons for requesting payment such as to cover fees or taxes. They often ask for payment via international wire transfer. These scams are commonly mass-marketed, with scammers sending them out simultaneously to thousands of people all over the world—usually by mail or email.The upfront payment scam is the most common version of advance fee fraud and involves a scammer promising you a share in money or goods in return for upfront payments or personal information. The promise is never delivered upon.

The Nigerian 419 scam is the best known example: a scammer offers you a reward in exchange for helping transfer money overseas—all you have to do is give your bank account details and pay fees or taxes. The fake inheritance scam, where a scammer claims that you have been left a huge inheritance from a longlost relative, is also common.If you fall for advance fee fraud, you will never receive the promised benefit and lose any money you sent. Other common types of advance fee fraud include lottery, sweepstakes and unexpected prize scams, dating and romance scams, and classifieds scams.

Protect yourself • Avoid arrangements with strangers requesting upfront payment via money order, wire transfer or international funds transfer. It’s rare to recover money sent this way.

• Conduct a search online using the exact wording of the offer to check if it is legit—many scams can be identified this way.

• Don’t open suspicious or unsolicited emails—just delete them.

Lottery, sweepstakes and competition scams Don’t be lured by a surprise win—only the scammer takes home a windfall.How the scam worksThese scams try to trick you into giving money upfront or your personal details in order to receive a prize from a lottery, sweepstake or competition that you never entered. Scammers typically claim that you need to pay fees or taxes before your ‘winnings’ or prize can be released. You may also have to call or SMS a premium rate phone number to claim your prize.If you pay, you will never receive the promised prize and lose every cent that you send. You may also be up for a hefty phone bill if you called a premium number to collect your prize. If you have provided personal details, your identity could be misused too.

Don’t be fooled—scammers use official-looking documents and brochures that appear to have government approval or to have come from a reputable company in order to get under your radar.

Protect yourself • Remember: you cannot win money in a lottery or competition unless you entered, or someone else did so on your behalf. Tickets in genuine overseas lotteries can only be bought in that country.

• A legitimate lottery does not require you to pay a fee to collect winnings— conduct a search online using the exact wording of the offer to check if it is legit.

• Think twice before calling or text messaging a phone number starting with ‘19’—they are charged at premium rates.

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Dating and romance scams How the scam worksDating and romance scams can cause significant financial and non-financial harm to victims. Financial losses are often quite high, and victims also experience emotional distress when they realise what has happened.The most common dating and romance scams involve scammers creating fake profiles on legitimate dating websites.

They use these profiles to try and enter into a relationship with you so they can get a hold of your money and personal details. The scammer will develop a strong rapport with you then ask for money to help cover costs associated with illness, injury, travel costs or a family crisis. Scammers seek to exploit your emotions by pulling on your heart strings.These scams may be operated by experienced criminal networks and can run for months or even years.

Victims are often approached on legitimate dating websites but the scammer is quick to move the communication away from the security of the website.

Protect yourself • Never send money or give your personal details to someone you met online even if they tell a convincing tale of woe and ask for your support.

• Avoid any arrangement with a stranger who asks for upfront payment via money order, wire transfer or international funds transfer—it’s rare to recover money sent this way.

• Watch out if an online admirer asks to communicate outside the dating website after only a few ‘contacts’ or conversations—it could be a scammer.

Computer hacking If your computer’s security is compromised, you are too.

How the scam worksThese days computers are an indispensable part of our lives. The details stored on computers are often very personal, making them valuable to scammers.

Phishing emails are commonly used by scammers to trick you into giving them access to your computer. They ‘fish’ for your personal details by encouraging you to click on a link or attachment.

If you click, malicious software will be installed and the hacker will have access to files and information stored on your computer. A phishing email often appears to come from an organisation that you know and trust like a bank or financial institution.

Social networking scams can be initiated via a phishing email that asks you to enter your account password on a fake copy of the networking site’s login page. If you provide your account details, the scammer can hack in to your account and take control of your profile. They may then pose as you in an attempt to gain money or personal details from your friends, family or followers.Be on guard offline too—scammers have been known to call you at home and claim that your computer is infected with a non-existent virus or is experiencing technical issues. They will try to convince you to buy fake antivirus software and to give them remote access to your computer. If you buy the software or grant access, the scammer can install malware and spyware to collect your personal details.

Remember: smartphone and tablet devices are computers too.

Protect yourself • Always keep your computer security up-to-date with anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a good firewall—only buy software from a reputable source.

• Be cautious if you receive an email or phone call out of the blue claiming to be from a well-known company—use their official contact details to check the call or email is legit.

• Never click on links or open attachments in an email from an unverified sender.

Banking, credit card and online account scams Keep your financial details secure and your money safe.

How the scam worksYour financial details are invaluable to scammers and can be used to commit fraud 24/7 anywhere in the world.

Phishing scams are a popular method used to gain your financial details. Scammers send emails or SMS messages that appear to be from your bank, a financial institution or an online payment service.

They usually claim that there is a problem with your account and request that you verify your details on a fake but convincing copy of the bank’s website.

Card skimming is the copying of information from the magnetic strip of a credit card or ATM card. Scammers skim your card by putting a discreet attachment on an ATM or EFTPOS machine.

They may even install a camera to capture your pin. Once your card is skimmed, scammers can create copies and make charges to your account.

Card-not-present fraud is where scammers use your credit card number and details to pay for a product or service without them physically having your card. Scammers can run up a hefty credit bill buying products online or via the phone.

Be on guard: if a scammer is successful in obtaining your financial details, they can use it to access you money, or commit identity theft or fraud.

cleaning supplies. Scammers typically call your business pretending that a service or product has already been ordered.

A fax back scam is where a scammer faxes you an offer that you have to fax back to a premium rate number (starting with ‘19’) to accept. The scammer then makes sure that it takes several minutes to process the fax, resulting in a hefty phone bill.

Watch out: scammers are especially likely to strike during busy times of the year—for example, the end of financial year.

Protect yourself • Don’t agree to offers or deals straight away—always ask for an offer in writing and seek independent advice if the deal involves money, time or a long-term commitment.

• Never provide your business’ banking, financial and accounting details to someone that contacts you unexpectedly and that you don’t know and trust.

• Effective management procedures can go a long way towards preventing scams—have a clearly defined process for verifying and paying accounts and invoices.

Job and employment scams Big income—guaranteed? Unlikely!

How the scam works Job and employment scams involve offers to work from home or set up and invest in a ‘business opportunity’. Scammers promise a job, high salary or large investment return following initial upfront payments. These payments may be for a ‘business plan’, training course, software, uniforms, security clearance, taxes or fees. These scams are often promoted through spam email or advertisements in well-known classifieds (including websites).

Protect yourself • If you receive an unexpected email, call or SMS from your bank or financial institution, don’t provide your personal or financial details. Check the contact is legit —contact the organisation using their official customer service details.

Sometimes you will receive the item but it won’t work or be what • When you are banking online, check that the web address is correct and you expected. Some offers may be a cover for illegal money the site is not a fake. Make sure the site is secure—look for a web address laundering activities, where you are asked to receive payments into beginning with ‘https’ and a closed padlock symbol. your bank account for a commission and then pass the money on • If you think that your banking or financial details have been compromised, to a foreign company. contact your financial institution immediately

Be very wary if you receive an offer to participate in a scheme that

requires you to recruit people—it could be a pyramid scheme.

Small business scams Protect yourself Scammers take advantage of the busy nature of many small • Beware of offers or schemes claiming to guarantee income or requiring businesses to swindle them. payment upfront. Never agree to an offer over the phone—ask for it in writing.

How the scam works • Do your research before agreeing to any offer—ask around, search online and check if the company is licensed using ASIC’s Australian Financial Scams targeting small businesses come in all sorts of guises.

Services licensee register.

A false billing scam is the most common trick scammers use • Remember: there are no shortcuts to wealth—the only people that make against small businesses. Scammers issue fake bills for unwanted money are the scammers. or unauthorised listings, advertisements, products or services. The business directory scam is a well-known example, where you Many work-from-home scams are fronts for money-laundering or pyramid receive a bill for a listing in a supposedly well-known directory. schemes – both are illegal forms of activity in Australia.

Scammers trick you to sign up by disguising the offer as an outstanding invoice or a free entry, but with a hidden subscription Spam email— agreement in the fine print. forward on to: report@submit.spam.acma.gov.au Spam SMS— The domain name scam is another ploy used by scammers, forward on to: 0429 999 888 where you are deceived into signing up for an unsolicited internet domain registration very similar to your own. You may also receive a fake renewal notice for your actual domain name and pay without realising.

An office supply scam involves you receiving and being charged for products that you did not order. These scams often involve products or services that you regularly order such as stationery and

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MOBILE PHONE USE - WHAT’S LEGAL AND ILLEGAL USE LEGAL MOBILE PHONE USE

ILLEGAL MOBILE PHONE USE All other functions including video calling, texting, emailing, social media, web browsing and photography are prohibited unless parked.

It is also illegal to hold and use a mobile phone at any time while driving or riding.

Using a Digital Driver Licence It’s illegal to access your Digital Driver Licence when driving, including when stationary, unless you’re asked to do so by a police officer. Penalties apply.

Learner, P1 and P2 licence holders Restricted licences holders including learner, P1 and P2 drivers and riders are not permitted to use their phone at all while driving or riding. This includes use of hands-free and Bluetooth functions.

Illegal mobile phone use will result in heavy penalties including demerit points and fines, which could mean the loss of your licence.

Tip: Avoid temptation and keep your phone in your bag or glovebox.

Unrestricted licence holders and all bicycle riders Full licence holders and bicycle riders are permitted to use particular mobile phone functions. These include making or answering a phone call, or playing audio, if the phone: · Is secured in a cradle; or · Can be used without touching any part of the phone (e.g. Bluetooth).

This also includes using a mobile phone as a driver’s aid (e.g. navigation) if the phone is secured in a cradle.

Tip: Using a mobile phone legally can still be distracting. Consider the traffic conditions before using your phone.

Mobile phone detection cameras The mobile phone detection camera program enforcing illegal mobile phone use by drivers commences on 1 December 2019.

The program will include fixed and transportable cameras that will commence operating at locations across the network.

Coupled with ongoing enforcement by NSW Police, these cameras will target illegal mobile phone use anywhere, anytime.

Warning letters relating to camera-detected offences will be issued for the first three months. Following this period, the penalty for offending drivers is five demerit points and a $344 fine ($457 in a school zone). The penalty increases to 10 demerit points during double demerit periods.

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Casino Quota Club: Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month. 6:30 pm for 7 pm start at the Baptist Church House Casino.

Enquiries to Lenore on 0414 918 167 or email: casinoquota@gmail.com Grow Group: 1800 558 268

Want to put the beat back into your feet and great exercise come along to St Mark’s Dance Group in the Back-Hall Casino. Access via Simpsons Parade, every Tuesday 7-9pm. (Cost is $3) A Social is held on the first Saturday night 7.30-11pm. (Cost $5 and please bring a plate for supper) Lucky door Prizes & Raffles are held at these. All welcome, more information please phone Maggie on 6662 4060 or 0402 104 195

Lion's Club Casino: Lion's Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at RSM from 6:30- 7:00.

Casino Rotary Club Meets each Monday at Casino RSM Club 6.15pm starts at 6.30pm Contact secretaryrccasino@gmail.com

Square Dancing: Square Dancing: a great way to meet new friends. Bright toe-tapping music. It's fun and healthy too. Singles and couples welcome. Club dances Thursday afternoon and Friday nights. Contact Francis on 0407 663 017.

St Marks Dance Group Saturday night social the 1st Saturday of the month.

Casino Vision Impaired: Support group for anyone who is blind or vision impaired e.g.

Macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. Meeting on the first Monday of each month at the Baptist Church hall at 10:00. Have an outing each month. Anyone can come who is there to support their partners, carers or family. For more details ring Denise Green on 0448 014 682.

The Casino Community Men's Shed: The Casino Community Men's Shed is open Mondays to Wednesdays, 8:30am to 2:00pm. Membership is open to males and females. For more information contact us on phone No. 02 6662 6423 or email us on casmenshed@live.com.au or find us on Facebook.

Kyogle Sunshine Club: Meets every Thursday at 9:30am. In the Supper Room. Come and enjoy a day of fun, morning tea and lunch. All welcome. For more detail contact 0499 824 274.

Casino Richmond River Country Music Club Social Day: come on down for some country music. Counter meals also available.

All singers and musician’s welcome! 3rd Sunday of every month at the RSM, 11am.Enquiries to Gloria New Ph 02 6662 2625 CWA Meeting Dates: CWA Meeting The CWA meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9:00 am.

For further information please contact Allison on Ph: 0400 956 404 CWA Craft.

The CWA and friends will meet in the Casino library at 9:00 am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. For further in information please contact Diane on 6663 3144 or Vivian on 6662 1838.

Casino Mini Rail Every Sunday 10am to 4pm Weather permitting Casino View Club holds its monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM club 11 am on the second Thursday of the month. Any further inquiries or to book lunch please contact Barbara on 6661 2530 Casino Croquet Club members are reminded that play will be recommencing from Wednesday February 6th at 8.30am for play before 9am. New members (male or female) are invited to come along for some free trial lessons with our Captain Mary & newly qualified coach, Leonie . For further information contact Mary on 66621971 Richmond River Beef Produces Association Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Lyn on 0427 293 455.

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McKees Hill Bowls Club Indoor bowls every Sunday at McKees Hill Hall. Commencing at 1pm. $3 for the afternoon of bowls. Contact Frank 6683 2327 Lions Club of Kyogle Fourth Lions Club in Australia ‘’ Proud of it ‘’ Lions Club meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each Month @ the Kyogle Bowling Club from 6.30 – 7.00. Visitor and New Members Most Welcome For more information contact Neville Moon 6632 2233 Casino Mixed Probus Club Meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at the Casino RSM Club at 10am.For information call the secretary on 0419 886 119 The Casino & District Historical Society Museum is open for visitors Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 2pm.

Adults $5, Children and Students free. Bus trips are welcome. Yearly Membership $15, Couples $25 . General Meetings are held 2nd Saturday - March, June, Sept, November 10am in Museum. All welcome. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook.com for further information. We are on facebook.

Northern Rivers Prostate Cancer Support Groups Evening Group meets the first Wednesday of each month 7pm until 9pm Lismore Workers Club, Keen Street, Lismore Enquiries phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792 Day Group meets the third Monday of each month 10am until 12 noon Alstonville Bowling Club, Deegan Drive, Alstonville Enquiries phone Gordon (02) 6684 1137 or 0415 664 649 Partners or carers most welcome to attend, these meetings are a great opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences.

The Coraki Campbell United Hospital Auxiliary is held every second Friday of the month at 1.30pm at the HealthOne Surry Street Coraki. Next meeting 13th March 2020. Afternoon tea is provided and new members welcome. If any queries, please contact Debbie McGillan and my mobile is 0418 797 381

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Weekly Markets Lismore Organic Market: Every Tuesday, 7:30am–11am Murwillumbah Farmers Market: Every Wednesday, 7am–11am Nimbin Farmers Market: Every Wednesday, 3pm–6pm Byron Farmers Market: Every Thursday, 8am–11am Lismore Produce Market: Every Thursday, 3:30pm–7pm Mullumbimby Farmers Market: Every Friday, 7am–11am Bangalow Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 8am–11am Blue Knob Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 8.30am–12pm Byron Bay Saturday Artisan Market: Every Saturday, 4pm–9pm Kyogle Farmers & Crafts Market: Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Lismore Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 8am–11am Uki Produce Market: Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Drake Hall Markets: Last Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm Tabulam Community Market Second Sunday of the month, 9am-2pm Ballina Missingham Farmers Market: Every Sunday, 6am–12pm Brunswick Heads Market Day: First Saturday of each Month.

Barraba Markets 2nd Saturday of the month Hallsville Country Market 4th Sunday of the month Manilla CWA Markets 4th Sunday of the month Tamworth Growers’ Markets Every Saturday Tamworth Peel Street Markets 3rd Sunday of the month Singleton Sunday Markets 2nd Sunday of the month Maitland Markets First Sunday of every month Bathurst Farmers’ Markets Fourth Saturday of the month Twilight Food Market - Coffs Harbour Every Friday from October to April Kingscliff Markets Second and fourth Saturday of every month Jindabyne Hall Markets First Saturday each month Hunter Wine Country Markets Every Saturday Wauchope Farmers Market Fourth Saturday of the month Albury Wodonga Farmers Market Every Saturday Wellington Rotary Markets Fourth Saturday of each month(closed January) Yass Community Markets First and third Saturday of the month Bollywood Beach Markets First and fourth Saturday of each month

Dungog Local Growers Stall Every Saturday of the month The Entrance Market Every Saturday of the month Kiama Makers and Growers Market Fourth Saturday of the month Coonabarabran Townlife Markets Fourth Sunday of the month Nimbin Markets Every fourth and fifth Sunday of the month Newcastle City Farmers Market Every Sunday Griffith Rotary Market Every Sunday from 8am to 12 noon Yamba River Markets Fourth Sunday of the month Avoca Beachside Markets Fourth Sunday of each month Gunning Markets Every Sunday of the month Gosford Monthly Market First Saturday of each month Eat Street Wollongong Every Thursday Young and Region Farmers Markets First, third and fifth Saturday each month Dubbo Riverside Markets Second Sunday of each month Gulgong Markets Every fourth Saturday Toronto Monthly Markets First Thursday of each month Berry Produce Market Twice a month on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday Batemans Bay Sunday Market The first and third Sunday every month

Every FIRST Saturday Murwillumbah Cottage Market: Every FIRST Sunday Lismore Car Boot Market: Iluka Markets - Ken Leeson Oval: Every SECOND Saturday Byron Flea Market: Woodburn Markets: Every SECOND Sunday The Channon Craft Market Lennox Community Market Tabulam Live Music Jam Session Second Sunday of the Month Behind the Co-op.

Every THIRD Saturday Mullumbimby Community Market: Murwillumbah Cottage Market: Every THIRD Sunday Ballina Market: Lismore Car Boot Market: Murwillumbah Market: Uki Buttery Bazaar Market: Every FOURTH Saturday Evans Head Riverside Market: Every FOURTH Sunday Bangalow Market: Casino Riverside Markets: Kyogle Bazaar: Nimbin Market: Every FIFTH Sunday Lennox Community Market: Nimbin Market:

If we have forgotten your community’s market, please contact us and let us know so we can include it in our next edition!

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