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Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram for community news and info Issue No 72• A community newspaper for Newcastle’s suburbs • April 2020

Performance inspires

Archibald Ar chibald entry

Local artist Megan Adams was so struck by a performance by aboriginal musician Gawurra at the Darwin Festival that she arranged to meet him after the show to complete a sketch of him.

That sketch and two years of hard work have led her to entering the prestigious Archibald Prize with Gawurra’s portrait.

Raised in Maitland, Megan recently returned from Darwin to live in Lambton.

Ms Adams has previously painted AFL legend Adam Goodes and veteran NRL coach Wayne Bennett for the Archibald but didn’t face as many challenges with those entries as she has with the Gawurra portrait.

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Panic buyers welcome here

We’re told that there are only two actions that will slow down the transmission of Coronavirus and flatten the curve of infection.

These two things are: 1. wash your hands often and wash them well. And 2. distance yourself and your loved ones from the wider community, avoiding nonessential physical contact with others wherever possible.

The first is a no-brainer. I doubt many of us have ever washed our hands as often or as well as we should.

Only good will ever come from better hand hygiene.

The second method of slowing transmission is more complex. While social distancing will save lives it also runs a real risk of killing small businesses.

Many, many local small businesses are facing extinction if social distancing equates to us not using their services or buying their products. Their survival depends not only on their actions, but the actions of governments, lending institutions and their customers.

Smart business operators have already adapted to the new rules of the retail, hospitality and service industries. By necessity they’ve got very creative. Cafes are offering a contactless take away services. Retailers have added free local delivery to their offering.

Banks and governments have done their bit too, offering financial relief for small business operators.

Our part as customers is to be imaginative and generous in how we support local small business. If your income is still secure please consider buying a gift certificate at your regular hairdresser to use at a later date. Buy online from your favourite local boutique. Why not shop for Christmas now? If your gym is closed for the moment, consider keeping your membership up to date anyway.

All these things will help. Local businesses will thank you when they come out the other side of this. We truly are all in this together. Stay safe everyone.

Hi-vis police unit on beat

Residents of the Hunter and Central Coast will see a more visible police presence on their streets from this month, with the commencement of a newly formed high-visibility police unit.

In January, the NSW Government announced 100 new high-visibility officers to be stationed at five regions across the state. In the Northern Region, six officers will be posted at Newcastle Police Station to service multiple police districts including Newcastle City, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens-Hunter, Hunter Valley, Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water.

The Northern High-Visibility Police (HVP) Unit is aimed at preventing, disrupting, and responding to crime by undertaking high-visibility patrols of crime hotspots, roads, transport networks, local neighbourhoods, and planned events.

The HVP Unit will proactively engage with individuals, groups and communities at risk of crime in an effort to build intelligence-driven data. The officers will be specifically trained in intelligence gathering, so they can proactively identify conflicts ranging from local level issues to more serious incidents.

Northern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell APM, said the highvisibility teams will be a reassuring

The High-Visibility Police Unit has commenced regular foot patrols across the Hunter and Central Coast presence on Hunter and Central Coast streets, playing a key role in disrupting crime and anti-social behaviour.

“High-visibility policing is a crucial element of regional policing – we want our communities to know we are there in numbers to protect and support them 24/7.

“Local policing is at the heart of any regional community, and the HVP Unit is designed to increase overall confidence for all members of the community, by addressing any concerns from retail owners, to visitors, to residents and workers.

“The Northern HVP Unit will have the ability to be deployed wherever

our demand and need is. They are highly-skilled and available to engage with the public – we want you to come up and talk to them, tell them what is happening in your neighbourhood.

“By targeting crime with more boots on the ground and in a highlyvisible manner, it’s hoped offenders will have second thoughts before breaking the law,” AC Mitchell said.

The HVP officers can be deployed to any areas of the Northern Region as deemed appropriate.

The Northern HVP Unit consists of one Sergeant and five Constables; the officers commenced their first

foot patrols in late February.

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Community partnership grants announced

Three local organisations are set to benefit from a slice of the State Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership program.

New Lambton’s Jumping Jacks Community Pre-School will receive $5000 to upgrade their outdoor facilities, making changes that will emphasise a connection to local wildlife and improve their understanding of indigenous culture.

Hamilton North Bowling Club will be purchasing a new electric turf roller with their $10,000 grant, and Adamstown Bowling Club have obtained $15,000 to install a more efficient irrigation system.

State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp MP said he was thrilled that the three organisations had been successful.

“Hamilton North and Adamstown Bowling Clubs are both very important to our community, and

State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp with greenkeeper at Hamilton North Bowling Club Richard Stephenson our senior community especially,” he said.

“Anything that can make the dayto-day running of these clubs easier will be fantastic for their members.

“I’m sure the kids at Jumping Jacks

will be thrilled with their new outdoor area also.” $300,000 was available to community organisations in the Newcastle state electorate under this round of the program.

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Gawurra’s portrait

(from page 1) What was meant to be a six month project quickly turned into two years. Her first attempt failed when she under ordered paints from Texas.

“When I told people I was painting Gawurra for the Archibald I was disappointed to hear some people making racist comments. Mocking imitations of how they imagined he would speak or sing. Once I explained who Gawurra is and what he has achieved, those same people apologised and became interested and more respectful.” Megan said.

“I would love for everyone to know who Gawurra is and just how beautiful his music sounds.

“I really wanted to paint Gawurra because his songs take my breath away; and he’s such a wonderful role model to aboriginal children showcasing that you really can do anything you put your mind to.”

Megan’s portrait incorporates half of Gawurra’s face in front of a sunset over the ocean of Milingimbi Island where Gawurra was born. Representing the two cultures that Gawurra walks in, reminiscing his homeland while living in Melbourne pursing his music career. Gawurra’s face is painted in different colours, highlighting the concept of judging a person on the content of their character, rather than the colour of their skin.

Megan plans to sell Gawurra’s portrait through her website for $10,000. 10% of the proceeds going towards the GO Foundation. Founded by Adam Goodes, the GO Foundation is a national scholarship program supporting disadvantaged aboriginal children to attend school.

The Archibald Prize finalists are announced on 30 April with the winner announced on 8 May. For more information about Ms Adams’ portrait of Gawurra and her other works go to: www. meganadamsfineart.com

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City announces COVID-19 plan

The City of Newcastle is developing a Community and Economic Resilience package, to assist Novocastrians through a period of unprecedented social and economic disruption caused by the spread of COVID-19.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said City of Newcastle is taking proactive actions that will benefit our community in what is perhaps the City’s greatest ever challenge.

“People may be isolated for periods of time, small businesses will face supply chain issues and reduced economic activity, and the unemployment rate is likely to rise.

“Collectively, we can get through this and City of Newcastle is doing all that it can to facilitate community and economic resilience.”

Part of City of Newcastle’s work

includes the development of a Community and Economic Resilience Response.

“This situation requires us to consider how we can deliver economic and well-being outcomes that will support our community,” Cr Nelmes said.

“The principles we have used are about expanding existing platforms and focusing on strategic legacy items for economic and community resilience.

“For example, we will look at ways of developing our local skills base, accelerating digital literacy for small business and growing community cohesion.

“Teams across the City of Newcastle are also putting together measures in response to COVID-19.

“These resilience measures are being informed by international

experts and seek to focus on areas where local government can support local businesses and organisations do what they do best.

“The measures will complement the previously announced Federal and NSW Government stimulus packages.

“A second phase of the resilience package, likely to be announced in May, will be a multi-million dollar increase in the City’s planned capital works program for the next financial year.

“Newcastle has a long history of dealing with economic adversity, which gives us the confidence to know that as a community we can get through this together.” Cr Nelmes added.

Further information about the City’s response is available at newcastle.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

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Noah’s medal haul at state Hunter District Cycling Club is rightly proud of the performance of one of its young competitors at the recent NSW Junior track cycling championships held in Sydney in early March.

13-year old Noah Mason was the stand out sprinter in the Under 15 men’s races, winning both sprints.

After winning silver medals in previous road and track events, Noah won his first ever state gold medal.

He medalled in all seven events for his age group.

Quite an impressive feat for a sprinter to also place in endurance events.

Noah’s placings included first place in the 500m time trial, the 200M Fly Sprint and the Keirin, second place in (continued on facing page) Left: Noah Mason on the podium at the recent NSW Junior Track Cycling Championships

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the Sprint Race and Individual Pursuit, and third in the Scratch Race and the Points Race.

This tremendous all-round performance earnt him selection to the NSW team to compete at the 2020 Cycling Australia Junior Track National Championships in Brisbane. Noah follows in the footsteps of several other HDCC juniors who are now competing at the elite level.

Noah was joined at the U15 & U17 championships by five other junior members from the club.

12-year olds Hayley Dell, Caitlin Rose, Emily Drohan and Jake Pajtl had a great competition and gained valuable experience. They will be able to compete in the U15 age group again next year.

Matthew Drohan also competed well with his stand out race being the U15 mens scratch race, just missing the medals in fourth place.

The National Championships concludes the summer Track season and club members are preparing for the winter road racing season.

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The Local Quiz

Readers probably noticed that we forgot to include the quiz questions last month (Oops!!) Last month’s mystery photo was Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church at Hamilton.

The winner of the quiz for identifying the mystery photo is Artemis Horton of Hamilton North.

This month’s quiz questions are below (Yes, they really are this time).

Question 1 What’s another name for Coronavirus?

Question 2 Should we be panic buying, and by doing so, deny essential supplies to the elderly and needy?

Question 3 Name two simple things we should all do to slow down the transmission of COVID-19?

Question 4 If we work together as a community can we lessen the impact of this situation on the most vulnerable?

Question 5 Where would you find the mural pictured above?

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THAT WAS THEN This is now

with Lachlan Wetherall

Adamstown Tram, 1900-1950

Tram services in Newcastle began in July 1887 with the opening of the Newcastle to Wallsend line. Other areas wanted a piece of the action and immediately began agitating for extensions to the tram line. In October, Adamstown Council sent a deputation to Sydney asking for a line to their municipality, but it took another decade of lobbying before the Government finally approved the Adamstown line.

Construction began in January 1900 of a one-mile single track that branched from the Wallsend line at the Nine Ways in Broadmeadow and ran along Brunker Rd. A steam tram service commenced on 13 August 1900, and the line was subsequently electrified in 1925.

Originally the tram terminated at the Public School,

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and this was a source of much contention. The tram whistle disrupted meetings of the Methodist (now Uniting) Church, and the shunting of engines back and forth across the Glebe Rd intersection to couple up with carriages for the return journey to Newcastle caused much traffic congestion.

In 1927 as part of the tram line duplication, the terminus was moved to just south of Glebe Rd, but this caused as many problems as it solved. With the terminus now in the centre of the narrow main shopping street, in an era when car and bus traffic was increasing, congestion was even worse. In 1929 a widening of the street by 18 feet failed to fix the problem, so in 1938 the tram line was extended south a further 100 yards to place the terminus past Victoria St. As competition from bus services increased, some advocated that the tram system should be closed, while others argued that it should be extended. Eventually, with falling patronage and rising costs, the service proved unsustainable, and at 11:41pm on Sunday 16 April 1950 the last tram from Adamstown returned to the city.

Seventy years on, with passenger numbers on Newcastle’s light rail exceeding forecasts in its first year of operation, who knows, maybe we will one day see a return of trams to our suburbs?

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Above: the Victoria St terminus on the last day of the Adamstown tram service, 16 April 1950. Photo courtesy of Greg and Sylvia Ray from their book “Destination Newcastle�

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United we stand Dear Here to Help, I run a small business and we have been struggling since Sunday 15 March. Where can we access help?

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3. Join your industry association. An industry association is a bit like a union for business. Industry associations take your issues to government on your behalf. The more members they have, the bigger their voice.

4. Encourage your industry association to join COSBOA. COSBOA is the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia. It does a fabulous job of advocating for small business with government.

Right now, it is negotiating small business assistance packages with all Australian governments. www. cosboa.org.au 5. Improve your business hygiene. The current government advice can be found at www.health.gov. au 6. Put up signs (paper and on your internet pages) so your customers know what you are doing to help keep them, and your employees, safe. Your industry association may be able to provide template signs for you to use.

7. Be creative – there are many other avenues of assistance.

Getting legislation right is complex. A lot of the work around legislation design centres on correctly defining the “line” – who will qualify and who won’t.

We can all think of examples of where this line wasn’t right - the recent fire stimulus package (too much focus on anti-avoidance) and pink batts (not enough focus on safety).

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One of the best things you can do for your small business right now is join, talk to, and support, your industry association to work with government to correctly target the stimulus package.

VET Chat

by Dr Fiona Wallace of New Lambton Veterinary Clinic

Telemedicine

Recent world events have had us at the clinic talking about telemedicine. To be honest, up until now, I have thought the whole idea unfeasible. How could we give proper advice over the phone and feel confident that it was comprehensive and accurate?

And just as importantly to me, how could I build a good relationship with you, my clients, by virtual hook-ups?

However, faced with the thought of a possible clinic shut down in the effort to curb and contain the spread of COVID-19, the prospect of continued virtual care

has come under the microscope and I have to say, I’ve started to come around to the idea.

After all, if you are stuck at home under strict social distancing instructions, how else are you going to get the care for your furry friends that you need?

And with technology the way it is these days, even luddites like me can manage Facetime or Zoom, so it is available to everyone who owns an iPhone.

Also, when I think about it, many of my friendships these days are maintained virtually as life is too busy to meet up – so there is no reason that a close clientvet relationship cannot be maintained online!

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If your pet needs medication we can organise to leave it out for you to pick up, or otherwise deliver it to your door.

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FITNESS Matters with Ali & Dan Marshall of Corefit Newcastle

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95% of people just quit too soon.

I swear, the more I learn and work with clients, the more I realise that success comes to those who simply don’t quit and who show up consistently.

There’s no magic business bullet that guarantees health, fitness, weight loss, etc…

More than ever, people are being fed lies about what it takes to achieve a lean and healthy body.

Some people have very fast success. Others work crazy hard for it.

Regardless, those who’ve achieved success in their health and fitness…never gave up.

They never stopped showing up. Didn’t compare themselves and their progress to others and let it get them down.

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Coronavirus pandemic

Friends, this highly infectious virus is marching into our country with amazing speed and even as you read this article you will be updated by news bulletins and government health announcements.

I will keep my comments this day in a general sense. Pharmacists in research are urgently trying to find antiviral combinations that might defeat the Covid-19 strain. There are some positive signs for a cure and preventative vaccines but more reseach and development is required and this takes time.

Pharmacies are under enormous strain at this time as we try to source medicines for you and handle the constant questions and concerns that you have. I hope that you will understand if we have to restrict entry to our shops or supply of some medicines. Our aim is to be able to serve you all the way through winter and assist all our community.

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria, and as I wrote last month, many bacteria are now resistant to antibiotics. Covid-19 is a virus, just like influenza ‘the flu’, and not a bacterium.

So what can you do? Prevention - the best weapon against flu.

The formulation of influenza vaccine for use in Australia is determined by the Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee based on information and recommendations from the World Health Organisation (WHO). As in previous years, the Australian government will provide flu vaccine free of charge to everyone 65 years plus; and those people qualifying for the “free allocation” also include pregnant women, indigenous people 15 years and over, and anyone six months of age and over with a condition “pre-disposing to severe influenza illness” – such as

heart or lung diseases.

Most children cope pretty well with the flu but young children are especially vulnerable to new strains of the flu such as the “swine flu” which was first identified in 2009. Vaccinations for over-6 month old assists their immune response.

You must keep away from other people.

Please consider staying very healthy. Keep active, sleep well and eat well.

You must clean and disinfect: Key principles for cleaning include: 1. Using a detergent (recommended for routine cleaning) A detergent is a surfactant that facilitates the removal of dirt and organic matter. They also disable most bacteria and viruses. Most hard surfaces can be adequately cleaned with warm water and a neutral detergent as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Allowing the cleaned surfaces to dry is an important aspect of cleaning. Routine cleaning of floors with detergent and water is recommended. Ask your Pharmacist what is appropriate.

2. Using a disinfectant • A disinfectant is a chemical agent that rapidly kills or inactivates most infectious agents.

• Disinfectants are not to be used as general cleaning agents, unless combined with a detergent as a combination cleaning agent • Disinfection should always be undertaken following, and in addition to, detergent cleaning • Common disinfectants are chlorine & chlorine products, hydrogen peroxide, quaternary ammonium compounds & phenolic compounds.

Ask your Pharmacist what is appropriate.

You must wash your hands thoroughly: Teach your family to scrub their hands with a brush and soap and warm water for at least two minutes or play a song and continue washing until it is finished.

Make sure that you scrub under fingernails and between the finger webs and up to the wrist.

Simple sterilising: You can very simply and effectively boil many objects and materials in water and continue to boil for just five minutes.

Waste management: There are no additional controls required for disposing waste. Waste generated in the community/home should follow routine processes for disposal. Dispose of general waste into home waste.

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Do you clean your dog’s teeth?

Brushing is a task worth doing. By regularly brushing your dog’s teeth, you can help reduce the risk of dental disease. About 80 to 90% of adult dogs have periodontal disease. By brushing your dog’s teeth you can help to remove the plaque on the teeth, before it has a chance to harden and become tartar or calculus. Many people don’t realise that poor dental hygiene can reduce a dog’s life.

Many small toy breed dogs are fussy and lazy eaters and don’t want to chew at foods like hard kibble. They are often only given soft mushy foods which don’t help to clean their teeth and the foodstuff sticks to their teeth and

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You have to make brushing a positive and pleasurable experience. Start slowly, with a short session and increase as your dog begins to accept this new experience. Begin slowly at the front of the mouth. As the dog becomes comfortable with this, you can start to increase the brushing of more teeth. There are specially designed dog toothbrushes that are double ended, some toothbrushes are designed to brush 3 surfaces at once, (both sides and top).

You can even use a ultra-soft normal human toothbrush.

Finger glove styles help if you are just beginning and getting your dog and yourself used to the brushing routine.

Pet toothpaste comes in a variety of different flavours everything from peanut butter, chicken, beef even vanilla.

Remember never use human toothpaste as it is flavoured with Zylitol and fluoride and these are toxic for dogs. No need to rinse, just brush.

Don’t forget to check the mouth for anything unusual including cracked teeth. Sometimes puppies don’t loose their baby teeth the deciduous teeth, some dogs get felt from tennis balls stuck in between their teeth, even hair where they chew at themselves can get caught in-between teeth and start to decay and smell.

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GUT HEALTH

Matters with Sara Knight of The Gut Clinic

Staying strong this flu season

We can all agree that this flu season is going to be tough.

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our national responses and will likely challenge our individual bodily responses too.

As with any virus, prevention and awareness are key, therefore know-ing and implementing the latest advice and precautionary measures are critical. Equally so, we need to be as equally reasonable and calm as we are informed.

From a naturopathic perspective, we can take steps to further boost and strengthen our immune system.

1. If you are feeling run down, take a day (or more) off for rest and healing. If you are feeling sick, stay home! Even if you are not experiencing the symptoms of COVID-19, best to stay home and allow your immune system to do its job.

You are also not spreading other viruses or infections.

2. Eat clean simple whole foods - avoid processed foods, refined sugar and alcohol. Give your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Salads, soups and smoothies are great ways to get an extra nutrient boost.

3. Eat the foods that support your immune system, such as those high in: • Zinc: oysters, beef, lamb, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, cashews, mushrooms, and spinach.

• Vitamin C: guavas, capsicum, leafy greens, kiwi fruit, broccoli, oranges and strawberries.

• Vitamin D: fish, oysters, caviar, tofu, eggs and mushrooms 4. Daily exercise, a minimum of 30 minutes daily. Even better, exer-cise outside in the sun getting extra Vitamin D to support a healthy immune system.

5. Get a good night sleep - every night! Your body restores and re-pairs overnight so best to get your 8 hours each night.

6. Reduce your stress levels as the stress hormones adversely im-pact your immune system. Exercise and meditation are good places to start.

This flu season will be challenging there is no doubt about it.

The forecasts indicate that most of us will get a flu of some sort this year, regardless. Putting in preventative and immune boosting measures now mean that you are likely to be in the minority this season. Stay healthy!

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AGE Matters

self-quarantine.

Consider creating connections, even if it is slightly different due to the current health concerns. Consider using a card like this:

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Supporting your community

As we all face the challenges of COVID -19 with social distancing and increasing stress, we need to ensure that we stay connected, safely and wisely with the more vulnerable members of our community.

We know this virus is far more dangerous for older Please note: This is a great community connector but people than for others in the community and it may be everyone needs to be mindful of protecting yourselves from people who could take advantage of others. Please around for many months. ensure that you don’t give any stranger your credit card You may have older people around you, people who details and be careful with giving any cash. can’t get to the shops, or may be having chemotherapy.

We need to keep safe and look after each other.

Others with immune and respiratory issues may be in

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Appointment of an Enduring Guardian

Our capacity to make our own decisions about our health and lifestyle matters can be affected by injury, illness or the onset of old age. Health and lifestyle decisions include such matters as, where you live, what medical treatments you can receive, what personal services you are able to receive and end of life decisions such as non-resuscitation directions.

Who is authorised to make such decisions on your behalf in circumstances where you are not able to yourself is dependent on whether an enduring guardian has been appointed for you, and in the absence of that, on your personal circumstances. If a person has already lost the

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In circumstances where there has been no appointment of a guardian made, either by personal appointment or as a result of a tribunal or court decision, the order of priority of those responsible for and able to make health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf are firstly, the person’s most recent spouse including same sex and de facto partners, any carer appointed to provide support, fol-lowed by relatives and friends who have a close personal relationship. It follows therefore that if a person has not planned ahead by appointing a guardian of their choice, the responsibility for their health and lifestyle decisions may fall upon someone who they would not necessarily wish to hold that ability.

The moral to the story is that if you wish to retain control over who is responsible for making deci-sions on your behalf in relation to your health and lifestyle when you are not able to yourself, plan ahead early and appoint one or more persons you trust to act as your guardians when necessary. If you appoint more than one person, you can appoint them as alternative guardians, or to act jointly or ‘jointly and severally’, meaning they can make decisions jointly or individually.

Disclaimer: the content of this article is provided for information purposes only. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be used as such. Formal legal advice should be sought in particular matters.

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Local news from another time...

From The Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate of Saturday 19th April 1890

From The Newcastle Sun of Wednesday 5th April 1944

From The Newcastle Sun of Thursday 24th April 1930

From The Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate of Thursday 3rd April 1952

From Maitland Daily Mercury of Tuesday 23rd April March 1935

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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES DYNAMITES MUSIC Is a program run by Grace Presbyterian Church for children aged 0-5 with their mums, dads or carers, all welcome. We have fun singing, dancing, playing, crafting and eating morning tea.

We start the morning with free play in our main area from 9.30am. The music program runs from 10-10.30am. Following our organised program we have morning tea and another session of free play. There is also a related craft activity for all.

We are on Wednesday mornings 9.30am during school terms. 6 Callistemon Close, Warabrook, $5 per child or $10 for 2 or more. Check us out on facebook ‘Dynamites Warabrook’, phone 4023 8455 or dynamites@gracepc.org.au NEWCASTLE & HUNTER TOY LIBRARY Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library is calling all ‘kids at heart’ to become regular volunteers to assist with the running of the Toy Library sessions on Saturday mornings. The Toy Library is a terrific service based at New Lambton Library and run entirely by volunteers. We are also seeking new members to join our committee. Contact newcastletoylibrary@gmail. com for more information about joining our enthusiastic team. For more information search @newcastleandhuntertoylibrary on Facebook.

HOME-START FAMILY SERVICES Home-Start is a voluntary service offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 where the parents are experiencing difficulty in their parenting roles or are under stress. For information about volunteering or Home-Start services ph 4952 9488 or go to: www.homestartaustralia.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTS FRENCH FRIDAYS FILM PROGRAMME Alliance Française de Newcastle and Newcastle Film Society, with sponsors Hunter Imaging and Cooks Hill Books, announce the launch of the 2020 French Fridays film programme on Friday 3 April. The Little French Market starts at 6pm, with stalls of French-themed treats and gifts, followed by our opening night film at 7pm. “How to Be a Good Wife” is the new French comedy starring Cannes and Oscar winning actress Juliette Binoche. The film programme shows in the VMAX screening room at Event Cinemas, Westfield Kotara Rooftop. All films are in French with English subtitles. For more information go to www.frenchfilmnewcastle.weebly.com or contact Event Cinemas 4952 0900

FASHION PARADE Clothes by Donna-Lou St Matthew’s Community Hall 7th Wentworth Street, Georgetown.

Saturday 2nd May from 1pm. Entry $8 includes Devonshire Tea. All welcome.

THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN MEREWETHER Provides a free 3 course meal each Tuesday at 6pm, from February to December to all who are in need of food and companionship. Orange Sky Laundry provide a washing service and food is available to take away. Merewether Uniting Church Hall 178 Glebe Rd, Merewether.

Everyone Welcome. Enquiries 0411 133 679 jennifer.burns51@gmail.com

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Local Community Group Notices COMMUNITY GROUPS MULTICULTURAL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE The Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre in Lambton is seeking volunteers: Volunteer Administrative Assistant – 2 to 3 days a week for general admin duties. Previous experience enthusiasm, commitment and the drive for personal development are essential. We also require volunteer English teachers – to teach adult migrants and refugees on Tuesdays and/ or Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Teaching experience is preferred but not essential. Police and Working with Children checks are required for all volunteer positions. These volunteering opportunities would only suit people who can commit to a regular weekly time slot. For inquiries or to apply please call the Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre on 4965 5291.

LAMBTON RESIDENTS GROUP All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for our local area.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month commencing at 5.00pm at Lambton Bowling Club. No RSVP needed. For more information email: lambtonresidents@gmail. com or call Nicola on 0402 949 854.

NEIGHBOUR AID VOLUNTEERS Hunter Multicultural Communities is seeking volunteers to assist seniors with transport to medical appointments or shopping. If you would like to help call Gayle Grayson on 0425 090 670

HOBBIES & INTERESTS MEREWETHER HISTORICAL SOCIETY You don’t have to live in Merewether to be a member, or a guest, of the Merewether Historical Society, just have an interest in the history and events of the area and a desire to meet like minded people. The society meets at 2pm on the second Tuesday each month (third in November) in St Augustine’s Parish Hall, Winsor St Merewether.

A guest speaker attends each each meeting and afternoon tea is provided. A warm invitation is extended to everyone - it is a place where “Friendships are made with a common purpose”.

Enquiries 0412 925 918 or email secretary@ merewetherhistoricalsociety.com NEWCASTLE SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD INC. Meets 1st Saturday and 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Masonic Centre, Cromwell Street, New Lambton 10.00am-2.00pm. Beginners very welcome. For more info Ph: 0490 110 542, email info@newcastlespinnersandweavers.org.au KNIT & NATTER Meet new people, make new friends at knit & natter every Monday. Meet at Mayfield Church of Christ, cnr Werribi St & Gregson Avenue at 9.30am. All ladies welcome. Phone Lyn for information. 4952 9324 EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD NSW INC. NEWCASTLE BRANCH Meets each Monday at New Lambton Community Centre, Cnr Alma Road and Cromwell Street.

9.30am. Visitors and beginners very welcome.

Email : newcastleembroiderersguild@gmail.com

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Local Community Group Notices SENIORS GROUPS MEREWETHER SEASIDE PROBUS CLUB The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Souths Leagues Club, Llewellen Street, Merewether at 10.30am. New members are very welcome. Contact: Jacki jackijeayes@hotmail. com or 0409167002 or Linda thou50@westnet. com.au or 49 636093

NEW LAMBTON SENIOR CITIZENS & PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION Make new friends while enjoying a warm and caring fellowship as well as to partake in the fun games of bingo and chats over a cuppa. Where?

The New Lambton Seniors Assocation, located at the New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Road, New Lambton. Handy to bus stops!

Contact Barry Hoare on 4963 4631.

MEREWETHER RSL DAY CLUB COFFEE POT The club meets every Friday from 10am till 2pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Merewether, from Friday 7th Feb. All welcome. Transport can be arranged. For further details please contact Carole on 0411 418 578, Bev on 4963 7540 or John 4962 2668.

ADAMSTOWN MENS PROBUS CLUB The Club meets at 9.45am on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Newcastle United Sports Club. For enquiries and further information contact David on 0432165878.

SENIORS GROUPS ADAMSTOWN COMBINED PENSIONERS Seniors. Are you stuck at home? Would you enjoy some company but don’t have any transport? Would you like to play carpet bowls, euchre or dominoes on a Thursday or bingo on a Friday? Well come along and join us at the Adamstown Combined Pensioners Association.

We pick and drop you back home for only $5 in the following areas: Adamstown, The Junction, Hamilton, Lambton, Kotara, Garden Suburb, Waratah and Georgetown. We also have monthly bus trips to many interesting places. Ring us on 0431 303 524.

LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP Offering friendship and support for over 55s.

Meet at the Anglican Church Hall, Morehead St, Lambton, every Thursday at 9am for Canasta, or other card and board games till 12.30pm. Phone Don 4952 8590 or Nola 4952 3685 for further details. New people always welcome.

THE JUNCTION COMBINED PROBUS CLUB Probus South Pacific stands for Friendship, Fellowship and Fun. If these ideas appeal to you why not join our Probus Club. We are looking for New members and we meet on the first Monday of each month at St. Augustine’s Church Hall in Windsor Street Merewether 9.45am. For details contact the Secretary, Lyndie Barrkman on 0419 410 248 or lbarrkman@bigpond.com.

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We run four quality recycled clothing stores.

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Donations of clothing, manchester, bric-a-brac and other collectible items are always welcome! You can deliver items directly to any of our Retail Stores.

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Ph 4957 7470 BUFFET 3 door pine buffet $50

Ph 4957 3075 CAR STEREO SPEAKERS Full range car speakers. 6” 30 watt flush mount, good condition. $60 o.n.o.

Ph 0452 049 912 DINGHY Brooker 12’ aluminium dinghy.

Deep V, reasonable condition with oars, rowlocks and anchor $350 o.n.o Ph 4948 8839 GOLF PUTTER Odyssey ‘Versa’ mallett type, ball pick-up, cover, mid-sized grip attached, excellent condition, new price approx $300, for sale at $150 Ph 0415 675 171 HONEY Local, raw, pure, organic honey straight from the hive, no heating, no added sugar or syrups, just the good stuff straight from the bees. $12 per kilo Ph 0423 050 778 LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS Just like the classifieds in other newspapers except they’re free and they work!

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MOBILITY/DISABILITY AIDS Wheelchair black/silver, brand new $350; walker red/black, 9 months old, exc. cond. $75; Rollator black/silver, 18 months old, also can connect a walking stick to it $125; over toilet chair with splash bowl exc. cond. $50

Ph 4957 2924 PIANO Mignon piano & stool, good condition, $100, pick up Hamilton.

Ph 0428 654 064 SOFA Beige two seater sofa, as new $100 Ph 4957 3075 SHOWER CHAIR Auscare white aluminium shower chair. Very good condition. $60 o.n.o.

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Ph 0417 927 007 SEWING TABLE Wanted to buy an extension table to fit model XL3022 ‘Brother’ electric sewing machine

Ph 0408 005 611 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE Wanted to lease 2 bedroom cottage, out of town, pet friendly, ok if a little run down. Over 50s renters.

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NATIVE PLANTS FOR SALE Saturday 18th April 9.30am – 1.30 pm at The Hunter Wetlands – outside the Education Centre.

All plants $4.00 each – Tumbler size. Newcastle Branch of Australian Plant Society.

BRAITH’S PRODUCTS Free local delivery. We locally manufacture natural cleaning products including grey-water friendly clothes washing detergent, general purpose household spray, dog wash/ shampoo & dog grooming spray.

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PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY BLACKBUTT 58 Orchardtown Rd, New Lambton Phone: 4957 2474

PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY HAMILTON 83 Beaumont Street, Hamilton Phone: 4961 3179

PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY MEREWETHER 400 Glebe Road, Merewether Phone: 4969 1978

PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY LAMBTON 117 Elder Street, Lambton Phone: 4957 3630

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