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Pruning petition

• Issue No 86 • Newcastle’s favourite little community newspaper • June 2021 •

A community petition has been launched through the NSW Parliament against the harsh tree pruning undertaken

by Ausgrid around Newcastle power lines.

Severe cutbacks of street trees are often undertaken by the energy utility, removing the majority of leafy growth or cutting holes in the tree’s canopy through which power lines pass.

State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp has endorsed the petition for listing in the Continued on page 5

Tim Crakanthorp MP Member for Newcastle with community members at Coorumbung Road, Broadmeadow

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with Mark Brooker Publisher of The Local

Mark B for Ward 3

On Saturday September 4 an election will be held to decide the make up of our local council for the next three years.

You will no doubt notice The Local banging on about all things electoral in the coming months. Stories about updating your electoral enrolment if you’ve moved since last voting and the fines for not voting will abound. There are two reason for this.

Firstly, I believe that an informed community is an empowered community. The second reason is that I am standing for election. Yes, I will be seeking the support of local residents just like yourself to become a Councillor for Ward 3 on Newcastle City Council.

Ward 3 takes in all the suburbs that The Local is letterbox-delivered to including Lambton, New Lambton, New Lambton Heights, North Lambton, Hamilton North and parts of Jesmond and Kotara.

If you retrieved this copy of The Local from your letterbox then you can be confident you are a Ward 3 resident.

In addition to the areas listed above, Ward 3 also takes in Georgetown, Waratah, Waratah West, Callaghan, Birmingham Gardens and parts of Wallsend, Rankin Park and Elermore Vale.

While there will be plenty of information and coverage of the 2021 Local Government Election, The Local will not become just the ‘Mark Brooker for Ward 3’ How-to-vote card.

All candidates will be offered coverage prior to the election to inform the electors of their views and platform. All candidates are also welcome to place paid advertising for their candidacy.

As I wrote above an informed community is a stronger community and I take seriously the responsibility of reporting local news fairly.

(Having said that, it would be remiss of me not to point to my advertisement on page 9 of this issue). www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au

Safety improvements for busy commuter corridor High friction road surfaces at three intersections along Newcastle Road and Thomas Street will make travel safer for 45,000 motorists daily contractors, providing a muchneeded boost to the local economy as we continue to recover from COVID-19.”

Mr Martin said Transport for NSW will be carrying out improvements westbound at the Morehead Street intersection at Lambton and the Victory Parade and Metcalfe Street intersections at Wallsend.

“This will involve resurfacing the road to provide a high friction surface which helps to improve skid resistance, especially during wet weather,” Mr Martin said.

“New flashing signs will be installed to provide advanced warnings on approach to the intersections and a traffic light post

Local motorists will soon benefit from safety improvements at three busy intersections in Lambton and Wallsend.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said the Berejiklian Government’s Safer Roads Program is investing almost $750,000 to help reduce the risk of crashes on this busy road.

“These improvements will help the 45,000 motorists travelling daily on this route through Lambton and Wallsend complete their journeys safely and return to their loved ones,” Mr Martin said.

“Improvements to these intersections will also generate work for about 20 locals and

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will be raised to improve visibility.

Crews started work in late May and are expected to complete the project by the end of June, weather permitting.

To reduce impact to motorists, work will be carried out between 7pm and 5am from Sunday to Fridays, with up to 10 shifts at each intersection.

Lane closures and a reduced speed limit will be in place during work hours for the safety of workers and road users.

Motorists are advised to allow up to five minutes extra travel time, drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

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Ausgrid pruning petition Parliament, which calls on the State Government to direct Ausgrid to: 1. Undertake an urgent review of their vegetation management policies and pruning practices; 2. Investigate the installation of aerial bundled cables in the tree lined streets of Newcastle to reduce the need for harsh pruning; 3. Review how often trees are pruned with a view to increasing the frequency so such harsh pruning is not required; and 4. Engage and consult with the Newcastle community regarding tree pruning expectations.

“Not only does the pruning often look unsightly, we also lose the urban cooling benefits street trees provide and the risk of tree failure increases,” Mr Crakanthorp said.

“The current pruning practices under power lines are not meeting the community’s or my expectations.

“This can be done so much better, and the NSW Government needs to step up to make this happen.”

Petitioner Matthew Mooney said that energy companies need to show that they have an environmental and social conscience.

“There’s a climate change conversation happening at every dinner table around the country, yet we’ve got energy companies tearing down our suburban forest,” he said.

“When people see that the place that they call home has had their trees vandalised in this way it’s an emotional thing.”

Online petitions have recently been introduced by the NSW Parliament and will remain open for three months. The petition can be at https://www. parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/pages/epetitions-list.aspx

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Ben launches two new careers

An Adamstown dad who reinvented himself as a start-up entrepreneur after his industry was decimated by the pandemic has urged locals to consider a career pivot to position themselves for the post-COVID jobs market.

Ben Ogden, 33, had a successful career as an international corporate event manager before the industry was hit by the COVID-19 outbreak.

At a crossroads and with a young family to support, he decided to pursue a “COVID-proof” career in teaching and turned to TAFE Digital to refresh his qualifications.

Locked down during the pandemic, he also launched a unique side business called Newy Rides that combined his twin loves of cycling and Newcastle by helping visitors discover the best of Newcastle by bike.

The business is thriving and he has just signed on as a part-time events and tourism teacher at TAFE NSW Ben Ogden of Adamstown has pivoted to two Hamilton. new COVID-proof careers in the last year “COVID has curtailed the events industry so much and I was already starting to feel burned out and ready for a new challenge,” Mr Ogden said.

“I love the idea of helping people upskill and passing on my knowledge, so teaching seemed a good fit.

“I also thought having another qualification under my belt would just bolster my CV if things went pearshaped.”

Mr Ogden completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to earn his teaching chops and completed a Diploma of Event Management through TAFE Digital to ensure he had the latest, up-to-date training.

He was able to complete the Diploma in just six months, earning credit for previous study and his experience in the industry.

Mr Ogden said the flexibility of studying with TAFE Digital meant he could focus on his studies where and when suited him best.

“The flexibility enabled me to balance my study, work and home life,” he said.

“The TAFE Digital platform was really clean and easy to use, and the support from teachers was great.”

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I’m seeking your vote at the election for Ward 3 Councillors for the City of Newcastle this September.

You may know me as that bloke that publishes The Local. But let me tell you a little more about myself.

I’m father to four gorgeous kids. I’m married to Katrina, who is my rock.

I have lived in Newcastle and the Hunter for more than 30 years, and Ward 3 in particular for the last 14 years.

When I’m not getting The Local to the printers and then into your letterbox, I’m a support worker with a local disability services provider.

I love my two jobs. Of course, they are different roles in many ways, but they have both grown within me a strong sense of identity and community.

I believe our community and its continued growth and prosperity are served best by local people representing local people. It’s as simple as that.

Local communities don’t need the politics of the big parties with their head offices, party platforms and behind-the-scenes donors. I pledge to cover the costs of my election campaign rather than seek donations or financial backing.

In coming months, leading up to the election in September, I will introduce you to a team of local people who are standing for election with me. I know they will serve our community well in the next term of Council.

We call ourselves the ‘Local First Independents’ and we look forward to serving the residents of Ward 3 and the wider Newcastle area.

To learn more about what the ‘Local First Independents’ stand for please call or message me on 0455 210 000.

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Local playgrounds refurbished

The New Lambton and Mayfield communities have celebrated the official opening of two upgraded playgrounds as part of the City’s annual playground improvement program.

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said that upgrades were part of a $1.4 million investment in playgrounds across the city in 2020/21.

“Our local parks and playgrounds are places that our community can come together to relax and interact,” Cr Nelmes said.

“I’m delighted that these two upgraded playgrounds at Novocastrian and Dangar Parks are ready for play, and the turnout at our community openings demonstrate the importance that public spaces play within local neighbourhoods.

As part of the upgrade, the former Novocastrian Park playground was replaced with new features catering to a range of age groups including a rope climber, swings and a slide.

There are 116 playgrounds across the Newcastle LGA. City of Newcastle and has an ongoing program of upgrading and renewing any aging facilities.

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The Local Quiz

Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner, Kylie Farrugia of New Lambton. Kylie won a $25 voucher to spend at Piggott’s Pharmacy. Last month’s mystery photo was taken at the new playground at Novocastrian Park at Orchardtown Rd, New Lambton. This month’s quiz questions are below.

You’ll find the answers within the pages of this issue, except of course the mystery photo.

Question 1 Where will St Philip’s Christian College stage their production of High School Musical?

Question 2 When elections were called for Lambton Municipality in February 1902 how many people nominated?

Question 3 Tim Crakanthorp is MP for which NSW state electorate?

Question 4 How many playgrounds are there across the Newcastle area?

Question 5 Where would you find the object pictured at right?

Send your quiz answers to admin@hunterlocal.com. au with ‘The Local Quiz’ in the subject line or post them to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by Monday 14 June for a chance to win a $25 gift voucher* to spend at any Piggott’s Pharmacy store in Newcastle and the Hunter. *Not redeemable on prescription medicines

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Andrea Rufo hands reins to well known local, Dave Wild Newcastle City Councillor Andrea Rufo will be retiring from Council at the next election after nine years’ service.

“I see my candidacy as a chance to give back to the

Andrea has worked tirelessly for Ward 3 and counts among his achievements the Newcastle Memorial Walk, the Lambton time capsule and the refurbishment of the Lambton Memorial gates.

benefit the community that I have been a part of my

Andrea is handing over the reins to local man, Dave Wild, who will stand as part of the Newcastle Independents team.

community in both a meaningful and positive way,” Dave said.

“I relish the opportunity to implement change to whole life.

“If elected, I want to improve the quality of streets and walkways, and I want to see Lambton Pool fixed,” Dave said.

“I have mapped all of Ward 3, walked through every park

“I know Dave is a man dedicated to his community and he will carry on the legacy of grassroots advocacy for the people of Ward 3,” Andrea said .

and street, and I’ve found issues, some dangerous, and

Dave is a well know local man, with strong links to his community, including with several sporting, community and charitable organisations.

sporting amenities, many being long overdue.”

The 53-year-old father of five is a former Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League boss, policeman and police prosecutor. He’s also a qualified rugby league referee and cricket umpire.

in almost every case, easily fixable.

“I will also work with sporting groups to improve

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High School Musical at Civic Theatre

With a long tradition of award-winning musicals, St Philip’s Christian College Senior School is bringing the magic of Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ to the Civic Theatre stage, with no effort being spared to give the audience the time of their life!

It’s the first day back after their winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skaters find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being directed by Ms. Darbus.

Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. Tim Davies, playing Troy Bolton, says “playing the role has been a challenge as I have needed to learn new skills and adapt my acting to portray a role that’s different to my natural personality. However, this reflects the overall message of the show, which encourages people to be true to themselves, whilst accepting others for who they are”.

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Songs such as ‘Getcha Head in the Game’, ‘Start of Something New’ and ‘We’re All in this Together’ have been anthems sung by schools and theatre groups alike since Disney released the musical-movie in 2006 where it became the most commercially successful Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced. In the USA, High School Musical generated 7.7 million viewers in its premiere broadcast, which is one of the highest the network has generated. Internationally, the film has also seen considerable success; as of 2019, over 225 million viewers have watched High School Musical. The film’s soundtrack was also successful as it peaked at number one in the USA, with ‘Breaking Free’ reaching number four on the music charts.

The most recent Senior School Musicals, ‘Strictly Ballroom’ (2019) and ‘Mary Poppins’ (2017) attracted over 6400 patrons each and have continued to perpetuate St Philip’s as one of the Hunter’s leading performing arts organisations. Producer Michael Cooper says that “after the year we’ve had, we chose a show that will bring a really positive message and a great sense of joy to the community.” High School Musical will be the tenth musical SPCC has staged at the Civic Theatre since deciding to move their mainstage shows to the Newcastle’s most exquisite theatre venue in 2007.

Mr Cooper says “we love the Civic Theatre because it enhances the learning of both our performers and technicians, whilst providing access for school groups and families to come and see a big show in a big theatre at an affordable price.”

High School Musical will be playing at the Civic Theatre from the 24 – 26th June with tickets from $19. A special preview performance is scheduled for 23rd June with tickets all $17.50.

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Whose best interest?

When government comes up with ideas (called public policy), they are designed to help us do things that are generally good for society, and help discourage things that are generally bad for society.

That makes sense. Well, that’s the easy bit.

It’s harder to work out the details, especially when the groups you want to help aren’t experienced at communicating with government. This means it’s generally easier to work with large corporates and harder to work with small business to ensure that government decisions work the way they should.

Most professions or industries have peak industry associations that take on this liaison role between business and government. However, many peak industry associations encounter similar issues to government – the smaller the business, the less resources they have and the harder it is to engage with them.

Unfortunately, this can mean that government, peak industry associations, or even larger businesses decide what is in the best interests of smaller businesses.

Once a law is created, the smaller businesses may struggle, because the laws don’t work for them.

Let me give two examples.

Example 1 – when I lived in Europe, I met with various government policy-makers to better understand their community consultation practices. I was writing a chapter on this topic for a book. The stand-out response, in my mind, was the Germans. They looked at me rather confused and said something to the effect that “we pay tax too, so we automatically include taxpayers’ concerns in our legislation-drafting process.” Well, I had to bite my tongue very hard not to laugh.

Example 2 - recently, I was admitted to two different hospitals. In both hospitals, I experienced traumatic situations. In fact, I simply waddled out of one, jumped in the car and went home.

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I was going. I expressed my concerns to the nurse, who asked me what I wanted to happen next. She escalated to the head of nursing, who rang me the following business day. The head of nursing listened to my experience with empathy, demonstrated that she understood just how traumatic the hospital’s actions had been for me and undertook to (a) change some processes under her control and (b) escalate my other concerns to the relevant areas of the hospital.

In this case, the hospital gave me a role in determining my best interests and empowered me with ideas and names to help me should I ever experience a difficult situation in that hospital again. I had a role defining my (and hopefully others’) best interests – and the hospital’s responses.

Hospital 2 did not ring me after discharge. I mentioned to a group of senior hospital staff that I had been in hospital recently and they asked for my experiences.

I related the incidents and they asked me to write it down for them. Their email responded that the hospital had followed the correct processes.

I expressed disappointment that this seemed to be process-centred care, rather than patient-centred care.

Four months after I walked out of the hospital, the head of nursing rang me. It was a difficult conversation.

Essentially, she told me that I had experienced patient-centred care because the staff, from their years of experience, knew what was in the patient’s best interests and implemented this. Their understanding, not the patients’. I told her that I believed patient-centred care put the patient at the centre of decision-making. In fact, I have a right to refuse blood transfusions and resuscitation – why can’t I refuse particular aspects of care that my doctor recommended against anyhow?

It would seem that Hospital 2’s policy of patientcentred care means the medical staff decides what is best for the patient. Hospital 1’s policy of patientcentred care allows the patient a bigger role in determining what is best for themself.

This comes back to my heading “whose best interests?”

There is only one way to work out someone’s best interests – invite them to be a part of the conversation.

It is important for government to engage effectively with the relevant community while creating policy decisions. This is the only way to understand “best interests”.

I encourage you to talk to government and join your relevant peak industry association, become a part of the conversation, to ensure that it is indeed your own “best interests” that government is taking into account during its decision-making process.

It can – and does – work. www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au

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Celebrating 150 Years Join in the celebrations from 21st to 27th June 2021 as we celebrate 150 years of Lambton.

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Celebrate Lambton in style with a two course lunch at Li ottes's including local entertainment and a special acoustic performance from the incredible Diesel. Tickets from $30pp for show only. Go to li ottes.com.au to book your tickets.

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27th June

Love Lambton at your own pace with the self-guided walking tour of historic buildings.

From 10am to 4pm, come celebrate and picnic at Lambton's 150th Birthday in Lambton ark.

Grab a coffee and savour the beautiful space that is Lambton ark.

Take in the Five Senses foodie trucks plus wineries and beers. lenty of kid's entertainment, soccer display, local folk groups and more!

Live music featuring Todd oodward + incent edgrove, iper Butcher, Jason wen and Bob Corbett performing “T E LA BT L G TS" Soak up Lambton's lively and intriguing history with our live moving theatre as the past comes to life.

Dance the night away as we party like it's 1 1 at Lambton Bowling Club with the Love Lambton ight. Live band, finger food, door pri es and raffles. Tickets are just $50pp at stickytickets.com.au

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Elder Street Sale Day

Circle Saturday 26 June on your calendar as Elder Street Lambton goes on sale.

To celebrate Lambton’s 150th birthday, retailers along the street will go into sales mode from 9am - 1pm.

Pick up a bargain, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the free entertainment including buskers and circus-style performers.

There will be face painting and balloons for the kids and heaps of giveaways.

For more information and updates see the event page on the Love Lambton 150 Facebook page.

L to R: Steve Sternbeck from Spar Express, Carrie Avellino from 12RND Fitness and Bede Jarrett from Jarrett’s Quality Meats are just a few of the many Elder Street retailers who will be ‘on sale’ from 9am to 1pm Saturday 26 June as part of the Love Lambton 150 years celebrations

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Celebrate Lambton’s 150 years Lambton Park is the place to be on Sunday June 27 as the community comes together to wish Lambton a happy 150th birthday.

There will be kids entertainment and food stalls curated by the same wonderful team that has brought Five Senses markets to the park in years past.

There will be wines from Dirt Candy Wines and craft beers from Lambton Park Hotel and their partners.

Newcastle Theatre Company will do nothing less than bring Lambton’s history to life with live moving theatre through the historic streets.

If you’ve loved Lambton over the years, as a resident or visitor, and let’s face it, what’s not to love, you will be at Lambton Park on Sunday June 27 from 10am to 4pm.

One of Australia’s best loved songstresses, Kate Ceberano, will make a special appearance at the Lambton 150 years celebrations on Sunday June 27. Kate will be joined by a long list of local artists (see facing page) all performing for free in beautiful Lambton Park

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Sunday June 27 Entertainment schedule for Lambton Park 10.00 -11.00am 11.10 -11.50am 12.00 -1.00 pm 1.10 - 1.50pm 2.00pm 2.15 - 3.25pm 3.30 - 4.00pm

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Join us for a delicious two course meal with wonderful entertainment featuring local artist Piper Butcher, performances from students of Lambton High School, and special acoustic performances from the incredible Diesel.

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Lambton through the years 1859: The Scottish Australian Mining Company was formed in London with the aim of investing in mineral rights in the colony.

1862: Thomas Croudace arrived in Newcastle and took over the Lambton Estate, consisting of 1860 acres. He named the colliery after a family friend, Lord Lambton, Earl of Durham.

1870: Due to increasing concerns about the lack of facilities in the town, a meeting was held and a fund started to attempt to get money to improve the roads. Not much progress was made as Lambton Colliery refused financial assistance because they found the conditions unacceptable.

1863: The railway line to transport coal to the port was constructed and Lambton Colliery commenced operations.

1871: Continued agitation by residents for improvements to their area resulted in the Lambton Municipality being proclaimed on June 26, 1871. A public meeting was held a few days later to endorse plans that nine aldermen were to be elected.

1864: First freehold land sale was held with 90 allotments located in the area bounded

by Young Road (now Newcastle Road), Morehead Street, Howe Street and Croudace Street.

Election: The first elected aldermen were William Lightfoot, Thomas Grierson, Robert Bell, Uriah Broome, Samuel Patterson, Michael Yates, Robert Gibbs, Vincent Stone and David Beveridge.

Lambton Colliery 1895

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Lambton through the years Alderman Uriah Broom was elected the first mayor and William Carlton was appointed town clerk. There was ill-feeling over the election outcome, as eight of the nine aldermen were miners and they all lived at the Commonage, Grovestown or Dark Creek. No-one was elected from the Lambton township.

Meetings: The original Mechanics Institute building in Howe Street was the location for the first council meeting held on August 8, 1871. The second meeting was held in Mr Stoker’s long room, a large hall on the upper floor of John Stoker’s Gold Miners’ Arms Hotel, on the north east corner of Elder and Grainger streets. After this, council met in a number of rented premises until municipal chambers were built.

Gold Miners’ Home Hotel, pictured in 1893 1872: The council applied for a block of land at eastern end of Dickson Street as location for municipal chambers. Due to limited finances, the plan did not proceed, and the site was used for the police barracks and lockup.

Mechanics’ and Miners’ Institute, Lambton 1887: A weatherboard building was constructed on the corner of Elder and Morehead streets, which was part of Lambton Park. The building cost £270 and was opened on July 21, 1887. In 1892 the government gazetted another parcel of land as the site for a town hall. This was on the northern side of Elder Street, east of the council chambers.

The land was split in two – the western half was reserved for a town hall and the other for the Mechanics Institute. Due to council’s financial problems, the town hall was not built and in 1926 the site was regazetted as a council depot and storage area. The Mechanics Institute, constructed of brick with local bluestone blocks for the foundations, opened in 1894.

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Lambton through the years £7,000 for the project and was the first municipality in Newcastle to install electric lights.

Lambton Park and Council Chambers, corner Morehead and Elder Streets, pictured in 1890 Aldermen: Between 1871-1938, 28 different people served as mayor. John Thomas Johnson was the longest-serving mayor, being elected on five separate occasions.

Approximately 99 different people served as aldermen (variation in spelling of names makes the exact number difficult to know): Thomas Jones (1872-1874) is the same person as Thomas S Jones (1889-1894), it is uncertain if T Screen (1874-1876) is the same person as Thomas Screen (1888- 1890), and there are two people named Robert Bell.

They are different people as the first Robert Bell died before the second Robert Bell served as alderman.

1889: Council decided to install electric lights in Lambton. At this stage there were only two other towns in NSW with electric lights, Tamworth and Young. Council borrowed

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1890: On September 9, the Lady Mayoress, Mrs Isabella Dent, turned on the lights. The ceremony was conducted on Grovetown Hill (North Lambton), which overlooked the Lambton township. The equipment which powered the electricity supply was located in the Electric Light Station in High Street, North Lambton.

1899: Residents were impressed with the street lights but did not want to install lights in their homes due to safety concerns. This resulted in a shortage of income for the council, and not being able to repay the loan, the councillors resigned when the creditors foreclosed.

Lambton Councillors G Noble, J Middlemas, H Burg, R Ward, J Palmer, A Coleman, W Conn, G Hardy, R Watson and T Johnson (Town Clerk) 1895

Highlights of our July show list include: SAT 10TH CANDYLAND

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SUN 11TH Stewart D’Arrietta’s MY LEONARD COHEN

THUR 15TH SWINGIN’ & SINGIN’ Gregg Arthur & the Andy Firth Big Band

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Lambton through the years 1903: Council reformed and took control of local affairs, which had largely been neglected. It was agreed that council repay the debt over a 20-year period, but this timeframe was inadequate and it was necessary to extend for another 15 years.

1938: The final meeting of Lambton Council was held on March 29. Eleven suburban councils, including Lambton, amalgamated to form the Greater Newcastle Council.

Fowler Engines housed at Lambton Electric Light Company, 1890s 1900: The Mayor and two aldermen were arrested on February 24 for contempt of court as they did not carry out orders relating to the imposition of a special levy for the construction of the electric light plant.

Another alderman was to be arrested but his wife paid the fine.

1902: Elections were scheduled for February but not a single person nominated as no-one wanted to serve on a financially crippled council. Due to a quirk in the rules of local government, the last man left sitting in the Mayoral chair, Matthew Thornton, retained his position, and for the next two years was the Mayor of a council with no aldermen, not even himself!

Thanks to Julie Keating and Lachlan Wetherall for providing this timeline. Find out more of the suburb’s history in Lambton: a nineteenth century mining town available from MacLeans, Hamilton.

Photographs courtesy University of Newcastle, Norm Barney Collection

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THAT WAS THEN This is now

with Lachlan Wetherall

Furnace feast, 3 June 1871 When Lambton Colliery opened in 1863, the manager Thomas Croudace set about to make it the most modern, productive and safe mine in the colony.

In 1871, having supervised the construction of the largest ventilating furnace in the country, he arranged to celebrate its opening in a rather unusual manner.

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The following is an edited extract of The Newcastle Chronicle’s report of the opening, 150 years ago this month.

Saturday was a red-letter day in the history of the Lambton Colliery. A tolerably large party of our citizens, in receipt of invitations from Mr. Thomas Croudace, left for the colliery, to celebrate the opening of the new furnace lately erected. The engine-room was visited, and then commenced the subterranean journey.

Proceeding a distance of more than three quarters of a mile from the working pit, and very nearly at a depth of 400 feet - the new furnace!

Its total length is 45 feet, thickness of wall, 4 feet, the main arch 12 feet high. The fire-bars are 5 feet long, and there are 160 of them resting upon strong bearing bars which are supported by nine cast iron pillars.

The cost of castings alone for this furnace was £200.

About 1000 bricks have been used in its erection, and the total expenditure is rather over £1000.

It is estimated when at full work to consume from 10 to 12 tons coal daily, and draw nine million cubic feet of air per hour. There it stood, brilliant in its coating of red and well-blacked doors — a monument of skill and industry.

Its apertures exposing the pleasures yet to come, an ascent was made on to the floor of the furnace, where on the firebars was found a table bountifully supplied with good cheer, to celebrate the opening of the brick arched chamber so soon to be in full operation, ventilating the mine.

Delay to the hungry travellers was out of the question, seats were taken, the busy clatter of knives and forks commenced, subdued only by the strains of the Lambton Brass Band, which played at intervals.

The cloth having been cleared, toasts were drunk and speeches made.

By the road it had come the party returned to the surface, after passing a very pleasant and instructive afternoon in the bowels of the earth.

Mr. Croudace said “However simple it might appear, great difficulties beset its construction”.

But he was happy to be able to say that no accident had occurred during the whole time the men had been working at it.

“They had done the best that could be done to lessen the evils the miners were subjected to in their underground labour.”

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A 1930s map shows the location of the shaft, where the furnace lay 120 metres below New Lambton Heights.

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The Power and the Glory

by Graham Greene

Few writers convey the complexity of the human condition as well as Graham Greene, and few novels leave as much of a mark as The Power and the Glory. While the English writer is rarely labelled an existentialist, the tale of a wayward ‘whisky priest’ wandering Mexico in a time of religious persecution offers a meditation usually reserved for less gripping works.

Greene’s habit of separating his ‘entertainments’ and pulp thrillers from his real literary fiction falls apart here: The Power and the Glory is as much a Western redemption epic as it is a philosophical dialogue on salvation. Hunted down across the tropical coast by a troubled lieutenant, the unnamed priest struggles to stay one step ahead of the police and fulfil his duty to the country’s impoverished people at the same time.

Greene—who identified variably as a Catholic, an agnostic, a socialist, and any permutation of the three— offers just as much criticism of each of these ideas as he does praise, crafting rich human portraits of men and women in a time of societal and spiritual crisis.

The Power and the Glory is a must read for lovers of literature. Painful, beautiful, and stunningly cerebral, Greene’s magnum opus is captivating in its pure sense of humanity.

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Fearful of Community Aged Care Services?

Fear of the unknown has been stopping human beings in their tracks for millennia. Sadly, this same fear is keeping older Australians from accessing the Aged Care services that they sometimes desperately need. And it’s not just our fear of aging.

Many older people, our parents and grandparents, are worried about losing their independence. They’re worried about being put into an aged care facility, away from family and friends. They’re also worried about losing their beloved family home.

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Maybe you just need some gardening done, a spot of cleaning or a hand getting to the shops.

Once you’re ready to get things started, you might want to check out accessing home-based care support from My Aged Care.

Accessing Aged Care isn’t just about going into a residential care facility.

There are lots of steps along the way, from connecting you socially within your community to looking at more specific needs.

Caring for an aging loved one can be tough and asking for help isn’t failing. It’s accessing the system that’s in place to support you and there’s lots of help and services available.

Choose to access the help you need early. Choose to plan for your future.

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VET Chat

by Dr Fiona Wallace of New Lambton Veterinary Clinic

Case study: A gall bladder mucocoele

Blossom the chocolate labradoodle was not feeling well at all when she came to see us last month.

Blossom has recently turned 11 years old, and is a valued member of our Silver Whiskers Pet Team, having been super healthy all her life apart from the odd cough, sore ear and rumbling tummy since we first met her in 2010. That day last month was different. Her heart rate was elevated, her temperature was 39.5 degrees, high even by doggy standards, and she had been vomiting little dark shreds that almost

looked like pieces of mushroom. She was also quite jaundiced and sore up high in her tummy. Blood work ruled out pancreatitis and acute liver disease so we moved on to imaging. We saw by ultrasound a large spherical object within her liver with a star shaped pattern a bit like a kiwi fruit. Blossom had a gall bladder mucocoele! – that is her gall bladder had filled with sticky mucus that was solid enough to be blocking off her bile duct.

Mucocoeles mainly occur in dogs over ten, and there is a genetic component to explain why they happen.

Some hormone abnormalities such as hypothyroidism and Cushings disease can also predispose to the development of this problem. When caught early enough mucocoeles can be treated medically with a drug called ursodiol, but in this case Blossom was in danger of gall bladder rupture and needed to be operated on straight away to removed her gall bladder.

Headed by Monika, the New Lambton surgical team acted swiftly to remove Blossom’s gall bladder, and with very careful postoperative care over the next week or so she has gradually returned to full health.

Cudos to Sharon her mum, who is also the loving owner of 21 year old Tinkerbell the cat (also famous in Vetchat), for her diligent care and devotion over Blossom’s postoperative period.

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MIND

Matters

by Dr Stuart Edser

Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health

Living well

June gets us halfway through the year. It does get away, doesn’t it? How can it be June already? Have you noticed the way time itself seems to move faster the older you get? When you’re a kid, it seems like an absolute eternity between Christmases and birthdays.

But now, a year goes by in the blink of an eye. All the more reason to try to live well.

Living well. It’s an interesting phrase. What does it mean to live well?

There are many aspects to our lives: health, mental health, partner, children, extended family, friendships, work, finances, sex, study, leisure, and the home, to name some important ones. Sometimes we can feel a little stuck in one or other of these. Time for a bit of a shakeup. Maybe something needs to change, so it’s time to stop thinking and start doing. ‘It’s the doing that makes the difference’; I tell many of my clients.

Change is a part of life, but when we identify our own areas of change and do something, it can make a world of difference.

There is a cancer support group that has been going in the Newcastle region for a long time. They call themselves, ‘Make Today Count’. What a great name.

There is something powerful about being conscious of living well on a daily basis. It helps bring awareness that today is another opportunity to be the real you, to grow, to experience life, love and friendship, the good things of this world. Making positive choices. Putting some energy and focus into these aspects of our lives makes a difference. People who are living well tend to pay attention to them. They tend to be happier, healthier, less depressed, have more energy and are more motivated. They are making today count.

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PARENTING

Matters with Mel Burgess of Love Parenting

Unwelcome advice

What did you do the last time a family member started telling you how to parent?

Isn’t it tricky!? Particularly if it is your own parents who love to dish out the advice, and if the suggestions are for parenting practices you have intentionally decided to give a wide berth to.

Artfully holding boundaries with parents you were brought up to seek approval from is HARD. What helps is to keep in mind that the only person who needs to be convinced when you set a boundary is yourself.

The more assured you are that you are parenting in the

way you intend to then the more others will respect your assertions of needs. When your focus goes into convincing them, they sense your uncertainty and need for approval. Your attempts to convince just fuel the fire.

Next time you feel your body jar up over unwelcome advice, discreetly check in with your breath and slow it up a bit. Notice the urge to convince and shift that energy across into tilting your head a bit and trying to genuinely stay curious about how it is to be them not feeling listened to by you. Hold your chosen boundary and kindly state something like: “Ah, you’d do this so differently if you were their parent, wouldn’t you?”

That acknowledges you heard them, that you can see they are confused by the way you have chosen to act and that you are clearly, firmly and respectfully stating that you won’t be taking on their suggestion.

Then, change the topic or move off before you get tempted to get into old patterns of relating with them!

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PHYSIO

Matters with Ben Hutton of Brightside Physio

On ageing and saggy bits “What do you expect? You’re old” Cate told me this was said to her by her last physio and the GP and the specialist. She felt discouraged and not a little annoyed. After all, isn’t 70 the new 60? And why does her active and full life have to be cut down to a stump by medical folk who don’t really listen?

See, Cate loves walking. Walks with the husband.

Walks with the bestie. Walks in Tassie and Flinders and even the Camino before Covid put a full-stop to overseas adventure. But the walking causes pain – in her low back, hips and knees. Enough to make her stop, take some stoic deep breaths and try and push on.

But damn it – its sore. And the morning after, teethgrinding throbbing pain from back to toes.

And while there is some truth in: As we age our bodies need more care, its also true that you can always improve. At ANY age. After all, aren’t we all trying to become better versions of ourselves?

I gave Cate a clear explanation of why she had pain and that she didn’t have to live like this. I gave her 3 key exercises for her thigh muscles and moderately saggy bum muscles, taped her legs and back a few times and 6 weeks later she nearly bounced into the treatment room. Her pain was reduced to ½ and her life had suddenly become brighter. (triumphantly) “I proved them wrong!!”

What Cate needed was hope, a plan and effective physiotherapy. She also needed someone to actually listen to her goals and help her get on with hitting them.

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LAW

Matters

by Ronnie Wall of Wall Legal, New Lambton

Enduring Guardianship (part 2)

An Enduring Guardianship is a legal document which a person, referred to as the appointor, signs to appoint another person or persons to act as their guardian/s and manage their personal, health, medical and lifestyle decisions. The appointment becomes effective once the appointor loses their mental capacity to make decisions for themself. Being appointed as a guardian is a position of trust. You cannot be a guardian if you are under 18 years of age.

The decisions you will be asked to make include

deciding where the appointor may live, what health care they receive, what other personal services they receive, as well as consenting to medical or dental treatment on their behalf. You cannot however, as a Guardian, make a Will for them, vote on their behalf, consent to a marriage, manage their finances or override their objections, if any, to medical treatment.

You cannot consent to treatment that is defined as “special medical treatment.” Only the Guardianship Tribunal can consent to special treatment.

As an enduring Guardian you must act within the principles of the Guardianship Act, in the best interests of the appointor, and within the law.

The appointor can revoke your appointment as their Guardian. You can also resign, but only if the appointor still has capacity. If they have lost capacity, you must apply to the Guardianship Tribunal for approval to resign.

An Enduring Guardianship cannot be used to manage the finances of another person, that is the role of a Power of Attorney.

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are typically a more severe, throbbing and recurring headache which can be difficult to treat as many medications and techniques are ineffective.

A headache can be caused by many many different things in life, for example- stress, food or drink allergies, exercise, drinking too much alcohol etc, however it can also be caused by the structures within the head and neck. You have many nerves, tendons and muscles surrounding your head and your neck, if any of with Dr Nick Ruffin these structures become tight or irritated they have the of Healing Wave Chiropractic, New Lambton potential to trigger a headache.

Headaches impose a significant burden to people’s health and life in general, up to 60% of people who suffer from chronic headaches experience work and social impacts from their headache episodes. Despite Do you suffer from headaches or Migraines? Well this many health professionals have a tendency to you’re not alone, approximately 5 million Australians discount the seriousness of headaches and as a result suffer from migraines and pretty much all of us get a oftentimes headaches will remain untreated for many headache from time to time. Headaches are one of the years. most common ailments suffered by the community and Chiropractic is a safe and natural way to diagnose and have a significant impact on those who experience them. treat headaches. Many people visit the Chiropractor What is a headache? A headache is a symptom of a to get on top of their headaches and migraines as it range of different neurological disorders, including but is an effective alternative to drugs and other invasive not limited to bad posture and neck dysfunction. Adults procedures. If you have noticed that you are getting from 20-50 years old are the most likely demographic headaches or migraines, and you would like a different of people to suffer from headaches but children are perspective on how to manage them don’t hesitate also affected. The most common types of headaches to get your neck and spine checked by a registered are migraines and tension type headaches. A tension Chiropractor at Healing Wave Chiropractic New type headache is the most common everyday headache Lambton. which is described as dull and non throbbing. Migraines

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At Healing Wave Chiropractic, we specialise in taking care of you and your spine.

We will work with you to seek long term and sustainable solutions for your neck and back concerns, poor posture, headaches and nerve pain.

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PHARMACY

Matters

by Anthony Piggott

of Piggott’s Pharmacies: Blackbutt, Branxton, Hamilton, Huntlee, Lambton and Merewether

Your Piggott’s Compounding Pharmacist can also prepare the medication using several unique delivery systems, such as sublingual troche or lozenge, a lollipop, or a transdermal gel. Or, for those patients who are having a difficult time swallowing a capsule, your compounding pharmacist can make a suspension or suppository instead.

Our compounding Pharmacist can: •

Compounding medication: medicine made to order

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Pharmacy Compounding is the science of preparing personalised medications for patients. Compounded medications are made based on a practitioner’s prescription in which individual ingredients are mixed together in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient.

Piggott’s Pharmacy Compounding can put drugs into specially flavoured liquids, topical creams, transdermal gels, suppositories, or other dosage forms suitable for patients’ unique needs.

Compounding combines an ageless art with the latest medical knowledge and state-of-the-art technology, allowing your Piggott’s Pharmacist to prepare customised medications to meet your specific needs. Compounding is fundamental to the profession of Pharmacy and was a standard means of providing prescription medications before drugs began to be produced in mass quantities by pharmaceutical manufacturers. The demand for professional compounding has increased as healthcare professionals and patients realise that the limited number of strengths and dosage forms that are commercially available are unable to meet the unique needs of many patients. These patients may have a better response to a customised dosage form that is “just what the doctor ordered”.

There are several reasons why pharmacists compound prescriptions. Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes or are sensitive to standard drug strengths. With a physician’s prescription, a compounding pharmacist can change the strength of a medication, alter its form to make it easier for the patient to ingest, or add flavour to it to make it more palatable.

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customise strength or dosage containing the ideal dose of medication for each individual. change the form of the medication for patients who, for example, have difficulty swallowing or experience stomach upset when taking oral medication. prepare medications in dosage forms that are not commercially available, such as transdermal gels, troches, “chewies”, and lollipops. reformulate medications free of problem-causing excipients such as dyes, sugar, lactose, or alcohol. prepare combinations of various compatible medications into a single dosage form for easier administration and improved compliance. flavour a medication (to make it more palatable for a child or a pet). prepare medications that are not commercially available.

Can my child (or my elderly parent) take compounded medication?

Yes. Children and the elderly are often the types of patients who benefit most from compounding. Often, parents have a tough time getting their children to take medicine because of the taste. A compounding pharmacist can work directly with the physician and the patient to select a flavouring agent, such as, vanilla, butternut or tutti frutti, that provides both an appropriate match for the medication’s properties and the patient’s taste preference.

Your Piggott’s Compounding Pharmacist also have helped patients who are experiencing chronic pain.

For example, some arthritic patients cannot take certain medications due to gastrointestinal side effects. Working with their physician, a compounding pharmacist can provide them with a topical preparation with the anti-inflammatory or analgesic their doctor has prescribed for them. Compounded prescriptions often are used for pain management in hospice care.

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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES FAMILY SUPPORT NEWCASTLE MEN’S PROJECT The Men’s Project is a free service for fathers who want to enrich their relationships with their children. We have two male workers who can assist and support fathers who have children aged between 0-18 years and may be experiencing some difficulties with parenting. These difficulties may include adjusting to co-parenting after separation. We can provide individual family support to fathers and we also offer a variety of group programs. For more information about the services we offer to fathers please call 0249263577 or go to: www.nfss.org.au 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/

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.

COMMUNITY GROUPS HIGHLAND HUSTLE NEWCASTLE Highland Hustle is a unique Scottish movement based workout with a feel good factor! Classes are available for all ages with no prior dance experience required. For further information contact Enya Price-Magennis Ph 0455 442 905

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.

NEWCASTLE MEN’S SHED Newcastle Men’s Shed is now open at 99 Beaumont Street Hamilton, next door to Westpac. The shop front is open weekdays 9am to 2pm. New members are welcome. For more information phone 0498 365 207 or email newcastleshed@gmail.com

QIGONG FOR CANCER SURVIVORS New Qigong class for cancer survivors commencing on 16th June at Lambton. Teacher is accredited and a 12 year cancer survivor. For details go to facebook.com/Qigong for Cancer Survivors

Readers are encouraged to check with organisers that events/meetings are proceeding as advertised here. Social distancing may require events to be postponed or cancelled.

To have a free community notice published in next month’s issue of The Local email your details to admin@hunterlocal.com.au or post to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month. Notices may be edited or omitted due to space limitations.

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Local Community Group Notices COMMUNITY GROUPS 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 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 NEWCASTLE RECORDER PLAYERS Meet at Adamstown Uniting Church (corner Glebe and Brunker Rds) second Saturday of every month from 11am to 3pm. Meet for fun consort playing. New players welcome (not suitable for absolute beginner lessons in music). Phone Barry on 0421 418 418 or email cewbeh5@bigpond.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

SENIORS GROUPS WARATAH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB This is an invitation to join Waratah Combined Probus Club, where fun, friendship and fellowship are important. For further information please phone Robert Budden president on 4967 2290 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.

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 LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP Interested in playing cards? Canasta is a great social game and is played every Thursday from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm at 18 Morehead St, Lambton. You’ll be most welcome and we’ll happily teach you, either from scratch or just refresh your knowledge. Free off street parking.

Phone Nola 4952 3685 or Des 4955 5052.

Readers are encouraged to check with organisers that events/meetings are proceeding as advertised here. Social distancing may require events to be postponed or cancelled.

To have a free community notice published in next month’s issue of The Local email your details to admin@hunterlocal.com.au or post to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month. Notices may be edited or omitted due to space limitations.

To advertise in The Local call Mark on 0455 210 000

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Piggott’s Pharmacy Compounding… we can reproduce personalised medicine for you.

Benefits of Piggott’s Pharmacy Compounding include: ♥ Access to discontinued medications ♥ ♥ Making medication easier to for patients to use ♥ ♥ Allowing alternative dosage forms ♥ Creating medication allergy-friendly ♥ ♥ Adapting the flavour of some medications ♥ For further information go to www.piggottspharmacy.com.au/compounding

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