The Bugle 17 June 2015
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Gerroa
Green light for Cedar Grove Stage II
Cedar Grove Stage II has been approved by Council, with access through the existing roads in Stage I - Lilly Pilly Way, Banksia Drive and the roundabout at Jamberoo Rd. Residents of the area affected have fought a long and loud campaign against the proposal, sighting safety and other concerns. While Council pondered the last minute proposal of
one way in and out,” he said. He entrance was investigated further. referred to a similar situation at BarOthers felt that the developer had made a number of improvements to ton Drive that has caused concern. the original proposal, such as widCouncillor Neil Reilly said, ening streets, reducing gradients and “History will not accept the answer providing paths for pedestrians and that it was too hard to design another route.” cyclists, and that the development complied with all of the necessary Expressing the argument for apcodes. proving the development, Councillor Andrew Sloan said, “The proThe DA was approved 4:3, with Councillor Seage absenting himself posal complies with all of the planand Councillor Honey away. ning codes and regulations we have “The proposal has been under no discretion over. If we refuse it exhaustive study for around twelve we will leave ourselves exposed to a new road in from the west, it was months, resulting in modified plans court action that we won’t win.” the Engineering Director’s opinion that fit the guidelines,” says Mayor that such a road would be very diffi- Brian Petschler. “It has been to the Rate changes for 2015/6 Rates in the Kiama LGA will rise by cult to build and would require the Traffic Committee twice and the developer to buy more land. measures recommended will help 2.4% in the coming financial year, as set by the state government. Some councillors expressed grave with both safety and parking.” Waste charges are to fall by 4.2% Councillor Warren Steele was concerns about the safety of having as a result of carbon tax credits one access in and out of both stages, one who felt the matter should be and the rollout of the OK Organics and wanted to defer the decision deferred. “I fear the day there is a program reducing disposal costs. while the feasibility of the western major accident and there is only
Orry-Kelly remembered At the premiere of Women He’s Undressed, Grahame Mackie had a unique connection with the great Hollywood costume designer, and fellow Kiama boy, honoured on screen. As a five month old, Grahame was taken to a party held for Orry-Kelly in Eleanor Weston’s Terralong St home (the building where the Indian restaurant is now) when he returned home in 1939. Miss Weston, the town’s florist, had been a mentor for the young Kelly before he left town for the bright lights of Sydney and then Hollywood. He’d been designing gowns and costumes in Hollywood since 1930, working on over 200 films. Just the year before, he had worked on Jezabel, with Bette Davis and Henry Fonda. But this was just the cusp of his real fame, with classics including The Maltese Falcon,
Casablanca, Arsenic and Old Lace, An American in Paris, Oklahoma!, Les Girls, Auntie Mame, Gypsy and Irma La Douce still to come. Grahame, who continues the work of his mother Molly Mackie as a chronicler of the history of Kiama, provided background to the filmmakers and was invited to the premiere on board the Sun Princess and to the red carpet event at the State Theatre the next night. “Kiama features throughout the film with scenes of the Blowhole and Bombo Headlands and rare early photographs of Orry and his remarkable paintings,” he says. “The story is partly told through his mother Florence.” It shows movie clips and interviews and tells of his life from 1897 till his early death in 1964. Kiama features prominently, as the rowboat shown left is used as a repetitive
Inside this issue Turning vacant space into arts space p 3
Big Band coming to town p 3
Bring out your beanies for a good cause p 4
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narrative element in the documentary, as shown above. At the premiere, Grahame particularly enjoyed talking with June Dally-Watkins who, at 23, went to stay with Orry-Kelly for an unforgettable month, meeting all of his Hollywood friends. Orry-Kelly’s autobiography, Women I’ve Undressed, lost for 50 years and found in an unmarked box
in the Warner Bros archives just last year, will be released for the first time on 1 August. Moves are afoot to arrange for a special showing of the movie down here before it goes on public release. The Kiama & District Historical Society and Pics and Flicks are liaising with the distributors to try and make it happen. According to Grahame, it’s not to be missed.
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Pics and Flicks presents Whiplash Gerringong Town Hall, 7.30 for 8pm $10 (see below)
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
16 June Campfire Session Aussie bush songs and the occasional poem, Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, 7-10pm $5
Sat 20 June Gerringong Village Markets, in and around Gerringong Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm
21 June Kiama Seaside Market Kiama Harbour, 9-3pm
4-5 July Kiama Arts Trail Various studios around Kiama
13 July Spirituality in the Pub (see below)
15 August Kiama Jazz & Blues Club’s Victory Dance (see p 3)
Thinking about the big issues
All are invited to the next meeting of Spirituality in 23 June the Pub to join a discussion Jamberoo Biggest on Issues of Interfaith Morning Tea (see below) Dialogue. The speaker will be 26 June Dr Herman Roborgh, School holidays start a former Christian missionfor two weeks ary who has completed 27 June a PhD in Islamic Studies Kiama Makers & in India. Growers Market Details: Mon 13 July, Kiama Harbour, 9-2pm
28 June Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park, 9-2pm Gerringong Music Club Concert presents Stars of the Future (see right)
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Jamberoo gets cooking
1 July Beanies for Brain Cancer at the Kiama Farmers Market
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Catch these young musicians on the way to stardom Gerringong Music Club has arranged for young stars from the University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music to perform at the Town Hall, under the leadership of David Miller AM. He is one of Australia's leading pianists, chamber musicians and vocal accompanists and is also highly regarded as a mentor for young ensemble pianists and repetiteurs. He has been appointed as a member of the Order of Australia for his service to music. David is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will introduce and accompany five of his most accomplished young wind instrumentalists playing solo and
The young musicians are Levi Johnson (French horn), Breeanna Moore (flute), Hamish Spicer (oboe). Rachel Thompson (clarinet) and Liam Webb (bassoon).
ensemble pieces from a varied classical repertoire which includes Handel, Mozart and Brahms.
October isn’t that far away The Great Southern Blues Festival is on at Narooma is turning 18 this year, with a great line up of performers including Blue King Brown, Ross Wilson and Richard Clapton. The headline act is Southern US rock/soul/funk/blues jam band JJ Grey & Mofro (above). General advance tickets for the multi-stage October long weekend festival are already on sale, with day passes, weekend passes, junior passes, VIP reserved seating and camping all available. Limited space, so get in early. Details: Oct 2-4, Narooma. To find out more or book your ticket, go to www.bluesfestival.tv
The good ladies of the Jamberoo community are joining forces with Club Jamberoo to put on Jamberoo’s Biggest Morning Tea. It promises to be the biggest spread of homebaked goodies the village has ever seen,
with a number of raffles and a best hat competition to help raise money for Cancer Research. All are welcome. Details: Tues 23 June, Club Jamberoo, 10-noon Entry by gold coin donation Enquiries Jo Woodward 4236 1606
Details: Sun 28 June, 2pm, Gerringong Town Hall. $15 or free for members, children and students.
Music on the edge
Pics and Flicks’ July movie is the highly acclaimed Whiplash. A promising young drummer enrols in an elite music conservatorium where his dreams of greatness are guided by an instructor with terrifying teaching methods. When he is put into the top jazz ensemble, and his passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity. The movie was nominated for Best Film at this year’s Oscars, with JK Simmons winning an Oscar and a BAFTA, and a string of other prestigious awards, as best supporting actor for his role as the teacher. Date: 3 July
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Win-win proposal for vacant commercial spaces Paula Gowans is a woman on a mission. The local artist and Arts Board member wants Kiama to follow the successful Renew Newcastle model of using vacant commercial space as creative workshop spaces and pop-up galleries. “This strategy has revitalised the centre of Newcastle, giving it a vibrant feel which, in turn, has attracted more businesses to the area,” she says. While the Kiama region doesn’t face the economic issues of Newcastle, there are a number of larger spaces that have been vacant for a long time, and shops that go without tenants for months. “If these shops were used as pop-up galleries, artist workspaces or just window front exhibitions showcases, it would give a much more up-beat feel to the town and help the development of our arts community,” says Paula. While she appreciates that owners might be concerned about letting their properties to artists as interim tenants, given the modest rent they would be able to afford and issues regarding insurance and access, these are obstacles that have been overcome in other regions. “We can leverage off what
has worked well elsewhere,” she says. “Surely it is better than getting no income and having them look unloved. The owners would also get kudos for doing their bit to support the creative arts in our area.” She has approached Council to see if it can lead by example by allowing some of its vacant buildings to be used by the arts community. The old Kiama Independent building in Shoalhaven St, owned by Council, is a prime example of the space she is thinking of that could be rented on a month to month basis. The Independent building has been vacant for a number of years while Council has consolidated the site for a major retail and residential development. “Nothing would need to be done to the building - artists make messes and don't need fancy fitouts,” she says. “We’re just looking for space to do our ongoing work; where people can leave their tools and work in progress in safety. For real creative work, the artist/maker needs continual access to the space.” Anyone who has a property sitting idle at the moment or others who want to help Paula in her mission can contact her at paulagowans@gmail.com
Paula Gowans in front of a property that has stood vacant in Kiama for a long time
Want to find out more? Since it was established in late 2008 Renew Newcastle has been the inspiration for empty space revitalisation schemes across the country, like Renew Adelaide, Renew Townsville, Made in Geelong and Pop-up Parramatta. It has made its license agreements available to the Arts Law Centre of Australia which has adapted them into templates for others to use. At the request of Arts NSW a suite of useful information sheets and sample agreements for setting up creative enterprise hubs in NSW by using empty space has been developed and is on the Arts Law website. There are also other resources available online via the Empty Spaces website, which is an initiative of Arts NSW promoting ‘pop-up’, short-term reuses of empty shops and other spaces for creative and community uses.
Jones Beach dog off-leash zone made permanent
Council lends Tourism a hand
After a trial period, an area on the southern end of Jones Beach has been made a dog offleach area, where animals can run on the sand and swim with their owners. The zone ends 40 metres from the rock platform around Cathedral Rocks, ensuring the integrity of the area. Concerns that the beach will be polluted with droppings are to be addressed with an on-going volunteer education campaign, that has already shown signs of success. Signs will be erected to make it clear when the hours of operation are, and what behaviour is expected of the dogs and their owners.
The Admiral’s Own Big Band is coming to town
For its annual dance night, the Kiama Jazz & Blues Club has scored a coup, with the RAN’s Admiral’s Own Big Band booked for its Victory Dance. The 18 piece band will be getting you in the mood at his Forties’ style night, paying tribute to the men and women of wartime. You’ve plenty of time to organise your attire, anything from an officer to a nurse to the Andrew Sisters! A portion of proceeds from the night will be donated to Defence Care.
Council has allocated an extra $25,000 to Kiama Tourism as a one-off assistance grant while it is in the process of restructuring its operations. Kiama Tourism had asked for $50,000 to assist while it aims to increase its income from accommodation bookings, membership fees and souvenir sales.
Cancer Council recognises Sandra’s contribution Kiama’s Emeritus Mayor Sandra McCarthy has been awarded Life Membership of the Cancer Council for her work with them over a number of years. Like too many other people, cancer has affected Sandra’s family, with her brother dying from an aggressive melanoma in his mid-20s. “We need to do everything we can to support more research into the causes and successful treatment of cancer,” she says.
Details: Sat 15 August, 7pm, The Pavilion Kiama. $45 or $40 for Club members. BYO drinks and rations, on tables of eight. Tickets now available at www.kiamajazz.com or by phoning Neil 0414 347 845
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Opportunity to hear of Gerringong’s WWI volunteers
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Image of her great great uncle from Sarah Johnston
Melinda Ellis, of the Kiama Public School P&C, reports that at its recent walkathon participants walked a total of 1965km during the one hour event - the equivalent of going from Sydney to Melbourne and back. Even more impressively, $13,000 was raised to help fund a new science room and outdoor kitchen, and the existing living classroom. “These facilities are for teaching our kids about science, healthy lifestyles and the environment in a fun, hands-on way,” says Melinda. The walkathon’s theme of encouraging children in
Resilience matters In one of three Care Cafes it holds yearly, Kiama Anglican Churches invite you to hear David Fleming, Executive Manager of Presbyterian Aged Care, address the topic of Resilience in Times of Change - How to cope with moving goalposts. After an overview of the benefits of resilience all through a lifelong journey, he will offer practical steps to build resilience in young
and old people alike a timely message when preparing to embrace the impending reforms facing aged Australians. There will be time for questions afterwards, followed by afternoon tea. Details: Tues 23 June, 2-4pm, The Point Ministry Centre, 2 Terralong St RSVP to 4232 2066 by Mon 22 June.
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active, healthy living in our beautiful environment was supported the Kiama Farmers’ Market with a donation of fresh fruit for all. The support from the local business community was also very generous, with the donation of prizes to reward the kids for their walking and fund raising efforts. Family and friends attended the day to support their children, joining in on a few laps of Black Beach and a picnic lunch on School Flat by the Harbour, just near the site of the original Kiama Public School (in the grounds of the Sebel).
Bring out your Beanies on 1 July Hearing how brain cancer is affecting his friend’s family, seven year old James Sullivan has decided he wants to do something about it. After discussions with his mum and his friends at Kiama Farmers’ Market, his idea of holding a cake stall has grown into a Beanies for Brain Cancer afternoon at the Wednesday market. Everyone is encouraged to wear their favourite beanie and participate in a number of fundraising events to raise money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Details: Weds 1 July, 2-5pm, Kiama Farmers’ Market, Black Beach. Donations to James’ baked goods stall welcome.
Kiama Produce Market finds new name As reported last edition, the Kiama Produce Market is no longer able to trade under that name as it is owned by the Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce. Its new name is the Kiama Makers & Growers Market, which emphasises its evolution away from a food market. 4
Following the success of a similarly-themed talk in Kiama recently, Ken Donnellan from Kiama Library, is giving a presentation based on World War I volunteers from Gerringong. Through his position as Information Services Librarian, Ken has carefully researched the stories of local soldiers for the Centenary celebrations, including veterans such as George Weir and Wallace Sharpe, whose surnames live on amongst Gerringong residents. Ken’s talk will be followed by a display of World War I medals and memorabilia, including a moustache cup, introduced by Ruth Ferguson from Gerringong. There will also be an opportunity to look around the Gerringong and District Historical Society’s Museum, and see its new World War I display. The talk will follow immediately after a brief AGM for the Society. New members are always welcome. Details: Sat 27 June, 2pm, Gerringong Museum, 10 Blackwood St. The Museum is always open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1- 4 pm.
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Belinda St development approved
Parkview to remain a family home
The proposed mixed-use development on Belinda St, opposite the doctors and next to the building nearing completion, has been approved by Council. The developer made significant amendments to address councillors' earlier concerns that it was out of keeping with the area. The proposal is for five shops, eight professional suites and 29 residential units. The external design elements now include gable and pitched awnings, slat balustrading rather than solid brick, weatherboard cladding and the colours and finishes are a more neutral palette. Ironically these changes have resulted in a greater perceived bulk than the original proposal, largely because of the gabled awnings.
With so many old homes being knocked down by new owners, it’s refreshing to know that Parkview, the old Miller home on Mt Pleasant, has been sold to a local family keen to renovate it as their long-term home. This iconic homestead looks south over Werri Beach and beyond, and was originally part of the Renfrew Park land holding (with the main historic homestead at the new Rose Valley overpass). The house was built in the present location in 1913 after the original dwelling was destroyed by fire in 1912. It has all its period detail, including locally hewn cedar and other woods for its timber construction, and has been in the same family since then. Located on over half an acre there is plenty of room for Katie and Ryan Sadgrove to bring up their four children. With their background as experienced renovators, the Sadgroves aren’t baulking at the job ahead. They have lived in Kiama for eight years and have completed five renovations in five years as their family has grown. “We just can’t wait to restore it, this time for ourselves,” says Katie. “It will be such a great place for our children to grown up.” Mrs Miller, who has lived at Parkview for almost 60 years, agrees. “I am so thrilled it is going to such a lovely couple,” she says. “It is making leaving here that little bit easier.” She is continuing with the decision she and her husband Bill, who passed away at the end of 2013, made to move to the top floor of Blue Waters, the new development in Gerringong township, once it was built. “I’ll be able to sit on my deck and enjoy a great view of my old home,” she says.
Contribution recognized Jamberoo’s Peter McGlinchey has been awarded an Order of Australia for service to the communities of Kiama and the Shoalhaven. He has a long record of involvement with the agricultural show movement (in Kiama, Nowra and Sydney), pony clubs, dairy cooperatives, his church and his local football club.
No money made available for whale watching platform A whale watching platform proposed for Minnamurra Headland, which has already attracted $10,000 in funding from the state government, has not been included in Council’s budget for this year. It was decided that further investigations need to be undertaken before this project by Minnamurra Lions could be supported.
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LEP Review Committee members selected Twenty-six expressions of interest were received by Council for the five representative positions on the LEP Review Committee. As outlined in a recent Bugle, the Review Committee will be looking at ironing out anomalies that have been discovered in Kiama’s Local Environment Plan since it was adopted a few years ago. A ballot amongst councillors selected the following people to represent the geographic areas and rural landholders as shown - Mark Hitchcock (Kiama); Cliff Mason (North Kiama/Minnamurra); Brian Burgess (rural landholders); Sandra McCarthy (Gerringong); and John Friedmann (Jamberoo). In addition, Patrick Mahedy from PRM Architects will represent the Economic Development Committee; Stuart Dixon from Cowman Stoddart will represent the Kiama Development Industry Committee; and Leonardo Murgo, will represent the Health and Sustainability Committee. The Committee has until the end of the current Council term to submit its recommendations.
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Out & about At Gerringong’s Biggest Morning Tea At the Red Cross Fun Run The Kiama Red Cross is over the moon with the success of its second annual Fun Run. They had over 300 participants on the day, nearly double last year’s entrants. They raised over $6200 from the event. They have not finalized plans for next year, but it is likely to be again on the June long weekend, giving locals and visitors a chance to support this great cause.
Gerringong Bowling Club has hosted its first Biggest Morning Tea event, and the organisers are so thrilled with the response they hope to make it an annual event. They raised $1255 for the Cancer Council, thanks to the generosity of their guests, largely from Probus, Mayflower and the Club itself. If you missed this one, there is one on in Jamberoo shortly - see page 2.
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Hello from the road! We're currently driving through Western Queensland, and whilst we had prepared ourselves for drought nothing could have prepared us for how confronting the reality is.
We're officially "Beyond the Black Stump", after saying goodbye to Blackall and the old survey point in our rear vision mirror. Looking out ahead of us is hard to describe. We're in prime grazing country with the
famed Mitchell Grass that has helped provide wool and meat to markets around the world for over 100 years, but without rain there's little to no grass. The sight of dirt paddocks as far as the eye can see and not a rain-
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cloud in the sky to offer reprieve is absolutely heartbreaking. Everyone - farmers, livestock, townspeople and native wildlife - are doing it tough. We heard a family with 60 years’ history on their property have just sold off the last of their living stock, locked the front gate and moved to town to find work. They're hoping the rains come before the bank does. A local stock supply and mechanical business has gone bust as all orders and work has dried up. Over 80% of Queensland is now drought declared and we can't help but feel for the people and animals out here. While we can't control the weather we can support these towns to keep afloat buy spending our money out here... I think we may extend our road trip for a bit longer! Geraldine, Gerringong PS these are the conditions bottle trees are meant for, not the Kiama Bends!
When the call went out to donate items to refugee families, many were happy to round up items of use. Sharon Parker, the manager of the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, ended up with two rooms piled high with boxes and bags full of doonas and bed linen, blankets and towels, kitchen equipment and utensils, warm jackets, baby clothes and shawls, and books and games for children – and even a $50 food voucher and a stroller. The $50 was given as a Mothers’ Day gift to a young Kurdish refugee, with a three year old, whose husband is dying of a brain tumour. Volunteers spent a morning sorting, repacking and delivering the goods to Parramatta to Settlement Services International, the second-largest not-forprofit organisation helping refugees in Australia. The Kiama Welcomes Refugees Group meets on the first Monday of each month from 5-6pm at the Neighbourhood Centre and new members are welcome.