The Bugle 4 June 2016
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 and now at www.thebugleonline.com
2016 local election:
Inside this issue
Who will stand?
Local farmers avoiding worst of dairy crisis p 3
No sooner will the dust have settled on the Federal election than candidates for the local election will be vying for voters’ attention. The news that Kiama Local Government Area is heading to the ballot box on 10 September is an aftershock of the decision not to proceed with the merger. Had the merger with Shoalhaven happened, then the election would not have been until September 2017. With only nine weeks until nominations for the election close (a month out from polling day), there is still some indecision from
current councillors about whether they will run again. It is also expected the emphasis placed on the importance of local government during the anti-amalgamation campaign will have the effect of encouraging new people to stand. Warren Steel has been on Council for twenty years, but is still considering his position. “Six months ago I was definite that I wasn’t going to stand, but I’ve been humbled by the support I’ve received encouraging me to keep at it. At this stage no, but I’m beginning to have my doubts.
“At 77 I’m starting to feel old, but I’m also fired up by the disgraceful way we were treated during the amalgamation process.” The other elder statesman on Council, Mayor Brian Petschler, says he is still undecided and is talking to other potential group members before making his decision. “Despite the recent pressures, I am still enjoying the role, so it is a toss up,” he says. Neil Reilly will be standing for a third term at Council, but says if he gets in it will be his last. “I have a number of things
I want to achieve, and then I’ll call it a day,” he says. “I think it is very healthy to have a turnover of councillors as it brings in fresh ideas. “I encourage people to think about nominating. It is rewarding work, not only participating in decision making but helping individuals in their interactions with Council.” He says the last six months has been very difficult as councillors and staff have been distracted by the amalgamation. Kathy Rice is “most likely” to run again, but says
it is too early to say as she doesn’t know who else might emerge to run on the Greens ticket. However, as the only female councillor, she is adamant about the need for more diversity within the Council. “A number of very good women were nominated last time, but none of us were placed first on the group listings. Until that happens, we’ll continue to get male dominated councils.” Half-jokingly, she says that maybe the women should unite under the one Continued page 3
Launch of Gerringong Then and Now p4
Meet the Federal candidates p 5
Help make this mountain of wool into wraps An anonymous local has donated a truly impressive amount of wool to Wrap with Love coordinator, Rae McClymont. In 1992 Wrap with Love began with the idea to help as many people as possible by providing warm Wraps to ward off hypothermia. Since then, more than 400,000 Wraps to people in over 75 countries, including Australia. Rae became involved in 1998, wanting to do something practical to help the people of Kosovo. She’s been knitting the ten inch squares, sewing them together and encouraging others to help since then. “It would be great to use this donation as a way of getting more people involved in this wonderful cause,” she says. “Some of us are getting a bit old, and we need some younger people to get involved.” The Library will be holding its annual Knit In in July, but there is plenty of good knitting time before then.
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On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Til 30 June 65° NORTH exhibition, Little Blowhole Art Bar (see right)
Fri 3 June Pics and Flicks: The Belier Family Gerringong Town Hall, 7.20 for 8pm $10
Sun 5 June Music in the Park See page 6
Tues 7 June Federal Election Forum See page 5
8-14 June Illawarra Feltmakers
Exhibition Old Firestation, Kiama 9-4pm
Thurs 9 June Kiama Bush Dance 7.30-10.30 Joyce Wheatley Centre, Hindmarsh Park, $5
11-13 June Shoalhaven Winter Wine Festival See page 9
Sun 12 June Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm Red Cross Fun Run See page 7 Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park, 12-3pm Walk for an Aussie Kid (see right)
Sat 18 June Gerringong Village Market, in and around Gerringong Town Hall Blue Haven Cake Stall See page 6
Let us know if there’s an event you’re organising. Just email the details to emailthebugle@gmail.com or phone 0412 415 101 Listings are free, and at the editor’s discretion Kiama & District Historical Society Talk See page 6
Bringing Iceland to life
Sun 19 June Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm Zumbathon for Cancer research Kiama Leagues Club, 10-1pm
Thurs 23 June Melbourne International Comedy Festival Sideshow Nowra Entertainment Centre $38-$61
Sat 25 June Benefit Gala for Brett Connellan www.surfersforbretto.com Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm
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The Lions Club of Gerringong will again be conducting its annual walkathon, Walk For An Aussie Kid, on Sunday12 June. The project raises money to purchase and maintain Hart Walkers for children with cerebral palsy. The walkers enable children who would normally be wheelchair bound to move independently in an upright position. This has immense benefit for the child both socially and physically. This year’s Walk will commence at 10am from the carpark at the southern end of Werri Beach and move along the foreshore on the walkway, 2km each way. Sponsorship forms can be collected from Gerringong Public School, Cronin’s Liquor Store in Gerringong or from The Gerringong Bowling Club. As usual there will be plenty of give a ways and the famous Lions’ BBQ.
Kiama Ceilidh (more next issue)
Sun 3 July Music in the Park
Special run for learner drivers The next free Log Book Run for learner drivers and their supervisors is being held on Sunday 12 June, 10-12.30pm. For bookings or more information contact Council' Road Safety Officer on 4232 0444
Well-known for his love of the local landscape, Kiama photographer Peter Izzard’s latest exhibition offers his view of a place about as far away from home as you can get - Iceland. 65° NORTH brings together some of Peter's most striking portraits of Iceland's rugged and epic landscapes: glacial waterfalls, active volcanoes and the famous Aurora Borealis Northern Lights. Details: Throughout June, Little Blowhole Art Bar, 4 Tingira Cres, Weds from 4pm, Thurs-Sun from 11am
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Unclaimed prize money to be put to good use Applications are now open for grants of up to $60,000 from the State Government to upgrade or install war memorial plaques and refurbish community halls used by veterans’ groups. “We are encouraging all local RSL sub-branches, community groups and councils to apply for projects to ensure Australia’s servicemen and women continue to be remembered,” says Gareth Ward MP. “Examples of how the grants could be used include plaques at places of historical significance in the state’s wartime efforts, or restoration and display of honour roles with the names of men and women who fought and died in war.” The restoration of the Robert Weir Memorial, mentioned in last issue, is one local project that could be nominated. The $1 million program is being funded from uncollected gaming prize money and will be administered by Liquor & Gaming NSW, in consultation with the NSW Branch of the RSL of Australia and the Office of Veterans Affairs. Details: Applications close at 5pm on Weds 27 July. More information at www.liquorandgaming. justice.nsw.gov.au
CWA Hall remains closed Kiama CWA Hall will remain closed for the next few weeks while possible asbestos contamination is assessed and rectified. The original cause of the asbestos scare has been found to be a false alarm, but on examination other material was found. A Council spokesman said, “The CWA has commissioned a consultant to prepare a site rehabilitation plan. Quotations have been called and work is likely to commence soon, subject to approval of NSW CWA.” The CWA Hall is off Shoalhaven Street, behind the Library.
Local farmers avoiding worst of crisis While dairy farmers in the Kiama region are somewhat insulated from the current turmoil in the industry, concerns about the future remain. “It is really a perfect storm for our industry,” says Mark Honey, a fifth generation dairy farmer and Kiama Councillor. “The lifting of production quotas for European Union dairy farms has caused a glut there and that, combined with our boycott on supplying Russia following its invasion of the Ukraine, has led to dumping in China and Japan, with the price of powdered milk, cheese and butter being slashed.” In turn, this has led to Murray Goulburn and Fontera, which rely on the export market, using a clause in their contracts to retrospectively reduce the price of milk, including for that already supplied. “If you were supplying Murray Goulburn or Fontera you’d really be wondering why you are continuing to milk as they are offering less than the cost of production,” he says. Our local farmers have not had their prices slashed because the milk they produce is used for domestic high value added products, like cheese, flavoured milk and branded milk. Most of the Jamberoo Valley farmers supply Dairy Farmers Co-op, which sells it to Lion Nathan, with others selling to Parmalat (owners of the Pauls brand).
Most Berry farmers supply South Coast Dairy, a local co-op, which has recently geared up its operations and positioning as a premium brand. A couple of years ago, Kel Grey took the initiative to position The Pines as a micro-dairy, moving it from being a price taker to a price setter by selling its milk and gelato largely direct to the public. “It is the ones whose milk is being exported that are having the problems,” explains Mark Honey. “Some Gerrin- Mark Honey - one of the Valley’s fifth generation dairy farmers gong farmers supply Murray prices, but even if they did you they are always going to fight to Goulburn, and I expect they will couldn’t guarantee it would flow preserve the farm and the industry be under price pressures when their down the supply chain to the in the Valley,” he says. contracts come up for renegotiation farmer,” he says. “People do it for the love of their this year.” Mark believes the way the public animals and their farm. There is He sells all his milk to Lion Nahas stopped buying cheap home more to it for all of us than just than, rather than through the Dairy brand milk is showing farmers peo- financial rewards - either that or we Farmers Coop, at a negotiated fixed ple are aware and concerned about are bloody mad. price for all he can supply until what the supermarkets are doing. “Some observers tend to focus on 2018. “I wouldn’t sign a contract “Not just with milk but with fruit the value of our land, but it would that gave anyone the right to reduce and vegetables,” he says. be worth a hell of a lot more if we the price,” he says. “How can you As for the future, Mark sees the could subdivide it up. budget with that uncertainty?” current situation as “just another “Ironically, that was one of my As he sees it, the only way out is pressure on farmers” who are major concerns with the Shoalhaven if the milk price gets over the price already contending with less milk merger - I have no doubt they would of production. Just how that can be production in the unusually dry have approved subdivisions and achieved is the big question. season. we would have lost farming in the “Supermarkets need to lift their “While you have families farming Valley forever. Nobody wants that.”
Council election 2016 continued from page 1 ticket to increase their chances of getting in. Mark Honey and Andrew Sloan are definitely planning to run again. “I’ve got some unfinished business I want to attend to, including the Kiama town centre planning strategy and issues around the future development of Jamberoo and Gerringong,” says Councillor Honey. Councillor Sloan says, “Whilst I’ve found it frustrating and difficult at times, it has been a very worthwhile thing to do. “The core reason why I nominated last time was to do my bit to protect our unique rural character, and that is still under siege from the State Government as they continue to try and dis-empower local communities.” Dennis Seage announced his intention not to stand again after criticism of his comments on ANZAC Day. “Since then I have been approached by numerous people who asked me to stand again,” he says. “I have promised to give it a great deal of thought
while I’m on holiday, but I doubt that I will stand.” Mark Way intends to run again as he believes he has strong support from within the community and there are lots of projects that he would like to see get going. Gavin McClure says he is keen to run again but he hasn’t decided 100 per cent, “I am talking to like-minded people to gauge their interest in getting involved.” He says that it is disappointing residents are going to have to vote for the third time in five months, and believes the council election should have been held off until March next year. Council is to hold at least one candidate workshop in July, in conjunction with Local Government NSW. At time of going to print the dates were not yet set, so interested parties should contact Council for details. 3
Precious record of Gerringong’s past The launch of the end product of Gerringong and District Historical Society’s Then and Now project, brought together old and new Gerringong residents who are passionate about preserving a window into our past. The DVD has taken several years of meticulous research, and the cooperation of Gerringong’s pioneering families, to put together. Colin Sharpe and Ken Miller, cousins in their 90th year who have lived in Gerringong all their lives, launched the DVD. They gave an entertaining glimpse of life in Gerringong in their childhood, when you could hear the ring of the blacksmith’s hammer in Fern Street, and pass by the wheelwright’s shop. The Then and Now project was instigated by Kevin Jewell, who developed the idea of a walk through time, collected all the Then photos, took most of the Now photos and conducted extensive research into the history of Gerringong. The DVD consists of over 700 photographs organised into five chapters, with a historical commentary by Tony Sewell. Although Kevin Jewell is no longer living in Gerringong, and was unable to be present at the launch, President Helen McDermott read a letter from
him in which he said, “The final product now belongs to all of Gerringong to cherish and enjoy, for without the wonderful generosity of spirit displayed by the entire Gerringong Community, this project would not have been possible.” Details: Copies are available to purchase for $20 at Gerringong Newsagency, Kiama and Gerringong Libraries, and the Gerringong Museum (off Blackwood St), on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 pm.
Colin Sharpe, Helen McDermott and Ken Miller at the launch
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The wharf at Boat Harbour, c1885, from the Ken Miller Collection
The Kiama Bends, 1915, from the Hindmarsh collection
Have a good time for Paul
Meet the candidates vying for Gilmore As the country settles in for the longest Federal election campaign ever, Minnamurra Progress Association has organised the only opportunity to meet the five declared candidates for Gilmore. They are: Ann Sudmalis (Liberal), Fiona Phillips (Labor), Carmel McCallum (Greens), Steve Ryan (Christian Democratic) and Daniel Smith (21st Century). Anyone else wanting to throw their hat into the ring has until 9 June. The draw for ballot positions is likely to happen on 10 June. Gilmore is considered marginal, although a redistribution which incorporated the northern reaches of the electorate into the new seat of Whitlam (formerly Throsby) is thought to have increased Ann Sudmalis’ two party preferred margin to 3.8%, from 2.7%. The Liberal Party has held the
Once more our community is showing its support for a young family by raising money to help with on-going medical and financial expenses. Well respected Gerringong resident Paul Hazlewood is unable to work fulltime while receiving intensive treatment for bowel cancer. His friends at Gerringong Golf Club are organising a benefit golf day for Paul, donating all the entry fees collected. “Paul is a valued member of the Gerringong Golf Club and is a very competent and keen golfer,” says organizer Wendy Cutting. “A game of golf at our beautiful course will be an enjoyable way to support this young local family in need.” Other sporting clubs the Hazlewoods are involved with and their friends are hosting a night of live music, fingerfood by CMRI Gerringong, raffles, auctions and good times, under the banner of ‘Let the Night Roll On’. Many local businesses have shown their support through donations.
seat since 1996. Each of the five candidates will be invited to speak for six minutes about their experience, policies and plans for the area. There will then be open questions to the candidates for around 30 minutes, followed by the chance to speak oneon-one over coffee, tea and cakes. Details: Tues 1 June, 7.30pm sharp at the Progress Hall, Minnamurra Public School, Charles Ave
The next issue of The Bugle will put the spotlight on the candidates, to help voters get to know them and their policies.
Leagues Club impresses judges
Photos: Toby B. Styling
Tasting judges Adam Moore and Courtney Roulston, with chef Warren Jouannet and second year apprentice Lauren Nearly, and chief judge Julio Azzarello Left: The entrée of barramundi and corn
The Bugle was fortunate enough to be invited to the dinner prepared for the judges of the Chef’s Table competition at the Kiama Leagues Club. As previously reported,
the Club has been selected as one of twenty finalists in the competition, organised by ClubNSW. The competition is a unique way for clubs to showcase their chefs’ culinary talents and to promote their venue as a true dining destination.
Chief judge Julio Azzarello was impressed by the meal, which had to include particular ingredients, and said the Leagues Club was already a winner just making it to the Top 20, given the strength of the entries. The winning club will be announced on 25 July.
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Paul and Kim with their daughters
Golf Benefit Day Sat 18 June, tee off from 6.45-9am. Single stableford (groups of 4), open to players with a GA handicap. $20 entry. Book on 4234 3333 or drop in to the Club. Let the Night Roll On Sat 25 June, 6.30pm, Gerringong Town Hall. Bar facilities available. $45 tickets at www.trybooking.com/KZEA or call Lizzie on 0418 446 010 for tickets or to donate
New series of Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park will be the home of free local live music between 1 and 3pm on the first Sunday of the month between now and December, thanks to a new series of Music in the Park. For the second year, the Kiama Jazz and Blues Club is coordinating the series, with Kiama Municipal Council funding the event, and support from the Kiama and District Business Chamber. Club musical director Ross Eggleton says the laid-back concerts have proven a welcome addition to the Kiama live music scene. “Music in the Park is a wonderful opportunity to introduce free quality local music to people,” he says. “It is also great to have something to do in the winter months.” While the Jazz Club curates the music, the acts can be of any music genre and style. The first concert of the series is on Sunday 5 June. If you miss that, the Kiama and District Business Chamber has organized a special concert for the Sunday of the June Long Weekend, from noon til 3pm. Details: For more information about Music in the Park, visit kiamaculturenetwork.wordpress.com, kiama,nsw.gov.au or like Kiama Jazz and Blues on Facebook.
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Recently returned from his NSW Premier's Teaching Scholarship to the US to learn more about DNA, citizen science and Big History, Darcy Moore is going to share his interest in the latter at the Kiama and District Historical Society’s next Talk. Big History is an emerging academic discipline which examines history from the Big Bang to the present. At the school where he teaches, Darcy has been working on a project where students study 13.8 billion
years of history and have their DNA analysed as part of the course to learn about their ancestors' route out of Africa. He will explain how it is possible to do the same thing independently, online. Details: Sat 18 June, 2.30pm, Family History Centre under library. $5
Don’t miss this Cake Stall We’ve had the inside word from Col Rathbone to make sure we don’t miss the famous Friends of Blue Haven Cake Stall on Saturday 18 June, 9-noon. It’s not just homemade cakes you can look forward to, but jams, sauces, relishes and chutneys. “Our members have been hard at work creating many mouth watering delicacies for you, so come along and take home your share of these delights,” he says.
Feeding support group starts up so on !
Flowers for All Occasions Weddings & Events Gift Hampers Prop Hire Flower School & Workshops
South Coast Stockist of CHALK PAINTTM by Annie Sloan FREE Demonstration Saturday 18 June 11am at the Studio. Book an Annie Sloan Workshop on or before 18 June and receive 10% off
Let’s talk about Big History
Mothers with young babies are encouraged to come along to meetings of the new Breastfeeding Friendly Kiama Support Group. The meetings, held at the Library on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from June (10.30-noon), will be facilitated by breastfeeding educators providing advice, information and support on all types of feeding. Partners, friends and grandparents also welcome to come along.
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Not unexpectedly, the winner of the inaugural Australian FootGolf Open was Matías Perrone from Buenos Aires (pictured with the trophy at Vivid), with his compatriot Sebastián Pelliccioni coming second. The other four placegetters were from Sydney. While a good crowd of spectators came out for a look at this new game and it attracted 30 competitors, only one South Coast resident entered, Aaron Fuz from Nowra. Organisers are keen to hold the Open at Jamberoo Golf Club again next year, preferably in November. This will give local footballers plenty of time to hone their skills in this new game, and take a home town advantage.
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Recognising carers
Red Cross Fun Run gets into its stride
Spurred on by the success of last year’s June long weekend fun run, this year’s challenge from the Red Cross to ‘set your pace for the human race’ includes a new 18km distance. The President of the Kiama branch of the Red Cross, Heidi Smith, says competitor numbers have doubled in the first two years of the event and this year they are hoping for over 1,000 entrants. “There will be the 5 kilometre and 9 kilometre events again this year, as well as a new 18 kilometre run,” she says. “With the new distance, there is not only something for the fun-runners or walkers but also be a genuine test for competitive runners.” “With Council support, and the beauty of the Kiama Coast Walk, we hope to build the run into something everyone will want to do,” says Heidi. “Who knows? In the next few years the Kiama Fun Run may even rival the City to Surf!”
Nominations for the 2016 NSW Carers Awards are now open. Ten awards are available for individuals and organisations, with nominations closing at midnight on 10 July. See www.careforacarer. nsw.gov.au/carersawards
Details: Sun 12 June 5km: 9am start, Bombo > Surf Beach, $20 9km: 9am start, Minnamurra > Surf Beach, $20 Children $10; Family $50 18km: 8am start, Surf Beach > Minnamurra > Surf Beach, $30 Register at Kiama Tourism
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Apprentice chef opportunity Kiama Leagues Club is seeking a first year apprentice chef, eager to establish a career in the club dining and function industry. You will need to be an enthusiastic and keen learner, able to balance work in our bistro and function kitchen as well as the requirements of the trade course. To apply for this position please email your resume to the Club CEO, Mr Peter Wright: pwright@kiamaleagues.com.au
$100,000 to help improve Minnamurra River Implementation of the Minnamurra Estuary Management Plan, adopted by Council last year, relies on grants being obtained to fund the work needed. South East Local Land Services has just been awarded a grant of $98,930 for core improvements to the river through coral tree removal, weeding, fencing, and revegetation, as well as community engagement exercises. Amongst other things, the habitat and feeding grounds of the threatened Myotis Macropus (Micro Fishing Bat) will be protected and improved.
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Gerringong Tennis Club to be wheelchair accessible The final piece of the puzzle to make Gerringong Tennis Club able to host wheelchair tournaments is now possible, thanks to the latest $25,000 grant. “Our club has worked tirelessly over the last few years to upgrade our facilities to make them disabled friendly,” says President Michelle Quine. The courts have been upgraded, a deck and ramp built and a sliding door installed. “With this latest grant we are going to upgrade our toilets to make them disabled friendly and finish off our current works,” she says. The money was handed over by the Premier himself, who was in the area to inspect the Foxground and Berry by-pass project, which is approaching its halfway point. The road is due to be completed mid-2018.
Gareth Ward MP and Premier Mike Baird with Gerringong Tennis Club’s Michelle Quine, Judy Hunt, Romy Speering and Trish Rosa
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Time to celebrate our wine region
The Shoalhaven Winter Wine Festival attracts bigger and bigger crowds each year, as it becomes a major drawcard over the long weekend. Eight of the nine wineries involved are within an hour’s drive of Kiama – making it hard to choose which one or easier to visit all, depending on your outlook. Food and music is a big part of the Festival, with Two Figs (shown above) bringing back roaming jazz band Hot Potato to entertain the crowd and Penny Hartgerink performing at Gerringong’s Roselea Vineyard on Sunday. For a program, see shoalhavencoastwine. com.au or the Visitors Centre.
NSW Seniors Card holders after greener energy now have greater access to 100% carbon neutral power. The State Government’s Powershop deal offers Seniors Card holders: • A sign-up credit when switching electricity to Powershop • Free bill comparison to help seniors choose the best deal • Access to 100% carbon neutral energy that is certified against National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) requirements at no additional cost to customers • No lock-in contracts or exit fees. Powershop was named as the Greenest Electricity Retailer in Australia in 2014 and 2015 by the Greenpeace Green Electricity Guide.
Back to Kiama weekend for Knights footballers 102 and still going strong, the Kiama Knights Rugby League team is inviting all its old boys and people associated with the club to its Back to Kiama gatherings on the long weekend. It starts with a Meet the Players event at the Leagues Club on Saturday, 11 June from 2-6pm. Then on the Sunday, everyone will be down to cheer on the Knights playing NowraBomaderry. Some Old Boys will be out on the paddock between the Reserve and First grade matches, to show they’ve still got it (or not). Amongst other great old players, Shaun Timmins, ex-Kangaroo/NSW/Dragons player is expected to be coming along for the reunion. Josh Morris’ selection in this year’s State of Origin team will be a hot topic, no doubt.
Details: To find out more about the Powershop offer, Seniors Card holders should call 1800 929 919 or visit the website at www.powershop.com.au/ seniors-card-nsw
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Issues in law By Kathryn Telford, Carter Ferguson Solicitors
The touchy subject of wills Do you feel you have been left out of a will or should have received a bigger share of the estate? You may be able to make a claim for provision or further provision from an estate if you are an eligible person under the Succession Act NSW. Claims must generally be made within 12 months of the death of the testator. To be successful in your claim, you must first establish eligibility as: 1. a person who was the wife or husband of the deceased person at the time of their death 2. a person with whom the deceased person was living in a de facto relationship at the time of their death 3. a child of the deceased person or the child of a domestic relationship being conducted at the time of death 4. a former wife or husband of the deceased person 5. a person who was, at any particular time, wholly or partly dependent on the deceased person, who is a grandchild of the deceased person or a member of the household of a deceased person 6. a person with whom the deceased person was living in a close relationship at the time of their death. The next step is to identify if you have been left with adequate provision. Recently the Court upheld a will where the testator had carefully considered how to divide her estate, leaving her children a ‘sizeable’ deposit to buy a property as she had promised them and the balance of her estate to third parties. The children’s claim for a bigger share of the estate failed. The adequacy of the amount left will be determined by the Court and the needs of the claimants will be considered. If the Court determines that the amount left to you in an estate is adequate your claim will fail. It is always important that you obtain legal advice in relation to any potential claim.
Out & about At the
Leagues Club’s Biggest Morning Tea Over two hundred people attended the Biggest Morning Tea held at the Leagues Club, proving they are on to a winner with the Sunday timeslot. Apart from the delicious spread and endless cups of tea, there were psychic readings, massages and stalls from local businesses to add to the atmosphere. Donations of prizes and food for the event helped the Club raise over $1800 for the Cancer Council. Les Rogers, Helen Stirling, Marilyn Jarrett and Terry Beavan
Natalie Costa with Barb Parkes
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Lorraine Crane, Carol Dunbar, Cheryl Spindler and Bev Burgess
Thanks to David Finlay for taking photos for us at these two events.
Angela Miller of My Room and Janelle Fowler of Rose Valley Florist
Denise Newton with Sue Mainey
At the Dogs’ Day Out Dog lovers braved the cold and damp conditions to attend Council’s 2nd Annual Dogs’ Day Out.
Winter Warmer Special normally $199, now $99 - saving $100 Dry body brushing of your back with back exfoliation then milk infusion with hot stones. Followed by 45 min hot stone massage. then finished off with a 30 min express facial.
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 1. Upmarket English six cylinder ford from 1960s; Circular diagram in astrology 4. Someone who fails to meet a financial deadline; Down and out 8. Very young mammal 11. Timber barrier constructed around the backyard (6,5) 12. Licensed establishment 14. Conjunction indicating alternative 15. Quick sweet bread baked in cup shaped pan 17. Toilet in Britain 19. Prison cell on a ship 20. Hove 21. NSW Victoria border is on which bank of the Murray River? 22. Small rocks 24. Worn on a foot under a shoe 26. City upon which plutonium bomb was dropped in 1945 28. Capital of Tasmania 30. Cooked slice of bread 31. Female ogre 33. Usually timber upon which goods are stacked and transported 34. Nineteenth letter of Greek alphabet 35. Strip of leather 37. Dry the dishes with this (3,5) 39. Room in roof 40. Structure with roof only, where one parks the car 42. Preposition 43. Core of ancient empire known as Persia 44. Cetacean 46. Major character in Wind in the Willows 48. Female chicken 49. Mostly terrestrial salamander 51. Marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking 52. Australian destroyer in collision off Jervis Bay (1,1,1,1,7)
DOWN 2. Intra Ocular Pressure (1,1,1) 3. Major Street in Melbourne and Kiama 4. Scandinavian Language
5. Leguminous plant grown for hay 6. Nick name of the poet Patterson 7. Tennis: Unplayable Serve 9. Coldest continent 10. First man on the moon 13. Name of the upper house in NSW parliament 16. People who believe that all statements in the bible are literally true 18. Species of tree harvested on the South Coast in early days 23. Device with rungs or steps to gain access to higher things 25. Programmable device 27. Generates AC electricity in a car 29. Slang for a carton of beer cans 32. Beef cooked or served in sour cream sauce 35. Cylindrical tower used for storage of grain 36. Surname of Kiama’s mayor 37. Untidy woman 38. Australia’s favourite meat
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2 - 5pm 41. Small pedal operated pleasure boat 45. Truncheon 47. Napoleon’s isle of exile 50. An infusion, or a cup of ---
The Bugle crossword is compiled by Stephen Law
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Postcard home I recently completed a 12 day journey of personal discovery through the wilderness, travelling with 11 other young people aged 15-17. Accompanied by two Outward Bound Australia instructors, we explored the rugged beauty of Mt Buffalo National park. Each day presented new challenges: navigating to the top of Mt McLeod; caving; white water rafting; creating an overnight shelter from a bivouac sheet; hiking with all our possessions and equipment on our back; or simply getting up before sunrise. The mornings were cool, everywhere damp with dew. Several mornings we woke to find ourselves enveloped in mist. Living in the bush made me appreciate the beauty of sunrise and sunset, something I had not taken time to observe very often. The bush revealed some
Help Ken get published If you’d like to share your travel story, send your postcard home (even when you are back) to emailthebugle@gmail.com
amazing treasures, trees with girths of 14 metres. There were difficulties along the way; pushing less able participants up steep hills, leeches, mosquitoes, rain and learning to cook couscous! Spending 24hrs solo, I occupied myself with the task of building a double storey shelter with a plastic sheets, a few pieces of rope and
material from the surrounding bush. As the rain set in that night I was warm and dry on the first floor of my dwelling. Living in the elements and without technology takes you back to the basics; food, water and shelter. It has made me appreciate the simple things in life and the importance of people around me.
I’ve come home with a feeling of achievement and excited by the new friendships I have made (that’s me on the far left above). I highly recommend the Snowy Mountain Navigator Program. Thank you to my sponsors, Minnamurra Lions Club. This was a fantastic experience and one I will always remember. Jake Cleal-Cook
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We’ve had an unusual request from our occasional columnist, Ken Methold. Over to Ken: Amazon has a new publishing company, Kindle Scout. It works like a usual commercial publisher but instead of only one or two people deciding if a title should be published, the public gets a say after provisional acceptance. My new historical mystery story, The Missing Baronet – the first in a projected series – has been provisionally accepted. Whether publication goes ahead depends on the public response. By supporting me and this new style of publishing you will be helping not only me but thousands of authors who are weary of dealing with the traditional publishers who will only accept submissions from literary agents and then keep us waiting for up to nine months before making a decision. If accepted, they publish the book about a year later, don’t promote it and it has a life of about six weeks. Kindle Scout decide in 30 days whether to publish or not, buy the e-book rights for only five years, leave all other rights with the author, and then if there are lots of nominations, they publish and pay advance royalties immediately It’s truly a fantastic idea and for many novelists it is a real game changer. I’d be most grateful if Bugle readers gave my book a little help. You do not have to buy anything or make any commitment. You do not even have to read the book! To nominate The Missing Baronet by Ken Methold, please do the following: 1. Go to kindlescout.amazon.com 2. Select the cover of my book 3. Click on Nominate. This will take you to a log in page for Amazon. 4. Log in. You need to do this to a) identify yourself as a person and not a robot, and b) prevent multiple entries. 5. If you want to read some sample chapters this is when you can do this. If having read them you have a change of mind, you can simply un-nominate the book. If the book gets enough votes and is published you will be offered a free copy as a thank you for your support.