The Bugle 21 November 2015
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
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Council stands united against mega-mansion DA Robby Ingham, former high end fashion retailer and heir to the Ingham chicken fortune, has had his Development Application to build on his land on the first headland south of Gerringong township rejected. The size and scale of the proposal, and its positioning on the wrong side of the foreshore building line, left Council with no alternative. As Mayor Brian Petschler says, “I’ve been in local government since 1962, and I’ve not seen a DA that so blatently disregards state laws and local government requirements.” The 40ha site is subject to a registered building envelope, which specifies where all dwellings or ancillary buildings can be located. The DA proposes a two storey, 10 bedroom principal dwelling with an overall floor area, including pool house, garages and verandahs, of 3,927m2 (an acre in old speak), There is also a manager’s quarters, a tennis court and pavilion, two swimming pools, a barn and stables compound, a farm shed, two dams and access roads. To précis its 50 page report on the application, Council believes the proposal does meet the aims of the NSW coastal protection legislation (SEPP 71) or its environmental management zoning due to the siting,
bulk, scale and size of the overall development. Under Kiama Council’s Local Environment Plan (LEP), the dams are not permitted; neither is the large exercise area which effectively turns the stables compound into an equestrian centre. The proposal also goes against a raft of objectives and performance controls in Kiama’s Development Control Plan. The full report is available on the Council’s website, in the Business Papers for its November meeting. Nearby landowner Professor Roger Collins addressed the Public Access meeting on the matter, as well as reading a letter from immediate neighbour Eng Lee. Amongst other things, the letter from Mr Lee said, “In the DA approved for my proposed residence, I adhered to the allotted building envelope, designed a house that is fitting into the environment (as acknowledged by Kiama Council), discussed the plans with my neighbours and was incredibly considerate as to the height of the building. The above DA does not take any of those considerations into mind.” Professor Collins raised the prospect of Mr Ingham moving the decision up to the Land and Environment Court (LEC). “It is very difficult to un-
Inside this issue Developing a vision for central Kiama p 3
The manager’s quarters are located within the registered building envelope.
Major building repairs on Manning St p3
This line indicates the edge of foreshore building line. The majority of the buildings are past that line, rather than the registered building envelope.
derstand either how the owners purchased this property without adequate research into the constraints on building that applied under the provisions of SEPP 71 or the Local Environment Plan, or alternatively that they believed they could override long standing laws and provisions that apply to this zone,” he said. “If this DA is rejected by
The Waratah March: Remembering Bill and his mates p4
Above: The eastern elevation of the proposed dwelling
Councillors and the applicant proceeds to the LEC, Council can be assured of very strong community support for your decision on a scale and strength which on a previous occasion successfully opposed the proposed caravan park in Gerringong.”
Note from the Editor As you will see, this issue of The Bugle is jam packed with local news so much so we’ve had to leave some things out. It’s a good time to announce that thanks to growing support by local advertisers the next issue will be 50% bigger!
Young artists shine p5
What’s on?
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Every Wednesday
28 November
4 December
Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 3-6pm
Kiama Makers and Growers Market, 9-2pm Black Beach
Pics and Flicks: Wild Tales Gerringong Town Hall, 7.30 for 8pm, $10 Cinema Under the Stars Free fringe event of the Fairgrounds Festival, from 6.30, Berry Showgrounds. See website for details.
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Til 27 November Combined Christmas Card Shop Old Council Chambers, 10-4pm
21 November Gerringong Village Market In and around Gerringong Town Hall International Games Day Kiama Library
29 November Steel City Strings (see right) Waratah March Gerringong (see p 4) Jamberoo Village Markets, Reid Park, 9-2pm Friends of Kiama Library Cook Book Sale (see p 4)
30 November Waratah March Kiama (see p 4)
22 November
1 December
Dan Sultan Boyd Education Centre, Bundanon, 5-7pm $40
Waratah March Jamberoo (see p 4)
Local musician to perform at home Kiama’s Shaun Warden will be playing with the Steel City Strings when they perform at The Pavilion at the end of the month. Shaun, a violinist with the Brandenburg Orchestra, was guided during the early years of his development by Kiama High school music teacher Graham Deans, before studying at the Australian Institute of Music, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and in Europe. “I am very proud to be a part of the Steel City Strings ensemble concert series,” says Shaun. “Our program showcases some of the finest musical talent the area has to offer, and some of the most beautiful music written
5 December Fairgrounds Festival Berry Showgrounds, $125
6 December Rohn Family Concert Christ Church, 2pm 1 Terralong St $30 Tickets from the Visitors Centre Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park, 1-3pm
Subversive satire in short sharp bites Pics and Flicks next film is Wild Tales. According to The Guardian’s reviewer, ‘the anthology of tales of revenge is a splendidly anarchic portrait of a world on the verge of a nervous breakdown’. Sounds like fun. Online review site Rotten Tomatoes’ concensus of the Argentinean film is: ‘Wickedly hilarious and delightfully deranged, Wild Tales is a subversive satire that doubles as a uniformly entertaining anthology film.’ Details: Fri 4 December, Gerringong Town Hall, 7.30 for 8pm. Supper available afterwards. $10 or an annual subscription of 11 films for $60.
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for string orchestra. It is just so wonderful to have these sorts of groups performing in the area where I grew up.” His mother Jennifer Stewart admires his passion for his music. “We were never in a financial position to pay for violin lessons, but that never stopped him. He did odd jobs and delivered pamphlets to the local area to pay for the lessons… he was also fortunate enough to receive a scholarship from the local CWA,” she says with pride. “All through his career he never gave up even when the odds were
stacked against him. “He is not only a lover of music and the violin, he is also a fighter to make his dreams happen.” Details: 29 Nov, 2pm, The Pavilion Kiama. Tickets $25/$20 from trybooking.com/JOBF or ph 0467 869 478
Meditating from the heart Free weekly Heartfulness Meditations commenced in Kiama and Gerringong this week. That’s right, free. We’ve been assured there are no catches. They are being organised by Carolyn Smith, who has been following this mediation practice for the last eight years and wants to share its benefits with others. “I find it really has made a difference to me in terms of general physical wellness and an overall sense of wellbeing, both at the emotional and spiritual levels,” she says. “The focus of the meditation is on the heart, rather than a thought, a breath or indeed the navel! The heart is central to our being and being heartful encourages compassion and self-awareness.” If you want to check it out beforehand, go to heartfulness.org Details: Mondays 7.30pm at the Kiama Netball Clubhouse (behind the Kiama Fire Station in Terralong St) Wednesdays 10.30am at the CWA Hall, 70 Shoalhaven St Fridays 7.30pm at Werri Beach Progress Hall, Pacific Ave, Werri Beach
All out for the building repairs
Following their victory in a six year battle in the Supreme Court, the owners’ corporation of 87 Manning St has commenced 7-8 months of repair work on the apartment building overlooking Surf Beach. “The bones of the building are good,” says strata manager Tom Gablonski of Regional Strata NSW. “But there is so much structural repair work to be done, such as repairing cracks, waterproofing etc, that the best thing to do was vacate the units.” Scheduling the work in an efficient way would have been much more difficult with people in residence. He is putting off his
retirement to see the matter through to completion. There are twenty-four apartments in the building, most of which are owned by investors. The home owner’s warranty claim was for structural defects originating in its construction ten years ago by Kraljevo builders. It is understood that another building built by them in Kiama also suffered serious problems. The ground floor restaurant, Olive & Vine, is not affected by the repairs and continues to operate as usual. The repair work is being undertaken by local builder, Talon Constructions.
Kiama fighting to be Fit for the Future
Go ahead for urban design competition
Kiama Council has submitted its response to the IPART Fit for the Future Report, confident it can introduce measures to make it meet all the necessary criteria to remain an independent council. The initial assessment showed Kiama meeting the Scale & Capacity thresholds, but not passing all of the financial criteria. Mayor Brian Petschler believes that the initial assessment was largely due to an overly conservative way of accounting for non-cash items, such as depreciation of roads, compared to other councils. “We have a consultant in to look at all the factors at play, as they could make a big difference to the way our ratios turn out,” he says. The Government is yet to outline the next stage of the process.
What would central Kiama look like if its current ad hoc approach to development was replaced by a clear vision of where it was heading? Imagine what could replace the Council’s Administration Centre if it moved from its prime site? Councillor Mark Honey is excited that Council has endorsed a visionary idea by the Economic Development Committee to hold an urban design competition. “Other towns that have launched such competitions have had great success in generating ideas and solutions of great value to them,” says Kim Bray, Council’s Manager of Strategic Planning. Both Honey and Bray are on a subcommittee that will now design and draft the scope of the competition to rethink the Kiama East precinct. They will be joined by Sandy Rendel (who suggested the idea), Patrick Mahedy and Council’s Economic Development Manager Megan Hutchison. The Kiama East precinct includes the harbour, and the area east of the railway line and south to Bong Bong St. “The idea is to come up with a masterplan for the area so that any future development builds towards the vision we want to achieve,” explains Councillor Honey. The sub-committee will now establish the parameters of the competition by Christmas so the competition can be launched early in the year. It is already understood the parameters will include a cost neutral reloca-
Kiama Tourism to get more back-up funding In September 2014, Kiama Council opted to take $157,000 out of its contribution to Kiama Tourism and use this money, and more, to appoint its own Strategic Tourism Manager. Since that time, Council has relented on its hard line stance and gave an extra $25,000 in funding to Kiama Tourism. After the November Council meeting, it seems it is necessary for Council to extend further, as yet unspecified, funding to the industry body to ensure its survival. Councillor Reilly, who moved the motion, explains his about turn, “For this area, tourism is the biggest, most profitable and
important industry. Previous issues between Council and the Board of Tourism have, in my view, been resolved. Now is the time to act in a positive way to support this most vital industry.” Jamie Warren, Chair of the board of Kiama Tourism welcomes the move, “Kiama Tourism has achieved a great deal over the past twelve months and we are all working extremely hard to ensure we achieve the best results possible for tourism in our region. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Kiama Council and sincerely thank it for this additional support.”
Local Business Chamber opens hub facility The Kiama & District Business Chamber has launched a new initiative by opening a Small Business Hub for members to use as a ‘hot office’. The Hub, which will provide members with access to meeting rooms, business equipment and a quiet place to regroup, is seen as a practical way to support local business people. The Hub, and the Chamber’s new office, are located at 66 Manning St, most recently occupied by The Independent. The official opening will be on Friday 27 November. 3
Councillor Mark Honey and Council’s Kim Bray
tion of Council to another location and protection of heritage aspects of the area, including the showground. With a masterplan also being needed for the town centre, it is possible that the competition may be extended to cover the whole of the Kiama CBD.
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Our villages remember our own: Centenary of the Waratah March The organisation of the reenactment of the Waratah March continues apace with more and more people wanting to be involved in marking its centenary. As outlined in the last edition of The Bugle, the Waratah March was a WWI recruitment drive which encouraged men to volunteer in patriotic fervour as the march progressed to Sydney. The re-enactment will follow the same path as the original Waratahs, travelling from Nowra to Sutherland. The March will arrive in Gerringong by steam train on its first day, Sunday
29 November. People are encouraged to meet the train on its arrival at 1.30pm, and march to the War Memorial for a service. Unfortunately, the roadworks on the Belinda St bridge means participants will have to file across the temporary pedestrian bridge. The following day, the Kiama March will leave the Showground at 10am, with a service at the Memorial Arch at 10.30am. On Tuesday, there will be a march and service at Jamberoo at 10.30am. Members of the public are urged to be involved either as marchers or spectators.
Below: Organiser Clyde Poulton and his team meet the Premier on Remembrance Day
There is a poignant story of a Waratah recruit from Jamberoo, told by his nephew Geoff Roach. Bill Gibson was born in August 1895 and lived on the corner of Allowrie St and Golden Valley Rd. The March went right past his house. The 20 year old labourer joined the March to Sydney and by April 1916 was sailing to Suez as a member of the 1st Battalion, alongside other Kiama soldiers: John Edwards, William Bedford, Jamberoo’s son, Bill Gibson Cyril Brandon, Richard Cooke, Joseph Cooper, Claude Edwards, Lance Edwards, Ernest Fisher, John Hanrahan, John Henderson, Alfred Hinde, Alfred King, Ernest Lucas, Richard McDonald, William Ranyard, Thomas Simpson, Henry Warner and Henry Warren. In July, he joined his Battalion in France. Bill Gibson died along side fellow Kiama soldiers Henry Warren and John Hanrahan at Poziers, just shy of his 21st birthday. Also dying of wounds a few days later were other Kiama locals who had joined the Waratah March: Richard McDonald, Ernest Fisher and Joseph Cooper. This battle saw six of the twenty three Waratahs from Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo killed, with another seven dying later from wounds sustained there. The story Geoff Roach tells of the uncle he never met is of his mother (Bill’s sister) keeping a wall of their lounge as a memorial to her much loved brother. The photo of a young soldier in an oval frame was there to ensure he was always part of the family. Lest we forget. Geoff, his mate Max Brennan and others helped to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Waratah March in 2005.
Kiama has voice in new business advisory council Long regarded as the most powerful woman in the Illawarra, Janine Cullen OAM is the inaugural President of Illawarra Business Chamber's new Illawarra Regional Advisory Council. Since graduating from Kiama High, Ms Cullen has worked for more than 30 years in the media, public relations, event management and marketing. Her firm, JC - The Power of One, lever-
ages off her extensive local knowledge and understanding of the civic, business and general Illawarra community. Shortly after her election she visited Kiama to attend the local Chamber's annual Mayoral Breakfast, which also included a briefing by research group IBIS Consulting. Carter Ferguson’s Deb Langton and Kiama Business Chamber President Marie
Janine Cullen OAM
Beikmanis are also on the Regional Advisory Council.
You can never have too many cookbooks Following a generous departing gift by Elise Pascoe, Friends of Kiama Library are having a special cookbook sale in Kiama Library on Saturday 28 November from 9.30-2pm. A wide variety of expertly chosen and cared for cookery books will be available at bargain prices. Perfect for an attractive Christmas gift or to add to your own collection.
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Kiama Men’s Shed or Santa’s workshop? Throughout the year, the 60 or so members of the Kiama Men's Shed have been busy making a variety of wooden toys, including bi-planes, trains, hobby horses, jeeps, helicopters, doll’s cradles, jet planes and impressive multi-storey carparks. All of these handmade toys, and some minor bird traps, will be on sale for very reasonable prices at the next Kiama Seaside Market in perfect time for Christmas. Last year they sold out quickly, so our tip is to get
in early so not to miss out. The Men’s Shed initiative has quickly won a special status in communities across Australia. The Kiama Men’s Shed meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-3pm, at their building on the corner of Manning and Bong Bong Sts. New members are always welcome.
Young artists shine Congratulations to Kiama High’s Georgina Farrar, Drew Mathiesen, Harrison Rainnie (left) and Rachael Thiering (top) for being nominated for ARTEXPRESS. ARTEXPRESS is the annual exhibition of exemplary artworks created by students in the HSC in Visual Arts. News of whether the works have been selected by curators to be exhibited at the NSW Art Gallery and other regional galleries is due soon. Harrison’s stage design for his Drama project has also been selected to be displayed in the foyer of the Seymour Centre when the Best of Drama acts perform. Elenud Price has also been nominated for her Dance in the best of Call Back.
Details: Look for their stall on Sunday 29 November at the Kiama Seaside Market, Black Beach
Celebrate Go Donate to the Christmas Giving Tree The Mayor’s Christmas Giving Tree has already attracted Fishing Day donations of gifts for distribution to local children whose
Finding somewhere to park all those caravans and boats Council is to investigate the feasibility of utilising the old tip site at Gerroa as a secure storage centre for caravans and boats. The issue has arisen with the number of people who are currently illegally parking these on footpaths. The proposal would require a change to the Local Environment Plan, which is currently under review. Such storage premises are not currently permissible in any zone in Kiama.
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Sunday 6 December is the inaugural NSW Go Fishing Day. A family fun event is to be held at Greys Beach on the Shoalhaven River at Nowra, but if you can't get there you can still enter in a competition to win one of 50 Shimano rod and reel fishing combos (worth over $350). To participate, just take a photo of you fishing or collecting litter from your local fishing spot on that day and email it to gofishing.nsw@dpi.nsw. gov.au by midnight 9 Dec.
families are registered with charities. Gifts are welcome for newborns to 14 year olds, with a particular need for donations for the 10-14 year age group. Details: Gifts can be left at the Council Administration Centre or Kiama Library until 10 December. Council asks for your gifts to remain unwrapped, so that the charities involved can sort them into their appropriate age groups.
Details: More info at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ fisheries
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Out & about At the 25th CMRI Gerringong Quilt Show
Remembering the Class of 75 The Kiama High School Reunion (40 years post HSC) was held at the Kiama Bowling Club, with around 40 old classmates attending. Some travelled from as far away as Whyalla and Glenelg in South Australia, while most have never left. Speeches were made by Janet Muller and Garry Norman, the 1975 School Captains.
This year’s Quilt Show was the best yet, with the display of quilts and wall hangings creating a sea of colour at Gerringong Town Hall. The CMRI used the occasion of this major fundraiser to make Dawn Miller a Life Member.
Cheryl Harris, Ngaire Brennan and Jan Stewart
Diane Brown, Helen Martul and Steve Bennett
Right: Kim Peters, Jenny Sheehan and Christine Morrison Far right: Bill Wilson, Ian Killmore and Dave Wilson Foundation and Life Members Mena Sharpe (left) Marj O'Keeffe (centre) and Joyce Sharpe (right) cutting the cake at the Friday night celebration.
At the opening of Kiama Pops! Kiama’s burgeoning arts scene was in evidence at the official opening of an exhibition of Kiama-inspired pop art by Jamie Cole and Bexta (aka Becky Guggisberg). It celebrates old and new icons of the area and is well worth a visit to the Old Fire Station.
Kiama Downs Surgery Dr George Goor is very pleased to announce Dr Eliza Butt has joined the Kiama Downs Surgery. We feel Eliza's traditional family values and modern medical approach is the perfect fit for our small and caring team.
Merelyn Pearce (centre) with twin sisters Elizabeth Spanner of Goolwa SA (left) and Jan Mahon of Jamberoo (right), who included the show in their birthday weekend together.
Becky Guggisberg with Ann Sullivan and Janelle Mattila.
Passing through Pamela De Putron delighted friends with a flying visit to Kiama on her recent trip back from England. She and her husband Alan now live in Eastbourne, but remember their time in Kiama fondly. Alan, a civil engineer in his seventies, has just taken on another road building assignment in Nepal.
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Congratulations to Kiama High’s Nicholas Hassler who was named this year’s Illawarra Schools’ Excellence in Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year - Student with Disabilities. He has been at the school since Year 7 and graduates his Year 12 this year.
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 1. Imp (8) 5. NSW rugby team (8) 8. Needed; required (9) 10. Heart …… (5) 12. Speed limit on the Kiama Bends (6) 14. Unborn animal (5) 15. Australia’s first saint (4,8) 16. To consume food (3) 17. Tall building feature; fort (5) 18. Enter water from a height (4) 21. Make-up (9) 26. Walking aimlessly (9) 27. Food cupboard (6) 29. “Consider this day ……” (6) 31. Keeps glasses on (3) 32. New taxi (4) 32. So called death cult (4) 33. Keep level (7)
DOWN 20. Comfortable spot for watching 13 (8) 22. Making no sense (8) 23. Current prime minister (8) 24. Blood sucking character (7) 25. Unpaid professional assistant (6) 28. For holding 14 (4) 30. Chess piece (4)
Last issue’s solution
This crossword is by Cathy and Steve Law
1. Columbus’ new world (5,7) 2. Annual commemoration (11) 3. Part of a curve (3) 4. Muscly (5) 6. Creative spirit (6) 7. Indian attire (5) 9. Hang down (3) 11. Flying insect (9) 13. Idiot box (10) 14. Popular gift; bee attractors (7) 19. Calgary ……… (8)
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Postcard home On Top of the World! We recently returned from a wonderful trip along the coast of Norway, sailing from Bergen and heading north across the Arctic Circle and almost to the Russian border. The scenery was exceptional, the autumn colours beautiful, and the changing season brought the first snow, appearing as icing sugar dusting on the huge granite mountains. One excursion from our voyage was to NordKapp (North Cape) - the most northern point on the European continent. We disembarked in Honningsvag on a beautiful clear blue sky day. Feeling very pleased with the weather we drove onwards to the Cape, however with the onset of a snowstorm we became quite anxious. On our arrival the storm had passed - the weather was calm and it was lightly snowing! The second snowfall of the season! Our Cape visit included the Visitor’s Centre, well equipped for tourists with a huge gift shop, café and restaurant. There is also a Panoramic film showing, a museum, a chapel and information displays to view. We also had time to pose with the Steel Globe Monument that marks the Cape and to walk to a far vantage point for photographs. I have known others to visit this isolated peninsular and they were unable to stand up due to the forceful wind, while others have seen no more than a few meters in front of them due to fog. As we arrived back at the dock, our lovely Norwegian guide Bob, said “Today you have been weely, weely, weely, weely lucky to have visited the Cape in such great conditions.” We were also “weely weely” lucky to view the Northern Lights - more than five nights on our voyage! A truly unforgettable experience and a phenomenon to behold. To share something interesting from your travels, just get in touch: emailthebugle@gmail.com
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Forgot to nominate your local hero? Kiama Council has extended the nomination deadline for its Australia Day and Achievement Awards to Monday 30 November. The categories for the Australia Day Awards are: ♦ Citizen of the Year ♦ Young Citizen of the Year ♦ Sports Award ♦ Community Arts Award. The nomination period has also been extended for Council Achievement Awards for: ♦ Service to the Environment ♦ Community Achievement ♦ Youth Achievement. Nominations will be judged by a community panel in December. Details: Nomination forms are available from kiama.nsw.gov.au or from the Administration Centre or by phoning 4232 0444