The Bugle 18 November 2017
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Book remembers Hospital as heart of the community Spurred on by the affection shown at the Open Day to farewell Kiama Hospital, a group of people involved with the Hospital during its heyday have put together a book to preserve the story for future generations. Margaret Raison, Dot Hall, Pat Smylie, Margaret Childs, Marj Fretwell, Gerry McInerny and Lorraine Ettingshausen formed a committee, and in a remarkably short period have compiled a social history. Co-operation and assistance from former Kiama District Hospital staff, the general community and associated services has resulted in a wealth of information regarding the hospital including nursing, medical, domestic and ancillary staff, Hospital directors, the Kiama Ambulance, Voluntary Home Nursing Service, Kiama Hospital Auxiliary, service clubs and the community effort to avert its closure in 1992. Lorraine Ettingshausen worked as a registered nurse at the Hospital from 1965-83. “Margaret Raisen rang me up the day after they demolished the hospital and said we have to write something down or people will forget about it,” she says. “We are presenting it as our recollections, not a great historical record, so that in 20 years time people will
know how important it was.” Mrs Ettingshausen has contributed some articles on her time in the operating theatres, but says the real heart of the Hospital was the maternity ward, Birralee, built in 1951. “Some of the nurses who worked in Birralee delivered two generations of babies. “Being a Birralee baby was quite an an event. In collecting all of the stories for the book, it is one thing that has really resonated with people in the community. It is like they are in a club. Some call it The Birthplace of Champions.” The nickname possibly springs from rugby league legend Mick Cronin being the first baby born there. While Mrs Ettingshausen trained at Bulli, she says Kiama had a great reputation for training enrolled nurses, which attracted women from further afield who mostly have never left. “I loved working there,” she says. “It was a real family affair, with lots of people working there for decades.” Council helped with printing costs for the 500 copies. Details: Book launch Saturday 25 November, Kiama Library, 2.30pm. RSVP for catering 4232 2511. Books will then be available for $20 from the Visitors Centre and Kiama Medical Centre.
Inside this issue Driverless bus idea gathers momentum p3
Collins St seniors’ living development deferred p3 Fresh Christmas tree fundraiser p3
Sister Sybil Meldrum accepting a donation from Kiama Brownies circa 1972
New head of Planning Linda Davis will start work as Council’s new Director Environmental Services, which encompasses planning and other services, in early December. The position became vacant when Phil Costello took up a similar role at Shoalhaven Council. General Manager Michael Forsyth says securing Ms Davis for the role is a major coup for Council. “Linda has more than 30 years’ experience as a planner at both state and local government levels, with an excellent record leading significant planning projects.
“I’m excited to have someone of her calibre join our team, given her ability to deliver great outcomes to complex planning challenges at town and regional scale.” Mr Forsyth says Ms Davis is well-known for her work as lead planner for the NSW Government. “Linda has tackled major on-ground projects such as the urban planning for land release at West Dapto and Albion Park. “She also had lead responsibility for the successful development and delivery of the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Plan.
“This high quality mix of urban and regional planning experience means Linda will be able to adjust very quickly her new role.” The Acting Director, Chris Fuller, is retiring in December after 18 years with Council. “Chris has been highlyprofessional and hardworking during his tenure at Council, with a legendary knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,” says Mr Forsyth. “I wish Chris and his wife a long and happy retirement.”
Ken’s final tribute to Gerringong’s fallen p5
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What’s on? Every Wednesday Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
Til 22 Nov Kiama Arts Trail Group Exhibition Old Fire Station Kiama
Til 3 Dec Ghetto Chic exhibition by Jamie Cole Little Blowhole Art Bar
Sat 18 Nov Gerringong Village Markets In and around the Town Hall
Kiama Show Ball Leisure Centre. Tickets from kiamashow.com.au BYO drinks and supper
Sun 19 Nov Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm Gerringong Music Club Concert Gerringong Town Hall, tickets $20 at the door, free for members, children and students. Doors open at 1.30pm. Afternoon tea available.
Sat 25 Nov Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm. With VW Show & Shine.
Fri 1 Dec
Hospital book launch See page 1
Picks & Flicks See below
Sun 26 Nov
Sun 3 Dec
Not only a painter
Jamberoo Village Music in the Park Market Reid Park, 9-2pm Hindmarsh Park, 1-3.30pm Kiama Bowlo Charity Tues 12 Dec Barefoot Bowls Day Carols in the Park See page 9 Reid Park, Jamberoo
Mon 27 Nov
Weds 13 Dec
North Kiama NeighbourCarols in the Park hood Centre Open Day Hindmarsh Park, Kiama 10-2pm
Sat 16 Dec
Weds 29 Nov Annual Craft Exhibition Uniting Church Fellowship Centre, Manning St, 1-5pm. Free entry includes afternoon tea. Some items for sale.
Gerringong Christmas Parade and Market More next issue
Sun 17 Dec Carols in the Hall Gerringong Town Hall Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm
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Pics & Flicks has brought the world to Gerringong this year, with their final film being a heart warming story from Sweden. A Man Called Ove, based on Fredrik Backman's inter-national bestselling novel, is a tale of unreliable first impressions and the gentle reminder that life is sweeter when it's shared. If you’ve missed any of their films, or want to see that particular film again, you can borrow the dvd copy from the Kiama Library. Each month Pics &Flicks donates a dvd of their chosen film to the Library’s collection. The film nights will start again in February. At $60 for eleven films, a yearly membership would make a great Christmas present. Details: Friday 1 December, Gerringong Town Hall, 7.20 for 8pm. Tickets $10 at door or 10 ticket multi-use cards $75.
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Greg Martin Vale is a man of many talents. Having gained a reputation for his paintings of local scenes, his next exhibition shows the breath of his work. “At this year’s Berry and Kiama shows I was very chuffed to win major prizes in both the art and also the craft sections,” he says. “At the Berry Show I actually became the most successful pavilion exhibitor in the entire show. I entered paintings, woodware, craft, plants and flowers, and gained gained first prizes in all sections.” His latest exhibition is presenting for sale most of those items, as well as many new paintings. Details: 23-29 November, Old Fire Station Kiama
Getting on board Win:win on the driverless bus fresh tree front
With the passing of legislation to allow driverless vehicles to operate on public roads, Council’s Director of Engineering and Works, Gino Belsito, is continuing discussions with NRMA for it to locate one of the buses in Kiama (first reported in our 10 August edition). “They see us a potential partner to help promote this new technology,” he says. “A driverless shuttle bus would be a perfect solution for the connectivity, automation, safety and mobility we are looking for in the Kiama CBD.” Mr Belsito was recently part of a Council delegation, which included Councillor Warren Steel, that visited a driverless bus going through its paces to get permission to operate in NSW. “It was very useful to see first-hand how a driverless bus would work, especially all the testing and safety checks being conducted as part of the trial,” says Mr Belsito. “I was very impressed with its spaciousness and technical features.” Councillor Warren Steel says, “I can easily see a driverless bus travelling along Terralong Street and Manning Streets in Kiama, connecting residents and tourists to key places such as the Leisure Centre, Kiama Library, Blowhole Point and the railway station.”
Councillor Warren Steel, Janelle Burns (Road Safety Officer), Mark Hely (Manager Commercial Services) and Gino Belsito testing out the driverless shuttle at Newington in Sydney
Mr Belsito says the next step is for NRMA representatives to come down to see the route and continue discussions. On another technology front, Kiama Council is also
talking to the NRMA about Kiama being included in its rollout of a $10 million network of rapid chargers for electric cars. Possible sites will be put forward for consideration.
Planning Panel defers Collins St development A Determination Hearing by the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel has deferred a decision on a proposed $31 million seniors’ living development in Collins St. The size of the development means that the Panel is the approving body, rather than Kiama Council. After hearing concerns from neighbours in Meares Place and Minnamurra St and the Kiama Central Precinct committee, and responses from the owner, architect and other advisers, the Panel said significant changes needed to be made before the development
could be approved. While confirming the site was permissible for seniors’ living, with its various development concessions, the Panel held that the basic design needs to be reconsidered, to loosen up the bulk of the building and address privacy and view concerns. During the Hearing, the owner confirmed that rules would ensure no holiday renting of the units. A Council report to the Panel prior to the Hearing recommended the 59 independent living unit development, based around a central courtyard, be approved.
Last year Minnamurra Public School P&C picked up what used to be the domain of the Kiama Apex Club and supplied fresh Christmas trees to the local community for the first time. They had such a great response, they are doing it again this year. “Selling the Christmas trees is a really fun way to raise money for much needed school resources. It’s great to be able to provide something the community wants and assist the school at the same time, ”
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says P&C President Kirrily Martin. “In the past two years we’ve raised funds for so many things, including a major playground upgrade, technical resources such as iPads, and now we are working towards having air conditioning installed in all classrooms before the January heat hits again!” Christmas Tree orders are being taken now, for collection from Minnamurra Public School on Saturday December 2. There are three tree sizes to choose from -
6ft, 7ft and for those who have the room, a massive 8ft. Prices range from just $60 to $80. Details: For further information please contact the Minnamurra Public School P&C on 0414 563 642 or order online now at flexischools.com.au. Simply type in Minnamurra Public School and make your selection. You don’t need an account - you can log in and make a one-off payment as a ‘friend of the school’.
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Asbestos: some still don’t get the message Following the recent illegal dumping of asbestos along Swamp Road, Kiama Council is reminding residents, renovators and tradespeople that dumping of asbestos is not only illegal but highly dangerous. Manager Environment and Health, Paul Czulowski, said the quick thinking of a passing motorist alerted Council to the incident. “It beggars belief, given everything we know about asbestos and its dangers, that someone would dump it along a busy road rather than take it to a nearby waste facility. “Thanks to the initiative of this motorist Council staff were able to quickly
and safely remove the material.” Illegal dumpers face on the spot fines up to $8000, with further penalties up to $110,000 and even jail. “It’s not just the flagrant illegality of such dumping, but the disregard for the health of others who may come into contact with the asbestos as a result,” Mr Czulowski says. “Quite simply, asbestos is a killer if not dealt with properly as there is no cure for the mesothelioma asbestos can cause.” He urges residents, especially those renovating, as well as tradespeople, to use Asbestos Awareness Month to get up to speed with how to deal with asbestos. “There are lots of great online resources that can help the layperson or professional safely deal with asbestos as well understand their responsibilities regards disposal. “Council staff can also help with advice and putting you in touch with licenced professionals. “I cannot emphasise enough that if you are not sure what to do, find out.” Further information: asbestosawareness.com.au
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Plans approved for 44 Manning St The Land and Environment Court has approved amended plans for 44 Manning St, the property to the north of the Uniting Church. The original plans faced strong opposition by the neighbouring Uniting Church, the Kiama Central Precinct and Council officers, with multiple concerns around its bulk, lack of reference to its location, and privacy and overshadowing. The negotiated proceedings resulted in a number of changes to the DA that had been unsuccessfully submitted to Council. The changes include: ♦ Reducing four of the sixteen units from three to two bedrooms, with resulting less car spaces ♦ Reorienting the back units so that balconies face the rear instead of overlooking the Church site
Increasing the size of balconies to meet requirement, as well as providing additional spaces for outdoor clothes drying ♦ Installing sliding/operable privacy screens to top floor side and rear balconies to ensure privacy ♦ Increasing planter boxes and landscaping on first floor side and rear balconies to ensure privacy ♦ Installing vertical stacking car parking systems to ensure required number of car parking spaces provided ♦ Providing shadow diagrams to show that proposal will not significantly overshadow the adjoining Church site. The approval comes at a time when there increasing calls for a heritage conservation area for the east Kiama precinct. ♦
Children’s book inspired by the sea Kiama’s Neridah Gibbons has called on her experience as a seven times grandmother to write and illustrate her first children’s book. The Kiama Art Society member’s book is called King Neptune’s Family Playground Under the Sea. “My book is about adventures in the sea and is filled with happiness and good messages,” she says. Neridah Gibbons with Molly Parrish She recently launched Gibbons, Jade Ryan, Evelyn Parrish the book at Kiama Surf Gibbons, Damon O’Neil at the launch Club, “It was a magical day with two whales turning up and being very playful.” The book is self-published with Balboa Press. To buy the book contact neridahgibbons@bigpond.com or buy online through at www.balbaopress.com. Price $23.99.
Final tribute to Gerringong’s sons
Remembrance Day was chosen as the ideal date to unveil a new book capturing the stories of the soldiers listed on the Gerringong War Memorial. The Names on the Wall is a 900 page opus written by the late Ken Donnellan, which provides insights into every one of the Gerringong soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War,
by gathering their stories and photos. This project has been a significant undertaking, involving local RSL subbranches, historical societies, the Family History Centre and also families of the soldiers. Some of the stories have previously been published individually, as part of a series, but Ken always in-
tended them to be gathered together as a book. “This book is a fitting tribute to Ken and everyone he worked with to put these stories into print,” says the Library’s Manager, Michelle Hudson. A copy of the book is available for viewing at the Library. It is hoped to make it available in another format at a later stage.
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Golden Valley Rd goes to public consultation again
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The public has a second opportunity to comment on the planning proposal to rezone 4.6ha on Golden Valley Rd, on the outskirts of Jamberoo, from rural to residential land. The exhibition period is part of the process that needs to be adhered to following Gateway Determination being granted in August. This is despite the proposal being the same as that exhibited to the public in November last year. The results of this consultation are expected to be reported to Council in February at the earliest, where councillors could resolve to support or reject the proposal. Golden Valley Rd was a catalyst for the development of a Development Control Plan (DCP) for Jamberoo, which is due to be presented to Council at its December meeting. It is expected the final version of the Jamberoo Specific DCP Chapter will be circulated to the Planning Committee for comment by 24 November, and to councillors, the JVRRA and people who attended the workshops and made submissions by one week prior to the December meeting.
To the Editor We would like to offer a huge thank you to everyone who supported our annual Combined Churches of Gerringong Community Food Drive in October, which gave the community the opportunity to donate non-perishable food items and money. This year’s collection was in aid of Anglicare in Nowra and the Shoalhaven. A special thanks to Manager Matt Burke and staff at Khan’sSupa IGA Gerringong for all the help and support we were all given, as the trolley at the IGA is the main collection point. Thanks also to Principal Catherine Glover and the staff at Kiama High School for allowing the school to be a collection point as well this year. 1,300 items were collected, with the food being distributed to Community Care Cottage in Nowra for emergency relief. The food and funds will assist them to provide food and material assistance to the disadvantaged and homeless in the Shoalhaven. Coordinator Kath Emerson was grateful for the generous support from the community. Cash donations were also received thanks to Khan’s IGA Gerringong providing a table in the IGA with church volunteers collecting an amount of $1,700 dollars over the last two days of the Food Drive. This money will also be used by Community Care Cottage for emergency relief purposes, such as vouchers for pharmacy prescriptions and Op shops and for food parcels. The spirit of giving was evident to all and will greatly help those who are in need of help. God’s blessings to everyone who have been a part of this year’s Community Food Drive. On behalf Gerringong Anglican, Gerringong Uniting and Gerringong Catholic churches We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s names and addresses must be provided. Mailing details on page 2. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion.
Club news Melbourne Cup Fundraiser Minnamurra Lions Club Melbourne Cup Trifecta has been won this year by Kiama resident Wendy Leslie. The proceeds of the trifecta are used to send two high school aged students to the Outward Bound camp held in April each year. This camp provides an opportunity for students to gain leadership skills over a ten day camp while camping in the Australian bush. The program has proved very successful over a number of years.
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Fern St tragedy 2018 Kiama Readers Festival shapes up Our community was shocked and saddened by the accident that caused the death of a resident, outside Gerringong Town Hall. Here is Bobbie Miller’s tribute to her neighbour, Kerry Leary-Smith.
On Saturday 4 November Kerry Leary-Smith was knocked over by a vehicle in Fern Street Gerringong, and despite the efforts of locals and paramedics, died on the way to hospital. Her funeral at Woronora Crematorium was attended by scores of family members and friends, colleagues and neighbours. They later shared memories at the South Cronulla Surf Club. Kerry’s husband Dave, sister Jann, daughter Angela and son Ryan, spoke of someone who was loving, feisty and energetic, and who lived life to the full. She had been a dedicated teacher who took pleasure in bringing out the potential in children, an active sportswoman, and an enthusiastic Shark supporter. She and Dave greatly enjoyed travelling, and they had only recently returned from an exciting trip through Eastern Europe. Kerry and Dave had holidayed in Gerringong for many years, and in 2005
they bought a townhouse in Renfrew Road. They moved permanently to Werri Beach in 2014, when Kerry retired from teaching. She loved the lifestyle here - walking, swimming, gardening, and visiting the gym - as well as winning seafood trays at the Bowlo. Neighbours in Werri speak of how she always had a smile on her face, and how friendly she was. The love of her life was her family, and especially her two little granddaughters, Kailah and Halle. It is a source of much sorrow to all who knew her, that at the age of 62, in good health, she was taken long before her time. Vale Kerry.
The Kiama Readers Festival committee has been working hard to put together a great line up of authors for its second biannual event, to be held on 11-12 May. “So far we have confirmations from Nikki Gemmell, author of nine novels including the best seller The Bride Stripped Bare, and four other authors,” says Kiama Library’s Michelle Hudson. The others are: ♦ Julia Baird, well known host of The Drum and author of the biography Victoria the Queen ♦ Barry Maitland, Australian author of crime fiction including the DS Kolla and SCI Brock series and the Belltree trilogy ♦ Suzanne Leal, author of The Teacher’s secret and senior judge for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards ♦ Catherine McKinnon, a local Jamberoo author who will be talking about her latest book Storyland, set on the banks of Lake Illawarra and spaning four centuries. Negotiations are continuing for other authors to join the program, which will be again held at the Library on the Friday night and at The Pavilion Kiama on the Saturday.
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As I was reading about the summer, rock fishing – one recent rescue by our Council of the most dangerous sports lifeguards of two men at in Australia – comes with its own hazards. I would urge Seven Mile Beach I was reminded of the necessity of anyone that is fishing off the having a basic understanding rocks in our local area to of the dangers of the ocean wear a life jacket. The Rock eg, rip currents, powerful Fishing Safety Act 2016 has conditions of the waves and been trialled for 12 months in the Randwick Local Govmovement of sand banks. ernment Area requiring the It also highlighted the fact that people should always mandatory wearing of lifeI enjoyed a morning down at swim between the flags. jackets for all fishers and should be introduced into the beach with my grandson Even with the extensive the other day and even communication and educa- other locations following a though it was midweek there tion programs that our Coun- review of the trial. was still a number of people cil Lifeguard Services mainOur lifeguards and surf around, so I was glad to see tain they still carried out 83 lifesavers are constantly frustrated by the actions our professional lifeguards ocean rescues and 5,154 on duty. Our local beaches preventative actions in the of people who not only put receive an influx of people past year. The message does their own lives at risk but over the next few months not seem to be getting also those who ultimately and it is good idea to keep across. Thankfully our Life- go to their aid. You can also informed about locally pahelp if you see someone in guards and local volunteer trolled beaches and other surf lifesavers are well distress, as we have a nummeasures to keep safe. trained and able to recognise ber of life buoys dotted along our coastline that are The Municipality’s seven and intervene in situations available for you to throw to beaches are all patrolled by before they escalate. Council Lifeguard Services Although not confined to someone. and volunteer surf lifesavers seven days a week over the school holidays. In addition, Surf Beach has patrols, seven days a week, from October to April, and Werri Beach and Jones Beach also Having recovered from a running a very successful BBQ have volunteer surf lifesaver at Bunnings Shellharbour, where they raised over $1600, patrols on weekends from Kiama Red Cross volunteers are now preparing for their October to April. annual Christmas Stall. It’s always a great opportunity to stock up on homemade gifts and festive items, while knowing the proceeds are going to an organisation that is usually first on the scene during any humanitarian crisis throughout the world. Anyone wishing to join our local Red Cross is very welcome. The Kiama branch meets in the Guide Hall in Hindmarsh Park on the first Friday of the month at 1.30pm (note, no meeting on 1December).
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Details: Saturday 9 December, Manning St (outside Ray White). If you are interested in getting actively involved please ring Gill Divers on 4263 3178 for more information
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Kiama Bowlo shares the love around
Bowlers at a previous fundraising day
Whether you are a fan or a first timer at Barefoot Bowls, Kiama Bowls Club is keen to get you down to its second Charity Day to raise funds for a number of good causes. “Last time we had a charity day, we raised $10,500 for the McGrath Foundation,” says the Club’s Mike Yalden. “This time we decided to help a number of organisations with their fundraising rather than pick one cause.” Apart from making donations to breast and prostrate cancer research, the money raised on the day will be shared between Friends of Blue Haven, Kiama Surf Club, Kiama Show Society and Kiama Lions Club. “In their different ways, these organisations make Kiama a better place to live,” says Mike. “This is a way for our Club to give back to them, by taking some of the burden of organising fundraising away from them. “We are hoping that the community will take this opportunity to spend a fun few hours with us.” Ten dollars from each entry fee will start the fundraising off. Then thanks to generous sponsors, the day will be action packed, with spot prizes, raffles and an auction. “I have been able to get a fantastic number of donations from local business for both auction and raffles for the day,” says Mike. “If people can’t make it for the whole day, they are very welcome to come down to bid on auction items at 3pm.” The event is being launched by Gareth Ward MP, and the Federal Member Ann Sudmalis promising to pop by.
Ceili for women A group of Kiama women have established a community-based charity to help local women through adversity such as sudden loss of a family member, or illness or other trauma. The group take their name, Ceili (pronounced ‘Kaylee’), from a traditional Celtic social gathering. And that is just what they are going to have in early February to raise both funds and awareness. “The Ceili will include an inspirational line up of speakers, motivational presentations and diverse workshops so participants take home current practical ideas for life skills and personal growth,” says founder Kim Clancy.
Kiama to host state bowls finals Kiama Bowling Club has been chosen to host the 2017 NSW Bowls Champion of Champions singles and pairs. It is the first time since 1976 a state finals event has been held in Kiama. Current and former NSW and Australian representatives have qualified for the events to be held over four days. leading off with the pairs on Tuesday and Wednesday (21-22 November) and the singles on Thursday and Friday (23-24 November). “This prestigious tournament showcases players careers for the year starting with being crowned club champion, progressing through their region against other club winners and culminating with the state finals against players from the 16 zones across NSW,” says Kiama Bowling Club Captain, Mick Weir. Some of the big names in action will be Aaron Sheriff, Tom Ellem, Dave Ferguson, Corey Wedlock, Ray Pearse and Shane Garvey. No local players will be competing. “Followers of all sports are invited to attend and enjoy the skills on show and avail themselves of the facilities and atmosphere of our Club,” says Mr Weir. Play will commence at 9am each day, with the final of the pairs scheduled for 1pm Wednesday and the singles 2.30pm Friday.
Details: Sunday 26 November, Kiama Bowling Club, Shoalhaven St, 9.30-4pm. $25 entry includes lunch. Register by 22 November to help the match organiser. Contact the Club on 4232 1176.
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At the Sebel’s Melbourne Cup Lunch Left: Kelly McLean, Lindsay Farland, Jacqui Daly, Kellie Foster, Erin Allen and Nikki Wilson Right: Jan Barr, Julie Thomas and Trina Meredith
Below right: Val Syaranamual, Lady Ana Carney and Margaret Devine from the Blue Mountains
Kiama shared in the glamour of Flemington at the Sebel Harbourside’s Melbourne Cup Lunch.
Above: Sisters-in-law Debbie Res and Leanne O’Brien Left: Karen Wright, Liz Lucas, Janice Folder, Carol Coulton and Ngarre Brennan Right: Simon Foster, Murray Smee, Neal Banta and Ian Cook
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ACROSS 1. Wax from a flying insect 8. Name of Australia’s 2nd highest mountain and former name of highest mountain (names swapped in 1892) 10. Australian state with a unicameral parliament 12. Chrysler car manufactured in South Australia in the 1960s and 70s 13. Pass below Mt Kosciuszko where Australia’s highest public toilet is located (About 2100m above MSL) 15. Tasmanian independent senator (as at 13/11/2017) with a Scottish father 17. 1/1000 of a Kilogram 18. Which won the ABS survey which had the Results announced 10am 15th November (yes or nah) 19. UK car manufacturer that won five Le Mans 24 hour road races in the 1950s 25. Circle of light above or around the head 26. Sister city of Vietnam’s Hoi An 27. Alone and on your own 28. Slang term for a man 31. Thought, as to a possible course of action 32. Instrument used for viewing distant objects 34. Speech impediment pronouncing ‘s’ as ‘th’ 36. Shaving implement 37. Levels of a structure placed one above the other 40. Pole with a flat blade used in a rowing boat 41. An instrument which shows magnetic north 43. This crossword’s author 44. Fairfax’s Melbourne daily paper (3,3) 45. Licensed pub in Terralong St Kiama 48. Number less than two 49. Last name of NZ PM 50. Very light gas 52. Mountain range in South America 53. A citrus fruit 54. Local Federal seat which
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ates a sudden large increase in wealth, profits or good fortune 22. British car designed in the late 1950s with an east west engine 23. Spread on scones in a Devonshire Tea (3,5) 24. Street in Kiama CBD next to Hindmarsh Park and cut by Terralong St 27. Optical instrument used by Galileo to explore the heavens 30. New South Wales (1,1,1) 32. Instrument used for
measuring air pressure 33. The major component of the air we breathe 35. Submarines see through these 38. This pole holds up the sail on a yacht 39. Largest country in Africa 42. Hand held device that controls the computer 46. Juliet’s close friend 47. Local state member 48. Opposite to close 51. Sick Crossword by Steve Law
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Flyball’s for dogs
Postcard home We arrived in Morocco! A fascinating country with Arabic, Berber and European cultural influences. A country that although its economy is largely based on tourism, almost shrugs off a desire to cater to the tourist and rather, but politely, implies that the tourist should ‘get on board’ with the locals and become part of their life. We didn’t quite know what to expect when we were organizing our four weeks in Morocco, except that we were very excited about our accommodation which was the majority of the time in riads. Riads are a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden or courtyard which we usually ensured was in a medina (a distinct old city section typically walled, with many narrow and maze-like streets). This combination provided us with the challenge of navigating endless narrow streets lined with many markets catering to the locals and tourists while being able to return to a serene environment of a night time. Riads typically have all windows facing inwards to a courtyard which display amazing murals of mosaics, and a fountain, or small pool in the centre. In contrast, we had a two day venture into the desert. Transport was by camel, which after some six hours was not overly comfortable. Our final destination, a colourful semipermanent tent, saw us entertained by our guide and his friend with various songs, drums and much laughter. A highlight was sitting on top of a dune at a mosaic topped table, in the cool of the
Kiama is to host the 2018 Flyball Nationals in September, which is expected to bring fifty teams of dogs (around 300 dogs with their handlers and support people) to town for three days of racing. Flyball was devised in the US in the 1980s, and has been played in Australia for twenty years. According to its organisers: ‘Running any four dogs from a team of six, teams race against each other with the dogs running in relay over four jumps set up in parallel, to collect a tennis ball from a spring loaded box, and bring the ball back over the four jumps to their handler, when the next dog in the team runs.’ To give us a taste of the action, the Wollongong
morning, being served our breakfast by our hosts. We have travelled to many countries over the past 10 years and we can truly say this was a highlight... a beautiful country steeped with history and welcoming people.
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Wonder Woofs Flyball Club are hosting a smaller meet involving 10 to 15 teams from around NSW. “Come and see the cross section of breeds and speeds of dogs that get so much fun out of the sport,” says the Club’s Frank Lux. If you think your dog has the makings of a champion, or would enjoy the run, you might like to join the Club, which holds meetings twice a week. “Depending on the dog and the amount of work the handler puts in, it can take from 6 weeks to 6 months (or more) to get trained to racing standard,” says Frank. Details: Sun 26 November, Leisure Centre Sports Grounds, 8.30-4pm