The Bugle 19 October 2019 by The Bugle Newspaper

The Bugle

19 October 2019

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

Our man at the Scrabble world titles meeting of the Wollongong Order of Really Dedicated Scrabblers (WORDS). “I’ve always loved word games and I like competition. “I love sport and I see Scrabble as a mental sport. “You need a lot of word knowledge and good tactics.” His time with WORDS has increased his average points per game from 300 to 410-420. His highest scoring word ever was worth 226 points, but disappointingly he can’t remember what it was. The world championships are run by the World English Language Scrabble Players Association, without the sponsorship support of the game’s owners, Hasbro and Mattel. The over 200 competitors from 24 countries need to use words from the Collins Dictionary, which now has the official rights to the game. “There are around 277,000 words, up to 17 letters long,” said Graeme. “The best players in the “I’m very disappointed Council has engaged a world have learnt them all, but I understand we need to which is astonishing.” contractor to remove the honour the commitment we ANZAC commemorative While the UK and the US logo from Kiama Lighthouse made in 2014,” says Mayor dominate the sport, the last following a negative response Mark Honey. champion was from Bahrain. “As much as we would to its application to keep it Thailand has become a love to see the logo remain, phenomena, having produced there indefinitely. we will except the decision “I’m very pleased to see several world champions. handed down,” says the the original commitment is “Even if they can’t carry President of the Kiamabeing honoured,” says Ian out a conversation in EnClifford, President of Light- Jamberoo RSL, Mongo glish, they manage to learn houses of Australia. Delamont. all the words they need to Crown Lands refused “The logo has certainly use as ammunition,” said the application on heritage served its purpose in that it Graeme. concerns, and because it was has given cause for reflecThe Americans are at a not originally intended as an tion and a show of respect to disadvantage, as the dictioongoing installation. those gone long before us.” Jamberoo’s Graeme Lock Lee is in Goa at the moment, competing at this year’s Scrabble world championships. He qualified as one of the thirteen Australians to compete at the bi-annual event, having traveled to Nairobi for the previous championships in 2017. The Bugle spoke to Graeme just before he left for India to find out what’s involved in world class competitive Scrabble.

While he modestly doesn’t expect to return with the world crown, he is in good form. “I scored my highest ever game, 604 points, this week so I’m in peak condition,” he said with a smile. “I hope it is a good sign. You need the right tiles to fall into your rack to score like that. It doesn’t happen very often for anyone.” Graeme discovered competitive Scrabble in 1996 when he dropped in to a

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naries they use domestically contain only 185,000 words. While countries have quotas of players, it is an individual sport. After four days of competition, the top two ranked players will play off in the best of five. As for tactics, Graeme explained the primary goal is to empty the rack of all seven tiles at once to pick up 50 bonus points, and you need to know all the two and three letter words.

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The highest scoring opportunity is if you are able to cover both triple word squares. Graeme encourages people to give the sport of individual tournament scrabble a try. “You’re competing against yourself as well.”

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Six choirs from Kiama and the Illawarra are on the program at this year’s Festival of Choirs, an annual treat arranged by the Rotary Club of Kiama to support a number of its charities. Light refreshments will be served at the interval.

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Since moving to town permanently eight years ago, after years of holidaying here, Greg Martin Vale’s love of Kiama has shown through in his paintings. The latest of these are on show at his Painting Kiama exhibition this month. “The first time I entered the Kiama Art Society competition, I won a first prize with a painting of Loui’s Laconia cafe in Terralong St,” he says. “Since then I have painted lots of unique and quirky local buildings and I’m happy to say they have all sold. “Many times I have included local characters and the

actual people have spotted themselves or friends. “I get quite chuffed when that happens.” He keeps finding ‘only in Kiama’ moments that inspire him to capture them on canvas. “One of my latest ones included in this latest exhibition is of Dalmeny house in Shoalhaven Street. “I had wanted to do for a while, as it’s the early morning shadows that get to me.” Details: Until Weds 23 October, Old Fire Station Gallery, Terralong St

Upgrades commence at three key sites Work has started on three significant, and long anticipated, projects in Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo that will greatly improve amentity for locals and visitors. The first stage of landscaping the reserve next to The Hill development in Gerringong is expected to be finished by Christmas, as is the upgrade of the toilet facilities within the Kiama Surf Club at Surf Beach. “It needs to be acknowledged that the Noble Brothers and Council have worked hard to get a result that complements the town’s entrance,” says Mel Matters, one of the owners of The Hill Bar and Kitchen. “People often comment to me on how well the new

works in with the old. “Council’s plan to tier down the reserve will make it great for families to enjoy.” Council is investing more than $150,000 to terrace the reserve and install picnic tables. The final design of the landscaping includes many suggestions received during the exhibition of the plans. Patrick Mahedy, Chair of the Gerringong Association, welcomes the beginning of the work. “It is exciting to see the work started, and we are encouraged Council has embraced our suggestions for making the design more user friendly,” he says. “We hope Stage II can happen soon.” The new-look reserve will

be wheelchair accessible while the picnic tables will be made from recycled materials. Council has also begun upgrading the public toilets at Surf Beach. The upgrade, worth $100,000, involves removing the existing original toilets and showers, and replacing them with completely new showers, toilets (including an accessible one) and change rooms. Portable toilets will be available while work is being completed. The accessible toilet at the rear of the Surf Club will remain open. The major upgrade of the amenities at Kevin Walsh Oval at Jamberoo will not be completed by Christmas, but by May next year.

Mel Matters says many don’t realise the empty block is a Council reserve

It is part of $1.08 million worth of improvements to the Jamberoo Sports Precinct, funded by Kiama Council and the NSW Government through its Stronger

Country Communities Fund. The upgrade will provide users of the oval with fully refurbished toilets, change rooms and a canteen as well as the installation of a fully

accessible disability toilet. The adjacent male toilets will remain open during construction, and the Jamberoo Pool amenities are available for public use.

Moves to save the Christmas Parade Acting director of The shock announcement by Gerringong Rotary that it would not be holding the much loved Christmas Parade this year has led to a group of locals looking to band together to take up the mantle. “Now that our members are running the monthly markets, we felt we didn’t have the capacity to also organise the Parade,” says President Sandra McCarthy. “It is a service we have provided for 18 years, and it would be wonderful if another group took over the responsibility.” Instead, Gerringong Rotary is looking to gear up their Christmas Market, traditionally held on the same day, with some added attractions, so it is a community hub on the occasion.

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Eighteen primary children and 12 high schoolers came together in the holidays to attend a new initiative of the Kiama Anglican Church. Creative Arts workshops were held on three mornings in Puppetry, Drama, Dance, Art and Making Musical Instruments. The workshop program culminated in an evening concert. “It was brilliant,” exclaimed one of the parents who had laughed hysterically at discovering her son had a dramatic bent. Another teenage boy turned out to be an ad lib king and will be returning to school this term to change his electives for 2020 to Drama. Musical instruments were made from PVC piping, with it being cut to the exact millimetre to produce the correct note. Tracey Piggott, the Church’s Family and Children Worker, says she was very impressed by the attitudes of the young people as they worked together to form a team. “I was supported this year by three Sydney families who had come to Coober Pedy when we worked there. “We have some very talented congregation members who will be able to pick it up for next year. “I am already collecting ideas for next time.”

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CMRI gears up for a big finish to 2019

2019 has been another very busy year so far for the hard working committee of the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) Gerringong. As usual, the year is ending with a flurry of activity as they organise their two major fundraisers for the year – their Melbourne Cup Lunch and their 29th Quilt Show – in the same week. “There will be a huge range of beautiful quilts on display, as well as stalls selling quilting supplies, hand crafts, jewelery, candles, home-made Christmas cakes, puddings and sweets,” says CMRI Gerringong’s Lorraine Peade. “It is always a great opportunity to shop for unique Christmas gifts especially from the CMRI craft stall.” The Melbourne Cup event includes lunch and a glass of Adelle and Matthew Hawke with Sienna Wolley are cozy under champagne and canapes on the CMRI raffle quilt made and donated by Jenny Hancock of Angelcake Quilting arrival. Quilt & Craft Show details: Melbourne Cup details: “You can take in the Friday 8 & Sat 9 November, Tues 5 November, Gerroa sweeping views of Seven 10-4pm; and Sun 10 Boat Fisherman’s Club, from Mile Beach as you enjoy the November 10-2pm. 11.30am. $55/person. fun of sweeps, raffles, fashGerringong Town Hall. Tickets at Cronin’s Liquor. ion prizes and a TAB run,” $5, with refreshments and says Lorraine. lunch available “It is such an enjoyable Raffle ticket details: Buy at the IGA Gerringong on 24-25 way to support the wonderful October and 1-2 November, and at the Quilt Show. Raffle work of CMRI researchers.” will be drawn on the final afternoon.

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Global ranking shows Australia could do better

If you were to guess where Australia ranked out of the world’s twenty richest OECD countries on tax, CO2 emissions and foreign aid contributions, where would you place us? A recent study compiled by Baptist World Aid answers this and outlines Australia’s position on another 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). Members of Kiama Catalyst (a global social justice advocacy group) has met with the Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, to present her with a copy of the Global Neighbour Index report, which grades Australia’s contribution in achieving the SDGs against its peers. These nations, among the most influential industrialised nations in the world, have the capacity and resources to most significantly assist in achieving the SDGs worldwide. Each nation’s contribution is assessed using a set of ten indicators that allows ranking against the five SDG pillars: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. “Australia is not a laggard, but neither is it a leader in its contribution to seeing these goals achieved,” says Kiama Catalyst’s Jenny Dundas. “Overall on the Global Neighbour Index, Australia ranks 11th out of 20. While we excel in some areas, we do quite poorly in others.” Ms Philips engaged in discussion with the Catalyst group around the most urgent recommendations in the report, some of which are: ▪▪ substantially increasing refugee intake and working with our global neighbours to process and resettle refugees from our region ▪▪ developing and implementing policies to decarbonize our economy by 2050, including an upwards revision of the 2030 reductions target ▪▪ setting a timetabled commitment to investing 0.7% of gross national income in overseas development assistance in line with our international commitments. “The recommendations in the report, if acted upon by the government, would not only see Australia’s ranking improve but more importantly, a greater contribution towards achieving a fairer and more just world,” says Ms Dundas. If you tried to guess our ranking, how did you fare? On tax, Australia ranks 6th out of 20. On CO2 emissions we are 18th and for our giving of foreign aid Australia is 19th out of 20. The USA ranked 20th overall in the Index, while Sweden, Norway and Denmark hold the top three places respectively.

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Rose spectacle returns to Jamberoo This year’s Illawarra Rose Society’s Spring Rose Show is on the weekend following Jamberoo’s traditional big weekend (see page 7), giving you a reason to visit the village twice. Now in its 45th year, the Show brings together thousands of roses, along with floral art displays. It’s worth going just to enjoy the perfume of so many roses in an enclosed space. The colour is a bonus.

There are also roses and gardening items for sale, and a delicious morning tea available. Insider’s tip, the roses on display are sold from the benches at 3.15pm on the Sunday.

Details: Saturday 2 November noon–5pm Sunday 3 November 9am–3pm Jamberoo School of Arts Entry $5; conc $3 Enquiries: 0400 704 720

Community news Public exhibition Activity application

that developments avoid disturbance of 10.2019.170.1 areas38 identified as being of high significance. LOT: DP: 1206414

Council received the following activity Amendment to Chapter 30 application in the last 14 days.

of Kiama DCP 2012 to ensure 20.2019.16.1 LOT: DP: 236615 that924 developments avoid 13 Moona Avenue, Kiama Downs disturbance of areas identified Wood heater as being of high significance Council will contact any property owners it considers may be detrimentally affected by the At the October 2018 meeting Council above application and provide information on endorsed the draft amendment to Chapter their submission opportunities. Information on 30 Heritage Kiama DCP to ensure how–to make a of submission can2012 be found at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

Development applications Council received the following development applications in the last 14 days.

10.2019.164.1 LOT: 53 DP: 1231950 98 Barney Street, Kiama Dwelling

20 Fadden Street, At the March 2019Kiama meeting Council endorsed Use of domestic kitchen for commercial cooking further draft amendments to Chapter 30 – purposes Heritage of Kiama DCP 2012 to include

LOT: 270 DP: 33904 9 Boanyo Avenue, Kiama Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling and gazebo

10.2019.166.1

has been made, and be received by 4pm on 10.2019.71.1 6 May You LOT: 182019. SEC: 5 DP:should 758437clearly state reasons for any objection support. Submissions 143 Belinda Street,orGerringong 105 Street, Kiama The Manning DCP amendment may be viewed at may be title included in reports to Council or be Torrens subdivision into two lots, works on Demolition of garage and sheds, additions to Council’s Administration Building, 11 Manning publicly available. Youofmust indicate in the southern elevation the existing corner existing residence and construction of new shed Street, Kiama, or www.kiama.nsw.gov.au from dwelling, writing if retention you wishof forexisting your name and address dual occupancy to be withheld. 8 April to 6 May 2019. on proposed Lot 1, installation of swimming 10.2019.172.1 LOT: 11 DP: 835950 28 Bland Street, Kiama Alterations and additions to existing balcony

10.2019.173.1 LOT: 103 DP: 561082 96 Rose Valley Road, Rose Valley Concrete paved silage bale storage area LOT: 12 DP: 1223177 37 Churchill Street, Jamberoo Four lot Torrens title subdivision, bulk earthworks, access construction and watercourse revegetation

10.2019.167.1 LOT: 12 DP: 709258 287 Saddleback Mountain Road, Saddleback Mountain LOT: 11 DP: 709258 Saddleback Mountain Road, Saddleback Mountain Secondary dwelling

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10.2019.168.1 LOT: 62 DP: 586273 19 Burke Parade, Gerroa Attached dual occupancy with two lot Torrens subdivision

10.2019.169.1 LOT: 7007, 70108 DP: 1074746 LOT: 7034 DP: 1061039 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama LOT: 21 SEC: 16 DP: 758563 37 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama LOT: 7304 DP: 1162128 LOT: 7012 and 7013 DP: 1074739 LOT: 7014 DP: 1032269 Terralong Street, Kiama LOT: 7302 DP: 1147791 107 Terralong Street, Kiama Use of Kiama Harbour for Kiama New Year’s Eve sky show event

pool, erection of semi-detached dwelling on proposed Lot 2, installation of swimming pool and strata subdivision of existing dual occupancy dwellings on proposed Lot 1 into two strata lots.

10.2019.93.1 LOT: 17 DP: 1181744 65 Surfleet Place, Kiama Proposed dual occupancy and Torrens title subdivision

10.2019.128.1 LOT: 254 DP: 30126 72 Kalang Road, Kiama Heights Use of retaining walls, water tanks as retaining walls and front fence

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10.2019.175.1 LOT: 1 DP: 234450 72 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama Demolition of existing rear deck, construction of family room, internal alterations and enclosure of existing carport to create garage

LOT: 127 DP: 229951 129 Headland Drive, Gerroa Dwelling

welcome and should be addressed to the

In accordance with Section 4.59 of the General Manager quoting SC2989. Act 1979, Environmental Planning and Assessment Submissions must a completed Council advises thatinclude the following Development political disclosure form, if a donation/gift Consents are now granted.

additional controls for the Pheasant Point 10.2019.171.1 Heritage Conservation Area. LOT: 31 DP: 603929

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Comments on the DCP amendment are Development consents

LOT: 11 DP: 258846 95 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama Demolition of existing dwelling, two lot Torrens title subdivision and construction of two attached dual occupancies including pool to proposed Lot 110 residence B

10.2019.177.1 LOT: 924 DP: 236615 13 Moona Avenue, Kiama Downs Demolish existing rear roof structure, dwelling alterations and additions, in-ground swimming pool and wood fire heater

LOT: 132 DP: 30200 8 Bass Street, Kiama Downs Addition to existing deck, swimming pool and spa

10.2019.148.1 LOT: 7 DP: 653459 23 Pacific Street, Kiama LOT: 5 DP: 440364 Gipps Street, Kiama Boundary adjustment

10.2019.152.1 LOT: 79 DP: 200176 33 Sandy Wha Road, Gerringong Demolish existing garage, construction of new garage, laundry, gate and front fence These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

Properties considered by Council to possibly be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications will be contacted individually and advised of their submission opportunities under Chapter 2, Kiama Development Control Plan 2012. Further details on the making of submissions can be found on Council’s website www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by ringing 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

DA Tracker now available For details of the latest development applications received, and development consents granted, or to track a DA, scan the QR Code or visit https://da.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home To scan download a QR Code Reader from the App Store or Google Play.

All submissions will be made publicly available. If you do not want any part of the submission or your personal details released, because of copyright or other cogent reasons, please indicate this clearly in your submission together with an explanation. However, you should be aware that even if you request that you do not wish information to be published, there may be circumstances in which we are required by law to release that information (for example, in accordance with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009).

Address all correspondence to: Mr K McMurray, General Manager 11 Manning Street (PO Box 75), Kiama 2533 Phone: 4232 0444 Website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

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The designer of the new Gerringong Museum, Penny Hardy, has released her concept plans to the delight of members of the Gerringong & District Historical Society. She explained her starting point is of ‘a lovely old building set in an amazing landscape’. The key themes prepared by the Museum Curator, Sandra McEwen – of geology and climate, and of people and the sea – will be in the centre of the display, while the town community theme will run around the walls. A feature colour, drawn from the landscape, will be used for each theme, and expressed in vertical banners, hung from the ceiling. Small objects will be placed securely in showcases on benches, and larger objects on floor plinths. There will be extensive labeling, giving context to the exhibits. “The designer’s intent is that the whole design is versatile, low maintenance, and affordable in the budget,” says the Society’s Bobbie Miller.

A glimpse of the future: one of the concept illustrations, showing the view from the entry

While the construction and design process is continuing, Colleen Horner is leading a group of trained volunteers from the Society to obtain oral histories from older people in the community. “Colleen and her team are keen to capture memories before they are lost, which can then be used to complement and enhance the museum collection,” says Bobbie. One of the first goals of preparing the site for construction was for the builders to locate a time capsule buried in the foundation concrete thirty years ago.

The container was on show at the last meeting of the Society. It was decided not to open it but to rebury it, along with more contemporary material, for opening at a later date. Bobbie encourages anyone interested in joining the Society, at this significant moment in its history, to attend one of its meetings, held on the fourth Saturday of the month. At the next meeting, art teacher Sue Blanchfield will be talking about the research she has undertaken regarding the identity of two wedding portraits found in her grand-

mother’s cupboard. She discovered them to be her grandmother’s grandparents, Rosina and Henry Thomas, who were born in the early 1800s in rural England and sent to Hobart Town. From there lived adventurous lives, finally building and running the Royal Victoria Hotel in Terara on the Shoalhaven. Details: Saturday 26 October, RSL Hall, cnr Fern and Belinda St, 1 pm. Gold coin entry for visitors. Talk followed by afternoon tea and general meeting.

Kiama Turntable put into action A recent visit by the Kiama Picnic Train had an extra attraction for train enthusiasts, who enjoyed watching it use the Kiama Turntable to prepare it for its trip back to Sydney. The Fire Brigade pumped the water across the road to the engine, adding to the spectacle. Built in 1897, the Kiama Turntable is listed on the State Heritage Register, but was decommissioned for two decades until 2015. Sydney Trains then under-

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took restoration and put the turntable back in use for visiting steam trains. The 18.5 metre turntable is a centrally-pivoted bridge set within a circular pit. The bridge has wheels on either end which run on a circular single rail mounted on timber sleepers running around the inside of the pit. The restoration work upgraded the decking, cleaned of bottom flanges, and lubricated the wheels and the central pivot.

Opera in the Valley attracts top performers In its 22nd year, Jamberoo CWA’s annual Opera in the Valley is again under the direction of maestro Glenn Amer. His experience in the industry is too extensive to detail, but suffice it to say he has again assembled a stunning line-up. Performers include a return by soprano Alison Claire Robertson; mezzo soprano Susie Bishop, who apart from being a prominent vocalist is a multi-instrumentalist; baritone Christopher Harris, son of noted baritone James Harris; and tenor Lorenzo Rositano. Lorenzo has appeared as principal tenor in many opera roles and has toured extensively throughout Australia and the world with The Australian Tenors. “Everything we raise goes to our local Fire Service, the SES, Triple Care Farm, Jamberoo School, our local dairy farmers, and our Scouts and Cubs, to name a few,” says Jamberoo CWA President Cathy Delhass. Tickets include wine and cheese at interval and a

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Citizen Science New JP title A 76 year old PhD student at the University of Sydney is after help for his work on documenting roadkill this October, to quantify the extent of the problem. The Roadkill Reporter app lets you a photograph roadkill anywhere in Australia with a GPS-time-and-datestamp. The app is available for iPhones and Androids.

Sleep for Better Health, Resilience and Performance Forum Monday 18 November, The Pavilion Kiama, 4:45-6:45pm Do you know approximately 70% of teenagers experience insufficient sleep which has significant consequences on many areas of their lives such as learning and academic performance; emotional and mental health; behaviour and decision making; and body systems. Kiama High School, in conjunction with The Sleep Connection, is presenting a free forum by Lisa Maltman for Kiama High School community members, students and staff.

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Lisa, the founder of The Sleep Connection and a passionate expert in sleep health, will provide information which will empower parents/caregivers with the knowledge, practical strategies and tools to make informed decisions regarding sleep health for all members of their family. Some of the information and solutions for better sleep hygiene that Lisa will cover include: effects of sleep deprivation on our learning, emotional health, behaviour and body; causes of sleep deprivation; impact of electronic devices on sleep; signs of sleep deprivation; smart sleep habits; and access to a sleep diary. We look forward to seeing you at this informative evening. Please contact Kiama High School on 4232 1911 if you would like to book your place at the forum, which will be open to the first 200 responses.

Justices of the Peace throughout NSW who are no longer able to provide the service are now able to use a new title of JP (Retired). “The JP role carries significant respect and many retiring Justices of the Peace in our community will appreciate a title that recognises the work they’ve done for our community,” says the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward. People over 65 who served as a Justice of the Peace for at least 10 years will be eligible to hold the JP (Retired) title for life, provided they meet the good character criteria and comply with the Justice of the Peace Code of Conduct. There are over 94,000 JPs serving across the state.

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Gerringong Public School has benefited from two different grants over 2018/19 and the school would like to thank and acknowledge the funders – Kiama Council and the NSW Government’s Environmental Trust – for these important contributions. A Kiama Health and Sustainability Grant was awarded last year to help the school purchase some new compost bins. Composting our food waste is a valuable lesson that we can demonstrate at school. While composting mainly fruit scraps in large volumes is not without challenge, we do end up with great compost for our school Orchard, which completes the cycle by growing more fruit! We are fortunate to be able to add other input from the local area to improve the quality of our compost – Daily Grind keeps us supplied with coffee husk to add a dry carbon input and the dairy cows of neighbouring farms provide another valuable input... New signage has also been installed in the Bush Tucker Garden as the final element of a two year project assisted by the State Government through its Environment Trust Eco-School Grant pro-

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gram. $3,500 was awarded to the school at the end of 2017. Sixteen new all weather signs provide information around our Dhungang Nura Bush Tucker garden. Dhungang Nura in Dharawal language means Dhungang = bush foods, bush medicine, Nura = Country. Ten of these are fpr local native trees we encourage students to be able to identify. The signs give the Dharawal name (as well as the Latin and common names for the tree), Wodi Wodi traditional and cultural use of the plant, and other info. They also include a QR code. Once scanned with a tablet

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Watch for Shorebirds Different way to help the Cancer Council at Seven Mile Beach Instead of the epic Kiama Relay For Life being held this year, a races and games night is being in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup to raise money for the Cancer Council. The event will be professionally run and will have ‘funny money’ to be used to bet on races, and plenty of other games and prizes.

A timely reminder about helping to protect endangered seabirds this summer from Roy Schmidt, President, Gerroa Community Association

The shorebird nesting season is upon us once again and the action has commenced in and around the sand hills at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach. Each year, our beautiful Seven Mile Beach becomes more popular, with increased usage of both the beach and close proximity reserves by local communities and visitors. The official ‘beach user’ figures, recently released by Kiama Council, for the period mid-December 2018 to end-January 2019, showed a further 15% increase in usage of the northern section of the beach. Seven Mile Beach is by far the most popular beach in our Municipality, having 130% more users than the second most popular, East Beach. The popularity of the northern end of Seven Mile Beach no doubt is due to its suitability for a wide variety of activities, including swimming, surfing, body boarding, wind surfing, kite surfing, riding jet skis, fishing, sun baking, playing beach games, walking, plus boat users launching in either Crooked River, or from the official launching facility alongside Little Beach. Everyone has fun in a shared and generally safe environment. But, during the busy times, it does put pressure on parking facilities, surrounding reserves and the beach/river mouth areas. Amongst all this activity are our shorebirds, protecting and raising their chicks.

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The nesting shorebirds are easily disturbed by beachgoers and animals, causing the parent birds to leave the nest to distract potential predators. This leaves the eggs and chicks exposed to heat, cold and predators. The endangered Pied Oyster Catchers have selected a nesting site in the sand hills. Two Masked Lapwings have already nested, hatched three chicks and flown off into the blue yonder this season. In addition five Red Cap Plovers have returned to again nest. Also spotted regularly along Crooked River have been four Sooty Oyster Catchers, who are expected to nest out on Black Head. Except for the Sooty Oyster Catchers, these birds can nest on the sand anywhere above the tideline and their nests, eggs and chicks are extremely well camouflaged. The protective ropes and signs have again been erected around the central

Details: Anyone with questions or concerns about the shorebirds can call Sally Leonard on 0411 543 442. Sally is a senior volunteer with National Parks, specialising in shorebirds.

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RDA volunteers Ariel and Milly The Freemasons of Kiama recently handed over $12,000 with Akira riding on Chloe raised more than $40,000 for to the local Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) local community groups in to buy essential feed during the past five years. “The Masons are heavily the coming summer months. involved in charity statewide The RDA Centre at Jerrara and worldwide. All Lodges runs weekly horse riding work with charities but it’s activities for 21 riders and its not something we shout 11 specially-trained horses about. We just quietly do it.” need at least a bale of hay RDA coach Mrs Jacqui each every week. shop 3, Clarke said the gift was one Half of the money came the largest single donations from the Grand Lodge Mason138 terralong street ever received by the Centre icare, which NSW matched 2533 every kiama and, as well as feed, would $3000 raised by the locals go towards looking after the through sausage sizzles and health of the horses, many the like. which are older, and replacWorshipful brother Mr Bill Rusty Moran, the School’s ing equipment. Gillespie says the group has owner, has long been an advocate and supporter of surf therapy and is providing the voluntary support and equipment required for the event. It is expected that 60 families of children with Autism will attend the event to learn new skills and try out surfing. Kiama Physiotherapy have moved Anyone wishing to register to Bathers, Manning Street, Kiama. should contact info@surfingthespectrum.org or visit • Same great team www.surfingthespectrum.org The organisation is also • Brand new facility, with modern looking for businesses to private consultation rooms sponsor the event and for • Fully integrated gym and clinical individuals to volunteer pilates classes to help. Again, email the address above. • State of the art video movement

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“Seventy-four per cent of our household rubbish is recycled compared to the national average of forty-eight per cent. “We are doing so well but, as with all things, we could do even better.” She recommends taking a trip to the Community Recycling Centre at Minnamurra. “It is clean, well organised and easy to use, and you’ll be amazed what you can take there for recycling. “Everything from x-rays to paint.” Details: Find out more about the work of R3 Kiama at facebook.com/ reducereuserecyclekiama/

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It appears we have much more of 2019 behind us than in front of us, and another busy Christmas and New Year are not far away. I’ll soon be kicking off the Mayor’s Giving Tree and I invite everyone to consider what they can contribute. From 11 November residents and organisations can place a gift suitable for children up to 14 years under the giving trees at Kiama Library and Council’s Administration Building in Manning Street. Your generosity will ensure many children in our Municipality, who might normally miss out on having presents to open, will be able to enjoy and share the happiness of Christmas. In the past the support for the Giving Tree appeal has been very strong, so much

so that two vans have been required to collect the gifts. The appeal will be running until 6 December, to allow them to be collected and distributed. Please don’t worry about wrapping your contribution, as the charity workers will need to sort the gifts into appropriate age groups. On New Year’s Eve we will once again be hosting one of the largest fireworks displays between Sydney and Melbourne. While the highlight will be the fireworks and laser show over Kiama Harbour, there’s plenty more happening, including the carnival, an eat street and roving performers. Make sure you save the date (31 December) for what is always a great way to usher in the New Year with family and friends. After the New Year celebrations, we’ll be preparing for Australia Day, in fact preparations have been going for some time. This year’s Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremony at Gerringong was a great occasion. Next January we’ll be at Minnamurra Public School to recognise those who make a special

contribution to our Municipality, and welcome some new Australian citizens into our community. Maybe there’s someone (or some group) you know that deserves recognition with one of our Australia Day Awards. The awards are for Citizen, Young Citizen, Senior Citizen and Community Group. Nomination forms are available online at: kiama. nsw.gov.au/australiaday. Just make sure you get your nomination completed by 4pm, Friday 22 November! Finally, while Christmas and New Year means holidays for many, it’s a very busy time for our council lifeguards and volunteer life savers. Please make their job just a little easier by swimming at patrolled beaches, and between the red and yellow flags. If you are not sure which beach to go to, there’s a handy one-page map on Council’s website (kiama. nsw.gov.au) showing which beaches are patrolled and when. Download: Kiama Lifeguard Patrol Map 2019/20.

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We are pleased to report that an initiative we helped introduce has borne fruit. The convener of the Old Kiamaites, Noel Creighton Snr, says the group formed from old friends that are sick of only meeting up at funerals is going well. After two successful meetings, the Old Kiamaites have decided to meet on a monthly basis. “People are running into others that they have not seen for 50 years, which is why we formed our group,” says Noel. “We want people who feel part of the history of Kiama to come along so we can reminisce about the good old days and talk about the changes. “If you think you would like to join us just turn up and introduce yourself if I don’t recognise you.” So far the meetings have averaged over 20 attendees. Details: First Monday of the month, Kiama Leagues Club, 10.30am. Change to second Monday if there is a public holiday.

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who pay a gold coin donation. “Last year an estimated 3000 visitors came along and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the day,” says Mark. “We raised $17,000 for Jamberoo Red Cross and Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigade. “This was more than double the amount raised in 2017, and it all went to further the good works done by both organisations.” As an added attraction, rocker cover races are being introduced this year and it is hoped they will become a popular tradition. Details: Sunday 27 October, Jamberoo Oval, from 9.30am. Admission by gold coin donation.

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In conjunction with the Jamberoo Art Group, the Jamberoo Red Cross is staging its annual Art show, now in its 15th year. The Show will feature the work of up to 20 local artists. All works will be for sale, with 10 per cent of sale proceeds going to the Red Cross. The Red Cross will be selling tickets for four prizes to be drawn that weekend. The first prize is a watercolour by Marilyn Hawkes from Gerringong who was last year’s prize winner. The second prize is a handmade quilt made by Judy Sheehan. Lesley East (pictured) will be holding her famous craft stall while the Art Show is on, again in support of Red Cross. Details: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, Club Jamberoo, 10-4pm. Admission free.

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The Car Show coincides with Jamberoo’s monthly Village Market, with a rose bush stall for those missing the usual Rose Show. The weekend wouldn’t be complete with out a visit to the famous St Matthew’s Book Fair. We’re are told this year will be its biggest yet, with lots of bargains to be had. There will also be homemade goodies, craft and more for sale. The Book Fair is on 26-27 October, at the Hall on Chapel Lane,10-4pm. To donate books, contact Elaine on 0421 281 940.

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Without any overall organising committee, the last weekend in October has grown into Jamberoo’s big weekend, with the Jamberoo Car Show, the Jamberoo Art Show, the St Matthews Church Book Fair and the regular end of month market bringing the village alive. The Illawarra Rose Show is usually at the same time, but this year schedules clashed and it will now be held on the following weekend (see page 5). Mark Cronin of the Jamberoo Car Show Committee says the only explanation for the runaway success of their event must be an alignment of the planets. “We’ve achieved a size in just four years that other car shows can only dream of. People say they love the feel of the show, and the broad cross section of vehicles and engines it brings together.” In their first year, they attracted 100 cars, but in their third year, last year, the number was over 500. “We don’t charge for the cars to go on show, and we don’t offer any prizes,” says Mark. “With other car shows the entry fees can be $10 to $30, which puts people off. “We are saying come along and show off your pride and joy, no matter what it is. “Of course we welcome donations if they want to make them.” In turn, the large display of cars attracts a big audience,

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At the Kiama Show Ball The new venue for the Kiama Show Ball got a big tick of approval from those attending. The Pavilion looked stunning, and the dance floor got a good workout to the music of Pearl Noire.

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Roger and Jill Millburn with Lorraine and David Peade

Tricia and Michael Ashelford

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Stefan Goecke and Ingrid Buchner

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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 1. Auto manufacturer winner of Mt Panorama race in October 2019 4. Bird species in Rime of the Ancient Mariner 9. Head cushion 11. Bottle/container name which contains six bottles of wine; anagram of Jamberoo 13. Marsupial who Eats Roots & Leaves 15. Water in a gaseous state 17. Substance found in food & drink such as meat eggs and milk 19. Recording format used after LPs and tape 20. Google internet browser 21. Container of coins and money for personal use 22. Small restaurant 25. Silicate material used as baby powder 27. Not sharp 28. Washable mattress covers 35. This one called Hagibis has just ravaged Japan 36. Duvet 38. Frog noise 41. Word game 42. Colour that is blue with a dash of green 43. Name of Canberra Rugby League team 44. Structure which converts wind into rotational energy

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Grace wins national Pony Club award

Postcard home

I’d never been to Noosa. I went to surf at famous beaches (not as good as Seven Mile Beach) and shop in Hastings Street (not as good as Kiama!). But 40 minutes out of Noosa, I found something that would make me want to come back again and again to this remarkable region. The Noosa Everglades, in the upper reaches of the Noosa River, is one of only two everglade eco-systems in the world. The other (slightly more famous) one is in Florida. The downside of the one in Florida is that it has alligators!

An everglade is a subtropical area of grass and reed-filled swampy land intercut by many branching waterways. These waterways, filled with slow moving brackish water, run into a river and drain out into a lake. Heavy rains in the catchment area around the everglades flush them out regularly. The Noosa Everglades are especially remarkable because they are surrounded by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, Queensland’s first UNESCO Biosphere, an ecological treasure evolved from sand washed north

from the river systems of NSW over millions of years. It’s no surprise that these wetlands are a hotspot for animals and especially birds. More than 40% of Australia’s bird species can be found in the Noosa Everglades. We caught a bus into Habitat Noosa, then a shallow bottomed boat upstream to Fig Tree Point where we picked up a kayak. We then spent the next 90 minutes exploring the River of Mirrors – so called because the waters are stained dark from the tannin leached from surrounding Tea Trees, making the water shiny and

highly reflective. We were surrounded by birds, but could mostly only hear their song. Then I looked up at a branch overhanging the water – an Azure kingfisher looked straight at me. I will never forget that moment, proving you don’t need a photo of everything. Perrie Croshaw, Gerroa If you’d like to share your travel story, send your postcard home (even when you are back) to emailthebugle@ gmail.com

Grace McGlinchey of the Kiama Pony Club has won the Australian Pony Club Award for Best Achievement by Rider 13 to 17 years old, ahead of 37 other nominations. “I am the senior instructor at the Kiama Pony Club and many times I’ve had judges approach me and mention what a polite and amazing sportsperson Grace is,” says Melinda Budd. “She was just four when she joined the Club, and through consistent participation and hard work over

the last 13 years she has advanced her skills and confidence.” Grace has competed in four State events – showjumping, equitation, sporting and mounted games – over a number of years, and has recently completed her instructor’s course. “Grace is an absolute credit to her family, which has been involved with our Club since her grandfather helped found it more than 50 years ago,” says Melinda. “There is no doubt she is deserving of this accolade.”

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