The Bugle 13 August 2016
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Council sells strategic CBD holding Kiama Council has sold its Akuna St and Mitre 10 holdings to Wollongong developer Nicolas Daoud and Co Pty Ltd for $8.5 million, bringing the prospect of a second supermarket for Kiama a step closer. As part of the sale agreement the developer must submit development plans within six months and receive approval within twelve months. In addition to meeting this timeframe, the development must include a 1500sqm space for a major supermarket operator, 100 parking spaces for shoppers and escalator or elevator access from Terralong St. The developer is understood to be conducting its own negotiations with Aldi following the deal being signed. The development, which will include speciality shops and apartments, will have an 11 metre (three storey) height limit and will be assessed by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. “The agreement has incentives to get the project moving,” says Mayor Brian Petschler. “We wanted to avoid it sitting there and no work being done.” If the transaction does not proceed on schedule, Council will retain the $350,000 option fee.
Council spent $6.6 million acquiring the old Weston’s site and Mitre 10. The incoming Council will continue to investigate a proposal to build a two storey carpark with 79 spaces on the eastern Akuna St carpark (shown), possibly with a residential element above. The funds will come from the $2 million remaining once the original purchase prices are repaid into reserves. This will mean that overall the number of car spaces available will be 179, up from the current 79. With the transaction not to be completed until the DA is approved, Council intends to soon proceed with renting out Mitre 10 to a short-term tenant. The Mayor is pleased the deal has been achieved in his final weeks in office. “We have been working towards this outcome since the late 1990s. It has been a long time coming.
Inside this issue Ballot positions drawn for Council election p3
SOLD Potential carpark redevelopment
“It achieves a number of ends - another supermarket, a balancing of the town by keeping shops in the eastern end, providing linkage between Terralong and Akuna streets and creating jobs both in the short and long term.”
Cheering on Grace in Rio p3
Meet the people behind Treecycle p5
Museum searches for link to own history
In preparing for the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Gerringong Museum, members of Gerringong Historical Society are searching for six students of Kiama High, who in 1991 painted a mural for the newly built new museum. “We are wondering whether any of them still live in the area,” says Bobbie Miller. “The names of the students were Darren Gregory, Wendy George, Amanda Crone, Steve Lovegrove, Alexandra Matyear and Justin Thornton.” Twenty five years on, the mural is still on show as the backdrop for the dairy industry display. Dr Roslyn Russell, an historian and museum consultant from Canberra, has recently conducted a survey for the Society, and will be talking at the anniversary celebration Continued on page 4
Lloyd Rees Legacy goes on show p6
Do you know these artists from Kiama High 25 years ago?
What’s on? Every Wednesday
18-24 August
Sat 27 August
Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 2-5pm
Exhibition of works of Kiama Arts Trail members Old Fire Station, Terralong St, Kiama
Kiama Makers & Growers Market Kiama Harbour, 9-2pm
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
13-14 August 6th Fibre Muster Gerringong Town Hall, 9-4pm
13-21 August Kiama Art Show Official opening 12 August
Sat 13 August Kiama Show Trivia Night The Pavilion Kiama, 7pm Tickets $25/$30 ticketebo.com.au/kss2
Sun 14 August Art in the Park Hindmash Park, Kiama from 8.30am
Sat 20 August Gerringong Village Markets In and around Gerringong Town Hall, 9-2pm KDHS Talk by Neville Fredericks: Jamberoo and Kiama - Changes in my Lifetime (see right) Rock 4 Regal Six bands at Dicey Riley’s Hotel, Wollongong, from 9pm. Raising money for MND research.
Sunday 21 August Kiama Seaside Markets Kiama Harbour, 9-3pm
A lifetime of change Following on from recent reflections by Gerry McInerney, the Kiama & District Historical Society’s next speaker is Neville Fredericks. Neville is part of a prominent local business family and has lived and worked in our region for his whole life. He served on Council in the 70s and 80s, with two terms as mayor. He has seen great change in Kiama and Jamberoo in his life, and has promised to share his recollections of the events and characters of the not too distant past.
Sun 28 August Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, Jamberoo 9-2pm
2-6 Sept Lloyd Rees Legacy Artworks Exhibition See page 6
Fri 2 Sept Pics & Flicks: 45 Years See below
Sat 3 Sept Denim and Bling Dance CMRI fundraiser. Live music. Tickets $25, with BYO supper and drinks. Tickets from Cronin’s Liquor Gerringong.
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Exhibition explores place, landscape and belonging
Despite recognition as one of Australia’s leading graphic artists, Geotec is Gregor Cullen’s first solo exhibition. He moved to Kiama with his family five years ago, and teaches at the University of Wollongong. A number of the works on display features his impressions of Bombo Quarry. Just stunning.
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How well does your partner know your past? This is the subject examined beautifully in the English film 45 Years. With just one week until a couple’s fortyfifth wedding anniversary, the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for the husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. The dead woman now casts a huge shadow over their anniversary plans, and over their marriage. It’s not a film about foul play, but of how well people really know each other, even after a lifetime together. The film and the actors, Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay, were nominated for and won a number of prestigious film awards, including winning the 2016 London Critics Circle Film Awards for best British film and best actor and actress. Rampling received an Oscar nomination for best actress. Details: Friday 2 September, doors open 7.20pm for 8pm start. Tickets $10, or take advantage of various discount packages.
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Langton makes bid for Wollongong The surprise resignation of Wollongong MP Noreen Hay has prompted Deb Langton to put her hat into the ring to contest the by-election for Labor. The Director of regional law firm Carter Ferguson has been a member of the Labor Party for 20 years, and previously sought preselection for the same seat in 2003. “I’ve always been interested in entering politics, but have got on with my life while waiting for another opportunity to come along,” she says. “I’ve incorporated my values into my firm so that we are involved in giving back to the community in many ways.” At the moment, it unclear whether a rank and file preselection process will occur or whether ALP head office will choose a candidate. The by-election is expected to be held in November. “There are so many things up in the air at the moment. Until I get chosen as the candidate it will be business as usual,” says Ms Langton. While Ms Langton is from an old Gerringong family and grew up there, she has lived most of her life in Wollongong. Her law firm has offices in Gerringong, Kiama, Goulburn, Wollongong and Nowra.
Cheering on Grace in Rio
Bub and Russell Ford
All set for September 10 election With the nomination period for candidates for the forthcoming local election now closed, the ballot for positions on the voting form has been cast. Mark Way’s Kiama Independents have the prized first spot, followed by the Honey/ Westhoff team, the Greens, Matt Brown’s team, Warren Steel’s Experience Counts team and Neil Reilly’s Some of the people vying for your vote: Neil Reilly, Community Voices team. No individuals nominated Ian Hornsby, Beth Woodstone, Mark Way, Mark Honey, Kathy Rice, Tass Schmidt, Gavin McClure for the election. and Warren Steel. There have been some changes to the teams announced in Matt Brown has announced his the last edition of The Bugle. team: Don Watson, Anne French, Marie Beikmanis has withdrawn Simon Mansfield and Grace Douglas. from the Experience Counts team due It seems the group will not be running to other commitments and Leanne under a name. Herbert and Michael Ballardin have Tass Schmidt is now running joined the team. number three on Neil Reily’s ticket.
Meet the Candidates August 18, 7.30pm Gerringong Town Hall Tuesday 6 September, 7.30pm Progress Hall, Charles Ave, Minnamurra OR Jamberoo Bowling Club TBA for Kiama The Kiama Business Chamber is organising a event. Watch for details.
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This time last year, Gerringong’s Grace Stewart was preparing for her HSC at Kiama High. This year, she’s in Rio as a member of the HockeyRoos, following her impressive performance in the Champions Trophy in London and the International Hockey Tournament in Darwin during which she scored nine goals. Talking to her grandparents Bub and Russell Ford, you get the feeling it was only a matter of time before their family produced an Olympian. Russell gave up an opportunity to play with St George in its heyday when he fell in love and moved to Gerringong to marry Bub. “The whole family is really sporty,” Bub says of her nine children and 26 grandchildren, reeling off their achievements such as playing for Parramatta, being selected for state teams in hockey, touch football and rugby league, and taking on soccer scholarships in the US. Russell is very proud at what Grace has achieved at just 19. “She’s fast, and she is a real team player,” he says. “She’s a striker, but likes to bring others into the game.” Apart from her sporting prowess, he’s proud of her character. “You wouldn’t find a nicer girl. She’s just lovely.” Hockey has long been a favoured family sport. Bub says she only stopped running around the field when she was 60. All five of her daughters played the game, and Grace’s younger sisters, Lily and Demi, still at Kiama High, have already been selected on NSW hockey teams. Grace’s parents, Mandy and Scott Stewart, have gone to Rio to watch her play. Being selected for the HockeyRoos at such a young age means her career is just beginning.
Museum’s 25th THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KIAMA ELECTION SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2016 Election of 9 Councillors You need to be enrolled to vote for the council where you live To check your enrolment details visit our website or call us. If you are not on the roll in NSW or your current enrolment details are not correct you may be eligible to enrol or up-date your details when you vote early or on election day. To newly enrol, or up-date your details on the spot, just bring your NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card showing your current address, and be ready to provide Australian citizenship details if you were born overseas.
Voting on election day Voting will take place on Saturday, 10th September 2016 between the hours of 8am and 6pm. On election day you must vote at a polling place for your council, or your ward if your council is divided. There is no absent voting at local government elections. To check your enrolment details visit our website or call us.
Polling Places A list of polling places for your council or ward is available by visiting our website or calling us.
Voting before election day Postal Voting and Pre-Poll Voting You may be entitled to a postal or pre-poll vote. For details visit our website or call us.
Voting early in person Pre-poll voting begins on Monday, 29 August and ends at 6pm Friday, 9th September 2016. You can vote in person at the following location(s). Pre-poll voting is generally available during Council business office hours Mon-Fri. Not all pre-poll venues are open for the whole pre-poll voting period. For specific operating dates and times of each pre-poll venue visit the website or call us.
Pre-Poll venues Kiama Returning Officer’s Office Lower Pavilion, Kiama Showground, 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama NSW 2533 You can also vote early, and on election day, at Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney from Monday, 29 August. For more details visit the website or call us.
Voting by Post You can apply online for a postal vote from www.votensw.info or by calling 1300 135 736. Your application must be completed and received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 5pm Monday, 5th September 2016.
Voting is compulsory Voting is compulsory for all electors where elections are being held. The penalty for not voting is $55.
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Candidate Information Sheets Each candidate’s information sheet is available for viewing at www.votensw.info or at the Returning Officer’s office.
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VICTOR MIGLIONICO Returning Officer
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about the place of objects in memory keeping, the importance of stories to give them significance, and how the distinctive nature of Gerringong is reflected in the Museum. The Museum building was erected by local members, with the help The Society’s President Helen of local tradesmen, on McDermott with Dr Russell land donated by Council. Following the result of While Council has not had the Federal election, Society success with grant applicamembers are hopeful that it tions in previous years, won’t be too long before Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis, long awaited plans to just prior to the recent develop the Gerringong election, made a firm comSchool of Arts site, includ- mitment of $1.25 million ing the Museum building, towards the scheme. come to fruition. It is hoped the project will “The School of Arts build- commence in the 2017/2018 ing is deteriorating and is financial year once the addibarely used except for stor- tional funding has been age,” says Bobbie. found. Architect’s plans were Details: 10 September, drawn up some time ago 7.30pm, Gerringong to restore the fabric of the Museum, Blackwood St. School of Arts, then reloRSVP by Mon 5 Sept to cate the museum displays to gerringonghistory@ the historic building. gmail.com or ring The museum building Margaret on 4234 1127 would be replaced with new library and community faIf you know any of the cilities, creating a valuable mural artists, please new cultural and commucontact Bobbie Miller on nity hub for Gerringong. 0413 967 385
New suicide prevention initiative The Illawarra-Shoalhaven is one of four New South Wales communities that will take part in an Australia-first trial to prevent suicide. New South Wales Minister for Mental Health, Pru Goward, joined Professor Helen Christensen, Director and Chief Scientist from the Black Dog Institute, to launch the Lifespan project and announce the four trial sites at Parliament House recently. “Establishing the Lifespan program would not have been possible without the extremely generous donation of $14.7 million from the Paul Ramsay Foundation,” she said. “This is a wonderful example of a model of collaboration that we need to see; philanthropy and research institutes working together with government and the nongovernment sector to help solve health and social problems.” LifeSpan is an evidence-based systems approach involving the simultaneous implementation of nine strategies proven to reduce suicide including improved access to mental health care, quality education programs for front line staff and encouraging safe conversations about suicide in schools, workplaces and communities. The LifeSpan program is led by Black Dog Institute and the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Prevention. The Illawarra-Shoalhaven trial will be led by the South East NSW Primary Health Network and will commence in February 2017.
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Kiama Library and the Friends of Kiama Library are excited to be presenting the inaugural Kiama Readers Festival to be held over three days in October. The Festival launch will take place at Kiama Library on Friday 14th of October with the author of The Art of Reading, Damon Young, officially opening the Festival. Festival activities will continue on Saturday 15 of October at The Pavilion Kiama, where eleven author and panel discussion sessions will be held throughout the day. th
The Festival Dinner will take place at the Kiama Leagues Club with authors Richard Glover and Debra Oswald as guest speakers. On Sunday a number of exciting children’s activities will be held in the Library. In the lead up to the Festival, we’ll use this column to introduce some of our speakers.
Meet Meg Keneally Meg Keneally grew up in a household where her full time writer father Tom’s manuscripts provided plenty of scribbling materials for the family’s children. She has enjoyed a number of different storytelling jobs in her working career including a general new reporter for the Daily Telegraph, a talkback radio producer, and currently working in corporate affairs for listed financial services companies. Besides writing, she also enjoys her role as a part-time SCUBA diving instructor. At the Festival, Meg will be talking about the book she has co-written with her father Tom Keneally, The Soldier’s Curse. As this is book one in the planned eleven book Monsarrat series, we’ll look forward to hearing more about how this will unfold.
For more information on the Kiama Readers Festival contact Kiama Library www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au or 4233 1133
Gerringong craftspeople behind Treecycle Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden was founded 200 years ago this year. Throughout this time, while the collection of species from around the world has flourished, little value has been placed on the timber produced along the way. The Treecycle 2016 exhibition looks to redress this by celebrating the sustain-
able recycling and reuse of some of the Garden’s significant trees which have died naturally, been pruned or felled due to disease. Gerringong’s Ginny and Leon Sadubin are the curators and instigators of the project. Ginny has been a volunteer guide at the Sydney Botanic Gardens ever since
Co-curator Ginny Sadubin shaping the Opera House element of her exhibition piece, Harbour Friends
the Sydney Olympics. During that time she has got to know the Gardens well and the people who work there. Three years ago she noticed an Australian Red Cedar - planted in the mid 1820s - was having large dead branches removed. The head arborist asked if her husband Leon, an acclaimed designer, furniture maker and sculptor, would be interested to use them. This was the spark that resulted in Treecycle. It built on the concept of an exhibition Leon curated for the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney in 2010 called the Kauri Project. Thirty woodworkers were invited to make special pieces from a Kauri, which had been planted in the gardens in 1860 and had died as a consequence of the roosting habits of flying foxes. Treecycle 2016 uses the wood of more than 20 species harvested from the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mt Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mt Tomah. The Sadabin’s curator role has entailed supervising the
milling, selecting the participants, organising the selection and pick up of seasoned wood, and finally directing an exhibition event. They selected a broad range of woodworkers representing current practice in this medium. These include other makers from Gerringong: master craftsman, furniture designer and maker David UpfillBrown, and emerging woodworker Harry McInnis. Other South Coast participants are mid-career furniture maker Thirston Morris, and emerging maker Mel Allen from Nowra; noted sculptor Michael Purdy from Woodhill near Berry; and Elise Cameron-Smith, a miniature boat builder and wood carver, and Aidan Morris, furniture maker and creator of special sideboards from Unanderra. “The creations reflect the extraordinary diversity possible when skilled artisans work with such interesting timbers,” says Ginny. “The result is a very individual response to the workability, density, grain and nuances of colour inherent in each piece of timber.”
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Leon Sadubin shaping Monterey Cypress into the arms of a Yoke Armchair, for a modern interpretation of a squatters chair
Harry McInnis of Gerringong, shaping his Mixed Swells bench made from a heritage Pacific Kauri (c.1880s)
Details: Treecycle 2016 is on display at the Royal Botanic Garden until Sunday 21 August. 10-4 daily. At the Moore Room and the Palmhouse. The venues and the exhibition are well signposted throughout the Garden.
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The Lloyd Rees Legacy project has been a labour of love for Bobbie Miller and Andrea Hope. A chance remark by Lloyd Rees’ son led to a search of Kiama High for murals painted by the artist’s architecture students for the new hall in 1963. The paintings were found lying in a corridor against a wall, very much the worse for wear. At some stage the hall had been painted, and the paintings never rehung. As they have great significance by showing the influence of a famous Australian artist on his students, Bobbie and Andrea took on the challenge of raising funds to clean, restore, frame and exhibit the paintings. Christabel Blackman advised on the restoration, which was completed by her brother, local painter Auguste Blackman. Andrea Hope carried out the framing. Efforts were made to contact the six artists, who all became prominent architects. Only four are still alive. Both Lawrence Nield and Rick Leplastrier are Gold Medal winning archi-
tects, and still teach at universities. Neville Clouten has recently returned to Australia from many years as Professor of Architecture in Michigan, USA. Ross Bonthorne was principal architect for Lend Lease, and now works on large scale urban projects around the world. Clem Cummings, who died in1997, was a well known Canberra architect. Ken Murray designed pro-
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jects for local government, particularly in the Shoalhaven, and died in 2005. “The architects all speak of the debt they owe to Lloyd Rees as teacher and mentor, and of how important the Kiama project was to them in developing their painting skills,” says Bobbie Miller. After the paintings have been exhibited publicly in Kiama, they will return to
Andrea Hope finalising the framing of the murals
Kiama High and be on permanent display in the school library. The project has been funded by private donations, including school sausage sizzles, and any surplus funds will given to Kiama High’s art department. Details : 2-6 September, Old Fire Station, Kiama
Letter to the editor The Friends of Blue Haven Aged Care Facility would like to thank the following people for the recent success of their sale. Firstly the people of Kiama for their generous donation of the great selection of clothes, shoes, bags etc for us to sell at the sale and more importantly for turning up on the day to make their purchases. The attendance was terrific. Secondly, we would like to thank Cathy and Steve Law for not only publicising our events but, on most occasions, actually coming along to our functions and making a purchase or two. Thank You. Overall we raised over $3000 which will go towards improving the quality of life for the residents of the Aged Care Facility in one way or another. We look forward to everyone’s continued support for our next event. Thank you, Col Rathbone Secretary, FOBHACF
Bus to the Kiama Ward Lobbying by the Kiama Hospital Auxiliary has resulted in Premier Motor Service now providing an extension to Shellharbour Private for one return Route 71 trip between Monday and Friday. The Auxiliary was concerned it would be difficult for some people to visit patients in the new Kiama Ward once beds are moved from Kiama Hospital.
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Honouring Arthur Campbell Tributes to the late Arthur Campbell AO, former mayor of Kiama, flowed at the recent dedication of a Gerringong park in his honour. He was remembered as a man devoted to his community and family, with a strong commitment to service. The ceremony was attended by four generations of the Campbell family, led by its matriarch Loma. Mayor Brian Petschler said that once his term of office ends in September, he will be amongst those lobbying for play equipment, benches and garden beds in the park to encourage its use. This was greeted enthusiastically by Alma MacPherson, who helped lead a campaign to save the reserve from selloff last year. “I’m so pleased it will be here for the long term, to be enjoyed by those living nearby, the local community and visitors to our beautiful Gerringong,” she says.
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Arthur’s daughter Sandra and her mother Loma, with Alma MacPherson
Deep Winter inspiration Over two hundred small holding farmers from around the country gathered together in Gerringong in early August for their second annual Deep Winter. Organised locally by Fiona Weir and Adam Walmsley of Buena Vista Farm, and Kirsten Bradley of Milkwood Permaculture, the gathering encourages the building
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Celebrating the abundance of citrus with the community. Main: Penny Sadubin and Elle Stewart-Reid plant the new orange tree
The weather looked unpromising for Gerringong Public School’s inaugural Citrus Festival, however the rain stopped and the sun came out on cue for a new Navel orange tree to be planted in our school Orchard. The Orchard was originally planted in July 2015 for National Tree Day with the sponsorship of Slow Food Saddleback. This partnership between a local community organisation and the primary school has been very successful, and it was wonderful that Slow Food Saddleback donated another fruit tree to our thriving collection, now of 25 different varieties. Slow Food Saddleback members Michael and Beverley Blythe also presented the school’s Acting Principal Lisa Morris with a grow your own fruit and vegetable reference book for the Library.
Having planted the tree, everyone enjoyed sampling a wonderful variety of cakes, biscuits, marmalade and a very tasty lemony lentil soup, all made by parents and community members using citrus. There was also a citrus recipe book put together by Slow Food Saddleback available and citrus fruit to share and swap. The organisers would like to make this a bigger community festival next year, hopefully on a weekend. The School Gardening Grubs group will continue to work towards this with Slow Food Saddleback, as well as the Gerringong and Kiama Crop and Swap groups. All have the aim of encouraging good eating practices as well as local food appreciation within our community. Penny Sadubin, Gerringong Gardening Grubs co-ordinator
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Out & about At the CMRI Trivia Night The CMRI Gerringong Jeans for Genes Trivia night was full of generous and noisy supporters who contributed to another successful fundraising campaign. All funds raised will support vital research into childhood diseases and developmental problems so that hopefully one day no child will have to endure unnecessary pain and suffering. CMRI is very grateful to the following sponsors who donated prizes: Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club, Grant’s Gourmet Meats, Gerringong Hotel, Jack’s Grill, The Blue Goose Café, Lorraine Jolley, Siang, Zoobs, Blue Espresso, The Perfect Break Café, Gerringong Bakery, Gerringong Take Away, Sea Vista Café, Cronin’s Liquor and Entertainment Publications. The winning table of Kiama supporters left with Gerringong Hotel and Jack’s Grill vouchers as well as wine, beer and cider donated by the Fisho’s. Gerringong locals will be looking for a win in 2017! This year’s CMRI Denim Quilt was won by Don Poccock. The winners with their booty (not in order): Karen and Balty Balange, Karon and John Dawson, Belinda and Rod Mackinnon, Lori Cracknell, Ngaire Meunier and Ray Ellis of Kiama
At the Local Government Week meet & greet Only a small number of people took up the opportunity to meet informally with councillors and senior staff at the Sebel as part of Local Government Week celebrations. Consensus was that the Friday evening time slot might not be the right one, and thought will be given to a different format next year.
Above: Phillipa and Ian Wilcox of Werri Beach Right: Allen Miller and Orla Smith of Gerringong
Ken Cotter with Mayor Brian Petschler
Ian Hornsby with running mate Councillor Mark Way, Terry Nichols and Council Director Gino Belsito
Wendy Reilly with Gloria Nichols
Winsome Barker took the opportunity to talk to Council’s Paul Czulowski about further improvements to Peace Park.
Sue Bezzina with Councillor Gavin McClure
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 1. Acid/Alkaline scale measured from 0 to14 3. First name of Prince of Wales 6. Mean median mode 9. Hovells travelling companion on his walk to Melbourne 10. First name of of post Brexit UK Foreign Secretary 13. Sydney suburb on Cooks River and Princes Highway 14. An abbreviation of id est (1,1) 15. Persia 16. Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs 17. Rum cut with water 18. Shooter. Missed Rio Olympics when stopped by police and blowing over .05 19. Motor vehicles with four wheels 21. Humes’ fellow walker 22. An opening, passage 24. Doctor of Philosophy (2,1) 26. Nasty type of wave for a body surfer 28. Scientific name for helium 29. Island off NSW famous for its pine trees and convicts 31. Smallest state capital 34. Metric unit equivilant to 10,000 metres 35. Old fashioned name of red wine 36. Village looking south over Seven Mile Beach 38. A lot of flying insects or cicadas 39. Colour of shiraz wine 40. Remind or urge constantly, especially one husband 41. Vietnamese soup 43. Falling tide 44. RAAF delta wing frontline fighter prior to the Hornet 46. Summer seabreeze on NSW coast 49. University in ACT 50. Month in which there is Christmas 51. Made from sand blue metal and cement 53. Planes and ships measure their speed in these 54. Opposite end to mouth 55. Name of maker of new sculpture at Storm Bay
56. Biscuit made by Arnotts
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DOWN 2. Retail shop selling sewing items 3. Name of park behind Surf Beach 4. Long bodied reptiles. Skinks. 5. Reflex act of ejecting stomach contents through the mouth 7. Supreme commander of the fleet 8. A tree/plant that retains its leaves throughout the year 9. Old mother who lived in a cupboard 11. Cylindrical tower used for storing grain 12. Last railway station before Kiama 20. Winter fruit 23. Closest planet to the sun 24. Big bird big beak that has a statue on waterfront at Kiama 25. Identification device on front and rear of vehicle (6,5) 27. Name of RAN base at Nowra 30. Last name lead singer of The Rolling Stones 32. Marine clam
New home at Surf Beach while repairs are made to Black Beach Plenty of parking! 33. Name of the whale boat with Bass & Flinders 37. Main storage compartment in a car 42. Name of highway going south from Sydney 44. Leave stranded on a desert island 45. Strong wind 7-10 on the Beaufort scale
47. Glass you can’t see through 48. Expensive white fur coat 50. Large container 52. Large Australian flightless bird
The Bugle crossword is compiled by Steve Law
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Postcard home When you live in Kiama it is tough to leave its beauty. But in Australia we are blessed, with many interesting and gorgeous places to see. My husband, Brian and I trekked off with two other couples to join another six people to travel to Cape York. The very tip of the Australian continent on a tag-a-long tour. We had been to the Cape 10 years ago and Brian had been in 1990. The remoteness of the Cape has been compromised by ‘improved’ road conditions. On the upside of tourism, the communities are receiving better facilities and services from better access roads. No five stars, we had billions. The nightscapes were far better than the city lights. Many nights our bath was a bucket, camp shower or a dip in one of the many waterfalls. Our bed was a roof top camper. Never did we go hungry or thirsty,
our guide made sure the evening meals were a feast. The landscapes varied from the flat of Picaninni Plains, to the dense rainforest of the Daintree and the rocky outcrops at Chillagoe and the tip itself. Our trusty Troopie was loaded to the hilt, but
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handled tough tracks, dust and corrugated roads with ease. Four wheel driving experience, mechanical knowledge, first aid and the ability to disconnect from the modern day was a must. No Pokemon in these necks of the woods, just crocodiles,
wedgetail eagles, roos, goannas, poisonous plants and reminders of how the Cape played a part in WWII. So it was time to use your own resources and look, listen, learn and enjoy. We have now returned to Kiama and reflect on
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our journey, jokes and adventures. We love our country and will be venturing outback again soon. So much beauty in only three weeks. Nadia Guillaumier To see more images search on Facebook or Instagram for #girlgoneoutback or #negphotography
On the watch for illegal dumping The amount of illegal dumping in national parks and other environmentally sensitive areas surrounding Kiama has resulted in an alliance between Council and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Kiama Council’s Regional Illegal Dumping Compliance Officer David Waples says new legislation has strengthened the ability of Council and NPWS to use covert technology to gather evidence in the investigation of illegal dumping. “A previous direction by the Privacy Commissioner on how public agencies can use personal information in investigations has now been enshrined in law and this has greatly assisted us,” he says. Fines for illegal dumping of $1,000,000 for corporations and $250,000 for individuals can apply. Residents are advised to use licensed waste facilities. If you are unsure where these facilities are located, contact Kiama Council.