The Bugle 26 August 2017
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Saving our heritage in an era of development
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All too often modest domestic architecture is overlooked in an assessment of an area’s heritage until it is too late. The grander buildings in a region are more obvious in their claims to importance, achieving heritage listing in their own right. However, a labour of love over five years by a dedicated group has resulted in three residential streets becoming the first Heritage Conservation Area officially recognised in the Kiama Local Environmental Plan (LEP). The Pheasant Point Conservation Area, encompassing Fitzroy St, Devonshire St and a portion of Minnamurra St is part of the origi-
nal William Gard Estate (see page 7 for details and photos of the area). This is a case when the importance of the largely intact group of buildings contributes to the value of the whole. All the dwellings, the unique streetscape and the original 1870s subdivision with its narrow lanes remain basically unchanged and represent a unique physical record of the basalt boom period of Kiama’s history. The listing on the LEP provides statutory protection for this unique 19th century area from unsympathetic development now and in the future. The recent sale of a house
A photo of the Area taken from the top of Minnamurra St, circa 1893
in Devonshire St for over $1 million shows that heritage listing can no longer be seen as detracting from a property’s value. While demolition is not an option, and extensions and alterations must not detract from the heritage significance of a building, owners still have the ability to make sympathetic improvements. The precinct was given National Trust listing in 2013. Having the Trust’s backing gave crucial support to listing the Pleasant Point Heritage Conservation Area on Kiama Council’s LEP. Continued on page 7
Time to afford more protection to Manning St With the northern end of Manning St attracting several DAs that Kiama Council has determined as an over-development of their sites, Chair of the Central Kiama Precinct Committee Peter O’Neil believes protection of the area needs to be strengthened. “This streetscape contains the finest collection of civic, religious and commercial buildings, not just in Kiama, but in the whole of the Illawarra,” he says. “It encompasses the northern block of Manning St (from Shoalhaven St), plus
the eastern end of Terralong St through to Shoalhaven St. Any new construction should be considered part of this iconic streetscape, not as an isolated development.” With most of the midcentury commercial buildings in the area tired and run down it is expected that over the next few years most will demolished to make way for new buildings. The 2002 Kiama Town Centre Charrette states that ‘It is important that the Precinct’s heritage be conContinued on page 7
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Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 2-5pm
Legacy Badge Stall cnr of Shoalhaven and Terralong Sts. 9-3 pm Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, 7.30pm Tickets $25 ($20 Illawarra Folk Club members) available on-line at illawarrafolkclub.org.au Pics & Flicks: Dean Spanley Gerringong Town Hall $10
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On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Til 3 Sept Echoes in the Landscape exhibition Little Blowhole Artbar Tingira Cres, Kiama
26 August - 3 Sept Kiama Art Society Exhibition Kiama Leagues Club
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2-3 Sept Kiama Arts Trail Various studios around the region
Gerringong Historical 7 Sept Society presents GoverWrap with Love Knit In nors and Explorers: See below a talk by Tony Butz Gerringong Museum, 1pm 7-13 Sept Kiama Woodcraft Group Sun 27 August Exhibition and Sale Jamberoo Village Old Fire Station, Kiama Market 8-9 Sept Reid Park, 9-2pm Small Farm Field Day Gerringong Music Club (See right) Concert: Antony 9-10 Sept Peebles Gerringong Town Hall, 2pm $20 A Day on the Hill Spring Festival
Romans 5th Annual Kiama Hot Rod Run See 6
Sat 16 Sept Gerringong Village Markets In and around Gerringong Town Hall, 9-2pm Kiama Classic Family Fun Bike Ride More next issue
Sun 17 Sept Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm
22-24 Sept Folk by the Sea Earlybird tickets available from www. folkbythesea.com.au See page 8
Sat 23 Sept Second Hand Saturday School Flat, Kiama. Register a spot with Council Kiama Makers and Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm Bundanon’s Siteworks 2017 More next issue
Bring out your inner farmer at the Small Farm Field Day Whether you have acreage, have ambitions to do so or are using your backyard to grow food or keep chooks, Berry Rotary’s annual Small Farm Field Day offers a great day out with likeminded people. There will be wide range of exhibitors coming from all over Australia displaying the latest farming equipment, machinery and supplies as well as everything you could want for your farm/yard – including trees, plants, mowers, garden equipment, water tanks and solar solutions. In this fifth year, more demonstrations and talks will be staged to provide a greater opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience on aspects as diverse as animal husbandry and horticulture. There will also be a garden fair and live-
Join the annual Knit-In Once again, Kiama Library will be alive to the clicking of needles when it holds its annual Knit-In for the charity ‘Wrap with Love’. All knitters are invited to come to the event, organised in partnership with the Kiama group of the Knitters Guild NSW. Needles and yarn will be supplied; however keen knitters are welcome to bring their own knitting supplies. Size 8 (4mm) needles and 8-ply yarn are recommended. Finished squares (knitted to the size required) and donations of yarn can be dropped off at Kiama Library on the day or at any time throughout the year. Details: Thursday 7 September, Kiama Library, 10.30-noon, with free morning tea provided
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stock exhibits. The organisers promise plenty of good old fashioned country fun, including an animal nursery and local food. A perfect family outing on a Spring day.
Details: Fri 9 Sept, 8.30-4pm Sat 10 Sept 8.30-3pm Berry Showground Adults $10, U/15 years free For full details go to www.berryrotary.org.au
Steampunk fantasies talk Wollongong author Richard Harland has had seventeen novels published in Australia by Allen & Unwin, Penguin, Pan Macmillan and Scholastic. His latest books have been his most successful: the steampunk fantasies Worldshaker, Liberator and Song of the Slums, which have also been published widely overseas. A former lecturer in literature at UOW, he promises to be an interesting speaker. Details: Sat 2 Sept, Kiama Library Auditorium, 2.30pm $5 Friends of Kiama Library members, $8 visitors.
Local author donates sales Second attempt to to Riding for the Disabled endorse measure to support Jamberoo DCP A change to the Kiama Local Environment Plan (LEP), mooted as a necessary element to help protect view corridors and retain the ‘village feel’ of Jamberoo, was unexpectedly defeated at the August meeting of Kiama Council. The recommendation made to Council by Planning staff gave them discretion over which sites would be subject to the new rule, but an amendment by Councillor Kathy Rice extended it to cover all future subdivisions. In a report to Council by its Planning staff, the change was recommended as the most effective way to support the intent of the draft Jamberoo Development Control Plan, which is currently in its community consultation phase. The proposal was to increase the minimum lot size for newly zoned R2 low
density residential land in Jamberoo from 800m2 to 1200m2. It would also impose a minimum lot size for newly zoned R2 land in Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa of 600m2 rather than the current permissible 450m2 lot size. The increase in the minimum lot sizes for dual occupancies would effectively reduce the number of potential residences in any new R2 development. In the case of the proposed Golden Valley Rd sub-division, which is still to receive Gateway approval to proceed, increasing the minimum lot size would reduce the theoretically possible maximum number of new dwellings from 88 to 58. The decision is subject to a rescission motion, meaning it will be considered again at the September meeting. If the planning Continued on page 6
$9.3m in projects shortlisted for funding Hot on the heels of the State Government fully funding the Minnamurra Boardwalk project, other major infrastructure projects are looking possible to be fast tracked. Kiama Council has heard that the other three projects it submitted for funding through the NSW Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund (RGETF) have been shortlisted for funding. The RGETF is a $300 million fund ‘to increase tourist visitation by investing in regional environment and tourism infrastructure, particularly focusing on assets that will grow and further diversify NSW regional economies’. An Extraordinary Meeting of Council endorsed work being done to provide detailed submissions on the projects to the RGETF by the end of October deadline, without further discussion of the merits. In a related matter, the August meeting of Council called for a report to be prepared outlining issues associated with the Minnamurra Boardwalk project including construction and environmental issues, economic benefit and on-going maintenance costs and the effect they would have on Kiama’s Fit for the Future ratios.
The three shortlisted projects are: ♦ to create an arts precinct in the centre of Kiama township by expanding and transforming existing infrastructure. $6.3 million sought for the $12 million project. ♦ to construct a stairway that will link the rock shelf to the existing walking trail on the top of the Bombo Headland. $500,000 has been applied for the Bombo Eco Walk link, which ‘will enhance the existing amenities of the walking trail and by its unique location be a further drawcard for additional visitors to the area’. ♦ to construct a cycleway consisting of a pathway approximately 1.2 km along the Princes Highway, South Kiama. $2.5 million is being sought for this project which aims to improve cyclist access between Kiama and Gerringong and provide an emergency link for vehicle traffic if the Princes Highway is blocked.
Minnamurra author and illustrator Philippa Cleag
Local teacher Philippa Cleall is donating the proceeds of her third picture book in the popular Pepperpot series to the Riding for the Disabled Association Centre at Jerrara. The series is about a quirky cat who, in this story, is saved by an unexpected source of friendship when she encounters danger in the neighbourhood. “Children are often wary of those who have disabilities or who look different. Pepperpot & Spice challenges this idea and encourages children to look past the surface to enjoy friendship with others through shared interests. The new character in this story, Spice, may be on wheels but he is brave and innovative and saves Pepperpot from harm,” Philippa says. Her awareness of the important relationship that animals can have
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for persons with a physical or intellectual disability has prompted the donation. Written for pre-school to lower primary age readers, the book will be launched locally as part of the Family Classic Ride Day activities on 16 September at Black Beach. The book is being distributed nationally by Novella Publications.
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A longstanding feud between the Liberal Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, and the Labor Mayor of Shellharbour, Marianne Saliba, has escalated with Mr Ward referring himself to the ICAC to clear himself of accusations of impropriety. Mr Ward had previously publicly criticised Mayor Saliba over delays in transferring land owned by the Council at the Croom Rd Sporting Complex, which is needed to move ahead with the Albion Park Rail Bypass Project. Shellharbour Council has also referred Mr Ward to ICAC and the Mayor has called upon him to resign as Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra. Mr Ward had earlier written to the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight to ask her to instruct the RMS to proceed with the immediate compulsory acquisition of the land in question. Shellharbour City Council is currently in the lead up to its local elections.
Residents have until Tuesday 29 August to lodge any concerns they have about the revised plans submitted for the development of the land on the corner of Akuna and Shoalhaven Streets, which also includes 100 Terralong St (the old Mitre 10). Following discussions at its August meeting, the Central Kiama Precinct is to make a submission listing concerns about the planned removal of all the trees on the Akuna St side of the property; its height exceeding 11 metres in parts; congestion caused by traffic and parking problems; lack of use of solar, water retention and other sustainable building methods; and rubbish bin removal issues once the building is occupied. “We will put in a submission on behalf of the Precinct,” says its Chair, Peter O’Neil, “But we encourage individuals to have their say about it as well. “It is a development that will shape Kiama’s future.” The sale of the Council owned land depends on the developer’s DA being approved.
Visit the tip on a Saturday afternoon Longer Saturday hours (from 8-4pm) are being trialled for six months at the Minnamurra Waste and Recycling Facility at Minnamurra from the beginning of September, to gauge demand for the extra hours. “Residents can drop off any garden waste they can’t fit in their green bins or make use of the Community Recycling Centre,” says Gino Belsito, Council’s Director of Engineering & Works. Charges for garden waste are: utility and trailer loads $25; half-loads $14; and cars $10. A full list of what can be dropped off for free at the Community Recycling Centre is available from the Council website. Until the end of September, it is also possible to dispose of old child safety seats for free at the Centre. Kiama is one of three sites taking part in the trial, which is being conducted by Equilibrium in conjunction with the Flagstaff Group, NSW Government, NRMA and child safety seat manufacturers.
Gerringong not keen on crossing
39th Annual Exhibition 26th Aug – 2nd Sept 10-6pm Sun 3rd Sept 10am –1pm Kiama Leagues Club Auditorium
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Gerringong’s South Precinct has told Council of the community’s lack of support for the proposal to build a crossing over the eastern end of Werri Lagoon. The idea, championed by Councillor Mark Way and the Walking Tracks and Cycleways Committee, was to help people finish the Kiama Coast Walk without getting wet when the Lagoon is open to the sea. The Precinct’s Stephen Blazier says while some people at the August meeting supported the idea, the overwhelming sentiment was against the crossing for aesthetic reasons. “It was felt a low profile boardwalk near the mouth of the river would eventually get washed away. “This would mean a substantial structure and people didn’t want that so close to the beach.”
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Instead, the Precinct has recommended Council improve the signage at the Loves Bay end of the Walk so that people are well aware of what awaits them, possibly by referring them to a website for the latest conditions. Stephen is one of the new Co-Chairs of the South Precinct following the AGM which was held at the Au-
gust Meeting. The other Co-Chairs are Robert Coady and Raewyn Thomson. Linda Brazier is the Secretary and Trevor Cuthbertson the Treasurer. The South Precinct meets on the third Thursday of the month at Gerringong Town Hall, 7.30pm, to discuss issues relevant to the local area. All residents are welcome to attend.
Jamberoo breaks drought After one of the tightest South Coast Group 7 Rugby League finishes for years, Jamberoo Superoos have turned the clock back 56 years to claim the First Grade Minor Premiership. Going into the final round trailing Shellharbour City Sharks by two points and facing reigning premiers Gerringong Lions, the Superoos prevailed 16-4 in a Kevin Walsh Oval thriller. With the Sharks upset by Port Kembla, Jamberoo slipped past the Lions and Sharks into first spot after 18 rounds. The Superoos’ win has seen Gerringong slip back to an elimination SemiFinal against Warilla-Lake South Gorillas at Michael Cronin Oval on Saturday 26 August, in a match which is ironically a replay of the 2016 Grand Final. The Kiama Knights, who had the final round bye, moved into third spot and will face the Sharks at Shellharbour in a Qualifying Semi the next day. The winner will face Jamberoo at Kevin Walsh Oval in the major Semi-Final on Sunday 3 September. However the Superoos are not getting too excited at the Minor Premiership, knowing they are still two tough games away from winning the club’s first First Grade
Jamberoo Superoos utility player Ben Wade on fire against Gerringong Lions in the deciding round
Premiership since Lionel Simmons’ side in 1974. “We are pretty rapt to finish on top and get a home Major Semi, but we know that all four sides behind us have plenty of finals’ experience, so we will be training hard over the next few weeks to prepare for what lies ahead,” says Jamberoo captain-coach
Jono Dallas. “We should have everyone back on deck for next week, so we should be at full strength,” he added. All three Kiama Municipality clubs have fared well during the season, with Jamberoo and Kiama represented by three teams, and Gerringong having two in the Semi-Finals.
Photo: Rebecca Rosconi Photography
Boomerang Bags show how it’s done
Kiama Boomerang Bags’ two day sewing bee in Kiama Village was a great success, introducing the concept to people shopping with a major grocery chain. Organiser Camilla Kerr-Ruston said the announcements by Woolworths, Coles and IGA that they were ceasing single use plastic shopping bags on 1 July 2018 had increased interest in Boomerang Bags.
“We’ve had great success with shoppers and stallholders at the Kiama Farmers Market,” says Camilla. “But the announcements by Coles, Woolworths and IGA has seen a flood of enquiries about alternatives to single use plastic bags.” Members of the group sewed bags and gave demonstrations over the two days. Page 5 ♦ The Bugle 26 August 2017
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Romans Hot Rods visit town for the 5th year
Kiama is synonymous with Sunday drives, so it is no wonder that each year members of NSW’s oldest Hot Rod club come down to Kiama for a weekend of activities, centring around their annual Show and Shine Car Show down at the Harbour. John Dickie, of Romans Hot Rod Club, says last year attracted 240 cars. “It got to the point where we had to turn people away as
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proposal for the change is not approved at the September meeting, it cannot be put forward again for another three months. This raises the possibility that a DA for Jamberoo’s contentious Golden Valley Rd sub-division could be lodged under the old rules, as the changes to the LEP will have to be approved via the lengthy Gateway process. Councillor Matt Brown was vocal in his opposition to the changes, saying that rather than enhancing Jamberoo’s village atmosphere the larger blocks would ruin it by encouraging miniMcMansions and would not be good for the environment. “We have a duty to retain the village atmosphere - we should be trying to en-
there was no more room. Most of them had come down from Sydney for the day.” The Club is based in Tarren Point, and the Kiama event is their main gathering for the year. “We try to make it a great day out for the family, with activities for the kids, trade stands for motoring enthusiasts and more,” he says. Local Masonic and Lions club
members will be collecting donations from the public to go towards local Lions Club charities, and the Lions Club will be conducting the obligatory BBQ. Romans also makes contributions to local charities from the proceeds of the day. Details: Sunday 10 September, School Flat, Kiama Harbour. Cars welcome from 8am at $10 per vehicle, with the public allowed in from 8.30am.
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hance a village feel for Jamberoo by encouraging people to live closer together.” Councillor Don Watson raised concerns about housing affordability. In proposing the motion, Counillor Kathy Rice said, “I am responding to the concerns of Jamberoo residents who have brought up their desire to regulate the dual occupancies that have been occurring in developments such as Chapel Hill and Wyalla Rd. “Each dual occupancy will be 600m2, which is smaller than the minimum lot size for Jamberoo of 800m2.” The rescission motion was lodged by Councillors Rice, Sloan and Way. Mayor Mark Honey, who voted for the change, says, “I am in favour of the larger
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lot size, as it is a way of preserving Jamberoo’s character.” Graham Pike, Secretary of the Jamberoo Valley Residents & Ratepayers Association (JVRRA), is also in favour of the change, “It is the sort of thing we need to achieve the outcome we are fighting for, and we hope that after councillors have had more time to consider it they will vote for increasing the minimum lot size.” He says it is also essential for Council to include in the DCP and other relevant instruments the mechanisms by which developers cannot revert to complying development standards. “It will require more effort but our advisers tell us it is possible and necessary.” As previously reported,
Kiama Council is holding a number of workshops in Jamberoo to help people understand and participate in the DCP process. In addition, it is conducting an online survey to assist in gathering people’s views on how the village should develop. The JVRRA is also conducting its own community survey to add the depth it feels is needed. The JVRRA is being assisted by several experts in preparing its DCP-related information and advice to the community. This will include preparing a proforma submission to be used as a framework for submission to Council. Both the survey and the proforma will be distributed throughout the community.
Saving our heritage Protection of this unique area of Kiama has been achieved through the cooperative efforts of residents, the broader Kiama community, the Illawarra Branch of the NSW National Trust and councillors and staff at Kiama Council. An upcoming photographic exhibition of the history of Kiama’s domestic architecture is currently being prepared and will be on display in the Old Fire Station in October. This exhibition is under the auspices of the Kiama and District Historical Society.
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Elements of the 19th Century streetscape
All of the Devonshire St houses were built to the same plan, without using nails
This house in Minnamurra St shows the original wrap around verandah
Right: 10 Fitzroy St built in 1848 for the Gard family who owned the estate
The Pheasant Point Heritage Conservation Area includes: the previously listed Minnamurra
Street Heritage Precinct, with its four miners’ cottages and Bellevue Guesthouse six miners’ cottages in Devonshire Street two miners cottages, the original 1852 house of William Gard, two foremans’ cottages (now one dwelling) and the potential archaeological remains of the Figtree Inn in Fitzroy Street the streetscape of Devonshire and Fitzroy Streets with their narrow lanes the original 1870s subdivision of the Gard Crown lease.
Right: This eight roomed two storey building was built by the Gards in 1849. In its grounds are the ruins of the Fitzroy Inn.
Manning St concerns served and protected from inappropriate architecture nearby’ and recommended that ‘Any new development must respect and celebrate the heritage context of this sub-precinct’. Mr O’Neil believes it is time to put some teeth behind this desire. “It is now 15 years later and there is still no significant protection for this area that will evaluate new developments in the context of their historic setting. “The Kiama Central Precinct is calling on Kiama
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Council to investigate the inclusion of this area in the Kiama DCP and LCP and give appropriate recognition not just to individual buildings, but to the historic nature of the streetscape.” Following a motion to that effect being carried at the August Central Kiama Precinct meeting, Councillor Neil Reilly is to put the matter before the next meeting of Council. Mayor Mark Honey says he is keen for the heritage of the Manning St/East Terralong St precinct to be pro-
tected as part of the review of the whole plan for Kiama being overseen by the Planning Committee. At the Precinct meeting, he said that Council is soon to advertise for an urban designer to do a plan for central Kiama which will address heritage and other issues. At the August Council meeting, the revised plans for 44 Manning St were rejected for a number of reasons, including heritage. The applicant has gone to the Land & Environment Court.
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Folk By The Sea: Artist profile
Festival star Fred Smith also making America great again
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It isn’t hard to see where Australian singer-songwriter, diplomat and comedian Iain ‘Fred’ Smith – one of the headline acts at Kiama’s Folk By The Sea festival on September 22-24 – gained the inspiration for the title of his next album. The album called Great is due for release later this year, and it’s all about the country that Donald Trump promised to “make great again” during his successful campaign to become US President. “Great is a collection of American ballads, story songs - some comic, some less so - offering my observations and accounts of American history, politics and pathologies,” Smith says. “Like most of us, I can’t take my eyes off recent political developments in America. So there is a fair bit of piss-taking on the album, befitting the subject matter. But it also reflects my reverence and fascination for American history, literature and music.” Smith promises to introduce some of the songs from Great at his Friday and Saturday night performances at Folk By The Sea, along with songs from his highly acclaimed Dust of Uruzgan and other albums. “I’ll be mixing up Uruzgan and other repertoire with songs from Great,” he says. “I’m confident about the quality of the songs on the new album, but it will take a while to figure out how to present them, and where they fit in set lists. So there will be some suck it and see going on (at Folk By The Sea).” Smith lived in the US for four of the most formative years of his life, “So the country got under my skin. And, of course, we all grew up steeped in American Art and culture.” In Dust of Uruzgan, both the album
their families to the Dust of Uruzgan songs has been humbling. I get an email or two every couple of weeks from Australian, Dutch and American soldiers and their families saying the songs helped them make sense of it all, and get some sleep at night. “I didn’t set out to write therapeutic protocols, but I was living and working in this tightly packed military base and, thin-skinned as I am, processing events that me and the men and women around me needed to process.” Smith will be performing at Folk By The Sea with his long-time collaborator, singer and double bass player Liz Frencham, originally from Shellharbour, and Carl Pannuzzo on piano Fred Smith at Kamp Holland on the outskirts of Tarin Kowt, the provincial capital and drums. Their performances at Folk By of Uruzgan The Sea are on the main stage at released in 2010 and the book by the 7.15pm on the Friday and 6.30pm same name published this year, Smith on the Saturday. Nick Hartgerink chronicles the two years he spent as a Department of Foreign Affairs Details: The festival is a ticketed (DFAT) diplomat in Afghanistan event at Kiama Showground Pavilion working alongside Australian Defence on Fri and Sat, Sept 22-23, with free Force soldiers. concert by local acts on Sun Sept 24, Smith is a career diplomat who has at Hindmarsh Park during the day and been described as ‘Australia's secret at Kiama Bowling Club in the evening. weapon’ in international diplomacy. Earlybird season tickets $60 (a saving While in Afghanistan his guitar and of $15 until Sept 20) from beautifully crafted songs served as a www.folkbythesea.com.au bridge not only to the troops, but also to the people and tribal leaders of that war-torn region. His time there was chronicled on the ABC TV’s Australian Story. Given the number of people renting The title song, Dust of Uruzgan, out rooms or properties via AirBNB, captured the hearts of many serving in Council is to participate in a research Afghanistan, while Sapper’s Lullaby project to identify appropriate planning has become an anthem for soldiers and responses to the booking system’s their families. Indeed, Smith regularly impact on coastal communities. receives emails from people who served The project aims to provide a practiin Afghanistan. cal framework to assist councils’ deci“The response from soldiers and sion-making on a variety of issues.
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Bowlo vote causing waves Tensions are running high as the Gerringong Bowling and Recreation Club heads towards its annual election. For the first time, a team of members are grouping together, under the banner of the Gerringong Bowlo Revival Crew. Along with Sandra McCarthy standing for another term as the elected President are Glenn Kolomeitz (formerly CEO of NSW RSL), Martin Smith (local business owner), Cherie Burton (former Government Minister and Member of NSW Parliament), Nicole Vernon-Rogers (CPA) and Philip Vernon-Rogers (local business owner and former policeman). According to one of the current directors, Kevin Kelly, “They are calling it a revival, but it looks like a hostile takeover to me. “We are at a loss as to why we suddenly have a whole team of people running. It has changed the tone.” He says that despite difficulties experienced because of the previous board bring the Bistro in-house, the club is working well towards its five year strategy. Glenn Kolomeitz says, “We would like to bring more innovative and insightful strategic leadership to the Board of the Club in order to take full advantage of opportunities to make the Club a modern venue with contemporary facilities for the benefit of all members.” The election period is 27 August to 2 September.
Art Society Exhibition ready for viewing See you
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The Kiama Art Society’s Exhibition is on display at the Kiama Leagues Club from Saturday 26 August to Saturday 2 Sept from 10-6pm, and from 10-1pm on Sunday 3 September. The competition winners will be announced at a function on Friday 25 August.
After spending the day hanging the 350 entries, Helen Paine, Heather Netherclift and Catherine Carr stop to straighten one of Helen’s works.
Mayoral Column Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers At the start of the year discussions began about what was going to happen at Bombo Quarry once operations cease there at the end of next year (2018). The idea of a new area of land opening up for development always generates a lot of excitement and debate about what is needed or not. With more than 100 hectares on tap, determining a future for Bombo Quarry is an exciting project. But I would like to emphasise there is a long way to go before we see anything built at Bombo Quarry. This project will probably outlive me at least. What have we achieved so far? Council has managed to bring together the major landowners in Sydney Trains, Boral and Cleary Bros to begin looking at what to do with the site. Everyone has agreed to update the Future Land-Use Structure Plan for the Bombo Quarry Precinct, last updated in 2009. This will help with the development of a planning proposal for the precinct. This alone is a big job. Any review would have to take into account existing studies of the area and what further studies are needed, to properly take into account the economic, social and environmental issues associated with the area. The plan would also need to take into account the Kiama Local Environment Plan (2011) and Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Plan (2015) that were developed after the existing plan for Bombo. Then we need to decide land use objectives and what remediation and preparatory earth works would be needed. All this is before trying to start on a layout or structure for the precinct. That is a fair bit of work. Also, let’s not forget, that once quarrying stops, the NSW Government (Major Infra-
structure) intends to use the quarry to dispose of spoil for, hopefully, a period of less than five years. While much of the studies don’t have to wait for this, the actual on-ground works do. I raise this not to dampen enthusiasm, but to adjust expectations that Bombo Quarry is somehow the silver bullet to all our housing problems. It is not. We have a good time period before Bombo can do anything to assist with housing pressures. We cannot sit and wait till that happens. Bombo could be a great asset to our region in residential and commercial terms. Enough to power our community well through the next century. But until then, we must continue the work in front of us today, to solve the planning problems of today and tomorrow.
If you’ve never been to the Show Ball, this is the year to do it as hard working Show Society members need your support to raise funds needed to host the 170th Kiama Show. “The Show Ball has always been an iconic event in our community calendar,’’ says its co-ordinator Fiona Wilkinson. “It is a chance for people to catch up with friends and let their hair down. We’ve worked closely with a lot of local entertainers and suppliers to ensure 2018 will be a whole new kind of Show Ball, but what won’t be different is that it’s going to be a whole lot of fun.” Kiama’s own favourite Kazadorian immigrant Kiki Bittovabitsch (aka comedian Tamara Campbell) will be MC, with local DJ Brendon Comber and Wollongong band The Record Breakers promising to have everyone on the dance floor. The Show Ball is a major fundraiser for the Society, with all proceeds going towards the hosting of the 2018 Kiama Show. Details: 18 November at the Leisure Centre. Early bird tickets are available now for just $35 from kiamashow.com.au. BYO supper and drinks.
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At the Kiama Show Society Trivia Night The Kiama Show Society held its 3rd annual Trivia night on Saturday night with over 130 people attending. Plenty of fun was had by all, with games mixed in with the trivia questions to help with the fundraising. Jade from Wave FM was again the MC, ably assisted by Judges Mark Cuthbertson and Simon Godden. Feedback from the crowd was that the trivia master was too hard on the music round and more 1950’s music was needed. He has already started looking for vinyl records. Fiona Wilkinson
The Show Society would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Crooked River Winery; Burnetts on Barney; Scoops Ice Creamery; Kiama Bookshop; Toyworld; Roost Espresso; Sea Breeze Hair; Red Rooster; and David and Barbara Barnes.
Left: Greg and Julie Chittick with their nephew Adam Chittick
Sue Cox and Sharon Brown
Kiama Show Society President Michael Brennan and his wife Kay
Jake Willoughby, Jeddah Teasdale and Justie Doorn-McCormack
Celebrating Book Week Families celebrated Book Week at the Kiama Baby Playgroup, run by Kiama Anglican Church. Looks like it was great fun! Photos: Michael Birrell
Darcy Delahunty as a kookaburra Alysia and Josephine Anstiss as Hairy Maclary
Sarah Webb and Holly as Thelma the Unicorn Matilda Latimer as the Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Postcard home Mark Twain described the Mississippi River this way: “It is not a commonplace River, but on the contrary, is in all ways remarkable. Considering the Missouri its main branch, it is the longest river in the world -- four thousand three hundred miles” (Life on the Mississippi, Chap 1 ). After one week on a paddle steamer, the American Queen, cruising down the river from Red Wing, Minneapolis, we certainly agree! It is remarkable in terms of length, breadth, history, culture and politics. The river is beautiful and its banks are lined in these upper reaches with a variety of trees thick with foliage and home to many eagles that soar majestically above. Islands appear unexpectedly, driftwood floats on the current and huge snags remain anchored in the muddy bottom. There are 22 locks on the 588 miles of river that flows through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri from St Paul to St Louis. These locks are huge with water level changes of six feet or more and the process is seamless. Bridges open or rise and lower for the paddle steamers as well. The history of the river is chronicled in all the towns along the river. A consistent theme is the importance of the river for commerce. Firstly logging in the 1800's and the dangerous methods of rolling and riding the logs downstream or pushing them using barges in all kinds of conditions, including
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frozen sections up stream. As we continue further south the history of the Civil War and its significance for African Americans then and now is apparent. Against the current aftermath of the tragedy and conflict in Charlottesville the issues are so relevant. Slavery in all its reprehensible forms, white supremacist ideologies , the history of invasion and colonisation are part of this journey. The impact of settlement and logging on the Native Americans and on the environment is also explored in museum exhibitions. Music and literature is integral to life on the banks and on the river. We have been entertained by blues, swing, Dixieland, jazz, country and rock n roll performed by fantastic musicians and
singers. Along with the singing and dancing is the sense of social change and the eras reflected. With two weeks left before we reach New Orleans, the final destination, there will be much more to enjoy! The Mississippi is remarkable in so many ways. The history is rich and often disturbing. The flow of the river is calming, and it is healthy and a source of pride. It also floods, there are storms and hurricanes, battles have been won and lost, freedoms taken away and restored. Politically there have been recent promises for big economic improvements but no results yet. It is a mighty fine river! Lorraine and Dave, Gerringong
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Kiama to have more Death Cafes On what has come to be known as ‘Dying to Know Day’ (8 August), a gathering of 50 people, some from Sydney, met at a local café to share personal stories and experiences around death and dying. One of the organisers, Dr Michael Barbato, reports some of the most spirited discussion centred on the stress of caring for a dying relative at home, the need for more communitybased palliative care services, caring for someone with dementia, the potential role of Death Doulas, Advance Care Planning, dying with dignity and the draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill soon to be introduced to the NSW Parliament. “The meeting was vibrant and resulted in as many laughs as it did tears and ended with a request for further Death Cafés to explore topics that rarely see the light of day,” says
The Death Café movement originated in London, and has spread around the world
Michael. Given the enthusiasm, Michael and his fellow organisers Ann Barbato and Elaine Raper are planning to hold the next Death Café in late September. Death Cafes are held around the world to encourage people to talk about the issues around this generally taboo subject. Details: Those wishing to register or find out more can contact Michael on 0421714048.