The Bugle 26 January 2019
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DA approval for micro abattoir After five years, Gerhard and Maria Baden’s dream of a purpose built micro abattoir to process their Wagyu beef is a step closer, with the DA gaining approval at the January Council Meeting. “It has been a long hard battle,” says Mr Baden. “We’ve overcome all the negatives people have put in front of us. “We have ticked every single box, sometimes twice, and now we have been judged to have met all the Council requirements. “It is on my title that I am legally entitled to build an abattoir on my property. “This approval now sets out the conditions under which it can be done.” The Badens feel the need for their own abattoir due to the stress and cost involved in transporting their cattle long distances to be killed. Their plan is to be able to
walk their beasts from their Rose Valley paddocks into a purpose built 10x10m building for slaughter and storage. Opponents of the proposal are concerned about environmental damage, and have signalled their intention to fight the approval (see box). In the meantime, the Badens are progressing with the detailed work needed to lodge an application for a construction certificate. Barring court action, Mr Baden says the facility could be operational in six months. Mayor Mark Honey says the approval is ‘a fantastic result’, “If we wish to keep green hills around here we’ve got to start looking at ways of keeping farmers on the land. “Diversity and innovation are the only way you are going to achieve it.”
Minnamurra Falls track reopens p3
Gilmore’s new Liberal candidate p3
Decision to be challenged in L&E Court From the start of the process, the abattoir has been strongly opposed by nearby landowners Debra and Ken Sandy. On being contacted for their reaction, they signalled their intention to take the matter to the Land & Environment Court, giving The
Bugle the following statement: “In voting to approve the abattoir, we believe Kiama Council has issued an illegal development consent. Our advice from eminent legal, planning and environmental consultants, is that the abat-
toir is a designated development. Designated developments are those that are likely to generate pollution, or are located in, or near, an environmentally sensitive area. “An abattoir will generate Continued on page 4
Leagues Club offers to be white knight The President of the Leagues Club Board, Steve Willis
Members of Kiama Bowling Club and Leagues Club have been told the Leagues Club is interested in having discussions with the Bowls Club as to how it can help
keep bowls an active sport in Kiama. As reported in the last issue, the Bowling Club is looking for ways to secure its long term viability.
Dennis steps away from the microphone p7
It has had approaches by a number of clubs, and a recent general meeting gave the Board the authority to investigate the various Continued on page 12
Friends of the Minnamurra River call for full EIS p9
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Friday 1 Feb
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Pics & Flicks: The Insult Gerringong Town Hall, 7.20 for 8pm. $10
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
2-3 February
Til 3 February
Paul Irish Talk See right
Perspective: a solo exhibition by Kerry Candarakis Art Bar, Tingira Cres
25-26 January Kiama Show Kiama Showground
Friday 25 Jan Taronga Zoomobile Kiama Library Red Cross Talk: Perspective from the field Jamberoo Uniting Church, Wyalla Rd, 7.30pm
Saturday 26 Jan Australia Day Activities in Jamberoo, Kiama, Gerringong and Kiama Downs Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm
Kiama Arts Trail Various studios www.kiamaartstrail.com
Saturday 2 Feb
9-10 February Stomping of the Grapes Crooked River Winery 10-5pm
Sunday 10 Feb Chamber Philharmonia Cologne See page 7
Saturday 16 Feb Gerringong Village Market In and around Gerringong Town Hall World’s Largest Cheese Tasting at the Kangaroo Valley Show. See right. Gerringong Lions Car Show More next issue
Sunday 17 Feb
Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park, 9-2pm
Cupids Undie Run See page 4 Gerringong Music Club Concert: Penelope Thwaites More next issue
1-2 February
Saturday 23 Feb
22nd Johnny Warren Memorial Cup Jamberoo
Kiama Sevens More next issue
Sunday 27 Jan
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Cheesy record attempt Organisers of this year’s Kangaroo Valley Show are attempting to beat the current world record for having the most people taste at least three different cheeses simultaneously. A small cheese company in Margaret River (WA) has set the record at 560 people. Local resident and former ABC sports commentator, Peter Wilkins, will act as MC for the event. Kilos of cheese are being donated by Bega, Bodalla and Unicorn for the occasion. The organizers came up with the novel event to encourage people to attend rural shows, promote local cheese making and support local dairy farmers. There is no cost to participate in the challenge but show entry will apply. Details: Saturday 16 Feb, Kangaroo Valley Showground, 4pm. More at valleycheesmakers.com.au
Talk to launch exhibition on Aboriginal history With the increased focus on overlooked aspects of Australian history, many will be interested to hear of the research of Dr Paul Irish into the Aboriginal history of Sydney. His book, Hidden in Plain View: The Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney, tells the powerful story of aboriginal lives in the Nineteenth century that was largely ignored in colonial narratives. It shows that Aboriginal people never disappeared from Sydney at that time as is often assumed. Instead they lived across colonial Sydney and interacted with its residents and economy, often in unexpected ways. They also travelled to nurture family connections along the coast beyond Sydney, including south to the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.
Get a book on the way to the Show Taking advantage of its location close to the Showground, the Kiama/Jamberoo Uniting Church will be holding its Annual Book Sale on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 January, between 8.30am and 3pm. The Uniting Church Fellowship Centre is located on the corner of Manning & Bong Bong Streets, Kiama. Grab something to read in between events at the Show.
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Dr Irish will talk about his book and will also introduce an exhibition in the Library, This is Where They Travelled: Historical Aboriginal Lives in Sydney. Created with researchers from the La Perouse Aboriginal community, the exhibition maps the lives of a number of Aboriginal people with connections to coastal Sydney in the Nineteenth and early Twentieth century. It will remain on
display throughout February. The afternoon is a joint event of the Friends of Kiama Library and the Kiama & District Historical Society. Copies of the book will be on sale. Details: Saturday 2 February at 2.30 pm in the Kiama Family History Centre, Railway Parade. $5 for members and $8 for guests, including afternoon tea.
Kiama Farmers’ Market turns five In just five years, the Kiama Farmers’ Market has become a much loved institution. Everyone is invited to come down to Surf Beach to help celebrate its latest milestone. Apart from its normal attractions, we are told there will be cake and other celebratory activities. Details: Wednesday 6 February, 3-6pm
Brown faces Code of Amenities Conduct investigation quotes Councillor Matt Brown has finalised, Councillor Brown too dear returned to his role at Coun- will have 28 days to respond. cil after an absence following his guilty plea to drug charges in a Qld Court. An independent party has been appointed by Council to conduct a Code of Conduct investigation into the behaviour. Recommendations will be made to Council as to what action should be taken. When the report is
Speaking to The Bugle after the meeting, Cllr Brown said he was unaware of the inquiry and that his recovery is going well. “I am taking one day at a time. I am thankful for the support I am getting from the community and its leaders. I still have a contribution to make.”
Councillor Matt Brown (centre) at the January Council Meeting
Jamberoo residents will have to wait even longer for the much needed refurbishment of the Kevin Walsh Amenities Building. The latest tender by Council has failed to find a reasonably priced bid. When the tender for the work last was in the region of $700,000, it was decided to go back to the market for the work. However the latest tender has had quotes in the region of $1 million and above. “Prices have escalated and no contract has been let,” says General Manager Kerry McMurray. “We will be looking into other ways of getting the work done.”
Gilmore leads the news What a difference a fortnight makes. Soon after our last edition introduced Grant Shultz as the Liberal Party’s candidate-in-waiting for Gilmore, the bombshell broke that former Labor Party President and prominent indigenous leader and businessman, Warren Mundine, was to be parachuted in by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The State Executive of the Liberal Party’s endorsement of Mr Mundine, on the day he joined the Liberal Party, led to Mr Shultz resigning from the party and announcing his intention to run as an independent. While Mr Mundine lives on Sydney’s North Shore,
he has strong cultural ties with the South Coast. In a statement after the announcement, Mr Morrison said, “Warren has demonstrated his leadership ability over many decades, including the role he has played in reforming our welfare system, and has a deep understanding of what matters to Australian families and the pressures they face. “Warren has deep connections with the Gilmore community and will be a highlyeffective champion for them and their families. “He will play a very significant role within our team and the direction we take in the future.”
Fiona Phillips, who has been campaigning for the Labor Party in NSW’s most marginal seat since the last election, sees it differently. “I can’t believe the Liberals would parachute someone in who doesn’t live, and never has lived, in Gilmore. “He has no idea of the issues or the people in this electorate. “I think it shows contempt for the people of Gilmore.” She says without the chaos that is engulfing the Liberal Party, Labor is presenting a united team with good policies for the area. At time of writing, the National Party has not ruled out also running a candidate.
Minnamurra Falls track reopens
After being closed for most of the last seven years, the Minnamurra Upper Falls viewing platforms and walking track at Budderoo National Park have now reopened. The spectacular Upper Falls, reached via a five kilometre loop path, are the jewel in the rainforest Park’s crown and the reopening is expected to attract even greater numbers to the park. The 500 metre elevated boardwalk cost $1.2 million to replace, reflecting the difficulty of conducting the work in the remote location. The old structure had to be helicoptered out of the rainforest canopy before the new materials could be brought in the same way. The rotting timber of the
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Kiama locals of all shapes and sizes are being encouraged to ‘Dare to Bare’ and take part in the Cupid’s Undie Run, 1.5 km along Surf Beach and the Pavillion. Held in 15 locations across Australia, the Cupid’s Undie Run is aiming to raise $500,000 for the Children’s Tumour Foundation (CTF) and shine a light on the genetic disorder, Neurofibromatosis (NF). NF is a debilitating condition that causes tumours to form on any of the millions of nerve cells in a person’s body, including the brain and spine - it is painful, progressive, has limited treatment options and there is currently no cure. This year the CTF have partnered with Calvin Klein, The Athlete’s Foot, Acer and Plus Fitness, and are offering VIP entries to the event for $70, with limited edition CK Cupid’s undies, a Cupid’s participant kit, refreshments and access to the Cupid’s after party at Kiama Surf Club. “This is your chance to party your pants off for charity!” says local organ-
iser Julia Szulerowski. Julia and her daughter Jessica are both affected by NF, and this is the third time they have brought the run to Kiama. “The Cupid’s Undie Run promotes the message that stripped down we are all the same,” says Julia. “It encourages participants to celebrate difference and to recognise that every person, no matter their shape, size or genetic makeup, is perfect, just the way they are.
“Cupid’s is a fun run that isn’t about running or winning or even running in your undies. It’s about fundraising for a cure.” Participants are encouraged to dress up or strip down, with a prize dedicated to the best dressed on event day. Every participant that raises $500 for CTF will receive a Cupid’s supporter pack and will go in the draw to win an Acer laptop. After a busy week or so at the Tamworth music festival, Kevin Sullivan will be
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A strong field of competitors turned out for the Annual Shimano Children’s Charity Fishing Competition. The top six in each age category won a rod’n’reel combo. Their catches show the variety of fish living in the Harbour (they were weighed and released): Under 6
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on hand to entertain participants and the Kiama Lions will again be hosting a BBQ. Raffle tickets for the cause will be on sale at the Kiama Farmers’ Market on Wednesday 13 February. Julia will probably try to talk you into stripping down to your undies on the Sunday. Details: Sunday 17 Feb, from Surf Beach at 9.30am. Register now for the event at www.cupidsundierun.
Appeal to L&E Court from page 1 pollution. The Werri Lagoon and Rose Valley ecosystem is an environmentally sensitive area. “Under the law, Development Applications for designated developments, cannot be assessed by Council without an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The abattoir DA does not include an EIS and Kiama Council has not required one from the proponent. “An EIS would cost the Council nothing and would reassure the community that an abattoir in Rose Valley has had a thorough environmental impact analysis. “As Council has not been prepared to require an EIS, we will commence Class 4 judicial review proceedings in the Land and Environment Court. If the Land and Environment Court determines that this abattoir is a designated development, Council will have issued an illegal development consent. The financial cost to Kiama Council and therefore the ratepayers, will be substantial and could have been avoided by requiring an EIS.”
Help local students compete internationally In December, a group of home schooled children from Kiama and nearby areas, representing the Project Bucephalus team, won the FIRST LEGO League National championships held at Macquarie University. They are the fourth team under the Project Bucephalus banner to be national champions, with earlier wins in 2010, 2014 and 2016. This win provides the opportunity for the team of 10 to
compete in California at the international robotics and problem solving event, against some of the best teams in the world. The annual competition requires teams to build robots and solve real world problems based around a theme. To travel to the US in May, the team is looking to raise $60,000. Apart from collecting bottles and cans, the group has started a Go Fund me page to
collect donations. Esther Keenan, mother of three of the team, says, “They will learn lessons in teamwork, humility, patience and good sportsmanship - all whilst having a tremendouse amount of fun with STEM and setting skills that will last them a lifetime.� Details: To donate go to www.gofundme.com/projectbucephalusfll-internationalcompetition
Sharing stories of living with dementia Kiama Council is encouraging people living with, or caring for a family member living with, dementia to tell their stories as part of the Sharing is Caring project. The project is being run by the University of Tasmania School of Nursing, in partnership with the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, and with the support of Kiama Council and Clarence City Council in Hobart, with funding from a University of Tasmania Community Engagement Grant. Researchers believe recording the stories of those who live with and care for a family member living with dementia can help raise the profile of their role, and help the broader community understand the important contribution carers make. Carers would meet with a researcher over two to three months to share and record their experiences. The researcher will work with the carer to turn those experiences into a print and digital story. These stories will then be shared with other carers in the project and the wider community. The aim is to develop supportive networks to help reduce the social isolation family carers often experience and help them find meaning and feel positive about the work they do for their loved ones. Sharing is Caring builds on the progress being made by the internationally-recognised Dementia Friendly Kiama Project. The Dementia Friendly Kiama Project has already seen a strong uptake for dementiaawareness training sessions. Residents attending these sessions have learnt skills needed to engage and communicate effectively with people with dementia. They have also been trained up to make their local community groups more dementia friendly. More recently the Dementia Alliance Group has hosted the first ever dementia workshops created by people living with dementia for people living with dementia, and their carers. There are an estimated 413,000 people living with dementia in Australia and an estimated 1.2 million people involved in the care of someone with dementia. Details: Further information is available from Dr Sharon Andrews 8572 7936 or sharon.andrews@utas.edu.au
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Plans coming for reserve with a view
With the Noble’s building on Fern St in Gerringong completed and operating from before Christmas, residents are awaiting the refurbishment of the adjoining reserve. Council confirms that a concept plan is currently being developed and $180,000 has been budgeted for the work. While there will not be any formal exhibition period, feedback will be sort from the South Precinct and via social media.
Seniors Week events The theme for this year’s Seniors Festival (13-24 February) is Love your Life, and Council has prepared a program of events for seniors of all ages and interests. There’s everything from an indigenous music and art experience to free fitness classes and a bike ride from Jamberoo to Kiama Downs and return. Many events require an rsvp, so get your copy of the program soon.
Heritage DCP to add HCA Kiama Council has deferred endorsing a revised version of Chapter 30 of the Development Control Plan, which deals with heritage, until April. This will allow specific controls protecting the Pheasant Pt Heritage Conservation Area to be incorporated into the document. The draft amendments put on display dealt only with overcoming shortcomings in the current Chapter regarding the conservation of significant areas and items of Aboriginal cultural heritage. The Heritage Conservation status of a section of Pheasant Pt already confers some protections to its unique domestic housing. However it is felt it is important to include the extra protections of the DCP as soon as possible. Councillor Neil Reilly said, “It seems a tragedy that the DCP controls for Pheasant Point have not been on the to do list. “Let’s amend Chapter 30 once, rather than in a piecemeal way. The recommendations by staff have already been done.”
To the Editor Please allow me to make a factual correction to your statement in The Bugle (12/1/19) that ‘the Kiama Municipality is now covered by community precinct committees.’ The Jamberoo Valley Ratepayers and Residents Association (JVRRA) is a long-standing representative organisation, elected by the Jamberoo village and valley community and established and run by its members. Unlike the precinct committees, the JVRRA is independent of any formal association with Kiama Council although its terms of reference include maintaining constructive relations with the Council in the interests of improving services and benefits to the Jamberoo community. Graham Pike Jamberoo We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s names and addresses must be provided. Mailing details on page 2. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion.
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Dennis steps away from the microphone after 27 years When Dennis Koks retired from teaching art at Kiama High, he offered to run a program on jazz for community radio station VOX FM. Twenty seven years later, the 88 year old did his final episode of Jazz Alive just before Christmas. During that time Dennis has indulged his love of jazz with a loyal audience. “Right from the start I wanted to use it as an opportunity to learn something and share my passion. “I was always amazed and gratified at how often people rang in to say how much they appreciated it.” During the 27 years, his show won two national broadcasting awards, one for an interview Dennis did with his idol, American pianist Bill Evans. “I regret never being able to catch up with Miles Davis, but talking with Bill Evans made up for it,” he says. Dennis used to carry his recording equipment with him on his overseas trips, in the hope of bringing exclusives back for his listeners. Each episode took three to four hours of research and planning, as well as the live broadcast time. He says the logistics of relying on his wife to get up to Wollongong and a desire to spend more time with his family caused him to finally step away from the microphone. “There is a sadness involved in pulling the plug,
but it was time to step back.” Dennis and Hazel moved to Kiama 59 years ago, and have been active members of the community ever since. Dennis was one of the founders of the Kiama Jazz Club, and instigators of its Festival. His posters, done in the art room at Kiama High, have become iconic. He is now content being an enthusiastic member of the Kiama Probus Men’s Choir and organising the occasional concert for visiting musicians (see the latest of these to the right).
German chamber orchestra returns Having just celebrated its 160th anniversary, the Kiama Anglican Church is again to play host to a performance by the world renowned Chamber Philharmonia Cologne. As the musicians say, it is irrelevant whether they are playing in a little village church, in the open air, in Cologne Cathedral or in the Sydney Opera House – their enthusiasm is the same every time. And they have praised the acoustics of the little white church on past visits. This year’s program includes works by J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens and others. Details: Sunday 10 February, 1 Terralong St, 8 pm Tickets from the Visitors Information Centre; Adult $40 | Senior/Pensioner $35 | Student/Child $30
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Kiama Show has a special place in my heart. The Showground itself, grandstand and stables hold many great memories for me. The Pavilion especially does. So it was with more than a little pride and a healthy dose of nostalgia that I unveiled the new gallery of historic photos in The Pavilion’s foyer to launch this year’s Show. It’s hard to believe it’s ten years since The Pavilion, in its current form, opened its doors. One of the interesting aspects of the current building is it is quite literally built on the bones of its predecessor, using the existing steel skeleton from 1967. Of course the history of The Pavilion goes much further back.
One of my favourite images is the very first pavilion at Long Brush in 1886, the first permanent home for the Kiama Show. Approximately three kilometres from Kiama on the road to Saddleback, it was 152 metres above sea level. In 1896 this pavilion was dismantled and re-erected near the Anglican Church at the end of Terralong Street. In 1924 the building was again dismantled and moved to the present pavilion site. On 29 August 1938 this beautiful cedar pavilion was destroyed by fire. Some of the timber that was recovered from the destroyed building was used to build a barn at my home, Riversdale Farm. It wasn't until 1967 that a new pavilion was completed at The Showground. Built by local John McAuliffe and designed by Des Giles it had a ballroom, exhibition hall, kitchen, projection room and broadcaster’s box. The attached grandstand provided seating and a panoramic view for 500. The Pavilion today is a highly sought after venue
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for conferences, weddings, community and corporate events, school formals, concerts and exhibitions. It recently hosted the Queen’s Baton relay for the Commonwealth Games and also the Civic Reception for the Governor General Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove. Of course, every year it becomes the traditional home for the Kiama Show, and the Society is this year hosting the 171st Show on 25 and 26 January.
I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in assembling such an important collection of images and information about its past. I’d particularly like to acknowledge the support of the Kiama Show Society and the Weston family for sharing images from their collections. I’d also like to note the invaluable work of Karen Beasley and her book Kiama On Show, which has helped inform the gallery.
The January Council Meeting ended with councillors paying tribute to the work and personality of Narelle Mousdale, who is retiring after four years as the Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Council. Her long experience in local government has proved invaluable to many, as has her ability to act as a conduit between Council and many community groups.
Calls for full EIS for Minnamurra Boardwalk The Friends of the Minnamurra River (FOMR), a group opposed to the overwater section of the proposed Minnamurra Boardwalk, are concerned that Stage 1 of the project proposes cutting down at least 66 trees. Stage 1 of the Boardwalk involves a 980 metre long and 2.5 metre wide shared path along Riverside Drive, linking the Minnamurra River Bridge in the north to a viewing platform near Federal St in the south. In its submission to Council on Cardno’s Review of Environmental Factors (REF) documents for Stage 1, the Friends of the Minnamurra River (FOMR) said it is essential that a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is undertaken to examine the threat the 1.6km long boardwalk/cycleway project poses to the Minnamurra River estuary. “Once people find out about the mass destruction planned for this beautiful and natural area to make way for a path that Council is promoting as a tourist attraction, we feel certain that they will demand at least an EIS,” says the Chair of FOMR, Will Chyra. “And if the EIS shows that the boardwalk/cycleway proposal is going to be environmentally damaging in any way to one of the Kiama Municipality’s last remaining largely untouched natural assets, then the design and route of the boardwalk/ cycleway will have to be modified accordingly. “I also find it inconceivable that the NSW Government, with its array of legislation to protect ecological treasures such as the Minnamurra River estuary and wetlands, will allow theboardwalk project to proceed, as proposed, if the
project will destroy or harm – as it is apparently going to – the estuary’s naturalness and vegetation, mangroves, seagrasses, saltmarshes and fish and wildlife habitats.” FOMR believes the splitting of the REF into two parts is an attempt to avoid a full environmental assessment. “The NSW Government
guidelines for preparing a REF specifically warn against ‘project splitting’ because it obscures identifying the full environmental effects and impacts of a project from the community,” says Mr Chyra. He believes Council is working to have the project approved before 3 April,
when a full EIS would be required by the new Coastal State Environment Protection Policy. Amongst other things, Mr Chyra is also critical of the REF being conducted via a desktop study and a one day field survey to evaluate the environmental impacts of the Boardwalk.
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Member for Kiama Gareth Ward, mural artist Sam Hall and First National Coast & Country Sales Agent David Hall in front of the spectacular mural. First National Coast & Country Real Estate have continued their support of local community projects by contributing to the new mural at Jamberoo Public School. In conjunction with the Department of Education and local businessman Brett Whitford from Glenbrook Farm, First National were delighted to support the work of local mural artist Sam Hall, who was able to transform a largely plain wall at the end of the infants’ block into a vibrant reflection of the local fauna and flora. “I designed the mural around things that are synonymous with the school and it’s good to show kids there’s a career in art, that it’s not just something to muck around with, there’s actually genuine opportunities to live out your dream,” Sam Hall said. Jamberoo Public School principal Chris Speirs said the mural had the “wow factor” they wanted. “It reflects the school itself and obviously the Jamberoo community, which is exactly what we were after. There’s the rainforest, the natural fauna and also the school motto ‘A small school making a big difference’.”
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In preparation for the Kiama Show, two workshops were held to encourage young and old to enter in the Kewpie doll section and raise funds for the Show Society. “The Kewpie doll categories are named in honour of my mother Joy Miller, who was gifted with her sewing and craft skills and was a beloved teacher on the South Coast,” says Angela Miller of My Room Kiama. “I was so proud to see such a mixed crowd of all ages being so creative with their ideas for their show entries. “It was great to see so many locals from Jamberoo, Kiama, Gerringong and Nowra
come together to craft up a storm on the day.” Kewpie dolls are making a massive comeback after being such a huge hit in the 1950s, and the event was enjoyed by all generations on the day. While entries for the Show have now closed, dolls are still for sale for $5 each from My Room Kiama, with all proceeds going to the Show Society. Get one now to work on your entry next year. Details: Kiama Show is on 25-26 January. Usual place.
“Quality homes are still in high demand in Kiama and we still have a large number of buyers keen to snap up their dream home,” First National Coast & Country principal Digger said. An example of this is 7 Dudgeon Street, Kiama, which sold in just 14 days. “This is a great example of the First National sales process securing an excellent result for our clients,” Mr Digger added.
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Out & about At Rotary’s Charity Antique & Retro Fair Rotary’s annual Antique & Retro Fair attracted a big crowd on the weekend, raising xxxxxx for the charities they support around the world. As always the Devonshire Tea café provided a great place to consider one’s purchases and gather strength for just one more look around the many stalls.
David and Barbara Barnes with Anne Doorn
Judy Chapman from Albion Park
Barbara Hill with her mother Peg Stokes
Beth and June Campbell, from Goulburn
Lara Tomaz with her son Zac, from Albion Park
If you’d like to share your social event on this page, contact emailthebugle@ gmail.com (preferably in advance). We’d love to share more weddings, births and other important milestones. Maree McLaren, Lloyd Chatfield and Mal Bracken from Rotary, hard at work
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Postcard home On recent travels through Vietnam I learned of the connection between Kiama and the ancient city of Hoi An. Separated by over seven thousand kilometres, Hoi An and Kiama are indelibly linked by more than civic agreement. Hoi An is the charming heart of the central coastal region of Vietnam, boasting both natural and constructed wonders for the avid traveller. Built over several islands by a coastal inlet, the connection to the sea and rivers are obvious and celebrated. Accessible via road to the larger, louder city of Da Nang, Hoi An appears across a green belt of fields, intersected by the road populated by the local traffic of bicycles, motorbikes, cars and water buffalo. Visiting in January offered warm nights filled with lights and music followed by long, quietly paced days appreciating the relaxed life that the semi-rural city has to offer was found in the sprawled streets free of cars and motorbikes in the old quarter. The prizes of Hoi An include both the hunt for and acquiring banh mi (pork rolls), white rose prawn dumplings and local coffee. Most highly sought of all are the local tailors and leathersmiths, who with fantastic skill and efficiency produce affordable stylish attire to exact specifications. Wandering with no particular aim in Hoi An is usually rewarding. Stumbling upon a tea room, immaculately
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designed and serving the widest range of teas and coffees with handmade biscuits can be the highlight of the day. Rare finds included a museum displaying the traditional costumes of over fifty ethnic groups within Vietnam; and a tea room employing people with hearing impairment. Using both sign language and written words made for a unique cultural experience. As coastal, cultural and charming
places, it is easy to see why Kiama and Hoi An have become sister cities. Visiting such a place, with coloured lanterns in the trees lining the streets and colourful marketplaces, lends an appreciation for why people travel. To gain a better understanding of the place we live in and the people we live with, it’s good to see how other people live in similar ways. Hayden Aitken, Wollongong
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Leagues Club offers to help from page 1 options, by a resounding vote of 134:5. Apart from Kiama Golf Club, which has called for expressions of interest from other clubs interested in merging, Kiama Leagues Club is the only other club to go public about its interest. While stressing it is early days yet, Mr Willis comfirmed that an informal offer has been made to the Bowls Club. Its support package involves three elements: Bowling club members being represented on the board of the merged entity the Leagues Club investing up to $500,000 in the short term to improve facilities a guarantee of trade of five years with a five year option. “We a genuinely a community-based club and we’d like to see bowls kept alive and well in Kiama,” says Leagues Club President, Steve Willis. Like the Bowling Club, the Leagues Club currently has no debt, but unlike the
Bowling Club the Leagues Club is in a strong financial position to service any debt taken on to upgrade the Bowling Club, earning a profit of over $400,000 last year. A general meeting of the Bowling Club was repeatedly told that they did not have the option of taking out a loan, as they had no capacity to service it. In a Notice to Members, the Leagues Club Board said, “We do believe the two clubs would complement each other and both parties would be stronger for the union. If the Bowling Club chose to move in another direction we would wish them all the best Our hope is that local bowling remains an option for many years to come for the residents of Kiama and indeed a number of our own members.” It is understood members of the Bowling Club Board have visited a number of interested clubs already. The identities of these possible suitors currently remain private.