The Bugle 17 March 2018
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW
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Local artist wins major art prize Jamberoo’s Helinka Orszulok has won the $50,000 Glover Art Prize at her first attempt. The prize is awarded each year for the best contemporary landscape painting of Tasmania. The artist gained her Masters at the Sydney College of Arts, before moving to the Jamberoo Valley with her husband, author Alan Baxter, ten years ago. “This is a really significant break for my career,” says Ms Orszulok. “It has been a long process to achieve recognition and I feel this will be a turning point for me. “Only a lucky few make a fulltime living as an artist. You’d be crazy to choose it as a profession unless you felt very compelled.” Asked to describe her style of work, she says, “I take photos of the night time environment and I paint them photo-realistically in oils. “I am really interested in ordinary places and how they are transformed by night. I like to make the ordinary seem a little mysterious and give it an edge. “It kind of looks like a moment in a bigger narrative. “There is no correct way to interpret the images, it is up to the viewer to bring their own interpretation. “People give me the feedback that they feel there is a story being told. They’re not sure what it is, but they are compelled by the image.” Originally from the Blue Mountains, Ms Orszulok and Mr Baxter
Inside this issue Gerringong gets behind bank initiative p 2
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Get ready for the Kiama Readers Festival p 4 Helinka in her studio in rural Jamberoo, with her latest work
fell in love with Jamberoo at first sight. “We never wanted to live permanently in Sydney, and once I finished my studies and established a foothold in the Sydney arts scene we started to look around for someone to call home,” she says. “This is such a stunning area and I hope it stays that way.” Apart from their creative endeavours, the couple teach Tai Chi in Kiama and Jamberoo.
Judges’ decision unanimous Speaking on behalf of the three independent judges, Tony Stephens said that the judges arrived at a unanimous decision in choosing Ms Orszulok’s work, Ponies. “The painting stands out as it is more of a psychological landscape rather than a literal interpretation of the land and the ambiguity of the scene is thought-provoking. Humans are absent from this public
space as it is depicted as a nighttime reflection. “Technically it is extremely well executed, the chiaroscuro effect gives the work a cinematic effect and hints at possible drama on an otherwise innocent park land. This extends the narrative of the landscape, giving it greater depth and intrigue.” View the work at johnglover.com.au
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Sun 25 March
7-8 April
Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, 8-3pm Gerroa Hands-On Day for disabled surfers Emery Park, Gerroa. Check in by 9am.
Kiama Arts Trail Various studios around the district Kiama Leagues Club Blowhole Big Fish Classic
30 March - 4 April
Red Hot Summer Tour Kiama Showgrounds
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
Sat 17 March Kiama & District Historical Society talk: Suggy’s Men Family History Centre, 2pm Gerringong Village Market In and around Gerringong Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm
Sunday 18 March
Botanica exhibition Kiama Fire Station
Sat 31 March Gerroa Market Morning Gerroa Neighbourhood Centre, 37 Stafford St, 8.30-12.30pm
Mon 2 April Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm
Kiama Seaside Market Black Beach, 9-3pm Steel City Strings Concert The Pavilion Kiama, 2pm $35
Thurs 5 April
Sat 24 March
Fri 6 April
Gerringong PS Fete (See right) Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach 9-2pm
Pics & Flicks: Mountain Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm
The Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society talk: The Venerable Venues (see below)
Sat 7 April Friends of Kiama Library Talk (see page 6)
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Gerringong PS Fete has medieval theme
Sat 14 April
Sun 15 April Sing Australia Free Concert (more next issue) Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm
27-29 April KISS Arts Festival (see page 9)
29 April Kiama I Do Wedding Trail The Pavilion Kiama, 10-3pm
11-12 May Kiama Readers Festival (see page 4)
Travels with Yehudi The Shoalhaven branch of the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society is a community group based in Berry, which each year offers a series of lectures covering a broad range of subjects relating to the arts. The entertaining speakers are world class experts in their field. Wine and a light supper follows each lecture. Their guest in April is Philip Bailey, who will give his unique insight into
The Venerable Venues. An Australian, Mr Bailey was personal assistant to the world famous violinist, Yehudi Menuhin, for more than twenty years from 1974. During this time, he travelled as the violinist performed in the world’s most iconic concert halls and cathedrals. “Philip will take us on a tour of these venues, tell their stories and examine the compromise to be made between striving for archi-
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tectural and acoustic brilliance,” says the Society’s Suzanne Silver. Membership is available for $140 per year or pay $25 at the door for each lecture. Details: Thursday 5 April, Berry School of Arts, Alexandra St, 7.30-9.30pm Full program at adfas.org.au/shoalhaven
With Gerringong being a one school town, the local fete has long been a major event on the community’s calendar, especially as it is now held every three years. The organisers usually pull out all the stops, but this is the first year there has been jousting! Embracing a Medieval Fairytale theme, the Fete will attract knights, princesses and other assorted royalty of all ages to enjoy the rides, craft and produce stalls, face painting, treats and the ever-popular Teacher Dunk Tank. There will also be an auction of work donated by local artists. Jousting and battle demonstrations by the Australian Medieval Combat group will take place throughout the day. Funds raised will be used for an exciting upgrade to the school grounds and creation of an outdoor learning area. Details: Sat 24 March, Gerringong Public School, 10-3pm
Great start to Bendigo Bank pledge campaign
With the campaign to raise pledges to support the establishment of a Bendigo Bank branch in Gerringong about to be officially launched, the Steering Committee is very pleased with the community’s initial response to the proposal. “With only our soft launch, we already have pledges for one quarter of the $800,000 we need to move to the next stage,” says Shane Douglas. “Bendigo Bank head office is astounded at how quickly we have been able to rally the pledges, but we know what a strong community we have here. “It is the only way that we will get a bank back in town, and as a community bank it has the bonus of being able plough 80 per cent of its profits back into our local groups and facilities. “This is people’s chance to be a founding member of something big.”
Local vet and treasurer of Gerringong Rotary, Andrejs Medenis, is fully in favour of the initiative. “From Rotary’s point of view, the closure of the ANZ means that we now have to go into Kiama to bank our fundraising efforts. Last year that amounted to $60,000. They haven’t put on any extra staff, so it is very frustrating and time wasting.” He also supports the community bank as an individual. “This is a growing town. It is crazy that we don’t have a bank. This is an opportunity to do something of great value for the future of our community.” The drive for pledges is set to begin in earnest with stalls to be set up outside shops, at the Market and at the School fete to answer people’s questions and collect their pledges of $500 or more. “It is important for the
Shane Douglas (centre back) discussing the Bendigo Bank initiative with members of Gerringong Rotary
whole community to show their support for the initiative to get it off the ground,” says Steering Committee member Leanne Mitchell. “Once we can show this support through the pledges, the money will be raised via a prospectus.”
Six vie for GM role Six candidates shortlisted for the role of Kiama’s new General Manager are facing group interviews by all of the councillors to decide who will get the top job. A decision is expected to be announced prior to our next issue. Michael Forsyth is to retire on 6 April. Mr Forsyth has been in the role for 17 years.
Sharon Parker: Kiama Electorate Woman of the Year Sharon Parker, the driving force behind the success of the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, is the 2018 Kiama Electorate Woman of the Year. On announcing the award, the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward said Ms Parker was being recognised for her many years of dedication and hard work in our local community, as the Centre’s Community Development Manager. “Sharon is a well-known and respected identity who has been a strong advocate for so many community groups and local people. “She has been a champion for the upgrade of amenities at the Centre to help maintain its status as a vital community hub for everyone from young people who use the skate park to seniors who attend group activities including Kiama U3A. “We have many extraordinary women across our community doing wonderful things. Sharon is not just a deserving recipient of this award but she is a tremendous example of someone who is passionate about helping others. She is universally respected and this award is deserving recognition for her awesome efforts.” Ms Parker and her mother Ruth Gudgin attended the NSW Women of the Year
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Gareth Ward MP congratulates Sharon Parker
Awards Ceremony in Sydney on International Women’s Day, with the Premier of NSW Gladys Berejiklian in attendance. The NSW Minister for Women Tanya Davies said the NSW Women of the Year Local Awards celebrate the contributions and successes of women who are often quiet achievers. “The Local Awards are designed to acknowledge women who are making a significant impact in the places where we live and work, and in the lives of people around them. Local award winners exemplify the spirit of their communities,” she said.
Many have their say on Akuna St Seventy-nine submissions were lodged on the latest proposal for the Akuna St/ Mitre 10 development during its exhibition period. This is significantly above the small number who have made submissions in the past. The Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel is responsible for determining if the development can proceed. It is expected to meet on 30 April to consider the amended plans and determine the Development Application.
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Tickets are on sale for the second Kiama Readers Festival, to be held on 11-12 May. While the full program is yet to be released, it has been revealed that David Hunt, Barry Maitland, Catherine McKinnon, Suzanne Leal, Jim Eames, Jim Haynes and Sulari Gentill will be amongst the visiting authors. “We are thrilled to have Nikki Gemmell opening the Festival on the Friday night,” says the Library’s Michelle Hudson. “It will be a great opportunity to get an insight into her work.” Tickets to the opening are $20, including supper and wine. Tickets to the Saturday events are $40 for the full day, $20 for the morning session, or $25 for the afternoon session. Tickets for the Gala Dinner at The Pavilion will be available once details are finalised. Save the date. Details: Tickets available from the Library or www.trybooking.com/337630
Competition established Invitation KIAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE INC 33rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Board of Management of Kiama Community College Inc cordially invite you to attend our AGM. When:
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The Ken Donnellan Memorial Local History Competition has been established in memory of the respected librarian, who compiled detailed information on local World War I soldiers. The annual competition, alternating between writing and photography, is for local Year 5 and 6 students. The first challenge is for students to write a diary entry from the Front.
Guest speaker: Kylie Flament Green Connect Illawarra Green Connect Illawarra (GCI) is a social enterprise providing waste management services and organic produce. The purpose of GCI is to provide refugees with their first Australian work experience. Kylie will share information about this innovative social enterprise and how Kiama Community College is assisting to prepare refugees for work at GCI. Please RSVP before 23/3/18 by calling 4232 1050 Light refreshments will be served.
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March brings the Red Cross Calling Red Cross has been calling for 70 years and volunteers will be out and about again during March asking for your support. “If they haven’t come to your door, they will soon,” says the President of the Kiama branch, Judi O’Brien. “Your generosity The Girl Guides are amongst those helps us be there for collecting this year people both at home and overseas. “It helps the Red Cross to respond in times of disaster, provide clean drinking water in a remote village or help an elderly Australian overcome personal hardship and disadvantage. “We want to be able to answer the call when someone is in need. With your help we can answer everyone, everywhere, every time.” Kiama Red Cross Volunteers meet in the Guide Hall, Hindmarsh Park, on the first Friday of the month at 1.30pm. There are also branches in Jamberoo and Gerringong. If you are interested in getting actively involved please ring Gill Divers on 4263 3178 for more information.
Wedding shoot attracts international attention
In the flurry of activity on Valentines Day, Kiama Downs florist Louise Daly got a call confirming that a photo shoot she did flowers for was going to be featured in the hottest new New York wedding magazine, Love Inc. “I’m still pinching myself,” she says. “I only opened Posy Jones two years ago, and now my work is in a magazine in New York!” The shoot was done with the specific aim of showing the world what we can do.
Ms Daly was approached by the photographer and stylist after they had seen posts of her work on social media. Now their and her businesses are being promoted widely in the article, along with our spectacular countryside. “I’ve already booked two more weddings on the back of it,” she says. “It’s great for people to see that our work is regarded as world class, and that this area is a perfect setting.”
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To the Editor I’m not a follower of Rugby, so don’t know the finer points of the game, or the reputations of the teams that competed in Kiama. However I was very impressed to read that the winners of the men’s competition, Box Hill, won prize money of $11,000, as well as a nice looking trophy. Mmm... I thought. I wonder what the girls won. And there it was - a photo of the winners. The Warringah Rats won a vase and $3,000! Hardly seems fair. Thelma Bracken, Kiama
Envisaging
KISStopia
Talk by a leading political journalist The Friends of Kiama Library’s April speaker will be political journalist Brad Norington, author of three books, with the latest being Planet Jackson: Power, Greed and Unions. It is described as a morality tale of modern politics, laced with farce and tragedy and human nature at its worst. Mr Norrington is an Associate Editor at The Australian. where he writes about national affairs and NSW politics. He has worked with the paper since 2004, and was previously its Washington Correspondent during the Obama presidency. Prior to that, he was a Journalist at the Sydney Morning Herald. Following tradition, his talk will be followed by afternoon tea. Details: Saturday 7 April, Kiama Family History Centre, 2.30pm. $5 members and $8 visitors.
Following the success of last year’s interactive public art project, UNITY Kiama, at the KISS Arts Festival, Gerringong artist Penny Sadubin has devised a project for this year’s Festival that hits at the heart of many people’s concerns - what is their ideal place to live? Through KISStopia, she and her husband, fellow artist Tim Rushby-Smith, will be offering festival goers the opportunity to create a vision of Kiama in cardboard. “Kiama’s community has a lot to say about future development of the town and surrounding area. “As artists, we wish to offer our audience the chance to participate and express themselves through their responses to this theme.” Like Unity Kiama, where people wove their opinions and experiences in wool between poles, the installation will grow over the course of the Festival, as people of all ages make their contribution. “Everyone can contribute a model of their ideal vision of Kiama: their house, a fantasy feature or just something they love about the area,” says Ms Sadubin. The work won’t be based around a scale map of Kiama, but will start with a blank canvas underfoot so that people can build and share the elements that would make their perfect place to live. The artists are seeking sponsorship for the thought provoking project from local businesses, as well as donations of craft materials from the public to add to their growing collection of boxes. Details: If you’d like to support this event, contact Penny for more details at psadubin@gmail.com The KISS Arts Festival is on 27-29 April.
Find out more about Dementia Friendly Kiama The next meeting of the Kiama Uniting Church Women’s Fellowship will focus on the subject of Dementia. The guest speaker will be Councillor Kathy Rice and Dennis Frost, Chairman of Kiama Dementia Advisory Group (affectionately known as DAGS). They will be sharing their insights on the development and implementation of the Kiama Dementia Friendly Project, with their perspective and commentary on its future and expansion prospects. “We are all affected in some way by dementia, and to learn more about how we can cope and help, is a step in the right direction,” says the Fellowship’s Gail Pickles. Details: Thursday 5 April, Fellowship Centre, Manning St, 10.30am. All welcome.
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Jones Beach inaction Having invited himself along to a meeting being held at Jones Beach to discuss the state of the vegetation (reported in The Bugle 17 Feb), Kiama Downs resident John Hansen is frustrated at how little action has resulted. “There was a meeting with the General Manager Michael Forsyth, other Council officers, the Gerroa Environmental Protection Society and other groups, but no residents,” he says. “I went over, and Mark Hume, also of Jones Beach Landcare, joined us, to give a local perspective. “As a resident still involved in the Landcare group I find it offensive that constant attention is paid to someone who does not reside at Jones Beach and is not an elected member of council. “Why should the views of people who don’t live here be given such weight? “Global warming isn’t going to be stopped by a row of tea trees.” At that meeting on 1 February, Mr Hansen raised the issue of anti-social behaviour in the dunes, and the
residual left behind. “I showed them the filthy camps within the dunes that are regularly used for drinking and drug taking, and a council officer said the rubbish would be removed within the week,” he says. “It is still there, despite repeated requests. “I often go into Kiama very early on weekends and am amazed at the small army of council staff picking up rubbish, blowing leaves and emptying garbage bins. In most cases this is for the enjoyment of visitors who do not pay rates
and leave the mess. “As a rate payer, I ask what does it take to have Jones Beach cleaned up?” He says many people who joined the Landcare group have given up in frustration due to a lack of follow-up by Council to poison the lantana they cut and take away the debris. “It has grown back and is seeding again, so the effort has been wasted.” Mr Hansen is also unimpressed by the time and cost involved in preparing another Plan of Management to adjudicate over the best
way to manage the dunes. “We are going to have inaction for at least another year, possibly longer, while they wait for the new plan that is going to cost over $100,000,” he says. “The most disturbing thing is that Masterplans were devised in 2002 and 2014 but they weren’t implemented.” Council’s General Manager says that some rubbish has been taken away, and a bigger truck has been scheduled in for next week. He also says Council will meet with the Landcare group to discuss the resources needed.
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1978 is 40 years ago While some of them are finding it hard to believe, the Kiama High Class of ‘78 is preparing to celebrate its 40th reunion this year. “We’re getting together at the Kiama Bowling Club on Saturday 7 April, from 5-11pm, with a family Picnic/BBQ at Surf Beach on the Sunday from 11am,” says Jennifer Radford, a member of the organising committee. If you were part of the year at any stage, or know anyone who was, please email kiama40threunion@outlook.com The hunt is also on for photos and memorabilia.
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Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers cases many of our local art- mental illness. It was great ists and local eateries, opens to hear from the participants our eyes (and ears) to differ- how much they enjoyed the ent genres of music, and workshops, workouts and brings money into the econ- speakers while raising money omy and a great vibe to town. for such an important cause. One of the important Council has recently elements of our Community installed an outdoor table Strategic Plan is about detennis table which is located veloping and implementing next to the children’s playprograms that promote ground at Black Beach. social cohesion, and a Outdoor table tennis is provWhat a wonderful weekend healthy and active lifestyle. ing popular and is wellit was for the Kiama Jazz The Kiama Jazz and Blues recognised for providing and Blues Festival. The sun Festival is a great example physical and mental health was shining, the entertainof this. So too was the benefits. The installation of ment was world-class and it Kiama Council sponsored this table is another example was great to see the number Healthy Livin Festival held of Council providing the of people enjoying themselves. at Black Beach at the begin- community with a range Congratulations to the ning of the month. of ways to keep active and Kiama Jazz Club and all This Festival was a week- socially connected. Paddles the volunteers for putting end of fitness, health and and balls are available for together this fantastic event. wellness, and raised funds hire from the Kiama Library. The tireless work of the to support those impacted by I hope that community Committee never ceases to amaze me. There were a record 90 free gigs this year, playing at many different venues which were well supported. These sorts of events are such a big part of the economic, social and cultural development of the Municipality. The Festival show-
members of all ages try this activity. Our Municipality also has a very active arts community. There are always new and exciting local workshops on offer including courses for beginners, and you will find works from local artists at various venues such as the Little Blowhole Art Bar or the Old Fire Station in Terralong Street. Add to these events, the annual KISS Arts Festival, the Library’s Readers Festival and the new theatre company in town and I believe we are providing a diverse range of programs that should help our residents maintain a healthy and active, socially cohesive lifestyle.
Ping Pong anyone?
Visitors from Tumut, Belinda and Ben Wielinga, were amongst the first to try out the new outdoor ping pong table at Black Beach. While you can borrow bats and balls from the Library, our tip is to bring your own to avoid disappointment. No doubt some epic battles will be fought out there on the polished granite.
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KISS Arts Festival gets funding boost
For the past seven years, the KISS Arts Festival has been run on the smell of the proverbial oily rag, but things are set to move up a gear with the help of extra funding from the State Government and Council. The organizers, Dave Evans and Tamara Campbell, have received $20,000 in Destination NSW Regional Flagship Funding, specifically for marketing, and Kiama Council has increased its funding of the event by 50 per cent to $15,000. “We are thrilled with this extra funding,” says Dave. “Each year the Festival has grown, and having developed a successful formula we now have the ability to tell more people about it. “We are also looking forward to tapping into the
expertise of Destination Kiama to help move the Festival to the next level.” The Festival will kick off on Friday 27 April with a night of Cabaret on Black Beach in the new purposebuilt ‘speigeltent’. It will continue across the weekend with a variety of local and international acts. The eclectic mix will include a sword-swallowing space cowboy, a juggling chef and popular local musician/ ABC radio presenter Nick Rheinberger. Also on the line up is Quatuor Stomp – fresh from winning the coveted Iron Chicken Award for best street show at this year’s World Buskers Festival in Christchurch. The KISS Lantern Parade on the Saturday night is
going to come into its own in 2018, with the help of one of Australia’s foremost lantern makers and fire sculpture artists. Festival goers will have the opportunity to help create the stunning showpieces. This year will also see the return of the Ray White Raft Race. “It’s now rumoured to be bigger than the America’s Cup,” says Dave (before adding that those rumours are likely untrue). With big prizes and even bigger bragging rights on offer, friends, neighbours, workmates, team mates and complete strangers are all invited to begin constructing their rafts now – entry details available soon. For details, see kissartsfestival.com.au
Calling all writers Moves are afoot to establish an Illawarra branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) in Kiama. Full details of the Fellowship’s activities can be found at fawnsw.org.au Anyone over 18 who is interested in writing of any kind is welcome to participate in the Fellowship’s activities. It is proposed that meetings will be held once a month. The content of the meetings will usually be several of the following: A short talk by a member or visitor about a particular kind of writing, e.g. poetry, short stories, short plays, criticism etc. Readings from, and discussion about, the current writing of one or more members Creativity exercises and activities related to writing Participation in the writing of a group novel News about writing competitions and publication opportunities. The FAW publishes The Writer which welcomes contributions of all kinds by members. Some FAW branches manage a web page to showcase members’ contributions, and publish in book form occasional anthologies of poetry and fiction by members. Details: For further information about the establishment of an Illawarra branch in Kiama, contact faw.illawarra@gmail.com
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Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival The 2018 Festival went off with a bang, the perfect weather bringing big crowds out to play. “We are over the moon,” says Club President Becky Guggisberg. “We’ve had such positive feedback and our new committee has learnt so much from the experience. “We are all keen to make it even better next year.” Impressions of the Festival by Peter O’Neil.
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ACROSS 3. As great, high or intense as possible 7. The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country 10. The part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses are manifest 11. Building used for public Christian worship 12. President of the French Republic 1969 to 1974 15. European Community currency 16. Fine grained sedimentary rock composed from mud 18. Food that Little Ms Muffet ate while sitting on her tuffet 19. Device for breaking down domestic food leftovers (4,4) 23. Building designer 30. Name of party which may hold the balance of power in the South Australian elections 32. Beat generation drums 33. Surname of the first woman to be elected to the Federal House of Reps 34. Australian cricket opening the batting in South Africa 35. Motorised passenger transport 36. Ex-rugby league player and current boxer 37. Container of wine usually two or four litres 38. Adelaide’s river 41. US aircraft manufacturer 43. Ex-Senator standing for S.A. Parliament 45. Top fermented beer 46. Has a ph of less than 7 and neutralises alkalis 47. Local winery (7,5) DOWN 1. Principal church in the district in which the Bishop is ensconced 2. Decayed organic material used as fertiliser for growing plants 4. Guidance, counselling, direction, instruction
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5. The villain in Shakespeare's Othello 6. Capital of Spain 8. Fleece of an Angora goat 9. The oceans around Australia do this in the national anthem 13. Small 4 stringed guitar of Hawaiian origin 14. Framework of the mouth containing teeth 17. European aircraft manufacturer 20. Rug 21. A leaning tower is located in this Italian city 24. A period of study given by a university to a very small group 25. Pieces of meat, fish, vegetables grilled on a skewer 26. Sedimentary rock consisting of quartz grains cemented together 27. Winged goddess of the dawn 28. First name of NSW Premier
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29. Winning Qld schoolteacher boxer 31. Tiny Qld town famous for its remoteness, horse races and pub 36. “------ ,------ on the wall who's the fairest of them all?” 39. To or toward the inside of something 40. Small restaurant 41. Fermented drink
42. Spirituous liquor with botanicals 43. Street name for the drug methylenedioxymethamphetamine 44. Female pronoun Crossword by Steve Law
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Postcard home From Coney Island we drove up the Ocean Parkway to Brooklyn. It was a long way. The most startling thing to us about that road was that the fine homes on each side were brick. We had begun to assume that all East Coast homes were of the weatherboard variety. We had plenty of time to observe all of this because there were intersections and traffic lights every hundred yards. At last we reached the road whereupon lay our Howard Johnson Hotel, but the further up that avenue we went the more concerned we were about the neighbourhood where we were about to stay. The road was wide and treeless. The sidewalk was taken up with auto repair shops, engineering works, timber yards and the occasional diner. Cars and trucks were parked willy nilly across the lanes and there was not a white face in sight. By the time we reached
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In the schoolyard Minnamurra kids’ shaves raise $6000
our hotel we were both very tired and a little disappointed and the building itself did not impress either. However, there was parking behind and the rooms were large and clean and had a fridge and a safe. Taking a walk to find somewhere to eat we passed two auto repairs, a tyre (US: tire) outlet, some boarded up
shops and a closed café which I don’t think I would have ventured into even if it was open. On our way back after rejecting takeout options, just opposite the hotel, and I don’t know why we missed it, was Mikes Diner. The real McCoy; booths adjacent to large picture windows overlooking the street with
the counter opposite and kitchen in the back. The place was spotless, the waitress was friendly and B.B. King was sitting in the next booth… or possibly his twin brother. And the food was great - we even got a salad, our first since the West Coast. Brian Cowling, Kiama Heights
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Minnamurra Public School’s participation in The World’s Greatest Shave has raised over $6000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. The whole school had a Crazy Hair Mufti Day, bringing gold coin donations, then at noon 11 students and one teacher shaved their hair. Some of them felt a little bit nervous, at the thought of shaving their hair, but all of the students were smiling by the end of it. Two students were able to cut off long lengths of hair. These will be donated and woven into wigs for people who didn’t choose to lose their hair. One of the students who shaved their hair is in remission from hepatoblastoma (liver cancer). The students and staff enjoyed supporting this great cause and there was such a positive atmosphere at Minnamurra Public School. We can continue fundraising until June, so feel free to sponsor us! You can find us on The World’s Greatest Shave page, as the Minnamurra PS team. Submitted by the School