Volume 4 Issue 4
October/November 2010
Out & About SpringtimeEvents inmosman See Page 3
Fun for Everyone Springtime is definitely here and Mosman is serving up a tempting array of fun treats with enjoyable events for the whole family. From the perennial favourites to something new, this year brings a range of activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Invite your friends and family and share in the festivities.
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We kick off the Out&About – Springtime Events calendar in Mosman with all the four-legged fun of Pet’s Day Out on Sunday 24 October. Pet’s Day Out takes place on Allan Border Oval and promises to be a non-stop day for pets, kids and adults alike. Register on the day and be a part of the shows and competitions, dress your pets for the occasion or show off your unusual furry or scaly friends. Also on 24 October, Sacred Heart will be running an Environmental Fair and Blessing of the Animals at the church from 12–4pm. As part of the Blessing of the Animals by the Franciscan monks a public appeal will be launched to commission and erect a public artwork to celebrate and commemorate Companion Animals in Mosman. The proposed artwork is to reflect the bonds between animals and humans, in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. On the same day headline act Hayley Warner, an Australian Idol finalist, is set to rock Mosman. Talented local youth will also take to the stage in an afternoon of music, dance, vocal and comedy, as part of a free Beat the Blues community concert aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues affecting youth. The event is supported by the Black Dog Institute and other youth mental health organisations that will be providing information and resources throughout the afternoon. Other events in October are about bringing people together and these events include the fabulous Children’s Fair on Friday 29 and Mosman’s first Big Lunch, Sunday 31. At the Children’s Fair parents, carers and young ones will have a chance to interact while also enjoying entertainment options galore. Amusement rides, face painting and an animal farm are just part of the fun. Mosman’s Big Lunch promises to bring together people of all ages in around the central themes of friendship and food. Mosman Home Gardeners’ Society and Mosman Community Gardeners have joined with Council to promote beautiful home-grown produce on the Village Green. The ever-popular Hunter Valley Uncorked will be back at Balmoral on Sunday 7 November. This event provides a relaxing afternoon for all ages, set amidst the beautiful surrounds of Balmoral. Guests can enjoy quality produce and wine from the Hunter Valley. Don’t miss all the fun!
It’s that time again for owners, architects, designers and planners to nominate outstanding building projects completed in the last two years for the 2011 Mosman Design Awards. It’s simple and free to enter. Have a peek at the Mosman Design Awards website with a fresh new look and more to see and do. You can also stay up-to-date with all the latest by following the Awards on Mosman Council’s Twitter or by becoming a fan on Facebook. Mosman Design Awards nominations opened on 5 October 2010. The Design Awards are a prestigious event hosted by Council celebrating outstanding contributions to the built environment and heritage conservation in Mosman. Visit www.mosmandesignawards.com.au today and make a statement with your entry in the 2011 Awards. If you have any queries or require further information contact Nazia Pokar on 9978 4094 or email: planning@mosman.nsw.gov.au.
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Recognising inspiring young writers WINNERS
On 19 August 2010, in a special ceremony at the Mosman Youth Development Centre, Mosman Library announced the winners of the 18th Annual Mosman Youth Awards in Literature.
Primary Prose Winner: Am I Dumb? by Charlotte Reimer Second Place: Everest by Blake Nielson Highly Commended: Justice Served Cold by Mark Rothery Junior Secondary Prose Winner: The Letter By Millie Bull Second Place: Alive in a Horror Movie by Claire Flitcroft Highly Commended: Toby and Zac by Nicola Mildren
This year there were a massive 342 entrants across 5 categories. 15 prizes totalling $2,000 were awarded to budding authors from schools across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.
Senior Secondary Prose Winner: Alter My Ego by Ashley Ward Second Place: Attention! by Josh Peacock Highly Commended: Blink by Blink by Ebony Bautista
The judges gave glowing reports, commending the quality of the entrants and encouraging aspiring writers to read widely and often. Selected entries were read aloud by staff from Mosman Library and Mosman Youth Development Centre. Prizes were awarded by the Mayor, Cr Anne Connon, and by representatives from our sponsors, the Lions Club of Mosman, Ferry to Mosman Fund and the Rotary Club of Mosman.
Junior Secondary Poetry Winner: Before by Madison O’Donnell Second Place: Johnny Barlow by Max Knight Highly Commended: What if… by Timothy Boulton Mayor of Mosman Cr Anne Connon together with Linda Horswell, Manager Library Services congratulate a winner.
Senior Secondary Poetry Winner: The Final Debate 2009 by Laura Walker Second Place: Untitled by Victoria Wade Highly Commended: Our Lot by Rose de Kantzow
Mosman Heritage Fund Reduce your waste Do you live in a heritage listed building or a heritage conservation area? Are you thinking of carrying out small conservation works to the exterior of your property? You could apply for a grant under the Mosman Heritage Fund. Works range from repairing fencing, painting and maintenance to the reinstatement of missing items, such as restoring the original federation balcony at 58 Middle Head Road, pictured below.
Reduce your rates Would you like to help the environment while also saving money? Get behind this project and help minimise your waste.
Small grants are awarded on a dollar for dollar basis and are dependent on the amount of applications received throughout the year.
Households in Mosman are invited to participate in Mosman’s Reduce Your Waste Bin Trial.
To find out more contact Kate Ingram on 9978 4154, or visit our website under the Planning & Heritage menu.
Council’s John Saul compares waste bins.
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The trial involves households replacing their current waste bin with a 60L version. By taking part in the trial residents can receive a discount on their rates. For information and to apply, please visit Council’s website and complete the Expression of Interest Form.
Recent Acquisition for Art Collection A 1946 Archibald Prize portrait of Mosman identity Corporal William Smith by the artist William Manuel has recently been accepted into the Mosman Art Collection. It was assessed by the Gallery’s curatorial panel as a striking painting with excellent provenance and good links with Mosman. The following description provided by the artist’s son, Bruce Manuel provides some background to the work. “My father, William Antoni Manuel, was for many years the manager of a well known local business in the ’40/50/60s era... ‘the Mosman Meat Service’ – situated in Military Road, Mosman Junction, facing the entrance to Avenue Road, about six shops down and on the same side as Tony/Dom Lopez’ fruitery. He was a ‘minor celebrity’ in the area and well thought of by his clientele – from noted politicians and sportsmen of the time, the then Head Master of Mosman High School, (a Mr. Dixon), as well as a wide range of loyal customers. What most people did not know about William (Bill) Manuel, was that he was a talented artist in all the mediums of the day, and held his own in comparison to many prominent artists of the time. This was proven on a number of occasions, notably when he was accepted for an early Mosman Art Prize and on two occasions the prestigious Archibald Prize. This 1946 painting is a study, in oils, of William Smith, a younger relative of my father, who served in New Guinea with the then Australian Commonwealth Forces.” Image: Bruce Manuel with his father’s painting of William Smith.
Out & About SpringtimeEvents inmosman
Get amongst it this Spring and enjoy the great community events coming up...
Pet’s Day Out 2010
Blessing of the Animals
Beat the Blues Concert
Sunday 24 October, 10am–3pm Allan Border Oval
Sunday 24 October, 12–4pm Sacred Heart Church Hall & Courtyard, 23 Cardinal St
Sunday 24 October, 1.30–5pm Allan Border Oval & Reserve
A fun day for pets, their owners and animal lovers. This is a chance to show off your dogs, cats or unusual pets. Bring them along and be a part of the day. Meet other pet owners and take part in the competitions!
Bring your pets to a Blessing of the Animals at the Environmental Fair. There will be fabulous stalls, pony rides, shows and activities for the kids such as Mickey the Magic Horse and Insektus, the wonderful bug show. Free. Enquiries: 8969 3200. A public appeal will be launched to gain support for the commissioning and erection of a public artwork to celebrate and commemorate Companion Animals in Mosman.
This free community concert will showcase performances by talented local youth. Former Australian Idol finalist Hayley Warner will headline the event. Other performances include: Power Living Yoga, Generations Chorus, and Special Olympics Dancers. 'Beat the Blues' aims to raise awareness of mental health issues for youth and is supported by the Black Dog Institute and other youth mental health service organisations. Enquiries: 9978 4013.
Children’s Fair 2010
Mosman’s Big Lunch
Hunter Valley Uncorked
Friday 29 October, 10am–12pm Allan Border Oval Reserve
Sunday 31 October, 12–3pm The Village Green
Sunday 7 November, 11am–5pm Balmoral
This free and enjoyable community event seeks to bring families and children aged 0-5 years together. It’s a fun day that includes plenty for parents and kids to stay entertained, with amusement rides plus an assortment of other activities. The young ones can enjoy face painting, billions of bubbles, storytelling and singing, fairies, a kindi-farm, baby ballet performance, and painting.
Mosman Home Gardeners' Society & Mosman Community Gardeners with the support of Mosman Council invite all residents and their families to share in food and friendship at Mosman's Big Lunch. This community event aims to bring people of all ages together to share a meal, where at least one ingredient has been home grown, such as a quiche made with home grown spinach or eggs.
A premium Hunter Valley wine and food experience showcasing some 16 Hunter Valley Wineries, Hunter produce, and Hunter Valley and local restaurants. Live music will add to the relaxed atmosphere. A free shuttle bus will operate from 11am to 5pm, travelling in continuous loops along Awaba Street, The Esplanade, Raglan Street, Military Road and Spit Road.
Please remember to wear sunscreen, hats and pack a picnic morning tea. Enquiries: 9978 4166.
To register your interest and attendance email mosmansbiglunch@gmail.com or phone 0423 723 430.
Organised by the Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association, uncorked.hvva.com.au
Learn obedience tricks to teach your pet and test your pet’s agility. See some of Australia's weird and wonderful creatures at the Australian Wildlife Display tent, and check out the array of pet stalls. Enquiries: 9978 4106.
On Exhibition: Adam Hill – Not a proppa Aborigine On exhibition until Sunday 14 November
works from over ten years of the artist’s professional art practice, along with new works.
Adam Hill is broadly recognised as an accomplished indigenous painter who is a keen advocate of social justice. His powerful and intensely original works are firmly located within the tradition of urban Aboriginal Art, and engage directly with the political conditions of Australia’s contemporary indigenous society. The exhibition presents a series of key
Mosman Art Gallery has a varied and interesting program of events that run all year. For more information please view the event listings, talks and upcoming exhibitions on at the Gallery by visiting the website at www.mosmanartgallery.org.au
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free A Mosman Council Community Event
Friday 29 Oct, 10am–12pm Allan Border Oval Reserve Wet weather on the day of the event will see it cancelled, 99784166 for info.
Baby Ballerinas Face Painting Animal Farm Fairies Amusement Rides Story Telling & Singing Billions of Bubbles Painting
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
beat the
blues
HAYLEYWARNER
POWERLIVINGYOGA
1.30–5pm, Allan Border Oval
YOUTH CONCERT
EXCITING LIVEACTS
RAI LTH SING HEA L A AWAREN T ESS FOR MEN
10.30am – 12.30pm Register for Show & Competition 11.00am – 11.20am Agility Display by Manly & District Kennel & Dog Training Club 11.00am – 1.00pm Australian Wildlife Display 11.20am – 11.40am Have a go on the agility equipment 12.00pm – 12.20pm Obedience Display by Manly & District Kennel & Dog Training Club 12.30pm – 1.00pm Trick Training by Goodog Fancy Dressed Pet Egg & Spoon Race Waggiest Tail Unusual Pet a mosman council Beest Trick community event
DAY OUT SUNDAY 24 OCT 2010
Environmental
ALLAN BORDER OVAL
of the Animals
10.00AM – 3.00PM Fair & Blessing
9978 4000 9978 4132 council@mosman.nsw.gov.au www.mosman.nsw.gov.au
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SPECIALOLYMPICDANCERS
‘Beat the Blues’ is a free community concert raising awareness for issues affecting youth mental health. The event is supported by the Black Dog Institute and other youth mental health service organisations with information and resources provided throughout the afternoon.
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Headline act Hayley Warner is set to rock Mosman in an afternoon of music, dance, vocal, and comedy! Talented local youth will take to the stage with some great performances.
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12–4pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cardinal St
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