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Fight continues over amalgamation WHEN the announcement was made in December 2015 that Port Stephens Council would amalgamate with Newcastle Council, the reaction from Port Stephens residents was not favourable.

Port Stephens Councillors got together and formed a plan to put up a solid fight on behalf of the residents.

Port Stephens Council Deputy Mayor, Councillor Chris Doohan, told News Of The Area, “We put on gloves and became determined to challenge the ridiculous proposal, and have remained stoic in our fight for the people of Port Stephens.”

The council invested a lot of

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resort was continually plagued by work stoppages, late payments to contractors and court battles.

The eyesore angered residents and left local contractors thousands of dollars out of pocket since work commenced in late 2011.

The site was eventually placed into receivership in 2014.

Deputy Mayor Chris Doohan met with News Of The Area to discuss the sale.

“Mayor MacKenzie and I, with support of council staff, found the original owner, and gave him an ultimatum that the site needed to change from sitting in its current state,” Chris Doohan said.

Port Stephens Council reported that the new sale contracts were signed and authorised on 1 November, 2016.

The purchasing company, known as Landmark International Group Pty Ltd, has already commenced the site’s rebranding process, advising that the unsightly temporary fencing will be down within the week, with new fencing and site branding established over the next fortnight.

The new owners have chosen the name ‘Anna Bay Resort’.

“The Mayor and I will personally continue to push for this redevelopment to move along as quickly as we can, to rid Anna Bay of this long awaited and frustrating eyesore,” Cr Doohan told News Of The Area.

The new owners have advised that the remainder of 2016 will be used to commence the initial clean up of the site.

“I spoke with [one of the new owners] Mr Hu this week and encouraged him to use local tradesmen and businesses wherever possible, and that it would be a great start to being a part of our wonderful community,” Cr Doohan said.

They intend for the site to be a modified version of the original tourist resort, accommodation and function centre that was first

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Joan Shannon Retires at 79 years young

By Mandy ELLIS JOAN Shannon is retiring at 79 years young.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter volunteers recently bid farewell to the long-time serving volunteer from Corlette.

Mrs Shannon started volunteering 20 years ago with her husband (Dec), and at 79 years she has decided to call it a day.

Mrs Shannon said there is “always something to plan and consider, especially how our decisions today would impact on the future.”

“Consideration of future benefits and usefulness, this has kept me mentally alert,” Mrs Shannon told Bay News Of The Area.

Mrs Shannon, surrounded by the love and support of fellow volunteers, beamed as she received a bouquet of flowers and certificate, but most importantly the beautiful words from her colleagues.

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“The best thing about Joan is she is always happy and helpful.

She is also very good at selling raffle tickets, she’s raised a lot of money.”

“Joan is just gorgeous, always turns up for meetings, she’s a fun lady and comes out with funny things too,” Glenda Hickey of Nelson Bay said.

“She will be greatly missed and

Fight continues over amalgamation...

FROM Page 1 time and funds to put together a submission to the Government Appointed Delegate (GAD), to prevent the merger with Newcastle.

The delegate did his report, and it was given to local government to digest.

Chris Doohan comically told News Of The Area, “The rubbish in this report was impossible to digest – it smelled more like vomit.”

During this period, Port Stephens recognised the opportunity to have a more successful merger with the LGA of Dungog.

After many of the councillors canvassed the people of Dungog, the support that was mustered was overwhelming.

That proposal was put together and submitted, again with a lot of heart from Port Stephens Council and residents, and that invoked a second enquiry.

To date, the delegate report from the proposed Port Stephens/Dungog enquiry is still yet to be received, despite it being months since its submission.

At the recent Local government NSW annual conference (LGNSW) Chris Doohan spoke, and publicly questioned the Minister of Local Government (Minister Toole) about the need for an immediate answer for the people of Port Stephens who have been waiting too long.

we will continue to support Joan as she enjoys her leisure time,” volunteer Neddie Billet said.

Mrs Shannon plans to spend time relaxing and enjoying the pleasures in life.

He may not have worn his gloves – but he certainly gave Newcastle Council plenty of upper cuts during his address.

Port Stephens is currently paralysed, awaiting the debacle to be over, and an appropriate decision to be made for our area.

Every decision the council makes at the moment is implicated or hampered by the potential merger.

Chris Doohan will keep News Of The Area up to date with updates surrounding the fight against the amalgamation.

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Fundraiser for Heart Surgery

By Simone JOHNSON

BORN only four months ago with seven holes in his heart, baby Luke has already gone through open heart surgery, followed by a cardiac arrest, and another heart operation followed by pneumonia.

After such a devastating start to life, the community is being encouraged to get involved with a fundraiser to assist with Luke’s ongoing medical treatment.

Tilligerry RSL is holding a trivia night to raise money for his family.

Normally residents of Lemon Tree Passage, the family has been living in Ronald McDonald House in Sydney since he was born and they have rarely been home since.

After being awarded a bead to symbolise every surgery he has undergone in hospital, Luke now has 3.5 metres worth.

The fundraiser will be held on Saturday 26 December, beginning at 6pm.

Tickets are $10 per person, with tables of eight.

Prizes have been donated by

local businesses such as Sand Duning Adventures and Moon Shadow Cruises.

Spirits, wine and seafood have also been donated as part of the prize pool and raffle.

Family friend and event organiser Paul Green told News Of The Area, “We would like to thank all local businesses for everything they have supplied or donated, as well as the community members for getting involved.”

“At the moment, I’m not sure if the family will even be able to make it on

the night as they only come home for a few hours at a time,” he said.

Paul has also set up a ‘GoFundMe’ page, which has raised approximately $1500 so far.

Donations can be made at http:// www.gofundme/nm-lukey “Let’s all pull together to help a local family in need who are currently struggling,” Paul said.

You can book a table for the night by calling the club directly on 49823889.

Dream up a new product BEING a mum of three would be enough to keep most people busy and put small business plans on the back burner, but not for Laice Moses, who has dedicated the past two-anda-half years to see her idea through to completion.

A small desk, mobile phone and basic printer is what Mrs Moses of Corlette calls her office.

Committing 100 percent to the business and daily reflection of her decisions is what has helped keep her focussed and on track.

Mrs Moses told Bay News Of The Area, “There have been many obstacles which I have had to address, but my determination to prove to myself ‘I can do this’ kept me going.”

Two weeks before the launch date, she had to change her packaging supplier as they did not meet her stringent quality control requirements.

Taking a leap of faith, she agreed with her agent’s recommendation to use another company.

“Although it was nerve-wracking waiting for the new packaging to

arrive, I am very happy with the result.”

Asking questions and leaving my ego behind has got me to this point of my journey.

After realising she did not need a degree, know how, nor be a computer whizz, she was then able to reach out to others who were experts in their field.

“I am feeling such nervous excitement about the product now being available; it has been a steep learning curve for me,” Mrs Moses said.

“I now know that I can dream up and create a new product. I want to lead by example and show my own children they can do anything they put their minds to and not be held back by limiting beliefs.”

Mrs Moses would like to encourage others who may be sitting on a great idea to take the plunge and do it and shares some insight – contact an Industrial Designer as your first contact, the rest will follow.

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PORT Stephens MP Kate Washington praised the region’s festivals in Parliament last week and acknowledged the hardworking people who made them happen.

“I recognise the amazing people who volunteer their time to showcase all that our community

has to offer,” Ms Washington said.

“Recently, Karuah celebrated its annual Oyster and Timber Festival.”

“The festival featured the famous Karuah duck race and Port Stephens oysters and the best axemen in New South Wales competed against each other,” she added.

Ms Washington said another

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terrific event was the Myall River Festival at Tea Gardens organised by the Myall Coast Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

“Amazing work was done by event coordinators Craig Foot and Gerard Wilson to bring together this exciting event,” she said.

“Congratulations also go to the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association for hosting the unique Pindimar Bundabah market.”

Ms Washington also acknowledged

Photo by: Mandy Ellis the Riverside Multicultural Fiesta, Community Connect Day and Tastes at the Bay. “Living in Port Stephens is like a festival every day and during festival season, it only gets better,” she said in Parliament.

Ms Washington thanked the many volunteers, businesses and community groups that worked hard to make these significant contributions to their communities.

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Carolling in Christmas THE countdown to Christmas continues with Burton Toyota, Port Stephens Council, Salamander Shopping Centre, Raine and Horne and the Churches of Port Stephens announcing a special night that will usher in the spirit of the season.

Mark your calendars for Sunday 11 December to enjoy a night of sitting under the stars for Carols At The Bay, Fly Point Park Nelson Bay. Carols are a time-honoured tradition for families across Australia who sing along every year to their favourite Christmas songs and this year will be completely Christmas Carol orientated with the night ending with the Bay’s traditional Fireworks display.

The night will begin at 5.30pm with Community Performers including local schools, dance companies, singing groups and local churches. ‘’Singing is good for the soul, our community Christmas carols are a fabulous family night out and a special time to reflect on the reason for the season,” Bill Brill, Pastor of Beachside and organiser of

this years Carols, told News Of the Bay. The Marching Koalas will also be a part of the Fly Point Carols this year.

The Marching Koalas, a youth marching band, have travelled extensively to many parts of the world enjoying an international reputation for their excellent performances.

Bonnie-Lee Mooney will also grace the stage after having much success in the music industry over many years.

Bonnie has written and recorded with Jimmy Barnes, Human Nature and Cosima De Vito and performs musically in the local area.

Bonnie is also a very successful makeup artist through her business Makeup

by Bonnie-Lee. Headlining this year’s Carols in the Bay is Anyerin Drury.

Working as a professional musician in the USA for the past eight years, Anyerin Drury returns to the Bay just in time to take you on a journey through the Christmas Carols tradition.

Be prepared as Anyerin carries you away in a beautiful version of Silent Night that will

leave you convinced that even the Angels themselves are singing along with him.

“Carols in the Bay are run by the community for the community with every stand

Rock Church’s Nativity Scene, Hunter Valley Ice Cream, A Coffee Tent , Fairy Floss, Facepainting and glowsticks will be available on the day.

Kim Burton from Burton Toyota told Bay News Of The Area he had no hesitation in supporting this local event.

“It’s Christmas, and Family

q The committee organising the Carols in the Bay: Santa Frank Future, Cindy Eick, Bill Brill, Anyerin Drury, John Archer with Noah Drury in Santa’s boot. Photo by: Jewell Drury

Mambo Bid

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A PUBLIC forum will be held in Salamander Bay on how the Mambo Wanda Wetlands can be assessed under the Ramsar Convention.

Dr Stuart Blanch, CEO of the Hunter Wetlands Centre, will discuss how this could provide stronger recognition, more funding for management and legal protection.

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city of Ramsar in Iran where the convention was signed in 1971.

The Community Forum will be held at Tomaree Community Centre, beginning at 2.00pm on Sunday 27 November and is open to the general public.

Dr Blanch said any move to have the Mambo Wanda Wetlands listed under Ramsar would require broad community support to enable a detailed assessment against criteria for formal listing and he encouraged as many people as possible to attend the forum.

“It is significant that for

20 years volunteers have been caring for the Mambo Wetlands Reserve and Wanda Wetlands Reserve, which are important elements of wildlife corridor and habitat for endangered and threatened species of fauna,” Mr Blanch told Bay News Of The Area.

“Thanks to these volunteers’ efforts, these reserves can now be considered for international recognition,” Dr Blanch said.

Dr Blanch has been CEO of the Hunter Wetlands Centre for the last two years, following a nine-year stint in Darwin as Director of the Northern Territory Environment Centre and as an environmental campaigner for WWF-Australia.

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Crowds Gather at Tilligerry Festival

By Heather SHARP HELD at Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage on Saturday 19 November, the annual Tilligerry Festival Foreshore Fun Day proved once again to be a successful event.

State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington was in attendance, telling News Of The Area, “So many people work so hard to make it happen.”

“The community spirit has always been here and with increased numbers at the Festival you can really feel it today.”

In addition to the usual rides, show bags, and fireworks, many volunteer, community, and education groups participate in the Festival, showcasing their services and products to the general public of festival attendees.

The Tilligerry Auto Club was a popular attraction and in a kerbside chat, President Ian Jones told News Of The Area, “This club has been going for seven years.”

“If you like cars, you’re

welcome to come along, we don’t discriminate against make, model, or gender.”

The Ocean and Coast Care Initiatives (OCCI) volunteer group had a mocked-up rock pool to showcase some of the work they do.

Volunteers Ainsley and Roger Reeder told News Of The Area, “We are here to educate people about the local environment.”

Experienced rescuer from the Port Stephens Koala Group Ms June Wheen said, “Making people aware and educating them about who to contact when they find a koala is a key focus today.”

President Carmel Northwood added, “Community engagement is important to us as our focus is on rescue and rehabilitation.”

“Surrounding groups don’t have specialised care so we collect animals from areas such as Medowie and Muswellbrook to provide them with medical care before releasing back into their local environment,” she said.

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By Mandy ELLIS THE COWS (Celebration of Words) contest was a public speaking win for students Phoebe Trott, Grace McErlane and Russell Hamlyn-Harris from St Philip’s Christian College, who walked away with a trophy and certificate.

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The students were selected by the English Faculty.

Entry criteria for the students was to write and present a three-minute presentation addressing both sides of a topic.

Phoebe’s topic was ‘Smartphones are the symbol of our generation.’

Whilst Grace’s topic was ‘There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.’

Russell’s choice was ‘Social media is a force for good.’

Phoebe also enjoys singing and performs regularly within her church and sings with the acapela school group.

“I have always liked English and winning this

q The five members of the Community honoured with the Paul Harris Fellow. Steve Jackson (District Governor), Vickie McCleer, Doug Cross, David Birss, Gerry Mohan, Max Pride, Peter Raynor (District Chair). Photo by Henk Tobbe position, and under his headship, Harbourside Haven flourishes.

Doug Cross instigated the Billy Cart Darby which was incorporated into the Australia Day Celebrations of which he has also been involved for some 20 years,

award has given me an extra boost for activities outside of school,” Phoebe said.

Representative Netball for Nelson Bay Netball Association is Grace’s other passion.

Grace told News Of The Area, “It felt good winning again after not public speaking for a while.”

And for Russell, “Winning is re-affirming that I can speak [publicly] and winning has been a big motivator that I can do this.”

As all students are commencing legal studies next year, which involves public speaking and debating, they said they feel this type of contest is good practice and builds their confidence.

The students would like to thank Ms Kristin Clulow for her time and support during the lead up to the contest.

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Through his efforts, Council was convinced to incorporate the Australia Day Celebrations into their budget and the event has grown exponentially since

then.

David Birss has been the driving force, liaising between Council, Rotary, equipment suppliers, printers and local politicians for the Nelson Bay Exercise Trail along the

Nelson Bay Foreshore The Exercise Trail sets our town aside with a point of difference that will draw tourists to the town.

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THE Rotary Club of Nelson Bay recently honoured five non Rotarian members of the Port Stephens community in acknowledgment of their service to the community, with the title of Paul Harris Fellow.

The Club donates $1000 US for each recipient and the foundation finances projects around the world.

Vickie McCleer was acknowledged for her work in a voluntary capacity over and above her normal duties to ensure the wellbeing of many young people experiencing difficulties of a personal, family, social or mental health nature.

Vicki has helped to set up special programs for individual students and has initiated more extensive programs such as breakfast facilities for groups including many young people who are undernourished or inadequately cared for in many areas of personal need.

Max Pride is most well known as President of Nelson Bay Golf Club.

Through his and others efforts, many charitable organisations have benefited from events held at the course over the years

including Rotary, Community Hospital and Men of League to name a few.

Max formed the Tomaree Prostate Cancer Support Group which provides assistance to the growing number of sufferers in our area.

The group provides a “Buddy Program” where survivors of Prostate Cancer buddy up with sufferers to provide education and awareness programs, as well as providing volunteer drivers to appointments and monthly meetings.

Gerry Mohan has been a director of Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care Ltd. (Harbourside Haven) since around 2000 and took over as Chairman around 2008.

Gerry is a driving force behind many programs at Harbourside Haven.

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By Jewell DRURY ON the evening of Monday 14 November, thick clouds blanketed much of the Bay during the much awaited ‘Supermoon’ and it was only the most patient who were rewarded.

Soldiers Point resident Adam Peterson’s passion for photography is merely a hobby at the moment, but that could soon change if his ‘Supermoon’ photographs are any indication of his underlying skills and talents.

“I love photography, what you can see with the naked eye is interpreted so differently through the lens of a camera because you can see so much more detail,” Adam Peterson told Bay News Of The Area.

Adam and his wife, Amanda, have three children

q Adam Peterson in front of a landscape canvas print of an image he took of Norah Head Lighthouse.

“My first attempt at taking photography from a happy snap into a hobby.” and have lived in the area since 2001.

The first of Adam’s Supermoon pictures is called ‘Obscured by Clouds’ as this photo was taken at 3am on Tuesday 15 November at Birubi Beach.

Adam waited patiently

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until there was just enough of a break in the heavy clouds to allow him to get the shot.

His second photo, ‘Blood Moon Rising’, was taken on Tuesday night from Soldiers Point as the moon was rising.

The blood-orange effect occurred as the moon and

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the sun had just set reflecting light from the sun.

Adam’s third photo was also taken on Tuesday night from Soldiers Point as the moon rose high into the sky, heading towards thick cloud cover seconds before it disappeared behind clouds.

The effect Adam received by the clouds and moon colour gave him such a unique outcome that he decided to call this image ‘Darkside of the Moon’.

The final photo is probably the best and most accurate image of how most of us see the moon every day.

The photo was taken from Adam’s balcony at Soldiers Point around midnight Tuesday night.

Adam felt very lucky with this shot as there was a large break in cloud cover with the moon almost directly above him.

“Nothing was between my camera lens and the moon, I

had crystal clear shooting in this shot,” Adam said.

Adam calls this image ‘Exposed Moon’ as the moon was exposed in her true state to the naked eye.

The moon came closer to Earth this year than any full moon since 1948 and is not expected to approach Earth as closely until 2034.

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By Jewell DRURY DUE to recently introduced reforms, 1000s of NSW students could potentially be prevented from receiving their HSC. The new reforms mean that NSW students who do not receive a Band 8 or above in their Year 9 NAPLAN will only receive a

change, there has also been the launch of the new website: tomareebusinesschamber. com.au.

The past twelve months has seen incredible achievements through the Board, Volunteers and

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HSC if they pass subsequent maths and literacy tests.

In 2016, 65 percent of Year 9 students did not achieve a band 8 in writing with only 47% receiving a band 8 in reading and 41% in Numeracy.

Band 8 and above is not as easy to achieve for some.

A protest is underway to change the new reforms

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Focusing on local businesses and local issues, the board has worked hard forging relationships with local organisations.

The past year has seen membership double from its last financial year total.

A huge contributor to this success has been by the appointment of a Business Development Manager, Peter Clough.

Tastes at the Bay this year was a huge success with the event being run to showcase what Nelson Bay has to offer.

More than 15,000 people flocked to the Tastes at the Bay Wine and Jazz Festival which highlighted Nelson Bay as a popular venue for major events.

“I loved how this event brought people back into the Bay CBD and in the following years we hope to include Salamander Bay, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay and Anna Bay,” Ryan Palmer, President, told Bay News Of The Area.

“Our goal is to help each

in the form of a protest through change.org, stating that the HSC reforms which take effect in 2017 should be scrapped because they will label over 50 percent of students as failures three years before they even reach Year 12.

A further concern is that it will establish a ‘winners and losers’ environment in schools leading to bullying, depression and even CONTINUED Page 12

other to achieve goals while at the same time connecting with local businesses,” Mr Palmer said.

Nelson Bay NOW has been an initiative that is being driven by the Tomaree Business Chamber and a number of organisations across the Tomaree Peninsula.

The key purpose for the creation of Nelson Bay NOW, was to establish an advocacy organisation made up of local groups and individuals who have a vested interest in the future of Nelson Bay CBD and to be able to speak in a united and cohesive voice on matters that they all agree on.

A highlight of the AGM was that a new board was announced for 2017.

The board includes President Ryan Palmer, Vice President Robert Reeve, Finance Director Damien Cooper, Secretary Anne Evans, Directors Rory Milne, Gary Millard, Nadine Stone, Gary Ramponi and Geoff Brown.

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MOTIVATION is the key to any goal and Jack Standen’s life is living proof.

Shoal Bay Resident Graham Standen brought out scrap books full of memorabilia from his Dad, Jack Standen’s life when News Of The Area visited him earlier this week.

Jack Standen was born in Camperdown NSW on 20 February 1909 and passed away 29 October 1973.

At the age of 13 years, Jack cut out articles on his hero cyclists from the local newspapers and stuck them into scrapbooks, creating a vision board to feed his passion for cycling.

He was an Australian junior cycling champion at

the age of 15 and was very passionate about the sport.

Jack became a stand out at most events and the newspapers of the day took great interest in documenting this young man’s achievements.

Each week Jack would have articles written regarding his own triumphs and victories and filled more than six scrap books with the cut outs, each page keeping his motivation alive.

“When I go to a big professional track meeting, I do not merely sit down and enjoy the fun,” Jack Standen told a Sydney Mail journalist back in 1926.

“I watch every move, the position a rider has and the finessing that takes place, I have gained no end of hints

in that way,” Jack said.

“It is the dream of my life to represent Australia at the 1928 Olympic Games and I can assure you that if hard work and perseverance have anything to do with it, I shall not be found wanting.”

Finally his passion, hard work and talent came q Graham Standen with his Dad Jack Standen’s memorabilia that proves together when Dreams Do Come True. Photo by Jewell Drury he was invited to represent Australia envisioned what he achieve a Gold Medal he Dulcie and had three to compete, as one of two children, Joan, Bruce and wanted and through hard went on to have a successful cyclists, in the sprint event at work, determination and cycling career inspiring Graham. the 1928 Summer Olympics everyone he met.

Jack Standen was one enthusiasm achieved his in Amsterdam.

Later in life Jack married of our elite athletes who goals.

Although Jack didn’t

Winds of Change

q Ken Osborne’s love for the Enga shines through the words in his book Winds of Change.

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By Jewell DRURY SALAMANDER Bay resident Ken Osborne worked among the Kyaka Enga people of Papua New Guinea with the Australian Baptist Missionary

Society from 1956 to 1971.

The 88-year-old’s short-term brief was to examine the agricultural methods of the Kyaka Enga in an attempt to improve their nutrition as medical staff had confirmed that malnutrition was widespread among children, with an infant mortality rate of 30 percent.

Ken had heard many derogatory stories about missionary endeavours interfering in the cultural life of tribal peoples and this made him adamant that he would achieve a different outcome.

He was determined to learn the local language and spent a lot of his time in the village learning from the Kyaka Enga people.

Ken soon realised that the Enga villagers had each been engraved into his heart.

“I even began to dream in the local language as I had become so much a part of them,” Ken told Bay News Of The Area.

“I understood the importance of training Enga pastors, understanding that they would have the same worldview as their fellow tribesmen and not merely teach from a western worldview,” he said.

Ken soon began work on translating the Bible into the local language.

He met his wife, Shirley, when she

came to the village as a nurse and together they had four children whom they raised in Papua New Guinea until they returned home to Nelson Bay when their children reached high school age.

An Enga tribesman came to Australia and lived with Ken and his family for six months

to complete the translation of the New Testament, which was presented to the Enga people in 1973.

Statistics show that 90 percent of the Kyaka Enga are now Christian and that there are some 80,000 Baptist church members in the whole country of Papua New Guinea.

Ken’s love for the Enga shines through the legacy he has left in the hearts of the Kyaka Engas and in the words he has written in Winds of Change.

Ken Osborne’s book is available by contacting mmc73218@bigpond.net.au or ph 4982 0360.

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Spirits not dampened Dear News Of The Area, The Port Stephens Uniting Church Market Day Committee would like to thank the public for their generous support at our recent Market Day held on such a wet morning.

Despite fewer families attending, profits were up thanks to the responsive attendees.

Mark the second Saturday in November on your 2017 calendar for another round of bargains!

Thank you BNOTA! Julie McAllister Salamander Bay

Thanks to the Salvos Dear News Of The Area, I WOULD like to sincerely thank the Port Stephens branch of the Salvation Army on behalf of carers who attended an amazing Pamper Day on 15 November.

Those who care for loved ones were fed a sumptuous morning tea, had their nails done, new hairstyles, feet and hands massaged, and received a facial.

What a blessing it was.

We were all feeling very special and loved and shared our many experiences.

Thank you to all who assisted to make this such a great day.

Sue Mitchell Corlette

Privatisation concerns Dear News Of The Area, I AM writing to you over the concern of the privatisation of both Tomaree Lodge and Stockton Centre and the eviction of long time residents who have called these disability centres their home over the many years that they have been cared for.

Both Tomaree Lodge and Stockton Centre are steeped in historical pasts with Tomaree Lodge being built by the Americans as a Training Centre during World War 2, later becoming a naval hospital/infirmary, transferred over to the State Government after the war it became a Centre for those suffering from Mental illness before becoming a home for the Disabled’ Stockton Disability Centre also has an historical past, it was built originally as a Quarantine Station after which it became a Hospital for those suffering from Mental illness to Stockton Disability Centre which is still known as today.

As a Carer myself certified in Aged care, Disability and Home and Community Care I strongly believe that the residents could be disadvantaged by being moved out into Community Housing.

Growing up and going to School in Nelson Bay I know both these facilities well, my Brother in Law is currently a Resident being cared for at Stockton Disability Centre.

Stuart Tomlinson

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Horizons Golf Results Horizons Golf Club

By Greg RAMSEY Wednesday Competition Stableford and Two Ball Men’s Individual Winner: M Bradley 38 c/b Ladies’ Individual Winner: B Matthews 40 Two Ball: D Brander, G Anderson 47 Men’s NTP: M Bradley Men’s Winner: John Armitage 43 Men’s R/Up: Ryan Jefferson 41 NTP: D Lancaster Ladies’ Winner: Fran Giudes 39

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Anna Bay Tavern Fishing Club FISHING

This month’s winners Men’s: Shane Peters, Women’s: Deb Murrell, Kids’: Zarlie Peters Lucky Door prizes were a Shimano 8000 Bait Runner Reel won by Shane Peters and a Laguna 2000 Reel won by Steve Brybant.

Both prizes were donated

by Tackle World Port Stephens.

Current Top Fishing Spots Off Boat Harbour Inner Reefs (Boat) and Boat Harbour Rocks (Snapper, Groper, Tailor) Nelson Bay Breakwall

(Bream and Black Fish) Taylors Beach and Soldiers Point (Whiting, Bream and Flathead) All food for Weigh In was donated by Anna Bay Meats and Anna Bay Bakery.

Next Weigh In Sunday 27 November - see www. annabaytavernfishingclub. com.au for more details or find us on Facebook.

Regards, Paul Dooley Weigh Master

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By Paul DOOLEY ANNA Bay Tavern Fishing Club had a great October Weigh In with 75 fish from 40 fishing participants, and up to 80 members in attendance.

Fish caught/weighed in Shane Peters with a 2.57Kg Snapper and a couple of smaller ones.

Paul Dooley with a 2.37kg Groper

Jacqui Ashby with a 800g Dusky Flathead with several good sized dusky and sandies weighed in as well by others.

Bob Ciba with a 560g Tailor and a 0.7kg Black Fish as well.

Kent Simpson with a Pearl Perch 460 grams Other fish weighed in were Bream up to 500 grams, plenty of Trumpeter Whiting, a Nannygai, Morwong and Salmon

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By Craig ASTLEY A’s won 7/202-201 B. Causley 4/31 & 41*, G. Hickey 3/9, Z. Sheather 40, M. Knight 36, T. Colley 38, D. Mottram 25* B1’s won 10/133- 10/80, D. Moro 42, D. Rowland 29, T.Ostle 5-21, D. Morrison 2-18 B3’s won 8/129 - 2/132 D. Connors 73no .I. Glew 2/23, M. James 2/27 D2’s lost 10/54 - 9/65. M. Tracey 16no, S. Mathwin 7, D. Collings 3/8, A. Kittel 2/7, R. Astley 2/13, J. Astley 2/15 U16 won 2/39- 9/38. R. Gertz 26no, R. Astley 11no & 1/12, C. Banks 1/1,N. Connick 1/2,D.Fell 2/6,W.Rae 1/12,M.Workman 1/2,E.Begley 1/1 U/15 Div 3 won - Stockton 10/25 Nelson Bay 0/27.

Ed Williams 4/4, Julian Craven 3/6 & 3 catches, Isaac Chapman 18no U13 Div1 won 5/100 to 6/98 Brandon Thompson 17 Cooper Lack 13 no Austin Jones 2/7 Jordan Petty 1/5 U 11 div 3 won, Waratah, 5/133 v 10/93, Rowan Cornick 3 for 4, Charlie Williams 3 for 6 Rowan Cornick 25 no and William Friend 15 no Nelson Bay U11 div 5 9/64 def by Kotara 0/160 Max Boys 13 & 0/3 Jaxson Schmarr 12 Sam Mitchell 0/4 Ladies’ R/Up: Carolyn Ramsey 38 c/b NTP: L RamseyFell 2/6,W.Rae 1/12,M.Workman 1/2,E. Begley 1/1 U/15 Div 3 won - Stockton 10/25 Nelson Bay 0/27. Ed Williams 4/4, Julian Craven 3/6 & 3 catches, Isaac Chapman 18no U13 Div1 won 5/100 to 6/98 Brandon Thompson 17 Cooper Lack 13 no Austin Jones 2/7 Jordan Petty 1/5 U 11 div 3 won, Waratah, 5/133 v 10/93, Rowan Cornick 3 for 4, Charlie Williams 3 for 6 Rowan Cornick 25 no and William Friend 15 no Nelson Bay U11 div 5 9/64 def by Kotara 0/160 Max Boys 13 & 0/3 Jaxson Schmarr 12 Sam Mitchell 0/4

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Photo by Brett Cook

By Jewell DRURY

(although there will be spares on the day), a bike and helmet HAVE you ever wanted to as well as running shoes. enter a Triathlon but find it all “Some people may have a little daunting. had a triathlon on their bucket ‘TRY A TRI,’ a fun sized list and have never had the Triathlon, has been designed opportunity to try a triathlon for people who are relatively and this event will give them new to the sport or who would the chance,” Brett Cook, a just like to give it a ‘try’. spokesman for the Tomaree Tomaree Tri Club’s Tri Club, told News Of The Bay. event begins on Saturday 10 “Participating in a December 7am -9am with the triathlon gives you a sense assembly point being opposite of achievement and it can the Soldiers Point Bowling quickly become addictive as Club. well as gaining you lots of self The cost of the event is confidence,” Mr Cook said. $10 (a non-Triathlon Australia There will be many member would usually be experienced Triathletes $20 which gives you the available on the day for any opportunity to race up to three questions you may have, races a season before needing encouraging you to come back to join). and race regularly at other The event begins with a future events.

250m swim with water safety Registrations can be made from Birubi Life Saving Club, via the club’s website at www. followed by an 11km cycle on tomareetriclub.org.au a flat course finishing with a For more information 3km run on a flat course. you can contact the team at Participants must bring Tomaree Tri Club at info@ swim suit, goggles and cap tomareetriclub.org.au

Devastating HSC...

FROM Page 8 possible teen suicide.

The reforms fail to recognise students who excel in non-academic areas such as art and design but struggle with English and maths, and others who blossom later.

“These reforms are quite simply discriminatory and offensive while at the same time badly thought out, unacceptable and contrary to what school is meant to be,” Michelle Morrison, retired Salamander Bay teacher, told Bay News Of The Area.

“If we want better educational outcomes, then

we need to not exclude some children but rather look to better educational models to emulate,” Ms Morrison said.

Michelle Morrison suggested we should look at Scandinavian countries whose results are often higher than ours and who do not follow the same driven, developmental outcome model we do.

Much of the Scandinavian model includes play for much of the day resulting in less pressure, more fun and less paperwork for teachers.

Go to Change.org to sign the petition and www. facebook.com/HOPE4HSC

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Benjamin, Peter Gibson Robyn Hare 37; Div 2: Winner 39, Runner-up Bev Suska 38; Rhondda Shaw 35, RunnerHodges, scoring 49 points 152. A Grade: Joint Leaders Div 3: Winner Beryl Wood 39, Carol Townsend 38, Runnerup Linda Drake 34; Div 2: and taking-out Winner in Telephone: (07) 5553 3200 PO Box 8271 Scratch: Conner Benjamin, Runner-up Pat Harold 37. up Mary Judge 36 c/b.

Vets 9 Winner Sue Lewis 41, RunnerWednesday’s CFree: Grade Men’s Nelson Toll 1 800 652 284 B u n dBay a l l Golf Q lClub d    hole Competition Stableford: Peter Gibson 152, Leader WEDNESDAY 16 Nov: C1 Jill Rowland 36. Men’s (07) 5553up3201 StablefordFax: Competition.

David A u s tand r a lRhona i a 4BIRSS 217 Ron Exton 22, Runner- Net:Peter Gibson  140; B Men’s Individual Stableford: A Winner Stableford: A Grade: Winner Congratulations to Peter   Email: auspac@auspacmedia.com.au Grade: Leader Scratch: Eric up Mike Coghlan 21.

Grade: Winner   Tony Short 39, Runner-up Bowen, scoring 48 points and Highlights of the week:  38; B Kidd 174, Leader Net: Steve Mark Garden 42 c/b, RunnerFRIDAY 18 Nov: Ladies site: www.auspacmedia.com.au James Thompson taking-out Winner in Friday’s NELSON Bay Visit Ladiesour enjoyed   41,   1: Winner  141; C Grade: Leader Fogwill Stableford: Div up Bob Justice 42; B Grade: Grade: Winner Bob Justice C Grade Men’s Stableford major successes in two recent, Anne Newman 40, RunnerScratch: Sam Cockburn 185, Winner Mark Twomey 40 Runner-up Kevin Humphreys Competition. prestigious competitions:       Leader Net: Sam Cockburn up Deborah Childs 38; Div c/b, Runner-up Bob Scott 40; 40; C Grade: Winner Ralph Congratulations to Warren Jenny Frost and Heather 145.

2: Winner Robyn Grade: Geoffrey Carstairs 42, Runner-up   C  Winner  Parkinson for a hole-in-one on Atkins won the Net category   Greedy  Men’s Stableford C2: A Grade: Winner John Wade 40, Yonge 41, Runner-up Simon 37, Runner-up Denise Ball the 14th in Wednesday’s Men’s Michael Trigas 40. in the NSW State Foursomes Runner-up Peter Carter 39; B Men’s Individual 35. Men’s Stableford: A MONDAY 14 Nov: Vets 9 hole Law 38. C2 competition.

Championships played at    Grade: Winner Mark Holley Grade: Winner Scott Quinn Stableford: A Grade: Winner Competition Stableford: Div BREAKING NEWS: Campbelltown Golf Club.

42 Runner-up Peter Metham 43, Runner-up Reg Cronin Wayne Cleaver 39, Runner1: Winner John P O’Shea 27, Congratulations to Peter In the Newcastle & Hunter   39; C Grade: Winner Norman 35; B Grade: Winner Charles up Peter Carter 38; B Grade: Runner-up Barry Kalousek Gibson for taking out the District Ladies Golf Cousins 43, Runner-up Peter Schofield 40, Runner-up Phil Winner Bryan Gibson 44, 26 c/b. Div 2: Winner Doug Scratch Winner, with a score Association Champion of Henry 41.

Runner-up Brian Hammond Rogan 38; C Grade: Winner of 227 over the 3 rounds, in the Curtis 33, Runner-up George Champions’ Competition held 43; C Grade: Winner Neil Peter Bowen 48, Runner-up Train 30.

Men’s Club Championships at Tanilba: SPORTS Hodges 49, Runner-up Geoff Dexter Tabeta (vis) 45.

TUESDAY 15 Nov: Ladies 2016/2017.

Janice Ingleton was the 3rd SATURDAY 19 Nov: Men’s Cavanagh 40.

Stableford Competition: Div RESULTS Competition Results for the Division Scratch Winner Championships 2nd Round THURSDAY 17 Nov: Ladies 1: Winner Julie Walker 40, Julie Newsham was Division 2 period Email them to us Stableford: Div 1: Winner Stroke C1: Overall Scratch: Runner-up Rhondda Shaw SUNDAY 13 Nov: Ladies Net Runner-up bay@newsofthearea.com.au Deirdre Haxton 38, Runner-up Joint Leaders: Conner 37. Div 2: Winner Di Brown Stableford: Div 1: Winner Congratulations to Neil

Thursday, 24 November, 2016

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Local Funeral

BUCKLEY

PETER NORMAN Passed away peacefully 17.11.2016 Aged 63 Years Late of Hawks Nest Much loved son of NORMAN (dec’d) and MONICA. A dear brother to ROBERT and JOHN (dec’d).

Caring uncle and great uncle. A much loved nephew to the BRIEN FAMILIES.

Notices For Sale

For Sale

COMBINED house-

Beautifully Restored Classic Beale Pianola

TWO door Fisher & Paykal dishwasher 0418 665 511

holds garage sale.

Tools, furniture, rideon mower, paintings & more. Saturday 3rd December, 17 Coolabah Close Tea Gardens from 8am.

0407229593

Sold with around 100 Mastertouch pianola rolls

8 SEAT dining table

1400cm square, 8 seats all cushioned, 1 with small tear. Solid wood, great condition $250. Ph 0431 879857

For Sale at cost $2900 o.n.o.

Delivery can be arrange from Shoal Bay at cost Enquire with Frank 0412 366 567

CLOTHES dryer Hover 3.5 Heavy duty. As new $120 0417787215

CHILDCARE folding cot, with extra mattress, excellent condition $50, 0249829334

LANCE BOOTS FUNERALS

BED ensemble, as new $300. 2 seater lounge, VGC $80.

Tel: 02 4981 4454

FRIDGE

door Kelvinator Cyclic defrost. As new , 300Ltr, $140. 0417787215

BEER Fridge. Older

FREEZER

CHEF or experienced cook wanted. Busy cafe/restaurant in Tea Gardens. Approx 30 hours a week. Above award wages. Phone 0419135674 EXPERIENCED Bar Staff, Coffee Shop attendants, Motel Cleaners required.

Includes weekend work. Resume to gm@tgcc.com.au

table, Side mirrors, $200. Ph 49829578 or 0401240271 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134

type, good worker $70 0417787215

BODY Expert 2000 LCD Body Massage System $45 49972317.

BROTHER Sewing Machine – Model 250e in very good cond. $75 ono. PH: 49972442 CAMERA tripod, telescopic, Weifeng, never used, in-built level, $50 4981 7523

GUITAR TUTOR

Wanted for 11 y.o, Marcus. To get him started.

Christmas til end Jan. Hawks Nest, T/Gdens area.

Prof teacher or keen player. Ph 4997 9491 0414685372 GARDNER Looking for a person that is genuinely interested in gardening for 2 Hrs / week to maintain house garden in Hawks Nest. Lawn mowing not required. Ph. Ray 0419 295 269 PART TIME Hire car driver wanted.

Must live in Tea Gdns Hawks Nest area. Suit retired person. 0408 667 951

Work Wanted CASUAL

Position/ 5days p/w. General Fishfarm hand. Fish Farm Aussie Crays 0478780025

WHEELCHAIRS (2) Glide, Free. Two childrens white wardrobes $50 each.

Two boys BMX bikes $50 each. Call after 6pm 4982 7302 Salamander Bay

For Sale

BARGIN dining setting 7 peice. glss top, & blck wrought iron frame, very solid, $130. 49844557

Positions Vacant

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Family and Friends of PETER are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta this WEDNESDAY, 23.11.2016 at 2.00pm; thence for interment in the Catholic Lawn Cemetery, Macquarie Park, Delhi Rd., North Ryde.

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SELL? or TELL?

Got something to

CASTROL Edge Ski Jacket,. Brand new. Size M. Male or female. $60.

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Upright, Works good 300Ltr $80. 0417787215

GIANT Road racing bike full carbon Men’s medium like new condition $700 negotiable Paul 0414690791 GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new.

Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350.

0413046858

Position Vacant

Care Service Employees, Hawks Nest  Immediate Start Available – Casual & PPT RSL LifeCare is a leading aged care provider; our investment in caring for Veterans and seniors has led to our growth across New South Wales. Our residential aged care facility, Peter Sinclair Gardens in Hawks Nest is located in the beautiful Myall Lakes area and currently has casual and permanent part-time positions available for Care Service Employees for an immediate start.

In early 2017 we will be opening an additional 23 beds taking total resident numbers to 64.

Requirements  Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent  Preferred experience in aged care  Exceptional communication and

interpersonal skills If you are confident that you meet the above criteria, please forward your application to Emma Creaswell at: emma.creaswell@rsllifecare.org.au

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LEATHER lounge caramel, 3-seater, + 2 sgle recliners $500. Ph 49972309 NURSERY / Child drawers, 4 drawer cupboard unit. $130.

Ph 0417 983 719 OLD Wash stand.

Marble top. Slightly broken but a beautiful antique piece. $400 Ph 49829578 or 0401240271

OLYMPIA Splendid window style mobile air conditioner with remote, excellent condition. $100 ono.

Ph 0428291907 PIANOLA ROLLS, many titles old and new. Large $20 each Medium $15 each.

Singles $10 each.

Ring 4997 0051 for list.

POTTED Plants Ph 49972317.

PORTABLE 3 burner D bbq. SGood OL condition. $50.00. Phone 0429 009 887 QUEEN size bed haead wood. Exc cond. $50. 4981 7523 SAFE n Sound. Baby car capsule, exc cond, $40. 4981 7523 SHELLEY tea set (15 piece) best offer over $500. Shelley Coffee set (15 piece), best offer over $350. (Old Ireland) 49844557

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Items HOUSEHOLD goods.

Bedside Cabinet 3 draw $10, single roll away bed/mattress $10, and outdoor table seats 6 and 4 chairs (free) Ph 0455 682 000.

LOUNGE 1 x 2 seater beige leather and 2 x 1 matching seaters. Good condition $200. 6 seater Outside glasstop table $50 Ph 0402109400

TWO Fishtanks 300mm x 600mm x400mm.

360mmx 220mm x 360mm. Light, motor, everything complete $50 Ph 49972317.

TWO Queen Size dooner cover sets, exc cond 1 black & white, 1 purple & maroon $30 ea. ph 49972258.

Caravans 2010 Jayco Sterling 21.65-3 caravan, in as new cond, front leather lounge, 190Lt 2-door fridge, oven, microwave, water fitler, slide-out queen bed, full ens incl wash mach, rollout awn, solar, wineguard arial & TV. Non smoking original owners.

Ready for any advertures. $45,000 Ring 02 49 828 321

Caravans

Boats

2010

Grandcruiser 21.5ft fibreglass caravan $47,000, shower, toilet, washing machine, solar. Near new tyres, batteries and charger plus brakes. exc/cond. Tea Gardens 49970367

JAYCO Freedom pop top 2002, 17ft, single beds, elec brakes, aluminium frame and fully insulated, roll out awning. Easy to Tow. $15,400 neg Ph: 49823878 0411447885.

PROJECT Im too old to do. 5.7m savage surveyor with trailer.

Needs new transom etc $3500 ono. Plus, Evinrude 185hp motor $3500 ono 0411551091

2007 Retreat Linderman 20foot.

11 months rego. with extras.

P.O.A. Ph 4997 2017

MILLARD Caravan twin beds 2000 $12,999, Ph 0414433262

with blades $750 0411551091

Caravans

2007 Coromal XL511 Poptop, Elec brakes, A/C S/Axle, Full Annex + extras V.G. Cond $18750 ono onto PH: Brendon 0427110130.

2002 Coromal 505

Mirage series pop top full anex a/c single bed, dual axels, elec brakes, galv chasis, many extras, always garaged, suit new van buyer, $19500 ono 0438217821

2001 Regent Cruiser pop top. 17’6 single beds, 200W solar system, new awning, good condition $12,250 neg. 49971233 2001 Coromal excel 505. pop top 9/17 reg a/c dbl. bed vg cond $15750.

0429787822 A-VAN pop-top 2005 16ft 6in. Twin beds.

Many extras. Always been garaged. One owner only. Very good condition. $16,000 Price dropped must sell.

Shoal Bay. 0419176882.

CAMERON Off Road Camper. Ex Cond.Very little use.Many extras.

Detail on enquiry.

Reduced $10500.

0448237257 COROMAL

512 Pop Top. Oct 2006.

D susp.

Off Rd. L Ind SOA/C. Extras.

Sgle bed.

VGCond. $21,750.

RESIDENTIAL Caravan

Site. 2 bed, bathroom & toilet 365 days permanent. $85,000.

Island Leisure Village 0407943997

Boats ALLYCRAFT Avalon 2007. 3.95m. 20 hp Yamaha 2 stroke.

25hrs approx, only used in fresh water.

Bimini, rego May 17. safety equipment, on trailer. whole unit in near new condition. vessel at Tanilba Bay. Phone. 0410 540 737. $5000 ono.

D E H AV I L L A N D

Rambler Trailer Sailer 18 ft with 6HP Yamaha outborad motor (almost new). Ph 0410 329 870.

KAWASAKI 550 Jet Ski, Stand up, $999 0403 684110 PRIDE Playmate 40hp. $1200. No rego.

0403684110 49971651

ROWING single scull

STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout.

55hp Evinrude, both reg, $3000. 0403 684110 STACER boat $5,000, Good condition. Ph 0414433262

TINNY 11 footer,20ph Merc. $1500 0403 684110 or 49971651

TINNY

13 foot, Stressel hull. Oars, Rollicks, petrol tank + oil, 12HP Evenrude motor.

Tie down cusion seats. mobile outboard trolley. $1350. 4997 1601

Public Notices Myall Coast Toy Library

AGM 6 Dec. T/Gdns Uniting Church Hall.

120 Myall St, at 7pm.

All Welcome

Public Notices TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB LTD. A.B.N. 30 001 038 660 NOTICE of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the 45th Annual General Meeting of the Tea Gardens Country Club Ltd, will be held in the Clubhouse, Yalinbah Street, Tea Gardens on Sunday 27th November 2016 at 9 a.m.

Warren Gooley, Secretary-Manager Members please note that access to the meeting will be closed from 9am.

Members are asked to arrive in time to sign the Members’ Attendance Register prior to the commencement of the Meeting.

Public Notices

SIMPSON 2 door fridge freezer 900x700x1800 $350 ono 0411551091 SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 TELESCOPE High powered. 2,500new will sell $300ono. Call Steve, 4997 1773 TWO 2-seater lounges $50 each, variety of cussions from $1 to $5. Cast iron plant stand 3 teired $80, Ph 49828787.

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT UPPER MYALL

Optus proposes to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at Cabbage Tree Road, UPPER MYALL NSW 2423 1. The Installation consists of three (3) new panel antennas, one (1) new radiocommunications dish to be attached to the existing tower, six (6) bay out door units at ground level, and ancillary equipment associated with operation and safety of the facility, including 15 Remote Radio Units (RRUs).

2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.

3. Further information can be obtained from Adrian Dube at Daly International at adube@dalyinternational.com.au or 02 8241 9800. Further information on the site can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/2423007 4. Written submissions should be sent to: Daly International, GPO BOX 5612 Chatswood West NSW 15151 by Thursday 1 December 2016.

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History Making Finals HISTORY-making Finals took place at Fingal Bay Sports Club on Wednesday 16 November.

Out of 56 teams from the Newcastle and Port Stephens districts, it came down to

Team 1 and Team 2 of Fingal Bay Bowling Club to bowl it out.

Team 2 defeated Team 1 by a mere 7 points with Team 2 -v- Team 1 66/59.

John Smith, President of the Newcastle District Bowls Association said, “It

is a unique occasion in our 3x3s Men’s competition, in Newcastle District Bowls Association, when for the first time we see two teams from the same club qualify through a round robin play off to play each other to find the winner.”

“This competition is

another win for the Fingal Bay Bowling Club, following on from their success in the No. 6 Grade, Zone Pennant.”

John Borthwick, Chairman of Selectors, said, “It’s an older person’s game in this area, I would like to see younger people getting

involved.”

“I’d like to thank the ‘Ancient Reserves’ in the smoking lounge for cheering on their teams.”

Fingal Bay Bowling Club along with Soldiers Point Bowling Club are co-hosting the 2017 Bowls NSW State

No. 5 Grade Pennant.

Rink 1 No. 1 team won 25 / 18 Rink 4 No. 2 team won 22/13 Rink 6 No. 2 team won 26 /21

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