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Clean Up Australia By Rachael VAUGHAN

q Scouts, Cubs and Community volunteers at Medowie for Clean up Australia Day.

GROUPS from Medowie, Williamtown and the Tilligerry Peninsula joined the nation wide yearly Clean Up Australia Day event last weekend in impressive numbers. Williamtown McDonald’s organised a group of volunteers to tackle several areas around the town with a good turn out. Tilligerry Peninsula put on a great event, with a large turn out of community members and group volunteers who tackle some big areas, including RAF Park, Henderson Park, the duck pond and volunteers by boat who went out to Bull Island. They joined together for a well earned break for lunch at Lemon Tree Passage waterfront. Medowie again hosted a successful group with

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Olivia’s big chop for Variety

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OLIVIA Berger’s impressive fundraising journey has wound up this week with a very special hair cut. The six year old Wirreanda Public School student chopped her locks after fundraising for the last few weeks to raise much needed funds for ‘Variety - the Children’s Charity. Olivia was inspired to begin this journey to donate her hair after a classmate in preschool donated his hair after the

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Medowie Tidy Towns manning the main town group, with several ‘street and cul de sac areas around Medowie also registering their own teams. There was an excellent roll up from the Medowie Scouts and Cubs, as well as community members and nearly a dozen members of the Medowie Tidy Towns group. Geoff Dingle from Medowie Tidy Towns told

loss of his mum. Olivia set her original goal at $750, but quickly smashed that goal and came to a total donation of $2396.93 as it stood on the day of the big chop. Variety have stated that wigs can cost families up to $6,000 and Olivia’s hair is sure to become part of a very beautiful wig for a special young person. As the last plait was cut, Olivia shouted to the crowd of onlookers “I’m a new Liv” and how true is that statement, not only for her, but for the recipient of her beautiful hair. News Of The Area, “This year we had participation from a number of residents in Turnberry Lane Pacific Dunes so the challenge goes out for next year to Medowie residents to form a team and clean up their own residential streets.” “Great to report that this year’s volumes of rubbish in parks and reserves appears to be down on last year, this could reflect a hot summer but we like to think it also reflects a responsible community that cares about its environment and appearance.” “One of our brave community volunteers put on his waders and took to Tallowwood pond to retrieve numerous old bike frames and tyres that have rotted

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Lisa Looks Back THE 7 May 1983 is etched firmly in the mind of Lisa Henderson. On that day, along with the wider Henderson family, the somewhat shy little girl tugged at a cord. This released a naval ensign covering a freshly erected sign. The bushfire station in Lemon Tree Passage was thus renamed in memory of her father. The crowd of family, friends and firies then moved on to the waterfront where the same process was repeated. The park there was named after him

as well. That’s not all. A rest area at the golf club was also dedicated to his memory as was a perpetual trophy. You see, Bernie Henderson had suffered a fatal heart attack while clearing the fairways. Fittingly, Stuart, Bernie’s son was the inaugural winner of that trophy. Not so long ago, after the now amalgamated Tilligerry Rural Fire Service moved in to its new million dollar station, the old Lemon Tree Passage building was given over to the local Arts group and

renamed. The firies donated the old sign to Lisa as custodian. This way it would stay within the Henderson family. Lisa, now 43 and a mother of two boys, looks back fondly to her happy childhood and the old fire station. “The locals built it themselves,” she said. “Any group could use it and I remember the jumble sales and Mr West, a fireman, turned it into a movie theatre of a Saturday afternoon.” Ms Henderson said, “I’ve

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ALYSHA Fewster has been inspired by bushland cubby houses at Medowie to form part of her honours thesis centred on ‘Outdoor Play.’ “I really didn’t know which direction to take at the end of my schooling so I enrolled in a fine arts degree – and loved it,” she told News Of The Area. Now, with a first class honours degree under her belt, Alysha she has exhibited a series of one metre square conceptual prints which invite the viewer to reflect on their relationship with the environment. Her works have appeared in galleries at Cooks Hill and Perth. Currently she volunteers at Newcastle Art Gallery to promote youth engagement with art as well as working as a swim school coordinator at Tilligerry Aquatic Centre. That’s not all! Alysha’s creative talents extend to print making, etching and sculpting in both wood and metal. She has also cast in bronze. And the Future? Who

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q Lisa with the sign and the dedication plaque at the waterfront park.

been told that it was used a a Sunday school, a baby health centre, a polling place, and the teachers at the school would bring the infants children down to play on the equipment in the park. They could use the toilets in the station.

It was also youth drop in centre. A wedding was even held there.” “My son Jarvis has been asking lots of questions about the town and the family name on the sign so when it was presented to me I put it up on his

bedroom wall.” “I like local history and feel that it is important to preserve it for future generations,” she said. Lisa would like to thank former Brigade Captain Keith Jones for retrieving the sign

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ELLIE Wagland has been presented with the Port Stephens Legacy Group (PSLG) Further Education Scholarship for outstanding academic results in the HSC 2017. More than 1,000 students from Tomaree High School (THS) were on hand to see Ellie Wagland, presented with the Port Stephens Legacy Group (PSLG) Award. Ellie received the Award for having attained the school’s highest Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) with a result of 96.25 for 2017 and also being named Tomaree High School’s Dux for that year. PSLG Chairman, Doug Jacka, congratulated Ellie and presented her with the inaugural PSLG Alan Hudson OAM and Bart

Richardson OAM Award and a cheque for $1000 for her outstanding academic results. Ellie is now enrolled at Macquarie University. The award was established to honor the service to the community of two of the original founder Legates Alan Hudson OAM and Bart Richardson OAM, in 2017. Legate Doug Jacka told News Of The Area, “Both men were veterans of World War II. Both were involved in Legacy for many years. In the Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay, Salamander Bay, Shoal Bay and Tilligerry Peninsula areas, PSLG assists nearly 260 people who look to Legacy for varying levels of support, advice and social interaction. Most are elderly ladies

but, sadly, there is now a need to help families of our service people from more recent hostilities and peace-keeping operations. “We are most grateful for the support we continually receive from Tomaree High School, its students and staff, for the invaluable, cheerful and willing assistance from the school during our fundraising badge days. “The Education Achievement Award goes some way towards showing our appreciation to Tomaree High School,” he said. Sue Xenos, Principal of Tomaree High School said, “The school is very proud of the achievements of all our graduating students, & students like Ellie highlight the success being achieved by our students & teachers.”

q Doug Jacka of the Port Stephens Legacy Group with recipient Ellie Wagland.

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A TANILBA Bay black spot is about to become safer, with the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Lemon Tree Passage Road and Avenue of the Allies set to begin later this month. Port Stephens Council successfully applied for funding to upgrade the intersection under the NSW Government Safer Roads Program. Rick Mackenzie, Council’s Civil Projects Engineer, says the new roundabout is designed to create a safer intersection for all users. “This intersection has been identified as a black spot due to the number of crashes that have happened here over the years,” Mr Mackenzie said. “Council has been successful in receiving funding from the State Government to build a roundabout, which is designed to reduce drivers’ speed and, in turn, reduce the number and severity of incidents,” he said. “There will be a few changes for drivers to get used to – the main one

being the realignment of Success Street and Lemon Tree Passage Road, which will provide a safer exit for drivers entering Success Street,” he added. Mr Mackenzie says the works are scheduled to begin from late March. “We’re expecting the project to get underway at the end of this month, with works scheduled to take about 12 weeks depending on the weather,” he said. “During the construction, Lemon Tree

Passage road will remain open with reduced speed limits, but the entry to Poilus Parade and Avenue of the Allies will be inaccessible – drivers will instead be diverted to enter via President Wilson Walk. “We ask that people are patient during the construction period and drive to the conditions. “I’d encourage anyone who wants to learn more to come along to the community drop-in session on Friday 16 March at the Kooindah Centre,” he added.

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My husband watched a movie recently about two men who knew they were close to death and therefore created a bucket list. Now he has this grand idea that we should do the same. He wants to go snorkel diving with stingrays, climb snow capped mountains and various other things we have no time or money for. I’m at a loss as to how I should deal with this. Please help! Mrs HA, Bagnalls Beach Dear Mrs HA,

Good Lord. Okay, initially I thought this was a bit of a disaster. On closer inspection, I now realise that you have been offered a blessing in disguise. Many of us get stuck in a rut, Mrs HA. We work, we buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have, we gossip about people who don’t deserve to be gossiped about, and we complain about first world problems such as having to scan our own grocery items. These are not problems; they are reminders that we have the capacity to make choices in a country that is relatively prosperous and laid back. I don’t want to get all Louise Hay on you and start chanting affirmations, but health is the number one priority. Anything else is a bonus. If you and your husband are well enough to swim with stingrays or dance up and down alps like the Von Trapp family, I say go for it. Don’t wait until you get a poor diagnosis like the characters from your movie. The other advantage is that your husband has watched what seems to be an inspirational, feel good, family-friendly flick. Now if he’d watched Pulp Fiction, he may be suggesting that you snort coke and become hitmen. Or if he’d watched Vikings, maybe you’d need to go through your kid’s dress-up box for some faux fur and swords. What if he’d been inspired by Forrest Gump and you had to run for miles and/or buy a prawn trawler. I reckon you’ve gotten off pretty lightly, Mrs HA. Make the most of it. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Salt Ash Leaders By Rachael VAUGHAN

IT is Salt Ash Public School’s turn to proudly showcase their 2018 school leaders. Lucian Knight, Gabby Rooney, Joanna Booth and Patrick Slade will lead their school this year with confidence, and will no doubt do their school, families and themselves proud. Their roles at school will include; planning, collecting information for and running school assemblies, attending ceremonies throughout the year like ANZAC and presentation days, raising and lowering the flags each day, being a voice for the students and communicating with staff. Salt Ash is a wonderfully small, community minded school with strong values. They have an enrolment of

90 students. Consisting of four classes K/1, 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6. They implement the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, where the expectations of all students is that they are Positive Respectful and Safe Learners. They also have a dedicated wellbeing program called ‘You Can Do It’, that explicitly teaches students the Keys to Success in being Persistent, Organised, Resilient, Confident and Getting Along. As well as curriculum focused academic activities, all students have to opportunity to be involved in many extracurricular activities including Star Struck, choir, dance group, a large variety of sporting teams, leadership programs and many more. The school has a thorough

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transition program that occurs at both ends of the primary school scale with kindergarten and high school transition always a very smooth process. Relieving Principal Ms Holly Deguara told News Of The Area, “I am really enjoying being Principal of Salt Ash Public School.” “It is such a wonderful small school, with brilliant students and devoted staff.” “We have a hard working parent body who are dedicated to all school events and projects and we are working on bringing even more of the community into the school, developing positive and strong partnerships with the local community,” she said. Well done, congratulations and good luck to the School Leaders of this very special school.

q 2018 Salt Ash Public School leaders - Lucian Knight, Gabby Rooney, Joanna Booth and Patrick Slade

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MEDOWIE and the Tilligerry Peninsula students were in strong numbers on the winners list of the recent 2018 Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships. Valued at $2,000 each, the scholarships provide financial assistance to residents from the Port Stephens local government area who are starting university or TAFE in 2018. All scholarships were sponsored by local businesses, which included Ampcontrol, Destination Port Stephens, Hunter Land, Hunter Readymixed Concrete, Macka’s Sand and Soil Supplies, McDonald Jones Homes, Newcastle Airport, Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, Salamander Bay Recycling, Soldiers Point Bowling Club, Suez Recycling and Recovery, Telstra Shop - Salamander Bay, Tomago Aluminium, Weathertex and The Wests Group Australia. One of the deserving winners was Taylah Parker

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Hurdman Continues to Stride Ahead By Marian SAMPSON

SHARI Hurdman is strides ahead of the pack when it comes to spiriting. The Little Athletics Regional Championships were held from 23-25 February at Mingara Athletics Facility Tumbi Umbi, where Shari represented the Port Stephens Little Athletics Club. Shari who competed in the under eleven’s proved at the Regional Championships that she is focused on improving her times and doing her best. Proud mother Anja Hurdman told News Of The Area, “She competed in 3

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events and proceeded to win gold in all of them”. Shari’s results show that she is on track to go further in athletics, winning the 100m sprint in 14:04 seconds which was a personal best, the 200m sprint in 29.00 seconds and the 400m sprint in 1:06.16 seconds, which was another personal best. The Little Athletics Track and Field State Championships will be held 23-25 March at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre and Shari should be representing the region there. Athletes in the age groups U9 to U17 are eligible for this event.

Qualifying to State is via performances at each of the 8 regional events held across the state. “The next challenge for

from Medowie. She told News Of The Area, “It was pretty exciting knowing that I had received one of the scholarships, but listening to the backgrounds of all the other recipients that night was amazing and everyone truly deserved to be awarded with the scholarships.” “Mine will definitely assist me in purchasing textbooks each semester.” Taylah has big plans for the future, telling us, “My interest to choose my degree came from the subjects I chose to study at school in year 11 & 12, such as business studies and legal studies, my teachers made it really easy for me to understand and enjoy my classes so I decided to try and continue that into university which led me to pick a Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Commerce Combined.” Tyess Cook from Medowie told News Of The Area, “I applied because it was a great financial boost to assist me in purchasing items

such as textbooks, uniforms, stethoscope and course fees and I’m greatly appreciative towards Hunter Ready Mix Concrete for sponsoring the scholarship.” “I have moved to Port Macquarie and am Studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine, at Charles Sturt University.” “I hope to one day work for the NSW ambulance in the Hunter and Port Stephens area, which I’ve always had a passion for, whilst being able to also come back and serve my community,” he said. Other students from Medowie and Tilligerry included; Caitlin Field from Medowie studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at University of Newcastle, Joshua Archer from Medowie studying a Bachelor of Engineering University of Newcastle, Justine Bull from Medowie studying a Bachelor of Engineering at University of Newcastle, and Tahlia Madeline MarksWoolley from Mallabula studying a Bachelor of Laws at University of Newcastle,

Shari’s coach Bob McElvoy will be to focus on a block start, a skill that Shari is still working on,” she said.

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NELSON Bay Bowling Club has your perfect night planned out ready for you to shake off the working week, Head on down for a cold beverage and delicious meal,

and stay for the entertainment and a relaxed evening. Jamie Martens takes the stage at 6:45 and he’s guaranteed to help you kick your weekend off right. Jamie is a professional soloist playing all the

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of the art sound system. James has and will continue to cater for a huge list of venues week after week. From wall to wall crammed pubs to laid back cafes and functions for all ages. James fell in love with Music at the age of 12 or so and begged his parents for guitar tuition. Jamie said, “I thankfully had a disciplined tutor who taught strict reading music much to my disappointment at the time, but as soon as I began playing, I was writing my own music and lyrics.” The love for music became permanent, and Jamie longed to make it his career. Jamie said, “As life went on I became frustrated with the mundane working to pay the bills life and left my job to pursue my dreams, and I haven’t looked back.” “I have never given up on this dream and now here I am doing it.”

“I am truly doing this for myself but I dearly hope you enjoy it,” he said. Nelson Bay Bowling Club

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Funeral Notice STEWART O.A.M. Dr Allan Richard Passed away 1.3.2018 In his 103rd year Late of Hawks Nest Loving father and father-in-law of ANNE, LYNDON & PAULINE, MARILYN (dec’d) & ERIC, CAMERON, SUSAN & HUGHIE, PHILLIP & MAREE. Much loved grandfather and great grandfather to their FAMILIES. Relatives and Friends of ALLAN are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Uniting Church, Myall Street, Tea Gardens, this SATURDAY 10.3.2018 at 11:30am. A private cremation will follow.

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Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Preschool Wednesday March 21 at 7 pm at the preschool Yamba Street, Hawks Nest. New members welcome. A new committee will be formed at this time. Please note that as a Community Preschool we welcome all interested members of the community to become part of our Committee. Ph. 49970037 for information. Appeal for Witnesses for a motor vehicle collision which occurred on the corner of Muir Street & Medowie Road, Medowie NSW on 22 September 2017 at 2:10pm (approx) involving a Red SUV & Maroon Holden Sedan. Please call Quantumcorp on (02) 9451 3133 & quote our Ref: 32649. GUITAR & BASS Tuition Theory & Musicianship. Studio Fantabulous N/Bay. 25yrs exp 49844731 I WOULD like to pass on my thanks to the people who helped me at the Gaetano/Michael Harvey show. Kath Winterbottom

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Vacancies for 6 couples left in Thursday evening dance class. Learn to Cha Cha, Jive, Waltz, Tango & more at private dance studio fully sprung floor, 200sq metre dance floor. Commencing 5/3/18 at 7pm till 8.30pm. For more information please call 49829092 For just $10 pp you can learn to dance like the stars.

PUBLIC MEETING SCOUTS To discuss relaunch of Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest Scouts Tuesday 13 March 5:30pm Hawks Nest Scout Hall, Yamba Street. We have the hall, We have interested youth, So come along and let’s get it back up and running. Call Stan Woodrow on 0402 474 518 for more information.

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Notification of proposed upgrade to a nbn™ Radio Network Base Station Facility at Williamtown The National Broadband Network (nbn™) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of national premises and provide the communications infrastructure to prevent Australians from falling behind in an increasingly online world. nbn™ is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three available types of technology – fixed line, fixed wireless and satellite, depending on location. As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn™ is proposing to install one (1) parabolic dish antenna, eight (8) panel antennas and twelve (12) remote radio units on the existing AUSGRID facility in Williamtown. nbn™ regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997. As such, it does not require planning approval from Port Stephens Council. For general info on the nbn™ email info@nbn.com.au or visit www.nbn.com.au

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1940’s upholstered 2seater lounge and 2 chairs call 49970694 to inspect $200 ono

CHAIRS - 6x solid Timber. Good condition $10 each. Pine desk $30. 49970561

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AIR Cond. Portable. Cools 36m2 Exc cond. $150 Bargain 49810509

DINING Table 6 chrs, solid timber, as new, $100. LG front load, washing machine, ex. cond. $60, Ph. 0418413652

FREEZERWestinghouse 6 drawer. 180Ltr. $299ono. In very good condition. Ph 49979783 Tea Gardens FRONT door fly screen, heavy duty fancy shell motive, with key. $275 4997 0986 GRAMOPHONE wind up, good working cond, needles available. $500. Phone 4997 0986

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ANTIQUE cedar d/ side table $150. 0423 309410 ANTIQUE bottles, furniture & collectibles plus 2 beach rods and ALVEY Reel. Phone: 02 4984 1198 BBQ matador Functional 6 burner with Side pot cooker, gas Bottle, tools and manuals. Almost new. $850 ono. 49198044 BOBBIN sanding machine. Carbatec complete with four bobbin sizes, extra sleeves and cabinet. As new $280. 49844510 / 0439437047

DINNER set willow pattern six places 49191637 $30 Soldiers Point ELECTRIC Programmable Walker PROFORM 400C $500 ono Phone: John 02 4997 0435 EXERCISE equipment Magnetic rowing machine, exercise bench with leg extension weights plus barbell and hand weights $250 ono. Tea Gardens 49198161 FLATTOP truck converstion to utility sides back and front $850 4997 0986

GUITAR and Amp Strat copy guitar Three pick ups and quiver arm. 40 watt amp with 4 inputs and 1 mic input. A1 condition. $320 0419212863 HALL Cabinet. Price reduced to $800. Text for pictures. Solid Timber & Glass 1.85h x 1.68l x .45d. $600 0428450925 IKEA toddler bed $50. Soldiers Point 49827995

Dining Chairs (8) Good Condition. $50 each or 8 for $350. Phone 0415 419 741 Beard Plush $1000. Email

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Kite with harness & directional board. Used once. $950 Ph 0402290498 LOBSTER brooch. Yellow gold, diamonds and rubies. Val ued at $2950. Sell for $1800. 0405203113 LOUNGE Cream 2 seater lounge $45 and single armchair $15 0427861227

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PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS In accordance with Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act, 1993 Council advises that the Ordinary Meeting to be held on Wednesday 28 March 2018 at the Council Chambers, King Street, Gloucester will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditors Reports for MidCoast Water for the Financial Period ending 30 June 2017. In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports. All submissions must be lodged (email accepted) with the Council within 7 days of the public meeting. Council’s audited Financial Statements, together with the Auditor’s Reports are available for public inspection on Council’s website. A hardcopy will be available at Council’s Offices from Wednesday 7 March 2018 until Thursday 29 March 2018. A summary of the financial reports is provided below:2017 $’000

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78,337 82,739 (4,402) (4,402) (10,091)

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ROWING Skiff - Euro Single. Croker Blades VG cond, $1500 ono 0418716225

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SINGLE mattress, exc cond/ qual $30. 0488438868

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TWO QB air mattresses and elec. pump $60 Ono for both 49841127 Nelson Bay

SURF Ski - Wave Master. Good condition very stable. Good in surf as well as calm/ choppy conditions. Includes paddle $375. 49822004

TYRE on steel rim. Yokohama Geolander as new 215/70R/16 $75. ph 0416229166

DRIVE socket set, 3/4 drive in ex cond. Sizes up to 2 inch & 150mm $60.00. Rotary Ozito Hammer drill 710W. VG cond. $50.00. 230mm Ozito Angle grinder only used once. $60.00. Full Oxy/ Acetylene Welding set. Less hoses. $100. Genuine reason for selling. Ph. 4982 4249

ONKYO 6 cd changer amplifyer and 2 speakers Sell as a set $100 Ono. Ryobi electric blower, Bosch electric drill w/ 2 chargeable batteriesAlso lots of tools & Electrical equipment. 49820432

SWINGING metal entrance gates with latches $300 4997 0986

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SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450

TIMBER lounge solid 3 piece - 3 seater and 2 armchairs. $500 0428970662

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UMBRELLA Shelta cantilever with canvas canopy. As new. $500 ono 49972359 WELDER Generator 14HP petrol motor electric start 200amp welder & leads 3.5kva 240V very good welder. $1500.00 email don@legges. id.au Ph. 0418845358

FREEDOM 2 and half seater, light grey sofa bed with inner spring mattress, very good condition. $300. Front load washing machine $120 Ph 0416 232 092 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au

PARROT cage large, $50. Chest of drawers macadamia wood $50. Queen side bed ensemble Good cond. $60. Recliner chair $30. 49844123 Nelson Bay SINGLE 2 Single bed and mattress $40. Electric recliner $350. Must sell. 49845586

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Items OAK High quality dining table with six refurbished chairs and matching oak sideboard $800 ono. Light brown elegant Lounge suite - 2 armchairs and one 3 seater,Matching Lamp and Oak Coffee table Sell as a set - make an offer $200. Grey metal filing cabinets, 4 drawer $60, 2x 3 drawers $40 each, 3x bookshelves timber $50-$100, 4x Garage shelves metal $200 for all. 49972294 Hawks Nest OZITO Bandsaw $100. OZITO Bench Saw $100. RYOBI Bench Grinder $60. RHINO Pedestal Drill $80. OZITO Cordless Drill & Battery $30. 2hp Tank Compressor $100. Stud Finder $20. Planer $80. Orbital Sander $40. Portable Petrol Container $20. Power Master Angle Grinder $60. Timber Work Bench $60 .Phone: 02 4981 0681 ROUND timber antique. Table 740cm $200. Repco exercise bike $40. Four Toyota 6 stud split rims $120 for all. 0429485169 Nelson Bay

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SPEAKERS Logitech X220 $30. Oztrail swag double $250. Petrol or electric motor for canoe, Price negotiable for motor. 0428450925

2009 Newlands Concept 20ft. 2 solar panels, Reversing camera, air con, tv, radio, sound system, gas oven & 4 burner Cooktop, 150l fridge/freezer, Microwave, QB, L shaped Lounge and dining, full ensuite + extras. Excellent condition. 12m rego $38,250 0407413955

RGM 100w angle grinder $30. B&D 1hp router $40. Roof racks $100. Aluminium platform 120kg capacity $150 Hand tools $10. Two wooden planes $20. each 3 in 1 red spotlight $30. 2 rollaway beds $50 each. 6 power boards best offer. 49973143

WOODEN cot $80. Wooden high chair $20. Kids wooden Table and chairs $25. Play pen $60 Stroller $10. Baby bath $5. Nelson Bay 0249844510

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THE number of people engaging in the Martial Arts disciplines of Karate and JiuJitsu are increasing not just because of their self-defence components, but also their demand for self-discipline. Pollet’s Martial Arts are a multi-discipline Martial Arts franchise that runs out of many

Chi in the regional city of Orange where he then pursued Ninjutsu and Boxing. He has gone on to become a 4th Degree Black Belt in Karate-Do as well as a 1st Degree Black Belt in Kempo Jiu Jitsu. Medowie’s main instructor recently became a Grand World Champion in Koshiki at the ISKA/ISJA (International Sports Karate & Jiu Jitsu

locations around the state, this includes Medowie that runs Karate and Kickboxing classes out of Medowie Sports and Business Centre every Monday of each school term. The franchise is owned by Shihan Danny Crouch and Sensei Skyy Crouch. Danny started his martial arts journey at the age of nineteen, starting with Tai

Association) World Cup in Sydney, so you know you are in good hands. Eighteen-year-old Layton Hills started at Pollet’s Martial Arts weighing 130kg and lacking confidence and selfesteem, now he is the best in the world. And he could train you to become a better version of you. However, Layton wasn’t

the only star from Pollet’s Martial Arts at the World Cup. The ISKA/ISJA World Cup is held in Sydney NSW every three years and is an elite 5 star event which sees National and International competitors vie for their position as the best of the best in Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. Sensei Skyy Crouch told

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