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By Margie TIERNEY IT’S been nearly four months since the devastating Sir Ivan bushfire and the town of Dunedoo is still struggling under the weight of the horrific blaze. But the residents of the Myall can show their support by joining a special fundraising day at the Tea Gardens Bowling Club. The Bowls Day is open to all, mufti is the only dress requirement and if you don’t have the bowls, they’ll be provided. Former Dunedoo resident Pip Sullivan and his wife Maureen are the driving force behind the

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60 thousand head of livestock, 130 buildings and six thousand kilometres of fencing in the February firestorm. Blazeaid was started in 2009 after the devastating Black Saturday fires in Victoria.

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BULAHDELAH’S Bendigo Bank Agency is now open for business, and is offering a full range of banking services for the community. “It’s a country bank, and will look after all of us,” Agent Judy Dixon said. “There has been some concern from the community about how long is it going to stay, but Bendigo Bank is here for the long-haul.” Mrs Dixon said “a lot of blood, sweat and tears” went into getting the Agency up and running. “We approached a lot of banks, and Bendigo Bank was the only one that

wanted to come,” she said. “They are very happy to be able to work with the community, but it is now up to the locals to support it.” An Official Opening of the Agency will be held on Thursday 8 June from 10am-2pm. A barbeque, giveaways and a visit from Bendigo Bank Mascot Piggy are some of the many activities planned for the celebration. Staff from the Port Macquarie branch will also be on hand during the festivities to answer questions about

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Oysters Stolen FROM Page 1 thefts cost NSW farmers thousands of dollars every year, both in loss of stock and equipment. Dean and Stephen Cole from Cole Bros Oysters in Karuah, who are third generation in the industry, said oyster theft “has always been an issue”. “You always notice some gone, but this year the amounts have been bigger, commercial quantities,” Dean said.

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“Instead of losing 30 or 40 dozen, some farmers have noticed 20 trays taken with 600 dozen.” Dean said there are about 40 farmers in the Port Stephens area, and around half have lost oysters in the past few years. “Tea Gardens has probably been one of the worst areas hit,” he said. “Around Corrie Island and down to Lemon Tree Passage and Soldiers Point, have also

been hit hard and also Pindimar Bay and around the Karuah River.” In response to the ongoing thefts, the DPI is working with NSW Police to detect and deter the black marketing of the delicacies. “Fisheries Officers regularly conduct covert surveillance operations to detect the unauthorised removal of oysters from oyster leases,” a spokesperson from the NSW DPI said. “They also provide oyster farmers with advice on preventative measures, including

the use of surveillance cameras.” Dean said the use of cameras at Wallis Lake stopped thefts completely, and local farmers are now resorting to the same security measures. “Cameras will be strategically placed and moved randomly, even the farmers won’t know where they are,” he said. Figures from the DPI show that 769,743 dozen Sydney Rock Oysters, valued at over $5.8million, were produced in the Port Stephens area in 20152016. Dean said there is

always a big demand for local oysters at this time of the year. “In terms of sellable oysters, we’ve got some of the best going into Sydney markets and along the East Coast now,” he said. “There’s been good conditions and they are really sought after.” But with many farmers losing oysters, the DPI encourage them to use the oyster theft reporting form on the DPI website, to assist Officers and NSW Police to fully investigate the incidents.

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• mortgages - did you know that under Section 145 of the Conveyancing Act, a mortgage over a property which is specifically gifted under a Will attaches to the gift (unless the Will expressly says otherwise).

This means the beneficiary who is gifted the property will ultimately be responsible for repayment of the mortgage unless there is an express intention against this in the Will. • capital gains tax - while a principal place of residence is exempt from capital gains tax, investment properties are not. A beneficiary who receives a property will take it subject to any capital gains tax liability and this often isn’t thought about until the beneficiary goes to sell the property and is hit with a tax bill.

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By Daniel SAHYOUN IT APPEARS the once popular Pokemon Go has faded into the background, with Fidget Spinners now the new craze for young people. The popularity of the small, twirling, three pronged gadgets has recently exploded, and Myall Coast children have quickly joined

the global fad. “Spinning it is addictive, and once you start, you always want to make it go faster,” Khloe Middleton told News Of The Area. “It’s fun to have in your hand and it stops you fiddling with other things in class,” Annee-Rose Perry said. The small, palm-sized toys that spin on a central q ABOVE Fidget Spinners: Annee-Rose Perry, Khloe Middleton, Raylee Kierans, Shayla Nevinson and Georgia McKillop-Davies. bearing, cost as little as $5 each, and were originally promoted as devices to help improve concentration for children with autism and attention disorders. School Counsellor at Tea Gardens, Bulahdelah and Booral schools, Ms Georgia Garr, said the benefits of the Fidget Spinner is a “controversial topic at the moment”. “There is some evidence linking it with helping students, like those with ADHD, as it gives them something to concentrate on

and helps them stay on task,” she said. “But for a lot of other kids, I think it is just a passing phase like yoyos, and is probably something just to play with, rather than actually helping them in class.” Like many toys, Myall Coast young people are quickly discovering there is a need to use the Fidget Spinner with caution. “Your hair can get caught in the bearing when you spin it, and you have it rip it out,” Khloe said. But regardless of whether

it is a concentration tool or just a toy, there is no denying the enjoyment it brings. “You can have competitions with your friends, like seeing who can spin it the longest,” Khloe told News Of The Area. “It keeps you entertained, and it is definately a lot of fun to play with,” Annee-Rose said. q LEFT Fidget Spinners: Ethan Pinch, Ben Saunders, David Edgerton, Kaleb Lonergan-Palmer.

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their properties to the public during the Winter Food Trail, which will be held on Sunday 11 June. Visitors will be able to taste local water buffalo milk, jersey cow cheese, wines, seasonal fruits and seafood. Gourmet meals and a range of baked goods and desserts packed full of local, organic produce will also be on offer. Local producer, Julie Steepe, from Bulahdelah’s Lucy Land Merino Farm, said the Food Trail is all about promoting the brilliant, chemical free, local produce. “It’s about like minded, ethical producers who are working together to showcase this great region and everything it has to offer,” Julie said. “We have a huge variety of great ethical food, and just like our diverse landscape with the beaches, rivers and valleys, our food is just as diverse.” Through farm tours, visitors will also learn about the principles of

permaculture gardening and ethical farming straight from the local producers. For children and the young at heart, feeding lambs and chickens and collecting eggs is bound to be a highlight. Speaking with News Of The Area, Julie said she was overwhelmed at the success

of the Easter Food Trail. “It was so inspiring to see so many people turn up who had such a huge level of respect and interest in where their food came from,” Julie said. “We don’t want to be feeding our animals hormones to increase their growing potential, we want

Although unsuccessful so far, we now have a formula and hopefully can be more successful next year. The Environmental Trust Grant in its fifth year continues to provide funding for professional regeneration, plants, signs etc and we rely on Isabelle Strachan at MCC to do the onerous job of providing the required annual reports. A $4000 bequest from the estate of John Davis, previous Tree Management Officer at GLC, has given MKEG an opportunity to create a lasting symbol to a

man who had a passion for the area, the wildlife and especially the vegetation. We have a subcommittee which is slowly working towards a John Davis Koala Walk around Hawks Nest, incorporating some landscaping at the start of Sanderling Avenue and trees along the walk with information signage attached. MKEG was also involved in the new Koala Strategy being prepared by the NSW government. The Barker Boys came to town again in December and, under the guidance of Christian Patteson, tackled huge swathes of lantana and

bitou bush east of Hawks Nest Caravan Park. The Bitou Busters also involved locals in bush regeneration around the town of Hawks Nest. These efforts open the bush areas and allow the koalas to be able to move through the town and hopefully stay off the roads. All native animals benefit ultimately. Jean Shaw, who initiated koala care in the area, and her daughter Irene, flew down from Brisbane for a few days and joined us for our Christmas party. Despite their best efforts they did not see a single koala at any time during

Kudos to Koala Group By Jill MADDEN IT is vital to stop and reflect about the previous 12 months; the frustrations and the negatives, of which there have been a few, and the positives of which there have been many. Our efforts to raise the profile of the plight of wildlife in our area, with an emphasis on koalas, was particularly effective with many articles in the local papers associated with our five-cent campaign, which drew the attention of residents and visitors.

The Myall River Festival tree give away and the Easter stall and raffle are always an opportunity to connect with the community and receive feedback about koalas and other environmental issues in the area. The sign at the bridge is also a real talking point in town, whether working or not it must be alerting drivers to slow down. Frustrations with it aside, many thanks to the efforts of the Council to make it happen. This is the first year we independently applied for grants.

q Julie Steepe said the Great Lakes Winter Food Trail is about showcasing the brilliant, local produce. them to be open ranged and pasture raised on open fields.” The Great Lakes Winter Food Trail will take visitors on a self-drive tour of the region, with stops in Bulahdelah, Stroud, Wootton, Bungwahl and Pacific Palms. their visit. The demonstration of the Koala Working Dogs by Olivia and Alex was amazing, though not able to be used in suburban areas. I feel they could be useful in the bush north of Albatross Avenue, to better define the koala corridor there so we can do more strategic planting. Thank you to all those who gave so generously of their time and energy throughout the year, to the many who support the group through donations and when we call for extra help.

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Police Award Promotes Pride By Daniel SAHYOUN REWARDING positive behaviour and promoting safety are some of the many ways local police are supporting the Bulahdelah Central School community. A Police Award is presented by the Officers at school assemblies each fortnight, which was introduced by Senior Constable Ashley Ray. Assistant Principal, Mrs Carol Wills, said the PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) Police Award is tied to the school’s PRIDE values of Participation, Respect, Innovation, Determination and Excellence. “It is awarded to students who demonstrate these values, not only at school but also in the community,” she said. The award recipients are democratically chosen

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by staff, with Year 6 student Oliver Gibbs selected for last week’s accolade. “Oliver has been an ongoing mentor for younger students, through supporting them in developing positive friendship skills in the playground,” Mrs Wills said. “He is always there encouraging them to do the right thing.” Sn Constable Dave Feeney also joined Mrs Wills and an enthusiastic group of students, staff and parents who braved the wet weather for last week’s National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event raises an awareness of road safety and promotes the health benefits of regular exercise. Sn Constable Feeney said the police enjoy being involved in these events. “From a policing standpoint of such a friendly small town, we all strongly believe it is important to

q Senior Constable Ashley Ray presents the PBL Police Award to Oliver Gibbs. Photo: BCS be present, visible and approachable within the local schools,” he said. “We would much prefer to have a good relationship and rapport with the students from a young age, as well as with their families and teachers.” By developing positive bonds, Sn Constable Feeney

hopes students will feel safe enough to ask questions if they are scared or worried about police related issues. Through their active involvement in the school, Sn Constable Feeney said they are also able to promote good, law abiding and safe life choices. “We hope this will

prevent kids going down the wrong path and doing things they would regret later in life,” he said. Mrs Wills told News Of The Area, the school welcomes the involvement of local police, who are very positive role models for the students.

Covering the central region of Port Stephens: Lemon Tree Passage, Medowie, Tanilba Bay, Salt Ash, Williamtown, Oyster Cove, Ferodale to Twelve Mile Creek. Some of stories in this paper... • Medowie Futsal Champ win representative spot • Tilligerry’s Restoration Men • Mallabula Mystery Tour from Nova Care • Defence Minister visits Williamtown Red Zone residents • Annual Car Show If you wish to read these other News Of The Area publications we can mail you a copy each week. Contact us for paid subscription rates: Email us media@newsofthearea.com.au Or you may see the edition in full ONLINE, on the News Of The Area website: www.newsofthearea.com.au

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Paparazzi Dog now at Hotel By Margie TIERNEY MOST people move to Tea Gardens to retire, but not Ben and Emily Hanson. As the new owners of the iconic Tea Gardens Hotel/ Motel, they’re working up to 16 hour days and loving every minute of it. “To do a complete life shift, and take on a totally new endeavour, it’s a huge change,” Emily told News Of The Area. “But I’ve never seen Ben happier.” Ben was one of the Nine Network’s top cameramen for more than 20 years, before turning freelance. He worked out of Sydney and London and covered major stories from the White House to the wars in Iraq and the Middle East. Emily too spent many

years living and working in America, before deciding to come home to Australia. The couple met on the set of ‘The Bachelor’, married and now have 14-month-old Flynn. “You don’t want to be going to war zones when you have a family,” Ben said. The couple was looking to buy a pub and was considering a move to Narooma when Ben asked the advice of his Uncle Arthur Laundy. “He wanted to sell his Tea Gardens hotel and the timing was right,” Ben said. “We came up in December and we fell in love with the place.” “We saw that the hotel had good bones,” Ben said. “We looked at the river and the beaches and we both said this is where we want to raise our little son.”

Ben and Emily have already made changes and a lot more are on the way. ‘’Over the next few months, we’re renovating all the accommodation,” Emily said. “We want visitors to say, “that place was so charming, we’ll come back again and again”. There’s also a new bronze statue looking out to the river, and turning heads. The ‘Paparazzi Dog’ was created by Sydney artists Gillie and Marc in homage to Ben’s former career. The beer garden and interior are also being renovated. “We want it to be a place where families come with their kids.” “We also want to support the town,” Emily said. “The better this place goes, the more jobs are brought to town.” “We take such pride in everything we do, this is like our own home.” “We’re going to put some love into the place.”

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Winter Warmers By Margie TIERNEY

THE creative members of the Galleries in the Gardens Group are busy preparing for their annual Winter Warmer Exhibition at the Tea Gardens Hotel over the June long weekend. This year’s Winter Warmer theme is ‘Habitat’, which has triggered a broad array of creative interpretations. “The unique and beautiful habitat of our area is what has attracted many of our residents, and continues to be a magnet for visitors,” Galleries in the Gardens President Lee Anderson said. “Then there’s the habitat within our own homes and backyards.” “All are a wonderful source of creative stimulation,” Ms

GALLERIES IN THE GARDENS: Artist Dallas Murphy.

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Anderson said. There will be paintings, sculptures and ceramics on display in the Dolphin Room at the Tea Gardens Hotel. ‘’Most will be available for purchase and just waiting for the opportunity to add an inspiring decorative touch to your home or to make a special and valuable gift,” Ms Anderson said. Locals and visitors are all invited to the Exhibition’s opening night for a first look at the artworks and a chance to chat with artists and a complimentary drink and nibbles from 5pm on Friday 9 June. The exhibition is open across the long weekend from Saturday 10 June through to Monday 12 June between 10am and 4pm.

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School communities and State MPs remain united in their fight against the Turnbull Government’s education cuts that will see Myall Coast schools lose more than $1 million in funding in 2018 and 2019.

By Daniel SAHYOUN

SCHOOL communities and State MPs remain united in their fight against the Turnbull Government’s education cuts that will see Myall Coast schools lose more than $1 million in funding in 2018 and 2019. Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead, said the cuts to needs-based funding will impact on children in the region who have the greatest needs. “NSW was the first state to sign up to Gonski

and embrace needs-based funding, and we want the full amount as per the agreement that we signed with the Federal Government,” Mr Bromhead said. Figures from the NSW Teachers Federation show funding for Bulahdelah Central School will be cut by $567,713, Karuah Public will lose $252,028 and Tea Gardens Public, $270,620, over the next two years. Local schools had planned to use the funding for many targeted initiatives including employing

Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead at Bulahdelah Central School.

additional teachers to run one-on-one literacy and numeracy intervention programs. “All this now has to be put on hold which is really disappointing because we are currently just touching the tip of the iceberg with our programs,” Bulahdelah Principal Mr Don Hudson stated in the school

newsletter. “There is no doubt that with the original funds promised under the Gonski funding agreement we could have made a huge difference,” he said. Although the figures show an increase in funding of more than $240,000 across the three local schools over the next two years, the

funds fall way short of the original Gonski promise. The Federation simply want the Turnbull Government to honour the full six years of the Gonski funding agreement. “The NSW Government shares the same stance with the Teacher’s Federation,” Mr Bromhead said. “The good news is that

we have got more money, we have to acknowledge that, it’s just that now we would like the full funding.” The NSW Teachers Federation figures show that students in all but 10 NSW public schools will lose out under the Turnbull Government’s plan.

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The French Connection

Ambassador of Confrèrie: Peter Hodges.

By Margie TIERNEY TEA Gardens restaurateur Peter Hodges has been lucky enough to combine his passion for all things French with a lifelong career. His love of the language began in High School when Peter chose to learn French in Year 7. “I was good at it, I could just do it,” Peter told News Of The Area. ‘’My favourite French teacher was a Scottish guy.” “He’d come to class wearing a three-piece suit, smoking a pipe and adopt

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a Napoleon stance,” Peter laughed. His heritage too is quite unusual. “My great great grandfather was a French Jesuit Priest who went as a missionary to Quebec.” “He succumbed to the temptations of the flesh.” “My Great Great Grandmother was an Iroquois Indian.” “Something happened one night and he ended up coming to Tasmania as a cook. Fast forward to this century and Peter and wife Kerry have spent the last

outdoor equipment, such as slides and bikes. Brooke Turner will be hosting the afternoon, demonstrating products founded on the commitment of no animal testing. The day will be a chance to mix with friends while you assist an organisation that helps children, parents and grandparents in the

Myall region. The fundraiser commences at 2pm in the hall at the rear of Tea Gardens Uniting Church, 120 Myall Street, Tea Gardens. For more information, contact call Lissa on 0417662070 or Michelle on 0409747573.

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By Margie TIERNEY THE Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Progress Association will have a guest speaker at their next general meeting. Len Roberts, former Great Lakes Councillor, Deputy Mayor and now advisor to Midcoast Council will address a number of topics including the upcoming Council election. “Len has not committed to run for election so his agreement to address the meeting is not politically oriented,” Progress Association Secretary Patricia Garrard told News Of The Area. “I do know that a number of members of the community are somewhat confused by the new system, so this issue should be of major interest to many people.” Len is also Chairman of the local Aboriginal Land Council. “Len has really thrown himself into this role so any matter he does address should be very interesting.” The Progress Association is in the process of developing its own web page and Facebook page to keep the community abreast of local news, initiatives and proposals. The group’s next general meeting is being held at the Hawks Nest Community Hall at 7pm on Monday 12 June. All are welcome.

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nine years improving French Australian relations. They’re members of the Confrèrie du Raisin d’Or of Sigoules. In simple terms, it’s a brotherhood dating back to 1000ad which now promotes the natural resources of a region. ‘’To become a member of the local Confrèrie you have to be invited and you have to show a passion for France.’’ As Chevaliers and Ambassadors of Confrèrie, Peter and Kerry take a group of Australians every year to their other home in rural France. ‘’It provides cross cultural opportunities for Australians,” Peter said. “It works both ways for our French friends as well, when the Australians rock up it’s a bit of a party atmosphere in the small town for a couple of weeks.’’ Peter’s cape of red velvet signifies the colour of the wines of Bergerac. He brought it home last year so Jenny Gimbert from Black Possum Fabric and Beads in Tea Gardens could mend and alter it. “It won’t come out again as it’s too heavy,” Kerry laughed. Peter and Kerry take off in July for France but Tillermans restaurant will remain open in the capable hands of their son.

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just 2.5 hrs from Sydney and 30 mins to coast. For further information please contact the sales team at Great Lakes Realty on Ph 4997 8200.

features with the classical features of a bygone era. Beautiful original rich mahogany timber floors run throughout the kitchen, into the separate dining and living areas which feature original French timber doors – leading out onto the surrounding verandahs. The traditional soaring

ceilings are a fantastic feature created from embossed pressed metal. The kitchen is a true chef’s delight with three ovens and includes all the essential mod cons. All four bedrooms are large and carpeted. New roof and insulation are a bonus to keep you comfortable in all conditions. Outside there is a large shed with remote controlled door, an external carport for your caravan or boat plus established vegetable patches. This large home provides plenty of space for you and the family and is within walking distance to Bulahdelah’s cafes, shops and amenities – what more could you ask for? For more information please call Brooke Lloyd or Tammy Grady at R & R Rural and Residential Property on (02) 4997 4325.

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Stunning Rural Property 309 Halloran Road NORTH ARM COVE PRICE: Expressions Of Interest THERE are acres of opportunity with the rare combination found in this unique property. This home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms and boasts verandahs all round with views of most of the 103.83 acres and far beyond. Mains and solar power,

polished timber floors, vast living areas with ducted air conditioning, huge bedrooms with ceiling fans (big ensuite & walk-in robe to main), high ceilings, plenty of storage, stunning galley kitchen with massive pantry, steel framed construction, separate visitors accommodation, steel cattle loading yards and

beautifully pasture improved country from fence to fence. Only a few minutes from the Pacific Highway, 15-20 mins to the beach and 30 mins to Newcastle Airport. For further information contact John Rumble at Hawks Nest First National Real Estate on (02) 49970262.

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66 Windward Circuit, TEA GARDENS NEW PRICE: $825,000 UNPARALLELED beauty in the heart of the prestigious Myall Quays Estate. Built in 2005 by builder Jeff Lambert, this home is architecturally designed to maximise the stunning waterviews which stretch from lakeside living, over the wetlands, Myall River and towards Cabbage Tree Island and Yacaaba Mountain. Lush gardens border the home and a rectangular backyard allows for a leisurely lifestyle before a set of private stairs lead down to the waterway. Grab a kayak and discover the Myall Quays waterways, fishing is also successful. Built as a single story dwelling, this home offers two extra loft style bedrooms upstairs, both with walk in robes and verandahs offering the opportunity to enjoy the water views from height.

Built in roof storage and a panel which can be removed to access any area of the home internally is available. An extra bathroom completes this level. Downstairs boasts a magnificent display of waterviews from almost every window. The lounge, dining and family rooms are open plan and overlooked by a designer kitchen complete with caesarstone bench tops, Miele wall oven, steamer and hobs, walk in pantry and under cupboard lighting. The home has a Centra Vac vacuum system installed and one of the many outlets is included in the kitchen. Large sliding doors open onto an entertaining patio which wraps around the home, east and north facing for the winter sun. Two double sized bedrooms are downstairs, both with large built ins, one with an ensuite built with disabled access in mind.

The main bathroom is light and airy and features a luxurious spa bath. Another addition to the home is an intercom system accessed by two bedrooms, the kitchen and front door, which can be opened via this system, offering peace of mind in different family dynamics. An extra room is set up as a study but can easily be converted to a fifth bedroom if required. The laundry has direct access outside and offers built in drawers to hide dirty clothing, ironing piles etc. There is a massive amount of storage throughout the laundry as well as under stair storage, loft and above garage storage. Two linen cupboards are also available to minimize clutter. Other inclusions:- 4 zone air conditioning, plantation shutters throughout, overhead fans, solar hot water and 12 panels of solar electricity.

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A 2.5 garage has an extra area built for a workshed, automatic roller doors and includes the fourth toilet and shower. The Myall Quays Estate offers peaceful parkland and picnic areas throughout and

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Tea Gardens Mens Bowling Club By The JAFFA

q Paul Kiem, Toby Carroll, Glen Morante, Zac Allen, Warren Syron, Wayne Thomson, Geoff Matheson, Nathan Fletcher and Zac Fletcher. By Rachael VAUGHAN BULAHDELAH Cricket Club held their presentation day recently, celebrating a successful season with a family barbecue on the lake at Neranie. A good day was had by all with plenty of refreshments and some fine food expertly barbecued by captain Geoff Matheson, along with assistant chef and tear away fast bowler Wayne Thomson. This year was the first year that Bulahdelah Cricket Club has had a team in the competition for over ten years. It was a successful season, with the club

finishing third on the ladder. Unfortunately the semifinal series was a complete wash out due to wet weather and sporting field closures. This enabled the team that finished first on the ladder, Great Lakes Cricket Club, to claim the title of premiers. Individual awards for Bulahdelah Cricket Club were: Batting AggregateToby Carroll 551 runs, Batting AverageToby Carroll 55.1, Bowling Aggregate- Cooper Bramston 25 wickets, Bowling AverageZac Allen 13, Best Fielding Award- William Smith and Most Improved- Zac Fletcher. Clubman of the Year

for this season was shared between Geoff Matheson and Nathan Fletcher. A new trophy was created this year called the Jarrod Haynes Memorial Best and Fairest Award. This year that award deservedly went to Toby Carroll. Bulahdelah Cricket would like to thank major sponsor Access Fuels, as well as Great Lakes Realty and IGA for their support and sponsorship. Club representative, Erin Matheson, told News Of The Area, “We would also like to recognise and sincerely thank the Lions Club of Bulahdelah for the generous

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Thursday Walkers Reach Summit

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Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD THURSDAY, 18 May 2017, was the date of the latest social darts evening to be held at the Hawks Nest Golf Club. The winner of the ladies’ highest score competition for the evening was Gail Bartlett who scored 100 points. Ben Brodick was the men’s highest score competition winner with a great score of 160 points from a possible 180 points. The mixed doubles team darts competition was a very close finish. The running up mixed doubles team were Gail

financial help at the start of the season that enabled the club to buy all the equipment that was required in order for the club to re-form.” “Any new players for next year would be warmly welcomed.” “We are a family orientated club that enjoys refreshments and a sausage sizzle after every home game,” she said. Why not join the club and join the fun! Training for the next season will officially commence on the first Thursday afternoon in October at the Bulahdelah Sporting Complex.

Winners: Robert Bartlett and Geoff Smith.

Bartlett and Trevor Peirson. The mixed doubles team winners for the evening

were Geoff Smith and Robert Bartlett. Great darts.

17 May: Fine and sunny conditions greeted the fullhouse of 42 bowlers competing today in the usual Wednesday Nominated Triples event. The winners were determined by 20 points for a win and a point for each end won. Winning both games plus 17 ends was the team of Lance Atkins, Pip Sullivan and Greg Pearson. The runners-up were; Ken Devlin, Col Amos and Mark Hair. The “barrel draw” winners being; Ron Webster, Barry Drayton and Terry Munright. 19 May: Four rinks battled it out for the money and the winner was decided by the winning team with the lowest margin. The team of Denis Wilberforce and Brian Woolfe, a visitor from Boolaroo, had a winning margin of just 1. They edged out John Atherton and Karen McPhie. The jackpot was not won and will accumulate to $240.00 next week. 20 May: The Mighty Grade 6 Dolphins really struggled on the heavy going at Wallsend. Grade 6 were beaten by 20 shots overall with Cardiff winning the contest 66-46. The best of the “Sixes” was the Ron Webster four who managed to draw their game 15-15. The Danny Johnson Side lost by 5 going down 17-21. The remaining side were well in the game to the halfway mark but a dropped 6, on the 11th end, followed by another on the 13th saw the contest slip from their grasp. The Mighty Grade 3 Dolphins played Wallsend at Beresfield in their Sectional Playoff games. The “Jaffa” followed this

game and there was some very fine bowls played by both sides. Two Tea Gardens teams won close encounters with the Steve Pell side managing a ‘‘gutsy” one point win 1918, having to stage a mighty comeback after conceding a 5 in the early stages. The Sean Mearrick Four had a good 5 shot win 18-13 however it was not enough to make up the deficit on the Master Board and in the end the Mighty Threes went down by a lousy 6 shots. Wallsend going through to the semi-finals with a 60-54 win. Pennant players, reserves, ancillary staff and umpires will have the opportunity to reminisce at the Pennant Bash to be held on Friday 16 June commencing at 12 noon in the Club Restaurant. Preceding the “bash” will be an important Charity Day in aid of the Dunedoo Bush Fire Appeal. This is a single entry event, open to men and women commencing at 12 noon for a 12.30pm start. Dress is mufti and the $10.00 entry fee includes a sausage sizzle. All proceeds will go to the Dunedoo Branch of the CWA Bushfire Appeal Fund. Hear tell there will be plenty of oysters up for raffle prizes. In other news, The draw for the Club Major Singles Championship is now on the Board with play commencing next weekend 27/28 May. Also on that weekend will be a visit by the East Maitland Travelling Bowlers who will play with members on Saturday afternoon commencing at 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start. They will join with the Sunday Mixed Bowlers, Sunday morning commencing at 9.30 am for a 10.00 am start. Nomination sheets are on the board.

WHEN I was growing up in Newcastle it was common for people to say on a particularly cold day that “it must be snowing on Sugarloaf”. Considering that it snowed there briefly in 1965 and 1975, there must have been an awful lot of disappointed weather watchers in Newcastle. Alternatively, some were very excited to have been proved right, at least twice in their life. Fortunately the Thursday Walkers were not disappointed with the weather on their day at Mount Sugarloaf.

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The upper reaches of Great Sugar Loaf are accessed by road through the Lake Macquarie suburb of West Wallsend. There are a number of walks leading from various car parks. We drove to the top car park and did a loop walk around the mountain and then climbed up to the summit. Now this may not be a great feat in the annals of “summitting”, but it was a good cardio workout nevertheless. From the summit there is a wonderful 360 degree view of the lower Hunter, taking in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and surrounds. Our second walk took us around the mountain through woodland dominated by Angophora, Red Bloodwood,

White Mahogany and Spotted Gum as well as a diverse mid level of native grasses such as Kangaroo Grass. Some gravity defying rock formations also caught our eye. It was great to welcome and meet so many new walkers and I hope everyone enjoyed the walk as much as I. Apologies to the grammar pedants out there with my use of summit as a verb. If it’s okay for swimmers “to medal”, then it’s OK for us “to summit”. Besides it will probably be the one and only time I get to use the term in association with myself.

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Ms GH, Raymond Terrace Dear MS GH, AH, CAMPING. The second great Australian dream after home ownership. In fact, given our current housing crisis, it may become the first great Australian dream. Kids will save their pocket money in order to buy a three by three metre plot in their parents’ backyard and pitch a yurt. Camping means different things to different people, so I’d be asking a few more questions before you commit. Do they mean the sort of camping where you stock up at BCF with every contraption known to man and then pitch your tent on a car-space sized area for $35 a night? Lots of people like camping grounds, but I can’t understand why you’d want to sleep in a synthetic pyramid, wear your thongs into the communal shower so you don’t get ringworm, or cook in the ‘food hygiene rules do not apply’ camp kitchen. Or are they ‘real’ campers? This involves living off the land. You basically wear camouflage gear, and your camping equipment looks like something out of MASH. You spear a bush turkey for dinner and then eat it raw because no one has succeeded in the fire-making efforts portrayed by Bear Grylls (with his soft stubble and impeccable attire, even though he’s just wrested the sound guy who is dressed up as a bear – sorry, I digress). The toilet is a spade and a eucalyptus leaf. You sit around on camp chairs and start dozing off until someone says, “Didn’t that brutal killer Malcolm Naden have a cabin near here?” Do you find either of these options appealing, GH? If, even after my warnings, you throw caution to the wind, take note of all motels within a 50km radius. You just never know when your group of happy little campers will turn feral. Carpe diem, Jasminda

Diving on Dumpers By Margie TIERNEY ON a glorious sunny day, the Myall River at Tea Gardens glistens but what lies beneath the surface? Well, we’ll soon find out when an underwater clean up takes place next month. “When MidCoast Council carried out a survey of the sea bed ahead of the new wharf being built this year, they discovered all sorts of things have been dumped in the river from shopping

trolleys to old bicycles,” Myall River Action Group’s Gordon Grainger said. Salvage diver Suzanne Fieberg, who carried out the original survey, will be back with a dive buddy to scour the river bottom from the Ogden Street ramp to the Singing Bridge on Wednesday 21 June. Of particular emphasis will be the stretch of river near the hotel. Months in the planning, the operation has turned into

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STAR STRUCK: Karuah Public School Students.

By Margie TIERNEY STUDENTS from Karuah Public School have good reason to be excited after being chosen to take part in this year’s ‘Star Struck’ entertainment extravaganza in Newcastle. ‘Star Struck’ is an exciting showcase of dance, drama and music performed to a live orchestra by students from Kindergarten to Year 12. a community project. The Environmental Division of the Council has come up with 50% of the dive cost, the local Lions Club has put in another $500 dollars and the CTC has come to the party with the remaining $100 needed to make it happen. The Council Garbage sector has agreed to waive the tip fees. A number of local boat owners have offered their services for free along with the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Club. “As this is a first of

Since its inception in 1993, more than 60,000 public school students have taken part in the massive concert. To celebrate this year’s 25th Anniversary, the theme is ‘Shine On’. “The idea is to continue to shine on throughout life, no matter what hardships come your way, always try your best,” Karuah Teacher Lisa McGowan said. its kind for our area, we intend to make it a little more memorable than just collecting a pile of junk,” Gordon said. “Suzanne is bringing members of her dive group who will also look for sunken treasures, who knows what they’ll find.” After the dive there’ll be a thank you barbecue on the Marine Drive foreshore. So come along on the morning of Wednesday 21 June, lend a hand and enjoy the benefits of having a pristine river.

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“Students at Karuah have worked very hard to be chosen to participate in Star Struck 2017,” Mrs McGowan said. “They gave up play during recess and lunch to practice the audition dance and all that hard work has paid off.” “We are very proud of the students who at all times stay focused and try their best to learn the dance,” said Mrs McGowan.

“We can’t wait to participate with many other schools around the Hunter at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.” The performance dates are 16-17 June. For tickets to see these amazing children, as well as many other students from around the Hunter, head to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre website, Star Struck ‘17 or through Ticketek.

q CLEANUP OPERATION: MRAG’s Gordon Grainger and Lions Club Doug Allen.

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Roos take on Maggies Karuah Roos Rugby League By Sonja EVANS ON Saturday the Roos were at home against the Raymond Terrace Magpies. Game day sponsors were The Karuah Liquor Shop and Tony King Auto Repairs. The Maggies kicked off and were quickly in for two tries 10/0. The Roos runners were Justin Anderson, Luke Perry, Zac Cobb, Dylan Foley, Tim Higginbottom, Harley Ridgeway, Aden Callaghan, Jack Croese, Jordan Cobb, Tim Johnson, Matt O’Connor, Michael Gough and Dwayne Fleming.

It wasn’t long before the Roos were on the board and with a man in the sinbin. The try was scored by Captain Sam Croese 10/4. Roos Adam Crampton was over in the corner and with Sam converting to equal the score at 10 all. Big hitters were Tim Higginbottom, Jordan Cobb, Dwayne Fleming, Zac Cobb, Matt O’Connor, Sam Croese, Luke Perry, Dylan Foley, Justin Anderson, Harley Ridgeway, Aden Callaghan and Jack Croese. With Dylan and Luke on a try saving tackle, Dylan had a head clash with the Maggies’ player which ended his game before the second half

Adam Crampton.

seeing him off to Bulahdelah hospital for eigh stitches to a deep split over his eye. Roos Jack Croese was next to score and Sam converted taking the score to 16/10 Roos way at the half time hooter. The Maggies came out fast in the second half and were held up over the line by the Roos strong defence. Dwayne Fleming was over for the Roos and Sam converted to take the score to 22/10. Good metres were made by Matt O’Connor, Tim Higginbottom, Luke Perry, Jack Croese, Jordan Cobb, Adam Crampton, Aden Callaghan, Justin Anderson

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and Jake Blanch. Matt O’Connor was in for the Roos and Sam converted making it 28/10 Roos way. The Terrace was the next to score two more tries 28/22 they were on the come back. Then Luke Perry was over for the Roos and once again Sam converted 34/22. Big hits by Adam Crampton, Dwayne Fleming, Matt O’Connor, Sam Croese, Luke Perry, Harley Ridgeway, Zac and Jordan Cobb, Nick

Photo by Sharon Wedd Borham, Tim Johnson, Tim Higginbottom, Ben Feeney and Michael Gough. Maggies were in again 34/26 Roos way. Then Jordan Cobb scored for the Roos 38/26. But the Maggies were not finished. They scored on the bell to take the final score to Karuah 38 Raymond Terrace 30. Players player 3 points went to Jordan Cobb, 2 points was shared by Sam Croese,

Tim Higginbottom and Ben Feeney. The Coaches Award went to Dwayne Fleming and the Sponsor’s Choice was Luke Perry. Next week the Roos travel to McKeachies Oval Aberglasslyn to take on Maitland United. Game Day Sponsor is Karuah Quality Meats.

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Myall Coast Mudcrabs By Ann SCULLY OUR local Rugby side clashed with the Old Bar Clams in Round 6 of the Lower Mid North Competition last Saturday at TRAD Oval, Old Bar resulting in a 32-0 exciting win for the Myall Coast Mudcrabs who fought hard for their win throughout the whole game. Heading to Old Bar with a full side and two reserves

on the bench ensured the relief of player fatique and possible injuries and if the Muddies can maintain these player numbers, they could well be a surprise team in this Competition. The Mudcrabs meshed together for the entire game displaying exacting lineouts and with huge success in the scrums, especially those that were fed by their opposition. This article could actually mention every player

Bridge Results BRIDGE Hawks Nest Bridge Club By Linda CONROY Monday 8 May (Howell) 1. Liz Caro & Trish Thatcher 2. Gordon Morrison & Rex Stoessiger 3. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla Handicap – Liz Caro & Trish Thatcher.

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Thursday 11 May – Played at Hawks Nest Golf Club N/S 1. Jim Thatcher & Carolyn Seymour 2. Bill Taylor & Marcia Dane 3. Linda & Glenn Conroy E/W 1. Robyn Geale & Linda Hulme 2. Bridget Darcy & Liz Chapman =3.

as the team put on their best performance in the competition so far but with special mention to Dan “The Beast” Dorante scoring one try, Patrick Laver one try, Captain Ashley Rushby two tries and finally a fantastic game from our quiet achiever, Karl Nickle scoring two outstanding tries. Next Saturday, the Mudcrabs head out of town for their third away game in a row with the meet at ForsterTuncurry against the Forster Dolphins. The next home game will Charmaine Patterson & Peta Grice and Anne Phillips & Helen Blackbourne. Friday 12 May N/S 1.John & Jo Younghusband 2. Liz Caro & Carol Richards 3. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla E/W 1.Bea Treharne & Adrian Ryan 2.Susi & Brian Burn 3.Elizabeth Downer & Beth Williams Handicap – Jo & John Younghusband. Monday 15 May (Howell) 1. Sue Bowen & Gordon

Luke Perry going in for his try.

be held on Saturday, 3 June 2017 at Myall Park hosting our generous sponsors with the clash against the Gloucester Cockies. Ingate 2. Liz Caro & Trish Thatcher =3. Gordon Morrison & Adrian Ryan and Linda & Glenn Conroy Handicap – Sue Bowen & Gordon Ingate. Friday 19 May N/S 1. Christina LaPonder & Sue Donohue 2. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 3. Jo & John Younghusband E/W 1. Naomi & Eric White 2. Carol Richards & Jeanette Whalan 3. Bea Treharne & Adrian Ryan Handicap – Christina LaPonder & Sue Donohue.

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Hawks Nest Vets Stroke Hawks Nest Vets By Tony SMITH

Hawks Nest Vets Stroke 16/5/2017 A Grade 1. Paul Phillips 36.5 2. David Brailey 36.6 3. Andy Biddle 38.2

B Grade 1. Les Davies 37.1 2. Barry Jones 38.8 3. Barry Whiteman 39.3 NTP A 3rd Tony Ward 5th David Brailey 10th Andy Biddle 16th Lyle Hudson

B Len Gough Len Gough Grant Watson Ken Hill

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Newcastle District Singles Championship Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club By Lynda RICHARDS SOCIAL bowls played on 16 May, one game of Triples and three games of Fours. On Rink 2 Lynda Richards, Sheril Johnson, Olive McKeown and Pat Baker had a convincing win against Francis Betar, Pam Gilchrist, Lily Smith and Lynne Green 24 v 12. A similar story on Rink 3 where Bev Dunn played “swinger”, a lead for both sides. The team consisting of Kerry Faber, Bev Stephens and Karen McPhie (a new skip) scored 25 beating Christine Fossey, Bev Rhodes and Deyonne Page by 14 shots.

The triples game on Rink 4 saw Dale Winter, (who usually plays skip requesting a change of position to being lead), Jill McBride and Karen Green just going down to Lesley Kibble, Anne Mackenzie and Wendy Jones by 3 shots, 16 v 19. Most comments of the day were how well Lesley played considering she hasn’t bowled for a long time. Another tight contest on Rink 6 Pauline Perry, Jo Younghusband, Kathie Rimmer and Sandra Leisemann 18 defeating Wilma Drake, Bette Saillard, Carol Hayden and Maynie Roberts 16. The winners of the day with the highest score were Karen McPhie’s team. Prior to play on Thursday

Swag of Species Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD

THE annual westerly winds added a touch of seasonal reality during the first piscatorial weekend outing which treats club members to their personal hobby. The weekend 12-14 May 2017 proved to be very popular amongst members and their guests for the start of the new angling season. The mystery fish drawn was a traglin and no traglin were weighed during the weekend outing, compounding the mystery fish prize until next outing. A great family effort was conveyed from the Wheaton family. Mother and daughter won their divisions and dad was a major contender in his

division as well and produced the new season current biggest species, a bream. The winning angler for the junior division was Daisy Wheaton catching flathead, a whiting and a bream. Making mum happy on Mother’s Day, but not to be outdone, the ladies angling division winner was Donna Wheaton with a great catch of bream. The ladies’ angling division running up winner was Gail Bartlett. The men’s division runner up angler for the first of the club’s season was Robert Bartlett with a great swag of species including tarwhine, groper, flathead, tailor and bream. The weekend’s angling champion and men’s division winner was Andrew Sharp who won the first of the

18 May a double Spider was played. The winners of that were Maynie Roberts and Karen Green. Format for play was a two games of triples. Lynda Richards played “swinger”. This was a very close contest, the end result was myself, Anne Mackenzie and Maynie Roberts 16 v myself, Deyonne Page and Elizabeth Kelly 17. An impressive win for Sheril Johnson, Bev Stephens and Karen Green 25 defeating Francis Betar, Carol Hayden and Lorraine Harvey 8. The winners with shots plus ends were Karen Green’s side. Three of our members participated in the Newcastle District Singles Competition that commenced on the 15 May. Wendy Brand and

Myall Coast Vets By Tony SMITH 18/5/2017 A Grade 1. Noel Warren Shelly 40 2. Colin J Clinch 38 c/b 3. Ken Devlin 38

Noel Shelly, A Grade.

4. Lyle Hudson 37 c/b 5. Peter Nealon 37 c/b

B Grade 1. Rob Simmons 39 2. Pip Sullivan 37 3. Patrick Nugent 36 c/b 4. Keith Harrap 36 5. Raymond Penny 35 C Grade 1. Roger Sykes 43

q Rob Simmons, B Grade.

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Kayelene Pearson unfortunately were beaten in their first round of play. Robyn Beaumont made it to the finals being beaten by Natasha Scott from Raymond Terrace 25 v 11. Congratulations Robyn, a great effort against one of the “legends of bowls”. Good luck to the four teams attending the State Carnival hosted by Warilla Bowling Club. Play commencing on 22 May the final to be played on the 26 May. Social bowls as usual for those not attending the Carnival. Upcoming events, the first round of the Club Championship Pairs on June 1, and bi monthly meeting scheduled for 14 June. Don’t forget Sunday Mixed Bowls, all welcome.

q Robyn Beaumont runner up Newcastle District Singles Championship 2017.

Social Darts a Roaring Success

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THE forever popular social darts evening has been a roaring success. With the winter winds teasing us to compete within the constraints of indoor sports, the 7pm Thursday night social tournament sounds like just the treat we all need. Thursday 11 May 2017 utilised the mixed doubles teams format for the evening

four game social tournament. The ladies’ highest score for the evening was 100 points, achieved from Gail Bartlett. Great Effort. Graham Lawler won the men’s highest score competition with 128 well earned points. The mixed doubles runner up team members were Gail Bartlett and Geoff Smith. The winning mixed doubles team members for the evening were Harry Pratten and Trevor Peirson. Diary Dates: Presentation Night 3 June and AGM 18 June.

NTP – Dave Gray & Catherine Henderson

Winners- B Grade – Al Jobson & Wayne Coleman

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Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD

q Champion Angler Andrew Sharp displaying part of his winning catch. current season’s fishing outing with a great catch of tailor, bream and flathead. One flathead is a new biggest species for the current season. The first season’s angling outings ultimately produced

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2. Ken Lambert 41 3. David Bruce 38 4. Robert Reid 35 c/b 5. Andrew Docherty 35

NTP 10th A. Col Amos B. Rob Simmons C. Barry MacLean 16th A. Bob Peters B. - C. Andrew Docherty Balls To A. 32 c/b B. 30 c/b C. 30 c/b

q Roger Sykes, C Grade.

six new biggest species, being groper, bonito, tailor, flathead, whiting and bream. Great Angling.

Bulahdelah Results Bulahdelah Golf Club By Pauline GREGORY Thursday 11/5/17 Veteran’s Golf Winner- Rick Hanson R/up- Dave Brown

Saturday 13/5/17 Foursomes Championships Winners- A Grade- Dave Gray & Richard Green

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Notices For Sale

Caravans

Boats

TWO piece King size Base. Brand New. $400 0428450925 Medowie

2001 Jayco Freedom Pop Top. 15.5ft. Lshape sgl bds. 3-way fridge. L-shape dining. 4 burn cook top. batt pack. Alex plug. Rollout awn. Fnt boot & toolbox. Tare 1180. Gd cond. Reg 17/5/17. $9,500ono. 49975922

TINNY Aluminium, new

TV Cabinet 2100mm l x 580mm w 1350mm h. Timber. Ph 49972317.

FURNITURE House of quality furniture for sale. 49812792 or 0400 772 107 or 0400 468 471.

WALL Unit Solid Timber & Glass 1.85h x 1.68l x .45d. $990 0428450925 Medowie

GOLF clubs callloway Diablo edge, 3-sw, vg cond, $250 ono 0400 193 758

WARDROBE 2 door, with drawers, minor damage $70 49829498

GRECIAN 4 stately columns 275 high suitable for gazebo. Offer. 0404477158

WARDROBES Two childrens white wardrobes $50 each. Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Sal Bay

JAGUAR Epochlock Model 056/055, hardly used. $50. Phone 0413 052 660

WASHING m/c Fisher & Paykel 6.5kg top loader. Smart Drive VGC $100 Ph 49849147 WESTERN red cedar blinds (x15), varying sizes Fingal Bay 0409154184 $100

LADIES BROOKE White Joggers. As new. Size D 8.5 (40 OL Euro). SCost $220 Sell for $120. Phone 49970890.

WOODEN toys (lge), 8 semi trailers, 3 ride-on rocking horses suit up to age 5, Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

KITE Surfer, Naish.

Items

LA-Z-BOY Electric Lift/ Recliner Chair As New Green Leather $800 ono Phone 49814057

ANTIQUE kitchen cabinet 2 stained glass doors lined cool cupboard, 3 drawers, curved sides dark wood 1.63 h $450 Cedar Pew with bishop sides 220 wide, fr Hinton church good condition $500. 2 seater oak hall seat 2 drawers $150. Ph 49822004

Kite with harness & directional board. Used once. $950 Ph 0402290498

LEATHER lounge 2x2seater, 1x1seater, gd cond, $200ono 0413004040 LOUNGE suite 3 seater 2 recliners red/rust colour fabric VGC $100 Ph 49849147 LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition. Phone 49813784 OUTDOOR glass top table 6 chairs $50. pickup only 0432092267 PIANOLA ROLLS, many titles old and new. Large $20 each Medium $15 each. Singles $10 each. Ring 4997 0051 for list. POOL table. Threequarter size, slate top 220 long 120 wide, excel cond $1500. 0404477158 SETTEE 3 seater, Red/ rust. Exel cond, $80 49849147 SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 TRAVEL Cot Folding steel craft good cond. $40 49822475

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FRIDGE Westinghouse 440L frostfree white 2 door perfect order $150 Ph 49849147

GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new. LD Semi Professional SO Accoustic. $1,350. 0413046858

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CAMERON Off Road Camper. Ex Cond.Very little use.Many extras. Detail on enquiry. Reduced $10500. 0448237257 POP TOP Golf 12 ft. 2 berth, front kit. awn + annex. 750kg. VG cond. Reg 7/17. $4700ono. 0427633776 REGENT Roystan Caravan 22’. Built September 2009. Rego NSW 9/2017. Complete with all necessary items for travel. Hot dipped Galvanise chassis. $40,000. Ph: 0417 224 017

Boats 2003 475 Quintrex Coast Runner with 80HP Johnson 4 stroke motor 141 hrs. Many Incls. Log book serv. Always garaged/Fingal Bay One owner. $23,500 For further info call 0421 253 132 2009 model Quintrex 20ft 560 freedom cruiser with 135hp mercruiser motor with 340 hrs. Hummingbird sounder plus a heap of accessories plus all safety gear. Never been outside. Log booked serviced. Last service December 2016. First to see will buy. $30.000.00 neg. Bulahdelah 0408428800.

BURNT orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $30. 49198139 ITEMS Lounge floral with 2 chairs. Sofa. Single beds. Pine lounge. Laminate table with 4 chairs 49828522 TOOLS, Fishing Gear, Extra Large Eski. 49849456

KAWASAKI 550 Jet Ski with trailer, Stand up, $800 49971651 QUINTREX V-nose punt 3.85m 15Hp Evinrude. Gd Cond. Reg. $2600ono Ph 0418 863 088

Caravans REDUCED: 17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. 2001. 6mths Rego. $16,000 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103 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. $42,500 Ring 4982 8321

QUINTREX DREAMRIDER 5.0 with FELK trailer, beamy aluminium specially strengthened Boatcoded hull in good condition with little use, fibreglass decking, hull recently two-pack coated. Requires motor and fit-out with much equipment provided incl custom underfloor fuel tank, flotation etc. This model renowned for stability & smooth ride. $5,900. Phone 0418611988. STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout. 55hp Evinrude, both reg, $2600 ono. 49971651

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Position Vacant

Registered Nurses – Night Duty, Hawks Nest

CASUAL CLEANER REQUIRED A person is required on week days to clean guest houses at Tahlee. This is a paid, casual position. Hours will vary according to the number of guests. For more information phone 49973003

trailer, 15HP Yamaha only 8hrs running, $3500 ono 49973429

Vehicles 2003 Audi convertable. Auto. No rego. Runs well. Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099

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2000 Toyota Avalon, Gd cond, 248426klms, XTB282 $2800 Phone 0419210848

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 permanent part-time night duty positions available for Registered Nurses.

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2006 Peugeot sports cabriolet NXP07T 11 mths rego 74,000 klms immaculate $9,000 0410454415 2006 Commodore sedan. No rego. Best offer 49829526 DUAL Fuel Falcon Auto Sedan. Big Comfortable Reliable car cheap to run on gas. No licence so I must sell. $1500 ono. AJQ78E. 1999 240000 Klms. Reg Nov (Concession) Michael 0412347546 FORD XR6 PG Series 2009 240K 8/17 rego charcoal metallic. Great cons, full service history. $6750 0407145366. CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 HOLDEN Astra sedan 2005 18,000klms, vg cond, ATV-49Y, $6000 ono Ph 0403832028 HOLDEN Jackaroo 2000. Only 242000klms, Capable of $500,000, Exc cond in all aspsects. Roof bar, Bull bar. VG tyres, Cruise, HD Towbar, 7-seats, Pet/LPG for cheap fuel. You wiil be proud to own. $5750 0400 027 209 HOLDEN Viva Mech A1 auto, cruise control $5700 ono 0419031160 MAZDA 6 Auto 5 door hatch, Exc vehicle leather int, new tyres, brake pads Reg service 93,200kms, CJG65V $14,950 ono 0414474045 TOYOTA Hilux 2002, auto, low klms, alloy tray, ydb517 $8000 ono 0428528325 HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

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To Let FINGAL BAY 2 br unit,unfurn suit working single or couple $350 pw inc Elec/Water Ph: Eddy 0411842487 NELSON BAY 4br e/s, d/garage, small yard, no pets, unfurnished. Available approx. early July $480 pw.Ph 0488218584

We Offer: • Excellent Salary packaging opportunities • Making a difference in the life of those we serve • Mentorship and opportunities for career progression If you are ready for a lifestyle change, please forward your application to Emma Creaswell at emma.creaswell@rsllifecare.org.au

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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS The Council of MidCoast has received a development application from Tattersall Lander Pty Limited seeking consent for a Quarry (with all excavated material to be used on site for road construction) on Lots 100, 101 and 104 DP 1049845, Bundabah Road, Bundabah (DA 269/2017). The development application and documents accompanying the application may be viewed on our website or inspected as follows: Place: MidCoast Council Administration Offices – Breese Parade, Forster (8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted) Tea Gardens District Office – 245 Myall Street, Tea Gardens (9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted) Period: Until 4.30pm on the 26 June 2017. Any person may, during the above period, make a written submission to Council in relation to the development application. Where a submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified. Any submission may be reproduced in full in a Council business paper. Submissions are also considered to be “open access information” under the Government Information (Public Access) Act. This means that they are available for inspection at Council’s offices and potentially on Council’s website. For these reasons interested persons are advised to refrain from including personal and health information about themselves or other people, defamatory statements or abusive language within submissions. A person making a written submission on a development application is required to disclose all reportable political donations made to any councillor and any gifts made to a councillor or employee of the Council for the period commencing 2 years before the submission is made. Additional information and a Disclosure Statement can be accessed via Council’s website (www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au) or contact Council on 6591-7222 to request a copy. Please quote development application number DA 269/2017 and provide full return address and telephone number when making a submission.

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Sport Fierce But Fun News Of The Area

Local Karuah RSL Men’s Bowls Club By Trevor DAVIES

IN a thoroughly enjoyable end to our bowling this week, the Karuah RSL Bowling Club ran a successful mixed pairs competition on Sunday. The day saw a delicious morning tea, followed by a chockablock green of men and women bowlers. Two games of 12 ends each saw some fierce but fun competition with prizes awarded in two main divisions. While there were many prizes awarded, the two big winners were the teams of Angie and Jim Healey and Bill and Pauline Cummings. Valuable prizes in sponsor dollars will see the winners spending up big at Karuah’s businesses who always so generously support both our club and the wider Karuah community.

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Well done also to the raffle team who put together such delicious seafood tray prizes. These prizes were very much sought after and the lucky winners were in for a great lunch. Thanks to the organisers, Leon Post and his team, who put together such a great day. If you want to have a crack at this challenging and enjoyable team and individual sport, give the RSL Club at Karuah a ring. We host free introductory sessions for beginners every Sunday morning. For those who already play the game, we would love to welcome you to our regular comp days on our beautiful lawn surface, every Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am for 10.00am start each week. See you at Karuah.

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Big winners: Bill and Pauline Cummings and Angie and Jim Healey.

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INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

HAWKS NEST GOLF CLUB Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

Contact Courtesy Bus: info: 4997 0145

Office: 4997 0145 Fax: 4997 1397

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UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Friday, 9th June Holden Scramble

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SUNDAY RAFFLES Sell from 5.00pm, Drawn from 5.45pm.

WEEKLY RAFFLES Wednesday from 5.00pm, Friday from 6.00pm, Sunday from 5pm

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