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BENNETT’S Beach in Hawks Nest will be patrolled seven days a week during the busy holiday season.

Lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) will be patrolling the popular beach Monday to Friday throughout January.

In addition, around 60 volunteer lifesavers from Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club will continue to patrol on weekends and public holidays.

Club Patrol Captain Craig Young said the best part of being involved with the Surf Lifesaving Club was the camaraderie which exists between the

EACH SAFETY: Volunteer lifesavers Mackenzie Young, Zac Churchouse, Maddi Churchouse, B Club Patrol Captain Craig Young and Molly Young.

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Executive Stephen Embry addressed a meeting of more than a 100 locals in Tea Gardens explaining why ratepayers would be required to pay, on average, an extra $256 over the next four years.

The reaction was far from positive, with former Great Lakes Council residents pointing out that they were already paying at least $200 a year more than their counterparts in the Manning and Gloucester regions.

Following the recent Government decision, MidCoast Interim General Manager Glenn Handford said, “While it’s disappointing we’re

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unable to make an application at this stage, the merger has allowed us to identify other funding opportunities, through efficiencies and savings that will be dedicated to road renewal.”

MidCoast Council says it will also apply to the State Government to allocate $14million of the Stronger Communities funding towards the program for the area’s roads and bridges.

With assistance from asset experts, Morrison Low, Council said the condition of almost 50 percent of the sealed road network across the MidCoast region has been categorised as fair to very poor.

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The local volunteer organisations will use these funds to benefit their communities.

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Hot cuppa keeps drivers safe

By Daniel SAHYOUN BROWN’S Flat rest areas were busy over the holiday period with hundreds of travellers taking advantage of the Driver Reviver stops located on both sides of the Pacific Highway.

Volunteers from Bulahdelah Lions Club were stationed southbound and Booral Rural Fire Service members operated the 24-hour northbound site.

Brigade Deputy Captain Roger Walton said their members did not hesitate to be involved in the program.

“The brigade feels strongly about this, we would rather meet people over a cup of coffee than in accidents,” he said.

“We have about 15 members along with their families who provide the service 24/7 over the Christmas period and every weekend until the end of January.”

Mr Walton said they

have been operating from the red van for the past 23 years and participated in the program from a tent in Bulahdelah prior to this.

Lions Club member Pam Gardener said she got involved because it is an important service that encourages travellers to take regular breaks while driving.

“We’ve had some people who are absolutely exhausted when they come here and really need the break,” she said.

“It allows them to stop, have a rest and refresh before continuing on their journey.”

Aimed at helping to reduce the road toll, more than 200 Driver Reviver sites operated by community groups are open across Australia during holiday periods.

The volunteers serve up free cups of Bushells tea and coffee, Arnott’s biscuits and in some cases simply have a chat with the weary drivers.

Appreciative of the service, travellers stopping at the local sites have been very generous with donations.

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volunteer members.

“You get to work outdoors at the best beach with a great group of people,” he said.

“And it’s just a really good thing to be able give back to the community.”

ALS has also provided a qualified lifeguard to attend Tea Gardens Pool seven-days-a-week which will continue throughout

the summer.

ALS NSW Manager Brent Manieri said this year, lifeguards will be continuing to emphasise preventative actions.

“This will ensure that potentially dangerous situations are dealt with before they escalate,” he said.

“This could include such actions as encouraging swimmers to swim between the flags and identifying hazards that could

impact on beachgoers’ safety.”

ALS lifeguards are also stationed at other beaches throughout the MidCoast Council region including Old Bar, Diamond Beach, Forster, One Mile and Elizabeth Beach at Pacific Palms.

This ensures total coverage for an area that is fast emerging as a premium destination for New South Wales families.

Mr Manieri praised MidCoast Council for their commitment to

the safety of all beach goers in the area.

“We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Council and delivering a high level of service to the people of the Lower North Coast,” he said.

The ALS service will continue until 27 January at Bennett’s beach and 25 April at Tea Gardens pool.

The weekend patrols operated by volunteer lifesavers will continue through to the end of the season.

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THE Rotary Club of Myall Coast was thrilled last week to induct three new members into their Club.

Rhonda Pitt and Allyson Gregory, both from Peter Sinclair Gardens Aged Care Facility, along with Lyn Chaikin from the Gams Road Holiday Camp, were inducted by Club President Brian Oakley and heartily welcomed by all those members present.

The Club now boasts 25 members working ‘In the Community - For the Community’.

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Festive Season Goodwill

By Margie TIERNEY AS we head into a New Year, a little housekeeping in regards to Christmas Day, 2016.

As most of us are aware Christmas can often be a lonely time, but not for the 70 people who gathered in the Masonic Hall at Tea Gardens for a lunch put on by locals Sue and Joe Douglas.

Now in its 15th year, it has become a tradition that brings so much pleasure to so many.

Sue and Joe work for months ahead to bring it all together, and on Christmas Eve a dozen volunteers help with the setting up and food preparation.

“It all went really well, we had roast pork, turkey, ham, baked vegetables, plum pudding, fruit cake and white Christmas,” Sue told News Of The Area.

Sue and Joe also gave out 28 grocery hampers and bottles of donated wine.

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And there was a special prize for the oldest guest, 93 year old Pat Pritchard from Hawks Nest.

Sue will be sending out more than 30 thank you cards to the businesses and locals who donate goods and contribute their time to make the Christmas Day Lunch such a special occasion.

“Jeffs Quality Meats in Tea Gardens donates the hams and cooks the pork,” Sue said.

“We had three people come in on Christmas morning with boxes of chocolates for the volunteers, I don’t know who they were but it was lovely.”

Sue also wants to say a special thank you to the Masons who donate the use of the hall and cover the public liability insurance.

And as for Christmas 2017, “Of course, while I’m still standing upright and facing towards the sun I’ll definitely keep doing it.”

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LUNCH ORGANISERS : Joe and Sue Douglas.

Medowie News Of The Area Covering the central region of Port Stephens: Salt Ash, Williamtown Medowie, Ferodale to Twelve Mile Cr. Some of stories this this paper...

• Community Walk-In Sessions Give Residents No Satisfaction • Hole is a safety concern for Medowie Residents • Dog dies at Pet Resort • Medowie Christian School Mission trip to Port Vila in 2017 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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Expansion for Agency A RECENT cocktail party hosted by R & R Property was a double celebration for Denise Haynes and her team.

More than 50 community members gathered at the new R & R Office in Bulahdelah to celebrate the holiday season with an evening of fun, drinks and festive cheer.

As the guests merrily mingled, they were also able to view the transformation of the Stroud Street hardware store into a sleek modern office suite.

The new R & R Rural and Residential Property office, which is due to open for business on 9 January, is an expansion of the Real Estate Agency based in Stroud.

Denise said her team were looking forward to becoming part of the Bulahdelah community.

“We are very community focused and we hope Bulahdelah will get to know us,” she said.

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As a major sponsor of the 2016 Bulahdelah Show and host of a community Christmas party, the R&R team are certainly no strangers in the town.

Denise is also a member of the Bulahdelah Amateur Photography Club and Chamber of Commerce.

“We decided to open the shop in Bulahdelah as the community has asked us to for quite some time, so it has been about community demand,” Denise told News Of The Area.

“We hope to provide great service and work with everybody in the community.”

The agency currently employs five staff members which Denise hopes will grow over time.

The R&R Team encourage everyone to call into the office at any time and have a chat with the staff.

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Fire deliberately lit

POLICE investigations indicate a fire which completely destroyed an office building at a sawmill in Bulahdelah was deliberately lit.

The office area was well alight when emergency services were called to the mill at about 1.20am on 24 December 2016.

The owner, who lives

nearby, attempted to combat the fire while his wife called triple-0 to alert the fire brigade.

As a result of the fire, the office area including a weighbridge control room, were totally destroyed and burnt to the ground.

Initial investigations at the scene indicate the fire was deliberately lit and expert

forensic police and detectives have now taken control of the investigation.

Police report a number of items were seized at the scene and have been taken for DNA examination.

A number of other lines of inquiry are also being followed by investigating police.

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Prize win for McDowell family NEWS Of The Area recently had a huge prize give-away which was launched at the beginning of the Summer holiday period.

The giveaway was called “Four Huge Events” and like some of the stories we publish that go online, the reach and engagement was nothing short of ‘exploding’.

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through our Social Media news. With almost 10,000 views of the video.

The winner received Family passes to the Christmas Lights Spectacular, the Australian Reptile Park, Taronga Zoo and the Mega Creature event at Hunter Valley Gardens.

In the end, the winner was Emma McDowell from

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The McDowell family has been sent the tickets this week.

Emma said, “So happy right now.”

“Thank you again, I have four super excited children who can’t wait to visit each of those places.”

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A huge outdoor entertaining deck extends off the living areas and is fully equipped with a sensored opening rain roof and offers extremely private outdoor living over uninterrupted water views.

Enjoy winters days by the warmth of the crackling wood fire.

The home is built to be protected from the cold winter winds and cooled by summer breezes straight off the water.

Other inclusions are two water tanks totalling 60,000 litres, large double garage plus extra work shed and air conditioning.

Don’t delay viewing this property, a

stunning addition to a property portfolio or a lucky family’s forever home, this estate is the perfect canvas for creating brilliant memories.

Contact Stuart Sinclair at Ray White Tea Gardens for an inspection time today on (02) 4997 9022.

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Holiday Magic Show

By Margie TIERNEY IF your children are getting a little bored these school holidays, then help is at hand.

Due to popular demand, the Tea Gardens Library is holding another Magic Show with Quenorie Eades.

“It’s great fun, the children just love it,” Librarian Carol Johnson told News Of The Area.

The entertaining show is a supervised activity and suitable for children aged five to 12.

Cost for the show is $5 a child and bookings are essential.

The magic comes to the Library on Wednesday 18 January from 2.30pm to 4pm.

To get your ticket you can call the Tea Gardens Library on 4997 1265 or go online via http://midcoast.greatlakes. nsw.gov.au/Events-Activities/TeaGardens-Magic-Show-Face-Painting.

A reminder too that it is still possible for your children to join the popular Summer Reading Club at libraries across the MidCoast region.

The theme for this year’s program is ‘Superheroes and Villains’, and it is open to children in three age groups.

“There’s zero to five, primary school and high school groups,” Carol said.

“With the pre-schoolers, mums and dads read to them and it’s just as valuable as kids doing independent reading,” Carol said.

Holidaymakers can also join the club as long as they are members of the Midcoast Library scheme.

“They’ve got to read 10 books to win one of the prizes,” Carol said.

Children and their families can register online at www. summerreadingclub.org.au and pick up a reading log and goodies pack from their local Library until Saturday 7 January.

For more information, pop into your local library or call 6592 5290.

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Car rolls on highway A FEMALE has been issued with an infringement for negligent driving after colliding with another vehicle on the Pacific Highway near Bulahdelah.

Police report the Toyota Prado driven by the female verged into the centre of the divided carriageway south of Booral Road at about 4.45pm on 25 December 2016.

Upon re-entering the highway,

she collided with the rear of a Holden Cruze causing her vehicle to overturn several times before coming to rest.

The driver of the Prado and a passenger in her vehicle were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Police report the driver was travelling at a speed of 120 km/h at the time of the collision.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Following police investigations, the driver of the Prado was issued with an infringement notice for negligent driving.

Parking time limit MIDCOAST Council has approved restricted parking in front of Bulahdelah Rural Transaction Centre.

At a recent meeting of Council’s Local Traffic Committee, it was recommended that the parking space directly in front of the building be restricted to 15 minutes.

The timed parking will allow greater access for people using the ATM at the building located in

Stroud Street.

The Local Traffic Committee recommended that “15-minute parking restriction signs be installed on the street parallel parking space directly in front of the Bulahdelah Rural Transaction Centre.”

Administrator John Turner endorsed the recommendation at a MidCoast Council meeting held in December.

Art, Craft and Book Extravaganza

By Margie TIERNEY

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ART & CRAFT RAFFLE: Founding member Joan Wilcox,

Fran Nichols, and John Rappell, TGHN Surf Life Saving Club.

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FROM small beginnings come great things.

Take this weekend’s annual Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale in Tea Gardens.

The event has been held every year for over a quarter of a century, but the idea originated with a handful of women who met in a disused Army Hut in the middle of Hawks Nest Golf Course.

Back then, it was called the

Hut Group and they held a small exhibition through the Christmas period to show off their creations and raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the Clinic Bus. Fast forward to 2017 and the Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale is now held over three days and takes up three rooms in the Myall Community Art & Craft centre behind the Tourist Information Office just near the bridge.

All money raised still goes back into the community.

Secretary Sue Truscott said, “There are still four founding members involved in the current exhibition.”

Over the years, the group has donated a defibrillator to the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Club, put more lighting outside the Ambulance Station and still found money to go towards the Rescue Helicopter and Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Myall Coast News Of The Area is again proud to be sponsoring and supporting this great local annual event.

If books are more your passion, there is also the Rotary Club’s massive sale this weekend at the Hawks Nest Community Centre in Booner Street.

More than six thousand books are on sale, both fiction and nonfiction.

There is also a huge collection of CDs, DVDs, old LPs and tapes.

All proceeds go back into the community to support not-forprofit organisations such as the local Surf Club.

Both events are being held over three days from Friday 6 January through to Sunday 8 January.

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Matt’s legacy honoured

q PERFORMERS: Kathy Aquilina, Ken Smith, Walter Prowse, Kim Smith, Rhianna Campbell, Tim Cooper, Louise Young and Nikki Legge.

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By Daniel SAHYOUN THE Bulahdelah Central School community came together to honour the memory of 2011 school captain Matt Smith at a memorial concert recently held at the school.

More than 40 students belted out the latest hits and a couple of golden oldies whilst others pumped out rock and dramatic monologues in recognition of Matt’s passion for music and drama.

Staff also entertained the large crowd with maths teacher Walter Prowse and scientist Tim Cooper stealing the show with their virtuosic solos in ‘Sweet Home Chicago.’

The rapturous applause, cheering and spontaneous dancing ensured a memorable end to the year.

Former student and one of Matt’s classmates, Rhiannon Campbell from Hawks Nest, presented impressive vocal solos which highlighted her crystal-clear voice.

Rhiannon said she always looks forward to performing in the concert.

“Matt was a huge part of my school life and had a big

influence on my music as well,” she said.

“I performed in the first Matt Smith Concert five years ago, and I’ve been back every year since.”

For many of the young musicians, any signs of nervousness were quickly replaced with excitement and pride as they shared their music with the audience.

A visit from Santa, the talent of the performers and the enthusiasm of the audience were some of the many highlights during the afternoon.

Matt’s parents Kim and Ken Smith told News Of The Area they were proud to see so many students participate in the concert.

“There was so much energy, so much love and so much laughter which is Matt all over,” Kim said.

“The concert was all about friends having fun and embodied the legacy that Matt left.”

The afternoon celebrated the achievements and talents of the former BCS captain whose life was tragically taken in 2011.

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Graduation celebrations

By Daniel SAHYOUN

MITCHELL Markham celebrated the end of three years of dedicated study when he recently graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Information Technology.

Mitchell’s mum Karen, father Bradford and other family members travelled from Tea Gardens to the university’s campus in Albury to share the big day and help celebrate the young graduate’s achievements.

“Having my family down for the graduation was really good,” Mitchell said, “I hadn’t seen them for a

while, so it was really uplifting and very motivational to have them there.”

Majoring in Network Engineering, Mitchell is planning on entering the workforce in the technical support area before branching out into network infrastructure.

Mitchell told News Of The Area the courses he studied as part of his degree have prepared him well for his future career.

“The project management, system analysis, internal operations and wireless technology courses were really useful,” he said.

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mathematics involved in it, especially binary calculations, which were extremely difficult.”

Like many University students, Mitchell said one of the biggest challenges of studying was stretching his limited finances.

“Money was definitely tough to manage, I had to stick to a very tight budget,” he said.

“I survived on two-minute noodles for a while, but it was definitely worth it in the end.”

Although living in Albury while completing his degree, Mitchell said he will always consider Tea Gardens home.

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River of Confusion

By Margie TIERNEY

CONFUSING, that’s the only word to describe who has the final say when it comes to the maintenance and health of the Lower Myall River system.

Here’s why.

Crown Lands owns the seabed, Marine Parks has the responsibility from the water surface down to the sea bed, while National Parks and Wildlife is responsible for the water surface upward, that’s above the water line (within national parks).

Then add to the mix, MidCoast Council, Port Stephens Council, the Department of Primary Industries and associated State Government agencies.

Is it any wonder there’s confusion and red tape?

The Department of Primary Industries recently invited a delegation from the Myall River Action Group to

a workshop with community and council representatives to discuss the Ports of Crowdy Head, Tuncurry and Tea Gardens.

The Tea Gardens group was comprised of Peter Pritchard, Clarrie Davison and Gordon Grainger.

The aim of the workshop was to get feedback on the future of port assets both social and economic.

“It was obvious from the beginning that this was a typical talk fest,” Gordon Grainger (MRAG) told News Of The Area.

“The Department of Primary Industries wanted a wish list into the future,” he said.

“We took the opportunity to underline just where Crown Lands/DPI had failed us in the past and how that failure was continuing.’’ ”We also pointed out that State funds were necessary to support Council in the

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maintenance of the (Eastern) shortcut channel and that financial assistance was needed to dredge the Gut. “A cheque for $200 thousand dollars would complete the project,” said Mr Grainger.

“The restrictive and confusing responsibilities of Crown Lands need to be addressed,” Mr Grainger said.

“The ownership of all seabeds and the necessity of numerous approvals to conduct any activity is onerous and involves many State Agencies reporting to the same Minister.”

“It is time consuming, confusing and in need of revision,” said Mr Grainger.

The Myall River Action Group is calling on the community to join together as a collective voice to bring these anomalies to Government attention before the next State election scheduled to be held in 2019.

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to pick up exactly where they left off 20 years ago at a recent school reunion.

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Dear News Of The Area, I WOULD like to mention something that you might be able to follow through.

This year Santa on the fire truck did not appear to get past Hawks Nest, in other words he did not come down to Winda Woppa as has been done in the past.

Sadly we and others had four grandchildren, aged four to ten years, sitting waiting as we do every year for them to come by.

If there was a reason we would be pleased to know why?

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progressed, Bulahdelah Bowling Club came alive with laughter as the group reminisced about their trips to Jindabyne and Canberra and gossiped about their teachers.

Reunion organiser and

former school captain Megan Smith said most people hadn’t changed too much since leaving high school.

“Everyone’s obviously grown and become a bit more worldlier after 20 years, but it is nice that

underlying is the same people and personalities,” she said.

“We shared some great life experiences that have probably been part of the reason that we have come back together to remember

where we came from.”

The reunion, which was held in December, was the first time the group had formally got together since finishing school.

Megan told News Of The Area she was hoping there would be many more to come.

“We weren’t able to contact everyone which is a bit of a shame, so I’m hoping that the reunion might ignite a regular thing,” she said.

“Hopefully next time we can spread that a bit broader and connect with everyone who had been part of our year group at some stage from Kindergarten through to Year 12.”

Megan said kicking off the reunion was in part an effort to build a school alumni community.

“I hope that in time we can develop a community of exstudents who can give back to, and assist in inspiring and influencing the choices and paths of current and future students,” she said.

“One thing that surprised me was a discussion around other reunions, perhaps there have been some but not to the knowledge of those of us there.”

Megan said she was hoping the recent reunion would start the ball rolling on similar events.

What happened to Winda Woppa?

In some years past you have published in the paper the route Santa will be taking and if that had been done we might have known he was not coming down and we could have taken the kids to a point to connect with him.

Would very much appreciate what you can do. Many thanks.

Ray Iddon Winda Woppa

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New Year welcomed with a bang

By Daniel SAHYOUN

THERE were celebrations around the entire Myall Coast region last weekend as 2016 was farewelled and the New Year began.

A slight drizzle of rain didn’t dampen festive spirits with large crowds flocking to venues throughout the area.

Live music at the clubs kept the masses entertained ensuring the festivities continued into the early hours of 2017.

Flashing lights and sparkling hats were popular party accessories while many of the younger crowd at Karuah RSL Club proudly displayed their freshly painted faces.

The family friendly celebrations at Tea Gardens Country Club went off with a bang as more than 500 people enjoyed the spectacular fireworks display.

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Staff at the club said they were very pleased to see so many local and visiting families enjoying the celebrations.

“It’s great to see such a good turnout with whole families coming along to celebrate the year that was and ring in the new year,” they said.

Further north, revellers at Bulahdelah Bowling Club danced the night away as they counted down the final moments of 2016.

Staff member Rose Wilson told News Of The Area the great atmosphere created by the lively crowd ensured 2017 was welcomed in style.

“Everyone’s happy and enjoying themselves and in high spirits going into the new year,” she said.

As 2017 kicked off, wishes of good health and happiness for the year ahead were shared.

APPY NEW YEAR: Ruby Ann and Alexander H Stewart celebrate at Karuah RSL Club.

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NTERTAINMENT: Montana and Utah E Edgerton enjoy the live music at Tea Gardens Country Club.

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My New Year’s Resolution New Year welcomed with a bang

Roger Johnson: Hawks Nest

Adam Guthrie: Bulahdelah

Sam Thurlow: Karuah

I would like to do more exercise and not drink any alcohol.

I’ve recently given up, but I hope to moderate it in 2017.

I want to lose weight. I’ve said the same thing for 10 years, but this year I want to stop lying about it.

I would like to spend more time with my friends and family in the new year.

Abbie, Ashley, Oliver, Aleesha and Scarlet Ray: Bulahdelah

Angela Lyall: Hawks Nest

Peter Fidden: Karuah

In the new year, we would like to have more family adventures in the great outdoors.

I would simply like to eat less chocolate.

I don’t have a resolution for myself, but I simply want world peace.

Charlie Garemyn: Bulahdelah

Karen Tunbridge: Tea Gardens

Jess Watling: Bulahdelah

I want to try and be better at drawing so I can draw as good as my sister Taylor.

In the new year, I would like to do more exercise and go on a diet.

In 2017, I want to win lotto so I can be rich and enjoy life to the fullest.

Janna Anderson: Bulahdelah

Jessica Harris: Tea Gardens

Robyn Lewis: Karuah

I want to earn more money, lose some Christmas weight and be happy.

I would like to engage the community more through the Chamber of Commerce and I would also like to recruit more members for it.

I would like to continue my weight loss by losing another 5kgs in the new year.

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Not all Old Fogies BOWLING Karuah RSL Men’s Bowls Club

By Trevor DAVIES I HAD the opportunity again today to witness the biased negative perception pushed in some media outlets regarding the sport of lawn bowls.

It almost seems as though some media outlets, which are supposed to communicate the full spectrum of the world to their users, have defaulted to a black and white view of our sport and that is that only very old people play it.

Perceptions and preconceptions can be comforting in their familiarity.

They can convince those who hold them of their clear understanding of the topics that their perception or preconceptions are about.

Examples – well we all know that more money is always good.

Beautiful people are always happy.

Bad things only happen to bad people. Politicians are always dodgy and uncaring about the common person and lawn bowlers are all doddering old Fogies. In fact, the thinkers of the world of course know that “the pursuit of money can be the root of all evil”, beautiful people can be as unhappy as anyone else, bad things can and do happen to good people, there are some honest and caring pollies who do care about you and me AND that there

are many great young lawn bowlers.

The Bowling sport has many young champions and the Australian teams who recently cleaned up in the world championships were all under 40 with many in their 20s.

The present Australian national men’s singles Club Champion is 16 years old. Karuah’s present men’s club singles champion is a younger bowler and our club has generated some wonderful younger bowlers at least one of whom has gone on to national and international glory. So, perceptions are not always accurate.

Do you enjoy the company of others? Do you presently play a competitive sport?

Are you a competitive person, and are you between 10 and 80 years of age? Depending on your answers, perhaps you should challenge the

No need for speed AN increase in motorists speeding along Kingfisher Avenue in Hawks Nest has prompted a request for police to enforce the 50km/h speed limit.

Figures recently released by

MidCoast Council show a top speed of 150.9km/h was recorded 50 metres east of the Singing Bridge during a two-week period in November.

The figures also indicate that

the average speed of motorists during the same period was more than 7 km/h above the speed limit.

When compared to data collected in June 2016, the recent figures indicate an increase in the speed travelled by motorists on the road.

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popular misconceptions and have a go at lawn bowls.

Interestingly and again, against all perceptions, more and more people of all ages are actually now giving bowls a try. Many are doing it via organised social functions known as “barefoot bowls”, but it’s also possible to give the sport a try as an individual or a couple or as a family. Our club at Karuah offers free introductory sessions for those wanting to test their talents at this easy to play but skilful sport. From mid January, Sunday morning social bowls will offer free introductory sessions and a chance to play in a social game. It’s a great game for couples and families allowing a sporting pursuit that can be played together.

Our club resumes Tuesday and Thursday mixed social competitions as well as Sunday morning bowls (and breakfast) and we will be Investigation Kumar Kuruppu tabled the figures at the December meeting of the Local Traffic Committee.

The committee recommended that police be requested to undertake enforcement of Kingfisher Avenue in an effort to reduce the speed of road users.

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Jasminda will be responding to questions from our three News Of The Area papers on a rotating basis.Send your concerns to Jasminda care of edit@mcnota.com.au and include your title, initials and suburb.

My in-laws came over for Christmas lunch and they are still here! How do I get rid of them?

Mr GJ, Nelson Bay Oh, GJ, I feel your pain.

It’s the coastal factor. Have you seen holiday rental prices in the Bay? I once had a visitor who hung around the house for two years. I ended up marrying him for a host of reasons that may or may not have included lust, tax benefits and mechanical aptitude. But enough of that, let’s get to the task at hand. You don’t have in-laws visiting, you have outlaws intruding. When you give something its correct title, it is easier to navigate.

Christmas lunch? That is so last year. I do not mean that in a rhetorical sense, my dear man. According to the Chinese Zodiac, which is as good a place as any

to gain insight, 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. Now, I’m not sure you’ve spent much time with roosters, but thankfully I have. It is the rooster that you need to start impersonating if you want your ‘guests’ to leave.

Crow from the time the sun rises. Crow about any old thing. Poke your chest out and do it loudly and proudly. Screech about the old-person underwear hanging on your shower rail.

Cock-a-doodle-do about the mounting food bill. Squawk about the cricket that’s been on 24/7. Keep at it, GJ, and those outlaws will get the message and waddle out of your lounge room and back down the expressway.

Then things will be back to normal. Just you and your wife and the usual hen-pecking.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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COME and meet some of the locals at Galleries in the Gardens summer celebration “Summer Cooler”on Friday 13 January.

Enjoy a delightful complimentary drink and nibbles while browsing the evening art display at Tea Gardens Hotel.

Held in the outdoor exhibition space at the Hotel overlooking the river, the evening begins at 5pm and runs until 7pm.

It is a great opportunity to view the artists’ latest works, sip a drink while

watching for the dolphins coming up the river and meet new people or old friends and the artists.

Galleries in the Gardens, a local artists group, has become well known for artworks around town.

Much of their art hangs in local homes and has also been purchased by visitors.

Renowned for their exhibitions and community events, Galleries in the Gardens artists work in a variety of mediums including

acrylics, water colours and oils.

Gallery in the Gardens sculptors also turn out some decorative pieces and the print makers continue to develop and change their work.

It is a great night out, so come and join fellow art enthusiasts and perhaps book a table at the hotel for dinner afterwards.

The exhibition continues from 9am until 3pm on Saturday 14. The artists look forward to welcoming you.

TWO people were taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition following a collision between a car and a truck south of Bulahdelah.

Police report the truck was travelling northbound on the Pacific Highway at about 1.00am on 31

December when it collided with the rear of a car driving in the same lane.

The collision resulted in both vehicles veering off the highway and into the bush.

The driver and passenger of the car were transported to hospital

in a serious but stable condition.

Police report the truck was travelling at a speed of approximately 80 km/h at the time of the crash.

Police inquiries into the cause of the collision are continuing.

Truck crashes into car

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starting club championships and forming mid week and weekend pennant teams in the coming few weeks. If you would like to have a try and participate in this great sport (for ALL ages), now is the perfect time, give us a ring at the club.

So, perceptions can be wrong, but, mind you – this week I watched a story on morning news TV that told how it was now possible for many more people to live to be 100!

One of the things suggested to help in this was to engage in a steady but non-exhausting exercise regime.

At this stage they showed some stock footage of some older lawn bowlers. Rather than being frustrated at this usual misconception regarding bowlers, I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe, just maybe, bowling is the secret to living a longer life. See you at Karuah.

Unhappy Visitors OPINION Dear News Of The Area,

I rented an apartment in Beach Road, Hawks Nest for the Christmas Week for members of my family. $2000 per week in peak time in a desirable location is to be expected. What is not to be expected for that amount of money, nor should be tolerated, is a filthy, cobweb ridden apartment with basic amenities and broken fixtures.

Also unacceptable is a defensive and unhelpful response to what are legitimate complaints.

This is not the way I believe our beautiful area should be sold.

It is up to the agents to ensure that owners charge rents appropriate to the properties and not look upon this period as an opportunity to price gouge.

Helen Watkins Hawks Nest

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Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club

By Luke BOYD THURSDAY, January 19, 2017 will be the first round of social golf for the new year. Don't miss out.

The last social club twilight golf round occurred on the 22 December 2016.The winner for the afternoon of nine holes of golf was Garth Allen, scoring 22 points.

The twilight golf runner-up was Mick Rumble, scoring 19 points.

The nearest to the pin competition winner was Garth Allen. Great Golf.

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Across: 1. Acid, 4. Billets, 8. Ewes, 9. Tier, 10. Circles, 12. Irks, 13. Rim, 14. Rebel, 16. Caverns, 19. Singlet, 22.

Blink, 25. One, 26. Ices, 27. Essence, 28. Hoot, 29. Erse, 30. Crusade, 31. Died.

Down: 2. Crimea, 3. Deride, 4. Beckons, 5. Isis, 6. Lucre, 7. Theme, 11. Libel, 15. Lot, 16. Cab, 17. Veins, 18.

Sincere, 20. Gashed, 21. Expose, 23. Loser, 24. Needs, 26. Iced.

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Token, 25. Pen, 26. Camp, 27.

Meddles, 28. Inch, 29. Dean, 30. Waddled, 31. Gulp.

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Dot, 17. Faked, 18. Greased, 20. Gaping, 21. Rascal, 23.

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By Luke BOYD THURSDAY 22 December 2016 played host to the latest social darts evening.

The mixed doubles winners were Darren Rapley and Trevor Peirson.

The mixed doubles runners-up for the social darts evening were David Bills and Shannon Bills.

The ladies’ highest score competition winner was Mary Britton, achieving 94 points.

The men's highest score competition winner was Levi Peters, achieving 121 points. Great Darts.

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AREFOOT BOWLS: Jake Graham, Justin B Robards, Darren “Bushy” Carrall and Mary-Anne Cashman-Hutley enjoy the social evening.

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depends on how many people sign up each week,” he said.

“Sometimes we’ve had 25 bowlers and some weeks we’ve had over 40.”

The bowlers pay $5 each to register for the social games which is then returned in prize money at the end of the evening.

The social barefoot bowls evening is held each Wednesday at Bulahdelah Bowling Club.

Registration opens from 5.00pm with play commencing at 5.30pm.

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Business for sale BAKERY/cafe Tea Gardens. New fitout New equipment.

Very busy. Great opportunity POA 0407787384 Amanda

For Sale

For Sale

Beautifully Restored Classic Beale Pianola

Sold with around 100 Mastertouch pianola rolls

For Sale 100 LP’s Original sleeves. Plus 30 EP’s & covers. $100 take the lot. 0408 239 842

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

Delivery can be arrange from Shoal Bay at cost Enquire with Frank 0412 366 567 BODY Expert 2000 LCD Body Massage System $45 49972317.

Sewing Machine – Model D 250e L SO cond. $75 in very good ono. PH: 49972442

8 SEAT dining table

CAMERA tripod, telescopic, Weifeng, never used, in-built level, $50 4981 7523

ACCOCO French Brown Smoked Glass Dinnerware 10pc setting with extras $70.

Phone 02 49972523

ANTIQUE Dressing table, Side mirrors, $200. Ph 49829578 or 0401240271

BEER Fridge. Older type, good worker $70 0417787215

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

BMX boys BMX bikes (2) $50 each.

Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay

GUITAR Ibanez AS153. Brand new.

Professional Semi Accoustic. $1,350.

0413046858 KAYAKS (2) FeelFree $350 each. Good cond 49973429

KITE Surfer, Naish.

Kite with harness & directional board.

Used once. $1500 Ph 0402290498

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

49972442

LOUNGE. 2 seater lounge, VGC $80.

Tel: 02 4981 4454

CHILDCARE folding cot, with extra mattress, excellent condition $50, 0249829334 ELECTROLUX dishwasher $50 works ok 0408500164

LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition.

Phone 49813784

OLD Wash stand.

2 door Kelvinator LD Cyclic O new , 300Ltr, defrost.SAs $140. 0417787215

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

GOLF Clubs, Rapier Responce, over size & cavity balance system RH golf clubs, 1 - 3 Metal Woods, 3 - SW Clubs, all with regular flex Graphite Shafts. All in good cond. $140ono Ph 0419245757

OUTDOOR Setting 5pc Green Aluminium. Bar Height Round Glass Top Table and 4 chairs.

Table diam 108cm H. 95cm Chairs H 113cmW 61cmD 78cm. $120ono ph 0427642075

FRIDGE

BILLABONG 3 piece lounge suite, in ex cond. Solid timber frames. $580ono. Ph 0437 878 155

GIANT Road racing bike full carbon Men’s medium like new condition $700 negotiable Paul 0414690791

BROTHER

30% OFF All paper craft items. Punches, Dies,Cardstocks, Ribbons. 49191352 1400cm square, 8 seats all cushioned, 1 with small tear. Solid wood, great condition $250. Ph 0431 879857

PACKING boxes std 11 Book 1 box. $60 lot. Pick Salamander Bay. 0402 224906

22 TV up Ph

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

Singles $10 each.

Ring 4997 0051 for list.

Garage Sale SAT 7th January, 2017, 1/3 Coupland Avenue, Tea Gardens, household goods and a variety of tools, all must go.

8.00am to 12 noon.

For Sale

CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134 POTTED Plants Ph 49972317.

QUEEN size bed haead wood. Exc cond. $50. 4981 7523 RUNNING shoes with studs and wrench.

As new cond. 31cm $20.49829526 SAFE n Sound. Baby car capsule, exc cond, $40. 4981 7523 SHELLEY tea set (15 piece) best offer over $500. Shelley Coffee set (15 piece), best offer over $350. (Old Ireland) 49844557 SIMPSON 2 door fridge freezer 900x700x1800 $350 ono 0411551091 SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 SPA 2mx1.8m timber LD Good surround & cover.

SO cond. $250.4982 8155 TABLE 100% Bargain $50. Glass Top Dining Tble. 6 High Back (black) chairs.Bought from Harvey Norman.

0404610803

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Items

Caravans

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TRAVEL Cot Folding steel craft good cond. $40 49822475

FOLDING Aluminium trailer. ramps. M/c or ATV pair $220.

Magma marine Bbq. Suit RV, van or boat $125.

Motorcycle transport stand for shed or trailer New $30. Rope 50m x 18mm nylon $120 0408239842

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

ANTIQUE silver & porcelain, old windup watches, fountain pens/pencils, anything old & interesting.

Ph: Ron & Annette 0408967747

TWO door Fisher & Paykal dishwasher 0418 665 511 TV Cabinet 2100mm l x 580mm w 1350mm h.

Timber. Ph 49972317.

WARDROBES Two childrens white wardrobes $50 each.

Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay WOODEN toys (lge), 10 semi trailers, 3 tractors, 1 train, 3 rocking horses, Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

Items BEACH umberella $14.

Coffee Machine almost new $50. 2 pottery tubs 57cm h with plants $55 each. Large pot 62cm h with plants $40 each.

Persian floor rug $60 165cmx120cm Ph 49828787.

DINING Table & 8 Green Velvet Covered Chairs very good condition $250. 2 Tan Leather & Chrome Chairs $50.

Burnt orange velvet covered Ottoman with storage $50. Moran 3-seater black leather Chesterfield, very good condition $1000. Burnt orange velvet covered chaise longue very good condition $300.

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

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hitch. Toyota LD brand.

SO As new.

Bargain $260.

4984 6137

Public Notices Machinery

WORKSHOPS

Motorbikes YAMAHA XJ 600S ‘94. 9000klms.

LD Unreg.

SO $900 0429380101

2001 Regent Cruiser pop top. 17’6 single beds, 200W solar system, new awning, good condition $11,750 neg. 49971233

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

Detail on enquiry.

Reduced $10500.

0448237257

For January Learn to Read Tarot on 7 & 8 Jan. 14 & 15 Jan. $120.

Meditation Group on 10 Jan $20.

Develop Your Intuition on 12 Jan $50 Book a workshop 49804111 (after 6pm) or 0412721723 All workshops start at 10am. Conclude at approx 4pm.

TRACTOR Kubota

2007 Retreat Linderman 20foot.

11 months rego. with extras.

P.O.A. Ph 4997 2017

2001 Coromal excel 505. pop top 9/17 reg a/c dbl. bed vg cond $15750.

0429787822

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TOWING weight dist

L1802DT diesel.

Six (6) attachments.

Photos sent by email.

Price $9500ono. Call Phil 0418672321

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PLANT coast pigface white flower large leaf variety [carpobrotus] 0407275717

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TEA GARDENS WASTE TRANSFER STATION OPERATING TIMES

Tea Gardens Waste Transfer Station will be open each Saturday from 8am to 12pm from Sat 24 December 2016 - Sat 28 January 2017 inclusive.

Normal operating times are: Mondays and Wednesdays 12pm – 4pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8am – 12pm Sundays 12pm – 4.30pm For further information please contact Council’s Waste Management Services section on 6591 7353. Landfill disposal fees and other relevant forms can be found at www.midcoastcouncil.nsw.gov.au c

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Positions Vacant

TELESCOPE High powered. 2,500new will sell $300ono. Call Steve, 4997 1773

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Site. 2 bed, bathroom & toilet 365 days permanent. $80,000ono Island Leisure Village 0407943997

17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. Model 2001. 6mths Rego. $17500 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103

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4-METRE Aluminiun

oars & rollicks.

Exc D OL Corlette. tender. S $375.

49814854 KAWASAKI 550 Jet Ski with trailer, Stand up, $999 0403 684110

PRIDE Playmate 40hp. $1200. No rego.

0403684110 49971651 PROJECT Im too old to do. 5.7m savage surveyor with trailer.

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

ROWING single scull

with blades $750 0411551091 STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout.

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

TINNY Aluminium, new

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

TINNY

13 foot, Stressel hull. Oars, Rollicks, petrol tank + oil, 12HP Evenrude D motor. OL Tie down S cusion seats. mobile outboard trolley. $1350. 4997 1601

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4.5 ton Excavator Tipper Tractor Slasher Mulcher Bobcat 697 Markwell Back Rd, Markwell 2423 slashingservices@hotmail.com www.slashingservices.com.au

ABN 90 639 121 517

FALCON wagon 2007 Rego Dec 16 190,000 km,$4,500.

Ph 4981 1596 FORD Ranger XLT 2007 4 x 4 dual cab, canopy 10/17 rego, 3 litre turbo/ diesel, 127500K. All towing gear, excellent cond. $20,000 ono, 0407145366 PRADO 1996 $7,000, Ph 0414433262

Free WHEELCHAIRS (2) Glide, Free.

Call after 6pm 4982 7308 Salamander Bay FISHING rod on corner of Kingfisher Avenue & Tuloa Avenue, Thursday, 24 November.

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FENCING

BUILDERS Lic. No. 104749C

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2003 Audi convertable.

Auto. No rego. Runs well.

Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099

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

25hrs approx, only used in fresh water.

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

1995Toyota Landcruiser GXL Diesel 7 seater. 1 owner, service history, in ex orig cond, bull bar, tow bar, new a/c, shock absorber & tyres. Rego till July 2017. TSV833 $10,500 or best offer 0437878155

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BAREFOOT BOWLS: Allan Robards celebrates a good bowl.

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BAREFOOT BOWLS: Allan Freihaut bowling in the 12-end match.

MORE than 40 people took part in the barefoot social bowls evening held at Bulahdelah Bowling Club last Wednesday.

Laughter, lively encouragement and cheers constantly echoed around the greens during the 12-end match.

The teams were made up of players of all levels of ability and ranged in age from young adults to the young at heart.

Bowler Grant Bidgood said the weekly social bowls evening was all about having a good time.

“It’s not a competition, it’s a social event just for a bit of fun,” he said.

“The gameplay varies each week, it depends on how many people we get.”

Mr Bidgood said some weeks they have a team’s event and at other times they just play triples or pairs.

“We just play it by ear, it

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INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

Contact info:

Office 4997 0145

Fax: 4997 1397

Pro Shop 4997 0740 Courtesy Bus 4997 0145

HAWKS NEST GOLF CLUB SUNDAY RAFFLES & MEMBERS DRAW 00

. $250

On your members card to be won each Sunday.

Entry via swipe terminal voucher. Sell from 5.00pm, Drawn from 5.45pm.

BISTRO is OPEN 7 nights from 5pm, great specials every night.

WEEKLY RAFFLES Wednesday from 4.30pm, Friday from 5.30pm, Sunday from 5pm

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THURSDAY Nights 7:30pm start

Prize available at this Club only.

Members draw conducted on WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY, after the completion of the raffles.

CASH BINGO Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school holidays, eyes down at 5.30pm.

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