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Boost for Bulahdelah and Pindimar roads OVER $1-million in improvements to the road network in and around Bulahdelah and Pindimar have just been completed and Mid Coast Council will begin next month, on sealing a further onekilometre of Bombah Point Rd. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said $100,000 had been invested through the Federal Coalition Government’s Roads to Recovery programme, towards upgrade work in Prince Street and Jackson Street in Bulahdelah. “This work around Bulahdelah Bowling Club has involved the provision of new road pavement with a new bitumen surface and drainage works,” Dr

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Pindimar & Bulah Roads Dr Gillespie said a further $240,000 had been allocated to upgrade roads in Pindimar. “Council has also utilised the funds from our increasing investment in roads to construct new bitumen pavement surface and drainage works in Wood Street, Cook Street and Peace Parade in Pindimar,” Dr Gillespie said. Funding from the Federal Coalition Government’s Roads to Recovery Programme

FROM Page 1 Gillespie said. “Work will also begin in March to seal a further 1-kilometre section of Bombah Point Rd which will be completed the following month.” Dr Gillespie congratulated Mid Coast Council on the recently completed $665,000 upgrade of Wattley Hill Road at Bungwahl saying the project had seen the construction of a new bitumen road pavement improving safety.

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GET your engines running, Motorfest is about to hit Hawks Nest again on Saturday 10 March. The annual Community Aid Event is staged by the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club and attracts hundreds of vehicles and their proud owners, all out to impress at the Myall Sports Oval. As with past Motorfest events, motoring Clubs from

Newcastle, The Greater Hunter Region, Sydney Basin, Central Coast, Taree, Tuncurry/Forster, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Nelson Bay and the Port Macquarie area are expected to attend. “This wonderful and interesting day, where car enthusiasts display their treasured veteran, vintage, classic and unique vehicles and motorcycles, which are all

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By John SAHYOUN LIVING on a rural property at Markwell, Richelle Levy has learnt a thing or two about the agricultural industry. This could come in handy when the 24-yearold competes at the Zone 5 Final of The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition on Saturday. The confident Veterinary nurse, who is passionate about helping rural communities, said she is proud to be representing the Bulahdelah Show Society.

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“I think it is important to have someone from the Bulahdelah community involved in the competition: it is a great thing to support and shows that girls can get out and do things,” she said. “It is also a great opportunity to raise the profile of our community.” Fifteen girls from across the region will travel to Singleton for the weekend competition, with two progressing to the State

is provided to all local Government authorities to assist them maintain and upgrade their local roads. In the 2017-18 Budget, the Coalition Government confirmed its commitment to provide an additional $50 million on an ongoing basis to the Roads to Recovery Programme from 2019-20, to bring the annual allocation to $400 million across all Councils in Australia. Total funding for the programme from 2013-14 to 2020-21 is $4.4 billion. This is

in pristine condition, has become a popular event for the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest locality,” Secretary, Ross Anderson said. The event is now in its 16th year and there’s not only cars and bikes on show. It can be hungry, thirsty work checking out the vast exhibit so the ladies from the Red Cross will be there with cups of tea, coffee and homemade cakes, biscuits and scones. The Rural Bush Fire

final at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in April. The girls will be judged on their confidence, ambition and goals, rural knowledge and community involvement. Bulahdelah Show Society President Gary Gooch said the prestigious competition is about finding a young female Ambassador for rural NSW and the

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Brigade will be manning the barbecue catering the sausage sizzle and the local Surf Club will be serving cold drinks. And if the motors are not enough, well-known local band “Driftwood” will provide some added entertainment. There are also raffles to be won and Awards to be announced. Vehicles will start arriving from 8.30 am with the official program kicking off at 10am. agricultural show movement. “It is not a beauty contest,” he said. “It is about girls who will act as good ambassadors for their communities and for rural issues.” The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition is a Statewide program run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.

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THE start of the NRL Footie season is just around the corner, and last week students at Tea Gardens Public School were treated to a visit from two First Grade Players from the Newcastle Knights. It’s all part of the “School Blitz” which see players visit almost three thousand children

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to promote Rugby League and deliver a message of well being, belonging, nutrition and respect. ‘’It was great to be able to take part in the School Blitz,” the Knight’s Jacob Saifiti said. “As a Group we got to visit more than 20 schools this week, which shows just how important it is to us as a playing Group to give back to the community.” The students are also encouraged to sign up to play with their local Clubs and to become Red and Blue members in season 2018. Luke Lawrence, an NRL Game Development Officer, said “We are really appreciative of the great work that the Newcastle Knights are doing in the community”. “We are hoping to have many boys and girls register for their local Junior League Club the Myall River Hawks”. “It is great to have players such as Jacob and Christian Hazard share their experience with the students of Tea Gardens Public School and show the importance of living a healthy lifestyle”. For more information on the Junior Hawks email myallriverhawks@hotmail.com or phone 0417 226 619 or 0427 829 393.

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BULAHDELAH Central School has welcomed its 2018 Primary student leaders who have officially taken up their new positions. Following a tough selection process, Sasha Middleton and Ruby Plummer were announced as the Primary School Captains and Chanai Jenner and Nate Redman as Vice-Captains. Ruby said being elected to the position is a dream come true. “I have wanted to be a Captain ever since I started Kindy,” she said. “I hope to be a good role model and I am looking forward

to helping make sure the school continues to be a great place to learn.” The young leaders’ new duties include leading morning assemblies, being involved in the Kindy Buddy Program and taking part in the Student Representative Council. They will also represent the school in the wider community throughout the year. Sasha said the role is all about setting a good example and helping others. “It will be a great experience and will help build our confidence and leadership skills,” she said. “It is a big responsibility and we will all play a part in promoting the school values.” The process to elect the

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Councillors Counselled BRINGING together 11 Councillors to harmoniously represent the entire MidCoast region after the forced merger was always going to be a challenge. With recent claims of “grandstanding” and “point scoring” by some Councillors, it appears that cracks have formed amongst the ranks. A session with a Resolution Facilitator recently hosted by Council may be a step towards moving forward as a cohesive team. Acting in the General Manager position last week, MidCoast Director Paul De Szell said the facilitated session was organised to guide Councillors through decision-making processes. “The primary purpose was for Councillors to have a discussion around how they want to work together and build a foundation, that is based on trust and cohesion,

to ensure good outcomes for the community,” he said. “This is a standard and constructive practice for Councils following an election and particularly in Councils that were recently merged.” Signs of division were evident at the 16 January Extraordinary Meeting which failed to reach a quorum, and again at the following meeting where discussions became “heated” at times. Mr De Szell said Council has been faced with “some very important and difficult decisions over the past few months”. “Councillors have been having robust discussions to ensure the decisions being made are in the best interests of the community,” he said. News Of The Area has been informed that not all Councillors attended the facilitated session.

Summer Snaps By Margie TIERNEY ONE thing is for sure, the Myall Coast provides locals and tourists with an endless supply of photo

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capturing the area in all its glory. Café Manager Michelle Dand said, “The ‘snap and share’ online competition is designed to bring the community together and share memories of favourite summer moments or get creative to capture an

‘Endless Summer’. “Hawks Nest is renowned for its beautiful beaches and amazing summer lifestyle,” Michelle said. “We hope everyone gets creative and posts their favourite photo on our Facebook page: it’s a bit of summer fun” she added.

To enter, simply upload a photo to The Nest Cafe or Lovey’s Grocers IGA Hawks Nest Facebook page or competition posts. And you can enter more than once. The prizes include a $100 IGA gift card awarded to Best Photo and a $50 The

Nest Cafe voucher for the People’s Choice Award. The competition closes Wednesday 28 February and winners will be announced on The Nest Cafe and Lovey’s Grocers IGA Hawks Nest Facebook pages on Friday 2 March.

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When Bulahdelah Library relocated to the Rural Transaction Centre (RTC) last year, the advice from MidCoast Council was simply to use it or lose it.

WHEN Bulahdelah Library relocated to the Rural Transaction Centre (RTC) last year, the advice from MidCoast Council was simply to use it or lose it. And according to the latest figures from Council, that’s exactly what the community has done. Borrowing rates have soared, increasing by almost 40 percent over the last 12 months, and membership continues to grow. RTC staff, who are ably assisted by a dedicated band of volunteers, say this is a direct result of greater community involvement. “We have a lot of people come in to use the facility each day, and new members sign up each week,” staff member Pat Tate said.

“This gives us confidence that the Library remains an important service for our community.” The Library stocks over 3,500 items for loan, including an extensive range of fiction, non-fiction and large print books, magazines, DVDs and CDs. Pat said stock is rotated regularly between the 11 MidCoast Libraries, ensuring there are always plenty of new titles on the shelves. But just 12 months ago, Bulahdelah had the lowest borrowing rates in the region and was set to close. In a bid to maintain the service, Council agreed to move the Library to the RTC for a 12-month trial, with performance indicators set to determine the success.

The recent review of Library usage shows borrowing rates are right on track, with hundreds of residents walking through the doors in 2017 and collectively checking out 5,915 items. With a large bank of computers available for use, the Library also helped countless members connect online. While these trends are positive, the figures show the number of active members falls slightly short of the target set by Council. Pat said the Library is looking forward to continuing to build membership in the coming months to ensure the service is maintained in 2018 and beyond.

Sand Transfer Delay

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RESIDENTS in Winda Woppa will have to wait a bit longer for the much anticipated sand transfer system to get up and running with reports it won’t happen before October 2018. “While the Tender for construction is now closed, we have not heard anything regarding who won the tender and when work on the construction may begin,” Patricia Garrard from the Winda Woppa Association

on the end of Winda Woppa about end March, by which time the Little Tern hatchlings are expected to have left.” The Aboriginal Land Council of the Worimi people has agreed to the transfer of sand from Jacabba to Jimmy’s Beach should another major weather event. In the wake of last month’s big storms, Council trucked sand on to Jimmy’s but there’s but no further action since January 25.

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said. “The MidCoast Councillors are yet to endorse both the Tender and the expenditure of funds to enable the ultimate construction of the Sand Transfer System.” “A presentation will be made at their meeting on February 28 February together with the proposal to accept the preferred tenderer.” “Council has also reiterated that they expect to gain access to the sand stock

WORLD Day of Prayer is a global Ecumenical movement of prayer and prayerful action. It has a long history beginning in the 19th Century and involves people in an annual common day of Prayer in over 170 countries on the first Friday of March. Each year’s worship has a special theme: this year’s being prepared by an Ecumenical committee in a different country. In this way those who take part in the services come to know people of other countries, cultures and languages and have the

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opportunity to appreciate the joys, concerns and needs of other particular peoples. In 2018 that prayerful support will be directed at the 540,000 inhabitants of the Republic of Suriname, on the north-eastern coast of South America. Despite a history steeped in slavery and political coups, this tiny nation has achieved remarkable progress since its Independence in 1975. Suriname enjoys multiethnicity and biodiversity, freedom of religion, free primary and secondary education, and free medical care for children and seniors. Local men and women

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are invited to join in prayer for the needs of Suriname and its people at the World Day of Prayer service, Friday 2nd March 1.30pm St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Witt Street Tea Gardens, where each of our Churches will participate in this annual colourful and exciting service with the theme: “All Creation is Good”. The Bulahdelah Service will be held on the 2nd of March at the Uniting Church at 7pm. Meredyth Rae will be speaking. Meredyth Rae Bulahdelah

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These concerts are cabaret style tables, and are held on the third Thursday encouraged to sing along if I WENT to this year’s first of each month at the Tea you wish to. Some people performance of Live! Live! Gardens Baptist Church Hall, get up and dance. We had a Live! last week, and it was starting at 2PM and ending at great Barn Dance last week just like coming home to 4PM. They are NOT church which shook away a few loved ones after a long trip services. cobwebs and brought back away. The music is secular, some good memories. As people came all the stuff we listened to through the door, it was on the radio when we were Rockin’ Robin (Petros) beautiful to see the way growing up. You sit at little Tea Gardens they greeted each other after the three month break since the Christmas show last November (see photo). I’ve been going to these free concerts for a couple of years now, and over that time I’ve witnessed people who were strangers become good friends. And this is why people come. It’s not just for the music, although the music is always great, taking us back to those happy days when we were young as well as young at heart. People come because they experience the warmth of caring friendship, and engage in meaningful q New Start playing at Live! Live! conversation over the free Live! November 2017 afternoon tea.

Dear Mrs LK, Groovin’ the Moo sounds pretty placid. When I say those words I imagine a small group of happy hippies in their 60s, blissed out in a meadow with some cows, a flute and a tambourine. They are singing songs such as Sounds of Silence and California Dreamin’. Maybe they are smoking some cow dung, but that’s about as radical as it gets. They can’t cause too much mischief because they keep tripping over their flares and falling over. As the sun sets, they sit in a circle singing Kumbaya and drinking kombucha. Of course if that was the reality of Groovin’ the Moo, your 14-year-old daughter wouldn’t want to attend. So think about what she would like to attend. I’d imagine it would be an event with hundreds of young people full of euphoria listening to suggestive lyrics, making sweaty human pyramids, moshing and getting lit (I’m not sure what getting lit is, but it can’t be good thing). The positive in all of this is that these events are well organised with lots of security. There will also be a whole lot of parents, just like you, Mrs LK, who will attend the event wearing some sort of camouflage to spy on your offspring to make sure they are safe. And the 14-year-old kids will be thinking: What are all these hippy has-beens doing at our event? Didn’t they get over all of this at Woodstock? Why are they gate crashing? And now they are dancing! And now they are moshing! And now they are getting lit! Aaaaaargh, Sebastian, is that your father dancing with my mother to Grinspoon? Oh my God, she’s getting up on his shoulders. My eyes are burning with embarrassment. Let’s get out of here and watch a movie. This is so hideous. Carpe diem, Jasminda

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Muree Golf Club

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Friday 23/02/2018

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Plough Inn

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Hawks Nest Golf Club

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Sunday afternoon concert

Trevor told News Of The Area, “Over the past few years 95% of my work has been overseas, USA, South Africa, South East Asia, Japan and the South Pacific and many other places in between, but it’s always so good to get back to,

what in my opinion is the best place in the world - Australia.” “I am really looking forward to a great afternoon and concert at Bulahdelah this weekend, and looking forward to seeing lots of new faces there.”

records of the same name. His concert features songs and stories that capture the PACK the picnic rug and essence of our great country, folding chairs, and plan a trip with some brand new songs this Sunday for a relaxing and lots of old favourites. afternoon of music in The event is completely picturesque Bulahdelah. free, and the 1st Bulahdelah Please support the advertisers within the News Of The Area Scout Group will be there serving food in the form of a sausage sizzle, with all proceeds going back to the Scout Group and The War Memorial Trust. Trevor is a fascinating Check out our Fundraising fellow, who has travelled Campaign for Primary Schools. the world, working in a Your School could win $1000 variety of different fields and experiencing a colourful life from us. Check the details at: full of exciting adventures. He has won two Golden Guitars at Tamworth and collectandwin.com.au travelled all over the world performing concerts. Trevor now lives on a 70 acre farm surrounded by National Park in Bulahdelah NSW with wife Maya, 17 q Trevor Knight is ready Arabian Horses, 2 donkeys, for a great Sunday afternoon 1 goat, 10 chickens and in Bulahdelah. Area Specialist Forbreeding Property Sales – Lisa Coburn 0499 172 753 Whippet dogs. By Rachael VAUGHAN

Trevor Knight, a two-time Golden Guitar Award winner, Is booked in to provide a free family concert from 4pm on Sunday 25 February at the War Memorial Trust Hall and Garden, opposite Wade Park,

Crawford Street. The concert, entitled ‘Sing Australia’ is a concert Trevor has performed many times around the world and features many of the songs from his new CD with SONY

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Hawks Nest Bridge Club By Linda CONROY MONDAY 5 February N/S 1. Liz Caro & Trish Thatcher 2. Jo & John Younghusband 3. Bill Taylor & Marcia Dane E/W 1. Jeanette Whalan & Carol Richards 2. Bea Treharne & Sue Matheson 3. Pamela & Forde Leathley

(visitors) Handicap – Jeanette Whalan & Carol Richards Friday 9 February N/S 1. Mike Parfait & Trish Thatcher 2. Jo & John Younghusband 3. Liz Caro & Jim Thatcher E/W 1. Michael & Louise Brassil (visitors) 2. Eric & Naomi White 3. Bette Caunt & Neryl Grehan Handicap – Bette Caunt & Neryl Grehan Monday 12 February N/S 1. Bill Taylor & Marcia Dane 2. Christina LaPonder & Sue Donohue 3. Chez Rands &

Myall Coast Vets Stableford GOLF Myall Coast Vets By TONY SMITH MYALL Coast Vets Stableford. 15/2/2018. A Grade. 1. David Potts 42 2. Mike Forte 40 3. Dusan Kuzmic 39 c/b 4. Bill Vandenberg 39 5. Colin J Clinch 38 c/b B Grade.

1. Tony Danks 40 2. Rodney Austin 39 c/b 3. Alec Balaschow 39 4. Ken Warren 38 c/b 5. Paul Fordy 38 c/b C Grade. 1. Peter Ham 41 2. Barrie Newton 40

q A Grade Winner David Potts

Update for Women’s Bowls Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club By Lynda RICHARDS NOTHING to report about results from social bowls played as numbers down due to weather, Pennant season, holidays and unfortunately ill health. Nine keen bowlers had a “roll up” on Tuesday. No play on Thursday. On Tuesday 13th February our Grade 2 Pennant teams played at home. Both teams scoring convincing wins against Heaton Birmingham Gardens. This win added 5 points to their Master Board giving them a total of 15, 2nd place in their section. At this point Soldiers Point (Blue) leading on 18 points, Heaton Birmingham Gardens in 3rd place with 14 and Lemon Tree Passage on 3. Grade 4 teams played away at Heaton Birmingham with a win and a loss here the 4’s just added 1 point to their

tally. Master Board scores Stockton (Blue) 18, Tea Gardens 16, Heaton Birmingham Gardens 15 and Soldiers Point (Blue) 6. All bowlers/supporters knew Thursday would be a challenging day for our Pennant teams. Both Grades in 2nd place in their section. Thursday 15th February: Showdown, last chance to make the sectional finals. Our Grade 2 team v Soldiers Point (Blue), leaders of their section. Soldiers Point playing “on home turf”. Great bowling by both our teams resulted in 4 points added to our tally and just 1 point to the Soldiers Point side. The downside being that Heaton Birmingham Gardens defeated Lemon Tree Passage and gained the maximum 5 points. In doing so, the result 3 teams in this section on 19 points. Unfortunately there is only one winner per section. On count back of ends won over all the games Soldiers Point (Blue) 46, TGWBC 38, Heaton Birmingham Gardens -2. Soldiers Point (Blue)

q Grade 2 Pennant: Karen Green, Sandra Leisemann, Pat Baker, Maynie Roberts, Kayelene Pearson, Lynne Green, Robyn Webster and Robyn Beaumont.

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Leslie Falla E/W 1. Bill Bridges & Glenn Conroy 2. Sue Bowen & Jean Glover 3. Laurice Chivers & Dawn Bridges Handicap – Sue Bowen & Jean Glover Friday 19 February N/S 1. Chez Rands & Leslie Falla 2. Elke Greenhalgh & Gary Melrose 3. Jim Thatcher & Jeanette Whalan E/W 1. Pamela & Forde Leathley (visitors) 2.Peter Parrett & Adrian Ryan 3. Wendy Haycock & Mike Forte Handicap - Chez Rands & Leslie Falla

3. Michael Ritchie 36 4. Brian A Johnson 35 c/b 5. 5 Mark Betar35 c/b NTP. 10th A. Graeme Bramley B. Pip Sullivan C. Michael Ritchie 16th A. Terry Hoolahan B. Ken Warren C. Peter Ham Balls To. A. 34 B. 32 c/b C. 28 c/b

q C Grade Winner Peter Ham.

BOWLING declared winners. Well done Grade 2, “so near and yet so far”. Grade 4 teams played at home against Stockton (Blue), who were leading us by just 2 points. Fortunately here one of our teams had a very good win and the other lost, thankfully by a much narrower margin than the 16 shots that they were losing by at one stage. Overall the Grade 4 team scored 4 points. Master Board score TGWBC 20, Stockton (Blue) 19. Heaton Birmingham Gardens 15 and Soldiers Point (Blue) 6. Result Tea Gardens Grade 4 team will represent our club at the post sectional final to be held on the 12th and 13th March. Good luck teams, bring home a flag. Thanks to all members of our club that helped out during this Pennant Season. Just to name a few, Umpires Pam Gilchrist, Kathie Rimmer and Karen McPhie. Controlling Body (most games), Dale Winter. Vice President Margaret Smith for everything you do. Sheril Johnson, Julie Kennedy and Ingrid Luck always there. Spectators/supporters that cheered us on. Apologies to anyone I have missed. Social bowls as usual every Tuesday and Thursday. Just a reminder, Sunday bowls, every Sunday. Open to all new, old, visitors anyone interested in bowling. Names submitted by 0900 Sunday, play commences 1000. Bowls, BBQ lunch and fun for $12.

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Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club By The JAFFA

14 February For some Valentine’s Day is normally associated with red roses and romance, for others it will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. I’m still trying hard to forget! Forty-six players braved the warm weather for 16 ends of Bowls today as the forecast was not favourable for the afternoon. The weather clock was used to ensure player safety and was frequently referred to throughout the morning. The winners on the day were Peter Cheney, Tom Short, Graham Kelly and an out of towner, Dennis Ashbridge They had a score of +32. The normal barrel and draw prizes were featured with the Myall Bistro voucher going to Pip Sullivan. Next Wednesday will see the return to Nominated Triples when both greens will be in play. The day will be dedicated to our past and long-term President Ken McKeown, who is heading off down the road to enjoy a well-earned retirement 16 February Friday Budget Open Pairs was played today and the 14 players were given the privilege to play on the grass green. After so long on the synthetic it was a little hard

q Ann Remment, Bette Saillard, Judi Polak, Kathy Stone and Julie Kennedy, enjoying a 5 minute break in Sunday Mixed Bowls. to get used to in association with the prevailing easterly playing its usual tricks. The green is nice and flat and true and the new “Tip Dwarf” grass a delight to play on. Col Saillard and Ken Devlin won the bragging rights for the day. 18 February Sunday Mixed bowls was well attended today with 24 players competing in hot weather tempered by the usual sea breeze. The winners were Vaughan Bryant, (one of our new recruits), David Ransome and Julie Kennedy. The Lucky Losers were Ann Remment, Rob Young and Gary Wynne. The ever reliable Barry Goode and John Atherton organised the lunch. Player comfort was the order of the day with players required to take mandatory, 5 minute, breaks and to drink plenty of liquids. The Country Club

is ordering the latest temperature/humidity monitoring device which will sound a warning when playing conditions become extreme. This will replace the somewhat antiquated system which requires knowledge of advanced mathematics and how to work out the “square root on the hypotenuse”. Beyond our feeble brains! In other news: The Club Minor Pairs are next on the club championship agenda with the draw now completed and with play commencing next weekend Saturday and Sunday 24-25 February. Currently there are 11 teams entered, a big improvement on last year where the competition was abandoned due to lack of entries. Nominations are being received for the Club Major Pairs Championship which will commence on Saturday 17 March.

Hawks Nest Vets Stableford GOLF

Hawks Nest Vets By TONY SMITH HAWKS Nest Vets. Stableford. 13/2/2018. Front 9 1. Graham Stuart 23 2. Bill Vandenberg 22 3. Richard Kemp 21 Vouchers to 17 C/b Back 9 1. David Brailey 22 2. Terry Hoolahan 21c/b 3. Ronald Wright 21 Vouchers to 16 c/b

NTP. A 3rd. John Reynolds 5th. . John Reynolds 10th. Mac Colville 10th. Sean Mullins 16th. David Brailey

B Des Patfield Richard Kempe Peter Newell Bob Reid

Bulahdelah Golf result Bulahdelah Golf Club By Allan BENSON

WEDNESDAY Golf 14/2/2018 winner B Gordon r/u T Stellema Wednesday poker - winner R Hansen r/u - J Gregory Thursday Vets Golf - winner D Brown

r/u B Bishop Saturday golf 16/2/2018 winner D Schlenert 70 net r/u M Moss 71 net Saturday jackpot - M Moss Chook Run - winner D Carroll r/u L Katona sunday 17/2/2018 Darts winner G Buck r/u D Carroll

Welcome to 2018 Ladies Hawks Nest Ladies Golf By Lorraine COLEMAN

Saturday Ladies 3-2-2018 - Stroke - 12 Players N.T.P- 10th Hole Y.Pittman Overall Winner K. Griffith 1. Rosarie Mullins 69 2. Gaye Gillard 76 Balls to: 81 c/b

WELCOME to the 2018 Ladies Golf. Results as follows Tuesday Ladies 30-1-2018 Open Day - Stableford - 74 Players A Grade 1. Cheryl Foster 35 c/b N.T.P- 5th Hole E. Gottwaltz 2. Ann Morris 35 c/b J. Ziebell 3. Trish Collins 35 J. Martin B Grade 1. Lorraine Coleman 36 2. Dianne Candy 33 3. Betty Clinch 32 C. Grade Balls to: 31 c/b 1. Dawn Skelton 33 2. Janet Merryweather 32 3. Maureen Ward 31

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Private Garden Unit 1/17 Kikarra Crescent Hawks Nest PRICE: $339,000

THIS two bedroom ground floor unit is in an ideal position, just a short walk to

Jimmy’s and Bennetts Beach. With a north east aspect, the Summer sea breezes cool the unit, while the warm Winter sun is caught through the glass sliding doors making the living areas light

and bright. Convenient to beaches, the shops, golf course and river, this is the perfect unit for holidays or permanent rental market. You may just want to keep it all for yourself

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- you will never know unless you look. For further information contact John Rumble at Hawks Nest First National Real Estate on (02) 49970262.

Elegance and Sophistication 56 Koonwarra Drive HAWKS NEST PRICE: P.O.A. THIS stunning property is situated in a quiet and private corner of beautiful Hawks Nest. With an abundance of privacy, this unique property has been designed with elegance and sophistication, the current owners bringing North Shore styling to Port Stephens within an exciting array of white’s and grey’s contrasting against the lushest of lawns and flowers offering colour explosions throughout the gardens and into vases inside.

The property is appealing as a holiday home, downstairs offering two separate rooms which are currently set up as guest accommodation, plus a second bathroom and laundry. Upstairs the appeal intensifies with gorgeous open plan living extending onto decked verandahs. A quaint kitchen offers two servery’s, both into the dining room and all weather verandah, enabling the chef to be included in all social activities. A hallway extends the back of the home with access to two good sized bedrooms, built in wardrobes and a lovely bathroom with bushland views. Summer

breezes naturally cool the home, a gas outlet is on offer for heating. A wonderful opportunity to secure a private home only minutes to the patrolled surf beach and still water bays on offer. Whilst Hawks Nest remains a peaceful, popular and perfect holiday destination, it is experiencing significant growth in the property market. Only two and a half hours to Sydney and 35 minutes to the International Airport at Newcastle. Contact Stuart Sinclair from Ray White Tea Gardens Hawks Nest for further information on 0488 133 998.

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Pool Value Family Home uncovered that younger generations are happy to pay extra for a property with a pool, with nearly half (47.7%) in the Generation Y demographic comfortable with spending up to an extra $20,000 compared to 31.6% who were 55 years and older. Reinforcing that younger people value pools more, less than one in three Generation Y respondents declared a pool added no value to a house, versus more than half of over 55 year olds. First National Hawks Nest principal John Rumble told News Of The Area, “A home with a pool is often the Australian dream but the investment return should be carefully analysed.” “With this in mind, it’s not entirely surprising that Australians living the cooler parts of the country don’t value pools as highly as those in warmer areas,” he said. “Pools remain the centre of family entertainment and fun in the summer months, which is no doubt why we see younger people ascribing more value to homes with pools than older generations,” Mr Rumble said.

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Renee is excited to be on board with a professional agency like Ray White and brings a wealth of experience to the successful team. With 25 years of service in the real estate industry Renee has seen the highs and lows of the market place, legislation changes and new rules and regulations within the industry. She has been involved in both sales and property management and Renee enjoys the challenges of maintaining the existing business and is striving to build her property management department. “We are actively seeking new rentals. Currently we have only one permanent letting available and the demand out there is strong” Renee comments. If you are considering renting out your investment then please call Renee on 4997 9022. She would be most happy to to talk to you regarding the management of your property.

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bathroom on this level, including a bathtub, shower and separate toilet. Downstairs there is a laundry with an additional WC and access to the outdoors. A double garage with drive through to the back garden and internal entry. Extras include, split system air conditioning, ceiling fans, a slow combustion stove, a combination of tiling and carpet. Step outside to the large level back garden, the block is just over 1000sqm, where you’ll find a “vintage” caravan – ready for you

SITUATED 50m or so from the waters at Pindimar, where you can swim, launch a kayak or fish. Enjoying the many activities living on the shores of Port Stephens offers, this is a property waiting for its family. Entry into a foyer and through to an open plan living and dining area. Windows let in lots of natural light, and the kitchen features shaker style cabinets and an island bench, plenty of storage, dishwasher, microwave, pendant lighting and a view to the back garden where you can watch the children play. There is also a screened North facing “Paradise Room” where you could enjoy meals at different times of the year. Upstairs there is an open plan family area with a balcony overlooking the garden & with some views to the water. This room is a perfect space – for whatever you need it to be. Media room, rumpus room, additional bedroom, games room – all you need here is your imagination. The master bedroom is a good size, with a walk through robe, and en-suite. Two further bedrooms, one with its own balcony. There is a family

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to update – making it a cozy studio or additional guest space. There is a gazebo – the perfect setting for BBQ’s after a few hours at the beach. There is a garden shed, transpiration septic, and a lovingly created garden including grape vines, citrus trees and fragrant jasmine and room for a veggie patch. All of this can be watered through the spear point system. Oh, and just one more thing. There is storage for the caravan or boat. This huge undercover carport would suit a large caravan or boat! There is room for all your “water sports toys” in this garden and the children too. For more information contact Century 21 Coastal Properties on 02 49972554.

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Funeral Notice COLLIN ROY HAMMOND Late of Blayney NSW, formerly of Tea Gardens. John and Wendy regret to advise of the passing of their father, Collin, on 14 February 2018, aged 75. He was also fond stepfather to George & Jill, Peter (Deceased), Mick, Ian & Robert (Nobby) Stewart & Lyn Barnes. It was Collin’s wish not to have a funeral service. He has been cremated. John, Julie & Charlotte, Andrea & Andrew along with Wendy, Carey and Amber, and the rest of the family thankyou for your thoughts at this sad time. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed.

Lost SILVER men’s bracelet. Engraved with Kurt.$100 reward Lost at the Bay. 0410454415

Wanted WANTED: CPAP – continuous Positive Airway Pressure Unit. Contact: - Les on 0427 273 653 WANTED: Extra large driza-bone Good condition 49841355

ANTIQUE bottles, furniture & collectibles plus 2 beach rods and ALVEY Reel. Phone: 02 4984 1198 ARCOROC French Brown Smoked Glass Dinnerware 10pc setting with extras. dishwasher safe. $50. Phone 02 49198139 BABY Love child seat, birth - 4yrs rear and forward facing, never used. July 2012 manufacture, $50 ono. Ph 0428291907

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GRAMOPHONE wind up, good working cond, needles available. $500. Phone 4997 0986

MOBILTY Scooter Pride Celebrity X, battery charger, rear D OL and front carry Sbag basket. $600. or near offer. 0414447820

TRAILER - box 6x4m No rust. Good cond. 1 cubic metre capacity $450 0417020839

ROUND timber antique. Table 740cm $200. Repco exercise bike $40. Four Toyota 6 stud split rims $120 for all. 0429485169 Nelson Bay

BUNK bed No mattresses Great condition Double bed on bottom, single on top, Black $250 ono, 0415 419 741 CHAIRS - 6x solid Timber. Good condition $10 each. Pine desk $30. 49970561 CAMPING - TENT 4 man. Centre pole, 2.6m2 $90. SWAG - double $60. Both as new. 49191121. 0428491076 Peter

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

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

INVERTER Pure Sine Wave 2200W-4400W LD Brand New SO Remote Controlled $220 ph 0421 070 159

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KEYBOARD Electronic Casio WK-1800 LD as new $250 Salamander Bay SO 4984 9347

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DINNER set willow pattern six places 49191637 $30 Soldiers Point

ELECTRIC Programmable Walker PROFORM 400C $500 ono Phone: John 02 4997 0435

ANTIQUE cedar d/ side table $150. 0423 309410

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EXERCISE equipment Magnetic rowing machine, exercise bench with leg extension weights plus barbell and hand weights $250 ono. Tea Gardens 49198161

CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au FLATTOP truck converstion to utility sides back and front $850 4997 0986 FREEZER for sale Westinghouse 6 drawer Very good cond.$299 49979783 after 12 noon FRONT door fly screen, heavy duty fancy shell motive, with key. $275 4997 0986 FULL set left hand golf D Clubs, 9 irons,3 OL woods Putter, S bag & buggy $100. 0427 162 769

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OAK Dining Table $190 Extension with 6 chairs Like new 0405 388 607 PLANT pots (13) large D 500mm OL size. S$8.00 each. 0422070333 PEARL mobility scooter, gd cond, very little use, new bat, dismantles, fit in medium size boot $1250 Ph 4997 0986 POOL table. Threequarter size, slate top 220 long 120 wide, excel cond $1500. 0404477158 PRIDE Go Go Elite Traveller motor scooter with hoist (suitable for 4WD vehicles). Recently serviced, both batteries replaced, new front basket and manual. $750 negotiable. Will separate hoist and scooter. Ph 0428291907 ROWING Skiff - Euro Single. Croker Blades VG cond, $1500 ono 0418716225

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

RUG beige in colour Brown with swirls 160x230 $100 New cond. 49191856

LOBSTER brooch. Yellow gold, diamonds and rubies. Val ued at $2950. Sell for $1800. 0405203113

SILVERWARE- cutlery, tea/coffee Sets and variety of cut glass items. Call/view for prices. 49819926

LOUNGE Cream 2 seater lounge $45 and single armchair $15 0427861227

SINGLE mattress, exc cond/ qual $30. 0488438868

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SOFA futon bed Bifold ouble bed size. Australian made, All timber with mattress. Very good cond. $120 49824131

LOUNGE suite dark blue leather 3seater and 2 armchairs in good cond. $500. Lg timber extendable 49820432 Salamander.

MACROB timber extension dining table and 6 leather chairs with 3 matching wall units and entertainment unit. $500. 0407283748 Text for photos CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au MATTRESS brand New king size King Koil half price LD $800. New inSO box ceramic Toilet with self closing Lid $100 49973298

SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 STEELCRAFT pram $100. Fr Newborn up Includes accessories & weather cover 0419618565 SURF Ski - Wave Master. Good condition very stable. Good in surf as well as calm/ choppy conditions. Includes paddle $375. 49822004 SWINGING metal entrance gates with latches $300 4997 0986 TIMBER dining suite $250 very good cond. Tea G/dns 49198091

TV corner unit timber As new $80 0418436856 TWO QB air mattresses and elec. pump $60 Ono for both 49841127 Nelson Bay TYRE on steel rim. Yokohama Geolander as new 215/70R/16 $75. ph 0416229166 UMBRELLA Shelta cantilever with canvas canopy. As new. $500 ono 49972359 WELDER Generator 14HP petrol motor electric start 200amp welder & leads 3.5kva 240V very good welder. $1500.00 email don@legges. id.au Ph. 0418845358 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

Items DRIVE socket set, 3/4 drive in ex cond. Sizes up to 2 inch & 150mm $60.00. Rotary Ozito Hammer drill 710W. VG cond. $50.00. 230mm Ozito Angle grinder only used once. $60.00. Full Oxy/ Acetylene Welding set. Less hoses. $100. Genuine reason for selling. Ph. 4982 4249 FREEDOM 2 and half seater, light grey sofa bed with inner spring mattress, very good condition. $300. Front load washing machine $120 Ph 0416 232 092 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

ONKYO 6 cd changer amplifyer and 2 speakers Sell as a set $100 Ono. Ryobi electric blower, Bosch electric drill w/ 2 chargeable batteries Also lots of tools & Electrical equipment. 49820432 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au PARROT cage large, $50. Chest of drawers macadamia wood $50. Queen side bed ensemble Good cond. $60. Recliner chair $30. 49844123 Nelson Bay

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SINGLE 2 Single bed and mattress $40. Electric recliner $350. Must sell. 49845586 SPEAKERS Logitech X220 $30. Oztrail swag double $250. Petrol or electric motor for canoe, Price negotiable for motor. 0428450925

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The AGM of the Bulahdelah Show Society Inc. will be held on the 12th March, 2018, in Shultz’s Shed at the Bulahdelah Showgrounds commencing at 7.30pm. Attendance is welcomed

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GRAHAMSTOWN ROAD TEMPORARY CLOSURE Due to construction work Grahamstown Road will be closed for approximately five weeks from Tuesday 20 February 2018. New pipelines are being constructed across Grahamstown Rd, which is built upon the dam wall. To maintain the impermeable seal of the dam wall, open excavation is required, and temporarily closing Grahamstown Rd is necessary.

Closure of the cycleway The cycleway along Grahamstown Dam near the intersection of Richardson Rd will be temporarily closed from Tuesday 20 February 2018 for approximately six weeks. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. Minimising community impacts is an important aim of all Hunter Water projects. For more information visit hunterwater.com.au/campvale or call Hunter Water on 1300 657 657.For after-hours emergencies please call 1300 657 000. c

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Items OZITO Bandsaw $100. OZITO Bench Saw $100. RYOBI Bench Grinder $60. RHINO Pedestal Drill $80. OZITO Cordless Drill & Battery $30. 2hp Tank Compressor $100. Stud Finder $20. Planer $80. Orbital Sander $40. Portable Petrol Container $20. Power Master Angle Grinder $60. Timber Work Bench $60 .Phone: 02 4981 0681 RGM 100w angle grinder $30. B&D 1hp router $40. Roof racks $100. Aluminium platform 120kg capacity $150 Hand tools $10. Two wooden planes $20. each 3 in 1 red spotlight $30. 2 rollaway beds $50 each. 6 power boards best offer. 49973143 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

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

COLONIAL caravan 2002 18ft6, $22,500 ono, Dual wheels, double bed, Stereo and three way fridge Full annex - roll out awning, Many extra, low mileage, Very good cond. ready to go, Contact Peter 49820362

2002 475 Quintrex Coast runner with 70hp 2 stroke Yamaha Motor 160hrs Immac. Maintained Great family boat For fishing or fun One owner Lots more extras $17,500 0439160159

HALF cabin timber 6m River and lake boat Fibreglass hull, fish finder, Solar panel, sleeps 2 portaloo $4,900 ono 0434608745

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POLYCRAFT 16ft runabout 50HP Honda 4 stroke O/B Bimini Top. Near new trailer, Long rego & excellent fishing boat. Asking $8,500 ono Phone: 0407 206 045

2000 Toyota Avalon, Gd cond, 248426klms, D OL Phone XTB282S$2800 0419210848

MAZDA 121 , 1995 Bubble. manual air cond, Rego Feb 2019 DCB22T, Great Cond, absolutely nothing to spend. Gd little car, economical for Student or 2nd car. All invoices. $2,300 0249198013

Caravans 22FT Opal RV Chrystal caravan 2010 off roaster, Air con, oven, lrg shower, Separate toilet, lrg washer, 4 solar panels, roll out pantry Tv, stereo, 2 spare tyres, Fold down inner and outer table, Mesh annex $40,000 Ono. 0418975072 Tea Gardens 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. $39,500 Ring 4982 8321 CAMPER trailer. King bed. Cameron canvas. Very good cond. Annex and extras $2,500 Ono 49975259

OZTRAIL 7 Camper Ex cond. Garaged. Little use,LDw/annex, SoldiersSO Point. $2500. 49191121 or 0428491076 REDUCED: 17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180. 2001. 6mths Rego. $16,000 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103 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 ROADSTAR poptop 2001. Limited edition 17ft6inch Single axle with two full annexes - Winter & summer. Double island inner spring bed & Few extras $15,000. 0249811896 / 0408492421

28FT yacht fibreglass Swing keel with 9.9merc +dinghy. In Salamander Bay. Lots of extras A1 cond. $28,900 0418682806 2003 455 Quintrex Coast Runner CV with 60HP 2 stroke Yamaha motor immaculate condition. Great boat for fishing or fun. Extras. Garaged Tea Gardens. $12,500 Phone 0409076272

QUINTREX 450 Escape 40hp 2 stroke Yamaha motor, Telwater trailer Bimini boat cover. Safety gear, all Rego’d as new. $17,900 Ono 0418407616

ALLY Craft Bermuda 560. Cutty. Full D CampingOL cover 09 OptimaxS 90 HP. 74 hrs $19500 ono

QUINTREX 6m (20ft) centre console 90 HP merc, new LD trailer, SO new sounder, extras $29,000. Phone 0427194717

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QUINTREX V-nose punt 3.85m 15Hp Evinrude. Gd Cond. Reg. $2600ono Ph 0418 863 088

FORMOSA 480 Plate alum. Boat 75hp Merc. Alum. Trailer Bimini, rocket launcher, Sounder, radio, GPS and more. 75 hours. $22,500 Ono 49871101

STEGCRRAFT 15ft halfcabin New canopy and 55hp evinrude motor And radio and safety. gear. Elec start. Registered. Great condition. $2,600 49971651

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2003 Audi convertable. Auto. No rego. Runs well. Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099 2006 Peugeot sports cabriolet NXP07T 11 mths rego 74,000 klms immaculate $9,000 0410454415 2007 Ford Territory, 6 cylinder auto RWD, 7 seater 166k Black, BDA81U rego til 5/18 $6,500 0419468050

MITSUBISHI Pajero 1993/94 3.5 litre. Auto manual, spotlight, Nudge bar CB radio, 148,000k Original, Good tyres Very gd.cond. $9,000 Ono. 6 months rego BD68NP. Ph 0400193758 NISSAN el Grand 1998 4x4 auto 8 seater Rego 6/18 CL75BQ $7,850 Ono 0411030928 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au

BMW 318i auto sedan 6/02 model navy over bone, leather trim, 4/18 rego,LD books, SO air con, factory mags, Great cond. 200k’s AMP67N Bargain $4,750 0407145366 CHERY 2013 J3, 5 door hatch, 4 cylinder 5 speed, Silver 57k CQT84L, Rego til 7/18, Drives perfect $4,500, 0419468050

Inc. powered wheelchair as front passenger seat. As new, only 10,800km; Rego to Sep18; DMJ 42Y $33,990ono; Ph: 0448 744 063 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au SUZUKI Grand Vitara 2000 V6, rego 10/18 BQ64GS Good tyres. Fair cond. $1,500 49971270 WHEELCHAIR transporter Toyota Estima BT55RJ 79,000km $29,500. Shoal Bay 0411820634

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WHO needs the Winter Olympics when we’ve got our own Gold Medal winners right here in the Myall. In fact, members of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club have just had their best ever performance at the first medal carnival of the season at the recent Hunter Branch Championship held at Stockton beach. All competitors medalled with the club winning 30 Gold, six Silver and six Bronze Medals and being the most successful club in the surfboat arena. “The highlight was the Under 19 crew of Rex Shelton, Tom McClennan, Cody Ross, Tyler Love and Max Young,” Peter Rogers told News Of The Area. “ They are the first U/19 crew to represent the club and won Gold in only their second carnival. “It was an outstanding

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performance in their debut championship carnival” sweep and coach Greg Ross said. Jan Logue continued her gold medal run on the sand taking away three Gold medals in the one kilometre beach run, beach flags and sprint. Andrew Stubbs combined a gold medal in the surfboat masters with a Gold in the two kilometre beach run. Going for the double Sharon Taylor and Linda Stubbs won gold and silver respectively in their beach run, sprint and flags. Away from the sand, Sharon and Linda also showed their skills in the surf, taking Silver and Bronze in the Surf Race and Gold and Silver in the rescue tube. Linda McKay joined in to take out Gold in her Surf Race Age Group and Gold in her rescue tube event. Katrina Hellicar came home with a Silver in her surf race in challenging

conditions. Not to be outdone by the ladies, Michaell Rose showed the men could be just as good, winning Silver in the Surf Race. All Surfboat Crews medalled. “No other club was able to do this and something the club and supporters should be very proud of,” Steve Howell, Club President, Masters Rower and Sweep said., “The Open Ladies crew, the Master’s EC’s, the Masters Long Strokers and the U/19’s all won Gold Medals, while the Open Mens won bronze only being pipped on the line with three boats finishing on the same wave.” HNTG SLSC finished with the most surfboat Gold Medals of any club in the Hunter Branch. The club now heads to Pacific Palms for the Battle of the Boats weekend in preparation for the State Titles.

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