Telegraph Point Community News Compiled and Published by The Telegraph Point Community Association ABN 94 952 761 559 Issue 229, June 2013. Website: www.telepoint.websyte.com.au Enquiries: telepointnews@gmail.com
AT 75 OLGA IS BEAUT! At 75 Olga is beaut! That was the catch cry at Olga’s surprise Birthday party on Sunday. Many families of current and past pre-schoolers arrived at the Preschool in order to share cake and games with Olga. For a while we thought it would really be a surprise for Olga – when she found out she missed the party but her trusty grandson Michael delivered her on time. A stunned Olga was greeted with a group hug from the children, the littlest ones hugging her knees. After making her way through the families she joined the children around her birthday cake. The cake consisted of 75 children shaped cupcakes holding candles. The A special gift cupcake children were being looked after by a miniature Olga figure (made from Royal Icing), who was perched on a chocolate cake. loons, streamers and photos of Ol- her husband’s farm. Bill was a ga, saying “Olga is Beaut.” The chil- fourth generation Farrawell. It was It was quite an event to light all dren and parents wore matching a change for Olga, learning to be a those candles and we were con- stickers. Games were set up in the farm girl. She had to learn to hand cerned about the fire alarms. After yard, including wet sponge throwing milk cows. Her milk cans were the a round of happy birthday, the chil- at photos of Olga, pick a pop-stick cleanest in the area. The milk coldren helped Olga to blow out all the and bubbles. Children enjoyed mu- lector commented to Olga, “I alcandles. sical statues and pass the parcel. ways look after your cans, try not to ding them because they have got to The families gave Olga a porcelain It was a great morning and lots of be the cleanest cans I’ve ever figurine as a gift. Cards had been fun. seen.” Knowing Olga they probably made and sparkles could be seen sparkled. in Olga’s eyes. Olga has been a member of Telegraph Point Community for over 50 The centre was decorated with bal- years. In 1962 she came to live at Continued page 4. Published with the valued assistance of
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you for the effort you put in. Best Wishes Bernie & Trish Cheetham
COPING WITH PET LOSS
Pembrooke Road Closure Update
Don’t let anyone tell you how to feel, and don’t tell yourself how to feel either. Your grief is your own, and no one else can tell you when it’s time to “move on” or “get over it.” Let yourself Port Macquarie-Hastings Council feel whatever you feel thanks the Pembrooke Rd users for without embarrassment or judgtheir patience whilst this important upment. It’s okay to be angry, to cry or grade has been undertaken. not to cry. It’s also okay to laugh, to find moments of joy, and to let go when you’re ready. Construction of the new Saltwater Creek bridge on Pembrooke Road is progressing well and is nearing completion. Due to wet weather, the opening date has been minimally extended. The new bridge is scheduled to re-open to traffic on 20th May 2013, pending dry conditions.
Reach out to others who have lost pets. Check out online message boards, pet loss hotlines, and pet loss support groups. If your own friends, family members, therapist, or clergy do not work well with the grief of pet loss, find someone who does. Rituals can help healing. A funeral can help you and your family members openly express your feelings. Ignore people who think it’s inappropriate to hold a funeral for a pet, and do what feels right for you. Create a legacy. Preparing a memorial, planting a tree in memory of your pet, compiling a photo album or scrapbook, or otherwise sharing
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the memories you enjoyed with your pet, can create a legacy to celebrate the life of your animal companion. Look after yourself. The stress of losing a pet can quickly deplete your energy and emotional reserves. Looking after your physical and emotional needs will help you get through this difficult time. Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly to release endorphins and help boost your mood.
If you have other pets, try to maintain your normal routine. Surviving pets can also experience loss when a pet dies, or they may become distressed by your sorrow. Maintaining their daily routines, or even increasing exercise and play times, will not only benefit the surviving pets but may also help to elevate your outlook too.
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Olga’s life began in Lithgow in 1938. As a young girl she worked out west as a nanny/housekeeper on a sheep farm. Leaving there she moved to Sydney. It was in Sydney that fate took a hand. Working at “Sweet Acres”, a lolly factory, Olga met Colleen Brown from Telegraph Point. Olga and Colleen were born on the same day in the same year. Both being from the country they became friends.
house in Seven Hills. It was here that Olga made friends with the local children, who gathered at her place every day when she got home from work. For her 22nd birthday Olga held a party for herself and invited all the neighbourhood children.
When Coleen moved back home, she invited Olga up one Easter for the weekend. Whilst visiting with Colleen, Olga attended a local dance at Beechwood. It was there she met Bill. Bill was in the Navy. The next day Bill and Olga found themselves on the same train heading to Sydney. Although they chatted all the way to Sydney, they never even exchanged names.
Although Bill passed away, Olga never left the district. Olga also claims that neither did Bill. Olga was a stickler for a neat and tidy house. After Bill passed away, everyday Olga would find the pictures hanging on the wall were crooked. After straightening them for a few days, Olga lost her patience and said, “Bill, will you just leave them alone.” They remained in line after that.
A month later Olga received a letter from her friend Colleen, enclosed inside the letter was another envelope addressed to “The girl on the Train.” It was from Bill. That was it. Love blossomed and Bill and Olga were married in Sydney in 1959. They were married on a Monday and on Tuesday Bill was shipped out for 5 months.
quired. After a year of cleaning it became apparent that, although Olga was an excellent cleaner, she was a better childcare worker. Her innate understanding of children and where they are coming from shone through. Whilst Olga was cleaning she would also be playing and chatting with a half dozen In July 1962, Bill left the Navy and they children. Usually they joined Olga in the began their life on the family farm at tasks, with Olga setting simple tasks for Telegraph Point. the children.
Olga has had a wide and varied career. In 2001, fate stepped in again to change Olga’s pathway. At the time Olga was running a cleaning company and the Telegraph Point Children’s Centre was just opening. Olga knocked on the door and said, “Do you need a cleaner. I work cheap.”
After a year or two of persuasion, Olga gave up the cleaning and undertook a traineeship, studying Certificate 111 in Children’s Services. For someone who left school at 14, Olga found the going a bit tough at first but persevered. It was a proud moment for Olga when she completed her studies. Olga has been working with the children of Telegraph Point for the past 8 years. Olga offers each and every child she comes across an unconditional acceptance and love that goes beyond her job. She understands the children and where they are coming from and this understanding comes from an innate respect for children and sensitivity to the children as people.
We often hear stories from parents Olga and Bill were lucky to get a Naval This was exactly what the centre re- about their child always talking about Olga. One child woke her father up at 2 in the morning. She was worried because with the flooding, Olga might not be able to get to work. A very tired Dad promised his daughter that if she went back to bed he would drive to Olga’s house in the morning, pick her up and make sure she got to Preschool, (whether she wanted to go or not)! Thank you Olga for all you have done, the things we see or know about and the help you have given which is done quietly and with little fuss.
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One of the 75 children Sharing a hug
Olga and her grandchildren.
Ex-preschoolers measure their growth against Olga
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Hello everyone...this months oil profile is on Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)~a bushy evergreen tree growing up to 15metres producing 3 distinct essential oils from the bark, leaf & root. This article will address the Cinnamon oil extracted by steam or water distillation from the bark of the tree native to Sri Lanka, India & South East Asia. Cinnamon has a warm spicy odour & for thousands of years has been used in eastern & western cultures for treating rheumatism, colds & female disorders. The ancient Egyptians were known to have used Cinnamon in mummification, combining it with Myrrh, Cedar & other spices.
THE LEGEND OF TELEGRAPH POINT
RIVERVIEW TAVERN GOLF REPORT
Many years ago, a day after the full moon, on a stretch of Farrawells Road, near the graveyard, at one in the morning, a father and son were returning from a fishing trip when they came upon a grey creature standing in the middle of the road. When they approached it shot off up the hill.
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For a few seconds, the pair were speechless. The son turned to his father and said, ”Did you see that?” His father replied, “I saw it, but I don’t know what I saw.”
Later they entered the house and the son said to his wife, “you’ll never believe what we just saw.” They described the creature as grey and seemed to float off the ground. The Longest drive was won by the monbest they could do was to say it wasn’t ster hit by Ron Warner. a man. Our lucky Quiggley was claimed by 45 years later, two brothers, descendants of the father and son were returning home on Farrawells Road, one day after a full moon, at one in the morning. As they approached the area near the graveyard, they saw a grey shape with a head the size of a Koala standing in the middle of the road.
Cinnamon is regarded as a very strong antibacterial agent & is of great benefit in resisting viral infections. Cinnamon is a warming oil & quite useful in relieving As they approached the creature it aches & chills. It is recommended for strode off up the hill, it’s arms stretchthose feeling fatigue, mental exhaustion ing out in its stride. & nervous depression. Cinnamon oil should be used with caution during pregnancy, is a possible skin irritant & should not be used in baths.
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The brothers looked at each and said, James. “what was that?”
They returned home to tell their tale, turned to their grandmother and said, Always consult your Aromatherapist prior to “You’ll never believe what we saw. We don’t believe what we saw.”
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Our training / administration / kitchen room is progressing well, next will be the electrical and fitting out work that will start soon. This will be very welcomed during the winter months as the old vehicle brigade Over the past two months the brished is a bit cool. gade has attended several incidents, four grass/ bush fire’s, two Just a reminder, now that the motor vehicle accidents and lastly a weather is cooling off a little, to major B Double truck fire. make sure your fire places and wood heaters are in good order and We were called out at 3.30am for that your chimneys are cleaned, the truck fire and the highway was and try to burn well seasoned / dry closed for some time before the inwood for better heat performance cident was brought under control and less problems (ie with tar build due to the material the vehicle was up etc), we don’t want any house carrying. The scene was eventually fires. returned to normal later that night at 9pm. Thanks to those members who responded and put in the long FIRE PERMITS hours. No Longer Required For pictures go to: http:// www.facebook.com/tpca.inc
If you are planning to burn you must advise your neighbours and Fire control centre at Wauchope on John Russell and Emily Climpson 0265889000 (business hours), 24 have furthered their fire fighting hours in advance of lighting. skills by completing the Advanced Fire Fighting Course recently, John has also completed the Rural Fire Driving course, well done.
Don’t forget “You are WANTED!” If you are interested in joining the Brigade, now is a good time, just come down to the station any Monday night from 7pm onwards (except for public holidays) or call me for further information and I will give you the grand tour! You will find young and old, male and female members that are willing to welcome you into our brigade. In an emergency call “000”. Thank you, Jim Grieve Captain. 6585 0378
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two doting daughters. To sort through her grief, his daughter Sarah puts aside her university studies and agrees to write a biography of her famous father.
Point Book Club will be held in the book room at the hall on Tuesday 18th June at 7.30pm. The main discussion will be centred on “The Chimney Sweeper’s Boy” by Barba- But as she begins her research and ra Vine. pulls back the veil of his past, her life is slowly torn apart: a terrible logic begins to unfold that explains her mother's remoteness, her father's need to continually reinvent himself -- and sheds shocking light on a long-forgotten London murder. ABOUT “BARBARA VINE” Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930), who also writes under the pseuReview donym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological This film should be horribly depressing. It follows a community of thrillers and murder mysteries.
New members are always welcome. If you would like to join us please ring Therese 02 6585 0566 during business hours. Writing as Barbara Vine, Britain's preeminent mystery novelist Ruth Rendell crafts literary suspense of the highest order. With this richly textured and utterly absorbing pageturner, Vine adds to her growing reputation as one of the great writers of our time. Bestselling and critically acclaimed novelist Gerald Candless dies suddenly, and leaves behind a wife and
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In addition to police procedurals starring her most iconic creation, Chief Inspector Wexford, Rendell writes psychological crime novels exploring such themes as romantic obsession, misperceived communication, the impact of chance and coincidence, and the humanity of the criminals involved. Among such books are A Judgement In Stone, The Face of Trespass, Live Flesh, Talking to Strange Men, The Killing Doll, Going Wrong and Adam and Eve and Pinch Me. Many credit her and close friend P. D. James for upgrading the entire genre of whodunit, shaping it more into a whydunit. Rendell's protagonists are often socially isolated, suffer from mental illness, and/or are otherwise disadvantaged; she explores the adverse impacts of their circumstances on these characters as well as on their victims.
hobos as their lives are washed away in a New Orleans Hurricane. The key is in the perspective. Beasts is told from the point-ofview of 6 year-old Hush puppy. And through her eyes this is an adventure filled with hilarity, fear and heartache. Beasts of the Southern Wild stars a cast of almost entirely nonprofessional actors plucked from around Louisiana. And It was filmed in disaster prone areas of New Orleans and yet despite of this chaos (or perhaps even because of it) they have concocted one of the most magical experiences you will have in a cinema. Written by Marc Fennell (that movie guy).
BOOK ROOM BITS The Bookroom contains quite a few biographies of a variety of kinds of people. Many are of film actors famous in past years but now faded from the scene. They tend to be a bit boring for a reader who is not a fan, so I usually leave them on the shelf. But I did pick up the story of Humphry Bogart because I was an admirer of him and I had heard that he had an unusual history. And I was not disappointed. As a young man he would have been judged most unlikely to become an actor, and had no ambitions there or anywhere else. He was the son of a wealthy New York doctor and failed in his early employment in the finance industry. He drifted into stage theatre administration, then into stage acting, and ended up in Hollywood to get a long way from his parents. He was not good looking in the way expected of film actors in his time, and was not particularly good at acting in his early years. So how did he become one of the best in the film industry? The simple answer is hard work. He became obsessed with acting and just worked at it until he got to the top. Some of his most famous roles were accepted by him after other actors refused to play the part. Because of his features he was initially only portrayed as a Bad Guy, an image he disliked, but he played those roles until he was famous enough to demand softer parts. So while his fame was in part luck, much of it was well-deserved reward for his effort.
in this book). His father had to abandon his farm in the marginal country north of Adelaide and move to the city when R.M. was ten. He could not adjust to the life there, particularly the harsh discipline at school, and went bush at just thirteen years, and made his living in a variety of occupations in those terrible economic times of the 1920's. It is worth reading the book just to get our current discomfort into perspective. R.M. learned leatherwork on the cattle trails, and when he needed cash because of his child's illness he sold saddles and other leather goods to a prominent grazier. He then set up a workshop in the back yard of his father's Adelaide home, and his business blossomed from there. His equipment for rural workers sold all over this continent and around the world. Along the way he also made money in a gold mine, so this kid that failed at school was a clear success in life. There has to be a lesson there somewhere. Not that everything came up roses for him. He built a rural haven for himself on the northern outskirts of Adelaide to spend his last days on, but a dictatorial Premier named Thomas Playford decided that the land was needed for urban expansion. In spite of strong resistance from R.M. the land was compulsorily purchased by the state government and turned into boring suburbia. R.M. moved to Queensland and vowed to never return to South Australia while Playford was alive and he never did. And both his marriages failed so he ended his days, as he put it, alone but not lonely. But things could have been far worse for him.
Another biography that caught my interest was about a man equally commendable, but a different kind of person in a different part of the world. This was the story of Reginald Murray Williams, better known as R.M. Wil- Jeffrey Tapping liams (I had to go to Wikipedia to get his full name because he did not use it
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PIGGY FUN AT TELE POINT PRESCHOOL “Crackle” the piglet from Limeric Limousins came to visit. He was greeted enthusiastically by the children who had the opportunity to observe up close how pigs walk, talk and feel. The children watched him walk and patted his skin to feel the texture. Following the special visitor, we read books to learn more about how pigs live. We explored counting forwards and backward with our favourite fictional pig, WIbbly, in the book “Wibbly Pig has ten balloons.”
Listening to crackle speak
Using balloons on sticks, the children retold the story of how Wibbly ends up with no balloons. We represented the story with a group mural and made individual Wibbly masks and Wibbly’s favourite bear balloon.
Wibbly Pig has ten balloons and so do we.
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GET YOUR ROCKS OFF ON JUNE 15 AT A ROCK AND BLUES DOUBLE The Rolling Stones, Jack White, Christine Aguilera, Eric Clapton, The Band, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, and a lot more, get a great run with sound cranked up on the June 15 Movie Night. It will be a party in the dining room while you can dance and rock to the music in the hall. Dress for the occasion as prizes will be won for best rock getup. Bring your own nibblies and/or a barbecue for a 6pm food extravaganza start and the movies kick off at 7pm. Joni Mitchell performs “Coyote” then is backing singer for Neil Young on “Helpless”. We’re all helpless by the time, God, Bob Dylan comes on and does “I Shall Be Released” with everyone on stage. Eric Clapton comes on to play cool licks but his guitar strap slips off and in a memorable moment in Rock Stage History Robby Robertson fills the gap while Eric gets his guitar back on board. It only takes a few bars to then see who really is the master guitar player on the stage. Eric “Slowhand” Clapton reels it off. What a show. Then in 2008 Martin Scorsese does it again filming The Rolling Stones on stage with Jack White, Christine Aguilera and Buddy Guy helping out. Mick sings “Loving Cup” from “Exile on Main Street” with Jack White. Jack gets all the dud lines. While Mick sings “I’m a maid on the mountain, come on up” Jack’s stuck with “I’m a farmer in the valley, with a face full of mud”. This may not be endearing to our rural sensibilities but it works great. Bring friends and a party mood, this should be a great night.
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Memories from Thea Pearce (nee French). I remember a few things we did, I started school at Gum Scrub C1939, not sure of the year, as my brother Lionel, left Gum Scrub age 11 years to board in Kempsey, to attend Kempsey High School. Lionel was six years my senior. Mr Sweet was the teacher. My father and mother Vic and Ella French share farmed on George Bransdon’s property. I was always in trouble being late for school, as I had to wait till milking was finished and Mum returned to the house on the hill, I guess to inspect that I was clean and dressed. I walked to school and often encountered a black or green snake on the way. I have fond memories of the dances in the school, Dad played the accordion, we thought he was so clever as he could play anything by ear. What fun days they were, the beautiful cooking supplied by the ladies, especially Mrs Clinch’s Iced Vo Vo biscuits. Can’t recall where the Empire Day bonfire was held, but I loved the crackle and flames of the huge fire and running around on the grass, wet with dew. Our Sunday afternoon outing was a walk by the river, which we dressed for.
The Clinch Family The swish of the she-oaks always brings back memories of these simple pleasures. There was a little island in the creek, where we would have a picnic, beautiful clean water and what we called “Elephant Ears” growing in the creek. A very special outing in our first car was to see “Snow White and the Seven
Molly and Valerie Clinch in front of their house
Dwarfs. The creek was in flood and we made a slippery detour through the paddocks. Remembering the floods brings back the sight of my brother Lionel and Dad with soaking corn bags worn as cloaks, furiously working to bring the huge watermelons up to safety from the river flats. There was a huge Morton Bag Fig tree at the back of our house, Mum used to shoot the flying foxes, and a fox that hung around eyeing off the chooks. She also shot a snake, sunning himself on the concrete under my sister Margaret’s cradle. My family were so happy when after Dad’s retirement he purchased Jim Newberry’s property. We spent many happy times there where my nephews Graeme and Ian and my children Merryn and Robert explored and for Dad life had come almost full circle and his son-in-law Eric helped him with the cattle. 28th July 2007
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Our War Heroes - Roll of Honour Newberry J. Peati J. Rowsell W. H. Ryan V. Seyd E. Sinclair A. Skimmings D. Smith S. Stone E. We are seeking further information and Symons H. photographs to help in this endeavour. Taylor J. F. If you have information you are willing Thorpe A. to share with us please email to teleWilliams S. pointhistory@gmail.com or telephone Williams J. Therese 02 65850566 BH or Ken 02 Wilson J. J. 6585 0152. Whitehouse W. Whalen R. We are also seeking those interested Wright J. in assisting with this research project. The Centenary of ANZAC is fast approaching. A local subcommittee has been formed to further research the soldiers from the local area. We hope to be able to create a memory wall in the Community Hall to further honour those who have served.
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Balsdon J. Bartholomew J. Beatson A. E. Berryman J. Bignell C. A. Brown J. Chapman J. Clarke H. Elliott S. Elliott W. J. Emblem R. Fage Wi J. Foster J. H. Foster P. J. Foster W. G. Gleeson G. Gleeson T. Gould J. Haywood R. Hewett P. Laing J. Mason J. Miller C. McDonald W. McKinnon R. Middleton F. Mohr R. O. H.
Clark H. J. Collins W. Collins T. Cains J. M. Clinch B. Cooper T. Davidson J. Davidson B. Dick H. L. Elford R. Geering J. F. Gray C. H. Gray L. N. Joyce L. W. Joyce D. V. Munday L. Mooney J. Noakes K. E. O’Leary E. B. O’Leary C. Pope R. Rutledge A. Rutledge S. Reis K. M. Trugdeon M. Turner C. Woodlands J.
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W.A.A.A.F. Munday E. J. Rowsell H. Discharged Unfit Bailey J. Hack M. Joyce A. A. If you know the Christian names of any of the above please let us know. We also would like to know of anyone omitted from this list and would like to make lists for more recent conflicts . The Rollands Plains community is also working on a similar project and would like information on those from their area as well. Therese Glen-Holmes
TELEGRAPH ‘Cross Country POINT The weather was on our side with PUBLIC perfect conditions for our cross SCHOOL country.
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Congratulations to all the students for their participation in this event and thanks to the parents who were able to come along and support the efforts of the children. The children really appreciate your encouragement and cheers from the sideline! Results were:
Telegraph Point Public school has welcomed new staff members to begin Term 2. Mrs Leonie Cosgrove has been appointed as principal and Miss Kirsten Hendriks has taken up a class teacher position. Leonie has spent the past 10 years at Port Macquarie Public School and has welcomed the opportunity to return to Telegraph Point having previously taught at the school from 1995 – 2003. Kirsten is teaching the Year 1/2 class and is settling in to the friendly small school environment. With permanent staffing now finalised we look forward to working with the school community to provide high quality educational opportunities for our children.
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Oliver Whyte-Southcombe
Lucus Marshall
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Ruby McNeilly
Roxy McNeilly
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Jackson Watts
Lee Cooper
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Zoe Davis
Georgia Docherty
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Toby Fraser
Hayden Shoobridge
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PSSA Softball Telegraph Point hosted North Haven Public School for the first round of the PSSA girls’ softball competition on 8th May. After several training sessions with Miss Smith our team put in a great performance against a more experienced team. Our girls showed great persistence and determination to overcome a slow start and force a close result, finally going down 11-14. What a great effort in our first PSSA softball knockout!
Student Leadership ‘School’s Out’ Year 5/6 students enjoyed their chance to be radio DJs on the ‘School’s Out’ radio program on 2WayFM. They provided an entertaining session and had lots of fun learning how a radio program is created. Year 3/4 are looking forward to sharing this fantastic experience this term.
The School Parliamentarians travelled to Forster on 6th May to participate in a student leadership conference. This day provided the students with the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills. A series of hands-on activities encouraged the students to work collectively to have a positive impact and influence on the school. All Year 5/6 students participated in Peer Support training recently. They enjoyed the challenges of training and showed the potential to be wonderful school leaders. Peer Support sessions will be held each week during Term 2 as we continue to build positive relationships between all students. Thank you to Miss Smith for co-ordinating these leadership opportunities at TPPS.
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Crusty Bread
On the Menu Method Step 1 - Place split peas, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf and ham Bean and vegetable soup hock in a pan. Add enough water to cover, bring to the boil, then simmer Ingredients over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stir1 tablespoon olive oil ring occasionally, until peas start to 1 onion, finely chopped break down and hock is tender. Discard bay leaf. Remove hock and set 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400g small chat potatoes, lightly aside. Allow soup and hock to cool slightly. chopped (see Notes) 4 cups salt-reduced vegetable stock 400g can diced tomatoes 2 cups water 2 x 300g cans soya beans, rinsed, drained 1 bunch English spinach, trimmed, washed, chopped 1/3 cup continental parsley leaves, chopped Method Step 1 - Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add potatoes and cook, tossing, for 1 minute. Step 2 - Add stock, tomatoes and water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Step 3 - Stir in soya beans and cook, uncovered, for a further 5 minutes.
Step 2 - Remove ham from hock and chop, discarding skin and bone. Blend soup, in batches, then add ham and warm over low heat. Season. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with peas and a drizzle of cream, then serve with bread.
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Ingredients 30g butter 4 shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced 4 short-cut bacon rashers, halved lengthways, cut into thin strips 3 (about 450g) zucchini, cut into 1cm pieces 1 x 420g can corn kernels, drained 2 x 420g cans creamed corn 500ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock Crusty bread, to serve
Step 4 - Stir in spinach and parsley. Cook for 1 minute, or until spinach Method wilts. Season with pepper. Step 1 - Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and bacon and cook, stirring 'London peculiar' pea soup occasionally, for 5 minutes or until shallot is golden. Add the zucchini Ingredients and cook for 1 minute. 1 1/2 cups (300g) dried green split peas, soaked overnight, drained, Step 2 - Stir in the corn kernels, creamed corn and stock. Cover and rinsed 1 onion, 1 carrot & 1 celery stalk, bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, partially chopped covered, for 10 minutes or until the 2 bay leaf zucchini is soft. 1 ham hock (see note) 1/2 cup (60g) frozen peas, Step 3 - Ladle soup among serving blanched bowls. Serve with crusty bread. Cream and crusty bread, to serve 16
Ingredients 2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon yeast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 5 -5 1/2 cups bread flour Method Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and sugar in large bowl; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes). Add salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups flour to make a stiff dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in oiled bowl, turn dough to coat all sides, cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down and divide in half. Shape dough into two long slender loaves. Grease and sprinkle with cornmeal either a french bread pan or large cookie sheet. Place loaves in pan and cut diagonal gashes on top of each loaf (I use scissors). Cover and let rise until doubled. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
TELE POINT CRAFT AND QUILTERS Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Telegraph Point Community Hall. 10am till 1pm Cost $1.50 to cover hall and morning tea. Bring your own lunch if you wish. Bring along your current projects. Join us for a cuppa and a chat. For further information call Vicki on 6585 0009. Or just come along, everyone Welcome!
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DO YOU HAVE AN INACTIVE BANK ACCOUNT?
MARLO MERRICAN REJOINS bidding is the GNB, might be the next question for those with whom THE 2441 FOLD the name change still rankles.
Use it or lose it The residents of our newest locality in the Wilson River Valley, Marlo Merrican can now be happy that their postcode has been restored to 2441. Apparently what was previously called the "Molly Milligan" arYes, you did read this correctly. ea was formally named Marlo MerriFrom the 31st of May this year, the Federal Government will have the pow- can in 1993. Our Federal Government has just passed legislation that gives them the power to take your money from your bank account if you have not used it for 3 years.
er to transfer your bank balance to their coffers. The definition of "using" a bank This time corresponds with the visit account involves either withdrawing or to premises by map makers of the Central Mapping Authority when a depositing.
lot of residents up Clarefield Dungay Creek Road and Molly Milligan Road got their property names on the map. Little did we all know that with computerisation and internet What to do NOW? 1. Check all of your bank accounts and map software's we would find ourmake sure you have transacted over selves with new addresses and a the last 3 years. If you haven't used ridiculous postcode of 2446. Note: Interest payments are not considered to be deposits and fees are not considered withdrawals under this legislation.
your account during this time, make a withdrawal or deposit. Otherwise you will lose it. 2. If you cannot remember where a long lost account may reside, use this ASIC tool to conduct a search https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/toolsand-resources/find-unclaimed-money
Whatever the case, all effected residents received a letter from Australia Post informing them of the restoration of the 2441 postcode. The post doesn't have to go on an excursion to Wauchope anymore before arriving at its intended destination. Interestingly a letter arrived at this correspondent's address with a copy of the Australia Post letter from Rob Oakeshott suggesting that he has had some influence in the break out of common sense.
Closer to home, it should be recognised that Therese Glen-Holmes at Australia Post in Telegraph Point made her own enquiries and kept locals up to date with progress and opportunities to advance the issue It was the stroke of a pen by a bu- over the last couple of years. All up reaucrat in 1993 that turned into the a good outcome so far. touch of a keypad later down the track that found residents confused by internet and government utilities calling us by a different name.
If, for some reason, your money is taken by the Government under this law, Many representations and letters to you will be able to apply to ASIC to have it returned. However, this in not various government agencies have got the postcode fixed. The ability likely to be a quick process.
to return our name to Rollands
I hope this message saves your monPlains and be reunited with our ey. Glenda Woolston | Diploma of Finance Personal Mortgage Adviser Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers PO Box 19, Beechwood NSW 2446 p 02 6587 6041 m 0411 047 372 f 02 8088 6225 e gwoolston@smartline.com.au w www.smartline.com.au/gwoolston
southern brothers and sisters will be a bigger challenge.
A representative from the Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Ian Russell, considers "there may be some resistance to "remove the locality of Marlo Merrican by the Geographical Names Board (GNB)�. Just how for-
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ROLLANDS PLAINS CONTACTS Fire Brigade Capt. Rod Innis 6585 8127 Sports Ground and Hall Bookings Cedric Avery 6585 8244 Tennis Club Quinno Titmus 6585 8212 Ladies Day Fiona Ninness 6585 8011 Community Group Fiona Ninness 6585 8011 Pony Club Di Gamack 6585 8117 Landcare Group Stewart McNeice 0404 839 303 Trail Horse Riders Club Di Gamack 6585 8117 Upp. RP Public School Leanne Parker 6585 8274 RP Review Editor Mary Cas 0423067173 rollandsplainsreview@yahoo.com.au RP Rec Reserve Trust Phillip Morton 6585 8090
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President Therese Glen-Holmes 6585 0566 Vice President Bob Dove 6585 0501 Secretary (s) Melanie Eadie-Stoner 6585 0768 Tom Sheppard Treasurer Therese Glen-Holmes 6585 0566 Public Officer Ken Greenwood 6585 0152 School of Arts Hall Manager Ken Greenwood 6585 0152 Committee Members Carmel Tapping 6585 0799 Jeffrey Tapping 6585 0799 Newsletter Adverts. Melanie Eadie-Stoner 6585 0768 Newsletter Items and Articles to: telepointnews@gmail.com All correspondence to: Secretary TPCA Inc. PO Box 40 TELEGRAPH POINT NSW 2441 or
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4Life church. "Jum-mada-gai" "Come, you are welcome." 4Life church is a gathering of people who love to worship God and celebrate new life in Jesus. We meet each Sunday at 10am to give thanks, rejoice and grow in our relationships with God and with each other. Visitors are always welcome! On the 4th Sunday of every month we will be holding a free sausage sizzle and salad from 12 until 1pm in the church grounds at 402 Rollands Plains Road Telegraph Point 2441. Feel free to drop in for the church service or just for the BBQ after. Senior Pastor: Michael Dumas. Local contact: Peter and Geri Doyle 6585 0873. Feel free to contact us for requests or other needs. 19
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Every Monday
Ukulele 6.00pm
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Riverview Tavern Fishing Club
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Wilson River Pony Club
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Ladies Exercise 9:15am;
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Rollands Plains P&C Association
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Singing Group 7.30pm
Euchre Comp
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