The Weekly Times | TWT | 8 Feb 2023

As usual, the PM was on a hectic schedule, having just attended the ‘I4Give’ event (see page 5) in Parramatta late morning,

before landing in Eastwood and then taking off within 90 minutes.

Later in the day, federal Minister for Education, Jason

Clare popped in for City of Ryde’s colourful celebration event at Eastwood Oval.

MORE ON PAGES 5 & 6

Since 1897 Meriden has produced confident and articulate young women, renowned for making their mark academically and in the global community.

PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese made a whirlwind visit to Eastwood on Saturday for Lunar New Year celebrations, joining NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns, Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale and Labor’s state candidate for Ryde, Lyndal Howison, for whom he also briefly attended a fundraiser at local eatery, Noble House.

☐ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has a close encounter with a dancing lion during Lunar New Year celebrations in Eastwood Mall; and, inset, Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale and federal Minister for Education, Jason Clare, pose for a selfie with City of Ryde’s Lunar New Celebration Committee Co-chair, Tony Tang.

Hunters Hill Theatre looks for volunteers

The Hunters Hill Theatre is seeking volunteers. It especially needs production assistants, volunteers to sew and create costumes, carpenters to ensemble sets and painters to create backdrops alongside lighting, technical support and marketing volunteers.

“Volunteers are critical to the success of community theatre in Australia and Hunters Hill Theatre is no exception,” Hunters Hill Theatre President Marisa Galiazzo said.

“In fact without volunteers and some generous sponsors and advertisers, we wouldn’t exist.”

Marisa said most volunteer jobs require minimal time commitments but a team of volunteers can do amazing things in a short time. For more information email: boxoffice@huntershilltheatre.com.au

Nostalgia Day at local museum

The City of Canada Bay Museum in Concord will host a Nostalgia Day events for seniors this Saturday, February 11.

“We invite seniors to join us for our “Memories to Share” event and to share memories of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s,’’ Museum spokesperson Lois Michel OAM said.

“Bring some photographs of school days, picnics, holidays, entertainment, your first car and whatever you’d like to share and there’ll also be our local newspapers from that era on display to stimulate more memories.”

Guests are invited to wear a fashion item from the past. Entry is free and light refreshments will be served. There will be sessions between 10 and 2pm and from 2pm to 4pm.

Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning 9744-8528 or email to: heritage@canadabayheritage. asn.au

Free singing workshop

The Macquarie Singers group is hosting a FREE Singing Workshop called “Sustaining your Vowels” on Saturday March 11 from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.

It is being held at the North Ryde Community Church, 2 Cutler Pde, North Ryde under the friendly direction of Dr Philip Eames.

To register visit the website: www.mus.org.au/workshop

Devonshire tea in Lane Cove

Seniors are invited to celebrate Seniors Week in style and travel back to a bygone era at historic Carisbrook House in Lane Cove on the weekend of February 18th and 19th. “Devonshire teas will be served and all seniors will be offered a free glass of bubbly to go with their Devon

shire tea,’’ Carisbrook House spokesperson Karen Aubrey said.

Opening times are between 10am and 4pm and group booking information can be obtained by phoning 0434 757 300 or the website: www.carisbrookhouse.com

☐ Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis (right) encourages Rydalmere residents to become Tree Champions.

Rydalmere tree champions will receive a $50 gift card

ONE HUNDRED and thirty six new trees will be planted in Rydalmere and the City of Parramatta is seeking Tree Champions to monitor their health and growth.

“Once our trees are planted in March we’re looking for Tree Champions who can report to us if a tree in their neighbourhood needs extra attention,’’ a City of Parramatta spokesperson said.

“If you join us as a Tree Champion, your job will be to send us a picture of each tree.”

Tree Champions will receive a $50 gift card when they email their three monthly check-in pics to the council. Each tree will have a special tag with an individual tree number that records the type of tree and planting details.

Seniors Special: Celebrating life

Celebrating our seniors this week

The State Government’s Seniors Festival is being celebrated from February the first until February 12 and is the largest celebration for seniors in the southern hemisphere.

It’s being coordinated by New South Wales’ Department of Communities & Justice and includes a Seniors Festival Expo, the Premier’s Gala Concerts and a Comedy Show. The theme for the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival is ‘Celebrate Together’ and festival activities are for people over the age of 60 and for people living with a lifelong disability, with

hundreds of free and discounted events.

Local events are also hosted by councils and community organisations to empowers seniors to lead safe, healthy and connected lives.

In Hunters Hill this included a Feldenkrais session at the Hunters Hill Croquet Club on Monday night hosted by MovingInTune.

Feldenkrais is a gentle meditation and movement technique that explores how movement connects and can be supported by the whole body. More info at: www.movingintune.com

To find out times, dates and venues for local Seniors Week events visit: www.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival/whats-on

The project is being funded by the Parramatta Light Rail scheme and people interested in becoming Tree Champions can find out more on the council website at: www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/2023-parramatta-light-rail-tree-planting/tree-champion

Choosing the right cemetery

Knowing about the many burial and cremation options available makes it easier when selecting the proper memorial site.

Choosing a cemetery often comes during a time of immense sadness. Understanding in advance how it all works can help to decide on the most suited and preferred memorial arrangements, as well as avoid any unexpected additional costs that may come with hasty decisions.

Location

It’s important to consider both the right geographical location and specific memorial position within the cemetery.

Choosing a location someone shared a connection with can be comforting and it helps if the site is easily accessible for visiting loved ones.

The particular memorial place may align with religious beliefs or may be an appropriate reflective environment for family and friends.

Pre-need and At-need

Pre-need simply means funeral arrangements are

made in advance of someone passing.

These plans tend to cost less because everything is organised and paid in advance.

At-need arrangements involve organising a funeral soon after someone dies which incurs current costs.

Burial and Cremation

Some cemeteries include both burial sites and cremation plots. Burial sites are usually situated on an open lawn or among monumental areas.

Cremation plots tend to be more concentrated in a memorial wall or garden.

Other options can include crypts, vaults, legacy trees and natural burials.

Single or family plot

Having a family plot allows relatives to be buried together or have their ashes placed in the same location.

This pre-planned option can provide peace of mind particularly for those want-

Moving in Tune

Feldenkrais & Remedial Massage www.movingintune.com

IMPROVE HOW YOU MOVE, FEEL AND FUNCTION

Feldenkrais is a gentle kinaesthetic learning process that explores how every movement can supported and be connected throughout your whole body. It brings the mindfulness of meditation to how you move, feel and function to reduce the amount of effort required to hone ease instead. It is suitable for all ages and abilities. Develop your co-ordination, balance & spatial awareness as you learn to slow down & listen to the sensations in your body, to better look after yourself.

To better understand your own body, shift tension & restore inner equilibrium.

ContaCt

Shona Lee 0416 820 252 shona@movingintune.com www.movingintune.com

ing to be buried with past loved ones.

Interment (burial) rights

An interment right provides the holder with an interest in the land but does not give ownership of the land.

Some interment rights are offered in perpetuity, others as renewable arrangements every 25 or 99 years.

Ongoing costs

Knowing the ongoing financial commitment for any selected site is important.

It is a good idea to enquire if the cemetery provides all services with a secure guarantee of no hidden costs, and also check if a management or any annual fees are required.

NSW Seniors Festival feature - continued page 14

For more information see advertisement on this page or contact Northern Cemeteries on 1300 389 888.

SEE MORE STORIES PAGE 5

New Chief Scout appointed

The Scouts NSW Board has announced that with the support of the Chief Scout of NSW - Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, the Chief Scout of Australia – His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC SSC (Retd), has appointed Lloyd Nurthen to the role of Chief Commissioner for Scouts Australia NSW.

JB’s World

Currently at my better half’s country house on the hillside at a little ten-house street called Innerlohen 30 minutes drive on the Autobahn from Salzburg in the west and two and a half hours east from Vienna.

* * * AMAL of Amal’s Discount Chemist fame West Ryde heads This Week’s Birthday Honours

List celebrating this week, with son Dany Khalil , his wife Sandra , grandsons Isaac Hakim and Ramsey George. Dany now manages the leading West Ryde pharmacy with his family.

* * *

Elinor Higgins celebrates today while Jill Woods of West Ryde former Send-abasket celebrates tomorrow.

* * * Wilson Fu of Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club parties in the year of the Bunny this week.

Margaret Greig celebrates on Monday as does Gwen Karas elder daughter of popular former longtime TWT sports editor Chris Karas and Vanessa Karas with

brother Clifford and sister Faith * * * ST VALENTINE’s day greetings to all love birds and all those who can remember on Tuesday including Simon Harrop and Andreas Zollmann formerly of Epping, Beecroft and currently St Huberts Island with his love Ingeborg Stiefel.

* * * ELIZA FRASER

TWT Granny Smith Festival Queen runner-up 2009 celebrates 33.

* * * CLR BERNARD

PURCELL Ryde Labor Councillor adds a few extra Wednesday and no doubt will celebrate at Eastwood Chamber of Commerce’s February meeting Monday, February 13 at Club Eastwood with shouts by Chamber president and former Ryde Mayor Vic Tagg and Club President Ray Blunt.

* * * BUMPER STICKER: Who says nothing is impossible? I’ve been doing nothing for years.

* * * -Keep Smiling! JOHN F BOOTH AM

NEW TRADING HOURS

Monday to

With a career spanning 22 years in the Scouting movement, Lloyd exemplifies the incredible benefits of Scouting and the profound impact our movement has on many thousands of young people on a daily basis.

Scouts NSW said Lloyd had impressive leadership experience, a strategic mindset and the ability to positively impact others with his energy and passion.

He has volunteered as the NSW State Youth Commissioner, has attended the World Scout Conference in 2021, and is the Deputy Contingent Leader for the 25th World Scout Jamboree in 2023 to South Korea.

”Lloyd has been involved in several committees including the Public Funds Committee of the Board. He was a member of the Youth Program Review and is currently serving as the State International Commissioner for Scouts NSW and an Assistant Group Leader in his local Group,” Scouts NSW said.

Off to the ball

”Lloyd is currently employed full-time as the Global Customer Experience Manager for an aerial imagery and location intelligence technology company, were he focuses on finding ways to improve the Customer Experience across the company and help drive growth and retention.

”This makes him a relatable role model for many of our adult volunteers who commit to their Scouting activities while managing multiple other commitments.”

Neville Tomkins OAM JP will work with Lloyd prior to conducting a formal handover of duties in early April.

Scouts NSW said Neville would be thanked at that time for his tireless contribution to Scouts NSW as its Chief Commissioner since 2016.

Lifeline hosts book fair

Lifeline’s first book fair for 2023 is being held on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19.

It is being held at the Civic Pavilion, The Concourse at 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood from 8am to 5pm.

“After last year’s incredibly successful book fair at this ever-popular venue, this fantastic family fundraiser draws people of all ages from far and wide for their pick of high-quality secondhand books, DVDs, CDs, vintage vinyls, comics, games, puzzles and more at unbeatable prices,” a Lifeline spokesperson said.

“On offer in the Civic Pavilion at the Chatswood Concourse over two big days will be more than 60,000 books in over 50 categories, including general fiction, art, architecture, travel, study guides and texts for High and Primary schools as well as books for young adults and children.”

This year Lifeline has book sets for sale as well as rare, signed and first editions.

“All special books have been hand-selected and checked to ensure their authenticity and of course include some editions that are difficult to find,” the spokesperson said.

For more information on the Chatswood Book Fair, visit: www.lifelineh2h.org.au

Ulrike’s son Johannes and his wife Jana enjoy the Viennese Ball Season, including the Viennese Philharmonics Ball, the Coffee Makers Ball and the Hunters Ball. They are pictured in front of the statue of the Emperor Kaiser Franz Joseph.

Letters to the editor

Changing Australia Day

Dear Sir, I’m writing to you in relation to changing Australia Day.

FIRST: Fix Easter - to third weekend of either March or April.

SECOND: Transfer Australia Day to Easter Monday.

THIRD: Cancel 26th of January as a public holiday.

EDMUND COLLINGRIDGE West Ryde

Auditions for Assassins

Dear Sir, The Lane Cove Theatre invites amateur actors

to audition for the upcoming performance of the play, Assassins.

A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins combines Sondheim’s signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of the culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five would-be presidential assassins.

The Lane Cove Theatre Company is a registered not-forprofit theatre company. Expressions of interest should be emailed to: lanecovetheatre@hot -

Hunters Hill Guest Column

even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680

mail.com

LOCHIE BEH Lane Cove Theatre President

Longueville road makeover

Dear Sir,

The Longueville Road’s makeover is coming along nicely with new outdoor dining, gardens and seating.

The new paving matches the Plaza.

Parking on the eastern side will change from outdoor dining to public seating/park areas and back again.

Our film offers Hope and an awareness of mental health

This will improve the streetscape for pedestrians and businesses and provide a fresh new look.

The upgrade is funded by Lane Cove Council with partial funding from the ‘Streets as Shared Spaces’ project, an initiative of the NSW Government. And keep an eye out for our new mural in St Leonards off Christie Street. It was designed and painted by artist Helen Proctor as an abstract of waterways and bushland.

ANDREW ZBIK Mayor of Lane Cove

Spring garden competition coming to Hunters Hill

HUNTERS HILL will soon have an event to celebrate its standing as Australia’s oldest garden suburb.

The Rotary Club of Hunters Hill in partnership with Hunter’s Hill Council is bringing an inaugural Spring Garden Competition to Hunters Hill in 2023.

The competition will celebrate public and private spaces and raise funds for the maintenance of the historic Hillman Orchard, located beside Vienna Cottage in Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill.

“This will be a showcase of our amazing gardens, native habitats, balconies and courtyards, streetscapes and public places and will be a fitting celebration for Australia’s oldest garden suburb,” Hunter’s Hill Mayor Zac Miles said.

Rotary Club of Hunters Hill President Charles Amos said local garden lovers and those with a green thumb were encouraged to start planning now.

“The competition will give residents and families the chance to showcase their skills, creativity and hard work in the garden,” he said.

Entry will be free to residents living in the Hunters Hill local government area.

Online registrations will open from July on the Council’s website, with judging and prize presen-

tations to take place during Spring.

The competition will feature categories including: Overall best garden; Best small balcony and courtyard garden; Best native inspired ‘habitatfriendly’ garden; Best streetscape garden; and Best beautified or maintained public space. For more information go to: www.huntershill. nsw.gov.au/garden

Happy Valentines Day

Special Offer: Business with Blooms

Business with Blooms Florist in Meadowbank has a special offer for readers of The Weekly Times.

The renowned florist is offering a five per cent (5%) discount on purchases when they bring the Business with Blooms Valentine’s Day advertisement in this week’s edition into the store at Unit One, Number One Railway Road in Meadowbank.

As well as the special offer, Business with Blooms will be open extra hours on the Sunday before Valentine’s Day as well as from 8.30am to 1:30pm on Saturday alongside its weekday opening hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

“Just phone the shop for our Sunday extra hours and book your Valentine’s Day gift soon so you don’t miss out,” owner Therese Hanna said.

“You can order in store or online and we deliver across Sydney.’’ Business with Blooms will have single roses and full floral arrangements for Valentine’s Day gifts.

“We are passionate about providing beautiful flowers for our customers and strive to provide the best possible service,” Therese said.

Business with Blooms is also a family run and owned boutique shop that has been supplying beautiful flower arrangements, gifts and hampers for more than 40 years.

“We are a local florist and we pride ourselves on being able to provide personalised service,” Therese said.

“We know that each customer is unique and we work hard to ensure that each customer feels valued.”

Readers can phone Therese on 96872020 or 0418278907 and visit the website at: www.businesswithblooms.com.au

Whether we ‘Netflix and Chill’ to decompress at the end of the day, shed a tear while singing along to Adele in the car, or head to the theatre to see something that will make us laugh, we all need art.

It expands and delights us, consoles and inspires us.

Quite simply: we can’t live without it. For many Australians, myself included, art is more than just something that guides us through life.

It is our life.

I started ALC Creative from my Woolwich apartment in 2021 after lockdowns eliminated creative work opportunities worldwide. ALC Creative is a production company built on equal opportunity to provide a platform for emerging Australian artists across several artistic modes, including theatre, audio arts and film.

I have always had a passion for the performing arts industry and a deep respect for the importance of art, but producing art certainly does not come without challenges.

* * *

My focus for 2023 is drama short film titled Life Beyond Christine, produced in conjunction with Moonlight Motion Pictures.

Life Beyond Christine is about two broken women who connect as they individually work to overcome the trauma that haunts them as a result of the same perpetrator, psychologist Christine Hallaway.

This film sheds light on a few important issues.

It raises mental health awareness by giving a raw depiction of what struggle looks like behind closed doors.

It also makes a statement about the abuse of power from someone we trust, which is something we are learning to recognise more and more as a society.

Ultimately, Life Beyond Christine is a story about hope that demonstrates how connection – opening up to others – can help us heal.

This film aims to be high-quality and high-impact, to be released to film festivals worldwide and, eventually, the general public.

To The POINT

by Alexandra Chambers

I am extremely proud of what we are creating and particularly proud of the passionate group of emerging filmmakers collaborating on this project, including writer and actress Sarah Moon and award-winning director Margaret Thanos.

Short films and ‘co-op’ theatre are perfect learning grounds for emerging artists. * * *

Unfortunately, filmmaking is expensive and funding is limited.

Independent filmmakers don’t have the security or luxury of government funding and often have to fund the project themselves.

Production costs are often excessively high, even for small projects, which creates a certain inaccessibility for emerging artists eager to make their own work.

In making Life Beyond Christine, we are reliant solely on crowdfunding and philanthropy to ensure we have the funds to pay for the bare minimum essentials, with our incredible team working for a nominal fee hinging on funding success.

Here is where we are relying on the generosity of our local community to bring this project to life.

To learn more and support local artists, search ‘Life Beyond Christine’ at https://australianculturalfund.org.au

Alexandra Chambers is an independent film maker who lives and works in Woolwich.

Back to school

With school now back for the 2023 year, our local roads are once again busy at drop-off and pick-up times around primary and secondary campuses.

This affects the peninsula in particular, as well as other locations such as Mary Street and Earl Street.

Our Council works closely with school principals, through our road safety program and our School Principals Committee, to promote education for road users and pedestrians.

We have been receiving ongoing feedback from our local schools, and will continue to consult with the broader community to help ensure the safety of our students.

At times, you may see Council staff out and about around schools; please be mindful that education and enforcement play a vital role in helping keep children safe, especially early in the yearly school term.

Initiatives to help keep children safe around roads will also feature in the upcoming NSW Government ‘Be Bus Aware’ campaign for Bus Safety Week (20 to 26 February), which aims to raise awareness about how to keep kids safe on and around buses.

The campaign also reminds the community that when lights are flashing on buses, they may be picking up and dropping off children.

Free kids’ story sessions

Baby Bounce has returned to library and community space The YARN, on Fridays at 11am, now that the school term has resumed.

The free sessions are designed to engage youngsters aged 0 to 3 years in stories, songs and rhymes.

Parents and carers are welcome to drop

in with their little ones on the day - bookings are not required.

The YARN also hosts free Story Time sessions, aimed at preschool-aged children, every Wednesday from 11am.

The YARN is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. So, bring a friend and come and enjoy some quiet reading time or use the workspaces and free Wi-Fi.

Cooling playgrounds

We have some incredible outdoor spaces and playgrounds in Hunters Hill and recent works have added some new shade structures in time to deal with the summer heat.

Shade sails were replaced at Weil Park in Woolwich, while preparatory works are well under way to install a new shade sail at Harding Memorial Playground in Gladesville.

The shade is being added in response to public feedback expressed during previous community consultation and is part of our ongoing upgrades to local playspaces.

Clr Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill

HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles

☐ Rotary Club of Hunters Hill President Charles Amos with Hunter’s Hill Mayor Zac Miles

Bumper crowd at Ryde’s Lunar New Year celebration

A BUMPER crowd attended City of Ryde’s Lunar New Year celebration at Eastwood Oval on Saturday.

Politicians and real estate agents alike, were out in force, with the sun gods turning it on to ensure a large crowd of families and locals enjoyed the evening’s entertainment, food and drink stalls, amusements and carnival rides.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the spectacular high pole lion dancing.

The other was seeing Ryde councillor Trenton Brown ditch the blue tie for a traditional Korean costume, a gesture that observers say, went down a treat.

Ryde councillor Justin Li - who was the founding chairperson of City of Ryde’s Lunar New Year Celebration Committee and led it for four years

between 2009 and 2012 - said the weekend’s events were a fitting way to celebrate the pandemic being put behind us.

”After having the last two years impacted by Covid, it was great to see a record number of attendees at Eastwood Oval on Saturday, including the NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet,” Clr Li told The Weekly Times.

”Everybody had a fun time. Congratulations particularly to the new co-chairs Anthony Tang and Clr Trenton Brown and the Council events team who have taken the lunar new year event to new heights.”

☐ Community leaders at Saturday’s Lunar New Year celebrations, pictured l to r, included Ryde councillors Bernard Purcellm, Penny Pedersen and Charles Song; federal Minister for Education, Jason Clare; event MC Stephen Sim; Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale; Ryde MP Victor Dominello; Liberal candidate for the state seat of Ryde, Jordan Lane; NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet; City of Ryde Lunar New Year Celebration Committee cochair, Trenton Brown; Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM; and City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands.

Seniors Special: Celebrating life

Stay informed and healthy - discover something new

The importance of dancing on the ageing body

Whether it be a preventative intervention or a form of rehabilitation, there are boundless benefits of dance on the ageing body.

Gwen Korebrits, CEO of the Dance Health Alliance, says dance is a transformative and powerful activity which combines physical movement with the emotional connection of a shared, social experience.

“Not only does dance improve general levels of health such as flexibility, muscular and strength, it activates important areas of the brain which aid long-term cognitive function,” she said.

”Dancing helps promote new brain synapse connections and cognitive reserve, which helps slow the rate of brain deterioration.

”This has proven to be extremely beneficial for individuals experiencing cognitive disorders such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.”

Gwen said dance was key to helping the brain release memories and unlocking our desire to move.

“The combination of music and movement inspires out younger self to make an appearance,” Gwen said.

”I love that the Dance Health Alliance’s DanceMoves programme doesn’t require any dance experience - it’s a fun and safe way to maintain physical, mental and social health!”

As we age, it can be easy to lose confidence in our changing bodies.

☐ Dance Health Alliance

CEO Gwen Korebrits

Falling is one of the most feared aspects of ageing.

Human balance depends on our ability to control the movement of our bodies - abilities which decline as we age, increasing susceptibility to falling.

“The great news is the Dance Health Alliance’s classes can significantly help reduce the risk of fall, through improved focus, leg sensation, lower limb strength, reaction time and postural stability,” Gwen said.

”Increased confidence not only helps reduce the risk falls, but also helps improve many other areas of life such as the skills and confidence

needed to drive, or the ability to keep up with young grandkids!

”This in turn helps improve one’s overall independence and quality of life!”

Lady Anne Funerals has been operating since 2006 and we wanted to thank you for sharing the journey and your loyalty. We appreciate you being part of the tremendous growth that our Funeral home has experienced and therefore wanted to let you know that Lady Anne Funerals has relocated.

For more information on classes in your area, contact the Dance Health Alliances on 1300 183 342 or email: admin@dancehealthalliance.org.au

Karen Laing

Our phone numbers and email address remain the same. Please also be assured that we are still here to help you or your family as we have always done. We continue in the belief that every individual is unique, and so too should be their celebration of life.

At Lady Anne we have a respect for all faiths and cultures and pride ourselves on our continually evolving understanding of individual practices and beliefs.

☐ Lunar New Year event MC, Stephen Sim, with the ‘God of Wealth’

☐ NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, Ryde councillor and state Liberal candidate for Ryde, Jordan Lane and incumbent Ryde MP, Victor Dominello at Saturday’s celebrations.

New Ngarala Public School opens in Epping

Classrooms at Epping’s newest primary school, Ngarala Public School (pronounced Nah-ra-lah) are filled with students reaping the benefits of the new $60 million facility, catering for up to 600 students from Kindergarten to Year Six.

Member for Ryde Victor Dominello, Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell and Liberal Candidate for Ryde Jordan Lane, visited the students and staff in their new facilities.

“This new primary school will transform our stu-

Lane Cove independent launches campaign

dents’ learning and provide our young families with more education opportunities,” Mr Dominello said.

“It is great that the Liberal and Nationals in Government are able to deliver such amazing schools that will support the students for generations to come.

“The word Ngarala, which is derived from the local Dharug language word meaning ‘learning together’, I believe reflects the values of our community and provides a strong connection to the Wallumedegal people of the Eora nation.”

Mr Lane, also a councillor at the City of Ryde, said the electorate was benefiting from “the single greatest investment in education in its history.”

“To open yet another local school at Ngarala is a huge privilege, and if elected, I will be fighting to deliver yet another two in Melrose and Macquarie Parks,” he told The Weekly Times.

“My vision, as Liberal candidate for Ryde, is all about ensuring an even brighter future for local schools and education” Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said she was proud the Liberals and Nationals in Government have delivered the amazing new school for the community.

“This is a growing community, and the school is part of our government’s commitment to supporting families in this area,” Ms Mitchell said.

Prime Minister’s quick Eastwood stop

By Anthony Stavrinos

Mr Albanese was flanked by NSW Labor Leader, Chris Minns, Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale and Ms Howison.

”We have a an incredible society and this is my fifth Lunar New Year event that I’ve been to across three states over the past 14 days,” the Prime Minister said in Eastwood Mall.

”Here in Eastwood, we see a community that has benefited from the diversity that is here.

”And earlier, we met and had lunch with leaders of the Australian-Chinese, Australian-Korean and other communities who’ve

made this part of Sydney their home, who have come and are contributing to the national economy so that they can give their kids a better opportunity in life.

”That’s a great story of Australia. And that’s the story I want to see enriched into the future.”

Addressing members of the national press, broadcast media and of course, your representative from The Weekly Times, Mr Albanese gave Ms Howison a ringing endorsement. ”I’m very pleased to be here today to endorse Lyndal Howison and I’ve known Lyndal for 15 years,” he said.

Independent for the state electorate of Lane Cove - Victoria Davidsonlaunched her campaign at the Glasdesville RSL Club on Saturday.

More than 200 supporters attended the launch where she promised to be committed to political independence, democracy and community values.

“We must fight for integrity in the political process,“ she told supporters.

”Transparent decision-making and accountability must be at the centre of our system.”

The independent candidate is a lawyer and mediator who lives in Lane Cove and is married with three children.

She needs a swing of around 14 percent to defeat Liberal Anthony Roberts MP and possibly preferences from Labor candidate, Penny Pedersen.

“We can have a strong economy, a sensible transition to sustainable energy, development which enhances our community and a better environment without kowtowing to lobby groups or vested interests,’’ she said.

“I have the energy, the commitment and the drive to deliver for the people in our electorate.”

”She is a dynamo. She’s someone who’s absolutely committed to making a difference in this electorate.

”Lyndal is someone who retrained to become a high school teacher because she’s absolutely committed to education being the key ingredient in creating opportunity, in making sure that a community like this, a multicultural dynamic community, can see its youngest Australians have the best opportunity in life.”

Mr Albanese said that could be achieved by electing Ms Howison as the Member for Ryde as part of a Minns Labor Government.

☐ Liberal candidate for Ryde, Jordan Lane, NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell and Ryde MP Victor Dominello with students at Epping’s new Ngarala Public School; and, below, outside the newly-opened facility.

☐ Lane Cove independent Victoria Davidson at her campaign launch

☐ Pictured, l to r, Ryde Community Forum committee member joey Chan, NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Labor candidate for Ryde, Lyndal Howison and Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dropped into Eastwood for a quick media conference and a fundraising lunch for Labor’s Ryde candidate at the state election, Lyndal Howison, during a hectic schedule of appearances on Saturday.

LUNAR NEW YEAR WRAP UP

It was so wonderful to see so many people come together in Eastwood to celebrate the best of Asian food and culture at the City of Ryde Lunar New Year celebration.

Thank you to our staff and committee members, who dedicated their time to helping make this event such a success.

I wish everyone good fortune and happiness for the year ahead and hope you will join us again next year.

You can see a collection of photos from the day at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/lny

LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH

This February is Library Lovers Month, with an exciting range of events being hosted by our libraries.

Meet author Debbie Haski-Leventhal, learn new skills at a range of workshops, bring your kids along to an outdoor stories and songs session, and enjoy mocktails and crafts at Craternoon.

Drop into your local branch to receive a library lovers loyalty card and start collecting stamps throughout February to win prizes.

City News

Plus, Library staff have handpicked a selection of books to help you find your perfect match with Blind Date with a Book.

Find out more at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/librarylovers

WORLD PRIDE WEEK

Sydney WorldPride 2023 will be held from Friday 17 February – Sunday 5 March 2023 and this year the City of Ryde will take part in WorldPride by hosting a series of events and activities designed to be inclusive of our local LGBTQIA+ community.

From queer author talks to film screenings, meet ups, a webinar and a queer prom, there is something for everyone.

WorldPride is a global LGBTQIA+ festival that has been staged since 2000, with cities competing to host the event.

Find out more at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/worldpride

Sincerely,

Yedelian

SENIORS FESTIVAL

City of Ryde’s celebration of seniors occurs each year around the NSW Seniors Festival, with a month-long program of events celebrating the valuable contribution seniors make to our community.

There are many free events taking place in our community. This is a great opportunity to learn about the services available in the local area, try some new experiences and meet others!

For more information please call 9952 8222, scan the QR code or visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival

TUES

LIBRARIES

CRAFTERNOON AND MOCKTAILS

Join us for Library Lovers Day this 14 February. Across all City of Ryde Library branches, you can join for our Crafternoon and Mocktails afternoon, where you can sip on literary inspired mocktails, while crafting a card for someone you love, or a special artwork to take home. You can experiment with papercrafts, collage, pop-up cards, origami, or bring your own creative ideas to share. Drop-in anytime from 2.00 - 4.00pm to get crafty, and make sure to pick up a Library Lovers Loyalty Card while you’re there for a chance to win special prizes during February.

When Tuesday 14 February

Time 2.00 - 4.00pm

Where City of Ryde Libraries

www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/librarylovers

HAVE YOUR SAY OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that affect the community.

• Gladesville Town Centre Activation Project - Round 2 (Closing 26 February 2023)

• Local Planning Panel | 2023 Expression of Interest (Closing 28 February 2023)

• Charity Creek Cascade - Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 6 September 2023) Want to find out more?

To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call Customer Service on 9952 8222.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED &

For full details of the development applications received and determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices

Determined between 26 January 2022 and 1 February 2023

LDA2022/0209 145 Herring Rd

LDA2022/0276 15 Commissioners Rd

LDA2022/0343 11 Milne St RYDE

LDA2022/0380

LDA2022/0351 22 Crowley Cr

Clr Sophie Lara-Watson, Clr Jordan Lane, City of Ryde Mayor Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM and Clr Daniel Han at the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival in Eastwood.

OPEN DAY

8 March 2023 3.30–6.30pm

We welcome all families to our Open Day on Wednesday 8 March, 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

As enrolments continue to grow every year we wish to advise families that we are accepting applications from families in Year 4 (for Year 7, 2026) and Year 5 (for Year 7, 2025) and current Year 6 families for 2024, are invited to apply to be placed on our waitlist. This waitlist will move throughout the year however if you wish for your son to attend, he MUST be on this waitlist.

CongratulationsCLASS OF 2022

2 TOP ACHIEVERS, 65 DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS,

1 ALL ROUNDER

First in the Dioceses: Extension 1 Mathematics, Extension 2 English, History Extension, French Beginners

Third highest achieving all boys school in the Dioceses

86% of ATAR students received early entry offers

86.3% Band 4, Band 5 & Band 6

Fifth in the State in English Extension 2 � Second in the State in French Beginners

Marist College Eastwood congratulated the Year 12 cohort on the outstanding achievement of once again being placed in the top 150 in the State. The College has maintained this rank for the past 5 years. Despite the many challenges over the past two years, Year 12, supported by their teachers and families, continued to apply themselves to their work to overcome any obstacles they were faced with.

The attainment of the HSC is an achievement

2022 HSC Results

and a testament to their absolute dedication and hard work.

The Principal, Ms Rossetti said “there are a number of success stories to celebrate across faculties and subjects. Our students are to be commended for their success.”

Ms Rossetti wished to thank the teachers who guided the Class of 2022 through their HSC.

“Having the students select the correct courses as well as having dedicated staff work-

ing with them has contributed greatly towards their success.”

“We also celebrate our students who selected a non-ATAR HSC pathway. These students have secured various apprenticeships, full time employment or further vocational study,” said Ms Rossetti.

“We commend these young men for their choices and initiative demonstrated which has led to their success.”

Marist College Eastwood overall achievements:

• Spread of subjects over which Band 6 have been achieved, no Band 1 and under 1% of Band 2

• Third highest achieving all boys school in SCS

• 86% of ATAR students received early entry offers

• 100% of Band 5 & 6 -Ext 2 Mathematics , History Extension, Music, Visual Arts

• 86.3% Band 4/5/6,

• Fifth in the State English Extension 2

• Second in State in French Beginners.

maristeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au

realeSTaTe&FINaNCe

Ryde Real Estate joins McGrath Ryde

McGrath Ryde has more exciting news to announce following the team’s recent consolidation and move into its highly-anticipated, primely-positioned headquarters at 128 Blaxland Road, Ryde.

The McGrath Ryde team has once again expanded its footprint in the local real estate industry, with their merger and acquisition of wonderful local real estate practice, RYDE REAL ESTATE, in Putney.

“After three generations in the industry trading as Ryde Real Estate, with client relationships spanning many decades, it is with great pride that Ryde Real Estate’s legacy will continue with the exciting expansion of McGrath Ryde and an incredible team of more than 30 agents,” McGrath Ryde principal Robert Bagala told The Weekly Times.

Boasting a rich and productive history, Ryde Real Estate’s story began with Mario Boccalatte opening its doors in 1960 after making the move from his sugar cane farm in Babinda, Far North Queensland, with his wife and daughter Margaret in tow.

Ryde Real Estate was then located in Church Street, Ryde and Mario made many friends, servicing countless immigrant families coming to settle in Australia.

When Mario retired, daughter Margaret Lombardo took over the family business, emerging as one of the few women in real estate at the time.

Fast forward to 1978 when their son Eric joined the family business, and of course his wife Debrah

thereafter in 1985, to continue the family business as Ryde Real Estate.

In 1996 they relocated to their new office on the corner of Morrison Road and Charles Street in Putney where Margaret continued working into her seventies to retire in 2002. Debrah and Eric carefully selected the McGrath Ryde practice as they recognised its role in the local property market as one of the biggest real estate practices with a formidable reputation for its collection of highly reputable agents.

“We see local principals Robert Bagala and George Agostino as being aligned with a philosophy of personalised service with premium results,” says Debrah Lombardo.

“We made our decision with absolute confidence that McGrath Ryde will continue to run the operation like a family business with a personal service to our loyal and longstanding clients.”

Robert Bagala added that it was with great pride that Ryde Real Estate’s legacy could be continued as part of McGrath Ryde, “aligning with the calibre of industry professional that our incredible team proudly boasts.”

The team welcome you to visit them in their newly completed office at 128 Blaxland Rd Ryde, or contact any one of the friendly sales or rental team at 9816 3500 anytime.

Recent local property sales*

BALMAIN

13/110 Reynolds Street, 2B, Apartment

$1,480,000 (2 Feb 23)

Andrew Liddell, BresicWhitney

Balmain

BREAKFAST POINT

106/68 Peninsula Drive, 1B, Apartment

$850,000 (3 Feb 23)

Anthony Picasso, DibChidiac

Concord

CARLINGFORD

1 Page Court, Carlingford, 4B, 695.6 m2 House

$1,450,000 (04 Feb 23)

Eva Xu, Belle Property Epping

DRUMMOYNE

6/50 St Georges Crescent, 2B, 106.7 m⁲, Apartment

$990,000 (4 Feb 23)

Jack Hughes, CobdenHayson

Drummoyne

28 Thompson Street, 4B, 377

m2, House

$2,890,000 (03 Feb 23)

Adrienne Williams, BresicWhitney Balmain

DUNDAS

19 Bray Street, 4B, House

$1,750,000 (01 Feb 23)

Majd Jerjees, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde

EPPING

46 Wycombe Street, 4B, 696

m2, House

$2,310,000 (2 Feb 23)

Jeff Jianfu Luo, Stone Epping

1/24 Bridge Street, 3B, Unit

$860,000 (02 Feb 23)

Betty Ockerlander, McGrath

Epping

9A Audine Avenue, 5B, 328.1

m2, Duplex-Semi-detached

$1,980,000 (1 Feb 23)

Alex Chaozhi Fu, Belle Property Strathfield Homebush

208/20-24 Epping Road, 2B, 107 m2, Apartment

$763,000 (01 Feb 23)

Andy Lin, Uniland Epping

21 Orchard Street, 5B, 999 m2, House

$2,600,000 (31 Jan 23)

Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Realty Epping

GLADESVILLE

7 Warner Street, 4B, House

$2,822,000 (4 Feb 23)

George Agostino, McGrath Ryde

202/428 Victoria Road, 2B, Unit

$850,000 (30 Jan 23)

Robert Cassidy, Cassidy

Gladesville

11/21-23 Pearson Street, 2B, Apartment

$640,000 (02 Feb 23)

Robert Cassidy, Cassidy

Gladesville

LANE COVE

402/18 Birdwood Avenue, 1B, Apartment

$860,000 (06 Feb 23)

James Jitao Zhao, Strathfield

Partners Strathfield

10/19 Stokes Street, 2B, 115

m2, Apartment

$820,000 (03 Feb 23)

Patrick Lang, Belle Property Lane Cove

11/15 Helen Street, 2B, Apartment

$847,500 (02 Feb 23)

Hamish Gibbs, McGrath Crows Nest

LEICHHARDT

45 Allen Street, 2B, 209 m2, House

$1,420,000 (31 Jan 23)

Santos Sulfaro, CobdenHayson Annandale

LINLEY POINT

15 Burton Street, 2B, 607 m2, House

$2,015,000 (03 Feb 23)

Sam Lloyd, McGrath Hunters Hill

MACQUARIE PARK

3/46 Fontenoy Road, 2B, 169

m2, Townhouse $1,120,000 (04 Feb 23)

Eva Xu, Belle Property Epping

MARSFIELD

28/2 Busaco Road, 2B, 171 m2, Townhouse $1960,000 (02 Feb 23)

Daniel Lee, Belle Property Epping

MEADOWBANK

1507/13 Angas Street, 2B, Apartment $850,000 (31 Jan 23)

Chris Lee, Ray White Meadowbank

MORTLAKE

106/2 Northcote Street, 1B, Apartment

$575,000 (2 Feb 23)

Anthony Picasso, DibChidiac Concord

NORTH RYDE 315 Pittwater Road, 3B, House

$2,300,000 (4 Feb 23)

George Agostino, McGrath Ryde

48A Eastview Avenue, 5B, 345 m2, House

$2,020,000 (04 Feb 23)

Attlee Hsu, Belle Property Ryde

NORTH STRATHFIELD

2h/19-21 George Street, 3B, Apartment

$852,000 (04 Feb 23)

Matthew Everingham, Richard Matthews Strathfield

OATLANDS

16 Wesley Street, 5B, 929.5 m2, House

$1,965,000 (18 Jan 23)

Broderick Wright, Ray White Parramatta

RHODES 210/46 Walker Street, 2B,

Apartment $940,000 (6 Feb 23)

Tim, Property Jen & Tim 55/1 Timbrol Avenue, 2B, 173 m2, Apartment $825,000 (2 Feb 23)

Christian Malgioglio, Chidiac Realty Wentworth Point 734/60 Walker Street, 2B, Apartment $805,000 (26 Jan 23)

Tim, Property Jen & Tim 301/8 Jean Wailes Avenue, 2B, Apartment $950,000 (26 Jan 23)

Tim, Property Jen & Tim 310/43 Shoreline Drive, 2B, Apartment

$836,000 (26 Jan 23)

Tim, Property Jen & Tim 915/2 Peake Avenue, 1B, Unit $585,000 (26 Jan 23)

Tim, Property Jen & Tim

ROZELLE 165/5 Wulumay Close, 2B, 280 m2, Apartment

$2,850,000 (02 Feb 23)

Scott Robertson, Balmain Realty Balmain 314/3 Nagurra Place, 2B, 112 m2, Apartment

$1,425,000 (31 Jan 23)

Andrew Liddell, BresicWhitney Balmain

RYDE 14/2-6 Junction Street, 1B, Apartment

$570,000 (1 Feb 23)

Mary Jane Kim, Ray White Meadowbank

504S/5 Lardelli Drive, 2B, Apartment

$1,110,000 (31 Jan 23)

Robert Cassidy, Cassidy

Gladesville

WEST RYDE 14A Moss Street, 4B, 312 m2, House

$2,260,000 (04 Feb 23)

Michael Dowling - Pello Northern Suburbs

25/22-26 Herbert Street, 2B, Unit $635,000 (03 Feb 23)

David Johnson, Award Group West Ryde 64 Hay Street, 5B, 461.6 m2, House

$2,150,000 (02 Feb 23)

Chris Pennisi - Pello Northern Suburbs

(* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of reported sales)

☐ Pictured, l to r, McGrath Ryde’s Robert Bagala; Debrah and Eric Lombardo of Ryde Real Estate; and McGrath Ryde’s George Agostino

ACUpUNCTUre

BATHrOOM reNOVATIONS

SPINRYDE HOmE RENOVATIONS 9879 4855

7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110

Complete bathroom renovation for $20,999* including tiles and fittings to the value of $3,999*

10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.spinryde.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP

*Quoted prices are based on a 5m2 floor area and do not include asbestos or

JAYCORP RENOVATIONS 0424 261 818

Combined 30 years of experience in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish in your home. Please visit our website for recent projects.

www.jaycorprenovations.com.au Lic 306197c

A P S BATHROOmS 0410 454 165

Thinking of Renovating? Call us for a free quote Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renovations. Over 20 years experience. Lic: 207688c

HOPE RENOVATIONS

BUILDING CONTrACTOrS

BP CONSTRUCTIONS

CeMeNT reNDerING

(CONTINUED)

0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948

All building work including renovations, extensions, decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms. www.bpconstructions.com.au

ALTERATIONS

Lic 195060c

0418 484 216 9674 7527

Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S. Giltinan Builder P/L. Lic 91637c

BUILDING reNOVATIONS

CmT BUILDING SERVICES (NSW) PTY LTD 0416 246 431

Over 20 years-experience in all aspects of residential and commercial renovations, refurbishments and alterations. craig@cmtbuilding.com

Lic: 254214C

Bill 0433 909 406

Over 20 years-experience in bathroom, laundry & balcony renovation. Tiling, waterproofing & carpentry service. Qualified & high-quality finish. Lic.205959C

BeDDING

BEDS ‘N’ SECONDS PAUL GILES

9879 4226

Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mattresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville

SPINRYDE HOmE RENOVATIONS 9879 4855

7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110

Your local Extensions/Additions/Renovations/ Patio Builder

Fully Guaranteed to comply with the BCA (Building Code of Australia)!

10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.spinryde.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP

CArpeNTer/BUILDer

mJD CARPENTRY

J PRESTIGE RENDERING 0410 746 378

Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q

CLeANING – HIGH preSSUre

NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN 9888 5406 0414 765 181

Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer. No job too small.

CLOTHeSLINeS

DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691

Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on new or repairs.

Full range of folding lines

Call Richard 0407 585 691

CONCreTING

AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE

Charlie 0413 777 239

Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Over 32 Years Experience.

Lic. 129960c

G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402

Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc.

Lic11427C

TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791

www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C

ANTeNNA

mCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST 0431 444 111 Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, Gov app 5 yrs warranty.

ArCHITeCTS

PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L 9878 5850

P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, capable of handling all types of work, both residential and commercial, alterations or new.

ASBeSTOS reMOVAL

ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807

* All types of Asbestos removal

* Garages & Sheds Demolition

* Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections

* Free Quotes * All areas

* Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg.

* Fully Licensed & Insured

www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Facebook/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney Lic.Class B 210719

BALLUSTrADeS

WARD STEEL & ALUmINIUm 9645 6358

Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing, auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote, helpful services. wardsteel.com.au

BLINDS

SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS

8765 1733

Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian blinds same day service.

BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS

Cameron 0401 805 534

Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron.

BrICkLAyerS

QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED Gary 0431 163 114

GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES

* Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For prompt reliable service call Gary. Lic No 180752c

BRICK & BLOCK LAYING

Steve 0409 124 751

Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Lic. 55906c

BUILDING CONTrACTOrS

TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT

0418 493 789

For all new work, extensions & alterations, renovations or refurbishments. MBA Quality work. Lic 100569c

Matthew 0414 418 248

For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and maintenance works. Lic no 75741C

CARPENTER/BUILDER 0412 691 470

General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience. Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c

CARPENTRY 0468 612 956

All Renovations, Repairs & Painting Call Ernesto 0468 612956. Elamigoz77@hotmail.com

SEmI RETIRED BUILDER

Lic 184942c

Nick Roxburgh 0411 364 233

Semi-retired builder needs small jobs before building his own house. Repairs, maintenance, small new structures, fireplaces etc.

ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES

Michael Lyall 0407 912 355

All carpentry, renovations, decks, property maintenance & repairs. All general building work. Fully insured.

Lic 188739C

CArpeNTry & JOINery

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

James 0428 581 542

For construction of & repair of decks, pergolas, doors & new building work call James

Lic 179663c

CArpeT LAyING

BILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631

New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs. 40 yrs experience.

Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c

CONCreTe CUTTING

mASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758

Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing.

COMpUTerS

GLADESVILLE COmPUTERS

1300 929 414 0401 339 402

IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. All work guaranteed. www.g1computers.com.au

DAMp prOOFING

ANTI-DAmP AUSTRALIA

1300 301 210 0412 229 955

• Rising damp & Condensation proofing

• Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems

• Contact for free quote.

• 20 years local experience. www.antidamp.com.au

NOW IN SIX

www.weeklytimes.com.au

dEntist

PUtNEY DENtaL SUrGErY 9809 7110

• Over 25 years’ experience in Putney

• Renowned for gentleness and care

• Exceptional quality at affordable price

• Prompt appointments. 6 days

• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard

• Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au

drainEr

SYDNEY DraiNaGE EXPErtS Lic 143252c 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Clearing of blocked drains, sewers / storm water

Toilets, basins, baths, shower, laundry, kitchens

Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treatment. All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. 24/7 emergency. Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient.

ElEctricians

EaStWooD ELEctricaL SErvicES

Gerard 0408 447 882

All electrical repairs – residential & commercial rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new work. Call Gerard. Lic 82184c

EaStWooD BrUcE KENNarD PtY LtD 9809 7001 0417 690 627

Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 Thorn St Ryde Lic 35887c

GEoFF NaSH ELEctricaL SErvicES

9807 1957 0419 200 011

All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c

LocaL rYDE DiStrict ELEctriciaN Blake 0488 843 495

+ Small family-owned business

+ Lights, power points, NBN help, repairs + Small jobs welcome

+ Seniors discount 100% satisfaction guaranteed Lic 288540c

rYDE DiStrict ELEctriciaN 20+YrS EXP ian 0412 988 012

✓ Same Day Service

✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points)

✓ Pensioner Discounts

✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville

✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C

DENiStoNE ELEctricaL SErvicES

Andrew/Electrician 0417 909407

Alice/Admin 0423 545910

All electrical work, power, lights, internet, house Rewiring, telephone, IXL, ceiling fans, switch board upgrades expert, cctv. Lic 201164c, 278587c

rYDE ProvEN ELEctricaL 1300 776 247

Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship

•Family Owned & Operated

•Fast Local Service

•All Electrical. Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans www.provenair.com.au 354131C

Phone Guide Phone Handy

The Weekly Times 9807 6666

ElEctricians (continued)

LocaL ELEctricaL SErvicES James 02 8036 2372

Fast & trusted – Master electrician

• Electrical Repairs

• Smoke Alarms

• Switchboards upgrades

• PowerPoints

• Lighting installation

• Home Safety Checks

• Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C

GraNt HEDLEY ELEctricaL SErvicE

Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543

Local Electrician. No job too small. Over 30 yrs experience. Lic 80753C

EXcaVatiOns

FLEcK rUBBiSH rEMovaLS & MiNi EXcavatioNS Glen 0418 268 040

Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen

FEncinG

PriMo FENciNG 0402 981 141

Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs. Workmanship guaranteed. Call Colin 0402 981 141

LocaL FENciNG 9807 2367

Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes

aNDrEW SPiES FENciNG 0410 534 692

Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com

KoaLa FENciNG Martin 0412 010 212

Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. call Martin 0412 010 212

SMitH FENciNG 0400 598 403

Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com

aXFiX FENciNG 0498 058 885

Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool council requirements. Call Andrew. activE FENciNG

Peter Carbon 0425 203 080

Quality timber boundary fencing & gates supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Lic R89295

FlOrists

BLoSSoM HoUSE FLoriSt 9874 1577

Multi Award Winning Florist Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions

Member Interflora Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao

Email: blossomhouseflorist@yahoo.com.au

FUrnitUrE rEPairs & caBinEt MaKinG

traDitioNaL FiNE FUrNitUrE 0417 457 897

Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 40 years experience.

GaraGE dOOrs

rYDE GaraGE DoorS 9809 1965

Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote.

GardEninG

aBLooM acE GarDENiNG

8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647

Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance, Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best hourly rate. Free quotes. call Sam or Chad

GEcKo PLaNtScaPE

Robbie 0412 131 362

Irrigation solutions for your garden during water restrictions. Horticultural advice, garden maintenance and green walls. Qualified Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 0412 131 362

NortH rYDE GarDENiNG

0414 765 181 9888 5406

Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan.

a & a aBSoLUtE BESt PricE

9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161

Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack

GarDENiNG & trEE SErvicES

0412 594 911

Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911

LaWNMoWiNG, HEDGiNG, PrESSUrE cLEaNiNG

0418 214 789

No job too small. Fast, reliable service. Call Joe 0418 214 789

Gas

SYDNEY LocaL GaS SPEciaLiSt 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C

Glass

GLaDESviLLE GLaSS SErvicE 9817 3416 9816 3055

Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens, mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.

GUttErinG & MEtal rOOFinG

GUttEr-SNiPE GUttEr cLEaNErS 9477 5943

We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured

GUttEr, DoWNPiPE cLEaNiNG SPEciaLiSt 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted

aBc SEaMLESS 9748 3022

• Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing

• Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning

• Discounted prices & free quotes

• Over 40 years in the industry

• Fully licenced and insured

• Comprehensive warranties

hairdrEssEr

WaNt a GrEat HaircUt? 9888 5257

Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East.

handYMan

S.S. carPENtrY & HaNDYMaN SErvicES Sam 0414 413 326

Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc.

Ph. Sam

NicHoLaS carPENtrY & HaNDYMaN

SErvicES

Steven 0419 606 288

• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations

• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c

rEtirED BUiLDEr Charlie 0411 703 057

Small projects. Renovations. Repairs and maintenance. All trades.

hOt watEr sErVicEs

rYDE Hot WatEr SErvicE 9809 4230 0412 200 939

Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot water heaters. Lic No L985

a Hot WatEr SPEciaLiSt 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c

Guide Phone Handy

The Weekly Times 9807 6666

IronIng servIces

IRONING 0411 155 774

Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around

KITcHens

0413 395 444

Full KiTchen PacKage $4999 includes; cabinetry, Oven, cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, gladesville infoarycokitchen@gmail.com infoarycokitchen@gmail.com www.arycokitchen.com.au

COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS

glenn 0414 717 111

highest quality custom kitchen renovations complete job. all trades. unbeatable prices. Builder 20 Years experience. Free Quotes. Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 lic no 301036c

KITcHen rePAIrs

KITCHEN REPAIRS

PAInTers & decorATors (cOnTinueD)

MICHAEL THE PAINTER

Michael 0412 444 838

• Professional and reliable

• All types of painting • All areas

• Reasonable rates • Best quality

• Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc call Michael lic 320177c

ASPECT PAINTING & dECORATING 0401 951 257

all types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. lic 149577c

EdGE PAINTING

PLAsTerIng

GyPROCK PLASTERING SERvICES

Demitri 0404 770 412 all types of plastering * Reasonable rates. call Demitri lic 288665c

PLumBers

BLOCKEd dRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST

9638 1398 0419 409 130

all general plumbing including gas. (24hr emergency Service) no job too sml. Free quotes. STeMBRiDge PluMBing lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome.

COTTAGE & dOMESTIC MAINTENANCE

angelo 0408 677 614

hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, cabinets, Shelf to drawer conversions. no job to small. Free quotes 7 days angeloskitchenrepairs@gmail.com

lic no 139738c

LAundry/BATHroom

NICHOLAS CARPENTRy & HANdyMAN SERvICES

Steven 0419 606288

Full premium renovation service - waterproof, tile, remodel or tailor designs. all budgets. Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.nicholascarpentry.com.au

nSW Building lic no 108119c

LAWn moWer rePAIrs

RydE CITy MOWERS 9809 0329

Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. chain sharpening. guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. local pick up & delivery available (charges apply)

THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793

3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line trimmer repairs & service.

PAInTers & decorATors

PETER PAINTING

0423 808 115 8819 2795

25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes lic 157468c

RydE PAINTING & dECORATING SERvICES 0412 944 025

genuine local painter, Fully insured. all types of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. lic 150743c

Sam 0433 742 162

* Master Painters association Member.

* Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing & repainting. interior/exterior

* Pensioner Discount *Quality guaranteed. www.edgepainting.net lic 267578c/MPa280514

HONEST PAINTING 0452 639 991

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. eason 0452639991. lic 312751

PERFECTION PAINTERS

Joseph 0451 123 231

* Reliable and professional * Pressure cleaning * Roof Painting. interior and exterior. Free & Quote insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au lic. 269706c

GALA PAINTING GROUP INTERIOR, ExTERIOR, dRIvEWAy & ROOF Sam 0452 659 319

Professional & reliable Best quality & reasonable rates Free quotes, discount, fully insured Quality guaranteed info@galagroup.com.au

aBn: 63364043414 lic 381857c

PesT conTroL

ACCESS PEST CONTROL 0423 017 515 all areas, all pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner discounts). Will beat any competitor quote lic # 5092837

FORENSIC PEST CONTROL 1300 360 457

Your local Family Business Termites, Pest control, Rats, Mice, Birds. Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. all work is guaranteed. lic 5070252

PEST CONTROL 9449 2948

NOISES IN THE ROOF?

BE ROdENT FREE THIS wINTER FROm

aS lITTlE aS $180.00. We also do Poss Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services

BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL 0423 203 356

✔commercial ✔Domestic ✔all pests ✔Termites Service guarantee + Free aftercare Services

From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au

ANdy THE PESTIE 0405 589 705

Friendly, affordable & local. general pest control. Termite inspection & treatment. Free quotes. Senior discount. lic 5109540

PLumBers cOnTinueD)

TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000

We repair, supply & install direct to you. TaPS, TOileTS, hot Water Systems, Water Filters and more.

nO call OuT Fee! 0414 333461 lic 40572c

PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS

The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353

• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers

• $0 Call Out Fee*

• Fast Emergency Service

• Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared

• Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting

• Seniors Discounts

www.pureplumbingpros.com.au

0414 808 809 9808 3020

Phillip Draper West Ryde lic 3906

POOLE & CO PLUMBING

9809 4230 0412 200 939

Your local Plumber for 50 Years.

* Blocked drains cleared

* Taps & toilets

* hot Water * gasfitting

www.pooletheplumber.com.au

lic 985

ASPECT PAINTING & dECORATING 0401 951 257

all types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured.

lic 149577c

PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406

est. locally 1981

yOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER

0414 837 679

lic 3792

Phil 9715 1804

guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, efficient, Reliable, honest. Blocked drains cleared. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer. Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Room-central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No job too big or small. all work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies.

lic. 143252c

GLAdESvILLE PLUMBING SERvICES

9817 4777 0413 402 599

For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. emerg. serv.

Visa/Master/eftpos.

CMF PLUMBING

LOCAL PLUMBER 0488 801 042

• Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes

• 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers

• On-time & Reliable

• Plumbers you can trust

• All works guaranteed

• $0 CALL out

• You approve the price before we start! $50 OFF when you mention this aD

NEEd A LOCAL PLUMBER FAST? 9191 7353

Do you have no hot water? is your drain blocked? are your taps and toilets leaking? Do you want an extra gas point? For fast friendly service with a smile call Jeremy on 9191 7353

100% Satisfaction guaranteed

RydE CITy HOT WATER & PLUMBING Alfred 0418 976 679 LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience.

• Hot Water Repairs & Replacements

FIx THAT PLUMBING gavin 0431 126 808 local plumber based in Denistone lic 299998c

MICHAEL dONOvAN PLUMBING 0414 974 371

Servicing Ryde plumbing since 1985. call Michael lic 35895c

reFrIgerATor rePAIrs

lic 168655c

0411 232 629 9808 4220

• Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting

• Maintenance specialist

• Jet blaster & CCTV

• No job too small lic 117469c

JIM MEAdE PLUMBING 0418 247597

Maintenance & repairs. Blocked drains & camera. Backflow certification. Seniors discount. lic 46242c.

RydE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828

Retaining Wall RepaiRs

HULK EARTH ANCHOR

Call David 0448 989 792

Retaining wall solutions - practical, innovative & cost-effective. www.arandr.com.au

Roofing

J & M SCHALK. 9878 4483 0408 642 056

Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replacing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302.

LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c

SAM’S ROOFINg P/L Sam 0416 178 058

All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c

TOP RYDE TOP ROOFINg 0410 322 681 9871 0313

• High pressure cleaning

• All roof repairs & painting F/Q.

• Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c

Roof painting

AARON’S ROOFINg 0410 322 681 9871 0313

High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc.

Hunters Hill Women

Jan 31 Social Triples V Wahlquist G

Guice Cook d V Wahlquist J Lloyd G

Blunt Social Pair J Beale K Stewart d B Logan K Saggers, J Castaldi J Blunt d P Kelly A Lowe

LYNNE

denistone Women

thu Feb 2 Social S Bailee M Pollard

M Segula d M Armstrong Sonny M Woods 19/15 Ahn Soon e Leemaker

F Langdon d C Jackson S Lee e Lam

d P McClean T Little H Simmons 17/13

twightlight Bowls held every thursday

north

Ryde Rsl Women

tue Jan 31 Rk 1 J Jones P Ying L

d Y Roberts B Law I Hitch-

Rk 2 J Danks J Bryant S Beram d A Barton K Ruser S Hardacre Rk 3

R Williams M Bass K Russell d P Fer-

ris F Lancett R inchley Rk 4 C unwin

A Broholm C Candrick d C unwin A

Richardson S Fennell W/Rk 2 as above

RaffleRonda, Margaret Julie Thu Feb

2 Rk 3 J Hope R Williams K Ruser C

Bamback d J Hope M Kneller A Bro-

holm S Beram Rk 4 W Hyland P Ying J Bryant R inchley d C toms J Danks B

Guide Phone Handy

The Weekly Times 9807 6666

Roof RepaiRs

BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188

All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Leak detection specialist. over 35yrs exp.

Lic 123259C

RubbisH ReMoVals

gARRY’S RUBBISH REMOvAL

Cheapest Price’s

Call Garry 0416 295 790

* All types of waste (large or small)

* Household * Deceased estates

* Senior Discount * Free quotes * 30 years exp * 7 days

We’ll SAVE you.

FLECK RUBBISH REMOvAL

Glen 0418 268 040

• All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes

• Excavator for hire

• Domestic/Commercial

• Good Rates

• All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen.

safetY Rails

SAFETY RAILS BY RAILS 2U

Les 0439 967 102

Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel or timber, internal or external. obligation free quotes, fully insured, senior discounts. Covid safe – fully vaccinated.

soliCitoRs & ConVeYanCing

LEES & gIvNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122

soliCitoRs & ConVeYanCing

(ContinueD)

E LEE LAWYERS 7202 8088

Compensation Law, Wills & estates & Conveyancing. Accredited Specialist in Personal injury Law. Fixed fee for simple Wills. First consultation free. Suite 14/1 Railway Pde, Burwood www.eleelawyers.com.au

stoVe RepaiRs

RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832

Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828

suRVeYoR

ATS LAND SURvEYORS 9808 6854

Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@ atssurveyors.com.au

tiles/tiling

ACCLAIM TILINg SERvICES

Gabriel 0404 032 426

Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers, kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance. Call Gabriel.

Lic 251461c

tRee lopping

S T J gROUP TREE SERvICES 0401 181 780

Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve

tRee lopping

(ContinueD)

TREE LOPPINg SERvICES 0412 594 911

the arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump grinding storm work. emergency services qualified arborist landscaping . Best and cheapest service. 15 years experience. Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911

AJ’S TREELOPPINg & RUBBISH REMOvAL 0412 933 031

Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quotes pensioner disc. extra services incl. stump, grinding, garden maint, small concrete jobs.

tV RepaiRs

EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE 0412 566 100 9807 2772

• Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus

• Get your DIGITAL Ready

• All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years

WasHing

MaCHine RepaiRs

RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832

Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828

Weddings

RAY WOOD PHOTOgRAPHY 0414 843 759

WindoW Cleaning

Law B Patterson W/Rk 4 as above Raffle Robyn Julie H District Fours start on Monday Good luck to our teams

established 1983Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Wills, estate Law; Conveyancing, enduring Power of Attorney. Home visits available. 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville Bowling

COLLEEN RENWICK

north epping Women

Tue Jan 31Social L Watford V Riley J Swan d M Garrick M Phipps P Spaul 19/17 S odbert R Delves S Farrelly d S Odbert H Stibbs S Caswell 19/17

SUE ARCHIBALD

north epping Men

Wed Feb 1 Club t Carters P Delves W Daley d C Watford G Scott R Peterson 24/10 J Holbert S Slocombe M Hollier d J Holbert J Royer K Douglass 21/16 o Sherrard R Phillips d t Gardiner S Mewburn 29/14 P Brown R Matheson d C thurmer S Garvey 29/16 B Swan

G Stace d G Giudice R Vass 24/20 W Spaul R Gallop d t Warner C Maskill 29/16 N Oppedisano P Harbrow d

D Byron n Martelli 28/11 Sat Jan 28

Club J Royer P Brown d G Giudice

L Driessen 32/18 t Carters M taylor

R Peterson d t Carters S Farrelly R Crowne 27/14 A Beaven D thompson

R Gallop R Vass d B Swan S Caswell

t Warner G Scott 22/16 S Slocombe

M Phipps B Spaul G Stace d V Riley L Byrne P Spaul J Swan 20/16 Pennant trial v West Pymble Gde 4: S Mewburn P Harbrow N Martelli M Peisley won 22/11 N Oppedisano M Hollier J Boulos e Matheson won 27/13 A Cas-

well M Havron J Peisley P Delves won 21/16 Pts 10-0 Gde 6 D Byron W Da-

Round-up

ley R Phillips S Garvey won 19/13 t Gardiner n Swancott J Fry K Douglass lost 12/27 R thorp R Delves o Sherrard C Maskill won 27/14 Pts 9-1 KEN DOUGLASS putney tennyson bowls

Sat Jan 21 Social J Hanna L Ager D Walker d G Merchant K Jennings A Rodger 23/22 P Smith M Johnson A Long d C Dale R Rees R Rust 22/14 P Harris A Macdonald J Cunningham d D Panannan K Lake B Prentice 25/24 P Davidson P McLean J McConnell d K Beatty P Gray L Macdonald 25/17 Wed Jan 25 J Hanna B Jasprizza K Jennings d K Beatty B Lancett J McConnell 21/13 R Rees t Ryan J SB Prentice d A Anderson P McLean P Joint 27/15 T Gibbons P Harris D Walker d C Dale D Devine A Long 27/16 P Anderson K Lake B Prentice d A Anderson P McLean P Joint 21/15 Wed Feb 1 Social D Devine K Lake J Cunningham

NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANINg, 9808 6773 eugene 0415 258 454

Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. eugene

denistone Men

Wed Feb 1 Social K Johnson J Blunt

S Walmsley A Anderson d B White

D Hopkins J Elliot 29/12 H Mawad A

16/14 D Panannan G Merchant A Long B Prentice d P Yeow J McConnell M Lansdown D Walker 23/17 P Davidson P Harris P Joint P O’Sullivan d M Texier P Smith P Cormican J elliott 39/7 Social F Cornelis P Noone J H/anna d C Dale A Bolster J Stanton 26/12 PETER CORMICAN lane Cove bowls

Minor Singles M Lake d M Brouggy

27/2 Social V Solway G Scott G Moon

d Vankierk Kay Mulhall S Smith 25/23

A Gordon R Johnston Kevin Mulhall d

S Kinsman B Paxton R Moran 21/16

J Jobson C Deng K Zhou d D erskine

M Cosby S Creedy 32/19 G Ronald-

son Popovic d L Sturman D Madson

27/12 D Lloyd O Hostrup J Bowring d

M Collum Jeannette Lloyd M trerrey

24/8 Thu Major Singles D Vankierk d

P Wade 25/20 John Lloyd d M Lake

25/15 Fri Major Singles D Lloyd d S

Brouggy 25/18 B Paxton d S Kinsman

25/18 Minor Singles G Boardman d H

Lee 26/11 Sat Social Jeannette Lloyd

M Cosby D Vankiekirk d Jeannette

Lloyd J Smiles G Ronaldson 27/19 C

Pendlebury S Kinsman V Solway d W

Pendlebury M Screen G Scott 31/13 M

Brouggy C Sinclair Kevin Mulhall d D

Erskine P Zucconi S Hobson 25/13 G

Boardman d H Lee 26/11

DAVID ERSKINE

Blake t o’Shanassy P Dale d A Mc-

Millan D Pocock M Woods i Christo-

pherson 16/9 Z Bosnjakovic M Wilson

t Waygood d S Pak S McClatchey G

Hatch 32/22 M Lee J Knight R Court

d G Mitchell M Little D Moody 23/14 A

Blake A Blake V Ardino d D Pocock G

King i Christopherson 30/14 t Locas-

cio J Fleming J Myers d C Madafiglio

J Mohan B Gibson 34/18 R Ralston

J Rae J Klueckmann d D Kennedy M

Johnson B Bell 25/12 B nicoll A Moy-

lan G Carroll d G erickson e Coleman

D Linnert 24/20 t Chan t Marcellino K

D Galati K Graham

easther d L Crow

38/14 Sat Feb 4 Social Z Bosnjakovic

Z Bosnjakovic B Prestond D Roughley

P McPhie B Milner 25/8 K Johnson

J Clough S Y d B White J Aha S Lee

20/14 Sun Feb 5 Mixed Pairs Rd 2 J

Elliot G Gudmunsen d P Orr H Mawad

31/8 e tulloch A Blake d e Bell D Po-

cock 21/9 C Heming K Easther d H Simmonds B Bell 27/5 e Lam G Carroll

d B Reynolds t Chan 22/17 C Smith

G erickson d P Stewart G King 26/23

DAVID POCOCK

Carlingford district Men

Club triples S/F R Pursey J uren P

Murphy d J Lun G Laws J Melham

23/22 N Holman P Roy B Thomson d P taylor B Goldsworthy J Stuart 26/19

Wed Feb 1 Social BWood A Cukon R Palmer d R French R Summerhayes B Goldsworthy 22/13 G Monk J Arkins d J Mazzaferro J Uren 16/12 R Pursey P Murphy d J Hobson W Dewhirst 19/18

N Holman N Elder d S Merani R Preston 25/14 A Burgoyne B took dr P Roy R Hurley 16/16

GEOFF YOUNG

Hunters Hill Men

thu Feb 2 Social S Craig J Beale P Nightingale d P Maltby P Hirst J Lowe 24/10 G Aghajoni J Hirst G Blunt d P Small A turnbull K

Federal Police raid homes in epping and Drummoyne

Homes in epping and Drummoyne were raided by federal police on Wednesday night and nine people were arrested as part of a Sydney wide operation that targeted an alleged money laundering syndicate with links to China.

The raids seized $29 million in cryptocurrency, dozens of designer watches, handbags, jewellery and luxury cars worth as well as four firearms.

Police allege the syndicate operated as an “underground

bank” for organised crime and circumvented Australian laws that regulate the transfer of money from China to Australia by using an underground syndicate broker.

The syndicate allegedly charged a 10 per

For a Private Home, located Lower North Shore (near Chatswood), seeks a mature minded, enthusiastic person.

Required 3 to 5 days per week, familiar with all aspects of garden maintenance, including annuals, shrubs, lawns, Cattleya Orchids, and Japanese Koi Fish, plus basic handyman skills.

This is an ideal position for a self-taught, self-motivated individual, who prides themselves on their ability to maintain and create a magnificent, prize winning garden.

Please send your Resume and all References, in strictest confidence to: Gardeners Position

P.O. Box 117, Artarmon, N.S.W. 1570. OR : hermanx@bigpond.com

SOLICITORS DIRECTORY

cent fee and required customers to deposit money into a Chinese bank account it controlled.

It is also alleged the syndicate laundered $150 million of its own profits to avoid suspicion..

AFP Assistant Commissioner Kirsty Schofield said the investigation - titled Operation Avarus-Midas - was “one of the largest and most complex money laundering investigations in the AFP’s history”.

“We will allege the money laundering organisation used their profit to live large,” Assistant Commissioner Schofield said.

“They bought highend jewellery, highend watches and some of these watches cost more than what an individual would earn in a lifetime.”

She did not rule out further arrests as part of Operation AvarusMidas and said the police action should send a message to organised crime: “you are on our radar”.

PolICe NeWS

Grave concerns for missing Ryde man

Police said the family of James Dang hold grave concerns for his welfare after he did not return home on australia Day and the family could not contact him.

James is described as being of Asian appearance, of medium build with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last wearing a white, red and green chequered long sleeve polo shirt, long black pants and black shoes. His vehicle was located in North Head on Friday, January 27.

Anyone who may have seen James or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Ryde or Manly Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

* * * a WoMaN and a man have been charged after an alleged stabbing in Ryde on Sunday, January 29.

Just after 9.30pm, emergency services were called to a unit on Devlin Street, Ryde, after reports a man had been injured.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 35-year-old man for a stab wound to his chest before he was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.

Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command later arrested a 37-year-old woman, who is allegedly known to the man.

She was taken to Ryde Police Station, where she was charged with reckless wounding and was refused bail. The man was released from hospital before he was taken to Chatswood Police station and charged with contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic).

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Burwood Local Court on Thursday, February 23. ***

TWo TeeNaGerS were able to flee from a gang which tried to steal their shoes last week.

Police allege two unknown gang members approached the pair around 7.30pm on Sunday, January 29 along a footpath at Shrimptons Creek in Marsfield and one of the teens was punched.

Four more suspects appeared but the teenagers were able to run away.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Eastwood Police Station on 9858-9299, or Ryde Police Station on 9808-7401, or Gladesville Police Station on 9879-9699, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

*** aN aSSISTaNT NUrSe has pleaded guilty to four counts of assault inflicted upon five residents in an aged care residence in Epping in March, last year.

The 25 year old woman appeared before Parramatta Local Court on Monday, January 30 charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and four counts of common assault.

She will return to Parramatta Local Court for sentencing in March. ***

a PUBlIC aPPeal has gone out to help police capture a person or persons who stole war medals from a home in Hunters Hill on Monday, January 23.

Police said the medals were stolen alongside a coin collection and jewellery from the Gaza Avenue home between 10:30 am and 1:30pm.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Gladesville Police Station on 9879 9699, Eastwood Police Station on 9858 9299, or Ryde Police Station on 9808 7401.

Information can also be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw. crimestoppers.com.au

a PISTol was found in bushland in West Ryde and a man has been charged with unlawfully owning it.

The 35 year old was arrested around 11:20pm on Thursday, January 19 after police received information that three males, aged 29, 35 and 61-years-old were acting suspiciously in the carpark of a West Ryde business.

The pistol was found after a search of the area and a police investigation linked it to the 35-year-old suspect.

He was charged with possess unauthorised pistol, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority and acquire pistol, subject to firearms prohibition order.

He was refused bail.

***

a DrIVer tested positive for cocaine and cannabis on Thursday, January 19 during an RBT operation on Victoria Road, West Ryde. It is alleged the 23 year driver was tested around 11:40pm and returned a positive roadside test for cocaine.

He is then alleged to have confessed to carrying cannabis, which was seized by police.

A subsequent test is alleged to have also found him to be under the influence of cannabis.

ryde murder trial sensationally postponed

The trial of a Brazilian man accused of murdering ryde businesswoman Cecilia Haddad (38) is expected to be delayed by months after he sensationally sacked his defence team on Wednesday.

Accused killer Mario Marcelo Santoro’s trial in a Rio federal court over the alleged 2018 murder was due to commence this week and NSW detectives had flown to Rio to give evidence.

“We remain committed to the process and this happens in Australia too, so we’ll be there next time,” NSW Police Inspector John Edwards said in the courtroom.

It is alleged forty year old Santoro strangled Cecilia Haddad in the kitchen of her Ryde apartment in April and fled to Brazil hours after her body was spotted by kayakers in the Lane

CollINS, Marilyn. Late of Beecroft. Passed away on January 30. Aged 91 years.

DaVID, Patrick. Late of Beecroft. Passed away on January 29. Aged 80 years. Funeral Service to be held in St Gerard Majella’s Church, Carlingford on February 16 at 11.00am

DoYle (nee Jenkins), Pauline. Late of Chatswood. Passed away on January 29. Aged 95 years.

KeeNe, Shirley Doreen. Formerly of Dundas. Passed away aged 87 years.

– with storage stool. Yamaha U1 full size upright. Polished walnut.

Cove River at Woolwich.

Detectives launched a murder investigation days later when her abandoned red Fiat car was found at West Ryde railway station.

Santoro was named as a key suspect in the murder and in July, Brazilian police swooped on him at his sister’s Rio apartment.

He has since been held in Rio’s notorious Benfica Prison.

The pair attended university together in Brazil and Cecilia had moved to Australia more than a decade ago, first living in Perth.

In 2016 she relocated to Syd-

ney where she worked in mining and logistics.

The Haddad family said Cecilia had fallen into an emotionally abusive relationship and was fearful of Santoro, who refused to leave her home and stalked her in public.

Her brother Muller Haddad had flown to Rio for the trial and said his sister’s death had “completely devastated” the family.

“We miss her so much,” he said.

If convicted, Santoro faces a 30-year sentence but will serve no time in Australia, as Brazil does not extradite its citizens.

McNaMara, Michael Joseph. Late of Eastwood. Passed away on January 31. Aged 79 years. Funeral Service to be held at St Kevin’s Catholic Church, Eastwood on February 9 at 4.30pm

PaTTerSoN, Sandra Mary. Late of Five Dock. Passed away on January 28. Aged 71 years.

WeBB, Michele lee. Late of Epping. Passed away on January 28. Aged 72 years.

WIllIaMS, Patricia Joan. Late of Beecroft. Passed away on January 21. Aged 92 years.

CAPTAINS CHAIR –rosewood & burgundy leather, very comfortable $75 Ph 0425 370 022

ANTIQUE CLOCKS – wall hung, 90cm $95 & one stand alone $65 both play music Ph 0425 370 022

GOLF CLUBS – 2 sets, mixed brands/clubs with golf bags $220 ono for lot or sold separately. Ph 0432 405 548 after 4pm

HOUSE –

ALL CARS WANTED –any year or model, any condition. Drivable or not, top cash paid. Call Wal on 0425 304 475

BADGES – sports and leagues clubs, military and other badges wanted. Also medals, old postcards etc. HMAS Sydney items, souvenirs. Call Duncan 9869 3884 STAMP & COINScollections wanted. Australian & overseas. Also badges, medals, old postcards, military items etc. Call Duncan on 9869 3884

Ph 0425 370 022

CLEANING AND GARDENING SERVICE

– Gary Ph: 0414 332 651

STAMPS – Australian pre-decimal stamps wanted. Kangaroos, KGY, pre-war covers, postcards, tags. Cash paid on the spot Ph: 0418 967 577

☐ Murdered Ryde businesswoman Cecilia Haddad.

Holy Cross Sydney Cricket Championship

In late 2022, Holy Cross College Ryde capped off an amazing three years in Cricket success winning its third First XI premiership in three seasons. The Holy Cross cricket program led by grade cricketer Mr. Jack Hill and sport coordinator Mr. Tim White has become the envy of many schools with a steady flow of elite cricketers attending the College. Holy Cross has amazing sporting facilities including state of art cricket nets and equipment in association with excellent coaching.

The team was captained by Jackson Kent who amazingly has played 5 seasons of First XI cricket making his debut in Year 8 and finally captaining the team and becoming its top run scorer for the third season

straight.

Holy Cross College, Ryde is having its Open Day on Sunday, March 5 and we invite all interested families to book a tour.

With limited spaces available for Year 7, 2024, now

Rinky Hijikata in sizzling form

is the time.

Join our great community, especially any budding cricketers out there.

Ph: 98081033

www.holycrosscollege.org

Open Day: SUNDAY 5 March (10 - 1:00 pm)

Plenty at stake in A-League Sydney derby

Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Marko Rudan has put Saturday night’s Sydney derby at CommBank Stadium (kick off 7.45pm) into perspective.

“It’s not just another game,” Rudan said.

“It’s a big game for our club.”

A resurgent Sydney FC will be travelling after consecutive wins (a season-first), to face a Wanderers side buoyed by a win over the reigning champions.

The Wanderers sit in second spot on the table and want to stay there, while the Sky Blues - after a 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners - have finally

penetrated the top six and will want to continue their progression.

It’s been more than two years since both clubs have approached a Sydney Derby off the back of respective wins. And with both sides followed by respectively rowdy active support, this weekend’s match should be a cracker.

Ravens are ready for 2023 NPL season

The 21-year-old grew up in Epping and attended The King’s School and now lives in Willoughby.

He proved unstoppable at last week’s Burnie International, claiming his second career ATP Challenger singles title without dropping a set.

This propels Hijikata up 30 spots to world No.119 and into seventh position in the Australian top 10.

Hijikata claimed the men’s singles title without losing a set, completing his perfect week with a 6-3 6-3 victory against top seed James Duckworth in the final.

This is the 21-year-old’s second career ATP Challenger singles title.

Hijikata, who won the Australian Open men’s doubles title last month in partnership with Jason Kubler, was previously ranked at a career-high world No.149, broke into the top 120 after his performance this week.

Rinky Hijikata has broken into the world’s top 120 in the latest ATP Tour men’s singles rankings.

☐ Australian men’s singles rankings

☐ Rinky Hijikata with his Bur nie International trophy

☐ Holy Cross College Ryde’s First XI premiership-winning cricket side

Pictured are players with their jerseys, coaching staff and officials. Best of luck for the coming season ladies.

Gladesville Ravens’ representative women’s first grade and reserves squad members for the 2023 NPL top tier had their jersey presentation last Tuesday, withspecialguestsRydeCouncillorsRoyMaggioandSophieLara-Watson.

david K bred to be a tiger!

By the one eyed t iger

FIGHTING

Twenty eight year old David played his junior footie with the All Saints Toongabbie Tigers Under Ten team and grew up with a Tiger crest on his heart.

Contracted with us until 2026 he is a New South Wales and Australia representative star who only needs to add a grand final winners medal to complete his impressive collection of silverware.

And that’s why he jumped at the opportunity to join the new look Tigers under coach Tiger Tim Sheens and Assistant Coach Benji Marshall.

He joins us in a player swap for Jackson Hastings and the smart word at Concord is that this is an amazing deal for us with David every bit as impressive as Jackson...and that’s very impressive!

With almost 200 NRL games to his

SOCIAL KITCHEN

credit, he comes with a reputation for being one of the most dominant forwards in rugby league, famous for moments of individual brilliance and more than able to cope with a heavy workload.

Our poor opponents will certainly be shaking with fear when they read his stats.

One that impresses me is that he finished in the top ten for the most metres made by a prop in 2022 - averaging 155 metres per game - a feat even more remarkable considering injury restricted him to just 18 games!

With Jimmy Tamou pursuing his career in tropics of north bananaland, David is also the experienced leader of the pack we need and a forward able to make charging runs towards the try line.

He also comes with an unrivalled reputation for being a provider with his razor sharp, inch perfect passes to the backline a key feature of his

game.

My sources at Concord also tell me he’ll be one of our first forwardssince Steve Roach and Paul Sironenable to score from a ‘kick and chase’ try on the last tackle inside the opponents quarter.

Tim brought him into the Australian side in 2014 so there’s already a synergy between them.

Together with Api and Isaiah, he brings a Never Say Die attitude to a side hungry to win a grand final and is another reason why you should bet Ma-In-Law’s Funeral Fund on the Tigers while the odds are still stacked in your favour.

This Thursday the Tigers travel to the Land Of The Long White Cloud for a pre-season challenge game. SEE YA THERE!

PROP David Klemmer joins our new pack of representative forwards and despite his transfer from The Frights we can reveal he’s born and bred to be a Tiger!

☐ David returns to the Toongabbie Tigers Under Tens, where he plied his trade as a youngster.

☐ David at training