Edition 23

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Edition 23

MESSENGER
MYALL COAST
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Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest - Bulahdelah - Karuah - Stroud - Nerong - Pindimar - Bundabah - North Arm Cove
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Edition 23
4th March 2015
Myall Coast Messenger
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Tea Gardens 2324
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Our Local Fish Co-op welcomes Karen back
THE COMMERCIAL FISHERMANS CO-OPERATIVE in Tea Gardens was established in 1948 to
provide local fishermen with premises to store their seafood for sale to Newcastle and
Sydney fish markets.
It was then known as The Newcastle and District Fisherman’s Co-operative.
In the early 1970’s part of the old building was leased to Markwell Fisheries for the
processing of Royal Red prawns for the domestic and overseas markets.
Around this time the retail outlet was established to service the local area.
In 1981 Karen Fidden and her mum, Leone, took over the retail shop and successfully
created a great relationship with the local community in the supply of fresh local seafood.
In 2002 the old building was demolished and Karen continued working in the new retail
outlet.
After a short break Karen is now back in the shop.
As the daughter of third generation local fishing families
(Fidden & McCrae) and having sons and brothers presently
fishing in the area it seems natural to make available to
locals and holiday makers lovely fresh local seafood.
Karen and Lia (who was previously employed in the shop and is also back) wish to
thank the community for the overwhelming support they have received this far,
it has been truly wonderful.
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4th March 2015
By the Community For the Community - published fortnightly
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Community Spotlight
INDEX
Community Spotlight ........... P 2
Council & News ................ P 3-4
Community News ......... P 5 - 11
Poets Corner ....................... P 11
Letters.................................. P 15
Church ................................... P 8
Classifieds............................. P14
Sport .............................. P 16-20
Sudoku ................................. P 16
Fishing .................................... P5
Gardening ............................. P 5
Police Report .......................... P7
Bowls..................................... P17
Golf ..................................... P 19
Travel.................................... P11
Tide Chart ............................. P 5
What’s On ............................. P 6
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Our Trove of Local Treasures - a continuing series
Carol Love
A BOND WITH HORSES AND CHILDREN
The primary objective of Riding for the Disabled
Association (RDA) is to provide most people with a
disability the opportunity to ride and enjoy all the
activities connected with horse riding. Riding for people
with a disability is both therapeutic and recreational and
RDA is in fact one of the few organisations that offer a
multi-diagnostic service catering for people with a wide
range of disabilities.
Today’s treasure is Carol Love, who has only been in Tea
Gardens for twelve months but who, in that time, has
forged deep bonds with the Riding For the Disabled
Association at Raymond Terrace. After moving from a
farm Carol found she had a surplus of riding equipment
and was missing working with horses so when she
approached RDA to find a home for the gear and was
asked if she would like to become a volunteer with the
group, her answer was yes.
Riding began on the Pacific Highway site in 1983 and the
emphasis is on providing programs tailored to the
individual needs of the children involved. The
Association provides for school-age children with a wide
range of abilities and disabilities and allows them to
have the experience of indoor and outdoor riding,
assisted or independent. To quote from RDA’s website,
“Horse riding is a unique form of exercise
and rehabilitation. The complex movement
of the horse helps to improve coordination,
balance, muscular development and
fitness. Horse riding and horse related
activities assist greatly and often
dramatically in the development and
restoration of personal confidence, selfesteem, communication skills, leadership
and trust”.
watch from a glass-enclosed viewing area in the arena.
As well as basic riding the disabled can be involved in dressage
classes or carriage driving. There are jumps and flags put out for a
range of activities and each year there is a Christmas party and
novelty gymkhana to involve the whole family.
A new addition is a Sensory Garden, where riders search for
specific objects and sounds. All this work has been done on a
voluntary basis and volunteers are always welcome. They do not
have to be “horsey” people – there is a huge variety of jobs to be
done, from gardening to driving a horse float in central Sydney,
ready for the dressage at the Royal Easter Show! If you are
interested in helping, or if you need a “horse fix”, the phone
number is 4987 1402. The centre is open from March to
November, excluding school holidays, and times are worked out
to suit the individual volunteer.
Carol receives great satisfaction from working with both the
beautiful children and the horses and watching the rapport and
confidence between them grow as the benefits of the therapy
take effect.
Thank you, Carol, for all you are doing for our local children and
for others to whom you are giving the opportunity of horse riding,
therapy and rehabilitation. We are pleased you have chosen to
live in Tea Gardens.
Riding For the Disabled Association
3219 Pacific Highway
Raymond Terrace. 2324
Carol works mainly as a horse leader when
she is with the children but there are
plenty of jobs needing attention on the
days she works at the centre. She is mainly
involved with setting up and putting away
the horse equipment and the gear used by
the riders: however the complex has a
large indoor arena as well as outdoor trails
and everything has to be prepared before
the pupils arrive. There are stables to be
mucked out, horses, ranging from ponies
up, to be groomed and have their feet
checked and specialised equipment to be
put in place before a child mounts the
horse. Before and after sessions the
suitability of a certain horse is checked
against the needs of its rider. Once horse
and rider are suited to each other, the
child uses that horse each week. A
specially trained therapist and coaches
monitor the sessions. Family members can
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4th March 2015
Correction:
In the article on Desley Voigt in Edition 22, due to incorrect information supplied, it was stated
that Desley was the co-ordinator of the Riverside Artwalk Festival. This should have read:
Desley was the co-ordinator of an “art show held in the cottage between the then corner shop
and Nicoles Gallery”.
Desley has since advised that “Trish and Rick Wraight, were kind enough to let us use the
“Cottage” as a gallery on the day of the festival 2004, I had as many local artists as I could find,
hang their works and we filled all the walls with art work, it was a hugely successful day, we
sold about thirty paintings on the day, which was very pleasing. We didn’t have to worry
about making holes in the walls, as the cottage was to soon be demolished. That was a shame
as it would have made an amazing gallery, but that is progress!”
By the Community For the Community
Myall Coast Messenger Edition 23
Council & Government Roundup - Special Features
OPEN 7 DAYS
From the Mayor's
Chair
83 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens
Property Sales
Holiday Accommodation
It's a busy month ahead as Great Lakes Council
prepares for the next big visitor season - the Easter
period and school holidays at the beginning of April.
From completing road works in time for the holidays
to hearing community feedback on the Waterside
Renewal Project, there's a lot of work to be undertaken this month.
WATERSIDE RENEWAL PROJECT
We are asking residents to provide feedback to us this month on a
proposal to improve the foreshore on Memorial Drive Forster. The plan
includes more green space, a cycleway and improved pedestrian safety.
Council is looking to create a space that prioritises recreation and
pedestrian activity, so many car spaces will be relocated to the car park on
Wallis Street. Traffic calming devices are proposed to improve traffic flow
around the Forster CBD. The Forster Waterside Renewal Project is on
public exhibition until Wednesday 18 March, so please take a look on our
website or at the Forster Customer Service Centre and tell us what you
think.
THE LAKES WAY AT BUNGWAHL
Council is currently reconstructing an 850 metre length of The Lakes Way
approximately 3km south of Bungwahl. The work includes widening the
road to include a one metre shoulder and reconstructing the road
pavement. Weather permitting, these works should be completed by late
March. The work is being undertaken at a cost of $500,000 with funding
provided by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) under the Regional Roads
Block Grant.
MYALL STREET TEA GARDENS
Council is undertaking roadworks on Myall Street immediately to the west
of Singing Bridge in Tea Gardens. The road is very rough in this location,
and the works will improve a 350 metre length and involve excavation of
the existing road and construction of a new road pavement. Damaged
sections of kerb and gutter are also being replaced as part of the work. If
weather permits, the works will be completed by mid-March. These works
are funded under Council's Urban Road Rehabilitation Program at a cost of
$400,000.
LOCAL EVENTS
It isn’t all work and no play, this month please try to experience some of
the many events around the Great Lakes and enjoy all that our wonderful
area offers. The Wallamba Show is on at Nabiac Showground on Saturday
7 March, Motorfest is on Saturday 7 March at Myall Park in Hawks Nest,
the Great Lakes Viking Soccer Challenge is Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 March in
Forster and the Club to Club Ocean Swim from Cape Hawke to Forster Surf
Clubs is on Sunday 29 March.
CR JAN McWILLIAMS
Mayor
[email protected]
www.teagardensrealestate.com.au
www.teagardenshawksnest.com
02 4997 1300
Understanding your land valuation
Ordinary Rates are calculated from property valuations supplied by the NSW Valuer General.
The calculation of rates is tied to the valuation of your property and the limits placed on
councils in setting rates.
Changes in land value don’t necessarily lead to similar changes in rates.
The NSW Valuer General has recently completed a review of all land values in the Great Lakes
area. This review of land values is undertaken every three years with the new values to be used
by Council for rating purposes from 1 July 2015. If you are a ratepayer you would have already
received a new notice of valuation, from the Valuer General, advising the new value of your
land.
Ratepayers should direct all enquiries about their land values to the NSW Land & Property
Information on 1800 110 038 or via email at [email protected]. Information is
also available at: www.lpi.nsw.gov.au/land_valuation
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF PLANNING PROPOSAL
(Amendments to Controls for Medium Density Residential Zones)
Great Lakes Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal to amend the current controls for
Medium Density Residential Zones. The details of the proposal can be viewed on
Council's website or in person at Council's Forster or Tea Gardens Administration offices
during normal office hours. Submissions on the proposal may be made in writing and
must be received by Council no later than 4.30pm on Thursday 19 March.
Tea Gardens
Early in 2015 the NSW Supreme Court dealt with a dispute in
which a widow argued that, properly understood, her late
husband’s gift to her of ‘household furniture and furnishings
and personal effects’ meant she should receive a motor vehicle,
shares, money in bank accounts and on term deposit; and what
appear to have been some convertible notes.
In Remembrance of Betty Corbett 1923-2015
 Buying or Selling
Red Cross was important to Betty – she was a member for 31 years
and regularly attended meetings until she moved into Peter Sinclair
Gardens where we visited her.
 Wills& Estate Planning
 Powers of Attorney
 Criminal Law
Betty was presented with
her 30 year service gold
bar at our 100 year
birthday luncheon in
2014. She was thrilled to
receive it.
You were always greeted
with a smile and Betty
loved to hear what Red
Cross was doing.
You will be sadly missed
Betty. Love from your Tea
Gardens/Hawks Nest Red
Cross friends.
Rest in Peace.
Jennifer Wenham
(President)
WHAT ARE "PERSONAL EFFECTS" IN A WILL?
 Dispute Resolutions
 Commercial Litigation
 Contesting Wills
 Commercial Leasing
 Buying or Selling a Business
 Company Transactions
 Buying/Selling a Business
 Company Transactions
 Leasing
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The case hinged on the legal meaning of the phrase ‘personal
effects’. The widow argued that, because the disclosed estate
property did not refer to household furniture and furnishings or
items such as clothing, watches, accessories or appliances, the
expression ‘personal effects’ must have been intended, in that
context, to refer to things like bank accounts and share
holdings.
The Court did not accept the argument. That was partly because
the deceased estate was valued at more than $3M, so the Court
inferred there must have been furniture and furnishings which
had simply been omitted from estate documents. More
importantly, it was because a review of decided cases seemed
to clearly indicate that to fall within the phrase ‘personal
effects’ an item generally had to be something that was
personally used by the will maker. The Court acknowledged that
the true meaning of a given always depends on its particular
words, and the context of the words; however as a general
proposition is unlikely that bank accounts or shares would
ordinarily fall within the meaning of ‘personal effects’.
Whilst the case is not particularly momentous in itself, it does
indicate the level of care that needs to be taken in drafting wills
– the internal language of particular clauses can be closely
examined; and clauses are often interpreted by reference to the
will as a whole. Ambiguity of language may result in an estate
being divided other than in accordance with the will-maker’s
wishes, or at the very least may lead to a dispute over what the
will actually meant.
Although this case does not appear to have involved a
homemade will, they generally carry with them a higher risk of
ambiguous language - simply because few ‘DIY’ will-makers will
be alert to the nuances of language that may impact on what
the will might mean: Lowe v Lowe [2015] NSWSC 48
By Tony Cavanagh
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4th March 2015
Media Releases - Council Projects
Roadworks on
The Lakes Way Commence
Great Lakes Council has commenced work to reconstruct an 850 metre length
of The Lakes Way approximately 3km south of Bungwahl. The work will include
widening the road formation to include a one metre shoulder and
reconstructing the road pavement.
"At this location the road is currently narrow in width with no sealed shoulder".
"Due to its poor condition this section of The Lakes Way requires regular
patching work after rainfall events."
When complete the work will greatly improve the safety of the road and
reduce maintenance costs at this location.
"Work is expected to be complete by late March, weather permitting and
motorists are urged to take caution when driving through the road works and
to abide by roadwork speed limits that are in place."
The work is being undertaken at a cost of $500,000 with funding provided by
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) under the Regional Roads Block Grant.
"Council's program to upgrade The Lakes Way has already seen a 2km length
reconstructed to the north of Tiona during 2014 and will include further
construction work in 2015-2016 to upgrade a further section at Bungwahl" said
Mr Hartley.
Myall Street Road Works
Great Lakes Council has commenced road works on Myall Street immediately to the
west of Singing Bridge in Tea Gardens. At this location Myall Street is currently very
rough with the road pavement failing in several spots. The work will be undertaken
over a 350 metre length and involves excavation of the existing road and construction
of a new road pavement. Damaged sections of kerb and gutter are also being replaced
as part of the work. The work will be completed with the application of a bitumen seal.
"During the work temporary traffic signals will be in place restricting traffic flow to one
direction at a time" said Council’s Operations Manager, Mr Robert Fish. "Access from
Marine Drive into Myall Street will also be restricted at times during the work. "Work
is planned to be completed by mid-March, weather permitting, and patience is
requested during this time whilst this important work is undertaken."
"The work is being completed under Council's Urban Road Rehabilitation Program at a
cost of $400,000" said Mr Hartley. "The completed work will greatly improve the road
approach onto the Singing Bridge."
On completion of this work on Myall Street reconstruction work will commence on the
next stage of Marine Drive to the east of Maxwell Street.
Mr. Ron Hartley
Director of Engineering Services
18 February 2015
Thank you to Great Lakes Council workers
for a job well done
Mr. Ron Hartley
Director of Engineering Services
Great Lakes Council
17 February 2015
RENTS TO RISE
IF NEGATIVE GEARING DROPPED
First National Real Estate Hawks Nest says suggestions that negative gearing is
a perk for the rich are misguided and, if eliminated in the next budget, the
most vulnerable in our communities could soon see unaffordable rental prices.
'The great Australian dream is to own your own home and it is important we
remember just about every Australian begins his or her journey to property
ownership as a tenant in a rental property' said First National Real Estate
Hawks Nest principal, Mick Rumble.
'Australia has one of the fastest growing populations in the OECD so keeping
rents affordable depends entirely on maintaining an adequate supply of rental
properties. This can only be done if Australians continue invest in properties
they are prepared to rent to others. The main thing that keeps that attractive is
negative gearing'.
Current taxation arrangements offer Australians the opportunity to invest in
real estate as a way of saving for independence in retirement. However, with
the average property investor owning just one rental property and having an
income no higher than $80,000, suggestions that the rich are exploiting
negative gearing are an exaggeration.
'If negative gearing were removed in an environment of the lowest interest
rates since the 1950s, Australians would be unlikely to continue to invest in
rental properties at current rates. They would seek better returns elsewhere
and, with population growth near record highs, the supply of rental properties
would fall short of demand, thereby forcing up rents' said Mick Rumble.
'This would place unacceptable pressure on the most vulnerable citizens in our
community. It would also lengthen the amount of time it takes for first home
buyers who are renting to save a deposit to buy their first home'.
Currently, the rate at which rents are rising is slowing down. In fact, rents had
an annual growth rate averaging 1.8 per cent in 2014, which means they were
rising more slowly than inflation in 2014. If negative gearing were dropped,
that situation could change rapidly.
'Negative gearing plays a vital role in balancing supply against the demand for
rental properties and this helps keep housing affordable for everybody' said
Mick Rumble.
First National Real Estate Hawks Nest
Mick Rumble Principal,
First National Real Estate Hawks Nest
Phone: 02 49 970 262
Friday, 20 February 2015
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4th March 2015
TEA GARDENS CARAVANS AND
AUTO SERVICE CENTRE
NOW OPEN
 Caravan servicing & annual rego inspections
 Car, 4WD & motorhome servicing
 Log book servicing & electronic analysis
 Batteries, tyres, laser wheel align
For bookings & enquiries - 4997 2972
Caravanning Tips
Towing weights are important! For your holiday it is important to check that your
vehicle can safely tow your caravan, especially when it is loaded with all your
holiday supplies.
With your van, the most it can weigh with all supplies loaded is the aggregate trailer
mass (ATM). This should be on your caravan information placard. The other
weights that matter are gross trailer mass (the max weight your wheels can out on
the ground), tare mass (the weight of your van as it leaves the factory without
extras, water etc.) and the tow ball mass (the weight your van puts on the tow ball).
With your tow vehicle, check the manufactures maximum gross vehicle mass
(GVM). This is the most the vehicle & your loaded van can weigh together. A
properly balanced & weighted van will tow safely & better for a more enjoyable
holiday.
Enjoy your caravanning
Tea Gardens Caravans
Karuah - Boating - Gardening - Fishing
March Gardening
This is the beginning of our Autumn, one of the most exciting times of the
gardening year. The planning and planting done now will produce dividends
for Spring.
The Autumn annuals are arriving weekly - pansies,
violas, stocks, sweet peas etc and new season
vegetables - cabbage, broccoli, kale, brussel
sprouts, peas etc.
Fuchsias and Geraniums can be pruned now and
healthy prunings will make good cuttings. Don't prune
either of these too hard. Check lawns for Army Grub
and Sod Webworms.
Enjoy your garden
Woodwards Building & Garden Centre
Karuah News

Karuah Car Boot Sale Saturday 7th March 2015 - $10 per site - for
bookings and more information phone 02 4987 0002

Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival Trivia Night, Saturday 21st March.
Get a table together.

Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival Saturday 17th October 2015 - The
festival cannot happen without volunteers - if you are interested
email [email protected]

Annual Walk from Karuah to Tahlee - Sunday 19th April - $35 which
includes light lunch, Oyster Barge ride across the creek and Tour of
Tahlee Bible college - Afternoon Tea and Bus Trip back to Karuah Book
early to ensure a place - Book by email [email protected] or go
to www.aacoroad.com or phone 02 4997 5579

Early mention The Lost Highway Blue Grass Music Festival, Longworth
Park 1st to 3rd May, further particulars closer to the date.
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4th March 2015
Community News - What’s On
WHAT’S ON
Wednesday 4th March at 7pm
AUTHOR TALK - HELEN BROWN
At Tea Gardens Library Admission $10
All most welcome - Please save the date!
Friday 6th March - 10am to 12.30pm
MU3A at Hawks Nest Library - JAPAN:
Impressions from Two Travellers Maggie Buchanan & Robyn Green
Saturday 7th March - Motorfest
at Hawks Nest Oval
MU3A at Hawks Nest Library "ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY of Cities and the Climate"
with Prof. Howard Bridgman
17th March at 3pm - 'Dead Men Talking'
At Tea Gardens Hotel. Bookings recommended
Tickets are $25 - $5 from each ticket will be
donated back to a local community organisation.
MU3A at Hawks Nest Library - "FADO Portuguese Soul Music" with John Fitzgerald
Sunday 22nd March at 2pm
George and Daniel - House Concert
Hosted By Stephanie and Rex Perrott
75 Admiralty Avenue Tea Gardens
MU3A at Hawks Nest Library "PHILOSOPHICAL CONUMDRUMS for Examination
& Discussion with Nigel Ince
Saturday 4th April - Garage Sale 8am to 2pm
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest
Family Research Group at Masonic Hall
Saturday 4th April - Open Day
Myall Community Art & Craft Centre
245 Myall Street Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens Public School
Easter Art and Craft Expo
will be held over the Easter long weekend Friday
3rd to Monday 6th of April. Our fantastic Opening
Night to be held on Thursday 2nd April - If you
would like to display your work or would like
more information about the Expo please email us
on [email protected] or call
Karen Stewart-Katz on 0412 443 403
Anzac Day 25th April at
Anzac Park Marine Drive
Dawn Service 6am - Anzac March 10am Anzac Service 11am
Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May
Myall Coast Entertainers - two one act plays
“The Chip Van Plays Dixie” and “Box and Cox”
5th - 8th June 2015
2015 Mountain Designs GeoQuest
To enter your event - its FREE
phone the CTC on 4997 0749
Email: [email protected]
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4th March 2015
NEW REGIONAL ARTIST DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin is pleased to
invite outstanding regional artists and arts workers
to apply for up to $30,000 to develop their
professional skills and gain experience in the
national and international arts landscape.
In October last year Mr Baldwin announced
funding for five Regional Artist Development
Fellowships, part of the Australian Government’s
commitment to supporting professional regional
artists and promoting a vibrant, creative life in
Australia’s regions.
“Artists in my electorate of Paterson encounter
additional barriers to city-based artists in accessing
opportunities to develop their arts practice on a
professional level. These fellowships will provide
artists and arts workers with new and valuable
experiences that not only support their career but
also deliver long-term benefits to the cultural life of
their communities,”
The five fellowships are:
1.
The International creative development
fellowship ($30,000) which is open to
regional artists to support a placement or
experience outside Australia to develop
creative practice.
2.
The Indigenous creative development
fellowship ($20,000) which is open to Indigenous
regional artists to support a placement or
experience outside their region (including
international, metropolitan or other regions) to
develop creative practice.
3.
The Young artist creative development
fellowship ($15,000) which is available for
regional artists aged between 18 and 26 to
support a placement or experience outside their
region (including international, metropolitan or
other regions) to develop creative practice or
support their career path.
4.
5.
The Institutional fellowship and
Indigenous institutional fellowship ($30,000
each) will each support a placement for a regional
artist or arts worker at an Australian arts
institution. The placement could include formal
training, mentoring with institutional leaders or a
work placement.
Regional Artist Development Fellowships are
administered by Regional Arts Australia. For more
information visit www.regionalarts.com.au.
Bob Baldwin
23 February 2015
George Jackson and Daniel Watkins
House Concert 22nd March
George and Daniel have been best mates and
musical collaborators since they met back in
2006 at the age of 16. During that time they
have shared the stage both as session musicians in many bands and as part of their trio
project One Up, Two Down. They are back to
back winners and first two recipients of the
Australian Bluegrass Scholarship (2012/13),
together they have a strong musical connection and a wealth of repertoire between them.
Join them for some original and bluegrass
songs, new and traditional tunes and bad jokes
as they prepare to head overseas on a musical
adventure for the best part of 2015 on a quest
for inspiration, musical fellowship and who
knows, may riches (but probably not).
See “Whats On”
PSA Receives Generous Donation
PSA – Prostate Support Awareness – is
a small group of Tea Gardens Hawks
Nest residents who are trying to raise
the awareness of the incidence of
Prostate Cancer in our community.
PSA recently received an anonymous donation of a
Charles Blackman limited edition Artist Print.
“Butterflies Path” will be offered for sale and ALL
money raised will go directly to TROG.
Through a number of activities in 2014 the group
achieved two goals:
1. A sustained publicity campaign using local
newspapers and shop fronts identified the TG/
HN community support group for men
suffering the effects of Prostate Cancer.
2. With the most generous support from the TG/
HN community the awareness project raised in
excess of $10000 for Prostate Cancer Research
at the Trans Tasman Radio Oncology Group
(TROG) based at the Calvary Mater Hospital in
Newcastle.
For further information about PSA or
the Charles Blackman print please contact
Howard Grant 0402 36 12 72 or
[email protected]
Philip Dowling and Fred O’Brien of PSA proudly display
“Butterflies Path” donated anonymously to support
Prostate Cancer Awareness.
Police Report - Community News
News from the Station
Tea Gardens Police
Police Roundup 19th - 21st February
On 11 January 2015, between 8.45pm and 9.30pm, a break and
enter occurred at a holiday unit in Hawks Nest which saw a lady’s
handbag stolen which included her purse and personal papers. At
10.23pm that same night a credit card that was stolen during the
break and enter was used in a local ATM machine.
On 19 February investigations resulted in a male from Tea Gardens
subsequently being charged for the break and enter and using the
stolen card. He is set to appear before Raymond Terrace Local
Court in March.
*****
About 3am 21 February 2015, police attended Goreengi Road in
relation to a vehicle on fire. Crews from the North Arm Cove RFS
were in attendance and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not
reported stolen and was registered to a 38 year old male from North
Gosford. Anyone with information is asked to contact crime
stoppers or Tea Gardens Police.
*****
On 16 February 2015, a 38 year old male from Tea Gardens who is
disqualified from driving until 2027 was recently stopped again as he
drove his Falcon utility. He is known to police and charged with drive
whilst disqualified to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court on
16/3/2015.
*****
About 2pm Wednesday 19 February a 60 year old female from
Sydney was travelling east on Myall Way Tea Gardens about 1km
from the Pacific Highway in her Porsche two door when she left the
roadway and collided head on with trees on the side of the road.
There was no evidence of any braking or even slowing prior to
impact. As a result the car had bounced about 5 meters and came to
rest in the middle of the road way. Lanes in each direction were
blocked for a short while. Remarkably with the damage to the
vehicle the woman was not seriously injured and refused treatment
by ambulance officers.
*****
On Friday night 20/2/15 police stopped a vehicle on Bundabah Road,
Bundabah for the purpose of subjecting the driver to a roadside
breath test. When asked to produce a licence the male driver from
Bundabah produced a NSW learners permit. He was the only person
in the vehicle at the time. When asked he commented, “I was just
going to get some smokes". He was issued with a $600 infringement
for driving unaccompanied. Soon after a second vehicle was
stopped, again for a road side breath test. The 57 year old male
driver from Tea Gardens returned a positive result. He was informed
of the reading and was placed under arrest before being conveyed
to Tea Gardens Police Station for a breath analysis. The analysis
conducted and returned a reading of 0.059. He was charged with
Low range PCA.
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Station for a breath analysis. Once at the station the analysis was
conducted and returned a reading of 0.169. Her licence was
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Do You Know
Your Learning Style?
A.B.N. 33 621 340 800
Have you ever been in a situation where someone did
something and you wondered why they did it the way
they did it? We’ve all experienced people doing things in
ways we don’t understand. One of the reasons for this is
that we all have learning styles or representation systems
in our brains and we all use them differently.
There are four main learning styles that we all share.
Some of us have a preference for one particular style,
some have combinations of the four and others have all
four operating at the same time.
The four styles are visual, auditory, kinesthetic and
auditory digital.
A person with a visual style will prefer pictures and
imagery in communication and learning. They love to
draw and look at pictures, value television and the arts
and they speak in visual language using words like look,
see, imagine, visualize and focus. They notice details,
often doodle while listening and answer complex
questions with simple, short answers.
A person with an auditory style prefers sound, words and
listening to others. They enjoy music, conversation and
reading. They are often bookworms, musicians or
speakers and have jobs that involve memorizing
sequences. They are very aware of voice and tone, and
other’s choice of words. They use language that relates to
sound like hear, listen, speak, say and expressions like,
“Does that ring a bell?”
A kinesthetic person relies on feelings to understand their
world. They learn by what they feel in any situation. Most
of their decisions are made on sensory perception and gut
feelings. The environment in which they are learning is
very important to them. They tend to learn through doing
and relate to memories and learning experiences by how
they felt at the time. They are touchy-feely people and
often have to touch people while they speak to them.
They use words like touch, feel, contact and expressions
like,” Hang in there” and words with metaphoric
relationships to physical contact like catch on, get a grip
and tap into.
An auditory digital person is very logical in their thinking
and relates well to systems, analysis, methodologies and
planning. They focus on understanding the meaning of
words and symbols. They are often good with numbers
and like flow charts, lists and critical thinking. They often
speak to themselves while analyzing, organizing and
processing information. They use words like wonder,
construct and experience and expressions like’
“Everything considered”. They like to work with words
like logical, synergistic, integration, analysis, projections
and outcomes.
All of the learning styles are very different to each other.
Most of us use some of all of these systems in varying
degrees in our day to day communication and learning
while some people tend to use more of one or two.
Understanding why we are all so different can add a new
dimension to learning and teaching and give us more
patience with those around us who do things differently
to us.
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4th March 2015
Church - Community News - Council Roundup
ANGLICAN PARISH
Minister — Rev Michael Birch
Phone: 02 4997 1869 - Mobile: 0409 221 246
TEA GARDENS
St Andrews - Turn at the Marine Shop
Corner - Witt & Ogden Streets,
Tea Gardens 2324
Sunday 8.00 am Holy Communion
4:30 pm Family Service
(Messy Church 4th Sunday)
5:30pm Share Meal
6:30pm Youth Service
Saturday - 6:30pm SCAPE (for Youth)
Every 2nd Saturday from 31st Jan 2015
OP SHOP
Wednesday & Friday 8:30am-12:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Easter Services:
 Maundy Thursday 7pm
 Good Friday 8am
 Easter Day 6am Hawks Nest Beach
8am St Andrews
BULAHDELAH
St Johns: Stroud Street, Bulahdelah
Sunday 10:15 am
Messy Church 4:30pm - 4th Wednesday
Easter Services
 Good Friday 7pm Pageant
 Easter Day 10:15am Holy Communion
OP SHOP Monday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 12 noon
KARUAH
St Columbas - 7.45am,
except 5th Sunday of the month
CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST STEPHEN’S
Witt Street Tea Gardens - Phone: 02 4997 1822
P.O. Box 46, Tea Gardens 2324
Parish Coordinator — Sister Margaret Valentine
TEA GARDENS
Sundays:
1st, 3rd and 5th Mass 8.30 am,
Saturday Vigil 2nd and 4th at 5.15pm
BULAHDELAH - ST BRIGIDS
Sundays:
2nd and 4th Mass 8:30 am.
Saturdays:
1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday Vigil at 7.00pm
KARUAH - OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
Sundays:
2nd and 4th Mass 8.30am
Saturday:
1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday Vigil 5.15pm
UNITING CHURCH
TEA GARDENS
Minister: Rev. Stephen de Plater
Phone: 02 4987 2041
120 Myall Street, Tea Gardens 2324
Kirk Hall, Uniting Church
Contact - Rev Ray Longmuir Tel: 02 4997 2480
Service: - Each Sunday 9.00 am
Toy Library - Thursday 9;30 - 12:30
Phone: 4997 9095
BULAHDELAH
Sunday 9.30am, contact Thora-Lou Smith 4997 4356
KARUAH
Minister: Rev. Stephen de Plater - Ph: 02 4987 2041
Service: Sunday 10.45 am
Contact: Nancy Gough 02 4997 5378
BAPTIST CHURCH - Services - 10.00am Sundays
115 Myall Street,
Tea Gardens NSW 2324
PO Box 89 Tea Gardens
Elder - Len Roberts 4997 1011
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4th March 2015
Council Roundup
with Deputy Mayor Len Roberts
[email protected]
MYALL RIVER
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that an
announcement within weeks of a community meeting
outlining the timetable of works, what is involved, the
ultimate cost and what the likely ongoing result will be.
It is possible that the meeting could be next week and be
before the next edition of this paper. Please keep an eye
out for the meeting time.
MYALL STREET
Council Operations staff is undertaking work to
reconstruct a 350m length of Myall Street in Tea Gardens,
immediately to the west of the Singing Bridge. In
preparation for this work some improvements have been
made to the kerb and gutter and footpath on the
approach to the bridge.
The reconstruction work on the road pavement will
commence this week. This will involve excavation and
removal of the existing road pavement and placement of
a new imported gravel pavement.
The 13th Annual Motorfest in Hawks Nest will be
happening on 7th March and will bring many exhibitors
and spectators to town. At that time I would anticipate
about 150 - 200m of Myall Street will be a gravel
(unsealed) pavement. Unfortunately that will be
unavoidable and we need to progress the work so as to
complete the project prior to Easter and allow work to
move to the next stage of Marine Drive. Other than the
gravel section of the road there will be no other impact on
the day of the show as our staff will not be working on the
day.
Council is also in discussion with the Progress
Association about volunteers painting the Singing
Bridge. It really does need a facelift and the PA thought
it could be a community project.
FERRY SERVICES
Whilst there has been Ferry Services between Tea
Gardens and Nelson Bay for some time, in recent years
the competitive rivalry between the operators has not
been at its best and council and waterways have often
been brought in to settle petty arguments and
complaints as well as not sticking to their timetable.
Council at its last meeting had the opportunity to
renew the Development Application from the
operators. There are 3 Ferry operators and from July
1st each will be given a new timetable and will have to
(except for unusual or emergency circumstances) stick
to that time table or face fines. After 1 year they will be
required under their license to contribute to the
upgrade of the facilities at the Ferry Wharf. Council will
be providing a standard sign showing the time sand
where tickets can be purchased. This should see not
only improved services but also better facilities.
At the same meeting council was asked to consider
future approval of a special water Taxi for passengers
from Jimmies beach to Nelson Bay. This seems to be an
exciting and innovative concept and council has agreed
for the proponent to submit an application for council
to investigate the pros and cons.
ROUND 3 OF GREEN ARMY NOW OPEN IN PATERSON
FEDERAL Member for Paterson Bob Baldwin is
encouraging community organisations, environment
groups and local councils in Paterson to nominate new
Green Army projects to support practical environment
and conservation activities in the region – with Round 3
of the programme now open for applications. The Green
Army gives Australians aged 17-24 years the opportunity
for training and experience in environmental and
conservation fields and to explore careers in conservation
management while delivering real benefits to the
Australian environment.
“The Green Army is a key Coalition election commitment
and has already been an enormously successful
environmental initiative in Paterson.
Round 1 teams are already out in the field improving the
environment. Successful round 2 projects will be
announced shortly. And now we’re calling for round 3
projects.
These can include a vast range of activities on land and in
our waterways, from restoring and protecting native
habitat, weeding, revegetation and cleaning up
waterways, creeks and rivers to fencing, gully
remediation and preventing erosion.
They include protecting and conserving national heritage
places and values or monitoring and surveying on
Indigenous and non-Indigenous lands.
Local communities in Paterson know what needs to be
done to improve their local environment and I’m calling
on them to nominate Green Army projects that support
practical environment and conservation activities
Projects must run for 20-26 weeks and can take place
across urban, regional and remote Australia on public
land, Indigenous-held lands, or private land.
Projects must benefit the environment or national or
Indigenous heritage and offer participants valuable
practical experience.
Participants will have the opportunity to undertake
accredited training such as work readiness, conservation
and land management, heritage conservation, project
and human resource management and heritage trade
skills.
Green Army participants will also receive an allowance
and be eligible to gain Certificate I or Certificate II
qualifications in areas such as land management, park
management, landscaping or horticulture or nationally
endorsed skills set to support them in their future career
prospects.
“I strongly urge local groups in Paterson to apply for
projects that will benefit the local community and
environment,” said Mr Baldwin.
Applications for projects under Round 3
close on 17 March 2015.
To be eligible for Round 3, projects sponsors must
have at least one project ready to begin between
1 June 2015 and 30 June 2016.
Further information on the Green Army including project
guidelines and the application form is available online
at: www.environment.gov.au/green-army
THE HON BOB BALDWIN MP
Parliamentary Secretary
to the Minister for the Environment
Federal Member for Paterson
19TH FEBRUARY 2015
The Election - page 9 and 13
CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME
FOR PORT STEPHENS
Liberal candidate for Port Stephens Ken Jordan has welcomed Premier Mike Baird’s
announcement that a re-elected Liberals & Nationals Government will introduce
reverse vending machines across the state as part of a cost-effective container
deposit scheme for the recycling of drink containers.
Mr Jordan said that if re-elected the Baird Government will introduce
reverse vending machines by 1st July 2017 to help communities look
after their local environment by being better equipped
to tackle litter and increase recycling.
“Under this exciting new initiative, communities will be rewarded for their recycling
efforts through the use of reverse vending machines at popular parks, waterways,
beaches and other public spaces across NSW.”
“Reverse vending machines will be installed in Port Stephens – offering our
communities the opportunity to be rewarded for contributing to positive
environmental outcomes.”
The Baird Government will be consulting with the community on the key aspects of
the scheme, including:
Ken Jordan’s 1957 Chevrolet Belair Convertible
will be at Tea Gardens Motorfest
The Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest community is about discover something they didn’t
know about Liberal candidate for Port Stephens Ken Jordan – he is a car enthusiast.
 The incentives for the community to participate in the scheme;
 The location of reverse vending machines; and
 The role of our local councils and the recycling industry in contributing to the
scheme.
“If elected, I look forward to working with the community in helping develop the
scheme and delivering better environmental outcomes for our local community.”
“I would be proud to be part of a government that has listened to strong community
concerns about litter and will introduce a container deposit scheme in just over two
years.”
Ken, a high school teacher and Port Stephens Councillor has spent seven years in his
spare time restoring is beloved 1957 Chevrolet Belair Convertible.
Motorfest this year will be the car’s show debut and Ken can’t wait to talk to locals
about his passion and discuss the restoration journey. The car is Tropical Turquoise in
colour with an Indian Ivory roof and has been restored to 100% original condition.
Ian Breeze from Medowie did the body and paint and the interior was completed by
“Stitched Up” from the Central Coast.
“Under Mike Baird’s leadership we have the ambitious goal of having the lowest
litter rate in the nation and a container deposit scheme will be a crucial element in
achieving that goal.”
Ken spent many hours working on the car with his mate “Turbo Ted” Schofield.
If Ken is elected to the NSW Parliament he will work hard for the people of Port
Stephens just like he has for the past 11 years as a Port Stephens Councillor.
Ken Jordan
He also wants to find some spare time to take is beautiful Chevy down south and
cruise the Great Ocean Road.
23 February 2015
Ken Jordan
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4th March 2015
History - Nature
Tea Garden’s resident Allan Stewart celebrates 100 years
The Community Technology Centre would like to extend our congratulations and
best wishes for a happy birthday to Allan in attaining the grand age of 100 years
on 7th March, 2015.
Allan grew up in Strathfield NSW, the youngest of six children. His early
education was at Earlwood Public School and Canterbury Boys High. After
leaving school he studied Dentistry at Sydney University graduating with
Honours and was awarded a scholarship to study at Northwestern University in
the USA.
This involved an original research problem and writing a thesis for which he was
awarded a Doctorate Degree. Allan practiced Dentistry in Macquarie Street,
Sydney and on his retirement came to live in Tea Gardens after having a holiday
house at Hawks Nest for a number of years. He has six children, ten
grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Allan believes in volunteer work as having double benefits, helping the provider as well as the receiver. He
worked as a volunteer at the CTC and Meals on Wheels as wells as his other local activities in town.
He reads without glasses, still drives around town, plays Bridge twice a week and has an extensive garden
growing vegetables and fruit. He proudly shows the produce in the garden; the excess he blanches, freezes and
prepares his own meals. Allan’s advice is to consume a variety of good fresh foods, preferably home grown. In the
past he enjoyed fishing and golf, recommending them as thoroughly relaxing.
Exercise of the mind is also important and during his retirement, being proficient using his computer, he
continued to study and further his
education.
Allan was awarded a Guinness
World Record as the oldest graduate
to receive a Bachelor of Laws Degree
aged 91 years 214 days when he
graduated from the University of
New England NSW on 7th October,
2006.
Since then he has completed a three year online-distance Master’s Degree in Clinical Science at the
University of Southern Cross, Lismore that included study units in complementary medicine. This
involved research in Ageing, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Health Law, Naturopathy
and traditional Chinese Medicine.
He believes in a holistic approach to maintain a healthy life style that encompasses aspects of
physical, emotional and social wellbeing – Fitness of Body, Fitness of Mind, Spiritual Fitness and
Fitness of Purpose.
Well done Allan you have achieved and followed this positive path. Continue to enjoy your happy
and healthy life style, being a wonderful role model and inspiration to others.
Parents and Siblings
By Lesley Turner
Acknowledging the First World War Anzac Centenary.
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Family Research has produced a booklet of known soldiers who
enlisted to fight in World War One while living or working in this area. It includes stories
and photos of the individual soldiers, letters, postcards and local news of the time, making
interesting reading for those with an
interest in local people and their
history. Also included are photos of
the area round the time of the war,
and a description of life here at that
time.
The Family Research Group members
have spent many hours researching
the military records of those who
“answered the call”, checking local
newspapers and talking to family
member for accounts of their service
and their lives after the war, and
discovering the details of the deaths
and burials of those who paid the
supreme sacrifice.
The booklet has been prepared to
complement the RSL Club’s
exhibition to be held in the Tea
Gardens Library, and will be for sale
there or at the Family History
research room (Shop 3 of Myall
Plaza) on Sundays or Mondays from
10am to 2pm, or from the CTC next
door at other times.
The cost is $5.00.
10
4th March 2015
A NIGHT OF TERROR
Bob had gone to tennis and our guest, Joy, and I were sitting inside chatting.
I was telling her about the cute little micro-bat houses which were featured in last
week's Myall Coast Messenger.
I began turning the pages to show her and as I said “I have never seen a
microbat", she leapt to her feet screaming - we had a micro-bat flying around our
heads.
At first I thought it to be a tiny swallow, but when it flew to an open window and
attached itself to the flyscreen, I was able to see what a cute little creature it really
is, with tiny claws and tiny pink ears.
Then came the problem of how to exit it from my kitchen.
Bob and I had had dealings with large fruit bats before coming to Tea Gardens to
live, I have since been told that they are an entirely different species, so I knew
that the only way to remove the little creature was to switch off all the interior
house lights, switch on an outside light and open a door.
They do eventually
find their own way
out, however it did
take our micro-bat
about 30 minutes of
flying in circles around
us with my friend Joy
yelping every time it
did a fly-by. I couldn't
stop laughing at the
funny situation, until
our flying friend found
freedom. Joy was not
impressed.
--- Jan Furness
Poets Corner - Travel
TRAVEL DIARY - A LITTLE ABOUT JAPANESE GARDENS
Everywhere we went in Japan, we saw the
most magnificent gardens which must
take an army of full time gardeners to
maintain. I thought you may like to see a
selection of them. They are mostly very
well-manicured in the typical Japanese
way of course, and often are designed
around lakes and bridges but sometimes
consist only of raked pebbles as in the Zen
gardens etc. Flowering trees, green mosses, tall reeds, all play a part and every
plant has been specifically selected for its
position and effect.
Group Tours &
Special Interest Charters
DAY TOURS
Festival of the Fleeces
Saturday 6th June 2015
Cost: $55.00pp
Includes Luxury Coach Travel & Morning Tea.
Now in its 24th year held at Merriwa in the Upper
Hunter. Experience country hospitality at its best.
Observe the skills of shearing past and present,
blacksmiths, wool spinning, trained working dogs
and handlers and of course the main event –
running of the sheep, leading the parade along the
main street wearing red socks (a sight to be seen).
Zen gardens use sand or pebbles in place
of water with small and large rocks strategically placed.
SHORT BREAKS
Lightning Ridge & Warrumbungle NP
9th – 13th April 2015
$1150.00pp/ts $160.00 extra
An opportunity to visit the world’s richest deposit
of “black opal”. On this tour we experience the
diversity of the outback including underground
sculptures, bottle houses, castles, astronomy
monuments, and the natural beauty of the
extreme yet picturesque Warrambungle National
Park.
They are naturally very traditional and stylized
and are basically of two types of design; one being
recreational as in towns or palaces and the other
for meditation and contemplation usually associated with temples and shrines and include the Zen
gardens. Originally, Japanese gardens were greatly influenced by Chinese culture before developing their own approach but these days, they are
gradually being influenced more and more by
Western ideas.
Bright & Bright Falling of the Leaves Festival
Will Travelon
Poets Corner
Six to Sixty
HAPPINESS COMES FROM
DISCOVERING
OUR PURPOSE FOR LIVING
According to Austrian psychologist, Victor Frankl, our motivation
for living comes by discovering the purpose of life: people can live
with minimal food and comforts but they can't live without
purpose. William Barclay agrees: "There are two great days in a
person's life - the day we're born and the day we discover why"
while German philosopher, Nietzsche wrote, "The person who can
answer the question, Why? can deal with almost any How?"
A legendary tale tells of a little boy – ordinary, not well-cared for,
friendless. He was sad most of the time because he didn't seem to
fit anywhere. One day the lad released a butterfly trapped in a
bush. Instantly, the butterfly turned into an angel, promising the
surprised lad, "For your kindness, I'll give you whatever you like.
The boy's response was immediate: "I want to be happy!"
Agreeing to his request, the angel whispered something in his ear
and vanished.
The years unfolded and, it was said, no one was as happy as he.
Many asked him about the source of his joy but he only ever said
that an angel had whispered to him the secret of happiness.
Eventually, however, as an old man, he revealed to family and
friends what had been told to him: "The angel whispered", he said,
"that no matter how secure someone seems to be, no matter how
old, how young, how rich, how poor - people needed me!" It was
an invitation to make himself available to others. If happiness
alone is our goal, it may elude us.
But when we make helping and serving others our priority,
happiness is usually the inevitable by-product. By Brian Stewart
Open up these new young eyes…and look
upon the magic of a world in waiting;
Summon up the courage of this unsure step
to plumb the depths of all my dreams;
Ignoring false fears feel all the joy
of journeying far on shuffling feet so new;
carry lightly a boundless optimism
in friends whose words spell no deception,
stay loyal to the truth of what that means,
for having felt the pain of many trials,
seek simple pleasures in a new found self
When youth’s small gates have firmly shut,
be seated at the table of a new maturity;
sense the importance of this point in time,
for with it comes commitment to many tasks;
Willingly step forward and shoulder what that
brings
with steadfast resolve…pursue many goals,
never forgetting to smile encouragement on
those
searching out your strength as they climb
their very own mountain of dreams
And when at the end of a burdensome day,
having laboured long…quietly to the night go
sleep,
to feel the peace of a wholesome contentment;
for with all the years..of others needs not met,
pause a while those older hands…now creased
and calloused by their journey…find time
to touch with care..that believing younger face
with eyes brim full of innocence and trustful
hopes;
Smile within..and be as pleased,
for even though the weathering years
have given cause for doubt…this child will
set it all to rights..when climbing on old knees
Pleads. “Tell me a story Grandfather, please”
Norm Cruickshank 99
30th April - 5th May 2015
$1275.00pp/ts
$290.00 ss
A spectacularly colourful event held annually. Join
us and be a part of the festivities Highlighted by
the ornamental autumn tones of Bright and its
alpine region, complete with wineries, deer farms,
olive groves, mountainous timbered region of
Victoria’s high country. Visit an original
Cattleman’s Hut (1800’s) tucked away amongst
the snow gums.
THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK SPECTACULAR
20th -23rd August 2015
$799.00pp/ts $150.00 ss extra
MELBOURNE CUP
30th October – 5th November 2015
$1965.00pp/ts $330.00 ss extra
EXTENDED TOURS
THE MIGHTY MURRAY
From The Source To The Sea
15th - 24th April 2015 (10 Days)
Cost: $2,565pp/ts Single Supp: $500 extra
Follow the Murray from the Dam to the Delta
The tour includes six cruises along the way. See a
number of the major river lakes and weirs.
LAKE EYRE & OUTBACK SA
7th – 15th June 2015
1st – 8th July 2015 pp/ts
$2550.00 pp/ts $380.00 extra
A TASTE OF TASMANIA
1st – 10th October 2015-02-24
$3020.00pp/ts $640.00 ss extra
An exciting new tour encompassing the very best
that Tassie has to offer, including Port Arthur, a
cruise round the Isle of the Dead.
NORWAY & NORTHERN LIGHTS
4th – 18th February 2016
From $5280.00pp/ts Pus Air
From $6890.00 ss plus air
Ph: Paul & Barbara 02 4950 5050
www.aldingatours.com.au
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4th March 2015
School News
Zone Swimming Carnival
Whats On at Tea Gardens Public School
Easter Art & Craft Expo 2015
Each year over the Easter weekend the Tea
Gardens Public School P & C hold their annual
Art and Craft Expo.
2015 marks the 38th year of the Expo's
operation and the event gets bigger and
better each year.
The quality and variety of the art and craft
reflects the many skills and amazing talents of
the exhibiting artists. The Expo displays a
wide range of themes, topics, media and style
from local and national artists which
are available for purchase. This event is the
major fund raiser for our school and provides
many resources including facilities, programs
and resources.
Preview and Opening Night
Thursday 2 April 2015
Commencing 6.30pm
Last Friday, eleven students attended the Zone swimming carnival held at Lakeside Leisure Centre.
Our students waited patiently for their races and gave their all in their events. Congratulations to the following
students who placed in their heats.
Darcy I – 1st in 8yrs 50m Freestyle, James Mc – 2nd 8yrs 50m Freestyle,
Charli A – 3rd 9yrs 50m Freestyle, Lilly-Ann W – 1st 10yrs 50m Freestyle,
Mitchell B – 3rd 12yrs 50m freestyle, 3rd Senior backstroke, 1st Senior relay,
Nathan K – 1st Senior relay, Cole J – 1st Senior relay
Paddy N -1st Senior relay
Regional selection will be based on times and students will be notified if they are to attend as soon as possible.
Emily True/Kathryn Fowler
MYALL COAST
MESSENGER
Centenary of Anzac Story Competition
The Myall Coast Messenger is pleased to be involved with local
primary schools in a Centenary of Anzac writing competition.
The theme of the competition is “The Anzac Spirit”.
Students will think about:
 My ancestors served – what does Anzac mean to me?
Tickets Available from school office and at the
door on the evening.
$20.00 pp including : Hors D'eouvres,
Entertainment and Auction and more
Venue: Tea Gardens Public School Hall,
Witt Street, Tea Gardens, NSW 2324
Phone: 4997 0286
Dress code: Semi-formal.
Please note this event is for over 18 years only.
Friday 3 April 2015 - to Monday 6 April 2015
Open Daily:
9am to 4pm (9am to 3pm Monday 6th)
Regional Swimming Carnival
On Wednesday the 19th of February a group of students proudly represented St
Joseph's Bulahdelah at the Regional Swimming Carnival in Gloucester.
It was a fantastic day and it was a delight to take such a happy and enthusiastic
group who represented our school with pride.
Lucas Hertzler was rewarded for his excellent effort by being selected to
represent the Regional Team at the Diocesan carnival in the 9 years 50 metre
freestyle.
The Junior and Senior mixed relay teams were also successful in making the
Regional Team and have also been selected to attend the Diocesan carnival in
New Lambton.
 Recognise the bravery and sacrifices made by the diggers
Congratulations to all the students involved and all the parents that supported us
on the day.
 100 years after the landing at Gallipoli, why is Anzac Day still important?
St Joseph's Bulahdelah Swimming Team:
 Tales about the horror of war and the strength of comradeship
Sophie Howarth, Ella Howarth, Sophia Stubbs, Daisy Wilton, Jessica Mosley,
Seren Everingham, Elizabeth Wylie, Lucas Hertlzer, Thomas Wylie, Connor Baker,
Logan Davidson and Riley Wilton.
The completion is in two sections – Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6 and stories
have to be submitted by Friday 3rd April. Prizes will be presented at the Tea
Gardens Primary School Anzac Ceremony on 24th April.
Junior Mixed Relay Team:
Connor Baker, Lucas Hertzler, Thomas Wylie, Ella Howarth
Senior Mixed Relay Team:
Seren Everingham, Elizabeth Wylie, Logan Davidson, Riley Wilton
Mr Michael Tobin. School Sportsperson.
St Joseph’s Primary School,
Bulahdelah.
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The Election - page 9 and 13
Kate Washington
GOVERNMENT SHOULD GET ON WITH THE JOB OF
TOURLE STREET BRIDGE DUPLICATION
Kate Washington, Labor
Candidate for Port
Stephens, was joined by
Federal Shadow Minister
for Infrastructure, Anthony
Albanese; Federal Member
for Newcastle Sharon
Claydon; and State
Member for Newcastle Tim
Crakanthorp, at the Tourle
St Bridge to discuss the
significant delays in
planning and construction
of this important
infrastructure project.
Mr Albanese said, “The
former federal Labor
Government committed
$52 million of federal funding to upgrade Tourle Street Bridge and
Cormorant Road in Newcastle in August 2013, after the project was
identified as a regional priority by Infrastructure Australia.
“Funding was included in the 2013 Labor Government Budget. Yet upon
being elected Mr Abbott delayed the project. Labor welcomed news that
the design contract had finally been awarded in December last year.
“The duplication of the Tourle Street Bridge will ease congestion along
the corridor connecting the City with the Kooragang Island industrial
precinct as well as RAAF Williamtown and the residential areas of Stockton,
Fern Bay, Medowie and Port Stephens.
“Meanwhile, his best mate Mike Baird’s only plan for the future is to flog
public assets which once lost, can never be regained”, concluded Mr
Albanese.
Kate said, “The duplication of the Tourle Street Bridge will improve the lives
of people who live in Port Stephens – for many, it’s the main conduit to
work, school, services and entertainment. My community has every right
to question why the Abbott government hasn’t moved on this essential
infrastructure upgrade, sooner.
“It’s becoming very clear, that the Abbott Federal government and the NSW
Liberal government, don’t give two hoots about the people of Port
Stephens,” Kate concluded.
Labor Candidate for Port Stephens
MEDOWIE HIGH SCHOOL - MOST POPULAR HUNTER
PROJECT
Kate Washington, Labor Candidate for Port Stephens, says that a recent poll in the
Newcastle Herald on 16 February 2105, highlights the significant amount of support
and need for this important infrastructure project.
“As of 23 February, 25.12% of respondents to this poll say that a public high school in
Medowie is the highest project priority for the Hunter.
To put that result into perspective, a public high school in Medowie is ahead of other
infrastructure projects such as the Glendale interchange, regional roads funding and
police station upgrades. Second on the poll at 18.88% is the Newcastle light rail
network.
Last week, hundreds of Medowie residents and families have signed petitions calling
for a public high school in Medowie. Interest has not only been shown by Medowie
residents, but also by residents from the surrounding townships of Tanilba Bay, Salt
Ash, Bob’s Farm and Karuah.
“Prior to the last State election, the Member for Port Stephens, Craig Baumann,
made a commitment to immediately commence planning on the project; to make it
‘shovel ready’. The current Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, stood by his side
and endorsed the commitment. Since being elected, the NSW Liberal government
has entirely failed our community by breaking its clear promise.
“If you speak to any families in our community, they know that this position is
laughable. When you have 1,000 kids on buses each day, it’s a difficult position to
sustain. With the Catholic Diocese purchasing land in Medowie last year to build a
high school, they clearly know it too. The only people who don’t seem to get it is the
NSW Liberal government, the Member for Port Stephens and the Liberal candidate
for Port Stephens, Ken Jordan.
At a recent community rally, a community group was formed called “Medowie Needs
a Public High School”. It’s having its first meeting at 6.30pm tonight at the Bull n
Bush Hotel, Medowie.
Kate says: “The recent media poll highlights how important this issue is to my
community. If the Liberals continue to ignore our community’s needs, it will come at
a cost.”
Kate Washington
24th February 2015
Kate Washington
19 February, 2015
LABOR ANNOUNCES $60,000 FOR TEA GARDENS HAWKS NEST PRESCHOOL
Labor Candidate for Port Stephens Kate Washington has today announced that a
Labor Government will commit $60,000 towards crucial improvements at Tea
Gardens Hawks Nest Preschool.
The $60,000 grant will enable Stage Two of extensions for the preschool to
proceed.
These extensions will provide the service with a bathroom upgrade, new flooring
and drainage works, storage space and much-needed disability access
improvements.
Ms Washington noted that Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Preschool is going into its 38th
year of providing affordable childcare in the Port Stephens area – and Labor is
committed to increasing support to the service.
The not-for-profit centre is community-based and caters for over 30 local children
each day between the ages of 3 and 6.
“This is an important investment by Labor in the future of Tea Garden Hawks Nest
Preschool. We want to support the wonderful work being done here to give our
children the best start in life. The money will ensure the preschool enjoys brand
new facilities and can finalise existing renovations,” Labor Candidate for Port
Stephens Kate Washington said.
“The preschool is in desperate need of a bathroom to accommodate people with a
disability and the verandah area is well overdue to be concreted so the kids have
more space.
“Our community is incredible diverse. The preschool caters for children from a wide
variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as children who need
specialist support.
“This is a huge win for everyone who believes in the preschool – including the
many dedicated parents and staff.
“I will always do everything I can to ensure schools and preschools in Port Stephens
are properly resourced.”
“Having state-of-the-art facilities will go a long way to improving the daily
experience.
Kate Washington
Thursday February 26, 2015
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Trades and Services
Antenna Services
Classifieds
Marine Services
Public Notice -
SHARPIE HAS MOVED
Andrew Sharp
Outboard Motor Repair & Service, is
now located at
32 Yarrumba St. Tea Gardens
(Rear of Tea Gardens Panel & Paint)
PH: 0412 990 439
SuperCharge Batteries
Fencing Contractor
for Cars/Trucks/Boats
at Sharpies Marine
32 Yarrumba Street
PH: 0412 990 439
Myall Lakes Motorsports Club Inc.
wishes to advise
Wootton Way Bulahdelah will be closed on
Saturday 28th March & Sunday 29th March 2015
from 6:00am to 6:00pm
for the running of Bulahdelah Hillclimb
No through road
Medical emergencies & residents
have access through closure.
Ross Jones Race Director
Public Notice
Beach Recovery
Home Handyman
CHRIS WARNE
HAPPY HOME HANDYMAN
Fully Insured, Free Quotes
Landscaping – Lawns - Carpentry
Painting and all Odd Jobs
Beach Recovery
Steve Webb
AGM
A.G.M
Notice is hereby given
that the
0418 499 750
Annual General Meeting
of the
Notice is hereby given
that the
Annual General Meeting
of the
KARUAH
PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
INC.
Beach Recovery
Darren Rapley
Tea Gardens
Public School
P&C Association
0417 447 034
will be held on
25TH MARCH 2015
Tuesday 10th March 2015
at 7.30pm
at 7pm
at KARUAH RSL
Building Supplies
0439 697 880
KEN & JENNY WOODWARD
Boat Hire
ROAD CLOSURE
Bricks- Pavers - Building - Materials
will be held on
in the school library,
NEW MEMBERS
Witt St, Tea Gardens.
WITH NEW IDEAS WANTED
Industrial Estate, Tea Gardens
BOAT HIRE
4997 0307
Glass and Glazing
BOATSHED: 110 Marine Drive,
Tea Gardens
Classifieds
4997 0733
COL BELL GLASS AND ALUMINIUM
1/24 Wanya Road, Tea Gardens
Phone 4997 2929
Mobile 0408 298 519
Small up to 25 words = $15.00
Medium up to 35 words = $20.00
Large up to 50 words = $35.00
Plus Picture add $5.00
Computer
Call the Computer Guy
we come to you
[email protected]
0419 220 354
Computer - TV
Computer TV Sales and Service
Rogers Computer Services:
Shop 8 Myall Quays Village
4997 1809
Lodge Port Stephens No 522
Meets at the Tea Gardens Masonic Centre
209 Myall Street Tea Gardens
on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm
Enquiries Phone 0415 143 172
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Tea Gardens RSL Sub-Branch
Meets at The Tea Gardens Country Club
Yalinbah Street Tea Gardens
on 3rd Monday of the month at 2.00pm
Enquiries phone: Hon Secretary 02 4997 2002
Opinion - Letters - Short Takes
All opinions expressed are those of the writers - The information
provided within the contents of this Newspaper is the views of the
individuals who provide the details. These views are not
necessarily those of the CTC or the Editorial Team.
Letter to Messenger
I am overwhelmingly unsurprised that Gordon
Bartlett took exception in his letter on River Dredging
in last week’s Messenger (Edition 22) to Mervyn
McConnochie’s excellent analysis of the nature of the
Myall River Action Group’s role in the dredging
debate (Edition21).
The proposition that “expert opinion is denied,
distorted and manipulated” Gordon finds particularly
offensive.
I can understand that anyone whose only knowledge
of the dredging issue has been acquired from the
extremely effective public campaign conducted by
Gordon Grainger (and I give him full credit for that)
and supported by such luminaries as Councillor
Roberts, would agree with Mr Bartlett.
It is ironic that support for McConnochie’s view is to
be found in the very same edition of the Messenger
as Gordon’s letter. In “Council Round Up”,
contributed by our Deputy Mayor, Len Roberts, in
fulsome praise of the MRAG.
In his contribution Len states:
“Some years ago, members of the MRAG and I held a
meeting with Minister Carmel Tebbut and she
suggested that she would appoint a chief scientist, Dr
Peter Scanes, to prepare a report on the issues
affecting the port and the entrance to the Myall
River. Those in attendance at the meeting
unanimously agreed to accept the findings of Dr
Scane’s report. His report subsequently confirmed
that dredging should take place.”
IT DID NOT.
The name of Dr Scane’s report is “Ecological
Condition of the Lower Myall Estuary”. A PDF version
is readily available. It was published in December
2010. Its content does not extend to the entire port.
The publication of the Scane’s report created great
disappointment within the MRAG in that it failed to
substantiate the problems alleged by the group and
expertly publicised by Gordon Grainger. Who can
ever forget the picture published in Nota of many of
our citizens descending on the river mouth shovels at
the ready?
Rather the Report denied these problems
comprehensively.
The final sentence of the executive summary of the
report reads:
“In summary, based on the results of a wide range of
ecological studies conducted mostly over the 2009
and 2010 summer period there is no evidence that
changes to the river mouth channels are negatively
impacting on estuarine ecology.”
The Scane’s report did not recommend dredging.
Why Len and the MRAG persist with this clearly
misleading position when they use the results of
other studies, one of which is BMT WBM’s “Sediment
and Hydrodynamic Assessment of the Lower Myall
River Estuary and Preparation of Management
Strategies” Sept 2011 to prosecute their cause is
beyond me. (I am sure that someone from the MRAG
will enlighten me).
But there remain manifold contradictions and
misrepresentations, such as that relating to migratory
birds on Corrie Island to which McConnochie alluded.
I have a challenge for Gordon Bartlett.
Gordon, have you read the Scane’s Report?
In conclusion, I prepared a submission to Great Lakes
Council supporting the investigation of the dredging
of the Short Cut to facilitate sand replenishment at
Winda Woppa.
Kevin Haskew.
We encourage groups or individuals to submit articles/
stories/letters about activities, upcoming events and views on
current issues that influence daily life in the area. Full names
of contributors to the Myall Coast Messenger who use non de
plumes must be registered with the Editorial Team and made
available to any reader if requested.
Letter to editor on Council Mergers.
Dear Sir
I read with interest, recent publications on possible
local council mergers. Nice to see that at least a DIM
LIGHT on reality is occurring to the GLC Council. But of
course it is only part of what is necessary in order to
make their finances work.
The full position should be to merge Gloucester , Great
Lakes with TAREE Council & this could give sufficient
size to the combined businesses which may just
facilitate a positive outcome .Gloucester is far too small
& income restricted to be of any positive benefit to
Great Lakes , who if this bit works, would immediately
embark upon the construction of their much sought
after CITY SIZED Office Administration Block in Forster,
seeing the two council merged entity looking for
another A$20 million of debt to finance that
unnecessary extravagance. (Unnecessary once merged
with Taree).
As our rates are already in excess of what most Sydney
North Shore residents are paying, our residents are
unlikely to want to be bled anymore & without benefit.
Clearly a large & adjoining Council such as TAREE already
has sufficient admin office space, so could fit very well into
such a series of Mergers. The deal offered by State
Government of several millions of dollars of cash handouts
to get Councils to Merge is principally for the reason of
paying off / eliminating where possible , the large debt
loads already caused by Council inefficiencies & their
inability to live within their present fully leveraged
financial positions / incomes .
Let us all view this present possibility with optimism but
push for the job to be completed by the three way merger
which might just work for the benefit of all.
SIGNED: JOHN BLACKBOURN. North Arm Cove.
NOTE: the writer has spent some 35 of his business years
travelling the world advising on company mergers & the
productive use of available incomes.
SHORT TAKES
DESOLATION ROW:
'the circus is in town' (apologies to Bob Dylan)
With ANZAC Day 2015 imminent, my thoughts have
returned to our very own Tea Gardens ANZAC Park
and its use over the Christmas period.
The location is contemplative, set against the sandy
shores of the Myall River.
Our ANZAC Services are always very moving in this
place of Respect and Remembrance.
What a contrast to the Christmas holiday desecration/
desolation that we witnessed at years end
with a carnival intruding upon the park space.
I understand the role such a carnival can play to provide
weeks of entertainment for holidaying locals and
visitors, as well as the imposition that may be felt by
those whose homes front the park.
It is my fervent wish, if approval be granted again for
this event, that it be in a location other than ANZAC
Park.
Deer at Pindimar South
About a month ago, I was travelling along the road at
South Pindimar, when a car travelling in the opposite
direction, flashed its lights at me, causing me to slow
down. Upon travelling further, I saw a family of deer
standing on the road. There were two adults and two
smaller deer just standing there.
Again, just last week, while travelling in my car on the
same stretch of road, I was surprised to see an adult
deer in full flight jumping across the road right in front
of me.
Considering there has been two recent sightings of
deer in the same area, it would be good to keep these
incidents in mind whilst travelling in the South
Pindimar area so that there isn’t an unfortunate
accident involving deer and vehicle.
Collette Shorthouse South Pindimar.
Short takes and positive letters are all welcome
Ronnie Nichols
Tea Gardens
do they get good mobile reception?
Letters and opinion pieces
Short Takes - 50 words
Letters - maximum 300 words
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Football - Sudoku - Wordoku
BULAHDELAH FOOTBALL CLUB
Home of the Bulahdelah Bullets
Dark Horses look to go Back-to-Back
Grand Final week has finally arrived. After one of the closest competitions to date
the Bulahdelah FC 6 aside Football League will be decided this Thursday. Division A
will see reigning champions the Dark Horses look to go back to back as they tackle
this year’s minor premiers Le Worthless Peons for the Bulahdelah Bowling Club
Shield and the right to be called the 2014/15 Champions. The teams have met on
two occasions this year with the Peons taking the points on both occasions with
firstly a 3-0 win, followed up with a 2-1 win in the major semi-final, though the
match was abandoned due to an emergency situation. With an impressive 4-1
romping of Smith’s Lake in the preliminary final the Dark Horses however go into
the Grand Final beaming with confidence.
The Division B
Grand Final will be
played out
between Red
Rockets FC and
Thunder FC. Again
these two teams
have met twice this
year with the
Rockets gaining the
ascendency with a
3-1 victory
followed up by a
much tighter affair
in the Division B
Major Semi with
the game being
decided in Golden
Goal Extra Time
2-1, setting up a
Rod v Jo
great encounter
for the decider.
Jordan Guthrie
22/2/2015
The Myall River Junior Rugby League registrations are underway and being taken on
Thursday’s from 5pm at Myall Park. Junior Hawks for the upcoming season are;
 7 years and under
2015 Registration Fees
$105 for players 6 to 12 years - $125 for players 13 to 16 years
Fees cover
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Insurance cover with CRL
NJRL competition fees
Shorts and socks
Training singlet
Club t-shirt
Player jersey at end of season (subject to conditions)
Interest is also being taken for any persons interested in;
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League safe (water boy)
1st Aid Officer
Coaching
Refereeing
Ground Management
A lot of interest has been noted to form teams in the 6s, 8/9s and 15s, falling
short in numbers to form a team in these ages at this stage. Contact us on
[email protected] 0429 846 747 or the Myall River HAWKS JRLC
facebook page if you are interested in registering in any one of these teams
or alternatively come to Myall Park from 5pm on Thursday afternoons and
join in a training session. A player can play up an age at the discretion of
their parents.
Wordoku Challenge
Sudoku Challenge
Results see page 7
Letters used: E U T Q I R D A S
To Solve Worduko, Every letter for the Wordoku must appear once in:
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In each of the columns,
in each of the rows,
in each of the nine boxes.
Hidden Word - You will know when you have successfully completed the
puzzle, as a hidden 9 letter word will appear on the diagonal.
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To Solve Sudoku, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in:
 Each of the nine vertical columns
 Each of the nine horizontal rows
 Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes
Bowls - Runners
Tea Gardens Runners.
Members of Tea Gardens
Runners Keira McGregor, Luke
L to R:
Rochester and Tate Bruinsma,
Tate Bruinsma, Keira McGregor & Luke Rochester
competed at the Little Athletics
Regional Championships held at
Glendale on the 14th and 15th of
February.
Keira chose to concentrate on
short distance sprint events in
this year’s athletics competitions.
This was in contrast to 2014
where she ran in a mix of sprints
and longer distance events up to
700m, as well as cross-country.
At the Little Athletics Zones
competition, she won the 70m,
100m and 200m to progress to
the Regional competition at
Glendale.
She came home from the
Regional with 2 Gold and 1 Silver
medal. She won her heat and
final of both the 70m and 100m,
with a very close 2nd in the 200m.
Conditions were very hot and
Keira showed great resilience
and a never give in attitude over
2 days of competition and 8
events and, deserved the results
she obtained.
With those results, she has achieved entrance into those 3 events at the LA State
Championships at Sydney Olympic Park in March.
Keira trains hard under the guidance of Athletics Trainer Charles Ringuet, as do Luke
Rochester and Tate Bruinsma who, also qualified to compete at State per medium of
finishing second in their respective 3000m event.
By John McGregor.
Results at Little Athletics Regional Championships
Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News
Tea Gardens features at State Awards
At the end of last year, long standing Secretary of the Tea Gardens Country Club
Bowling Club, Daryl Martin, was recognised as one of the four finalists for the
State wide Annual Bowls NSW Volunteers Award.
Daryl Martin
Little Athletics Regional Championships 14.2.15
Under 9yrs Girls: Keira McGregor. 70m 11.18 (PB)1st, 100m 15.97 (PB)1st, 200m
2nd, 60m Hurdles 4th.
Under 15yrs Boys 3000m: Luke Rochester 2nd in 11.04 (PB).
Under 17yrs Boys 3000m: Tate Bruinsma 2nd in 10.20 (PB).
The Annual Presentation of NSW Bowls Awards was held recently at the Kirribilli
Club in Sydney. It was a black tie affair with more than 250 in attendance.
Kurnell Triathlon 15.2.15
Colin Bertram came 362nd out of 419 participants and he took 4 minutes off his
previous best. The field included 15 elite athletes from around the world.
The four nominees for the Volunteer Award were recognised and Daryl Martin
received encouraging applause from the crowd. However, it was another
nominee, John Smith, President of the Newcastle District Bowling Association who
took out the impressive award. It was noted that as well as diligently performing
his duties as President of the Newcastle District, John was involved with the State
Match Committee for 16 years, 13 of those as chairman.
At the Lookout 22.2.15
Handicap:
1. T Rochester 2. L Burr 3. P Rochester 4. C Bertram 5. B Rochester 6. B Markham 7.
L Rochester 8. B Gibbs 9. K McGregor 10. T Bruinsma 11. K Davies.
Fastest 2kms Female: Keira McGregor 12m33
Fastest 4kms Female: Tracey Rochester 24m52 Male: Ben Rochester 20m55.
Fastest 6kms Male: Paul Rochester 25m25 Female: Laura Burr 26m44.
Walkers: Lidia Izquierdo.
By Charles Ringuet
Special guests on the night were Patron of The NSW Royal Bowling Association,
His Excellency General the Honourable Governor of NSW, David Hurley, AC DSC
(Retired) and his wife.
Another Newcastle identity, Charlie Frost was recognised. Charlie was inducted
into the Bowls NSW Hall of Fame. Charlie had been a State Selector for 16 years
and a National Selector for 10 years. He is the first non-player to be inducted into
the Hall of Fame.
Closer to home, Lennon Scott, of Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, was named The
Most Improved Bowler. This award follows Lennon's success in winning the State
Major Singles last year.
Bowler of the Year was Craig Donaldson from the Taren Point Bowling Club
Corporate Day - thank you to our sponsors
PLAYERS WANTED
and anyone interested in Coaching, Training, First Aid,
Refereeing and Ground Management
Myall River JRLC has noted a lot of interest in forming teams
in the 6s, 8/9s and 15s.
Please contact us on our facebook page Myall River HAWKS JRLC,
0429 846 747 or [email protected] or alternatively you can
come down to Myall Park from 5pm on Thursdays and join in on a
training session. Registrations are currently being taken for definite
teams in the 7s, 10s, 12s, 14s, and 17s and we welcome new players
and families.
Last year saw the club enter a record 5 teams, previously the max was 2 teams. There
has been an overwhelming registration of interest for other age groups to be formed
but no.'s falling a little short to form these teams at this stage and that is where we
need your help. Myall River JRLC is a great family orientated club which strives to
teach our players great sportsmanship and our committee is dedicated to giving back
to the players and their families.
As a way of saying “thank you” to some of its sponsors, the Tea Gardens Men’s
Bowling Club hosted a bowling event on Saturday 21 February.
There were six (6) Corporate teams that competed Pelican Pest Control - two (2) sides
RSL Life Care - one (1) side
Rod Morrison Plasterer - one (1) side
Masons - one (1) side
Tea Gardens Country Club - 0ne (1) side
The winners of the Corporate Day Challenge were the TGCC side of Ron
Webster, Mark Nightingale and Marcia Smith.
The best corporate bowler of the day was Ken Hurstville from the no.1
Pelican Pest Control side.
The winner of the spider competition was Rod Morrison from Rod Morrison
Plasterer side. (loved the Morrison team shirts!)
The event was supported by a number of Club bowlers, some playing in corporate
teams and some competing among themselves.
The format of the day was nine (9) ends turnaround triples.
Many thanks to Leigh Hunt and his team for the fine repast served up after the
game. The weather was kind to us and a good time was had by all.
The Jaffa
The Home of the Mighty Pelican Pest Control Dolphins
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Surf Life Saving - Bridge - Golf
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
Newsletter - By Bill Shean
SURF LIFE SAVING
Monday 22nd February 2015
Monday 16 February
6 tables.
Director: Adrian Ryan
North South
East West
1st
Jim & Trish Thatcher
Linda & Glen Conroy
2nd Alan Johnson & Pam Roberts
Alacoque Welsh & Allan Stewart
3rd Bea Treharne & Adrian Ryan
Carol Richards & Sue Matheson
Handicap: Alacoque Welsh & Allan Stewart
Friday 20 February
BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS – MASTERS
CAVES BEACH
14 February 2015
2 KM Beach Run
12.5 tables.
Director: John Younghusband
North South
East West
1st Jo & John Younghusband
Trish Thatcher & Mike Parfait
2nd Alan Johnson & Pam Roberts
Pam & Breton Gibbs
3rd Gordon Morrison & Rex Stoessiger Carol Richards & Liz Caro
Handicap: Carolyn Bywater & Sylvia Schmeding
Coming Events from our Calendar
Monday 9 March
Round 1 Monday Novice and Handicap Championships.
Friday 13 March
A. Round 1 Friday Novice and Handicap Championships.
B. Club Celebration of Alan Stewart’s 100th Birthday.
Lunch and nibbles at 11.00am followed by Bridge at 12.00 noon
st
50-54 Male Andrew Stubbs – 1
50-54 Female Linda Stubbs – 1st
60-64 Male - Tony Logue
Surf Race 3rd
Board Race 1st
Ski Race
4th
Iron Person 2nd
Sprint
1st
Flags
1st
1Km Beach Run 1st
BOATS
Reserve Grade
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Misfits – 2nd
Masters Women 160 years
White Pointers – 2nd
Masters Men 220 years
Old Strowkers – 1st
Masters Men 180 years
Tea Gardens Hawks EC’s – 2nd
HAWKS NEST VETERAN GOLF
17th February 2015
A Grade
1st Graham Brydon
2nd Ron Wright
3rd Tony Leary
Scratch
41
44
47
Net
31.6
35.1
36.5
B Grade
1st Joe Kennelly
2nd Neal Clifton
3rd Barry Collins
56
49
50
35.7
37.1
37.4
Nearest the Pin
Hole A Grade
3rd Ian (Birdie) Raine
5th Bob Macklinshaw
10th Arthur Calverley
16th Peter Nealon
B Grade
Ronn Leatham
Barry Jones
Kevin Durham
Adrian Ryan
24th February 2015
A' Grade
Scratch
1st
Brian Calverley
41
2nd Arthur Calverley 43
3rd Tom Lekburg
41
Net
33.7
36.4
36.9
B' Grade
Scratch
1st
Craig Brooking
48
2nd Barry Collins
50
3rd Roger Humphreys 50
Net
36.5
37.8
38.5
Nearest the pin
Hole 'A' Grade
3rd Arthur Calverley
5th Greg Everingham
10th Grahame Stuart
16th Ron Wright
'B' Grade
3rd Ian Lawrence
5th Alan Birmingham
10th Bob Reid
16th Eric Lindstrom
Tony Smith, Captain
Hawks Nest Men’s Golf
Left to Right: Warwick Jones winner of the nearest to the pin competition
walking the 18th fairway along side James Howell
overall golfing winner for Thursday’s nine holes of golf.
Social Golf - By Luke Boyd
21 February 2015
James Howell won the Thursday afternoon golf competition, closely
following for runner up was Dave Evans.
Raffle winner was Ian Ingram and Warwick Jones won the nearest to the
pin competition.
SOCIAL DARTS - By Luke Boyd
21 February 2015
Mixed doubles team, Lyn Pearson and Bob Ibbotson, convincingly won the
evening ahead of fellow darters
Mick Russom and Bill Hagan. Di won the ladies highest score competition
and Trevor Pearson won the men’s highest score for the evening. A special
thanks to all the members who filled in during the absence of a few club
members.
Great darts and Golf.
18
4th March 2015
Wednesday 18 February 15
Wednesday 25 February 2015
Stableford
A Grade
1 Ashley Gazzard 40
2 Michael Maher 38
3 Peter Jackson 38
B Grade
1 David Barwick 40
2 Ronald Wright 39
3 Peter Parrett 38
NTP – 10th Hole
A – Stephen Nicholas
B – Robert Simmons
2BBB
1 Bill Weston & Peter R Jackson 49
2 Fran Taylor & Dale Robbs 47
3 Richard Booth & Joe Douglas 47
Stableford
A Grade
1 Richard Simmer 43
2 Andrew McCormack 41
3 Ian Peachey 40
B Grade
1 Paul Ibbetson 39
2 Ronald Wright 38
3 Mark Lane 38
NTP 10th Hole
A – Joe James
B – Robert Henderson
Saturday 21 February 2015
Stableford
A Grade
1 Andrew McCormack 41
2 Chris Bournon 38
3 Alan Gleeson 37
B Grade
1 Tony Baker 36
2 Brian Calverley 36
3 Garry W Foster 36
C Grade
1 Kevin Durham 45
2 Chris Lock 39
3 John Reynolds 37
NTP 10th Hole
A – Bruce Clayton
B – Rodney Austin
C – Reece Wall
Saturday 28 February 2015
2BBB
1 Graham Lawler & John Verdon 48
2 Joe Douglas & Richard Booth 47
3 Robert Webb & Ronald Willing 45
Stableford
A Grade
1 Bob Peters 40
2 Ian Leggatt 39
2 Petyer Gottwaltz 39
B Grade
1 Dennis Poole 38
2 Sean V Mullins 37
3 Edward Simcox 37
C Grade
1 John Verdon 42
2 Ronald William 38
3 Andrew Watson 37
NTP 10th Hole
A - Peter Bernardin
B - Don McGill
C - Larry Compton
Golf
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
RESULTS
Saturday 14th February
Photo and results from Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
Tuesday 17th February.
Division 1 Medal Winner: MAXINE Mitchell
Division 2 Medal Winner: Frances MacLean
Division 3 Medal Winner: Irene Davies
RESULTS:
Div. 1 M. Mitchell 68, S. Shuetrim 73, E. Jones 74 c/b, A. Morris 74 c/b
Div. 2 F. Maclean 73, G. Cutler 76, J. Benson 77 c/b, H. Haslam 77
Div. 3 I. Davies 73, P. Marr 77 c/b, J. Martin 77, C. Simmons 78
Balls down to 80 c/b
NTP 5th
Div. 1 D. Davis,
Div. 2 D. Allan,
Div. 3 H. Maguire.
Single Stableford in conjunction
1st
S. Long 33,
2nd E. Gallagher 31,
3rd
A. Penlington 30
4th
M. Smith 27 ....Balls down to 23
Di Davis and Chris Simmons
Di won the Monthly Medal for Div. 1
Chris won the Monthly Medal for Div. 2 Saturday 7th February.
Maxine Mitchell, Frances MacLean, Irene Davies
Saturday 21st February PAR
Div. 1 J. Biddle -1, P. Williams -4, Y. Pittman -5
Div. 2 S. Brownrigg -4, M. Pratten -5, J. Moore -5
Balls down to -6 c/b
NTP 10th Div. 1 D. Nummy, Div. 2 C. Simmons
Secret 9 (Back)
S. Brownrigg +1, M. Pratten square, L. Ingram -1 c/b
Tuesday 24th February PAR
Div. 1 E. Bramma +2, A. Benton +1, J. Biddle square
Div. 2 J. Williams +1, L. Blake -2, L. Everingham -2
Div. 3 I. Davies square, J. Martin -1, D. Vercoe -2
NTP 10th Div. 1 M. Pryer, Div. 2 J. Allan, Div. 3 S., Campbell
Secret 9 (Back)
E. Bramma +2, R. Weitenberg +2, A. Morris +1, D. Allan +1, J. Williams
+1
Saturday 28th February
Single Stableford
Div. 1 M. Mitchell 36, L. Everingham 34, A. Quinn 32
Div. 2 D. Wiggins 33, M. Ward 32, M. Le Rougetel 30
NTP 16
Div. 1 D. Doering, Div. 2 L. Ingram
Secret 9
M. Mitchell 19, M. Ward 18, A. Quinn 16 c/b
Myall Coast Veterans
Thursday 26th February
Stroke - 134 Players
A Grade
1 Dennis Casey 68
2 Don Henderson 69
3 Colin Bagnall 70
4 Stephen Nicholas 70
5 Tony Smith 71
B Grade
1 Grahame Brydon 69
2 Ian Raine 69
3 Maxwell Stephens 70
4 Robert Weir 70
5 James Pegram 71
C Grade
1 Milton Bloomfield 67
2 David Rimmer 71
3 Graham Benson 71
4 Robert Voigt 72
5 Robert Long 74
NTP 10th
A – Peter Bernardin
B - Kelvin Clarke
C – Bruce Richards
NTP 16th
A Peter Bernardin
B John Bolden
19th February 2015
18 Hole Stableford
136 Players
A Grade
1 Dennis Casey 44
2 Bob Peters
44
3 Lee Rankin
41
4 Rodney Austin 41
5 Kevin Williams 39
B Grade
1 Neil Kibble 46
2 Bob Weir 41
3 Greg Everingham 39
4 Ian Raine 39
5 Larry Campton 38
C Grade
1 David Bruce 45
2 Brian Swift
42
3 Bob Reid
40
4 Neil Clifton
38
5 Kevin Skelton 38
NTP
10th Brailey, David A Grade
10th Campton, Larry B Grade
10th Pagett, Des C Grade
16th Calverley, Brian A Grade
16th Parrett, Peter C Grade
12th February 2015
Stableford
A Grade.
1. David Brailey
40
2. Kevin Williams
39
3. Murray Thomas 38
4. Colin Amos
38
5. Colin J Clinch 37
B Grade.
1. John Reynolds 43
2. Colin Fossey 39
3. Keith Harrap 37
4. James Pegram 36
5. Maxwell Stephens 36
C Grade.
1. Adrian Ryan
41
2. Hugh O'Doherty 40
3. Robert Voigt
39
4. Bruce Richards 37
5. Barry Collins
37
NTP.
10th A. Hewish, Keith, B. Balaschow,
Alec C. Ron Leatham
16th A. Gibson, Richard B. Simmons,
Robert
By Tony Smith
HAWKS NEST
LADY VETERANS GOLF
19 February 2015
1. Dot Moore -10
2. Sylvia Bolden -8
3. Betty Clinch -3 C/B
4. Sue Ward -3
5. Irene Davies -2
6. Janet Moore 1
7. Sue Brownrigg 1
8. Lois Stevens
2
9. Fran Henderson 3
10. Robyn West
3
26 February 2015
1. Betty Clinch -5
2. Sylvia Bolden -4
3. Lois Stevens -1c/b
4. Jeanette Patfield -1
5. Daphne Frew 0
6. Elsa Jones 2
7. Janet Moore 3
8. Irene Davies 4
9. June Biddle 4
10. Pat Marr
5
19
4th March 2015
Soccer
Waterfront Bistro
Ph.02 49970203
Open 7 days
Lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm
Dinner 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Take away available
CALLING ALL SOCCER PLAYERS
TRIAL GAMES FOR 2015 SEASON START SOON:
WEEK ONE:
7th of March
WEEK TWO:
14th of March
WEEK THREE:
21st of March
WEEK FOUR:
28th of March
All boys and girls welcome turning age 5 to 15 years in 2015.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW ON LINE:
Just log on to www.myfootballclub.com.au and follow the links to
player registrations.
If you have any difficulties with self registration we will happily assist
you on weeks 2 and 3 trial games at Memorial Park starting at 9am
Mini’s 5 to 7 years
$75
Midi’s 8 to 10 years $85
Juniors 11 to 15 years $95
2015 REGISTRATION KIT JUST GOT BETTER!!
Now with the kind support of the Holiday Coast Credit Union,
a $10 savings account voucher will be included in the rego kit.
Just complete player registration by the 22nd of March
and the soccer kit will be yours for just $15.



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Soccer ball
Shin pads
Club shorts
Diadora soccer boots
Holiday Coast Credit Union $10 savings account voucher
One kit per registration,
HCCU saving account can be organised on rego days at the ground
REMINDER for all, we still need coaches and trainers!!!
Please contact Tea Gardens Soccer Club by email on
[email protected] or call Trev 0416 077 898
On the Myall River
Live Entertainment on
weekends in March
Friday 6th 8.30pm
Booze bros Karaoke
Saturday 7th 8.30pm
Karen O’Shea
Friday 13th 8.30pm
Aleyce Simmonds
Saturday 14th 8.30pm
DJ Matte o Verde’
Sunday 22nd 2.30pm
Open Mic
Saturday 28th
Arley Black
Dead Men Talking
WarrenFahey &Max Cullen
Tuesday 17th March
3pm here @ the hotel
Tickets $25pp
Book NOW!
BISTRO SPECIAL NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY
Schnitzel night
THURSDAY
Steak night
Served with chips & salad
ONLY $12.50
What’s on Weekly
Monday
Local Members Draw
6pm & 6.30pm
Jnr Hawks Raffles
from 6pm
Wednesday
Soccer Raffles 6pm
Thursday
TEA GARDENS SOCCER CLUB
The Myall Coast Messenger was delighted to
attend the Tea Gardens Soccer Club
Supporters Day on Sunday 22 February at
the Tea Gardens Country Club.
The club organised the day to say thank you
to all the sponsors and volunteers who
made the club successful in the 2014
season.
A wonderful BBQ lunch was provided and
this was followed by a game of “Flip Flop”
bowls.
It was obvious that not many had played
bowls before but it proved to be a fun day
for all.
Ros Reynolds
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4th March 2015
RFS evening raffles
Trivia 6.30pm
Friday
Live Soloist Or free jukebox
Saturday
Live Music from 8.30pm
Hawks Rugby League
lunchtime seafood
raffles.
Tea Gardens Hotel Motel Bottlemart
85 Maxwell Street, Tea Gardens
Ph: 4997 0203
Tea Gardens Myall Quays Cellars
Ph: 4997 9155
A.T.M

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