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2508 CONTENTS LETTERS 04 We deserve better The problem with the internet NEWS 06 Butchery for Sale Kevin Grant is ready to retire 08 Net result! The 2508+ Disconnected campaign 15 Job Losses ahead Mine workers face redundancy 22 Catch up Victory for Stop CSG! Illawarra BUSINESS 23 Chamber Chatter 35 Business directory Your ultimate local guide LIFESTYLE 10 Cover feature Thistles’ Adam Coffee talks about the club he loves

12 Paint by Numbers The face painter who doubles as a highly regarded tutor 18 Dr Rip Revealed: he really is mad about sand 20 Gardens How to make a terrarium 26 What’s On Open Day at the Old Mine Surgery 28 Travel Across Australia on motorbikes 30 Clubs VIEW report 46 Lawrence Hargrave Centre Centenary luncheon SPORT 47 Swimming Sea Eels report 48 Golf All fun and games 49 Run For Kurt 50 Tides 51 Soccer In the summer 52 BMX Saya wins her third world title in a row!

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarry.tumblr.com

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS JIM POWELL was born HEATHER SMITH

is the former editor of the online Northern Exposure newsletter and, prior to that, the Wollongong & Northern Leader. She is also a former editor of 2508’s predecessor, The Helensburgh & District News. Heather has lived in Stanwell Park since 2002 and has been involved in many community activities.

Heather specialises in property reporting as she was a former Property Editor of The Australian, as well as a real estate agent. She is convinced everyone has a story and enjoys writing profiles (see pages 6 and 12).

Jenny Donohoe

is a researcher from the Helensburgh & District Historical Society. This year, Jenny edited the society’s ‘Tribute to 2508 ANZACS’, a free booklet in remembrance of the men and women from our district who served in the First World War. Jenny is a passionate family historian and has written four family history books, the latest being the Powell Story – Balmain to Cootamundra. This month Jenny has written a short history of the Metropolitan Colliery – discover how the mine has survived past hard times on page 14.

in Helensburgh in 1945 and attended Helenburgh Primary School. He represented the Illawarra, playing soccer and rugby league for the Northern Suburbs. His great love was the Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club, which he joined in 1958. Jim started his trade as a jeweller; later worked at the mine; and has a diploma in horticulture.

His hobby is growing and showing camellias, winning many awards. Forty years ago, Jim joined the NSW Fire Brigade and is still with the Helensburgh 325 Station. See page 17.

Dr Rob Brander

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. Read his column on page 18.

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DISTRICT NEWS Editors

Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft

Art director Brendon Wise

Regular contributors

Rob Brander, Sara Newnham, Anthony Warry, Heather Smith

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2508 LETTERS

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WELCOME TO THE TEAM!

The 2508 mag is growing.

This month we are happy to welcome Sara Newnham to our sales and advertising team, and new walkers to our distribution team.

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campaign for better internet

I am writing in the hope that you might help raise awareness of a campaign recently launched by a group of 2508 residents to secure better internet services for the Northern Illawarra community.

We think the internet needs of the Northern Illawarra have been ignored for far too long.

Ever-slowing internet speed and constant drop-out of internet connection is hampering the productivity of the many home businesses that operate in our community. That is to say nothing of the impact on school children trying to complete assignments and the increasing levels of social isolation being created for the elderly and those with limited mobility.

This is about more than simply not being able to download movies and use Facebook.

Poor services and failing telecommunications infrastructure is creating genuine social disadvantage within our community.

The people of the Northern Illawarra deserve better and with your help and the support of the wider community, we intend to get a fairer deal on internet connectivity for our community.

Yours sincerely, Mark McKenzie, Campaign Coordinator, 2508+ Disconnected

Mark wins Letter of the Month! The prize is a $50 Tradies Gift Card (24 Boomerang Street, 4294 1122). See page 8 for our follow-up interview with Mark.

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I’ve really enjoyed the food at the Tradies club bistro. My favourite is the baked salmon and the delicious capsicum sauce. Any chance I could get the recipe for the sauce?

Rachel Miller, Helensburgh ■ See page 24 for Rob’s saucy response.

warNing about phone scam

There has recently been a larger than normal number of hoax/spam phone calls to 2508 and 2515. Some residents are being taken by the level of sophistication of these calls offering a fix for a virus supposedly infecting their computer.

If you have not initiated contact with a company, then these calls are most likely scams.

Warwick Erwin, Stanwell Tops

In response to Naomi Lai, 2508 Letters, July 2015

As a result of current policy there will eventually be no children left in detention – a success to be applauded! When the previous government lost control of our borders, people smuggling was encouraged. This so-called ‘humanitarian’ approach, based on ideology, proved to be dangerous and irresponsible.

It is certainly true that we should not blame or vilify refugees for seeking a better life. We would all do the same to improve circumstances for our own families. Regardless of the plight of refugees, there appears to be no logic to refugee supporters who protest successful policies. Do they really support the notion of uncontrolled borders? With more than 50 million refugees worldwide, this seems an extreme position. If they are arguing for a greater intake, what is the limit and what happens when it is exceeded?

Do we ignore the thousands in refugee camps, reducing their chance at a better life because a few have the financial resources to pay people smugglers? The failure to address these practical questions suggests the refugee cheer squad either haven’t considered all the implications or their primary motivation is political.

The sooner children are out of detention the better, but not if this results in a worse situation as many more children drown at sea.

Dr G. Morgan, Otford.

community notices IN MEMORIAM: BLACKWELL, NED; 15-08-2008 In loving memory of our Dad and Pop.

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2508 LETTERS Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts.

Donna, Glenn, Dylan, Ben and Tot.

ROSS, ALAN; 10-08-2011

In loving memory of our Dad and Grampy Close in our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day Glenn, Donna, Dylan and Ben.

In loving memory of Peter Bernard Ridgeway

27/9/1957 – 28/6/2015 Adored son, brother, father, uncle and friend to many.

You put up such a brave fight. A wonderful man with a huge heart, we will miss you forever. Rest in peace. All our love, Mum & Doug, all your family and friends. 2508

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2508 NEWS

Burgh bUTCHERY FOR SALE

By Heather Smith

Time to cut and run … award-winning Sausage King, Helensburgh butcher Kevin Grant.

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After more than 50 years of slicing and dicing, Helensburgh butcher Kevin Grant has been T-boned.

His knees are sore, he has arthritis in his hands and he’s just plain tired – so tired he’s decided it’s time to retire.

His Helensburgh Butchery, which he bought in 2004, is for sale, including the ground underneath. “I would prefer to sell the land and business together as a package,” he said.

Kev, 67, has been working as a butcher since he was 14 and has enjoyed every day.

“Even now, I can’t wait to get to work in the morning. I get cranky with myself if I’m late.”

But his body is protesting against the six-day-a-week routine and he finds himself looking longingly at boats for sale. “I would love to get out on the water and do some fishing,” he said. “And I want to travel.”

Helensburgh’s award-winning Sausage King says he will miss his customers post-retirement, as well as the presentation of his window displays, which he takes time to make appealing. “But I won’t miss the hours and the bookwork!”

Kev says any business is what you make of it but maintaining a positive outlook is key.

“If you lose that positivity, you go backwards,” he said.

So he plans to leave the meat business knowing he has treated his customers, staff and suppliers to his best cuts.

To enquire about taking over Helensburgh Butchery, phone Kev on 4294 1486. 2508

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2508 NEWS

net result!

Pro-active locals are taking the fight for better internet right to the top. 2508 reports.

The region’s internet problems are so frustratingly woeful and damaging to local businesses that disgruntled locals have set up an action group on Facebook called 2508+ Disconnected. The group say they “are dedicated to getting more reliable internet and mobile phone services for the people living on the North Illawarra Coast (Helensburgh to Thirroul)”.

2508 spoke to one of the masterminds, Stanwell Park resident Mark McKenzie.

How long have you suffered with the internet?

Well, it’s been ever since we bought the house. We bought the house down here in Stanwell Park in December 2010. In the week prior to the purchase, we’d been in touch with Telstra to check that ADSL 2 was connected because the agent had told us it had been. When we actually moved in, which was in February 2012, we were then told ‘We’ve got a new protocol: we can’t connect because of drop-out’ – the ADSL line being so far away. So in a way it actually was ... it would have been material to us actually purchasing the home, because we ran a home business, but we love living down here so much we thought ‘We'll just persist with this’ and we’ve been fighting them since 2011.

So we’re just coming into our fourth year now.

Has the support for Disconnected surprised you?

From my perspective, I’m stunned at the response from such a small community; it proves this is a system-wide issue.

So, how are things going?

There was a meeting with Sharon Bird [MP] – Karen, my wife, met with Sharon. Basically, she gave us guidance around preparing a submission for accelerating our area for NBN consideration – effectively following what Bundeena had done: they did a very similar thing, in partnering with the Chamber of Commerce.

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Campaign leader … Stanwell Park's Mark McKenzie.

The meeting with NBN – we’ve had an informal meeting but … the preliminary advice from NBN is that we’re not listed before 2021; we are not on any work programmes before 2021. David Oliver, who is on our team, has a follow-up meeting with them on the 6th of August … to clarify what the current position is.

Because we've got that advice, basically our view was to pursue an alternative which is this fixed wireless network – it’s a Helensburgh resident who has a carrier’s licence … and they’re proposing what’s called a fixed wireless network. It runs a bit like the way the TV signal works: it’s received by a dish on your roof, completely separate from the mobile data network, so you can only receive it if you’ve got these little dishes.

■ On July 24, 2508+ Disconnected received good news: work on the Helensburgh exchange, which had been set down to start in March 2016, will now start this month [August] and is tipped to finish in a month or so.

Also, if residents take part in ‘‘almost a suburb-by-suburb audit’’ to help pinpoint problems between the exchange and their home (eg, damaged copper lines), Telstra has indicated ‘‘it would then engage a programme of works to progressively repair the copper line system from the exchange to the homes’’.

On July 25, more than 15 locals attended a two-hour information session, organised by 2508+ Disconnected, at Tradies Helensburgh.

The session included a presentation by WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) 2508 on the possibility of a fixed wireless solution. 2508

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2508 REPORT

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Adam Coffee, 20, is a local lad, born and bred.

He’s played soccer for 12 years at the Thistles, since starting there in the U5s. He played a couple of seasons in the Shire, but he prefers the Thistles’ club culture.

“My parents brought me up with a sporting childhood and wanted me to live a fit, healthy and active lifestyle,” he said.

“Dad [Roger Coffee] was heavily involved in the junior club – coaching and managing – which motivated me to continue on with the sport despite personal wants to change sports and hobbies.”

This sharp mid-fielder with a crisp left cross has moved to the backline this season, consolidating the youth grade’s defensive strength.

“I’ve always been up the front or left mid my whole life but this year – because these younger kids are coming in, they’ve got the speed and agility – I got shifted into the backs.

“I think I’ve only slotted two [goals] this year – it’s all defence this year. I love it, so it’s all good.”

At time of writing, the first grade Thistles side was third on the district league points table; reserve grade was fifth; and the youth grade side was in fourth spot.

“We [the youth grade team] went really

pretty much sealed.”

The youth grade team had, earlier in the season, made it to the round of 16 in the Illawarra Youth Cup and “impressed some teams showcasing the talent and commitment of the team”, Adam says.

He says his team-mates are “really good and really competitive and every week they’re all preparing for Saturday’s game – and obviously the older boys [in first and reserve grade], they really treat us well”.

Besides the club’s twice-weekly training sessions, Adam does a bit of cross-country running and ballwork. He’s also busy studying for a three-year Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in tourism and travel at the University of Wollongong, having recently completed the advance diploma portion of the course at TAFE Illawarra.

“Trying to balance that in with the soccer, I don’t have much spare time.”

He reckons the strong, supportive club culture at the Thistles is a big part of its appeal to players and fans.

“With my team, because we’ve got the age bracket – 16 to 20 – I’m actually the oldest, so I mix really well with the younger kids and then also with the old boys in first grade and in the hogs [reserve grade] as well, so having a beer after the game is pretty much the norm, so it’s really good.

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Helensburgh Thistles FC has well for the first 13 weeks, but in the last three a strong and proud tradition in or four weeks we’ve been dropping some Helensburgh. 2508 talks to one of games – but we’re starting to pick up now, the club’s stars. with a win this weekend [July 25], finals is

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paint by numbers

By Heather Smith Raeleen Rickard believes education is a privilege and she is committed to learning something new every day.

She has instilled this love of learning into her three children, her science students, maths students, music students and those she comes across as she paints Batman and butterflies on young children’s faces.

The genius behind Raeleen’s Fancy Faces is also a highly regarded tutor.

“My secret to success is to get students ahead of where things are at in class,” she said.

“Even though it’s difficult for them at first, when it comes up in class, they’re much more confident.”

Raeleen said children need to think laterally to build connections in the frontal lobe while the brain is still forming. Incidental learning, such as working out bills or problem solving, provides the building blocks.

The former high school maths and science teacher has just started retraining to be a primary school teacher and has had to put aside

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some of her other interests: being a member of an orchestra, piano, violin … “I’ve always taken on too much,” she said, moving a box of marking papers from the International Spelling competition to one side.

“If you want something done, give it to a busy person.”

The Coalcliff resident who found love under a microscope – when she was dissecting mosquitoes and her now-husband was studying native cockroaches – toured an electron microscope around schools in the 1990s and worked with CSIRO’s education team.

While running school excursions in a hospital, she discovered face painting as a way to keep sick children distracted. “I did a course in balloon twisting the next day,” Raeleen said.

“It was so funny.”

After the birth of her second child, she took her paints and brushes to Playgroup and honed her painting skills on a horde of eager toddlers.

“I can’t practise on my kids anymore – they’re over it,” she said. “I have to bribe them now.”

To contact Raeleen for tutoring or face painting, phone 0413 291 843. 2508

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mine is a survivor

By Jenny Donohoe The township of Helensburgh developed from the discovery of coal (1884) in the Camp Creek area, and also from the construction of the Illawarra Railway line through to Wollongong in 1889. These two main developments (Mine and Railways) with their large transient population of workers saw a need to open up small communities to bring important services into the district. By 1886 when production started, the mine was able to ship the coal to Sydney. In the 129 years that Metropolitan Colliery has been producing coal for the local and overseas markets it has had numerous owners. It is also the longest operating coal mine in Australia.

Since calling for tenders to sink the main shaft in 1885, to the turning of the first sod on 3 March 1886, Metropolitan Colliery has survived many economic crises and strikes.

Some 39 men have lost their lives working the coal, through either mine accidents, or death by other means. From the outset, mine management had a major problem to overcome – this mine was gaseous, and deep for the times at over 1000 feet. One of the health issues was coal dust. With the advent of new technology, modern mines do not have these problems.

The railway did not happen by accident from Sydney to Wollongong; it was brought about by the Government of the day needing to get their coal shipments to their markets safely. The coal

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The Metropolitan Colliery circa 1890.

Photo courtesy of the Helensburgh & District Historical Society

from the Camp Creek Catchment was some of the best steaming coal for the steam trains of the period, and much in demand.

There were many periods where demand for coal declined, as was the case in the 1930s depression, however, Metropolitan Colliery continued operations despite a contracting market for coal. Hard decisions would have been made and on 24 April 1931 the colliery announced 80 workers would be dismissed as it intended to close (SMH, 25 April 1931). On 28 April, the Herald reported about 300 notices to cease work had been given out, causing an outcry, it being a very serious matter to the entire population, and of grave concern to the business people and property owners. Actually the mine did not close down as originally announced, but continued to operate at a far reduced scale. Strikes, stoppages, redundancies and economic factors have always plagued the mining industry, but there is still plenty of ‘black gold’ below.

Metropolitan Colliery owners have always supported the town and its people as many of the oldies will tell you. Helensburgh is a mining town, as we have built our town on a very large coal resource that will be mined for many years to come.

The Historical Society has produced a book, researched by Allan House and John Arney, covering the colliery’s history from 1888 to 2013. To buy a copy, call Jenny Donohoe on 4294 2877 or email info@historichelensburgh.org.au 2508

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Job losses ahead

Helensburgh mine workers are facing redundancy as Peabody Energy cuts costs. 2508 reports.

Falling demand, coal prices and share prices have rocked US-based Peabody Energy, the world’s largest private-sector coal company.

In late June, Peabody confirmed it would reduce production at its Metropolitan Mine in Helensburgh. The mine would transition to “a five-day production schedule”, the company announced, leading to “employee and contractor reductions of 20 to 25 per cent”.

A 25 per cent reduction in the workforce at Helensburgh could represent between 70 and 80 jobs, Bob Timbs, CFMEU district vice-president mining and energy south-western district, said.

“We’re still in the consultation stage so it’s a bit difficult to make broad comments on it, other than we have been consulting with the company.”

He said voluntary redundancies, accepted by July 24, numbered “in the high 20s”.

“The general rule of thumb is that for every one coal-miner put off that will adversely affect the employment of another two or three people who support the industry.

“Obviously, it’s going to be hard felt.

“Terrible times.”

He said that “a lot of this has probably been brought on by the coal companies themselves in over-supplying the market.

“If they’d never over-supplied the market the coal prices might be a bit more buoyant than what they are.

“It’s always the slash and burn,” he said.

A Peabody spokeswoman said via a press release, “These actions are part of a plan to increase productivity, improve cash flows and optimise production at Peabody’s Australia operations given current market conditions.”

There was no update from Peabody at press time. “We are still working through the process with our employees at Metropolitan,” the spokeswoman said.

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How might this affect our town? We asked two long-time Helensburgh residents.

Greg Watts, president of the Northern Illawarra chamber of commerce

“Any loss of jobs is a sad thing from a personal perspective and we always feel for those affected and their families and hope they find employment elsewhere and soon. We generally expect the impact on the community to be minimal across the Northern Illawarra generally and 2508 in particular. That stated, my experience is that the underlying and ongoing issue that job losses and the prospect of any further downturn with any major employer can bring is a loss of confidence within the community, which can then result in the slowing of spending by families. Businesses should continue to do well if their product or service offering matches consumer needs.”

Mattias Samuelsson, associate director at Ray White Helensburgh

Helensburgh was founded as a mining town, but it has grown into something so much more.

The last decade has seen the town transform into a vibrant, family-orientated community.

“People are moving to the area not for employment purposes, but because it is a great place to raise a family.

“Indeed the job cuts will be personally devastating for a lot of local residents, one of which I was speaking to yesterday who said he may have to start mowing lawns as he is not in an ideal employable age-range and his skills are limited, but the area no longer relies on the mining sector.

“I do not think the impact will be noticed on a community level, it will be more on a personal level for friends and family of those involved.

Many well-known, long-term local residents work in the mine and it will be upsetting to see them lose their security...

“But for everyone else living in Helensburgh life will go on as per usual.” 2508

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2508 NEWS From left: Michael, Kallie, Kathleen, Craig, Anita, Greg and Sue

get ready!

NSW Rural Fire Service is encouraging residents to get summeready on September 12 and 13.

The awareness campaign is aimed at helping you prepare for the summer bush fire season. Volunteers from the Helensburgh and Otford Rural Fire Brigades will be available to chat about some simple and easy ways you can prepare for the bush fire season.

No one wants a repeat of the devastation caused by the 2001 fires, so come along and find out how you can make your family safer and minimise damage to your property and your neighbours’.

Helensburgh and Otford stations will be open from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 12; Helensburgh Station will also be open from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, September 13. Street Information Sessions will be held during the weekend.

For more information and updates, Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigade & NSW Rural Fire Service Illawarra Community Safety Brigade.

Remember it’s as simple as PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE. 2508

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From left: Karla, Michael, Megan and Brianna check the Bush Fire Survival Plan.

From left: Greg, Kallie, Kathleen and Michael.

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40 years of service

By Captain Jim Powell, Helensburgh Fire & Rescue Station 325 On the 15th August this year Helensburgh 325 Fire & Rescue Station will celebrate 40 years of service to our local community. Before this was founded, our only fire protection was carried out by our local Bush Fire Brigade, which started in 1940 and has done a great job in looking after our community ever since.

After the devastating Foodlands Supermarket fire in 1972 the State Government decided to establish a NSW Fire Brigade Station, which officially opened on August 15, 1975.

The first 12 members of this Brigade were: Captain Dennis Foster, Deputy Captain Jim Powell, Engine Keeper Don Hope and Firemen Kerry Gardner, Barry Thompson, John Hunter, Eric Unsworth, John Rands, John Russell, Barry Tobin, Greg Jacques and Ross Fagerstrom.

From opening day to the end of that year, in five months we attended 22 calls.

Over the past 40 years we have responded to more than 3000 calls. These have included false alarms, motor vehicle accidents, house fires, grass and rubbish fires, chemical spills and other hazardous materials, trapped children and animals, hang-glider accidents, fallen trees and power lines, as well as the catastrophic Christmas Day Fires of 2001 and the tragic Waterfall Train Disaster.

In addition to responding to such incidents, we also support the local community in other ways. We hold Education Days for our preschool and general school children, replace smoke detector batteries for our senior citizens, have Fire Station Open Days, attend Anzac and Remembrance Day Services, Lions Club Fairs and, of course, do our Annual Santa Claus Lolly Run. These are just some of the activities we enjoy doing as well as providing our community with a strong, professional emergency service. We are proud to have provided the town with these services over the past 40 years, and look forward to continuing our community support, saving lives and protecting property over the next 40 years. 2508

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The fire fighting team in 1978: Back row, L to R: Cpt Dennis Foster, Ross Fagestrom, Kerry Gardiner, D/Cpt Jim Powell, Greg Greening. Front row, from L to R: Barry Thompson, John Rands, Basil Crowe.

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

sand grains are quartz minerals because the most common type of rock on the earth’s surface is granite, which just happens to be made up of mostly quartz minerals (silica oxide for the geologists out there), which are exceptionally hard and resistant. So it’s really a matter of what you see is what you get.

Most beach sand tends to be lighter in colour because pure quartz crystals are white.

Generally the older the sand is, the whiter it is as all the darker coating material gets worn off the grains over time. Sand with a reddish tinge usually has some iron staining around the Rob Brander is quartz grain. Black sand grains are heavy mad about sand. minerals, like zircon and rutile, that are volcanic in origin and derived from basalt rocks (old I’ve started collecting lava flows) and yes, Australia had beach sand again. plenty of volcanic activity in the past.

When I was a kid I Because they are heavier, they used to get sand Did you winnow down through the sand from the beaches know? and tend to concentrate, becoming we visited and Generally the older exposed as black streaks on a put it in my mum’s old spice jars. My the sand is, the beach after big storm waves have friends would always laugh about my whiter it is. eroded the lighter sand on top collection until they actually saw it and offshore. Sands, particularly near were immediately impressed because no coral reefs, are also often made up of two sands were exactly the same. My carbonate grains from broken down bits of collection grew until I moved to Australia shells and corals. where Customs and Quarantine effectively put The size of the sand grains is also important a stop to it! But as a scientist I have a permit to to the beach. Very fine sands tend to promote bring in clean beach sand, so the collection is wide and flat beaches. Coarse sand grains tend back on and it’s reminded me how amazing the to cause steep beaches with nasty shorebreaks. variety of beach sand can be.

Medium size sand, which dominates the NSW Next time you go to the beach, pick up a coast, tends to produce lots of sandbars, which handful of sand and look at it. What do you helps make our coast such a good one for see? What’s it made of? Do you ever wonder surfing. So all sand has a story to tell and if where it came from? Beaches are nature’s you’ve got some sand samples you’d like to dumping ground and are made up of end donate to my collection, I won’t say no! 2508 products of thousands, sometimes millions of Visit www.scienceofthesurf.com. years of erosion of rocks. The vast majority of Dr Rip’s sand collection – can you tell which one is from Stanwell Park?

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farm FUN Want to cuddle lambs, milk goats and feed the chickens? Next spring, kids’ dreams will come true.

Last month Tradies announced it will provide $125,000 to help Symbio Wildlife Park create a new interactive and educational farmyard, set to open in Spring 2016.

Symbio’s General Manager, Matt Radnidge, said, “We realise that a lot of kids in today’s society have lost their connection with nature, with no real understanding of where the food they eat comes from before it gets to the supermarket shelves!

“The idea of the Symbio farmyard is to create a fun and interactive way of introducing sustainability as a natural way of life and re-establishing that connection through sensory experiences.”

Symbio bachelor finds mate

Pygmy marmoset Gomez has found love with a female named Iti from New Zealand. Iti was flown in from Wellington Zoo as part of an international breeding program and keepers report there is “definitely chemistry”.

Tradies CEO Tim McAleer said: “The new Farmyard will provide sustainable education for school groups and families of all ages as well as bring new visitors to Helensburgh and we’re incredibly proud to be part of it.” 2508

Dance Academy Dance classes in our purpose built studio!

Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop From Tiny Tots to Adults, we have just for fun classes plus we have competition classes so all levels and interests are catered for Private technique lessons and Private eisteddfod lessons are available. Our eisteddfod students compete throughout the year. All students perform in our concert each December at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul.

Contact Fleur on 0448 425 594 or fleurdelisdance@hotmail.com We have two locations in Helensburgh!

Club Lane and in the Helensburgh Fitness Centre Come in and try out a class.

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2508 OUTDOORS

Gardening with sara Stay warm – practise Indoor gardening this August, writes Sara Newnham.

It’s too cold to be outside in August. Now is the perfect time to do some stylish indoor gardening.

Follow the interior design trend and invest in some indoor plants. Look out for Fiddlewood figs, they have made a big fashionable comeback and are definitely the “must have” in any home. A real statement piece, the deep lustre of the tree’s glossy green leaves not only improves the decor but also purifies the air quality of your home.

Seventies-inspired macramé hanging baskets are back, bolder than ever. You can complement them with any plant, from trendy succulents to funky ferns, that suits the spot where you’ll hang it.

However, the ultimate “must have” for any indoor gardener is a terrarium.

Here’s how to make one: Step 1: Chose a container for your plant to grow in, preferably a glass one. The possibilities are endless: you can have an open vessel like a bowl, vase, hanging sphere, artistic light bulbs, cups, jars, test tubes, bottles.

Or you can have a closed terrarium with a lid, such as a fish tank, lolly jar or specially designed vessel (find one at Helensburgh’s Sunrise Nursery). The closed variety will created a micro climate for your plant.

Step 2: Chose a plant to suit the size of the vessel and to meet the growing requirements for the position. For example, if you have a warm, well-lit spot, an open container full of cacti or succulents would work, and in a low-light area opt for a fern or moss combination that would appreciate the humidity created in a closed vessel environment.

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Air plants look good and can be placed in any container – I have them hanging in glass spheres. They look magic!

Step 3: Plant medium. Find a mix to suit your plant and decor. Peat moss or sphagnum moss is very versatile as it can hold moisture around your plant’s roots. But if your plant likes to be on the dry side, find a pebble mix to suit your colour scheme. Place your medium in the container then plant your plant in it. Feel free to add interesting decorations to the terrarium scene, such as shells, rocks, driftwood or, for fun, make a fantasy world with mini statues such as fairies or animals.

Step 4: Maintenance is easy! Lightly water and keep medium moist, not wet. If planting ferns and moss, water sparingly every 1-2 weeks. For succulents even less, for cacti 3-4 weeks. Air plants love to be misted once a week. Please don’t over-water as you don’t want your plants to drown. The easiest maintenance of all is to do none and that is possible if growing plants in a closed container as the condensation continually waters itself.

There is a terrarium that has been unopened for more than 40 years and still growing strong – now that’s low-maintenance gardening!

Please send in a photo of your favourite terrarium idea and for more garden inspiration check out Sunrise Nursery or ring me for expert advice. Happy gardening! 2508 Call Sara on 0451 196 646.

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citrus tips

By A Garden for Life’s Narelle Happ Love citrus? Start with a lemon.

Citrus is in everything from food, drinks, oils, disinfectants, dish-washing liquid to candles. Lemon juice was used for bleach, fading freckles, in many perfumes and cosmetic and the variety Etrog is used by Jewish people in the feast of the Tabernacles.

There are four dominant ‘Lemon’ varieties: Eureka, Citrus limon ‘Eureka’, produces 2 or 3 flushes a year; Lisbon, Citrus limon ‘Lisbon’, one major flush a year in winter; Meyer, Citrus x meyeri ‘Meyer’, a cross between a lemon and an orange with smaller, sweeter fruit; Lemonade, Citrus limon x reticulate ‘Lemonade’, sweet juicy fruit that bears several crops a year.

All of the above trees are available in a dwarf form that can be grown in pots, using the best quality potting mix and mulching well.

Citrus need long, sunny days with at least six

hours’ sunshine a day. When planting, dig in aged manure such as cow manure. Maintain water and feed with compost several times a year. Mulch with sugar-cane mulch several times a year and grow companion plants such as dill, yarrow, thyme, marigolds, borage, cosmos and calendula in the immediate area.

Companion plants encourage beneficial insect pollinators while deterring pests. 2508 Narelle is running two upcoming workshops: ■ How to grow a Bushtucker Garden, August 15, Sydney Wildflower Nursery, www.trybooking.com/142031 ■ Introduction to Permaculture 2 - Design, Sept 5 in Thirroul, www.trybooking.com/145788

Landscaping work Site clearing & Driveways

TRACTOR HIRE

Slashing & clearing Large area mowing

Cheap rates for local work!

Ph 0429 043 295 2508

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2508 NEWS

Catch up

on what’s been happening in our district...

VICTORY FOR 'STOP CSG’ CAMPAIGNERS

Stop CSG! Illawarra was rejoicing on July 6 when the Minister for Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, announced the buyback of AGL’s CSG exploration licence, Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 2.

PEL 2 covered 668,102 hectares, including Special Areas of the Sydney Water Catchment.

“Today marks a big victory for the campaign.

All CSG licences in our drinking water catchment are gone; licences that should never have been issued,” the group said in a release.

But their work is not done. Next, Stop CSG! plans to campaign for a ban on mining in NSW drinking water catchment areas. “We need permanent protection of our drinking water, not a situation where new licences can be issued after the election that put drinking water at risk,” the group said.

Find out more at Stop CSG! Illawarra’s next community meeting at 11am on Sunday, August 16, at Thirroul Railway Hall.

WINNER! Northern Illawarra Chamber

of Commerce (NICC) president Greg Watts congratulates Julie Read, who won $500 in vouchers in the NICC’s ‘May Money Madness’ business promotion.

Money raised will help Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre stock its Emergency Relief/ Community Pantry. The co-ordinator of the Northern Suburbs not-for-profit organisation, Emily Messieh, said the Community Pantry is now entirely funded by community donations.

“We have approximately 85 families coming in every month for assistance with food and hygiene packs,” Emily said. “Without the community’s support, we could not meet their needs, and we would have to send them away empty-handed.”

COUNCIL WAIVES OVER $5500 IN LIBRARY FINES

During June’s Food for Fines amnesty, Wollongong Libraries knocked $5 off a member’s fines in exchange for a can of food.

More than 640 library members donated 1100 cans, which were then donated to St Vincent De Paul. One fine dated from July 2007.

BOOK NOW FOR the biz day out

From left … Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre co-ordinator Emily Messieh and Fashion @ Twilight organiser Tracey Straw of Bevans Thirroul.

FASHION @ TWILIGHT

More than 130 people gathered at Thirroul Surf Club on July 18 for the Illawarra’s most stylish fundraiser. Models strutted spring fashions from local boutiques – such as Corrimal’s Utopia – while show-goers enjoyed champers and canapes.

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2508 is a big fan of small business.

Our editors are active members of the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce and this month we’ve also teamed up with Small Biz Connect to plan The Biz Day Out on September 15 (see ad, right). There’ll be talks, workshops and networking opportunities.

Come along and learn how to boost your performance and your profits. We’ll be giving a workshop on how to write effective press releases – see you there!

To book, call 4223 0316. 2508

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CHAMBER chatter

By Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce President Greg Watts NICC presented at a Ministerial Roundtable on July 15 re issues affecting small business in our region. Attendees included the Hon. John Barilaro MP, Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business, and Gareth Ward MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast.

NICC stated that, without question, the major issue for small business in our region is reliable internet connection and speed, now with Telstra and into the future with the NBN. Small business in our region is clearly at a competitive disadvantage, particularly in the 2508 postcode, compared with Wollongong or Sutherland Shire. We know of instances where business owners have had to travel out of our region to obtain service to run their business or

been without connection for days. NICC needs help from the ministers to drive improvement in connectivity and speed and to have 2508 included in the current NBN rollout plans.

Mr Ward requested to attend future NICC general meetings and NICC will be holding future meetings with politicians, Telstra and others to resolve this issue.

FOCUS ON FAIR TRADE AND NATURAL FIBRES

■ Wendy Roche of Stanwell Park’s Boho Chic Boutique is expanding and taking over the shop next door. Open from August 15, the new Boho Emporium will include men’s and children’s wear. The focus will be on Fair Trade production of clothing made with natural fibres. The menswear will be from Braintree Hemp & Bamboo. Children’s brands include Eternal Creations, the 100 percent cotton, ethical brand based in Tibet. 4294 3111; bohochic.com.au. 2508

THE BIZ DAY OUT

Time to work on your business!

2 Masterclasses including The Art vs The Science of Setting your Prices

+ You select 2 workshops that interest you!

15th September 2015 | 8.00am - 12.30pm Early bird price $35 per person incl. breakfast Thirroul Community Centre To book call 4223 0316 Illawarra@etcltd.com.au /smallbizconnectillawarra

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Cooking with Rob try this recipe for whole baked Atlantic salmon, served with a roasted red capsicum coulis, writes R&R’s Rob Lisk.

I often tell a story based on what to cook because food is something to share with others which creates good memories and good times.

So here’s another story about a mate I coached to bake a whole salmon. This bloke’s a champion concreter and cooks a perfect whole baked salmon as a way to celebrate something special.

You need a whole Atlantic salmon, 1 diced onion, 1 bunch of dill (dill is a herb, not your other mate), 1 sliced lemon and 1 small fennel.

Roughly chop the bunch of dill and mix with the other ingredients. Turn the salmon on its side and fill the cavity with these ingredients.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper and place in a baking dish, lined with grease-proof paper.

Preheat your oven to about 185°C, drizzle the salmon with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes.

Baking time will depend on your oven, the size of the fish and how you like it cooked. To cook it through, check by pressing a small knife into the thickest part of the fish. It will go through easy if you like it well done. To cook it ‘pink’ use the same technique, this time you’ll

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feel some resistance. You can also bake the fish in a Weber and add many other ingredients if you choose, such as white peppercorns, fresh chillies, flat leaf parsley etc.

Here’s a quick technique to make a great tasting sauce to go with your salmon. (Thanks to Rachel Miller for her recipe request!)

Heat a saucepan with some olive oil, add 1 diced red onion, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 3 red capsicum (with seeds removed) and 2 diced tomatoes. Add salt, cracked pepper, and roughly 100ml of white wine vinegar.

Cook for 10-15 min. Check your seasoning and allow to cool before blending with a stick blender or processor. Allow to cool completely if you use a food processor, otherwise it will go everywhere. The sauce should be a beautiful red colour.

I hope this all turns out great for you. Enjoy!

■ Note: these articles are designed to help you cook well at home and for those who aren’t great at it. Don’t be scared to try something new and feel free to request a recipe or technique.

Email questions to editor@2508mag.com.au. 2508

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2508 FASHION

Styling with sammy All hail the jumpsuit, writes Personal stylist Sammy Mahler.

Welcome on board – the jumpsuit! Time to put away that LBD and take your styling in a new direction.

The jumpsuit is the ultimate look for Spring.

It is chic, stylish and truly adds that element of 70s glamour. There are many styles to choose from. For ultimate after-dark glamour, slip on a silk jersey, soft drape with wrap front. Simply add a statement necklace, open-toe stiletto, clutch, bold lips and complete with a blazer.

For colourful play, try a utility-style jumpsuit in canvas. Team back with cool white canvas trainers. For 70s boho chic, opt for a floral printed jumpsuit. Take it up a notch with a wide leg, wooden block heel and to complete the look pair a wide-brim felt hat and killer sunglasses!

This month I had the pleasure of styling Zoey from Helensburgh’s Billie Rose boutique at 9 Walker Street. Zoey wears a gorgeous, soft, jersey wrap-front and belted jumpsuit (Spicy Sugar, $59.95). This spring, Billie Rose will stock this and many more styles. Be sure to shop local!

To contact Sammy, visit littlemissboo.com.

SCHOOL UNIFORMs STILL STOCKED

It’s a Shoe Thing and Little Cherubs Clothing may have closed in early July, but store managers Nikola and Zoey still want to provide the town with a school shoe and uniform service.

So they have created a cute little shop inside Movie HQ/Billie Rose. “We have had to diversify but we are still able to supply our clients with quality school shoes and uniforms,” Nikola said. Need school wear? Go there. 2508

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Zoey of Billie Rose models a wrap-front jumpsuit.

SPRING PRESENTS

CARNIVAL @ RED NECTAR SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST 1PM

Hosted by our local stylist Sammy from Little Miss Boo.

champagne lunch fashions on the field.

Come and enjoy a and

Cost: $49 includes 2 course meal, complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival with exclusive prizes and discounts from Billie Rose Fashion.

TICKETS TO BE PURCHASED AT RED NECTAR ON 4294 9361 BY THE 27TH OF AUGUST.

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2508 EVENTS

What’s on send your listings to editor@2508mag.com.au CHURCHES Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith and community. First Sunday on month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama. Spaces available. www.bushlandchapel. net, 0425 257 984.

H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024.

Helensburgh Baptist Church Sundays, 10am, Community Centre, Walker St. Call 4294 8459.

Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome.

Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055.

Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. Call 4294 3153.

ENTERTAINMENT 1 Dean Michael-Smith at Tradies, 5-8pm 8 SpinDrift charity gig, Tigers footy club, 7pm-midnight, $25, bookings 0490 127 666.

9 Luke Dixon at Tradies Helensburgh, 1-4pm 15 Mark Jonas at Tradies Helensburgh, 7-10pm 23 Alissa at Tradies Helensburgh, 1-4pm 30 Gordon Hunte at Tradies Helensburgh, 1-4pm 30 Spring Seasonal Goddess Workshop, a spiritual spring clean with meditation and yoga, 12.30-4.30pm, CWA Hall, The Drive, Stanwell Park. $55/$40, erica@livingnetwork.com.au or Seasonal Goddess Workshops Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid outings Call 4294 1900 or visit nina.org.au CLUBS 13 The Probus Club of Helensburgh & District holds meetings each second Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh. Go to helensburghprobus.org or phone 9526 7086.

18 VIEW luncheon Centennial Hotel 11am for 11.15 start. Phone Nerida 0429 004 298 for new bookings or cancellations. Speaker Michael Adams, local historian. See page 33.

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OPEN DAY AT OLD MINE SURGERY 2 10.30 to 3.30pm, 78 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. The Old Mine Surgery is open to the public for Family History Month in August with some of our Historical Society members on hand to talk about the family history of the town. The building is dedicated to one of the original mine doctors, Dr Frederick Cox, who served the Helensburgh community from 1910 to 1942. For more information, contact Jenny Donohoe, Research Officer, on 4294 2877 or visit our website, www.historichelensburgh.org.au MEETINGS 18 Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. This is a members only meeting. Come along and elect the new executive committee for 2015/2016. 6.15pm for 7.15pm start. $25, dinner included.

RSVP: membership@nicc.net.au HELENSBURGH LIBRARY 57 Walker Street; 4294 2185 04 From 3.30pm, What’s on Tuesday? Join our free craft activity. Ages 5+, no booking required.

12 10.30am, Preschool storytime.

26 10.30am, Children’s Bookweek Storytime.

The Miles Franklin Award is presented each year to a novel of the highest literary merit that presents Australian life in any of its phases. It was first awarded in 1957 and in 2015 the winner is The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna. The library holds copies of this winning novel and the other novels short-listed for the award. Laguna’s publishers, Allen & Unwin, say “her great originality and talent will again amaze and move readers. In the tradition of Room and The Lovely Bones, here is a surprising and brilliant novel.” 2508

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probus report

By publicity officer jean Doherty

Each year the Probus Club takes a short six-day trip locally. We have visited Eden, Parkes, Bellingen, Montville, and Wangaratta, to mention a few. These are wonderful holidays.

It is always nice to have breakfast and dinner with a bunch of friends while on holiday. Our “Coach Captain” ferries us to places of interest and tour guides often join us. The whole set-up is terrific, especially for people who may have spent most of their lives organising and transporting families, fighting traffic, searching for parking, and unable to enjoy the scenery as much as they should.

Recently, about 40 of us returned from Griffith, also exploring Narrandera, Leeton and the Riverina area. What an interesting area with absolutely enormous cotton and rice fields, wineries and orchards. At one orchard we discovered the Sumo Orange. It has a large round body with a small round knob on top, it

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really does look like a limbless Sumo wrestler!

Narrandera is a town with a rich heritage, dating from “squatter” and river boat times.

Shade-dappled parks and gardens and treelined streets bear testimony to the foresight of the town’s pioneers. Griffith and Leeton were designed by Walter Burley Griffin. Irrigation arrived in 1913 and dramatically changed the once-barren landscape into the fertile oasis of today. Thus the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

At Southern Cotton, we “collided” with Landline, who were making a documentary.

Caught on film, I’m told a few of us became instant TV stars! The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area is also headquarters for Australia's rice industry. Don’t miss the Griffith Pioneer Park Museum. Always fascinated by what people did and how they lived, I loved this place. How surprising it was to learn the museum is a non-profit organisation, largely staffed by volunteers and supported by Griffith Council, community fundraising and Arts NSW. ■ The Probus Club of Helensburgh & District holds meetings each second Thursday of the month at Tradies Helensburgh. 2508

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BURGH BLOKES tackle r From left: Adam Warnes and Jason Fuller

Jason Fuller and Adam Warnes rode across Australia – West to East – on motorbikes in May/June. Jason wrote about the adventure for 2508.

The opportunity to ride our motorbikes across Australia, carrying all of our own gear and setting up camp when and where we wanted was something we couldn’t say no to.

Our cross-country ride covered just under 6700km over 13 days – less than 800km of that was on tar, the rest was on dusty dirt roads, tracks, sand dunes, dried rocky and sandy river beds and white sandy beaches. We experienced remote indigenous communities, spectacular desert scenery and amazing West Australian coastal communities.

Myself, Adam Warnes and three other mates (Steve Walsh, Graham Davies and Aaron Krajsic) rode north from Perth to the Shark Bay area, where we turned right for the long trek to Australia’s east coast.

This ride started on May 29 very differently than most, as our bikes had been trucked to Perth about three weeks before, loaded and

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ready to go. We met at Sydney Airport, flew to Perth, picked up our bikes from storage, checked into accommodation for the night, carried out some final checks and, over beers and a good feed, we got ready for our first day.

We left Perth early on May 30, and after an hour and a half ride, we finally got off the tar roads and entered the Lancelin recreational area: endless white sandy beaches that rolled up into sand dunes that were a challenge, but were a good test for what was to come.

We turned right at the spectacular Shark Bay area and headed east, passing through remote indigenous communities, such as Wiluna and Warburton, to name a few, that are located in the Little Sandy and Gibson deserts. Unfamiliar deep desert sand and bulldust challenged us.

Our big fully loaded bikes each weighed about 280kg or more. An 180km continuous section of heavy sand brought on serious arm pump.

After six days of riding, we left Western Australia and entered into the Northern Territory, passing the mountainous gorge of Tarns and crossing the Docker Creek, then riding to the very impressive Olgas. We then

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e ride of a lifetime Adam reckons

Bogged in heavy sand in the Finke Gorge headed to the other, bigger rock, Uluru.

Graham’s bike had developed a knock in the engine; the ride so far had taken its toll on his bike’s bottom end; he was out.

We stayed at the Uluru resort that night; six days without a shower had taken its toll – but, more importantly, there was cold beer!

We left Uluru at 7am to go to Alice Springs on what was to be the toughest part, the Finke Gorge. I got off-course by 35km, had a flat front tyre and came off several times through the difficult sandy and rocky terrain. One of which I was travelling about 70km/h to 80km/h through a heavily sanded section trying to keep my heavy loaded BMW800GS on top of the soft sand. I hit the ground pretty hard, injuring some ribs on my right side. There was only minor damage to my bike, nothing too serious.

I had started riding at 7am that day and arrived in Alice Springs at 8.30pm; 68km into my reserve fuel, no drinking water left and I was stuffed. It was the shortest section (410km) but by far the toughest section of our ride.

Nobody left the Finke Gorge unscathed.

From Alice Springs we headed south-east to the indigenous community of Finke, and caught part of the famous Finke Desert Race: 220km over rough sandy terrain. First across the line takes less than 90 minutes. A crazy race with buggies, quad bikes, dirtbikes and more.

From Finke, we headed to Dalhousie Springs on the edge of the Simpson Desert in the

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What was the most challenging thing about the ride?

Adam Warnes: “Just the consistency of it … 10 or 11 hours of riding every day.”

What section was the toughest?

Adam: “Definitely Finke Gorge, that was the toughest.”

Cop any injuries?

Adam: “Oh yeah, I got some pretty severe bruising. I did have a reasonably big crash.

That was going from Alice Springs to Finke on – they call it the Finke service road – and I just sort of knifed the front end into a bulldust rut, landed on the ground pretty hard, knocked myself out for a short period of time. Four-wheel drivers came along and woke me up.

How would you sum up the experience?

Adam: “Hard [laughs], enjoyable, but just hard and relentless. Preparation is really important.”

Northern Territory where the water is a constant 37℃ and night-time temp drops to 0℃ and lower. The springs are full of fish that clean the dead skin off you; after three days with no shower the fish were well fed. At night you could hear the dingoes howl – awesome.

We then started our longest leg of the journey: a little under 800km for the day.

Heading out of the NT across South Australia, riding along parts of the Old Ghan railway line, South Lake Eyre, through Williams Creek, Maree and made camp at the start of the Strzelecki Track, Lyndhurst. This is where we bumped into an Australian dirtbike legend: Stephen Gall, four-time Mr Moto-cross, who is now nearly 60, but still lives to ride.

Once we reached NSW, and got nearer to Louth and Cobar, we dodged roos in their hundreds, as well as emus, goats etc.

We were well tested on this cross-country ride but we have all come back better for it. To have crossed our amazing country on two wheels, that’s a tick off our bucket list! 2508

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art from the heart Lexie Watt juggles two very different jobs. 2508 reports.

Lexie Watt is a lovely lady of many and varied talents, spanning, of all things, healthcare and the arts. You’ll certainly appreciate her calm manner, steady hand and supreme professionalism as a trained nurse and pathology Sister if you visit Southern IML Pathology’s Helensburgh branch for a blood test. But what you may not know – and would also certainly appreciate – is the fact that this unassuming lady is an award-winning artist, a children’s book author and illustrator, and a great photographer to boot. Lexie kindly took time out of her busy work and art schedule to answer our questions.

How did you get involved in book illustration?

One of the girls I worked with in Wollongong wrote a book called Jacob’s First Blood Test, for use in pathology and I was also at that same time starting to write my own book and Carol asked me to illustrate it and our company bought it. Southern Pathology is part of Sonic, then Sonic in Germany got hold of it somehow and now it’s been translated into German. So then I had to re-do some of those drawings because the things they use for taking blood and their set-up is different apparatus to what we use. But from there it’s gone to England,

Lexie with some of her published works, including the very popular Chookies, which she wrote and illustrated.

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Children’s book author and illustrator Lexie Watt.

France and other European countries.

Tell us about Chookies.

At the same time, as I said, I was illustrating my own book called Chookies, which was based on a true story of my sister and brother-in-law’s ladies and menswear shop in Kiama, about a chook that was locked in the shop. Once I heard the story, I couldn’t get it out of my head. That book got nominated from the publisher [Little Steps Publishing] for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards – I didn’t win but to be nominated was a great honour and it was extremely exciting – that was 2009/10. And then those same publishers asked me in 2013 to illustrate another book which was Sophie’s Prize.

Are you working on a new book?

At the beginning of this year I was asked again by those same publishers to illustrate the book that I’ve just finished [The Cat With No Tail, written by Kat Illich, due out in October 2015]. That’s about a manx cat – they don’t have a tail – and he gets bullied by a magpie, a carpetbag snake and a hairy dog – and the resolution is that they all become friends. 2508

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By Keith Tomlinson, Stanwell Park Public School Principal Congratulations to everyone involved in our spectacular School Fete at Stanwell Park in June. The months of careful planning and collecting, sorting, organising and advertising resulted in a wonderful fete. Themed “Commotion in the Ocean”, it was a credit to the P&C, parents, students, staff and community members. Thank you so much to all of our very hard-working fete committee and all the stall coordinators.

The result of all this hard work is that the students will benefit from the funds raised in a number of ways. The installation of an artificial

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Top right: Chanute bi-plane developed from Hargrave’s work. Above: Wright bi-plane glider developed from Chanute.

vindication the latest chapter in our Lawrence Hargrave series, by local historian Michael Adams.

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki was hosting an ABC program of eminent scientists who were to nominate the greatest scientist Australia has ever produced. After the usual Nobel Winners had been nominated, Dr Karl nominated Lawrence Hargrave as Australia’s best scientist: for quality of inventions, thoroughness of scientific method and contributions to his chosen field. That seems a fitting epitaph for this remarkable man who did all he did suffering the tyranny of distance, in almost total isolation, single-handedly.

When the 20th century dawned the aeronautical world was only waiting for the first recorded powered manned flights. There was a feeling of expectation as the internal combustion engine was developed, and lightweight, powerful versions were becoming available.

It was no surprise when the Wright Brothers recorded their powered flight in 1903. Several others claimed the same feat without recorded

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proof. They were all flying on the back of the work of the late 19th-century pioneers, one of the foremost – Lawrence Hargrave. The Wright brothers used his work on wing curvature and leading edge.

Hudson Shaw and Ian Debenham, the foremost authorities on Hargrave, both link Hargrave’s work strongly to the Wrights’ success, Shaw through Hargrave’s work on wing design, and Debenham through the development of the Chanute bi-plane glider, a product of Hargrave box kite technology, and the forerunner to the Wright glider of 1903.

“It seems clear that Hargrave should be given credit for providing the major breakthrough that allowed the progress by Chanute that led to the Wrights’ success.” (Debenham) Wilbur Wright in 1911 named Lawrence Hargrave as one of the five most important contributors to flight: “Lilienthal, Chanute, Langley, Maxim and Hargrave formed by far the strongest group of workers in the field the world has ever seen.”

This was rare and high praise from the talented Wright Brothers, vindicating Hargrave’s contributions to flight. 2508

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view report

By publicity officer Virginia Dowson The Helensburgh VIEW Club luncheon in June was well attended. Our scheduled speaker was unable to visit, but we were pleased to welcome local couple Sid and Marilyn Moir, who gave a very interesting PowerPoint presentation of their school in Tanzania.

The Reverend Alan Wilson and the Church Missionary Society built a school at Katoke and, in 2008, Sid and Marilyn went there with their son, Jeremy. Sid was Deputy Principal of Inaburra School at Menai before he was offered the opportunity to start the new school in Tanzania. Stories of poverty, illness, lack of food, no medical supplies or electricity, and children walking for miles to creeks to carry water were disturbing. Help is now being given. A Sydney school provides uniforms and there are boarding facilities for 400 students daily, with meat and fish twice a week, plus rice, potatoes and beans. Their previous diet consisted of mostly carbohydrates, with illnesses rife, malaria being common, causing many deaths. The Moir daughters, Anna and Miriam, are involved there too. The population is one-third Christian, one-third Muslim and one-third Animist (witch-doctors etc).

Now the children are happy, healthier, and always singing. The secondary school started in 2009 and is in the town of Katoke-Lweru.

Mission to Tanzania … Children at the school in Katoke run by Helensburgh couple Sid and Marilyn Moir.

EVENTS COMING UP

Chris has bookings available for Matilda at the Lyric Theatre, 2pm, October 24, pay by August 18, and a new booking for Anything Goes, October 6, 1pm matinee at Sydney Opera House. Check with Chris for late payment due July 31, phone 4294 1103. The next VIEW luncheon is August 18 at Centennial Hotel, speaker is local historian Michael Adams. For new bookings and cancellations, phone Nerida on 0429 004 298 by August 12.

Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs will be among the other eminent speakers at the VIEW National Convention at Wollongong in September, and there will be 4 Resolutions for discussion on Domestic Violence, Childhood Obesity, Education of Aboriginal girls, and the sugar content in processed foods. 2508

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Creative space … Julie Lee Sye in her home studio, where she weaves on a hand loom with views of Stanwell Tops. “I really enjoy it, because I get quite lost in it and can find that creative outlet,” Julie says.

“It’s inspiring and meditative.”

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Did you know?

Julie is a hand loom weaver, with a label called Little Loom. She started just last October (“I taught myself how to weave from Google”).

Her craft began partly as “an inspiring and meditative” creative outlet, says Julie, a busy mother of two young children, who has created a serene work space upstairs in her Stanwell Tops home.

“The reason I call myself Little Loom is because I can really only do small pieces, it’s all I have time for as a mum. Occasionally I’ll do a bigger piece,” she says. “I absolutely love it.”

Julie sells her work via Instagram (she has about 2300 followers @little_loom), at markets and in stores (Plume in Thirroul and Ciao Bella Bubs in Cronulla). She also recently made rope jewellery for a Cleo magazine photo shoot.

Julie’s latest venture is sideways weaves, wall art hung on driftwood she collects on jaunts along the beaches between Stanwell Park and Austinmer. Julie only uses natural and recycled yarns (such as T-shirt off-cuts). Woven pieces in raw linen are her best sellers.

Julie is looking forward to the Coledale Markets, which will celebrate their 13th birthday on Sunday, August 30. “It has a really nice vibe and great stalls with pre-loved, handcrafted and new items,” she says. 2508

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HARGRAVE LUNCHEON

Peter Mulder and his box-kite painting.

There was little to no wind for kite-flying but spirits were sky-high at the Lawrence Hargrave Centre’s centenary luncheon. 2508 reports.

Secretary of the Lawrence Hargrave Centre, Michael Adams, said more than 80 people attended the luncheon at Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Club on Sunday, July 5.

Food, entertainment and atmosphere were excellent, Michael said, and the day was possible through the sponsorship of IMB, represented at the function by Thirroul branch manager Naina Mistry and her husband, Jay. (IMB has committed $20,000 sponsorship to the LHC for this year’s centenary events and projects.)

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sea eels report

The Stanwell Park Sea Eels Winter Swimming Club have had a busy first half of the season.

Karl Weber reports.

The weather and water temperature have been beautiful.

This year’s ‘Bring a Friend’ day attracted a larger number of ‘friends’ than previous seasons and the conditions were perfect. The barbecue and celebrations lasted well into the evening and a good time was had by all.

For 25 years, we have enjoyed an annual visit and ‘competitive swim’ with the Bulli Sea Lions.

They are the only other mixed gender club on the coast, and the day ends with the hotly contested ‘Jimmy Johns’ trophy swim. We again missed out but the after-party was lively. Special thanks to Gary Marshall for his hospitality.

In June, we accepted another invitation to compete in the Southern Sydney Metropolitan Winter Swimming Championships at the prestigious Bondi Icebergs Club. This important carnival is only growing in relevance for our club as all of our members can participate.

Unfortunately, the South Coast Swim meet is still strictly for men. Last year’s Southern Sydney Metro’s was a success and this year a

Sea Eels took part in June’s Southern Sydney Metropolitan Winter Swimming Championships at Bondi Icebergs.

number of our members made finals in their age groups. Vivienne Moxham Hall picked up a third place in her age group. Well done, Viv. Finally, the second half of the season has a number of key events including our annual Cram House fundraiser and the Australian Winter Swimming Titles in Wagga. Already the club point-score is hotting up, as is the battle to maintain 100 per cent of the season’s swims. It’s all light-hearted and a great way to stay in the water over the winter. Stay cool in the pool! 2508

Tigers looking good Helensburgh Tigers thrashed Corrimal 42-10 as this issue went to press. The Tigers, top of the points ladder, were looking rock-solid for a spot in the Coal League finals. 2508

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Tradies social golf Members of the Tradies Helensburgh Social Golf Club are still loving winter.

A cool cloudy morning and wet underfoot from rain on the previous day – however, this didn’t affect the great rollup for our Stableford and Match-play round.

1st place went to Rod Vaughan with 32 points, which includes the Parrino’s Pizza voucher. 2nd place went to Kevin O’Brien with 30 points on a count back from Steven Egbers.

Kevin O’Brien took out the nearest to pin on the 10th with a great shot. Drive and Pitch went to Brian Taylor on the 2nd hole.

Steven Egbers managed the longest drive in the 4th hole.

Yammu Fagerstrom won the Helensburgh Driving Range Raffle prize.

Our barbecue was well attended back at the club and we would like to thank Kevin at Helensburgh Butchery for his support in supplying his world-famous sausages, the perfect end to a golf day.

Our next tournament is on Saturday, August 15 at 7.30am. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow Mick to prepare the cards and match-play draw.

For info and photos, check out Tradies Helensburgh sports and social golf club. 2508

sunday social golf club Vicki ‘The Hair’ Little is a good sport but she’s encouraging Dick to win some meat and happy juice.

Golf’s Good! For some. It’s the first round of the championships. The beginning was crook: we had so many clothes on, we could hardly swing.

As we warmed up, the golf got better.

Craig “Kung Fu” Nichol did some warm-ups before he started. He was hot, coming home with a nett 66 [stroke] to take out first place.

Mark “Chucky” O’Connor had shorts on – what was he feeling?! Not the cold. I think he had alcohol running through his veins, keeping him warm. Did him well as he had 68 for second. Peter “Dick Darling” Little on 69 was third. Come on, Little, we want meat or alcohol.

I’d enjoy that more than a ball retriever. Ha, ha!

Tony “Beautiful” English took out the “Eagle’s Nest” eagle eye. Tone pulled out a shot straight from Golf Digest. I partnered Tony. It

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was a great shot!

Trevor Chipper is recovering well from a knee op – that will teach him not to play “foot Golf” with the ball. We have two big games in August – on the 2nd and the 16th – to play our championships, then not until September 13.

We don’t play Fathers Day. We’ve had some new players join us, and they seem to be really enjoying themselves. So keep the above dates in mind and have a hit with us. Doesn’t matter where we’re at with our Golf, we welcome anyone, any time!

From the Confused Golfer: CHEERS! 2508

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run for kurt swim instructor MEL WHITESIDE reminds us that there’s a run for a great cause on August 23.

A few local runners and anyone else we can drag along are going to Unite for Kurt Drysdale and compete in a 10km or 20km trail run at Woronora Dam on Sunday, August 23. (Kurt suffered a snapped C5 vertebrae and spinal fractures while playing rugby league on June 7.

He is still in hospital.)

We have approached JORG, the organisers of the Woronora Dam Pipeline Trail Run, and they have been so unbelievably supportive and kind and let us pretty much take over the event they started last year.

In its inaugural year 2014, they had 167

entrants. We would love to see that – now the race has been dedicated to Kurt and his struggle – we can get at least another 100 2508ers to join in and raise as much money as we can.

On the day we will also hold a barbecue, with all money donated going to Kurt.

We have been training every Saturday morning at 6am, meeting outside Trevor Kissell’s gym.

All welcome, the more the merrier.

We are a very friendly bunch of runners who just Kurt Drysdale want to help Kurt. 2508

Help Kurt & his family A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money for Kurt and his family. It had raised $59,885 of a $70k target, at time of writing.

Go to gofundme.com/wvjk5wc and pledge your donation. Or make a donation at one of several collection points in Helensburgh, including Coles, Crawchy’s and newsXpress.

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summer soccer for kids Helensburgh Junior Summer Soccer is back! Simon Fuhrer reports.

Back for its second season, this summer comp is tipped to be bigger, better and stronger than last year; Klete and Deborah Loveday, as well as Wayne Teal (ref coordinator), have joined the team of Jeanne Parker and Simon Fuhrer.

“We are hoping to expand this year and attract teams from the Northern Illawarra up to Heathcote and Engadine,” says Simon. “We are very happy with the spirit the game was played in season 1 and the response from the parents has been very positive.

Games will be held on Mondays between 4.30pm and 6.30pm, right before the adult Summer 7 kicks off.

Jeanne says Tradies Helensburgh was a massive help last year. “They were great. We were able to hand out free kids’ meals vouchers for Player of the Match for every game.”

Simon says: “Registration has to be made by team, but it ends up around $80 per player. This is good value. The U9 and above teams receive their own new socks, shorts and a team shirt, as well as goalie gloves and a match ball as part of the registration fee. For the U7 it’s around $60 per player as the shirts are not included.”

The competition starts on Monday, October 12 and runs until March 2016. Teams will be in U7, U9, U11, U 13 and U15 age groups.

Visit burghjuniorsummersoccer and email burghjuniorsummersoccer@gmail.com for more details. 2508

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saya world champ!

Local bmxer Saya Sakakibara tells us about winning her third world title in a row.

The 2015 World Championships, from July 20 to 25, in Zolder, Belgium was the most important race of the year for me. I had one goal: to defend my title as World Champion.

There were 60 riders in my class, which was the most I’d ever had.

In my second race, I had a crash and hurt my leg. But after a few minutes with the medics, I was okay to go. I was upset and angry, but I had to put it all behind me and move on.

The rest of the races went well, I didn’t feel the pain while riding and the crash didn’t seem to affect my riding, so it was really good.

After the quarter- and semi-final, it was finals time. I was nervous but excited at the same time.

When the gate dropped, all of the crowd noise stopped and it was just me in my racing zone. I completed the best lap and I crossed the line in first place. I was so relieved and over the moon. I couldn’t believe it!

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Saya wins her third World Title.

Photo: Motoyoshi Yamanaka

summer netball comp Helensburgh Netball Club’s summer outdoor comp celebrates its 15th year. Kristy Poole reports.

The competition has provided the opportunity for many local ladies to play in a local competition with friends and for newcomers to the area to make friends.

Our next comp begins in September. Registration will be held from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday, September 1 at the local netball courts.

Cost is $40 for previously insured players in 2015 and $80 for new players. It’s played on a Tuesday night and all teams and individual players are welcome. For more details email summernetball@ hotmail.com (attention to Kristy). 2508

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“Anyway w.i.n.e!” won this year’s comp – played from February to May.

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