#11 Central West Lifestyle | Summer 2015

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DISTRIBUTION Central West Lifestyle magazine is published quarterly (available at the beginning of each season) and distributed to selected newsagents and retail outlets within the Central West and in the bordering regions of the Far West, North West, Southern Highlands, Canberra, Goulburn, Northern and Eastern suburbs of Sydney, in addition to a selection of other rural and coastal areas of New South Wales.

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CONTENTS SUMMER 2015

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94-PAGE TOWN FEATURE: ORANGE The city of Orange and its fertile surrounds are undeniably photogenic but there is so much more to this enterprising, diverse, stylish, character-filled treasure of the Central West.

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BIG DAY OUT

FROM THE ASHES

STREET APPEAL

WELL CONNECTED

Splendid weather drew a bumper crowd to the Narromine Show.

Philip and Chris Munge exemplify strength in adversity.

John Pellow is helping restore West Wyalong to its former glory.

Kerrie Phipps says there is so much to gain from chatting to strangers.

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PAINTING BY FLOWERS

HISTORIC HOME

HOME & STYLE

Gerald and Angie Naef's Lucknow home, garden and vineyard are true works of art.

Visitors to Grenfell Hall B&B are taken back in time.

Make your outdoors great by sprucing up the back deck.

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FASHION

TRAVEL

FOOD

Bea Spackman shares her bold and beautiful summer style tips.

Pip Teys writes of her love affair with Paris.

Anne & Paul Loveridge, of The Quarry Restaurant, Cowra, share their favourite festive fare recipes.

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EVENTS IN THE WEST

WEDDING BELLS

THE LAST WORD

Snapshots from Bathurst, Greenethorpe, Cowra and Young.

The Central West’s beautiful brides and dapper grooms say “I do”.

Meet old-school barber Lindsay Totman.

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elcome to summer and the anticipation and excitement that comes with this wonderful season.

We are so very thrilled to present to you our biggest ever edition of Central West Lifestyle, containing 212 pages! We have had such demand from our readers (through our newsagents) and our advertisers that we have decided to expand our publication. This will make CWL one of the biggest (if not the biggest) regional lifestyle magazines in the state.

We trust that you enjoyed reading edition number 10 of CWL, our Spring edition, featuring Young, the cherry capital of Australia. Sales of this magazine have been phenomenal, especially in Young where more than 750 copies were sold in the first three weeks of spring. Thank you to Lyle Gilbert, W E Gilbert, Young for his thoughtful comments about the Young Feature. Lyle’s valued feedback and others can be viewed on page 11 of this edition.

It has been very rewarding to have been involved in presenting you with 94 beautiful pages on our Summer feature town, Orange, the regional food and wine capital. What a stunning place Orange is, with four distinct and spectacular seasons! We are sure you will love discovering the hidden treasures of Orange, whether it be its beautiful architecture, the hugely talented photographers who capture the scenic beauty of this region, the hard-working agriculturalists or the creative and dedicated business people of Orange who create a tapestry of services for all to enjoy.

We have been thrilled to be part of many Central Western events in the past months. In our role, we love to visit our many advertisers and become familiar with what makes their businesses so unique. We enjoy getting to know newsagents on a personal level and we especially love attending events like the 110th Narromine Show, the hugely popular Cherry Blossom Festival in Cowra, the stunning Open Gardens at Forbes and the historic Iandra Castle open days at Greenethorpe. One only has to look at the Upcoming Events pages in each edition to see what a diverse range of events one has to choose from. What lucky people we all are!

Kate Boshammer and Zora Regulic meeting Peter Snare of Snare's Newsagency, Dubbo.

We recently farewelled our daughter, Kate Boshammer, from the role of Art Director. Kate has been with CWL from day one as lead designer of the magazine and she has assisted in our general business management.

On behalf of the CWL team we would like to thank Kate for her creative and dedicated efforts in ensuring a long-term future for our magazine.

Kate has now assumed the role of business strategist with CWL. We welcome Zora Regulic to the CWL team and we congratulate her on her appointment as Art Director. We acknowledge the great wealth of design experience she brings to CWL, through her previous roles as creative director and art director for leading publications. Zora recently visited Dubbo and enjoyed familiarising herself with this beautiful city (also our hometown). We were very pleased to be able to introduce her to Dubbo newsagent Peter Snare of Snare’s newsagency (see picture of Kate, Zora and Peter on this page). Peter is a great supporter of CWL and is our biggest overall seller of the magazine across the state.

He not only sells our magazine each season but stocks all back copies and anniversary collections.

Alex and Elizabeth with Justin Smith, Manager of the Cowra Japanese Gardens at the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Our Autumn 2016 Town Feature will be shared between Oberon and Lithgow. It will be a great pleasure to explore these unique areas and meet the characters and local identities who make these places so interesting.

We would like to wish you and your family a very happy Christmas and a new year filled with fun, fulfilment and good health.

Find time to relax, spend time with those you love and sit back and enjoy the Summer 2015 edition.

Until next time, warm regards

Elizabeth and Alex Tickle 6 CWL

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Along the beaten track….

The snow is gently falling and I’m cocooned in front of a log fire in a converted Orange garage featuring massive glass panel doors on one wall.

(A big thanks to my big sis Kate and mining husband Terry for demonstrating, first hand, how two working parents manage to fit that thing called “life” into their demanding schedules).

Back to the snow. Like the sound of rain on a tin roof, the little flakes gently falling can have a mesmerising impact on the soul. Like a flickering fire, the sight of falling snow is almost hypnotic. Not having witnessed any snow since spending a memorable New Year’s Eve at the breathtaking Chateau Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains (a lifetime ago), it all seems quite surreal – even ironic.

Such is the nature of our magazine’s production schedule, that by the time you are reading this, Christmas is just around the corner and the summer temperatures are, no doubt, starting to climb. Ah, the vagaries of life!

Having spent a few weeks in Orange, I can say the locals are living in a very dynamic region with progress happening at every corner.

I would have used John Lennon’s famous words: “Love is all you need” (maybe with a few dollars to boot and a sprinkle of happiness). I recently read that life’s little essentials involved finding someone to love, finding something to do and having something to look forward to. If only it were that simple!

I cannot believe how some businesses stay in the family for many generations. I mean, what if you don’t like the job your parents performed over a lifetime?

One of my highlights was catching up with pro shooter Alf Manciagli, the ageless photographic maestro who knows how to project “life” into all his imagery. He has travelled the world with his camera and learnt a lot about life (and himself ) along the way. The Orange community should be forever indebted for his priceless collection of shots that capture, so beautifully, the four distinct seasons that Orange is synonymous with.

Having said that, the West family of Orange have been happily growing apples on the same block (albeit much bigger these days) since the late 19th century. Then there are the Orange glass window manufacturers the Taberners, who are third generation in the business, with all six children living on the family farm together with their 26 offspring! Now that’s one big happy family that really knows how to work and live together!

It was also great to meet the indefatigable Robert I Bruce, who at last count had taken more than a million digital shots.

These two gentlemen, both in their early 70s and showing few signs of slowing down, have devoted their lives to their craft and building photographic libraries that document life over a combined 100 years.

I love history and visiting two of Orange’s finest homesteads, “Croagh Patrick” and “Strathroy” was a definite highlight. Read all about them and the amazing drive of husband and wife Andrew McDougall OAM and Deeane Phillips OAM, who have devoted their lives to the community and its heritage buildings.

Talk about resilient! I was snapping eye-catching world champion tenpin bowler Jason Belmonte when I noticed a blind man, Joel Everett, lining up his bowl (with limited assistance from his wife) in the next lane. Strike me pink if he didn’t knock all the pins down on his first effort! I walked away thinking what a great inspiration these two blokes are – and for very different reasons.

Finally, I returned to a boarding house that was far different from the one I attended 40 years ago. My, how things have changed! At Kinross Waloroi School they now have high quality chefs and delicious, healthy meals served in what resembles a nice restaurant, not to mention comfortable boarding houses with “house mums”.

Meeting the very busy Supa IGA chief Ian Ashcroft was also a pleasure. This bloke, with a multitude of stores and a staff of hundreds, has a great philosophy on life and says there are only five things that are important at the end of the day: health, integrity, relationships, growth and contribution needs.

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Above: Jake really enjoyed his time in Orange.

Left: Where it all happens.

Hope you all enjoy our Summer edition and I look forward to sharing your company in a new year full of optimism, hope and new dreams!

Shot by Jake

• Selling in every auction sale week • Leading wooltrade broker • Forward contract with Riemann • Offering Auctions Plus wool • Accredited & modern rehandle • Cash settlement on small lots • Merchandise • Shearing finance • Web access to client account • One competitive flat rate for all bales • Comprehensive market reporting • Detailed clip analysis

Since taking over our family farm I have been using Jemalong wool exclusively to market our annual woolclip. Using a combination of the traditional auction system and the internet based Wool Trade™ we have been able to take advantage of any upward movements of wool prices. This is due to personalised attention to detail and flexibility due mainly to Jemalong understanding our needs as a business.

- Simon Squire-Wilson, Tiverton, Harden, NSW

SUMMER 2015 CONTRIBUTORS

Meet your team

ELIZABETH TICKLE

ALEX TICKLE

JAKE LINDSAY

GINA CRANSON

Publisher & Editor

Publisher & Advertising

KATE BOSHAMMER

ZORA REGULIC Art Director

Advertising Designer

ANNA TICKLE

ELIZABETH SWANE

ANGUS WADDELL Photographer

Weddings & Events Writer

EMMA DRESSER

Business Strategist

Writer

ALI WANCHAP WOOD

Garden Writer

Chief Writer & Photographer

Sub-Editor & Proofreader

LISA STARR

CATHERINE PLAYER

Fashion Writer

Home & Style and Travel Writer

PIP TEYS

DAYNA TIERNEY

LORRAINE HILLS

PAUL & ANNE LOVERIDGE

ROBERT I BRUCE

Country Cuisine Writer

Seasonal Food Writers

Writer

Photographer

Writer

JANE TICKLE

Writer

SUSI BELL

Writer & Photographer

My wife and I were sitting in a doctor’s waiting room in Port Macquarie when my wife handed me a magazine with Forbes splashed on the front cover. Lauraine knew this would raise my interest as a group of us, all small farmers, select a town once a year and stay in old pubs and investigate the area. Sometimes we stay upmarket. I was not able to finish the magazine, but was already fascinated so managed to scribble down the email address. When we arrived back home I sent an email and to my delight about 10 minutes later received a phone call from Elizabeth. This is customer service at its best! After speaking to Elizabeth for a few minutes I ordered a 12-month subscription plus the Forbes and Wellington magazines. A few days later we were in our local town of Wauchope, having a coffee, when I found another Central West Lifestyle magazine, this time featuring Narromine, Trangie and Warren. Being regulars, the cafe let us take the magazine home. We have now both read the magazine from cover to cover. We have since received our three magazines and are still thrilled with the content. CWL is a brilliant magazine and you have certainly found a niche in magazine publication. We both have started a new love affair.

Alan & Lauraine Evans, Windeyer Downs, Pipeclay, NSW I have just received my copy of the Spring 2015 CWL magazine in the post. Each of the 10 publications has been wonderful and, in my humble opinion, if it’s at all possible, getting better with each edition. Actually, I am thinking I need to have an extended trip down to the Central West area of NSW and use CWL as my touring reference guide.

Betty Wilson, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

your letters What a treat this summer in Britain, when I had a chance to examine a copy of Central West Lifestyle while travelling overseas.

What struck me was the quality and sophistication of the publication. The photography and layout were superior and the stories, especially the human-interest presentations were a pleasure to read. When I returned to the US, I went to the internet to search past issues, as well as the current one just off the press. What a learning experience for one who has never had the pleasure of visiting Australia! I know that its appeal to this East Texan was powerful and created a strong desire to learn more about the lovely Central West. I’ll be in touch.

Dr Allen Richman, Director of the School of Honors [retired], Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas USA

Central West Lifestyle’s 2015 Autumn edition provided readers with a wonderful overview of Bathurst’s unique identity and appealing visitor experience. The feature was of high quality and incorporated our vibrant culture, thriving food and wine industry, intriguing history and local businesses, which all add to the true beauty of Bathurst. I have had tremendous feedback from those who have purchased the issue and a number of them have said that they will be holding on to the publication as a memento of the celebrations held in 2015 to commemorate our 200th Anniversary.

Cr Gary Rush, Bathurst Mayor My wife and I recently enjoyed our first ever trip to Orange.

What a perfect part of the world! While there, we came across Central West Lifestyle. We loved the stories and photos. It is a refreshing read with classy presentation. We also had the very good fortune to meet Jake. He is an entertaining fellow!

Be assured we will be having many more trips to the region, and look forward to many more editions of Central West Lifestyle.

Harry Burkett, Canberra

To be involved in Central West Lifestyle magazine has been a positive and unique experience. The Spring issue highlights Young, cherry capital of Australia, and this comprehensive exposure of our town and businesses reflects not only the interesting characters of Young and district but also the historic, picturesque and diverse surrounds. Elizabeth, the publisher, was very genuine in encouraging our involvement, to tell our story of 100 years in retail in Young. To celebrate our milestone with this beautiful and quality magazine was an honour. Already we are receiving sales from far into the Central West. The number of magazine sales alone for us has been unprecedented. It has been financially rewarding and the interest and well wishes from the locals have been unbelievable! Thank you, CWL. Lyle and Tim Gilbert, WF Gilbert, Stationer and Bookseller, Young

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ORANGE TOWN FEATURE WORDS & IMAGES: SHOT BY JAKE

Image: Seth Buchanan

FROM THE MAYOR As Mayor of Orange, I’m delighted to support Central West Lifestyle magazine’s special Summer edition, which offers a glimpse of what our city has to offer and the warmth of our welcome.

For many years now, Orange has been widely promoted as Australia’s Colour City. One of the reasons behind this tag is the spectacular burst of colour during autumn as thousands of trees are transformed into a blaze of reds, yellows, purples and browns.

Few cities across Australia can boast the number of street trees or the myriad of colours that Orange can.

It’s a beautiful and spectacular time of year but as the calendar moves into summer, there are many more reasons to enjoy a trip to Orange to see the city at its colourful best.

Orange folk are extremely proud of our city and are eager to share a taste of their fantastic lifestyle, fabulous shopping, award-winning restaurants, friendly winemakers, beautiful parks and great coffee shops.

It’s all worth seeing.

Visitors to Orange tell me it’s the mildness of our summer temperatures and the chance for a break away from coastal humidity that makes Orange a fantastic place to visit at this time of year.

But while food and wine take pride of place there’s much, much more to be found during a visit to Orange.

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If you’re planning a visit, it’s always worth checking out the online program at the Orange Civic Theatre.

One of the state’s best regional theatres, it hosted 164 different shows last year. Recent shows cover a broad range of tastes from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Bell Shakespeare, to the Sydney comedy festival and local theatre company and eisteddfod performances.

The beauty of Lake Canobolas and the spectacular view from Mount Canobolas are the highlights of a drive in the nearby countryside.

A round of golf at one of Orange’s three courses can be a relaxing break during a busy holiday.

While the historic Cook Park with its ancient trees in the centre of town is a popular visit, the lesser-known Orange Botanic Gardens on our northern outskirts attracts 75,000 people every year. This 19-hectare site captures what’s special about our high-altitude climate.

The gardens are easy to find for travellers on the northern bypass. The Orange Adventure Playground alongside the gardens provides a great opportunity for families to break their journey and stretch their legs.

The Emmaville cottage and its links with poet Banjo Paterson recently gained national television coverage. You can find the cottage right alongside the gardens.

Together with the residents of Orange, I look forward to welcoming you!

John Davis, Mayor of Orange

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uilt on the banks of Blackman’s Swamp Creek and in view of Mount Canobolas, Orange was proclaimed a village in 1846.

Explorer Major Thomas Mitchell named the village in honour of Prince William of Orange. Mitchell had met the royal family member who later became the King of Holland, during his military service in the Napoleonic Wars.

The community of Orange grew from its rich mining past. In 1851 William Tom and John Lister found the first payable gold in Australia at Ophir. In the same year, gold was found at Lucknow, and these rich mines were worked for many years, through mining booms in the 1890s and 1930s.

With Australia’s largest underground gold mine now operating at Cadia in the rocky hills south of Orange, gold remains a key part of the Orange economy to this day.

The economic influence of the gold rush attracted a wide range of people and business to the district, including Cobb & Co, which operated horse-drawn passenger coaches, gold escorts and Royal Mail Services across the region.

Despite the impact gold had on the colony, it was the fertile land in the area that led Orange to further develop. Early farmers found that wheat

and barley grew well with a reliable rainfall. By the 1860s, the Orange area was well known as the granary of the west and several flour mills were established.

Orange is also well known as the birthplace of one of Australia’s most famous poets, Banjo Paterson, who was born on a farming property, “Narrambla”, owned by John Templer on February 17, 1864. A monument and statue are located at the site of his birthplace, Banjo Paterson Park, on the Ophir Road, just north of Orange.

Today, Orange draws its strength as a regional centre providing a range of services to the central west. It is a source of specialist medical, educational, administrative and retail services for the broader region, and these fields are its largest employers.

Orange’s highest tourism profile is for the excellence of its food and wine.

The maturity of its high-altitude wines, the depth of its local food production, the quality of its restaurants and the warmth of its welcome are the drawcards attracting thousands of visitors to Orange each year.

Our wineries look forward to welcoming visitors throughout the year, but during the summer months you’ll have the chance to enjoy a relaxed tasting and return home with a bottle or two, and the stories to match.

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THIS FETCHING CENTRAL WEST CITY AND ITS FERTILE OUTSKIRTS AFFORD PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES AT EVERY TURN, NOT TO MENTION FABULOUS FOOD AND WINE, OUTSTANDING PRODUCE, AN INTRIGUING BACKSTORY, A LIVELY CULTURAL SCENE AND CHARACTERS GALORE. IMAGES: ALF MANCIAGLI

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Top: The township of Orange, possibly around 1908. Images courtesy of the Orange Historical Society.

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STOREYS with STORIES THIS IS THE TALE OF TWO OF ORANGE’S FINEST OLD HOMES AND AN INSPIRATIONAL HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR LIVES TO KEEPING THEIR OWN PIECE OF HISTORY WELL AND TRULY ALIVE.

Image: Robert I Bruce

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“Croagh Patrick” he Lane family, early settlers who arrived from Cornwall in 1825, form the first part of our story. William Lane gradually acquired 4500 acres of prime country in the Orange district, leaving his legacy in the magnificent “Clifton Grove” and “Rosedale” homesteads. In 1870, the youngest of William and Catherine’s 11 children, Edwin Hurst Lane, married Louise Manton, the daughter of Methodist minister Reverend John Manton, one of the first missionaries in NSW and, for a number of years, head of Newington College, Stanmore.

In 1883 Edwin purchased 56 acres in east Orange and built the magnificent “LLanello” homestead (possibly a play on the family name) that still stands today. All of their nine children were raised there until the outbreak of WW1, when the Catholic Church purchased the property and grounds for £4250 for use as the first Partician Brothers Novitiate in Australia.

The building was renamed “Croagh Patrick” but the brothers pulled up stumps in 1925 and for the next 57 years the site operated as an orphanage under the Daughters of Christ and then the Sisters of Mercy.

Around 1980 a Family Crisis Centre was added to the orphanage until both were closed in 1986.

It was left empty for several years until the local Kinross-Wolaroi School set up a boarding house that became known as Croagh Patrick House. In 1995 the building was sold to OCTEC Limited, a successful community business that now provides employment, education, training and advocacy services to communities across NSW, the ACT and Victoria.

Since 2003 the building has been known as Croagh Patrick College, with a major multimillion-dollar redevelopment a few years ago transforming the place into a community services and state-of-the-art health training facility. Combined with her old-world charms and parkland setting, it really has become the perfect learning environment. >

Above: Custodian Andrew McDougall surveys the refurbished upstairs stables at “Croagh Patrick”.

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he second part of our story involves another of Orange’s landmarks, “Strathroy”, also located in east Orange and built in 1875, just a few years after “Llanello”. The late Victorian-style two-storey home features a sprawling 2.5-acre garden, with a number of significant trees and plants dating from the original gardens laid out by Alfred Patterson (the first gardener at Cook Park), including magnolias, a white cedar, pines and box hedge.

The garden has hosted the former NSW Governor, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, for a National Trust fundraiser, and in 2000 held the largest Australian Open Garden Scheme event in NSW with more than 1400 people donating to charity to attend.

The front elevation of “Strathroy” still has its carriage circle with brick edging dating from the original gardens, and original timber and iron horse stables, carriage sheds (with cobblestone floors) and a well.

It’s the charming old home, however, that garners most attention. Only five families have lived there in 140 years. The first was Josiah Parker, a well-known chemist and stationer, who had the home built for his wife and 10 children on a massive 56-acre block. He originally owned a shop in Anson Street where he acted as a dispenser for the local doctors before moving his premises to Summer Street (now the Mid State Jewellers) in 1890.

During the booming 1880s, Josiah was an auditor for the Orange Council and in 1888, when East Orange had developed to such an extent that it was proclaimed a municipality, he became its first mayor. He was secretary of the first building society formed in town and also played a leading role on the development of the Orange Hospital.

The stately home’s second owner in 1890 was another prominent citizen, James Bonnor, who lived in the house with his bachelor brother George and their mother. George had hit fame as much for his magnificent physique (he was six foot six inches and 16 stone) as he was for his strong batting style in 17 Australian Test matches (including the original Ashes team of 1880).

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The big house came to be known as “Bonnors Mansion” and a great place to retire after a hard day of work at the family’s seed and produce store on the corner of Summer Street and McNamara Lane.

Like his predecessor James would also become Orange mayor. As a prominent community member he was there (in early 1900) when the city was under consideration as the future national capital. From the 45 towns nominated, Orange made it to the final three but water supply was considered inadequate for a large population.

During the Bonnor family’s stay, the verandah balconies upstairs and downstairs were filled in with decorative glass windows, probably to accommodate a large family and servants.

In 1918 the Horrigan family took up residence at “Strathroy”, and remained firmly entrenched for the next 70 years. Paul and Anastasia (nee McKay) came from a property near Warren. Despite the ultimate amputation of both his legs due to farming accidents, Paul was still able to navigate his wheelchair around the vast garden to trim hedges and prune his roses. In the afternoon he often sat on the verandah, enjoying the afternoon sun. In a big break from tradition, the billiard room was converted into a downstairs master bedroom for his exclusive use.

Over the years the (by then) eight-acre block, bounded by Byng, Park, Summer and Spring streets, was broken up, yet again, into many smaller housing blocks. Anastasia was a savvy businesswoman, relying on the sale of land to maintain her home (as her husband was unable to work).

The accomplished artist lived to the ripe old age of 94.

By the time Trevor Gazzard bought the property in 1989, it had fallen into a state of disrepair but with a sound knowledge of restoration and an appreciation of old homes, he soon set about restoring “Strathroy” to its former glory.

En suite bathrooms were added to the bedrooms. The external walls of the infilled verandahs were removed, revealing the original cast iron columns

by Pope, Maher & Sons, Darlinghurst. Old stencilling was copied for the interiors and the original cedar venetians and lace curtains maintained.

Floor coverings were removed and the Baltic pine timber floors polished.

THE LATEST CUSTODIANS In 1997, new owners Andrew McDougall and Deânne Phillips, both OAMs, began their custodianship, sharing the historic building with guests for many years as the award-winning Strathroy Guest House.

Today the home is once again all theirs, although they were recently joined by their great-granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Annison. Deânne’s mother, Gwen Phillips, now 92, makes five generations of females in the family, a rarity in any part of the Central West.

While they obviously love their children – there’s a son and wife (Newtown-based lawyers), a Canberra-based daughter and husband (also legal eagles), and another daughter, a nurse practitioner married to a nurse – clearly their pride and joy is “Strathroy”, a warm, lived-in home imbibed with a perfect blend of love and history.

Both floors feature carefully placed, priceless pieces, many coming from the original families that lived here (including Paul’s wheelchair). In many ways it hasn’t changed much from those early pioneering days, particularly with Deânne’s love of candles and the garden itself. >

Above: The dining room and beautifully designed master bedroom of “Strathroy”; Andrew and Deânne with their great-granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Annison.

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Andrew and Deânne share a close involvement in Orange’s heritage, with OCTEC owning two of the city’s most significant properties: the Old Town Hall and “Croagh Patrick”, not to mention their personal treasure “Strathroy”.

The Old Town Hall and “Croagh Patrick” have been developed into highquality business centres and in a sense, are still owned by the city’s people.

“With the enthusiastic support of OCTEC we are contributing to the city by directly funding these projects,” Andrew says. “Our most recent project was the restoration of the original Council Chamber, with the work now complete they will prosper for another 100-plus years.”

The dynamic pair have been closely involved with “Croagh Patrick” through their long association with OCTEC. Andrew was appointed manager of the small youth service supporting disadvantaged people 35 years ago and with Deânne, has seen the business grow to over 55 branches, with an annual $14 million turnover.

OCTEC has always been very proud to promote Orange as its home base, with staff from across the country required to travel to the city to learn about their country origins. For many of OCTEC’s metropolitan-based staff this is their first taste of country living.

Andrew is still there, leading a vibrant team, which over the years has collected many awards and accolades. During this long association, there have been plenty of difficult changes and reforms that saw many countrybased not-for-profit organisations falter and disappear.

Andrew loves a challenge and has proved that he, along with the support of his wife (who continues her involvement on a casual basis), is here for the long haul.

And while they are immensely proud of their joint OAMs for service to the community of Orange, they are even prouder of the business they helped build from scratch decades ago.

Although there have been some lost opportunities in Orange, with some old buildings and streetscapes destroyed, there have also been some notable successes.

From top: The iconic Old Town Hall, owned by OCTEC, was the scene of a special meeting of local councillors held earlier this year; a second historic building, “Croagh Patrick”, is today used as a state-of-the-art health training facility.

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It is fitting that both Andrew and Deânne’s dedication to the disadvantaged is only matched by their enthusiasm for living in a historic abode that boasts such a rich history of service to the community by both its former and current owners. CWL Images: Alf Manciagli and Shot by Jake

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“The Old Town Hall and ‘Croagh Patrick’ have been developed into high- quality business centres and in a sense, are still owned by the city’s people.”

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untley Berry Farm is an OCTEC-owned and operated Disability Enterprise, as well as a significant contributor to Orange’s reputation for high-quality, locally grown produce.

Located on the rich, basalt plains of Mount Canobolas, the picturesque farm has always attracted visitors during the berry season (November through to May). Enthusiastic pickers simply arm themselves with a bucket and go for it – with at least 10 different varieties to choose from!

The farm is moving with the times, with recent additions including a new shop and mini putt-putt course, set in the children’s playground area.

There’s plenty of parking, an amenities block and the chance to catch up with all the friendly farm animals, including the hens, talking cockatoo, guinea pigs, rabbits, goats and lambs, Chris the Turkey, and friendly cats Tom and Jerry.

Your picnic fare can be supplemented with mouth-watering berry ice blocks from the shop, which stocks a wide range of their own gourmet jams, fruit and berry syrups, sauces and vinegars.

Picking the fruit is always a busy time for staff at Huntley Berry Farm.

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"It’s a great place for a picnic or children’s birthday party, sitting under the shade of the magnificent trees, with an extensive level grass area for the kids to play," new farm manager Tony Belmonte says.

Tony loves the work. It’s a far cry from his last job at Newcrest Arcadia Mines but he’s just happy to be working outside, growing all manner of fruit and directing his staff of 14 enthusiastic workers.

There are five acres under strawberries, three acres of raspberries and two of blackberries, not to mention three acres of wine grapes – a recent farm addition, with plants kindly donated by the Charles Sturt University in Orange.

OCTEC is immensely proud of the Huntley Berry Farm’s track record.

As a provider of high-quality gourmet products, a significant tourist destination and an employer of disadvantaged members of the community, the farm stands as a unique and important enterprise in Orange and the Central West. CWL Above: Staff busy at work during harvest time; farm manager Tony Belmonte loves his job.

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WITH BOTH HANDS “ONE OF THE ADVANTAGES THAT BOWLING HAS OVER GOLF IS THAT YOU SELDOM LOSE THE BALL.” – Don Carter

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ustralia’s least known world champion could be our next Olympic hero. At least that will be the case if Jason Belmonte has anything to do with it. Having just returned from pitching World Bowling’s spirited argument to the Japanese Olympic committee, Jason believes that now is the time to depart from the bobby socks image of the 1950s. Tenpin bowling is a serious and professional sport and becoming part of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 might signal just how serious a sport it is.

This is particularly important when you begin to understand the game on a strategic level. Jason explains that the lane is covered in fine oil.

A concept long understood by skiers who seek fresh snow, Jason purposefully plays in an area of the lane where the oil has not been interfered with by other competitors’ bowls. Essentially, this means that Jason’s bowl will be met with less resistance, resulting in more power and higher accuracy. Technicalities aside, Jason’s command over a bowling ball leaves you marvelling his wizardry. His skill is remarkable.

You could be forgiven for not knowing that tenpin bowling’s three-time US Masters champion, holder of 12 PBA Tour titles (five majors) and the world’s No.1 bowler for three consecutive years is an Orange local.

Of course, such skill is not by coincidence. Many hours are spent perfecting new manoeuvres before the public will ever get to see them in action. Tournaments can go for weeks and maintaining stamina, on both a physical and mental level, is integral to Jason’s success.

In the United States, bowling is a respected national sport and major finals are a televised event. “My star power in the US is higher,” Jason says. “I get recognised a lot. Anywhere and everywhere I go, I am getting stopped.

“There are two sides to this: I wish I was more famous in Australia because then bowling would be better recognised but I also love the fact that bowling has allowed me to keep my private life. I wouldn’t want to share my children with the paparazzi, put it that way.”

Jason’s two-handed bowling style has become his professional signature.

But what makes his distinctive technique so endearing is its origins.

Growing up in his parents’ bowling centre in Orange, bowling balls and pins were a perfect babysitter for an active young boy.

“I was 18 months old when I started bowling with two hands. The ball was just too heavy for an 18-month-old,” he says. “I used to pick it up (the ball), waddle over, and throw it down the lane. My two-handed style developed from there.”

Neither bowlers nor coaches, Jason’s parents let his style develop naturally, and by the time others in the sport tried to correct him, it was too late.

Like all sports, tenpin bowling is not without its controversy, and though there is nothing technically illegal about Jason’s bowling style, it has certainly raised some eyebrows among conservatives.

Jason cites the spin, curve and power that his unique style produces as the competitive advantage in his game. He explains that his two-handed approach puts a curve on the bowl’s trajectory that allows him to venture into an area of the lane that others cannot play in.

Spend any time with Jason and you will soon learn that rigorous training and his unique bowling style are not the world champion’s only secret weapons. Jason is quick to mention that he is married to the greatest woman in the world. He says that wife Kimberly has grown up with him and has always supported him throughout his career. He takes a moment to reflect on why his beautiful wife chose him, before excitedly discussing his children. He describes five-year-old daughter Aria as artistic with a love for song and dance, while Hugo, who is three, is a sharp two-handed bowler who enjoys deliberately bowling gutter balls to be cheeky.

With the hope that tenpin bowling will be included in the 2020 Olympics, Jason admits that he has a few more career goals to bowl yet. However, pro bowling is a cruel master and the sport takes Jason away from his family many months of the year. With the couple’s recent announcement of a third child due in 2016, a more permanent residency in Orange is on Jason’s mind. He insists that he wants to be the doting and present dad that his own father was to him.

However, his Orange future may hold the biggest challenge of his career yet. Scanning the bowling centre from where it all began, Jason suddenly looks unsure. “I somehow just need to convince the old man to hand the keys over to this place,” he jokes. CWL Words: Catherine Player

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A family affair ANGULLONG IS A FAMILY-OWNED WINE COMPANY FROM THE PREMIUM HIGH-ALTITUDE, COOL-CLIMATE WINE REGION OF ORANGE, WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PRODUCING PREMIUM-QUALITY, CUTTING-EDGE WINES. THE VINEYARD TOPOGRAPHY IS BEST DESCRIBED AS DRAMATIC – THE COUNTRY RANGING FROM UNDULATING TO STEEP HILLS WITH SPECTACULAR LIMESTONE ESCARPMENTS THAT RADICALLY DESCEND TO THE FAST-FLOWING BELUBULA RIVER.

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t home at “Angullong”, it is obvious that Ben Crossing (pictured right) is passionate about the family property he grew up on.

He is now in the prime of his life, responsible for running the production and marketing side of the family’s wine company with the comforting knowledge that he has the support of his family around him.

By his side is his wife Heidi, a gifted pianist and mother to Angus, 16, and daughters Sally, 12, and Camilla, 9. Heidi is a primary school teacher and enjoys being part of the family business.

Ben works with his brother James, who runs the 220ha vineyard with help from four full-time staff and up to 30 contract labourers, who help with the hand pruning of more than 350,000 grape vines on the property. James is married to Edwina, who runs her own advertising agency as well as working in the business. They have two children, Henry, 20, and Patrick, 17.

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Then there are the parents, Bill and Hatty Crossing, who watch in amazement as their sons tackle new challenges on the land that has supported them for more than half a century.

Bill arrived as a young lad from Wilcannia in 1950 and has been here ever since. His parents were keen to start afresh in a more favourable rainfall area and purchased 5000 rabbit-infested acres in the rolling foothills of Mount Canobolas.

“It was indeed a rabbit farm for a while,” laments Bill, a veteran bushman who still manages Angullong Pastoral Company’s herd of 600 Angus breeders. “In the ’50s we’d have a team of rabbiters plus dogs, living and camping on the property, eradicating in the traditional method before 1080 poison arrived on the scene.” Bill was originally a sheep man, with cattle introduced in 1962, the same year he married Hatty. >

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But it is the wine and not the Angus herd (despite a long overdue windfall in the cattle market) that’s making all the headlines in these parts. Back in 1998, a portion of the property was planted to vineyards, on the southern lower slopes at the foothills of the ancient volcano, Mount Canobolas.

Today that staunch belief in the wine industry has seen production of up to 2000 tonnes of grapes each year. Most of the grapes are sold to other wineries, with the family retaining about 200 tonnes (or about 15,000 cases of reds and whites) for the Angullong brand. Their wine is sold online, through their cellar door in Millthorpe as well as retail outlets throughout the Central West, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The precious drop is also exported to markets like China, Finland and Denmark.

“The wine industry is an exciting industry to be involved in,” Ben says.

“It can be complex, and you have to live and breathe it, but it is very rewarding.” Their first wine was a 2003 Sangiovese. “It was a cracker of a wine, which still tastes good,” Heidi says, as she tickles the ivory of her baby grand piano with a stirring rendition of The Man from Snowy River.

She also plays the cello, but finds the piano more sociable (and good for a singalong, especially after a few wines).

It was certainly a great start for Ben, who had only just come back to the farm after working as a chartered accountant in Sydney, London, Dubbo and Orange. The transition to wine and marketing was not easy but these days he has his head firmly around all aspects of the business.

“When it comes to making wine our philosophy is straightforward: we believe the ultimate quality of the wine is determined in the vineyard and that the role of the winemaker is to allow the grapes to reveal themselves in a regionally expressive manner.

“As such, we have a portfolio of wines that reflect the terroir of the region.”

The family’s wines are made using several state-of-the-art facilities and overseen by highly experienced winemaker Jon Reynolds.

“The size of our vineyards, its varying soils and aspects enable us to select the best parcels of fruit for our Angullong wines,” James says. “We can select smaller parcels of fruit, with each one adding a further dimension and level of complexity to the finished blend.”

Today the family produces the most diverse range of wines in the Orange region, with alternative varieties such as Sangiovese, Barbera, Sagrantino and Vermentiono as well as the main stays of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Bill and Hatty man the cellar door in Millthorpe on Sundays and enjoy meeting visitors.

“One of our most exciting awards was at the 2010 Royal Sydney Wine Show, where we won two trophies for Best White Wine of the Show and Best Value White Wine of the Show with our Sauvignon Blanc, which really helped to put us on the map,” Ben says.

“Consistency is the key, and Sauvignon Blanc continues to be our flagship wine.

Clockwise from bottom left: James and Edwina Crossing; Heidi and Ben Crossing; family patriarch Bill Crossing at work, brothers James and Ben Crossing inspecting grapes and Hatty Crossing at the Angullong Cellar Door.

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“Dad is still very active running the livestock enterprise, James runs the vineyard and I run the wine production and sales as well as the dayto-day business activities with the help of Heidi and Edwina. We’re not breathing down each other’s neck and each of us has our own areas we manage. We seem to be able to agree on most things.”

It’s indeed a tight-knit family. Heidi, born in Griffith, lived in many parts before moving to Tamworth. Her parents have since moved to Orange, and her father, Tony Spark, spent many years helping establish the cellar door and local wine distribution.

Ben met Heidi while both were studying at Armidale University. “I was producing the Robb College production of Oklahoma!,” Heidi laughs. “We were a bit short on boys and Ben (president of the College’s Men’s Court) put on a keg to encourage a few of the more reluctant males to join the cast. It must have worked.”

Bill and Hatty met Edwina’s parents on their honeymoon on a small French boat cruising the New Hebrides. They lived in Sydney and stayed with the Crossings during the holidays. Edwina and James have known each other all their lives and enjoy hitting the ski slopes with their boys when they can. Ben enjoys horse riding with his children while Bill and Hatty enjoy playing golf.

“As parents, we feel very fortunate to have diversified into grape growing and wine making, as it has enabled at least two of our four children to stay on the farm, which now effectively supports three families,” Hatty says with a beaming smile. CWL Just as CWL went to print, we received the very sad news that the Crossing family patriarch, Bill Crossing had passed away. On behalf of the CWL team, we extend our deepest sympathy to the Crossing family and Bill’s many friends.

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he luxury bed and breakfast, nestled in the foothills of Orange, is the culmination of a bold plan hatched by owners David Buckland, Annette McKinven and her brother Ross, to escape the city and pressures of the corporate world.

David had spent most of his career working with a number of big retailers while Annette worked in IT management for a major jewellery retailer. Ross, in the meantime, devoted much of his life to the police force until the end of 2014.

In 1995 the idea was first mooted to open a small, quality B&B in a wine and food region. As a starting point, Annette, at 35, returned to study as an apprentice chef, gaining experience in a number of diverse restaurants before qualifying top of her class in 2001.

Not long after, the search began in earnest for the best locality to set up shop. “After a number of visits to the Central West, Orange was chosen as the ideal place – a wonderful, vibrant city with an amazing food culture and a rapidly expanding reputation for quality, cool-climate wines,” David says.

“We found Orange to be a city with a strong cultural feeling, a wonderful sense of history and four real seasons. Not too hot in summer, beautiful, pretty springs, colourful autumns and a real winter with snow and brisk mountain air. It had the feeling of well-being with a population large enough to support a quality retreat.” > ORANGE CWL 37

Colour schemes that reflected the rural atmosphere were finalised.

It took a further nine months to stumble upon a 12ha property nestled in the hills overlooking the city. It was love at first sight. While out of the planned price range, the family home was perfect, with views to die for, close proximity to the CBD and an idyllic rural environment.

After a three-month design period, fresh plans were approved by council and in early 2003 the move from Sydney commenced. Annette supervised the extensive additions and alterations, with the laundry the only room in the existing home not touched.

During this time a fourth (mostly silent) partner came on board – Kel, the Cattle/Kelpie cross, who found Annette at the pound. While not overly active, the lovable hound is very protective of her piece of heaven.

The modern guest suites were designed to be large enough to have their own lounge area, all with en suites and private entrances. Quality furnishings, original works of art, king-size beds and air-conditioning all helped transform the four deluxe rooms into the most luxurious retreat for discerning couples.

Colour schemes that reflected the rural atmosphere were finalised, and soft furnishings and curtaining selected to enhance the warmth and tranquillity of the home. A skilled craftsman was found in the Blue Mountains to build all the timber furniture.

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Finally came the name. Some close friends who helped with the design looked at the view for the first time and exclaimed, “This is more Tuscany than Australia” and hence Arancia – Italian for Orange, was born.

Starting a B&B from scratch proved a huge challenge. Another steep learning curve was required to manage the working farm, with 600 apple trees, lucerne paddocks and small herd of Murray Grey cattle.

With enormous support from their neighbours, the move was more than they could have hoped for.

After a glowing review in The Sydney Morning Herald travel section in April 2004, what was already a steadily growing business really took off.

Less than a year later it was felt the B&B could support both Annette and David full-time. Most start-up costs were out of the way and the mortgage was at a manageable level.

“Now with the best selection of quality restaurants in a regional city, Orange has proven to be the right choice for our guests, who love their food,” Annette says. While fine dining is available, more casual, quality restaurants are also plentiful. Food Week, now more than 25 years young, is one of the most recognised food events in NSW, if not Australia.

Where other wine regions are pulling out grape vines, Orange wineries go from strength to strength. “It has been said that the best wines from the

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One of the most enjoyable aspects of living in Orange is the sense of community that prevails.

Hunter and Mudgee are often infused with Orange grape,” David says. “As a region it is now recognised as probably the best of the cool-climate areas in the country.”

The pair suggest that one of the most enjoyable aspects of living in Orange is the sense of community. “Wineries, restaurants and the more boutique accommodation providers all work together to provide a complete experience for visitors,” David says. “There doesn’t seem to be a ‘knock the competition’ culture found in other regions. Generally the town businesses are supportive of each other and work together for the benefit of all.”

Now open for 12 years, Arancia Bed & Breakfast shows no sign of slowing down. One of the most pleasing and rewarding aspects of the business is the number of repeat stays, with many regulars becoming firm friends (although most have vowed to stop telling their friends how great it is as they often find it difficult to obtain a vacancy for themselves!).

Annette has become well known for her sumptuous breakfasts, featuring the best of local produce, including berries and figs (when in season), local free-range eggs and freshly poached fruits.

Summer is also the time for preserving local fruits for winter, with 35 to 40 kilograms of cherries bottled every year – every one of them pitted before bottling. In addition to the cherries, 20 to 25 trays of nectarines and peaches are preserved, along with the occasional batch of jam for breakfasts.

David concedes the average “burn-out” rate for B&B operators is about eight years but don’t hit the panic button just yet – the dream team at Arancia have no plans to abandon their unique slice of paradise. CWL Images: Alf Manciagli and Shot by Jake

Orange’s finest luxury retreat for discerning couples.

• Superbly appointed suites with private entrances, full ensuite facilities, king size beds.

• Stunning uninterrupted, panoramic rural views.

• Savour the tranquillity and beauty of 11 hectares of landscaped gardens, fields and orchards.

• Featuring full cooked breakfast with the best of local produce prepared by chef Annette.

• Close to town, restaurants, wineries, golf clubs and recreational parks and gardens.

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he White Place is fast becoming one of Orange’s go-to homeware stores, but it’s not until you walk in that you realise the store has much more to offer. It is filled with sensational jewellery, exclusive one-off prints and limited-edition artworks, and stocks a range of unique clothing brands that are hard to source outside of the city.

Fran, the owner of The White Place, has handed over the reins to her daughter, Alex. Seeking a career change, Alex relocated from Sydney in May and has certainly found her niche. She is relishing the challenge of taking The White Place to the next level. She is passionate and enthusiastic and a positive bundle of energy when discussing the store.

In 2016, The White Place will open boutique accommodation offering exquisite style right in the heart of Orange.

“It’s so exciting,” Alex says. “We’re looking forward to being able to bring to the community a place that makes people feel welcome and comfortable, all in beautiful, sophisticated surroundings.”

The White Place is one of a kind. The colours in the store reflect light and warmth, and the overall effect is calming and serene. With a flourishing bridal registry service in place, the bride and groom can create the perfect list, and the guests will know that they have contributed to the creation of a beautiful home for the lucky couple.

Alex and her team have a real passion for showcasing one-off and limitededition prints, and there is an abundance of artworks that would look truly amazing in any setting. Additionally, Alex and her team can source unusual or specialised products and can assist you with finding just what you need.

Visit The White Place on Byng Street, Orange, or visit their Facebook page or Instagram to browse and get lost in a world of style and elegance.

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Photographic memories BEING BORN IN A 1100-YEAR-OLD SICILIAN CONVENT MIGHT SOUND RATHER ROMANTIC BUT QUINTESSENTIAL ORANGE IMAGE MAKER ALF MANCIAGLI, IN A RARE INTERVIEW, REVEALS HIS ENTRY INTO THE WORLD WAS ANYTHING BUT SMOOTH.

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he year was 1944 and Italy was well and truly under the gun. Most of the industrialised cities had been bombed into oblivion and a desperate struggle for survival was foremost on everyone’s mind. As the Italian army was retreating, the family’s 500-year-old home near the sea was reduced to rubble in a futile attempt to slow down the Allied advancement.

While his father and uncles served in the infantry in both Greece and North Africa, his mother and two sisters were forced to spend six months eking out a frugal existence in a nearby cave as the bombs hurtled down. His young mother, Lina, was a natural singer and often entertained the troops – regardless of whom they were fighting for – with her stirring Italian love songs.

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In the Big Apple.

“Before the war, my father, Giuseppe (Joseph) was a government road supervisor,” Alf says, in a rich Italian accent modified by years of international travel. “After the war, unemployment was rife following the collapse of the Italian currency. He became a watchman in a big orange orchard, ensuring the impoverished locals weren’t eating or stealing the profits, before managing an olive grove and vineyard.”

He knew deep down that he was going nowhere fast and finally decided to bite the bullet and migrate to Australia in 1955 on a ship called the Neptunia. He was alone, spoke no English and had next to no money.

Only the hope of a promising new life for his young family kept him going in the darkest of times. >

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“It was hard but at the end of the month at least he could send some money home,” Alf says. But it wasn’t smooth sailing. “He was a big proud man and found it difficult watching most Australians humiliate the new arrivals in such a degrading fashion.”

Meanwhile, Alf was earning good grades at school but he too had itchy feet. Although only 14, he was determined to join his father. After a “joyful” 32 days at sea, his ship docked in Sydney Harbour.

With no command of the English language, he received the same verbal abuse as every other migrant, particularly those hailing from southern Europe. It didn’t help having a huge wave of black, curly hair.

A tenacious young Alf lied about his age and soon found employment in an Annandale factory making tin cans. “There were a few Aborigines who were copping it as much as I was but I was the only new Australian,” he recalls. At 17 he was made a leading hand (just below a foreman) in the factory, which caused even more resentment from his fellow workers.

In the meantime, he was joined by his mother and three sisters and the family, finally united, lived under the one roof in Concord.

“As a boy you learn pretty quick because you had to in order to assimilate and understand instructions. I was used to saying ‘yes’ when I really had no idea what people were asking. One day the boss asked me, ‘Alf, do you really want to do this all your life?’ I said, ‘Absolutely not’. He then told me there wasn’t much future in this game.”

After contemplating his choices, Alf decided to return home and join the Italian Air Force. He was prepared to do anything to be “normal” and yearned for the company of those who spoke the same lingo.

“Years later my father also returned to his native homeland, leaving behind the family once more. I would never see him again. He suffered a terrible accident leading to gangrene in his leg and an early demise in the late 1960s.”

Meanwhile, Alf managed to pass all his exams before being accepted into the Air Force. The routine discipline, however, was far from his liking. “You were not an individual but part of the pack. That wasn’t for me. I yearned to travel, so boarded another ship and sailed for a fresh start in America.”

The year was 1963 and Alf was barely 19 years old. Once again, he knew nobody but at least his English had improved dramatically. After a week, he fronted up to the New York Institute of Photography, America’s oldest photographic school located in 33rd Street, opposite the Empire State Building, the tallest building in the world at the time.

“I thought if I was going to do something, I needed to learn from the best, and I did. Altogether I spent three years there, learning all facets of film production and photography.”

His first gig was working as a medical photographer at the Rockefeller Medical Institute, photographing research and patients with rare diseases. Later he started working with a Spanish-speaking newspaper in Lower Manhattan. “After about seven months I started getting commissions, leading to overseas assignments, mainly in the Middle East and parts of Central and Southern America.”

Much of his work was published in the big publications of the day, including LIFE and Il Tempo (a well-known Italian paper), as well as various encyclopaedias, photo libraries and newspapers. One of his longest assignments was a three-month stint in the Kalahari Desert in south-west Africa, documenting the vanishing lifestyle of a nomadic tribe.

“I can never forget the experience of taking images of these primitive people hunting with bow and arrow. They would follow an antelope for days until the poisoned arrow took effect. What really got to me was the appalling apartheid regime in South Africa – the blacks were beaten and exploited and treated worse than dogs.”

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Unfortunately, all his negatives had to be handed over to the publishers, so most of these once-in-a-lifetime images are either lost or stored away in some dark cupboard. “I treasure the moment I take a good shot (he still thinks he has never taken the perfect shot) but don’t get attached to my images. You take it and move on,” he says.

Alf could well have stayed in America – “It was a good place to live and people weren’t as full of themselves as they seem today” – but in 1971 decided to rejoin his family in Sydney. He married an Irish girl and, with an Englishman, ran a successful Randwick studio, specialising in fashion and product photography as well as architectural work.

After six years, Alf headed west. He liked Mudgee but Orange, with its four distinct seasons, reminded him more of the Mediterranean. For the next decade he entered the orchard business and his love of photography was put on the back burner as he devoted all his energies to growing apples and plums.

It was always hard making ends meet and Alf performed a variety of jobs, including laying ceramic tiles, to put bread on the table. “When I came here, there were probably about 360 orchards. Now that number has been whittled down to barely a few dozen,” he says.

In the meantime, an advertising agency was established at the Bowen Terraces called Mid West Marketing. They had Alf and partner Linda with heard about Alf’s abilities with a camera their Ridgeback-cross Raffy. and before long he was back in business.

The first few years were spent freelancing for various clients all over the country, including NSW Tourism, IBM, Rio Tinto, Newcrest Mining and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Always approachable and easy going, Alf retained these clients for many years.

After his wife tragically died on the plane en route back to Ireland, Alf and business partner Linda Gleeson finally opened their own shop, Gecko Photographics, in an old pub in Peisley Street, before buying their own place at the Five Ways in Summer Street. The company specialised mainly in advertising, magazine and brochure production.

The pair worked there until 2011 when Alf, now almost 70, took on semiretirement. Linda, a skilled graphic designer by trade, has been his constant companion for the past 14 years and the pair reside in their cosy abode 10 minutes from town.

“I left Australia a couple of times but always came back,” Alf says with a warm smile. “It really has become home.” Adopted son Rick lives nearby (who has no interest in the arts and works for a concreting firm), while Linda’s daughter Caitlin works for Sky News in Sydney. Alf’s mother continues living in her own home in Orange and at 92 years is still as sharp as a tack.

“Alf has an exceptional eye for composition,” Linda says. “We conduct small photographic group tours with Scott Gilbank (from Orange) to places like Vietnam, India, New Zealand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka and it soon becomes apparent that Alf sees things differently than most.”

The pair have worked on several photographic books with his latest, This is Where We Live (compiled with noted writer and long-time friend Denis Gregory), only just released and available in all good book stores.

It’s a beautifully illustrated book from one of the industry’s most down-to-earth and gentle souls. It will probably be his last big production – that’s if Alf doesn’t decide to put pen to paper and write a tome of his own fascinating life. CWL ORANGE CWL 45

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here’s little ego behind the doors of Kate Jones @ one nineteen. Kate’s quick to state that she has zero time for falsities. Long before Kate Jones @ one nineteen had even opened, the name above the door conjured quite the expectation. Fifteen consecutive years of producing delicious food in Orange can come with tremendous pressure to perform. Previously, Kate had owned a cafe and had run a vastly popular catering business from her home. Public anticipation aside, Kate embraced her new venture with the same ethos that she has always stood by: “We don’t claim to be anything that we aren’t.”

A year on, and Kate is still delivering a product and service that she is happy to sign her name to. “It’s a deeply personal thing,” Kate says.

Leaving behind a career in accounting almost two decades ago, Kate reflects that she chose hospitality for the love of people.

Describing her customers as “extremely nice”, Kate hastens to add: “Our customers are just very real.” Generations of customers continue to dine with Kate. They come to share their lives and to enjoy a meal with their favourite hostess. Kate refers to many of her customers as good friends and this is not just lip service.

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Spend any time with Kate and you will soon see that many of her clients are addressed by their first name. It’s quite an endearing quality in this day and age.

The level of customer service that Kate ensures is at times exhausting but she is proud of her businesses reputation and of her staff, who have adopted the same level of care and quality in their service ethic. “We really care.

I hope people know that,” Kate says.

Kate has watched the nature of how people eat, change in the past 15 years. “The introduction of celebrity television chefs meant that more people started dining in. Lots of venues produce delicious food. The discerning customer now wants more. If you are to entice them to eat out, you now need to be doing more than simply good food,” she says. “It’s about connection.”

Affordable, customer-focused and delicious, the dining experience has been brought back to basics and Kate is unapologetic about not succumbing to trends. “We don’t serve fashions, we serve people,” she insists.

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t’s dinner time at Kinross Wolaroi School (KWS) in Orange and the female boarders can’t wait. It’s all thanks to their $80,000 fully refurbished kitchen and three new chefs who work across the two boarding sites.

Students, in two shifts of 75 girls each, can now look forward to nutritionally balanced and gluten-free meals, served direct from the bistro in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Year 12 student Mia Hull, from Bourke, has been here since Year 7 and can’t believe the new catering facilities. She’s also a fan of the new chefs’ creativity.

“I didn’t dislike the food before, but now meal times are something we really look forward to,” the bubbly 18-year-old says.

“There are so many options and the fresh new flavours really tickle my palate,” she laughs.

The new kitchen is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the school’s commitment to boarding, with KWS recently opening the doors to a new boys’ boarding house on the Wolaroi site and a new girls’ recreation centre on the PLC site (the school’s second campus), representing the first stage of a $15 million investment in the future of boarding.

Director of Boarding Alistair Miller says there are currently 1100 students at KWS with boarders making up about 45 per cent (or 350) of the senior school study body.

The school has 125 years of boarding history, with boarders coming from the country, city and overseas, which, he says, helps broaden their understanding and view of the world.

“Boarding is the vital ingredient that gives KWS its unique flavour,” Alistair says. “That comes from the fact we have been the choice of generations of country families – brothers, sisters, mums, dads, cousins, aunts and uncles of current students have all boarded here.”

Over the years boarders have formed close friendships with their day student peers and spent time with their families around Orange, while hordes of day students have headed north, south and west for eye-opening farm holidays, forging solid friendships that often last a lifetime.

KWS is fortunate to have wonderful grounds and facilities. The girls’ boarding site is located 4km from the main school (and the boys’ boarding houses), with the girls transported by bus to and from school each day. This allows the school to cater for the individual needs of different genders while keeping students safe and secure within a co-educational environment.

At KWS the goal is always to create a boarding environment that is a natural extension of family life at home, with high standards of accommodation and pastoral care. > ORANGE CWL 49

All boarders are under the care of a Head of House, who acts as the boarders’ day-to-day mentor and guide, responsible for looking after them throughout their time at the school.

Supporting them is a dedicated team of house mothers, residential house assistants and academic support staff who assist with formal and informal prep of an evening. There is also a fully equipped health centre with registered nurses available to meet student needs.

“The house mothers greet us at the end of a school day, often with a cookie and always up for a chat,” Mia says. “They are like a role model for the senior girls, who themselves are role models for the junior kids.”

One of the newest house mums is Sue Noonan, a country girl herself who understands the pressures of boarding school.

“I didn’t realise what a tremendous privilege it is to look after somebody else’s child until I took on this role,” she says. “One has to be very conscious of the effect you have on them.

Obviously all the mums try to have a positive effect. After all, we’re here to listen and support them, offering security and a little bit of TLC.” Staff members are professional and caring in their quest to provide a “home away from home” in a warm and secure environment for boarders.

Bryce O’Connor is captain of the new Wolaroi House and says the facility’s carefully designed floor plan is paying dividends from both a pastoral care and study perspective.

“I’m really enjoying having our House Master and his family, plus our residential assistants, living in the house with us,” he says. “I’ve never been so close to the RAs before – even when they’re not on duty they’ll come and have a chat with us.”

Bryce says the best part of the design is having his own room and study space. “My room is a really good atmosphere to work in and if I want to take a break and catch up with a few mates, I can go and relax in one of the small breakouts. Having that balance is really important in Year 12.”

For times when boys want more company, Bryce says the new common room, complete with full-sized billiard table, has proved a great gathering point. The pool table was donated by former Wolaroi College boarder Lindsay Drady, who left the school in 1941.

It’s all part of the overall strategy at KWS to make boarding a positive and enjoyable part of the KWS education package. CWL 50 CWL ORANGE

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From strength to strength

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ounded in 1964 by 19 local factory workers at Email (Orange), now Electrolux, Orange Credit Union has grown to serve the financial needs of more than 15,600 local members.

In the early years, the directors, secretary and treasurer did everything required to develop and run the credit union. They became walking credit union officers and set up an “office” in the canteen every lunchtime. They signed up new members, took money for member shares and deposits, posted account balances on cards, conducted interviews and processed loan applications, wrote cheques for loans and withdrawals, maintained correspondence and retained business financial information. It was all done on a volunteer basis.

Fast forward 50 years, and Orange Credit Union has woven its way into the fabric of Orange and the surrounding districts.

“We’ve been providing local people of Orange and surrounds with personal financial products

since 1964,” General Manager Paul McNamara said. “As a member-owned credit union, we give back to the community who supports us.”

Products offered include saving and transaction accounts, competitive home, car and personal loans as well as financial planning, insurance and foreign exchange. Orange Credit Union is also part of the rediATM network for cash on the go, and has all modern electronic channels like internet banking, mobile banking, Visa debit with payWave and phone banking.

“Our 15,600 local credit union members have competitive banking options and someone to assist them to achieve their financial dreams,” Paul said. “We’re thrilled to be a part of this community and to be celebrating over 50 years in Orange.”

For more information, and to see how Orange Credit Union can help you achieve your financial dreams, visit www.orangecu.com.au or call into the office at 288 Summer Street, Orange. CWL

Every story has a beginning

Kinross Wolaroi School offers Pre-Prep to Year 12 co-educational learning in a safe and friendly country environment, with separate boarding sites for boys and girls from Year 7.

The distinctiveness of Kinross Wolaroi School centres on the wide range of opportunities available to students, both inside the classroom and beyond.

2017 SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN

Apply online www.kws.nsw.edu.au

Scholarships applications for entry to Years 4 to 11 in 2017 are now open in the following categories: Academic, Music and Boarding (General Excellence).

For more information contact our Registrar, Michelle Pryse Jones P: 6392 0300 E: mprysejones@kws.nsw.edu.au www.kws.nsw.edu.au

Registrations Close: 17 Feb 2016 Examination Date: 26 Feb 2016

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The MUSIC MAN An inquisitive eight-year-old boy once spotted a bandoneon in a shop window and, after much pleading, convinced his father to save up and buy it. He vowed to play the complex instrument – with its 64 individual notes – and bring joy into people’s lives. Although it was infinitely harder to learn than the piano, after several years he eventually mastered it and lived up to his word.

A decade later found the dashing young musician regularly playing at nightclubs and cafes until the outbreak of WW2 dashed any hope of a musical career. His beloved bandoneon was swapped for a machine gun and suddenly he was thrust into one of the most bitter campaigns of the entire war. He somehow survived the ordeal and migrated to Australia to forge a new chapter in his most extraordinary life.

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t the ripe old age of 93, Max Fricke is recognised as the world’s oldest bandoneon player. What makes his amazing story even more compelling is that Berlin-born Max, through fate, was inexplicably tied up with Hitler’s doomed Third Reich.

His father, a metal machinist, served in the trenches of WW1 but suffered a bullet to the head and died as a result of his injuries some years later. Before his 21st birthday, Max was forced to work in a German factory making tools for the war effort before being conscripted into the armed forces.

After training in France, he was sent direct to the ill-fated Russian front, where the freezing winter conditions decimated the ill-equipped German battalions. Before reaching Stalingrad, he was shot in the left arm and sent to a Polish hospital before repatriation back to Germany.

It was good timing. Only days after his evacuation, Russian troops captured hundreds of thousands of his Nazi comrades and interned them in Siberia, most never to return.

“My war was effectively over,” says Max with a heavy German accent, but his fight for survival was only just beginning. In Holland (now The Netherlands) he once again put his entertaining skills to use, playing songs for the high-ranking German officers. The beauty of the bandoneon lies in its power, with a sensual, evocative sound that could reduce even the hard-core generals to tears.

Later he resumed his tool-making duties in Vienna until forced to flee after the Russian invasion. With several comrades he trudged nearly 1000 kilometres in a desperate bid to reach Munich, where his tattered uniform was burnt and replaced with civilian clothes.

With the war finally over he was “deliriously happy” just to be alive. His country was in ruins but he never forgot the promise to his father and within months he started a seven-piece band playing in large halls, cafes and bars.

NEW BEGINNINGS Fast forward to August 15, 2015, 70 years to the day when the guns of WW2 fell silent and the world breathed one huge collective sigh.

I am sitting in Max Fricke’s comfortable lounge room in Orange and the timing is not lost on either of us.

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It’s been an epic journey, and Max, with help from his new friend John Dory, attempts to put all the pieces of his life together. He remembers the former aircraft carrier, the Nelly, bringing him and 1500 fellow countrymen to Melbourne for a new start in the early 1950s. Few spoke English nor had any idea what lay ahead; it didn’t really matter. They were leaving behind bitter memories and a ravaged homeland for a much brighter future.

Max’s only luggage, of course, was his trusty bandoneon, which by now had become an extension of his persona. During the trip he was often called upon to play his old “favourites”, which helped soothe the nerves of his German compatriots.

Upon docking in Melbourne, Max was immediately directed to the migrant camp in Albury. His unique work skills eventually took him to Orange, where he would spend the next 34 years working as a tool maker and leading hand for white-goods factory Emmco (which later become Email and finally Electrolux).

“I loved Orange from the very start,” he says. “I was accustomed to the cool climate, and the lively social life in the 1950s and ’60s reminded me of life back home.”

In those early days Max’s repertoire included only German songs but gradually he became familiar with all the modern dance tunes of the era. It certainly helped having a phenomenal memory. Max performed without sheet music, preferring to play new songs on a record player over and over until the melodies were firmly cemented in his head.

He is now regarded as the oldest player on earth who can still play The Blue Danube, Voices of Spring and Strauss’s Overture from the Gypsy Baron from memory.

Max lives the life of a bachelor. A weekly highlight involves catching up with a handful of German friends, who regularly turn up on Wednesdays for a cup of coffee, Bavarian sausage and a chance to talk the old native tongue! Always by his side is his faithful old bandoneon, the instrument that has brought so much happiness and inner peace to this compassionate old-timer. CWL

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f you appreciate truly magnificent old homesteads, then a night or two at Duntryleague Guesthouse in Orange is thoroughly recommended.

Spending time in the former homestead is like going back in time.

And if you happen to love golf, well, all your dreams can come true, as located in the middle of the botanical garden setting lies Duntryleague’s prestigious 18-hole championship golf course.

Built in 1876 for prominent local businessman James Dalton, Duntryleague Guesthouse is one of the region’s premier venues and regarded by many as the most elegant landmark in Orange.

The beautiful guesthouse offers 14 rooms from standard to executive, with a range of bedding configurations offering single or multiple occupancy. All rooms offer en suites, tea and coffee facilities and a continental breakfast included each day of your stay.

Relax and enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner while overlooking the picturesque grounds of Duntryleague Golf Course. Proud winner of the 2012 CGU outstanding business awards for food, accommodation and tourism, Duntryleague prides itself on its friendly and welcoming service.

The wide variety of delicious meals from the brasserie menu creates a culinary experience to please the whole family.

With the combination of a heritage-listed mansion and golf club, Duntryleague can tailor a function to suit your requirements, ranging from 10 to 150 people.

“We pride ourselves on attention to detail, whether it be a conference, birthday, exhibition or wedding,” marketing manager Jamie Ash says.

Nestled in the picturesque grounds of a championship golf course, the mansion provides an elegant venue for your wedding ceremony, reception or function. CWL

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With spectacular views from the Restaurant and Clubhouse, Duntryleague offers the ideal meeting place for locals and visitors. The clubhouse offers a licenced bar, delicious brasserie, wedding and function facilities and four fabulous clay tennis courts.

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Relax and enjoy lunch or dinner in the Brennan Room, or out on our sailed deck which is perfect for alfresco dining during the warmer months. Revel in our friendly hospitality of quality home style cooking, cold drinks and views of our championship golf course.

Duntryleague also has a magnificent guesthouse with 14 suites to choose from, ranging from wonderful mansion suites to cosier standard suites. All rooms have ensuites.

Duntryleague is a private golf club, however we do welcome the public to play our magnificent golf course.

An open competition is available to members of other golf clubs on Wednesdays. Social players should check with the Golf Shop on (02) 6362 4072.

FUNCTIONS For golf shop enquiries: P: 02 6362 4072 E: golfshop@duntryleague.com.au

For general enquiries: P: 02 6362 3466 E: golf@duntryleague.com.au

For accommodation: P: 02 6362 3466 E: reception@duntryleague.com.au

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Apples and Orange

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erched on the eastern ranges of the Towac Valley with its breathtaking view over the city of Orange, it’s not hard to see why William West chose “Balmoral” to set up his family’s new orchard enterprise back in 1885. It’s also pretty easy to understand why the following generations of Wests never left.

Brothers Tim and Peter West are fourth-generation orchardists on “Balmoral”, supplying up to 2000 tonnes of apples each year to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne as well as the local market.

The 160-acre orchard still operates on the typical West ethos: “The work is never done.” With apples the mainstay and a growing focus on cherries, the Wests have seen it all over the years from the crippling drought of the early 1980s, the devastating hailstorm of 1986 and regular cherry crop wipe-outs.

The brothers are descendants of great-grandfather and founder of “Balmoral” William West, grandfather Harold (HJA or Jack) West and father John West, who was in partnership with his brother Ted (the brothers both worked in their beloved orchard right up until their passing).

More properties have been added to the original holding and apple and cherry trees are also planted at their other holdings of “Doralyn” and “Kilarney” at Nashdale.

“To survive in business, changes had to be made, including adapting to the shift in palate of the consumers,” Tim says.

“Today we plant different varieties (in the apple department they grow Gala, Red Delicious, Fuji, Cameo, Granny Smith and Pink Lady while cherry varieties include Lappin, Kordia, Sweetheart and Van) and strive to satisfy a fussier marketplace – apples have to be red and shiny to appeal to buyers.”

To make ends meet, production per hectare has had to increase. The family now deal with fewer retail buyers and face the ever-increasing threat of imports.

Back in William’s day in 1948 they received £5.10 for 180kg of apples (in today’s terms $290 or $1.61 per kilo), where as in today’s market they get $2 per kilo with much higher production costs. “In those days they had less land and produced less apples but we need more of both just to remain viable,” Tim says.

Tim married Jayne in 1998 and, coming from Tottenham in western NSW, she had a steep learning curve when it came to running an orchard.

Today they are very involved in the local community.

Both are on the Orange City Rugby Club committee, with Tim coaching and Jayne as registrar. Their sons Tom, 16, and Harry, 13, are heavily involved in cricket and have both played rugby since the under 7s.

Their daughter Ellie, 15, plays netball and touch footy in local teams and along with Tom, attends James Sheehan Catholic High School in Orange where Harry will join them next year.

While the Wests have full-time employees and up to 80 pickers and packers during the busy harvest, the children all help out, spending weeks in the cherry packing shed over the Christmas break. Belonging to an orchard family means when you are old enough you become part of the work force.

Orchardists have always faced plenty of challenges along the way with devastating droughts, hail storms and fruit bats. “Despite being asked the obvious question ‘why are you still doing this?’ we continue to have a passion and desire to produce good fruit for our customers,” Jayne says.

“Besides, growing up on an orchard is great. We have an incredible lifestyle and you learn to appreciate the land.”

Their commitment still burns bright and their love of the land is evident in the way they are always looking for ways to improve their 130-year-old family business.

“We feel it’s important to tell our story so you, our consumers, understand the journey of an apple doesn’t start in your fruit bowl,” Tim says. “Our story adds to the character and the personality behind the fruit. It’s also a story of the passion and heartache that you’ll find etched across the face of every grower.”

Tim and Jayne’s children are already showing signs that the West dynasty is shaping up for the next generation on “Balmoral”. CWL Left: Tim and Jayne West with their children Harry, Tom and Ellie.

Above: German backpackers Marvin and Lisa grading apples.

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hen looking into an intensive agriculture crop for their 67-acre property on the outskirts of Orange, Jez and Bee Smith researched what would best serve the rich, volcanic soils, altitude, temperature and ultimately, the consumer. The answer was garlic.

Jez and Bee are enthusiastic and passionate growers, who sow, weed and harvest their garlic by hand. Their rich soils are enhanced with locally sourced organic compost, and no chemicals are used from soil preparation to harvest.

YIELD OF DREAMS

Their cultivars include Italian Purple, Spanish Roja and elephant or Russian garlic, which is technically a leek but looks like garlic. The Italian Purple has an aromatic, spicy, rich and bold flavour. It’s very hot when raw, lingering on the palate, but mild when cooked. Stored correctly, it can last three to five months. The Spanish Roja has very good flavour and is hot, sweet and rich. When cooked, it will develop a deep, rich, complex flavour and has been described as the most piquant garlic in the world. This garlic can be stored for eight to 12 months. Storage must be in a dry and airy room.

On December 5, thegarlicsmith will host the third Annual Garlic Harvest Festival at Lake Canobolas, Orange. This is an opportunity for the public to visit garlic growers in the region, enjoy garlic-inspired foods, taste local wines, purchase braids and loose garlic and attend a garlic growing workshop conducted by Jocelyn Colleran. The festival is proudly supported by the Australian Garlic Industry Association. Visit www.thegarlicsmith.com.

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stablished in 1859, first as a hotel and later a Cobb & Co stopover, the Beekeeper’s Inn is still the place of choice for weary travellers and tourists. Owned by the Lockwood family, the Beekeeper’s Inn is a diverse business with something that is sure to pique all interests.

The café/restaurant has a team of two chefs, who love to utilise seasonal and local produce in their menu. The restaurant’s food is well renowned with many couples opting to have their special day catered for in the purposebuilt function centre on site.

While waiting for your meal, you might fancy a walk down memory lane with a wander through the eclectic and wonderfully displayed antique store. Located at the front of the building, it is a must-see for collectors and enthusiasts.

However, if specialty foods are on your agenda, you can’t go past the provedore store. A huge variety of the most delicious delicacies are on offer. Olives, olive oil, jams and confectionery are just some of the delights to tempt your will.

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Of course, with the business also producing four craft beers at their on-site brewery, your resolve will need to be solid not to succumb to temptation somewhere.

As the name suggests, the Beekeeper’s Inn is in the business of bees. Operating 5000 hives scattered throughout NSW and Victoria, they are the largest apiary in the region, producing and packaging their Goldfields brand honey.

Supplying a natural blend of honey for the likes of Aldi and Harris Farm, they reserve their varietal honey for on-site sale only. With eight varieties to sample, adults enjoy the process of choosing their favourite, while the children are mesmerised by the live working bee display.

The success of the Beekeeper’s Inn certainly has not been by accident. The evident cohesiveness is attributable to a like-minded family, each giving it their all. Located at Vittoria, half way between Orange and Bathurst, the Beekeeper’s Inn is a must for your next adventure.

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Jasmin also conducts basic cooking classes for people with mild disabilities, to help them retain their independent living. The classes require a minimum of six participants and involve shopping in the fruit markets with course attendees. The following day the fresh ingredients are prepared for a meal, which is shared with everyone. Prices vary, depending on numbers and the menu.

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he Orange Region Farmers Market is one of the city’s success stories when it comes to promoting what the region has on offer.

Established in 2002, the first market attracted some 25 stallholders and a supportive crowd but has grown considerably, now boasting more than 60 regular stallholders.

The market is popular with both locals and visitors, no matter what the weather, as it showcases the district and brings the community together on a regular basis.

“It’s a great morning out and provides the opportunity to taste real food and to meet and support the local growers,” market manager Cath Thompson says.

There’s a wide variety of produce available, and popular with young and old is the stall selling live poultry, which includes a range of laying pullets and hens, ducks, geese and guinea fowl.

Each month you’ll find entertainment from local musicians who busk or students from the Orange Conservatorium. The Chef’s Table operates from 9.30am to 10.30am where you can meet local chefs, cooks and foodies. Pick up a recipe and something yummy to eat.

The market offers something for everyone and is held year round on the second Saturday of each month from 8.30am till 12.30pm in the Agricultural Pavilion at the Orange Showground (May to October) and at Northcourt, in the open space behind the Orange Regional Gallery (November through to April).

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1. Ross Smith, Walnut Grove, near Bathurst, cracks another nut.

2 . Trisha Parker with produce from Cabonne Country Honey.

3. Bobby Calton and Ruth Crompton, from Condobolin Oranges.

4. Marty Oliver, Borenore Brewhouse, with some of his fine ales.

5. Ashlea Pritchard, Racine Bakery, Orange, with fresh buns direct from the oven.

6. Chris Nicholls, Hills of Fire Flora, Manildra.

7. Annelise Brown, Lynne Schenscher and John Lai with their chemical-free vegetables from Cowra.

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9. Kristianne Ingeman, Abilene Grove, Borenore.

10. First-timer Lance Bonham with some egg-layers from Find and Seek Poultry Services, Bathurst, and market manager Cath Thompson, Orange.

11. David and Robin West with fresh apples from Killarney Orchard at Nashville.

12. Trinity Mattocks and Richard Dowling cook up a storm with their famous scrambled eggs with pancetta and Kasundi sauce.

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14. Linda Wilson, Mudgee, with Linda’s Original Sweet Chilli Relish.

15. Alison Tollemache, Orange, with her delicious Fudge by Alison.

16. Betty Stewart and Janet Treweek, Thornbrook Orchard, Nashdale.

17. Jon Shiner, Badlands Brewery, Orange, with his dangerously drinkable beer.

18. Brendan May, Trendy May Potatoes, Forest Reefs, near Orange.

19. Shirley Michalk, Ploughman’s Hill Olives, Parkes.

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t’s the pop of a perfectly cooked chilli-garlic prawn served with bright saffron dipping sauce. The gentle fizz of a sneaky Sly Fox ale. It’s the courtyard sun. It’s my friends and me laughing about nothing in particular. It’s about the great live music and the decades of ghosts who reside over the frivolity, if only to give their nod of approval. For years, this historic Orange icon has been a favoured community food and wine hub. It’s my Union Bank, and for some 40,000 other locals and tourists alike, it’s their Union Bank also.

Sitting in the Union Bank’s private dining room, once Kinross-Wolaroi’s old school kitchen, my imagination ignites. Few visual clues to this room’s past remain. The same could be said of all the past services that this site has played host to. You can sense the building’s history though.

Providing a snapshot into Orange’s rich and diverse history, the Union Bank has fed the masses in mind and body, and captivated the hearts of its community more so than any other local venue might wish to boast.

An esteemed food and wine destination since the late 1980s, this darkly glamorous wine bar was once the site of the town’s first bank, a police station, school of arts, The Queens College, private residences, a boarding house and the birthplace of Kinross-Wolaroi School. The building’s significance was recognised in 1987 when it became heritage listed.

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With a quiet confidence, owners Nick and Emma Bacon command their operation with consummate skill and flair. A restaurateur and sommelier in turn, the business of gustation is the couple’s province. As the current custodians of the town’s most momentous and iconic community building, they are awake to the responsibility that such an honour evokes.

“This building has 42,000 owners and they all live within five kilometres of here. We have the biggest group of stakeholders that I have ever had to deal with. This level of community involvement meant that we had to learn to take and give feedback, and we had to give a lot more thought to food and wine produce so to be as inclusive as possible,” Nick says.

The couple’s love of local produce and their allegiance to the district’s food and wine producers have proven to be a winning combination with their patrons. The share plates are visually enticing. The food wows with its amalgamation of good taste and a freshness and vibrancy derived from the proximity of its origin.

This coming year will see the addition of some exciting new branches to the Union Bank venue and brand. Union Fresh is scheduled for summer 2015 and will service Orange’s need for a fresh, healthy and fast sandwich and salad bar. In addition, the team busily anticipates the 2016 opening of Union Pizza, following the arrival of a specially accredited pizza oven from Naples, Italy.

Nick and Emma say that it is inspiring to work within a local culture that prescribes such a specific and high level of food and wine expectation.

It’s an extremely personal perspective. With the passing of their second year of custodianship, the couple have well and truly put their stamp on what locals and tourists have come to expect. It’s their willingness to exceed this expectation that will ultimately be their success. CWL Words: Catherine Player Images: David Rouse

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stablished in 1974, West Orange Motors is the oldest servicing dealership in country NSW, and the largest operational dealership west of the Blue Mountains.

Starting with just the Mercedes-Benz franchise and five staff, the business has grown to represent Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Skoda, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Hino and Fuso Trucks and Freightliner. There is also a large used vehicle division spread across two separate sites in town.

West Orange Motors employs more than 100 staff members across all divisions and the owners are proud to be a major provider of jobs for the thriving city of Orange and district.

With more than 500 new cars and 150 second-hand cars in stock, there is plenty to choose from for the discerning motorist.

These vehicles are all serviced in a new workshop with parts supplied by their well-established spare parts department, which recently picked up a certificate of excellence for National Mercede-Benz Trucks, Parts Manager of the Year.

“Our service facility is the largest outside of Sydney, capable of servicing more than 16,000 vehicles including heavy vehicles per year,” sales manager David Powell says.

West Orange Motors are also agents for Cummins, Eaton Transmissions, Detroit and Jost Turntables. The new state-of-the-art workshop is where all tyre fitting, aligning and balancing facilities are located, along with a new automatic car wash.

Today, the dealership is managed by a team of dynamic young managers and partners who all have strong ties within the community, carrying on the tradition of old-fashioned country service and hospitality.

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“Around here, a handshake is still a guarantee,” says David, who has teamed up with Sophie Maley in the Mercedes-Benz sales department.

The pair bring a young, enthusiastic dynamic to the brand in alignment with the new Mercedes-Benz range.

“It’s exciting to have such a broad range of models now coming through, which are affordable and appealing to all generations,” Sophie says.

West Orange Motors also supports local businesses, sporting clubs and charities. The car firm hosts a number golf days throughout the year and is the major sponsor of the Orange CYMS Rugby League Club.

David and Sophie would like to thank all of their existing customers and welcome new ones for good old-fashioned service and a smile. CWL Sales manager David Powell with marketing manager Sophie Maley.

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range girls Karen Sampson, Melanie Fenton and Kerryn Westgeest are an eclectic trio. On deciding to formalise and share their passion for unique new and salvaged wares, Eclectic was the obvious choice of title.

Dipping their toe first as market stallholders, the girls quickly realised that what they had to offer was bridging the gap between second-hand and new. The market responded positively and 18 months ago the door to Eclectic opened.

Deriving design characteristics and ideas from a broad range of sources, Eclectic is a treasure trove of representations from the past and present. With styling drawn from industrial, retro, modern and vintage influences, customers often feel the need to ask the not so obvious “Is this piece new or old?”. Completing many restoration projects themselves, the girls cleverly breathe life back into rare furniture items.

With half the store’s products sourced locally, and 20 per cent of these items made by locals, the store provides customers with an awareness of place. Learning more about each item, you quickly sense that the women have a deep commitment to community and retail ethics. This sentiment is equally reflected in the general affordability of the store’s wares.

The trio are also styling specialists. Offering a very personal consultancy service, the girls can assist in choosing the right paint colour, through to the restyle of a room or a complete house makeover. Whether your style is more about statement items or whether your character laughs in the face of design risk, the girls can easily facilitate the perfect styling to reflect the character of the individual.

Old soda boxes, leather pieces, vintage suitcases and trunks, cowhide, clothing and accessories, contemporary items including sideboards, lounges and accent chairs – the store’s list of goods is endless. Eclectic Orange invites us all to uphold the unique personality that lives within, one eclectic piece at a time. CWL Words: Catherine Player Images: Robert I Bruce

Opened in April 2014, eclectic Orange offers a unique shopping experience, inspired by one-off original pieces including furniture, homewares, clothing, accessories, collectables and more.

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fter 27 years of owning supermarkets, Ian Ashcroft, the eldest of five kids raised in Melbourne, is at the top of his game, winning just about every award in the business while caring for his staff and the community he has adopted.

Starting with Safeway as a 15-year-old boy, Ian was eventually offered a trainee-manager role. During his 13-year stint at Safeway, he studied accounting at Melbourne’s Swinburne University but was so keen to enter the workforce he decided to leave after one year.

At age 28, Ian visited Orange for the first time. He considered it a beautiful city and an excellent starting point for his soon-to-be burgeoning food empire. Starting in 1988, he bought the run-down Payless Supermarket in Peisely Street, which was rebranded to Tuckerbag IGA (in 1995) and then as a Supa IGA store (in 2000).

In the meantime he expanded at every opportunity, purchasing the Jewel Supermarket in Bathurst (which he ran for five years before selling in 2004).

He and his wife Rochelle then purchased the Supa IGA at Moss Vale (in late 2008) and a second Supa IGA (ex-Franklins) in Orange about two years ago.

Recently, in conjunction with son Ben and fiancée Mel, a further store was purchased in Dubbo, for the second generation of retailers in the family. His other son, Adam, works as a store manager in their original store in Peisley Street.

With four big stores to their name, the Ashcroft conglomeration today employs about 400 people, all of whom Ian knows by name. “Our team is our primary focus. You need a high standard in everything because the consumers expect it,” he says. “You must have a vision as to what you want to achieve and our aim has always been to provide an environment for our teams and individuals to succeed in, while offering a great ambience for our customers to shop.”

Ian and Rochelle feel privileged to be able to assist their great community and support Riding for the Disabled, the Orange Food Van (for people struggling to get meals), RSPCA, the Homeless Shelter, the Bowen Public School Breakfast Program and many others.

Rochelle loves helping people and plays a big role on the charity side.

At work she looks after the hugely important human resources segment of the business while Ian runs the operational side of things. They are a formidable team in business and equally happy in marriage.

Ian keeps fit playing golf and riding his bike but also enjoys working out at the gym or walking the streets with Rochelle and Mia, their muchloved mini Groodle.

But work is never far from his mind. “In this business you need a great technical understanding of how a supermarket works. You have to be good with numbers, excel in building your team and most of all be passionate,” he says.

“It took me 10 years to turn my first business around and it was a huge learning curve. Many times I questioned my sanity in buying the business.”

While there may have been moments of madness, it is fairly obvious Ian is ticking all the right boxes. In 2006 he won the Australian IGA Store of the Year award before collecting the prestigious international gong one year later – the culmination of 18 years of steady growth and hard work in the business.

Business and life partners Ian and Rochelle Ashcroft.

“Over the years we have won many IGA awards but the one we’re particularly proud of – outside the big one – is winning the best customer service/culture award nationally in all our three current stores.

No one has emulated this feat in Australia. Winning these awards really reflects the high calibre of our teams.”

He’s hard to define but Ian Ashcroft is obviously passionate, energetic, caring, analytical, has strong opinions and is a team player always looking into the crystal ball. He’s never happy standing still and performs best out of his comfort zone.

“I am on a constant quest for growth and don’t believe anybody should say they’ve made it until just before their last breath on this planet,” he says with a grin. “My goal in life is to ensure we are good people with high integrity. Hopefully we can provide our staff with a healthier work environment compared to others.”

With department and store managers firmly in place, the Ashcrofts see their role as setting the vision and acting as mentors for others.

“The supermarket industry has kept us firmly balanced in our life-core values. We deal with a hugely diverse group of people every day and do our best in caring for them all. Our five philosophies of life are health, integrity, relationships, growth and contribution needs.”

If you can focus on all these aspects, he says, you can be pretty well assured of a fulfilling and happy life. CWL ORANGE CWL 67

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udanese couple Niemat Darar and husband Fathi Shouma moved to Australia in 2004, hoping for a new life without violence. Like many newcomers, they arrived with few funds and no English – practically nothing but hope for a better life for their young family.

After three years living in Sydney, the family moved to Orange, to join a small community of about 40 Sudanese families.

Although most have now moved back to Sydney, there are still about 15 families remaining. They catch up on special occasions to discuss any difficulties and share their small triumphs.

Like most of them, Fathi came from a farming background but that all ended with internal wars decimating their centuries-old way of life. “They were very difficult times,” he says quietly over a cup of tea in the neatly arranged home he shares with his wife of 19 years and two of his three genetically blessed teenage children, Marcella and Nathan (eldest son Shouma recently moved back to Sydney to be closer to friends).

“We lost family, friends, brothers, even our home, and were forced to flee across the border from Sudan into Egypt.”

“We lost family, friends, brothers, even our home, and were forced to flee across the border from Sudan into Egypt,” Fathi says.

Marcella was born in Egypt but after nearly three years they made the huge decision to migrate to Australia.

While the children attend school, Fathi and Niemat work hard making ends meet. Fathi wakes up at 4.40am each day before driving to Bathurst to perform cleaning duties while Niemat enjoys her work at Supa IGA’s meat section. Only recently she has moved into the dairy and freezer departments.

When asked what they love about Orange, they look at each other and both giggle. “We moved here hoping to pick fruit,” Niemat says. “But we couldn’t find a job because we were unable to speak the local language.”

Over time the pair have slowly come to grips with their English but prefer to speak, at least while at home, in their native Nuba tongue. The kids can understand it but have grown more accustomed to English.

They concede that Orange has proved a wonderful spot to raise their basketballloving children. Before coming here, the family had never seen snow but now take the weather extremes with a grain of salt. CWL

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range Regional Conservatorium (ORC) has been dedicated to serving the Orange community for more than 15 years, bringing music, the arts and entertainment to children and adults alike, with now more than 1000 students attending and still growing.

The ORC hosts regular concerts, providing Orange with the opportunity to witness highcalibre visiting and local artists perform live.

The performers also engage with local students through workshops and masterclasses, giving them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from some of music’s greats, sometimes even one on one.

The ORC offers the same high-calibre teaching with recognised and accredited professional musicians offering their time and services to train children from as young as 18 months to senior citizens, in how to play instruments, sing, play in an ensemble and perform live on stage. The ORC also collaborates with local organisations and community groups such as Bloomfield and CareWest, providing entertainment for the elderly and disadvantaged in the local community.

“We try to get involved in the community as much as we can,” ORC music director Donna Riles says. “We aren’t just about teaching people how to play music but also bringing that music to others to enjoy.

“Our staff are highly trained, enthusiastic teachers and performers who are keen to share their love of music with others.”

The ORC also provides scholarships and subsidies for those students unable to pay

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full price, ensuring that all members of the community are welcome and have access to their range of musical services. It is the biggest music resource centre in Orange and surrounding districts, and there are plans to expand and improve the level of services and opportunities provided to students in the coming years. The Conservatorium is currently training new staff to take on teaching roles, looking for more famous artists to come and perform and more musical talent from within the community to join their ranks.

Donna Riles is eager to see more people from the Orange region get involved with the Conservatorium, whether they are just starting out on their musical journey or have previous experience.

“We encourage all members of the community, young and old, experienced or not, who have a love of music to come along and see what the Conservatorium has to offer,” she says.

“The Conservatorium is for everyone, for all of Orange, and we endeavour to be a musical resource that anyone can use.”

The ORC offers teaching for a range of different musical instruments from the trombone to guitar, piano or even bagpipes, and features more than 20 ensembles and choirs for a range of different age groups and skill levels.

If you would like to learn more about the Orange Regional Conservatorium you can visit www.orangecon.org.au for information on upcoming events, tuition and ensembles, bios on their staff and ticket prices. You can also contact the office during business hours on (02) 6361 7974. CWL

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here is a perfectionist in Orange who spends weeks, sometimes months, slaving over one of his timber masterpieces. It looks like a fiddle but Peter Reid will politely inform you the correct term is a violin. As one of only about 50 private violin makers in the country, he knows his instruments inside out – after all, he makes them!

Although he makes them, he has no intention of playing them. That is reserved for wife Francine, who plays violin in the Bathurst Chamber Orchestra, and eldest granddaughter, Sophia, who plays a 1/16 violin – both instruments lovingly made by Peter (or Opa). It’s a musical family, with Peter “loosely” playing the viola, but far more accomplished on the bagpipes and guitar.

Peter’s decision to set up a violin business was helped by the realisation there were untold numbers of students and highly talented professionals scattered throughout the Central West. At the same time, however, there was no one making hand-crafted instruments for them.

With great encouragement from Francine, local schools and conservatoriums, this quietly determined man is today keeping an age-old tradition alive. It’s a job that very few have the patience, skill or discipline to master.

Peter was first introduced to violin-making in 1988. “I had the great fortune of meeting an elderly Czech man whose house I was doing some building work on,” he says. “During work I played tapes of my favourite composers, particularly Mozart and Strauss. He thought it was odd that I would like such music and even said ‘You Australians do not like this type of music’ to which I replied ‘Well this one does’.

“This led to discussions over the course of a few weeks on the value of classical and baroque music to the individual, as well as to the wider community. During one of these discussions he stated, ‘The violin is the queen of all instruments and the violoncello is the king’.

I have never forgotten the passion in which he said that and agree with him to this day.

“I had the good fortune to be with this great sage until 1991 when our young family moved to Bathurst. We were in a new town and relatively unknown. It was an opportunity to begin something new.” Peter first began investigating the needs of the area in terms of instrument repairs, and the jobs slowly trickled in.

In 2001, their sons were accepted into Kinross Wolaroi School, prompting another move, this time to Orange. Peter felt the time was right to start making his own instruments, and in 2007, after considerable research, he finally made his move. “I got out some old timber, made a template from an old instrument I liked and got down to it,” he says.

Fast-forward to 2011 and the Reids welcomed Sophia, their first grandchild, into the world. The family changed their business name to Sophia’s Strings, and Peter continues making instruments in the bowed family – namely violins, violas, violoncellos and double basses.

All are beautifully hand-crafted, using only the finest materials like European Spruce and German Maple, sourced from sawmill suppliers in Germany. Then there are the Australian native timbers of superb tonal quality like Tasmanian Blackwood, King William and Celery Top Pines, the latter being sourced from Tasmania.

With his instruments spread throughout NSW and the ACT, word has truly got out and Peter now undertakes repairs and reconstructions from all points of the compass. So far he has constructed 40 instruments, including violins, violas, cellos and one double bass.

The string quartet set (two violins, a viola and a violoncello), were all crafted from extremely rare native timbers. The four belly plates came from a 1000-year-old King William Pine tree. This tree was killed in a bush fire in 1890 and brought out of the forest in the mid 1950s.

Put into perspective, Charlemagne was the King of the Franks when this tree was a baby. It has now been brought back to life as stringed instruments with the opportunity to provide musical pleasure to many.

The backs, necks and sides were constructed from two 500-year-old Tasmanian Blackwood trees. Through careful selection and carving, the grain and properties of these magnificent timbers are highlighted. Finished with Jarrah fingerboards and Rosewood fittings, the instruments are a blend of hardwoods and softwoods, providing not only a unique visual display, but also a large, dynamic and rich quality of sound.

“I got out some old timber, made a template from an old instrument I liked and got down to it.”

Peter says it was always his and Francine’s desire that these instruments remained in Australia, if not the Central West. Mitchell Conservatorium has requested custodianship and is presently in the process of raising funds to purchase them from Sophia’s Strings. Any benefactor who wishes to contribute to their purchase may contact Graham Sattler (Mitchell Conservatorium Executive Director) on 0412 507 597.

It’s definitely all happening in the Reid household. Peter’s aim is to further expand the business while promoting traditional craftsmanship and music education. They have approved plans for home extensions that will include new workshops, as well as music-learning studios and a chamber music venue.

“We have actively encouraged musical and hand skills within our own family and now have grandchildren learning to play our instruments,” Peter says with a proud smile. “At peak work times, our eldest son, Peter, assists in the workshop and we hope that he might one day join the business full-time.”

Peter feels a very close affinity with all the instruments he makes and knows that no two will ever be the same. They are all unique pieces.

“Each instrument we make teaches us something new. We are fortunate to be involved in a great industry that has stood the test of time,” Peter says. “This is our way of entering a page into that story.” CWL

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yle and Holly Manning met at a music rehearsal on a terrace house roof in 1994. Since then they’ve been involved in hundreds of creative events, thankfully all in safe locations closer to the ground.

With a degree in Theatre/Media and Organisational Communication, Glen Innes-born Holly enjoyed a six-year career in Sydney public relations working on accounts such as Bombay Sapphire Gin, LEGO, Levi Strauss, McDonald’s, Bundaberg Rum, Nescafe and Moooving Art.

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the Central West Meanwhile, Kyle built his career as a photojournalist, musician (specialising in piano and bass guitar), circus music director and Melbourne theatre performer, returning to Sydney occasionally to perform with Holly in the energetic funk band Groovus and later their country band, Saddle Rash.

Kyle and Holly are natural born entertainers, having recorded an EP in Nashville in 2013. Some of their favourite gigs have been at the Bathurst 1000 Street Parade and Tamworth Country Music Festival.

They also played at the Sydney and Canberra Stadium ARU Super 12 and Rugby World Cup games before returning to the Central West.

In Orange, Holly spent a decade developing her writing skills as CSU media officer while running Wholestar PR, and Kyle became sales focused, working for brands including Wolf Blass, Diageo and local winery Printhie. When Holly was offered the position of CEO at Mudgee Tourism, the couple and their young boys, Henry, 10, and William, 8, jumped at the chance.

During their time in Mudgee, they bought a wine bar (Roth’s Wine bar), established an arts group (Mudgee Underground) and continued their burgeoning PR and event business.

Now firmly ensconced in Orange, the couple have joined forces to establish Manning PR and Events, with a mission to encourage and foster more creativity and business development throughout the city and beyond.

“With our combined experience, we love promoting our region and the leading businesses that drive the economy,” Holly says.

“These days we’re all about memorable marketing and creative campaigns but look out when we feel the urge to make music!”

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In the meantime, Kyle, a Bathurst lad (whose grandfather, John Manning, ran the local swimming pool for decades and was recently inducted as one of the town’s 200 living legends) has just secured the first regional TEDx Event in Orange, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers speak on relevant community and global issues.

Next time you see this dynamic pair on stage or at some strategic meeting, be ready to expect the unexpected. The Mannings are back in town! CWL

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alf Swiss and with strong French influences, Roxy Joerg smiles as she announces: “It was either this or be a television chef.” With her youthful glow, energy and believable international food knowledge, it isn’t hard to imagine that both were possibilities.

A seasoned traveller, Roxy describes the perfect French styling that she has translated seamlessly into her new and on-trend business. The setting is crisp, smooth, light and dark and this is again reflected in the cafés hero ingredient: Swiss chocolate.

The menu reads as a celebration of everyone’s favourite food group.

Chocolate drinks, chocolate cakes, chocolate desserts – the list is exciting and extensive. Ask Roxy what her favourite treat is and her excitement cannot be contained. Roxy’s signature indulgence is her Swiss Chocolate Fondue. A choice of silky warm chocolates, served with strawberry, banana and cookies for dipping. Popular among young and old, the fondue does not discriminate, and it has fast become an event at this chocolate destination.

Frittatas, rissoles and quiches are favourite lunch-time options, and gluten-free alternatives are available. As patrons dine to the sounds of a French quartet, a slightly open door reveals a glimpse into Roxy’s past.

Formerly a children’s party organiser, Roxy needed to incorporate her love of children’s entertainment into her business. The party room is an explosion of children’s fantasy. Cupcake decorating and face-painting are just two of the exciting activities on offer.

Never before has the Central West been so dopamine filled. Chateau Du Chocolat is now the new drug of choice and this trendy little café is luring the chocolate addicts in droves. CWL Words: Catherine Player Images: Robert I Bruce

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ohn Davis Motors is a locally owned and operated Mazda, Suzuki, Volvo and now Renault dealership in Orange. The thriving business opened its doors as a used-car dealer in 1983 and has continued to grow over the past 32 years on the back of the family way of doing business and a reputation of customer service that is second to none.

“The results of our marketing over the past two years have been remarkable. If you can’t come to us we will come to you,” sales manager Anthony Simmons says. “Volvo has a great future in our region. With record sales and ever increasing servicing and spare parts customers, we are well placed to continue this growth well into the future.”

John and Kay Davis started the business as a small used-car operation and have never looked back. Today the business employs 30 local staff and supports numerous charities, sporting teams and community events, including Orange and Forbes Relay for Life, Cancer Care West Lodge and Millamolong Polo Carnival.

The latest model, the New Volvo XC90, is an example of Volvo’s future, showcasing safety, performance, luxury and fuel economy and is sure to be a winner in the seven-seater luxury AWD class.

“Our ‘no gimmicks, just great deals’ approach has meant we are now the biggest selling Mazda and Volvo dealer west of Sydney,” John says. “With over 100 quality used cars in stock we can get you the right car at the right price. Call our friendly and professional team today and let us show you how you should be treated.”

On offer is a great range of vans, including the Renault Trafic, the largest selling van in Europe and fast becoming popular in Australia. Manager Paul Burcher expects huge sales growth in the Renault van market over the coming months.

Volvo is one of the fastest growing luxury car brands in the Central West and John Davis Volvo’s market area covers everywhere from Lithgow to Bourke and Tamworth to Wagga Wagga.

John Davis Renault is the newest chapter of John Davis Motors franchises, with a new million-dollar showroom for sales, service and parts.

Due to their popularity they have been hard to supply but John Davis Renault has now secured more than 20 units arriving by Christmas. With enormous growth potential, the Renault brand is expanding in Australia, with a full range of passenger vehicles including sedans, hatches, wagons, SUVs with fantastic quality and warranty to back them up.

The Renault range has also won many awards – the Clio taking out Australia’s Best Light Car 2013 and 2014 and the commercials being the highest selling European built commercials over the past 17 years. CWL

Clockwise from left: The Renault distributorship is the newest chapter in John Davis Motors; John Davis stands proudly next to the new Volvo XC90; John Davis dealer principal Ben Davis with the 2015 Regional Winner, Excellence in Business and Regional Business of the Year awards; Volvo brand manager Anthony Simmons with his 2014 award for National Dealer of the Year.

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rowe Horwath Orange has been providing accounting services to the local community for more than 70 years.

Formerly known as Todd & Niven, the firm joined the WHK Group in 2007 and rebranded to Crowe Horwath in 2013.

In addition to accounting, the team provides a full suite of services to local clients including business, financial, audit, superannuation, estate planning and specialist tax advice.

Leading the team are Gary Holway, John Thompson and Ivan Cunial. All three associate principals are based in Orange and travel frequently to see clients in the surrounding region, including Molong, Cowra, Canowindra and Wellington.

With more than 20 years’ experience, John predominantly assists professional services and business clients towards achieving their financial and business goals. He is currently assisting with some project work for a large agricultural government department, based in Orange.

John is a registered auditor and audits a number of educational and not-for-profit organisations in the community services sector in Orange.

Gary commenced with Crowe Horwath in 2003 in a cadetship. His expertise covers clients in the professional services, transport, property and construction industries. Gary has been instrumental in leading the Crowe Horwath teams across the Central West region with his cloud accounting expertise. He has assisted a large number of business owners to migrate to a cloud platform, which has saved them a large amount of time, resources and money.

Serving an even longer period with the firm, Ivan commenced with Crowe Horwath in 1980. Ivan focuses on helping his clients to protect their cash flow and improve their business profitability.

He has a comprehensive understanding about the local business environment in Orange and has assisted individual and business clients to overcome many challenges over the years.

In addition to ensuring that people have the correct business structure and a strategic and succession plan in place, the team works with clients to develop financial investment plans, superannuation investment strategies and ensure they have adequate insurance cover.

They also are committed to supporting the Orange community and work closely to support Ronald McDonald House, the Salvation Army, Wangarang Industries and a number of local schools. CWL For more information, call the team on (02) 6361 5200 or visit www.crowehorwath.com.au.

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SEEING THE LIGHT

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hotography was always Robert Bruce’s hobby and a great passion from his early days living on “Adair” just west of Orange.

In 1983 he enjoyed a visit from his cousin, James Cowan, who was writing a book The River People, about a journey along the Lachlan River.

“This visit proved a pivotal turning point, as James was accompanied by photographer Colin Beard, who introduced me to the fascinating world of professional photography,” Robert says. “His bag of cameras and lenses were mine to play with for a few days, and I was hooked!”

In 1984 Robert moved with wife Anne and their four children into Orange. Over the years Robert began to develop his hobby into a profession, with advice and support from Colin, by then a lecturer in photography at the Sydney College of the Arts.

A contact within the Sydney Film Festival resulted in him working as their photographer for 12 years, covering the film festival in June each year. Similarly he worked with the Australian Golf Union for many years, documenting the Australian Open in Melbourne and Sydney for their archives, which was great photojournalistic experience. > ORANGE CWL 79

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His rural background found him exclusive work for a Sydney rural property agent, photographing properties for sale in NSW, Queensland, and even down as far as King Island in Bass Strait (which continues to this day).

In 1987, the Orange Regional Gallery director Peter O’Neill asked him to be a guide for famous Australian photographer Max Dupain, who impressed on Robert the value and importance of light. “He would say, ‘See how the light welcomes you – it is the vital statistic of photography’. It was indeed his major stimulus and soon became mine.

I was so lucky to have had such an accomplished mentor at that time.”

A trip to South Africa with Anne in 2008 was perhaps one of his most memorable photographic experiences. Travelling up to Botswana and into the Okavango Delta, he spent nine days in three camps out in the vast wet delta region.

“I went out with a guide early every day to capture images of the amazing assortment of animals living there, in and out of the water, lions, hippos, elephants, zebras, leopards as well as the most diverse and wonderfully colourful bird life I have ever seen.”

Over the years more than 600 weddings, numerous family portraits and commercial work have kept him busy working with film and then digital cameras.

“I have embraced digital imaging, albeit from a film background,” Robert says. “The valuable experience of working with film was understanding the process of exposure. How to use the camera to get the best and most printable negative, which in turn would produce in my case, the best colour or black and white print.

Photography is a very rewarding profession, and now as I am doing less work, my hobby is still there, so the thrill of each new assignment is fresh and exciting.

“Today the digital phone/camera has made everyone an instant photographer, but the photographic process still remains a mystery to most.”

Earlier this year his two digital cameras were overhauled at Canon and he was informed that they had taken just over one million images!

“At a wedding I attended last year, there were a few cameras, but most of the guests were using their mobile phones to capture the moment. They would no doubt Facebook them to friends instantly!

The bride’s professional photos would no doubt be swamped in a sea of guests' images,” he says.

“It may be that in time the professional photographer will have an ever-shrinking market for his work. Sadly, newspapers around the world are putting off their professional photographers, and using outside networks to capture and illustrate their stories.”

Robert says that patience and anticipation are qualities that are most important to any photographer, ensuring the “magic moment” is realised and captured. These skills, he adds, are developed over time, with years of experience to perfect the craft.

Robert’s most recent project was to photograph the amazing Hardman stained glass windows in St Joseph’s Church, Orange, some sent out from Birmingham in 1873. A book will soon follow.

“Photography is a very rewarding profession, and now as I am doing less work, my hobby is still there, so the thrill of each new assignment is fresh and exciting,” he says with an almost youthful smile that belies his advancing years. CWL Previous pages, clockwise from top left: Wandoona Valley; Noisy Miner; Holy Trinity, Orange; Okavango Leopard; The Babysitter.

This page, clockwise from top: Robert at “Adair” in 1942; Hardman windows; Cate Blanchett; Robert and Anne Bruce at home.

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Going the extra mile

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ontinuous improvement, also known as the Kaizen concept, is a well-known pillar of business strategy. Simply Nile Café owner Frank Mohun lives by the practice but prefers to think of it as the execution of humility. “You can’t afford to think that you are at the top of your game. You are only as good as the last dish you prepare,” Frank says.

“It is this commitment to quality that sees the café’s reputation growing in the region.”

Frank, with some 30 years in the hospitality industry, is constantly looking for new ways to please his patrons. Purchasing the business 18 months ago with wife Kathryn, the couple’s shared food and business ethos has seen them build their operation with purpose and direction.

Coming off the land, Kathryn is well versed in the craft of baking. Her dessert repertoire reads as if taken from Grandmother’s hand-written cookbook.

Employing her skill with great care, Kathryn’s freshly baked cakes and the café’s good coffee, are a much-anticipated indulgence.

As part of their Kaizen approach, the Simply Nile team have introduced restaurant night on Friday evenings as a further addition to their daily operations. Enjoying the combination of great live music and a quality menu designed by international chef Michael Apps, the patrons are willingly seduced. The emotional content that such an experience delivers makes these nights a great success.

Situated in East Orange, Simply Nile is very much a focal part of an active and responsive community. East Orange Public School allows Frank and Kathryn to use any produce that they grow in their vegetable garden, and Frank and Kathryn sponsor the school’s reading program in return. Using quality ingredients, local produce, and becoming inventive with the ingredients that friendly customers donate, Frank and Kathryn are certainly kicking some massive goals, one small improvement at a time. CWL Words: Catherine Player Images: Robert I Bruce

Above: Simply Nile Café owners Catherine and Frank Mohun, and chef Michael Apps.

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n 1886, Danish jeweller and watchmaker Henry Hansen opened his shop in Summer Street, on a site next to the Orange Post Office. His son Frederick was to be the first in a long line of Hansen optometrists, conducting his first eye examination in 1907.

Although much has changed at Hansen Optometrists since those early days – including the final shift to new modern premises a block up the road – one thing that hasn’t changed is the proud Hansen family name.

Currently there are five members of the family involved with the business, four of whom are optometrists: brothers Nick and Sean, cousin Mark and nephew Jake. Bernadette Collins (nee Hansen) is the office manager and optical dispenser, along with nine enthusiastic support staff.

Nick and Sean were born to be optometrists, just like their father Lel, who ran the practice with his brother Bob (Mark’s father) from the late 1940s through to the late 1980s. Lel and wife Bernadette had 10 children and of those, six went on to work in the family business (Mary, Jeannie and Robert were all optical dispensers at one time).

The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art optical technology and holds the largest collection of optical and sunglass frames in the Central West. It’s also the first optometry practice in Australia to use smart phone technology, providing users with access to ongoing eye care support at a click on their mobile device (the app is called hansenoptom.com).

Hansen Optometrists has flourished for nearly 130 years due to their ability to embrace change and innovation in their profession. They believe their ability to adapt to ever-changing trends enables them to provide their patients with the best eye care possible.

“Hansen Optometrists may have its roots steeped in history, but when it comes to delivering eye care it is definitely operating at the forefront of Australian optometry,” Nick says. “We are proud to be local, Australianowned and still bringing the best possible eye care to people of Orange and the Central West.”

They have grown from a family jeweller and optical store to one of the largest single location optometric practices in Australia. For more than 100 years the Hansen family has been the guiding light when it comes to looking after the eyesight of Orange locals. CWL

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Above: Keeping it in the family – Jake, Sean, Bernadette, Mark and Nick in Nick’s workspace; a 1927 family snap of the first three generations of optometrists: Henry Hansen and son Fred with his own son Robert; Lel and Bob Hansen in 1944; some of the friendly Hansen staff include Jan, Rebecca, Jane, Sandra, Bernadette, Faith and Tilly.

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hen it comes to finances, many of us simply don’t have the skills to cope and that’s when financial whizz Darren Tindall, from PWM Advice, comes to the fore.

“We take out the not-so-fun financial stuff, so you can enjoy life and live it to the fullest,” he says. “We believe life should be full of family, fun and good times. What our team aspires to do is free up stressful time managing your budget, superannuation and insurances.”

The award-winning Orange-based company, which was established 18 months ago, can help you grow your small business by providing professional advice in a straightforward manner without all the usual confusing jargon.

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“Our services are designed to grow your wealth and protect the things that matter,” he says, which explains the company’s name – PWM – protect what matters. “We look at your unique requirements and the life you enjoy and then tailor a protection plan to help maintain it. The big trap for most people is inadequate protection, whether it is super, insurance or the running of their business.

“For instance, if you are hurt or injured, how do you intend to pay your mortgage without some form of protection? It is amazing for us to meet so many hard-working individuals who are not covered in the case of something untoward happening to them.”

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A country practice HE IS INSPIRED BY ALEXANDER THE GREAT, DR FRED HOLLOWS AND DR IAN SPENCER AND THERE IS A LITTLE BIT OF ALL OF THEM IN CENTRAL WEST MEDICO NATHAN ZHOU.

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“M

y work is my life,” the good doctor admits from the comfort of his contemporary new townhouse in Orange. This quirky country quack was born in Beijing, China’s capital and one of the most populous cities in the world. From an early age he thought he might make a good scientist.

At school he was naturally gifted in maths and chemistry but his parents were determined to see their only son become a doctor.

“It was an expectation and in our culture we listen to our parents,” he tells me. The youngster studied hard to gain entry into university.

“In Beijing you had to be in the top .05 per cent of say 200,000 students from all over the country who aspired to get into medicine. Competition was rife. In contrast, over here perhaps the top one per cent of say 20,000 make the cut.”

In the country I can spend more time with patients and offer more comprehensive care.

After one year of undertaking his medical studies in China, Nathan made the gut-wrenching decision to leave his girlfriend and abandon his studies in order to join his family, who were emigrating to Australia.

“Both my parents came from capitalistic backgrounds and believed the opportunities for me and my sister were limited by the Communist regime,” he explains over a chilled glass of wine.

With a little prompting, Nathan reveals a little of the regime that impacted so much on his family.

By now, Nathan felt like a fully fledged Aussie – and even married one!

Although since divorced, the union produced two adorable children, Julian, 11 and Sasha, 9, whom he visits each fortnight while attending clinics in Dubbo.

“From the age of two to seven, they took my dad, an engineer, away from his successful business and forced him to dig trenches. I was lucky to see him once a year.”

The kids and his aged parents, still in Sydney, all remain close to his heart, along with his beloved Liverpool soccer club and great mates like Wellington publicans Peter and Shaney Lewsam.

Despite this, Nathan was initially reluctant to leave China. “I had a good life and didn’t really want to start all over. In retrospect, it was the best thing I ever did. Chinese values dictate that you have to be obedient to your parents. In the end, there was no question of our family being split up.”

The trio have invested in several racehorses and enjoy many fine days at the track on rare days off. “We’ve had a few wins, including one at Canterbury,” Nathan says with a big grin. “Pete stuck with it but at the last race at Wyong today, his horse came an honourable last!”

Much to his anguish, the Australian medical board couldn’t accept his Chinese qualifications and young Nathan was forced to return to school if he wanted to keep his dream alive.

TO THE RESCUE

It was a big ask, but returning to the classroom provided a tremendous opportunity to learn English while acclimatising to the Australian way of life. Through dogged persistence and family support, Nathan finished his HSC and, much to his relief, was accepted into the medical faculty at Sydney University in 1987.

During his six years of study, Nathan, like most students, survived on part-time work. For four years he was a parcel dock attendant at David Jones but was willing to try anything, even acting!

SBS was making a short film on Tiananmen Square and Nathan thought his Chinese heritage and outgoing personality would make him the perfect candidate for a role.

“My movie career was cut short when the director came over to me and said ‘go away, too tall, too tall’,” he laughs (for the record, Nathan is six foot).

Hollywood may never have beckoned but the rural countryside did.

Dr Zhou has now been a popular and down-to-earth general practitioner since 2002. Although raised in one of the world’s biggest cities he was always drawn to the country. “When I first came to the bush there was an acute doctor shortage,” he says.

The first few years in Tamworth were very busy and Nathan was in danger of burn-out. After a stint in Wellington, Nathan moved to Dubbo, where for the first time he wasn’t on call 24 hours a day for his patients.

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The country needs doctors and fortunately Nathan’s heart is in the country.

Now firmly ensconced in Orange, he is only on call one weekend every two months, leaving more time for professional development, attending courses and doing the same work as Dr Spencer – a GP registrar supervisor.

While he loves living in Orange, Nathan now dreams of living on a farm, growing his own grapes and perhaps even breeding a racehorse.

That doesn’t mean he is growing tired of medicine.

“You never stop and I will never retire. I like the human contact too much. In the country I can spend more time with patients and offer more comprehensive care. I like chatting to my patients about their family matters, which is an important part of the art of general practice.

“As a family doctor you have to be involved in their family affairs. You want to be a doctor but you also let them know you are a friend and really care.”

It’s been a long, arduous journey making it this far but Dr Nathan Zhou is adamant that his talents and happiness in life are all interrelated.

“I believe charity starts at home. While others go to Africa or Asia to help those in need, I believe my calling was to help people in the country, where there was such a shortage of doctors.”

Residents of the Central West are certainly glad that Dr Zhou loves the country life and has decided to settle down, for a while at least, in regional Australia. CWL

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denominations in the cemetery,” Deidre says.

“You would have the Catholics, Anglicans and Protestants all in their own sections. These days most cemeteries are non denominational, meaning that cemeteries are now evenly filled.”

FOND FAREWELLS

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hen our time has come, it’s time for a decent farewell. But how have we planned for our final reckoning?

Although we try to pack everything into “living”, truth is, many of us haven’t bothered thinking about our own inevitable passing until it’s too late, making it even harder for grieving relatives.

The funeral business has changed, particularly over the past few years, with as many as 60 per cent of the deceased being cremated, allowing the ashes of loved ones to be placed either next to family graves or scattered privately at a meaningful location.

“Funerals are sad occasions for everybody, regardless of the age of the deceased,” explains Deidre Penhall, who, along with husband Norman, runs the highly respected Norman J. Penhall Funerals, in Orange.

“Accidents, babies and children’s deaths are always hard to cope with. These days, we are finding it especially difficult dealing with people we’ve known all our lives – it becomes rather personal. That’s when our professional training and standards kick in.”

Deidre says you can never get used to funerals, even after five decades in the business. “You must have empathy to get through this job and to understand what the bereaved are feeling,” she says.

“We’ve had some very large funerals in Orange and one of the biggest was for the beautiful young school teacher recently murdered in Griffith, with thousands turning up to pay their respects.”

Deidre suggests it was a “calling” that resulted in a long career in the funeral business. “I don’t know, I just wanted to help people,” she says.

It was back in 1960 that she and Norman bought out the old Keith Baker & Co and Ophir Funerals to create Norman J. Penhall Funerals.

The purpose-built funeral home was erected at this stage but completely refurbished in 2005. It’s still a family-run business, with their daughter Susan, a seventh-generation local, and four local-born, highly trained staff.

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Another change has seen people planning their own funerals so their families know of their specific requirements, including music, flowers and type of service. Many families prepare a PowerPoint presentation of their loved ones’ life, complete with their favourite songs and photos depicting their time on earth. “My best advice is to prepare for your funeral before your time comes, which helps greatly to alleviate the stress of family members,” Deidre says. “All too often, people pass without any prior instructions, causing even more worry. Please talk to all family members, regardless of age, about how they’d like to be sent off to their final resting place.”

“Funerals are sad occasions for everybody, regardless of the age of the deceased.”

To deal with cremations and burials in Orange and the surrounding districts, give Norman J. Penhall Funerals a call. They are proud members of the Australian Funeral Directors Association and have all the required skills and experience to help you navigate through the saddest of times. CWL

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Quality FIRST I

f you are considering building a new home there are three major factors to consider: design and inclusions; a genuine price that is truly fixed; and the quality and co-ordination of the build itself.

Bellriver Homes certainly ticks all the boxes and offers a fixed price, even if they hit rock.

They deliver on their promise and their reputation for designing cutting-edge homes is second to none.

With 22 years at the helm of Bellriver Homes, David Sandeman (pictured above) has become a pivotal force in designing and building his signature homes throughout Sydney and regional New South Wales.

“I am particularly interested in exceeding our customers’ expectations, with a stressfree approach to what is generally a stressful experience,” David says.

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“I am particularly interested in exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

“We have built our business largely from referrals from satisfied customers. We are embracing changes in architecture in the housing market, which involves new concepts like central courtyards. While open-plan design has been with us for several years, we are further developing the concept to allow greater freedom while incorporating private areas for parents.

“To this end, we have just released a brandnew range by a selection of the best architects in the industry. We have been very fortunate to have some of these architects partner with us on this exciting new project, as many of them specialise in custom high-end work and don't normally offer services in this marketplace.

“Our new range showcases modern architecture and facades, pavilion designs built around courtyards and extra generational designs incorporating teenage or grandparent retreats, with separate bathroom and kitchen facilities.

“Even the simplest designs are quirky and full of interesting and practical features, including huge walk-in pantries, walk-in linen stores and living areas flowing to the outdoors through stacker doors.”

All Bellriver homes are specified to a much higher level of inclusions than offered by most builders.

David is a perfectionist about the quality of the buildings from the ground level up and this is seen in his dedication to client care throughout the entire building process and beyond. CWL

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itchen Concepts Orange, owned and operated by Andrew and Elizabeth Xuereb, is the first distributorship of the rapidly expanding Dubbo business Kitchen & Renovation Concepts.

The couple moved to Orange to start their new business, and while relatively new to the town, the pair are keen and motivated. “We strongly believe in customer satisfaction and quality work, no matter how big or small the job. We are extremely pleased with the response we’ve had since our opening in May 2015 and hope to continue growing our business further,” Elizabeth says.

“We do kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, renovations, floating floors, office fit-outs and commercial work as well as sell appliances,” Andrew says. “We are your one-stop renovation store! If we are unable to provide a service, we can organise other trades so that the job can be completed on time and as smoothly as possible.”

The Xuerebs are enjoying living in Orange and now consider the city home. “We love the attractions, including the Botanic Gardens, cafes, wineries and the great schools. We also enjoyed seeing the snow fall in winter – it almost feels like Christmas at our place when it snows!”

With four children, Jacob (13), Kayla (11), Ella (8) and Joshua (4), all of whom are now attending local schools, life is very busy. With her strong background in business, Elizabeth doesn’t get much time to pursue her hobby of making candles, melts, tea lights and reed diffusers, which she has sold at local markets for three years.

Andrew has worked as a joiner since leaving school, beginning his apprenticeship in Wellington and completing it in Sydney. He was then employed in Sydney for a further eight years where some of his joinery work was undertaken at the Maritime Museum, Country Link, Credit Union Bank and St Joseph’s College.

The pair then purchased a property near Dubbo and while working on the farm together, Andrew continued his renovation and joinery work in the Central West.

Andrew and Elizabeth were keen to continue their association with Kitchen & Renovation Concepts (where Andrew worked) by opening the new Orange store, to share the innovative products and great service offered by the Dubbo business.

The new business is supplied with its cabinetry from Dubbo, where it is produced in-house with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Started by Abraham Damen in 2010, Kitchen & Renovation Concepts now has a team of 21 with plans to further expand its operations locally as well as opening further distributorships in other large regional centres.

Andrew and Elizabeth look forward to welcoming customers to their brand-new showroom in Dalton Street, featuring many innovative products, and are ready to help clients with all their kitchen and joinery requirements. CWL Above: Abraham Damen, Dubbo, with Elizabeth and Andrew Xuereb, their son Joshua and employee Scott Cameron in the new Orange showroom.

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ohn Hanna has been selling tiles in the Central West for more than two decades, having started wholesaling tiles in Sydney 27 years ago. He established the Orange Tile House (OTH) in late 2006 and hasn’t looked back.

After moving to Orange, John met his wife Jenny and they now have two beautiful daughters Isabella, 11, and Gian, 8.

OTH supplies to major buildings in Orange and surrounding areas and also deals with several bathroom renovators.

The business prides itself on offering a huge range of exclusive tiles from Europe and South America along with a massive range of Australian-made digital print tiles. OTH also displays a great selection of European and Australian-made tapware and vanities.

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John bought a Solomons Flooring franchise in 2014. OTH and Solomons now have all your flooring needs covered. Solomons is part of the largest buying group for carpet in Australia.

Ranges include carpet, timber, bamboo as well as vinyl in sheet, tile or timber plank.

When not selling tiles or flooring, you’ll probably find John enjoying some quiet time with his family – if he hasn’t been able to sneak away for a quick game of golf at Duntryleague, that is. CWL Tim White, owner John Hanna and Belinda McGrath are ready to make all your tiling dreams come true.

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Plants and paraphernalia

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here’s much more than plants on offer when you visit Thomson’s Garden Centre in McLachlan Street, Orange. When it comes to outdoor space, think gorgeous teak Balinese day beds, ceramic pots, sandstone urns, metal wall art and the fibreglass animals that Thomson’s has become renowned for.

The garden centre has a rich history of selling all manner of garden supplies to keen gardeners throughout the Central West for more than 50 years. During this time it has grown to be a leader in its field, supplying unbeatable prices on a massive product range.

Encompassing an acre in the heart of Orange, Thomson’s has thousands of trees and roses arriving on a regular basis, ready for those with a green thumb to get digging in their patch, now that the season has warmed up. With qualified horticulturists on the premises every day, customers can be assured of friendly service.

The business is well known for its extensive selection of water features, large and small, which add a dramatic touch to any outdoor space. And there’s the plethora of garden accessories such as pots, statues, metal garden arches and smaller garden-lover gift ideas like books, gumboots, gloves, tools and garden furniture that fills the spacious gift shop.

For those living out of town, there is Pots Wholesale Direct, a website where customers can buy quality wholesale garden pots at up to 40 per cent off competitors’ prices.

“We are one of Australia’s largest importers, dealing with over 10 factories globally and shipping them direct to you,” centre director Matt O’Malley says. “We offer huge savings by cutting out the middle man and reducing expensive store overheads.”

Matt says there are more than 10,000 pots and 100 water features in his massive warehouse, enabling them to supply even the biggest orders.

“You can have top-quality pots of all shapes and sizes delivered direct to your door, at competitive shipping rates. Our team ensures your items arrive in perfect condition, taking the time to pack every piece carefully to ensure there are no nasty surprises on arrival,” he says.

“Our company is 100 per cent Australianowned and has been giving customers the best in products and service for over 23 years.

We know pots inside-out and have unpacked and shipped over 1000 containers (each one holding 20 tonnes of product).”

Thomson’s strong commitment to customer service is what really keeps the customers coming back time and time again. On every occasion they demand the very best wholesale garden pots with a large range to choose from and the cheapest prices. CWL Thomson’s Garden Centre director Matt O’Malley loves his pots and plants.

213 McLachlan Street, Orange

www.thomsonsgardencentre.com.au

02 6362 3191

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HEART OF

GLASS ONE OF ORANGE’S BIGGEST WINDOW MANUFACTURERS, TABERNER’S, BRINGS A TON OF EXPERIENCE TO THE TABLE.

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tanley Taberner established the business in William Street in 1927 and three moves later the family are firmly ensconced in their state-of-the-art window factory and showroom in Ash Street, in the Leewood Industrial Estate.

They moved here in 1996 and today the place is managed by Stanley’s grandchildren Andrew, Ashley, Lyndon and Cherrie. Another two sisters, Debbie and Suzie, also play a role in the well-established family business.

Never far away from the action is Stanley’s son David, who has been involved in the business for more than 60 years, starting as a 15-year-old apprentice. What he doesn’t know in the glass and window industry isn’t worth knowing.

David has no plans to retire, despite his children having taken over the reins. He is an inspirational leader who can do any job on the floor.

The best part, however, is being surrounded by a strong family, all highly committed to carrying on the fine family tradition.

With a staff of 25, Taberner’s is a big business boasting many long-serving, loyal employees, who have contributed to the success of the company.

Several have worked for more than 30 years, like Neil Ellis (pictured), and Terry Caughlan, who both came for a three-month trial period and never left.

“For most of our earlier history, Taberner’s was the go-to place for all things glass,” says Cherrie, a director in the business. “The last 10 years have seen significant changes in the window industry and we remain at the cutting edge of window and door manufacturing.”

Their specialty is double-glazing, which has become increasingly popular for those seeking energy-efficient homes. You’ll see examples in the breathtaking showroom (among the largest in NSW), with more than 30 products on display, including thermally broken windows and doors.

“While a large portion of our product ends up in the Sydney market, we do have a particular focus on the Central West and Blue Mountains,” Cherrie says.

Taberner’s also offers a full range of products that comply with stringent building requirements in areas affected by bushfires.

“The business has grown enormously since I started back in the ’60s,” recalls David, who was known for his flying trips all over the state to measure up and supply windows for many commercial projects.

Along with his devoted wife and family matriarch Phyllis, David lives happily with all of his six children and 26 grandchildren on a cattle and sheep farm near Molong that’s been in the family for more than 30 years (ironically, only two boys out of all that tribe will carry on the proud Taberner name).

They have their own school bus, either driven by David or his daughter Debbie and they all congregate on Friday nights when Phyllis bakes one of her legendary dinners – she’s been doing this for over 20 years, often serving more than 50 guests.

With five great-grandchildren on the ground, David and Phyllis Taberner have ensured that the family name will well and truly carry on into their centenary year in 2027. CWL David Taberner, seated, with children (who are all directors in the company) Andrew, Cherrie and Lyndon (absent, Ashley); long-time employee Neil Ellis.

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Garden goodies

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visit to the Complete Garden in Orange is a must for those seeking truly inspiring home wares and elegant outdoor living pieces.

Owner Annie Fuller says you will be amazed at the wonderful range of lifestyle products available to complete your home, whether you are looking for comfy stylish outdoor furniture, urns or the ever popular iron fire pits.

“A fire pit can provide a beautiful feature for outdoor entertaining,” Annie says. “They can turn your outdoor room into a warm gathering place where you can enjoy the flames, while keeping warm and cosy from the heat that radiates from the steel bowls.”

Annie says the fabrication is all hand-made but warns that like any product left outside, the bowls are susceptible to weathering.

“Most customers find after some time in the garden their bowls’ weathering develops character, which makes their fire pits even more appealing,” she says.

Call in and see Annie, Sue, Cathryn or Fiona and they will be more than happy to assist with any design or setting ideas. Sue and Fiona are well-known Orange garden designers and can offer customers many great inspirational ideas, while taking the guesswork out of what items go with garden design.

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The Complete Garden, at 173 Lords Place, Orange, is open seven days a week and the professional team are ready to share with you all their goodies and professional knowledge. CWL Sue McClymont, owner Annie Fuller and Cathryn Kirkness from the Complete Garden.

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“Some of the smaller stores are closing.

Our point of difference is the customer service provided and niche products on offer to all our customers.”

Dave Kent can still manage a smile after nearly 30 years in his own business; Dave Kent and son Brendan in the tool section.

SOLID foundations

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ent’s H Hardware in Orange is showing how a small independent business with a dedicated team and competitive pricing can not only survive but also grow in the face of retail juggernauts.

Dave and Joan Kent established the business 27 years ago. Today, the business has a staff of 19 and offers its customers (retail and trade) more than 20,000 products (with about half in stock at all times). Dave is a foundng member of the HBT buying group for independent hardware stores and just can’t stay away from the shop. Joan is a regular visitor and mother of their three children, Sasha, Marissa and Brendan.

Looking around his office, it’s obvious Dave has come a long way since leaving school at the age of 15 to cut his teeth in timber and hardware with B.G. Deins. While owners Gordon and Joyce Hawkes have since passed on, the enterprising pair passed on the skills and confidence to enable Dave to finally set up his own business.

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On August 8, 1988 (8/8/88) Dave and Joan began their own venture in the hardware industry. As owner-builders they built and lived in five different homes to make their store a reality. If the number eight is considered lucky in Chinese mythology, then Dave reckons he has been blessed tenfold!

At Kent's H Hardware you will find the hardworking staff looking after a large range of products including timber, hardware, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen and paint supplies. The showroom is packed full of the latest products in bathroom and kitchen fixtures, catering for all budgets.

“There are a lot of rules and regulation changes that have been introduced to the industry that we didn’t have to comply with in the early days,” he says. Fortunately, his son Brendan, a fourth-generation Orange local, is up to date with all management, policies and procedures.

“The majority of our customers are trade-based but we are getting more and more repeat customers, most of whom we know by name.

They seem to enjoy the great customer service that sometimes only an independent business can provide,” he says.

“Despite the growth of other multinational hardware stores, we are proud to be a familyowned independent business that is growing each year,” says Brendan, who moved into a senior management role about five years ago following a decade of residential and commercial building.

His father, Dave, agrees. “Some of the smaller stores are closing. Our point of difference is the customer service provided and niche products on offer to all our customers.”

“Being a licensed builder certainly comes in handy,” he says with a laugh. He is married to Rishelle and has two children.

Kent’s H Hardware is a real family affair for Dave, with Joan and all three children working at the shop at various stages, and his brother-in-law, Glenn Sands, and son-in-law, Daniel Brincat, also currently working alongside him. The company is clearly in strong family hands. CWL

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Toys that

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You won’t find any plastic movie merchandise or impossibly proportioned dolls here, just a range of imaginative, well-made wooden toys to engage infants to pre-teens.

“We deliberately choose toys that are batteryfree, believing that children have more fun playing with toys, rather than letting the toys do all the work,” Trina says.

This part of the business has now grown significantly to include brands such as Le Toy Van, Microscooters, Kiddimoto, Bruder, Ravensburger, Schleich, Collector, Siku, Melissa & Doug.

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“In 2011 we were very privileged to collect the Outstanding Business Award in the small retail category,” Brett says. “We attribute much of our success to the enthusiasm of our dedicated staff members Kristen L’Estrange, Letitia Bloomfield and Cherie Harris, who have been with us for many years.”

he motto at Jenny’s Classroom and Toys2 says it all: Delight, Inspire, Discover and Learn. And that’s exactly what happens every time parents, children and teachers visit this little treasure trove in Kite Street, Orange.

What was once a warehouse for teacher resources is now a bright, cheerful and wellorganised retail outlet in the heart of Orange, adjacent to the underground parking entrance to the Orange City Centre.

The business has been operating for more than 30 years, with owners Trina and Brett Graham taking over the reins in 2004. The pair were looking for a book store to buy when they came across Jenny’s Classroom.

The Grahams have expanded into high-quality toys and educational resources designed to help parents assist their children at home, from rewards charts to educational posters, games and books.

Not all couples can live and work in harmony but the Grahams have been working hand-inhand since the beginning. “After all this time we are finally learning to leave our work behind to spend quality time with our three active boys (Lewis, 15, Will, 14, and Oliver, nearly 7) at home,” Trina says. As a family they enjoy outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking, kayaking and camping. CWL

The back half of the shop remains dedicated to teacher resources while the Toys2 section at the front of the shop is full of thoughtfully selected toys, games, puzzles and picture books designed to delight and inspire.

Above: Trina and Brett Graham have been hard at work at Jenny’s Classroom for more than a decade; Trina, Kristen, Letitia and Cherie clearly love their work.

“It was the first store I visited after finishing my teacher training so it was a good compromise.

I was still able to put my skills as a teacher for 15 years to good use, making it easier to assist parents and teachers with their book selections,” Trina says.

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Shooting star S

eth Buchanan is lucky that he’s managed to turn his passion for photography into a fully fledged career by age 30.

Since establishing his own photography business in Orange seven years ago, Seth, now in his early 30s, has worked hard developing and refining his photographic skills with his state-of-the-art Nikon camera outfit.

“I have always been interested in photography and a career in video news gave me all the basic skills I needed to kick-start my career,” he says from the modern home he shares with wife Rachel and young anklebiters Marley and Alec.

“One of the things I love most about Orange is its distinct four seasons. It’s beautiful all year round and a great place for us to raise our family.”

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Seth has a distinct, minimal style, using empty space in his photographs to achieve a look that has become his trademark.

This is also very handy for publishers and graphic designers, who frequently work with his images.

“The latest snow fall in Orange was truly magnificent – like nothing I’ve seen in the area before. It was a cold and early start to capture my latest series of snow images, but it was certainly worth the effort,” he says.

“I enjoy all sorts of photography, whether it’s taking landscapes, weddings or portraits. I look forward to meeting new people every day and enjoy the serene environment that I work in when taking images, such as the snow series.” CWL For more of Seth’s stunning imagery, check out www.sethbuchanan.com.au.

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TREAT yourself

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alking into 2 Fat Ladies in Lucknow makes you feel instantly at home. With friendly smiles and a warm welcome, you will want to spend the day there – and apparently some people do!

Setting up the store nearly eight years ago, Helen has taken the business from strength to strength. People come from far and wide to shop and attend workshops that are run regularly. They range from Travelling Light (how to pack only carry-on luggage wherever you travel) to a Scarf and Scone workshop, where you learn how to tie scarves in different ways.

Twice a year Helen also lays on a large-scale fashion parade over two days to showcase new fashion ranges and new labels.

With Helen’s daughter Alyson running the adjacent café, many come for the day and take time out indulging in some much-needed retail therapy and a spot of lunch, before heading home again. People arrive for the ultimate customer experience and always go home rewarded.

Helen is drawn to Australian-made brands, which reflect the ethos of her store. She fosters a strong work-life balance, filled with beautiful clothing and accessories to make you feel fabulous. Helen is able to source unique and unusual products, and stocks everything from a large range of clothing from size 8 to 24, to stunning, yet comfortable, shoes and a remarkable travel range. Helen herself is bright and colourful, just like the products she stocks. As one customer says: “Helen just lights up the room when she’s around.”

Helen will go out of her way to find you just what you need.

“We have a strong reputation in being able to seek out unique and unusual designs. Here at 2 Fat Ladies, we want you to go home knowing you have bought the right product for you. We are honest and will help you choose what suits you best,” she says.

Visit them on the Mitchell Highway, Lucknow, where Helen and her excellent team of staff will make your shopping experience one to remember. CWL

Summer is here at the 2 Fat Ladies A riot of colour as soon as you step inside, whatever your taste from cool blue, hot pink, or gorgeous green to something more neutral you are sure to find it at 2 Fat Ladies.

We are a wonderful destination for the whole family with Molly’s Lollies, our Café and Fashion in one stop.

Petite size up to 24

Fashion | Workshops | Gifts Mitchell Highway, Lucknow

Phone 6365 5437

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BOOTS and all E xpect the unexpected at the Lucknow Skin Shop and Boot Barn, a family-run business with a history in sheepskin spanning 45 years and three generations.

Owners Dianne Gee and son Nathan have been running the iconic Lucknow store for two decades. There isn’t much Dianne doesn’t know about the sheepskin boot trade, having been personally involved in every aspect of ugg boot production. In fact, it was her uggies you probably purchased from the original owners of the Lucknow Skin Shop!

“Now Nathan has his own children, who are developing a strong retail presence, ready to serve and assist. Scarlett has taken on a marketing role, becoming the voice of our radio advertising when only five years old.

She’d heard her grandmother on the radio one day and said to her dad, ‘Why can’t I do that?’, and from that moment a star was born. With her brother Toby, the pair are now diving into print advertising, radio and television.”

Yes, the iconic cowhides still hang outside the store but once you step inside you’ll see the in-store choices are wider than ever before, thanks to a massive refit in 2014.

The Gee family are proud to welcome new and repeat customers to their new shopping experience, with a broad range of Thomas Cook, Wrangler and Ariat clothes for men, women and children, along with beautiful knitwear

by Moda Immagine and gorgeous Possum and Merino knitwear.

“Nathan is very handy with a tool belt and had his hand in every aspect of the renovations and store design. He also grew up in the factories where his parents made ugg boots and inherited a true love of all things sheepskin,” Dianne says.

They also stock a huge range of work, western, riding and dress boots and all manner of sheepskin products. Their range of accessories includes hats, gloves, wallets, scarves, belts and handbags.

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There isn’t much Dianne doesn’t know about the sheepskin boot trade.

Inside the store expect to find many beautiful soft furnishings. “We have sheepskin and cowhide floor rugs, cowhide ottomans and stunning alpaca and woollen blankets by St Albans,” Dianne says. “If you have travel on your mind, we have a range of cowhide luggage bags and some great gear bags by Ariat or Thomas Cook for an active weekend away.” CWL

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Lucknow Skin Shop and Boot Barn is a family run business

spanning four generations. We have a 45 year history of manufacturing sheepskin boots and two generations of wool classers - so we’re not just your average retailer, we know sheepskin inside out.

At Lucknow Skin Shop and Boot Barn we stock Thomas Cook and Wrangler Clothing for all ages, Moda Immagine ladies fashion and RM Williams Stockyard. We have a wide range of boots and leather accessories for the colts and fillies too, in all the latest styles and colours to keep you looking great.

4601 Mitchell Highway, Lucknow 2800 OPEN 7 days 9:00 to 5:30 | Phone orders welcome Ph 02 6365 5330 Visit www.lucknowskinshop.com.au if you just can’t make it in-store.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED

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H

e was very nearly a wood-metal teacher, but Sean Ryan’s love of the outdoors saw him establish a business close to his heart, Central West Trailers.

After two years at university, Sean decided he didn’t want to become a teacher and ran a mobile trailer skip bin business, Anywhere Skips, for three or four months before sensing a great opportunity in the trailer market.

In early October 2013, the doors were flung open for business. Two years later, the business is steadily gaining traction, with several contractors and a casual worker to help service the trailers and undertake repairs (Central West Trailers is both a licensed motor vehicle dealer and motor vehicle repairer).

This business caters for all your trailer needs. There are box trailers, car trailers, tabletop trailers, stock trailers, tradesman trailers and tipper trailers as well as a large range of trailer parts.

“I had a vision from the start to have the best value-for-money trailers on the market, with no hidden costs and no price building,” Sean says.

“We aim to include everything you need when you buy a trailer. All our trailers come with a swing-up jockey wheel, a spare wheel, LED lights, a coupling lock, white Sunraysia wheels and 12 months’ private use registration as standard.

“We service all of western NSW. Most of our customers come from within the Canberra to Broken Hill to Narrabri triangle but some of our customers have travelled interstate to purchase a Central West Trailer.”

When he is able to escape work, Sean enjoys camping in the bush with his wife Katrina, an exercise physiologist who works in occupational rehab. He also dabbles in showing poultry, a hobby he started while still in his teens.

If you are in the market for a trailer, feel free to visit Sean at Central West Trailers, 4 Hawthorn Place, Orange, or find him online at www.centralwesttrailers.com.au. CWL

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Rural affinity B

enchmark Rural & Lifestyle began trading in Orange in early 2014, with hobby farm specialist and licensed real estate agent David Dent at the helm. Benchmark Rural & Lifestyle is part of the Benchmark Group, which includes a long-established commercial real estate division operated by David’s business partners, David Hall and Nigel Staniforth.

property, David can set you up with the opportunity of a lifetime.

David has first-hand knowledge of all things rural, having grown up on the family farm “Greenlanes”, Wirrinya, a small community between Forbes and West Wyalong.

“We have a lot of genuine interest, not just from Sydney but also the Orange locals and indeed all parts of the Central West.”

“We are seeing a lot of people upgrading from mid to premium residential properties in Orange to a home on acreage, where a family can run a small hobby farm with plenty of space for the kids,” he says.

There was no question about David’s calling. He knew he wanted to work in the property game ever since his school days at All Saints’ College, Bathurst. He later studied property economics at UWS, Hawkesbury, before spending 12 years in office leasing in North Sydney.

David says there are many positives in the Orange real estate market. “We expect a strong market over the next six months due to our excellent health services, strong food and wine culture and growing tourism sector. Current livestock prices and a good rainfall have seen strong demand for larger farming properties as well.”

The call of the bush finally led him and wife Kelly back to Orange to forge a new career in one of the most competitive but satisfying of fields. Specialising in rural and lifestyle

Benchmark Rural & Lifestyle is one of the newer real estate agencies in town and with his first child on the way, David is sure to be one of the busiest! CWL

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f you believe all eggs are created equal then perhaps it’s time to sample a few that come from “happy hens” that are pasture-raised in a totally natural environment.

That’s exactly what progressive Manildra mixed farmers Rodger and Kate Shannon have been doing on their 549ha property “Carbeen” since mid 2014.

“When you buy free-range eggs in the supermarket, most people picture chooks roaming across green grass, being able to express their natural behaviour,” Rodger says.

“Generally this is not the case. Most free-range chickens are still housed in sheds with limited access to the outdoors.”

At “Carbeen” things are very different, with the enterprising pair running 1600 pasture-raised hens, which are penned up each night in specially made chicken caravans. Their mobile caravans are moved at least 200 metres every day to eliminate the threat of disease and build-up of parasites.

During the day the flock is protected by two large Maremma dogs, Hattie and Indy, mixing easily with the hens while keeping would-be predators at bay.

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The chooks have a laying cycle of one year (when they are most productive) and are producing about 880 eggs each day, ranging in size from 600 grams up to about 850 grams per dozen. Staff help collect the eggs daily before grading and packing.

“We aim to increase numbers as our market expands and our land productivity increases,” says Rodger, a fourth-generation farmer who was briefly the farm supervisor at Farrer Agricultural High School, Tamworth, and manager of “Mirani”, Walcha, before returning to the family farm following the death of his grandmother.

“We have a higher cost of production than other producers but our egg quality and nutritional value is higher,” he says. “We implement holistic management principles as well as utilising other environmentally enhancing agricultural practices. We have gone ‘beyond organic’, as we focus on enhancing the environment with the greatest level of animal welfare.”

His wife agrees. “Our hens are happy, our soils are happy and our eggs are more nutritionally dense, benefitting the health and well-being of the consumer,” she says.

The young family are also growing out one-day-old meat chickens and these are processed locally at 10 weeks. They are put onto pasture at three weeks and moved onto fresh pasture every day. The cattle are similarly moved every day with the chooks moving in three days later, proving effective fertiliser spreaders, pasture sanitisers and fertility creators.

“Carbeen” has been in the family since the 1920s with current custodians Rodger and Kate, a speech pathologist, turning the old homestead into a real family home for their two gorgeous children Charlie, 3, and Willamina, 1.

You will find the Shannons’ eggs at the monthly Orange Farmers Market, The Agrestic Grocer and A Slice of Orange. A full list of stockists is on their website, www.pasturedproduce.com.au. CWL

Clockwise from top left: Rodger and Kate with their young children Willamina and Charlie; a happy hen; Hattie, the big Maremma dog, keeps a firm eye on the chooks for predators; Rodger Shannon; four-day-old chicks.

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he 110th Narromine Agricultural Show was held on a beautiful spring day, with thousands of town and country visitors flocking to the showground for a splendid day out.

“The committee was extremely happy and pleased with the day,“ says show president Jodi Browning, from the nearby Narromine Station. It certainly helped having the weather on our side, which gave a really positive vibe about the day.“

committee is under pressure to come up with something even bigger and better next year!“ The children's animal farm saw a continuous stream of kiddies patting, feeding and hugging the animals. New this year (and already confirmed they will be back next year) was the Dubbo Concert Band, shearing competition and cooking displays.

Numbers through the gate are unconfirmed, but gate takings were among the highest on record. While the cattle section and yard dog trials were down due to clashing events, the industrial area was full and photography and cooking sections were up in the pavilion.

“I also think this year we had the best grand parade ever, with a huge amount of participation from all sections of the show,“ Jodi says. “We have a fantastic committee that work well together, know what they have to do and help each other when needed. It's the easiest president's job I've ever had.“

The afternoon entertainment proved a popular drawcard, starting with the dog jumping competition and smash-up derby, which always attracts plenty of competitors.

On behalf of the Narromine Agricultural Show committee, Jodi thanked all show participants, plus all the stewards and volunteers who help put this annual event together.

The big bus jump attempt also caught everyone's attention.

“Although we have no official record at this stage, it was still a first attempt ever of jumping a 1962, 39-seater Bedford bus over Victa lawnmowers,“ Jodi says. “By the response from the crowd, the

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3. Hard-working CWA ladies (back row) Jo Mulgrew, Betty Browning, Peg Finlayson and Carolyn Egan with Jenny Berryman, Brenda Carter and Lois Marsden.

4. Henry Briggs has been exhibiting poultry at the show for 50 years and is pictured with his grand champion Pekin rooster.

5. Enjoying their regular picnic were (standing) Les Radford, Terry Kady, Remelda Woods, Sal, Tony and Wendy Jeffery and Bev Woods with (sitting) Marj Radford, Vivienne Halbisch, Darelle Fraser and Brian Wood.

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6. Eumungerie ex-shearer Robert Burrowes inspects Kevin and Robyn Galley's grand champion fleece.

7. Discussing all things rural were Nathan Wilson, Wilson's Transport, Narromine; Geoff Davies, "Bindara", Narromine, and David Hamilton, "Kelvin", Trangie.

8. Brock and Emily Briggs, Dubbo, enjoyed face-painting.

9. The pillars of the Narromine Show, president Jodi Browning, Narromine Station, Narromine, treasurer Craig Roberts, "Binda", Narromine, and show secretary Jenny Ballhausen, Narromine.

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11. Rowena Sweeney, Bindaree Border Leicester Stud, Merrygoen, Miss Junior Showgirl, Lauren Radburn, judge Ashley McGilchrist, Narromine, and Kate Parkes, Lynwood Border Leicester Stud, Wellington, with their winning exhibits.

12. Emma and Dell Rees, "The Ranch", Tomingley, with the supreme exhibit of the show, The Ranch Duchess G60, with calf at foot.

13. Fifth generation showman Tom Baker lives on the highways of Australia.

14. Col Gardiner, Trangie, yarning to Dave Geering, Dubbo, in the poultry shed.

15. Tony Gordon, Narromine, in the sheep pavilion.

16. Among the Narromine locals were show stalwart Peg Lloyd, Michelle Kirkby and her daughter, Miss Showgirl, Claudia Albouze with her dog Freya.

17. Ruth Sherringham, Narromine, and Jo Thomas, Tomingley, show their spinning skills.

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Rising from the ashes The devastating Coonabarabran bushfires of January 2013 destroyed 53 homes and burnt out 54,000ha around the Siding Spring Observatory and the Warrumbungle National Park. The fires, which burnt on a 100km front, may have destroyed all in their path but failed to crush the indomitable spirit of those forced to rebuild their shattered lives. A few years on, CWL visited Philip and Chris Munge on their 350-acre property “Shannon� to see how they were coping.

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n arriving at the country home of Philip and Chris Munge, one would be forgiven for thinking that everything was normal and as it should be. The surrounding paddocks are showing a hint of green pick, with a clear blue sky hanging over the majestic Warrumbungle Mountains.

It’s another typical day and the Munges are relaxing in their comfortable new home, grateful that the horrors experienced almost three years ago are slowly fading in their collective memories.

They are relieved nobody was injured in the fires and understand the best things in life aren’t things. Still, losing practically everything – precious memories and pieces collected over a lifetime – can have a devastating impact. Having worked hard all their lives to finally purchase their dream farm to see it all go up in smoke was a shattering experience that would test the resolve of any person.

The pair drew on the strength of their 45-year marriage and with the love and support of their family, neighbours, friends and even perfect strangers, they navigated themselves through the darkest days.

It’s a close-knit family and the first thing the Munges want to show me are the family snaps strategically placed in every pocket of the house. There are not as many as previously but each one is precious. Many were sent from friends and relatives from across the globe after the disaster, including Philip's only brother David, still in Bexleyheath, England (imagine the surprise of seeing his long lost brother on the news from his gravedigger's cottage in an old Norman churchyard).

In the bedrooms are several lovingly crafted patchwork quilts that were among more than 300 distributed throughout the district. They arrived from all over Australia. One even came from Portugal and all because of the determined efforts of Donna Ditchfield and the Baradine CWA branch. “We are building new memories,” says Chris, trying to keep her emotions in check. >

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A LIFE OF ADVENTURE Over lunch, Philip opens up on a rather extraordinary life that began in the historic town of Bexleyheath (in the county of Kent). When he turned 16, he set out on the trip of a lifetime aboard the P&O liner Strathaird to Australia via the Suez Canal with four adventurous young fellows from the Boy Scout Movement.

He arrived on Aussie soil in 1956 with a mere 25 pounds in the bank, expecting to fulfil his two-year obligation of working in the bush before returning home. That was nearly 60 years ago and Philip never made it back. Not even for a visit.

Philip had no intentions of following in his father’s footsteps of selling tickets at the local railway station and hankered for a life on the land as far from England as possible. By his own admission, Philip was the original “Red-faced Pommy Jackaroo” with zero knowledge of agricultural practices. He cut his teeth on a Soldier Settlement block in Darlington (near Geelong) before working on various cattle studs across the country.

His preferred method of transport was the motorcycle and as the years went by Philip was having a crack at anything and everything – from rabbit eradication programs to butchering livestock.

In his 20s he spent six years in the wild, untamed Kimberley stock camps on the Ord River before it was dammed. During this period he became highly proficient at repairing all things mechanical and was promoted to windmill and engine overseer for all of Lord Vestey’s 25 outback stations.

They were hard days but there were plenty of rewards, like the annual race meetings on the banks of the Negri River. “We’d take the horses there a month before the meeting,” he recalls with a twinkle in his eye.

Two or three days of racing and buckjumping proved a great release from the demanding work on the stock camps. Philip always had a go on the bullock rides but was happier showing off an old milking cow that he and a few mates had taught to showjump!

With unrelenting enthusiasm for work, Philip managed a pine forest at Tea Gardens, planting half a million trees each season before spending a few memorable years on a cocoa plantation in Bougainville, PNG. Although he had crammed more action into his life than most ever dream of, a new chapter for Philip Munge was just unfolding.

The scene was an afternoon tea party for Philip's colleagues. It was there he first locked eyes on the pretty nurse from the Royal North Shore Hospital. Philip knew he’d struck gold. The feelings were reciprocated and the pair were engaged within three months before their marriage in 1969.

“He was a dashing Pom,” Chris laughs. “I was smitten straight away. Our first date was watching Bonnie and Clyde at the movies.” The pair started their new life together in Manildra, where Philip managed various farms. Always looking for new ways to make an extra dollar, he even photographed weddings for those unable to afford a professional.

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“We spent a great 16 years in Manildra, arriving in an old EH Holden and leaving with a Pantec and five kids, including twin boys,” Chris says with a grin.

Always on the move, the Munges’ next stop was Millthorpe for a further 10 years before finally buying their slice of paradise at the foothills of the rugged Warrumbungle Mountains. The year was 1997 and Philip and Chris, after nearly 30 years together, finally moved into their own home.

AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY January 13, 2013, was shaping up to be another normal, if not hot, lazy summer day. Chris had gone to church in Baradine and noticed a mushroom-shaped cloud on her drive home. The temperature had soared to the mid 40s and the wind was unbelievable.

Their son, Christian, a volunteer for the Bush Fire Brigade, rang to warn them of the impending change of wind direction. At this stage there was no hint of panic. Philip rode his bike 15km to check on his herd of 40 South Devon and Red Poll cows on agistment on a neighbouring farm.

“I found the owner in his shorts watching the cricket like nothing was happening and then found my cattle, who were listless and resting under a few Kurrajong trees. “The fire was moving away,” he says. “Then at 4pm the wind made a distinct 90 degree left-hand turn and roared over the top of the hill towards us. I was there when the wind turned and knew we were in trouble,” Philip says quietly.

He raced home to deliver the chilling news. With nearly 50 years of nursing behind her, Chris kept calm as she quickly went through her emergency fire drill, connecting hoses to all the taps, filling the bathtub and sinks with water and collecting every bucket she could find.

The next hour was a blur. Chris filled the gutters with water, using stubby holders from a recent party to block the down pipe. Philip, meantime, had sprung into action and was busy ploughing a firebreak. Being a meticulous creature of habit, he carefully parked the tractor back into the shed as he watched the sky turn an ominous red.

By this stage Chris had pulled an old suitcase onto their bed and tried to come to terms with the unthinkable. What do you look for when the hair is standing on the back of your neck, your emotions are all over the place and your legs have turned to jelly?

They heard the roar of a single-engine plane fly overhead, taking pictures and assessing the situation from the air.

“I remembered a friend telling me that when she lost everything in a fire, the thing she missed the most were the photographs, so I grabbed a few of the more cherished ones, a bit of embroidery, some prescriptions from the medical cabinet and the clock I bought for Philip at Buckingham Palace.”

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January 13, 2013, was shaping up to be another normal, if not hot, lazy summer day.

Chris had gone to church in Baradine and noticed a mushroom-shaped cloud on her drive home. The temperature had soared to the mid 40s and the wind was unbelievable.

Her husband never had any desire to return to his homeland so Chris had visited with Christian. The clock was a link to Philip’s heritage and had to be included in the suitcase, which was filling fast.

Time was running out. The books, photo albums, jewellery, family heirlooms, artworks and antique furniture . . . what to choose! Before leaving, Chris made the bed and grabbed a few library books – it wouldn’t be right to cop a late fee!

The Munges managed to get their old Labrador, Bess, into the ute before they evacuated to the family home of Rob and Julie McGlashan, who provided immediate aid and shelter.

Christian texted them all night, giving upgrades on the inferno. The house had been saved on two perilous occasions but at 3am Christian dropped in personally to deliver the grim news. “All he could blurt out was ’Mum it's gone, it's all gone’. ” They put on a brave face but inside, admits Chris, “we were stunned mullets”.

When they turned up the next morning the house was levelled, as were the chook yards, machinery shed/garage, tractor shed (and the parked tractor). The neighbours’ house – less than 100 metres away – was miraculously spared.

As the Munges surveyed the carnage they were met by the news crew from the Channel 7 program Sunrise. Half jokingly Philip said: “This is going to cost you! ”Two cartons of Coopers Vintage Ale were couriered to their temporary accommodation a few days later. “ I should have asked for a pallet,” he laughs.

The fires burned for another week as Christian was joined by his brothers, Brendan, who flew in from Singapore, and Steve, who drove all night from his holiday on the Sunshine Coast. The men helped fight the blaze while seeking agistment for Philip's beloved cattle. Thanks to their combined efforts only one cow perished.

At the same time, daughters Beckie and Kathleen and daughters-in-law Kelly, Jac and Jeannette helped coordinate messages between all parties during a time when communications were breaking down. ”How will we ever forget the image of Jac (Brendan's wife) black with ash from working on the fence line,” Chris says. ”Two of the girls in Queensland and two in Dubbo helped organise amazing donations to get us back on our feet. They were so capable and protective. Between the lot of them we are truly blessed.”

The Munges were further humbled by the duty of care offered by the McGlashan family. ”If ever you needed a safe house this was it. All three of our boys ended up there as well and Julie always had a feed, whatever the time of day or night they came in. After a week there, Rob's cousin Ted McGlashan and wife Denise offered us an empty furnished cottage until we got back in our own home. Strangely, it was the retirement home of his parents who had originally owned our place!”

While there have been plenty of setbacks, the Munges have also been blessed with moments of pure joy since the fire. Of all things that went up in smoke, Chris greatly missed her sterling silver hospital badge, which she received on her graduation. Normally impossible to replace, she was presented with one from the lost property section of a Sydney hospital.

Shifting through the ashes looking for her silver thimble collection, Chris stumbled on a miniature elephant, the size of a 20 cent piece, from Philip's cherished elephant collection. His first piece was bought in Colombo on that trip a lifetime ago and he's been an avid collector ever since.

Finding a little treasure like this sent their spirits soaring. Then the petunias came out after the house site was cleared (after no less than 13 inspections). Philip believes they may have been planted 30 years ago!

The family cat was discovered in a concrete pipe weeks later while the tree out the front where their pet dog lays buried, was somehow spared. The sunsets and uninterrupted views to the mountains have never been so good!

The Munges were well provided for by their insurance company, Elders Insurance, with their new home coming from Harnett Homes (now Taylor Made Homes), operated by Paul and Katrina Taylor. ”The love and generosity we have been shown by family, friends and total strangers has been utterly overwhelming,” Chris says. They cannot list everybody who assisted them in their hour of need but are forever thankful to Rotary, Blaze Aid, the Coonabarabran Jockey Club, Baradine Church, The Salvation Army and the Warrumbungle Shire Council. ”What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger,” adds Philip, a proud and humble Australian who has never regretted that brave decision to leave Mother England for a new life in the colony 60 years ago.

Philip and Chris Munge are a resilient, resourceful and refreshing pair who have survived drought, flood and tough economic seasons. CWL Words and images: Shot by Jake.

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here’s nothing quite like discovering a precious piece for your prized collection – even if it is a child’s toy and you are a fully grown, certifiably sane grandfather who’s been collecting all things Australian for 60 years.

Ian Chambers, the king of collectors, has dedicated every spare minute of his life to an amazing collection that almost defies description.

“When we were first married, he collected matchboxes and coasters,” explains Judy, his understanding wife of 47 years. “Even at school he had a collection of Dick Tracy comics that were mysteriously thrown out while the family were away on a trip.”

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About 15 years ago, Ian started getting serious. With brother Glenn, he started collecting unique Australian comics from the 1940s and ’50s and today there are boxes of them neatly stacked in the shed. His most recent purchase was a rare Australian comic that set him back $328.

Next came the toy and car collections, including many tin toys from the post-WW2 era. The wind-up and battery-operated action toys remind him of the happy days of his youth. “My favourite line of toys are the Japanesemade American cars of the 1950s. They have a little bit of size about them and display nicely.” > Above: Ian and Judy Chambers in their converted garage.

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“My favourite line of toys are the Japanese-made American cars of the 1950s. They have a little bit of size about them and display nicely.”

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“As far as I can work out, Australia was the only country in the world where tea was distributed in large tins.

Most countries seemed to package their tea in much smaller tea caddies.”

About the same time he developed an interest – Judy calls it an obsession – with old shop items, including signage, tins, packets, tobacco-related items including matches, display cabinets and counters.

So much so that he’s converted his garage into a replica of a 1940s or 1950s corner store, including post office. It’s like walking into yesteryear, right down to the old lino on the floor. Among his favourite items are the old cardboard advertising posters and Australian tea tins. “As far as I can work out, Australia was the only country in the world where tea was distributed in large tins. Most countries seemed to package their tea in much smaller tea caddies,” he says.

So where did it all come from? “Local people are well aware of my passion for collecting and many items have been generously given to me,” he says. Failing that, there are the weekly garage sales, regular swap meets (all over the state), collectable fairs and any place where he might find another precious item.

“The highlight of every year is travelling to the Bendigo swap meet, one of the biggest in the country, with my son David, brothers and brothersin-law. It’s strictly a boys-own adventure and one I wouldn’t miss for quids.”

Ian worked at the Central West County Council and on the railways in a clerical role before venturing into business for himself. With Judy they ran Reflection Jewellers for 20 years and for the past 16 years have operated Video Ezy in Parkes and Forbes (managed by son Dave and his wife Tracey). Another son, Rob, works in immigration (and is currently stationed in Vietnam).

The Chambers family have been in Parkes for more than 100 years and now Ian’s priceless, private collection will allow future generations of his family to see how life really was back in the “good old days”. CWL Words and images: Shot by Jake

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Picture PERFECT When Russell Drysdale famously painted the West Wyalong main street one evening in 1949, he captured far more than a snapshot of rural Australia. Standing under the verandah of Tattersall’s Hotel, Drysdale sketched what is now considered one of the 10 most important pieces of Australian art.

To anyone who knows the small township, the image, with its crooked main street, is instantly recognisable but for one thing: Drysdale’s painting depicts beautiful heritage buildings complete with majestic verandahs and balconies – verandahs and balconies now long gone.

Deemed dangerous and removed in the 1960s, the verandahs and balconies have slowly begun to reappear. Heritage work of this type needs the skill of a craftsman, but where does a modern world find an old-world artisan?

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ohn Pellow greets me wearing his signature khaki bib and brace overalls. He has kindly waited around to speak with me before his workday commences. Having spent a lifetime in the sun, it is hard not to marvel at John’s smooth face. “Mum never let me outside without a hat,” John smiles. It’s John’s occupation, however, that provides the real wonderment. At age 87, John Pellow is possibly Australia’s oldest active licensed builder and today I am keeping him from his work.

The son of a farmer, John left school to drive a team of up to 12 horses but quickly John saw the money that could be made from shearing and this was his main occupation until the age of 28. Always one to offer help, John was no stranger to the building game. With his father by his side John had learned to build sheds from a young age, even helping build a house for his brother.

Marrying his love Alice in 1951, John built the family home. “We raised three girls here. We haven’t moved. The house is still here and so are we,” he grins. So began John’s life in the building industry.

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“We raised three girls here. We haven’t moved. The house is still here and so are we.”

The 1960s saw the emergence of a new, exciting and independent Australia.

Agriculture, mining and exports began to boom. It was during this time that John was able to increase his ventures. “I bought a farm in ’68 on the Bland and I currently farm cattle. I used to grow wheat but I found it a bit hard to come by because it was a lot of expense. Also, with my building business, cattle were easier to handle.”

John describes the 1960s as the turn of Australia. Increased disposable income in the town saw John lead a team of up to 15 tradesmen. “I’ve left my mark in West Wyalong. I built the RSL club, numerous houses and in more recent times the replica poppet head.”

However, not all advancements that came with the ’60s brought about positive change. Increased agriculture brought semi-trailers, towing their double decker sheep floats, through the town’s main street. The steep camber in the road caused the vehicles to knock the edges off the verandahs. The town’s beautiful balconies had now become a safety issue.

The verandah posts themselves were also proving to be an issue.

No longer needed to tie the horse and sulky, the posts, which were flush to the kerb, made it difficult to open car doors.

The NSW Government told local council that the verandahs must come down.

John Pellow went to work. “From Thom’s corner, I pulled all the verandahs off right around to the Globe Hotel. That’s when West Wyalong changed from being an old town to a modern town; but it spoilt it,” he says.

Some 50-plus years would pass before an opportunity would present for the world to right things again. In 2014, some heritage funding was made available in the town. Ironically, the man who once tore the verandahs down was now able to commence putting the verandahs and balconies back up.

The White Tank Hotel, The Royal Hotel and various other buildings have now been restored to their former glory. “I suppose they got me because I have seen it built before and it is still in my mind. I could go and build these verandahs just out of my head,” John says.

Although John admits that techniques and materials are now vastly different from years gone by, he talks fondly of an era where time was unlimited and his main tools were a handsaw, chisel and hammer.

The new balconies have been built from cypress pine sourced from Condobolin. “Back in the day there were two functioning mills in town but now we source it elsewhere,” John reflects.

John’s work has breathed a certain warmth and richness back into the town. The employment of his skill in the town’s heritage revival will be his legacy but he never fails to mention his wife’s role in providing him with invaluable support. “She has done a marvellous job,” he says.

John is far from finished yet. When asked how he has managed to stay well and active years past retirement age, his sentiments on life are rather moving. “If you have an argument with a person, have it and then let it go over your head. Never hold a grudge. If you feel sick, don’t stay at home. Get up and go. Your body will heal itself if your brain is looking for tomorrow. That’s how I’ve lived my life. Tomorrow is another day and I look forward to it.”

As for Drysdale’s painting West Wyalong, it proudly hangs in owner Reg Grundy’s London penthouse, some 17,000 kilometres from its origin.

However, the real pride exists in the satisfaction of knowing that this little town is now as beautiful as it was the day that it was first captured on Drysdale’s canvas. CWL Words: Catherine Player Images: Lesa Matthews

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K ERRIE PHIPPS STANDS CONFIDENTLY BEFORE A ROOM OF EAGER EARS. HER CRAFT IS WELL LEARNT; HER MESSAGE PURPOSEFUL AND PACKAGED WITH HUMILITY AND GRACE. THE SYNCHRONICITY OF BELIEF AND PASSION IS CONTAGIOUS. THE AUDIENCE SWAYS TO KERRIE’S MANTRA: CONNECTIONS MATTER, PEOPLE MATTER, YOU MATTER.

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ubbo resident Kerrie Phipps is a woman on a mission.

She is busy promoting the opportunity to create and generate connections in her recently released third book, Do Talk to Strangers. The ability to make connections, Kerrie believes, is fundamental in building a successful business and living a prosperous life. Her book is creating ripples of change in the art of connecting across the Central West and beyond. Kerrie’s mission is global. “There isn’t any reason why the Central West can’t be known as the friendliest region in the world,” she says.

Kerrie’s experience in the field of personal development has a lengthy track record. For more than a decade, she has excelled as a leadership coach and written for both regional and national magazines. Author of an impressive collection of inspirational books such as Create the Life Journal (2008) and Lifting the Lid on Quiet Achievers (2009), Kerrie has also contributed her learning to six other published titles.

Her latest accomplishment, Do Talk to Strangers – How to connect with anyone anywhere, highlights Kerrie’s passion to make a positive difference, generating new opportunities in business and life.

“Connections matter, and people matter,” Kerrie says. “They matter so much more than people realise. We can’t live life without each other, we all have value. If we connect well, it makes life rewarding for everyone.”

A chance meeting on a train with the CEO of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation led to financial funding assistance for tertiary students in the Central West. Kerrie believes the right place, time and attitude is crucial for these opportunities to become fruitful. With every chance meeting and every handshake hello, Kerrie welcomes the prospect to grow her world of connections with gratitude.

Kerrie assures the techniques to connect successfully are simple to learn when her ASKING model is employed and practised.

“An inspiring conversation can be initiated with an open smile, good eye contact and quality questions.”

Kerrie has pushed herself beyond her own comfort zone. She has successfully evolved her coaching work to incorporate guest and keynote speaking at business functions globally. Kerrie has made it her business to excel at effective communication, mentor selfawareness and leadership, develop training, build networks and empower those around her to do the same.

Kerrie speaks with an appealing vulnerability and a refreshing level of transparency, culminating in a dynamic delivery of honest thoughts and ideals. Her adventurous spirit and ability to connect inspires a need to know and learn more. It was with genuine enthusiasm I accepted the opportunity to experience Kerrie’s workshop, Connecting with Confidence, in Orange.

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Connecting with Confidence workshop I am taken, quite frankly, on a journey I didn’t expect to travel. Pandora has opened her tool box of conversing.

I am guided through new neural pathways of thought, effective learning and connecting, steps to stunning customer service and implementing behaviour change.

I am fascinated by the simple yet effective skills necessary to bring opportunity and awareness into one’s life.

As I sit transfixed, my ego has had to get out of its own way. After all, making connections is what I do in my work. I have diligently done what every good writer should do: ask questions, do the research, observe.

How could I not know this? What have I been missing?

This is a life changer.

It is apparent to all present that Kerrie is a skilled orator.

A spontaneous engaging teacher with the ability to foster self-belief in others effortlessly. Like a scene from The Wizard of Oz, Glinda the Good Witch sprinkles her positivity across the workshop participants. Many lions have found their courage today, many a tin man their heart.

Change the direction of your business and life and celebrate the learning journey with Kerrie. Follow the yellow brick road to connecting with confidence at www.kerriephipps.com. CWL Words: Dayna Tierney

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A boarding enrolment in 2015 of more than 120 students will provide rich diversity, meeting a range of interests in a total enrolment of 600.

The main College campus is set on 38 acres near the centre of Bathurst incorporating 7 playing fields, an Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts, an indoor recreation venue, well-appointed classrooms and specialist areas in a combination of modern and heritage listed buildings.

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s a young man Max Astri dreamed of becoming a doctor.

A vocational guidance assessment and subsequent eye examination revealed his need for glasses. Before his prescription was even filled, Max Astri knew that optometry was what he was meant to do.

In 1976 the young Optometry student from Sydney heeded the words of mentor and friend George Bell, National President of Optometry Australia, to “Go to the country, son”. The rest, they say, is history. Max, who had never been out bush or even on the other side of Katoomba, realised an instant affinity with Dubbo, its people and its love of sport. Fast-forward 38 years and Max Astri continues the same practice inherited from his predecessor Perce Robson and the original owner Herman Fischer (1890).

The primary focus of Max Astri’s Eyecare Plus is eye health and the early detection and management of ocular conditions. Max Astri’s Eyecare Plus utilises the very latest diagnostic equipment to aid with the diagnosis of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, retinal disease and retinal detachment. Max’s passion for implementing advanced diagnostic technology in his practice, is easily understood given the lifesaving potential of early detection.

Max vividly recalls examining a three-year-old girl suffering from headaches and nausea. A thorough eye examination revealed major swelling of the optical nerve, which required immediate referral to a neurosurgeon for surgery to remove a large life-threatening tumour. Had a dilated retinal exam not been performed, this patient may have been misdiagnosed with long-sightedness with life threatening consequences.

‘’Regular eye examinations are essential for the maintenance of good eye health and the preservation of vision,” Max says. “Your eyes are different to your teeth in that serious ocular complications mostly present without pain or obvious symptoms.”

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FROM BUENOS AIRES

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WHERE WOULD YOU TO CHOOSE TO LIVE AND RAISE YOUR FAMILY: THE THRIVING METROPOLIS OF BUENOS AIRES, ONE OF THE 20 BIGGEST CITIES IN THE WORLD WITH A POPULATION FIVE TIMES THAT OF SYDNEY, OR A LITTLE COUNTRY TOWN CALLED WARREN WITH A HEAD COUNT OF JUST OVER 2000?

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or Warren pharmacy owners Andreas and Carolina Siufi, the answer was easy. Warren provided the community, opportunities and dreams that people all over the world crave and that many Australians take for granted.

It took a while, however, to get here. After completing their pharmacy degrees in Buenos Aires, this industrious pair were married and set off on a year-long adventure through South East Asia and India. They loved the holiday but work beckoned at Andreas’s father’s pharmacy back in Argentina.

The year son Maximo was born, Argentina was rocked by a serious financial and political crisis.

Bank accounts were frozen, corruption ran riot and the Siufis decided there had to be a better life, preferably involving a beach – even if it meant leaving the country.

Many people relocated to Spain because of the shared Spanish language but others, like the Siufis, were looking much further afield.

With their skills they were eligible for Canada, New Zealand or Australia, but the Aussie deal won out thanks to our similar climate, lifestyle, food and customs.

The young family ended up in Melbourne for two years but were still restless. They wanted their own business but the Victorian capital was cold, expensive and had similar traffic problems to their hometown.

They inspected a pharmacy on the Snowy River before checking out Warren on one particularly freezing winter’s day.

“Everyone said I was crazy but I liked it from the start,” Carolina says. “Poor Andreas was not so sure and had a sick feeling in his stomach about living in a small, remote community.”

They initially figured they would stay for a few years and then move on but something happened they didn’t count on.

“The community opened their arms to us and we loved it,” she continues. “We were invited into people’s homes at Christmas and we soon found out how friendly everyone is around here.”

That was nine years ago and the family, which had grown by one with the addition of Avril in 2007, decided that they would put down roots in Warren.

After living in the back of their pharmacy for years, Andreas and Carolina bit the bullet in 2013 and built their great Australian dream home on a few acres out of town.

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DONNING THE RUNNING SHOES With the business going well and Maximo enjoying his first year boarding at the Shore School (with two other Warren lads), Andreas often dreams of running marathons, usually in some far-flung corner of the globe.

It all started in 2011 when his mate Jeremy Weston asked him if he would be interested in taking part in a run in China.

“I told him the next day I was in,” Andreas says with remarkable coolness. Simple as that.

The run was 250km over six days, the equivalent of six marathons back to back. Having survived this, he next tackled a run in the Sahara Desert, same format but with the heat turned up to 46 degrees!

Obviously feeling this was a fun thing to do and a pleasant way to experience foreign countries, Andreas booked in for a run in Cameroon, in Central Africa. He broke down after 50km, courtesy of an Achilles tendon injury but lived to tell the tale.

Closer to home, early in 2014, he teamed up with Jeremy and Walgett’s Sally Duncan to run 100km from Palm Beach to Coogee.The team came fifth out of a competitive field of 50 starters.

“We have been through droughts and floods together and so obviously you get to know them,” she adds in her thick Spanish accent.

“We sometimes become counsellors and it makes us very happy to help people”.

“In Australia we feel that being fit is part of the lifestyle,” says Andreas, who is traditionally shy speaking about his crazy goals. “Sport is a big part of my personality and I look forward to running the City to Surf with my son.”

As far as their move to Australia is concerned, Andreas and Carolina could never be happier with their selection.

Involving the kids in their own routine is vital for family bliss in this household.

“We both grew up knowing that family was everything,” says Carolina, who lived with her mother till the night of her marriage.

It probably explains why she feels so close to her regulars at the pharmacy. “It’s rewarding but very challenging,” she says of her profession. “You get attached to your customers, who we refer to as friends and patients, and become part of their lives.

“This country is ranked in the top three countries in the world to do business,” Andreas says. “Like everywhere, you have to create your own opportunities but we have found Australia to be a fantastic place to live and raise our family in a friendly, Catholic environment.

“Until you have lived overseas, a lot of people never appreciate how lucky they are to live in such a truly great country.” CWL Words and images: Shot by Jake

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IT’S A LONG WAY FROM THE CENTRAL VALLEY NEAR SAN FRANCISCO BUT CALIFORNIAN COUPLE GERALD AND ANGELA NAEF HAVE MADE THE HILLS AROUND MAJESTIC MOUNT CANOBOLAS HOME FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS.

The colour pallet changes from pastels and pinks to hot colours in Patina’s top garden.

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ine and roses may sound like perfect ingredients for romance, yet at Patina Wines it’s a more complex blend.

Gerald’s passion for farming and producing wine, Angie’s calm persistence and her love of art and gardening have been brought together to establish a home, vineyard and a truly beautiful garden in the hills overlooking Mount Canobolas at Lucknow, just eight kilometres from Orange.

Sloping topography, altitude, aspect, volcanic rocky soil, and cool climate were all key requirements for establishing their vineyard.

Angie says the rocky soil makes gardening tricky, ”but it's good for the vines”.

The rich volcanic slopes around Mount Canobolas are ideal for horticulture, including cool climate wines. Here on this family-owned estate grape varieties planted include chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, riesling and pinot noir. Familiar with patina finishes in Angie's artworks, the couple decided the name “Patina Wines” perfectly reflected the signature of time and the environment in the development of excellent wine. >

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Artist Angie has an eye for design

AND PAINTS PICTURES WITH PLANTS AS WELL AS ON CANVAS.

During spring cat mint (Nepeta) is a haze of blue among the rounded shrubs and spires of lupins. Throughout the garden there are seats for visitors to stop and enjoy the view.

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A serpentine driveway leads to Patina Winery cellar door and garden, and on arrival visitors can’t miss the massive manna or ribbon gums (Eucalyptus viminalis) that grace the entrance lawns. These giants of the eucalypt family have their roots deep in the rich basalt soil.

Two important women, her mother and grandmother, instilled in Angie a love of plants, and she has made a garden everywhere she has lived.

Here at Lucknow, Angie says they are blessed with rich soil and good gardening weather, where seasons are distinct, and include winter snow and hot summers. The garden at Patina Winery has been built patiently, beginning in 2005 with all-important trees for windbreaks (a mix of tall conifers and deciduous plane trees). Hedged Pittosporum ‘Green Pillar’ forms a dense green screen also offering the garden protection from cold southerly winds.

Artist Angie has an eye for colour and design and paints pictures with plants as well as on canvas. The entrance pathway is punctuated by a pair of intense cobalt blue Ceanothus ‘Blue Pacific’, while bold red California poppies and favourite rich blue Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue Hills’ cover the ground. Meandering crushed granite pathways scrunch underfoot, leading visitors up a gentle slope among the mixed border garden beds.

On display, a host of flowering perennials and beautiful roses are skilfully interspersed with rounded shrubs including violet Hebe, pink Escallonia, clipped Buxus, which provide form and structure in the garden throughout the seasons.

The abundant spring-flowering Lupins were planted from just one small punnet seven years ago, and now there’s swathes of these colourful spires throughout the garden.

Walking among the mixed border, spring perennials provide a progression of colours as a living canvas. There are contrasting blues and reds, a haze of blue cat mint Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’; harmonious pinks, mauves and whites; and bold hot shades of oranges and yellows such as perennial gold Ranunculus acris at the top. However, Angie has a soft spot for “pop ups”, so occasional bursts of volunteer seedlings turn up among the planned display. The long-flowering spring perennials last until December, followed by a late-summer display of salvias, which Angie describes as the bones of the summer garden, along with dahlias, roses and hazy smoke bush (Cotinus). >

Right, clockwise: A labour of love, built over five years, the waterfall and rockery garden features ponds, cascades and is filled with northern hemisphere woodland plants.

Right: clockwise from top: Rich pink David Austin Rose ‘Radio Times'; massive Ribbon Gum Eucalyptus viminalis; colourful spires of spring lupins self seed throughout the mixed border; the circular lawn is “no mow” Dichondra repens or kidney weed; the courtyard is perfect for entertaining featuring a huge fireplace, pizza oven and walls draped with climbers like this pink Clematis montana; a favourite combo – rich blue Salvia nemerosa and bold red California poppies.

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At sunset with a glass of excellent wine in hand, ANGIE AND GERALD LOVE TO WATCH THE VIEW.

The waterfall garden is a labour of love, built together over a five-year period, when backhoe operator (Gerald) and rock placement were Angie’s birthday gifts. Gerald would patiently lift the rocks while Angie manoeuvred them into place. A smiling Angie says Gerald is sure she made him move every rock at least three times! The trees in the upper waterfall garden are a collection of Northern Hemisphere woodland species, rich reminders of North American and Canadian forests. The shades of green include Sequoia (California redwood), Pines, Taxus (yew), Silver birch, Abies (spruce), Acers (maples) and Cercis ‘Forest Pansy’. Many of the unusual conifers were sourced from Ross Conifers at Tarana Road, Gemalla, including rare, ferny foliaged Tsuga or hemlock, which are huge trees in Canada but stay more compact here. Weeping wattles Acacia cognata ‘Limelight’ and ‘Fettuccini’ add an Aussie native touch among the waterfall plantings.

The garden is watered from a bore via mini-scape drip irrigation lines, usually once a week. Although the garden can suffer a little in the heat of summer, Angie says she won’t nurse any plants along, and only selects plants that are “Orange tough” and adaptable to the extremes of heat and cold. Angie sources plants from Ross Conifers, Thomson’s Garden Centre, Orange, and mail orders perennials and bulbs from Lambley Nursery and Tesselaar in Victoria.

The lush green entrance lawn is a blend of cool season grasses, perennial rye grass, and tall red fescue, and in the courtyard round-leafed Dichondra repens or kidney weed forms a circular “lawn”. Over pergolas in the courtyard, and to soften masonry walls, flowering climbing plants including wisteria, pink clematis, climbing Pierre de Ronsard roses and Chinese star jasmine Trachelospermum offer gorgeous colour, fragrance and cooling summer shade.

Perfect for outdoor entertaining, the courtyard has a huge fireplace offering winter and evening warmth, and a large pizza oven is handy, especially during celebrations such as Orange Wine Festival in October and Orange Food Week each April when Patina Wines hosts the unique “Fiesta in the Courtyard”.

Most days you will find Gerald in the vineyard, winery or tasting room, and Angie enjoys being out in the garden three or four days a week during spring and autumn. Roses and perennials require frequent deadheading, and when it comes time for winter pruning there’s some labour help from the vineyard. This couple doesn’t shy from hard work, and an excavator parked at the top of the garden indicates these gardeners have further plans to expand!

On weekends, Angie enjoys sharing her garden with visitors who are welcome to a picnic on the lawn or in the courtyard. Gerald is an informative and entertaining host in the tasting room. At sunset, with a glass of excellent wine in hand, they love to watch the view over Spring Creek Reservoir.

“The layers of light on the hills are just magic,” Angie says.

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From top: At the entry “Orange Tough” plants – a pair of intense blue Ceanothus (California Lilac) Salvia Sierra Red , Salvia nemerosa ‘Caradonna’ (rich violet) and red California poppies; the tasting room looks onto the courtyard; “Patina” a signature of time and the environment.

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he gables of one of Grenfell’s finer historic homes stretch up behind a mask of leafy trees and hardy shrubs towards clear, blue sky. Grenfell Hall, on the corner of Weddin and Young streets, is home to Warwick Crampton, who has retired from a career in the foreign service and now opens his gracious house to bed and breakfast guests.

Originally from Tumut in NSW, Warwick moved into Grenfell Hall in 2010 with the comforting feeling of returning to his roots.

“I wanted to retire to the peace and tranquillity of a country town where the community provides support and the pace of life is slower,” Warwick says.

Grenfell Hall is full of period furniture, fixtures and wonderful souvenirs brought back from Warwick’s travels all over the world.

“The house is like a great set to display my collection of antique furniture collected over many years as a global vagabond,” he laughs. “And pieces that have been passed down from the family.”

During his career with the foreign service from the 1970s to the ’90s Warwick served in Italy, Iran, Chile (with the responsibilities of Peru and Bolivia), Tanzania, Jordan, Pakistan (with the responsibilities of Afghanistan), Nepal, Sri Lanka, Argentina, UN Geneva and Russia. He also opened the Australian Embassy in Kazakhstan.

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Along the way Warwick purchased articles such as rugs and furniture to remind him of the people and culture of these diverse and historic countries. Now settled in Grenfell Hall he is working to revive the character and charm of the triple brick building.

“Grenfell Hall, while built in the early Federation era, has many Victorian features so I have furnished the house in the Victorian style,” he explains.

Built in 1907 by a Mr Ogilvie, Grenfell Hall features fine examples of boom time architecture influenced by the mid-19th century rush for gold. Wide verandahs and wrought iron lacing from the late Victorian era mix with Federation hallways and arches, and red clay bricks held together with pale coloured grouting.

In the period of pastoral wealth during early Federation the house was purchased by landowner Mr Bill Robinson, who owned farming properties in the lap of the nearby Weddin Mountains, including “The Pinnacle” and “Myee”. >

Right: Grenfell Hall custodian Warwick Crampton.

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It then passed into the hands of Mr William Simpson, whose descendants still live in Grenfell today, and who changed its name to “Melrose”.

Mr Simpson sold the hall in 1951 to the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra to turn into a convent.

It comfortably housed seven or eight Sisters of Mercy for the next 25 years.

They converted the southern veranda into a small chapel complete with arched window and an altar. This room is now used as the main bedroom of Warwick’s B&B enterprise.

The nuns were eventually moved back to Canberra and Melrose saw a number of renters and owners pass through until the late 1990s.

Experienced English renovators Daryl and Rene Tempest-Moggs purchased the hall at this time and renewed the ornate ceilings and archways that had deteriorated over the past half a century.

In the name of Grenfell House it became a B&B for a few years under new owners Adrian and Colleen Adair. A Sydney couple, Brian and Glenys O’Connor, then purchased it as a tree change and retreat for their large family.

They changed its name to “Meadowbrook”.

Warwick purchased Meadowbrook from the O’Connors in 2010 with the intention to change it back into a B&B under the original name of Grenfell Hall.

Clockwise from top left: The dining room window draped in a rich burgundy fabric; the third bedroom – one of many; the front hall and entry layed with beautiful rugs throughout; the parlour – a perfect setting for high tea; the candle holder in the chapel room.

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“The continuing restoration of Grenfell Hall is a work in progress and requires very deep pockets!” Warwick admits. “Many parts of the house have been renewed, a lot of which are invisible.

“The plumbing and electrical wiring have been repaired, much of the interior and all the outside have been repainted using traditional colours, the verandahs were restored with cypress pine decking, the roof and guttering have had attention and some of the garden.”

Visitors to Grenfell Hall B&B are taken back in time to the days of Federation when the house was built. Guests are able to make use of the richly furnished sitting room, and breakfast is served in the formal dining room.

With its Jacobean bed and pointed arch window, guests can almost hear the nuns at prayer in the chapel room, and in the Weddin room the ornate wooden bed and matching chest from Zanzibar are a woodcarver’s delight.

Tourism is increasing in Grenfell, with attractions such as the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts held on the June long weekend and the Gold Festival in September. People taking part in reunions, anniversaries and family gatherings also make up a large part of the B&B clientele.

Grenfell Hall was added to the Heritage list by the Weddin Shire Council in 2013. CWL Words and images: Susi Bell Clockwise from top left: The grand Weddin room; the chapel room; lovely lacing on the balcony; the parlour; a view down the southern hall.

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Geoff Duggan is putting the zen back into pool ownership. He provides a free site inspection, free water testing and can organise council registration. A regular pool-cleaning and maintenance service can also be arranged, in addition to an approved finance service, available in store.

“If you want to be swimming in your new Narellan pool this summer, start the process now,” he advises. CWL Words: Dayna Tierney

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Grenfell Hall is a historic Victorian residence meticulously restored by your host Warwick offering you old fashion courtesy and special attention.

The best kept secret, Grenfell Hall was once a convent. The Chapel has now been converted to a sumptuous guest room with its own bathroom.

There are also two other guest rooms, individually furnished with luxurious touches, with their own facilities and opening to airy verandahs.

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Grenfell Hall offers: Romantic period bedrooms, comfortable sitting rooms, cozy open fires, Continental breakfast, Period furnishing with fine art.

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ob Crampton is a busy man. Our interview is on borrowed time before it has even begun. He is surprisingly reluctant to share the story of how he built the biggest retail carpet outlet, family owned and operated west of the Blue Mountains. It’s the weekend, and after a demanding week’s work out of town installing floor coverings alongside his experienced team of contractors, he has more important business to attend to. He has lucerne to bale on his hobby farm.

Crampton’s Carpets Dubbo, a name synonymous with quality, integrity and “bringing the store to your door”, first opened shop in March 1985.

In a move that Bob described as “obvious”, Crampton’s Carpet provided the first mobile carpet showroom with a measure-and-quote service

to the Dubbo district and surrounds. Bob’s commonsense approach to business, and relentless resolve to provide customer satisfaction, meant that a shop fire that gutted his retail premises one year later, did little to deter him from delivering on his promise to customers to get the job done. As business grew, a relocation to the current Hawthorn Street premises in 1990 became necessary.

For the past 58 of his 74 years, Bob Crampton has worked tirelessly.

Fuelled by a work ethic unsurpassed by many half his age, Bob isn’t planning to stop any time soon. In November, eldest grandson Joseph Crampton became the third generation of men to join Crampton’s Carpets. Bob says with conviction: “He needs to learn that the customer comes first, and is always right. Customers deserve respect, service and a quality job.”

Crampton’s Carpets manager and Bob’s son Gerard Crampton has spent the past 21 years delivering on this ethos. “We employ local family men and women who uphold the same principles and values we believe in,” he says. “We have third-generation customers, which is something we take great pride in.” CWL Words: Dayna Tierney

Bob and Gerard Crampton have been in the carpet business since 1985.

Crampton’s bring the store to your door For almost 30 years we’ve offered a free measure and quote service with our home service van.

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LIFESTYLE

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hile the new custodians of “Carrawobitty“ may not have the definitive history on their historic home they certainly have the passion to find out.

What they have discovered so far is that the house was built in the 1920s by Reginald Coward.

Legend goes that he had the house built of concrete to cure his gout on the advice of his doctor, and in an English style, to please his wife.

Another interesting anecdote concerns the story of Bosho, their much-loved dog. After he died they buried him along with his diamondstudded collar under a marbled headstone in the west garden.

Stories of wild parties from the past have also fascinated Ken and Monica, who have thrown the odd cocktail party themselves for family and friends.

“At our first one we all got dressed up in period costume of the 1920s – flapper dresses and pin-striped suits – in one of the nine bedrooms.

One by one we paraded down the grand staircase to show off our beautiful outfits,“ says Monica, the ultimate romantic.

Further research reveals that by 1947 there was a move to acquire properties in the area for soldier settlement. Carrawobitty Estate, which was originally 20,000 acres, was resumed under the Closer Settlement Act and carved into smaller blocks.

In 1949 the Child Welfare Department took over the house to accommodate wards of the state and a year later the Catholic Sisters of Mercy turned it into an old people's home.

Some time in the late 1960s the house was purchased as a family residence for the next 30 years. Two other families enjoyed it before the Wren family took up the challenge in a story fit for a fairytale.

IN THE BEGINNING When Monica was a young child, her parents, Michael and Margaret Girot, often visited relatives in and around Bedgerebong.

IT'S NOT UNUSUAL FOR MONICA WREN TO HEAR A CAR OR TRUCK COME SCREECHING TO A HALT WHILE SHE IS WEEDING HER COUNTRY GARDEN. IT IS BECAUSE THE IMPOSING TWO-STOREY CONCRETE HOMESTEAD SHE BOUGHT WITH HUSBAND KEN IS THE LAST THING YOU'D EXPECT TO SEE TRAVELLING BETWEEN FORBES AND BEDGERABONG.

“Whenever they drove past ’Carrawobitty’, Dad would slow down and us kids would peer out the window,” Monica remembers. “My sisters told me it was a witch’s house. You couldn’t really see the house from the road at that stage because the garden was so overgrown. I used to imagine a cauldron and witches lived inside.

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The other half of our tale involves a young chap from Forbes named Ken Wren, who met Monica at the local swimming pool when they were both starry-eyed 16-year-olds.

“It really was love at first sight and in only a few short weeks, we knew it was forever,“ Monica adds with a hint of pride. A few months later Ken landed a job in Canberra and spent every spare cent he had driving back to Forbes on weekends to visit his new flame.

“As love-struck teenagers, we couldn’t stand being apart, so I moved to Canberra as well,“ she says. They struggled and had nothing but soon found steady jobs. By the age of 20 they were married in the Forbes Catholic Church before starting their family (which includes two sons, Michael, 19, and Isaac, 17) and new lives in Canberra.

Fast-forward 20 years and Monica again takes up the story. “We were home for Easter and visiting our Uncle Lindsay and Aunty Margaret, who informed us the old place was for sale.

“I quite jokingly said to Ken ’We just have to buy this place’. This got us really thinking about what mattered in our lives. We had achieved all we wanted in our careers and started to feel like we were just existing and not really living.“ There were a few other factors that helped line up the planets. Monica's mother was approaching 70 and living far apart was always a sore point. Ken, a driven person by nature, set in place a chain of events that saw their offer to buy the property accepted.

He sold their Canberra home, found new work in Forbes as project manager with Complete InSite Solutions, a local IT company, and enrolled the boys at Forbes High School.

Meanwhile, Monica negotiated to become an out-posted employee with her federal public servant employer. Everything fell into place for settlement in November 2012.

A DREAM COME TRUE After three years of living in a house fit for a king, the family are now feeling right at home. Naturally, there are some challenges like poor mobile reception and no ADSL internet connection, but the benefits far outweigh a few negatives.

“We have loved every minute living here and in Forbes again,“ Monica enthuses. “This community is amazing. Country people have strong relationships and we look after one another – in good times and not so good times. You feel part of something.“ The Wrens spend Saturday mornings setting goals while enjoying free-range eggs on toast courtesy of their much-loved hens. It is also a time for reflection.

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“ We have loved every minute living here and in Forbes again.”

“In my Canberra days, I loved getting dressed up and going shopping with girlfriends or going to the movies. Now, my enjoyment is gained from putting on my boots, taking the dogs for a walk to gather the eggs and picking up peacock feathers,“ Monica says.

Instead of dining at fancy Canberra restaurants, they now enjoy attending local clearing sales, loving their time together and always looking for pieces that may suit the house. It’s like one big treasure hunt for items, with the Holy Grail to find some of the homes original furniture.

“We are slowly gathering furniture that suits this grand house, but it will take time, and it will never be a museum. This house is a home to be loved and lived in,“ she adds.

Ken is a jack of all trades and can turn his hand to just about anything. He has fixed windows, doors, sheds, pumps and machinery. Monica jokes: “He is my man servant in the garden.“ The garden is a big one. “Ken is always chastising me for not putting garden tools away,“ she laughs.

“We often spend more time walking around looking for tools than actually using them!“ The dream now is to restore the garden and grand manor to its former glory. Ken and Monica both left their jobs in mid 2015 to concentrate on the house full-time. They hope to open their doors in spring next year as a rural retreat and function centre.

In the meantime, they are enjoying everything the place has to offer. On balmy summer nights they relax outside under the palm trees, looking up at the amazing stars and sipping on port.

“We appreciate how blessed we are to be custodians of this amazing house,“ Ken says.

“When the chilly weather starts, our port consumption is done by the fireside – and we are spoilt for choice with 10 fireplaces!“ Now when Ken and Monica walk through their sprawling home, they feel an incredible sense of pride and satisfaction. While they concede there is much more to be done, for the time being, they are enjoying living the fairytale. CWL Words and images: Shot by Jake

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METAL AS ANYTHING ADD A SHOT OF GLITZ AND GLAMOUR INTO YOUR LIFE THIS CHRISTMAS AND DECORATE WITH GAY ABANDON. JAZZ UP YOUR HOME WITH A DASH OF SPARKLE, A SPRINKLE OF GLITTER AND A SHIMMERING OF ELEGANCE; IT IS A FESTIVE NECESSITY.

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arm copper is 2015’s hottest metal for home decorating. Copper is the cool younger brother to bronze. Copper is a delightful looking metal with a warm, pink appearance that adapts quite well into every room of your house. Copper is now popular in kitchen and bathroom tapware, pendant lights over kitchen islands and in dining rooms.

A truly versatile little number, copper comes in many shades that suit multiple decorating styles. Copper can appear in a bright and polished format in a luxurious and glamorous space such as an ultra feminine dressing room (think stunning wall sconces or trays to display pretty fragrance bottles). It is also more than capable of adapting to a richly hued, masculine scheme in the form of desk trays, brushed

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copper book ends, waste paper or storage baskets. Copper is a rich metal that requires a simplistic splash; don’t overdo it.

Metallic is all the rage right now; copper, gold and silver are at the top of the décor charts.

Worried about choosing just one? Don’t fret, incorporating all of these metals into your home today is acceptable, unlike years gone by. A blend of gold and silver gives an alluring contrast with both a subtle textural air and a deeper visual aspect. Metallic is energising and charismatic by nature and with the appropriate balance of gold and silver, your home will feel both sumptuous and fashionable.

My top 10 metallic and sparkling accessories are listed opposite; luxe entertaining must-haves that never fail to add glamour to a party in our home.

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1. FLATWARE Add glamour to a classic white dinner setting

by using gold flatware. Brushed gold is my preference for the finish.

I love my Vera Wang Wedgewood cake server and knife with silver tops and gold handles. Truly elegant.

2. CHAMPAGNE FLUTES Ritzenhoff Champagne

glasses for my guests. These “Champus” flutes are perfect for any special celebration; they exude elegance and class.

3. GLAZED BOWLS Gold glazed ceramic bowls certainly make a

statement. With a white matte exterior that offers a contrast from glamour to simplicity, these bowls are truly adorable. Just add rosemary and olive palmiers!

4. DECANTER Rogaska Trump Elmsford decanter. Created by

hand in Slovenia, the Elmsford decanter cuts a stately figure with a shape and metallic finishes inspired by lavish manor living. I love the touches of gold that blend seamlessly with the delicate crystal cuts.

5. GLASSWARE A beautiful set of vintage gold-rimmed, etched

liqueur glasses that are perfect when relaxing on the deck by the moonlight.

6. METALLIC TRAYS Silver antique trays, modern polished copper and mirrored trays with gold handles. I find trays so versatile, not only vital for entertaining, but also perfect display stations for the odd vignette that I don’t mind putting together.

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8. CANDLES Perfect for filling our homes with fragrance and also for that glimmer of gold, I love Kate Spade’s “Light up the Room” scented candle. Not only does it have the festive aroma of fig, but it has a ceramic casing covered in bold polka dots. (Mine are black and white, of course!)

9. LANTERNS I’d be lost without my silver outdoor

hurricane lanterns as you can never have too much candlelight when it comes to entertaining over the holidays. Recently I hired 100 flameless candles for an event we hosted and these looked amazing housed within the many hurricane lanterns that we have.

We had them positioned all around the dining tables, consoles, side tables on the deck and around the perimeter of our swimming pool. Now that is how to dress the home for an unforgettable party!

10. SURPRISES Fill an oversized carved bowl with

inexpensive Christmas baubles and place on the coffee table.

Scatter sparkly, silver metal stars all over the dining table.

Use masses of fairy lights. Create individual place setting name holders and anchor these into a gold Ferrero Rocher chocolate. (Perfect to make your guests feel special) Find your soul mate, crack a golden bon-bon together and let the party season begin!

7. METALLIC LACE GOLD PLACEMATS

These glitzy table accessories are made by New York designer Sandy Chilewich. They look fragile and delicate, however are made from a revolutionary new woven vinyl product, are durable, suitable for outdoor use and completely machine washable. Amazing!

Words, styling and images: Pip Teys

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IT HAS BEEN FIVE YEARS SINCE THE TRULY REMARKABLE FINN’S STORE OPENED, SETTING THE BENCHMARK FOR MODERN RETAILING.

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hile visiting Canowindra in 2009, Jackie and Geoff Yeo, the original restorers of Short Street Store, Dubbo, discovered in the main street a large neglected and rundown building for sale.

At that time, the Central West was in the grip of drought and Canowindra was struggling. Drought does not last forever, and in spite of the lack of optimism in the area they could see the enormous potential of the region, the town, the bendy main street and the building.

Swiftly buying and then spending months restoring the old building, the Yeos opened a business that incorporates wine, food, coffee, art, clothing, jewellery, furniture and giftware. Since opening, Jackie and Geoff have seen a definite increase in tourism and visitors to the town and to their shop.

Since restoring the building, other businesses in the main street have followed suit, helping turn Canowindra into a thriving tourist and event destination.

The building is grand, incorporating three shopfronts, a below-floor cellar with street access, a spacious three-bedroom apartment, private courtyard and garden. It wasn’t just a building and business purchased, but a lifestyle that pays – a lifestyle that enabled Geoff to complete a law degree.

And so, with a legal career beckoning, the couple is selling Finn’s Store, welcoming inquiries from those with a passion to maintain and grow the Finn’s licensed emporium story. CWL For further information phone Jackie or Geoff on (02) 6344 1638.

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hat I love about summer, in addition to the sunshine, warmth, carefree holiday-mode days, buzzing bees, sounds of cicadas, lawn mowers, sprinklers and baby magpies, is the sheer joy our beautiful Australian climate evokes. Although not without controversy, daylight saving is just another bonus for those of us fortunate enough to have this – giving us more out of every single summer day.

Endless balmy days where the opportunity to linger outdoors for longer, with the warmth and light in the air, is a great reason to enjoy evenings on the deck with mood music, candle-lit dinners and relaxing family fun.

Don’t have a deck? Don’t despair, there are remedies at hand to ensure that any outdoor space can be revitalised in just a few days.

Stick with me as I take you on a journey to refresh your outdoor area fit for summer. Roll up your sleeves, though. This is not an easy-fix situation.

You will need to put in a little elbow grease.

T H E F I V E - D AY T R A N S F O R M AT I O N : DAY 1: ASSESS. What is degrading the space? Perhaps you have tired and outdated outdoor furniture; faded cushions; pots needing new plants; decking boards require oiling; French doors needing to be washed down? Jot down what needs to happen, at first glance only.

DAY 2: CREATE A CLEAN CANVAS. Remove everything from your entertaining area. Treat your outdoor space as a zone that needs a makeover. Lift your expectations of the space, conceive of the location for sitting, eating, contemplating, daydreaming, reading or sipping cups of tea. It is your special area.

DAY 3: CLEANING. Wash down the entire zone including walls, floors, windows and doors. Floors in an outdoor space are any hard surfaces, in whatever form this takes. Attend to any pavers or stepping stones, clean the barbecue thoroughly and oil the decking boards.

Windex all glass so it sparkles.

Once this is dried and aired properly, look around you and consider lighting, outdoor fans and mirrors. If anything is guaranteed to add the wow factor, it will be a new light fitting, outdoor fan or outdoor mirror adorning the wall adjacent to your outdoor setting. You may need to call for back-up.

Engage your electrician/handyman.

At the end of today you are going to need rehydration – if you know what I mean!

DAY 4: RE-FIT. Pop on some happy music and start to layer up your haven. Begin with the furniture, outdoor table and chairs, outdoor sofa or occasional chairs, sun lounges, side tables and coffee tables. A French oak wine barrel now dresses our deck, with a pair of lightweight stools. This enhancement is perfect for afternoons of contemplation after a solid day in the garden.

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Discard the old arrangements from your thinking. Throw caution to the wind and reposition your belongings in new and different ways. A change is as good as a holiday, so revamp this space beginning with the furniture. Once the furniture is in place, add your outdoor rug, soft furnishings and scatter cushions.

Step back and admire what is happening right before your eyes! This should boost you, as you move forward to the next step, the fun part, styling!

DAY 5: STYLING. Don’t forget the details! Once your larger furniture pieces are positioned, it is vital that you focus on adding style. You’ve already added scatter cushions and outdoor rugs but there is so much more to go: lanterns, planter boxes, candles, trays, magazine racks filled with CWL magazines, books and greenery.

Set the table and pop a vase of fresh flowers in the centre.

These are the items that will truly make your outdoor space feel warm and welcoming, look stylish and bring the refurbished outdoor entertaining area to life.

There you go, you’ve done it! Time to sit back, light a candle (Glasshouse Manhattan Little Black Dress is my favourite outdoor fragrance right now), pop a platter of fresh prawns and fruit on the table and relax.

Oh, and don’t forget the champagne (life is a celebration after all).

Summer fun to everyone!

Words, styling and images: Pip Teys

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On The Bright Side BEA SPACKMAN Business owner, Bella and Sissi Hair and Beauty, Dubbo

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ea Spackman is the perfect example of one’s style reflecting one’s personality beautifully.

Oozing vibrancy and fun, Bea is a mother, businesswoman, hairdresser, beauty therapist, partner and friend. She is also a breast cancer survivor.

As the owner of Bella and Sissi Hair and Beauty in Dubbo, Bea’s days are spent making her clients look and feel fabulous.

Not only is she a purveyor of style, she practises what she preaches.

Bea says: “My style is very eclectic.

I love fashion in all its forms – clothes, hair, beauty products and accessories and home decor. I love bright colours and patterns.”

Bea grew up in Tamworth and moved to Sydney to complete her hairdressing apprenticeship. Unable to resist the allure of the country, Bea has since lived in Gunnedah, Tambar Springs and has now been living in the Central West for the past 15 years. “I love the lifestyle the country affords the people lucky enough to live here,” she says.

Here is a glimpse into Bea’s bright, bold and beautiful style.

BIKINI Baku Swimwear Sassari Crochet Lace Splice Triangle Top $69.95, Casablanca Rio Hipster Bottom $39.95 (www.bakuswimwear.com.au).

FAKE TAN Le Tan Fast Tan $15.49, Priceline, Orana Mall, Dubbo (02) 6881 6007.

My can’t-livewithout summer fashion item.

SANDALS Birkenstock Gizeh in silver $116 (www.birkenstockaustralia.com.au).

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DRESS Ruby Yaya Welcome Dress $129 (www.rubyyaya.com).

SHORTS Denim Pocket Detail Short, $79.95 (www.countryroad.com.au).

FASHION STYLE FILE

What is your go-to summer outfit?

My beautiful new Ruby Yaya dress. It has everything I love, light-weight cotton, beautiful embroidery and a touch of bling.

I also love one-shouldered dresses.

Your can’t-live-without summer fashion item?

My silver Birkenstocks. They go with everything and are so comfortable.

My denim shorts are a staple.

What is your best piece of summer style advice?

Keep it light with beautiful cotton dresses and smock shirts. Add colour with accessories. A little bit of “tan in a can” works wonders.

Your fantasy summer fashion item?

I can’t decide if it’s an amazing pair of heels, a great new handbag, a piece of beautiful silver jewellery, something I see for my daughters or something awesome for my house. Or maybe it’s that white bikini I’ve lusted after since I was 15.

Your favourite thing about summer in the Central West?

The smell before it rains, longer days, beautiful sunsets and my air conditioner – in my house, my car and my salon!

Who is your style icon?

My style icon, without a doubt, is and will always be my beautiful mother.

No one will ever come close to her, she has taught me everything I know about, well, everything really.

Compiled by Ali Wanchap-Wood

“MY STYLE IS VERY ECLECTIC. I LOVE FASHION IN ALL ITS FORMS – CLOTHES, HAIR, BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES AND HOME DECOR. I LOVE BRIGHT COLOURS AND PATTERNS.”

Your fantasy summer fashion item?

A piece of beautiful silver jewellery.

EARRINGS Sterling Silver Oval Made with Swarovski Zirconia Earrings $129, Wallace Bishop, Orana Mall, Dubbo (02) 6881 7200.

RING Sterling Silver iLOVE Ring, Wallace Bishop, $129. BRACELET Endless Jewelry Pink Double Wrap Bracelet $90 with Sterling Silver Charm $40 (special combined price $99) Regency Jewellers, Orana Mall, Dubbo (02) 6882 7538.

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eyond the doors of the Swish Gallery Dubbo lies a vibrant world of sparkle and shine. It’s a combination of all things beautiful and silver, colourful and unique. The search for something swish starts and stops here.

A passion for silver and difficulty sourcing unique jewellery pieces inspired owner Susie Rowley to open the Swish Gallery in July 2006. Crowning the contemporary range of silver jewellery are mantels dripping with lustrous pearls in shades of dusty pink and moonlit grey. The antique sparkle of 1920s marcasite jewellery speaks softly of yesteryear.

It was Susie’s love of Israeli jewellery, however, that sparked her appreciation for silver.

“There is something special about Israeli jewellery,” she says with affection. “Each piece is unique, hand hammered and stamped.

Its intricate patterns combine silver, gold and rose gold with touches of opal and precious stone.”

29 Talbragar Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 Tel: 02 6882 9528 theswishgallery@bigpond.com www.theswishgallery.com.au Open weekdays 9 - 5ish Sat 9 - 12ish!

Eclectic, theatrical and as colourful as the wares she sells, Susie has developed a special flair for selecting unique gifts that find their way into people’s hearts and homes. “My collections are based upon whether I would want to own it, use it, wear it or put it in my garden,” she says.

Each personally selected piece shares a connection to Susie’s life; an experience, a memory, a suggestion, a hobby or a moment in time. Susie wistfully recalls an experience while in Kenya, where she witnessed Nairobi women crafting the hand-made and hand-painted Kazuri beads and pottery she stocks in store.

The Swish Gallery has evolved to include collections from all corners of the globe. It continues to support local artisans and designers. Wall décor, signature furniture pieces, quirky collectables, contemporary homewares and a cascade of colourful handbags and scarves are among a burgeoning swag of tempting treasures.

Susie Rowley’s appreciation for the beautiful and unique saturates every space in the gallery. Whether buying for a wedding, anniversary, partner or friend, all things to be treasured are found at the Swish Gallery Dubbo. CWL Words: Dayna Tierney Image: Steve Cowley

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GORGEOUSNESS This little store is a blend of all things gorgeous and girly

We have an extensive range of clothing and accessories, so we can dress you from head to toe.

Some of our favourite brands include...

Honey & Beau | Ministry of Style | Nude shoes

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essica Jane Paramedical and Natural Beauty Therapy, Dubbo, specialises in superior skin and beauty care. Initially based in Wellington, Jessica Jane’s continued growth and forward vision meant relocating to Dubbo three years ago was a necessary progression.

Meticulously presented, owner Jessica Cross is a walking advertisement for her life’s calling.

“I always knew I wanted to be involved in the beauty industry,” she says with clarity. “I have a passion for skin care and making people happy.

It’s a great motivator for providing the best therapy possible.”

At Jessica Jane, professionally trained technicians and world-class products ensure the best treatment results possible. Jessica is the first and only therapist in regional NSW awarded the prestigious “Expert” status from international leading skincare company Dermalogica.

Alongside world-class skincare ranges and cosmetics, Jessica Jane provides skin rejuvenation services based on individual skincare assessment. These include: microdermabrasion, skin needling and recently, the gold standard in laser therapy, Candela GentleLase Pro. The Candela medical-grade laser is the latest and most effective technology available for permanent skin pigmentation reduction and laser hair removal, achieving remarkable results.

Treatments remain personal and private with a small and experienced team including Jessica’s mother, Roslyn Cross. Roslyn joined the Dubbo salon in 2012, and brings 10 years’ experience as a nail technician.

Offering a comprehensive list of beauty services and expertise, Jessica Jane is a consummate professional and a leader in the industry. CWL

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WHERE

JOIE DE VIVRE – “EXUBERANT ENJOYMENT OF LIFE”

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have been most fortunate to experience my very own joie de vivre during a recent trip to Paris in the European spring. The memories I hold dear of a particular day on that trip are so full of joy that I just had to share them with you, among other snippets of my third adventure to this stunning city. So spread some jam on a buttery croissant and read on to experience a piece of Frank Sinatra’s I Love Paris.

Paris during spring, if the weather permits, is a luxury and an honour. It may sound clichéd yet the light is bright, the blossoms are out, and you can hear the birds chirping in the trees. There is a definite buzz around Paris – it is alive and magnificent. My joie de vivre day took the shape of a morning stroll through the grounds of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. It was a morning of such delightful weather where the sun beamed proudly out of a sky so blue it took my breath away. With the “man of action” at a business meeting I was able to linger along boulevards to my heart’s content, taking photographs and drinking in the abundant sights of Paris all around me.

Paris is a city that rewards you if you meander in childlike wonder and hungrily devour every single sight and moment available to all your senses.

Oh, the beautiful moments I experienced in a few short hours during my sashay along the River Seine and the eastern parts of the Île de la Cité; renowned for its little streets, cafes and shops. I spotted a majestic mallard duck, standing so proudly I thought he was fake, clearly absorbing the sights as he overlooked the Seine. As I carefully approached, camera poised for action, he glanced my way in the most relaxed manner. He appeared to pose for each shot, tilting his head at different angles after each camera click.

It was, in my opinion, an enormous joie de vivre moment.

After I had relaxed beside Notre Dame Cathedral for a time, I headed south towards the Latin Quarter only to discover the lovely Pont de l’Archeveche covered in those silly “Locks of Love”. As romantic as the idea of locking your love on the bridge with a padlock and message, I find it to be rather ugly and on the edge of tolerated vandalism. It was a healthy reminder that joie de vivre is not to be taken for granted!

Worthy of a mention is one of the oldest restaurants (founded in 1594) in Paris that I stumbled across before arriving at Notre Dame Cathedral.

Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole Restaurant is on the Île de la Cité, just two steps from Notre Dame. Au Vieux reflects history in every detail, from the picture-perfect exterior with its aqua walls, purple chairs and the most

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stunning purple wisteria vine blazing its way across the frontage like it belonged in a fairytale to the heavily figured scarlet wallpaper and tented ceilings inside, the antique prints, the exposed stonework and rich draperies; Au Vieux Paris is very romantic.

Any trip to Paris, be it your first or fifth, is incomplete without a dusk tour of the Eiffel Tower. We paid a little more and joined one of the “skip the line” guided tours. This is a smart way to take in the tower, saves valuable time and takes you to all three levels of the tower with an added bonus of an educated guide giving you the full historical, engineering and social context of the icon. Petrified of heights, my fingernail marks are still embedded in the bench seat on level two as my husband tried to lure me from the safe haven I had found to the sparkling summit.

It is important that your preparation for the tower is finely tuned with dinner in one of the many splendid local restaurants. But don’t look in the main streets, venture down the avenues until you find your little gem. We did; our dinner was at a typical French bistro, owned by Christian Constant.

This is a great, picture-postcard classic Parisian bistro with a lovely mosaic floor, very French décor and the food was sublime as well!

The next day, my husband announced that I was booked in to have a French manicure at “Franck Provost”, Galleries Lafayette on Boulevarde Haussmann with Vivienne. This was a lovely surprise, ever so chic and French. With my freshly painted fingernails, we ambled towards the Musee du Louvre and luxuriated in the huge variety of artworks on display. I am passionate about art, and had already visited a couple of times before, yet this third visit was more thrilling than ever. The Louvre contains some of the most famous pieces of art in the world, including the Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace and the most beautiful collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities. It is not to be missed.

My joie de vivre ends with my head resting peacefully on fluffy feather pillows in the Citadines Paris Opera Grands Boulevards in one of the best arrondissements in Paris. The bed linen smells like jasmine, the air is still alive with a special kind of Parisian magic.

Paris is a must.

Words and images: Pip Teys

TRAVEL

“There is a definite

buzz around Paris – it is alive and magnificent.”

PIP TEYS

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Festive RECIPES AND IMAGES BY ANNE & PAUL LOVERIDGE, THE QUARRY RESTAURANT, COWRA

FARE

P raw n a nd Sca l lop Bonbon w it h Lemon Sa f f ron Sauce This is a dish from our past that keeps appearing on our menu due to requests from our regular customers, especially around Christmas time as it has a wonderful festive look about it.

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 12 medium green king prawns 8 fresh scallops (roe removed) 1 clove garlic, crushed 50ml thickened cream 6 long chives blanched in water for 20 seconds and refreshed in cold water 2 tbsp chopped chives 50ml fresh lemon juice 8 sheets filo pastry Melted butter to brush on pastry Sauce: 1 cup thickened cream 50ml reserved cooking liquid from the seafood 8 saffron threads 20ml fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or micro herbs for garnish Salt and pepper to taste 170 CWL

METHOD: Take green prawns and de-head, peel and de-vein. Chop each prawn into three pieces.

Cut the scallops into quarters.

Place seafood in a pot of salted simmering water for three minutes, then drain, reserving 50ml of cooking liquid. Allow seafood to cool.

In a bowl, place the cooled seafood, cream, garlic, lemon juice and chopped chives and mix together. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Pinch the parcel close to the filling to make a Christmas bonbon shape and bow-tie each end with the long chives. Brush once more with melted butter and refrigerate until cooking time.

Heat oven to 160 degrees.

Place pastries on greased oven tray and cook for 15 minutes, watching carefully. Remember, the seafood is already cooked, so all you are doing now is reheating the mix while browning the pastry.

Chill in fridge for 15 minutes.

While the pastries are cooking you have time to make the sauce.

Place one sheet of filo pastry on clean bench top and brush with melted butter, add a second sheet of pastry on top of the first sheet and brush melted butter on one half of the second sheet. Fold over to form a square of four sheets.

Sauce: Place the cream, reserved cooking liquid, saffron and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook over high heat. The sauce will reduce and thicken and take on the colour from the saffron. Adjust seasoning.

Place about two tablespoons of mixture in the middle of the pastry on the closest edge to yourself, brush pastry with melted butter and roll up to form a long cylinder shape.

To Serve: Place sauce in centre of four serving plates and scatter with chopped dill or micro herbs. Place pastry on sauce and enjoy.

SEASONAL RECIPES

Lime a nd Macada mia Crusted Atla ntic Sa lmon w ith Ponzu Syrup

Salmon is such a beautiful firm fish and one of my all-time favourite meals.

This recipe is a lovely simple recipe for those who are not comfortable cooking fish, as it is baked in the oven rather than sautéed in a pan. If you like your salmon a little under done, cook for eight minutes. Ten minutes will suit those who like it cooked through.

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 800g fresh Atlantic salmon fillet, skinned and boned, cut into 4 portions 60g chopped macadamia nuts 3 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped Zest of one fresh lime and juice 4 tbsp lightly toasted panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp softened butter ¼ cup of ponzu sauce (sourced from an Asian deli) ½ cup beef stock 2 tsp tomato paste 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 2 tbsp red wine vinegar METHOD Heat oven to 180 degrees.

Place salmon fillets on oven tray lined with baking paper and brush the salmon with softened butter.

Combine macadamia nuts, chopped lime leaves, lime zest and bread crumbs. Coat top of fillets with this mixture. Press down well.

Place in oven for eight to 10 minutes, then rest for five minutes in a warm place.

While salmon is cooking prepare the ponzu sauce.

Place beef stock, ponzu sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar and a tablespoon of fresh lime juice and red wine vinegar in a saucepan and simmer until reduced and syrup like.

To serve: Plate up salmon on some crusty roasted potatoes and add sauce. Serve with a fresh rocket and pear salad for a lovely healthy meal.

“Salmon is such a beautiful firm fish and one of my all-time favourite meals.”

- ANNE LOVERIDGE

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SEASONAL RECIPES

Chocolat e Ha zel nut Cheeseca ke w it h Ha zel nut P ra l i ne This is one of my latest cheesecake recipes and it is deceptively simple to make. I recently made this for the 60th birthday celebration of a friend who loves cheesecake and it presented beautifully with a tower of spun toffee and toffee hazelnuts. I also feel this would make a wonderful festive dessert for the Christmas Season.

In the restaurant I serve it with hazelnut praline, which tastes equally good.

It is much easier to cut and serve straight from the fridge.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake INGREDIENTS 200g Anzac Biscuits 30g toasted hazelnuts (see praline recipe) 50g butter 500g cream cheese (room temperature)

Beat the cream cheese and icing sugar together until smooth and creamy, then add the Nutella to the cream cheese mixture and beat until just combined.

Remove the springform tin from the fridge and scrape the Nutella mixture over the biscuit base until smooth. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

350g Nutella (room temperature) 50g icing sugar (sifted)

Hazelnut Praline

Place the sugar in a heavy-based saucepan.

Heat over medium heat until it turns into a golden-brown caramel. As the sugar starts to turn brown, tip the pan gently to combine the unmelted bits of sugar with the caramel.

Add the broken hazelnuts and gently coat the nuts with the caramel using a wooden spoon, then tip onto the parchment-lined tray and let cool. When completely cool cut into pieces with a large knife and keep in an airtight container until required.

INGREDIENTS METHOD Line a 22cm springform cake tin with foil.

150g whole peeled hazelnuts (30g for the cheesecake base)

Process biscuits and toasted hazelnuts in a food processor to achieve fine crumbs.

70g caster sugar

Place the butter in a heavy-based saucepan over high heat and let bubble until it just starts to turn brown. Remove from heat immediately, pour over the biscuit crumbs in the food processor and process until combined.

METHOD

Transfer crumb mix to foil-lined cake tin and press down with the back of a spoon to create a level base. Refrigerate.

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Toast hazelnuts in an oven at 140 degrees until light golden (about 15 minutes).

Remove from oven and let cool. Then, with the flat of a large chopping knife, press down on the hazelnuts to break into pieces.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

To Serve Take the cake from fridge, remove the side of the tin, place a piece of parchment paper over the top of the cake then place a flat plate on top and upend the cake, remove the base and peel off the foil. Place a cake plate over the base of the cheesecake and carefully turn the cake over so that it is again right side up.

Slice the cake with a knife dipped in warm water and dried between each slice for lovely smooth sides. Place off centre on a plate and sprinkle with praline. Delicious served with some vanilla bean ice-cream. CWL

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FOOD

Just desserts

WITH LORRAINE HILLS

When thinking of my favourite sweets for Christmas Day, what comes to mind is a Christmas pudding cooked in a cloth.

We used to include threepences and sixpences in the mixture but it is not recommended with today’s coins.

C H R I S T M A S P U DDI N G Lightly beat 250g butter with 1 cup sugar.

Add 3 eggs and beat together.

Add ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda and ½ teaspoon nutmeg to 2 cups plain flour and mix into above ingredients.

Then fold in 500g raisins and 500g sultanas.

The mixture is now ready to go in the cloth.

To prepare cloth, dampen calico cloth (about 60cm square) with warm water and sprinkle with plain flour (leave about 6cm without flour around edge.

Spoon mixture into prepared cloth. I place the cloth in a large breakfast bowl to help hold it together, then pull the top and tie tightly with string.

Place a cake cooler on bottom of boiler and put pudding on this. Cover pudding with warm water, bring to boil and then simmer for 3½ hours.

Remove pudding from boiler and cool.

Store by hanging for 2 weeks, or it may be frozen until needed.

Before serving, pudding will need to be boiled for 1 hour, leaving in cloth.

To serve, remove from cloth and slice as required.

Enjoy!

The smell of freshly grown, ready-to-pick lemons reminds me that it is time to make my lemon sago dessert.

L E M O N S AG O DE S S E R T INGREDIENTS

METHOD

100g sago

Place sago and water in a saucepan and boil until clear, stir when you first put on stove then every now and then.

Juice of 2 lemons Zest of 1 lemon 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp golden syrup or for richer taste use also 1 tbsp treacle 2 cups hot water

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Remove from heat and add lemon juice, zest, sugar and golden syrup or treacle.

After mixing well, pour into an appropriate-sized glass mould.

Great with custard, ice-cream or cream.

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The Next Grind A REAL FIND S

tarting from scratch, Michael and Debbie Welsh took a major risk introducing their concept of fresh, homemade, quality food and real espresso coffee to the country town of Gilgandra.

“Our aim is to provide a cosmopolitan sanctuary in the heart of regional NSW,” Debbie explains during a break from her hectic schedule at The Next Grind Coffee and Gallery, conveniently located on the Newell Highway.

Starting 11 years ago, the pair have gone from strength to strength and today employ two local chefs, Mark Sandry and James Dougan, who are equally passionate about good food. Both enjoy cooking with fresh seasonal produce from the garden as well as introducing an exciting new range of wholesome flavours.

Mark served his apprenticeship at the SSS Steakbar in Dubbo (now the Lion’s Pride) while James honed his skills at restaurants in Nelson Bay and Newcastle.

“Both of these progressive young men are now back in Gilgandra, hoping to take the town out of its comfort zone and keen for the public to experiment with new things,” Debbie says.

Combined with Michael’s skills as a pastry cook – he makes all the mouth-watering pastries, bread, pastas and pies for the shop and lunch menu – the friendly team at The Next Grind Coffee and Gallery are ticking all the boxes, collecting numerous awards including the 2009 NSW-ACT Cafe of the Year.

“Michael’s baking is exceptional and sets us apart from other coffee shops by making all our meals in-house,” a proud Debbie says. “He starts at 2am to have all the baking done for our daily breakfast at 6am.”

The Next Grind is popular with the “grey nomads” travelling to Queensland each winter, with plenty of off-street parking for caravans and trucks.

“We are definitely focused on servicing the tourism industry, with plenty of travellers en route to popular tourist destinations at the nearby Dubbo Zoo and Warrumbungle mountains,” Debbie says.

While the tourism trade is important, it is their commitment to Gilgandra and the locals that gives them the most pleasure. They may have hosted dinner for former NSW Governor Marie Bashir and other dignitaries, but this community-friendly business also supplies pies to the local schools, sporting organisations and fruit shop.

“We care about providing quality food and coffee with great service,” Michael says. “We are very grateful to our customers, especially the locals who support us, enabling us to grow and move forward.”

For a wholesome and relaxed experience, The Next Grind Coffee and Gallery, and the adjacent nursery, is the place to be. The eatery is open from 6am for breakfast Tuesday to Saturday and from 9am on Sunday. CWL Above: Debbie Welsh; junior staff Alarna Sutton, Laura Gilmour and Caleb Roberts; Debbie and Michael in the busy kitchen of their eatery.

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9TH JUNIOR WORLD GLIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1-12 December Narromine Aerodrome jwgc@glidingaustralia.org www.jwgc2015.com OATLEY WINES MUDGEE CUP RACE DAY 4 December Mudgee Race Course Colleen Walker (02) 6372 6035 colleen@hwy.com.au www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/race-days-in-themudgee-region PEAK HILL MEET YOU UP THE STREET 4 December Caswell Street, Peak Hill Betty Zdan 0407 072 813 zdanbet@hotmail.com www.peakhill.nsw.au/index.php/events-recreation/ item/meet-you-up-the-street-festival BLAYNEY ARTS POP UP GALLERY 4-5, 10-12, 17-19 & 24 December 117 Adelaide St, Blayney Penny May 0412 768 030 pmay22@yahoo.com.au www.pennymay.com.au CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE PARK 5 December Sunken Gardens, Cameron Park, Wellington Kerry and Don (02) 6845 1853 MILLTHORPE MARKETS 6 December Redmond Oval, Millthorpe Johannah Francis 0476 972 432 contactmillthorpemarkets@gmail.com www.millthorpemarkets.com RIVERSMART’S MACQUARIE RIVER FISHING CLASSIC 6-7 December Downstream of Lake Burrendong, Macquarie River www.riversmart.org.au MVAS TWILIGHT RACE MEETING 11 December Warren Racecourse, Old Warren Road, Warren Bek McKay (02) 6847 4447 Bekbbk@bigpond.com www.warrenjockeyclub.com.au LOLA GREENO - CULTURAL JEWELS 12-20 December & 12 January-7 February Cowra Regional Art Gallery Brian Langer (02) 6340 2190 blanger@cowra.nsw.gov.au www.cowraartgallery.com.au LAZY RIVER ESTATE’S OUTDOOR POP UP MARKETS 13 December Lazy River Estate Kelly Reynolds (02) 6882 2111 events@lazyriverestate.com.au www.lazyriverestate.com.au CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 13 December Machattie Park, Bathurst (02) 6331 6622 bathurst@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au www.mitchellconservartorium.edu.au

FISH RIVER FESTIVAL 13 December O’Connell Hotel, 2408 O’Connell Road, O’Connell (02) 6337 5745 tourism@oberon.nsw.gov.au www.oberonaustralia.com MUDGEE MINIATURE RAILWAY 13 December Corner of Cassilis and Buckaroo Lane, Mudgee Peter King (02) 6373 3626 www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/WhatsOn/events-all WARREN CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 20 December Macquarie Park, Warren Karlene Irving (02) 6847 9194 BOXING DAY RACES 26 December Wellington Race Course Ian Giffin (02) 6845 2611 www.wellingtonraceclub.com.au MACQUARIE PICNIC RACES 29 December Trangie Racecourse, Trangie macquariepicnics@yahoo.com.au www.facebook.com/macquariepicnicraces PARKES HARNESS RACING NEW YEAR'S EVE MEETING 31 December Parkes Showground Tony Dumesny 0427 415 098 parkeshrc2@bigpond.com www.harness.org.au/parkes/parkes.cfm NYE AT PARKLANDS RESORT 31 December Parklands Resort, Mudgee (02) 6372 4500 www.parklandsresort.com.au PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL 6-10 January Various locations throughout Parkes Beth Link (02) 6862 6000 beth.link@parkes.nsw.gov.au www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au KANDOS STREET MACHINE & HOT ROD SHOW 23-24 January Simpkins Park, Ilford Rd, Kandos (02) 6379 4066 kandosstreetmachine@hotmail.com ROTARY MARKETS 23 January & 27 February Cameron Park, Wellington 0488 418 8076 Australia Day Celebrations 26 January Various locations throughout Bathurst (02) 6333 6158 www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au PARKES SHIRE AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 26 January Tullamore, Trundle, Bogan Gate, Peak Hill and Parkes (02) 6862 6000 events@parkes.nsw.gov.au www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/events AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 26 January Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre (02) 6847 6600 council@warren.nsw.gov.au www.warren.nsw.gov.au LIQUI-MOLY BATHURST 12 HOUR 5-7 February Mount Panorama (02) 8346 2647 enquiries@bathurst12hour.com www.bathurst12hour.com.au

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BATHURST STREET & CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE SHOW 6 February Russell Street, Bathurst Greg Hirst (02) 9635 0761 greg@greghirstenterprises.com.au www.greghirstenterprises.com.au MUDGEE RACES 7 February Mudgee Racecourse Colleen Walker (02) 6372 6035 colleen@hwy.com.au www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/race-days-in-themudgee-region BATHURST SWAP MEET 7 February Bathurst showground Michael Hope 0408 415 525 mickman@ipstarmail.com.au HIGHLANDS STEAM & VINTAGE FAIR 12-14 February Oberon Rugby Leagues Club, 4 Lowes Mount Road, Oberon Jim Hawkes (02) 6336 1934 hawkesjim54@gmail.com www.oberonaustralia.com LAZY RIVER ESTATE’S WEDDING OPEN DAY 14 February Lazy River Estate Kelly Reynolds (02) 6882 2111 events@lazyriverestate.com.au www.lazyriverestate.com.au MACQUARIE PHILHARMONIA @ MAYFIELD GARDEN 14 February Mayfield Garden, 530 Mayfield Road, Oberon Melissa Millward (02) 6336 3131 garden@mayfieldgarden.com.au www.mayfieldgarden.com.au VALENTINE’S DINNER 14 February Lazy River Estate Kelly Reynolds (02) 6882 2111 events@lazyriverestate.com.au www.lazyriverestate.com.au OBERON SHOW 20 February Oberon Show Ground, Ross Street, Oberon Marie Mills (02) 6335 6358 marie.oberonshow@gmail.com www.oberonshow.org.au GULGONG SHOW 20 February Gulgong Showground Kate Dollison (02) 6374 2689 gulgongshow@bigpond.com www.gulgongshow.org.au EGLINTON COUNTRY FAIR 27 February Eglinton Showground Emma Grabham 0409 288 554 www.eglintoncountryfair@gmail.com www.eglinton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au RYLSTONE/KANDOS SHOW 27 February Rylstone Showground Carolyn Cannon (02) 6379 7718 rylkanss@bigpond.com SOFALA & DISTRICT AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE SHOW 28 February Sofala Showground Jayne Miller 0429 914 073

Email: events@centralwestmagazine.com.au Compiled by Jane Tickle.

All events are subject to change and we recommend contacting the organisers to confirm details.

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Poppa’s Fudge and Jam Factory Welcome to Poppa’s Fudge and Jam Factory, Young’s sweetest tourist attraction.

From Paddock to Plate we grow our own produce to ensure the freshest ingredients.

We make all our products by hand, over 100 lines of jams, sauces and chutneys and over 50 varieties of fudge.

Huge gift emporium in store.

Open 7 days Shop 1, 21 Lovell St, Young

Phone: 02 6382 5854

coffee...sandwiches...meals...spectacles!

Freshly made sandwiches, home style cooking and friendly relaxed atmosphere. Function room.

Reasonably priced meals, special dietary requirements catered for.

Spectacles and sunglasses available. Adjustments and minor repairs carried out whilst you wait.

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Twisted River Cellar Door & Vineyard Award winning wines, great food, stunning surroundings, there is no better place to spend time, whether it’s a leisurely tasting, or attendance at one of our events. Twisted River is also the perfect setting to hold your next special event or just a great place to meet up with friends.

Cellar door open Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm, however best to call first or just drop in when the flags are out.

Twisted River Wines 6056 Henry Parkes Way, Manildra PO Box 2, Manildra NSW 2865

Phone: 02 6364 5447 Helen Armstrong 0429 998 023 Michelle Davies 0429 652 167

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SPECIAL OFFER FOR CENTRAL WEST LIFESTYLE READERS Book two nights during January/February and receive a bottle of premium regional wine with our compliments.

Enjoy ultimate luxury and relaxation, allow yourself to be pampered with delectable treats and stunning wines from our region and breathe in the aroma of utter peace. It’s the little things that count at Bishop’s Court Estate.

Bishop’s Court Estate 226 Seymour Street Bathurst NSW 2795 Ph: 02 6332 4447

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TREMAIN’S FLOUR MILL TOURS BATHURST

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n September 20, more than 1000 people came from all over NSW to see one of Bathurst’s heritage icons, the impressive Tremain’s Flour Mill in Keppel Street.

Tours of the mill were booked solid as hundreds took this once-in-a-generation opportunity to see the inner workings of this special Victorian mill complex. The Tremain family operated the mill, built circa 1857, for more than 100 years, extending and rebuilding, adding the towering silos and constantly updating the grain handling and milling machinery, much of which remains today.

Visitors also saw some of the extensive Tremain’s archive dating back to 1850 in an evocative display of photos, objects and memorabilia.

Many also enjoyed some of Bathurst’s wines, beers and produce.

Opening the event, Bathurst Mayor Gary Rush said: “This is a wonderful example of industrial heritage.

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1. Old flour millers: Paul Loneragan, Reg Gough, John Stevenson, Dick Eliott, Eric Schuller.

2. National Trust chairman Iain McPherson with Fran White from Bathurst Heritage Matters.

3. Tour guides Georgina and Lloyd Cleaver.

4. New mill owner Steve Birrell is congratulated

by Bathurst Mayor Gary Rush.

5. Jake Sturmer, David LeFevre, Bob (Phil) Banning and David Sherley.

6. Conservation architect Dr Senthil Kasiannan, Bob Toirken and Fish River Brewer Mick Hoban.

7. Mayor Gary Rush with Save Our Silos advocate Helen Bergen.

8. Susan Callan at the Bathurst District Historical Society book stall.

9. Three Cornered Hat; Michael Moffat, Catherine McCarthy and Robert Green.

10. Bathurst Wholefoods Coop’s Cathy Hale and assistant Sue Hale.

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Phone: (02) 6884 7354 www.grapevinecafe.com.au OPEN 7 DAYS

The Grapevine Cafe has great coffee and great food. We offer an indoor or outdoor dining experience with full table service. Situated in a beautiful heritage listed building with a spacious courtyard.

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Plainsman Motel 22 Sheriff Street, Forbes NSW 2871 Ph 02 6852 2466 | Fax 02 6852 3237 comforbes@exemail.com.au Reception Hours: Mon to Fri 7am - 9pm | Sat to Sun 8am - 9pm

• Free Wi-Fi available • Room From $ 108 • Two Bedroom Flat $ 180 • Disable Room Available

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8 Templar Street Forbes • 6852 2239 Come to Young and Celebrate the start of Spring at the Cherry Blossom Long Lunch.

Long trestle tables, exceptional Hilltops food and wines, and the rustic charm of one of Young’s most picturesque orchards combine for an unrivalled experience during the spring time blossoms.

Sunday 27th September Tickets $60 Call Young Visitor Information Centre on 02 6382 3394 Bookings are essential (Adults Only)

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IANDRA CASTLE OPEN DAY GREENETHORPE

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agnificent spring weather greeted the hundreds of visitors to Iandra Castle, Greenethorpe, for its Open Day in September. Iandra managers Bev and Rod Kershaw and staff ensured the castle and gardens looked spectacular and provided the venue for many folk to mingle and enjoy morning tea and lunch in a very relaxed atmosphere.

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This stunning castle, more than 104 years old, was built by Englishman George Henry Greene.

Together with the surrounding stables, church and residences, Iandra Castle was placed on the NSW Heritage list in 2005.

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1. Ladies day out: Dee Oliver, Sylvia Percira and Trudy Berry, all from Cowra.

2. Mick and Anne Miller, Forbes.

3. Back: Kai, Richard and Ivy Berry, St Leonards, Don Langfield, Cowra. Middle: Lorraine Swain, Blacktown, Mary Barber, Orange. Front: Joan Donald, Rouse Hill, and Marie Langfield, Cowra.

4. Terry and Margaret Toohey, Forbes.

5. Bill and Lorna Coady, Canowindra, Robert and Maree Grant, Canowindra with Bob Vaughan, Manildra.

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Front, left to right, Trish Stonestreet, Barry, with Levi and Chelsea Howarth, Carcoar.

7. Marie and Roger Harvey, "Willellen" Brucedale, Wagga Wagga.

8. Canowindra ladies Annette Lynch and Marlene Grant.

9. Glenn and Michelle Fuller, Mt Horrible, Limekilns, via Bathurst.

10. Heather and Graham Last, "Wavehill South’" Muttama via Cootamundra.

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Enjoy the quiet of the countryside in an historic stone cottage, the quaint gardener’s cottage, the original 19th Century stables or the grand manager’s residence.

A short 7 minute drive from the bustling town of Young.

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suits. suit hire. formal attire.

Also a great range of casual wear and young mens t-shirts from popular labels Jet Pilot • Element • Elwood • Henley • Lonsdale

All your clothing needs for young and old.

BRUCE’S MENSLAND 6382 6762 • 152 Boorowa St YOUNG

ALLURE ON MAIN A fusion of history meets modernisation - country meets urban!

A warm welcome and country hospitality awaits you at Allure on Main and RM Williams.

New season styles with natural fibres. Cosy woollen knits and accessories The Clothing Company fashion co-ordinates | Carla Spring fashion co-ordinates Andiamo - Designed and made in Australia for Australian women.

Full range of RM Williams in store; ladies and men’s; accessories, boots and footwear.

OPEN all day Tuesday to Sunday | 2 Campbell St, Young www.kettleandgrain.com | 0497 247 246

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SAKURA MATSURI CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL COWRA

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ow in its 26th year, the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival has become one of Cowra’s major events on the calendar and this year was no exception, with more than 2100 people enjoying the festivities and performances.

With the weather perfect and the crowds strong, visitors were able to watch and enjoy demonstrations as well as performances that included Taiko Drumming, Japanese Dance, Sakura Choir, Torsion Youth Choreographic Ensemble, Shakuhachi , Karate, Sumo Wrestling, Tea Ceremony, Bonsai Demonstrations and Shibori Indigo.

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The visitors were also treated to the delights, wares and cuisine of many stallholders. CWL Words: Justin Smith. Images: Elizabeth Tickle

1. Cowra Council’s Economic and Business Development Manager, Ponie De Wet with wife Zelda, Cowra Mayor Cr Bill West and grandson, Cody Smith-West, Townsville.

2. Jasmin Bond, stallholder from Greentrees Gourmet Preserves, sells some of her delicious local produce to Brooke Smith, Cowra, and Jill Eyelington, also of Cowra.

3. The hardworking team at the Japanese gardens Matthew Rush, Garry Lynch, Kayla Melton, Manager Justin Smith, Lee Mewburn.

4. Interstate visitors Darryl and Catriona McGregor, Mount Tambourine, Queensland.

5. Sisters Alycia Gaynor, Orange, and Alex Gaynor, Sydney, enjoyed the special treats on offer.

6. Visitors from Wahroonga, Sydney were An Yang and Dan Lin. 7. Dubbo artist Stuart Vorias with his watercolour depicting the Japanese Gardens.

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Tranquil. It's the perfect word to describe the Japanese Garden. You can't help but feel completely at peace when you walk through the lush gardens and cascading streams which represent the landscapes of Japan: where the hill is a mountain, streams are the rivers and the ponds, inland lakes and the sea. Spend some time walking around the exquisitely manicured Kaiyushiki (strolling) garden.

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Special features include a traditional Tatami Room, 3 Room Cultural Centre, Tea House, Bonsai House, Bonsho Bell, Gift Shop, Audio Guides, Golf Buggy Hire and Café.

Open Daily 8.30 am to 5.00 pm (Closed Christmas Day) Admission charges apply Ken Nakajima Place (PO Box 248), Cowra NSW 2794 P: +61 2 6341 2233 F: +61 2 6341 1875 E: info@cowragarden.com.au www.cowragarden.com.au

Visit the Cowra Visitor Information Centre for the largest selection of local wines, souvenirs and local produce.

Learn about the Cowra Breakout by watching our famous hologram in the POW Theatre.

Let our friendly staff help you, providing you with local maps, touring routes, and all the local information you need to make the most of your stay.

Open 9 - 5pm 7 days a week.

Visit www.cowratourism.com.au to plan your next visit Cowra Visitor Information Centre Olympic Park, Mid Western Highway T 02 6342 4333 E: info@cowratourism.com.au

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Located at the edge of town on an acreage, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are 18 luxurious, clean, comfortable, ground floor units to choose from. Park at your door, off street parking for coaches and trucks. Heated pool and BBQ in Australian native gardens.

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ESPRESSO BAR & EATERY HOMEWARES & GIFTS CREATIVE HUB & GALLERY EVENTS FULLY LICENCED NARROMINE + P 02 6889 7997

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luxury contemporary holiday house - Dunbogan

Osprey is a superbly appointed property of ultra modern design.

Located half an hour south of Port Macquarie in the quiet, private Timbarra Estate at Dunbogan.

The home overlooks native bushland and is only 200 metres form the beautiful South Beach and Crowdy Head National Park.

THE HOME: • 3 bedrooms- 2 queen sized beds and the other with 2 king singles • Main bedroom has luxurious ensuite • Bathrooms have large bath with separate shower

ALSO: Open plan entertainment areas featuring TV, DVD , stereo system, IPOD player. Double garage.

Large decks with barbecue.

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Lithgow

Surprisingly diverse

• It is very central to everything in town • The Galaxy Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday Nights • The Aastro Dish Motor Inn welcomes enquiries for special occasions & functions.

For Bookings & enquiries: Phone: 6862 3000 | Web: www.astrodish.com.au | Email: info@astrodish.com.au

For a free copy of the

Lithgow Visitor Guide

Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1137 Great Western Highway, (PO Box 19 Lithgow NSW 2790) T: 1300 760 276 or (02) 6350 3230, F: (02) 6350 3239 E: tourism@lithgow.com

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oung Town Hall was an impressive venue for the CWL launch of the Spring edition, featuring the beautiful town of Young, Australia’s cherry capital.

Manager of Young Tourism David Newberry and his team assisted capably with the organisation of the evening, which doubled as the launch for the Young Cherry Queen competition.

Businesspeople who had supported the feature as well as local identities and CWL team members enjoyed hospitality provided jointly by Young Council and Central West Lifestyle.

Guests were treated to magnificent wines from The Grove Estate winery, and wine was graciously served during the evening by winery owners Suellen and Brian Mullany.

Attendees on the night were presented with a complimentary copy of the new Spring CWL magazine and sales started vigorously the following day in Young newsagents and selected retail outlets.

Continued strong sales have been the norm within Young and throughout the Central West and beyond.

The colourful cover, featuring Young’s key agricultural product, cherries, has been very popular with readers.

Congratulations must be extended to successful Young photographer Holly Bradford for capturing this magnificent image. CWL Words: Elizabeth Tickle

1. CWL Publisher Alex Tickle and Lisa Starr.

2. Mayor of Young Cr John Walker addressing the guests.

3. Local historian Joe Kinsela, Robin and Robert Everdell, Everdell Constructions, Young.

4. Justin Sanderson and CWL Writer Jane Tickle, both of Warren.

5. Lisa Starr, CWL Advertising Designer, with Elizabeth Tickle, Editor.

6. Victoria Anderson, Springfield Guest Cottages, Young, with Annie Bassingthwaighte from Annie B’s Full House, Young.

7. Brooke Stevenson and Ben Hurth-Gye from Kettle and Grain Cafe.

8. Sarah Waddell, “Peakview,“Young, and Anna Tickle, CWL Writer.

9. Louise Scrivener, Claremont Capers, Murringo and Maurice Henry from Bribbaree.

10. Tourism Manager David Newberry with Cherry Festival Queen entrants.

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66TH NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL

4TH – 6TH DEC 2015 Street Parade Market Stalls Celtic Tattoo Parade Cherry Pie Eating Competition Cherry Pip Spit Competition Hilltops Region Wine Tasting Hilltops Heritage Rally Live Music, Fireworks, Amusements, Festival Food, National Cherry Festival Car Show Pick your own Cherries and more...

For more information

www.visityoung.com.au or connect with us #YoungNSW

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modern australian cuisine and share tapas menu open tuesday to saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner

10 court street, parkes | 6862 2229 www.bentfoodandwine.com.au

35 Main Street, Young

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Come try our fresh peaches, plums, nectarines and cherries.

Locally owned Betland’s Orchard provides fresh stone fruit and vegetables for sale during fruit season.

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NOW OPEN 7 days a week, 9am - 5.30pm from December to March (Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

Betland’s Orchard

Located 6kms south of Forbes on the West Wyalong Road. Phone: 6853 2240

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Grove Estate have quietly built an international following for their wines, which include both traditional and award winning reds.

The Outlook Cafe passion is the view, the food, the people.

We use only the finest and freshest ingredients for our menu that will fill your belly and warm your heart.

Call us today on 02 6382 6999 or drop into our Cellar Door 4100 Murringo Road, Young Open 7 days 9am - 4.30pm

Open daily 9am to 5pm Closed Tuesday Open late Friday night

RESERVATIONS Phone 02 6884 7977 Email theoutlookcafe@hotmail.com

ADDRESS Western Plains Cultural Centre 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo NSW

ASTON HOUSE

Newly renovated Federation home centrally located on Boorowa St, Young

Every comfort and luxury you require in a home away from home

Boasting 2 king bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully ducted air conditioning and centrally heated.

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Proudly serving Young for 65 years.

Good old fashioned service, great coffee and the perfect place for Breakfast, Lunch or that special treat.

“More than just a bakery� www.wilders.com.au

Wilders Bakery Pty Ltd

Our Opening Hours

207 Boorowa Street, Young P: 02 6382 1275

Monday to Friday: 6am to 5.30pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 3pm

Soak up the atmosphere.

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We proudly serve Morgans Coffee, a premium, sustainable coffee roasted in small batches to uncover the unique personality in each cup.

Corporate meetings, an intimate dinner or a friendly gathering?

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Seanne Green and Luke Jenkin were married on a stunning autumn day on April 11, 2015.

After nearly nine years together, Luke and Seanne, together with family and friends, celebrated their love at the beautiful Lazy River Estate, Dubbo.

The couple’s romantic outdoor ceremony was held on the banks of the Macquarie River.

A fun-filled reception at Lazy River’s Cellar Door function centre followed, with sweeping views across the vineyard.

Heidi Rookyard captured the spirit of the day and the newlyweds’ personalities perfectly.

Seanne’s Mia Solano gown added just the right amount of sparkle for the country glamour style affair.

Luke and Seanne spent their honeymoon on Mauritius before returning to their property near Tooraweenah.

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An autumn garden in the heart of Parkes set the stage for the beautiful wedding of Jacob Foran and Sarah Li on April 18, 2015.

Jacob and his groomsmen gathered in the garden, surrounded by family and friends, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the bride and her bridesmaids.

The ceremony was led by local celebrant Jeff Evans, and the amazing garden owned

by Faye and Kelvy Blackstock was used for the wedding photos. The reception then followed on a property out of town.

Talented local friends of the bride and groom provided the incredible menu at the reception.

The meals were by Jake Adams of Onnies Coffee, dessert buffet by Eat Me Edible Goodies and the wedding cake by Lee-Anne Wheeldon.

The night finished on a high with Sydneybased, Parkes-born, indie folk band Bears With Guns providing the soundtrack for an evening of dancing, joy and laughter.

Photographer: Julia Archibald Left: Brett Smede, Pearce Hoskinson, Jacob Foran, Tom Anderson, Nathan Koenig, Ashley Foran, Sarah Foran (Li), Olivia Fisher, Amelia Murchie and Mel Smede.

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Damien O’Donnell married Victoria Spurway on January 26.

Victoria and Damien met at the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup and when Victoria’s bag was discovered left behind, Damien volunteered to post it back to her in Sydney and with it, he included a letter.

The rest is history.

A beautiful summer’s day, high up on the hill at Borrodell Vineyard Orange, made for a perfect setting. The ceremony held on the grounds of the winery was led by the groom’s uncle, Fr Paul O’Donnell.

Guests from far and wide enjoyed the panoramic view before the reception in Borrodell’s Wine Cellar.

The bride’s elegant wedding dress was made by Rose Organ of Wagga Wagga, and the bridal party comprised the couple’s close school friends. Victoria and Damien honeymooned in Europe and have made their home in Orange.

Photographer: Cassi Kennedy Photography

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Far right: Victoria O’Donnell and niece Zara Spurway.

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e is possibly the only barber plying his trade from the middle of a country pub but Lindsay Totman has been doing just that for the past 12 years at the Canobolas Hotel in Orange.

For decades he worked around the corner in Lords Place, until new owners offered him a swank new barber’s shop, smack bang in the pub’s former reception area.

Lindsay is from the old school of barbers. There is only one other genuine barber left in town and he jokingly refers to anybody else as “ladies’ hairdressers”.

He’s been cutting men’s hair since the 1960s but enjoyed an 18-year break from the game when he joined Tooheys as the area sales manager.

His small shop is full of memorabilia, including an old bookmaker’s board, framed pictures of old tennis stars like Rod Laver and Ken “Muscles” Rosewall and a small collection of cut-throat razors – a reminder of the good old days when a shave was all part of the job.

Lindsay has always loved his tennis and was still swinging the racquet until about 10 years ago.

Every January he travels down to Melbourne for the Australian Tennis Open, where he watches the best players of the day go through their paces. Among pride of place on the wall is a picture of himself with tennis great Rafael Nadal, snapped at the 2014 Open.

After each haircut Lindsay dips his hand into an 80-year-old cash register rescued from Kelly’s Hotel, a famous pub on the corner of Lords Place and Moulder Street. Resting on the old till is a picture of Albert Einstein with the accompanying words: “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction.

The world will have a generation of idiots.”

While his customers still get a chuckle out of that one, most are happiest having a chinwag with the bloke who knows more than most about the goings-on in town.

After each haircut Lindsay dips his hand into an 80-year-old cash register rescued from Kelly’s Hotel, a famous pub on the corner of Lords Place and Moulder Street.

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Although he is almost 70 years young, Lindsay hopes to be still trimming the locks of his regular customers for a long time yet.

“There was a great old bloke called Barry Evers, who worked here on Thursdays till he retired at 80, so I’m hoping for at least another seven or eight good years,” he says with a satisfied smile. CWL Words and images: Shot by Jake

Lindsay performs the finishing touches on the duty manager of the Canobolas Hotel, Jared Dillon.

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