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Cover: Ed 13, Sept-Oct 2019 Andrew McNamara: Owner of The Field at Easts Rugby 22A O'Sullivan Rd, Bellevue Hill www.thefieldateastsrugby.com.au
PUBLISHER Welcome to Spring and all that goes with it. The Spring Equinox that arrives at 5.50am on Sept 23, that awful feeling that Christmas is just 13 weeks away on Sept 25 and, of course, a whole host of events and celebrations that we write about in "What’s On", "Paddington Patter "and "Bondi Buzz".
chosen by town planners in suburb after suburb because it is hardy and pollution resistant. More recently they have come under attack for causing hay fever but in their defense it is said that grass species are the most prevalent pollen producers at this time of year.
It’s also the time that Plane trees get their leaves to provide shade from the heat of summer and surprise us that they know exactly the moment that spring arrives. They also thoughtfully lose their leaves later in the year so we can get enough Vitamin D.
In this edition we announce the creation of “Our Local News” a website that allows locals to publish news, articles and information about their local community and directly share it on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit and Digg. It’s a source we will increasingly use to provide content for future editions of Eastern Suburbs Life (several such articles already appear in this edition).
Imported from overseas Platanus x acerifolious (London Plane) is a cross between the American Sycamore and the Oriental Plane Tree (hence that little x) and was
It has also allowed us to create “Bondi Buzz” a website that lets Bondi Locals keep the world up to date with what is happening in their area. If you’re a Bondi
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local, or a Bondi fan we invite you to give it a try on www.bondibuzz.com.au It’s only just getting started, so anyone who takes part will get a big welcome. Other local suburb websites are planned for the future. Finally, here’s a quick reminder that Daylight Saving starts at 3am on Sun, Oct 6. If you find it confusing just remember “Spring Forward, Fall Back”. Another useful tip is “Lefty Loosey, Rightly Tighty” when you’re dealing with screws and bolts. Digital readers are invited to click the image at the top of the page to see an entertaining daylight saving video from there too! Many thanks to all our readers and contributors.
Greg Prior
Editor & Publisher Eastern Suburbs Life
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