Backlash Oh dear, the massive meeting to inform residents of the fires last Tuesday in Mullum clashed with Remembrance Day. Organisers held the meeting at exactly the same time – 11am on November 11 – right next to the ceremony at the Civic Hall. See letters page 12. Q Q Q Q
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The Beach Hotel has sold to Investment giant Moelis, say Melbourne public relations company Sumit Media. Bids exceeded $100m, they claim, adding ‘The freehold last changed hands in 2017 with funds manager Impact Investment Group purchasing the buildings for $70m. The operating business, or leasehold, has been owned and managed by Melbourne’s famous van Haandel family since 2007’. Q Q Q Q
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While Friday is sold out, Terry Bleakley says his short doco The End of the War will screen Saturday at the Bangalow Historical Society’s Heritage House. The night is a fundraiser for the Historical Society. For bookings call Trisha on 0429 882 525 or the Museum (Wed to Fri) on 6687 2183. Q Q Q Q
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New works of art from people with a disability will be on display this Friday 22 November at 22 Tincogan Street, Mullumbimby. It’s a program put on by NDIS service provider RED inc. For some artists, it will be their first exhibition, say organisers. Starts at 6.30pm. Q Q Q Q
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said that Arthur’s contribution (and that of his wife Margaret) ‘has been the epitome of community service. He is always available, will do anything, and is always positive’.
Remember Julian Assange? He’s an Aussie who exposed the terrorist activities of the world’s governments through Wikileaks. Because exposing crimes is a crime (why?), he’s been in jail (solitary confinement) since being dragged from the Ecuadorian embassy in the UK last April. His father John Shipton will speak in Mullum on Sunday, December 8 from 7pm at the Mullum Ex-Services Club. The event is hosted by the Ngara Institute, and more info is available at www.ngarainstitute.org.au.
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Excellence in Crown Land Management Award for his services to the Mullum Showground. Chairman of the showground board and former councillor Ross Tucker
Just a reminder – there are level three water restrictions for Mullum. Level two restrictions for Nimbin were announced Monday.
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It takes a special level of stupidity to believe claims by mainstream news (Murdoch, mainly) that the Greens are responsible for bushfires. The Greens are not the government – it’s being run by an end-of-times religious
The Valentines gave Mullum Music Festival patrons and the public, the opportunity to express love, gratitude and support via a love letter to all the firies helping to keep us safe. Photo Jeff Dawson
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