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News of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys

April 2013

Jessica and Jamie Grosser of Hunter River High- Champion and Reserve Champion Parader photo: Olivia Richardson, Rowena Dillon

It’s Show Time!

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ith weeks of continuous rain and those lingering grey skies it was not looking at all promising for this year’s 81st Annual Gresford show. However Friday brought a sigh of relief for those involved in the organisation as well as entrants and competitors. Despite the cancellation of the Campdrafting events, this didn’t dampen the standards as we welcomed stud cattle events, fruit and vegetable exhibitions, children’s arts and crafts, homemade cakes, tremendous arrangements of flowers, horse sporting events and the list goes on.

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The Gresford News Community Diary Craft Open House afternoons begin, CWA Rooms, 12 Durham Rd, East Gresford, 1.00pm Sat 6 Apr Gresford Cricket Club Presentation Night, Hotel Beatty, 6.30pm Wed 10 Apr Therese Doyle Hall future meeting, Therese Doyle Hall East Gresford 10.00am Wed 10 Apr ‘Talking About It’ mental health talks begin, Therese Doyle Community Hall, East Gresford, 7.30pm Sat 13 Apr Vacy Red Cross Country Cottage Garden Day, Vacy 10.00am Sat-Sun 13-14 Apr Dungog-Gresford Hoof & Hook Group competition 13-28 Apr Barrington Tops volunteer-guided tours over school holidays, 4992 2212 for bookings Sun 14 Apr Rescheduled campdraft, Gresford District Agricultural Society, Gresford Showground Sun 14 Apr Bob Corbett & The Roo Grass Band, Gresford School of Arts Hall, 2.00pm Tues 16 Apr Paterson Allyn Garden Group meeting, 9.45am Sun 21 Apr Free Bushfire Safety Community Workshop, Gresford Fire Station, 9.30am Sun 21 Apr Day in the Roses workshops, ‘Sardinia’ Mt Rivers, education@dins.org.au Sun 21 Apr Harvest festival, St Mary-on-Allyn, Allynbrook, 9.30am Thurs 25 Apr ANZAC day march, service and luncheon, East Gresford, from 10.30am Sat-Sun 4-5 May Functional art exhibition, Gresford Gallery Sat 11 May Trivia Night, Gresford Bowling Club, hosted by Gresford Public School P&C Association Tues 14 May Gresford School of Arts meeting, School of Arts (AGM and ordinary meeting), 7.30pm Tues 28 May CWA Gresford Branch – International Day (Morocco) Sat 19 Oct Gresford Public School P&C Association major fundraising theme night. More details to come Sat-Sun 19-20 Oct Allynbrook art show Thurs 4 Apr

1st Mon each month

Gresford Community Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Hotel Beatty, all welcome! (not Jan) 1st Tues each month Gresford District Landcare Group Meeting, Hotel Beatty, 7.30pm (not Jan) 1st Wed each month Gresford Rural Fire Brigade meeting, station, 7.30pm 1st Thurs each month CWA Gresford Branch Meeting, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 9.30am (not Jan) 2nd Mon each month Gresford Historical Society Meeting, RSL Rooms, 11.00am (not Dec, Jan or June) 2nd & 4th Mon each month Family & Child Health Clinic, Paterson school of Arts Hall, 4932 9768 for appt’s 2nd Sat each month Book Club, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 3.00pm (not Dec or Jan) Gresford Public School P&C Meeting, school library, 10.00am 3rd Fri each month 3rd Sun each month gresford Community Market, ‘Clevedon’, 9.00am to 2.00pm (not Dec, Christmas Fair 1st Sat) Last Thurs each month Gresford District Agricultural Society Meeting, Showground Luncheon Pavilion, 7.30pm Every Wed, Fri & Sun Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Raffles, from 6.30pm Every Mon & Fri (school terms) Gresford Pre-School, Gresford Community Hall, 4938 9288, 9.00am Every Thur Happy hour and free pool and jukebox at the Hotel Beatty Every Fri Cricket Club Raffles at the Hotel Beatty Every Fri (school terms) Yoga for active bodies with Donna Cavanough, Therese Doyle Youth Hall, 9.00 – 10.30am Every Wed Gresford PlayTime, children 0-5 & carers, Gresford Community Hall, 4992 2401, 10.00am Every Sunday The Gresford Congregational Church welcomes you, 10.30am

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Postal Address: PO Box 99 East Gresford 2311. Deadline for stories and ads 20th of the month.

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You are invited to contribute your ideas for the development of Therese Doyle Hall Gresford Community Group is currently creating a plan for the maintenance and future development of the Therese Doyle Hall and grounds.

A public meeting will be held at the Hall between 10am and 11.30am on Wednesday the 10th of April – after the Yoga class – to canvas ideas from the current Hall users and other interested people.

The meeting will look at ideas to better provide for the current uses of the Hall and to get ideas for how the Hall could develop to serve the community of Gresford. This will be a brain storming meeting - all ideas welcome.

If you can’t make the meeting email your ideas to gresfordnews@iinet.net.au.

What’s on the Shelves?

by Glenda Smith

Shoe Money

– Maggie Alderson

Alderson wrote a very entertaining column for the Sydney Morning Herald for many years, and this is a collection of those columns, with some additional material. Her main focus was fashion, but she also included observations on travelling, manners, ageing and attitudes. She provides a detached perspective on the fashion world, despite her obsession with it, and is self-deprecating about her own fashion foibles.

The style is light, witty and playful, while making some thoughtful statements. An example of this is, I am not a monkey, so please don’t groom me....In fact I think flicking someone’s scurf off the shoulder of their jacket, or pointing out a little soiling in their attire is about the rudest thing you can do.

She also gives good advice about packing; looking after shoes; and the value of certain brands or types of garment, as well as acknowledging the love and generosity involved in making something for someone. Alderson writes from an unashamedly girly point of view, but these columns still have a general appeal.

FARMERS HOTEL VACY WHATS HAPPENING AT THE FARMERS IN APRIL? SUNDAY 7th, LEE ROLF, Starts at 4pm till 8.

Have a nice lunch at the pub and relax and listen to a great afternoon of music.

SAT 20th , LEE and LENNIE, Singing starts 8pm till late.

Rock on with Lennie and Lee a very unpredictable night it will be. The theme for the night will be the letter “A” so come dressed in or as anything that starts with the letter “A”.

We also have the FOOTBALL CORPERATE TABLE, where you have the best table in the house, to watch your favorite game of free to air or FOX FOOTY. $50.00 per head that includes 8 schooners and finger food. A minimum of 4 people.

We now have a courtesy bus that will pick you up and drop you home, so just ring the Pub.

BISTRO HOURS Thursday Night 6.00 tILL 8.30pm Fridday Lunch 12.00 till 2pm Dinner 6.00 till 8.30pm Saturday Lunch 12.00 till 2pm Dinner 6.00 till 8.30pm Saunday Lunch 12.00 till 2pm Sunday Night Pizzas from 5.30pm

Farmers Hotel... where the beer is too good to spill! Ph 4938 8106

Gresford News Notices

School news

Vacy Red Cross

May 11: Trivia Night, Gresford Bowling Club, hosted by Gresford Public School P&C Association, tables of eight ($10/person), book with Ange Kelehear on 4931 7196.

Country Cottage Garden Day 281 Lennoxton Rd. Vacy Sat 13th April 2013 10am – 4pm

May 17: Gresford Public School P&C Association monthly meeting, 10am, school library.

October 19: Gresford Public School P&C Association major fundraising theme night. More details to come.

Gresford Cricket Club Presentation Night Join with the members of Gresford Cricket Club to celebrate a great season at the Hotel Beatty on Saturday 6th April starting 6.30pm to sit at 7pm. Tickets are $20 p.p. and will be available from Stewart Everett Mitsubishi, The Beatty Hotel or by contacting Peter Lawrence on 4931 5257. All most welcome.

Guest Speaker – Noel Jupp, “Riverdene” Nursery Gresford.

Sausage sizzle Refreshments available.

Stalls – wide variety of plants & trees.

Entry $5 Enquiries Judith 4938 8143, Janet 4938 8115

Gresford District Agricultural Society change of meeting date The next meeting of the Gresford District Agricultural Society will be held on Thursday 18th April. We have had to change the date to avoid clashing with Easter and Anzac day.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

rescheduled campdrafts

2013 Gresford Market Coordinator Required

The previously cancelled campdrafts for the Gresford Show will now be run on Sunday 14th April at the Gresford Showground. Entries open March 25th and any enquiries to Scott Lawrence : 0428 490 549 or 4938 9693

Gresford Community Group is looking for a person or group to take over running the Gresford Monthly Market Ph Martin Addison – 49389424

All Campdraft entries to be PRE-PAID & sent to Campdraft Director, PO BOX 9, EAST GRESFORD.

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Bob Corbett & The Roo Grass Band At Gresford School Of Arts Hall – April 14

Three time Golden Guitar nominees and 2012 Toyota Star Maker winner Bob Corbett & The Roo Grass Band will be bringing their national ‘Lucky Country Hall Tour’ to Gresford School of Arts Hall on Sunday 14 April.

In the spirit of the old Slim Dusty touring approach, the country hall tour will visit a vast number of regional and rural community halls across Australia in 2013. “This show is a celebration of music and community and will bring a smile to your face, whatever your age” The national country hall tour is also supporting the Melanoma Institute Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preventing and curing melanoma through innovative, world-class research, treatment and education programs. $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Institute.

Tickets: $25 Adult. $15 Under 16 available at Twin Rivers Cafe, 54 Park St, East Gresford or at the door, Gresford School of Arts Hall, Sunday afternoon 14th April - 2.30pm (doors at 2pm)

APRIL SERVICE TIMES Sunday Mornings 7 14 21 28

St Anne’s, Gresford 7.30 9.30 7.30 8.30 St John’s, Vacy 9 St Paul’s, Paterson 7.30 9.30 Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson St Mary’s, Allynbrook 9.45 (Harvest Festival Thanksgiving) Glendonbrook Road St John’s, Lostock 11.30 Gresford NSW 2311 St James’, Martin’s Ck Telephone (02) 4938 9313 gresfordparish@bigpond.com

Weekday mornings St Anne’s, Gresford at 7.30am [Check weekly pew bulletin]

RESORT MAINTENANCE - VACY. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The original developers of Eaglereach Resort have (after 17 years) relinquished their maintenance contract effective 31 May 2013 and the owners’ Community Association (CA) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced local persons or contractors who may wish to tender for SOME or ALL of the following community services at Eaglereach Highland Park, Vacy reporting to the CA: caretaking (possibly live-in) including supervision of employees and/or sub-contractors, handyman repairs and maintenance, garbage collection, swimming pool and walking trail maintenance, mowing and slashing, gravel and bitumen road maintenance.

Eaglereach Highland Park comprises 40 lodges (not the subject of this EOI except for garbage collection), swimming pool, tennis court, walking trails, lagoons and a few basic buildings. If you are not familiar with Eaglereach use Google maps satellite view to find the centre of the Resort at Cooee Trail, Vacy.

Please submit your Expression of Interest including detail/profile of your organisation/company, similar works undertaken, resources, and references or referees to Eaglereach Community Association at bcsltd@tpg.com.au ideally by 8 April as well as nominating for which services you may wish to tender. We will assess all submissions and invite suitably qualified parties to tender.

If you have any questions these should also be emailed to the CA at bcsltd@tpg.com.au with your telephone number(s) or you can phone John or Malcolm on 0447 121 080.

Eaglereach Community Association, c/- Body Corporate Services 680 Willoughby Road, Willoughby NSW 2068

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Talking About It program – Therese Doyle Hall East Gresford Hunter Valley Mental Health Service, Hunter New England Health A community working together makes a town stronger and more resilient. There’s an opportunity to build on these qualities when the Hunter Valley Mental Health Service, Hunter New England Health, conducts a series of mental health workshops at the Therese Doyle Community Hall in Gresford.

The program, called ‘Talking About It’ will be spaced over nine weeks, four workshops in all, each starting at 7.30pm. The opening workshop is Wednesday, 10 April.

The sessions will be led by Aditya Menon, a specialist mental health educator. Dr Menon is a member of the Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Service, which is devoted to building the capacity of individuals and communities to promote and maintain mental health. “It can be hard to talk about mental health and we see our program as a good way to support the social and emotional wellbeing of our communities,” Dr Menon said.

The program works on strategies to strengthen mental health; ways to increase knowledge of the signs, symptoms and causes of mental illness; and where to seek help and how to support someone who is showing signs of a mental illness.

“By sharing information about the issues, we can strip away misconceptions and misunderstandings,” Mr Menon said. “Mental illness will affect 1 in 5 Australians at some time in their lives and that’s why we work hard to improve community knowledge.”

People with mental illness can encounter discrimination and isolation. This stigma impacts on the ability of people experiencing a mental illness to seek professional help, to comply with medication and to lead normal, satisfying lives.

“Our program offers a key to understanding, and we believe that better understanding of mental health builds a stronger community,” Mr Menon said.

The Gresford program has the support of Rev. Stephen Moore, Rector of the Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson.

“I am happy to endorse and encourage this program. It complements the church’s outreach to our community,” Father Moore said.

‘We’re delighted we can come to Gresford and have this conversation,” Dr Menon said. “Hopefully, these public sessions can deepen the capacity of people to look out for each other.”

Here are the dates: Session#1: Session#2: Session#3: Session#4:

Mental Health Mental Illness Depression Anxiety

10 April 9 May 23 May 6 June

The program is free and everyone is welcome. People can turn up at the Community Hall and register on the day.

For further information, please call Peter Kemp at Hunter Valley Mental Health Service on 4939 2900

Gresford Post Office Store Home of the Crossroads Cafe 162 Durham Road Gresford (Cnr Lostock & Durham Road)

Phone 4938 9239

Open 7 days from 7.00 am

Take Away food open for breakfast lunch and dinner Gourmet fresh cut sandwiches and real Milkshakes available – BBQ Chickens – Ice – DVDs – Grocery – Ice Creams – Drinks –

DVD Releases available in April • PITCH PERFECT • LES MISERABLES • PARENTAL GUIDANCE • RED DAWN • • PERKS OF A WALL FLOWER • HERE COMES THE BOOM • WRECK IT RALF • • HORIZON OF THE GUARDIANS • TROUBLE WITH CURVE • ALEX CROSS • • THE MAN WITH THE IRON FIST • SHADOW DANCER •

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PATERSON-ALLYN GARDEN GROUP ...by Jane Chandler

CONGRATULATIONS Kerry Benton of Woodville! Your garden is so inspirational and an absolute credit to you. How on earth did you create it in not much more than six years and without river water to spray onto it in dry times. You mentioned that you water it by hand. Now that made me feel so lazy!!! You have based your garden on Esther Dean’s principles...ie..a no dig organic garden. For those interested in reading her ideas, the link is..abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s867068.htm. This is a great step by step article on how to create a no dig garden.

Thank you so much for having 35 PAGG members to your garden for our March meeting. I loved your organic vegetable patch and the clever shade you have created. I am off to purchase a Grevillea Baileyana tomorrow. It is commonly known as grevillea white oak and has such stunning flowers. It’s a member of the little known rainforest Proteacea as is the lovely Firewheel tree and the Macadamia nut tree.

During discussion time, a question was asked with regard to the Cabbage moth which is chewing its way through some gardens at the moment. It would seem that “Dipel”( bacillus thuringiensis) is the spray to use if necessary. It contains a naturally occurring bacteria and once it has been sprayed onto the leaf eating caterpillars of moths and butterflies and it will stop it from eating leaves immediately..but it may take a few days to die. Dipel will not harm birds, fish, bees, pets etc. Perfect for an organic garden.

Another topic of interest was the dreaded white curl grub that looks like a witchety grub but isn’t! It has a small orange head and does heaps of damage to lawns shrubs, and trees by eating the roots. It has been blamed for the destruction of all those beautiful eucalypts in the New England area some years ago.

Do you remember that die back? The white curl grub is the larvae of the scarab beetle (Christmas Beetle). Night lights attract the adult beetle and so gardens with night lights may find that they have a huge problem on their hands. Magpies and blackbirds love eating them, but the best way to reduce their numbers is to fertilise and water the affected area. There is an organic spray based on tea tree oil that is effective if infestation requires more drastic measures!

Our wish list is growing and there is a need for the following...

Agapanthas, day lilies, dahlia bulbs & flowering hedge plants. If anyone can help with these please let me know and I can direct enquiries to the grower! Also we have started a gardening lending library and are looking at ways to support next year’s Gresford Show in the cut flowers and potted plant sections.

Coming up: April meeting is at Jane Richens and Brian Doherty’s rainforest retreat on April 16. Wear good walking boots for this bushwalk. May meeting & AGM at Louise Brown’s on May 14 (2nd week this month only). End of April overnight excursion to Bowral to enjoy seven open gardens.

Contact Jane Chandler if you are interested on 4938 9189.

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Guided walks during the April School Holidays - Two for one deal!

April is a great time to experience a guided walk at the Blue Gum Loop Track in Barrington Tops National Park. To encourage visitors there is a fantastic two for one offer over the April school holidays.

These tours are part of the partnership between Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre, Dungog Shire Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. We are very privileged to have dedicated volunteers keen to share their knowledge of Barrington Tops National Park with the local community and visitors to the area.

These tours also provide yet another attraction for our tourism operators to promote the wonderful Dungog area.

The Blue Gum Loop is an easy 3.5km (1.5hrs) family oriented walk that follows the majestic Williams River near Salisbury. The walk offers the chance to explore regenerating riverside forests, subtropical rainforest, massive Sydney blue gums, cascading creeks and peaceful There are picnic tables, barbecues and toilet river pools. facilities available at the Williams River Prices for a volunteer-guided tour are Picnic Area so walkers and families can usually $10 per adult, $8 child and $25 bring their lunch and make a day of it. family but over the school holidays people can pay for one walk and bring a Bookings are essential to ensure the tours proceed. Tours will depart at 11am friend or family member along for free. from Williams River Picnic Area not far This offer is valid from 13 to 28 April. from the end of the tar-sealed Salisbury This is a great opportunity to do the road from Dungog. Walkers should walk with local volunteer guides who bring warm clothing, hats, sunscreen, have an excellent knowledge of the area. plenty of water, snacks/lunch and wear The guides will provide visitors with a fully enclosed footwear. unique experience, providing fun facts about features along the walk including For more information or to make a local flora and fauna, as well as some of booking contact the Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre on 4992 2212 or by the history of the upper Williams. email on dungogvc@ceinternet.com.au

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Roses, photography, bushdancing & more

A local garden will feature in the next major workshop for the Dungog Community College. The Rose is the focus of a day of hands-on workshops and pleasure at Mt Rivers, north of Gresford. ‘A Day In The Roses’ on

Sunday 21 April will have 4 workshop areas covering care, showing, cooking and sketching of roses. Visitors will be able to meet like-

Cooking With Roses, according to presenter Marisa Groves, will be a selection of sweet and savoury recipes. It will be part demonstration, part participation – with recipes to take home too.

Sketching Roses presented by awardwinning local artist Christine Pike will be a hands-on class suitable for beginners or practising artists.

Jane Richens from the College is urging people to book. “Rose fans can fit in up to 3 workshops each on the day. We’re Caring For Roses, presented by rose repeating the classes through the day, so grower and award-winning landscaper we hope no one has to miss out, but it’s Leon Groves, is about soil, planting, still a good idea to book, especially if pruning, threats, and the secret to there’s a group of you. Some sessions are abundance. There will be some hands-on really filling up.” Cost is $22 each too. “It sounds like a risk,” jokes Leon, workshop (repeated through the day) ______________ “since it’s my own garden we’ll be practising on – but people can get good Develop your photographic skills with secateurs pretty quickly.” beyond just point and click. Work with visiting experts over the three one-day The Secrets Of Showing, will be workshops (May 11, 12, 25) and be presented by Hunter Valley Rose Society member, rose judge and Vacy local Andrew immersed in the technical, conceptual and practical tasks of creating a photo Williams. “What I love about roses is how shoot. Beyond the workshops, there will tough they are – and how beautiful,” says be an exhibition, a cinema presentation Andrew. “There are a few simple techniques, tricks and traps that people can and an online show.

Cost: $120 for the 3 workshops. do to achieve their best in a show.” minded rose lovers while enjoying a Devonshire tea or ploughman’s lunch.

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A day in the roses care • show • sketch • cook Sunday 21 April

Learn Bush Dancing - with a Live band!

Lively, social and great fun for all ages.

Learn all the core moves from set & turn to polka, ladies’ chain and crossing over, and then discover more complex dances along the way in this rollicking six-week course – featuring fantastic live music from folk artists The Planetariums every week.

With names like the Galopede, the Circassian Circle and the Dashing White Sergeant there’s plenty to keep you occupied.

Anyone from 4 to 94 can learn. Go with someone you know or turn up and make new friends. And to cap it off, you can step out in style at the Planet Dungog Bush Bash at Wallarobba in June.

Caller Pauline Cambourne has taught groups small & large & even toured to dance festivals in Canada & the USA with the Australian Heritage Dancers.

Thursdays 7.30-9pm, 2 May to 6 June.

Baptist Hall, Mackay St, Dungog. Cost: $75 adult, kids $30. Family (2 adults & 2-3 children) for $190.

For bookings, info & times for workshops: www.dungogcommunitycollege.org.au, education@dins.org.au, 4992 1133.

EAST GRESFORD MASSAGE CLINIC

Enjoy a day of hands-on workshops and pleasure devoted to that beloved flower: the rose.

‘Cultivating Roses’

‘The Secrets Of Showing’ ‘Cooking With Roses’ & ‘Sketching Roses’.

Book one workshop or more.

At Mount Rivers (north of Gresford).

Cost: Workshops $22 each. Workshops are repeated through the day. Bookings essential so you don’t miss out.

Book or find out more: ph 4992 1133, email education@dins.org.au

www.dungogcommunitycollege.org.au

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Also coming up: Photographic workshop – develop your skills beyond just point and click • Bush Dancing – with a LiVe band • Field sound recording • Traffic controller • Computers and many more

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Barrington Bullet visits Dungog Shire for Steamfest The trip to Stroud Road leaves Dungog at 11.31am and returns at 1.07pm. The cost of the Stroud Road excursion is $24 for the lounge car and $40 for the light lunch in the dining car.

This month sees the Barrington Bullet with the 3830 steam engine passing through Paterson, Martins Creek, Hilldale and Wallarobba, on the way to Dungog during the Maitland Toyota Hunter Valley Steamfest weekend. A trip to Stroud Road has been thrown in for good measure.

In addition, Green Steam is an initiative to help offset the carbon emissions produced by the steam operations of This all happens on Sunday, Maitland Toyota Hunter Valley 14 April, and the event is a Steamfest. By adding $2 to the partnership between the cost of their ticket passengers Dungog Shire Visitor will be investing in local Locomotive 3830 represents the epitome of steam locomotive development Information Centre and in New South Wales. renewable energy initiatives Steamfest. As the Steamfest and helping a greener future.

The Stroud Road excursion will give website says, the Barrington Bullet residents of Dungog and surrounds an So bring come along and enjoy the excursion to Dungog is a long time opportunity to experience a steam train beautiful scenery excursion to Stroud Steamfest favourite. Passengers from ride departing right from their own Road. You can book by visiting or Maitland are encouraged to take a doorstep and to be involved in Steamfest. phoning the Dungog Shire Visitor picnic lunch or pre book in one of It is also a great opportunity for people Information Centre on 4992 2212 or Dungog’s many eateries. Afternoon tea travelling from Maitland to extend their online by following this link http:// and refreshments will be served on the trip on the Barrington Bullet. www.steamfest.com.au/Tickets-return trip.

Excursions/Stroud-Road.aspx The event sees a train load of people And again this year an excursion to pour into Dungog and most of our local For more information about this event Stroud Road will be available as an businesses, as well as the Museum and please contact Ivan Skaines, Dungog option. However, a new inclusion this Shire Council’s Economic Development the Art Studio, are open, and this all year is a dining car so that passengers and Tourism Co-ordinator on 4995 7777. can also have a scrumptious light lunch. adds to the atmosphere of the day.

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oming soon to Gresford Gallery is an exhibition of FUNCTIONAL ART. Sat 4 / Sun 5 MAY – featuring our local artists: Jane Richens, Dawn Thompson, Con Detterra, Robyn & Eric Werkhoven, Misha Moon, Donna Cavanagh, Bernie Myers, Sherrel Oakey (Flack).

Don’t miss this interesting and useful exhibition, including wearable art, novel furniture, and designer jewellery.

Functional Art is any utilitarian object which is both aesthetically pleasing and useful. “Functional art lets us bring incredible works of creativity and beauty into our everyday lives”.

Art that serves a purpose can include - a ceramic bowl, a vase, hand woven or printed fabric, jewellery, a bridge, a car or even a building. As the famous 1800s English artist William Morris - textile designer, artist, writer, and libertarian socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and English Arts and Crafts Movement said – “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”

above: works from Studio La Primitive below: Christine Pike, OPEN CUT

ART NEWS: A big congratulations to artist Christine Pike from Vacy, who is a Finalist in both painting and works on paper sections in the 42nd Muswellbrook Art Prize 2013, the exhibition is held at Muswellbrook Regional Art Gallery. 24 March – 12 May. Crn. Bridge & William Sts Muswellbrook.

Hours: Tues – Fri 10 – 5 Weekends 10 – 1

STUDIO LA PRIMITIVE at ART SYSTEMS WICKHAM GALLERY 26 April – 12 May 40 Annie St Wickham, Newcastle Hours: Fri – Sun 12 -4pm Opening celebration – Saturday 27 April 3- 5pm public most welcome. Opened by Eric Poulter – art teacher & designer Eric & Robyn Werkhoven present a collaborative exhibition of recent drawings, paintings and sculptures. The beach & bathers is a new theme captured in their distinctive style.

Eric & Robyn have recently been invited to exhibit with five Australian artists at Songjiang Museum, Shanghai, China in 2015, an exciting opportunity for them.

Contact Robyn Werkhoven with Art News email:werkhovenr@bigpond.com

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Arts and Crafts at the Gresford Show

Kristen Lethem won Champion

The Craft Section had a huge number of entries to fill the new shelves erected in time for this show. Thanks to Gillian Kosicski for her beautifully painted plates and bowls and her mother-in-law, Anne’s, entries too. The woodwork was exceptionally good with John Kennedy taking out the Most Successful Exhibitor with two beautifully hand crafted boxes, a chess board and a turned table. The under 18 year old prizes went to Henry and Darcy Badgery. The Champion exhibit was a hand plaited whip by Lachlan Gardiner. Thank you to all the exhibitors for making such a wonderful display of craft.

Dungog Shire Council Prize went to Gaye Shield and Carolyn Addison won the WA & OM Hanley Award. Stacey Locks won the drawing section and Bev Cozard-Bush was the Most Successful Exhibitor

...by Carolyn Addison

David Hilliard won the watercolor section

In the painting section Kristen Lethem won Champion. Kristen’s father, David Hilliard won the water colour. Fay Gray won the Flora & Fauna with ‘How much can a Koala Bear’ and also won the sculpture prize with ‘The Lion, the Witch and the very small wardrobe’ Carolyn Addison, WA & OM HANLEY Award below: items in the Craft section

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Junior Cattle Judging Competitors. photo: Olivia Richardson, Rowena Dillon

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A special mention goes to Knox Grammar School of Sydney who called in and participated in the judging events on their way back from an agricultural field trip up the coast. The Knox boys certainly made their trip worthwhile and took home six placings in the High School section.

This year saw the introduction to the first ever ‘Junior Showgirl’ competition.

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Community feature Handicraft Pavilion as well as being the most successful under 11 exhibitor in the Children’s Section. Not to be outdone sister Claire was the most successful under 9 exhibitor.

The Grand Parade on Saturday afternoon showcased the top prize winners in the led horse exhibits, stud cattle section, local Pony Club riders, horse drawn carriages and the 30 entrants in the invitational Jim Jupp Memorial Open Campdraft.

Dougal Evans getting ready for his sporting events photo: Olivia Richardson, Rowena Dillon

Showgirl judges Elizabeth and Angus McVay together with 2012 Senior Showgirl Samantha Johnston chose Rowena Dillon as the first Gresford Junior Showgirl.

Of course the greatest thing to see is the community support and involvement in events like these which makes all the hard work pay off. The pavilions saw many awards going to local entrants.

Gresford’s Courtney Lawrence took out the prize for the Most Successful Exhibitor under 18 years in the

did not disappoint. The claps and cheers from the crowd showed their appreciation of all the hard work and organisation behind the scenes.

The March weekend is a continued success for the Gresford community and is a credit to the Gresford community and show committee. A special thank you and congratulations must go out to all involved in the organisation prior to and throughout the weekend’s events.

Placings in the draft went to Grant Whatham who took the spotlight for the third consecutive year, followed by Ian Docherty, Josh Evans, Rowena Dillon and Felicity Dillon. This was followed by a jackpot cut-out proudly sponsored by Farmers Warehouse which was also won by Grant Whatham.

It is with no doubt that the ‘showstopper’ was the Kaos Motorbike stunt team who performed on two occasions throughout the evening.

Backflips and somersaults in mid-air certainly got the crowd on their feet.

The grand finale of the night went to the fireworks display put together by the Gresford Rural Fire Service, sponsored by several local families and they certainly

Darcy Turner asleep on the job photo: Olivia Richardson, Rowena Dillon

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Fun with Newspapers!!

Written By: Clare and Kiara, Year 6 Gresford Public School

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n Wednesday the 13th of March, the Year Six pupils participated in an excursion to the Fairfax Printing Press at Beresfield and the Maitland Mercury office.

The printing press had a series of different important rooms. We saw the large printer that is able to print 30,000 copies at maximum speed and 13,000 papers get printed in just 30 minutes at the most. There are 32 different papers and 1.5 million copies per week.

Some of the other important rooms were the plate rooms which use 5,000 plates a week, the ink room which stores the ink in the 4 main colours which are cyan, magenta, yellow and black.

The storage room was also very important and had the biggest rolls of paper we had ever seen from the floor to the ceiling. One roll of paper would weigh the same as a small family car.

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The students take a close look at the colour printing process.

Watching the newspapers whizzing overhead at the Fairfax regional printing press.

We also went to the Maitland Mercury Office and were greeted by editor of the Mercury, Liz Tickner. While at the office a reporter interviewed us about our experience at the printing press. Later we created our very own page in this week’s paper.

Our photograph and article are in this week’s paper.

We were taught about reporting and interviewing people and how we get the end product. It’s a long process but it’s all worth it in the end.

Special thanks to Ms. Hartigan for organising a great excursion for us.

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ast month we introduced the two local logging contactors, Geoff Brooker and Rowley Wellard. This was the 1950’s and 1960’s and their ex army NR Macks provided a very adequate means of transporting saw logs to the mills. Logging was (and is) a dangerous business and there were always “incidents”. This particular incident (from the 1950’s), although no laughing matter at the time became a source of much amusement afterwards. Especially when it was discovered that a near fatality had been downgraded to a case of “severely dented confidence”.

The characters in this story are Geoff Brooker and his fully loaded 18 wheeler Mack, the Allynbrook sawmiller (Alex Hancock), and Dicky White. Of course the kid in the straw hat was there and appears in the story with the nickname “Snowy”. As you will see “Snowy” gets a ”gofor” job in this incident he hadn’t bargained for!

Dicky White was one of the well known White clan from Allynbrook and he was

the nephew of the Frank White who has appeared earlier in these articles. Dicky was a well meaning character, much given to spruiking the many virtues of his latest truck or (in this case) tractor to any one who would stay around to listen. It was this enthusiasm and confidence that motivated his attempt to “rescue” the fully laden Mack (approx. 37 tons gross weight) with his latest (approx. 2 ton) tractor. An unequal contest! Unfortunately we have no photo of Dicky.

They’re up the river and out the creek, the track’s been brushed up with the Cat If you get a chance, I’d like some this week - if your schedule can handle that

The story of this particular “incident” is told in verse in “Timbergetters Sawmills and Sawmillers” by J McDonald and L Henderson and is reproduced here.

Now the Mack was ex-armed forces - she earned her keep carrying tanks And although she was old she had plenty of horses, every one built in by the Yanks

It is called, Dicky’s new tractor

They loaded logs in the heat of the day, with skids, wire rope & pulley block Today, they said we’ve surely earned our pay as they drove in the final chock

The bakelite phone rang to waken the deaf; Snowy, is Alex about at all?

Hullo, said Alex is that you Geoff, I was just going to give you a call I’m low on logs and as a matter of fact there’s quite a few orders to fill I’ve a pile ready snigged out onto the flat, just waiting to come in to the mill

Right, said Geoff, I’ll fuel up the Mack, I’ll be out tomorrow by nine I reckon that if we can plan our attack we’ll be back in plenty of time They set off next day with Geoff in the Mack; she was painted battleship grey With Alex behind carrying all the gear on the back - of his 3 ton Chevrolet

Meanwhile high up on the range a big summer storm was developing Let’s go, they said, this stormy change will turn the roads into a skating ring We’ll come back tomorrow after the storm and take out the first of these loads

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Geoff Brooker posing with his first NR, a 10 wheeler acquired from Norman Joliffe.

How the fully loaded Mack would have looked on the day.

enable, to get the Mack off the clay he was having visions of pearly lights By then the sun will have a chance to perform and dry out the clay on the roads I’ll run out some pulley blocks and cable, The boys climbed up to get him down, and hook on the Chevrolet but Dicky was not to co-operate They came back early to be met straight The track ahead is pretty good, I’ve got 3 His arms & legs were so tightly wrapped away, by “Dicky” a well-known identity tons of logs on the back round, they were sure they’d have to “Boys, that storm will have softened the operate clay- your plans may be in some jeopardy” If my calculations go all as they should, They lifted him off and set him on the Now there’s no cause for concern for I’ve there’ll be a 10 ton pull on the Mack a tractor at hand that will rise to any occasion It’s a wonderful machine for the man on the land- it will give the old Mack some persuasion

But before they got the cables out, a tractor was seen fast approaching The man on the seat gave a cheerful shout, his red whiskers all-encroaching

“Why boys” came his cry, I’m here to rescue you, this new tractor is so strong I practically stole it last month from a dealer named Ron – Gee, I was right on a Just hook me straight on, no need for a blue, and you’ll be away before long” roll He also said it came with air con - but, I The boys considered his offer of the day just can’t seem to find the control - but was this a job for this bloke?

I’ve mastered this tractor, there’s no where it won’t go, - no matter the type of surface It will pull anything, it’s got 50 horsepower you know, - to meet any task or purpose

On the other hand it just may be OK and it might even be good for a joke

Ok Dicky we’ll hook you on down low, but just keep your eyes to the back The boys cleared out before they heard all Cause once we get rolling we’ll keep on the rest- we’ve got to get started they said the go and you’ll be under the Mack There’s no doubt about it he’s a well They all took their places and awaited meaning pest - we’ll be hard pressed to the call, their spirits in fine fettle stay out ahead And when at last the hand did fall - all He’ll be out by mid morning complete with that tractor and tales incredibly tall If only that damn tractor could give him a warning, we’d have no trouble at all

And when at last he could begin to speak he said, “Boys just look if you can I was confident and strong at the start of the week and now I’m a broken man” That tractor is too dangerous for any man - it’s a bloody vicious outlaw beast If I hadn’t kept my nerve and stayed on plan, I’d have surely been deceased I’ll ring that dealer man straight away and trade the thing in for a truck A big Yankee V8 with a 20-foot tray that will give me much better luck

pedals went down to the metal

The boys seized Dicky before they heard more and bundled him into the Chev They said, “you’re going home” as they slammed the door - we’ve had enough mischief

The old Mack bellowed and strained, determined to make some way And yes, some yards were clearly gained, they almost got underway

And as they left they gave a loud yell, “Snowy, bring in that outlaw beast If you take it easy and don’t drive like hell, there should be no need for a priest”

They fired up the old Mack and started on back, they had on nearly 25 ton But then they hit that clayey patch, and It was all going well no mud on the track- the Mack just ceased to climb they were beginning to think they’d won The tyres glazed then lost their scratch, But up ahead was an especially steep and the Mack shot back down the incline grade, with red clay all temperamental Dicky’s tractor was tossed like something The sort of stuff that sticks to your spade rotten, it was headed for catastrophe - with consistency excremental Front wheels to the sky it landed on its Black diesel smoke swirled all around as the old Mack charged at the grade But it was all red clay the driving bogie found, no progress at all could be made

ground - there was no safety committee He was fanned with a hat until he came round and given a mug of strong tea

bottom - teetering most precariously “Heeelp” squealed Dicky in a voice quite faint, “it’s going to go A over T”

By God said the boys he’s got a genuine complaint, this could be a fatality

Shouted Geoff, “it’s no bloody good whatsoever, we’re up the proverbial creek Now, ease in the clutch Dicky can you And if we don’t come up with something hear, it will bring you down from the clever we’ll be here all bloody week” heights Alex said, I’ve got a strategy here we can But Dicky was too paralyzed with fear -

For kids in those days were seen and not heard, but required to be all dependable You needed a sharp wit for the tasks you were referred, or else you could soon be expendable Please keep those stories coming.

Remember the “bounty” for every story we publish in the Gresford News is now $20. So, please send your story in to the Gresford District Historical Society Inc., P.O. Box 96 East Gresford.

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The Gresford Show

International Day is Tuesday, May 28

A great couple of days despite the inclement weather earlier in the week. Congratulations to all of the cooks in the kitchen who worked extremely well together with great camaraderie. Under the supervision of Cookery Officer, Dottie Hilliard and her second in command, Amorelle Dempster, the ladies cooked some very tasty tucker and there were many compliments from well satisfied patrons.

A huge thank you to all the ladies who gave their time to assist in so many ways and to everyone who donated cakes and slices. We thank the menfolk too who willingly gave assistance when required.

Catering at the Gresford Show is our Dr Dew and James Bird major fund raiser for the year and we couldn’t do it without our small army of Craft Open House Commencing Thursday, April 4 at 1.00pm (after our helpers, thank you all very much. meeting). You do not have to be a Community Involvement The recent flu member of the CWA, everyone is vaccinations administered by Dr Dew in welcome. Bring you knitting, needleour rooms was an initiative of the CWA. work or whatever and join us for a With 50+ persons attending this is sure couple of hours. Not a ‘crafty’ person? to become an annual event. Our thanks don’t worry; we have many talented to Dr Dew for making time to come and ladies willing to share their skills. Enjoy to everyone who supported this a cuppa and chat while watching a initiative. I have it on good authority couple of ladies demonstrate their yarn the tea and scones went down well too! spinning talents.

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Successful Tocal Cattle Sale “The second on-property sale of Tocal beef weaners was a great success over the weekend. All 277 head offered were cleared and prices were above those in the current market”, Basil Gijsbers, Manager, Tocal Agricultural Centre reported.

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Buyers came from as far afield as Scone, however local demand was so strong that most of the cattle went to local properties.

“Tocal College has graduated 385 students across NSW at its 2013 Graduation ceremonies Dr Cameron Archer, Tocal Principal said.” The buoyant numbers of graduates reflects the strong interest in Tocal courses which augers well for the future of our rural industries. The students studied from a range of 15 courses across agriculture, land management, training and assessment and a number of other disciplines.

The highest price of $610 per head was paid for a pen of 12 month old heifers with the top pen of steers selling for $580.

The averages for weaner steers was $508, weaner heifers $516, yearling heifers $600.

Full-time students of Tocal College gained valuable working experience on the College’s own commercial farms and also on farms around the Hunter Valley and further afield in NSW and Queensland.

“Tocal runs a composite herd based upon Angus/Brangus crossbreds with some cows bred to a Charolais terminal sire. These cattle are found to do very well in the coastal environment and are sought after by buyers, in particular breeders”.

“I am proud to say that our students go on to exciting and diverse careers on farms and rural businesses, in management, education, research, business or environmental areas and are often based across the country or even elsewhere in the world”, Dr Archer said.

“The cattle were prepared by Tocal students with assistance from staff. The commitment of students and staff, in particular our Beef Manager Mal Burke and his assistant Kendal Neilson, to make this activity a success is so important. This sale is like the tip of an iceberg, with six students doing a sterling job on the day of the sale, however, more than fifty students have been involved in mustering, weaning and sorting cattle leading up to the sale. For some this was been their first experience mustering and working cattle,” Mr Gijsbers said. One of the auctioneers on the day was Nathan Thirkell, a former Tocal student.

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“The introduction of fully online learning for the College’s Diploma in Agriculture has been well received with strong enrolments for 2013,” Dr Archer said.

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Gresford Community Group – March meeting Guest speaker – Cr Linda Bowden

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Cr Bowden summarised recent funding allocations to Gresford, including the replacement of the Cross Keys Road crossing and lighting at the sporting complex. She also spoke about the condition of Lostock Road and Toryburn Bridge, and brought the meeting up to date with recent council decisions and activities.

concern at the exposure to individual and corporate liability relating to the proposed roof of the skate park. Moved that the April meeting re-consider the decision to install the roof.

Hall management plan There was an update on recent structural changes to the Therese Doyle hall, including changed locks, and the issue of the terms of use of the premises. Moved that a hall hire charge be set provisionally at $8/hr, subject to review. Also raised the issue of the need for chairs in the hall and moved to buy 15 chairs. The hall sub-committee inquiries now incorporate the need for a usage plan.

Also referred to an application to the Royal Agricultural Society for the opportunity to secure a prefabricated kitchen. There will be a public meeting to discuss future development of the hall. Donna Cavanough spoke of the interest of a number of artists in the use of the hall and its need for insurance, which may be available through membership of the community group.

Anzac Day 2015 Plans were outlined to encourage public response to commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli landings in 2015.

Gresford Police Concern was expressed at the speculated reduction in the number of days of local policing.

Gresford sub-division Concern was raised at apparent re-zoning of a local parcel of land to industrial and its impact on a nearby planned sub-division.

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Paterson The ANZAC Dawn march commences from Stockers and Partridge Garage, Sloan Street Paterson at 5.30am. and proceeds to the War Memorial for the Commemoration Service, with a wreath and book laying ceremony. After the service there will be a traditional breakfast held at the Paterson Tavern, with a gold coin donation much appreciated-all welcome.

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Following this, an ANZAC Day luncheon will take place in the School of Art’s supper and RSL rooms, concluding with short addresses, where it is customary for the attending RAAF Officer to render a short speech.

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Free Bushfire Safety Community Workshop Sunday 21 April 9.30 – 1 pm Gresford Fire Station For residents and families in the Paterson, Martin’s Creek, Vacy and Gresford areas This workshop is to assist residents in th preparation of a personal Bushfire survival plan, as well as provide the opportunity to learn practical bushfire preparation and protection skills.

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HiCaps and eftpos facility is available so patients can claim direct from their healthfund and just pay the gap.

What was the fictional village in the TV show All Creatures Great and Small?

How many points win a game of badminton?

If you know the answer to these questions – or wish you did – then make a note in your diary to get a table together for the Trivia Night at Gresford Bowling Club on May 11.

The fun night is being organised by Gresford Public School P&C Association and will be run by professional Trivia Night presenter Denny Thomson.

Tables of eight can register – or you can register as an individual/couple/small group and the P&C will find some like-minded trivia nuts to share your table.

The cost is $10 a person and there will be some great prizes for the winning table.

The night starts at 7pm.

And don’t forget to bring along some nibblies to share with your table of trivia buffs.

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Bring your gold coins along too because there will be plenty of games between rounds that will give you the opportunity to win other prizes.

To attend this FREE workshop please email

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To book, call Ange Kelehear on 4931 7196.

(For the record, Darrowby was the setting for All Creatures Great and Small and 15 points will win you a game of badminton).

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FANCY SOME CHAMBER MUSIC? If you do then don’t miss an intimate afternoon of chamber music at the James Theatre, Dungog, on Saturday 20 April, at 2.30 pm. The celebrated Diemen Quartet will peform a program of works by the great classical composers Mozart, Hayden and Beethoven.

This world class string quartet, features musicians who have played with such celebrated orchestras as the London Symphony and the London Philharmonic.

And the concert promises to be chamber music at its very best, without amplification, with the audience seated close to the players, and making the most of the fine acoustics of the Theatre.

After the performance you can meet the musicians over refreshments and a complimentary glass of wine.

All-inclusive tickets are only $25, or $15 for full time students, and are available from the Dungog Visitor Information Centre; or telephone Lisa Connors on 4992 2294 or 0418 272 197; or online at www.jamestheatredungog.com.au

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Planning a Special Function.

Why not have it at the Gresford Bowls Sports & Recreation Club

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We assist with entertainment.

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