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News of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys March 2019

Ramble workers with signs to be erected advertising the ramble: L to R Cas Addison, Janie Chandler, Louise Brown, Philippa Wilson, Penny Kater, Jenny Creal

Ready to Ramble The Paterson Allyn Garden Group is hoping for fine weather on Sunday April 7 for their inaugural garden ramble. Come along for a beautiful drive from Paterson to Allynbrook to see five gardens, with breaks for coffee and lunch.

The gardens are located at Paterson, Vacy, Gresford, St Mary-on-Allyn and Allynbrook. See page 6 for more details.

Picnics can be purchased or pre-ordered at the Paterson Service Station Café, Vacy General Store and Café and Gresford Cross-Roads Café.

Gardens open from 9am to 4pm, cost $5/garden and all proceeds go to the Gresford Arboretum.

Info – www.patersonallyngardenramble.com or Facebook: patersonallyngardenramble

The Gresford News is a Gresford District Community Group project. Circulation 800 – Donations appreciated and most welcome. Thank you!

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The Gresford News Community Diary Thurs 7 Mar Art Show Opening & Preview & Announcement of the Gresford Showgirl, Art & Craft Pavilion,

$10 wine & cheese tasting or $15pp dinner, Gresford Showground, 6.00pm Fri-Sat 8-9 Mar Gresford Show, Gresford Showground Fri 8 Mar Live music – Marriah, Hotel Beatty, 8.00pm Wed 13 Mar Walk: Pilchers Mountain, medium-hard 6km, fascinating rainforest gully near Wallarobba, see notices Sat 16 Mar Talking DNA, Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub event, James Theatre, Dungog, 5.00pm Sun 17 Mar Community Markets, Hotel Beatty, 9.00am Sun 17 Mar Live music – Rusty Bucket, Hotel Beatty, 2.00pm Wed 20 Mar Walk: Chichester State Forest, easy-medium (Gr 2) 4km, Problem Creek Falls, see notices Sun 31 Mar Harvest Festival, St Annes Anglican Church Hall, Church St, Gresford, 10.00am Sun 7 Apr Garden Ramble around the Paterson, Allyn Rivers Sat 20 Apr Gresford Billy Cart Derby, Park St, East Gresford Sat 27 Apr John Lill only Australian concert, St Marys on Allyn, 8.00pm Sat 1, Fri 7, Sat 8 Jun evenings & Sun 2 matinee GAPS new show Tues 6 Aug CWA International Day, Country of study our near neighbour Papua & New Guinea.

Tuesdays Social ladies tennis, every week of school term all year, Gresford Tennis Courts, 9.00–10.30am Mon & Wed Vacy and Gresford Dance Centre at Vacy School of Arts Hall Tuesdays Vacy and Gresford Dance Centre at Gresford School of Arts Hall Friday afternoons Junior tennis coaching, every week of school term, Gresford Tennis Courts, 4.00pm 1st Sun each month Fresh Home Grown Produce Day at Vacy General Store. Money goes back to grower.

1st Mon each month Gresford District Community Group Meeting, 6.30pm, Hotel Beatty, all welcome! (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) 1st & 2nd Sun each month Gresford Historical Centre (Therese Doyle Hall) 10am-2pm & by appt. Ph George Sales 4938 9639 2nd Mon each month Gresford Historical Society Meeting, Therese Doyle Hall, 10.30am (not Dec, Jan or June) 2nd Tues each month Gresford District Landcare Group Meeting, Hotel Beatty, 7.30pm (not Jan) 2nd Sat each month Book Club, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 3.00pm (not Dec or Jan) 3rd Tues each month Paterson Allyn Garden Group meet, 10.00am (not Jan) 3rd Fri each month Gresford Public School P&C Meeting, school library, 10.00am 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 & Thur (school terms) Hunter Mobile Preschool, Vacy School of Arts Hall, 9.00am 49346725 Every Tue & Fri (school terms) Hunter Mobile Preschool, Gresford School of Arts, 9.00am 49346725 Every Thur Happy hour and free pool and jukebox at the Hotel Beatty Every Fri Cricket Club Raffles at the Hotel Beatty Every Wed & Fri (school terms) Yoga with Donna Cavanough, Wed–gentle, Fri–general, Vacy School of Arts Hall, 9.15am Every Wed Gresford PlayTime, children 0-5 & carers, Gresford School of Arts, 10.00am Every Sunday The Gresford Congregational Church welcomes you, 10.30am

To contact Gresford News: email gresfordnews@iinet.net.au • Brian Doherty 0412 372 687 • Jane Richens 0425 339 856 Postal Address: PO Box 73 East Gresford 2311. Deadline for stories & ads 20th of the month.

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Gresford News Notices Valley Autumn Koala survey citizen science project to survey habitat & look • Art Show opening & announcement for hard to find Koalas. Off track walking of the Gresford Showgirl Thurs 7 Mar & logistics support required, guided by 6-8pm, Art & Craft Pavilion professional scientists. Bring your skills • 13 Mar Wed – Pilchers Mountain • Grand Parade Sat 2.30pm or learn new ones & participate to Medium-hard day walk 6km to fascinating • Sat night Fireworks protect Koalas and forests proposed for rainforest gully near Wallarobba.

• Feature Horse Show • Open & Novice addition to Barrington Tops National David Smith 0437 625 717 [DW] post splitting comp • Cattle exhibits & Park. In association with Paterson Allyn Camp Draft • Cut Out Event & Steer Ride • 20 Mar Wed – Chichester SF EasyWilliams Science Hub. medium day walk (Gr 2) 4km Problem • Oakvale Animal Nursery, Pet Parade • John Simpson 0400 364 080 [NPA UH] Ck Falls. Marion Stuart 4992 1899 [DW] BBQ & Canteen • Bar • CWA Dining room _________________________________ • 14 Apr Sun – Chichester SF Medium day walk (Gr 3), 8 km Trevor Tops Forest Walk. Marion Stuart 4992 1899 [DW] • 3 Apr Wed – Jerusalem Creek Medium-hard day walk, 5 km – up the • 17 Apr Wed – Dungog Medium day creek. Dan 0429 107 875 [DW] walk (Gr 3), 9 km Coorei Lookout (great • 3 Apr Wed – Allyn River Medium day view). David F 0419 340 529 [DW] FOR SALE walk (Gr 3) 12 km, swimming.

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Community Spirit

Garden Ramble

People who want to get involved and improve our local communities. People with a vision, people who want to help out, people who want to meet and socialise, people who like a challenge and most importantly people who just want to come along and be part of our group. Gresford District Community Group is looking for new members to be a part of our committee that works for our communities and to make our villages better places to live for everyone.

for their 150th Anniversary this year. We have organised to find the Gresford District Historical Society premises for their Museum so they can put their excellent collection on display after being stored away for many years. We supported the Gresford news, built play grounds, built public toilets, built walkways, built the skatepark. Our members initiated the Gresford Arboretum at the Therese Doyle Hall, organised and ran the Billy Cart Derby for the past 20 years. The list goes on Established in 1994 we have been running for 25 years this year and we are and on. proud to say we have achieved a great There is so much that still needs to be deal within this time. Over the years we done and we need your help to achieve have taken on many battles for roads, this. If you want to be part of the future communications, grants for playgrounds for our community please come along and generous donations to help many and join us at our next meeting on the groups and organisations.

4th March.

It was the GDCG who organised the $1m grant to upgrade Park Street, the Gresford Pre School, which was formed by the GDCG, just had a new shade cloth made to cover the children’s play area we helped with a $4,500 donation to ensure they had it ready for this summer. We supported the Gresford Public School with cash and equipment

We meet on the first Monday of every month at the Beatty Hotel at 6.30pm and many of us stay back for dinner and a drink and a chance to catch up with friends.

Visit these five gardens on the Paterson Allyn Garden Ramble:

Paterson: historic “Duninald” featuring wood and billabong, with owners on hand to fill you in on the history of the property, house and garden.

Vacy: “Burgmanns” in Lennoxton Road – a personal and quirky garden, with surprises round every corner.

Gresford: “Cawarra” off Lostock Road – the original home of Dr Henry Lindeman of Lindeman’s Wines. The property was established in 1843 and the house and outbuildings date from that time, together with many of the garden features.

St Mary-on-Allyn: Behind this stunning old church built in 1840, lies “Riverglen”, shaded by a multitude of trees and home to a wisteria arbour over 100 years old.

Allynbrook: “Allynbrook Park”, the

most modern of our gardens, with the backdrop of the Allyn River and some magnificent old trees. Its owners have If you require more information please included rock walls, vegetable garden contact Graham Murphy on 0416116009 and fruit trees, a fire pit, a stunning treeor email graham@gabes.com.au lined driveway and much more.

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Applications are sought for committee members for the Vacy Sportsground 355 committee Council is seeking applications from a good mix of residents with a variety of skills, ages and backgrounds for the Vacy Sportsground 355 Committee.

The appointment term is for four years and all Members will be required to conform to the Council Code of Conduct and operate the Facility in accordance with Sec 355 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Application forms and information packs may be obtained from and lodged with Dungog Shire Council, PO Box 95, Dungog, NSW 2420 or by telephone on the number below.

Applications must be received by 4pm on 29th March 2019 Information Package: Contact Tracey Lowrey on 4995 7777.

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NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Melinda Pavey, announced the Nationals promise to take back responsibility for the regional road network and for an increased commitment for local roads throughout Regional NSW. Minister Pavey told me that Dungog would be prioritised in this process and that we have the ear of the Deputy Premier to ensure that this prioritisation is fulfilled. The Minister also announced that to access funding for local roads we will no longer require to meet the benefit cost ratio, which usually damages Dungog’s chances due to low traffic counts.

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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER GET READY TO LIST YOUR PROPERTY IN AUTUMN

The peak country property sales period is Autumn, Winter, into Spring.

I know it's hot and very dry, but there are still a lot of things that can be done for those who intend listing their Homes and Farms in Autumn, and start getting your property market ready, now. If its too hot to get out in the paddocks, you may consider getting your files in order to list.

I am here to help you. With 25 years experience in helping Vendors get properties ready to market, I am happy to provide free advice, email or give me a call.

PRE LIST CHECK LIST: Find relevant DA approvals for Dwellings, Pool, Septic System, Shedding. Very important to have the Occupation Certificate from Council Final Inspection once building has been completed. Council will have copies for you. You can go to Council and inspect your own Property’s file and get copies of anything you may need. Just give Council prior notice so the File can be found in Archived files.

Building certificate: if Final Inspection wasn’t completed by your Builder, you can organise a Council Building Inspection and get a compliant Building Certificate. Now is the time to do this, prior to listing for sale, without time pressures.

Stops issues later when you want a buyer to sign the Sale Contract. Its wonderful to have all the answers needed to ensure there will be a smooth sale contract

exchange process. Its for your benefit as a Vendor to have as much information as possible.

Owner builder: find Insurance papers, make sure you have had Council sign off on any Building works, do Final Inspections, make sure all documents are at hand.

Pest Inspection: have one completed and attend to anything needing to be done prior to listing. Don’t wait for a buyer to find issues that may cost you a sale. If necessary, fix it now.

Swimming Pool certification: Pools are now required to be Registered, and an Inspection done to obtain a Pool Compliance Certificate that will be attached to your Contract for Sale.

Gardens: Prune trees, mulch gardens after any rain to retain any moisture, spray weeds, think about presentation and photos.

Paint: is amazing, Paint can transform a property.

If too hot to paint outside, it’s a good time to paint inside. Think about exterior painting if needed.

Declutter: Inside out of the heat... clean out cupboards, throw out excess old toys, take clothes to recycle bin, sell unwanted furniture, it will open up your rooms and remember everything in your rooms will show on photos on the Internet, so it’s best to de clutter before Listing. Pack away family photos, sport memorabilia, posters.

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leave with the property, and what you want to take with you once Sold. These lists can be finalised when Pack up excess: its also time to pack into boxes anything that you will take with you but doesn’t need you List for Sale and can depend on the final Sale made, but it’s good to take the time to think about this to be on show. Store boxes neatly in your shed. now. This helps you to decide what you can sell now The Shed: I know we all have a big collection of to de clutter. items in our sheds. If not too hot in the shed, start Farm Sales: I know we need rain and how tough sorting out what you can throw out, sell, or pack conditions have been. up if not needed every day. and do it now. Organise the shed so buyers can see how big it is, they will Plant, Stock and equipment and furniture can want to walk around. Shed photos are important in sometimes be included in a Sale. country properties so a tidy up is a good idea. Any Farm presentation for photos, videos and Drones is other unwanted items remaining can be sold once the very important, from front gate to back boundaries. property has been sold.

Think about cleaning up paddocks of old machinery, There is usually a Dungog Shire Council roadside wire etc, service pumps, declutter house and sheds, collection of property ‘stuff’ in early February each repair yards, and after rains, slash paddocks. It’s year. Check up on the date ...great for cleaning out always all about best presentation. Our country household items and sheds. recovers quickly after rains.

Shampoo carpets: great timing to do this in the hotter months, as capets will dry quickly.

Fences: repair fencing, Strain wire, re-hang gates.

Dams: clean out dams while they are low, ready for the rains that will come. Grade and gravel roads, while you have machinery onsite pile up burnable materials to burn during cooler months.

Buyers are asking for Farms now.

LISTING: Always a great time to list a Country property in early Autumn in milder conditions with beautiful garden colors emerging. Great for photos of Deciduous trees on the Internet for buyers that are garden lovers. Farms sell well during Autumn and Winter into Spring.

Weeds: its best to spray any GPG and slash or mulch The buyers start coming back out into the country areas in late February to early March each year.

Fireweed and other weeds to allow pasture to grow prior to drone or photo shoots.

Autumn, Winter and Spring... More sales are made in Farm Insurances: check your Policy covers people the Country during Autumn and Winter, don't wait till coming onto your Farm during the promotional and next Spring to list...it can be too late if we experience early hot conditions. Plus there is the annual exodus Sales process. out of the market of Buyers during early December Solicitor and Accountant: Take the time to make and January each year…quite simply buyers are sure all documentation is in order to List and Sell thinking about getting away for Christmas, and your property now, without delays or issues, that may holiday away from our Valleys at this time of year. cost you a Sale when we find a Buyer. Ask about Buyers are back out in our Country areas during late Capital Gains Tax. Summer, Autumn and Winter into Spring.

Tax Certificate: for properties of value $750,000 FOR FREE ADVICE on preparing your property and over, Vendors must now have a Tax Clearance and free Current Market Appraisal call Country Real Certificate organised by your Solicitor via the ATO. Estate Specialist, Pamela Munson, 0427207542.

Inclusions and Exclusions: While you have time, Email: pamela@pmcountryestates.com.au

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Get ready for the Gresford Show Be part of the fun – gresfordshow.com.au section of the horse program the to download entry forms and programs. Campdraft is now closed for entries.

HORSE PROGRAM

Gresford Show boasts strong competition over our two day show. In 2019, our campdraft has the following classes: • Junior Draft • Juvenile Draft • Maiden Draft • Open Draft All local competitors have the opportunity • Novice Draft to be awarded the James Hall Supreme Local Rider (under 17 years) perpetual On Friday the Junior and Juvenile draft trophy which is based on the highest brings together some of the most talent point score over two days of competition. riders from across the district. The The successful rider will also be awarded Juvenile draft is proudly sponsored by $100 prize money and a broad sash during the Paterson River Pony Club with the the Grand Parade on the Saturday. winner being presented with the Warren Competitors also have the opportunity to Richards Shield.

Gresford Show offers a diverse range of show classes including our local rider, breed and led classes, as well as Off the Track Thoroughbreds and Australian Stock Horses.

be awarded the David Cain Memorial which also offers $150 in prize money and broad sash. The successful candidate will have accumulated the highest point score from placings over both days of the show.

The finalist in our Friday open class will ride off in the camp draft final held on Saturday. The draw will be available in the week prior to the show.

STUD & COMMERICAL CATTLE

Any competitors wishing to be considered Our cattle program offers classes for both for the David Cain Memorial will need to stud and commercial cattle. nominate their horse at the ring office by midday on the Friday of the show.

If you have a prized bull, heiffer, cow or steer come and join us at Gresford Show.

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Cattle Judging. This is an opportunity for primary school, high school and senior school competitors.

Our Saturday classes will include both stud and commercial cattle.

Prize money of $250 for the Supreme Female Beef breed exhibit and Supreme Male Beef breed exhibit has been kindly donated by SAFE Group.

We would like to thank SAFE Group, Barabara Stevenson, Bowe & Lidbury, Dillion and Sons, and Joliffe Building Services for their sponsorship.

POST SPLITTING Gresford Show will host a feature event on Saturday 9 March. Heats will commence 10am on Saturday morning with the finals for the Open Post Cut, Novice Post Splitting, and Team Post Splitting following the Grand Parade at 2.30pm.

Join in the excitement of our 'Speed Cut' feature event on Saturday afternoon commencing at 3pm.

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Fri 8th and Sat 9th March produce, home style cooking, and flower arrangements that the district has to offer.

Our Pavilion exhibition offers: • Vegetables • Farm Produce • Fruit • Cut Flowers • Arranged Flowers • Pot Plants • Photography • Art • Craft • Fancy work (sewing) • Children's work • Jams • Cooking

dress, best behaved and the best eater.

agriculture and love getting involved.

Winners of the heats go into the Grand Final judging for the Best Overall in Show Trophy.

Showgirls get to participate in the show and see the event from behind the scenes like no one else. Everything from sashing horses in the show ring to judging the pet parade it is a hands-on job!

Pet parade Our Pet Parade is a great way for your kids to have some fun, while showing off their loved family pet.

We will be running classes for: • Best 'St Patricks's Pet' • Too cute for words • The longest tail • The softest pet • Most unique pet • Best hair style • Best behaved

Gresford holds a senior showgirl competition every second year, and runs a Junior showgirl competition on alternate years.

In 2019 we are looking for our next senior showgirl. Entrants must be a resident of Dungog Shire and be 18-24 years old and also 12-15 year olds.

Judging will be held on Thursday March 7 in Gresford, with the showgirls to be Do you have some prized hens or roosters All competitiors must be at the presented at the Art Show Opening that showground at 10am Saturday 9th March. evening, where the winner will be at home? Why not bring them along to the Gresford Show on Saturday 9 March. announced. All showgirls are expected to GRESFORD SHOW GIRL AND JUNIOR We offer classes varying from Australian attend and help out at the show, with all SHOW GIRL Game, Soft Feathered Standard, Hard The Gresford District Agricultural Society the girls participating in our Grand Parade.

Feather Bantum, and Soft Feather Bantum. has a proud history in The Land The winner will then represent the Showgirl competition, with local women community at the Zone Final in 2019.

All entries close on Monday 4th March. proudly representing our community at If you would like to know more about CAVVY & RABBITS both the Zone and State Finals. The entering, please contact our Showgirl Bring your bunny or guinea pig along to competition recognises local women Coordinator Penny Evans on 0437 604 Gresford Show. We will be judging who who participate in the show and has the best coat, best groomed, fancy champion the region, have a passion for 206 or pennylouevans@gmail.com

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FREE event

5pm Sat 16 March James Theatre Dungog

DNA is the blueprint for building all life on earth including humans, but what is it made of and how does it work? Why do some of us look like our fathers yet different to our mothers? and how did our knowledge of unique traits form the basis of of genetic engineering, leading onto things like longer lasting apples and seedless watermelons?

Laura Greco (Newcastle University) will be doing an introductory talk on genes and DNA, and how our ability to edit and reprogram genes could cure diseases, character select our own children and result in a real ‘Jurassic Park’.

And Alex Kelly (Biofoundry) is the manager of Sydney first PC-1 compliant community science lab which is making insulin affordable with a citizen science approach to medical research. He will discuss the ‘Open Science’ movement, DIY genetic engineering, biohacking, synthetic biology and CRISPR/CAS9 kits.

Visit our Facebook page Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub or www.pawsciencehub.com

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7.30pm Saturday 27 April 2019 St Mary on Allyn, 840 Allyn River Road, Allynbrook This recital has been arranged via personal contact by Janie Chandler. John is only giving one recital and it will be his last performance here. All funds raised are going to St Mary on Allyn Church and the music departments at Gresford, Vacy and Paterson primary schools.

‘John Lill is without question one of the finest living pianists.’

Classical Source ‘John Lill is the kind of pianist you thought they didn’t make any more. Combining jaw-dropping dexterity, limitless imagination and a lifetime of selfless artistry, he’s a man for whom only the music matters. He’s as individual and thrilling an artist as he was when he made his debut, five decades ago.

And from his beloved Beethoven, through the romance of Chopin to the delight of Prokofiev’s Toccata, this celebration concert displays his full masterly range.’ — Liverpool Philharmonic Notes

The Programme Beethoven Sonata in C minor. Op 13, ‘Pathétique’ Brahms Three pieces, Op117 - in E flat, B flat minor,

Prokofiev

C sharp minor Toccata in D minor, Op 11

Interval

Beethoven Sonata in C sharp minor, Op 27/2 ‘Moonlight’ Chopin Nocturne in C minor, Op 48/1

Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op 44 Ballade No 4 in F minor, Op 52

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The Programme Beethoven Brahms Prokofiev Interval Beethoven Chopin

Sonata in C minor. Op 13, ‘P Three pieces, Op117 - in E fla Toccata in D minor, Op 11

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On the Shelves

by Glenda Smith Grace

Robert Drewe Robert Drewe is a versatile writer who successfully mixes and matches different aspects of Australian life in this novel. The title is based on both the central character, daughter of an anthropologist, and the 100,000 year old skeleton her father has based a new theory of evolution and human migration on. Against the backdrop of ancient human settlement in the outback Drewe superimposes a very current story of escaped refugees and an urban stalker.

Bailey Conn, winner CWA Phillip Group Education Grant.

Congratulations to Bailey Conn, student at the Gresford Public School for winning the Education Grant by CWA of NSW Phillip Group. Bailey was presented with his certificate

by Gresford president Robyn Thornton at the school assembly.

NOTE: No meeting Thursday 7th April due to Gresford Show on Friday and Saturday. Come visit and enjoy, morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch in the Tea Rooms.

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The living Grace carries the story. She retreats to a wildlife sanctuary with a heavy emphasis on crocodiles in the Kimberley in order to escape her metropolitan stalker, who has insinuated himself on her through their shared interest in films. Grace was a film critic which put her in the public eye, and her stalker is an erotomaniac who fancies himself attractive to her. The novel is a colourful combination of aboriginal and natural lore; anthropological theory and suburban satire.

Grace proves to be a resilient and admirable character who gives warmth to a novel with disparate themes.

All books reviewed are from the CWA library on a separate shelf in the library so they are easy to find plus the reviews are in a folder.

Delivering for our region A further $2,576,026 Federal funding through the Roads to Recovery programme for Dungog Council between 2019-20 to 2023-24.

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Lomatia arborescens – Tree Lomatia

by Noel Jupp OAM, Dip Hort, QP Dept Ag & Fisheries There are several other species of Lomatia but only one other variety is tree like and that is Lomatia fraseri, the Silky Lomatia that occurs from the Otway Ranges in Victoria to the New England Range escarpment at Main Range in Queensland and west to Mt Kaputar National Park.

Plants that only grow in nature at high elevation always intrigue me as most of the time they grow quite well when planted at lower elevations.

This one is confined in nature to above 1000 meters and yet it grows quite happily on my river flat. Lomatia belongs to the Proteaceae family making them first cousins to things like Grevillea and although not as showy as Grevillea they do have a subtle uniqueness that helps them stand out. The name Lomatia is derived from the Greek word lomation meaning a small fringe referring to the winged seed and arborescens is a Latin word meaning becoming tree like. In nature this one can grow up to 25 metres tall with a stem diameter of around 50cm. The furthest south that it occurs is recorded as Mt Allyn (Bald Knob) but I have actually recorded it in the lower part of Masseys Creek State Forest. So far I have only planted one out on my riverbank

Others of note are Lomatia myrocoides, the River Lomatia which occurs from the coast and ranges in Victoria to the Wyong area in NSW and occurs in most gullies, creeks and river flats and the other species of note is Lomatia silaifolia, the Crinkle and I am surprised as to how well it is Bush.

This one has very distinct, highly growing, slow yes but getting bigger divided leaves and a tall rigid flower every year despite heatwaves and very spike of very Grevillea-like white little water in dry times. It usually flowers and occurs on the coast, flowers in January and is covered in mountains and ranges from the Sydney native bees with the seed fully ripe about region right up into Queensland but is May. The flowers have a subtle scent and not as common as the others. while not showy have a uniqueness all of their own and flowering in January is All in all the Lomatia make a distinct quite a bonus so far as I and the bees are family that fills in that summer concerned anyway. flowering time.

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Local services help people live in their homes Dungog & District Neighbourcare Inc provide services to make it possible for older people and people living with a disability to be independent and continue to live in their own homes.

These services are offered in Gresford and surrounding valleys in the Dungog Local Government Area.

Neighbourcare was established in the early 1990s to support local people and is proud to be part of this rural community. It is managed by a Board of local people and provides personalised home support services that can assist you live actively, independently and safely at home and in your community.

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Gresford Billy Cart Derby and Easter Fair 20th Anniversary Easter Saturday, April 20th Park St raceway, East Gresford starting at 9am.

20th Anniversary, wow has it really been twenty years since the first cart raced down Park Street, East Gresford and they said it wouldn't last. To mark our 20th year we want drivers to dress your cart, go retro and dress up.

What was the fashion in 1999? Do some research as we will be rewarding the best dressed cart and driver for our special anniversary race day. Spectators – go digging in your wardrobe and pull out those old clothes you have been keeping for a special day – that special day is here. We will be awarding a prize for the best retro dressed spectator as well.

There are so many exciting things happening this year, it's going to be bigger and better. New attractions for the kids, we're bringing in the slippery slide and other fun stuff. We have organised a special book release with the author Katrina McKelvey (www.katrinamckelvey.com) doing readings of her new (not released yet) book with Kirrili Lonergan – illustrator (www.kirrililonergan.com) showing kids how to draw the books characters. The book is called "Up to something" it's about a little boy and his dad building a billy cart. Perfect for the Gresford Billy Cart Derby. We are excited to have them along for the kids enjoyment.

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New food stalls, new market stalls and a great party atmosphere. Dummy spitting – always good for a laugh, gumboot throwing – you never know where the boot will end up and pony pat lotto – we know where that's going to

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Come and get your photo taken on a vintage billy cart this year for our 20th anniversary + so much more.

end up, on your number hopefully and of course the most exciting billy cart racing as they speed down the main road through East Gresford. You will never see these four attractions together anywhere else in the world – only at the Gresford Billy Cart Derby. Come along, get involved and enjoy a fun filled day.

Cafe & Gifts NEW KITCHEN is now open.

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Chips, Burgers, Pluto pups, Southern fried Chicken burgers, & much more all being served up at the Vacy General Store. (Phone orders welcome) Home made cakes, slices & pies Beautiful range of gifts, Hunter Belle Cheese, Nundle smoked Trout, Pukara Estate Olives, Oils, Sauces, PUKKA Tea range & our CREMA coffee.

Why not drop in & check out our New Kitchen and Gift Store or sip away on a coffee & Cake.

It's not too late to build your billy cart, just a quick trip to Bunnings and you can buy everything you need. A family weekend working together and you will be ready to go. Just to make sure you meet our quality standards and specifications go to www.gresfordbillycartderby.wordpress.com or contact Graham Murphy on 0416 116 009.

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Mayoral Update 25 February 2019

Tracy Norman, Mayor Dungog Shire Council

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that the community has overwhelmingly told us that they do not want a median strip on Dowling St so this option is off the table.

A full copy of the Court order is available at https://www.dungog.nsw. gov.au/news/martins-creek-quarryconsent-orders

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Special Rates Variation (SRV) Application to Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) Council has submitted its SRV application to IPART. This application is available to view and to make a submission on. For details, please see the IPART website at: https://www. ipart.nsw.gov.au/Home/Industries/ Local-Government/Reviews/SpecialVariations-Minimum-Rates/SpecialVariations-Minimum-Rates-201920?qDh=2.

Visit By Melinda Pavey

Paterson Progress Association played host to a Meet the Candidates Forum at Paterson School of Arts last week.

Michael Johnsen was an apology due to a family issue, but all other candidates were present. Candidates were each asked four set questions, then the floor was opened up for questions, followed by a summing up by candidates about why they were standing.

Martins Creek Quarry Update An appeal against the Land and Environment Court judgement on the lawfulness of the Martins Creek Quarry operations, lodged by quarry operators, has been set down for May 6-8, 2019, in the NSW Court of Appeal.

Council has been in negotiation with the quarry operators, and has reached an interim agreement with them about the Most notable from a Dungog Shire day to day operation of the quarry until Council perspective was the commitment by Melanie Dagg to honour the appeal is determined. Previous interim measures were determined by the the election commitments made by the Land and Environment Court, without Labor Party made under her Council input, and we didn’t think the predecessor’s tenure. Having heard an announcement that Labor was promising measures offered a strong enough protection for the residents of Paterson, the Hunter $80 million in extra road Martins Creek and surrounding areas. funding as part of there $900 million commitment, I asked Melanie whether The new Interim Environmental the Dungog Shire could expect any more Management Plan (IEMP) has been funding from that, but she said that the agreed to by both parties and accepted $10.5 previously promised had already by the Land and Environment Court. been factored into that $80 million.

This new IEMP is more stringent and I had also caught up with Shooters and better protects community interests than Fishers Party, Lee Watts to see how her the previous one. I would like to thank campaign was going. It is a great the quarry operators for their willing opportunity to share information with participation in this process. candidates as they travel around our The provisions of the interim plan shire. We can keep each other abreast of include the following: the issues and concerns expressed by our community.

• Limitation on the dispatch of Quarry Product to 75,000 tonnes for any two Hunter Joint Organisation Strategy Day month period of the stay; Mayors, General Managers and Chief • No more than 90 laden trucks will be Executive Officers met to discuss dispatched from the Quarry in one priorities for the 2019-20 year. We calendar day; discussed priorities around inclusiveness • No more than 20 laden trucks will be and diversity, environmental protection, dispatched from the Quarry in any 1 strong and smart economies, hour period; connectivity (both transport and digital), • No transporting of material will be education and health. permitted on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; Hunter Water Mains to be Relocated • The Quarry will operate in accordance in Dowling Street, Dungog with the following hours: Council has received confirmation that work to move the Hunter Water mains on Dowling St, between Mary and Mackay Streets, is due to commence on 4 March 2019. Due to the age of the infrastructure, the project is being co-funded by Hunter Water and Dungog Shire Council. These works are an essential part of the Dowling St upgrade and must precede any work on this upgrade. A workshop regarding the upgrade of Dowling St, and the future planning of Dungog Township as a whole will take place shortly. A reminder

Operations carried out on Lot 5 and Lot 6 DP 242210: 7am–5pm Mon–Fri, with no operations allowed on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays;

Submissions on this proposal will be accepted by IPART until 14 March 2019.

Council has received some correspondence on the SRV since we sent out a letter to rate-payers. Please note that Council resolved to make the application to IPART at the December Ordinary Meeting. To comment on the SRV now that the application has been submitted, is by way of a submission direct to IPART.

Workshops I am pleased to advise that the GM has received a number of registrations for the proposed workshops to plan in the first instance, for the future of Dowling St and, then more broadly for the Dungog township (I raised this last week when I let you know about the State Government’s requirement for Local Strategic Planning Statements). The dates of these workshops will be provided to those that register. To register your interest in attending the workshops, please contact Council at shirecouncil@ dungog.nsw.gov.au, or phone 49957777.

New Dungog SES Unit Commander The GM and I will meet with Dungog SES Unit Commander, Michael Wilson, along with his new zoning commander.

We will discuss how we can best work together, particularly in times of emergency, such as storms and floods, when the SES is the lead organisation.

Michael is also looking at strategies to recruit new volunteers into the SES.

Operations carried out on Lot 1 DP 1006375 and Lot 1 DP 204377 6am–6pm From the Desk of Michael Johnsen Mon–Fri, with no operations allowed on Local State Member for the Upper Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays; Hunter Electorate, Michael Johnsen, this week, encouraged drought-impacted Train loading and dispatch: 6am to 6pm; farmers to consider applying for lowand Truck loading not to commence interest loans under the NSW before 7am.

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Extraordinary Meeting of Council

Council resolved to adjust the wording of Council’s Delivery Program to include the cumulative figure of the Special Rates …farmers in Upper Hunter will be Variation, as described last week, and to eligible for low interest loans of up to $1 attach the Resourcing Strategy as an million to help identify and address risks addendum to the Delivery Program. As I to their farming enterprises, improve explained last week, this was a minor permanent farm infrastructure, ensure technical issue, resolved to better align long-term productivity and sustainable our Integrated Planning and Reporting land use and prepare for challenging documents. The Delivery Program details seasonal conditions. the principle activities to be undertaken

by Council over a four-year period as 11 February 2019 determined in Council’s Community Meeting with David Gillespie Strategic Plan, with resources available Dungog Shire’s General Manager (GM), under Council’s Resourcing Strategy.

Coralie Nichols and I met with Federal Dowling St Upgrade Local Member, Dr David Gillespie, last The exhibition of the Dowling St week. We discussed the progress of concept plans closed on 18 January, several grant applications that are outstanding. We also discussed at length 2019. The overwhelming message from residents is that they are unhappy about the undelivered 2013 election the concept of a median strip in the commitment by then Nationals Leader centre of Dowling St, between Mary and and Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Mackay Streets. The A Ward Councillors Truss, and then Local Federal Member (Crs Connors, Lyon and myself) have for Paterson, Bob Baldwin, regarding heard this message loud and clear and funding for Gresford Rd and Main Rd 301 (Raymond Terrace to Bucketts Way). the GM will be writing to those who made written submissions, explaining David has agreed to follow this funding that Council has heard and respects this commitment up further. message.

Cancer Action Network Candidates Forum

We believe that while there is so much I attended this forum at the behest of Lyn focus on this upgrade, it is the perfect time to discuss with residents what you Moseley, advocate for the Upper Hunter want to see in Dowling St as a whole in Cancer Action Network. The four NSW the future. This will help Council to election priorities of the Cancer Council deliver on future upgrades to the street, were presented to candidates for Upper Hunter electorate in the up-coming State with a good understanding of Election. The four priorities are as follows: community views. In fact, the A Ward Councillors and the GM are hoping to 1. Strengthen legislation to better protect run a series of workshops with interested those working in or patronising a bar, residents, regarding not only the road pub or club in NSW from second hand upgrade, but also such matters as smoke. lighting, tree planting, gardens and street furniture, which may or may not 2. Amend laws to ban cigarette vending be welcome additions to the streetscape. machines and introduce an annual It is important to note that the upgrade license fee to encourage retailers to stop of Dowling Street is still on Council’s selling cigarettes. These reforms are Works Program, and the budget for the aimed at reducing the risk that young work remains in place - we just need to people will take up smoking. get it right before a decision is made by 3. Remove junk food advertising from Council and works commence. state-owned property and support Local Strategic Planning Statements national regulations on food marketing As I mentioned last week, we are to children. compelled by the Environmental 4. Provide public funding for Planning and Assessment Act (1979) to lymphoedema, a common side-effect of write Local Strategic Planning Statements some cancer treatment. There is (LSPS). According to the Department of currently no public treatment available Planning and Environment, the LSPS in the Upper Hunter. will set out a 20-year vision for land use in the local area and identify the special Each candidate agreed to make these characteristics which contribute to local issues a priority to take to the next State identity. It should align with the Government.

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out how growth and change will be managed in the future.

As they all have different identities and various unique characteristics, we would like to deliver Local Strategic Planning Statements for each of our five main towns/villages, that is Dungog, Clarence Town, Paterson/ Martins Creek, Vacy and Gresford/East Gresford.

A series of community workshops are being planned to help inform Councillors and Council staff on what should be included in the narrative about our towns and villages, as expressed in these LSPSs. We will conduct workshops in each of the five centres mentioned above. We will start this process in Dungog in conjunction with the Dowling Street discussions.

Priorities for the Year I have been discussing with Councillors what they think the priorities for this year should be. I have asked the GM to schedule a strategic workshop to discuss this as a group. We can then work on actioning some of these priorities.

I have also asked Councillors to think about what may be on their wish-list for grant funding applications, in line with our Community Strategic Plan. Of course much of this thinking will be informed by the results of the community workshops, as mentioned above.

Top of the list for me, particularly over the next couple of months, is a continued effort in lobbying State and Federal MPs and candidates for better and more equitable funding and funding models, particularly for our roads and bridges. Then implementing the strategies that Councillors have identified to direct us toward a pathway of sustainability.

I would like to work more closely with the community on identifying your priorities as well. I will continue to conduct my mobile office throughout the Shire and encourage you to come and see me to discuss your thoughts, ideas, or your gripes and see how we can work together for the betterment of the Shire.

New Labor Candidate for Upper Hunter Cessnock City Council’s Deputy Mayor, Melanie Dagg, has been endorsed by the Labor Party as its candidate for the Upper Hunter Electorate in the State Election. The GM and I will arrange to meet with Melanie within the next couple of weeks. We will be seeking a reaffirmation of the Labor Party’s commitments for Dungog Shire.

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Gresford Vacy Football Club

SCHOOLS GALA DAY On Wednesday 20th February GVFC hosted the ever successful inter schools gala day at SunScorp Stadium. Much fun was had by all with attendance from Gresford, Vacy, Paterson and Iona schools. This year saw a big increase from the previous year from approx 100 to 170 participants.

There were plenty of new kids that had not played the beautiful game before that hopefully got a taste of the benefits of this team focused game to pursue this further.

GVFC has recently donated both balls and small sided goals where needed to the 4 schools above last month to drive and promote sports participation at school and potentially club registration with GVFC for this season.

Cowley who wins an official Scorps Beanie. A special mention goes to William Venter who was the very first registered player for season 2019. William registered on the 3-01-19 and as a special bonus he will also receive a Scorps Beanie.

Registration is still open but time is ticking with closure in early March.

Don't miss out (don't be that parent) get registered NOW !

WEEK 2: Janelle Rose Chapman - $25 Rebel Voucher. Dominic Jordan - $25 Butcher Voucher. Genevieve Fitzgerald Scorps Beanie. Janelle registered that week and the other 2 were from previous week which shows the benefit of registering early and being involved in multiple draws.

COACHING COURSE Our new coach coordinator Brad Merchant has There were 3 divisions based on age, organised a preseason coaching course with each schools age group getting 2 locally for Tuesday 9th of April at Vacy, games in during the day in mixed teams, 6-7.30pm. This is an excellent plus a successful all girls games towards opportunity for new and current coaches the end of the day. to build the knowledge and experience to past onto our budding super stars the A big thanks to all the schools, their drills & skills helpful for the game. great teachers and parents for assisting on the day and our excellent scorpions If you are interested in coaching this committee members who took the day season or have concerns or questions, off from work to facilitate the event. contact Brad on 0417 470 090.

Special mention to Jack Cowled for the days planning and coordinating with all the schools and Dave the Jenny Crouch plus helpers for the fields being ready and available for the day.

SCHOOLS EQUIPMENT DONATIONS

EARLY REGO PRIZES GVFC has promoted early Rego prizes in weekly draws this season. The winners are: WEEK 1: Lochlan Fitzpatrick - $25 Rebel Sport Voucher. Mick McCosker - $20 voucher for Paterson Service Station. Max

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regular church times

Paterson 8.30am every Sunday Gresford 10.30am every Sunday Allynbrook 12 noon 4th Sunday of month

St Helen’s Catholic Parish of Gresford and Sacred Heart Summer Hill WEEKEND MASS TIMES

St Helen’s Gresford Saturday Vigil 5.30pm (6.30pm from 13 October 2018) 5th Sunday of the Month, no Mass at Gresford but Sacred Heart Church Summer Hill, time to be advised.

Enquiries Parish Priest, Fr. Derek Garner 4992 1477

February 2019 crossword answers

Crossword kindly provided by Russel Jessop.

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