The Bugle 7 May 2016
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Resident concern over Iluka sell-off As the process for evaluating whether land in Iluka Reserve should be sold off continues, nearby residents have expressed concern over the lack of communication and consultation so far. “The silence from Council has been deafening,” says David Connelly, whose property adjoins the part of the reserve being assessed for sell-off. “The only correspondence we have had is a request from the consultant asking us to make written submissions about what sort of activities should be catered for on the remaining land.” Having appealed to councillors both before and during a public access meeting, residents have now been given a masterplan that has done nothing to quell their concerns. In September last year, Council resolved to proceed
with a preparing a planning proposal to create up to nine residential lots on the upper, northern side of Iluka Reserve (on North Kiama Drive) and ‘embellish’ the remaining land for recreational activities. The masterplan, prepared by Siteplus and dated February this year, has been endorsed by Council’s Long says that if the masterplan, Term Financial and Revenue which he regards as still sub-committee and will ac- preliminary, is eventually company the planning pro- adopted by Council, the posal eventually put before community will have plenty Council for consideration. of opportunity to have their It shows nine residential say. blocks and an access road, “There will be no decision with suggestions for a num- until the matter has been ber of improvements to the properly aired by the Counreserve, including a playcil first and then the public. ground, communal garden, “Anyone in the public can a hard court area, a kick make comment because it is about area, walk ways and their reserve - not just the a possible location for a residents that immediately men’s shed. The existing adjoin,” he says. tennis courts would go. Amongst other things, Mayor Brian Petschler David Connelly says resi-
Benefit gala for Brett p3
dents are concerned about the danger of disturbing a contaminated site (it was a dump), issues with flooding and drainage, and confusion over the zoning. “We have maps that say it is designated as Parks & Gardens, but now they are saying the bit they want to sell off is zoned residential,” he says. “When did this happen? Why the secrecy?” He has put in GIPA (freedom of information) requests to find out more about the 2013 testing of the part of the site to be retained
and one to find out when the zoning was changed. “There are older people here upset because the lifestyle they thought they would have is going to be affected,” he says. “They resent not being spoken to by this stage.” Councillor Andrew Sloan, who attended a meeting of residents with three other councillors, says he is confident that all the concerns of the residents will be thoroughly investigated once the proposal comes before Council.
Best South Coast surfers prepare for Werri Slash
2015 Open men’s winner and Werri local surfer Matt Gale
Photo: Ray Smith
Inside this issue
One hundred and twelve of the South Coast’s top surfers will compete in the seven divisions of the Werri Slash, to be held in Gerringong on 14-15 May. “A lot of people who have won divisions here have gone on to professional careers,” says the event’s organiser Dave Hunt. “We only accept Illawarra and South Coast residents to give them the chance to compete. There are plenty of other competitions for Sydney and the North Coast surfers to enter, but not many opportunities down here on their home turf.” The opening and elimination rounds are held on Saturday, starting from 7.30am. The quarter finals are on Sunday morning, with the finals starting sometime after noon and finishing around 3pm. The location of the competition on the beach will depend on what the wind is doing to the surf, with the headlands providing protection from southeries and northeries. A Surf Music Festival has been organised for the Saturday afternoon/evening to coincide with the Slash.
Council budget meets targets early p3 New owners for Blue Swimmer, but not the Ducks p4
Daniel’s work chosen for acquisition p 7
Wrap up of KISS Arts Festival p8
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Music Club encourages new talent Young local musicians are being showcased at Gerringong Music Club’s next concert. The first half of the program will feature individual young musicians: Luca and Amelie Ziino performing classical music on violin and piano; a group of talented flute players, who have also won prizes at eisteddfods in Wollongong and Nowra; pianist Olivia Burke; and Olivia Deans and Clayton Condon performing on guitar and bass with vocals. The second half of the program will feature the 16 piece Kiama High School Stage Band performing a range of styles including jazz, pop and rock. The Band will be conducted by teachers Graham Deans and Louise Ramsay.
Sat 14 May Gerringong Surf Music Festival Gerringong Bowls Club (see left) Serendipity Choir Christ Church Kiama, 3pm $20 (see below) Kiama & District Historical Society Talk & AGM Ben Carlos talking on Bushrangers, Family History Centre, 2.30pm
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Kiama Tennis Club is holding an Open Day to celebrate the reopening of the Blowhole Tennis Courts. As previously reported, the historic courts have escaped the threat of closure and there are two freshly resurfaced hard courts available for locals and visitors to enjoy a game of tennis. The Club is hoping this free event will encourage people of all ages to get involved in various tennis activities. There will even be a Sausage Sizzle. Details: Sunday 22 May, 10.30 - 12.30pm (with free use of courts until 3pm). Blowhole Tennis Courts, behind the Visitors Centre.
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Details: Sunday 22 May, 2pm. Tickets $10 at the door. Entry is free for Club members, students and children. Doors open at 1.30 pm, and there will be afternoon tea.
Sun 22 May Gerringong Music Club Concert (see right)
Sat 28 May Berry Celtic Festival (more next issue)
The good cooks of Jamberoo are raising the stakes for the Cancer Council by putting on their Biggest Morning Tea event at lunchtime. It’s on 26 May from noon at the Youth Hall for just $5. RSVP by 19 May to Mia on 4236 1913. A Dutch Auction will help raise more funds.
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The acclaimed Serendipity Choir, regarded by many as one of the finest choral ensembles in Australia, is to perform in Kiama for the first time despite their home being nearby Bundanoon. Their concert program is centred around the theme of Royal Connections, and will include music from the musicals Chess, Les Miserables and The Lion King.
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A gala benefit night has been organised to raise money to help Kiama mother Megan Rundback go to Russia for treatment for her MS (we’ve told Megan’s story in previous issues). Auction items include a return trip for two to Hawaii, dinner for two in Melbourne at George Calombaris’ restaurant, Gazi, and tempting affairs courtesy of the Opera House Bar. Details: Sat 14 May, The Central Hotel Function Centre, Shellharbour, 6pm Tickets $100, including drink on arrival and dinner, available from trybooking.com/KUDK If you wish to make a donation to Megan’s cause (not a registered charity), her bank details are Commonwealth Bank Account: Megan Rundback BSB: 062 198 A/c: 1079 7572
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Work soon to begin on Hospital site The Illawarra Shoalhaven Area Health District is expected to commence work on its new community health facility shortly. The new building, on the corner northwest corner of the hospital site on Bonaira Street, should be completed by the end of the year. This will allow all the outpatient health services currently provided at the old Hospital to relocate and see inpatients relocated to Port Kembla Hospital. Once this has been done, work will begin on the demolition of the old hospital to make way for the development of the Blue Haven Centre of Aged Care Excellence. The project involves the erection of a 134 bed aged care facility, restoration and refurbishment of Barroul House, and construction of a number of independent and assisted living units. Council will be borrowing $19 million to fund the work.
Council budget Benefit gala for Brett meets Fit for the Future targets Jones Beach Boardriders and some of Brett Connellan’s other friends are banding together to put on a major fundraising event to raise money for his medical and rehabilitation expenses. Brett, who was attacked by a shark at Bombo late March is lucky to be alive. He lost three quarters of his quad muscles from his hip to his knee, leaving 15 cm of his bone exposed. Doctors transplanted muscle from his back to cover the bone so his leg could be saved. He is still in hospital, and his left leg will need to be kept straight for many months until both the muscle transplant and skin graft have healed and the nerve is given time to regenerate. Brett remains positive and determined to move on. His friends are with him for the long haul, both emotionally and financially through the Brett Connellan Trust. The world’s sporting community is keen to help, and already the organisers have some great items up for auction, including a board signed by 11 times world champion Kelly Slater, a painting by Thirroul-based 2015 Archibald Prize finalist Paul Ryan worth over $10,000, a signed Sally Fitzgibbon board, and a signed Chris Gayle cricket bat. If you are unable to attend the event, there is the option of buying a $30 Spirit Pass, where you show your support and get a few goodies (like raffle tickets) for your help.
While rumours abound extra responsibilities with about when the State Gov- less funds. Some examples ernment is going to aninclude the provision of nounce its decision on library services, controlling which merger proposals are noious weeds, enforcing the to proceed, Kiama Council Companion Animals Act has released its Draft Oper- and enforcing the fencing of ating Plan for the coming swimming pools. financial year which shows “Since rate pegging was it is already meeting the Fit introduced in 1974 there for the Future targets. have been only two or three “It is a forward thinking years when rate increases responsible budget, with a have met or exceeded CPI.” small surplus, which impleThis budgetary pressure ments the improvement has incresed by reduced program identified last year financial assistance from to produce efficiencies,” the Federal Government. says Mayor Brian Petschler. Major items in the new “As a result, we are meet- capital delivery program for ing all of the Fit for the Fu- 2016/7 include the redesign ture targets two years earlier and extension of a carpark than required. at Figtree Lane Gerringong, “At the same time, it is a fleet replacement, plant budget which is going to purchases, new computer significantly add to the inequipment, a playshade frastructure of the area with structure in Gainsborough the starting of the redevelChase, extension of the opment of the hospital.” Jamberoo Valley Cycleway The budget incorporates and construction work on the rate-pegging increase of the Blue Haven aged care 1.8%. On average, Council facility (see right). set fees and charges are to The Draft Operational increase 3%, however a Plan is now on public exhi7.23% increase in domestic bition, giving councillors waste management charges the opportunity to consider is proposed. changes before ratification The Mayor says that coun- at the Council Meeting in cils are having to shoulder June.
Poll campaign comes to an end The Keep Kiama Council Local committee chairman Rob McKinnon, a former mayor, says the poll on May 7 is the most important local government vote in the council’s 157-year history. “Mayors and councillors come and go, but we face the prospect of losing the whole council and everything that this community has worked so hard to develop, and the high quality services we currently enjoy,” he says. “We have so much to lose if we are forced to become part of a greatly expanded Shoalhaven. We will lose representation, services and our identity, as well as valuable community assets such as the Blue Haven retirement complex.” Kiama Council’s Director of Finance, Corporate and Commercial Services Kerry McMurray says by Tuesday afternoon (3 May) more than 2,200 people had cast their vote at the pre-poll and he was expecting around
2,500 to have voted prior to the official 7 May poll date. He described the voter turnout at the pre-poll as “a solid start” but added this accounted for just 16 per cent of eligible voters in the Kiama Municipality and encouraged everyone to take the opportunity to make their opinion known. Organisers are hoping for a 60% turnout for the voluntary trip to the ballot box, to give weight to the result. An 80% turnout is usually achieved at normal council elections.
In the meantime we have learnt from Joanna Gash that she has put up her hand to help implement any merger proposal. Kiama councillors unanimously rejected the offer because of the terms on which it was made. At the last meeting, it was resolved to try to ensure that Kiama was represented in some way should the merger proceed. “It is unthinkable that the wishes of our community wouldn’t be included,” says Mayor Brian Petschler. 3
Date: Saturday 25 June, Shellharbour Club. Tickets available from www.surfersforbretto.com Prices range from $125 for unreserved seating to $2000 for premium tables of 10. Or buy a Spirit Pass (see left)
Blue Swimmer Mark II will have local feel Rumours that Gerroa’s Blue Swimmer has been bought by Sydney’s Three Blue Ducks group are not true. It has been sold, but not to them. Instead, it has been bought by five members of the Dewhurst family two brothers and two brothers-in-law. The family has had a place at Toolijooa for ten years, and they all love coming down here regularly. “Together we have a great deal of hospitality and business experience, and it seemed too good an opportunity to pass up,” explains Paul Dewhurst. “We all come down here a lot and we love the place and the space [at Blue Swimmer].” The confusion amongst excited From left: Restaurant manager and co-owner Daniel Dewhurst with Head Chef Shaun foodies arose because Paul is (and will Smith, and co-owners Chris Jessop, Paul Dewhurst and Mick Jessop remain) group operations manager of the very successful Three Blue Ducks, ers to offer food that matches the loca- chef. Shaune Smith grew up in Kiama which apart from its original café/ tion,” says Paul, whose brother Daniel and Gerringong, doing his apprenticerestaurant in Bronte runs The Farm at will be the restaurant’s manager. He ship at Cronins Pub. He has had a very Byron and is opening a new space in says their aim is for it to be a sustain- successful career, including at Pope inner Sydney Rosebery. able, healthy café/restaurant, that peo- Joan and George Calombaris’ HellenPaul’s extensive experience also ple will make their regular rather than ic Republic in Melbourne. includes launching Jamie Oliver’s coming to on a special occasion. The Blue Swimmer will reopen unItalian restaurants in Australia and He cites Fleet in Brunswick Heads der its new owners by the end of May. being general manager of the group and St Isadore in Milton as regional It will be open seven days for breakthat owns top tier restaurants, Quay restaurants that have got this mix right. fast and lunch, with dinners initially and Otto. The new owners are bringing a local on Fridays and Saturdays. Paul says “We want to work with local produc- back to town to be Blue Swimmer’s there will be lots of local seafood.
Ingham considering other options Following public submissions and private meetings as part of Land & Environment Court proceedings, it is understood that Robbie Ingham is shortly to submit two amended concepts for his residential development on the Gerringong coastline. Unlike the original proposal, both of these will be outside the Foreshore Building Line. Once the concepts are commented on by Council staff and assessed by the Court, it will then be up to the applicant as to whether he wishes to pursue any of the concepts with a formal application.
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An interested crowd attended the public hearing held at Gerringong Golf Course
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To the editor
From the editor
shown it will not have the promised results. No-one Re your article in paper spoke ‘for’ the merger at the dated 23rd April 2016, conDelegate’s public hearings. cerning your front page of The State Government has the Bugle relating to your spent millions on a misinforstory of the proposed mation campaign that they merger. I wish to object to have refused to back up by the fictitious section of the releasing the KPMG Report. article assuming what will There is no doubt it has happen in three years time, been a flawed process, as unexpectedly proposed, I see if the Kiama and Shoalhaven Disgraceful front page. various court cases are seekno benefits for our commucouncilors merged. You ing to prove. If you want to be a real nity from it, and the potenhave quoted certain events There are times when a newspaper, how about dem- tial for great downside. that will happen and not one onstrating some basic jourlocal newspaper needs to Our state and federal Libperson could possibly know nalistic standards of objectake a position, and this is eral members have not deif this would occur. A local tivity and fairness? one of those. fended it in any way. In fact Kiama councilor seems to Cathy Law Mark Bowmer they have spoken passionhave some input into this, ately against it on a number which I find quite disturbing of fronts. Academics have as it is not known if he would even be a councilor then. If the councils were merged, how could he be quoted in ‘2019’. To me it I'll stand behind the front seems as if there is some page, which was meant to sort of misinformation being provoke conversation about put about amounting to scare what life would be like unmongering. der a merged council. From a “concerned rateHaving followed the issue payer” (Name supplied) closely since the merger was
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Issues in law By Kirby Powell, Carter Ferguson Solicitors
NSW leads way on national recognition of Domestic Violence Orders The issue of domestic violence has been brought to the forefront in recent years, leading to a number of significant changes to the legal process regarding Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) in NSW. ADVOs are a tool within the legal system to protect victims, if a person has reasonable grounds to fear another person will commit an offence against them, intimidate or stalk them. NSW is the first state or territory to commit to bringing in laws to hold domestic violence perpetrators accountable across Australia. The changes have been made by the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment (National Domestic Violence Orders Recognition) Act 2016. Under the new legislation, if an ADVO is made outside NSW for the protection of a person, it will now be recognised in NSW. Until now all states and territories have had their own domestic order frameworks and orders made in NSW were not automatically recognised in other states. It is hoped during 2016 that there will also be recognition of NSW ADVOs across Australia with the states and territories committing to introduce a scheme for national recognition of ADVOs. The change follows the introduction of recorded video and audio statements in June 2015, which allow victims to provide their evidence in a recorded format rather than facing the pressure of testifying in Court. NSW will also be a pioneer in combating issues of domestic violence by piloting a domestic violence disclosure scheme. This will allow people with concerns about their partner to apply to the NSW Police force to find out whether their partner has a history of domestic violence offending in NSW. Information supplied will be limited in its scope. It is great to see such important and vital changes being implemented in the community in order to combat issues stemming from domestic violence.
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Save the date: Kiama Readers’ Festival
Daniel honoured with ARTEXPRESS acquisition
Photo: Anne Warr
Planning is well underway by the Friends of Kiama Library for the inaugural Kiama Readers’ Festival, which will be held on 14-15 October. “Our festival objective is to share the love of reading, with activities largely focused on presentations from a wide range of both national-profile and local authors,” says Kiama’s Head Librarian Michelle Hudson (right). The concurrent program will include opportunities for panel sessions as well as hosted interviews with authors. The names of the twelve authors who have agreed to attend will be announced shortly, although we can reveal Kate Llewellyn is one of them.
During the official opening of the ARTEXPRESS exhibition at Wollongong Gallery, Kiama High’s Drew Mathiesen had the honour of receiving the Wilkins Acquisition Award for Excellence. Works chosen for this award have been collected since 1974 and exhibited in the William Wilkins Gallery in the Bridge Street Office of the Department of Education. They are highly sought after to enhance the working environments of many government departments. The Department of Education purchases approximately ten new bodies of work from students exhibiting in ARTEXPRESS each year. The Arts Unit coordinates the purchase of works for the Wilkins Collection. Works by significant young Australian artists such as Jasper Knight and Benitta Bob are included in the collection. It is a real honour for Drew’s art to be chosen.
His body of work, titled The Crossroads of the World, was also used on the official invitation for the exhibiton opening and is featured on a large outside sign advertising the exhibition. Details: Drew’s work, along with fellow student Rachael Theiring’s beautiful ink works Who Are You, are on display until 19 June at Wollongong Gallery
Illawarra Women in Business Awards In the 2016 Illawarra Women In Business Awards, local business Carter Ferguson Solicitors received a Highly Commended award in the category of Best Business. The award was accepted by their director, Deborah Langton, who said “it is lovely being recognised for our caring and client focused approach.” The IWIB Best Business Winner went to Buckaroo Leatherworks Pty Ltd.
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Crowds attending the new look KISS Arts Festival in the stunning harbourfront location judged it a great success, saying they would spread the word for next year. Organisers Tamara Campbell and David Evans were overjoyed by the success. “The Festival is run on a shoestring budget and we still made it work,” they said. “We can’t wait to see
what we could do with some money behind us. “We are very grateful for the support we receive, but to grow the Festival and keep it a free event we will need to increase our budget significantly. “These types of family friendly events are very popular in Europe, there are only a couple in this country. We look forward to building KISS into the best
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one in the Southern HemiTamara and Dave call the sphere, whilst still letting KISS Arts Festival their it be driven by local needs.” love project, as they spend The Festival brought to months organizing it without Kiama performers of a cali- being paid. “To see it make ber normally not seen outso many people from the side of a major city, while at community happy makes it the same time allowing itself all worth while,” they say. to be uniquely ‘Kiama’. Their effort is even more The new harbourside loca- extraordinary given that tion not only highlighted the during this time Dave was natural beauty of the area, diagnosed with bowel but allowed the water to be cancer and is currently part of the show. undergoing chemotherapy. The inaugural Raft Race Few who saw him buzzing saw seven boats competing around the Festival would for three prizes and the have suspected this was parade featuring lanterns the case. created from a community They would also like to workshop also gave an idea credit all the other volunof what the Festival can teers who helped them and grow into. For example, it their hard working commitis the hope of the organisers tee, “because without their to have hundreds of lanterns support, it would not have made and released next happened”. year as schools and in the They are eternally grateful other arts community get for the financial support of involved. the sponsors who have grasped their vision early Ray White Kiama, Eyestore Kiama and Kiama Council.
Footgolf anyone? The inaugural Australian Footgolf Open is to be played at Jamberoo on 26-29 May. With the best players in the country attending, it will be an opportunity to come to grips with this new sport which is very popular overseas.
Correction In our last edition, we inadvertently said Ann Sudmalis, Member of Gilmore, was a former Shoalhaven councillor. She is a former Kiama councillor. 8
In brief New Shed on way Gerringong Men’s Shed reports now it has its DA and Building Approval for the shed donated by Fulton Hogan, they are looking for a concretor to do the form work and pour the slab. They would be interested in talking to a concretor who could assist us to get the work done with the work. The earthworks have started and there is electrical work and plumbing work to be carried out prior to the slab being poured. Anyone who is interested in helping can call their secretary, Terry Whelan on 4234 2257.
Brave actions Joel Trist, who rescued Brett Connellan after his shark attack, is to be recommended for a bravery award.
Longer wait for Aldi Council has not accepted any of the tenders for its Akuna St site, which has the lure of Aldi as a key tenant. It has withdrawn the property from the market while it considers the best way to integrate the site with its Mitre 10 holdings. The sites may be combined or sold separately. As part of this process, Council has confirmed its intention to look for a relatively short term tenant/s for the Mitre 10 site rather than have it stand vacant while an integrated town centre strategy is devised.
Go Kiama! The innovative Kiama Dementia Friendly Project has come to attention across Australia by winning a national local government award, in the category of Disability Access and Inclusion. The Dementia Advisory Group (back from left): The project will now compete against Graham Fairbairn, Robyn Fairbairn, Veda other category winners for the 2016 Meneghetti, Lynda Henderson, June Hass, Ray Hass and (front from left): Dennis Frost (chair) and National Award for Excellence in Local Tina Baker, with Council’s Dementia Friendly ProGovernment, to be announced on June 21. ject Officer Melissa Andrews and Community and Cultural Development Manager Nick Guggisberg.
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Out & about At the inaugural Kiama Raft Race
The colourful fleet, including Ray White’s yellow door as a sail
In what is sure to become a hotly contested event, Kiama’s KISS Arts Festival’s Raft Race got off to a great start this year. Seven teams, with varying degrees of seaworthiness, competed for the perpetual trophy which was won in style by the Kiama Down Surf Lifesaving Club. The trophy was created and donated by local sculptor Mike Tikkeros.
The winners: Kiama Downs Junior Surf Lifesaving Club!
It was style over substance for the Pirates...
Belvedere St residents put in a raft, without any water testing, and were surprised by their second place which won them $250 donated by the Kiama Farmers Market and LC Conveyancing.
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The Bugle Crossword ACROSS 1. Ancient adding machine 4. Old name for Thailand 5. Light rope or string 8. Commonwealth Attorney General 11. Name of seven digit number 12. Early nineteenth century governor of NSW 14. Blokes cook steaks on this 15. The scale measuring the alklinity or acidity of a solution 16. Americans say sidewalk 19. Adverb negative 20. A small amount of something 22. You see with this 23. Small English Hillman car 25. River in Brazil. Strong woman 26. Opposite to no 27. Married a 2nd time while still married 28. Clothing pant singular 30. This element has the scientific symbol of Al 31. Main street of Gerringong 33. Vapour produced when water is boiled 35. Relating to medicines or physicians 37. Compound formed by solvation 33. Dessert sauce based on egg yolk and milk 40. High rank in the navy 42. Heavy oil used as fuel in trucks and cars 45. That which is inside your skull 46. Card game 48. Name of Banjo Patterson poem, Hay Hell and -------50. Name of monarch who has just celebrated her 90th birthday 51. Found in playground (plural) 52. Length of time a person has lived 53. Plural of Mouse
10. Window coverings 11. The Spinal Cord 13. The sea on way to NZ 17. Name of the only capital ship to serve in the RAN 18. Holds ones trousers up 19. Slang for head or a measure of spirits especially rum 20. Graffiti signature or initials 21. What you lose when you are caught speeding (7,6) 24. Tomb 27. Next railway station north of Kiama 29. Haunt like a ghost 31. Presaging or likely to bring good luck 32. Loses its leaves 34. Australian peanut butter DOWN 36. Vertical channel which 1. Distinctive odour draws smoke from the fire 2. Short account of an inci39. Egss of a fish dent 41. Declare the truth of 3. What bakers do something 4. Knight’s title 43. Italian Grand Prix circuit 6. Leave undone or leave out 44. Material matter in which 7. Small boat sometimes with plants grow (plural) mast and sails 47. Slender wooden instru8. Mynmar ment 9. Visible mass of water 49. Fail to keep up with another, fall behind vapour
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Launch of Rees project postponed
Postcard home I have just returned from a lovely week in Mooloolaba, Queensland. While I had been to Noosa before, I had never taken the time to have a look around the Mooloolaba/Alexander Headland area. What a lovely holiday spot - beautiful beaches, walks and cafes and it is especially suited for young families. There were 27 of us that made the trip to Mooloolaba to attend the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, including 11 children under nine, 6 grandparents and a great grandmother. We had a great time together supporting our family competitors. My son Michael Quinn, along with Richard, Lachlan and Mitchell Payne (their sweep is Mal Dunwoodie), rows for Gerringong Surf Club. They compete each year in the reserve grade.
Last year they came third in the National Titles but unfortunately this year they were eliminated in the quarters due to boat problems. Gerringong also had a team competing in the masters division and had better luck here as the team of Mal Dunwoodie, Bruce Mackie, Evan
Pytherch and Steve Dunn (their sweep is Mark Booth) won the gold medal. What a fantastic result for such a small club to do so exceedingly well competing against the bigger, wealthier clubs from Western Australia, Queensland and Sydney. I wonder what the Club
could do with better resources? I would love to see the local community get behind the club and help it with donations. It is currently raising money for a new boat. Catherine Holz
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The exhibition of the re-discovered artworks that Lloyd Rees’ architecture students painted in 1962 for Kiama High’s new hall has been postponed until September/ October. The Lloyd Rees Legacy Project, being driven by Andrea Hope, Bobbie Miller and Penny Sadubin, has seen the large paintings restored by August Blackman and then reframed by Andrea. “Personal circumstances have meant that we just don’t have the time to devote to the unveiling of the project at the moment,” she says. “The intervening months will give the High School time to develop storyboards to go with the exhibition, as some very interesting documents have come to light during this process.” The artists are now amongst Australia’s leading architects. She is disappointed that the project was not successful in attracting funding in Council’s last round of Cultural Grants. “I think this getting these artworks on will create a unique cultural asset for our community.” The project team continue to welcome donations from the public: www.lloydreeslegacy.wordpress.com