The Bugle 9 February 2019
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Warren gets to know Gilmore Warren Mundine freely cerns? What infrastructure admits he doesn’t yet know do we need to create jobs? who the Mayor of Kiama is. “I’ve experience starting He knows he has a lot to businesses and schemes in learn about Gilmore, the regional Australia. I’m good Federal seat he was paraat spotting opportunities.” chuted into by the Prime The first people he has Minister, but it isn’t a chal- been talking to are local lenge that daunts him. Liberal Party members, “I have a reputation for many of whom were put out being able to do this across by their chosen candidate Australia by sitting down being rejected. and listening to people,” he “I think even those who says. have resigned over the issue “I want to learn how to will still be voting Liberal support the small businesses because their major concern As reported in the national here, because people always is they don’t want a Bill news, Mr Mundine, a successtalk about jobs but at the end Shorten prime ministership.” ful businessman and indigeof the day they are employed Ann Sudmalis, whose nous leader, was headhunted by businesses. decision not to stand again for the marginal seat by Prime “How do we help them prompted the candidate Minister Scott Morrison. grow? How do we make uncertainty, has also been The first Mr Mundine heard them sustainable? What are giving him guidance in get- of it was when a journalist their issues and their conting to know the electorate. called him to ask if he’d heard
about the favourable Liberal polling done in the seat and whether he was going to stand. Well over a month later he was invited into the Prime Minister’s office for a chat and it was not until after Christmas that he signalled his willingness to run.
The offer was only firmed up two days before the official announcement was made. “All my friends think I’m bit mad, but I see what the Shorten Labor Party is doing, and that is abandoning the working class.
Meet Kiama’s new Show Secretary p3
Labor promises surf club funding p3
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Shining the light on planning policies Ahead of next month’s State election, the State Planning & Development Minister, Anthony Roberts, has agreed to attend a Forum in Kiama focussing on his portfolio. He will join candidates Gareth Ward MP (Lib), Andy Higgins (Labor) and Nina Digiglio (Greens) at the event organised by the Combined Communities Action Group (a coalition of the various Council-supported precinct committees). The
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does not reflect local values. Shadow Minister has also been invited. “The Planning & DevelopChair of the Group, Mark ment Forum will help to Croxford, says, “Planning raise awareness and underand development matters are standing amongst Kiama constant issues of concern voters about parties’ policies month after month at precinct on these matters and what meetings. plans they have to give plan“Decision making regard- ning controls back to councils and the community.” ing the future character of the Kiama LGA has been Details: Thurs 21 February, taken away from the comKiama Masonic Hall, munity and given to bodies Collins St, 7pm Meet the candidates: Sitting Member Gareth Ward, Nina Digiglio which make decisions on state-wide legislation that (Greens) and Andy Higgins (Labor) at the February JVRRA meeting
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On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
9-10 February Stomping of the Grapes Crooked River Winery 10-5pm
Sunday 10 Feb Chamber Philharmonia Cologne Kiama Anglican Church, 1 Terralong St, 8pm. Tickets $40/$35/$30 from the Visitors Centre.
Saturday 16 Feb Gerringong Village Market In and around Gerringong Town Hall World’s Largest Cheese Tasting at the Kangaroo Valley Show, 4pm Gerringong Lions Car Show See right
Sunday 17 Feb Cupids Undie Run Surf Beach, 9.30am Register at www. cupidsundierun.com.au Gerringong Music Club Concert: Penelope Thwaites See page 4
Saturday 23 Feb Kiama Sevens More page 9
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First car show of the year
Our region is perfectly positioned for car shows, with Jamberoo Village owners enjoying the opporMarkets tunity to get their pride and Reid Park, 9-2pm joy out of the garage and 2-3 March travel down the coast. In the first outing for 2019, Kiama Arts Trail Gerringong Lions Club is Various studios www.kiamaartstrail.com preparing to hold its third Annual Motor Fest/Car 8-10 March Show to raise funds for Kiama Jazz & Blues Prostate Cancer Research. Festival See page 9 More than 250 vehicles 9-10 March are expected to attend, and Kiama Woodcraft Group a representative of Prostate Cancer Research will be exhibition present on the day to discuss Masonic Hall, Collins St issues around prostate Saturday 9 Mar cancer with anyone who is FOKL and KDHS Talk: interested. David Dufty on The “There will be a mixture Fest/Car Show event also Secret Code-Breakers of classic and collectable coincides with the Gerrinof Central Bureau vehicles of every descripgong Market Day which will tion, including Hot Rods, provide plenty of opportuMore next issue modern and exotic, perform- nity to enjoy both events on Saturday 16 Mar ance, trikes and more,” says the one day.” Gerringong Village Lion David Peade. There will also be food Market “The RFS will have a fire and coffee outlets on site In and around Gerringong truck on site and NSW Po- plus trade displays. Town Hall lice will have one of their All those attending will Sunday 17 Mar pursuit vehicles at the Oval, have the opportunity to vote unless it is needed elsewhere. for the vehicle of their Kiama Seaside Market “Once again the Motor choice with trophies to the Black Beach, 9-3pm best performance, exotic and Charity fashion parade with bargains collectable vehicles on display. An end of season Fashion Parade is being held to support Details: Saturday 16 Feb on Mercy Ships and Frontier Services. Stafford Fashions Michael Cronin Oval, will have 30-50 percent off all summer stock, and there Blackwood St, Gerringong, will be lucky door prizes. Afternoon tea is included.
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Opal gets us moving At 17, Opal Russell may be the youngest person to have won an Arts Grant from Kiama Council. Having just competed her HSC at the Wollongong School of Performing Arts, and scored a scholarship from the Sydney Dance Company, Opal is using the grant to organise a free contemporary dance performance, featuring local movement artists, as well as dance/movement classes for all. Details: Performance on Sat 23 Feb, Masonic Temple Hall, Collins St, 7-9pm. Free. Classes are being held on 16 and 23 Feb at 10am. RSVP opalrussell123@gmail.com
Election promise Jen is Kiama’s new for local surf clubs Show Secretary
The day after the Liberal tion manikins and two Party endorsed a candidate Heart Starter Trainers for Gilmore (see page 1), upgrade the clubhouse the Labor candidate Fiona and landscaping. Phillips was joined at Surf “I’m very proud of Labor’s Beach by Deputy Shadow commitment to upgrade Leader Tanya Plibersek. equipment and facilities,” The visit highlighted an says Ms Phillips. election commitment of “Our local Surf Lifesaving more than half a million Clubs are community assets dollars for vital equipment and provide much loved and and capital works upgrades iconic venues for people to to support the activities of meet, learn and celebrate. Kiama and Kiama Downs These facilities need a bit of Surf Life Saving clubs. an upgrade to continue to The Kiama Downs SLSC remain fit for purpose. has been promised $214,000 “A failure at sea of a Jet to: Boat or an IRB motor could replace two motors on put lives at risk, putting off Inflatable Rescue Boats the maintenance of the club purchase a new ATV house with the harsh coastal Rhino beach vehicle conditions for a year too upgrade the clubhouse and long, is a false economy. carpark. This is a smart investment The Kiama SLSC has been that demonstrates my compromised $367,000 to: mitment to our community.” replace a Jet Boat used for The occasion was also rescues used to promote Labor’s purchase four resuscita$46 million Swim Smart
Fiona Phillips and Tanya Plibersek MP at Surf Beach
plan to deliver more swimming and water safety lessons for students during the school term, but was overshadowed somewhat by interest in Mr Mundine’s endorsement. The Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen recently opened Ms Phillips’ campaign office in Nowra, and Bill Shorten held a Town Hall Meeting there.
When Jen Hampshire moved to Kiama five years ago, one of the first community events she went to was the Kiama Show. “The Show embodies many of the things that people are seeking when they leave the city - a connection to the land and the people that farm their food, a slower pace that leaves time for creativity, and being involved in a community,” Jen Hampshire she says. The next year she got inowing Sue as Assistant volved by exhibiting flowers Secretary has been a dream and cakes (beginning a handover, giving her a real determined campaign to appreciation for what’s inwin the Marble Cake sash - volved. something she finally “Sue has been very open achieved this year), and and sharing, and has promwas soon offering to help ised to be at the end of the out in any way she could. phone, so I’m confident next Her professional expertise year will be just as well oiled. in office management and “Seeing 250 people come strategy made her a natural together to make it happen fit for the role of Show Sec- over the Australia Day retary, once Sue Grangerweekend was remarkable.” Holcombe signalled she As a newcomer to the area, wanted to retire after ten Jen says joining the Show years of service. Society has fast tracked her Jen says six months’ shad- connection with the local
Trees misidentified in Minnamurra report The Friends of the Minnamurra River (FMR) say expert analysis of a consultant’s key report, recommending that there should not be a full environmental impact assessment of the effect of Council’s proposed Minnamurra River Boardwalk, has found the report “seriously flawed and unreliable”.
As reported in our last edition, the protest group believe that a environmental assessment should be done for the whole of the project. The analysis was undertaken by Carl Glaister, a highly qualified Illawarra horticulturalist and Leon Fuller, an internationally known expert on the flora of
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community, and she encourages other newcomers to get involved. “While I don’t have any local farming links or live on a farm, I do have a passion for connecting people to the source of their food and highlighting the importance of farming in our community.” This passion has also led to Jen being an active member of Slowfood Saddleback and helping to manage the new Berry Farmers’ Market. “My focus as Show Secretary will be to respect the farming heritage and showcase the agricultural richness of the Kiama area in an event which has something to offer all members of the community, from the youngest to oldest.” At the opening of the 2019 Show, Ms Granger-Holcombe was presented with the prestigious Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Agricultural Award. Sue Cox and Barbara Wyles were also made Life Members of the Kiama Show Society.
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the Illawarra. They say the consultant has grossly misidentified and misinterpreted the ecology and nature of the vegetation of the area around the proposed route of the boardwalk’s northern end, and its importance as part of a subtropical rainforest. “Kiama councillors need
to strongly question the accuracy and rigour of what they are being told about the impacts of the proposed boardwalk on the estuary and its entire sensitive ecosystem, soon to be protected by Commonwealth government legislation as critically endangered,” says FMR Chair Will Chyra.
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Gerringong to host world class pianist and beautiful works of the piano repertoire lie real lives and real experience: bizarre, tragic, comic or joyful. The people who gave musical expression to these emotions have been a constant source of fascination for her over a long international career. Details: Sun 17 February, Gerringong Town Hall, 2pm. Tickets are $25 at the door for visitors. Entry is free for members, children and students. Doors open at 1.30pm. Afternoon tea is provided.
As its first concert for the year, the Gerringong Music Club is welcoming celebrated international pianist Penelope Thwaites. Born in Chester in the UK and a resident in London for most of her life, Ms Thwaites grew up in Australia, winning first place on graduation in Music from Melbourne University. She has wide experience not only as a pianist, but as composer, writer and editor, broadcaster and music festival
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curator. She is recognised internationally as a leading exponent of Percy Grainger’s music with over 260 tracks recorded, and as editor of The New Percy Grainger Companion. On this Australian tour, which includes Gerringong, Ms Thwaites will be presenting Musical Personalities, an illustrated piano recital of works by Bach, Beethoven, Grainger, Chopin and more. Her performance will explore how behind the great
Membership offers great value Copies of Gerringong Music Club’s 2019 Program and membership forms will be available at the concert. Annual membership of $55 covers entry to four concerts at no charge, plus discounted entry for the Acacia Quartet in September. You can also check out the Program at www.GerringongMusicClub. blogspot.com
Fundraiser to help Chris get around In March last year, Chris English was celebrating his 69th birthday with his loved ones when he had a fall resulting in devastating and permanent injuries. He suffered many facial fractures, broken bones and a spinal cord injury. He is now a C4 complete quadriplegic and relies on help from his family and friends for almost all of his daily activities. He was transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick where he has undergone several surgeries and intensive rehabilitation in the Spinal Unit. He has been there for 9 months, with his family making the long journey to Sydney and back several times a week. Chris has only recently been transferred to Port Kembla Rehabilitation Hospital and will continue learning how to operate an electronic wheelchair independently. More used to raising money for others through his membership of the local
Call us on 4237 8280 for a free measure and quote or visit us in our showroom 7 Johnson Street Kiama Downs or online at www.bombo.com.au Lions Club, a fundraiser is being organised to help Chris and his wife Bobbie (who are also well known as the managers of the Kiama Seaside Market - a role they had to give up after the accident). The couple have already sold their family home in Kiama, to find a new home to suit their needs. The money raised will support the purchase of a wheelchair accessible car, which will make such a positive impact on their lives. A second hand converted van will cost approximately $60,000; a brand new one will cost $100,000 plus.
Chris and Bobbie English, with their daughter Kristie
The fundraiser will celebrate Chris’ 70th birthday. “It will be a fun night full of live music, food, raffles and auctions,” says one of the organiser Candice Cross. “Prize donations will be gratefully accepted.” Details: Saturday 23 March, Kiama Downs Surf Club, from 6pm. $45 includes entry and nibbles. Drinks and BBQ available for purchase at the bar. For tickets, or if you would like to make a prize or cash donation, contact Candice on 0422 501 302
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Dangerous Dads Camp for fathers and sons Habitus, a local social enterprise run by anthropologist Monty Badami, is holding another of its Dangerous Dads Camps. The program is specifically designed to create supportive connections between fathers and sons and to help build stronger
communities. While having fun. It’s designed for boys in Years 4, 5 and 6.
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After spending a short time chatting with just three of Blue Haven Care’s 115 volunteers, The Bugle is left with no doubt they feel their role is valued, needed and enjoyable. Jan Dodge has been helping out with the centre-based care for 17 years, and has no desire to stop. “Volunteering really helped me settle into Kiama when we came down from
Volunteers Karon Dawson, Peter Holen and Jan Dodge, with Blue Haven Care’s Myriam Marchant (second from right)
Sydney,” she says. “It gave me a focus and helped me make friends. “The people who come along to do activities here or go on an outing are so happy to be here. “It really sends you home with a smile.” Karon Dawson, who has only been helping in the last year, since she retired from
teaching, agrees. “I really think I get more out of it than they do. “People have amazing stories to share and really appreciate having someone to listen.” Her husband has been a volunteer driver for a lot longer and, apart from her doing sessions at the centre, together they take a group of intellectually disabled teenagers bowling each week. “They just love it, and it gives them an opportunity to get out an about.” Peter Holen began by using the Blue Haven’s services as a client seven years ago, before being asked if he wanted to join the team of volunteers five years ago. He says of helping out with the men’s social group, “The guys get a lot of enjoyment out of it and so do we.” Myriam Marchant, Blue Haven Care’s Volunteer Coordinator, says that while there are countless opportunities for people to volunteer their time and skills, the Council-run service is in particular need of people to drive minibuses, act as helpers on bus trips and visit people to provide social support on a one-on-one basis. “It would be great if we could encourage more people to get involved. “Whatever your interests are we’ve got some activity you could get involved with, from art and music to pet therapy and outings to shops.” Most of the volunteers are in their sixties and seventies, but ages range from midthirties to mid-eighties. “We also have High School students come up as visitors to the Aged Care Home,” says Ms Marchant. Details: To find out more contact Myriam Marchant on 4203 4055 or via enquiries@ bluehavencare.com.au
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In fact the Survey found satisfaction with Council is consistent no matter the resident’s gender, age, where they live, how long they have lived here and whether they pay rates or not. That means Council is serving the needs of all parts of our community pretty well. What is even more pleasIt’s with great pleasure I can ing, is how residents rated announce that Council has received a 78 per cent satis- specific Council services faction rating from residents and facilities. Again, I hear so much recently surveyed by IRIS about the great job Council Research. does with services and faThis continues Council’s good run of form from the cilities given how many we provide and how varied they Community Satisfaction Surveys, having recorded a are. But when your overall similar rating in 2016 and 2011. rating comes in at nearly 10 Naturally, as Mayor, read- percent above the average for similar councils, even ing results like this is very pleasing, as it confirms what this proud local was happily surprised. I hear every day: that most people in our community are Forgive me for bragging, but this performance is happy with the way things really worth bragging about. are being run.
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According to IRIS Research, Kiama Municipal Council is now the best-performing council for: Maintenance of local roads Food and garden organics Library services Community halls and centres Maintenance of parks and gardens Maintenance of sports grounds and playing fields What’s important to remember is that these services are simply the star-performers in what is a stellar result. I can take little credit for all this, although residents’ satisfaction when dealing with councillors came in at 4.1 out of 5. The real credit goes to the hard-working, dedicated and professional staff (and volunteers), who keep Kiama Council running. This result is well-deserved
recognition for their efforts. Although, knowing many of them, they’ll already be figuring where there’s room for improvement. And that is a very important part of doing this survey: finding out how to do things better. The community rallied to save its Council, it also supported a Special Rate Variation. I know Council staff are highly motivated to reward that support. This Survey is proof of that. There’s heaps of information in the Survey, which you can get from Council’s website www.kiama.nsw. gov.au. I encourage everyone to have a read. I think the results are something we can all be proud of. Because, at the end of the day, the Council is the community.
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The Gerringong Men’s Shed’s Duck Race in late December raised over $5000 to purchase much needed equipment and fund improvements to provide a place for men’s mental health and wellbeing in our local community. The Shed gives a big thank you to its major sponsor First National Real Estate Coast & Country and other supporters - Gerroa Fishermans Club, Gerringong Automotive, Gerringong Pharmacy, Gerringong Medical Centre, Gerringong Mechanical & Tyres, Grants Butcher, Park Ridge Retreat, Mercure Hotel, Sea Vista Café and Gezza Pizza. Without their help this event would not be possible. The winners of the races have been notified.
Applications are now open for Council’s Community Garden Grants Program, which supports groups wishing to establish a local community garden or further develop existing ones. The Program offers grants of up to $4,500. The next round of grants closes 15 March. Full details are available on Council’s website, including eligibility guidelines.
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The evolution of the Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival continues this year, with a refocusing of the activities in Hindmarsh Park. Rather than using the Orry Kelly Stage, where there is no close up protection from the sun for audiences and problematic sound issues, Festival organisers are moving the entertainment west to under the shade. A large temporary stage will be positioned between the Community Centre and Terralong Street to capitalise on the Park’s natural amphitheatre. The lack of shade in front of the permanent stage makes people cling to the experience,” says Tom shade around its fringes, Oxley, who’s part of the leaving vacant space in what Festival’s Music Team. should be prime positions in In another twist, the main front of the stage. day for music in the Park is “We want you to see the shifting from Sunday to the whites of the performers’ Saturday. The Saturday proeyes, the sweat on their gram will go from 10.30brow - and we want you to 6.45pm, while the Sunday bump up against one another will be from 10-1pm. - a real sense of a shared "Everyone is in town and
Hats off to Pete Henderson, Becky Guggisberg and Tom Oxley
ready for action - Saturday in Hindmarsh Park will be a super kick off to the event, and whet everyone’s appetite for more,” says Pete Henderson, another member of the Music Team. As in the past, the Festival is bringing together music in venues all through the
Get down to the Kiama Sevens
As one of Australia’s pioneering Sevens competitions, the Kiama event remains the country’s largest one day event., with $32,000 in prizes. “We have firmly established ourselves as a pathway to the
HSBC World Sevens tour, the RWC Sevens and the Olympics,” says the tournament director of the Morgans Kiama Sevens, Mark Bryant. Teams will compete in five competitions.
Kiama Municipality - major acts in the larger venues like the clubs and pubs, but also intimate experiences in cafes and restaurants. “There is something for everyone - from JJJ Unearthed artists to well established local, national and international acts,” says Kiama Jazz & Blues Club President, Becky Guggisberg. “The Festival is a time when Kiama comes out to play - it is free, inclusive and great fun. You can tailor your own Festival from the over 70 performances on offer at over 30 venues.” She’s particularly pleased that this year four venues in Gerringong are included in the program - Stocic Brewery, the Hill Bar, the Mercure and Crooked River Winery. A performance has also been organised for Blue Haven nursing home, so the residents can enjoy some jazz favourites.
Details: Sat 23 February, Details: 8-10 March. Kiama Showground. See the next issue of The Sixty-eight games over two Bugle for more information fields with kick off at on the program or check out 8.30am and the finals from kiamajazzandbluesfestival. 3 pm. Entry $10. More info com kiamarugby.com
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At the 171st Kiama Show The Kiama Show is over for another year, leaving a lot of memories, and a new Showgirl, Sarah Young.
Australia Day ceremonies Eleven people were made Australian citizens at a ceremony in Gerringong Town Hall on Australia Day. Kiama’s Australia Day awards were also presented to the recipients, Graeme Packer, Troy Bartrim, Tony Mitchell and CMRI Gerringong.
Kiama welcomed new citizens - Back row: Thomas O'Gorman, Peter Eales and Samerra Athapattu. Middle: Pauline Eales, Deidre Hughes, Jamie Nowland, Meera Cornish, Elaine Skehan and Alfa Joseph. Front: Kareen Edwards and Jodi Turnbull.
CMRI Gerringong Committee with Mayor Mark Honey and Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan
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This edition tests knowledge of our Prime Ministers ACROSS 2. 5th PM and three time Labor PM. Led Aust into WW1, did not support conscription. 5. Born in Victoria. 2nd PM 9. Known as Black Jack. Country Party; Caretaker PM after Holt. 11. Region in a plane bounded by a circle 12. PM who made the Light on the Hill speech 13. PM who described the 1990s as the recession we had to have 15. Controversial coastal strip between Egypt and Israel 17. PM who led two unsuccessful referenda for conscription in WW1 18. Bird also known as Bin Chicken 19. Description of a Frenchman 20. PM, recently retired from parliament 23. PM in office when GST & Tampa affair happened 25. Rowing implement 26. PM responsible for no fault divorce. Kicked out by Kerr.
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30. PM well known for wearing spats and first PM to lose election and his seat 32. PM with red Budgie Smugglers 33. Slang for toilet 34. Caesar who torched Rome 35. Rabbit equivalent 36. Former NSW Premier. 1st Leader of the Opposi-
tion. 4th PM. 38. Defunct English car manufacturer. Models included Minor, Major and Mini. 40. Labor PM until 1932 41. Servant of the church. Different spelling from 5 Across 44. First name Arthur. Pulled out of Menzies minor-
ity government in 1941. Short term PM. 45. Aust. work clothing brand. Description of work. 46. Maritime imperial measurement. Six feet. DOWN 1. Continent 3. Labor PM who in his youth set world record for sculling
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a schooner 4. Faster than a walk 6. Chief Bishop 7. Metal fastener for wood 8. Aust. Pine tree with a huge nut 9. PM known as Billy Big Ears. His wife Sonya was a big hit at the White House. 10. PM known as Pig Iron Bob or Ming the Merciless 13. Large container of beer made from wood or metal 14. Made of ivory 15. PM. RAAF pilot. Resigned when tied vote with challenger in party room. 16. Shortest serving PM in Australia’s history 19. PM who advised “Life was not meant to be easy” 21. Abbreviation of Kangaroo 22. First PM 24. Ground breaking Female PM 26. 3rd PM, 1st Labor PM,
only PM not born in a Commonwealth country 27. This PM was the only PM born and from Tasmania. His wife Enid was first woman elected as MHR. 28. Current PM 29. Caretaker PM in 1939. Middle name Christmas. 31. Wartime PM who declared war on Japan after Pearl Harbour 35. PM who lives in hiding in China 36. PM deposed by Ms 24 Down 37. European country which had notoriously unstable governments (Not like us!) 39. 6th PM. He engineered the first double dissolution of House & Senate. 42. Rudyard Kipling poem addressed to his son 43. Not even Crossword by Steve Law
Postcard home One of the delights of our recent midsummer European holiday is experiencing the joy of al fresco dining. The cities and towns seem to bend over backwards to accommodate just about anyone they can squeeze into the squares and alleyway’s outdoor dining tables. The first three pictures convey this summer delight, experienced at stops on our river cruise from the South of France to Paris. The fourth picture is of an outdoor table at a Kiama restaurant in midtown Manning St. Imagine our dismay after returning from Europe to be told by the owners one recent summer's night that no outdoor tables could be used after 8.30pm as a night time curfew had been imposed after their success with a liquor license. I suddenly felt a chilly wind from 1955 sweep through Manning St. Customers about to take a table at 8.15 were informed that the curfew was about to take place.
Naturally, the visitors enjoying their mid-summer Kiama holiday thought that the restaurant was joking. Not so, as the cafe has placed notes on the tables warning of the new ‘rules’. The Council in Kiama spends a sizable amount of money encouraging tourism, with great results. Without these essential visitors to our beautiful part of the world, the town would be a shadow
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of what it has become and so many of the businesses would not exist without them. Height restrictions on new buildings, care taken with garden planting along Terralong St, etc. is an absolute credit to our Council. I’m hoping that the owners of the restaurant in question, are soon able to resolve a situation that quite frankly should never have occurred. They have worked so hard
bringing their Italian Trattoria style to Kiama, replacing what was quite an ordinary fish and chip establishment. Pulling the shutters down on tourists, when the summer daylight is still so high in the sky, is just not acceptable. Regards, Greg Martin Vale, Kiama
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Warren Mundine from p1 “I started life as a factory capitalise on being the focus worker, and ended up Presi- of national attention at the dent of the Labor Party – coming election. so why would I come and “I’ve got the benefit of work for the Libs? Because whatever happens to me things have changed. affects Scott Morrison “We took up Bob Hawke because we are joined at and Paul Keating when they the hip. He is the one who said: be aspirational, buy a headhunted me, saying this house, invest. This is what is my man. people like my family have “I’ll be getting people done and now they see down here so we can talk Labor leaning too far to the about what we need.” left and it is all under threat.” One project that has immeHe was attracted to Gilmore diately caught his eye is because of his passion for further upgrades needed to regional development and the Princes Highway. his family ties to the area “I will be talking with through his mother’s side. Gareth Ward about securing She was a Donovan, a Federal funding as happened family name that springs with the Pacific Highway.” from an Irishman who came He says this will definitely over from NZ in the 1800s not include building a nuclear and married a local Aborigi- reactor at Jervis Bay. nal woman. Apart from this political “The Donovans are a sway, Mr Mundine is keen massive family living up to use his extensive network and down the coast. of contacts in the business “My grandparents lived at world to get things done for Moruya and Kiama and I’ve Gilmore. been coming back and forth He has set up a temporary to the South Coast all my life. home in Bomaderry, and “It is a very Aboriginal plans to move his home thing, this sense of country. here if he is elected. “I’ve always looked at this He is also in the process area as a place I love and of divesting himself busihave strong ties with.” nesses and investments to He believes there is an ensure compliance with the opportunity for Gilmore to Constitution.