The Bugle 9 June 2018
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National focus on marginal Gilmore As one of the most marginal Federal seats, the battle for our electorate of Gilmore has always been of interest to political pundits. However recent speculation about whether the sitting Member, Ann Sudmalis, is to be challenged for preselection has increased its profile further, with Gilmore featuring regularly in the national news. With a margin of just 0.73% after a 3.1% swing to Labor on a two party preferred basis at the last election, both parties have been making Gilmore a priority, with ministers and The Treasurer declaring his support for Ms Sudmalis shadow ministers visiting on a regular basis. candidate, member and ad- March 2017 to build on the When visiting Nowra vocate,” said Mr Turnbull. swing she achieved at the shortly after the Budget, Ms Sudmalis has released 2016 election. Treasurer Scott Morrison a statement on the matter: “During my endorsement put the win in perspective, “As previously stated I announcement I made the “If it wasn’t for Ann at the have nominated for the seat comment that ‘this is not a last election, Bill Shorten of Gilmore. sprint – it’s a marathon’,” would now be PM.” “I have the full support of says Ms Phillips. It is as yet unclear if Milton Prime Minister Malcolm “I’ve been spending a lot real estate agent Grant Turnbull and Treasurer Scott of time out and about right Shultz has nominated for Morrison. across Gilmore talking diLiberal Party preselection, “Over the past five years rectly one on one with voters. which closed on 25 May. I have proven my ability to “I think the mood is really No party member can make deliver real results, most changing in Gilmore. People comment while the preselec- recently securing $155 mil- are quite rightly asking tion process is underway. lion in Federal funding for questions – they just want a It is unknown when the the new Nowra Bridge. fairer go.” process will end. “I will not be commenting The Greens have recently The speculation has caused further on the preselection announced they are also both the Prime Minister and process.” sticking with their candidate the Treasurer to declare their There is no doubt who the in the last election, Carmel support for Ms Sudmalis. Labor candidate will be, as McCallum, who achieved “Ann is a phenomenal Fiona Phillip was endorsed in 10.5% of the first preferences.
Inside this issue Mega mansion back for consideration p 3 Erica brings music back to Jamberoo p 3
Little Archies winners p 6
Ms Phillips with Stephen Jones and Bill Shorten
The pharmacist from Cambewarra says she is concerned about money and influence from Big Business, which is undermining
democracy and fair representation, “People deserve fairer pay and working conditions if our economy is to do well for everyone.”
Meet the new Show Society President p7
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Sale of Akuna St falls through An confidential extraordinary meeting of Council has rescinded a motion at its May Meeting, which made it possible for developer Nick Daoud to apply for a final extension of time to gain approval for his Akuna St/Mitre 10 development. Without this extra time, it appears the developer will not have an approved development by the date needed for the sale of the Council-owned property to him to go through. Our next issue will report on the ramifications of this decision, which was announced too late for this edition.
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What’s on? Every Wednesday
9-10 June
Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 2-5pm
Crooked River Winter Wine Festival Crooked River Winery $15 tickets online at
Sunday 10 June
Kiama Red Cross Fun Run 5, 9 and 21.1km courses. Register at On weekends www.kiama.com.au or Live music at The Sebel, www.crwwinterwinefestival at the Visitors Centre. Kiama Leagues Club, .eventbrite.com.au Music in the Park Gerringong and Kiama Saturday 9 June Hindmarsh Park, noon-3pm Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub Kiama & District Kiama Seaside Market and other venues Historial Society Talk: Black Beach, 9-3pm 8-13 June Bobbie Miller on Saturday 16 June Felt: It’s our language Colonial Architects Gerringong Village Exhibition of the Kiama Family History Markets Gerringong Illawarra Feltmakers, Centre, 2.30pm Town Hall, 8.30-1.30pm Old Fire Station, 9-4pm Kiama Jamberoo Sunday 17 June Til 19 July Community Music Kiama Seaside Markets Jamie Cole’s Art Bar Association concert: Black Beach, 9-3pm Exhibition Classical guitarist Saturday 23 June Little Blowhole Art Bar, Segundo Vasquez 4 Tingira Cres Kiama Makers & Jamberoo Uniting Growers Market 8-10 June Church, Wyalla Rd, 2pm. Black Beach, 9-2pm KLC Country Gold Admission by donation. History Talk (see right) Various country artists Kiama Makers & Sunday 24 June and venues. See Growers Market www.klccountrygold.com Black Beach, 9-2pm Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park, 9-2pm
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Just a heads up that the annual (or should that be legendary?) Friends of Blue Haven Cake Stall is on soon, with plenty of home-made cakes, slices, muffins, scones and other delicacies, as well as jams and pickles, available. There will also be other things for sale on the day, so pop along and grab a delicious bargain. Details: Saturday 16 June, Blue Haven Hostel, 9-noon. (Donations can be dropped off from 7am)
Australian coin talk At the next meeting of the Gerringong and District Historical Society, David Radford will be speaking about early Australian coins. His talk will be about the surprisingly large variety of coins that were circulating in early Australia, both local and foreign. These days the Kiama Penny and the Jamberoo Penny are amongst the rarest. The talk will be followed by afternoon tea, then a general meeting. Visitors are welcome to attend, with a gold coin donation. Details: Saturday 23 June, RSL Memorial Hall, on the corner of Fern and Belinda Streets, Gerringong, 1pm.
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Continuing its long collaboration with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Christ Church Kiama is to host a concert by Brass Five. The five students will be performing a specially selected brass repertoire for their concert in ‘the little white church’, noted for its superb acoustics. There will be classical and jazz items in the program and some popular arias from a young singer, Alexander Young. He has chosen to perform a selection from the Erlkoning by Schubert as well as Handel’s Ombra Ma Fu. Details: Sunday 1 July, Christ Church Kiama, 1 Terralong St, 2.30pm. Tickets $25 [no concessions] from the Kiama Visitors Centre, t 4232 3322.
Precinct not meeting
Bromeliad talk in Dapto
In case you were planning to drop along, please note that the Kiama Central Precinct has cancelled its June meeting. The group will meet again at the Joyce Wheatley Centre on Tuesday 24 July, at 7pm.
Members of the Fellowship of First Fleeters will talk about their hobby of raising bromeliads at the group’s next meeting. Guests welcome. $2 entry. Details: Tues 3 July, 10am, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto
A consultant’s brief for the long awaited Kiama Town Centre Study has been finalised, with the winning firm expected to start work on the project by early July. “This work will provide a context for how the whole centre will evolve,” says Linda Davis, Council’s Director Environmental Services. “The aim is to develop a really good blueprint and provide a lot of certainty to the development sector about what our expectations are.” She says the urban design-
ers will be able to base their strategic level. work on a number of reports “We will be asking the and studies that have already consultants what sort of been done. community consultation “We’ve been through and they would suggest is appropriate during the process, looked at what we already have, and a lot of that work is apart from the input of still valid and contemporary. community members on There is no need to revisit the Planning Committee.” Any necessary changes everything, which will will be incorporated into speed the process up.” The Study, which will take Kiama’s Local Environment in the whole of the Kiama Plan and Development Control Plan, changes to which town centre, will look at economic and urban design require community consulcomponents. tation. “The Study is looking for The Study is due for comurban design input at a high pleting by the end of the year.
Jamberoo Valley mega-mansion back for Council consideration
Due to proceedings challenging Council’s initial rejection being commenced in the Land & Environment Court, a $13.3 million DA for land opposite the Jamberoo Action Park has been relodged. The assessment process has recommenced for the integrated development, which includes demolition
of the existing dairy, a new principal dwelling, a secondary dwelling, five cabins for farmstay accommodation, an educational building, sheds and associated roadworks. The principal dwelling is over four levels, with 3340m2 of floor area. At the time of its original lodgement, the Jamberoo
Ratepayers & Residents Association strongly opposed the development largely because of its size and the loss of prime agricultural land. The proposed development is on a 150 acre property, which was sold in July 2016 for $1.775 million. More details on Council’s DA Tracker website.
Jamberoo to come alive with music Erica Warren has very fond memories of the time when the Illawarra Folk Festival was based in Jamberoo, before it moved elsewhere over 15 years ago. “I was living in the States at the time of the move, and ever since I returned I’ve been thinking how good it would be for the town to bring the vibe back. “It was just fantastic and has been sorely missed. “There was so much happening in different venues around town, and musicians were jamming in the streets. “It was its success that saw the folk club look for a more contained venue, but I think the village atmosphere was a key to that success. “It really brought the town alive.” Erica Warren is fulfilling a While no longer involved Youth Hall, so they will be long held ambition to bring with Jamberoo Pub, Erica able to choose their own a festival back to the village has lived in the village since program. she was five and is passion“Out on the streets we’ve will happen on nearby ate about ensuring its future. organised an amazing mix of properties and at places of Together with local other free activities, including interest. musician Kane Dennelly, a busking competition, other “Jamberoo township and of the band 19-Twenty, performers and a market. its escarpment surrounds she’s finally decided to act ‘There’ll even be silent create a natural hub,” she on that feeling. disco tours of the town – says. “It will really help In its first year, their something everyone will give this village a focus to Jamberoo Music Festival love.” be proud of.” will be a one day celebration She says locals are right The initiative has the of roots, blues, indie and behind the new festival. backing of Destination Kiama, country music, with thirty “Everyone is pretty which sees its potential to acts performing over three excited about it. There is a generate overnight visitors. indoor venues. buzz already.” Details: 21 July. Tickets “Ticketholders will have She and Kane are already $79; $39 conc and u/18; access to performances at thinking a few years ahead, u/12 free with adult. the School of Arts, Club when the main street will be jamberoomusicfestival.com Jamberoo and Jamberoo blocked off and concerts
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On the evening prior to ever, for some fine finger ANZAC Day somebody pointing at the creators of placed red poppies above this new estate for Jamberoo’s “The Program offers every commemorative existing and new senior citi- A group of enthusiast Gerringong residents are looking grants of up to $4,500 to plaque on the Gordon Grell- zens...... to start a community garden, community groups setting man Wall of Remembrance. My house is the only one following the success of up sustainable local food We, the Kiama-Jamberoo in the estate without a winothers in the area. sources through community RSL Sub-branch, have no dow next to the front door. “We’ve had a couple of gardens,” says Deputy idea who placed the poppies, It took 4 months to get a meetings with Council Mayor Kathy Rice. but we would love to find side fence. Asked for slats, about possible locations,” “The program can fund out who did this and thank gave me solid. says Chris Huddle. garden planning, soil, them for adding to what was No sun reaches the clothes “Things are looking very mulch, compost and tools, already a memorable comline, ensuite or bathroom. positive, and would welcome and infrastructure such as memoration of ANZAC. After 5 months I had to beg other like-minded people wood for garden beds or The poppies looked magfor the clothes dryer that joining our group.” rain water collection tanks.” nificent and added a beauti- came with the house to be Kiama Council has recently It places an emphasis on ful touch to the service. installed as I was having a provided more than $8,000 projects that are healthy and If anyone can put me in shoulder operation. in funding to three established sustainable in how they are touch with the person or There was no provision on local community gardens – managed and supported. organisation that placed the my block, with a southern Kiama Community Garden, poppies it would be much retaining wall and various Details: Next meeting Kiama Public School and appreciated. service caps in my garden, of the Gerringong group Jamberoo Public School – Gary McKay for the three garbage bins. is Wednesday 18 June, through its new Community Vice President/ Curator of It cost me $2000 to have a Werri Room, Gerringong Gardens Grants Program. the Wall of Remembrance bin bay built. Bowlo, 7pm. Or contact The Gerringong group is The two metre high, one Chris to join the email list: looking to apply for funding There is an unwritten rule in metre wide, inaccessible ckhuddle@gmail.com next year. Brookwood Estate, Jamberoo eastern retaining wall at the (the street that no one back of my ‘low maintewanted) ... do no publicly nance’ over 55s property has ions of the 21,464 residents nity who make their thoughts disparage your house. weeds growing rampant. of the Municipality better on issues known to CouncilThe time has come, howIt’s been 8 months now – than the Mayor and Council- lors through direct private my water tank has still not lors. conversations that we are all been connected nor the ramp Firstly, those 200 odd unaware of. to the garage installed. objectors make up less than Our Mayor and Councillors So, apologies for bucking 1% of the Municipality’s then have the unenviable task, the system, but such consid- resident population. often in contentious circumeration of seniors should be Secondly, there was ample stances, of making a decision recognised. The community opportunity through the re- that is best for the whole of should know. zoning process for all resithe community. Then every Lee Jourdain, dents to formally voice their four years the community Jamberoo opinions. gets to vote on how well Thirdly our Mayor and they have done at that. I’d like to challenge the Councillors are constantly I think the process speaks Letter to the Editor (26 May in touch with a wide range for itself. Lawson Fredericks, edition) by John Zimmer of local residents through Kiama Downs which seems to argue that he their roles and no doubt get & the small number of peo- a good feeling of the vibe in We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited. Writer’s ple (less than 200 by mem- the community on any given names and addresses must be ory) who made submissions issue. provided. Mailing details on opposing the Golden Valley Finally there are no doubt page 2. Letters published at Rd rezoning know the opin- many people in the commuthe Editor’s discretion.
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Kiama Art Society’s annual Little Archies attracted approximately 200 entries from students of the five primary schools in the district. Deputy Mayor Kathy Rice opened the well attended three day event at the Kiama Leagues Club, organised by the Society’s Catherine O’Leary, who takes its children’s classes.
The budding artists, from Kinder to Year 6, were thrilled to see their portraits hanging on the walls. “It is a great way to encourage an appreciation of Australia’s major art prize at an early age, and help light the spark of a lifetime passion,” says Kiama Art Society President Judy White. Entry forms are now avail-
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able online for the Society’s major exhibition at www.kiamaartsociety.org and will be available soon from Framed By Us and the Little Blowhole Art Bar. Details: Entries close Friday 20 July. Exhibition 25 August to 2 September, Kiama Leagues Club.
Councillor Rice and Kiama Art Society’s Catherine O’Leary bookending the winners: Year 2 Eloise Simpson, Sts Peter and Paul; Kinder Alexis Whitfield, Kiama PS; Year 3 Andy Kratzman, Gerringong PS; Year 1 Bonnie McHutchinson, Gerringong PS; Year 4 Charlotte Baron, Sts Peter and Paul; Year 5 Leo Wallace Pannell, Sts Peter and Paul; Year 6 Michael Masi, Sts Peter and Paul.
New Show President: Artisan producers are our future Bucking stereotypes, the new President of the Kiama Show Society, David Barnes, isn’t from a farming background or even a long standing resident. Instead, the retired engineer moved down to Kiama full-time only 10 years ago after buying a house in Kiama in 2001. “I started helping out with the Show around that time, as it seemed a great way of getting involved with the community,” he says. “I served my apprenticeship and took on the job of ground steward. “It was a great way to meet people, and support the town.” He has taken on the presidency at a time when farming is continuing to change in the area. As for the Show, David believes it “The future of farming as I see it is also has to evolve, while maintaining the development of specialist, valueits agricultural and horticultural roots. add businesses,” he says. “We are already a mini-Royal “The Pines dairy is the one I hold up Easter, but we’ve got to think about as an example. They’ve gone from what sort of demographic we want to selling bulk milk to making a special- appeal to and offer suitable attractions. ist product. That is probably the future “We are considering a lot of options of agriculture in the area. that will make it a must-do for the “If we want to keep the rolling hills, community, and welcome ideas from we have to develop niche markets that the public on how to make the Show command a premium. The double sustainable in the long term.” benefit from that is we will continue to The Society’s Kiama Artisan Food be an attractive area for visitors who Festival is an initiative reflecting his want a food experience to match the views that has grown legs, and gained scenery.” State Government funding.
“The aim is to lift people’s appreciation of what is on offer from small scale producers within 50km of here, and encourage new producers,” he says. “There are a lot of people in Kiama interested in artisan skills, and this is a way to bring like minded people together.” There will be a series of workshops on subjects including cheese making, sausage making and fermenting, as well as appreciation classes on craft beer, coffee and local wine. “We’ll also have a market not just offering food, but also equipment for making artisan food, such as smokers.” The Festival will open with a 50km Dinner on the Saturday night, under the direction of Mark Olive from SBS’s cooking program featuring indigenous food, The Outback Café. Entry to the Festival is free, however there will be a charge for the dinner, workshops and classes. Tickets can be purchased online. Places are limited. Details: 11-12 August, Kiama Showgrounds. See www.kiamashowevents.com for more information on the workshops, market and dinner.
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Dealing with wild rabbits In response to complaints it has received about damage caused by wild rabbits at Gerringong Headland and Cemetery and Black Head Reserve in Gerroa, Council is embarking on a controlled release of the calicivirus in those areas throughout June. The carrot baits will use the RHDV1 K5 strain of calicivirus, released in 2017. While the release is targeting wild rabbits, owners of domestic rabbits are advised to vaccinate their pets as a precaution. Dog owners to keep their dogs on the leash. Get more info from www.ava.com.au/rabbit-calicivirus
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I promised to keep everyone updated on Council efforts to avoid our municipality being affected by the NSW Government’s new Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code. I have now written to the Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts requesting an amnesty to the introduction of the new Code for our municipality. I have also asked for a face-to-face meeting to reinforce the importance of this issue. This follows Council’s Planning Committee unanimously resolving to oppose the implementation of the Code. This is an important part of our considered and consultative approach to this issue, as the Planning Com-
mittee is made up of not just councillors and our professional planning staff, but members of the community as well. This opposition is based a five key points: it will allow dual occupancies to be built on lots as small as 400m2 without approvals from council or any notifications to neighbours; it will allow densities that are out of keeping with many of our residential areas; it will undermine place based character controls that have been developed in collaboration with local communities; it will lead to an increase in the number of complaints Council receives from the community about complying developments and private certifiers it represents a further erosion of local planning autonomy People here are passionate about the character of our towns and villages. Council has worked with the community to develop
controls to ensure developments are in keeping with that character. This includes the extensive work done by our professional planners and Jamberoo residents to reinforce its rural village character. Council is also preparing a development control plan for Spring Creek before the release of land there. But this Code represents a one-size-fits-all approach to urban design across the State that will undermine those efforts. Why an amnesty? An amnesty will give Council time to make changes to the Kiama Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2011, which will allow more appropriate application of the Code in our municipality. It will also let our planners work with their colleagues in the NSW Government to introduce changes to the Code that support local urban design and character. I have also been successful in having the recent meeting of the Country Mayors’ Association pass a similar
Budgeting help Christians Against Poverty (CAP), an international charity which offers free budgeting courses, is now in Kiama. The CAP Money Course runs over three sessions and teaches budgeting skills and a simple cash-based system, proven to work. “This course is designed to help people to get more control of their money,” says local organizer Marion Rattray. “They learn to budget, save and prevent overwhelming debt. “CAP Money has been running in Australia since 2000 and we look forward to bringing it to Kiama.” Booking is essential as numbers are limited. A waiting list for the next course will be created if necessary. Details: Held on 4, 11 and 18 July (Wednesdays), 7pm, at Kiama Uniting Church, cnr Manning and Bong Bong Streets. Phone Marion to book on 4233 2490. Free.
resolution. The same goes for the most recent meeting of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation. I’d like to thank those who have worked with me so far to advance our concerns, my fellow councillors, mayors, the planning committee and especially the planning specialists at Council. Again, I will keep you updated.
Mens’ Shed gets grant The Kiama Men’s Shed has received $2,138 in funding from the State Government to purchase new machinery and equipment. The machinery will give Shed members the opportunity to do more high quality work in support of the local community, including charitable toy manufacturing. The Kiama Men’s Shed is located at the Uniting Church Rectory on the corner of Manning & Bong Bong Streets. Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 9am-3pm.
Grants for health or sustainability The next round of Council’s Health and Sustainability Grants is now open. Up to $1,000 of dollar for dollar funding is available for eligible community groups with ideas that will improve the health, wellbeing and/ or quality of life of locals. Details: Discuss ideas with the Health Promotion Officer on 4232 0444. See www.kiama.nsw.gov.au for details
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Keeping Ken’s work going A ceremony to award prize winners in the inaugural Ken Donnellan Local History Competition remembered his devotion to telling the stories of local World War I servicemen. His widow, Colleen, and children, Lauren and Jack, participated in the ceremony. This year, local Stage 3 children were asked to write a diary entry or a letter home from the War, with over 60 entries being received. Local historian Malcolm Bedford emphasised to the children that 100 years ago wasn’t that long ago. “My grandfathers were at Gallipoli and Ypres, so you are looking at someone who remembers the men who went through what you wrote about.” Next year, a photographic competition will be held in Mr Donnellan’s honour. The prize winners from each school were: Ss Peter & Paul
Winner: Elias Oldfield Highly Commended: Noah Parker, Lily Gazzard Kiama Public
Winner: Laura Ellis Highly Commended: Scarlett Hill, Molly Simpson
Local Real Estate News FIRST NATIONAL COAST & COUNTRY
Community rallies for a great cause We We were blown away by the outstanding success of last week’s First National Coast & Country Colour Run at Black Beach.
The prizewinners with Lauren and Jack Donnellan (left), Mayor Mark Honey, Colleen Donnellan (centre, and co-judge Malcolm Bedford (right)
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from me. I’m not sure what is being reported back at home, Winner: Kate Evans but I can tell you now that life Highly Commended: Mia in the army is far from the exReiten, Samuel Le citing existence that was adverJamberoo Public tised when they encouraged us Winner: Jack Maguire to enlist. I’ve lost countless Highly Commended: Clare friends on the battlefield and Smith, Pippi McInness. also just from disease develThe winning entries on are oped while waiting in the trenches. The trenches are nardisplay in the Library, and row and are dug deep into the make moving reading. ground. Where we are currently The following is Elias fighting is a very cold, wet enviOldfield’s entry from 30th ronment so our uniforms are July 1917: often drenched and it’s near Dear Mother, impossible to keep warm and Firstly, I’d like to say that I dry. Some of the men have deam sorry that I haven’t written veloped what is known as to you in such a long time. To ‘trench foot’. It’s awful mother. be honest, I haven’t wanted to According to the nurse, it is tell you of the atrocities I have “a painful condition of the feet been experiencing whilst I’ve caused by long immersion in been living in these horrid cold water or mud and marked trenches. But I know that you by blackening and death of would be desperate to hear surface tissue”. I’ve seen some
Kiama helps world record
Kiama added 213 observers to the more than 40,000 people participating in the successful Stargazing Live World Record attempt. Braving a chilly night, they got the clear sky they were hoping for to gaze at the moon for ten minutes. Enthusiastic astronomer David Finlay pointed out features of the night sky, making the night truly memorable. $400 was raised for the Zonta Club of Berry which will go towards making birthing kits for women in Africa. “Once again we put Kiama on the map as a region for science education and outreach,” says David.
of the men suffering from this having their foot amputated and then getting discharged as they can no longer fight. Sometimes I feel like they are the lucky ones to escape these cold and ugly days. We only sleep when we’ve got time but mostly we don’t sleep as our nightmares seem to keep many of us awake. My new mate Robert however, tries to distract us from our dark thoughts by telling us countless stories about his history and culture as he is Aboriginal. He talks differently to us but is quite a funny fellow, so most of the soldiers embrace the distraction and we often share a laugh. This helps to lift our spirits. We try to keep our strength up although this is difficult on a very basic diet consisting mainly of beans and biscuits. Oh, how I miss my sweet porridge with honey and your Sunday lamb roasts. The thought of one day tasting these once under appreciated treats, keeps me going and gives me hope. It just seems like everything is miserable and gloomy at the moment. I need one of your warm hugs desperately. Recently, we were ambushed by the feral Germans and my friend John, got shot and then sadly passed away in my arms. That was my toughest day so far. I feel that there are still many more days like that to come. War is such an unfriendly, heartless environment and I have to wonder why God would allow such hatred and destruction to happen. My hope is that you are doing well back on the farm and that one day I will return to you. I ask that you pray for me and all of the other soldiers who are fighting in this war and that it will all be over very soon. Your ever loving son, Joseph
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The overcast conditions made for ideal running and walking conditions for the 800 plus participants and all our staff enjoyed the morning and in fact probably wore more colour at the end than any of the runners. “It was important for us to be involved in such a worthwhile event for the Ceili Foundation and we thoroughly enjoyed being part of it and we look forward to being involved again next year,” First National Coast & Country Kiama principal Terry Digger said. “We would like to thank co-ordinator Sue Hawley and her team of workers for the work that went into the day, including the setting up and cleaning up,” he added. Congratulations also to young Jaxon Lavender who was first over the line.
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At the First National Coast & Country Kiama Colour Run The second Kiama Colour Run was a joyous affair, with many more participants than last year raising around $8000 for Ceili Inc, this year’s nominated charity. Even the weather chimed in, with a massive rainbow welcoming the start of the Run. Organiser Susan Hawley wants to thank the sponsors First National Coast & Country, Solutions4Wellbeing, Hello World Kiama and Miss Zoe’s Dance School for providing a Flash Mob. As always, Rotary was there to feed the crowd. Photos: Abbie Boyd Photography
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against NZ 30. Which polo club did the Cuff & Collar Club venture upcountry to play? 32. Colour of Australian Swans 33. Chess piece that stays on either black or white 35. Paint onto wet plaster on a wall 37. List of dishes available in a restaurant Crossword by Steve Law
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Postcard home If you don’t like noodles, don’t go to Japan. I love noodles and have just returned from a month in Japan. I didn’t keep a record, but must have had at least 28 bowls of noodles. The big defining issue about noodles is “soba or udon?” It’s like the “wholemeal or white” bread question. As I’m sure everyone knows, udon noodles are made from wheat and are thick, white, a bit sticky, and rather tasteless, whereas soba noodles, made from buckwheat, are brownish, thin and have a pleasant grainy taste. I’m a soba noodle fan. Another important issue is “to slurp or not to slurp”. People say it is fine to slurp, but in fact very few do, and if you sit elbow to elbow in a tiny noodle house next to a slurper, you will understand why that practice might be dying out. An easier question to answer, because you will already have fixed views on the matter is “to add the raw egg or not”. I don’t like raw egg, but it was early days and I wanted to try every-
thing. Also, I reasoned that it might cook in the very hot broth. It didn’t, and the result was to coat the noodles with slimy egg white. Noodle shops are not places to linger. They are tiny, and cooking and eating is intense and swift. The wait staff and cooks
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constantly call to each other in loud sing-song. The kitchen nooks are tiny pandemoniums of clattering pans and clouds of steam. The diners scroll on their smart phones, suck up their noodles and are gone in minutes. The photo was taken in the
Iron Ramen, one of nine ramen shops in the extraordinary and huge Kyoto railway station. The very serious man wielding the noodle dipper has won international prizes for his ramen, apparently. Janet Taverner, Kiama
Cambodia calls Sarah Young, Kiama’s 2018 Young Citizen of the Year is heading to Cambodia again in November, this time leading a team of 20 volunteers. The group will be helping to provide aid in the province of Battembang through the respected Challenges Abroad organisation. She’s hoping that other young people from the area will join her group for a shared experience. “Rather than go on a traditional schoolies, they could come along and have a break that really makes a difference,” she says, while noting the trip is open to 18-25 year olds. Sarah has travelled to Cambodia three times, and has a real passion for the country and its people. As a third year Bachelor of Primary education student at Wollongong University, she has been particularly struck by the plight of Cambodia’s children and has had opportunity to reflect on the vastly different educational support children here in Australia receive. Her team will be working with selected local nongovernment organisation championing the most needy and neglected areas. More specifically, Sarah and her team will be working to help improve education quality in the local community whilst supporting the development of The Future Sense Foundation. Sarah says “This program will provide an incredible volunteer experience, and I’m looking forward to making new friendships with those who join me. It is a great way to boost your confidence, while learning more about yourself and the world in which we live.” Details: The fully inclusive cost is $2250 per person. To find out more contact Sarah at s_young44@hotmail.com or on 0422 115 028.
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