The Bugle 24 November 2018
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Residents move into new Mayflower facility The Chair of the Uniting An open day has been held Gerringong’s Client Care Supahead of the transfer of 100 port Group, Trevor Hamblen, residents of Mayflower’s outside the new building John & Helen Robinson Nursing Home and Pioneer DA having been lodged to Lodge to the new Uniting demolish and rebuild BoGerringong Care House. ronia Lodge, the facility’s It was an opportunity for dementia unit. invited members of the comNeighbouring residents in munity, and The Bugle, to Croft Place have had issues tour the new premises before with the 16 metre high dethe residents move in on 27 velopment, but some of November. these have been resolved The new Care House (as through remedial actions. nursing homes are now They are currently appealcalled) is designed around a ing to Uniting to funnel household living model, heavy service traffic away which groups residents into from a blind corner on their clusters of twenty, where residential street leading to they share communal facilithe school, and instead take ties such as lounge rooms, Support Group, Trevor Ham- transferring across without of a staged redevelopment of it through the greater Maykitchens and verandahs. blen, says the long wait has any extra payment for their the site, with Pioneer Lodge flower facility. “The aim is to look domes- been worth it. “It is just upgraded living conditions. to be refurbished into indeA masterplan for the site is tic, not institutional, so people amazing. Everyone who sees The Care House is the first pendent living units and a not publicly available. feel at home,” says Annait wants to move in. They Marie Harmon, Uniting’s have done everything so Residential Business Lead well, and it is all the little for the region. touches that impress me.” “At the same time it is He has been involved with built on dementia design Mayflower since his mother principles to support people lived there, and has stayed with early dementia so that involved through friendships people can age in a familiar formed with others. space.” “Back in those days, there The complex includes a were three or four residents seniors gym, a hairdressers, to a room. Things have a room for gatherings, a café changed so much.” and more. His Group’s fundraising Each spacious bedroom provided $100,000 for the has an ensuite and residents equipment in the gym, a will be encouraged to add facility that can be utilised Should Council continue to charge a weekly fee for letting eateries have outdoor seating their own personal touches. by non-residents to build on its footpaths? The Small Business Commissioner has devised a scheme to drop the The Chair of Uniting their strength. fees, and next year Councillors will have to decide whether to opt in. See page 6 Gerringong’s Client Care The current residents are
Inside this issue Paperless DA lodgement begins p3
Late night Christmas shopping initiatives p3
Get down to the Kiama Blue Festival p6
Who should pay for the chairs? Meet our Showgirls p9
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What’s on? Every Wednesday
Saturday 1 Dec
29 December
Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm
Blue Kiama: Clean Our Coast Festival (see page 6)
Annual Duck Derby Gerroa (more next issue)
Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos, Jamberoo Pub and other venues
Monday 3 Dec
Monday 31 Dec
Til 25 Nov
Terraces at Twilight (see page 3)
On weekends
International Day of NYE Kiama Sky Show People with a Disability (more next issue) (see page right)
Thursday 6 Dec
Saturday 24 Nov
Meet France’s Friday 7 Dec Pics & Flicks: Groomzilla C’est la Vie (see below)
Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm
Gerringong Christmas Soiree Fern St, 4-7pm (see page 3)
Sunday 25 Nov
Wednesday 12 Dec
Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Park, 9-2pm
Carols in the Park (more next issue)
Thursday 29 Nov
Gerringong Christmas Festival and Parade, and Market
Secret Landscapes exhibition Fern St Gallery, Gerringong
An evening with Holly Throsby Library event at Crooked River Winery. $50 Tickets available from trybooking.com
Saturday 15 Dec
Sunday 16 Dec Kiama Seaside Markets Black Beach, 9-3pm
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Bridal comedies have become a genre of their own, and this French take on the situation looks not to be missed. C’est la Vie introduces a Groomzilla, whose attempts to micromanage his lavish 17th century chateau wedding prove very trying for everyone involved. As events spiral out of control, there is even a rumour that someone from the taxation dept is sniffing around the event given its spare no expense theme. The film promises to be a great end to another year of Pics & Flicks, our community run cinema. Don’t forget a yearly subscription makes a great Christmas present - just $60 for eleven movies. A perfect way to end Gerringong’s Christmas Soiree (see page 3). Details: Friday 7 December, Gerringong Town Hall, 8pm. Coffee and cake afterwards for $4.
So much being Made in Kiama Kelly Bennett and Fiona Griffin-Rudder of Made in Kiama are thrilled this year’s night market has attracted 60 stalls. “It’s a very carefully curated selection of makers, many of who have never shared their products at market previously,” says Kelly. “We really have taken the time to create a unique and varied market of high quality, ensuring all stallholders are local to the area and hand-make their own items.” It wouldn’t be a market without street food vendors, and they will be outside the Pavilion offering hot food and sweets for market goers. The night market is a labour of love for the pair, who both run creative businesses as a sideline to their day jobs. Fiona’s handmade business is Lovebugs, for which she is currently making vintage tiered plate stands; and Kelly’s creative business is Colour Therapy. She’s been busy making a range of bow ties for boys and young men for her stand at this market. Details: Friday 30 November and Saturday 1 December, Kiama Pavilion, 4-8pm
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Celebrate diversity of ability A Movie Night featuring Australian and international short films reflecting the lived experience of people with disability is being held to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability. Fittingly, the event will be accessible for people with a wide variety of disabilities, through the availability of open captions and audio description, lack of flashing light, reserve seating and mobility access facilities. In addition to the hour long screening, journalist Tim Rushby-Smith will be a guest speaker and a light supper will be provided. Details: Monday 3 December, Kiama Library Auditorium, 6-7.30pm. Free, but book tickets at https://bit.ly/2F89g2V or call Council on 4232 0444
Paperless DA lodgement Putting fun back into Anyone who over the years has grappled with Council’s one size fits all Development Application form will be pleased to hear that in looking to improve its processing of development applications by shifting to digital lodgement system, there are now ten forms designed for specific purposes. “We’ve put them up on the website as interactive pdf forms that can be filled in on screen before being sent in with the required attachments,” says Council’s Strategic Planner Edward Patterson. “We’ve also developed specific checklists for each form, along with comprehensive instructions. “In addition, each of the forms is in two parts, to ensure that private details are not displayed to the public.” Council processes around 400 development applications a year, and until now
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has required all documents, plans and reports to be printed for lodgement. Mr Patterson says a whole suite of improvements are being undertaken to steamline the processes for both the applicant and the assessors. “Many of these are behind the scenes changes to improve handling efficiency.” From Monday 26 November, applicants are being encouraged to submit their plans as electronic documents on a USB, CD or via email.
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Customer service staff will help scan documents onto a USB until the transition to the new system is complete on 1 February 2019. From that time, all documents will be required to be forwarded digitally. “We’ve tested out the new forms with some current users and other residents, and have got some great feedback to help with ease of use.”
Council seeks feedback on how well it’s doing Five hundred residents will soon be contacted by IRIS Research as part of a three yearly survey to gauge community satisfaction with Council. Those not contacted in the independent telephone survey have the opportunity to give their feedback by completing the survey online at kiama.nsw.gov.au by Sunday 9 December. IRIS Research will com-
bine the responses to proble councils in 19 out of 24 duce the Community Satis- services or facilities for faction Survey, expected to which there was a benchbe available in early 2019. mark. The Survey will help focus Residents identified road Council’s priorities over the congestion and traffic mancoming years. agement, development and The 2016 Community town planning, and tourist Satisfaction Survey found accommodation as the top most residents were satisfied three issues for Kiama in the next five to ten years. with the performance of Council. Our guess is they are The survey also showed likely to remain at the top in Council exceeded compara- this latest survey.
The newly formed Gerringong Association is behind an initiative to bring Gerringong alive on the evening of the first Friday in December. They’ve organised a late-night shopping Soiree, featuring exclusive deals, entertainment, champagne and prizes. Local business owner and Association committee member, Deborah Gardiner of Beauty on Fern, says the Soiree will be a great night for the whole community to get into the Christmas spirit. “We’re encouraging people to bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the entertainment in the Old School Park on Fern Street, while taking care of their Christmas shopping at our fantastic stores. “Shopping local makes a huge difference to local businesses and the local community.” All of Gerringong’s town centre stores will be embracing the festive spirit by opening until 7pm, and offering special in-store discounts and experiences. Shoppers can go into the running for three prizes to be drawn on the night, by collecting a raffle ticket with each purchase at participating stores. Santa will make an appearance, and street musicians will add to the festive vibe. In addition, local artist Stacy Burgess has created a Christmas Wishing Tree as a way for everyone to express their wish for both loved ones and strangers.
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“The idea is simple but powerful: write your wish for someone on a tag and tie it to the community Christmas Wishing Tree’s collection of good wishes for the world,” says Deborah Gardiner.
The Soiree is in addition to Gerringong’s traditional Christmas Street Parade and Festival held on 15 December. Details: Friday 7 December, Gerringong Town Centre, 4-7pm.
Terraces get in the spirit The businesses operating in the Kiama Collins St terrace houses are also banding together to present a Terraces at Twilight evening, providing a relaxed opportunity for people to discover what they have in store. “It is the first time we’ve done it, and it will be a great way for people to get their Christmas list ticked off while enjoying giveaways, competitions and lucky door prizes,” says Starfish Education Centre’s Erin Dorahy. “It’s a way for people who can’t get here during our regular business hours to wander around without being in a rush or worrying about finding a park. “Everyone is really looking forward to it.” Details: Thursday 6 December, Collins St, 5-9pm
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Col Rathbone (right) with the The Kiama District Sports “It would be preferable Association (KDSA) is that any project proposed to Treasurer of Gerringong Lions, Bob Stewart, outside the looking to mimic the sucbe included in the forward partially built clubhouse at cessful strategy of the plan be accompanied by an Mick Cronin Oval. Funding has Jamberoo Combined Sports estimate of what costs not yet been obtained for the Association to obtain fund- would be involved, even if it upper level. ing for sporting facilities is a ball park ‘guestimate’.” throughout Gerringong and The KDSA is looking to Everyone is welcome to Kiama. build as comprehensive a list attend, not only members of As reported in The Bugle, as possible. Col cites a number the KDSA, as it is hoped a the Jamberoo sporting clubs of obvious examples of what good attendance will result worked together to map out needs to be done. in a very broad range of the future needs of their While Gerringong Lions interests and needs for the local area. has already managed to whole of the Gerringong This resulted in a forward get some improvements at and Kiama sporting commuplan being devised which Michael Cronin Oval, the nities being identified. allowed them to successfully change rooms and toilets are Members of Council have lobby Gareth Ward and Kiama still in need of an upgrade, also been invited to attend. Council for the $1.55 million and funding is still being “Come to whichever meetin funding to complete most sought to complete the new ing suits you,” says Col. of their wishlist. clubhouse. Also the Gerrin“We don’t want anyone to “All interested residents gong Breakers have plans miss out the meeting closer and sporting groups are for a major upgrade at Gerry to home doesn’t suit you. invited to attend our first Emery and Athol Noble “We all want to work topublic meetings to get the Oval. gether to continue our great initiative off the ground,” In Kiama, the Quarriers sporting tradition.” says KDSA President Col have had plans drawn up Details: Tuesday Rathbone. for a new Clubhouse/Toilet 27 November, “We hope the meetings building at the Quarry ComMick Cronin Oval, will tie the wishes of the plex. 7.30pm and various clubs together so “These are just some of Tuesday 4 December, that they can present a the projects that are on the Kiama Leagues Club, 7pm. united approach to any sporting clubs wish list and source of funding for these are what the KDSA want to proposed projects, as well as prioritise, as well as canvas setting a priority on any what else may be required proposal. by the community,” he says.
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Back to the drawing Hand of friendship extended board for Croom A conciliation conference of the Land & Environment Court for the proposed mega-mansion and farmstay at Croom (opposite Jamberoo Action Park) has resulted in the owner declaring their intention to lodge amended plans at the beginning of the new year. Council has advised the Court, depending on the nature of the changes, an amended application may need to be placed on public notification, formally advertised and referred to relevant government agencies. The proposed development remains a matter before the Land & Environment Court, with the owner booking a hearing date in June if the DA is not approved before then. At the conciliation conference, Jamberoo Valley Ratepayers & Residents Association Vice Chair, Graham Pike, raised the question of Aboriginal heritage sites being located on the property.
It was a girl’s weekend with a difference when 35 refugee women came down from Sydney to be billeted with local families. The women came from a range of countries, including the Congo, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Iraq. The idea behind the visits, which have happened to other regional towns, is to create connections and help the new arrivals find out more about living in Australia. Members of Kiama Welcomes Refugees, Gerringong/Kiama Catholic Church, Gerringong Anglican Church and Gerringong Uniting Church welcomed the women into their homes. The weekend had a hectic schedule of activities, including learning about our local first people at Seven Mile Beach and sharing stories and food at a cultural night.
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Rose Valley abattoir decision deferred Kiama Council has deferred a decision on the longrunning proposal to build an on-site abattoir on the Schottlanders Wagyu Farm at Rose Valley until February. The deferment is to allow the proponents to have a survey conducted onsite by a qualified geomorphologist to accurately ensure the required 100 metre buffer from a natural waterbody is met. Without this distance, the proposal may be classified as a designated development, requiring higher scrutiny.
Outdoor dining: Kiama Blue’s an who should pay? Eco-festival for all Despite vigorous discussion on the need to help local hospitality businesses, Kiama councillors were unable to come to agreement on what stance to take on the matter of the proposed NSW Outdoor Dining Policy. The opt-in Policy, being championed by the NSW Small Business Commissioner, was trialled last year by seven councils. It adopts a fee free approach to reduce red tape and incentivise the sector, which is seen as activating town centres. In Council’s November Meeting Business Paper, the Director Corporate & Commercial Services, Rob Owens, recommended telling the Commissioner that Kiama did not support the waiving of fees. The reasoning given included Kiama currently having an efficient approval service, $61,000 in revenue would be lost, and Council would still have the costs of managing its footpath without the money to do so. When the councillors were unable to decide to
agree with this recommendation, or an opposite one moved by Councillor Matt Brown (and even a hybrid version put by Councillor Neil Reilly which would only drop the fees for businesses operating after 5pm), a decision was made not to make any submission. Cllr Brown expressed disappointment the Kiama & District Business Chamber had not been able to add any input to the discussion in time for the close of submissions on 23 November. The following day, the Chamber released a statement, “The Board concluded that not enough information was available to take to our members and the Board’s position (of asking for a deferral of the decision) is reflected in the fact that Council could not come to a decision at this time.” Council charges $2.70 per chair per week in the town centre and $1.95 in outlying areas. “It is a very low rent for use of the extra room,” said Councillor Andrew Sloan.
The Kiama Blue Festival has been organised to help raise awareness around the issues of pollution, specifically plastics, in our marine environment. It is a coming together of local organisations working to keep our environment cleaner. “We believe there is no planet ‘B’ and it’s paramount we work towards a sustainable future,” says Jasmine Rapela. “Kiama is the perfect backdrop for the festival as not only is it surrounded by beautiful beaches, but we are lucky enough to have in place excellent sustainable practices already. This is just an extension of that. “We aim to take away the ‘hippy’ stigma of caring for the environment and make it common practice for generations to come.” The Festival aims to encourage the community to think about the impact rubbish has on the environment and how we can change our behaviour around marine litter. There will be a beach clean sponsored by Sydney Water and done to the sounds of the Junkyard Beats Band, followed by a sausage sizzle and great giveaways. It will also be a chance to get acquainted with AUSMAP, a new citizen science project investigating microplastics on our beaches and in our waterways. Details: Saturday 1 December, Black Beach, 9-1pm. Registrations from 9am, with the clean-up from 9.30-10.30am. Free bbq at 10.30.
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Carers’ Cottage open for guests
Congratulations all round to the Lions and their donors who have made the Kiama Carers’ Cottage a reality. Gareth Ward MP did the honours to officially open the centre, which will provide a holiday home for the people who are too often forgotten, but whose work is indispensible - our carers. Hard work and generosity has transformed a derelict Council-owned house into stylish three bedroom holiday house. Each bedroom has an ensuite, and the guests will share the kitchen and lounge areas. At the opening, Councillor Neil Reilly likened the need for the cottage to the warning given on planes to make sure you are getting oxygen before helping others. “The notion of a place for carers to get respite is brilliant.” Bookings for the Cottage taken through a yet to be launched dedicated website, in time for the summer holidays.
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Wellbeing book launch Well known Minnamurra relationship therapist and consultant Heather McAlpine has co-authored a new book, Elevate Your Wellbeing. Part of an internationally best selling series, the book seeks to inspire people to take action steps to take their wellbeing to the next level. A breast cancer survivor herself, Heather is donating half of the $30 cost of the book to the Breast Cancer Network of Australia. A great way to activate your New Year’s resolutions for 2019 Details: Book launch - Friday 7 December, 5 Carson Pl, Minnamurra. RSVP by 29 November to hjmcalpine@live.com.au or 0422 059 286
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Mayoral Column
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Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers
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As Christmas nears I’m again asking for donations of kids toys for the Mayor’s Giving Tree at Council Chambers and Kiama Library. The Giving Tree is Council’s effort to give local kids in struggling families a gift to enjoy on Christmas Day. While the suggested age range for gifts is 0-14 years, there is a particular need for gifts for teenagers (10-14 years). You don’t need to wrap the gifts, but place them in a bag under one of the trees. We just need any donations to be placed under the trees by Thursday 6 December, so St Vincent de Paul has time to sort and distribute them. The generosity of our
community to this cause participate in school aceach Christmas is overtivities whelming. more than half (55%) Last year St Vinnies could not afford a hobby needed two trucks to cart or outside activities for away the gifts. their child It’s just sad to know that almost three in five could there is such a need for these not afford an internet gifts in the first place. connection for their child Earlier this month the Na- nearly two in five could tional Children’s Commisnot afford fresh fruit or sioner released a report that vegetables every day estimated 17 per cent of This survey was conducted children under the age of 15 in 2017, not 1917. live in poverty in Australia. I was astounded to learn, The report also found 40 reading these documents, per cent of all children livthat not only does Australia ing in poverty in Australia not have a national poverty come from single-parent reduction plan, but we don’t families. even have a national definiA Salvation Army survey tion of poverty! of the effects of poverty on It can give you a feeling of its clients makes for sober- helplessness when you read ing reading. the extent of the problem. It found in households That’s not my intention. with children under 17 years Rather, it is a great reof age: minder that if we want approximately one in five Christmas to really be a time could not afford medical for bringing people together, treatment and nearly one we should make sure it in three could not afford a brings everyone together, yearly dental check-up for one day of the year at for their child least. half could not afford school items and 56% did not have the money to
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Sending light around the world The Kiama branch of The Compassionate Friends welcomes those who have lost children to their Worldwide Candle Lighting Service being held on Sunday 9 December, at the north end of Kendalls Beach, at 7pm. Family and friends are also welcome to attend the informal service.
Hearing the latest on Parkinson’s Lesley Errington, Barry Silburn and Patricia Cotter of Parkinson’s Support Kiama recently travelled to Sydney to attend the annual Parkinson’s NSW Support Group Conference. They joined 90 representatives of 45 Support Groups from across NSW to hear inspirational speakers, receive updates on the latest in research and treatments for Parkinson’s, and to share ideas with other people living with Parkinson’s in their communities. The presenters included John Watkins AM, former Deputy Premier of NSW who has himself been diagnosed with Parkinson’s; neurologist Professor Simon Lewis from the Brain & Mind Centre of the University of Sydney; and Associate Professor Rachel Rossiter of Charles Sturt University who is conducting research into the value of Parkinson’s nurses based in regional communities. There were also demonstrations of music, dance, art, exercise, non-contact boxing and meditation for people with Parkinson’s. “It was a really valuable experience for us,” said Lesley. “We had a chance to socialise with people in similar positions to us, and to share ideas on what ideas work best for Parkinson’s Support Groups.” Details: The Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Kiama Leagues club at 10.15am. Newcomers are welcome to attend.
Jamberoo Car Show success
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In just its third year, the Jamberoo Car Show Committee was delighted to hand over cheques for $8,500 each to the Jamberoo Red Cross and the Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigade. This year’s fund raising was over twice that raised last year. The Car Show attracted 500 entrants, with more having to be turned away for lack of space, and there were an estimated 4,000 attendees. Left to right - Mongo Delamont, Rosemary Cronin, Barbara Adams, Mark Cronin, Keith Adams and Jo Grant
Thoroughly modern Showgirls Christie Arthur enjoyed the experience of participating in the 2018 Kiama Showgirl competition so much she has taken on the role of its coordinator for this year. “It is a cliche, but the Showgirl competition has given me confidence,” she says. “I can honestly say to others that as a Showgirl you will learn and grow and will be shown the difference you can make within the community.” Under her leadership, she wants the competition to be more relatable and accessible for the young women in the local area this year, and is delighted with the two women who have entered the competition so far. Sarah Young has the Kiama Show in her blood, and as the 2018 Young Citizen of the Year for Kiama, Sarah (right in picture) has already proved a passion for giving back in many ways. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Primary Education, and dreams of becoming an author, educator and speaker.
Andy Wharton has successfully sold 10 Pheasant Point Drive Kiama, a well-known landmark property overlooking Bombo beach. This notable property was built by the late John Morris in approximately 1970 after he purchased two blocks of land with uninterrupted coastal views northwards from the Pheasant Point headland. John was a prominent member of Kiama’s community being involved in the Anglican Church and other local groups during his many years in Kiama. Andy was honoured to be trusted by the beneficiaries to handle the sale and looks forward to welcome the new owners who plan to renovate the property and enjoy its outstanding location.
What property crash? “Don’t expect to read it in the headlines, but we are not in a property slump and the market is not about to crash,” according to First National Coast & Country Real Estate Kiama principal Terry Digger. Bridget Wall has wanted to be a Showgirl for as long as she can remember. She wants to give back to the community and she sees the Showgirl competition as the perfect platform for her to do so. Currently working and studying as a Vet Nurse, Bridget hopes to further her study to become a veterinarian. The winner will be announced at the Show.
Mr Digger points out that Australians have enjoyed a strongly rising seller’s market since the Global Financial Crisis and that the gains in some areas have been stratospheric. As with all market cycles, he believes it’s now time for the areas that experienced the most rapid growth, and particularly the most expensive properties in those areas, to adjust back to more realistic levels. “Those negative adjustments in the highest quartile skew the data significantly, exacerbating a sense of gloom, but again, that doesn’t indicate what’s going on everywhere,” Mr Digger added. “Current circumstances present great opportunities for first home buyers in Sydney and outer regions, now that foreign investors have retreated after much tighter lending restrictions were introduced. “There’s plenty of unsatisfied demand out there and when that combines with our increasing population, which is still growing by 180,000 per year, and the fact that we have declining unemployment, what we are witnessing is an evening out of our markets more generally and a return to more normal conditions”.
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Kiama Show Ball This year’s Kiama Show Ball celebrated country style. Embracing the roots of the Show Society and the Show Ball, the Leisure Centre was decorated in the traditional style of years gone by with lots of foliage and country flair. The Swamp Dawkins Band kept everyone on their feet all night mixing traditional line dances with rock n roll. The Show Ball will be back next year and is already planned to go even bigger!
Corri McGuire, Kirsten Geuting with Showgirl entrant Bridget Wall
Mayor Mark Honey with Marg Chaffey and Claire Frost
Ben and Liz Stack, Kate Dezarnaulds, Jenny Inness and Belinda Evans
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Gareth Ward MP with comperes Pascale and KiKi
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9. Pre-decimal currency coin 10. Sea between NSW, Vic, Tas & NZ 15. Put together wax and a wick and what have you got? 16. Cloth for drying dishes in pre-dishwasher times 18. We exist in the here and --19. This gas makes up 78% of the air we breathe 20. The correct spelling of jail 21. If is not open it is ---22. Discoverer of the Laws of Gravity and Motion 26. Captain of the whaling ship in Moby Dick 27. Newspaper publisher amalgamating with Channel Nine 28. NZ national rugby team 30. Board game where you pick up $200 for passing GO 32. Modern electricity powered oven 33. City where popular horse race takes place on the first Tuesday in November
38. Heir to the Australian throne 39. Land of birth of Mr Kosciuszko 42. Darker skinned person originating from Africa 44. Powerful modern age bomb Crossword by Steve Law
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Konnichiwa from Japan! Wow, what a country. Our itinerary, which kicked off in Tokyo, zig-zagged across the main island of Honshu, reaching Hiroshima and then returning to Tokyo. In today’s present political climate, one of aggression and sometimes overzealous nationalism, Japan, its culture, people and lessons learnt over time, was refreshing and provided us with an optimistic outlook. The most outstanding highlights of our trip were the rich colours of the Autumn leaves, the interesting food, the friendliness of the locals, the respect held by the Japanese for each other (particularly generational respect), and the orderly co-existence of people and nature. Kyoto with its many shrines, the Arashiyama bamboo forest, restaurants in the Gion district and general buzz is a must see city. Takayama and Koyasan also were places not to be missed; both being located in mountainous areas. In Koyasan we stayed in a Buddhist temple overnight where dinner was served by the monks. The next morning we were required to observe the early morning service. An hour of an unusual chanting with thought provoking couple of days. the monks reading from their scripture. The shell of one building which surIt was amazing to witness. vived the bomb remains as a reminder We also visited Hiroshima which to everyone about the impact of war. was incredibly emotional and moving. Japan ultimately is the perfect blend A park dedicated to peace and to those of tradition, precision and contemporary. who lost their lives during the war is The Charter Oath proclaimed in central to the area; a very solemn and 1868 as Japan began to come into the
modern world, has as one of its Five Articles, ‘The nation’s core shall be vitalised by gathering knowledge from all over the world, while cherishing our beautiful culture and tradition’, and I think this has been achieved. Anne Millard, Kiama
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Buried history Next time you whiz past Kendall’s Private Cemetery, off the Highway between the two overpasses, spare a thought for those who rest there. Sue Lark of the Kiama Family History Centre has painstakingly recorded the lives of the people buried there between 1853 and 1957 in a new book, Discovering Kendall’s Private Cemetery. “Cemeteries tell us much about people who lived in our community before us. Not just genealogical information, but how they lived, their religion, politics and social relationships,” Ms Lark says. She spent twelve months combing the resources of the Family History Centre - death certificates, parish registers, newspapers articles, personal letters, wills, photographs, paintings and drawings - to produce the book. Volunteer Don Wood was also involved in the project, surveying and photographing the cemetery. At least 79 burials were conducted there, the earliest being for former Royal Navy Surgeon John Reid in 1853. “I hope Discovering Kendall’s Private Cemetery not only provides an important record of our heritage, but inspires people to discover and appreciate these physical records of our past.” If you are tempted to visit, Ms Lark warns access is very steep and unstable. Details: The book can be purchased at the Kiama Family History Centre, under Kiama Library, or online at: fhc.kiama.nsw.gov.au