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By Daniel SAHYOUN VOLUNTEERS across the nation were recognised last week as part of National Volunteers Week.

The theme of Give Happy, Live Happy was celebrated acknowledging that volunteers live happier and healthier lives.

Local volunteer Mr Kevin Carter has given more than 30 years volunteer service to the Bulahdelah community.

Mr Carter said volunteering is a very rewarding experience.

“Volunteers do a great thing, especially in small rural communities where they make things happen,” Mr Carter said.

“You get a lot out of it personally mixing socially with other volunteers and working together for a common purpose,” Mr Carter told News Of The Area.

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Retired State Member for Myall Lakes John Turner has been appointed as administrator of the new Mid Coast Council.

Glenn Handford from Great Lakes Council has been named as interim General Manager.

Speaking to the media last week, Mr Handford said that we’ve got to take up the challenge that’s been given.

GREAT Lakes Council has gone, officially replaced with the new Mid Coast Council as a result of the amalgamation of Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester Councils.

The announcement was made last Thursday

by Minister for Local Government Paul Toole, with Mid Coast being one of 19 newly created Councils across the state.

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But when it came to believing the tested theory of local oyster farmers and the expected effects dredging of the Myall River would have, the ‘experts’ involved weren’t quite convinced that dredging the river would improve the volume and rate of tidal flow.

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Michael again made a generous donation to St Stephen’s towards the upgrade of the Parish Centre with much needed air conditioning.

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contains considerable data in determining an understanding of the changes in tidal hydraulics and mixing processes at the entrance to the Myall River resulting from channel dredging in 2015.

An extract from the ‘Executive Summary of interest’ include results that post dredging, “gaugings show clearly that a larger volume of water is coming in and out the Short Cut Channel on the flood and ebb tides since the dredging took place.

This is a direct result of the increase in channel depth and width in the Short Cut Channel.

The volume of tidal water in the Short Cut Channel is approximately 3.9 times greater on the flood tide and approximately 5.2 times greater on the ebb tide post dredging.”

Gordon Grainger summed the report up by saying, “Moral of this story, don’t discount local knowledge.”

statements where we were told.”

“We were told ‘the volume and rate of tidal flow had not varied since the closure’, and that ‘dredging would not alter that pattern’, and the somewhat ‘cynical response’ to the home based trials conducted by the oyster boys, when they used oranges equipped with flags to show that the pooling water at Pindimar was not pushing out to sea and was in fact being returned up stream through the western channel.”

“As it turns out, the oyster farmers were absolutely correct in their testing and the theory that resulted,” he said.

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FEDERAL Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has continued his regular visits to the area, meeting with business owners and community groups in Bulahdelah last week.

With a strong turnout from locals and visitors, community members took the opportunity to discuss Federal issues with the National Party MP. Many varied topics were raised by the community including Coal Seam Gas, superannuation, the Federal Budget and energy reduction.

“We are on target to reduce our power emissions by 28 per cent,” Dr Gillespie said.

“This is becoming more possible as renewable energy costs are reducing.”

Dr Gillespie also responded to questions about services in the local area.

“We are doing the television tower in the Bulahdelah area at the moment,” Dr Gillespie said.

“We are also focusing on nationwide programs such as better roads and improved internet access.”

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Other topics raised with the Federal Member included the submarine program, Manus Island and South China Sea, foreign property investment and capital equipment for small businesses.

“Small business employs far more people in regional areas than

big businesses,” Dr Gillespie said.

The evening was hosted

by Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

Business representatives and community members present said they appreciated the open and honest discussion relating to the issues raised.

While visiting Bulahdelah, Dr Gillespie also took the opportunity to meet with a number of small business owners before enjoying dinner at the Plough Inn Hotel.

Dr Gillespie said he plans to continue his regular visits to the area.

“Great Lakes [Council LGA] doesn’t exist anymore, we’re Mid Coast so we’re now working for every resident and ratepayer of Mid Coast Council,” Mr Handford said.

Taree’s Ron Posselt and Gloucester’s Danny Green have been appointed as Deputy General Managers of the new council.

The interim administration will remain in place until elections for newly formed Councils occur on 9 September 2017 when eleven Councillors will be elected to Mid Coast Council.

Great Lakes Councillors found

out last Thursday they were out of a job.

Former Deputy Mayor Len Roberts said whilst Councillors were informed at the same time as the public, it was perhaps the best way of doing it.

“We were not ‘sacked’ as such, but have no position because the old Council ceased to exist,” Mr Roberts said.

“The Minister has always said there will be a role for some Councillors in the new council and I suspect that former Great Lakes Councillors will have a very important part to play.”

The news of the amalgamation has brought mixed reactions.

Glenn Handford said we need to look towards moving forward.

“Our task now is to ensure the three former councils are merged as seamlessly as possible with as little disruption in terms of services to the community,” Mr Handford said.

“What we’d like to do is bring the best elements of all three councils together.”

Gloucester’s Danny Green is reported as saying he is disappointed that his council won’t be standing alone, but is “grateful that the community didn’t have to amalgamate with Dungog.”

Local Government Minister

Paul Toole said it will be “business as usual for residents in new council areas with services operating as normal.”

The new council will receive up to $10 million to meet the costs of merging and up to an additional $15 million for infrastructure.

Mr Roberts said he was pleased that John Turner and Glenn Handford will be in charge.

“I strongly believe this is the best outcome for ensuring the new council succeeds and ratepayers are looked after,” he said.

“I congratulate them both on their well-deserved appointments.”

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Shocked by the result JULIE Lyford, Greens candidate for the seat of Lyne, has slammed the announcement that Gloucester, Taree and Great Lakes Councils have been forcibly merged from today against the clear wishes of their communities and their residents.

Ms Lyford said, “The State Liberal/National Government’s announcement shows that it has a callous disregard for democracy and due process in forcing this amalgamation and it demonstrates that it has no idea of the strength of local feelings on this issue.”

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“In making this decision the Government has been prepared to ignore the fact that local Councils are more than businesses,” said Ms Lyford.

The State Liberal/National Government made a solemn promise that there would be no forced mergers.

Ms Lyford said the fact that the process was undemocratic is reinforced by the unbelievable decision that, until September 2017, each of the Councils will be run by administrators, hand-picked by the Government.

Ms Lyford said, “From my 17 years experience in Local Government, I am truly shocked. The appointment of a former National Party Deputy Leader as Council Administrator shows that the whole exercise is a National/ Liberal Party ploy to destroy participatory democracy in this region.”

“The government is now so blatant in its disregard for true, transparent process across the board it actually sees no issue with a ‘job for the boys’ appointment in what should be the peoples’ process.”

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CAUTION: The new solar-powered ‘Koala’s Slow Down’ sign.

Koala sign hopes to slow

By Ian MORPHETT

MANY people will have already seen the new solar-powered, speed activated sign erected last week at the foot of the Singing Bridge.

The sign lights up with a koala image and the words “SLOW DOWN” when a vehicle approaches exceeding the 50 KPH speed limit.

The Myall Koala and Environment Group has been negotiating with Great Lakes Council for 18 months to get this sign

installed following four koala deaths from vehicle hits along the stretch of Kingfisher Avenue between the bridge and Ibis Avenue.

The Koala Group is contributing $5,000 towards the cost of the sign.

An analysis of vehicle speeds on Kingfisher Avenue in February and March 2015 found that the average speed at the foot of the bridge was 64.8 KPH! Many vehicles must be travelling much faster

than this.

The new sign has the ability to collect statistics on vehicle speeds which will enable Council to monitor the ongoing benefit of the SLOW DOWN sign.

The Koala Group pleads with drivers to slow down.

The time saved by speeding the 500m between the bridge and Ibis Avenue, a frequent koala crossing area, would be less than a minute but the risk to our koalas is unacceptable.

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STROUD’S omen will be well entertained this weekend.

Men are invited to attend the Stroud Baptist Church Men’s Dinner.

The guest speaker for the evening is marathon runner, Garry Brown.

Garry will share his testimony from a life of drugs and alcohol, to a life of purpose and running marathons for charity.

It’s on Saturday 21 May at 6pm at Stroud Baptist Church hall. For more information contact Shayne Holstein on 0459 030 178.

Questions over model

THE Baird Government must confirm whether any taxpayer money was provided to vocational education provider Careers Australia following an ongoing investigation into the provider’s business model.

An investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) shed a light on a business model that targeted some of the most vulnerable and impoverished members of the community putting enrolled students into significant debt.

MidCoast Council

On 12 May 2016 the NSW Government issued a proclamation merging Gloucester, Greater Taree City and Great Lakes Councils to form a new local government organisation called “MidCoast Council”. The three councils were dismissed and an administrator, Mr John Turner has been appointed to oversee the new Council’s formation until council elections are held in September 2017.

The interim General Manager of MidCoast Council is Mr Glenn Handford, and Deputy General Managers are Mr Ron Posselt and Mr Danny Green.

We are committed to excellence Merging three large service organisations is a challenge, but we enjoy challenges! We will be working hard to ensure MidCoast Council has a well-planned, well-managed transition to a new entity. We have an exciting opportunity to adopt improved business practices across MidCoast Council.

Our name has changed, our service to you hasn’t Our customers remain our focus. All the Council services you receive now will continue to be provided - just like they have been. Just contact your local council office as you always have or visit our websites. While we work on improving our business, you will hardly notice a difference in the day-to-day services you enjoy now.

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AWARD WINNERS: Tim Smith, Madison Shannon, Kyle Shultz and Bailey Shultz recognised for their outstanding dramatic performances.

Drama students recognised in region

By Daniel SAHYOUN

MYALL Coast rising stars have shone brightly at this year’s Taree and District Eisteddfod, bringing home a huge haul of awards and trophies.

Dozens of Bulahdelah

Central School students from Years 4 to 12 recently joined thousands of performers from throughout the region competing in the Speech and Drama Section of the Eisteddfod.

The talented students

took to the stage at Manning Entertainment Centre demonstrating outstanding skills in public speaking, monologues, short plays, unscripted drama and duologues.

In addition to wins in

many individual sections, the school also received four major awards.

Bailey Shultz was named best male performer in a group presentation and Tim Smith won the Manning Valley Businessman’s Association

Award for an outstanding performance by a male competitor.

Tim said Drama is one of his favourite subjects at school and performing in the eisteddfod was an excellent learning experience.

“I went in five separate sections in the competition which all required different skills,” Tim said.

“It was a good opportunity to improve my dramatic techniques and confidence by performing on a professional stage.”

Senior students Madison Shannon and Kyle Shultz won the MidCoast Water Encouragement Awards.

Madison said she enjoyed the performances but was very surprised to find out she had won the award.

“I didn’t expect to win, but I’m very excited that others think that I am capable of achieving the high standard needed for this award,” Madison said.

“The experience has taught me to be confident in front of a large crowd and the importance of teamwork.”

Other standout performances came from the Year 10 and 12 Drama classes and Year 11 student Stevie-Lee Smith for her part in a humorous play about a politician on his bike.

Organising teacher Mrs Vanessa Shultz said she was very pleased with the teamwork and performances of the students.

“Our drama students are very talented and committed,” Mrs Shultz said.

“They showcased their innovation, creativity, humour and flexibility.”

Now in its 49th year, the Taree and District Eisteddfod is one of the largest in Australia with the whole event planned and run by volunteers.

Snapshot results of the Dr Ian Tiley merger report

THE report prepared by Local Governments Delegate Dr Ian Tiley relating to the merger of Great Lakes, Taree and Gloucester Councils was released last week.

It details Dr Tiley’s recommendations which were considered by the Minister for Local Government.

The report shows 486 written submissions were received in relation to the merger with more than 77 per cent coming from residents in the Great Lakes Council area.

Of these, 21.5 per cent were from the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area

with 3.5 per cent from Bulahdelah residents.

The report states the “three councils preferred to stand alone and the submissions and presentations were almost all opposed to the merger proposal.”

“Financial issues, community of interest, attitudes and service delivery comprised the most prevalent factors included in submissions and inquiry presentations.”

In relation to financial factors, it was acknowledged that a merger would present some challenges,

but concluded a merging of the councils would “provide greater scale and capacity” which would “provide a better long term solution for the communities.”

It was also noted that most submissions from residents of Great Lakes expressed a uniform view that their council had improved its financial sustainability, organisational culture and service delivery.

“This sentiment was widely expressed including from locations such as Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Bulahdelah and Stroud.”

Dr Tiley recognised the “perceived sound position of GLC compared to the other merger partners,” but stated this only represented the view of a “comparatively small number of constituents given the vast majority did not engage in the examination process.”

Concerns relating to the potential loss of local identity were raised in submissions, however Dr Tiley noted “the role of local government has greatly changed and the individual ‘pockets of power’ are not economically sustainable.”

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Dr Tiley’s final recommendation was, “that the Greater Taree City Council, Great Lakes Council and Gloucester Shire Council merger proceed.”

Minster for Local Government Paul Toole said many people took the opportunity to have their say during the consultation process, by speaking at inquiries or making written submissions.

“The NSW Government has listened to community concerns and created new wards that reflect the identity of existing communities,” Mr Toole said.

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SAFETY: Glen Henry and Nathan Colver from Tea Gardens Fire & Rescue. (INSET) Fire & Rescue NSW, reminding people about smoke alarms.

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Open Day and smoke alarm reminders

By Dave BRAZIER

WITH the onset of cooler weather if you already haven’t reached out for a cardigan or jacket by now you’d be getting very close to doing so.

Following that, a few people will also be thinking of sparking up the combustion fire place or gas heater to help get them through the bitterness that winter delivers.

Before any of that happens, probably the best thing to do this time of year is replace your smoke alarm batteries, or at least look at replacing older systems with what is now currently available.

To assist the community and any concerns, NSW Fire and Rescue members from Tea Gardens Station are encouraging the community to visit the Station on Saturday 21 May as part of

their annual Open Day. Tea Gardens Station will be open from 10am to 2pm and families are encouraged to come along and meet their local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention.

Speaking with News Of The Area, Station captain James Wisemantel said, “With winter approaching, the open day is a timely opportunity to talk to the

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“Winter is the worst time of the year for home fires, with 60 percent of all house fires occurring in the cooler months from May to September,” he said.

The open day will feature a range of activities including fire fighting demonstrations, station tours and fire safety presentations.

Advice will also be available on installing smoke alarms, changing

smoke alarm batteries and lots more.

Children are more than welcome and can inspect the fire engines and equipment up close, which always proves a big hit with the younger members of the community.

Tea Gardens Fire Station is located next to the swimming pool in Marine Drive, Tea Gardens.

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With the continued surge in mobile usage and online customer engagement, it’s not surprising that this year’s theme is ‘Privacy in your hands’.

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Oh no ScoMo! Buckle up time

they plan to increase that by $85 billion over the next four years.

Yes that is $465,000,000,000.

And that’s based on ‘Treasury Modelling’ aptly described in commentary as “heroic assumptions”, or more accurately “guesstimates.

These are likely to be more unreliable than finding this year’s Melbourne Cup winner in a Tarot Card Reading Session. Buckle up for the rough ride up the mountain of debt.

Telling blows have With Bob MACKLINSHAW been landed on both SO, Scott Morrison tabled the leaders, not by their opposition, but budget and tags it as an ‘Economic by their own recalcitrant members.

The Labor Party’s asylum Plan’! Oh no ScoMo it is not, it is a recipe for further frightening fiscal seeker lefties has Shorten’s leadership rattled and Turnbull’s folly and chaos!

With Revenue up; Expenditure disgruntled WA Politician calling the Up; and Debt Up; It is a Stuff Up. budget a ‘Fudge’ and the Adelaide Our debt is now $380 billion and submarines plans ‘Pork Barreling’

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is an “own goal” for the opposition.

Phew!

I thought the prospect of two allegedly seasoned political toe cutters going toe to toe for a marathon stoush, just might have some appeal.

But I never contemplated that the most damaging blows in week one would be landed by their own teams.

In critiquing the budget, there are more holes in it than on Hawks Nest Golf Course.

Submarines, we’re going to spend $50 billion constructing diesel fueled vessels, when most of the major powers are opting for nuclear powered vessels and we could have purchased off the shelf models for $30 billion.

They certainly won’t be singing “we all live in a yellow submarine”, because these are more likely to be gold plated and probably redundant

at time of delivery in 2030.

Anyway, why would anyone want to go to war with us, when we can be bought at a fraction of the cost.

The ‘Fast Train’ thought bubble.

You won’t get one for the $10.6 billion planned, it will cost tens of billions to get the first train running and then the maintenance and operational costs are likely to be so prohibitive that it will be commercially unviable.

Where is the cost benefit analysis?

The Libs were highly critical of Labor’s initiatives in the global financial crisis for their failures in this area.

Frankly, when you are up to your eyeballs in debt, this is akin to a buying the wheels for Lamborghini on your credit card, to keep up with the Joneses’ and going on a bread and water diet to help pay for it, then finding you can’t afford the vehicle, its’ maintenance and running costs;

when the old Ford in the garage will do the job.

I am not a durrie puffer but I am in the smoker’s corner with this unfair taxing attack. We need comprehensive and fairer reform of the taxation system, in order to share the burden of debt reduction.

There’s much more that could be said, but week one of the campaign, you could be forgiven for thinking that fictionally that The Silver Spoon Boy spent most of it locked in a dunny belting out “Ooh yes I am the great pretender”, but the Blue Collar Lad was hopping from bar to bar like a roo on steroids spruiking “Ooh yes I am the great contender”, but both singing the chorus as a duo “we’ll spend so much, you’ll think we’re out of touch”.

Now who said this campaign would be dreary stuff?

Bluegrass Festival received high praise and accolade weekend has been all praise.

Ms Wedd said, “Thank you to our volunteers who came from far and wide, a big thank you to Tea Gardens, Raymond Terrace and Karuah volunteers.”

Medowie News Of The Area THE News Of The Area is spreading its wings and launching a publiction into the Medowie, Williamtown, Salt Ash and Campvale area.

Many children around the Myall region attend the schools located at Medowie so there is a natural link.

A RAAF based publication that serviced these area also recently closed so the communites have been left somewhat without representation.

The Medowie News Of The Area will be a stand alone publication that will aim to achieve similar things as the Myall Coast News Of The Area for its community.

We hope to fight local issues and deliver hyper-local content.

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The launch edition is set for 2 June 2016.

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Hunter Quarries are proud supporters of: Bulahdelah Soccer Club.

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“The Karuah Fire Brigade and the Karuah Pre-School were involved with making it a success.

Our Local Progress Association and Port Stephens Shire council were a great supporter as were our many

sponsors,” she said.

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and we were overwhelmed with the response from our festival patrons.”

The Karuah Progress Association partnered this event this year and the response from locals and visitors after the

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Workmates on slow down Forster taking on Taree in a different, but safe kind of way

WORKMATES across Great Lakes are being urged to ‘take the pledge’ during a morning tea break this month as part of the Don’t Rush: Home Town Slow Down challenge.

“Last year Greater Taree residents just pipped us to take out the first ever challenge, so this year we are bringing out our big guns - and asking workplaces across the Great Lakes to encourage employees to visit Council’s website and take the pledge to be a safe road user,” said Council’s Road Safety Officer, Chris Dimarco.

“We hope your business will add a comment to our Home Town Slow Down facebook post letting us know how many pledges you have taken,” said Chris Dimarco.

As part of the challenge, both towns are highlighting a ‘problem’ area for speeding in an effort to get motorists to slow down.

To win the Challenge, we have to observe the 50kph speed limit on Kularoo Drive, Forster throughout the month

of May. Taree drivers are being monitored on Muldoon Street, Taree.

The town with the lowest number of speeding drivers and most pledges taken will be announced the winner.

Council staff and Councillors recently took a morning tea break to take the pledge and added over 100 to the pledge tally total!

Not only that, $220 was raised by staff donations for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The Rescue Helicopter attends the Hunter and North Coast regions for emergencies including road trauma incidents.

“We are hoping your workplace can also help out and enjoy a quick morning tea cuppa together,” said Chris Dimarco.

If you don’t have a workplace - there are plenty of other options. Are you part of a social or sporting group that could encourage everyone to take up the pledge at your next meeting?

q ‘TRIVIAHOLICS’: Peter Dodge, Ros Dodge, Sue Lawson, Kathy Hammond, Heidi Davidson; Carey Mason, Karen Neeves and Warren Neeves.

Trivia night has hit it’s tenth year LAST week, the Rotary Club of Myall Coast hosted their annual Trivia Challenge at the Tea Gardens Country Club.

Over 100 trivia enthusiasts competed for the generous prizes on offer at the 10th anniversary of this popular event.

A handsome perpetual trophy was also presented to the winners on the night.

Held as a Community function, the evening is put on each year as a non-profit,

thankyou occasion to show the Club’s appreciation for the incredible support given by the Community during the previous year.

Each of the twelve teams showed a great competitive spirit as they tackled the challenging questions. At the finish, one of the regular teams to compete, “The Triviaholics” (pictured), took the championship title for the third time in ten years.

The evening included a

Chinese banquet dinner with Rotary Club members acting as markers, scorers and runners.

There was also a raffle with nearly $500 worth of prizes.

The event is sold out each year very soon after the date has been announced.

Organisers would like to thank all the sponsors including Mumms on the Myall, Benchmark on Booner, BigW Raymond Terrace, The

Ice Cream Shack and The Myall Quays Bakehouse Cafe.

Without the generous support shown by the Community, the Club would not be able to donate up to $20,000 each year back into local organisations.

On 30 June, the Club moves into a new year with a new President and his team working towards another year of support for worthy recipients in our fabulous Myall Coast.

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Administrator for Super Council AS reported on page 1 of the News Of The Area this week, John Turner has been appointed the Administrator of Mid Coast Council, which is a merger of the former Great Lakes Council, Greater Taree City Council and Gloucester Shire Council.

To give the News Of The Area audience an insite into Mr Turner and his credentials, we have the following information.

Mr Turner was appointed as the Administrator of the Council by a proclamation of the Governor of NSW on 12 May 2016.

Mr Turner was a solicitor with practices

John Turner says he is familiar with the Mid Coast region

in the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens area and entered the NSW Parliament in 1988 as the Member for Myall Lakes, representing the area for which he has been appointed the Administrator.

"I have had 23 years representing the Mid Coast area in the NSW Parliament," said Mr Turner.

"However, I have also had significant involvement in local government. In 1980 I was elected to the Greater Cessnock City Council where I served for seven years, including a period as deputy

Backyard Bush Care

By Adrienne INGRAM

A WEED, Wine and Dine evening to launch the Backyard Bushcare Program proved to be extremely popular when 50 people turned up at Hawks Nest Community Centre on Saturday 30 April.

Property owners and residents who took part in the Hawks Nest area backyard weed survey in 2015 were invited to hear about local

biodiversity, weeds and what people could do in their own gardens to benefit the local environment.

Terry Inkson (Weeds Officer), Matt Bell (Senior Ecologist), Helen Kemp (Assistant Environmental Officer) and Isabelle Strachan (Bushcare/Coastal Catchment Support Officer from Great Lakes Council) all spoke, as well as Fiona Miller, a Ranger with Myall Lakes National Park.

Terry Inkson spoke about the Hawks Nest backyard weed survey done last year. He showed slides and graphs of the results and identified many photos of weed specimens.

Terry also spoke about the consequences to the local environment when these weeds are allowed to spread such as African olive, asparagus weed (particularly prolific), glory lily, camphor laurel and many more.

mayor in 1987.”

In 1988 Mr Turner was elected to the NSW Parliament and was immediately made Chairman of the Local Government Advisory Committee to the Minister for Local Government.

Mr Turner said, "In 1993, when the government introduced the current Local Government Act, I was the Chair of the Parliamentary Legislation Committee which reviewed and introduced the current act.”

“During that time, I also undertook a study tour inspecting local government structure in

He quoted 40 million dollars lost in primary industry in Australia due to weeds. Terry also mentioned a new invasive plant, alligator weed found for the first time at Jimmys Beach, which is a worry.

He said there had been good response from property owners when alerted to the presence of problem weeds in their backyards.

Hawks Nest residents unfortunately like growing asparagus, especially round Winda Woppa.

Terry explained about

California,” he said.

"In 1994 I was the guest speaker on the legislative changes of the NSW Local Government Act at a conference of what was then known as Institute of Municipal Managers in San Diego.

"I also served as Shadow Minister of Local Government during the periods of 1996 and 2005 to 2007," said Mr Turner.

On leaving the NSW Parliament, Mr Turner was asked to Chair the Local Government Acts Taskforce to rewrite the current Local Government Act and presented the taskforce's report to the Minister in 2013.

Recently Mr Turner was a delegate considering a number of council mergers in NSW.

correctly disposing of seeds and berries of all weeds in the red wheelie bin and the rest of the plant waste being put into the green bin.

Isabelle Strachan spoke about the successful work on the dunes by the Bitou Busters, paid contractors, students and aerial spraying over the last 15 years, as shown in the before and after photo’s.

Glory lily, now in Hawks Nest, is harder to eliminate than bitou bush.

Helen Kemp talked about the importance of backyards

in controlling garden weed escapees.

The recently conducted Backyard Bushcare Program found 75% of Hawks Nest properties have some species of asparagus, particularly around the Winda Woppa area.

Asparagus fruits are like “bird lollies” and therefore the plants spread at an amazing rate.

More than 50% of Hawks Nest residents have successfully managed environmental weeds in their backyards since the Backyard Program.

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Thank you to all the Myall STREET TALK with Daniel SAHYOUN

Taking a look at a few of the volunteers in the area

q INFO CENTRE: Tea Gardens Visitor Information Centre volunteers Kath Cairney and Bette Caunt. Kath and Bette are part of a group of 20 volunteers who provide the service seven days a week.

q RURAL FIRE: Bulahdelah Rural Fire q SOCCER: Tea Gardens Soccer Club volunteer Trevor Officer with club members Katarina Service Deputy Captain Rod Paar has given Perry, Mikayla Perry, Joaquin Viera and Connor Walker. Trevor has been Club President and over 30 years of volunteer service.

Coach for the past three years. volunteers do a tremendous amount Neighbour Aid, Happy Dayz and of fundraising and help organise Dolphin volunteers at a morning significant events.” tea and a lunch hosted by Council Mr Clemson also said volunteers for Great Lakes Visitor Information bears for hospital kids,” Ms Wenham dedicated volunteers to benefit the from the Red Cross and View Club Centre volunteers. said. community. provide a healthy breakfast for The Myall Coast has hundreds of “The community always supports Tea Gardens Public School students each day. volunteers working in the local area us and you get a sense of satisfaction Principal Mr Mark Clemson said “Our volunteers are greatly including the emergency service from making a difference.” volunteers are a huge part of the valued and appreciated by both volunteers on call 24-hours a day Volunteer and Manager of Tea community school. students and staff,” Mr Clemson said. and those volunteering in education, Gardens Community Technology “We have parents and community Many events were organised sport, welfare, environment and Centre (CTC) Lyn Reid, said more members who help out in classrooms, in the Myall Coast area last week other support areas. than 40 volunteers contribute their in the school garden and canteen,” Mr recognising the contribution Volunteers are a vital part of our time to running the centre.

Clemson said. volunteers make in the community. community and we thank them all The CTC is a self-funded not“The Myall Coast Rotary Club These included Southern Aging for their dedication, commitment for-profit organisation run by the host Rotary Readers and our parent Services acknowledging their and generosity.

What makes a community work FROM Page 1 President of Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Red Cross Ms Jennifer Wenham said the volunteer organisation has been operating in the area for 82 years.

“We send emergency teams to provide assistance during natural disasters, make blankets for nursing homes, raise funds for international emergencies and provide trauma

q MEALS: Meals on Wheels volunteer Jean Frater has been delivering meals in the Bulahdelah community for three years.

q RESCUE SQUAD: Bulahdelah VRA junior members Meagan Terry and Jake Blanch said they volunteer to help out and give something back to the community.

q SES: Stroud SES volunteers Stephen Harris and Paul Howard are part of a team of volunteers who provide emergency assistance in the community.

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q FIRIES: Karuah Rural Fire Brigade volunteers are on call 24-hours a day providing assistance in emergency situations.

q STROUD: Stroud SES volunteers give their time freely to assist with educating school children in the community.

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Coast region volunteers

q VOLUNTEER: Karuah Rural Fire Brigade volunteer Tahnee Cook shows Toby Hough the finer points of firefighting. The volunteers participate regularly in community open days.

q KARUAH: Karuah Rural Fire Brigade volunteers. The organisation has 17 active volunteers who give their time to protect the community.

q SCHOOL: Volunteer Mrs Donna Blundell works with students Cameron Walker and Blake Blundell. Donna is one of many volunteers who assist in classrooms at Karuah Public School.

q SCHOOL: Karuah Public School Canteen volunteers Mrs Stephanie Callaghan and Mrs Liana Demirjian.

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q VISITOR INFO: Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre volunteers Nigel Weekes, Pat Tate and Kevin Cater share their knowledge of the local area.

q SCHOOL: Volunteer Shirley Darch with Tea Gardens Public School student Alliera Wolfram. Shirley is one of many community members who regularly assist students in the classroom.

q SCOUTS: Bulahdelah Cub Scout volunteers David and Teresa Mort have been involved with the Scout Association for over 25 years.

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98 Windward Circuit, TEA GARDENS Price: Just Listed

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THIS Masterton Home is designed with the modern lifestyle in mind and there are almost no words to describe the inner beauty this amazing home possesses.

The original owners have chosen fixtures and colours which make the home glow with a comfort and warmth which needs to be seen to be truely understood.

The open plan living spaces extend out to a fantastic entertainment area which features a wood fire, bi-fold screens, glass doors and the most perfect views over the swimming pool to one side and a large expanse of private backyard and lush green bushland.

Yaccabah Mountain makes a statement to the right and the views are pure perfection as the sun rises each morning.

The home features a functional kitchen which overlooks the lounge, living, dining, entertaining and pool areas.

With a flick of a switch a built in gas fireplace flickers quietly and efficiently heats the home.

There is a large walk in pantry and excess storage built into the kitchen and also throughout the home.

The theatre room is a lovely escape which offers some privacy to relax with the latest in sport and movies.

Tiled hallway walls are lined with built-in cupboards and lead into a modern and fresh office which could be converted into a fifth bedroom.

The main bedroom is large and has both a large walk in robe and en-suite off

to the side.

The second, third and fourth bedrooms have builtins also.

The double garage has extra space on one side which is currently used as a work station for the man of the house.

The laundry is enormous and hides an extra toilet with a doorway leading straight onto the pool area eliminating wet footprints and dropped towels throughout the rest of the home.

Situated in the Myall Quays estate enjoy peaceful parkland and the easy 5 minute walk to the shopping centre which includes Coles, a bakery, Post Office, newsagency, Dr’s surgery, chemist and many other shops.

This home will be pure gold for the lucky purchaser!

Contact Stuart Sinclair from Ray White Real Estate on 4997 9022 for an Inspection time today.

Style and Luxury

Jan EDE 19 Edgar Street, BULAHDELAH Price: $479,000 THIS immaculate 3 bedroom home boasts an abundance of quality and style.

An exceptionally kept home features master bedroom with walk through robe and ensuite, well designed open plan

Tasmanian Oak kitchen and combustion fire with views across to Alum Mountain.

From the light and sunny family room with cosy nook dining room, step out into the ultimate entertainers dream.

Sit amongst the peaceful greenery under the large undercover entertaining area with partly enclosed kitchenette, then stroll out onto the large 1644m2 lawn with numerous fruit bearing

trees and slip into the inground solar heated salt water pool.

Other features include, ceiling fans, reverse cycle air conditioning, breakfast bar with gas stove top and dishwasher, tiled throughout, side yard access, great block with a nice big tree out the front, close to the Myall River and the showground.

For more information contact Jan Ede from Ede’s Real Estate on 4997 4566.

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116 Booral-Washpool Rd, BOORAL Price: $850,000 A SOUGHT after sized parcel of land, being approximately

“Boorabelle” 22 acres and located on the southern end of Booral in a quiet and private area.

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two separate liveable spaces should you choose.

Once through the massive and impressive heritage timber entry doors you will find a cosy dwelling complete with soaring ceilings, wood fires, louvre windows, and lovely timber work just to name a few features.

The home has been built to nestle into the natural slope of the land creating a space underneath for parking plus

The freshwater Karuah River is all along one boundary.

With water and time polished river rock shallows as well as deep swimming holes, this truly is a magical space.

Along the river’s edge is a powered pavilion or studio, complete with lockable room including kitchenette facilities plus a big covered deck.

There is also another open bay shed and a composting/ camping toilet facility in this area of the property.

“Boorabelle” also enjoys a fresh water creek meandering through and the large dam complete with waterlilies can be pumped from for garden usage should you choose.

The land is partially timbered, as well as clear & has pasture improved grazing acres.

There are approximately 6 head of cattle and 3 sheep grazing the property.

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workshop complete with 15amp power.

There is also a 3 bay colorbond shed, as well as smaller farm shedding and holding yards for animals.

The home is connected to solar power plus mains.

The landscaped gardens which surround the home, include fish ponds and rock walls creating a tranquil and relaxed zone for morning coffee or afternoon drinks.

Tips in preparing your property for the market WHEN selling your home, first impressions count. Investing a little bit of time and energy into ensuring your property is presented in the best light can go a long way.

However, what do you need to do to prepare your home for a successful sale?

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A neat entrance will enhance street appeal and leave a positive first impression. A good first impression will entice buyers to come in and inspect your property and ensures your property appears to be well maintained and taken care of. You may consider: Painting or replacing the front door Fixing the letter box Tidying up the front garden by cutting down overgrown plants and trees and keeping the lawn neat.

Cleaning out garages and sheds to make them look more spacious.

Fixing little defects such as dripping taps or broken gates, and ensuring any fencing or other outside areas do not need to be re-painted.

Ensure your house number is clearly visible.

Wash down and clean external walls, gutters and any outdoor furniture.

Update the garden by simply adding some mulch and / or planting colourful flowers. Both of these inexpensive methods will instantly improve the appearance of your garden.

Ensure any water features such as pools or ponds are clean.

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Painting in natural, contemporary colours will instantly update your home without spending too much money.

Cover old sofas with new throws and cushions.

Change flooring to modernise and update a dated look.

Changing the lighting fixtures, both inside and outside the property can provide a more modern look.

Eliminate any unnecessary clutter to make the rooms more spacious. This may include removing extra furniture

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which is overcrowding the rooms.

Clean carpets or wash curtains to remove any lingering odours and to breathe new life into tired furnishings.

Tidy up cupboards and clean up storage areas.

Fix little defects such as dripping taps or noisy doors and windows.

Fix any cracks in the flooring or tiles and patch any holes in the walls.

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Aside from the initial preparation which can be made before listing your property, it is also important to ensure your property is impeccably presented on all open for inspection days and the auction day. Use the below checklist to make your home shine.

Clean! Pay special attention to walls, floors and remove any mould from tiling in the bathroom and kitchen.

Remove any items that are cluttering the rooms and ensure everything is put in its place. Pack up any everyday

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living objects such as children’s toys in a box / basket and take with you when you leave the property for the open for inspection.

Remove or replace any favourite items or fixtures which will not be included in the sale of the property i.e. chandeliers, appliances, etc.

Bake fresh bread, cookies, etc. or brew fresh coffee just before the open for inspection begins. Friendly aromas are inviting and create a homely atmosphere.

Set the mood by putting on relaxing background music.

Use your best linen and towels to display; ensure they are clean.

Buy fresh flowers and display in numerous places to brighten up the place.

Remove your pets from the house.

Keep bins out of sight, both inside the property and out.

Do not linger. Leave the premises at the time of the open for inspection.

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SERVICE: Ray Horsfield on the Wallamba

By Ann SCULLY

q JOIN US: Cr Leigh Vaughan, Cr Carol McCaskie, GM Glenn Handford, Deputy Mayor Len Roberts, Director Steve Embry, Cr Karen Hutchinson, Cr Tony Summers, Mayor Jan McWilliams, Cr John Weate, Director Lisa Schiff, Director Ron Hartley, Cr Linda Gill, Cr Jim Morwitch.

Council host annual morning tea COUNCIL is inviting everyone to join us for a cuppa and morning tea when we raise funds for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 26 May from 10am.

This year’s event will be held at the Council Administration Building in Breese Parade, Forster.

“We would love to see as many people as possible

come along and support this great initiative and have a cuppa and a chat as well,” said Mayor Cr Jan McWilliams.

Many local businesses will donate goods for raffles or food for the morning tea and as usual the generosity of our local community has been amazing.

Sadly, an estimated

110,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia this year.

However, with your help we can unite in the fight against cancer. No matter how much is raised, every single dollar can help the Cancer Council invest in vital research and in support for those affected by cancer.

So come along to the

Council office with your family and friends, and for a gold coin donation join in the morning tea. Raffle tickets can be purchased on the morning and all prizes will be drawn by 11am.

Remember all money will be donated to the Cancer Council for their vital research.

FRIDAY, 13 May was indeed a lucky day for a group of locals who were treated to an idyllic ride on “The Wally” whilst enjoying a hearty breakfast provided and served by Kerry and Peter Hodges from Tillermans Café.

Leaving the wharf on Marine Drive at 8.30am on an absolutely superb sunny morning, our Skipper Ray Horsfeld steered his ferry up the picturesque Myall River whilst providing guests with an historical commentary along the way.

Freshly squeezed Orange Juice was freely available and each guest received individual Breakfast

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Hampers consisting of a healthy Bircher Muesli with Rhubarb and Berries, a generous slice of Chirizo and Vegetable Frittata finishing with a “freshly baked that morning” Chocolate and Pecan Muffin to enjoy with freshly brewed coffee.

This was the second trip for these two businesses joining forces to provide an insight into one of the magnificent waterways in our region while sampling locally prepared fare from Tillermans Café.

For those who have never experienced a trip on the Myall River, this outing is an absolute must especially while we are still enjoying this amazing sunshine and warmth during Autumn.

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Bulahdelah Golf Club

By Pauline GREGORY

Wednesday 4/5/2016 Taree / Bulahdelah Ladies Golf Day Division 1 Winner- J.Fuller R/up- S.Geary Division 2 Winner- J.Buck R/up- B.Kitchin Thursday 5/5/2016 Veteran's Golf Winner- Don Webster R/up- John Stellema Saturday 7/5/2016 Single Stableford Medley Men's WinnerStuart McNaughton R/Up- David Treganza Ladies Winner- Dot Graham R/up- Barbie Gordon NTP 17th- Ben Eadie Jackpot 6th- Terry Griffis Wednesday 11/5/2016 Ladies Golf Winner- Colleen Richards R/up- Meryl Reinhard Thursday 12/5/2016 Veteran’s Golf WinnerM.Donnelly R/Up- Alex Reekie Saturday 14/5/2016 Foursome Championship Stroke Winner’s A Grade T.Carroll and G.MathesonGross winners R/Up- R.Green and Ben Eadie Winner’s B Grade A.Jobson and W.ColemanGross winner’s R/up- D.Harvey and J.Barry NTP- C.Malone Jackpot 6th- G.Harvey

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UNLUCKY: Paul Syron, Sean Mearrick, Ben Brown, Jamie Ellis, Richard lee, Barry Drayton, Jeff Baker, Mark Hair, Richard lee, Bob Skewes, Ross Barry and Steve Pell.

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They needed two teams to win to proceed to the Sectional play-offs but only one managed that feat with the remaining two teams falling tantalisingly close, both going down by 3 shots.

Richard Lee’s team trailed for most of the game but staged a mighty comeback to lose 22-25 and Ben Brown’s team had a hand wrestle of a game losing 18-21.

Steve Pell’s team ran out comfortable winners in their match winning 28-15 to clinch the Master Board.

Grade 3 can take comfort in the fact that they managed to beat every side in the competition and are a real force at this high level.

Fantastic effort the Threes!

It is interesting to note that the Raymond Terrace side had a young 12 year old player bowling for them.

Zac Nicholls has been playing for just 3 years and the Raymond Terrace selectors have included him in their side based on his prodigious talent.

Remember the name!

11 May: Beautiful fine weather saw 52 bowlers take to the greens today for the Wednesday Nominated

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowls

By The JAFFA

THE big news for the week has to be the comeback of the Mighty Pelican Pest Control Dolphins Grade 3 Pennant side.

Last week in my column I had given them little chance of making the Sectional play-offs but they had other ideas.

Grade 3 were going to be dependent on results from other games and they themselves winning their last round and a washed-out game postponed to Sunday, 15 May. Both games against stiff opponents! It all happened for them.

The team that had to loose lost.

They had a fantastic win against Nelson Bay in the final round of the competition 64-52. The only losing team missing out by 1 shot and in the round 7 washed-out game against Raymond Terrace they pulled off a remarkable win 68-61.

They had won the battle but unfortunately they lost the war.

Three new dart boards at social comp games DARTS Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club

By Luke BOYD

THE social darters have had three new dart boards

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Both greens were in use with the grass running at a medium pace but with the synthetic playing at least 16 seconds. Very nice!

It was the Pairs duo of Peter Jones and Peter King that won the day.

They amassed a great total of +40 to head off the team of Henk Faber, Col Amos and Dave Rimmer who returned a very creditable +34 to fill second spot.

There were some lucky losers and they were; Lon Richards, Bob Skewes and Kevin Williams.

13 May: Black Friday saw only 12 bowlers take the green for Friday Jackpot Pairs. The others had no excuse for the weather was just perfect.

Perhaps they were superstitious?

The winners were Stewart Sturrock and Frank Zumbo with the Lucky seconds being Henk Faber and Barry Goode.

The handsome jackpot was not won and will next week stand at $280.00. This is getting to be well worth winning and now that the Pennant season is over we might see some serious contenders competing

for this prize.

14 May: Harking back to the last round of the Newcastle District Pennant season which was played today there were some mixed results.

I have already mentioned the feat of the Mighty Pelican Pest Control Grade 3 side and it was hoped that Grade 7 could win today to see them in with a chance.

They played home against Fingal Bay and had a heart-breaking loss 6168.

The Max Stephens side losing by 5 shots 18-23, Noel Jackson’s four having a 23-23 draw and the Neville Vaughn team losing 20-22.

The Mighty sevens washed-out game against Stockton was abandoned as it did not affect the overall result.

Grade 4 played away at Karuah to end their season.

Danny Johnson’s team had a great win 24-21 and the Keith Smith team had a narrow loss 20-21 but a 14 shot deficit in the remaining game killed off any chance to cause an upset.

The Grade 6 travelled down to Tomago for their final encounter.

Tomago has seen the bleached bones of many a side having to deal

with a very tricky synthetic “green” well passed its “used-by” date.

Tea Gardens were determined that they were not going to be intimidated by the surface and played some great bowls to record a 68-46 win.

Ron Webster’s team continued their winning streak with an emphatic 27-11 win.Dave Austin’s four started tentatively but stormed home winning 29-16 and the Leigh Hunt combination did enough to see the side home losing 12-19.

15 May: A large crowd were on hand to see the Mighty Pelican Pest Control Dolphins Grade 3 side take on the might of the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club in their catch-up game, but aside from that distraction, 20 Sunday Introduction to Bowls players had some fun of their own on the grass green..

The winners were; Luke Gliwa, Neil Montgomery, John Moore and Beverly Thrift.

The lucky losers were; Chris Stone, Dot Montgomery and David Williams.

Thanks to Coach Lorraine Harvey and Cooks Dennis Wilberforce and Barry Goode.

MIXED: Michael Russom and Lyn Peirson, mixed doubles runners up team.

and backings installed last Thursday, 12 May. They were installed only hours before the weekly social darts competition evening.

The mixed doubles team format was used for the

night and the winning team consisted of Graeme Bramley and (visitor to the club) Paul Desailly.

The mixed doubles runner up team was Lyn Peirson and Michael Russom.

The second win for the

evening was achieved from Lyn Peirson, winning the ladies highest score for the evening with a score of 100 points.

The mens highest score for the night was 140 points, achieved from Geoff Smith.

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q NEW BOARDS: Darts Coordinator, June West showing off one of three new backing and dart boards.

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Roos beat table front runners by thirty

Jessica lands a 25 kilo Mulloway Hawks Nest Golf Club, Social Club

By Luke BOYD

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ACTION: Ryan Saunders takes a leap of faith.

LEAGUE FROM Page 20 The hits were coming hard and fast by Ben Langdon, Luke Perry, Jason Stewart, Alex Simon, Dylan Foley, Darren Weatherall, Jack Croese, Luke Chapman, Matt Croese, Ryan Saunders, Aaron Bills, Matt Cameron and Dwayne Fleming.

Ryan Saunders #4 scored for the Roos with Sam Croese #7 converting the try 14/8 Roos way.

Good meters were made by Jack Croese, Aden Callaghan, Trent Saunders, Luke Chapman, Alex Simon, Ben Langdon, Ryan Saunders, Jake Langdon and Dwayne Fleming.

Next over the line for the Roos was #9 Dwayne

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Tea Gardens Women’s Bowls

By Lily SMITH TUESDAY, 10 May: Twenty

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Fleming, then Sam Croese crossed and converted his own try taking the Roos to 26/8 Ryan Saunders went in for his second try half time score Roos 32/18.

Thornton Bero scored first in the second half.

Runners for Karuah were Matt Creose, Luke Perry, Aden Callaghan, Alex Simon, Matt Weatherall, Jack Croese, Trent Saunders, Sam Croese and Luke Chapman.

Luke Perry #1 in for a try, Sam Croese in for his 2nd, with Aaron Bills #14 converting Sam’s try.

Hits were on by Aaron Bills, Tim Johnson, Sam Croese, Jason Stewart, Matt Cameron, Ben Langdon, Alex Simon, Aden Callaghan, Jake Langdon and Trent Saunders.

Ryan Saunders crossed for his hat trick of the day then Matt Cameron #17. seven Bowlers were on the green this morning.

The day though fairly warm was very breezy, which made bowling very challenging.

The format was 2 games of triples and 2 games of fours with a swinger.

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Final Score saw the Roos with their second win of the season 54/24 being the final score.

Players Player 3 points Jack Croese, 2 Matt Croese, 1 Ben Langdon. Man on the Hill Sam Croese and Coaches Award Ryan Saunders.

Next week we are at Home again against Gloucester kick off 3pm Saturday.

Game day Sponsors are Karuah Motor Yacht Club and The Napier Family.

The Yacht Club will be putting on a band at the Yacht club after the game, came on over and hopefully celebrate our third win with use.

Up coming events are Men in League and Sponsors Day will be Saturday 23 July and Women in League Saturday 13 August.

More details in coming weeks.

The winners for the day with the highest score were Francis Betar, Merle Sargeant, Lynne Ashton and Lorraine Harvey.

Thursday, 12 May: Due to the strong wind plus a very small field, bowling was cancelled today.

KARUAH ROOS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

Saturday 21 May Mudcrabs vs Manning River Ratz at Myall Park, Hawks Nest on 21 May, 3pm Match Day Sponsor:

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q BIG: Jessica Slow proudly showing off her 25kg Mulloway (cleaned weight).

BRIDGE Hawks Nest Bridge Club

By Linda CONROY As a follow-on from the Beginners Classes held recently. Transition Classes will be conducted by Leslie at the Grange Gatehouse, and will begin on Tuesday 31 May, running both Tuesday evenings (6-8pm) and Fridays (9.30-11.30am).

This is a good and inexpensive way ($35.00 for 6 lessons) to brush up on some forgotten aspects of your bridge playing. For further information please contact Leslie Falla on lesfalla@bigpond.net.au Result this weeks are: Monday 2 May: N/S1 Trish & Jim Thatcher 2 Trish & Colin Gratwick3 Bill Taylor & Marcia Dane.

E/W 1 Carol Richards & Liz Caro 2 Linda & Glenn Conroy 3 Gordon Morrison & Rex Stoessiger.

Handicap Winners – Jim & Trish Thatcher.

Friday 6 May 2016: N/S 1 John & Jo Younghusband 2 Shirley Pearson & Beth Williams 3 Mary Weatherly & Bea Treharne.

E/W 1 Carol Richards

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THE weekend of 13th - 15th May played host to the first social fishing outing for the 2016 - 2017 season.

What a great start to the season for Jessica Slow, who could have possibly scored the highest ever recorded points for a social weekend outing in the clubs history.

The outright winner for the first outing and also the ladies winner for the social fishing weekend was Jessica Slow, scoring 436 points, catching frigate mackeral, tailor and mulloway.

The ladies runner up for the outing was Michelle Cole who caught some great tailor.

The winner of the junior section was Poppy Rapley who caught an Australian salmon, tailor and flathead.

The mystery fish of a groper was not caught and the mystery fish prize will compound to $10 next outing.

The mens winner for the first social fishing outing was Andrew Sharp who caught frigate mackeral and mulloway.

The mens runner up was Robert Bartlett who caught bream, tailor and luderick.

& Jean Little 2 Peter Parrett & Adrian Ryan 3 Laurice Chivers & Dawn Bridges.

Handicap Winners – Carol Richards & Jean Little.

Monday 9 May: N/S 1 Chez Rands & Leslie 2 Trish & Jim Thatcher 3 Liz Howarth & Pam Jones.

E/W 1 Linda & Glenn Conroy 2 Gordon Morrison & Rex Stoessiger 3 Grahame Brydon & Adrian Ryan.

Handicap Winners – Linda & Glenn Conroy.

Friday 13 May: N/S 1 John & Jo Younghusband 2 Trish Thatcher & Mike Parfait 3 Bea Treharne & Neryl Grehan.

E/W 1 Peter Parrett & Adrian Ryan 2 Carol Richards & Jean Little 3 Laurice Chivers & Dawn Bridges.

Handicap Winners – Bea Treharne & Neryl Grehan.

GOLF

Myall Coast Vets

By Tony SMITH

12/5/2016 2-Ball Aggregate Stableford 1. Bill Vandenberg & Terry Hoolahan 72 2. Roger Chivers & Brian Bloom 70 3. Peter Campbell &

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Hawks Nest Vets

By Tony SMITH

10/5/2016 Stroke 1st Round RSL Trophy A Grade.

1. Bruce Clayton 36.4 2. Grahame Stuart 36.6 3. Terry Hoolahan 37.3 B Grade.

1. Graham Benson 38.4 2. Roger Chivers 40.1 3. Kevin Durham 40.1 NTP 3rd A Grade Greg Everingham B Grade. Brian Swift 5th A Grade Terry Hoolahan B Grade. Brian Jones Jnr 10th A Grade Brian Bloom B Grade. Ian Lawrence 16th A Grade David Brailey B Grade. Grahame Stuart John Verdon 68 c/b 4. Brian A Johnson & Neville 68 5. Robert Long & Lee Rankin 67 c/b NTP. 10 Colin Bagnall A 10 Alan Crittenden B 10 John Warne C 16 Bruce Clayton A 16 Colin Bell Bell B Balls to 58 c/b

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try which he converted.

Makai Dvorik and Jacob Misfud’s games continue to improve.

Daly Considine, Max Long, and Darcy O’Brien played well.

The 11’s will travel to Wallsend Maryland on Saturday.

The ‘Tea Gardens Fencing’ 8’s travelled to Windale last weekend, and will play Wallsend Maryland at Myall Park this Saturday at 9am.

The 8’s game will be followed by the “Country Club” 13’s who kick off at 10am.

The 13’s had a bye last weekend.

Tea Gardens Hawks

By Neil REYNOLDS

THE Tea Gardens Hawks were victims of a scheduling anomaly that saw their away game against Newcastle University postponed, reportedly because their home ground was unavailable.

The Hawks are at home to Cardiff this Sunday.

The game will kick off at 2:30pm, preceded by the Ladies League, who play Newcastle Uni at 1:30pm.

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rate in the back row was 12 by Wests Newcatle in the earlier game. exceptional.

Telephone: (07) 5553 3200 Up front, Kye Cotterill and Myall Toll Free: 1 800 652 284 River had five Bundall Qld Aiden Hawkins Fax: were strong.

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By Neil REYNOLDS team together from dummy Leading the way was Email: auspac@auspacmedia.com.au Domonic Lagudi, who topped half.

Visit our five site: www.auspacmedia.com.au THOMAS Tukana scored Other tries for Myall the tackle count. tries in the “JR Richards” 15’s Sonny Braddick worked 46 point to 10 win against River were scored by Bailey Battle, Will Smith, Bradley tirelessly in defence, and West Wallsend on Saturday.

Tukana’s injection Marshal, and Kane Chester. attack.

Tye Carter took the ball from fullback produced Bradley Marshall converted three tries, with Will Smith to the line effectively. Zane inspirational attack.

He and Kane Chester kicking one Pietsch stepped up with a was supported by five eight determined try, which was Bradley Marshall, and half each.

The 15’s will travel to converted by Isaac Mitchell, back Will Smith, who played East Maitland on Saturday for who played with character all a dominant defensive game. game. a 2:30pm kick off.

Others to standout were The “Masonic Centre” 11’s Shaqueal Saunders was Reefe Leslie, Rex Shelton, and were defeated by 14 points to incisive all day, producing a Bailey Battle. Leslies work

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Funeral

DEAR

Ronald William “RON”

Passed away 14.5.2016 Aged 94 years Late of Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest Beloved husband of EILEEN. Loving father & father-in-law of BILL, YVONNE & WAYNE. Much loved grandfather & great grandfather.

Relatives and friends of RON are respectfully advised his Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 19 May 2016.

LANCE BOOTS FUNERALS

49872101

www.lancebootsfunerals.com.au

For Sale 3 PIECE bone leather lounge suite - good condition. $500 Ph. 0418680515 GIRAFFE large wooden ornament, $15 Phone 4997 9212

For Sale

Boats

Vehicles

SONY Walkman 8 GB Digital Media Player; AV Labs Ipod Dock (Speaker); Creative Portable Headphones. Near New $350 ONO. Phone 49972523.

STACER boat $5,000, Good condition. Ph 0414433262

HOLDEN Astra 2005 Auto, 11,500km, LD silver, O garaged, 1 owner, S2 month rego, ATV49Y, $7,800. Ph Peter 0405 435 945

SURFBOARD AlMerrick Kelly Slater K-Step up. 6’’8 X 18 ¾ X 2 ½. Excellent Condition. $300. Paul 0414690791.

TECHNICS Organ with stool $250. Ph 0428970662 TWO Queen Size dooner cover sets, exc cond 1 black & white, 1 purple & maroon $30 ea. ph 49972258.

Caravans 2007 Coronal XL511 Poptop, Elec brakes, A/C S/Axle, Full Annex + extras V.G. Cond $22500 ono onto PH: Brendon 0427110130.

CAMPERVAN 2004 Aliner has full annex & fly. Very good condition. $13,700.

Phone 0438337349.

WEACO fridge/freezer model 110 including 12/24 Volt transformer for this unit. Ideal for 4wd owners. Perfect working clean unit.

Total package $900.

Phone 49972828

COROMAL Seka 535 Pop Top 2001 Model Caravan. A/C, LED LD Axle, Lighting, ODual S Island Bed, 3 way Fridge, Very Good Condition. $19,500 o.n.o Ph 0408 632 431.

CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Or (02) 4983 2134

MILLARD Caravan twin beds 2000 $12,999, Ph 0414433262

HOLIDAY home furniture all in good condition, view from Sunday 6th March, 0429 453 684.

WESTERN red cedar round dining table 6 chairs $95.00. Nite & day sofa bed Free.

4997 0900

PORTABLE 3 burner bbq. Good condition. $50.00. Phone 0429 009 887

Items

RACING Bike Malvern Star. 12 speed.

In excellent condition $250. Ph 49970922

SAVAGE 3.8m. 15hp Mercury. O With LD trailer.

12mths Srego. $2500 ono. Ph 49971477

TRAILER for RideOn Mower $60, Canoe 2 man $450, Compressor $50, Whipper Snipper $10, White Laundry Tub $30. 0418 266 882.

Vehicles 2002 VX Commodore sedan 275000kms, LD SO neat car, V6, clean aew-21h, $1800.

2007 Subaru Forester 147,500kms, Auto, Rego Oct16, Well maint, Good condition, Leather inter, $9850 ono, CWO11X, Phone 4997 8240

Business For Sale

Popular Life Drawing Business For Sale

Perfect for lovers of Art and Entertaining Raw Jaffa provides a unique, sophisticated and entertaining environment for women to socialise whilst undertaking a life drawing class.

With the business primarily operating only 1 day a week there is extensive opportunities for growth and expansion. Or perfect for the part-time/retiree owner.

Raw Jaffa is the only venue of its kind in the region.

Raw Jaffa not only provides a unique avenue for hen's days but allows groups of women no matter whether a birthday, hens day, team bonding or celebrating the birth of a child.

Raw Jaffa allows women to get together and enjoy themselves in this unique environment.

Raw Jaffa is for sale for under $40,000. Being sold as a "going concern", the business will be able to operate the day it's purchased.

The business is being sold debt free and fully equip.

Studio Equipment includes: easels, chairs, aprons, charcoal pens, leather couch, paper, Storage cupboard with all the champagne and wine glasses, platters, cheese boards, cutlery, linen and mats required to run a class, Raw Jaffa merchandise, extensive wall art and signage, website, printer and camera.

Mobile class equipment include: Mobile Boards and paper, aprons, charcoal pens, suitcase to move all stock.

The lease comes with the business but this expires in November 2016, you could either release or choose to only do mobile classes Gross Profit for 2015 was $62,477.

If you have any questions, please call us on 0412 952 436 or email info@rawjaffa.com.au

KIA Rio. 2003, Silver.

Plus box trailer. Both unreg. 1 lrg floor jack.

3 steel jerry cans.

Mechanically good. $700. Ph 49970284 PRADO 1996 $7,000, Ph 0414433262

Wanted CLEAN Egg cartons for project. Will collect Tea Gardens area.

Call 49979783.

STORAGE Shed to rent in Bulahdelah. Call Jill on 0410020096 WANTED to buy house in HN/TG. 2-3 bedrooms, finance approved. Ph: 0427 300 564.

Positions Vacant Casual Position Bar Steward (must have RSA & RCG) Required approx.

8 hours per week and functions.

Applications to:, Bulahdelah Golf Club, PO Box 4 Bulahdelah 2423.

Ph: 4997 4327 E: bulahdelahgolf@ bigpond.com

FENCER

Own tools and transport. Apply in writing stating experience to Fencing Contractor 39 Motum Ave, Tea Gardens 2324 or email gregharris fencing@hotmail.com

Public Notices

Members of Tea Gardens Country Club are reminded that all accumulated member reward points must be redeemed on or before 30 June 2016. Any unredeemed points at close of business 30 June 2016 will be forfeited. Points will again accumulate from 1 July 2016.

For further information please contact the Club office 49970250.

Positions Vacant

General Butcher

Butcher or Boner or slicer, small goods experience an advantage wanted for Butcher shop in Hawks Nest, NSW. Well presented, Call Jim on 0418273352

CONTRACT CLEANER Tea Gardens Baptist Church is inviting tenders for a contract cleaning service.

The contract will commence on 1 July 2016 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years.

Tenders close 5pm 20 May, 2016. For further information contact Caroline Thornthwaite on 4997 1853.

Positions Vacant

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A.G.M.

AGM NOTICES

Stroud Rock Quiz

Myall Community Art and Craft Centre will hold their AGM, at the Craft Centre 245 Myall Street Tea Gardens on Saturday 18 June at 2pm.

All members are encouraged to attend.

Ensure your Organisation’s AGM is in the NOTA ads@mcnota.com.au 4983 2134 PLEASE DONATE NOW SALVOS.ORG.AU 13 SALVOS (13 72 58)

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A GREAT trivia night at Stroud Country Club, on Saturday 21 May starting at 7.30pm. It’s $20 per head to play, which includes light supper. For more information call Stroud Public on 4994 5255. Come dress as your favourite Rock Star.

Public Notices

Mid Coast Council (Great Lakes area)

www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au

ORDINARY MEETING

Inaugural Ordinary Meeting of Mid-Coast Council. Wednesday 25 May 2016, commencing at 2.00pm.

At: Mid-Coast Council, Administration Centre, Breese Pde, Forster Public Addresses will be considered at the discretion of the Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

Mid-Coast Council proposes to rename the ‘Myall River Bridge’ that runs over the Myall River on Bulahdelah Way, Bulahdelah. It is proposed that this bridge be renamed ‘Nan Syron Bridge’. Nan Syron was a local Aboriginal woman of good standing within the local community. Nan was a well-known locality identity who was beloved by all. By renaming this bridge, ‘Nan Syron Bridge’, would honour Aboriginal heritage of Bulahdelah.

Submissions regarding the proposed road name should be made in writing to: Engineering Services, Mid-Coast Council, Breese Parade, FORSTER NSW 2428 If the submission is made by way of objection, then the grounds of the objection must be specified. All submissions are to be received by Friday, 3 June 2016.

PO BOX 450 FORSTER NSW 2428

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Public Notice

Review of Environmental Factors Mungo Brush Road Relocation A Review of Environmental Factors (REF) has been prepared on behalf of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to address the environmental, social, economic and cultural impacts of the proposed relocation of a 3.2km section of Mungo Brush Road in Myall Lakes National Park.

Mungo Brush Road is the main vehicle access into the southern area of the park, via Hawks Nest, and is expected to be impacted by the Dark Point sand dunes within two years. Realignment of the road is the preferred option for maintaining vehicle access into this area of the park.

Public exhibition The REF and associated documents will be placed/is on public exhibition from 23rd May 2016 to 21st June 2016 (30 days). Documents can be viewed online at: NSW Government ‘Have your say’ website www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/consultations OEH website https://engage.environment.nsw.gov.au/consult

Suitably experienced, qualified and enthusiastic people sought for new dining venue opening mid July in Tea Gardens. We require sous-chefs, cooks, breakfast cooks, kitchen hands and wait staff so if you are well presented, proud of your work ethic, and feel you can contribute to helping us become the go-to dining establishment on the Myall coast please forward your resume to gm@tgcc.com.au detailing experience and availability.

Applications close Friday 3 June 2016.

and may be inspected at the following locations: • NPWS Great Lakes Area Office, The Ruins Campground, The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms, NSW. Ph (02) 6591 0300, 8:30am-4:30pm • NPWS Lower North Coast Regional Office, Tremeby Road, Nelson Bay, NSW. Ph (02) 4984 8200, 9am-5pm • Tea Gardens Library, 135 Marine Parade, Tea Gardens, NSW. Ph (02) 49971265, Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9:30am-noon • Tea Gardens Visitor Information Centre, 245 Myall Street, Tea Gardens, NSW. Ph (02) 4997 0111, Mon-Sun 9am-4pm • Karuah Visitor Information Centre, 393 Terean Road, Karuah, NSW. Ph (02) 4987 0002 Tues-Sun 8:30am-4pm • Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre, 8 Crawford Street, Bulahdelah, NSW. Ph (02) 4997 4981 Mon-Sat 9am-4pm Making a submission Any person may make a written submission on the proposal during the exhibition period in the following ways: • Online: https://engage.environment.nsw.gov.au/consult • Email: greatlakes.area@environment.nsw.gov.au • Written: address to: “Mungo Brush Road REF”, NPWS, Great Lakes Area Office, The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms, NSW, 2428

www.queenskitchencatering.com.au www.facebook.com/Queens-Kitchen-Catering

Personal information included in submissions received by NPWS is managed in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act, 1998. If you do not want your personal details to be made public, please mark clearly on your submission that you want your personal details to remain ‘confidential’.

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Phone: 4997 2656 • Mob: 0418 764 257

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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Mobile: 0415 678 687 Ph: 4997 1100 A/H Email: pj.electrical@bigpond.com ABN: 62 225 239 438

Lic No: EC 36026

NEED AN AUTHORISED ESSENTIAL ENERGY OR AUSGRID SERVICE PROVIDER? MAKE POWER KINNECT YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR AN AUTHORISED SERVICE PROVIDER. Services include the installation of new meters and solar meters. Disconnect / reconnect, mains upgrades. New installations of overhead & underground services.

PEST CONTROL

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HAIR DRESSING

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EXCAVATION & SERVICES

PET GROOMING

Fully Accredited Chris Nebauer 0416 128 502

4.5 ton Excavator Tipper Tractor Slasher Mulcher Bobcat 697 Markwell Back Rd, Markwell 2423 slashingservices@hotmail.com www.slashingservices.com.au

Therapeutic Heated Hydro Bath Full Cut & Groom Flea, Tick & Lice Rinse For Small to Medium Dogs

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Massive Mudslide Biggest defeat for Mudcrabs might bring home crowd out

UNION Myall Coast Mudcrabs

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TACKLE: Matt Croese shows just how to tackle the player down.

A convincing win

Karuah Roos

By Sonja EVANS

LAST Saturday the Karuah Roos took on the top-ofthe-table team, Thornton

Photo by Sharon Wedd

Beresfield, at Lionel Morten Oval, being only our second home game of the season.

The Roos Matt Croese#12 was the first to put points on the board.

Quickly followed by Trent Saunders #6 taking the score 8/0 before Thornton Bero scored.

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THE Myall Coast Mudcrabs suffering from a number of player injuries and unavailabily, played Gloucester at picturesque Gloucester on Saturday 14 May. Unfortunately this turned out to be their biggest defeat of the season going down 73 points to 7.

Gloucester turned out to be a very organised side running in 11 tries to 1 in very out of season heat at Gloucester Rugby ground.

The game was observed by local federal member Dr David

Gillespie who took a keen but impartial interest in the game played by these teams both in his electorate of Lyne.

For the Mudcrabs there were no better in attack or defence than Pat Laver and Ashley Rushby who both played themselves to1 a standstill in the hot conditions.

In the backs Tristan Tansey scored a smart try under the posts and James Bowden and Sonny Marks tried hard in defence throughout the game.

Next week the Mudcrabs will be at home to Manning Valley at Myall Park where a number of players will be back from injury and work commitments.

Look forward to seeing a large crowd to support the boys at Myall Park.

Please support the advertisers within the Myall Coast News Of The Area as they are bringing you your local news each week. Tell them you saw their ad in the Myall Coast News.

INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest Ph: 4997 0145 Fax: 4997 1397 hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

PRO SHOP

COME AND TALK to our CLUB PROFESSIONAL, Andrew McCormack and his team.

For all golf related matters phone the PRO SHOP on

4997 0740

HAWKS NEST GOLF CLUB MEMBER S DRAW

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Prize available at this Club only.

Members draw conducted on Wednesday and Friday, after the completion of the raffles.

(Current Jackpot amount is as at 4 May 2016)

CLUB MEAT RAFFLES Wednesdays

Sell from 4.30pm, drawn from 5.45pm

Fridays

SUNDAY RAFFLES & MEMBERS DRAW

$250.00

On your members card to be won each Sunday. Entry via swipe terminal voucher.

Sell from 5.00pm, Drawn from 5.45pm.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTY Special BEER & BURGER

COURTESY Sell from 5.30pm, drawn from 6.45pm BUS SOCIAL CLUB Available at all times.

Just phone the club for bookings.

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