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Development site believed to be an IGA By Dave BRAZIER AFTER many months of speculation and following the demolition of the old shops on the corner of Tuloa Avenue and Booner St Hawks Nest, contractors have been busy over the last week or so preparing for the construction of the new shopping precinct. The area which is next to Hawks Nest Sports Store, had been cleared earlier in the year with residents wishing for a new supermarket store to be constructed to allow more localised shopping of groceries for
the immediate residents to save them the drive to Myall Quays Shopping Centre at Tea Gardens. A development application for a supermarket, delicatessen or café, and office space was lodged to Great Lakes Council and approval given in August of this year. Speaking with Myall Coast News, contractors from Myall Plumbing Service believe the Supermarket will be an IGA Franchise and it’s anticipated opening will be mid year 2016 depending on the weather.
q ALONE BUT TOGETHER: Great Lakes Cr Jim Morwitch, Mayor Jan McWilliams, Deputy Mayor Len Roberts and General Manager Glenn Handford were jubilant at the decision that Great Lakes Council will continue to stand alone.
The Great Lakes AN early Christmas present for the Great Lakes
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management and councillors last week. An announcement from the NSW Government has stated GLC will be allowed to continue to stand-alone
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THE Bulahdelah Playgroup held a Christmas Party for its young members on 17 December where gingerbread was eaten, presents were shared and music was played. This year the Bulahdelah Playgroup has had a regular
gathering of approximately twelve children and their mums in the Bulahdelah Uniting Church Hall. It has been a relaxed atmosphere where the toddlers and babies can have the opportunity to do outside play or inside play with a range of toys and to do crafts.
The mums attend playgroup to socialise and interact with the children. The recent Christmas Party was a celebration to end a fun year and each child received a book as their Christmas gift. The Playgroup have accommodated children from 1 week old to 5 years of age.
AT about 9pm Thursday 17 December 2015, police were called to a Tea Gardens licenced bar, where eight males who were staying in the attached accommodation were refused service. The males who are employed at a concreting firm and working on building blocks in the Tea Gardens Palms Lakes Resort were residing at the motel for the week. Senior constable Dave Coyle told Myall Coast News it is believed the males, who were well intoxicated, had not been drinking on site but instead in their rooms when they have then gone to the Tea Gardens Public
Wharf. “Three of the group have stripped naked and jumped into the river.” “Upon leaving the river they have redressed and entered the hotel where they have been refused service.” “At this point the group have become extremely aggressive and abusive with a male member of staff being threatened with serious assault.” Police attended and spoke with the men. All denied any wrong doing despite CCTV to the contrary. The men were to be dealt with for wilful and obscene exposure, offensive language, failure to quit a
licenced premise and intimidation and assault of staff members. It is to be noted the hotel and staff did everything asked of them. It is a timely reminder yet again coming up to the holiday period, that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated by staff in any licenced premise in the Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest area or police. Any one who finds themselves removed or barred from one licenced premise will find themselves barred from all. “At the very minimum if you fail to leave when asked you will be infringed $550,” said Officer Coyle.
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our ratepayers to affirm our plans through supporting the need for responsible rate increases over past years. “Without these measures, we would not have satisfied the requirements to be declared fit for the future,” he said. “We will await the reform proposals in the new year and we will continue to work with the NSW Government to deliver on our Fit for the Future proposal.” Mr Handford said that Great Lakes Council will now continue to focus on providing sustainable local government services for its community. “We will continue to listen to our community when they tell us how they want us to deliver services.” “We are going to get on with the job that we are doing well.”
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Port Stephens not so happy FURTHER to last weeks state government’s local government reform announcement and the proposed merger of Port Stephens with Newcastle City Council, Port Stephens Council acting General Manager Mike McIntosh told Myall Coast News, “Obviously, the state government announcement this morning came as a shock given it completely turned on its head previous indications made about the future of local government in the Hunter region.” “Council, the Mayor and the General Manager had been informed, on multiple occasions in public and in private, that Port Stephens’ fit for the future status meant that it would stand alone into the future and would not be merged with any
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“The NSW Government has recognised the hard work and sound management undertaken at Great Lakes Council over the last decade in this announcement,” said Council’s General Manager, Mr Glenn Handford. NSW Minister for Local Government, Mr Paul Toole said today that regional Councils that were deemed Fit for the Future, like Great Lakes, would now be able to commence implementation of their Fit for the Future proposals. “We were pleased that we were declared fit for the future as a result of many years work by our Councillors and staff towards achieving sustainable financial management,” said Mr Handford. “In addition this has required
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A CHANCE conversation between a Lions Club member and a member of the public has revealed that not every member of the Tea Gardens community will be able to celebrate Christmas in the same manner that most of us will. As a result of this conversation the Tea Gardens Lions Club approved the donation of two Christmas Hampers to be passed on to two families in the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area. Doug Allen from Tea Gardens Lions Club said, “The St Vincent de Paul Society was contacted and were requested to identify two families who were in need of assistance.” “Two hampers containing hams, Christmas Cakes, puddings and other festive fare were prepared and handed over to Kevin Maher, President of the St Vincent de Paul Society for delivery on Wednesday,” Mr Allen told Myall Coast News.
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THE various social and user groups of North Arm Cove have come together to produce a guiding plan for a community hub around the community hall. The plan not only sets out the existing facilities but outlines future possibilities including a village green. The need for the plan arose out of the hall being identified by council and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) as a refuge of last resort for bushfires and other emergencies. In identifying the requirements for a refuge it was discovered that some the user groups were developing their requirements without consultation with other groups. They would obtain grant funding for a particular project only to find that where they proposed to locate, it would interfere with operations of other groups. For instance, it is a requirement for a safety refuge that water tanks for firefighting are needed. However, tanks are pointless if they cannot be accessed by the fire trucks
PRESENTING: Ross Weightman with Shelly Lindeman and daughter Savanna from the Hawks Nest Pre-School.
Donating funds back into the community By Max BISMIRE THE Parish Council of St Andrew’s Anglican Church decided that the proceeds of their Stall at the River Festival
and the Toy Fayre at the Op Shop should be distributed within the community. As a result we had $3,000 to give away and the recipients were the Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club, Hawks Nest
Pre-School, and the fund created to support Nurse Karen and family from the Medical Centre. Cheques were presented at a Service on 13 December by Rector’s Warden, Ross Weightman.
Happy Zoo winner THREE lucky families have each won a Family Pass to Taronga Zoo after a recent competition organised by the Myall Coast News. As part of the competition the local newspaper promised to draw two lucky winners,
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one entry that came in via email, we just had to find another Family Pass to give away.” William Browne (4) sent us this photo of himself. Young William said, "I like the Taronga Zoo because there are so many animals, you can see them
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if say picnic tables are in the way. In some way this is a similar problem council faces from time to time when community groups source funding for a well needed project without reference to council. Council is obligated to set out its community plan well in advance and has not budgeted for or consulted with the community about an unexpected project. A classic example has been the community funding of a swimming pool. No one questions the need, it is a worthwhile project. The community receives source funding through private and federal grants to build it, but council suddenly has to adjust its budget and approved community plan to cater for substantial, unexpected, ongoing maintenance costs. This means that another well needed project that has been given high priority in the community plan may miss out. Council greatly appreciates the forward planning and cooperation by the user groups at North Arm Cove. It really is an efficient and strategic approach.
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Grant for Bridge By Dave BRAZIER
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SOMETIME between 2pm on Wednesday 16 December and 7am Thursday 17 December a 2006 New Holland C190 q TAKEN: 2006 New Holland ‘Posi Track’ bobcat C190 ‘Posi Track’ bobcat. has been stolen from a rural property near Tea have been safe in it’s isolated Gardens. location and police believe the The property is on the offenders would be known to western side of the Pacific the owner and the location of Highway at Tea Gardens. the bobcat. The bobcat is Anyone with any predominately grey in colour information on its where with yellow bands. about are encouraged to It has black tracks. call Tea Gardens Police on The bobcat was thought to 49970244.
THE Bulahdelah Carols By Candlelight is run by the Great Lakes Nursing Home and over fifty locals were there to sing this year. In fact, the Carols By Candlelight event, have been hosted by the Great Lakes Nursing Home for 25 years now. The Great Lakes Nursing Home was established by community donations and time so it has been fitting that the service is held there. Due to the weather conditions, on Wednesday 16 December, the executive decision was made that the Carols By Candlelight needed to be conducted inside with the Bulahdelah Choir leading
Major damage to wharf GREAT Lakes Council is disappointed to find major damage has occurred to the wharf and associated pontoon adjacent to the Tea Gardens boat ramp. Council’s Manager of Parks and Recreation, Mr
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and cohesion. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington MP was over the moon for the Bridge Clubs members when she contacted Myall Coast News after hearing of her success in gaining funding from the NSW Government. Speaking with Myall Coast News, Ms Washington said, “This is a
known." "Most disappointing is that we will be forced to close the wharf until a contractor is available to undertake repairs, which will not occur until late January."
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fantastic result for a very community minded group of members who have fought hard for this funding, and it’s given me great pleasure to have been involved in helping them source the $50,000 granted towards the project”. Bridge Club President Trish Gratwick thanked Kate Washington MP for her guidance and support during a recent meeting celebrating the announcement at the proposed site of the Bridge Clubs facilities. Trish Gratwick said, “This is the start of exciting times for our 100 members, being given the opportunity to have our own clubhouse is amazing, and we all want to thank Ms Washington for her constant efforts in helping us try and achieve this.” The purpose built facilities will be on a parcel of land owned by Great Lakes Council and will be 244sq.m in size. Apart from Bridge and regular get-togethers, the facility will also be able to meet the need of other sport and recreational groups with similar needs. It is anticipated that furnishings like tables and chairs can be left in place for each users individual session requirements and some refreshment facilities are also planned. Also receiving funding with the assistance of Ms Washington, Karuah Public School will receive $10,500 which will go towards much needed upgrades to the schools kitchen and canteen area which will include new bench tops, additional drawers, cupboards, cupboard doors, shelving and painting of internal ceiling and walls.
the songs. The residents of the Nursing Home were part of the action and the verandah was used for the overflow of community participants. A sausage sizzle was held at 5:30 pm and the carol singing q CAROLS: Nate Reitsma, Mathew Thompson, Jye Thompson began at 6:30 pm. and Salome Reitsma. There was a performance by who have dementia. Lakes Nursing Home, spoke Meredyth and Angus Rae and The carol singing lights up to Myall Coast News about the some words shared by Rui joy of having a carol service at their memories and you can Coelho and the Bulahdelah the Nursing Home. see them enjoying the time Choir ‘Convergence’ together with the community.” “The residents really participated throughout the enjoy Christmas and having Kathryn Freihaut, the evening. Director of Nursing, was one the community come and Errol Curran, the share carols with them is very of the main organisers and Executive Officer of the Great beneficial for those residents promoted the event.
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Public dialysis unit available PUBLIC dialysis patients living in Great Lakes can now receive life-saving treatment closer to home, with the opening of a new dialysis unit at Forster Private Hospital. Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said Hunter New England Health is now operating six chairs from the new custom-built renal unit. “I congratulate HNE Health, Pulse Health, who
operates Forster Private Hospital and the owner of the facility, Cape Hawke Community Hospital and Health Association, for working together to open public dialysis chairs in Forster,” Mr Bromhead said. “Dialysis is a lifeline for people with renal disease but the treatment alone can be exhausting. This new service is life-changing for the patients who were travelling three times per week for
treatment and their families. “By eliminating the burden of travel for those patients in the Forster area, I hope the burden of dialysis treatment will be just that little bit easier.” Mr Bromhead said that Hunter New England Health is planning to extend the service in 2016, including private renal patients. “The expansion of services will depend on having more appropriately trained renal nurses available to take on these additional patients.” Hunter New England Health chief executive Michael DiRienzo said it is an exciting time for renal patients. “Six Forster-based patients receiving dialysis treatment in Taree may now receive their treatment much closer to home,” Mr DiRienzo said. The new ground-floor unit at Forster Private Hospital is spacious and easy to access. It has been fitted out with all new equipment, including new chairs and personal televisions. The new unit also features an isolation room, for use by patients who may be prone to infections. Cape Hawke Community Hospital and Health Association chairman Roger Lynch said the Association will provide the purpose-built space rent free for the dialysis service, to be run by HNE Health. “All three groups have worked hard to reach an arrangement that ensures our local public patients get the services they need close to home, I am pleased that we are able to offer this service here,” Mr Lynch said.
Car set on fire whilst fishing AT about 11pm Thursday 17 December, a 50 year old male was fishing on Bennetts beach Hawks Nest just north of the sewer treatment works when he noticed a large orange glow in the sky behind.
He has left the beach to find his Toyota Van fully engulfed in fire. Tea Gardens RFS attended unfortunately the vehicle was totally destroyed. There were reports of two 4WD’s seen in the dunes before
and after the blaze. Police believe the fire to be deliberately lit. Any who has any information of the 2 4WD’s are encouraged to contact Tea Gardens Police on 49970244
A second vehicle was destroyed by fire about an hour later. The vehicle was abandoned on Gorrengi Road at Bulga Creek for a number of days being set alight. Police suspect both incidents are connected.
Smiths Lake concern GREAT Lakes Council and Marine Park officers need your help this summer to prevent illegal driving of vehicles on the delicate exposed bed of Smiths Lake by reporting any illegal acts you observe. Smiths Lake is an “Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lagoon” (ICOLL) and was opened to the ocean in September this year. The Lake is part of the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park and is valued highly by our local community and visitors for its high ecological value. “After the Lake is opened significant areas of the lake bed are exposed, particularly in Wamwarra Bay and near the Lake opening at Symes Bay. Unfortunately these areas and other foreshore areas are being heavily impacted by cars driving on the lake bed,” said Council’s Manager of Natural Systems, Mr Gerard Tuckerman.
“The impact of cars driving on the foreshore on the Marine Park has long term impacts on fish and macroinvertebrate habitat. Of concern to us is that saltmarsh communities are being destroyed and these are endangered ecological communities in NSW,” said Mr Tuckerman It is a serious offence to drive on the Lake and people will be up for significant fines up to $22,000 as they are in breach of numerous pieces of legislation. Infringement notices of $500 can also be issued under the Fisheries Management Act and Marine Estate Management Act. If you see people undertaking this prohibited activity please assist Council and Marine Parks with this campaign by collecting details of the offence, timing, number plate and location and call Council rangers on (02) 6591 7222.
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Hunter Medical Research Institute East Gresford Showground. The Crime Prevention Review. Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The 43rd & 44th Solo Hunter region local Government Golf Day. Myall Coast News of the area Bulahdelah Soccer Club. Bulahdelah Show. Bulahdelah Golf Club. Tea Gardens Baptist Church. Karuah Pre-School. Karuah Primary School.
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Council’s Library Manager, Mr Chris Jones. “But we knew that we needed to come up with something different so that people who were simply too far away could still become literacy tutors. The last thing we wanted was for this to be seen as Forster-centric.” Seeing this as a challenge rather than a barrier, and having no other examples to draw from, the Library and North Coast TAFE developed a unique solution – an online training course for literacy tutors. The launch of this course, combined with an orientation morning, was held on Thursday 3 December for 14 volunteer tutors at Tea Gardens Library. On completion of the course these volunteers will have the skills to enable them to assist the community with improving their reading. Donna Guiver of Mid North Coast TAFE provided support material and a general overview of the program to the eager tutors. “It is anticipated that the tutors will become available to the community q NEW LITERACY TUTORS: (Front) Ann Scully, Wilma Drake, Florence Beatty, Cheryl Jensen, Jan Peters, Chris Shelly and (Back) Donna Guiver, by mid-February 2016,” said Mr Geoff Scully, Di Vercoe, Sue Ghobrial, Ros Jones, Gloria Ballard, Carol Johnson, Judy Quarrell, Jenelle Bailey and Gina Houghton. Jones. If you know of someone who could benefit from Better Reading Better TAFE Campus in Tuncurry. The program became known as Communities, or you would like to find out more about this exciting initiative, Better Reading Better Communities. “We were thrilled with the please do not hesitate to contact Tea IN 2014 Great Lakes Council’s Library new service – training members of volunteers. The course was face-toService launched a ground breaking the community to become literacy face and run out of the Great Lakes response from the community,” said Gardens Library on 4997 1265.
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By Dave BRAZIER ALL year round members from the Tea Gardens – Hawks Nest Mens Shed have been building and repairing many items for the community and some local businesses, and Christmas time is no different. Recognising the Ice Cream Shack at Tea Gardens as a contributor to the community, and upon hearing of a wish to give the signage outside a little bit of a facelift, TGHNMS member Victor Logie thought he could add something specialised to the exterior and help attract potential clientele. Victor designed and made ‘timber spirals’ out of an idea that just popped into his head one day. Speaking with Myall Coast News, Victor said, “There are 40 individual pieces of timber in each spiral. It took me a while to get my head around
what I wanted to make and how I was going to make it.” Also benefiting from the TGMS Members, the pathway outside the shops in Hawks Nest have been given an uplifting make-over with the installation of several plant boxes and plant box. Men’s Shed member John Sells said, “We were commissioned by the local Progress Association to construct these planter boxes and seats. They’ve taken about 100 man hours to build from mostly recycled timber.” Seven community groups have worked together so the Tuloa Avenue shops in Hawks Nest would be more interesting. The Holiday Coast Credit Union grant became available for the HN/TG Progress Association to install the planter boxes and plants. Leigh Allen from the
Progress Association said, “The shop owner, John Cameron, wanted to do something along this line so a combine application was made to, Council.” “After discussions with the shop keepers and sorting out the best placements for the boxes, Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Men’s Shed constructed and installed the planter boxes,” said Ms Allen. “Jenny Woodward also provided and planted hybrid plants of locally found natives,” said Ms Allen. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington MP was also spotted enjoying the seats and planter boxes recently, telling Myall Coast News, “These are just fantastic, the Tea Gardens Mens Shed members provide excellent services like these all the time, and they should be applauded for their time and skills.”
q GROUP EFFORT: Back row: Amy Rodgers [Kelly’s Bakehouse]; John Rumble [Hawks Nest First National]; Julie Hammond [Holiday Coast Credit Union]; Men’s Shed members John Sells, Colin Ayers and Grant Hickey. Front row Leigh Allen [Progress Ass]; Norma Glenn [U3A].
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HOPE everything is going well for you and your family!! Besides all my normal monthly reports (which I’m sure are a little tedious to read at times) I decided to send you all and all the Myall Coast News readers a wonderful and joyous Christmas. Below is a photo from Poland Rotary which I will translate for you in a minute. Hopefully we will have a white Christmas here as the temps are hovering around 0-4 normally (The forecast for Christmas Day is a lovely -2 (yes that’s minus two) to a high of 4 and showers - at the moment). Anyway the message below is (rough translate without google) “Polish Rotarians wish a beautiful and magical Christmas and may all your dreams come true in q SANTA’S KNEE: Kaz Qvr ordering her prezzies from Santa. 2016”. So to you, your family and everyone a Merry Christmas, a safe New Year and greetings from Poland. (Tak więc dla Ciebie, Twojej rodziny i By Dave BRAZIER and held on the last Saturday wszystkich Wesołych Świąt, bezpieczny before Christmas annually, the nowy rok i pozdrowienia z Polski.) CHILDREN of all ages along with BBQ area near the boat ramp at South Pindimar was decorated by Bulahdelah (Currently overseas) their families and friends enjoyed members with plenty of tinsel and Cordel Murphy the start of the festive season last Saturday evening at the Pindimar trees and of course some Christmas waterfront. lights. All the decorations and the Organised by the Pindimar location were the perfect backdrop Bundabah Community Association, for about 100 locals and friends
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q GOOD FUN: Grant Punton getting into the Christmas spirit.. who gathered to listen to some live music and Carols. And what Christmas party would be complete without Santa? Santa surprised everyone when he dropped by and was swamped by several kiddies and even a few adults keen to get their Christmas wish orders in. Following Santas visit the kids were able to participate in a treasure hunt as the adults tried their luck at winning a couple of hampers on offer through a raffle. The Pindimar Bundabah Community Association wish everyone in the Community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
thoroughly enjoy bringing you the local news each and every week. We hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow with loved ones. Take care. From all the TEAM at Myall Coast News Of The Area (the NOTA)
I HAVE a place in the amazing place of Hawks Nest and have been coming here for many years, soon to live permanently. Every time I drive in off the Singing Bridge and stop at the end of Kingfisher Ave, I can’t help but wonder why we don’t have the right of way. I think that given there is less traffic coming south from Mungo Brush there should be a better solution. Either a round about or a give way sign for the cars coming from Mungo Brush should make the traffic flow better given the number of cars that turn into And out of Hawks Nest. Surely many others have thought the same thing? Frank Carabetta Hawks Nest
Reminder to get entered Dear News Of The Area, REGARDING an entry into the ‘Win $50 of Fuel Promo’ with the Myall Coast News. We had our house sprayed through Shayne at Pelican pest control on Wednesday 16 December. Thank you for the opportunity to win some petrol! Nice. Happy Christmas and New Year to all in your office. Alix Verge Tea Gardens
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AQUA 2 Kayak plus 2 Taupo Alloy Shaft Paddles. Price $500 ono. Australia II American’s Cup scale detail model (partly put together) $30. Ph: 49972523. BEDROOM suite, Lounge, 3 recliner chairs, Fridge, 2 display cabinets. Sell separately. Ph 02 49 972017 COMPLETE Kitchen Cabinetry including Electric Cook Top, Range Hood, Oven, Dishwasher, Stainless Steel double sink with MIxer . Professionally removed. All in good condition, $300.Approx 50sq metres of carpet and underlay $50. Pick up, Hawks Nest. Call 0412837294. CAMERA tripod Manfrotto heavy duty incl ball head and padded carry bag. As new. $300. Also monopod with tilt head. As new. $100. 0402054207.
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HASA F2 fold up bike (three months old) $220 ono. 34 Mermaid Ave, Hawks Nest, 0416 124 718.
SURF board cover; like new. Suit board up to 8’5” x 2’3” $50. Bennett 10’6” Soft Race Board, ex. cond. with cover $700. Ph: 0411067058.
GLASSES Spec Saver presesibes eye gklasses. Found on the corner of Boston and Budgerie St Tea Gardens. Ph 0423 309 410.
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PLUMBER & GASFITTER Fully Licensed. Maitland Plumbing is now servicing Tea Gardens Hawks Nest areas. Ph Robert 0414 493 455.
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LARGE heavy duty round cane laundry basket with calico insert. $30.00 Phone 4997 9212 OUTDOOR setting teak round table four chairs $150 49972258. POKER table (portable). Seats 8. Carry bag & acc. As new cond. $50 Ph 49979783. SAVAGE Four Mtr Alum runabout with 39HP Merc motor on reg trailer, incl extras, good cond, $3000. Ph 49972345
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Items BEDROOM suite, Lounge, 3 recliner chairs, Fridge, 2 display cabinets. Sell separately. Ph 02 49 972017 SMALL lounge suite,1 two-seater, 2 recliners. Dining suite, extender table, 4 chairs. China cabinet. Lge sideboard. All offers considered. Phone 0427861943. 10LTR ss cookpot $5 Jigsaw mat $10, Pie cooker $15, 28L Elect Oven $25. Ph 49978240
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Tea Gardens Waste Transfer Station will be open an additional day being each Saturday from 8am to 12pm commencing 19 December 2015 to 23 January 2016 inclusive. Normal operating times are: Monday 12pm – 4pm Tuesday 8am – 12pm Wednesday 12pm – 4pm Thursday 8am – 12pm Friday 8am – 12pm
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THURSDAY evening, 17 December, played host to a large gathering of darters for the last night of social darts for 2015. The mixed doubles winners ,after a two way play - off , were Grace Oldfield and Graeme Bramley. The runners up for the social evening were Darren Rapley and Robert Bartlett. The ladies highest score for the evening was 96 points, achieved from Marion Smith. The mens highest score, after a three way play - off, was won with a score of 140 points from Trevor Pearson. The social darts evening q PLEASED: Grace Oldfield and Graeme Bramley proudly displaying their will resume 6.30 pm darts after winning mixed doubles. Thursday 7 January, 2016.
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Saturday 19/12/2015 X-Mas Crazy 4 person Ambrose Sponsored by Al Jobson & Barbie Gordon. Winners- Prince Street Prancer’'s- A. Jobson, B.Gordon, F.Mason, Y.Mason. R/Up- Pink BitsG.Buck. J.Buck ,J.Fittock , D.Nassif 2nd R/up- Hot Shots- T.Griffis, K.Smith, T.Stellema, A.Benson. 3rd R/Up- Bah Humbugs- J.Graham, T.Graham, A.Freihaut, K.Freihaut. NTP 6th- Hot Shots. NTP 15thPrince Street Prancers. NTP- 8thBah Humbugs. Jackpot 17th- Team 1 Leg. Longest Drive- Rat Pack. Accurate Drive- Bah Humbugs. Best Dressed Cart- Pink Bits. Best Dressed Team- Prince Street Prancers. A Great Day had by All Thankyou to our sponsors Al and Barbie and to all who helped organise the event.
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SHOWING the outstanding social golfers how its done, Michael Howell, won the nine holes of golf for the second week running. After a count back, Glen Burgess was the runner up q
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Thursday 17 December, the last week of social golf for the year. The nearest to the pin winner was Jim McDonald and Pat Henry won the raffle. The social club nine holes of golf will resume on Thursday 28th January 2016.
PLAY: Jim McDonald holding the pin for Pat Henry.
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FISHING
By Luke BOYD
HOT, sunny northerly orientated winds dominated the last social fishing competition for the year. Friday 18-20 December was the last social fishing outing for 2015. The weather played along as ordered and some great catches were witnessed at the Sunday 5 pm weigh in. The outright winner and mens division champion was Andrew Sharp catching a great swag of bream and an Australian Salmon. The runner up was
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19 DECEMBER: Saturday Jackpot bowls had a total of 22 players. The winners on the day were Ron Hourn, John Miller and Doug Johnson with +23. Runners up with +11 George Jones and Laurence Stothard. In the club fours Paul Shultz, Ken towers, John Bartyn and Grant Bidgood had a win against Bruce Moss, Pete Hutley, Mick Faye and Rod Gregory by 23 shots to 14. Shane Barry, Kevin Reed, Ken Southern and Shane Reed defeated Bo Taylor Allan Robards, Steve Locke and Leo Kierans 28 shots to 18. And Ron Hourn, Stewart Deery, John Miller and Chris Whalan defeated Mark Chalker Mick Worth Ian Russell and Robert Taylor by 20 shots to 18.
q SECOND: Darby Neville displaying part of his runner up catch.
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SUNDAY CHARITY CASH RAFFLES & BINGO Tuesdays and Thursdays MEMBERS the school holidays DRAW $1000 during (starting from 29 December) Must be WON this Sunday Sell from 5.00pm, Drawn from 5.45pm.
Me rr y C h r is t m a s “Merry Christmas to everyone from the Golf Club.” A reminder that the club will be closed for Christmas Day only. MyallCoastNews.com.au
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Darby Neville who caught flathead, whiting, bream and a tailor. The ladies division winner was Jessica Slow , catching some great bream and an Australian salmon. The runner up was Karen Glynn. The mystery fish of an Australian salmon was won by Jessica Slow. The next fishing outing will be held on the 8-10 January 2016.
q WIN: Jessica Slow showing off her prize winning Australian salmon.
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