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Spring to the festival THE weather is warming up (finally!) and you can feel the hint of spring in the air - and perhaps even a little spring in your step.

Of course Saturday September 7 is the day we all have to pop our vote for the Federal Election in the ballot box, but once that’s out of the way, how about heading down to St Marys and enjoying a great day out at the St Marys Spring Festival!

Queen Street will be closed off and there will be a Grand Parade down the street centre, entertainment galore and an array of stalls where you can get in early and purchase gifts for Chistmas!

There’ll be amusements, Elvis and Johnny O’Keefe impersonators, ponies and animal rides and plenty to eat and drink.

Be sure to stop off at the Nepean News and St Clair Community News stall and grab a copy of our special edition: Nepean History - The stories behind a Unique Treasure - for just $10.

It’s a great read and furthermore would make an excellent gift - and half of the proceeds go to the St Marys and Nepean Historical Societies, which in turn enables them to continue with their work in retaining our region’s history.

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by Kerrie Martin WELL here we are, with just over a week to go until polling day. Unless something extraordinary happens for K Rudd or something catastrophic happens for Big Tone, there will be a change in government before you sink your first beer on Saturday night, 7th September.

As this is our last edition before the Federal Election, I’m pretty sure the next time I type the name Fiona Scott it will be followed by the letters MP. Fiona Scott has run a great campaign and has shown that she has the resilience and the smarts to enter parliament and do a good job representing our local community. David Bradbury has also campaigned hard, but I think the damaged party behind him spraypainted the writing on the wall for him quite some time ago.

If I was a betting girl, I’d probably place a wager on Mr Bradbury being a candidate for the next state election. It might sound crazy, but in the absence of much talent in the NSW opposition, there is quite an opening (paved all the way to the top) for someone who was once Assistant Treasurer of the country.

It is also pretty apparent that I will no longer be calling Tony Abbott the Opposition Leader, but I don’t think there’ll be a title swap between Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd. While Tony Abbott will almost certainly be Prime Minister, I think its unlikely that Kevin Rudd will take the title of Opposition Leader. He has to win his own seat first, which I suspect he will, but, I get the feeling that old set of Labor knife blades will be sharpened up again and ready for action. The Labor MPs who were willing to ignore their gut instinct if it meant a chance at retaining government are hardly likely to continue down that path in opposition.

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All-Weather track FEDERAL Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, joined Federal Sports Minister Senator Don Farrell to announce that a re-elected Federal Labor Government will provide $1.5 million to Penrith City Council for the construction of a new all-weather athletics track in the Penrith region.

“David Bradbury has been in ongoing contact with me, making a strong case for the Federal Labor Government to secure this funding,” Senator Farrell said.

“This new facility would be available for all local athletics groups and schools in the Penrith area and will support the future of this great sporting community.”

Mr Bradbury, welcomed the announcement and said the commitment builds on Federal Labor’s strong record of delivering for local sport.

“An all-weather track in the Penrith area is something our local athletics groups have been advocating for over many years,” Mr Bradbury said.

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“I thank Penrith City Councillor John Thain for garnering community support for this new facility through a petition and for initiating Council’s Athletic Club Consultation Group to help identify potential locations for the track.

The final location of the track will be selected through a consultation process involving Penrith City Council, the Outer West Metropolitan Zone Little Athletics and the eight athletics clubs across the Penrith Local Government Area.

The funding for this facility would be delivered through the Government’s Sporting Communities that is already included in the budget.

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Relics found THE St Marys & District Historical Society members were given a wonderful surprise when an email came all the way from Germany from a volunteer aircraft researcher by the name of Volker Urbansky.

Mr Urbansky had seen the society’s Tribute newsletter online with the information on Pilot Officer Edward Frank Champness.

He had excavated the site where “Eddy’s” plane had crashed and had found a few pieces of the plane.

He was sad to find so few pieces left.

Originally the tail end of the bomber was located 300 meters away - a large part of the bomber crashed into a field and other parts in an adjacent forest.

Mr Volker and his friend Werner Oeltjebruns have been involved for many years investigating and exploring crash sites in

Germany with the help of metal detectors. Mr Volker has had many contacts with relatives in the U.S.A. and England. Werner has been doing this for over 30 years and has unearthed many missing aviator’s resting places.

Mr Volker worked for 13 years with the German Air Force. The pieces were sent to the St Marys Historical Society via Germany and are now part of their World War Two exhibition. They have been authorised as being part of the LANCASTER III JB546 – 630 SQUADRON flown by Eddy and the seven-man crew in May, 1944.

Don’t forget to check it out at the Back to St Mary Reunion at the “Chambers” on Sunday 8th September, 2013. See them on Facebook “Memories of St Marys-South Creek, NSW”.

Researcher, Lyn Forde with the exhibits.

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By Kerrie Martin

MALCOM Turnbull, Shadow Minister for Communications and Broadband, visited St Marys last week to accompany Liberal Candidate for Lindsay, Fiona Scott in announcing that a Coalition Government will help make Lindsay streets safer by providing $300,000 for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras.

Mr Turnbull was a well-recognised face as he walked down Queen St with many residents stopping to have a chat and shake his hand. In true St Marys style, Mr Turnbull even stopped off for a feed at Lucky’s cafe.

The investment, which was announced at Coachman’s Park, comprises of $100,000 for CCTV cameras in three locations: High Street and Station Street in Penrith and in Queen Street, St Marys.

“The best way to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour is to prevent it occurring in the first place,” Ms Scott said.

“These CCTV cameras will help to reduce harassment, anti-social behaviour, alcohol-related offences, assaults, robberies and motor vehicle theft.

“Preventing crime is a whole-of-

community initiative and this investment demonstrates that the Coalition is serious about engaging with Council, police, businesses and local residents in the area.

“Our commitment is part of the Coalition’s Safer Streets Communities Grants program, which if the Coalition is elected, will make our streets safer by providing $50 million over four years to tackle local crime hotspots around Australia.”

Mr Turnbull said the best place to tackle crime is at the local level and our Safer Streets Plan seeks to involve residents, shop owners, police, state and local governments in identifying local projects to make our streets safer.

“Our Plan for Safer Streets will boost the efforts of local communities to address crime and anti-social behaviour by helping them to implement crimefighting measures such as the installation of CCTV and better lighting,” Mr Turnbull said.

“This project in Lindsay will improve safety and the perception of safety and will make potential criminals think twice before offending.

“The CCTV investment is part of the Coalition’s strong plan to create stronger, safer communities.”

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Visiting St Marys: Malcolm Turnbull MP with Liberal Candidate for Lindsay, Fiona Scott

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Hooked on books 70 years young!

By Annette Thain

THE school was Bedlam as parents and carers arrived at day’s end to pick up their children from My First School Childcare Centre in St Marys, last week.

All the youngsters raced over to tellall about their unforgettable day at school celebrating National Book Week.

Director, Debbie Veitch and her hard-working staff outdid themselves in ensuring the centre’s annual book week festivities would be a memorable occasion for their young charges.

The staff and all the children, aged just a few months old through to the big kids of six, dressed up as a character

from a one of their favourite books.

Debbie was resplendent as Cinderella, there were a couple of Snow Whites, a Batman, Zoo-keeper Man and several giraffes who bopped along to giraffe dance music.

“The idea of the day is to make the children aware that books can be fun,” Debbie said.

Staff set up various stations where books such as the Teddy Bears Picnic, Giraffes Can’t Dance, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly were read as the children participated by acting out the scenes.

THE Nepean Regional Security team paused for a break last week, at the Regatta Kitchen & Bar, to celebrate the 70th birthday of long- time employee, Graham Rees.

Quiet and unassuming, Graham seemed a little uncomfortable with all the fuss and was ever the gentleman; offering to share Gina Field and Senator Marise Payne with his entrée. Little did he know Graham Rees. Photo by Kieren Tilly of the surprise in store for him later that afternoon. have four employees well over 60 years Graham has worked in the Security of age and many in their late 50’s.” industry since 1983 and recalls the day In recognition of Graham’s 30 years he got his license at Newcastle. It was a of service to the Security industry, Gina one day training affair and “if you didn’t invited Senator Marise Payne to pin a pass, there was something wrong with medal on Graham’s chest on behalf of you,” Graham said. A lot has changed NRS. since then, with industry regulation, “Security is about experience, and Graham has consistently up-skilled loyalty, dedication and respect,” Gina himself to remain in Security, despite said. what some may consider a disadvantage Graham Rees was chuffed and lost of mature years. for words. “I love the job and wouldn’t Not so Gina Field, the Managing want to work anywhere else. I treat Director of Nepean Regional Security. people how I want to be treated – with “I love my mature boys,” she said. “We respect.”

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NATIONAL Child Protection Week is a national campaign held on 1-7 September to raise awareness of child abuse prevention throughout Australia. The theme for NCPW 2013 continues to be “Protecting Children is Everyone’s Business” and “Play Your Part”.

White Balloon Day is a Bravehearts event held during Child Protection Week to raise awareness about child sexual assault and to help empower survivors to break their silence. This year the goal is to raise $500,000 to help make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child. Bravehearts provide education, training and support to families and schools to help children who have suffered sexual abuse.

Located at Rooty Hill is Rosie’s Place; a community based sexual assault counselling service for children, young people and families covering all of western Sydney.

Rosie’s Place was formed in 1986 and is committed to working to support children, young people and families in obtaining safety and providing resources to increase their safety.

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On Friday 6 September, Bennett Road Public School, Colyton will have a fundraising day to support Rosie’s Place. Local MP’s David Bradbury and Tanya Davies will be in attendance for a Presentation on Child Safety along with representatives from the five other schools in the learning community; St Marys Public, St Marys South Public, Colyton Public, Oxley Park Public, Colyton High and St Marys Snr High.

Principal of Bennett Road Public School, Matthew Plummer, says that teachers are often the first contact for many children who have been abused.

“They are looking for an adult who will listen to them,” he said. The school learning community provides Child Protection Lessons catering for all ages, to teach children awareness and strategies to avoid abuse, and what to do if it should occur.

If you would like to donate to Rosie’s Place during National Child Protection Week, contact Bennett Road Public School on 9623 2018 If you have been abused, contact Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

If you have any information relating to the abuse or exploitation of children, report it immediately to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Commander retires

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PENRITH Local Area Command’s Commander Superintendent Ben Feszczuk has hung his hat for the last time, retiring after serving over 45 years in the force.

In a send-off worthy of the gentleman who put his heart and soul into serving our local community, police helicopters and bagpipers formed part of the official ceremony last week to bid Sup Feszczuk farewell.

Sup Fesczuk said although he was looking forward to retirement, he would certainly miss the job and that it had been a great honour to serve the community.

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Students Discover Rio RIO DE JANEIRO in Brazil was thought to be first sighted by a Spanish navigator, Vicente Pinzon in January 1500. For many years it was a Portuguese settlement but became capital of the Republic of Brazil in 1889.

In 1960 the city of Brazilia replaced Rio as national capital of Brazil.

Students Ben Robb and Gemma Carling from Emmaus Catholic College at Kemps Creek, recently had the opportunity of discovery in the Brazilian capital. Their discoveries occurred within the World Youth Day gathering.

Ben and Gemma joined young people from all over the world to celebrate Catholic communication and fellowship.

With others from the Parramatta Diocese, the Emmaus student leaders prepared well for this experience. There was a lengthy process of formation meetings, organization of travel documents and discussions about the culture and events which the students would encounter.

“I knew it would be unfamiliar territory, psychologically as well as physically,” commented Gemma, “but I also felt a sense of excitement and appreciation for the opportunity.”

“After all the weeks of planning, and with the support of our families and the Emmaus community, we were impatient to begin the World Youth Day 2013 experience,” said Ben. There were 250 participants from the Parramatta Diocese which included students, staff, parishioners and Catholic Education Officers, with Bishop Anthony Fisher OP. Greg

Whitby, Executive Director of the Catholic Education Office explained that one of the purposes of World Youth Day was being a “commission to witness faith in classrooms, staff rooms, workplaces and parishes.”

Ben and Gemma agreed that the discoveries they made in Rio were as much about themselves as about the extended events. “I found I developed confidence when meeting other young men and women from diverse backgrounds,” said Ben. “We were all there for a common purpose. Differences in language and background just didn’t seem to matter!”

Ben was in the crowd who welcomed Pope Francis whose presence excited the local population as well as the WYD visitors.

Gemma found a visit to a school in Peru another eye opener.

“We realise how fortunate we are here in Australia with the educational opportunities and facilities we have,” she said thoughtfully.

‘Come see, go tell’ was the message of encouragement given to the pilgrims. Ben Robb and Gemma Carling have taken that very much to heart.

They are active at Emmaus, where they hold school leadership roles, and within the wider community as they communicate with conviction the positive, dynamic outcomes of World Youth Day 2013.

“We will never forget the Rio experience,” they said as they resumed their senior studies at Emmaus with new perceptions and a realisation of the value of spirituality in daily life.

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Melbourne Cup to Mulgoa

By Kerrie Martin

ONE of the most thrilling moments of the year for many Aussies is holding your bets in your hand waiting to hear the catch-cry “And they’re off!” as the gates open to release at least 20 of the best thoroughbreds in the world as they chase the dream of being the latest Melbourne Cup winner.

It has been 133 years since the magnificent Mulgoa property, Fernhill, produced the legendary horse Grand Flaneur, who went on to win the Melbourne Cup in 1880, and now the iconic trophy is returning to the grand estate on October 2 as part of the Emirates Melbourne Cup Trophy Tour.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share in this event presents itself as Fernhill is one of just three host destinations in NSW on the Cup’s tour around Australia in the lead up to the race that stops the nation.

Fernhill is working with the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, Penrith CBD Corporation and Penrith Paceway to ensure maximum community involvement and opportunities for people in the Nepean region to share in this unique experience.

Breakfast at Fernhill on the day will be followed by a parade through the Paceway markets, a display in the Paceway Sky Lounge, lunch at Memory Park and back to Fernhill in the evening for a charity auction.

Fernhill CEO Brenda Tripp said the announcement of the Melbourne Cup Trophy visit to the Mulgoa estate was the start of an exciting period for the historic Fernhill estate.

“It will be the first time Australia’s most iconic trophy will visit the Penrith district and we are delighted for Fernhill to be one of the hosts,” Ms Tripp said.

“The Cup visit is one of a number of exciting new events being planned for this spring. We can’t wait for this breathtaking property to be showcased to the local community.”

If you haven’t heard much about Fernhill before, expect to hear a lot about it in the very near future as many exciting things are being planned, including hosting the Picnic Races.

Fernhill is also hosting five lucky schools for “A Day on the Farm” during September where students will learn about the history of the region, the Cox family, Fernhill and the Cup. The school visit program has been embraced by the local community with generous support offered by Mulgoa Rotary, Nepean Athletics Association, the Lions Club and NSW TAFE (Richmond).

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MEMBER for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies has officially unveiled the bronze plaque naming the 80 metre long ‘Bunda Bridge’ built across Ropes Creek as part of the recently opened $48 million Erskine Park Link Road at Eastern Creek.

Stuart Ayres MP, Penrith City Council Mayor, Clr Mark Davies and Council’s General Manager, Alan Stoneham, and representatives from Blacktown City Council, Roads and Maritime Service and their contractor, NACE Civil Engineering, who built the bridge, joined Mrs Davies at the unveiling ceremony.

“The Bunda Bridge is already benefiting the community by reducing travel times for road transport freight and reducing congestion for motorists on our local roads,” Mrs Davies said.

Uncle Gordon Workman provided a “Welcome to Country” address and spoke about the origins of the name given to the bridge and the history of the area. ‘Bunda’ is derived from the Dharug language meaning ‘Apple Gum’ tree and was proposed by members of local Aboriginal community groups in recognition of a native tree which is quite common in the local area.

During investigation and construction of the road and bridge project more than 300 Aboriginal heritage artifacts were uncovered and preserved through the careful work of the project team and the local Aboriginal community.

Mayor Mark Davies said,”This is a significant and proud moment for our community.”

A prowling success

By Kerrie Martin

BUSINESS people from Penrith and the Hawkesbury recently united at a function at Hawkesbury Races to raise awareness and funds for Panthers on the Prowl, Panthers Ex-players Association and the Foundation for Disables Sports Men and Women.

Panthers on the Prowl brings business, government, support agencies and sporting bodies together with a common goal of enhancing opportunities for the young people in our community to help develop self-esteem and selfworth. The eventual goal is that they become positive contributors to the local community and society as a whole.

Operating in Penrith since 2002, the Panthers on the Prowl program is the community arm of the Penrith Panthers NRL Club.

The event raised funds via auctions and ticket sales on the day, and Panthers on the Prowl General Manager Brad Waugh said financial support was always greatly appreciated.

Heartland Holden’s General Manager John Veitch and Terry Kennedy (TK) at the Hawkesbury Races.

“As we are not-for-profit, funds are vital to running programs so financial support from anywhere is very welcome. Panthers club are very generous - but extra is always needed and welcomed,” Mr Waugh said.

Panthers on the Prowl have chosen one year 11 boy from seven different local schools to trek off to Kokoda in October. They’ll be joined

by Panther’s coach Ivan Cleary, some players and corporate sponsors for the Kokoda Leadership project.

“We are really looking forward to it,” Mr Waugh said. “Some of the boys have relatives who served our country so it will be particularly significant for them.”

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ANDREW GREEN

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CDP Federal Candidate for Lindsay

Hi, I’m Andrew Green, father of 10 children and married to my beautiful wife Anita for 27 years. Penrith has been my home for about 40 years and I love this area, our nation and its people. I’m deeply concerned about where our country is heading and the legacy we’re leaving for the next generation of Australians.

If elected I will work for transparency in government and truly represent the electorate of Lindsay. Help me stop the party factions who forget their promises once elected and start making decisions under the influence of special interest groups and big money lobbyists.

MARRIAGE I belong to the only party that is unanimous in its stand for Natural Marriage (marriage between a man and a woman). Help me protect marriage as we know it.

ELECTRICITY The cost of living and electricity prices are escalating due to the flawed carbon tax system and other inefficient government decisions. The carbon tax / ETS must be abolished.

ENVIRONMENT I support a ban on all mining within prime agricultural land and residential areas LOCAL EMPLOYMENT Australia is part of the world but we must not be dictated to by world powers or multinationals on how to run our country. This results in local jobs moving offshore, which we must STOP. IMMIGRATION We must stop the boats and only welcome to our country those who are willing to enter our country legally, work and share our nation’s values and goals.

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Green: Sick of political correctness CHRISTIAN Democrat Candidate for Lindsay, Andrew Green, ruffled a few feathers at the Penrith Press Candidate’s debate when he expressed his views on the homosexual lifestyle in answer to a question on same-sex marriage.

A man of conviction, Mr Green did not step away from his words and had the following to say: You probably heard that some people were upset about some of my comments relating to homosexual marriage.

Our society has been built on the foundation and freedom to speak what you believe. Do you want that to continue or must we not upset anyone?

The left side of politics has hijacked the word ‘tolerant’ to mean you can speak what you believe - providing that what you

say agrees with them.

If you are sick of political correctness, then vote for me.

Sometimes people think that a vote for a minor party like the Christian Democratic Party is a wasted vote. It is not, because the full value of your vote flows down to your number 2 as if they were your number 1 choice if I don’t poll enough votes.

If you are sick of the major parties with their political correctness and pandering to every minority group, send them a message and vote for me.

I stand on the age-old principles of the 10 commandments. They may be old but they are not old fashioned. I won’t be shifting around in my views to suit the latest fashion.

I thank you for your support.

Andrew Green – CDP Candidate for Lindsay

Secret debate

WHO WILL WIN THE HE FEDERAL E ELECTION? He Says........................... .........................She Says A WEEK to go and we can all line up for the school sausage sizzle and lamingtons, oh and the vote.

You may have guessed by now I am not a conservative and that is mainly because conservatives by nature hate change and lack vision.

Like it or lump it, the decision in this election is not about budgie smugglers, cooking shows or make up artists, it is about the future of the country.

One party has a vision for the future and one is happy to live in the past.

Whilst I would like to say my writings can get people to have a genuine think and influence their vote, I am afraid most of the voters made up their mind two years ago courtesy of News Ltd, Fairfax and the Alan Jones’s of this world.

I hope I am wrong and people will look at the big picture with low inflation, economic growth, low unemployment low debt and

WIN!

an economy most countries would die for. One can only hope.

The biggest example of future thinking is the difference between the parties broadband policies.

One has a vision for the future and the jobs that we don’t even know about yet and the other supports the flat earth society.

Here is an opportunity that could see more people with the chance to work from home, for delivery of more home health services and a massive competitive advantage for our country - and at half the cost of the Abbott parental leave scheme. Seems a no brainer to me.

The only saving grace is that at the end of the day, democracy will win out, which truly makes us the lucky country - at least for us not sure about our grandkids who will have to deal with the climate change legacy we leave them.

Anyway I am off to start my Indonesian boat building business.

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IT is pretty obvious that Australia made its mind up some time ago - chime in with Big Brother voice - it’s time to go...Labor.

All hopes among the left that Kevin Rudd was going to save the day for Labor began to evaporate from the first selfie he took as PM - and it continued to go downhill from there.

Everything Kevin Rudd has said or done throughout his campaign has failed to gain any positive traction - the memory of the Labor party’s antics over the last six years is as fresh in the minds of voters as last night’s dinner.

Tony Abbott, by comparison, has appeared very Prime Ministerial - he looks the part, sounds the part and in some ways is already living the part. He has been

WHO’S WINNING Religion: fact or fantasy?

exceptional in showing he can lead our country, and Kevin Rudd has looked more like the opposition on the sidelines - throwing mud pies that just don’t have the right ingredients to make them stick.

Once in opposition, the Labor party really needs to rethink their strategy. They’ll be in opposition in every tier of government, and unlikely to be near enough to have a crack at governing any level for the rest of this decade.

Kevin Rudd once famously said, ‘End the blame game” perhaps it is time to heed his own message. Time to look at whether such a dramatic loss in support is really the fault of Rupert Murdoch, shock jocks or the Greens; or is it perhaps - shock horror the Labor Party itself that has caused its own demise?

SHE WINS

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Taking a stand

ANDREW Wilcox, Palmer United Candidate for Lindsay, has thrown his support behind small business and has pledged to act on the four big issues identified by the Small Business Too Big to Ignore campaign.

“One of Palmer United’s central policies it to cut down on red tape,” Mr Wilcox said.

“It’s evident that excessive regulation is literally strangling small business. We need to simplify systems to let small business owners focus on their core business, rather than wrestle with excessive regulatory requirements that distract them from what they are good at.”

A small business owner himself, Mr Wilcox believes that the top four issues central to the campaign – a simplified tax system, revitalised workplace laws that encourage employment, a reduction in red tape and an investment in transport infrastructure – will not only alleviate the pressure on small business owners, but will give them, and the Australian economy, a significant boost.

“Our focus on removing FBT is one of a number of Palmer United policies designed to reduce taxation,” Mr Wilcox stated. “But we also take it a step further – our policies value the taxpayer funds that we do have, and don’t support frivolous spending or wastage. We commit to not only reducing taxation, but also ensuring that Australia doesn’t waste taxpayer funds”.

“It’s about how we manage those funds, and ensuring that they are distributed in the best interests of the community,” he said. “If we are elected we will not only scrap the carbon tax, but also provide Australians with a refund from the date the tax was introduced”.

“Electricity prices are far too high.

The carbon tax is not only costing small business owners, but also families who need to fork out extra to cover the increased costs to business in production and service delivery”.

“It’s a joke, and needs to be addressed immediately.”

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Local and passionate FIONA Scott, the Liberal Candidate for Lindsay, is a born and bred local who believes in the future of the Nepean Valley and the need to deliver greater opportunities to its people.

“This election is the most important in a generation,” she says.

“It pits the Liberal and National parties’ positive plans for the future against more of the same from a confused and chaotic Labor Party.

“I am passionate about getting more things done for our local community.

The Coalition has already made three major funding commitments for Lindsay: $15m for the Western Sydney Conservation Corridor, $12m for the Western Sydney Community Sports Centre at Penrith, and $300,000 for CCTV in the Penrith and St Marys CBDs.

“We need a stronger national and local economy so everyone can get ahead,” Fiona says.

“We need to abolish the carbon tax so Lindsay families are $550 a year better off.

“We need the federal budget brought under control and Labor’s waste ended.

“And we need to see the boats stopped, and the roads built for the 21st Century.”

Fiona comes from one of the region’s original farming families. She went to school locally and completed a Bachelor of Business at UWS. As a small business owner, she helps other local small business people and has worked with local disability groups.

“Only the Coalition has a plan to build a strong, prosperous economy and a safe, secure Australia,” Fiona says.

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Cancer funding FEDERAL Member for Lindsay David Bradbury has welcomed the announcement of $10 million in additional funding for cancer services at Nepean Hospital.

This extra funding is part of a significant new $357 million investment in hospitals and health services announced by the Rudd Labor Government around the country.

The $10 million investment announced by the Prime Minister yesterday will deliver improved cancer services at Nepean Hospital through a new linear accelerator which can x-ray and treat cancer cells, and a new mammogram machine.

David Bradbury said, “A number of local residents have contacted me about the need for a mammogram machine at Nepean hospital and I am pleased that we have secured the funding for this, as well as further investment in local cancer services.”

Federal Member for Lindsay,

David Bradbury, said this investment builds on Labor’s strong record of improving local health services.

“My proudest achievement serving as the Member for Lindsay has been the massive $96.4 million redevelopment I’ve helped deliver at Nepean Hospital,” Mr Bradbury said. “This $10 million investment will provide state of the art equipment for the treatment and prevention of cancer.”

The Prime Minister also announced further investments in Western Sydney health which will benefit local residents, including $122 million for the first stage of a comprehensive redevelopment of Westmead Hospital. This includes the construction of a medical and research facility focusing on cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, major infectious and immune diseases plus liver, eye kidney and psychiatric diseases.

Labor Candidate for McMahon, Chris Bowen, said he has delivered for St Clair and Erskine Park (our reader catchment area) as well as the wider McMahon electorate during the time he has been elected: • 1,709 computers for Erskine Park High School and St Clair High School • $30,000 for the rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge at Madison Ave, St Clair.

• $106,000 for new playground equipment in St Clair.

• $30,000 for the refurbishment of a kitchen at Strauss Road Children’s Centre • $50,000 to install floodlighting at Erskine Park High School • $70,000 to refurbish St Clair library • Lobbied Australia Post for a Post Office Box at St Clair • Fought for and delivered the breast cancer drug Herceptin into the PBS, delivering much needed local relief for women suffering breast cancer.

• 568 computers and $150,000 for a sporting ground for Emmaus Catholic College.

• $28,000 for Mamre Catholic

College for infrastructure management, planning & maintenance • $8.9 million for a Trade Training Centre servicing Emmaus Catholic College.

• $2.7 million for classroom refurbishments at Holy Spirit Primary School • $2.3 million for Multi Purpose Hall at Trinity Catholic Primary School But Mr Bowen said there is more to do, including: • Fight radioactive waste dumping I will fight the Liberal’s plan to dump radioactive waste in our community. We simply can’t cop this outrageous plan • Oppose Badgerys Creek Airport I have always opposed an airport at Badgerys Creek and continue to do so. Other alternatives need to be investigated.

• Stop the odour from local industrial facilities I’ll make sure those responsible face harsh fines if they don’t stop the harmful polluting of our atmosphere • Better local roads and transport I will fight for an on-ramp to the M4 Motorway at Erskine Park Road, heading west towards Penrith.

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THE Coalition will help retirees by indexing the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, provide $200 million to dementia research and help young apprentices with a HECS-like apprentice loan scheme.

“We have a clear plan to build a stronger economy to provide more jobs and more support to those who need it,” said Ray King, Liberal Candidate for McMahon.

Mr King said the indexing of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) will provide retirees with peace of mind.

“When I talk to seniors they tell me their number one concern is rising cost of living pressures, particularly the rising costs for healthcare as well as rising utility bills.

“That is why the Coalition will scrap the carbon tax, keep fortnightly pension and benefit increases, end Labor’s war on private health insurance and index the CSHC. Mr King said the Coalition will also provide an additional $200 million for dementia research.

“Most families have been impacted by this insidious disease. Without a medical breakthrough, nearly one million Australians will be suffering

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from dementia by 2050.

“This is an investment in the future health of every family in McMahon.”

Mr King said new $20,000 Trade Support Loans for apprentices will help young apprentices finish their apprenticeship.

“We all know that apprentices struggle and that apprenticeship completion rates are far too low.

“Our Trade Support Loans will be repayable at the same thresholds as FEE-HELP loans for university students, so apprentices do not have to repay any money until they are earning a sustainable income.

“This policy will help lift apprenticeship completion rates, build Australia’s skilled workforce and strengthen the economy.

Mr King said the election is a choice between the Coalition and its Real Solutions Plan to build a stronger Australia or another three years of Labor chaos and confusion.

Lindsay Electorate: You vote for the seat of Lindsay if you live in the following suburbs: Penrith, Cambridge Park, Werrington, Mt Pleasant, Kingswood, Emu Plains, Londonderry, Cranebrook, Kingswood, Orchard Hills, Mulgoa, Leonay Glenmore Park, Colyon, Claremont Meadows and Oxley Park and parts of St Marys.

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CANDIDATE NAME KING, Ray DOBRINCIC, Matthew Markus BOWEN, Chris O’NEILL, Astrid POULARAS, Manny

PARTY Liberal Palmer United Party Labor The Greens Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group)

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Legends of the Nepean

By Greg Martin

Big John Farragher – he was 190cm and weighed 112kg – on the boil against Cronulla.

CRIKEY, just where do you start this Legend of the Nepean article?

Never, ever again will I have a whinge about a losing day on the punt.

Nor when caught in traffic or behind a terrible driver, narrowly missing to catch a train or bus or just having a shitty day at the coal-face.

I’ve known John Farragher for many years but it was only in interviewing the man for this article that I really got to know what makes the man tick.

Inspiration? The man’s an absolute gem and lemme give you all a tip, get over to Panthers Leagues Club and meet him and gain a different perspective on life.

The experience will be enlightening, humorous and inspirational.

Passionate! If Giacoma Casanova had the same passion as John Farragher, all of us would be a descendant!

(Face note: Casanova had a head like a robber’s dog but was obviously adept in the boudoir).

But John Farragher’s passion lies elsewhere.

For family, friends, footy and his beloved Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club.

A warning: Do not even think about bagging the Panthers in his presence – he can get up a good head of steam on his state-of-the-art wheelchair and use it as deftly as Casanova could use his .. .. .. let’s move on!

And why is our hero in a wheelchair?

Back on a wintry afternoon at Henson Park on May 28, 1978, John packed down in the front row for the Panthers in their round 10 match against the Newtown Bluebags.

It was the 21-year-old recruit from Gilgandra’s seventh appearance in the top grade and it was to be his last game of rugby league.

The scrum collapsed and after players disentangled themselves, John lay prostrate on the ground, unable to move any of his limbs.

Ross Cale, his fellow prop and room-mate, heard John, say: “Will I be a cripple?”

Alas, John became a quadriplegic.

He spent three years in, firstly the spinal unit at Royal North Shore Hospital and later in recuperation at Ferguson Lodge Nursing Home.

And what does he say in an interview with a Sydney Morning Herald journalist after moving into his own home in April, 1981?

“I am very lucky because a lot of friends have stuck by me – I only wish I could do something for them!”

Fair dinkum! I freely admit I had a tear in my eye on reading that.

I had the inkling of yet another tear late in the interview for this article after asking John when he came to accept his fate.

“Mate (he IS an old footballer), I’ve never really thought about it,” he said.

“What’s done it done and all-inall I regard myself as a pretty lucky man!”

Will ya pass me a bloody tissue!

But cry no tears for John Farragher because he really is a contented soul.

“My family – mum and dad and brothers, Ian and David and sister, Carolyn, never gave up on me and have been with me through thick and thin - I love them so dearly,” John said.

Sadly, John returned to Gilgandra in July to help bury “my rock”, Ian, who succumbed to cancer.

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JOHN FARRAGHER before “retiring” in 2007 to “go on the pension”.

But the Panthers were never going to let John get away that easy.

Soon after, Panthers appointed him Ambassador at Large within the club, a role which “Sir” John excels.

“I’m here between 9am-3pm each day and love it,” he said.

“My main role is a PR (public relations) man, talking to seniors when they get here for the early morning bingo, chatting with regulars, providing information about the club to first time visitors and taking small groups on guided tours around the club and across to the footy ground (Centrebet Stadium).”

John loves the Panthers, he loves Penrith and loves being called a ‘Westie’.

“A lot of people have developed an inferiority complex about being tabbed a Westie,” he said.

“Me, I love it and am proud to be called that.

“Just look at what Penrith and the Nepean have to offer.

“We have the best club facility in the world, a magnificent river, spectacular mountains, the lakes, topclass sporting facilities, top-notch

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my new friends in Penrith have always supported me from the first diagnosis of my injury, and my son, Jacob, who lives with me and is my carer, is my rock, ,” John said.

But John stresses that if not for the unreserved support of Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club, life would not be such a joy.

“I’m blessed to have played with the Panthers – this club is everything to me,” John said.

Just two days after his injury, the Panthers initiated the John Farragher Trust which, bolstered by a State Government insurance payment, enabled John to have enough money in the coffer to purchase his future home.

The year after John returned home, the Panthers put the young man back into the workforce, appointing him as a doorman at the licensed club.

Sitting in his wheelchair, John was one of the first faces members and visitors saw when they entered the giant premises.

Always sporting a beaming smile, a friendly ‘hello’ and a wisecrack for a multitude of those he knew, John virtually became the face of Panthers.

He spent 25 years on the job

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Two cool cats.

Penrith Leagues Club occupies a big part of John Farragher’s heart.

Photo: Kieren Tilly

schools and we are well catered for in the arts.

“But the best thing about being out here is the people.

“And all of us should shout to the heavens – ‘I’m a Westie from Penrith and proud of it’.”

OK. I’m a Westie and proud of it!

John Farragher was nominated as a Legend of the Nepean by Korena Hale.

If you know a local legend, send us a nomination at greg@nepeannews.com.au

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PERMETHRIN is a common synthetic chemical widely used as an insecticide, acaricide and insect repellent. Permethrin toxicity in cats is more common than it should be and is often due to good intentions gone wrong. Permethrin is toxic to cats (as opposed to human and dogs)

because they lack the liver enzyme used to metabolize it. There are high concentrations of permethrin in flea/ tick spot-on products for dogs, which usually are the cause of toxicity in cats. Spot-on flea/tick treatments are applied via a small amount of liquid directly onto the skin of the animal’s neck. They can be easier to give than traditional treatments, removing the need for messy powders or sprays (which can stress cats).

Small doses of permethrin have no effect but larger doses can cause muscle tremors, twitching and seizure activity. Of cats poisoned, 10-40% cases often have fatal consequences.

Although there are warning labels on the packs owners accidentally use a dog product on their cat or assume it will be safe being an over-the-counter product and some cats get poisoned by being allowed close contact to a dog shortly after the product has been applied. ‘International Cat Care’ based in the UK are concerned about the hundreds and thousands of cats being poisoned around the globe every year and is encouraging public awareness of this problem (hence the topic of this article!).

Fidel the cat says NO to permethrin spot-ons!!!

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O’DONOGHUES Irish Pub has a great new menu! Chef Nick Moshonis is excited about the quality and variety of the 30 meals available on the new menu; his mission is to provide restaurant quality meals in a pub atmosphere, at affordable prices. Nick Moshonis has 16 years’ experience as a Chef; some may be familiar with Nick as the owner of the former Luciano’s Restaurant in Penrith.

Nick assures customers that

all meals are prepared from original ingredients in the kitchen at O’Donoghues and his personal favourite is the Eye Fillet Café de Paris - 350g eye fillet with Paris butter, crispy onions, roasted potato and blackened pumpkin. Yum! Customers will never grow bored with the menu as Nick Moshonis believes variety is the spice of life and creates great Daily Board Specials to tickle the palate.

Main meals range from $16-$25

with some of the more popular being Beef & Guinness Pie, Sword Fish, Chicken Fungi and Grilled Pork Back Strap.

Lunch specials are available every day for $9 plus Wednesday night Surf & Turf special for $15 and Thursday night T-Bone or Chicken Schnitzel for $10. Senior’s Card holders receive 10% off all meal prices – even the $9 lunches!

There is plenty to do at O’Donoghues after your meal; there

is live entertainment every Friday night and Karaoke on Saturday nights. Every Saturday is Race Day at the Sports Bar featuring a Platinum TAB facility and every Sunday is Family Fun Day with children’s play area, clowns, face painting and a Kids Petting Zoo. O’Donoghues Irish Pub is located at 99 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. For Function enquiries call 4735 5509.

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SOLUTION: 15th August 2013

INSTRUCTIONS Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 with no duplicates

Maximum Elvis HE was one of the most important figures of the 20th century pop culture. A cultural icon, widely known by the single name Elvis, who is often referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll” or simply “The King”.

Now the memory and legend lives on in a very special concert event entitled “The Orchestral Sessions” featuring a 18-piece Orchestra starring one of the world’s first and most-successful Elvis impersonator Max Pellicano, whose uncanny resemblance and equally chilling performance has mesmerised Australians over the last two decades.

It has been said by media worldwide that Max Pellicano’s tribute Elvis To The Max goes beyond mere impersonation. Critics have described his performances as “Elvis resurrected” and ‘reincarnated’. His recreation of The King’s looks, moves, vocal style, impressions and humour is so accurate, it is awe-inspiring.

You need to sound like the real thing and Max Pellicano has worked hard at that. Not only is the voice important, it’s also knowing how to become the man himself on stage.

There are lots of Elvis impersonators around, but Max Pellicano is considered as the best. In addition, the costumes worn by Max Pellicano are exact replicas made by Elvis’ personal tailor Bill Bellow. Elvis To The Max will re-create a special night the ‘The Orchestral Sessions”, proudly presented in Australia by Abstract Entertainment.

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A DOZEN SPECIALLY FOR DAD MY father liked wine - he bought his first bottles in 1938, and he sipped his last , a Gewuerztraminer, in 2007 at the end of his days.

Nearly seventy years of drinking wine, not a bad innings.

Not so keen on Father’s Daytoo much fuss for his taste. We held opposite views on this , as with a few other things, but he was the best father : cheerful, willing and wise throughout his long life. I usually teasingly forced some kind of treat onto him at each Father’s Day and he took it quietly with a smile.

In wines he liked smoothness and long finish and the ability to match with a favourite dish.

He was fond of cooking, a stress release for a busy doctor.

I’ve put together a “Dozen for Dad”, wines I have observed men to enjoy. Also, consider that certain foods are good for men’s eyes, hearts, brains and prostates ( too readily aligned in some men, perhaps!) Fish is good for the heart, all vegetables for the

brain, (especially if their names are memorised in five languages), and cooked tomatoes which release lycopenes to aid prostate health.

Hence Riesling for fish, red wines for roast vegetables, including a Sangiovese or two for dishes involving cooked tomatoes.

Give these to your Dad, Grandpa, Godfather or Uncle on Father’s Day, remembering that times you spend together will not go on forever . If I could recall my Dad to this earthly vineyard, I would open these and many other fine wines for him, just to listen to him reminiscing, talking gardening and music, and saying all those things that irritate young people! Your Dad may not show it, as many men are uneasy with tribute and compliment, but quietly I am sure he will be thrilled to have twelve bottles given to him by his greatest pride and joy- by which I mean you.

And if you are a Dad yourself, you can always order a Dozen to pat yourself on the back!

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Rhys with Messrs Bernier father and son winemakers of Chateau Font Guilhem, Bordeaux

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Mike’s Pantry with Mike Creed

Fried Chicken with Creamy Dijon Mushroom Sauce ...

Serves 4

with Reverend Ross Hutchison

Hugs Are Full Of Power There are so many ways that we can inspire and give valueable energy to others. So how about giving everyone around you at this very moment a big enthusiastic hug!!

INGREDIENTS: 4 Chicken Breast (halves) 2T Flour (Mix salt & pepper into the flour.)

2T vegetable oil 1T Butter 1 small onion, roughly chopped 1C roughly chopped mushrooms ½ C Fresh cream 1T Dijon Mustard 1T Lemon Juice 1T Chopped fresh parsley METHOD: • Flatten chicken breasts and coat in flour mixture. Heat oil in fry pan over a medium heat.

• Add chicken and sauté for about 7 minutes; try to only turn them once. Remove and place on a couple of sheets of paper towel to absorb excess oil and keep warm.

• Add butter to the fry pan (do not wash because you want to keep the flavours from the before.)

• Increase heat to high. Add onion and mushrooms sauté for about 5

Heavens Above Follow this by telling them how fantastic they look and how pleased you are to see them.

Won’t this make their day? Especially if you don’t know them - and even more so if it is a member of the Police.

(Personal responsibilty here dear friend) Truthfully, we all win when compliments and good wishes are just given freely.

It’s worth remembering too when “You give a hug, you get one straight back” Try it.

And try finding something nice to say the next time you say something to someone.

minutes and reduce heat to low.

• Add cream, parsley, mustard and lemon juice. Bring to the boil and make sure that you stir constantly so it doesn’t catch.

• Pour sauce over the chicken and serve with some rice or mashed potato.

It is far too easy to slip into conversation with whingers, who generally just grizzle and find fault with everything.

Change their world and yours immediately - by saying something spectaculally nice and positive.

Make it a habbit!

You’ll find your world a truly great place to be.

Much Joy to You. Your Mate Rossco

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

W.C. Fields was a one of the wittiest men in show business.

A remarkable juggler and comedic actor, he was renowned for his passion for the demon drink (and had a nose to prove it).

1. If at first you don‛t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There‛s no point in being a damn fool about it.

2. Now don‛t say you can‛t swear off drinking; it‛s easy. I‛ve done it a thousand times.

3. Back in my rummy days, I would tremble and shake for hours upon arising. It was the exercise I got.

4. I don‛t believe in dining on an empty stomach.

5. A woman drove me to drink, and I‛ll be a son-of-a-gun but I never even wrote to thank her.

6. It‛s a wonderful thing, the DT.‛s. You can travel the world in a couple of hours. You see some mighty funny and curious things that come in assorted colours.

7. During one of my treks through Afghanistan, we lost our corkscrew.

We were compelled to live on food and water for several days.

8. I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.

9. I like my films to influence the audience. Even if it means tripping their aged grandparents with a cane when they get home.

10. The movie people would have nothing to do with me until they heard me speak in a Broadway play, then they all wanted to sign me for the silent movies.

11. The only thing a lawyer won‛t question is the legitimacy of his mother.

12. If I ever found a church that didn‛t believe in knocking all the other churches, I might consider joining it.

13. I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally.

Step back in time EVENTS

1758: The first American Indian Reservation is established, at Indian Mills, New Jersey.

1778: American Revolutionary War: British and American forces battle indecisively at the Battle of Rhode Island.

1825: Portugal recognizes the Independence of Brazil.

1833: The United Kingdom legislates the abolition of slavery in its empire.

1898: The Goodyear tire company is founded.

1922: The first radio advertisement is broadcast on WEAF-AM in New York City.

1966: The Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.

2005: Hurricane Katrina devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.

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BIRTHS 1862: Andrew Fisher, Australian politician, 5th Prime Minister of Australia (d. 1928).

1920: Charlie Parker, American saxophonist and composer (d. 1955).

1923: Richard Attenborough, English director.

1924: Dinah Washington, American singer (d. 1963).

1938: Elliott Gould, American actor.

1946: Bob Beamon, American long jumper.

DEATHS 1877: 1930: 1982: 1987: 2001:

Brigham Young, American religious leader (b. 1801).

William Archibald Spooner, English writer (b. 1844).

Ingrid Bergman, Swedish actress (b. 1915).

Lee Marvin, American actor (b. 1924).

Graeme “Shirley” Strachan, Australian singer-songwriter (Skyhooks) (b. 1952).

14. Fields‛ epitaph: All things considered, I‛d rather be in Philadelphia.

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Ralph Jackson Cross was the first licensee of a “South Creek House” that was situated on the Western Highway at St Marys. He held the licence from June 1838 to 1840. He was born in 1810 at Drypool, Yorkshire in England to parents Robert and Jane Cross (Nee: Jackson).

In February 1837 he married Mary Ellen Skin at St Luke’s church at Liverpool. The marriage was witnessed by John Harris of Nepean River and Mary Morris Horsley of Bankstown. Ralph was known to be a farmer living at “Mark Lodge” in Bankstown in April 1838 and at one time was an overseer of the Horsley property. Ralph and Mary Ellen went on to have a large family of twelve children. Looking through the Publican Licenses in various Sydney papers, it is possible to chart Ralph’s hotel keeping from 1846 when he held the license for the “Farmer’s Arms” on Sydney Road for a year, then in 1851 he held the license for the “Farmer’s Arms” at Castlereagh that he kept for a year.

Next in April 1858 he was licensee of the “Union Inn” at Emu Plains valid until July 1861. He was living at Emu Plains and was regarded as a person of good fame and reputation. William Allen and Joseph Workman of Penrith each stood the £50 surety on the license. Ralph gave up inn keeping to become a farmer at Old Dubbo in NSW. He died in April 1888 at the age of 78 years. He left an estate of £590.

He was survived by his children Jane (50), Ralph (45), William (37), Charles (30), Caroline (27), George (24) and Frederick (22 years) and his wife Mary Ellen who died in Dubbo in October 1918 at 99 years of age. She was reportedly Australia’s oldest person at that time. She had one sister, Mrs John Harris who died a few years before her at Annandale at the age of 86. Next owner was John Harrison who was granted the licence in June 1841 and took over the inn calling it the “South Creek Inn”. An advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald in June 1843 regarding the sale of the O’Connell Estate at St Marys, puts the “South Creek Inn” almost opposite Victoria Park. John held the licence until 1846 then took over the license of the “Travellers Rest Inn” at Penrith. In 1848 the Sydney Morning Herald records the owner of the “South Creek Inn” as James Sanders (could be Landers) – there has been no confirmation on this ownership. Another innkeeper, Edward Booth, applied for a Publican’s Licence April 1841 for the “Red Cow Inn” but it was cancelled. He again applied in June 1842 and was granted the licence for the “Red Cow Inn” holding it for a year.

The inn was situated at Ropes Creek. In June 1843 the licence was transferred to Thomas Goodall who held the licence until 1846 when it was transferred to William Rouse who held the licence until 1848 then it was transferred to Thomas Smith. Thomas was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England in 1819. He was an Alderman on the St Mary’s Municipal Council and the father of T R Smith Member for Parliament for the Penrith district. On coming to Australia he was an employee of Major Druitt at Minchinbury. He held the Publican’s licence to the “Red

Cow Inn” from 1848. He engaged Samuel David Wainwright to work for him at his Inn. Samuel came to Australia with his wife in 1856. Samuel later had his own “Horseshoe Inn” at Colyton. In October 1860 Thomas signed a petition to stop the amalgamation of the District of Penrith into a Municipality. Thomas later transferred the licence to his newly built “Red Cow Inn” in Station Street at Penrith in 1862. In 1878 the Cumberland Mercury wrote in their “Police Court” column that Thomas breached the Publican’s Act and was charged with failing to keep a light burning as required by law. In 1889 Thomas signed the petition for the incorporation of St Marys under the name of “Municipal District of St Marys”. He died at the age of 77 years in 1896 at his home Thornton Hall in Penrith and is buried at St Mary Magdalene cemetery. In the Nepean Times obituary in September 1896 a long tribute was given to Thomas.

It was stated that he was a first Alderman of the Penrith Council and the news of his death was firstly “reported to be a hoax, but later, Mr T R Smith our Member, was seen riding backwards and forwards and on being interviewed he fully confirmed. It appears Mr Smith who has been somewhat indisposed of late, was that morning apparently in the best of health and spirits. He rose early at about half-past five and after having had a cup of tea and something to eat he walked round the place among his live stock until becoming tired when he sat down to rest on one of the verandah seats. The morning paper soon arrived and he commenced to read, some visitors to the house came out and he chatted for a while then went on with his paper. Breakfast was then announced but he did not come at once as he was apparently interested in some article. Mrs Smith came out from the breakfast table and called out to him “Come on, your breakfast is getting cold”. Mr Smith got up at once and walked into his breakfast. His chair stood back from the table and Mrs Smith was standing by. He took his spectacles off and laid them on the table and was about to sit down when he called out “Oh Ma,” and caught hold of Mrs Smith and the two fell. Mrs Smith got up but Mr Smith did not move. He appeared to be lifeless and then followed a painful scene, no one for the second knowing what to do. Mr Arthur Judges JP was the first to be called in and he advised that a doctor be sent for at once. Dr Barber was sent for and Mr Judges remained till he and as many of the family as could get were present. On the doctor’s arrival he pronounced life extinct - the cause being apoplexy” (stroke).

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Source: Cross family history, Sydney Morning Herald, State Archives NSW Publican Licenses. Lyn Forde, Vice-President of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc

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INVESTMENTS

With Josh Vrsaljko

Rental Income or Capital Gains?

TWO ways you can make money from buying investment property are through rental income or capital gains.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and a property consultant can help you decide which option is best for you.

Rental Income If you’re looking at investment properties in New South Wales with a mind to fill them with tenants, then your main source of income will be from the rent they pay.

In an ideal world, your tenants’ rent would be enough to completely cover your investment property’s mortgage,

as well as any additional costs.

While this isn’t always the case, having a steady rental income means that you’re not paying your new investment property’s mortgage all on your own.

Having tenants can be a lot of work.

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Get ready, get set and blitz!

By Jan Harrison

Photo: Dynamic Image Australia

FINALS fever is up and running in the Nepean Hockey Association Juniors, and Seniors( Men and Women) final series. Games commence with the Juniors tomorrow night. Under 9’s play at 5.30pm followed by the Under 13 Grand Final between Penrith RSL Dwyer and Blaxland at 6.30pm and following the Under 17 Grand Final between Emu Plains and Panthers at 8pm.

This season has seen the Juniors excelling at State Tournaments resulting with Champions in the U13 boys U13 Girls making the finals Under 15 Girls and U17 boys also finishing at the top.

With the Carol Morris Field recently upgraded to a Hybrid Field (thanks to a David Bradbury grant) all teams will have an elite surface to play on for this years Grand Finals and excellent hockey is to be expected.

The degree of talent in our Juniors is certainly encouraging and is verified by the success of teams (as mentioned) in state tournaments.

One such Junior is under 13 Mackenzie Baldwin of the RSL Club.

Mackenzie in only her second year of hockey has achieved a lot. Selected in the NHA U13 Rep Team and also Vice captain of the Team, she was named in the Under 13 NSW Squad. Saturday will only be her third game in senior hockey and she was instrumental in her Teams semi final win placing them in the grand final by scoring 2 of their 3 goals. Her team meets Emu Plains white at 10am on Saturday.

Not only in the womens Grand final, Mackenzie fronts up Friday at 6.30pm to play the Under 13 Grand Final against Blaxland All certainly augurs well for this talented youngster if she chooses to per sue her career in hockey.

In the other Senior games after

the 10.am RSL Versus Emu Plains white:womens game at 11.30am 3rd Grade Rooty Hill Rsl Versus Panthers 3 at 1.00pm Mens C Div Panthers versus Emu Plains - 2.30pm (womens) 2nd Grade Penrith RSl Versus Rooty Hill RSL 4pm (Mens) B Div Panthers versus Emu Plains - 5.30pm (womens) Panthers V Emu Plains and at 7pm A div Panthers (Men) Versus Wests (a team from the Macarthur region) David Bradbury along with other dignitaries and Executive from Hockey New South Wales and the Associations Life members will present trophies and awards to players and Umpires.

A special thank you to all members who carried out the difficult task of Umpiring throughout the year (and Umpires Conveners Mens David Bell and Womens Pam Nelson) and to the Womens Competition Convener Cathie Lester and mens Ian Kennedy a mammoth task for all.

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ON THE MAT Austral’s Matt Dunn and Matt Lacey are on the verge of making it through to the NSW finals in the rookies Pairs.

Young Chris Gillespie and Emmett McLeod (Kingswood) were in fine touch at the NSW Rookie Pairs qualifying round.

THE Nepean District Champion of Club Champions Pairs was held at Penrith last weekend.

This was contested amongst all the bowlers that won their individual club’s Major Pairs title.

In the first round Wallacia and Pitt Town had byes. Wisemans Ferry def Glenbrook Panthers 22-20, Blacktown Workers def Windsor 33-8, Kingswood def Blacktown City 23-16, Springwood def Austral 17-16 after being tied at 16-all after 21 ends and playing an extra end, Richmond def Penrith 21-20 and St Marys RSL def Riverstone 17-8.

Round 2 results were: Wisemans Ferry def Wallacia 21-20, Blacktown Workers def Kingswood 23-7, Springwood def Richmond 23-20 and St Marys RSL def Pitt Town 23-14.

On Sunday morning in the semi-finals, Blacktown Workers def Wisemans Ferry and St Marys RSL def Springwood.

After lunch on Sunday, the final was played between Steve Munce and Paul Faorlin from Blacktown Workers and Martin Baker and Mal Cameron from St Marys RSL. Blacktown Workers took an early lead and looked like they would run away with the game.

St Marys RSL fought back in the middle of the game however Workers proved too strong and ran out winners.

They will now represent the Nepean District

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ALSO on the same weekend, were the qualifying games for the Bowls NSW Rookies Pairs at Wallacia.

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The section winners were Brian Woods and Sebastian Efren from Blacktown Workers, Chris Gillespie and Emmett McLeod from Kingswood, Stephen Bain from Blacktown Workers and Terry Flanagan from Windsor, Matt Lacey and Matt Dunn from Austral, Clayton Hollebon and Ross Campbell from Windsor.

In the semi-finals, Kingswood def Blacktown Workers 14-7 and Austral def Windsor 16-14.

The teams from Kingswood and Austral will now travel to Picton in the Southern Highlands to compete for a spot in the NSW Finals to be played at Raymond Terrace later in the year. Congratulations and well done to all the bowlers that competed and good luck to the teams going to Picton.

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ST MARYS RSL played their Men’s Minor Singles semi-finals and finals on Sunday with the eventual winner being Brad Johnson.

But the win did not come easy! In the semis Geoff Edwards and Eddy Rijk had a surprising outcome as Eddy was sitting on 30 and Geoff on 20. Oh, how hard it is to get that final shot. Geoff won the game 31-30.

In the other semi, Brad Johnson and Reg Boan were having good old tussle. At one stage Reg was in front 27-24 but Brad picked up a 4 and then snuck home 31-28.

In the final it took 33 ends to produce a winner.

It wasn’t a high standard game but a game of who could last out as both these fellows both had nailbiters in the morning game.

After 25 ends Geoff had a lead of 10 -the exact number he chased down to win his semi, but this time it was Brad who chased them down, taking the next 6 out of 7 ends to win 31-27. Congratulations to all players involved. It was a great day watching.

Contributor – Spud Murphy.

PENRITH Grade 1 Pennant team: Vicki Milford, Joy Scott, Helen Fitzgerald, Carol Fahey, Kerry Shiels,

Fiona Logan, Michelle Pearce, Amanda Snow.

Let’s have a look at their progress.

Third in their section of 6 teams which included Bomaderry, Maclean, Asquith, Tura Beach and Warilla. Round 1 lost to Warilla 29-47, Round 2 lost to Asquith 42-46, Round 3 lost to Bomaderry 24-55, then finished strong with a win in Round 4 against Tura Beach 41-35 and a win in Round 5 against Maclean 41-29.

Very good ladies, an excellent result at State level!

The Section winners, Warilla, went on to defeat St Johns Park in the Grade 1 final 40-33.

Penrith Grade 2 Pennant team: Claire Minall, Dianne Laugier, Helen Ragan, Robin Cox, Dianne Pittaway, Yvonne Love, Marjorie Peasnall, Betty Keavey.

Let’s also look at their progress.

Finished third in their section of 5 teams only half a point behind second place. Other teams in their section were from Commercial Albury, Randwick, Bateau Bay and Pottsville Beach.

In Round 1 it was a win against Commercial Albury 42-36. In Round 2 they had a bye. Round 3 saw a win over Bateau Bay 43-36. Round 4 was a draw with Pottsville Beach 34 each. In Round 5 there was a loss by the barest of margins to Randwick 3435.

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Pottsville Beach went on to win the Section but were runners up to Cabramatta after the Final playoffs. Contributor – Jill McDonald ST MARYS RSL Women’s Club Championships are almost complete.

Winners of the Triples were Kay Yealland, Barbara Myrianthopoulos and Theresa Naylor who won 21-9 over Margaret Leslie, Gloria Harper and Deby Brien.

The Fours were played with good weather prevailing and the winners were Margaret Leslie, Debbie Murray, Gloria Harper and Deby Brien, 23-7 victors against Elizabeth Miller, Cindy Carruthers, Sandra O’Connell and Jo Johansson.

Margaret Leslie, Debbie Murray, Gloria Harper and Deby Brien were also successful winning the Regional playoffs against Lawson.

We wish them well when they go to State Finals.

Contributor – Noelene Papworth.

THE club Minor Singles final at Kingswood was played last Saturday week and was won by Emmett McLeod (turning 16yo in October) who defeated Glenn Hogan.

The match was played in gusty windy conditions and Emmett adjusted to them like a veteran.

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I AM proud to say I support an organisation that helped me as a young bloke on the streets of Mt Druitt – Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC).

At aged 12 I was encouraged to attend a club to let off a little steam.

Steam that was turning from mist into smoke in a short amount of time!

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I would attend three times a week and was taught the finer points of discipline by a lovely man simply known as “Mr Fields”.

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Hope to see ya there!

THE Penrith Panthers’ march toward semi-final action continued last Friday night with a statement-winning victory against the Brisbane Broncos, who also are harbouring some sort of September action.

Not bad for a team who finished 15th last season and was considered wooden-spooners by most before a ball was even kicked in 2013.

For mine, whatever happens over the course of the last fortnight in this year’s comp, the Panthers of 2013 must be thoroughly applauded.

Facing the Dogs and Eagles away in their last two games is an eerie predicament but try telling that to Ivan Cleary and his team of reputed over-achievers.

I had a real good feeling about the Panthers’ off-season recruitment but even I will admit I didn’t envisage just how profound the ‘fresh blood” would be.

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Well done Gus, well done Ivan, well done playing squad.

You have all done your local district proud.

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Fat Lady has sung her song PENRITH’S senior basketball teams will be mere spectators this weekend, when teams from around NSW converge on the Sutherland Basketball Stadium for the championship finals.

Men’s and women’s teams from Championship League, State League and Youth League will contest elimination semi-finals on Saturday with the winners of those games all moving through to their respective grand finals on Sunday.

The Penrith Basketball Association had one final chance to have a team at the finals weekend but that dream became a nightmare last Sunday.

Central Coast Crusaders edged the Panthers out by a mere two points (85-83) in an elimination quarter-final of the Championship League men’s competition.

The Crusaders had been overpowered by the Panthers in their previous game, with their captain coach, Tim Hudson (also assistant coach with the Sydney Kings NBL franchise), lamenting his team’s performance and vowing to make amends, should the opportunity arise again this season.

Fate and various other results did bring the two teams back together on

WNBL competitions, with three players involved at the highest level of national competition.

Tahlia Tupaea will suit up for the Sydney Uni Flames as a member of their WNBL squad, whilst Louis Brandt and Ben Kearins will both train with the Sydney Kings NBL franchise - with Brandt one of three official Development Players.

Central Coast Crusaders 85 (Stefan Blaszczynski 32 points; Jason Taylor 22 points, 9 boards; Tim Hudson 12 points; Callum Jenkins 10 points, 8 boards) def Penrith Panthers 83 (Ben Ellsworth 21 points; Sean Albert 18; Ben Kearins 16; Louis Brandt 10 points, 11 boards, 3 assists, 6 steals).

Penrith captain, Josh Morehead, drives to the hoop to score against the Crusaders.

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Sunday and Hudson’s players lived up to his promise with the visitors hitting over 50 percent from the field in their nail-biting victory.

Penrith head coach, Jeff Cooper, was understandably disappointed at his team’s loss but gave his players credit for their individual performances this season.

Central Coast now face minor premiers, the Manly Warringah Sea

Eagles in one elimination quarter final, whilst Northern Suburbs Bears tackle the Sydney City Comets in the other semi-final.

In the women’s division, the undefeated minor premiers, the Hornsby Spiders, meet the Hills District Hornets and the Bankstown Bruins oppose the Illawarra Hawks.

Penrith will however have plenty of pride in the upcoming NBL/

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HARPO’S MARKS

MARK Geyer emailed me his colum l f h column a few hours before deadline t for this edition which reminded me tha I still hadn’t submitted my words that wi off wisdom.

So, hard pressed to find 500 or so words, forgive me for this week’s rem reminiscences.

Twas back 1970 when I won my firs rst ever raffle – having my birthdate pul out of a hat so I could put in two pulled yea National Service. years’ But because I was completing my cadetship at the Daily Mirror, my con contribution to defending this fair country was deferred for two years.

Thus I found myself early one June Wednesday morning, assembling at Marrickville (I think) to board a bus to take we recruits to Singleton Army Barracks for three months of basic training.

A former colleague at the Mirror, Phil Davis, at the time was press secretary to Phil Lynch, the Federal Minister for Labour and National Service.

Phil told me I should get into the

football (rugby union) platoon because the players hardly did any drill (I had a gutful while in the school cadets), you did a fair bit of travelling and you played footy.

The buses from all over northern Victoria, NSW and Queensland converged on the barracks around the same time just before midday.

Our first order received in the army was: “Those of you who have played rugby league or rugby union go immediately to the hall on your right.”

There were about 1200 recruits and I suppose around 1000 tramped into the hall where we were given a piece of paper and pencil and told to write out our footy credentials.

My resume read: Jersey Flegg Penrith 1967, Riverstone A Grade 1969, 4 games Penrith third grade 1970.

“That’ll get me in” I thought.

Later that afternoon, after sifting through the papers, 45 recruits were selected in the Footy Platoon – enough for two teams and reserves.

I was one of the chosen few.

Anyways, without one training run

under our belts, the following Saturday we played trial matches against Singleton township‘s first and second grades.

I was selected at fullback in the seconds.

“Crikey, must have some talent in the firsts,” I thought.

The local reggies were an ordinary lot and I had a good game - the army captain and head coach, asked me to sit on the sideline for the firsts.

Well, the game started and within 10 minutes it was as obvious as the nose on your face that a few porkies had been written back in that army hall.

In fact nine of the players were not only dropped from firsts, they weren’t deemed good enough to stay in the platoon.

Still, you’ve gotta give them credit for having a go!

HIGH MARKS: The All Blacks.

A terrific football team.

LOW MARKS: Politicians .If I see one more baby being kissed or school kid patted on the head, I’m heading to The Gap!