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By Margie TIERNEY MYALL locals will laughingly tell you they know when it’s school holidays because there’s lots of traffic and queues at the supermarket.

But that same explosion of tourists worked perfectly for the Myall Arts and Craft Centre staging its first Quilts by the Myall Show in four years.

All three rooms of the Craft Centre’s work areas were transformed with 60 quilts and handmade Christmas decorations for the three-day exhibition and sale.

There were quilts so large they had to be hung from the rafters, to small delicate creations made especially for the birthing unit at John Hunter Hospital.

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Quilt Show Success FROM Page 1 “People came from all over, with some travelling from Sydney just to view the quilts,” Janette Coppock told News Of The Area.

“Many commented that the workmanship was outstanding, and a better show than in Sydney.”

Many of the quilts had taken months and in some cases years to complete.

“Once you start a quilt you usually work on them at home because they need to be sewn on the same machine,” Susan Burns, President of the MCACC said.

Susan made it sound easy, “Most of it is just straight sewing and applique.”

But quilts such as Trish Grainger’s took

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three years to make and it was all hand done.

Craft Centre’s Ali Mills’ transparent quilt, which gave off a stainedglass effect, happened quite by accident, “I did not intend this effect but now that I see it against the light, I’m going to take it home and hang it in my window.”

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exhibition, hundreds of locals and tourists had walked through the door to admire the quilting group’s handiwork.

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After just a few weeks in the top job, Cr West said

getting to know the community is high on his agenda.

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these better,” he said.

“I’m also aware solar heating for the pool is important to the community as is developing the recreational use for the riverside concept plan.”

Cr West has more than 20 years’ experience as a Councillor, a role he thoroughly enjoys.

“Local Government spans such a wide variety of issues that matter to people in their day to day lives,” he said.

“I’ve had a long interest in coastal erosion, weeds management and ensuring the health of our waterways, we live in a sensitive environment and Jimmys Beach is a local example of this.”

Focusing on the future, Cr West believes priorities such as building trust and engaging with the community will result in positive outcomes for residents.

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‘Most of the money raised will go back into buying another sewing machine and a quilting machine,” Sue said.

The Myall Art and Craft Centre is now looking towards Christmas with their handmade decorations now on sale in their shop.

“I’m keen to show the community how we can provide value for money for rates and that decisions are made in their interests,” he said.

“We will do this by ensuring that we seek community input and feedback around what we are delivering.”

With the next round of MidCoast community update meetings kicking off this week, Cr West said he is “keen to hear from all the locals about what matters”.

“People are positive and full of energy and with our stunning environment we want to experience as much as we can,” he said.

“MidCoast is a great place to live and work, and I think most of our community would be proud to call this area home.”

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A Stroke of Wisdom IN 2017, one Australian will have a stroke every 10 minutes.

There are now more than 440,000 people living with the effects of stroke, yet more than 80 percent of strokes are preventable.

This was the strong message Myall U3A members heard at a Stroke Awareness and Prevention session at the Hawks Nest Old Library.

Guest speakers were David Ransom from Stroke Foundation and Raymond O’Brien of Tea Gardens Ambulance Service.

David is a retired journalist who has worked with the ABC and SBS. Assisted by his wife, Rosemarie, a trained nurse, he is a volunteer speaker for the Stroke Foundation, a not-for-

profit Organisation which delivers education programmes on stroke awareness and prevention.

In the last three years, David has had two mini strokes or TIA (transient ischaemic attack) caused by a blood clot in the brain.

“Luckily,” he said, “I suffer no serious debilitation.”

Both David and Raymond strongly emphasise the importance of recognising the signs of stroke, memorable in the acronym F.A.S.T.: Face: numbness or paralysis in the face; Arms: drop or cannot be raised; Speech: is slurred or lost; Think: fast, act fast, call 000 immediately.

Other signs are

difficulty speaking or understanding, dizziness, loss of balance, blurring or loss of vision, severe and abrupt onset of headache and difficulty swallowing.

High blood pressure is the leading risk factor of

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A normal blood pressure is 120/80 and a high blood pressure is 140/90.

As he has done since his stroke, David recommends that we monitor our blood pressure and reduce the

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Council would make a request to the Minister for Local Government for the categorisation to be reviewed.

Mayor West told News Of The Area this is to adequately recognise the size, scale and regional significance of the new Council.

“The classification for the former Greater Taree and Great Lakes Councils has not changed yet the population and geographical size has more than doubled,” he said.

“The Tribunal is required to make annual determinations on the categorisation of each Council … and any changes are a decision for the State

Government.”

MidCoast is one of the largest Councils in the state, representing a region of over 90,000 residents spread over 10,000 square kilometres.

Port Stephens Council, which is significantly smaller is both population and size, covering an area of just 979 square kilometres, is also classified as regional/ rural.

According to the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal’s annual report, factors such as size, population and diversity of communities are considered when determining a Council’s classification.

Prior to the merger, Great Lakes, Greater

Taree and Gloucester Shire were represented by a combined total of 24 Councillors, reduced to just 11 for the new MidCoast Council.

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According to the Tribunal, the reduction in the number of NSW Councils from 152 to 128 has resulted in an estimated saving of around $2.5 million on the overall cost of Councillor fees.

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MidCoast Requests Review MIDCOAST Council will seek a review of its regional/rural categorisation after Councillors voted in favour of the motion at the first meeting of the new Council.

MidCoast Mayor, David West, said the categorisation determines the minimum and maximum fees payable to Councillors.

Meeting minutes show the annual allowance for MidCoast Councillors was set at $19,310, the highest amount payable for a Council classified as regional/rural.

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Betty Bramble Honoured

By Daniel SAHYOUN

THE Betty Bramble reading corner at Bulahdelah Central School is a fitting tribute to a much-loved teacher, devoted educator and mentor.

The area contains hundreds of books and features colourful reading chairs and a fantasy backdrop.

Mrs Bramble’s quote, “If you are having a bad day, just go and lose yourself in a book”, is displayed on a plaque as a reminder of her

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dedication and commitment to the students of the school.

The reading corner was established with donations from the Bulahdelah Garden Club and the Bramble family.

“The corner reflects Mrs Bramble’s devotion to education,” School Librarian Jody Mostyn said.

“We saw a need for a quiet space for all children to read, so we used the funds to make an area in her honour.”

Mrs Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Bramble OAM had a long

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association with Bulahdelah Central School, first as a classroom teacher in the 1960s and then as assistant Principal in the 1980s.

She was an Official Friend of the School and was loved by students, parents,

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community members and fellow teachers.

Even on her retirement, Mrs Bramble remained active within the school and community and was a member of 26 committees across the region.

She was also heavily involved with Bungwahl Public School and supported trainee teachers through the University of Newcastle.

Her enormous contribution to both education and her community

were recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia in 1999.

Ms Mostyn said the reading corner is always very popular and is used by all students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

The Browns Flat Driver Reviver station was busy over the recent holiday period with thousands of motorists stopping in for a cuppa.

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THE Browns Flat Driver Reviver station was busy over the recent holiday period with thousands of motorists stopping in for a cuppa.

The station was run

by Bulahdelah Lions Club volunteers and helped families, backpackers, singles and couples break up their journey.

Lion Pat Baker said the constant flow of traffic over the long weekend kept them very busy.

“Some drivers have been so tired when they arrive here that they just flop out of their cars,” she said.

“It is good that they can

have a coffee and a break before they get going again.”

The Driver Reviver program started with a handful of stations in 1986 to help reduce the number of fatigue-related accidents on the roads.

Volunteers now serve up more than 1.7 million cuppas and 1.3 million snacks at hundreds of sites across Australia each year.

“It is good to be involved as it encourages people to take a break when they are driving,” Pat said.

“We have had people travelling through from as far away as Far North Queensland on their way to Sydney, and some of them

haven’t stopped until they have arrived here.”

Pat said they have met “some beautiful people” from all over the world.

“We have had a lot of backpackers travelling through; they can’t believe they can get free tea, coffee and biscuits, they don’t have this overseas,” she said.

Although the cuppas and biscuits are complimentary, Pat told News Of The Area that so many people are generous with donations.

“It all goes back into the community,” she said.

More than 5,000 volunteers assist at Driver Reviver sites in New South Wales each year.

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Three times the fun

By Daniel SAHYOUN

RAISING triplets and a young daughter can be a challenging job, but proud parents Katie and Phil Barry said they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Their three identical, adventurous, blue-eyed bundles, Jackson, Will and Kenny, recently celebrated their second birthday, just a week before big sister Gracie turned four.

“It is actually getting a lot easier just because the boys are now a bit more self-sufficient,” Katie said.

“They can feed themselves and are running around, and we

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don’t have to try and carry four children to the car at once anymore.”

The demanding daily routine at the Barry’s Karuah home starts as early as five o’clock each morning, with every task tripled throughout the day.

Katie said although it can be a little overwhelming, things generally run very smoothly.

“It’s the same routine every day, up at 5am, breakfast, bath, play and back to bed, and then it starts all over again in the afternoon,” she said.

“You do have your moments, but only a few, we are usually quite relaxed as

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“The biggest challenge is managing time, having enough time for the kids, enough time for ourselves and enough for friends,” she said.

“I’m still working, so everything has to be organised, I never have time to sit down.”

Katie told News Of q Triplets Kenny, Will and Jackson Barry.

The Area husband Phil is a great support and their families help out while she commitments can be a socialising, is working. challenge, Katie said by “We just have friends Although juggling making a few adjustments over here instead of going parenthood and work they can still enjoy out,” she said.

cheese, oysters and a host of other bounties, including a morsel of education, featured at more than a dozen stops along the route.

“It has been massive, we have been inundated once again with people coming from everywhere,” event coorganiser, Julie Steepe from

Lucy Land Merino Farm said.

“People are surprised to see that “the wool came from those sheep”, but that is the whole idea of it.”

Further along the trail, Bulahdelah Men’s Shed Beehive Club was buzzing with tastings and demonstrations and the

Trail of Spring Sensations

By Daniel SAHYOUN

HUNDREDS of visitors flocked to the region’s farms, wineries and cafes over the long weekend to sample the sensational produce available along the Great Lakes Spring Food Trail.

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Elkins Oysters served up hundreds of the local delicacies, which were washed down with wines from Great Lakes Paddocks Vineyard.

The event was first held in April this year and has continued to expand with more producers joining the

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trail each season.

Co-organiser, Sue Williams from Topi Open Range Farm, where the animals “live on green pasture, drink fresh rain water, play in dust baths and eat grass”, said the trail connects consumers with producers and promotes ethical farming.

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wholesome food,” she said.

‘Farmers and other members of the food trail share that vision about sustainability and ethics and making sure that we can produce the best possible product for consumers.”

With the success of the Spring Trail, Sue hopes the event will continue to expand and further showcase the local seasonal produce.

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Covering the central region of Port Stephens: Lemon Tree Passage, Medowie, Tanilba Bay, Salt Ash, Williamtown, Oyster Cove, Ferodale to Twelve Mile Creek.

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Miss PL, Williamtown Dear PL, YOU know, there’s people out there who have a ‘my door is always open’ approach.

I, my dear friend, am not one of them.

When people drop in, you want to be prepared with some mineral water in a blue carafe, and a platter of Brie, quince paste and water crackers.

You want jazz music playing in the background, the cushions plumped, the toilet fragrantly scented with lemon and ginger essence and the children skipping around the garden collecting artistically-shaped pieces of driftwood for their nature project.

You also want people to think that you live like that all the time, in a sort of effortless state befitting an Instagram photo or two.

Then you can glide across your polished floorboards and say, “Oh, Simone, how lovely to see you. What an unexpected, though delightful surprise. I was just baking some poppy-seed bread. Excuse those papers on the table; it is the documentation for my three sponsor children. Let me move it aside. Cheese and crackers? An Earl Grey tea?”

If friends drop in unannounced, they’ll see that you’re still in your pyjamas at lunchtime, the sink is full of dishes, the kids are drinking lime cordial and watching Game of Thrones, and you look like Iggy Pop instead of Iggy Azalea, which is never a good thing.

If there’s an unexpected knock at the door, you can always hide in the pantry.

I do this a lot, which is why I’ve gained five kilos in the past month.

Or get a gate, or a goat or a German Shepherd and a sign that says, ‘Enter at your own risk’.

When visiting others, the correct etiquette is to call first.

This allows time for frantic cushion arrangement, dirty dish disposal and scented candle preparation (as a minimum).

It’s just good manners.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Dear News Of The Area,

NOW the council has been elected will we see any response to the underhanded cash grab perpetrated by council management.

Following is part of Paul Green’s speech to Parliament in support of the special rate increase.

It is confusing with contradicting results and some very imaginative conclusions.

Remember Paul Green is a MLC from the South Coast of NSW. “Across the region, 32 percent of people supported the special rate variation as proposed, with an additional 44 per cent supporting it at a lower amount.

The total of 76 per cent support for a special rate variation as proposed or a lesser amount is a significant result in the context of a newly merged council.

Support varies by region and is attributable to the assets and financial position of the former councils.

Regarding affordability across the region, 74

percent of people can afford the proposed special rate variation, with 28 per cent comfortably affording it and 46 per cent affording it with some inconvenience.

Of the people surveyed, 24 percent would struggle to pay the five percent increase, including the rate peg.”

Sample size used by the council survey was 400 residents.

The number of residents in the council area is 90,500.

Sample size equals .0042 percent, by any standards this is useless and unreliable.

Let’s look at these figures in reality, remembering the key words used in parliament are residents and people.

Thirty-two percent of people equates to 128 people who agreed to support the rate rise (.00141 percent of actual residents).

Forty-four percent supporting a lower amount equates to 178 people (0.00196 percent of residents).

The next statement is particularly interesting; 74 percent of people can

afford the proposed special rate rise this equals 298 respondents or .0033 percent of actual residents, BUT a few lines above that figure a figure of 76 percent is mentioned, MLC Green couldn’t even make sure the numbers were equal?

So all this begs the question, “Was the NSW Parliament deliberately misled” or is this a case of a politician being used by a couple of cynical public servants to get their way prior to having to deal with a duly elected council.

There is only one way to resolve this debacle; our local state politicians and the newly elected council must demand a full ICAC investigation into this.

It’s time our politicians took responsibility for their jobs, prove to us you are true representatives of the people and not just what we have come to expect, sycophantic pollies just trying to keep their cushy, well paid jobs.

Greg Mutton

A likely excuse

FROM an accountant in prison to paperwork flying out the window, Australians are pretty good at coming up with excuses as to why they haven’t lodged their tax returns on time.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers that there is just one month left to lodge their own tax returns.

Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said that over 2.5 million people have already lodged their own returns via myTax, with another 5.2 million people lodging via an agent, and she expects millions more in October.

“The upcoming

deadline shouldn’t be cause for concern though, because our suite of online services makes it easier than ever before to get your return in on time,” she said.

“If you plan to lodge your own tax return using the ATO’s online service myTax, you need to lodge by 31 October 2017. If something happens and you miss the deadline, you should lodge as soon as you can to minimise penalties.”

The ATO receives many far-fetched excuses from late lodgers, such as: “My paperwork flew out the car window when I was on my way to see the accountant.”

Or how about this one: “My accountant has gone

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to prison. He is working on it, but it’s taking longer than normal because he can’t access a computer.”

News Of The Area’s personal favourite is: “My ex-wife burnt everything belonging to me, including all of my tax records.”

If you are having difficulties meeting your tax obligations, you don’t need an excuse – you just need to contact the ATO as soon as possible so they can help.

If you are having difficulties paying a tax debt, you can call the ATO to set up a payment plan.

Depending on your circumstances, the ATO may even be able to set one up online.

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Lunch to fight Cancer

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ONCOLOGY LUNCH: Raising funds for the Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital.

By Margie TIERNEY WHAT has an eclectic mix of fishing rods on the ceiling, a whale on the wall and a boat in dry dock?

Answer: the new look Tea Gardens Hotel.

And that’s just some of the changes afoot for the pub.

Local tradesman Graham Winn and offsider Simon Smith were busy last week creating a new look cafe and eating area.

“I’ve got this fantastic coffee machine going in and we’ll be doing great breakfasts from 7am,” owner Ben Hanson said.

Outside there’s another innovation in the form of a massive pizza oven under construction.

“We’ve had to stop the outdoor Argentinian barbecue pit for the time being because of the fire ban, but it will be back next year,” Ben said.

Ben was forced to concede in regards to one change that wasn’t going down well with

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“We’ve brought back the calamari cone, it’s now called Graham’s famous calamari cone,” Ben said.

Local Graham Pollock started the calamari campaign

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on Facebook.

“I said if I got 150 likes on the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Community Facebook page I’d bring it back and I got over 200 hits so it’s back, social media working at its best.”

As for settling into small town life after the big smoke of Sydney, ”It’s insane I’ve never worked so hard in my life.” ‘’It’s stressful but I love it, and so does Emily.”

MEMBER for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, has lodged a Notice of Motion in NSW Parliament calling on the ACCC to take action on fuel prices around the MidCoast region.

Mr Bromhead said the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission needs to do more to ensure regional communities are not adversely affected by the big oil companies.

According to the NSW Government’s FuelCheck website, prices for regular unleaded petrol averaged 125.9 in the Myall Coast region, 129.9 in Forster and 131.9 in Gloucester over the October long weekend.

In comparison, the average was just 108.7 in Beresfield, 111.9 in Gosford and 114.9 in Belmont.

“I am constantly asked what can be done to address the disparity in fuel prices around the MidCoast,” Mr Bromhead said.

“This week in Parliament I have called on the ACCC to visit the Myall Lakes electorate and listen to the concerns of residents and review the MidCoast fuel market.”

According to the NSW Government, around 13,000 users log onto FuelCheck everyday to compare petrol prices and save money at the pump.

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IT was many months in the planning and it took many hands on deck to make the Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club’s annual mixed Oncology Bowls Day a great success.

The bowls and lunch day is the Club’s major fundraiser for the year with all proceeds going to the Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital.

“It began after one of the husbands lost his wife to breast cancer,” President of the Women’s Bowling Club Robyn Webster told News Of The Area.

Apart from the action on the greens, there was plenty of action inside the Club with

raffles and tombolas, as well as tables overflowing with donated goods to be sold to raise funds.

“The Oncology Bowls Day has always been a successful day due to the generosity of our local businesses and community organisations,” Robyn said.

“Last year we raised over $6,000.”

Calvary Hospital said, “Donations, no matter the financial value are always appreciated by the hospital because they enable us to purchase equipment and help us continue to enhance our provision of comfort and care for the benefit of our patients.”

Fashion for a Cause

HAVING a child with a serious illness causes families much heartache and numerous stresses and strains.

For families living outside our major cities there is the added stress of finding accommodation so that they can be close by to provide essential physical and emotional support.

In order to assist local families who may find themselves in this situation, the Lioness Fashion Show ticket proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House.

Ronald McDonald House Newcastle, located in a peaceful bushland setting on the grounds of the John Hunter Children’s Hospital,

provides a ‘home away from home’ to families of children receiving hospital treatment for serious and life threatening conditions – whether from disease, injury or a congenital condition.

While ticket proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Newcastle, raffle proceeds will go to local organisations and community ventures.

The Lioness Fashion Show is on 20 October at the Hawks Nest Community Hall commencing at 7.30pm.

Tickets are $15 and are available from Ella’s Boutique, BT’s for Fashion, Alana’s Gifts, Sumeru, Vitamin Bead, Mungo Road and both pharmacies.

A 35-year-old Bulahdelah man will face Taree Local Court on 17 October after assaulting a taxi driver at Coolongolook.

Police report the man caught the taxi in Taree at about 10.30pm on 3 October, and threatened the driver on route to Bulahdelah.

The driver stopped at a service station in Coolongolook and was allegedly assaulted by the passenger as he attempted to exit the taxi.

The driver broke free and ran into the service station to alert police.

It is alleged the male passenger then attacked

the taxi causing significant damage, including ripping a door from its hinges.

Forster Police attended the incident and found the man at a neighbouring service station attempting to use a cigarette lighter to ignite fuel at the bowser.

Police report they were forced to use capsicum spray to subdue the man.

He was taken to Forster Police Station and charged with multiple offences including assault, malicious damage, intimidation, resist police and breach of bail.

The man appeared at Court the following day and was remanded in custody.

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Excitement builds ahead of Myall River Festival

By Margie TIERNEY THE excitement is building ahead of one of the highlights of the Myall Coast calendar, the annual River Festival on the Tea Gardens

waterfront.

There’s something for everyone at the family-friendly day of entertainment, from the duck derby, to the dog show, music, dancing, lantern

parade and the fireworks display which brings the event to a spectacular end.

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A Taxing Time THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers there are serious consequences if they choose not to meet their tax obligations this tax time.

Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said most Australians want to do the right thing, but some refuse to pay their share, or pay at all.

“In the first instance we always try to help and educate taxpayers about

how to get their tax right.

Unfortunately in some cases people don’t respond or deliberately make false statements to avoid paying the right amount of tax – and we have to pursue this,” she said.

Ms Anderson said the ATO has sophisticated systems and analytics that ensure wrongdoing can’t fly under the radar. If a claim raises a red flag in the system, auditors will investigate further.

“In 2015–16 for

individual taxpayers we conducted around 450,000 reviews and audits, resulting in adjustments of nearly $1 billion in income tax, and prosecuted over 1,300 taxpayers,” Ms Anderson said.

“Criminal investigations and prosecution are a last resort and not something we take lightly. However, Australians expect us to make sure nobody gets a free ride and we are prepared to use all the avenues available to us to protect the integrity of the tax system.

“Our message to all

Gunner Memories Four friends stopped and posed for a photograph outside Central Station in Sydney, having recently enlisted together to serve in the second World War.

By Rachael VAUGHAN

FOUR friends stopped and posed for a photograph outside Central Station in Sydney, having recently enlisted together to serve in the second World War. Abraham (Abe) Petty, Walter (Wally) Richardson, Richard (Dick) Grimshaw and Ernest (Darby) Munro were good mates, originally placed together in the 2nd company 2/20th Battalion before being split up later during service.

Abe, Wally, Dick and Darby were all killed in action, and did not return home.

Wally, who ended up serving as a Gunner with the 17th Anti-Tank Unit, had a wife and a two-year-old daughter at home.

His daughter Joan, a Port Stephens resident, grew up hearing stories about her

Father, his time in the war, and stories of the battles.

Seventy-five years on, and she feels that some of these stories have been overlooked.

She spoke to News Of The Area about two of the stories she carries with her.

“One important battle we don’t hear about is a place called the Tol Plantation, where soldiers were mercilessly killed in horrific circumstances, and left there in the jungle,” Joan said.

“My father was one of these men killed here, and I urge people to do some reading and learn about this horrific episode in WWII, and what happened to these brave young diggers.”

With Wally’s life taken at Tol Plantation, and Abe making the ultimate sacrifice at a place called Ambor Island, their mates Dick and

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stall.”

To become one of the 100 stallholders, simply head to the Myall River Festival Facebook page and follow the links.

Craig has also told News Of The Area there’s something new and very special happening on Saturday 28 October.

To find out the surprise watch this space next week.

And ahead of the Myall

River Festival, there’s plenty more happening in the twin towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

A reminder for those who love something sweet, don’t forget the Red Cross ‘Great Cake Bake’ at Myall Quays Shopping Centre on Saturday 21 October.

Get in early to the ‘Cake Bake’ because you don’t want to miss out on Karuah’s annual Oyster and Timber

Festival also being held on Saturday 21 October.

It’s such a popular event, applications for stallholders have closed.

This fantastic day of free fun and games includes the wood chopping, junior fishing competition and of course the oyster eating championships.

The event is held in Longworth Park on the banks of the Karuah River.

Darby died tragically in the often overlooked tragedy of Montevideo Maru, the second of Joan’s stories to share of overlooked battles.

The Montevideo Maru was a Japanese Motor Vessel that was torpedoed off Luzon in the Philippines by an American Submarine, unaware that the vessel had Australian Prisoners of War

and many other innocent civilians on board.

Sadly, they were left to drown in the hold of the ship, never given a chance to escape.

On board were over 1000 victims, consisting of nuns, nurses, priests, soldiers and civilians.

Joan said, “The 75th anniversary of these events

has recently passed without fanfare.”

“Maybe, even though next year it will be 76 years, someone may pause and remember that after all this time, their lives were not given in vain.”

“There are families who still feel the loss and pain of their family member to this day.”

taxpayers is that the ATO takes firm action against those who actively choose to ignore their obligations or try to game the system.”

“When choosing a course of action, we consider a number of factors including a taxpayer’s history of compliance, and the number of chances we’ve already given them to get back on track with their obligations,” Ms Anderson said.

“The decision to prosecute is only made if we have exhausted other options to get the taxpayer to change their behaviour and correct their affairs.”

The ATO is aware some people are willing to take risks and falsely claim work-related expenses. Ms Anderson said taxpayers considering risky claims should be on notice that the ATO is serious about dealing with non-compliance, and the consequences can be costly for those found to be doing the wrong thing.

“In the worst cases a penalty can be up to 95% of the tax shortfall amount. For example, we took a taxpayer to court over his false car work-related expense claims in two consecutive years, and he was ordered to

pay more than $4,000 in fines and court costs,” Ms Anderson said.

“In another instance, a taxpayer had neglected to lodge his tax returns over a 12-year period despite being given a number of opportunities to comply.

After being fined more than $100,000 and still failing to get his tax affairs in order, he was handed down an eight month suspended sentence.

To find out more about what deductions you can legitimately claim this tax time, visit ato.gov.au/ deductions.

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Pedal to the Metal

By John SAHYOUN

DOZENS of drivers sped along the Old Pacific Highway in a race against the clock during the recent Bulahdelah Hill Climb competition.

The iconic event was organised by the Myall Lakes Motorsports Club based in Tea Gardens with local

drivers testing their skills against competitors from across NSW and Queensland.

Course Clerk, Dave Chinner, said the roads between Bulahdelah and Wootton are “notorious for being tight, twisty and very dangerous”.

“The opportunity to drive at high speed along that

stretch of that road is a rare opportunity and so there are always people who want to compete,” he said.

“It’s scary, fast and a real buzz when you get it right.”

From a standing start, top speeds averaged 160 km/h across the 1150 metre course.

Dave said four sharp turns provided a challenge

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By Lynda RICHARDS TUESDAY 3 October: The format for bowls was two games of Triples and two games of Fours.

An interesting day of bowling, a draw, a win by 7 shots, a win by 19 shots and a win by 30 shots.

On Rink 2 Jeanette Emmett, Jill McBride and Lynne Green 35 v Pauline Perry, Francis Betar and Nola Jackson 5. Rink 3 Dianne Kiss, Bev Rhodes, Kathie Rimmer and Deyonne Page 24 v Jeanette Grosvenor (visitor), Bev Stephens and Sandra Leisemann 5. A draw 20 all on Rink 4 Dawn May, Dale

Winter and Elizabeth Kelly against Bev Dunn, Carolyn Bywater and Pat Baker.

Bette Saillard, Christine Fossey, Lynda Richards and Karen Green 20 v Ingrid Luck, Dawn Jones, Pam Gilchrist and Kayelene Pearson 13.

Winners on the day with shots plus ends were Jeanette Emmett, Jill McBride and Lynne Green.

Congratulations to Kayelene Pearson and Robyn Beaumont for being selected to play in the Newcastle District Representative Team competing against the Central Coast District in the annual Rose Bowl Competition.

A great achievement by these ladies.

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Saturday 30/09/2017 Par Div 1: Jennie Bellamy (16) +1 R/u: Di Davis (20) 0, Julie Hammond (23) -1 Div 2: Pat Spencer (40) +2 R/u: Trish Sattler (31) -1c/b, Janet Merryweather (35) -1 Balls to -4 c/b N.T.P 16th: Di Nummy, Pat Spencer

Tuesday 03/10/17 Stableford Div 1: Marg Miller (22) 34 R/u: Judy Benson (23) 32, Karen Johnston (18) 31c/b Div 2: Pat Dodd (26) 34 R/u: Di Candy (31) 33c/b, Fran Henderson (26) 33 Div 3: Dot Moore (44) 36 R/u: Elke Nemeth-Laky (33) 30c/b, Sharon Barwick (41) 30 Balls to 29c/b N.T.P 10th: Deb Matheson, Diane Allan, Lyn Blake

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for the drivers.

“It is one of the highest speed hill climbs in the country, the road is usually quite dirty and slippery and there are blind corners … that really unsettle the car,” he said.

“Combine that with Armco on one side and a deep gutter and a rock wall on the other, there’s no room to make a mistake.”

With “many cars completely destroyed by the mountain” during past

events, Dave said chicanes were put in place to manage speeds on the dangerous parts of the track.

Phil Heafey recorded the fastest time on the day, crossing the finish line in 36.27 seconds.

David Isaacs was a close second and Matthew Smith posted the third fastest overall time.

The competition was run across six categories with Michael Wallin, Patrick Navratil, Michael Swinford,

Paul Finch and Glenn Pro also finishing at the top of their respective fields.

Dave said many volunteers contributed to the success of the day, including Race Director, Ross Jones.

“The event would not be run without his monumental efforts to get all the paperwork in order and herd all us cats into line,” he said.

The next Bulahdelah Hill Climb is being planned for March 2018.

Competition from the 9 - 12 October. Also best of luck to our Triples teams that will bowling against Karuah for the Ruth Bowden Trophy on 11 October.

Thursday 5 October: Just a game of Triples and a game of Pairs played. Ingrid Luck, Bette Saillard and Nola Jackson 19 v Francis Betar, Karen Green and Loretta Baker 14. Karen McPhie and Deyonne page 18 v Lynda Richards and Lynne Green 16.

Winners with 4 for a win and ends were Ingrid Luck, Bette Saillard and Nola Jackson.

Friday 6 October: Oncology Day. This is an annual event held each year to raise money for the Oncology Ward, Mater Hospital Newcastle.

All present enjoyed playing bowls, format”

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Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Carol MAHER

Driver Neil De Pau ready to tackle the hill climb course.

Saturday 07/10/17 Stroke/ Monthly Medal Div 1: Marg Millier (21) 73c/b Medal R/u: Jan Bartier (18) 73, Sue Kovaks (17) 74 Gross: Carolyn Hawley (Royal Sydney) 88 Div 2: Janet Merryweather (33) 68 Medal R/u: Wendy Gibson (29) 71, Jane Poole (34) 75c/b Gross: Wendy Gibson 100 Balls to 77c/b N.T.P 16th: Elle Gottwaltz, Amanda Cooney

Presentation of Cheque: Kay Fordham, Robyn Webster and Elaine Wellard.

turn around Triples” and a delicious lunch prepared by our wonderful Social Committee.

Money was raised from lunch, raffles, a Tombola, a Trading Table and an auction.

A big thank you to all our local businesses/community

members that donated so generously to this event, your contributions make this day possible.

Also, to all those who helped, too many to individually mention but your hard work is much appreciated.

At the end of the day our Club President Robyn Webster, proudly presented a cheque for $6,500 to Elaine Wellard President of Calvary Mater Auxiliary Newcastle and their treasurer Kay Fordham.

Lady Vets Golf Results GOLF

Hawks Nest Lady Vets

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1st S. Long 5 2nd J. Biddle 6 c/b 3rd N. Hickey 6 4th J. Moore 9

Chip Ins 15th Hole P. Dodd 6th Hole G. Prigg 9th Hole K. Johnston

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The below table show tidal variations at several locations.

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only.

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TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS

Graph and Times are for

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They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation.

Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

PORT STEPHENS (High)

30 min 45 min Soldiers Point 1 hr Karuah (Karuah River) 1 hr 15min Pindimar 45 min Tea Gardens 1 hr

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Nelson Bay Salamander Bay

Forster 0 to 15 min Wollomba River (mouth) 1 hr 50 min

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Glenda FARRAR MANNING RIVER (High) Based on bar at Harrington Harrington NIL Taree 2 hrs Wingham 3 hrs 15 min

(Low) 15 to 30 min 2 hrs 45 min 3 hrs 45 min

HUNTER RIVER Newcastle Hexham Raymond Terrace Morpeth

Hawks Nest Vets

By Tony SMITH

A Tom Gallagher David Brailey John Reynolds Stuart McLeod

5/10/2017 Harrington Waters Visit 138 Players A Grade 1. Colin Bagnall 39 c/b 2. Bob Peters 39

q A Grade winner Col Amos B David Rimmer Roger Sykes Bob Reid Paul Mclean

(Low) NIL 1 hr 1 hr 55 min 3 hrs 30 min

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3/10/2017 A Grade 1. Col Amos 39.6 c/b 2. Sean Mullins 39.6 3. Tom Gallagher 40.1

NTP 3rd 5th 10th 16th

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Stableford Results

Hawks Nest Vets Stroke

B Grade 1. Alan Greenhalgh 37.4 2. David Merryweather 40.7 3. Adrian Ryan 41.5

Your Business Could ‘OWN’ this spot next to our weekly TIDE CHART.

3. Peter Inskip 38 c/b 4. Terry Hoolahan 38 5. Brian Calverley 36 c/b

C Grade 1. David Rimmer 44 2. Bryan Moon 38 3. Graham Benson 36 c/b 4. Mark Betar 36 5. Paul McLean 35 c/b Balls To. A. 33 c/b B. 32 c/b C. 30 c/b

B Grade 1. Roger Humphreys 40 c/b 2. Trevor Payne HW 40 3. Bill Vandenberg 39 4. Rodney Toohey 37 c/b 5. Kevin Marr 37 c/b

q B Grade winner Alan Greenhalgh

Darts Results DARTS

Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club

By Lyn PEIRSON ONLY 13 players for darts this week, so we played four rounds of singles.

The eventual winner was Trevor Peirson and the runner up was Paul Bennett.

The men’s high score was 140 by James Ureta and Marion Smith was the ladies’ high scorer with 101.

Wishing Paul a happy birthday for Friday.

q A Grade winner Col Bagnall

known local identity is recognised as the founding member of the Mullets and is now known as ‘Head Mullet”, Chris Mobbs, Captain of the Myall Masters Swimming Association told News Of The Area.

The Mullets’ are a dedicated lot, you’ll find them most early mornings ploughing through the waters off Jimmys Beach.

They’ve also been given the chance to host an Open Water Swim on Sunday 29 October through their association with the Masters Swimming.

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Golf Club Celebrates 60 Years

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THE Bulahdelah Golf Club is gearing up to celebrate 60 years of servicing the local community.

The event will be marked by a gala dinner and dance

Trevor Peirson and Pal Bennett.

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q B Grade winner Roger Humphries

“The State Branch of Masters Swimming is promoting Masters Swimming in the Hunter Region and Myall,” Chris said.

“This is the Inaugural Jimmys Beach swim for us and we are hoping it may develop into an annual event, letting visitors in on the secret of our spectacular waterways and help boost the area’s tourism demand.”

Entry to the event is free but you have to be over 18 years of age.

Chris added, “We are capping entries at 50 for the 600 metre and 50 for the 1300 metre and expect some swimmers may do both

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distances.” ‘’The course is fine to swim in any stage of the tides and the event will go ahead rain, hail or shine with the exception of storms disturbing the normally excellent visibility, or uninvited marine creatures of the bitey kind.”

“Dolphins, turtles, flathead and other fish are welcome and are often there with us,” Chris said.

The Myall Masters will have a stall at the Myall River Festival on Saturday 28 October.

To lodge your entry for the Open Swim head to the Myall Masters Facebook page.

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with cabaret on Saturday 25 November.

The cost is $35 a head, and the club is asking all past and present members, and anyone interested,to come

along and support this iconic part of Bulahdelah’s history.

The course is one of the best 9-hole courses on the North Coast, and ranks well with the bigger 18 holers.

JIMMYS BEACH: The Iconic Mullett.

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CrossworD solution no. 17566

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M u F F l E Across: 1. Muffle, 5. Bores, 8. Anna, 9. Priest, 11. Totes, o   A A n n  12. Latest, 14. Ants, 16. Elder, 18. False, 19. Idea, 20.

P r i E s t Safest, 24. Curve, 25. Everts, 26. Lure, 27. Shady, 28.

E l A t E s Snipes. r r E A n t s Down: 1. Mope, 2. Fail, 3. Last, 4. Enters, 5. Battled, 6.

F A l s E i Rotunda, 7. Sisters, 10. Earns, 13. Effects, 14. Algeria, F G n n 15. Tensely, 17. Lease, 19. Infers, 21. Even, 22. Trap, 23.

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GOLDSTAR CROSSWORD Across: 1. Mingle, 5. Midas, 8. Anti, 9. Irenic, 11. Niger, 12.

Dadoes, 14. Urge, 16. Essay, 18. Upper, 19. Arts, 20. Agrees, 24. Least, 25. Ordain, 26. Lass, 27. Seedy, 28. Secede.

Down: 1. Main, 2. Need, 3.

Laid, 4. Encore, 5. Minster, 6.

Digress, 7. Surveys, 10. Nacre, 13. Bundles, 14. Upheave, 15.

Greatly, 17. Steed, 19. Across, 21. Erse, 22. Sate, 23. Once.

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For Sale ARCOROC French Brown Smoked Glass Dinnerware 10pc setting with extras. dishwasher safe. $50.

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AUCTION / CLEARING SALE 10:30 am Sat Oct 14th. 131 Mayers Point Rd Mayers Flat. (The Lakes Way) Household goods/furniture/dining table 6 setting/bottles, oil lamps/, spindle back chairs, old wares, collectables/Saddler/harness/ yokes, bows/ canoes, dinghy, meat safe/Lots of tools/misc hardware/wrought iron and stacks more! 50 PLUS Lots and Counting!

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BEER Fridge. Older type, good worker $70 0417787215 ANTIQUE Washstand 1930s, mableLD top, tiled back, restored, great SO cond $375. 49813060

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For Sale BAR fridge, gurney pressure hose, lounge $35 each. Gardening D tools, framed OL pictures, childrensS books/fiction, wash mach, coffee tables, ladders. All cheap.

Karuah. Ph 49975902 0428491076 BROWN Leather 3piece suite. 3 seater D L settee + dual recliner SOchairs. V/gd 2 reclining cond $550 0427642075

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For Sale CARAVAN Heavy duty rear bullbar. Fits 70s D Millard. spare OL antenna mounts. S Galvanised. $95ono 49817523 CAR roof racks Prorac Suit Outlander or similar $150 ph 0416229166 CAMEC caravan cover suit 18ft/20ft D van L SO $175. 0418632220

CLOTHES dryer Hover 3.5 Heavy duty. As new $120 0417787215 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au CORNER unit, Oregon timber & leadlight glass, H-167cm x D-94cm x LD L –242cm SO$100. Old double school desk $100 4997 2302

For Sale DARK Brown Leather Lounge with two LD matching SOchairs Very Good condition. $550 0427642075 DESK computer corner desk with shelf and f/cab draw & cubboard $20 49847584 DINING Table 6 chrs, solid timber, as new, $100. LG front load, washing machine, ex. cond. $60, Ph. 0418413652

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FRONT door fly screen, heavy duty fancy shell motive, with key. $275 4997 0986 GOLF Clubs, Cougar Power Cat. Total set with new balls & tees. $350ono 0417221396 GRAMOPHONE wind up, good working cond, needles available. $500.

Phone 4997 0986 HALL Cabinet. Price reduced to $800.

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Solid Timber & Glass 1.85h x 1.68l x .45d. $990 0428450925 HOUSE bricks. Cream in colour. Sandstone retaining wall blocks Best offer. Raymond Terrace 0438074087 KING, AH Comfort Mattress.

0428450925 for pictures.

Beard Plush $1100.

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KITE Surfer, Naish.

Kite with harness & directional board.

Used once. $950 Ph 0402290498

LOBSTER brooch.

Yellow gold, diamonds and rubies. Val ued at $2950. Sell for $1800.

0405203113 LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition.

Phone 49813784 MACROB timber extension dining table and 6 leather chairs with 3 matching wall units and entertainment unit. $500. 0407283748 Text for photos

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MOBILTY Scooter Pride Celebrity X, battery charger, rear carry bag and front basket. $600. or near offer. 0414447820

WESTERN red cedar blinds (x15), LD varySO Fingal Bay ing sizes 0409154184 $100

11/2008 Windsor Rapid 19ft Caravan with full kitchen with plenty of storage space, has rear ensuite with separate shower/toilet & vanity, incl washing machine, solar panels, diesel heater in perfect condition.$35000 neg. Ph 0400788521.

TRACKMASTER Sturt 4x4, 13’x 6’x6” Built Dec/ 2001, Rego 6/2018.

Has Sugarglider Suspension, Electric Brakes,90 litre 3 Way Fridge,Tregg Hitch and mount for vechicle, 2x solar panels with battery management system,single battery/ and Anderson plug to connect to vechicle, 240/12V Inverter, 2 x 60 litre Water tanks /gauges. Many many more extras.

Excellent condition. $23000 49970960 or 0417419884.

QUINTREX DREAMRIDER 5.0 with FELK trailer, beamy aluminium specially strengthened Boatcoded hull in good condition with little use, fibreglass decking, hull recently two-pack coated. Requires motor and fit-out with much equipment provided incl custom underfloor fuel tank, flotation etc.

This model renowned for stability & smooth ride. $OFFERS. Ph: 0418611988.

GUITAR & BASS Tuition Theory & Musicianship.

Studio Fantabulous N/Bay. 25yrs exp 49844731

Need Any Alterations Done?

Call Maryanne on 0418738425 General Clothing Alterations, Hems, Mending and Repairs, Resizing.

Will come to you No Job to Big or Small

MOVING SALE Indoor/ Outdoor Furniture. 1940 Tea Trolley with Lead Light Doors. Medium Size Fridge. Arnott’s Old Original Vintage Tins. Lovely children’s Books. Pot plants/ Garden items/Tools. Sat and Sun 14 & 15 Oct 8am- 4pm. 12 Heron St NERONG

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WOODEN toys (lge), 8 semi trailers, 3 ride-on rocking horses suit LD up to age S5,O Will sell sep or together Ph 49817297

Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au PEARL mobility scooter, gd cond, very little use, new bat, dismantles, fit in medium size boot $1250 Ph 4997 0986 POOL table. Threequarter size, slate top 220 long 120 wide, excel cond $1500. 0404477158 SOFA bed, plush, black, one year old, bed used only once, $300 Ph 0427 204 450 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

SINGER sewing machines 1 electric $290. 1 manual $240. Tanilba Bay 0434 022 073 SIX outdoor vinyl seat with back cushions, pastel blue with gold stripe, 50 cm wide x 100 cm long, never used cost $400 sell $295. Incl new outdoor table umbrella.

Phone 49843494 SOFA bed/lounge 3 seater - good cond. $180, Nest of tables $40, Cabinet for DVD’s & Disc’s, turns around $90. 49820798 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au

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For Sale

Brand new Jason fitted single bed electric blanket.

Still in the box. $35.00. Tevion 48cm (19”) HD LCD TV with DVD player.

Buy $240.00.

LD SellSO $150.00.

Brand new Robot Vacuum Cleaner Buy $200.00, Sell $150.00. Honda model HRU216 DSU Lawnmower self propelled with grass catcher/ mulcher, Buy $1385.00, Sell $650.00. Phone 4997 9484.

TOOLS, Fishing Gear, Extra Large Eski. 49849456 ANTIQUE kitchen cabinet 2 stained glass doors lined cool cupboard, 3 drawers, curved sides dark wood 1.63 h $450 Cedar Pew with bishop sides 220 wide, fr Hinton church good condition $500. 2 seater oak hall seat 2 drawers $150. Ph 49822004 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

SINGLE bed with mattress & accessories $150. 2 hall stands with matching coffee table $40each. Teac TV 8 mths old $200.

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Yokohama Geolander as new 215/70R/16 $75. ph 0416229166

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2010 Jayco Sterling 21.65-3 caravan, in as new cond, front leather lounge, 190Lt 2-door fridge, oven, microwave, water fitler, slide-out queen bed, full ens incl wash mach, rollout awn, solar, wineguard arial & TV. Non smoking original owners.

Ready for any advertures. $42,500 Ring 4982 8321

CAMERON Off Road Camper. Ex Cond.Very little use.Many extras.

Detail on enquiry.

Reduced $10500.

0448237257 JAYCO Discovery 2011 17ft pop top.

Only travelled 4k.

Aircon & many extras $28,500 ONO Tanilba Bay 0434 022 073 OZTRAIL 7 Camper Ex cond. Garaged.

Little use, w/annex, Soldiers Point. $2500. 49191121 or 0428491076 REGENT Roystan Caravan 22’. Built September 2009.

Rego NSW 9/2017.

Complete with all necessary items for travel.

Hot dipped Galvanise chassis. $40,000. Ph: 0417 224 017

REGENT Cruiser Caravan 16 FT. 2008 Full Annex unused, Air Conditioned, Single Beds, Café Seating, Big Fridge, Excellent Condition. $18,000 Phone 0412683979

Boats Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au 2003 475 Quintrex Coast R u n n e r with 80HP Johnson 4 stroke motor 141 hrs.

Many Incls. Log book serv.Always garaged/ Fingal Bay One owner. $23,500 For further info call 0421 253 132 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

ALLY Craft Bermuda 560. Cutty.

Full Camping cover 09 Optimax 90 HP. 74 hrs $19500 ono 0409384597 KAWASAKI 550 Jet D Ski with trailer, OL Stand up, $800S49971651 QUINTREX V-nose punt 3.85m 15Hp Evinrude. Gd Cond.

Reg. $2600ono Ph 0418 863 088 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

STEGCRRAFT 15 footer, half cabin, runabout.

55hp Evinrude, both reg, $2600 ono. 49971651

TINNY Aluminium, new

trailer, 15HP Yamaha only 8hrs running, $3500 ono 49973429

Vehicles 2000 Toyota Avalon, Gd cond, 248426klms, XTB282 $2800 Phone 0419210848 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au 2003 Audi convertable.

Auto. No rego. Runs well.

Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099 2003 Nissan Navara DX 4dr 3lt turbo excond $5500 ono CTX29W 0490 802 955 2004 Toyota Camry Altise. 135klms reg April 2018. 1 owner excellent cond. ZFB-810 $6200 0412638 424

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Wanted: local volunteers Do you have spare time during the week?

Do you like helping people?

We’re looking for friendly locals to assist people over 65 in their day-to-day lives with things like transport, shopping and companionship.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, here’s your chance to find out just how rewarding it can be, giving back to your local community.

Come along to an information session at: Bulahdelah Library - Friday 20 October Tea Gardens Library - Friday 27 October Stroud Library - Friday 3 November The sessions will run from 10am to 12noon at each location. RSVP’s not required.

Phone 1300 65 88 30 for more information.

Work Wanted

Positions Vacant

Garden Specialist Experienced & qualified horticulturist, ecologist is keen to tend to your garden. Call Chris 0419536636

Farmhand Wanted Experienced or willing to learn. Ph Gabby 0417676190

2006 Peugeot sports Positions Vacant cabriolet NXP07T 11 mths rego 74,000 BUSY cafe in Tea klms immaculate Gardens requires $9,000 0410454415 casual staff. Must be available to FORD Falcon sedan work weekdays & 2008 160,000klms. weekends Experience preferred Ring Julie on LD Rego Jan SO 2018. 4 new 0459358074. Please tyres. BI67WX. leave a message if there is no answer.

HOLDEN Viva Mech A1 auto, cruise control $5700 ono 0419031160 HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782

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HAIRDINKUMSTYLE at Hawks Nest is looking for a hairdresser, hours negotiable. All enquiries call Tammy on 0404473761 or email, Hairdinkumstyle@gmail.com CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

Positions Vacant

Casual Groundsman

Hawks Nest Golf Club has a position available for a Casual Groundsman. Duties include preparing the golf course for play and general course maintenance. This position will include occasional weekend work. Please forward applications to bmills@hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

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TWO single pine LD beds, $70 SO pair or $40 each. 0432485966 TIMBER dining table w/ 6 chairs $500 ono Patchwork quilt set QS Cream $50 ono Tea Gardens 49198091

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SWINGING metal entrance gates with latches $300 4997 0986

MASSAGE Couch (Solid) 75cm wide.

Portable Aluminum. 3 fold Black New has not been opened. $180 Ph: 0428450925.

REDUCED: 17’ 6” Golf Pop Top Van. Tare 1180.

2001. 6mths Rego. $16,000 Ph 49979727 or 0429433103

LUNCH CLUB Our next Lunch Club will be at Hawks Nest Golf Club on 13-10-17.

Allan Foy. Contact Neville on 0419142632

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Contact Courtesy Bus: info: 4997 0145

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