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Gabby’s National Crown Winner of Miss Multiverse

By Daniel SAHYOUN GABRIELLE Keaton was crowned ‘Miss Multiverse Australia’ at a glamorous awards ceremony in Sydney last week.

The Bulahdelah local beat nine other young ladies from across Australia to claim the national title.

Contest director, Yolandi Franken, said Gabrielle’s great business skills, beauty and fitness

shown throughout the competition made her a “hands down winner”.

Gabrielle will now represent Australia at the ‘Miss Multiverse World’ contest in the Dominican Republic in November.

“I’m so excited to be able to represent the country and it will be great to be a role model for other girls,” Gabrielle said.

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Crowning Moment: Miss Multiverse Australia 2017, Gabrielle Keaton.

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Gabby’s National Crown - Winner of Miss Multiverse FROM Page 1 combination of a modelling contest, television reality program and survivor type challenges, in a bid to find the nation’s most multifaceted, multi-talented beauty.

“It was about building social skills, leadership skills, teamwork and

sportsmanship,” Gabrielle said.

“It wasn’t about finding someone who is just pretty, it is about someone who is multitalented and has good skills.”

The competition started with 700 applicants, which was narrowed down to 50 to

contest the regional and state finals. “One of the challenges in the state final was an IQ test,” Gabrielle said.

“I love trying lots of things and every stage that I got through was more and more exciting.”

Gabrielle graduated from Bulahdelah Central School in 2013, and

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has since completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of New England.

“I really want to get into conservation,” Gabrielle told News of The Area.

“I’m looking to get into the media side of it to spread the word about everyday changes that people can do that can make quite a difference.”

For now, Gabrielle said she is “just enjoying the ride” after winning her national title.

“I do want to try new things and not say no to anything, just give everything a shot,” she said.

Gabrielle thanks the entire Bulahdelah community for getting behind her throughout the competition.

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First Time Voters: Leah Slockee, Jessica Chalker, Tim To and Sarah Rooney.

Locally, polling places will be set up at Bulahdelah Central School, Booral, Bungwahl, Karuah, Stroud and Tea Gardens Public Schools, North Arm Cove Community Centre and Hawks Nest Community Centre.

Although negotiating the table runner sized ballot paper can be a little overwhelming, you must

vote either above OR below the line.

The NSW Electoral Commission said above the line, you need to write the number 1 in the box above the group of candidates you wish to vote for, but you can continue to number more boxes above the line if you wish.

Below the line, you must vote for at least six

candidates in order of preference.

With 69 hopefuls to choose from, 18-year-old Tim To from Tea Gardens said he has researched each of the candidates in the running.

“I want to have my say, I know my vote is only one but it could make the difference,” he said.

“I have read up on the candidates and their

preferences, because I want to know exactly where my vote is going.”

First time voter, Leah Slockee, said she is basing her decision on issues she considers important.

“If we don’t have someone representing us, we may not see improvements,” she said.

Voting in the election is compulsory for all registered voters.

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Best Chamber limited resources, we have done what many have considered impossible.”

The awards are regarded as Australia’s most prestigious regional business awards and were presented in 10 categories, with the University of Newcastle and Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club amongst the winners.

North Coast Holiday Parks at Hawks Nest Beach was also recognised as a finalist for excellence in customer service.

Hunter Chamber CEO, Bob Hawes, said the awards recognise excellence across the region.

“The winners clearly demonstrate the superb work of organisations and individuals who are leading the way in making the Hunter a place where business and innovation thrive,” he said.

The Bulahdelah Chamber will now progress to the state finals which will be held in Sydney later this year.

BULAHDELAH Chamber of Commerce and Tourism was named the best Chamber in the region at the 2017 Hunter Business Awards last week.

Almost 600 people attended the gala presentation ceremony, where the Chamber was recognised for its achievements in representing the Bulahdelah business community.

Accepting the award on behalf of the Chamber, President John Sahyoun thanked the local community for their support.

“The work of a volunteer organisation is no easy task, and getting to this point would have been impossible without the support of our community and the many organisations and individuals in our town,” he said.

“We have been challenged with multiple obstacles, and given our

Amnesty Triggers Action

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Straight Shooters Firearms on hand to assist owners with the registration process.

Mr Alessi said the amnesty is designed to help remove unwanted or unused guns from communities.

“There are many that have been stored away for years and forgotten about, and the amnesty allows people to either get rid of them or pay to

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have them registered,” he said.

“We have seen a lot of older guns come in, and many of these would have been family heirlooms.”

The government estimates there are around 260,000 illegal or unregistered firearms nationwide.

NSW Police said more than 6,000 guns were surrendered in NSW during the first month of the amnesty, including 1700 rifles, 460 shotguns and nearly 200 handguns.

Thousands of others were handed in for registration.

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sporting firearms,” he said.

Outside of the amnesty period, NSW Police said penalties of up to 14 years jail can apply for anyone caught with an unregistered firearm.

For anyone who has still has firearms they would like to dispose of, register or sell, Mr Alessi can be contacted on 0418 411 765 during the final month of the amnesty.

The national amnesty is the first since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, and will continue until the end of September.

Mr Alessi said the amnesty does not target lawful and responsible gun owners.

“It gives anyone who might have inherited a firearm without proper licensing a chance to have it registered,” he said.

“In my experience, licensed firearm owners in NSW are very, very compliant and are very conscious of the privilege of owning firearms and licences.”

Mr Alessi said he hasn’t come across any outlawed weapons during the amnesty.

“There has been nothing military in this area, it has been mainly

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Annual Gala Bowls Day

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ON Monday 28 August the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Men’s Probus Club held their annual Gala Bowls day at the Tea Gardens Country Club.

Through the goodwill of the Palm Lake Resort at Tea Gardens, who kindly provided sponsorship, the event went ahead as planned.

This is the first time the Probus Club has sought sponsorship for the event and possibly the first time a sponsor has had to be sought for any of the numerous Probus bowling events on the circuit.

Organisers were closely watching the weather as the day loomed overcast, cold and windy but nonetheless 72 players took part representing 24 teams from 14 Probus Clubs in the Newcastle area.

Despite the conditions, which deteriorated into occasional rain squalls, 20 ends were competed

before the bell when players thankfully left the greens for the comfort of the clubhouse and a very welcome dinner provided by the Queen’s Kitchen.

The overall winners of the day were the Tea Gardens team of Robyn Beaumont and Kayelene and Greg Pearson.

It was an added bonus for sponsors, Palm Lake Resort, in that all three of the winners reside in Palm Lake.

They were presented with the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Probus Club shield by Jen Nichols, Sales Manager, Palm Lake Resort.

Prizes were also awarded to 2, 1 and zero game winners.

The local Probus Gala Day has been hosted by the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Probus Club for many years now in August each year.

Most of the clubs in the Newcastle District participate in the Probus bowls circuit which is a great way to promote the Probus ideals of fun and friendship.

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By Daniel SAHYOUN THE NAPLAN results are in, and Year 9 students across the state who achieved a band eight or above in the Reading, Writing and

Numeracy tests have now automatically qualified for their Higher School Certificate.

Bulahdelah Central School student, Anjoli Luxon, said it felt “pretty

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damn good” when she found out she had exceeded the minimum requirements.

“I was hoping to get three band eights, so getting higher than that feels great,” she said.

Classmate Katerina Poniris, who also achieved well above the required standard, said she was “very surprised” when she received her results.

“I am so glad that I made it,” she said.

“I didn’t think I did very well, I was very nervous going into the tests.”

This year’s NAPLAN data reveals only 32 per cent of NSW students attained a band eight or above in all three tests, meaning they have already qualified for their HSC. But for around 61,000 NSW Year 9 students, an extra test in at least one of the three areas will need to be taken to meet the minimum requirements and be eligible.

BCS Relieving Principal,

Mrs Deb Gilbert, said students can re-sit the test in Year 10, 11 and 12, or up to five years after starting a HSC course, to get that achievement.

“Students can still get a Record of School Achievement for Years 10 and 11 and a Statement of Attainment for Year 12 and for finishing Stage 6,” she said.

“They can still attain an ATAR for University Admission, but if they want the actual credential of a HSC, then they need to have met the minimum band eight requirements.”

Mrs Gilbert said there are many extra supports in place to assist students meet the standards.

This is the first year of the state government’s new minimum literacy and numeracy requirements which were introduced to improve educational standards.

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Candidates Questioned

ROADS, funding, rates and teamwork are common priorities of candidates contesting the 9 September MidCoast Council election.

Representatives from each of the 11 tickets and some of the ungrouped contenders, spruiked their campaigns at ‘Meet the Candidate’ forums held around the region last week.

The candidates also fielded questions from the public relating to employment and economic growth, inclusive representation and planning for the future.

“There are challenges ahead and we need to get the council working together to give it strength and move forward,” candidate David

West said.

“We have to look at the big picture of economic development and tourism, ensure equal distribution of funding and value for rates,” Karen Hutchison stated.

Addressing the public, the hopeful candidates were quick to dispel fears that smaller communities could be left without a voice, with

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all guaranteeing to represent the entire council area.

“It’s about fairness across the region, we need to support all communities for them to grow and develop in their own unique way,” Katheryn Smith said.

“The most important issue is the workability of Council, we need to work towards giving all people a voice no matter where they live,” Len Roberts stated.

The candidates also indicated who their

preference would go to.

Group F, Karen Hutchinson, has indicated she is swapping preferences with Group A, led by Len Roberts.

Group B, headed by Brad Christensen is swapping with Group I, Katheryn Smith.

Group D’s Peter Epov stated he is exchanging with Group G, Kathryn Bell.

Group C, John Rosenbaum, Group E, Troy Fowler, Group H, David West, Group J, David Keegan and Group K, Jan McWilliams,

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Ungrouped candidates, Russell Gardner, Paul Sandilands and Susan Walker also indicated no preferences.

The amalgamation created one of the largest local government areas in the State, both in area and population.

Len Roberts said the election gives residents the opportunity to decide who will take MidCoast into the future.

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We’ve just moved into our new home, and discovered the neighbours are nudists. They cavort around their pool in their birthday suits and it is very unsettling for my husband. He is spending ages in the garden trying to encourage our plants to grow more quickly so we can’t see them.

Mrs LK, Hawks Nest.

Dear Mrs LK, NOW I could be leading you up the garden path here, but may I suggest that your husband is out in the garden for quite different reasons.

You see, on the one hand we have neighbour Cynthia, cavorting on a pool noodle, having a whale of a time embracing her natural environment.

On the other hand, we have Mrs LK, probably in a neck to knee jumpsuit, Mr Sheening the bookcase.

Now which one of those options sounds more appealing to the average male with a pulse?

Your neighbours are clearly comfortable in their own skin.

They are probably oblivious to your husband in his terry towelling sun hat, secateurs poised, binoculars at the ready for some good old fashioned Hawks Nest birdwatching.

Now that Spring has sprung, you are no doubt in for lots more neighbourly action.

Maybe you should have attended a few more open-forinspection days, just to get a true feel for the local area.

If it’s any consolation, this is a very seasonal problem Unless, unlike the council pool, they have year-round heating.

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OPINION

Every Penny Counts Dear News Of The Area, I HAVE been a resident in Tea Gardens for nine years and we love our quiet little town but there is a lot of room to improve our area which the last Census showed we have the state’s highest percentage of over 60s in NSW. The former Council could have and should have done more for our aging population and now we have a chance with the election to get some forward thinkers on Council.

Councillors should have KPIs but I think we need to ask more of them. We need some new blood on the councillor roster, not old

Dear News Of The Area, IT is my belief that those of us in Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest would value an explanation from our Federal Member, the Hon. David Gillespie MP, Assistant Minister for Health, regarding the reports in the press that he has introduced a bill into Parliament recommending the self-assessment by industry of chemical risk.

Such an explanation may serve to put residents’ minds at rest with respect to the removal from the present regulator, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme

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(NICNAS) of the function whereby they assess certain classes of chemical, including cosmetics, paints and plastics, prior to their use in industry.

Chemistry Australia appears to have every confidence in the ability of the industry itself to monitor, minimise and mitigate any unexpected effects of introduced chemicals, even in the long term.

Dr Gillespie represents the National Party in our electorate.

He was the special guest at the Accord Industry Leaders Dinner last month.

Their strategy has a goal “to achieve minimum effective and internationally

aligned regulation with no barriers to trade” (ref. accord.asn.au).

The chemicals in question may be considered to have low toxicity - if so, how has their toxicity been initially assessed?

Some may feel that the proposal to remove NICNAS in this instance could be like “putting the fox in charge of the henhouse” but until a better analogy can be found, we are deserving of an explanation of the process from Dr Gillespie.

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from the management, so the councillors and residents can judge if we are getting Value for Money, particularly since we have had a recent “large increase in our rates”.

Management Plans and KPIs are an integral part of running small and large private businesses, which often would have much lower budgets than that of a local council and it is residents money, not councillors’ or managers’ money. Every penny counts.

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councillors, chest beating, I’m not going to argue that former councillors did a good or average job, we don’t really have enough information to make an informed judgement, but new and younger people with new ideas should be encouraged to be a councillor, “It is a Privilege” to be one.

Once these councillors are elected and sworn in, whoever they may be, we hope that not only are they given KPIs to adhere to and be judged on but the councillors should also set KPIs for the new GM and all managers on the council and they should also ask that a one year, three year and five year strategy plan which is “on display” be requested

Dear News Of The Area, THERE has been a significant oversight in your otherwise excellent article, Cove Celebrations in News Of The Area, 31 August.

It is true that the book, celebrating 50 years of community achievement in North Arm Cove, which was launched on 20 August, incorporated contributions from many people – as its author, Doug Kohlhoff, acknowledges in the inside back cover.

But Doug’s work in writing most of the content, and working contributions from others into a gripping,

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cohesive, unified book deserves to be recognised.

MP Kate Washington, who commended and launched the book, and who had obviously actually read it, was lavish in her praise of Doug for his work.

It is a shame that this was not reported.

Doug is one of those very rare people, a genuinely humble man – in the sense of the old saying, ‘A humble man doesn’t think less of himself, he simply thinks of himself less’.

So it is easy to miss Doug’s contributions to the life of the North Arm Cove

community.

These include the NAC website, the village green, and the book.

He has the complete support of the Residents Association (NACRA) executive of which he has been both a member and president for many years.

There is, in the village green, by one of the seats a very small plaque that simply acknowledges Doug’s contribution.

Susan Carter Secretary, North Arm Cove Residents Association

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Action aplenty for community ON 17 September Pindimar/Bundabah Community Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting and usual bi-monthly general meeting at the Community Hall, Koree Street, North Pindimar, at 10.00am.

There are many issues which concern the

association and they are active in campaigning for the best results.

The quarry and destruction of old growth forest on and near Fame Mountain is on example.

The proposed land based Abalone Farm close to South Pindimar Village with 4 sets of pipes (each 500 metres

long) going out into the Port is another.

This Development Application is with the State Planning Assessment Committee now and the association is concerned about the pollution of Port Stephens water.

This year’s Market Day will be held on Saturday, 5

“Even with a little government help, a 10 bed hostel was all we could afford and I had the honour of opening it 25 years ago,” Mr Sinclair told the gathering.

Back in 1992 a dedicated group of volunteers kept the facility going.

In 2007 another 14 beds were added.

RSL Life Care came on board and another 17 beds were built in 2012.

After a year of construction the new wing now brings the number of beds to 64 with new lounge and dining rooms.

The ceremony was also a chance to acknowledge the Gardens’ oldest resident, Dr Allan Stewart, and present him with his Order of Australia Medal which he received back in January.

“Alan, who is a 102 years young, believes that as long as you are learning you are not old, so when you leave here everyone go and pick up a book and start learning,” Mr Sinclair said.

The RSL’s 93-year-./ old Ted Mowbray told the gathering, “The theme of this dedication is respect, to provide care and well being for our aged residents.”

“We cherish our past, present and future residents, our staff, past and present

November, 2017.

A stall or car boot spot costs $10 and there are many varied items, including plants, on sale.

Barbecue lunch, coffee and cakes are on sale.

The number of visitors increase each year and the Thong Throwing and Home Brewing Competitions

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If you are a Home Brewer and wish to enter – contact Peter Economos on 4997 2081.

The White Elephant Stall is a great fundraiser and the association are now collecting items to stock it.

If you have moved, are downsizing or just cleaning out your garage and have reasonable items you want to recycle please ring and/or

drop it into the Community Hall on a Friday morning or contact the association.

Pindimar/Bundabah Community Association has been functioning for over 35 years with its volunteers helping to maintain the area and funding/building many projects for the betterment of the three villages.

Official Opening at Peter Sinclair Gardens

By Margie TIERNEY THE new wing at Peter Sinclair Gardens Aged Care Facility was officially opened in grand style last week.

Namesake and former NSW Governor and Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, Federal MP for Lyne Dr David Gillespie and RSL dignitaries were among the large crowd who attended the ceremony in Hawks Nest.

Mr Sinclair reminisced about the humble beginnings of the nursing home and the involvement of the local RSL sub branch.

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and our volunteers,” he said.

The new wing cost $6 million to build and has brought new jobs to the area.

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By Margie TIERNEY THEY love their bikes and members of the Myall Lakes Ulysses Motorcycle Club are also passionate about keeping our youth active and involved.

Last week, members from the Ulysses Club visited the PCYC Boxing Gym in Hawks Nest to show their support in the form of a welcome donation.

They presented the gym with two sparring head gears and six safety mats.

The gym is run by Tea Gardens Senior Police Constable Rob Wylie with the help from another local dad, Steve Peitch and trainer

Phil Wallis who travels from Muswellbrook.

“This is a much needed centre for the youth of our area,” Constable Wylie said.

The PCYC gym is open to children of all ages and operates on Mondays and Wednesday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm in Booner Street, near the river end in Hawks Nest.

Local Ulysses President David Cant said, “The Myall Lakes Ulysses Club is a small group, made up of motorcycle enthusiasts and riders, mainly from Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and Karuah.”

“The club is keen to support the PCYC in its efforts to engage with, and

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in the development of, local youth in our area.”

“The money used to purchase this equipment was accumulated as a result of member activities and the club feels that the development of our youth is indeed a worthwhile cause.”

The Ulysses club is a social club which caters for motorcyclists over the age of 40 years and welcomes new members.

For information on meeting and outing dates contact Secretary Tony Mitchell on 0417474528.

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Surf Club Donation

By Margie TIERNEY

IT’S just a couple of weeks until the flags go back up on Bennetts Beach so a donation of $5,000 to the Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club couldn’t come at a better time.

The funds came from a joint venture between the Myall Melodians and the Rotary Club of Myall Coast.

The Melodians donated $2,500 from the box office receipts from a sell-out series of three concerts “A Tapestry of Musical Nostalgia”.

The other $2,500 came from a special raffle run in conjunction by Rotary.

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Dunn, said, “We were thrilled with the result of the joint venture.”

They were equally thrilled with the response from the community to the concerts and the raffle.

“We would like to express our thanks to everyone for their generosity and

South Africa Revisited

By Lyn CHAIKIN

COLIN Gatwick’s splendid presentation painted South Africa with a broad brush.

His talk was truly informative both historically and geographically.

Colin used detailed maps and many personal photographs to describe all the Southern African countries which he visited whilst working in Africa: Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho and South Africa.

“Most of Botswana is dry and it is home to the famous Okavango swamps where water from the highlands of Angola spreads out before disappearing into the sands,” he said.

Colin said that films like The Gods Must Be Crazy and the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency depict Botswana to a tee and Gaborone is quite a modern city.

Colin visited Zimbabwe on business, many times. He described the persecution of the white farmers under the

leadership of Mugabe who has led his country to ruin.

It was once the food bowl of Southern Africa.

He described the extensive series of stone ruins which have been dated to have commenced 700 years ago.

Colin and his family spent over seven years living in Lesotho, between 1996 and 2003.

The Mountain Kingdom is completely surrounded by South Africa.

It has a unitary parliament and a Royal

degree there,” Mr Motum told News Of The Area.”

The Motum family has been in Tea Gardens for four generations.

“The way the voting system is set up, it’s made it more difficult for a local person to say come vote for me.”

“It’s very difficult for a below the line candidate to do anything and if you look at things mathematically you wouldn’t stand, but winning is not the important thing, it’s putting yourself out there.

“I’m here to make sure we can tell the council when something needs being done

in Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Pindimar, Bundabah and Bulahdelah.”

Mr Motum is also committed to upgrading our community services in the Myall.

“I think kids of today need to be kept active and I’d like to see more initiatives such as the PCYC in the area.’’

“I’d like to see our sporting facilities upgraded, we’ve got a swimming pool but it needs heating.”

“We’ve got Memorial Park in Witt Street and the oval in Hawks Nest, they’re good facilities but they need a small amount of investment to keep them up to standard.”

“We don’t need to let these go downhill while we dream about a sports precinct.”

MUSICAL REVIEW: The Myall Melodians take their ‘Curtain Call’.

support.”

Surf Club President Steve said, “This incredibly generous donation will go towards an upgrade of our lifesaving equipment that will include a second defibrillator and a PA system to be carried on our beach rescue ATV.” family.

The Lesotho Water Project is designed to divert the headwaters of the Orange River which flows into South Africa and across the Karoo into the Atlantic, towards the Gauteng region of RSA. In 1998 RSA and Botswana invaded Lesotho to put down an insurrection by the army against the parliament.

“War” lasted a couple of days and there was severe damage done to commercial and retail premises in the capital, Maseru and other major towns.

Order was restored in a

“Also, our beach signs are in need of refurbishing which we will now be able to get done.”

Also happy was the major raffle prize-winner of a longweekend at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra, local painter and decorator, Daryl Neighbour.

Rotary’s Ian Mackenzie few days.

From 2005 to 2007 Colin and family lived in South Africa which has a Parliament in Cape Town, judicial capital in Bloemfontein and government offices in Pretoria.

There are 55 million people in South Africa, primarily the Bantu people who had moved south several thousand years ago.

The first European settlers were the Portuguese, then the Dutch who settled in the Cape Town area. When the British arrived, they drove the Dutch settlers north.

Tea Gardens Independent Candidate

By Margie TIERNEY WHEN the candidates for this Saturday’s MidCoast Council elections were announced, News Of The Area caught up with the team led by Tea Gardens local Len Roberts.

Last week we were given the chance to catch up with the other Tea Gardens candidate running as an Independent, Malcolm Motum.

Mr Motum is now semiretired after spending 34 years in the Australian Army as an aircraft engineer.

“I was a Duntroon graduate and did a science

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Smith said, “The cast of around 50 Melodians were a joy to listen to and also turned in some hilarious comedy sketches.”

“They are a talented bunch and full credit goes to the Musical Director, Margaret Rowden and the whole production team.”

1931 saw independence from Britain and 1994 was the end of Apartheid.

Colin’s presentation gave the audience a fascinating overview of Southern Africa, geographically and historically and we are looking forward to his next presentation.

Please join us at The Old Library, Hawks Nest between 10am and 12.30am for further presentations and discussions.

We would love to see you there.

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With just a few weeks left until entries for the Port Stephens Literature Awards close, judge Lloyd Hogg has some tips for aspiring writers.

WITH just a few weeks left until entries for the Port Stephens Literature Awards close, judge Lloyd Hogg has some tips for aspiring writers.

“There is no such thing as good writing – just good re writing ,” he said.

“The important thing is to get your story typed up and then to work on it.”

“Get rid of the unnecessary adjectives

and adverbs and flowery language that doesn’t need to be there,” Lloyd told News Of The Area.

“Make sure that there is a strong story line which draws the reader in. If you haven’t captured the reader’s attention within the first page or so, the judges will not treat it kindly.”

“With so many entries to wade through, they are on the lookout for stories that

stand out from the run-ofthe-mill,” he added.

There is an exhaustive judging process whereby as many as nine preliminary readers come up with the top 20 short stories.

“They then award their ‘readers choice’ $50 prize to the one they consider the best and then hand the shortlisted entries over to the finalists judges.”

These three judges then

independently rate them from one to 20 and add up the points to decide the winners.

These are announced at the Quilt Show at Club Lemon Tree in November.

Entries close on 30 September and all details can be found by clicking on ‘Port Stephens Literature Awards’ on the News Of The Area website home page.

By Margie TIERNEY

drawing less than 1.8 m could always go through at high tide and it was used as a useful shortcut.”

“Cook’s Mill was situated just north west of the Oyster Hut and saw ocean going sailing boats loading sawn timber for Sydney and beyond.”

Tim Motum backs up his local history knowledge with photographs courtesy of Janis Wynn showing Witt Island surrounded by water and the large boats that used to sail up and down the

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MEMBERS of the Myall River Action group are holding more talks this week with the Department of Primary Industries in regards to the financing the dredging of the Gut at Tea Gardens.

Long time resident Tim Motum is also in favour of dredging the stretch which runs along Marine Drive.

Mr Motum is a fourth generation Tea Gardens resident.

“I have lived adjacent and near the ‘Gutway’ since 1943,” Mr Motum said.

“Although not a through channel at low tide, boats

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Should we open Raymond Terrace News Of The Area?

THREE local newspapers later and Port Stephens and Myall Coast people are seemingly loving their local News Of The Area publication. Myall Coast News Of The Area was first, then came the popular

Medowie & Tilligerry News Of The Area, closely followed by Bay News of The Area.

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‘Gutway’.

“The depth of this sheltered waterway was never an issue until a few years ago when prolonged low salinity and other factors saw sand build up in many places,” Mr Motum said.

The ‘Gut’ hasn’t been dredged since 1960.

Debate continues over who is responsible for the dredge, MidCoast Council, Maritime Services or Department of Primary Industries.

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Surf Life Saving Season kicks off soon Spring has sprung and that means the flags are going up again on Bennetts Beach to kick start the 2017/18 season.

By Margie TIERNEY

SPRING has sprung and that means the flags are going up again on Bennetts Beach to kick start the 2017/18 season.

The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club will raise the flags on Saturday 23 September to coincide with start of the school holidays.

The TGHN Surf Life Saving Club is also looking for new members to become Nippers and join one of the

most successful clubs on the North Coast.

“The organisation promotes fun, fitness and friendship whilst giving back to the local community,” Kate Maddison said.

“We had some amazing results across the whole club last season.”

“We had Nippers attend Branch and State and receive medals.”

“Our club also came first at State for the women’s surf boats, the club’s first gold medal in the boats at State

and we had competitors attend Branch and State and many medals from this plus two who went to Worlds and won medals.”

New members can register online www. sls.com.au/join or at Registration sessions on Friday 15 September at 6pm and Sunday 17 September at 2pm, both at the club at the end of Booner Street.

The first Nippers activity will be Sunday 8 October 17, 1pm at the local pool.

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Club Championship Triples Winners

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Tuesday 29 August: The final of the Club Championship Triples was played as well as social bowls.

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TUESDAY 29 August: The final of the Club Championship Triples was played as well as social bowls.

What a great contest this was, between six very accomplished bowlers.

Bev Rhodes, Wendy Brand and Elizabeth Kelly bowled against Robyn Beaumont, Maynie Roberts and Kayelene Pearson. Elizabeth’s team held a narrow lead from the start, by the 11th end they were ahead by 8 shots.

Kayelene’s ladies dominated the next 4 ends scoring 8 shots, equalising the score.

The 16th end resulted in 1 shot to Elizabeth’s team then 3 more gained on the 17th end, this gave them a 4 shot lead.

At this stage all spectators thought things were “done and dusted”.

Kayelene’s team had

other ideas and on the 18th (final end), they scored 4 shots, once again levelling the score.

Another end had to be played to determine a winner. Neither side ever gave up in this final and when the last bowl was delivered the Umpires had to be called to measure for the winning shot.

The winners of the Club Championship Triples 2017 by 1 shot were Bev Rhodes, Wendy Brand and Elizabeth Kelly.

Great bowling by all competitors.

Thanks to the Controlling Body Francis Betar, Umpires Nola Jackson and Karen Green.

Unfortunately due to overcast, cold and windy conditions there was not a good turn up for social bowls.

The format for play was a game of Pairs and a game of Triples.

A good win to Jeanette Emmett, Bev Stephens and

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Lynne Green 23 v Jean Glover, Dorothy Thompson and Pat Baker 8.

Pam Gilchrist and Carol Hayden 21 defeated Sheril Johnson and Lynda Richards 16.

The winners for social bowls decided on 10 for a win and 1 for each end were Jeanette, Bev and Lynne.

Prior to play everyone joined in to wish Maynie Roberts happy birthday.

Great to see Jeanette Emmett and Verlie Gray back at bowls.

Following the final everyone enjoyed a terrific lunch thanks to the hard work of our Social Committee Dale Winter, Bette Saillard, Dorothy Dallas and Ingrid Luck. Get well soon, Dot Montgomery.

Thursday 31 August: Last day of winter, hopefully weather conditions will improve.

Social bowls was played 2 games of Pairs and a game of Triples.

Due to the SE/SW winds blowing at 20 to 30km/h, the 15 degrees Celsius temperature and the light showers of rain, all players opted to play 12 ends, instead of the designated 18 ends.

The results of play were Lynne Green and Verlie Gray 14 v Nola Jackson and Dorothy Thompson 7.

Dianne Kiss and Carol Hayden 13 v Bev Rhodes and Sandra Leisemann 11.

Francis Betar, Pam Gilchrist and Lynda Richards 10 v Ingrid Luck, Robyn Webster and Kerry Faber 8.

Kerry bowled well as Skip, a position in bowls she usually declines.

The winners on the day with the lowest winning score were Francis Betar, Pam Gilchrist and Lynda Richards.

Next week four team of Fours will be competing in the Newcastle District Spring Carnival which is held on the 4th, 5th and 7th September. Social bowls will still be played on Tuesday and Thursday of that week.

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“It was good fight and they played very well.”

The Rookies Championships are for players relatively new to the game.

“It’s good to go into a competition like this, particularly with a great partner like Richard,” Neil said.

“We don’t get many opportunities where amateurs like us get the chance to show what guns we are.”

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financial backing” was tested over the season.

Trent Murphy [ACL tear] and CJ Misifosa [broken leg], and Anthony Cameron [hand] were ruled out during the season, and five eighth Stephen Slee’s departure had a major impact on the squad.

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THE Hawks Rugby League 2017 season has been difficult.

“Experience in administration over the years has thrown up many a challenge. Since 1991, this season has been the most challenging”, was quoted by the Club Secretary.

The Tea Gardens Hawks started the season

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Injury and player commitment has seen the side struggle all year.

On paper, the 2017 squad is probably one the best the Hawks have had available over the years.

However, their ability to compete in A grade against Clubs with affiliated Tooheys Cup, and Clubs with “strong

Greentree, and Brooke Roach were prominent.

Ryan Saunders added much needed “starch” into the game.

Still in the game at halftime, the Hawks were unable to match Fingal Bay, going down by 40 points to 18, with two soft tries in the last 10 minutes.

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wave to the Jets players trying to catch him, with Sam Croese converting 6/0.

The Hit men for the Roos in the first half were Justin Anderson, Sam Croese, Dwayne Fleming, Zac Cobb, Sean O’Neil, Tim Higginbottom, Jack Croese, Luke Perry, Jordan Cobb, Mitch O’Bryan, Tim Johnson, Adam Crampton, Matt O’Connor, Darren Weatherall and Jake Blanch.

Seventeen minutes to in first half Mitch O’Bryan was the next to score and with Sam converting the score was 12/0.

Four minutes later Luke was in again after he did a little chip kick with a regather he was in and with Sam converting the score was 18/0.

Metre men for the Roos in the first half were Tim Higginbottom, Ben Feeney, Justin Anderson, Jordan Cobb, Mitch O’Bryan, Luke Perry, Dwayne Fleming Zac Cobb, Adam Crampton, Matt O’Connor, Jack Croese, Jack Blanch, Sean O’Neil, Darren Weatherall, Ben Smith Kane Chisholme and Sam Croese.

The Jets were not to be

first of 3 tries with in the last 10 minutes of the first half with only one successful conversion in the first half from the Jets to take the half time score to Karuah 18 Hexham 14.

The second half started the same with both teams not letting each other in.

Runner for the Roos in the second half were Jack Croese, Ben Feeney, Tim Higginbottom, Luke Perry, Jordan Cobb, Matt O’Connor, Kane Chisholme, Sam Croese, Justin Anderson, Sean O’Neil, Mitch O’Bryan, Luke Perry, Jake Blanch, Adam Crampton, Darren Weatherall, Ashley Voll, Zac Cobb, Ben Smith and Jack Croese.

No tries from either side until halfway through the second half when the Roos’ Dwayne Fleming was over and with Sam’s boot in perfect form to convert another the score was 24/14.

Hexham was not to be counted out with them countering three minutes later with a converted try Roos 24 Jets 20.

Then the Waving Assassin Luke Perry was in for his hat trick three minutes later with Sam converting 30/20.

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Nominated Triples Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club

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30 August Thirty-two bowlers participated in the usual Wednesday Nominated Triples today.

Numbers were down due to the Club’s commitment to the Newcastle District Three x Three Pennant competition.

I might have put the “mockers” on the Greg Pearson team last week as they did not win the money today.

The team of Henry Dallas, Brian Emmett and Bill Whalan, wrestled the crown from them running out winners on 54

points.

Well done!

The Queen’s Kitchen team of the month was Peter Jones, Scott Beaumont and Danny Johnson.

In the Three x Three Pennant game, Tea Gardens took on one of the bigger clubs in the Newcastle District, Raymond Terrace, at home.

There are 55 teams competing in the Grade 3 section of the draw and Raymond Terrace would be expecting to make the finals.

Half way through the match it appeared that the home side might cause an upset.

Tea Gardens were leading on all three rinks.

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It was not to be, however, with the Henk Faber side conceding too many multiples at the wrong end of their game.

They lost by 12 shots 15-27 to a well-disciplined team who normally play in a much higher grade in the Saturday Pennant competition.

The Noel Jackson combination had a very tight game losing by just two shots 18-20.

The remaining team, skipped by Merv Mills, posted a good win winning their game 23-15.

The master Board saw Raymond Terrace the victors, 62-56.

The Mighty Dolphins play another strong team next week against another large Club, East Maitland.

East Maitland is an unknown quantity as it has just entered Zone two and I doubt whether any Tea Garden’s team has competed against them in Pennant play.

A loss against East Maitland will see Tea Gardens exit the competition.

In other news: The semi-finals of the Club Mixed Pairs competition will be played next Saturday, 9 September with the final being played the following day.

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Across: 3. Efts, 7. Slays, 8. Olio, 9. Gala, 10. Pottery, 12. Reek, 15. Irish, 18. Scan, 19. Essen, 21. Amiss, 22.

Late, 23. Erode, 26. Gone, 29. Answers, 30. Lame, 31.

Jabs, 32. Snail, 33. East.

Down: 1. Bloom, 2. Mystics, 4. Flays, 5. Soar, 6. Pile, 9. Grin, 11. Erase, 13. Erse, 14. Kind, 16. Heads, 17.

Pang, 18. Sign, 20. Stewing, 22. Lone, 24. Ramps, 25.

Trail, 27. Opal, 28. Else.

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Garage Sale

KARUAH, 56 George St. Sat 8am-1pm, kitchenware, bike and lots more.

For Sale

ANSWERS: 1. The British. 2. A Centaur. 3. Mr Hyde.

!!! : this not the age.

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17561 Crossword Goldstar 1

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Jesus answered, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.” Blessings from Lynne Miles

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GOLDSTAR CROSSWORD Across: 3. Ecru, 7. Elder, 8.

Prop, 9. Irma, 10. Hapless, 12.

Spot, 15. Axles, 18. Erie, 19.

Taint, 21. Beret, 22. Darn, 23.

Storm, 26. Each, 29. Retains, 30. Aces, 31. Fair, 32. Cadiz, 33. Duty.

Down: 1. Clear, 2. Declare, 4.

Curse, 5. Upas, 6. Solo, 9. Isle, 11. Exits, 13. Pain, 14. Tots, 16.

Start, 17. Able, 18. Eric, 20.

Armadas, 22. Does, 24. Treat, 25. Until, 27. Ajar, 28. Hard.

OLD STAR CROSSWORD

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

Phone 02 49198139

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

Karuah. Ph 49975902 0428491076

BROWN Leather 3piece suite. 3 seater dual recliner settee + 2 reclining chairs. V/gd cond $550 0427642075

CAMEC caravan cover suit 18ft/20ft van $175. 0418632220

DARK Brown Leather Lounge with two matching chairs Very Good condition. $550 0427642075

EURO single Rowing Skiff Croker Blades VG cond, $2000 ono Ph 0418716225

FRONT door fly screen, heavy duty fancy shell motive, with key. $275 4997 0986

ANTIQUE singer treadle sLD ewing SO x2 $25.00 machines each ph 49822250

BED Head / 2 side chests with drawer.

Priced reduced $300 0428450925. Text for picture

ANTIQUE Washstand 1930s, mableLD top, tiled back, restored, great SO cond $375. 49813060

BEER Fridge. Older type, good worker $70 0417787215

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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 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

CLOTHES dryer Hover 3.5 Heavy duty. As new DESK computer cor$120 0417787215 ner desk with shelf and f/cab draw & cubClassifieds ads@mcnota.com.au board $20 49847584 CORNER unit, Oregon timber & leadlight glass, H-167cm xLD-94cm x D L –242cm SO $100. Old double school desk $100 4997 2302

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DINING Table 6 chrs, solid timber, as new, $100. LG front load, washing machine, ex. cond. $60, Ph. 0418413652

FLATTOP truck converstion to utility sides back and front $850 4997 0986 FRIDGE 2door h 166 w 76cm. Good Cond $125 ph 49810798 or 0410678958.

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 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

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Local For Sale CONTINUED from previous page HALL Cabinet. Price reduced to $800.

Text for pictures.

Solid Timber & Glass 1.85h x 1.68l x .45d. $990 0428450925 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

KUBOTA L2002DT 508 hours Just LD Cond servicedSOV.G Slasher / Bucket $9,500 ONO. Phone 0422 004 061 LOBSTER brooch.

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

0405203113 LOUNGE Two recliners $500. Top condition.

Phone 49813784 MASSAGE Couch (Solid) 75cm wide.

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

MOBILTY Scooter Pride Celebrity X, battery charger, rear carry bag and front basket. $600. or near offer. 0414447820 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 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 SWINGING metal entrance gates with latches $300 4997 0986 TWO single pine beds, $70 pair or $40 each. 0432485966 TYRE on steel rim.

Yokohama Geolander as new 215/70R/16 $75. ph 0416229166 WESTERN red cedar blinds (x15), LD varySO Fingal Bay ing sizes 0409154184 $100

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For Sale

Caravans

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

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. $26,500 49970960 or 0417419884.

Items

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.

Sell $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.

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

49828814 TOOLS, Fishing Gear, Extra Large Eski. 49849456

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

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

Boats 21FT Trojan ally hull & D L$5500. trailer only Ph SO 0455173316 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

Vehicles

Vehicles

Positions Vacant

Return Thanks

Funeral

2000 Toyota Avalon, Gd cond, 248426klms, XTB282 $2800 Phone 0419210848

HOLDEN Viva Mech A1 auto, cruise control $5700 ono 0419031160

Thank You

2003 Audi convertable.

Auto. No rego. Runs well.

Damaged interior. $7000 Ph 0412194099

HONDA Legend 1991 Rego 3 Apr. 1 owner. LM-473 $6000 49828782

Cleaner Position Part Time Permanent Cleaners position offered in the Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay area. Please contact William 0428 036 369.

James (Jim) Raymond Woods passed away Wednesday 30 August at the age of 79.

Beloved Father of 3 Daughters, Grandfather and Great Grandfather of many.

His memorial service will be held at The Tea Gardens Grange Clubhouse on the 9th September at 12pm Midday.

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Donald John

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2004 Toyota Camry Altise. 135klms reg April 2018. 1 owner excellent cond. ZFB-810 $6200 0412638 424 2006 Peugeot sports cabriolet NXP07T 11 mths rego 74,000 klms immaculate $9,000 0410454415 FORD Falcon sedan 2008 160,000klms.

Rego Jan 2018. 4 new tyres. BI67WX. $4900ono 0448881723

For Sale

HONDA Civic 2006 Auto, 1 owner, Rego til May 2018.

Only 32,000klms, $6500. EJ-177 Ph: 49198024 FORD Falcon sedan ‘04. 4L. 12mths rego 2new tyres & new w/ screen. vgood cond.

AA58RN $3200ono Ph 0412334591

Property for Sale

Absolute Waterfront

Huge block of land at North Pindimar. Absolute waterfront. Zoned Rural Landscape.

Spectacular views to Ports Stephens.

Measure 3383sqm. $120,000. Contact owners 49970426 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

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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

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Experienced Café Staff Wanted

You will need: • Friendly manner • Barista skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability to work weekends • Flexible hours Call Anne 0438822296 Farmhand Wanted Experienced or willing to learn. Ph Gabby 0417676190

Garden Specialist Experienced & qualified horticulturist, ecologist is keen to tend to your garden. Call Chris 0419536636 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

GUITAR & BASS Tuition Theory & Musicianship.

Studio Fantabulous N/Bay. 25yrs exp 49844731 Classifieds ads@mcnota.com.au

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Work Wanted

www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au

Adoption of amendment to DCP Chapter 11 Water Sensitive Design (WSD) Amendments to Chapter 11 WSD of the Great Lakes Development Control Plan 2014 have been made by resolution of Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 26 July 2017 and will come into effect on 11 September 2017.

The amendments will provide clarification to existing WSD provisions for the Great Lakes area. c NOTA Graphics - Ref: MCCO_240817 PO BOX 450 (02) 6591 7222 FORSTER NSW 2428 council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au

WEEKES

Passed away 2.9.2017 Aged 88 Years Late of Karuah Formerly of Hawks Nest Beloved husband of ELMA. A loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather.

Relatives and Friends of DON are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Anglican Church of St. Columba, Tarean Rd, Karuah this FRIDAY, 08.09.2017 at 2pm.

Thence for interment in Karuah Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Council may be left at the church.

LANCE BOOTS FUNERALS

49872101

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QUINTREX V-nose punt 3.85m 15Hp Evinrude. Gd Cond.

Reg. $2600ono Ph 0418 863 088 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.

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May I extend to you my heartfelt thanks for the lovely flowers and cards I have received.

Your kindness conveyed in many different ways helped ease the sorrow of Bruce’s passing.

It means a great deal to have such friendship & support.

Please take this as my personal ‘Thank You’.

Shirley Pearson

Voting before election day

MID-COAST COUNCIL ELECTION Saturday, 9th September 2017

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Postal Voting and Pre-Poll Voting You may be entitled to a postal or pre-poll vote. For details visit our website or call us.

Voting early in person Pre-poll voting begins on Monday, 28th August 2017 and ends at 6pm Friday, 8th September 2017. You can vote in person at the following location(s).

Not all pre-poll venues are open for the whole pre-poll voting period. For specific operating dates and times of each pre-poll venue visit our website or call us.

Pre-Poll venues Gloucester Pre-Poll Gloucester Council Chamber, Railway Street, Gloucester NSW 2422 Mid-Coast Returning Officer’s Office Stocklands, Shop 16, 3-17 Breese Parade, Forster NSW 2428 Raymond Terrace Pre-Poll 72 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Manning Uniting Church 29 Albert Street, Taree NSW 2430 You can also vote early, and on election day, at Sydney Town Hall,

483 George Street, Marconi Room (entry from Druitt Street) from Monday, 28 August 2017. For more details visit our website or call us.

Voting by Post You can apply online for a postal vote from www.votensw.info or by calling 1300 135 736. Your application must be completed and received by the NSW Electoral Commission no later than 5pm Monday, 4th September 2017.

Voting is compulsory Voting is compulsory for all electors where elections are being held. The penalty for not voting is $55.

Candidates A full list of candidates for your council or ward is available by visiting our website or calling us.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEETS Each candidate’s information sheet is available for viewing on our website or at the Returning Officer’s office.

Information: www.votensw. info or call 1300 135 736 For enquiries in languages other than English call our interpreting service 13 14 50 For hearing and speech impaired enquiries, call us via the National Relay Service on 13 36 77 Gregory Cousins, Returning Officer

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