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LCHS TO AWARD $2000 FOR HISTORY PRIZE
With $2000 to be awarded to the winner of this year’s History Prize, the Lane Cove Historical Society is expecting plenty of new entries for 2018.
Supported by Hyecorp, the Prize is now in its third year. Past entries have provided moving and entertaining evidence of the lives of local people.
As one the earliest sites of settlement on the northern side of the harbour, colonial Lane Cove has had a very interesting history, and much of the details have yet to be fully documented.
A successful entry must document aspects of the lives of people in Lane Cove and its environs, including areas beyond modern Lane Cove which covered a broader area in the past.
Research subjects can be individuals or families; early settlers or ethnic groups in the region; the evolution of local roads and transport systems, private or public buildings; or the histories of community groups such as sporting teams, bush care or local churches.
Submissions can be written essays, oral histories or audio/visual works. A selection of entries have been published in an annual Special Edition of the LCHS Journal and last year's entries are now available in the June 2018 LCHS Journal Special Edition.
ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 31ST AUGUST 2018. Detailed information about criteria for submissions can be obtained at www.carisbrookhouse.com/society.
MORTGAGE CHOICES
Tax time already?
It’s that time of year again and Stephanie Cook of Mortgage Choice Lane Cove encourages existing and potential property owners to make the most of their tax refund. Homeowners should consider placing their tax refund, if they are eligible for one, directly into their home loan. Adding any extra money to the mortgage will reduce interest paid, build equity in your property, and importantly, shorten the term of the loan. For example, a lump sum of $1,000 each year plus $100 extra per month, on an average 30 year mortgage ($300,000 at 4.25%pa), would save around $50,000 in interest and take nearly 6 years off the loan term. Stephanie says “Tax time is when many people consult their accountant and/or financial advisor for an annual financial health check. This presents a great opportunity to reassess your position and determine what strategies are available and how these can be used to benefit your property plans. It’s also a great time to do a home loan health check with your mortgage broker. Whatever your property ownership status, it is important to consult the relevant experts and ensure your decision is well thought through.” Please feel free to contact us on 9420 3052, visit 15/43-45 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove or email stephanie.cook@mortgagechoice.com.au
Mortgage Choice Limited ACN 009 161 979. Australian Credit Licence 382869.
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Chartered Accountants
READY FOR YOUR REFUND?
Individual income tax returns completed promptly and professionally, capturing all investments including property, equities and any alternatives to ensure you
receive your refund quickly. HAVE YOU PLANNED FOR THESE CHANGES?
Businesses that have employees should ensure they implement the Single Touch Payroll system – this must be adopted by all businesses and applies to some already – are you ready? Superannuation funds that are in pension mode and have a balance over $1m are now required to report their Transfer Balance Account from 1 July – have
you lodged your report? PLAN TO PLAN
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