The Weekly Times - TWT - 4th December 2019

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The Weekly Times popular annual Cherry Picking Trip to Orange is on again.

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COMBANK QUITS NORTH RYDE

The Commonwealth Bank closed its North Ryde office last Friday leaving the North Ryde Community Bendigo Bank the sole bank to serve the area.

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Hunters Hill Music Concert

Three TWT readers can win Double Passes to this Sunday’s Hunters Hill Music You Are My Heart’s Delight concert featuring soprano Alison Claire Robertson and tenor pianist Glenn Amer in Hunters Hill Town Hall at 2.30pm.

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The Movie to be released nationally by independent film distributor Studio Canal on December 12. SEE PAGE 2.

Camerata Academica Concert

Four TWT readers have won Double Passes to this Saturday night’s Camerata Academica of the Antipodes’ concert A Baroque Five TWT readers have won Christmas: Corelli, Vivaldi & more Double Passes to the new animated in St Alban’s Hall Epping @ 7pm. adventure comedy film Playmobil: SEE PAGE 2.

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NORTH RYDE Community Bank held its 14th annual general meeting at North Ryde Golf Club last Thursday and reported on another successful year of increased trading and benefits to local cultural and sporting groups.

Last year the bank donated over $50,000 to locals and over $320,000 since opening 14 years ago.

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Carols at historic Yaralla Estate

SYDNEY Local Health District’s annual Carols at Yaralla event returns this Friday December 6 at Yaralla Estate, Nullawarra Avenue, Concord West from 5pm.

Bring a blanket and pack a picnic for the family and enjoy some Christmas festivity on the grounds of the Yaralla Estate, featuring a FREE concert with carols and visit from Santa.

Free parking on site. Sausage sizzle by the Rotary Club of Breakfast Point - no cash out facilities. A relaxing and fun evening for young and old. Enquiries 9515-9600.

Three TWT readers can win double passes to this Sunday’s Hunters Hill Music You Are My Heart’s Delight concert featuring accomplished Musical Theatre and Opera soprano Alison Claire Robertson and renowned tenor pianist Glenn Amer in Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill at 2.30pm.

You’ll experience waltzing in Vienna with Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar and Imre Kalman to the hits of the day from Fledermaus, The Gypsy Baron, The Merry Widow, The Land of Smiles and more.

Alison, who sings everything from Handel to Britten to musical theatre, is a professional Opera and Musical Theatre performer.

She has a Masters in Music from the Royal Northern College of Music and finished a year at an opera studio in London.

Glenn is featured as a headline entertainer on the Regent, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Silversea, Celebrity, Crystal, Norwegian, Orient, Princess, Holland America, NHK, Saga, Oceania and Seabourn cruise lines.

Touring with these companies has taken him all over the world and, extensively, throughout Australia.

His Liberace style of piano playing has proved extremely popular with audiences who are also impressed with his Robert Goulet/Mario Lanza style singing.

Encompassed in Glenn’s repertoire is a wide-ranging variety of styles.

Whether playing a major Bach organ work or a popular song by Burt Bacharach, he is equally at home For many years this versatile musician was the exclusive accompanist to soprano Rita Hunter CBE and dramatic tenor Horst Hoffmann.

Tickets $40, children under 12 FREE. Bookings 9181-

4633 or 9816-4078.

TO WIN phone the TWT Hotline 9807-6666 for the opportunity to win a double pass.

Baroque Christmas Camerata Concert

Four TWT readers have won double passes to this Saturday night’s Camerata Academica of the Antipodes’ concert A Baroque Christmas: Corelli, Vivaldi & more in St Alban’s Hall, 3 Pembroke Street, Epping @ 7pm.

Winners are: Margaret Fisher, Epping; Alf Pennisi, Five Dock; Paul Williamson, Epping and Jackie Jefferson of Epping.

The Camerata Academica chamber orchestra and vocal ensemble returns to Epping with this special performance.

Delight in the joyous virtuosity of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, selections of rarely performed works

by Vivaldi and Purcell, and the beauty of Holst’s carol “In the Bleak Midwinter”, alongside works for voices and strings from the Renaissance to today, performed by the soloists and ensemble of Camerata Academica of the Antipodes.

Under the direction of Epping-based musicologist-performer Dr Imogen Coward, soloists include Christopher Porteous, Laura Chung (violins), Sophia Clark (cello) and 19th century performance expert Dr Taliesin Coward (violin/

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Program will also feature music by local composer and pianist Dr Leon Coward, whose Chopin-esque style has received international recognition and recent work includes the score for the award-winning Canadian short-film 2BR02B: To Be or Naught To Be. Profits from this concert support the Australian Children’s Music Foundation.

Tickets $35 adults; $30 concession; $20 children.

Book online at http://camerataantipodes.com.au or phone 0459 577 110. Limited tickets available at the door (cash sales only).

Playmobil: The Movie

Five TWT readers have won double passes to the new animated adventure comedy film Playmobil: The Movie to be released nationally by independent film distributor Studio Canal on December 12.

Winners are: Toby Melville, Concord West; Sally Pinkerton, Denistone; Max Ruggeri, Lane Cove; Nicole Kneen, Gladesville and Heath Wilkins of Melrose Park.

When her younger brother Charlie unexpectedly disappears into the magical, animated universe of PLAYMOBIL®, unprepared Marla must go on a quest of a lifetime to bring him home.

As she sets off on a fantastic journey across stunning new worlds, Marla teams up with some unlikely and heroic new friends - the smoothtalking food truck driver, Del, the dashing and charismatic secret agent, Rex Dasher, a wholehearted misfit robot, an extravagant fairy-god-

mother and many more.

Through their vibrant adventure, Marla and Charlie realise that no matter how life plays out, you can achieve anything when you believe in yourself! Featuring the voices of Daniel Radcliffe, Meghan Trainor and Adam Lambert, PLAYMOBIL: THE MOVIE will play in cinemas from December 12.

Pennant Hills VIEW luncheon

Pennant Hills VIEW Club meets for lunch on the second Tuesday each month at Oatlands Golf Club at 11am.

Next meeting on December 10 is the final gathering for 2019 and will have a Christmas theme. Visitors and new members welcome.

Bookings Margaret 9873 2402. Meetings will resume in February 2020.

Twilight Community Christmas Market

nual Christmas Food Appeal for the Ryde Branch Salvation Army.

Members have set up a special cage at Gladesville Village Shopping Centre outside Coles supermarket for the collection of nonperishable food items.

The food cage will be in the Centre up until Saturday December 14 when the food collected will be presented to the Salvation Army. Enquiries Lions Judy 9808 1016 or Ernie 9807 9215.

Loosely Woven Primrose Concert

Eastwood Uniting Church presents an Evening Primrose with musicians troupe Loosely Woven this Friday December 6 at 16 Lakeside Road Eastwood at 7pm.

This is a FREE light hearted acoustic concert with 19 instrumentalists and singers.

Enquiries Robert 9807-6728l email diver@ar.com.au

Concord Christmas Craft Market

North Ryde’s Twilight Community Christmas Market will be held on Saturday December 14 in the grounds Concord Christmas Craft of the North Ryde Com- Market will be held this munity Church - behind the Saturday December 7 at Council car park at 6-8 Cut- the Citizens Centre, corner ler Parade North Ryde - from Wellbank & Bent streets, 4pm to 8pm.

Concord from 9am to Opportunity to do some 1.30pm.

Christmas shopping from Turn up and see some 2.30pm April unique 7th gift ideas for friends baked goods to Sunday handmade arts and crafts, apparel and family members. You’ll Bach Ensemble Synthia Luo and accessories, jewellery with also find beautiful handand homewares offered by Introducing the made babies and children’s 40 stall holders. There are wear, plants, homemade activitiesnext for generation the children cakes, biscuits, honey and of exciting and variety of food options jams, unique gifts, jewelavailablenew for talented dinner. After lery, greeting cards and the market, walk the local more. Have a FREE mornmusicians streets and enjoy the homes ing tea with purchases of from the NSW with and gardens adorned $10 or more from any stall Conservatorium Christmas decorations and but in addition they’ll be lights. Plenty of FREE park- happy to give you a beautiof Music. ing in vicinity. This project is ful glass Christmas bauble. supported by funding from New stallholders welcome.

June 23rd the City 2.30pm of Ryde.Sunday Enquiries Enquiries Josephine 9772 Marilyn Grant 0413Opera 263 274.

0034; 0413 590716 or Adele Pacific 0422 9268567 Operatic talent in abundence honing their skills before entering this highly demanding arena.

Ryde Lions helping our Country Cousins

CITY of Ryde Lions Club recently sent a small delegation of Lions members on a mission to ascertain if they could assist the Lions Club of Ardlethan - a small country town with only 350 residents, west of West Wyalong. Lions Ernie Kidd, Robert McElroy and Judy Harris together with their spouses were chosen for this important task. With only eight Ardlethan Lions members coping with the drought, businesses struggling and families finding it hard to make ends meet, they were finding fund raising rather difficult.

Ryde Lions presented a cheque for $1,000 towards the town’s celebration of Christmas with FREE soft drinks, lollies and sausage sandwiches for families. PICTURED are Ryde Lions stalwarts Ernie Kidd, Judy Harris, Robert and Eileen McElroy with Ardlethan President Lion Janis Lewis. spirituality of Christmas with the Joubert Singers for their 2019 Christmas Concert this Sunday December 8 in the Villa Maria Church, 3 Mary Street, Hunters Hill at 2:30 pm.

The Joubert Singers EPPING: Chamber will be joined by talentenquiries President ed young soloists Laura Tony Hackett 9869Wachsmann (soprano), Geoffrey Carman (bass) 8900; 0418 413 226 or and Gareth Baard (orsecretary Betty Ockergan) - all three of whom lander 8876-5888. performed at the 2018 EASTWOOD: Meet Joubert Singers’ Silver Ansecond Monday each niversary Christmas Conmonth. Next meeting cert.

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Christmas Party Featured is the marvelThursday December lous Magnificat by Per5 @ Bayview Hotel golesi (Durante) while the Green Room at 6pm. choir and soloists will also Enquiries President sing Marc-Antoine CharMax McFarlane email: pentier’s charming Messe max.mcfarlane@skyde Minuit, a joyous Bawardfinancial.com roque cantata based on WEST RYDE: Enquirbeautiful French folk carSunday ies President Nora Etols,2.30pm along with shortAugust works 11th mekdjian 0417 699 955.

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Russoniello & The Golden Age Quartet DRUMMOYNE: Meet As usual, the concert will The saxaphone first Wednesday each include some favourite Christmas month. Next meeting virtuoso incarols to be sung with the audience.

December 4. Enquiries a program Tickets available from Secretary Alex Elliott of swinging choir members or at door 0438 774 323 or Vice for Amercian $30/$25. Concert will President Paul Harbe classics. followed by afternoon combe 0438 089 900. tea. If you would like to RIVERSIDE BUSIattend the concert, or find NESS CHAMBER: Enout more about the choir, quiries Helen Crouch visitthe Joubert Singers’ or Mark Kimber 9952website: www.joubertsing2.30pm Sunday September8498 29th or Riversideers.org.au or contact Mark Chamber.com.au Allerton 0402 890 799.

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Ryde Lions Club Christmas Food Joubert Singers’ Appeal Christmas Concert

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A beautiful program of romantic German Lieder of Schumann and Schubert.

MUSIC Presents

2.30pm Sunday July 14th

Voss Revisited Video of this most prestigious all Australian Opera of Patrick White’s famous drama and Richard Meale’s score with discussion by some of the original cast on the subject of its birth.

Bush Music Dance @ Beecroft

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Singles, couples, families or 2019 Season Brochure A4 to DL.indd 2 own beautiful ‘parties’ of any dance level are welcome. Dances are ‘walked and called’ by an Tickets:compositions. $40 experienced caller. Supper, spot-prizes are to be had and won.

2.30 pm Sunday 29th September Children under 12 FREE 2019 Entry $19 adults; $17 concession; $14 members or $39 family includes supHunters Hill Town Hall Alexandra St Hunters Hill per with spot prizes to be won. Parties by prior arrangement. Join BMC at Bookings: 02 9181 4633 or Tickets: $40 - Children under 12 FREE door and save. Dress is neat casual. Enquiries Sigrid 9980 7077 or Wilma 0413 02 9816 4078 673 339; check website: www.bushmusic.org.au Bookings: 02 9181 4633 or 02 9816 4078

Orange - Here we come again!

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TWT Cheery Cherry Picking Trip THE WEEKLY TIMES annual Cheery Cherry Picking Trip is on again Saturday December 14 departing Ryde at 6.30am and returning approx 8pm.

We will be renewing friendships with the people and community of Orange established with the former Mayor of Orange John Davis OAM, Deputy Mayor Chris Gryllis and Councillors and Members of Parliament over the years.

We will again be travelling by luxury coach and depart Ryde at 6.30am.

All inclusive cost is just $90 and includes morning tea, sumptuous luncheon at Orange Botanic Gardens restaurant and refreshments next to Banjo Paterson’s cottage, reserved return seat and visit to Prospect cherry orchard where we can pick and eat to our hearts content.

Seats are strictly limited and only a few remain so be quick and book today so not to be disappointed. Call Debbie on the TWT Cheery Cherry Picking Hotline 9807 6666 with payment by credit card.

PICTURED some of last year’s cheery cherry pickers with Orange Deputy Mayor Sam Romano, Clr Mario Previtera, Orange Deputy Mayor Emeritus Chris Gryllis, Granny Smith descendant Robyn Vardenega at the Granny Smith family Prospect Orchard.

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CHRISTMAS IS now just 21 sleeps away and we are all getting into the Christmas spirit and holiday mood.

Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts set the pace at his annual Christmas party held this year in the Grand Pittwater Room at North Ryde RSL Community Club where gusts packed the room to overflowing, and then some! See pages 8 and 9.

Meantime hope to see you at some of the Christmas carols or other party events.

Charles “Trucker” Donald hubby of Lyn and father of Cassandra and Ross of the famous Donald Eastwood Marsfield Scouting family celebrate and party on his special day this Saturday at the Marsfield Scouts Hall.

He was also toasted last night at historic “Addington” Ryde at Sydney St George’s Guild Christmas meeting where he a member and better half Lyn is Guild treasurer.

*** STEPHEN JAMES SIM heads This Week’s Birthday Honours List sharing with Charles Donald of EastwoodMarsfield Scouts fame and 2011 TWT Gladesville Teen Queen Emily Munro.

Today Allan and Rosalie Wray of Marsfield celebrate 54 years wedded bliss with daughter Joanne Usher of Middle Harbour and son Justin Wray of Beecroft.

Happy Birthday Steve!

JB salutes Steve Sim on his birthday this week at Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts Christmas bash at North Ryde RSL Community Club on Sunday.

Steve well known as “The Voice of Ryde” hosted the magic event and later surprised JB when Anthony Roberts presented him with a NSW Government Community Service Award. SEE PAGES 8 and 9.

*** Burkhart Foertsch of Ryde Rotary club fame celebrates a Double 7 plus one tomorrow while Rose Lombardo Bonifacio faces 83 candles on her cake Friday while Sebastian Emanuel Jackson turns six in Adelaide son of Rev Simon Jackson and Adele and brother of Stella. *** Eva Tesar and Elisabeth Harlander celebrate in Austria Saturday.

*** TWT 2011 Gladesville Christmas Festival Teen Queen Emily Munro (pictured) when sixteen years turns 24 on Saturday and last year graduated as a Bachelor of Business majoring in Business Law and Marketing Communications. *** Jackie Nuttall McCallum daughter of June celebrates on Sunday same day as Jenny Cunningham. *** Catrina Bines our 2008 TWT Granny Smith Festival Queen turns 32 on Monday While former Ryde Salvos leaders Lynden

and Belinda Spicer will celebrate 36 years wedded bliss on Tuesday same day as Roger O’Dwyer of Hunters Hill real estate fame celebrates.

Tuesday is also the actual date of Stephen Sim “The Voice of Ryde” but he’ll be celebrating with a BBQ party at home this Saturday at his North Ryde mansion. *** Steve Perrin of North Ryde blows out the candles on his cake Wednesday with better half Pat Perrin same day as Rodney Binet of Binet Homes fame celebrates and John Higgins celebrates at his Ryde Rotary Club meeting. *** Twins Adelaide and Declan Smith celebrate nineteen next Wednesday in Lithgow where their father Mark is the Anglican Parish Priest along with better half

Anna and siblings Josephine, Matilda and Audrey Honor.

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Letters to the Editor Dog running and barking petition Dear Sir, With reference to last week’s article headed “Marsfield resident wants politicians to scrap residential barking dog fines”.

My Petition is headed “Let Dogs Run & Bark Behind a Fence without it being classed as an “attack””. It’s not about barking – it’s more like what constitutes an “attack”.

I appreciate the TWT inserting most of the words on the Companion Acts Petition in last week’s issue. Someone at TWT added their own slant to the petition, which makes the purpose of the Petition most misleading.

Firstly, the photo used

by TWT is of a dog looking quite aggressive (though obviously not in a position to attack anyone on the other side of the fence).

This Petition is more about dogs barking – not growling or showing their teeth, just running and barking on the other side of the fence – especially at an approved by Council, fenced, offleash area.

The author of the article makes mention of children and cats.

Children should be accompanied by an adult who can explain the difference between a barking dog and one that growls, cats shouldn’t be wondering the streets, so the comment doesn’t apply.

There are dogs who like to greet anyone on the other side of the fence, by running and barking towards the fence. There are people who don’t understand dogs’ body language.

Then there are people who think it’s wonderful that a dog has run to greet them.

The majority of dog owners who are aware of the situation feel this is very unfair especially as the purpose of

fenced off leash areas is to allow dogs to run, bark and play.

It should never be called an “attack” if a dog cannot make contact with anyone on the other side.

Ryde Council and the other State Councils are all supporting the Petition, as we hope many others will - we need 10,000 signatures. If you would like to help obtain more signatures please send email to crow.jill@gmail.com JILL CROW Marsfield

Thank Liberals for Council surplus?

Dear Sir, So Labor delivers a budget surplus in City Of Ryde (TWT 27/11/19).

We should all thank Jerome Laxale and his ALP team for jacking up our rates by seven percent for that year but that’s only part of the story.

A big chunk of the surplus came from developer contributions and who gets the credit for that?

As the Mayor Ryde often argues, Council is not responsible for approving the big developments around Ryde but blames the state government.

On that basis perhaps the heading should read “Liberal State Government delivers budget surplus to City of Ryde”?

FRANK RAYNER Boronia Park

Council Farmers Drought Appeal Dear sir,

I want to take this rare opportunity to thank the Labor, Green and Independent Councillors

HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL

HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL NOTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

In accordance with the provisions of Part 6.1 Notification Policy of Hunters Hill Consolidated Development Control Plan 2013, notice is hereby given that Council is in receipt of the following Development Application:

DA No. Site

Proposal

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Memorial pool re-development.

Demolition of existing swimming pool & ancillary building and construction of new swimming pool, building and landscaping.

St Joseph’s College – Mark Street Hunters Hill

The Sydney North Planning Panel is the consent authority for this development application.

The plans and supporting documentation may be inspected at the Customer Service between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Written submissions will be received up until 4.00 pm 7 February 2020 and all enquiries may be directed to Senior Development Officer, Mr Kerry Smith on 9879 9400.

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Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde 1680 or email: contactus@weekly times.com.au

who, alongside my Liberal colleagues, unanimously voted to support my motion to assist farmers and regional communities suffering from the devastating drought.

I particularly want to thank the Country Women’s Association for the amazing work they have done organising the 2019 Drought Aid Grants.

These grants will make sure Council’s generous $20,000 donation gets to those that need it most.

We should also acknowledge Clr Dr Peter Kim for moving a similar motion to kick-start a fundraising campaign for those affected by the recent bush-fires. It shows that good initiatives can transcend politics.

Whilst Christmas is a happy time for most, it can be a challenge for those facing hardship. Spare a thought for those doing it tough, and if you can afford to, please give generously.

If you would like to know how to donate, please call 0466 135 359 or email jlane@ ryde.nsw.gov.au Councillor JORDAN LANE Ryde

Blueprint outlines economic future Dear Sir, The Property Council of Australia welcomes the NSW 2040 Economic Blueprint released today by Treasurer Perrottet and supports his aspiration of providing a clear pathway for strong, productive economic growth across our State aimed at keeping NSW number one.

The Blueprint outlines the need for short term reforms to the planning system, regulation and taxation to support longer term reforms in areas such as education and industry growth and development.

The NSW economy is predicted to grow from $630 billion to be worth around $1 trillion by 2030 and $2 trillion by 2040.

The Blueprint balances critical shortterm reform with longer term priorities that will boost our State’s competitiveness.

It complements and frames the important

work already underway through the NSW Productivity Commission and David Thodey’s report into State/Federal financial relations.

It includes plans to leverage growth in the Asia Pacific, plays to our State’s strengths and underlines the need to support emerging industries that will provide future employment growth, particularly in growing areas in Western Sydney.

The Blueprint underlines the need for short term microeconomic reforms to the planning system.

We agree with the statements included in the Blueprint which describe the NSW planning system as ‘complex’ and ‘inflexible’ and an issue in need of attention.

Now is the time to draw together the streams of work to create a better planning system which can deliver the Sydney of tomorrow; we have a great opportunity to enact reforms now that will set the State up for the next 20 – 30 years.

We congratulate Treasurer Perrottet and Chief Economist Stephen Walters on the release of the Blueprint and look forward to contributing to further work to put NSW in the best possible economic position in the future.

JANE FITZGERALD Executive Director Property Council NSW

Hunters Hill Guest Column 150 year milestone for historic Public School

HUNTERS HILL Public School at 17 Alexandra Street Hunters Hill is celebrating 150 years in 2020.

Established in 1870, it is one of the oldest schools in New South Wales.

Our school has a rich history of providing quality education.

In the beginning, William Wright bought land in Hunters Hill from Ambrose Foss in the Mount St area.

Wright donated land for Hunters Hill Public School and the original buildings, built by residents from local stone were a gift from the community.

The sandstone building at the front of the school in Alexandra Street is an excellent example of a Gothic-Style schoolhouse of the Victorian period that was designed by the architect G A Mansfield.

In 1875 Wright further subdivided his land bounded by Mount Street, Alexandra Street and Stanley Road. * * * THE subdivision was developed with houses, notably the fine stone house Eulbertie.

Located next door to the school in spacious

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with BRAD NEWHOUSE grounds, Eulbertie was built in 1878 and later purchased from the Marshall Family in 1965 by the Department of Education due to a rapid increase in enrolments.

It is now a uniquely stunning dual classroom building adding to the beauty and character that is, Hunters Hill Public School.

Hunters Hill Public School is unique.

Our community is proud of the school that is steeped in history and tradition, having served to educate generations of children from Hunters Hill, Woolwich and surrounding areas. * * * ‘WHERE waters meet and jacarandas bloom’ is the first line of the school song penned by Pam Coleman and refers to the special location of our school.

At Hunters Hill Public School, history and nature are in abundance from the grandeur of the sandstone buildings and the heritage listed

Moreton bay fig trees to the panoramic harbour views.

Preparations are underway in conjunction with the school’s P&C to celebrate this momentous occasion.

In 2020, the school and the community look forward to celebrating 150 years of public education, defined by our school’s motto ‘Amity’ and our aim of providing excellence in learning for success in life. * * * THE school is currently collecting any memorabilia for the Sesqui Centenary celebrations that any readers may have and this of course can be on loan.

Memorabilia items can be dropped off to 7 Wybalena Road Hunters Hill or 3/8 The Close Hunters Hill or can be picked up locally.

Contact Jennifer 0408 442 028 or email: jciedwards@bigpond. com BRAD NEWHOUSE is Relieving Principal of Hunters Hill Public School

Mayoral Christmas Party blasted as an elite event

THE Mayoral Christmas Party has been blasted as an elitist event and the money spent on it should be donated to the Country Women’s Association, Clr Ben Collins said.

The traditional $4000 party is an invitation only event with the money spent on catering.

“This is elitism at its best,” Clr Collins said.

“If we ask the community if they want to spend the money on the mayor and his chosen ones or spend it buying Christmas presents for kids in drought stricken areas I know what the community will say.”

He said Hunters Hill already holds a function to thank community volunteers but Mayor Mark Bennett said the Christmas Party extends beyond volunteer recognition.

“This event will thank people who do not fall into a volunteer category but who do much for Hunters Hill, including our police and other emergency service workers,” he said.

Councillor Collins motion to scrap the event and send the money to the country was defeated by four votes to two. **** CHILD SAFETY will be the sole focus of a new committee established by Hunters Hill Council.

The new committee aims to work closely with schools, P&C groups and

other services to improve road safety.

A motion was introduced

by Clr Ben Collins in response to frustration from Hunters Hill High School P&C members who recently fought for and won an upgrade to a footpath outside the school.

“The only reason we got a footpath at Reiby Road was because the P&C fought for it and The Weekly Times campaigned for it,” Clr Collins said.

“We either do this (committee) as a council or I will just wing it and do it myself.” **** DESPITE A REPUTATION for being one of the biggest water wasting municipalities in the state, Hunters Hill Council has rejected a motion to promote further water rationing.

Recent media articles have blasted Hunters Hill’s water wastage and the motion by the two Liberal councillors responds to this criticism.

“I do not want to make blaming statements about our residents,” Clr Ben Collins said.

“Obviously there are large homes in Hunters Hill that consume more water but we do consume much

higher than the state average.”

The issue is a sensitive one in Hunters Hill where many heritage homes homes have extensive and often award winning landscaped gardens that require more water than an average home uses.

Councillor Elizabeth Krassoi said Hunters Hill Council is nonetheless setting an example through rain water harvesting and other water conservation initiatives. **** A LEGAL OPINION is being sought on a motion that would require Hunters Hill Council to adopt a policy that requires all child services which use council owned property to excluded children who are not immunised.

The exclusion motion was put by Liberal councillors Zac Miles and Ben Collins who argue that non-vaccinated children put other children at risk.

Councillor Ross Williams described such a policy as “unworkable” because parents (and services) have a right to refuse to share private information with the council and Clr Jim Sanderson said an exclusion clause could even

breach an Anti-Discrimination Act. Councillor Collins rubbished this suggestion.

“I have no problem discriminating against parents who do not vaccinate their kids, they are complete dopes,” he said.

“Anti vaccination groups are not welcome here.” **** PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN in Hunters Hill will be encouraged to walk to school in large groups.

Monday night’s council meeting endorsed the concept of a pilot “walking school bus” where groups of parents and children stop to pick up others to make the group larger.

It is hoped that this safety-in-numbers approach will increase visibility, alert drivers, reduce road accidents and promote friendship and cooperation.

Councillor Elizabeth Krassoi said encouraging more children to walk to school, more often, will also reduce pollution from car emissions.

“This is especially important with concerns about global warming,” she said..

It is hoped a local school will adopt this pilot project in partnership with the council

Rotary clubs help local horse riding charity

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ROTARY Clubs of Macquarie Park and North Ryde have raised $10,000 for a new mounting platform for Marsfield’s Riding For The Disabled charity.

The money honours a two year old commitment from the clubs to assist the charity, which has experienced a hike in the cost of food for the horses due to the drought.

Rotary Club of Macquarie Park President Lydia Scuglia said Rotary is proud to make a positive difference to the lives of the people with a disability.

“We needed to raise over $10,000 towards the mounting platform to assist with the disabled children having easier access to get on the horse ,without injuring the rider or volunteer staff,” she said.

“The new platform now allows the riders to mount the horse in a safe and comfortable manner.”

The money was raised from trivia nights, end of year celebrations and other events.

“On Tuesday morning the official unveiling ceremony of the mounting platform was well attended by members from both the Macquarie Park and North Ryde Rotary Clubs.”

“This project was commemorated with the cutting of the ribbon by Riding For The Disabled President Helen Strasser and Immediate Past President from Rotary Club of Macquarie Park Trina Phillips and the incoming President from North Ryde Rotary Club Mandy Van.

“Our special thanks go to Warren Smith from RDA for all his help and assistance.”

In other news, Rotary is supporting drought stricken farmers.

“Our busy little Rotarians at Macquarie Park have raised $998 in support of the NSW Rural Farmers at this

year’s Granny Smith Festival in Eastwood,” Ms Scuglia said.

“As President I am so proud of our achievements and my thanks also go to Helloworld Travel Top Ryde City for donating the use

of the stand at the festival and also Allegiance Homeloans for donating the amazing hamper arranged by Len Gallo.”

Rotary Club of Macquarie Park President Lydia Scuglia

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Anthony Roberts MP for Lane Cove hosted his annual Christmas party for constituents at North Ryde RSL Community Club on Sunday compered by Stephen Sim. Samuel Roberts presented a bouquet of appreciation to Robbo’s electoral officer Zorica Kaye-Smith.

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Santa Claus made a special visit to the party to the delight of young and not so young alike.

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Wishes All the Blessings of Christmas

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Clashes and eviction at a Council meeting 10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 4 December, 2019

A RESIDENT was evicted and an altercation broke out between supporters and opponents of the City of Ryde’s proposed heritage policy during last Tuesday night’s council meeting.

The meeting was held in the Civic Hall to allow for a record number of pro and anti heritage policy supporters and saw an anti-policy supporter evicted by security guards for illegally filming the proceedings, despite repeated warnings by Mayor Jerome Laxale.

The evicted resident told The Weekly Times he felt his eviction was hypocritical because the Mayor had not evicted residents who had earlier come to blows over an anti-policy banner.

It is not the first time violence has broken out at a council meeting over the issue which has previously seen police called over threats made by an anti-policy supporter against the Mayor and staff as well as an alleged assault on Clr Edwina Clifton.

Despite council meeting guidelines that limit speakers for and against an issue to ten per meeting, anti-policy supporters were able to get around this on Tuesday night by registering bogus submissions to speak on issues officially regis-

tered under subjects as diverse as drought relief, traffic management and council finances.

Liberal Clr Trenton Brown told The Weekly Times that Mayor Laxale had the power to rule these speakers out of order “but did not do so” .

The Mayor said Clr Brown could have raised a point of order.

“My role as mayor is to rule on a point of order and no point of order was raised,” he said.

Mayor Laxale said that all the speakers were permitted to address the meeting on the issue because councillors voted to allow them to speak, although Clr Edwina Clifton, Clr Christopher Gordon and Clr Bernard Purcell abstained on the vote.

He said he is not going to be put in a position where he is accused by his political opponents of being undemocratic.

Residents Gung Zhi, Wei Wei Wang, Guanjing Ruan, Silvestro Lauria and Pei Cheng were among dozens of anti-heritage policy supporters who derided the proposed

policy as “a joke”, “an embarrassment” and “political stupidity” as well as an attempt to tell home owners what they can and cannot do with what they own and have “a legal right” to sell or redevelop.

“The fact that so many people are here demonstrates how strongly people feel, Mr Mayor, do not give us a black Christmas! ” anti-policy speaker Faye Lin said.

Residents representing neighbourhoods in Denistone spoke in support of the proposed policy with pro-heritage policy supporter Paul Margereson telling the meeting that more people from his side would have spoken but they wanted to “follow the rules” and respect the ten speaker per item guideline.

“I feel bullied but I will not be silenced,” pro-policy speaker Elish James told the meeting.

“Above the rude noise in the public gallery tonight is a silent majority who understand that this (policy) protects whole precincts and neighbourhoods.”

We love Denistone: Pro-heritage policy supporters at last Tuesday night’s council meeting. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO

One councillor may decide the fate of heritage homes THE CRUCIAL VOTE of one councillor could decide the fate of the most controversial policy to have ever come before the City of Ryde Council.

With the council apparantly deadlocked over the proposed heritage listing policy, Liberal Clr Trenton Brown has until the December 10 coun cil meeting to decide whether he will break ranks with his own party and vote for the policy as proposed by Mayor Jerome Laxale and his Labor team and backed by conservative voters in heritage dominated streets in Eastwood and Denistone.

Labor Clr Dr Peter Kim has broken ranks with his own party and has spoken against the policy alongside Independent Clr Simon Zhou.

Should councillors vote in support of position’s they’ve adopted a previouis council meetings, Clr Brown’s vote with the casting vote of Mayor Laxale could decide the issue.

“And it could decide the issue once and for all because I will not subject staff to the kind of abuse they have received on this issue ever again,” Mayor Laxale said.

“We’ve already lost 20 per cent of our heritage homes to property developers and if councillors want to do something to save heritage homes and protect communities from inappropriate development they will have this one chance to do it and only this one chance.”

Trenton Brown has a strong, personal love of heritage homes and Significantly he did not join Clr Kim, Clr Zhou and Clr Jordan Lane (Lib) to stand and applaud anti-policy speakers at last Tuesday night’s council meeting.

He even copped criticism from anti-policy supporter Qian Wang for not responding to

her emails.

“These anti-policy supporters have created a tsunami of emails,” Clr Brown said.

“These people do not understand the policy and when you do not understand something you have fear.”

Councillor Brown is also sceptical about claims from both sides that they represent the silent majority of ratepayers and he backed research by this newspaper which has found some of the so called “statistical surveys” by anti-policy supporters to be way off the mark.

“I think the case is that most residents do not know about the policy or what it is trying to achieve.”

What he will concede is that the council has inherited “a poisoned chalice” from the regimes of former Mayors Artin Etmekdjian and Colonel Bill Pickering who were strongly opposed to a council role in heritage home protection.

Letters to ratepayers in 2010 told them their homes would never be heritage listed.

“I do not support what Bill Pickering did, these letters have no currency

in my mind, none at all.”

Mayor Laxale has even gone as far as to question whether or not these letters are legal.

“They are certainly open for challenge in the Land and Environment Court,” the Mayor said.

One possible outcome is that Clr Brown will vote against the line taken by the Liberal team and support the heritage policy, albeit with his own amendments.

He revealed to The Weekly Times that he is studying similar policies in other council areas, particularly neighbouring Hunters Hill.

The problem he faces is that both sides of the issue have made the debate a moral and ethical one.

Anti-policy supporters say they a defending “the rights” of home owner to have the sole and only say on a home they own.

If that means getting a good price for selling a heritage home to a cashed up property developer to knock down, then so be it.

“This (proposed) heritage policy is violating home owners’ rights.

Heritage is just crap hit-

ting the fan,” resident Jian Wang told Tuesday night’s council meeting.

Pro-heritage supporters argue that the destruction of heritage homes in heritage streets lowers the price on heritage homes in the entire street and will destroy the character of a heritage suburb.

They say most property speculators do not live in the area and regard heritage homes as no more than plastic pieces on a Monopoly board.

It maybe these words of one Denistone resident that will ultimately influence Clr Brown’s vote.

“I have very happy memories here of the connections I made here and how my children have found a home in this safe, friendly and beautiful neighbourhood,” Janelle Ingham told the council meeting.

“We don’t look at our home as how much money we could make from it in five years time because this is our community and you can’t put a price on that.

“Yet we are seeing an erosion of community and we are protecting our community.”

Anti heritage supporters brandish protest signs at last Tuesday night’s council meeting. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO

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Your City News DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED

The Mayor and Councillors with representatives from the Country Women’s Association of NSW and the Salvation Army at Wilga Park.

Council to unlock the Ryde River Walk’s missing link In a huge win for the community, the City of Ryde will build the 150 metre missing link of the Ryde River Walk between Bill Mitchell Park and Ross Street at Tennyson Point.

The Ryde River Walk is one of Sydney’s great waterfront walks and building this missing link will ensure the entire community can access this picturesque part of the Parramatta River.

The final design for the missing link is based on extensive consultation with stakeholders and ensures none of the boardwalk will be built on private land.

It will also help preserve the ecological importance of the area.

Community Christmas Celebration this Sunday Get into the Christmas spirit this Sunday afternoon with the City of Ryde’s annual Community Christmas Celebration which takes place between 3.00pm and 7.00pm at Ryde Park.

The day will feature live entertainment including Christmas carols, a special Christmas show from Nick Jnr’s Sam Moran, a performance from the Christmas Groove band, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself.

There will be free kids activities including a giant sand pit, bubble fun with Bubble Girl and hula hooping with SpinJoy. Wristbands can be purchased for $15 that gives access to unlimited inflatables.

A barbecue will also be held to raise money for the Country Women’s Association of NSW Drought Aid Appeal.

Entry to the event is free. More information is available at ryde.rocks/Christmas.

Dig deep to help those in need The City of Ryde is asking the community to dig deep and donate to its fundraising campaign for the Salvation Army Bushfire Disaster Appeal.

Money raised for the Bushfire Disaster Appeal will go towards supporting people displaced due to recent bushfires.

Collection buckets will also be placed at various Council locations including the Customer Service Centre, all five City of Ryde Library branches, the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre and Council’s North Ryde Office.

Bushfire Risk Management Plan We are seeking community input into the five year review of the local Bushfire Risk Management Plan, which helps to identify locations at risk of bush fires and sets out strategies to protect local assets.

Submissions are open until 30 December and can be made by visiting: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay/ BushfirePlan.

Sincerely,

Clr Jerome Laxale Mayor Phone 9952 8222 mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au

FESTIVE SEASON OPENING HOURS Customer Service Centre will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 20 December, reopening for business as usual on Thursday 2 January 2020.

Libraries will be closed from 12 noon Friday 20 December and will reopen Saturday 21 December at 9.30am.

Christmas/New Year closures are from Tuesday 24 December at 1.00pm – Wednesday 1 January and will reopen at 10.00am on Thursday 2 January 2020.

Bin Collection will operate on the usual days and will not be affected by public holidays.

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Shop Ryder Bus Service operates four days a week Wednesday – Saturday.

The service will cease operations from Wednesday 25 December 2019.

Normal operations for this service will resume on Thursday 2 January 2020.

Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre will be closed from Monday 23 December and will reopen with reduced trading hours from Friday 27 December until Wednesday 1 January. Normal hours resume on Thursday 2 January 2020.

For full details go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/holidayhours

GARAGE SALES From 9.00am 84 Bennett Street, West Ryde List your garage sale for free at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales

The following Development Applications were determined in the period 18/11/2019 to 24/11/2019. The reasons for the decision can be viewed by accessing Council’s DA Tracker at: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices Central Ward Approved MOD2019/0215 459 & 461 – 495 Victoria Rd LDA2019/0340 GLADESVILLE 28 Pennant Ave DENISTONE Section 4.55 to modify conditions 47 New carport to front of dwelling. and 48 relating to public domain.

East Ward Approved MOD2019/0217 15 Halifax St MACQUARIE PARK LDA2019/0321 Section 4.55 to modify condition of 3 Talavera Rd MACQUARIE PARK consent relating to the issuing of Demolition, new monolith business/ engineering compliance certificates. building identification sign.

West Ward Approved LDA2019/0343 LDA2019/0293 61 Potts St RYDE 16 West Pde WEST RYDE New signage and cladding to New secondary dwelling. shop front.

MOD2019/0124 MOD2019/0221 32 Punt Rd GLADESVILLE 14 Bellamy Ave EASTWOOD Section 4.55 to delete condition Section 4.55 to remove 15(a) relating to bedroom 4 and ‘strata subdivision’ component ground level. from consent.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED Property: 32 Darwin Street, West Ryde Section 4.55 Modification No.MOD2019/0227 Applicant: ES Design Section 4.55(2) to modify the approved multi-dwelling development building envelope of elevations, stormwater plan and internal layout to include a new bedroom.

Property: 35 Anthony Road, Denistone Local Development Application No.LDA2019/0409 Applicant: Jamisa Architects Pty Ltd Demolition, new multi-dwelling housing comprising three attached dwellings and strata subdivision.

Submissions regarding the above applications must be lodged no later than 13 January 2020.

Please note that Council’s newly adopted Community Participation Plan states that the period between 20 December and 10 January is to be excluded from any exhibition period. Therefore, the notification period for any development that includes those days will be extended to take them into account.

This is the final advertisement of received development applications for the 2019 calendar year.

Any applications received in the remainder of 2019 and beginning of 2020 that require advertising will not be exhibited until the first available press date after 10 January 2020.

Anyone may make submissions to Council. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or delivered in person to the Customer Service Centre. A submission by way of objection should specify the grounds of objection. The City of Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications will be publicly accessible on request. The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall consideration of the application. Development Applications are available for inspection electronically and without charge at the Customer Service Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within the Top Ryde Shopping Centre) between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday (2nd Thursday of each month – 10.00am to 5.00pm).

To make an appointment go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/planningandbusiness or call 9952 8222.

Ryde Library Temporary Closure

Makeover in Progress…

Reopening 10.00am Monday 9 December.

We thank you for your patience as we remodel.

As we undergo renovations, parts of the library are temporarily unavailable until Sunday 15 December.

Please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Library or ask staff for assistance.

West Ryde, Eastwood, North Ryde and Gladesville Libraries will be operating per usual, as will all our online services.

/CityofRyde www.ryde.nsw.gov.au

Customer Service Centre: 1 Pope Street, Ryde Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au

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But there’s a deeper satisfaction in knowing your banking is making great things happen in your community.

Drop into your nearest branch at 213 Cox’s Road, North Ryde or phone 9878 5559 to discover the impact your banking can have.

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COMBANK Closes at Cox’s Road

North Ryde Community Bank Welcomes New Customers North Ryde Community Bank is welcoming new customers following the closure of the Commonwealth Bank branch in Cox’s Road North Ryde.

The North Ryde Community Bank held its 14th annual general meeting last Thursday at North Ryde Golf Club where members heard of another most successful year for the branch and for the community.

Bank chairman Michael Southan reported the Bank this year has donated over $50,000 to local community groups which adds to over $320,000 in local community sponsorships and grants over the past 14 years.

He said “as a Community Bank we believe that successful customers and successful communities create a successful business, in that order.

“We are proud to support our local schools, sporting clubs and not for profit organisations that are making a difference for the members of our community”.

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LOTTERY gift packs are always an ideal gift, North Ryde Newsagency have gift packs from $10. save the date - December 14 - for Food and Wine tastings throughout the mall from 9am to 2pm.

New bigger BWS store opening soon.

North Ryde Pharmacy are offering a special One Day Sale on Saturday December 14 with 25 per cent off all Christmas themed gifts and 20 per cent off all other gifts.

Organising an end of year celebration?

Enjoy a chinese banquet or choice of a-la-carte meals with your friends, family and work colleagues at Noble Terrace Restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner, fully liscensed and BYO wine only with takeaway meals available.

Loyal shoppers at Cox’s Road Mall have an added bonus - when spending $20 or more at any store you become eligible to go

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FREE off street parking, open seven days a week, come in to Cox’s Road Mall for convenience and services and support the local stores that make your suburb great.

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PICTURED RIGHT: Newly re-elected Bank board member Dr Graham McMaster with two of the North Ryde Community Bank long time team members Gina and Allison ready to welcome new customers for old fashioned personal service. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.

They also stock a range of good quality greeting cards and Christmas gift bags and ribbons.

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SHABE YALDA MOBARAK! 14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 4 December, 2019

North Ryde Christian Church Carols in the Park

North Ryde Christian Church have organised Christmas Carols for families and the community on Tuesday December 17 in Pindari Park, North Ryde from 7:30pm Free sausage sizzle from 6:30pm Further details: northrydechurch.org 12 Pindari Street, North Ryde

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AS CHRISTIANS will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Eve, Ryde’s Persian community will celebrate an ancient “Night Of Birth” festival known as Shabe Yalda.

Shabe Yalda is traditionally an evening of festivities and merriment that begins when the sun sets on Christmas Eve. Bihar Persian Supermarket Top Ryde owner Russell Sajadi said this ancient Zoroastrian festival has many similarities with Christmas.

“There are many metaphors and symbols that we share in common but one tradition I particularly like is the one about the Christmas tree,” he said.

“This tree is a significant symbol in the Zoroastrian faith and instead

of coloured balls we decorate the tree with red pomegranates.”

“The Christian tradition of lighting candles is also reflected in Shabe Yalda, because these candles represent fire, one of the four sacred elements.”

Shabe Yalda literally means The Rebirth Of The Sun and the ancient Persians built fires at sunset and kept them burning until the first rays of sunshine the following day.

During this fire lit night night they gather with family and friends, eat delicious food, drink,

listen to poems and sing carols by candlelight.

As well as in Iran, Shabe Yalda is celebrated by Persian communities in Armenia where they drink tea and eat “sharbat” which are sweet drinks made by mixing homemade fruit syrup and water.

“The main Shabe Yalda fruits are watermelon, pomegranate, persimmons, apples and pears,” our TWT Persian Christmas Princess Gandom Raad said.

“My special favourite is the watermelon.”

The ancient myth is

that eating watermelon (hendevaneh) on Shabe Yalda night makes the person immune to cold winter weather.

In some parts of Iran the family of a groom to be sends a well decorated watermelon along with different fresh and dried fruits as well as presents to the home of his future bride.

Nuts (ajil) and dried fruit (khoshkbar) are also eaten on Shabe Yalda night.

“There is a saying in Farsi that I wish you a long, warm and happy life, like Shabe Yalda.”

Shabe Yalda Mobarak!

LOCATION North Ryde School of Arts Community Centre 201 Cox’s Road, North Ryde TO REGISTER reachcommunity.com.au/christmas Ph. (02) 9807 2500

TWT Persian Christmas Princess Gandom Raad learns how to play a traditional Persian musical instrument alongside Russell Sajadi. Gandom is pictured in the traditional costume of the Ghashghaei tribe of South Central Iran. Russell Sajadi is also wearing traditional Persian attire. TWT onthe-spot PHOTO

Carols in the Park

North Ryde Christian Church have organised Christmas Carols for families and the community on Tuesday December 17 in Pindari Park North Ryde from 7:30pm.

FREE sausage sizzle from 6:30pm. Further details: northrydechurch.org

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Parramatta News and Views Parramatta’s Darcy Street reopens to pedestrians and vehicles DARCY Street in Parramatta’s CBD will be reopened to pedestrians and vehicles this week as work progresses on the Parramatta Square precinct.

“The reopening of Darcy Street is another step in the development of Parramatta Square, as major improvements continue to take place around the CBD,” City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer said.

“For drivers, Darcy Street will run one way from east along Smith Street to west along Church Street,” he said.

“Pedestrians can exit Parramatta Station via the Darcy Street exit, and the exit to the Argyle Street Bus Interchange will be reopened during morning peak periods.”

Pedestrians will soon be able to access Parramatta Square and the adjoining public space from Parramatta Station via a new underground link.

“This new underground walkway will make it quicker and safer for people to move to and from the train station. It will also enable the first tenants of 4 Parramatta Square to more easily access their place of work,” he said.

Parramatta Square, a three-hectare mixeduse precinct, and the 6,000sqm public domain will play an important role in improving access to the rest of the Parramatta CBD and its surrounds, including the Parramatta River, Riverside Theatres, Bankwest Stadium, future Powerhouse Precinct and much more.

There will be other changes in the CBD that will affect pedestrian and vehicle movements.

From 10pm, Friday 29 November, George Street will become two-way to ensure efficient traffic flow during the construction and operation of Parramatta Light Rail.

Pedestrians are advised to take particular care when crossing George Street and look out for traffic travelling in both directions.

From Friday 29 No-

vember, the speed limit of a number of streets in the Parramatta CBD, North Parramatta, Harris Park and Westmead will be reduced to 40km/h for the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. For more information, please visit cityofparramatta.nsw. gov.au/safespeedlimits *** IN OTHER NEWS major works are underway on Rydalmere Park’s multi-million dollar makeover, including a state-ofthe-art synthetic grass field.

Lord Mayor Dwyer joined members of the Rydalmere Football Club to celebrate the start of a series of upgrades to the 6.4 hectare park and associated facilities.

“The projects outlined in the Rydalmere Park Masterplan, which was developed following extensive community consultation, will turn this significant asset into a space that meets the community’s changing recreational needs,” he said.

“Community spaces and sporting facilities such as those at Rydalmere Park provide a valuable opportunity for people to connect with their neighbours, stay active and enjoy nature right on their very own doorstep.“ Among the improvements to the park is a $2.5 million upgrade to the northern playing field, jointly funded by the NSW Government’s Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund and City of Parramatta Council.

This field will receive a new synthetic grass playing surface, fencing and lighting to meet Football NSW National Premier League requirements. A The two southern turf playing fields will also be upgraded.

Other works to the

park will include the development of the former bowling club site for multipurpose use; increased vegetation, shade, shelter and seating; upgrades to recreational spaces such as the playground, multipurpose court and circuit path; and maintenance of existing amenities buildings.

Parramatta MP Geoff Lee said he is excited by the new works.

“The $5 million commitment to upgrade Rydalmere Park is a great example of the NSW Government investing in local sporting facilities,” he said.

Rydalmere Football Club president Peter Bacha thanked City of Parramatta Council and the State Government for making the long-awaited upgrade a reality.

“The upgrade to these facilities will allow us to compete locally at the highest levels of the National Premier League competition and provide even more footballing opportunities for local kids,” he said.

As Parramatta’s population grows, synthetic pitches will become an increasingly important part of the mix in providing the local community with sporting and recreational opportunities.

Synthetic fields provide a consistent, durable and safe playing surface that can be used seven days a week all year round – providing more capacity to accommodate increasing demands. Synthetic turf also requires less water than natural grass and addresses the issue of poor grass growing conditions due to hot, dry weather.

Rydalmere Park’s new synthetic grass field is scheduled for completion in February 2020.

Parramatta Square will be at the heart of a new development.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Development Applications Determined Notice is given in accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 of the determination of the following Development Consents and/ or Complying Development Certificates.

These consents/refusals are electronically available for public inspection without charge during ordinary office hours at the Development Unit Enquiry Counter on the ground floor of Council’s Offices at 126 Church Street, Parramatta between 8.30am and 5pm – Monday to Friday – public holidays excluded.

dwelling. Modifications include enclosure of ground floor extension and an attached pergola.

Decision Date: 7 November 2019.

DA/478/2019 6 Epping Avenue (Lot A DP 321071) Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including demolition of the existing rear first floor level and construction of an extended weatherboard first floor addition to the rear including associated internal modifications.

Decision Date: 8 November 2019.

EPPING DA/567/2019 41 Magnolia Avenue (Lot 42 DP 218737)

APPROVED – CITY OF PARRAMATTA

Construct sandstone retaining wall in rear yard.

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Decision Date: 6 November 2019.

DA/987/2016/A 28–32 Post Office Street (Lots 10-12 DP 21386)

DA/393/2019 13 Neil Street (Lot 29 DP 7726)

Section 4.55(1A) modification to DA/987/2016 for demolition of existing dwelling on Lots 10–12 DP 21386, consolidation of 3 lots into 1, tree removal and construction of a singlestorey childcare centre above single level basement parking. Proposed modifications include changes to the roof design.

Demolition of existing structures and construction of an attached 2-storey dual occupancy with Torrens title subdivision.

Decision Date: 4 November 2019.

EASTWOOD DA/339/2018/A 48 Eastwood Avenue (Lot C DP 416073) Section 4.55(1A) modification to DA/339/2018 for alterations and additions to an existing

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MELROSE PARK DA/480/2019 2 Hope Street (Lot 2 DP 602080) Alterations and additions including maintenance works to an existing industrial building. The proposal is Integrated Development under the Water Management Act 2000.

Decision Date: 8 November 2019.

Lord Mayor, Cr Bob Dwyer | Chief Executive Officer, Brett Newman To contact the Lord Mayor follow the link at cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 126 Church Street, Parramatta | PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124 P 02 9806 5050 E council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au | cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au @parracity, @discover_parra @cityofparramatta, @discoverparramatta

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SANTA Claus will come to Ryde Park this Sunday for the City of Ryde’s Community Christmas Celebration.

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Stage entertainment will be held from 3pm to 7pm and will include Christmas carols, dance groups and a special Christmas show from Nick Jnr’s Sam Moran.

The evening show will close with entertainment from the Christmas Groove Band.

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Ryde River Walk link to go ahead

A CONTROVERSIAL stretch of the proposed Ryde River Walk in Tennyson Point was approved by councillors at a confidential session of last Tuesday night’s meeting.

Councillors approved construction of the 150 metre link between Bill Mitchell Park and Ross Street at Glades Bay in Tennyson Point as part of a wider 12 kilometre Parramatta River foreshore walk from the Gladesville Bride to the Ryde Bridge.

It will replace a detour that currently diverts the Walk from the foreshore and requires walkers to go up a steep stairway and onto local streets.

Some waterfront residents have expressed concern about sec-

tions of the River Walk which they say breach of their current, lawful private access to the foreshore.

Liberal Clr Trenton Brown recently spoke against the approved link which he said was driven by a socialist ideology that had scant regard for private property.

City of Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale described the approval as a big win for the entire community.

“The Parramatta River belongs to everybody,” he said. “ By completing the

missing link of the Ryde River Walk, we are opening up our jewel to everyone.

“The Ryde River Walk is one of Sydney’s great waterfront walks and building this missing link will not only improve this fantastic outdoor space it will ensure the entire community can access this picturesque part of the Parramatta River.”

The final design for the so-called “missing link” is expected to ensure none of the public walk will be built on private land and will be funded as part

Ryde River Walk supporters Mayor Jerome Laxale and Clr Penny Pedersen are pictured at the site of the recently approved public access section of the Walk. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO of Council’s Passive Parks Capital Works Program.

Mayor Laxale said it will help to preserve

the ecological importance of the area as well as maintaining suitable access to the river for residents and

boating enthusiasts.

Council has also resolved that a report be prepared for Council on completing an

additional link of the Ryde River Walk located between Putney Park and Kissing Point Park.

Why this photo should be a wake up call for Lane Cove THIS photograph of an overturned trailer shows the hazards that face pedestrians on River Road in Greenwich, says Lane Cove’s road safety advocate Don Murchison.

REGISTRATION OF INTEREST Ryde Riverwalk – Bill Mitchell Park to Glades Bay Park, Gladesville, NSW NSW National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974 & Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 City of Ryde is proposing to construct a new section of fibre-mesh boardwalk along the foreshore of Parramatta River between Ross Street Road Reserve and Bill Mitchell Park in Gladesville.

The activity may impact upon Aboriginal objects that are protected under the National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974. An assessment of the potential archaeological and cultural heritage impacts of the proposal is to be prepared by Council in accordance with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (DECCW 2010).

Individuals and groups who may hold cultural knowledge relevant to establishing the significance of potential Aboriginal objects in the area are invited to register their interest to participate in the consultation and assessment process for the proposal.

How do I register my interest?

Registrations of interest can be sent via post or email to: Post Clare McLay Senior Project Manager City of Ryde c/Dominic Steele Consulting Archaeology 21 Macgregor Street Croydon NSW 2132 Email dsca@bipond.net.au Registrations of interest must be sent to the details listed above and close Wednesday 15 January 2020.

The consultation and assessment period closes Friday 31 January 2020.

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“On Wednesday a trailer demolished most of this fence landing on the footpath,” Mr Murchison said.

“Had this happened an hour later there would have undoubtedly been multiple fatalities.

“The latest accident on River Road raises serious safety concerns for school children, pedestrians and cyclists.”

He said that in March a car careered off the road, across the footpath 200 metres from this same location, landing in bushland.

“It narrowly missed demolishing a bus shelter and pedestrians. “These near misses are a wake up call and the Community Association implore Council to widen the narrow River Road cliff section of footpath, thereby providing a safe route from Greenwich Road to the golf course.”

He has also called for a protective barrier fence at the site.

“In doing so it is imperative that protective barrier fencing is installed along the entire stretch from the school to the golf course, to safeguard against further accidents from speeding downhill motorists,” he said.

“When the footpath along River Road was widened to a shared user pathway several years ago under a school safety initiative a tiny fence was placed directly in front of the school entrance.”

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holistic approach Taffa’s Mitre 10 to CCA’s to wellness in ageing close New Year’s Eve TAFFA’S Mitre 10 West Ryde will close its doors for the final time on New Year’s Eve - Tuesday December 31, 2019.

An END OF AN ERA closing down sale is now on and as way of saying thank you to their loyal customers, store proprietors Anthony and Julianne Taffa are now offering up to 70 per cent off most remaining merchandise.

Most stock now storewide is 50 per cent off with a select range priced at 70 per cent off.

It’s a great opportunity to grab a bargain.

There are still lots of good products left and they include quality hand and garden tools, paint and accessories, light globes, screws, nails, electrical, timber, general hardware, plumbing, garden and housewares, moving/

storage cardboard boxes and much more.

So come and see Anthony and Julianne and their loyal and hardworking staff members Grant, Alan, Eric and Nick.

With only four weeks to go come in, pick up a great deal and say farewell.

It has been a wonderful 64 years, however time has now come to say goodbye to a faithful servant of the community.

Hurry don’t delay, as all stock MUST be sold.

Final day of trading will be New Year’s Eve - December 31.

The Taffa Mitre 10 West Ryde team say “Thank you and goodbye” to all their valued customers.

They look forward to seeing you in store at 1 Chatham Road West Ryde.

Phone 9809 0222.

CHRISTIAN Community Aid’s Aged Care Services is having a positive impact on the elderly in our community.

Mr Smith of Eastwood, a recipient of CCA services recently contacted the organisation expressing his gratitude and highlighting the positive impact it has had on his life.

“To all the staff at CCA, I would like to say a big thank you for looking after me. I am 96 years old and currently receive CCA Meals on Wheels.

“When I lost my wife over ten years ago I also lost my desire to cook or to eat. My doctor was concerned about my condition and recommended CCA meals on wheels.

Being a very independent man I started meals on wheels with trepidation. Today I have to say CCA meals on wheels has been a great help and support to me and enabled me to stay in my much loved home of 55 years! It has had a positive impact on my physical and emotional wellbeing, and given me the energy to potter around my home which I love dearly.

CCA makes it possible for me to choose my meals, which days I want them and also whether I can have them hot, chilled or frozen. This keeps my brain active and I look forward to eating the meal of my choice. The quality of the meals and desserts is

remarkable.

I have come to enjoy the social interaction with the volunteers who deliver the meals every day.

They bring the outside world to me.

Over the years I have been able to get very affordable transport for all my medical appointments and more recently CCA has organised linen delivery for me as I find it a challenge to change the bed linen.

CCA does all these services with a minimum of fuss and a lot of kindness and respect. Once again, I thank you CCA for your assistance and support and the volunteers who have given up their time to bring a meal to me every day”.

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Join us for a family-friendly night of carols in the heart of Ryde. Kicking off at 5:30pm and running through the night is live entertainment, followed by the acclaimed Carols performance and awe-inspiring firework display.

Dozens of rides and food trucks operate throughout the night, and proceeds go to worth causes such as ROMAC - an organisation bringing sick children from nations all over the world for life changing surgery in Australia.

Jordyn Richards

Royal Rehab Lifestyle Community Choir

John Smolders AM

Granny Smith Queen 2019 Lucy Fang

Master of Ceremonies

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Sydney FC captain Alex Wilinson is pictured with his award at last Tuesday night’s City of Ryde Council meeting alongside Deputy Mayor Simon Zhou, Clr Dr Peter Kim, Clr Bernard Purcell, Clr Jordan Lane, Clr Roy Maggio, Mayor Jerome Laxale, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM, Clr Penny Pedersen, Clr Christopher Gordon and Clr Edwina Cifton. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO

Local star Alex Wilkinson recognised by City of Ryde and Sydney FC

By ANTHONY STAVRINOS

LOCAL hero and Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson was last week recognised by City of Ryde with a Certificate of Appreciation as his club extended his contract for another year.

A two-time A-League Championship and Premiership winner with the Sky Blues, Alex is set to enter the list of top 10 appearance makers at the club with this new deal, having currently played 112 games across all com-

petitions.

“I’m thrilled to be re-signing with a club that has given me so much over the last four years,” Alex said.

“I’ve enjoyed some of my best football at Sydney FC and I’m eager for that to continue along with all the

success we’ve had.

“This squad is a pleasure to Captain and it’s always an honour to pull on the Sky Blue shirt and represent my home city.”

The City of Ryde presented the 16-capped Socceroo with a Certificate

of Appreciation, signed by all councillors, at an extraordinary meeting of Council at Ryde Civic Hall last week.

Councillor Roy Maggio, who moved to have Alex recognised, said he was an inspiring local sports

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Sydney FC skipper Alex Wilkinson has signed a one year contract extension with the reigning A League champions. figure.

“Alex has reached the highest level by representing his country playing football and his outstanding achievements have had a tremendous influence on local football players of all ages,” Clr Maggio said.

Alex, who grew up in the City of Ryde where he was a student at Ryde East Public School and Epping Boys High School, primarily played junior football for North Ryde Soccer Club, before embarking on a senior career at Northern Spirit and Ryde City Gunners.

When the A-League national football competition was formed in 2005, Alex was signed by the Central Coast Mariners where he played 172 games before relocating to South Korea to play for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

He later returning to Australia, Mr Wilkinson played

10 games for Melbourne United before returning home to sign for Sydney FC in 2016. After serving as Sydney FC’s vicecaptain for three seasons, Mr Wilkinson became the club’s eighth official captain at the start of the current A-League season.

Mr Wilkinson has also made 11 appearances for the Australian national team, including all three games Australia played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. “Alex Wilkinson is a City of Ryde legend who started his career playing in our local competitions before going on to represent club and country. This Certificate of Appreciation is our way of acknowledging all he has done in his professional career and for the City of Ryde,” City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, said.

Wilkinson’s re-signing ensures the Sky Blues ensure ’ most effective cen-

tral defensive partnership remains intact, with Ryan McGowan also contracted for the 2020/21 season.

Coach Steve Corica welcomed Wilkinson’s resigning and said the stability it provides was a huge bonus for the new season ahead.

“To have our central defensive pairing locked in for season 2020/21 is a massive win and a real positive for the club,” Corica said.

“Alex has been an exceptional leader and his experience has proven invaluable across all levels at Sydney FC. “I’m looking forward to having Alex as a part of our squad again next season and congratulate him on his efforts to date.”

Sydney FC’s next home game is this Saturday night against Brisbane Roar at Kogarah Jubilee Oval.

Lane Cove educator ‘Top of the Tots’

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IF YOUR children are being educated by Neerja Mehta they are in good hands.

The Greenwood Lane Cove early childhood educator was recently announced as a regional finalist in G8 Education’s 2019 Standout Educator Awards program.

Selected from 11,000 educators across the country, Neerja was nominated by her parents and peers for her outstanding contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the children in her care.

Greenwood Lane Cove Centre Manager Sela Atiola said the recognition was testament to Neerja’s dedication to providing superior learning and development outcomes for local children.

“The Standout Educator Awards highlight the special contribution educators like Neerja make to the lives of the children attending our centre,” she said.

“To be selected is not only reward for her dedication to going above and beyond each and every day but it also emphasises the special bond that she has with the children.”

Now in its third year, G8 Education’s Standout Educator Awards program provides recognition for the important role early childhood

educators play in the lives of families across the country.

More than 10,000 nominations were received this year, with parent and peer nominations highlighting everything from teaching techniques through to their personal attributes and willingness to go above and beyond to support both the children and their families.

One parent said of Neerja: “She always goes above and beyond her professional role to support the children in her room.

One of the occasions was when my child was adjusting to an addition of new baby in our family.

“The love, care and attention provided to her and the feedback I received about my child was very valuable in helping the transition.”

Neerja now goes in the running to be named one of six national finalists. Winners will be announced on Early Childhood Educator’s Day on Wednesday 4 September, when early learning services across the country celebrate the important role educators play in supporting the learning and development of Australia’s children.

The National Winner

will be announced at the G8 Education 2020 Centre Manager Conference early next year. *** G8 Education opened its Greenwood Hunters Hill child care and early learning centre at 22A Joubert Stree in February this year.

The modern facility is ideally located for families in Hunters Hill, Woolwich, Linley Point, Gladesville, Lane Cove, Ryde and Putney.

Children enjoy play-based learning experiences in our spacious and natural outdoor environments set in a peaceful residential area.

There’s so much to discover and explore in our cubby house, play bridge, water play area and sandpits.

“We understand how busy life can be for modern families, so we offer an allinclusive childcare and early education experience,” G8 Education said in a statement.

“From nappies to nutritious meals prepared daily by our in-house cook, everything is included in the daily fee.

“We also provide the latest interactive learning technology and a range of engaging extracurricular activities to

Pictured above, Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts and Hunters Hill councillors Ben Collins and Zac Miles were on hand for ribboncutting duties for the opening of Greenwood Hunters Hill in February.

Pictured right, Neerja Mehta.

enhance your child’s development, including Physio Play movement classes, French, music and soccer.”

Renaissance themes as Saint Mary’s Cathedral lights up Thursday night THE DAZZLING annual light show that illuminates St Mary’s Cathedral will start this Thursday night.

The light show will illuminate the front facade of the Cathedral from 7.30pm when there will be a performance by the Artes Christi Choir and iOrchestra with special guest “The Voice of Assisi” Italian Friar Alessandro who will sing carols with acclaimed

Australian concert pianist Vivian Choi.

There will also be speeches from Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Archbishop Anthony Fisher.

“The 2019 show features an animated diorama showcase of classical nativity scene paintings by Italian painter Fra Angelico as well contemporary design scapes that reflect the architectural magnifi-

cence of the Cathedral structure,” event organisers said.

“Traditional Madonna and Child projections from various artists will include for the first time images of the Holy Family by Jacopino del Cante and Perino del Vaga.”

The event is hosted by the local Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

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concreting

AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE

Charlie 0413 777 239

Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc.

Small jobs welcome.

Lic. 129960c Over 32 Years Experience.

urbancrete CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

0414 764 349

TCP CONCRETE

0404 770 791

Driveways, paths, steps, stencils, stamped, plain & colour concrete. Honest, reliable & Lic 216063c quality workmanship.

All concrete Works-Plain, Stamped, Stenciled & Coloured & the Resurfacing of old and new concrete surfaces. Domestic & Commercial.

Free Quote.

Lic 52825c G RIGHETTO & SON

0419 282 402

Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc.

Lic11427C

All jobs concrete driveways & fill ins. 50years experience. Prompt service.

Call today 0418 289 791.

Lic R79240

CLEANING

Owner cleaner with certificate / good ref.

BP CONSTRUCTIONS

0401 339 402

• Free service call • Home office support • I.T. specialist • All work guaranteed • www.g1computers.com.au

Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q

0410 746 378

TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT

0418 493 789

Concrete Specialist

S & A CLEANING HUS & WIFE

GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS

J PRESTIGE RENDERING

7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Authorised STRATCO Dealer and Home Renovation Specialist. Fully Guaranteed to comply with the BCA (Building Code of Australia)! 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! HELP OUR FARMERS! We will donate $50 to Rural Aid on behalf of every person that books and receives a quote (even if you don’t accept the quote) from us during November & December. www.spinryde.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP

For all new work, extensions & alterations, renovations or refurbishments. MBA Quality work.

Lic 100569c

COMPUTERS

0411 627 847

9630 8722

(owner self)Home/professional/spring/ regular moving windows. 15 yrs exp.

0406 526 688

Professional and Reliable. Home, office and strata cleaning ph 0406 526 688

Y & J Home Cleaning (Hus & Wife)

0416 091 021

CALL CLEANING 0433 038 667 Home and office cleaning, weekly, fortnightly & ownership. 10 years experience.

ALBERTO’S CLEANING & CARPET SHAMPOO

0418 489 627

Home, Office, Strata,

0418 289 791

concretE Cutting MASTER CHASING SERVICES

0403 111 758

Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing.

curtains

RUDIA CURTAINS & BLINDS

9887 1004

Swags, tail, pelmets - Roman Blinds. Vertical, venetian, Holland & timber blinds, shutters.

Free quote, family business. Alteration.

9832 7254

CLEANING HIGH PRESSURE

NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN

9888 5406

0414 765 181

Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer.

No job too small

SKY PRESSURE CLEANING

0418 605 025

House washing & water blasting driveways, paths & roofs etc.

To advertise Phone Narelle: 9807 6666

Phone Phone

Handy

The Weekly Times 9807 6666

DAMPNESS ANTI-DAMP

9817 7600 0412 229 955

* Rising Dampness * Condensation & Dampness * Sub-floor Ventilation * Rising Damp Contact us for a free quote. www.antidamp.com.au

dentist

PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 9809 7110

• Over 25 years’ experience in Putney • Renowned for gentleness and care • Exceptional quality at affordable price • Prompt appointments. 6 days • Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard • Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au PUTNEY DENTAL CARE 9808 2588 Putney Dental Care is a national award-winning dental practice focused on delivering the highest standard of patient care and comfort by using the latest technologies. We look forward to looking after patients of all ages in our local community. We offer specialised services such as dental implants, veneers, and orthodontics. Laughing gas and sleep dentistry is available for anxious patients.

DOLL REPAIRS

9808 6314

Old and modern dolls and teddy bears repaired, cleaned and dressed. Local family team.

Yvonne and Cheryl Phone 9808 6314

DRAINER

SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Clearing of blocked drains, sewers / storm water Toilets, basins, baths, shower, laundry, kitchens Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treatment All work guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. 24/7 emergency.

Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient.

RYDE SEWERFIX

9809 4230

0412 200 939

Sewer & Stormwater Specialist • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes Lic. L985 Over 50 year experience

Electricians

r a ELECTRICAL & ALARM SERVICES

9816 1471

0418 224 924

All Electrical Work. Smoke detectors, sensor lighting, security intercoms, ceiling fans, safety switches, power and lighting points.

Lic72458C No job too small, free quotes.

EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Ltd

9809 7001

0417 690 627

Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans.

Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 Lic 35887c Thorn St Ryde

GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES

9807 1957

0419 200 011

All electrical installs. & repairs. AH service, Lic No 2871 competitive rates.

RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN

Blake 0488 843 433 + $0 No Call-Out Fee + Local Ryde District Electrician + Small Family Owned & Run Business + 24 Hour Emergency Service + Seniors Discount +100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Captain Cook Electrical. Credit Cards Welcome

Lic 288540C EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Gerard 0408 447 882 All electrical repairs, Residential & commercial rewiring . Switchboard upgrades. All new work call Gerard Lic 82184c

Guide

electricians

FLOORS

GET SPARKED ELECTRICAL & COMPUTERS

Greg 0422 169 313 ❁ How about a safety switch ❁ New installations or renovations ❁ Data, electrical ❁ Domestic, commercial & industrial ❁ Fast reliable service.

Lic 180641c ❁ Servicing All Area

9648 0070

CJM ELECTRICAL

BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST

Ozwood Timber Specialist

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DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FLORISTS

9439 8550

9874 1577

Multi Award Winning Florist Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions Member Interflora Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao Email: blossomhouseflorist@yahoo.com.au JOANNE’S FLOWERS GALORE AWARD WINNING FLORIST

Power & Lighting. All electrical work, Upgrade switch board, Rewiring, Celing fan, Smoke alarm, Data telephone. CCTV. Alarm. Intercom

Lic 201164C

All Floral Arrangements, Plants, Gifts.

3 Avon Road, North Ryde 2113 www.joannesflowersgalore.com.au

Ian 0412

988 012

✓ Same Day Service ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) ✓ Pensioner Discounts ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville ✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C

EXCAVATIONS

EXCAVATIONS, DEMOLITION DEMO POOLS, BACK FILLING

0418 250 404

9817 3911

5 tonne excavator with hammer. Rock exc., Bobcat, Tippers. Free fill delivered.

R54172

FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & MINI EXCAVATIONS

Glen 0418 268 040 Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen

FENCING

PRIMO FENCING 0417 468 166 Specialist in treated pine & hardwood, A1 workmanship guaranteed

LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes KOALA FENCING

Martin 0412 010 212 Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. call Martin 0412 010 212

ANDREW SPIES FENCING

0410 534 692

Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com

ACTIVE FENCING

Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Boundary and paling fencing. Also Gates and picket fences. Ph: Peter 0425 203 080

Smith Fencing

0400 598 403

Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets.

Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com

To advertise Phone Narelle: 9807 6666

9809 3082

FLYSCREEN

FLYSCREEN & GLASS REPAIR

Nick 0408 688 949 Qualified horticulturalist Specialising in garden maintenance, garden make over’s and organic vegetable gardens. Fully insured. Call Nick. a & a absolute best price

Andrew/Electrician 0417 909 407

Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp

DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING SERVICES

9648 0040

• Supply and Install Timber & Vinyl floors.

• Sand and Polish D2, 290 Parramatta Rd AUBURN Tel: 9648 0070 www.ozwoodaustralia.com.au Tel: 9648 0040

Jason 9807 2455 / 0411 749 838 All Electrical work. Domestic & Commercial.

Rewires, safety switches, LED lighting and data. Servicing the local area since 1996. Call Jason.

Lic 164332c

GARDENING (continued)

Jack 0411 351 161 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack

AL’s COMPLETE GARDEN CARE

Al 0414 753 258 Qualified horticulturalist, Complete garden maintenance. Lawn mowing, hedging, fertilising, weed control, high pressure water cleaning Comm/Res/Strata Call Al

able Gardening

Andrew 0415 756 713

• 1/2 price this month • 20% Pens. Disc. Gardening, Landscaping • Turfing, Tree & Stump removal • Garden restoration, trimming & weeding • F/Q Fully Ins. Call Andrew

GECKO PLANTSCAPE

0412 503 020

Glass repairs, doors repairs & flyscreen windows in large sizes ph Paul 0412 503 020

Robbie 0412 131 362 Irrigation solutions for your garden during water restrictions. Horticultural advice, garden maintenance and green walls. Qualified Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 0412 131 362

FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING GAS TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE

Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 30 years experience.

garage doors SYDNEY WIDE GARAGE DOORS

Andy 0423 156 789 Installation, repair all type garage doors, garage motors ,sliding gates, swing gates garage remotes, spring, same day service, free quotes.

RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote.

ALPHA GARAGE DOORS AND AUTO OPENERS

0423 755 077

Supply - Install - Repairs: . Garage Door Motors . Sliding & Swing Gate Motors .

Remotes

GARDENING

ABLOOM ACE GARDENING

8819 4980

Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance, Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad

Just gardens

8866 0954

Mark 0411 548 503 Is your garden overgrown. Call Mark for your garden needs.

NORTH RYDE GARDENING

0414 765 181

SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST

8765 8949 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

0417 457 897

Alan 9888 5406

Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure cleam. Call Alan

Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies.

Lic 143252C

GLASs

GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE

9817 3416

9816 3055

Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens, mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.

GET GLAZING 0420 996 Fast glass replacement. Free measure & quote. Call Matt

778

EXCELL GLASS SERVICE 9874 9555 All your glazing needs. Mirrors, tables, safety glass or repairs. 1073 Victoria Rd, West Ryde.

guttering

GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS

9477 5943

We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured

GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING

ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning • Discounted prices & free quotes • Over 40 years in the industry • Fully licenced and insured • Comprehensive warranties

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Phone

Handy

The Weekly Times 9807 6666

guttering (continued)

GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST

0414 837 679

Phil 9715 1804

Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, Lic 143252c raintanks, roof & skylight leaks.

25 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted

hairdresser want a great haircut?

9888 5257

Come & see Joe’s Continental Barber 117 North Rd Ryde - Midway shops

9874 8620

Est. since 1986.

Sales, service, installations on all brands. Est. since 1986 www.australianhotwater.com.au.

Lic 53936C

ironing services

IRONING 0411 155 774 Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around

KITCHENS

GRANITE MARBLE CAESAR STONE

HANDYMAN

S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Sam 0414 413 326 Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc.

Ph. Sam Nicholas carpentry & Handyman services

Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c

HANDYMAN SERVICES

AUSTRALIAN HOT WATER HOT WATER SPECIALIST EASTWOOD

0435 617 567

Good Experience. Includes doors, lock doors, frame, windows, ceilings, walls, Gyprock, tiles.

Timberflooring fix or replace and painting.

Call Kee 0435 617 567 Lic 296601c

FMG HANDYMAN AND HOME MAINTENANCE 0431 585 504

Painting, Gyprock repairs, Tiles repairs, Carpentry, Landscaping, Lawns, Tree lopping, Yard clean ups. 20+ years experience, Free quotes.

No job too small Fully insured call Frank 0431 585 504 THE HANDYMAN VAN

Call Bruce on 0400 999 239 Bruce is a reliable, honest & friendly handyman delivering quality service that is guaranteed. Experienced, fully insured & offering pensioner discounts, you cant go past the Handyman Van. ODD JOBS – REPAIRS John 0418 221 680 From $55p/hr. Furniture, Cupboards.

Painting/Wall Repair. Light Globes. IKEA cabinets. Call John.

Hedges

9809 3623

Kitchen & vanity tops 100’s of colours. Est 60yrs Gladesville. www.ronbennettmarble.com.au Aryan Kitchen

0413 395 444

FULL KITCHEN PACKAGE $4999.

Include; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook top, Range hood, Sink, Mixer tap and Tiles.

256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville myaryankitchen@gmail.com www.aryankitchen.com.au

0414 837 679

Phil 9715 1804

Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient.

All workguaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies.

Lic 143252c

RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE

9809 4230

0412 200 939

Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas Lic No L985. hot water heaters.

Specialising in- Garden design- Landscaping, planting, pruning, turfing, cutting small trees, mulching, laying, mowing, ret wall - paving rubbish removal. Free quote 28years experience, Full Insurance.

LAWN MOWING JAYS MAINTENANCE PLUS

Jason 0424 619 816

SERVING THE LOCAL AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS. Lawn, gutters cleared.

Fully Insured. Call Jason

NS LAWN CUTTING - Affordable

0412 448 623

Good Pensioner Discounts. Free Quotes.

10 Years experience. Satisfied customers. Insured.

LAWN MOWING

0421 656 420

LAWNS, EDGES, HEDGES, cut & shaped, gardening, tree lopping, gutter cleaning, rubbish removal. All house & yard maintenance. Also Pressure Cleaning. All areas Free Quotes 0421 656 420

Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Kick-boards etc.

No job too small. Free quotes 7 days. angeloskitchenrepairs@gmail.com Lic no 139738C

Lawn mowing & garden care. Honest & reliable Senior discount. Insured. Free quote.

0402 456 863.

LANDSCAPING

*NICK’S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN*

0418 169 369

All types of landscaping & design. Sandstone wall / Timber Wall /Block & Retainer Walls Paving & all types of landscaping.

Lic 96884c

TREEMENDOUS LANDSCAPES P/L

ALTRA MOWING

0402 456 863

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS

9809 0329

Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians.

Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply)

locksmiths

YOUR ONE STOP SECURITY SHOP

9809 0294

24hr Mobile Service & shop. Locks, Free Quotes, reliable service. Servicing Ryde & surrounding suburbs for over 25 yrs.

Buffalo Locksmiths cnr Buffalo Road & Master Lic 408949295 Princes Street.

massage

0406 038 729

STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPING Relaxing full body massage. Swedish & remedial.

Carl 0414 724 557 Ayurvedic style. Home vis it. All Sydney areas.

ABLE LANDSCAPING

Andrew

0415 756 713

• 1/2 price this month • 20% Pens. Disc. Gardening, Landscaping • Turfing, Tree & Stump removal • Garden restoration, trimming & weeding • F/Q Fully Ins. Call Andrew

0411 143 534

Cheapest price, best quality. We prove it. Fully guaranteed 20 years experience, free quotes

Lic 164240

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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A-TEAM RENOVATIONS Jim 0411 696 165

Authentic Thai Massage

PETER PAINTING

0423 808 115

8819 2795

20 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner DisLic 157468c count. Free Quotes BILLY’S PAINTING & DECORATING

0414 881 267

9878 1677

All work guaranteed, fully insured, free quotes.

Lic 158883c

RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES

0412 944 025

Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount.

Lic 150743c

SKY PAINTING

0418 605 025

9929 4966

28 yrs exp. Pensioner Dis Free Quotes Member MPA Lic R96188 MICHAEL THE PAINTER

Michael 0412 444 838 • Professional and reliable • All types of painting • All areas • Reasonable rates • Best quality • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc Call Michael.

Lic 320177c

W Z FINE PAINTING SERVICE PTY LTD

SAMSON LANSCAPING 0432 474 950 & Property maintenance. Design, Construct, Maintain, Irrigation service ins. Free Quotation. samson.call@hotmail.com Lic 208121c QUALIFIED STRESS RELIEVING

All types of structural landscaping from Design to completion. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured.

Phone Carl

TESSA PAINTING & MAINTENANCE

STOP – Don’t Paint Before You Call Us.

KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 Professional & reliable. Prices & quality guaranteed. Call the Team you trust!!

3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line Lic 152633c Call Jim trimmer repairs & service.

honest, reliable, Fully insured.Ph 0423 219 919.

Paul 0407 207 672

Gary 0481 555 659 Landscape design & construction. Member of Superior hedges, lawn handyman services. Call Lic 77216c AILDM – Gary Bell Refs available A LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

TIDY GARDEN LANDSCAPING 9807 3480 Joseph 0403 621 162

COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Glenn 0414 717 111 Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete job. All trades. Unbeatable prices. Digger’s Lawns & Gardens Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes.

0423 219 919 Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 Lic no 301036c Free quotes / Pension Discount. Guaranteed,

9874 2605

hot water services

Guide

9809 3990

David 0450 726 188 * Reliable and professional * Guaranteed quality and price. * All types of painting * Fully Lic & Ins. Lic No 310324c * Free onsite quote.

EDGE PAINTING

Sam 0433 742 162 * Master Painters Association Member. * Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing & repainting. Interior/exterior * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed. www.edgepainting.net

Honest painting

Lic 267578c/MPA280514

0452 639 991

Joe’s painting 74

0431 026 679

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal.

Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured.

Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.

Lic 312751

We have a best team of highly experienced over 15 years Domestic/commercial Interior/exterior Cracks/moulds Lic 274648c All guaranteed jobs

Come meet our friendly new staff.

968 Victoria Rd, West Ryde Open 7 days 10am-8pm Ph. 9809 3990

Papillion painting building services Pty ltd

Massage Therapy

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Our services include: Painting and decorating, Wall and ceilings repairs, Plastering, General repairs and maintenance. All insurances provided NO JOB TO SMALL. CALL TONY ON Lic 178295c 0403062712.

0419 203 605

Remedial And Sports Michael Gregoric 3 Henry Street Ryde/Putney. 25years experience.

0403 062 712

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Phone

Handy

The Weekly Times 9807 6666

PLUMBERS (continued)

pest control

LOCAL PLUMBER

FORENSIC PEST CONTROL PC

1300 360 457

The Pest Detectives All termite & general pestcontrol, sub floor ventilation & bird control. PC Lic 3433

PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 HAVE YOUR HOME PEST FREE FROM $240.00 Cockroaches, Silverfish, Webbing Spiders 40+ YRS Exp.

Shore Pest Services

PLASTERING

GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates.

Call Demitri

Lic 288665c

PLUMBERS

0488 801 042

• Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes • 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers • On-time & Reliable • Plumbers you can trust • All works guaranteed • $0 CALL out • You approve the price before we start! $50 OFF when you mention this AD

BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST

9638 1398

0414 808 809

9808 3020

Phillip Draper West Ryde

Lic 3906

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared.

Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer.

Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/ asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp.

C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies.

Lic. 143252c

domestic plumbing 0416 274 249 leaky pipes & roofs, dripping taps, blocked drains, gas leaks or connections, running cisterns. I can fix it. C. Parker Plumbing 45 yrs in business. 24hrs 7 day emerg. calls.

Master Plumber Gold Lic. L1376

Need a Local Plumber Fast?

9191 7353

Do you have no hot water?

Is your drain blocked?

Are your taps and toilets leaking?

Do you want an extra gas point?

For fast friendly service with a smile Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

0412 200 939

Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au

rubbish removals

AB HOME REMOVAL

9809 7555

All suburbs • electric eel • leaking taps • hot water • water • roof guttering • gas fitting • leaking toilets • blocked drain • home renovations • real estate strata.

• 7 days a week friendly sevice.

Lic L 10575

• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting • Seniors Discounts www.pureplumbingpros.com.au

RYDE SEWERFIX

9809 4230

0412 200 939

Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes Lic. L985 Over 50 year experience

FRANK DRAPER SEWER REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS

0438 065 852

Free Quotes, High Pressure Water Jetter Service. Ryde Lic 181690c

9809 4230

J & M SCHALK.

9878 4483

Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac-

0412 200 939

Local Gas Specialists · Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced · Carbon Monoxide Testing · Hot Water Heaters · Leak location & repair · New installations, replacement & additions · Bayonets & BBQ conversions.

Lic. L985

Local plumber based in Denistone.

Lic 299998c

0418 247 597

* Maintenance * Repairs * Renovations * Pensioner Disc * Fully Insured Lic.46242c

AAA ACTIVE ROOFING

0404 397 198

Leakfinding/Repairs(tiles,metal,slate)shingals/skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing , Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s, Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed.

(Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds.

Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient.

All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies.

Lic 143252c

Top ryde top roofing

0410 322 681

• High pressure cleaning • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc

TAP RESCUE

1300 827 000 We repair, supply, install direct to you TAPS, TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! 0414 333 461 Lic 40572c

PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING

Est. Locally 1981

0418 961 406

Lic 3792

OPEN SKY PSYCHOLOGY

1300 739 531

• Anxiety, Depression, Complex problems • Addictions, Trauma, Parenting • Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families After Hours and Saturdays available.

Bookings within a few days. 6 practitioners (incl. Workcover approved) Suite 9, 227 Morrison Rd, Ryde www.openskypsychology.com.au

FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL

Glen 0418 268 040 • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes • Excavator for hire • Domestic/Commercial • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen.

CHEAPEST PRICE RUBBISH REMOVAL

9809 2536

0416 295 790

* Residence * Office * Factories * Household * Garden Waste * Large or Small * Deceased Estates * 7 Days * Sen. Disc 25 Years Exp. “We’ll Save You”. Call Gary.

safety rails

Safety Rails by Rails 2U

Les 0439 967 102 Make your home safer by installing internal and external rails by experienced installer.

Can supply and install large range of rail sizes, no long waiting lists. No job too small. Senior Discounts. Obligation Free Quote. Ph Les

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS

9871 0313 Lic 136874c

incl. Jenome, Brother, Elna, Pfaff, Husquvarna.

Ph 9181 1168 0401 802 752

SKIP BINS

PAYLESS MINI SKIPS

roof painting 0410 322 681

Solicitors & CONVEYANCING

AARON’S ROOFING

9871 0313

High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc.

PETER PAINTING

• Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV Lic 117469c • No job too small

Brian 0413 115 450 20yrs exp all areas, rubbish, gard’, pruning & odd jobs. F/Q, same day service 8 days/week.

Brian NO TEXTING.

0402 844 744 George 0415 224 460

Psychologists & Relationship Counsellors

9808 4220

sam’s roofing P/L

Sam 0416 178 058 SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small 9181 1168 0401 802 752 Lic 215152c Sewing Machine Repairs all makes, service, 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote.

SKY ROOF PAINTING

0411 232 629

DJ DAISLEY AND SONS PTY LTD 9798 7075

Roof repairs and renewals slate metal tile.. Est 1912. Ph 9798 7075

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Blocked Drains specialists. Plumbing, Drainers and Gasfitters. Senior discounts ph 9888 9940 Lic 123739c / 0414 849 366

CMF PLUMBING

8677 4141

LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST

For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.

24hr/7days. Emerg. serv.

Visa/Master/Eftpos.

Lic 168655C

0414 849 366

Lic R91302.

All roof restore & repair 30% off. Pressure cleaning. F/Q Lic 133762c

ALL DAY/ NIGHT PLUMBING

0413 402 599

0408 642 056

9191 7353 ing valleys, F/Q,

The Punctual Plumbers -

RYDE GAS COMPANY

0403 903 022

roofing

GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES

9817 4777

9745 5772

• House • Factory • Piano • Furniture • Disposals Competitive Rate with excellent service! All areas!

PH 0403 903 022, 0466 669 107

KW Removals

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AUSSIE BATTLER.

S.A.PLUMBING SERVICES FREE CAMERA SERVICE WITH EVERY BLOCKED DRAIN

JIM MEADE PLUMBING Lic 985

REMOVALISTS

RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days.

0409 833 832 9807 9828

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Fix That Plumbing Gavin 0431 126 808

POOLE & CO PLUMBING

roof repairs

All general plumbing including gas. (24hr Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome.

PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS

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REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS

0419 409 130 0431 995 369

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COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE

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Guide

0418 605 025

9929 4966

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0423 808 115

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OSBORNE HOWELL 9807 3222 Over 50 years in RYDE. Shop 6, 43-49 Blaxland Road, Ryde (Entry via Argyle Ave) Wills, Estates, Probate, Conveyancing, Family Law, Commercial Leases, Sale of Business.

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Lic 157468c

roof repairs

BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 Leak Detection. All roof & gutter repairs guaranteed. 35yrs Exp. C/Cards OK. Lic 123259C

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TILES/TILING

Solicitors & CONVEYANCING

ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES

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LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS

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Established 1983 Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring Power of Attorney. Home visits available.

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tree lopping 0404 162 752

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A.J’S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quote, pens. disc.

Extra services incl. stump grinding, garden main, small concrete jobs, etc.

CARLILE SWIMMING

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Year round Tuition at all levels in warm (34c) state of the art indoor pools.

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• Style Correction for school competition in graded classes at Ryde Aquatic Centre

able tree service 0415 756 713 1/2 price this month, 20% Pens. Disc. All aspects of tree and stump removal. Qualified Arborist F/Q Fully Ins. Call Andrew

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TV, DVD & AUDIO INSTALLS TV, AUDIO INSTALLATIONS

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WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS

667 770

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weddings

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swimming 9808 3199

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surveyor

ATS LAND SURVEYORS

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Small tiling jobs only Lab & Mats under Lic No. 68534C $1000 40 yr exp

stove repairs RYDE REPAIR CENTRE

Guide

VENETIAN BLINDS AMORS VENETIAN BLIND LAUNDRY

8765 1733

Gentle pressure clean, wax finish, re-cond. of all makes, free wash with all full reps. Same day serv. Meas & quote on venet, vertical & Holland. Gladesville.

Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve

WINDOW CLEANING NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,

9808 6773

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Greg 0411 055 Also soft house wash. Greg: H/ pressure cleaning. Sydney Water exempt.

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ation

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Deceased Estates All Residential & Business Waste Trees Lopped Demolition 25yrs+ Exp. Seniors Discounts

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Students to clean up Boronia Park

TAFE students will remove dead wood and other debris from Boronia Park in Hunters Hill this month.

aren Laing is presented with a framed women’s jersey by Rovers’ Life Member Karen Harrison.

WEST RYDE ROVERS

2013 Soccer Registrations New Members Welcome!

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN? New Players Welcome

The dead wood removal is part of a partnership between Hunter’s Hill Council and TAFE NSW to utilise Boronia Park as a site to train students studying Arboriculture.

Council has notified residents of the upcoming maintenance work and has advised them the students will only be conducting maintenance work which involves the re-

moval of dead wood, not whole trees.

The TAFE Arboriculture Program provides students a qualification with occupation outcomes within a range of specialised skills in the arboriculture industry.

The partnership aims to provide students with practical experience in assessing trees under the direction of TAFE NSW and

Council’s Landscape Coordinator.

It is hoped that the undertaking of groundbased tree work activities will help consolidate the skills the students need in order to create a pathway for further learning that is required for arborists.

For enquiries contact Council’s Parks and Landscape Coordinator on 9879 9400.

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Cars for sale HONDA CR-V 2014 first owner, VTi-Auto, 88,900km, Logbook, Blue, Tinted windows, alloy wheels, registration Feb 2020 $16,200 Ph 0416 783 105 TOYOTA Starlet max white manual 1998 hatch, pink slip, Rego due 22/12/19, one owner, regularly serviced exc cond $1,500 ono Ph 0404 118 267

For Sale MOVING Sale complete quality & variety of home furniture in exc cond Ph 0412 133 742 CAMERA Panasonic digital lumix DMC-TZ80. Recently purchased but not used due to illness $400 ono + Canon AE-1 SLR $100 ono & Sigma Telephoto lens $20 Ph 0477 463 582 CABINET Six piece glass line near new, selling very cheap 10c Ph 9888 9611 FOOD Warmer on casters Salton brand 3 heat sections ideal for BBQ’s or parties 74x64x38cms $50 Ph 9876 2269 0407 926 172 BOX Freezer Fisher Paykel, Height 900mm, 860mm Length x 580mm wide $100 good cond Ph 0412 369 510 FRIDGE Whirlpool for sale Height 1.7m, Width 550, freezer on top fridge on bottom $170 Ph 0417 251 903 BIRD Cages with mobile stands suit medium size birds, exc cond $60 each, also small cages for budgies etc from $20 ea Ph 9876 2269 LOUNGE Dark Crimson 3 seater Leather with 2 chairs in good cond & good stitching, no rips or tears $300 Ph 0423 768 458 or 9809 2034 DIANE Freis Vintage dresses in lovely summery florals & some are separates before 4.00pm. Ph 9816 2634 JACKSON Cabinet Cana-

dian Beech, can be used as a desk with liftout shelf after 4pm Ph 9816 2634

VACUUM Cleaner 2000W not used much, great value $35 Ph 0425 370 022

TV Tevion old style big back, set top box, DVD player & remote ideal for men’s shed, comes with 15 DVD movies $60 can deliver Ph 0415 953 099

BAG Clutch Furla brand, ideal xmas gift, sky blue colour brand new in packaging worth $200 sell $60 Ph 0438 416 379

SUNRISE Medical walking frame with two wheels.

Purchased $150. Sell for $50. Never used Ph 0412 369 510 BABY Prams 2 to choose from $70 and up Steelcraft can deliver Ph 0415 953 099 AIR Conditioner inverter Panasonic CU-E21 cool 6.3, heat 7.2, as new still in box $1000, antique style mirror $100 ono Ph 9874 8509 EXTERNAL Door second hand timber 2030x870x35 $50, Fairlane dress rims $100, dishwasher above bench $100 Ph 9874 8509

MICROWAVE Oven Abode 700W exc cond, very clean, five temperature settings with timer $5.00 text Ph 0459 718 057 BUDGIES Two beautiful young budgies $15 each Ph 0411 624 870 KITCHEN Tidies foot opener two new separate inside bin, the two for $15 Ph 9804 6396 LOUNGE Room table and light $35 Ph 9807 2150 TROMBONE Stand exc cond sturdy tubular steel spring loaded protective ball cup $20 Ph 0411 020 225

COUCH 2/12 Seater top cond $100 ono, carpet runner 230x65 $25, glass chess set new in box $10, s/steel veg. sieve with extras in box $15, rechargable wine chiller in box $30 ono after 4pm Ph 0407 983 844

TINNY 10Ft Savage Suzuki 5HP motor, oars, seat, tank, anchor very good cond $1500 ono Ph 0407 697 096

FAN Tall great for any room vgc, good value $20 Ph 0425 370 022

WHEELCHAIR Make offer loungeroom and light $30, lawn mower 2 stroke $70 Ph 9807 2120

DOCUMENT and Cd shredder as new, high quality best for office, value $400 sell $45 Ph 0425 370 022 WALL Clocks 2 special and quality items $20 and $35 Ph 0425 370 022 VASE Black crystal 40cm beautiful gift for Christmas, no box $20 Ph 0425 370 022 DOLLS 3 Collectable items, great gift item $10 to $15 each Ph 0425 370 022 WALKING Frame very strong many other uses fold up $20 Ph 0425 370 022

ROYAL Allbert old country Roses 20 pieces set perfect cond $250.00 good christmas present Ph 9816 4135

MICROWAVE, Washing machine, glass top round table and chairs balcony furniture, all items to fit out unit Ph 0424 466 755

Freebies LOUNGES Two brown fabric, 1x2 seater, 1x3 seater clean cond Ph 8677 9766

Garage Sales WEST RYDE - 15 Gaza Road on Saturday 7th December from 7am to 1pm.

All kinds of great stuff for sale.

DUNDAS VALLEY - 25 Tilley Street on Saturday 7th December from 9am to 4pm.

Deceased Estate Items. Old tools, Kitchen items, Crystal, Old wares and much more.

Position Vacant

GARDENER/HANDYMAN General gardening, clipping, weeding & general maintenance. Hunters Hill Area. 6-8 Hrs P/ Wk. Suit energetic retiree.

Phone Sue 9817 5070.

COOK/HOUSEKEEPER Italian speaking. Prepare meals for elderly Italian man in RYDE. 6-8 Hrs P/W. Ph. 0403 852 288

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AIR Mattress new single home quality or camping $20 Ph 0425 370 022

OBITUARIES

Police are urging people in Eastwood and Ryde to secure their homes during the Christmas period.

For more details visit our website: www.weeklytimes.com.au . TWT on-the-spot PHOTO

Parent knocked out in fight over a toy

A FIGHT over a toy led to an alleged assault in Macquarie Park on Thursday night.

Police allege a 38-year-old man was taken to Royal North Shore hospital after suffering head injuries after being assaulted

at a cinema.

It is alleged his child had been playing in a children’s play area when the child of a 31-year-old man from

DEATH NOTICE

Annetts Stephen Allan

Passed away peacefully

29.06.1956 - 01.12.2019 Aged 62 Years

Funeral on Friday 6-12-2019 at 2 pm

27. Celebration of Marie’s life on Thursday 5th December at Northern Suburbs Crematorium in the East Chapel, 199 Delhi Road North Ryde, commencing at 12.30pm.

All SAintS AnglicAn church (hunterS hill)

WINSLOW Gary Cecil - Passed away November 28. Late of Gladesville. Aged 79 years. Celebration of Gary’s life in the South ROGERSON Audrey Joan - Passed away Chapel of Northern Suburbs Memorial November 23. Formerly of Epping and Gardens Crematorium, Delhi Rd North Ryde Branxton.

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ROSSI Marie - Passed away November

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BIDGOOD Betty Lola Agnes (nee Mason) - Passed away November 23. Late of Ryde.

Formerly of Drummoyne. Aged 90 years.

DAVIS Ken - Passed away November 27.

Formerly of Lane Cove.

McALPINE Keith - Passed away November 23. Late of Lane Cove.

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Busby took the child’s toy.

His wife and the 31-year-old man’s wife then become involved in a verbal argument and he intervened.

“A few minutes later the 31-year-old man punched the man to his face,” police said.

“This has caused the man to fall to the ground unconscious.”

He was still unconscious when police arrived and Ambulance Paramedics treated the him at the scene for head injuries before taking him to Royal North Shore hospital for further treatment.

The 31-year-old man was later arrested and taken to Ryde Police Station where he was charged with Assault. ***** A TEENAGE GIRL who was banned from a shopping centre in Macquarie Park was allegedly caught stealing from the same place on Thursday.

Police allege the 16 year old stole items from the shopping centre around 2pm despite being banned for a 12 month period from last September.

It is reported that she stole clothing after removing the security tags.

Plain clothes police recognised the girl and a search of her bag is alleged to have found the stolen clothes as well as a device used for removing the tags.

She was arrested and taken to Ryde Police Station where she was charged with two counts of Shoplifting, Trespass and Armed With Intent To Commit Indictable Offence.

Surry Hills Children’s Court granted her conditional bail to appear again later this week. *** Another alled shoplifter was charged by police on Thursday and banned from the shopping centre in Macquarie Park.

Police allege the 42 year old Baulkham Hills woman was seen by a security guard with a trolley full of stolen items shortly after midday and she was aarrested by police around 1.35pm.

She was escorted back to the store where it is alleged the stolen goods were in excess of $640.

She is due to appear in Burwood Court on December 12 and has been banned from the shopping centre for 12 months.

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North Epping Men

Lane Cove Bowls

Wed Nov 27Club O Sherrard W Fletcher S Palmer d G Giudice B Godsell R Peterson 24/21 T Warner B Swan N Swancott d R Kern J Havron M Havron 27/21 C Watford K Beacom R Gallop d A Macleod K Avis J Fry 21/16 C Thurmer K Douglass d C Sneddon B Wallen 31/12 R Watkins G STace d A Robinson R Phillips 18/12 R Monteith W Daley d J Taylor R Vass 24/11 Sat Nov 30 Club P Delves K Beacom d R Monteith F Neale 26/9 S Slocombe N Oppedisano W Daley d A Robinson G Scott M Havron 19/19 (on ends) W Fletcher M Gardiner d S Garvey N Swancott 27/14 A Macleod O Sherrard B Wallen d B Forrest R Crowne P Dunleavy 32/19 B Gill J Fry R Phillips d J Taylor P Cummins M Hollier 19/15 R Kern J Havron R Vass d C Sneddon R Delves K Douglass 27/9 T Warner R Watkins R Gallop d B Swan D Singleton R Peterson 15/14 Handicap Pairs Rd 1A J Havron M Havron d A Robinson S Slocombe 27/15 G Scott D Dyer d R Stanton B Spaul 16/15 S Mewburn R Phillips d B Gill W Daley R Thorp M Hollier d O Sherrard D Byron 22/13 QF1 R Thorp M Hollier d M Brereton S Colquhoun 34/21

Wed Mixed Pairs G D’Souza P Wade d A Gordon M Gordon 20/14 Social L Kay D Erskine S Creedy d Steve R Aitken B Patterson 36/14 H Fox M Popovic J Lloyd d L Hattersley R Aitken B Piper 24/? D McCall/B Paxton O Hostrup G Moon d B Stacker V Solway M Knight 21/12 Sat Men’s Over 70’s Pairs Semi-Final J Bowring G Screen d L Sturman L Kay 2316 Social R Hebblewhite D Erskine S Cole d R Hebblewhite B Paxton P Wade 24/9 L Hattersley M Terry D Madson d R Aitken K Mulhall G Moon 22/11 K Mulhall B Patterson M Knight d P Zucconi M Popovic S Hobson 30/15

KEN DOUGLASS

DAVID ERSKINE

Putney Tennyson Men

Wed Nov 27 Social P Noone J McConnell D A Bolster D Walker 24/20 A Jarvis K Beatty B Lancett D K Wooden P Dobie R Rees 26/13 J Carrington B Prentice D A Windle L Ager 28/17 B Reynolds E Lam A Long D B Reynolds K Riley J Stanton 29/22 C Dale B Jasprizza K Lake D K Gleeson P Harris P Gray 29/26 Sat Nov 30 Social B Jasprizza I Radovnicovic K Lake D B Reynolds K Riley L Ager 33/11 A Cusac B Lancett B Prentice D C Dale A Windle J Stanton

Bowling Round-up 49/12 P Cormican P Brown D Walker D P Smith E Lam J Cunningham 35/8P Noone K Beatty I Purcell D F Lancett P Harris R Marrins 30/24 M Johnson P Cusac J McConnell D J Elliot R Rees A Heys 26/17

KINGSLEY LAKE

Brush Park Men

Wed Nov 27 Social J Wedderburn A Burgoyne d B Wood B Took 24/8 R Palmer P Roy d G Monk R Preston 23/21 R Hoare D Kensett-Smith d S Merani R Hurley 21/12 B Logan K Lipscombe T Siviour d A Stone D Livesey R French 23/19 J Uren P Murphy d C Carmichael B Goldsworthy 21/16 Thu Nov 28 Social F Woodley J Arkins J Forbes d Vis A Carter J Mazzaferro 22/19 B Hon R MacKenzie A Chan d A Moore E Rayner F Lacey 25/18 T King A Cukon d B Goldsworthy P Roy 23/20 Sat Nov 30 Social J Wedderburn P Sellars A Carter T King d A Moore J Forbes A Stone A Cukon 17/16 N Ward C Carmichael T Siviour d G Monk A Burgoyne G McDonald 29/13 B Took L Pfitzner J Mazzaferro d J Arkins R Milner R Hoare 29/18 E Rayner F Lacey R Palmer d M O’Brien B Wood W Dewhirst 20/15

Death of Gladesville RSL Director Gary Winslow

GLADESVILLE RSL Community Club are mourning the death of their popular long-serving Director Gary Winslow (pictured) at the age of 79. Gregarious Gary, who served as a Director for the past eight years, lost his brave battle with a brain tumour last Thursday at Ashburn House - a day before his 80th birthday. His funeral service will be held today (Wednesday) in the South Chapel at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens Crematorium at 11am. Gary was a much loved and tireless Club official and prominent member of the Gladesville RSL Golf Veterans.

T Slater J Uren P Roy d P Roach R French B Goldsworthy 29/18 J Dixon D Livesey D Kensett-Smith d R McDonell A Beloe N Elder 24/21

GEOFF YOUNG

North Ryde RSL Men

Nov 27 Socials E Sinanian A Hollard M Richardson d B Dyaer J Brennan D Hope 17/11 D Carr G King J French v B Higinbotham T Pisano 17/17 C Costa P Saunders R Culotta d B Arnold B Cain A Benson 20/11 B Gibson G nchley W Coelho d J Glen A Maybury D Fenelon 30/16 30 Nov Socials VSpano P Saunders T Pisano d J Laws W Coelho M Richardso 24/14 N Ferris S Palmer d G King R Reitano 23/12 G Ransay J Glen J French v J Ferguson B Gibson K Ho 19/19 I Pendleton J Morris d A Maybury D Hope 22/10

PETER LAVERY

Denistone Men

Wed Nov 27 Social B Williams D Gelati D Linnert d B White G Hatch S Skinner 23/19 J O’Brien J Fleming K Minners d D Alice M McCrae G Cooke 29/14 G Mitchell B Morton T Gar-

Hunters Hill Men

diner dr A Rawding L Crow and I Christopherson 21/21 J Kennedy A Rozsnyoi L Hansen d B Kennedy D Pocock D Roughly 31/13 C Kennedy T Chan G Carrol d Z Bosnjakovic M Lyall J Mohan 32/14 F Woodly A Marcellino and D Moody d T Stanis B Nicoll F McGarry 22/21 B Milner K Graham d D Lee N Martelli 27/20 Fri Nov 27 Open Pairs R Goggin J Fleming d A Rawding B Nicoll 21/12 J Rae G Cooke d D Lee I Christopherson 20/17 A McShane K Graham d D Pocock J Knight 23/10 Ms M Woods P Turner dr G Ericson M Lyall 16/16 J Kenny K Easther d S Arkins R Johnston 21/17 Sat Nov 30 Social T Stanis A Marcellino N Martelli d L Hall T Gardiner R Johnston 33/11 J Kennedt J Myres C Piddick G Shirley d L Crow E Coleman R Court D Moody 22/18 A Roznyoi G Hatch P Henry d J O’Brien D Pocock J Hiotellis 26/20 P McPhie J Hae J Woods d Z Bosnjokovic D Galati A Moylan 25/21 P Dale R Howell B Morton F McGarry d J Mohan D Douglas J Knight G Carroll 20/16 J Rae J Welsby S Skinner d G Mitchell T Chan L Hansen 22/16

DAVID POCOCK

Thu Nov 28 Social N Snashall K Beattie d V Wahlquist J Blunt, N Blunt G Blunt d J Beale J Lowe Sat Nov 30 President›s Fours: K Uyeda J Stuart P Wallis J Owens d P Chatfield G Gorton J Lowe R Hopwood 20/11 D Hanrahan J Herford P Langwill K Stuart d N Snashall B Carpenter J McDonald P Nightingale 24/11 Social D Tritt R Rose d B Love R Bauer 23/21 G Cooper J Juniper d R Craig I Ross 31/15

JIM JUNIPER

Hunters Hill Women

Minor Singles Championship: L. Stephenson d V. Wahlquist; Social Triples J. Castaldi, V. Elias, L. Cook d J. Beale, C. Campbell, P. Hirst; Social Pairs A. Allum, A. Dale d F. Palmer, G. Blunt.

LYNETTE COOK

Gladesville Women

Tue Nov 26 Trophy Day E Craven M Luckey K Ruser d A Barton J Bryant K Russell Bowler of the day A Barton

KIM RUSSELL

Denistone Women

Christmas bowls party at our club had 54 bowlers

present and about half of the names were legible

MARIE DEWHIRST

North Ryde RSL Women Thu Nov 28 results of the final of Consistency between I Hitchens and L Humphreys in last weeks report was wrong I do apologize to both players, correct score was I .Hitchens 134 L Humphreys 115 Rk 9 B Law J Hope l Humphreys 15 K Moss R Stephens A Alvar 113 Rk 11 R Inchley S Fennell M Burkett C Candrick 15 P Ying J Bax A Richardson S Beram 10 Win Rk 11 R Inchley S Fennell M Burkett C Candrick neither of the J/pots were won Only two more playing days till break up Thu Dec 10 is our Presentation Day and our Christmas lunch Guest speaker if Wendy Bull please see Carmel

by Tu about payment and seating .

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North Epping Women Tue Nov 26 Social G Tucker J Thorp d L Watford P Spaul 22/9 C Avis H Fletcher J Swan d S Farrelly B Trompp M Garrick 18/12 H Stibbs S Caswell V Riley d H Stibbs J Palmer J Havron 25/7

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Proud birthday milestone for centurion Ken

PUTNEY-Tennyson Bowling Club personality Ken Andrews celebrated his 100th birthday with fellow lawn bowlers and friends at a special luncheon in his honour last Friday.

Evergreen Ken - who took up lawn bowls at the age of 92 with Gladesville Sporties - is pictured centre with

event organisers and fellow bowlers Brian Prentice, Jock Cunningham, Andy Heyes, Rick Marrins and Betty Reynolds, Pat Brown and Marian Johnston (not in photo). Ken has experienced an interesting life. Born and raised in Bronte he played rugby for Eastern Suburbs; was an avid surfer and windsurfer;was a Commanding Officer of 75 Squadron RAAF; a pilot in New Guinea during

World War 2 and later served with one of two flying units with 78 Fighter Wing RAAF in Malta. Ken became one of the RAAF’s most experienced instructors and was a horse breaker along with his late wife Iona who also reached 100 years of age. Debonair Ken still snorkels; rides a pushbike; drives his own car and represents Putney-Tennyson in Pennant Bowls. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO

He was a talented rugby league player with Annandale in his heyday in the Balmain Junior League and a member of North Ryde RSL Community Club for the past 36 years. Gary is survived by his two sons Daryl and Stephen, sister Annette Van Acker and long time partner June Cooley. Full tribute later.

STALWARTS Sue Hardacre (left) and Elvy Craven took out the recent Gladesville Womens Bowling Club Unders and Overs competition - winning all three ends.

LAWN bowls stalwart Graham Hatch has achieved a first on the bowling green - winning a title at Denistone Sports Bowling Club with his grandson Sam Hatch-Caccamo. The pair are pictured right after an emphatic 2815 win over rookie lead Geoff Thomas and wily veteran skip Colin Piddick in the Club’s Major/Minor Pairs final.

Young Sam demonstrated his class and composure as skip - complementing the guile shown by his grandfather Graham. Geoff, a six month new bowler, and Colin succumbed to the champion pair after an early charge.

Wednesday 4 December, 2019 THE WEEKLY TIMES 31

Test cap for boom batsman Crawley

By CHRIS KARAS

ZAK CRAWLEY - the Kent batsman who plundered over 700 runs for Sydney Cricket Club in the NSW Premier Cricket first grade competition last summer - has earned his Test spurs with the England cricket team.

The talented 21 year old colt (pictured) was brought into the English side for the Second Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park Hamilton following an injury to wicket keeper-batsman Jos Buttler but could only muster one run on debut.

Crawley, a stylish top order bat, posted 715 runs in 18 appearances for the Tigers during the club’s 2018-2019 finals charge at a healthy average of 65.00 with two centuries.

He was part of Sydney’s First Grade Limited Overs Cup-winning squad and set a Kingsgrove Sports Twenty20 Cup record for the fastest century in the competition - cracking an unbeaten 100 off just 42 balls.

In only his second full season for Kent this year, Crawley scored 820 runs at an average of 34.16 in the County Championship.

Crawley’s stand out performances in domestic cricket earned him a place in the England Lions’ team for the four-day game against an Australia XI back in July.

He was later named in England’s 15-man squad for the current New Zealand tour and went on to score a superb 103 in the Lions’ two-day warm-up fixture against a New Zealand XI in Whangarei.

MEANWHILE Sydney first grade cricket team believe they can extend their winning streak in the NSW Premier Cricket series after restricting Sutherland to a first day tally of 9-299 at Drummoyne Oval last weekend.

The Tigers’ batting unit have produced

Ryde Athletics’ champion Under 18 and Under 14 Boys long jump teams back l to r George Davis, Jett Tall, Sam Galati (absent Rory Davison) and front Patrick Faulkner, Jope Rauqe, Owen Chandler and Angelo Mihos.

State medal haul for promising batch of Ryde junior athletes

RYDE ATHLETICS Club jumpers have covered themselves in glory - bagging a swag of medals at the recent Athletics NSW State Relay Championships at Campbelltown Athletic Centre. consistent performances this summer led by top order mainstays Justin Mosca, Matthew Rodgers, Suffan Hassan, Ryan Felsch, Beau McClintock, Dan Smith and Middlesex recruit Nick Gubbins and will collectively look for big scores this Saturday.

Gritty half centuries

by Tom Doyle (71 runs off 110 balls) and an unbeaten 78 off 144 balls by number eight Dan Fallins helped shape the Sutherland innings, supported by Aiden Bariol (45).

The Sharks were tottering at 6-144 before Fallins and Bariol added 86 runs for the seventh wicket.

Pace warriors Nic Bills (2-63 off 25 overs) and Alex Glendenning (2-41 off 17 overs) were the pick of the Tigers’ attack.

SECONDS: Sydney 264 (Marlon Rodrigo 86, Ryan Corns 78, Tom Mullen 28, Daniel Jacob 23, Tristen

McDonald 15, Andrew Ritchie 3-53, Jayden Brown 2-45, Steve Milliken 2-53, Pushpin Singh 2-76) v Sutherland 1-37 (Cameron Holmes 1-17).

THIRDS: Sydney 195 (Will Smale 59, Ollie Meroni 58, Michael Ho 20, Luke Huard 18, Ben Pierce 4-43, Tyson Gilbert 2-34) v Sutherland 1-30.

FOURTHS: Sydney 5-180 (Nathan Breen 47no, Sam Shaikh 37, Max Zanni 33, Anay Baruah 31no, Laurie Prittipaul 15, Will Straker 3-28, Kieran Weatherall 1-22, Richard Nolan 1-31) v Sutherland.

FIFTHS: Sydney 121 (Ethan Richards 21, Vansh Bhatia 18, Antonio Christy 15, Louis Manenti 15, Natesh Yoganand 11no, Tavish Humphreys-Jones 5-26, Ronak Bedi 3-29, Zac Franken 1-13, Zac Philipson 1-14) v Sutherland 5-36 (Jackson Turner 15no, E Richards 3-15, Damian Rapisarda 1-16).

— first featuring for the NSW Under 18s and the Australian Schoolboys in 2014 before being selected in the National Youth Competition Team of the Year in 2016.

The 23-year-old has since played 43 first-grade games for the Dragons across four years and enters the 2020 campaign off the back of a strong season that saw him post career highs in games, linebreaks, offloads, tackles and running metres.

Coach Maguire said he was looking forward to working with Leilua and seeing his career further develop at the club.

“I’m very pleased we’ve been able to secure a player with Luciano’s tal-

ent and potential for the future,” Maguire said.

“He offers another dimension to our forward pack and gives us an added edge with his ballplaying and creativity.

“With more experience and time, I can see Luciano developing into a really strong player for this club and we’re all excited to see him take those next steps in his career here.”

Having represented Samoa during their strong World Rugby League Nines campaign and Oceania Cup Test match against Fiji last month, Leilua will return for the Tigers’ pre-season training alongside the club’s other senior players on Monday December 2.

The promising Ryde contingent showed their depth of talent when every long jump and high jump team won a medal each time they competed.

Coming home as gold medallists and State title holders were Ryde’s Under 14s 4 x Long Jump team that comprised Jope Rauqe, Patrick Faulkner, Owen Chandler and Angelo Mihos - all managing personal best jumps in the competition.

What was more extraordinary was that this was the first time that any of the boys had competed at an Athletics NSW event.

Ryde’s experienced Under 18 Boys 4 x long jump team of Jett Tall, Sam Galati, George Davis and Rory Davison also achieved personal best jumps to claim the bronze

medal .

It was a good omen for Rory who is off to the Australian All Schools Championships in Perth where he’ll compete in the Under 16 Triple Jump.

Ryde’s Under 18 Girls 4 x long jump team had an average age of just 14 but that didn’t stop the girls collecting bronze in a very talented field with both Aliana Moala and Sophie Kavanagh leaping to 30cm personal best jumps.

Adria McAndrew and Mia Marshall rounded out the Under 18 team with both also competing in the Under 14s 4 x long jump with Krishani Coffin and Georgia Phillips to bring home Ryde’s third long jump bronze of the weekend.

In high jump Ryde’s Under 18 boys team picked up the silver medal with Brendan Mannasz lead-

ing the way with a big personal best jump of 1.75m.

He was joined by brother Aidan, George Davis and Rory Davison.

The Under 18 girls 4 x high jump were also impressive taking home the bronze medal with former Ryde Sports Foundation Encouragement Award winner Alyssa Lowe finishing overall second in the competition.

Alyssa’s fellow jumpers were Georgia Arcus, Sophie Kavanagh, and 12 year old whiz Jessica Johnston.

Jessica grabbed the chance to prove her other field strength in the U14s 4x shot put when she teamed up with Krishani Coffin, Aliana Moala and Amelia Boccabella to bring home another bronze for Ryde.

Out on the track Ryde’s middle distance female

runners had a solid carnival with Georgia Arcus, Lily Tomlinson, Claudia Wilson and Arabella Price clinching the State title in the Under 20s 4 x 1500m.

Arcus, Price and Wilson then teamed up with Amelie Sun the following morning to snare silver in the Under 20s 4 x 800m.

In the Sprint Relays it was Ryde’s Under 14 Girls who shone again - bringing home silver in both the Under 14s 4 x 100m and U/14s 4 x 200m competitions.

In both events the team featured Ruby Worrell, Mia Marshall, Krishani Coffin and Aliana Moala.

The emerging Moala stamped herself an exciting prospect by picking up two silver and three bronze medals and displaying outstanding ability in jumps, throws and sprints.

Leilua links with Tigers WESTS TIGERS have boosted their stocks by securing the services of talented St George-Illawarra utility forward Luciano Leilua for the next three seasons.

The Samoan international will link with the Tigers immediately after being granted a release by the Dragons and shapes as a valuable acquisition to Head Coach Michael Maguire’s playing roster.

Leilua has developed into a quality forward since making his first-grade debut for the Dragons three seasons ago.

He starred at junior level

Sports Awards for Abby and Angus

HOCKEYROOS Development Squad striker Abby Wilson and Ryde Eastwood rugby league forward warrior Angus McElroy received their 2019-2020 TWT Club Six/Ryde Sports Foundation Sports Star of the Month awards last Friday night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. They are pictured with Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club directors Dennis Petkovich, Malcolm Chapple, John O’Brien, North Ryde RSL Community Club president Jim Morris, Gladesville Sporties Club Vice President Tracey Mitchell and Ryde Sports Foundation chairman Jim Hull OAM. Wilson will line up for the Australian Women’s U/21 hockey team in an international tri series against India and New Zealand this week in Canberra while talented lock Angus spearheaded the Hawks’ maiden NSWRL Sydney Shield premiership triumph in September. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.

Ryde-Eastwood Club Honours Chris McCarthy

32 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 4 December, 2019

Life Membership for Long Serving GM By the one eyed Tiger

Chris McCarthy was honoured with Life Membership of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club at the Club’s Annual General Meeting last Thursday night.

Chris had served as General Manager for 24 years and was recognised as being instrumental in the growth and success of the club.

Former long serving General Manager Chris McCarthy received Life Membership of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club last Thursday night. He is pictured centre with current CEO Carl Pozzato and Board of Directors, l to r, Paul Moujalli, Alan Douglas, Malcolm Chapple, President Jim McClymont presenting Chris with his Life Membership badge, Dennis Petkovich and John O’Brien. TWT on the spot PHOTO. Club President Jim McClymont said Chris always went above and beyond in his efforts to ensure the ongoing success and history of the club.

He said: “Chris built a strong relationship not only with the Board, management and staff but with many club members and community partners to ensure that Ryde-Eastwood has always been a val-

ued community supporter and member.

“Even after retiring from Ryde-Eastwood Chris spent tireless hours ensuring the club’s history was captured and preserved in our memorabilia for all to enjoy”.

All will join in wishing Chris and his lovely child bride Linda and children Michael, David, Nicholas and Kate a long, healthy and

happy active retirement.

Now Chris you can

enjoy going to watch the Tigers win a premiership. See ya there.

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