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NSW Health has declared City of Ryde including Eastwood is coronavirus free and citizens can shop with confidence. Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale and Deputy Mayor Simon Zhou joined with Eastwood Chamber of Commerce president Vic Tagg and locals in encouraging shoppers to return to Eastwood. Ryde Council has discussed in emergency meetings how to assist local businesses who have suffered severe losses due to the virus scare. SEE DETAILS INSIDE PAGE 12. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.
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INSIDE This Week: Cathie’s Column...............................4 Letters to Editor................................6 Valentine’s Day..................................7 SENIORS FESTIVAL.................... 8-10 Schools feature...............................11 Ryde City Council.....................12, 13 North Ryde RSL Club................14,15 Clubs & Sport............................ 26-28
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LUNAR NEW YEAR celebrations in Eastwood have taken a back seat because of the coronavavirus scare that has swept across the country and internationally. It’s a case of discretion is the better part of valour and we can just hope that we can look forward to better days ahead. Meanwhile Seniors can enjoy celebrations. See special features inside.
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Les Miserables at Riverside
New Dementia Cafė at Ryde’s Royal Rehab
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Brenton Bell playing Marius with other cast members. A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg based on a novel by Victor Hugo. “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” Two TWT readers can win double passes to the Wednesday 19th February 7.30pm performance of Les Miserables at the Riverside Theatre. Be transported to nineteenth century France as the team behind hit productions of Mamma Mia!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Shrek, Wicked, Legally Blonde and The Phantom of the Opera bring one of the world’s most iconic musicals – the multi-award-winning classic, Les Mis,rables to the stage this February. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel and set amidst the political upheaval of a developing France Les Mis,rables is a poignant, emotional story that follows ex-convict Jean Valjean’s lifelong struggle for redemption after being imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. Once released he remains an
outcast of society and in a stroke of desperation breaks his parole to gain his freedom. Police inspector Javert vows to hunt him down and bring Valjean to justice. The cast, led by Robert McDougall as Javert and Daniel Belle as Jean Valjean are accompanied by a heart-wrenching score, including some of the most well-known musical theatre hits such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home and One Day More. Les Mis,rablesis a must-see classic that will stay with you for years to come Packemin Productions prides itself on bringing some of musical theatre’s most popular shows to Parramatta and doing them in grand style. Their seasons of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Oliver, The Wizard of Oz,
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Hairspray, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Miss Saigon, Shrek the Musical, Legally Blonde, Jesus Christ Superstar and most recently Mamma Mia! have wowed audiences with huge sets and large, highly skilled casts, creative and technical teams. Performances are14th February - 29th February 2020 and tickets are $30$65 on sale now from Riverside Theatre Parramatta. https://riversideparramatta. com.au/show/les-miserables-2020/ To win go to our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the Win with TWT tab and fill out our entry form; or write your name address and phone number on the back of an enevelope and send to TWT Les Miserables, PO Box 123, Ryde 1680. Winners to be notified.
Art Demonstration
Friends Art Group Inc. will meet at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club on Friday 14th February from 10.15am to 12pm when well known artist Taryn Malzard will give a demonstration in Pastels, titled ‘The Underworld’ featuring the lush landscape from hidden places in the Blue Mountains. All welcome. Visitors pay just $5.00.The Group meets on the second Friday each month for an Art Demonstration. New members most welcome. Enquiries: Priyani 9808 1125 or Ria 9874 5297.
Support for anxiety
Ryde Anxiety Support Group meet on the fourth Tuesday each month at Club Ryde X, 724 Victoria Road, Ryde at 6pm. Group provides support for people with panic attacks, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder and is suitable for people over 18 years of age. Families
You are invited to take them along to the new Dementia Cafe being conducted at the Royal Rehab Morrison Road Ryde on Tuesday mornings from 10am. The Dementia Cafe is a great environment for carers and their loved ones to meet people in similar circumstances. This socialising helps to decrease isolation which affects many people with dementia. The Dementia Cafe, is a wonderful caring initiative and project of the good folk from Ryde Rotary Club. Please contact Debbie on 0449 546 771 for details or email rydecafe@gmail.com See page 18 for more information. and friends welcome. Inquiries Rachel 1300 794 992.
JP services in Carlingford Court
Justice of the Peace services are available at Carlingford Court on Tuesdays between 11am and 1pm and on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm. Enquiries Pat 0412 089 219.
National Seniors Australia – Macquarie Branch
Are you recently retired, or new to the district and looking for something to do, somewhere to meet people, make new friends and have interesting outings? The Macquarie Branch of National Seniors Australia meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, Ryedale Road, West Ryde. The guest speaker at our meeting on 19th February is Wendy Bull who will talk about the interesting stories of “A Marriage Celebrant’s Life”. Macquarie offers the opportunity for Seniors to meet and enjoy the company of people of a similar age group. Guest speakers are popular and outings to interesting places and venues provide members with good company and a social programme which covers diverse outings to suit all age ranges. An active walking group also offers interesting walks. New members are always welcome. For more information: Carolyn 9874 7129 or 0409 719 813
Clermont Aged Care volunteers
Clermont Aged Care at 8-14 Clermont Avenue Ryde are seeking volunteers. If you have some spare time during the week and are looking for
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a rewarding, worthwhile and satisfying role within the community then contact the Aged Care facility to join their Volunteers team. You’ll receive training, orientation and become involved in assisting Clermont’s Leisure and Lifestyle Department in providing activities for the residents. If you are interested, contact Clermont’s Leisure & Lifestyle Department on 9809 1416.
Your Chamber of Commerce Meets EPPING: Chamber enquiries President Tony Hackett 98698900; 0418 413 226 or secretary Betty Ockerlander 8876-5888. EASTWOOD: Meet second Monday each month. Next meeting February 10. Enquiries president Vic Tagg 0412 369 510 or secretary Steve Colquhoun 9874-0221. GLADESVILLE: Enquiries President Max McFarlane email: max. mcfarlane@skywardfinancial.com WEST RYDE: Enquiries President Nora Etmekdjian 0417 699 955. DRUMMOYNE: Meet first Wednesday each month. Next meeting February 5. Enquiries Secretary Alex Elliott 0438 774 323 or Vice President Paul Harcombe 0438 089 900. RIVERSIDE BUSINESS CHAMBER: Enquiries Helen Crouch or Mark Kimber 99528498 or RiversideChamber.com.au
Lavina Catherine Mendosa of Marsfield provides background about herself, her family and her recently launched Indian cookbook... I come from South Kanara, India and I have been residing in Sydney with my husband and son for over 30 years. I am the grandniece of Isidore John Coelho (1878-1968) who was the author of the famous legendary Mangalore cookery tome of the 1930s still in print - “The Chef” (Konkani version ‘Randhpi’). I was taught to cook the traditional way by my mother and grandmother. Most Mangalureans love homemade fish curries and my mother taught me how make a masala blend for a good fish curry and later on how to combine spices to prepare an array of curries. After coming to Australia, I also learnt to bake, grill and roast using Indian ingredients. My cookbook is a practical compilation of all these recipes with a variety catering to the international palate. Recipes are divided into starters, snacks and soups to main meals that cater for meat ,fish and vegetarians lovers. There are recipes for rice, breads, salads, chutneys, pickles, desserts and even a section for spice powders. Each recipe has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results every time. It is my dream that you will enjoy cooking and eating these delicious recipes and that these dishes will create connections within families and between people. For enquiries about “Deliciously Indian” or to purchase a copy of this beautiful cookbook, please head to my website www.deliciouslyindian.net or www.deliciouslyindian. com.au. The book is also available on Amazon Global. Lavina Catherine Mendonsa
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Community leaders join ‘Eastwood is Open for Business’ campaign
Community leaders join ‘Eastwood is Open for Business’ campaign
Local MPs John Alexander and Victor Dominello have joined the “Eastwood is Open for Business” campaign by putting their mouths where their words are and supporting local eateries this week. JA and Victor hosted a lunch at Fei Wang’s Taste of Chongqing restaurant in Rowe Street pictured with some local dignatories including Ryde Councillors Sarkis Yedelian and Trenton Brown. John Alexander said: “Eastwood has always been a dynamic part of our community and we’re encouraging everybody to get out and shop locally. I look forward to Eastwood getting its vibrancy back”. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.
JB’s World HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to all young lovers and those who can remember on Friday February 14 when Club Eastwood is inviting members and guests to “come with your chosen Valentine and they will receive a glass of champagne and a sweat”. Don’t know when they get the sweat up, before or after? *** AMAL KHALIL of Amal’s Discount Chemist fame West Ryde heads This Week’s Birthday Honours List celebrating tomorrow with pharmacist son and heir Dany, his wife Sandra and grandsons and loves of her life Isaac Hakim and Ramsey George. Wilson Fu of Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club fame celebrates today while Chris Karas our former TWT sports editor celebrates his daughter Gwennies’ tenth birthday tomorrow. Margaret Greig aso celebrates tomorrow while Simon Harrop parties on Friday. Ru Zhou our 1987 TWT Granny Smith Festival Queen turns 33 on Saturday while Eliza Frazer our 2009 TWT Granny Smith Festival Queen Grand Finalist turns 31. Hazel Myers our former West Ryde Chamber of Commerce “Angel” and original Granny Smith Festival apple mascot
celebrates 76 at Dr John Knight’s Vimiera Village at Eastwood on Sunday. *** Also celebrating Sunday is Andreas Zollmann formerly of Epping and Beecroft and now St Hubert’s Island with his better half the delightful Ingeborg. Phil Haldeman who was one of the original Good Guys on Radio 2SM when it ruled the airwaves Commerce and found- Forget-me-not charity and served as an Alderman ing chairman of East- queen celebrates Tuesday. on Hunters Hill Coun- wood’s now famous Lizzie Graham daughter cil when we called him Granny Smith Festival of former Ryde Mayor Alderman Haldeman committee and 2000 Mrs Peter Graham OAM and the Mayor of Woolwich celebrates on Monday. Johannes Eichmeyer son and heir of our Ulrike Eichmeyer Booth will celebrate in Vienna with his bride Jana from the Czech Republic with family and friends Monday. Johannes also dined with his Mum a couple of days Why is sugar so bad for you? ago in Vienna.
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the late Bessie Graham faces 37 candles on her birthday cake on Tuesday same day as Trevor Maxted elder son of Eva and the later Frank Maxted of North Ryde and brother of Ian who is married to JB’s niece Gorgeous Georgina Gilkes Maxted of Beecroft. Elaine and Les Duncan of Ryde Road Gladesville
celebrate 65 years wedded bliss on Wednesday while Josephine Fahey celebrates 81 happy years at Dalton Gardens. Margaret Cooper better half of Peter Cooper celebrates next Thursday same day as Ian Maxted of Beecroft younger son of Eva and the late Frank Maxted of North Ryde and father of Michael,
Rebecca and Hayley and hubby of Gina. Happy daze all. *** BUMPER STICKER: A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. *** Keep Smiling! -JOHN F BOOTH
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Letters to the Editor Pedestrian safety on overpass Dear Sir,
Congratulation to TWT and Hunters Hill Council for the new safe footpath for Hunters Hill School students accessing the overpass. However, there is still significant risk to all pedestrians using the very busy overpass, because there are no vehicle barriers along the footpath of the overpass itself. This is a real danger as demonstrated by an accident two weeks ago where a vehicle mounted the footpath and crashed into the barrier which prevented it from plunging 10m metres or so, onto Burns Bay Road. The impact is still visible as it badly dented the barrier which now has hazard tape on it pending its repair. Fortunately there appears to have been no pedestrian in its path, otherwise they would have been squashed between the vehicle and the barrier with possible fatal consequences. I have witnessed other accidents as drivers run red lights to pass though this highly congested overpass. Could the TWT please continue their very effective campaign on pedestrian safety and get some pedestrian protection barriers on the overpass?
BARRY BUFFIER AM Hunters Hill
A rare service Industry gem Dear Sir,
Several years ago we had a long curtain on a sliding track installed. Due to the slides jamming badly we contacted the original company that installed it requesting it be rectified. Their representative called and suggested total replacement was required
and a quote would arrive. A friend recommended “Burra Blinds” of Gladesville (phone 0401 805 534) and what a difference. Cameron introduced himself at the door and quickly solved the problem with a silicon spray then refused to accept payment for such a small effort. He also corrected the lock on the side gate. He is a rare gem in this service industry. STANLEY ALAN COOPER East Ryde
Global warming beats cooling Dear Sir,
Climate change was previously known as “global warming” until global warming stopped. It was cheap and reliable energy which gave us our wonderful lifestyle, and expensive and unreliable wind and solar energy will impoverish and kill too many of us. It is an indisputable fact that most excess deaths occur in winter and this will increase as the poor and elderly won’t be able to afford to heat themselves and more will succumb to respiratory illness. This will become a major issue when GLOBAL COOLING takes hold in coming years. There have been a huge number of peer reviewed scientific papers in recent years which have concluded this as most likely given that the sun is now entering a period of quietness that corresponds to the period more than 200 years ago in which the world experienced the “little ice age”. For details of these papers please see bit. ly/385X0Kb. FRANK BRUS Abbotsford
LETTERS Welcome
TWT welcomes letters from our readers. Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde 1680 or email: contactus@weekly times.com.au
Ryde Education Renaissance Dear Sir,
Smalls Road Public School, colloquially dubbed the “Colosseum of Learning” or “the donut” has now opened to 60 students. This site of the old Ryde High School that should never have been shut down has finally been reopened after 34 years as a much needed primary school for our area. Smalls Road Public School highlights the work of Victor Dominello and the State Government in converting Ryde into the “education powerhouse of NSW” and builds on his promises from last year’s State election victory. The Ryde Renaissance has only just begun, there’s so much more to do. Next up is the Meadowbank Education Precinct, the Macquarie Park education precinct and so much more. The Ryde Renaissance has well and truly begun. TIMOTHY PINZONE Eastwood
Beer tax sting cuts deeper Dear Sir,
Having a beer with mates. Life doesn’t get much better or more basic. So why is it so expensive? The answer is simple... Tax. A new report by economist and Emeritus Professor Kym Anderson AC from the University of Adelaide, commission by the Brewers Association of Australia, compares Australian beer tax with OECD and EU countries. Of the world’s advanced in-
dustrial countries, Australians pay the fourth highest beer tax. From Monday February 3 2020 it went up, again, thanks to an automatic CPI increase that slugs beer drinkers every February and August. Today Australians now pay $2.26 per litre of alcohol. Looking at countries we typically compare ourselves with, Aussies pay many, many times more in beer tax. In Australian dollar terms, we are paying: 17-times more than Germany ($0.13), 15-times more than Spain ($0.15), 7-times more than the US ($0.31), 6-times more than Canada ($0.35), more than 4-times that of France ($0.50), and approaching double that of New Zealand ($1.26). It’s getting to the point that having a beer with your mates is beyond the reach of ordinary Australians. By far the biggest cost in the price of a typical Australian beer is tax. It’s not the ingredients, production costs, advertising, transport or even retail overheads and profits... it’s Australian Government tax. A massive 42 percent of the retail price on a carton of beer, is tax. Of the $52.00 retail price for a typical carton of beer at 4.9 percent alcohol, $21.84 goes to the taxman. Now it’s gone up again. Most Aussies simply are not aware they are being hit so hard, or so often, with beer tax. Beer tax has been going up every six months for the last 35 years. This latest slug is the 71st consecutive hike. Beer tax is now out of control. Simply freezing the six-monthly CPI increases will only lock-in the unreasonably high tax Australians are already paying. The rate of beer tax needs to be addressed if punters are to get genuine relief. BRETT HEFFERNAN CEO, Brewers Association of Australia
Hunters Hill Guest Column How extraordinary women inspire girls to pursue a dream in science GLADESVILLE’S John Croucher writes about the contribution women have made and continue to make, to science .. With International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2020 taking place on February 11, it is timely to recognise the extraordinary achievements of women in a wide range of scientific disciplines. It is a glimpse into women’s lives that is indeed inspirational for girls considering a career in science. There are common themes across the lives of these women - often an early passion for the subject that became their life’s work, and an abiding curiosity. This hunger to learn, and to solve problems, was essential for scientific pursuit, which requires patience, observation and application, the essence of empirical work, often repeated many, many times to test sometimes fragile, and bold, hypotheses. For every one of the women, we see a story of incredible, persistent, even stubborn, determination and courage. The example of Italian chemist Agnes Pockels, born in 1862 in Venice, is illustrative. Agnes had a passionate interest in natural science, especially physics, but in her day, women were not allowed to enter universities.
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with John Croucher Her younger brother was, and he passed on what he could, giving access to his textbooks. Through curiosity and application, Agnes measured the surface tension of water by devising an apparatus known as the ‘slide trough’, a key instrument in the emerging discipline of ‘surface science’. Consider also the story of Austrian physicist, Lise Meitner. With the chemist Otto Hahn, she discovered several new isotopes and, in 1918, while studying radioactivity, they discovered the element ‘protactinium’. In 1926, Lise became the first woman in Germany to assume a post of full professor in physics, at the University of Berlin, where British astronomer Caroline Herschell, born in 1750, was credited with discoveries of eight comets and locating a number of new nebulae and star clusters. German astronomer Maria Kirch was not so lucky. On 21 April 1702, Maria discovered the so-called ‘Comet of 1702’, but her husband took the credit for it. It was not until 1710, the year that he died, that he finally admitted the
truth, and Maria was then deemed to be the first woman to have discovered a comet. United States geologist Florence Bascom spoke of the motivating force in scientific inquiry, that is seen in the stories of many scientific women, ‘The fascination of any search after truth lies not in the attainment … but in the pursuit, where all the powers of the mind are absorbed in the task. One feels oneself in contact with something that is infinite and one finds a joy that is beyond expression in ‘sounding the abyss of science’ and the secrets of the infinite mind.’ The recently released book Woman of Science: 100 inspirational lives (Amberley Publishing, UK) outlines the wonderful stories of one hundred such women, spanning five centuries. And for each woman included the cameo is but a short snippet of a rich, lived life, chasing a hunger from their youth in pursuit of answers. This volume is an example of, and an inspiration for, the thousands upon thousands of women in science yet to have their stories shared.
Hunters Hill ratepayers urged to have a say about new marina development HUNTERS HILL ratepayers are being urged to have their say about a new development application for the Gladesville Bridge Marina.
Council staff have identified several issues of concern about the proposed development which seeks approval for alterations and additions to the Marina berth layout to provide overall storage of 130 vessels, with 15 swing moorings and 115 floating berths. It also proposes the removal of 29 swing moorings, the retention of 15 swing moorings and the construction of 65 new floating berths which will increase the total number of berths from 50 to 115 Other concerns include the cessation of slipway activities, the demolition of slipway rails and a demolition of the internal office mezzanine structure within the slipway area. Many Drummoyne resi-
dents are opposed to the proposed creation of eight new valet car parking spaces, which they claim will add more traffic on local roads. Hunters Hill Clr Ross Williams has been an outspoken opponent of the Marina proposal and fears the aim on the development application is to bring more, larger boats. He wants Hunters Hill ratepayers to oppose it. “This is going to be intrusive, much bigger than the existing marina bringing in much bigger vessels into a very narrow waterway,” he told The Weekly Times. “This means it is likely to have an impact of ferries and other boats, particularly the proposed removal of the slipway fa-
cilities.” He said that although the proposed development is in the City of Canada Bay, Hunters Hill residents will be worse off for it. “This is not just an issue for people living in Drummoyne because it will impact on the vista from Hunters Hill and Woolwich, so Hunters Hill residents have every right to have their opinions about this heard. “In fact it should be an issue of concern to everyone who cares about Sydney Harbour and this (gateway) to the Parramatta River. “This is not in the public interest, it is in the sole interest of the developer.” The proposal has been listed as a ‘Designated Development’ and a ‘In-
tegrated Development’ under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 which means the consent authority for the Development Application will be the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel. The application is on exhibition at the City of Canada Bay Council until the February 28 with all material available on City of Canada Bay Council’s website - www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au . Hunters Hill residents can have a say by contacting either Hunters Hill Council or the City of Canada Bay Council. Stuart Ardlie from Canada Bay Council’s Statutory Planning Services team can be contacted on 9911 6457 to assist with submissions.
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SENIORS HUNTER'S HILL COUNCIL Stryder Day Out: Glenorie Home Pick ups from 8:30am Swane’s Nursery, followed by Lunch at Glenorie RSL. Cost: Bus $15 Lunch Menu range $15-$25 Bookings Essential: Robyn 9816 5000 or email info@stryder.org.au
U3A Stephen Hawking - his Life, Legacy and Physics CA Fairland Hall, 10:30-12:30pm
The world has lost an inspiring scientist with a controversial private life, he illuminated the origins of the universe and shone at communicating this to the world, Speaker Ian R Bryce. All visitors welcome, morning tea provided, come and meet new like-minded people. Cost: Gold coin donation Bookings: Judy Harris 0447 194 510 or JudyHarris2@bigpond.com
Tech Savvy Seniors in Cantonese
Ryde Library 17 and 23 Feb 10:30-11:30am Five sessions covering basic computer, internet, email and online shopping & banking use (presented in Cantonese). Bookings Essential: see staff or contact 9952 8352
Musical PerformanceAn evening with Domenico Ryde Library 6:30-7:30pm Enjoy an evening of music as Domenico Sepe and special guests take you on a musical journey through Jazz, Latin American, Neapolitan music and everything in between. Bookings Essential: Cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au or 9952 8352
Zumba Gold Dance Class All Saints Church Hall, 2 Ambrose St Hunters Hill 10-11am Zumba Gold is a low impact Dance Class for the Active Older Adult and those wanting to raise their fitness levels by improving their lung function, balance and socialising afterwards for coffee with a friendly and engaging group of people. FREE taster on either 17 or 19. Bookings: Ring Rosalie on 0409 128 632
Come & Try Easy Pace Class Uniting Church Hall 93a Pittwater Rd Boronia Park 10-11am Also 21st Feb This class is for those new to exercise or are wanting to get back into it. Join us for this workout to help bring fitness back into your body. Wear loose comfortable clothing and closed exercise shoes, bring water for drinking. Cost: FREE Bookings Essential: Phone June on 8877 5304
Celebrating the Urban Bush
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Hunters Hill Town Hall 10-12pm
Hunters Hill Croquet Club 2 Matthew St 9:40am on 18th or 20th February
Line Dancing Extravaganza supported by a live Bush Band. Free morning tea and free native seedling. Cost: Free Bookings Essential: Sydney Community Services 9427 6225
One class free to new students of Tai Chi & Qigong for Health and Relaxation. Bookings: Jacque Alway 98162103, 0409575354, jpalway@gmail.com o r just turn up before 9.40am.
Men’s Movement Class Scout Hall 225 Coxs Rd North Ryde 8:45-9:45am Taught by male instructor. Circuit style classes with weights challenge your fitness strength and balance. Meet new mates. Wear loose comfortable clothing and closed exercise shoes, bring water for drinking. Cost: FREE Bookings Essential: Phone June on 8877 5304
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FESTIVAL LOVES T O C E L E B R A T E Love Living Your Life Seniors Hub Open Day 42 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill 11:30-12:00 Would you like to see what a Senior's Respite Day Centre looks like? Come and join us for a chat with other seniors, staff and volunteers. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea and participate in our wellness activities. Cost: Free. Bookings: 8598 7053
Authors Platform: Peter Grose, Ten Rogues Ryde Library 6:30-7:30pm Join bestselling author Peter Grose and discover the incredible true story of a small band of convicts who managed to escape the living hell of the Tasmanian penal colony of Sarah Island, by stealing a leaky and untested brig they had helped build. Bookings Essential: Cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au or 9952 8352
Happy Hens Morning Tea Henley Community Centre Bowling Green 2 Crown St 9:30-11:30am The Happy Hens are very pleased to be able to offer a morning tea in the garden, with singing by Riverside Preschool students. The Hens will provide tea/coffee and some yummy baked goods. Cost: Gold coin donation towards the garden would be wonderful.
University of Third Age ET - Where are You
CA Fairland Hall 14 Church St Hunters Hill 10:30-12:30pm
The possibilities for life existing outside earth and our attempts to discover or make contact with them. All visitors welcome, morning tea provided, come and meet some new like-minded people. Cost: Gold coin donation Bookings: Judy Harris 0447 194 510 or JudyHarris2@bigpond.com
History of Family Names: What’s In Your Name? Ryde Library 10:30-11:30am Join us for this month’s Tea and Talk and discover the amazing origins of different family names
Strength and Balance Class for Older Women Gladesville Rd Community Centre 9:4512:00pm
Join in a tailored strength and balance class to explore a gentle way of challenging your body and brain. Our classes aim to keep the ladies strong and as active as possible. A leading exercise physiologist expertly runs the class. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Cost: Free, Bookings Essential: 8598 7053
Hunter's Hill Council is proud to participate and support events and programs as part of Seniors Festival 2020, an initiative of the NSW Government. We are grateful to our Seniors Festival 2020 partners, Sydney Community Services and Weekly Times. For more information on Seniors Festival, please visit huntershill.nsw.gov.au.
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SENIORS WEEK 2020 We love to celebrate our senior citizens..
Australia’s largest seniors’ festival is coming to The Weekly Times Territory this month.
Called ‘Love to Celebrate’, the 2020 NSW Seniors Festival will deliver hundreds of free and heavily discounted events, workshops, and performances for seniors which feature more than a dozen events in Hunters Hill. “With the diverse range of experiences on offer, seniors are set to be inspired to be active, socialise, and share their skills and wisdom, all while connecting with our community,” Hunters Hill Mayor Mark Bennet said. Hunter’s Hill Council and Sydney Community Services are partnering some events and one of the festival highlights will be a Celebrating the Urban Bush festival to be held at Hunters Hill Town Hall on Tuesday, February 18. Every guest will receive a free native seedling and guests can RSVP by phoning 9427 6425. At the Henley Community Centre Bowling Green, members of social enterprise group The Happy Hens are serving morning tea in the garden, with singing by Riverside Preschool students. This event will be held from 9.30am to 11.30am on Friday February 21, for the cost of a gold coin donation, in support of the on-site comunity garden.
Healthy activities in Hunters Hill
Hunters Hill seniors will be encouraged to get active to promote better health, as part of NSW Seniors Festival celebrations. The NSW Seniors Festival is presented by the NSW Government and runs from Wednesday February 12th to Sunday February 23rd. Among the more than a dozen activities planned in Hunters Hill are many that encourage older residents of the local government area to exercise. A Hunter’s Hill Council Community Profile shows that about 10 per cent of the municipality’s residents are seniors (aged 70 to 84), compared with about seven per cent for Greater Sydney. About 11 per cent of the Hunters Hill population is
aged 60 to 69, while the elderly (aged 85 and over) make up about five per cent. Staying physically active is the single most important thing you can do to stay fit and independent as you get older, according to NSW Health initiative Active and Healthy. Seniors Festival activities in Hunters Hill encouraging exercise include Zumba dance classes at All Saints Church Hall from February 17 to February 19 and “come and try” gentle exercise classes at the Uniting Church Hall in Boronia Park to be held from February 18
until February 21. Tai Chi classes to promote health and relaxation will be held at Hunters Hill Croquet Club from February 18 to February 20. The Croquet Club will also host a come and try the game day on Saturday February 22. At Gladesville Road Community Centre on Tuesday, February 25, older women will be encouraged to challenge their body and brain in a strength and balance class. Exercises of the mind will also be explored in University of the Third Age events at
CA Fairland Hall, with subjects focusing on Stephen Hawking on Monday February 17 and the possibilities for life existing outside earth on February 24. A Seniors Hub Open Day will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at 42 Gladesville Road will give community members an opportunity to see what a Seniors Respite Day Centre looks like, as well as a chance to participate in wellness activities. The NSW Government encourages seniors to take part in Seniors Festival Activities.
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Celebrating our Schools Holy Cross College has a future vision “Education is not the filling of a bucket but the lighting of a fire” W.B Yeats.
Education has changed a lot since W.B Yeats wrote those famous words,” Holy Cross College Principal Phillip Stewart explains. Mr Stewart is a science teacher from a Jesuit background and has toured China and other international destinations to research future schooling. He said it is a fact most education in schools today prepares students for jobs that will not exist when they reach their parent’s age. He said 2019 proved to be the catalyst to inspire and to light the fires. “Last year saw Holy Cross achieve some momentous results in the HSC. Holy Cross excelled in Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Applied Science, PDHPE, Mathematics and Mathematics Ext I - all five per cent above the state average. “Not to be left behind the Mathematics Extension II class had a result that may
never be surpassed with 100 per cent of the class receiving a top band placing it eight per cent above the state average. “In 2020 the focus is on future schooling that is fun and fulfilling will and it will be expanded again. “Holy Cross will be the only school offering Two Units of Engineering and more classes of STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) including a new state of the art STEM laboratory which is three times the size of the old classroom. “This is fitting considering Holy Cross came second in Australia in the prestigious 24 hour STEM Car Challenge held in Victoria in November 2019.” He said further advancements in classroom settings are moving away from old fashioned teaching practices. “Holy Cross prides itself on having a wide variety of modern pedagogy that
targets different modes of learning, not just the good old fashion teacher-centred lecture. “Things such as reciprocal teaching and projectbased learning promote differentiation in every class. “Vocabulary walls and whole year group pastoral periods allow collaboration and team teaching in the Flexible Learning Precinct which is at the heart of the school. “Lastly, Holy Cross prides itself on educating boys of character and soul for life, learning and leadership.” He said that student well-being is the heart of the College and aims to inspire students to be the best person they can be, both in and out of school. “No boy is just a number and no class is just about achieving a Band 6. “It is about preparing our boys to be men of the future and leaders in a socie-
ty that seems to be devoid of leaders. “The College has also broadened its co-curricular offerings by re-establishing the College Army Cadet unit which focuses on building self-discipline, respect, resilience, collaboration and leadership skills amongst its students setting them up for the real world upon graduation. “Holy Cross is the only school Catholic, Private or Public that offers this opportunity in Ryde and on the lower North Shore. “And Holy Cross College in Ryde is an all-round education preparing men for life, learning and leadership.” Historic Holy Cross College is located on Victoria Road in Ryde, opposite St Charles Borromeo Catholic School. Both schools play an integral role in the community of faith of the local parish and in Catholic Education in the archdiocese.
Ryde Secondary College achieves success EIGHTY SIX Higher School Certificate students from Ryde Secondary College achieved Band Six Results last year.
The College has paid tribute to students and teachers who worked together to achieve this outstanding result with a special commendation for students who achieved the prestigious All Round Achievers List. Seven students were Distinguished
Achievers and 14 students achieved early entry to university. Hazel Seow received an individual commendation for First Place in Course. In sports achievement, the College enjoyed considerable success in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in December, winning Gold and Silver medals. Located next to Malvina Street in
Ryde, Ryde Secondary College also has a strong commitment to the Arts and last year held a fashion show where students created works inspired by their cultural backgrounds. The College enjoys a strong reputation for success in every subject and prides itself on the exceptional dedication of teachers and adminstrative staff as well as the contribution made by parents and the local community.
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Open day tours are a wonderful way to experience the welcome of our community, explore the modern learning facilities and gain an understanding of the advantages that only Holy Cross College can offer. Visitors will get to meet our students, parents and staff, and develop an understanding of how our curriculum and our diverse co-curricular offerings set your son up for success.
For further information please contact the Principal’s Secretary. 517 Victoria Road, Ryde NSW 2112 | P 02 9808 1033 E info@holycrosscollege.org www.holycrosscollege.org
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A WELCOME BAIL OUT ! The Eastwood business community shows support for the City of Ryde motion during last Tuesday night’s emergency council meeting.
Eastwood’s virus scare bail out challenges councillors A RESCISSION MOTION was lodged against a council bail out plan that offers small businesses in Eastwood a half million dollars to compensate them for losses linked to the coronavirus scare.
The City of Ryde passed the bail out motion by six votes to one last week despite questions from councillors Trenton Brown (Lib), Clr Roy Maggio (Ind) and Dr Peter Kim (ALP) who are concerned about the proposed bail out’s fairness, equity and logistics. The rescission motion was lodged by Ryde Liberal leader Clr Sarkis Yedelian alongside councillors Kim and Maggio. The amount of money available to each business in the Small Business Hardship Fund To Support Eastwood Town Centre is proposed to be up to $2,000 per business and will be determined by council staff based on claims on lower customer attendances during the scare. Under the proposal, businesses will have 28 days to apply for it, with the procedure expected to be posted on the council website. Mayor Jerome Laxale also backed a proposal to waive the cancellation fee specified in Council’s adopted “Fees and Charges” for swim schools and swimming carnivals for the period January to March
as well as inclusive waive the notice period required under Council’s Venue Hire Application for cancellations. The bail out proposal followed a heated debate where Mayor Jerome Laxale opposed the proposed extension of the grant to businesses outside Eastwood on the grounds that Eastwood had been specifically named in the media as having a local coronavirus victim. “I know how scared businesses are by this misinformation and I am concerned this false information has spread like wildfire,” he said. Councillor Sarkis Yedelian OAM expressed concern that rumours about Eastwood’s coronavirus victim may have been motivated by racism. “This scaremongering is very dangerous .. but I believe there is a virus and that this virus is misinformation and it is a dangerous virus.” Councillor Brown took up the argument about the “fake media” scare but
stressed that it had also impacted on shops in Five Ways and Marsfield, which should also share in the bail out money. “The truth is that it was only one person suspected, not confirmed, but suspected of having the virus,” he said. Councillor Maggio conceded that Eastwood had become a ghost town but pointed out that other shopping strips had lost trade to other strains of virus and also deserve council support. “Putney has a disease and it is called Parking Disease because there is no parking.. this support for small business should not just be concentrated in Eastwood, for political mileage.” Mayor Laxale described Clr Maggio comments as unacceptable. “I find it absurd you are talking about Putney when we have an 80 per cent downturn in business in Eastwood and it is Eastwood that has been specifically named in the false media.” Councillor Dr Peter Kim expressed concern that the
HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL
HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL NOTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS In accordance with s101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Clause 124 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000 the following Development Consents have been approved by Council for December 2019. Consents are available for inspection without charge during office hours at the Customer Service Centre, 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. DECEMBER 2019 DA NO.
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Advertising panels on new bus shelters
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Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling, swimming pool and landscaping
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4 Woolwich Road, Hunters Hill
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3 Jeanneret Street Hunters Hill
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92 High Street, Hunters Hill
Removal of one (1) tree Section 4.55 – alteration to condition Part A No.8 Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of attached dual occupancy with strata subdivision
hardship fund would not be open, transparent, clear and equitable. “All we will be doing is excluding a whole lot of people in Ryde,” he said “In my one medical centre in Eastwood we have three doctors, so that is three businesses ? “So how are you going to distribute the money ? “And what about all the small businesses that are run from home, what about all the hair stylists who work from home, it is important we follow principles and be just.” An amendment put by Clr Maggio for an immediate workshop for shop owners was lost.
Councillor Brown also moved an unsuccessful Dissent Motion against Mayor Laxale when he put the hardship fund motion to a vote before Clr Maggio had an opportunity to have his (corrected) amendment debated. The Emergency Council Meeting was attended by speakers from Eastwood who outlined how the virus scare has devastated small business. “Some businesses have shut and at Eastwood Public School, which has an enrolment of 900 students, only 300 students turn up for the first week of school,” Eastwood Chamber of Commerce President Vic Tagg said.
Hugh Lee OAM said events for Chinese speaking senior citizens had been cancelled – causing social isolation – and the Eastwood night markets had shut down for three weeks. Susan Feng from the Pheonix Beauty Group said the virus scare could not have hit Eastwood at a worse time. “Lunar New Year should be our busiest time but since this report of the virus our business has dropped by more than 50 per cent.” Restaurants and food outlets are often the hardest hit during a health scare and Dr Felix Lo from the Eastwood Chamber of
Commerce reported the comments of a local restaurant owner.
“My customers are not buying my lobsters, I might as well drown my sorrows in my lobster tanks.” Councillor Simon Zhou said that he hopes the bail out will not only help struggling shop owners pay the rent, it will also inspire confidence in Eastwood. “If local government does nothing, Eastwood dies .. this is why this motion is an emergency motion and why this relief money must be distributed as quickly as possible.”
My family friends in China have this coronavirus, Deputy Mayor reveals..
IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW, City of Ryde Deputy Mayor Simon Zhou - pictured handing out masks in Eastwood - describes how the coronavirus has devastated his home city of Wuhan in China and how it has impacted on Eastwood. Q: How has the the virus affected you? A: I am worried. I was born in Wuhan, I went to school in Wuhan. It breaks my heart because I have heard about family friends in Wuhan confirmed to have the virus. Q: Why is Wuhan significant? A: Wuhan is at the centre of China and is the transport hub of China, connecting major cities that include Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. There are even direct flights from Wuhan to Sydney. At the moment Wuhan is in lockdown, people cannot leave and people cannot come in. This has a major impact on the rest of China. Q: Are the Chinese authorities doing enough? A: The government is doing everything it can. It built two new hospitals in less than ten days, an extraordinary achievement. There is a very high efficiency rate in China but it is also important to understand that there is also panic across China and everyone at every level appreciates the significance of this. Since the first case was reported in January, we’ve been fortunate in Australia to have had an early warning from China, especially as this coincides with Lunar New Year when families travel to and from China to be with their families. Q: How is the Chinese speaking community in Eastwood responding to the epidemic? A: There is a Wuhan community in Eastwood and it was helping us pre-
pare for Lunar New Year when the first reports from Wuhan hit social media. Right now we are encouraging one another and people are praying in their own religions, especially Buddhists and Christians, for the people of Wuhan and for each other. Q: Fewer people are dining in local restaurants – particularly seafood restaurants – why is this? A: It was first reported the virus broke out in a seafood market in Wuhan. It has also been rumoured that the virus was caused by people eating a wild animal that should not be eaten, but I am sceptical about this because Wuhan is a modern, advanced city and it would be highly unlikely that such a practice would occur there. Of course, our restaurants in Eastwood exceed the highest possible standards of quality control and I have the utmost confidence that cus-
tomers will return. Q: A lot of people in Eastwood are wearing masks, is this an over reaction? A: I understand exactly why our local community has panicked. It is also part of Chinese and Korean culture to wear masks when there is a community health problem, not only for personal protection but out of respect for protecting others. I know that the Health Department advises that wearing masks is not effective and that masks only offer protection for a few hours. Nor do I think masks are a long term solution but they are important because they give people a psychological sense of safety. I appreciate people who are wearing masks. Q: What is Eastwood doing to help Wuhan? A: To give but one example, the owner of Expertise Dental donated 150,000 surgical masks to Wu-
han and the people there use them every day. I am honoured this dentist contacted me and I was able to find a way to get the masks to Wuhan. Q: Apart from a cure, what else can be done about the virus? A: The best solution is for the whole world to work together and support (world health authority) campaigns to promote research and to improve hygiene standards in both developed and developing nations. Q: This year was your first year in charge of the Eastwood Lunar New Year celebration and you must feel devastated to have to cancel it. A: Cancellation was a hard decision to make but it was the responsible decision. I hope we can still have a festival later this year, perhaps during the Moon Festival. And it remains my hope that Wuhan will recover.
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED
The Mayor, Councillors and community members come together to show their support for the Eastwood community.
Supporting Eastwood The City of Ryde is putting its support behind Eastwood businesses. Concerns within the community about the risks posed by the novel coronavirus have had a major impact on trade in the Eastwood town centre. What is normally a vibrant commercial strip, has been transformed into a ghost town. A grassroots campaign has been launched to promote all the great restaurants, cafés and other businesses that Eastwood has to offer. I congratulate the Facebook group Humans of Eastwood for their initiative and I’m sure that Council will join in the campaign with something similar. In the meantime, I would encourage everyone to return to Eastwood, grab a feed or do a spot of shopping and help out those who are currently doing it tough. Please take a photo of you enjoying the wonderful food and drink and post to your social media using the #downadumpling or #eastwoodeats hashtags. 1000 Books Before School launch City of Ryde Libraries will be launching its new and exciting 1000 Books Before School program this Friday. The 1000 Books Before School program is part of our libraries efforts to promote early literacy skills and instil a lifelong love of reading. It is free to join for children aged 0 – 5 and includes
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The following Development Applications were determined in the period 27/01/2020 to 2/02/2020. The reasons for the decision can be viewed by accessing Council’s DA Tracker at: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices. LDA2019/0451 Central Ward Approved 37 Swan St GLADESVILLE LDA2019/0416 Metal awning at rear of the dwelling. 70 David Ave NORTH RYDE LDA2020/0021 New two storey dwelling. 136 Coxs Rd NORTH RYDE LDA2019/0450 Installation of under awning sign. 290 Quarry Rd RYDE MOD2019/0134 Torrens Title subdivision of dual 3 Wade St PUTNEY occupancy (attached). Section 4.55 to include a LDA2019/0457 non-accessible basement, relocate 30A Ronald Ave RYDE BBQ, delete alfresco doors and Torrens Title subdivision of dual modify landscape plan. occupancy (attached). MOD2020/0012 MOD2019/0253 6 Eltham St GLADESVILLE 93 – 99 Waterloo Rd MACQUARIE PARK Section 4.55 to correct reference Section 4.55 to modify condition 26 to plans in condition 1. relating to CCTV installation. West Ward Approved MOD2020/0008 LDA2019/0100 3 Maxim St WEST RYDE 14 Ryedale Rd DENISTONE Section 4.55 to remove trees and Torrens Title land subdivision into relocate retaining wall. two lots. East Ward Approved LDA2019/0359 LDA2019/0348 69 Marsden Rd WEST RYDE 3 Jarvis Cct MACQUARIE PARK Two storey addition to rear and new Installation of artwork. detached garage.
West Ryde Summer Series Celebrate the last days of summer with the final instalment of the West Ryde Summer Series, which will take place from 4.00pm on Friday 21 February at West Ryde Plaza.
Visit the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre (RALC) on Monday 17 February for free entry between 5.30am and 12.00 noon. Just show your seniors card for free entry!
The West Ryde Summer Series is a trial event designed to activate the revamped West Ryde Plaza and has proven to be extremely popular with the community since it began in November. As always, there will be live music from up and coming local artists, a pop-up bar and food truck serving up some tasty treats. For more information, visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/summerseries. Sincerely,
Walking Soccer Date: Monday 17 February Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon Venue: Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde Walking Netball Date: Monday 17 February Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon Venue: Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde Bookings essential: Contact Lee on 8878 5103 or email LMeehan@ryde.nsw.gov.au
Clr Jerome Laxale Mayor
Aqua Aerobics Date: Monday 17 February – Wednesday 19 February Time: Mon & Thurs 9.00 – 9.45am, Wed 8.00 – 8.45am Venue: Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde Bookings essential: Contact Healthy Lifestyle on 8877 5300
Phone 9952 8222 mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au
AUTHOR’S PLATFORM: PETER GROSE 6.30 – 7.30pm, Ryde Library Catch bestselling author Peter Grose on his Australian tour and discover the incredible true story of a band of convicts who staged a daring plan for escape on a stolen brig in his new book, Ten Rogues.
For more information please call 9952 8222 or visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival
Bookings are essential. Visit cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au or call 9952 8352.
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Parramatta News and Views
Lord Mayor welcomes light rail to Rydalmere
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer has welcomed the commencement of major works on the Parramatta Light Rail project following an official sod turning at Rydalmere last week. “It is great to see this critical infrastructure project moving one step closer to becoming a reality with the initial phases of construction underway,” Lord Mayor Dwyer said. “While we appreciate this period of construction will cause some disruption, we will reap the long-term benefits of having a light rail network that will better connect our City and serve the needs of the community well into the future. “In the meantime, together with the State Government, Council will keep doing all it can to help support businesses and residents during this period of construction. “As Parramatta grows and develops, projects such as this are more important than ever, providing a link to and through our City for
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Development Applications Determined
DA/629/2019 15 Sandringham Drive (Lot 1 DP 708155)
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. APPROVED – CITY OF PARRAMATTA BEECROFT DA/693/2019 86 Lamorna Avenue (Lot 7 DP 219949) Construction of a carport, reconstruction of a driveway and construction of a new covered rear alfresco area to the existing dwelling house. Decision Date: 14/01/2020 CARLINGFORD DA/381/2019 24 Ainslie Parade (Lot 62 DP 228791) Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two-storey attached dual occupancy. Decision Date: 17/01/2020 DA/685/2019 6 Olinda Crescent (Lot 26 DP 236624) Construction of a balcony enclosure over the existing front balcony. Decision Date: 16/01/2020
Demolition of existing structures, tree removal and construction of a new twostorey dwelling house including retaining the existing in-ground swimming pool located on the rear of the site. Decision Date: 15/01/2020 DA/165/2018/A 8–10 Shirley Street (Lot 2 DP 532969, Lot 27 DP 24777) Section 4.55(1) modification to DA/165/2018 for demolition of existing structures, tree removal and construction of an 11-storey residential flat building comprising 49 apartments over 2 levels of basement car parking. The proposal is Integrated Development under the Water Management Act 2000. The modification seeks to correct the description of works to “Demolition of existing structures, tree removal and construction of a 10-storey Residential Flat Building comprising 43 units over 2 levels of basement car parking. The development is Integrated Development under the provisions of the Water Management Act 2000.” Decision Date: 16/01/2020
EPPING DA/610/2017/A 51 Boronia Avenue (Lot 8 DP 8514) Section 4.56 modification to DA/610/2017. The proposed modifications include changes to internal layout and elevations. Decision Date: 14/01/2020 DA/311/2019 24 and 24A Dorset Street (Lots 1 & 3 DP 542696) Demolition of existing structures on Lot 1, construction of a two-storey dwelling and boundary adjustment. Decision Date: 13/01/2020 DA/310/2019 24 and 24A Dorset Street (Lots 1 & 3 DP 542696) Demolition of existing structures on 24A Dorset Street and subdivision of Lot 2 into 3 lots with associated site works. Decision Date: 13/01/2020 DA/639/2019 22 Kandy Avenue (Lot 34 DP 7531) Construction of a two-storey dwelling house with attached double garage and fencing on approved Lot 101 in Stage 2 (approved under DA/189/2018). Decision Date: 13/01/2020
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DA/614/2019 1 Lewis Street (Lot 12 DP 13695)
DA/591/2019 3 Cobac Avenue (Lot 6 DP31321) Tree removal and construction of a two-storey attached dual occupancy with Torrens title subdivision.
Tree removal and construction of a two-storey attached dual occupancy development with associated Torrens title subdivision.
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Decision Date: 17/01/2020
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our many thousands of residents, workers and visitors.” In October, the City of Parramatta Council announced that it would waive the outdoor dining fees for cafes, restaurants and bars along Parramatta’s iconic ‘Eat Street’ during construction of the Parramatta Light Rail.
Parramatta Council joins the plastic free waste revolution
The City of Parramatta Council’s Farmers Market will be going plastic free . From January this year, stallholders and food vendors will begin phasing out single-use plastic packaging and utensils and replacing them with reusable or compostable alternatives during the Farmers Market PlasticFree Campaign. Council will also launch a 10-week compostable waste trial during the Plastic-Free Campaign. Until April, Council will place green-lid bins at the Farmers Market for the disposal of food scraps and other organic waste. EarthPower Technologies in Western Sydney will then transform this waste into sustainable products such as green energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser. “About 80 per cent of the waste currently generated at the Farmers Market can be composted, but instead it ends up in general waste bins,” Lord Mayor Dwyer said. “Our compostable waste trial will help us reduce our ecological footprint but we need your help to succeed. “Make sure you only throw organic waste and food scraps in bins with a green lid.” Parramatta Farmers Market is held at Centenary Square every Friday, offering a variety of food stalls and fresh Australian produce. Centenary Square is the site of the City’s original food market dating back to 1791. The Council has committed to phasing out the use of single-use plastics from its operations and events by 2021, as outlined in its Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2019-2023. The Council has also committed to delivering programs that encourage the community and local businesses to steer away from single-use plastics. One of the Council’s biggest annual events, Parramatta Lanes, last year scrapped single-use drinking cups, plastic straws, and plastic drinking bottles. Council’s Farmers Market Plastic-Free Campaign was endorsed by student delegates at the What’s Up West Youth Conference in November.
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Open Letter to Transdev The NSW Liberal National Government has spent the last nine years striving to deliver a better transport system for the people of NSW. Often, this has been based on successful public and private partnerships with companies such as Transdev. My constituents are very grateful for the reliable services Transdev has maintained since taking over the management of the F3 and F8 ferry routes. I also applaud Transdev on their decision to review the timetabling and routes of the ferry services. As my constituents are well aware, there is significant room for improvement in regards to the efficiency of the connections as well as scope for increased services. However, my constituents have made clear since the consultation period began last December that they have significant concerns about the current proposals. The people of the Lane Cove electorate have been patient and constructive with their feedback focusing on two main points: ¡ ¡
The proposal to remove direct services to Circular Quay on either the F3 or F8 ferry routes. Significant problems with the community consultation process, especially the lack of notice for commuters and the technical difficulties experienced in trying to provide feedback.
I hope these factors can be resolved quickly and successfully. In the meantime, I am working with the Member for Drummoyne, Mr John Sidoti, and the Member for Ryde, Mr Victor Dominello, to ensure the proposals are improved. We will be meeting with the Minister for Transport, Mr Andrew Constance, to deliver the thousands of signatures with which we have been presented and communicate the importance the ferry services hold to our communities. Yours sincerely,
THE HON ANTHONY ROBERTS MP Member for Lane Cove Minister for Counter Terrorism and Corrections Authorised by Anthony Roberts, Ground Floor 215 Victoria Road GLADESVILLE NSW 2111. Funded using Parliamentary Entitlements.
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Royal Rehab hosts dementia cafe club School Uniform Shop Licence
Tenders are called for the licence of the School Uniform Shop for Eastwood Heights Public School, commencing 14 April 2020 and for a term of approximately 3 years with an option to renew. Annual school enrolments will be approximately 500-550. General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to: Shelley Sellar Business Manager Eastwood Heights Public School Telephone: 02 9876 4732 Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential - School Uniform Shop Tender” and sent to: The Principal Eastwood Heights Public School Lincoln St, Eastwood NSW 2122 A tender site visit and briefing is planned for Friday 28 February 2020. Tenders close 3pm on Wednesday 11 March 2020.
The Royal Rehab has launched a new cafe club to support people living with dementia and their families and friends.
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Cafe Club sessions offer a light exercise program and activities that stimulate the brain as well as providing a coffee and a chat. It aims to break the social isolation of people living with dementia who may have lost contact with friends and family members who may not know enough about dementia or no longer know how to relate to the person. “Getting together to discuss various issues can help reduce levels of depression and anxiety for both the dementia sufferer and their Carers,” The Royal Rehab team said The Rotary Club of Ryde sponsors the cafe and invites anyone who may be interested to contact Debbie on 0449546771 or email rydecafe@gmail. com Dementia Cafe (DCaf) is held at Royal Rehab, Ground Floor, Clive Austin Centre, 235 Morrison Road, Ryde every Tuesday from 10 am to noon.
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JANET FLETCHER of Ray White North Ryde/Macquarie Park (pictured) has this handy advice for owners about to embark on the process of putting their long term family home on the market ...
“Many of the owners I assist in selling their homes have resided in them for sometimes thirty or even fifty years” Janet Fletcher said. “During that time they have accumulated a massive amount of items so the process of sorting to downsize can be extremely daunting and for some, quite stressful”. Janet Fletcher said the secret is in the planning. “Some agents and wellmeaning family and friends often advise de-cluttering. “This terminology can be off putting for some owners who are very proud of all they have done to make their house a
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ers and they also need to feel confident with any tradespeople they are dealing with. “As an agent, I have a property detailing team I work with who provide fair and reasonable quotes on all maintenance issues such as electrical, painting, general repairs, cleaning, lawn mowing, win-
dow cleaning and gardening and, of importance for many owners, furniture and rubbish removal.’’ Janet Fletcher is a licensed real estate agent and her sales expertise covers the areas of Ryde, North Ryde, East Ryde, Marsfield and Putney as well as surrounding areas.
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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.
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9816 1471
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9809 7001
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Andrew/Electrician 0417 909 407 Power & Lighting. All electrical work, Upgrade switch board, Rewiring, Celing fan, Smoke alarm, Data telephone. CCTV. Alarm. Intercom Lic 201164C Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp
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9809 4230
electricians
0419 200 011
All electrical installs. & repairs. AH service, competitive rates. Lic No 2871
EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Gerard 0408 447 882 All electrical repairs, Residential & commercial rewiring . Switchboard upgrades. All new work Lic 82184c call Gerard
GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Grant 0403 868 457 / 9489 3543
Local Electrician. No job to small. Over 30 yrs experience. Pensioner discount.
0433 655 591
• All Electrical Work (Domestic & Commercial) • Switchboard Upgrades • Smoke Alarm / CCTV / Data Telephone • Hot Water System, Oven, Cook-top Repairs • 24 Hrs Emergency Service
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
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PRIMO FENCING 0417 468 166 Specialist in treated pine & hardwood, A1 workmanship guaranteed
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9439 8550
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
0419 447 126 All types of fencing, brick, timber, colorbond
Al 0414 753 258 Qualified horticulturalist, Complete garden maintenance. Lawn mowing, hedging, fertilising, weed control, high pressure water cleaning Comm/Res/Strata Call Al
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FLORISTS
BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST
9874 1577
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9809 3082
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GECKO PLANTSCAPE 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
TIDY GARDEN LANDSCAPING
9807 3480
Joseph 0403 621 162
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FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING GAS TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE
0417 457 897
SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST
8765 8949 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 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
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GLASs
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GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE
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Supply - Install 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
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
guttering
GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS
9477 5943
We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured
Just gardens
GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST
LOCAL FENCING Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes
garden needs.
KOALA FENCING
NORTH RYDE GARDENING
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
ANDREW SPIES FENCING
Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure cleam. Call Alan
GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING
0954 Mark 0411 548 503 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 9807 2367 8866 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, Is your garden overgrown. Call Mark for your
Martin 0412 010 212 Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. call Martin 0412 010 212
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
0414 765 181
Alan 9888 5406
DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING SERVICES
Nick 0408 688 949 Qualified horticulturalist Specialising in garden maintenance, garden make over’s and organic vegetable gardens. Fully insured. Call Nick.
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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hairdresser want a great haircut?
KITCHENS 9888 5257
Come & see Abba Imperial Style Barber 117 North Rd Ryde - Midway shops
HANDYMAN
S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Sam 0414 413 326 Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Ph. Sam
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COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Glenn 0414 717 111 Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete job. All trades. Unbeatable prices. Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes. Lic no 301036c Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111
KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS
Guide
LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS
9809 0329
HANDYMAN SERVICES
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
Hedges
Gary 0481 555 659 Superior hedges, lawn handyman services. Call – Gary Bell Refs available
hot water services RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE
9809 4230
0412 200 939
Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas Lic No L985. hot water heaters.
LANDSCAPING
*NICK’S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN*
0418 169 369
All types of maintenance landscaping. Sand stone retainable/ Timber Wall / Block Paving / Repairs & all types of landscaping, Lic 96884c
TREEMENDOUS LANDSCAPES P/L
9874 2605
massage
FORENSIC PEST CONTROL PC
Authentic Thai Massage
9809 3990
Come meet our friendly new staff. 968 Victoria Rd, West Ryde Open 7 days 10am-8pm Ph. 9809 3990
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
AUSTRALIAN HOT WATER HOT WATER SPECIALIST EASTWOOD
Est. since 1986.
9874 8620
Sales, service, installations on all brands. Est. since 1986 www.australianhotwater.com.au. Lic 53936C
ironing services
TESSA PAINTING & MAINTENANCE
Paul 0407 207 672 0411 143 534 Cheapest price, best quality. We prove it. Fully Landscape design & construction. Member of guaranteed 20 years experience, free quotes AILDM Lic 77216c Lic 164240
KITCHENS
All types of structural landscaping from Design to completion. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured. Phone Carl
Landscaping Services Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412594911
0412 594 911
LAWN MOWING
SERVING THE LOCAL AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS. Lawn, gutters cleared. Fully Insured. Call Jason
THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 GRANITE MARBLE CAESAR STONE 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line 9809 3623 trimmer repairs & service. Kitchen & vanity tops 100’s of colours. Est
60yrs Gladesville. www.ronbennettmarble.com.au Aryan Kitchen
NS LAWN CUTTING - Affordable
0412 448 623
0413 395 444 Good Pensioner Discounts. Free Quotes. Full Kitchen Package and 10 Years experience. Satisfied customers. Insured.
free installation $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
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
BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL
0423 203 356
• Commercial • Domestic • All Pests • Termites. Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare From: $99 www.bugzoff.com.au
GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Call Demitri Lic 288665c
PLUMBERS
COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE
SAMSON LANSCAPING 0432 474 950 PETER PAINTING 0414 808 809 9808 3020 & Property maintenance. Design, Construct, 0423 808 115 8819 2795 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 Maintain, Irrigation service ins. Free Quotation. 20 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER samson.call@hotmail.com Lic 208121c BILLY’S PAINTING & DECORATING 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
JAYS MAINTENANCE PLUS IRONING 0411 155 774 Jason 0424 619 816 Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around
pest control
PLASTERING
STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPING 0414 881 267 9878 1677 All work guaranteed, fully insured, free quotes. Carl 0414 724 557 Phil 9715 1804 Lic 158883c
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
7 Colour Painting & Decorators 0406 526 688 0430 247 506
All work guaranteed, best quality, 20yrs, fully Insured. Free quotes.
A LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
0414 837 679
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Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply)
Angelo 0408 677 614 QUALIFIED STRESS RELIEVING Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Nicholas carpentry & Handyman 0406 038 729 services Kick-boards etc. Relaxing full body massage. Swedish & remedial. Steven 0419 606 288 No job too small. Free quotes 7 days. Ayurvedic style. Home vis it. All Sydney areas. • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations angeloskitchenrepairs@gmail.com Lic no 139738C • 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
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
EXHIBITION EDGES GLADESVILLE
0418 221 680
Lawns, pruning, clearing paths & drains, weeding, rubbish removal, Odd Jobs. Competitive Rates.
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
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
Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991. Lic 312751
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
POOLE & CO PLUMBING
9809 4230
0412 200 939
Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au
Lic 985
GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES
9817 4777
0413 402 599
For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C
PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING
Est. Locally 1981
0418 961 406
Lic 3792
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PLUMBERS (continued) CMF PLUMBING
0411 232 629
9808 4220
• Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV • No job too small Lic 117469c 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 LOCAL PLUMBER
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
0419 409 130
All general plumbing including gas. (24hr Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome.
S.A.PLUMBING SERVICES FREE CAMERA SERVICE WITH EVERY BLOCKED DRAIN
0416 297 555
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
PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS The Punctual Plumbers -
9191 7353
• 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
RYDE GAS COMPANY
Psychologists & Relationship Counsellors
roof painting
SKY ROOF PAINTING
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
REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS
RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828
REMOVALISTS AB HOME REMOVAL
0431 995 369
9745 5772
Excellent Service. No job too big or small. Local and interstate. $80 per hour.
Renovators
0415 912 621
athroom, Kitchen And Laundry Renovations B • Full renovations or repairs • Leaking showers • Bathroom packages • Waterproofing • Wall and floor tiling • Superior customer service. 25 years of experience, reliable tradesmen. All work guaranteed. Contact Ty 0415 912 621
roofing J & M SCHALK.
9878 4483
JIM MEADE PLUMBING
Lic 299998c
0418 247 597
* Maintenance * Repairs * Renovations * Pensioner Disc * Fully Insured Lic.46242c
Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replacing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302.
0404 397 198
LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leakfinding/Repairs(tiles,metal,slate)shingals/skylights,
(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
FLOW-RITE PLUMBING CO P/L
Gregi 0408 603 091 Hot water tanks replaced-Burst Pipes-General Lic 53160c plumbing. Greg 0408 603 091
Top ryde top roofing
0410 322 681
• High pressure cleaning • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc
9929 4966
Water blasting & re-spraying 28 yrs exp Pen Dis Free Quotes Member MPA PETER PAINTING
0423 808 115
8819 2795
High pressure clean & painting. Free quotes. 20% off quoted price. Work Guaranteed. Lic 157468c
9871 0313 Lic 136874c
Solicitors & CONVEYANCING
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. LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS
9816 1122
Established 1983 Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring Power of Attorney. Home visits available. 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville
stove repairs
BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Leak Detection. All roof & gutter repairs guaran- Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service teed. 35yrs Exp. C/Cards OK. Lic 123259C 0409 833 832 9807 9828 DJ DAISLEY AND SONS PTY LTD 9798 7075 Roof repairs and renewals slate metal tile.. Est ATS LAND SURVEYORS 1912. Ph 9798 7075
surveyor
rubbish removals
9808 6854
Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@ atssurveyors.com.au
AUSSIE BATTLER.
swimming
FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL Glen 0418 268 040
Leaders in Learn-to-Swim and Swim Coaching for 45 years at Ryde. Year round Tuition at all levels in warm (34c) state of the art indoor pools. • Learn to Swim. Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and elementary at 16 Cross Street Ryde. • Style Correction for school competition in graded classes at Ryde Aquatic Centre
Brian 0413 115 450 20yrs exp all areas, rubbish, gard’, pruning & CARLILE SWIMMING odd jobs. F/Q, same day service 8 days/week. Brian NO TEXTING. 9808 3199 Enquiries 0417 477 733
• All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes • Excavator for hire • Domestic/Commercial • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen.
0416 295 790
* Household * Garden Waste * Large or small * Deceased Estates * Sen * Dic * 7days 25years Exp, “I can help you”. Call Garry 0416 295 790
8677 4141 safety rails
sam’s roofing P/L Sam 0416 178 058 ALL DAY/ NIGHT PLUMBING All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small 0414 849 366 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c Blocked Drains specialists. Plumbing, Drainers and Gasfitters. Senior discounts ph 9888 Lic 123739c 9940 / 0414 849 366
0418 605 025
0408 642 056
AAA ACTIVE ROOFING
9871 0313
High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc.
Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL
asbestos, copper, Waterproofing , Lead, Flashings, Fix That Plumbing cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s, Gavin 0431 126 808 Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. Local plumber based in Denistone.
0410 322 681
Ew Building And Bathroom
AARON’S ROOFING
roof repairs
9809 4230 0412 200 939 All roof restore & repair 30% off. Pressure Local Gas Specialists Lic 133762c cleaning. F/Q · Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced · Carbon Monoxide Testing · Hot Water Heaters · Leak location & repair · New installations, replacement & additions · Bayonets & BBQ conversions. Lic. L985
Guide
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 SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS
9181 1168
0401 802 752
Sewing Machine Repairs all makes, service, incl. Jenome, Brother, Elna, Pfaff, Husquvarna. Ph 9181 1168 0401 802 752
SKIP BINS
PAYLESS MINI SKIPS
0402 844 744
George 0415 224 460 2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising in small drives. Call George
TILES/TILING
ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES
Gabriel 0404 032 426 Specilaising in bathroom renos & all types of wall & floor tiling. Call Gaby Lic 251461c
SAM THE TILING MAN
9832 9837
0413 072 621
Small tiling jobs only Lab & Mats under $1000 40 yr exp Lic No. 68534C
tree lopping VIC’S TREE CUTTING
0404 162 752
9858 2874
Tree pruning and removal, stump grinding. Fully ins. Free Quotes. Qual Aborist. Family business.
A.J’S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL
0412 933 031
Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quote, pens. disc. Extra services incl. stump grinding, garden main, small concrete jobs, etc.
S T J Group Tree Services
0412 111 785
Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve
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AMORS VENETIAN BLIND LAUNDRY
MATHEMATICS Jo-Anne
Tree Lopping Services
0401 914 269 0412 594 911 Yr 4-12 Ext 1 & 2. Very experienced teacher
The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump grinding storm work. Emergency services qualified arborist landscaping . Best and cheapest service. 15 years experience. Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412594911
& tutor. Call Jo-Anne
TV REPAIRS
EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
0412 566 100
TV, DVD & AUDIO INSTALLS
9807 2772
• Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus • Get your DIGITAL Ready •A ll TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years
TV, AUDIO INSTALLATIONS
VENETIAN BLINDS
TUITION
tree lopping
Nick 0412 667 770
Set up of Plasma/LCD, Home theatre, DVD, Hi-Fi. Pens disc. Technician with 40yrs exp. Call Nick.
Guide
WEST RYDE TV & DIGITAL BOX SET UP
8765 1733 NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,
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.
WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS
RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828
weddings
9808 6773
Eugene 0415 258 454 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. Eugene SPIC AND SPAN WINDOW CLEANING
Greg 0411 055 476
Also soft house wash. Greg: H/ pressure cleaning. Sydney Water exempt. OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING
9804 6954 RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY DVD, home theatre, plasma TV Antenna, install & repairs 35 yrs exp. Pen Disc.
WINDOW CLEANING
0414 843 759
9874 2815
David 0412 667 525
Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified. Fully Insured 20 yrs exp. Call David
Trades & Services 9807 6666
rvices 9807 6666
roofing PLUMBING RUBBISH REMOVAL
glass services GLASS SERVICES
rubbish removal
DOMESTIC- COMMERCIAL -INDUSTRIAL
WE SPECIALISE IN: • Back-flow Prevention • Bathroom & Laundry Renovations • Kitchen Renovations • Blocked Toilets & Drains • Burst Pipes • CCTV Drain Inspections • Fixture Replacement • Guttering and Down-pipes • High-Pressure Water Jet Drain Cleaning • Hot Water Service & Change Over • Insurance Work • Leaking Taps & Toilets • Pipe Locating • Rain Water Tanks • Recycled Water Systems • Free Quotes and site inspections
E: enquiries@enhancedplumbing.com.au M: 0424-449-888
ation Business for sale
position vacant
AUTO MECHANIC
RESTAURANT
FOR SALE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WELCOME FOR LONG ESTABLISHED BUSY RESTAURANT IN RYDE AREA.
Wanted for long established successful local Ryde area workshop.
Good conditions and Situated in busy shopping centre precinct. Fully licensed and seats 90 guests. wages with excellent Indoor and outside dining. future prospects of aren Laing is presented with a framed women’s jersey by Rovers’ Life Member Karen Harrison. Plenty of parking. Any cuisine welcome. management.
WEST RYDE ROVERS
2013 Soccer Registrations
INQUIRIES in confidence to John 0414 418 206
New Members Welcome!
ams in 2012 including 13 women’s teams! r 6’s to All Age, Over 35’s, Over 45’s & Super League.
FREE TRAINING BALL For Under 6’s and 7’s
AUTO SERVICES
THE GOOD FUELmore? INN Want to know Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, CheckCnr our website for details North Ryde
• Granny flats • new Homes • Duplexs • Extensions • Home improvements • Bathroom, Laundry Lic 235943c & Kitchen Renovations 5% Discount • carpentry, Works, on all our services, Decks & Pergolas Free measure and Quotes It will be our pleasure to extend to you our professional advice & service.
Anthony 0414 088 817 Paul 0418 804 088 Email: info@group1construction.com.au Website: www.group1construction.com.au
Apply in person to Terry 0409 361 336
Ram’s horn blast opens cemetery!
WEST RYDE ROVERS SOCCER
2013 Online Registrations now open!
Teams from Under 7’s to Over 35’s Competition runs on Sundays Club shorts and socks included in all registrations
Want to know more? Check our website for details RABBI
YORAM ULMAN blew a ram’s horn to consecrate the new Jewish cemetery at MaSMASH REPAIRS Registration Dates quarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium on Saturday 2 February 9am – 3pm Wednesday. or WEST RYDE SMASH REPAIRS www.westryderovers.asn.au
horts and socks included in all registrations
www.westryderovers.asn.au
BUILDERS
New Players Welcome
AUTO DIRECTORY
Registration Dates
Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm or Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm adowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance)
0418 486 665 9550 2046
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN?
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e value participation, fair play and fun. o aim to provide development opportunities for all our players.
No job too Big or Small
Deceased Estates All Residential & Business Waste Trees Lopped Demolition 25yrs+ Exp. Seniors Discounts
9888 5198
Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) otball.registrar@westryderovers.asn.au (0400)880839
BRAKE & CLUTCH CLUTCHSERVICES SERVICES BRAKE & NORTH RYDE BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES
Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, North Ryde 9888 5198
nd
cemetery has 932 Victoria Road, more than 1,000 new lawn West RydeEnquiries: Rachel 9808 3033 Hogan (Registrar) Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm The new Meadowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance)
and monumental grave sites football.registrar@westryderovers.asn.au for Sydney’s Jewish com(0400)880839 munity. The consecration service was attended by dignitaries who included Northern Cemeteries Chair Dr John Hewson AM, the Past President of NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, David Knoll AM as well as Community Relations Manager, Will
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Nemesh. Northern Cemeteries Chief Executive Officer Pauline Tritton says expanding the site’s existing Jewish burial space has been a high priority. “We are delighted to be able to offer this new area as we continually strive to serve and cater for all religious, ethnic and cultural requirements within our community,” Mrs Tritton said.
The consecration ceremony was conducted by Rabbi Yoram Ulman, head of Sydney Beth Din, the Orthodox religious court. It followed biblical tradition and Jewish custom with the rabbi leading a walk along the newly allocated Jewish section perimeter seven times. Psalms were recited to link the ground to a spiritual purpose, and the
ram’s horn (shofar) was blown following each circuit. NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Chief Executive Vic Alhadeff spoke about the religious significance of the new cemetery. “Jews are only permitted to be buried on ground which has been consecrated specifically and solely for Jewish burial,” he said.
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Senior Constable Shane Carne from Gladesville Police Station is pictured delivering a police warning letter to households about thew recent spate of thefts from homes. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
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Police warn of a break and enter spate across Epping!
A SPATE of thefts in Epping has prompted Ryde Police Area Command to issue a warning to residents to lock up their homes and garages. “Over the past few weeks there have been a several Break and Enters across Ryde’s PAC, particularly in the Epping area,” police warned. “Thieves have gained entry through open windows and, in some instances, while the victims have been home. “We remind residents to lock their windows, in particular if they live in a two story home and not to leave windows open downstairs,
view and lock their vehicles even if it is on their driveway! “The simple message is LOCK IT and leave NO VALUABLES in sight. Otherwise you could be the next victim, in what is a preventable crime.” Police urge the community to report all suspicious behaviour to Gladesville police station Ph: 9879 9699, Eastwood police Ph:9858 9299 or Ryde police station Ph:9808 7401.
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26 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 12 February, 2020
Brush Park/Denistone Women Tue Feb 4 Brush Park Social Triples R Pacey C Smith P Lyons d S McClatchey F Laney M Dewhirst Social Fours C Whitelock B McGrath J McCreadie P Dick d A Ross S Baillie P Nealon E Bell, C Jackson M Pollard J Battersby M O’Brien d H Davies R Holman F Langdon E Leermakers, A Mahony R Newton C Minogue M Armstrong d A Mahony E Maher P McClean C Dixon Denistone Social Triples M Wood N McLeod M Caldwell d J Elliot V Olde S Younie, L Rossi J Tumminello B Reynolds d C Heming A McKeon E Tulloch Social Fours J Higgins H Simmons T Little E Whatmore d H Tumminello M Segula P Stewart J Vinton
Jones R Eagles L Macdonald on winning the Macquarie Dist Senior State Fours On a sad note we advise the passing of our Communications Officer Jill Forster who passed away after a short illness on Feb 1 Jill was a tireless worker for our club and will be missed by all our ladies Funeral was held at Macquarie Park Crematorium last Saturday Our condolences to her family and friends
LYN MACDONALD
North Ryde RSL Women
Tue Feb 4 Social R Ellis E Malcolm A Alvar d M Luckey E Craven C Bambach, J Bryant L Macdonald d R Eagles J Jones Raffle M WhitesideCongratulations to K Russell B Paterson S Hardacre E Meagher on winning the Macquarie Dist Open State Fours and also to J Bryant J
Tue Feb 4 Rk 2 K Moss M Burkett P Ferris d M Nicholson E Marsden C Renwick Rk 4 P Ying S Fennell W Hyland J Bax d A Brotholm K Sheehy C Benson J Auberson Rk 6 B Law R Stephens J Hope A Richardson d R Gaspari R Inchley F Lancett C Candrick Win Rk 4 P Ying S Fennell W Hyland J Bax R/up 4 A Broholm K Sheehy C Benson J Auberson J/ pot not won Thu Feb 6 no bowls due to rain Tue Feb 11 our Presidents Day a farewell to President Anne in the Heritage Lounge Pennants start Feb 18 District Fours / Senior were played this
Stephen Bott has been appointed to the role of Director of Coaching for the Gladesville Ravens Women’s and Men’s Football for the 2020 Season. Mr Bott comes to the role with many years of experience and exposure to youth football across the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan. He holds the AFC/FFA C Licence Youth and is currently completing his B Licence. The Club said he brings a strong knowledge base across youth development which is heavily influenced by the knowledge he gained through connections to professional club academies in Japan and his role as a Coerver Coach in Sydney.
“Stephen has worked from grassroots through to Womens’ NPL first grade, and is currently the Academy Director for the Gladesville Ravens NPL program and u15s Head Coach.” He said his aim is to develop aspiring players. “The chance to make a difference at grassroots level is what attracted me to this opportunity. “I want to work hard to support the volunteer coaches that are the life blood of grassroots football, and to help build a pathway in the Gladesville area for the players that want to take football more seriously and progress as far as they can into the National Premier Leagues and beyond.” This ambitious new Coaching Director is going
MARIE DEWHIRST
Gladesville Women
Bowling Round-up week A Richardson team lost I Hitchens won Rd 1 but went down by 1 shot on Tue Apr 2 AGM all nominations to Secretary Elaine by the Mar 1st think we have filled most positions Thanks to Julie for filling in for me last week
COLLEEN RENWICK
North Epping Women
Tue Jan 28 Social J Swan R Delves d M Daley J Havron 24/12 P Spaul T Hilder d L Pierens V Riley 29/16 M Garrick P Lane J Grimes d L Watford S Farrelly M Phipps 15/13 Tue Feb 4 G Tucker M Garrick E Stewart d L Pierens R Knott S Archibald 18/13 L Watford S Caswell d L Finnigan S Odbert 24/12 H Stibbs J Palmer d S Farrelly J Grimes 24/14
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J Royer P Cummins d J Taylor A Robinson W Fletcher 28/15 R Seidl R Monteith T Holden d A Macleod J Clough W Spaul 24/13 Wed Feb 5 A Macleod C Sneddon P Delves d J Taylor P Brown K Douglass 23/16 R Watkins J Clough M Havron d N Oppedisano R Vass R Gallop 17/15 S Slocombe R Kern P Hinds d J Royer T Warner W Fletcher 19/12 R Monteith N Swancott G Stace d A Robinson T Holden S palmer 18/18 (on ends) R Seidl G Scott R Peterson d B Godsell P Cummins W Spaul 29/10 Maj Fours Rd 2 M Hollier K Douglass M Havron P Delves d P Brown O Sherrard R Watkins R Gallop 23/22 Plate Fours N Oppedisano N Swancott J Fry R Matheson d C Sneddon T Warner B Swan G Stace 28/7
KEN DOUGLASS
North Epping Men
Putney Tennyson Men
Wed Jan 29 Club L Byrne W Daley d D Byron R Vass 22/12 S Slocombe B Godsell S Garvey d S Slocombe R Kern R Peterson 20/12 G Guidice
Wed Jan 29 Social K Andrews K Beatty P Joint D C Dale P Dobie D Walker 24/18 P Smith P Brown J McConnell D B Prentice K Riley P Gray 26/17
P Mclean K Lake D P Noone K Jennings 19/13 A Reaks R Marrins D P Anderson A Windle 24/19 K Judd B Lancett A Long D M Johnston P Harris B Prentice 24/20 4’s C/ ship B Jasprizza R Rust A Rodger J Cunningham D M Caruso J Carrington L Ager J Stanton 28/15 Wed Feb 5 Social J Elliott J Carrington L Ager d K Andrews A Bolster R Rust 28/20 A Jarvis K Wooden K Riley B Prentice d T Ryan M Johnston K Judd J Lowe 23/16 R Prentice P Brown I Purcell d R Pacey K Beatty D Walker 23/22 J Falsone B Jasprizza A Long d M Caruso B Reynolds P Joint 24/16 G Butt K Jennings R Rees J McConnell d P Smith P Dobie A Windle J Stanton 30/13 K Lansdown P Noone A Heyes R Marrins dK Lansdown C Dale B Lancett J Cunningham 27/16
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Denistone Men
Wed Feb 5 Social T Stanis B Nicol R Johnston d R Ralston D Pocock D Linnert 27/20 B Richards J Knight K Graham d S
Gladesville Ravens welcome an acclaimed director of coaching to run a series of ‘coaching the coach’ sessions and ‘teams training’ sessions. “This will offer all teams unique training systems which no other team in the NSWF can offer and, in the process, will develop Ravens Football to new levels.” In other news, the Gladesville Ravens have become the largest Netball Club in the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association in 2019 with 43 teams registered. The Raven’s strength comes from the development of young players from the ‘Net Set Go’ program for seven to nine year olds as well as the pre-fitness training, night competition and ‘Try Netball’ programs. In 2019, Ravens had 20
Walmsley A Crockart A Marcellino 24/21 K Johnson M Lyall B Morton d B Milner J Fleming J Walker 21/17 B Williams T Chan F McGarry d B White I Henry J Hiotellis 26/21 N Felstead I Christopherson J Mohan d F Woodley J Dalton L Hansen 24/22 D Lee P Brennan J Myres d A Rawding J Kenny P Henry 29/18 J O’Brien L Crow C Welsby d G Mitchell J Welsby A Haworth 31/7
DAVID POCOCK
Brush Park Men
Feb 4 Minor Singles S/F C Carmichael d B Logan 31/27 Wed Feb 4 Social L Hoare R Hall A Bromley d D Livesey B Goldsworthy T King 28/12 J Wedderburn T Burgoyne J Uren d T Merani B Wood G Willis 21/16 T Siviour B Dewhirst d J Mazzaferro R French 21/7 A Beloe P Roy d N Holman R Hoare 32/7 S Merani R Hurley d N Ward Vis 27/18 Thu Feb 5 Social A Moore J Arkins A Cukon d F Woodley M Dodds T King 21/18 A Ryce D Baillie J Mazzaferro d C Norgate R Dickinson F Lacey 34/12 G Austin A Carter R Mackenzie d H Jones E Rayner R French 27/15
Lane Cove Bowls Wed Men’s Minor Singles D Madson d R Aitken 31/18 Social M Collum B Patterson M Popovic d M Stacker/B Stacker O Hostrup S Hobson 20/15 B Paxton D Erskine B Piper d G Moon R Campbell M Knight 23/11 D McCall V Solway P Wade d G D’Souza L Sturman J Lloyd 22/19 S Sourlas F Markar J Barker d A Gordon N Morris S Creedy 21/10 Sat No Play Due To Weather
DAVID ERSKINE
Hunters Hill Men
Sat Feb 8 Pennant Trial v Gladesville Sports Gde 4 R Bauer M Burton J Owens K Stuart 10 G’ville 2 B Carpenter G Barron G Norris S Crowhurst 3 G’ville 10 J Juniper B Stuart J McDonald R Rose 4 G’ville 9 Gde 6 D Hanrahan B Robbins P Langwill C Phillips 11 G’ville 1 G Gorton O Vandoros P Wallis S Donnelly 3 G’ville 7 B Love G Cooper R Hopwood P Chatfield 5 G’ville 8. All games washed out. Pennant Trials Gdes 4 and 6 v Manly at H Hill Sat Feb 15.
GEOFF YOUNG
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What the Poms can teach us about village cricket...
players selected for the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association development squads. “We welcome all players aged from six to 60 so if
you want to play netball in 2020 and if wish to find out more, contact us.” The Ravens can be contacted on at: gladesvilleravensnetball@gmail.com
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
Contact
20191098-1
3 Fern Rd, Hunters Hill
Section 4.55 – Part conversion of garage, reposition of swimming pool, modification to 2 windows
Mr Shahram Zadgan
20171149-1
23 Mark St, Hunters Hill
Section 4.55 – Reduction of windows, rear roof, and side setback
Mr Kerry Smith
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 and 13 March 2020 and all enquiries may be directed to Assessing Officer, on 9879 9400.
A recent and unexpected surge in the digital age popularity of village cricket in England could prove to be an inspiring example to our local clubs.
English village cricket has become an online phenomenon as people from all over the world log on to watch the highlights of recreational matches. Among successful village clubs is the Sanderstead Cricket Club from the idyllic county of Surrey, which now has more than 2.5 million views on YouTube.“It is because we are so relatable,” said Dan Allen, who edits the club videos. “A First Eleven game at Sanderstead will be still be watched at the ground by the proverbial one man and his dog, yet the filmed highlights of the same match on YouTube will be seen by more people than can fit into The Oval.” Sanderstead is one of the village clubs that are part of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s play-cricket.com initiative, which is an online venture designed to help village teams grow and make money through sponsorship. This venture has a strong focus on club badges, heritage grounds and colours with a website section dedicated to “get the atmosphere building with insights for next week’s match”. “Our Inspiring Generations strategy aims to grow the game by investing money back into the grassroots level and the enormous success of village cricket online goes to show that the appetite is there for more,” an ECB spokesman said. For a worldwide audience, English village cricket coverage is part sports highlights and part travel show with England’s picturesque village greens an ideal online stage. This fact is not lost on village cricket film makers and photographers who have moved their equipment out of village grandstands to ensure the quaint heritage buildings beside England’s village grounds are pictured in all aspects of coverage. With an international audience hungry to learn more about the villages themselves as well as the club history and club heraldry, English village cricket is onto a winner. Another reason for this success is that - unlike test match cricket - village cricket pits cricketers of widely different skills against each other, with a good bowler likely to decimate a team of bad batsman and a good batsman like to hit a mediocre bowler for six on every ball. It is exciting (if not eccentric) cricket and is the type of thing the Poms are traditionally very good at. It is just the type of cricket that one-day internationals were designed to promote. And it is also a money spinner because England’s worldwide village cricket audience is expected to see sponsorship diversify.
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New Morrison Bay basketball court passes ground test JUNIOR basketball players have praised the playing surface of the new basketball court at Morrison Bay Park. The court has just been completed by the City of Ryde and is located next to Morrison Road, in front of the new cricket nets. Basketball players Gregory Chow, Greg Kollias, Ash Tay and James Fisher were at the court on Wednesday alongside The Weekly Times and Clr Roy Maggio to give the playing surface their tick of approval. “For an outdoor court, the playing surface is great and the line markings are correct, so it meets competition standards,” Greg Kollias said. Ash Tay from the Hornsby Spiders Club said she plans to train on the court twice a week because of the sound playing surface as well as the amenities which will include a bubbler. “The shade around the court makes all the difference and we have been waiting ages for the bubbler, which will be fantastic,” she said. “We’ve not had enough investment in basketball in the past and we need more girl players, so this new court is very important.” The junior players said the location at Morrison Bay Park will be critical to the success of the new court because the nearest court is in Meadowbank. “There is plenty of parking nearby and that’s good for mums and dads with younger children who
want to bring a basketball down here,” they said.. The new court was funded by a grant from Ryde MP Victor Dominello and was welcomed by Clr Maggio. “I’ve been advocating for this funding of around $5,000 as well as for funding for all the new upgrades at this picturesque park which now has new lighting,” he said. “There are more upgrades planned, there is seating for spectators, a bubbler is being completed shortly alongside the wonderful inclusion for the BBQ facility, pathway lighting, an extra cricket net and outside gym equipment. “The basketball court has been needed for some time now because we want to be inclusive and cater for all outdoor sports. “Thanks to the grant money, families are already enjoying the new upgrades in this wonderful park, right on our foreshore. A three on three basketball competition – hosted by the Ryde Bulls, has been scheduled for Morrison Bay Park on Saturday, February 22 between 2pm and 5pm. An official opening ceremony to celebrate the completion of the basketball court project will be held at 2.00pm Cricket NSW will also host activities on the day.
Basketball players Greg Kollias, Gregory Chow, James Fisher and Ash Tray inspect the new surface at the new Morrison Bay Park basketball court alongside Clr Roy Maggio. on Wednesday. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
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Benji & Moses co-captains of Tigers 2020 Premiership winning team! 28 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 12 February, 2020
Pat’s back for Nines!
Tigers favourite try winning scorer of 2005 fame Pat Richards is returning from mothballs to play in this week-ends Tigers Nines side in WA. Pat reckons he is shipshape and just about as quick and active as ever and is looking forward to repeating his 2005 heroics in Perth. All Tigers fans will welcome Pat’s return and wish him well as we cheer him on to new endeavours and heights in an extended footy career. Go Tigers! Go Pat!
By the one eyed Tiger
Tigers favourite son Benji Marshall and Moses Mbye will share the captains duties of the 2020 Tigers during their quest for premiership honours. Benji knows what its like to win a premiership as part of the then young 2005 Tigers side and he looks forward to again raising the trophy aloft at season’s end. And Tigers supercoach Michael “Madge” Maguire says both players possess the attributes needed to lead the club on and off the field to premiership heights. Moses says he is proud and excited to share the responsibilities of leadership with the legendary Benji. And Benji as the club’s second most capped
player in recent times says its an honour to lead the side alongside Moses. Being named captain with Moses “is an incredible honour and one of the proudest moments of my career” said Benji. Tigers fans can look forward to the best year since 2005 and should get set with the Ma-inLaw’s Funeral Fund now while odds are great to win mottsa come Grand Final glory day. See ya there!
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