The Weekly Times - TWT - 22nd April 2020

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We will Remember them . . .

ANZAC DAY public services have been cancelled this year for the first time because of the coronavirus COVID-19 worldwide crisis. However the RSL has suggested that we can all pay homage to the Anzacs and all those who served and paid the supreme sacrifice in wartimes serving their country by simple acts of personal observance. We are invited to Light Up the Dawn at 6am on Anzac Day this Saturday from our homes and listen to a brief commemorative service broadcast on radio. SEE PAGES 10-14.

Lest We Forget

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ANZAC DAY this Saturday will be like none other before with no public commemoration services, no dawn services, no marches and no two-ups. What no wars or enemies have achieved, the dreaded coronavirus COVID-19 has succeeded. However the RSL has invited us all to pay tribute by standing outside our homes at 6am in lieu of a Dawn Service. Details SEE INSIDE PAGES 10-13. Continued on page 5

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Hope Springeth Eternal!

Trust all our faithful readers have survived another frightful week of coronavirus COVID-19 scare and looking forward to brighter and happier days in the not too distant future. Thank you to all our readers who have expressed their thanks and appreciation for last week’s front page featuring Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins who was our TWT Gladesville Christmas Festival Teen Queen at age 14 and several years later our TWT Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival Queen. Emma is a truly beautiful and highly talented young lady from inside out and

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Retirees enjoy lifestyle in charming Hunters Hill Lodge

Living in the heritage Municipality of Hunters Hill is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of life in a beautiful waterfront environment.

The municipality prides itself on the community services and support available to retirees who live at home or in an aged care residence.The Hunters Hill Lodge is proud to call Hunters Hill home and justifiably proud of the high standard of care it provides. “Our slogan is life is easier at Hunters Hill Lodge,” the team at Hunters Hill Lodge said. “But people may ask, how do we achieve this? “Our philosophy is simple, we provide a high level of base services that help older people stay in their home longer and then offer a range of user pay services that residents can choose as and when required to avoid or delay a move into a nursing home whilst living in a vibrant, safe, caring, engaged and well resourced community.” Healthcare is paramount to the quality of life provided by the Hunters Hill Lodge. “Our Registered Nurse oversees your care needs in conjunction with your doctor and our trained care staff are onsite 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We have weekly visits by two popular local doctors and an emergency call system. “You can bring your home care package with you to complement your medication management. “Having a qualified Care Manager and team to deliver and coordinate services as and when required provides peace of mind to residents, their family and friends.” Meals are prepared by a chef and a catering team with a served lunch and dinner and breakfast, as required. “Our rotating four week winter and summer menu provides variety and all fresh produce is prepared, cooked and served in the dining room or tray service to a resident apartment if needed. “Our focus is on nutrition and quality and you can share your meal with other residents while social distancing. “This alleviates shopping, transport to shops, preparation, cooking, cleaning up, improved nutrition and importantly you can enjoy your meal in the company of other people.” Safety and security is a strong feature and coronavirus restrictions and controls are in place. There is an emergency call service, day and night security, CCTV as well as security of tenure with strata titled and rental options available. “Compliance and protection provide a calmness knowing that residents are in a safe place.” Housekeeping takes pride of place with weekly apartment cleaning, regular linen changes, laundry options and regular cleaning of common areas. “No need to change your bed, attend to your laundry or clean your home, we let you focus on the important things to do and avoid trips and falls. “And everyone needs to be spoiled a little.” As well as the ambience of living in Hunters Hill, the Lodge provides several areas to sit and relax, a library, games, jigsaw puzzles, a happy hour and entertainment. “No need to be socially isolated in your home with so much to do, to learn, to participate in with staff and residents to help, share and engage with.” A talking point is the breathtaking views of waterfront Hunters Hill. “There are amazing views from our lounges and many apartments.

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Bennelong MP John Alexander OAM officially opened a new pop-up COVID-19 respiratory clinic at Macquarie Park in Bennelong electorate last week partly funded by the federal government. WiSE Medical, the ‘walk-in specialist emergency’ clinic based at Macquarie Park, has partnered with the Federal Department of Health, MQ Health, Stocklands Property Management, and the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network to deliver the COVID-19 testing and respiratory facility for the local community. Mr Alexander said: “We are all partners together in health. Whether that’s the community supporting one another and exercising responsible social distancing practices, or the WiSE Clinic stepping up to the plate. “Stocklands provides their facilities, and MQ Health and the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network ofer their expertise. It’s wonderful to see everyone working together to keep our community safe. Thank you so very much. “If any local has any concerns about their respiratory health, they now have two places to get tested locally, Ryde Hospital and the new WiSE Respiratory Clinic at Macquarie Park.” Kate Robertson, COO of the WiSE Clinic said: “Despite the obvious negatives we are experiencing as a result of COVID-19, I am optimistic that we will get through this after seeing the comradery of these groups and local community members who have come together, no questions asked, and made this

JB’s World

IS IT time to ease some of the shackles imposed on us by the dreaded coronavirus and open up the clubs, pubs, cafes and restaurants which are the lifeblood of our communities. Before we all go broke and bonkers! What do you reckon? ***

CONGRATULATIONS AND welcome to Emily Deane Zbik weighing 3.01 kg and 50cms born last Wednesday to Bronwyn and Lane Cove Councillor Andrew Zbik. *** RYDE ROTARY Club turns 74 today and like most clubs and groups cannot meet physically just now but is having virtual meetings with quite good success. Debbie Bolton of Denistone East celebrates today and we wish he all the best same day as Glen Fish celebrates with his better half Lisa. Thursday April 23 is St George’s Day and Sydney St George’s Guild of former scouts and Guides turns 51 on that day having been founded on St George’s Day 1969 at a meeting in the Film Club in Sydney attended by the founder of the International Fellowship of Former Scouts and Guides Erik Sjoqvist from Denmark. Scouting is now in all but three countries in the world and the International Fellowship is in many of them as well with the next World Conference which was planned for this August in Spain, but unfortunately now postponed to 2021. The previous World Conference was in Indonesia at Bali and the one before that was hosted by Australia in Sydney at Olympic Park. Wayne Stafford turns 65 on St Georges Day same day a Mike O’Sullivan. ***

KEN “Freckle” PATON OAM of Meadowbank Scouts and wider fame celebrates Friday with better half Beth same day as Steve “Blocker” Roach of Balmain Tigers and Kangaroos football fame who faces 58 candles on his birthday cake. Also celebrating Friday are Jim Jamieson and Paul William Smith. *** DAVID HAYMAN and his twin brother Michael (who stole all the milk!) formerly of Eastwood celebrate Anzac Day Saturday which would normally be a big party day before COVID-19 appeared on the scene. Peter O’Sullivan also celebrates Saturday same day as Sofija Joan Lasaitis turning six daughter of Alysha and Andrew Lasaitis and granddaughter of JB cousin John Lovett and Karen. Janelle Dodd better half of Ryde Rotary Kingpin John Dodd celebrates Sunday as does Kathryn Dodd also very active in Ryde Rotary nowadays. Jennifer Noble and Dr Vute Sirivivatnanon celebrate 41 years wedded bliss Monday same day as Sofia Johanssen turns fifteen daughter of Andreas and Michelle Johanssen. Ian Thomas Tetlow McKee of West Ryde and Sydney Tech High school chum of JB celebrates on Tuesday with better half the ever patient Ilma and golf widow same day as Leigh File of Eastwood and Caleb Jack Walker turning fifteen son of Matt and Julie Walker formerly of Walkers Meats Cox’s Road Mall North Ryde. Jeff Ayling turns a golden 50 on Tuesday same day as Brad Chan formerly managing director of Eastwood Shopping Centre while Margaret Newman Lovett better half of JB cousin Chris Lovett celebrates. Dr Sean Parsonage of SPA Dental Ryde celebrates next Wednesday with better half Dr Amanda Parsonage and family same day as Pamela Suttor of Gladesville and principal of L Rundle and Co solicitors of Sydney along with Ruth Henderson better half of Ian Henderson and Dee Brown better half of John Brown of Ryde Rotary. Happy daze all. *** BUMPER STICKER: If a parsley farmer is sued can they garnish his wages? *** -Keep Smiling! -JOHN F BOOTH

respiratory clinic happen.” The GP led Respiratory clinic was developed to assess people with mild-moderate respiratory symptoms and test and diagnose cases including COVID-19, influenza and pneumonia. A ‘Respiratory Clinic’ is different from COVID or Drive-through Clinics as there is an opportunity for patients to meet a GP and have a complete assessment. This is supported through an online booking system. Its aim is to take the pressure off local emergency departments who will need to prioritise severe cases, and relieve pressure on local general practices, so that they can continue to safely care for patients for nonrespiratory related conditions. The establishment of a Respiratory Clinic that is separate, but adjacent to the WiSE Clinic has allowed the WiSE team to continue providing high level specialist emergency care in a safe environment – for all nonrespiratory needs. WiSE hopes to reduce the amount of patients avoiding healthcare during this time for fears of contracting COVID-19. Patients that are injured, experiencing tummy pain or pregnancy concerns, are able to be assessed by the WiSE emergency physicians quickly and away from the risk of viral infection.

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Mali Thaggard and Anna Brooks from Australia Business Rescue say government help isn’t enough to ensure businesses survive the crisis

Even with the best intentions, the federal government’s economic response to the Coronavirus will fail to provide meaningful assistance to small businesses. It’s said businesses will receive “payments” from the government under this initiative, but that’s not necessarily the case. Businesses will receive a credit for PAYG withheld on their running balance account with the ATO, but whether this results in an actual cash payment to the business’ bank account depends on the existence of a running account balance debt with the ATO and the GST payable exceeding the amount of PAYG credit. The Government will underwrite 50 per cent of loans made by eligible banks to business. Our intel is that banks in general will not succumb to any irresponsible lending following the outcome of the Royal Commission. Businesses that cannot demonstrate serviceability of loans will struggle to secure this assistance, unless someone can pledge personal property as security under a Personal Guarantee. Any loans obtained through this initiative will have to be repaid within three years, and repayments could inhibit the future viability of the business, exposing personal assets to the lenders if the borrower defaults. Replacing debt with further debt is not necessarily the best solution. One of the elements of this package is relief for directors from any personal liability for trading a business whilst insolvent over the next six months. The Australian Government Treasury Fact Sheet provides an example of a business that may take advantage of this relief and says, “when economic conditions improve, the company can pay back the debt incurred”. Can it? Immediately? From what source of funds? When will economic conditions improve? We may need months to get through the pandemic, but the economic crisis will need years. Therefore, relief from insolvent trading for the next six months only, makes little practical sense for small business. Three key things that business owners should be doing is to firstly monitor the business through weekly or monthly cash-flow forecasts and assess ongoing viability. Factor in any incentives you will receive from the stimulus packages. Secondly, renegotiate landlord and supplier agreements where necessary. Landlords do not want to lose a tenant; the risk is too high to replace now and for the foreseeable future. Suppliers also do not want to lose good customers. Thirdly, be creative and try to find other ways to maintain viability. Thought needs to be given to your specific business as to how you can be creative and do great business, in a different way. Albert Einstein said “in the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” And didn’t he know it. It is the proactive and the innovative who will discover great opportunity during these times. Where do you want to be at the end of this pandemic? Give us a call on (02) 8095 7966 if you need any assistance with cash-flow forecasting, Safe Harbour options or any other solution suited to your business’ specific circumstances.

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Letters to the Editor Stereotyping Asians is Un-Australian Dear Sir, I am highly appreciative of all the messages in response to my letter published on April 8 (“Asian migrants add to economy”). Tony Ikonomou (TWT letters April 15), and several others have pointed out the abhorrent behaviour of some Chinese Australian individuals and companies as reported in recent news articles. I agree that this behaviour is Un-Australian and needs to be acknowledged and condemned publicly by Chinese community leaders. However, I’d like to ask Tony whether it isn’t Un-Australian to sterotype all Asian Australians based on the actions of a few? Because if we begin to vilify and distrust our own citizens, that will do more damage to Australian democracy than the Communist Party of China ever could. Placing trust in Asian Australians is about being confident in our own Australian values and the strength and resilience of our multicultural community. This trust and confidence by their fellow Australians will create a true sense of

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belonging to our nation, and empower the Asian Australian community to participate more fully in nation building. GARY PATNI Marsfield

Safety before car parking fines Dear Sir, Just been to Meadowbank shops to support local business and very angry to see a guy booking cars in the carpark. As the gate is always open people assume they don’t need a ticket (like at Top Ryde and West Ryde shopping centres who are giving free parking). Even though Ryde is a Covid 19 hot spot you still have to push the button to get a ticket which in the time of a pandemic could be life threatening for some people. Plus there is no hand sanitiser next to the machines. People are trying to do the right thing

by buying local while management is more interested in making money while others are struggling. Rather than replacing soap and paper towels in the toilets, fixing the travelators and disinfecting the centre, management are more concerned about making money. STACEY VICKERY Ryde

Coming soon: the Oz-bat Epidemic!

Dear Sir, PM Morrison warns of health risks from China’s wet markets. He should also check Wuhan virus labs. And cull fruit bats in Australia. Many Australian towns and parks are infected by millions of messy, noisy fruit bats that can carry three viruses dangerous to animals and humans – Hendra-virus (flu etc), Lyssa-virus (like rabies) and Nipah-virus (encephalitis). These bats wear Green “Protected Species” badges, but unprotected humans are exposed to their noise, smell, droppings, virus dangers and damage to trees and orchards. Do we want the next world plague to be called “The Oz-Bat Epidemic? VIV FORBES Washpool

Hunters Hill Guest Column

Why we have a hope for a compassionate future The last six months have given even the most optimistic of us cause to drain our half full glasses and despair as we have watched drought become fire which gives way to flood and now illness.

What illness! It’s tricky, and stressful not knowing anything for certain, but based on historical evidence, current management and our proven social resilience, there is every reason to “hope”, and therefore plan, for good outcomes and for better days together. Building social resilience while we are all isolated from each other is a new journey for almost all of us but aren’t we doing a great job? Thanks largely to the internet, the media, and social media, beyond the fear filled daily news, the whole world has become a village of compassion, collaboration and creativity. One can’t help but wonder whether this will become a part of the new norm on the other side of this pandemic. National feel good favourites include facebook collectives such as The Kindness Pandemic and an Aussie classic, Bin Isolation Outing (who could ever

have imagined a community of nearly 850 000 coming together to share creative dress up ideas while taking their bins out?). Locally we are seeing more positive news stories and letters in The Weekly Times and we now realise more than ever the real social value of simple connectivity between hyper-local online communities such as In The Cove, Love Gladesville and Hello Hunters Hill in supporting small businesses as much as nourishing community wellbeing and mental health. Suddenly our fear and rejection of all of these communication platforms for “privacy reasons” has given way to a greater and more visceral priority to trust, to connect, to care and be cared for and it has been worth the risk. Our collective capacity to adapt, to consider others and to be kinder to others and ourselves is being exercised and

To The POINT

with Clr Elizabeth Krassoi improving daily. On a practical level community outreach from Local Councils and Community Services will be even swifter and richer for this new learned experience. If we have this social resilience and we have “hope”, then we can assume that most of us, even in this darkness, have an expectation of a day when we can return to a new normal. Work, school and hugs! (who is missing hugs?). Let’s plan one heck of a celebration to raise our half full glasses to each other in person. Who will be invited? Everyone! Especially the teddy bears from everyone’s windows that have been bringing us daily smiles as we stretch our legs. Maybe one big picnic where Local musicians will find their live audience again, shared plates will be passed between reuniting neighbours and new

friends. Will there be a celebration in every street? Or on the biggest field in every community? When the time is right, our communities will make it happen. I’m a realist, things are hard right now in different ways for all of us but, with all the evidence I’m seeing, I believe there is reason to look forward to something nice, if only to make today more manageable. Let’s get together in a silver lining beyond this dark cloud! Whatever we do, it’ll be great and I “hope” to be there. Elizabeth Krassoi is an independent councillor on Hunters Hill Council.

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Hunters Hill mourns death of Citizen of the Year

The Hunters Hill Citizen Of The Year for 2016 - Gary Traill - passed away on the night of Saturday April 11. Gary was named Citizen Of The Year in recognition of his work in the community and for his contribution to St Joseph’s Catholic College in Hunters Hill. He passed away after suffering from a serious illness in recent months. “Gary and his wife, Suzanne, were actively involved in the life of the College particularly whilst their sons, Julian,Chris,Paul and Mark were students at the College,” Hunters Hill Emeritus Mayor Richard Quinn told The Weekly Times. “Gary and Suzanne have also been generous supporters of the College, and are Platinum Life Members of SJC Foundation.” Mr Traill was also an active member of the Hunters Hill community. “Gary was very actively involved in our local Catholic parish here in Hunters

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Hill and the broader Catholic community,” Mr Quinn said. “He was also one of the founders of the Hunters Hill Men’s Shed project and, in 2016, was named Hunters Hill Citizen of the Year in recognition of his service to the local community.” Prior to his retirement in 2002, Gary was general counsel at AMP. His Funeral Mass was held in the College chapel on Friday (April 17) presided by Gary’s brother-in-law, Fr Peter Lynch. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne and the Traill family at this sad time.”

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED The following Development Applications were determined in the period 30/03/2020 to 12/04/2020. The reasons for the decision can be viewed by accessing Council’s DA Tracker at:www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices Central Ward Approved

LDA2019/0406

LDA2020/0057

LDA2019/0365

88 Delange Rd PUTNEY New part 2 / part 3 storey dwelling, pool, spa and cabana.

72A Brush Rd WEST RYDE

Refused

MOD2019/0227

LDA2019/0428

32 Darwin St WEST RYDE

21 Watson St PUTNEY New privacy screen adjacent to boundary.

Section 4.55 to modify the

14 Cook St NORTH RYDE Demolition, new two storey dwelling and detached secondary dwelling. LDA2020/0031 7-11 Talavera Rd MACQUARIE PARK New shade structure and a change room adjacent to the pool. LDA2020/0078

Alterations and additions to dwelling.

building envelope,

West Ward Approved

stormwater plan and

LDA2019/0299

internal layout.

75 Balaclava Rd EASTWOOD Alterations to layout. construction of access ramps and additional carparking.

MOD2020/0011

6 Giffnock Ave MACQUARIE PARK Infill of stairwell on level 4 to create a trafficable floor LDA2019/0327 area. 160-186 Balaclava Rd East Ward Approved MARSFIELD LDA2019/0284 Two new self contained 8 Kemp St 4 bedroom dwellings in TENNYSON POINT conjunction with the Torrens Title subdivision of seniors living dual occupancy (attached). development. LDA2019/0333 LDA2020/0042 33 College St GLADESVILLE Change of use and fitout to an indoor recreational facility.

53 Vimiera Rd EASTWOOD Torrens Title subdivision of existing dual occupancy (attached).

LDA2019/0390

LDA2020/0053

43 Numa Rd NORTH RYDE Demolition, new two new storey dwelling and pool.

54 Anthony Rd DENISTONE Alterations and additions to dwelling.

42 Ryedale Rd DENISTONE Section 4.55 to relocate pool, enlarge deck, tree removal and internal changes. MOD2020/0016 6/1 Dayman Pl MARSFIELD Section 4.55 to modify unit 6 from one to two bedrooms. MOD2020/0047 53 Vimiera Rd EASTWOOD Section 4.55 to delete condition 71 relating to the footpath along an unrelated road frontage.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED Property: 73 to 75 Culloden Road, Marsfield Local Development Application No. LDA2020/0103 Applicant: Northern Group Vi Pty Ltd / Ng Projects Pty Ltd Staged development application. Stage 1 comprises consolidation and re-subdivision. Stage 2 proposes the construction of a multi-dwelling housing development containing 3 dwellings on proposed lot 1 and a dual occupancy on proposed lot 2. Strata subdivision is also proposed.

Ryde Council touts renewable energy BY OUR CIVIC ROUNDSMAN

The City of Ryde this week declared confidence in achieving a 100 per cent renewable energy target within ten years but Councillor Chris Moujalli has questioned the cost benefits to ratepayers. Mayor Jerome Laxale said the 100 percent renewable energy target by 2030 is not only achievable, it will reduce Council utility costs and city wide emissions levels as well as increasing energy security. He said these utility cost savings will be made by not paying for energy from a (fossil fuel based) energy grid when it can be freely sourced from solar and other alternatives. “By committing to a 100 percent renewable energy target, the City of Ryde is continuing its efforts in taking real action to tackle climate change,” he said. Liberal Councillor Chris Moujalli is skeptical when it comes to the rhetoric of climate change and just as skeptical of the financial projections used by the Mayor to justify his claims that renewable energy will reduce costs to ratepayers. “Ratepayers are being asked to stump up so that Council can buy a clean conscience with their accounting tricks,” he told The Weekly Times. Councillor Moujalli has been a lone voice at council meetings with his warnings that a 100 per cent dependence on alternative energy is a high risk option that could result in power black outs recently caused by alternative energy failures in South Australia. “The reality is energy sources such as coal and gas will continue to play a vital role in guaranteeing a reliable energy supply to Ryde residents and businesses, although renewable energy supply has grown and will continue to grow as a share of our energy mix,” he said. Mayor Laxale does not accept Clr Moujalli’s claim that ratepayer’s are being asked to “stump up” to pay for renewable energy. “The common refrain that investing in renewables will result in increased costs for ratepayers is easily de-

but one councillor remains lone voice crying out in the wilderness . . .

bunked,” he said. “ It actually delivers energy savings as energy that was once sourced from the grid at a cost is instead sourced for free from renewables, which will result in savings for our ratepayers over the long term. “To date, the City of Ryde has shown time and again that investment in a cleaner and greener future provides long term economic and environmental benefits for our community. “As an example, since 2018 Council has divested more than a third of its investment portfolio away from fossil fuel-aligned institutions, with no worsening of our financial position.” The Mayor is a strong supporter of solar energy and points to the success of solar energy at the Ryde Aquatic and Leisure Centre. “The City of Ryde is placed second for the highest number of kilowatts of solar installed across the northern region of Sydney councils and Council is already on track to source more than 60 percent of its energy needs by 2030, even if no further interventions are taken.” Elected Greens and now Labor Councillor Edwina Clifton - who proposed the motion for the staff report - said the 100 percent renewable energy target is a proactive way to support last year’s Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency. “The bush fires that ravaged much of Australia last summer show the severe damage that can be caused when zero action is taken,” she told The Weekly Times. “As a Council, we simply cannot continue to wait while other authorities at all levels of government sit idle and that is why committing to this target is such an important step in Council’s efforts to tackle climate change.” Mayor Laxale has called

Councillor Chris Moujalli says ratepayers will wear the cost of Ryde’s renewable energy target on neighbouring councils to follow the City of Ryde’s example. Hunters Hill Council has been the most recent council to declare a Climate Emergency, following Lane Cove’s declaration. Hunters Hill Liberal Councillors Ben Collins and Zac Miles were nonetheless critical of the council declaration which they argue is a meaningless “feel good gesture” that is not supported by goals or emission targets. Councils across Sydney are considering incentives to encourage households to switch to renewable energy that include rate rebates and council support for development applications. Many residents and businesses nonetheless argue that they simply cannot afford the cost of switching to renewable energy on promises of long term savings. “It is all very well for these cashed up councils to preach to us the benefits of installing solar energy but quite frankly we don’t even have the money to repair a fence to keep next door’s dog out of our backyard, let alone fork out the cash for expensive solar panels, “ one Inner West Council resident told The Weekly Times.

Submissions regarding the application must be lodged no later than 20 May 2020. Anyone may make submissions to Council. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or delivered in person to the Customer Service Centre. A submission by way of objection should specify the grounds of objection. The City of Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications will be publicly accessible on request. The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall consideration of the application. An electronic copy of the plans and details accompanying the above applications can be viewed online at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay/majorda during the notification period.

Customer Service Centre: 1 Pope Street, Ryde Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au Mayor Jerome Laxale and Clr Edwina Clifton strongly advocate solar energy.

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Council adopts 100% renewable energy target The City of Ryde continues to take a leading role in the fight against climate change with Council adopting a 100 percent renewable energy target by the end of the decade. Luckily, Council is in a very strong position to achieve this target based on the extensive work it has already undertaken with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. In fact, Council is on track to source more than 60 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030 based on no further interventions taken. The 100 percent target by 2030 is not only achievable - it will also deliver a range of benefits for the entire community including reduced Council utility costs, reduced carbon emissions and increased energy security. And despite what some may say, investing in renewables will actually deliver savings for ratepayers over the long term as energy that was once sourced and paid for from the grid will instead be sourced for free from renewables. The bushfires that destroyed large swathes of Australia last summer showed us all that we need to take proper action to reduce carbon emissions and I am extremely proud that the City of Ryde has committed to this target and demonstrated real leadership on such an important issue.

Ryde GP Respiratory Clinic The first ever GP Respiratory Clinic in Australia was recently opened in the City of Ryde as part of efforts by Federal and State governments to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The GP Respiratory Clinic is located at 11-17 Khartoum Road in Macquarie Park and operates between 8.00am and 5.00pm, seven days a week. The free clinic is available to assess people who are experiencing mild to moderate respiratory symptoms and diagnose cases including COVID-19, influenza and pneumonia.

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Walk-ins are not accepted at the clinic, so bookings are essential. For more information and to make a booking visit www.wisemedical.com.au/ respiratory-clinic. Alternatively, bookings can be made by calling 0412 611 948 between 9.00am and 5.00pm.

Draft Art Collection Management Policy The City of Ryde’s draft Art Collection Management Policy is on public exhibition for community comment. Council recognises the important role of art as a form of cultural expression and heritage, and holds an art collection on behalf of the City of Ryde community. The draft City of Ryde Art Collection Management Policy defines the aspirations, purpose and objectives of Council’s Art Collection (the Collection) and outlines the processes and standards for its ongoing development and management. This policy includes guidelines for acquisition (adding items to the Collection through gifts or purchase) and deaccessioning (removing items from the Collection).

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Where can I view the draft Policy?

Time is running out to have your say on a range of financial measures Council is proposing to assist local businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Online www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay

How do I make a submission? Submissions must be clearly marked as ‘Draft Art Collection Management Policy’ via: Online www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay Email cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au Post General Manager, City of Ryde, Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 Closing date for submissions is Sunday 24 May 2020.

The measures include waiving outdoor dining fees payable by cafés and restaurants, health inspection and compliance fees, fire safety certification fees and filming application fees. Council is also proposing to consider all applications for rent deferrals submitted by café and restaurant owners operating from a Council premise.

ONLINE EVENTS IN YOUR CITY Grab a drink and kick back in your favourite chair while listening to free live performances by talented local artists from the comfort of your lounge.

These financial measures are on public exhibition until Tuesday 28 April. For more information and to provide a submission visit the Have Your Say section of the City of Ryde website at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay.

Ryde-In: The Lounge Sessions brings live entertainment to you while supporting artists within the Ryde community during a time when some of our live events cannot go ahead. Find out more at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/TheLoungeSessions

For ratepayers, Council has introduced a fast-tracking process for financial hardship applications, which is available at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/hardship. We will also consider our budget as well as rates, fees and charges at the upcoming Council meeting on Tuesday 28 April. Sincerely,

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Register, Read and Be Rewarded The 1000 Books Before School program is a free early literacy program designed to build important literacy skills prior to starting school and instil a love of reading. Find out more at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/1000Books Our libraries may be temporarily closed but don’t let that stop you and your child from reading and reaching 1000 books!. View the online library at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/onlinelibrary

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Happy New Year –

I hope 2016 is a wonderful year for you all. In my previous role as Minister for Youth, a mentoring programme called Youth Frontiers was instigated and supported by the NSW Government. I am pleased to say it is still continuing and in our area is operated by RAISE Foundation.

ANZAC DAY 2020 will be different, but you can still show your Spirit When times are tough, Australians have always relied on the distinctive qualities of mateship, humour, ingenuity, courage and endurance to get us through.

The mentoring program focuses on improving the lives of youth in making informed choices, improving social and professional relationships, advancing their wellbeing and coping strategies, alongside empowering individuals through setting and achieving holistic goals for a brighter future.

Known as the ANZAC Spirit, these five qualities have defined Australians ever since the first troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in World War one. In the current climate, we’re reminding Australians that we all bear these qualities within us, ready to come to the fore when we need them. With COVID-19 heavily impacting on this year’s commemorations, The Returned and Services League of Australia New South Wales Branch (RSL NSW) has shared some suggestions on how Australians can

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This program, a NSW Youth Frontiers Initiative, will provide mentoring to students at Marsden High School, and I encourage those interested in We remember all Australians who served and died in becoming a mentor to register through war and on operational service. The spirit ofwww.raise. AnzAc, org.au <http://www.raise.org.au> with its qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice,

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commemorate ANZAC Day on April 25. How You Can Commemorate ANZAC Day 2020. There’s no doubt that ANZAC Day 2020 will be very different to ANZAC Days of previous years. While we will not be gathering at services or marches, there are still ways to acknowledge ANZAC Day and ensure Australian servicemen and women are appropriately remembered. Here are some suggestions: • Record yourself reciting the ode or sharing a message of support for

veterans. Respond “Going” to our ANZAC Day 2020 Facebook event. Then use the hashtag #ANZACSpirit and share how you’ll be commemorating privately, as well as who you’ll be remembering this ANZAC Day. • Light up the dawn. At 6am on ANZAC Day, go to the end of your driveway or stand on your balcony and listen to a brief commemorative service. Together – even while apart – we’ll remember those who served and sacrificed. You can sign the pledge to light up the dawn at rslanzacspirit. com.au • Tune into live services and virtual commemorative services. The ABC will be broadcasting a

5.30am service from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. There will also be a 10am service from the Anzac Memorial in Sydney that will be broadcast on ABC and streamed live. Reach out to a mate who might be alone. Many people are alone during this time of isolation. It’s an opportunity to invoke the ANZAC value of mateship and check to see how a mate is doing. • Donate to the ANZAC Appeal online at anzacappeal.com.au. Donations support Australian veterans and their families in need. Donations in New South Wales support services provided by RSL DefenceCare and Veteran Sport Australia.

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To acknowledge our servicemen and women, I encourage you to #StandAtDawn in front of your TV, on your driveway or garden, or even on your balcony to remember all those who have served and sacrificed and those who continue to serve our nation. Anzac Day coverage on ABC includes: • 5.30am: A live broadcast of the National Memorial Service from the Australian War Memorial.This includes from around 6am, The Last Post and a minute of silence. • 10.00am: A live broadcast from the ANZAC Memorial, Hyde Park.

25 ApriL AnZAC DAy Let us stand in our driveway or living room at 6:00am for dawn service to “Respect the Day” and respect social distancing.

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Parramatta praises heroic nurses: “This, indeed, had been an Australian Day!” THE PARRAMATTA HERITAGE CENTRE has preserved treasures from Anzac soldiers who served in The Great War.

Among these treasures is this tribute (below) to the Australian nurses who served in Netley Hospital, Southampton, written by Corporal Gilbert Anschau (pictured) whose father was the Postmaster in Parramatta. After contracting Enteric Fever, Corporal Anschau was treated by Australian nurses in Southampton before he was shipped back to Sydney in 1916 where he wrote this account of the Australian nurses for The Sunday Times Newspaper.. “It was so good to see a bright, cheerful Australian woman, and, somehow, Australia did not seem so far away after all.

Netley Hospital in Southampton cared for sick and wounded Anzacs.

“A stir was made towards the motor-car, and from it baskets of cake and sandwiches were brought to light and off we walked to the Y.M.C.A. hut to have our tea. “ After accepting an invitation for a day’s outing, 20 of us just lived till the following Tuesday. “On that day a drag called for us, and the party, consisting of not less than 20, were taken for a delightful drive into Southampton to Mrs. Chirnside’s home, where the talk and laughter of really happy Australians seemed to make the time pass all too quickly. “Before leaving we all inspected the tall, thin gum tree, the pride of the home, and each was given a leaf, which was crumpled and sweet, and quickly our thoughts went back to the dear old Australian bush. “And, putting our crumpled gum leaves away, we were quiet as we arranged ourselves again in the car. “The drive through the long avenue of trees, whose leaves had turned a deep

yellow, tinted with red, soon brought the laughter and talk back again. “After dinner — and the dinner was a real Australian one, having been carefully thought out and ordered some days before — we were taken to the pictures. “All too soon the time came for us to return to hospital, for the order was rigidly enforced to be back at 5.30. “So,bidding good-bye, we sang and whistled as we drove back, feeling deeply thankful and grateful to one Australian woman who had let a ray of sunshine into our monotonous, and, to some of us, weary life in hospital. “Even the clank of the gate closing in failed to take from us the feeling that this, indeed, had been an Australian day. “And Mrs. Chirnside is doing this every week — Sunday at the hospital cheering the boys up, and on Tuesday taking out a party of them for a drive and dinner. “Every one of us Australians who have been to Netley Hospital wish we could

make Mrs Chirnside and the Captain understand how much we appreciate it all. “We think they have more than done ‘their bit’ by girding us with fresh hopes and vigor more than ever to do our best to uphold the love and loyalty of our own Australian folk. “London is an immense place, and there are Australians everywhere helping the Australian boys. “But I shall tell you of “Anzac Buffet”, Horseferry Road, Westminster, the Mecca of Australian soldiers in London. “I cannot describe the kind of feeling which takes possession of us, and instinctively makes us set our feet towards the Anzac Buffet, and there sit and be with our own folk again. “The Buffet is so cheerful and bright, the girls — every one Australian-born — are so jolly and pleased to do anything, that it is one of the greatest pleasures in London for us to get round to the Buffet, and be once more in Australia. “There are 300 of them, so it’s impossible to name them all.

An ANZAC message for these challenging times ANZAC Day is a timely reminder of the way previous generations of Australians responded in times of great hardship – with courage, steely fortitude, and a spirit of sacrifice, service and mateship. While our present situation is a far cry from the battlefield, this year, let us honour our servicemen and women past and present by demonstrating that same irrepressible Australian spirit in the face of adversity. To all who have served, and continue to serve, my sincere thanks. Lest we forget.

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“They all work so hard, and are so cheerful about it, that the boys are always there. “There are many English girls, I am told, who would like to help in the Buffet but it is only Australian-born who help the Anzac to his coffee. “Another Australian who has done much is Miss May Baxter, a former matron of the Tamworth Hospital, and now in charge of the Coulter Hospital, Grosvenor Square. “In France, at the College of Juilly, transformed into a Military Hospital, will be found Miss Perry Handley, another Australian, who is one of the directing factors helping in the American Military Hospital for French and English soldiers, and now for our own boys in France. “Miss Handley, it will be remembered, was in one of our big Sydney hospitals. “She cannot do too much for the wounded and sick under her care. “Sir George Reid, too, has been a father to the Australian soldier, and too much cannot be said or written of the assistance he has given. “So, when, the cheers are being raised, let a loud noise be made to reach the ears of those in England, who, though far away from Australia, are deserving of our best praise and gratitude for all they have done for us Australian soldiers.”

ANZAC Day this year will be very different to other years. This day which is singular to all Australians and our Kiwi mates across the ditch will not be celebrated with the vast numbers attending a Dawn Service or a wreath Laying Ceremony or an ANZAC Parade in the cities or townships. Instead it will be our home that will become a meeting place for remembrance. The shoulder to shoulder crowds gathered in the bracing air of a dawn service will be replaced by individuals or small family groups pausing in their activities to remember the sacrifices of many. A halt to our daily pursuits to remember and respect the efforts and sacrifices, made by our currently serving men and women of our Defence Forces and the memory of those from other years that have paid the supreme sacrifice that we may live in a world at peace. Today we are united in our separation as we do battle with that invisible enemy ,the virus, that has no uniform, has no rules of engagement and can strike when your defences are down. AS we individually commemorate ANZAC Day we are united in that Spirit of ANZAC and we will come through our adversity at this time, turning a hardship into a conquest and to walk a little taller in our victory. To our Mates: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them

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Anzac Commemoration in Hunters Hill 2020 By Rod Stewart

Much that we take for granted has changed so quickly, it is difficult to know where to start this column as so much that we have taken for granted has changed in a truly short space of time. Anzac Day, sub-Branch meetings, functions and other social get-togethers are all on hold as we navigate the current health crisis. The impact of COVID-19 is huge, and it is vitally important that we all pay attention to the current health advice being circulated by the government. Normally at this time of the year we would be polishing shoes, pressing suits, getting the campaign medals out and digging out of the back of the wardrobe a slouch hat or beret. Not this year! For the first time since Anzac Day was first celebrated it will not be publicly commemorated due to something other than a World War.

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will be difficult for many, as they will be unable to gather with friends as per the long established tradition.

Keeping Anzac Tradition alive

In our own way, we’ll recognise the men and women that served to protect all that’s important to us. They did so for our freedom! Their sacrifice and mateship forged in war, has helped establish our Australian values.

This act of remembering and paying respects to those that have sacrificed is what keeps the Anzac tradition alive. It is important that we continue to support the veteran community through this crisis by using the available technology to checkin on mates and others who may not be coping with the new environment of social distancing and isolation. In the words of the Governor General, it is our duty to be “there for each other, kind to each other and connected to each other”. RSL NSW logo

This Anzac Day we’ll be thinking of those who are currently serving or have previously fought, died or returned, changed forever.

Lest we forget! Mark A. Bennett Mayor - Hunters Hill

ROLL OF HONOUR BOER WAR 1899 – 1902 SPIER, W.L. WORLD WAR I - 1914 – 1918 ABBOTT, W.H. ALEY, A.S. ALLAN, M.T. BANNERMAN, V. BARDER, R.O. BASSAN, R.A. BROWNE, S.J. BUCKLAND, G.J. CARPENTER, S.H. CLARKE, O.E. CLARKE, T.H.B. CLERK, K.B. DENTON-CLARKE, T.H. EDGINGTON, F.S. ERBE, H. GAMMIE, A. GARLING, T.W.

WORLD WAR I - 1914 – 1918 HAYES, M. HENDERSON, H.G. HENDERSON, R.G. HENRY, W. JEFFREY, J. JENKINS, A.T. LAVERS, L.K.J. LENEHAN, R.E. LONGWORTH, C.G. LYNCH, J.P. MACKENZIE, J. MAKINSON, G.P. MAKINSON, R.H. MANNING, C.E. MANNING, G.O.

WORLD WAR I - 1914 – 1918 McBRIDE, J.I. MINER, C.J. NOAKE, R.J.M. O’DONNELL, P. PHILLIPS, F.S. PORTER, F.M. POYNAN, F.L. ROSEBY, H.C. SEWELL, A.W. SIMPSON, G.B.G. SMITH, M.R. STRUTT, T. WALLER, T.J. WARREN, A.

WORLD WAR II - 1939-1945 BAKER, C.E. BARKER, R.P. BECK, N.C. (MID) BOOTH, M. CINCOTTA, F. DIEWS, B.A. DUNLOP, E.A. FERGUSON, C.S. FRASER, G.G. GADD, A.C. GRAY, H. GURDON, P.B.B. HARDING, R.E. HART, R. HERPS, J.R.W HILL, H.C. (DSC)

WORLD WAR II - 1939-1945 HOUGHTON, D.C. HOWELL, W.T. HUNTER, J.G. HUNTINGTON, J.B. JACKSON, S.J. LLOYD, J.T. LOTZE, E.L. McATEER, H.H. McDOUGALL, W.L. MAGNUSSON, H.J. MULLER, F.H. MURPHY, F.M. OAKES, L.W. PODGER, O.F. POTTIE, J.C. RENDALL, M.H.G.

WORLD WAR II - 1939-1945 ROBERTS, G.P. ROBINSON, M. ROLFE, C.B.N. (MID) SHIELDS, F.C. SIMPSON, R.A. SMALL, J.C.L. SMITH, L.M.H. STOBO, E.A. SUTTON, F.C. THORNTON, G.H.W. THURNLEY, A.H. VENN, G.B. VENN, G.S. WEST, R.G. WHYTE, R.G. WINDEYER, H.F.

UNITED NATIONS – KOREA LARSON, E.

How Can You Commemorate Anzac Day 2020?

While we will not be gathering at services or marches, there are still ways to acknowledge Anzac Day and ensure Australian servicemen and women are appropriately remembered. There is the Light Up The Dawn initiative. At 6am on Anzac Day, go to the end of your driveway or stand on your balcony and listen to a brief commemorative service. Together – even while apart – we’ll remember those who served and sacrificed. You can sign the pledge to light up the dawn at www.rslanzacspirit.com.au

You can also tune into live services and virtual commemorative services.

The ABC will be broadcasting a 5.30am service from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. There will also be a 10am service from the Anzac Memorial in Sydney that will be

broadcast on ABC and streamed live. In Hunters Hill the bell of All Saints will sound at 5.55 am for those who observe the Light Up the Dawn in driveways or on verandas. The Rev Michael Armstrong from All Saints Anglican Church has created a YouTube video – you can view it on The Weekly Times’ website – weeklytimes.

com.au To encourage people to mark Anzac Day, within the bounds of current legislation, by gathering from 5:55am on Sunday 25th April in “safe places” to prepare for a minute’s silence at 6am. Placing a poppy, rosemary, or a flower at one of the War Memorials in Hunters Hill, Ryde or Gladesville as people take their exercise this

week, ensuring they maintain social distancing. You can also donate to the Anzac Appeal online at www.anzacappeal.com.au Donations support Australian veterans and their families in need. Donations in New South Wales support services provided by RSL DefenceCare and Veteran Sport Australia.

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ANZAC DAY 2020: Petty Officer Merv Cardelli

The following biography of Petty Officer Cardelli was delivered by his son Robert, during the digital service that will be streamed from Lane Cove Council’s website - www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/AnzacDay. The Cardelli family emigrated from the Veneto and Tuscany regions in Italy in 1880 on an ill-fated expedition led by Marquis de Ray. Those that survived were eventually granted land in the New Italy settlement in Woodburn, Northern NSW. Dad was born in Sydney on 25 January 1922 - the eldest of three children to his parents Lou and Ruby and lived a modest life around the Lakemba and Belmore area. Dad attained the Intermediate Certificate at the age of 14 and left school at 15 to get a job and help his family pay the bills. His first job was with George Cull & Son, a leather merchant and then with McMahon & Co., a millinery company but it was his next job with the P&O Steamship Navigation Co. which later became known simply as P&O, where he learnt the ins and outs of shipping. He attended night classes at Sydney College to obtain his Leaving Certificate. Dad was still working with P&O on 3 September 1939 when Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced Australia’s involvement in the Second World but it was not until September 1941 when he was called up to join the Militia, which is the equivalent of the Army Reserve. Dad’s basic training commenced at the camp at Warwick Farm with the Army Field Survey Regiment - in July 1942 he was promoted to Lance Bombardier. Dad has always talked about their living quarters in converted stables with their bedding

made from chaff bags filled with straw and that the stables were riddled with fleas. Dad was trained in surveying, geometry, and trigonometry and to drive and be an observer in Bren gun carriers. These were like small armoured tanks with a Bren gun, which was a machine gun, mounted on the front. Their aim in battle was to be at the front line watching where the allied artillery fire was landing and then through quick calculations report back to the Command Post so adjustments could be made so that the next shells would land on target. Some of his mates requested transfers to the Royal Australian Air Force. but dad’s application was rejected by his Colonel who said his training and skills made him too important in the survey regiment. Eventually his request for a transfer to the Royal Australian Navy was approved – he joined with the rank of Ordinary Seaman and was posted to HMAS Cerberus, near Melbourne, in early 1943. Initial training took three months before he was selected to be trained in electronics at Melbourne Technical College. Training at the College included radar and new navigation position fixing systems such as Loran and Decca as well as how to construct a radio, radio transmitters and receivers. Other training included the study of radio waves, electro-magnetism and submarine tracking. After six months training dad received orders that he was to

proceed to Townsville where he would be part of a team comprising 24 Navy personnel to maintain eight radio transmitting towers. The following day dad boarded a troop train to Townsville with the rank of Petty Officer. The towers were located on the outskirts of South Townsville. They worked in shifts of 4 hours on and 8 hours off. They would work for 7 days and then have 1 day off. Often when extra maintenance was required they would forego some of their time off. Although radio telephone messages could be sent and

received the majority of messages were in morse code. The towers were critical in sending, relaying, and receiving messages from the Armed Services not only right around Australia but from the Pacific, in the South China Sea and as far away as London . They played a key role in the Battle of The Coral Sea. Dad remained in Townsville until the end of the war. A few months later he was sent back to Sydney before accepting an offer of a permanent position in the Navy. Dad enjoyed working for the Navy, but after pressure from his parents to return to a safer

civilian life, he discharged in October 1946 and returned to work with P&O at the age of 24. He progressed to P&O Wharf Manger until his retirement in 1982. Although retired from P&O, with his vast wealth of knowledge, he continued working for various shipping companies in Sydney for several more years. After the war dad married Dorothy and they built a home in Lane Cove which dad lived in until last year when he moved into a Nursing Home I am proud of my father, his life and his service in the Army and Navy.

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Saturday April 25, 2020 Drummoyne MP remembers mate The Returned and Services League has asked Australians to Remember A Mate on Anzac Day and Drummoyne MP John Sidoti has posted this tribute to the late Wal Smith. “Wal (pictured) was chief attendant of the Cenotaph in Martin Place for 78 years, retiring after ANZAC Day in 2018,” Mr Sidoti “He had wanted to join the army but was unable to due to having had surgery for cancer. “Acting as a custodian of the Cenotaph was his way of giving back. “His service was acknowledged with an OAM in 1999. “He was also awarded ANZAC of the Year in 1998 and 2013. “Wal served the position with exemplary commitment and dedication, even attend-

The Booth family in two World Wars

ing an ANZAC Day service with a drip in his arm, following ill health. “Thank you for your service, Wally Scott-Smith. Rest in Peace.”.

Radio 2RRR in special Anzac Day broadcast

GLADESVILLE based Radio Station 2RRR will take part in the Light Up The Dawn campaign being promoted by the Returned and Services League. Radio 2RRR Chairperson Leonie McClure will broadcast a special Anzac Day program from 3am that will feature more songs written about Anzac Day. “The songs are from many, many artists including Lee Kernaghan, Beccy Cole, Simply Bushed, Luke O’Shea and many more ,” Ms McClure said. This year’s Anzac Day will be a different one for Radio 2RRR with the Leonie McLure broadcast being made from her Revesby home. “I believe in helping artists,” she said. “I believe in Anzac Day. “This year we have to stay home, so I am bringing the artists’ music to you from my house. “ I hope the neighbours won’t mind.

“There is aLso a recommendation that at 6:00AM people pay their respects by standing with a lit candle in their home, at the end of their driveway or on their balcony, and we will show this respect.” On Anzac Day - starting at midnight on Rockman’s Midnight Special - 2RRR will be paying its respects to this solemn day by playing songs that commemorate the Day. Leonie has decorated her garden with handmade poppies and will be out the front of her home at 6:00AM holding a candle as The Last Post sounds to remember and thank all who have served. You can tune in to 2RRR 88.5FM on your radio, via the free apps or go to 2rrr. org.au to stream.

Arthur John Booth recruited at 16 years, pictured right, with his elder brother Henry, aged 18 and they served in France and Belgium in WW1 along with their twenty year old brother-in-law William Taylor Gibbs married to their eldest sister Bertha. Arthur was the only one to survive and visited the grave of Henry at Villers Bretonneux while Will was killed in action at Ypres and lies in an unknown grave. In World War 2 Arthur’s youngest brother George Booth served in Dutch New Guinea and pictured with his wife Nellie and son Alan at their Shepherd Street Ryde home. George and Alan opened Booth’s Cakes & Pies now known as McIntosh’s at Cox’s Road Mall fifty years ago. Arthur married Renee Buckland at St Anne’s Church Ryde in January 1927 and her brother Stanley Wilberforce Buckland served in Syria and the Middle East.

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JAYS MAINTENANCE PLUS Jason 0424 619 816 SERVING THE LOCAL AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS.

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SMICHAEL 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. * Free onsite quote. Lic No 310324c

Lic149577c

PAINTERS &

0412 448 623 DECORATORS Good Pensioner Discounts. Free Quotes. 10 Years experience. Satisfied customers. Insured. LAWN MOWING

0421 656 420

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS

9809 0329

Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply)

KITCHEN REPAIRS Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, massage Kick-boards etc. QUALIFIED STRESS RELIEVING No job too small. Free quotes 7 days. 0406 038 729 angeloskitchenrepairs@gmail.com Lic no Relaxing full body massage. Swedish & remedial.

139738C

GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES

Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Call Demitri Lic 288665c

PLUMBERS

THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 Aspect Painting & Decorating 0401 951 257 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line All types of painting, reliable, g’teed service, free trimmer repairs & service. quotes, pensioners discount fully insureds

Full Kitchen Package and 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

301036c

PLASTERING

8819 2795 SAMSON LANSCAPING 0432 474 950 20 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c & Property maintenance. Design, Construct, Maintain, Irrigation service ins. Free Quotation. BILLY’S PAINTING & DECORATING BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST samson.call@hotmail.com Lic 208121c 0414 881 267 9878 1677 9638 1398 0419 409 130

9809 3623 Lawn, gutters cleared. Fully Insured. Call Jason

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

0423 203 356

0423 808 115

Landscaping Services Est. since 1986. 9874 8620 Sales, service, installations on all brands. Est. Landscaping, Paving. Garden restorasince 1986 www.australianhotwater.com.au. tion garden design 15 years experience. Lic 53936C Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412594911

ironing services

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

143 534 Paul 0407 207 672 Cheapest price, best quality.0411 We prove it. Fully 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Landscape design & construction. Member of guaranteed 20 years experience, free quotes Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, AILDM Lic 164240 Lic 77216c Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, A LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST

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Ayurvedic style. Home vis it. All Sydney areas.

EDGE PAINTING

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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

7 Colour Painting & Decorators 0406 526 688 0430 247 506 All work guaranteed, best quality, 20yrs, fully Insured. Free quotes.

pest control FORENSIC PEST CONTROL PC

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

COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE

0414 808 809

Phillip Draper West Ryde

Lic 3906

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

0416 297 555

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 178744c

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

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

YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER

0414 837 679

Phil 9715 1804

Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer. Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/ asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c

PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING

Est. Locally 1981

RYDE SEWERFIX

9809 4230

0418 961 406

Lic 3792

0412 200 939

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

GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES

1300 360 457 9817 4777

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

9808 3020

Lic 3433

0413 402 599

For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Lic 168655C Visa/Master/Eftpos.

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PLUMBERS (continued) CMF PLUMBING

0411 232 629

9808 4220

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

9809 4230 0412 200 939

Local Gas Specialists · Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced · Carbon Monoxide Testing · Hot Water Heaters · Leak location & repair · New installations, replacement & additions · Bayonets & BBQ conversions. Lic. L985

FRANK DRAPER SEWER REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS 0438 065 852 Free Quotes, High Pressure Water Jetter Service. Lic 181690c Ryde

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

JIM MEADE PLUMBING

0418 247 597

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

J.P.L PLUMBING

0439 742 874

Local plumber based in Denistone • Blocked pipes • Taps • Faulty toilets • Drainage • Hot water system • Gas cooking heating. Local discounts apply Ph Jamie 0439 742 874. No 145563c

FLOW-RITE PLUMBING CO P/L

Gregi 0408 603 091 Hot water tanks replaced-Burst Pipes-General Lic 53160c plumbing. Greg 0 408 603 091

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

PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS

9191 7353

The Punctual Plumbers -

• 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

ALL DAY/ NIGHT PLUMBING

0414 849 366

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

REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS

RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828

surveyor

REMOVALISTS

roof repairs

• House • Factory • Piano • Furniture • Disposals Competitive Rate with excellent service! All areas! PH 0403 903 022, 0466 669 107

DJ DAISLEY AND SONS PTY LTD

KW Removals

0403 903 022

AB HOME REMOVAL

0431 995 369

9745 5772

Excellent Service. No job too big or small. Local and interstate. $80 per hour.

BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 9808 6854 Leak Detection. All roof & gutter repairs guaran- Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@ Lic 123259C atssurveyors.com.au teed. 35yrs Exp. C/Cards OK. ATS LAND SURVEYORS

swimming

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

rubbish removals AUSSIE BATTLER.

Enquiries 0417 477 733

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

Ew Building And Bathroom

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

FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL Glen 0418 268 040 ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes Gabriel 0404 032 426 • Excavator for hire Specilaising in bathroom renos & all types • Domestic/Commercial of wall & floor tiling. Call Gaby Lic 251461c • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen. SAM THE TILING MAN

0415 912 621

Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL

roofing J & M SCHALK.

9878 4483

9808 3199

Brian 0413 115 450 20yrs exp all areas, rubbish, gard’, pruning & odd jobs. F/Q, same day service 8 days/week. Brian NO TEXTING.

Renovators

Cheapest Price’s

9809 2536

0408 642 056

Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replacing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302.

AAA ACTIVE ROOFING

0404 397 198

8677 4141

LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

Leakfinding/Repairs(tiles,metal,slate)shingals/skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing , Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s, Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c

sam’s roofing P/L Sam 0416 178 058 All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small Lic 215152c 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote.

Top ryde top roofing

0410 322 681

9871 0313 Lic 136874c

roof painting AARON’S ROOFING

0410 322 681

9871 0313

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

0423 808 115

8819 2795

High pressure clean & painting. Free quotes. 20% off quoted price. Work Guaranteed. Lic 157468c

TILES/TILING

9832 9837 0413 072 621

Small tiling jobs only Lab & Mats under Lic No. 68534C Call Garry 0416 295 790 $1000 40 yr exp

* All types of waste (large or small) * House hold / Commercial * Deceased Estates * Senior Discounts * Free Quotes * 30 years exp * 7 Days a Week

safety rails

Safety Rails by Rails 2U

Les 0439 967 102 Make your home safer by installing internal and external rails by experienced installer. Can supply and install large range of rail sizes, no long waiting lists. No job too small. Senior Discounts. Obligation Free Quote. Ph Les

SKIP BINS

PAYLESS MINI SKIPS

0402 844 744

George 0415 224 460 2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising in small drives. Call George

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 RYDE REPAIR CENTRE

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.

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

• High pressure cleaning Fix That Plumbing Gavin 0431 126 808 • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Local plumber based in Denistone. Lic 299998c

Guide

0409 833 832

Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828

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

Tree Lopping Services

0412 594 911

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

TV, DVD & AUDIO INSTALLS TV, AUDIO INSTALLATIONS Nick 0412

667 770

Set up of Plasma/LCD, Home theatre, DVD, HiFi. Pens disc. Technician with 40yrs exp. Call Nick.

TUITION

MATHEMATICS Jo-Anne 0401 914 269 Yr 4-12 Ext 1 & 2. Very experienced teacher and tutor. All lessons are now one-to-one video conferencing. These have proven to be surprisingly popular. Call Jo-Anne 0401 914269”

Phone

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TV REPAIRS

EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE

0412 566 100

9807 2772

• Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus • Get your DIGITAL Ready • All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years

WEST RYDE TV & DIGITAL BOX SET UP

9804 6954

DVD, home theatre, plasma TV Antenna, install & repairs 35 yrs exp. Pen Disc.

Guide

WINDOW CLEANING

VENETIAN BLINDS weddings AMORS VENETIAN BLIND LAUNDRY

8765 1733

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

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS 0409 833 832 RYDE REPAIR CENTRE Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828

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WINDOW CLEANING NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,

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SPIC AND SPAN WINDOW CLEANING Greg 0411 055 476

Also soft house wash. Greg: H/ pressure cleaning. Sydney Water exempt. OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING

Eugene 0415 258 454 9874 2815 David 0412 667 525 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified. Fully Insured 20 yrs exp. Call David fully ins. Eugene

Trades & Services Trades & Services 9807 6666

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For Sale INDOWS

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CABINET Six piece glass line near new, selling very cheap 10c Ph 9888 9611

roofing RUBBISH

glass services

GLASS SERVICES

PYE Record player, cassette player & radio $50 ono, plays 33 45’s Ph 0415 953 099

DVD Player SAST, karaeoke machine, CD’s VCD $50 ono Ph 0415 953 099 ING VINTAGE Compressor small electric with air line, new air gauge & spray gun, new pumps up tyres $150 ono Ph 0415 953 099 EXTERNAL Door second hand timber 2030x870x35

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Licence No: dress 206713c $50, Fairlane rims

$100, dishwasher above bench $100 Ph 9874 8509

registration POLICE NEWS

AIR Conditioner inverter Panasonic CU-E21 cool 6.3, heat 7.2, as new still in box $1000, antique style mirror $100 ono Ph 9874 8509

ies partner in sport Alleged drug dealer arrested in Eastwood HP Computer bag for laptop $10 Ph 0415 953 099

A woman was arrested and charged with dealing deadly drugs last week.

le-Hornsby soccer season saw a new sponsorship STEAM Mop $50, Garnet etween local business Lady Anne Funerals andstreet cer. steam cleaner Kambrook

he is due to appear in Burwood Local Court on July 6. ***** A MAN WHO SAID HE WAS BORED AT HOME was arrested and charged with urinating on the railway bridge in Meadowbank on Saturday night. The 40 year old Yagoona man was caught by a routine police patrol at the Meadowbank Wharf car park around 10.25pm. “The man was easily visible by any members of the public using the

boat ramp, entering the carpark or using the walking trail nearby,” police alleged. “Police approached the man and introduced themselves. “The man stated he was bored at home so left his residence in Yagoona to relax at the carpark.” Police issued a warning for Being In A Public Place Without A Reasonable Excuse as well as issuing a Criminal Infringement Notice for Offensive Behaviour. ******

woman’s reaction to DRIVER who lost conbeing pulled over was trol of his car in North erratic and police susRyde on Saturday has pected that she may be been arrested and under the influence of a charged with dangerous drug or alcohol. driving. “While the woman was Police allege the 28 trying to find her licence, year old driver was unshe was trying to keep der the influence of alpolice from seeing incohol when he lost congood cond $25 Ph 0415 953 med large $125 each Ph over by police. side her vehicle. trol of his car on Epping 099 0425 370 022 It is alleged the “Police then observed Road around 10.20pm. Wanted To Buy woman’s car was seen some resealable bags “The vehicle lost conTV Plasma 115cm with set GLASSWARE 6 Beer tall WINSTON READFORD to mount a concrete commonly used to store trol and fish tailed into top box & DVD player $150 also 2x6 wine beautiful and BOX Trailer with black & NOTARY PUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCING roundabout on Abuklea illicit drugs and a large the three lanes on EpPh 0415 953 099 quality $15 per set Ph 0425 white number plate Ph 0427 Road causing damage sum of notes in her walping Road before the 370 022 000 100 VACUUM Cleaner bagless to the roundabout and let.” driver’s side tyres hit the 165 Coxs Road hardly used good quality $40 to her car. The search is also alMOBILITY Walker with chair medium strip. (cnr Chauvel Street) Solicitors & RECORDS From the 60’s to Ph 0425 370 022 SPORTS REGISTRATION “The vehicle has leged to have found quality strong good value “The vehicle harshly the 90’s. Please call Darren NORTH RYDE Conveyancers $55 Ph 0425 370 022 continued along the two resealable bags accelerated on Epping LEAF Blower powerful for F 9888 3865 DAYS 20130412 423 538 southern footpath for a containing a crystal-like Road while swerving 15/1 Jordan Street fast easy job $30 Ph 0425 FLOWERING Potted plants T 9887 2888 distance of about 20 to substance believed to through the three lanes. 370 022 Gladesville tough reliable plants Autumn 30 metres before again be the drug Ice, canna“The vehicle travelled WORK WANTED EASY PARKING Date Location Winter Time colour. Salvias Karen Laing is presented with a the framed jersey by Rovers’ Life Memb entering the roadway,” bis, a container of liquid well above posted women’s HEATER Perfect for chinese lantern begonia admin@winstonreadford.com.au police said. believed to be GHB, speed limit of 70km/hr.” bathroom or smaller room REGISTERED NURSE AVAILABLE y 2nd February 12.30pm (Recreational) Youth Club many popular plants cheap SEE US FIRST “The vehicle headed in an unknown pill and a A police patrol lost $20 not used much not big2.30pm Home nursing, clinical care, All legal & conveyancing matters. (Competition) Ph 9858 1431 WEST a northerly direction for syringe RYDE of an unknown ROVERS Ph 0425 370 022 sight of the vehicle but childcare & aged care for short GIRLS JUST 1st February 10.30am Youth a short period of 2013 time, liquid. saw it again after it alleg/ long term contract atClub Hunters Soccer Registrations HALL Table polished timber YOUR CONTACT FOR CHAIR Office or TV LAWYERS, CONVEYANCERS HAVE F gs are essential!! crossing to the incorrect New Police also seized Welcome! edly hit a median strip Hill area ph 0422 962 524. &T NOTARY PUBLIC 84cm high 113cm wide NO ARY P UBLIC Members room quality leather very side of the road. three mobile phones on Epping Road , 50 New Players • Family Law 43cm deep 2 drawers 1 shelf We can help With Wills, comfortable great for resting We can help with Cleaning – Experienced “The woman was able that were located in the metres east of Mowbray ase phone Carolyn: 643 good cond $20 0410 Ph 0414 526 543 probate finalising not bulky high class $85 Ph “Wills,&probate & • Conveyancing * Reliable lady to steer the vehicle back vehicle as well as scales. Road West, Lane Cove. 158 0425 370 022 deceased estates * Honest, Thorough, Punctual “Know Where You Stand” to the correct side of the The woman was isThe vehicle sustained • Immigration Law & pending on Sport (Very Reasonable) * Home/Office road before again colsued a Court Attendextensive damage. For all legal androad shop 43-49 blaxland Shop 6,6, 43-49 Blaxland Road * Ironing all other legal services The 28-year-old drivEAGLE ST RYDE (NEAR GLADSTONE AVE) liding with the southern ance Notice for Supply conveyancing matters (corner of avenue) (corner ofargyle Argyle Avenue) * Good Refs kerb and coming to rest Prohibited Drug and er was arrested and rYde RYDE nsW NSW2112 2112 www.calabreselaw.com.au ECRETARY (Ph 9809 1022) Rear 223 Victoria Rd, GLADESVILLE 2111 * Free Quotes on the southern foot- in Possess Prohibited 13 charged with drink teams! driv70 Teams 2012 including women’s 9807 3222 Phone: 9817 4698 Phone: Susan 0421 180 466 Phone: 9807 3222 path.” Drug with further chargAVAKIAN Avak - Passed away April 7. Aged ing as well as dangerous (02) 9743 1333 Under 6’s to All Age, Over 35’s, Over 45’s & 73 years. Police said neighbours es expected to be laid. email: driving. Head Office 154 Elizabeth St, SYDNEY 2000Rd, 22/103 Majors Email: Bay Super League. WEST RYDE who heard the crash She will appear in BurHis licence was susPhone: 9264 3877 peter.howell@ohlegal.com.au FROST Colin Arthur - Passed away April 11. Peter.Howell@ohlegal.com.au Concord contacted triple zero wood local Court at a pended by police and Late of Carlingford. We value fair play and fun. SOCC and a police patrol later laterparticipation, date. JONES Marie - Passed away April 18. Late of We development opportunities stopped her car.also aim to provide *** 2013 Online Reg Carlingford and Northmead. Aged 97 years. for all our players. It is alleged that the AN ALLEGED DRINK egistration is now open BOOKSHELF

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$50 Ph 0415 953 099 service not for 203m2 profit987organisation and personal Jarrah and carved from 4 level Victoria Road, year old Lidcombe run by volunteers, providing support to grateful 110x120cm families $950 any West Ryde A$1.3M LAMP for with Bedroom or loss of avalueopportunities for Ph 0416 localwoman was caught on coping the room stunning $250 no offer 029men, 805 women, girls andBalaclava Road in Eastloungeroom $50 Ph 0415 loved one. Ph 0425t370 022 boys to be involved inwood around 2am on 953 A 099 p p ro p r i a t e l y, he community sport. RHAPIS Palms 7ft high 3ft Monday, April 13 with sponsorship assisted with wide bushy plants is through the style generous FOLDUPprovision Table 1800x740 the drugs Ice and GHB the of MIRRORS a new The It most support of local businesses 2 items one 400mm pots shade lovers $35 Ph 0415 953 099 for beautiful playing strip Rovers’ that the club continues toas well as a syringe and from Russia other from retail $200 selling $50 each top senior women’s team. grow and thrive as it entersseveral mobile phones TRAVEL BagRyde for men’s Rovers suit Birmingham (2) Ph 0414 826 158 57th year. West is a bothitsantique after her car was pulled

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MANCUSO Norma Angela (nee Paino) open Passed away. Late of Concord. Aged 86 years. Teams from Under 7 Registration Dates McNAMARA Sister M Eymard (Olga Mary) Competition runs Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm - Passed away April 15. Late of Ryde. In her Club shorts and socks inclu or 107th year. AUTO SERVICES SMASH REPAIRS – 1pm Sunday 3rd February 9am evelopment program boys and 3, 4 and 292 VICTORIA RD,5GLADESVILLE Meadowbank Park (Adelaide NORTON Peter Joseph -for Passed away Aprilgirls aged THE GOOD FUEL INN WEST RYDE SMASH REPAIRS to kno St. entrance) Want ayer's U9, U 10, U11 and U15's in first division 13.in Late of Concord. Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, Cnr Gerard St (Opp KFC) 932 Victoria Road, North Ryde 9888 5198 West RydeCheck our 9808webs 3033 m in U23 men’s football. This team is a stepping stone RYAN Mary Elizabeth (nee Curran) - Passed FREE TRAINING BALL • All mechanical all makes and www.westrydero tball away such as with a repairs, maintenance & service to April 7. Super League. Will be supported For Under 6’s and 7’s models, including new vehicles under Manufacturers Warranty BRAKE & CLUTCH CLUTCHSERVICES SERVICES BRAKE & To advertise please gram and play in Belsham the GHFA TIDBALL Colleen (nee senior Edwards)all - age competition. • Power steering services • EFI Servicing • Air Con Servicing NORTH RYDE BRAKE & CLUTCH Registratio Passed away. Late of Carlingford. Formerly of phone Narelle: my training squads Club shorts and socks included in all registrations SERVICES • Brakes & Clutches • Tune Ups Bowral and Pennant Hills. Aged 86 years. Saturday 2nd Febru Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, will field a Over 45’s men’s team 9888 5198 North Ryde or WEBB Susan Philippa (“Sue”) - Passed away REGO INSPECTIONS Want to know more? April 13. Lateand of Armidale. of Epping. Sunday 3rd Februa ormation to Formerly register online visit WHILE YOU WAIT. NO BOOKING NECESSARY FOR INCLUSION RING 9807 6666 Check our website for details Meadowbank Park (Ad www.westryderovers.asn.au

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Wallaby great Quade Cooper will fulfil a lifetime dream when he wears the Tigers colours in the resumed NRL comp due to restart on May 28.

By the one eyed Tiger

Rugby League can be grateful we now have a leader in the person of Peter V’landys who is a man of action and determination to push for the recommencement of the 2020 comp against all the odds and the procrastinators of the state and national bureaucracy. Quade was the star of the game several years ago with the Rest coached by former Wallaby and Balmain Tigers coach Alan Jones versus the Barbarians when AJ declared Quade would be a star in league. This is a view shared by the Tigers current supercoach Michael “Madge” Maguire who has expressed interest in giving Quade a go at the Tigers in 2020. Quade is currently

contracted in Japan where the competition is delayed by the coronavirus problem and will need his Japanese club clearance to play. Meanwhile the Tigers are trying to keep fit despite the isolation problems. At least the virus stuff up gives Tigers fans a chance to get set with the Ma-inLaw’s Funeral Fund on the Tigers winning the grand final when it eventually comes around. See ya there.

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