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Greenwich residents join fight
Opposition is mounting against a proposal to terminate a majority of Parramatta River ferries at Barangaroo near Darling Harbour instead of Circular Quay as at present.
Latest objections came from Greenwich residents meeting at Greenwich Community Centre where Sydney Ferries Transdev General Manager Operations Craig Rieck attended and answered a barrage of questions. He was accompanied by Hetaal Badiyani who is Communications and Stakeholder Manager. Mr Rieck was previously bombarded at a packed hostile Hunters Hill Town Hall meeting and Parramatta City Council has joined the action. See Page 10 Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts has secured a month’s extension for complaints to local MPs electorate offices. See page 4.
PICTURED LEFT: Greenwich residents overwhelmingly supported a motion to maintain Circular Quay as the terminus for Parramatta River ferries at last Wednesday’s Greenwich Community Association meeting. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.
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CATHIE’S COLUMN........................................... 2 Letters to the Editor........................................... 4 The Ranch special.............................................. 6 June Dally-Watkins Tribute............................... 8 Parramatta City News...................................... 10 Ryde City Council....................................... 12, 13 NORTH RYDE RSL CLUB........................... 14,15 Education feature........................................16-18 HANDY PHONE GUIDE...............................20-24 Bowls & Sport..............................................26-28
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JUNE DALLY-WATKINS OAM was a living legend and a good friend of The Weekly Times who sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday. She will long be remembered as a distinguished and elegant lady who has helped countless thousands over a lifetime. See our tribute inside on Page 8. Continued Page 3
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One love can change your life. One life can change the world. Ten (10) lucky TWT readers have a chance to win double passes to the movie “I STILL BELIEVE”. From the creators of I CAN ONLY IMAGINE comes an inspiring love story for the ages. Rediscover the wonder of love, based on the real-life story of chart-topping, Christian music mega star Jeremy Camp. Jeremy’s remarkable journey of love and loss proves there is always hope in the midst of tragedy.Starring KJ Apa (Riverdale, A Dog’s Purpose), Britt Robertson (The Longest Ride, A Dog’s Purpose), Shania Twain (Grammy Winner, Trading Paint) and Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump, Apollo 13). I STILL BELIEVE is directed by Jon and Andrew Erwin, produced by Kevin Downes, with the screenplay by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn. In Cinemas March 12. Classification TBC. To win go to our website, weeklytimes.com. au, click the button ‘Click to enter a TWT competi-
Partake in an early Sunday Creole Supper and joyfully enjoy all the wine that the original jazz agers couldn’t because of Prohibition! The all-inclusive price is $50 per person for a 2-hour jazz concert featuring the golden sounds of Delta Jazz, a New Orleans dinner and wine. There’s no better value. All this on Sunday March 8 from 6.30pm at Carisbrook Historic House 334 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove. Carpark via Waterview Drive. Inquiries 0418 276 365. Booking is essential at https://www.trybooking.com/ BHZLM
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The first concert for 2020 of the Ryde Eastwood District Music Club will take place at 8pm on Wednesday March 11. Due to renovations taking place at our usual venue in Cox’s Rd Hall, this concert will take place in the West Ryde Community Centre, 3-5 Anthony St, West Ryde (Opposite Coles). The artists performing will include: Angela Kim, Olivia Oxley, Matthew Zhou, Olivia Diament, Eunice Cheng and Emma Diaz. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20. All students will be admitted free. Tickets can also purchased online at Ticketbo. Eunice Cheng (17 yo) Matthew achieved her LMusA with distinction in 2018 and plays violin. Zhou Matthew Zhou (16 yo), born with a genetic condition called Albinism resulting in significant vision impairment, plays percussion and piano. To WIN write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelopeand send to TWT Eisteddfod Concert, PO Box 123, Ryde 1680. Competition closes on on March 2 and winners will be published March 4.
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Ten TWT readers have won Double Passes to Shen Yun, the global sensation combining ancient dance, technological innovation, historically authentic costumes and breathtaking animated backdrops. Ticket winners for Shen Yun’s opening night on March 4 are: Nancy Tsang of Beecroft; Benita Muller of West Ryde; Catherine Hingston of Eastwood; Sarah Maguire of Rydalmere and Keith Fryirs of East Ryde. The winners for Shen Yun’s March 6 show are: Mary Lagos of Melrose Park; Warwick Reynolds of Putney; Joy Ravallion of North Ryde; Vic Devjak of Eastwood; and Maureen Mandin of Epping. For more information about the show, visit www.shenyun.com/sydney or call 8988 5611.
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and Riverside Business Chamber have a specially themed Business After Hours to celebrate our Women in Business. Sabrina Bir, Chair of RBC’s Women in Business Committee, invites you to join her at our Patron Member Servcorp’s office, 9th Floor, Avaya House, 123 Epping Road Macquarie Park on Monday March 2 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Street parking available after 5:00pm; limited onsite parking. Cost for RBC members and first time visitors is free. Local Chamber and NSWBC members $20 Non-members $40. RSVP by Friday February 28 www.riversidechamber. com.au/events/bah2003/ Enquiries to Mark Kimber on 9952 8498.
Autumn/Winter Fashion Parade
Stafford Fashions will visit the Gladesville Presbyterian Church, Cnr Victoria and Pittwater Roads, Gladesvlle at 10.00 on Tuesday March 10 for a parade of autumn/winter fashions. Entry is $8.00 which includes morning tea. Bookings/enquiries: Pauliane Taylor 98075199.
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Saturday March 14 at Sydney’s Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, at 7pm. Enjoy an evening you won’t forget as Epping-based master magician Dr Taliesin MMC transports you back to a time when magicians performed their illusions within touching distance of the audience. Presented amidst the old-world elegance of the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in the Sydney CBD, you’re sure to be amused, amazed and mystified as coins appear, cards vanish and thoughts transfer from one person to another. With more than a decade of research behind his show, Classic Conjuring is the ideal way to mark a special occasion or simply to enjoy a night out with family and friends of all ages. Tickets $98 single or $312 family / group of four.NeBookings essential 0459 577 110 or visit www.ClassicConjuring.com.au To WIN write your name, address, and phone number on the back of an envelope and address to TWT Classic Conjuring, PO Box 123, Ryde 1680. Competition closes March 2 and winners will be published March 4.
(BMC) is held 1st Saturday monthly. March 7 2020 Beecroft Family Dance to Australian & Folk tunes, is to be held from 7.30pm -11.30pm in Beecroft’s Community Centre, corner of Beecroft Rd and Copeland St. Singles, couples, families or ‘parties’ of any dance experience level are welcome. Dances are ‘walked and called’ by an experienced caller. Supper and spot-prizes are included. Adult $19, concession $17, member $14, family $39, parties by prior arrangement. Join BMC at door and save. Dress is neat casual. Enquries at www.bushmusic.org.au or Sigrid (02) 9980 7077 or Wilma 0413 673 339
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 March 9. 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 March 4. Enquiries Secretary Alex Elliott 0438 774 323 or Vice President Paul Harcombe 0438 089 900. RIVERSIDE BUSINESS CHAMBER: Business After Hours Monday March 2 @ Servcorp, Level 9, 123 Epping Road Macquarie Park 5.30pm to 7pm. Enquiries Helen Crouch or Mark Kimber 9952-8498 or RiversideChamber.com. au
GLADESVILLE’s McDonalds Restaurant has become a popular haunt for a dozen magpies. Readers of The Weekly Times report the magpies have established a territory at the eastern end of the car park on Victoria Road and have become so used to being fed by humans that they hop onto the side mirrors of cars expecting a morsel. French fries are their favourite food and the birds will even hop onto the side windows of cars – within inches of the driver – waiting for a bag of fries to be opened and they love to be hand fed. Magpies have been shown to be able to recognise and memorise the faces of kind hearted humans and anyone who feeds magpies in their backyard will know they call be called down and will sometimes respond with their own calls. These Gladesville magpies do not seem to want to swoop to defend their territory, although swooping is usually confined to spring when the birds defend their nests. Unlike Ravens and other blackbirds, Australian magpies are bipedal and walk rather than hop,. One TWT reader observes that they are mostly seen in the car park at twilight. “We think they’re quite funny and we hope Mc Donalds don’t take steps to remove them.” Magpies are opportunistic birds with a keen sense of sight but why the Gladesville magpies have a particular preference for french fries could be due to the size and shape of the food, which can be easily snatched , carried and digested.
North Rocks View Club
The Next dinner meeting of the North Rocks Evening View Club will be held at 7pm on Tuesday March 10, at Muirfield Golf Club, Barclay Rd, North Rocks.Our guest speaker will Robyn Rewell who is a drug and alcohol nurse working within the gaol system. Please telephone Toni on 9871 1926 or 0411 693 076 or Margaret on 9872 1405 if you would like to attend
or visit our website at www. view.org.au if you would like further information.
Ryde Rotary Bushfire Appeal
Thank you to all those amazing and generous people in the Ryde community who donated to the Bushfire Appeal Collections held by Ryde Rotary Club in January. Special thanks to Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, West Ryde Marketplace, Eastwood Centre and Kwik Kopy at North Ryde.
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Ferry terminal at Barangaroo rejected at Greenwich
Wednesday 26 February, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3
BY OUR CHIEF CIVIC ROUNDSMAN
Greenwich residents overwhelmingly voted down a Transdev proposal to terminate ferries at Barangaroo instead of Circular Quay at last Wednesday’s special meeting at Greenwich Community Centre. (8hb 3 cols) The packed hall supported a motion to say: 1. Transdev’s consultation process did not provide adequate detail of changes at key locations, required those who wished to comment through its consultation interface to navigate an unnecessarily complex process and did not allow adequate time for meaningful community engagement 2. Barangaroo is not a major transport interchange. Public transport links : (a) are not adjacent to the ferry wharf (b) require commuters to walk distances that will add significantly to travel times (c) are not easily accessible to less mobile members of the community. 3. We request that the current F8 ferry route be maintained and that a stop at Barangaroo be added to the route at peak times. 4. That this resolution be communicated to Transdev, Transport for NSW, the Premier, the Minister for Transport and Roads and the Member for Lane Cove.
JB’s World WEST RYDE Easter Parade & Fair planning is well under way for the 2020 Festival on Saturday April 4 with parade from Miriam Park to West Ryde Marketplace. The community festival now in its 27th year – was started by The Weekly Times with West Ryde Chamber of Commerce in 1993 to help rejuvenate the then-ailing area. Inquiries Festival committee secretary Nora Etmekdjian on 0417 699 955. *** JOHN “Appleseed” MANENTI heads This week’s Birthday Honours List celebrating 69 golden years tomorrow. Johnny had the last farm in Eastwood in Orange Street which is now fully residential and has been
a longtime active member of the Granny Smith Festival Committee. *** PETER PASQUAL celebrates today same day as Gloria Dimaano while Swati and Siddharth Maheshwari celebrate nine years wedded bliss same day as Ian and Sheila Hudson. Pam Burgess of North Epping also celebrates tomorrow with Nigel and the day is the second time in 66 years that Maureen Simpson of Epping will commemorate her wedding day to Ian Simpson alone. JB was best man at their wedding at St James Presbyterian church in Bowden Street Ryde in 1954 66 years ago. Tara Sheerin daughter of former Hunters Hill mayor and real estate mogul Ross Sheerin and
Ryde City Mowers The rains are here, The time has come, To get your lawns, and edges done Beat the seasonal repair rush. Get last years problems fixed now. Service and repairs to most brands. Or maybe give yourself a new years gift. Trade up to a new machine now! After all, you deserve it!
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Julie Sheerin is a longtime teenager being born on February 29 leap year so only has a real birthday every fourth year! *** IVAN PETCH former mayor of Ryde and MP for Gladesville gains his OBE plus one on Sunday, Over Bloody Eighty. Ivan was chairman of Sydney County Council when Local Government ran our Sydney electricity supply successfully and economically before being forcibly taken over by a Labor State Government and corporatised and since equally badly sold off by a Liberal State Government on the false premise of cheaper power supplies. You can’t trust either of the major political parties, they’re as bad as each other. Do you know that the two essentials for modern daily living - electricity and even more importantly water – were both initiated by Local Government and later usurped by irresponsible
Greenwich Community Association annual general meeting followed last Wednesday’s special ferry meeting at Greenwich Community Centre. Executive elected at the meeting pictured with Lane Cove Mayor Clr Pam Palmer are front row l to r President Merri Southwood, Vice President Peter Deane and Treasurer John Southwood. Back row Vice President Alan Winney, Committee member and newsletter editor Liz Walton and Committee member Don Murchison. TWT on-thespot PHOTO.
State Governments. When Local Government administered both these important and vital commodities they provided for the future running the power stations and building the dams and providing for the future financially including superannuation and retirement pays etc. When JB was an Alderman on Ryde Municipal Council we elected the directors to the boards of Sydney County Council and the Water Sewerage & Drainage Board. Big Brother does NOT know best. Lorraine Clarke of the LCLC (Lorraine Clarke Luncheon Club) and former marketing manager of local shopping centres Eastwood and Top Ryde also celebrates Sunday March 1 as does Helen Buvinic a former manager of Eastwood Shopping Centre. Indra Ozolins and Margaret Morscheck celebrate on Monday while Lata Sojka ex of Stefan Sojka celebrates
End of an Era
JUNE DALLY-WATKINS OAM a longtime friend of The Weekly Times and our readers passed away at the weekend on Sunday aged 92. June, or Miss Dally to many of her associates and students, was a supporter and regular judge of our TWT Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival Queen Quest and donated each year a $1,200 personal development course to winners. See our special tribute on Page 8.
on Tuesday. *** MARIA GAUCHI SIMPSON better half of JB Godson the Great John L Simpson celebrates with daughters Lily Kate and Bella Maria and friends next Wednesday same day as
Gabriela Bonomo facing 40 candles on her birthday cake. *** Former Ryde Councillor Max Lowe turns 86 on Wednesday while David Johnston turns 55. Happy daze all..
*** BUMPER STICKER: When a man steals your wife there is no better revenge than to let him keep her! *** -Keep Smiling! -JOHN F BOOTH
Clean Up Australia Day 1 March is Clean Up Australia Day! Our area is a beautiful pristine paradise, for most of the time. It can also be quite a mess for some of the time. We all need to take responsibility for our environment. This includes literally cleaning up after others have wontenly and criminally littered. Clean Up Australia Day will be an opportunity for you to get together with others, have a fun social time, and do some good for our environment. I hope to see you on the 1st of March, as together we can make our area an even more pristine place to call home. More info: www.cleanup.org.au.
Eastwood dining: Delicious and sensational value! I’ve been enjoying many wonderful and affordable meals down at Eastwood recently. Businesses there are doing it a bit tough, with people staying away from Eastwood due to Coronavirus fears. The government has in place rigorous border quarantine controls, with the risks being well managed. The risks of getting Coronavirus at Eastwood would be lower than the background mortal risks of living our everyday lives. The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself! I hope to see you too down at Eastwood soon, enjoying the best culinary choices available in all of Sydney! When you’re enjoying your meal, take a selfie and post to social media with #eastwoodeats! Regards – JA
32 Beecroft Road, Epping 2121 9869 4288 John.Alexander.MP@aph.gov.au www.johnalexander.net.au John Alexander MP Authorised by John Alexander MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 32 Beecroft Rd Epping NSW 2121
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Letters to the Editor Council should treat all local businesses equally Dear Sir, Ryde Council has resolved to distribute small business grants of up to $2,000 to shop owners financially impacted by the downturn in business as a direct result of coronavirus fears. These fears undoubtedly dampened consumer confidence in the City of Ryde. It has without a doubt affected Eastwood businesses, but sadly, it has also impacted on other town centres across our city, particularly those with above average Asian-Australian populations. Despite this, Ryde Council has resolved that the exclusive beneficiaries of the funding are Eastwood businesses. Is it not Council’s role to allocate its resources in a fair and equitable manner? Shouldn’t the policy apply uniformly to all affected businesses within the Ryde LGA? Council’s resolution, only recognising the hardship experienced by Eastwood businesses, at the exclusion of other town centres, is simply unfair and unAustralian. It is discriminatory and unfortunately is starting to divide our community: ‘Eastwood Shop Owners V ‘The Rest of Ryde’. Yet, the key drivers of this Council motion, Clr Simon Zhou and Mayor Jerome
As we move into the final year of our Hunters Hill Council term, I’d like to reflect on some of the things we have done and the things we are yet to finalise.
I was very pleased to see the Reiby Road footpath completed in time for the start of the Hunters Hill High School year. This was an exceptional safety outcome for the school community. Whilst my plan to build this footpath was initially met with resistance from the Mayor and other councillors, I am pleased that they eventually came on board to support it. *** The State Government has approved the funding of a school crossing supervisor for Boronia Park Public School. The position is currently being advertised, so if you know anyone who might be interested in this important community role, send them to iworkfornsw.nsw.gov. au <http://iworkfornsw. nsw.gov.au> . --Hunters Hill Council is in the final design stages of a school crossing in Mary Street, which will make the street safer for students of Villa Maria and Joeys. I look forward to getting support from my fellow councillors at the next Hunters Hill Council meeting so we can get this delivered in time for Term 2. *** Councillor Zac Miles and I are looking forward to attending the
Laxale, are accusing councillors advocating for a more equitable distribution of the funds - to all affected Ryde shop owners - of dividing the community. The Zhou/Laxale plan - a cash giveaway only to businesses in the Council Wards in which these two councillors will soon seek re-election - will now be placed on public exhibition until March 11 2020, as required by the Local Government Act. A report will then be brought back to Council in March 2020, to determine if this unfair and controversial plundering of the community’s coffers will go ahead. We encourage you to have your say! Councillors ROY MAGGIO & Dr PETER KIM Putney/Eastwood
Converting fields to other sports
Dear Sir, In discussing the cancelling of the masterplan for Westminster Park, Gladesville (TWT 19/2/20) I note that Ryde Councillor Pederson stated “I understand that the City of Ryde requires more sports fields for our growing population”. I suggest that in the soccer season Clr Pederson go for a drive on a Sunday around to Ryde soccer fields (except at Christie, Morrison
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or Meadowbank Parks) and note that the soccer fields are largely unused. In fact you could convert three or four soccer fields in Ryde to other sports and there would still be enough soccer fields in the region for week-end use for a 50 percent population growth over at least the next 20 years. A key NSROC (Northern Sydney Councils) report often used in these discussions didn’t have access to field use details and was more directed to North Sydney where men and women play soccer on Sundays. I do agree with Clr Pederson that no-one wants trees chopped down, fields enlarged, full competition floodlights and a field to meet the standards for men’s Friday and Saturday night floodlight competition at Gladesville, but who would? So when Clr Pederson approves tens of millions of dollars of funding at Meadowbank to improve the official home ground of St Patricks FC for players from the
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS with Councillor Ben Collins first School Safety Committee meeting after getting councillor support for it late last year. This committee will give local P&Cs a direct voice to council, encouraging better dialogue with the school community and swifter action on school safety measures. *** Hunters Hill Council has received more than $3.7million in State and Federal funding for various community projects in the last two and a half years. Zac and I have been working closely with our State Member Anthony Roberts to bring much needed funding to a council that has traditionally not worked well with its state and federal counterparts. --I am pleased to see that the Hunters Hill Library Space is coming along. A better library service is something Zac and I have been pushing for since we were elected. I didn’t have support of the other councillors when I first tried to move Hunters Hill Council away from the old agreement, but I am pleased my fellow councillors eventually got on board. We will now have more services, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars, which can be put back into the community. *** Zac Miles and I have met with Anthony Rob-
erts MP to raise our concerns about the proposed changes to ferry services. We are pleased that he shares our concerns and will be raising them with the Transport Minister. We all agree there should be more ferry services, but not at the cost of direct services to Circular Quay. Transdev agreed to Anthony Roberts’ request to accept further submissions, and if you send directly to his office (lanecove@ parliament.nsw.gov.au <mailto:lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au> ) they will be forwarded to Transdev. *** Finally, I would like to encourage everyone to join us for the Coulter Street Party next Friday (6th of March). This is being organised by Ryde Council as part of a strategy to revitalise Gladesville, something Zac and I feel very passionate about. If you see me there, come and say G’day. You can contact me bencollins@huntershill. nsw.gov.au or 0426 923 669.
Strathfield Homebush area (Jodi McKay’s state seat) not everyone will be impressed as the juniors and women’s teams of Gladesville are left playing on an uneven, hard dirt surface by mid-season. FRANK RAYNER Boronia Park
Govt first priority to our citizens
Dear Sir, The Chinese government and the Chinese ambassador to Australia have in the past few days lodged what I regard as an extraordinary attack on the Australian government over Canberra’s handling of the Coronavirus epidemic. They have accused our government of being “too harsh” in its response by banning amongst others Chinese students returning to our country. Can someone please explain to the Chinese that our government’s priority first and foremost, is towards its citizens living in this country. Our government has a duty of care for those citizens and has to protect their health and safety. If it means inconveniencing or offending the Chinese in any way so be it. We cannot afford a coronavirus epidemic sweeping through our country, clogging our already over stretched hospital and health system. On another note when it comes down to the record numbers of overseas students from India, China, Nepal etc. wanting to study here I am very sceptical. Can some one from our government please advise, based on past years figures, as to how many of these students have the ultimate aim of gaining the much sought after Australian citizenship, which in turn will allow them down the track to bring in family members. I would hazard a guess and say the majority and regard this as another issue the idiots in Canberra have to address immediately.
Hunters Hill Guest Column What we can give up for lent Lent is the forty days (not counting Sundays, which are a “day off”) before Easter. It is an opportunity for Christians, through prayer, reading the bible, and acts of service and devotion, to deepen their faith. By doing so we hope to be people who not only receive new life, but share that life with others. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (26th February 2019), the day after Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday). The 40 days reflect the 40 years of the Hebrews going through the desert and the traditional 40 days of Jesus fasting in the wilderness. The aim is for our Lenten practices to become the “norm” of our daily lives, and continue beyond Lent as we come to find them as life giving (to us, our families and our community). We don’t just take something up or give something up for that time. Lent is the time we try and put something new into practice. While Lent is a spiritual practice for Christians, it
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with Rev Armstrong could be a practice that anyone might partake in to fast from that which causes brokenness and destruction, and feast on all that is life giving. It has often been a time when people have given up something that has a negative impact on them and others. Some often give up chocolate however, while this is noble, the real aim is to give up something that might have a permanent impact on your life. For example, giving up complaining, or gossip, or time on social media – all of which can have a massive positive impact upon our lives, and that of others. I often suggest to people that we should not just give something up, but instead we should use Lent to feast on something (take something up). Perhaps take up time for a walk each day, more time with your family, time to pray or read, time to truly think or reflect, take up five minutes of going and
gazing at the sky or the water? In our ultra-busy world, taking up something can sound very hard, but if we take up the right things, than this can bring life, and life in abundance. For Christians Lent is a time to think on the sacrifice of Jesus, and recognise the immensity of His gift. We see the model of sacrifice and either give up or take up something, even something small, because we know that when we do God enters in and uses our gifts to bring His kingdom even closer – a kingdom where love, peace, hope and joy are the norm. That is also the hope of Lent, that such a kingdom might begin on earth as in heaven (imagine if we had a break out of peace this Lent ? ). Praying you an abundant and life-giving Lent! Rev Michael Armstrong is from the Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill.
TONY IKONOMOU Hunters Hill
Virus scare also hits West Ryde
Dear Sir, I have heard that the Ryde Council will be handing out $2,000 grants exclusively to the Eastwood business owners to financially assist them for coronavirus related business loss. I operate a cafe in West Ryde. As the result of Coronavirus scare, our cafe has lost approximately 50 percent of our income. Coronavirus scare is not only affecting Eastwood shopowners. It is also affecting West Ryde. In the past two weeks, two shops have already closed down. I think it is unfair for the Ryde Council to provide an “exclusive” financial assistance to Eastwood shop owners. Shop owners in West Ryde are located within the Ryde Council area, we pay rates like Eastwood shop owners, and why should we not benefit from the financial assistance! I hope Ryde Council can expand its coronavirus financial assistance to include other town centres in Ryde, and not just to the Eastwood shopowners! SUNNY KIM West Ryde
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts is pictured (centre) at the Valencia Street Wharf in Woolwich this week with Hunters Hill councillors Zac Miles and Ben Collins. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
Anthony Roberts MP wins extension for residents to vent their ferry fury
An extension to the cut off date for local residents to vent their fury at ferry owner Transdev has been extended by a month. The extension follows lobbying by Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts who supports resident objections to a Transdev proposal to have some river and harbour ferry services terminate at Barangaroo to ease pressure on Circular Quay. Mr Roberts will also represent residents at an upcoming meeting of state cabinet where he has vowed to lobby Transport Minister Andrew Constance.
This action by the Lane Cove MP was welcomed this week by Hunters Hill councillors Ben Collins and Zac Miles. “It is absolutely vital to have a cabinet minister support the ferry fury cause and I commend Mr Roberts for fighting to have the consultation period extended,” Clr Collins said. Residents in the Lane Cove electorate who want to have a say
on the ferry issue can email Mr Roberts at : ElectorateOffice.LaneCove@parliament. nsw.gov.au Residents in the Drummoyne Electorate can email John Sidoti MP at: ElectorateOffice.Drummoyne@parliament. nsw.gov.au. In Ryde, residents can email Clr Roy Maggio at: RMaggio@ ryde.nsw.gov.au or Clr Peter Kim at PKim@ ryde.nsw.gov.au
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New partnership creates new jobs in Hunters Hill
A partnership between Hunter’s Hill Council and group training organisation My Gateway is giving young workers an opportunity to learn on the job while receiving an academic qualification.
How volunteering can change your life
Hunters Hill Citizen of the Year Gay Harris is a volunteer at IRT aged care in Woolwich. Gay writes that volunteering benefits both the care giver and the person who receives the care... “It is lovely that community level volunteers are appreciated and valued. “When you have the spare time, and health to do it, community service is a really wonderful and satisfying thing; it’s just a matter of finding the direction, and community need that is the right fit for you. “I have many vivid family memories of volunteer activities from childhood and adolescent days; it was a fundamental part of my old New Zealand mother’s life. “She called it Public Service Time. “The concept of it was private individuals, helping in a modest local community environment, at a grass roots level. “Today we call it volunteering; but the principle, to me, is the same. “I started retirement life volunteering at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. “I had spent a lot of time sitting there
in the chemo and radiotherapy treatment areas with my husband, and it seemed like a good place to help with community service. “But it just wasn’t right for me; the patients came and went, and there were so many volunteers. “It was really hard to add value, diversity, or joy in any form, to people’s lives. RPA was just too big and faceless. “Then, a good friend’s Mum had to move to aged care, and my friend asked me to help her old Mum settle in to the new unknown and unwelcome environment. “And so began my volunteer association with IRT Woolwich, an aged care home. “That was nearly seven years ago and I’m still there!” “I help with anything that adds value of the residents day to day lives, things like recreational activities, local Hunters Hill outings, shopping, medical appointments, trips to the library, or just being a person to talk to, or make a cup of tea, home made afternoon teas, birthday cards for family members, and anything that adds diversity
to residents lives.” I try to be a happy, unobtrusive, useful addition to other people’s lives, where the person has a need.” “William Shakespeare gave us a good simile to volunteer efforts, centuries ago, in his play, The Merchant of Venice. I am sure you know it.” The quality of mercy is not strained. It dropeth as the gentle rain from heaven. It is twice blessed. It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes. “This is so true of volunteer activities in that it’s rewarding, interesting and satisfying to me. As well as adding quality of life, diversity, stimulation, independence, and value, to people around me. And isn’t that a joyful thing to do.” “I highly recommend, and commend experiencing what pleasure and fulfilment, that volunteer involvement can bring to you.” Hunters Hill Citizen of the Year Gay Harris is pictured with the 2019 Hunters Hill Citizen of the Year Peter Astridge OAM.
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Hunters Hill local Joshua Zufferey is one of the first graduates to benefit from this collaboration and has worked as an administration officer at Council for the past 12 months with support from the My Gateway team He received a Certificate III in Business Administration this week from My Gateway’s Employment and Career Partner Fiona McKinnon and Hunter’s Hill Council’s Human Resources Manager Rosanna Guerra. Mr Zufferey told The Weekly Times the traineeship helped him build a strong work ethic and
taught him a wide range of skills. “I was even given opportunities to work on some big projects,” he said. Hunters Hill Council is committed to provide opportunities for young workers is part of a philosophy of developing the council as a great place to work, learn and experience the rich and diverse local culture. Ms McKinnon said My Gateway was where aspiring apprentices and trainees started their careers and employers accessed expert help to find, employ and train the right apprentices and
trainees for their business. “Our role as a group training organisation is to provide ongoing support to the apprentice, trainee and their host business from recruitment through to successful completion of their training,” she said. “We do this by providing ongoing mentoring, support and advice to all parties.” My Gateway employs apprentices and trainees across the Sydney metro and surrounding regions. Hunter’s Hill Council expects to host more trainees in the near future.
Mr Zufferey is pictured with his certificate at the Hunters Hill Town Hall alongside My Gateway’s Employment and Career Partner Fiona McKinnon and Hunter’s Hill Council’s Human Resources Manager Rosanna Guerra.
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HEALTH&BEAUTY
How does gut health affect weight loss?
By Candace Sciberras Dietician, One Point Health
Who would have thought the bacteria and health of your gut could affect your ability to lose weight? Well, scientific studies have revealed it’s an important part of the weight loss mix. That’s not to say that eating healthy and exercise aren’t part of a healthy weight loss plan, because they most certainly are. However, recent research has discovered that another
important risk factor affecting obesity and weight management is the gut microbiome. The human gut microbiome houses several trillion microbes residing in the gastrointestinal tract.
These microbes have several important roles in the body, such as producing certain vitamins and hormones, communicating with the immune system, functioning of the digestive tract and regulating energy metabolism. Your gut bacteria lines your intestines and comes into contact with the food you ingest. Depending on the type and balance of bacteria, it can determine the way your body utilises or “burns” calories from the food we consume. This means certain bacteria are more efficient at using energy as opposed to storing it. How to know if your gut bacteria is out of balance? Some of the symptoms that can be signs of an unhealthy gut include: upset stomach; sleep disturbances; skin irritation; and food intolerances. However in some cases, signs of an unhealthy gut can remain silent. Causes of your gut getting out of whack, include: consumption of added/refined sugars and processed foods; high stress,
trauma and fast paced living; excessive use of antibiotics; amd exposure to chemicals from manufactured products and environmental toxins. Think about how many of these you are exposed to on a daily basis. Finally, some remedies that can help you regain balance in your gut bacteria? • Probiotics - they are live microorganisms and can be found in fermented food such as kombucha and sauerkraut or as a nutritional supplement. • Prebiotics - these are indigestible food products that stimulate the growth of bacteria, already present in the colon. They can be found in certain vegetables, fruits or grains. • Bone broth - contains gelatin which contains amino acids (building blocks of protein), that are important for gut integrity and function. • A healthy diet rich in fibre, colourful plant foods, pre- and probiotic foods and limited in added and refined sugars, preservatives, additives and processed foods. • Reduction and management of stress
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T H E W E E K LY T I M E S S P E C I A L T R I B U T E
Farewell June Dally-Watkins OAM
TWT Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival Queen judging panellist
THE WEEKLY TIMES pays tribute to June Dally-Watkins OAM – a distinguished member of the TWT Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival Queen judging panel – who passed away on Sunday, aged 92.
June Dally-Watkins was an integral part of the annual Miss Eastwood event and inspired hundreds of contestants during her decades of service. Close personal friend and TWT Managing Editor John F Booth AM paid tribute to her. “June Dally-Watkins is an Australian legend and her contribution to the TWT Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival Queen judging panel was enormous and influential” he said. “She gave countless hours of advice and encouragement to every entrant and was always gracious, charming and thoroughly committed to every aspect of this famous annual event. “This inspiring Australian model understood that a festival queen needed to be a good ambassador for Eastwood and for this newspaper as well as being a role model for her generation. “She also had a deep appreciation of the role deportment and grooming has in the presentation of our entrants and how this prestigious event was much more than a beauty pageant. “The Weekly Times is saddened by her passing and knows that her legacy will continue to live on, in Eastwood, in Australia and overseas.” In 1950, she established the June Dally-Watkins school, which trained young Australian women in deportment and etiquette and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to business in 1993 “Not only do I want to transform the way they look but the way they think, the way they dream,” she said. More recently, she taught etiquette to millions of students across China, after co-founding the Dally Institute in Guangzhou in 2013. Widely acclaimed as Australia’s first supermodel, she famously turned down a marriage proposal from Hollywood star Gregory Peck but continued her close relationship with John Booth until her passing. Dally-Watkins was born in Sydney in 1927 and was raised in Watsons Creek, north of Tamworth, by her mother and grandparents. She moved to Sydney at the age of 15 with her mother, who launched her stellar career by taking her to Farmers Department Store where she became a model. In 1949 this beautiful young girl was named Model of the Year and the Most Photographed Model of the Year.
According to the Dally-Watkins ethos, the true test of beauty was in a girl’s elegance, style, charm and sophistication. “I think we definitely do need good etiquette because the human race should want to present itself in the very best way and be elegant and charming,” she said. Her advice to girls was to look fabulous at all times and when at home wear casual clothes and look even more fabulous. She was famous for creating the “Dally Stance” in which one foot would be tucked neatly behind the other when standing or sitting. In recent years she spoke out against girls’ dependency on mobile phones and thought it was very poor form to speak on a mobile phone during dinner. ABC Chairwoman Ita Buttrose agreed. “As well as being a beautiful woman and a model she knew how to teach people the art of being elegant, the art of being civilised,” she said. “I think her legacy is to be kind to one another and don’t forget to say please and thank you.” June Dally Watkins is reputed to be the first Australian woman to own and drive her own car. This famous TWT Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival Queen panellist is survived by four children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her family has asked for privacy and will release the details of her funeral at a later time. PICTURED: June Dally-Watkins over the years officiating at judging the TWT Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival finalists.
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Alan Edwards, left, “hasn’t looked back” after addressing his hearing loss with cochlear implants.
What to do when hearing aids are no longer enough
One in three people over the age of 65 experience hearing loss, says Associate Professor Catherine Birman, Medical Director of Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre (SCIC), a service of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC). Associate Professor Birman says hearing devices such as a cochlear implant “keep people connected to their friends and family and their community” and for these people, implantable hearing solutions are an option when their hearing aids are no longer enough. If hearing loss is not addressed by middle age, there is a higher risk of dementia. Associate Professor Birman recommends regular hearing tests after the age of 50. “We know that hearing loss can
lead to withdrawal, social isolation, depression and anxiety amongst older adults,” Associate Professor Birman said. Despite this, 90% of adults with hearing loss who could benefit from a cochlear implant don’t have one. Sydney man Alan Edwards has benefited from a cochlear implant. When Alan’s hearing loss increased over time, he became distant and as a result withdrew from society and, to some extent, his family. “It
was an effort to have conversations and to work hard at trying to hear,” he says. This left him feeling isolated. “When things become isolating there is a tendency to withdraw. Initially, I thought it [hearing loss] was just something I had to deal with. I thought it was inevitable.” Alan persisted with hearing aids despite them becoming “physically painful”. But hearing aids were not enough. Having experienced the benefits firsthand, Alan now ad-
With hearing aids on,
vocates for cochlear implants as a hearing solution for people. And a year after receiving his second implant, Alan hasn’t looked back. “It is beyond measure the impact it has had on me,” Alan says. He hopes that by sharing his story he too can have a positive impact on people experiencing hearing loss just like him.
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between 2:00pm and 3:30pm on Monday March 2. Hear from a cochlear implant recipient and have your questions answered. To register contact the team on 1300 581 391 or info@ridbc. org.au SCIC, an RIDBC service, is Australia’s largest cochlear implant program supporting over 4,000 people at over 20 sites nationally. Fully bulk-billed appointments are available with a referral from an Audiologist or GP.
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Parramatta News and Views
Parramatta joins The Weekly Times ferry fury campaign
THE WEEKLY TIMES ferry fury campaign has united passengers from Greenwich to Canada Bay and now the City of Parramatta has thrown support behind the campaign to save our ferry services to Circular Quay.
Parramatta has strongly urged ferry operator Transdev to reconsider the outrageous plan to replace existing services to Circular Quay with an alternative destination at Barangaroo. Other proposed changes blasted by Parramatta include: an hourly shuttle ferry service from Parramatta to Sydney Olympic Park (instead of
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS Development Applications on Public Exhibition We invite public comment on the following development proposals before making a decision. The application and accompanying documents for each proposal (other than internal residential floor plans and some documents containing signatures or contact details of the applicant/owner) may be inspected at: (a) My Development Portal via Council’s website cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au; (b) Electronically at the Development Counter at Council’s Administration Building (126 Church Street, Parramatta) during opening hours; (c) Hard copy documents may be viewed at City of Parramatta Library and the Branch Library located nearest to the development during opening hours. Submissions must be in writing and received by Council prior to 4.30pm on the closing day of the exhibition period. A submission by way of objection must set out the grounds of the objection. Please send your submissions to City of Parramatta Council, PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124. Any submission and respective reportable political donations made in regard to this Development Application may be publicly available at Council Offices subject to a request for access to information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA). The release of the submission received will include the name(s) and address details provided. You may request for your personal information to be suppressed by Council. Council will consider this request. An objection is an opportunity for public involvement in the decision making process and does not constitute a complaint. The exhibition period for the following application is from Wednesday 26 February 2020 to Wednesday 18 March 2020.
Development Applications Determined Notice is given in accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 of the determination of the following Development Consents and/or Complying Development Certificates. These consents/refusals are electronically available for public inspection without charge during ordinary office hours at the Development Unit Enquiry Counter on the ground floor of Council’s Offices at 126 Church Street, Parramatta between 8.30am and 5pm – Monday to Friday – public holidays excluded. APPROVED – CITY OF PARRAMATTA CARLINGFORD DA/401/2016/B 6 Felton Road (Lot 1 DP 212573) Section 4.56 modification to DA/401/2016 for demolition of all structures, tree removal and the construction of an in-fill affordable rental housing development under the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. Modifications include amendment of the Contribution amount (miscalculated) and amendment of the Bond payment (over-charged). Decision Date: 31/01/2020 DA/534/2016/A 17–21 Moseley Street (Lots 13–15 DP 223523) Section 4.56 modification to DA/534/2016 for demolition, tree removal and construction of a nine-storey residential flat building containing 42 units above two (2) levels of basement carparking which was approved by the Land and Environment Court. The proposed modification seeks to amend Condition No. 36 to correctly reference the requirement to provide three (3) adaptable dwellings and remove external blinds from the southern elevation.
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DA/53/2020 17 Eastwood Avenue (Lot 1 DP 306723)
DA/527/2019 8 Sandringham Drive (Lot 4 DP 245744)
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Demolition of existing structures and construction of a two-storey dwelling.
Part demolition and construction of 2-storey rear addition and attached side carport.
Decision Date: 31/01/2020
Lord Mayor, Cr Bob Dwyer | Chief Executive Officer, Brett Newman To contact the Lord Mayor follow the link at cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 126 Church Street, Parramatta | PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124 P 02 9806 5050 E council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au | cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au @parracity, @discover_parra
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Rydalmere) during peak periods and a,limited stop service from Sydney Olympic Park to Barangaroo. In the last two editions, The Weekly Times exclusively reported the ferry fury in Hunters Hill, Canada Bay and Ryde which has prompted Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts and Drummoyne MP John Sidoti to seek the intervention of State Transport Minister Andrew Constance. Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer is the latest high profile public figure to join the fight to axe the proposal. “While Council supports more frequent services, we don’t support the cancellation of direct connections between Parramatta and Circular Quay and the complete removal of weekend express services,” he said. “Relocating our ferry service to Barangaroo is a significant concern to Council. “Circular Quay is Sydney’s central tourist and transport hub – losing that direct connection will likely impact our tourism and visitation objectives. “The proposed plans also fail to consider the need for faster, more frequent services to support the future population, jobs growth and tourism opportunities in Parramatta as the Central River City.” The Lord Mayor said he will lobby Transdev as
well as the state government. “We look forward to working with Transdev and Transport for NSW as these changes are further refined and considered by the government to ensure the best outcome for the Parramatta community.” In addition to its submission to Transdev, which was endorsed at the last council meeting, the Lord Mayor will be writing to state politicians and other affected councils to discuss the proposed changes. He said his council is also advocating for smaller, low impact vessels and more frequent services between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park. “The ferry to and from the Parramatta CBD is hugely important to the people who live, work, study and visit our great and growing City, “With the development of the new Powerhouse Precinct, and Parramatta Square fast becoming a jobs hub, the ferry line will play an even bigger role in connecting commuters to Sydney’s Central River City in coming years. “We encourage any residents, workers or visitors who may be affected by the proposed changes to have their say.” Pictured Above: A Rivercat on the Parramatta River – but will it go all the way to Circular Quay ?
Memorial proposed for tragedy children
THE CHILDREN killed in the tragic Oatlands car accident could be recognised with a memorial. The City of Parramatta Council is proposing to install a memorial to commemorate the four children who tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle accident at Oatlands earlier this month.. Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer and councillors have offered condolences to the family and friends of siblings Antony, Angelina, and Sienna Abdallah, and their cousin Veronique Sakr, and resolved to consult with the families on an appropriate memorial. “It was a horrific tragedy that shocked and saddened us all,” Lord Mayor Dwyer said. “Our hearts break at the terrible loss of young, innocent lives. “The outpouring of support and tributes has been incredible. “It reflects the profound impact that this tragedy has had, not only on the tight-knit Oatlands community but right across Australia. “We would like to honour the lives of these beautiful children with a dedicated memorial.” Following feedback from the community since the accident, Council will also introduce traffic-calming measures in the area. These include the installation of a pedestrian guardrail along the section of Bettington Road where the incident occurred, and a roundabout at the intersection of York and Bettington Roads. “While police have not identified the road condition to be a factor in this incident, Council has listened to the local community,” Lord Mayor Dwyer said. “These measures have been identified by Council as appropriate ways to help reinforce the area’s 50km/h speed limit and ease community concerns about pedestrian safety along Bettington Road.” Council will consult the community about the installation of a roundabout, which will be subject to approval through the Parramatta Traffic Committee. The parents of the children killed by an alleged drunk driver have been praised by Christians for their strong Maronite Catholic faith and their willingness to forgive the driver involved.
Hunters Hill declares a state of emergency
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A State of Climate Emergency was declared by Hunters Hill Council on Monday night. The declaration states that: “Human induced climate change represents one of the greatest threats to humanity, civilisation and other species and that it is still possible to prevent the most catastrophic outcomes if societies and communities, including local councils take action to reduce our impact on our environment.” Under the terms of the declaration, General Manager Lisa Miscamble will report back to councillors with “realistic and attainable goals” that include changes to the Local Environment Plan, the Development Control Plan as well as reforms to all works and services undertaken by the council. It was passed by four votes to two, with Liberal councillors Zac Miles and Ben Collins voting against what they described as a token gesture that is not backed by practical, far reaching, decisive and immediate action. They proposed an amendment to the declaration that included the immediate installation of solar panels on all council buildings, waiving development application fees on all buildings with solar panels, giving priority status to solar power related development applications, holding council meetings during daylight hours and setting zero carbon emission targets. “I see climate change as the biggest issue of this decade and as the father of four young children I see this issue as more important than something to give lip service too, we have got to do something, we have got to have immediate outcomes,” Clr Collins said. He also objected to the word “emergency” on the grounds that it would frighten children. “I do not want to install fear into our children, I want to tell our children that we have solutions.” Speaking at the council meeting on behalf of young people was brave 13 year old Amelia Huxley, a local girl who attends St Andrews Cathedral School. She told the meeting that children are angry, sad and scared by what they perceive to be a lack of government action against man made climate change.
“I’m afraid that by the time I am old enough to make a change it will be too late,” she said. “I don’t want this to be the end, I want to have a life and a future. “We are the future, we are the next generation and we are the youth who are trying to make a change and we are not being taken seriously.” Amelia Huxley was one of several speakers at the meeting who represented a group or community in Hunters Hill and who called for the emergency declaration. The Reverend Michael Armstrong from All Saints Anglican Church in Hunters Hill spoke on behalf of many Christians from all denominations. “This is a most crucial issue because the stewardship of creation is paramount to my faith,” he said. “There is nothing more I want to do than nurture creation, this enormous blessing. “I will work with you (councillors) at all and every level and Father Kevin Bates OAM (Holy Name of Mary, Catholic Church) is on record that he, too, will work with you at all and every level.” Councillor Justine McLaughlin welcomed this commitment. “Pope Francis has declared a climate emergency and so have many, many countries,” she said. “We are next to the City of Ryde and the City of Canada Bay which have also declared a climate emergency, regardless of their politics and have joined more than one hundred other councils to do so.” The medical profession was represented by Clinical Psychologist Louise Shepherd who spoke about the concerns of her clients and her own concerns for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions who have suffered during recent heat waves and bushfires. “My own children are six and eight and I shudder to think what their future lives will be like,” she said. A chartered accountant spoke for the local business sector and she described the battle against climate change as “the most important battle” ever faced by civilisation. For Clr Elizabeth Krassoi, the declaration is as much a family matter as it
Pictured at Monday night’s Climate Emergency Council meeting in Hunters Hill are passionate speakers the Rev Michael Armstrong, Amelia Huxley and her dad Andrew. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO is a municipal one. “I want to look to my children and to my grandchildren and say that we were on the right side of history tonight.” No one spoke against the theory of man made climate change but Clr Zac Miles was pragmatic. “Realistically we are not going to change the world, we are just Hunters Hill Council,” he said. “We are not climate leaders, honestly we’re not and to do something realistic with real, tangible outcomes is what we should be on about.” Councillor Ross Williams argued that while the issue of climate change is a global issue, Hunters Hill is part of a global community. “It takes a much bigger, organised effort than what we can do but we can do our bit.” The General Manager’s report will include environmental protection proposals from local students. Mayor Mark Bennett was absent from the meeting, which was chaired by Deputy Mayor Jim Sanderson.
The Weekly Times praised for our festival partnership
The Weekly Times sponsored Seniors Festival in Hunters Hill packed the Town Hall and other venues last week.
two-page TWT lift out, focused on Network and Hunter’s Hill Council’s engaging the mind, body and soul,” Bushcare group.” the Mayor said. Mayor Bennett acknowledged the “Guests at the Celebrating the team from Sydney Community SerUrban Bush event at Town Hall en- vices for partnering with the council Mayor Mark Bennett said a large joyed entertainment, morning tea and TWT to stage the event and the attendance at the Festival reflected and a native seedling giveaway, Habitat Network and Bushcare for the successful sponsorship. with samples donated by Habitat donating seedlings. “One of the best jobs I have as Mayor is thanking our community.” “You may have seen our two-page lift out in The Weekly Times and thank you to John Booth and his team for supporting that initiative. Mayor Bennett said there are hundreds of events happening across New South Wales and many events were held in local community. “Hunter’s Hill Council joined with partners Sydney Community Services and The Weekly Times in bringing a live band and performers to the gathering of about 130 people on February 18 when a love of music, dance and the urban bush was celebrated at the Town Hall.” The state-wide Seniors Festival was held from February 12 to February 23 with a theme of ‘Love to Celebrate’, is an initiative of the NSW A bush dance at the Hunters Hill Town Hall was one of the many Government. “Our events in Hunters Hill were events enjoyed by senior citizens during the Seniors Festival, advertised to the community in a sponsored by The Weekly Times. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
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A bike and kayak hire stand and a kiosk for Kissing Point
The City of Ryde is asking the community for its views on a proposed new bike and kayak hire kiosk at Kissing Point Park in Putney, as part of ways to further activate the use of parks along Parramatta River.
Under the proposal, the kiosk would allow residents to hire bikes and kayaks and also include a small scale caf,. Kissing Point Park, east of the ferry wharf has been identified as the preferred site for the kiosk due to its accessibility, interface with the river and supporting infrastructure. The proposal for the bike and kayak kiosk was endorsed by Council after a motion was put forward by Clr Penny Pedersen (pictured) who told The Weekly Times it will realise a vision for the Parramatta River waterfront. “This is one of the priorities of Parramatta River Master Plan,” she said. “We want people to connect with this beautiful river, especially if they live in a flat and do not have a backyard or a stor-
age facility for bikes. “It also encourages people who live outside the City of Ryde to catch a ferry here to Ryde and I especially encourage people who live in Rhodes to come here and enjoy a wonderful day out with bikes and kayaks. “I particularly hope that families will enjoy a day by the river because we will have big bikes and little bikes for hire. “We also look forward to hearing from familes with their good ideas.” The proposed bike and kayak kiosk is part of several new infrastructure improvements taking place at Kissing Point Park. In addition kiosk, the City of Ryde is also upgrading the boat ramp at Kissing Point Park, while the NSW Government is
also upgrading the Kissing Point Ferry Wharf as part of its Transport Access Program. Councillor Roy Maggio had proposed the concept of a kiosk as part of his policy prior to the last council election. “My idea was not to have a kiosk compete with the local shops as a cafe but to have a mobile kiosk on hand to provide refreshments on the weekend,” he said. “It has also been my aim to have the kiosk located in proximity to the Kissing Point ferry wharf.” Further information and to make a submission on the new kiosk and the upgrade to the boat ramp can be found at www. ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay/Have-your-Say/ Kissing-Point-Park-Upgrades
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Coulter Street in Gladesville comes alive in March. Pictured in Coulter Street on Friday are Clr Roy Maggio, City of Ryde Activation Team Member Hannah Goodchil, Gladesville RSL CEO Ashley Parmenter, Clr Penny Pedersen and Mayor Jerome Laxale. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO A street party is being held in Coulter Street in Gladesville from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, March 6. The street party will feature market stalls, food stalls and a popup bar.There will also be live music performances with performances by Jess Stillone, Ted Nash and Urban Legends. Events for children will be held from 5pm until 8pm. The street party celebrates the upgrade of Coulter Street - between Trim Place and Linsley Street - and is part of Council’s commitment to creating vibrant town centres. The upgrade includes improved footpath
space as well as new seating, landscaping and eye-catching lighting fixtures. “The Coulter Street Party will be the perfect way for everyone to welcome in the weekend,” City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale said. “As was demonstrated with the recent West Ryde Summer Series, this Council is committed to providing the community with more fun and exciting events for everyone to enjoy. “So I hope everyone can get down to Coulter Street on 6 March
and enjoy some great entertainment while also checking out Council’s Coulter Street upgrade.” The street festival is being supported by the neighbouring Gladesville RSL Club whose CEO Ashley Parmenter said he looks forward to it. “It is a fantastic event for Gladesville and a fantastic event for us,” he said. “The whole block looks fantastic after being redeveloped by the council and we look forward to being a vibrant part of the area when our own refurbishment is sched-
uled to be completed in April.” Councillor Roy Maggio said he hopes the street festival - which is part of a $1.5 million dollar upgrade of the local precinct - will build on the success of the recent street festival in Putney. “The street fest in Putney exceeded all expectations and was packed from morning until dusk,” he said. “Local businesses did a thriving trade and I hope this festival in Coulter Street will bring more people back to Gladesville.”
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Further dates and locations will be announced shortly and will be available at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ mayoraltea. No smoking trial at Rowe Street East Smoking will be prohibited in Rowe Street East, Eastwood, as part of a six-month trial being undertaken by the City of Ryde. The trial follows the success of similar trials at Eastwood Plaza and West Ryde Plaza, both of which are now permanent Smoke Free Zones. City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, and Clr Penny Pedersen at the first As part of the trial, No Smoking Mayoral-Tea event last weekend. Signs will be displayed along the street to alert the community Morrison Bay Park upgrades to the Smoke Free Zone being The Basketball at the Bay event was held last Saturday to trialled. All existing cigarette butt bins will also be removed officially open the new outdoor and information cards will be facilities at Morrison Bay Park distributed throughout the area in Putney. to raise awareness of the trial. These new facilities include a The trial will run from 1 March new basketball court, additional to 31 August. Following its cricket nets, fitness equipment, completion, a report will pedestrian footpaths as well as be prepared for Council’s new lighting, fencing and consideration. access ramps. Hardship fund for Eastwood The upgrades were undertaken A reminder that Council by the City of Ryde with is seeking comments on the assistance of the State a proposal to establish a Government’s Stronger $500,000 Small Business Communities Fund. Hardship Fund. Mayoral-Tea The purpose of the fund is to support Eastwood businesses Over the coming months, I will that have experienced a sharp be staging a series of new decline in trade since concerns Mayoral-Tea events. were raised about the risks These events will be held at posed by the novel coronavirus. cafés across the City of Ryde For more information and to and will give residents the comment visit chance to grab a cuppa or a coffee and meet with me to talk www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/esbhfund. about local issues impacting Sincerely, on them. The next Mayoral-Tea is taking place this Thursday between Clr Jerome Laxale 8.00am and 9.00am at Cav & Mayor Phone 9952 8222 Co Café in Gladesville, with all mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au welcome to attend.
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED The following Development Applications were determined in the period 10/02/2020 to 16/02/2020. The reasons for the decision can be viewed by accessing Council’s DA Tracker at: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices. Refused Central Ward Approved LDA2016/0617 MOD2019/0043 29-35 Buffalo Rd 45-61 Waterloo Rd GLADESVILLE MACQUARIE PARK Construction of two warehouse Section 4.55 to modify timing buildings with office space, two of public domain works. retail tenancies and parking. West Ward Approved East ward Approved LDA2019/0160 LDA2019/0349 1 Perkins St DENISTONE WEST 28 Douglas St PUTNEY New dual occupancy (attached) Alterations and additions to and strata tittle subdivision. dwelling including a pool. MOD2020/0001 LDA2019/0413 21 Huxley St WEST RYDE 11 Bronhill Ave EAST RYDE Section 4.55(1A) to modify Partial demolition, ground and deck, steps and seating and delete privacy screen. first floor additions. MOD2020/0007 LDA2019/0440 53-71 Rowe St EASTWOOD 7 Badajoz Rd RYDE Section 4.55 for minor Tree removal on a heritage modifications to conditions 26 and 46(b), (c) & (d). listed property. HAVE YOUR SAY PUTNEY PARK BEACH ACTIVATION The City of Ryde is seeking feedback on a proposal to construct sandstone steps at Putney Park to activate the foreshore and provide the community with access to the existing beach area. In October 2019, Council endorsed the Parramatta River Masterplan which sets out to make Parramatta River swimmable again by 2025. Through extensive community consultation and endorsement from Council, Putney Park was chosen as one of three potential future swimming sites. To deliver on this plan, Council is proposing the construction of steps to enhance the amenity of the park, provide new recreation opportunities for the community and progress towards future swimmability of the site by 2025. How do I make a submission? Online
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Opportunity for sneak peak of Arden’s impressive new facility
The families of prospective new Arden Anglican School students will get an opportunity to see its brand new, five-story Secondary Campus in Epping at its annual Open Day this month.
The school launched the new ‘Essex’ complex with a ribboncutting ceremony to commemorate the first day of teaching and learning complex. Architects, Stanton Dahl, along with builders Lipman Group, have created a resourceful and seamless connection between Arden’s existing building and the new structure. The entire campus has been reimagined and the result is a logical layout and flow between the two facilities. Featuring biophilic design and environment friendly technology, this new 21st Century building is both impressive and functional. “The new building creates a learning hub within the Secondary School campus,” said Mr Matthew Mallison, Head of Middle School, “centralising facilities geographically, both horizontally and vertically”. Other features include new administration and student services centre, Science
laboratories, Food Technology kitchen, Resource Centre, Technology workshops, Multimedia and Design laboratories, two multi-purpose courts and a rooftop passive recreation area. Located in the heart of this new building is the Arden Creative Arts Centre. This space, around which there is much community anticipation, will seat 600 guests and is designed to be utilised by all students from Pre-school to Year 12. “It is the space where we will gather as a community, where we will worship, celebrate, perform and entertain,” said Principal, Mr Graham Anderson. “It is the spiritual and cultural heart of Arden and we give thanks to God for the provision of our new vertical Secondary School.” Just as in 1922, when Arden was founded at Beecroft, and which continues to be the School’s Primary School cam-
pus, the School has continued a special connection to Shakespeare’s ‘Forest of Arden’. On arrival at the School’s reception you are instantly struck by a stunning two storey installation to welcome guests. Featuring fabric panels, vinyl decals and floating foliage, it depicts a contemporary lowpoly interpretation of The Forest of Arden. This feature creatively connects the School’s Christian Values, the Garden of Eden, the leafy environment of the Beecroft campus and the notion of students flourishing at the School. Registration to attend Open Day on Friday, March 13, commencing 9am is essential atwww.arden.nsw.edu.au Top left, Arden Anglican School Principal, Graham Anderson, cut the ceremonial ribbon with students to unveil ‘Essex’; and left, a view of the new, five-storey complex
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.
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Marsden High School’s Open Day on March 3
Marsden High School is throwing open its doors to prospective students and their families, with its Open Night on Tuesday, March 3. The evening will start with registration and a bbq at 4pm, for an informal welcome with existing students and staff. At 4:30pm the formal presentation in the school hall will begin, followed by guided school tours. The tours are designed to showcase all aspects of the school, including the hospitality kitchen, technology rooms, creative and performing arts spaces, library, classrooms and more. The theme for the Open Night is Connections – Opportunities – Excellence, three areas that Marsden has a keen focus on. “Building connections is crucial for success at school and Marsden is proud of its strengths in ensuring our students are happy, safe and supported,” said Mr Lance Berry, Principal. “We offer a range of supports, individualised to students’ needs, including learning support and wellbeing programs, year adviser and other advisers’ support and our Positive Behaviour for Learning Program, which reinforces our CARE values – Cooperate, Achieve and Respect Every day.” Head Teacher Junior School, Ms Hiba Rizk, said there is also a comprehensive transition program for local Year 5 and Year 6 students each year, to help reduce any anxiety associated with starting high school. “This includes ‘A Taste of High School’ day, Science Club sessions, WINGS Gifted and Talented Day and liaising with our partner primary schools to identify students requiring individualised transition support. We want to build those connections before they even start high school.” Marsden offers a range of extra-curricular activities that give students the opportunities to succeed in their areas of interest. These include sporting gala days and knockout competitions, mock trial, debating, dance, cheerleading, band, art club, student magazine,
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academic competitions, environmental and social justice teams, various leadership teams and more. As well as providing connections and opportunities that support students to achieve their personal best, Marsden also has a number of programs specifically focused on building excellence. These include the Pinnacle Program, a student enrichment program designed to extend and challenge high performing students in Year 7 and Year 8. “We also offer accelerated courses to those students capable of working beyond their cohort. We had one Year 8 student and a number of Year 11 students sit their HSC mathematics courses last year, and many of them achieved Band 6 results, which is a great outcome,” Mr Berry said. To learn more about what Marsden has to offer, make sure you attend their upcoming Open Night, starting at 4pm on Tuesday 3 March. Principal Lance Berry
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Four young local sailors to rub shoulders with their sport’s elite
Inspire program participants on the water last week (image supplied)
As the world’s top sailors prepare for the first event of SailGP Season 2, 60 young people have been given the chance to rub shoulders with world-class athletes in Sydney through the SailGP Inspire program. Representatives from Hunters Hill and Riverside Girls high schools participated in the summit on February 20 at the Hunters Hill Town Hall.
Youth Summit showcases environment ideas
Students from Hunters Hill High School and Riverside Girls High School took part in a Youth Summit at the Town Hall last week. The Youth Summit developed plans to reduce schoolyard waste and improve the efficiency of classroom lighting. Hunter’s Hill Council hosted the summit, which was facilitated by professional training and coaching organisation
FRANK. The Youth Summit was created to bring the students together together with a goal to develop real projects that reduce litter or divert waste from landfill. Hunters Hill Mayor Mark Bennett said the students
brainstormed a wealth of innovative ideas during the Youth Summit. ”Schools nominated students who were passionate about creating change in the world,” Mayor Bennett said. “Projects that addressed well-being were
also discussed and students worked in teams on project plans and pitched these to their peers, teachers, facilitators and Council representatives. ”Our council will now consider the projects and potential ways to support and deliver them.”
Hunter’s Hill Sailing Club’s Stella Hurley and Tom Quinlan and Lane Cove 12ft Skiff Sailing Club’s Mackenzie Mayne and Jack Rusticcia, involved in the Inspire Racing x RS Cat14 program, have been selected to rub shoulders with the world’s best sailors in the fastest sailing race, Sydney SailGP, when it returns to Sydney Harbour this week. Sydney SailGP marks the return of Inspire Racing x RS Cat14 program. Working in coordination with local yacht clubs, Inspire selected teams of two (one boy and one girl under the age of 15) that will take to the water tomorrow (February 27). Selected for their ambition and talent, they’ll get the chance to race a portion of the Sydney Harbour course, meet the SailGP teams and receive behind-the-scenes access. The Inspire Careers program will give 16 students between the ages of 18 to 23 the opportunity to work across several areas of the SailGP organization, including the technical team, hospitality and event management, on-water operations, media and communications, race management, and sustainability. The program started in the week leading up to the event and provides students with a hands-on experience and inside look at what it takes to execute a global sporting spectacle.
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Fined builder seeks exemption to protect the Lane Cove River
Concord West graduate makes a large splash at Sydney Water
Ryde builder Ivan Elek took photographs of work being done on his drive to show how steep it is and how sand and silt would be washed into the Lane Cove River unless the site was secured.
A NORTH RYDE builder fined $6,000 for work he said he did to protect the environment has called for special exemptions to state legislation.
Concord West resident Elise Walsh (pictured) has secured a place on the highly coveted 2020 Sydney Water Graduate Program. The new graduate in Communication and International Studies from UTS is one of just 13 selected from over 1700 applications received from university students across Australia. “I applied for Sydney Water’s Graduate Program because of its great reputation. “It is ranked Number Two in the top Graduate Programs nationally. “After having worked part time in a PR agency for consumer products, I realised I would like to do something more meaningful that did a public and community good. “Communicating drought related content during the worst drought our city has ever experienced is exciting and I know that it will be an
experience that will teach me a lot.” This year Elise will be working as a part of Sydney Water’s Drought Response Communications Team. “I hope to contribute to the drought relief through honest, thought-provoking and behaviour changing communication,” she said. “Particularly, I would like to break through to the younger generation and engage with them to want to do their part during these conditions.” Sydney Water’s Program Specialist Susan Bentley said the awardwinning program allows Sydney Water to draw on the best candidates coming through universities across a range of fields including digital and analyt-
ics, engineering, science, finance and communications. “Graduates are offered a four-year rotational program with up to four, 12 month work placements. During this time, we help them to discover their potential through a range of learning opportunities,” Ms Bentley said. “The program develops our future leaders and we focus on harnessing the diversity of thought, experiences and perspectives our graduates bring.” Sydney Water’s graduate program provides on the job experience and learning opportunities to university graduates, including a two-week induction period to help with the transition from university to full-time work.
Victor Dominello launches cyber partnership projects Ryde MP Victor Dominello launched a new cyber initiative in partnership with the CSIRO last week. Mr Dominello said the NSW Spatial Digital Twin - delivered in partnership with CSIRO’s Data61 - will provide 3D and 4D digital spatial data and models of our built and natural environments, that will improve planning and community engagement. “The Spatial Digital Twin will allow us to better plan infrastructure, precincts and communities by providing real-time information and visualisation of buildings, roads, hospitals, schools and libraries, even before construction begins,” Mr Dominello said. This digital workbench will allow all parties to
visualise both historical data whilst also preparing for future infrastructure by using above and below ground modelling from data obtained through water, energy and telco utilities. “A picture paints a thousand words – being able to visualise a project before it starts means we can plan for and predict future outcomes. “The interactive tool includes 22 million trees with height and canopy attributes, almost 20,000km of 3D roads, and 7,000 3D strata plans and 546,206 buildings. “Western Sydney is an
economic powerhouse with a pipeline of projects underway including the aerotropolis. “This new tool will be a game changer for all stakeholders by enabling projects to be digitally planned before shovels hit the ground.” He said it will continue to be developed in collaboration with local, state and federal government agencies and industry partners to expand its capacity beyond just Western Sydney. To access the Digital Twin or for more information go to www.spatial.nsw.gov. au/what_we_do/projects/ digital_twin
Ivan Elek was hit with the fine in November last year for work he insists he carried out to stop sand and silt being washed from a driveway works site into the Lane Cove River. The work was found to breach a Stop Work Order the City of Ryde Council had placed on the property at 257 Pittwater Road, which Mr Elek insists he has otherwise complied with. “Work was stopped on the building site to comply with the council order. “I find this fine quite unfair and see it as another way to upset our family in our present crisis, when we’ve had to stop work and engage lawyers to ensure the site fully complies with new bushfire control requirements, after the site was initially approved by a private certifier. “The only work on the driveway was done to stop the sand and the silt being washed down a steep slope, into the gutter, where it would pick up oil and other pollution and be washed straight into the river,” he said.“I’m even collecting the run off water. “I had previously taken other measures to protect the river, which is only a few metres away, including bringing in special bags from Queensland, but the work we did on the driveway was the last and only option to secure the earth and stop the silt run-off.” He said he had met with council officers and was under the impression this environmental protection measure could be exempted. “I was stunned by the fine and the amount of the fine .. for the average builder six thousand dollars is six weeks wages,” he said. The fine issued by the City of Ryde’s Environmental
Protection Officer states that an inspection on Tuesday, November 5 revealed that a new driveway construction had been commenced including excavation at the property, despite a Stop Work Order in place and after several verbal instructions by council officers to stop building works. “I assume council officers had to act, but the only work done on the actual building itself was on a flight of stairs next to roadway to satisfy a building code,” Mr Elek said. The North Ryde builder said he wants the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act to be amended to allow the Environmental Planning Authority to have the power to grant an exemption to a council Stop Work Order to allow environmental protec-
tion measures to be carried out. “If there was a sign up at the driveway giving me an exemption to do work to stop the silt from the driveway running off into the river I would not have been fined and the river would be protected,” he said. Mr Elek said he sees numerous examples where work has stopped at building sites across Ryde and unsecured silt runs off into the Lane Cove River and the Parramatta River. Although these run-offs breach environmental laws they are mostly enforced by periodic blitzes and this issue was raised several times at previous council meetings by former Clr Jeff Salvestro-Martin. When asked by The Weekly Times if the driveway works could be seen as
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Gary 0431 163 114 GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES * Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For prompt reliable service call Gary. Lic No 180752c
BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Steve 0409 124 751 Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. Lic. 55906c Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Bricklayer 0402 509 612 Bricklaying, Block laying, Paving & Carpentry work for all areas, Lic 93129c Ring Anton 0402 509 612
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT
0418 493 789
For all new work, extensions & alterations, renovations or refurbishments. MBA Quality work. Lic 100569c BP CONSTRUCTIONS
0411 420 011
Brett 9684 6948 All building work including renovations, extensions, decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms. www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c ALTERATIONS
0418 484 216
9674 7527
Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S. Lic 91637c Giltinan Builder P/L.
CUCEK CONTRUCTIONS
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SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS
9879 4855
7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Renovations, Extensions and Additions by the experts. Does your Builder have Home Builders Compensation Fund Insurance for residential contracts over $20,000? We Do, call now for a no obligation quote!! 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.spinryde.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP
CARPENTER/BUILDER
MJD CARPENTRY Matthew 0414 418 248 For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and maintenance works.
ASH BUILDING & CARPENTRY PTY LTD
0433 275 545
All Building Works, Housing & Commercial Renovations, Decks & Pergolas. All types of Carpentry and Building work. Free Quotes. Lic 323457c
ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES
Michael 0407 912 355 All carpentry, renovations, decks, property maintenance & repairs.General building & Bricklaying. Fully Insured. Lic No 188739C
CARPENTRY & JOINERY
James 0428 581 542 For construction of & repair of decks, pergolas, doors & new building work call James Lic 179663c
Megna Building Services
BRICKLAYER/BLOCKLAYER 0411 762 242 30+yrs experience. Professional. Small to medium jobs. Insurance work. Replace rusted lintels. Concrete rendering. Free quotes. Lic. R83479
Guide
Luciano “Lu” 0418 647 641 YOUR LOCAL BUILDER with over 30 years exp. Specialising in bathrooms, alterations, additions, decks & pergolas. Lic 247952c
0412 435 584
General Carpentry and Joinery. Cabinetmaking, Maintenance, Building and Repairs. PH O412 435 584. Lic. 31952
CARPET LAYING BILL ROWE CARPETS
0404 803 496
New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs. 40 yrs experience.
CEMENT RENDERING J PRESTIGE RENDERING
0410 746 378
Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q
CLEANING
9630 8722
(owner self)Home/professional/spring/ regular moving windows. 15 yrs exp. ALBERTO’S CLEANING & CARPET SHAMPOO
0418 489 627
Home, Office, Strata,
GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS
0401 339 402
• Free service call • Home office support • I.T. specialist • All work guaranteed • www.g1computers.com.au
COMPUTER REPAIRS DOES YOUR COMPUTER NEED HELP?
Greg 0422 169 ❁ Home & Business ❁ Sales & Service ❁ Virus & Spyware removal. ❁ Networking ❁ PC or Mac ❁ NO CALL OUT FEE Call Greg DIP IT
9832 7254
CALL CLEANING 0433 038 667 Home and office cleaning, weekly, fortnightly & ownership. 10 years experience.
CLEANING HIGH PRESSURE
concreting
AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE
Charlie 0413 777 239
Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Lic. 129960c Over 32 Years Experience.
urbancrete CONCRETE CONTRACTORS
0414 764 349
Driveways, paths, steps, stencils, stamped, plain & colour concrete. Honest, reliable & Lic 216063c quality workmanship.
TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD
0404 770 791
Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over Lic 52825c 25years experience G RIGHETTO & SON
concretE Cutting MASTER CHASING SERVICES
0403 111 758
Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing.
curtains
9887 1004
Swags, tail, pelmets - Roman Blinds. Vertical, venetian, Holland & timber blinds, shutters. Free quote, family business. Alteration.
DAMPNESS ANTI-DAMP
9817 7600 0412 229 955
Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer. No job too small
0414 765 181
SKY PRESSURE CLEANING
0418 605 025
House washing & water blasting driveways, paths & roofs etc.
* Rising Dampness * Condensation & Dampness * Sub-floor Ventilation * Rising Damp Contact us for a free quote. www.antidamp.com.au
DELIVERY
0419 282 402
Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc. Lic11427C
NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN
9888 5406
313
RUDIA CURTAINS & BLINDS
S & A CLEANING HUS & WIFE
0411 627 847
COMPUTERS
UTE & LABOUR SERVICES
0431 647 727
• Ute and labour hire • Delivery’s • Rubbish removal • Home maintenance. By qualified tradesman.
Phone Phone
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dentist
PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 9809 7110 • Over 25 years’ experience in Putney • Renowned for gentleness and care • Exceptional quality at affordable price • Prompt appointments. 6 days • Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard • Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au PUTNEY DENTAL CARE 9808 2588 Putney Dental Care is a national award-winning dental practice focused on delivering the highest standard of patient care and comfort by using the latest technologies. We look forward to looking after patients of all ages in our local community. We offer specialised services such as dental implants, veneers, and orthodontics. Laughing gas and sleep dentistry is available for anxious patients.
DOLL REPAIRS
9808 6314
Old and modern dolls and teddy bears repaired, cleaned and dressed. Local family team. Yvonne and Cheryl Phone 9808 6314
Door Install Door Install And Repair
John 0425 833 636 Install Entry, Internal, fire Door, Digital lock and small renovation. John 0425 833 636 Lic 281560C
DRAINER
RYDE SEWERFIX
0412 200 939
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes Over 50 year experience Lic. L985
Electricians
r a ELECTRICAL & ALARM SERVICES
9816 1471
0418 224 924
All Electrical Work. Smoke detectors, sensor lighting, security intercoms, ceiling fans, safety switches, power and lighting points. Lic72458C No job too small, free quotes. EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Ltd
9809 7001
0417 690 627
Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 Thorn St Ryde Lic 35887c
RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN
Blake 0488 843 433 + $0 No Call-Out Fee + Local Ryde District Electrician + Small Family Owned & Run Business + 24 Hour Emergency Service + Seniors Discount +100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Captain Cook Electrical. Credit Cards Welcome Lic 288540C GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES
9807 1957
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GET SPARKED ELECTRICAL & COMPUTERS
Greg 0422 169 313 ❁ How about a safety switch ❁ New installations or renovations ❁ Data, electrical ❁ Domestic, commercial & industrial ❁ Fast reliable service. ❁ Servicing All Area Lic 180641c CJM ELECTRICAL Jason 9807 2455 / 0411 749 838 All Electrical work. Domestic & Commercial. Rewires, safety switches, LED lighting and data. Servicing the local area since 1996. Call Jason. Lic 164332c
DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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
Ian 0412
988 012
✓ Same Day Service ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) ✓ Pensioner Discounts ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville ✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C
MAX ELECTRICAL SYDNEY
SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Clearing of blocked drains, sewers / storm water Toilets, basins, baths, shower, laundry, kitchens Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treatment All work guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. 24/7 emergency. Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient.
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
FENCING
PRIMO FENCING 0417 468 166 Specialist in treated pine & hardwood, A1 workmanship guaranteed
Guide
FENCING Smith Fencing
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0400 598 403
Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com
FENCING INNOVATIONS
GARDENING
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a & a absolute best price
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
& pool. 30 yrs experience.
FLORISTS
BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST
9874 1577
Multi Award Winning Florist Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions Member Interflora Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao Email: blossomhouseflorist@yahoo.com.au JOANNE’S FLOWERS GALORE AWARD WINNING FLORIST
9809 3082
All Floral Arrangements, Plants, Gifts. 3 Avon Road, North Ryde 2113 www.joannesflowersgalore.com.au
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
Specialising in- Garden design- Landscaping, planting, pruning, turfing, cutting small trees, mulching, laying, mowing, ret wall - paving rubbish removal. Free quote 28years experience, Full Insurance.
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
Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C
GLASs
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GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE
0423 755 077 9817 3416 - Repairs: . Garage Door
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 Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East.
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. A LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
0414 837 679
AUSTRALIAN HOT WATER HOT WATER SPECIALIST EASTWOOD
*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
9874 8620
Sales, service, installations on all brands. Est. since 1986 www.australianhotwater.com.au. Lic 53936C
ironing services
massage
FORENSIC PEST CONTROL PC
KITCHENS
STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPING
Carl 0414 724 557
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 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line 9809 3623 3trimmer repairs & service. Kitchen & vanity tops 100’s of colours. Est GRANITE MARBLE CAESAR STONE 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
Authentic Thai Massage
9809 3990
pest control
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
Come meet our friendly new staff. 968 Victoria Rd, West Ryde Open 7 days 10am-8pm Ph. 9809 3990
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
PLASTERING
TESSA PAINTING & MAINTENANCE
✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au
GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Call Demitri Lic 288665c
PLUMBERS
BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST
9638 1398 0419 409 130 SAMSON LANSCAPING 0432 474 950 PETER PAINTING All general plumbing including gas. (24hr & Property maintenance. Design, Construct, 0423 808 115 8819 2795 Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Maintain, Irrigation service ins. Free Quotation. 20 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c Mastercard & Visa welcome. samson.call@hotmail.com Lic 208121c
JAYS MAINTENANCE PLUS 0411 155 774 Jason 0424 619 816
IRONING Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around
7 Colour Painting & Decorators 0406 526 688 0430 247 506
All work guaranteed, best quality, 20yrs, fully Insured. Free quotes.
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
Phil 9715 1804 installs, Gas, Electric, All types of structural landscaping from Design to
Servicing / repairs / 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
Est. since 1986.
LANDSCAPING
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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 Kick-boards etc. services Relaxing full body massage. Swedish & remedial. No job too small. Free quotes 7 days. Steven 0419 606 288 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.
BILLY’S PAINTING & DECORATING
COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE
All work guaranteed, fully insured, free quotes. Lic 158883c
Phillip Draper West Ryde
0414 881 267
9878 1677 0414 808 809
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
9808 3020
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
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
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
PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING
Est. Locally 1981
0418 961 406
Lic 3792
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PLUMBERS (continued) 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
GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES
9817 4777
0413 402 599
For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Lic 168655C Visa/Master/Eftpos.
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
Psychologists & Relationship Counsellors
• 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
Free Quotes, High Pressure Water Jetter Service. Lic 181690c Ryde
0431 995 369
0438 065 852 AB HOME REMOVAL
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
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
JIM MEADE PLUMBING
9745 5772
Excellent Service. No job too big or small. Local and interstate. $80 per hour.
KW Removals
0403 903 022
• House • Factory • Piano • Furniture • Disposals Competitive Rate with excellent service! All areas! PH 0403 903 022, 0466 669 107
Renovators
Ew Building And Bathroom
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
0408 642 056
Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replacing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302.
AAA ACTIVE ROOFING
0404 397 198
8677 4141
0418 247 597 All roof restore & repair 30% off. Pressure cleaning. F/Q Lic 133762c * Repairs * Renovations
* Maintenance * Pensioner Disc * Fully Insured
Lic.46242c
LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST
Fix That Plumbing 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Gavin 0431 126 808 Leakfinding/Repairs(tiles,metal,slate)shingals/skylights, Local plumber based in Denistone.
Lic 299998c
ALL DAY/ NIGHT PLUMBING
0414 849 366
Blocked Drains specialists. Plumbing, Drainers and Gasfitters. Senior discounts ph 9888 Lic 123739c 9940 / 0414 849 366
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. 1300 739 531 • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc
REMOVALISTS
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
roofing (continued) 9871 0313
OPEN SKY PSYCHOLOGY
FRANK DRAPER SEWER REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS
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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.
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.
SKY ROOF PAINTING
0418 605 025
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
roof repairs
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.
Solicitors & CONVEYANCING (continued)
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
0409 833 832
Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828
surveyor
BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 Leak Detection. All roof & gutter repairs guaran- ATS LAND SURVEYORS Lic 123259C teed. 35yrs Exp. C/Cards OK. DJ DAISLEY AND SONS PTY LTD 9798 7075 Roof repairs and renewals slate metal tile.. Est 1912. Ph 9798 7075
rubbish removals AUSSIE BATTLER.
Brian 0413 115 450 20yrs exp all areas, rubbish, gard’, pruning & odd jobs. F/Q, same day service 8 days/week. Brian NO TEXTING.
FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL
Glen 0418 268 040
• All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes • Excavator for hire • Domestic/Commercial • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen. Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL
Cheapest Price’s
9809 2536
Call Garry 0416 295 790
* 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
9808 6854
Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@ atssurveyors.com.au
swimming CARLILE SWIMMING
9808 3199
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
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 Lic No. 68534C $1000 40 yr exp
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
TV, DVD & AUDIO INSTALLS
& tutor. Call Jo-Anne
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
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.
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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
ationposition vacant AUTO MECHANIC
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
Business for sale
RESTAURANT
Wanted for long established successful local Ryde area workshop.
FOR SALE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WELCOME FOR LONG ESTABLISHED BUSY RESTAURANT IN RYDE AREA.
Good conditions and wages with excellent future prospects of management.
Situated in busy shopping centre precinct. Fully licensed and seats 90 guests. Indoor and outside dining. Plenty of parking. Any cuisine welcome.
Apply in person to Terry 0409 361 336
INQUIRIES in confidence to John 0414 418 206
Local police stations hit by Telstra outage
No job too Big or Small
0418 486 665 9550 2046
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NORTH RYDE F 9888 3865
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aren Laing is presented with a framed women’s jersey by Rovers’ Life Member Karen Harrison.
WEST RYDE ROVERS
2013 Soccer Registrations New Members Welcome!
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN? New Players Welcome
A Telstra outage will impact on two local police stations next week.
ams in 2012 including 13 women’s teams! r 6’s to All Age, Over 35’s, Over 45’s & Super League.
“Ryde Police advise members of the
POLICE NEWS
WEST RYDE ROVERS a social media site. ing during a random breath test and a SOCCER drivers
e value participation, fairwill play fun. community that there beand a number Police report the owner of one of the background check revealed his o aim to provide development opportunities 2013 Online Registrations now of planned Telstra outages on Monday stolen trailers - from Eagle Street - saw licence had been disqualified. for all our players.
, March 2 and Wednesday March 4 at Ryde and EastwoodDates Police Stations,” Registration Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm police said. or “This will only affect phone calls to Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm these stations during theSt.outage times adowbank Park (Adelaide entrance) and please be aware that you can still FREE the TRAINING BALL attend police stations or contact For Under 6’s and 7’s Gladesville Police Station during this hortstime.” and socks included in all registrations “This planned outage is scheduled Want to know more? to commence at 11.00am and will take Check our website for details approximately two hours to complete. www.westryderovers.asn.au “If you need to contact police and it Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) is an emergency contact Triple Zero otball.registrar@westryderovers.asn.au (000). For non-urgent enquiries you can (0400)880839 contact Gladesville Police Station on 9879 9699 or Police Assistance Line on 131444.” **** POLICE have arrested an alleged burglar after a community tip off on Tuesday night. It is alleged the 39 year old Ryde Ryde suspect had stolen box trailers which he attempted to sell for cash via
an ad for his stolen trailer and went to He was issued with a Court Attendopen! Teams from Under 7’s to ance Over Notice 35’s a home in Bavin Avenue where he saw for the offence of Drive Competition runs on Sundays the stolen item being towed away. with Special Category driver drive with Club shorts and socks included in all registrations “The owner alerted the man who pur- special range PCA as well as Drive Mochased the trailer as well asto police. tor Vehicle During Disqualification PeWant know more? “On Wednesday police arrested the for riod, Second Offence. Check our website details 39-year-old man at his home in Bavin Due to the driver being disqualified www.westryderovers.asn.au Ave and he was taken to Ryde Police police confiscated his licence. Station where he wasRegistration charged with Lar- Dates *** Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm ceny, two counts of Goods in Custody AN I PHONE was stolen is a scam in or and Dispose Motor Vehicle Macquarie Sunday 3rdPart-Theft.” February 9am – 1pm Park on Wednesday. Meadowbank (Adelaide St. Ryde also seized two boxPark trailers with It isentrance) alleged the theft occured around no identifiableEnquiries: registrationRachel or VIN plates 9.30pm when the victim met a buyer on Hogan (Registrar) attached, an angle grinder, painting the roof top carpark of the Macquarie football.registrar@westryderovers.asn.au (0400)880839 shopping centre. equipment and paint. The alleged burglar was given bail “After a short conversation the male conditions and is now due to appear has stated that his brother has the in Burwood Local Court on March 16. money for the iphone and is waiting in *** the lower carpark and asked the victim AN ALLEGED drunk driver was if he could drive him to the location, in stopped by police on Blaxland Road which the victim agreed to do,” police in Denistone East around 1.30am on allege. Wednesday. “The victim has driven his vehicle to It is alleged the 31 year old North lower carpark and at this point the (alRyde driver returned a positive read- leged thief) has grabbed the iphone out
Deceased Estates All Residential & Business Waste Trees Lopped Demolition 25yrs+ Exp. Seniors Discounts
RONALD S. CZINNER & CO. Solicitors & Conveyancers 15/1 Jordan Street Gladesville
9816 2133
All legal & conveyancing matters.
YOUR CONTACT FOR LAWYERS, CONVEYANCERS &T NOTARY PUBLIC NO ARY P UBLIC • We Family Law can Withwith Wills, We help can help probate finalising “Wills,&probate & • Conveyancing deceased estates “Know Where You Stand” • Immigration Law & For all legal androad shop 43-49 blaxland Shop 6, 6, 43-49 Blaxland Road all other legal services conveyancing matters (corner of avenue) (corner ofargyle Argyle Avenue)
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of the victim’s hand before fleeing the scene. The alleged thief is described as being of Middle Eastern appearance, around 165cm tall, thin build, with black coloured hair, beard and moustache. During this incident he was wearing a grey coloured short sleeved t-shirt with yellow and white coloured Puma brand motif on the front, a pair of black coloured Puma brand shorts and black coloured sandals with a white coloured Lonsdale brand logo. He was last seen running through the carpark, towards Talavera Road, North Ryde. Police remind the community to use caution when agreeing to meet potential buyers for online exchanges of goods. “Ideally people should meet in well lit and known locations, with CCTV surveillance, as well as bringing along another person with them.” *** A NORTH WILLOUGHBY man was arrested for drink driving on Sunday.
The arrest occured when police were conducting stationary RBT on Burns Bay Road cross of Gladesville Road at Hunters Hill when they stopped a 42-year-old man. He returned a positive roadside test and was arrested and taken to Ryde Police Station to undergo a breath analysis. The man returned a reading of 0.08 and was issued with an infringement notice for Drive With Low Range PCA. *** AN ALLEGED SHOPLIFTER was arrested in Macquarie Park on Wednesday. The 42 year old man from Canley Heights has entered a supermarket in Macquarie Park around 11am and is alleged to have hidden stolen goods in his jacket. His alleged crime is reported to have been witnessed by Loss Prevention Officers. The man was issued with a Court Attendance Notice for Shoplifting and is now due to appear in Burwood Local Court on March 16.
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Cars for sale HONDA CR-V 2014 first owner, VTi-Auto 88,900km, Logbook, Blue, Tinted windows, alloy wheels, 12 months rego till Feb 2021 price $16,500 ono Ph 0416 783 105 HONDA Accord Euro auto 2006 black 79,000 kms registration 16/6/20 first owner $7,000 Ph 0412 233 787
For Sale CABINET Six piece glass line near new, selling very cheap 10c Ph 9888 9611 AIR Conditioner inverter Panasonic CU-E21 cool 6.3, heat 7.2, as new still in box $1000, antique style mirror $100 ono Ph 9874 8509 EXTERNAL Door second hand timber 2030x870x35 $50, Fairlane dress rims $100, dishwasher above bench $100 Ph 9874 8509 PYE Record player, cassette player & radio $50 ono, plays 33 45’s Ph 0415 953 099 BIRD Cages with mobile stands suit medium size birds, exc cond $60 each, Ph 9876 2269 DVD Player SAST, karaeoke machine, CD’s VCD $50 ono Ph 0415 953 099 READERS Digest collectors edition, 10 albums from 1936-1945 big bands $50 ono Ph 0415 953 099 VINTAGE Compressor small electric with air line, new air gauge & spray gun, new pumps up tyres $150 ono Ph 0415 953 099 TOOL Box aluminium as new 2M Long x 500 x 750, suit builder or tradesman, cost $1290 sell for $500 Ph 9817 1822 0413 115 242
BED & Base double $120 good cond pick up Ph 0415 953 099 FRIDGE Haier 222Ltr freezer on top works good $150.00 Ph 0469 962 947 FREE Standing parrot stand with perch & food containers suit med/large bird, it’s ideal for a tame bird inside $20 Ph 9876 2269 BUDGIES Beaut colours, nice birds $20 each Ph 9876 2269 LAWN Mower with catcher 4 str $65, whipper snipper needs service $15, Budgie cage with stand $25, vacuum cleaner $45 Ph 9809 3858 LEAF Blower super for fast and easy job good quality $35 Ph 0425 370 022 WALL Clock rare pendalum g timing chalming & day gold face better quality value $700 sell $150 ono Ph 0425 370 022 VACUUM Cleaner good quality not used much $25 powerful Ph 0425 370 022 CRYSTAL Tableware bowls and vases 3 rare and beautiful items Murano & Mikasa $9 to $20 Ph 0425 370 022 VASE Decorated with Mother of Pearl 100cm tall brass and special metal stunning $95 also one Italian $25 Ph 0425 370 022 MOBILITY Walker with chair good quality $65 also walking frame $15 Ph 0425 370 022 LAMP for TV or Bedroom very ornate and beautiful items $20 to $35 Ph 0425 370 022
BOOKSHELF High class, 3 items short, med and tall fantastic for storing $20 & $35 Ph 0425 370 022 WASHING Machine Fisher and Paykel top load 64cmx68cmx102cm good cond moving house $200 Ph 0410 972 500 BABY Budgies various colours $15 each or two for $20 Ph 0411 624 870 LADDER Aluminium extension “Baileys” 9F-18F good cond $50 Ph 0414 826 158 TRAIN Table HO 6Ftx12Ft offers Ph 0412 911 266 EGYPTIAN Antique cigarette box with 4 layers presentation approx 21cms wide $95 photo emailed by request Ph 9888 5051 CLEAN Garden soil okay for top dressing your lawn Ph 0420 406 486 BLUEBERRY Tree 120cm high 70cm wide in cement pot very healthy bears sweet fruit $40 Ph 0414 826 158 EIGHT Code care car cleaning products polishes car wash waxes glass chrome cloths etc $70. Unwanted prize worth $150 Ph 9638 5065 FRENCH Comic books hardcover new $9 each Ph 9888 5051 FENCING Cream all $100.00 2x3000mmx1200mm, 1x2200mx1200mm, 1x1500mx1200mm, 3 x posts & accessories Ph 0413 134 524 TABLE Teak no chairs 1500mx900mm $50, Bathroom 3 in 1 light $20 Ph 0413 104 524 CAFE Italy espresso machine using capsules as new $12 Ph 9888 5051
PIANO Scrubbed black Honky Stonk style, John Brinsmead & Sons London needs tuning $100 pick up Ph 0402 844 177 ITALIAN Vintage Vatican soldier doll $20 photos emailed on request Ph 9888 5051 TWIN Electric Oven Smeg good cond $150.00 Ph 0413 134 524 MONOPOLY City edition collection item retail at $165 as new for $60 Ph 9888 5051 GARDEN Furniture alloy 4 chairs, 2 tables, one 2 seater + chair good cond $450 Ph 9878 3803
Freebies FRIDGE 430L Westinghouse good cond extendable dining table also Ph 0408 255 192 BUSH Rock over 100 pieces, outdoor table and 6 chairs. Moving overseas. All free Ph 0457 597 825 RECORDS Recorded at 45rpm known as 45s Ph 0420 406 486 DINING Chairs 5 need a bit of loving care. Pick up period style Ph 9878 1657
ALVAREZ Aquilino - Passed away February 15. Late of Ryde. Aged 73 years. Funeral & Burial was held on Friday 21st February at Macquarie Park Cemetery.
WEST RYDE - 15 Gaza Road on Saturday 29th February from 7am to 2pm. All kinds of great stuff for sale.
Motorbike Sales HONDA CB 250, 1999 model 27,000 kms, good cond $2,400 Ring Glenn 0415 775 539
BROWN (nee Page) Joan Edna - Passed away February 16. Formerly of Carlingford. Late of Castle Hill. Aged 99 years.
DENNIS Patricia May - Passed away February 9. Aged 91 years.
KENNEDY Rita - Passed away February 13. Late of Ryde. Aged 83 years.
MONTGOMERY Thelma Fay - Passed away February 15. Late of West Ryde. Aged 93 years. Celebration of her memory will be on Thursday 27th February in the Magnolia Chapel of Macquarie Park Cemetary and Crematorium, Cnr Delhi & Plassey Rds, Macquarie Park at 12pm. STONEY Alexander Bindon McComas Passed away February 21. Service of farewell and remembrance on Friday February 28 at 1pm in the West Epping Uniting Church, Orchard Street, Epping.
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BOX Trailer with black & white number plate Ph 0427 000 100 REED Organ for Church restoration Ph Wilson evenings between 6pm & 7pm on 9809 4588 OLD Tools, DVD, CD, guitar, jewellery, old lego’s, bric a brac Ph 0431 296 741 SMALL Outboard still wanted. Last caller forgot to phone number. price paid. Call 0468 461 202
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Charlie is dreaming of a kind hearted owner..
This week’s beautiful cat Charlie (pictured) is dreaming of a cosy, comfortable home and a kind hearted owner. Charlie has made a temporary home on top of a filing cabinet at the World League For Protection Of Animals showroom in Gladesville where team at the World League describes him as a loving and affectionate cat that longs for human companionship. “Do you have a big heart for our Charlie?
“If so he will reward you with hours of confident friendship which can be extended to your friends. “His family moved overseas last year and did not include him in their travel plans, so he came to the WLPA where he has been playful with all. “Already desexed, microchipped, vac-
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Gladesville Women Tue Feb 18 Social C Stock J Bryant M Luckey d C Stock E Craven M Tennant Rd 1 Gde 1 Pennants, Gladesville d Beecroft Raffle winners, 1st prize Shirley Gibson, 2nd prize Marie Farthing, 3rd prize E Craven Good luck to our Pennants Teams for the rest of the competition
JENNY BRYANT
Brush Park/Denistone Women
Tue Feb 18 Minor Singles Semi Finals M Dewhirst d M Forbes Social Triples M Armstrong C Heming P Lyons d P McClean T Little F Laney Social Fours H Davies A Ross J Leek M Pollard d C Jackson B Palmer J Battersby M O’Brien, E Maher A Mahony C Dixon C Minogue d E Maher C Smith R Newton S Younie
MARIE DEWHIRST
North Ryde RSL Women
Tue Feb 18 Pennant Season has now started on a very hot day Ryde No 3 Pennant played away.
Denistone at Denistone and won 4/ No 1 also played away Carlingford at Carlingford also winning 4/1 Thu Feb 20 No 3 had a bye No 1 played Gladesville at North Ryde RSL they also won 4/ Congratulations Ladies. As most of our ladies are playing Pennants there were no Socials AGM Apr 2 all entries close Mar 1 see Secretary Elaine for nomination forms
COLLEEN RENWICK
North Epping Women
Tue Feb 18 Social S Archibald H Stibbs B Tromp d L Finnigan H Fletcher J Grimes 22/7 S Farrelly L Pierens d T Hilder R Knott 17/11 Pennants Gde 2 v Denistone Sports R Delves M Garrick J Havron J Thorp won 19/15 M Phipps V Riley P Spaul J Swan won 26/23 Thu Feb 20 Gde 2 v Brush Park R Delves M Garrick J Havron J Thorp won 25/13 M Phipps V Riley P Spaul J Swan won 30/14
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North Epping Men
Wed Feb 19Club A Ma-
Bowling Round-up cleod R Crowne S Garvey d A Robinson D Byron G Scott 18/7 B Godsill P Brown W Daley d J Taylor T Warner N Swancott 22/14 R Kern O Sherrard W Fletcher d B Swan R Monteith W Spaul 18/7 N Oppedisano R Matheson d R Watkins R Gallop 19/10 Sat Feb 22 Club J Taylor J Clough d A Macleod R Peterson 18/15 Pennant trial v St Ive: Gde 4 D Byron D Singleton J Boulos B Daley won 23/12 N Oppedisano R Watkins R Gallop R Matheson won 17/16 M Hollier J Fry M Havron P Delves won 26/21 16/23 Gde 6 J Havron O Sherrard R Thorp R Phillips won 19/17 B Swan N Swancott M Gardiner K Douglass won 30/12 R Kern A Robinson G Scott S Garvey lost 14/20 Gde 7 C Watford B Forrest B Spaul S Mewburn won 31/16 R Monteith S Slocombe R Vass B Fletcher lost 13/15 R Stanton T Warner B Godsell R Crowne won 21/17
KEN DOUGLASS
Denistone Men Wed Feb 19 Social B Kennedy J Welsby P Henry d D Lee D Pocock G Carrol 33/13 J O’Brien B Nicol J Hiotellis d B White A Crockart L Hansen 18/17 A Rozsnyoi J Kenny J Fleming d R Ralston S Wormsley J Mohan 23/9.T Stanis T Chan F McGarry d Z Bosnjakovic G Hatch D Linnert 27/19 V Ardino G Scott d G Jenner K Graham 28/15. B Richards J Walker F Martelli d B Williams J Knight A Marcellino 26/19 A Rawding J Dalton J Myres d J Lee D Galati S Skinner 19/17 Fri Feb 20 Open Pairs J Kenny J Hiotellis d D Lee K Graham 17/16 R Goggin D Linnert d G Robinson M Lyall 17/16 Z Bosnjakovic d J Howe A Crockart 21/20 A McShane Ms C Heming B Nicol d A McShane A Rawding D Koch 25/22 Sat Feb 21 Interclub Pennant Trial Gde 3 Denistone Sports d Dundas Sports 62/52 Gde 4 Dundas Sports d Denistone Sports 65/60 Gde 5 Denistone Sports d North Ryde
Putney Fours Championship 2020
64/60 Grade 6 White North Ryde d Denistone Sports 63/50 Gde 6 Green Dundas Sports d Denistone Sports 71/58 Gde 7 ATC d Denistone Sports 65/41
DAVID POCOCK
Putney Tennyson Men
Wed Feb 19 Social K Andrews K Riley J McConnell d G Butt P Brown R Rees 22/21 P Noone A Windle d K Judd K Jennings 20/18 P Dobie K Lake d M Caruso B Lancett 29/12T Ryan K Beatty J Stanton d P Smith A Heyes I Purcell 22/17 K Wooden J Carrington B Prentice d C Dale M Johnstone P Joint 23/18 K Landsdown P Harris A Long d B Prentice I Radovnicovic P Mclean 27/22 Sat Feb 22 Social J Eva J Vinton A Bolster I Radovnicovic d P Smith C Dale K Judd R Rees 24/16 K Riley K Beatty P Gray M Lansdown d B Reynolds J Falsone P Dobie J Stanton 20/16 G Butt N Masaman d Vinton D K Andrews M Caldwell M Caruso 26/15 P Noone A Windle B Pren-
tice L Ager d M Johnstone B Lancett K Lake J McConnell 31/17 Fours C/ship Final P Harris I Purcell P Joint P O’Sullivan d B Jasprizza R Rust A Rodger J Cunningham 15/14
KINGSLEY LAKE
Lane Cove Bowls
Mon Minor Singles B Paxton d V Solway 31/27 Wed Social D Erskine R Moran B Patterson d V Solway M Popovic B Piper 28/16 L Hattersley D Madson P Wade d B Paxton L Sturman S Creedy 17/16 S Horwood O Hostrup J Bowring d N Morris F Markar R Aitken 31/20 Sat Social Sun Major Singles M Popovic d J Bowring 32/13
DAVID ERSKINE
Hunters Hill Men
Thu Feb 20 Social N Snashall J Blunt K Beattie d V Wahlquist G Cooper R Hopwood P Lansdown J Beale J Hirst d P Lansdown P Hirst G Blunt Fri Feb 21 Club Pairs C/ship Rd 1 J Stuart J Stewart d R Hopwood J McDonald 25/5 B Love M Burton d G Cooper D Tritt 29/10 K Stuart R Rose d R Bauer G Norris 28/11 Sat Feb
22 Int Pennants Trial R Bauer B Stuart S Crowhurst K Stuart d P Wallis G Gorton P Nightingale R Rose 27/13 B Carpenter J McDonald R Schilling G Barron d B Love D Beauchamp M Burton R Hopwood 27/15 Sun Feb 23 Club Pairs C/ship Rd 1 P Nightingale (sub) D Beauchamp d B Carpenter J Owens 22/14 Zone 10 State Triples S/F at Greenlees Park BC H Lewis E Williams P Harry (Merrylands) d R Bauer K Stuart R Rose (H Hill) 29/9
JJ
Hunters Hill Women
18/02/20 Social Triples C. Campbell, K. Sagger, J. Doyle d L. Stevenson, G. Guice, L. Cook A. Lowe, P. Hirst, G. Blunt d A. Allum, A. Dale, J. Beale J. McBride, J. Castaldi, K. Stewart d V. Elias, Vl Wahlquist, J. Lloyd 11/02/2020 Social Triples K. Saggers, J. Maclaine, F. Palmer d K. Saggers, J. Beale, P. Hirst Social Pairs C. Campbell, L. Cook d A. Allum, V. Wahlquist V. Elias, A. Dale d B. Gibson, K. Stewart
LYNETTE COOK
Winners Left to Right: P.Harris. I.Purcell, P.Joint. P.O’Sullivan
Runners Up Left to Right: B.Jasprizza, R.Rust, J.Cunningham, A.Rodger Final Score 15 / 14 In a thrilling final which came down to the last bowlon thelast end saw a winning 3 shot marginheld by last years winners eclipsed by new champions to take out the final and winning by one shot.
Guard of honour for Janette De Vries Brush Park/Carlingford charity bowls day on Sunday February 23 raised almost $500 for the McGrath Foundation for Breast cancer.
The ladies from Brush Park, Denistone and Carlingford Bowling Clubs this morning formed a guard of honour to farewell fellow bowler Janette Lee (Jan) De Vries who passed away last week after a short illness. Jan was much loved by her fellow bowlers and we were all shocked to hear of her illness (cancer) which was only diagnosed eleven weeks ago. She loved her bowls and entered and won many competitions. She played Pennants and social bowls first at Ryde-Eastwood then at Brush Park. Jan died on 15th February, two days after her 76th birthday. She’ll be sadly missed.
Wednesday 26 February, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 27
TWT Ryde Sports Foundation Finalists Sydney’s young guns to the rescue for morale boosting win ahead of derby
Two late goals by Sydney FC’s young guns Harry Van der Saag and Marco Tilio have given the Sky Blues a morale boost ahead of the highly anticipated local derby with Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night. Tilio and Van der Saag were the heroes, with the Sky Blues now 13 points clear at the Hyundai ALeague summit after defeating the Central Coast Mariners 3-0. Milos Ninkovic opened the scoring in the 8th minute latching onto a mistake by Miller in the Mariners back line to flick the ball past Birighitti. The emphatic victory comes after last week’s demoralising 4-0 thumping at the hands of Angelo Postecoglou-coached Japanese champions, Yokohama F. Marinos, in the Sky Blues’ debut fixture of the 2020 AFC Champions League. Meanwhile, German Sydney FC star Alexander Baumjohann is looking for more Sky Blue love in his first home Sydney Derby against his former club, at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Baumjohann joined the reigning Champions at the start of the 2019/2020 Hyundai A-League season
and says there are no regrets heading into the clash on Friday night. “Not everyone is happy that I left but I’ve also said this before that I don’t care about them and the most important thing to me is that our fans love me and that’s what I care about,” he said. “[On opposing fans heckling] That’s normal when you change from one side to the other in the city but it’s been really fun, especially when we’ve had success on the pitch. “I’ve said it 100 times before, it was so easy for me to join this club. All the guys are just nice people and made me feel at home after a short time.” Sydney FC sit atop the Hyundai A-League ladder and have the chance to further extend its lead on Friday night. And Baumjohann admits the last Sydney Derby loss was an impressive performance for his side and is confident they can get the
Presented at Gladesville RSL Club
Sydney FC young guns Harry Van der Saag and Marco Tilio who both scored after coming on as late substitutes in their side’s 3-0 win over Central Coast Mariners
three points in this one. “It was one of our best games, we had so many chances and we could have won. It’s hard to accept that it was the only game we lost,” he said. “We are pretty confident now and we’ve worked really hard to get back into it, we’re in good form and we have a really good chance to win the game.
Three finalists in this year’s TWT Ryde Sports Foundation Sports Star of the Year contest were presented at Gladesville RSL Community Club last Friday night. They are Paralympic triathlete Nic Beveridge, baseballer Brandon Lee and netballer Georgia Marshall. They will compete with the other twelve grand finalists at the Gala Presentation Night at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club on Friday May 1. They are pictured with Ryde Sports Foundation chairman Jim Hull OAM, Gladesville RSL Club president Jim Butt, North Ryde RSL Club president Jim Morris and Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club president Jim McClymont.
Basketball star Brittany Smart joins City of Ryde councillors Jordan Lane, Roy Maggio, Penny Pedersen and Trenton Brown to cut the ribbon to officially open the new basketball court at Morrison Bay on the weekend.
New basketball court for Putney opened on the weekend Upgraded facilities at Morrison Bay Park in Putney were officially opened on the weekend with a special three-on-three community basketball event held.
Womens Basketball League star player Brittany Smart was on hand for the official opening along with members of the Sydney Thunder cricket team and Inner West Bulls basketball team.
The extensive upgrades include a number of new and improved outdoor recreation facilities that include a new two-thirds basketball court, additional cricket nets, outdoor fitness equipment, new pe-
destrian footpaths, new pedestrian lighting and new access ramps to and from the existing footbridge The upgrades were undertaken by the City of Ryde, with funding assistance from the State
Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. City of Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale said the new and improved facilities were part of the City of Ryde’s commitment to provide more outdoor recreational opportuni-
ties for the entire community. “The upgrades mean Morrison Bay Park now has first-class outdoor equipment and sporting infrastructure that is supported by a 1.3 kilometre fitness trail,”
he said. “In addition, the new pedestrian lighting along the existing foreshore and eastern footpaths will encourage more people to use the park during the evening. “I thank everyone in
the community who participated in the consultation process that helped shape this project, as well as the State Government for providing funding to Council to help complete the upgrade.”
28 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 26 February, 2020
COMING MARCH 11
Tigers outsmart Panther Pets in Trials By the one eyed Tiger
Tigers supercoach Michael “Madge” Maguire was at his cunning best last Saturday when he gave nothing away to the opposition for when the competition starts in earnest on March 15 at the Gong.
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Madge and the Tigers preselection team have done a sterling job in recruiting a side that will knock the socks off all before them as they rage onto NRL premiership honours in 2020!
The new look 2020 Tigers have a good balance all round the park and will create a few tremors in the opposition before the year is through! And the beauty of this year is that we have top players competing against each other just to make the firsts team. It’s a welcome headache to have compared with recent years. So the tip is to make sure you get set with the Ma-in-Law’s Funeral Fund on the Tigers Grand Final winning side before the odds peak.
They won’t get any better as the bookies reset their books as they see the rampaging Tigers roaring through the opposition like a hot knife through ice cream. Let’s make sure Leichhardt Oval HQ is packed to overflowing for the first home game of the year on Sunday arvo March 22 when the Tigers will reveal their class with the likes of our secret weapons Adam Doueihi pictured left and Billy the Kid Walters pictured right. See ya there.
JELLYBEAN JAM PARTY NIGHT! NON-STOP MEDLEYS AND DANCING FUN! FRIDAY 6 MARCH. 9PM. FREE ENTRY.
RYDE RETRO MANIA FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY
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Hit the disco floor on the final Friday of each month. DJ LOUIE will spin all your favourite tunes from the 70s to the present day! PLUS interactive videos on the big screens.
8pm till Midnight. FREE ENTRY.
$10,000 Autumn Treasures Members’ Draw. You could win $2,000 CASH! Thursday 27 February. SWIPE 6-8PM. THE DRAW STARTS AT 8.35PM.
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