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Sadly, in many quarters he was unfairly ma- ligned within and beyond the church. A case in point was The Melbourne Response of offering ex-gratia payments to alleged abuse vic- tims, the logic here was that these people would be spared the trauma of a civil case. Anyone was still free to take their complaint to be resolved civilly. Also, it needs to be remembered that the High Court quashed his own charges of abuse, and this is quite distinct from overturning a conviction. This judgement meant that in this case he was an innocent man who suffered unfairly a prison term. I have every confidence that he will hear these words from God; “Well done good and faithful servant.” Father Martin R Maunsell is the former parish priest of St Kevin’s Catholic Church in Eastwood. A tribute to Cardinal Pell They are: Lynette Cowgill of Melrose Park; Salve Christi Trocio of Denistone East; Bernadette Warbrick of Carlingford; Sonja O’Sullivan of Woolwich; and Corinne Cucek of West Ryde. They’ll be contacted by TWT about collecting their tickets. What’s Love Got To Do With It? delves into the problem of finding lasting love in today’s world. For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love. FIVE LUCKY reader have won double passes to British rom-com ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ which releases nationally in cinemas on Australia Day, January 26. I came to know Cardinal George Pell reasonably well since he came to Sydney as archbishop in 2001. Nominate Lane Cove’s wonderful neighbours Nominations for Lane Cove Council’s Neighbour Day Awards open this week. “This award is for a resident of Lane Cove who is a great neighbour and a person who has gone above and beyond to support their neighbourhood with an act of kindness and who promotes social connection,’’ Mayor Andrew Zbik said. Nominations close on Wednesday, March 1 and the Awards will be presented on Wednesday May 17 to coincide with National Volunteer Week. To make an online nomination visit the Citizenship Awards section of the council website at www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au New playground in Concord The new $730,000 playground project was officially opened last month and will include accessible pathways and play equipment, a three-bay swing set, an adventure unit for older children, sand and water play, a cubby house, a nature trail and an outdoor learning circle. “The children of the City of Canada Bay will soon have an exciting new space to play in and we are committed to carrying out ongoing upgrades to our new playground,” City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said. A new children’s playground is being developed in Queen Elizabeth Park in Concord. ☐ An artist impression of what the new playground in Concord will look like. New home for Irish Premier It was recently moved from Smith Street to Parramatta Square where it was unveiled by Premier Dominic Perrottet, Lord Mayor Donna Davis and Lysicrates Foundation cofounders John and Patricia Azarias (pictured) who promoted the relocation. Social justice advocate Sir James Martin immigrated from Ireland with his family in the 1820s and was raised in poverty in the servants’ quarters of Old Government House in Parramatta Park. “This statue is a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made for the prosperity we have today,” Premier Perrottet said. A statue commemorating Premier Sir James Martin has found a new permanent home in the heart of the City of Parramatta. ☐ John and Patricia Azarias join Premier Dominic Perrottet and Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis at the unveiling ceremony. Support during grief The Holy Name Of Mary Catholic Church parish in Hunters Hill offers support for people who have recently lost a loved one. “The members of our Grief Care Group act as companions to families in the parish who have experienced the recent death of a family member and continue contact with a family for as long as the family finds it helpful.”,” a Grief Care Group spokesperson said. To find out more visit the website www.hnom. com.au/grief-care-and-support or phone the parish office on 9817 5325 or Cecilia Brungs on 0412 284 028. There is also a specialised online Mens Grief Gathering Group. To find out more about this group phone Terry on 9646 6908 or email: tgrady@catholiccemetaries.com.au United Nations’ emergency appeal for Ukraine children The United Nations’ aid agency for children - UNICEF - has launched an urgent appeal to help the children of Ukraine. The Ukraine Children’s Emergency Fund responds to bitterly cold winter conditions in Ukraine and this month’s Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and other cities that have displaced thousands of families and cut power and other essential services. “Your donations will go directly to helping children whose lives have been devastated by the war in Ukraine and allow us to deliver urgent supplies in just 48 hours,’’ a UNICEF spokesperson said. To donate to the Children’s Emergency Fund visit UNICEF’s Australian website: www.unicef.org.au/donate/ukraine-children-emergency-fund ☐ Lyuba and two month old baby Dima recently received emergency aid from UNICEF. Historic Cottage reopens The historic Vienna Cottage in Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill will reopen on January 26. Built in 1871, it was the home of John and Ann Hillman and their five children that was purchased by The National Trust in 1984 on behalf of the people of Hunters Hill, while the old orchard was bought by Hunters Hill Council. They are open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. In other news, the flood damaged Hunters Hill Museum at the Town Hall is expected to reopen in February.

Wednesday 18 January, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club 依士活高齡華人友誼會 Organiser 主辦機構 「通用」人日迎金兔 Eastwood 2023 Chinese New Year of Rabbit Celebration Together We Serve the Community and Grow! 服務社區 共同成長 Eastwood Plaza • 10am -1pm, Saturday 28th January 2023 依士活廣場 2023 年1月28 日, 上午十時至下午一時 Platinum Sponsor 冠名贊助商: Gold Sponsors 金贊助商: Silver Sponsors 銀贊助商: Joseph Sun Media Sponsors 媒體機構: 文华酒楼 NOBLE HOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Eastwood 繁盛护栏批发总经销 www.fencingcomponents.com.au 澳中之窗传媒 Wong Siu Hing Digital Dental Surgery Eastwood 依 士 活 3 D 数码植 牙 诊 所 (02) 9299 8842 [email protected] WWW.DDSAUSTRALIA.COM JB’s World R E B E C C A CAITLIN MAXTED celebrates tomorrow at Beecroft with Mum Gina and father Ian together with brother Michael and younger sister Hayley. Julia Hunt Wallace celebrates in Pommieland with hubby Wynyard tomorrow same day as Debbie Price of Ryde Rotary.’ * * * Friday is the 66th anniversary of the wedding of JB twin brother Dr Peter Arthur Booth and his bride Margaret Quain Nicholson Barnier who were married in St Phillip’s church Eastwood January 21 1957 and departed same day for a Pommieland honeymoon and got stuck there! They had three daughters Debbie, Bregitta and Amber who are happily married and eight grandchildren. Sadly, Peter and Margaret Booth passed away recently and regretfully JB could not get to their funerals because of the COVID restrictions on travel. Peter and Eleanor Menton were married same day as Peter and Margaret but 21 years later and this time in Manila The Philippines. JB was Best Man at twin brother Peter’s Eastwood wedding and Godfather of first born Debbie and Godfather of Peter and Ely’s Manila wedding and Godfather of their two children Rosalina Mary Jessica and David John. Peter and Helen Sullivan celebrate 35 years wedded bliss also tomorrow. Fay Dunn better half of Noel Dunn celebrates Saturday same day as Pearl Pedrosa in Quezon City The Philippines. * * * ROBBIE FARAH former Balmain Tigers great turns 39 on Monday same day Olive Jardine would have celebrated 101! Thomas Leigh turned 32 in Pommieland Sunday son of Andy Leigh and brother of Jessica and stepson of JB niece Bregitta Booth Leigh and sister Sophie. * * * SUE HOOPMANN OAM (pictured) Emeritus ☐ Sue Hoopmann OAM addresses a rally in 2017. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO Mayor of Hunters Hill celebrates Monday while John Brown of Ryde Rotary Club faces 78 candles on his birthday cake same day. * * * D A V I D RAFFERTY of Achieve Australia Foundation celebrates Tuesday while Mateus Batistasilva turns 26 and Eva Reynolds elder daughter of JB God-daughter and niece Debbie Reynolds celebrates 25th January in England and 26th in Oz. Geoff Nix celebrates 53 on Australia Day Thursday January 26 while Rob and Judy Mitchell celebrate 52 Golden Years wedded bliss same day. * * * SAMUEL DONALD ROBERTS son of Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts and Alicia Roberts turns ten next Thursday day partying with brothers John Anthony, Thomas Alfred and Joseph Albert Bush Roberts with family and friends. Happy day boys and parents. Happy daze all. B U M P E R STICKER: I spent most of my money on booze, boats and broads, the rest I wasted. * * * -Keep Smiling! - JOHN F BOOTH AM Designs for Ryde Hospital’s $479 million upgrade released Premier Dominic Perrottet said the designs, released last Friday, showcase the major expansion and upgrade of the facility which will support the health needs of the Ryde community. “We are completely transforming Ryde Hospital into a state-of-the-art health facility with new and enhanced health services,” Mr Perrottet said. Member for Ryde, Victor Dominello, said he was delighted to share the new designs with the community. “These designs follow a significant amount of engagement with the local community, clinicians and key healthcare stakeholders as well as feedback from staff and consumers,” Mr Dominello said. “The feedback has informed key design considerations such as heritage, the environment and green space to create a welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.” Liberal candidate for Ryde, Jordan Lane, said the unveiling of the latest designs and upcoming commencement of early works brought the Ryde community a step closer to accessing innovative, outstanding healthcare. “As someone who was born at this very hospital, in Denistone House, I am genuinely excited about how this investment from our Government will deliver the great health services for our community, while also preserving its unique heritage,” he said. Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said the redevelopment will futureproof healthcare in the local area. “Once complete, the Ryde Hospital redevelopment will deliver a new and expanded emergency department and intensive care unit, new theatres, new purpose-built ambulatory care centre, new paediatric short stay unit and expanded medical Imaging,” he said. The redevelopment would also include more adult overnight inpatient beds, improved landscaping, urban spaces and car parking for patients and workers. Central to the design is connections with existing onsite heritage buildings such as Denistone House and The Stables and the Blue Gum High Forest as well as green spaces to create a welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. In response to feedback from the local community and key agencies, changes have been made to the carpark plans to include a new multi-storey car park off Denistone Road and ground-level parking off Ryedale Road. The updated plans are expected to be placed on public exhibition in the coming weeks. A final State Significant Development Application (SSDA) will be submitted in mid-2023, seeking approval for the final design and main construction works for the redevelopment. HPAC has been appointed the early works contractor for the redevelopment and will commence works in the coming weeks, with main works expected to begin in late 2023. The NSW Government announced in November 20212 that the existing Ryde Hospital campus was the most suitable location for delivery of service. That announcement followed extensive consultation with hospital staff and the local community to consider whether the hospital should be relocated to the Macquarie University North Ryde campus. The $479 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital has reached another major milestone with the designs of the new precinct unveiled and early works set to commence next month. ☐ NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard, Premier Dominic Perrottet, Liberal state candidate for Ryde Jordan Lane and Ryde MP and Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello at Ryde Hospital on Friday for the release of the upgraded hospital designs. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) ☐ Artist’s impressions of the upgraded Ryde Hospital

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 18 January, 2023 Our Council is grateful for the work of volunteers, service providers, clubs and so many others. On 26 January, we will formally recognise these outstanding contributions through our annual Citizen of the Year Awards. A citizen, young citizen, sportsperson and community group will be named from the nominations received through public submissions. On this occasion, we will also welcome new citizens to Hunters Hill in our Australia Day Ceremony. Australia Day is a time to celebrate what it means to be an Australian. We will be holding a free community event at Bedlam Bay, from 12pm to 4pm, for our community to enjoy a relaxed family-friendly afternoon of food and fun, through stalls, activities and performers. In hosting this ‘Australia Day at the Bay’ event we are assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council. Check our website for more details: www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/events. Action on inclusion In Hunters Hill, one in nine people live with a disability. We also have a rapidly ageing population. Making our area a more accessible and fairer place for people living with a HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles disability is a constantly evolving process, assisted by a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). A draft of our renewed DIAP is on public exhibition until 31 January. The plan outlines our Council’s commitment over the next four years to making our local area a better place to live, work and visit for people living with a disability or health condition. Representatives of service providers, people living with disabilities, carers, interest groups and staff from our Council provided valuable input into the creation of the draft plan. To view the plan and find out how to share your feedback, visit our website www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/diap or phone our Customer Service team on 9879 9400. Clr Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill As Mayor it is a privilege for me to preside over ceremonies that recognise and celebrate the contribution that individuals and groups make to our community. Celebrating Australia Day A vision for our special place Hunters Hill Guest Column During the past year, Council adopted the 2022-2032 Hunters Hill Community Plan, which presents a vision and framework to guide us over the next 10 years. Letters to the Editor Dear Sir, I refer to the photograph on page 2 of the December 21 edition featuring Elizabeth Krassoi, Zac Miles, Louise Bertoni, Anthony Roberts and a mystery string quartet at Christmas drinks held at the Hunters Hill Town Hall. My invitation must have gone astray in the mail. Season’s Greetings. ROBERT ALLAN Hunters Hill Culpability of our youth Dear Sir, Neurologists have revealed to us that 21-year-olds’ brains are still not fully formed - ie they are not yet adults. For this reason and because of his apparent genuine remorse, I think Dominic Perrottet deserves to be excused for a serious breach of social ethics. This raises a second issue: the charging and imprisonment of children as young as TWT welcomes letters from our readers. You can submit yours at: weeklytimes.com.au/letters Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied for letters sent by mail, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680 Missing invitation by Hunter’s Hill Clr Richard Quinn To The POINT It also provided the opportunity for our community to review and articulate what we treasure about our locality as we envision the future and says.. “Hunters Hill is renowned for its well-preserved heritage buildings, sandstone walls, magnificent tree canopy and bushland, surrounded by its pristine waterways and sandstone seawalls.” We have an extraordinary natural and built heritage which I hope will never be taken for granted. From time to time, some of us have the opportunity to get wonderful views over our magnificent local government area from the heights – either from a window seat on a flight coming in to land at Sydney airport or maybe from the tower at St Joseph’s College, the highest physical point in our local area. Personally, I never tire of those spectacular views. In November, some other Councillors and I were able to view the resplendent lilac canopy of Jacaranda blooms that are a striking visual feature across our local area in late Spring each year from the Joeys tower. It is definitely a sight to behold! Having been on the staff at Joeys, I have also had the opportunity to view photos of our local area in the College archives taken from the tower over the years since the early 20th century. What is most striking is how green our local area has become over more recent decades, having been previously cleared by early settlers in the late 19th century. Even photos taken in the 1970s and 1980s show a more sparse tree canopy than is evident today. And those photos also reveal the intensification of building development that has taken place over time. Many of the sandstone and timber homes in earlier photos are gone, but several still remain, in some cases surrounded or partly hidden by more recently constructed buildings. And whilst we must be people of our time with a mind for the future, it is also important that we always recognise and celebrate all that is good about our past and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy our natural and built heritage. Hunters Hill Council is known for its prescriptive planning controls, which seek to give due regard to our natural and built heritage whilst also responding to current community needs. I also note that there are similarly tight planning controls in Arrowtown in New Zealand, in the Cotswolds and Yorkshire Dales in England, in Santa Barbara and Carmel in the USA. These are places that generations of travellers love to visit to enjoy the natural and built environmental heritage that distinguish these localities. As we begin the second year of our 10- year Community Plan, let’s all continue to “enjoy and embrace the lifestyle, restaurants and cafes, and quiet ambience that complement Australia’s oldest garden suburb”. Richard Quinn is an independent councillor and former Mayor of Hunter’s Hill. Australia Day 2023 Australia Day bursts into life across TWT Territory with celebrations in the City of Ryde, Hunters Hill, Epping, Hornsby, Lane Cove, the City of Parramatta, the City of Canada Bay and Sydney Harbour. Check Out our local guide on PAGE 8 ten years old in Australia. They too need to be considered more leniently as a consequence of their undeveloped neurology. ELVIS KIPMAN East Killara Fr Martin’s column Dear Sir, Thanks for Fr Martin’s musings during 2022. I hope he continues again in 2023. His comments link Christianity to our everyday life. I know others who also appreciate his words. Last month’s Christmas message explaining why December 25th was chosen as Christmas Day was enlightening. Interfaith dialogue is important to me. SHEILA GIBSON Gladesville Changed conditions for road works in Marsfield Transport NSW advises road work will be carried out from 7pm to 5am until Friday, February 3 and will involve on-going asphalting between Crandon Road and Vimiera Road. Temporary lane closures, traffic controls and reduced speed limits will be in place but vehicular access will be maintained during construction. Work will not be carried out on Saturdays or public holidays, bus stops will not be impacted and full access to homes and businesses will be maintained. For the latest traffic updates visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701. Changed traffic conditions will apply on Epping Road in Marsfield for the next two weeks.

Wednesday 18 January, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 Volunteers needed at Royal North Shore and Ryde hospitals Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support the local community, meet new people and be a part of a great team environment? Royal North Shore and Ryde hospitals are looking for more volunteers and would love to hear from you. Roles include customer service, patient support and administration. Our volunteers make a huge impact on the lives of the people we care for. If you would like to find out more, please email [email protected] or call (02) 9462 9936. LP0360 Northern Sydney Local Health District Radio 2RRR to broadcast Golden Guitar Awards Emma Bailey and Ray McCoy will pre- sent the live broadcast which will include the Red Carpet Ceremony and the Awards Ceremony from the Tamworth Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm. More than 620 entries were received for the Awards and topping the list - and picking up his first ever nomination - is country music young gun, James Johnston with a total of six nominations. Adam Brand, Amber Lawrence and Casey Barnes each picked up five nominations. The Toyota Golden Guitar Awards are hosted by Tamworth Regional Council with the support of the Country Music Association of Australia. Radio 2RRR has established a reputation for bringing the best in country music to a local radio audience. Local radio station 2RR will be broadcasting the 51st Toyota Golden Guitar Awards this Saturday January 21 from 5.30pm. ☐ The Big Golden Guitar is a Tamworth landmark and the Golden Guitar Awards are Tamworth’s major country music event. Year 12 HSC accelerant shows no sign of slowing down Benjamin Sestanovic (pictured), who is at the beginning of his Year 12 HSC journey, has not only completed four HSC subjects as an accelerated student, but has also earned formidable state rankings across 2021 and 2022. He is also heavily involved in debating, public speaking and service learning opportunities. Benjamin’s achievements to date include: • French Continuers 98 (when in Year 10) – top 10 in the state • Mathematics Advanced 100 (when in Year 11) – 9th in the state • Mathematics Extension 47 (when in Year 11) • French Extension 46 (when in Year 11) – 3rd in the state The accelerated programs at Joeys provide an opportunity for boys who are motivated and ready to stretch themselves and their skill set. This year 47 students across Mathematics, Studies of Religion 2 Unit, Business Studies and French Extension participated in one or more subjects. “Congratulations to Benjamin, a young man who is equally adept at writing prose with flair, conversing fluently in French or solving the most challenging mathematics problems,” Headmaster of St Joseph’s College, Mr Michael Blake, said. Director of Teaching and Learning, Mr Matthew Bookallil, said the school believed in the power of accelerating students. “Our role is to open the door for Benjamin and others to explore and excel,” he said. Benjamin is testament to the emphasis Joeys places on tailoring education to fit the individual. His academic talents have been able to flourish unhindered at the College. The school said Benjamin was the embodiment of its motto: “Strive for better things.” A student from St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill (‘Joeys’) has participated in accelerated HSC subjects and achieved impressive results, reflecting well on the College’s capacity to encourage and promote high-level learners. RIP Senator Jim Molan (April 11, 1950 - January 16, 2023) His family said in a statement that he died peacefully in their arms. The 72-year-old was elected as a federal sen- ator for NSW in 2019, following two years serv- ing within the state, be- fore being re-elected in May 2022 to a six-year term in the Senate. Prime Minister Antho- ny Albanese said Sena- tor Molan lived his life in service of our country. ”He was a man of prin- ciple and a politician of conviction. My condo- lences to his loved ones, colleagues and friends,” he said. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said Senator Molan was an Australian ”who served our country like few others.” ”I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Jim Molan’s wife Anne and his children Sarah, Erin, Felicity and Mi- chael,” Mr Perrottet said. ”Australia is a stronger and safer place thanks Retired Major General and Liberal Senator, Jim Molan, has died aged 72, after a battle with cancer. ☐ The late Senator, Jim Molan to Jim Molan.” A statement from Senator Molan’s fam- ily said he had suffered a “sudden and rapid” decline after Christmas before dying peacefully on Monday, surrounded by his family. “With profound sad- ness, we share that fol- lowing a sudden and rapid decline in health after Christmas. Jim died peacefully on Janu- ary 16 in the arms of his family,” the statement read. “He was many things: a soldier, a pilot, an au- thor, a volunteer firefighter and a senator. “Most of all, he was an adored husband, father, grandfather and brother. “Our loss is immeas- urable but we are con- fident in our memories of a full life courageously lived, devoted to fam- ily and in service of the country that he loved. “We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and for respecting our privacy at this difficult time.” The Liberal Party will choose someone to fill his place in the Senate for the remainder of his term, which would have expired in 2028, but with Senator Molan, who served in Iraq before his retirement from the army, revealed in April 2021 he had been diag- nosed with an aggres- sive form of cancer. Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Aus- tralia had ”lost a great patriot”. “It’s a sad morning most of all for all of the Molan family, for Anne and of course Erin and all the other kids and the grandkids,” Mr Morrison told Radio 2GB. “Today, I’m certain they knew (it) would Banging the drums for a preLunar New Year celebration Labor representatives, led by Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale, were the centre of attention on Saturday as they chatted with locals and wished local business owners a happy Lunar New Year, with backing percussion from a traditional Korean drumming group. The stroll through the Korean section of Rowe Street in Eastwood, where Mr Laxale was accompanied by Labor’s Ryde state election candidate, Lyndal Howison and City of Ryde councillor Charles Song, took place after Mr Laxale’s morning “mobile office” session. Afterwards, Mr Laxale, Ms Howison and Clr Song joined members of the Eastwood community for drinks and nibblies at trendy local bar, Moko. “Today we’re here to celebrate New Year, so Happy New Year everyone,” Mr Laxale told guests. “Twenty twenty-two (2022) was such a huge year. I’m over the moon with how many of you have company today for what I hope will become a long tradition of bringing our community together at the start of the year to catch up and to touch base. “We’re not only our celebrating the calendar New Year, but we’re celebrating Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit and some from this community are also celebrating, the (Vietnamese) Year of the Cat.” ☐ Traditional Korean drummers with, l to r, City of Ryde councillor Charles Song, Labor’s state candidate for Ryde, Lyndal Howison and Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale; right Mr Laxale and Ms Howison address guests at Moko; and above right, Mr Laxale with, l to r, Hugh Lee OAM and representatives from the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation come as Jim battled this cancer bravely for these last few years. “But what an amazing legacy and what an amazing man all to- gether.” Mr Morrison said Senator Mo- lan had achieved throughout his military and political service, but his greatest accomplishment was his family and the love he had for them. “He was a great man and a great friend, but most of all he was a great dad and wonderful husband and they are great accomplish- ments in life,” Mr Morrison said.

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 18 January, 2023 Authorised by Dominic Perrottet MP. Funded using parliamentary entitlements. domperrottet.com.au Premier of NSW Phone (02) 9877 0266 • Suite 303 Level 3, 51 Rawson Street Epping NSW 2121 Member for Epping As the new Lunar Year dawns, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish so many in our Epping community a wonderful Year of the Rabbit. Each new year affords us a chance to reflect on the past twelve months, and to commit to building an even brighter future over the coming year. I look forward to working with you all to help bring this to pass. My best wishes for good health, good fortune, and much happiness for 2023 and beyond. Happy New Year! Dom YEAR OF THE RABBIT LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL EASTWOOD OVAL 3.00pm – 9.00pm | 4 February 2023 Food Trucks Market Stalls Live Performances Peter Rabbit™ Kids Live Show Carnival Rides Lion Dance and High Pole Fireworks For more information scan the QR code or visit ryde.events/lunar THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AUSTRALIA What’s On during Asian Lunar New Year in 2023 The City of Ryde, The City of Parramatta and the City of Canada Bay host events this month to welcome The Year Of The Rabbit. “Our family friendly event is sure to excite all ages with special Lunar New Year performances, amusement rides and a variety of stalls and food trucks at Eastwood Oval between 3pm and 9pm,’’ a council spokesperson said. “A spectacular display of fireworks will close out the night to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.” There will be road closures from 10am to 11pm on Saturday, February 4 on West Parade Eastwood, between Hillview Road and Wingate Avenue. . * * * THE CITY OF PARRAMATTA Year of the Rabbit celebration starts on Saturday, January 21 and includes pop up performances, street festivals and a night market. THE CITY OF RYDE will cerebrate Asian Lunar New Year and the Year Of The Rabbit in Eastwood on Saturday, February 4 ☐ Giant illuminated Rabbits on the Parramatta River foreshore herald the Year Of The Rabbit. There will be a lantern display in the CBD and traditional lion dancers as well as a trail of illuminated giant inflatable rabbits by Parer Studio alongside specially-commissioned street banners by artist Louise Zhang featuring lucky colours red, pink, purple and blue. “Lunar New Year is one of our City’s most popular cultural celebrations and this is a chance to honour and learn more about this holiday,” City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis said. * * * THE CITY OF CANADA BAY will host two festivals at Rhodes Foreshore Park to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. The 2023 Sense Asia Rhodes Lunar New Year Festival will be held on Sunday, January 22 from 9.30am until 6pm and will feature cultural events from guest Lunar New Year groups from South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and other Australian communities. The Rabbit By The River Festival will be held in Rhodes Foreshore Park on Friday, January 27 from 5pm to 8pm and on Saturday, January 28 from 10am to 9pm as well as on Sunday, January 29 from 10am to 6pm. THE RABBIT 2023

Wednesday 18 January, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 6 Hillview Rd Eastwood (Just across the road from Eastwood Library) Phone 9874-0221 Year of the rabbit Happy New Year from the staff and Management at Club Eastwood Now open for your convenience and entertainment till 1:30am from Friday- Saturday Follow us for what’s on at www.facebook.com/TheEastwoodClub What The Chinese Year of The Water Rabbit holds in store for our readers This Year is the Year Of The Water Rabbit and our Chinese Astrology expert HUGH LEE OAM predicts what the new year could bring... When does the Year Of The Water Rabbit start ? The Year of The Water Rabbit starts on January 22 in 2023 which is the first day of the first moon of the Lunar Calendar. On the 19th of January, Chinese people like to carry out a thorough cleaning of the kitchen. This cleaning is called Worship the Kitchen God and represents a wish to put away old things and welcome the New Year with a fresh start. What’s your prediction for the Year Of The Water Rabbit? The general prediction for 2023 is not so good especially for those born in the Years Of The Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Chicken, and Rat. These stars are very powerful and may be unstoppable. They tend to be pessimistic and stubborn with a tendency to barrel ahead to a dead end. Can it be a lucky year for some people? It depends on the individual’s own zodiac year, and whether or not they are compatible with the Year Of The Rabbit. The most compatible zodiacs are Goat, Pig and Dog. For those born in the Year Of The Goat, regardless of wether you are a salaried person or a business owner, as long as you work hard you will be able to achieve good results in the Year Of The Water Rabbit. What is your prediction for businesses in the Year Of The Water Rabbit? The Year Of The Water ☐ Eastwood’s Chinese Astrologer Hugh Lee OAM is pictured with his lucky Water Rabbit. VictorDominello MP State Member for Ryde Happy Lunar New Year Wishing you good health and happiness P: (02) 9808 3288 E: [email protected] Mail PO Box 736, Ryde NSW 1680 Ground Floor, 5-9 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112 ☐ Tame a lion for Asian Lunar New Year in the City of Ryde, the City of Parramatta and the City of Canada Bay. Rabbit could be a good year for some businesses with many looking ahead after the pandemic during the Year of the Tiger. Businesses should recover from this once in a life time crisis this year. What are the characteristics of people born in a Year Of The Rabbit? Those born in the Year Of The Rabbit are considered gentle people with an amiable personality and able to adjust to any situation. Rabbits in general are patient and responsible, though they may have a tendency to daydream and be at times, quite shy. THE RABBIT 2023

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 18 January, 2023 realeSTaTe&FINaNCe Recent local property sales* CARLINGFORD 37/294 Pennant Hills Road, 2B, Unit $590,000 (11 Jan 23) Danny Jing, Ray White Carlingford 106/245 Carlingford Road, 2B, 157 m2 , Apartment $682,000 (09 Jan 23) Tahlia Zheng, McGrath Epping 3/70-72 Keeler Street, 1B, Apartment $540,000 (24 Dec 22) Annie Guo, Promised Land Realty Carlingford EAST RYDE 38 Moncrieff Drive, 5B, 708 m2 , House $2,680,000 (20 Dec 22) Daisy Lin, Tracy Yap Realty Epping EPPING 402/76 Rawson Street, 2B, Apartment $1,170,000 (13 Jan 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 5/713-715 Blaxland Road, 3B, 124 m2 , Unit $870,000 (05 Jan 23) Kevin Wong, Ray White Epping LANE COVE 803/2 Burley Street, 1B, Apartment $780,000 (10 Jan 23) Patrick Lang, Belle Property Lane Cove MARSFIELD 8 Winston Street, 5B, Duplex/Semi-detached $2,700,888 (13 Jan 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping RHODES 10 Marquet Street, 2B, 117 m2 , Apartment $730,000 (16 Jan 23) Fiona (Fan) Cheng, Elders Hornsby RYDE C4211/1 Hamilton Crescent, 1B, 72 m2 , Apartment $545,000 (29 Dec 22) Angela Qi, Raine & Horne Concord TENNYSON POINT 2/17 Kemp Street, 3B, House $1,540,000 (11 Jan 23) Cindy Kennedy, McGrath Balmain WEST RYDE 5/42 Clarke Street, 2B, 92 m2 , Villa $873,000 (05 Jan 23) Stephen Jackson, Jackson Rowe Ryde (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of reported sales) Stage One of the restoration work, on the ground floor - worth $1.4 million - will include works at the library and a ground floor upgrade as well as work to improve access, functionality, comfort, lighting, and appearance. Stage Two will require investment of an additional $2 million and include improvements on the first floor and a full roof replacement to alleviate a water leak problem which has beset the building in recent years. Renewal of the solar system pending the outcome of building condition and roofing reports currently in progress. “As one of the Inner West Council’s higher profile town halls, Balmain Town Hall will also be included in the Council’s plans for town halls to be opened up for use by the arts community,” Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne said. In other news, Inner West Council has submitted its deamalgamation business case to the NSW Government. It responds to the outcome of the poll held in 2021 in which a majority of Inner West residents indicated their support for the de-amalgamation of the Council into the three previous Councils of Ashfield, Marrickville and Leichhardt. The business case will be referred to the NSW Boundaries Commission for assessment. The final decision and the legal power to undertake the de-amalgamation rests solely with the NSW Minister for Local Government. ☐ The Balmain Town Hall AUSTRALIA DAY 2023: WHAT’S ON AUSTRALIA DAY - AMBASSADORS Australia Day bursts into life across TWT Territory with celebrations in the City of Ryde, Hunters Hill, the Inner West, Epping, Hornsby, Lane Cove, the City of Canada Bay, the City of Parramatta, and Sydney Harbour. It will feature live performances and special appearances by the Bananas in Pyjamas, Hoot and Hootabelle and Matt and Jess. There will also be skateboard workshops, free craft activities, face painting and sports activities. The first 1,500 guests can grab a free sausage sizzle at the barbecue run by the West Ryde Rovers Cricket Club and the evening will conclude with a fireworks display at 9pm. Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM will also welcome 85 new citizens at an Australia Day citizenship ceremony at the North Ryde School of Arts Hall on January 26. “I cannot wait to meet all our new citizens, see some of our most outstanding citizens recognised and celebrate with the community in Meadowbank Park,” Mayor Yedelian OAM said. *** IN HUNTERS HILL the local community will celebrate Australia Day on January 26 at a festival in Bedlam Bay from noon until 4pm. This free community event is hosted by Hunter’s Hill Council and features lawn games, face painting, a mobile climbing wall and roving entertainers Phat Brass. “Grab a bite to eat from one of the food stalls and enjoy a picnic with us at this scenic waterfront location,” a Council spokesperson said. Revolve Recycling will be on hand to provide a free basic check and tune service for bicycles and will also accept bicycles for recycling, in any condition. Guests are encouraged to walk or ride to the event where there is limited parking. *** INNER WEST residents are being encouraged to go to an Aboriginal festival on 26 January, after the council recently voted to scrap its Australia Day celebrations. The Inner West Council will no longer hold the Marrickville Community Festival, fireworks or Citizen of the Year awards on Australia Day but Mayor Darcy Byrne said he hoped ratepayers will spend the day at the Yabun Festival, held in Sydney’s Victoria Park, which celebrates the survival of Indigenous culture. *** EPPING will celebrate Australia Day with party at Epping Aquatic Centre in Dense Park. The party will include an Aussie sausage sizzle, music and a giant pool inflatable. It will be held from 11am to 5pm *** HORNSBY celebrates Australia Day with a day of free music, entertainment and swimming pool fun at Hornsby Park from noon to 5pm. It will kick off with music from Gawura Cultural Immersions, a dance company of First Nations performers who perform all their songs in Dhaurug Dalang. The Funky Monkeys will get the party started with a selection of Australian hits and Lily Guerrero and her band will bring a Latin flavour to the day. Hornsby Leisure and Aquatic Centre next to the park will have free entry from 1pm to 4pm and there will be a children’s festival in Hornsby Park that includes free face painting and inflatable basketball and soccer. The Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony will also be held at the park *** LANE COVE will celebrate Australia Day at The Canopy from 9am with a citizenship ceremony followed by live music in Lane Cove Plaza from 11am. On Friday January 27 The Canopy comes alive again from 6:30pm to 9pm with live music. “Join country music legend James Blundell and his son Briar in The Canopy for a night of swaying and singing,” Mayor Andrew Zbik said. The whole family can enjoy Mini Golf At The Canopy on Saturday, January 28 from 10am to 3pm. *** THE CITY OF CANADA BAY will host its annual Citizens Of The Year Ceremony at The Connection in Rhodes (30 Shoreline Drive) from 8.30am to 10am on Australia Day. Mayor Angelo Tsirekas will also confer Australian citizenship on 30 new residents. The Australia Korea Cultural Exchange will host an Australia Day Festival in Five Dock Park from 11am to 2.30pm. It will feature an Aboriginal cultural display, multi-cultural dance displays, a K-Pop exhibition, arts, crafts, games and Korean food. Saint Ambrose Catholic School in Concord will host an art exhibition on Australia Day from 9.30am to 7.30pm and there will also be an exhibition of the works of artist Clare Hooper at the Five Dock Library from 9.30am to dusk. *** THE CITY OF PARRAMATTA will celebrate Australia Day in Parramatta Park with a morning of live music, a First Nations workshop, a wildlife display, an historic racing car display, a science workshop and tours of historic Dairy Cottage. The highlight will be a huge hot air ballon display. “Join us in Parramatta Park to watch the hot air balloon spectacular from 6am to 9am and arrive early to see the award-winning Circular Keys Chorus perform from from 6:30am to 7:30am,” Lord Mayor Donna Davis said. Lord Mayor Davis will also announce the 2023 Citizen of the year award recipients and host a special Citizenship Ceremony. *** SYDNEY HARBOUR hosts the Australia Day Harbour Parade throughout the day. This iconic parade will feature boats sporting Australia Day decorations and vessels of all shapes and sizes are invited to dress their decks, showing off their wacky, patriotic, fancy dressed or elegantly decorated boats. They will compete to win awards for Best Small Vessel, Best Commercial Vessel, Best Newcomer and Most Imaginative boat. An Australia Day Festival will be held at The Rocks and will feature Irish music, a military band and street stalls. It will be followed by the Australia Day Concert and Circular Quay and the Opera House and a spectacular fireworks display. ___________________________________ THE CITY OF RYDE celebrates Australia Day on Thursday, January 26 with a big family friendly Backyard Barbecue at Meadowbank Park from 4pm to 9pm. ☐ A Hot Air Ballon display is the main drawcard at Parramatta Park on Australia Day. ☐ The popular band Phat Brass will perform at Bedlam Bay in Hunters Hill on Australia Day. ☐ Australian themed boats will parade on Sydney Harbour for Australia Day. The Inner West Council will spend three million dollars in the next two years on major restoration works at the Art Deco Balmain Town Hall on Darling Street in Rozelle. Balmain Town Hall to be restored Kamahl City of Ryde Kamahl is a Malaysian born singer with a Sri Lankan heritage whose 1975 hit - The Elephant Song - topped the charts in Australia and Europe. He says his passion is to promote harmony and bring people together through music, culture and entertainment. More than 20 million of his records have sold worldwide and include 76 Gold Records. The City of Ryde’s Australia Day Ambassador is Kamahl. Tasman Cassim Hunter’s Hill Donny Galella City of Canada Bay Mary-Ruth Mendel Lane Cove Ben Farinazzo City of Parramatta Tasman is Head Of Corporate Partnerships at the Black Dog Institute and is known for his work to promote the annual Super Heroes Walk. He says his passion is to bring the profit and non-profit sector together to solve society’s biggest challenges. He previously spent 20 years in travel and event marketing. Hunter’s Hill’s Australia Day Ambassador is Tasman Cassim. Donny is a media spokesman and stylist for Westfield and is a fashion consultantt on Channel Seven’s The Morning Show and Sunrise programs. He says his passion is to make fashion and style accessible to all Australians. An Australia Day Ambassador since 2010, he is also a Golden Slipper Racing Festival Ambassador. Mary-Ruth is a Speech and Language Pathologist who specialises in assisting people with literacy and learning challenges. She says her passion is to help indigenous and other Australians break the cycle of poverty and marginalisation through the ability to read and write. A co-founder of the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation, she manages a private literacy and learning practice in Sydney. Ben is a former soldier who represented Australia in Indoor Rowing and Powerlifting at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney where he won two Gold Medals. He says his passion is to support and promote mental health services for ex-servicemen and women, especially those suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. As well as being a founding director of Soldier On Australia, he has served as CEO of Outward Bound Australia. The City of Canada Bay’s Australia Day Ambassador is Donny Galella. Lane Cove’s Australia Day A m b a s s a d o r is Mary Ruth Mendel. The City of Parramatta’s Australia Day Ambassador is Ben Farinazzo.

Wednesday 18 January, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9 /CityofRyde www.ryde.nsw.gov.au Customer Service Centre 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected] Your City News AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS Australia Day is a day to reflect on our past, accept the truth of our history, respect that we all have a contribution to make to the Story of Australia and celebrate being part of a diverse and multicultural nation. This year Council will be holding several key events in the lead up to Australia Day on 26 January, with City of Ryde’s Australia Day Ambassador – legendary singer Kamahl – attending all. Kamahl will be a household name for many as he is known for his great talent and philanthropy. I look forward to announcing the winners of the City of Ryde Citizen of the Year tomorrow and to welcome in 85 new citizens at a special citizenship ceremony on 26 January. A Backyard BBQ event will also be held on 26 January at Meadowbank Park for the whole community, from 4.00pm-9.00pm. This will feature a barbecue (with free sausages for the first 1,500 people), food trucks, kids activities and live entertainment including kids shows from Hoot and Hootabelle and Bananas in Pyjamas. There will also be free sports activities for the family. Plus, don’t miss the fireworks display at 9.00pm! The event received grant funding by the Australia Day Council, which has provided funding to councils and community organisations to host over 400 events around the nation to reflect, respect and celebrate on Australia Day 2023. Find out more at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ausday POTHOLE FUNDING ANNOUNCED Help is on the way for our roads damaged by the adverse weather events of 2022. The NSW Government recently announced it will be providing $500 million in funding to help repair flood-damaged roads across the State. With 320 kilometres of road network extending across the City of Ryde, this is a welcome announcement. While Council staff have been working tirelessly and proactively to fix our roads, this funding provides a boost to potentially help us do more and, in some cases, sooner. I look forward to receiving more detailed information from the NSW Government on the allocation of funding. In the meantime I encourage our residents to continue to report any potholes so that Council has all the information we need to respond as quickly as possible. Residents can report potholes and other issues online at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ report, call our Customer Service Centre on (02) 9952 8222 or visit us in person at 1 Pope Street, Ryde. LATEST DESIGNS RELEASED FOR RYDE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT Last week the NSW Government unveiled the latest designs for the Ryde Hospital redevelopment. This will include a new and expanded emergency department and intensive care unit, new theatres, new purpose-built ambulatory care centre, new paediatric short stay unit and expanded medical imaging. It will also feature improved landscaping, urban spaces and car parking. Main construction works are expected to begin in late 2023. The new Ryde Hospital will provide a welcome boost to healthcare services in our City and I look forward to seeing the project progress. 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For full details of the development applications received and determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices HAVE YOUR SAY OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that affect the community. • Draft Sports Ground Allocation Policy 2022 (Closing 22 January 2023) • Glen Street Car Park Permit Fees (Closing 5 February 2023) • Gladesville Town Centre Activation Project - Round 2 (Closing 26 February 2023) • Charity Creek Cascade - Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 6 September 2023) Want to find out more? To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call Customer Service on 9952 8222. Sincerely, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM Mayor Phone 9952 8222 [email protected] LIBRARY EVENT SUN SUSTAINABILITY FUN GROW YOUR OWN BEANSTALK When Thursday 19 January Time 10.30am – 11.30pm Cost $5.00 Where Eastwood Library Visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/LibraryProgram THUR 19 JAN City of Ryde’s celebration of seniors occurs each year around the NSW Seniors Festival, with a month-long program of events celebrating the valuable contribution seniors make to our community. There are many free events taking place in our community. This is a great opportunity to learn about the services available in the local area, try some new experiences and meet others! SENIORS FESTIVAL For more information please call 9952 8222, scan the QR code or visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival LIBRARIES

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Free quotes on new or repairs. Full range of folding lines Call Richard 0407 585 691 concreting AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE Charlie 0413 777 239 Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. Lic. 129960c G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402 Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc. Lic11427C TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791 Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c concretE Cutting MASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758 Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. Computers GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS 1300 929 414 0401 339 402 IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. All work guaranteed. www.g1computers.com.au DAMP PROOFING ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA 1300 301 210 0412 229 955 • Rising damp & Condensation proofing • Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems • Contact for free quote. • 20 years local experience. www.antidamp.com.au dentist PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 9809 7110 • Over 25 years’ experience in Putney • Renowned for gentleness and care • Exceptional quality at affordable price • Prompt appointments. 6 days • Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard • Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au

Wednesday 18 January, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 Electricians(continued) Local Electrical Services James 02 8036 2372 Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician • Electrical Repairs • Smoke Alarms • Switchboards upgrades • PowerPoints • Lighting installation • Home Safety Checks • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543 Local Electrician. No job too small. Over 30 yrs experience. Lic 80753C EXCAVATIONS 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 0402 981 141 Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs. Workmanship guaranteed. Call Colin 0402 981 141 LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes ANDREW SPIES FENCING 0410 534 692 Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com KOALA FENCING Martin 0412 010 212 Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. call Martin 0412 010 212 Smith Fencing 0400 598 403 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com AXFIX fencing 0498 058 885 Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool council requirements. Call Andrew. ACTIVE FENCING Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Quality timber boundary fencing & gates supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Lic R89295 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: [email protected] Phone Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 DRAINER SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c 0414 837 679 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. 30 yrs exp. 24/7 emergency. Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. Electricians EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES Gerard 0408 447 882 All electrical repairs – residential & commercial rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new work. Call Gerard. Lic 82184c 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 GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES 9807 1957 0419 200 011 All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN Blake 0488 843 433 + Small family owned business + No call-out fee + Seniors discount + 100% satisfaction guaranteed + Credit cards welcome Captain Cook Electrical Lic 288540c 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 DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES Andrew/Electrician 0417 909407 Alice/Admin 0423 545910 All electrical work, power, lights, internet, house Rewiring, telephone, IXL, ceiling fans, switch board upgrades expert, cctv. Lic 201164c, 278587c RYDE PROVEN ELECTRICAL 1300 776 247 Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship •Family Owned & Operated •Fast Local Service •All Electrical. Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans www.provenair.com.au 354131C FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE 0417 457 897 Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 40 years experience. garage doors RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote. 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 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 NORTH RYDE GARDENING 0414 765 181 9888 5406 Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan. 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 Gardening & Tree Services 0412 594 911 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 LAWNMOWING, HEDGING, PRESSURE CLEANING 0418 214 789 No job too small. Fast, reliable service. Call Joe 0418 214 789 GAS SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 9715 1804 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. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C GLASs GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE 9817 3416 9816 3055 Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens, mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville. GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS 9477 5943 We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 9715 1804 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted 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 hairdresser want a great haircut? 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 Nicholas carpentry & Handyman services Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint- ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c hot water services RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot water heaters. Lic No L985 A HOT WATER SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 9715 1804 Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. All workguaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 18 January, 2023 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 Ironing services IRONING 0411 155 774 Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around KITCHENS 0413 395 444 Full Kitchen Package $4999 Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, Gladesville [email protected] [email protected] www.arycokitchen.com.au COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Glenn 0414 717 111 Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete job. All trades. Unbeatable prices. Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes. Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 Lic no 301036c KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Shelf to drawer conversions. No job to small. Free quotes 7 days [email protected] Lic no 139738C Laundry/Bathroom Nicholas Carpentry & Handyman Services Steven 0419 606288 Full premium renovation service - waterproof, tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.nicholascarpentry.com.au NSW Building Lic No 108119c LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply) THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line trimmer repairs & service. PAINTERS & DECORATORS PETER PAINTING 0423 808 115 8819 2795 25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c 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 PAINTERS & DECORATORS (Continued) 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 ASPECT PAINTING & DECORATING 0401 951 257 All types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. Lic 149577c 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 Lic 267578c/MPA280514 Honest painting 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 PERFECTION PAINTERS Joseph 0451 123 231 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free & Quote Insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au Lic. 269706C GALA PAINTING GROUP Interior, Exterior, Driveway & Roof Sam 0452 659 319 Professional & reliable Best quality & reasonable rates Free quotes, discount, fully insured Quality guaranteed [email protected] ABN: 63364043414 Lic 381857C pest control Access Pest Control 0423 017 515 All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Lic # 5092837 FORENSIC PEST CONTROL 1300 360 457 Your Local Family Business Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252 PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 NOISES IN THE ROOF? Be rodent free this winter from as little as $180.00. We also do Poss Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL 0423 203 356 ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au Andy The Pestie 0405 589 705 Friendly, Affordable & Local. General pest control. Termite inspection & treatment. Free quotes. Senior discount. Lic 5109540 PLASTERING 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 All general plumbing including gas. (24hr Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome. COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE 0414 808 809 9808 3020 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 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 ASPECT PAINTING & DECORATING 0401 951 257 All types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. Lic 149577c PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792 YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER 0414 837 679 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. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES 9817 4777 0413 402 599 For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C CMF PLUMBING 0411 232 629 9808 4220 • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV • No job too small Lic 117469c JIM MEADE PLUMBING 0418 247597 Maintenance & repairs. Blocked drains & camera. Backflow certification. Seniors discount. Lic 46242c. PLUMBERS continued) 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 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 333461 Lic 40572c PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 • Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting • Seniors Discounts www.pureplumbingpros.com.au 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 Ryde City Hot Water & Plumbing Alfred 0418 976 679 LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. • Hot Water Repairs & Replacements • Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C FIX THAT PLUMBING Gavin 0431 126 808 Local plumber based in Denistone Lic 299998c Michael Donovan Plumbing 0414 974 371 Servicing Ryde plumbing since 1985. Call Michael Lic 35895c REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

Wednesday 18 January, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 Retaining Wall Repairs HULK EARTH ANCHOR Call David 0448 989 792 Retaining wall solutions - practical, innovative & cost-effective. www.arandr.com.au roofing J & M SCHALK. 9878 4483 0408 642 056 Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replacing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 9715 1804 Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 30 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 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c Top ryde top roofing 0410 322 681 9871 0313 • High pressure cleaning • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc 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. tree lopping (continued) Tree Lopping Services 0412 594 911 The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump grinding storm work. Emergency services qualified arborist landscaping . Best and cheapest service. 15 years experience. Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 AJ’s TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL 0412 933 031 Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quotes pensioner disc. Extra services incl. stump, grinding, garden maint, small concrete jobs. 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 WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 weddings RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY 0414 843 759 WINDOW CLEANING NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING, 9808 6773 Eugene 0415 258 454 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. Eugene Solicitors & CONVEYANCING (continued) E LEE LAWYERS 7202 8088 Compensation Law, Wills & Estates & Conveyancing. Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Fixed fee for simple Wills. First consultation free. Suite 14/1 Railway Pde, Burwood www.eleelawyers.com.au stove repairs RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828 surveyor ATS LAND SURVEYORS 9808 6854 Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@ atssurveyors.com.au TILES/TILING ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES Gabriel 0404 032 426 Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers, kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance. Call Gabriel. Lic 251461c tree lopping S T J Group Tree Services 0401 181 780 Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve roof repairs BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. Lic 123259C rubbish removals Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL Cheapest Price’s Call Garry 0416 295 790 * All types of waste (large or small) * Household * Deceased estates * Senior Discount * Free quotes * 30 years exp * 7 days We’ll SAVE you. 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. safety rails Safety Rails by Rails 2U Les 0439 967 102 Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel or timber, internal or external. Obligation free quotes, fully insured, senior discounts. Covid safe – fully vaccinated. Solicitors & CONVEYANCING 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 Bowling Round-up Denistone Men Wed Jan 11 Social G King L Thomson J Myers T Thurtell d T Marcellino L Crow J Fleming D Linnert 21/16 T Locascio L Hall A Blake B Bell d G Mitchell D Galati I Christopherson R Court 21/20 J Rae A McMillan M Lyall A Moylan d C Madafiglio J Kenny J Mohan E Coleman 32/7 H Park J Blunt S Walmsley T Waygood dr L Ahn I Sewell B Goldsworthy F Peterson 17/17 R Ralston M Wilson R Reitano A Crockart d B White G Thomas M Little D Moody 18/10 T O’Shanassy J Klueckmann B Morton B Iacono d D Lee S McClatchey B Gibson T Chan 25/14 G Hatch V Ardino G Erickson C Scott d Z Bosnjakovic D Pocock J Knight K Graham 19/12 Sat Jan 14 Social K Johnson P McLean T Locascio D Roughley d G Mitchell M Johnson J Clough M Wilson 24/18 M Woods C Ryan P Brennan J Walker d J Wills C Madafiglio D Galati B Gibson 21/15 L Thomson J Fleming G King S Skinner d L Crow P Dale J Myers R Reitano 20/8 A Blake M Little K Graham T Thurtell d T Bell A Moylan K Miners P Henry 27/11 A Crockart D Moody G Stuart G Gudmunsen d B Nicoll G Harper K Stuart G Carroll 28/23 H Mawad J Mohan T O’Shanassy B Bell d G Hatch D Pocock M Lyall B Reynolds 22/9 T Chan J Knight R Court F McGarry d G Erickson E Coleman T Marshall D Linnert 23/16 J Eliott J Rae J Kenny I Christopherson d C Heming A McMillan S McClatchey V Ardino 22/11 DAVID POCOCK North Epping Men Wed Jan 11 Club G Giudice R Peterson d J Royer K Douglass 31/8 T Carters C Thurmer R Phillips J Holbert D Thompson J Palmer 23/10 R Thorp T Gardiner M Gardiner d T Galluzzo N Martelli 25/13 R Gallop R Matheson d S Mewburn P Delves 21/12 R Crowne C Maskill d N Swancott G Stace 29/22 L Byrne M Havron d O Sherrard P Harbrow 18/17 P Brown M Hollier d J Fry W Daley 27/10 Sat Dec 10 Club A Beaven R Delves d S Farrelly V Riley 18/12 M Taylor L Driessen M Gardiner d T Carters B Swan 29/16 S Burge P Spaul d T Galluzzo R Crowne 25/8 Major Fours Rd 1 N Oppedisano N Swancott J Fry R Matheson d O Sherrard P Harbrow N Martelli M Peisley 25/16 K Douglass M Hollier M Havron P Delves d D Thompson S Palmer C Maskill B Daley 17/13 P Brown D Byron S Parkinson D Singleton d S Mewburn R Gallop R Phillips S Garvey 25/16 S Slocombe G Stace T Gardiner A Caswell d L Byrne C Thurmer B Spaul R Peterson 23/20 KEN DOUGLASS Lane Cove Bowls Wed Social Jeannette Lloyd D Vannieker B Piper dr M Brouggy S Shortis S Smith 21/21 D Lloyd M Smith S Creedy d M Collum H Lee V Solway 40/10 M Cosby D Madson M Popovic d P Biddell S Brougy M Terrey 36/12 D Erskine P Zucconi d S Kinsman J Bowring 31/8 Thu Major Singles M Lake d David Madson 25/8 Fri Major Singles Deon Vankerk d R Moran 25/12 S Creedy d R Johnston 25/22 M Burrows d J Bowring 27/22 G Scott d S Hobson 27/16 Sat Mixed Pairs Semi-Final M Smith V Solway d M Cosby R Johnston 24/11 Social D Madson L Sturman d D Hillerman M Popovic 20/19 M Brouggy Kay Mulhall S Hobson d D Erskine M Burrough S Creedy 19/13 K Heezan G Boardman P Zucconi d D Lloyd S Brouggy M Terrey 26/10 L Manu B Paxton Kevin Mulhall d S Kinsman O Hostrup G Scott 16/11 Sun Major Singles C Sinclair d J Bowring 25/8 G Moon d A Gordon 25/23 Minor Singles S Kinsman d M Smith 27/16 DAVID ERSKINE Denistone Women Thu Jan 12 Social P McClean N McLeod E Leemaker d P Orr A McKeon B Reynolds15/13 A Mahony C Smith T Little d R Isaacs P Dick M Pollard 19/18 R Holman P Stewart M Segula d M Armstrong C Jackson J McCreadie 18/13 C Heming H Simmons d S McClatchy M Woods 18/13 Thursday Twighlight Bowls resumes Denistone Sports Bowling Club All Welcome COLLEEN HEMING North Ryde RSL Women Tue Jan 10 Rk 3 A Richardson J Auberson I Hitchens d A Barton R Inchley L Macdonald Rk 4 J Danks J Bryant L Humphreys d K Ruser C Bamback S Hardacre Rk 5 Y Roberts S Fennell S Beram d M Kneller B Law K Russell Rk 6 J Hope P Ying C Candrick d W Hyland C Toms C Benson Win Rk 6 as above Raffle Slavica Lorna Jackpot not won Thu Jan 12 Rk 2 L Humphreys M Kneller J Bryant S Beram d L Humphreys K Ruser C Toms L Macdonald Rk 4 K Russell P Ying M Bass I Hitchens d A Richardson B Law S Hardacre Win Rk 4 as above Jackpot not won Raffle Lyn Wendy COLLEEN RENWICK North Epping Women Tue Jan 10 Social L Watford J Swan d S Farrells M Phipps 18/12 M Garrick R Knott J Thorp d M Garrick J Havron V Riley 17/13 B Tromp H Stibbs R Delves d E Stewart P Charan P Spaul 20/5 SUE ARCHIBALD Carlingford District Men Wed Jan 11 Social C Norgate K Lipscombe P Roy d G Monk R Pursey P Murphy 23/22 R Preston P Hinds d A Burgoyne J Uren 21/18 N Ward S Merani A Cukon d J Mazzaferro A Ryce R Hurley 25/16 Thu Jan 12 Social J Forbes R McDonell R MacKenzie d A Carter J Dixon R Robinson 18/17 Saturday Social 14/1 J Dixon R Summerhayes R Palmer d N Harris N Holman P Roy 30/17 T Slater N Elder J Stuart d N Ward T Siviour D Kensett-Smith 31/20 G Monk P Taylor A Cukon d I Cummerford P Hinds J Uren 20/18 B Wood K Lipscombe B Goldsworthy dr A Ryce R Pursey R Preston 21/21 GEOFF YOUNG Hunters Hill Men Thu Jan 12 Social S Craig N 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14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 18 January, 2023 For Sale WANTED TO BUY SHARE ACCOMMODATION Trades & Services 9807 6666 GLASS SERVICES Licence No: 206713c PAINTING DOORS, WINDOWS IRONING ROOFING RUBBISH REMOVAL 26 - THE WEEKLY TIMES, Wednesday January 30, 2013 registration WEST RYDE ROVERS 2013 Soccer Registrations New Members Welcome! 70 Teams in 2012 including 13 women’s teams! Under 6’s to All Age, Over 35’s, Over 45’s & Super League. We value participation, fair play and fun. We also aim to provide development opportunities for all our players. Registration Dates Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm or Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm Meadowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance) FREE TRAINING BALL For Under 6’s and 7’s Club shorts and socks included in all registrations Want to know more? Check our website for details www.westryderovers.asn.au Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) [email protected] (0400)880839 GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN? New Players Welcome WEST RYDE ROVERS SOCCER 2013 Online Registrations now open! Teams from Under 7’s to Over 35’s Competition runs on Sundays Club shorts and socks included in all registrations Want to know more? Check our website for details www.westryderovers.asn.au Registration Dates Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm or Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm Meadowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance) Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) [email protected] (0400)880839 RYDE R.S.L. YOUTH CLUB SPORTS REGISTRATION DAYS 2013 Sport Date Time Location TRAMPOLINE Saturday 2nd February 12.30pm (Recreational) Youth Club 2.30pm (Competition) KINDY GYM Friday 1st February 10.30am Youth Club Bookings are essential!! Enquiries please phone Carolyn: 0410 543 643 FEES : Sports Fees depending on Sport (Very Reasonable) YOUTH CLUB : EAGLE ST RYDE (NEAR GLADSTONE AVE) ENQUIRIES : SECRETARY (Ph 9809 1022) Ravens registration is now open for male and female players from U6 to Over 45’s. • A new Mightymites development program for boys and girls aged 3, 4 and 5 • We are looking for player's in U9, U 10, U11 and U15's in fi rst division • New Youth Elite team in U23 men’s football. This team is a stepping stone into higher grade football such as Super League. Will be supported with a special coaching program and play in the GHFA senior all age competition. • Boys and girls academy training squads • For the fi rst time we will fi eld a Over 45’s men’s team For more information and to register online visit www.gladesvilleravens.com.au The Gladesville Ravens has been a proud community club for over 50 years and welcome back our existing members and look forward to welcoming new members for the 2013 season. Local ladies partner in sport Karen Laing is presented with a framed women’s jersey by Rovers’ Life Member Karen Harrison. LAST year’s Gladesville-Hornsby soccer season saw a new sponsorship agreement in place between local business Lady Anne Funerals and West Ryde Rovers soccer. Karen Laing, Director of Lady Anne Funerals, is well known in the Ryde district for her commitment to the community through sponsorship, fundraising and networking activities. Based in West Ryde, Karen and her staff of compassionate and caring women provide professional and personal service and support to grateful families coping with the loss of a loved one. Appropriately, the sponsorship assisted with the provision of a new playing strip for Rovers’ top senior women’s team. West Ryde Rovers is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers, providing opportunities for local women, men, girls and boys to be involved in community sport. It is through the generous support of local businesses that the club continues to grow and thrive as it enters its 57th year. THE WEEKLY TIMES AUTO DIRECTORY FOR INCLUSION RING 9807 6666 WEST RYDE SMASH REPAIRS 932 Victoria Road, West Ryde 9808 3033 SMASH REPAIRS BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES NORTH RYDE BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, North Ryde 9888 5198 AUTO SERVICES THE GOOD FUEL INN Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, North Ryde 9888 5198 To advertise please phone Narelle: 9807 6666 AUTO SERVICES BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES POSITIONS VACANT memoriam LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTINGS – 16”X20” unframed $10 ono each Ph 0418 738 639 MIRRORS – 3 stunning items, medium & large $35-80 each Ph 0425 370 022 COFFEE TABLE – Rosewood small round, very good condition $35 Ph 0425 370 022 VACUUM CLEANER – Electrolux cordless 3 in 1, like new $45 Ph 0425 370 022 BEDROOM LAMPS – 3 items, look fantastic $20- 35 each Ph 0425 370 022 CLOTHING STAND – antique and very rare $65 Ph 0425 370 022 CAR BOOSTER SEAT – Mothers Choice FREE Ph 0418 738 639 CHAPMAN, Elaine O.A.M (nee Fletcher). Formerly of Carlingford. Passed away on January 6. Aged 85 years. Funeral Service to be held in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium on January 21 at 1.00pm CREASER, Amy Evelyn. Formerly of North Epping. Passed away on January 4. Aged 95 years. De la MOTTE, Russell Albert. Late of Ryde. Passed away on January 5. Aged 94 years. LOWN (nee Healy), Jessie Elise (Beth). Formerly of Epping and West Ryde. Passed away on December 25. Aged 100 years. MURRAY, Patricia Mabel. Late of Lane Cove. Passed away on January 8. Aged 90 years. PHELPS, Deidre (nee Sloane). Formerly of Carlingford. Aged 88 years. POWELL, Julia Ann. Late of West Ryde. Passed away on December 27. Aged 76 years. Funeral Service to be held in the Rose Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium on January 24 at 1.15pm QUINN, John Malcolm. Late of Ryde, formerly of Beecroft. Passed away on January 7. Aged 85 years. Funeral Service to be held in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium on January 20 at 2.00pm HOUSE – West Ryde, own fully furnished room, close to transport. Includes all bills of household essentials, Foxtel & WiFi. $210 p/w plus 1 wk bond Ph 9874 9760 FRENCH TABLE – with 2 chairs $125 ono and garden tools from $3-5 each Ph 0425 370 022 VACUUM CLEANER – 10lt steel dust holder, near new $40 Ph 0425 370 022 FLOOR RUG – large black & white cowhide from USA sale price $95 Ph 0425 370 022 LEAF BLOWER – very good quality and condition $35 Ph 0425 370 022 ALL CARS WANTED – any year or model, any condition. Drivable or not, top cash paid. Call Wal on 0425 304 475 ALL RECORDS - cash paid for good condition records - 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. Rock, Pop, Jazz etc. www.sydneyrecordtrader. com Ph: 9557 1030 BADGES – sports and leagues clubs, military and other badges wanted. Also medals, old postcards etc. HMAS Sydney items, souvenirs. Call Duncan 9869 3884 SOLICITORS DIRECTORY RONALD S. 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Cash paid on the spot Ph: 0418 967 577 POLICE NEWS KUSKIE Jill Passed away on January 5th, 2023 Aged 77 years Loved and respected by all Will be dearly missed The family & friends of Jill are warmly invited to attend a celebration of her life to be held in The South Chapel, Northern Suburbs Memorial Park, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, on Thursday 19th January 2023 commencing at 2pm. Family will be livestreaming service. Eastwood 9874 4714 BENNETT Ronald (Ron) Albert 03.07.1933 - 12.01.2023 Late of Boronia Park - Gladesville Much loved husband of Joyce. Loving father and father-in-law to Warren & Ann, Lorraine & Wayne and Carol & Jeffery. Loved grandfather of Melissa, Anthony, Gregory, Alana, Nicole, Andrea, Mitchell & Carley. Adored great-grandfather to 15. ‘Forever in our hearts’ Family and friends are welcome to attend the service for Ron to be held in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, 1 Plassey Road, Macquarie Park on Thursday 19 January 2023 at 1:00 p.m. 206 Victoria Road, Gladesville 1300 74 00 74 GARDENER For a Private Home, located Lower North Shore (near Chatswood), seeks a mature minded, enthusiastic person. Required 3 to 5 days per week, familiar with all aspects of garden maintenance, including annuals, shrubs, lawns, Cattleya Orchids, and Japanese Koi Fish, plus basic handyman skills. This is an ideal position for a self-taught, self-motivated individual, who prides themselves on their ability to maintain and create a magnificent, prize winning garden. Please send your Resume and all References, in strictest confidence to: Gardeners Position P.O. Box 117, Artarmon, N.S.W. 1570. OR : [email protected] ASHBY, Arthur James 8/2/1946 – 1/1/2023 Late of East Ryde. Passed away at Greenwich Hospital Aged 76 years. Funeral Service was held at Magnolia Chapel Macquarie Park on January 12 More weekend bus services From Monday 9 January Enjoy more weekend travel options along Victoria Road on routes 513, 523, 524 and 544. Plan your trip at transportnsw.info Building manager robs tenant Police allege the 31 year old manager stole the money from a Rutledge Street apartment owned by a 36 year old tenant around 3pm on Friday, December 30. He is reported to have used a spare key to break into the apartment and was caught on CCTV. He was arrested after the owner identified him through the CCTV footage and he is alleged to have made a full confession to police, who found the cash during a search of his own apartment. He was charged with one count of Break and Enter and Steal and he will appear before Burwood Local Court on January 30 * * * POLICE ARE SEARCHING for a man who robbed a service station in Epping around 7.39pm on Friday, January 6. It is alleged the man threatened a 27 year old attendant and fled the scene with stolen cash and cigarettes. He is described as wearing black pants, black jacket, black gloves, and a full-face black motorcycle helmet. Anyone with information is urged to contact Eastwood Police Station on 9858-9299, or Ryde Police Station on 9808- 7401, or Gladesville Police Station on 9879- 9699, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. AN EASTWOOD building manager has been charged with allegedly stealing $60,000 in cash from an apartment in his own building. * * * A CARJACKER who crashed a stolen car and fled the scene is being searched for by police. It is alleged the man forced a 31 year old woman out of the car in West Ryde around 7pm on Wednesday, January 11 and was pursued in the stolen car by police after it was spotted an hour later on the Pacific Highway in Wahroonga. “A short time later, the stolen vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle,” police said. “About 8:15pm, PolAir spotted the vehicle abandoned at the Junction of the M2 and Lane Cove Road at Macquarie Park and the Police Dog Unit searched the area but was unable to locate the driver.” The suspect is described as being 30 years of age, of African appearance, of a thin build and was wearing black Nike shoes, a grey hat, red shirt, a grey hoodie, grey track pants and wearing a black face covering. Anyone with information is urged to contact Eastwood Police Station on 9858-9299, or Ryde Police Station on 9808- 7401, or Gladesville Police Station on 9879- 9699, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. HOUSE – East Ryde, own fully furnished room. Equipped kitchen, storage space. Garden, pets OK, bushland setting. $220 p/w plus 1 wk bond. Ph 0402 625667 no texts.

Wednesday 18 January, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 Gutsy young Epping tennis star, Rinky Hijikata, triumphs in five set thriller It took Hijikata four hours and 25 minutes to wear down 128th-ranked Yannick Hanfmann, but his efforts in winning his first singles match at a major were recognised by the vocal court-eight crowd, who gave the young Australian a standing ovation. Hijikata will next face Greek world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas, a three-time semifinalist in Melbourne. “I couldn’t have done it without the support today. I’m so grateful for everyone coming out,” Hijikata, 21, said in his on-court interview. “That is the most fun match I’ve ever played in my life.” Hijikata, a former student of The Kings School, shot to prominence at last year’s US Open when he took a set of Rafael Nadal in the first round. He relished the crowd support on Monday night, consistently revving them up as he manufactured a seemingly impossible comeback after losing the first two sets. Hijikata, ranked 169 in the world, burned his first two match points on serve but sealed his third, before falling to the ground and then punching the air as he celebrated. He joined two other Australians, Jason Kubler and John Millman, in progressing to the second round of the men’s draw. Kubler beat Argentine Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to continue his incredible resurgence, while Millman outlasted Swiss Marc-Andrea Huesler 6-7 (8/10), 7-5, 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-3 on the same day countryman Nick Kyrgios was forced out of the tournament with a knee injury. Just like Hijikata, Millman repaid the faith of Australian Open organisers with his Melbourne Park wildcard, delivering a typical five-set marathon victory in four hours and six minutes. It is the sixth time Millman has reached the second round at his home major. In the women’s draw, Olivia Gadecki made the second round but fellow Australians Talia Gibson and Storm Hunter both made early exits. Gibson bowed out with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to French qualifier Clara Burel and Hunter lost 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 to China’s Xinyu Wang. Anthony Stavrinos Wildcard and former Epping resident Rinky Hijikata has repaid the faith shown in him by Australian Open organisers with a remarkable come-from-behind win at Melbourne Park. ☐ Rinky Hijikata collapses in celebration after taking out a five set thriller against No. 128-ranked German, Yannick Hanfmann; and below, Hijikata in action. Hunters Hill Sailing Club has safe sailing months The club will host TRY-SAILING and LEARN TO SAIL classes to teach young sailors the basics of safe sailing and how to respond to emergencies on the water. “Wind and water are constantly changing as the young sailor adapts to tactics, strategy, rules, self-reliance, self-confidence and team work,’’ a Sailing Club spokesperson said. “Sailing is also physically and mentally demanding, while sailing a boat well in a competitive environment takes many years, all valuable experiences for life.” The Club website - www.huntershillsailingclub.org.au - has details of complimentary sailing lessons. “Sailors continue to enjoy the use of a club boat and we look forward to your child joining us for our complimentary session,’’ the spokes- person said. JANUARY and February will be a safe sailing and water safety months at the Hunters Hill Sailing Club. ☐ Hunters Hill Sailing Club juniors on the coastline at Woolwich. Scrap the VAR says APIA boss! The VAR technology is used in the ALeague and most major football leagues worldwide after it was introduced several years ago to assist referee decisions and eliminate referee mistakes. But like many fans, Mr Raciti believes it is interfering with the passion of the game as players score goals only to anxiously wait for a VAR verdict before celebrating. “Some players are definitely hesitant, fans are hesitant,’’ he said. “It ruined the World Cup and everyone hates it, clubs, managers, players, fans and you don’t see anyone jumping up and down saying how good it is.’’ Many English Premier League fans also deride VAR appeals as the modern day equivalent of whinging players hassling a linesman to challenge a referee decision. Nor is VAR infallible according to Mr Raciti. “The VAR is making mistakes, referees make mistakes, so what’s the difference?’’ he asked. He said it is only used the A-League because only the A-League can afford it. “This would be way too costly for us,’’ he said. APIA LEICHHARDT Honorary President Tony Raciti is fed up with the video assisted referee VAR system and would love to see it scrapped. ☐ Crystal Palace fans protest against the VAR system. ☐ Tony Raciti. More than 500,000 tickets sold for FIFA Women’s World Cup And you don’t need to worry about missing out - more tickets are on the way. As preparations for the tournament reach their final stages, fans from 129 countries have bought tickets to the inaugural 32-team tournament, with fans from the two co-hosting nations leading the way, followed by the United States, England, Qatar, Germany, China, Canada, the Republic of Ireland and France. The most-sought-after game is the final on August 20 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, while FIFA is aiming to move the Matildas’ opening group match against the Republic of Ireland from the smaller-capacity Sydney Football Stadium (capacity 42,500) to the venue of the final (83,500) due to high demand. It’s understood no games have been completely exhausted, and FIFA has scheduled more and that more sales phases before the tournament’s opening games on July 20, including to all three Matildas group games as well as the final. More tickets have been sold to this year’s tournament than were sold in the first six months of the previous World Cup in France in 2019, although it is difficult to draw direct comparisons due to 2023’s expanded format and the rapid cultural and financial shifts in the women’s game over the past four years. Three of the five-most-attended women’s football matches of all time occurred last year, with Barcelona’s UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final against Wolfsburg setting a new record of 91,648 at the Camp Nou, breaking the record previously set by the 1999 Women’s World Cup final between the USA and China at the Rose Bowl, which took place in front of 90,185 people. This past weekend in English FA matches involving Aussies, Sam Kerr’s Chelsea faced Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley’s Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London where a total of 46,811 tickets had been sold. The 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada reached a record attendance level of 1.35 million people, with an average of 26,028 fans per game, while France totalled 1.13 million people at an average of 21,756. At least five nations will make their Women’s World Cup debuts in 2023 — including Morocco, Zambia, the Philippines, Vietnam and the Republic of Ireland — with three more a possibility after the final inter-continental play-off tournament in New Zealand in February, for which tickets are now also on sale. That play-off tournament will feature 10 teams — Portugal, Cameroon, Thailand, Chile, Haiti, Senegal, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, and Panama — competing for three remaining spots in the finals. Tickets to the 2023 Women’s World Cup can be bought via FIFA’s official website: fifa.com/fifaplus/en/ tickets World football’s governing body, FIFA, has announced that more than 500,000 tickets have already been sold for the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 18 January, 2023 117 Ryedale Road West Ryde NSW 2114 Tel: 02 9807 2444 RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB www.releagues.com.au www.facebook.com/rydeeastwoodleagues MAD HATTER’Z TEA PARTY 2.30pm, Sat 21 January A magical all singing, dancing spectacular. Join Alice, the White Rabbit and the Evil Queen for the Mad Hatter’z Tea Party. $10 Members, $15 Non-Members (for both parents and children). CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE RABBIT 2023 Sunday 22 January $6,888 To Be Won! Swipes from 4.30pm. Draws start at 7pm. ENJOY BAMBOO BLOSSOM LUNAR NEW YEAR SPECIALS SCAN FOR MENUS LION DANCE FROM 6.30PM! $7,000 AUSTRALIA DAY MEMBERS’ CASH DRAWS THURSDAY 26 JANUARY Celebrate this Australia Day with the chance to win $7,000 over two big draws! $2,000 Barrel open 5pm - 6.55pm. The draw starts at 7pm $5,000 Spend $15 on F&B, swipe 5pm - 8pm. The draw starts from 8.30pm. KIDS’ MOVIES Tuesday 24 January @ 11am & 2pm. Lightyear & Minions, The Rise of Gru. Only $1.50! FUN PIZZA & DUMPLING MAKING CLASS! Friday 20 January @ 10.30am. Make pizza @ Social Kitchen! Wednesday 25 January @ 10.15am Make delicious dumplings at Bamboo Blossom! Tickets $15 for both classes; includes ice cream! KIDS’ BINGO Monday 23 January @ 11am. $6.50, including activity pack, bingo book, lollies & great prizes! KIDS’ SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT THE CLUB! Visit www.releagues.com.au or scan the QR code to book! By the one eyed Tiger Luke prepares for a grand final Local legend Luke Brooks is ready to win a grand final this season and reckons his game will benefit from a new coach and new signings. Tim recently signed established representative forwards Api Koroisau, John Bateman, Isaiah Papali’ and David Klemmer who give Luke more firepower to work with in attack and significant defensive coverage to allow him more time and space to weave his magic from dummy half. As most of my readers would know, twenty eight year old Luke is a local Holy Cross College graduate who has won the Dally M Half Back Of The Year Award and has been compared with league legend Andrew Johns. Such a comparison has led to some ridiculous speculation in the Daily Screamers that Luke would join Johns at The Frights but I can tell all Tigers’ fans that Luke is a one club player and is as loyal as they come. He’s been working hard to overcome a leg injury as well as training with Benji Marshall in the off season. Api and Benji are particularly influential, Luke tells me. He says Api really gets the forwards going for us and when the halves want the ball he’ll get it to them. A great player, Luke says he’s excited to play alongside Api. Luke played alongside Benji for several seasons and he reckons Benji is keen to share his knowledge. “Not much has changed, he’s still the same bloke,” Luke says of Benji. “Just to learn from such a smart footy brain, it can only be good for my footy and I’m really e n j o y i n g l e a r n i n g under Benji.” Luke says pre-season so far has been hard but fun. He said there have been a lot of smiling faces and he’s really enjoyed it so far. “It’s a credit to the coaches coming in, making it a fun environment and all the new players we’ve got too have given us a real spring in our step,” he said. And make no mistake about it, it is the right time to raid ma-inlaws’ pension fund and bet the money on a grand final finish for the Tigers. “It’s everything, that’s what we play for and we want to go all the way, that’s our main motivation,’’ Luke says. “We know where we’ve been the last few years, so it’s a massive goal for us.” ☐ Luke Brooks (centre) will be cel- ebrating more tries for the Tigers this season.