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☐ Kylea Tink at her North Sydney electorate office. WIN with TWT! INSIDE THIS WEEK JB’s World C O N G R AT U L A -
TIONS TO all who
TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A.Stavrinos) Win double passes Cathie’s Column ........................ 2 have contributed to
to Eisteddfod Final! JB’s World .................................. 3 the Ryde-Gladesville
In an EXCLUSIVE first interview since the Letters ....................................... 4 Catholic Parish
seat of North Sydney was declared by the The Weekly Times has six double Ryde Hospital.............................. 5 appeal for a Vinnie’s
Australian Electoral Commission, newly- passes to the Ryde Eisteddfod Ryde City Council................. 6, 7 Night Patrol van.
elected independent member Kylie Tink tells Vocal Final this Sunday from 2pm Real Estate & Finance .............. 9 Since TWT joined the
The Weekly Times she has “hit the ground at Cox’s Road Community Hall. Handy Phone Guide ......... 10-13 appeal we are just
running” and that the message from voters Around the Clubs & Sport . 14, 15 $10,000 short of pur-
across the nation is that they want politics SEE PAGE 2 One Eyed Tiger ........................ 16 chasing a second van.
done differently. A wonderful example
of community engage-
SEE PAGE 5 ment. Thanks one and
all.

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2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 July, 2022 Ryde Lantern Club’s 56th anniversary WIN with TWT!
luncheon delivers bumper cheque
Bat whispers
for winter Ryde Lantern Club was pleased to finally have its Annual Luncheon again at Win one of six double passes
Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club, after nearly three years of Covid interruptions to Ryde’s Eisteddfod Final!
Tim Pearson from the Ku-ring-gai Bat and cancellations, with around 70 guests in attendance.
Conservation Society will speak on Grey-
Headed Flying Foxes and other Sydney While much-needed The Weekly Times has six double passes to the Ryde Eisteddfod Vocal
bats and microbats on Saturday July 23 funds were raised on Final this Sunday from 2pm at Cox’s Road Community Hall.
at 2pm in the Environmental Education the day for Next Sense
Centre, Field of Mars Reserve, East Ryde. - the new name for the ☐ Pictured, left to right, Darren Parmenter, Engage- To win the double son of Rob and Caroline with the Ryde Eistedd-
Royal Institute for Deaf ment Manager, Fundraising & Development for Next passes visit our web- Wilkinson of Gladesville fod Lieders 18 years and
Tim’s talk is being presented by the Ryde-Hunt- and Blind Children - the Sense with Ryde Lantern Club’s Treasurer Angelika site - www.weeklytimes. - who won his Victor over and the Ryde Ei-
ers Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society and highlight was the fig- Hollo and Vice President Lynn Anderson during the com.au - and click on the Dominello MP spon- steddfod Operatic Arias.
will be followed by afternoon ure on the ‘big’ cheque presentation of a ‘big’ cheque for $291,096.67 WIN with TWT tab and sored section, of Char-
presented to the charity follow the instructions. acter Song 8 to 10 years. Eisteddfod Final win-
tea in the nearby Visitor Centre. organisation. recently passed on.” total of $2,000. ners will receive prizes of
The event is free, although donations to Ku-ring- During the luncheon, Anyone who would Winners will be drawn Other competitions $2000 each.
gai Bat Preservation Society would be welcome. ”Our club was delight- at 5pm this Friday and throughout the day were
More information phone 9879 6067 or email al- ed to pass on to Next extra funds were raised like to join Ryde Lantern will be contacted by the Folk Song sections Tickets can be pur-
[email protected]. Sense, our Big Cheque through the Club’s ‘trad- Club can contact presi- phone and sent their sponsored by Paula chased at the door.
for $291,096-67, thanks ing tables’ and raffles, dent Robert Anderson tickets by email. Clarkstone, Duets for 12
to all the hard work of which saw guests win a on mobile 0418 552 532. years and under and Sa- “Saturday also sees
our faithful and devoted Last Saturday, the cred Solos. the commencement of
volunteer Ryde Lantern Ryde Eisteddfod’s first the Ryde Eisteddfod’s
Club members, who are day of competition was This Saturday’s event Speech and Drama at
so passionate about our launched at the North features Musical Theatre the West Ryde Com-
cause,” Ryde Lantern Ryde School of Arts at and Operettas, Modern munity Hall and Dance
Club president Rob- Coxs Road. Art Song and Oratorios at the Ryde Secondary
ert Anderson told The for 18 years and over. College,’’ event organis-
Weekly Times. It featured Classical ers said.
Vocals and first contest- This Sunday the Com-
”Included in the mon- ant of the day was Luca munity Hall will host the For more information
ies raised, were dona- Wilkinson - the grand- Classical Vocal Finals visit the website: www.
tions through bequests rydeeisteddfod.org.au.
from of the club’s dear-
est members, who have

Cat of the Week Dog of the Week

NEW TRADING HOURS This little kitten is ready for a home Oslow the handsome Husky

Monday to Friday An affectionate kitten is this week’s Cat Molly Pussycat was Oslow is a sweet,
7am-5.30pm Of The Week. born at the end of 2021 12-month-old, very
Saturday and was rescued by a active Siberian
7am – 4pm local World League for Husky X.
Sunday Protection of Animals He has springy legs
10am - 1pm adopter. - so secure fencing is
a must - and out walk-
If inconvenient please call or text “She has been lov- ing, ignores most other
to 0412 010 353 to utilise our ingly fostered since dogs and also cars.
pickup and delivery service. then,’’ Jonine from the Oslow walks on loose
World League said. lead and enjoys being
patted and cuddled by
“A little timid at first the DoggieRescue vol-
she is now ready for unteers.
her new home.” He sits on command
and seems easy to train.
Joanna said that Walkers say he’s a
Molly is a playful and “fast learner”; ”walks
affectionate kitten who well on leash after ini-
likes to purr and loves tial excitement passes”;
a belly rub. and that Oslow’s a
”lovely boy.”
ph 9805 0986 ph 9870 8955 “Does she sound like He’s best suited to a
your kind of kitten?” family working part time
CoX’S road MaLL Midway Shopping Centre hours with arctic breed
211 Coxs Rd, 117 North Rd If so call Jonine on experience and a house
North Ryde Denistone East 0409 741414 or the
World League team on
9817 4892. with garden. Hi girls and boys,
With a fluffy coat that
“We are always hap- needs lots of brush- I hope you enjoyed the school holidays. This week we will be
py to talk to you about ing, he weighs around taking the Life Education Van, to Baronia Park Public School.
our beautiful ones and 19.3kg.
RIGHT AT HOME IS HIRING what is needed for a He comes desexed, With 12 new revised healthy life Style programs,
successful adoption.” vaccinated, heartworm we give the school plenty of variety for the
In-Home Carers & Support Workers Needed free and microchipped. students to learn and appreciate, as they grow.
Like all World League Also included for the
cats and kittens, Molly love and health of the Our trained educator’s Nadia and Marina are
is housetrained, de- dog is a free Health excited about teaching at Baronia Park Public School.
sexed and has had all and Wellness Voucher We look forward to seeing you in Class.
appropriate vet care in- with the DoggieRescue
cluding microchipping Vet. His adoption fee Best wishes
and vaccinating. is $400. For details call
DoggieRescue on 9486 from,
“And thanks TWT 3133 or email Monika@
for including our ap- DoggieRescue.com Happy
Join our rapidly growing peal for volunteers, it
has already resulted
in one lovely volun-
teer coming forward to
start with the cats next
week.”

You will need teams whilst making a Fr MARTIN’S MUSINGS Healthy Harold
difference and giving back
A reliable car to your community, doing a Best regards

A valid driver’s license

Team work skills job you love. A healthy curiosity to have VIC TAGG Vic Tagg
Certificates of at least First Aid Chairman, Ryde Hunters Hill
and CPR Scan the QR codes below There is a healthy curiosity in life as well as an and Canada Bay Life Education
Some roles may require Cert 3 for current positions at our unhealthy curiosity!
in Care or nursing qualifications Sydney Ryde and Sydney Enquiries: [email protected]
Police Check Inner West offices. A healthy curiosity can be the means for people

to grow in their faith, knowledge and relationships.
Dr Kirstin Ferguson responds to questions that
people put to her about difficult and unhealthy
work and life situations.
You will gain Recently she wrote in her monthly email circular

Paid training about the value of curiosity, below are some of her
insights.
Competitive pay *Healthy curiosity is where people are willing to
Flexibility and work-life-balance
A sense of belonging be open to diverse points of views that are not
A great team culture their own, it often takes courage to do this as it
A range of reward and recognition can challenge long held views.
benefits
*Intellectual curiosity is so often a state of joyous
exploration that enables people to feel they are
constantly stimulated by the wonders of the world.
*Unhealthy curiosity is where someone randomly
fires off questions that are insensitive and inappro-
priate to the person being questioned. Not to do
this is a good, acquired habit.
The inquisitive curious leader in so many fields
Scan to apply in life can bring out truths that has value beyond
measure.
A case in point is the Scottish microbiologist Al-
exander Fleming (1881- 1955) who one night left a
Right at Home Sydney Inner West petri dish in his laboratory.
13/103 Majors Bay Road, Concord, NSW 2137
The next morning, he noticed that there was
a natural mould that prevented bacteria from
[email protected] spreading, he named the mould penicillin!
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Saint Paul endorses the value of curiosity in
Right at Home Sydney Ryde these words; “test everything and hold fast to what
is good.” (1 Thessalonians Chapter 5, Verse 21)
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[email protected] Father Martin R Maunsell is the former parish
PH 02 9137 0582 priest at St Kevin’s Catholic
Church in Eastwood

Wednesday 20 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3

Vinnies Vans Appeal Update

Just $10,000 needed for

second Night Patrol van

The Weekly Times’ appeal to raise money to buy a
second St Vincent de Paul Society Night Patrol van
only needs another ten thousand dollars.

Donations continue to pour into the appeal which has Hundreds of local Scouts and Guides have performed and entertained thousands in this years Cumberland and
raised more than $170,000 online and through donations to Hornsby Gang Shows over the past two weeks at Parramatta Riverside Theatre and Pioneer Theatre Castle Hill.
the Ryde-Gladesville Catholic Parish from where the van will
operate. CUMBERLAND Castle Hill, and cember 3. Con- are from Asquith, Show Manage-
GANG SHOW Blacktown. tact personnel@ Berowra, Cherry- ment Committee
Each van costs ninety thousand dollars and $147,000 was Producer-Direc- gangshow.asn.au brook, East Ros- Leader Peter Mar-
raised to purchase the first van within days of the TWT tor Dr Rob Lang Guides are from or phone Wendy eville, Epping, shall invites inter-
Appeal and the parish is confident the generosity of our says Gang Show Baulkham Hills, Dimmock 0414 Hornsby Heights, ested persons to
readers will enable Vinnies to purchase the second van. was started by a Blacktown, Castle 086 645. Regis- Hurstville, Mt Co- join the hundreds
Parishioners told TWT our support was crucial in raising the young Scout lead- Hill, Crestwood, ter online now @ lah/Mt Kuringai, of people behind
money - which exceeded all expectations - with many do- er Ralph Reader Eastwood, Emu gangshow.asn.au. North Sydney, the scenes to get
nors contacting the St Charles Borromeo Church Office in in London’s West Plains, Haberfield, HORNSBY GANG Pymble, Seaforth, involved in this
Ryde with small and large donations in response to our ar- End and started Kellyville, Marou- SHOW 2022 sea- Tambourine Bay, great activity by
ticles. a theatrical phe- bra, North Epping, son concluded Turramurra, Wait- contacting him on
nomenon that North Rocks, Pen- last Saturday with ara, Gordon, Nor- p e t e r. m a r s h a l l @
The Night Patrol vans will distribute food and es- spread around the nant Hills, Quak- packed audiences manhurst, West nsw.scouts.com.
sential items to people who are homeless or at risk of world and today ers Hill, South under direction Pennant Hills, and au
homelessness across the City Of Ryde Local Govern- Gang Show is en- Wentworthville, of Bec Canty and West Pymble Auditions for next
ment Area and the Cumberland Local Government Area. joyed somewhere Toongabbie West musical director Guides are from year’s show in
One of the vans will be driven by Ryde-Gladesville parish around the globe Epping, Windsor and conductor Berowra, Mount December 2022
priest Fr Greg Morgan, who also thanked TWT readers for every day of the and Winston Hills. Yvonne Parks. Colah, Muoga- watch the website
their generous response to the appeal. year. Cumberland Gang Hornsby Gang marra Olaves, www.gangshow.
Show cast mem- com and have fun
To donate visit the website: https://my.fundraise.vinniesn- bers for Scouts making lifelong
sw.org.au/fundraise-your-way/let-s-build-a-vinnies-van friendships.
Donations can also be made by phoning St Charles Borro-
meo Catholic Church on 9807 2966.

Show 2023 audi- North Turramurra
Participating tions will be held and Waitara.
Scout groups at Saturday De- Hornsby Gang
Cumberland Gang
Show are from
Blaxland, Brush Happy Birthday Bill – 99 Not Out
Park, Carling-
ford, Greystanes,
H a w k e s b u r y,
Kellyville, Kings
Langley, Oakville,
Parramatta, Quak-
ers Hill-Doonside,
South Penrith,
To o n g a b b i e ,
Westmead, Win-
ston Hills, Yar-
alla, Merrylands,
Baulkham Hills,

JB’s World BILL ALLEN of Sydney Linda and Adrian Hallett of ter half Jeanette on Tuesday. William Sydney
ferries fame and author of our Ryde Rotary celebrate 45 years Former Ryde councillor Lyn “Bill” Tait of Hunt-
NOTHING MUCH chang- special release best selling wedded bliss. ers Hill celebrates
es. This time three years ago I book ‘Waiting for the Ferry’ E Langtry celebrates with his 99th birthday
reported: celebrates Friday with better Bill Payne one of our favou- hubby Gerard on Tuesday
half Lyn, daughter Joanne and rite locals and a past president same day as Margaret Wade
RECORD COLD weather son Scott and families. of Ryde Rotary Club celebrates and JB second cousin Lucas
and not a peep from the Global another milestone Sunday call- John Fyffe turns 27 son of JB
Warming / Climate Change Bill is in royal company with ing on his beloved Val to help cousin and Goddaughter Adele
alarmists! Must be too busy HRH Prince George turning him blow out 94 candles on his Buckland Fyffe and Peter
trying to keep warm and meet- nine Friday. birthday cake. Puff, puff, Bill. Fyffe and younger brother of
ing the sky rocketing electricity Have a good one. JB Godson Nathan Stanley
bills from the renewable energy Also celebrating today is Wilberforce Fyffe and sister
targets madness. Trouble is Ryde Rotarian Steve Thorpe Diane Webster daughter Abbey Patricia Fyffe.
there is so little difference with whose better half Julie Thorpe of another JB favourite and
both major political parties in has been assistant Rotary Dis- mentor Norman Oates Pacey JB cousin Jan Andrews
Canberra. It’s a case of Twee- trict Governor while former TV OAM who with his brother formerly of Cootamundra cel-
dle Dee and Tweedle Dumber. presenter and Bennelong MP Ronald Edmund Pacey ran ebrates next Wednesday same
Maxine McKew will turn 69 in F S Pacey and Sons Printers day as Riley Engisch son of
What do you reckon? Melbourne. of Ryde and publishers of the Christian and Kristy Engisch
*** Ryde-Eastwood News also cel- turns eighteen while Andy and
Lachlan Luke Robinson ebrates Sunday. Yvonne Yung celebrate twenty
turns fifteen Friday son of Gus years wedded bliss.
and Christy Robinson while Norm for better or worse in-
troduced William McMahon NORA ETMEKDJIAN
Tony Coote tribute to politics and as MP for Lowe. president of West Ryde Cham- tomorrow with fam-
When Billy became Prime ber of Commerce and propri- ily and friends. He is
Minister he had a celebration etor of Yellow Brick Road West pictured, left, in the
Hunter’s Hill Council paid tribute to the party in Ryde Civic Hall and Ryde celebrates tomorrow with Army at North Head
late Tony Coote on Monday night. named Bennelong MP (Sir) hubby Artin and former Hunt- Gunnery School 1941
John Cramer’s wife Madge a ers Hill resident now up the
Tony was a former Tony was the beloved Dame of the British Empire and Central Coast Ellis J Hopper and today, pictured
President of the Hunt- husband of Gillian, gave Norm a humble MBE. faces a small bushfire with bet- right.
ers Hill Trust and a father and father- ter half Sheila on his birthday His family will join
former member of the in-law of Gully and Barry Smith former Hunters cake. him tomorrow to cel-
Council’s Conserva- Julie, grandfather of Hill general manager celebrates ebrate coming from
tion Advisory Panel. next Monday same day as Bill Priscilla Hillam celebrates Canberra, Glouces-
Imogen and Ainsworth in Bananland and three score years and eleven to- ter, Alice Springs, Pil-
He passed Harper, Patty Santoso turning 28 while morrow while Michael Percil- bara, and Maroubra.
away on June brother of Jayden Trent Engisch son lier only son of Doris and the Bill grew up in Wolse-
20, aged 78. Chris- of Trent and Jody celebrates late Jean Percillier turns 41 in ley Road Drummoyne
topher nineteen. Germany’s Black Forest. and built his home in
Former and Hunters Hill where he
Mayor Ross Lissa, JOHN WINSTON HOW- Also tomorrow Allan and still lives thanks to his
Williams brother- ARD OM, AC former Prime Jan Wilson celebrate 59 years carers Domanic and
described in-law Minister can add OBE to his wedded bliss and we remember Laxmi.
him as a true of Tru- name as Over Bloody Eighty Allan’s dad Harold Wilson Bill served in PNG in
gentleman dy, Su- plus three celebrating with bet- who we featured in TWT when World War 2 at Milne
who was kind zie, Ross, he turned 103 with Ryde-Hunt- Bay 1942 with his 25
hearted and Sally and ers Hill’s Life Education mas- pounder battery and
committed to the cot Healthy Harold. graduated 1952 at
community and to David, uncle of University of Sydney Bill Tait celebrated his 90th birthday at Hunters Hill Club
community values. Alexander, Sophia, Happy daze all. Mechanical and Elec- pictured with his children seated Robin and Philippa and
Robin and Tim, Will *** trical Engineering. standing l to r Peter, Stephen and Sasha.
His funeral service and Ben and great-
was held at the North- uncle of Mia, Katya, BUMPER STICKER:
ern Suburbs Memorial Jack, Lachlan, Ca- When a man steals your
Gardens and Crema- mille, Ophelia, Olivia wife there is no better
torium. and Sam. revenge than to let him
keep her!
A former architect,
***
-Keep Smiling!
-JOHN F BOOTH AM

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 July, 2022

Letters to the Editor Hunters Hill Guest Column

Pandemic Leave TWT welcomes letters draising for children Hunters Hill Day celebrates 161 years
Payments welcome affected by the war of our independent local municipality
from our readers. You can submit yours at: in Ukraine and chil-
Dear Sir,  weeklytimes.com.au/letters dren affected by do-
Prime Minister Al- mestic violence.
banese has made Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied
the right and very for letters sent by mail, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT readers would
welcome decision to be most welcome
protect workers by TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680 and we would love
restoring the $750 you to join us Satur-
Pandemic Leave ic Leave Payments is sick leave. day August 6, 6.30pm The Hunters Hill local government To The POINT
Disaster Payment. the best way to pro- SALLY McMANUS for 7pm til late. area is one of the oldest in our nation.
The Health Minister tect Australians. Clr Richwaitrhd Quinn
has been very clear ACTU Secretary Tickets are $150 The creation of local government in NSW
that Covid case num- It means that work- and includes a three was enabled by the Municipalities Act of 1858, is not compromised
bers are expected to ers will no longer Ferragosto Ball course dinner at Aqua which allowed for the establishment of coun- by urban expansion
increase in coming have to decide be- aids children Luna 461 Henley cils or boroughs. and intensification.in
months as we deal tween isolating them- Marine Drive Drum- opposition to certain
with new variants and selves from the virus Dear Sir, moyne with live enter- Under this Act, in any local area or district of policies of NSW gov-
reinfection. and putting food on This year’s an- tainment. reasonable population, 50 or more local resi- ernments of the day.
Restoring Pandem- the table for their nual Ferragosto dent householders were entitled to petition the
families. Ball hosted by Five Contact: ferragos- Governor for incorporation as a borough. Our community
Dock Rotary Club toball.2022@gmail. has successfully op-
It’s not just casual is focusing on fun- com. Randwick was the first area created in 1859, posed policies of
workers who will PETER KOMANDER closely followed by Waverley and Woollahra - both Liberal-National
benefit from this and then Hunters Hill - with its incorporation and Labor govern-
leave being restored, 2022 Ferragosto taking place on 5 January 1861. ments that, for exam-
but hundreds of Ball Committee ple, have promoted
thousands of workers Our local area was originally known as the high density devel-
who have run out of Borough of Hunters Hill until 1867, when un- opment on the former industrial site known
der the revised Municipalities Act, it became a today as Kelly’s Bush.
Le Vesinet’s students come to Hunters Hill Municipality.
Students from Le Vesinet in Paris arrived in Hunters Hill on Bastille Day last week. Governments proposed a forced amalgama-
The first Chairman of the Borough of Hunters tion where our local representation would be
The students are part Vesinet as well as dents who have language skills and Hill in 1861 was a Frenchman, Jules Joubert, reduced to a tiny minority, governments pro-
of the Hunters Hill-Le promote Hunters visited Le Vesinet made lifelong friends. and the first Mayor of the Municipality of Hunt- posed the onsite encapsulation of hazardous
Vesinet Friendship Hill’s French heritage. have significantly im- ers Hill in 1867 was his brother, Didier Joubert. waste in Nelson Parade, governments pro-
Committee’s student proved their French posed planning controls with increased den-
exchange program Hunters Hill stu- Prior to the incorporation of the Municipality, sity that would decimate our local heritage and
that will see students Hunters Hill had become known as the French character and governments proposed the clo-
from Hunters Hill ☐ Le Vesinet students arrive in Sydney last week. TWT On- Village as French colonial entrepreneurs and sure of our local high school for subsequent
travel to Le Vesinet at the French Marist Fathers acquired property residential development.
the end of the year. The-Spot PHOTO and established themselves in the area.
The list goes on.
The French stu- The Jouberts saw the area’s potential and When necessary, our local community has
dents will spend conceived the idea of subdividing the land into been strong, united and vocal in its opposition
three weeks with deep narrow blocks, each with water access to state and federal government policies that
their host families in and views looking onto the Lane Cove or Par- would have an adverse impact on our com-
Hunters Hill before ramatta Rivers, with a road running along the munity, our local character, and our built and
touring Port Douglas length of the ridge of the peninsula. natural heritage.
and Cairns. And at these times our Council has been able
In those early days, our local government to provide leadership or support because it
The friendship area also become known as a garden suburb, has been independent and not aligned politi-
group was formed to distinguished by its detached houses set in cally to the NSW government of the day.
foster reciprocal ties established gardens that became the proto- As we celebrate Hunters Hill Day on 31 July, it
under the friendship type for the modern suburb unlike the terrace- is just as important now as it has been over the
agreement between house suburbs that were emerging in areas like last 161 years that the Municipality of Hunters
Hunters Hill and Le Paddington and Glebe. Hill remains strong, vibrant and independent.
Councillor Richard Quinn is an Emeritus
Speed Humps for High Street Hunters Hill now has the distinction of being Mayor of Hunter’s Hill
the oldest surviving example of a garden sub-
urb in Australia.

***
Now, in 2022, the Municipality of Hunters Hill
remains a strong and vibrant local government
area.
Over the years, the Hunters Hill community
has rallied to take a strong stand to ensure that
our wonderful built and natural environment

Four rubber speed humps are being in- Keeping our school zones safe
stalled on High Street in Boronia Park in a
move to slow traffic down to 15kms.

Monday night’s Hunter’s Hill council meeting HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS
unanimously approved the speed humps which with Mayor Zac Miles
are two metres long and a metre and a half wide
☐ Rubber speed humps will be installed and will be installed next month on the comple- Welcome back to all the students
tion of road resurfacing works. and teachers who returned to
along High Street in Boronia Park. classrooms this week following a
The speed humps are supported by the police well-earned school holiday break.
and local residents.

They will not take away parking or obstruct
driveways.

Residents recently expressed concern about
speeding cars on residential roads between Park
Road and Pittwater Road.

Historic tree vandalised Especially to senior students who are are
Hunter’s Hill Council is appealing for information about an historic tree that was van- working hard to prepare for the HSC trial
dalised in Clarkes Point on the weekend. exams in August - we wish you all the best
The tree commemorates servicemen and wom- with your studies.
en who lost their lives in World War Two.
A council spokesperson said the council has The return to school also brings traffic
taken action to prevent further damage, including back to our local roads.
increased surveillance in the area.
The deliberate poisoning or vandalism of trees A reminder to all motorists that school
is illegal with fines of up to $1.1 million dollars. zones are now back in force around morn-
The Council can also issue on-the-spot fines of ing and afternoon school drop-off and
up to $3000. pick-up times. posal to a re-useable cup on your daily
FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND If you have any information, please contact the coffee run. Or maybe you’re avoiding pre-
Council on (02) 9879 9400 or customerservice@ We are asking everyone to be aware of packaged foods when shopping.
FELLOWSHIP IN RETIREMENT huntershill.nsw.gov.au. road safety around these times – with both
traffic and pedestrian movements increas- Any action, large or small, makes a dif-
Probus provides you with the opportunity to ing. ference.
join a social Club in your local Community
to meet retirees on a regular basis ,listen The peninsula in particular presents Data from previous Plastic Free July
to interesting speakers and join together in unique traffic challenges for us here campaigns shows that our participating
in Hunters Hill, which is a matter that residents played an important role in cre-
activities. We welcome new members. our Council is in constant contact with ating less waste.
schools about.
HUNTERS HILL PROBUS CLUB The annual impact across 2020 and 2021
Additionally, we are asking our commu- was an estimated avoidance of more than
Venue: Gladesville Sporties, nity to do what they can to play a role in 58,000 kilograms of landfill waste and
easing congestion where possible. recycling disposal was reduced by more
18A Ryde Road, Gladesville, 2111 than 41,000 kilograms.
Please be patient and obey all traffic
Date/Time: Meeting held on the signs and rules when traveling to and from To all those participating, thank you for
your local school. These regulations are your efforts.
1st Tuesday of each month, 9.30am. about protecting our kids and the people
who care for them. If you need more inspiration or are look-
Please, look us up www.huntershillprobus.org ☐ The vandalised tree. ing to get started, visit the Plastic Free
To find out more information contact our Reduce your use July website for tips and resources: plas-
membership officer There is still time to ‘choose to refuse’ ticfreejuly.org.
single-use plastics as part of Plastic Free
Kevin on 0412349270 / [email protected] July. Clr Zac Miles
You might choose to switch from a dis- Mayor of Hunter’s Hill

Wednesday 20 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5

Tinkering with federal politics and the status quo
Kylea Tink has ‘hit the ground running’ middle and we’re there fundamentally to drive
By Anthony Stavrinos constructive conversation.”

Kylea Tink has only officially been the Mem- be in their different electorates. Ms Tink said she had already had constructive ☐ The calm before the electoral storm:
ber for North Sydney for about a month, but her “There is a difference between a Party politi- discussions with the government on a range of Pictured during the ballot draw for the seat
schedule has been hectic and she says the re- issues. of North Sydney in April, l to r, New Member
ception she and other elected independents have cian and an independent, you can kind of feel it in for North Sydney, Kylea Tink; Labor candidate
received from the Canberra establishment has terms of the way the conversations unfurl and the “Very early on, we saw the new prime minister Catherine Renshaw; and former Member for
been overwhelmingly positive. connection to community… as opposed to party come to power saying he wanted to see politics North Sydney, Trent Zimmerman. TWT On-
priorities.” done differently,” she said. the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos)
In an exclusive first interview since being offi-
cially declared the Memer for North Sydney last She said the excitement after the election of “Already there’s been some challenges to that.
month, Ms Tink said she is excited and optimistic such a large number of independents at the May “I think what is true of any system that’s been
about the task ahead of her in her first term in 21 election wasn’t limited to the elected mem- established for a really long time is that change is
federal parliament. bers. one of the hardest things.”
She said she had realistic expectations that it
“We’ve certainly hit the ground running since “There’s a different vibe in Canberra at the mo- would take time for the government to work out
it (the seat of North Sydney) was declared and I ment, to the point that on a number of occasions, how to work effectively with this crossbench.
think it is actually only about four weeks,” Ms Tink even as I was walking through Parliament House, “Not in an adversarial way. We’re not there as
told The Weekly Times. staff would stop me to say ‘we’re so excited to adversaries of the government,” Ms Tink said.
see you’,” she said. “But ‘how do you engage with somebody who’s
“I think it’s actually been a fascinating process not fundamentally sitting in your party?’ is the
these first four weeks and in fact, the first time “They were saying ‘we know your drive, we’re question that the government’s asking itself at
I went to Canberra was to speak on a panel for looking forward to the change in dynamics.” the moment.”
functions down there. She said she had already had a number of really
She said that was already bearing out to be true, constructive conversations in the climate space
“So my first experience down there was actually with even the simple things like the political con- with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy,
speaking as a member and then a week and a ventions that have existed in Parliament House. Chris Bowen and his chief advisors.
half later, I went down for what was affectionately “I’ve also had a number of conversations that
called pollie school.” “The House of Reps actually has three doors, have been really constructive in the integrity
but what people probably don’t realise is that tra- space, whether that’s with (Attorney General)
Ms Tink said it was a fantastic opportunity for dition is that the two doors on the side are the Mark Dreyfus or other people involved in the par-
her to meet all the other newly-elected members entry points for either the government or the op- liamentary Task Force,” she said.
in the forthcoming term of parliament. position,” Ms Tink said. In the short to medium term, Ms Tink said that in
the interests of the North Sydney electorate, she
“I think there’s 35 of us,” she said. “The crossbench, we don’t have our own doors. would be seeking to build strong relationships
“So to be able to meet, with no party lines in- There was talk of ‘do we need to create a third with members of the Senate.
volved, was fantastic to get a sense of what peo- antechamber for the crossbench to enter?’.
ple are interested in and what the priorities might Continued page 9
“I guess the reality is we can enter from either
door because that’s where we sit, we sit in the

It’s Independence Day in Hunters Hill

Hunters Hill will celebrate its Independ- Independence Day celebrates Hunter’s Hill’s “At the time the Government was spending mil- ☐ Alan Jones is pictured at the Martin
ence Day on Sunday, July 31. famous victory in 2017 when a campaign led by lions of dollars in advertisements to promote its
TWT Managing Editor John F Booth AM, broad- Fit For The Future campaign and I can’t think of Place rally to Save Hunters Hill from a
☐ The Weekly Times Managing Editor caster Alan Jones and a coalition of the local anything more dishonest than that campaign,’’ he forced merger. TWT On-The-Spot PHOTO
council and residents defeated the State Govern- told The Weekly Times. Municipality Coalition said the dinner is open to all
John F Booth (left) celebrates Hunter’s ment’s plan to abolish the heritage municipality in residents of Hunters Hill.
Hill’s first Independence Day in 2018 with a forced merger with the City of Ryde and Lane “So let’s not forget that it was TWT that exposed
Mayor Mark Bennett and campaign sup- Cove. that campaign and won the propaganda war “It will celebrate the fact that we are still here,
porters. TWT On-The-Spot PHOTO because the TWT had its finger on the pulse of that we still have a Hunter’s Hill Municipality,’’ he
The four year battle included a rally in Martin our community, it understood the importance of said.
Place that attracted tens of thousands of protes- grassroots democracy and the importance of pro-
tors and saw Alan Jones and John Booth urge tecting the character and heritage of Hunters Hill “The strong message this year is that our com-
locals to fight until the government backed down. and Lane Cove.” munity supports our local clubs, pubs, cafes and
shops and we urge you to celebrate in the local
Emeritus Mayor Clr Richard Quinn said this The TWT campaign also had the support of City community, whether going out or having a lunch or
newspaper’s support for the campaign brought of Ryde Mayor Clr Jerome Laxale and former barbecue at home.
the issue into every home in Hunters Hill and was Lane Cove Mayor Pam Palmer.
reflected in independent surveys that showed well “We believe that if you have a strong commu-
over 80 per cent of residents opposed the forced Victory was declared on July 31, 2017 when the nity you thrive in the good times and survive in the
merger. Council received notification from the Govern- challenging times.”
ment that it was not going to proceed with the
“Our council would not have gone ahead with proposed merger. To book a table for the Hunters Hill Club phone
our legal appeal if we hadn’t had the support of 9817 3324.
the great majority of our ratepayers,’’ he said. On the same day the Court of Appeal handed
down its judgement declaring that the merger pro-
“The campaign by The Weekly Times was criti- posal was invalid.
cal in gaining this support.”
“This date should never be forgotten in the his-
Mr Booth said front page editorials and articles tory of the Municipality as it symbolises the deter-
in TWT left former Premiers Mike Baird and Gla- mination of this community to maintain local gov-
dys Berejiklian in no doubt where we stood. ernance and its shared values,’’ Clr Williams said.

“With the support of Alan Jones we exposed the Former Mayor Mark Bennett agreed.
lies and propaganda driving the forced merger.” “I strongly support this celebration as I feel that
the vast majority who live here in our Municipality
“We were at every protest and we made it clear embrace the sentiment and the occasion.
to the politicians that there was no way we would “It is an opportunity to bring the community to-
back down.’’ gether to celebrate the location in which we are
fortunate to live and build our connections with
Former Mayor and Clr Ross Williams said the each other.”
victory is one of the greatest moments in Hunter’s This year the Independence Day victory - also
Hill’s history. known as Hunters Hill Day - will be officially cel-
ebrated with an Independence Day Dinner at the
Hunters Hill Probus Club roams historic Tasmania Lozzi Restaurant in the Hunters Hill Club from
The Hunters Hill Probus Club recently Hunters Hill Probus members.” 6pm on Sunday, July 31.
toured historic Tasmania. “Give Kevin Manie a call on 0412 349 270 or Phil Jenkyn OAM from the Save Hunters Hill

Club members take up the story.. look us up on www.huntershillprobus.org and ar- Acclaimed icon painter’s exhibition in Hunters Hill
“With COVID and wet weather we all needed range to visit a meeting, have coffee, or come as
something new, a change of scenery, a chat with a guest to one of our activities.” Internationally acclaimed icon painter Michael Galovic will present a free exhibition of
old friends and the discovery of new ones.” his latest works at All Saints Anglican Church in Hunters Hill from Sunday, August 14.
“During our nine day trip we visited the old “You’ll never, never know until you give it a go!”
parts of Salamanca Bay and the impressive his- Titled “Splendour my earlier show on an- 3pm. serenity to a home or
toric towns on the way to Oatlands, boasting 138 ☐ Fay from the Hunters Hill Probus From Above” the exhi- gels in Canberra and All original works are office space.
sandstone buildings. bition’s focal point will this is an opportunity to
“We also visited Ross on the Macquarie River, Club feeds a kangaroo during the club’s be a large icon painted see a number of these for sale and can bring There are also A3 size
which is one of the finest 19th century villages in recent tour of Tasmania. in response to tragic works themes on Arch- a sense of peace and posters for sale.
Australia with cobblestone paths and grand old loss of life in Ukraine, angels Michael and
elm trees lining the main street.” described by art re- Gabriel and the Annun- ☐ Internationally acclaimed icon painter
Club members also enjoyed Tasmania’s pristine viewers as a stunning ciation,’’ he said.
natural environment. and insightful work. Michael Galovic. TWT On-The-Spot
“We visited Sea Horse World, Platypus House “I hope the Archan- PHOTO
and the 162 acres of wildlife parks where devils, Trained in Belgrade, gels Michael and Ga-
koalas, tiger snakes, wombats, owls kangaroos, Serbia, Michael Gal- briel, the Annunciation
wallabies, cape barren geese and other species ovic has held previous and others will lift our
abound.” and popular exhibitions hearts in the midst of
“We also spent an unforgettable half day cruis- in the historic church. so much taking place
ing the Freycinet Coast on a catamaran, which across our world.”
was a thrill for both the energetic and those who “Many have missed
preferred to observe the dolphin pods, little pen- ☐ The Annunciation “The exhibition runs
guins and sea eagles soaring over the granite is one of Michael Ga- over almost a week and
cliffs. lovic’s latest works. I will be there through-
“The day ended by gently cruising into Wine- out the duration.”
glass Bay and excellent dinner at Freycinet
Lodge.” There is a special ex-
There were fond memories to take back to Hunt- hibition opening at 4pm
ers Hill. on Sunday, August 14.
“People were reminiscing, new and old friends
were arranging to meet up again at the Probus The exhibition will
monthly meetings, the weekly coffee club at Hunt- then be open on Mon-
ers Hill, or attending our exotic dining and wine day, August 15 from
tasting trips, movie and art gallery visits and book 10am to 3pm, on
club.” Tuesday, August 16
New members are welcome. from 10am to 3pm, on
“Never feel bored or lonely or miss out on fun Wednesday August 17
just because you’ve retired because there is from 1pm to 7pm, on
something to do every day of the week with the Thursday August 18
from 1pm to 7pm, on
Friday, August 19 from
10am to 3pm and on
Saturday from 10am to

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 July, 2022

Glucose monitoring system a lifeline for West Ryde resident

The federal government’s decision to expand Australia’s continuous glucose
monitoring (CGM) initiative, will save the lives of diabetes sufferers who would
otherwise be susceptible to overnight death, says one of the program’s ben-
eficiaries, West Ryde resident Andrew Bassett-Smith.

This month, Prime Minister detect his glucose levels to, but now access is across ☐ Member for Bennelong, Jerome
Anthony Albanese and Min- changing rapidly. everyone. Laxale, with West Ryde resident,
ister for Health, Mark Butler, Andrew Bassett-Smith
announced the CGM ex- “CGM prevents many Aus- ”I was eight when diag-
pansion, declaring it woulds tralians from passing away nosed along with all four of More information is available on the National Diabetes Services Scheme website at:
change the lives of thou- overnight. It saves lives.” my siblings - thus all five of ndss.com.au/living-with-diabetes/managing-diabetes/continuous-glucose-monitoring
sands of Australians living us have this crappy crazy
with Type 1 Diabetes. For many years Andrew disease.”
and many passionate and
Member for Bennelong, dedicated locals have been He said access to CGM has
Jerome Laxale, paid Mr Bas- advocating for more people made a difference.
sett-Smith a visit to hear first across Australia to receive
hand how CGM helped im- access to subsidised CGM ”I’m aware of and know
proved his quality of life. and flash glucose monitoring of several people who have
products. passed away in their sleep
”Andrew was diagnosed overnight due to very low
with Type 1 Diabetes at the “Our freshly-elected Feder- blood glucose episodes that
age of 8. Four of the five al MP (for Bennelong) Jerome they’ve not woken properly
members of Andrew’s family Laxale came to visit and have to, and have been found in
are diagnosed with Type 1,” a chat about expansion to the morning,” Mr Bassett-
Mr Laxale said. the Continuous and Flash Smith said.
Glucose Monitoring system
”Diabetes has completely where all Australian’s with ”I’m sooo super happy now
impacted Andrew’s daily Type 1 Diabetes now have that the many friends and
life, particularly restricting either free or heavily subsi- people I know who also have
his ability to hear, see, walk, dised access to these prod- this crappy crazy disease
work or drive. ucts,” Mr Bassett-Smith said. now have affordable access
to these incredible products.
”Until Andrew gained ac- ”Previously only those un-
cess to his continuous glu- der the age of 21 - once they ”Many thanks to the Aus-
cose monitoring system hit 21 the subsidy suddenly tralian Government for com-
(CGM), he also lived in fear stopped - and I have a few pleting the subsidy that we
that he wouldn’t be able to friends this has happened have fought hard and long
for.”

Ryde’s Armenian leaders Epping Public School
in Artsakh for crisis talks gets after hours hub

Leaders from the peak body of Ryde’s Armenian speaking community are holding cri- ☐ An artist’s impression of the new EPPING Public School and Car-
sis talks in Ryde’s sister city of Stepanakert as border hostilities between the Republic lingford Public School have been
of Artsakh and Azerbaijan intensify. Hornsby Town Centre. listed among 90 schools to get af-
ter new after school care hubs.
The Armenian National Com- Australia Kaylar Michaelian and right,” Mr Kolokossian said. Residential towers and 4,500 Minister for Education and Early Learning
mittee of Australia is meeting the Executive Director of the “We were ecstatic to be along- homes in council masterplan Sarah Mitchell said every hub includes a
with Artsakh Foreign Minister ANC-AU, Michael Kolokossian play space, offices, toilets and kitchens.
David Babayan to discuss what who said Ryde’s Armenians side our brothers and sisters in A plan for residential towers and
they describe as “the continued stand in solidarity with the peo- Artsakh, to meet the country’s 4,500 new homes has been endorsed “They allow students to enjoy a safe and
terrorisation of Artsakh’s indig- ple of Artsakh. foreign minister, and to assert to go out to public consultation by fun environment whilst providing parents
enous Armenians by invading that the Armenian National Hornsby Shire Council. with the flexibility they need,’’ she said.
Azerbaijani forces” and the re- “What we do pales in com- Committee movement will not
cent killing of Armenian border parison to our heroes here in stop until justice is achieved for Last week’s council meeting endorsed “We’ve delivered 47 hubs already and
guards. Artsakh, who continue to stay the Republic of Artsakh.” the masterplan for the Hornsby Town Cen- will roll out more than 90 in total around
close to their ancestral homes tre which includes 470 affordable homes, a the state, providing facilities for up to
The talks are being coordinat- in anticipation the world will Mr Kolokossian and his del- new multi-purpose community facility that 4,800 students.”
ed by the Republic of Artsakh’s wake to the injustices they con- egation will have further meet- features a library as well as a new town
Permanent Representative to tinue to suffer and deliver what’s ings across Artsakh and Arme- square next to Hornsby Mall. “The NSW Government is focused on
nia during their visit. supporting working families and helping
The masterplan also envisages a new to cut waiting times in areas of high de-
Paramatta’s pool honours war vets open space park on the corner of Burdett mand with 19,420 additional before and
Street and George Street along with a larg- after school care places created since
In a nod to the former Parramatta War Memorial Swimming Centre, the Parramatta er, reconfigured Cenotaph Park and a new 2019.”
Aquatic Centre’s new 50 metre outdoor pool has been named The Memorial Pool. plaza on State Rail land in Jersey Street.
Ten of the latest hubs have been redis-
Councillors voted on the name during last week’s ☐ City of Parramatta Mayor Donna Davis (left) There will also be more parking and a sec- tributed to the North Coast to assist with
council meeting where it was revealed construc- toured the site of the new Aquatic Centre this ond pedestrian link across the rail corridor flood recovery.
tion of the new $88.6 million state-of the-art aquat- week with the former CEO of Greater Sydney alongside a hotel and seniors housing at
ic and leisure centre had passed the halfway mark Parklands Sullen Fitzgerald. Hornsby RSL. The State Government is investing $8.6
with more than 9000 cubic metres of concrete billion in school infrastructure over the
poured into the construction site. Mayor Philip Ruddock said the master- next four years.
plan - prepared by a team led by Sydney
“The countdown is on until we open the doors of architects Cox Architecture - reflects the He said there had been extensive com-
our fantastic new centre to the community,” City of council’s vision for the town centre and munity consultation on the concept and he
Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis said. locates the state government’s growth tar- looked forward to feedback on the master-
gets in one location. plan.
“We know the people of Parramatta are eagerly-
awaiting the opening, so we have around a hun- “By concentrating future development in “I encourage everyone to read the mas-
dred workers on site daily, working hard to deliver the Hornsby Town centre, we can revitalise terplan on our website, attend a drop-in
it.” it and meet our long term dwelling targets session at Hornsby Library, ask us ques-
set by the state government which in turn tions and give us your feedback.”
Once complete, the new centre will feature a makes sure we can better protect our local
10-lane, a 50m outdoor pool, a 25m indoor pool, neighbourhoods and the bushland setting The Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan will
an indoor learn-to-swim pool and an indoor water of our Shire.” be on public exhibition until October.
playground.
To comment visit:
There will also be a spa, steam and sauna fa- yoursay.hornsby.nsw.gov.au.
cilities as well as a café, a fitness centre, multipur-
pose community rooms and parking spaces.

Readers of The Weekly Times in Epping, Rydalm-
ere and Ermington are invited to vote for the names
of the centre’s program rooms and outdoor areas.

Voting information is available at: cityofparramat-
ta.nsw.gov.au/parramattas-aquatic-leisure-centre

Ryde Councillors walk out on declarations of interest
CITY OF RYDE councillors are walking pecuniary interest every time we have a motion,” members of the public gallery would regard as councillors from taking up community issues that
out of the council chamber during de- he told the meeting. frivolous. impact on community members they know.
bates or not voting on community issues
because they could have a vested inter- When he asked staff advice he was told that Mayor Jordan Lane told The Weekly Times that “Just because we know someone doesn’t mean
est in the outcome. claiming a pecuniary interest was up to each, in- a recent debate on dogs and parks saw Clr Penny we can’t vote but where we can’t vote is where
dividual councillor to determine. Pedersen declare she owns a dog and Clr Dr Pe- there is a direct financial interest in it,” he said.
Councillors from all sides of politics are habitu- ter Kim reveal he likes dogs.
ally declaring pecuniary interests in agenda items He’s now called for a definitive ruling from the The Mayor also advises all local government
with non significant pecuniary interests being de- Department of Local Government on what is - and The Mayor said that while he has sympathy with councillors not to give their constituents false
clared en masse at the start of each meeting as isn’t - a pecuniary interest. councillors who feel baffled or frustrated by the hopes in what they can debate or vote for.
councillors adopt a “better safe than sorry” atti- rules, he stands by them.
tude to many local issues the people who voted “The situation is that we’re playing it safe every “I think it is reasonable to tell the community you
for them expect them to fight for. time because if you don’t you’ll end up in front of “In Ryde we’ve had very serious allegations in have an interest, it is a better practice than not
ICAC,’’ he told The Weekly Times. the past and the reason why we disclose is to pre- disclosing an interest at all,”
Last week’s Extraordinary Council Meeting saw vent corruption,” he said.
Labor Clr Bernard Purcell express his concern. The City of Ryde Council has previously been “I also think that if you can’t vote on a motion,
subject to a ICAC investigation for which all sub- “Like other councillors, I disclose far more than you shouldn’t be the councillor who brings the
“We all know everyone in Ryde and I can’t claim stantive matters referred for prosecution were perhaps I need too but the best thing to do is be motion before the council.”
thrown out of court. cautious.”
Mayor Lane said he hopes any departmental re-
But concerns about pecuniary interests have He also stopped short of buying into the ar- view of pecuniary interest will look at rules used in
seen councillors make declarations that some gument that fear of pecuniary interest prevents the private sector.

Wednesday 20 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED

For full details of the development applications received and determined visit
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices

Received between 7 and 13 July 2022 LDA2022/0208 5 Ruth St MARSFIELD

LDA2022/0202 24 Shepherd St RYDE LDA2022/0211 183-185 Rowe St

LDA2022/0209 145 Herring Rd EASTWOOD

MACQUARIE PARK LDA2022/0212 102 Adelaide St

LDA2022/0210 7 Ronald Ave RYDE MEADOWBANK

LDA2022/0197 26-32 Waterloo Rd MOD2022/0118 14 Wayella St

LDA2022/0201 MACQUARIE PARK WEST RYDE
LDA2022/0203
11 Regent St PUTNEY MOD2022/0126 6-8 Miriam Rd
LDA2022/0204
55 Bayview St WEST RYDE
LDA2022/0205
LDA2022/0206 TENNYSON POINT Determined between 7 and 13 July 2022

City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jordan Lane, pictured with a worm farm and compost bin LDA2022/0207 329 Victoria Rd LDA2022/0138 5 Hughes St WEST RYDE
GLADESVILLE MOD2022/0108
MOD2022/0121 82-84 Waterloo Rd
MOD2022/0122 16 Punt Rd GLADESVILLE MACQUARIE PARK

COMPOST CONNECTION Tools, gloves and training will be 30 Osgathorpe Rd LDA2022/0080 106 Wicks Rd
provided at no cost, and at the GLADESVILLE
The City of Ryde has launched conclusion of the event a free NORTH RYDE
Compost Connection, which is a free barbecue and refreshments will be 14 Champion Rd
online education program conducted made available to all participants. LDA2022/0122 39 Pooley St RYDE
in association with Tumbleweed, TENNYSON POINT
to assist City of Ryde residents to For more information visit LDA2022/0146 5 Amelia St
successfully establish and maintain a www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ 26 Gregory St PUTNEY NORTH RYDE
nationaltreeday 3 Deeble St
LDA2022/0160 18 Frances Rd PUTNEY
TENNYSON POINT

MOD2022/0123 6 Maze Ave RYDE LDA2022/0166 436-484 Victoria Rd

compost bin or worm farm. JOIN UP, JOIN IN MOD2022/0124 76 Morrison Rd GLADESVILLE

The program takes you step by If you are not a City of Ryde Libraries GLADESVILLE MOD2022/0058 30 Finch Ave
step through the whole process, member, then what are you
from establishing and maintaining waiting for? MOD2022/0125 10 Linsley St EAST RYDE

GLADESVILLE LDA2022/0112 171 North Rd EASTWOOD

your compost bin or worm farm, to Members gain free access to EVENT IN YOUR CITY
harvesting and using the compost City of Ryde Libraries extensive
produced to fertilise your garden. collection of books, DVDs, magazines, Join us for the
eBooks, eAudiobooks, online National Tree Day Planting
City of Ryde residents who complete streaming of movies and music, and
our online courses will receive a much more. Sunday 31 July 2022 | 10.00am – 12.00pm | ELS Hall Park
50 percent discount voucher to
purchase a compost bin or worm farm As an added bonus, if you join the Join in as we help to improve a wildlife corridor along Shrimptons Creek at ELS Hall Park.
from Council. City of Ryde Libraries during July, you Bring the family, improve the local environment and watch over time as the plantings
have a chance to win a $100 flourish into a haven for native wildlife. Meet behind 85 Kent Road, North Ryde.
For more information visit gift voucher. A free BBQ and refreshments for participants to enjoy will be provided at midday.
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/
compostconnection So, make sure you join up and join in To register visit
for your chance to win. www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/NationalTreeDay
NATIONAL TREE DAY
For more information about
City of Ryde Libraries visit

The City of Ryde will celebrate www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/libraries

National Tree Day on Sunday
31 July with a special community tree Sincerely,

planting event along the picturesque

Shrimptons Creek at ELS Hall Park in

North Ryde. Clr Jordan Lane LIBRARY EVENT
Mayor
The tree planting will take place Phone 9952 8222 TAX TIME TALK
between 10.00am and 12.00pm with [email protected]
people of all ages invited to take part.

HAVE YOUR SAY TU9ES Join us for a free online information session on the new 2022 changes to tax,
and discover related services provided by the Australian Taxation Office.
OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AUG
When: Tuesday 9 August
You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals
that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and Time: 6.00 - 7.30pm
concerns that affect the community.
Where: Online via Zoom
• Dragon Boat Club – Boat Storage Trial (Closing 11 December 2022)
Cost: Free
Want to find out more?
Bookings essential at
To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/taxtalkenglish
to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call
Customer Service on 9952 8222. Sessions later in the month:
Mandarin www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/taxtalkmandarin
Korean www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/taxtalkkorean

Customer Service Centre 1 Pope Street, Ryde /CityofRyde
(within Top Ryde City shopping centre) www.ryde.nsw.gov.au
Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670
P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected]

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 July, 2022

POLICE NEWS POLICE NEWS

Cocaine found during car search in Eastwood
THIRTY CAPSULES suspected to contain
cocaine were seized by police in East- sive brand name mens’ fashion from David 2.30pm. July 1.
wood on Saturday, July 9. Jones in Macquarie Park around 2.30pm on “Police officers were called to Hunters Hill Police allege the 22 year old attacker from
Sunday, July 3 but abandoned a shopping
Police carried out the search around trolley containing the stolen clothes when after an assault had occurred with an edged Newtown resisted arrest and was hand-
1.26am on North Road after they stopped a stopped by store staff. weapon,”¬ù police said. cuffed before being taken to Ryde Police
42 year old Eastwood man for erratic driving Station and charged with several offences.
and for driving an unlicensed vehicle. A 32 year old woman from Lethbridge Park “The officers located three men in a unit
has since been arrested for shoplifting and and arrested a 68 year old male from Hunt- He is due to appear in Hornsby Local Court
It is alleged the man gave police an incon- will appear in Mt Druitt Court today. ers Hill who was conveyed to Ryde Police on Wednesday, August 3.
sistent alibi and the search was carried out.
“Police officers have now been able to Station and charged with a number of of- Drugs found
Police said each capsule contained a white identify all persons involved the other three fences including stalking, drug possession,
powder - suspected to be cocaine - and an are to be arrested and charged,’’ police said. posses prohibited weapon and assault.’’ A DRUG DETECTION operation in Ep-
investigation is continuing. ping and Cherrybrook located cannabis last
Stolen car, thief found He was due to attend Hornsby local court week.
Drunk driver crash on Tuesday, July 19.
A CAR that was recently stolen from a A 19-year-old male driver was issued with
A DRUNK DRIVER is alleged to have home in Gladesville has been found and the Assaults and drug bust a Cannabis Caution on Friday night and a
crashed his car on Midson Road in Beecroft alleged thief has been arrested. Cannabis Caution was also issued to a fe-
on Saturday, July 9. The Ryde Police Area Command male passenger in a car stopped by police
Police allege the car was found on a prop- made two arrests for assault and a took part in Cherrybrook.
Police report they were contacted by fire erty in Mount Pritchard where an 18 year old in a major drug bust.
brigade officers around 10.30pm who sus- man was arrested on Saturday, July 9. Theft on the rise
pected the driver, who police have not iden- Street drugs were seized and two men
tified, was drunk. He was charged with aggravated break, en- were arrested in West Ryde on July 4 after THEFT from homes and cars is on the rise
ter and steal, possess prohibited drug (can- police noticed the pair acting suspiciously. again.
He returned a positive reading when breath nabis) and be carried in conveyance taken
tested and was charged with high range pre- without consent of owner. “Police officers observed a known male “Over the past week, police have seen an
scribed concentration of alcohol and his li- standing at a corner in West Ryde before a increase of steal from motor vehicle and
cense was immediately suspended. A police investigation into other suspects brief transaction with a second male,” police break and enter offences,”¬ù police said.
is on-going with further charges expected to allege.
He will appear in Hornsby Court on July 27. be laid. “Thieves have gained access to these
No one was injured in the crash. “He then entered into a vehicle and police homes and vehicles via unlocked windows
The stolen car was taken from Gladesville stopped and searched the vehicle and found and doors.
High fashion heist on April 17 along with other contents from drugs including 5.49 grams of cannabis,
the home. 0.61 grams of ketamine, 4.03 grams of meth- “These types of crimes are often oppor-
THREE WOMEN and a man are being in- amphetamine and 12.74 grams of cocaine.” tunistic and can be prevented by people se-
vestigated for being part of a high fashion Stalker arrested curing their homes and not leaving valuable
shoplifting gang. Then men are due to attend court at a later items in the cars.
A SUSPECTED STALKER was arrested af- date.
Police allege they attempted to steal exclu- ter an alleged assault in Hunters Hill on June “If you see anyone acting suspiciously in
30. Unproved attack the area, you can contact Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000 or your local police station.”
Police said the arrest occurred around AN UNPROVOKED ASSAULT is alleged
to have occurred in Beecroft on Friday night,

Court told fatal teenager stabbing at Royal Easter
Show was part of a “postcode war” over turf
A court has been told a teenager was An 18-year-old man, Richardson told the the bail conditions he tion”. with murder, as part of The matter was ad-
stabbed to death at the Sydney Royal who cannot be named court the allegations would be subjected to Two other teenagers an alleged ‘joint crimi- journed to September
Easter Show in a “short but brutal” attack for legal reasons, ap- were “short but brutal” would be “onerous”. nal enterprise’. 16.
as part of the city’s “postcode wars”. peared before the and said they related have been charged
Parramatta Children’s to the “postcode wars” Ms Richardson re-
☐ One of the accused, aged 18, was ar- Court via audio visual and “youth gangs in fused the bail appli- ☐ Uati ‘Pele’ Faletolu was fatally stabbed at the Royal Easter
link from custody, Sydney”. cation, saying the ac-
rested in the Western Sydney suburb of charged with the mur- cused posed a “risk of Show in April and his family’s memorial service (pic: Facebook)
Shalvey on Saturday (Pic: NSW Police) der of sideshow em- The term postcode flight” due to the teen-
ployee Uati “Pele” wars relates to conflict ager’s recent plans to
Faletolu in April. between youth gangs fly one way to New
over ”turf”, usually Zealand without travel
Mr Faletolu, 17, died fuelled by social media or accommodation
from stab wounds af- taunts. plans.
ter a brawl broke out
near the amusement The man’s lawyer “I am too concerned
rides between two made a bail applica- about you not turning
groups of youths. tion in court on Mon- up to court,” Ms Rich-
day, submitting that ardson told the court.
Police have charged while the offence was
two 18-year-old men “extremely serious”, She told the court
and a 14-year-old boy his client was not there were “two
with the murder, al- the alleged offender groups of young peo-
leging they acted in a who inflicted the stab ple armed” on the
‘joint criminal enter- wound. day of the incident,
prise’. and that the accused,
The lawyer told the based on the allega-
Police allege the court his client, who tions presented by the
younger boy was re- was 17 at the time of prosecution in court,
sponsible for inflicting the incident, wanted showed he was “ready,
the fatal stab wound. to return school and willing and able to as-
complete Year 12 and sist with the alterca-
Magistrate Robyn

Dad proud of his Tiger daughter
Amid the celebrations following the Tigers Women’s Grand Final win on Saturday, no one is prouder than the
father of our TWT 2022 Tiger girls ambassador, Jessica Sergis .

Paul Sergis told The Weekly Times have taken a different direction as backgrounds. ☐ The Tigers’ Jessica Sergis. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO
he was thrilled to watch his daughter she played Australian Rules and “Jessica is a great role model for
and the Tigers defeat the Cronulla Rugby and could have followed the
Sutherland Sharks at Campbelltown path of her mum (Jenny) who was a young people and we can’t speak
Stadium in a golden goal win by 21 first grade netball player. highly enough of the young people
points to 20 on Saturday and attrib- she engages with,” Paul said.
uted the win to a great team spirit “We didn’t know what sport she
and the vocal support of Tigers fans. was going to excel in but she loved “She is very loyal and very trust-
rugby league, she was very quick worthy and we are very proud of
“We had great support from our and loved a team environment,’’ he her.”
fans, they really outnumbered the said.
Sharks fans and the girls could really The family’s pride extends to all the
hear the cheering and it lifted them,’’ Before joining the Tigers, Jessica Tigers.
he said. was a Sydney Roosters fan who also
played for the Roosters. “They are all just beautiful, beauti-
“And what a great achievement be- ful girls,” he said.
cause at the start of the season the “We’re South Sydney people but
team were pretty average and just when she was a little ankle biter she The Voice Of Ryde - Steve Sim -
got stronger as the season went on supported the Roosters so we’ve also paid tribute to Jessica.
and they bonded into a very close, always had quite an affection for
very loyal and committed group.” them.” “My good friend is Jenny Tucker,
who is a radio presenter at my old
Jessica Sergis is widely regarded The Sergis family is a third gen- station FM 99.3 and Jenny is the
as the world’s best female rugby eration Greek-Australian family and proud mother of Jessica,” he said.
league player but her career could Paul is proud of the way Jessica in-
spires teammates of diverse cultural “It was Jenny’s birthday and her
husband, Paul and the family, were
at Campbelltown Stadium to watch
the game.”

Wednesday 20 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9

realeSTaTe&FINaNCe

Recent local property sales* Next generation takes the reigns at John
Ward Prestige Realty Hunters Hill
BREAKFAST POINT $2,892,000 (9 July 22) With the retirement of his father John
Sam Varrica, Raine & Horne Five Dock from real estate after 30 years, Aaron
12/36 Village Drive, 3B, Apartment Ward has now taken over the running of
$2,310,000 (13 July 22) GLADESVILLE John Ward Prestige Realty in Hunters Hill.
Cilla Green, Breakfast Point Realty
93/5 Woodlands Avenue, 3B, Apartment 3.11/7 Pittwater Road, 1B, Apartment Aaron started as a Graphic Designer but ☐ Aaron Ward is taking the reigns at
$4,000,000 (11 July 22) $880,000 (9 July 22) decided he would join his father’s real estate
Nicholas Pagano, Breakfast Point Realty Kristian Contos, PRD Beverly Hills Roselands business at Hunters Hill in 1995 as a Prop- John Ward Prestige Realty
erty Manager, before assuming the Senior
CANADA BAY LANE COVE Property Manager role a few years later. Looking to sell your home
or investment property?
71B Bayview Road, 3B, 232 m2, House 15/36 Landers Road, 2B, Apartment After a successful career building up the
$1,720,000 (15 July 22) $835,000 (8 July 22) property management side of the business, I guarantee you excellent
Ben Horwood, Horwood Nolan Concord Patrick Lang, Belle Property Lane Cove Aaron joined the sales team and has since service with outstanding results.
sold many of the best properties in Hunters If you would like to find out what
CONCORD MACQUARIE PARK Hill, Gladesville and surrounding areas.
you could achieve with your
62 Wellbank Street, 3B, Duplex/Semi-de- 327/7 Alma Road, 2B, Apartment Aaron is a local, having attended St Jo- property, please get in touch
tached $850,000 (16 July 22) seph’s College and this is likely one of the today to arrange a time for your
Alvin Ngiam, Stone North Ryde reasons clients find him accessible.
$2,030,000 (15 July 22) 704/112 Talavera Road, 2B, 104 m2, Apart- free market appraisal!
Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord ment He also lives locally and is involved in the Call me!
34 Tripod Street, 5B, 676.6 m2, House $900,000 (14 July 22) local community, so selling the area and its
$4,530,000 (14 July 22) Eva Xu, McGrath Epping benefits comes easily and naturally. Aaron Ward
Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord 505/6 Saunders Close, 1B, Apartment 0417 657 264
120A Burwood Road, 3B, Duplex/Semi- $641,000 (12 July 22) This deeper understanding of the local
detached Felix Han, Century 21 Masterpiece Lane Cove market, combined with more than 20 years’ [email protected]
$2,800,000 (13 July 22) experience and his enthusiasm and passion
Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord MELROSE PARK for delivering the best outcome for his cli-
19 Walker Street, 4B, 461.6 m2, House ents, has firmly established Aaron as a star
$2,750,000 (13 July 22) 20 James Street, 3B, 714.5 m2, House performer.
Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord $2,390,000 (9 July 22)
17/2 Evelyn Avenue, 2B, 91 m2, Apartment Jerry Dionisatos, Stone North Ryde Local knowledge and experience can
$659,000 (8 July 22) make all the difference in achieving an out-
Matt Roffe, RE/MAX - KRG Concord RYDE standing result.

DENISTONE 41 Argyle Avenue, 3B, 523 m2, House “I have a passion for taking on a proper-
$2,756,000 (16 July 22) ty and achieving an excellent result for the
16 Inkerman Road, 4B, 1,136 m2, House Nicholas McEvoy, Bresic Whitney Hunters Hill owner and then assisting the purchaser to
$2,850,000 (14 July 22) 511/261 Morrison Road, 2B, Apartment move in and enjoy their new home,” Aaron
Alex Macri, Belle Property Ryde $1,040,000 (16 July 22) says.
John Paranchi, McGrath Hunters Hill
EASTWOOD C5802/16 Constitution Road, 2B, Apart- Over the years, technology and real estate
ment requirements have continued to evolve and
6/16 Ethel Street, 2B, Unit $830,000 (14 July 22) Aaron is at the forefront when it comes to
$708,000 (14 July 22) Peter Grant, Sydney Realty Centre Rosebery keeping abreast of these changes to ensure
Luna Li, Ray White Epping 914B/5 Pope Street, 2B, 117 m2, Apartment a better result for the owner in selling or
1/584 Blaxland Road, 2B, Unit $848,000 (12 July 22) leasing a property.
$495,000 (13 July 22) Lijian (Daniel) Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney
Luna Li, Ray White Epping 23/26-30 Price Street, 1B, Apartment If you would like to find out what you could
$400,000 (12 July 22) achieve with your property, please get in
EPPING Sabrina Haddad, Belle Property Ryde touch with Aaron on 0417 657 264 today
1/15 Curzon Street, 2B, Apartment to arrange a time for your free market ap-
86A Ray Road, 3B, House $537,000 (11 July 22) praisal.
$1,600,000 (15 July 22) Neil Robson, Ray White Gladesville
Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Realty Epping 107a Bowden Street, 4B, House $2,425,000 (8 July 22)
8/5 Chester Street, 2B, 115.6 m2, Apart- $2,140,000 (9 July 22) Emile Corbino, Ray White Parramatta Oat-
ment Colin Liotta, Ray White Gladesville lands Northmead Greystanes
$740,000 (15 July 22) 408/39 Devlin Street, 1B, 78 m2, Apartment
Catherine Lu, Belle Property Beecroft $575,000 (8 July 22) WEST RYDE
6/18 Edensor Street, 2B, Unit Andy Lin, Uniland Real Estate Epping Castle
$630,000 (13 July 22) Hill 96 Winbourne Street, 4B, House
Kevin Wong, Ray White Epping $2,210,000 (16 July 22)
RYDALMERE Krys Drysdale, James Avenue North Sydney
ERMINGTON 34A Falconer Street, 5B, 356 m2, Duplex/
7/4-6 Burbang Crescent, 2B, Apartment Semi-detached
624A Victoria Road, 4B, Duplex/Semi-de- $655,000 (14 July 22) $2,150,000 (16 July 22)
tached Braydon Govan, Laing+Simmons Hunters Hill Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde
3/66 Park Road, 3B, Apartment
$880,000 (12 July 22) $1,019,000 (9 July 22) (* This is not an exhaustive listing of lo-
Nick Matulic, First National West Ryde Sandy SHi, Maison Bridge Property West cal sales and represents only a sample of
Ryde
FIVE DOCK 88-90 Calder Road, 2B, Other reported sales)

59 Ingham Ave, 3B, 563.4 m2, House

Tinkering with federal politics ☐ Team Tink after the May
21 election.

From page 5 parliament.
“I am very mindful, actually, that one “The Labor Party may have won the
of the things that we need to do is to
have good strong relationships into majority of seats in the house - only
the Senate,” she said. just. I think it’s important to note it is
“So I’ll be looking to build those in only at the barest of margins,” she
the first sort of, you know, three to six said.
months.”
As a former chief of public relations “But the reality is the primary vote
powerhouse, Edelmen, Ms Tink has for both of the major parties went
a not so secret weapon - the means back significantly.
to engage with media and generate
publicity and generally communicate “And I think therein lies the oppor-
her ideas. tunity for this government is to rec-
“I think what’s really fascinating for ognise that people of Australia I think
me about this experience is that a have sent a very strong message that
good PR person is always about put- they want politics done differently.”
ting the focus on something else,”
she said. Ms Tink had the opportunity to con-
“If you’re good PR person, you’re nect with a neighbouring Labor repre-
never in front of the story. sentative, the Member for Bennelong,
“So in fact now actually being in Jerome Laxale.
front of the story is quite a change
for me, but it’s definitely something “He’s really great guy. We had a
I’m very prepared to do because I great conversation about how he’d
believe, with all my heart that North found his campaign, the fact that
Sydney’s voice needs to be heard at we are border electorates and that it
the federal level.” would be good to actually be able to
With Labor now enjoying an outright speak openly about priorities across
majority in the House of Representa- the electorate,” she said,
tives, Ms Tink is regularly challenged
about whether the new wave of inde- “That’s definitely my intention… to
pendents collectively have the lever- work with all the electorates around
age they would have had in a hung us.

“Because when you start looking
at things like provision of health care
services, sporting fields, sporting fa-
cilities, it’s not enough for us to be
solely focused on the boundaries of
North Sydney.”

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All electrical work, power, lights, internet, house day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All
dentist Rewiring, telephone, IXL, ceiling fans, switch Multi Award Winning Florist work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft-
board upgrades expert, cctv. Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions pos, 24/7 Emergencies.
PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY Member Interflora Lic 143252C
Lic 201164c, 278587c Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao
9809 7110 Email: [email protected] GLASs
Roger’s Electrical Service
• Over 25 years’ experience  in Putney 0422 628 109 | 9420 3370
• Renowned for gentleness and care
• Exceptional quality at affordable price • Domestic work FURNITURE REPAIRS GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE
• Prompt appointments. 6 days • Affordable service & CABINET MAKING 9817 3416 9816 3055
• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental • Local and reliable Lic. 121864c Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens,
TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE
check-up and mouthguard Local Electrical Services mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure
• Book On-Line James 02 8036 2372 0417 457 897 and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.

www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician Custom made furniture and specialist repairs &
restoration work. 40 years experience.
DRAINER • Electrical Repairs GUTTERING &
• Smoke Alarms METAL ROOFING
• Switchboards upgrades
SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c • PowerPoints GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS
• Lighting installation garage doors
0414 837 679 Phil  9715 1804 • Home Safety Checks 9477 5943
• Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965
Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water We clean roof gutters, no mess, local,
Toilets,  basins,  baths,  shower,   laundry,  kitchens GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call guaranteed, insured
Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treat- for free quote.
ment. All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. 24/7 GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST
emergency. Same day service, reliable, profes- Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543
sional, efficient. 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

RYDE SEWERFIX Local Electrician. No job too small. GARDENING Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured,
Over 30 yrs experience. on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace)
9809 4230 0412 200 939 Lic 80753C ABLOOM ACE GARDENING Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys,
flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting,
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist EXCAVATIONS 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c
30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard
MINI EXCAVATIONS clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing,
• Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal,
Glen 0418 268 040 Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash,
Over 50 year experience Lic. L985 Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance,
Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best
760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tip- hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022
pers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing
To advertise Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning
Phone: 9807 6666 • Discounted prices & free quotes
• Over 40 years in the industry
• Fully licenced and insured
• Comprehensive warranties

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hairdresser KITCHEN REPAIRS PAINTERS & DECORATORS PLUMBERS (continued)

want a great haircut? KITCHEN REPAIRS (continued) COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE
0414 808 809 9808 3020
9888 5257 Angelo 0408 677 614 Aspect Painting & Decorating Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906

Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, 0401 951 257 POOLE & CO PLUMBING
Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East. Shelf to drawer conversions. 9809 4230 0412 200 939
No job to small. Free quotes 7 days All types of painting, reliable, g’teed service, free
HANDYMAN quotes, pensioners discount fully insureds
a [email protected] ic no 139738C Lic149577c
S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES
EDGE PAINTING 0433 742 162 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years.
Sam 0414 413 326 * Blocked drains cleared
Sam * Taps & toilets
Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & LANDSCAPING * Hot Water
Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. * Master Painters Association Member. * Gasfitting
Ph. Sam
* Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing & www.pooletheplumber.com.au
Nicholas carpentry & Handyman
services MORNING BLUSH LANDSCAPES repainting. Interior/exterior Lic 985

Steven 0419 606 288 0419 227 477 * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed. PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING

• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations www.edgepainting.net Lic 267578c/MPA280514 0418 961 406
• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint-
ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this Paving, Decking, Pergolas, Planting/Turfing Honest painting 0452 639 991 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792
advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven Drainage, Retaining Walls, Brick & Block
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c Concreting, Pathways, Driveways, Fencing. Over 20 years experience. Specializing in RYDE SEWERFIX
Ph: 0419 227 477 repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal.
DBR SERVICES Lic 282208c Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. 9809 4230 0412 200 939
Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.
Danny 0476 238 690 Lic 312751 Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st

General repairs and maintenance. Gyprock Laundry/Bathroom PERFECTION PAINTERS • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location
and Painting. Pressure washing. • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes
Nicholas Carpentry & Joseph 0451 123 231 Over 50 year experience Lic. L985
Handyman Services
* Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER
Steven 0419 606288 * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
Free & Quote Insured
Full premium renovation service - waterproof, www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au
tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets.
Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! Lic. 269706C
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au
hot water services NSW Building Lic No 108119c pest control Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time,

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared.

RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers

Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, Access Pest Control 8924 5652 Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water
brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening.
9809 4230 0412 200 939 Guaranteed service. Factory trained & heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer.
qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery
Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas available (charges apply) All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs

hot water heaters. Lic No L985 THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing

3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line Lic # 5092837 Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves
trimmer repairs & service.
A HOT WATER SPECIALIST FORENSIC PEST CONTROL BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters,

cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 1300 360 457 asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No

Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Your Local Family Business job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp.

Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c

Bosch,Pyrox,Aquamax,Solahart,Thermann, Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES
All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252
Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot,
Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 9817 4777 0413 402 599
day service, reliable, professional, efficient. For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.
AEfltlpwoso,rk24g/u7aErmaenrtgeeendc.ie3s0. Yrs exp. C/Cards, NOISES IN THE ROOF? 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv.
Be rodent free this winter from Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C
Lic 143252c as little as $180.00. We also do Poss
Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services

Ironing services PAINTERS & DECORATORS BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL CMF PLUMBING 9808 4220
0411 155 774
0423 203 356 0411 232 629

IRONING ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting
Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV
p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around PETER PAINTING From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au • No job too small Lic 117469c

0423 808 115 8819 2795 PLANTATION RYDE GAS COMPANY
25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner SHUTTERS
KITCHENS Discount. Free Quotes
Lic 157468c BLIND INSPIRATION 9809 4230 0412 200 939
0413 395 444
RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES 9427 9312 Local Gas Specialists
Full Kitchen Package $4999 · Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced
0412 944 025 Free in-house measure & quote. Latest Products · Carbon Monoxide Testing
Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, & designs. We also specialise in Awnings, Roller · Hot Water Heaters
Rangehood, Sink, Mixer tap, Tiles Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types Blinds, Curtains &Motorisation. All Australian · Leak location & repair
256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville of painting, reliable, reasonable price. made & owned. · New installations, replacement & additions
[email protected] Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c · Bayonets & BBQ conversions. Lic. L985
www.aryankitchen.com.au
MICHAEL THE PAINTER PLASTERING JIM MEADE PLUMBING
COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS 0418 247597
Michael 0412 444 838 Maintenance & repairs.
Glenn 0414 717 111 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Bocked drains & camera.
• Professional and reliable Demitri 0404 770 412 Backflow certification.
Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete • All types of painting • All areas Seniors discount.
• Reasonable rates • Best quality All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Lic 46242c.
Ejoxbp.eArliletnracde.eFs.reUenQbeuaottaebs.lePpernicse.Ds.isBcu. i0ld4e1r42701Y7e1a1rs1 • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc
Lic no 301036c TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000
Call Michael. Lic 320177c Call Demitri Lic 288665c
We repair, supply & install direct to you.
To advertise PLUMBERS TAPS, TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water
Filters and more.
Phone: 9807 6666 BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST NONCALOL OUWT FEE! 04I14N33346S1 ILicX40572c

9638 1398 0419 409 130 LANGUAGES

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

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PLUMBERS (continued) roofing (continued) SKIP BINS tree lopping

PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS Top ryde top roofing PAYLESS MINI SKIPS (continued)
The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 0410 322 681 9871 0313
• High pressure cleaning 0402 844 744 George 0415 224 460 AJ’s TREELOPPING &
• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. RUBBISH REMOVAL
• $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c 2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising
• Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared in small drives. Call George 0412 933 031
• Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting roof painting
• Seniors Discounts RYDE MINI SKIP BINS Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quotes
www.pureplumbingpros.com.au AARON’S ROOFING 9871 0313 pensioner disc. Extra services incl. stump,
Bruce 0448 726 777 grinding, garden maint, small concrete
LOCAL PLUMBER 0410 322 681 jobs.
High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & 2m3 bin specialist. Small access truck.
0488 801 042 Phone Bruce 7 days a week. TV REPAIRS
colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc.
• Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes Solicitors EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC
• 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers roof repairs & CONVEYANCING ENTERPRISE
• On-time & Reliable
• Plumbers you can trust BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122 0412 566 100 9807 2772
• All works guaranteed
• $0 CALL out All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Established 1983 - • Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus
• You approve the price before we start! Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. Accredited Specialist: Family Law and • Get your DIGITAL Ready
$50 OFF when you mention this AD Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring • All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum,
Lic 123259C Power of Attorney. Home visits available. Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years
Need a Local Plumber Fast? 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville
WASHING
9191 7353 rubbish stove repairs MACHINE REPAIRS
removals
DIsoyoyouur dhraavine bnloochkoetdw?ater? RYDE REPAIR CENTRE RYDE REPAIR CENTRE
Are your taps and toilets leaking? Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL 0409 833 832
DFooryfaosutwfraienntdalyn seexrtvraicgeawsitphoainst?mile 0409 833 832
Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 Cheapest Price’s Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dish-
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast washers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828
CallGarry 0416 295 790 service 0409 833 832 9807 9828
Ryde City Hot Water & Plumbing weddings
* All types of waste (large or small) surveyor
Alfred 0418 976 679 * Household * Deceased estates RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
* Senior Discount * Free quotes ATS LAND SURVEYORS
LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. * 30 years exp * 7 days 0414 843 759
• Hot Water Repairs & Replacements 9808 6854
• Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General We’ll SAVE you. WINDOW CLEANING
Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@
Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or atssurveyors.com.au NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,
Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C
9808 6773 Eugene0415 258 454
FIX THAT PLUMBING
Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully
Gavin 0431 126 808 ins. Eugene

Local plumber based in Denistone Lic 299998c OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING

REFRIGERATOR FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL TILES/TILING NOW IN SIX9874 2815 David0412 667 525
REPAIRS
Glen0418 268 040 ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified. Fully
RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Gabriel 0404 032 426
• All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes LANGUAGESInsured 20 yrs exp. Call David
Repairs all fridges/seal washers, • Excavator for hire Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers,
dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 • Domestic/Commercial www.weeklytimes.com.au
833 832 9807 9828 • Good Rates
• All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen.
roofing kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance.
ATTACK RUBBISH REMOVAL Call Gabriel.
Lic 251461c
0419 227 477
J & M SCHALK. TONY TILING
9878 4483 0408 642 056 Residential Offices ✓ Factories ✓ Junk ✓ Reno-
Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac- vations ✓ Builders Waste ✓ Gardens ✓ Backyard 0414 616 366
ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. Clearing ✓ Furniture ✓ Tree Services ✓
All Ceramic Tiles (wall & floor) etc.
All waterproofing. All areas. Lic No R78511

LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST safety rails tree lopping

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Safety Rails by Rails 2U S T J Group Tree Services
Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal,
slate) shingals/skylights, asbestos, Les 0439 967 102 0401 181 780
copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings,
cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree
Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, or timber, internal or external. Obligation free services - removal, clearing, lopping,
relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) quotes, fully insured, senior discounts. stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free
renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day Covid safe – fully vaccinated. Quotes • call Steve
service – reliable, professional, efficient.
All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Tree Lopping Services
Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c
0412 594 911
sam’s roofing P/L To advertise
Phone: 9807 6666 The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump
Sam 0416 178 058 grinding storm work. Emergency services
qualified arborist landscaping . Best and
All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small cheapest service. 15 years experience.
33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c Free quotes fully insured 7days service
Simon 0412 594 911

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North Ryde RSL 26/14 Social P Charan P Bowling Round-up Glen 25/23 Sat Jul 16 So- son M Cosby d D Hillerman
Women Spaul d R Goldman L Wat- cial A Barkovsky A Cusack J Smiles 25/17 Sat Pen-
ford 23/8 B Hooker d V Shen R Inch- nant Trial J Barker C Mar-
Tue Jul 12 Rk 8 B Law J ley G King 31/9 A Hollard b riott Kev Mulhall R Marshall
Danks L Macdonald dr C SUE ARCHIBALD Gibson B Iacono d A Hol- 24/16 C Sinclair V Solway
Riley J Bryant R Eagles L burn 20/20 (on ends) S J Cunningham d B Prentice A Moylan 25/20 Sat Jul 16 M Calvert d P Svendsen lard J Brennan K Ho 20/9 R Patterson R Johnston
Macdonald won on count North Epping Men Caswell R Crowne G Scott B Lancett R Rust 23/16 P Social T Chan K Graham D Gleeson J MacPhee T Minor Singles M Collier d J 10/27 A Gordon G Moon
back Rk 9 K Ruser C Toms Smith C Dale K Lake d C D Linnert P Henry d M Lit- Cunningham 19/18 Sat Jul Morris 25/7 P Dowling d P S Bonthrone J Lloyd 26/12
J Jones d K Ruser A Cu- Wed Jul 13 Club C Wat- d T Carters O Sherrard G Backhouse R Rees J Mc- tle C Piddick J Fleming K 17 Social R Pursey J Arkins Cusack 25/8 Major Singles Lane Cove d West Pymble
sack S Hardacre Rd 1 of ford R Kern O Sherrard Stace 19/19 (on ends) L Connell 27/18 Sat Jul 16 Miners 26/14 C Heming S T Siviour d J Mazzaferro B R Loveridge d S Palmer 60/55 Sun Minor Pairs M
Club 4 K Russell S Beram L d T Carters W Fletcher R Fours C/ship Rd 1 P Smith McClatchey d M Woods Wood D Kensett-Smith 25/19 J French d P Col- Smith Kay Mulhall d A Gor-
Humphreys I Hitchens d M Peterson 27/16 J Royer Driessen B Swan R Phillips F Cornelis P Noone P Gray S Barry 17/11 G Mitchell 28/17 J Forbes N Elder B lins 25/18 Sun Jul 17 Mi- don Kev Mulhall 23/13
Bass S Fennell M Burkett R M Havron d L Byrne R d A Robinson S Farrelly K d M Johnson P Brown B T Locascio P McPhie d C Thomson d R Milner K Lip- nor Singles P Dowling d A
Inchley 31/17 Y Roberts W Matherson 20/14 B Swan Douglass 16/15 A Mcleod Reynolds P McLean 27/18 Madafiglio L Hall J Henry scombe P Roy 36/30 Wed Wray 25/21 Major Singles DAVID ERSKINE
Hyland J Hope C Renwick S Garvey d S Slocombe K D Thompson P Delves d B Lancett A MacDonald K 24/16 J Rae D Lee d T Jul 13 Social B Logan B D Nelson d M Gale 27/13 J
d R Williams P Ying P Fer- Douglass 26/17 R Thorp G Giudice C Thurmer W Lake A Windle d G Stanton Marcellino D Galati 26/11 B Wood A Beloe d J Roddy T French R Loveridge 26/23 Hunters Hill Men
ris A Broholm 33/14 Win- G Stace d N Oppedisano Daley 22/19 J Stanton I Radovnikovic L Morton P Dale G Erickson Siviour W Dewhirst 34/17 K
ning Rk 8 as above Raffle W Spaul 21/17 T Warner Ager 27/13 R Rees C Dale d L Thomson J Myers E Lipscombe P Murphy d P DONALD HOPE Sat Jul 16 -Major Singles
Yvonne and Lorna Mon Jul G Scott d N Swancott W KEN DOUGLASS K Jennings K Beatty d B Coleman 24/15 B Nicoll G Roy J Uren 21/13 G Monk C/ship Rd 2 J Stuart d R
18 Gala Day Daley 23/11 A Robinson R Jasprizza A Rodger R Rust Harper G Carroll J Burrows J Mazzaferro d J Arkins N Lane Cove Mixed Bauer 25/9 W Farthing d G
Crowne J Fry d A Macleod Putney Tennyson J Cunningham 17/16 So- d B Carabetta A Crock- Elder 17/11 Sat Jul 9 Social Bowls Norris 25/17 V Moscato d
COLLEEN RENWICK D Byron R Phillips 22/20 Bowls cial A Bolster G Merchant art G Drabsch B Cutrone R Milner B Wood J Uren d S Crowhurst 25/5 C Phillips
Sat Jul 16 Club N Oppe- B Prentice d P Cormican D 30/16 S Skinner D Pocock N Harris G Monk R Palmer Wed Major Pairs R Ait- d B Peel 25/13 J Juniper d
North Epping Women disano J Fry M Hollier d Wed Jul 13 Social K An- Paananen A Long 20/13 K G Scott d A Blake M Ly- 25/23 ken M Smith d S Smith V I Ross 25/18 R Price d R
R Kern N Swancott M drews K Beatty D Roger Andrews J Hanna P Joint d all T Thurtell 23/18 Sun Solway 22/13 Social D Er- Brennan 25/22 K Stuart d
Tue Jul 12 Maj Fours Rd 1 Havron 31/10 B Forrest d K Andrews J Hanna D F Lancett P Harris J McCo- Jul 17 Rd 1 Club Singles GEOFF YOUNG skine J Barker Kev Mulhall G Burkett wof R Rose d J
J Palmer S Caswell S Far- T warner M Gardiner d M Walker 22/11 T Gibbons nnell 19/16 D Moody d B Carabetta d B Paxton S Brouggy B Mobbs wof Social K Stuart
relly J Swan d H Stibbs S Taylor T Gardiner S Mew- P Harris P Joint d P An- 25/24 D Linnert d G Erick- North Ryde RSL Men Patterson 21/15 M Terry J McDonald d B Carpen-
Odbert A Baguley J Havron derson K Jennings A Long PETER CORMICAN son 26/22 G Gudmunsen d J Campbell S Bonthrone ter R Rose 25/23 B Love
19/15 L Crowe B Jasprizza B Cutrone 25/21 Wed Jul 13 Social B Gib- 17 d H Fox Kay Mulhall D R Hopwood P Nightingale
Denistone Men son J French d A Barko- Madson, G Boardman A d A Turnbull P Chatfield
OBITUARIES David Pocock vsky P Chatfield 28/12 R Gordon C Sinclair d O W Cappelletto 21/10 Sun
Wed Jul 13 Social B Coola- Hochstetter C Hinton d Jul 17 Major Singles C/
BURKE, John Leslie. Formerly be held in the Camelia Chapel, han D Galati G Carroll d J CarlingfMorednDistrict C Costa R Shuttleworth Hostrup C Marriott R John- ship Q/Finals J Stuart d V
of Leichhardt. Passed away on Macquarie Park Cemetery and Clough J Henry G Drabsch 28/23 A Hollard D Payne ston 17/12 Fri Major Pairs Moscato 25/19 K Stuart d
July 8. Aged 84 years. Crematorium, North Ryde on 26/13 G Mitchell J Knight S Club Fours Rd 1 G Monk R Loveridge d V Shen J A Gordon C Sinclair d B W Farthing 25/18 C Phillips
BYRNE, Michael Harold (Mick). July 21 at 11.30am. Skinner d D Pocock J My- P Taylor B Goldsworthy Grabiec M Gale 18/12 Paxton P Zucconi 31/13 d R Rose 25/17 J Juniper d
ers B Nicoll 27/15 A Rozs- J Stuart d C Wallace R Minor Singles M Collier d Social K Heezan J Bowring R Price 25/15
nyoi V Ardino D Moody I Pendleton 25 /23 J Mor- D Erskine d M Collum Kay
Late of Gladesville. Passed LUDEKE, Joan Marcia. Passed d T Locascio T Chan K Palmer P Hinds J Uren ris d T Vanderlaak 25/18 P Mulhall S Smith 21/15 M JJ
away on July 8. Aged 84 years. away on July 10. Aged 99 years. Graham 22/14 T Marcel- 18/17 B Logan R Pursey G Dowling d A Benson 25/12 Terry R Aitken d B Paxton
GEE, Dorothy Joan. Passed Funeral Service will be held at St. lino M Lyall D Linnert dr Cassidy D Macfarlane d T Major Singles D Nelson d J S Brouggy 24/19 D Mad-
J Rae M Little A Crockart Slater J Arkins T Siviour J
away on July 10. Aged 91 years. Peter Chanel Church, Woolwich 25/25 G King E Coleman Mazzaferro 25/15 N Hol-
TURNBULL, Sandra. Passed on July 20 at 10.00am.
away on July 12. Aged 80 years. MORRISON, Keith Raymond K Miners d C Madafiglio I man K Lipscombe P Roy B
Christopherson T Thurtell Thomson d J Lun N Elder
(Ray). Late of Westleigh. Passed 31/23 R Ralston A Blake G G Laws J Melham 21/11 B
ANDERSON, Alma Grace. Late away on July 13. Aged 96 years. Erickson d L Hall B Milner Wood A Wood S Liversage
of West Ryde. Passed away on Funeral Service to be held at For Sale DONATED BOOKS wanted to buy
July 14. Aged 97 years. Funeral St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, WANTED
Service to be held in the East Normanhurst on July 25 at DEATH NOTICE VICTOR ELECTRIC RECORDS - old sound
Chapel, Northern Suburbs 1.00pm. MOWER – Very good Ryde Hospital Pink systems, old tools, old
Crematorium, North Ryde on Duncan. Elaine Henrietta condition, easy to use Ladies are in need of fishing gear, books.
July 21 at 12.30pm MURRAY, Joan. Late of Epping, 4/10/1930 - 15/7/2022 $140 Ph: 9817 1822 good quality books. Ph: 9875 1767SEWING
formerly of Eastwood. Passed Loving wife of Les. or 0413 115 242 Can be dropped off at MACHINES – Old
DALDY, Peter John. Passed away on July 8. Aged 95 years. Adored mother of OIL HEATER – suit Ryde Hospital anytime Singer or Bernina
away on July 13. Aged 78 years. Funeral Service to be held in the Stephen. smaller room, like with note saying for machines. Any age/
DUNSTAN, Ronald David. Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Daughter of Stan (dec) new $25. ELECTRIC The Pink Ladies. If condition. Additional
Passed away on July 14. Aged Park Crematorium, North Ryde and Mabel (dec) . HEATER – for larger collection required, $20 if delivered to
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☐ Club leg- TWT SPORTS STARS No 10, 11 & 12

ends Benji Local men’s field hockey player Nathan Czinner, netballer Eliza McKenzie and
Marshall and base-baller Jack Lenton are the final three monthly winners in the 2021-22 TWT/
Robbie Farah Ryde Sports Foundation Sports Star of the Year Award.
will coach the
Tigers from “Nathan was also se- the 11th monthly win-
2025. lected in March in the ner in the 2021-22 TWT/
under-21 Australian Ryde Sports Foundation
Squad and in June in Sports Star of the Year
the NSW under-21 team Award.
and the NSW Seniors
Squad.” She has been a mem-
ber of the Comets Net-
Elias backs Sheens, Benji ☐ Ryde Hunters ball Club since 2012, ☐ North Ryde RSL
& Robbie succession plan Hill Hockey Club’s starting in Net Set Go at Baseball player,
BALMAIN TIGERS Legend Benny Elias has backed the appointment of Grand Final Nathan Czinner the age of seven years. Jack Lenton
winner Tim Sheens as the Tigers head coach next year under a plan to pass the job
onto Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah in 2025. Nominated by Ryde Eliza was a member of “Jack has been select-
Hunters Hill Hockey ERNA’s representative ed as a pitcher for the
Benji will work with Sheens for days at the Rabbitohs - and oust- Club (RHHHC), NA- ☐ Comets Netball teams from under-11 to New South Wales U16
two seasons alongside Farah in ed Sheens. THAN CZINNER is the Club’s Eliza Mc- under-15. team to play in the Aus-
what the Tigers hope will bring 10th monthly winner Kenzie tralian Youth Champion-
character and stability to a club The Tigers have a big nursery in the 2021-22 TWT/ “She has since been ships in Queensland,”
hungry for premierships and ea- with talented youngsters making Ryde Sports Founda- *** selected in the ERNA NRRBC said.
ger to attract marquee players their way into the NRL ranks and tion Sports Star of the Nominated by East- Hawks’ Premier League
and develop youngsters. the new coaching appointments Year Award. “He is an wood Ryde Netball Team for 2021-2022,” “He is also a member
are backed by a pathways pro- outstanding club mem- Association (ERNA), ERNA said. of our association repre-
“It is a big risk, it is a massive gram and the upcoming opening ber and player,” RHHHC ELIZA MCKENZIE is sentative team the Ryde
risk but it is a risk they are willing of the Tiger’s Centre of Excellence said. “Eliza was also select- Hawks which compet-
to take,” Elias said. at Concord Oval. ed in the Netball NSW ed at the Nationals in
“He is a current Men’s State Team in 2022. March.
“I think every Tigers supporter “It’s very exciting, I love this 1st Grade player and
out there would support Benji club,” Benji said. was selected in Febru- “She was a member “When he is not rep-
Marshall and Tim Sheens getting ary 2022 for the Austral- of the Western Syd-ney resenting his state, as-
involved and hungry again. “To have this opportunity to go ian Men’s indoor seniors Academy of Sport sociation or our club as
and be mentored by someone national squad. Netball 2020-2021 and a star player, he is help-
“It’s got to be a good thing for like Tim Sheens for two years and was awarded Athlete of ing at coaching clinics
the club overall and I’ll support then take over as head coach, it’s ☐ Tigers great Benny ‘No biscuits for Yolanda’ the Year Netball 2021 and try baseball days,
what they do because I love the something I’ve dreamt of.” Elias in his prime by the Western Sydney assisting with teaching
Tigers. A medal ceremony appearance at The Academy of Sport.” kids the fundamentals
He said Tigers’ fans can look be successful in attack and that’s World Games has eluded local Muaythai of baseball and giv-
‘This is a bold, bold move but I forward to a return to the glory what my job is going to be.” fighter Yolanda Schmidt, who competed in She was a member of ing them the skills and
welcome it because they’re trying days the 54kg women’s division at the event in Netball NSW under-17 encouragement they
something different.” Elias said Marshall would imme- Alabama, USA last weekend. State Team which won need as they progress
“We’ve been in this position diately instill discipline. the National Netball through the age groups.
Marshall played most of his 346- before in 2003 when he (Sheens) Championships in Ho-
game NRL career at the Tigers in- took over,” Benji said. “When he gets ownership I think bart in April 2022. “He is also a volun-
cluding the 2005 Grand Final win he’ll be very strict, very disciplined teer umpire each Sat-
under Sheens who coached the “It was very similar, we were in and you’ll know exactly where you *** urday morning, run-
club to 128 wins from 249 games dire straits on the bottom of the stand,” he said. JACK LENTON has ning the games of the
from 2003 to 2012. table, we brought all these kids been nominated by younger age groups.”
through that made an impact and DAD PROUD OF HIS TIGER North Ryde RSL Base-
It is also an amazing backflip we won a competition in 2005.” DAUGHTER - SEE PAGE 8 ball Club and is the 12th
from the board who pushed out and final monthly win-
Benji - who ended his playing “I know how to plan an attacking ner in the 2021-22 TWT/
structure, I know what it takes to Ryde Sports Foundation
Sports Star of the Year
Award.

Hunters Hill go down on South Coogee astroturf But her Austral- SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR
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Coogee by 20 points to try was laid on by three division will be coming Schmidt at The World
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who lost against Mexico
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Tigers Grand Final Victory!
Tigers are the talk of Tiger Town after winning the Grand Final
with a thrilling golden point victory at Campbelltown on Saturday
arvo 21 points to 20.

☐ Tigers girls celebrate winning the Harvey Norman Rugby League Womens Pre- By the one eyed Tiger With the Tiger fans
miership at Campbelltown last Saturday. now firmly behind
The 21 points to 20 win over the Cronulla the team, Curtain re-
Fans celebrate news of Sutherland Gummy Sharks was the Tigers ceived the ball twen-
Benji next Head Coach first Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership ty metres out and
and it took ten minutes of extra time to break snapped the match
Tiger fans have welcomed the announcement the deadlock as both sides threw everything winning field goal to
that Benji Marshall will be the Tigers next Head they had at this penultimate game. win the premiership
Coach after two years apprenticeship under for her side.
master coach Tim Sheens. Emily Curtain emerged as the hero of the
afternoon as she slotted the winning field The victory com-
He will be joined by another Balmain Tigers goal in Golden Point to win the game for her pletes a sensational
popular golden boy Robbie Farah as an as- Tiger girls and claim the Chairman’s Medal. year for the Tigers
sistant coach now and in the future with Benji. The match started at a rapid pace as the women’s program, with the Tiger girls receiv-
SEE PAGE 15. Tigers roared into the Grand Final, but the ing their NRLW licence in June.
Sharks scored first against the run of play
with a Tiana Penitani try. Coach Adel Hage says his team is capable
of achieving further triumphs.
The Tigers hit back immediately with Emily
Curtain placing a perfectly weighted chip “I’ve been really impressed with what this
kick through the line for Keele Brown to team has been able to achieve this season.
score a try. They have grown tighter as a group as the
season has gone on and there is a really nice
Golden Point Winner! connection with all the girls and the coach-
ing staff.”
Tayla Preston then broke through the
Sharks defence and passed to an unmarked Head of Pathways, Matthew Betsey says
Jessica Sergis as the half time siren sound- the recent NRLW license approval is already
ed. having an impact. “I think across all levels
in our women’s pathways there is a genuine
Ahead at half time, the second half proved sense of excitement and these girls know
a challenge for Adel Hage’s Tigers as Talei what is in front of them and they can set re-
Holmes tied the match for the Sharks before alistic goals and chase their dreams.”
the Tigers’ Tayla Preston sent a magical flick
pass to Josephine Lenaz for the winger’s Meanwhile the boys travel north of the bor-
first try of the afternoon. der this weekend to entertain the Milkmaids
as they celebrate the good news of Benji’s
The Sharks levelled the scores in the 54th future plans.
minute through winger Zali Fay and went on
to lead in extra time but a deft pass from See Ya There!
Losana Lutu sent Keele Brown through a
gaping hole in the defensive line to give Emi-
ly Curtain the opportunity to send the match
into Golden Point with a touchline conver-
sion.

The Sharks’ only field goal attempt was
desperately shut down by Kezie Apps.

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