Sunday,
                                                                                 April 25, 2021
THE WEEKLY TIMES PICTORIAL TRIBUTE
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           Epping RSL Sub-Branch led the way again in observing ANZAC Day with a service
          in the Epping Club Ballroom, march to the Epping Boronia Park Cenotaph, pictured
          below, and wreath laying service, pictured above. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.
           Ryde MP Victor Dominello and Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts assisted by his son
          Samuel laid wreaths at North Ryde RSL Anzac Day dawn service at North Ryde RSL
          Club. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.
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                                                                                                                                      Sunday,
                                                                                                                              April 25, 2021
  Ryde Council ANZAC Commemoration Service was held in Anzac Park West Ryde at 9am Anzac Day. Among official party
were pictured above, l to r, Granville Schokman (RAN), Ryde MP Victor Dominello, Clr Trenton Brown, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM,
Lieutenant Manning Field who gave the Commemorative Address, Mayor Clr Jerome Laxale, Clr Penny Pedersen, Clr Jordan
Lane, former mayor Edna Wilde OAM and Cr Chris Moujalli.
  Marsden High School captain Molly Wells presented the Commemorative Youth Address, pictured right with vice captains
William Spenceley left and Liam Jolly.
  In attendance were veterans Colonel Rob Senior left, and Squadron Leader Kevin Andrews 101 years young and below JB’s
former school students Ryde Public School, pictured below. TWT on-the spot PHOTOS.
                                             ANZAC Service at Ashburn House
                                               PETER ASTRIDGE OAM Gladesville RSL Sub-                                        as everyone in the street stopped and stared.
                                             Branch Secretary and Vice President was Mas-                                     William was a bit of a tearaway when he was a
                                             ter of Ceremonies at an ANZAC Service created                                    teenager.
                                             for Ashburn House retirement village in Glades-
                                             ville on Monday.                                                                   He was one of the local ‘Teddy Boys’, one of
                                                                                                                              the earliest types of teen gangs famous for their
                                               Peter is pictured cutting an Anzac cake with                                   sense of fashion, hairstyles, and rowdiness.
                                             William John Williams a member of Five Dock                                      One of his most famous exploits as a youth was
                                             RSL.                                                                             when he cycled over 100 miles from Banbury to
                                                                                                                              Cardiff by himself. A feat still mentioned to this
                                               William John Williams was born on New Year’s                                   day by his Welsh cousins. Rather than wait to
                                             Day 1937 in the small English market town of                                     be called up for National Service, William vol-
                                             Banbury, famous for its nursery rhyme and                                        unteered to join the British Army. He was part
                                             cakes. His father was a Welsh professional sol-                                  of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers contingent sent to
                                             dier and his mother was an Irish lass from Cork.                                 Malaya to quell a communist insurgency. He be-
                                             William and his two brothers and two sisters                                     came a corporal and radio operator and had the
                                             grew up in wartime Britain. Their mother had to                                  experience of jungle warfare.
                                             raise them by herself as their father was over-
                                             seas in the Royal Artillery fighting in North Af-                                  His group was attached to a Ghurkha regiment
                                             rica, France and Germany.                                                        and to this day he has a very high regard and
                                                                                                                              respect for the Nepalese people. He is very hap-
                                               William and his siblings had a relatively safe                                 py that so many members of staff at Ashburn
                                             but adventurous war. Once, William fell into the                                 House are from Nepal.
                                             moat of nearby Broughton Castle and had to be
                                             brought home by the local lord in his fancy car
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                                                                                             show our love
                                                                                                    Anzac Day poppies were handed out to aged
                                                                                                  care residents at the weekend as part of a local
                                                                                                  knitting project. The poppies were purchased
                                                                                                  after Mass at the Holy Name Of Mary Catholic
                                                                                                  Church in Hunters Hill and the St Peter Chanel
                                                                                                  Catholic Church in Woolwich.
                                                                                                    Students Elizabeth Winters and Bridget
                                                                                                  Donohue from Hunters Hill’s Villa Maria Catho-
                                                                                                  lic School are pictured with project participant
                                                                                                  Gloria Khoury at St Anne’s Catholic Healthcare
                                                                                                  retirement village in Hunters Hill.
                                                                                                    TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
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                                                                                             INSIDE This Week
                                                                                           Cathie’s Column ����������������������������������� 2
                                                                                           Letters to Editor ������������������������������������ 4
                                                                                           Hunters Hill Guest Column ����������������� 4
                                                                                           Elementelle Probiotics ��������������������� 6, 7
                                                                                           Ryde City Council ��������������������������������� 9
                                                                                           DINING GUIDE ������������������������������������ 10
                                                                                           TWT STIR Team Report ��������������������� 11
                                                                                           Handy Phone Guide ��������������������� 14-18
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RYDE CIVIC CENTRE                                                                          JB’s World  ANZAC DAY on
     RORT REPORT                                                                                       Sunday was partially
                                                                                                       returned to normal
     PART 2 - SEE PAGE 11                                                                              but let us all hope and
                                                                                                       pray that this time
                                                                                                       next year we will all
                                                                                                       be able to say we can
                                                                                                       fully pay our respects
                                                                                                       to the true Anzac spir-
                                                                                                       it and tradition that
                                                                                                       our veterans deserve.
                                                                                                       Lest We Forget.
                                                                                                        Continued on Page 3
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                                                      Ryde’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ Women in Local Government celebrate
Celebrating women of
Macquarie Park Ryde
Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamberis dedi-          ☐ Ryde’s ‘”Magnificent Seven” women councillors celebrated 100 years of Women in Local Government last Thursday. Event was commem-
cating the May 10 Business After Hours network-       orated with unveiling of an Honour Board for the seventeen women who have served on Ryde Council (compared with a total of 312).
ing event to celebrate the amazing women across       The “Magnificent Seven” who attended on Thursday wwere Lyn Langtry, Roslyn Lunsford, Penny Pedersen, Edna Wilde OAM, Gabrielle
the city of Ryde.                                     O’Donnell, Nicole Campbell and Edwina Clifton pictured at the Council Chambers on with Clr Bernard Purcell, Clr Jordan Lane, Clr Sarkis
The evening will include presentations from a         Yedelian OAM, Clr Christopher Gordon and Mayor Jerome Laxale. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO.
panel of three high profile local women in busi-
ness. They will share their insights, experiences                                             Kevinwood Eastwood
and thoughts about success.                                                                   Easter Concert
Venue is North Ryde RSL Club Magdala Road
North Ryde. Time is 5.30pm to 7.30pm. First time                                              Kevinwood Orchestra and Bells will enjoy
visitors free.                                                                                the season of Easter in its second Sunday
Register at www.macquarieparkrydechamber.                                                     afternoon concert for the year this Sunday
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Ryde’s Armenians and Greeks rally for
genocide
recognition
 RYDE’s Armenian and Greek                                                                                ☐ Flag waving Armenian and Greek protestors at Saturday’s rally. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
communities held a rally at Syd-
ney’s Town Hall on Saturday to
demand Federal Government rec-
ognition of the Armenian, Pontian
Greek and Assyrian Genocides
during the First World War.
☐ City of Ryde Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM is pictured on the Town Hall steps during                                                                                  Hundreds of flag and banner waving ac-      Speakers at the rally called on Prime
                                                                                                                                                                 tivists also called on the government to    Minister Scott Morrison to “break his si-
Saturday’s rally. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO                                                                                                                          recognise and condemn all other atroci-     lence” and grant official recognition.
                                                                                                                                                                 ties committed by the Ottoman Turks as
                                                                                                                                                                 well as to specifically commemorate the      They also condemned Turkey’s military
                                                                                                                                                                 estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed in   support for Azerbaijan in last year’s 44
                                                                                                                                                                 Armenia and neighbouring countries in       day conflict with the Armenian speaking
                                                                                                                                                                 1915.                                       Republic of Artsakh and Azeri drone at-
                                                                                                                                                                                                             tacks on Armenian civilians in Ryde’s Sis-
                                                                                                                                                                  New South Wales politician Natalie         ter City of Stepanakert.
                                                                                                                                                                 Ward MLC addressed the crowd with a
                                                                                                                                                                 message from Premier Gladys Berejik-         “Today the great grandchildren of the
                                                                                                                                                                 lian, who is from Ryde’s Armenian speak-    Armenian Genocide survivors suffer new
                                                                                                                                                                 ing community.                              atrocities at the hands of Turkey,” several
                                                                                                                                                                                                             rally speakers stressed.
                                                                                                                                                                  “Today we commemorate the Armenian
                                                                                                                                                                 Genocide and we will never forget the        They said Anzac Day is the appropri-
                                                                                                                                                                 men women and children who fell victim      ate event to commemorate the Armenian
                                                                                                                                                                 to this deliberate campaign of extermina-   Genocide, which coincides with Ryde’s
                                                                                                                                                                 tion,” she said.                            annual service at the Armenian Genocide
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Memorial in Meadowbank Park.
                                                                                                                                                                  “As our Premier said, I am forever hope-
                                                                                                                                                                 ful Australia will join the nations of the   Saturday’s rally was preceded by a
                                                                                                                                                                 world that recognise the Armenian Geno-     march from the Domain led by Ryde’s
                                                                                                                                                                 cide.”                                      Armenian scouts, a smoking ceremony
                                                                                                                                                                                                             by Aboriginal people and prayers from
                                                                                                                                                                  Turkey denies both the Armenian Geno-      Greek and Armenian clergy.
                                                                                                                                                                 cide and the Pontian Greek Genocide
                                                                                                                                                                 where the Ottoman Turks are alleged to       An important part of the rally was to
                                                                                                                                                                 have sent thousands of men, women and       raise awareness of the genocides in the
                                                                                                                                                                 children on forced death marches, first     wider Australian community and Federal
                                                                                                                                                                 reported to the world by Anzac soldiers     recognition is regarded as a crucial part
                                                                                                                                                                 stationed in the Middle East.               of raising this awareness.
                                                                                                                                                                  Despite these Anzac reports and wide        Onlookers at the tally told The Weekly
                                                                                                                                                                 coverage in Australian newspapers of        Times they knew Armenia was “some-
                                                                                                                                                                 the day, successive Federal governments     where near the Middle East” but did not
                                                                                                                                                                 have not recognised the Genocides.          know it is a Christian country that had
                                                                                                                                                                                                             suffered a genocide.
JB’s World                      Ryde and former Syd- with More Pi Kirsten                                                            who meet at the Guild’s      Invdeeslitvmeer notninclitmecahtneoclhoagnygwe ill
                                ney Tech High class- and siblings Per and                                                            national headquarters
                                mate of JB celebrates Karen. Beth Josey for-                                                         historic “Addington”        The Morrison Government is acting on climate change. Actions speak louder than
                                                                                                                                     Ryde will be toasted at     words.
DR SEAN PARSON- today with his far better merly of NorthRyde cel-                                                                    the next Guild meeting
AGE of SPA dental and half Ilma same day as ebrates 37 Friday.                                                                       following on her actual     Any action on climate change must include job creation and economy growing
Smiles dentists heads Leigh File, Jeff Ayling                                                                                        birthday this Tuesday.      initiatives, not job killing taxes or retrograde restrictions on our standard of living.
This Week’s Birth- and Cale Jack Walker Graham Metcalfe
day Honours List fac- son of Matt and Julie of Ryde Rotary Club                                                                       Linda Hallett better       In that light, we all know green-hydrogen will be a major fuel of the future.
ing 49 candles on his turning sixteen. Mar- fame faces 77 candles                                                                    half of Ryde Rotarian       Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity, with the by-product being only water.
cake tomorrow sharing garet Newman Lovett on his birthday cake on                                                                    Adrian Hallett blows        That electricity can drive electric motors attached to large transport vehicles like
with Pamela Suttor of better half of JB cousin May Day the first while                                                               out the candles on her      4x4 cars, trucks or train locomotives. No recharging stations are needed, as
Gladesville and former Chris Lovett also cel- Bill Payne celebrates 37                                                               cake next Wednesday         the electricity is made in the vehicle, range is limited only by the capacity of the
Principal of L Rundle & ebrates today as does years membership of the                                                                while Luke Nye turns        hydrogen tank.
Co lawyers in the city. Brad Chan former MD same Ryde Rotary Club                                                                    40. 
Ruth Henderson bet- of Eastwood Shopping and Peter Sullivan of                                                                                                   The next budget will invest an additional $275.5 million to accelerate the
ter half of Ian Hender- Centre.                                                                           LCD & Co parties along      Jan Cutler past            development of an Australian hydrogen industry. This new funding will increase
son and Dee Brown bet-                                                                                    too in Eastwood.           president of Ryde Ro-       the Government’s total support for a hydrogen industry to over $845 million. This
                                                                                                                                     tary Club celebrates next   is called ‘action on climate change’.
ter half of John Brown John and Elaine                                                                                               Wednesday same day
of Ryde Rotary also cel- Griffiths of Putney cel- Madeleine Bond                                                                     as Angela Bonifacio of      Making hydrogen is difficult, it comes from water, and requires a lot of energy.
                                ebrate 60 years of wed- daughter of local car                                                        Marsfield and better half   Green hydrogen comes from green energy. The Government is supporting
ebrate tomorrow.                                                                                                                     of Frank of Eastwood        projects that harness solar electricity to make hydrogen in the outback. We can
* * * ded bliss Friday while driving ace Colin Bond                                                                                  real estate fame.           and will be a leader in the supply of green hydrogen to the world. This action on
IAN THOMAS TET- Bjorn Hojte parties in turns 39 Sunday same
    LOW McKEE of West Copenhagen Denmark                                                                  day as Max Hill faces       Doug Barrett of West                              climate change boosts jobs and grows our economy. I’m proud
                                                                                                          88 candles on his cake     Ryde celebrates 83 gold-                               to report this good news to you.
NWOTAINRYSPUTBOLICNⅠ SORLIECIATODR ⅠFESOTARTEDSWINSTON READFORD                                           and Matilda Smith          en years on Wednesday.
                                                                                                          daughter of Rev Mark                                                                Regards – JA
  WINSTON READFORDNOTARY PUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR                                                               Smith and Anna Smith        MAY DAY is also a
                                                                                                          celebrates with siblings   conspicuous day for JB                                           32 Beecroft Road, Epping 2121 9869 4288
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                                                                                                                   and Audrey                                                                                          John Alexander MP
                                                                                                                                      It marks 42nd anniver-
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                                                                                                          Lithgow where dad is       of The Weekly Times
                                                                                                          minister at St Paul’s An-  and The Weekly Times
                                                                                                          glican church.             Gladesville Pty Ltd as I
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■ En■dPuorwinegrsGouf Aarttdoirannesyhips                                                                  Bob and Celia John-       1 in1969 which was
                                                                                                          ston celebrate 69 years    also a conspicuous day
                                                                                                                                     for The One-Eyed Tiger
■ Enduring Guardianships                                                                                  wedded bliss in Putney     as it was the last year
                                                                                                          Saturday.                  Balmain Tigers won the
adm1i61nN(6@Nc5(Ocnw5OnrCirnRCCRCsohtTohToaanxHxHuurvsveseeRaRldlRSYRSfYtoorDterorDdeaeE.tcead)Eotd)m.au                             Grand Final in an his-
                                                                                                          Elsie Sim now resi-        toric win over Souths
                                                                                                                                     Bunnies.
                                                                                                          dent in North Ryde
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                                                                                                          and mother of Ryde’s       BUMPER STICKER:
                                                                                                                                     Don’t Laugh – Your
                                                                                                          “Voice”  Stephen           Daughter may be in
                                                                                                                                     Here!
                                                                                                          Sim faces 98 candles on
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TT9988877 22888888                                                                                        her cake Monday same       -Keep Smiling!
                                                                                                                                     -JOHN F BOOTH
                                                                                                          day as 2002 TWT Teen
                                                                                                          Queen Crystal Roemer
                                                                                                          and Ryde Rotarian and
anaLndLoidsoiyosyoookookuiuuiunnrrrrggccssalpalpoofefsetsteceeceriarifyaalftoyamlytoumyiulyily            photographer Duncan
                                                                                                          Taylor of Putney.
                                                                                                           Phyllis Berger past
                                                                                                          Guildmaster of Sydney
                                                                                                          St George’s Guild of for-
                                                                                                          mer scouts and guides
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Letters to the Editor                                                                                  Walk Safely to             Hunters Hill Guest Column
                                                                                                       School Day
Must apologise to          In fact, her purchase   tone or emotion when     LETTERS                                               A murder mystery
Christine Holgate         of four Cartier watch-   subsequent revela-                                   Dear Sir,
                          es in 2018, to reward    tions have forced him     Welcome                      On Friday May 14
 Dear Sir,                executives who had       to condemn genuinely                                children from across       at historic house
 Given Prime Minis-       worked “nights, week-    disgraceful sexual as-     TWT welcomes letters     NSW will put their
ter Scott Morrison so     ends and holidays”       saults and debauch-      from our readers. Full     feet first, and journey
quickly apologised        on a project that was    ery in Parliament        name, address and          towards a healthier
to Rupert Murdoch’s       not “their job”, but     House.                   telephone number MUST      future by participat-       Carisbrook Historic House on Burns      To The POINT
News Corp machine         a special initiative to  In his press confer-     be supplied, even if not   ing in the 22nd an-        Bay is open every third weekend in the             with
for raising a false al-   transform the fortunes   ence he could only       for publication. Send to:  niversary of National      month for house tours and a delicious
legation about an in-     of Australia Post by     describe himself as      TWT PO Box 123, Ryde       Walk Safely to School      assortment of Devonshire tea and cof-    Dr Kay Leiper
cident at Sky News,       making the banks         “shocked and dis-        1680 or email: contactus@  Day.                       fee and cakes served in the courtyard.
if he wants to be         pay properly for post                             weekly times.com.au         In NSW Olympians
taken as genuine he       offices serving their    gusted” by the rev-                                 Ben Mates, Steph Ma-        Burns Bay is a lively area these days,  with Eliza Perry.
must also apologise       customers, was more      elations of lewd and    to acknowledge their        giros and myself dual      but when the Brooks family owned          Mr. Smith was ‘found dead in the
to Christine Holgate      than justified—it was    degrading sexual        role in the character       Olympian Peter Had-        Linley Point it was a backwater with a
for his entirely un-      brilliant management.    debauchery in Parlia-   assassination of Aus-       field are lending our      dark past.                               water’ and Haslam, Coy and Perry
justified character                                ment House, also tar-   tralia’s most success-      support as Ambassa-                                                 were indicted for his murder.
assassination of her       She didn’t waste        geted at women.         ful female CEO, nor         dors and will be getting    It even had the menancing name of
that has ruined her       “taxpayers’ money”,      But then, because       have they taken steps       out walking with kids      ‘Murdering Bay’ and, to this day, no      Only Coy and Perry stood trial. Eliza
career and totally        she saved taxpayers’     he went on to use in-   to rectify it.              to promote health and      one knows why.                           claimed Tom Smith drowned himself
destabilised Austral-     money, she saved the     correct information     CHRIS ISHERWOOD             fitness.                                                            and, without hard evidence, she and
ia Post.                  taxpayers’ national      to take a swipe at                                   The annual event           It was already called that when         Coy walked free.
 And then he must         asset Australia Post,    Sky News, he quickly      Australian Citi-          raises awareness of        woodcutter, Terence Byrne, lived on
instruct his Ministers    and she earned tax-      apologised to News                zens Party        the health, road safety,   the Point with Annie Davis.                 I wonder how long they lived
to direct the Board to    payers millions more     Corp and the people                                 transport and environ-                                              there constantly looking over their
reinstate her as CEO.     in revenue through her   involved in the inci-   Electric vehicles           mental benefits that        Terence, ‘free by servitude’ and ‘of    shoulders.
 Up until now too         initiative.              dent he cited, saying   without handouts            regular walking (es-       unblemished character’ was also
many politicians and                               “the emotion of the                                 pecially to and from       known to harbour the odd escaped          The ghosts of the past did not worry
media hacks have ac-       Yet, based on false     moment is no ex-         Dear Sir,                  school) can provide        convict.                                 Charles Brooks in 1884 when he
cepted Christine Hol-     and incomplete infor-    cuse”.                   My primary grip            for the long-term well-                                             tried to sell his land as a gentrified
gate’s fate as simply     mation the PM chose      Well, neither was       with electric vehicles      being of our children.      He petitioned to buy the land he had    subdivision in which ‘marine villas’
the swings and round-     to go on a tirade in     your faked emotion      (in keeping too with        Apart from the physical    squatted on since 1827, but those        could be built on waterfront blocks.
abouts of politics; they  Parliament against       on 22 October an ex-    the Climate Change/         benefits, regular walk-    with authority objected to ‘his class’   Nothing nasty here!
say that after Morri-     Christine Holgate per-   cuse, Prime Minister—   Global Warming              ing also has a favour-     owning land on the North Shore
son’s attack on her, he   sonally, raging that he  where is your apology   debate demonis-             able impact on their       (probably including William Henry,        At least not until 1913, when poor
would lose face if she    was “appalled” by her    to Christine Holgate?   ing CO2) relates to         cognitive and academ-      who was in line to be granted a 1,000    Myrtle Caldwell was shot by her
got her job back, so it   “disgraceful” action     Before the Labor        the skewed market,          ic performance.            acre lease which included Byrne’s        fiance, William Wright.
won’t happen.             and assassinating her    Party gets self-right-  driven by mega sub-          The day also encour-      squat, or the Nicols family who also
 Australians should       character in front of    eous over this, they    sidies in favour of         ages primary school        claimed ownership).                       He left her body in a shed near
stop tolerating this      the entire nation.       too should apologise    EV’s and the Unre-          aged children to build                                              Figtree Bridge. William was sentenced
kind of politics.                                  to Christine Holgate,   liables of wind and         walking into their daily    Governor Darling eventually saw         to death, but was reprieved to life-in-
 The bottom line is        The PM’s confected      because they instigat-  solar power.                routine, by walking to     differently, and the petition was        prison on account of ‘unstableness of
Christine Holgate did     outrage and condem-      ed the attack on her     If they’re so good,        and from school, not       granted in 1833.                         mentality’.
absolutely nothing        nation of Christine      on 22 October, fully    then let them stand on      just on Friday May 14,
wrong.                    Holgate on that day      prepared to destroy     their own two feet, in      but every day.              Terence could finally buy the land at    Now, there is a story of ghostly
                          was so hyperbolic        a successful female     transparent competi-         I’m delighted to be an    the September 17 auction.                happenings experienced by owners of
                          and so over the top,     CEO and risk the fu-    tion with fossil fuelled    Ambassador for Walk                                                 Carisbrook in the 1940s and 50s and
                          he has been unable       ture of Australia Post  technology and let’s        Safely to School Day.       Problem was, on August 12, he had       who knows?
                          to match it for either                           see how they per-           Fitness and well-being     been hung for the murder of Annie.
                                                                           form without taxpayer       have always been an                                                  Maybe there are a few restless spirits
                                                   in order to play their  funded handouts, but        integral part of my life    Terence protested innocence to the      around Linley Point, frustrated that
                                                   political games.        with mandatory QOS          and it concerns me         end, claiming Annie had fallen from a    they suffered injustice.
                                                   Labor Senator Kim-      standards that attract      greatly that a quarter     cliff.
                                                   berley Kitching am-     serious financial pen-      of Australian children                                               There are many local histories to be
                                                   bushed   Christine      alties for any failure to   are either overweight       A plausible story as there were many    told.
                                                   Holgate in Senate Es-   comply with minimum         or obese.                  sandstone outcrops on Linley Point.
                                                   timates over watches    QOS performance              Regular exercise for                                                The LCHS Lane Cove History Prize is
                                                   purchased two years     standards.                  school kids and their       They had been shelter for the           again open for submissions.
                                                                                                       parents provides sig-      Cammeraygals for millennia and
                                                                                   JIM SIMPSON         nificant benefits and      many an escaped convict evaded            Any aspect of local history is eligible
                                                                                       Five Dock       I would encourage          the military guards under cover of the   in the form of a written piece, an oral
                                                                                                       as many families and       Point’s wild foreshores.                 history, or a video work.
                                                                           Sportspeople need           schools to not only
                                                                           to take a stand             participate in the Walk     In 1870 one of these outcrops on         Check out the details on https://
                                                                                                       Safely to School Day       Burns Bay was reported as the home       www.lanecovehistoricalsociety.com.
                                                                            Dear Sir,                  but to continue to exer-   of Joe Haslam, who worked for Tom        au/lane-cove-history-prize
                                                                            Our military men           cise on a regular basis.   Smith, another woodcutter across the
                                                                           and women fought             Harold Scruby, Chair-     river in Ryde near Buffalo Creek.         Dr Kay Leiper from Hunters Hill is
                                                                           and died for the rest       man and CEO of the                                                  a spokespersonon for Carisbrook
                                                                           of us to have the           Pedestrian Council          Another employee was John Coy,          Historic House in Lane Cove
                                                                           freedom to enjoy            of Australia said that     who lived immediately across the river
                                                   earlier; then Labor     life, for example, by       physical inactivity is a
                                                   leader Anthony Al-      watching sports.            major risk factor for so
                                                   banese formulated a      The multi-govern-          many chronic diseases
                                                   dishonest question      ment COVID-19 pan-          that can affect our kids   Museum connects
                                                   for the Prime Minister  icdemic has created         at different stages of     indigenous people
                                                   to make it sound like   arguably unwarranted        their life, including
                                                   the watches were pur-   restrictions on our         mental illness, heart
                                                   chased “in the middle   freedoms such that          disease, diabetes and
                                                   of the worst recession  RSL clubs are finding       cancer.
                                                   in almost a century,    it too onerous to hold       Primary school aged
                                                   with one million Aus-   Anzac Day marches.          children across Aus-       HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
                                                   tralians unemployed,      At the same time,         tralia – it’s time to get  with Mayor ROSS WILLIAMS
                                                   businesses collapsing   stadiums can be             walking! One in 4
                                                   and a trillion dollars  filled to watch football    children in Australia is
                                                   of Liberal debt”—this   games.                      overweight or obese,        May I commend to you a new dis-
                                                   was the question that      In effect, govern-       and it is expected that    play at Hunters Hill Historical Society’s
                                                   sent Morrison on his    ment regulations are        numbers will reach 1       museum at the Town Hall. Called “In-
                                                   tirade.                 killing Anzac Day,          in 3 by next year,” he     digenous Connections”, it depicts the
                                                   Labor love talking      when we all unite in        said.                      involvement of Australia’s first inhabit-
                                                   about the treatment     thanks to our fallen         We really need teach-     ants of Hunters Hill.
                                                   of women, but they      and respect for our         ers, parents, carers and
                                                   have done nothing       veterans, while pro-        the community at large
                                                                           moting sports which         to get behind this event    The display contains arte-              deals in property or construc-
ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE HUNTERS HILL                                           encourage tribalism.        and its objectives, the    facts, photographs and story-            tion, you can find out how to
                                                                             If professional           best exercise for all of   boards. An informational book-           make the planning process as
EINNFROORLMMAETNIOTN                                                       sportspeople had any        us is regular walking.     let has been published and is            simple and easy as possible.
EVENING 2021                                                               dignity, patriotism, or      Children require at       available free at the museum.
                                                                           intellectual consist-       least 60 minutes huff      The booklet can also be viewed            As well as looking at online
TUESDAY 4 MAY                                                              ency they would boy-        and puff physical ac-      on the museum’s website –                ePlanning services, things such
                                                                           cott playing until An-      tivity every day. We       huntershillmuseum.org.au.                as what you need to know be-
SCAN OR REGISTER ONLINE AT:                                                zac Day received the        should encourage                                                    fore you lodge a development
WWW.JOEYS.ORG/ENROLMENTS                                                   same conditions as          them to include walk-       The project was made pos-               application – and how we can
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE                                                    them.                       ing at the beginning,      sible with a community grant             help you with the process - will
                                                                                                       during and end of each     from the Commonwealth Gov-               be covered.
                                                                               PETER CAMPION           day – if you can’t walk    ernment. Invaluable profes-
                                                                                             Tolga     all the way, use public    sional assistance in putting the          The session will also highlight
                                                                                                       transport and get off      display and booklet together             Hunters Hill’s values and herit-
                                                                                                       the bus, train, tram or    came from Macquarie Univer-              age requirements and how best
                                                                                                       ferry a few stops earlier  sity.                                    to understand its unique char-
                                                                                                       and walk the rest of the                                            acter as a garden municipality
                                                                                                       way to school.              This project recognises the             and conservation area.
                                                                                                           PETER HADFIELD         important contribution made
                                                                                                                                  by early Aboriginal people. The           The session will be held on
                                                                                                                       Sydney     museum is usually open week-             Thursday 6 May from 7pm at
                                                                                                                                  days between 10am and 12                 Hunters Hill Town Hall.
                                                                                                                                  noon. However, during COVID,
                                                                                                                                  it is best to call the museum             Go to huntershill.nsw.gov.au/
                                                                                                                                  first on 9879 9443.                      participate for more informa-
                                                                                                                                                                           tion and to register your inter-
                                                                                                                                   Renovating and building plan-           est.
                                                                                                                                  ning
                                                                                                                                                                            While an ideal session for
                                                                                                                                   Next week, we are also host-            residents, planners, architects,
                                                                                                                                  ing a renovating and building            lawyers or real estate agents,
                                                                                                                                  planning information session.            all community members are
                                                                                                                                                                           welcome to attend.
                                                                                                                                   If you are building or renovat-
                                                                                                                                  ing, or work in an industry that          Clr Ross Williams
                                                                                                                                                                            Mayor of Hunters Hill
Wednesday 28 April, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5
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Boronia Park’s controversial clubhouse moves forward
A controversial proposal for a rugby clubhouse and com-                          Mayor Ross Williams      “We will have terms     Hunters Hill Rugby      vate changing rooms      nity centre between
munity centre between Boronia Park Ovals One and Two will                      said the facility will   and conditions for hire   Club      spokesman     in the facility.         Ovals One and Two
be progressed to a development application stage.                              not be available for     but not everything        Blake Walker said the                            because the funding
                                                                               “private celebrations”   goes smoothly and         club is happy with the    “Just two weeks ago    promise by Lane Cove
  Hunters Hill council-  community centre           events will take away      after 5pm and Clr Zac    we encourage people       5pm curfew and will     we held a tournament     MP Anthony Roberts
lors last week voted     proposal which she         our right, as local resi-  Miles said it will be    to contact the police     only be doing what it   event that had over      was announced at the
unanimously to pro-      said had ‘morphed’         dents, to enjoy peace      locked at night, kept    if there are anti-social  already does on the     100 women players        Boronia Park Grand-
ceed with the propos-    from being a small         and quiet.                 clean and monitored      events, but we do         site.                   and a lot of them were   stand.
al which is expected     rugby clubhouse into                                  by surveillance cam-     have safeguards in        “There is emotive       getting changed in the
to see a Hunters Hill    a large project that will    “I cannot help but       eras.                    place.”                   talk about it being a   open.”                     “This is for the wrong
Rugby Club facility      impact on residents.       foresee the behav-                                                            function centre but                              building in the wrong
built on the council     “It has morphed into       iours that will come         “It was never the        Residents will also     we consider it to be      The Rugby Club is      place,” she said.
owned parkland which     a much larger project      from alcohol fuelled       intention to have this   have an opportunity       a community facility    raising the money for
can also be used by      to build a community       night time events.”        operate as a func-       to comment on an          and we look forward     the building with fund-    “And while the coun-
the council for com-     centre for the council                                tion centre,” Clr Miles  expected develop-         to seeing it through,”  ing support from the     cil wants to view this
munity functions.        to hire for commercial       Her neighbour Emily      said.                    ment application be-      he said.                NSW Government.          facility as a long term
                         purposes, weddings         Yan said her con-                                   fore it is endorsed by    He also raised an-                               asset it is hard to
  Neighbouring Park      and other events,” she     cern was with ampli-         General Manager        the council to be sent    other point about be-     Local resident Mrs     see how a sufficient
Road resident Barbara    said.                      fied noise and how         Lisa Miscamble none-     to a local independ-      haviour on the oval     Dawson questioned        income fee can be
Enwright expressed       “Staging            large  anti-social behaviour      theless acknowledged     ent planning panel for    and the need for pri-   whether or not the       received from hiring
concern about the                                   around the premises        the residents’ con-      consideration.                                    government fund-         fees from community
                                                    will be prevented.         cerns.                                                                     ing was intended to      groups.”
                                                                                                                                                          support a commu-
Council rejects $2m Gladesville
Reserve synthetic turf deal
A TWO MILLION dollar government grant that could have fund-
ed a synthetic turf playing field at Gladesville Reserve has been
knocked back by Hunters Hill councillors.
  The grant was recently promised by         in our own right because we have one          ☐ Lawn bowlers, above, flocked to Denistone Bowling Club earlier this month for a charity event to raise funds
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts but             in three local residents involved with the    for Lifeline and, below, competitors in action.
councillors voted by three votes to two      club and yet we have the worst pitch in
last week to oppose synthetic turf on        the whole association.’’                      Denistone Bowling Club Supports Lifeline
the Reserve, with Liberals Clr Zac Miles
and Clr Ben Collins supporting it.             All Saints argue that a grass pitch         Nearly 50 lawn bowlers spent the day enjoying three games of social bowls for charity earlier this month.
                                             would be inadequate because of the
  The council will now pursue a suc-         wear and tear on it due to excessive            The fundraiser for Lifeline Harbour    Organiser, Stewart Skinner, said        “I believe this event has created
cessful alternative motion put by Dep-       use.                                          to Hawkesbury on April 12 also saw     he was overwhelmed by the support       a blueprint for other clubs to follow
uty Mayor Clr Jim Sanderson to investi-                                                    participants dancing on the rinks to   for the event.                          our lead and organise similar fund-
gate the feasibility of a high grade grass     “There is no plan B,” Mr Clayton said.      50s and 60s pop music in an enjoy-                                             raising events,” he said, adding it
pitch - as used by Mosman Council on           But many local residents reject this        able and memorable day.                  “It was so uplifting to see people    might become an annual event at
the pitch at Middle Head - alongside         argument and said the existing grass                                                 having so much fun in supporting        Denistone.
upgraded changing rooms and seating,         pitch is often used by locals for recrea-       “It was a day of great fun and com-  such a worthwhile cause” he said.
should Mr Robert’s promised grant be-        tional activities that include dog walk-      munity spirit,” said Jack Lunberg                                                Anyone who wishes to contact
come available for this purpose.             ing.                                          from North Ryde RSL, one of many         “In addition to the lawn bowls we     Lifeline to ask for assistance can call
                                               “Plan B is to go somewhere else!”           members of local bowling clubs in      had a lunchtime trivia quiz and a raf-  13 11 14. Donations to the organi-
  The council rejection came during a        Henly resident Mrs Armstrong said.            the district who turned out for the    fle, both of which contributed to the   sation can also be made via www.
heated debate in the Council Chamber           “This is a community park, it is not a      fundraising day.                       day’s outstanding result.”              lifelineh2h.org.au
where 22 speakers for and against the        homeground for anybody.”
proposed turf argued the case that it          Local resident Joanne Eckerman                More than $5,000 was raised to         Chairman of the Denistone/Car-          Upcoming Denistone Bowling
is vital to upgrade the current playing      agreed.                                       support the work of Lifeline which     lingford BC, Mr. Nick Martelli con-     Club events include: 7th May Two
field, which is used by the Hunters Hill       “This is a stealth privatisation of a       provides suicide prevention, crisis    gratulated all involved in the event’s  Bowl Triples and 23rd May Jackpot
All Saints Soccer Club.                      public place,” she said.                      intervention and recovery services.    success and praised the generosity      Pairs.
                                               But whether or not the adopted al-                                                 of participants.
  Councillor Collins was furious with        ternative grass pitch proposal will be
Mayor Ross Williams, Clr Sanderson           funded by the state government is a
and Clr Elizabeth Krassoi for voting         matter of opinion, with council staff
against the proposal.                        unable to produce a government au-
                                             thorised deed of agreement to fund any
  “You are an absolute disgrace and          project at all.
I’m sorry for this club, this is negligence    Councillor Zac Miles said he was with
and I hope you get thrown out of this        Mr Roberts when the two million dollar
council in three months time,” he said.      grant was promised and he is adamant
                                             it was specifically for synthetic turf.
  Mayor Williams said Planning Minis-          “That’s it, the grant has gone!” he
ter Rob Stokes had expressed concern         said.
about the environmental impact of syn-         “The idea that Anthony Roberts is
thetic turf while Clr Elizabeth Krassoi      going to commit two million dollars to
said she had not been convinced by           something the club doesn’t want is just
the business case to support the intro-      not going to happen.”
duction of this type of playing surface        Mayor Williams believes the funding
at the Reserve.                              offer will not be withdrawn.
                                               “There is still an opportunity to get a
  “We are where we are today because         high quality playing field and I think it is
the business case just wasn’t good           important we get it right,” he said.
enough,’’ she said.                            Club supporters put forward a num-
                                             ber of cases for synthetic turf, which
  “I’m sorry for the club and I’m very       is common in other council areas but
disappointed.”                               non-existent in Hunters Hill.
                                               Their main case is that synthetic turf
  The debate brought soccer club sup-        is an all-weather surface that will allow
porters who want the turf into conflict      soccer games in all seasons.
with Henley residents who want the re-         “Often our game cancellations come
serve to stay as grass.                      at the very last minute and they cause
                                             disruption and disappointment,” All
  With an estimated 915 local mem-           Saints soccer mum Melonie Vale said.
bers, the club argued the existing pitch
is in a poor condition and is responsible
for injuries sustained by young players.
  “It would be criminal to stop synthetic
turf going ahead,”Michael Clayton from
All Saints said.
  “We are nearly an entire council ward
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offers families an exceptional memorial option when it comes to remembering
and honouring the lives of ancestors.                                                                    Date: Saturday 8 May 2021                        Ryde
 Work is progressing on the     Park, and one that will help   corporate a courtyard and                 Time: 10:15am for 10:30am start,                  Northern Cemeteries, in conjunction
construction site of a new      support Sydney’s growing       water features, new land-                morning tea to follow
mausoleum that will be-         need for burial and vault op-  scaping including a sepa-                 Field of Mars Cemetery                           with Wilson Family Funerals, cordially
come the centrepiece of a       tions.                         rate reflection garden, and               Quarry Road, Ryde                                invites you to honour the great moth-
major expansion project un-                                    an amenities block.                       Northern Cemeteries, in conjunction              ers (and mother figures) that are no
derway at Macquarie Park         “Caring for our community,                                             with Father Greg Morgan, cordially in-            longer with us. We provide this com-
Cemetery and Crematorium,       in all its diversity, means     “Offering this opportunity              vites you to honour the great mothers             munity service as a celebration of
North Ryde.                     providing a level of memo-     further serves our commu-                (and mother figures) that are no longer           love, life and family.
                                rial choice that is strongly   nity who now expects and                 with us. We provide this Catholic mass
 The Mausoleum of The           aligned with the demands       appreciates better memo-                 as a celebration of love, life and family.         Complimentary morning tea to fol-
Holy Way will stand as an       and expectations of our in-    rial places, spaces, and sur-             Complimentary morning tea to fol-                low.
impressive semi-open struc-     creasing population,” Mrs      rounds,” said Mrs Tritton.               low.
ture built on undeveloped       Tritton explained.                                                       Places are limited. R.S.V.P by Sunday             Places are limited. R.S.V.P by Sunday
land adjacent to the Sta-                                       “We are really looking for-             2 May 2021 to Amelia a.morgano@                   2 May 2021 to Amelia a.morgano@
tions of the Cross area, in      “Our new mausoleum will       ward to our new mausoleum                nmclm.com.au                                      nmclm.com.au
the Catholic section.           give families an additional    being ready by late 2021.”
                                and exceptional option                                                   Macquarie Park Cemetery Moth-                     Each year Northern Cemeteries
 Its design complements         when it comes to remem-         Northern Cemeteries is a                er’s Day Memorial Service                         asks our families to send in wonder-
existing surrounds and pro-     bering and honouring the life  leading not-for-profit me-                                                                 ful photos and stories to commem-
vides a sanctuary for re-       of their ancestors for – gen-  morial provider overseeing                Date: Sunday 9 May 2021                          orate their loved ones at this beau-
membrance, worship, and         erations to come.”             five sites located on Crown               Time: 10:15am for 10:30am start,                 tiful event. Dedications will also be
quiet reflection.                                              land throughout the north-               morning tea to follow                             shared on the Northern Cemeteries
                                 Features include above        ern suburbs of Sydney and                 Magnolia Chapel                                  Facebook and YouTube pages.
 Northern Cemeteries CEO        ground crypts, family vaults   Newcastle.                                Macquarie Park Cemetery and Cre-
Pauline Tritton said the pro-   and various columbaria                                                                                                     Please send through photos and
ject represents a significant   spaces for ash interments.      For more information con-                                                                 stories to [email protected]
commitment for Macquarie                                       tact 1300 389 888 or visit                                                                 by Sunday 2 May 2021.
                                 The new area will also in-    northerncemeteries.com.au
Wednesday 28 April, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9
                                                                                 Celebrating                                      OF THE
                                                                                                                                  City of Ryde
                                                                                 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED
                                                                                 For full details of the development applications received and determined
                                                                                 visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices
                                                                                 Received between 15 and 21 April 2021
                                                                                 LDA2021/0128       32 Smalls Rd RYDE
                                                                                 MOD2021/0075       388-390 Lane Cove Rd MACQUARIE PARK
                                                                                 LDA2021/0114       1 Finch Ave EAST RYDE
                                                                                 LDA2021/0115       85A Western Cr GLADESVILLE
                                                                                 LDA2021/0118       16 Short St GLADESVILLE
Edna Wilde OAM, Clr Edwina Clifton, Clr Penny Pedersen and City of Ryde Mayor,   LDA2021/0120       1/2 Quarry Rd RYDE
Clr Jerome Laxale.                                                               LDA2021/0121       326 Morrison Rd PUTNEY
100 years of women in                   SWAP is a chance to express your         LDA2021/0124       50 Buffalo Rd GLADESVILLE
local government                        creativity through re-purposing          LDA2021/0125       1 Stansell St GLADESVILLE
                                        rubbish and recovered materials. At      LDA2021/0126       8 Storey St PUTNEY
It was great to join past and present   a time when reducing waste is more       LDA2021/0127       146 Morrison Rd PUTNEY
councillors to celebrate 100 years      important than ever, SWAP presents       MOD2021/0078       62 Badajoz Rd RYDE
of women in local government by         a fun opportunity to learn new skills    LDA2021/0116       27 Hollis Ave DENISTONE EAST
unveiling an honour board which         and explore the artistic potential of    LDA2021/0117       3 Rokeva St EASTWOOD
recognises every woman who has          items you would usually throw away,      LDA2021/0119       82 Tarrants Ave EASTWOOD
served as a councillor at the           as well as improve awareness of the      LDA2021/0122       14 Ryedale Rd DENISTONE
City of Ryde.                           environmental issues we currently face.  LDA2021/0123       14 Ryedale Rd DENISTONE
                                        As always, Council will be running a     LDA2021/0129       303 Rowe St EASTWOOD
A total of 17 women have served as      series of free workshops throughout      MOD2021/0076       2 Hillview Rd EASTWOOD
councillors for the City of Ryde, with  the year and has created educational     MOD2021/0077       2 Hillview Rd EASTWOOD
Edna Wilde OAM the only woman to        resources and videos to help you
                                        create your entries.
have served as Mayor.                                                            Determined between 15 and 21 April 2021
                                        With $5,000 in prizes and more           LDA2021/0069       63 West Pde WEST RYDE
Mrs Wilde OAM was present at the        opportunities to get creative, this      LDA2021/0082       195 Buffalo Rd RYDE
unveiling as well as current serving    environmental art competition is not     LDA2020/0185       19 Myra Ave RYDE
councillors, Clr Edwina Clifton and     to be missed. Entries close on Sunday    MOD2021/0072       40 The Strand GLADESVILLE
Clr Penny Pedersen. Former deputy       1 August. For more information visit     LDA2020/0276       75 Wharf Rd GLADESVILLE
mayors Lyn Langtry and Gabrielle        www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/SWAP                 LDA2020/0348       259 Rowe St EASTWOOD
O’Donnell, and former councillors                                                MOD2021/0041       64 Lovell Rd EASTWOOD
Nicole Campbell and Roslyn Lunsford     Launch of the City of Ryde               LDA2020/0443       9 Lincoln St EASTWOOD
were also present.                      Grant Finder                             MOD2021/0036       18 Hollis Ave DENISTONE EAST
At a time when we need more female      The City of Ryde has made it easier                                      HAVE YOUR SAY
representation at local government      for community groups, businesses         OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
level, this honour board also           and not-for-profits to find and apply
underscores how much work has to        for grants with the launch of Council’s  You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals
be done to make this happen.            Grant Finder.                            that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and
Of the 312 councillors who have                                                  concerns that affect the community.
served on the City of Ryde and          The Grant Finder allows local            • Forrester Park Playground Upgrade (Closing 5 May 2021)
Eastwood councils since 1870, only      organisations to search for funding      • Field of Mars Reserve Masterplan and Plan of Management (Closing 9 May 2021)
17 of those were women.                 opportunities and filter grants by       • West Ryde Town Centre Draft Masterplan Options (Closing 14 May 2021)
                                        specifying location, industry and the    • Devlin Street Pedestrian Bridges
It is for this very reason that the     type of project. This free service also  • Graffiti Vandalism in the City of Ryde
City of Ryde recently joined the        provides email alerts and advice for     • Immunisation Clinic Customer Experience Survey
Australian Local Government             finding and applying for grants.         • Traffic & Parking Around Schools
Women’s Association NSW to help                                                  Want to find out more?
                                        The Grant Finder is available at         To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how
run forums and training designed to cityofryde.grantguru.com.au                  to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call
                                                                                 Customer Service on 9952 8222.
encourage more women to run for         Sincerely,
Council.
SWAP returns
The City of Ryde’s annual Sustainable Clr Jerome Laxale
Waste 2 Art Prize (SWAP) is back        Mayor
                                        Phone 9952 8222
for its 11th year in partnership with   [email protected]                                  Ryde Hunters Hill Home Modification
Meadowbank TAFE.                                                                               and Maintenance Service
SAT                    LIBRARY EVENT                                             Minor modification and maintenance service to support people
                                                                                 over 65 years of age to remain living in their own home.
 1   CELEBRATE THE 10TH BIRTHDAY OF RYDE LIBRARY
                                                                                 Services include:                      Benefits
MAY  Come and join in the fun and get your yummy cookie whilst
     admiring our fantastic LEGO display by SydLUG.                              • Minor carpentry, plumbing and        • Subsidised cost to customers
     Where Ryde Library                                                               electrical work                        approved by My Aged Care
     When Saturday 1 May 2021
     Time 10.00am – 2.00pm                                                       • Gutter and window cleaning and • Licenced and insured contractors
     Cookies limited to 1 per person.                                            pressure cleaning
     For more information visit                                                                                         • Option to pay in interest free
     www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/10thbirthday,                                           • Installation of lever taps,            monthly instalments
     phone 9952 8222 or ask library staff.                                       grabrails, handrails and ramps
                                                                                 Contact the Home Modification and Maintenance Team on 9952 8308
                                                                                 or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to be registered.
                                                                       /CityofRyde             Customer Service Centre: 1 Pope Street, Ryde
                                                         www.ryde.nsw.gov.au                   Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670
                                                                                               P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected]
10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 28 April, 2021                                                                             North Ryde Fresh Opens
 DINING & TAKEAWAY
     ASHFIELD                                      Three Chefs & Co                             Dolcini                  Victor & Julie Dominello open
      GOLDEN TIMES RESTAURANT                  Level 1, Macquarie Centre               Shop 1, 90 Charles Street         at Blenheim Road North Ryde
WESTS ASHFIELD LEAGUES CLUB                         197 herring road ,                           9808 4111
                                                      Macquarie Park                                                      Victor Dominello and his wife Julie recently opened North Ryde Fresh - a
  Eastwood115 Live8r7p5o2ol2R11d1Ashfield                                             Meadowbank                         purpose designed and built fresh fruit shop at 10 Blenheim Road, North Ryde.
                                                      CAFE DAKOTA
     Club Eastwood – The Bizzo                                                              Pizzeria Locale                Both Victor and       straints.                 So pop down to      Opening times:
                                                   33 Waterloo Road,                          Ristorante                 Julie grew up in the      Another service       North Ryde Fresh     Monday - Friday:
    6 Hillview Rd, Eastwood                          Macquarie Park                                                      Ryde area and were                              - Victor is looking  7am- 6pm and
             9874 0221                                                               Shepherds Bay Village Plaza         so happy to be able     that Victor supplies    forward to meeting   Saturday: 7am-
                                               Marsfield                                 Shop 6, 1a/11 Bay Dr,           to return here with     is local deliveries at  you!                 3pm.
           Noble House                                                                         M9e8a0d7ow61b6a1nk        their new venture       no extra cost.
     Seafood Restaurant                    Mediterranean Gourmet Pizza                                                   after 10 years away
                                                 & Pasta Restaurant                         Ryde-Eastwood                working in another      NOW OPEN
   25 West Parade, Eastwood                                                                 Leagues Club                 fruit shop.
             9874 1888                     Shop 8, 1 Trafalgar Place 9876 8089                                                                    North Ryde Fresh
                                                                                             The Coffee Club               Victor’s passion
      Epping                                   North Ryde                                      Beer & Wine               in life is supplying    10 BLENHEIM RD, NORTH RYDE. PH: 02 9888 7310
                                                                                               Golden Hawk               fresh produce and
      Zappis Pizzeria Café                     Billys Fresh Seafood,                                                     personal service to
                                                   Kebab & Burger                          Chinese Restaurant            his customers - no
         17 Oxford Street                                                               www.releagues.com.au             doubt inherited from
                                               Cox’s Rd Mall North Ryde               117 Ryedale Rd 9807 2444           his grandfather who
   Gla9d87e6s22v1i8lle                                  9888 3969                                                        owned and ran a
                                                                                         Top Ryde                        fruit shop in East-
            Cav & Co                               Caffe Incontro                                                        wood for over 20
                                                                                               Soul Origin               years.
 20 Pittwater Road | 9816 4108                 Cox’s Rd Mall North Ryde
                                                        9888 9901                     Top Ryde Shopping Centre             Every morning Vic-
         Phatboy Thai                                                               Level 1 and LG02 | 8729 0801         tor is up at 2am to
                                               Dragon on the Green                                                       go to the Markets to
        249 Victoria Road                                                                      People Café               buy fresh produce
             9817 0999                            North Ryde Golf Club                                                   and be back to the
                                                 Twin98R8o7a4d4, 2N2orEtxhtR4yde      Top Ryde Shopping Centre           shop ready to open
            Da Toto’                                                                 Level LG1, in front of JB Hi-Fi     by 7am - provid-
                                                    Riverviews Bar                                                       ing assurance that
         1/3 Wharf Road,                               & Dining                                 9808 3171                the produce you
     Gladesville 8488 6199                                                                                               are buying is super
                                             Cnr PitNtwoarttherR&ydMeaRgSdLala Rds         Nikan Restaurant              fresh.
        Ping’s Kitchen                           North Ryde 9888 7588
                                                                                      100 Blax9la8n0d7 R22d8. 8Top Ryde    Victor has a ready
          Gladesville RSL                             Marble Cafe                                                        supply of cut fruit
 4-6 Linsley Street, Gladesville                                                        West Ryde                        and yoghurt - so
                                                     North Ryde RSL                                                      easy for you to pull
             9816 2999                       Cnr Pittwater & Magdala Rds                      Etna Trattoria             up out the front of
                                                                                                                         his shop and grab
            Casanova                           North Ryde | 9888 7588                 10 West Parade | 9807 7479         a healthy lunch for
                                                                                                                         your children on the
199-201 Victoria Rd. Gladesville                 Rhodes                                 Woolwich                         way to school or for
             9817 5000                                                                                                   yourself on the way
                                             Oliveto Ristorante E Bar                          Deckhouse                 to work. And on the
  HUNTERS HILL                                                                                                           way home you can
                                                   Brays Bay Reserve                 Clarke Road, Woolwich Dock          easily drop past to
         Lipari Pizza Bar                     4434 Concord Rd, Rhodes                           8279 2706                pick up all those es-
                                                                                                                         sentials: milk, bread,
     1/53-55 Gladesville Rd                             8765 0006                             Cucinetta                  eggs, cream, banan-
             9816 5925                                                                                                   as or all the ingredi-
                                                 Putney                              100 Woolwich Rd. Woolwich,          ents for a tasty graz-
   OTTIMO ITALIAN KITCHEN                                                                       9817 2125                ing board or pasta
                                                 Charcoal Chicken                                                        meal.
         35 Alexandra St
             9817 1110                              88 Charles Street                                                      Victor even has an
                                                        9808 5311                                                        array of sweet Italian
 Macquarie Park                                                                                                          biscuits for dessert
                                                                                                                         and beautiful fresh
         Basils Seafood                                                                                                  flowers for that spe-
                                                                                                                         cial someone.
58-62 Delhi Road | 8899 8980
                                                                                                                           In fact North Ryde
DINE & DISCOVER READY                                                                                                    Fresh is a bit of a
                                                                                                                         one stop shop.
New Locations to Pick Up                                                                                                                         • FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES
A Copy Of The Weekly Times                                                                                                 In the next few       • CONTINENTAL AND ASIAN GROCERIES
                                                                                                                         weeks Victor and        • PREPACKED DELI, MEAT & CHEESE
 AM Newsagency                                Roma Vino                                   Aldi Lane Cove                 Julie will be intro-    • FRESH CUT FLOWERS
1053 Victoria Rd,                          3/30 Roma St,                            The Canopy Shopping                  ducing frozen home      • DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA (IF YOU SPEND OVER $40)
                                           North Epping                                                                  made pasta meals        • WHOLESALE DELIVERY ALSO AVAILABLE
    West Ryde                                                                         Centre, Lane Cove                  - making it even
                                                                                                                         easier for their val-                       Opening times:
      Moko Eastwood                              IGA Greenwich                        Agency 1 Real Estate &             ued customers to        monday to Friday: 7am - 6pm | saturday: 7am - 3pm
75 Rowe St, Eastwood                           Greenwich Road                        Joanne’s Flowers Galore             eat a healthy meal
                                                                                      Avon Rd, North Ryde                with today’s time re-                         30% OFF
     Pishon Patisserie                             Greenwich                                                                                                          FOOD BILL
        & Cake Café                         Midway Newsagency                               Aldi Eastwood
                                                                                          62-80 Rowe St,                                                                                                                              TO REDEEM
      1/77 Rowe St,                               & Post Office                                                                                                                                                                  QUOTE DISCOUNT
         Eastwood                             Midway Shopping                                 Eastwood                                                                                                                            CODE: CASANOVA30
                                                                                         Three Chefs & Co
   Boronia Bakehouse                                  Centre                        Level 1, Macquarie Centre
    95a Pittwater Rd,                       119e North Rd, Ryde                          197 herring road ,
                                                                                          Macquarie Park
        Hunters Hill                            Club Eastwood
     10000 Lab Coffee                              - The Bizzo                        Ron Schofield Men’s
                                                                                            Hairdresser
          & Bakery                               6 Hillview Rd,
81 Rowe St, Eastwood                                Eastwood                           4A/ 22 Blenheim Rd,
 Eastwood SuperFresh                                                                         North Ryde
                                                 La Vigne Bakery
   8/1 Progress Ave,                       82 Rowe St, Eastwood
         Eastwood
                                               North Epping                            The Good Fuel Inn                                         * Offer valid from April 14, 2021
 Etna Trattoria Pizzeria                   Uppercuts Butchery
    10 West Parade,                        8/288 Malton Rd,                            Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz                                       Call us on: 02 9817 5000
        West Ryde                                                                        Rd’s, North Ryde                                          199-201 Victoria Rd, Gladesville NSW 2111
                                              North Epping                                                                                         www.casanovaitalian.com.au
  Zappis Pizzeria Café                                                                  Nextra Newsagent
 17 Oxford St, Epping                            IGA Xpress                         Level 3, Macquarie Centre,
                                           10/275 Malton Rd,
       Coles Epping                                                                     197 Herring Road,
   53/57 Rawson St,                           North Epping                                Macquarie Park
                                               Near Marco’s                                  Cafe Dakota
           Epping                             Hot Bread Cafe
                                             276 Malton Rd,                             33 Waterloo Road,
                                              North Epping                                Macquarie Park
Wednesday 28 April, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11
Ryde Central: an exercise in creative
accounting and underwhelming transparency
                                                   proval for Ryde Central, have been contaminated                                                                             The Mayor’s $110 million, fixed-
                                                   with the false statement along the lines of: “In                                                                           price redevelopment fantasy
                                                   2015 SafeWork NSW deemed the Civic Centre
                                                   unsafe…..”                                                                                                                 I Cilyof Qyde                                  Confidential Items Page 166
                                                     What’s important to consider here is that Safe-                                                                          LHtsty'tandOl)OOrll.WIIV
                                                   work NSW, as the state’s agency dealing with                                                                               @yOll' OOOrilep
                                                   safety in the workplace has the power to shut
                                                   down or ban a site if it is dangerous. It did not.                                                                         ITEM 13(continued)
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                                                                                                                                                                              Ryde Central Project Cost                    ( }!125,000,000
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CLAIM: The Ryde Central
                                                   .,,.,•11Nofficebuid'111-                                                                                                   CLAIM:Then there’s the $110m - up from from the initial                           “Refurbishing the
redevelopment will cost $110m
                                                     StevenKkldns                                                                                                             $98m - Mayor Laxale continues to cite as the                                Civic Centre would cost four
SOURCE: Mayor Jerome Laxale                         OimC,orp::»aleServr.es                                                                                                    cost of the Ryde Central redevelopment.
VERDICT: False                                      CljofRjde                                                                                                                   Unfortunately, he also knows the new figure                               times the $16m figure quoted
                                                    P: (02)99528011                                                                                                           is out of date after a confidential briefing of
                                                    M: 0466"8762                                                                                                              councillors in early 2020 by Mr Kludass, who                                by State Member for Ryde
                                                     E: ~ ! l ! Y J ! j                                                                                                       estimated the cost at that stage, was expect-
                                                    W: ~                                                                                                                      ed to be closer to $125 million plus GST. (see Victor Dominello and former
                                                                                                                                                                              secret meeting document above).
                                                    The case of the missing Ryde Civic                                                                                          At the same briefing, he also detailed to                                 staffer Steve Kludass who, up
                                                   Centre refurbishment option                                                                                                councillors that Ryde intended to break its
                                                                                                                                                                              own rules and provide less car parking spots                                until recently, ran the project
                                                     And so, armed with the furphy of Ryde’s Civic                                                                            for the new development than it forces other
                                                   Centre being a ‘dangerous’ building, the city’s                                                                            developers to provide.
Last week, The Weekly Times revealed how a         officials deprived ratepayers of their chance to                                                                           SOURCE:The 25 per cent cost blow out so far is un-
Safework NSW ‘Improvement Order’ over a rel-       have a say on whether they preferred a refurbish-                                                                                                                                                            Mayor Jerome Laxale
atively minor matter - one fallen roof tile and a  ment option for the building.                                                                                              derstandably concerning some councillors.
carpet trip hazard - was deceptively misused to                                                                                                                               Ryde Councillor Jordan Lane said he’d op-
fool Ryde ratepayers and councillors into believ-    The cost of that refurbishment “in today’s dol-                                                                          posed the exorbitant cost of the Civic Centre
ing the Civic Centre was structurally unsound      lars” would have been around $16.5m according                                                                              VERDICT:redevelopment since being elected a council-                              False
and dangerous.                                     to an email (pictured above) sent to Labor Dep-
The deception happened in plain sight and no       uty Mayor Peter Kim by now-departed chief of                                                                               lor.
one has yet bothered to address it or correct the  the Ryde Central redevelopment, Steve Kludass.                                                                             “I was initially impressed that City of Ryde
record.                                                                                                                                                                       had a financial reserve of some $60m in the
                                                     Despite this, a conga line of Ryde Council’s                                                                             bank,” Clr Lane told The Weekly Times.
  It was also a success. The ringleaders man-      politicians and staffers have continued to inflate                                                                         “With this project we’ll now end up at least
aged to con a majority of Ryde Council’s ultimate  the real cost of refurbishment, including Ryde                                                                             $60 million in debt and ultimately, I don’t be-
decision makers into making the decision to un-    Central’s cheerleader-in-chief Mayor Jerome                                                                                lieve it’s a cost ratepayers should have to
necessarily evacuate the building and for rate-    Laxale.                                                                                                                    pay.”
payers to then fork out millions for new offices                                                                                                                              Mayor Laxale, first elected on a platform of
that were just part of a charade.                    In an open letter to the TWT in which he - not                                                                           saving the Civic Centre in 2012, is now driv-
                                                   surprisingly - criticised Ryde’s State Member,                                                                             ing its demolition, armed with various claims
  And now, communications materials, media         Victor Dominello, for his comment piece in the                                                                             and figures The Weekly Times believes should
commentary in the public domain and even the       TWT a week earlier - Mayor Laxale said: “a re-                                                                             be scrutinised.                                                             tempt argue his version of the facts.
documents seeking NSW Planning Panel ap-           furbishment of the current Ryde Civic Centre and                                                                                                                                                         Understandably. Last week’s revelations
                                                   Civic Hall would also cost more than four times                                                                              Mayor Laxale reacted to last week’s expose
                                                   the $16m figure quoted by Mr Dominello.”                                                                                   by playing the man and not the ball, poking                                 were almost entirely supported by official in-
                                                                                                                                                                              fun at The Weekly Times and avoiding any at-                                formation from City of Ryde documents.
                                                     Mayor Laxale may need to find a new team of
                                                   contractors - Mr Kludass could surely assist.                                                                                                                                                            MORE ON THE RYDE CIVIC CENTRE SAGA NEXT WEEK
12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 28 April, 2021         NOW
  A BRIGHTER 2021                                    OPEN
        in the heart of Ryde
Calvary Ryde Retirement Community is set amongst
8 acres of landscaped grounds, where you can join
an established community for people who value their
family, health and independence.
    Retirement Living                           Residential Aged Care
A delightful downsizing dream that opens up a    Live a fulfilling, secure and relaxed lifestyle in
wonderful world of comfort. Choose between:     one of 116 spacious private rooms with ensuite.
                     Dalton Residences
     Brand new 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments
                       Dalton Gardens
  2 or 3 bedroom villas with private courtyard
www.calvaryryde.org.au                               Call Craig Robinson on
                                                     02 8878 5815
                                                     for a private tour
Wednesday 28 April, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13
                       Getting creative with finance problems
                       Dr Sally & Mr Sam have just left                                  acquired by their                   Rather than effec-   each year.               will be 0% for them
                       my office very happy indeed.                                      SMSF.                              tively paying 49%     Plus, having the         since they’ve run
                                                                                         Since the property                 tax on the rent, the  property    tucked       their business from
                                                                                         is owned in their                  15% tax rate in       safely away in Su-       there for 7 years.
                         They have a com-       al, to land a variable                   personal  names                    SMSF will save them   per will certainly tick
                       mercial loan of          rate of 2.39%, sure                      (the same beneficial               $61,000 every year.   the asset protection      * Jason C. Khoury,
                       $1.4M owing on           they’d save $22,000                      ownership as their                                       box.                     JP, Financial Strat-
                       their building that re-  every year, but this is                  SMSF), the Stamp                    hen they hang their  A Capital Gains          egist, iChoice Man-
                       ceives rent of $180K     a little boring.                         Duty will be a flat                boots up, their SMSF  event will certainly     aging Partner can
                       per annum from their                                              $500!                              tax rate will be 0%,  occur, but the tax       be contacted on
                       own medical centre        We got chatting.                                                           saving them $88,000                            9743 0000
                       business.                 Like many medical
By TWT Finance Editor                           professionals, they                      SatOPuErNdFaOyR2I-N2.S3PE0CpTImON
   Jason C. Khoury*     We could refinance      incorrectly assumed
                       this loan, using their   there’d be Stamp
                       owner-occupied           Duty payable if their
                       property as collater-    property were to be
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ACCOUNTING                                               bathroom                                            BUILDING                                               CARPENTRY
                                                         renovations                                         CONTRACTORS                                            & JOINERY
ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES
                                                         (continued)                                         TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT                               James 0428 581 542
  0414 658 956                                           ANDREW’S BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
                                                                                                               0418 493 789                                         For construction of & repair of decks, pergolas,
• C   hartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent           0414 577 574                                      For all new work, extensions & alterations,            doors &  new building work call James 
• Provided at reasonable rates                                                                               renovations or refurbishments.                           Lic 179663c
www.rgaccounting.com.au                                   • Over 35 years experience in bathroom,            MBA Quality work. 
                                                            kitchen & laundry renovations                                                          Lic 100569c      CARPET LAYING
AIR CONDITIONING                                          • Qualified & Insured workmanship.
                                                          • Projects available on Website                    BP CONSTRUCTIONS                                        BILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631
ACE AIR CONDITIONING                                      • Call for free measure and quote 
                                                          www.perfectceramics.com  Lic R71536                0411 420 011  Brett 9684 6948                          New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs.
  0411 967 333                                           JAYCORP RENOVATIONS                                                                                        40 yrs experience.
                                                                                                             All building work including renovations,
Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C.               0424 261 818                                      extensions, decks pergolas & carports,                 CEMENT RENDERING
  Lic 236838c                                                                                                bathrooms.
TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING                          Combined 30 years of experience in bath-            www.bpconstructions.com.au   Lic 195060c               J PRESTIGE RENDERING
                                                         room and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to
  9481 0667                                              restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish     ALTERATIONS                                              0410 746 378
                                                         in your home. Please visit our website for          0418 484 216                    9674 7527
Sales, Service & Installation of all domestic            recent projects.                                    Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas.         Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality ser-
& commercial air conditioning equipment.                 www.jaycorprenovations.com.au  Lic 306197c          Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S.
www.townandcountryair.com.au                                                                                 Giltinan Builder P/L.                 Lic 91637c       vice g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q
  AU18964 Lic 125392c                                    BEDDING
PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING                                                                                      builders                                               Cleaning
                                                         BEDS ‘N’ SECONDS PAUL GILES
  1300 776 247                                                                                               SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS                              ABC Professional Cleaning 
                                                           9879 4226
All Air Conditioning Work.                                                                                     9879 4855                                              0421 136 088
Lifetime Warranty On Workmanship                         Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses,
❁ Repairs                                                Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens            7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110           Chinese couple/ Home, Office or Strata. Mov-
❁ Service/Maintenance                                    fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of         Your local Extensions/Additions/Renovations/           ing, Spring, Regular. Carpet Steam.
❁ Installation                                           mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local           Patio Builder                                          (free quotes) 0421 136 088
www.provenair.com.au  Lic 310465C AU50152                bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mat-             Fully Guaranteed to comply with the BCA
Alliance Climate Control                                 tresses.  1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville         (Building Code of Australia)!                          S & A CLEANING HUS & WIFE (owner)
                                                                                                             10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card
  8036 2372                                              BLINDS                                              Holders! www.spinryde.com.au                           0411 627 847                 9630 8722
                                                                                                               NSW Builders Licence 45000JP
Air Conditioning Installation, Service & Re-             SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS
pairs. Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old
A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split &            8765 1733
Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au  Lic 271472C
                                                         Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland
ANTENNA                                                  blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at                                                               Home/professional/spring/
                                                         factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian                                                            regular/moving/windows. 15 yrs exp.
MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST                           blinds same day service.
                                                                                                             CMT Building Services (NSW) Pty Ltd                    ALBERTO’s CLEANING & CARPET SHAMPOO
  0431 444 111                                           BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS                             0416 246 431
                                                                                                             Over 20 years experience in all aspects                0418 489 627                 9832 7254
Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc,              Cameron 0401 805 534
Gov app 5 yrs warranty.                                                                                      of renovations, refurbishments, and                    Home - Office - Strata. Call Alberto.
                                                         Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals       alterations. Call    Chris  on  0416  246 431
ARCHITECTS                                               and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron.                 for a consultation
                                                                                                                                                      Lic: 254214C  Cleaning – High Pressure
PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L                                BOOKS -
                                                         COMIC or PICTURE                                    GRAMERCY PROJECTS                                      NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN
  9878 5850
                                                           0410 743 215                                        Nathan 0410 427427                                   9888 5406                    0414 765 181
P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, ca-                                                                                                                         Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer.
pable of handling all types of work, both resi-          Wide range of comics, graphic novels and picture    • Design & Construct Custom Built Homes.               No job too small.
dential and commercial, alterations or new.              books. New and VG condition. All ages .             • Extensions, Alteration & Additions.
                                                         Gladesville Area. 9816 4082 or 0410 743 215.        • Renovation Packages                                  Clotheslines
ASBESTOS REMOVAL                                                                                             • Kitchen & Bathrooms
                                                                                                             • Decks & Pergolas                                     DOCTOR  CLOTHESLINES         0407  585     691
 ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807                                                                             • Home Warranty Insurance Available                     
                                                                                                             • No obligation fee quotes
* All types of Asbestos removal                                                                              www.gramercyprojects.com.au 
* Garages & Sheds Demolition                                                                                   NSW Builders Licence 300222c
* Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections
* Free Quotes * All areas                                                                                                                                           Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on
* Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg.                                                                                                                           new or repairs.
* Fully Licensed & Insured                                                                                   CARPENTER/BUILDER                                      Full range of folding lines
www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Face-                                                                                                                                 Call Richard 0407 585 691
book/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney 
  Lic.Class B 210719                                                                                         M  JD  CARPENTRY            0414      418  248         COMPUTERS
                                                                                                                                Matthew
ballustrades                                                                                                 For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and            GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS
                                                                                                             maintenance works.
WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM                                                                                                                                                0401 339 402
                                                         bricklayers                                         ASH BUILDING & CARPENTRY PTY LTD
  9645 6358                                                                                                                                                         • Free service call
                                                                                                               0415 123 658                                         • Home office support
Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless                                                            Residential builders, extentions, renovations,         • I.T. specialist
steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing,        BRICKLAYER/BLOCKLAYER                               kitchens, bathrooms and decks.                         • All work guaranteed
auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote,           0411 762 242                                                                                             • www.g1computers.com.au
helpful services. wardsteel.com.au                                                                           “Professional and reliable service at a
                                                         30+yrs experience. Professional. Small to medium    competitive price”                    Lic 332083C
bathroom
renovations                                              jobs. Insurance work. Replace rusted lintels. Con-  Carpenter/Builder  0412 691 470
                                                         crete rend3ering. Free quotes.  
SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS                                                                  Lic. R83479                                                              concreting
  9879 4855                                                                                                  General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small              AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE
                                                          QUALITY WORK GUAGRaAryN0TE4E3D1 163 114            renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small
7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110                                                                 jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience.              Charlie 0413 777 239
Complete bathroom renovation for $19,999*                GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES                        Ted Ryan 0412691470.                  Lic no 1684c
including tiles and fittings to the value of             * Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For                                                                  Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete
$3,999*                                                  prompt reliable service call Gary.  Lic No 180752c  ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES                            work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs
10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card                                                                                                                             welcome. Over 32 Years Experience.   Lic. 129960c
Holders! www.spinryde.com.au                              BRICK & BLOCK LAYSItNevGe 0409 124 751               Michael 0407 912 355
  NSW Builders Licence 45000JP                           Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc.                                                                G RIGHETTO & SON  0419 282 402
                                                         Plus heritage work. Call Steve.                     All carpentry, renovations, decks, property
*Quoted prices are based on a 5m2 floor area and do not                                                      maintenance & repairs. All general building            Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc.
include asbestos or wall removal*                                                                            work. Fully insured.
                                                                                                             Call Michael Lyall 0407 912 355  Lic No 188739C         NOW IN SIX LANGUAGLicE11S427!C
                                                                                           Lic. 55906c
APS BATHROOM & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS                       RYDE BRICKLAYING & PAVING 
  0410 454 165
Thinking of Renovating ?                                   0426 970 190                                        To advertise
Call us for a free quote                                                                                     Phone: 9807 6666
Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry                              35 Years experience. Repairs, re-pointing,
Renovations                                              Landscape Design, Stonework, Garden Main-
Over 20yrs Experience                                    tenance. Quality workmanship.
                             Lic 207688c                 Call Joe Wood 0426 970 190.   Lic 208862c
www.apsbathroomsandkitchens.com.au
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concreting (continued)                                   Electricians (continued)                                    EXCAVATIONS                                        GARDENING
TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD                               EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Ltd                              FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS &                           ABLOOM ACE GARDENING
                                                                                                                     MINI EXCAVATIONS
  0404 770 791                                           9809 7001                   0417 690 627                                                                       8819 4980  Sam or Chad 0410 774 647
                                                         Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation,                  Glen 0418 268 040
Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-                     repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans.                                                             Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard
                                                         Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 Thorn             Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from          clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing,
Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial                   St Ryde                                         Lic 35887c  760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tip-          Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal,
                                                                                                                     pers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All       Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash,
over 25years experience        Lic 52825c                                                                            Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen                       Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance,
                                                                                                                                                                        Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best
concretE Cutting                                         GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES                                                                                 hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad
                                                         9807 1957                   0419 200 011
                                                                                                                     FENCING                                            AL’s COMPLETE GARDEN CARE
MASTER CHASING SERVICES                                  All electrical installs & repairs, AH service,
                                                                                                                                                                          Al 0414 753 258
  0403 111 758                                           competitive rates..                        Lic No 90476c    PRIMO FENCING   0402 981 141
                                                                                                                                                                        Qualified horticulturalist, Complete garden
Specialising in concrete cutting, core                   LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN                             Specialise in all timber & colourbond fences.      maintenance. Lawn mowing, hedging,
drilling, road sawing and wall sawing.                    Blake 0488 843 433                                         No job to small. 20 years experience,              fertilising, weed control, Comm/Res/Strata
                                                                                                                     workmanship guaranteed.                            Call Al
DAMPNESS                                                 + Small family owned business                               Call Colin 0402 981 141
                                                         + No call-out fee                                                                                              a & a absolute best price
                                                         + Seniors discount
ANTI-DAMP                                                + 100% satisfaction guaranteed                                                                                 9439 8550  Jack 0411 351 161
                                                         + Credit cards welcome                                      LOCAL FENCING                 9807 2367
1300 301 210   0412 229 955                                                                                                                                             Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lop-
                                                         Captain Cook Electrical                    Lic 288540c      Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool,      ping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown gar-
* Rising Dampness                                                                                                    log walls. Free quotes                             den, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack
* Condensation & Dampness                                GET SPARKED ELECTRICAL &
* Sub-floor Ventilation                                  COMPUTERS                                                                                                      GECKO PLANTSCAPE
* Rising Damp Contact us for a free quote.                 Greg 0422 169 313                                         KOALA  FENCING
www.antidamp.com.au                                                                                                                                                       Robbie 0412 131 362
                                                                                                                       Martin 0412 010 212
dentist                                                  ❁ How about a safety switch                                                                                    Irrigation solutions for your garden during
                                                         ❁ New installations or renovations                          Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences &         water restrictions. Horticultural advice, gar-
PUTNEY  DENTAL  SURGER9Y8 09                             ❁ Data, electrical                                          gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs.         den maintenance and green walls. Qualified
                               7110                      ❁ Domestic, commercial & industrial                         call Martin 0412 010 212                           Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie
                                                         ❁ Fast reliable service.                                                                                       0412 131 362
• Over 25 years’ experience  in Putney
• Renowned for gentleness and care                       ❁ Servicing All Area                       Lic 180641c      ANDREW SPIES FENCING                               NORTH RYDE GARDENING
• Exceptional quality at affordable price
• Prompt appointments. 6 days                                                                                          0410 534 692                                     0414 765 181   9888 5406
• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental                   Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp
check-up and mouthguard                                                                                              Specialises in all types of fencing. View          Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean,
• Book On-Line                                             Ian 0412 988 012                                          website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com                 tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf,
                                                                                                                                                                        rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure
www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au                           ✓ Same Day Service                                          S  mith Fencing  0400 598 403                      clean. Call Alan.
                                                         ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms,
DOG GROOMER                                              ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points)                 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets.          DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING SERVICES
                                                         ✓ Pensioner Discounts                                       Small jobs & Repairs Welcome
Groom To You   0400 126 794                              ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville                    psmithfencing@gmail .com                             Nick 0408 688 949
                                                         ✓ Small Jobs Welcome
Clipping, bathing, blow dry, nails trimmed,              www.secure-electrical.com.au  Lic 92264C                    A  XFIX fencing  0498 058 885                      Qualified horticulturalist
ears cleaned.                                                                                                                                                           Specialising in garden maintenance,
All breeds under 25kg. At groomers home                  DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES                               Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau,      garden make over’s and organic
in West Ryde.                                                                                                        c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool   vegetable gardens. Fully insured. Call Nick.
Ph: Corinne Cucek | Groom To You |                         Andrew/Electrician 0417 909407                            council requirements. Call Andre.
0400 126 794.                                             Tina/Admin 0451 899622                                                                                        Gardening & Tree Services 
                                                         Power & lighting, All electrical work, Upgrade              JEFF’S Fencing
DRAINER                                                  switchboard, Rewiring, Ceiling fans, Smoke                                                                       0412 594 911
                                                                                                                       Jeff 0455 987 989
SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS   Lic 143252c                    alarm, Data & telephone.                   Lic 201164c                                                         Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration gar-
                                                                                                                     Specialising in Treated Pine Timber Fencing.       den design 15 years experience. Tree lopping
0414 837 679   Phil  9715 1804                            Roger’s Electrical Service                                 Best quality and price. Free Quotes. Call          25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully
                                                                                                                     Jeff on 0455 987 989.                              insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911
Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water
Toilets,  basins,  baths,  shower,   laundry,  kitchens    0422 628 109 | 9420 3370                                  FLORISTS                                           GAS
Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treat-         • Domestic work
ment. All work guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. 24/7              • Affordable service                                        BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST                              SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST
emergency. Same day service, reliable, profes-           • Local and reliable                       Lic. 121864c
sional, efficient.                                                                                                     9874 1577                                        0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
                                                         Local Electrical Services
RYDE SEWERFIX                                                                                                        Multi Award Winning Florist                        Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new con-
                                                           James 02 8046 9983                                        Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions                  nections/servicing/commissioning of room/
9809 4230  0412 200 939                                                                                              Member Interflora
                                                         Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician                         Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao               central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial
                                                                                                                     Email: [email protected]            kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist                            • Electrical Repairs                                                                                           heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Py-
                                                         • Smoke Alarms
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location               • Switchboards upgrades                                                                                        rox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse,
• Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes                                                                                                                                   Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmas-
Over 50 year experience                Lic. L985         • PowerPoints                                               FURNITURE REPAIRS
                                                                                                                     & CABINET MAKING
Electricians                                             • Lighting installation                                                                                        ter, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ
                                                         •  SHNeonmioerOsSDaifsecWtoyuCnhtse ckIsN                                                                      conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same
GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SER-                                                                        SIXLic 271472C                                                      day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All
VICE                                                     •                                                           TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE                         work Guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft-
  Grant 0403 868 457 / 9489 3543                            LANGUAGES                                                0417 457 897                  8765 8949            pos, 24/7 Emergencies.     Lic 143252C
Local  Electrician.  No job to small.  Over 30                                                                       Custom made furniture and specialist repairs &
yrs experience. Pensioner discount.                                                                                  restoration work. 30 years experience.
                                                                                                                                                                        GLASs
                                                                                                                     garage doors
EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES                                                                                                                                            GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE
                                                                                                                                                                        9817 3416                9816 3055
  Gerard 0408 447 882                                                                                                                                                   Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens,
All electrical repairs – residential & commercial                                                                    RYDE GARAGE DOORS  9809 1965
rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new wor                                                                                                                             mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure
                                                                                                                     Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call  and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.
Call Gerard.                Lic 82184c                      www.weeklytimes.com.au                                   for free quote.
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GUTTERING &                                                            Ironing services                                                                           LAWN MOWER REPAIRS                                     PAINTERS & DECORATORS
METAL ROOFING                                                                            0411 155 774                                                                                                                    (continued)
                                                                       IRONING                                                                                    RYDE CITY MOWERS  9809 0329
GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS                                           Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days                                                                                                     JAMES THE PAINTER   0405 765 631
                                                                       p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around                                                         Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers,
                    9477 5943                                                                                                                                     brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening.             Interior, exterior, all repairs, Small jobs
                                                                                                                                                                  Guaranteed service. Factory trained &                  welcome, reliable, reasonable prices.
We clean roof gutters, no mess, local,                                                                                                                            qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery        Pensioner discount. Immediate start.
guaranteed, insured                                                    KITCHENS                                                                                   available (charges apply)                              Call James 0405 765 631                Lic 195805c
GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST                                   Granite & Marble Natural Stone                                                             THE MOWER SURGEON  0407 419 793                        pest control
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804                                              9809 3623                                                                                3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line               Access Pest Control
                                                                                                                                                                  trimmer repairs & service.
Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured,                      Kitchen & vanity tops 100’s of colours. Est                                                                                                         02 8605 6637
on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace)                         60yrs Gladesville.                                                                         Massage
Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys,                              www.ronbennettmarble.com.au                                                                                                                       All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner
flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting,                                                                                                                  QUALIFIED STRESS RELIEVING                             discounts). Will beat any competitor quote
raintanks, roof & skylight leaks.   Lic 143252c                          0413 395 444                                                                                                                                      Lic # 5092837
25 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted                                                                                                                                0406 038 729
                                                                       Full Kitchen Package $4999
ABC SEAMLESS                                       9748 3022                                                                                                      Relaxing full body massage.                            FORENSIC PEST CONTROL PC
                                                                       Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top,                                                       All Sydney areas. Ayurvedic Style.                       1300 360 457
• Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing                                 Rangehood, Sink, Mixer tap, Tiles                                                          Home visit. Call 0406 038 729
• Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning                         256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville                                                                                                                The Pest Detectives All termite & general
• Discounted prices & free quotes                                      [email protected]                                                                                                                          pestcontrol, sub floor ventilation & bird control. PC
• Over 40 years in the industry                                        www.aryankitchen.com.au
• Fully licenced and insured                                                                                                                                                                                               Lic 3433
                                                                       COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS
• Comprehensive warranties                                                                                                                                        PAINTERS & DECORATORS                                  PEST CONTROL                    9449 2948
                                                                        Glenn 0414 717 111                                                                                                                               NOISES IN THE ROOF?
hairdresser                                                                                                                                                       PETER PAINTING                                         Be rodent free this winter from
                                                                       Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete                                                                                               as little as $180.00. We also do Pos-
want a great haircut?                                                                                                                                             0423 808 115                     8819 2795             sum Removal! 40+ yrs Exp.
                                                                       jEoxbp.eArliletnracde.eFs.reUenQbeuaottaebs.lePpernicse.Ds.isBcu. i0ld4e1r42701Y7e1a1rs1   25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner                    Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services
  9888 5257                                                              Lic no 301036c
                                                                                                                                                                  Discount. Free Quotes            Lic 157468c           BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL  
Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber,
Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East.                            KITCHEN REPAIRS                                                                            RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES                      0423 203 356
HANDYMAN                                                               KITCHEN REPAIRS                                                                              0412 944 025                                         ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services
S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES                                       Angelo 0408 677 614                                                                      Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types        From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au
                                                                                                                                                                  of painting, reliable, reasonable price.
  Sam 0414 413 326                                                     Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets,                                                 Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount.   Lic 150743c         PLASTERING
                                                                       Kick-boards etc.
Specialising in all Building, Carpentry &                              No job too small. Free quotes 7 days.                                                      MICHAEL THE PAINTER                                    GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES
Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc.                             [email protected] Lic no 139738C
Ph. Sam                                                                                                                                                             Michael 0412 444 838                                   Demitri 0404 770 412
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         All types of plastering * Reasonable rates.
Nicholas carpentry & Handyman                                                                                                                                     • Professional and reliable
services                                                                                                                                                          • All types of painting • All areas                    Call Demitri                Lic 288665c
                                                                                                                                                                  • Reasonable rates • Best quality
Steven 0419 606 288                                                                                                                                               • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc
• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations                                                                                                                     Call Michael.                    Lic 320177c           PLUMBERS
• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint-
ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this                       LANDSCAPING                                                                                W Z FINE PAINTING SERVICE PTY LTD
advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au  Lic no 108119c                                                                                                                        David 0450 726 188                                   BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST
                                                                                                                                                                  * Reliable and professional                            9638 1398                  0419 409 130
Retired Builder                                                        TREEMENDOUS LANDSCAPES P/L                                                                 * Guaranteed quality and price.
                                                                                                                                                                  * All types of painting * Fully Lic & Ins.             All general plumbing including gas. (24hr
  Charlie 0411 703 057                                                 9874 2605   Paul 0407 207 672                                                              * Free onsite quote.                                   Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Lic No 310324c        quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880
Small Jobs, Repairs, Competitive Rates.                                Landscape design & construction. Member of AILDM
Call Charlie 0411 703 057                                                Lic 77216c                                                                               Aspect Painting & Decorating                           Mastercard & Visa welcome.
                                                                                                                                                                    0401 951 257                                         COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         0414 808 809                    9808 3020
                                                                       MORNING BLUSH LANDSCAPES                                                                   All types of painting, reliable, g’teed service, free  Phillip Draper West Ryde                     Lic 3906
                                                                                                                                                                  quotes, pensioners discount fully insureds 
                                                                         0419 227 477                                                                               Lic149577c
Qualified Craftsman & Handyman                                         Paving, Decking, Pergolas, Planting/Turfing                                                EDGE PAINTING          Sam 0433 742 162                POOLE & CO PLUMBING        0412 200 939
                                                                       Drainage, Retaining Walls, Brick & Block                                                                                                          9809 4230 
   Ring Tristan Tall 0413 878 479                                      Concreting, Pathways, Driveways, Fencing.                                                   
Indoor and outdoor jobs. Most trades.                                                                                                                             * Master Painters Association Member.
Email: [email protected]
ABN: 59832391719                                                                                                                                                  * Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing &         Your Local Plumber for 50 Years.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Blocked drains cleared
                                                                                                                                                                  repainting. Interior/exterior                          * Taps & toilets
                                                                       Ph: 0419 227 477    Lic 282208c
                                                                                                                                                                  * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed.              * Hot Water
                                                                                                                                                                  www.edgepainting.net         Lic 267578c/MPA280514     * Gasfitting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         www.pooletheplumber.com.au  
hot water services                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Lic 985
RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE                                                 Laundry/Bathroom                                                                           Honest painting  0452 639 991                          RYDE SEWERFIX
9809 4230  0412 200 939                                                Nicholas Carpentry &                                                                       Over 20 years experience. Specializing in              9809 4230                  0412 200 939
                                                                       Handyman Services                                                                          repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal.              Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st
Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas                                                                                                                  Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured.          • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location
hot water heaters.                                                        Steven 0419 606288                                                                      Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.                • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes
                                                         Lic No L985                                                                                                Lic 312751                                           Over 50 year experience                      Lic. L985
                                                                       Full premium renovation service - waterproof,
A HOT WATER SPECIALIST                                                 tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets.                                              SYDNEY PAINT CO                                        PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING
                                                                       Quote this advert and get 10% discount!!                                                     0414 457 417
0414 837 679 Phil   9715 1804                                          www.nicholascarpentry.com.au                                                               -All types of painting - Mould removal & re-             0418 961 406
Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric,                           NSW Building Lic No 108119c                                                                                                                     Est. Locally 1981 
                                                                                                                                                                  pairs - Fully licensed & insured - Free quotes                                                      Lic 3792
                                                                       LAWN MOWING
Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem,                                                                                                                           – Call Les                       Lic: 362645
                                                                        JAYS MAINTENANCEJaPsLoUnS0424 619 816
Bosch,Pyrox,Aquamax,Solahart,Thermann,                                                                                                                            PERFECTION PAINTERS                                    To advertise
Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot,                             SERVING THE LOCAL AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS. Lawn,                                                                                                      Phone:
Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same                                gutters cleared. Fuly Insured. Cal Jason                                                     Joseph 0451 123 231
day service, reliable, professional, efficient.                                                                                                                                                                           9807 6666
EAfltlpwoso,rk24g/u7aErmaenrtgeeendc.ie2s5.   Yrs  exp.  C/Cards,                                                                                                 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning
                                                                                                                                                                  * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior.
                                                          Lic 143252c                                                                                             Free & Quote Insured
                                                                                                                                                                  www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au 
                                                                                                                                                                    Lic. 269706C
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PLUMBERS (continued)                                    PLUMBERS (continued)                                  roof repairs                                       Sewing Machine
YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER                                 Ryde City Hot Water & Plumbing                        BOB THE ROOFER  0418 677 188                       Wanted To Buy  0401 802 752
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time,             Alfred 0418 976 679                                 All roof repairs, renewals, restoration.           Old Singer or Bernina Machines.
                                                                                                              Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp.         Any age/condition. Additional $20 if deliv-
Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared.    LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. •                                                                  ered to Drummoyne.
                                                                                                                Lic 123259C                                      Call Malcolm on 0401 802 752
Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers          Hot Water Repairs & Replacements
                                                                                                                                                                 stove repairs
Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water   • Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General              rubbish removals
                                                                                                                                                                 RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 
heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer.      Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical
                                                                                                                                                                   0409 833 832
                                                        Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or
                                                        Alfred on 0418 976 679   Licence No. 111700C                                                             Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast
                                                                                                                                                                 service 0409 833 832 9807 9828
Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs
                                                                                                                                                                 surveyor
Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing       REFRIGERATOR                                          Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL
                                                        REPAIRS                                                                                                  ATS LAND SURVEYORS
Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves                                                              Cheapest  Price’s
                                                        RYDE REPAIR CENTRE  0409 833 832                                     Call                                  9808 6854
BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters,                                                                                      Garry  0416       295  790
                                                        Repairs all fridges/seal washers,                                                                        Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@
cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/         dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409                                                                        atssurveyors.com.au
                                                        833 832 9807 9828
asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No                                                           * All types of waste (large or small)              TILES/TILING
job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp.                                                        * Household * Deceased estates                     ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES
                                                                                                              * Senior Discount * Free quotes
C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. 	   Lic. 143252c                                                                                                                Gabriel 0404 032 426
GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES                                                                                 * 30 years exp * 7 days                            Specilaising in bathroom renos & all types
9817 4777  0413 402 599                                                                                                      We’ll SAVE you.                     of wall & floor tiling. Call Gabriel  Lic 251461c
For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.               REMOVALISTS                                           FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL                              TONY TILING
24hr/7days. Emerg. serv.
Visa/Master/Eftpos.                    Lic 168655C      AB HOME REMOVAL                                         Glen0418 268 040                                   0414 616 366
CMF PLUMBING                                            0431 995 369  9745 5772                               • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes                   All Ceramic Tiles (wall & floor) etc.
0411 232 629  9808 4220                                                                                       • Excavator for hire                               All waterproofing. All areas.   Lic No R78511
• Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting              Excellent Service. No job too big or small. Local     • Domestic/Commercial
                                                        and interstate. $90 per hour.                         • Good Rates                                       tree lopping
                                                                                                              • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen.
• Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV                                                                                                                    VIC’S TREE CUTTING
• No job too small                     Lic 117469c
                                                        roofing                                                                                                  0404 162 752  9858 2874
FRANK DRAPER SEWER REPAIRS &                                                                                  safety rails
REPLACEMENTS  0438 065 852                              J & M SCHALK.                                                                                            Tree pruning and removal, stump grinding. Fully
Free Quotes, High Pressure Water Jetter Service. -      9878 4483  0408 642 056                               Safety Rails by Rails 2U                           ins. Free Quotes. Qual Aborist. Family business.
Ryde                                   Lic 181690c
                                                                                                                Les 0439 967 102                                 S T J Group Tree Services
RYDE GAS COMPANY                                        Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac-
                                                        ing valleys, F/Q,                   Lic R91302.       Make your home safer by installing internal and      0401 181 780
  9809 4230 0412 200 939                                                                                      external rails by experienced installer.
Local Gas Specialists                                   LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST                          Can supply and install large range of rail sizes,  Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree
· Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced                                                                          no long waiting lists. No job too small. Senior    services - removal, clearing, lopping,
· Carbon Monoxide Testing                               0414 837 679  Phil 9715 1804                          Discounts. Obligation Free Quote. Ph Les           stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free
· Hot Water Heaters                                                                                                                                              Quotes • call Steve
· Leak location & repair                                Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/
· New installations, replacement & additions                                                                                                                     Tree Lopping Services 
· Bayonets & BBQ conversions.          Lic. L985        skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing,
                                                        Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebed-                                                           0412 594 911
                                                        ding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared,            SKIP BINS
TAP RESCUE  1300 827 000                                relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Down-                                                                The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump
                                                        pipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same           PAYLESS MINI SKIPS                                 grinding storm work. Emergency services
We repair, supply, install direct to you TAPS,          day service – reliable, professional, efficient.                                                         qualified arborist landscaping . Best and
TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters               All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards,             0402 844 744  George 0415 224 460                  cheapest service. 15 years experience.
and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! 0414 333 461                 Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies.           Lic 143252c                                                          Free quotes fully insured 7days service
  Lic 40572c                                                                                                  2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising        Simon 0412 594 911
                                                                                                              in small drives. Call George
LOCAL PLUMBER                                           sam’s roofing P/L                                                                                        ATTACK TREE SERVICES
                                                                                                              Solicitors
  0488 801 042                                            Sam 0416 178 058                                    & CONVEYANCING                                       0419 227 477
• Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes        All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small       OSBORNE HOWELL  9807 3222                          ✓ Qualified Arborist 	 ✓ Tree & Hedge Pruning
• 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers                               33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote.  Lic 215152c                                                                ✓ Tree Removal ✓ Palm Tree Tidying
• On-time & Reliable                                                                                          Over 50 years in RYDE.                             ✓ Stump Grinding ✓ Rubbish Removal
• Plumbers you can trust                                Top ryde top roofing                                  Shop 6, 43-49 Blaxland Road, Ryde
• All works guaranteed                                  0410 322 681  9871 0313                               (Entry via Argyle Ave) Wills, Estates,             Call Bassam 0419 227 477
• $0 CALL out                                                                                                 Probate, Conveyancing, Family Law, Com-
• You approve the price before we start!                                                                      mercial Leases, Sale of Business.                   To advertise
$50 OFF when you mention this AD                                                                                                                                         Phone:
Need a Local Plumber Fast?                              • High pressure cleaning                                                                                    9807 6666
                                                        • All roof repairs & painting F/Q.
  9191 7353                                             • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc         Lic 136874c
Do you have no hot water?                               roof painting                                          LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122
Is your drain blocked?
ADroeyyoouurwtaanptsaannedxttorailegtasslepaokiinntg??  AARON’S ROOFING                                       Established 1983 -
CFoarllfJaesrtefmrieynodnly9s1e9rv1ic7e35w3ith a smile                                                        Accredited Specialist: Family Law and
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed                            0410 322 681  9871 0313                               Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring
                                                                                                              Power of Attorney. Home visits available.
PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS                             High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs &            243 Victoria Road, Gladesville
The Punctual Plumbers -   9191 7353                     colour 20% off. F/Q	Pens Disc.
                                                                                                              Security Doors
• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers                 PETER PAINTING                      8819 2795
• $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service                                                                   MICKS STEELWORKS  0412 078 671
• Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared            0423 808 115 
• Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting                                                                Security doors/windows/grills, Fences,
• Seniors Discounts                                                                                           Gates, Customisation, Galvanised –
www.pureplumbingpros.com.au                                                                                   Powder coating. Call for free quote Lic T8505631
To advertise                                            High pressure clean & painting. Free quotes.
        Phone:                                          20% off quoted price. Work Guaranteed. 
                                                          Lic 157468c
  9807 6666
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TV REPAIRS                                                                       VENETIAN BLINDS                                          weddings                                             WINDOW CLEANING
EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
                                                                                 AMORS VENETIAN BLIND LAUNDRY                             RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY                                 (continued)
0412 566 100                               9807 2772                               8765 1733
                                                                                                                                            0414 843 759                                       SPIC AND SPAN WINDOW CLEANING
• Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus                                           Gentle pressure clean, wax finish, re-cond. of all
• Get your DIGITAL Ready                                                         makes, free wash with all full reps. Same day serv.      WINDOW CLEANING                                        Greg 0411 055 476
•  All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, An-                                    Meas & quote on venet, vertical & Holland. Gladesville.
 tenna • Owner operated for 20 years                                                                                                      NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,                          Also soft house wash. Greg: H/ pressure clean-
                                                                                 WASHING                                                                                                       ing. Sydney Water exempt.
WEST RYDE TV & DIGITAL BOX SET UP                                                                                                         9808 6773  Eugene0415 258 454
                                                                                 MACHINE REPAIRS                                                                                               OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING
  9804 6954                                                                                                                               Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins.
                                                                                 RYDE REPAIR CENTRE  0409 833 832                         Eugene                                               9874 2815  David 0412 667 525
DVD, home theatre, plasma TV Antenna,
install & repairs 35 yrs exp. Pen Disc.                                          Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dish-                                                              Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified. Fully
                                                                                 washers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828                                                                       Insured 20 yrs exp. Call David
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                                  HAT Stand classic stylish                                                  Cat of the Week
for Sale                          and good quality 2                             Wanted
CABINET Six piece glass           choices $20 and $30 Ph                         PHOTOS Old B/W, Rural,
line near new, selling            0425 370 022                                   Social Scenes, Street
very cheap 10c Ph 9888            HEATER Tower Delonghi                          Shots, Travel up to 1960’s
9611                              classic better type vgc                        Ph 0407 926 172
BIRD Cages with mobile            great value $55 Ph 0425
stands suit medium size           370 022
b92irP6ds1A7$250INeachTPhIN040G7  VACUUM   super  Cleaner                        Wanted To Buy
                                  bagless          power
                                  hardly used $40 Ph 0425
FOOD Warmer on                    370 022                                        OLD Tools, Old Lego’s,
casters Salton brand              ROOM Dividers office or                        Guitar, DVD CD, Old
3 heat sections ideal             home very good quality                         Games winter cloth
for BBQ’s or parties              look fantastic $25 and                         jewellery Bric a Brac Call
74x64x38cms $30 Ph                $40 Ph 0425 370 022                            Now 0431 296 741
0407 926 172                                                                     RECORDS From the 60’s
                                                                                 to the 90’s. Please call
DVD Player TEAC  $30LPich enMcOeBNILIoTY: 2W0a6lk7er1w3itch                      Darren 0412 423 538
0415 953 099                 chair strong and vgc only
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                                                                                                 Hunters Hill humbles Epping in Rugby classic
                                                                                                 Hunters Hill Rugby Club is going from strength to strength, humbling a hard hitting Epping side 40-12 on
                                                                                                 Saturday says club spokesman Luke McCormack.
☐ “Hunters Hill Centre Josh Camroux bursts through the midfield on                                 “After a powerful showing in   of big hits.                      40 to 12 win.”                                     the game saw a breakdown of
Saturday” Photo by Pete Kenny Photography of Framing Life”                                       Round One where we swept           “The Hunters Hill team were       All Hunters Hill teams now sit                   the Hunters Hill game structure
                                                                                                 to seven victories in seven                                                                                           and Epping were able to exploit
                                                                                                 grades, Hunters Hill Rugby put   led well by eventual Player of    at the top of their respective                     these lapses in concentration.
                                                                                                 on another strong performance    the Match Steve Morton.           ladders and have a tough away
                                                                                                 when travelling away to Epping                                     assignment next week against                         “Coach Graham Stokes gave
                                                                                                 on Saturday.                       “Hunters Hill’s well oiled      University of NSW at Dacey-                        some stern words at half time,
                                                                                                                                  backline really laid on some      ville this Saturday.                               and the team returned to the
                                                                                                   “First Grade was an extreme-   dazzling tries led around by the                                                     basics, and drove a strong fin-
                                                                                                 ly physical encounter with a     wily Jake Henwood.                  The matches will start at Da-                    ish in the second half, posting a
                                                                                                 plucky Epping providing plenty                                     vid Phillips Field at 10.45am.                     43 to14 victory.”
                                                                                                                                    “After some initial resistance
                                                                                                                                  the side drove to a strong win      “In second grade periods of
                                                                                                 Netball community celebrates start of 2021 season
                                                                                                 Federal Member for Bennelong John Alexander had a playful dig at his state political colleague, State Mem-
                                                                                                 ber for Ryde Victor Dominello, after shooting the first goal of the 2021 ERNA (Eastwood Ryde Netball Asso-
                                                                                                 ciation) season in his first attempt.
                                                                                                   ”Wonderful to again shoot the first goal at   at the season opener ”were there long
                                                                                                 the 2021 Eastwood Ryde Netball Associa-         enough to see the absolute chaos getting
                                                                                                 tion netball season opening ceremony last       out of (not only) the netball car park but -
                                                                                                 Saturday morning!” Mr Alexander said.           even worse - the soccer carpark!!! Argh!!!
                                                                                                   ”Victor Dominello MP had the first at-          ”Seriously, parking needs to be looked at
                                                                                                 tempt, but alas it failed to find the ring - I  and maybe traffic controllers.
                                                                                                 can report I only needed the one oppor-
                                                                                                 tunity to claim the bragging rights for the       ”Between soccer, netball and hockey
                                                                                                 first goal.”                                    there would be thousands that commute
                                                                                                                                                 in this area.”
                                                                                                   He said ERNA was a wonderful commu-
                                                                                                 nity organisation and a key driver of sports      ERNA has 24 affiliated clubs and is home
                                                                                                 participation which had many benefits in        to the ERNA Hawks Premier League teams
                                                                                                 physical/mental/social health and wellbe-       and has dedicated pathways for players
                                                                                                 ing.                                            aspiring to compete at representative level.
                                                                                                   ”I highly recommend preventative health                                                                             ☐ Pictured, left, Federal Member
                                                                                                 sports participation, and not just for the                                                                            for Bennelong, John Alexander,
                                                                                                 kids, the big kids as well!”                                                                                          shoots the first goal of the ERNA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2021 season at his first attempt as
                                                                                                   But with the soccer season also under-                                                                              friendly challenger, State Member
                                                                                                 way and matches being played nearby,                                                                                  for Ryde Victor Dominello looks
                                                                                                 it was hard to miss the frustrating traffic                                                                           on. Above, local players and of-
                                                                                                 chaos with car parking facilities in peak                                                                             ficials are joined by the local MPs
                                                                                                 demand.                                                                                                               and other local leaders including
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Ryde Council’s unofficial ‘Minister
                                                                                                   Posting on ERNA’s Facebook Page, Jes-                                                                               for Sport’ Clr Roy Maggio and Ryde
                                                                                                 sica Mills Cirene said she hoped both MPs                                                                             Sports Foundation’s Paul Moujalli.
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                                 Hope L Macdonald 16 Rk 3 C                                                                                                                                          J Klueckmann 35/11 A Crock-     ell P McPhie 32/25 D Pocock
Tue Apr 20 Club Pairs C/ships    Bamback M Burkett C Benson      4 v Dundas Sports D Byron  D    70 (10) d Warringah 39 (0) Gde   C Banks d Denistone 20/13         J Mazzaferro 21/15 J Uren P      art G Hatch I Christopherson    T Locascio d Z Bosnjakovic J
J Lloyd G Blunt d M Nemeth V     21 J Bryant J Bax J Jones 13    Singleton P Harbrow J Bou-      7 Lane Cove 68 (10) d Manly      Denistone d M Johnaston M         Murphy d T King A Beloe 34/5     d C Madafiglio B Morton E       Hae 25/22 Sun Apr 25 Anzac
Elias, J Doyle L Cook d K Sag-   Rk 5 A Barton P Ying R Inchley  los won 19/18 D Oppedisano      49 (10) Cookatoos Balmain 72     Caldwell K Judd 24/15             C Norgate N Holman N Elder       Coleman 27/25 D Moody R         Day J Fleming B Cutrone A
gers A Dale Social Triples F     27 C Toms A Broholm 8 Win       J Fry M Hollier R Matheson      (5) d Lane Cove 24 (0) Social S    CHRIS DALE                      d N Ward S Merani R Hurley       Court S Skinner F Mc Garry d    Blake d D Pocock B Carabetta
Palmer E Wilton K Stewart d J    Rk 4 Jackpot not won AGM        lost13/25 S Mewburn W Da-       Walder M Collum C Albert d J                                       30/19 G Monk R Preston d         B Nicoll N Martelli G Drabsch   G Hatch 25/24 S McClatchey
Maclaine J Beale P Hirst         details President C Benson VP   ley M Havron P Delves won       Davey D Lloyd M Terry 21/20        North Ryde RSL Men              C Carmichael P Roy 19/16 J       G Carroll 20/16 K Johnson D     R Issacs S Skinner d C Smith
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                                 l Humphreys Treasurer W Hy-     nant Hills J Havron W Spaul R                                    Apr 14 Social E Sinanain R        Took 18/18 Thu Apr 22 Social     Hae J Myers 23/20 T Stanis M    P Stewart E Bell J Mohan d A
   Denistone Women               land Delegate S Fennell Match   Gallop R Phillips won 28/10 B   Putney Tennyson Bowls            Inchley B Iacono d S Rotondo      R McDonell J Dixon R French d    Wilson K Graham d A Issacs T    Mahony B Smith S Arkin 21/19
                                 selection S Hardacre K Russell  Swan  N Swancott M Gardiner                                      G Higinbotham T Vanderlaak        R Robinson R Dickinson P Roy     Marcellino R Johnston 24/16     G Drabsch S Berry T Stanis d
Tue Apr 20 Social F LagdonE      R Inchley Welfare J Greene So-  K Douglass lost 14/21 R Kern    Wed Apr 21 Minor Singles C/      25/15 T OShanassy G Inchley A     26/25 D Baillie C Norgate R      R Ralston D Pocock L Hansen     M Armstrong B Nicoll G Mitch-
Whatmore R Holman d P Stew-      cial Committee J Hope P Ying    R Watkins C Thurmer S Garvey    ship K Jennings d M John-        Wray dr T Oshanassy C Costa       MacKenzie d E Rayner H Jones     d J Rae S Layburn Tb Thur-      ell 27/12 C Cupitt B Cupitt K
art  McClean M Pollard 23/13 H   B Law C Renwick                 won 22/14 Pts 9–1 Gde 7 v       ston 31/27 Social K Andrews      N Ferris 22/11 Apr 21 Social E    J Forbes 28/21 Sat Apr 24 So-    tell 27/22 J Welsby J Woods     Johnson d M Woods M Lyall R
Higgins N McCleod E Tulloch        COLLEEN RENWICK               Wenty Leagues S Colquhoun       K Wooden A Bolster K Be-         Sinanian J Lundberg T Vander-     cial T Slater A Cukon d B Logan  T Chan d B Shirley G King J     Ralston 21/14 M Little T Little
J Elliot d A Mahony M Sugula                                     A Robinson R Stanton R Vass     atty d M Caldwell M Caruso       laak D Hope d E Sinanian S Ro-    J Mazzaferro 26/13 J Forbes N    Knight 25/16 Fri Apr 23 Jack-   A Moylan d L Crow D Lee C
R Lightfoot B Peddell 26/6 B      North Epping Women             lost 8/34 R Delves B Forrest D  K Judd K Lake 20/18 T Ryan       tondo A Wray J Grabiec 19/17      Ward P Roy d J Forbes K Li R     pot Pairs A Gordon J Barker     Madafiglio 20/17
McGrath C Minque A Ross E                                        Thompson G Stace lost 12/35     R Rees A Rodger d F Cornelis     R Hochstetter W Coelho J Hui      Preston 22/20 Apr 24 Pennant     d D Pocock R Ralston 17/12        DAVID POCOCK
Bell d M Armstrong R Pacey       Tue Apr 20 Social H Stibbs R    C Watford L Driessen T Warner   J Carrington D Walker 17/14      d G Orsatti P Collins S Plem-     Reserve Comp Dundas White        S Arkin G Erickson d A Rozs-
M Woods C Cupitt 21/20 C         Knott P Spaul d S Quessy S      R Crowne lost 15/20 pts 0-10    K Riley L Ager B Prentice d B    ing 14/12 D Fenelon C Costa P     d D Dheurle J Arkins J Higgins   nyoi V Ardino 22/14 N Benson        Hunters Hill Men
Heming S MClatchey S Baillie     Odbert G Tucker 23/12 S Ar-       KEN DOUGLASS                  Jasprizza P Davidson J Stan-     Auberson J French d A Barko-      G Pincini 25/16 Pennant Rd 7     D Bremner d E Tulloch J Elliot
B Smith d C Smith A McKeon       chibald S Farrelly J Swan d A                                   ton 26/14 P Smith C Dale P       vski A Hollard N Ferris T Pisano  Gde 2 Merrylands d Carlo Dis-    25/12 B Carabetta G Carroll d   Sat Apr 24 Pennants Rd 7 Gde
E Leemakers H Simmons 15/11      Baguely L Watford J Havron         Lane Cove Bowls              McClean d P Dobie D Divine       26/16 R Inchley G Inchley A       trict 9/1 Gde 4 Carlo District   G King S Skinner 27/14 A Mc-    3 Hunters Hill d Greenlees Park
S Younie P Nealon C Jackson      17/7 Prem J Palmer V Riley                                      P Joint 23/11Sat Apr 24 Pen-     Benson d A Cusack P Cusack        d Greenlees Park 9/1 Gde 5       Shane J Walker d M Woods M      61/50 (9-1) GP d C Sandstrom
M Miller d S Younie S Shirley P  dr Prem S Caswell M Garrick     Sun Minor Singles S Hobson      nants Gde 4 Bye Gde 5 North      M Gale 19/16 Apr 10 Zone 10       Concord Community d Carlo        Lyall 28/14 P Downing D Nel-    R Bauer W Cappelletto R Rose
Dick R Isaac 17/9                16/16                           d R Marshall 31/22 Mon Minor    Ryde RSL 10 pts d Putney         Pennant’s Rd 7 Gde 5 Section 2    District 10/0 Gde 6 Bye          son d A Weaver P Hodkinson      24/14 W Farthing G Burkett
  COLLEEN HEMING                   SUE ARCHIBALD                 Singles K Mulhall d C Board-    62/41 North Ryde d E Lam A       North Ryde RSL d Putney Ten-        GEOFF YOUNG                    29/15 S McClatchey C Hem-       T Burt J Stewart d GP 22/12
                                                                 man 31/6 Major Singles R        McDonald K Jennings J Mc-        nyson 10 pts to 0 Gde 6 Sec-                                       ing d B White J Rae 31/16 N     K Stuart C Bass R Brennan T
North Ryde RSL Women                North Epping Men             Marshall d Kay Mulhall 31/28    Connell 25/13 North Ryde d K     tion 2 North Ryde RSL lost to          Denistone Men               Martell G Drabsch d J Fleming   Beno d GP 25/14 Gde 4 Castle
                                                                 Wed Minor Singles S Hobson      Beatty J Stanton D Paananen      Greenlees Park 10 pts 0                                            M Little 26/22 F McGarry D      Hill d Hunters Hill 69/56 (8.5-
Tue Apr 20 Memorial Day Rk 2     Wed Apr 21 Club G Giudice R     d V Solway 31/23 Social H       D Walker 21/14 North Ryde d P      IAN PENDLETON                   Sun Apr 18 Major Singles D       Walker d R Court P Dawson       1.5) R Gledhill G Barron B Car-
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ett 8 A Richardson M Martin C    Watford R Peterson 27/15 T      d H Fox S Smith B Patterson     16/14 Gde 6 Merrylands 9 pts d   Carlingford District Men          Graham E Coleman d A Blake       R Johnston J Knight 25/20       B Hunter G Jones G Bricknell G
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20 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 28 April, 2021
Tigers commemorate our Anzacs
                                                                                 By the one eyed Tiger
                                                                                           The Tigers released a stir-    brotherhood, a sisterhood
                                                                                          ring Anzac Day message on       and a connection,” he said.
                                                                                          Sunday.
                                                                                                                           “It is an emotional and
                                                                                           Read by Tigers Football        spiritual connection derived
                                                                                          Manager and former soldier      from human nature.
                                                                                          Jimmy Wright, it paid tribute
                                                                                          to the men and women from        “It is about the spirit that
                                                                                          TWT Tiger Territory who         lays within us.
                                                                                          have served our country in
                                                                                          war and in peace.                “It is about mateship.
                                                                                                                           “We reflect on the Anzac
                                                                                           “From the inception of         spirit .. the Australian way...
                                                                                          the Anzac spirit in World       Lest We Forget.” 
                                                                                          War One to current sur-          The Balmain Tigers were
                                                                                          viving members, the stoic       wartime Premiers in 1915,
                                                                                          courageous mature grit          1916, 1917, 1919, 1939 and
                                                                                          and compassion coupled          1944.
                                                                                          with the larrikinism of the
Tigers Football Manager and former soldier Jimmy Wright                                   Anzacs is what I think de-
                                                                                          fines the Australian fabric
                                                                                          of mateship,” Jimmy Wright
                                                                                          said.
                                                                                           “Anzac Day is a proud day
                                                                                          of reflection yet a sad day of
                                                                                          remembrance.
                                                                                           “We honour these every
                                                                                          day Australians who were
                                                                                          prepared to make personal
                                                                                          sacrifices for the freedom
                                                                                          and quality of life that we
                                                                                          enjoy today.
                                                                                           “They are gone but they
                                                                                          will never be forgotten.”
                                                                                           Jimmy spoke about his 20
                                                                                          years of service, his wife’s
                                                                                          current service and the ser-
                                                                                          vice of his grandfather who
                                                                                          fought in the British Army
                                                                                          during World War Two.
                                                                                           “Anzac Day is about a
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                                                                                                                     Sunday,
                                                                                                            April 25, 2021
  Northern Cemeteries sponsor the annual Anzac Day Service for North Ryde RSL Sub-Branch at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium RSL Memorial site on the Thursday before April 25
Anzac Day. Northern Cemeteries Head of Marketing Evelyn Santoro welcomed everyone on the occasion of the RAAF Airforce Centenary acknowledged by Paul Auberson senior VP NR RSL who
presented Evelyn with a bouquet of appreciation. Gordon Macpherson gave the Anzac Day Address with welcome by Sub-Branch President Mick Leayr and acknowledgement of Country by Susan
Moylan-Coombes. Centenarians Olive Jardine and Les Osborne were special guests escorted by their sons. TWT -0n-the-spot PHOTOS.
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  Castle Hill RSL Pipe Band traditionally lead the Anzac Day dawn service parade at North Ryde     • Crypts
but this year had to remain content in playing in the North Ryde RSL Club foyer prior to the ser-  • Vaults
vice in the club auditorium. ANZAC Commemoration Address was presented by Ryde Secondary           • Ash garden
College captains Jordan Lau and Delphi Siahu who were presented with framed Certificates of        • Columbaria
Achievement by North Ryde RSL President Mick Leayr and Gordon Macpherson. TWT on-he spot           • A courtyard, water features, as well a reflection garden to honour
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D THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 28 April, 2021          Sunday,
                                             April 25, 2021
 KOKODA TRACK MEMORIAL WALKWAY SERVICE
                                                                                                 ANZAC and Field of Remembrance
                                                                                               Service was held at Kokoda Track Me-
                                                                                               morial Walkway last Saturday with An-
                                                                                               zac Address presented by Mrs Renee
                                                                                               Wilson CEO Australian War Widows
                                                                                               NSW.
                                                                                                 Wreath laying ceremony was led by
                                                                                               Rhondda Vanzella OAM with Mayor of
                                                                                               Canada Bay Clr Angelo Tsirekas.
                                                                                                 Pictured left Parramatta Citizen of the
                                                                                               Year Heather Gillam, Ryde’s Don Bai-
                                                                                               ley and Sydney Legacy President Nikki
                                                                                               Hollis of Henley. Pictured right, former
                                                                                               Concord Hospital executive Alice Tang
                                                                                               with two candidates for next Anglican
                                                                                               Archbishop of Sydney Bishop of South
                                                                                               Sydney Michael Stead and the Dean of
                                                                                               Sydney Kanishka Raffel.
                                                                                                 TWT on-the-spot PHOTOS.
Hunters Hill 98th Combined ANZAC Service
  Major Damon Hietbrink President of Hunters Hill RL Sub-branch presented the Commemorative Address at last Friday’s Hunters Hill 98th Combined ANZAC
  Memorial Service outside the Hunters Hill Town Hall because of Covid-19 restrictions. Prayers were offered by Pastor Alejandro Grancha, Rev Michael Armstrong and Fr Aliki Langi. Honour Roll
was read by Young Citizen of the Year Oliver Gardiner, Trumpeter was Jacob Love, Boronia Park Public School performed. Piper Richard Knight played and Clr Justine McLaughlin was MC. TWT
on-the-spot PHOTO.
