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Wednesday, 19 July, 2023 817 VICTORIA ROAD, RYDE Your multi AWARD WINNING local newspaper! Page 16 www.weeklytimes.com.au Jahream shines in dream team!! Latest local property sales SEE REAL ESTATE & FINANCE, PAGE 10 ☐ Nearly 100 attendees at Gladesville Ravens Sporting Club’s holiday football camp for girls at Christie Park last week can’t wait to see The Matildas strut their stuff in the biggest sporting event to be hosted by Sydney since the 2000 Olympics. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (Michelle Haywood) DRAW SOUVENIR 20:00 64 63 18:00 C v. D (ii) 62 20:00 A v. B (i) 61 20:00 6 v. 8 (D) 20:30 60 5 v. 7 (C) 59 17:00 2 v. 4 (B) 58 19:30 1 v. 3 (A) 13:00 57 1H v. 2F (8) 56 18:00 1F v. 2H (7) 55 20:30 1D v. 2B (6) 17:30 54 1B v. 2D (5) 53 20:30 1G v. 2E (4) 52 19:00 1E v. 2G (3) 51 12:00 1C v. 2A (2) 20:00 50 1A v. 2C (1) 49 17:00 MAR v. COL 48 18:00 KOR v. GER 20:00 47 RSA v. ITA 19:00 46 ARG v. SWE 45 19:00 JAM v. BRA 44 20:00 PAN v. FRA 20:00 43 VIE v. NED 19:00 42 POR v. USA 19:00 41 HAI v. 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BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807-6666 BRING IT ON! WIN, WIN, WIN with TWT!! JB’s World Anyone with ar- thritis? Lyn Donald invites you to join her and members of Ryde Arthritis Group Thursday July 27 from 1pm at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club. Enquiries: Mary Walker 0402 257 568 or email pinkmary56@ optusnet.com.au Continued Page 3. Cathie’s Column ............................. 2 JB’s World ........................................ 3 Letters & Columns .......................... 4 City of Ryde ..................................... 5 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023... 7-9 Real Estate/Finance ..................... 10 Handy Phone Guide .............. 11 - 14 Classifieds ..................................... 15 Around the Clubs & Sport .......... 15 One Eyed Tiger ............................. 16 INSIDE This Week ‘Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter’ movie FIVE LUCKY readers can win double passes for the new film ‘Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter’. The Tigers Den TWO FANATICS can win a double pass to the TWT VIP Lounge in Club Ryde’s Tiger’s Den for on of the Tigers Games in August. DETAILS, SEE PAGE 2 THE EXCITEMENT of a FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil is about to be experienced by millions of Australians. Among them on Friday were nearly 100 footballers - pictured here with coaching staff - who attended Gladesville Ravens Sporting Clubs’ first ever school holiday soccer camp exclusively for girls at the sport’s regional headquarters, Christie Park, last week. They didn’t need to be told the biggest show in town was about to kick off - many already had tickets to tomorrow’s blockbuster opener between Australia’s ‘Matildas’ and Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia in Sydney’s Olympic Park precinct. But those without tickets won’t be without options in TWT Territory, with City of Ryde, Club Ryde, Club Eastwood and North Ryde RSL among the venues screening the Matildas games - and other matches - live. SEE PAGES 7, 8 & 9

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 MIDWAY SHOPPING CENTRE 117 North Rd Denistone East COX’S ROAD MALL 211 Coxs Rd, North Ryde Ph 9805 0986 Ph 9870 8955 NEW TRADING HOURS Monday to Friday 7am-5.30pm Saturday 7am – 4pm Sunday 10am - 1pm If inconvenient please call or text to 0412 010 353 to utilise our pickup and delivery service. VIC TAGG from, Happy HealthyHarold Best regards Vic Tagg Chairman, Ryde Hunters Hill and Canada Bay Life Education Hi Boys and Girls, This week we will be taking the Life education van to Boronia Park Public School. Nadia and Marina will be delivering programs including ‘On the Case’ where students discuss smoking and vaping; their effects on the body; peer pressure and mental health. See you in class, WIN, WIN, WIN with TWT! WIN! double passes to ‘Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter’ Will you be Minnie’s new owner? Minnie pussycat’s owner moved into an aged care home that doesn’t allow companion animals and he was put up for adoption through Gladesville’s World League for Protection of Animals. “Minnie is an affectionate and independent cat who has been a much-loved companion and despite his recent loss, Minnie is still the same friendly and loving cat he has always been,’’ the team at the World League said. “He loves getting attention from people but also knows how to entertain himself when left alone.” The team said Minnie enjoys treats of all shapes and sizes. “He is sure to make a great addition to any family and loves cuddles.” He Is desexed and fully health treated. For more information call 9817 4892 or email admin@wlpa.org An affectionate cat who recently lost his owner is this week’s Cat Of The Week. Discover an enchanting community crafts shop As well as dolls and gnomes, The Riga Gift Shop at 32 Parnell Street in Strathfield also has arts, crafts, cuisine and books from the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia but is open on Fridays from 11am to 2pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. For more information visit its supporters’ Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/rigagiftshop/ Money raised supports community cultural initiatives. I’ve recently discovered an enchanting new community based craft shop in Strathfield that hosts an annual Latvian Doll exhibition in partnership with the Country Women’s Association. ☐ Small is beautiful at this Baltic community craft shop. Cloudstreet in Lane Cove The play will be performed from August 11 to August 27 at The Performance Space @ St Aidan’s at 1 Christina Street in Longueville. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 concession with a $10 cheese plate and an $8 dessert plate. Bookings can be made online booking https:// www.trybooking.com/CDBZL Cloudstreet is being directed by Ryan Whitworth-Jones who described it as a cultural confrontation of two families who share a home after the end of World War Two. “Cloudstreet reflects a contemporary Australian mythology, with very Australian settings and characters, but is universal in its themes and emphasises our distinctive position globally and presents the potential for a more robust identity and one that allows Indigenous cultural knowledge and Western culture to coexist harmoniously, mutually influencing and engaging with each other.” Lane Cove Theatre has opened bookings for its August performance of the play Cloudstreet. ☐ The cast of Cloudstreet. Free trees in Concord The tree give away starts at 10am with the group giving away small native plants that are suitable for balconies, shade and small spaces. “By improving the biodiversity in your special space you are providing food sources and habitats for native species,’’ a Bushcare Group spokesperson said. “This event will run at Jellicoe Street Piazza on the corner of Jellicoe Street and Majors Bay Road from 10am until all plants are given away to new homes.” The City of Canada Bay Bushcare Group will give away FREE trees on National Tree Day, Saturday July 30 at the Jellicoe Street Piazza in Concord. ☐ Free trees in Concord Lane Cove job seeker workshop It will be held in the Terrace Function Room on the Lower Ground floor of Lane Cove Community Hub at 1 Pottery Lane and will be hosted by employment experts. It has also been endorsed and supported by Lane Cove Council. “Designed to support people who are looking to change careers or rejoin the workforce, this workshop will provide you with tools and tips from a career management consultant on preparing your CV, interview techniques and developing your network,’’ a workshop spokesperson said. “People attending the workshop are also offered a one-on-one follow up session to focus on individual needs and weekly catch-up sessions with fellow workshop participants, all of which is designed to help you get a job.” Lane Cove will host a FREE workshop for job seekers from 9.30am to 1.30pm this Thursday, July 20. New Flying Boat exhibition “One of the most iconic objects in the Powerhouse Collection, the Catalina flying boat Frigate Bird II features in a new exhibition of previously unseen collection objects and archival material documenting its pioneering flight from Australia to Chile,’’ A Powerhouse Museum spokesperson said. “The new exhibition highlights the scale of the aircraft and allows its impressive engineering to be examined.” For more information visit the website: https:// powerhouse.com.au/visit/ultimo The Catalina Space at the Powerhouse Museum in Ultima reopens this month with a new collection of exhibits. ☐ The Catalina Flying Boat. Father Martin’s Musings On how life awakens One of the men involved in the discovery gathered the grains together and the following day placed them into a container of fertile soil and watered them. In a few days’ time to everyone’s delight the grains of wheat soon flowered. There is an enduring life message here and that there are often several things in life that appear to be asleep yet when the right conditions arise, they can suddenly wake up. In the lives of many people often talents and relationships with people that have not been active suddenly are reignited when unforeseen circumstances arise. This I have seen a few times when someone after much time away can show their skill again as a gifted musician, poet or storyteller. Another side to this truth was when an old parish priest commended a group of his parishioners on their ability in transforming a waste yard into a beautiful garden. One of the workers replied to the priest half seriously; “Father you should have seen the condition of this land when only God was caring for it!” Jesus of Nazareth endorses the above principles in these words; “It’s the seed that falls on rich soil that produces a harvest some a hundredfold some sixty some thirty.” (Matthew Chapter 13, verse 23) Father Martin R Maunsell is a Catholic Hospital Chaplain in Sydney Recently I read where some archaeologists while investigating the contents of an ancient tomb in Egypt where a king was buried many centuries ago by chance discovered some grains of wheat. It tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo - fifty unmarked wooden crates - from Carpathia to London. Strange events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship. When the Demeter finally arrives off the shores of England, it is a charred, derelict wreck. There is no trace of the crew. TO WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes. com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be drawn on July 31, they’ll be contacted by TWT and their names will be published in our August 2 edition. The film stars Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, Straight Outta Compton) as Clemens, a doctor who joins the Demeter crew, Aisling Franciosi (Game of Thrones, The Nightingale) as an unwitting stowaway, Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones, Clash of the Titans) as the ship’s captain and David Dastmalchian (Dune, the Ant-Man franchise) as the Demeter’s first mate. The film also features Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, American Horror Story), Stefan Kapicic (Deadpool films, Better Call Saul), Nikolai Nikolaeff (Stranger Things, Bruised) and Javier Botet (It films, Mama). Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter releases nationally in cinemas on August Tigers Den TWT VIP double passes TWO LUCKY readers can win double passes to the TWT VIP Lounge at Club Ryde’s Tigers Den for a game in August. Club Ryde has all the action from every Tigers match on the Tigers Den giant screen as well as promotional giveaways and bar and food trucks, with Happy Hour drink prices during all Tigers games. TO WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes. com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be drawn on July 24, their names will be published in our July 26 edition and they’ll be contacted by the friendly folk at Club Ryde. FIVE LUCKY readers have a chance to win a double pass to ‘Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter’, the new movie based on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stoker’s classic novel ‘Dracula’. ☐ Minnie Pussycat.

Wednesday 19 July, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 OFF *RRP 9427 9312 I 1300 925 463 Showroom - BY APPOINTMENT 14/2-6 Chaplin Drive, Lane Cove West RECORD COLD weather and not a peep from the Global Warming / Climate Change alarmists! Must be too busy trying to keep warm and meeting the sky rocketing electricity bills from the renewable energy targets madness. Trouble is there is so little difference with both major political parties in Canberra. It’s a case of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumber. What do you reckon? Let us know at: weeklytimes.com.au/letters * * * CHRISTOPHER ANDREW KARAS former TWT cadet journalist and later our popular sports editor celebrates 62 today with wife Vanessa and children Clifford, Gwen and Faith on the central coast sharing the day with lawyer and Hunters Hill Rotary club member Victor Berger and Andy Yung. * * * HELEN SALLWAY our former very popular public relations member celebrates another birthday tomorrow same day as JB second cousin Alysha Lovett celebrated her 21st birthday July 21 2005 and married her sweetheart Andrew Lasaitis at Riverside Girls High School. Skylar Christi Engisch was a new sister to Immogen and and Riley Engisch Thursday. MICHAEL PERCILLIER celebrates 42 in Germany only son of Doris and Jean Percilier on Friday * * * BILL ALLEN of Sydney ferries fame and author of our special release best selling book ‘Waiting for the Ferry’ celebrates Saturday with better half Lyn, daughter Joanne and son Scott and families. Bill is in royal company with HRH Prince George turning ten on Saturday. Also celebrating Saturday is Ryde Rotarian Steve Thorp whose better half Julie Thorpe has been Rotary District Governor while former TV presenter and Bennelong MP Maxine McKew AM will turn 70 in Melbourne. Lachlan Luke Robinson turns fifteen Friday son of Gus and Christy Robinson while Linda and Adrian Hallett of Ryde Rotary celebrate 45 years wedded bliss. We particularly miss Bill Payne one of our favourite locals and a past president of Ryde Rotary Club and his beloved wife Val who have both departed us in the past year both in their nineties. As they say in the classics – gone but certainly not forgotten. * * * DIANNE WEBSTER daughter of another JB favourite and mentor Norman Oates Pacey OAM who with his brother Ronald Edmund Pacey ran F S Pacey and Sons Printers of Ryde and publishers of the Ryde-Eastwood News also celebrates Sunday. Norm for better or worse introduced William McMahon to politics and as MP for Lowe. When Billy became Prime Minister he had a celebration party in Ryde Civic Hall and named Bennelong MP (Sir) John Cramer’s wife Madge a Dame of the British Empire and gave Norm a humble MBE. Barry Smith former Hunters Hill general manager celebrates next Tuesday same day as Bill Ainsworth in Bananaland and Patty Santoso turning 29 while Jayden Trent Engisch son of Trent and Jody celebrates twenty. * * * JOHN WINSTON HOWARD OM, AC former Prime Minister can add OBE to his name as Over Bloody Eighty plus four celebrating with better half Jeanette on Tuesday. Former Ryde councillor Lyn E Langtry celebrates with hubby Gerard on Tuesday same day as Margaret Wade and JB second cousin Lucas John Fyffe turns 28 son of JB cousin and Goddaughter Adele Buckland Fyffe and Peter Fyffe and younger brother of JB Godson Nathan Stanley Wilberforce Fyffe and sister Abbey Patricia Fyffe. * * * BUMPER STICKER: When a man steals your wife there is no better revenge than to let him keep her! Keep Smiling! -JOHN F BOOTH AM ☐ Chris Karas, right, with JB during his farewell in January 2020 at TWT’s Global Headquarters NOTHING MUCH changes. This time four years ago I reported: JB’s World Audition for 2024 Cumberland Gang Show As usual, the Scouts and Guides of Western Sydney was full of amazing dance routines, brilliant singing and hilarious comedy. The vibrant cast was supported by a live orchestra and an excellent backstage team who helped produce a spectacular experience which featured diverse scenes from Caesar in Egypt to tap-dancing Nannas, and the mysterious ‘Project X’, which paid tribute to our emergency services. If you’ve got a creative side just bursting to shine, the crew behind the Cumberland Gang Show invite you to join the cast of the 2024 production. Cumberland Gang Show is a fun and rewarding training ground for theatre and performing arts in the Scout and Guide Associations. Cast members gain confidence, pride, teamwork and performance skills over the four months of rehearsals and through performing to 4,000 people across 6 shows in the July school holidays. THE CURTAINS came down on another successful installment of the Cumberland Gang Show - ‘Ignite’ - earlier this month at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres. ☐ Above, right and below - scenes from this year’s Cumberland Gang Show - ‘IGNITE’ - at Paramatta’s Riverside Theatres. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) Cumberland Gang Show is open to all active members of Scouts Australia or Girl Guides Australia, 8 years or older by 1st January 2024. If you are not an active member, we can help you join! Auditions will be held on Saturday 2nd December 2023 at Baden Powell Scout Training Centre, Pomona Street, Pennant Hills, between 9am and 5pm. The audition process will take around 1 ¬Ω hours. To register for an audition session, login or register at theHUB - thehub.gangshow.asn.au - and click ‘Register Your Cast Audition’. Applications close Sunday 26th November 2023. For more info or late applications, please contact personnel@gangshow.asn.au or phone Wendy on 0414 086 645. SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR GALA PRESENTATION DINNER FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST, 2023 RYDE EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB 117 RYEDALE ROAD, WEST RYDE 2114 6.30PM ARRIVAL FOR 7.00PM Tickets $65 per adult $30 per child (12 yrs & under) Meals served with beer, wine and soft drinks inclusive Purchase tickets ONLINE ONLY at www.trybooking.com/CJIBO RSVP Sunday 30th July, 2023. For further information please contact Kim Clayton 0413399376 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Club Ryde Gladesville RSL Gladesville Sporties North Ryde Golf Club North Ryde RSL Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club Supported by

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 12 July, 2023 HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles Hunters Hill Guest Column To The POINT LETTERS to the Editor TWT welcomes letters from our readers. You can submit yours at: weeklytimes.com.au/letters Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied for letters sent by mail, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680 A winter’s day at Carisbrook By Dr Kay Leiper Each month we serve Devonshire teas, coffee and cakes in the outdoor courtyard which makes for a safe environment for those exercising caution regarding Covid. The courtyard is pleasant in the Winter sun and the Devonshire teas are delicious. But I have to say I was happy to see the Winter Solstice on Thursday June 22. From then on sunset occurs later each day and you get the feeling that gardens all over Sydney are getting ready to burst out in Spring colour. I know, it’s only July—of course we have to wait until September—but the volunteers at Carisbrook have been working hard on the courtyard garden to create a year-round display and Spring will be no exception. The Brooks family built the sandstone ‘Carisbrook’ in the early 1880s. The house stands on a ridge which overlooks the Lane Cove River to the east over Burns Bay and also to the west just north of Cunningham’s Reach. The family itself first lived in another wooden house further down, close to the waters of Burns Bay. This house had its own established garden and orchard. Only in the early 1910s did market gardeners from Ryde run delivery services along with local dairies and butchers. For those living around Linley Point and West Lane Cove before then home-produce was a necessity and vegetable gardens were likely cultivated from the earliest time of white occupation. The earliest couple to live on the Brooks’ land was Terrence Byrne and his ‘housekeeper’ Ann Davis, along with a German workman who helped Terence fell trees and ship boatloads of wood to Sydneytown (1827). Historic Carisbrook Historic House in Lane Cove continues to open every third weekend in the month throughout Winter. Their dwelling was referred to as a ‘hut’ and sadly there is no other description of how many rooms or how big this hut was. But be sure that no matter how good or bad Ann Davis was at ‘housekeeping’ and cooking, she would have tended some rudimentary vegetable garden nearby. The general topography of Carisbrook’s grounds did not change until the early 1950s when the McDougall family terraced the land down to Burns Bay and created the garden we see today. The trees are now so big that there is little sunny ground in which to grow a vegetable garden, but flowers and shrubs do well. Readers of The Weekly Times are invited to celebrate Lane Cove’s own historic house museum with a scrumptious Devonshire tea at Carisbrook. If you prefer coffee and cakes are also served while you chill out in Carisbrook’s springtime courtyard. There is no need to book but we are accepting phone bookings on 0418 276 365. Entry to the house is $12 Adults, $30 family, $10 Concession and includes a video and self-guided audio tour or you can book for special guided tours at 11am and 2pm. For a guided tour you need to book on: https:// www.trybooking.com/1073576 Dr Kay Leiper is from the Lane Cove Historical Society Four-Leg Frenzy at Moocooboola! This year’s Moocooboola Festival will be held on Sunday 6 August at Boronia Park Ovals from 10am to 4pm, with the Dog Show scheduled for 12pm at the ring that will being set up on Oval 2. The show annually draws crowds of spectators to enjoy the exhibition of fourlegged flair; Gladesville Veterinary Hospital, which has a long association with Moocooboola, will once again be hosting the event. I am excited to once again be part of the judging team and look forward to seeing the full deft of talent on the day, a great opportunity for owners to showcase their canine companions and compete for the numerous prizes. With a range of categories to enter, there is a chance for every pup to shine. Register now to make your dog part of the festival or stop by the Gladesville Veterinary Hospital tent to join the show on the day. For more information and to register, visit www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/moocooboola. Off Leash Areas Hunters Hill is known as a dog-friendly area and you’ll often see our residents out and about enjoying outdoor spaces with their pets, especially in our designated off leash areas in selected reserves around the municipality. We want everyone to enjoy our open spaces, so while you’re out with your doggos, please be aware of the time restrictions in place for dogs to be off their leash – these are signposted around the reserves – and to pick up after your dogs to ensure open spaces are tidy for everyRegistrations are now open for my Moocooboola favourite – the Dog Show. one in the community to enjoy. Find all our designated off leash areas here: www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/offleash-areas. Pawgust Pawgust is an annual fundraiser in August for Guide Dogs Australia that goes towards breeding, raising and training support dogs to help enhance the mobility and independence of people with vision impairments. The Pawgust challenge encourages people and their pooches to brave the cold for walks or runs totalling at least 60 kilometres across the month. So, if you get the chance this August, be sure to go for a run with your furry friends to participate in this great cause. Clr Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill 1st North Ryde Scout celebration on Sunday Dear Sir, The 1st North Ryde Scout Group committee would like to thank our ASL (Assistant Scout Leader) Dennis Small and TWT journalist Greg Turner for the outstanding historical tribute for our Centenary in last week’s The Weekly Times. The committee would also like to thank John Booth for the full page spread and his continuing support of Scouts and Guides in the Moocooboolah District. A reminder that the Group is holding a celebration on Sunday 23rd July from 10am to 3pm , at the Notley–Brown Scout Hall, 225 Cox’s Road, North Ryde. If anyone has memorabilia in regard to the Group please bring it along to share. NALEENI WHITE ASL, 1st North Ryde Scout Group Thanks for support Dear Sir, As the Group Leader for 1st North Ryde Scouts, I wish on the behalf of the group and myself personality to thank JB and his team from the TWT for publishing our featurette on the 1st North Ryde Scouts’ 100 year Centenary (July 12 edition). We would also like to take this opportunity to thank JB and his team for all their previous support of our group, as well as their ongoing commitment to the scouting movement. Their help and support will always be appreciated. MICHAEL OPREY Group Leader 1st North Ryde Scouts Slower transition to renewables advisable Dear Sir, Our globe trotting Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has just announced that we have just joined the ‘Climate Club’ in Germany. We all recognise that renewables are part of our future energy needs, but we have to transition to them slowly, without sending the country (and all us consumers) broke. The German experiment with closing down their coal power plants too early should be studied by our country, but NOT copied as a fellow ‘Climate Club’ member. German energy users have seen their yearly power bills increase from $2k to $4k as they have replaced their gas fired appliances with electric type boilers. Their main source of gas is from of all places, Russia and they have had to reopen some of their old coal power stations in order to keep the lights on the old fashion way with coal, not with wind farms and solar power. CHRIS PIKE Ryde Party loyalty or integrity? Dear Sir, I wish to pose a question to our political class to ponder: Loyalty to party/ colleagues or the upholding of integrity? ‘It is a privilege and an honour to be in elected office, a rare opportunity to attain life’s ultimate Aristotelian ‘Eudaimonia’ or ‘flourishing’, through doing what is right for the greater good. Granted, the political arena is a man-made snake pit, needing Machiavellian ability to negotiate and navigate, to survive and thrive. Such that we see principles shedded, integrity compromised, out of total loyalty to party and colleagues. As a once proud supporter of ex-premier Gladys Berejiklin, I am shattered by the extent of her abuse of power/ position. Et tu, Gladys?! Even more disheartening is the repeated claims of “always acted with the utmost integrity” - by the perpetrator, her blind supporters including both the Federal and State Liberal leaders. Has this country’s political arena become “a forest of beasts”, where ‘integrity’ is but a meaningless word of self-serving convenience? Almost five years on, I still mourn the passing of Ted Mack - the giant of men - a rare species that is now extinct. Would we ever see the likes of him, ever again? Shereen Khor Eastwood Enter your dog in show Entries for the Hunters Hill Moocooboola Festival Dog Show opened earlier this month. The Dog Show is one of the highlights of the one day festival at Boronia Park Ovals on Sunday, August 6 with the Dog Show scheduled for noon. Dogs will be judged for Best Owner / Dog Lookalike, Best Trick and Dog of Show and there are prizes to be won. To register your dog visit the Hunters Hill Council website. “In celebration of National Tree Day, we will also be hosting a community planting project at Moocooboola and there is still time to become a sponsor, register as a food stallholder or to be a part of the market bazaar at this year’s festival,’’ a Council spokesperson said. The registration deadline is 9pm on Friday, July 28. For more information, visit: huntershill.nsw.gov.au/moocooboola/ ☐ Is your dog a prize winner? Ryde to name and shame tree killers During the recent council meeting it was revealed the Council received approximately 450 complaints about illegal tree felling in 2022 but did not prosecute any felon. Liberal Clr Sophie Lara-Watson said fines alone are not a sufficient deterrent and gave examples of multi-million dollar developments where duplexes had gone up and trees had come down. “Fines are not a huge deterrent and I don’t think fines are a solution,’’ she said. Councillors voted 11 to one in favour of staff investigating the name and shame option with Independent Clr Roy Maggio’s abstention being recorded against the investigation motion. Councillors also authorised staff to create a list of drains and gutters blocked by dead leaves. Councillor Penny Pedersen said drains and gutters in East Ryde have been blocked for weeks and she has received complaints. “All I’m asking is to do a little bit more to City of Ryde staff will investigate ways to name and shame people who illegally cut down trees and will consider an increase in fines for tree killing. ☐ Will tree killers be named and shamed in Ryde? identify the spots and do some additional cleaning,’’ she said. But Liberal Clr Trenton Brown said the responsibility doesn’t rest with Ryde alone. “Pittwater Road is an interesting example because part of that road is the boundary with our neighbours in Hunters Hill,’’ he said. A report will be presented to councillors at an upcoming meeting.

Wednesday 19 July, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 /CityofRyde www.ryde.nsw.gov.au Customer Service Centre 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au Your City News WELCOMING NEW CITIZENS Citizenship Ceremonies are always an important occasion in the City of Ryde and welcoming new Australians has a special meaning for me as a proud migrant myself. I presided over two recent ceremonies at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club where we welcomed over 200 citizens from 34 different countries, and I was able to use five of my languages to speak directly to many of them. The ceremonies coincided with NAIDOC Week - which celebrates and recognises the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - and I was joined by cultural educators Eric Brown and Harry Whitting, who conducted the Acknowledgement of Country and gave a wonderful cultural performance. I’d like to send warm best wishes to all of our new citizens. ELDERS CELEBRATED One of the key events in the City of Ryde during NAIDOC Week was the Day for our Elders, celebrated at Helene Park, Meadowbank. I was joined by State Member for Ryde Jordan Lane MP, Clr Penny Pedersen, and Council staff as we acknowledged our First Nation City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM with State Member for Ryde Jordan Lane MP and new citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony. HAVE YOUR SAY OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that affect the community. • Charity Creek Cascades - Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 6 September 2023) • Dog Off-Leash Trials 2023 (Closing 20 March 2024) Want to find out more? To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call Customer Service on 9952 8222. Sincerely, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM Mayor Phone 9952 8222 mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au GARAGE SALES 9.00am - 3.30pm - 26 Vimiera Rd, Eastwood 8.00am - 6.00pm - 31 Donovan Street, Eastwood List your garage sale for free at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales EVENTS IN OUR CITY SAT 22 JULY SPONSORED BY: ENTRIES CLOSE: THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2023 Elders and the important roles they play in their communities and families. There was great entertainment provided by the Illume Girls, Kiris An Taran, a bush tucker talk, and another talk about the Story of the Didgeridoo during a fascinating and informative day that rightfully recognised a rich and vital cultural heritage. COUNCIL FEES During June’s Council Meeting it was resolved that Councillor and Mayoral fees would not be increased for the 2023/24 financial year, despite a determination by the Local Government Renumeration Tribunal that the fees be raised by 3%. It is the second straight year that Council has voted not to increase the Councillor and Mayoral fees. At a time when many residents in our community are facing rising cost of living pressures, we believe this money can be better used elsewhere. LIBRARY NEWS AUSLAN STORYTIME AT NORTH RYDE LIBRARY City of Ryde Libraries and DeafConnect present Auslan Storytime. Auslan Storytimes are fun interactive storytelling sessions, aimed at supporting early literacy development in Auslan and written English. Sessions are run fortnightly during school terms. When: Saturday 22 July Time: 9.45 - 10.15am Where: North Ryde Library Cost: Free Bookings essential at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/auslanstorytime SAT 22 JULY LIBRARIES Received between 6 and 12 July 2023 LDA2023/0173 6 Giffnock Ave MACQUARIE PARK LDA2023/0175 45 Eastview Ave NORTH RYDE MOD2023/0141 1 Allan Ave RYDE LDA2023/0176 145 Morrison Rd PUTNEY LDA2023/0177 42 Thompson St GLADESVILLE LDA2023/0178 37-39 Epping Rd MACQUARIE PARK MOD2023/0142 22 Quarry Rd RYDE LDA2023/0174 46 Terry Rd EASTWOOD LDA2023/0179 11 Gordon Cr DENISTONE Determined between 6 and 12 July 2023 LDA2023/0054 20 Griffiths Ave WEST RYDE LDA2023/0148 11 Khartoum Rd MACQUARIE PARK LDA2022/0352 5 Magdala Rd NORTH RYDE MOD2022/0184 23 Donald St NORTH RYDE MOD2023/0079 5 The Strand GLADESVILLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED For full details of the development applications received and determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 Local business Mitronics shows why it remains an Australian powerhouse in office technology But for those who know Mitronics and its approach to business - the evening’s success would have come as no surprise. Mitronics director Roger Amir regularly hosts gatherings of business people from across Greater Sydney and his passion for connecting people has seen his company remain at the forefront of the nation’s office technology market. “I really enjoy regularly getting together with clients, prospective clients and anyone who can add value to the challenges faced by Australian businesses,” he told The Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber had one of its most successful gatherings earlier this month, hosted by local office technology solutions powerhouse, Mitronics Corporation. ☐ Nearly 150 guests attended the Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber (MPRBC) meeting at Mitronics headquarters in Hermitage Road, West Ryde earlier this month; and right, Ryde MP Jordan Lane addresses the meeting. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTOS (A. Stavrinos) ☐ Local and national sporting organisations who have partnered with Mitronics Trucks rat running our streets to avoid costly tolls Tolls identified in the inquiry this week include the Lane Cove Tunnel, WestConnex, NorthConnex and tolls in and around the Sydney CBD. The independent review - commissioned by the state government - also heard evidence of trucks rat running roads to avoid council curfews with Australian Logistics Council CEO Hermione Parsons telling the inquiry its cheaper to use residential roads than pay the tolls. “It’s just too costly,” she said. “To pay $35 for a trip when it’s going to maybe save two minutes means there’s no value, so the increased costs of tolls is forcing freight back to the secondary road network,” she said. Dr Parsons said a Sydney tollway could increase a freight company’s toll bill from $5.5 million to $7 million in one year. “Transport operators are unable to pass on the toll costs to their customers,threatening the viability of the industry,” she said. Most Northern Sydney councils have truck curfews and Dr Parsons said it often forced trucks onto suburban roads during peak hour. “Curfews are such an impediment,” she said. “The trucks are not able to use the [toll] roads because it doesn’t stack up commercially, so they use the back roads.” She recommended ending curfews, introducing dedicated freight lanes on tollways, and offering “time of day” concessions for drivers to use roads during off-peak A Parramatta inquiry into Sydney’s tolling system has found toll trucks are rat running roads in North West Sydney and the Inner West to avoid paying tolls. ☐ Trucks congest Parramatta Road and side streets around Concord to avoid the tollway to Drummoyne. Climbing Mt Everest in daughter’s memory Madison and her twin sister Charlotte Capaldi were born at the Royal Hospital for Women in 2004 but Madison was soon diagnosed with an intestine disease known as Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC). Despite surgery and the best efforts of doctors and nurses she passed away. Joe and his wife Danielle recall Madison’s final hours and hopes her memory will live on in the lives the foundation helps to save. “We were woken in the middle of the night and they (doctors) said her bowel had gone gangrenous,” Danielle said. At 7am Joe and Danielle received a call from the hospital to say Madison had been put on life support. She passed away soon after the family said their final goodbyes. For nearly two decades Joe and Danielle have been raising money through the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation to help premature babies as part of the family charity, The Madison Capaldi Research Fund. Joe walked the Kokoda Trail in 2018 to raise money for a new humidicrib. He and Danielle hope the Mt Everest climb in October will raise donations beyond the $100,000 mark. The Capaldi family also have a healthy nine year old son, Noah. To donate visit www. royalwomen.org.au A Concord dad with support from his family aims to climb Mount Everest later this year to raise money for a foundation dedicated to their child, Madison, who passed away when she was eight weeks old. ☐ Joe, Danielle, Charlotte and Noah Capaldi of Concord. Hundreds arrested in domestic violence blitz Operation Amarok has also seen 22 guns being seized.as police say more than half of the state’s murders are domestic violence related. Around 139 of the people arrested were labelled by police as the “most dangerous domestic violence offenders” while 103 had outstanding warrants for violent offences. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon said domestic violence was a “cowardly offence” that targets vulnerable people. “The statistics are staggering, the statistics are frightening but each of those is a person,” he said. “Domestic violence is a cowardly offence and people that commit domestic and family violence are cowards.” Since Operation Amarok was launched in January, 1,884 people have been arrested. Deputy Commissioner Lanyon said he would be looking to coordinate stronger laws with the state government to elevate domestic violence. He said serious perpetrators needed to be “treated in the same way as organised criminals or terrorist offenders”. Police and Counter-Terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley said she would be taking the advice of police on what more can be done. Five hundred and ninety two people have been arrested and more than 1,000 charges laid in a weekend as NSW police target domestic violence. ☐ One of hundreds of arrests by NSW Police in an operation targeting domestic violence offenders hours. Local residents told The Weekly Times Morrison Road, Herring Road, Quarry Road and Church Street in the City of Ryde have suffered an increase in truck use with breaches of council enforced truck weight restrictions on Morrison Road. In the City of Canada Bay there has been a reported increase in trucks using the Bayswater Street approach to the Gladesville Bridge and on Henley Marine Drive, Drummoyne. Former Australian Competition & Consumer Commission chairman Allan Fels AO told the Inquiry the current increase in cost of living expenses has impacted on truck routes. “Sydney is the most tolled capital city in Australia and possibly the world,” he said. “At a time of high inflation and increased living costs, toll roads are becoming increasingly costly.” The Inquiry also heard from representatives from the NRMA, who said motorists going to Parramatta and other western Sydney areas are using back streets to avoid tolls. “Due to current pricing structures NRMA members in Western Sydney, in particular, are more likely to actively avoid using toll roads than in any other area,” NRMA senior manager Sam Giddings said. The NSW government is introducing a $60-a-week toll cap for private motorists from January 2024. The cap will run for two years at a cost of $147 million. Those motorways are under concession until at least 2035. In the case of WestConnex, the concessions last until 2060. The inquiry has heard from motorways operators, local councils and members of the public. About 300 submissions have been received online, with the final day of public hearings to be held in Penrith on Thursday. The review is expected to be completed in 2024 when Professor Fels and Dr Cousins submit their final report to the government. “The government will sit down with police,” she said. “We will also consult widely with the attorney-general, victim’s support groups, DFV experts and other stakeholders to develop further reforms to tackle this social scourge head-on.” Weekly Times. “This month’s Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber meeting in our newly-renovated showroom was another valuable opportunity to connect our local businesses with eachother and with others outside the area.” He said that helping businesses by providing networking opportunities was a great source of satisfaction, as it also provided an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits available to businesses through use of technology. “Businesses today are increasingly concerned with how technology can be used to positively influence a number of areas,” he said. “They include improving profitability with cost reduction strategies; the security and privacy of documents; productivity and efficiency; strategic alignment of business processes; and innovation to both increase revenue and reduce costs.” Mr Amir doesn’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ solution. “I understand that every business is different and that is why I take the time to assess and evaluate each organisation’s unique position,” he said. Mitronics Cor- poration is one of Australia’s largest brand-independent, office technology providers. It’s proudly Australian-owned and has been operating since 1994, with its showroom at 90-94 Hermitage Road, West Ryde. Office technology is constantly advancing and your choice of technology will impact your revenue, market share, and business growth - which is why it is important to have the right technology partner in your corner. Get in touch with Mitronics today on 1300 207 122 to start the conversation and enhance the role technology can play in your business.

Wednesday 19 July, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 Matildas to kick off World Cup campaign in Sydney Your souvenir FIFA Women’s World Cup draw - pages 8, 9 ☐ Touring NextSense’s soon to be completed innovation centre at Macquarie Park last Wednesday were, l to r, Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale; Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles; NextSense Chief Executive Chris Rehn; NextSense Director of Technology, Operations and Property Hockman Chang and Director of Marketing and Communications Nicole Smith. And, bottom right, Mr Rehn briefs Mr Marles and Mr Laxale on construction progress. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTOS (A. Stavrinos) How we got the nickname ‘Matildas’ Matilda had been the nickname of the giant Kangaroo mascot at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane and had never been associated with football. There was also the connotation that Matilda in the iconic song Waltzing Matilda referred to an old bag carried by a swagman. It was not until the late 1990s when SBS television ran a poll to select a nickname that The Matildas struck a popular chord. Former women’s head coach Tom Sermanni recalled the SBS Poll. “We essentially did it just to get some publicity,” he said. “So to raise the profile of the team heading into the World Cup, we thought to run a contest.” The SBS team considered several potential names such as The Galahs, The Sheilas and The Soccerettes. Five names nominated by voters were shortlisted to be broadcast during the On The Ball football show presented by commentator Kyle Patterson. On the eve of the FIFA Women’s World Cup it has been revealed that the Australians’ nickname ‘The Matildas’ was a controversial choice in the late 1990s. ☐ The original Matilda mascot at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane. One of the voters was Natallie Kehagias, a teenage player from Oatley, whose nomination — Matildas — was chosen as the winner of the competition. Not all the players liked the nickname. “I thought it could have been worse,” Angela Iannotta, Australia’s first ever World Cup goal-scorer said. “But it’s a name that, after all these years, does suit the women’s football team. “It’s quite interesting how, in Australia, the national teams have got all their nicknames: the Socceroos, the Joeys, the Boomers, the Opals.. they haven’t really got that overseas.. so I think it’s a good idea.” So finally they had a name to build their own mythology around which wasn’t something borrowed from America. It is also a nickname that can also be adopted with pride by all ages of women players and - although the name Matilda is popular in The Netherlands - it is unpopular in Britain because it is associated with the short lived and tyrannical rule of The Empress Matilda who was overthrown in a civil war by Good King Stephen shortly after the Norman Conquest. Let’s hope the name will be long associated with a World Cup Final victory on home soil. EXCITEMENT IS building for Australia and New Zealand’s month-long feast of football with the Matildas to play their first match tomorrow (Thursday) night against Republic of Ireland at a sold-out Stadium Australia in Sydney Olympic Park. But for local football and netball powerhouse, Gladesville Ravens Sporting Club, preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup have been at least 12 months in the making. Club management has taken the opportunity to organise a cultural exchange with a Japanese club and stage a successful, inaugural girls-only school holiday football camp last week at the sports regional headquarters, Christie Park. Almost 100 girls from the Ravens and other clubs across Sydney took part in the week of football fun and most of them have tickets to watch the Matildas opening match tomorrow and other World Cup games too. Those without tickets to the sold-out match will have a choice of multiple local venues - with City of Ryde putting on a family-friendly ‘live site’ at Meadowbank Park; Club By Anthony Stavrinos Ryde celebrating ‘Happy Hour’ with Matildas games screened inside the club and on a giant screen in the outdoor space otherwise known as the ‘Tiger’s Den’. Club Eastwood will also screen games; while North Ryde RSL will screen all of the Matildas matches, along with every other match in the tournament. “Ravens have been preparing for this world cup for the last 12 months,” Ravens technical director Women’s NPL, Stephen Bott, told The Weekly Times. “We will be welcoming Yokohama FC Girls Academy from Japan, who will be staying with us for a week during the World Cup, billeting with our families and sharing a World Cup together. “Our first grade girls will be playing a stadium preparation match at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday, which will give them the full world cup game day experience.” He said the club would be running events at Gladesville Sporties and there would be a large Ravens fan base at every Sydney game. “Everyone at the club is visibly excited by what the next 4 weeks will bring to the game in this country,” he said. “Many of the Ravens families will also be volunteering around the various venues.” Acting Prime Minister visits site of NextSense facility with Bennelong MP New centre to drive research and industry partnerships in hearing and vision loss The centre, which has received a $12.5 million Australian Government grant, will work with clients of all ages – from young babies to older Australians. It will house a school and pre- school, and custom therapy spaces to deliver services such as speech pathology, audiology and hearing and vision early intervention services for children. It will also deliver cochlear implant pre- and post-surgery services to children and adults and its academic arm will support further education for teach- ers and therapists working with people who have hearing and vision loss. The centre’s spaces will be available to other organisations in the hearing and vision sectors seeking collaboration opportunities and to educate the next generation of professionals. Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles toured the site last Wednesday with Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale. ”It’s a pleasure to visit Next- Sense alongside Jerome today – the work they provide is invaluable and the finished works will provide a new level of support to the local community,’ Acting Prime Minister Marles said. NextSense Chief Executive Chris Rehn said the centre was an investment in the future and would enable the organisation to enhance its services and build new partnerships with government, Macquarie University and other research leaders, industry and the service sector. This would improve outcomes for Australians who were deaf, hard of hearing, blind or had low vision and drive new knowledge that would influence approaches internationally. “Around 3.6 million Australians have hearing loss and some 500,000 have vision loss currently, and these numbers are projected to rise significantly in future,” Mr Rehn said. “The growing number of people benefiting from our services means the new centre for innovation will be much more than just a building. “It will be an opportunity to nurture, trial and share new ideas and connect leading thinkers to build new models of care and service delivery that are always evolving as knowledge cycles in and out of our centre.” Every detail of the inclusive building design has considered a broad range of needs and abilities and is designed to encourage collaboration. Features include: installations that provide perspectives and information on hearing and vision loss, including a cochlear touchtable that allows visitors to learn about how a cochlear implant converts sound; hearing augmentation to deliver high-quality sound directly to hearing aids; and a custom-designed student bell and emer- gency evacuation system with visual and auditory alerts including flashing lights and bells. The facility also has an envi- ronmentally sustainable design, with 368 solar panels, six electric vehicle charging stations and water tanks, shading, ventilation and building materials that minimise energy consumption. Its custom-designed classrooms reduce glare and allow more control over lighting for students with vision loss, while play areas will feature equipment including an accessible carousel and Liberty swing for wheelchair users. “Situated in one of Austra- lia’s leading innovation districts - Macquarie Park - our new centre will be at the heart of a broader ecosystem that will help to build a more inclusive Australia,’ Mr Rehn said. The NextSense centre for innovation - soon to open its doors on the Macquarie University campus - is aiming to drive innovation to improve the lives of people with hearing and vision loss and boost partnerships to drive Australia’s global impact.

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 For more information visit RYDE.EVENTS/FIFA AUSTRALIA VS REP. OF IRELAND THU 20 JULY, EVENT OPENS 6PM MEADOWBANK PARK, 8PM KICK OFF AUSTRALIA VS NIGERIA THU 27 JULY, 8PM EASTWOOD PLAZA AUSTRALIA VS CANADA MON 31 JULY, 8PM EASTWOOD PLAZA 1. 2. 3. FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2023™ LIVE SITES GRAB SOME FOOD FROM A LOCAL RESTAURANT. LIMITED BEAN BAGS AND HEATERS AVAILABLE. • 6.00PM SCREENING OF ‘SHE’S THE MAN’ • FREE FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES AND FACE PAINTING • BBQ AND FOOD TRUCKS • KICK OFF AT 8.00PM • LIMITED BEAN BAGS AND HEATERS AVAILABLE 6 Hillview Rd Eastwood (Just across the road from Eastwood Library) Phone 9874-0221 Now open for your convenience & entertainment till 1.30am from Fri-Sat All Games will be shown on TV’s throughout the club. PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE RSA v. ITA 46 19: ARG v. SWE 45 19: JAM v. BRA 44 20: PAN v. FRA 43 20: VIE v. NED 42 19:00 POR v. USA 41 19:00 HAI v. DEN 40 19:00 CHN v. ENG 39 20:30 CRC v. ZAM 38 19:00 JPN v. ESP 37 19:00 IRL v. NGA 36 20:00 CAN v. AUS 35 20:00 NOR v. PHI 34 19:00 SUI v. NZL 33 19:00 KOR v. MAR 32 14:00 GER v. COL 31 19:30 SWE v. ITA 30 19:30 PAN v. JAM 29 20:30 FRA v. BRA 28 20:00 ARG v. RSA 27 12:00 CHN v. HAI 26 20:30 ENG v. DEN 25 18:30 POR v. VIE 24 19:30 USA v. NED 23 13:00 AUS v. NGA 22 20:00 JPN v. CRC 21 17:00 ESP v. ZAM 20 19:30 CAN v. IRL 19 20:00 SUI v. NOR 18 20:00 NZL v. PHI 17 17:30 COL v. KOR 16 12:00 GER v. MAR 15 18:30 ITA v. ARG 14 18:00 BRA v. PAN 13 20:30 SWE v. RSA 12 17:00 FRA v. JAM 11 20:00 NED v. POR 10 19:30 USA v. VIE 9 13:00 DEN v. CHN 8 20:00 ENG v. HAI 7 19:30 ZAM v. JPN 6 19:00 ESP v. CRC 5 19:30 NGA v. CAN 4 12:30 PHI v. SUI 3 17:00 AUS v. IRL 2 20:00 NZL* v. NOR 1 19:00 France (FRA) Jamaica (JAM) Brazil (BRA) Panama (PAN) GROUP F USA (USA) Vietnam (VIE) Netherlands (NED) Portugal (POR) GROUP E England (ENG) Haiti (HAI) Denmark (DEN) China PR (CHN) GROUP D Spain (ESP) Costa Rica (CRC) Zambia (ZAM) Japan (JPN) GROUP C Australia (AUS) Republic of Ireland (IRL) Nigeria (NGA) Canada (CAN) GROUP B New Zealand (NZL) Norway (NOR) Philippines (PHI) Switzerland (SUI) GROUP A AUCKLAND / TĀMAKI MAKAURAU EDEN PARK SYDNEY / GADIGAL SYDNEY FOOTBALL STADIUM DUNEDIN / ŌTEPOTI DUNEDIN STADIUM MELBOURNE / NAARM MELBOURNE RECTANGULAR STADIUM WELLINGTON / TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA WELLINGTON REGIONAL STADIUM HAMILTON / KIRIKIRIROA WAIKATO STADIUM BRISBANE / MEAANJIN BRISBANE STADIUM PERTH / BOORLOO PERTH RECTANGULAR STADIUM ADELAIDE / TARNTANYA HINDMARSH STADIUM SYDNEY /WANGAL AUS AUS AUS AUS NZL NZL AUS NZL AUS NZL STADIUM AUSTRALIA * NOTE: Match 1 is the Opening match including the Opening Ceremony THURSDAY 20 July FRIDAY 21 July SATURDAY 22 July SUNDAY 23 July MONDAY 24 July TUESDAY 25 July WEDNESDAY 26 July THURSDAY 27 July FRIDAY 28 July SATURDAY 29 July SUNDAY 30 July MONDAY 31 July TUESDAY 1 August WEDNESDAY 2August Group Matches MATCH SCHEDULE FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zeala THE WEEKLY TIMES SOUVENIR

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10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 NORTH RYDE 108A/1 Allengrove Crescent 2 2 1 David Aktas Principal - Licensed Real Estate Agent M 0403 185 422 davidaktas@fnrydegroup.com.au P (02) 9874 1142 www.fnrydegroup.com.au 1025 Victoria Road, West Ryde, NSW 2114 10A Church Street, Ryde NSW 2112 First National Ryde Group Situated near shops, public transport and Macquarie University is this spacious, near new apartment featuring an impressive total area of 138sqm (approx.). This property has a bright north facing courtyard, good-sized bedrooms making it perfect for first homes buyers, investors and downsizers. Features Include: - Two bedrooms with built-in robes - Two bathrooms, main bedroom with ensuite - Sleek kitchen, with stone bench top and dishwasher - Spacious lounge and dining area - Private balcony - Ducted air conditioning, internal laundry & security intercom - Secure car space plus storage cage - Only 5 minutes’ walk to Macquarie Park Train Station. Direct buses to Sydney CBD. Short drive to Macquarie University, Macquarie Shopping Centre, Top Ryde Shopping Centre, Macquarie Park and Lane Cove National Park We have been given strict instructions to sell, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. “All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries” NEAR NEW, SUN SOAKED AND SUPER CONVENIENT Inspect: Saturday 10:00 – 10:30am Auction: 29th July at 11:00am on Site BALMAIN 4 Fitzroy Avenue, 3B, 113.8 m2 , House $3,514,000 (15 Jul 23) Lynsey Kemp, Belle Property Balmain BEECROFT 8 Mary Street, 3B, 860 m2 , House $1,670,000 (15 Jul 23) Nick Bedford, McGrath Beecroft 93 Hull Road, 4B, 676.5 m2 , House $1,988,800 (11 Jul 23) Kevin Dearlove, Stone Beecroft CARLINGFORD 2B Coleman Avenue, 2B, Unit $730,000 (12 Jul 23) Steven Liu, Leo-31 Pennant Hills 4 Benghazi Road, 10B, 740 m2 , House $3,100,000 (11 Jul 23) Cindy Seo, McGrath Epping 35/9 Boundary Road, 2B, 861 m2 , House $861,000 (11 Jul 23) Cindy Seo, McGrath Epping CHELTENHAM 164A Beecroft Road, 5B, 1,100 m2 , House $2,548,000 (12 Jul 23) Kevin Dearlove, Stone Beecroft CONCORD 19 Ludgate Street, 6B, 695.5 m2 , House $3,537,000 (12 Jul 23) Aris Dendrinos, Richardson & Wrench Marrickville 52 Broughton Street, 4B, 627.1 m2 , House $2,600,000 (10 Jul 23) Michael Ke Ma, Belle Property Strathfield CONCORD WEST 38 King Street, 4B, 689 m2 , House $1,955,000 (11 Jul 23) Shane Sullivan, Horwood Nolan Drummoyne DRUMMOYNE 1-4/45 Lyons Road, 8B, Block of Units $3,950,000 (13 Jul 23) Melanie Lahoud, Ray White Bondi Beach 19/349 Victoria Place, 2B, 96 m2 , Apartment $1,470,000 (11 Jul 23) Samuel Williams, Warwick Williams Drummoyne DUNDAS VALLEY 5 Forster Place, 6B, House $1,902,000 (13 Jul 23) Ahmad Malas, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde EPPING 3/9-11 Forest Grove, 2B, 101 m2 , Apartment $750,000 (14 Jul 23) David Middleton, McGrath Epping 1108/26 Cambridge Street, 2B, Apartment $905,000 (12 Jul 23) Plus Agency Sydney 411/20-24 Epping Road, 2B, 122 m2 , Apartment $830,000 (12 Jul 23) Cindy Seo, McGrath Epping 13/3-5 Kandy Avenue, 3B, Apartment $820,000 (12 Jul 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 9/6 Lane Cove Road, 2B, 106.8 m2 , Unit $607,500 (12 Jul 23) Joseph Fenech, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt GLADESVILLE 5 George Street, 3B, 588 m2 , House $3,090,000 (17 Jul 23) Emma Challen, Stone North Ryde HUNTERS HILL 17 Earl Street, 4B, 815 m2 , House $6,000,000 (13 Jul 23) Nicholas McEvoy, BresicWhitney Hunters Hill MACQUARIE PARK 907B/80 Waterloo Road, 2B, Apartment $795,000 (14 Jul 23) Chunzhi (Jessica) Gong, Citione Macquarie Park 11/165 Herring Road, 2B, 54.8 m2 , Unit $618,000 (14 Jul 23) Allison Mifsud, First National Epping 2305A/80 Waterloo Road, 2B, 122 m2 , Apartment $1,200,000 (14 Jul 23) Angell Yang, Raine & Horne Rhodes 707C/80 Waterloo Road, 2B, Apartment $1,030,000 (14 Jul 23) Siwen (Charles) Zhang, Citione Macquarie Park MEADOWBANK 201/133 Bowden Street, 2B, Apartment $815,000 (14 Jul 23) Chris Lee, Ray White Meadowbank NORTH RYDE 21 Michael Street, 4B, 670.3 m2 , House $2,808,000 (15 Jul 23) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde 44 Numa Road, 5B, 556 m2 , House $3,750,000 (14 Jul 23) Jason Segon, Stone North Ryde 122/5A Whiteside Street, 2B, 95 m2 , Apartment $820,000 (11 Jul 23) Ali Pericak, Di Jones - Northern Suburbs OATLANDS 6 Edwin Street, 5B, 708 m2 , House $2,870,000 (14 Jul 23) Sandra Aquilina, McGrath Parramatta 12/15 Wyoming Avenue, 1B, Apartment 130,500 (13 Jul 23) Ashton Beukers, Stone Parramatta 4/15 Governors Way, 3B, 159 m2 , Unit $875,000 (12 Jul 23) Sandra Aquilina, McGrath Parramatta RHODES 1907/8 Walker Street, 3B, Apartment $1,590,000 (14 Jul 23) Tracy Yi Hong, Triple S Wentworth Point 2103/7 Rider Boulevard, 2B, Apartment $1,365,000 (14 Jul 23) Greg Timms, Rhodes Realty Rhodes 902/13 Mary Street, 2B, Apartment $1,370,000 (12 Jul 23) Greg Timms, Rhodes Realty Rhodes 1202/87 Shoreline Drive, 2B, Apartment $1,235,000 (11 Jul 23) Kelaney Che, Raine & Horne Rhodes ROZELLE 20 Clubb Street, 2B, 151 m2 , House $1,550,000 (14 Jul 23) Jasmine Anglesey, BresicWhitney Balmain RUSSELL LEA 27 Mons Street, 2B, 297 m2 , House $1,785,000 (12 Jul 23) Michael Catalano, True Property Leichhardt RYDE 101 Bridge Road, 8B, House $3,250,000 (14 Jul 23) Nathan Belcastro, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde 202A/6 Nancarrow Avenue, 1B, Apartment $630,000 (14 Jul 23) Lijian (Daniel) Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney 202/1 Collingridge Drive, 2B, Apartment $1,045,000 (12 Jul 23) Jack Zhao, Ray White Rhodes RYDALMERE 12 Dudley Street, 3B, 531 m2 , House $1,625,000 (11 Jul 23) Majd Jerjees, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde 13/66 Park Road, 2B, Apartment $687,000 (11 Jul 23) Emma Watson, McGrath Parramatta STRATHFIELD 4/31 Churchill Avenue, 2B, Apartment $805,000 (15 Jul 23) Sam Georges, Georges Ellis & Co Strathfield 9/170 Albert Road, 2B, Apartment $710,000 (13 Jul 23) Vivek Tailor, Richard Matthews Strathfield 4 Palmer Avenue, 4B, 739 m2 , House $3,335,000 (12 Jul 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield 118/1-3 Beresford Road, 2B, 138 m2 , Apartment $715,000 (12 Jul 23) James Min Woo Kang, Belle Property Strathfield 1402/5-7 Albert Road, 3B, Apartment $1,300,000 (11 Jul 23) James Min Woo Kang, Belle Property Strathfield B603/86 Centenary Drive, 2B, Apartment $870,000 (11 Jul 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield B111/86 Centenary Drive, 2B, Apartment $720,000 (11 Jul 23) Simon So, Belle Property Strathfield WEST RYDE 12 Herbert Street, 4B, 490 m2 , House $2,650,000 (15 Jul 23) Chris Pennisi, Pello - Northern Suburbs (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of those reported) Recent local property sales* realeSTaTe&FINaNCe Ultra-convenient site with development potential going under the hammer 243 BUFFALO ROAD, RYDE “This is an amazing opportunity to secure a potential duplex site within walking distance to Top Ryde shops and all its amenities. “Duplex sites holding a convenient location and an impressive 855 m2 parcel of land are hard to find - this one combines all with ease!” Robert says that while the three-bedroom home is original yet functional, it holds endless potential for developers or investors seeking redevelopment opportunities. Of course this comes with the usual STCA (subject to council approval) caveat. “It’s perfectly positioned with a north facing rear aspect and is located within minutes of Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, cafes and Ryde Public School,” he says. “Opportunities like this don’t last, so call now because this will be sold.” “How do you make money in real estate? Opportunities like this,” says Robert Younis from First National Ryde Group. Auction: Saturday 12 August 12:00 pm Inspection: Saturday 22 July 2:00 pm–2:30 pm All enquiries: Robert Younis, First National Ryde Group on 0402 995 597

Wednesday 19 July, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES 0414 658 956 • Chartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent • Provided at reasonable rates www.rgaccounting.com.au XCLUSIVE TAX PARTNERS 9705 0864 0433 788 089 • All Tax Services • All Business Valuations • Dispute Resolution https://xclusivetaxpartner.wixsite.com/taxation AIR CONDITIONING TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING 9481 0667 • Sales • Service • Installation • Repairs, • Preventative Maintenance. On all domestic, commercial & industrial, Air conditioners. www.townandcountryair.com.au AU18964 Lic 125392c ACE AIR CONDITIONING 0411 967 333 Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C. 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ASBESTOS REMOVAL ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807 * All types of Asbestos removal * Garages & Sheds Demolition * Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections * Free Quotes * All areas * Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg. * Fully Licensed & Insured www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Facebook/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney Lic.Class B 210719 BALLUSTRADES WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM 9645 6358 Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing, auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote, helpful services. wardsteel.com.au BATHROOM RENOVATIONS SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS 9879 4855 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Complete bathroom renovation for $20,999* including tiles and fittings to the value of $3,999* 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.spinryde.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP *Quoted prices are based on a 5m2 floor area and do not include asbestos or wall removal* JAYCORP RENOVATIONS 0424 261 818 Combined 30 years of experience in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish in your home. Please visit our website for recent projects. www.jaycorprenovations.com.au Lic 306197c A P S BATHROOMS 0410 454 165 Thinking of Renovating? Call us for a free quote Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renovations. Over 20 years experience. Lic: 207688c HOPE RENOVATIONS Bill 0433 909 406 Over 20 years-experience in bathroom, laundry & balcony renovation. Tiling, waterproofing & carpentry service. Qualified & high-quality finish. Lic.205959C BATHROOM MAKEOVERS SYDNEY PROPERTY RENOVATIONS 0413 244 881 Complete quality service from start to finish including design. Home warranty insurance available. No obligation free quote and advice. Lic 229943c BEDDING BEDS & WALL BEDS 9879 4226 Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mattresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville BLINDS SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS 8765 1733 Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian blinds same day service. BLIND CLEANING FLEETMORE MOBILE BLIND CLEANING 1300 164 411 All blinds & curtains. Clean, repair & supply. Onsite service, pick up & deliver. Family business. 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Call Rob Lic 217657c BUILDERS GRAMERCY PROJECTS Nathan 0410 427 427 * Design & Construct Custom Built Homes * Extensions, Alterations & Additions * Renovation Packages * Kitchen & Bathrooms * Decks & Pergolas * Home Warranty Insurance Available * No obligation fee quotes wwwgramercyprojects.com.au Lic. 300222c BUILDING CONTRACTORS TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT 0418 493 789 For all new work, extensions & alterations, renovations or refurbishments. MBA Quality work. Lic 100569c ALTERATIONS 0418 484 216 9674 7527 Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S. Giltinan Builder P/L. 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Fully insured. albersbuilding@optusnet.com.au Lic 100617c CARPENTER/BUILDER MJD CARPENTRY Matthew 0414 418 248 For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and maintenance works. Lic no 75741C BP CONSTRUCTIONS 0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948 All building work including renovations, extensions, decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms. www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c CARPENTER/BUILDER (CONTINUED) CARPENTER/BUILDER 0412 691 470 General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience. Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c CARPENTRY 0468 612 956 All Renovations, Repairs & Painting Call Ernesto 0468 612956. Elamigoz77@hotmail.com Lic 184942c SEMI RETIRED BUILDER Nick Roxburgh 0411 364 233 Semi-retired builder needs small jobs before building his own house. Repairs, maintenance, small new structures, fireplaces etc. ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES Michael Lyall 0407 912 355 All carpentry, renovations, decks, property maintenance & repairs. All general building work. Fully insured. Lic 188739C CARPENTRY & JOINERY CARPENTRY & JOINERY James 0428 581 542 For construction & repair of decks, pergolas, doors, new building work & carports. Lic 179663c CARPET LAYING BILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631 New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs. 40 yrs experience. CEMENT RENDERING J PRESTIGE RENDERING 0410 746 378 Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q CLEANING – HIGH PRESSURE NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN 9888 5406 0414 765 181 Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer. No job too small. 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12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 ELECTRICIANS (CONTINUED) LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN Blake 0488 843 495 + Small family-owned business + Lights, power points, NBN help, repairs + Small jobs welcome + Seniors discount 100% satisfaction guaranteed Lic 288540c RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN 20+YRS EXP Ian 0412 988 012 ✓ Same Day Service ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) ✓ Pensioner Discounts ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville ✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES Andrew/Electrician 0417 909 407 All electrical work, power, lights, internet, houserewiring, telephone, IXL ceiling fans, switchboard upgrades, cctv. Lic 201164c, 278587c RYDE PROVEN ELECTRICAL 1300 776 247 Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship •Family Owned & Operated •Fast Local Service •All Electrical. Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans www.prove nair.com.au 354131C LOCAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES James 02 8036 2372 Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician • Electrical Repairs • Smoke Alarms • Switchboards upgrades • PowerPoints • Lighting installation • Home Safety Checks • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C LEVEL 2 ELECTRICIAN RYDE AREA Ryan 0414 602 995 • All Electrical, Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans • Hot Water & Alarm Systems • Switchboard Upgrades • Private Pole Installations & Replacements Lic. 400997C L2 Lic. 00404781 EMS Lic. 000251985 EXCAVATIONS FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & MINI EXCAVATIONS Glen 0418 268 040 Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen FENCING PRIMO FENCING 0402 981 141 Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs. Workmanship guaranteed. Call Colin 0402 981 141 LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes SMITH FENCING 0400 598 403 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com Phone Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 CONCRETING (CONTINUED) G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402 Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc. Lic11427C TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791 Concrete Driveways, Pathways, SlabsPlain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c CONCRETE CUTTING MASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758 Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. COMPUTERS GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS 1300 929 414 0401 339 402 IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. 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Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan. A & A ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack GARDENING & TREE SERVICES 0412 594 911 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 GARDENING (COnTINUED) LAWNMOWING, HEDGING, PRESSURE CLEANING 0418 214 789 No job too small. Fast, reliable service. Call Joe 0418 214 789 AAA ABLE ABACA GARDENING Michael 0452 445 410 Tree lopping/trim, turfing, weeding, retaining walls, garden makeovers. All your landscaping needs. Fully insured. Free quotes GAS SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C GLASS GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE 9817 3416 9816 3055 Glass repairs, shower screens, mirrors. 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Wednesday 19 July, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 HANDYMAN (CONTINUED) NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c RETIRED BUILDER Charlie 0411 703 057 Small projects. Renovations. Repairs and maintenance. All trades. AAA ALL AREAS HANDYMAN Charlie 0413 777 239 Small jobs welcome. General repairs, concreting, brickwork, cement rendering, electrical & plumbing. Lic. 129968c HANDYMAN 0419 447 126 Clients that have remained clients for over 20yrs. Hands on experience in all trades. Stormwater Issues a speciality. HOT WATER SERVICES RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot water heaters. Lic No L985 A HOT WATER SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. All workguaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/ Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c KITCHENS 0413 395 444 FULL KITCHEN PACKAGE $4999 Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, Gladesville infoarycokitchen@gmail.com infoarycokitchen@gmail.com www.arycokitchen.com.au COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Glenn 0414 717 111 Highest quality custom kitchen renova- tions Complete job. All trades. Unbeat- able prices. Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes. Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 Lic no 301036c KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Shelf to drawer conversions. No job to small. Free quotes 7 days angeloskitchenrepairs@gmail.com Lic no 139738C LANDSCAPING A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Weed, prune, trim, landscape, dig & pave. Retaining walls & rubbish removal. Fully insured. Pensioners discount. LANDSCAPING 0419 334 126 Hands on experience in all trades. Gardens, Lawns & paving. Brick/blockwork & Concreting. Retaining walls, gates & fencing. Pool areas, decks & pergolas. RICK’S LANDSCAPING 0414 355 740 Yard clean, lawn & turf, weed & dig, tree lop/prune. Concrete jobs, paving, retaining walls. Reasonable prices. Free quotes. LAUNDRY/BATHROOM NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 Full premium renovation service - waterproof, tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.nicholascarpentry.com.au NSW Building Lic No 108119c LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply) PAINTERS & DECORATORS PETER PAINTING 0423 808 115 8819 2795 25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES 0412 944 025 Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c MICHAEL THE PAINTER Michael 0412 444 838 • Professional and reliable • All types of painting • All areas • Reasonable rates • Best quality • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc Call Michael. Lic 320177c ASPECT PAINTING & DECORATING 0401 951 257 All types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. Lic 149577c HONEST PAINTING 0452 639 991 Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991. Lic 312751 PAINTERS & DECORATORS (CONTINUED) PERFECTION PAINTERS Joseph 0451 123 231 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free & Quote Insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au Lic. 269706C PATIOS ELITE PATIOS 0408 623 048 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Transform Your Outdoor Space with Our Expert Patio Building Services! Your local Stratco Authorised Patio Dealer 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.elitepatios.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP PEST CONTROL ACCESS PEST CONTROL 0423 017 515 All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Lic # 5092837 FORENSIC PEST CONTROL 1300 360 457 Your Local Family Business Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252 PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 NOISES IN THE ROOF? BE RODENT FREE THIS WINTER FROM AS LITTLE AS $180.00. We also do Poss Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL 0423 203 356 ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services From $149. www.bugzoff.com.au ANDY THE PESTIE 0405 589 705 Friendly, Affordable & Local. General pest control. Termite inspection & treatment. Free quotes. Senior discount. Lic 5109540 PLASTERING GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Call Demitri Lic 288665c PLUMBERS BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST 9638 1398 0419 409 130 All general plumbing including gas. (24hr Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome. COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE 0414 808 809 9808 3020 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792 PLUMBERS (CONTINUED) POOLE & CO PLUMBING 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985 YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer. Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 • Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting • Seniors Discounts www.pureplumbingpros.com.au GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES 9817 4777 0413 402 599 For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C CMF PLUMBING 0411 232 629 9808 4220 • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV • No job too small Lic 117469c TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000 We repair, supply & install direct to you. TAPS, TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! 0414 333461 Lic 40572c LOCAL PLUMBER 0488 801 042 • Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes • 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers • On-time & Reliable • Plumbers you can trust • All works guaranteed • $0 CALL out • You approve the price before we start! $50 OFF when you mention this AD NEED A LOCAL PLUMBER FAST? 9191 7353 Do you have no hot water? Is your drain blocked? Are your taps and toilets leaking? Do you want an extra gas point? For fast friendly service with a smile Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed RYDE CITY HOT WATER & PLUMBING Alfred 0418 976 679 LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. • Hot Water Repairs & Replacements • Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C DO YOU NEED A PLUMBER? Daniel 0414 747 332 - Reasonable price + quality work - Blocked drain special - CCTV & Hot water - Tap & toilet leaking/installation Lic. 388974C

14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 ROOFING J & M SCHALK. 9878 4483 0408 642 056 Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac- ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/ skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c SAM’S ROOFING P/L Sam 0416 178 058 All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c TOP RYDE TOP ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 • High pressure cleaning • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c ROOF PAINTING AARON’S ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc. STOVE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828 SURVEYOR ATS LAND SURVEYORS 9808 6854 Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@ atssurveyors.com.au TILES/TILING ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES Gabriel 0404 032 426 Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers, kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance. Call Gabriel. Lic 251461c ALL TILE SHOWER REPAIRS Michael 0402 624 247 Re-grouting Re-sealing Waterproofing and re-tiling Lic. 378876c TONY TILING 0414 616 366 All Ceramic Tiles (wall & floor) etc. All Waterproofing. All areas. Lic . R78511 TREE LOPPING S T J GROUP TREE SERVICES 0401 181 780 Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve TREE LOPPING SERVICES 0412 594 911 The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump grinding storm work. Emergency services qualified arborist landscaping . Best and cheapest service. 15 years experience. Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 ROOF REPAIRS BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. Lic 123259C RUBBISH REMOVALS GARRY’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Cheapest Prices Call Garry 0416 295 790 * All types of waste (large or small) * Household * Deceased estates * Senior Discount * Free quotes * 30 years exp * 7 days We’ll SAVE you. FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL Glen 0418 268 040 • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes • Excavator for hire • Domestic/Commercial • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen. SAFETY RAILS SAFETY RAILS BY RAILS 2U Les 0439 967 102 Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel or timber, internal or external. Obligation free quotes, fully insured, senior discounts. Covid safe – fully vaccinated. SOLICITORS & CONVEYANCING LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122 Established 1983 - Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring Power of Attorney. Home visits available. 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville E LEE LAWYERS 7202 8088 Compensation Law, Wills & Estates & Conveyancing. Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Fixed fee for simple Wills. First consultation free. Suite 14/1 Railway Pde, Burwood www.eleelawyers.com.au TREE LOPPING (CONTINUED) AJ’S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL 0412 933 031 Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quotes pensioner disc. Extra services incl. stump, grinding, garden maint, small concrete jobs. A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Landscaping, stump grinding & rubbish removal. Weed, prune, trim & dig. Fully insured. Pensioners discount. TV REPAIRS EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE 0412 566 100 9807 2772 • Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus • Get your DIGITAL Ready • All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years TUITION MATHEMATICS Joanne 0401 914 269 Yr4-12 Ext 1&2. Very experienced Teacher & Tutor. Both in person & online sessions have proven to be popular. WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 WINDOW CLEANING NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING, 9808 6773 Eugene 0415 258 454 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. Eugene Hunters Hill Women Tue Jul 11 Rd 1 Pairs C/ship B Logan G Blunt d J Bishop V Wahlquist, J Beale J Lloyd d V Elias G Guice, K Saggers K Stewart d F Palmer J McBride, P Hirst L Stephenson d A Allum L Cook Social Triple D Keg J Brown B Way d T Blong N Snashall P Kelly LYNNE North Ryde RSL Women Mon Jul 10 North Ryde RSL Gala Day 26 teams playing. (Sponsors Ian J. Arthur &amp Sons and Blenheim Road Health Pharmacy AM winners M Gardiner/North Epping 24 pts PM winners E Lam/Denistone 28 Pts Overall R/up K Bremner/Castle Hill 29 pts Overall Winner J Byrnes/Beecroft Congratulations to all. A big thank-you to the staff at NRRSL Tue Jul 11 Rk 3 Pennant practice S Beram L Humphreys K Russell I Hitchens d J Jones J Bryant B Paterson L Macdonald Rk 4 A Richardson S Fennell R Inchley C Candrick d C Toms J Danks Y Roberts B Law Rk 5 W Hyland M Burkett S Hardacre J Auberson d P Ying J Hope R Williams C Benson Rk 6 Social I Chan F Lancett d C Unwin C Chan W/Rk 5 Jackpot not won Raffle Elaine Slavica Lorna Rd 1 Club Fours Semi-Final Rk 2 P Ying W Hyland C Toms S Fennell d R Williams J Bryant B Law L Macdonald 23/19 Rk 4 K Russell S Beam L Humphreys I Hitchens d S Hardacre M Burkett J Jones B Paterson25/23 Social M Kneller d J Danks. W/Rk 4 Both Jackpots won by the same team Rk 2 Raffle Brend Julie, H Kim Final Club hours next Tue COLLEEN RENWICK North Epping Women Tue Jul 11 Social S Caswell M Phipps d A Baguley R Delves 13/8 L Watford M Garrick V Riley d S Farrelly M Daley P Spaul 19/17 R Goldman B Trompp J Swan d R Knott S Odbert J Thorp 15/13 SUE ARCHIBALD Lane Cove Bowls Wed Social D Erskine S Kinsman V Solway d S Brouggy O Hostrup Kevin Mulhall 35/17 T Collins J Bowring M Popovic d D Hough R Moran M Knight 25/15 W Godfrey S Smith 18 dr M Terrey D Madson 18 A Gordon Kay Mulhall d M Cosby B Piper 25/20 W Edmondson D Vanniekirk d P Singleton G Scott 26/10 Sat Mixed Pairs Final M Smith V Solway d Kay Mulhall Kevin Mulhall 21/17 Social D Lloyd C Sinclair G Scott d M Cosby G Screen S Bonthrone 22/15 P Biddell D Erskine S Creedy d D Woodward M Screen B Piper 34/21 O Hostrup M Popovic G Moon d D Madson S Kinsman S Smith 22/14 S Brouggy A Gordon P Zucconi d S Walder M Burrough S Hobson 23/20 J Bowring B Paxton John Lloyd d Jeannette Lloyd M Brouggy R Johnston 29/18 DAVID ERSKINE North Epping Men Wed Jul 12 Club T Carters B Swan K Douglass d T Carters J Royer S Palmer 23/16 D Byron M Havron d N Oppedisano R Matheson 19/11 T Warner O Sherrard d B Godsell W Daley 23/13 P Baird M Gardiner d D Thompson P Harbrow 23/16 G Giudice C Maskill R Crowne M Hollier 23/14 L Driessen P Delves d S Slocombe J Fry 26/16 T Gardiner S Mewburn d W Spaul N Swancott 21/19 Sat Jul 15 Club C Thurmer S Caswell S Garvey d B Swan V Riley R Peterson 26/13 L Driessen R Delves C Maskill d M Taylor T Warner K Douglass 21/18 A Beaven T Gardiner d B Godsell W Spaul 27/16 D Byron N Swancott d R Crowne J fry 25/19 R Phillips G Giudice M Hollier d R Phillips S Slocombe S Palmer 31/13 N Oppedisano M Havron d D Singleton J Boulos 18/17 P Baird P Delves d P Brown G Scott 23/10 KEN DOUGLASS North Ryde RSL Men Wed Jul 12 Social A Barkovsky J Grabiec P Collins d R Hochstetter C Hinton D Hope 25/12 C Costa S Layburn B Iacono d A Manu A Wray J McConnell 24/19 E Sinanian W Hooker P Auberson M Gale d E Sinanian W Wood J Glen P Chatfield 18/12 Sat Jul 15 Social A Barkovsky W Tan J McConnell d E Sinanian R Inchley M Gale 18/13 P Unwin G Inchley R Loveridge dw P Unwin C Chen J Grabiec 17/17 Major Singles C/ship Semi-F B Iacono d J French 25/10 P Dowling d P Collins 25/16 Minor Singles C/ship Semi-F A Wray d C Hinton 25/15 A Benson d J Morris 25/3 PA Putney Tennyson Bowls Wed Jul 12 Putalong Cup B Jasprizza K Lake J Cunningham d B Harris G Willisee J Davis 22/21 P Harris P Joint D Walker d A Warr J Ruston M McFadden 26/16 Putney BC d Avalon BC by 11 pts Jul 12 Social C Backhouse JStanton T Gibbons J Carrington d P Smith J Stanton P Noone P Gray 19/10 C Dale J Hanna P Davidson d P Cunningham L Ager B Lancett 23/21 Pairs C/ship K Beatty A Macdonald d R Rees K Jennings 26/15 G Merchant P Mclean d B Lancett A Windle 26/19 P Yeow D Walker d M Texier P Harris 40/9 Sat Jul 15 Social C Dale K Jennings d P Cormican P Gray 25/10 K Beatty A Rodger d J Hanna P Joint 20/13 P Smith A Macdonald D Paananen d F Lancett R Rees K Lake 25/17 PETER CORMICAN Denistone Men Wed Jul 12 Social M Wilson B Morton B Cutrone d E Wong G King D Linnert 24/15 S Choi J Knight K Graham d J Ahn D Pocock B Nicoll 25/13 J Rae J Mohan D Moody d D Lee E Lam G Carroll 20/14 B White A Blake A Moylan d K Johnson J Myers R Court 25/19 D Galati D Galati T Thurtell d S Shirley Z Bosnjakovic G Scott 22/21 L Hall T O’Shanassy I Christopherson d B Shirley S McClatchey B Bell 32/14 G Mitchell J Eliott d S Hanna B Gibson 26/9 D White A McMillan d A Issacs JKenny 19/18 Sat Jul 15 th July 2023 Social B White T O’Shanassy G Gudmunsen d K Johnson S McClatchey A Moylan 24/14 C Choi B Morton T Thurtell d M Johnston A McMillan G Erickson 23/21 C Madafiglio S Arkins T Imer d L Hall P Dale K Miners 27/18 B Coolahan J Fleming D Moody d Z Bosnjakovic P McPhie B Nicoll 27/17 G Mitchell B Bell C Piddick d M Wilson G Hatch S Skinner 24/20 J Ahn J Ahn V Ardino d B Gibson E Lam I Christopherson 32/14 J Rae A Blake B Carabetta d T Locascio G King A Crockart 32/14 E Wong J Mohan T Taylor d S Lee M Little D Linnert 20/19 D Lee G Carroll d D Galati G Stuart 26/25 Sun Jul 16 Rd 3 Club Singles B Cutrone d H Mawad 25/15 M Barton d D Moody 25/19 K Stuart d B Carabetta 25/19 DAVID POCOCK Hunters Hill Men Thu Jul 6 Social V Wahlquist P Maltby R Hopwood d V Wahlquist D Keg S Craig 19/11 N Snashall A Sierakowski K Beatty d P Lansdown J Beale A Turnbull 21/19 Sat Jul 8 Social Rd Robin Game1 F Alcuri P Nightingale d M Roberts J McDonald 18/2 G Jones P Musumeci dr A Turnbull W Cappelletto 10/10 P Wallis T Beno dr R Price G Norris 6/6 S Crowhurst I Ross d P Chatfield V Moscato 6/3 R Hopwood R Rose d B Love J Juniper 5/4 Game 2 S Crowhurst I Ross d P Wallis T Beno 13/3 R Price G Norris d A Turnbull W Cappelletto 10/2 Game 3 S Crowhurst I Ross d M Roberts J McDonald 7/4 B Love J Juniper d G Jones P Musumeci 11/3 F Alcuri P Nightingale d P Wallis T Beno 9/4 R Hopwood R Rose 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Wednesday 19 July, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 T Trades & Services 9807 6666 rades & Services 9807 6666 GLASS SERVICES Licence No: 206713c PAINTING DOORS, WINDOWS IRONING ROOFING RUBBISH REMOVAL 26 - THE WEEKLY TIMES, Wednesday January 30, 2013 registration WEST RYDE ROVERS 2013 Soccer Registrations New Members Welcome! 70 Teams in 2012 including 13 women’s teams! Under 6’s to All Age, Over 35’s, Over 45’s & Super League. We value participation, fair play and fun. We also aim to provide development opportunities for all our players. Registration Dates Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm or Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm Meadowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance) FREE TRAINING BALL For Under 6’s and 7’s Club shorts and socks included in all registrations Want to know more? Check our website for details www.westryderovers.asn.au Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) football.registrar@westryderovers.asn.au (0400)880839 GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN? New Players Welcome WEST RYDE ROVERS SOCCER 2013 Online Registrations now open! Teams from Under 7’s to Over 35’s Competition runs on Sundays Club shorts and socks included in all registrations Want to know more? Check our website for details www.westryderovers.asn.au Registration Dates Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm or Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm Meadowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance) Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) football.registrar@westryderovers.asn.au (0400)880839 RYDE R.S.L. YOUTH CLUB SPORTS REGISTRATION DAYS 2013 Sport Date Time Location TRAMPOLINE Saturday 2nd February 12.30pm (Recreational) Youth Club 2.30pm (Competition) KINDY GYM Friday 1st February 10.30am Youth Club Bookings are essential!! Enquiries please phone Carolyn: 0410 543 643 FEES : Sports Fees depending on Sport (Very Reasonable) YOUTH CLUB : EAGLE ST RYDE (NEAR GLADSTONE AVE) ENQUIRIES : SECRETARY (Ph 9809 1022) Ravens registration is now open for male and female players from U6 to Over 45’s. • A new Mightymites development program for boys and girls aged 3, 4 and 5 • We are looking for player's in U9, U 10, U11 and U15's in fi rst division • New Youth Elite team in U23 men’s football. This team is a stepping stone into higher grade football such as Super League. Will be supported with a special coaching program and play in the GHFA senior all age competition. • Boys and girls academy training squads • For the fi rst time we will fi eld a Over 45’s men’s team For more information and to register online visit www.gladesvilleravens.com.au The Gladesville Ravens has been a proud community club for over 50 years and welcome back our existing members and look forward to welcoming new members for the 2013 season. Local ladies partner in sport Karen Laing is presented with a framed women’s jersey by Rovers’ Life Member Karen Harrison. LAST year’s Gladesville-Hornsby soccer season saw a new sponsorship agreement in place between local business Lady Anne Funerals and West Ryde Rovers soccer. Karen Laing, Director of Lady Anne Funerals, is well known in the Ryde district for her commitment to the community through sponsorship, fundraising and networking activities. Based in West Ryde, Karen and her staff of compassionate and caring women provide professional and personal service and support to grateful families coping with the loss of a loved one. Appropriately, the sponsorship assisted with the provision of a new playing strip for Rovers’ top senior women’s team. West Ryde Rovers is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers, providing opportunities for local women, men, girls and boys to be involved in community sport. It is through the generous support of local businesses that the club continues to grow and thrive as it enters its 57th year. STEEL BOX TRAILER – Aussie Trailers 6x4, good tyres & spare, Dolly Wheel & tarp. Unregistered $160 Ph 0490 952 608 LADDER – Mote aluminium 6m extension ladder. In good condition, suit tradie $300 Ph 9638 3115 EXERCISE BIKE – stationary computerised with heart monitor as new $795 now $250 Ph 0425 370 022 FANS – Pedestal as new $35 and one floor base $15 good quality items Ph 0425 370 022 VACUUM CLEANER – Bagless, as new $45 and one Stick Vac good quality $30 Ph 0425 370 022 MIRRORS – 2 beautiful, rare items, medium size $45 & $65 each Ph 0425 370 022 JEWELLERY BOXES – 2 beautiful items $25 & $75 each Ph 0425 370 022 CLEANING – Experienced, reliable lady, thorough, punctual, home office. Good refs, free quote. Call Susan 0421 180 466 GARDENING – cleaning services, local area. Call Gary 0414 332 651 31 DONOVAN STREET, EASTWOOD Sat 22/7 from 8am-5pmLarge screen TV, furniture, appliances, artworks, antique chests & wardrobes, beds, lounge suite, dining table set, kitchenware, bookshelves, power & gardening tools, computer workstations & desks, garden setting. Various prices. Ph 0490 952 608 WANTED TO BUY WORK WANTED ALL RECORDS - cash paid for good condition records - 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. Rock, Pop, Jazz etc. www. sydneyrecordtrader.com Ph: 9557 1030 ALL CARS WANTED – any year or model, any condition. Drivable or not, top cash paid. Call Wal on 0425 304 475 STAMPS – Australian predecimal stamps wanted. Kangaroos, KGY, pre-war covers, postcards, tags. Cash paid on the spot Ph: 0418 967 577 SOLICITORS DIRECTORY RONALD S. CZINNER & CO. Solicitors & Conveyancers 15/1 Jordan Street Gladesville 9816 2133 All legal & conveyancing matters. Level 3, Suite 27, 1-7 Jordan Street Gladesville Wills, Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardian, Conveyancing 98174698 or 0419609013 Call anytime Home visits available. Tibby Morgenstern Solicitor SOLICITORS DIRECTORY Rear 223 Victoria Rd, GLADESVILLE 2111 Phone: 9817 4698 Head Office 154 Elizabeth St, SYDNEY 2000 Phone: 9264 3877 YOUR CONTACT FOR • Family Law • Conveyancing • Immigration Law & all other legal services RONALD S. CZINNER & CO. 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Passed away on July 11. Aged 88 years. Funeral service to be held in the St Arnold Janssen Chapel, Marsfield on July 20 at 10.00am DAVIES, Doreen Marjorie. Passed away on July 2. Aged 89 years. Funeral service will be held in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery on July 27 at 11.00am GONZALEZ, Jose (Pin). Late of Five Dock. Passed away on July 3. Aged 87 years. MULLINS, Reverend Father Michael Ashley, SM. Late of Haberfield. Passed away on July 10. Funeral service to be held in Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Hunters Hill on July 20 at 10.30am PHILPOTT, Faye Mildred Ruth. Late of Epping. Passed away in her 98th year. BEDROOM LAMPS - $15 - $25 each and 2 tall lamps $20 & $65 each Ph 0425 370 022 CLOCKS – antique rosewood $75 and one British made $45 both play music Ph 0425 370 022 ARTWORK – 8 items beautiful wall decoration $65-$95 each. One item valued $6500 sell for $450 Ph 0425 370 022 CRYSTAL WARE – rare and beautiful items $5 - $25 each also Silverware Ph 0425 370 022 Tony Beno wins Hunters Hill final Tony Beno took out the Major Singles final of the 2023 Hunters Hill Bowling Club Major Singles Championship, which was played at the club on Sunday, July 9. Jim Juniper from the Hunters Hill Bowling Club said the final was a close run event between outstanding bowlers. “Played in tricky, windy conditions on a slick green, Tony Beno just pipped Col Paterson to take out the 2023 Major Singles Championship of the Hunters Hill Bowling Club,’’ he said. “After Tony had jumped to an early 10/1 lead, Col came back strongly, forging his way to the front at 16/13. “The two protagonists then went head to head all the way to the finish, with Tony coming home strongly and ultimately winning the prestigious title 25/21 in an exhibition of high quality bowls by both players.” The event was generously sponsored by Hunters Hill member John Stewart’s Attic Group. ☐ Pictured (left to right) Tony and Col with Hunters Hill Bowling Club President, Glen Norris and celebrated local identity, Roy Gledhill , who officiated as the umpire. FOOTY TIPSTERS ZAC MILES Mayor, Hunters Hill DOMINIC PERROTTET Epping MP DONNA DAVIS MP Parramatta THE ONE-EYED TIGER TWT’s fearless unbiassed correspondent RON RYAN Chairman, Putney Bowling Club ANTHONY ROBERTS Lane Cove MP STEVE COLQUHOUN General Manager, The Eastwood Club 85½ 85½ 91½ 77½ 89½ 76½ 85½ 88½ 75½ 74½ 91½ 78½ V THURSDAY JULY 20TH AT 7.50PM WIN STADIUM, WOLLONGONG JEROME LAXALE Bennelong MP MALCOLM CHAPPLE Director Ryde Eastwood Leagues ROY MAGGIO Councillor, City of Ryde JIM MORRIS President North Ryde RSL DENNIS SKINNER Tigers Den at Club Ryde Dragons Warriors Broncos Titans Storm Cowboys Panthers Sea Eagles Dragons Warriors Broncos Titans Storm Eels Panthers Sharks Dragons Warriors Rabbitohs Roosters Storm Cowboys Panthers Sea Eagles Wests Tigers Raiders Broncos Roosters Storm Cowboys Panthers Sharks Dragons Warriors Broncos Titans Storm Cowboys Panthers Sharks Dragons Raiders Broncos Roosters Storm Cowboys Panthers Sea Eagles Dragons Warriors Rabbitohs Roosters Storm Cowboys Panthers Sharks Dragons Warriors Rabbitohs Titans Storm Eels Panthers Sharks TIGERS Kiwis Bunnies BondiChicks Mexicans JelliedEels PantherPets Silvertails Wests Tigers Raiders Broncos Roosters Storm Eels Panthers Sharks Wests Tigers Warriors Rabbitohs Titans Storm Cowboys Panthers Sharks Wests Tigers Warriors Rabbitohs Titans Storm Cowboys Panthers Sharks ☐ Club Captain Luke Gibbs led from the front in the dominant win by Hunters Hill on Saturday. (image: Pete Kenny/Framing Life Boronia Park) Hunters Hill chop down Forest Club President Luke McCormack said the impressive win was another example of flowing Saturday afternoon rugby as Hunters Hill travelled to Forestville. “For Round 11, to take on old rivals Forest Rugby, the game started with the Hillies well in control scoring two well constructed tries to Tom Dufficy and Liam ‘Bison’ Janson,’’ McCormack said. “The second half started ferociously and a steady stream of penalties from the referee saw a glut of possession to Forest but the Hillies’ line would not be breached.” He said the game was cracked open by some loose Forest passes that were seized upon by flyhalf Sam Ryan. “This broke the back of Forest who were unable to post any points in the second half as Hunters Hill piled on the pain with excellent tries to Lewie Parfitt as well as hooker James Lynch and Prop Andrew ‘Moose’ Newson.” This Saturday is ‘Back to Boronia Day’ when all past players and supporters are welcomed back to Boronia Park. “It will be a top of the table clash against Blue Mountains and this game will potentially determine the minor premiership,’’ he said. Hunters Hill are top of the suburban rugby table after a 44 points to 17 win over Forest Rugby.

16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 July, 2023 117 Ryedale Road West Ryde NSW 2114 Tel: 02 9807 2444 www.releagues.com.au www.facebook.com/rydeeastwoodleagues Gig Guide Visit website or scan QR code to book! TAHIR PROPER WAY TO BE AN IMMIGRANT 8.30PM, SATURDAY 5 AUGUST TICKETS $45 DAVID CAZALET THE KING IN CONCERT 8PM, SATURDAY 19 AUGUST TICKETS $25 NOW OPEN! As part of Licensed Club Round Ryde-Eastwood will be live streaming the Ron Massey Cup game against the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks and Hills Bulls on: 3PM, SUNDAY 23 JULY IN THE HAWKS LOUNGE.  We invite you all to come back to Ryde Eastwood for a drink and something to eat after the game. THE BOYS FROM OZ STARRING JD SMITH 8PM, SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER TICKETS $39 JD SMITH ICONIC SONGS FROM AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC MALE PERFORMERS SINGS THE BY THE ONE EYED TIGER Jahream shines in dream team The 21 year old Auckland born fullback continued to endear himself to Tigers fans with two tries, two try-saving tackles, 99 run metres and three tackle busts. Jahream’s one of the shining lights for the Tigers this season - and can jump higher than most fullbacks - as well as being fast and slick with the ball in his hands. His defence and willingness to put his body on the line without the ball was his hallmark against the Frights and those two try saving tackles kept the Tigers in a close fought match. For a youngster in his first NRL season, his reading of the opposition play is outstanding and there’s every reason to hope he’ll become one of the Tiger’s greatest ever fullbacks after he just signed a two year contract. Just as crucially, he inspires the players around him with his never-say-die attitude while his willingness to support his mates gives the whole team a surge of confidence. The Daily Screamers are hailing him a match winner but supercoach Tim Sheens doesn’t want to throw the weight of expectation on his young shoulders. “He’s athletic, he plays the position well, he’s only young but a good kid so I don’t expect him to win us the game, I just want him to do his job,’’ Tim told me. Jahream scored his first try on the half hour mark and doubled his tally 22 minutes later when forward Isaiah Papali’i charged through to set him up and set the Tigers set up a big finish. The Tigers inspirational captain Api Koroisau returned after a broken jaw put him out for a few weeks and his bravery was rewarded when pounced on a double blunder from the Frights in the 38th minute. The Tigers are scoring so many tries these days and I’m leaping out of my seat so often that I rarely get an opportunity to look at the Dally M player points tally. So statistics wizards might correct me if I’m wrong but I reckon our goal kicking halfback Brandon Wakeham has the best Successful Shots On Target ratio of any goal kicker in the NRL this season. He certainly converts every try we score and did so again on Friday. Your stats on the back of a postcard, please! Tomorrow night (Thursday) the Tigers go down to The Gong to take on the Sinners in the 7.50pm kick off. Only two points separate these two immortal Sydney clubs so this should be a classic Tiger victory. SEE YA THERE! A masterclass performance from the Tigers’ Jahream Bula was the highlight of Friday night’s clash against the Frights in Newcastle. ☐ Api Koroisau and Jake Simpkin lead a charge. ☐ Try scorer Jahream Bula takes it up to the Frights.