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OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY, 9AM - 1PM Your multi AWARD WINNING local newspaper! VOL. 103 NO. 14 PUBLISHED 102 YEARS www.weeklytimes.com.au P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807 6666 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday, 17 April 2024 WIN with TWT INSIDE This Week Cathie’s Column ������������������������������������������������ 2 JB’s World ��������������������������������������������������������� 3 Letters/Hunters Hill columns ��������������������������� 4 Anzac Day ����������������������������������������������������� 5, 6 City of Ryde ������������������������������������������������������� 7 Real Estate and Finance ����������������������������� 8, 14 Handy Phone Guide �������������������������������������� 9-12 Dining/Puzzles ������������������������������������������������ 13 Classifieds ������������������������������������������������������� 14 Sport, One Eyed Tiger �������������������������������� 15-16 Page 16 JB’s World Tigers Whizz kid Returns This Saturday! ANZAC Day Services in TWT Territory ANZAC Day Commemoration services are currently being held as usual throughout the TWT Territory and we invite you to attend one of them to pay your respects to those who served and especially to those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Continued page 3 Ageing Well Seminar: Scams & Financial Security Join us for a free community seminar that will help you learn to identify scams, what to do if targeted, and counselling services that can help. Australians are losing hundreds of millions of dollars to scammers every year. Authorised by Kylea Tink. Level 10, 2 Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney NSW 2060. Wednesday May 1 | 10:00am-12:00pm Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St, Chatswood NSW 2067 REGISTER FOR FREE AT: www.kyleatink.com.au/ageing-well or call (02) 9929 9822 SEE PAGE 3 Clr Bernard Purcell, centre, is Labor’s Mayoral candidate in Ryde for September’s council elections. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) Labor’s candidate for popularly elected Ryde Mayor revealed Anzac Day 2024 Anzac Day messages and event listing - pages 5, 6 Fiddler on the Roof THREE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to see the Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society’s new production, Fiddler on the Roof. DETAILS PAGE 2 TG Millner Knock Back COUNCIL BID TO COMPULSORILY ACQUIRE SITE HITS A SNAG CITY OF RYDE’s bid to compulsorily acquire the TG Millner Fields site in Marsfield has suffered a major setback, with the NSW Government denying permission, citing council’s insufficient finances and lack of strategic justification. And while the site’s owner - North Ryde RSL - has welcomed the decision by Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig, Ryde’s Mayor Trenton Brown has vowed to continue the fight to have the TG Millner fields retained as public space. SEE PAGES 6 & 8 ☐ An artist’s impression of the seniors housing development that may replace sports grounds at TG Millner fields in Marsfield. (Image: Marsfield Common)

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 April, 2024 Father Martin’s Musings Call and response! WIN WIN WIN with TWT WIN FIDDLER ON THE ROOF DOUBLE PASS All you have to do to WIN! is head to our website - weeklytimes.com.au - then click on the ‘Win with TWT’ tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be drawn on April 29 and contacted by EUCMS, with their names published in the May 1 edition of The Weekly Times. If you’re not familiar with what Fiddler on the Roof is all about, here’s a brief synopsis: It’s 1905, and village life in Czarist Russia can sometimes feel as precarious as a fiddler on the roof. Tevye and his wife, Golde, are doing their best to raise their five daughters in accordance with the traditions of their closeknit Jewish community. But when the younger generation starts pushing boundaries with new ideas and convictions of their own, and the village faces increasing threat of persecution and violence, what choices will Tevye make? And how will the community survive? Full of warmth, humour and heart, Fiddler on the Roof is joyful, thought-provoking, entertaining and deeply moving. This much-loved musical masterpiece features iconic songs such as “If I Were a Rich Man”, “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker”, and speaks to timeless and universal themes of love, faith, community and kindness. Sessions: Saturday, May 4 - 2pm and 7.30pm; Saturday, May 11 - 2pm and 7.30pm; Friday, May 17 - 8pm; Saturday, and May 18 - 2pm & 7.30pm. Location: Epping Baptist Church. 1 Ray Road, Epping. Ticket prices: Adults $35; Pensioners $25; Children $20; Students $25 Friday night. More info at www.eucms.org.au THREE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to see the Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society’s new production, Fiddler on the Roof. ☐ Members of the EUCMS ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ cast, l to r, Amelia, Olivia, Anna, Lucie, Sam, Alexa and Rebecca. This humbling and revealing statement by this man revealed to me that being a doctor is more than having an occupation it’s also the means of realizing genuine life fulfillment. People so often find their calling in life by trial and error that often can’t be anticipated. I was once given a template to share with high school students about 3 key concepts in finding success in any vocational calling. The first is participate in as many things as possible as it’s only then will you find your strengths and weaknesses. The second thing is to be realistic and centre your career aspirations where there is a demand for your distinctive skills and talents. Often what someone wants to do and what is available around them are very different things. And the third thing is to persevere in your choices as there will be some good and bad experiences that will need to be worked through and valuable lessons will be learnt. It’s a fair comment to make that resilience is a struggle for many people today. Saint Paul in his great letter to Galatians makes the point; “People will reap what they sow.” Fr Martin R Maunsell Father Martin R Maunsell is a Catholic priest in Sydney I well remember a much-loved doctor saying after he retired; “When I was practicing as a doctor, I felt so valued especially when I knew that my patients needed me in their often-troubled lives. But now while being retired I now appreciate how I need them so much more.” Ray and Nancy’s Diamond Wedding Ray and Nancy were married in the Holy Family Catholic Church in Maroubra in 1964 and moved to Marsfield in 1969 where they raised four children and now have five grandchildren. Ray told The Weekly Times he will celebrate the Anniversary in the home the couple built on land they purchased, with a special gift for Nancy. “It will be a diamond ring, it has to be a diamond,’’ he said. Ray met Nancy (nee Speziale) in the late 1950s when they worked for the Royal Exchange Assurance firm. “One night, when I saw her waiting outside for a bus, I offered her a lift home in my car and we kissed,’’ he said. “We just clicked from the first moment we met and although we have different interests we found we were suited for each other from the word go.’’ He said he proposed close to his 23rd birthday - and Nancy accepted his proposal immediately - but their most wonderful moment was the birth of their eldest child Darlene at the Crown Street Hospital on March 13 in 1966. “In those days the father couldn’t be present to see the birth but it was still a wonderful experience,’’ he said. Darlene has a daughter - Montana - and Ray and Nancy’s son Matthew has children Alexander and Charlotte. Their son Andrew has a daughter named Lucy and his son Daniel has Congratulations to Ray and Nancy James of Marsfield who celebrate their 60th (‘Diamond’) Wedding Anniversary tomorrow - Thursday, April 18. ☐ Ray and Nancy are pictured on their wedding day; and, below, today as grandparents. (pics: supplied) grandson Jayden. “Our children all attended St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Marsfield and were all taught by Edna Wilde who went on to become the first female Mayor of Ryde.” Ray spent his working life in the insurance industry and founded Eastwood Insurance Brokers in Rowe Street, Eastwood in 1979 which he sold when he retired in 2006. In 1993/94 he was selected to represent Australia in a Veterans Hockey team which went on to win an international tournament in Adelaide and he has represented Sydney and New South Wales. “Nancy was never interested in sport but we’ve enjoyed 13 cruises together, to Europe, the South Pacific and Asia,’’ he said. Nancy’s interests include folk art and she has crocheted many ‘Angel Blankets’ for Sydney’s Adventist Hospital patients. “These are the very special blankets that are given to mothers who have stillborn babies,” he said. “Nancy hopes to be able to continue to assist the hospital in this way for many more years.” The couple’s anniversary has been acknowledged by King Charles III and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Beecroft bush dance The 70-year-old Bush Music Club’s Concert Party Ensemble & the Pennant Hills Dance Workshop writer/instructor/Caller, again have the Saturday 2-4.30 pm Family Dance happening, at the Beecroft Community Centre on May 4. Singles, couples/families are most welcome and the Caller plus experienced dancers will walkthrough and assist novices, for a warm and fun afternoon. Hot beverages & chilled water, hand sanSIMBA THE CAT’S POETIC OFFERING ☐ Simba the cat - poetry in motion! itiser and good cheer are provided, but organisers advise it’s wise to BYO mug and nibblies. Gloves/masks are optional. Beecroft Community Centre is located at the Cnr Beecroft & Copeland Roads, opposite the public school and fire station. Entry: Adults $20; Members/Conc $15; Family $40. Italian icon Massimo Ranieri Downunder this month ☐ Iconic Italian performer Massimo Ranieri Italian icon Massimo Ranieri is returning to Australia this month, with performances in Sydney and Melbourne. The legendary singer, actor, and entertainer will be performing all the classics that have made him the unique artist adored by Italians and Italophiles, all over the world, for over five decades. He’ll perform at the Sydney Opera House this Sunday, April 21 at 7pm. Tickets are available through TicketMaster. An ‘industry ticket’ is also on offer, with a 20% off the ticket price via: tinyurl.com/3wp88edr More information at: abstract.net.au/event/massimo-ranieri/ Unsure of where I belonged or where my next meal would be I’d never touched a human or received a hug And cuddles from my brother was my only form of love Suddenly I found myself inside a little house My world turned upside down and I remained as quiet as a mouse But foster carer showed me what love can truly be And now I’m on my way to being the best boy I can be I’m learning how to trust and show the world my best side My cuddly little personality I no longer want to hide I’d love to have a place that I can call my own And join a family that is looking for more love in their home As I say goodbye to the rough life on the street I know my forever human is out there, which I cannot wait to meet As each day goes by, I’m coming more out of my shell And I crave the kind of safety that comes with wearing a collar and a bell If this sounds like a true match and you choose to swipe right I’ll be sure to delete the app and I’ll live up to all the hype I promise never to judge when you wear your pyjamas all day And all I ask in return is a safe home where I can sleep, purr and play _______________________________________ If you would like more information about adopting a cat like Simba, please contact the team on 0451 614 821 or admin@wlpa.org One day my foster carer found me up a tree

Wednesday 17 April, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 Popular local ‘Uncle Choo’ dies, aged 82 Mr Choo taught Mathematics at the University of Sydney for decades, earning the adoration of all of his students. After retiring, he generously gave his time to the local community, including volunteering for Eastwood Lunar New Year festival, Eastwood Chamber of Commerce and Macquarie Park Business Chamber. He was friends with almost everyone in the streets of Eastwood. An avid table tennis player, he could be seen playing the racquet sport with his wife near the Eastwood Library without fail each morning. Mr Choo is survived by his wife, daughter, a son-inlaw and two grandchildren. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at 11.30am at the Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, cnr Delhi & Plassey Roads, North Ryde. Enquiries: Justin Li 0412 614 174 or councillorli@gmail.com Popular Marsfield local Kooguan Choo, affectionately known to the local community as ‘Uncle Choo’, passed away in his sleep at the age of 82 last week. ☐ The late Kooguan Choo of Marsfield ☐ The late Queen Elizabeth 2 ☐ Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts IN BRAND NEW SDA HOMES VACANCIES We have vacancies for males and a female with disabilities in 2 of our new SDA homes in Marsfield. They are truly a place to call home with all accessible features and our caring staff there to empower our residents. 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, spacious kitchen and accessible garden. Visit our website for more images and information, setonvilla.org.au phone us for a tour (02) 9888 5244 or email info@setonvilla.org.au ANZAC Day Commemoration services are currently being held as usual throughout the TWT Territory and we invite you to attend one of them to pay your respects to those who served and especially to those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Unfortunately I’ll be missing at local services this year as I am currently in rehab in Austria, but my thoughts will certainly be with you all. Lest We Forget. * * * KEITH “Golden Boots” BARNES a favourite of many footy fans will long be remembered especially by Balmain Tigers fans and supporters. And yours truly. His funeral is Tuesday April 23 at 11am at Macquarie Cemetery. Our sympathy to his wife Robyn and family. More tributes see sports section. * * * HER MAJESTY Queen Elizabeth 2 has previously headed This Week’s TWT Birthday Honours List and would be celebrating a right royal 98 years on Sunday April 21 but for her passing in September last year. We have been blessed to have someone of the stature of HM Queen Elizabeth as our official head of state for more than seventy years and numerous local representatives as Governors-General and Governors who most of us believe have served us well. Our current GoverANZAC Day Services in TWT Territory JB’s World nor-General and former NSW Governor David Hurley retires on June 30 along with his lovely wife Linda. He will be succeeded by our second female G-G in the person of Samantha Mostyn. Our current NSW State Governor The Hon Margaret Beazley AC KC has proved popular and successful also. What the future holds is perhaps debatable which only time will tell. We have a male again as head of the British Commonwealth in King Charles 3rd. At least we have a male in one of the top jobs. God Save The King. * * * ANTHONY ROBERTS MP for Lane Cove heads This Week’s TWT Birthdays Honours List celebrating his 54th birthday Friday and the return to his seat of Lane Cove in the last NSW State election. He will be celebrating with his better half Alicia and four sons John Anthony, Samuel Donald, Thomas Alfred and Joseph Bush and close family and friends. Congratulations Anthony from your army of friends, constituents and supporters. * * * 1ST RYDE SCOUTS celebrate their 109th birthday today being officially registered at the new Boy Scouts head office 109 years ago today. JB is a former Ryde Cub, Scout, Senior Scout, Rover Scout and Scout Leader and was one of a few who helped make the bricks to build the first Scout Hall on the current site corner Victoria Road and Princes Street Ryde. The land was bought and donated by JB’s father Arthur John Booth and donated to the Ryde Scout Group with the foundation stone laid in 1941 but construction was not started until end of World War 2 in 1945 when building materials were very limited, hence volunteers had to make cement block bricks on site with mostly volunteer labour. The original hall was later replaced with the existing building. * * * ANASTASSIA daughter of Dr Miriam Kapel and Dr Stephen Zafiriou of Gladesville was born 22 years ago today. Happy birthday Anatassia. Often wonder with that mouthful of a name how you have survived. Brian McErlane a retired journo from West Ryde last time we heard was still knocking golf balls around North Ryde Golf Club according to his better half Sue and turns 89 tomorrow. * * * RAY and NANCY JAMES of Marsfield celebrate their Diamond Wedding anniversary tomorrow April 18. Congratulations from JB and the TWT Team. We are certain it will be a day to remember for Ray and his child bride and family. * * * ROSALIA and SEBASTIANO (Sam) GAGLIANO are in a class of their own celebrating 73 years wedded bliss Saturday with family and friends. Rowan and Debbie Price celebrate thirty-one years together also on Saturday. Betty Cuthbert the wonderful Ermington flash of Olympic athletics fame would’ve been 86 on Saturday. It had been my pleasure and honour to escort her on numerous occasions on my very much younger days as a twenty something Alderman John Action Booth. We had lots of good times together. * * * JOHN LEES of Rydalmere and Stephen Chan of Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club celebrate Sunday same day as JB cousin and namesake John Lovett celebrates with his better half Margaret while John Brown faces 81 candles on his birthday cake. Alex Sawyer of Rotary International fame celebrates his 61 years of wedded bliss with his child bride Olga Sunday. * * * LANE COVE former Mayor Andrew Zbik and better half Bronwyn celebrated the birthday of their daughter Emily Deane last week who was 3.01Kg and 50cms at birth. * * * Debbie Bolton of Denistone East celebrates Monday and we wish her all the best same day as Glen Fish celebrates with his better half Lisa. * * * RYDE ROTARY Club turns 78 Saturday. The club will celebrate on Tuesday April 23 at the House of Tong Chinese restaurant at North Ryde RSL Club at 6.30pm with a partners and friends of members welcome dinner. Cost $50. RSVP to Club president Jade Catherall email jadecatherall@ gmail.com or 0405 228 684. * * * TUESDAY APRIL 23 is St George’s Day and Sydney St George’s Guild of Former Scouts and Guides turns 55 on that day having been founded on St George’s Day 1969 at a meeting in the Film Club in Sydney attended by the founder of the International Fellowship of Former Scouts and Guides Erik Sjoqvist from Denmark. Scouting is now in all but three countries in the world and the International Fellowship is in many of them as well. Several of Sydney Guild will attend the World Conference in Granada Spain in September of the International Scout and Guide Fellowship. Wayne Stafford turns 68 on St Georges Day same day as Mike O’Sullivan while Dennise Herrick faces 72 candles on her cake. * * * KEN “Freckle” PATON OAM formerly of Meadowbank Scouts and wider fame celebrates next Wednesday with better half Beth same day as Steve “Blocker” Roach of Balmain Tigers and Kangaroos football fame who faces 62 candles on his birthday cake. Jim Jamieson is also celebrating next Wednesday. * * * BUMPER STICKER: If a parsley farmer is sued can they garnish his wages? * * * Keep Smiling! JOHN F BOOTH AM Go The Tigers! Ryde councillor Bernard Purcell announces candidacy for popular Mayoral election It will be the first time in decades that Ryde’s Mayor will be popularly elected. “As a long-time local, I am humbled and excited by the opportunity to run as the first popularly elected in Ryde in the modern era,’ Clr Purcell told The Weekly Times. “I have lived in the City of Ryde for nearly 20 years and both my sons enjoyed excellent public-school educations at Eastwood Public and Epping Boys High. “I was elected to Ryde Council in 2017 and have seen the council run well and run poorly. The Liberals have done little in their three years and wasted many opportunities.” Clr Purcell said the last three years of Council under the Liberals had seen inaction and hand-wringing – “focusing on themselves rather than getting on with the job.” He said parks, playgrounds, major projects and standing had suffered under their revolving door leadership. “I will lead a team that has the residents, businesses, and community groups at the heart of every decision we make,” he said. “We will build a hall at the Civic Centre site, and again ensure a financially viable project. “Instead, the Liberals will leave us without a hall for another decade, spending up to $14m in the process.” Clr Purcell said Labor would also focus on revitalising our town centres. He said Eastwood, West Ryde, Top Ryde, Gladesville and Cox’s Road were all great, but could be better. “We want new vibrancy to these areas without losing the essential character that each precinct possesses,” he said. “We will ensure that the environment is once again a priority by improving and protecting our natural spaces with progressive policies in waste management, tree protection and waterway guardianship.” He said he couldn’t speak highly enough of the team that Labor would bring to the upcoming local elections, which would work cohesively to bring the best outcomes for Ryde. “I offer open, transparent government that will reinvigorate our governmental presence, shopping precincts and the overall amenity for the City of Ryde,” he said. RYDE COUNCILLOR Bernard Purcell has announced that he will be Labor’s Mayoral candidate at this year’s Local Government elections in September. ☐ Labor’s Ryde Mayoral candidate, Clr Bernard Purcell

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 April, 2024 Improving aged care By Kylea Tink MP* Australia’s aged-care system is a large and complex system that many find difficult — and sometimes overwhelming — to navigate. The system has long been mired in complaints, poor oversight and short-term, piecemeal fixes. My team and I have spent countless hours with North Sydney constituents who have struggled to make sense of the supports they are entitled to and how they can access these. The policy challenge now is to rebuild not only how aged care is funded, monitored and delivered, but also trust in the system. If people can’t trust that the government is acting with their best interests at heart, policies become less effective, workers and residents will not support reform, and the system will continue to suffer. I am absolutely committed to continuing to work with the Federal Government towards a system that works, and that can continue to support the growing and evolving needs of our community into the future. My team and I consult regularly with members of our Ageing Well Working Group, comprising volunteers from our community with first-hand experience of how the system works and what we need to improve. Feedback from this group informs my work in Canberra, as well as additional initiatives that my office has put together to meet our community’s specific needs. Our Ageing Well: Scams & Financial Security seminar with ScamWatch and Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney is one such initiative. Surveys show that older Australians are at Since 2021, the Australian Government has been making changes to the aged care system to support those who need it now, and ensure that we can meet the growing needs of our ageing population into the future. * Kylea Tink is the federal Member for North Sydney greatest risk from financial scams. Given the cost pressures facing all Australians right now, it’s more important than ever to empower our seniors to protect their financial security, emotional and mental wellbeing. I invite all interested seniors to please sign up for this free community seminar at https:// www.kyleatink.com.au/ageing-well. If you have any friends or older relatives who might benefit from this seminar please do encourage them to sign up as well. None of us should ever take lightly the opportunity and privilege it is to grow old. I look forward to continuing to work with and for our community towards a stronger aged care system and services to help all Australians enjoy a safe, secure and fulfilling old age. Hunters Hill Guest Column Alice Kang A living memorial in our midst In the entre New Guinea theatre of war, including Bougainville, some 7000 Australian soldiers, sailors and air crew died. At least 625 were killed in fighting on the Kokoda Track itself and another 1600 wounded. More than 4000 were struck down by diseases including malaria, beriberi and scrub typhus. Eighty years later those losses seem unimaginable, and that is why we must never forget. Running for more than 800 metres from Rhodes station to Concord Hospital, alongside the Parramatta River, is the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway which was designed to reflect the jungle atmosphere. As a result, the extensive plantings of tropical trees and shrubs have made this a public asset, open to anyone who wants to enjoy the surroundings and reflect on the loss of life in all conflicts. The Ralph Honner Kokoda Education Centre at the memorial is an exceptional facility offering a multimedia learning experience to more than 4500 school students annually. Virtual reality technology allows them to understand the horrific conditions faced by the young Australian troops as they battled not only the invading enemy but also dense jungle, constant rain, terrifyingly steep terrain, shortages of medical and food supplies, and crippling disease. The personal testimonies recorded by veterans tell that story in stark detail. Another key feature is the Memorial Centrepiece, formed by magnificent granite walls bearing photographic images of the Kokoda campaign, with a water feature in front, and The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is a unique living memorial which commemorates the desperate WWII campaign fought by Australian forces in Papua New Guinea, and strives to educate younger generations about that sacrifice. it is here that our wreath laying ceremonies take place. Each year we hold commemorative services for ANZAC Day, VP Day (15 August) and Kokoda Day (3 November). Our ANZAC service is held on the Saturday before ANZAC Day, so it does not clash with other commemorative events including Dawn Services. This year we will have a naval theme, reflecting the role of naval vessels in the original Gallipoli Landing in 1915, and in supporting the troops in New Guinea during WWII. In the years following WWI cities, towns and villages throughout Australia erected monuments bearing the names of local men who served and lost their lives. Those were grim, stony reminders of death in wartime. At the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, we have created a very different memorial, alive with the stories of the veterans in audio and video, and alive with lush green foliage. The Walkway is a vibrant hub for community activities. It aims to foster pride in our community and pride in our nation. Above all it ensures that we honour and salute those young men and women who volunteered to fight for Australia at a time when the nation’s very future was at risk. Alice Kang OAM |Director Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway To The POINT By HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles Countdown is on for the Gladesville Reserve reopening! Join us this Saturday 20 April to celebrate the significant upgrades to this important community asset. The works included improvements to the ground surface and upgraded lighting to increase the playing capacity at Gladesville Reserve. This means the sportsfield can be used for more hours each week, all year round, as well as providing a higher quality playing surface for players as well as an improved surface for active and passive users of the park. We’ve also installed a new state-of the-art cricket net which I’m sure will also be a hit. The official opening will commence at 10.45am, with a ribbon cutting and plaque unveiling. All Saints Hunters Hill FC will also be holding a Gala Day in conjunction with the reopening. Kicking off at 8am, the Gala Day will include a Hero Shot penalty shoot-out tournament with an inflatable goal for players aged 6 – 14 years old. There will also be delicious food, refreshments and prize giveaways. Registrations are required to enter the tournament and can be made at herosocks.com.au/ pages/hero-shot. I’ll be jumping into the goals on the day so you can try and get one past me (which shouldn’t be too hard). I hope to see you all there. Lest we forget We are so fortunate to live safely and peacefully here in the Hunters Hill Municipality. This was a peace hard-fought for by those who came before us and made safer by the ongoing commitment of our servicemen and women. ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance to reflect on the enduring contribution of our service We’re now only days away from the reopening of Gladesville Reserve. people and a time to commemorate those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. In Hunters Hill, we traditionally hold a commemorative service on the eve of ANZAC Day. This allows local veterans and personnel to attend a service here before marking the occasion on 25 April with their compatriots from the armed services in the Sydney CBD or the nation’s capital, Canberra. This year, significantly, marks the 101st year of continuous ANZAC observances hosted by the Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch and Hunter’s Hill Council. The service will be held on Tuesday 23 April, commencing with a short wreath laying service at 6.30pm at the RSL Memorial Hall, 56 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. A march will begin at 6.45pm outside the RSL Memorial Hall and culminate at the Hunters Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra Street, for the main service at 7pm. Lieutenant Commander Jennifer Neuhaus will be the guest speaker for this year’s ceremony. Steven Mitchell, President of the Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch will also be joining us for the proceedings. This is a community event and anyone wishing to pay their respects is welcome to join. Councillor Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill 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 Rubbish decision by the NSW Government Dear Sir, TG Millner fields must be saved! What a rubbish decision from the NSW Government. Sure, housing is required to shelter the booming population, but at what cost? Why allow rare playing fields to be concreted over when more and more people need them. Where does it stop? Are they going to allow Lane Cove National Park, or Terry’s Creek to be filled with apartments, or let’s just build on all open fields in Ryde. Get real, step up and look at the big picture, we need spaces like TG Millner. Premier Minns, come on and fix this problem now, start with giving TG Millner to the people so they can use it, not let it be abused! TOMMY MELRIN Eastwood It was ever thus! Dear Sir, Recently my wife and I attended two fully subscribed concerts, one at the magnificent Willoughby Concourse and one at the unremarkable Cox’s Road Hall (in North Ryde). The comparison could not have been more stark. I worked for three years with Mayor Pat Reilly in the early 2000s amid howls from his detractors that his visionary project would send Willoughby City bankrupt. Willoughby is far from bankrupt and it can boast a world class facility. Ryde City on the other hand, has an embarrassing hole in the ground with councillors blaming each other for the debacle, now proposing to spend millions “to fill in the hole”. This debacle is no accident! In late 1994 as CEO of Macquarie Community College I proposed the purchase of the derelict Carlingford Public School, built in the 1800s then rented by the College with no lease. My recommendation was met with strong criticism from the Board chairman at the time. “How would we pay for the purchase,” he yelled and voted against the proposal. Unperturbed, I approached the general manager of Met West Education and Minister John Aquilina and negotiated the purchase. The property was refurbished and paid for in four years. No thanks to chairman and his mates on the Board who had no problem taking full credit. In 2002, I approached Ryde Mayor Ivan Petch to purchase the derelict Argyle Centre in Top Ryde for the College. He advised there were plans for the Argyle Centre, it was not available. Twenty-two years later it is still derelict! The best Mayor Ivan could offer was the totally derelict ‘The Parsonage’ in Top Ryde destined for demolition. Council had voted to bulldoze The Parsonage because the $2,000,000 to restore it was well beyond Council’s budget. My proposal, accepted by Council was that the College would restore the property at its own expense and Council would pay for the road and landscaping. I project managed the restoration. It was completed in six months at a total cost of $450,000. Former PM John Howard strongly advised that party politics in Local Government is not helpful to good governance. The combative nature is clearly a factor. The late Mayor Mick Lardelli, also of Italian descent, confided years ago that when the councillors were arguing, he locked the doors in the Chamber. It is time that someone impresses on councillors that they are entrusted with ratepayers money and they are responsible. GEORGE PAPALLO OAM JP FAITD Ryde TG Millner can still be saved Dear Sir, The recent decision on the future of TG Millner fields in Marsfield is a most disappointing one. It is also more disappointing to see pointless political blame being thrown around like random darts at a dartboard to see who can score the most points at the expense of their opposition. I as a ratepayer, expect more from our current representatives and put simply, do better! Now is not the time to cast blame, but to unify. TG Millner can still be saved and has not been given a green light for development. We as a community need all sides of politics to work harder than they have before on this matter, put political differences aside (as they have done in the past with TG Millner) and come forward with their best solutions and strategies. We all know why TG Millner needs to be saved and it is what the Ryde Community needs and wants. Bring the best of Ryde together on this, and let’s get TG Millner Saved! TOBIAS LORD Marsfield LETTERS Continued Page 8

Wednesday 17 April, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 Thursday April 25, 2024 LestWe Forget domperrottet.com.au Member for Epping Phone (02) 9877 0266 Email epping@parliament.nsw.gov.au For more than a century now our nation has stopped to pause and reflect on Anzac Day as we mark the anniversary of Gallipoli. Across this country, people from all ages, races and backgrounds gather to pay tribute to the spirit of the Anzacs. This is not a celebration of conflict and war. It’s a remembrance of those who have served and sacrificed their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. This is the legacy that they have passed on to us; one that we must in turn pass on to those who come after us. For all those who have served, Anzac Day represents the ideals of mateship, courage and sacrifice. Today, there are only a small number of World War II veterans still with us. The Vietnam War finished 49 years ago. We pay tribute also to the brave men and women who have served in recent decades in Afghanistan and Iraq. For younger generations, Anzac Day is a call to express our gratitude and to appreciate all that our nation offers: Freedom. Opportunity. Prosperity. Peace. This inheritance was hard-won, and those who served paid a heavy price. It is up to us to cherish and protect both them and their legacy. That is our debt to those who fought and died – to carry their flame. How do we show our gratitude? By living a spirit of sacrifice: in small things and in big things, even when it hurts. By serving family, community, and the nation. We owe it to the Anzacs to keep building our nation ever upward with the vigour and generosity with which they laid its foundations. I would encourage everyone who can to attend an Anzac Day Service. Lest we forget. Dom TOD - Dom Perrottet - Anzac Day Ad - 128.8x380 - 2024 - FINAL.indd 1 8/4/2024 12:14 pm Gladesville RSL Sub Branch will hold their ANZAC Service Sunday 21st 10:30am arrival for 11:00am service. All welcome. Your TWT guide to all the local Anzac Day services Anzac Day appear to have returned to normal this year following interruptions in previous years due to Covid restrictions. CONCORD The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway near Concord Hospital will host the Anzac Day Service at 10.30am on Saturday, April 20. This year’s Address will be given by Richard Brickacek, CSC, DSM Captain, RAN who is Commander Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Patrol Force. The Dawn Service at the War Memorial in Queen Elizabeth Park in Concord will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 5am. DRUMMOYNE The Dawn Service will be held at the Drummoyne War Memorial at 1a Marlborough Street in Drummoyne from 5.45am on Thursday, April 25. It will be followed by a sausage sizzle. EPPING Epping RSL Sub-branch will hold an Anzac Sunday Service at The Epping Club at 2pm on Sunday, April 21 with a wreath laying ceremony to follow at the Cenotaph at 3pm. An Anzac Day dawn service will commence at 6am at the Cenotaph in Forest Park (off Blaxland Road), Epping. All veterans who would like to parade, please assemble at the stairs off Blaxland Road at 5.45am to then march together. In the event of rain preventing the service being held at Forest Park, there will be a service held in the foyer of The Epping Club. Those wishing to lay a wreath or floral tribute should contact John Prestidge, sub-Branch Secretary on 9868 3272 (Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am - 12pm). Anzac Day Two Up, hosted by TV personality Jason Montgomery, will be held between 12.30pm and 4.30pm at The Epping Club. For info and rules, visit: www.eppingclub.com/ two-up-anzac-day FIVE DOCK The Five Dock RSL Sub-Branch will hold a Ser- ☐ Local students at last year’s City of Ryde Anzac Day service. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) ☐ Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts addresses attendees at last year’s Anzac Day service at Gladesville RSL. vice at 11am on Sunday, April 21 at the Five Dock War Memorial, Cnr Barnstaple and Park Roads, Five Dock. There will be a march commencing 10am from Five Dock RSL to Five Dock Park. There will be a sausage sizzle following the 11am Service. GLADESVILLE The Gladesville RSL Sub-Branch will hold a Service at 11am (assembly from 10.30am) on Sunday, April 21 in the 2nd floor auditorium of Gladesville RSL Club. Refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the service.

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 April, 2024 Thursday April 25, 2024 6 Hillview Rd Eastwood (Just across the road from Eastwood Library) Phone 9874-0221 The day to remember the unforgotten heroes. THURSDAY 25 APRIL JOIN US FOR A DAWN SERVICE AT THE LOCAL CENOTAPH AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE CLUB AT 5.30AM.* Complimentary light breakfast in the Club afterwards 12NOON - 5PM - 2UP ON THE GREENS ☐ The late Peter Astridge OAM speaks at the last Gladesville RSL Anzac service in 2023, before his passing this year. HORNSBY Hornsby RSL Sub-branch will host a march and dawn service from 4.30am on Thursday, April 25 at the front of Hornsby RSL Club, followed by Breakfast in The Showroom from 5.45am, with all Breakfast donations going towards RSL LifeCare, an initiative to provide support for veterans. The Showroom at Hornsby RSL will host TwoUP from 1.30pm. HUNTERS HILL The Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch will host the 101st Combined Hunter’s Hill Council and Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Service on Tuesday night, April 23. At 6.30pm a Service of Remembrance will be held at the Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Wall before a march along Alexandra Street to the Hunter’s Hill Town Hall at 6.45 to assemble at the Hunter’s Hill Council Obelisk Memorial for the 7pm Anzac Memorial Service. HUNTLEY’S COVE A Dawn Service will be held at the Huntley’s Cove Community Hall at 6am on Thursday, April 25. It will be hosted by the Huntley’s Cove Community Association. MC will be John Verhelst MSc MBA JP, who served in Vietnam, 1970/71. LANE COVE The Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch and Lane Cove Council will host the Dawn Service at The Canopy from 7.15am on Thursday, April 25. Attendees are encouraged to walk or catch public transport if possible. Free parking is available in Little Street, Market square and The Canopy car parks.. NORTH RYDE North Ryde RSL will host an ANZAC Day March and Dawn Service from 7am on Thursday April 25. There will also be a FREE sausage sizzle for everyone who attends and Sub Branch refreshments from inside the club after the service. Plus Two-up, free entertainment and every member will get $10 - $50 FREE on to their membership card! Events conclude with a 5pm Sunset Service in the Club Foyer. NORTH SYDNEY North Sydney RSL Sub-branch will host an Anzac Day Dawn Service from 5.45am on Thursday, April 25 at North Sydney War Memorial at 50 Ridge Street, Neutral Bay. The ANZAC Day Dawn Service includes a commemorative address followed by a memorial wreath laying by dignitaries, local businesses and school students. PARRAMATTA The Parramatta RSL Sub-Branch will host a Dawn Service at 4.30am on Thursday, April 25th at the Cenotaph in Prince Alfred Square at 353D Church St, Parramatta. CITY OF RYDE The City of Ryde Anzac Day Commemoration Service will be held on Thursday, April 25 in Anzac Park, West Ryde from 9am to 10am. Club Ryde will host a dawn service at 5.30am on Thursday, April 25 at the Cenotaph at the entrance to the Club. The service will be followed by breakfast in the club for members and guests. Then from 12pm - 5pm enjoy a game of outdoor Two Up on ‘The Greens’ at Club Ryde. TG Millner field owner North Ryde RSL welcomes State Government decision …. while Ryde Mayor vows to fight on CITY OF RYDE’s bid to compulsorily acquire the TG Millner Fields site in Marsfield has suffered a major setback, with the NSW Government denying permission, citing council’s insufficient finances and lack of strategic justification. And while the site’s owner - North Ryde RSL - has welcomed the decision on Friday by NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig, Ryde’s Mayor Trenton Brown has vowed to continue the fight to have the TG Millner fields retained as public space. “The Minister’s decision recognises the fact that Ryde Council has a $224m shortfall in its capital budget and simply does not have the capacity to purchase TG Millner,” North Ryde RSL told The Weekly Times in a statement. “At a time when Ryde Civic Centre is still a hole in the ground, it would be financially irresponsible to purchase privately-owned land at rate payers’ expense. “We hope this decision will re-focus Council on other major projects and deliver a civic centre the Ryde community deserves.” But Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown said he was “shocked and devastated” by the State Government decision on the site, which he said had been the subject of a passionate community campaign to prevent a proposed housing development on the famous sporting fields from going ahead. Continued page 8 By Anthony Stavrinos ☐ TG Millner fields, the site of the seniors housing development proposed by owner North Ryde RSL and Eastwood Rugby. (Image: Ethos Urban)

Wednesday 17 April, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 /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 MAYOR’S PUBLIC FORUM I’m looking forward to meeting with members of the City of Ryde community on Monday 22 April when I hold my first Mayor’s Public Forum at Council Chambers from 6.00pm. I have introduced this initiative because I want to encourage transparency and community involvement to build communication and trust between the Council and the people it serves. I believe consultation and engagement are the best pathways to achieving genuine solutions. I hope to eventually hold these forums – which will also be attended by senior Council staff – on a monthly basis at venues in each Council ward. For further information, go to: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/MayorsForum ANZAC DAY It will be an honour to preside over my first Anzac Day ceremony as Mayor when the community gathers at Anzac Park, West Ryde, on Thursday 25 April for Council’s commemorative service from 9.00 – 10.00am. The ceremony will be followed by morning tea and a special performance by Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Like many people who have personal connections with our brave service men and women, both past and present, Anzac Day has a special meaning for my family. My wife’s grandfather Sir Kenneth Anderson served in the second Australian Imperial Force during World War II as a lieutenant in the 8th Signals Division in Malaya. He was held by the Japanese as a prisoner of war for three years at the notoriously brutal Changi Prison and on the equally merciless Burma Railway. He returned from serving his country in war to serving the people of our great City, being Mayor of the then Ryde Municipal Council from 1949 to 1950 before moving into Federal politics. TG MILLNER FIELDS I was devasted to learn last Friday that the State Government has rejected our application for the compulsory acquisition of this site. There has been a long running bi-partisan commitment from both Liberal and Labor Councillors, including the State and Federal MPs, to preserve this site as open space. I will continue to seek the preservation of this site as open space to work with the State MP, Jordan Lane and the Federal MP, Jerome Laxale to keep this site as open space for future generations. The City of Ryde has provisioned $15 million for the purchase of this site. If the Minister thinks that this is insufficient funding, then he should determine its worth and secure the difference in funding from the State Government. If this Government is focussed on increasing the amount of green space in a growing community, then it needs to step- up and step-in to situations like this that place at risk valuable open space being consumed by property developers. That is why I have asked for the Premier to intervene in this matter and take the issue to the NSW Cabinet for a decision to protect TG Millner Fields. Finally, a message to those Councillors who have backtracked from their public commitments to protecting this important open space. Now is the time to put party allegiances aside, and to stand up for your community and your beliefs. If Ryde can’t rely on politicians and candidates to honour election commitments on issues this important, how can they expect anyone to trust them again in future? MAYOR'S MESSAGE 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. • Eastwood Masterplan (Closing 5 May 2024) • Licence of Part of Kotara Park, Marsfield to Amplitel Pty Ltd (Closing 12 May 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. EVENTS IN OUR CITY LIBRARY NEWS Applications are now open for our Library Exhibition Program, offering an opportunity to showcase your creative works in one of four library exhibitions spaces. Our display galleries are suited to 3D objects, such as ceramics, glass, jewellery, dolls/miniatures, papercraft, needlecraft, textiles, sculptures, 3D prints, metal and wood, and our digital display is suitable for photography, digital artwork and multimedia presentations. Applications close 30 April. Learn more and apply online: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/libraryexhibitions LIBRARY EXHIBITION PROGRAM: CALLING LOCAL ARTISTS! LIBRARIES Received between 4 April to 10 April 2024 MOD2024/0066 826 Victoria Rd RYDE LDA2024/0058 9 Macleay St RYDE LDA2024/0061 15 Potts St RYDE Determined between 4 April to 10 April 2024 MOD2023/0186 32 Maxim St WEST RYDE LDA2023/0202 61 Western Cr GLADESVILLE LDA2024/0024 70 Church St RYDE LDA2024/0027 225 Morrison Rd PUTNEY MOD2023/0165 56 Champion Rd TENNYSON POINT MOD2023/0182 55 Bayview St TENNYSON POINT MOD2023/0244 15 Magdala Rd NORTH RYDE MOD2024/0019 323 Pittwater Rd NORTH RYDE MOD2024/0054 4A Julius Ave NORTH RYDE LDA2023/0279 587 Blaxland Rd EASTWOOD LDA2023/0284 22 Mirool St WEST RYDE LDA2023/0330 217 North Rd EASTWOOD LDA2024/0037 Shop 10/1 Glen St EASTWOOD MOD2023/0189 94 Talavera Rd MACQUARIE PARK MOD2024/0013 136-138 Rowe St EASTWOOD DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED Please note: From 1 May, development applications received and determined will be advertised online only. For full details visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices. Sincerely, Clr Trenton Brown – Mayor Email: mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au Phone (via Customer Service): 9952 8222 GARAGE SALES SAT 20 APR List your garage sale for free at: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/GarageSales 23 Amelia Street, Ryde | 8.00am – 4.00pm 42 Malvina Street, Ryde | 9.00am start

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 April, 2024 Mayoralty should be free of cynical politics Dear Sir, I was interested to read the article in TWT’s April 3 edition regarding the new Mayor of Ryde. I write to you as a resident of Ryde, not as a local Councillor. What was not mentioned in the article is that the Ryde Liberals have had three Mayors in 2.5 years, none of them completing a full term. It is a particularly cynical political exercise to rush a new Mayor into the top job, six months out from an election – our first popularly elected Mayoral election in many decades. One would have to assume that the new role is part of their marketing campaign for September. The 2021 referendum for popularly-elected Mayor was suggested so these political transactions would not take place – changing of the guard year in and year out in a cronyistic manner. The role of Mayor should not be a position that is handed around as a reward, as a booby prize, and to use as a political tool. It should be an honoured role that respects the institution, not cheapened with cynical political intent. It is with great sadness that the losers here are the residents of Ryde. They have been overlooked for personal political gain and have not received the leadership they deserve. Let’s see what September 2024 brings when the good fold of Ryde can choose their Mayor personally. BERNARD PURCELL Gladesville Let’s redevelop the Glen Street Carpark Dear Sir, The Labor State Government’s decision to reject Ryde Council’s compulsory acquisition of TG Milner was unexpected. What we do know is that the council had earmarked $15 million as a deposit for the TG Milner acquisition, assuming its bid would succeed. Additionally, it allocated $10 million for capital works aimed at extending the lifespan of Glen Street Carpark for another 5-10 years. Now, there is a unique opportunity to benefit West Ward residents. Can we reallocate these funds to initiate the redevelopment of Glen Street Carpark? With a total of $25 million at our disposal, we have a chance to envision the “heart of Eastwood revitalisation.” Redeveloping Glen Street Carpark would allow us to address critical infrastructure needs for West Ward residents, including: - Increasing public parking spaces from 427 to 600, improving access to the shopping district and alleviating traffic congestion. - Enhancing amenities, such as a new community centre and a library of comparable size to West Ryde Library. - Implementing an underground retention tank in the Glen Street Carpark to mitigate flooding from Terry Creek to a one-in-onehundred-year level. - Developing new community open spaces with parks and green areas. - Transforming Eastwood Town Centre into a vibrant community hub. We simply want a clean, thriving, and beautiful Eastwood Town Centre. Let’s hope that Ryde Council can deliver on a decade-old aspiration of West Ward. DR PETER KIM Eastwood LETTERS to the Editor realeSTaTe&FINaNCe Recent local property sales* BALMAIN 1 Rowntree Street, 5B, 221m2 , House $3,000,000 (13 Apr 24) Monique Dower, Belle Property Balmain 12/42 Arthur Street, 2B, Apartment $875,000 (9 Apr 24) Monique Dower, Belle Property Balmain 17 Harris Street, 3B, Apartment $2,290,000 (8 Apr 24) Monique Dower, Belle Property Balmain BEECROFT 29/7 Chapman Avenue, 1B, Apartment $770,000 (13 Apr 24) Chloe Mawass, Stone Beecroft 27 Fiona Road, 6B, 1,214m2 ,House $2,800,000 (13 Mar 24) Kevin Dearlove, Stone Beecroft 143 Copeland Road, 4B, 1,002m2 ,House $5,650,000 (13 Apr 24) Russell Haddan, David Russell Castle Hill 173 Murray Farm Road, 3B, House $2,095,000 (9 Apr 24) Vivek Uppal, Ray White Carlingford BREAKFAST POINT 512/18 Woodlands Avenue, 2B, 139m2 ,Unit $1,550,000 (11 Apr 24) Marcello Biviano, PRB Five Dock 503/2-4 Peninsula Drive, 2B, 126m2 ,Apartment $1,600,000 (8 Apr 24) Zhe Sun, Raine & Horne Lindfield CARLINGFORD 12 Avonlea Drive, 4B, 695.6m2 ,House $2,400,000 (13 Apr 24) Qi Zhang, Raine & Horne Carlingford 14 Honiton Avenue, 3B, 739m2 ,House $1,868,000 (13 Apr 24) Joy Hsieh, Tracy Yap Epping 203/11 Boundary Road, 1B, Apartment $557,500 (12 Apr 24) Michael Brattoli, Showcase Carlingford 17/96A Baker Street, 3B, 240m2 ,Townhouse $1,310,000 (10 Apr 24) Betty Ockerlander, McGrath Epping 37 Post Office Street, 4B, 420m2 ,House $1,630,800 (10 Apr 24) Tian Hong, Ray White Epping CONCORD 4 Arthur Street, 3B, 581.7m2 ,House $3,850,000 (13 Apr 24) Ben Horwood, Horwood Nolan Concord 3/64 Majors Bay Road, 2B, 157m2 ,Apartment $1,400,000 (12 Apr 24) Ben Horwood, Horwood Nolan Concord DENISTONE 4 Sixth Avenue, 3B, 697m2 ,House $2,701,000 (4 Apr 24) Michael Dowling, Pello Gladesville 20 Sixth Avenue, 5B, 695m2 ,House $2,800,000 (4 Apr 24) Fiona Lee, Tracy Yap Epping DENISTONE EAST 2 Cecil Street, 5B, Duplex/Semi-detached $2,388,888 (1 Apr 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping DRUMMOYNE 1/2 Drummoyne Avenue, 3B, 140m2 ,Apartment $1,965,000 (13 Apr 24) Samuel Williams, Warwick Williams Drummoyne EASTWOOD 10 Milham Avenue, 3B, 695.6m2 ,House $2,390,000 (13 Apr 24) David Middleton, McGrath Epping 3/6 Bellamy Avenue, 3B, 245m2 ,Villa $1,625,000 (13 Apr 24) Danny Yap, Tracy Yap Chatswood 3/15-19 Ethel Street, 2B, 60m2 ,Apartment $740,000 (11 Apr 24) Sandy Shi, Maison Bridge West Ryde 1/25 May Street, 2B, 68m2 ,Unit $600,000 (9 Apr 24) Allison Mifsud, First National Epping 4A Johnston Road, 4B, 348.9m2 ,Duplex/ Semi-detached $2,230,000 (8 Apr 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping EPPING 3/43 Dorset Street, 3B, 267m2 ,Townhouse $1,500,000 (13 Apr 24) Betty Ockerlander, McGrath Epping 32 Wingrove Avenue, 5B, 1,132m2 ,House $4,320,000 (13 Apr 24) Belinda Hill, McGrath Beecroft 65 Boronia Avenue, 3B, 822m2 ,House $3,338,000 (13 Apr 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 77 Midson Road, 5B, 1,012m2 ,House $3,100,000 (11 Apr 24) Daniel Lee, Belle Property Epping 3/15-19 Ethel Street, 2B, 60m2 ,Apartment $740,000 (11 Apr 24) Sandy Shi, Maison Bridge West Ryde 407/14 Epping Park Drive, 2B, Apartment $800,000 (10 Apr 24) Joy Hsieh, Tracy Yap Epping 210/3 Forest Grove, 1B, 76m2 ,Apartment $603,000 (10 Apr 24) Kevin Wong, Ray White Epping 12/8 Maida Road, 3B, 128m2 ,Apartment $603,000 (10 Apr 24) Tahlia Zheng, McGrath Epping 157A Midson Road, 4B, 989m2 ,House $2,820,000 (8 Apr 24) Jiangmin Chen, Stone Epping ERMINGTON 2/68 Spurway Street, 6B, 473m2 ,House $2,400,000 (12 Apr 24) Ahmad Malas, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde 27 Coffey Street, 5B, Duplex/Semi-detached $2,300,000 (12 Apr 24) Ahmad Malas, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde 642/64 River Road, 2B, Apartment $685,000 (10 Apr 24) Dylan Choe, Morton Newington 418/70 River Road, 2B, 96m2 ,Apartment $686,000 (8 Apr 24) Kalaney Che, Raine & Horne Rhodes FIVE DOCK 14 Longview Street, 2B, House $2,130,000 (13 Apr 24) Sam Varrica, Raine & Horne Five Dock 6/20 Kings Road, 2B, Apartment $1,100,000 (11 Apr 24) Sam Cognetta, Raine & Horne Five Dock 31 Norman Street, 3B, 697m2 ,House $5,016,000 (8 Apr 24) Arthur Syrios, McGrath Strathfield GLADESVILLE 9 Gannet Street, 5B, 562m2 ,House $4,640,000 (13 Apr 24) George Agostino, McGrath Ryde 75 Monash Road, 4B, House $2,620,000 (11 Apr 24) George Agostino, McGrath Ryde 102 Ryde Road, 5B, 453m2 ,House $2,705,000 (9 Apr 24) Michael Ke Ma, Belle Property Strathfield 9/3 Blair Street, 2B, Apartment $750,000 (8 Apr 24) Robert Cassidy, Cassidy Gladesville GREENWICH 10/276 Pacific Highway, 3B, Apartment $878,000 (5 Apr 24) Simone Date-Chong, Raine & Horne Lane Cove HABERFIELD 10 Haberfield Road, 7B, House $2,830,000 (10 Apr 24) Alfio Musumeci, Elders Enfield HUNTERS HILL 6 Croissy Avenue, 6B, 720m2 ,House $10,100,000 (30 Mar 24) Matt Ward, McGrath Hunters Hill HUNTLEYS COVE 1/28 Mortimer Lewis Drive, 2B, Apartment $1,400,000 (6 Apr 24) Neil Robson, Cassidy Gladesville LANE COVE 34/300B Burns Bay Road, 2B, Apartment $882,000 (11 Apr 24) Nathan Westerbrink, Raine & Horne Lane Cove LEICHHARDT 3/39 Lords Road, 2B, 104m2 ,Townhouse $1,100,000 (9 Apr 24) James Price, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt 221a Elswick Street North, 4B, 155m2 ,House $2,510,000 (12 Apr 24) James Price, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt 60 Burfitt Street, 3B, 467.9m2 ,House $2,750,000 (11 Apr 24) James Price, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt 270 Flood Street, 3B, 215m2 ,Townhouse $2,100,000 (9 Apr 24) James Price, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt 206/35A Upward Street, 1B, Apartment $830,000 (9 Apr 24) Zhen Zhao, Hillcrest Castle Hill 55 Catherine Street, 2B, 145.4m2 ,House $1,800,000 (8 Apr 24) George Spiroglou, Stone Enmore LIBERTY GROVE 10 Brunswick Avenue, 3B, Townhouse $1,800,000 (13 Apr 24) Beryl Fan, Ray White Drummoyne MACQUARIE PARK B805/80 Waterloo Road, 1B, Apartment $600,000 (12 Apr 24) Xianghua An, A. Gent & Co Burwood MARSFIELD 42 Mawarra Crescent, 4B, 580m2 ,House $2,680,000 (13 Apr 24) Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Epping 8/12 Mawarra Crescent, 3B, 277m2 ,Villa $1,550,000 (12 Apr 24) Teena Vaughan, McGrath Epping 15/1A Busaco Road, 3B, 295m2 ,Townhouse $1,320,000 (10 Apr 24) Scott Baxter, Ray White Epping MEADOWBANK 25/2 Bay Drive, 3B, Apartment $1,500,000 (8 Apr 24) Mary Jane Kim, Ray White Meadowbank MELROSE PARK 102/2D Wharf Road, 2B, Apartment $815,000 (15 Apr 24) Dylan Choe, Morton Newington 10 Lancaster Avenue, 3B, House $2,420,000 (8 Apr 24) David Johnson, Award Group West Ryde Continued Page 14 ☐ Local community members led by Tobias Lord; Ryde councillors Justin Li and Penny Pedersen; Ryde MP Jordan Lane and Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown rallying in late 2022 for TG Millner fields to be preserved as open space. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) From page 6 “I have asked for the Premier to intervene in this matter and take the issue to the NSW Cabinet for a decision to protect TG Millner Fields,” Mayor Brown said. In a statement issued to The Weekly Times, Mr Hoenig said it was no secret Ryde Council was facing financial challenges, including self-reporting for accessing restricted funds. “There are significant issues with Council’s flagship Ryde Central project, which has frustrated the community and is stalled as an empty hole in the ground,” he said. “Given its current financial situation, the government has real concerns about the Council’s capacity to pay for TG Millner Field. “The Council has not been able to demonstrate a source of funding for the acquisition.” He said he was “not prepared to burden Ryde ratepayers with a massive bill” to pay for Council’s promises in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. Mr Hoenig said that if Council was to come up with the required funds in the future, the application would be reassessed on its merits. Mayor Brown challenged Mr Hoenig’s reasoning. “The City of Ryde has provisioned $15 million for the purchase of this site,” he said. “If the Minister thinks that this is insufficient funding then he should determine its worth and secure the difference in funding from the State Government.” North Ryde RSL said the decision provided “some certainty to the future of both North Ryde RSL and Eastwood Rugby.” It said the Marsfield Common proposal, if approved by the NSW Government, would provide 132 low-rise terrace homes, the dedication of a new 10,000m2 public park on the site and $5 million contribution to affordable housing. This proposal was developed together with partners Eastwood Rugby and Winston Langley and would provide the missing piece for families who cannot or do not wish to live in high rise apartments. Ryde MP Jordan Lane said it wasn’t Ryde Council’s responsibility to fulfill the State Government’s election commitments. “The Government has not upheld its end of the bargain and for Labor’s Minister to now try and shift the blame is precisely the reason why people hate politicians,” he said. “You can’t say one thing to score votes before an election, then do the opposite once elected to power.” __________________________________ SEE ALSO LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM TOBIAS LORD AND TOMMY MELRIN - PAGE 4

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Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split & Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C ANTENNA MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST 0431 444 111 Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, Gov app 5 yrs warranty. ARCHITECTS PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L 9878 5850 P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, capable of handling all types of work, both residential and commercial, alterations or new. 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 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS 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 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS (CONTINUED) 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 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 BLIND CLEANING FLEETMORE MOBILE BLIND CLEANING 1300 164 411 All blinds & curtains. Clean, repair & supply. Onsite service, pick up & deliver. Family business. BOOKKEEPING FIRST CHOICE BOOKKEEPING Mary 0421 374 039 Bookkeeping Services - managing all of your bookkeeping needs. Registered BAS Agent. info@firstchoicebk.com BRICKLAYERS QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED Gary 0431 163 114 GSH Bricklaying Front fences. Ret walls, BBQ’s, Besser Blocks Pizza oven sub frames. Prompt Reliable service Lic No 180752c BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Steve 0409 124 751 Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Lic. 55906c STONES BRICKLAYING SERVICES Joe 0426 970 190 Quality work at affordable prices. 40 years experience. Other services include Repairs,Paving, Brick repointing. stonesjoe81@gmail.com Lic 208862c 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. Lic 91637c CARPENTER/BUILDER MJD CARPENTRY Matthew 0414 418 248 For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and maintenance works. Lic no 75741C 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 ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES Michael Lyall 0407 912 355 All carpentry, renovations, decks, property maintenance & repairs. All general building work. Fully insured. Lic 188739C ALL CARPENTRY & BUILDING WORK John 0415 226 608 Small jobs welcome. Insurance work. Extensions, doors, windows, floors. Decks & Pergolas. All gyprock & painting work. Residential & Commercial renovations. Office & shop fit-outs. Network of all other trades. 25 years of experience. Fully insured PENSIONER DISCOUNT albersbuilding@optusnet.com.au Lic100617c NORTH STAR CONSTRUCTIONS Stefano 0452 205 887 Experienced Carpenter/Builder Specialising in home renovations, extensions, small projects, decks & pergolas. info@northstarconstructions.com.au Lic 327221C BP CONSTRUCTIONS 9684 6948 Brett 0411 420 011 All building work including renovations, extensions, decks, pergolas, carports, and bathrooms. Lic195060c www.bpconstructions. com.au 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. CLEANERS GREEN COMMERCIAL CLEANERS Jodie 0433 211 983 • Preschools/Day Care & Offices • Servicing Northern Suburbs • Family business • Reliable • Attention to detail • Honest • Police Checked•Public liability greencommercialcleaners@outlook.com CLOTHESLINES DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 9745 6626 0407 585 691 Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on new or repairs. Full range of folding lines. Call Richard 0407 585 691 doctorclothesline@gmail.com CONCRETING AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE Charlie 0413 777 239 Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Over 34 Years Experience. Lic. 129968c TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791 Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402 Garden sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc Lic 11427c CONCRETE CUTTING MASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758 Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. COMPUTERS GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS 1300 929 414 0401 339 402 IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. All work guaranteed. www.g1computers.com.au DAMP PROOFING ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA 1300 301 210 • Sub-floor Fans • Rising damp & Condensation proofing • Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems • Contact for free quote. • 20 years local experience. www.antidamp.com.au DENTIST DENTAL GARDEN, HUNTERS HILL 107 Pittwater Road 9363 9190 Gentle calming relaxed environment. Emergency 24/7 answered by Dentist. Family, cosmetic & pain relief dentistry. Initial bonus gift when quoting TWT. www.dentalgarden.com.au To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 April, 2024 Phone Guide Handy 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 Lic288540c 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 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 ANDREW SPIES FENCING 0410 534 692 Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com AXFIX FENCING 0498 058 885 Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool council requirements. Call Andrew. ACTIVE FENCING Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Quality timber boundary fencing & gates supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Lic R89295 FLORIST BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST 9874 1577 Orders taken. Flowers and gifts for all occasions. Delivery in and around Denistone and nationwide. eastwoodflowerdelivery.com.au FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE 0417 457 897 Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 40 years experience. GARAGE DOORS RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote. The Weekly Times 9807 6666 ELECTRICIANS GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES 9807 1957 0419 200 011 All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c LOCAL RYDE ELECTRICIAN Oliver 9972 1180 + All Electrical Work + NBN Help + Level 2 Work + Owner Operator + 20 Years Experience + All Hours Lic A037988 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 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 LOCAL 24/7 SAME DAY SERVICE Charles 0480 087 099 EMERGENCY WITHIN ONE HOUR! MENTION THIS AD FOR $50 OFF! Licensed Electrician and Level 2 ASP 5226 All electrical works and repairs. Fuse box, smoke alarms, powerpoints, lights/sensors, stoves, fans, hot water, rewires and more. Level 2 ASP – Poles, metering, solar, defect notice, upgrades & more. Over 20 years experience. No job too big or small. Trustworthy, Friendly & honest service. Insured. Competitive price. Pensioner 20% discount. All work Guaranteed! Lic 285316c DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES Andrew/Electrical 0417 909 407 Alice/Admin 0423 545 910 All electrical work, power, lights, internet, housewiring, telephone, IXL ceiling fans, switchboard upgrades, cctv. .Lic 201164c,278587c GARDENING ABLOOM ACE GARDENING 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance, Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad GECKO PLANTSCAPE Robbie 0412 131 362 Irrigation solutions for your garden during water restrictions. Horticultural advice, garden maintenance and green walls. Qualified Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 0412 131 362 NORTH RYDE GARDENING 0414 765 181 9888 5406 Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan. A & A ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack GARDENING & TREE SERVICES 0412 594 911 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 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. All glass requirements. sales@gladesvilleglass.com.au 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS 9477 5943 We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING (CONTINUED) GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning • Discounted prices & free quotes • Over 40 years in the industry • Fully licenced and insured • Comprehensive warranties HAIRDRESSER WANT A GREAT HAIRCUT? 9888 5257 Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East. HANDYMAN S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Sam 0414 413 326 Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Ph. Sam NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c AAA ALL AREAS HANDYMAN Charlie 0413 777 239 Small jobs welcome. General repairs. Concreting, Brickwork, Cement Rendering, Gyprock repairs, Painting, Carpentry. Electrical & Plumbing. Over 34 years experience Lic. 129968c HANDYMAN 0419 447 126 Clients that have remained clients for over 20 years. Hands on experience in all trades. Stormwater issues a speciality. HOT WATER SERVICES 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 To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

Wednesday 17 April, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 LAWN MOWING DAD MOWS BEST 0447 497 032 Offering a wide range of services to keep your garden looking its best. * Lawn mowing, hedging & pruning, weed control & garden care. * Services also include gutters and high-pressure cleaning & rubbish removal. PAINTERS & DECORATORS 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 EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162 * Master Painters Association member. * Dulux accredited. Interior/exterior. * Specialised in repairing & repainting. *Pensioner discount. Quality guaranteed. www.edgepainting.net Lic. 267578cMPA280514 HONEST PAINTING 0452 639 991 Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991. Lic 312751 PERFECTION PAINTERS Joseph 0451 123 231 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free & Quote Insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au Lic. 269706C MR KOREA PAINTING Joon 0404 607 622 * All types of painting * All areas * High quality * Perfect outcome * Honest * Interior & exterior * Free Quotes mrkoreapainting@gmail.com Lic.373304 A-TEAM RENOVATIONS PAINTER Jim 0411 696 165 Offering specials for units and houses. Satisfaction guaranteed providing Exterior/Interior work. 30 years experience. jimsheaade@bigpond.com Lic152633cc PETER PAINTING 0423 808 115 8819 2795 30 years experience. Work guaranteed. Pensioner Discount. Free quotes. Lic 157468c PAINTER James 0405 765 631 Interior & Exterior work. No job too small. Quality guaranteed. Reliable. Free quotes. Reasonable prices. Lic.195805c 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 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. PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792 POOLE & CO PLUMBING 9809 4230 0419 700 845 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985 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 FIX THAT PLUMBING Gavin 0431 126 808 Local Plumber based in Denistone Lic 299998c 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 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 PLUMBERS (CONTINUED) 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 HOT WATER SERVICES (CONTINUED) RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE 9809 4230 0419 700 845 Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot water heaters. Lic No L985 KITCHENS FULL KITCHEN PACKAGE $4999 0413 395 444 Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, Gladesville infoarycokitchen@gmail.com infoarycokitchen@gmail.com www.arycokitchen.com.au 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. RICK’S LANDSCAPING 0414 355 740 Yard clean, lawn & turf, weed & dig, tree lop/prune. Concrete jobs, paving, retaining walls. Reasonable prices. Free quotes. LANDSCAPING 0419 447 126 Hands on experience in all trades. Gardens, Lawns & Paving. Brick/blockwork & Concreting. Retaining walls, gates & fencing. Pool areas, decks & pergolas. 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) To advertise Phone: 9807 6666 CMF PLUMBING 0411 232 629 9808 4220 • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV • No job too small Lic 117469c 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 PLUMBERS RYDE SEWERFIX 9809 4230 0419 700 845 Sewer & Stormwater Specialist * Blockages Cleared * CCTV & Pipe Location * Repairs & Replacement * Free Quotes Over 50 years experience Lic. L985 SCOTT & SONS 9482 9199 We Do The Dirty Work For You! * 24/7 Emergency Service * Leaks and Burst Pipes * Blocked Drains/Relining * Hot Water Heaters Installations, * Guttering * Domestic, Commercial - Industrial service@scottandsons.com.au Lic 141840c

12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 April, 2024 Hunters Hill Women Social Pairs J Brown F Palmer d V Parson-Mason J Beale, K Saggers G Guise d L Stephenson P Hirst Social Triples K Stewart P Kelly G Blunt d V Elias J Lloyd J McBride JILL Dundas / Denistone Women Wed Apr 10 Rod 2 North West Challenge Denistone Blue 1 v Wenty Leagues 4 Denistone Red 5 v The Hills 0 Thu Apr 11 Semi Finals Club Pairs T Little S McClatchey d C Heming M Woods 18/16 Social L Dolbel J McCreadie C Cupitt d M Armstrong S Choi S Baillie 14/9 H Park C Collahan L Bell dr C Minogue C Jackson C Smith 19/19 R Pacey P McLean E Leermakers d R Pacey F Langdon S Yi 18/11 TRICIA LITTLE Carlingford Women Semi Final Minor Singles C/ ship Thu Apr 11 M O’Brien d S Budd 25/22 E Ricketts d K Mc Donald 25/10 JUDY LANG North Ryde RSL Women Tue Apr 9 completion of Rd 2 between I Hitchens 130 d L Macdonald 109 Social S Hardacre P Ying A Broholm d C Whitelock I Chan B Paterson Rd 3 of Consistency I Hitchens d C Bambach 130/89 J Bryant d S Beram 130/116 K Russell d M Bass 130/76 K Ruser d J Danks 130/116 W/Rk S Hardacre P Ying A Broholm Raffles J Green A Broholm Jackpot not won Thu Apr 11 Semi Final of Consistency J Bryant w/o K Ruser I Hitchens 130 K Russell 93 Final to be played Thu Apr 18 between Ivy Hitchens and Jenny Bryant Good Luck to both players Social S Hardacre B Law S Beram d S Hardacre (s/lead) M Kneller A Broholm J Bryant L Macdonald d R Inchley L Humphries W/Rk S HardacreB Law S Beram Raffles L Macdonald C Bambach Jackpot not won The Macquarie/ Mitchell District Challenge played Mon Apr 8 at Pennant Hills Bowling Club Mitchell District won the Trophy 79-72 Our Club was represented by K Russell S Beram L Humphreys L Macdonald together with players from North Epping Greenlees Park and Denistone Bowling Clubs Congratulations to all players LYN MACDONALD North Epping Women Tue Apr 9 Social C Watford R Thorp M Garrick d R Knott A Hoare V Riley 18/12 J Palmer J Havron d P Charan P Spaul 15/7 H Stibbs S Odbert A Baguley d H Stibbs L Watford T Warner 20/15 S Farrelly R Delves d S Caswell J Thorp 23/14 SUE ARCHIBALD North Epping Men Wed Apr 10 Club M Hollier T Warner P Baird d B Swan M Hollier K Douglass 23/20 A Beaven M Havron d L Byrne C Maskill 19/17 N Oppedisano O Sharrard d B Godsell R Vass 22/14 V Barbara S Palmer d W Daley G Scott 27/7 J Royer N Swancott d S Slocombe W Spaul 27/12 Sat Apr 13 Club B Swan R Peterson d S Caswell C Watford 30/12 Pennants Gde 4 V NBC Sports D Byron D Singleton M Gardiner J Boulos lost 23/28 J Havron M Hollier N Martelli R Matheson won 21/17 R Mercier S Rendoth M Havron P Delves won 20/18 Pts 9-1 Gde 6 V Beecroft N Oppedisano P Brown S Palmer S Garvey dr 21/21 T Gardiner S Mewburn R Phillips J Fry won 18/14 A Beaven R Delves O Sherrard G Scott won 21/20 Pts 9.5- 0.5 Gde 7 V Greenlees Park N McCarthy S Farrelly W Spaul R Vass won 26/19 C Alchin R Crowne N Swancott K Douglass lost 12/23 C Thurmer D Thompson T Warner C Maskill won 29/13 Handicap Pairs Rd1 A Beaven G Scott d K Douglass N Swancott 17/13 D Byron R Phillips d G Giudice P Baird 19/18 S Rendoth M Gardiner d S Slocombe M Havron 19/16 KEN DOUGLASS North Ryde RSL Men Fri Apr 5 Jackpot Pairs washed out Next Round Fri May 3 Sat Apr 6 Social washed out Zone10 State Open Pennants washed out Derred to Sun Apr 21 Sun Apr 7 Club Mixed Pairs C/ship Rd1 P Ying I Christie d B Law J Hui 16/14 L MacDonald P Dowling d R Williams C Chan 26/11 P Davidson B Lancett bye K Russell J Morris d J Bryant A MacDonald 27/10 C Bambach C Hinton bye L Humphreys P Collins d A Barkovsky S Funnell (sub) 18/14 A Cusack P Cusack d C Benson A Benson 15/8 I Hitchens D Nelson d J Auberson M Gale 19/11 Wed Apr 10 Social D Devine A Manu G King d A Hollard P Gray J Glen 25/20 J Klueckmann L Ager J French d P Smith T Gibbons A Wray 26/16 P Davidson T Ryan M Gale d F Lancett J Stanton B Lancett 29/16 S Millauro A MacDonald J Rando K Ho d C Costa P Noone K Gray J Cunningham 19/15 A Barkovsky J McConnell B Iacono d R 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Call Wal on 0425 304 475 COOKWARE - good brands, choice of chef knives & kitchen items from $2-25 each Ph 0425 370 022 APPLE iPAD - 10thGEN, 64GB MPQ13X/A WI-FI 6 Brand new, never used $800 Ph 0410 492 460 STAMPS – Australian predecimal stamps wanted. Kangaroos, KGY, pre-war covers, postcards, tags. Cash paid on the spot Ph: 0418 967 577 ALL BIKES WANTED - BMX & all other bikes wanted to buy. Any condition. Any year. Any model. Call Carl on 0475 595 565 Recent local property sales* realeSTaTe&FINaNCe BARNES, KEITH “Golden Boots”. Passed away on 07 April. Aged 89 years. A favourite of many footy fans and will long be remembered especially by Balmain Tigers fans and supporters and TWT. Our sympathy to his wife Robyn and family. Funeral Service will be held at Macquarie Cemetery on 23 April at 11.00am. CHOO, Koo Guan (Uncle Choo). Late of Marsfield. Passed away on 13 April. Aged 82 years. Funeral Service to be held in the Camellia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, North Ryde on 24 April at 11.30am LOVETT, Kenneth Alan. Formerly of Gladesville. Passed away on 10 April. Aged 94 years. OBITUARIES NORTH EPPING 1 Bailey Crescent, 6B, 1,414m2 ,House $2,550,000 (11 Apr 24) Allison Mifsud, First National Epping 50 Eastcote Road, 3B, 1,050m2 ,House $1,500,000 (9 Apr 24) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney NORTH RYDE 91 Cox’s Road, 4B, 613.4m2 ,House $2,486,000 (13 Apr 24) Ben Boutros, Ray White North Ryde 2 Donald Street, 4B, 556m2 ,House $2,600,000 (13 Apr 24) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde 25 Tobruk Street, 5B, 562.8m2 ,House $2,510,000 (12 Apr 24) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde PUTNEY 35 Mitchell Street, 4B, 486m2 ,House $4,140,888 (6 Apr 24) John Paranchi, McGrath Hunters Hill RHODES 1008/87 Shoreline Drive, 2B, Apartment $1,045,000 (15 Apr 24) Kalaney Che, Raine & Horne Rhodes 734/4 Marquet Street, 2B, Apartment $865,000 (13 Apr 24) William Liu, Rhodes Realty Rhodes 1001/42 Walker Street, 2B, Apartment $850,000 (12 Apr 24) Chen Gao, Elders Hornsby 1110/7 Rider Boulevard, 2B, Apartment $1,150,000 (12 Apr 24) Kay Lee, CJ Real Estate Rhodes 604/2 Walker Street, 2B, Apartment $1,020,000 (8 Apr 24) William Liu, Rhodes Realty Rhodes RUSSELL LEA 4/65 Parkview Road, 2B, 102.7m2 ,Unit $1,014,995 (10 Apr 24) Morgan Davies-Forsyth, Warwick Williams Drummoyne RYDE 11 Pidding Road, 4B, 1,056m2 ,House $2,260,000 (13 Apr 24) Robert Cassidy, Cassidy Gladesville 37 John Miller Street, 4B, 942.2m2 ,House $2,785,000 (13 Apr 24) Kim Toyer-Uttley, McGrath Ryde 12 Suttor Avenue, 4B, 1,043m2 ,House $2,680,000 (13 Apr 24) Kevin Dearlove, Stone Beecroft 25 Rickard Street, 4B, 645m2 ,House $2,610,000 (13 Apr 24) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde 804G/4 Devlin Street, 1B, Apartment $645,000 (12 Apr 24) Lijian Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney 4/18 Hancott Street, 3B, 319m2 ,House $1,660,000 (12 Apr 24) Jason Kiprovski, Ray White Ryde 46 Lane Cove Road, 3B, 663m2 ,House $1,800,000 (11 Apr 24) Alen Galeb, McGrath Ryde 309 Morrison Road, 4B, Duplex/Semi-detached Continued from P8 $2,000,000 (10 Apr 24) Nick Matulic, First National West Ryde 603D/41 Belmore Street, 2B, 124m2 , Apartment $820,000 (10 Apr 24) Lijian Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney 9 Stephen Avenue, 6B, 1,213m2 , House $2,800,000 (9 Apr 24) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde RYDALMERE 64 Calder Road, 4B, 755m2 ,House $1,810,000 (9 Apr 24) Charlie Wu, McGrath Strathfield STRATHFIELD 64 Nicholson Street, 5B, 695.6m2 , House $3,525,000 (15 Apr 24) Tarun Sethi, McGrath Strathfield 8/7 Everton Road, 2B, Apartment $772,000 (12 Apr 24) Simon So, Belle Property Strathfield 7/78-82 Albert Road, 2B, Apartment $744,500 (12 Apr 24) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield 102/5-7 Beresford Road, 3B, 145m2 , Apartment $905,000 (11 Apr 24) David Pisano, LJ Hooker Strathfield 3/32 Noble Avenue, 1B, Apartment $530,000 (11 Apr 24) Sokna Kim, Belle Property Strathfield 47 Arthur Street, 3B, 695.6m2 ,House $2,900,000 (10 Apr 24) Jacob Scopina, McGrath Strathfield 37/5-7 Beresford Road, 2B, 111m2 , Apartment $796,000 (10 Apr 24) David Pisano, LJ Hooker Strathfield 40/5-7 Beresford Road, 1B, 99m2 , Apartment $602,000 (10 Apr 24) David Pisano, LJ Hooker Strathfield 201/559 Liverpool Road, 3B, 125m2 , Apartment $873,500 (9 Apr 24) Sokna Kim, Belle Property Strathfield SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 1203/9 Australia Avenue, 2B, Apartment $832,500 (10 Apr 24) Tim Lapham, Waterpoint Meadowbank 1509/7 Australia Avenue, 2B, Apartment $685,000 (9 Apr 24) Bo Zhang, Chidiac Wentworth Point TENNYSON POINT 81 Champion Road, 3B, 505.9m2 ,House $3,400,000 (5 Apr 24) Michael Gallina, Belle Property Ryde WEST RYDE 1/58-60 Falconer Street, 4B, 356m2 , Townhouse $1,860,000 (15 Apr 24) Johnny Oh, Pello Gladesville 9/13 Riverview Street, 1B, Unit $408,000 (8 Apr 24) Jack George, Hunters Merrylands (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of those reported) Indoor community space advocates’ major blow Advocates for more indoor community spaces have been dealt a major blow, with the NSW Department of Education receiving planning approval to demolish the old Meadowbank Public School hall. The move has angered local residents and Ryde MP Jordan Lane, a former student of the school. “There was never any mention before the last State election that the hall would be demolished – in fact, Departmental briefings before the election clearly indicated plans for the hall’s retention” he said. Mr Lane has raised the issue multiple times in NSW Parliament, requesting the hall be retained for community indoor use as part of the school’s transfer to Ryde Council. While the remainder of the land will be converted into a park for outdoor users, it is understood that there are minor maintenance works required for the hall to be fit for purpose, something Mr Lane says the Government should fund. “If this hall is not saved, taxpayers will be forced to spend even more money building a brand new hall elsewhere. We have a chronic shortage of indoor facilities, and it is extremely short sighted to demolish a hall that is not even 20 years old. “Given the population growth in our community, I am calling on the NSW Government not to proceed with the hall’s demolition, and instead fund the maintenance works to prevent the levels of infrastructure falling even further behind new housing growth.” The site is located in Meadowbank, which has seen a major influx of high-density housing, something advocates say is further evidence of the community need for indoor spaces. Ryde Council passed a unanimous resolution in November last year, calling on the Government to reverse its plans for demolition. ☐ Ryde councillors, l to r, Ryde MP Jordan Lane; Sophie Lara-Watson; Shweta Deshpande; and Justin Li. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO

Wednesday 17 April, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 FOOTY TIPSTERS ZAC MILES Mayor, Hunters Hill DOMINIC PERROTTET Epping MP DONNA DAVIS Parramatta MP THE ONE-EYED TIGER TWT’s fearless unbiassed correspondent JORDAN LANE Ryde MP ANTHONY ROBERTS Lane Cove MP STEPHANIE DI PASQUA, Drummoyne MP STEVE COLQUHOUN, General Manager Eastwood Club 22½ 30½ 28½ 29½ 29½ 26½ 26½ 27½ 21½ 22½ 31½ 23½ 26½ V Storm Warriors Eels Panthers Sea Eagles Broncos Bulldogs Cowboys Roosters Warriors Eels Panthers Sea Eagles Broncos Knights Sharks Storm Warriors Eels Wests Tigers Sea Eagles Broncos Bulldogs Sharks Mexicans Kiwis Bennysboys TIGERS Silvertails Bananabenders HushPuppies Milkmaids Storm Dragons Eels Panthers Sea Eagles Raiders Knights Sharks Roosters Warriors Eels Panthers Sea Eagles Broncos Knights Sharks Roosters Warriors Dolphins Panthers Sea Eagles Broncos Knights Cowboys Storm Warriors Eels Panthers Sea Eagles Broncos Knights Sharks Storm Warriors Dolphins Panthers Sea Eagles Broncos Knights Cowboys Storm Warriors Parramatta Penrith Manly Broncos Bulldogs Sharks Storm Warriors Dolphins Panthers Sea Eagles Raiders Bulldogs Cowboys Storm Warriors Eels Panthers Sea Eagles Broncos Bulldogs Sharks Storm Warriors Dolphins Wests Tigers Sea Eagles Broncos Bulldogs Cowboys SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2024 3.00PM - CARRINGTON PARK, BATHURST JEROME LAXALE Bennelong MP GRAEME AGGETT Director Ryde Eastwood Leagues ROB WILKINSON Director North Ryde RSL BERNARD PURCELL Councillor City of Ryde DENNIS SKINNER CEO Club Ryde ERNA 2024 SEASON UNDERWAY THE EASTWOOD Ryde Netball Association 2024 season got underway on the weekend with Meadowbank’s courts a hive of colour and activity. The start of the season was celebrated with the usual ceremony involving local politicians keen to demonstrate their sporting prowess by trying to shoot a ball in the hoop and mostly failing to do so. Guests included the Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale; Ryde MP Jordan Lane; Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown; Ryde councillors Bernard Purcell, Penny Pedersen, Shweta Deshpande and Sophie Lara-Watson. City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands was also in attendance. Other guests included ERNA president Karen Alden-Waud OAM and committee members Anne During OAM, Katrina Doring and Alyson Hill, while Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club directors Paul Moujalli and Denis Petkovich and Netball NSW director Vincent de Luca OAM were also on hand for the season start. Pictured above are local players, ERNA officials and local club, political and council representatives; below left, local dignitaries celebrate a rare instance of the ball successfully passing through the hoop; and below right, some junior action from week one of the season on the Meadowbank courts. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (Michelle Haywood) Zac Sapsford had looked to have snatched a point for the Wanderers equalizing Fabio Gomes opener in the 5th minute of stoppage time, only for Jaiden Kucharski to hit the Sky Blues winner with the last kick of the game. “Overall, we were the better team. They had a few moments in transition, but other than that, I thought we were in total control,” Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay said. He said Brazilian striker Fabio could have had a hattrick with the moments his team created and it was disappointing to concede a goal. “But the boys didn’t stop, and it’s great that JK scored a great goal; it’s been a long time coming for him,” he said. “They’re ecstatic and will be buzzing in the changing rooms right now. We just want to keep going until the final whistle, and it definitely worked out well, especially in the derby. “We still want to win our next two games and finish as high as we possibly can. Obviously, results need to go our way for that to happen, but we need to put ourselves in that position.” Sydney FC will next travel West, where they will face off against Macarthur FC and an opportunity to secure a home final will be up for grabs. Exhilarating derby win for Sky Blues Sydney FC have booked their place in this season’s Isuzu UTE A-League Finals after a dramatic last gasp 2-1 defeat of arch-rivals Western Sydney Wanderers in front of a raucous Allianz Stadium crowd. ☐ Players celebrate with Sky Blue fans in ‘The Cove’ after scoring a late winner

16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 April, 2024 Our whizz kid Lachlan returns to pulverise Panther Pets Saturday! Lachlan returns after a two week suspension to add fire to the Tigers’ halves with his thrilling line breaks, striding runs and perfectly timed offloads. He can’t wait to get back and said it has been a dream come true to play for the Tigers. “It is a bit crazy, five months ago I was leaving for school every day and my mum was getting my lunchbox in my bag,’’ he said. His form has been so good that he’ll be a target for opposition enforcers - but come after him at your peril - because he has a body guard in our ferocious Papua New Guinea centre Justin Olam. Justin described Lachlan as a physically and mentally strong player and said they had bonded on and off the field. “I do my best to protect him,’’ Justin said. “I don’t want them to bully him because he’s a good kid.’’ While Lachlan gives the Tigers a huge range of strike force options inside their own half, it was the Tigers’ attack metres out from the opposition try line that produced two great tries against the Sinners at Cameltown on Sunday in front of a sell out 17,000 home fans. Our first try came in the 15th minute after a strong run from Tigers Player of the year fullback Jahream Bula set up hooker and captain Api Koroisau to fire a flick pass to prop Stefano Utoikamanu who crashed over to score. It was an attack on the Sinners’ try line just after the hour mark that led to our second try when centre Asu Kepaoa struck the try line like a bolt of lightning The Tigers’ surge towards grand final glory steps up a gear this weekend with whizz kid rookie Lachlan Galvin available for selection against the Panther Pets in Bathurst this Saturday arvo. ☐ Tigers team mates congratulate teenage whizzkid Lachlan Galvin after his man of the match performance against Parramatta Eels at Parramatta stadium before his two weeks suspension and they look forward to his return this Saturday at Carrington Park Bathurst when the Tigers take on the Panther Pets. BY THE ONE EYED TIGER 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! WHAT’S ON.. RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES APR 20 8PM SATURDAY TICKETS SELLING FAST oasis tribute show FREE ENTRY WONDERWALL - OASIS TRIBUTE SHOW Party and rock out to all those timeless songs as Wonderwall Oasis Tribute Show. SATURDAY 20 APRIL 8PM TAYLOR & THE BESTIES - KIDS TRIBUTE CONCERT SCHOOL HOLIDAY Activities KIDS’ MOVIES 22 APRIL KIDS’ BINGO CLASSES 16 & 23 APRIL FIRST AID KIDS WORKSHOP 19 APRIL POT DECORATING 15 APRIL PIZZA MAKING CLASS 17 & 24 APRIL SLIME LAB 26 APRIL Scan the QR code to book MOTHER’S DAY Happy SUNDAY 12 MAY Special Event Heritage Function Centre - Mother’s Day Seafood Buffet (includes prawns, oysters, hot and cold items, salads and a selection of sweets) Adults M $99 V $104 Children 3yrs-12yrs M $49.50 V $52 Children under 3yrs FREE Scan QR code to book Come and party with us these school holidays! Ryde Eastwood_Weekly Press Ad_8 April_2024.indd 1 5/04/2024 4:08:26 PM after a perfectly weighted pass from five- e i g h t h Jayden Sullivan. The game started with a minute’s silence in memory of Balmain Tigers legend Keith “Golden Boots” Barnes AM who passed away last week. His funeral is Tuesday April 23 at 11am at Macquarie Park Cemetery. Our sincere sympathy to Keith’s widow Robyn and children and grandchildren. Rest in Peace Barnsie. You will never be forgotten. The best of the best ever. This Saturday we take on the Panther Pets at Carrington Park in Bathurst. We won the corresponding fixture last season by 12 points to eight in a game memorable for a massive thunderstorm and torrential rain. Former coach Tim Sheens attributed the victory to the enthusiasm the players displayed during the long coach trip, past the Blue Mountains and into the Gold Rush country of the Central West. So expect us to go for gold in the gold fields again this weekend against the Pets under supercoach Benji Marshall. SEE YA THERE!