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TWT readers have won Double Passes to Castle Hill

BY OUR CHIEF CIVIC ROUNDSMAN Players new production of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Dictator Premier Baird and his sidekick henchman minister
for Mega Councils Toole were not content with announcing previewing at The Pavillion Theatre Castle Hill onAustralia’s first femaleYellowWiggle EmmaWatkins was
the death of Local Government on the eve of Christmas when Wednesday January 29. The Pavillion Theatre isTWT Teen Queen in 2005 and continues to support the
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Camerata Academica Charity Concert
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Elysian Fields Band Launch

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Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 January, 2020 Fun for Kids at
Maritime Museum
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AUSTRALIAN National Maritime Museum has a fun-
Castle Hill Players Strange filled school holidays program that is sure to keep the
Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde 2020 Ryde AustraliaTWO TWT readers have won double passes to a preview perfor- kids entertained this summer.

mance of the Castle Hill Players’ new production The Strange Case Highlights include the recently opened Sea Monsters
of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde next Wednesday January 29 in The Pavilion exhibition that runs until April 27 from 9.30am to 6pm
daily. The adventurous can climb aboard and explore
Day Family ConcertTheatre Castle Hill at 8.15pm. HMAS Vampire or venture below deck into the secret
Winners are: Larry De- world of submarines onboard the HMAS Onslow
brincat, Marsfield and CITY of Ryde Council will stage their FREE - open daily from 9:30am to 5pm with last vessel
Lana Pellizon of Rydalm- Australia Day Family Concert this Sunday boarding at 4:10pm. Entry to all zones included in a
ere. January 26 at North Ryde Common, corner ‘Big Ticket’ admission. Members FREE. Located right
Twin and Wicks roads, North Ryde from 5pm on Darling Harbour (the Pyrmont side) at 2 Murray
Noah Smith’s intimate Street Sydney. Cabinet of Curiosities - open daily
adaptation of Robert Louis to 9pm. from 11am to 12 noon and 2pm to 3pm; Kids on Deck
Stevenson’s classic blends - open daily from 11am to 4pm. Enquiries 9298-3777.
drama and horror to cre- This is a good opportunity to bring your own picnic rug
ate a unique, spine-chilling or deck chair, wave the flag and enjoy the concert with Computer Pals
night of theatre. family and friends. Highlights include the 2020 Battle of the for Seniors
Bands Finals and the famous thong-throwing competition. West Ryde
It is Victorian London, There’ll also be face painting, activities for children, rides,
1888. Dr Henry Jekyll, a sports and food trucks. Learn at your own
brilliant and respected The Aussie Rock concert will begin at 5pm with a great speed how to use
scientist - shy and unas- line up of entertainment. Thirsty Merc, one of Australia’s your computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile
suming - is content with finest live acts, will headline the concert from 8pm. Battle phone, and the internet, in our friendly,
his reputation as a moral, of the Bands Finals from 5pm for the 2020 title with judging informal classes. Bring your own computer or
upright citizen. Or so it from The Preatures’ Isabella Manfredi, Thirsty Merc’s Rai use one of ours.
would seem. Frustrated Thistlethwayte and Studios 301’s Stefan Du Randt. To learn more, come to our next enrolment
by his dull normalcy and day. You can talk to the tutors over tea and
intrigued by the notion of Sibling musicians Audio Vixen will also make an appear- biscuits and take a look at the classroom.
the “dual nature of man”, ance. Enrolments start 1 pm Thursday 5 December
Jekyll secretly creates a at St. Columb’s Church, West Ryde.
formula to unleash his hid- As part of its fundraising efforts, Council will raise mon- Call Warren 0417 221 603
den, bestial nature. Edward ey for the Salvation Army Bushfire Disaster Appeal on the
Hyde is born! The brutish, day. Eventgoers will be invited to contribute to the Wall of SUNDAY febrUArY 16
magnetic Hyde indulges Hope, where they can purchase Eftpos gift cards, which 2pm - 4pm
will be donated to people affected by bushfires and help
them to buy supplies and support local businesses in the Special exhibitions of Scouting, Girl Guide
process. There’ll also be a collection buckets on the day. and Guild memorabilia on display
in drink and debauchery City of Ryde will not be going ahead with its fireworks dis-
while Jekyll’s life of propri- play at the concert. For full details go to ryde.rocks/Aus- Open Days 3rd Sunday February-November
ety continues – until Hyde’s Day or phone 9952-8222. Admission FREE - Afternoon Teas served
passions begin to turn up a
body count. Inquiries:
The Strange Case of Dr Ryde Lions say are invited to join the Moo- ing walks through world class BBiuasstlBesridtoes Lyn Donald 0402 256 920
Thank You cooboola Computer Club, lo- heritage areas or get together Join the Lane Cove Histori- Ron Paton 0418 408 323
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde fea- cated at 44 Gladesville Road, a private tour group (minimum cal Society for a fun afternoon John F Booth AM 9807 6666
tures a talented cast in- Ryde Lions would like to Hunters Hill. 12 people). tea with Cavalcade’s Bustles
cluding Epping resident thank all who contributed to to Bias Brides on Sunday St George’s Guilds
Dimitri Armatas, Jonathon their Annual Christmas Food Members identify what they Next Twilight Tour is Sun- February 9 at Lane Cove Golf in Australia
Burt, Cherrybrook’s Adam Appeal for the Ryde Branch want to learn, work at their day February 16 from 5.15pm Club, 180 River Road, North-
Garden, Nicole Harwood, of the Salvation Army. own pace and are helped by sharp to 7.30pm - departing wood at 2.30pm.
Rosehill’s Faith Jessel the trainers. Skills learned from small pedestrian gate in
(pictured), Hamish Mac- The final food cage of dona- include the basics (sending East Street Lidcombe (near Featuring wedding dresses
Donald, Hornsby’s Vanes- emails, internet usage and Railway Street). from 1880 to 1940 - from the
sa Purnama and Robert searches) to the more com- trussed-up Victorians to the
Snars. Next Heritage and Theme slinky silks of World War 2
Tour is Sunday March 1 (Her- - these gowns give us an in-
The Pavilion Theatre is itage Walk Part 2 or The Irish sight into women’s lives over
located within the Castle Tour) from 10am to 12.30pm. those history-packed sixty
Hill Showground in Doran years.
Drive -adjacent to the new All tours cost $15 per per-
Metro Hills Showground son - members $10; children Just think, it’s a freaky fact
station. Entrance is at the 11-16yrs half price; children that these wedding dresses
lights located between under 11 FREE. Enquiries lasted longer than the mar-
Gilbert and Carrington Julie 0419 986 589 or Lo- riages — or the brides for that
Roads, Castle Hill. raine 0414 507 987 or email:
friends_of_rookwood@hot-
mail.com

Make a great night at the tions were presented to the plex. Included is the oppor- SHPeuusbnqltiuecirCSsecHnhtiolelnoal ry matter. Though the gowns are
Pavilion Theatre complete Salvation Army on December tunity to socialise during the Hunters Hill Public School too fragile to be modelled, we
by enjoying a two-course 14 by Lions Ernie Kidd, Rob- tea break. Sessions are held will be celebrating their ses- are lucky indeed to be able
pre-show dinner at No- ert McElroy and Project Co- Monday mornings 10am to quicentenary in 2020. to see these wonderful sur-
bles Restaurant at the Hills Ordinator Judy Harris. 12 noon; Tuesday afternoons vivors.
Lodge Hotel. Phone 9680 1pm to 3pm plus Thursday The school is currently col-
3800 to book your table. Ryde Lions thank the morning and afternoon ses- lecting any memorabilia that Ticket are $25 and can be
Gladesville Shopping Village sions same times. Fees are any readers may have and purchased at:https://www.
The production runs from Management for allowing modest. Enquiries Jo 9816- this of course can be on loan. trybooking.com/BFDHW
Monday January 31 to Sat- them to use their centre as 5293 or Club room 9879-
urday February 22 with their collection point. 4588. Memorabilia items can be Contact Clio Wallace 0427
performances on Wednes- dropped off to 7 Wybalena 701 140 for more information.
day, Friday and Saturday For further information re- RFroieonkdwsooofd Road Hunters Hill or 3/8 The
@ 8:15pm plus Sunday @ garding Ryde Lions activities Friends of Rookwood is a Close Hunters Hill or can be Your Chamber of
4:30pm. contact Lion Ernie Kidd 9807 volunteer organisation and picked up locally. Contact Commerce Meets
9215. present guided tours of Rook- Jennifer 0408 442 028 or
Tickets: $30 or $25 con- wood Cemetery. email: jciedwards@bigpond. EPPING: Chamber
cession with 5 or 6 play CMoomocpouotebroCollaub com enquiries President
subscriptions available. Seniors interested in learn- Join the guides for interest- Tony Hackett 9869-
ing more about computer use 8900; 0418 413 226 or
Bookings: www.pavil-
iontheatre.org.au or phone
9634 2929.

secretary Betty Ock-
erlander 8876-5888.
EASTWOOD: Meet
second Monday each
month. Next meet-
ing February 10. En-
quiries president Vic
Tagg 0412 369 510
or secretary Steve
Colquhoun 9874-
0221.
GLADESVILLE:
Enquiries President
Max McFarlane email:
max.mcfarlane@sky-
wardfinancial.com
WEST RYDE: En-
quiries President
Nora Etmekdjian
0417 699 955.
DRUMMOYNE: Meet
first Wednesday each
month. Next meeting
February 5. Enquiries
Secretary Alex Elliott
100th birthday milestone for Ryde resident Teresa 0438 774 323 or Vice
LONG time Ryde resident Teresa Papandrea chalked up a special milestone recently when she President Paul Har-
combe 0438 089 900.
turned 100 years of age. RIVERSIDE BUSI-
Evergreen Teresa celebrated this momentous occasion with her family and friends at a spe- NESS CHAMBER:
cial Mass at Holy Spirit Church North Ryde and lunch. She is pictured with her son Franco and Enquiries Helen
Father Stan Kluk who presented her with a Papal Blessing and birthday card from Her Majesty Crouch or Mark Kim-
Queen Elizabeth. Teresa was born on December 11, 1919 in San Giovanni di Gerace, Prov Reg- ber 9952-8498 or Riv-
gio Calabria Italy and migrated to Australia with her husband Natale and their four children in ersideChamber.com.
December 1957 where they settled in Ryde. She has lived at the same address for the past 62 au
years.

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5

Michael & Priscilla Eastwood Community Bank

Branch launch next week
Eastwood Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank
will be officially launched tomorrow week Thursday
January 30 when shares will be available to East-
wood residents and the local community.

The public share offer will follow the launch of the
legal prospectus at 6pm at Moko 75 Rowe Street
Eastwood and all are welcome.

Eastwood Community shares are limited in num-
Bank chairman Mr Sang ber he advises people
Kyun Lee says the board To make time to attend
is now focused on selling the launch “and be ready
$1.5 million $1 shares to to buy a part of Eastwood
raise the start up capital history in the making”.
for the new Branch. The new Community Bank
“Our aim is to have more Branch will share a signifi-
than 250 local sharehold- cant part of its profits to
ers each sharing owner- local community organisa-
ship in this new commu- tions and projects which
nity minded venture”, Mr is a valuable by-product
Lee said. of the venture.
This is a turning point for Mr Lee said “together we
our community with the will be building something
chance to be involved in that will have enormous
the creation of something benefits for the whole of
that will help launch East- Eastwood and will contin-
wood into the future, he ue to grow in its charitable
said. capabilities as it grows in
The new Eastwood Com- business.
munity Bank Branch will “The sooner the share
Hunters Hill Rotary Club President Michael Parsons at Parkes Elvis Festival last give locals access to a capital is raised the soon-
weekend pictured with Miss Priscilla 2020 winner Shania Sarsfield of Wellington full range of quality bank- er Eastwood Community
and right 2020 Elvis winner Toyokazi Toki of Japan who was overall winner who won ing products and services Bank Branch will be open
the trip to Memphis USA. now and into the future. to the public”, he added.
Copies of the legal pro-
He received numerous standing ovations and concluded with singing “American Mr Lee expects demand spectus will be available
Trilogy”. TWT on-the-spot PHOTOS. for shares to be strong “if at the launch next Thurs-
our pledge campaign is day.
JB’s World We wish them both a Booth and elder brother anything to go on” and as
Very Happy Birthday of Jessica and Sophie.
WE HAVE two con- to two wonderful ladies
tenders for Birthday who have been great John Brown of Ryde
Honours List this week: achievers in their own Rotary Club faces 77
Olive Jardine of North rights and fields of en- candles on his birthday
Ryde, above, our fa- deavour. cake Friday while fel-
vourite WW2 exservice low Ryde Rotarian
person turning 99 to- And on Olive’s spe- Geoff Brennan and
morrow and Hunters cial day we remember better half Janice cel-
Hill Emeritus Mayor her beloved and devot- ebrate 44 years wedded
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30 in London tomor- half century on Austral- would’ve celebrated 64
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and Bregitta Booth 26 wile Rob and Judy day but Ron passed away
Leigh second daughter Mitchell celebrate 50 just over a year ago and sad-
of Margaret and JB Golden years wedded ly we witnessed the closure
twin brother Dr Peter bliss same day. of the famous West Ryde
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years Eve. PPMMuueebbddlliiiiaaccooSSpphhppaaoorrrreettuuOOnnffiifttfeyyerr LLaauunncchh Eastwood Community Bank Branch
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DVA Convalescent Care on Tuesday same day Gra- board
ham and Carolyn Metcalf Where:
24-HOUR CARE AND SUPPORT celebrate 53 years. Where:
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by On Site Registered Nurses 2006 Ryde Citizen of the
Year Roseanna Gallo OAM Where: MOKO, 75 Rowe Street, Eastwood NSW 2122
Email: [email protected] celebrates next Wednesday
with hubby Len Gallo while When: 30 January 2020 at 6pm
Sally James celebrates with
hubby David James while EEaassttwwoooodd CCoommmmuunniittyy BBaannkk BBrraanncchh •• mmeeddiiaa rreelleeaassee
Mary Tedesco will mourn
the passing of her beloved
hubby Nick on his birthday.

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rorism – I was married
for two years!

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Keep Smiling!
-JOHN F BOOTH

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 January, 2020

Letters to the Editor Hunters Hill Guest Column

Boronia Park Management LETTERS natural areas, is under- Sharing childhood memories and
Plan under review mined by the clear intent family stories of precious dolls
Welcome of the draft Plan to accom-
modate the demands of the
TWT welcomes letters two sporting clubs as
from our readers. Full
name, address and well as the past history of
Dear Sir, can be retrofitted (and even telephone number infrastructure built on Boro-
Boronia Park needs our slightly enlarged to MUST be supplied, even nia Park.
help - Now! Hunters Hill if not for publication. OUR WHOLE phi-
Council is revising the accommodate the stor- Send to: TWT PO Box Boronia Park is highly val- losophy is about giv- To The POINT
2015 Boronia Park Plan age, change rooms and 123, Ryde 1680 or email: ued community land - pro- ing things another life
of Management due to other needs of the sporting contactus@weekly claimed a Public Park on - that has been a man- with YVONNE BATTERHAM
changes in the interests. times.com.au 16 December 1887 - which tra of yours truly and
Crown Land Manage- needs our support to pre- my daughter Cheryl
ment Act 2016 and sub- This would allow for a A BMX circuit track of up serve its special charac- from VS and O Doll can keep our prices THE THING we
sequent Regulation. building with a much small- to 4,500 square metres is ter, its endangered native Rescue. reasonable. enjoy most about our
All NSW local govern- er footprint adjoining it to now also proposed - added species and shared open The pair make use work are the stories
ments are obliged to review cater for other functions, to the draft Plan at the very spaces for both passive en- We take dolls that of traditional craft and memories that
their Crown land reserve with easy level access from last minute. joyment and active recrea- would otherwise be
Plans by June 2021 to align the carpark. tion for generations to com
with legislation. Once again there was no e. It thrown away and repair skills such as knitting, dolls often hold - as
The draft Pla of Manage- The integrity of the open consultation for placing this deserves thoughtful and dressmaking and well as the stories
ment is on public exhibition playing fields and green major undertaking in a equitable management. or refresh them so they model-making along not yet created when
until February 14 2020. space should not be alien- can be re-loved.
The Boronia Park Alliance ated or marred visually and heritage-listed Park in This is our last chance to This mother and with a can-do attitude dolls will be passed
has many concerns as to physically by large struc- close proximity to signifi- put our views forward. inherited from their down through the
the Plan’s direction and in- tures mainly benefitting or- cant bushland and within daughter team rescue forebears. generations. It’s a
tent. ganised team sport. the ‘passive recreation’ If you want a Plan of Man- all kinds of modern and
Hunters Hill Council has zone. agement that provides for not-so-modern dolls Our family have joyous occupation
taken the opportunity to Adoption of the draft Plan all user groups and protects always been makers to be in when people
allocate expenditure from would also authorise a 20 There is no need to add our magnificent bushland, and teddy bears. and repairers of things. see a Barbie doll and
two grants totalling $1.5 year lease (with 10 year ex- floodlights to Oval 3, as our native wildlife and open The rescued toys
million received from State tension) for the proposed. spaces into the future, con- are cleaned, hair This means we’ve it reminds them of the
& Commonwealth govern- sider the points below in picked up skills to one they had when
ments for a ‘Sports Pre- facility. Ovals 1 & 2 already have your submission. de-tangled, spots work with fabric, yarn, they were young, or
cinct Upgrade Project’, A lease to any organisa- lighting for evening training. removed, breaks
towards a new over-sized tion of longer than a year To be valid this must in- repaired and dressed wood, timber, metal, they tell you about the
clubhouse, long desired by should be opposed. Floodlighting is currently clude your name, residen- plastic and many other baby doll they brought
the Rugby Club. Currently the Club has an not permitted on Oval 3 in tial address and in bespoke hand-made materials. to Australia with them
There is no proven need annual roll-over licence. order to protect both the clothes.
or demand for this pro- Demographics and sport- amenity of local residents daytime ‘phone no. Email The process is We also find ways on a ship.
posed ‘sport/community ing needs are changing and our vulnerable noctur- to Council’s consultant Alan to use materials in There’s joy in their
facility’ from local residents. (such as the rise of nal wildlife. Ginns at gwanacon@tpg. sometimes a lengthy unexpected ways, such eyes as they share
It is disappointing that women’s sport, and drift com.au – not direct to HH one, involving specialist
Council has actively pro- from rugby to soccer and The formation of a Com- Council. techniques and a as discarded alpaca these memories.
moted use of these funds AFL). A long lease may lock munity Advisory Group offcuts becoming a Many of the dolls and
for such a purpose, primar- others out. for reviewing the Boronia 1. NO new THIRD play- combination of skills. doll’s new hair. teddies that come in for
ily for use by the Rugby and The announcement of the Park Plan of Management ground in Boronia Park – Each rescue, or repair,
Cricket Clubs. government grants for the was welcomed by com- upgrade the existing play- project is different Milk bottles repair are treasured as
If the draft Plan is adopted upgrades did not specify munity members and they grounds and build a new become characterful family members.
without amendment, con- that they were for rugby or engaged in good faith. playground at Riverglade with a different set of doorstoppers and In one instance we
struction is automatically cricket use only. Reserve where it is needed challenges.
authorised for a 2-storey ]A lease or licence should However, the process and was intended. Sometimes faces jars become treasure repaired an old family
building with a footprint of be primarily concerned with was poorly managed by boxes. doll and made her a
up to 525 square metres - appropriate use of space by Council with a lack of equity 2. NO massive Sport / are re-painted, eyes At our stalls we are new silk gown.
around 25 percent larger all users and remain operat- and transparency. Community Facility – Sup- replaced, limbs re-
than the Hunters Hill Sailing ed and controlled by Hunt- port OPTION 1 (alongside often asked if we do Some lace from a
Club. ers Hill Council. the Grandstand). attached or hair re- doll and teddy repairs family wedding dress
The character and inher- Council also wishes to Overall, consultation has rooted.
ent natural and cultural val- place a new playground of been inadequate but we This is the most accessi- Popular-brand fashion so we now offer that was incorporated
ues of this historic Park will 2,000 square metres within still have time to make our ble and least intrusive site service as well. into the new outfit.
be permanently altered by Boronia Park using a grant voices heard. option. dolls are dressed in We’ve repaired many More layers of family
such a large construction. of $200,000. retro style and their
The building appears pre- The grant application was The mismanaged re-con- 3. NO LONG TERM leas- cars and accessories dolls, including many memories.
determined by Council as for Riverglade Reserve, struction of Oval 3 some es over any new and ex- quite old treasures, As well as repairs,
there is no option provided where it is needed and years ago by the Rugby isting buildings at Boronia are customised. and it’s a delight to see we have dolls, teddies
for not building it and four envisaged in the current Club left an environmen- Park. The results are
sites have been included in Plan for that reserve. tal legacy of dead trees, unique dolls which are them come back to life. and many other special
the draft Plan as Boronia Park already has polluting sediment run-off 4. NO BMX track in North The VSandO items for sale all year
the options for its location! two playgrounds which can into the wetlands and on- Boronia Park - the commu- intended to be played philosophy is one of round at our home
The obvious location is easily be improved to suit a going impact on the E2 nity has not been consulted with.
next to the grandstand range of ages. conservation zone and the on this facility. *** ‘sensitive restoration’. showroom in Ryde.
alongside Ryde Road (Site Council is actively pro- overall integrity of the Park. We only do what is VSandO Doll Rescue
1 in the draft Plan and as moting this playground 5. NO floodlights on Oval WE RESCUE most of necessary to conserve can be contacted on
proposed in the 2015 Plan). within Boronia Park with The failure of that project 3 as Ovals 1 & 2 have lights our dolls and teddies
The grandstand pavilion little consultation or con- to install drainage, render- and can be easily accessed and source our other a doll so it can continue 9808 6314.
sideration of genuine need, ing Oval 3 often too wet from the main car park, so to be cherished.
environmental impacts or for use, has transferred the this would be an unneces- materials from charity A bit of ‘wear and YVONNE BATTERHAM
long considerable costs for re- sary disturbance and intru- shops. and daughter Cheryl
term maintenance costs mediation to theratepayers. sion into the core natural So as well as saving tear’ is part of a doll or restore old dolls at
to residents. habitat areas of the Park. teddy’s life story. VSandO.
Public confidence in Signed things from being
Council’s stated commit- FRANK BREEN thrown away, we ***
ment to maintaining the President,
balance between general Ryde-Hunters Hill Flo- Vienna Cottage verandah restored
public access and intensity ra & Fauna Preserva-
of sporting use, as well as tion Society
fullyprotecting the Park’s

History coming alive
at Cox’s Road Mall

Dear Sir,
I would appreciate if you could pub-
lish the following info on Ryde Histori-
cal Society pop up table in Cox’s Road
Mall.

Recently Cox’s Road Mall had a re-
freshed look with new seating and plants
etc. and as part of this update, a col-
lage of historical photos, many from The
Weekly Times, is permanently displayed
in the walkway. 

It is attracting a lot of attention and con-
versation with shoppers stopping and
reminiscing.  Shoppers are asking for
more.  Part 2 of this historical wall is in
process.

To celebrate this, Ryde Historical Soci-
ety will be in the Mall for one day only on
Monday February 10 from 10am to 4pm.

They will have historical photos and The restoration of the front verandah of the National Trust Vienna
books for sale.  If you have any historical Cottage was completed in mid November in time for the annual Vienna
photos of Ryde districts, please feel free Cottage Christmas Boutique. Cost of the restoration was $65, 000 and
to bring them in.  In particular, the soci- was made possible by a NSW Government Community Building Part-
ety is starting to record Italian pioneers nership Program
of Ryde, landowners and migrant stories.
Grant of $43,498 - obtained through Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts.
For further information Contact Kim on Minister Roberts visited the cottage during the Boutique and was im-
9807  7137. pressed by the restoration work. He is pictured discussing the restora-
PICTURED: Historical collage including ox’s Road Mall owners tion with Vienna Cottage Committee Chair John Birch AM. 2019 Bou-
Bietolafamilies and retailers, Pomonia House, North Ryde Pub- ANGELINA BONIFACIO tique saw a record number of visitors and income with the Boutique
lic School gas light and more. Marsfield raffle won by Valerie Hutchinson of North Parramatta.

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7

Local Korean-Australian businessman Dawit Kim, Sonny Kim, City of Ryde customer service team member Karlton Pollard and City of Ryde Clr Peter Kim. TWT On-the-SPOT PHOTO.

Local Korean community unites to support City of Ryde bushfire appeal
City of Ryde’s Korean-Australian community has united to support a fundraising appeal to assist with relief efforts following the devastating bushfires in
regional towns throughout eastern Australia.

The bushfire appeal The bushfire appeal affected by the bush- four weeks. The total bucket col- AIM ($5,000), an NGO ‘4 Station’..
with charity partner The campaign, led by Clr fires,” Clr Kim told The Participating busi- lection exceeded $1,500 Charity organisation The biggest commu-
Salvation Army, was pro- Kim, began on the 15th Weekly Times. with fifteen Korean- based in West Ryde.
posed by Councillor Pe- of December and ended nesses included local Australian community nity organisation donor
ter Kim at Ryde Council’s on 17th January 2020. Thirty Korean-Australi- grocery shops, restau- organisations based “AIM was thrilled to be was from the Korean
meeting on November an shop owners in East- rants, cafés, pharma- in Ryde and dozens given the opportunity to Women’s Association
26th and unanimously “I am very pleased to wood, West Ryde and cies, doctors surgeries, of individuals also do- assist following this dev- ($1,570), while the big-
passed, with $5,000 in see Korean-Australians Meadowbank placed health food stores, car nated funds totalling of astating bushfire crisis,” gest individual donor
seed funding from City assisting City of Ryde’s the Salvation army do- wash centre, real es- $20,120. said AIM vice president was Jean’s Chicken
of Ryde. bushfire appeal to help nation boxes in their tate agents and butcher Dawit Kim, who also op- in Eastwood Hotel
our brothers and sisters premised for a period of shops. The biggest donor was erates West Ryde cafe, ($1,000).

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 January, 2020

Australia Day 2020

Let's Celebrate
Meet your
ambassadors
welcomed her to Par- on radio as ABC Classic
Parramatta ramatta and paid tribute FM’s CD of the week and
Opera star lands star to her stellar career. 2MBS FM’s CD of the
role as Parramatta’s month.”
Ambassado “Amelia Farrugia is a
popular performer with This talented soprano
Amelia Farrugia is this a successful Australian also performed for Pope
year’s Australia Day and international career Benedict XVI in the inter-
Ambassador for the in opera, operetta, mu- nationally televised Final
City of Parramatta. sic theatre, symphony Mass for World Youth
orchestra concerts, recit- Day as well as for Crown
One of Australia’s best- als, TV and large-scale Prince Frederik and
loved sopranos, she events. Crown Princess Mary of
made her opera debut in Denmark (2008).
1994 and has sung many “The first Australian
leading roles for Opera solo artist to record on Her international career
Australia as well as per- the prestigious Decca includes a performance
forming with the ABC Or- label since Dame Joan with the Hong Kong Phil-
chestras. Sutherland in 1959, harmonic Orchestra.
Amelia has featured on
The City of Parramatta television on ABC News, She is a graduate of the
The Today Show, Good Sydney Conservatorium
Morning Australia, Car- of Music, she was award-
ols in the Domain, and ed NSW Young Achiever
of the Year in 1996.

Hunters Hill

Happy Lunar new year! Hunters Hill’s achievements.
Ambassador inspires This motivational
GonG Xi Fa Cai! disabled childre
speaker also encourages
Christopher Gordon Sam Cawthorn is audiences to create envi-
Hunters Hill’s Australia ronments which leverage
Councillor City of Ryde Day Ambassador. collective thinking in or-
der to reach challenging
[email protected] | 0466 026 265 A motivational speaker, decisions that enable re-
Facebook: Councillor Christopher Gordon he lost his right arm in a covery from difficult situ-
2006 car accident and ations.
was inspired to start a
“Be Motivated” concept In 2009 he established
during his rehabilitation. the Cawthorn Founda-
tion to assist disadvan-
Now a well known taged youth in develop-
campaign, Be Moti- ing countries to enjoy
vated provides young basic human rights.
people with skills to im-
prove their confidence As part of his ‘Creat-
and self-belief to attain e2Change’ project, he
personal goals while re- travelled around India
maining positive when with a film crew to find
faced with adversity. stories of individuals liv-
ing with a disability in the
Sam Cathorn strongly poverty stricken commu-
emphasises the impor- nities.
tance of a healthy mental
attitude and not allow- CAPTION: Hunters Hill
ing excuses to hinder Australia Day Ambassa-
dor Sam Cawthorn.

NOW IN SIX Australia Day

LANGUAGES

26 JANUARY 2020

Dominic Perrottet NOW IN SIX LANGUAGES! DViocmtoinr eMelmlboer MPFor Ryde

Member for Epping www.weeklytimes.com.au Minister for Customer Service

[email protected] www.weeklytimes.com.au
www.domperrottet.com.au
(02) 9877 0266

/DomPerrottetMP @Dom_Perrottet 5-9 Devlin St Ryde NSW 2112 PO Box 736, Ryde 1680
[email protected] 02 9808 3288

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9

AustraLlieat'Ds aCeyle2b0ra2t0e

21 local Order of Australia recipients

Locals honoured with Order of Australia

TWT Territory locals have been honoured with awards in the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day honours list.
The awards cannot be announced publicly until this Sunday Australia Day but The Weekly Times readers will be able to see
them in next week’s print edition and Sunday on TWT Online.
Congratulations to all awardees.

City of Canada Bay Ambassador Nic australiaday.org.au
Newling.
The story of Australia
Mental Health advocate is Is the story of me
Canada Bay’s Ambassador It’s the story of you
It’s the story of we
The City of Canada Bay’s Australia Day
Ambassador is mental health advocate Nic In parts it is painful
Newling. In parts it is raw

He is an outspoken advocate for suicide preven- In others it’s beautiful
tion and positive lifestyles. Inspiring great awe

Having lived through the experience of suffer- It tells of many people
ing with a mood disorder throughout high school From far and wide
and losing his brother to suicide, he has dedicated
his life to changing the way mental illness is ad- And those who’ve been here
dressed in schools, workplaces, and communi- Since the beginning of time
ties.
It brings us together
This Australia Day Ambassador has reached And tears us apart
millions of people through television, live talks, We all have our views
radio, print, online, documentaries, and eHealth So where do we start
programs. By listening to each other
And sharing our part
He also strives to make a continuing positive im-
pact utilizing sharing and listening to encourage We’re all part of the story.
helpful, unscripted conversations around mental
health, suicide prevention, and getting the most
out of life.

Featured on The TODAY Show and Australian
Story, he regularly appears as a guest on radio
shows and in newspaper columns.

He also featured in the men’s mental health doc-
umentary series Man Up and the upcoming docu-
mentary Suicide.

10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 January, 2020

Australia Day 2020

Let's Celebrate

Audio Vixen to perform at North Ryde Common

X- Factor finalist Audio Vixen (pictured) will perform during the City of Ryde Australia Day Rock Concert on North Ryde Common. Popular SBS broadcaster
is Ryde’s Ambassador
Audio Vixen will perform A judging panel - com- nual Australia Day cel- North Ryde Common this cil’s Wall of Hope, where
alongside Thirsty Merc – prised of The Preatures’ ebration starts at 11am Australia Day for a great they can purchase Eftpos The City of Ryde Australia Day Ambassador
known for their hit single Isabella Manfredi, Thirsty with a special citizenship day of entertainment that gift cards, which will be is Kumud Merani.
Summertime – from 8pm. Merc’s Rai Thistlethwayte ceremony and the pres- will cater to people of all donated to people affect-
and Studios 301’s Recod- entation of the 2020 Ryde ages,” he said. ed by bushfires and help Kumud Merani is a journalist, radio producer and
The rock concert starts ing Engineer Stefan Du Citizen of the Year Awards them to buy supplies and public speaker who is currently the award winning
at 5pm and visitors can Randt, will announce the at North Ryde School of The City of Ryde will not support local businesses Executive Producer of the SBS Hindi Radio Program.
also enjoy a variety of winner on the night. Arts. be going ahead with its in the process.
food trucks, kids rides and planned fireworks display There will also be col- Born in India, she became the nation’s first female
activities which includes a The winning band will Local firefighters and at the Australia Day con- lection buckets to raise TV anchor before migrating to Australia more than
thong-throwing competi- take away a cash prize emergency services vol- cert. money for the Rural Fire 30 years ago where she made history again as SBS
tion of $1000 and win a Mas- unteers will also be hon- Service (RFS). World News’ first female anchor of Asian background.
tering session at Studios oured during the ceremo- As part of its fundrais- Further information
This year marks the re- 301. ny. ing efforts, Council will be about the Australia Day Kumud devotes her spare time to community work,
turn of the City of Ryde raising money for the Sal- celebrations can be found in particularly the maintenance of Indian art and cul-
Battle of the Bands com- A $250 people’s choice City of Ryde Mayor Je- vation Army Bushfire Dis- at www.ryde.rocks/aus- ture in Australia. She has also produced, directed and
petition, with three young award will also be pre- rome Laxale invited resi- aster Appeal on the day. day. acted in several Indian theatre productions in Sydney.
bands battling it out for sented at the event. dents to attend the events.
this year’s title. Eventgoers will be invit-
The City of Ryde’s an- “I hope to see you all at ed to contribute to Coun-

Aus DayTHIRSTY MERC AUDIO VIXEN

26 JAN

CONCERT, KIDS RIDES, FOOD TRUCKS Raising
AND THONG THROWING COMP money for
Salvation Army
PLUS 2020 RYDE with GUEST JUDGES Bushfire
Disaster
BATTLE of the BANDS
Appeal

FINALISTS BATTLE IT OUT ISABELLA MANFREDI RAI THISTLETHWAYTE
from The Preatures from Thirsty Merc

5.00 – 9.00pm NORTH RYDE COMMON

Cnr Twin and Wicks Roads, North Ryde

For more information phone 9952 8222 or visit ryde.rocks/ausday

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11

Australia Day 2020

Let's Celebrate

Lane Cove’s Australia Club Eastwood doing
Day Ambassador is dual something for the bush
Olympian Alexandra
Moore

THE CURRENT drought has been devastating the bush
and now on top we have had catastrophic bushfires.

Despite rain in some are- derson also got on board sourced from outside of the
as many places still remain and supplied the sausages local government area and
in drought. And now many from Pryde Meats at Top trucked in.
have suffered bushfires. Ryde City.
Team Rubicon Australia
Vast areas of rural Aus- Steve said that after rais- will be assessing, prioritis-
tralia are simply running out ing $2500 he heard about ing and providing the water
of water. It’s heartbreaking the project Litres for the on an as-needs basis and
for farming families, many Land through Clubs NSW, will be responsible for the
of whom have been on the so decided to involve the planning, logistics and de-
land for generations. club. livery of this project.

There’s no water for their Litres for the Land is a Team Rubicon is made up
animals, no water to run combination of local clubs of Australian Defence Force
their farms. No hope. and Radio 2GB coming to- veterans who specialise in
gether with Team Rubicon disaster relief.
It means that farming Australia.
families are having to forgo They are a registered Aus-
things the rest of us take for The concept is simple. tralian NFP organisation.
granted - such as regular Through club fundrais-
showers and laundry. At ing activities and public Help show rural Australian
times like this, it’s easy to donations, millions of li- families they are not alone.
feel helpless. tres of water will be pur-
chased and transported to Support the Litres for the
That is why Club East- the bush and provided for Land appeal at your local
wood thought they should FREE to farms and families club - or make a direct do-
do something. General that need it the most. nation.
Manager Steve Colquhoun Sourcing of water will be
and President Ray Blunt dependent upon the loca- Eastwood Club Manager
decided that they would tion. Steve Colquhoun said that
hold a Bizzo Sausage Siz- In many areas, water will all the members and pa-
zle on Saturday afternoons be purchased from the trons are really excited to
and raise funds for the council through local water assist those on the land
drought. carters. and the club will be doing
However, in areas where further fund raising this Sat-
The club would meet dol- there are tight water re- urday weekend.
lar for dollar for all the sales strictions the water will be
of the sausage sizzle. Anyone can visit the club
and make a donation or en-
Club member Trevor Hen- joy the Saturday afternoon
Sausage Sizzle.

Dual OlympianAlexandra Moore Lane DAauystPralaiarty
Cove’sAustralia DayAmbassador
Dual Olympian Alexandra Moore Lane Cove’s Australia Day Ambassador Fundraiser for
AusTRAliAn BusHFiRE APPEAl
Lane Cove Council’s Australia Day Ambassa- Croak became the first Australian woman
dor Alexandra Moore (née Croak) is one of 13 to compete at consecutive Commonwealth Thanks to Yenda Brewing Co and Molly Cradle Wines all Yenda Beers and
Australians to have competed in more than one Games in different sports when she competed Molly’s wine product sale proceeds will go to the appeal. So enjoy BBQ
sport at the Olympic Games. in diving in 2006, where she won a silver medal.
Sausage Sizzle from 4pm and Raffle at 6pm (tickets sold throughout the day)
Originally a gymnast, Croak entered the indi- Croak competed in the 10m platform diving
vidual all-around and team competitions at the at the Beijing Olympic Games and reached the Prizes and games from 2pm including Thong Tossing.
Sydney 2000 Olympics. semi final.
Come and join us at Club Eastwood
Croak had been a gymnast since the age of In 2010 she won the 10m synchronised plat- The Bizzo and support the bushfire victims.
four and won gold in the team event and sil- form with Melissa Wu, making Croak the first
ver on the beam at the 2002 Commonwealth Australian woman to win gold in two separate Now open for your convenience & entertainment till 2.30am from Fri-Sat
Games. Commonwealth Games sports.
6 Hillview Rd Eastwood
HAPPY NEW YEAR
(Just across the road from Eastwood Library)
YEAR OF THE RAT
Phone 9874-0221

12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 January, 2020

NOTICE OF EXHIBITION

Draft City of Ryde Section 7.11 Development

Contributions Plan 2020

&

Draft City of Ryde Fixed Rate Levy (Section 7.12)

Development Contributions Plan 2020

Pursuant to Clause 28 of the Environmental Planning
and Regulation 2000

Council proposes to adopt two (2) new Development
Contributions Plans under Section 7.11 and 7.12 of the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,

which are now on Public Exhibition:

Draft City of Ryde Section 7.11 Development Contributions

Plan 2020 Mayor Laxale and Mayor Bennett.

Details: The Draft City of Ryde Section 7.11 Development Referendum to be held on
Contributions Plan 2020 (s7.11 Plan) is proposed to repeal the a popularly elected Mayor

current City of Ryde Section 94 Development Contributions Plan
2007 – Interim Update (2014). The s7.11 Plan will continue to impose

nexus based developer contributions on residential development

that results in the increase in residents through the creation of new

housing allotments, additional new dwellings or a mixture of both

within the City of Ryde local government area. A referendum on whether City of Ryde residents want to vote for their own Mayor will be
held at this September’s local government election.
The s7.11 Plan will also impose nexus based developer contributions
on non-residential development in Macquarie Park that results in an Council resolved to request the “A number of Sydney councils, in- “A popularly elected mayor is what
NSW Electoral Commission to con- cluding Hunter’s Hill and Hornsby, are the community wants, not a mayor
increase in gross floor area (GFA). duct a constitutional referendum dur- well-served by having a popularly- who a small group of councillors think
ing this year’s local government elec- elected mayor and I think the time has should be mayor.”
Residential Development contributions under the s7.11 Plan will tions in which voters will be asked come to ask the community for their
remain capped at $20,000 per dwelling. whether they want a popularly-elect- views on the matter,” Clr Laxale said. The NSW local government elec-
ed Mayor. tions and the constitutional referen-
The s7.11 Plan proposes to raise funds for the provision of “Personally, I believe that the deci- dum will take place on Saturday, 12
If the majority of voters say yes in sion as to who should be Mayor of September 2020.
infrastructure in the City of Ryde under the following categories: the referendum, the position of Mayor our great City should be made by the
would be elected by the public start- people and not by elected officials in The popularly elected mayoral mo-
• Open Space and Recreation ing from the 2024 local government some biennial ritual. tion was put forward by Clr Roy Mag-
elections. gio (Ind).
• Community Facilities “I trust the people of Ryde to choose
Under current procedures, the City their leader. “We need to let the people choose
• Transport and Traffic Facilities of Ryde Mayor is elected by council- who leads this city,” Clr Maggio told
lors every two years. “Being Mayor is crucial for our city. The Weekly Times.
Details of where to inspect the s7.11 Plan are provided below. “It needs to be treated more than a
City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome prize handed out every two years.” “In many councils across the state,
Please quote File No. URB/08/1/36/9 when making any submission Laxale, said he supported the refer- Hunters Hill Mayor Mark Bennett the Mayor is chosen through back-
endum and for the mayoral position said voters in Hunters Hill support the room deals by major political parties.
on this matter. to be popularly-elected. popularly elected mayoral system.
“We need leadership that puts peo-
ple first without hidden agendas.”

Draft City of Ryde Fixed Rate Levy (Section 7.12) Development Council defends a tree removal at
Contributions Plan 2020 Anzac Park as danger tree remains

Details: The Draft City of Ryde Fixed Rate Levy (Section 7.12)

Development Contributions Plan 2020 (Fixed Rate Plan) is
proposed to apply to non-residential development outside of the

Macquarie Park precinct that proposes an increase in GFA. The

Fixed Rate Plan will impose a 1% levy on the construction value of The City of Ryde has defended last week’s removal of trees at Anzac Park in West Ryde.

all non-residential development consents for developments over a Concerns about council trees that were removed relocation, the “real issue” is not dangerous but there
workers removing the trees with suitable tree species that the council acts quickly are countless large dead
$350,000 construction value threshold. Thus any non-residential were reported to The Weekly that are consistent with to remove trees to support branches in the tree that fall
Times and to Clr Roy Mag- the existing amenity of the a development while alleg- constantly and it has many
development with a proposed construction value of $350,000 or gio, who will introduce a park.” edly dangerous trees are which are about to fall.
under will not be levied under the Fixed Rate Plan. proposed policy about tree not given removal priority, if
removal at an upcoming Senior citizens who live removed at all. “I hope no one ever sus-
The Fixed Rate Plan proposes to raise funds for the provision of council meeting. opposite the park and for- tains an injury from this tree
mer Mayor Ivan Petch had Putney resident Paul Fed- and god help City of Ryde
infrastructure in the City of Ryde under the following categories: The trees were removed opposed the relocation of ele has sought Clr Maggio’s if it is one of my kids, who
to make way for a new the playground due to noise support to have a “danger- walk past it twice a day for
• Active Transport playground on the northern and parking concerns. ous” tree removed from a school.”
side of Anzac Park follow- neighbouring property.
• Civic and Urban Improvements ing a vote by councillors in The City of Ryde stressed Mr Fedele acknowledges
December to relocate an that a majority of consulted Mr Fedele argues that this that the owner of the prop-
• Stormwater existing playground on the residents supported it. tree – on a private property erty does not live on the
eastern side. - is shedding branches onto property and that attempts
Details of where to inspect the Fixed Rate Plan are provided below. “The City of Ryde under- the footpath on Western to contact the owner have
“Two trees have been re- took extensive community Crescent where children not been successful.
Please quote File No. URB/08/1/36/9 when making any submission moved as a result of the consultation on the proposal walk to school.
playground relocation, one to relocate the playground at Councillor Maggio said
on this matter. of which was identified as Anzac Park, with 70 per cent “The mess this tree makes he encounters similar com-
being in poor health and in of respondents supporting and the danger it causes plaints about allegedly dan-
Where can I view the draft documents? a declining state,” a City of the relocation,” the spokes- to the community is outra- gerous trees on a weekly
Ryde spokesperson said. person said. geous,” he said. basis.
Online www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay/ContributionsPlans
“ Advice is being sought “It was made clear to “I have been hassling “I am not against trees,
In Person Council’s Planning and Business Centre on the relocation of a third the community during the council since 2016 about just dangerous trees, so my
tree within the park to de- consultation process that this dangerous tree that motion will make it a prior-
1A Pope Street, Ryde termine if this is a feasible the trees would need to be backs onto Western Cres ity to have these dangerous
option while also consider- removed as part of the play- that overhangs three prop- trees removed,” he said.
(Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm. Note: second ing the long term health of ground relocation.” erties, the road and also
Thursday of each month hours are 10.00am – 4.30pm) the tree. towers over the power lines. The new Anzac Park play-
Councillor Maggio said ground is expected to be
If you have any queries regarding the above Draft Development “Council is replacing the that while councillors voted “The council keeps in- completed by ANZAC Day
to support the playground specting it and say it is this year.

Contributions Plans please contact David Matthews, Development Former mayor, Ivan Petch backed a cam-
Contributions Coordinator on (02) 9952 8222. paign to save the trees at Anzac Park.

How do I make a submission?

Submissions must be made in writing to the City of Ryde

and marked as ‘Draft City of Ryde Section 7.11 Development

Contributions Plan 2020’ or ‘Draft City of Ryde Fixed Rate Levy

(Section 7.12) Development Contributions Plan 2020’ via:

Email: [email protected]

Post: General Manager,
City of Ryde,

Locked Bag 2069

North Ryde NSW 1670

Online: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay/ContributionsPlans

Closing date for submissions is 4 March 2020.

Customer Service Centre: 1 Pope Street, Ryde
Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670
P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected]

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13

Your City News

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED

The following Development Applications and Complying Development
Applications were determined in the period 6/01/2020 to 12/01/2020. The
reasons for the decision can be viewed by accessing Council’s DA Tracker at:
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices

Central Ward Approved LDA2019/0422

LDA2019/0353 20A Providence Rd RYDE
31 Bridge Rd NORTH RYDE Torrens Title subdivision of dual
Demolition; new two storey dwelling occupancy (attached).
and a secondary dwelling.

The Mayor at the 2019 Australia Day ceremony with Citizen of the Year Hassib LDA2019/0402 MOD2019/0202
Elias, Young Citizen of the Year Tasnia Ahmad and Carmen Platt. 3100/197-223 Herring Rd 230 Victoria Rd GLADESVILLE
MACQUARIE PARK Section 4.551(A) application to
Celebrate Australia Day at Supporting communities devastated Increase the seating capacity from modify certain conditions of
North Ryde Common by bushfires 50 to 77, change to trading hours development consent.
After speaking to many people impacted and trading with a liquor licence.
Join us this Sunday for the by the bushfires over recent weeks, East Ward Approved MOD2019/0203
City of Ryde Australia Day concert, I would encourage City of Ryde residents LDA2019/0266 6 Pooley St RYDE
featuring a fantastic line-up of live to consider spending their next holiday in 20 Forrest Rd RYDE Section 4.55(1A) to include a
entertainment as well as the chance to one of the regions devastated by New multi-dwelling housing pergola and new retaining walls
contribute to fundraising efforts to help this disaster. development comprising of 3 x 3 and enlarge deck.
those affected by the recent bushfires. While the bushfires have destroyed bedroom dwellings, 7 car parking
homes and valued possessions, spaces and strata subdivision. West Ward Refused
The family concert is headlined by they have also devastated the local LDA2019/0379
ARIA-nominated band Thirsty Merc economies of the NSW South Coast and 23 Stanbury St GLADESVILLE LDA2019/0335
and will also feature X-Factor finalist North Coast who rely on tourism for most Demolition of existing structures 306 Rowe St EASTWOOD
Audio Vixen. of their income. including removal of trees, Conversion of existing garage
So instead of Honolulu, why not visit and construction of new to a secondary dwelling.
The Battle of the Bands competition Huskisson. Berrara instead of Bali. two storey dwelling.
returns along with a variety of food Wallaga Lake instead of Waikiki. You will
trucks, kids rides and of course the not just have a great holiday, you will be DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
iconic thong-throwing competition. helping the people who need it most.
The New Heart of Ryde Property: 22 Myra Avenue, Ryde
There will also be the chance to The development application for Local Development Application No.MOD2019/0245
contribute to Council’s Wall of Hope, The New Heart of Ryde – the new vision Applicant: Minto Planning Services Pty Ltd
where Eftpos gift cards can be purchased for the Ryde Civic Centre – has been Section 4.56 application to modify development consent for an affordable rental
and donated to people affected by lodged and is now on public exhibition housing development. The modification involves staging the Torrens Title
bushfires and help them buy supplies until 12 February. subdivision to occur in 3 stages.
and support local businesses in the Costings are under budget and include Property: 159 – 161 Epping Road, Macquarie Park
process. There will also be collection a four-fold increase in community space Local Development Application No.MOD2020/0004
buckets to raise money for the Rural without any residential development on Applicant: 159 Epping Road Pty Ltd
Fire Service. the site. Section 4.55 application to amend approved residential flat building development.
The Sydney North Planning Panel will The amendments involve staging the development, changes to the basement car
The concert takes place at North Ryde be the determining authority for the park layout, revised landscape scheme, revised layout and configuration of units
Common, from 5.00pm to 9.00pm. development application. and associated elevation changes.
I hope to see you all there. To view the development application The application will be referred to the Sydney Planning Panel constituted under
and find out how to make a submission the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for determination as the
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony during the public exhibition period visit application is a Section 4.55(2) where the Panel granted consent to the original
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay/ development which had a capital investment value exceeding $30 million.
Also taking place on Australia Day is a majorda. Submissions regarding the above applications must be lodged no later than
special Citizenship Ceremony in which Sincerely, 5 Febuary 2020.
we will welcome 50 new citizens and Property: 17 Potts Street, Ryde
announce the recipients of the Ryde Clr Jerome Laxale Local Development Application No.LDA2020/0006
Citizen and Young Citizen of the Mayor Applicant: CHD Design
Year awards. Phone 9952 8222 To construct 3 x 2 storey multi-dwelling house (detached) (2 x 3 bedroom) & (1 x4
[email protected] bedroom) and one inground swimming pool.
Local firefighters and emergency Property: 12 to 18 Cutler Parade, North Ryde
services personnel will also be Local Development Application No.LDA2019/0461
recognised during the ceremony. Applicant: Mai Designs Pty Ltd
Multi dwelling housing development consisting of 10 dwellings. 5 dwellings
The ceremony will start at 11.00am at the adjacent to Cutler Parade are 2 storeys and the rear 5 dwellings are single storey.
North Ryde School of Arts and everyone The development is also proposed to be strata subdivided.
is welcome. Submissions regarding the above application must be lodged no later than
12 February 2020.
M1O0N MUSICAL MORNING TEA:
SYDNEYSIDERS HARMONY CHORUS Anyone may make submissions to Council. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be
FEB 10.30 – 11.30am, Ryde Library addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or delivered in person to the Customer
Celebrate the start of NSW Seniors Festival with a morning of acapella Service Centre. A submission by way of objection should specify the grounds of objection. The City of
close harmonies with the barbershop sound of the SydneySiders Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications
Harmony Chorus. will be publicly accessible on request. The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you
choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall
W1E9D AUTHORS PLATFORM: PETER GROSE consideration of the application. Development Applications are available for inspection electronically and
6.30 – 7.30pm, Ryde Library without charge at the Customer Service Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within the Top Ryde Shopping Centre)
FEB Catch bestselling author Peter Grose on his Australian tour and between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday (2nd Thursday of each month – 10.00am to 5.00pm).
discover the incredible true story of a band of convicts who staged a To make an appointment go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/planningandbusiness or call 9952 8222.
daring plan for escape on a stolen brig.

Bookings are essential. Visit cityofryde.eventbrite.com.au or call 9952 8352.

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

14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 January, 2020

A final list of the top 100 baby names will be published on the BDM website in April 2020. To find out more, visit www.bdm.nsw. HUNHUTNETRER’S’SHHIILLLLCCOOUNUCNILCIL
gov.au www.bdm.nsw.gov.au NOTIFICATION OF

Photo courtesy Museum of Contemporary Art DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

Parents give babies Edwardian names In accordance with the provisions of Part 6.1
Edwardian era names were the most popular names for babies last year, according to research Notification Policy of Hunters Hill Consolidated
by Ryde MP Victor Dominello. Development Control Plan 2013, notice is
hereby given that Council is in receipt of the
Mr Dominello and Attor- baby girls were named Char- celebration for parents.” dle name trends have been following Development Application:
ney General Mark Speak- lotte and 568 boys were Mr Speakman agreed. much more stable, with
man reveal that old fash- named Oliver in 2019, com- James, John and William DA No. Site Proposal
ioned names like Oliver pared with the 1,647 girls “While the most popular first having been the top choic-
and Charlotte are among and 1,486 boys receiving the names have been broadly es for boys for the past 40 2002-1006 49 Augustine St, Demolition
the top ten baby names. top names of Jessica and consistent in the past few years. For girls, Rose and Hunters Hill of existing
Matthew in 1990. years, the number of peo- Grace are popular choices, dwelling and
Mr Speakman said Oliver is ple using the top names has replacing Louise and Jane in construc-
the clear first name favourite “Not everyone has a mid- fallen dramatically compared the eighties and nineties. tion of new
for baby boys, coming out dle name, but when used we with a few decades ago,” he dwelling
on top for the sixth year in a often see inter-generational said. Parents have 60 days to
row, followed by Noah and patterns, with a trend for very register their newborn, a pro- The plans and supporting documentation may
William. traditional names that have “Choosing a name is always cess which is free and can be inspected at the Customer Service between
stood the test of time,” Mr a very special moment, with be completed online. This 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Writ-
Charlotte is on top for the Dominello said. modern parents often opting establishes the child’s legal ten submissions will be received up until 4.00
third year running in the girls for more unique names for identity in the community pm 21 February 2020 and all enquiries may
category, narrowly ahead of “While the baby name list their children or altering the and is important in accessing be directed to Mr. Kerry Smith on 9879 9400.
Olivia and Mia. provides an interesting in- spelling of common names Government services such
sight into families, it is most to make them stand out. as schooling and Medicare.
More than four hundred importantly a time of joy and
BDM data shows mid-

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The Heritage. An exclusive ent community for over 55s.

Newly refurbished 2/3 bedroom floor-plan apartments available.

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35 Gladesville Road Hunters Hill

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15

Parramatta News and Views

Parramatta Council urges
swimmers to be aware of
hazards in Lake Parramatta

LAKE PARRAMATTA has reopened for
swimming and the City of Parramatta has
urged swimmers to be aware of water safety.

The ten hectare lake facilities that include a
is now being patrolled designated swimming
by lifeguards and is area, boat hire, a chil-
part of a 73 hectare dren’s playground and
native habitat protec- off street car parking.
tion park.
The lifeguards will The park has walk-
now be on duty un- ing trails, public toilets,
til April from 9am to picnic facilities and a
6pm every weekend, cafe.
on public holidays and The City of Parramatta welcomes visitors to Lake Parramatta but advises caution when swimming in the lake.
Entry into Lake Par-
during school holidays. ramatta Reserve is
Although the lake will from Lackey Street via
be patrolled, the Coun- Bourke Street North
cil advises swimmers Parramatta.
to observe safety pre-
cautions. “Lake Parramatta
“Like most lakes or Reserve offers 68 car
rivers around NSW, it spots on site.
is recommended that
you don’t swim for “When the car park is
three days following full, parking is available DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
on surrounding streets
heavy rain because of just a short walk way. Development Applications The exhibition period for the following application
possible water quality on Public Exhibition is from Wednesday 22 January 2020 to Thursday
issues,” a City of Par- “If you are arriving 13 February 2020.
ramatta spokesperson by train, disembark at We invite public comment on the following development
said. the Parramatta Inter- proposals before making a decision. The application CARLINGFORD
“While Council has change and then you and accompanying documents for each proposal
taken all necessary can then catch a bus (other than internal residential floor plans and some DA/11/2020
precautions to make from the Parramatta documents containing signatures or contact details of 3 Dalmar Place (Lot 11 DP 1004158)
swimming safe, there CBD on bus route 609. the applicant/owner) may be inspected at:
are a number of key Applicant – Wesley Community Services
rules you should follow “The bus stops 50m (a) My Development Portal via Council’s website
to stay safe at Lake from the entrance to cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au; Change of use and internal fitout of two (2) existing
Parramatta. Lake Parramatta every buildings to permanent group homes pursuant to
“These include: nev- hour, Monday to Satur- (b) Electronically at the Development Counter at SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.
er swim alone, check day, and three times on Council’s Administration Building (126 Church
conditions before en- Sundays. Street, Parramatta) during opening hours; Development Applications Determined
tering the water, enter
the water slowly and “Alternatively, buses (c) Hard copy documents may be viewed at City of Notice is given in accordance with Section 4.59 of the
feet first, watch out for that travel along Wind- Parramatta Library and the Branch Library located Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 of the
underwater obstacles sor Road and Pennant nearest to the development during opening hours. determination of the following Development Consents
such as rocks and take Hills Road include and/or Complying Development Certificates. These
care when walking on stops about 500m Submissions must be in writing and received by Council consents/refusals are electronically available for public
the uneven slippery from the Lake Par- prior to 4.30pm on the closing day of the exhibition inspection without charge during ordinary office hours
lake bed. ramatta entrance.” period. A submission by way of objection must set at the Development Unit Enquiry Counter on the
“The City of Par- out the grounds of the objection. Please send your ground floor of Council’s Offices at 126 Church Street,
ramatta Council man- ***** submissions to City of Parramatta Council, PO Box 32, Parramatta between 8.30am and 5pm – Monday to
ages a comprehensive HOT AIR BALLOONS Parramatta NSW 2124. Friday – public holidays excluded.
water quality program will return to Parramat-
to monitor the environ- ta Park to celebrate Any submission and respective reportable political APPROVED – CITY OF PARRAMATTA
mental status of Lake Australia Day on Janu- donations made in regard to this Development
Parramatta and will ary 26. Application may be publicly available at Council DUNDAS VALLEY
advise users about any “Enjoy 15 hours of Offices subject to a request for access to information
changes in the lake’s non-stop entertain- under the Government Information (Public Access) Act DA/671/2019
water quality condi- ment from dawn until 2009 (GIPA). The release of the submission received 118 Evans Road (Lot 926 DP 36700)
tions.” dusk at Parramatta’s will include the name(s) and address details provided.
Some sections of the massive all-day Aus- You may request for your personal information to be Demolition of existing structures, tree removal and
lake were opened to tralia Day party in the suppressed by Council. Council will consider this construction of an attached dual occupancy
the public in 2015 and World Heritage-listed request. An objection is an opportunity for public development with front fence and associated Torrens
the site has since been Parramatta Park,” the involvement in the decision making process and does Title subdivision.
the focus of a Par- Events Team at the City not constitute a complaint.
ramatta River Catch- of Parramatta said. Decision Date: 24/12/2019
ment Group study. “Start your day mar- The exhibition period for the following application
“The reopening marks velling at the Aerial is from Wednesday 22 January 2020 to Thursday DA/380/2019
an important step for hot-air balloon dis- 6 February 2020. 146 Marsden Road (Lot 1 DP 1125573)
the ‘Our Living River’ play and explore more
initiative launched by than 500 classic ve- EPPING Approval for use of unauthorised function room
the Parramatta River hicles, including mo- extension, storeroom, and bathroom facilities within
Catchment Group,” torcycles, fire engines DA/6/2020 an existing function centre and relevant BCA
“The Catchment and speedway cars at 30 Chester Street (Lot 1 DP 590911) rectification works.
Group is spearheaded CARnivale.
by twelve local coun- “Grab your family Applicant – LIS Architects Decision Date: 24/12/2019
cils, government agen- and friends together to
cies and community enjoy a wide range of Demolition of existing rear extension and swimming
kids activities, amuse- pool, tree removal and construction of a new two-storey
ment rides, live en- rear addition with attic within the East Epping Heritage
tertainment, delicious Conservation Area.
food and more.
groups with the aim to “Finish the night
set a range of achiev- off with a mammoth
able targets to bring 3-hour concert by a
currently unusable high profile Australian Lord Mayor, Cr Bob Dwyer | Chief Executive Officer, Brett Newman
parts of the river and act and a spectacular To contact the Lord Mayor follow the link at cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
fireworks display.
surrounding creeks “At Australia Day Par- 126 Church Street, Parramatta | PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124
back to life.” ramatta, there’s fun P 02 9806 5050 E [email protected] | cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Lake Parramatta Re- and entertainment for
serve offers a range of the whole family to en- @parracity, @discover_parra @cityofparramatta, @discoverparramatta discoverparramatta
joy.”

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Australia Day 2020

Let's Celebrate
Council to spend four million
dollars on Hunters Hill upgrades
HUNTERS HILL COUNCIL has endorsed a $4 million dollar works program over the next
five years as part of a local infrastructure contribution plan.

Boronia The works across the heritage mu- protecting the environment,” the re- Sanctuary in Manly, Headland Park in
nicipality include urban design im- port states. Mosman, Sub Base Platypus in Neu-
bakehouse provements in Gladesville as well as tral Bay and Macquarie Lightstation in
improvements to playing fields and “Council staff who apply pesticides Vaucluse.
Open 7 days playgrounds; are appropriately trained and certi-
Mon-Fri: 6am-6pm fied in accordance with legal require- “These sites are unique places,
Sat: 6am-4pm It will also includes footpath renewal ments, product label directions, risk each possessing extraordinary natural
Sun: 6.30am-3pm in Earl Street, Woolwich Road and assessments and Safe Work Method beauty, rich heritage values and sto-
Ferry Street backed by a Hunters Hill Statements.” ries which need to be protected and
bicycle plan and seawall improve- preserved for future generations.”
ments; For more information about weeds
go to: http://www.huntershill.nsw. For further information and to regis-
There will also be road crossing and gov.au/environment/bushland-and- ter for attendance, go to to Australian
safety improvements in and around biodiversity/weeds/ <http://www. Government Department of the Envi-
Joubert Street;, stormwater upgrades huntershill.nsw.gov.au/environment/ ronment and Energy website.
and energy efficiency upgrades at bushland-and-biodiversity/weeds/>
Weil Park. ****
**** THE NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL
The works coincide with plans of WOOLWICH DOCK (pictured) has will be celebrated in Hunters Hill from
management for parks and reserves been included in a Federal Govern- Wednesday, February 12 until Sunday,
as well new works to deal with flood- ment funded independent review of February 23.
ing and parking. the Harbour Trust and the government The theme this year is ‘Love to Cel-
wants to hear resident’s views. ebrate’.
The Hunters Hill Local Infrastructure As part of the review, the Australian This Hunter’s Hill Council seniors
Contribution Plan 2020 updates the Government wants residents to iden- celebration occurs annually to coin-
s94A Hunters Hill Developer Contribu- tify and address the challenges, con- cide with the NSW Seniors Festival
tion Plan 2014, to reflect changes to straints and opportunities facing the to celebrate the valuable contribution
state laws and regulations. Trust and invites Hunters Hill and City seniors make to our community.
of Canada Bay residents to “There are many events that take
The Council also reiterated its com- a public forum at the Pullman Syd- place in our community, and most are
mitment to worker health and safety ney Hyde Park Hotel on February 18 free,” Hunters Hill Mayor Mark Ben-
with a new report on the local use of from 6pm to 8pm. nett said.
herbicides. “With the Harbour Trust now ap- “This is a great opportunity to learn
proaching 20 years old, the review is about the services available in the lo-
This report noted that Council work- an opportunity to take stock and en- cal area, to try some new experiences
ers use herbicides for weed control is sure that arrangements are fit for the and to meet other people.”
essential for the management of local future,” a government spokesman For more information visit the Hunt-
waterways, biodiversity, property, as- said. ers Hill website and for other events in
sets and the natural and built environ- Other sites managed by the Harbour Sydney visit the website windowwww.
ment. Trust are Cockatoo Island, North Head seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au.

“The health and safety of Council
workers and the community is taken
very seriously and Council ensures
that responsible practices are in place
for the safe use of herbicides whilst

OPEN AUSTRALIA DAY What’s on Australia Day
SUNDAY 26th JANUARY HUNTERS HILL CANADA BAY LANE COVE hours of great stage
Town Hall hosts Canada Bay to Fun in Lane entertainment includ-
6.30am to 3.00pm welcome new Cove Plaza ing a special Indige-
Hunters Hill nous performance by
Closed Monday 27th January new citizens citizens Lane Cove will host “David Barnett & Gur-
the Australia Day cel- ingai Culture”, Aussie
• Australia Shape This year’s Australia The City of Canada ebration at Lane Cove bush folk music from
Lamington Cake Day ceremony in Hunt- Bay will host an Aus- Plaza on Saturday, family trio, “Highly
• Mini and Large ers Hill will be celebrated tralia Day Citizenship January 26 from 10 Strung”.
at the Hunters Hill Town Ceremony at 8.30 am am.
Lamington Hall in Alexandra Street. on Saturday, January There will be Bollywood,
• Gingerbread and 26. The celebration will fea- Chinese and other cultural
Cupcakes (Green & Gold) The ceremony starts at 9am ture live music in the Plaza performances as well as a
and will welcome new citizens The ceremony will also with an Australian theme. special appearance by the
•Cream Buns as well as reveal who has include a presentation of children and young people
been named Hunters Hill Citi- Citizens of the Year awards “Celebrate with our new- of “Famous Performing
95A Pittwater Rd ORDERS TAKEN zen of the Year, Community and will be held at The est Australians at this spe- Arts”.
Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Check out our Group of the Year and other Connection on the cor- cial 70th anniversary citi-
award winners. ner of Shoreline Drive and zenship ceremony in the Enjoy wood-fired pizzas
Ph 9817 1162 Instagram: Gauthorpe Street in Rho- iconic Lane Cove Plaza. from “Bellissama”, burgers
@boroniabakehouse Previous Australia Day cer- des. and chips from “Normas
emonies have been hosted at The celebration is ex- Burger Bar”, coffee, ice-
and ItaGlrieaantftoaosdt!inFganMteadstiticersrearnveicaen! the Deckhouse in Woolwich “Conferees will receive pected to be attended by cream and more. The first
but Mayor Mark Bennett said their citizenship certifi- local dignitaries and spe- 300 attendees can grab
OPEN HOURS it is appropriate to have the cates at this event.” Mayor cial guests. a special free treat of a
ceremony held at the Town Angelo Tsirekas said. “Tropical Sno” snow cone!
LUNCH: Mon – Fri 11:30 – 2:30pm Hall. HORNSBY
DINNER: Mon – Sat 5:30 – 9:30pm Mayor Tsirekas will also Live entertain- Kids Activities - Activi-
“The Town Hall is at the present the 2018 Citi- ment at Storey ties for the kids include
MeDiterranean heart of our local government zens of the Year awards the popular Rock Climbing
Gourmet Pizza & Pasta Restaurant democracy and is where we for the Citizen of the Year, Park Oval Wall and Giant Screamer
traditionally host our citizen- the Sports Citizen of the Mega Water Slide. There’s
ship ceremonies,” he said. Year, the Arts and Culture Celebrate Australia Soccer Darts, Basket Ball
Citizen of the Year and the Day at Storey Park Shootout and of course a
Anzac Day, Remembrance Young Citizen of the Year Oval, Asquith with four jumping castle, face paint-
Day and the Mayoral Christ- ing and more!
mas Party are held at the The Mayor will host a
Town Hall which also hosts morning tea served follow- A free shuttle bus will be
municipal art shows and per- ing the ceremony. provided between Horns-
formances. by Station, Asquith Station
and Storey Park from 1pm-
5pm.

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Nova Mantra offers famous Indian dining in North Ryde
NORTH RYDE’S Nova Mantra Indian Restaurant has a
special Australia Day holiday offer, exclusively for read-
ers of The Weekly Times.

“For Australia Day we are hosting with distinction in our modern, www.novamantra.com.au
a special, one week long food fes- comfortable, stylish and air condi-
tival with a special Australia Day tioned new restaurant.” The Nova Mantra Restaurant on Cox’s Road in North Ryde presents the finest in traditional In-
menu” the team at Nova Mantra dian cuisine. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
said. Signature meals include the Sea-
food Moily which comes from the
“Come and enjoy our famous shores of Kerala in India and pre-
hospitality and taste our traditional sents prawns, scallops and fish
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Wharf Road residents Doug Holds-
worth and Sue McErlane collected wa-
ter from the leak to use on their gar-
dens. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO

Sydney Water fixes leak in response
to action from The Weekly Times
C U R TA I N SDFIARECCTTOFRRYOM URGENT action will be taken by Sydney Water to stop a major leak in Melrose Park in re-
CUSTOM MADE sponse to action from The Weekly Times, residents and Ryde MP Victor Dominello.

BLINDS AND SHUTTERS Angry residents in Wharf “Unfortunately, the leak them to postpone out- abandoned factories in
Road contacted TWT this worsened between the door works if the health Wharf Road, earmarked
week to complain that time it was reported and and safety of workers is for development, such as
MEASURED, MANUFACTURED Sydney Water had not crews could complete re- adversely impacted on by the Pfizer factory.
AND INSTALLED fixed the leak despite re- pairs.” bushfire smoke. “A security guard turns
peated requests by local Doug Holdsworth and The alert specifically no- on the sprinklers at the
MADE FREECUBRUTAYINSO•PENLMEETSH•SAWVAGES•ORONMAENS residents since December. Sue McErlane were among tified workers with respira- Pfizer Building every night,
* residents who collected tory conditions. which annoys us because
Ryde MP Victor Dominel- leaking water in buckets we are not allowed to put
lo was also contacted and to use on their lawns. Wharf Street residents a sprinkler on our small
Sydney Water has now stressed that they do not front yard lawns at night,”
fixed the problem. “At a time of water re- blame the workers.
“The leak was repaired strictions when we are “Any worker who works Mr Holdsworth said.
Receive the making cost on second window on Tuesday. January 14,” limited to how much water through the heat and the Sydney Water en-
up to same value of first window FREE! No a Sydney Water spokes- we can use in our homes, bushfire smoke should be courafed residents to
quantity limit! Applies to all pleating types and person said. it is shocking to see wa- commended,” one resi- dob in an industrial water
styles, including S-Fold, pinch pleat, pelmets,
swags and romans etc. “The fault was on a dis- ter being lost right on our dent said. waster.
used private plumbing doorstep,” Mr Holdsworth “But we really do wonder “Sydney Water has not
CALL NOW! FREE DESIGN AND QUOTE service. said. how seriously the bureau- received any reports for
CONSULTATION 9756 2900 “Sydney Water crews “The least we could do crats take a huge waste of breaches of water restric-
first responded to reports and it seems all we can water at a time when we tions at the Pfizer Build-
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Our mobile showroom on January 6. wasted water in buckets.” restrictions.” spokesperson said.
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it after hours to minimise recently issued a safety not taken action to shut ports of breaches of water
customer impact. alert to outdoor work down the overnight use restrictions which we will
Organised Interiors Stylish Exteriors crews which advised of sprinklers on lawns at investigate.”

What is the state of Putney’s Lardelli Park?
The Weekly Times recently exposed the death of a number of ducks
at Lardelli Park in Putney, where Clr Roy Maggio and local residents
called for action.

QUALITY BUILT-IN WARDROBES This week Clr Maggio Q3: What is the current working on a promotion
(pictured at the park) an- status of Lardelli Park in and we will get The Weekly
SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATION swers readers’ questions regards to public (coun- Times on board.
about the state of the cil) ownership?
• Hinged Or Sliding Doors DUAL park and the fate of other Q6: The pond has not
• Mirror, Timber, Painted Or Lacquer Finish - SATFREAGCLKISDE - ducks. The asset belongs to got a name, do you think
• Wide Range To Choose From the community, the City of we should name it?
• Guaranteed Quality ANTI-JUMP SYSTEM Q1: How many more Ryde Council.
SAFER CLEANER ducks have been found At the moment it is
LEICHHARDT SHOWROOM OPEN 7 DAYS QUIETER dead and how dis- Q4: What commit- named the Lardelli Park
tressed are local resi- ments did residents re- Pond but I am open to
CALL US NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE www.academicwardrobes.com dents? ceived from the original suggested names and
owners -Frasers Proper- perhaps local children
LEICHHARDT 9518 0180 7OPEN ACN: 002 815 426 ABN: 73 259 273 933 GOLD LIC. NUMBER: R89001 Six to eight ducklings. It ty - to clean up the park ? could find a storybook
479 Parramatta Road is very distressing for the name or we could have a
DAYS residents. A very sound commit- name competition in The
CHATSWOOD 9415 2133 ment to rectify the park- Weekly Times.
Shop1 71-73 Archer Street Q2: Why are you con- lands in its persistent
KINGS PARK 9622 9777 vinced that poor water state when they moved Q7: Do you think we
quality in the pond is re- in. Frasers are to be com- could have the pond
5 Turbo Road sponsible for the ducks’ mended blessed?
deaths?
Q5: You’ve previously That sounds like a good
The poor water quality suggested a release of idea, especially with all
is due to the contamina- algae eating fish into the distress the loss of the
tion and audits have been the pond, can you tell us ducks have caused, but
conducted that prove the more about this initia- I’m sure the local clergy
water quality in the pond tive? would agree to do it if
was poor asked.
Not as yet. But we are

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 21

A proud history of 83 years of golfing SERVICED OFFICES
continues with North Ryde Golf Club
98 Woolwich Road, Woolwich NSW 2110

Why work from home when you
can have a local office?

North Ryde Golf Club will celebrate the 83rd anniversary of golf in North Ryde this year.

Golf was first intro- Marsden Road and owned by a syndicate Voluntary labour Clubhouse and the
duced to North Ryde Rutledge Streets in of local residents and played an important golf course have been
in 1937 and became Ermington, while the Sydney businessman part of the Club’s op- ongoing and have led
the new home of two Eastwood course, Les Mernin, who was erations, with work- to the challenging golf FACILITIES:
golf courses previous- also a nine-hole facil- to become its major ing parties made of course and modern Dedicated Air-conditioned Offices
ly located in Rydalm- ity, was bounded by shareholder. loyal and hardworking facilities that mem- • Secretarial Support • Meeting Room
ere and Eastwood. Blaxland, Lovell and members who tried to bers and visitors to
The Rydalmere Kings Road in Denis- A new golf club tame what had been the Club now enjoy. • Photocopying • IT support
course, also known as tone. was formed from unsympathetically • Other services
Spurway Ridge, was the Rydalmere and described as a “fairly “North Ryde has
a nine-hole course The new course Eastwood clubs and primitive and over- long been known For enquires phone: (02) 9817 0644
at North Ryde was leased the land from for being one of the
located between established on land the syndicate. grown” course. friendliest and most
Following World War welcoming golf clubs
Two attempts were in Sydney.
made to acquire the SOLICITORS DIRECTORY
land on which the golf “When you become
course was located a member at North WINSTON READFORD RONALD S.
from the Syndicate. Ryde Golf Club you
not only gain access NOTARY PUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCING
to a wonderful golf 165 Coxs Road CZINNER & CO.
After protracted course and modern
negotiations the land Clubhouse facilities,
was eventually ac- but you also become (cnr Chauvel Street) Solicitors &
part of a wonderful
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social atmosphere. F 9888 3865
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honorary solicitor,
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nated a cup to which
became known as THE WEEKLY TIMES
the North Ryde Com-
memoration Cup, AUTO DIRECTORY
which is still contest-
ed in August of each
year.
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Club Registrations

Players and officials from The Carlingford Cougars

The Carlingford Cougars’ proud role in junior
development over more than half a century

The Carlingford Cougars Junior Rugby League Club has had the privilege
of producing junior Rugby League players, both boys and girls since 1966.

As the years pro- the Year, the Respect announced by Mac- each week to play the
gressed so as the Club of the Year in quarie Sports Radio. greatest game of all.
club, fielding teams 2018 and last year,
from U6 right through the 2019 NSW Volun- The Carlingford We promote and
to U17s. In 2019 the teer of the Year. Cougars prides itself foster sportsman-
Cougars celebrated on teaching our play- ship, teamwork, re-
its first ever all girls In addition to the ers respect, for them- spect and Rugby
team when they volunteer award, the selves, for their op- League skills in a fun
joined the inaugural Cougars were the ponents and officials and safe environment
NSWRL League Tag first winners of the without whom we for all in the commu-
competition. Little Legends Award cannot take the field nity.

Great affordable prices <p class=”body 8pt
& family discounts! 2col”>In 2020 the
mighty Cougars will
2020 FEE STRUCTURE expand their All Girls
League Tag squad,
FEES - MENS & WOMENS COMP. $ building on the suc-
cess of last season,
* U6 - U9 100 from one to three
teams.
* U10 - U11 130
This includes the re-
*U12 - U14 140 turning U13s squad
of last year, to field-
*U15 - U16 150 ing an additional U11
and U15 All Girls
*U17 - U18 170 team.

ALL AGE 330 In 2019 the NSW
Junior Rugby League
ALL AGE / STUDENT 275 created this new, non
contact format of
OVER 30S 330 Rugby League to al-
low more of our youth
*$100 Active Kids voucher for all kids 18 & under. both boys and girls
* Free socks to juniors and new players. * Free shorts to new junior players. to enjoy the game of
Rugby League with-
out the tackling com-
ponent.

The League Tag
competition games
are played on a Sun-
day and have been a
great success, par-
ticularly for the girls.

For the past three
seasons the Carling-
ford Cougars have
had the honour of
winning some pres-
tigious NSW Jun-
ior Rugby League
awards. In 2017 the
Cougars won the
Grassroots Club of

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All roads lead to West Ryde this Saturday for the annual West Ryde Easter Pa- Councillor in 2004 and sponsoring
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year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show which opens this memorials. Terry is pictured with Uniting Church Musical Society’s new production
Grand Easter Parade starts at 9am from Miriam Park to the Fair in West Ryde Marketplace Plaza and sur- Friday April 12 to Tuesday April 23. SEE PAGE 2. Ryde Mayor Clr Jerome Laxale, Oklahoma! on Friday May 17 at 14 Lakeside Road
rounding streets in Anthony Road, Market Street and Graf Avenue. Eastwood at 8pm. SEE PAGE 2.
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Leagues Club Gold Cup Singing Star Contest hosted by Roseanna Gallo OAM. DETAILS SEE INSIDE. year old Colin Moir who served
Ten TWT readers can win Double Passes to the with Terry’s father Sgt Ron Ryan Five TWT readers can win Double Passes to Ryde
new drama film The Chaperone to be released on in Papua New Guinea and the last Eastwood Music Club’s next concert on Wednesday May 8
April 25. See Page 2. TWT wins Ryderemaining WW2 36th Battalion featuring The Volatinsky Trio at North Ryde Community
survivor. Centre at 8pm. SEE PAGE 20.
John Alexander’s
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commemoration of Anzac Centenary. SEE PAGE 7. distributor Studio Canal on May 2. SEE PAGE 2.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2015 RHHSO Concert
‘We Did Remember Them’
Five TWT readers have won Double Passes to Ryde
We Remembered Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra’s Marvellous
Meadowbank Public School pupils set a good Enlightment concert this Sunday April 28 in North Ryde
example to the community honouring those who School of Arts Community Centre at 3pm. SEE PAGE 20.
served and paid the Supreme Sacrifice in World War
1 lead by their history teacher Ms Lynne Gittoes.
SEE PAGE 14.
Remembrance Day services will be observed
throughout TWT Territory today. SEE PAGE 14.

Bennelong MP John Alexander OAM presented a $350,000 Commonwealth grant for the renovation and extension of WEST RYDE EASTER PARADE BY OUR CHIEF CIVIC ROUNDSMAN
Epping Scout Group’s boatshed on the Parramatta River at Meadowbank on Sunday. Scouts NSW, Epping Scout Group and & FAIR SATURDAY APRIL 13
the Rotary Club of Epping are also contributing. John Alexander is pictured with the golden handshake with Epping Scout 9AM - 3.30PM SEE INSIDE EASTER IS a special time of Dictator Premier Baird and his sidekick henchman minister Australia’s first female Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins was
Group Leader Peter Buckley along with Scouts NSW Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM, Scouts NSW CEO Jane for Mega Councils Toole were not content with announcing TWT Teen Queen in 2005 and continues to support the
Siebum, Epping Rotary President Bruce Jacob, architect Emma Whitworth and Rotary project manager Alan Cunningham the year and especially for the death of Local Government on the eve of Christmas when Quest and launched last year’s contest, pictured with Teen
with Scouts and supporters. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO. Parliament was in recess but have followed up with another Queen Johanna Sciancalepore. SEE PAGE 9.
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Balmain Sinfonia Summer Concert
TWT readers can win Double Passes to Balmain
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Camerata Academica Charity Concert
Four TWT readers can win Double Passes to Camerata
Academica of the Antipodes charity fundraising concert
Saturday December 5. SEE PAGE 2.

Elysian Fields Band Launch
Three TWT readers can win Double Passes to new band
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EASTER IS just around the “the reason for the season” and HELP SAVE hypocrisy is mind boggling. Cathie’s Column .............................4 JB’s WorldHunters HillCoantdinuLeadnoen CPaogvee5 YOUNG PEOPLE have fea-
corner and next week on Sat- JB’s World council areas. More the pity.
urday April 13 we will have the most important date in the tured prominently in ANZAC

Epping Scouts receive a grant of $350,000theannualWestRydeEaster church calendar. SEE PAGE This special Anzac Day edition features eightservicesthisyearinTWTTer-
Parade and Fair again initiat- ritory and in the commemora-
ed by The Weekly Times with The Easter Bunny launches the TWT spon-15.AlsothisyearANZACDay MJAeCsQuUsACRIhErist is the reason for the season asmergers? tions to follow today and
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will start from Miriam Park
to West Ryde Marketplace ChICriEstRiaINnKs proclaim their faith at the West RydeTHEWEEKLYTIMESandRydeMPVictor pages of memorial services, special events andtionofANZACDAYwillcon-
and surrounding streets from Dominello (pictured) are seeking to save tinue to be maintained well
APRIL DISCOUNT CATALOGUE INSIDE PAGES 2, 3 & 4 9am to 3.30pm. See more Ryde’s Macquarie Ice Rink. SEE PAGE 7. into the foreseeable future.
JB’s World details inside. sored West Ryde Easter Parade and Fair.West Ryde Public School was First Prizewinner in the Best Easter Bonnets entry in last year’s Grand Parade. TWT PAGE 6. And on Sunday we The only announcement waNsortah Rjyudme bRlSeL Colufb .n..o...n..d...e..s.1c4r,i1p5t
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Gladesville Public School captains Alix Bandiera-Dunn and Edward Wong. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO. More photos inside.
Easter Parade and Fair.SEE PAGE 3. Bowls & Sports ........................ 25-28 JB’s World ANZAC DAY services inside.
A site of a mass grave in the grounds of his- secret of the year. Continued on Page 5

MeadowBbATaHRnOkOM. CENTRE *TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY JOHN ALEXANDER OAM MP War. BATHROOM CENTRE

toric Gladesville Hospital is officially recognised A record 750 paintings go on display at theFederal Member for BENNELONG incredible specials
and new arrivals in store now
Hunters Hill Art ExMhiAbitRioKnEinT thHe aTpowpyn Hall. AWarehouseLocal Australia Day celebrations: New carpets on SALE
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Handy Phone Guide
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ACCOUNTING bathroom CARPENTER/BUILDER COMPUTERS
renovations (continued)
ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES M JD CARPENTRY 0414 418 248 GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS
ANDREW’S BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Matthew
0414 658 956 For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and 0401 339 402
0414 577 574 maintenance works.
• C hartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent • Free service call
• Provided at reasonable rates • Over 35 years experience in bathroom, ASH BUILDING & CARPENTRY PTY LTD • Home office support
www.rgaccounting.com.au kitchen & laundry renovations • I.T. specialist
0433 275 545 • All work guaranteed
AIR CONDITIONING • Qualified & Insured workmanship. • www.g1computers.com.au
• Projects available on Website All Building Works, Housing & Commercial
ACE AIR CONDITIONING • Call for free measure and quote Renovations, Decks & Pergolas. All types of COMPUTER REPAIRS
www.perfectceramics.com Lic R71536 Carpentry and Building work. Free Quotes.
0411 967 333 Lic 323457c DOES YOUR COMPUTER NEED HELP?
BEDDING
Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C. ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES Greg 0422 169 313
Lic 236838c BEDS ‘N’ SECONDS PAUL GILES
TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING Michael 0407 912 355 ❁ Home & Business
9879 4226 All carpentry, renovations, decks, property ❁ Sales & Service
9481 0667 maintenance & repairs.General building & ❁ Virus & Spyware removal.
Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, Bricklaying. Fully Insured. Lic No 188739C ❁ Networking
Sales, Service & Installation of all domestic Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens ❁ PC or Mac ❁ NO CALL OUT FEE
& commercial air conditioning equipment. fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of Call Greg DIP IT
www.townandcountryair.com.au mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local
AU18964 Lic 125392c bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mat- CARPENTRY concreting
PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING tresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville & JOINERY

1300 776 247 BLINDS James 0428 581 542 AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE
Charlie 0413 777 239
All Air Conditioning Work. SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS For construction of & repair of decks, pergo-
Lifetime Warranty On Workmanship las, doors &  new building work call James Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of
❁ Repairs 8765 1733 Lic 179663c concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc.
❁ Service/Maintenance Small jobs welcome.
❁ Installation Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland Megna Building Services Over 32 Years Experience.
www.provenair.com.au blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at 0412 435 584 Lic. 129960c
factory prices. Washing & repairing of vene-
Lic 310465C AU50152 tian blinds same day service. General Carpentry and Joinery. Cabi- urbancrete CONCRETE CONTRACTORS
netmaking, Maintenance, Building and
ANTENNA BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS Repairs. PH O412 435 584. 0414 764 349
Lic. 31952 Driveways, paths, steps, stencils, stamped,
MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST Cameron 0401 805 534
CARPET LAYING plain & colour concrete. Honest, reliable &
0431 444 111 Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals quality workmanship.
and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron. BILL ROWE CARPETS Lic 216063c
Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens
Disc, Gov app 5 yrs warranty. bricklayers 0404 803 496 T CP CONCRETE 0404 770 791
All concrete Works-Plain, Stamped, Stenciled
ARCHITECTS BRICKLAYER/BLOCKLAYER New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs. & Coloured & the Resurfacing of old and new
0411 762 242 40 yrs experience.
PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L concrete surfaces. Domestic & Commercial.
30+yrs experience. Professional. Small to Free Quote. Lic 52825c
9878 5850 medium jobs. Insurance work. Replace
rusted lintels. Concrete rendering. Free CEMENT RENDERING
P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, quotes. Lic. R83479
capable of handling all types of work, J PRESTIGE RENDERING G RIGHETTO & SON
both residential and commercial, altera- QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED
tions or new. 0410 746 378 0419 282 402
Gary 0431 163 114
ASBESTOS REMOVAL Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc.
GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q Lic11427C
ASBESTOS AWAYTony 0405 317 807 * Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For
prompt reliable service call Gary. Lic No 180752c CLEANING concretE Cutting
* All types of Asbestos removal
* Garages & Sheds Demolition BRICK & BLOCK LAYING S & A CLEANING HUS & WIFE MASTER CHASING SERVICES
* Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections
* Free Quotes * All areas Steve 0409 124 751 0411 627 847 9630 8722 0403 111 758
* Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg.
* Fully Licensed & Insured Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. (owner self)Home/professional/spring/ Specialising in concrete cutting, core
www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Lic. 55906c regular moving windows. 15 yrs exp. drilling, road sawing and wall sawing.
Facebook/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney
Lic.Class B 210719 BUILDING Y & J Home Cleaning (Hus & Wife) curtains
CONTRACTORS
0416 091 021 RUDIA CURTAINS & BLINDS
ballustrades SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS
Owner cleaner with certificate / good ref. 9887 1004
WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM 9879 4855
ALBERTO’S CLEANING & CARPET Swags, tail, pelmets - Roman Blinds. Vertical,
9645 6358 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 SHAMPOO venetian, Holland & timber blinds, shutters.
Authorised STRATCO Dealer and Home Free quote, family business. Alteration.
Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, Renovation Specialist. 0418 489 627 9832 7254
stainless steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & Fully Guaranteed to comply with the BCA
garden fencing, auto gate. Custom & de- (Building Code of Australia)! Home, Office, Strata,
sign services, free quote, helpful services. 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card
wardsteel.com.au Holders! www.spinryde.com.au
NSW Builders Licence 45000JP

TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT CALL CLEANING 0433 038 667
0418 493 789
bathroom For all new work, extensions & alterations, Home and office cleaning, weekly, fort-
renovations renovations or refurbishments. MBA Quality nightly & ownership. 10 years experience.
work. Lic 100569c

SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS BP CONSTRUCTIONS CLEANING -
HIGH PRESSURE
9879 4855 0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948
NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN
7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 All building work including renovations, exten-
Beautiful bathrooms, fully renovated sions, decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms. 9888 5406 0414 765 181
and guaranteed! 10% Discount www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c
(max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer.
www.spinryde.com.au builders No job too small To
NSW Builders Licence 45000JP ALTERATIONS advertise
0418 484 216 9674 7527
Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Phone
Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S. Narelle:
APS BATHROOM & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS Giltinan Builder P/L. 9807 6666
Lic 91637c

0410 454 165 CUCEK CONTRUCTIONS SKY PRESSURE CLEANING
Thinking of Renovating ?
Call us for a free quote Luciano “Lu” 0418 647 641 0418 605 025
Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renovations
Over 20yrs Experience YOUR LOCAL BUILDER with over 30 years House washing & water blasting driveways,
Lic 207688c exp. Specialising in bathrooms, alterations, paths & roofs etc.

www.apsbathroomsandkitchens.com.au additions, decks & pergolas. Lic 247952c

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DAMPNESS electricians FENCING (continued) GARDENING
9807 2367
ANTI-DAMP (continued) LOCAL FENCING Just gardens
Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool,
9817 7600 0412 229 955 RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN log walls. Free quotes 8866 0954 Mark 0411 548 503

* Rising Dampness Blake 0488 843 433 KOALA  FENCING Is your garden overgrown. Call Mark for your
* Condensation & Dampness garden needs.
* Sub-floor Ventilation + $0 No Call-Out Fee Martin 0412 010 212
* Rising Damp Contact us for a free quote. + Local Ryde District Electrician ABLOOM ACE GARDENING
www.antidamp.com.au + Small Family Owned & Run Business Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences &
+ 24 Hour Emergency Service gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647
DELIVERY + Seniors Discount call Martin 0412 010 212
+100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ANDREW SPIES FENCING Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard
UTE & LABOUR SERVICES Captain Cook Electrical. Credit Cards Welcome clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing,
Lic 288540C 0410 534 692 Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal,
0431 647 727 Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash,
GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES Specialises in all types of fencing. View web- Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance,
• Ute and labour hire site @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days,
• Delivery’s 9807 1957 0419 200 011 Best hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam
• Rubbish removal All electrical installs. & repairs. AH service, com- or Chad
• Home maintenance. By qualified tradesman. petitive rates. Lic No 2871
ACTIVE FENCING NORTH RYDE GARDENING
EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 0414 765 181 Alan 9888 5406
Gerard 0408 447 882
All electrical repairs, Residential & commercial Boundary and paling fencing. Also Gates and Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean,
rewiring . Switchboard upgrades. All new work call picket fences. Ph: Peter 0425 203 080 tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf,
rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure
Gerard Lic 82184c Smith Fencing 0400 598 403 cleam. Call Alan

dentist GET SPARKED ELECTRICAL & Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING SERVICES
COMPUTERS Small jobs & Repairs Welcome
PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY Greg 0422 169 313 psmithfencing@gmail .com Nick 0408 688 949

9809 7110 ❁ How about a safety switch FENCING INNOVATIONS Qualified horticulturalist
❁ New installations or renovations Specialising in garden maintenance,
• Over 25 years’ experience  in Putney ❁ Data, electrical 0419 447 126 garden make over’s and organic
• Renowned for gentleness and care ❁ Domestic, commercial & industrial vegetable gardens. Fully insured. Call Nick.
• Exceptional quality at affordable price ❁ Fast reliable service. All types of fencing, brick, timber, colorbond
• Prompt appointments. 6 days ❁ Servicing All Area Lic 180641c & pool. 30 yrs experience. a & a absolute best price
• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental
CJM ELECTRICAL FLOORS 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161
check-up and mouthguard
• Book On-Line Jason 9807 2455 / 0411 749 838 Ozwood Timber Specialist Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lop-
ping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden,
www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au All Electrical work. Domestic & Commercial. 9648 0070 9648 0040 turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack
Rewires, safety switches, LED lighting and
PUTNEY DENTAL CARE 9808 2588 data. Servicing the local area since 1996. Call • Supply and Install Timber & Vinyl floors. AL’s COMPLETE GARDEN CARE
Jason. • Sand and Polish
Putney Dental Care is a national award-win- Lic 164332c D2, 290 Parramatta Rd AUBURN Al 0414 753 258
ning dental practice focused on delivering the Tel: 9648 0070
highest standard of patient care and comfort DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES www.ozwoodaustralia.com.au Tel: 9648 0040 Qualified horticulturalist, Complete garden
by using the latest technologies. We look for- maintenance. Lawn mowing, hedging,
ward to looking after patients of all ages in our  Andrew/Electrician  0417 909 407 FLORISTS fertilising, weed control, high pressure water
local community. We offer specialised services cleaning Comm/Res/Strata Call Al
such as dental implants, veneers, and ortho- Power & Lighting. All electrical work, Upgrade BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST
dontics. Laughing gas and sleep dentistry is switch board, Rewiring, Celing fan, Smoke GECKO PLANTSCAPE
available for anxious patients. alarm, Data telephone. CCTV. Alarm. Intercom 9874 1577
Lic 201164C Robbie 0412 131 362
Multi Award Winning Florist
DOLL REPAIRS Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions Irrigation solutions for your garden during
9808 Ian 0412 988 012 Member Interflora water restrictions. Horticultural advice, gar-
6314 Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao den maintenance and green walls. Qualified
Old and modern dolls and teddy bears repaired, ✓ Same Day Service Email: [email protected] Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie
✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, 0412 131 362
cleaned and dressed. Local family team. ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points)
Yvonne and Cheryl Phone 9808 6314 ✓ Pensioner Discounts JOANNE’S FLOWERS GALORE TIDY GARDEN LANDSCAPING
✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville AWARD WINNING FLORIST
✓ Small Jobs Welcome 9807 3480 Joseph 0403 621 162
Door Install www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C 9809 3082
Specialising in- Garden design- Land-
Door Install And Repair MAX ELECTRICAL SYDNEY  All Floral Arrangements, Plants, Gifts. scaping, planting, pruning, turfing, cutting
3 Avon Road, North Ryde 2113 small trees, mulching, laying, mowing, ret
John 0425 833 636 0433 655 591 www.joannesflowersgalore.com.au wall - paving rubbish removal. Free quote
28years experience, Full Insurance.
Install Entry, Internal, fire Door, Digital lock and • All Electrical Work (Domestic & Commercial) FLYSCREEN
small renovation. John 0425 833 636 Lic 281560C • Switchboard Upgrades
• Smoke Alarm / CCTV / Data Telephone FLYSCREEN & GLASS REPAIR
DRAINER • Hot Water System, Oven, Cook-top Repairs
• 24 Hrs Emergency Service 0412 503 020

(Repair Doors & Flyscreen windows)

SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE FURNITURE REPAIRS GAS
& CABINET MAKING
0414 837 679 Phil  9715 1804 Grant 0403 868 457 / 9489 3543 SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST

Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water Local  Electrician.  No job to small.  Over 30 yrs 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
Toilets,  basins,  baths,  shower,   laundry,  kitchens experience. Pensioner discount.     
Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treatment
All work guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. 24/7 emergency. EXCAVATIONS TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE
Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient.
0417 457 897 8765 8949 Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new con-
RYDE SEWERFIX Custom made furniture and specialist repairs &
EXCAVATIONS, DEMOLITION DEMO restoration work. 30 years experience. nections/servicing/commissioning of room/
9809 4230 0412 200 939 POOLS, BACK FILLING
0418 250 404 9817 3911 central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist garage doors kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location
• Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes 5 tonne excavator with hammer. Rock exc., heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Py-
Bobcat, Tippers. Free fill delivered. rox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse,
Over 50 year experience Lic. L985 R54172 SYDNEY WIDE GARAGE DOORS Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmas-

Electricians FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & Andy 0423 156 789 ter, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ
MINI EXCAVATIONS conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same
Installation, repair all type garage doors, day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All
r a ELECTRICAL & ALARM SERVICES Glen 0418 268 040 garage motors ,sliding gates, swing gates work Guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft-
9816 1471 0418 224 924 garage remotes, spring, same day service,
All Electrical Work. Smoke detectors, sensor Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from free quotes. pos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C
lighting, security intercoms, ceiling fans, safety 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dump-
switches, power and lighting points. er Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965
No job too small, free quotes. Lic72458C Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen
Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call To advertise
for free quote. Phone Narelle:

EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Ltd FENCING ALPHA GARAGE DOORS AND AUTO OPENERS 9807 6666

9809 7001 0417 690 627 PRIMO FENCING 0417 468 166 0423 755 077
Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation,
repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. Specialist in treated pine & hardwood, A1 Supply - Install - Repairs: . Garage Door
Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 workmanship guaranteed Motors . Sliding & Swing Gate Motors .
Thorn St Ryde Lic 35887c Remotes

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GLASs (continued) hot water services LANDSCAPING (continued) PAINTERS &
DECORATORS (continued)
GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE TREEMENDOUS LANDSCAPES P/L
9809 4230 0412 200 939
9817 3416 9816 3055 Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot 9874 2605 Paul 0407 207 672 BILLY’S PAINTING & DECORATING
Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens,
mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure water heaters. Lic No L985. Landscape design & construction. Member of 0414 881 267 9878 1677
All work guaranteed, fully insured, free quotes.
and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville. AILDM Lic 77216c Lic 158883c
A LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
0420 996 778 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
GET GLAZING SAMSON LANSCAPING 0432 474 950 RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING
Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, SERVICES
Fast glass replacement. Free measure Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, & Property maintenance. Design, Construct, 0412 944 025
& quote. Call Matt
Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Maintain, Irrigation service ins. Free Quotation. Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types
of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free
guttering Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, [email protected] Lic 208121c Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c
Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same
GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS day service, reliable, professional, efficient. SKY PAINTING
All workguaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft- STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPING 0418 605 025 9929 4966
9477 5943 pos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c
Carl 0414 724 557 28 yrs exp. Pensioner Dis Free Quotes Mem-
We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guar- ber MPA Lic R96188
anteed, insured AUSTRALIAN HOT WATER All types of structural landscaping from Design to
HOT WATER SPECIALIST EASTWOOD completion. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured.
Est. since 1986. 9874 8620 Phone Carl MICHAEL THE PAINTER
GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST Michael 0412 444 838
Sales, service, installations on all brands. Est.
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 since 1986 www.australianhotwater.com.au. LAWN MOWING • Professional and reliable
Lic 53936C • All types of painting • All areas
Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, JAYS MAINTENANCE PLUS • Reasonable rates • Best quality
on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc
Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, Jason 0424 619 816
flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, ironing services Call Michael. Lic 320177c
raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c SERVING THE LOCAL AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS.
25 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted 0411 155 774 Lawn, gutters cleared. W Z FINE PAINTING SERVICE PTY LTD
Fully Insured. Call Jason David 0450 726 188
IRONING * Reliable and professional
Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793
GUTTERING & METAL p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around * Guaranteed quality and price.
ROOFING 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line * All types of painting * Fully Lic & Ins.
trimmer repairs & service. * Free onsite quote. Lic No 310324c
KITCHENS NS LAWN CUTTING - Affordable
ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162
• Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing GRANITE MARBLE CAESAR STONE 0412 448 623
• Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning * Master Painters Association Member.
• Discounted prices & free quotes 9809 3623 Good Pensioner Discounts. Free Quotes. * Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing &
• Over 40 years in the industry 10 Years experience. Satisfied customers. Insured.
• Fully licenced and insured Kitchen & vanity tops 100’s of colours. Est repainting. Interior/exterior
• Comprehensive warranties 60yrs Gladesville. * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed.
www.ronbennettmarble.com.au www.edgepainting.net

Lic 267578c/MPA280514

HANDYMAN Aryan Kitchen 0413 395 444 H onest painting 0452 639 991

S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Full Kitchen Package and LAWN MOWER Over 20 years experience. Specializing in
free installation $4999 REPAIRS repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal.
Sam 0414 413 326 Include; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook top, Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured.
Range hood, Sink, Mixer tap and Tiles. RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.
Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & 256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville Lic 312751
Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. [email protected] Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcut-
Ph. Sam www.aryankitchen.com.au ters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed
service. Factory trained & qualified technicians.
Nicholas carpentry & Handyman COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply)
services Glenn 0414 717 111
Highest quality custom kitchen renovations
Steven 0419 606 288 Complete job. All trades. Unbeatable prices.
Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes.
• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 Lic no 301036c
• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint- massage
ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this
advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven QUALIFIED STRESS RELIEVING
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c
0406 038 729
HANDYMAN SERVICES 0435 617 567 KITCHEN REPAIRS
Relaxing full body massage. Swedish & remedial.
Good Experience. Includes doors, lock doors, KITCHEN REPAIRS Ayurvedic style. Home vis it. All Sydney areas.
frame, windows, ceilings, walls, Gyprock, tiles.
Timberflooring fix or replace and painting. Angelo 0408 677 614
Call Kee 0435 617 567
Lic 296601c Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets,
Kick-boards etc.
THE HANDYMAN VAN No job too small. Free quotes 7 days. Authentic Thai Massage
[email protected] Lic no 139738C
Call Bruce on 0400 999 239 9809 3990
LANDSCAPING
Bruce is a reliable, honest & friendly handy- Come meet our friendly new staff.
man delivering quality service that is guar- *NICK’S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN* 968 Victoria Rd, West Ryde
anteed. Experienced, fully insured & offering Open 7 days 10am-8pm Ph. 9809 3990
pensioner discounts, you cant go past the 0418 169 369
Handyman Van. PAINTERS &
All types of maintenance landscaping. Sand DECORATORS
Hedges stone retainable/ Timber Wall / Block Paving / To advertise
Repairs & all types of landscaping, TESSA PAINTING & MAINTENANCE Phone Narelle:
Gary 0481 555 659 Lic 96884c
0411 143 534 9807 6666
Superior hedges, lawn handyman services. Call
– Gary Bell Refs available Cheapest price, best quality. We prove it. Fully
guaranteed 20 years experience, free quotes
To advertise Lic 164240
Phone Narelle: 9807 6666
PETER PAINTING 8819 2795
0423 808 115
20 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Dis-
count. Free Quotes Lic 157468c

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pest control PLUMBERS (continued) Psychologists & roof painting
Relationship
FORENSIC PEST CONTROL PC LOCAL PLUMBER 0488 801 042 Counsellors AARON’S ROOFING

1300 360 457 • Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes OPEN SKY PSYCHOLOGY 0410 322 681 9871 0313
• 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers
The Pest Detectives All termite & general • On-time & Reliable 1300 739 531 High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs &
pestcontrol, sub floor ventilation & bird control. PC • Plumbers you can trust colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc.
• All works guaranteed • Anxiety, Depression, Complex problems
Lic 3433 • $0 CALL out • Addictions, Trauma, Parenting SKY ROOF PAINTING
• You approve the price before we start! • Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 $50 OFF when you mention this AD After Hours and Saturdays available. 0418 605 025 9929 4966
HAVE YOUR HOME PEST FREE Bookings within a few days. 6 practitioners
FROM $240.00 Cockroaches, Silverfish, (incl. Workcover approved) Water blasting & re-spraying 28 yrs exp Pen
Webbing Spiders 40+ YRS Exp. Suite 9, 227 Morrison Rd, Ryde Dis Free Quotes Member MPA
Shore Pest Services BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST www.openskypsychology.com.au

PLASTERING 9638 1398 0419 409 130 REFRIGERATOR PETER PAINTING
REPAIRS
GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES All general plumbing including gas. (24hr 0423 808 115 8819 2795
Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832
Demitri 0404 770 412 quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 High pressure clean & painting. Free
Mastercard & Visa welcome. Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dish- quotes. 20% off quoted price. Work
washers. 7 days.
All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. S.A.PLUMBING SERVICES FREE CAMERA 0409 833 832 9807 9828 Guaranteed. Lic 157468c
SERVICE WITH EVERY BLOCKED DRAIN
Call Demitri Lic 288665c

PLUMBERS 0416 297 555 9809 7555 roof repairs
All suburbs
• electric eel • leaking taps BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188
COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE • hot water • water • roof guttering
• gas fitting • leaking toilets • blocked drain Leak Detection. All roof & gutter repairs guar-
0414 808 809 9808 3020 • home renovations • real estate strata. anteed. 35yrs Exp. C/Cards OK. Lic 123259C
Phillip Draper West Ryde • 7 days a week friendly sevice.
Lic 3906 Lic L 10575

YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS REMOVALISTS DJ DAISLEY AND SONS PTY LTD
9191 7353
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 The Punctual Plumbers - AB HOME REMOVAL 9798 7075
• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers
• $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service 0431 995 369 9745 5772 Roof repairs and renewals slate metal tile.. Est
Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared 1912. Ph 9798 7075
Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. Excellent Service. No job too big or small. Local
Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting and interstate. $80 per hour.
Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water • Seniors Discounts rubbish removals
heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer.
Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs www.pureplumbingpros.com.au AUSSIE BATTLER.

Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing RYDE SEWERFIX Brian 0413 115 450
Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves
BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Renovators 20yrs exp all areas, rubbish, gard’, pruning &
cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/ Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st odd jobs. F/Q, same day service 8 days/week.
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location Ew Building And Bathroom Brian NO TEXTING.
asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes
job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. 0415 912 621 FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL
C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Over 50 year experience Lic. L985
Lic. 143252c Bathroom, Kitchen And Laundry Renovations Glen 0418 268 040
• Full renovations or repairs
domestic plumbing 0416 274 249 FRANK DRAPER SEWER REPAIRS & • Leaking showers • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes
REPLACEMENTS • Bathroom packages • Excavator for hire
leaky pipes & roofs, dripping taps, blocked • Waterproofing • Domestic/Commercial
drains, gas leaks or connections, running 0438 065 852 • Wall and floor tiling • Good Rates
cisterns. I can fix it. C. Parker Plumbing 45 Free Quotes, High Pressure Water Jetter Service. - • Superior customer service. • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen.
yrs in business. 24hrs 7 day emerg. calls. Ryde Lic 181690c 25 years of experience, reliable tradesmen.
Master Plumber Gold Lic. L1376 All work guaranteed. CHEAPEST PRICE RUBBISH REMOVAL
Contact Ty 0415 912 621
Need a Local Plumber Fast? RYDE GAS COMPANY 9809 2536 0416 295 790
9809 4230 0412 200 939
9191 7353 Local Gas Specialists * Residence * Office * Factories
· Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced roofing * Household * Garden Waste * Large or Small
Do you have no hot water? · Carbon Monoxide Testing * Deceased Estates * 7 Days * Sen. Disc
Is your drain blocked? · Hot Water Heaters 25 Years Exp. “We’ll Save You”. Call Gary.
Are your taps and toilets leaking? · Leak location & repair J & M SCHALK.
Do you want an extra gas point? · New installations, replacement & additions safety rails
For fast friendly service with a smile · Bayonets & BBQ conversions. Lic. L985 9878 4483 0408 642 056
Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 Safety Rails by Rails 2U
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Fix That Plumbing Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac-
ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. Les 0439 967 102
Gavin 0431 126 808
POOLE & CO PLUMBING AAA ACTIVE ROOFING Make your home safer by installing internal
Local plumber based in Denistone. and external rails by experienced installer.
9809 4230 0412 200 939 Lic 299998c Can supply and install large range of rail sizes,
no long waiting lists. No job too small. Senior
Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. JIM MEADE PLUMBING 0404 397 198 8677 4141 Discounts. Obligation Free Quote. Ph Les
* Blocked drains cleared All roof restore & repair 30% off. Pressure
* Taps & toilets 0418 247 597 cleaning. F/Q Lic 133762c
* Hot Water
* Gasfitting Lic 985 * Maintenance * Repairs * Renovations
www.pooletheplumber.com.au * Pensioner Disc * Fully Insured Lic.46242c

GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES ALL DAY/ NIGHT PLUMBING LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
9817 4777 0413 402 599 0414 849 366 Leakfinding/Repairs(tiles,metal,slate)shingals/skylights,
For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.
24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Blocked Drains specialists. Plumbing, Drainers asbestos, copper, Waterproofing , Lead, Flashings,
and Gasfitters. Senior discounts ph 9888 9940
Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C / 0414 849 366 Lic 123739c cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s,
Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed.
(Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. SEWING MACHINE
CMF PLUMBING FLOW-RITE PLUMBING CO P/L Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. REPAIRS
0411 232 629 9808 4220
• Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting Gregi 0408 603 091 All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards, SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS

• Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV Hot water tanks replaced-Burst Pipes-General Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c 9181 1168 0401 802 752
plumbing. Greg 0408 603 091 Lic 53160c
• No job too small Lic 117469c Sewing Machine Repairs all makes, service,
sam’s roofing P/L incl. Jenome, Brother, Elna, Pfaff,
Sam 0416 178 058 Husquvarna.
TAP RESCUE To advertise All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small Ph 9181 1168 0401 802 752
33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c
1300 827 000 Phone Narelle: SKIP BINS
9807 6666 Top ryde top roofing
We repair, supply, install direct to you TAPS, 0410 322 681 9871 0313 PAYLESS MINI SKIPS
TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters
and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! 0414 333 461 0402 844 744 George 0415 224 460
Lic 40572c
2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising
PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING • High pressure cleaning in small drives. Call George
• All roof repairs & painting F/Q.
0418 961 406 • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c

Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792

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Solicitors TILES/TILING TV, DVD & AUDIO WASHING MACHINE
& CONVEYANCING INSTALLS REPAIRS
ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES
TV, AUDIO INSTALLATIONS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832
OSBORNE HOWELL 9807 3222 Gabriel 0404 032 426
Specilaising in bathroom renos & all types of Nick 0412 667 770 Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dish-
Over 50 years in RYDE. washers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828
Shop 6, 43-49 Blaxland Road, Ryde wall & floor tiling. Call Gaby Set up of Plasma/LCD, Home theatre, DVD, Hi-Fi.
(Entry via Argyle Ave) Wills, Estates, Lic 251461c Pens disc. Technician with 40yrs exp. Call Nick. weddings
Probate, Conveyancing, Family Law, Com-
mercial Leases, Sale of Business. SAM THE TILING MAN RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
TUITION
9832 9837 0413 072 621 0414 843 759
Small tiling jobs only Lab & Mats under MATHEMATICS Jo-Anne
LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122 $1000 40 yr exp Lic No. 68534C To advertise
0401 914 269 Phone Narelle:
Established 1983 -
Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Yr 4-12 Ext 1 & 2. Very experienced teacher 9807 6666
Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring & tutor. Call Jo-Anne
Power of Attorney. Home visits available. WINDOW CLEANING
243 Victoria Road, Gladesville To advertise TV REPAIRS
Phone Narelle: NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,
stove repairs EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
9807 6666 9808 6773 Eugene 0415 258 454
RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 0412 566 100 9807 2772
tree lopping Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. Eugene
Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service • Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus SPIC AND SPAN WINDOW CLEANING
0409 833 832 9807 9828 VIC’S TREE CUTTING • Get your DIGITAL Ready
• All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, An- Greg 0411 055 476
0404 162 752 9858 2874
tenna • Owner operated for 20 years Also soft house wash. Greg: H/ pressure
Tree pruning and removal, stump grinding. Fully cleaning. Sydney Water exempt.
surveyor ins. Free Quotes. Qual Aborist. Family business. VENETIAN BLINDS OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING

ATS LAND SURVEYORS 9808 6854 A.J’S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL AMORS VENETIAN BLIND LAUNDRY 9874 2815 David 0412 667 525
Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@
atssurveyors.com.au 0412 933 031 8765 1733 Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified. Fully
Insured 20 yrs exp. Call David
swimming Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quote, pens. disc. Gentle pressure clean, wax finish, re-cond. of
Extra services incl. stump grinding, garden main, all makes, free wash with all full reps. Same
CARLILE SWIMMING small concrete jobs, etc. day serv. Meas & quote on venet, vertical &
Holland. Gladesville.
9808 3199 Enquiries 0417 477 733 S T J Group Tree Services
To advertise
Leaders in Learn-to-Swim and Swim Coaching 0412 111 785 Phone Narelle:
for 45 years at Ryde.
Year round Tuition at all levels in warm (34c) state Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree 9807 6666
of the art indoor pools. services - removal, clearing, lopping,
• L earn to Swim. Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free
Quotes • call Steve
and elementary at 16 Cross Street Ryde.
• S tyle Correction for school competition in

graded classes at Ryde Aquatic Centre

rvices 980Tr7a6d6e6s6& Services 9807 6666
gGlLaAsSsS sSeErRvViIcCeEsS rooRfUinBgBISH REMOVAPLLUMBING rubbish removal

Deceased Estates

DOMESTIC- COMMERCIAL -INDUSTRIAL No job too Big or Small All Residential &
Business Waste
WE SPECIALISE IN:
Trees Lopped
• Back-flow Prevention • Bathroom & Laundry Renovations Demolition
• Kitchen Renovations • Blocked Toilets & Drains 25yrs+ Exp.
Seniors
• Burst Pipes • CCTV Drain Inspections • Fixture Replacement Discounts
• Guttering and Down-pipes

• High-Pressure Water Jet Drain Cleaning
• Hot Water Service & Change Over • Insurance Work
• Leaking Taps & Toilets • Pipe Locating • Rain Water Tanks
• Recycled Water Systems • Free Quotes and site inspections

atioPnOLICE NEWS E: [email protected] 0418 486 665 9550 2046
M: 0424-449-888
BUILDERS
Ryde Police warn of scammers posing as tax office agents
• Granny flats
• new Homes • Duplexs

Ryde Police Area Command this week issued a warning about a new scam where criminals claim to be Aus- • Extensions
tralian Tax Office agents. • Home improvements
“One of the current “If you receive a call from home or office then disap- reputable tradesmen and with • Bathroom, Laundry
scams is an ATO scam,” someone claiming to be pear with your money, leav- get a number of quotes for Possess Prohibited Drug Lic 235943c & Kitchen Renovations
police said. from the ATO, do not give ing unfinished or substand- the work. Do not let stran- and will appear in Burwood
out any personal informa- ard work, if they start work gers into your home and Local Court at a later date. 5% Discount • carpentry, Works,
“This is where victims are tion, and definitely do not at all. ask them to leave. If they on all our services, Decks & Pergolas
contacted by phone with purchase itune cards! don’t go, call the police.” *** Free measure and Quotes
someone posing as the tax “They offer to do jobs A THIRTY ONE year old
office claiming that they “If you have concerns, such as driveway resurfac- **** Pennant Hills woman was It will be our pleasure to extend to you our professional advice & service.
have outstanding tax debts contact the ATO directly on ing, painting, roof repairs IN OTHER POLICE arrested and charged with
that must be paid immedi- 132 861.” and carpet cleaning at A 20 YEAR OLD North shoplifting in Macquarie Anthony 0414 088 817 Paul 0418 804 088
ately to avoid prosecution. There have been other cheap rates. Ryde man was charged Park on Thursday. Email: [email protected]
“The scammers then scams. “Fake tradies may ap- with a drug offence this It is allege she stole cloth- Website: www.group1construction.com.au
arenacLsaakrdinstgh.”aits yporuespeanyteidn wituitnhea frtah“meOreevderhwtahosempebanset’esfnejewrssweeveyeerkbasyl Roapvrreoearwsco’hrLkipifneegoMpinleetmhwebhgeiarlerKdetahnre.eyn HawrPereioskloi.cne. allege he was
W20E1S3gpeiPcTnSkouloiicntRheceectsYaeaxsicrdoDafmfiRticEmeieseogreRfsfaiicssOfiyatrolrstmVo.atEiorvoeaRtnphrioeesSrrttyesdcoafmstceacthmhanstiqhuuaesssinGgaalnsIdoaRLtrha“maTSHthpeshy,AJaovUfleVtoeonSkhEtaaTnfrodgFrreaWtiiUnlhsgouNAoaslnedds?N- TscteearauTrgcbhhOteeidnwgithwshtceoanpnpnecadrboisssaiannfdg- ing from a department returned a positive RBT and was issued with a Field
Ne“wTheMAeTmO bisernsevWer eglociongme!been reported to police re- er NanedwvuPlnlaeryaebrles pWeoeplcleo.me against a red light around store around 11am and reading around 9.30pm. Court Attendance Notice
to ask you to pay with itune cently is one involving fake “They ask for cash be- 9pm on Monday, January was wearing the stolen for Drive with High Range
cards. tradies. fore starting the work and 13. clothes, caught by a staff A search found he had PCA, Learner Not Accom-
“They will contact you “They are dodgy trades- will offer to drive you to an It is alleged he had two member. a learner’s licence and his panied and Not Display “L”
formally by mail if there are men who offer to do main- ATM. small bags containing the passenger did not have a plates
ams ainny2i0s1su2eisn.cluding 13 woment’esnatenacme s!work on your “Make sure that you use drug and he was charged **** current NSW licence, as
A POLICE PATROL in required by law. He was also issued with a
Putney caught a drink driv- suspension notice and will
er on Saturday night. He later taken to Ryde appear in Burwood Local
It is alleged the 31 year Police Station where he Court on March 16.
old driver from Homebush returned a reading of 0.101

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Cars for sale BEDSIDE Tables 3 very Motorbike Sales The City of Ryde will partner
rare items for single room, the Salvation Army in a new
HONDA CR-V 2014 high quality $35 each Ph TRIUMPH Sprint Red ST bushfire appeal.
first owner, VTi-Auto, 0425 370 022 2000 model 49km vgc,
88,900km, Logbook, Blue, AIR Conditioner mobile Rego May $4,600 ono Ph Ryde to partner Salvation Army in urgent bushfire relief appeal
Tinted windows, alloy vgc and quality, great val- 9888 7131
wheels, registration Feb ue $150 Ph 0425 370 022 The City of Ryde will partner the Salvation Army Bushfire Disaster Appeal.
2020 $15,900 Ph 0416 783 DIRECTOR’S Chair qual- To Rent
105 ity leather value $1500, Money raised for the Bushfire Disaster Appeal local communities, as well as equipment we can
now sell $195 only very NORTH EPPING - Dou- will go towards supporting the Salvation Army’s loan that will help with the rebuilding effort,”
For Sale high class Ph 0425 370 ble bedroom, either fur- relief teams provide assistance to emergency Mayor Laxale said.
022 nished or unfurnished, services to townships devastated by the
CABINET Six piece glass TROLLY Antique 100% to rent in a large modern bushfires. “Our council will work with the State
line near new, selling very cedar wood very beautiful house with use of kitchen, Government to provide whatever practical
cheap 10c Ph 9888 9611 2 level turn wood $85 Ph laundry, barbecue area Collection buckets are located at several resources we can to help those who have had
AIR Conditioner inverter 0425 370 022 and pool facilities. The council locations that include the Customer their lives turned upside down due to these
Panasonic CU-E21 cool MOBILITY Walker with house is in a quiet area Service Centre, all five City of Ryde Library horrific bushfires.”
6.3, heat 7.2, as new still chair as new, also with close to parks, churches branches, the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre and
in box $1000, antique style basket $65 only Ph 0425 with easy access to the Council’s North Ryde Office. “The City of Ryde has also registered its
mirror $100 ono Ph 9874 370 022 bus to Epping station. interest with the NSW Disaster Recovery Council
8509 WHEELCHAIR Delux new Internet and all utility bills Donations can also be made via the City of Co-ordination Service to provide assistance to
EXTERNAL Door second transporting value over are included in the rent of Ryde website. communities devastated by the bushfire crisis.
hand timber 2030x870x35 $550 will negotiate $250 $250 per week. The room
$50, Fairlane dress rims Ph 0425 370 022 is for a single person and Members of the community can also donate ““With NSW in the grip of one of the worst
$100, dishwasher above MONOPOLY City edition would suit either student to the Red Cross’ Disaster Relief and Recovery bushfire seasons in living memory, the State
bench $100 Ph 9874 8509 collectable rare $60 as or more mature person. fund which is offering support to the thousands Government has established the NSW Disaster
SEEDLINGS Sultana, new disturbed but not Please call 0466 159 005 of people currently in evacuation centres. Recovery Council Co-ordination Service to link
grape, mandarin, Hass Av- used Ph 9888 5051 for more information. councils that are offering support with bushfire-
ocado, papaya, mulberry, BLUEBERRY Tree 120H The partnership announcement follows last affected councils in need of assistance.
goji berry, coffee $10 ea or 70W in cement pot very Wanted To Buy week’s offer by the City of Ryde to partner other
any three for $20 Ph 9807 healthy bears fruit $50 Ph councils to make council trucks and council The disaster recovery is likely to require
2235 0414 826 158 REED Organ for Church workers available to help bushfire ravaged significant clean-up works including arbor
FRIDGE White Westing- CAFE Ittaly capsule cof- restoration Ph Wilson townships. works, street cleaning, waste collection and
house upright vgc 1720H, fee machine as new $15 evenings between 6pm & road maintenance.
607W, 626D, 370 Ltrs Ph 9888 5051 7pm on 9809 4588 City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, said his
$300 ono, 8 garden green LADDER Aluminium ex- BOX Trailer with black & heart goes out to those who have endured the Specific details on how the City of Ryde and
plastic chairs $5 each ono tension “Baileys” 9/18’ white number plate Ph tragic loss of life and property. other councils might be able to assist will be
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EXPERIENCED combination of Jack Hanna, Andy Heyes, Kerry Beatty and Rick Mar- A SMILING Rest of the World team captain Bill Spaul (right) shakes hands with North
rins recently captured the 2019 Putney-Tennyson Bowling Club President Fours title. Epping captain Bill Daley after receiving the Zappis’ Big Challenge trophy from Vic
They are pictured left with runners up John McConnell, Alan Bolster, Richard Rees Zappis at the annual North Epping Bowling Club event.This is a competition for lawn
and Chris Dale. bowlers that live in North Epping (red) and those who reside from outside the area (yel-
low).After a losing streak of four years the Rest of the World team came out firing and
won the challenge by 150 shots to 128. Zappis’ Pizzeria again sponsored the day. A big
thank you to Vic for making the event a wonderful experience on the greens.

KIM Russell (centre) captured Gladesville Women’s Bowling Club’s 2019 Consistency PATRICE Nealon and Joy Battersby (pictured) were the recent winners of the Brush
title after defeating runner-up Sue Hardacre in the final. Badge was presented by Park Women’s Bowling Club Major/Minor lawn bowls competition.
Jean Jones (right).

Wednesday 22 January, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 31

Tigers leader Dan Smith
dreams of a trophy trifecta

By CHRIS KARAS
WHEN seasoned cricketer Dan Smith (pictured) of
Mortlake finally decides to hang up his bat he can re-
flect on an illustrious career in the NSW Premier Cricket
competition.

The Sydney Cricket
Club stalwart - who has
hinted at retirement
in recent weeks - is a
player on a mission.

Fresh from his Player of By reaching the fi- not out, 21 catches and Triumphant Sydney Tigers captain Dan Smith receives the Kingsgrove Sports Twenty20 Cup trophy
the Match performance nal both Sydney and two stampings) and 61 from Kingsgrove Sports Centre Managing Director Harry Solomons. Photo by Ian Bird Photography.
for the triumphant Tigers Hawkesbury will travel Twenty20 matches (high-
in the recent Kingsgrove to Adelaide in March to est score 62; 24 catches watching our young side Sydney Cricket Club hot-
Sports Twenty20 Cup fi- compete in the National and 13 stampings). develop in the first grade shot Dan Smith hit a magnifi-
nal against Hawkesbury, Premier Twenty20 Cham- arena means more to me cent 89 to help the Tigers win
the inspirational skipper pionships, as Sixers and Under the guidance at this stage” revealed a second Twenty20 Cup title
has now set his sights Thunder Conference of widely respected Smith, who made his top in three seasons at Drum-
on helping Sydney win champions respectively. Coaching Director Mi- grade debut as a fresh moyne Oval recently. Photo
the NSW Premier Cricket chael Haire, the affable faced 16 year old. by Ian Bird Photography.
first grade premiership. Smith joined the Tigers Smith has worked tire-
in 2010 and has been lessly with the first grade “I suppose they are “He gives the players Times that he still had title, we have now set
Having already claimed instrumental with the squad and rest of the deeds I can tell the around him great con- two ambitions at grade our sights on retaining
Twenty20 Cup and Lim- club’s continued growth club to help deliver a grandchildren one day,” fidence and the Club is level to focus on - to win the Limited Overs Cup
ited Overs Cup winners’ and success on and off long overdue first grade he smiled. now starting to see these a first grade premier- trophy and capturing the
medals with the Sydney the field. title. young players develop ship and a coveted Club first grade premiership
club in recent seasons, Smith is a young vet- from the support he has Championship. in coming months for a
the flamboyant Smith His experience, pas- “We have a seriously eran on the Sydney first provided them”. unique trifecfa,” revealed
has a burning desire to sion and ability were all talented squad of play- grade cricket scene with “Having already col- Dan.
lift the Belvidere Cup key factors in his ap- ers that have shown the 21 seasons under his Smith told The Weekly lected the Twenty20 Cup
premiership trophy be- pointment as first grade commitment and desire belt.
fore he calls it a day. captain back in 2014. for hard work which has
brought us success” Dan Former Sydney Cricket
The former NSW Blues Dan started his career said. Club General Manager
gloveman was at his dy- with the Petersham Mar- David Kelly of North
namic best in the Twen- rickville Club way back in Back in 2016, Dan Ryde described Smith
ty20 Cup Final against 1999 before a long stint joined a select band of as “a survivor of grade
the Hawks - smashing a with Western Suburbs. cricketers to chalk up 20 cricket.”
superb 89 from 47 balls first grade centuries.
to guide the Tigers to a Throughout his career, “He started playing at
second title in three sea- Dan has scored over It is a milestone to be the age of 15 and has
sons. 10,000 grade runs with proud of. been such a wonderful
an average of 42.01 and player ever since”, said
37 year old Smith has a highest score of The experienced Smith Kelly.
helped lay the founda- 160. became just the 31st
tions for a massive Syd- player in the 127 year his- “Dan was an obvious
ney total of 3-169 off 15 He can also boast hav- tory of the Sydney grade choice when the Tigers
overs in the rain-affected ing 300 dismissals be- competition to notch 20 were looking for a strong
Cup decider - combin- hind the stumps. first grade tons - joining leader to take the Club
ing with Middlesex re- batting luminaries such into a new era. Not only
cruit Nick Gubbins, who Dan also played over as Victor Trumper (36 because of his ability on
posted an unbeaten 57 ten seasons of first class centuries), Warren Bard- the field but his leader-
from 34 balls, for a third cricket for NSW, Syd- sley (36), Bobby Simp- ship off the field was
wicket stand of 144 from ney Thunder, Basnahira son (35), Monty Noble vitally as important” he
79 deliveries. Dundee (Sri Lanka Twen- (25), Sid Barnes (24), said.
ty20), Australia U/19s Alan Kippax (32), Brian
Smith clouted seven and the Sydney Sixers. Booth (23), Doug Wal-
sixes and four bounda- ters (22), Phil Jacques
ries and brought up Highlights include play- (22) and ex-Tigers’ stars
his fifty off 33 balls be- ing 26 games for NSW Greg Mail (41) and Greg
fore Sydney restricted in the Sheffield Shield Hayne (26) on a distin-
Hawkesbury to 7-123 to (highest score 96; aver- guished honour roll.
register a resounding 46- age 27.12; 86 catches
run victory. and four stumpings; 30 “I’m proud of my cen-
one day matches for tury achievements but
NSW (highest score 179

Beavers roll Pirates in opening Cup challengeSydney Cricket Club hotshot Dan Smith hit a magnificent 89 to help the Tigers win a second
Twenty20 Cup title in three seasons at Drummoyne Oval recently. Photo by Ian Bird Photography.
EAST VILLAGE Beavers Cricket Club drew first blood in the battle for the 2020 Beaver Hunter Cup after toppling Hunters Hill Pirates at Boronia Park Oval.

After being sent in to bat on a sticky greentop havoc with the ball with Pirates’ batsman James In reply the Beavers openers Tom Nash (59 not Let us hope the Hillies can make a better ac-
wicket, the Pirates were 0-25 after nine overs Woods the shining light in an otherwise dismal out) and Allen Dsouza (43) were in full cry as the count of themselves in game two of the best of
but soon lost a cascade of wickets to be floun- display of batting. visitors reached their target in the 18th over. three annual series.
dering at 5-28.
Woods hit a stylish 64 with support from Adrian For the Pirates, Ash Nair steamed in and only Post match the Hunters Hill skipper Ash Ema-
Beavers’ paceman James Griffith (2-11 off eight) Kennedy and Steve Drake during partnerships of conceded 15 off his eight overs and Rodney Bour- nuel presented East Village captain Junaid Khatri
and Sudhir Veerakamara (3-20 off eight) wreaked 30 and 21 respectively to enable Hunters Hill to gonjen with accurate spin kept East Village tied with the Beaver Hunter Cup - won by the Beavers
post a modest score of 113. down - conceding only 14 runs off his four overs. last summer.

32 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 January, 2020

Tigers Roaring to NRL Honours
By the one eyed Tiger

Tigers super-
coach Michael
“Madge” Maguire
reckons a cham-
pion team will al-
ways beat a team
of champions and
plans to prove it
come NRL finals
time this year.

He already has sa come Grand Fi-
his charges train- nal day.
ing their butts
off in preseason Meanwhile Bal-
training ready to main cub Daniel
take on the best Sykes is the recip-
and beat them ient of the Harry
from round one. Quinlan Memo-
And the word has rial Trophy for the
gone out, take no best and fairest
prisoners. U/20s player in
First victims will the Tigers junior
be our tradition- nursery.
al enemies the
Manly Silvertails The skilful lock
who will bite the – who was un-
dust at our open- able to attend the Harry Quinlan Memorial Trophy presented by Ryde-Eastwood Leagues
ing game at home Presentation due Club President Jim McClymont and director Malcolm Chapple to Daniel
at Leichhardt Oval to playing com- Syke’s parents Karen and Marcus Sykes.
HQ and will be a mitments - earned
sell-out. the award after behalf at the Ti- Jim McClymont and Football
So get your tick- turning in pow- gers’ Junior Gala and long serving Clubs, who served
ets now and get erhouse perfor- Dinner at Le Mon- Club director Mal- as Leagues Club
set with your fa- mances for the Ti- tage Lilyfield. colm Chapple. President for 29
vourite bookie gers’ Jersey Flegg successive years
with the Ma-in- Cup team. They are pictured Harry Quinlan from 1974 before
Law’s Funeral with Ryde-East- was a great pio- his passing at age
Find to win a mot- Daniel’s parents wood Leagues neer of Ryde-East- 71 in 2003.
Karen and Marcus Club President wood Leagues
Sykes accepted
the award on his

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