The Weekly Times | TWT | 31 Jan 24

Wednesday 13 September, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 1 Wednesday 15 November, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 1 Wednesday 6 September, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 1 817 VICTORIA ROAD, RYDE - OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY, 9AM - 1PM Your multi AWARD WINNING local newspaper! VOL. 103 NO. 3 PUBLISHED 100 YEARS www.weeklytimes.com.au P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 0493 741 755 (temporary) THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday, 31 January 2024 INSIDE This Week LYN MANN is Ryde Citizen of the Year 2024 and a most worthy recipient of the honour having served the community in a number of ways over the years especially with Scouting and the Salvation Army - see page 9. And of course, we have all the Australia Day honours recipients in TWT Territory featured in this week’s edition. Continued page 3 Cathie’s Column ����������������������������������� 2 JB’s World �������������������������������������������� 3 Australia Day Honours ���������������������� 3, 6 Letters/Hunter’s Hill columns �������������� 4 City of Ryde������������������������������������������� 7 New Puzzle Page �������������������������������� 8 Food & Dining �������������������������������������� 9 Handy Phone Guide ���������������������� 10-13 Classifieds ������������������������������������������ 14 Real Estate & Finance ��������������������14-15 Sport����������������������������������������������������� 16 Page 16 Tiger revolution powers on! JB’s World Lyn Mann is Ryde Citizen of Year Members Draws YEAR OF THE DRAGON 25th January – 18th of February TO BE WON OVER FOUR WEEKS TO ENTER SWIPE YOUR MEMBERS CARD DAILY, OR SPEND $20 OR MORE IN RIVERVIEW’S BAR AND DINING OR HOUSE OF TONG Win a share of EVERY Thursday & Sunday Place entries into the barrel from 6pm on Thursday and Sunday night JACKPOT AMOUNTS DRAW TIMES BONUS TICKETS 730pm, 8pm, 830pm,9pm & 930pm 6pm-730pm on draw night Terms & Conditions available at reception. Members only & Tiered promotion permit number TP/00526 AT NORTH RYDE RSL ( 0 2 ) 9 8 8 8 7 5 8 8 I C N R P I T T W A T E R A N D M A G D A L A R O A D S N O R T H R Y D E Wednesday January 20, 2016 www.weeklytimes.com.au Email: [email protected] 95 NO. 2 PUBLISHED 95 YEARS P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807-6666 w hope r Balmain gers Leagues ub! Page 32 Warehouse SALE 14 Anthony Road, West Ryde NSW 2114 T 02 9491 8200 www.westrydemarketplace.com.au MARKET DAY THIS SATURDAY 23 JANUARY 2016 $3.00 Sunrice Jasmine Rice Thai 5kg Save $10.50* *Terms and conditions apply. One redemption per person. Strictly limited to the first 100 customers. Only while stocks last. JB’s World SEE PAGE 6 ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Locals Honoured ustralia Day celebrations in TWT Territory see pages 5, 6 & 7 BAIRD’S SNEAKY MEETINGS BY OUR CHIEF CIVIC ROUNDSMAN Dictator Premier Baird and his sidekick henchman minister for Mega Councils Toole were not content with announcing the death of Local Government on the eve of Christmas when Parliament was in recess but have followed up with another scam. They’re really scraping at the bottom of the barrel. How low can you get and still seek credibility and respect? The hypocrisy is mind boggling. How many citizens would know that Baird and co have arranged “public” meetings to have the fi nal say on council mergers? The only announcement was a jumble of nondescript advertisements in the two daily papers and not a word to the local press or community. They’re obviously seeking an award for the best kept political secret of the year. SEE PAGE 3. TWT wins Ryde Event of Year! The Weekly Times has been awarded Ryde City Event of the Year by Ryde Council with Ryde RSL and Meadowbank Public School for the school’s commemoration of Anzac Centenary. SEE PAGE 7. Australia Day 2016 F A Let's Celebrate Balmain Sinfonia Summer Concert TWT readers can win Double Passes to Balmain Sinfonia’s Summer Afternoon of classical music Sunday December 6 at Macquarie Theatre. SEE PAGE 2. 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 Elysian Fields launch Wednesday November 25. SEE PAGE 2. WIN with TWT! REMEMBRANCE DAY 2015 ‘We Did Remember Them’ Australia’s first female Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins was TWT Teen Queen in 2005 and continues to support the Quest and launched last year’s contest, pictured with Teen Queen Johanna Sciancalepore. SEE PAGE 9. Meadowbank Public School pupils set a good example to the community honouring those who 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. We Remembered AUSTRALIA DAY is traditionally a time of celebration on a national and local scale when we pay our respects to the past and look forward with confidence to the future. If dictator premier Mike Baird and his sidekick footsToole minister for Mega Councils have their ways it will be the last year we’ll have Oz Day celebrations for Ryde, Hunters Hill and Lane Cove council areas. More the pity. SEE PAGES 3, 6 Australia Day Honours Phyllis is 107 and going strong SEE PAGE 2 RYDE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT ANOTHER STEP CLOSER RYDE AND surrounding communities are a step closer to accessing an enhanced range of health services with the building contractor for the $479 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment appointed. SEE PAGE 5 ☐ (Image supplied by NSW Health)

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 31 January, 2024 Father Martin’s Musings We reap what we sow Tragically he and his wife were killed during a bombing blitz over London in 1941. Only recently I came across one of his most memorable quotes; “That it is easy to dodge our responsibilities in life, but we cannot for long escape the conse- quences that come from dodging our responsi- bilities.” When I heard this, I thought that this quote per- haps needs a while to reflect on before its wisdom becomes apparent! One of the long-term dangers of our western society is seen in how so many people have de- veloped a cold indifference to many life commit- ments and even truth itself. Of course, this indifference may often bring some short-term gratification, but it does not bring with-it long-term peace, inner joy or social stability. This is seen these days when many people who are entering marriage have a divorce mentality rather than being committed to work through the inevitable challenges and problems. It’s also seen in the casual option that many people have towards aborting an unplanned pregnancy. Another quote that endorses the message made by Lord Stamp is “that short term pain when embraced in life often leads to long term gains.” Saint Paul of Tarsus sums up the above reality so well in these words; “We will reap what we sow in life whether it be in the spirit of truth or in self-indulgence.” (Galatians Chapter 6, verse 7) Fr Martin Maunsell is a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Sydney Lord Josiah Stamp is remembered as an English industrialist, civil servant and writer. Local girl a poster model Cat of the Week and poster girl Tammy Pussycat is currently available for adoption from the World League where the team describe her as friendly and majestic. “Meet Tammy, an absolute gem of a feline who has overcome adversity and captured the hearts of all who meet her,’’ the team said. “She’s absolutely majestic, with a personality as beautiful as her coat, who is also incredibly friendly and who has endeared herself to everyone.” The team said one of Tammy’s most striking personality traits is her inherent friendliness with other cats. “She possesses an enviable ability to maintain harmonious relationships in a multi-cat household, making her an excellent choice for those who already have feline companions,” the team said. For more information about this vet treated desexed cat who is nearly 4 years old phone 9817 4892. ☐ Tammy Pussycat and the Adoption Day poster. A black and white cat from Gladesville’s World League for Protection of Animals is a poster girl for this year’s upcoming Adoption Day. Jazz afternoon at historic house Tickets have gone on sale for a Twilight Jazz afternoon on Sunday, March 17 from 3pm at Eryldene Historic House and Garden at 17 McIntosh Street in Gordon. “We are a charity and hold events to raise funds for the upkeep and maintenance of this heritage-listed property,” Julie Paine from Eryldene Historic House and Garden said. Tickets can be purchased at https://events.humanitix.com/twilight-jazz-at-eryldene/tickets For more information visit the website. www. eryldene.org.au ☐ Eryldene Historic House Dragon workshops coming this week The workshops feature Dragon-themed stamp carving, cooking, storytelling and amulet card mak- ing to bring good fortune for the year ahead. There will also be tradi- tional Chinese calligraphy classes in Parramatta and Centenary Square where visitors can learn how to write simple characters and visit the flower painting and ink stamping stalls for a creative keepsake to take home. Year of the Dragon celebrations start at 4pm on Saturday, February 10 to start an auspicious year that symbolises prosperity, power and harmony. “The heart of Parramatta will light up with activities and decorations to awaken all your senses so come along to see the bright lanterns, giant interactive dragon installation and the roving dragon and lion dancing in the square,’’ City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber said. Dragon themed creative workshops will be held at PHIVE in Parramatta from Tuesday, February 6 until Thursday February 8 to celebrate Lunar New Year. Joey Chan elected president of Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club “Our club, a beacon of community and friendship for over three decades, holds a special place in my heart,” Joey told The Weekly Times. “I’m committed to preserving our values while introducing new perspectives and initiatives to enrich our community. “My deepest gratitude to past presidents for their hard work and wise leadership, instrumental in nurturing ECSCC’s growth over the years.” For full disclosure, The Weekly Times must say that Joey is one our favourite community contacts - always happy, energetic and selfless and not scared to roll her sleeves up to get the job done. TWT is looking forward to a very productive relationship with Joey during her presidency. “With your support and that of other communities, we aim to build an even more inclusive and vibrant space,” Joey said. Joey (‘Unstoppable’) Chan has made history, becoming the first female president of the Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club (ECSCC) since its establishment in 1991. ☐ New ECSCC president Joey Chan “We’re open to collaboration with other communities, aiming for harmony and vibrancy. For inquiries or ideas. “Exciting times lie ahead, and I’m eager to work together to create a future filled with shared experiences and lasting connections.” She said members of the community with any ideas were welcome to share them via email - eastwoodchineseclub [at] gmail.com Phyllis Edwards turns 107! PHYLLIS EDWARDS has achieved yet another milestone - adding another year to an amazing life that now spans more than 107 years. When we asked Phyllis last year about the keys to her longevity, she told us she has “always been part of a loving family and had many good friends” to keep her interested and also, she likes keeping busy and enjoys he food. Most of the family are well aware of the superfood that has fuelled Phyllis for so long - a banana a day! Unsurprisingly - like most of our readers - Phyllis continues to read The Weekly Times every week, cover to cover. She was thrilled to receive congratulations and 106th birthday wishes from His Majesty King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla last year and then again last month when she turned 107. Phyllis first received royal correspondence from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2017 when she celebrated becoming a centenarian, before a second letter of congratulations came to mark her 105th birthday last year. Born in 1917 at Haberfield, Phyllis has lived in Ryde for 82 years and celebrated her 107th birthday with her extended family on January 2. She remembers horse cabs and Ryde consisting of market gardens and attending the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. Her late husband Roy - who passed away more than 40 years ago - was a builder and their phone number was 25 on the Ryde manual telephone exchange. And she’s survived Spanish flu and two World Wars, so Covid-19 didn’t rate a blip. Phyllis remains an inspiration to all who know her with a great positive attitude to life, not least her two sons and daughter in-laws; seven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. By Anthony Stavrinos ☐ Phyllis Edwards has turned 107

Wednesday 31 January, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) Penelope Anne Becchio from Hornsby has received the OAM for service to the community through a range of community organisations. ☐ Penelope Vecchio OAM HUNTERS HILL’S Lang Walker of Walker Corporation passed away peacefully on Saturday night surrounded by his family aged 78. Lang founded the Walker Corporation with his father sixty years ago specialising in earth moving before diversifying into property development. Recently the Walker Corporation had a major role in the development of the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square and the Rhodes residential development. See report on page 15. * * * CLR BERNARD PURJB’s World Peter Bacha OAM Majida AbboudSaab OAM He has served as President of the Rydalmere Lions Football Club since 2000 and was a founding member of the club in 1980. A former coach and player, he is also a Life Member. His other awards include being named Local Citizen of the Year in the City of Parramatta in 2011; the 2022 Community Service Award from the Rotary Club of Carlingford in 2022 and the Parramatta Community Contribution Award in 2023. He is a Life Member, Granville and Districts Soccer Football Association and holds the 2011 Laurie Ferguson Shield from Granville and Districts Soccer Football Association. Football NSW paid tribute to him on Australia Day. “Peter has been a player, coach, manager, and Club President for the club, such is his passion, dedication, and love for not just his club, but for the sport in general,’’ Football NSW said. “His OAM means the world to him after 44 years at the club where he met his wife Yvonne and seen talented players thrive and soar to the A-League or overseas competitions.” She served as the Executive Producer of the SBS Radio Arabic Language Program from 1996 until 2013 and as Deputy Station Manager at SBS Radio from 1994 until 1996. In 1998 she was appointed Program Manager. A founding member of the Arab Council of Australia, her awards include Multicultural Journalist of the Year, Multicultural and Indigenous Media Awards in 2012; the Premier’s Award for Community Harmony in 2011 and Paters World Broadcasting Award, for Excellence in Television, Radio, Arts and Sciences in 1988. Her other awards include the Federation of Ethnic Communities Council in Australia Award in 2005 and Australia Day Achievement Award from the United Australian Lebanese Movement in 2000. ☐ Majida Abboud-Saab OAM Peter Bacha of West Ryde has received the OAM for service to football and to the community. Majida Abboud-Saab of SBS Radio has received the OAM for service to the Arab community and to the media. Penelope Anne Becchio OAM Widely known for her service to Scouts NSW, she has been State Commissioner, Special Projects, NSW State Headquarters, since 2017 and was Branch Commissioner, Performing Arts, NSW State Headquarters from 2012 to 2017. Her other service includes being Regional Leader, Administration, Sydney North Region from 1999 to 2012; Regional Leader, Activities, Sydney North Region, from 1988 to 1999 and Regional Advisor, Sydney North Region from 1997 to 1998. From 1992 to 1997 she served with the North West Region District Service Auxiliary, Hornsby District and as Reserve Area Leader, North Metropolitan Area, from 1991 to 1992. She was also Venturer Scout Leader, 1st Hornsby Venturer Unit from 1987 to 1991 and Assistant Venturer Leader, 1st Hornsby Venturer Unit from 1982 to 1987. In scouting support roles, she has been the Youth Safe Advocate, NSW State Headquarters, since 2020 and a volunteer helper with the Hornsby Gang Show for more than 20 years. Her service also includes being a Committee Member with NSW Chief Commissioners Council Committee since 2012. Her community service includes being a former Volunteer Branch Secretary, Conference Secretary and State Council Delegate for the Liberal Party of Australia; a Member of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in 2022 and a member of the School Council at St Leo’s Catholic College in Wahroonga from 1980 to1983. ☐ Peter Bacha of West Ryde has received the OAM ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) Andrew Whitton OAM He served as President of Parkinson’s NSW from 2015 to 2017 and was a board member from 2012 to 2018 as well as being a member on the Board of Trustees of The Parkinson’s NSW Trust from 2010 to 2020. A former board member of Parkinson’s Australia, he is highly regarded locally for his service to the community as a grocery deliverer during the Covid-19 pandemic. In sport he was coach and manager of junior and senior rugby teams at St Ives Rugby Club from 1990 to 2007 and manager of the baseball team - the Kissing Point Angels - from 1993 until the early 2000s. His citation notes he has held various positions including School Council President and Treasurer at West Pymble Pre-School from 1987 to1992. Andrew Sidney Whitton of Abbotsford has received an OAM for service to the community through a range of roles. ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) Clover Bradley OAM She has served as Honorary Secretary, North Shore Orchid Society, since 2016 and as a member since 2013 as well as being the President of Berowra Orchid Society since 2022. With Hornsby Connect, she was a Committee Member from 2016 to 2019 and has been a member since 2012. Clover Dawn Bradley of Hornsby has received the OAM for service to the community through a range of organisations. Her awards include Volunteer of the Year, Lawn Bowls Division, NSW, Wheelchair Sports NSW/ ACT in 2001 and 2002; a recipient of a Pride of Workmanship Award from the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills in 1978 as well as an Employee of the Month Award at Canterbury Hospital in 2006. She also holds a James D Richardson Honour Award for Outstanding Contribution and Support, Australian Lions Foundation in 2010. ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) Dr Starlette Isaacs OAM Dr Isaacs served as the owner and general practitioner at the Balmain Family Medical Practice for half a century from 1971 until 2021. She told The Weekly Times she felt ‘’proud, humbled and surprised’’ to receive the OAM for a professional role she loved and the opportunity to treat thousands of patients and often five generations of the same family. “I saw the area change from the old Balmain to the new Balmain and I feel I did have an impact on the lives and health of many local people,’’ she said. Although technology, specialisation and pharmacology advanced significantly during these decades, Dr Isaacs said one of the most important changes was the introduction of bulk billing in the first years of her tenure. “I’ve always believed in bulk billing and I continued bulk billing until the day I left because I felt people deserved to afford medicine,’’ she said. Dr Isaacs was known for her diligence in checking on the health and welfare of her patients and following up their visits. “By persisting, by asking if they were taking their medicines or keeping their (medical test) appointments, we saved lives,’’ she said. “And my patients trusted me because they could see I was treating them with the same care and respect I would treat a member of my own family.’’ The Balmain based doctor from Gladesville told TWT she ‘’fell in love’’ with being a general practitioner and has never regretted not pursuing a specialist medical career. “The greatest gift in my life was general practice and getting involved in peoples’ lives for 50 years,’’ she said. Her retirement was during the height of the COVID pandemic lockdowns in 2021. “I really didn’t like doing remote medicine and this was a hard time,’’ she recalls. For most of her career in Balmain, Dr Issacs was the sole GP. “It meant I couldn’t be sick because I needed to be there every day, but I can honestly say it was a joyful time.’’ Dr Starlette Anne Isaacs from Gladesville has received the OAM for service to medicine and to community health. ☐ Retired Balmain GP Dr Starlette Isaacs from Gladesville CELL Ryde Labor Councillor shares the limelight this week on the TWT Birthday Honours List having missed out on this year’s Australia Day Order of Australia list but in good right royal company with Australia’s very own Queen Mary of Denmark who celebrates on Sunday while our affable Bernard adds a few extra on Thursday week and no doubt will celebrate at Eastwood Chamber of Commerce’s February meeting Monday February 12 at Club Eastwood with shouts by Chamber president and former Ryde Mayor Vic Tagg and Club President Ray Blunt and co. * * * BOB and MAUREEN BURKE clebrate 61 years weddded bliss today while ARIEL BALAGUE music master of North Ryde will be celebrating his birthday with his wife Jenny Lee and Jenny’s sons Samuel and Jeffery on Friday. Wallaby John Bosler hubby of our beloved Tiger lady Gwennie Bosler who is resident in a retirement home at Mona Vale will celebrate with daughters Vicki and Sue on Friday same day as Stefan Sojka faces three score candles plus one on his birthday cake. Regular good guy John Hanson will celebrate in the city of churches on Sunday with his better half Maxine and daughter Melanie while Joseph and Valerie Samuels were wed 71 years ago Saturday and had daughter Jo-Ann, two grandchildren Bradley and Brendan and four four great grandchildren at our last count of Tyson, Iver, Luke and Halle. * * * MORGEN MAREE WEARNE celebrates Tuesday daughter of former blonde bombshell Lynne Wearne and hubby Bruce of Michael’s Hair’M beauty salon at Top Ryde Regional Shopping Centre in the “Good Olde Days” and will party with big brother Lawsen and family and friends. Milton Bartlett also celebrates Tuesday. Former Ryde mayor Artin Etmekdjian turns sixty one next Wednesday day and parties with better half Nora past president of West Ryde Chamber of Commerce who is looking much better after medical treatment and we join in wishing her a speedy and complete recovery. Also Wednesday South Sydney Rabbitohs historical statistician Michael Curin will be celebrating his birthday which the Beatles made famous in their 1967 song “When I’m 64 Four” plus one! Ron and Deidre Thomson celebrate eighteen years next Wednesday and Elinor Higgins celebrates next Friday. Jill Woods a former big shaker and mover in West Ryde and former Senda-Basket fame celebrates Saturday next week. Happy daze all. * * * BUMPER STICKER: I don’t worry about terrorism. I was married for two years. * * * Keep Smiling! -JOHN F BOOTH AM ☐ Birthday boy Michael Curin

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 31 January, 2024 Hunters Hill Guest Column Panel sends Montefiore to Gateway Montefiore is seeking to change its site zoning from low-density two-storey residential to allow proposed buildings up to six-storeys. The requested height (24m) allows, potentially, eight-storeys. The Panel overturned the 5:2 rejection of Mon- tefiore’s Proposal by Hunters Hill Councillors at Extraordinary General Meeting on12 September 2023. The Panel ignored significant, ongoing commu- nity backlash. Council had rejected the Montefiore Planning Proposal for multiple reasons which we believe remain valid (connect.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/montefiore), including: Lack of required strategic and site-specific merit. Failure to comply with relevant Government guidelines, particularly State Environmental Plan- ning Policy (SEPP) (Housing), which wouldn’t allow the building heights sought. Inadequate community consultation. Proposed buildings are too high, too bulky and out of scale with the neighbourhood. Serious impacts on eg. neighbourhood character, integrity, amenity, streetscape, privacy, traffic volumes and parking, stress on existing infrastructure, vulnerable bushland and wildlife plus bushfire and emergency risks. Precedent potential across Hunters Hill for inappropriate Special Purpose Infrastructure zoning in low-density residential zones, contrary to SEPP (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 and Local Environmental Plan (LEP). The Planning Panel Record of Decision (ROD) states “…the proposed instrument should be submitted for a Gateway Determination because the proposal has demonstrated strategic and site-specific merit.” This is at odds with Council’s 12 September detailed conclusions and resolution. Aspects of the Panel’s processes were disappointing. Firstly, the panel had only three members, not the expected seven. The ROD notes that three previously appointed panel members “…undertook individual site in- spections with the proponent and were therefore On 18 December 2023 the NSW Government Sydney North Planning Panel conducted a Rezoning Review which determined that Montefiore Home’s Planning Proposal (to rezone its Hunter’s Hill (HH) site) should be submitted to Department of Planning for ‘Gateway Determination’. To The POINT Bob Hayes of Boronia Park By removed from the panel.” Secondly, no Hunters Hill councillors were al- lowed to attend the Panel hearing; only one council officer provided a briefing. However, seven Department staff and seven proponent (Urbis) representatives attended the briefings. Thirdly, no community representatives were allowed to attend or brief the Panel, despite Guidelines allowing Chairperson discretion to invite community members who had made representations to a council meeting. Fourthly, the ROD states that, as Council has previously refused to progress the proposal, the Planning Panel determined to appoint itself as Planning Proposal Authority, responsible for con- sent and managing the Proposal’s progress. What now? Gateway Determination is Stage 3 of the 6-stage Gateway process (see Guidelines – Making and Amending LEPs). It’s a checkpoint to review strategic and site-specific merit and whether the proposal should proceed to public exhibition. At this stage there is no formal public input. Public exhibition and assessment isn’t until Stage 5, after Gateway Determination and just before finalization! Our Association isn’t anti-development, but expects Montefiore’s Planning Proposal to comply with relevant guidelines, policies and legislation. We believe it does not demonstrate adequate strategic and site-specific merit, nor comply with Hunters Hill’s LEP’s primary stated aim: “To maintain and enhance the character and identity of established neighbourhoods in Hunters Hill”. Bob Hayes, on behalf of Montefiore Redevelopment Community Action Association Inc. LETTERS to the Editor TWT welcomes letters from our readers. You can submit yours at: weeklytimes.com.au/letters Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied for letters sent by mail, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680 A breath of fresh air Dear Editor, In December 2016 my family I were fortunate enough to move and live in Putney. Every day I have considered myself blessed to be living in one of the best places in this country. The village environment, open green spaces, parks and public facilities are great. And so I was puzzled to see the Putney Village signs located on Morrison Road on either side of the shopping precent in such bad shape. Faded and almost entirely covered in green coloured mould, they looked awful. I thought that they would be replaced in no time in 2016. Come 2024, some eight years later and still the signage had not been replaced by council. I raised the matter recently with Ryde Councillor Roy Maggio. For anyone who doesn’t know Roy, he is a breath of fresh air - very approachable and not one to muck about. He was onto my request straight away and upon me sending him a picture of the signs, he passed the details on to council staff and kept me updated on how they were dealing with the issue. Within days, the signs were replaced. I often see Roy out and about in our community in Putney talking to all who care to speak to him. He appears to have the interest of the community front and centre and from my recent experience, he doesn’t just talk but gets things done. Roy Maggio for Mayor! JOE CALABRESE Putney Hospital is my priority Dear Sir, The appointment of a preferred builder for the Ryde Hospital redevelopment is a welcome step in this much-needed project. As the local MP for Ryde, I am enormously proud to be fighting for the $479 million redevelopment of our beloved Ryde Hospital — the place that I and so many in our community were born and continue to receive world-class care. My priority this year is to actively push for an expedited timeline for the redevelopment. I’ve heard loud and clear the wishes of our community to have their hospital redeveloped as soon as possible, and I look forward to working constructively with the Minister, Ministry of Health, residents, and all Ryde Hospital staff on this crucial project. Together, we will secure the healthcare needs of our growing local community, while providing our nurses and doctors with an improved, modern workplace and the very best medical facilities. I hope residents will join me in fighting to bring this community wish to fruition and look forward to sharing more news soon. JORDAN LANE Member for Ryde Hunter’s Hill Citizens of the Year Rob contributed to the Greenhouse Project at Giant Steps special education school in Gladesville and aided its transformation into a successful community garden, market and learning resource for students and teachers. Mayor Zac Miles described him as one of Giant Steps’ passionate volunteers who integrated garden activities into the school curriculum. When he received his award at the Town Hall on Australia Day, he encouraged other citizens to follow in his footsteps. “We would love any volunteers to join us as it’s a wonderful way of bonding with nature,” he said. Heather Armstrong is Hunter’s Hill’s Environmental Citizen of the Year. An active volunteer, Heather leads the Great North Walk Bushcare group. “I am grateful for the huge efforts put in by bushcarers in Hunters Hill who maintain the beautiful bushland in the Municipality,” she said. Hunters Hill Unit of State Emergency Services (SES) is the Community Group of the Year. It is a volunteer group that provides 24-hour support and response to the impact of storms and flooding. In 2023, it worked over 150 days on deployment supporting flood affected communities and attending over 230 incidents. Group Officer, Louise Demarco received the award on behalf of the Unit. “Our members invest their time in training and preparation to respond to our communities needs and we couldn’t be more proud to volunteer,” she said. Hunters Hill Spring Garden Competition and Open Garden Day is the Community Event of the Year. The Competition celebrates Hunter’s Hill’s Rob Fraser is Hunter’s Hill’s Citizen of the Year. ☐ Mayor Zac Miles shows off his cricket skills during the Australia Day Ceremony at the Town Hall. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (Lindsay Mar) ☐ Hunter’s Hill’s new citizens took the Oath of Allegiance at an Australia Day ceremony hosted by Mayor Zac Miles at the Town Hall and attended by councillors and the community HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles Our local legends Rob Fraser, Citizen of the Year Heather Armstrong, Environmental Citizen of the Year, the Hunters Hill Unit of SES, Community Group of the Year, the Hunters Hill Spring Garden and Open Garden Day, Community Event of the Year. It was also a pleasure to preside over the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and to receive pledges from members of our community in their final step to becoming Australian Citizens. Increase amenity before increasing density Before Christmas, the NSW Government announced their proposal to increase housing density across the state by allowing dual occupancy on all low-density residential zoned land. Manor houses, terraces and multi dwelling houses with a building height of up to 9.5m may also be permissible in some low-density residential zoned areas within ‘town centre precincts’ under the new proposal, along with residential flat buildings and shop top housing up to 21m within some medium density residential zone areas. The NSW Government have indicated they will introduce a State Environmental Planning Policy to apply the new rules this year, which will override our councils Local Environment Plan. This will allow applicants to bypass the planning rules that councils have meticulously prepared to reflect their community’s vision, and to protect the amenity and character of their neighbourhoods. Congratulations to the recipients of our Australia Day Awards for their outstanding achievements throughout the year. It was wonderful to see the contributions of so many worthwhile local candidates acknowledged and celebrated; including: Unduly increasing density will have an impact on our local road network, reduce tree canopy and put pressure on our services, schools and community facilities. It’s true, we need more housing in NSW, but it needs to be done in a thought-out process. The first step needs to be assessing and identifying the impact on these services and how this will be alleviated with any increase in density. Council’s strategic planning methods have always ensured that our community grows at a capacity that matches the infrastructure and services in our area. This is the perfect opportunity for the State Government to create a plan that will first increase the amenity of the area rather than put pressure on our limited resources. Hunters Hill needs transport upgrades and better connectivity - this would be the best place to start before a proposal to increase density is considered. The NSW Government is asking for feedback on their proposal and I encourage you all to have your say about how this will impact our community before it closes on Friday 23 February – visit huntershill.nsw. gov.au/nswplanningreforms for more information. Clr Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles standing as Australia’s oldest garden suburb and raises funds for the maintenance of the Historic Hillman Orchard and adjoining Vienna Cottage. The President of the Rotary Club of Hunters Hill, Charles Amos said it was a privilege to be part of this Community Event of the Year.

SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY 4PM – 9PM | EASTWOOD OVAL Year of the ryde.events/LNY • AMUSEMENT RIDES • DRAGON AND LION DANCE • • MARKET STALLS • FOOD TRUCKS • 9PM FIREWORKS • PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS BUSINESS PARTNERS DIAMOND SPONSOR Wednesday 31 January, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 Clarification The site is managed by the The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, which also manages Woolwich Dock. Anyone with information on the vandalism should contact the Trust, Hunters Hill Council or Gladesville Police. Our recent report on the tree vandalism in the Goat Paddock in Woolwich identified the site as being owned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. NSW Government progresses to next stage of Ryde Hospital redevelopment “I am really pleased the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment is moving ahead and will transform healthcare for the local community, providing the growing community the latest facilities and models of care,” NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park said. “This project will expand capacity at the hospital, delivering more adult overnight beds, plus it’ll feature a brand-new ED, ICU, operating theatres, a custom-built ambulatory care centre and a paediatric short stay unit.” “This is a major redevelopment which will provide new and enhanced services within a modern, contemporary facility to ensure patients continue to receive the best possible care.” The NSW Government said the investment would deliver a worldclass health facility to meet the future health needs of the growing community. NSW Health will ensure staff, patients and the community continue to be informed as works progress. Ryde MP Jordan Lane said the project was an important one for the local community and he would continue to advocate for the Ryde community to ensure the hospital redevelopment plans remained on track. “The appointment of a preferred builder is an important next step in the $479m Ryde Hospital development,” Mr Lane told The Weekly Times. “Our community need this project, and my top priority this year will be fighting to have it built as quickly as possible.” Mr Lane, who was born at the existing Ryde Hospital, said the Ryde community was cognisant of how hard local doctors and nurses worked and they deserved to have workplace facilities that were world-class. AW Edwards has been appointed the building contractor for the project with construction expected to start in mid-2024, including demolition of old buildings, construction of new hospital buildings and refurbishment of existing hospital spaces. The NSW Government will work closely with the contractor to minimise construction impacts and ensure the hospital remains open throughout the redevelopment. To learn more about the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment visit: www.rydehospitalredevelopment. health.nsw.gov.au RYDE AND surrounding communities are a step closer to accessing an enhanced range of health services with the building contractor for the $479 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment appointed. Thanks a lot Telstra: our phone line’s down We’re experiencing an outage with our main telephone line - 9807 6666 - while we make changes to our office arrangements. While we’re waiting for Telstra to fix this, you can call us on 0493 741 755 or email: office[at]weeklytimes.com.au - Apologies for the inconvenience. New sensors end long waits The installation responds to long delays and queues at the intersection caused by the failure of cars to set off the former traffic sensors when stopped behind the Keep Clear zone marked on the road. The Council resolved the problem when it lobbied Transport for NSW to install additional traffic light sensors behind this zone. “This means the sensors can now detect vehicles queued behind both the traffic light and the Keep Clear zone to maximise the traffic flow of vehicles and minimise congestion,’’ a Council spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the new sensors will make the intersection safer for drivers, pedestrians and other road users as well as aligning with Councils commitment to managing and developing a safe and well-connected local transport system. New traffic signal sensors have been installed at the traffic lights on the Church Street overpass at the Durham Street intersection in Hunters Hill. ☐ The Church Street intersection in Hunters Hill. UNICEF appeals for donations UNICEF said thousands of children have been killed or injured in Gaza and almost every child has been exposed to trauma marked by widespread destruction, relentless attacks, displacement and severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. It stressed that large parts of Gaza’s infrastructure, including critical water and sanitation systems, have been reduced to rubble and more than 1.9 million people have been displaced, around half of them children. “The ongoing surge of conflict-related violence continues to take a horrendous toll on the lives of children in Gaza,’’ UNICEF spokesman James Elder said. “And although access is difficult and limited, our teams won’t give up trying to get critical supplies to these children.” Mr Elder said online donations will fund medical supplies, ready-to-eat food, tents, blankets, hygiene kits, bottled water and fuel for the operation of medical units. To donate visit the website: https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/children-gaza-crisis-appeal The United Nations’ children’s fund UNICEF is urging Australians to donate money to help deliver urgently needed food and medical aid to the children of Gaza. ☐ Babies in a makeshift hospital ward in Gaza. UNICEF photo. Tributes to JB Hopefully we’ll be able to bring this to readers in coming weeks. UNFORTUNATELY DUE to space limitations, our planned coverage of tributes from a special ‘bon voyage’ morning tea hosted by Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM, has again been delayed.

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 31 January, 2024 AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS Neil Bibby AFSM AM Professor Michael Eyles AM Lenore Robertson AM He has held several high ranked emergency services leadership roles that include Chair/Founding Director of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre from 2007 to 2009 and Managing Director of VectorCommand Training from 2012 to 2015. He also served as Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation from 2011 to 2019 and as a board member from 2002 to 2019 as well as being Chair of the Scholarship Committee from 1997 to 2002 as well as being a Life Member. At the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council he served as an Executive Council member from 2002 to 2009 and as Chair of its Safety Strategy Group from 1999 to 2002 as well as Chair of its Fire Prevention Council from 1993 to 1996. With the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board he served as Director, Community Safety from 1999 At the University of Sydney he has been an Emeritus Professor since 2021 as well as Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Science from 2020 to 2021. He has also served as Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy Integration) from 2018 to 2019; Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) from 2016 to 2018; Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Engineering and IT from 2014 to 2016 and Director, Research and Innovation in 2013. He was the Chief Executive at Food Science Australia from 1997 to 2003. At the CSIRO he served as Executive Manager, Simplification Initiative from 2009 to 2015 and as Executive Director, Leadership and Organisation Development from 2006 to 2009. He further served as Chair, She has been the Chair of the Robertson Family Foundation since 2012 and is Director since 2006. At the Foundation her service has included being a Partner/Supporter, Social Ventures Australia; Dementia Australia; the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and The Social Outfit and Human Rights Watch. Since 2022 she has been a Mentor with the Citylink Mentor Program. In the performing arts, he contribution includes being Board Member and Chair of the Griffin Capital Appeal, Griffin Theatre Company since 2016. She was also a Neil Graeme Bibby AFSM of Lane Cove has received the AM for significant service to the community through emergency service organisations. Emeritus Professor Michael John Eyles of Beecroft has received the AM for significant service to tertiary education and to science. Lenore Elizabeth Robertson of Longueville has received the AM for significant service to the community and to the arts. Professor Christopher Maher AM He is locally known for his work as a Physiotherapist at the Family and Sports Medicine Centre in Gladesville from 1982 to 1994 as well as his work as a Physiotherapist at the Repatriation General Hospital in Concord from 1987 to1989. At the University of Sydney he serves as Co-Director, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health and he was the Founding Director of the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District in 2017. He has been a Professor at the Sydney School of Public Health since 2017. His other academic service includes being a Professor of Physiotherapy, Sydney Medical School since 2008; Professor Christopher Gerard Maher of Epping has received the AM for significant service to physiotherapy as a researcher, clinician and mentor, particularly in the field of pain management. MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA ☐ Lenore Robertson AM ☐ Neil Bibby AFSM AM OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AO) David Hynes AM He has been the Chairman of Baseball Australia since 2012 and a Director since 2007. But one of his major contributions to sports administration was his service as a Director of the Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club from 1999 to 2004 and as a Director of the Wests Tigers during 2000 when Balmain had merged with Western Suburbs. “That was a challenging time, a possible merger had been on with Parramatta and it took quite a while for people to endorse the concept of the Wests Tigers,’’ he said. “Fortunately a lot of good people were involved and Wests Ashfield Leagues Club were fair and reasonable throughout the whole process.’’ The Tigers went on to overcome question marks about the future viability of the joint venture in 2005 when the club won the grand final. “I’ll never forget that grand final night when they closed Victoria Road in Rozelle to celebrate,’’ he said. Although the grand final win brings back great memories, Mr Hynes said his fondest memory is from Leichhardt Oval at the end of the 1998 season when Balmain Tigers legend Paul Sironen played his farewell game. “One hundred percent my strongest memory was that game, it was pouring with rain, I slipped over and got soaked through but I was there to farewell a club legend,’’ he said. Mr Hynes said he was privileged to get to know Meriton property developer Harry Triguboff who is a staunch Balmain supporter. “Harry used to tell the players he’d give them one thousand dollars each if they won the game,’’ he recalls. The former Director told TWT he is an avid reader of the One Eyed Tiger column in each weekly edition of our newspaper. “What you are doing at The Weekly Times is amazing and I’m a huge fan of your newspaper,’’ he said. David William Hynes from Hunters Hill (left) has received the AM for significant service to sports administration and to baseball. The late Emeritus Professor Robin William King of North Epping has received the AO for distinguished service to engineering, to tertiary education and to professional organisations through executive roles. The late Professor King was Executive Officer of the Australian Council of Engineering Deans from 2008 to 2013 and served in senior roles at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering’s NSW Division. At the University of Sydney he served as Associate Dean (Undergraduate), Faculty of Engineering from 1995 to 1996; Associate Professor and Head, Department of Electrical Engineering from 1992 to 1994 as was Leader of the Speech Technology Research Group from 1989 to 1996. He was Director of the International Centre of Excellence for Water Resources Management from 2008 to 2017. ☐ Professor Robin King. ☐ Stephen Callister AM Stephen Callister AM Adjunct Associate Professor Stephen William Callister of Greenwich received the AM for significant service to the community, particularly men’s health. He has served as the National Chair of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia since 2018 and as National Deputy Chair from 2015 to 2018. At the Foundation he has also served as Chair of Marketing and Fundraising Committee, in 2009 as a member, National Support and Advocacy Committee. His other service includes being a current member of the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre NSW, Garvin Centre and as Convenor of St Vincent’s Prostate Cancer Support Group in 2005. MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Board Member, Milk Crate Theatre from 2013 to 2022; a Director of the Nautanki Theatre Company from 2013 to 2016 and the Artistic Director of the Epicentre Theatre Company from 2007 to 2013. Professor Robin King AO an Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences from 2003 to 2007; a Senior Lecturer with the School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences from 1998 to 2002 and as a Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences from 1990 to1997. His many awards include the Giles Medal for Excellence in Healthcare Research, Australian Chiropractic Association for 2019 and Sydney Research Supervisor of the Year award in the same year. ☐ Professor Christopher Maher. to 2002; as Assistant Fire Chief from 1999 to 2002 and as Director, Fire and Hazard Safety, from 1990 to 1999. He holds the Australian Fire Service Medal (1993) and the National Medal, 1st Clasp, 2000 and 1988. ☐ Professor Michael Eyles AM Agribusiness and Health and on the Group Executive. His awards include the CSIRO Partnership Excellence Award for 2005; the Centenary Medal, Contributions to Food Science and Technology for 2003 and the Award of Merit, Australian Institute of Food and Science Technology in 2003.

Wednesday 31 January, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 /CityofRyde www.ryde.nsw.gov.au Customer Service Centre 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected] Your City News CITIZENS HONOURED City of Ryde celebrated some very special people on Australia Day eve with our annual Citizen of the Year Awards, which were announced during a ceremony at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club. Scouting legend Lyn Mann was named Citizen of the Year after four decades of leadership and guidance, especially for the young people who have passed through the 1st East Ryde Scout Group. This is one of the largest and most successful Scout groups in NSW in no small part thanks to Lyn’s continued involvement. Our Young Citizen of the Year Areg Grigorian has been active in the City of Ryde community since the tender age of eight, when he inspired Council’s Walk, Ride, Share campaign and he has continued his fine community work through involvements with the SES and St John’s Ambulance Juniors. I heartily congratulate both Lyn and Areg on the well-deserved honour. NEW ARRIVALS I preside over Citizenship Ceremonies for the City of Ryde throughout the year but the ceremonies we hold on and around Australia Day always have extra significance. So, it was honour to welcome new citizens to the City at both the Citizen of the Year Awards ceremony and the next morning, on Australia Day itself. Sincerely, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM Mayor Email: [email protected] Phone (via Customer Service): 9952 8222 As a migrant myself, it gives me great joy and pride to welcome our new community members, knowing that they could not have chosen a better place to live, to work, to play, and to raise their families. Council reaffirmed its commitment to holding Citizenship Ceremonies on Australia Day during the Extraordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 23 January. BUILDING DEFECTS Like everyone else, I was shocked by the recent sensational media reports of building defects in the apartment complex at 23 Halifax Street, Lachlan’s Line. The defects, which are subject to a rectification order by Building Commission NSW issued to the developer, do not pose a risk to residents, but the media reports may have nevertheless caused unnecessary stress. Following my Mayoral Minute at the Extraordinary Council Meeting on 23 January, Council will provide impacted residents with helpful information in the form of notices and a staff contact for any queries. I will also be writing to the State Government asking that it put in place legislation for stronger building reform. City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands, 2024 Citizen of the Year Lyn Mann, 2024 Young Citizen of the Year Areg Grigorian and City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM 10.00am - 2.00pm 44 Forster Street, West Ryde 8.00am - 3.00pm 27 Zanco Road, Marsfield SUN 4 FEB SAT 3 FEB List your garage sale for free at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales LIBRARIES Determined between 18 and 24 January MOD2023/0213 63 West Pde WEST RYDE LDA2023/0154 13 Pidding Rd RYDE MOD2023/0204 1 Regent St PUTNEY Received between 18 and 24 January MOD2024/0012 14 Cottonwood Cr MACQUARIE PARK LDA2024/0010 20 Magdala Rd NORTH RYDE LDA2024/0011 174 Morrison Rd PUTNEY LDA2024/0015 6 Shackel Ave GLADESVILLE MOD2024/0011 54 Westminster Rd GLADESVILLE LDA2024/0007 151C Balaclava Rd MARSFIELD LDA2024/0008 122 Herring Rd MACQUARIE PARK LDA2024/0009 11 Anthony Rd WEST RYDE LDA2024/0012 32 Clanwilliam St EASTWOOD LDA2024/0013 25 Glenayr Ave WEST RYDE LDA2024/0014 38 Perkins St DENISTONE WEST MOD2024/0007 122 Herring Rd MACQUARIE PARK MOD2024/0010 100-108 Talavera Rd MACQUARIE PARK DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED GARAGE SALES For full details of the development applications received and determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices LIBRARY NEWS HAVE YOUR SAY OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that affect the community. • Macquarie Park Innovation District Rezoning (Closing 8 February 2024) • West Ryde – Meadowbank Renewal Strategy (Closing 18 February 2024) • Social Plan 2025-2030 and Creativity Strategy 2025-2030 (Closing 25 February 2024) • Dog Off-Leash Trials 2023 (Closing 20 March 2024) Want to find out more? To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ haveyoursay or call Customer Service on 9952 8222. AUTHOR’S PLATFORM: IN CONVERSATION WITH JACK BEAUMONT Join us at Ryde Library next week when Jack Beaumont, a former operative from France’s foreign intelligence service DGSE, is in conversation with Dr Jessica Kirkness about his latest book Dark Arena. This high-stakes thriller, which could be ripped from today’s headlines, is the second instalment of The Frenchman series. When: Thursday 8 February Time: 6.45 – 8.30pm Where: Ryde Library For more information and to book, visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/authorsplatform

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 31 January, 2024 SUDOKU Trivia Quiz Test your knowledge Puzzle Page Garnet 1. Queensland 2. Rio de Janeiro 3. Bamboo 4. Euro 5. Goat 6. The Beatles 7. Tightrope 8. iPhone 9. Link 10. by Mitchell Burrett ANSWER SUDOKU B ANSWER SUDOKU A Trading Hours: Monday to Saturday: 11am - 2am Sunday: 11am - Midnight 75 ROWE STREET, EASTWOOD (02) 8026 0350 THE WEEKLY TIMES Need Answers? Visit: https://gameofbrains.com.au/answers A. B. TRIVIA W O RKS TEAM NAME: The Link Can you find the connections between each of these sets of seemingly unrelated clues? 1. Boot Ball Bow-Tie Bell 2. Omelete Fritata Diarhoea Mising 3. 4. Port Waves Craft Brush 5. New York City, New York Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Washington D.C. Meacham, Oregon (2 July, 1923) 6. Asgard Shambhala Xanadu Brigadoon 7. UPC Code HIV Virus ATM Machine PIN Number 8. Sir Percy Blakeney Paul Metcalfe Wanda Maximoff Nathaniel Hawthorne 9. Eye Pop Deed Level 10. Luna 2 Pioneer 4 Hiten Chang’e 1 11. Docklands Colonial Telstra Etihad 12. Granville Train Disaster Moroccan Valley St. Elisabeth of Thuringia Lancaster v. York 13. Bananas Foster Crepes Suzette Baked Alaska Cherries Jubilee 14. Quiz Grill Interrogate Probe 15. 16. Darkness Visible The Dementors A Bell Jar A Black Dog 17. 55, Rue du Faubourg 10, Bankova Carrera 8° N°. 7-26 1600 Pennsylvania 18. Bermuda Lanzarote Saint Helena Ascension 19. Mary Poppins’ Carpet Bag Oscar’s Trash Can Snoopy’s Kennel The Doctor’s TARDIS 20. Dr. Jenkins Dr. Howser Dr. Horrible Dr. Blowhole 1. What is the birthstone for those born in January? 2. The Whitsunday Islands are located off the coast of which Australian State? 3. The name of which city is translated as “River of January”? 4. What is the tallest type of grass? 5. Banknotes and coins of which currency entered circulation on January 1, 2002? 6. Cashmere is the wool from which kind of animal? 7. Which famous British band performed for the last time on a London rooftop on January 30, 1969? 8. What does a funambulist walk on? 9. January 2007 saw Apple unveil which now-iconic device for the first time? 10. What is the name of the main protagonist in the “Legend of Zelda” video game franchise? Trivia Quiz EVERY WEDNESDAY 7PM

Wednesday 31 January, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9 AT NORTH RYDE RSL ( 0 2 ) 9 8 8 8 7 5 8 8 I C N R P I T T W A T E R A N D M A G D A L A R O A D S N O R T H R Y D E WEEKLY NIGHT SPECIALS Available for Dinner | Monday – Thursday MONDAY: “FISH AND CHIPS NIGHT” WEDNESDAY: “PASTA NIGHT” TUESDAY: “SCHNITTY NIGHT” THURSDAY: “BURGER NIGHT” $15 M P food&Dining THE WEEKLY TIMES ANSWER: They are all part of North Ryde RSL’s new menu lineup, carefully assembled and overseen by a brand new team in the club’s kitchen! In a culinary coup for North Ryde RSL, the club recently welcomed new Executive Chef, Kiran Arora, a seasoned maestro with more than a decade of expertise at some of Sydney’s leading clubs. Known for his versatility, Kiran Arora has traversed a culinary world tour, mastering various styles including Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Mediterranean, Thai, Turkish, and Moroccan cuisines. The unveiling of his new menu for Riverviews Bar & Dining has so far been a great success with dishes such as Humpty Doo Barramundi, Korean style fried chicken and zucchini and eggplant fingers getting great feedback. Riverviews Bar & Dining is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. For bookings and to see the full menu, visit: www.northrydersl.com.au WEDNESDAY FOOD QUIZ QUESTION: What do all three images - pictured above and below - have in common? Wings at Eastwood to close next month The bistro, located inside Eastwood Rugby Club, served both Australian and Chinese Cuisine for almost a decade. “With rising costs and other considerations we are sad to announce that we will officially be closing our doors after 9 years on February 25th,” Wings at Eastwood said in a statement. “We will be open as usual until then so please drop by for a last meal with us if you have time to do so. “It has been a wonderful journey and we look forward to seeing what the future holds.” One of our Wings’ most popular dishes was its ‘Sweet & Sour Snapper’ (pictured) which it described as being “crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside”. Seriously though, you don’t need a description to salivate over this dish - you just need the photo! Why not pop in before D-Day and celebrate an eatery that has provided the occasional meeting place and celebration for many of us. For reservations and group bookings, you can still call 9868 5212 One of the local area’s dining institutions, Wings at Eastwood, has announced it will be shutting shop late next month. City of Ryde honours 2024 Citizen and Young Citizen of the year Scouting legend Lyn Mann was named Citizen of the Year for her more than 30 years of service to the Ryde community, while Young Citizen of the Year Areg Grigorian was recognised for his ongoing commitment to volunteer work that began when he was just eight years old. City of Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM congratulated all 10 nominees in the Citizen of the Year category and the five nominees for Young Citizen of the Year. “We once again had some outstanding nominees in both the Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year categories, and I want to thank them all for their service to our community,” he said. “They have all worked so hard – taking time out from families and friends – to make our City a better place and these awards give them much deserved recognition.” Citizen of the Year – Lyn Mann With more than 30 years of service to scouting in the City of Ryde, Lyn Mann has made a wonderful, positive impact on the lives of many young people in our area. Lyn began her scouting journey as the Joey Scout Leader at 1st East Ryde Scout Group, providing training in citizenship for young children. She was soon assisting new Joey Scout units in the district, encouraging and mentoring other adults to become leaders. Upon invitation, Lyn joined the Scouts NSW Training Team and prepared and delivered many weekend workshops for new leaders, who were able to gain nationally accredited certificates in management and leadership from the Scouts Australia Institute of Training. Lyn eventually became the Sydney North Region, then NSW State Commissioner for Joey Scouts, providing support and training activities for Joey Scouts and leaders over a wide area. A few years ago, Lyn returned to the role of Joey Scout Leader at East Ryde and she continues to provide vital training and activities young boys and girls in our local area. Her contribution to the adult leader team is invaluable and, with over 150 members, 1st East Ryde Scout Group is now one of the largest and most successful scout groups in NSW. Lyn continues to mentor new leaders in other scout groups around Ryde, assisting them to implement the program and develop their own leadership skills. Young Citizen of the Year – Areg Grigorian Areg Grigorian was only eight years old when he decided he wanted to drive some positive change in the City of Ryde. After witnessing his younger brother being injured in a bicycle accident at Yamble Reserve, Areg wrote to Council asking for changes in how bike pathways were shared with pedestrians. Following several follow up phone calls the Walk, Ride, Share campaign was launched, creating a safer environment for residents and visitors to Ryde. Areg’s commitment to his community didn’t stop there. In 2018, he ran the ‘Kids Bringing a Smile in a Bag’ Christmas appeal within the North Ryde community and as a volunteer First Aider at community sporting events, Areg has treated several injured athletes providing comfort, treatment and relief as needed. Areg’s ongoing commitment and services in the State Emergency Service, which he joined at 16, help the community and residents in times of distress. In his final year of a Bachelor of Paramedicine degree at Charles Sturt University, he is now looking at making a career out of helping other people. THE CITY of Ryde honoured its 2024 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year at a special ceremony held at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues club on 25 January. ☐ State Ryde MP Jordan Lane, federal Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale, Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yede- lian OAM, City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands and Ryde Councillors Daniel Han, Bernard Purcell, Trenton Brown, Justin Li and Roy Maggio on stage in Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club’s audito- rium last Thursday night with Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year candidates and winners and some of Ryde’s new citizens. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) ☐ Pictured, l to r, City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands; Citizen of the Year, Lyn Mann; and Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM. TWT Onthe-Spot PHOTO (Lindsay Mar)

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CEMENT RENDERING J PRESTIGE RENDERING 0410 746 378 Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q CLEANING – HIGH PRESSURE NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN 9888 5406 0414 765 181 Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer. No job too small. CLOTHESLINES DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691 Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on new or repairs. Full range of folding lines. Call Richard 0407 585 691. CONCRETING AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE Charlie 0413 777 239 Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Over 34 Years Experience. Lic. 129968c CONCRETING (CONTINUED) TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791 Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402 Garden sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc Lic 11427c CONCRETE CUTTING MASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758 Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. COMPUTERS GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS 1300 929 414 0401 339 402 IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. All work guaranteed. www.g1computers.com.au DAMP PROOFING ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA 1300 301 210 0412 229 955 • Rising damp & Condensation proofing • Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems • Contact for free quote. • 20 years local experience. www.antidamp.com.au DENTIST PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 9809 7110 • Over 25 years’ experience in Putney • Renowned for gentleness and care • Exceptional quality at affordable price • Prompt appointments. 6 days • Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard • Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au DENTAL GARDEN, HUNTERS HILL 107 Pittwater Road 9363 9190 Gentle calming relaxed environment. Emergency 24/7 answered by Dentist. Family, cosmetic & pain relief dentistry. Initial bonus gift when quoting TWT. www.dentalgarden.com.au ELECTRICIANS EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES Gerard 0408 447 882 All major and minor electrical jobs including switchboard upgrades. Seniors discount and Pensioners 20% Lic 82184c To advertise Phone: 0493 741 755 (temporary)

Wednesday 31 January, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 EXCAVATIONS FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & MINI EXCAVATIONS Glen 0418 268 040 Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen FENCING LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes SMITH FENCING 0400 598 403 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com ANDREW SPIES FENCING 0410 534 692 Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com AXFIX FENCING 0498 058 885 Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool council requirements. Call Andrew. ACTIVE FENCING Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Quality timber boundary fencing & gates supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Lic R89295 FLORIST BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST 9874 1577 Orders taken. Flowers and gifts for all occasions. Delivery in and around Denistone and nationwide. eastwoodflowerdelivery.com.au FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE 0417 457 897 Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 40 years experience. GARAGE DOORS RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote. Phone Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 ELECTRICIANS (CONTINUED) GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES 9807 1957 0419 200 011 All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543 Local Electrician. No job too small. Over 30 yrs experience. Lic 80753C LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN Blake 0488 843 495 + Small family-owned business + Lights, power points, NBN help, repairs + Small jobs welcome + Seniors discount 100% satisfaction guaranteed Lic 288540c RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN 20+YRS EXP Ian 0412 988 012 ✓ Same Day Service ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) ✓ Pensioner Discounts ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville ✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C RYDE PROVEN ELECTRICAL 1300 776 247 Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship •Family Owned & Operated •Fast Local Service •All Electrical. Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans www.prove nair.com.au 354131C LOCAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES James 02 8036 2372 Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician • Electrical Repairs • Smoke Alarms • Switchboards upgrades • PowerPoints • Lighting installation • Home Safety Checks • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C LEVEL 2 ELECTRICIAN RYDE AREA Ryan 0414 602 995 • All Electrical, Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans • Hot Water & Alarm Systems • Switchboard Upgrades • Private Pole Installations & Replacements Lic. 400997C L2 Lic. 00404781 EMS Lic. 000251985 LOCAL 24/7 SAME DAY SERVICE Charles 0480 087 099 EMERGENCY WITHIN ONE HOUR! MENTION THIS AD FOR $50 OFF! Licensed Electrician and Level 2 ASP 5226 All electrical works and repairs. Fuse box, smoke alarms, powerpoints, lights/sensors, stoves, fans, hot water, rewires and more. Level 2 ASP – Poles, metering, solar, defect notice, upgrades & more. Over 20 years experience. No job too big or small. Trustworthy, Friendly & honest service. Insured. Competitive price. Pensioner 20% discount. All work Guaranteed! Lic 285316c DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES Andrew/Electrical 0417 909 407 Alice/Admin 0423 545 910 All electrical work, power, lights, inter- net, housewiring, telephone, IXL ceiling fans, switchboard upgrades, cctv. .Lic 201164c,278587c GARDENING ABLOOM ACE GARDENING 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance, Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad GECKO PLANTSCAPE Robbie 0412 131 362 Irrigation solutions for your garden during water restrictions. Horticultural advice, garden maintenance and green walls. Qualified Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 0412 131 362 NORTH RYDE GARDENING 0414 765 181 9888 5406 Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan. A & A ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack GARDENING & TREE SERVICES 0412 594 911 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 GAS SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C GLASS GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE 9817 3416 9816 3055 Glass repairs, shower screens, mirrors. All glass requirements. [email protected] 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS 9477 5943 We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING (CONTINUED) GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning • Discounted prices & free quotes • Over 40 years in the industry • Fully licenced and insured • Comprehensive warranties HAIRDRESSER WANT A GREAT HAIRCUT? 9888 5257 Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East. HANDYMAN S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Sam 0414 413 326 Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Ph. Sam NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c AAA ALL AREAS HANDYMAN Charlie 0413 777 239 Small jobs welcome. General repairs. Concreting, Brickwork, Cement Rendering, Gyprock repairs, Painting, Carpentry. Electrical & Plumbing. Over 34 years experience Lic. 129968c HANDYMAN 0419 447 126 Clients that have remained clients for over 20 years. Hands on experience in all trades. Stormwater issues a speciality. HOT WATER SERVICES A HOT WATER SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. All workguaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/ Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c To advertise Phone: 0493 741 755 (temporary)

12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 31 January, 2024 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 LAWN MOWING DAD MOWS BEST 0447 497 032 Offering a wide range of services to keep your garden looking its best. * Lawn mowing, hedging & pruning, weed control & garden care. * Services also include gutters and high-pressure cleaning & rubbish removal. PAINTERS & DECORATORS RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES 0412 944 025 Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c MICHAEL THE PAINTER Michael 0412 444 838 • Professional and reliable • All types of painting • All areas • Reasonable rates • Best quality • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc Call Michael. Lic 320177c ASPECT PAINTING & DECORATING 0401 951 257 All types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. Lic 149577c EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162 * Master Painters Association member. * Dulux accredited. Interior/exterior. * Specialised in repairing & repainting. *Pensioner discount. Quality guaranteed. www.edgepainting.net Lic. 267578cMPA280514 HONEST PAINTING 0452 639 991 Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991. Lic 312751 PERFECTION PAINTERS Joseph 0451 123 231 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free & Quote Insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au Lic. 269706C STEVE’S PAINTING SERVICE 0401 018 561 Over 16 years experience. Repair specialist. Dulux paint, interior/exterior. 5-year job guarantee. Free quote. Pensioner discount. MR KOREA PAINTING Joon 0404 607 622 * All types of painting * All areas * High quality * Perfect outcome * Honest * Interior & exterior * Free Quotes [email protected] Lic.373304 A-TEAM RENOVATIONS PAINTER Jim 0411 696 165 Offering specials for units and houses. Satisfaction guaranteed providing Exterior/Interior work. 30 years experience. [email protected] Lic152633cc PETER PAINTING 0423 808 115 8819 2795 30 years experience. Work guaranteed. Pensioner Discount. Free quotes. Lic 157468c PEST CONTROL ACCESS PEST CONTROL 0423 017 515 All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Lic # 5092837 FORENSIC PEST CONTROL 1300 360 457 Your Local Family Business Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252 PLASTERING GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Call Demitri Lic 288665c PLUMBERS BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST 9638 1398 0419 409 130 All general plumbing including gas. (24hr Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome. COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE 0414 808 809 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792 POOLE & CO PLUMBING 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985 PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 • Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting • Seniors Discounts www.pureplumbingpros.com.au GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES 9817 4777 0413 402 599 For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C FIX THAT PLUMBING Gavin 0431 126 808 Local Plumber based in Denistone Lic 299998c RYDE CITY HOT WATER & PLUMBING Alfred 0418 976 679 LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. • Hot Water Repairs & Replacements • Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000 We repair, supply & install direct to you. TAPS, TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters and more. NO CALL OUT FEE 0414 333461 Lic 40572c PLUMBERS (CONTINUED) YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer. Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/ Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c HOT WATER SERVICES (CONTINUED) RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot water heaters. Lic No L985 KITCHENS FULL KITCHEN PACKAGE $4999 0413 395 444 Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, Gladesville [email protected] [email protected] www.arycokitchen.com.au KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Shelf to drawer conversions. No job to small. Free quotes 7 days [email protected] Lic no 139738C LANDSCAPING A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Weed, prune, trim, landscape, dig & pave. Retaining walls & rubbish removal. Fully insured. Pensioners discount. RICK’S LANDSCAPING 0414 355 740 Yard clean, lawn & turf, weed & dig, tree lop/prune. Concrete jobs, paving, retaining walls. Reasonable prices. Free quotes. LANDSCAPING 0419 447 126 Hands on experience in all trades. Gardens, Lawns & Paving. Brick/blockwork & Concreting. Retaining walls, gates & fencing. Pool areas, decks & pergolas. LAUNDRY/BATHROOM NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 Full premium renovation service - waterproof, tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.nicholascarpentry.com.au NSW Building Lic No 108119c LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply) To advertise Phone: 0493 741 755 (temporary) CMF PLUMBING 0411 232 629 9808 4220 • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV • No job too small Lic 117469c LOCAL PLUMBER 0488 801 042 • Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes • 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers • On-time & Reliable • Plumbers you can trust • All works guaranteed • $0 CALL out • You approve the price before we start! $50 OFF when you mention this AD NEED A LOCAL PLUMBER FAST? 9191 7353 Do you have no hot water? Is your drain blocked? Are your taps and toilets leaking? Do you want an extra gas point? For fast friendly service with a smile Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed PLUMBERS RYDE SEWERFIX 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Sewer & Stormwater Specialist * Blockages Cleared * CCTV & Pipe Location * Repairs & Replacement * Free Quotes Over 50 years experience Lic. L985 SCOTT & SONS 9482 9199 We Do The Dirty Work For You! * 24/7 Emergency Service * Leaks and Burst Pipes * Blocked Drains/Relining * Hot Water Heaters Installations, * Guttering * Domestic, Commercial - Industrial [email protected] Lic 141840c

Wednesday 31 January, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13 Denistone Women Thu Jan 25 Social S Lee P McClean L Dolbel T Little d M Armstrong M Segula S Choi A Cusack 20/8 C Heming S Yi J Elliot d P Stewart M Woods S McClatchey 17/16 TRICIA LITTLE North Epping Women Tue Jan 23 Social S Odbert L Warford J Thorp d H Stibbs M Garrick V Riley 14/9 J Palmer J Swan M Gardiner d T Warner J Havron P Spaul 20/8 SUE ARCHIBALD North Epping Men Wed Jan 24 Club K Douglass B Godsell R Peterson d R Seidl K Douglass W Daley 25/22 J Royer B Swan R Phillips d V Barara T Warner R Vass 23/17 T Gardiner M Gardiner d W Spaul G Scott 222/15 Pennants C Gde v Hunters Hill P Baird C Maskill M Havron P Delves won 33/9 N Swancott J Fry M Hollier R Matheson won 37/10 Pts 5-0 Sat Jan 27 Club B Swan C Thurmer S Palmer d T Carters J Havron G Scott 31/13 C Alchin P Spaul M Gardiner d N McCarthy G Hawkins K Douglass 24/17 S Farrelly B Godsell C Maskill d R Mercier R Delves N Swancott 23/16 M Taylor A Beaven S Garvey d S Slocombe J Swan J Fry 29/14 G Giudice W Spaul R Vass d L Driessen D Thompson R Peterson 32/18 T Gardiner A Caswell d T Warner W Daley 28/11 Novice Singles Rd 1 C Frank d C Alchin 21/20 T Carters d P Baird 21/19 G Ninness d A Burgess 21/12 F Court d M Taylor 21/8 N McCarthy d P Charan 21/18 Major Triples SF: D Byron D Singleton J Boulos d M Hollier M Havron P Delves 19/18 KEN DOUGLASS North Ryde RSL Men/ Putney-Tennyson Bowls Sat Jan 20 Combined Social R Loveridge T Van der Laak J French d A Barkovsky A Woods D Walker 18/17 W Hooker P Davidson J Auberson M Gale d B Hooker P Auberson P Noone B Prentice 35/10 W Tan B Lancett T Sweeney d C Costa P Dowling A MacDonald 18/15 J Glen P Yeow R Marrins d T Gibbons J Grabiec J McConnell 27/25 M Texier D Hope P McLean d V Shen P Gray P Collins 26/17 P Cormican S Layburn K Lake d A Benson R Rees K Ho 27/14 Wed Jan 24 Combined Social P Harris J Cunningham A Long d P Smith A Blake P McLean 24/16 P Davidson P Noone L Ager d A Barkovsky P Gray D Walker 18/14 J Carrington J Stanton A MacDonald d T Gibbons A Benson B Prentice 25/14 P Auberson P Collins d R Loveridge R Rees 21/20 J Grabiec J Hui d S Layburn R Marrins 23/20 F Barra B Lancett K Lake d A Hollard P Cunningham J McConnell 23/18 PA Lane Cove Bowls Wed Social B Paxton S Kinsman d T Collins d Vanniekerk 31/12 J Moran B Piper R Moran d P Singleton v Solway K Mulhall 23/19 D Erskine Kay Mulhall R Johnston d O Hostrup M Cosby S Smith 27/14 C Deng J Jobson Kuan Hou d M Lake J Burke R Marshall 19/15 Sat Club Fours Semi-Finals K Mason M Lake G Boardman P Zucconi d S Brouggy P Singleton V Solway S Hobson 21/10 Kay Mulhall R Johnston Kevin Mulhall S Bonthrone d B Paxton M Cosby M Knight S Creedy 25/7 Social K Heezan C Boardman J Moran d d Fondaumere M Smith/M Screen L Manu 34/11 M Brouggy O Hostrup R Moran d D Lloyd D Haugh P Wade 21/20 B Piper S Cole S Smith d S Shortis D Erskine G Moon 27/16 M Burrough S Kinsman d R Biggs C Sinclair 17/13 DAVID ERSKINE Denistone Men Wed Jan 24 Social S Choi J Klueckmann M Lyall d C Heming S McClatchey B Bell 28/26 G Simpson S Walmsley B Robbins T Thurtell d J Rae J Rae D Ryan G King 22/17 E Wong B Morton D Moody dr G Mitchel M Little K Graham 19/19 T Marcellino E Lam E Coleman d B Milner J Elliot B Nicoll 24/21 D Galati J Kenny G Caroll d B Gibson T O’Shanassy D Linnert 22/17 M Johnston G Hatch J Knight d K Johnson D Pocock G Erickson 33/18 Fri Jan 26 Australia Day Social R Goggin M Johnston P Stewart d B Bell C Heming S Walmsley 16/10 J Elliot D Pocock S McClatchey d S Lee D Gryles J Klueckmann 18/10 L Wilson A Wilson S Arkins d L Gudmunson P Black C Wilson 18/6 M Armstrong D Galati D Linnert d T Little G Hatch K Easter 23/16 T O’Shanassy M Little M Lyall d J Wills M Woods B Carabetta 17/13 Sat Jan 27 Social K Miners D Moody B Cutrone d B Nicoll J Knight D Linnert 29/19 G Mitchell M Johnston M Wilson d K Johnson B Gibbson G Hatch 26/19 S Choi B Morton B Bell d Z Bosnjakovic T O’Shanassy S Kalms 19/18 L Thomson J Kenny G King dr T Bell D McClatchey I Christopherson 22/22 J Myers K Graham T Thurtell d B Jasparizza M Little M Little J Hiotelis 22/21 B Milner D Lee dr B White J Rae 20/20 T Marcellino S Lee D Galati dr R Ralston J Wills V Ardino 21/21 G Erickson G Scott G Carroll d B Carabetta G Stuart M Barton 21/19 DAVID POCOCK Hunters Hill Men Wed Jan 24 Midweek Pennants Gr 2 Castle Hill d Hunters Hill 40/28 (4-1) R Gledhill P Musumeci B Carpenter R Rose d C/Hill 23/15 C/Hill d C Paterson B Hunter W Cappelletto T Beno 25/5 Gr 3: North Epping d Hunters Hill 70/19 (5-0) N/Epping d D Paling P Chatfield R Hopwood J McDonald 37/10 N/Epping d G Aghajani A McMillan J Juniper K Beatty 33/9 Fri Jan 26 Aust Day Turnaround Triples Tournament R Price P Langwill G Bricknell (30 pts) 2nd B Carpenter W Cappelletto C Paterson (29) 3rd F Alcuri P Musumeci V Moscato (28) Sat Jan 27 Social B Carpenter J Robb S Crowhurst d D Paling I Ross J Cunningham 26/10 R Van Gelder K Beatty R Rose d D Paananen G Merchant F Alcuri 30/26 J Morris G Bricknell d R Reitano R Bauer 24/12 P Wallis V Moscato J McDonald d R Gledhill I Radovnikovic R Price 23/12 C Paterson C Sandstrom d A McMillan W Cappelletto 23/15 Sun Jan 28 Minor Singles C/ship Rd 1 G Merchant d B Love 25/9 B Hunter d M Roberts 25/10 A Turnbull d G Jones 25/12 JJ Bowling Round-up Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 ROOFING J & M SCHALK. 9878 4483 0408 642 056 Roof repairs. 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The Council resolved to publish on its website “the impacts of the defects and where residents can find adequate support and resources to support their right to a safe home.” Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM will also write to the State Min- ister for Planning Paul Scully to raise concern in regard to the planned 8,000 apartments in Macquarie Park to be created in a short period of time which, it councillors fear, could lead to “similar risks” for the community. City of Ryde will also prepare a report for the Council on the number of residents and businesses potentially affected by this issue as well as investigate who was advised of this issue at the City of Ryde and if this information was passed on to the CEO and the Mayor. Ryde councillors held an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, January 23 to deal with community concerns about a structurally damaged building in Macquarie Park that was revealed on the front page of last week’s edition. ☐ Greenland Australia’s ‘nbh at Lachlan’s Line’ development is among several Macquarie Park developments that are the subject of concerns BREAKFAST POINT 21/5 Woodlands Avenue, 3B, Apartment $2,015,000 (23 Jan 24) Dylan Choe, Morton Newington CARLINGFORD 50/1-11 Donald Street, 1B, 114m2 , Apartment $568,000 (24 Jan 24) Annie Zeng, Uniland Epping 177/10 Thallon Street, 3B, Apartment $880,000 (11 Jan 24) Eddie Lee, MLL Invest Sydney CONCORD WEST 17/3-5 Concord Avenue, 3B, 163m2 , Townhouse $1,205,000 (24 Jan 24) Alessio Scivetti, Horwood Nolan Concord DUNDAS 2/20-22 Dora Crescent, 3B, 211m2 , Townhouse $1,220,000 (22 Jan 24) Majd Jerjees, Melrose Ryde EASTWOOD 74A Rutledge Street, 5B, 367m2 , Duplex $2,650,000 (28 Jan 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 6/11-13 Clanalpine Street, 2B, Villa $1,480,000 (15 Jan 24) Jenny Qi Zhang, Raine&Horne Carlingford EPPING 1/69 Oxford Street, 2B, 115.1m2 , Apartment $820,000 (29 Jan 24) Russell Sheffield, Belle Property Hornsby 23/2 Seven Street, 3B, Apartment $960,000 (26 Jan 24) Francis Zhang, 100% Sold Chatswood 39/42-50 Cliff Road, 1B, Apartment $540,000 (19 Jan 24) Kevin Wong, Ray White Epping ERMINGTON 19 Atkins Road, 3B, 720m2 , House $2,300,000 (27 Jan 24) Ahmad Malas, Melrose Ryde GLADESVILLE 70 Osgathorpe Road, 3B, 332m2 , House $2,200,000 (29 Jan 24) John Paranchi, McGrath Hunters Hill 605/8 Wharf Road, 1B, Studio $470,000 (29 Jan 24) Robert Cassidy, Cassidy Gladesville LANE COVE 180/25 Best Street, 3B, Unit $1,700,000 (25 Jan 24) Tim Holgate, Belle Lane Cove 19/120 Burns Bay Road, 2B, Unit $865,000 (25 Jan 24) Oscar Nicholls, Raine & Horne Lane Cove LEICHHARDT 9 Bungay Street, 3B, 200m2 , Townhouse $1,690,000 (25 Jan 24) James Price, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt 19 Thornley Street, 2B, House $1,650,000 (25 Jan 24) James Montano, Montano Leichhardt 2/38 Foster Street, 2B, 96m2 , Apartment $1,180,000 (24 Jan 24) James Montano, Montano Leichhardt 22 Rofe Street, 2B, House $1,565,000 (18 Jan 24) Michael Catalano, True Property Leichhardt 201/35A Upward Street, 2B, Apartment $1,000,000 (9 Jan 24) Jack Williams, Village Property Sydney 507/24a George Street, 2B, 108m2 , Apartment $979,000 (8 Jan 24) Raby Shui Yee Tam, Elders Enfield MACQUARIE PARK 47/2 Leisure Close, 1B, Apartment $472,500 (25 Jan 24) Ben Boutros, Ray White North Ryde B1810/82, Waterloo Road 3B, Apartment $1,605,000 (24 Jan 24) Paul Liao, TRG Chatswood MARSFIELD 28A Dan Street, 4B, 306.4m2 , Duplex $2,380,000 (28 Jan 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 131/94-116 Culloden Road, 4B, Townhouse $1,600,000 (15 Jan 24) Ashritha Mani, Agency 1 North Ryde 12/10-12 Edensor Street, 3B, Unit $870, 000 (10 Jan 24) Kevin Wong, Ray White Epping OATLANDS 35 York Street, 3B, 1,031m2 , House $2,375,000 (23 Jan 24) Ramez Riad, Hunters Parramatta RHODES 729/60 Walker Street, 3B, 143m2 , Apartment $1,100,000 (15 Jan 24) Recent local property sales* Yichao Yu, SPGR Girraween RYDE 20 Acacia Avenue, 4B, 607m2 , House $2,401,000 (29 Jan 24) Michael Dowling, Pello Gladesville 4/2 Hatton Street, 2B, Apartment $618,000 (25 Jan 24) Robert Bagala, McGrath Ryde RYDALMERE 14/1 Calder Road, 2B, 52m2 , Apartment $502,000 (22 Jan 24) Matthew Formosa, Belle Property Parramatta STRATHFIELD 7/11-13 Manson Road, 2B, Townhouse $1,100,000 (16 Jan 24) Qiuyan Tu, Elders Enfield (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of those reported)

Wednesday 31 January, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 Football legend is Parramatta Citizen of the Year Julie Crane helped transform the Melrose Park Football Club into a vibrant hub of inclusivity for newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan, providing them with an opportunity to play football and a sense of belonging. She also led the ‘Street Football World Cup’, bringing together players from diverse backgrounds with a shared love for the world game. “Being nominated for an award such as this is reward enough and I am very humbled by the recognition,” she said. “I believe sport is for everyone and truly brings communities together and I have always aimed to help that along the way.” Julie was honoured at a Australia Day Eve ceremony at Parramatta Park, alongside local volunteer Nass Aoun, who was awarded Young Citizen of the Year (in honour of David Shakespeare OAM) for his work in assisting people who are homeless. Ronda Gaffey from the Parramatta and District Historical Society and the Parramatta Female Factory Friends, was named the Senior Citizen of the Year, while Support Or- ganisations for Homeless and Asylum Seekers took out the Community Group Award. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber praised the award winners. “Parramatta is the heart of greater Sydney, known for its diverse, inclusive and supportive community, and that has been shown perfectly in the Citizen of the Year award recipients,” he said. A community football legend who helped refugees integrate into Australian society through sport is Parramatta’s Citizen of the Year. ☐ City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber is pictured with Citizen of the Year Julie Crane. Hunters Hill billionaire Lang Walker passes away The co-founder of Walker Corporation, the 78 year old developer passed away peacefully on Saturday evening in his Woolloomooloo unit surrounded by his family. Mr Walker co-founded the Walker Corporation 60 years ago with his late father, which specialised in earth-moving, excavation and quarrying, before it diversified into property development. Recently, the Walker Corporation had a major role in the development of the $3.5 billion Parramatta Square and the Rhodes residential development. The company also carried out more than 1,200 projects across Australia. “Lang Walker transformed a humble family firm into a company whose name and work is recognised internationally,” Premier Minns said in a statement. “His enormous legacy can be seen across New South Wales and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.” City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber also paid tribute to Mr Walker. “Lang Walker understood the potential of Parramatta to be a major global city before most others,’’ he said. “Parramatta Square is one of his many legacies to Parramatta and this world-class civic and commercial precinct is now home to more than 24,000 workers and it is a magnet for government and industry leaders to move their Sydney offices to Parramatta.’’ In the past 20 years, Mr Walker donated around $2.5 million to political parties and supported charitable work. The Walker Corporation said Mr Walker was one of the first developers to creatively tackle the challenge of urban transformation. “Lang’s vision will remain an enduring force through the Walker DNA and the Walker Way which he actively passed on and it is embedded in our culture and our modus operandi,” managing director and chief executive officer David Gallant said. Mr Walker is survived by his wife Sue, three children and 10 grandchildren. Premier Chris Minns has paid tribute to the late Lang Walker of Crescent Street in Hunters Hill. Football Australia commences phase two to identify more clubs for National Second Tier In an effort to identify an additional two to four clubs to join the eight foundation clubs announced last November, Football Australia is extending an invitation to clubs, which previously submitted an NST Expression of Interest (EOI) in 2023, to engage in the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase. This initiative is integral to the NST’s inception, with the league set to kick off its inaugural season in March/April 2025. “Today marks another significant milestone in the evolution of the National Second Tier as we invite 24 clubs to engage in the Request for Proposal phase and potentially join the eight foundation clubs announced last year,” James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia, said. The eight foundation clubs already confirmed are APIA Leichhardt FC, Avondale FC, Marconi Stallions FC, Preston Lions FC, South Melbourne FC, Sydney Olympic FC, Sydney United 58 FC, and Wollongong Wolves FC. The clubs were selected following a robust process which has preceded the NST RFP 2024 process. “The RFP phase is a cornerstone in our journey towards a more dynamic and com- petitive National Second Tier as we look for clubs which will elevate the game, contribute to their communities, and embody the spirit of inclusivity and excellence,” added Johnson. The selection process will be rigorous, and evaluate each club’s football development plans, community engagement strategies, financial stability, and overall contribution to Australian football. “This is an unprecedented opportunity for clubs to step into the spotlight and showcase their vision for not only contributing to the growth of the National Second Tier but also for shaping the future of football in Australia,” Johnson stated. The final selection of clubs will happen after the conclusion of the RFP phase further enriching the inaugural NST season. Depending on the final number of clubs, the season will feature either a 10-team or a 12- team home and away competition, followed by a competitive Finals Series. Upon receiving the RFP materials and fol- lowing a thorough briefing session, the clubs must confirm their intent to submit a propos- al and will have until mid-April to finalise their submissions. To find out more about the NST applica- tion process, please visit the NST Applica- tion Process section of the Football Australia website. Football Australia has announced the commencement of the next phase in the application process for the National Second Tier (NST) competition. realeSTaTe&FINaNCe ☐ Lang Walker of Hunters Hill.

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