The Weekly Times | TWT | 27th January 2021

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Adam Wednesday January 27, 2021 ORDER OF
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Australia Day 2021
We Celebrated and
survivied COVID-19

Carmen Ryde Citizen of Year WIN! with TWT

CARMEN PLATT was yesterday named All aboard Duyfken!
Ryde Citizen of the Year at an Australia
Day ceremony in Ryde Park. Six TWT readers can win Family Passes to the
Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling
Carmen is founder of The Generous Harbour to view and board the 1606 Dutch herit-
and The Grateful a social enterprise age replica “Duyfken”. SEE PAGE 2.
created in Macquarie Park in 2017.
JB’s World CONGRATULATIONS
Alex Noble is 2021 Young Citizen of TO all new Australian
the Year. The 18 year-old Alex broke his citizens welcomed at citi-
neck playing rugby when sixteen and zenship ceremonies yes-
has established the Alex Noble Foun- terday and trust you will
dation to motivate others through the now appreciate the ben-
motto of “If I fight, you fight”. SEE PAGE efits and responsibilities
8. of the vows you have just
undertaken.
Rob Senior and Cameron Last re- And congratulations also
ceived City of Ryde Special Commen- to our new Citizens of the
dations. Year and to all contest-
ants who were nominated
HUNTERS HILL Citizen of the Year by your fellow citizens.
is Philippa Clark, Young Citizen Oliver Trust you all enjoyed
Gardiner and Sportsperson is James Australia Day despite the
Quinn. SEE PAGE 5. constraints of the dread-
ed Covid – 19.
Community Group is Kelly’s Bush Car-
ers. SEE PAGE 4. Continued on Page 3

LUNAR NEW YEAR FEATURE - SEE PAGE 2

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We celebrated a WIN! with TWT!
Most unusual
Australia Day Family Passes to
1606 replica Duyfken
Australia Day yesterday was the most unusual at Maritime Museum
in living memory for us. What about you?
SIX TWT readers can win Family Passes
There were none of the regular festivities to see the Dutch replica vessel Duyfken at
where everyone was invited to join in and par- the Australian National Maritime Museum
ticipate instead most activities were limited in at Darling Harbour.
number and by invitation only to comply with
Covid-19 restrictions. The original Dutch ship Duyfken was the
first European vessel to visit Australia in
Let’s hope that yesterday was the last of these 1606 which is 164 years before James Cook
restricted events and next year we can all join charted the east coast of Australia in 1770.
in again in celebrating our national day – and
without the increasingly sniping minority TO WIN a Family Pass go to the TWT web-
whingers about the date and what it stands for. site – weeklytimes.com.au and click the
WIN with TWT! button and submit the online
Just remember we are all one and free. Don’t form OR simply write your name, address
forget it. Amen. and phone number on the back of an en-
velope and send to: TWT Duyfken competi-
tion, PO Box 123 Ryde 1680.

Entries close Monday February 1 and win-
ners announced February 3.

Gladesville, Hunters Hill & OLIVE JARDINE a longtime resident of North Ryde. TWT LUNAR NEW YEAR
ryde Combined Pensioners & SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

suPerannuants The Weekly Times will publish a SPECIAL LUNAR NEW YEAR EDITION
on Wednesday February 10.
Meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Next meeting on 10th February 2021, It will feature special events and promotion of Lunar New Year events
Ist Floor, Gladesville RSL Club, and activities.
Linsley Street, Gladesville at 10.00am.

Visitors Welcome

For further information contact

Alan – 0414 849 784

What does the Year Of Ox hold for you?

NEW TRADING HOURS The Year Of The Ox begins on Wednesday, employees with a big a red packet under their yellow, white and green.
February 3 and is regarded by Chinese as- banquet to show grati- kid’s pillow for good for- Q: When does the
Due to the impact of COVID-19 trologers as a year where hard work and tude for their efforts for tune in the New Year. Of
our new trading hours are: strength of character are needed to over- the previous year. On course, a ‘must do’ for Year Of The Ox start ?
come adversity. February 9 (the 28th Day the New Year is a reunion Hugh Lee: Lunar New
Monday to Friday 7am – 5pm of the 12th Moon), Chi- with family, with many
Saturday 7am - 4pm It is also an opportunity compatible are Tiger, nese people like to carry members often travelling Year Day is celebrated
Sunday 10am – 2pm to say goodbye to the Dragon, Horse and Goat. out a thorough cleaning long distances for the on Friday the 12 Febru-
2020 Year Of The Rat - a 2021 may bring different of their house and par- annual gathering, in par- ary 2021 but the Year of
If inconvenient please call or text rodent associated with things and fortunes to ticularly the kitchen. The ticular the New Year Eve. the Ox begins from the
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211 Coxs Rd, 117 North Rd ers questions about this Hugh Lee: The Year of Chinese people may go Directions are North, fourth of February. In
North Ryde Denistone East Ox inspired year. the Ox could be a good shopping at this time of Southeast, West and the 2021 this commences
year for some busi- the year for new clothes Unlucky Directions are one day early due to the
WEST RYDE Q: What does the Year nesses but could also and shoes, have a hair- South and Northeast. leap year.
DENTURE Of The Ox hold for us? be a bad year for others cut and put up New Year The Lucky Flowers are
CLINIC depending on each per- decorations. This may Morning Glory, Tulips, To enquire about our
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namely Metal, Wood, should recover from this other tradition is to put 0433 512 812 or Tony
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years (12 x 5). The most well ahead of time, cre- The lucky colours are
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life and not easily com- years, they will have a
promise. grand vision.

For everyone else, it Q: What are the tra-
depends on the individu- ditional ways to cele-
al’s own zodiac year, and brate a Year Of The Ox?
whether it is compatible
with the Year of the Ox. Hugh Lee: Traditionally
The most compatible zo- on 28th January, 2021
diacs are Rat, Snake and (the 16th Day of the 12th
Rooster while the least Moon), Chinese busi-
nesses will treat their

Wednesday 27 January, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3

100 Scouts wish Norma Happy Birthday
on her 100th this Sunday

One hundred Scouts, leaders,
parents and supporters will meet
in John Miller Street Ryde at 11am
this Sunday to wish “Happy Birth-
day” to iconic Scout leader Norma
Notley.

Norma has been the inspiration-
al leader of 1st North Ryde Scout
Group for over seventy years and
has been responsible for keeping
the group going through lean times
and good.

The Group has had a healthy re-
surgence in recent days with a new
group of younger leaders coming
forward to ensure the future of the
North Ryde Scouts.

Norma’s family will take her out for
a birthday lunch at Woolwich.

All her many friends join with The
Weekly Times readers in wishing
Norma a wonderful and happy birth-
day this Sunday with many more to
follow. We all love you Norma.

PICTURED FROM TOP LEFT CLOCK-
WISE: Norma receives a 65 Years Na-
tional Scout Award from NSW Scouts
State Commissioner Neville Tomkins
OAM pictured with St George’s Guild
of Sydney Guildmaster Steve McCann
and Rosita McCann; Norma was hon-
oured last year when the North Ryde
Scout Hall was named in her hon-
our with longtime supporter Shirley
Brown, Norma is pictured with family
members; Norma and Shirley Brown
celebrated with a cake; Norma was
guest of honour at an afternoon tea
party at historic “Addington” Ryde by
Sydney St George’s Guild members
last month; another day another cake
with St George’s Guilds Margaret and
Howard Blair at”Addington”.

TWT on-the-spot PHOTOS.

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tomorrow while Gra- does Siddharth Ma- -Keep Smiling!
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life begins at forty.
Bob and Maureen

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 27 January, 2021

Letters to the Editor Hunters Hill Guest Column
Moral compass in
political leadership stone of democracy. When po- LETTERS How pandemic has impacted on
litical leaders use ‘free speech’
Dear Sir, as a mask, they are aiding and Welcome
A big thank you to Mike abetting mischief, or worse, an-
Hilder (Australians should archy. TWT welcomes letters from Hunters Hill - Le Vesinet relations
be worried?  TWT 20/1/21) our readers. Full name, address
for starting this all-important While the government should and telephone number MUST be The world-wide pandemic of Covid 19 has
conversation.  be commended for its effective supplied, even if not for
Donald Trump’s actions show Covid-19 management, it has publication. Send to: TWT PO
a rogue who is morally-deprived, failed, miserably, in its foreign, Box 123, Ryde 1680 or email:
dangerous, divisive, narcissistic trade and climate change poli- contactus@weekly times.com.au
with autocratic tendencies, and cies; no thanks to its affinity to
prepared to trash the principles Trumpian policies.  ling American observers are affected our lives in so many ways in 2020 To The POINT
of democracy in order to hold on saying. and there are 14 very disappointed French with
to position and power. In pleasing Trump, Morrison students living in Le Vésinet, France, who
Under Trump, America has has been beating the war drum And the cost of energy is have not been able to visit their Australian WENDY BENRIMOJ
become what British philoso- against China, our biggest trad- going to go up while America
pher AC Grayling refers to as ing partner and gravely jeopard- under President Trump with a correspondents in Hunters Hill.   
an ‘elective dictatorship’. From ising our once-thriving export very aggressive pro-domestic
fascists to patriots to less-edu- industries.  energy policy, the USA became
cated, disillusioned citizens – all not only energy independent, These students are part to students living or going email and Whatsapp. Once the pandemic is
in search of a leader who would While China’s oppressive and which politicians have talked of the Hunters Hill-Le Vési- to school in the Hunters Thirdly, the committee under control and it is safe
give them their ‘promised land’, opaque regimes need to be about for decades, but energy net Student Exchange, Hill Municipality. to travel, the Hunters Hill
Trumpism invokes memory of challenged, the differential ap- dominant.  which is a reciprocal ex- has set up a video com- - Le Vésinet Student Ex-
Nazism and fascism.  proaches the Morrison govern- change which enables In 2020 the Hunters Hill petition for the Australian change will continue.
It should be feared, con- ment has adopted with China For the first time since Harry Sydney students of French - Le Vésinet Friendship students with a $500 prize
demned and contained. and the US have been seen as S Truman was president Amer- (in years 9 to 11 at school) Committee was faced with to motivate the students. It is a life-changing expe-
While other Western democ- hypocritical.  ica had more energy exports to visit the beautiful town a quandary as it became rience for these students.
racies chose to show their dis- than imports. Instead of unity, of Le Vésinet, 30 kilom- obvious that the Le Vési- They have been asked,
approval of the man and his ad- It is time, Prime Minister, for President Biden has delivered eters north-west of Paris net teenagers were not during these summer They experience total
ministration, Australia, notably considered diplomacy and stra- further division.  Biden’s anti- for six weeks during the going to be able to travel holidays, to make a three immersion in the French
under PM Scott Morrison and tegic engagement; and to prac- energy orders will needlessly Christmas and New Year to stay with their Australian minute film of their life in language for six weeks
many in his cabinet, were syco- tise what is truly ‘free and fair’, if harm all Americans.  They are correspondents. Sydney that feature the as they live with a French
phantic in rhetoric and dealings this near-Utopian land of ours is also a sharp slap in the face to holidays. What were they to do and touristic sights, life at family and they gain life-
with the Trump administration. to remain as ‘one and free’.  people you would think Biden In return, they host their how could they continue home and at school, their long friends and an adopt-
Not only has this approach em- would want as allies.  French correspondent the to keep the Exchange pro- sports and hobbies. ed French family.
barrassed, even angered, many SHEREEN KHOR Labor unions and Canada’s following July and August. gram going?
proud Australians, it has had Eastwood  left-wing, climate-campaigning Fortunately the Austral- Firstly, they postponed They can collaborate The same is true for the
dire impacts on our country’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, ian teenagers were able to the French teenagers’ visit with friends or do it indi- Le Vésinet students who
existential state and psyche. Biden’s destructive were counting on the flow of travel to Le Vésinet in De- until July 2021 – not an vidually. love the experience of life
Whether it is blind loyalty due First day Canadian oil via Keystone XL cember 2019, but the trav- easy task as the Australian in an Australian family,
to our ANZUS alliance and of to fuel thousands of desperate- el restrictions due to Covid students would be in their The best video will be visiting an Australian High
the Aussie spirit of mateship, Dear Sir, ly needed, high income jobs at 19 prevented the French vital Year 12 year - but un- sent to the Le Vésinet stu- School and improving their
or the LNP’s blind following of President Biden preached a time of crisis.   China received students from enjoying fortunately it looks like this dents, so they have a taste English. 
American political philosophy, unity on the steps of the Cap- an unwarranted gift of indus- their part of the exchange visit will also not be possi- of life in Sydney.
for the Morrison administration itol at noon and then turned trial and military advantage.  in July 2020. ble, due to the pandemic. What a shame that the
to not only go soft and silent about and signed 17 shame- America’s most serious com- So what will happen to 14 current Le Vésinet stu-
in condemning Trump for incit- lessly partisan, divisive and petitor can now look forward to This program is run by Secondly, they devised this Exchange in the fu- dents cannot get on that
ing the Capitol Hill riot, but also destructive executive orders Canada’s oil flowing across the a team of volunteers un- ways to keep the Austral- ture? plane and visit their Aus-
defending its own MPs misin- before dinner. Pacific on tankers, rather than der the auspices of the ian and French students in tralian families in Sydney!
formation on social media as These included plunging south to the USA via the safer, Hunters Hill council after contact with each other. ***
‘free speech’, is in and of itself, back into the UN Paris Climate cleaner and more efficient a Friendship Pact was They set up a cooking FORTUNATELY THERE If interested in taking part
Trumpish. Accord, Blocking oil produc- pipeline. Sadly, this assault on signed with Le Vésinet challenge, where the stu- is a strong commitment in this exchange, please
When words are used to mis- tion in Alaska’s ANWR and America’s energy supply will council in 1988 to honour dents exchanged recipes from both committees on contact us on:
inform, to mislead, to hurt, to cancelling the permit for the have no meaningful benefit to the French origins of Hunt- typical of their country and different sides of the world
harm, to perpetuate an agenda Keystone XL pipeline. the climate or environment. ers Hill and to promote they videoed themselves to continue the Exchange. info@huntershill-leves-
– they go against the very grain This is going to hammer mid- It’s just a way to sucker friendship and cultural un- cooking or eating these We already have both inet.org.au
of ‘free and fair’, the corner- dle America and it’s not going derstanding between the dishes. Australian and French
to change the climate one bit.  punch America and her closest two towns. applicants for 2021 and  or check out the website
So we’re back where we friends with the stroke of a pen. They sent gifts of school whilst they are not too : www.huntershill-leves-
were under President Obama For nature and people too,  It is open to students of sports jerseys and Aus- hopeful of being able to inet.org.au
with more climate virtue signal- visit each others’ coun-
JIM SIMPSON French in Years 9-11 in tralian books and contin- tries yet, they have been WENDY BENRIMOJ
 Five Dock Sydney but priority is given ued to keep in contact via matched as penfriends.  is Vice-President,

Hunters Hill-Le Vésinet
Friendship Committee

Community Group of the Year – Kelly’s Bush Carers Draft Housing Strategy

HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
with Mayor ROSS WILLIAMS

The unique lifestyle on offer to our residents
makes Hunters Hill, Woolwich, Henley, Huntleys
Point, Huntleys Cove, Gladesville and Boronia Park
great places to live and bring up our families.

Kelly’s Bush, previously the site of a tin smelter, was famously saved from incoming development by dedicated conservationists in Our vibrant villages, this is an important doc-
1971. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the world’s first ‘green ban’ and the Battle for Kelly’s Bush. heritage values; bush- ument in determining
land, tree and garden the liveability, look and
Since 1995, dedicated Kelly’s Bush Carers Bushcare volunteers have carried on the legacy of the Kelly’s Bush Battlers who worked environment; strong feel of our area.
so hard to preserve this vital site for future generations. The site now boasts a huge array of native plant species, with volunteers volunteerism; sense of
lovingly restoring and maintaining regenerating areas, whilst also battling weeds present elsewhere on site. community and scenic School is Back so are
waterfront are just some School Zones
of the characteristics
that make this such a This Friday also marks
special area. the return to school for
many of our students for
Council is exhibiting, the 2021 school year.
until the end of February,
a draft Hunters Hill Lo- I hope everyone has
cal Housing Strategy as enjoyed a well-earned
required to be prepared summer break and wish
by all NSW councils to all a successful year of
meet the requirements learning.
of the State and regional
planning framework. To parents and carers
dropping off and pick-
The draft Hunters Hill ing up children, as well
Local Housing Strat- as motorists using local
egy considers popula- roads before and after
tion growth, housing school, please take care
needs and trends and and watch out for stu-
situational and envi- dents arriving and de-
ronmental constraints parting school grounds.
presented by the area,
while addressing mod- School zones are back
est dwelling targets set in force this week, so
by the NSW Govern- please slow down in
ment through the Great- these areas.
er Sydney Commission.

The draft Strategy is
available to view on our
website. Go to: hunt-
ershill.nsw.gov.au/par-
ticipate. Details on how
to make a submission
can also be found there.
Please have a look and
provide comments as

Wednesday 27 January, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5

Hunters Hill Citizen of the Year Award Winners

Hunter’s Hill Council has recognised the outstanding achievements of
individuals and groups in the local community through its 2021 Citizen
of the Year Awards. The awards were presented in a ceremony at Bed-
lam Bay in Gladesville and recognise in four separate categories, those
who have gone above and beyond for the community.

☐ Philippa Clark

is the Hunters Hill
Citizen Of The
Year

PHILIPPA CLARK has been named as the 2021 Citizen Of The Year in Hunters Hill.
Philippa Clark will be forever remembered as the leader and hero of the battle to
clean up a contaminated site in Nelson Parade.
Philippa established the Nelson Parade Action Group (NPAG) together with other
residents affected by contamination on the former uranium smelter site in Nelson Pa-
rade, Hunters Hill.
She has led NPAG in its significant lobbying and negotiations with the NSW Govern-
ment to achieve a State commitment to clean up the site and remove any remaining
hazardous waste.

☐ Oliver OLIVER GARDINER is the
Hunters Hill Young Citizen
Gardiner is the Of The Year
Hunters Hill
Young Citizen At the age of 15, Oliver al-
Of The Year ready has several years of
volunteering to his credit.

He is the volunteer every-
one loves to call on wheth-
er at local sporting clubs,
schools or church, Olly is
always willing to help out.

He can be counted on to
volunteer for anything from
canteen duty to setting up
fields, packing away after
events, filming and taking
photos, playing the drums
or singing, for a range of
organisations such as Hunt-
ers Hill Junior Rugby Union
Football Club, local junior
cricket, St Joseph’s College,
Villa Maria Catholic School
and the Holy Name of Mary
Parish church.

☐ James Quinn

is the Hunters Hill
Sportsperson Of
The Year

JAMES QUINN is the Hunters Hill Sportsperson Of The Year.
James Quinn is a National Match Official with Rugby Australia.
James has been recognised as a NSW Rugby Referee of the Year, as well
as earning selection and appointments to officiate grand finals, championships
and tournaments at the highest levels of men’s, women’s and schools’ rugby
competitions.
He commenced his refereeing in 2010 as a student at St Joseph’s College,
where he also now works as a Boarding Supervisor whilst completing post-
graduate studies.

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 27 January, 2021

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
MEDAL (OAM) ORDER Heritage hero recognised for
OF AUSTRALIA IN 50 years of preserving the past
GENERAL DIVISION

LOIS MICHEL OAM of Concord, who
would be familiar to readers of The
Weekly Times, has been recognised for
her service to heritage and the City of
Canada Bay.

Lois Michel is which has a lot of
mostly known for nostalgia for me
her fifty years of because I grew up
outstanding service in Nyngan before
to the local herit- the war, it really is
age society and to my own childhood
its showcase City of memory.”
Canada Bay Muse- Her wedding dress
um in Bent Street, and her wedding
Concord West. ring are featured in
a display of fashion
A regular contribu- that includes mili-
tor to The Weekly tary uniforms and
Times, she revealed famous medals.
how her 50 years of This heritage col-
heritage collecting lector has also in-
started when some- cluded working
one dobbed her models in the mu-
in at a local public seum alongside a
meeting. large collection of
vintage toys.
“Concord Council “We must do a
held a meeting and display to celebrate
asked if someone this year’s cente-
would like to start nary of our local
a heritage group,” newspaper, The
she said, Weekly Times, we
really must,” she
“This lady, who said.
used to be a cleaner Her regular arti-
for me, put her hand cles in The Weekly
up and pointed to Times often include
me saying, this lady the intriguing - and
here will do it!” sometimes bizarre - TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
history of the City of
Fifty years on Lois Canada Bay.
Michel’s passion “I love finding she reveals she is what I’m learning I’ll never forget, the new generation of involved because of a great deal of inter-
for heritage can be quirky stories to currently doing re- about Drummoyne.” streets were full of computer savvy their fear of using est in heritage and I
seen at the Muse- publish because search into Drum- people dancing and heritage enthusi- computers,” she hope more people
um which regularly so many stories in moyne. Lois Michel went throwing confetti.” asts will take on her said. will visit our mu-
changes as she in- heritage magazines to Fort Street High legacy. seum and possibly
troduces new dis- are, quite frankly, “Drummoyne has School during the She describes “But you can see donate valuable an-
plays and exhibits. boring.” a fascinating in- war and recalls the herself as “a sec- “At the moment by the effort local tiques for the com-
Her main focus is dustrial heritage day in 1945 when retary and a very I’ve got a lovely as- people go to with munity to see and
“We’ve recently Concord although and because I love the war ended. small publisher” sistant but it is hard preserving heritage appreciate.”
added a display of to learn, I’m loving and hopes that a to get retired people homes that there is
vintage Victa lawn “That was a day
mowers but my fa-
vourite display is
the kitchen display,

Doctor recognised for A principal’s leadership
services to medicine
GEOFFREY CAMPBELL SCOTT OAM of Carlingford has been recognised
DR SHERYL ANNE VAN NUNEN OAM of Chatswood has been for service to education and to professional associations.
awarded the Order of Australia medal in recognition of her ser-
vice to medicine, particularly to clinical immunology and allergy. He has served the 2016. pals’ Association.
NSW Primary Prin- Mr Scott is a Life He was a Prima-
Dr Van Nunen OAM has cipals’ Association ☐ Geoffrey Campbell Scott OAM
been Royal North Shore (NSWPPA) as Presi- Member of the Aus- ry School Principal
Hospital’s Senior Staff dent from 2003 to tralian Government from1983 until 2016
Specialist in the Depart- 2004; from 2007 to Primary Principals’ As- and a Primary School
ment of Clinical Immunol- 2010 and from 2013 to sociation and the Aus- Teacher from 1964
ogy and Allergy since 2012 tralian Primary Princi- to1983.
and prior to that, was the
hospital’s Head in the De- A priest who served students
partment of Allergy for al- THE LATE FATHER PAUL STENHOUSE
most three decades. OAM of Abbotsford is a famous Catholic ☐ The Late
priest who has been recognised for his
Over that time she has service to the Church. Father Paul
concurrently served in nu- Stenhouse
merous diverse roles cre- Ordained in 1963 he as the Private Secre- OAM
ated to her areas of medi- joined the Mission- tary to the Superior
cal expertise and has so far ☐ Dr Sheryl Van Nunen OAM aries of the Sacred General of his Order,
published more than 165 Heart and has au- where he served as a
papers and articles in vari- has been recognised for ser- thored several books member of the Pro-
ous publications including vices to medicine on Samaritan history, vincial Council from
Medical Journal of Austral- media spokesperson for the Austral- language and reli- 1968.
ia, and Internal Medicine ian College of Allergy, the Australa- gion.
Journal. sian Society of Clinical Immunology A prolific writer, he
and Allergy, the Royal Australasian Fr Stenhouse was was the editor of An-
At the University of Syd- College of Physicians as well as the known to thousands nals Australasia from
ney, she has served as National Asthma Council. of overseas students 1966 to 2019.
Clinical Associate Pro- In 2001, the Northern Clinical as a former chaplain
fessor, Sydney Medical School, Sydney Medical School at who looked after their He was also a lec-
School, Faculty of Medi- The University of Sydney awarded welfare while they turer, known for his
cine and Health since her the Excellence in Med I Teach- studied at universi- knowledge of the Old
2010. ing Award. ties and secondary Testament and Juda-
schools in Sydney. ic culture.
Her achievements in-
clude being the Founder of In 1977 he com- He held an Honor-
the tick-induced Allergies menced a four year ary Doctorate with
Research and Awareness appointment Rome the University of No-
(TiARA) Research Founda- tre Dame.
tion, in 2013.

She is also known as a

Wednesday 27 January, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS

Ryde nursing director praised for role fighting pandemic

☐ Public Service KATE HACKETT PSM of Ryde has PUBLIC SERVICE
served on the frontline in the battle to MEDAL (PSM)
Medal Winner Kate contain Covid-19 and has been recog-
Hackett of Ryde nised with the Public Service Medal.

A nurse and mid- Hurley said in his
wife since 2001, Ms citation.
Hackett’s recent “In addition to Westmead Hospital paredness and
work to prevent a developing the in 2006 to become High Consequence
Westmead Hospital Westmead COVID a vital contributor to Infectious Diseases
based outbreak of Hospital Strategy, professional, highly projects to support
Covid-19 has won she has also been skilled, motivated succession plan-
the praise of His a valued member of and adaptable ning in the event of
Excellency General the Western Syd- nursing and mid- new and emerging
the Honourable Da- ney Local Health wifery standards at infectious diseases.
vid Hurley AC DSC District COVID-19 the hospital for 14 “She then adapt-
(Retd). Clinical Expert Ad- years, according to ed these plans in
visory Group. her peers. January 2020 to
“During the pan- “She has also prepare the hos-
demic she has played a vital role “As the Director, pital to respond to
been exceptional in the redevelop- Nursing and Mid- COVID-19.
in developing and ment of the West- wifery she advo- “Kate Hackett is
rapidly implement- mead Hospital Pre- cates for her pa- highly respected
ing strategies for cinct, advocating tients and a high by her peers and
her nursing staff for nursing and the quality of care, patients for her
to ensure a well- development of the while leading her exemplary stand-
managed response precinct.” team in a collabo- ard of profession-
to COVID-19, while Kate began her rative manner,” her alism and health
maintaining a high career two decades citation reads. care delivery to the
level of care and ago at Royal North community of New
compassion for Shore Hospital be- “In 2015 she was South Wales.”
hospital patients,” fore relocating to part of the team
Governor General that initiated the
State of Bio-pre-

Member (AM) in the is known for his work with Makinson d’Apice Ridge Mining Board from 2005 to 2012. apist, Department of Child and Family Psy-
General Division of Lawyers and as a Member of the City of He was awarded the Medal of the Order chiatry, Children’s Hospital, Camperdown.
Order of Australia Sydney Law Society, the Law Council of
Australia and the Law Society New South of Australia in 2004 and holds a rank in the Her widely acclaimed works include:
A PHARMACEUTICAL LIFE Wales. River Lancer Regiment. Transgenerational Trauma and the Aborigi-
nal Preschool Child; Healing Through Inter-
Dr PETER CARROLL AM of Lane Cove was His work for the Catholic Archdiocese of *** vention and Parents of Premature Infants:
recognised for significant service to pharma- Sydney includes his current role as a legal Their Emotional World.
ceutical education and to community health. advisor and as the Director of the Organising A BOUQUET FOR
Committee for World Youth Day in Sydney CELEBRITY GARDENER Officer (AO)
One of the nation’s top pharmacists, he in 2008. of the Order
has served as President of the Pharmaceu- ☐ Graham Ross AM of Beecroft of Australia
tical Society of Australia (NSW) from 2017 Locally he served as Director of the St Ig-
and is a past National Director of the Soci- natius College Riverview Foundation from GRAHAM ROSS AM of Beecroft is a ce- LANE COVE’S WEIGHTY
ety’s National Branch. 1995-2005 and served on Lane Cove Coun- lebrity gardener who has been recognised AWARD WINNER
cil from 1993 until 2005. for his significant service to the broadcast
He has also served as a past President of media and to the community. ☐ Barry Inglis AO, PSM
the Australian College of Pharmacy. He is a Knight Commander with Star of the
Order of St Gregory the Great, awarded to Known to thousands of viewers as the gar- Internationally acclaimed metrologist Barry
At the University of Sydney, he is an Hon- him by Pope Francis in 2018. dening presenter on Better Homes and Gar- Inglis AO, PSM of Lane Cove has been rec-
orary Professor of Pharmacology and has dens, he was also the host of the ABC TV ognised for his distinguished service to sci-
been Professor of Pharmacology at the Uni- *** series Earthwatch and Lookout. ence and engineering, metrology as well as
versity of Notre Dame since 2015. measurement stands and research
RECOGNITION FOR On the Today Show he was the gardening
He holds a Medal of Excellence for Phar- TIGERLAND COUNCILLOR expert and hosted Our Green World, Good He served as the Director of the National
macy Practice, Pharmacy Practice Founda- Morning Sydney. Measurement Laboratory for the CSIRO
tion, University of Sydney, 1999 as well as ☐ John Jobling OAM AM of Rozelle from 1997 to 2004 and well as being a
an Excellence in Teaching Award, National Locally he has served as the former Princi- President of the International Committee of
Awards, Australian Medical Students Asso- JOHN JOBLING OAM AM of Rozelle is pal of the Ryde School of Horticultural TAFE Weights and Measures, International Bureau
ciation former Leichhadt Councillor and outspo- and as a teacher there from 1970 until 1980. of Weights and Measures from 2010 to 2019.
ken former politician recognised for his
*** service to the community, to first aid or- A former Seniors Week Ambassador, he His other service includes the Chairman-
ganisations and to local government. has also served as a trustee for the Royal ship of the National Association of Testing
LANE COVE COUNCILLOR Botanic Gardens and as an Australia Day Authorities Australia, which he took up in
RECOGNISED This former MLC was specifically recog- Ambassador. 2003.
nised for his service as a councillor from
☐ William D’Apice AM of Lane Cove 2012 to 2016 and contributed to the of- He holds numerous horticultural and bo- A Co-Founder, Australian Technical Infra-
ten stormy debates about the Balmain tanic awards. structure Alliance, he is also an Inaugural
WILLIAM D’APICE AM of Greenwich is a Leagues Club site in his local Rozelle. Member of the International Advisory Board,
former Lane Cove Councillor who has been *** National Institute of Metrology China (2009-
recognised for his significant service to the He was also recognised for his service 2017).
legal profession and to the Catholic Church. as a Director of St John NSW from 2011 SERVICE TO
to 2017 and as Chairman of the Lightning INDIGENOUS CHILDREN His awards include the Mendeleev Grand
He was admitted as a solicitor in 1977 and Gold Medal from the Russian Academy of
NORMA TRACEY AM of Lane Cove is a Metrologyin 2015, the Public Service Medal
mental health professional recognised for in 2007, the M A Sargent Medal of Engineers
her service to indigenous and other children Australia in 2006 and the Asia Pacific Me-
and their families. trology Programme Award in 2000.

The Co-founder of Gunawirra in 2008, Nor-
ma is Former Assistant to the Professor of
Child Health, Sydney University as well as
Senior Social Worker and Child Psychother-

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 27 January, 2021

Oz Day Celebrated

CARMEN PLATT NAMED RYDE CITIZEN OF YEAR

Alex Noble Young Ryde Young Citizen of the Year Alex Noble is one of Australia’s Local philanthropist Carmen Platt has been
Citizen of Year most inspiring 18 year olds. named 2021 Ryde Citizen of the Year at yes-
terday’s City of Ryde Australia Day Citizen-
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED On Sunday October 21 2018 16 year old Alex Noble was doing what ship Ceremony at Ryde Park. 
he loved best – playing rugby. As a rising sports star he was training
For full details of the development applications received and with the Under-17 NSW Rugby Sevens youth selection squad. Tragi- Carmen is the founder of The Generous and
determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices cally he was badly injured on the field, breaking his neck and severely The Grateful, a social enterprise created in Mac-
damaging his spinal cord. quarie Park in 2017.
Received between 1 and 17 January 2021
LDA2020/0455 2A Kulgoa Ave RYDE Alex’s parents were told that he would never walk again, and to Working with frontline agencies such as the
LDA2020/0456 16 Lucinda Rd MARSFIELD prepare for the reality that Alex would be a quadriplegic with paralysis Salvation Army and Mission Australia, The Gen-
LDA2021/0002 50 Belmore St RYDE from his arms down. erous and The Grateful provides furniture and
LDA2021/0006 12 Eastview Ave NORTH RYDE other essential household items to those in need.
LDA2021/0007 4 Cameron Cr RYDE Alex endured nine days in the intensive care unit (ICU), 22 days in
MOD2021/0001 25-29 Nancarrow Ave RYDE the spinal unit at Royal North Shore Hospital and 239 days at Royal Leading a team of more than 60 volunteers,
MOD2021/0003 42 Pennant Ave DENISTONE Rehab where he worked extremely hard on learning to adjust to his Carmen’s efforts has seen almost 500 homes
new life, and regain function and movement in his limbs. furnished in the past financial year, assisting
some of the most vulnerable people in the com-
Since then Alex has hit major physical and mental milestones return- munity, including those escaping domestic vio-
ing to school to complete his HSC, attending music festivals, building lence, those experiencing financial difficulties as
strength and control of his limbs to be able to brush his teeth, utilise well as refugees and migrants. 
a computer, feed himself, and perform quicker and stronger transfers
into his bed and wheel chair – which he can now operate himself. A particular focus of Carmen’s work in 2020
was directed to people who were displaced from
Whilst Alex was in ICU his brother Zac was in the middle of his HSC. their homes due to the devastating bushfires as
Understandably Zac was overwhelmed and didn’t want to complete well as due to the increased prevalence of do-
his final exam. Alex looked at him and said, mestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Zac, if I fight … You fight”. The Ryde Young Citizen of the Year was
This movement has caught on and is inspiring individuals, busi- awarded to Alex Noble for his efforts to inspire
nesses, sports clubs, schools, celebrities, professional sports men others to overcome adversity. As a 16-year-
and women, professional DJ’s and anyone and everyone that touches old his life changed forever when he broke his
the story. neck and severely damaged his spinal cord
while playing rugby. 
MOD2021/0004 101-107 Waterloo Rd MACQUARIE PARK
MOD2021/0007 17-23 Talavera Rd MACQUARIE PARK Told he may never walk again, Alex completed
his lengthy rehab and returned to school to finish
his HSC, while working on his strength to enable
him to once again brush his teeth, use a com-
puter, feed himself and operate a wheelchair.

Alex recently established the Alex Noble Foun-
dation which aims to motive others through the
motto “If I fight, you fight”. He also serves as
an Ambassador for the University of Sydney’s
Centre for Neuroscience and Regeneration while
raising money to help fund treatment for spinal
cord injuries. 

Rob Senior and Cameron Last, meanwhile,
received City of Ryde Special Commenda-
tions. Rob Senior volunteers for a wide range
of community organisations throughout the
City of Ryde, while Cameron is a leading ad-
vocate for local young people.

City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, con-
gratulated the award recipients as well as all of
the nominees.

“The past 12 months have been extremely
challenging for everyone and each of the award
recipients and nominees have helped ensure that
we have overcome these challenges together as
a community. On behalf of everyone at the City
of Ryde, we say thank you for all of your efforts,”
Mayor Laxale said. 

The City of Ryde Citizen and Young Citizen of
the Year Awards are held under the auspices of
the Australia Day Council of NSW.

In addition to announcing the recipients of the
Ryde Citizen of the Year awards, 50 local resi-
dents became Australian citizens during the City
of Ryde Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony.  

MOD2021/0008 93-99 Waterloo Rd MACQUARIE PARK Westmead Hospital staff win Parramatta’s 
LDA2020/0431 44 Farrington Pde NORTH RYDE top Australia Day Award for Covid 19 work
LDA2020/0445 4 Kemp St TENNYSON POINT
LDA2021/0003 128 Wicks Rd NORTH RYDE
LDA2021/0005 6 Hordern Ave PUTNEY
LDA2021/0008 29 Warner St GLADESVILLE
MOD2021/0002 21 Lumsdaine Ave EAST RYDE Frontline staff at Westmead Hospital’s COVID-19 clinic took out the prestigious Australia Day Leader-
MOD2021/0006 5 Kenneth St RYDE ship Award at City of Parramatta’s 2021 Australia Day Local Awards ceremony in Rosehill on Thursday.
MOD2021/0009 2 Spooner Pl NORTH RYDE
LDA2020/0454 23 Reserve St WEST RYDE Parramatta’s Captain Ian Carter was named Adult patients for the coronavirus since January 2020 and
LDA2021/0001 17 Darcy St MARSFIELD Citizen of the Year for his passionate work as an advo- received the Leadership Award for their vision to cre-
LDA2021/0009 15 Miriam Rd DENISTONE cate for suicide prevention and positive mental health ate a safe, quick and accessible testing service for the
MOD2021/0005 53 Marsden Rd WEST RYDE support in the local community.   City of Parramatta community and beyond during the
Determined between 1 and 17 January 2021 pandemic.
LDA2020/0205 51 Patricia St MARSFIELD Ninety three year old Heather Gillam received the Sen-
LDA2020/0310 1 Pratten Ave RYDE ior Citizen of the Year Award for her long-time support The impact of COVID-19 led to an increase in demand
LDA2020/0353 6/101 Waterloo Rd MACQUARIE PARK to Epping’s war widows and veteran community. and shift to takeaway for Parramatta Mission’s Meals
LDA2020/0390 37 Forsyth St WEST RYDE Plus program, which has been providing food and es-
LDA2020/0283 81 Western Cr GLADESVILLE Dundas local and youth worker Elise Kellett won sential items to the vulnerable and disadvantaged in
LDA2020/0397 2 Gannet St GLADESVILLE the Young Citizen of the Year Award for her volunteer the Parramatta area for more than 45 years. 
MOD2020/0254 2 Osgathorpe Rd GLADESVILLE work with Meals on Wheels, the Starlight Foundation,
LDA2020/0352 6 Kings Rd DENISTONE EAST and as a youth outreach and inclusion coordinator at This program won the Community Group Award
MOD2020/0228 1 Perkins St DENISTONE WEST the Y NSW.   and its dedicated coordinator - Paul Moussa - received
the Community Service Award.
Customer Service Centre: 1 Pope Street, Ryde Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer told The Weekly Times they
Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 were among several local heroes recognised for their The Junior Citizen of the Year Award was won by
P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected] service to the community. Parramatta’s Antonio Rajaratnam from the Redeemer
Baptist School for his help to build a community shel-
“Through the darkness of 2020, there were plenty of ter for local Aboriginal families and young people in
bright stars and it is with great honour that we cel- Kempsey.
ebrate those people and their commitment to making
our community a better place,” he said. The Humanity Award was won by Diane Lear who is
a clinical nurse consultant neurosciences at Westmead
The Mayor also said Westmead Hospital’s COVID-19 Hospital. 
Clinic Team has been at the forefront of screening

Wednesday 27 January, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9

Celebrating OF THE

City of Ryde

LIBRARY EVENT

W1E7D NSW READS: LUCKY’S

FEB Join Andrew Pippos in
conversation with Amy Heap
from Riverina Regional Library
about his debut novel, Lucky’s,
a sweeping saga that pays

City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale with Mel Eustace from the Special homage to the old Greek
Olympics Dance Performance Group. The group was this year’s City of Ryde café-style restaurants in a
Australia Day Ambassador. gone-but-not-forgotten era of Australian multiculturalism.

Celebrating Australia Day opinions to help shape Council’s Stretching across decades, this novel explores the rise
and fall of a family business over generations. Inspired
Congratulations to Carmen Platt Open Space Future Provision by the author’s own experiences, Lucky’s is a richly told
narrative that explores the power that love and luck play
who was named City of Ryde 2021 Strategy. in our lives.

Citizen of the Year during a special For more information visit
ceremony on Australia Day.
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/

I would also like to congratulate haveyoursay/OpenSpace This event is presented with the
Alex Noble who received the support of NSW Public Libraries
City of Ryde 2021 Young Citizen Bus route changes Association.
of the Year award, as well as Rob
Senior and Cameron Last who I have been contacted by a lot of When: Wednesday 17 February
were recognised with Special residents who have been severely
Commendations. impacted by the latest cancellations Time: 6.30 – 7.30pm
and changes to local bus routes by
The City of Ryde also staged a Transport for NSW. Where: Online via Zoom
Battle of the Bands competition
on Australia Day, which did not Many residents who live in the Bookings essential:
disappoint with great performances City of Ryde must already contend www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nswreads
from the three up-and-coming with bus services which are or 9952 8352.
bands who competed for the infrequent and do not go close to
$1,000 winning prize. their homes. The latest changes HAVE YOUR SAY
to local bus routes will exacerbate
I would like to thank Council’s these issues. OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
events team for putting on these
events in a COVID-safe way and Of particular concern is the way You are invited to have your say about documents, projects
helping ensure the health and these changes were made without and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide
safety of everyone who took part. adequate consultation with the feedback on services and concerns that affect the community.
community or Council. • City of Ryde Draft Open Space Future Provision Strategy

Have Your Say on the future of I would encourage you to write (Closing 7 February 2021)
our open spaces to Transport Minister Andrew • NSW Government: NSW Water Quality Objectives Survey
Constance and request a full
I may be biased, but I think the review of the changes and (Closing 26 February 2021)
City of Ryde has some of the re-instatement of the bus routes • Dog Off Leash Trial (Closing 11 April 2021)
best open spaces and recreation that have been cut. • Devlin Street Pedestrian Bridges
facilities in Sydney. • Graffiti Vandalism in the City of Ryde
• Immunisation Clinic Customer Experience Survey
But to ensure this remains the Under the changes, routes M52, • Traffic & Parking Around Schools
case, Council must continually plan 520, X15, X18 and X06 have been Want to find out more?
for the future to ensure our open withdrawn, while changes have To find out more about one of the above projects or for information
spaces meet the needs of our been made to routes 515, 518 on how to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/
community. and 525. haveyoursay or call Customer Service on 9952 8222.

Based on current participation rates

and population projections, we will Sincerely,
need an additional 135 hectares of

open spaces, 12 additional indoor

courts and 13 additional full-size Clr Jerome Laxale
ovals (or equivalent) by 2036. Mayor

To help us achieve this, we are Phone 9952 8222
now asking the community for their [email protected]

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

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backflip. is the centre of global Sydney and deserves a world class cultural SAVE POWERHOUSE MUSEUM! Premier Gladys Berejiklian an- Friday week July 31 under this year’s ity’s 159th Birthday Cake - especially created
institution. The new Powerhouse Museum will deliver that”. nounced at the weekend that the theme of Support Local. by Piccolina Hunters Hill at Garibaldi Village
Council also reiterates retention of two important heritage sites Powerhouse Museum would remain Square, where shops are taking part in this
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BEST NEWS this week Front page from The Weekly Times 1 July 2020. COVID – 19 outbreaks just of the day with our freedoms THIS WEEK I was hoping
must be saving the Power- when we thought we were and the alarmism re the coro-
house Museum at Ultimo on the road to recovery and navirus pandemic. Anyone we wouldn’t have to men-
and equally the announce- remember the swine fever epi- tion COVID-19 but unfor-
ment that another museum demic some years ago which tunately it heads the news
will be opened at Parramat- was more fatal than coronavi-
ta in the city that deserves rus? What? Who? Yes, exactly. bulletins again and even
its own. Perhaps the issue So are we being led up the gar-
must now be to find a more Police have released CCTV vision of was last seen running north on Marsden Opens today!better times. But at least den path these days, and at threatens to endanger this
suitable site than the flood an armed robber at McDonalds corner Road. some of the clubs and dining what cost financially and more
prone riverside venue with Victoria and Marsden Roads West importantly, healthwise. What Friday’s Hunters Hill Day
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The robber threatened a 19 year old tall, average build and olive skin. houses are open so hope to Continued Page 3 memorates our successful
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and misery of the dreaded COVID-19. South Wales being opened September 24 1870.
Traditionally the Festival Yellow Wiggle stars Hunters Hill Council has donated a time cap-
would be on all day Sat- FIRSTLY, many of us can first female Yellow Wig- 10am via facebook when opened by Ryde Mayor sule which will contain items of interest including
The Weekly Times this week celebrates entering EDITORIAL by urday October 17 but has remember the joy and gle and TWT Gladesville we can dance and singa- Alderman ELS “Sep” this edition of The Weekly Times to be opened on
our Centenary Year as your pacesetting Local, John F Booth AM been cancelled because excitement of the SYD- Christmas Festival Teen long to Emma’s favourite Hall 60 years ago next September 24 in fifty years time.
Independent and Free community Local Newspaper. of the coronavirus epi- NEY 2000 Olympic Queen and later our 2009 songs. Thursday September Major celebrations have been postponed to
While the celebrations may be muted this week because of the dreaded Managing Editor demic. Games which opened 20 TWT Miss Eastwood And readers will also 24, 1960 when The 2021 because of the Covid-19 disruptions.
coronary virus pandemic restrictions we can assure you we will party like The Weekly Times Instead Ryde Council’s years ago yesterday Granny Smith Festival have the chance to win a Weekly Times editor PICTURED LEFT: Hunters Hill Quilters Mrs Judy
nothing before when we are all set free again! Events team has pre- when everybody had a Queen celebrates her meet and greet with John F Booth AM was Greirson and Mrs Iris Grayson presented the school
Let’s make whoopee to cheer us all up again in the spirit of the great pared a month long pro- welcoming smile on birthday this Monday. Emma as well as Emma an alderman known as with a commemoration quilt pictured in front of the
Dame Vera Lynn! gram of activities in their faces and we all Emma will also star in a prize packs. Details later John Action Booth who school with Principal Ms Kim Dudgeon and students.
Meanwhile, we will try and lighten the load over the coming days, weeks October featuring a Drive had an extra pep in our Granny Smith Festival in The Weekly Times. nominated Sep Hall for SEE MORE ON PAGE 5.
and maybe months to inform and entertain you and all our multitude of in Cinema at Macquarie step. live performance on Sat- MIDWAY SHOPPING first popularly elected HRUUGNBTYEGRRSAHNIDLLFIWNAINL
readers. University, Granny’s Mar- EMMA WATKINS the urday October 17 at CENTRE was officially mayor of Ryde.
Like you, we are the survivors in the media game with all our competitors ketplace, Online Orches- Midway is the baby of
biting the dust and deserting you. INSIDE THIS WEEK: tra live at Brush Farm EMMA WATKINS The Yellow Wiggle and TWT Miss East- STARS TV creator Ross Rocca who still
In fact we plan to grow and prosper and extend our readership by popular House, Big Apple Talent wood Granny Smith Festival Queen 2009 will star in a live Andrew Hill of Mars- lives nearby with his
request into surrounding areas of Lane Cove, Canada Bay and Parramatta SUPPORT FOR CARPARK Quest, CWA Cooking online show on Festival Day Saturday October 17. field celebrated the bride Rose and their
which will also benefit our faithful advertisers. Hundreds of TWT readers have sup- video and TWT’s own 20th anniversary of son Ross Rocca Jr now
THIS WEEK we publish the Finalists in the TWT media partnership North- ported Victor Dominello’s Petition for Granny Smith Festival THIS YEAR’S Granny the lighting of the manages the centre.
ern Districts Local Business Awards. an enlarged commuter carpark at Queen and Yellow Wiggle Smith Festival will be cauldron at Sydney Celebrations planned
West Ryde launched in The Weekly Emma Watkins Live like no other before with 2000 Olympics at for the Diamond Jubi-
SEE PAGE 5. Times last week. SEE PAGE 3. Online. a number of events over Olympic park yester- lee have been delayed
GRANNY SMITH is pic- a period of a month in day. SEE MORE due to the dreaded
tured left with Ryde October. And naturally INSIDE PAGE 3. virus.
Mayor Clr Jerome Lax- we are very pleased that And of course The
3 FOR NEW MAYOR ale at Denistone East our former TWT Gran- Weekly Times this Hunters Hill Rugby
Three candidates will contest the Public School. Octo- ny Smith Festival Queen month September 1 won the Sydney
Mayoral vote for new Hunters Hill ber’s month long Gran- 2009 Emma Watkins celebrated entering our Suburban Rugby
mayor next Wednesday September 9 ny Smith Festival will will play a part to take 100th anniversary and First Grade Final def
to replace retiring mayor Mark Ben- feature special events away the coronavirus will have celebrations St Patrick’s Strath-
nett, pictured. for children including a blues for a while. throughout the year field on Saturday.
performance by Yellow including a Family SEE PAGE 19
Wiggle Emma Watkins Continued on Page 3 World trip for any read-
TWT on-The-spot PHO- JB’s World er who was around for HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA WATKINS TWT Gladesville Christmas Festival
TO. the first edition! 2004 Teen Queen and TWT 2009 Miss Eastwood Granny Smith Festival
Queen celebrating on Monday September 21.
Cheers, John F Booth
AM. Keep Smiling!

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years in the priest- ing from yesterday Sep- the new release The Secret Garden. SEE PAGE 2. plaint. I plan to have more TWT Granny Smith Festival Queen 2009 TEN TWT READERS can win Double Movie Passes to the Times is found, opened and
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day. Engisch launched the Frontline of the Pandemic Meanwhile try and have a her birthday on Monday and will star again after a delayed start because of COVID-19. SEE PAGE 2. Hill Public School’s Bicenten-
first edition in 1921 in pleasant week with the in Eastwood on Saturday September 19 nial celebrations. But from
SEE PAGE 8. Gladesville. Hope you TWT readers can win copies of “Frontline of the prospects of better things with a special live online performance on Frontline of the Pandemic in Australia 1919 book the grave I extend heartiest
enjoy the ride with us. Pandemic, Australia 1919” from Canada Bay Her- tomorrow. And trust you the traditional Granny Smith Festival day TWT readers can win copies of “Frontline of the Pan- greetings to all in 2070 from
itage Society. SEE PAGE 2. keep your chins up and grin cancelled because of Covid-19. demic, Australia 1919” just published by Canada Bay the year TWT is celebrating
Continued on Page 3 and bear it! Amen to that. Heritage Society SEE PAGE 2. our hundredth year of unin-
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Continued on Page 3 and Keep Smiling!

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HATCHES, MATCHES and DESPATCHES

LAGUZZA WEDDING

Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay presided over the
wedding at St Joseph’s Maronite Catholic Church,
Croydon of Sebastian and Michelle Laguzza on Decem-
ber 12, 2020.

Wedding reception was held at Conca Doro River-
wood and was a joyous affair enjoyed by all.

PICTURED left to right are Isabella Laguzza sister of
the groom, Max Laguzza mother of the groom, groom
Sebastian Laguzza, bride Michelle Laguzza, and father
of the groom Nick Laguzza.

Sebastian has lived in Eastwood all his 26 years
and was born in Ryde Hospital as was his father Nick
Laguzza.

Sebastian went to St Kevin’s Primary School and
Marist College Eastwood. He is a teacher of High
School English and also is Youth Ministry Co-ordinator
and Assistant English Co-ordinator.

Michelle is formerly of Hurstville Grove and is a Pri-
mary School Teacher.

Sebastian and Michelle have taken up residence in
their home at Picnic Point close to both their jobs.

Max is celebrating 30 years in Eastwood this year and
celebrating 30 years wedding anniversary to Nick.

Isabella is a former TWT Granny Smith Festival Queen
in 2014.

CASA
BIRTHDAY

GIUSEPPE CASA cele-
brated his 93rd birthday on
Saturday January 16 with
his six children and part-
ners pictured.
Giuseppe of Gladesville
emigrated from Agira Sic-
ily in 1953 and within a
year he married Carolina
by proxy.
They moved into Mor-
rison Road Gladesville in
1958 where they started
their family and Giuseppe
is now a proud father of
six, Grandfather of 17 and
Great Grandfather of 18.
He is a well-known mem-
ber of the Gladesville
community especially
a Gladesville RSL Club,
Coles, Gladesville Phar-
macy and the newsagency.

VALE RONALD WILLIAM LEWIS

Ronald William Lewis was farewelled at Field of Mars Cem-
etery December 17 2020. He was 84.

Funeral celebrant was John Truman and personal tributes
were presented by his elder daughter Diane Gardner and best
friend Brian Harris.

Irish Blessing was presented by Ron’s younger daughter Julie
Lewis Treadwell’s daughters Chloe and Olivia.

Brian Harris and Ron were vintage motor bike enthusiasts and
toured regularly.

Ron’s partner Dianne Hill is pictured depositing a flower on
his grave at Field of Mars Catholic lawn cemetery. TWT on-The-
spot PHOTO

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Stephen Sim is Heading North
STEPHEN SIM “The Voice
of Ryde” has sold his East Armenian
Ryde mansion and has children’s
bought his dream home in Art Exhibition
the Tweed Valley where he
will move to in coming days. A unique and special Art Exhibition
by children of Artsakh (Armenia) will
Steve last month celebrated be held this Saturday January 30 from
his 70th birthday at Henley Com- 6pm-10pm at North Ryde School of
munity club where he is pictured Arts Community Centre, Cox’s Road,
cutting the cake with his beautiful North Ryde.
partner Ratchada. TWT on-the-
spot PHOTO. Artwork will be on sale with funds
sent to support the children of Art-
Over the years Steve has been sakh.
very active in community affairs and
events in addition to his professional RSVP to 1800 674 764 essential be-
career including foundation chair- cause of Covid-19 restrictions.
man of the North Ryde Community
Bank committee, board member of CALL FOR TENDERS
North Sydney Bears and alderman
on North Sydney Council. UNIFORM LOGO LICENCE

In recent years he has been an- Tenders are called for the license of the Uniform
nouncer at Eastwood’s Granny Smith Logo for the school year possibly commencing
Festival and compere at TWT Rotary March 2021 and for a term of one (1) year.
Community Christmas Carols Spec- Annual school enrolments will be approx 860.
tacular on North Ryde Common. General enquiries and requests for a Tender
Information Package should be referred to:
Steve has offered his services to Vicki Moore
many and varied community organi- Business Manager
sations and charities as well as be- [email protected]
ing a prominent local member of the 02 9874 6544
Liberal Party. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed
envelope marked “Confidential - School
This Friday will culminate twenty Uniform Tender” and sent to:
years as a broadcaster on Northside Mr Lance Berry
Radio 99.3 FM with a final four hours Principal
blockbuster show from midday with Marsden High School
many guests including his standard 22a Winbourne Street
crew of Michael Parsons, Leo Elias, West Ryde NSW 2114
Brad Ryder and Michael Curin.

Listeners can tune into the web on
northsideradio.com.au for the final
show.

Steve says he will return regularly
to his old stamping ground to visit
his 96 year-old mum Elsie a resident
at Southern Cross Marsfield and
keep in touch with locals and close
friends and perform his favourite en-
gagements.

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Handy Phone Guide
The Weekly Times 9807 6666

ACCOUNTING bathroom BUILDING CARPET LAYING
renovations CONTRACTORS
ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES BILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631
(continued) ANDREW’S BATHROOM (continued)
0414 658 956 RENOVATIONS New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs.
BP CONSTRUCTIONS 40 yrs experience.
• C hartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent 0414 577 574
• Provided at reasonable rates 0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948 CEMENT RENDERING
www.rgaccounting.com.au • Over 35 years experience in bathroom,
kitchen & laundry renovations All building work including renovations, J PRESTIGE RENDERING
AIR CONDITIONING • Qualified & Insured workmanship. extensions, decks pergolas & carports,
• Projects available on Website bathrooms. 0410 746 378
ACE AIR CONDITIONING • Call for free measure and quote www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c
www.perfectceramics.com Lic R71536 Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality ser-
0411 967 333 ALTERATIONS 9674 7527
0418 484 216 vice g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q
Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C.
Lic 236838c BEDDING Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Cleaning
TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S.
BEDS ‘N’ SECONDS PAUL GILES Giltinan Builder P/L. Lic 91637c ABC Professional Cleaning
9481 0667
9879 4226 builders 0421 136 088
Sales, Service & Installation of all domestic
& commercial air conditioning equipment. Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS Chinese couple/ Home, Office or Strata. Mov-
www.townandcountryair.com.au Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens ing, Spring, Regular. Carpet Steam.
AU18964 Lic 125392c fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of 9879 4855 (free quotes) 0421 136 088
PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local
bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mat- 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 S & A CLEANING HUS & WIFE (owner)
1300 776 247 tresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville Renovations, Extensions and Additions by
the experts. Authorised STRATCO Dealer 0411 627 847 9630 8722
All Air Conditioning Work. and Home Renovation Specialist.
Lifetime Warranty On Workmanship 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Home/professional/spring/
❁ Repairs Holders! www.spinryde.com.au regular/moving/windows. 15 yrs exp.
❁ Service/Maintenance
❁ Installation BLINDS NSW Builders Licence 45000JP Cleaning – High Pressure
www.provenair.com.au Lic 310465C AU50152
Alliance Climate Control SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS CMT Building Services (NSW) Pty Ltd NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN
0416 246 431
8036 2372 8765 1733 9888 5406 0414 765 181
Over 20 years experience in all aspects Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer.
Air Conditioning Installation, Service & Re- Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland of renovations, refurbishments, and No job too small.
pairs. Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at
A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split & factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian alterations. Call Chris on 0416 246 431 Clotheslines
Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C blinds same day service. for a consultation
Lic: 254214C
ANTENNA BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS
GRAMERCY PROJECTS DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691
MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST Cameron 0401 805 534
Nathan 0410 427427 Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on
0431 444 111 Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals new or repairs.
and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron. • Design & Construct Custom Built Homes. Full range of folding lines
Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, • Extensions, Alteration & Additions.
Gov app 5 yrs warranty. bricklayers • Renovation Packages Call Richard 0407 585 691
• Kitchen & Bathrooms
ARCHITECTS BRICKLAYER/BLOCKLAYER • Decks & Pergolas COMPUTERS
0411 762 242 • Home Warranty Insurance Available
PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L 30+yrs experience. Professional. Small to medium • No obligation fee quotes GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS
www.gramercyprojects.com.au
9878 5850 NSW Builders Licence 300222c 0401 339 402

P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, ca- jobs. Insurance work. Replace rusted lintels. Con- CARPENTER/BUILDER • Free service call
pable of handling all types of work, both resi- crete rend3ering. Free quotes. • Home office support
dential and commercial, alterations or new. Lic. R83479 • I.T. specialist
• All work guaranteed
ASBESTOS REMOVAL QUALITY WORK GUAGRaAryN0TE4E3D1 163 114 M JD CARPENTRY 0414 418 248 • www.g1computers.com.au
Matthew
ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807 GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and
* Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For maintenance works.
* All types of Asbestos removal prompt reliable service call Gary. Lic No 180752c concreting
* Garages & Sheds Demolition
* Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections ASH BUILDING & CARPENTRY PTY LTD
* Free Quotes * All areas
* Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg. BRICK & BLOCK LAYSItNevGe 0409 124 751 0415 123 658 AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE
* Fully Licensed & Insured Residential builders, extentions, renovations,
www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Face- Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. kitchens, bathrooms and decks. Charlie 0413 777 239
book/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney Plus heritage work. Call Steve. “Professional and reliable service at a
Lic.Class B 210719 Lic. 55906c competitive price” Lic 332083C Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete
work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs
ballustrades RANA CONSTRUCTIONS Carpenter/Builder 0412 691 470 welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. Lic. 129960c
0419 623 853
WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM Retaining walls, Brick & Lintel repairs, new General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402
renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small
9645 6358 openings made & closed, insurance & strata jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience. Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc.
Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c Lic11427C
Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless work. Call Roberto. Lic 217657c
steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing,
auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote,
helpful services. wardsteel.com.au

bathroom CARPENTRY CONCRETE SPECIALIST
renovations & JOINERY 0418 289 791
BUILDING All concrete jobs – driveways, paths, fill ins, slabs.
CONTRACTORS James 0428 581 542 50 years experience. Prompt service. Call today

SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS For construction of & repair of decks, pergo- 0418 289 791 Lic R79240
las, doors &  new building work call James
9879 4855 TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT Lic 179663c

7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 0418 493 789 CARPET cleaning
Beautiful bathrooms, fully renovated &
guaranteed! For all new work, extensions & alterations, The Stain Doctor
10% Discount (max $500) to renovations or refurbishments. To advertise
Seniors Card Holders! Vincent 0407 491 623 Phone:
www.spinryde.com.au NSW Builders Licence MBA Quality work. Lic 100569c
Difficult carpet stains?? Even after steam 9807 6666
45000JP NOW IN SIX LANGUAGES! cleaning?! Specialist in advanced stain
removal. Coffee, wine, ink, food, oil and many
APS BATHROOM & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS others. Free quotes. Call Vincent 0407 491
0410 454 165 623
Thinking of Renovating ?
Call us for a free quote
Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renova-
tions
Over 20yrs Experience
Lic 207688c www.weeklytimes.com.au
www.apsbathroomsandkitchens.com.au

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The Weekly Times 9807 6666

concreting (continued) DRAINER (continued) Electricians (continued) GARDENING (continued)
RYDE SEWERFIX Roger’s Electrical Service
TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 9809 4230 0412 200 939 a & a absolute best price
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist 0422 628 109
0404 770 791 • Domestic work 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161
Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs- • Affordable service
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lop-
Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes ping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown gar-
• Local and reliable den, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack

over 25years experience Lic 52825c Over 50 year experience Lic. L985 Lic. 121864c GECKO PLANTSCAPE

concretE Cutting Electricians EXCAVATIONS Robbie 0412 131 362

MASTER CHASING SERVICES GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & Irrigation solutions for your garden during
MINI EXCAVATIONS water restrictions. Horticultural advice, gar-
0403 111 758 Grant 0403 868 457 / 9489 3543 den maintenance and green walls. Qualified
Glen 0418 268 040 Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie
Specialising in concrete cutting, core Local  Electrician.  No job to small.  Over 30 yrs 0412 131 362
drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. experience. Pensioner discount.      Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from
760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tip- NORTH RYDE GARDENING
pers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All
EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Ltd Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen 0414 765 181 9888 5406
Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean,
tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf,
DAMPNESS 9809 7001 0417 690 627 rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure
Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, FENCING
ANTI-DAMP repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. clean. Call Alan.

9817 7600 0412 229 955 Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 Thorn LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING SERVICES
St Ryde Lic 35887c
* Rising Dampness Nick 0408 688 949
* Condensation & Dampness GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool,
* Sub-floor Ventilation log walls. Free quotes Qualified horticulturalist
* Rising Damp Contact us for a free quote. 9807 1957 0419 200 011 Specialising in garden maintenance,
www.antidamp.com.au All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, KOALA  FENCING garden make over’s and organic
competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c vegetable gardens. Fully insured. Call Nick.
DEMOLITION Martin 0412 010 212
L OCAL RYDE DISTBRlaICkeT0E4LE8C8T8R4IC3IA4N33 AL’s COMPLETE GARDEN CARE
JTS CONSTRUCTIONS (NSW) Pty Ltd + Small family owned business Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences &
gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. Al 0414 753 258
0405 000 007 + No call-out fee call Martin 0412 010 212
Qualified horticulturalist, Complete garden
* Asbestos Removal * House/Garage ANDREW SPIES FENCING maintenance. Lawn mowing, hedging,
Demo * Detail Excavations * Duplex/ fertilising, weed control, Comm/Res/Strata
Home Builder 0410 534 692 Call Al

AS LIC: AD213306 DEMO LIC:AD212593 BUILD LIC: 279431C + Seniors discount Specialises in all types of fencing. View web- 0412 594 911Landscaping Services
site @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com
www.jtsconstructions.com.au + 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Joe 0405 000 007
+ Credit cards welcome Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration gar-
den design 15 years experience. Tree lopping
dentist Captain Cook Electrical Lic 288540c 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully
insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911
PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY GET SPARKED ELECTRICAL & Smith Fencing 0400 598 403
Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets.
9809 7110 COMPUTERS Small jobs & Repairs Welcome GAS
Greg 0422 169 313
• Over 25 years’ experience  in Putney ❁ How about a safety switch psmithfencing@gmail .com SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST
• Renowned for gentleness and care
• Exceptional quality at affordable price ❁ New installations or renovations FLORISTS 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
• Prompt appointments. 6 days ❁ Data, electrical
• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental ❁ Domestic, commercial & industrial BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new con-
nections/servicing/commissioning of room/
check-up and mouthguard ❁ Fast reliable service. 9874 1577 central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial
• Book On-Line ❁ Servicing All Area Lic 180641c
Multi Award Winning Florist kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater
www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Py-
Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp Member Interflora rox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse,
DOG GROOMER Ian 0412 988 012 Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao
Email: [email protected] Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmas-
Groom To You 0400 126 794 ✓ Same Day Service
✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, FURNITURE REPAIRS ter, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ
Clipping, bathing, blow dry, nails trimmed, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) & CABINET MAKING conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same
ears cleaned. ✓ Pensioner Discounts day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All
All breeds under 25kg. At groomers home ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville work Guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft-
in West Ryde. ✓ Small Jobs Welcome pos, 24/7 Emergencies.
Ph: Corinne Cucek | Groom To You | TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE Lic 143252C
0400 126 794.
www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C 0417 457 897 8765 8949 GLASs
DOLL REPAIRS Custom made furniture and specialist repairs &

9808 6314 DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES restoration work. 30 years experience. GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE

Old and modern dolls and teddy bears repaired, 9817 3416 9816 3055
cleaned and dressed. Local family team. Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens,
Andrew/Electrician 0417 909407 garage doors mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure
Yvonne and Cheryl Phone 9808 6314 Tina/Admin 0451 899622 and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.
RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965
DRAINER Power & lighting, All electrical work, Upgrade
switchboard, Rewiring, Ceiling fans, Smoke Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call
SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c for free quote.
alarm, Data & telephone. Lic 201164c
0414 837 679 Phil  9715 1804 GARDENING
MAX ELECTRICAL SYDNEY  To advertise
Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water ABLOOM ACE GARDENING Phone:
Toilets,  basins,  baths,  shower,   laundry,  kitchens 0433 655 591
Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treatment 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 9807 6666
All work guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. 24/7 emergency. • All Electrical Work (Domestic & Commercial)
Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. • Switchboard Upgrades Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard
• Smoke Alarm / CCTV / Data Telephone clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing,
Lic 278587C Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal,
Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash,
EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance,
Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best
Gerard 0408 447 882 hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad
All electrical repairs – residential & commercial
rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new wor
Call Gerard. Lic 82184c

16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 27 January, 2021

Handy Phone Guide
The Weekly Times 9807 6666

GUTTERING & Ironing services LAWN MOWING pest control
METAL ROOFING 0411 155 774
IRONING JAYS MAINTENANCEJaPsLoUnS0424 619 816 Access Pest Control
Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days
02 8605 6637
GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around SERVING THE LOCAL AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS. Lawn,
gutters cleared. Fuly Insured. Cal Jason All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner
9477 5943 discounts). Will beat any competitor quote
Lic # 5092837
We clean roof gutters, no mess, local,
guaranteed, insured KITCHENS NS LAWN CUTTING - Affordable FORENSIC PEST CONTROL PC

GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST Granite & Marble Natural Stone 0412 448 623 1300 360 457
The Pest Detectives All termite & general
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 9809 3623 Good Pensioner Discounts. Free Quotes. pestcontrol, sub floor ventilation & bird control. PC
10 Years experience. Satisfied customers. Insured.
Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, Kitchen & vanity tops 100’s of colours. Est Lic 3433
on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) 60yrs Gladesville.
Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, www.ronbennettmarble.com.au PEST CONTROL 9449 2948
flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, NOISES IN THE ROOF?
raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 0413 395 444 LAWN MOWER REPAIRS Be rodent free this winter from
25 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted as little as $180.00. We also do Pos-
Full Kitchen Package $4999 RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 sum Removal! 40+ yrs Exp.
ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services
Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers,
• Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing Rangehood, Sink, Mixer tap, Tiles brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL
• Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning 256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville Guaranteed service. Factory trained &
• Discounted prices & free quotes [email protected] qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery 0423 203 356
• Over 40 years in the industry www.aryankitchen.com.au available (charges apply)
• Fully licenced and insured ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites
• Comprehensive warranties COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services
From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au
Glenn 0414 717 111 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line
hairdresser trimmer repairs & service. PLASTERING
Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete
want a great haircut? PAINTERS & DECORATORS GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES
Ejoxbp.eArliletnracde.eFs.reUenQbeuaottaebs.lePpernicse.Ds.isBcu. i0ld4e1r42701Y7e1a1rs1 Demitri 0404 770 412
9888 5257 Lic no 301036c All types of plastering * Reasonable rates.
PETER PAINTING
Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Call Demitri Lic 288665c
Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East.

0423 808 115 8819 2795 PLUMBERS
HANDYMAN 25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner
KITCHEN REPAIRS Discount. Free Quotes
S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Lic 157468c
KITCHEN REPAIRS
Sam 0414 413 326 RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST
Angelo 0408 677 614 9638 1398 0419 409 130
Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & 0412 944 025 All general plumbing including gas. (24hr
Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free
Ph. Sam Kick-boards etc. Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880
No job too small. Free quotes 7 days. of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Mastercard & Visa welcome.
Nicholas carpentry & Handyman [email protected] Lic no 139738C Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c
services
MICHAEL THE PAINTER COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE
Steven 0419 606 288
Michael 0412 444 838 0414 808 809 9808 3020
• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906
• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint- • Professional and reliable
ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this LANDSCAPING • All types of painting • All areas S.A.PLUMBING SERVICES FREE CAMERA
advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven • Reasonable rates • Best quality SERVICE WITH EVERY BLOCKED DRAIN
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc
0416 297 555
Retired Builder Call Michael. Lic 320177c
All suburbs
Charlie 0411 703 057 *NICK’S LANDSCAPING & DESIGN* W Z FINE PAINTING SERVICE PTY LTD • electric eel • leaking taps
0418 169 369 • hot water • water • roof guttering
Small Jobs, Repairs, Competitive Rates. All types of maintenance landscaping. Sand stone David 0450 726 188 • gas fitting • leaking toilets • blocked drain
Call Charlie 0411 703 057 * Reliable and professional • home renovations • real estate strata.
retainable/ Timber Wall / Block Paving / Repairs & all * Guaranteed quality and price. • 7 days a week friendly sevice. Lic 178744c
* All types of painting * Fully Lic & Ins.
types of landscaping, Lic 96884c * Free onsite quote.
Lic No 310324c

hot water services TREEMENDOUS LANDSCAPES P/L Aspect Painting & Decorating POOLE & CO PLUMBING 0412 200 939
9809 4230
RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE 9874 2605 Paul 0407 207 672 0401 951 257 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years.
* Blocked drains cleared
9809 4230 0412 200 939 Landscape design & construction. Member of AILDM All types of painting, reliable, g’teed service, free * Taps & toilets
Lic 77216c quotes, pensioners discount fully insureds * Hot Water
Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas Lic149577c * Gasfitting

hot water heaters. Lic No L985. EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162 www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985

RYDE SEWERFIX
* Master Painters Association Member.
Ryde City Hot Water & Plumbing MORNING BLUSH LANDSCAPES * Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing &
repainting. Interior/exterior 9809 4230 0412 200 939
Alfred 0418 976 679 0419 227 477 * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed.
www.edgepainting.net Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st
LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. Paving, Decking, Pergolas, Planting/Turfing • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location
• Hot Water Repairs & Replacements Drainage, Retaining Walls, Brick & Block Lic 267578c/MPA280514 • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes
• Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General Concreting, Pathways, Driveways, Fencing.
Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical Honest painting 0452 639 991 Over 50 year experience Lic. L985
Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or
Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C Ph: 0419 227 477 Lic 282208c Over 20 years experience. Specializing in PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING
repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. 0418 961 406
A LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured.
Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Laundry/Bathroom Lic 312751 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792

Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Nicholas Carpentry & PAINTERS & DECORATORS NOW IN SIX LANGUAGES!
Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Handyman Services
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Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Steven 0419 606288
Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same PERFECTION PAINTERS
day service, reliable, professional, efficient. Full premium renovation service - waterproof,
All workguaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards, tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Joseph 0451 123 231
Quote this advert and get 10% discount!!
Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c www.nicholascarpentry.com.au * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning
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Free & Quote Insured
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YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER Ryde City Hot Water & Plumbing BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 SAID or JAMES 0408 292460
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Alfred 0418 976 679 All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Bricklayer, Stonework, Concreting & All
Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. Repairs. No job too small. Fully insured.
Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. • 5% donated to disabled.
Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water Hot Water Repairs & Replacements Lic 123259C Lic R85372
heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer. • Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General
Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical rubbish removals stove repairs
Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or
Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL RYDE REPAIR CENTRE
BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters,
cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/ REFRIGERATOR Glen0418 268 040 0409 833 832
asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No REPAIRS
job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast
RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 • Excavator for hire service 0409 833 832 9807 9828
C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c • Domestic/Commercial
Repairs all fridges/seal washers, • Good Rates surveyor
GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen.
9817 4777 0413 402 599 833 832 9807 9828 ATS LAND SURVEYORS
For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL
24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. REMOVALISTS 9808 6854
Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C Cheapest Price’s
AB HOME REMOVAL Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@
CMF PLUMBING 9809 2536 CallGarry0416 295 790 atssurveyors.com.au
0411 232 629 9808 4220 0431 995 369 9745 5772
• Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting * All types of waste (large or small) TILES/TILING
• Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV Excellent Service. No job too big or small. Local * House hold / Commercial
• No job too small Lic 117469c and interstate. $80 per hour. * Deceased Estates * Senior Discounts ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES
* Free Quotes * 30 years exp
FRANK DRAPER SEWER REPAIRS & * 7 Days a Week Gabriel 0404 032 426
REPLACEMENTS 0438 065 852
Free Quotes, High Pressure Water Jetter Service. - roofing safety rails Specilaising in bathroom renos & all types
Ryde Lic 181690c of wall & floor tiling. Call Gabriel Lic 251461c
Safety Rails by Rails 2U
RYDE GAS COMPANY J & M SCHALK. TONY TILING
Les 0439 967 102
9809 4230 0412 200 939 9878 4483 0408 642 056 0414 616 366
Make your home safer by installing internal and
Local Gas Specialists external rails by experienced installer. All Ceramic Tiles (wall & floor) etc.
· Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced Can supply and install large range of rail sizes, All waterproofing. All areas. Lic No R78511
· Carbon Monoxide Testing Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac- no long waiting lists. No job too small. Senior
· Hot Water Heaters Discounts. Obligation Free Quote. Ph Les tree lopping
· Leak location & repair ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302.
· New installations, replacement & additions SKIP BINS VIC’S TREE CUTTING
· Bayonets & BBQ conversions. Lic. L985
LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST PAYLESS MINI SKIPS 0404 162 752 9858 2874
TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000
We repair, supply, install direct to you TAPS, 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 0402 844 744 George 0415 224 460 Tree pruning and removal, stump grinding. Fully
TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/ ins. Free Quotes. Qual Aborist. Family business.
skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing, 2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising
and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! 0414 333 461 Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebed- in small drives. Call George A.J’S TREELOPPING &
Lic 40572c RUBBISH REMOVAL
ding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, Solicitors
relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Down- & CONVEYANCING 0412 933 031
LOCAL PLUMBER 0488 801 042 pipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same
dAallywsoerrkvicgeua–rarneltiaebelde., 2p5roYfersssieoxnpa.l, Ce/fCficairednst., OSBORNE HOWELL 9807 3222 Quick, reliable, fully insu red, free quote, pens.
• Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. disc. Extra services incl. stump grinding, garden
• 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers Lic 143252c Over 50 years in RYDE. main, small concrete jobs, etc.
• On-time & Reliable Shop 6, 43-49 Blaxland Road, Ryde
• Plumbers you can trust sam’s roofing P/L (Entry via Argyle Ave) Wills, Estates, S T J Group Tree Services
• All works guaranteed Probate, Conveyancing, Family Law, Com-
• $0 CALL out Sam 0416 178 058 mercial Leases, Sale of Business. 0412 111 785
• You approve the price before we start! All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small
$50 OFF when you mention this AD LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122 Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree
services - removal, clearing, lopping,
Need a Local Plumber Fast? 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c Established 1983 - stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free
Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Quotes • call Steve
9191 7353 Top ryde top roofing Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring
0410 322 681 9871 0313 Power of Attorney. Home visits available. Tree Lopping Services
Do you have no hot water? • High pressure cleaning 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville
IAsreyoyuorudr rtaaipnsbaloncdkteodil?ets leaking? • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. 0412 594 911
FDooryfaosutwfraienntdalyn seexrtvraicgeawsitphoainst?mile Sewing Machine
Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Wanted To Buy 0401 802 752 grinding storm work. Emergency services
qualified arborist landscaping . Best and
PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c Old Singer or Bernina Machines. cheapest service. 15 years experience.
Any age/condition. Additional $20 if deliv- Free quotes fully insured 7days service
The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 ered to Drummoyne. Simon 0412 594 911
• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers Call Malcolm on 0401 802 752
• $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service roof painting ATTACK TREE SERVICES
• Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared
• Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting 0419 227 477
• Seniors Discounts AARON’S ROOFING
www.pureplumbingpros.com.au ✓ Qualified Arborist ✓ Tree & Hedge Pruning
0410 322 681 9871 0313 ✓ Tree Removal ✓ Palm Tree Tidying
ALL DAY/ NIGHT PLUMBING ✓ Stump Grinding ✓ Rubbish Removal
High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs &
0414 849 366 colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc. Call Bassam 0419 227 477

Blocked Drains specialists. Plumbing, Drain- PETER PAINTING
ers and Gasfitters. Senior discounts ph 9888
0423 808 115
9940 / 0414 849 366 Lic 123739c 8819 2795

To advertise High pressure clean & painting. Free quotes.
Phone: 9807 6666 20% off quoted price. Work Guaranteed.
Lic 157468c

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TV REPAIRS VENETIAN BLINDS weddings WINDOW CLEANING
EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
AMORS VENETIAN BLIND LAUNDRY RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY (continued)
0412 566 100 9807 2772 8765 1733
0414 843 759 SPIC AND SPAN WINDOW CLEANING
• Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus Gentle pressure clean, wax finish, re-cond. of all
• Get your DIGITAL Ready makes, free wash with all full reps. Same day serv. WINDOW CLEANING Greg 0411 055 476
• All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, An- Meas & quote on venet, vertical & Holland. Gladesville.
tenna • Owner operated for 20 years NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING, Also soft house wash. Greg: H/ pressure clean-
WASHING ing. Sydney Water exempt.
WEST RYDE TV & DIGITAL BOX SET UP 9808 6773 Eugene0415 258 454
MACHINE REPAIRS OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING
9804 6954 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins.
RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Eugene 9874 2815 David 0412 667 525
DVD, home theatre, plasma TV Antenna,
install & repairs 35 yrs exp. Pen Disc. Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dish- Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified. Fully
washers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 Insured 20 yrs exp. Call David

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Wednesday 27 January, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 19

Sydney FC and Sydney Hales storms for Sydney ☐ The Sydney Thunder’s Alex
Sixers sign new deals Thunder in local derby
Hales celebrates an outstanding
A massive innings by Alex Hales and innings in the local derby against
a new cricket record marked the Syd- the Sixers
ney Thunder’s thrilling victory in the
local derby against the Sydney Sixers
in Adelaide on Friday night.

Both Sydney FC and the Sydney Sixers have The Thunder’s batsmen score of 5 for 232
announced new partnership deals for 2021. eclipsed the record set by the Hobart Hur-
ricanes in 2017 to compile 8 for 223.
Sydney FC named the an initial first season with “The Sydney Sixers are
Glad Group a major part- an option for a further two one of the country’s pre- After watching our local team set this new
ner and the Sixers signed seasons afterwards if the mier sporting clubs who Big Bash record in this 46-run victory (232
CMC Markets as a key partnership proves suc- provide Sydney’s best for 5 against 186 for 5) over the competi-
sponsor. cessful. value summer entertain- tion leaders, Sydney Thunder coach Shane
ment,” Hawkins said. Bond said Hales’ innings of 110 was the
For the A-League club, Glad Group founder match highlight.
Sydney FC, the Glad and managing direc- “At the same time, CMC
Group will hold a shirt tor, Nick Iloski, said he Markets are Australia’s “Alex is an amazing player who played an
sleeve sponsorship posi- is excited to start a part- best value online broker incredible innings,” he said.
tion through the 2020/21 nership with “Australia’s and between us we are
season, also becoming leading football club”. both passionate about Hales is now the current BKT Golden Bat
Sydney FC’s technical innovation and customer leader and his form inspired his team to
partner, featuring on the “Sydney FC set the experience. third place on the competition ladder.
clubs A-League and W- standard both on and off
League coaching and the pitch,” Iloski said. “We are really excited Hales’ effort took his season tally to 462
high-performance staff’s to work with CMC Mar- runs at an average of 38.50 and a strike
match day outfits. “They are sports lead- kets to bring some of rate of 165.59.
ers, and their success is the BBL’s most engaging
“This is another great built on a family culture data to the devices of our As well as Friday night’s 110, he has also
partnership for Sydney and investment in their fans.” scored two half centuries.
FC with a company who community.
have an extensive pres- CMC Markets head One of these set a record for the fastest
ence across Australia,” “We are delighted to be of commercial for Asia in the Thunder’s Big Bash history reaching
Sydney FC CEO, Danny aligning with a club who Pacific, Cat Gallagher, 50 in 21 balls.
Townsend, said. have the same values said the Sixers’ focus on
and we look forward to leadership, inclusion and Hales said he simply took full advantage
“Glad Group share helping and sharing in our engagement aligns with of the Covid safe conditions at Adelaide
many of our key values future successes.” the CMC Markets brand. Oval.
and are a family-owned
business. Big Bash League (BBL) “Synonymous with the “When you get in at this place, it’s such a
club, the Sydney Sixers, Australian summer, crick- good place to bat with great value for good
“Much like ourselves hopes its new partner- et is a tradition adored by shots, a fast outfield and smallish square
they have a strong com- ship with CMC Markets fans across the country,” boundaries, everything clicked.”
munity commitment, will power the club’s new Gallagher said.
including a mutual link data driven social media INTERESTED IN PLAYING
through the Sydney Chil- content. “As one of the most FIELD HOCKEY in 2021?
dren’s Hospital Founda- successful teams in the
tion. We are very happy Sydney Sixers general BBL, the club’s strong
to be working with them manager, Jodie Hawkins, focus on inclusivity and
for the long term,.” said the club is excited to leadership resonated
partner with CMC Mar- strongly with us as a part-
The partnership covers kets during a challenging ner.”
time for the economy.

Hopwood takes out Grange Classic Women’s Hockey

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Hermitage Challenge at the Hunters
Hill Bowling Club. Men’s Hockey

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Denistone Women both teams for a great one Bowling Round-up Hunters Hill Men Carlingford District
point game Win Rk 5 M Bur- Men 
Tue Jan 19 Social M Sim- kett R Inchley Club Fours next jor Fours Rd 2 S Mewburn D M Lyall K Graham d P Noone ovic T Stanis J Mohan G Hatch d T Waygood P Peterson T Thu Jan 21 Social P Lansdown
mons C Heming P Jones P Rd Thu Jan 28 Dyer R Phillips S Garvey d A D Pocock L Hansen 29/23 Fri 21/12 J Elliot D Douglas D Ga- Thurtell 22/12 Sat Club Fours A Lowe J Hirst d N Snashall P 4s Champ’s 1st S/F 23/1 B
Dick d F Langdon C Whitelock Robinson L Byrne P Harbrow Jan 22 Jackpot Pairs V Solway lati A Heyes d A Blake T Chan J Moran R Moran D Madson P Hirst B Rothwell 16/14 P Small Wood P Roy J Uren P Murphy
C Jackson C Cupitt 16/8 M COLLEEN RENWICK B Fletcher 16/15 SF N Oppe- R Patterson d M Little T Little A Haworth D Roughley 16/13 Wade d B Cartwright J Wright F Palmer R Hopwood dr D Keg d J Arkins G Monk A Burgoyne
Armstrong R Isaac M Cul- disano N Swancott J Fry R 22/11 A Weaver P Hodkinson B Nicoll G Drabsch B Cutrone D Hillerman J Lloyd 22/19 So- G Blunt FMcManus J Blunt J R Preston 28/12 Wed Jan 20
lan d P Stewart A Lindley B North Epping Women Matheson d S Mewburn D d A Moylan S Skinner 21/13 A J Peisley d A Moylan D Linnert cial L Hattersley V Solway S Lowe d J Beale K Saggers K Social J Hobson A Burgoyne
Peddell 20/8 H Davis A Ross Dyer R Phillips S Garvey 26/12 Gordon R Campbell d P Henry T Peisley F McGarry 20/17 B Creedy d K Ansens O Hostrup Beatty 17/14 Fri Jan 22 Jackpot B Took d J Higgins J Roddy
E Bell d C Minogue P Orr M Tue Jan 19 Social E Stewart H M Hollier K Douglass M Hav- D Linnert 16/8 J Knight R Carabetta R Court P Henry S Bonthrone 17/8 S Smith B Pairs Game 1 M Burton G Brick- J Mazzaferro 22/19 D Turner
Pollard 21/13 J Brannagan Stibbs L Pierens d H Fletcher ron P Delves d S Slocombe D Johnston d M Knight B Paxton G Carroll d L Crow K Miners Piper d J Bowring R Aitken nell R Rose d G Burkett C Sand- N Holman N Elder d G Irving
S McClatchey F Domanko d H Stibbs R Knott 15/13 Maj Thompson R Thorp G Stace 20/12 R Newman C O’Connell C Piddick P Dawson 22/9 D 23/8 D Erskine S Hobson d M strom K Stuart 11/6 P Langwill T Siviour W Dewhirst 26/16
B McGrath C Smith B Smith Fours SF R Delves S Farrelly 30/9 Fours Plate SF D Byron D d B Carabetta G Drabsch Liversage D Moody G Gud- Terry C Marriott 28/10 D Lloyd W Cappelletto d T Burt D Hogan R French R Summerhayes
20/14 J Havron J Thorp d L Finnigan Singleton J Boulos W Daley d 21/20 S Arkins N Swanscott dr munson M Peisley d D Butt P Zucconi d M Smith L Stur- 11/3 M Roberts J McDonald d R Palmer d N Ward J Uren P
P Lane S Archibald S Caswell B Swan P Sherrard J Swan R J Elliot J Mohan 13/13 L Hans- G Harper G Stuart S Hatch man 17/14 J Juniper D Beauchamp 11/5 Murphy 28/14 G Laws P Roy d
COLLEEN HEMING 27/12 S Quessy J Palmer V Watkins 23/22 en A Crockart d G hatch K 17/16 P Smith P Cormican d S Game 2 G Burkett C Sandstrom B Logan B Goldsworthy 27/9
Riley J Swan d M Daley E Wat- Graham 24/17 M Woods M Ly- Shirley B Shirley 33/7 J Elliot A DAVID ERSKINE K Stuart d P Langwill W Cappel- J Arkins G Monk R Preston
North Ryde RSL ford M Phipps P Spaul 24/16  KEN DOUGLASS all d J Howe I Christopherson Rozsnyoi M Woods d J Elliot K letto 8/4 M Burton G Bricknell R d S Merani B Wood R Hurley
Women 24/18 C Madafiglio B White Johnson S McClatchey 21/12 North Ryde RSL Men Rose d M Roberts J McDonald 28/20 C Carmichael R Hoare D
SUE ARCHIBALD  Denistone Men J Klueckmann d R Ralston 16/3 T Burt D Hogan d J Juniper Kensett-Smith d K Lipscomb T
Tue Jan 19 Rk 1 M Martin J A Blake D Pocock 20/15 F DAVID POCOCK Jan 24 Social D Fenelon T D Beauchamp 17/2 Game 3 G King A Beloe 26/15 Thursday
Hope J Bax J Auberson 15 C North Epping Men Wed Jan 13 Social P Wildman McGarry D Walker d J Flem- Sweeney J Grabiec T Pisano Burkett C Sandstrom K Stuart Social 21/1 R Milner A Carter
Bamback W Hyland M Burkett D Linnert d M Little D Walker ing B Nicoll 24/21 B Lancett Lane Cove Bowls d W Coelho M Gale T Lov- d J Juniper D Beauchamp 13/9 d R Dickinson D Baillie 22/15
R Inchley 14 Rk 2 C Candrick Wed Jan 20 Club B Swan T 27/12 A Tutt A Crockart d A K Lake d P Dowling D Nelson eridge A Woods 28/7 I Pend- M Burton G Bricknell R Rose d A Minogue A Chan d C Nor-
F Lancett K Russell 18 A Bro- Holden M Havron d J Taylor Hayes B Lancett 25/12 T Lo- 20/18 L Crow B Cutrone d R Wed Social H Fox D Erskine leton B Gibson J Glen J Hui d P Langwill W Cappelletto 13/2 gate A Cukon 24/15 B Cupitt
holm C Renwick C Benson 17 K Douglass P Delves 30/10 B cascio L Ager C Welsby d A Court M Barton 16/14 Sat Jan C Marriott d H Fox J Barker I Hitchens A Benson D Hope T Burt D Hogan d M Roberts J B Wood R French d E Rayner
Rk 4 A Barton K Russer B Pat- Godsell R Thorp G Stace d J Isaacs A Blake J Knight 30/20 23 Social B Jasprizza E Coal- S Creedy 19/14 M Terry J J French 19/15 P Collins J McDonald 9/3 Sat Jan 23 Inter- I Kirkham R Mackenzie 17/15
erson 20 P Ferris R Stephens Clough W Spaul N Swancott R Ralston K Lake B Nicoll d B man J Knight R Johnston d C Blunt M Popovic d D Lloyd Morris P Dowling T Alliston d nal Pennant Trials C Paterson R Sat Jan 23 Social I Cummer-
I Hitchens 11 Rk 5 J Bryant S 18/17T Carters O Sherrard White B Jasprizza F McGarry Madafiglio L Fleming I Chris- A Gordon B Patterson 32/10 A Richardson C Hinton P Aub- Bauer W Cappelletto T Beno d ford R Hoare B Goldsworthy d
Beram L Macdonald 21 P Ying G Scott d A Macleod D By- 29/16 G Mitchell J Howe G topherson S Skinner 17/16 A O Hostrup N McKenzie L erson J Ferguson 30/12 B Hig- R Gledhill C Sandstrom K Stuart R French D Dheurle J Mazza-
S Fennell L Humphreys 7 Win ron J Fry 24/15 D Singleton Hatch d B Williams J Klueck- Crockart J Myers K Graham L Sturman d C Ansens M Anin- inbotham J McConnell T Van- R Rose 17/15 J Juniper B Hunt- ferro 30/20 R Milner T Siviour
Rk 2 C Candrick F Lancett K R Matheson d R Watkins S mann J Mohan 23/19 J Rae M Hansen d L Thomson M Little Amoli S Hobson 24/18 L Hat- derlaak d A Maybury G Butt er P Nightingale d G Burkett G R Summerhayes d Visitor A
Russell Thu Jan 21 Rk 4 M Palmer 18/15 R Kern R Vass d Wilson G Carroll d T Stanis C G Scott J Woods 31/10 J Rae tersley B Gray B Donaldson A Wray 26/6 T O’Shanassy C Norris I Ross 26/17 R Collyer Todorovski D Kensett-Smith
Tennant C Candick S Fennell N Oppedisano M Hollier 20/19 Madafiglio D Moody 22/15 D R Ralston D Lee d D Koch T d C Boardman G Boardman Costa S Layburn S Palmer d M Roberts G Jones G Bricknell 27/18 T Slater D Hosking J
24 C Toms J Bryant K Russell Sat Jan 23 Club L Driessen R Alice B Milner I Christopher- Locascio G Thomas M Lyall K Mulhall 28/12 P Biddell R T O’Shanassy S Rotondo G d J McDonald R Hopwood B Macphee d J Forbes R Hall
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20 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 27 January, 2021

Adam to fill Benji’s Boots

Grand FinalcombowithLukeBrooks!
By the one eyed Tiger
ADAM DOUEIHI has put his hand up to
take on the role of the Tigers new Five- Tiger fans will welcome the new
eighth this year to create a new winning Tigers attacking halves combina-
duo with half Luke Brooks. tion of playmaker Adam Doueihi
who will move from fullback to
partner Luke Brooks in an attack-
ing halves duo.

Unfortunately fans will have to wait a Position of skipper is up for grabs
week after the comp starts to see Adam with a possibility of last year’s Penrith
in action as NRL authorities have given Pets captain James Tamou a hot tip to
him a week’s holiday left over from last be joined in the front row with new prop
season. Joe Ofahenaue and Alex Twal.

So we will see him initially on Sun- Tiger fans are looking forward in an-
day March 21 in our first home game at ticipation to the new backline including
Cameltown hosting former Balmain Ti- Joey Leilua and James Roberts who
ger’s Teddy and his Bondi Chick chums. James Tamou says will bring magic
back to Leichhardt Oval and who are
Then its Newcastle Frights away Sun- real game-breakers. See ya there.
day March 28 and Easter Monday with
the Jellied Eels before our first home
game at Leichhardt Oval HQ Sunday
arvo April 11 when we greet the North
Queensland Milkmaids.

Madge confident

Tigers supercoach Michael “Madge”
Maguire is enthusiastic with his new
line-up of future Grand Final winning
super stars!

The team running out this year will be
closer to what Madge has been aiming
at with the best players available within
the salary cap.

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