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TWT EDITORIAL More Happy Birthdays!
The Weekly Times calls on the More people are dying of suicide than
State Government to open up of Covid-19 as figures released this Happy Birthday Yellow Wiggle MANY THANKS to all
the draconian Covid-19 restric- week on World Suicide Prevention Day Emma Watkins this week the readers and friends
tions and lift the suppressive reveals. of TWT who have sent
lockdown rules before more in- All is not doom and gloom this week as we us congratulatory mes-
nocent people die as a result of Every day counts. Nine young people continue to celebrate our 100th Birthday sages and greetings for
the police state regulations. under 25 years are committing suicide with greetings and congratulations from a our 100th birthday cele-
every day in Australia. myriad of readers and supporters. brations which are
Australia is fast becoming the laughing gratefully received by all
stock of the world as many nations are Suicide Prevention Australia has re- And we are happy to continue to extend of us at The Weekly
opening up all controls and abolishing ported a vast increase in suicides and greetings to readers and supporters Times and has given us
vaccine passport ideas. attempted suicide in the past twelve including our favourite Yellow Wiggle and the feeling that all the
months. TWT 2009 Granny Smith Festival Queen hard yakka, sweat, toil
The NSW Government has given up Emma Watkins who celebrates a birthday and some tears has been
responsibility for the government of Its Report says the greatest risk to sui- this week. See more inside. appreciated and worth-
the State and handed over responsibil- cide rates over the next twelve months while.
ity to bureaucratic “health officials” and are posed by social isolation and lone-
the Commissioner of Police turning the liness 88 per cent, unemployment and Continued on Page 3
State into a Police State. job security 74 per cent, family and rela-
tionship breakdown 69 per cent.
They are telling us not to talk to your
neighbour and turning us all into a na- The Report says “it’s no good having a
tion of “dobbers”! minister for health who knows nothing
about the suicide risks their portfolio
The Police commissars are blatantly represents”.
telling us how they delight in arresting
and fining innocent citizens absolutely The Report adds: If you are feeling dis-
exorbitant amounts and encouraging tress please reach out and access the
citizens to dob in their neighbours! various support services available. To
get help 24/7 phone Lifeline 13 11 44 or
Is this Australia? Or Nazi Germany or the Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659
Stalinistic Soviet Russia? 467. If you or someone you know are in
immediate danger phone 000 for emer-
gency services.

Lane Cove Council GLADESVILLE SHOPS TOWERS – P3 JB’s World
Signs synthetic
Turf contract for
Bob Campbell
Oval - PAGE 3

Anthony Roberts MP To TWT and John Booth.
A big thank you to your news organisation for such
Member for Lane Cove a prolonged, ongoing and engaging production which
has ser ved the vast local communities so ably, including
residents, businesses and organisations alike. The passion and
dedication you have demonstrated over so many decades has
been exemplar y. I wish to express heartiest congratulations from
myself and my team on TWT’s 100th Anniversar y.

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Annika and a piano spread this week’s joy!

Hope you are surviving This week’s photo is provided by Eric and is a picture of WIN! with TWT!
18month old Annika sharing the joy of music, playing the pi-
Covid-19 restrictions ano at her home. Reg Lindsay giveaway

Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns are con- The Weekly Times is calling on all our readers to help us Four TWT readers have won their choice of the
tinuing despite the State Government and their bombard social media with positive images each week. We following Reg Lindsay items:CD - ‘If you can
bureaucratic “Health Officers” claiming they want our readers to share images that bring joy to them- see me now’ or ‘The Roundup’; DVD ‘Country
are looking at eventually relaxing the draconian selves and others by uploading photos that are inspirational, all the way’; or book ‘Setting the pace’.
“health orders” as soon as practicable! happy or calming to their Instagram and Facebook pages.
Simply tag your photo with @weekytimesau on Instagram and
But when is that? Seems they love to exercise @weeklytimesaustralia on Facebook so that we can share the
their control over us. photo on our pages too.

The premier has given authority to the health And if you do not have access to the social media platforms,
bureaucrats and the Police Commissioner the just send your image via our new email address cathie@
right to rule the state Gestapo style and fine us weeklytimes.com.au.
for enjoying the sunshine or talking to our neigh-
bour. No Food on the table?
Support is not far away
What do you think? Let us know and Have
Your Say. Write to us at cathie@weeklytimes.
com.au

For many people, the choice between in, and each week people head home with a The winners -
bills to pay and food on the table is a sense of pride and a sense of hope that they who will be con-
weekly dilemma, but the local charity can keep going. tacted by TWT
Reach Community Initiatives is ready to for their choice of
help you get through this challenging year. With so much negative news around it’s prize - are:John
great to know that we have local stories of Kenny of Denis-
NEW TRADING HOURS The year 2021 has seen many unprecedent- hope and support. RCI has great support tone; Alan Finnan
ed events and it just keeps throwing up sur- with a volunteer team collecting food from of West Ryde;
Due to the impact of COVID-19 prises and challenges for many locals. local supermarkets and cafes, donations Daphne Mutch
our new trading hours are: from community members and also deliver- of Marsfield; and
Reach Community Initiatives (RCI) has been ies from Foodbank NSW. Robert Loving of ☐ Australian country mu-
Monday to Friday 8am-4pm providing support and assistance into our lo- Taree. sic legend Reg Lindsay
Saturday 8am – 2pm cal community for over a decade and during Just this week Foodbank, with the help of
Sunday Closed this season of lockdown that’s no different. donations and City of Ryde support, deliv- Fr MARTIN’S MUSINGS
ered to RCI a pallet load of emergency food
If inconvenient please call or text Each week dozens of people contact or turn hampers for distribution to the local commu- Learning from true stories
to 0412 010 353 to utilise our up at the RCI office seeking support to get nity.  An old Irish missionary priest who had served
pickup and delivery service. through the week. in the Congo in central Africa for many years
Whilst the COVID lockdowns have put on when interviewed shared this revealing story
ph 9805 0986 ph 9870 8955 They leave with a hamper full of groceries hold the many other community programs upon his retirement. 
and fresh food to take home. Every little bit that RCI runs during the year, including their
CoX’S road MaLL Midway Shopping Centre counts and every person matters. free community dinner held each month in He noticed that the village community had a
211 Coxs Rd, 117 North Rd partnership with C3 Cares, the feeding of power generator so he requested to his Provin-
North Ryde Denistone East Whether you are living by yourself, a single people has continued through Emergency cial Superior if he could buy a television set for
parent, a family or a small business owner Food Hampers. the native people. When his request was ap-
that cannot trade and lost income, the chal- proved and the television set connected it had
lenge of paying debts and feeding those that Even last Christmas their very popular access to television programs from America for
rely on that income is putting incredible strain Community Christmas Dinner couldn’t take 24 hours a day.
on the lives of people right across the Ryde place, yet Food Hampers were given out to
LGA and surrounding suburbs.  many in the local community who rely on He said that the native people watched it con-
connection and community contact over the stantly and then one morning no one came to
So each week Monday to Thursday the team Christmas period. watch it anymore. The priest met the village el-
at RCI open their doors and welcome people der and asked for an explanation, and was told:
So right now if you are struggling, or a
neighbour or friend is having a tough time, “That the people who put together these
through lost work or isolation due to lock- programs don’t know our culture and tradi-
down from their normal support systems, tions. Over time we only come to appreciate
RCI is open and available to assist in a very stories after people have made an effort to
practical way. know and then connect with our issues.”

DO YOU NEED Cat of the Week The enduring and valuable message here is
that effective teaching by way of a story only
EMERGENCY Shelby wants to celebrate comes to people after first getting to know some
FOOD his birthday with you of their important life traditions and history.

ASSISTANCE? This week’s Cat Of The Week is celebrat- Jesus of Nazareth was a master storyteller and
ing his birthday. behind his success is that he made the effort to
WE ARE OPEN know the history and the heritage of the people
“Help Selby Pussycat celebrate his first birth- who he was teaching.
W: REACHCOMMUNITY.COM.AU day this month by giving this friendly and playful
juvenile cat a forever safe and loving home,’’ Jo- He makes this point:
nine from Gladesville’s World League for Protec- “Why I choose to speak to them in stories is
tion of Animals said. that they look without seeing and hear without
understanding to what’s been said.” (Matthew
“Selby is our volunteer’s favourite cat as he Chapter 13 verse 13)
comes out to greet them when they are arriving
in the morning.  Father MARTIN R MAUNSELL
Parish Priest
“He is truly sweet natured and bonded with his
slightly more timid sister Shelly.  St Kevin’s Catholic
Church Eastwood
“So please let them stay together and adopt
both. 

“Naturally he is desexed, vaccinated, de-
wormed and deflead as well as vet checked.”

 To find out more as to how you can adopt him
or another cat in this time of lockdown please
call the World League or Jonine on 0409 741 414.

P: 9807 2500

A: 89 BLAXLAND ROAD, RYDE

(CNR TUCKER ST & BLAXLAND RD)

19 storey tower for Gladesville? Wednesday 15 September, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3

Lane Cove Council signs
synthetic Turf contract
for Bob Campbell Oval

Gladesville could have a residential tower of «but the supermarket» with associated cafes, restau- What about its review of environmental impacts?
up to 19 storeys in height under options put rants and specialty stores.
forward by Hunters Hill Council under a pro- Lane Cove Council has signed a contract with Synergy Turf
posed Gladesville Masterplan. Of the three options, Option One offers the most Manufacturing Pty Ltd to construct the synthetic pitch at Bob
public space at a generous 4,300 square metres but Campbell Oval.
The tower could be one of two high rise towers all options ensure access from adjoining streets and
located in the current shopping village bordered by onsite car parking. Before the contract was signed to commence works in September but this
Victoria Road, Massey Street, Cowell Street and and payments made or promised, is cold comfort in the middle of COVID
Flagstaff Street where current height controls only The council has also stressed the options are only Council should have completed restrictions.
allow for up to ten stories. proposed ideas that are up for public discussion and a full assessment (Review of
residents can have their say via a specially designed Environmental Factors -REF) of The GCA is of the view that a synthetic
A 19 storey tower is also higher than maximum 12 feedback portal on the Hunters Hill website. the environmental impacts of BCO should never happen - a view shared
storey towers allowed on the City of Ryde side of its proposed works according with Natural Grass at Bob Campbell Inc.
Gladesville. The State Minister for Planning will also need to sign to Greenwich Community
off a final development, which would take around 18 Association president Merri Only after this had occurred, would Council
A Youtube webinar posted by the Council on months to build after consent is given. Southwood. have been in a position to decide whether it
Friday at the link -  https://www.youtube.com/ could issue an approval to go ahead with a
watch?v=tqRlxHJV_HY  - confirmed the  suggest- The options can be viewed on the Youtube webi- The REF is in train and Council has synthetic BCO or whether it should prepare
ed  extra stories are part of a ‘’trade off’’ incentive nar video alongside architect plans showing over- committed to exhibiting it on its website and exhibit an Environmental Impact
to potential developers in return for more open shadowing, which has been an issue of concern with when finished, she said. Statement.
community space. nearby Gladesville Public School and neighbouring
residents. There are several steps required after that In its apparent haste to proceed with
«The buildings have been designed to be slimmer before Council will be in a position to either the synthetic ground, it seems that
and taller to provide less footprint on the ground so «We are also putting in a clause about good design proceed with the BCO work or prepare an Council has pre-empted the results
there can be more open space,» the council›s Di- excellence›› Mr Kourepis said. Environmental Impact Statement for public of its REF and signed a contract.
rector of Planning and Regulatory Services Steve comment But no work can actually start at
Kourepis told the webinar. He said the Council is also consulting the City of BCO until Council has completed its
Ryde as well as Transport NSW in regard to traffic “We welcome Council’s commitment not required environmental assessments.
He said if «the viability doesn›t work» the project is management and other issues. to commence works in September but this A Probity Plan has been produced to
not worth doing. is cold comfort in the middle of COVID ensure that the environmental assessment
A red flag issue is heritage. restrictions” Merri Southwood said. process is transparent.
Of the three suggested options revealed on the we- «A heritage item exists on the corner of Cowell and
binar, Option One has two 15 storey residential build- Flagstaff Streets at 10 Cowell Street and the three The GCA is of the view that a synthetic Greenwich Baths to
ings, a piazza and a new commercial centre. options have been developed assuming the building BCO should never happen - a view shared Open this Saturday
has been demolished or relocated, as any redevel- with Natural Grass at Bob Campbell Inc.
Option Two has a 14 storey and a 19 storey resi- opment of the key site will compromise the setting Greenwich Baths will open early this Saturday
dential building while Option Three has a 15 storey of the building as well reducing the opportunity for a The REF is in train and Council has September 18 which has been welcomed by
building near Cowell Street and a 19 storey building well-designed precinct,›› the council website notes.  committed to exhibiting it on its website Merri Southwood.
near Flagstaff Street. Mr Kourepis said the proposed development also when finished.
provides an opportunity to discuss improvements She commented this will be an opportunity
Mr Kourepis said the number of residents depends throughout Gladesville with shop owners and resi- There are several steps required after that to get some exercise but she advised normal
on the mix of one, two and three bedroom units but dents. before Council will be in a position to either Covid restrictions would continue to apply.
he touted a figure of around 300. «The Council said since we›re doing this we might proceed with the BCO work or prepare an
as well go up and down the strip on Victoria Road Environmental Impact Statement for public
Under the Masterplan the proposed commercial and see what other fine tuning might work and what comment.
shopping centre will be larger than the existing one came out of that were opportunities for those sites to
but the Arcade access point will be retained as it is. ensure Gladesville is successful.» We welcome Council’s commitment not

The webinar stressed that it is not the residential
apartments that would generate an increase in traffic

JB’s World Baden-Powell the fourth sister Lucinda Elizabeth, Quest and attributes it to
Baron of Gilwell follow-
THIS TIME last year I ing the passing of his elder daughters of the late Ryde her success in later years
said I hope you are surviv- brother Robert and Joan
ing the terrors and anguish is now the Lady Baden- Mayor Peter Graham’s and encourages all to join.
of this dreaded coronavi- Powell!
rus scare. I wonder if the elder daughter Katy. Unfortunately the dreaded
cure isn’t worse than the Wendy has visited
complaint. NSW numerous times Netta Cook would’ve Covid virus has cancelled
and officially opened the
Seems the loonies are Girl Guides exhibition been 101 Saturday and is the Granny Smith Festival
running the lunatic asy- room at historic “Adding-
lum with the state gov- ton” Ryde, home of the St still sadly missed by many. in Eastwood for the past
ernments giving control George’s Guilds of former
of an increasing Gestapo Scouts and Guides in Aus- *** two Octobers. We are all
style police state to the tralia, when she presented
unelected shamateur so the Guilds with a rare por- KEVIN LANCE of lo- hoping for better luck next
called “health officials” trait of her famous grand-
who really have little idea father. cal Rotary fame enjoys his year.
of what they are doing.
*** OBE plus one this Sunday Nino Stufani former
What we do know, how- Sergio Trujillo origi-
ever, is that lives of many nally from Colombia and and will celebrate with his Cox’s Road Mall North
Australians are being ru- hubby of Magdalena
ined by the draconian and Eichmeyer, my better special friend Barbara Ryde hairdresser and Ryde
quite ridiculous restric- half’s youngest daughter
tions imposed on us all and father of Martina Lee and family. Kevin has Councillor celebrates 77
when the rest of the world and Mathias party in a
is opening up and they locked down Vienna Fri- served as Rotary president with better half Yola and
are laughing at Australia day. Magdalena was
that used to be known as chief viola player in the twice plus 27 years service daughter Diana on Tues- We are here to
a great freedom loving Colombian Symphony answer all
nation. Orchestra and Sergio the as Treasurer at Gladesville day.
viola player when they your questions
It’s time to wake up Aus- met, and bingo. Now they and now at combined Rod Geddes number Hfaomnioliuesrifnogr our
tralia. are making sweet music years to come For more information
and babies together. Eastwood Gladesville Ro- three son of Geddes clan get in touch today
*** JB cousin Alan Booth 1300 389 888
FRANK BONNER and his better half Lyn tary Club. matriarch Miriam also
of Eastwood Real Estate celebrate 55 years wed-
fame heads This Week’s ded bliss Friday and no Barbara reckons Kevin celebrates Tuesday as
Birthday Honours List doubt will be celebrated
celebrating today with his by Alan’s younger brother is a wonderful bloke and does our former PM of
energetic better half An- Ron who was born in
gelina who is busy among Ryde and now resides in friend and thanks her note none other than 007
other endeavours produc- Grenfell where our fathers
ing an historical book on were born. blessings as a kidney Kevin Rudd.
the Italians in Ryde. Frank
is also an active member *** transplant recipient six ***
of Eastwood Chamber of Bob Kaye-Smith past
Commerce where his in- president of Ryde Rotary years ago which was the JB Godson Alan Bur-
put is always welcomed. Club faces 71 candles on
his birthday cake Satur- best birthday gift of life. ton younger son of Joan The new Mausoleum of The Holy Way at
day same day as Betty Macquarie Park is an impressive semi-open
Tonkin nee Ridley who is Mason Cohen who was Edmonds Burton for- structure that incorporates:
the same age as TWT and
born at Tennyson Point a promising Ryde Rugby merly of Ryde and the late
and lived most of her life
in Albert Street Glades- player as a nine year-old Len Burton Queensland
ville.
Audrey Honor Smith in 2004 when we first met State hockey captain of
turns twelve Saturday
and celebrates with her him turns 27 Sunday same Surfers Paradise cel- • Crypts
siblings, twins Adelaide • Vaults
and Declan, Matilda and day as Kylie Polglase cel- ebrates next Wednesday • Ash garden
Josephine and mum and • Columbaria
dad Anna and Rev Mark ebrates. same day as Ryde Rotary • A courtyard, water features, as well a reflection garden to honour
Smith at St Paul’s Angli-
can church Lithgow. Two older cits celebrat- couple John and Janelle the life of our ancestors for generations
Madeline Alethea Wat-
son turns seven Saturday ing also are Alfred Ad- Dodd celebrate 42 years
and celebrates with big
ams turning 100 and Dor- wedded bliss.

othy Kenning of St Johns Russell “Rusty”

North Ryde and Christian Berther turns 54 next

Community Aid at East- Thursday elder son of

wood who volunteered Noelene and brother of

at The Shack Epping as a Sharon and Jason same Price includes the complete package: interment, inscription, and
ongoing maintenance with no further costs.
volunteer English teacher. day as Andrew Davis of

*** Eastwood and Landmark

CLINTON and Hotels fame and Pauline

CATHIE HANNEY cel- Detjin while Scarlet Ci-

ebrate 35 years wedded ara Kaur Sahota daugh-

bliss Monday while Ayes- ter of JB’s youngest niece

ha Jadhwani celebrates Amber Booth Sahota

36 candles on her birthday turns sixteen in Pommie-

Sophie Louise Mitchell cake.  land celebrating with dad

daughter of Alison and *** Jatsinder, brothers Oscar

Bradley Mitchell and EMMA WATKINS and Luca and missing for

adored granddaughter of world’s first female Yel- the first time her grand-

Graham Mitchell turns low Wiggle and TWT mother Maggie Barnier

fifteen today. 2004 Gladesville Christ- Booth widow of JB’s twin

*** mas Festival Teen Queen brother Dr Peter Arthur

WENDY BADEN- and TWT 2009 Granny Booth who passed away

POWELL Grand- Smith Festival Queen last year. May they both

daughter of founder of celebrates another happy rest in peace.

Scouting and Guiding birthday Tuesday with

Lord Robert Baden- years of dancing, sing- BUMPER STICKER:
I’m in no shape to
Powell and Lady Olave ing and bringing joy and exercise.

celebrates tomorrow in happiness to millions of Northern Cemeteries is a not-for-profit organisation taking care of community needs.

lockdown in Dictator Australians and around

Dan’s Melbourne as does the world. Macquarie Park Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium
North Ryde Cnr Delhi and Plassey Roads, North Ryde NSW 2113
her brother Michael and Emma maintains a close ***
Keep Smiling!
better half Joan and fam- interest in our TWT Gran- JOHN F BOOTH AM

ily. Michael is now Lord ny Smith Festival Queen

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 15 September, 2021

Letters to the Editor Hunters Hill Guest Column

Lane Cove Mayor congratulates LETTERS claims made in the title and The Weekly Times is a
The Weekly Times centenary subtitle supported.   proud part of our history
Welcome
Dear Sir is digging for himself at If you have figures sup- The Hunters Hill Branch of the Aus- To The POINT
Seeing the stand of Christie Park (TWT Sep- TWT welcomes letters porting the first two state- tralian Labor Party congratulates with
newspapers outside my tember 9, 2021)). from our readers. Full ments then publish them. The Weekly Times on its Centenary JOHN BIRCH AM*
local shop, it’s always name, address and and the special Centenary Edition.
impossible to resist pick- It is well known the telephone number MUST You can’t because there the Federal electorate of Martin which
ing up a copy of TWT!  best soccer players to be supplied, even if not is no such evidence that The Weekly Times has been a proud bridged the Parramatta River.
I love to see who’ll be train in Ryde City don’t for publication. Send to: deaths from lockdowns are part of the story of Hunters Hill and has
featured in this week’s front use Christie Park, a huge TWT PO Box 123, Ryde greater than deaths from fought for the rights and opportunities of The Labor Party won the seat in 1929
page photo - a local sports fenced off public park on 1680 or email: contactus@ COVID 19.  all. The Hunters Hill Branch of the Aus- and 1943 and 1946. In 1940 the law-
hero,  a hardworking com- the other side of the M2 weekly times.com.au tralian Labor Party shares this commit- yer Richard Kirby was President of the
munity member, or a lively near Macquarie Uni. Yes people are under ment. Hunters Hill Branch and the meetings
crowd at a local event - Don M standing for stress and mental health is were held in the kitchen of his Historic
rightly enjoying what they In 2019 ALP Mayor Lax- Lane Cove Council suffering.  In a week when the Australian Senate house Wybalena.
have achieved.   ale flatly rejected the idea inquiry into media diversity is meeting it is
So it was a delight to see of a comparatively low Dear Sir, That is what the survey particularly appropriate to celebrate the Subsequently Sir Richard Kirby was
that last week’s front page cost stand-alone ameni- After considerable delib- tells us.  It says nothing centenary of The Weekly Times and for President of the Australian Conciliation
featured The Weekly Times ties block for women at eration I have decided to about deaths.  the past forty two years the stewardship and Arbitration Commission from 1956
itself, celebrating and en- Christie Park which is stand as a candidate in the of the paper by John F Booth AM. to 1973.
joying 100 years as our the park’s only real defi- Lane Cove elections.  Also there is overwhelm-
community newspaper.  ciency. In comparatively recent ing evidence about the val- The paper has always been fiercely Other prominent members of the
This is certainly a great years Lane Cove Council ue wearing of face masks. independent and particularly under the branch have included Rodney Cavalier
achievement. Instead he preferred the has strayed from what I used leadership of John Booth who has been NSW Education Minister 1984-1988,
I would like to give my plan to destroy the ex- to regard as a friendly inti- You need to withdraw a champion of individual rights  resulting John Watkins NSW Deputy Premier
thanks to editor John Booth isting purpose built two mate Council to becoming a those statements from in his being awarded a Member of the 1984-1988 and Tas Bull  General Sec-
for bringing us the local storey soccer clubhouse distant and autocratic Coun- your article or provide your Order of Australia (AM) for his role in the retary of the Waterside Federation and
news each and every week and spend many, many cil, with little genuine regard evidence.  You are creating establishment of  the NSW Ombudsman Branch President from 1993 until his
with a passion unmatched millions of dollars on a for community sentiment. more anxiety not assisting Office in 1975. death in 2003.
in most journalism today.  building so it can have  I hope, if elected, that I your community.
In fact, I know that all the a function room, with el- can influence Council to re- *** ***
TWT team are similarly en- evator.  focus on matters that are of LYNNE MERRELL THE HUNTERS Hill ALP is the oldest BETWEEN 1977 and 1999 branch
thusiastic to bring us news concern to the community.  Email continuously operating political party members Rodney Cavalier, John Wat-
of the neighbourhood.   The City of Ryde al- This will undoubtedly be in Hunters Hill having been established kins Geoff Grace, Phil Daniels Phil Hart
Thank you TWT for sup- ready has many venues one of the most crucial local Cats of the Week in 1891 as a Foundation Branch of the and Margaret Christie were elected to
porting local businesses that offer function rooms body elections we have had. Congratulate TWT Party. Hunters Hill Council and were joined by
and local events, big and of different sizes so this The incumbent Council At that time Woolwich was an industrial members from the Gladesville Branch.
small.  council provided private was voted in for just a three Dear Sir village and the workforce was accom- The branch has been active throughout
Seeing JB in the bowler function room for soccer year term, yet this term has All the animals at the modated in workingman’s cottages in its history in developing ALP National,
hat turns any event into a people will be another been extended now on two World League for Protec- the municipality. State and Local policy and has cam-
gala event and makes every kick in the guts for small occasions. tion of Animals (WLPA) A leading member of the branch in paigned locally on many issues includ-
business appreciate its role businesses around Ryde. In consequence, the cur- would like to congratulate 1891 was Mr Merry who was the publi- ing opposition to Australia’s involvement
in the community.   rent Council does not, in my the TWT so very much can of the Gladstone Hotel at 2 Alexan- in the Iraq war, support for the Battlers of
I don’t always agree with But worse, as Ryde view, have a mandate for for its 100th anniver- dra St and nominated for the 1891 State Kelly Bush to preserve the harbourside
the opinions in TWT news Council takes its first some of the massive and sary; particularly noting election. bushland and opposition to the amalga-
but I always recognise the steps towards a debt cri- profound changes they are all its contributions and The Party won 36 of the 141 seats at mation of Hunters Hill Council in 2017.
important role it plays in sis this financial year, ALP attempting to rush through achievements for the lo- the 1891 NSW State election and held All of these issues were also strongly
disseminating information Mayor Laxale is talking during lockdown and prior to cal community, not least the balance of power between the Free supported by  The Weekly Times.
to the community to initiate about a special rate rise this election. the WLPA.  Trade and Protectionist Parties and was JOHN BIRCH AM has been a Member
a vital debate.  (following other big jumps We need strong Independ- For example much ap- able to achieve electoral reform. of the ALP in Hunters Hill since 1963
This is a key role for our he has presided over) to ents, like myself, on Council, preciated food donations, The Branch has interacted with The
local newspapers and one pay for Council’s largesse to ensure the will of the com- inspired by shout outs in Weekly Times since its establishment in
that TWT takes seriously.  on projects such as this. munity is respected again. the paper and many lucky 1921 when Hunters Hill was placed in
It is a role truly missed Thank you for your sup- cats who met their purrfect
by communities in which I really do wish that port. Keep Well and Best match, through the Cat of
the ‘local’ has disappeared this council would use Wishes during these chal- the Week column and now
from their weekly paper. available resources more lenging Covid times. have loving local homes.
Congratulations TWT and wisely rather than try-  It is a fantastic achieve-
best wishes for a bright fu- ing to impress the out of DON MURCHISON. ment to be a centenarian at
ture.  town “elite” who will not Lane Cove any time but to manage as
I’m very much looking for- be lumbered with the bill an independent newspaper
ward, post lockdown, to en- for such extravagance. Evidence of deaths in these tough times for the
joying one of your famous from lockdowns print media is just amazing
group photos appearing on FRANK RAYNER and really important.
the front page once more! Boronia Park Dear Sir  Here’s to your next cen-
The title of the article tury and hundreds of Cats
PAM PALMER Sad retirement of and the subtitle ‘NSW of the Week  
Mayor of Lane Cove Dr Dennis Grinius State Government-im-  Once again congratula-
posed lockdowns are kill- tions.
Extravagance by Dear Sir, ing more people than the
Ryde Council It is very sad that Dr ‘COVID-19 virus they are ANNA
Dennis Grinius has had supposed to be protect- On behalf of all at the
Dear Sir, to cease practicing medi- ing us from.  World League for Protec-
Ryde’s Labor Mayor cine. And the forced wearing of
Jerome Laxale is go- We have been attending face masks is doing more tion of Animals
ing to need a bigger Dr Grinius’s surgery since harm than good. Gladesville
shovel for that hole he 1978. He was an extraor- The article goes on to talk
dinary doctor and human about a YouGov survey.  No Boronia Park’s bike track is on track
being. where in the figures quoted
We wish him and his from the survey are the HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
wife Stephanie well. with Mayor ROSS WILLIAMS

PETER & JACQUE
ALWAY

Hunters Hill

ADVERTISEMENT In the latest Plan of Management relatively new to the area.
for Boronia Park, our Council includ- That they have chosen Australia, and
The longest established Strata ed a bike circuit (pump track) on the
Management in Eastwood grassed area between Oval 2 and Hunters Hill specifically, as their home
Princes Street. should come as no surprise to those of us
Are you frustrated with the service you are currently who know and love this place so well.
receiving from your strata managing agent? We have heard and seen the demand
Then it’s time to change! from our community to get this built. Our community is further enriched by
Cristina Penedo is the founder of MCP Strata the diversity of backgrounds of the people
Management. She is a Licensed Real Estate and  During September, we are engaging lo- who reside here.
Strata and Community Managing Agent with years cals and, with help of our schools, are de-
of experience in the property sector. signing this space.   Applications for Australian Citizenship are
Now Cristina is here to help all clients solve made to the Department of Home Affairs,
problems and make their lives easier.  In the meantime, we have marked out with ceremonies hosted by Council about
MCP Strata Management services all areas of Sydney, specialising in the site and the first interim track jump has three times a year.
residential, industrial & commercial Strata Scheme developments. been built, with more to come.
Due to COVID, we are holding ceremo-
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endangered turpentine forest and wetlands
and they would be heartbroken to see all
this hard work undone.

H unters Hill welcomes new citizens

I have the pleasure this week of officiating
citizenship ceremonies to receive pledges
from members of our community in their fi-
nal step to becoming an Australian.

Sometimes people have lived in our com-
munity for many years; sometimes they are

Wednesday 15 September, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5

Hairdressers blast vaccine only rule to reopen Hunter’s Hill Council considers rate rises

The peak body that represents local salons has blasted state government Ratepayers in Hunters Hill will be phoned to ask their views on
plans to restrict haircuts and styling to hairdressers and clients who have had proposed rate rises next year.
Covid vaccinations.

Hairdressers and beauty salon unfair to use vaccination compli- with The Weekly Times on con- Micromex will conduct the random tel- ☐ Hunter’s Hill Council Acting GM,
operators are also calling on the ance as a prerequisite to trade. dition of anonymity said a worst ephone survey between September 23
NSW Government to scrap a cli- case scenario would be if the and September 30 and ratepayers can Nick Tobin
ent limit to be imposed under the Australian Hairdressing Coun- government was to require also put their views via the website link: IPART for significant rate increases to har-
state’s “roadmap to freedom.” cil CEO Sandy Chong said he clients to bring in vaccination www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/specialrate. monise rates across the merged council
supports freedom of choice. certificates to be eligible for a areas,” the Council website states.
According to guidelines an- haircut. The Council is considering the rate rise to
nounced by NSW Premier Gla- “It has to be pro-choice, I don’t bridge the growing gap between the cost ”Examples of this include Georges River
dys Berejiklian last week, hair- think you can make people get “I can appreciate the very of maintaining civic services and available Council receiving a 32.6 per cent rate in-
dressers and beauty salons will vaccinated,’’ he said. worst case would be if someone funding. crease and the City of Canterbury Banks-
join pubs, gyms and retail shops caught the virus at a salon but town who have received a 36.4 per cent
in being able to open up to the The Australian Hairdressing I’d also be losing time and mon- Like other councils, Hunters Hill is re- rate increase.”
fully vaccinated in mid-October. Council surveyed 3,143 industry ey with people saying they are stricted by state government imposed rate
members earlier this month and going to be vaccinated, booking pegging of around two percent and needs The Council also concedes that not all
All venues will need to abide found 24.3 per cent had been an appointment and then com- to make a special submission to the Inde- ratepayers can afford a rate rise.
by a one person per four square fully vaccinated, 47.5 per cent ing in without a certificate,’’ sa- pendent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal to
metre rule. In addition to the re- had received at least one jab lon manager Joseph said. increase rates. Ratepayer support would ”Even though a majority of residents in
striction, hair and beauty salons while 38.9 per cent of respond- be a key factor in such a submission. Hunters Hill are socio-economically advan-
have been told they can only see ents were either weren’t intend- “I’d be losing at least one taged, there are still some residents who
five clients at a time. ing to get vaccinated or were hundred dollars with every turn Mayor Ross Williams recently blamed may be in a financially vulnerable position.
undecided. away booking.” cost shifting onto councils by the state
But hairdressers say the cli- government as a major reason why the ”Council has a Financial Hardship Policy
ent limit is impractical for larger “The majority of the industry He said that his clients volun- Council needs to look at alternative sourc- in place, which provides a framework for
salons and means they will actu- is under the age of 39, so until tarily comply with his request es of income while Acting General Man- ratepayers experiencing genuine hardship
ally lose money when they finally recently, they haven’t been eligi- to wash their hands, socially ager Nick Tobin told The Weekly Times the for assistance with the payment of their
emerge from an already finan- ble to book an appointment, Mr distance and wear face masks Council is also facing the challenge of bal- rates and charges.”
cially devastating lockdown. Chong said. while waiting. ancing community expectations without
going into debt. Mr Tobin said the Council will take all
Premier Gladys Berejiklian also “There is a small percentage “The respect our clients have views into consideration before a decision
recently announced that consid- who don’t want to get vaccinat- for others has been amazing and “We’re seeing a growing gap between the is made.
eration is being given to allow- ed and we have to understand we appreciate it.” cost of providing services and facilities and
ing vaccinated hairdressers to that some can’t be vaccinated, the available funding from rates to meet “I encourage community members to
reopen but the Australian Hair- whether it’s for medical or per- The Australian Hairdressing those costs,” he said. take the online survey to share their views,”
dressing Council argues that it is sonal reasons.” Council website is: www.theahc. he said.
org.au “The Council has undertaken consider-
A local hairdresser who spoke able work in the past three years to imple-
ment a range of productivity savings and
☐ Result of the Australian reduce costs across our operations but
there are no easy solutions to addressing
Hairdressing Council Survey, dated the gap between costs and the availability
September 3, 2021 of funds to meet these costs.”

He said if the Council did not address this
gap now, community assets would con-
tinue to deteriorate.

“The options under consideration range
from a base case that, if applied, would
mean asset deterioration; to providing for
basic asset renewal and maintenance;
higher asset renewal and maintenance; or
clearing the asset backlog and having a
sustainable maintenance and renewal pro-
gram,” he said.

The Council has rejected pro-amalgama-
tion claims ratepayers would be better off
if the council was abolished and merged
with the neighbouring City of Ryde.

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now either trying to demerge or applying to

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6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 15 September, 2021

THE WEEKLY TIMES Wellness Corner
Your weeklY guide to HealtH & Fitness

Couch to 5km in nine weeks
Spring into this “Couch to 5km in 9 Weeks” run- minutes of running, one-and-a-half minutes of walking, three minutes of run-
By Nicolas Rouco* ning plan to celebrate Spring! ning and three minutes of walking twice round. Do this three times in Week 3.

Yes, the weather is starting to warm up, and Spring means that summer is Week 4 - Kick off with five-minute power walk, then three minutes of run-
around the corner. ning, one-and-a-half minutes of walking, five minutes of running, two-and-a-
half minutes of walking, three minutes of running, one-and-a- half minutes of
This is the best time of the year to enjoy some sunlight and fresh air. I’ve put walking and five minutes of running. Do this three times in Week 4.
together a simple couch to 5km running plan for you to follow – so if you’re
a beginner, here it is! All you need is three sessions per week, have a look. Week 5 - Run 1: five minute power walk, then five minutes of running, three
minutes of walking, five minutes of running, three minutes of walking and five
(*Note: I suggest speaking to your GP if you need clearance to exercise minutes of running. Run 2: a brisk five-minute walk, then eight minutes of
before increasing your training load. ) running, five minutes of walking and eight minutes of running. Run 3: a brisk
five-minute walk, then 20 minutes of running, with no walking.
Week 1 – Kick off with five minutes of walking, followed by one minute of
running and one-and-a- half minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes. Do Week 6 - Run 1: a brisk five-minute walk, then five minutes of running, three
this three times in Week 1. minutes of walking, eight minutes of running, three minutes of walking and
five minutes of running. Run 2: a brisk five-minute walk, then 10 minutes of
Week 2 - Kick off with five minutes of power walking followed by one- running, three minutes of walking and 10 minutes of running. Run 3: a brisk
and-a-half minutes of running with two minutes of walking, for a total of 20 five-minute walk, then 25 minutes of running with no walking.
minutes. Do this three times in Week 2.
Week 7 – This week complete three 25-minute runs.
Week 3 - Kick off with five-minute power walk, followed by one-and-a-half Week 8 – This week complete three 28-minute runs.
Week 9 – For your final week complete three 30-minute runs.
Happy 5kms guys – please note that you can repeat a week if you need to
and introduce more rest days if you need to. This is simply a guide to help
you on your way.
(* Nicolas Nicolas Rouco has a Cert. 3 & 4 Fitness and owns Vision
Personal Training, Gladesville.)

In the Garden with Claudia:

How to get your lawn summer ready

COVID-19 has affected all of us, By Claudia Crawley* Watering
but there is a way forward. It’s As we move into spring the soil
time to arm yourself by getting The temperature is rising, is warming up, but the nights are
vaccinated. Protect yourself flowers are blooming, and the still cool.
and the people you care about. birds are singing. Spring has Any deep watering in early
The sooner we all do it, the sprung and it is time to get spring may sit on top of the lawn/
sooner we’ll get through it. your lawn summer ready. soil.
Book your vaccination today. To check if your lawn requires
We often come out of Winter not water, burrow your finger into the
australia.gov.au looking our best or healthiest – lawn and if it is damp don’t water.
1800 020 080 some of our lawns are the same. Once we pass through the cool
Now that the soil is warming up nights, the best time to water your
Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. and the grass is coming out of its lawn is in the morning before it
winter sleep it is the time to follow gets too hot.
my tips to achieve a lush, green Watering late in the afternoon is
swath of grass this summer. still okay if mornings don’t work
for you but it means the water will
Cleaning up your lawn. take longer to dry from the leaf
Raking and removing all leaves blades and could cause diseases.
is the first step in the spring- The rule to remember is infre-
cleaning process. quent and deep watering is pref-
During winter not only do leaves erable for your lawn because the
and weeds litter your lawn, but roots will only grow as deeply as
thatch starts to build up. Thatch its most frequently available mois-
is a layer of dead and living grass ture.
shoots and stems. A metal rake is Weed removal
more effective than a plastic one. Weeds may be green, but they
Aeration are plants growing where they’re
Lawn compaction occurs during not wanted within your lawn.
the whole year, especially in high There are many different types
traffic areas. of weeds, but they all have one
Aeration opens-up your lawn al- thing in common- they are excel-
lowing it to be porous enough for lent at surviving and reproducing.
oxygen, water, and nutrients to be After aerating your lawn, you
absorbed into the soil and down can hand weed your lawn or use a
to the roots. herbicide to remove nasty weeds.
The easiest way to aerate your If purchasing a herbicide be
lawn manually is with a garden sure to read the label and check
fork or aeration shoes especially the chemical is suitable for your
if your lawn is a manageable size. variety of lawn, so you only kill the
For large lawns core machines are weeds not your lawn.
available for hire. Make sure you weed your lawn
It’s a job that rarely gets done before mowing, otherwise you
but is very beneficial. will help the weeds multiple by
Fertilising distributing the seeds with the
You will have noticed by now mower over the entire lawn.
how I always talk about fertilising. Mowing
Our plants including our lawn are Springtime gives you the perfect
a living thing, so they need to be opportunity to not only revital-
fed to be at their best, just like us. ise your lawn but also your lawn
Spring fertilising jumps-start mower.
your lawn for the rest of the grow- Be sure to check the blades,
ing season and helps it’s growth as sharp blades are the key to
progress, following the effects healthy lawn mowing.
of winter, such as browning and During spring, grasses such as
thinning and bald patches. Buffalo, Couch and Kikuyu like
When choosing a fertiliser, first to be kept shorter so aim for be-
make sure it is suitable for your tween 2cm and 4cm in length.
lawn variety. Fertilisers are avail- Weekly mowing is the general
able as liquid, granular slow-re- recommendation. Some lawns,
lease or granular (fast acting). such as Zoysia, grow more slowly
and need cutting only once every
two weeks.
Generally, when mowing your
lawn don’t cut off more than one-
third of the grass blade.
Next time: Plant of the month
for September.
(* Claudia Crawley, Landscape
Designer - Grindstone Land-
scapes; and Board Member of
the Australian Institute of Land-
scape Designers and Manag-
ers.)

Wednesday 15 September, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7

COVID-19 vaccine progress - City of Ryde LGA

F7ir4st.d9o%se 4Se4co%nd dose *Figures are for people aged
15 and over. Figures are supplied
by the Federal Government and
are as of 5 September 2021.

The City of Ryde is here to support you
through the COVID-19 pandemic

Find owutwawb.oruydt eth.nesCwO.gVoIvD.a-1u9/CsouvpipdoSrutpppaocrktage at

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED

For full details of the development applications received and determined
visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices
Received between 2 and 8 September 2021
LDA2021/0308 36 Olive St RYDE
MOD2021/0199 1 Pratten Ave RYDE
MOD2021/0201 14 Cosimo Pl RYDE
MOD2021/0202 26 Holt St NORTH RYDE
MOD2021/0203 63 West Pde WEST RYDE
MOD2021/0208 49 Myra Ave RYDE
MOD2021/0210 11-17 Khartoum Rd MACQUARIE PARK
MOD2021/0211 17 Fawcett St RYDE
LDA2021/0305 20 Charles St RYDE
LDA2021/0309 304 Pittwater Rd EAST RYDE
City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale helping out with the Library2U service MOD2021/0200 23 Hepburn Ave GLADESVILLE

Library2U facilities and activate this key part MOD2021/0206 108 Pittwater Rd GLADESVILLE
MOD2021/0209 256-258 Victoria Rd GLADESVILLE
Last week I helped make some home of Ryde, all while retaining public LDA2021/0304 5 Coral St MARSFIELD
deliveries for Council’s great Library2U ownership of the site and without
LDA2021/0306 75 Cobham Ave MELROSE PARK
residential apartments. LDA2021/0307 11 Mirool St WEST RYDE
service. MOD2021/0204 1 Chatham Rd WEST RYDE

Available to all library members, Crucially, its construction will also MOD2021/0205 281 Rowe St EASTWOOD

Library2U delivers books directly to generate jobs at such a critical time for MOD2021/0207 191 Waterloo Rd MARSFIELD
your door via a contactless service, our economy. Determined between 2 and 8 September 2021
LDA2021/0230 1/197-223 Herring Rd MACQUARIE PARK
with up to 15 items able to be reserved A number of significant items from MOD2021/0106 2-10 Cottonwood Cr MACQUARIE PARK

at any one time. the old Civic Centre such as signage, MOD2021/0160 102 Bowden St MEADOWBANK

The service also offers Kids Mystery coat of arms and a mosaic floor design MOD2021/0180 116 Bowden St MEADOWBANK
Book packs which features an exciting will be incorporated into the new MOD2021/0181 33 Nancarrow Ave RYDE
range of children’s books including development where possible. LDA2021/0248 12 Delmar Pde GLADESVILLE
MOD2021/0178 27-41 Magdala Rd NORTH RYDE
picture books, easy readers, graphic More updates will be provided as this LDA2021/0212 10 Jayne St WEST RYDE

novels, children’s non-fiction and exciting project progresses. LDA2021/0220 9 Culloden Rd MARSFIELD
LDA2021/0241 15 Miriam Rd DENISTONE
junior novels. SWAP entries close soon MOD2021/0207 191 Waterloo Rd MARSFIELD

The Library2U service is just one of Time is running out to get your entries LIBRARY EVENTS
the many ways in which the City of in for the City of Ryde’s Sustainable
Ryde is supporting the community Waste 2 Art Prize (SWAP).
through the current lockdown.
SWAP is a chance to express your
For more information visit creativity through re-purposing
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Library2U rubbish and recovered materials into
pieces of art. With $5,000 in prizes
Ryde Central update

Despite numerous setbacks including to be won this environmental art
a developer-led stop work order and competition is not to be missed.

COVID-19 restrictions, I am pleased Entries close on Sunday 26

to say that Council is progressing September. For more information

well with the Ryde Civic Centre visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/SWAP

redevelopment. Sincerely, TRAVELBUGS WORKSHOP
Demolition of the old Ryde Civic Join us online for a spectacular Travelbugs workshop! This show
T2HU3R features your favourite creepy crawlies, including spiders, scorpions,
Centre is now complete, with work stick insects, beetles and much more!
SEPT When: Thursday 23 September
soon to begin on building the new Clr Jerome Laxale
community and civic hub. Mayor Time: 10.00 – 11.00am
Phone 9952 8222 Where: Online via Zoom
This hub will deliver our City a

four-fold increase in community mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au Ages: 5+ years

For more information and to book visit
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/LibraryProgram
HAVE YOUR SAY
OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATION BANJO'S BOOK BUDDIES READING
CHALLENGE
The following is currently on public exhibition for feedback:
• Gannan Park Masterplan – Tree Planting (Closing 22 September 2021) Join Banjo and his friends in this fun reading
• Draft Amendment to Ryde DCP for 127-133 Ryedale Road & 4-14 Terry Road, challenge that is all about encouraging
primary school aged children to read and
Denistone (Closing 23 September 2021) share their favourite books!
• Meadowbank Park Proposed Dog Off-Leash Area (Closing 3 October 2021)
• Proposed Classification of Land – 22 Argyle Avenue, Ryde (Closing 5 October 2021) To complete this challenge, simply read
• Draft Sustainable Transport Strategy 2021-2031 (Closing 10 October 2021) 20 books and review three of them!
• Memorial Park Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 30 June 2022)
To find out more please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call For more information and to get started, visit
Customer Service on 9952 8222. www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/readingprograms

/CityofRyde Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au P: 9952 8222 E: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 15 September, 2021 Gladesville RSL and TWT
Share 100 years birthdays
DINING & TAKEAWAY

ASHFIELD HUNTERS HILL West Ryde The Weekly Times and Gladesville Gladesville RSL & Community Club vice-
RSL share 100 years birthdays in president Peter Astridge OAM with the
GOLDEN TIMES RESTAURANT Lipari Pizza Bar Etna Trattoria 1921. And not by accident because two new commemorative plaques at the
WESTS ASHFIELD LEAGUES The Weekly Times founder Charles club celebrating the club’s 100th birthday.
1/53-55 Gladesville Rd 10 West Parade | 9807 7479 Halliday Engisch was also a co-
CLUB 9816 5925 founder of Gladesville RSL after re- TWT have been a special part of our journeys.
Putney turning from service in World War 1. Looking forward to celebrating when we are “al-
115 Liverpool Rd OTTIMO ITALIAN KITCHEN lowed out”.  
8752 2111 Charcoal Chicken In a Letter to the Editor Gladesville RSL and ANGELINA BONIFACIO, Director, Events & Mar-
35 Alexandra St Community Club Vice President and Secretary/ keting by Angelina.
Eastwood 9817 1110 88 Charles Street Director Peter Astridge OAM writes:
9808 5311 Congratulations
Club Eastwood – The Bizzo Trov & Co. The Gladesville RSL and Community appre-
Dolcini ciate your 100 years of dedicated service to our from all of us at
6 Hillview Rd, Eastwood 11/47 Gladesville Road local community and businesses. We also recog- Gladesville RSL
9874 0221 9817 6886 Shop 1, 90 Charles Street nize TWT’s contribution to councils, and the de-
9808 4111 velopment of many organisations, and your sup- Gladesville RSL & Community Club Ltd
Noble House LANE COVE port in preventing the loss of many. 4-6 Linsley St Gladesville NSW 2111
Seafood Restaurant Da Bruno Pizzeria Ph 9816 2999 ❘ gladesvillersl.com.au
Shorties Bar and We appreciate your work and influence in the
25 West Parade, Eastwood Dining 213 Morrison Road community over the century your newspaper has
9874 1888 9809 6183 been in business. We believe that your success
Shop 1, 96 Longueville Road is due to the fact that the community values your
Epping 9418 9780 Meadowbank long-term service and commitment.

Zappis Pizzeria Café Macquarie Park Pizzeria Locale Your quick decisive actions and support during
Ristorante many of the recent year’s dark issues has been of
17 9O8x7fo6r2d2S1t8reet Basils Seafood great support to our organisations, councils and
SheSphhoeprd6s, B1aa/y1V1ilBlaagyeDPrl,aza businesses.
Gladesville 58-62 Delhi Road | 8899 9807 6161
8980 The TWT’s work over the past one hundred
Cav & Co Ryde-Eastwood years is legendary. Your skill and workmanship are
Three Chefs & Co Leagues Club significantly reflected in the TWT’s reputation as a
20 Pittwater Road | 9816 leader in the newspaper industry.
4108 Level 1, Macquarie Centre The Coffee Club
197 herring road , Beer & Wine We look forward to many more years of close
Phatboy Thai Macquarie Park Golden Hawk association with you and I hope you will be with
us for the next 100 years.
249 Victoria Road CAFE DAKOTA Chinese Restaurant
9817 0999 www.releagues.com.au To the TWT, we are thankful and grateful and of-
33 Waterloo Road, 117 Ryedale Rd 9807 2444 fer our sincere congratulations.
Da Toto’ Macquarie Park
Jimmy Choose Eatery Gladesville RSL Sub Branch, this year, has also
Gla1d/e3sWvilhlear8f 4R8o8ad6,199 Marsfield reached the milestone of 100 years so we are both
153 Bowden St, brothers in arms. Unfortunately for us, this year
Ping’s Kitchen Mediterranean Gourmet 0450 727 751 has been a mess with the covid onslaught affect-
Pizza & Pasta Restaurant ing what we do best.
4-6 LinGslelaydSestrveiellet, RGSlaLdesville Top Ryde
9816 2999 Shop 8, 1 Trafalgar Place 9876 However, to commemorate our achievement of
8089 Soul Origin 100 years, President Jim Butt has organised the
Casanova installation on our Commemoration Poppy Wall
North Ryde Top Ryde Shopping Centre two plaques representing our members and the
199-201 Victoria Rd. Glades- Level 1 and LG02 | 8729 “In Flanders Fields” poem by Major John McCrae
ville Billys Fresh Seafood, 1915 which can be enjoyed by everyone.
Kebab & Burger 0801
9817 5000 More 100 years Greetings:
Cox’s Rd Mall North Ryde People Café
Sydney Friend’s Burger 9888 3969 We have ONLY been going for almost 50
Top Ryde Shopping Centre years. BUT we are aiming to at least equal the
Shop 1, 263 Victoria Rd, Caffe Incontro Level LG1, in front of JB Hi-Fi wonderful achievement of TWT of 100 years
Gladesville 8593 4614 of helping to bind together our community.
Cox’s Rd Mall North Ryde 9808 3171
Rhodes 9888 9901 CONGRATULATIONS TWT from PROBUS CLUB
Nikan Restaurant OF HUNTERS HILL
Oliveto Ristorante E Dragon on the Green
Bar 100 Blaxland Rd ***
North Ryde Golf Club 9807 2288 From the team at Vision Personal Training,
Brays Bay Reserve 988T7w4in4R22oaEdxt 4 Gladesville, we want to wish TWT a happy 100
4434 Concord Rd Woolwich years! Thank you for your community support and
Riverviews Bar helping small business’ like us reach and help more
8765 0006 & Dining Deckhouse of the community. We love what you do! Lets con-
tinue to celebrate you!
DINE & North Ryde RSL Clarke Road
DISCOVER Cnr Pittwater & Magdala Rds 8279 2706 ***
Congratulations to TWT for achieving 100 years of
READY 9888 7588 Cucinetta circulation.  Poseidon’s Catch would like to thank
you for your support of local businesses and the
Marble Cafe 1009W81o7ol2w1i2ch5 Rd community generally.  Your great work is very much
appreciated.  
Cnr PiNttworattherR&ydMeaRgdSaLla Rds
9888 7588 ***
Congratulations of your extra special milestone
and  thanking your for your ongoing support.
On behalf of Italian Migrants of Ryde Committee
and Cox’s Road Mall Management.

From one centenarian to another.
Congratulations to JB and the TWT team - from the residents and staff of
Twilight Aged Care. Our residents in Gladesville and Hunters Hill look so
forward to each week’s edition and have done so for many many decades.
You are a key piece of the fabric of our community. Keep up the great work.

We are proud to be associated with you.

Neil Wendt – CEO

Punt Road, Gladesville and D’Aram Street, Hunters Hill

Wednesday 15 September, 2021 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9

Twilight Aged Care
receives prestigious award

Local Business Twilight Aged Care was recently named Best Aged Care Organisation in NSW/ACT.
The award was presented by Australia’s peak body for Aged Care providers,
Leading Age Services Australia, known as LASA.

Twilight Aged Care offers the highest standards
of accommodation, personal security and care.

Twilight Aged Care CEO Neil Wendt.

Twilight operates two lo-
cal Residential Aged Care
homes,  Glades Bay Gardens
- a 39 bed home in Punt Road
Gladesville - and Hunters Hill
Village which is a 35 bed home
next to the Hunters Hill Town
Hall.

Twilight Aged Care residents are encouraged to develop their creative tal-  Twilight CEO Neil Wendt, a  “All our homes are boutique
ents during art therapy classes. local who attended Our Lady in size, which allows us to op-
Queen of Peace Catholic erate our unique Twilight Fam-
School in Gladesville and Holy ily Model of Care. We offer 24/7
Cross College in Ryde said the Registered Nurse coverage,
award was a great acknowl- food cooked fresh on site, and
edgment of Twilight staff’s hard an extensive activities program
work and dedication to resident aligned to our residents’ inter-
care. ests,” Mr Wendt said.
 “Being recognised in this way  “Our staff are buddied with
is a great honour for our staff residents and become their ad-
who, throughout a difficult year, vocates ensuring their needs,
have worked tirelessly to en- wants and preferences are met.
sure our residents are safe and “We strive to provide a homely
well,” Mr Wendt said. environment where our resi-
 “Our focus is not on winning dents, their family members
awards; it is on providing excel- and our staff are all part of our
lent care for our residents. Twilight Family.”
“But it certainly feels good to  As well as their four homes
receive such a significant acco- Twilight also operates a bou-
lade from the leading age ser- tique retirement village on the
vices peak body LASA.” Hunters Hill site, consisting of
 Twilight is a stand-alone not 12 independent living units.
for profit that has been in op-  If you are interested in view-
eration for over 100 years. ing the homes, please contact
They opened their first home Glades Bay Gardens Facil-
in 1915 after a group of influen- ity Manager Sai Duvvuru on
tial women raised funds to pro- 02 9817 0722 or Hunters Hill
tect vulnerable older women in Village Facility Manager Mari
Sydney. Reyes on 02 9816 1239.
Twilight now employs over For information on our inde-
220 staff across four homes in pendent living units at Hunters
Northern Sydney, with design Hill, please contact our Retire-
underway for a fifth home at ment Living Manager Helene
Beecroft.  Francois on 02 9414 4400.

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ACCOUNTING bathroom BUILDING Cleaning
renovations RENOVATIONS
ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES – High Pressure
(continued) CMT Building Services (NSW) Pty Ltd
0414 658 956 ANDREW’S BATHROOM RENOVATIONS NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN
0416 246 431
• C hartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent 0414 577 574 9888 5406 0414 765 181
• Provided at reasonable rates Over 20 years-experience in all aspects Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer.
www.rgaccounting.com.au • Over 35 years experience in bathroom, of residential and commercial renovations, No job too small.
kitchen & laundry renovations refurbishments and alterations.
AIR CONDITIONING • Qualified & Insured workmanship. Call Chris on 0416 246 431 for consultation. Clotheslines
• Projects available on Website
ACE AIR CONDITIONING • Call for free measure and quote Lic: 254214C DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691
www.perfectceramics.com Lic R71536
0411 967 333 JAYCORP RENOVATIONS builders Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on
new or repairs.
Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C. 0424 261 818 SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS Full range of folding lines
Lic 236838c Call Richard 0407 585 691
TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING Combined 30 years of experience in bath- 9879 4855
room and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to COMPUTERS
9481 0667 restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110
in your home. Please visit our website for Your local Extensions/Additions/Renovations/ GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS
Sales, Service & Installation of all domestic recent projects. Patio Builder
& commercial air conditioning equipment. www.jaycorprenovations.com.au Lic 306197c Fully Guaranteed to comply with the BCA 0401 339 402
www.townandcountryair.com.au (Building Code of Australia)!
AU18964 Lic 125392c BEDDING 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card • Free service call
PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING Holders! www.spinryde.com.au • Home office support
BEDS ‘N’ SECONDS PAUL GILES NSW Builders Licence 45000JP • I.T. specialist
1300 776 247 GRAMERCY PROJECTS • All work guaranteed
9879 4226 • www.g1computers.com.au
All Air Conditioning Work. Nathan 0410 427 427
Lifetime Warranty On Workmanship Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, concreting
❁ Repairs Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens • Design & Construct Custom Built Homes.
❁ Service/Maintenance fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of • Extensions, Alteration & Additions. AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE
❁ Installation mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local • Renovation Packages
www.provenair.com.au 354131C AU52275 bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mat- • Kitchen & Bathrooms Charlie 0413 777 239
Alliance Climate Control tresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville • Decks & Pergolas
• Home Warranty Insurance Available Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete
8036 2372 • No obligation fee quotes work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs
www.gramercyprojects.com.au welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. Lic. 129960c
Air Conditioning Installation, Service & Re- NSW Builders Licence 300222c
pairs. Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old
A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split &
Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C

ANTENNA BLINDS Paul Strati 0408 863476 G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402
30 years experience.
MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS Brick & concrete, construction, brick veneer, Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc.
retaining walls, granny flats & bathroom Lic11427C
0431 444 111 8765 1733 renovations. Free Quotes.
TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD
Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland Licence No. 44240C 0404 770 791
Gov app 5 yrs warranty. blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at
factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian CARPENTER/BUILDER Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain
ARCHITECTS blinds same day service.
& Coloured Domestic & Commercial over
PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS M JD CARPENTRY
Matthew 0414 418 248 25years experience Lic 52825c
9878 5850 Cameron 0401 805 534
For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and concretE Cutting
P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, ca- Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals maintenance works.
pable of handling all types of work, both resi- and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron. MASTER CHASING SERVICES
dential and commercial, alterations or new. ASH BUILDING & CARPENTRY PTY LTD
bricklayers 0403 111 758
ASBESTOS REMOVAL 0415 123 658
Q UALITY WORK GUAGRaAryN0TE4E3D1 163 114 Residential builders, extentions, renovations, Specialising in concrete cutting, core drill-
ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807 kitchens, bathrooms and decks. ing, road sawing and wall sawing.
GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES “Professional and reliable service at a
* All types of Asbestos removal * Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For competitive price” Lic 332083C
* Garages & Sheds Demolition prompt reliable service call Gary. Lic No 180752c Courier
* Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections Carpenter/Builder 0412 691 470
* Free Quotes * All areas General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small 9804 1544 westryde@packsend.com.au
* Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg.
* Fully Licensed & Insured BRICK & BLOCK LAYSItNevGe 0409 124 751 renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small LOCAL COST-EFFECTIVE COURIERS
www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Face- jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience.
book/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c We Pack and Send anything anytime.
Lic.Class B 210719 Total pick-up, packaging, parcel & freight
Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Lic. 55906c delivery service. Fast Reliable. Best price.
ballustrades
BUILDING CARPENTRY Call Jim 0451 531 759
WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM CONTRACTORS & JOINERY
DAMPNESS
9645 6358 TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT James 0428 581 542
ANTI-DAMP
Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless 0418 493 789 For construction of & repair of decks, pergo-
steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing, las, doors &  new building work call James 1300 301 210 0412 229 955
auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote, Lic 179663c
helpful services. wardsteel.com.au * Rising Dampness
For all new work, extensions & alterations, CARPET LAYING * Condensation & Dampness
bathroom renovations or refurbishments.
renovations MBA Quality work. B ILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631 NOW IN SIX* Sub-floor Ventilation
Lic 100569c
SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs. * Rising Damp Contact us for a free quote.
BP CONSTRUCTIONS 40 yrs experience.
9879 4855 wwLw.aAntidaNmp.cGom.aUu AGES
0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948
7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Complete bathroom renovation for $19,999* All building work including renovations, exten-
including tiles and fittings to the value of sions, decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms.
$3,999* www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c
10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card
Holders! www.spinryde.com.au
NSW Builders Licence 45000JP

*Quoted prices are based on a 5m2 floor area and do not
include asbestos or wall removal*

APS BATHROOM & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS CEMENT RENDERING
0410 454 165
Thinking of Renovating ? J PRESTIGE RENDERING
Call us for a free quote ALTERATIONS
0418 484 216 9674 7527 0410 746 378
Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry
Renovations Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality
Over 20yrs Experience Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S.
Lic 207688c service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q
www.apsbathroomsandkitchens.com.au Giltinan Builder P/L. www.weeklytimes.com.au
Lic 91637c

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dentist Electricians (continued) FENCING (continued) GARDENING (continued)

PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp S mith Fencing 0400 598 403 NORTH RYDE GARDENING

9809 7110 Ian 0412 988 012 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. 0414 765 181 9888 5406
Small jobs & Repairs Welcome
• Over 25 years’ experience  in Putney ✓ Same Day Service psmithfencing@gmail .com Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean,
• Renowned for gentleness and care ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf,
• Exceptional quality at affordable price ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) AXFIX fencing 0498 058 885 rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure
• Prompt appointments. 6 days ✓ Pensioner Discounts clean. Call Alan.
• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau,
✓ Small Jobs Welcome c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING SERVICES
check-up and mouthguard www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C council requirements. Call Andre.
• Book On-Line Nick 0408 688 949
ACTIVE FENCING
www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au Qualified horticulturalist
Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Specialising in garden maintenance,
DOOR INSTALL DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES garden make over’s and organic
Quality timber boundary fencing & gates vegetable gardens. Fully insured. Call Nick.
DOOR INSTALL & REPAIR Andrew/Electrician 0417 909407 supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free
Alice/Admin 0423 545910 quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Gardening & Tree Services
John 0425 833 636 All electrical work – domestic, commercial, data, Lic R89295
Install Entry, Internal, Aluminium bi-fold Industrial, switchboard expert, power & lights, 0412 594 911
or Sliding door, Window, Digital lock and TV, house rewiring, telephone, IXL exhaust fan. FLORISTS
small renovation. Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration gar-
Lic 281560c Lic 201164c BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST den design 15 years experience. Tree lopping
25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully
DOG GROOMER Roger’s Electrical Service 9874 1577 insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911
0422 628 109 | 9420 3370
Groom To You 0400 126 794 • Domestic work Multi Award Winning Florist
• Affordable service Lic. 121864c Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions GAS
Clipping, bathing, blow dry, nails trimmed, • Local and reliable Member Interflora
ears cleaned. Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao
All breeds under 25kg. At groomers home Local Electrical Services Email: blossomhouseflorist@yahoo.com.au SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST
in West Ryde.
Ph: Corinne Cucek | Groom To You | James 02 8036 2372 FURNITURE REPAIRS 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
0400 126 794. & CABINET MAKING
Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new con-
TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE nections/servicing/commissioning of room/
DRAINER • Electrical Repairs central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial
• Smoke Alarms 0417 457 897 kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater
SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c • Switchboards upgrades heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Py-
0414 837 679 Phil  9715 1804 • PowerPoints Custom made furniture and specialist repairs &
• Lighting installation restoration work. 40 years experience. rox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse,
Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water • Home Safety Checks Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmas-
Toilets,  basins,  baths,  shower,   laundry,  kitchens garage doors ter, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ
Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treat- • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same
ment. All work guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. 24/7 RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965
emergency. Same day service, reliable, profes- EXCAVATIONS day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All
Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call
sional, efficient. FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & for free quote. work Guaranteed. 25 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft-
MINI EXCAVATIONS
RYDE SEWERFIX GARDENING pos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C
Glen 0418 268 040
9809 4230 0412 200 939 ABLOOM ACE GARDENING GLASs
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from
760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tip- 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location pers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All
Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard
• Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE
Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal,
Over 50 year experience Lic. L985 Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, 9817 3416 9816 3055
Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance,
Electricians Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens,
hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure
and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.
EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES FENCING AL’s COMPLETE GARDEN CARE
GUTTERING &
Gerard 0408 447 882 PRIMO FENCING 0402 981 141 Al 0414 753 258 METAL ROOFING
All electrical repairs – residential & commercial
rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new Specialise in all timber & colourbond fences. Qualified horticulturalist, Complete garden GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS
No job to small. 20 years experience, maintenance. Lawn mowing, hedging,
work. fertilising, weed control, Comm/Res/Strata 9477 5943
Call Gerard. Lic 82184c workmanship guaranteed. Call Al
We clean roof gutters, no mess, local,
EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Call Colin 0402 981 141 a & a absolute best price guaranteed, insured
Ltd 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161
LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367
9809 7001 0417 690 627 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lop-
Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, ping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown gar-
repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. log walls. Free quotes den, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST

Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 KOALA  FENCING GECKO PLANTSCAPE 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
Thorn St Ryde Lic 35887c
Martin 0412 010 212 Robbie 0412 131 362 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured,
GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace)
9807 1957 0419 200 011 Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & Irrigation solutions for your garden during Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys,
gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. water restrictions. Horticultural advice, gar- flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting,
All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, call Martin 0412 010 212 den maintenance and green walls. Qualified raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c
Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 25 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted
competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c 0412 131 362

LOCAL RYDE DISBTlaRkIeC0T4E8L8EC8T4R3IC4I3AN3 ANDREW SPIES FENCING ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022
• Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing
+ Small family owned business 0410 534 692 • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning
+ No call-out fee • Discounted prices & free quotes
+ Seniors discount Specialises in all types of fencing. View • Over 40 years in the industry
website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com • Fully licenced and insured
+ 100% satisfaction guaranteed
+ Credit cards welcome • Comprehensive warranties

Captain Cook Electrical Lic 288540c hairdresser

GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SER- To advertise want a great haircut?
VICE Phone: 9807 6666
9888 5257
Grant 0403 868 457 / 9489 3543
Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber,
Local  Electrician.  No job to small.  Over 30 Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East.
yrs experience. Pensioner discount.     

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HANDYMAN KITCHEN REPAIRS PAINTERS & DECORATORS PLUMBERS (continued)
(continued)
S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES KITCHEN REPAIRS PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING

Sam 0414 413 326 Angelo 0408 677 614 EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162 Est. Locally 1981 0418 961 406

Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, * Master Painters Association Member. Lic 3792
Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Kick-boards etc.
Ph. Sam No job too small. Free quotes 7 days. * Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing &

Nicholas carpentry & Handyman a ngeloskitchenrepairs@gmail.comL ic no 139738C repainting. Interior/exterior YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER
services
* Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed. 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
Steven 0419 606 288
www.edgepainting.net Lic 267578c/MPA280514
• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations
• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint- Honest painting 0452 639 991 Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time,
ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this
advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven LANDSCAPING Over 20 years experience. Specializing in Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared.
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal.
Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers
Retired Builder Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.
Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water
Charlie 0411 703 057 Lic 312751
MORNING BLUSH LANDSCAPES heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer.
Small Jobs, Repairs, Competitive Rates. PERFECTION PAINTERS
Call Charlie 0411 703 057 0419 227 477 Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs
Joseph 0451 123 231
HANDYMAN / CARPENTER / BUILDER Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing
* Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning
Eddie 0490 738 784 Paving, Decking, Pergolas, Planting/Turfing * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves
Drainage, Retaining Walls, Brick & Block Free & Quote Insured
Call and discuss for all types of Concreting, Pathways, Driveways, Fencing. www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters,
building work !! Excellent references !!
Lic. 269706C cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/
Lic 198333c
Ph: 0419 227 477 Lic 282208c asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No

job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 25 Yrs exp.

C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c

Laundry/Bathroom pest control TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000

Nicholas Carpentry & Access Pest Control 8924 5652 We repair, supply, install direct to you TAPS,
Handyman Services TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters
and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! 0414 333 461
Steven 0419 606288 All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner
hot water services discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Lic 40572c
Full premium renovation service - waterproof, Lic # 5092837
tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets.
RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! FORENSIC PEST CONTROL GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES
9809 4230 0412 200 939 www.nicholascarpentry.com.au
Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas 1300 360 457 9817 4777 0413 402 599
NSW Building Lic No 108119c Your Local Family Business
hot water heaters. Lic No L985 Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.
LAWN MOWING 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv.
A HOT WATER SPECIALIST Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. Visa/Master/Eftpos.
JAYS MAINTENANCEJaPsLoUnS0424 619 816 All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252 Lic 168655C

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 SERVING THE LOCAL AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS. Lawn, PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 CMF PLUMBING
Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, gutters cleared. Fuly Insured. Cal Jason NOISES IN THE ROOF?
Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Be rodent free this winter from 0411 232 629 9808 4220
Bosch,Pyrox,Aquamax,Solahart,Thermann, as little as $180.00. We also do Poss • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting
Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV

Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL • No job too small Lic 117469c

day service, reliable, professional, efficient. LAWN MOWER REPAIRS 0423 203 356 RYDE GAS COMPANY
All workguaranteed. 25 Yrs exp. C/Cards,
Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites
Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services 9809 4230 0412 200 939
Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au Local Gas Specialists
brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening.
Ironing services Guaranteed service. Factory trained & PLASTERING · Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced
qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery · Carbon Monoxide Testing
0411 155 774 available (charges apply) · Hot Water Heaters
IRONING · Leak location & repair
Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES · New installations, replacement & additions
· Bayonets & BBQ conversions.
p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line Demitri 0404 770 412 Lic. L985
trimmer repairs & service.
KITCHENS All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. JIM MEADE PLUMBING

Granite & Marble Natural Stone Call Demitri Lic 288665c 0418 247597

9809 3623 PLUMBERS Maintenance & repairs.
Bocked drains & camera.
Kitchen & vanity tops 100’s of colours. Est PAINTERS & DECORATORS Backflow certification.
60yrs Gladesville. BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST Seniors discount.
sales@ronbennettmarble.com.au 9638 1398 0419 409 130 Lic 46242c.
www.ronbennettmarble.com.au PETER PAINTING
All general plumbing including gas. (24hr PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS
0413 395 444 0423 808 115 8819 2795 Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353
25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880
Full Kitchen Package $4999 Discount. Free Quotes • Local Business Award Winning Plumbers
Lic 157468c Mastercard & Visa welcome. • $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service
Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared
Rangehood, Sink, Mixer tap, Tiles RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting
256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville 0414 808 809 9808 3020 • Seniors Discounts
myaryankitchen@gmail.com 0412 944 025 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 www.pureplumbingpros.com.au
www.aryankitchen.com.au
Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types POOLE & CO PLUMBING
of painting, reliable, reasonable price.
Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c

COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS MICHAEL THE PAINTER 9809 4230 0412 200 939

Glenn 0414 717 111 Michael 0412 444 838 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years.
* Blocked drains cleared
Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete • Professional and reliable * Taps & toilets To advertise
job. All trades. Unbeatable prices. Builder 20 Years • All types of painting • All areas * Hot Water Phone:
Experience. Free Quotes. Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 • Reasonable rates • Best quality * Gasfitting
• Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc 9807 6666
Lic no 301036c www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985

Call Michael. Lic 320177c RYDE SEWERFIX

To advertise Aspect Painting & Decorating 9809 4230 0412 200 939
Phone: Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st
0401 951 257 • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location
9807 6666 • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes
All types of painting, reliable, g’teed service, free Over 50 year experience Lic. L985
quotes, pensioners discount fully insureds

Lic149577c

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PLUMBERS (continued) roof painting Solicitors TV REPAIRS
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Online holiday fun
The world famous Sydney Taronga Zoo
brings their animals to you… online. Car crashes into home during police pursuit

Children will have the opportunity to connect and The workshop is for children aged 10 years-plus A CAR crashed through a home in Hunters Hill last Wednesday
engage with a variety of native animals and dis- and will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at after a police pursuit.
cover the wonders of the bush by participating in a cost of $15.
an interactive online experience. Police say the car sped from police male to pat his dog,’’ police said.
For more information and to book, visit: around 10.45am when officers attempted “The male has taken the child’s hand and
The event, on Wednesday, September 22, is suit- https://bit.ly/2VEQg5f to question the 30-year-old driver who
able for children aged five years-plus and costs $5. was later arrested and charged with mul- proceeded to walk away from the mother.
tiple offences. “The man let go of the child’s hand when
For more information and to book, visit:
https://bit.ly/3k8in6n “The vehicle appeared to slow down and the mother called out to her and he kept
indicate to pull over to the curb before walking.”
Travelbugs workshop suddenly accelerating and continuing to
drive down Ryde Road,” police said. Police conducted patrols of the park and
Online school holiday resources the surrounding areas but did not find the
For an updated listing of the City of Ryde’s event “Following a brief pursuit the vehicle man who is described as being of Asian
listing and upcoming school holiday programs, mounted a curb and collided with a tim- appearance, around 70 to 80 years old,
visit: ber fence surrounding the front yard of a 170 to 180cm tall of average build with
ryde.nsw.gov.au/Library/Something-for-Every- residence in Hunters Hill. short black coloured hair.
one/Children/School-Holiday-Program
A ‘Kids’ Online Resources’ page for holiday ac- “The vehicle has then continued through He was wearing a black cap, black jack-
tivities is at: the yard before colliding with a brick wall.” et and long black pants.
https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Library/Something-
for-Everyone/Children/Kids-Online-Resources The 30-year-old man was charged with ***
police pursuit, driving while disqualified, A LARGE NUMBER of cannabis plants
The spectacular Travelbugs workshop features driving an unregistered vehicle, breach- were found by police during a raid on a
your favourite creepy crawlies, including spiders, ing a public health order and breaching home in North Epping last Tuesday.
scorpions, beetles and more! bail. The raid allegedly found a 38-year-old
man and a 39-year-old woman hiding in
The event, on Wednesday, September 23, is suit- A second male was issued with a court a shower recess as well as the canna-
able for children aged five years-plus and costs $5. attendance notice for breaching public bis plants, globes, lampshades, mobile
health orders and possessing a knife in a phones, gloves and other items.
For more information and to book, visit: public The pair were charged with cultivating a
https://bit.ly/3Ccp7Ga large commercial quantity of a prohibited
*** drug and Covid-related offences. They
3D avatar art workshop POLICE are looking for an elderly man were refused bail to appear in court.
In this online hands-on workshop, learn how to alleged to have touched a child in Epping
create your own character and navigate through a last Wednesday. ***
3D virtual world – then use your new character to The incident is alleged to have occured Cannabis was also found in North Ep-
put together a virtual avatar show. around 1.50pm at a local park. ping around 1.30am on September 6,
“A woman was with her five year old when police received a call to check out a
Shape the future of local rivers BLZ_SB2625 daughter at the park and failed to notice suspicious vehicle.
her daughter had run off towards an older A police search of the vehicle found the
Local communities and landholders are invited to collaborate with the NSW Government on the cannabis and an 18-year-old North Ep-
Reconnecting River Country Program (formerly the Constraints Measures Program). PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE ping man was issued with cannabis cau-
BASE STATION WITH 5G AT: tion and a fine for breaching public health
The program aims to achieve a balance of economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes across orders.
southern NSW by improving wetland and floodplain connectivity. As part of the process, we would like to 2 Corunna Road, Eastwood NSW 2122 (RFNSA Site No. 2122003)
learn from the experiences of local communities and landholders. 1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 5G equipment and PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A TELSTRA
MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION
In the Murray-Darling Basin, there are a range of constraints limiting flows along river systems. Removing associated works upon a building rooftop as follows: WITH 4G/5G AT: 58-60 LYONS ROAD,
these constraints will allow water for the environment to be delivered more effectively and are likely to • Installation of three (3) 4G Optus panel antennas which are equal to or DRUMMOYNE NSW 2047
result in benefits and impacts on land by rivers.
less than 2.0 metres long, installed on new mounts 1. The proposed works on the rooftop consist of:
We are inviting private landholders, First Nations people, recreational fishers, business owner/operators • Installation of three (3) 5G Optus panel antennas which are equal to or • The replacement of existing antennas with (3) 4G/5G panel antennas
and community service groups to share their experience and collaborate with the NSW Government on key 2.533m long
components of the program via discussions with field staff. less than 1.5 metres long, installed on new mounts • The reconfiguration of existing antennas
• Installation of one (1) GPS antenna which is attached to and extended • The replacement and installation of ancillary Tower Mast Amplifiers
The program focuses on three river reaches and three project areas, including: • Internal upgrades in the existing shelter
from the Optus shelter by less than 2 metres
• Hume to Yarrawonga (River Murray) • Ancillary infrastructure necessary for the operation and proper 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as Low-impact Facilities under
• Yarrawonga to Wakool (River Murray) the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018
• Murrumbidgee River (including Yanco Creek). functioning of low impact facilities, or otherwise for the sole purpose of (“The Determination”)
ensuring the protection and safety of the facility and persons or property
For more information, and to find out if you are eligible, visit our website or contact us by email or phone. near the facility 3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564: 2020 Mobile Phone Base Station
Website: dpie.nsw.gov.au/reconnecting-river-country-program • All other activities necessary or desirable for the purposes of the Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal.
Phone: 1300 795 299 | Email: admin.rrc@lls.nsw.gov.au installation of the facility Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Emily Wardlaw
Applications close Friday 1 October 2021. 2. Optus regards the proposed installation as compliant with the State on behalf of Telstra, 0422 685 472, consultation@acquirecomm.com.au
Environmental Planning Policy Infrastructure 2007, Exempt Development, and at www.rfnsa.com.au/2047005 by Thursday 30 September 2021.
Items 2, 18 and 19.
3. In accordance with Section 7 of the C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base
Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the
proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to
Patrick Armstrong of Visionstream at patrick.armstrong@ventia.com or
20 Corporate Drive Heatherton VIC 3202 by 1 October 2021.

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Covid cancels popular netball event Local stars in virtual cricket roadshow
Clubs were advised last week that Twenty-nine NSW cricketers in-
the ERNA Night Competition will cluding Australian test stars and
not be going ahead due to the un- TWT Territory-linked Nathan Lyon
certainty surrounding community and Josh Hazlewood, will beam
sport and NSW Health guidelines in live into schools and homes
the coming months. across the state today (Septem-
ber 15) to speak with students,
ERNA is looking at running a 7 week cricketers and coaches as part
early evening Summer Night Compe- of the 2021 Cricket NSW Country
Blitz program.

tition from 1st February – 15th March The Country Blitz play cricket. ☐ Australian Test cricketer and
next year. Clubs will be provided with is an annual event “It’s been a chal-
further details later in the year. that reaches into Drummoyne star Nathan Lyon
communities in lenging couple of
NSW regional and years with the pan- people of all ages. I fore.
rural centres from demic, particularly know first-hand just “The Country Blitz
the Tweed down over recent months how much I’m look- is more than a road-
to the Riverina and and while we can’t ing forward to play- show ahead of the
out to the Far West get out into the ing cricket again new cricket season,
of the state. Due to community in per- this summer. it provides a unique
COVID-19 restric- son, it’s great that “I personally can’t opportunity for chil-
tions, the program we can still connect wait to catch up dren in rural and re-
Missing Wednesday night Trivia or looking for will be delivered re- with schools and with members of gional locations to
some Friday night entertainment? motely as it was in clubs online,” Hen- our cricket com- spend quality time
2020. riques said. munity this week as talking with stars of
RELC Presents ‘QuizzaMe Virtual Trivia night’. part of this year’s Australian cricket,
Great Prizes to be won!! Sydney Sixers “Many of Austral-
KFC BBL captain, ia’s best cricketers
FREE EVENT!! Moises Henriques have come from Country Blitz and while community
will be dialling in areas in regional hopefully inspire coaches get to
from Dubai, UAE NSW. The Country others to pursue quiz Cricket NSW
Bring your team together for a night of fun! and speaking with Blitz is one way for their own cricketing coaches about
club cricketers from us as professional
HOW TO JOIN across the Hunter cricketers to ensure aspirations.” NSW all aspects of the
Region as part of we keep inspiring Cricket game.”
Players join via ‘Zoom’ on your laptop or tablet this year’s Country the next generation General Manager – In addition to the
where you will see the Quiz Master’s questions Blitz. of top cricketers Community Cricket virtual school and
and other players. from the country.
Despite not being
Use your phone or device as the buzzer to in Australia, Hen- “With the pending Experience, Joanne cricket club visits,
answer the multiple-choice questions. riques was eager easing of restric- Scanlon, said the NSW Blues Head
Multiple players per team (e.g. 4 players in to be part of this tions for commu- Country Blitz is a Coach Phil Jaques
one household) can use their phones while year’s Blitz and nity sport ahead permanent fixture and NSW Break-
watching the same Zoom link, or just play as a speak to members of the summer in the Cricket NSW ers Head Coach
single team and answer on one device. of the NSW cricket months, hopefully
community about cricket can offer
Test your knowledge by answering a series why they love and much-needed relief calendar which Gavan Twining will
of brain-teasers covering a range of topics, and enjoyment for players and staff participate in a free
genres, and categories featuring multiple look forward to Webinar for any
games with an interactive element. every year. coach based in re-
Scoring is based on speed and accuracy – so “Cricket NSW gional or rural NSW
the faster you answer correctly the more points takes great pride in at 6.30pm AEST on
you will win! the connection we September 15.
There are multiple score checks throughout.

EVENT DETAILS have with rural and Also at 6.30pm
regional communi- on September 15,
When: Friday 17th September ties, and we know there will be a free
Time: 6:45pm for 7pm start those areas have Virtual Q&A spe-
(approx. 8pm finish) been doing it tough cifically for Girls
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97549369505 over recent times aged 12 – 18 with
Host: RELC’s regular Wednesday with COVID restric- Sydney Thunder
night Trivia Host Oscar tions. Women’s Big Bash
Cost: FREE to enter!

PRIZES TO BE WON “While this year’s League (WBBL)
• 1 x $80 UberEATS voucher – 1st Prize Country Blitz will player Sam Bates
• 1 x $50 Club F&B voucher – 2nd Prize again be conduct- and Sydney Sixers
• 1 x $30 Club F&B voucher – 3rd Prize ed virtually, it has WBBL player An-
• 3 x $30 Woolworths Vouchers - for the best presented us with gela Reakes.

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Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club provides update on key seniors housing project

Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club at 127-133 Ryedale The Planning Pro- three-bedroom NSW Planning plication to Ryde the proposal should
(RELC) recently updated its mem- Road and 4-14 posal is currently seniors housing to Portal. Click here to Council to create contact RELC.
bers on a key seniors housing Terry Road, Denis- being exhibited be located on the view our vision of sen-
project the club embarked on tone. by the State Gov- site, as well as off- iors housing for the The project can
three years ago following stra- ernment Depart- street basement Once the new local community. be found on the
tegic planning and consultation “This Planning ment of Planning, parking, communal planning controls NSW Planning por-
with members. Proposal repre- Industry and En- open spaces, and are gazetted, the Mr Pozzato said tal at:
sents a unique op- vironment, which landscaping. club can then lodge members with any
portunity for mem- affords club mem- a Development Ap- questions about https://bit.ly/3C5LNrR
bers to enjoy high bers and the wider
The club has been making this a real- quality, modern community the op-
working on the pro- ity for the commu- seniors living ac- portunity to provide
ject, utilising land it nity,” RELC CEO commodation in feedback in a for-
owns, to continue Carl Pozzato wrote. conjunction with mal submission.
to offer an overall the numerous so-
community offer- “Ryde-Eastwood cial services and A submission can
ing which dovetails Leagues Club has facilities the Club be lodged via the
with the club’s vi- prepared a plan- currently provides NSW Planning Por-
sion and values. ning proposal to for the community.” tal before Septem-
allow for a seniors ber 23.
“We would like to housing complex He said that,
invite you to be part on land across the much like the club, The ‘Planning
of the next step in road from the Club the new seniors Proposal’ is an ap-
housing would not plication to amend
only enjoy good the Ryde Local En-
access to local vironmental Plan
transport, includ- 2014, which is the
ing the West Ryde principal planning
train station and instrument in this
local bus routes, area.
but also be close to
Ryde Hospital and Amending the
benefit from the planning controls
Shop Ryder com- for the site will en-
munity bus service. able a selection
of one-, two- and

16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 15 September, 2021 Tigers Farewell
Five Legends
$1,250 . . and welcomes
By the one eyed Tiger Jackson Hastings!
Weekly Online Raffle
Five Tigers Club legends were fare- Under 20s v Queensland. He played for Wigan
Friday 17 September @ 1pm. welled this week and will finish up Warriors in the 2021 season and kicked a field
with the club at the end of the year. goal for Wigan against Salford 17-16.
Great prizes to be won including:
Club Bonus Points, Kids’ and ‘His’ & ‘Her’ They are Billy Walters, Jackson is the first of what can be expected
Gift Cards, Bunnings and Dining Vouchers. Joey Leilua, Mi- to be several top new signings for 2022.
chael Chee Kam,
Moses Mbye and
Russell Packer.
Five eight Billy
Walters will link
up with his father
Kevin Walters
in the new year at the
Brisbane Bananabenders
and we wish him well.
In other news the versatile
Tommy Talau will return to
Sydney to see a specialist follow-
ing an injury suffered in the final game of the
season up north.
And in better news Tigers star five eight
Adam Doueihi has successfully completed
surgery following his knee injury last month
which kept him out of the final games.
Meanwhile Daine Laurie, James Tamou, Luke
Garner Alex Seyfarth and Zane Musgrove will
all be OK to resume training when the club
returns for its 2022 NRL Premiership winning
campaign in November.
And adding to the training will be new recruit
Jackson Hastings who while born in Wollon-
gong has been a Great Britain International
through his Pommie Grandmother and in 2019
was crowned Man of Steel after being voted
the Super league’s best player of the year.
In 2015 he played for the Junior Kangaroos
against the Junior Kiwis and for the NSW

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