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Your multi award winning local newspaper!Wednesday 13 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 1

Tigers Page 16 Wednesday July 13, 2022 All the latest local
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VOL. 101 NO. 26 PUBLISHED 100 YEARS SEE PAGE 9

Email: [email protected]
P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807-6666

FIGHTING FOR GOLD
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She’s on her way to the US, with competi-
tion in her 54kg class event beginning on
Friday.

Yolanda’s hoping to fight her way through
to the Gold medal event, which takes place
in the early hours of Monday morning.

SEE PAGE 15

☐ TWT On-the-Spot

PHOTO (A. Stavrinos)

Moocooboola INSIDE THIS WEEK JB’s World BACK FROM summer-
is back! time in beautiful Sound of
Cathie’s Column ........................ 2 Music country aka Austria
SEE PAGE 4 JB’s World .................................. 3 to a colder and wetter than
Letters ....................................... 4 normal Sydney is a bit of a
Ryde Hospital.............................. 5 shock to the system but hope
Ryde City Council................. 6, 7 to be back to normal by the
Real Estate & Finance .............. 9 end of the week. Meantime
Handy Phone Guide ......... 10-13 managed to fit in two Scouts
Around the Clubs & Sport . 14, 15 and Guides Gang Shows
One Eyed Tiger ........................ 16 Saturday and Sunday and
Eastwood Chamber of C
ommerce meeting Monday
night. See you round.

Continued Page 3

Victor Dominello MP

State Member for Ryde

Phone (02) 9808 3288
Email [email protected]
Mail PO Box 736, Ryde NSW 1680
Electorate Office Ground Floor, 5-9 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 13 July, 2022

Local pianist is in Eisteddfod Final

Chatswood’s Jeffrey Dong has been ☐ Jeffrey Dong
shortlisted as one of only four Sydney
☐ Family Fun Day in 2019 based finalists in The Sydney Eisteddfod
Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship Final.
Family Fun Day
in North Ryde This year, 35 junior emerging pianists competed
for the $6,000 prize with 10 inspiring pianists in
North Ryde Christian Church has organised the semi-final event held on Thursday June 30 at
a FREE Fun Day this Saturday, July 16 for the Independent Theatre, North Sydney.
families and the community at 12 Pindari
Street, North Ryde from 11am to 3pm. Jeffrey Dong said he loves to interpret the piano
pieces he is given to play.
There’ll be an animal farm, climbing wall, jump-
ing castles, face painting, caricature portraits, “I like performing and I like the stage and I’m fas-
craft activities, sausage sizzle, and coffee lounge. cinated in how the harmony flows in a piece, like
the composer telling me a secret, so I can’t wait
For more information, call 0455 044 427 or visit to tell my audience how I understand the music.”
northrydechurch.org
The Sydney Eisteddfod 2022 Kawai Junior Piano
Musical theatre in Eastwood Scholarship Final will be held on Thursday August
rescheduled due to illnesses 4 at 6pm at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood.

Fr MARTIN’S MUSINGS Due to a Covid 19 outbreak among the cast Gladesville’s cat whisperers
and orchestra, last weekend’s performance appeal for volunteer helpers
Why money is a poor master of Songs For A New World has been resched-
In the 1990’s there was a low rating Hollywood uled. GLADESVILLE’s World League for Protec-
film that begun with a businessman standing tion of Animals is seeking volunteer helpers.
behind a big glass window just watching people The show will now be performed on Friday,
buy the daily newspaper. July 22 at 8pm and Saturday, July 23rd at The World League presents The Weekly Times’
7.30pm in the Eastwood Uniting Church Hall Cat Of The Week column and rescues and adopts
What then happened is that a stranger came up at 14 Lakeside Road. many cats and kittens each week.
to him and seriously asked him; “Do you want to
buy tomorrow’s newspaper today?” Songs For A New World presents a series Jonine from the World League said volunteer
of unique characters in different places and helper hours and duties are flexible and no experi-
The man enthusiastically said, ‘Yes please.” different times who face a moment of deci- ence is necessary.
That afternoon he invested as much money as sion and change.
he could on the horses that were going to win “There are many ways to help animals and one
and by the next day, he was a multi-millionaire! This musical by Jason Robert Brown is of the most rewarding and effective ways is to vol-
The rest of the movie showed what happened also billed as a collection of carefully crafted unteer,“ she said.
in the life of this man and it was not very good. story-songs elegantly placed into a cohesive
For example, so many of his friends avoided whole, referred to as a ‘song cycle’. ”A number of volunteers are needed for the ros-
him as they now felt out of their depth, this man ter at our Gladesville HQ to look after our cats and
stopped working and had so much time before In a range of jazz, ballroom and Broadway kittens.”
him that he was bored and became joyless and styles, these stories build a picture of antici-
lifeless. pation, loss, uncertainty, perseverance, love “We are seeking volunteers on most days of the
The message here is that so often the most im- and hope with messages and themes that week and it is flexible as to how often you attend
portant thing in our life is the quality of the rela- will resonate with and inspire audiences in and for how long.”
tionships that we have with other people and this today’s world.
so often comes about by the level of availability She said all that counted was for a volunteer to
we have with people. Tickets are adults $30, pensioners $20 and have compassion for animals and be a reliable
The amount of money we have can easily create children (16 and under) $17. and considerate team member.
barriers as money is a good servant but a poor
life master! Team members don’t only look after the cats
Jesus of Nazareth had something to say about and kittens but could also help with leafleting,
this reality in these words; “Lay not up for your- contacting media, raising sponsorship or holding
selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust fundraisers to help the cats and kittens.
can corrupt and where thieves can break through
and steal.” (Matthew Chapter 6, Verse 19) For more information call 9817 4892 or email
[email protected]
Father Martin R Maunsell is the former
parish priest at St Kevin’s Catholic ☐ World League for Protection of
Church in Eastwood
Animals volunteer Tiffany (right) nurses
one of the kittens ready for adoption in
Gladesville. TWT On-The-Spot PHOTO

Cat of the Week SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR
GALA PRESENTATION DINNER

Elegant cat up for adoption FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST, 2022
One of the most beautiful cats at Gladesville’s World
League for Protection of Animals is ready to be adopted. RYDE EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB
117 RYEDALE ROAD, WEST RYDE 2114
Jonine from the World League League on the corner of Victo-
said Homer is an elegant cat ria Road and Cowell Street in 6.30PM ARRIVAL FOR 7.00PM
with soft fur who will be highly Gladesville.
sought after. Tickets: $65 per adult
Our recent Cat Of The Week - $25 per child (12 yrs & under)
“Homer arrived fairly recently Cali Pussycat - is no longer up Meals served with beer, wine and soft drinks inclusive
and we do not expect him to for adoption. Purchase tickets ONLINE ONLY at: trybooking.com/CAZKV
have a long stay with us as he is RSVP Sunday 31st July, 2022
so gorgeous in every way.” “Cali is now adopted by a
wonderful young man but other For further information please contact Kim Clayton 0413 399 376
“He is beautiful to look at recent Cats Of The Week are PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
and equally beautifully natured, still available for you to welcome
calm, gentle and undemanding. into your family.” Club Ryde Gladesville RSL Gladesville Sporties North Ryde Golf Club
North Ryde RSL Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
“If you would like to meet and “All are housetrained, de-
maybe cuddle him, please make sexed, vaccinated and micro- Supported by
an afternoon appointment for chipped and ready to join you.”
any day except Saturday.”
For more information call Jo-
Homer is currently living with nine 0409 741414 or the World
the other cats at the World League team on 9817 4892.

Sydney MCS’ new Respite Care Program

This July, Sydney Multicultural Community Services commenced its new Respite Care
Program at the Meeting House in Lane Cove. Attendees can expect to socialise with
on another, participating in various fun activities and sharing a nice meal together for
lunch or morning tea.

The North Sydney
Respite Care Pro-
gram is completely
FREE and will con-
tinue every Friday
9.30am - 2.30pm at
the Meeting House
in Lane Cove.
Those who are over
the age of 65 and al-
ready registered with
My Aged Care are
eligible.
If you live in North
Sydney or know of
anyone who might
be interested in this
program, please
contact us on 02
9663 3922 or visit
our website on www. ☐ Sydney MCS’ team
sydneymcs.org.au

Wednesday 13 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3

Special guests at Eastwood Chamber meeting
Newly elected
Bennelong MP and
former Ryde Mayor
Jerome Laxale and
Ryde City Coun-
cil Acting General
Manager Wayne
Rylands were
special guests of
honour at Monday
night’s Eastwood
Chamber of Com-
merce meeting at
Club Eastwood.
They are pictured
front row seated
while standing
right is Vincent Yu
with his son who
are new members
of the Chamber
and were guest
speakers on their
new office of Differ-
ently Abled People
Association.

TWT on-the-spot
PHOTO by Tori Hol-
liday.

JB’s World Also celebrating Sat- Lane Cove daughter of North Ryde RSL Com- Another former long- Hornsby Gang
urday is Margaret Bur- JB Goddaughter Aman- munity Club is now time TWT member Hel- Show is back!
ALICIA ROBERTS kett better half of Ken da Kate Lovett Lester back living locally and en Sallway celebrates
better half of Lane Cove Burkett former presi- and Grandaughter of JB has been returned as a Wednesday as does Hornsby Scouts and Guides Gang Show is back af-
MP Anthony Roberts dent of the now defunct cousin Diane Lovett of director of the North Alysha Lovett La- ter an unfortunate break because of the Covid-19
and mother of their four Ryde Bowling Club and Greenwich turns a mag- Ryde club again at the saitis wed to Andrew pandemic.
remarkable sons John Meaghan Ford an Hei- ic five today. recent AGM faces 73 Lasaitis plus Skylar Performances stated Friday July 8 and continue
Anthony, Samuel Don- di Neumer in Germany. candles on his birthday Christi Engisch sister tonight Wednesday July 13 at 8pm in the Pioneer
ald, Thomas Alfred She will celebrate with cake Saturday. to Immogen and Riley Theatre Castle Hill , Friday at 8pm and two shows
and Joseph Albert *** father Nick and younger and daughter of Kristy Saturday at 2pm matinee and 8pm.
Bush heads This Week’s JULIUS CSALAR brother Harrison and CHRIS KARAS our and Christian Engisch
Birthday Honours List of former Epping res- family and friends. longtime former TWT turning thirteen. All booking information see the show’s website
and deserves a special taurant fame celebrates Sports Editor celebrates www.gangshow.com
award of honour for 84 golden years tomor- Andrew James By- 61 hectic and fun filled Happy daze all.
managing the family of row and continues to do rne son of Sue and the years Tuesday with ***
five pro active males. good deeds for many late Chris Byrne turns more than half of them
same day as former 38 today and wlll be at the TWT sports desk. BUMPER STICK-
They will join in the Concord Councillor congratulated by his In between times he ER: Insanity is
birthday celebrations Megan Lavender who proud Grandma Mau- wed Vanessa and is hereditary - you get
on Saturday and who is now an executive at reen Deveraux and sis- now proud father of it from your kids!
knows what special the Royal Automobile ter Birgitta now living Clifford, Gwennie and
surprises they will have Club celebrates on Fri- in Paris. Faith. ***
for their better half and day. -Keep Smiling!
Mum. CHLOE GWEN- *** Also celebrating Tues- -JOHN F BOOTH AM
DOLINE LESTER of BARRY HERBERT day are Victor Berger
the former longtime di- and Andy Yung.
rector and president of

The Weekly Times Vinnies Van appeal
edging closer to buying a second van

AusTrALiA’s LArgEsT TrADiTionAL CirCus

sHowTiMEs
Wed 13th July - 11am & 2pm
NEW TRADING HOURS The Weekly Times appeal for the St Vincent de Thur 14th July - 11am
Paul Society Night Patrol van is edging closer Fri 15th July - 7pm
Monday to Friday to buying a second van with online and other sat 16th July - 2pm & 6pm
7am-5.30pm donations now at $148,761.25. sun 17th July - 11am & 2pm
Saturday Fri 22nd July - 7pm
7am – 4pm With donations having raised the $90,000 re- sat 23rd July - 2pm & 6pm
Sunday quired to purchase one van, we are only $30,000 sun 24th July - 11am & 2pm
10am - 1pm away from purchasing a second van.
rosEHiLL
If inconvenient please call or text That’s $10,000 less than the money raised in the
to 0412 010 353 to utilise our first two days of this TWT appeal being launched! Cnr JAMEs rusE DriVE & grAnD AVE
pickup and delivery service.
The Vinnies Van will operate from the combined EnquiriEs Phone 0418 cirus (247 287) or 0428 circus (247 287)
ph 9805 0986 ph 9870 8955 Catholic parishes of St Charles Borromeo in Ryde bookings www.stardustcircus.com.au
and Our Lady Queen Of Peace in Gladesville to
CoX’S road MaLL Midway Shopping Centre bring food and essential items to people in need
211 Coxs Rd, 117 North Rd throughout the City of Ryde and Cumberland local
North Ryde Denistone East government areas.

The appeal started as an initiative of local par-
ish priest Father Greg Morgan but thanks to TWT
it has raised money from people of diverse faiths
and backgrounds.

John donated $210 a few days ago and told the
appeal website..

“As a person from another Christian denomina-
tion, I am delighted to support you,”

“What a fantastic project and a great example of
practical Christianity.”

Diana donated $105 and agreed.
“God bless you, we are stronger together and I
hope we soon reach the amount for the second
van.”
To donate online visit the website:
https://my.fundraise.vinniesnsw.org.au/fund-
raise-your-way/let-s-build-a-vinnies-van
Donations can also be made by phoning the
Ryde-Gladesville Catholic parish on 9807 2966

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Letters to the Editor Hunters Hill Guest Column

Cancer affected Our 13 11 20 LETTERS then the message to What will be lost in Figtree Park?
are missing out healthcare profes- all politicians is be-
sionals can connect Welcome ware!
Dear Sir, people with many
services including TWT welcomes letters Brigid Dowsett. No sensible person is totally op- To The POINT
This week, Can- emotional and prac- from our readers. Full Gladesville posed to development.
cer Council NSW tical support, such name, address and DaviwditShalter
is launching our as counselling or telephone number MUST Police But, as responsible members of this com-
‘Here for Life’ cam- transport to treat- be supplied, even if not warning munity, our obligation is to ensure that any that they “will com-
paign, designed to ment, and informa- for publication. Send to: proposed developments are, themselves, mit to increasing
raise awareness tion about cancer, TWT PO Box 123, Ryde Dear Sir, sensible. the green canopy of
of our 13 11 20 including treatment, 1680 or email: contactus@ the park by a mini-
Information and screening, side ef- weekly times.com.au Ryde Police Area That is why our councils are empowered mum 10%.”
Support Services fects, palliative care, Command wish to to administer a broad range of controls over
that are available and so much more. est its supporters remind owners to the built environment and land use. How this can be
to anyone affected in raising the extra lock their vehicles, achieved by cutting
by cancer. 13 11 These services are $1.5 million in funds even if it is on their It is a crucial function of local government. down 37 trees is a
20 is the first port not only available to they had commit- driveway! There is no aspect of their role more fun- mystery.
of call for anyone those who are diag- ted to find towards There have been damental to protecting the democratic
with any questions nosed with cancer constructing their several steal from rights and interests of their own ratepayers Meanwhile, to put
or concerns about but also their car- intrusive two-storey motor vehicles and residents. the $4.75m grant in
cancer. ers, families, friends clubhouse between over the last few The problems arise when the council itself perspective, it is re-
and anyone with the ovals in the weeks within the becomes the developer. vealing to compare
Our 13 11 20 In- any questions about open green space Ryde Police Area That is the difficult situation in which the it with what other municipalities received in
formation and Sup- cancer. of Boronia Park. Command. Hunter’s Hill Council now finds itself. the same program on a dollar-per-head-of-
port line is deliv- They have oc- They sought, and accepted, a massive population basis.
ered by healthcare We know that can- However it appears curred at various grant of $4.75m from the NSW govern-
professionals who cer can be a lonely that, in an uncertain times, throughout ment to “activate” Figtree Park without first The Central Coast received $4m under
are experienced journey; when any- world, those promot- the day and night. pausing to check whether the community the scheme, which equates to roughly $14
in providing emo- one needs to talk ing a sporting facility The community is wanted anything like that level of develop- per head. Blacktown residents were grant-
tional support and about cancer we can be very certain also reminded not ment. ed $19 per head. Hunter’s Hill?
evidence-based in- want them to know of receiving generous to leave valuables Now they are seeking to spend this huge
formation to anyone 13 11 20 is here amounts of public in their vehicles. amount of money in the face of growing op- We’ve been given an astonishing $347 per
who contacts us. for them. If anyone money from this state Also, even if you position. head – for one small park.
wants to know more government. are parking your The core issue for those of us concerned
‘Here for Life’ about our Informa- vehicle in your ga- about the future of Figtree Park if the Coun- That the NSW government is prepared to
comes as we re- tion and Support That’s often not the rage don’t leave cil scheme were to proceed is the inevitable splash such a disproportionate amount of
lease new research Services they can case for those valiant- keys or roller door loss of green space and the disruption to cash on Hunter’s Hill – which is hardly a
revealing that while call 13 11 20, email ly rebuilding lives after remotes inside the the park’s natural character. needy municipality – is peculiar to say the
65% of people sur- 131120@nswcc. environmental catas- vehicle, as this It is a quiet, unassuming, little park of lawn least.
veyed have been org.au, or visit can- trophes, or the strug- makes it even easi- and trees that has delighted us since Coun-
affected by cancer, cercouncil.com.au/ gling music and arts er for thieves! cil acquired the land seventy years ago. It’s also worth remembering that none of
or knew someone hereforlife. sector and healthcare The simple mes- Council did little to allay these fears last the many submissions to Council that ob-
who was, only 30% workers during Covid. sage is LOCK IT week by posting their bland DA notice to jected to the Figtree Park proposal asked
of them were told KASHKA and leave NO VAL- “remove” 37 trees and “prune” another for the park to be left entirely untouched.
about the free infor- BOCHYNSKA The list goes on. UABLES in sight. seven.
mation and support Manager of Direct Yet our local mem- Otherwise you It is astonishing that they did not antici- There is substantial support for a modest
services available to Cancer Support ber Mr Roberts has could be the next pate that ratepayers would take this as a playground area, some extra seating, and
them, their families Cancer Council once again brought victim. direct provocation. a sightly low safety fence to prevent chil-
and carers. out the Big Cheque So don’t let a thief The Council’s own website proudly de- dren from running onto Ryde or Gladesville
NSW for the Rugby Club, ruin your day, in clares that “Trees are of vital importance in roads.
In NSW, we re- this time for $1.3 what is a prevent- improving the visual quality of an area.
ceive around 730 Community million to top up the able crime. The predominance of tree cover both in That work would probably cost just a
calls and emails to frustrated by previous $1m given, bushland and urban areas forms an integral tenth of the current grant.
13 11 20 a month, grants which adds to the part of the character of Hunters Hill.”
but with over 53,000 $500,000 from Sports More specifically, the Council’s grant ap- It is not too late for a calm reappraisal.
people in NSW ex- Dear Sir, Rorts via the now re- plication to NSW government promised David Salter has been a resident in
pected to be diag- Last week we moved Trent Zimmer- the Hunter’s Hill Municipality for 49
nosed with cancer learnt that the Hunt- man. years
next year, we know ers Hill Rugby Club If recent Federal
many more people had failed to inter- election results con- Senior Constable Moocooboola Festival returns
in our community firm a community Shane Carne
might need us. growing ever more
frustrated about gov- Crime Prevention
ernments’ lack of in- Unit cal community
tegrity, accountability, groups and ser-
equity and their ad- Ryde Police Area vices showcas-
diction to vote-buying Command ing their crafts,
grant projects for wares and ac-
favoured recipients, tivities.

An Open letter to the Premier from Indigenous Women HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS Food trucks
Independent candidates for State election, 2023. with Mayor Zac Miles and dining spots
will provide an
Dear Premier, It’s my great pleasure to share with the abundance of
community that the Moocooboola Fes- options for food-
There is much you can do to fix the mess of education. Start with tival is returning on Saturday 20 Au- ies and families
the flexibility to do education differently. Curriculum and compliance gust, and for 2022 will be staged back alike.
should suit kids, not bureaucrats . Remove the Authority status where it all began more than 40 years
from N.S.W Education and Standards Authority. This will prevent ago in the Hunters Hill Town Hall and We can’t wait
NESA shutting schools and throwing struggling Indigenous surrounds. to bring our
teenagers onto the streets in Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Western community to-
Sydney and the Central Coast. These students were trying to give The Moocooboola Festival is an institution gether for this
school a chance. Some are now in jail. Taking away the Authority in Hunters Hill, and started at Town Hall, Moocooboola Festival.
status will reduce the heavy paperwork load on teachers. No before moving to Hunters Hill High School,
wonder 50% of teachers say they want out. Give TAFE a massive then Boronia Park ovals. Save the date and keep an eye on our
funding boost. Let kids attend TAFE when 14 years and older. website for all the details:
The festival was cancelled in 2020 and
This election Indigenous Women Independents and Gab McIntosh 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/events.
will be standing up for downtrodden teachers and the kids no one making its return this year a welcome addi-
wants. tion to our community calendar. Amplifying Indigenous voices

Authorised Gab McIntosh While most of us associate Moocooboola The NAIDOC Reading Challenge is on!
46 Woy Woy Rd with Boronia Park ovals, the unrelenting Throughout July, you can head to our
Woy Woy NSW rain and severe weather events of recent warm and welcoming community space,
months has prompted a move away from The YARN, to
Indigenous Women Independents are the ovals this year to avoid any chance of read, borrow, or learn about Indigenous
supported by the Indigenous Party of Australia. having cancellations. Australian literature.
The NAIDOC Reading Challenge encour-
The Indigenous-Aboriginal We know our community is eager to get ages children to read 10 books written by
Party of Australia back to local events like these, so rather Indigenous
than risking the possibility of cancellation Australian authors or illustrators. The
due to oval and weather conditions, we challenge is a great way to broaden young
are returning Moocooboola to its home in readers’ understanding of Australia’s na-
a venue with more indoor, undercover and tional heritage.
hard surface For more information go to: www.hunter-
shill.nsw.gov.au/events.
options.
We will be utilising the Town Hall precinct Mayor of Hunter’s Hill Zac Miles
and its surrounds, working with our neigh-
bours to bring a unique event to our com-
munity.
We’re expecting plenty of fun to be had by
all ages, with a wide range of entertainment
options including live music, rides, games,
stalls, displays, activities, and workshops.
We’re encouraging a real focus on lo-

Wednesday 13 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5

Designs unveiled for $479m Ryde Hospital

The Ryde community will benefit from a transformation of health care with designs for
the $479 million Ryde Hospital redevelopment showcasing a state-of-the-art facility.

Health Minister Brad Haz- “The redevelopment will also Ryde Hospital redevelopment ☐ Artist’s impressions of the Ryde Hospital redevelopment (images: NSW Government)
zar has unveiled the latest provide a dedicated purpose- with the community. They dem-
concept designs and said the built ambulatory care centre onstrate the connections with project.” A second and more detailed ments and intensive care unit;
NSW Government’s significant and paediatric short stay unit existing heritage buildings and The Ryde Hospital will be SSDA application will be sub- new operating theatres; adult
investment in Ryde Hospital at the hospital for the first the nearby Blue Gum High For- mitted early next year, seek- overnight inpatient beds; a
will ensure enhanced and ex- time.” est and there is plenty of green assessed under a two-stage ing approval for the detailed new purpose-built ambulatory
panded health services for the space to create a welcoming planning approval process. design and main construction care centre; and a new paedi-
future closer to home. Member for Ryde Victor environment for patients, their works for the redevelopment. atric short stay unit.
Dominello said it also makes carers, staff, and visitors,” Mr The Stage 1 State Signifi-
“This first-class redevelop- best use of the current servic- Dominello said. cant Development Applica- The project is part of the NSW There will also be improved
ment will transform health es, including the Graythwaite tions (SSDA), to be lodged with Government’s record $11.9 bil- landscaping, urban spaces
facilities for the local commu- Rehabilitation Centre and pre- “The redevelopment team the Department of Planning lion investment in health infra- and car parking.
nity for many years to come, serving the historic Denistone has been working closely with and Environment in the com- structure to 2025-26.
providing a range of new and House as well as delivering clinicians, staff and key health- ing weeks, will seek approval To view the plans and find
expanded services, including contemporary education, train- care stakeholders as well as for the proposed scale of the The $479 million Ryde Hospi- out more about the proposed
a state-of-the-art emergency ing and research to strengthen representatives from the local redevelopment as well as site tal redevelopment will include: new hospital, visit: rydehos-
department, new theatres and tertiary partnerships. community who have been preparation and enabling con- new and expanded emergency pitalredevelopment.health.
medical imaging,” Mr Hazzard providing their feedback to struction works. and medical imaging depart- nsw.gov.au
said. “I’m delighted to share the help inform the design of the
new concept designs of the

Hunters Hill residents to fly Ryde’s rates will be lower, says Mayor
France’s flag on Thursday

Ratepayers in the City of Ryde will pay trative offices and more com- Civic Centre building to permit
lower rates this year. mercial space to lease. its immediate demolition.

Rates notices are being sent out this “Of course, our outdoor He also admits there is room
week and Mayor Jordan Lane told The staff will not be working from for improvement at the coun-
Weekly Times the average ratepayer will home but through Covid we’ve cil.
pay around ten dollars less than last year. learned to do things differently,
but efficiently.” “What we haven’t done well
“When the budget passed the rate is develop a policy to give
schedule allowed us to give a rate cut,’’ he Mayor Lane previously said money to charity, we know
said. he was disappointed the state there is money available for
government lifted a heritage charity but we need to be fair
“It is a modest cut but when you consider protection order on the former and accountable.”
most councils are hiking up their rates, this
rate cut is considerable.” City of Ryde’s revenue and expenditure

☐ A French flag in historic Hunters Hill. The City of Ryde receives a substantial
income from property developer contri-
HUNTERS HILL’S Mayor and its premier French cultural committee butions but the Mayor also attributes the
would like to see local homes, shops and boats fly the Tricolour flag of budget success to tight controls on coun-
France to celebrate Bastille Day this Thursday, July 14. cil spending.

Mayor Zac Miles told The Weekly 1988. “We are not getting caught up with
Times the council would fly the flag Children are invited to paint or col- spending for the sake of spending.”
at Town Hall and hopes the local our in a Tricolour flag to put up in
community will celebrate Hunter’s the front windows of their homes. “Your readers might have noticed we
Hill’s French heritage. The Friendship Committee’s stu- haven’t had any flashy spending an-
“We are proud of our historic as- dent exchange program with Le nouncements as we concentrate on re-
sociation with France and I hope Vesinet has also resumed. storing pot holes, repairing roads and
residents can fly the flag or enjoy a “We’ve got four French exchange maintaining our parks and gardens.”
French themed day at local cafe or students coming from Le Vesinet
celebrate with French champagne,” very soon and we hope to send our “That is certainly the culture we’re try-
he said. students to Le Vesinet in Decem- ing to create and councillors also voted
Although some homes flew the ber,” she said. against giving themselves a pay rise.”
flag on Bastille Day during the pan- Many historic homes across Hunt-
demic, the last time it was flown ers Hill were built by French set- Developer contributions declined during
en masse across the municipality tlers in the 19th century as well as the pandemic and the Mayor’s Liberal Par-
was on April 20, 2019 in a gesture the historic Villa Maria and St Peter ty team intend to press ahead with reforms
of solidarity with the people of Paris Chanel Catholic churches and the to the developer contribution process.
in the wake of the Notre Dame Ca- Marist Fathers’ Priory on the water-
thedral fire. front at Tarban Creek. “I’ve complained about our out of date
Wendy Benrimoj from Hunters Hunter’s Hill’s first mayors include planning laws and we all know there has
Hill-Le Vésinet Friendship Com- Jules Joubert (1861-1863), Ga- been massive overdevelopment, so we are
mittee said the Parisian township brielle de Milhau (1863-1864), Didi- looking at reforming developer money and
of Le Vesinet has had a Friendship er Joubert (1867-1870) and Charles this is about getting our own house in or-
Agreement with Hunter’s Hill since Jeanneret (1870-1872). der so we can have responsible develop-
ment and keep rates down in the future.”

“So I’m very excited about developing
our new property strategy in the next fi-
nancial year and it will also be a great op-
portunity to protect green, open space.”

Mayor Lane said the new Civic Cen-
tre project is currently being reviewed to
ensure there are no significant cost blow
outs.

He said there is a new opportunity to
bring in more income from the proposed
civic building as Working From Home op-
tions for council staff means there is a
reduced need for some council adminis-

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 13 July, 2022

Ryde’s new entertainment options
Live music and partying on the area’s best alfresco rooftop bar - at
The Governor Hotel in Macquarie Park - and new mini golf entertain-
ment complex, Birdies, at Top Ryde City shopping centre are providing
much-needed new local entertainment options.

Friday and Saturday Nights on bookings.” at The Governor Hotel in Mac- ☐ Sydney band Soul Nights will get the party started at the The Governor Rooftop
the Rooftop at The Governor in Ryde’s Deputy Mayor Roy quarie Park is among his fa-
Macquarie Park is the place to vourite places to “celebrate the on Friday night.
be, with live music from 7pm. Maggio is excited about the week that’s just gone by.”
latest local night time entertain-
This Friday the rooftop will ment offerings. “There’s a saying: ‘If you
host reliable party starters, Soul haven’t been to The Governor’s
Nights. But he’s hoping more busi- Rooftop, you haven’t lived,” Clr
ness owners get in on the act Maggio told The Weekly Times.
“Turn on the ‘out of office’ and to reignite the city’s vibrant po-
welcome the weekend,” The tential. “I can’t remember exactly who
Governor says. said it first, but I’m happy to be
Ryde Council’s next meet- the last one to say it.”
“Dance the night away with ing will consider developing a
friends or try the rooftop menu, ‘Live Music Strategy’ within six New Birdies Mini Golf com-
our rooftop has a diverse offer- months, proposed by Clr Mag- plex
ing with high bar tables, low din- gio, that aims to maximise en-
ner tables and private booths tertainment opportunities for Clr Maggio is just as excited
available. both indoor and outdoor venues about the new Birdies Mini Golf
and settings. venue, which is just a few weeks
“We cater to all sizes and oc- young, at Top Ryde.
casions even providing bottle Clr Maggio says Friday and
service options for larger group Saturday nights on the Rooftop “After almost three years of
lockdown that has dampened

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More than Huge scope CDs, DVDs Easy-access our enthusiasm for going out spirits including 65 Australian there’s a lot to play and visually
of fiction & & video categories and having fun, this is just what gins. it’s more of a high spec environ-
110,000 non-fiction games to explore we needed,” he said. ment and much more glamor-
Birdies Mini Golf director ous,” she said.
books at WITH THANKS TO The site has converted three Stephanie Doyle said the venue
great prices shops on the top level of the was designed to stand out in “There’s essentially three of-
shopping centre into an 18-hole the increasingly competitive in- ferings in one – there’s adult
Book online at THURS 14 to SUN 17 JULY indoor golf course. door sport and recreation mar- mini golf, a bar which is sup-
thegovernorhotel.com.au ket. porting Australian independ-
9 Waterloo Road Macquarie Park Thurs–Fri: 9am–9pm The venue comes complete ent brands, and the restaurant
Sat–Sun: 9am–5pm with a restaurant and bar featur- “Birdies is about the full ex- component.”
ing 18 beers on tap, wines and perience – there are 18 holes,
Weeks Senior Academy
Knox Grammar School
Pacific Highway, Wahroonga

More than Huge scope CDs, DVDs Easy-access
of fiction & & video categories
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Thurs–Fri: 9am–9pm
Sat–Sun: 9am–5pm

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Knox Grammar School

Pacific Highway, Wahroonga

Grants for local future sports stars
Applications for the Federal Government’s ‘Local Sporting Champions’ grants are now
being accepted, Federal Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale has announced.

The Local Sporting Champi- years, many of our future their championships.
ons program provides finan- stars have seen their com- A concurrent program for
cial assistance for coaches, petition schedules signifi-
officials and competitors cantly impacted by various athletes with a disability -
aged 12-18 participating in restrictions put in place to ‘Local Para Champions’ - of-
state, national or internation- counter the pandemic. fers grants of $750 - $1,000.
al championships.
“These grants represent You can apply and find
“Bennelong has a rich his- welcome relief for them and out more by visiting: https://
tory of young high achievers their families.” sportaus.smartygrants.com.
in sport,” Mr Laxale told The au/ or by contacting Ben-
Weekly Times. If successful, applicants nelong Electorate Office
will receive $500 - $750 to- via email or by calling 9869
“Over the last couple of wards the cost of attending 4833.

Super Little Scientists’ slimey good time

It was a busy day on Friday for Super Lit- Super Little Scientists is an innovative hands-on
tle Scientists and its founder West Ryde’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,
Divya Goel. Maths) based program for kids aged 3-11 years
And excited young participants even got to make old.
their own take-away slime.
For more information, visit superlittlescientists.
“Five Slime Science Incursions in one day,” Ms com or call 0468 730 620.
Goel posted on the Super Little Scientists Face-
book Page. Super Little Scientists also accepts NSW Crea-
tive Kids Vouchers.
“One hundred and thirty (130) curious kids had
super fun and a great learning experience with To find out more about the vouchers and to ap-
self-made slime to take home.” ply for them visit:

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/
apply-creative-kids-voucher

Wednesday 13 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED

For full details of the development applications received and determined visit
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices

Received between 30 June to 6 July 2022

LDA2022/0196 41 Constitution Rd RYDE

LDA2022/0200 30 Gladstone Ave RYDE

MOD2022/0119 6 Clermont Ave RYDE

MOD2022/0120 15 Smith St RYDE

LDA2022/0198 46 Monash Rd GLADESVILLE

LDA2022/0199 26 Betty Hendry Pde NORTH RYDE

LDA2022/0195 1 Zanco Rd MARSFIELD

MOD2022/0117 116 Lovell Rd EASTWOOD

MOD2022/0118 14 Wayella St WEST RYDE

City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jordan Lane (far right), Member for Ryde, Victor Dominello, as Determined 30 June to 6 July 2022
well as members of the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association and Ryde Local Area Police
Command at the former Marsden High School site. LDA2022/0118 40 Arthur St RYDE

LDA2022/0082 40 Morrison Rd GLADESVILLE

Progress has been made on a new proves the perfect way to showcase LDA2022/0161 284 Morrison Rd PUTNEY
multi-sports facility at the former some of our beautiful gardens and
Marsden High School site in talented green thumbs. LDA2022/0014 21 Bellamy Ave EASTWOOD
West Ryde.
There is a range of categories LDA2022/0106 47 Moira Ave DENISTONE WEST
A planning proposal seeking to gardeners can enter that cater for
rezone the site has been submitted all ages, sizes and skill levels. This LDA2022/0147 6/15 Busaco Rd MARSFIELD
to the Department of Planning includes a children’s seed growing
and Environment. competition, in which young budding MOD2022/0117 116 Lovell Rd EASTWOOD
gardeners will receive free seeds,
Under the plans, the existing 28 pot and growing instructions from LIBRARY NEWS
netball courts at Meadowbank will be competition sponsor Eden Gardens
relocated to the former Marsden High to help them participate. Cidtuy$rc1iohn0OfaJng0nenocRweJcdigynremauaidewlwftteymtienhobegLfevekiowrowo’busreiturnn’aclaayl hmbroaeeeiu.errs. JoinJUoPin In
School site to create 32 new
outdoor netball courts, as well as Entries for the Spring Garden We have five conveniently City of Ryde Libraries offers
a state-of-the-art indoor facility Competition close on 31 August 2022. located branches at Ryde, an extensive collection of
comprising four multi-use courts. For more information visit books (adults and children’s),
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/gardencomp Gladesville, Eastwood, DVDs, magazines, eBooks and
Crucially, the planning proposal North Ryde and West Ryde eAudiobooks, online streaming
also creates a new environmental REPORT AN ISSUE ONLINE available for you to explore.
conservation zone on a section of of movies and music.
the former high school site, which With the significant rainfall and So, drop in and join up They’re all free,
will protect precious blue gums high winds experienced over the for your chance
and a critically endangered past week, I wanted to remind the to win! once you have joined.
ecological community. community that they can report issues
to Council online 24 hours a day, LIBRARIES
In addition, a report will be brought 7 days a week.
back to Council detailing a list of www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/libraries
measures that address community Simply visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/
concerns relating to parking, traffic report and lodge issues such as COMPOST CONNECTION
and noise abatement. potholes, damaged footpaths, and
much more. Get answers to all your composting and worm
Once completed, the new facility will farming questions through our free online
be the new home of the Eastwood Once the issue is lodged, Council program Compost Connection.
Ryde Netball Association and utilised staff will address the issues as Plus City of Ryde residents who complete
by several other local sporting groups quickly as possible. the online tutorials can get 50% off the
as well. price of Council’s composting and worm
Sincerely, farming equipment!
SPRING GARDEN
COMPETITION Clr Jordan Lane 5O0F%F
Mayor
Entries are now open for the Phone 9952 8222 For more information and to sign up visit
City of Ryde Spring Garden [email protected] www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/compostconnection
Competition.

The Spring Garden Competition has
been held for more than 30 years and

HAVE YOUR SAY GARAGE SALE

OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS S1A6T From 9.00am
38 Cecil Street, Denistone East
You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals JULY List your garage sale for free at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales
that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and
concerns that affect the community.

• Dragon Boat Club – Boat Storage Trial (Closing 11 December 2022)

Want to find out more?

To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how
to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call
Customer Service on 9952 8222.

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

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 13 July, 2022

DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK July 10-16

Actionable strategies to prevent and manage diabetes today
Diabetes is often called the silent killer be- like refined sugars.
By Dr Charbel Badr* cause it can lurk in the background damaging • Drink more water and avoid sugary
vital body systems such as eye, blood vessels
Diabetes is a serious medical condition and kidneys before you even realise it is there. drinks such as soft drinks and juices.
that makes other illnesses worse and can • Walk more and take opportunities to
reduce a person’s life expectancy. Early signs can include: increased tiredness,
thirst, urinary frequency, blurry vision, hunger perform incidental activity when you
and unexplained weight loss. can.
A little proactive action can decrease your
risk of getting diabetes and help to manage • Exercise more but keep it within your
pre-diabetes if you are already on the border- capacity.
line. • Manage your weight to a healthy weight HUNTERS HILL
MEDICAL PRACTICE
Before we consider medications and medi- range.
cal interventions, here are a few simple ac- • See a dietitian.
tions you can start taking today. Like with any illness and especially in this

case, early diagnosis of diabetes, before it
has caused the multitude of problems is es- Diabetes Team
• Make better food choices across your sential for good outcomes.
day. Aim for more fresh food and less • GP’s • Endocrinologists
packaged or take-away foods. The best way is to get regular urine and • Podiatrists • Dietitian
• Eat low GI. The glycaemic index is a blood tests as well as general check-ups with
measure of how quickly a food your doctor.

releases its energy. You want slower * Dr Badr is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at • Care Co-ordinator • Nurses
energy releasing foods like vegetables Macquarie University and Medical Director at
rather than fast energy releasing foods For appointments please phone
Hunters Hill Medical Practice
9817 2080
Calls to ease the diabetes mental health epidemic
or book online at www.hhmp.com.au
high and it doesn’t 6 Ryde Road, Hunters Hill
Almost 700,000 people living with diabetes experience a mental than 360,000 say this healthcare Car Park from Short Street
or emotional health challenge every year, according to the latest impacts their ability 3. Calling out dia- make any sense, no
data from Diabetes Australia. to live well with the betes-related stigma matter what you do,”
condition,” she said. wherever it happens. he said.
Leading GP Dr Gary “It makes me ques- it will be fine but, in that moment, it’s hard not
Diabetes Australia Australia to launch tes complication,’ Ms “Nobody chooses Deed, who specifi- to feel defeated.”
Group CEO Justine its new Let’s Rethink Cain said. diabetes and nobody cally is involved in tion whether I am
Cain says diabetes Diabetes campaign should be blamed or providing health- managing it well. I For more information visit www.headsup-
mental health chal- as part of National “We want people to shamed for living with care to people living know in the long run diabetes.com.au
lenges are the most Diabetes Week (10 – know that diabetes it.”
prevalent, yet least 16 July). mental health chal- with diabetes, said
recognised diabetes lenges are real and Ms Cain said there he was seeing more Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment: Proposed Aged Care
complication. Ms Cain said there encourage people was no silver bullet people with diabetes Facility and development of 264-268 Pennant Hills Road and
is an urgent need for with diabetes and but there were some experiencing mental 3A Homelands Avenue, Carlingford NSW
“Concerningly, the change to both com- their healthcare pro- key areas of action and emotional health Notification and Registration of Aboriginal Interests
latest figures show munity attitudes and fessionals to explore that could significant- challenges.
that about 400,000 the way Australia’s options for mental ly improve outcomes “Living with diabe- TSA Management on behalf of BaptistCare NSW & ACT (the
people living with health system deliv- health care.” for people with dia- tes can be complex proponent) has engaged Apex Archaeology to assist in preparing
diabetes report dif- ers diabetes mental betes. and unrelenting. That an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for a proposed
ficulties accessing health support. Ms Cain called on daily management, development at Carlingford, NSW.
mental health care. all Australians to re- 1. Better awareness on top of the worry The project is located within the Parramatta LGA and legally defined
That’s a lot of people “Diabetes mental think how they think of diabetes mental about long-term dia- as 264 – 268 Pennant Hills Road (Lot 1 DP 1033201 & Lot 2 DP364225)
who aren’t getting the health challenges are about diabetes. health issues like dia- betes-related compli- and 3A Homelands Avenue (Lot 1 DP 26212) Carlingford. The project
help and support they widespread, but they betes distress and cations, can become manager is James Marsden of TSA Management, who can be
need,” she said. are rarely discussed “More than 1.1 mil- burnout a real burden,” Dr contacted via email at [email protected].
as part of routine dia- lion Australians re- Deed said.
The new data has betes care. They re- port being blamed or 2. Putting mental The assessment will inform a State Significant Development
prompted Diabetes ally are a silent diabe- shamed for living with health support at the “It’s important that Application under Part 4 Division 4.7 of the Environmental Planning and
diabetes and more centre of diabetes health professionals Assessment Act 1979 and is required to include Aboriginal community
understand the reality consultation in accordance with the Section 4.1.3 of the NSW
of living with diabetes Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water’s (DECCW
and I’d encourage 2010, now Heritage NSW) Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation
people working in the requirements for proponents.
field to undertake rel- The proponent invites Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge
evant training to sup-
port all people with relevant to determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects
diabetes.” and places within the study area to register an interest in the process of
Sebastian Harris, Aboriginal community consultation.
19, whose younger Please note that details of the Aboriginal people or organisations
brother was diag- who register an interest in consultation will be forwarded to Heritage
nosed with type 1 NSW and Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council (MLALC). Please
diabetes three years advise at the time of registration if you do not wish for your details to be
before him, says the forwarded to these entities.
constant manage-
ment of his condition Aboriginal stakeholders can register their interest by post to
can be overwhelm- PO Box 236, Nowra, NSW 2541; via phone on 0405 236 821; or via
ing. [email protected].:au. Please include the name and
contaNcEtWdeStPaAilsPoEfRyo(EuJrVpr5efGerrUePdGcoRnAtaDcEt)person in your registration.
“Some weeks my
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low or unreasonably

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 58-60
LYONS RD, DRUMMOYNE NSW 2047 WITH 5G

1. The proposed upgrade to the existing facility includes:
 Removal of existing Vodafone antennas and equipment
 Installation of three new 5G antennas for Vodafone, 0.8m long
on new mounts
 Installation of three panel antennas for Vodafone 2.7m long, on
the new mounts
 Installation of ancillary equipment including nine (9) remote
radio units, antenna mounts and cabling
 Installation and reconfiguration of equipment within existing
equipment shelters.

2. Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility
under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination
2018 ("The Determination") based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of 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:
Sienna Yarali at Nokia Solutions & Networks on 0406 001 832 or at
[email protected] by Friday 29th July 2022.
Further information may be obtained from the RFNSA website at
www.rfnsa.com.au/2047005

Wednesday 13 July, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9

realeSTaTe&FINaNCe

Recent local property sales* LANE COVE RYDE
CONCORD EPPING
101/72-74 Gordon Crescent, 3B, Apart- 9/2 Porter Street, 2B, Unit
5/247C Burwood Road, 3B, Apartment A308/11-27 Cliff Road, 2B, Apartment ment $660,000 (8 July 22)
$1,275,000 (8 July 22) $850,000 (7 July 22) Lochlan McDermott, Award Group Hills Cen-
Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord Brenda Kim, Sweet Realty West Ryde $1,255,000 (6 July 22) tral West Ryde
150 Majors Bay Road, 3B, 200 m2, Duplex/ 88 Ray Road, 3B, 376 m2, House Alex Banning, Raine & Horne Lower North D5406/16 Constitution Road, 1B, 85 m2,
Semi-detached $1,600,000 (4 July 22) Shore Apartment
$2,235,000 (7 July 22) Eva Xu, McGrath Epping 10 Wingadee Street, 3B, 948 m2, House $560,000 (8 July 22)
Ben Horwood, Horwood Nolan Concord ERMINGTON $2,700,000 (28 June 22) Kevin Wong, Ray White Epping
53 Patterson Street, 5B, 304.1 m2, House 8/2-10 Nordica Street, 2B, Apartment Sam Lloyd, McGrath Lane Cove 21/3 Aeolus Avenue, 2B, Apartment
$3,050,000 (2 July 22) $880,000 (8 July 22) $585,000 (4 July 22)
Ben Horwood, Horwood Nolan Concord Paul Tassone, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde MACQUARIE PARK Eddy Lunardi, Skyline Canterbury
3 Batten Crescent, 3B, 607 m2, House
DRUMMOYNE $1,265,000 (6 July 22) 7/48 Khartoum Road, 2B, Unit RYDALMERE
George Lattouf, Laing+Simmons Merrylands $635,000 (8 July 22)
2/38 St Georges Crescent, 2B, Apartment 19/718 Victoria Road, 3B, Townhouse Allison Mifsud, First National Epping 42/129B Park Road, 3B, Townhouse
$1,700,000 (8 July 22) $941,000 (5 July 22) $840,000 (5 July 22)
Adrienne Williams, Bresic Whitney Balmain Nathan Circosta, Ray White Carlingford MARSFIELD Maggie Sheng, Land Estate Hurstville

EAST RYDE GLADESVILLE 49 Abuklea Road, 6B, House WEST RYDE
$2,280,000 (7 July 22)
54 Melba Drive, 4B, 575.4 m2, House 404/230 Victoria Road, 2B, Apartment Luna Li, Ray White Epping 18 Grand Avenue, 3B, 599.2 m2, House
$3,105,000 (2 July 22) $880,000 (8 July 22) 19/205 Waterloo Road, 2B, 96 m2, Unit $1,930,000 (7 July 22)
Jacki Williams, Warwick Williams Real Estate Lijian (Daniel) Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney $625,000 (7 July 22) Liz Wiggins, Stone Epping
Drummoyne 5/27 Wharf Road, 2B, Apartment Belinda Hill, Belle Property Beecroft 7/12 Adelaide Street, 2B, Unit
$700,000 (28 June 22) $639,500 (5 July 22)
EASTWOOD Robert Cassidy, Ray White Gladesville MELROSE PARK Leighton Avery, Award Group Hills Central
54 Eltham Street, 3B, 437 m2, Duplex/Semi- West Ryde
34 Gordon Street, 4B, 936 m2, House detached $1,940,000 (1 July 22) 20 James Street, 3B, 601.8 m2, House 16/15-19 Terry Road, 2B, Unit
$2,700,000 (7 July 22) Peter Grayson, Bresic Whitney Hunters Hill $2,390,000 (9 July 22) $600,000 (5 July 22)
Scott Baxter, Ray White Epping 208/1 Meriton Street, 2B, Apartment Jerry Dionisatos, Stone North Ryde Leighton Avery, Award Group Hills Central
$750,000 (30 June 22) West Ryde
Roger Agha, Belle Property Concord NORTH RYDE
(* This is not an exhaustive listing of lo-
12 Cook Street, 5B, House cal sales and represents only a sample of
$3,620,000 (4 July 22) reported sales)
James Sarzano, Stone North Ryde

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windows on the east come your eco buddy ing drought-resistant
and west side of the and if efficiency is a plants; minimising lawn
areas; and using veg-
etation to filter sun in
exposed areas and lim-
iting light in cool areas.

Next steps for controversial plan

Hunter’s Hill Council’s proposed Figtree Park project will proceed to assessment by a the Local
Planning Panel following last week’s close of a public exhibition period.

Thirty-nine submissions were received for the designed around trees in the park, making these
proposed project, which includes the removal a central feature and enhancing opportunities for
of a significant number of trees and the pruning nature play.”
of several others after a Council-commissioned
arborist’s report flagged them as ‘priority for re- A planting strategy is featured in concept plans
moval’ and ‘consider for removal’ due to decay, - developed in response to community consulta-
wounds, deadwood, epicormic growth or sup- tion - for the broader Figtree Park project, which
pression. is to be funded with a $4.75 million grant under
the State Government’s Public Spaces Legacy
A Statement of Environmental Effects said the Program.
trees were of low retention value and did not con-
tribute to the overall significance of the Hunters Neighbours have opposed the removal of the
Hill heritage conservation area. trees, which they say is contrary to council’s tree
preservation commitment and their desire to keep
Mayor Zac Miles said trees proposed for remov- the quiet little park as it is.
al would be supplemented by extra plantings.
But Mayor Miles said the views of the wider
“Many mature trees already exist on site and community have also been taken into account
special consideration has been taken to retain as and a proposed amenities block also took into
many as possible under the proposed plans for consideration the trees already on site, while tim-
the park’s revitalisation,” he said. ber cladding aims to create a look and feel con-
sistent with the surrounding green space.
“Concept plans for an inclusive play space are

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ACCOUNTING
bathroom bricklayers (continued) CARPENTER/BUILDER
ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES renovations
RYDE BRICKLAYING & PAVING (continued)
0414 658 956 (continued) ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES
ANDREW’S BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Joe 0426 970 190
• C hartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent Michael 0407 912 355
• Provided at reasonable rates 0414 577 574 Your local bricklayer 37 years-experience. Re- All carpentry, renovations, decks, property
www.rgaccounting.com.au pairs, remedial works, brick pointing & land- maintenance, repairs & landscaping. All
• Over 35 years experience in bathroom, scaping. All types of brickwork and paving. general building work. Fully insured.
AIR CONDITIONING kitchen & laundry renovations Lic208862c
• Qualified & Insured workmanship.
TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING • Projects available on Website BUILDING Call 0407 912 355 Lic 188739C
• Call for free measure and quote CONTRACTORS
9481 0667 www.perfectceramics.com Lic R71536 ALLEN’S ALTERATIONS
Ross 0418 411 101
• Sales JAYCORP RENOVATIONS TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT All types of Building & Carpentry work. 30 years
• Service
• Installation 0424 261 818 0418 493 789 experience. Local. Lic 61536c
• Repairs,
• Preventative Maintenance. Combined 30 years of experience in bath- For all new work, extensions & alterations, SEMI RETIRED BUILDER
On all domestic, commercial & industrial, room and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to renovations or refurbishments.
Air conditioners. restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish MBA Quality work. Nick Roxburgh 0411 364 233
www.townandcountryair.com.au in your home. Please visit our website for Lic 100569c
AU18964 Lic 125392c recent projects. Semi-retired builder needs small jobs before
ACE AIR CONDITIONING www.jaycorprenovations.com.au Lic 306197c BP CONSTRUCTIONS building his own house. Repairs, maintenance,
small new structures, fireplaces etc.
0411 967 333 BEDDING 0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948
CARPENTRY & JOINERY
Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C. BEDS ‘N’ SECONDS PAUL GILES All building work including renovations,
Lic 236838c extensions, decks pergolas & carports, CARPENTRY & JOINERY
PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING 9879 4226 bathrooms.
www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c James 0428 581 542
1300 776 247 Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses,
Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens ALTERATIONS For construction of & repair of decks, pergolas,
All Air Conditioning Work. fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of 0418 484 216 9674 7527 doors &  new building work call James
Lifetime Warranty On Workmanship mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Lic 179663c
❁ Repairs bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mat- Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S.
❁ Service/Maintenance tresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville Giltinan Builder P/L. Lic 91637c CARPET LAYING
❁ Installation
www.provenair.com.au 354131C AU52275 BUILDING B ILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631
Alliance Climate Control RENOVATIONS
New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs.
8036 2372 CMT Building Services (NSW) Pty Ltd 40 yrs experience.

Air Conditioning Installation, Service & Re- BLINDS 0416 246 431 CEMENT RENDERING
pairs. Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old
A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split & SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS Over 20 years-experience in all aspects J PRESTIGE RENDERING
Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C of residential and commercial renovations,
8765 1733 0410 746 378
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Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality ser-
MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS
factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian vice g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q
0431 444 111 blinds same day service. 9879 4855
CLEANING
Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Gov app 5 yrs warranty. Your local Extensions/Additions/Renovations/ ALBERTO”S CLEANING & CARPET SHAMPOO
Cameron 0401 805 534 Patio Builder
ARCHITECTS Fully Guaranteed to comply with the BCA 0418 489 627
Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals (Building Code of Australia)!
PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron. 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card *Office *Schools *Private homes/flats
Holders! www.spinryde.com.au * Upholstery etc
9878 5850 BLIND INSPIRATION NSW Builders Licence 45000JP Ph: 0418 489627

P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, ca- 9427 9312 builders Cleaning
pable of handling all types of work, both resi-
dential and commercial, alterations or new. Free in-house measure & quote. Latest fabrics, – High Pressure
designs & motorisation. We also specialise in
ASBESTOS REMOVAL Plantation Shutters, Curtains & Awnings. All Paul Strati 0408 863476 NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN
Australian made & owned.
ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807
30 years experience. 9888 5406 0414 765 181
* All types of Asbestos removal BOOKKEEPING Brick & concrete, construction, brick veneer, Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer.
* Garages & Sheds Demolition retaining walls, granny flats & bathroom No job too small.
* Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections FIRST CHOICE BOOKKEEPING renovations. Free Quotes.
* Free Quotes * All areas Clotheslines
* Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg. 0421 374 039 Licence No. 44240C
* Fully Licensed & Insured
www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Face- Bookkeeping Services - managing all of your CARPENTER/BUILDER DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691
book/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney bookkeeping needs. Over 20 years experience.
Lic.Class B 210719 Contact Mary on 0421 374039 Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on
www.firstchoicebk.com M JD CARPENTRY new or repairs.
ballustrades Matthew 0414 418 248
For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and Full range of folding lines
WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM Call Richard 0407 585 691
bricklayers maintenance works. Lic no 75741C
9645 6358
Q UALITY WORK GUAGRaAryN0TE4E3D1 163 114 Carpenter/Builder 0412 691 470 COMPUTERS
Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small
steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing, GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS
auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote, * Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience.
helpful services. wardsteel.com.au prompt reliable service call Gary. Lic No 180752c Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c 0401 339 402

bathroom B RICK & BLOCK LAYSItNevGe 0409 124 751 CARROLL’S CARPENTRY & BUILDING • Free service call
renovations Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. • Home office support
0412 966 361 • I.T. specialist
SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS • All work guaranteed
Decks, pergolas, small extensions & • www.g1computers.com.au
9879 4855 renovations, roofing, framing, internal wall
Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Lic. 55906c demo & beam installation, flooring.
7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Complete bathroom renovation for $19,999* RANA CONSTRUCTIONS 0419 623 853 CARPENTRY 0468 612 956 To advertise
including tiles and fittings to the value of Retaining walls, front fences, brick & All Renovations, Repairs & Painting Phone: 9807 6666
$3,999* lintel repairs, new openings made &
10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card closed, insurance & strata work. Call Ernesto 0468 612956.
Holders! www.spinryde.com.au [email protected]
NSW Builders Licence 45000JP Call Roberto. Lic 217657c Lic 184942c

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

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concreting Electricians FENCING GARDENING (continued)

AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES PRIMO FENCING 0402 981 141 GECKO PLANTSCAPE

Charlie 0413 777 239 Gerard 0408 447 882 Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Robbie 0412 131 362
All electrical repairs – residential & commercial Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs.
Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of con- rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new work. Workmanship guaranteed. Irrigation solutions for your garden during
crete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small Call Gerard. Lic 82184c Call Colin 0402 981 141 water restrictions. Horticultural advice, gar-
jobs welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. den maintenance and green walls. Qualified
Lic. 129960c 9807 2367 Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie
0412 131 362
G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402 EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Ltd LOCAL FENCING

Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc. 9809 7001 0417 690 627 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool,
Lic11427C Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, log walls. Free quotes
repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. NORTH RYDE GARDENING
Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 Thorn
TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD St Ryde Lic 35887c ANDREW SPIES FENCING0410 534 692 0414 765 181 9888 5406

0404 770 791 GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES Specialises in all types of fencing. View Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean,
Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs- website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf,
rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure
Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial 9807 1957 0419 200 011 KOALA  FENCING clean. Call Alan.

over 25years experience Lic 52825c All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, Martin 0412 010 212 a & a absolute best price
9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161
concretE Cutting competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences &
Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lop-
MASTER CHASING SERVICES LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. ping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown gar-
call Martin 0412 010 212 den, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack
0403 111 758 Blake 0488 843 433
+ Small family owned business Smith Fencing 0400 598 403
Specialising in concrete cutting, core + No call-out fee Gardening & Tree Services
drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. + Seniors discount Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets.
+ 100% satisfaction guaranteed Small jobs & Repairs Welcome 0412 594 911
CURTAINS + Credit cards welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com
Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration gar-
BLIND INSPIRATION Captain Cook Electrical Lic 288540c AXFIX fencing 0498 058 885 den design 15 years experience. Tree lopping
25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully
9427 9312 Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911
c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool
Free in-house measure & quote. Latest Ian 0412 988 012 council requirements. Call Andrew. GAS
fabrics, designs & motorisation. We also spe-
cialise in Plantation Shutters, Awnings & Roller ✓ Same Day Service ACTIVE FENCING SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST
Blinds. All Australian owned and made. ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms,
✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
DAMP PROOFING ✓ Pensioner Discounts
✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville Quality timber boundary fencing & gates Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new con-
ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA ✓ Small Jobs Welcome supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free nections/servicing/commissioning of room/
www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial
1300 301 210 0412 229 955 Lic R89295 kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater
heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Py-
* Rising damp & Condensation proofing DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES FLORISTS rox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse,
* Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems
• Contact for free quote. Andrew/Electrician 0417 909407 BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmas-
• 20 years local experience. Alice/Admin 0423 545910 ter, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ
www.antidamp.com.au 9874 1577 conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same
All electrical work, power, lights, internet, house day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All
dentist Rewiring, telephone, IXL, ceiling fans, switch Multi Award Winning Florist work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft-
board upgrades expert, cctv. Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions pos, 24/7 Emergencies.
PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY Member Interflora Lic 143252C
Lic 201164c, 278587c Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao
9809 7110 Email: [email protected] GLASs
Roger’s Electrical Service
• Over 25 years’ experience  in Putney 0422 628 109 | 9420 3370
• Renowned for gentleness and care
• Exceptional quality at affordable price • Domestic work FURNITURE REPAIRS GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE
• Prompt appointments. 6 days • Affordable service & CABINET MAKING 9817 3416 9816 3055
• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental • Local and reliable Lic. 121864c Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens,
TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE
check-up and mouthguard Local Electrical Services mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure
• Book On-Line James 02 8036 2372 0417 457 897 and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.

www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician Custom made furniture and specialist repairs &
restoration work. 40 years experience.
DRAINER • Electrical Repairs GUTTERING &
• Smoke Alarms METAL ROOFING
• Switchboards upgrades
SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c • PowerPoints GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS
• Lighting installation garage doors
0414 837 679 Phil  9715 1804 • Home Safety Checks 9477 5943
• Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965
Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water We clean roof gutters, no mess, local,
Toilets,  basins,  baths,  shower,   laundry,  kitchens GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call guaranteed, insured
Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treat- for free quote.
ment. All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. 24/7 GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST
emergency. Same day service, reliable, profes- Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543
sional, efficient. 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

RYDE SEWERFIX Local Electrician. No job too small. GARDENING Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured,
Over 30 yrs experience. on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace)
9809 4230 0412 200 939 Lic 80753C ABLOOM ACE GARDENING Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys,
flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting,
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist EXCAVATIONS 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c
30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard
MINI EXCAVATIONS clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing,
• Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal,
Glen 0418 268 040 Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash,
Over 50 year experience Lic. L985 Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance,
Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best
760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tip- hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022
pers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing
To advertise Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning
Phone: 9807 6666 • Discounted prices & free quotes
• Over 40 years in the industry
• Fully licenced and insured
• Comprehensive warranties

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hairdresser KITCHEN REPAIRS PAINTERS & DECORATORS PLUMBERS (continued)

want a great haircut? KITCHEN REPAIRS (continued) COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE
0414 808 809 9808 3020
9888 5257 Angelo 0408 677 614 Aspect Painting & Decorating Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906

Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, 0401 951 257 POOLE & CO PLUMBING
Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East. Shelf to drawer conversions. 9809 4230 0412 200 939
No job to small. Free quotes 7 days All types of painting, reliable, g’teed service, free
HANDYMAN quotes, pensioners discount fully insureds
a [email protected] ic no 139738C Lic149577c
S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES
EDGE PAINTING 0433 742 162 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years.
Sam 0414 413 326 * Blocked drains cleared
Sam * Taps & toilets
Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & LANDSCAPING * Hot Water
Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. * Master Painters Association Member. * Gasfitting
Ph. Sam
* Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing & www.pooletheplumber.com.au
Nicholas carpentry & Handyman
services MORNING BLUSH LANDSCAPES repainting. Interior/exterior Lic 985

Steven 0419 606 288 0419 227 477 * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed. PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING

• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations www.edgepainting.net Lic 267578c/MPA280514 0418 961 406
• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint-
ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this Paving, Decking, Pergolas, Planting/Turfing Honest painting 0452 639 991 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792
advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven Drainage, Retaining Walls, Brick & Block
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c Concreting, Pathways, Driveways, Fencing. Over 20 years experience. Specializing in RYDE SEWERFIX
Ph: 0419 227 477 repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal.
DBR SERVICES Lic 282208c Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. 9809 4230 0412 200 939
Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.
Danny 0476 238 690 Lic 312751 Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st

General repairs and maintenance. Gyprock Laundry/Bathroom PERFECTION PAINTERS • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location
and Painting. Pressure washing. • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes
Nicholas Carpentry & Joseph 0451 123 231 Over 50 year experience Lic. L985
Handyman Services
* Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER
Steven 0419 606288 * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
Free & Quote Insured
Full premium renovation service - waterproof, www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au
tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets.
Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! Lic. 269706C
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au
hot water services NSW Building Lic No 108119c pest control Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time,

LAWN MOWER REPAIRS Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared.

RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers

Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, Access Pest Control 8924 5652 Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water
brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening.
9809 4230 0412 200 939 Guaranteed service. Factory trained & heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer.
qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery
Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas available (charges apply) All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs

hot water heaters. Lic No L985 THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing

3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line Lic # 5092837 Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves
trimmer repairs & service.
A HOT WATER SPECIALIST FORENSIC PEST CONTROL BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters,

cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 1300 360 457 asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No

Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Your Local Family Business job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp.

Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c

Bosch,Pyrox,Aquamax,Solahart,Thermann, Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES
All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252
Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot,
Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 9817 4777 0413 402 599
day service, reliable, professional, efficient. For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.
AEfltlpwoso,rk24g/u7aErmaenrtgeeendc.ie3s0. Yrs exp. C/Cards, NOISES IN THE ROOF? 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv.
Be rodent free this winter from Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C
Lic 143252c as little as $180.00. We also do Poss
Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services

Ironing services PAINTERS & DECORATORS BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL CMF PLUMBING 9808 4220
0411 155 774
0423 203 356 0411 232 629

IRONING ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting
Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV
p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around PETER PAINTING From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au • No job too small Lic 117469c

0423 808 115 8819 2795 PLANTATION RYDE GAS COMPANY
25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner SHUTTERS
KITCHENS Discount. Free Quotes
Lic 157468c BLIND INSPIRATION 9809 4230 0412 200 939
0413 395 444
RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES 9427 9312 Local Gas Specialists
Full Kitchen Package $4999 · Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced
0412 944 025 Free in-house measure & quote. Latest Products · Carbon Monoxide Testing
Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, & designs. We also specialise in Awnings, Roller · Hot Water Heaters
Rangehood, Sink, Mixer tap, Tiles Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types Blinds, Curtains &Motorisation. All Australian · Leak location & repair
256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville of painting, reliable, reasonable price. made & owned. · New installations, replacement & additions
[email protected] Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c · Bayonets & BBQ conversions. Lic. L985
www.aryankitchen.com.au
MICHAEL THE PAINTER PLASTERING JIM MEADE PLUMBING
COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS 0418 247597
Michael 0412 444 838 Maintenance & repairs.
Glenn 0414 717 111 GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Bocked drains & camera.
• Professional and reliable Demitri 0404 770 412 Backflow certification.
Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete • All types of painting • All areas Seniors discount.
• Reasonable rates • Best quality All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Lic 46242c.
Ejoxbp.eArliletnracde.eFs.reUenQbeuaottaebs.lePpernicse.Ds.isBcu. i0ld4e1r42701Y7e1a1rs1 • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc
Lic no 301036c TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000
Call Michael. Lic 320177c Call Demitri Lic 288665c
We repair, supply & install direct to you.
To advertise PLUMBERS TAPS, TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water
Filters and more.
Phone: 9807 6666 BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST NONCALOL OUWT FEE! 04I14N33346S1 ILicX40572c

9638 1398 0419 409 130 LANGUAGES

All general plumbing including gas. (24hr www.weeklytimes.com.au
Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free
quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic.
9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome.

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PLUMBERS (continued) roofing (continued) SKIP BINS tree lopping

PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS Top ryde top roofing PAYLESS MINI SKIPS (continued)
The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 0410 322 681 9871 0313
• High pressure cleaning 0402 844 744 George 0415 224 460 AJ’s TREELOPPING &
• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. RUBBISH REMOVAL
• $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c 2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising
• Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared in small drives. Call George 0412 933 031
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14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 13 July, 2022

DEATH NOTICE Tiger girls in Grand

Wilkinson ☐ The Tiger girls will play in the Grand Final against the Sharks on Saturday. Final on Saturday
Michael John
The Tigers girls will play the Cronulla
Formerly of Gladesville Sutherland Sharks in this weekend’s Har-
vey Norman Women’s Premiership Grand
Passed away 6th July 2022 Final in Campbelltown.

Aged 66 years Their Grand Final ticket was booked with a 24 to
10 win over the North Sydney Bears in the semi
Beloved son of Dulcie and Kevin (dec). final at Jubilee Oval on Saturday.

Loved and loving father of The Sharks pulled off an upset win against the
Jarod (dec), Jess and Thomas. Mounties to make the Grand Final.

The match is set to be played at Campbelltown
Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with kick-
off scheduled for 2pm.

Forever in our hearts Denistone Men Bowling Round-up Smith C Dale I Radovniko- M Smith O Hostrup J Lloyd
vic G Merchant 20/16 J El- 20/18
A service to Celebrate Michael’s life, Sat Jul 9 Social B Morton liott B Lancett K Jennings
will be held in the Palm Chapel of R Court K Miners d M Little d F Cornelis P Harris D DAVID ERSKINE
Macquarie Park Crematorium, J Myers D Linnert 28/17 J Walker 18/9
Cnr Plassey and Delhi Roads, Rae C Heming D Galati T dino G Erickson 25/15 Lowe B Peel J McDonald S Garvey J Fry 18/12 G Gi- North Ryde RSL Men
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Local acrobatic duo set for TWT SPORTS STAR No 9

biggest performance of their lives Yolanda’s fighting for Gold
Local acrobatic duo set for biggest performance of their lives and Anna
Tran-Dinh feel ready to take on The World Games. WEST RYDE SCHOOL
TEACHER and Pro Muaythai
fighter, Yolanda Schmidt
is the 9th monthly winner
The pair have wrapped up training as in the 2021-22 TWT Club
they jet off to Birmingham, Alabama where Six/Ryde Sports Founda-
they will compete on Saturday against the tion Sports Star of the Year
world’s best at the Olympic-equivalent event Award.
that’s held every four years. Ms Schmidt, who works as
a high school teacher in Syd-
McWhirter, 20, and Tran-Dinh, 14, qualified ney’s north west and trains
to represent Australia in the women’s pair daily at PTJ Muaythai Gym in
category in what will be the duo’s final per- Gladesville, left for the United
formance after a successful seven-year run States on Monday to compete
together in the sport. at this year’s World Games in
Birmingham, Alabama.
“It’s a bit sad that this is our last competi- Ms Schmidt said she is fo-
tion together, but we’ve come so far and I’m cused on achieving one result.
glad that we’ve been able to make it,” the “I’m going for gold. My aim
20-year-old said. is gold because I don’t want
anything less,” she told The ☐ Australian Gold medal hope at the World Games in Ala-
“I did not expect I’d be going to The World Weekly Times. bama, Yolanda Schmidt, training at PTJ Muaythai Gym in
Games, I came into the sport thinking I Gladesville. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos)
would be in it for a couple of years just for “But, you know, I need to
fun.” remind myself that just quali-
fying for an event like this is
To be ready for the competition, the gym- ☐ Gladesville gymnasts Ann Tran-Din something to be really proud “And I really enjoyed the Ms Schmidt will compete
nasts have been training at Gladesville Gym- and Alex McWhirter of and even though I’m aim- challenge of developing those against seven other women
nastics Club around 18 a week and increas- forming twists in the air has been a thrill that ing for gold, that I should just techniques and then perform- in the 54kg class at the World
ing the difficulty level of their routine in a bid she hopes to share when she switches to be happy that I’m going to be ing under pressure in the Games and will be aiming to
to score higher points. coaching following the competition. there. room,” Ms Schmidt said. progress from the preliminary
The pair will compete at 6am (AEST) on rounds of the competition on
Their seamless teamwork has been cru- Saturday, July 16 and fans can head to The “It’s difficult because I’m “Before I knew it, I fell in love Friday through to the gold
cial and after seven years together, with World Games website for more information very dedicated and driven. with it. The bug bit me and medal fight, scheduled for the
McWhirter as the base and Tran-Dinh as the or follow Gymnastics NSW for updates on So for me, the aim is the gold. not only was it a hub for me early hours of Monday morn-
top, the pair have complete trust in each their performance. Whether or not we get there I to vent as stress relief, but I ing (Australian time).
other. don’t know but I’ll work for it.” made some really good con-
nections in the gym and some Ryde Sports Foundation
“It can be a little bit scary trying to learn Her pathway into the sport teammates who then became Sports Star of the Year Gala
new skills, but it’s been very exciting,” Tran- of Muaythai is a story in it- really good friends.” Presentation Dinner
Dinh said. self, having previously been
a contemporary, hip hop and Ms Schmidt is ranked num- Ms Schmidt will be among
“I have complete trust in Alex and I can rely Irish dancer. She even went ber seven in the world on the 12 monthly TWT/Ryde Sports
on her to catch me.” as a competitor to the World WBC rankings and number Foundation (RSF) monthly
Championship for Irish Danc- one in Australia. She is a three- winners presented to guests
In acrobatic gymnastics, teams must dem- ing. time world champion and five- by accomplished television
onstrate their best moves in an array of bal- time Australian champion. sports presenter Stephanie
ance, dynamic and combined routines. “I actually was a dancer. And Brantz at the RSF’s Gala
I just wanted some fitness as “But I suffered a massive Presentation Dinner at Ryde
“We’ve been focusing on learning new a dancer and I started doing it injury in 2019 that the spe- Eastwood Leagues Club on
skills in dynamic,” Tran-Dinh said. (Muaythai),” she said. cialist thought would end my August 5.
career,” she said.
For the Year 9 student, contorting and per- “And you know, the first For more information see
thing my trainer asked me “I ruptured my hamstring the advertisement on page 2
Eastwood drop points in Woollahra when I walked in was ‘are you completely off the pelvic bone or contact RSF Secretary Kim
Eastwood was here for fitness or fighting? and I had to have pins to re- Clayton on 0413 399 376.
defeated by East- And I was like ‘Oh no, no fight- attach it. And that was a very
ern Suburbs by 34 ing, just fitness’. long rehabilitation. To have fi- Tickets can be booked on-
points to five at nally made it back to the ring line at trybooking.com/CA-
Woollahra Oval on She said she later started is amazing.” ZKV
Saturday. grasping the techniques.
☐ Television
Ed Craig scored presenter
Eastwood’s sole try Stephanie
in a game played in Brantz will
bitterly cold winter host the RSF’s
conditions. Gala Presenta-
tion Dinner at
The loss drops Ryde East-
Eastwood down to wood Leagues
fourth on 42 points Club on Au-
behind Sydney Uni- gust 5. (More
versity (51), Manly info - see
(51) and Norths (50). ☐ Muaythai fighter Yolanda Schmidt and advertisement
Australian Muaythai team coach, Muaythai on page 2)
This Saturday
Eastwood plays ☐ Eastwood try scorer Ed Craig in action against Easts on Saturday. Australia official and PTJ Muaythai Gym
Norths at North Syd- owner, Andrew Parnham.
ney Oval.

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16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 13 July, 2022 at Leichhardt HQ
THIRTEEN THOUSAND Tiger fans were on their feet chanting
Tigers roar “Tigers! Tigers!” as winger David Nofoaluma scored two tries
in four minutes to set up a grand final finish against the Jellied
Eels at Leichhardt HQ on Saturday night.
By the one eyed Tiger

Nofoaluma’s tries in erful game and is cer-
the 71st and 75th min- tainly a rising star to
utes came from pass- watch during the rest
es by five eight Luke of the season.
Brooks after clever
work by halfback Brooks was solid in
Jackson Hastings as defence and saved a
the Tiger’s forward certain try by tackling
pack dominated a Reed Mahoney close on the touchlines.
stunned Jellies outfit. to the line midway And the match our
The Tigers also through the second
scored the first two half. fans have been waiting
tries when rookie for - The Battle Of The
Fa’amanu Brown The vocal crowd of Big Cats - between the
barged over from more than 13,000 was Tigers and the Panther
dummy half to score almost entirely made Pets is this Sunday at
his third try at Leich- up of Tiger fans and 2pm at the Parramatta
hardt this season in I reckon most of the swampland.
the 16th minute and Jellies’ faithful spent
fullback Daine Laurie the bitterly cold night At the start of the
posted a further four at home watching the season, this match
points on the Wayne Wallabies on TV. was widely billed as a
Pearce Hill scoreboard clash of the two most
in the 26th minute. Saturday’s match favoured teams to play
It is hard to believe proved once again that in the Grand Final, so
this was Laurie’s first Leichhardt Oval is the put Ma In Laws pen-
try of the season as he most traditional and sion fund money on
had another outstand- atmospheric ground the Tigers to defeat
ing game as the Tigers to watch football with the Pets like we did
scored more points the Tiger players ris- last year at Leichhardt
ing to the cheers of the HQ.
fans seated only yards
away from the action See Ya There!

against their arch rivals
from swampland than
in Brett Kimmorley’s Congratulations to our Tigers girls
first three matches in who defeated the North Sydney Bears
charge combined.
Rookie Fonua Pole on the weekend to play in this
was also exceptional weekend’s Grand Final.

in his first starting ap-
pearance, running for
167 metres while Jun-
ior Tupou was equally
impressive on the
wing, making one line
break and busting four
tackles in his ten runs.
☐ David Nofoaluma dives over for at try at Leichhardt HQ on Saturday night as Luke Brooks looks on while Second rower Justin
Inset, Rookie Fonua Pole was on fire for the Tigers. Matamua had a pow-

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