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Wednesday 19 April, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 1 Wednesday 5 April, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 1 Wednesday 17 May , 2023 817 VICTORIA ROAD, RYDE Your multi AWARD WINNING local newspaper! Tigers’ Luke Brooks notches 200 games this Sat! Page 16 VOL. 102 NO. 17 PUBLISHED 100 YEARS www.weeklytimes.com.au P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807-6666 JB’s World HOPE ALL Mums had a happy Mothers’ Day on Sunday and may the celebrations continue all year round as we remember and realise we only have one Mother and as the old song goes “we won’t miss her till she is gone”. Love you all Mums. Continued Page 3 INSIDE This Week Cathie’s Column ............................. 2 JB’s World, Letters .......................... 3 Hunter’s Hill columns, Letters ....... 4 City of Ryde ..................................... 7 Law Week .................................... 8, 9 Real Estate/Finance ...................... 9 Handy Phone Guide .............. 10 - 13 Classifieds ..................................... 14 Around the Clubs & Sport .......... 15 One Eyed Tiger ............................. 16 WIN with TWT! Ph: 02 9816 3666 128 Victoria Rd, Gladesville NSW 2111 www.tennisranch.com.au SOCCER BOOTS AT THE RANCH NOW ON 20% DISCOUNT ADIDAS CONCAVE SFIDA NOMIS ASICS * Mention this ad. FREEin home consultation, measure and quote OFF *RRP 9427 9312 I 1300 925 463 Showroom - BY APPOINTMENT 14/2-6 Chaplin Drive, Lane Cove West FIVE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra’s next concert on May 28. THREE LUCKY readers have won double passes to the May 19 opening night of Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society’s production of ‘The Sound of Music’ TWO LUCKY readers can win double passes to the TWT VIP Lounge at Club Ryde’s Tigers Den for the Tigers’ June 8 away clash with Gold Coast Titans. DETAILS PAGE 2 LAW WEEK SEE PAGES 8 & 9 FEDERAL TREASURER Jim Chalmers chose a garage in Dundas on Monday to kick off his five-city roadshow to sell the 2023-34 federal budget. Packed into the modest residential garage (pictured l to r) Reid MP Sally Sitou and Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen looked on as Dundas resident ‘Matt’ showed Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale a mobile phone app quantifying how much money he’s saved after electrifying his home with solar panels and a basement battery installation. Mr Chalmers was spruiking his budget measure aimed at tackling cost of living pressures faced by Australians by providing $1 billion in low-interest loans to help them install solar panels, switch to electric hot-water systems and make their homes more energy efficient. SEE PAGE 5 ☐ TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) TREASURER’S GARAGE SALE Federal Treasurer kicks off five-city Budget roadshow in TWT Territory

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 WIN, WIN, WIN with TWT! Cat of theWeek The cat in the window “If you drive along Victoria Road you may have seen a cat sitting high up in a large window, that’s little torti Tilly,” Jonine from the World League said. “She loves to climb, so you will need a secure home for her so she does not become one of the many cats heartbreakingly lost and killed each year, which often happens because their home was not properly secured.” Tilly is almost two years old and likes affection but doesn’t like being picked up and carried. “A sweet little thing Tilly is happy to be an only cat or to mix with others,’’ Jonine said. She is desexed, microchipped vaccinated, dewormed and defleaed. For more information or an appointment please phone the World League on 9817 4892. This week’s Cat Of The Week has been recently seen at the window of Gladesville’s World League for Protection of Animals waiting for someone someone to adopt her. FIVE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, ‘A vibrant encounter with Australian Composers, Past to Present.’ Featuring the musical genius of Percy Grainger, Christopher Gordon, Raffaele Marcellino, Carlos Alvarado and Alex Norton, the concert commences 3pm on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at St Joseph’s College, Br. Emilian Hall, Mark St, Hunters Hill. To WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the ‘WIN with TWT’ tab, then follow the instructions. Winners names will be drawn on May 22 and published in the May 24 edition of The Weekly Times. For more information and to receive a 10 per cent discount when you purchase your tickets online, visit rhhso.org.au Tigers Den TWT VIP double passes TWO LUCKY readers can win double passes to the TWT VIP Lounge at Club Ryde’s Tigers Den for the Tigers’ June 8 away clash with Gold Coast Titans. Club Ryde has all the action from every Tigers match on the Tigers Den giant screen as well as promotional giveaways and bar and food trucks, with Happy Hour drink prices during all Tigers games. TO WIN a Double Pass visit our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Entries close Monday, June 3 at 5pm and winners will be contacted, with their names published in our June 5 edition. RHHSO Concert double passes The Sound Of Music double pass winners THREE LUCKY readers have won double passes to the the May 19 opening night of Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society’s production of ‘The Sound of Music’. The winners - who will be contacted by EUCMS - are: Dianne East of Rhodes; Mojdeh Bandalizadeh of North Ryde; and Lloyd Fitzharris of Epping. One of the most beloved musicals of all time is coming to Eastwood…. all the way from 1938 Austria, when an exuberant young governess brought music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis came to power. Performances are scheduled from May 19 to June 3 at Eastwood Uniting Church, 14 Lakeside Road, Eastwood. For tickets call 8061 7195 or book online www.eucms.org.au ☐ EUCMS’ ‘Sound of Music’ production runs from May 19 to June 3 Putney students sing for Ukraine Year Six students at Putney Public joined children across the world on Friday to sing The Beatles hit song “A little help from my friends” in solidarity with the children of Ukraine. From February 24 last year - which marked the start of Russia’s so-called Special Military Operation in Ukraine - the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has recorded 23,606 civilian casualties in the country: 8,791 killed and 14,815 injured. Russia has denied deliberately targeting civilians despite extensive coverage of apartment blocks hit by Russian missiles and child fatalities. Warami Festival next week The festival celebrates the contribution of First Nations people. “Calling Parramatta home for over 60,000 years, Warami celebrates the Burramattagal people’s connection to the land and community and also provides an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,’’ a Council spokesperson said. Warami is a Dharug word meaning ‘good to see you’. The 2023 program starts with a National Sorry Day service on Friday May 26 from 10am to 2pm at Old Government House. The City of Parramatta will host the 2023 Warami Festival between May 26 and July 8. ☐ First Nations dancers in Parramatta. Carpark clothes drop off BlockTexx will collect unwanted clean household linen to be remanufactured into recycled raw materials that can be used to create new products. Vinnies will collect wearable clothing, bags and footwear for sale in its op shops. Please package your donations for Vinnies and BlockTexx separately for speedy drop off. Traffic control measures will be in place and the teams will sort donations for processing. Hunter’s Hill Council, BlockTexx and Vinnies will host a free clothes and textiles drop-off in the Clarkes Point car park on Saturday, May 27 from 10am to 3pm. ☐ Clothes can be dropped off at Clarkes Point. The recent cold snap could be responsible for an increase in sightings of Funnel Web and Huntsman spiders in homes across northern Sydney, experts say. Funnel Web sightings are being reported in bushland suburbs that include Epping, Hornsby and Chatswood with twelve Funnel Webs — five males, five females, and two juveniles — recently caught by members of the public and dropped off in jars at Hawkesbury City Council. The Australian Reptile Park’s operations manager Billy Collett said the spiders are unusually active for May but suspects the recent cold snap had driven them out of their burrows. Funnel Web spiders are almost always seen on the ground and prefer to hide in warm, dark and secluded areas. “They don’t jump like a lot of people think,” Mr Collett said. Funnel-web spiders typically attack as a last resort when threatened as it takes them days or weeks to replenish the venom they need for hunting and pest control experts believe that - due to their proximity to Lane Cove National Park - homes in Ryde, Hunters Hill and Lane Cove are prone to a diversity of spider invasions, including Redbacks, White Tails; and Mouse, Wolf Spiders and Orb spiders. Most commonly sighted are Huntsman spiders which are not naturally aggressive to humans. Cold snap blamed for local spider invasion Eastwood Chamber president Vic Tagg notches up another year Eastwood Business Chamber members celebrated another year at last Monday’s meeting at Club Eastwood. It was sparkles and chocolate all round for Vic, pictured here with members as they prepared to devour his birthday cake. A couple of sparklers replaced candles on the cake and so Vic’s odometer reading remains a mystery. But we’re happy to report that Vic still looks young and spritely, as always. And this week, it’s Steve Colquhoun’s turn for a birthday celebration (see page 3). But the popular Club Eastwood general manager and all round good guy will have to wait until Eastwood Business Chamber’s June meeting to see if he can go one DOUGLAS better than Vic’s tasty sugar hit! BROWN LOCAL ELECTRICIAN 24/7 EMERGENCY LIC 285316C 0466 986 937 Reliable & Punctual Direct & Professional All Electrical Work Best Pricing Fully Insured ASP Level 2 Electrician Mention this AD for $50 DISCOUNT

Wednesday 17 May, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 Midway Shopping Centre 117 North Rd Denistone East CoX’S road MaLL 211 Coxs Rd, North Ryde ph 9805 0986 ph 9870 8955 NEW TRADING HOURS Monday to Friday 7am-5.30pm Saturday 7am – 4pm Sunday 10am - 1pm If inconvenient please call or text to 0412 010 353 to utilise our pickup and delivery service. YOUR LOCAL FRESH FOOD MARKET Owned by a local family EST 1999 L O CAT E D AT MAC Q UAR I E CE N T R E L EVE L 3 ( N EXT T O AL D I ) FRUIT | VEG | DELI | GROCERY PA N E T TAME RCAT O VI C S O IT OUR STALL AT THE RK & FORK EVENT THIS SUNDAY 21 MAY 10AM - 4PM KISSING POINT PARK, PUTNEY M A EN $ T 10 IO P N A THIS AD TO RECEIVE TO NETTA GIFT CARD SPEND IN-STORE JB’s World AMANDA KATE LOVETT LESTER of Lane Cove heads this week’s TWT Birthday Honours List because she is JB’s special Goddaughter and celebrating com- ing of age at two score years and ten today. Unfortunately I cannot be with her today because JB is on sick leave and confined to barracks in Austria for rehab but I have sent her a video message and hope to catch up soon. Apart from being a Goddaughter (a special one of 34!) she also happens to be the mother of a most beautiful daughter Chloe Gwendoline five years old and a young brother Harrison. Chloe who calls me JB and I have a special relationship: we were both in Royal North Shore Hospital the same day a little over five years ago: she in maternity ward born that day and JB departing emergency ward after blood transfusion and I was among the first to nurse her! Chloe Gwendoline happens to be named after one of my favourite aunties Gwen Buckland Lovett daughter of Diane Lovett also of Lane Cove. Incidentally Chloe’s father is Nick Lester of Sydney ferries fame. *** RACHAEL OERTEL President of the Rotary Club of Ryde 2020 also celebrates a birthday today whille JOHN DODD also of Ryde Rotary fame celebrates tomorrow with his better half and fellow Rotarian Janelle and daughter Kathryn. Alison Tagg younger daughter of former Ryde mayor Vic Tagg and Sue and sister of Katie also celebrates tomorrow with hubby Matthew Voget. * * * DOUG GANNON of East Ryde celebrates another birthday tomorrow with an even bigger celebration with the 61st wedding anniversary to his beloved Margaret. They were married at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Bondi on May 19, 1962 and moved to their new house at East Ryde’s Dress Circle Estate in 1964. They are the proud parents of five children, 19 grandchildren and two great grandsons Lachlan and Ronin whose mum is Kachiri. Doug was the manager at New Horizons BP service station on Badajoz Road for 25 years and is a Life member of New Horizons aged care. * * * STEPHEN LUMLEY of Gladesville son of David Lumley and former TWT super sales ☐ Steve Colquhoun member try and have just as good and happy next Wednesday! PS. What is your favourite memory of Em- pire Day, Bonfire Day or whatever? Tell you mine next week. You tell me yours at: weeklytimes. com.au/letters BUMPER STICKER: The woman’s work that’s never done is most likely what she asked her husband to do! Keep Smiling! - JOHN F BOOTH AM LETTERS to the Editor Red Shield Appeal Dear Sir, What would you say if I told you that Austra- lian kids are going without meals because their mothers can’t afford the weekly grocery shop? Or missing school because there’s not enough money to put fuel in the car after paying rent? Indeed, some mums are skipping meals almost daily, just so they can feed their kids and keep a safe roof over their heads. In such a ‘lucky’ country like Australia, this is diffi- cult to believe but sadly, it is the reality for more and more people. I would ask anyone who is able to please give to this year’s Red Shield Appeal. To donate to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, or if you need support from The Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58). You can also donate at any Salvos Store. MAJOR DAVID COLLINSON The Salvation Army Cork & Fork: Don’t miss it this weekend! The event will showcase boutique wine from the Mudgee and Hunter Valley regions, locally made spirits, craft beer, food trucks, gourmet food products, bespoke items, and great music in a picturesque location next to the Parramatta River. This year it will be held on Sunday 21 May 2023 at Kissing Point Park, Putney from 10am to 4pm. To taste test all of our wonderful wine, brewery, and distillery suppliers you’ll need to purchase your own branded Cork and Fork wine glass on the day for $10. Glasses will be on sale at the ticket booths (cashless payment only). Cork and Fork has plenty on offer for the whole family to enjoy including FREE kids’ workshops, face painting and rides, with: Pony Rides starting from $12; free Lego building workshops; free kids craft and face painting activities; and a free cooking workshop sponsored by Panetta Mercato, the award-winning one-stopshop for fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and amazing grazing platters (pictured). Amusement ride tickets Pre purchase your unlimited kids amusement ride wrist band for $30. Tickets purchased on the day will be $35. For more information on the event, ride wristbands and the entertainment schedule, visit: ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Corkand-Fork Cork & Fork by the Riverside is on this weekend and is a family day out not to be missed, with plenty on offer for both adults and children alike. ☐ Pictured, l to r, City of Ryde Mayor Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM, Bridget Mazar (Cassidy Real Estate); Chia Efendy (Panetta Mercato); Anya Hulland (The Governor); Roze Burke (musician); Clr Roy Maggio; Romany Francis (The Governor); Rod Flynn and Dean Price (Frigcorp), Joseph Mazar (Cassidy Real Estate) ☐ A grazing plate from Panetta Mercato Happy Anniversary CWA Ladies Tearooms THIS WEEK celebrates a year from when the Ryde Mayor and now State MP Jordan Lane gave a Civic Reception “for the local CWA ladies to celebrate the centenary of the Country Women’s Association of Australia.” We then reported: “Morning tea was served to the CWA ladies by the mayor and council staff but there was not a scone in sight. A commemorative plaque was unveiled which will be displayed at the CWA tearooms in Eastwood.” Of course this was at the peak of the ridiculous Covid-19 restrictions. Wonder if the plaque has been installed yet? executive and personality the late Josephine Cosgrove Lumley celebrates another birthday Friday with Karen and Clem. Happy day Stephen. We still remember your Mum affectionately every day and miss her very much. She was the best. PROFESSOR JOHN (Jan) SMOLDERS AM blows out the candles on his birthday cake on Saturday. John is a professor of building construction at Western Sydney University and is also an academic attached to Newcastle University and the Delft university in the Netherlands. He is also well known in musical circles and has been a regular star at the TWT Rotary Community Christmas Carols Spectacular on North Ryde Common. TWT likes to call him ‘The Singing Professor’. Laura Meade TWT Granny Smith Festival Queen Quest runner-up celebrates Sunday same day as Nathaniel Smith who faces 43 candles on his birthday cake and is the former Member for Wollondilly. LYNETTE DONALD better half of Charlie Donald group leader of Eastwood Marsfield Scout Group and mother of Cassie and Ross is scout group treasurer and member of Sydney St George’s Guild of former scouts and guides where she is Guild Treasurer and joint co-ordinator of the The Friends of Addington celebrates Monday same day as Gerard (Gerry) Landon of Epping turns seventy five and full of energy supporting Eastwood Rugby club and wheelchair sports while Michelle Tuckwell faces 52 golden candles on her birthday cake. S T E V E COLQUHOUN, general manager of Club Eastwood - also known as ‘The Bizzo’ - at 6 Hillview Road Eastwood opposite the Eastwood Library celebrates Tuesday. Steve is very community-minded and also serves as secretary of Ryde Hunters Hill and Canada Bay Life Education as well as a director of North Epping Bowling Club. Cale James Graham turns sixteen Monday, the son of John and Joanne Graham and grandson of former Ryde Mayor the late Peter Graham OAM and the late Betsy Graham and brother of Jade Alana. Patrick Beaton son of the late ‘Bro’ Anthony Albert Beaton of Ryde will celebrate his big silver 60 at Sussex Inlet on Tuesday. *** BARRY O’FARRELL former Premier of NSW and now Australian High Commissioner in India will have a hot curry birthday celebration Monday turning 63. Also Monday Rev Stuart Mason former Uniting Church minister at Gladesville Hunters Hill and now living in beautiful Don Dorrigo country celebrates as does Yvonne McConnell in the Old Dart at Manchester. *** And remembering the ‘Old Dart’ and ‘Mother England’ in Coronation Week who remembers May 24 was ‘Empire Day’ and later, less prominent ‘Commonwealth Day’? But more importantly to most youngsters it was ‘Bonfire Day’ and an early day off school! Whichever you re-

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles Vintage fair The fair will be hosted by a group of Hunters Hill Locals who are all friends who have lived in or grown up in Hunters Hill. The event will be an opportunity to peruse a number of stalls that will be selling vintage items, homewares, art, antiques, bric-a-brac and up-cycled clothing and is a great opportunity to help build on our local circular economy. It’s happening at Town Hall on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 May, from 10am to 4pm. For more information contact Heather Kitson on 0422 273 250 or [email protected] Recycle your textiles Waste management and recycling is a core focus for our Council and is something we will continue to work on improving for our local environment and community. Council is committed to delivering services to help residents safely and sustainably dispose of their waste to reduce our footprint. As part of our efforts to enhance sustainability in Hunters Hill, we conducted Textiles in Kerbside Waste Audit to get a better understanding of the amount and types of textile waste in Hunters Hill and potential options to divert items from landfill. The audit identified that across the Hunters Hill local government area, an estimated 87 tonnes of textiles waste, including wearable clothing, carpet, linens and towels, is generated each year. Following the recommendations from the audit, Council is exploring opportunities to increase textile recycling and resource recovery of textile items. As part of this project, we are holding a free textiles drop-off day on 27 May, from 10am to 3pm in the car park at Clarkes Point. Our Council will be partnering with Vinnies and textile recovery business BlockTexx for this event. BlockTexx will collect unwanted clean household linen, including sheets, towels, pillowcases and covers to be remanufactured into recycled raw materials that can be used to create new products. Vinnies will collect wearable clothing, bags and footwear for sale in the charity’s op shops. For more information on what will be accepted, see our website and social media or else feel free to contact council at (02) 9879 9400. Clr Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill New life will be given to old treasures at the Hunters Hill Vintage, Antique and Homewares Fair, coming to Hunters Hill Town Hall on Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th May. I’ve been involved in the work of the Salvation Army here in Ryde and Hunters Hill for 25 years, and the generosity of our local community never ceases to amaze me. Year after year, individuals, families, businesses, local government and community groups get behind The Red Shield Appeal because they believe in giving back and creating strong and healthy communities. While all Australians are feeling the pinch of the cost of living pressures, it’s more extreme for some. The Salvos are seeing more and more people living below the breadline – skipping meals, going without prescribed medications, struggling to keep the lights on. For those who were barely scraping by previously, the risk of falling into poverty is real. We don’t want anybody to struggle alone – times are tough, but we can get through it together, with your support. Together we can provide hope and compassion for our neighbours who have nowhere to turn. In our area The Salvos are aiming to raise $100,000 during the Red Shield Appeal this year to support community members doing it tough. There are a number of ways community members and volunteers can get involved – community collection points, door knocking, online fundraising, or organising a collection at your workplace, school or sporting event. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, now is the time. Grab your friends, your workmates, or make it a family outing or a group activity for your club – just get involved. The community needs your support more than ever The Red Shield Appeal weekend is set for May 20 and 21, however there are a number of volunteer opportunities available throughout May – any time you can give is appreciated. Our community is known for being generous and supportive and I know this year will be no different. Now in its 59th year, the annual Red Shield Appeal funds vital community programs, including financial assistance, homelessness, family and domestic violence, and drug and alcohol services. Each year, through The Salvation Army’s nationwide network of services, the Salvos provide: Assistance to one person every 17 seconds More than 1.86 million sessions of care to people in need Over 1 million bed nights to those in need of accommodation More than 1.52 million meals to people who accessed our homelessness services To volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal [email protected] To donate to the Salvation Army https://www.digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/o/r-salvos Thankyou so much for your generous support of the community through the work of the Salvation Army Amanda Whittaker is the Team Leader for the Salvos in Ryde and Hunters Hill. Hunters Hill Guest Column Please help the Red Shield Appeal The Salvation Army in Ryde and Hunters Hill area is urging the community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, with funds raised locally staying local to support community services and programs in the area. To The POINT By Amanda Whittaker LETTERS to the Editor TWT welcomes letters from our readers. You can submit yours at: weeklytimes.com.au/letters Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied for letters sent by mail, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680 Minns’ decision admirable Dear Sir, I am writing in reply to a letter published in your last edition (May 10 - ‘Opera House snub won’t be forgotten’). The decision by Chris Minns to not honour the coronation of King Charles on the Opera House was an admirable one. I’m a young First Nations woman. The concept of an “imperial family” reflects the idea of the British monarchy as empire’s figurehead, vested in ideologies of white supremacy and colonialism. It is the same representation of colonialism that I see embedded in our local electorate’s January 26th celebrations. It upset me to see Australia Day propaganda up and down this electorate’s main roads. And it would upset me to see a symbol of colonisation on the Opera House. Empathy is important here - you must consider how this would make Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel. BRONTE CHARLES Gladesville Forgotten Middle Australians Dear Sir, To all the Forgotten Middle Australians forgotten in the May Federal Budget, did anyone see the great Budget Reply by the Federal Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. One issue he spoke about was the need for us to invest in Nuclear Energy, afterall, we are now going to have Nuclear-powered subs in and around Sydney, so why not a small modular Nuclear Powered Plant in Ryde? What about on the old Ryde Civic Centre site? There is a big hole there just going to waste. We could put it deep below Lane Cove Road and still have plenty of room for Ryde Council on top of it. The councillors could also serve us as USGs (Uranium Safety Guardians) as well as their usual council roles. Think about it, if there were issues (leaks?) they would be in the best possible position to keep us up to date with any evacuation protocols. Surplus council PPE and hand gel are still available from COVID stockpiles and this would be way to ensure that these resources did not go to waste. Finally, I am sick of paying rising electricity bills and this would dramatically reduce them and keep it clean enough for the ALP and The Greens. CHRISTOPHER PIKE Ryde

Wednesday 17 May, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 Mayor defends demolition of Figtree Park cottage He also hit back at his opponents’ calls to make the tender process for the redeveloped Figtree Park at the Hunters Hill Village “open and transparent” and said it would be illegal to publish In Commercial Confidence tender documents. In August 2020 the Council received a $4.7 million dollar grant from the previous state Liberal government to redevelop the park which prompted the Defenders Of Figtree Park residents’ action group to condemn the grant as an extravagant waste of ratepayers’ money on a project that doesn’t have community support. The Defenders of Figtree Park are now outraged the cottage at 48 Gladesville Road - valued on the property market at more than $2 million - is to be bulldozed for what they describe as “a grand entrance” to the adjoining park. “At a time when the shortage of decent rental property is maybe our most urgent social problem, one of Sydney’s richest municipalities wants to knock down a house that could be home to a whole family,” Defenders of Figtree Park spokesman David Salter said. “We might understand if the land was needed for essential infrastructure but that’s not the case, it makes no sense.” Mr Salter recently wrote to the new state government asking it to intervene. But Mayor Miles rejected the criticism, telling The Weekly Times the cottage needed to be demolished to create ‘flat land’ access to the park from adjoining Gladesville Road for disabled users and mothers with prams. He said Council could restore the run-down cottage and be a greedy landlord but he preferred to create a safe, inviting and landmark gateway. “We want to make it look like a park you would be proud of in Hunters Hill, a park that is going to be lit properly, maintained beautifully and able to be accessed by everyone in Hunters Hill.” He said it is also important to ensure council and emergency services have access. Figtree Park is Crown Land and while the Local Independent Planning Panel has twice rejected the Council’s submission to remove around 40 trees, Council could start work on the park’s playground, amenities block, gardens and landscaping later this year with no development application required for the proposed works under state law and council rules. The project is to be undertaken by General Manager Mitchell Murphy and his team and although the Mayor said that while it could be delayed by the procurement of building materials, he expects the full $4.7 million to be spent on the park with little change remaining. During a recent Council debate, former Mayor and independent Clr Ross Williams accused the Council of operating in secrecy. But Mayor Miles said councillors had been “briefed” about the Figtree Park tender process but Council wouldn’t publish confidential tender documents. “You tell me the Council that publishes Commercial In Confidence tenders, it would breach the Local Government Act and would be illegal,’’ he said. HUNTERS HILL Mayor Zac Miles (Lib) has hit back at criticism of his support for a proposal to knock down a vacant Council owned cottage to build a gateway to a redeveloped park at a time when families are struggling to find affordable housing. New Chinese students kidnap scam The virtual kidnapping scam that involved Macquarie University students was revealed by The Weekly Times in 2020 - but stopped during the lockdowns - but now police have confirmed four cases this month with more than $750,000 ransom demanded from the victims’ families in China. The students ages range from 17 to 23 and include male and female victims who are contacted by scammers posing as Chinese officials who order them to send fake photographs of their kidnapping or face arrest or deportation for crimes they haven’t committed. The pictures are then sent to students’ families and are used to demand a $280,000 ransom for their safe release. Some victims have been hospitalised because of the trauma they endured. It is not only wealthy students being targeted, Chinese Embassy police liaison officer Zhang Zhengping said. “It does not discriminate. It happens across all ages, genders and all socio-economic levels,” Mr Zhengping said. He said Chinese and Australian police are cooperating to crack down on the scammers. China’s Sydney Consulate has also assured students that no official or law enforcement officer would contact a student and demand money from them or their families “The victims not only suffered high financial losses but also huge psychological stress,” Vice-consul for the Chinese Consulate General Xiaoteng Li said. Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi said the scammers also threaten to harm the students’ families. “They absolutely convince them and psychologically trick them into believing their families will be harmed if they don’t comply with their Virtual kidnapping scams that target Chinese students have resumed, Consulate officials and police confirmed this week. ☐ One of the fake kidnapping photographs. requests,” Detective Superintendent Doueihi said. “Families in China legitimately believe that their loved ones are in danger and have been kidnapped and on occasions have paid large sums of ransom to these people.” Police said the return of the scam coincides with the return of students after the lockdowns. “International students are now travelling again and they’re coming into the country,” Detective Superintendent Doueihi said. “We saw a number of these scam offences in 2020 however, due to a significant media campaign and the reduction of the number of Chinese students coming to Australia because of COVID we haven’t seen any offences for the past two years.” Police urge victims to contact authorities. Treasurer treks to TWT Territory, starts campaign to sell 2023-24 budget in Dundas FEDERAL TREASURER Jim Chalmers chose a garage in Dundas on Monday to kick off his five-city roadshow to sell the 2023-34 federal budget. Mr Chalmers was spruiking his budget measure aimed at tackling cost of living pressures faced by Australians by providing $1 billion in low-interest loans to help them install solar panels, switch to electric hot-water systems and make their homes more energy efficient. The Treasurer was talking up his just-delivered 2023-24 budget at the home of Dundas resident ‘Matt’, who was keen to show Mr Chalmers, Reid MP Sally Sitou, Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen. “I’m really pleased to be here in Dundas to talk about it because $1.3 billion invested in household energy efficiency, whether it is loans via the CEFC or help for social housing, means that more people can access these quite remarkable opportunities that come from renewable energy and energy saving and energy storing devices,” Mr Chalmers said. “And that is a big part of what the Budget was all about. I’m really proud to be working with Chris Bowen, on a broad suite of measures, which are all about taking some of the edge off these energy price pressures that people are feeling here, and right around the country. “This is a crucial part of our efforts in Tuesday night’s Budget to provide cost-of-living relief in middle Australia, at the same time as we invest in the future.” Households will be able to access $1 billion in low-interest loans to help them install solar panels, switch to electric hot-water systems and make their homes more energy efficient. “Here in Bennelong, climate change, cost of living and electrification were major issues,” Mr Laxale said. “It’s great to be part of a government that takes all those three things seriously. “And the great thing about what Matthew’s done to his home is that we’re making it easier for more and more Australians to do it.” While successive federal governments have focused on cutting carbon emissions from energy providers, the new government program is aiming to embrace what technologist and Rewiring Australia founder Saul Griffith has called the “household electrification revolution”. “This really is an historic moment. Australian small businesses are a critical national energy infrastructure,” Mr Griffith said. ““By providing financing we are helping every Australian household go on the electrification journey. Matt just took us on a little trip in his garage, where he showed us that so far this year, he’s already saved $1,000 through putting solar on his house and battery in his basement. “And Matt’s just beginning his electrification journey, he’s thinking about electrifying the kitchen, electrifying the water heater, and [inaudible] even more thousands of dollars of savings a year. The $1.3 billion Household Upgrades Fund will include $1 billion in cheap loans to help households install solar panels, getting rid of gas hot-water system and stove-tops, double-glaze their windows and undertake other energy efficiency measures. The loans will be controlled by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, in collaboration with private lenders. By Anthony Stavrinos ☐ Pictured, l to r, Treasurer Jim Chalmers; Reid MP Sally SItou; Rewiring Australia’s Saul Griffith; Energy Minister Chris Bowen; Dundas resident ‘Matt’ and Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) The loans – which are estimated to help up to 111,000 households – will not be means-tested, nor capped, but officials are still working through the design of the scheme. A further $300 million will be committed to support upgrades to social housing which will be co-funded and co-designed with the states and territories. Another $300 million will be allocated to the Small Business Energy Incentive to help companies with a turnover of less than $50 million become eligible for an extra 20 per cent deduction on energy-efficient items such as solar panels. The $1.6 billion package in the budget comes on top of the $3 billion in energy bill relief announced by the Albanese government and co-funded by the states and territories which will deliver a $500 rebate to 5 million low-income households and $650 for eligible small businesses. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said making households more energy smart would help reduce power bills. He said Australian homes were largely energy inefficient, with Australia ranking 58th out of 63 countries on energy use per capita. “Upgrading an average house from a 1-star rating to a 3-star rating can cut a household’s energy bill by around 30 per cent,” he said.

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 City of Ryde pays tribute to its volunteer workers Greg has been a member of NSW State Emergency Service for 11 years and has assisted people in peril all throughout the state and beyond. Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM said this outstanding volunteer directs SES crews volunteers to respond to calls for assistance from residents who have been impacted by flood and storm emergencies. “It’s a 24/7 role, with Greg and his volunteer teams often working in terrible conditions, with people under significant stress in high-risk environments,” Mayor Yedelian OAM said. He recently represented Ryde during flood events in regional NSW and attended significant emergency events in Pittwater and Western Sydney as well as to storm-impacted homes on the Northern Beaches. “In the unfortunate event that disaster ever strikes, you know you are in safe and dedicated hands with Greg Power,” the Mayor said. The Awards ceremony was held at Marsfield’s Curzon Hall on Thursday night to celebrate National Volunteers Week. The Young Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Macquarie University student Royce Zeng. Royce is President of the Actuarial Students’ Society and volunteers to help other students and raises money for charity as well as serving as a volunteer bush firefighter with the NSW Rural Fire Service, based at Hornsby Heights. “Royce believes that no matter where you are, you will always be able to make an impact and he goes out of his way to volunteer because of a genuine passion for helping people,” the Mayor said. The Group Volunteer of the Year award was presented to the CCA NSW Community Learning Tutors group. The tutors come from diverse backgrounds and include professional musicians, artists, photographers, an Australian Music Examinations Board examiner, a dance company director, a physiotherapist and registered coaches. They give more than 3,600 volunteer hours of time each year so 300 students can access 80 different classes, learning new skills or improving existing ones in disciplines like Tai Chi, cooking, musical instruments, singing, dancing, photography, art, and more. “The volunteer tutors are role models of lifelong learning, and they also recognise the importance of learning from each other,” the Mayor said. He said the high number of entrants once again proved that Ryde was a City of kind, selfless, and generous people. “What unites all of our nominees is the desire to help others, to freely give of their time, their resources, and their labour, while asking for nothing in return,” he said. “We marvelled at each and every one of our nominees. They have made their families, their loved ones and most importantly – their community – proud.” State Emergency Services Ryde Unit team leader Greg Power has been recognised as the City of Ryde’s 2023 Individual Volunteer of the Year. ☐ Above left, Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM and City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands with Volunteer Awards winners for Group Volunteer of the Year (CCA NSW Community Learning Volunteer Tutors); Young Volunteer of the Year (Royce Zeng); and Individual Volunteer of the Year (Greg Power). Above right, dignitaries, prominent citizens and volunteers celebrated the City of Ryde’s Volunteer Awards night at Curzon Hall on Thursday. ☐ Back row, l to r, Yvette Bowen; her brother and awardee, Lindsay Mar; and Phil Brown of Neighbourhood Watch. Front left, Granny Smith Festival committee chair De’ann Hespe; and front right, Ryde Eisteddfod chair and former Ryde Mayor, Edna Wilde OAM. City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands said volunteers were essential in helping to make Ryde such a successful and attractive place to live, work, and play. “We have a dedicated and talented team at City of Ryde and our duty is to serve this community and make it a better place,” he said. “But we can’t do that without some extra help and that’s why our many generous and caring volunteers are such an important part of our community fabric.” The ten Community Heroes include Elizabeth Moran who has been Girl Guides since 1973 and is Region Treasurer for Northern Sydney Region (NSR) of Girl Guides. John Manenti is a tireless worker for the Granny Smith Festival and raises funds for Ryde Hospital. Lindsay Mar has spent many years working for the City of Ryde Eisteddfod, community radio station 2RRR, Neighbourhood Watch, the West Ryde Easter Fair, and the Granny Smith Festival. Margery East has been a member and volunteer of CWA Eastwood-Epping for about 15 years and has also volunteered with Meals on Wheels twice a week for more than three years. Pamela Wood has served as a member of the Rotary Club of North Ryde for more than eight years and has served as President and Secretary. Rolf Schafer has been a volunteer for St John Ambulance NSW for 40 years, transferring to the Ryde Division in 2001. Samantha Profilio is part of the St Charles Primary School community and serves as Secretary of the school’s P&F committee and supports other community fundraising events. Sunja Yoon makes lunch for the elderly Koreans who attend the CASS Ryde Community Services Centre every Friday. Werner Klarenaar is a volunteer for City of Ryde Bushcare, working for an average of four hours a day at Brush Farm Park. Yeghia Gharibian has volunteered for the Armenian Youth Federation for the past eight years as both a member and a leader. A son remembers his dad’s heroism Terry Ryan’s father Sergeant Ron Ryan served in New Guinea and New Britain with the 36th Battalion, which came to be nicknamed Ike’s Marines. In 1943 he saved the life of surviving veteran - 100 year old Col Moir of Five Dock - when Mr Moir and another soldier attempted to cross a river in a gorge during the New Guinea campaign. “They were wading across the river and were being swept away when dad took off his pack and dived in to save the two men,’’ Mr Ryan said. He said his father ”could have been an Olympian” and showed exceptional talent across sporting and leisure pursuits including rugby, boxing ice skating; swimming and diving; shooting; horse riding; and even ballroom dancing. Sergeant Ryan was mentioned in dispatches and was later awarded the Military Medal when he saved the battalion from a Japanese attack of around 100 soldiers in 1945. Terry tells how Sergeant Ryan fired mortars vertically at the Japanese from a distance of 50 yards in pre-dawn darkness and then charged the Japanese with his machine gun. They retreated in disarray and fell back onto their own boobie traps. “It was the last known battle in the jungle against the Japanese during the war,’’ he said. Sergeant Ryan passed away in 1997 and Terry would like to see wreaths laid by the local Council and local schools at every war memorial across the City of Ryde - particularly the Eastwood memorial - in recognition of the serving Australians’ gallantry and in memory of those who lost their lives. “Council and schools need to play a more active role,” he said. The proprietor of North Ryde’s Good Fuel Inn has paid tribute to his father whose actions saved his battalion during World War Two as well as the life of the battalion’s last surviving veteran. ☐ The Late Ron Ryan diving into the Townsville Baths before leaving for duties in New Guinea in 1942 ☐ Terry Ryan with 100-year-old Colin Moir (seated) and others on Anzac Day celebrate the memory of those who served in the 36th Battalion ☐ The sole wreath laid by Terry Ryan rests at Eastwood War Memorial Councillor reveals Ryde is renting empty offices: “We’re paying money for nothing!” He told a recent council meeting he had recently observed more empty offices and fewer administrative staff at the Centre in Richardson Place, which has been rented by the council for millions of dollars since the former Civic Centre was vacated in 2016. “If no staff are using our offices than it is a waste of ratepayer’s money paying rent for them,’’ he said. City of Ryde CEO Wayne Rylands said the Binary Centre lease agreement can be negotiated and confirmed the council operates under (Covid safe) flexible arrangements which allow staff to work from home or attend the office a few days a week. Mr Rylands revealed there are also staff who now work from home under “common medical practices’’ but did not have figures to hand on the number of staff working from home on a full-time or part time basis. He nonetheless acknowledged Clr Maggio’s point. “It is like Ryde Central where we are looking at less (staffing) space due to our flexCITY OF RYDE is paying a massive rent for empty offices at its upmarket Binary Centre building in North Ryde as absent staff work from home, according to Independent Councillor Roy Maggio. ☐ The City of Ryde has spent millions renting the Binary Centre in North Ryde. ible working arrangements,’’ he said. Liberal Clr Justin Li supported the flexible working arrangements, which are common in local government. “It is quite normal now for people to work from home if we want to retain the best of talent and tonight we have councillors working remotely,’’ he told the meeting. “These are the positive changes coming from the pandemic.’’ His Liberal colleague Clr Trenton Brown agreed. “I’m still working from home and possibly will be forever and there is a ton of benefits that come from that,” Clr Brown said. “This is about what I call Covid Keepers, for example tele-health could have been implemented years ago and we should keep these reforms.’’ Due to the pandemic and Covid safe measures, Ryde ratepayers no longer address council meetings but submit their comments online or in a letter to councillors prior to each meeting. Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM said “the important thing is productivity’’ and stressed that councillors should give prior notice to the CEO (and technical support staff) if they attend council meetings online. Labor Clr Penny Pedersen said she hopes councillors will nonetheless turn up to project groups and committees - such as the Parramatta River catchment working groups - out of enthusiasm and commitment. “I don’t know why people aren’t turning up and what we can do about it,’’ she said.

Wednesday 17 May, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 /CityofRyde www.ryde.nsw.gov.au Customer Service Centre 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected] Your City News CORK & FORK FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL One of City of Ryde’s favourite annual events returns on Sunday 21 May with Cork & Fork by the Riverside being held at scenic Kissing Point Park, Putney, between 10.00am - 4.00pm. It’s a chance to eat, drink and be merry with a host of fabulous refreshments available, so grab a picnic blanket and get your family and friends together for a wonderful day of socialising on the picturesque banks of the Parramatta River. As well as boutique wine from the Mudgee and Hunter Valley regions, there will be locally made spirits, craft beer, food trucks, gourmet food products, bespoke items, and great music. There’s plenty of activities for the kids, too. To sample the beverages on offer you’ll need to purchase your own branded Cork & Fork wine glass on the day for $10. I look forward to seeing you there! More details can be found at ryde.events/corkandfork OUR ITALIAN MIGRANTS No one knows better than me how important migration has been in creating Ryde’s unique and vibrant cultural mix and a book launch being held on Friday 19 May at St Anthony’s Church, Marsfield, from 7.30pm is celebrating our City’s proud Italian heritage. The book, titled A One-Way Ticket, An Anthology, 1860-1960, contains a moving collection of stories and pictures featuring Italian migrants who settled in the City of Ryde and was lovingly curated and compiled by Angelina Bonifacio over a three-year period. The book launch, being presented by the Lady of Grace Fraternity and the Italian Migrants of Ryde Committee, follows a thanksgiving mass. More details can be found at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ItalianMigrants CHRISTOPHER’S MATES CHARITY BBQ The City of Ryde is proud to support a fundraising event being held by the Touched by Christopher Foundation on Sunday 21 May 2023 at Lachlan’s Line Park, Macquarie Park, between 11.00am3.00pm. The BBQ is being organised by the Touched by Christopher Foundation, established by Patrizia Cassaniti following the tragic death of her son Christopher in a building site accident at Lachlan’s Line in 2019, and supports the families of those who have lost their lives to workplace incidents in NSW. The Cassaniti family will never get over the loss of their much-loved son and brother but the way they have channelled their grief into something tangible that helps other families is a remarkable achievement. The Christopher’s Mates BBQ hopes to attract more than 200 people, with tickets at $10 per head. More details can be found at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/CharityBBQ City of Ryde Mayor Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM and Clr Roy Maggio getting ready for Cork & Fork by the Riverside HAVE YOUR SAY OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that affect the community. • Litter Prevention Strategy (Closing 21 May 2023) • Draft Delivery Plan 2022-2026, Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024 & Fees (Closing 28 May 2023) • Food Scraps Recycling Service (Closing 8 June 2023) • Charity Creek Cascades - Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 6 September 2023) • Dog Off-Leash Trials 2023 (Closing 20 March 2024) Want to know 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. Sincerely, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM Mayor Phone 9952 8222 [email protected] Received between 4 and 10 May 2023 LDA2023/0110 23 Woodbine Cr RYDE LDA2023/0111 30 Samuel St RYDE LDA2023/0116 58 Kent Rd NORTH RYDE MOD2023/0085 11 Khartoum Rd MACQUARIE PARK LDA2023/0112 26 Gilda St NORTH RYDE LDA2023/0115 508 Victoria Rd RYDE LDA2023/0117 3 Richardson Pl NORTH RYDE LDA2023/0113 12 Campbell St EASTWOOD LDA2023/0114 100 Lovell Rd EASTWOOD Determined between 4 and 10 May 2023 MOD2023/0045 12 Cameron Cr RYDE LDA2022/0374 76 Wharf Rd GLADESVILLE LDA2022/0395 23 Betty Hendry Pde NORTH RYDE MOD2023/0050 25 Regent St PUTNEY MOD2023/0053 159-161 Epping Rd MACQUARIE PARK DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED For full details of the development applications received and determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices GOLD SPONSORS EVENTS IN YOUR CITY

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hunthunt.com.au L2, 1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Phone: 9804 5700 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 9391 3000 A full service law firm catering to all corporate, commercial and private clients Our areas include: Property, Family Law, Wills & Estates Genuine People, Practical Solutions who have been a part of the local Ryde community since 1973 Practice established more than 60 years LAW WEEK National Legal Aid alliance welcomes funding boost NLA said it was pleased to see $13.4 million allocated to the continuation of its lawyer-assisted family law property mediation program that provides legal assistance primarily for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. It also welcomed the ”much-needed investment in Family Violence Prevention Legal Services and looks forward to continuing to work alongside these services in supporting First Nations women and children to be free from violence.“ “While this funding is welcome, we look forward to the upcoming Federal Government review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership, to be undertaken in the lead up to the 2024 Budget,” National Legal Aid (NLA), representing the eight legal aid commissions across Australia, welcomes the significant Budget commitment to ending violence against women and children and its focus on ending violence against First Nations women and children. Lucille J Lees Accredited Specialist Benefit from our local knowledge and experience NLA Chair Louise Glanville said in response to the budget announcements. “The Review will provide the opportunity to identify additional investment needed in the legal assistance sector and in the systems in which we work. “Increasing demand and service delivery gaps illustrate the need for legal assistance and the role it plays in supporting victim-survivors within family law, child support and other systems.” She said Legal Aid Commissions are part of the broader legal assistance sector, and together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, Community Legal Centres and Family Violence Prevention Legal Services, play a unique role in providing legal assistance services to the community. “Any investment over the past nine years has been shortterm funding for specific programs rather than an investment in core legal assistance services,” she said. “Legal assistance is a critical aspect of supporting people experiencing disadvantage, not only in providing access to justice, but also in helping victim-survivors remain safe. It also supports people to navigate complex systems such as disability, migration, income support and during disasters. “A recent PwC analysis commissioned by NLA identifies that legal aid services are value for money – providing savings to the community of approximately $600 million per annum, with more than half of this in response to domestic and family violence.” Ms Glanville said the NLA was hopeful that the upcoming review identifies the vital work of the legal assistance sector and provides a roadmap for significant investment to help ensure that people experiencing disadvantage are provided with access to justice. National Legal Aid represents the eight state and territory legal aid commissions, which work every day to help people - including the most marginalised in our communities - with their legal problems. We must strive for fairness: NSW Law Society president Speaking at the Law Society’s Opening of the Law Term dinner in February, Cassandra Banks said that 2023 would be “another productive and eventful year” for the society and she “would not be wasting a moment” of the year. Ms Banks began her term as president of the Law Society of NSW after practising law in Coffs Harbour since she was admitted to the Supreme Court in 2010. She said her focus will be on “sharing knowledge and commencing or continuing critical conversations” around a number of important issues. “NSW currently has almost 16,000 children in out-of-home care, and more than 100,00 children assessed at risk of significant harm every year,” she said. “There are close to 500,000 reports made in relation to concerns about children’s welfare each year. “It has been pleasing to see, in recent years, significant attention being drawn to greater early intervention and active efforts to try to keep children living with their families. This is the start. “The court has an incredibly difficult task in balancing risk and vulnerabilities against the risk of harm in removing a child from their family and then the out-ofhome risks that follow.” She said from the perspective of the profession, there were not enough lawyers hanThis year’s president of the Law Society of NSW marked the opening of the 2023 law term by outlining her priorities, including increased protections for vulnerable families and focusing on the health and wellbeing of the profession. dling the legal work necessary to help these children have a better chance at life. Because of this “under-resourced” area, Ms Banks said that children fall through the cracks of the system, which requires “greater ongoing resourcing” moving forward. “Unless there is effective intervention, systematic accountability and improved legislative framework at all stages of the child protection system, including outof-home care and children exiting the system when they are older, these children can either enter or remain in a vicious cycle of poverty, lack of family support, lack of formal education, crime, incarceration, and susceptibility to drugs and risky behaviours,” she explained. “Of the 186 lawyers based in my region, only nine, including me, practise regularly in the children’s care and protection system. “When I left Coffs Harbour to come to Sydney, I had to reallocate 35 matters to other practitioners who already had full case loads.” Ms Banks said she was looking forward to working with regional and remote communities, as well as advocating for increased wellness in the profession and advancing gender equality. “Although the proportion of female private practice principals is increasing, women are still underrepresented in the top levels of the profession,” she said. “Is the glass ceiling still made of more stubborn material? Clearly, there remains a serious disconnect that we must address in recruiting and retaining women in senior leadership roles. “I also want to make it very clear that men are critical in this journey. Without participation from everyone, particularly those who hold senior or leadership roles, we cannot achieve progress.” ☐ NLA chair Louise Glanville

Wednesday 17 May, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9 LAW WEEK realeSTaTe&FINaNCe Recent local property sales* BALMAIN 1G/114 Elliott Street, 3B, 184 m2 , Apartment $3,200,000 (09 May 23) Adrian Oddi, BresicWhitney Balmain BALMAIN EAST 6/16-18 Nicholson Street, 2B, Apartment $1,120,000 (12 May 23) Rita Lopresti, CobdenHayson Balmain BEECROFT 129 Beecroft Road, 3B, 431 m2 , House $2,175,000 (13 May 23) Kevin Dearlove, Stone Beecroft CARLINGFORD 9/17-19 Jenkins Road, 2B, Apartment $605,000 (10 May 23) Deepak Bangarh, DKB Bella Vista CHELTENHAM 45 Cheltenham Road, 3B, 1,256 m2 , House $2,910,000 (13 May 23) Kevin Dearlove, Stone Beecroft CHISWICK 157/4 Dolphin Close, 1B, 79 m2 , Apartment $750,000 (15 May 23) Eddy Failla, Cobden Hayson Drummoyne DENISTONE 4/40 Anthony Road, 3B, Villa $1,540,000 (13 May 23) Johnny Oh, Pello - Northern Suburbs DENISTONE EAST 17 Lovell Road, 4B, House $2,600,000 (12 May 23) Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Epping DUNDAS 31 Baronbali Street, 4B, House $1,825,000 (13 May 23) Charlie Wu, Professionals Ermington 15 Dora Crescent, 5B, Duplex/ Semi-detached $1,781,000 (10 May 23) Majd Jerjees, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde EASTWOOD 11 Campbell Street, 6B, 891.6 m2 , House $4,210,000 (13 May 23) Wayne Vaughan, McGrath Epping 3/635 Blaxland Road, 4B, 206 m2 , Villa $1,391,000 (13 May 23) Stephen Mina, McGrath Parramatta 9 Wishart Street, 5B, 360.9 m2 , Duplex/Semi-detached $2,608,888 (12 May 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 1/3 Edgar Street, 3B, 214 m2 , Villa $1,750,000 (11 May 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 2/6-10 First Avenue, 2B, Apartment $663,000 (10 May 23) Brian Kong, Stone Beecroft EPPING 22 Knox Avenue, 4B,House $2,360,000 (13 May 23) Betty Ockerlander, McGrath Epping 15/37 Victoria Street, 3B, Unit $1,290,000 (13 May 23) Catherine Murphy, The Agency - North 155/7 Epping Park Drive, 2B, Apartment $690,000 (09 May 23) Alex Agoratsios, Exclusive Real Estate Concord ERMINGTON 12 Trumble Avenue, 3B, 520 m2 , House $1,400,000 (10 May 23) Sue Rad, Professionals Ermington GLADESVILLE 1 Owen Street, 4B, 600.7 m2 , House $2,780,000 (13 May 23) Sofia Minervini, DibChidiac Concord 601/230 Victoria Road, 3B, Apartment $1,250,000 (13 May 23) Max Thurkettle, Pello - Northern Suburbs 1/18 Pittwater Road, 1B, Apartment $575,000 (13 May 23) Robert Cassidy, Cassidy Gladesville 801/1 Wharf Road, 4B, 73 m2 , Apartment $670,000 (12 May 23) David Aktas, First National West Ryde 201 Ryde Road, 3B, 499 m2 , House $2,060,000 (09 May 23) Michael Gallina, Belle Property Hunters Hill HABERFIELD 2 Tinana Street, 5B, 1,131 m2 , House $3,125,000 (09 May 23) Raphael Pulera, York Property Leichhardt LANE COVE 12/416 Mowbray Road, 2B, Apartment $740,000 (10 May 23) Patrick Lang, Belle Property Lane Cove 13 Tambourine Bay Road, 4B, 658 m2 , House $3,260,000 (06 May 23) George Gialouris, CobdenHayson Lane Cove LEICHHARDT G05/24B George Street, 1B, 78 m2 , Apartment $750,000 (15 May 23) Tolger Ozer, Boutique Property Agents Sydney 52 James Street, 3B, 135 m2 , House $2,205,000 (13 May 23) Shad Hassen, The Agency - Inner West 87 Day Street, 2B, 183.7 m2 , House $1,630,000 (10 May 23) David Eastway, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt MACQUARIE PARK 5/7 Cottonwood Crescent, 2B, 61 m2 , Unit $640,000 (08 May 23) Danielle Jenkins, First National Epping MARSFIELD 12 Sobraon Road, 4B, 580 m2 , House $2,390,000 (09 May 23) Daniel Lee, Belle Property Epping MEADOWBANK 303A/60 Nancarrow Avenue, 2B, Apartment $858,000 (11 May 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping NORTH RYDE 44 Jopling Street, 4B, House $2,350,000 (13 May 23) Jay Assay, Belle Property Hunters Hill 1902/3 Network Place, 1B, Apartment $685,000 (12 May 23) Lina Lee, Obsidian Property Sydney 307A/1 Allengrove Crescent, 1B, Apartment $570,000 (12 May 23) Paul Liao, Talent Realty Chatswood 34 Bridge Road, 5B, 556 m2 , House $2,400,000 (09 May 23) Jason Segon, Stone North Ryde 101/1 Delhi Road, 1B, Apart- ment $820,000 (09 May 23) Bruce Li Tan, Triple S Wentworth Point NORTH STRATHFIELD 70 George Street, 3B, 562.8 m2 , House $2,500,000 (13 May 23) Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord OATLANDS 4 Kerrie Road, 4B, 784 m2 , House $2,225,000 (13 May 23) Christopher Sahyoun, Belle Property Parramatta PUTNEY 78 Delange Road, 5B, 689 m2 , House $4,920,000 (13 May 23) John Paranchi, McGrath Hunters Hill RHODES 204/42 Walker Street, 1B, Apartment $515,000 (13 May 23) Jack Zhao, Ray White Rhodes 203/4 Lewis Avenue, 3B, Apartment $1,485,000 (10 May 23) Sophia Zhou, Belle Property Rhodes Building J, 3/16 Marquet Street, 2B, Apartment $815,000 (08 May 23) Tim, Property Jen & Tim Rhodes ROZELLE 29 Percy Street, 3B, 120 m2 , House $2,400,000 (13 May 23) Cindy Kennedy, McGrath Balmain RYDE 46B John Miller Street, 3B, 341 m2 , Duplex/Semi-detached $1,965,000 (13 May 23) Russell Sheffield, Ray White North Ryde 38 Shepherd Street, 5B, 904.2 m2 , House $2,980,000 (13 May 23) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde 16 Woodbine Crescent, 5B, 777.8 m2 , House $2,590,000 (13 May 23) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde 34 Watts Road, 5B, 335 m2 , Duplex/Semi-detached $2,410,000 (13 May 23) Alex Macri, Belle Property Ryde 210D/6 Nancarrow Avenue, 2B, 117 m2 , Unit $825,000 (12 May 23) Crystal Li, Atlas Epping 7/559 Victoria Road, 2B, Unit $580,000 (11 May 23) Simon Au, Leaders Gladesville 501S/1 Lardelli Drive, 2B, 108 m2 , Apartment $840,000 (10 May 23) Kenny Gong, LJ Hooker Gordon 14A Keppel Road, 4B, 336.9 m2 , Duplex/Semi-detached $2,282,000 (09 May 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 4/16 Hancott Street, 3B, Townhouse $1,400,000 (09 May 23) Carrie Zhaocong He, Element Eastwood 605B/5 Pope Street, 2B, 135 m2 , Apartment $890,000 (08 May 23) Cristian Malgioglio, Chidiac Realty Wentworth Point RYDALMERE 77/129B Park Road, 3B, Townhouse $835,000 (11 May 23) Jorge Vazquez, Andrew Partners Fairfield STRATHFIELD 92 Newton Road, 4B, 853.6 m2 , House $3,745,000 (13 May 23) Michael Murphy, McGrath Strathfield 7 Simone Crescent, 5B, 689 m2 , House $3,555,000 (15 May 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield 175A Albert Road, 6B, House $2,520,000 (13 May 23) Vivek Tailor, Richard Matthews Strathfield 503/7-9 Churchill Avenue, 2B, Apartment $770,000 (13 May 23) Stevan Vuk-Luboya, Richard Matthews Strathfield 176/1-3 Beresford Road, 2B, Apartment $758,000 (12 May 23) Dylan Choe, Morton Newington 37 Rickard Road, 3B, 626 m2 , House $2,920,000 (11 May 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield 34/38 Albert Road, 2B, 127 m2 , Apartment $825,000 (11 May 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield 309/39 Cooper Street, 1B, 74 m2 , Apartment $450,000 (11 May 23) David Pisano, LJ Hooker Strath- field 39 Newton Road, 5B, 1,416 m2 , House $7,500,000 (10 May 23) Tarun Sethi, McGrath Strathfield WEST RYDE 17 Gaza Road, 3B, 698 m2 , House $2,000,000 (15 May 23) Micheal Green, Green Real Estate West Ryde 9 Huxley Street, 4B, House $2,300,000 (11 May 23) Conor Arnold, Richardson and Wrench Ryde 1/1-7 Gaza Road, 2B, 65 m2 , Unit $600,000 (09 May 23) Micheal Green, Green Real Estate West Ryde (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of those reported) WINSTON READFORD NOTARY PUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCING Looking after you and your close family is our specialty ■ Estate and Business Planning ■ Wills and Downsizing ■ Powers of Attorney ■ Enduring Guardianships ■ Chartered Tax Adviser 165 Coxs Road (cnr Chauvel Street) NORTH RYDE F 9888 3865 T 9887 2888 [email protected] Need Help With A Dispute About A Will? Fox & Staniland Lawyers are giving a free public seminar to help people understand how estate disputes work and how a will is challenged or a claim made against a deceased estate. The theme is to inform you about options and choices available, alert you to the traps in deceased estate disputes and to show you how you might overcome them. We will discuss will challenges and deceased estate disputes in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be plenty of time for your questions. We will also talk about Court options and costs, so you will know exactly where you stand. Thursday, 25 May 2023 6.45pm – 7.45pm The Albert Room The Sebel Residence Chatswood, 37 Victor Street, CHATWOOD NSW 2067 THIS IS A FREE SEMINAR but you must reserve a place or you will not be admitted. Call now to reserve your seat. Wal Abramowicz 9440 1202 www.willchallenge.com.au Free Seminar Free seminars on family law matters Each seminar runs for approximately one hour and covers a range of issues. They are suitable for everyone, with each seminar run by an experienced solicitor with extensive knowledge on the topic presented. Importantly, during the seminars Fox & Staniland does not provide any legal advice, but it is an ideal opportunity to obtain general information, with seminar participants also able to ask questions at the end of the session. Fox & Staniland’s free ‘Will Dispute Seminar’ is sched- uled monthly through to No- vember and is presented by Fox & Staniland’s managing director, Wal Abramowicz. Wal has 30 years experi- ence as a commercial liti- gator. He provides commercial and strategic advice as well as personal client serFox & Staniland Lawyers present free seminars in various locations on the North Shore of Sydney. ☐ Fox & Staniland managing director, Wal Abramowicz vice and became a partner in 1990. Wal is the firm’s managing director and head of the litigation team. He practises in the areas of commercial litigation, estate disputes, family law and criminal law. With a keen interest and expertise in estate disputes, Wal has extensive experience in conducting litigation in a variety of Australian Courts. His approach enables negotiated solutions and fa- vourable outcomes when court action is required. Wal is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia as well as being collaboratively trained. Fox & Staniland also pres- ents free seminars on ‘family law’ and ‘prenup and finan- cial agreements’. For more information, call 9440 1202; email [email protected]; or visit: foxstaniland.com.au/free-seminars

10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES 0414 658 956 • Chartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent • Provided at reasonable rates www.rgaccounting.com.au AIR CONDITIONING TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING 9481 0667 • Sales • Service • Installation • Repairs, • Preventative Maintenance. On all domestic, commercial & industrial, Air conditioners. www.townandcountryair.com.au AU18964 Lic 125392c ACE AIR CONDITIONING 0411 967 333 Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C. Lic 236838c RYDE PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING 1300 776 247 All Air Conditioning Work Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship • Repairs • Service/Maintenance • Installation www.provenair.com.au 354131C AU52275 ALLIANCE CLIMATE CONTROL 8036 2372 Air Conditioning Installation, Service & Repairs. Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split & Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C ANTENNA MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST 0431 444 111 Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, Gov app 5 yrs warranty. ARCHITECTS PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L 9878 5850 P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, capable of handling all types of work, both residential and commercial, alterations or new. ASBESTOS REMOVAL ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807 * All types of Asbestos removal * Garages & Sheds Demolition * Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections * Free Quotes * All areas * Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg. * Fully Licensed & Insured www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Facebook/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney Lic.Class B 210719 BALLUSTRADES WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM 9645 6358 Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing, auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote, helpful services. wardsteel.com.au BATHROOM RENOVATIONS SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS 9879 4855 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Complete bathroom renovation for $20,999* including tiles and fittings to the value of $3,999* 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* BATHROOM RENOVATIONS (CONTINUED) JAYCORP RENOVATIONS 0424 261 818 Combined 30 years of experience in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish in your home. Please visit our website for recent projects. www.jaycorprenovations.com.au Lic 306197c A P S BATHROOMS 0410 454 165 Thinking of Renovating? Call us for a free quote Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renovations. Over 20 years experience. Lic: 207688c HOPE RENOVATIONS Bill 0433 909 406 Over 20 years-experience in bathroom, laundry & balcony renovation. Tiling, waterproofing & carpentry service. Qualified & high-quality finish. Lic.205959C BEDDING BEDS & WALL BEDS 9879 4226 Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mattresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville BLINDS SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS 8765 1733 Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian blinds same day service. BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS Cameron 0401 805 534 Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron. BLIND CLEANING FLEETMORE MOBILE BLIND CLEANING 1300 164 411 All blinds & curtains. Clean, repair & supply. On-site service, pick up & deliver. Family business. BOOKEEPING FIRST CHOICE BOOKKEEPING Mary 0421 163 039 Bookkeeping & BAS Agent Service Over 20 years helping the small to medium sized businesses. www.firstchoicebk.com BRICKLAYERS QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED Gary 0431 163 114 GSH Bricklaying Front fences. Ret walls, BBQ’s, Besser Blocks Pizza oven sub frames. Prompt Reliable service Lic No 180752c BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Steve 0409 124 751 Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Lic. 55906c BUILDING CONTRACTORS TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT 0418 493 789 For all new work, extensions & alterations, renovations or refurbishments. MBA Quality work. Lic 100569c BUILDING CONTRACTORS (CONTINUED) ALTERATIONS 0418 484 216 9674 7527 Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S. Giltinan Builder P/L. Lic 91637c BUILDING DESIGNERS BAL4 DESIGN Matthew 0410 562 886 Award winning residential designer. New or alterations; for inspiration see www.bal4design.com BUILDING RENOVATIONS CMT BUILDING SERVICES (NSW) PTY LTD 0416 246 431 Over 20 years-experience in all aspects of residential and commercial renovations, refurbishments and alterations. [email protected] Lic: 254214C CARPENTER ALL CARPENTRY & BUILDING WORK John 0415 226 608 • Small jobs welcome. Insurance work. • Extensions, doors, windows, floors. • Decks & pergolas. • All gyprock & painting work. • Residential & commercial renovations. • Office & shop fit-outs. • Network of all other trades. • 25 years of experience. Fully insured. [email protected] Lic 100617c CARPENTER/BUILDER MJD CARPENTRY Matthew 0414 418 248 For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and maintenance works. Lic no 75741C BP CONSTRUCTIONS 0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948 All building work including renovations, exten- sions, decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms. www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c CARPENTER/BUILDER 0412 691 470 General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience. Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c CARPENTRY 0468 612 956 All Renovations, Repairs & Painting Call Ernesto 0468 612956. [email protected] Lic 184942c SEMI RETIRED BUILDER Nick Roxburgh 0411 364 233 Semi-retired builder needs small jobs before building his own house. Repairs, maintenance, small new structures, fireplaces etc. ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES Michael Lyall 0407 912 355 All carpentry, renovations, decks, property maintenance & repairs. All general building work. Fully insured. Lic 188739C CARPENTRY & JOINERY CARPENTRY & JOINERY James 0428 581 542 For construction & repair of decks, pergolas, doors, new building work & carports. Lic 179663c CARPET LAYING BILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631 New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs. 40 yrs experience. CEMENT RENDERING J PRESTIGE RENDERING 0410 746 378 Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q CLEANING – HIGH PRESSURE NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN 9888 5406 0414 765 181 Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer. No job too small. CLOTHESLINES DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691 Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on new or repairs. Full range of folding lines. Call Richard 0407 585 691. CONCRETING AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE Charlie 0413 777 239 Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of con- crete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. Lic. 129960c G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402 Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc. Lic11427C TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791 Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c CONCRETE CUTTING MASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758 Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. COMPUTERS GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS 1300 929 414 0401 339 402 IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. All work guaranteed. www.g1computers.com.au DAMP PROOFING ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA 1300 301 210 0412 229 955 • Rising damp & Condensation proofing • Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems • Contact for free quote. • 20 years local experience. www.antidamp.com.au

Wednesday 17 May, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 ELECTRICIANS (CONTINUED) LOCAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES James 02 8036 2372 Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician • Electrical Repairs • Smoke Alarms • Switchboards upgrades • PowerPoints • Lighting installation • Home Safety Checks • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C LEVEL 2 ELECTRICIAN RYDE AREA Ryan 0414 602 995 • All Electrical, Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans • Hot Water & Alarm Systems • Switchboard Upgrades • Private Pole Installations & Replacements Lic. 400997C L2 Lic. 00404781 EMS Lic. 000251985 EXCAVATIONS FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & MINI EXCAVATIONS Glen 0418 268 040 Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen FENCING PRIMO FENCING 0402 981 141 Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs. Workmanship guaranteed. Call Colin 0402 981 141 LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes ANDREW SPIES FENCING 0410 534 692 Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com KOALA FENCING Martin 0412 010 212 Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. call Martin 0412 010 212 SMITH FENCING 0400 598 403 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com AXFIX FENCING 0498 058 885 Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool council requirements. Call Andrew. ACTIVE FENCING Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Quality timber boundary fencing & gates supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Lic R89295 FLORISTS BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST 9874 1577 Multi Award Winning Florist Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions Member Interflora Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao Email: [email protected] Phone Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 DENTIST PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 9809 7110 • Over 25 years’ experience in Putney • Renowned for gentleness and care • Exceptional quality at affordable price • Prompt appointments. 6 days • Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard • Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au DRAINER SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water Toilets, basins, baths, shower,   laundry, kitchens Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treatment. All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. 24/7 emergency. Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. ELECTRICIANS EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES Gerard 0408 447 882 All electrical repairs – residential & commercial rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new work. Call Gerard. Lic 82184c EASTWOOD BRUCE KENNARD PTY LTD 9809 7001 0417 690 627 Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22 Thorn St Ryde Lic 35887c GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES 9807 1957 0419 200 011 All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN Blake 0488 843 495 + Small family-owned business + Lights, power points, NBN help, repairs + Small jobs welcome + Seniors discount 100% satisfaction guaranteed Lic 288540c RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN 20+YRS EXP Ian 0412 988 012 ✓ Same Day Service ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) ✓ Pensioner Discounts ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville ✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES    Andrew/Electrician  0417 909 407 Alice/Admin 0423 545 910 All electrical work, power, lights, internet, houserewiring, telephone, IXL ceiling fans, switchboard upgrades, cctv.    Lic 201164c, 278587c RYDE PROVEN ELECTRICAL 1300 776 247 Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship •Family Owned & Operated •Fast Local Service •All Electrical. Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans www.provenair.com.au 354131C GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543 Local Electrician. No job too small. Over 30 yrs experience. Lic 80753C FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE 0417 457 897 Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 40 years experience. GARAGE DOORS RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote. GARDENING ABLOOM ACE GARDENING 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance, Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad GECKO PLANTSCAPE Robbie 0412 131 362 Irrigation solutions for your garden during water restrictions. Horticultural advice, garden maintenance and green walls. Qualified Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 0412 131 362 NORTH RYDE GARDENING 0414 765 181 9888 5406 Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan. A & A ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack GARDENING & TREE SERVICES 0412 594 911 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 LAWNMOWING, HEDGING, PRESSURE CLEANING 0418 214 789 No job too small. Fast, reliable service. Call Joe 0418 214 789 GAS SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C GLASS GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE 9817 3416 9816 3055 Glass repairs, shower screens, mirrors. All glass requirements. [email protected] 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS 9477 5943 We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning • Discounted prices & free quotes • Over 40 years in the industry • Fully licenced and insured • Comprehensive warranties HAIRDRESSER WANT A GREAT HAIRCUT? 9888 5257 Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East. HANDYMAN S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Sam 0414 413 326 Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Ph. Sam NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c RETIRED BUILDER Charlie 0411 703 057 Small projects. Renovations. Repairs and maintenance. All trades. AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE Charlie 0413 777 239 Small jobs welcome. General repairs, concreting, brickwork, cement rendering, electrical & plumbing. HOT WATER SERVICES RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot water heaters. Lic No L985 To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 HOT WATER SERVICES (CONTINUED) A HOT WATER SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. All workguaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c IRONING SERVICES IRONING 0411 155 774 Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around KITCHENS 0413 395 444 FULL KITCHEN PACKAGE $4999 Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, Gladesville [email protected] [email protected] www.arycokitchen.com.au COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Glenn 0414 717 111 Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete job. All trades. Unbeatable prices. Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes. Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 Lic no 301036c KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Shelf to drawer conversions. No job to small. Free quotes 7 days [email protected] Lic no 139738C LANDSCAPING A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Weed, prune, trim, landscape, dig & pave. Retaining walls & rubbish removal. Fully insured. Pensioners discount. AAA ABLE ABACA GARDENING Michael 0452 445 410 Tree lopping, turfing, weeding, retaining walls, garden makeovers. Fully insured. Free quote. LAUNDRY/BATHROOM NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 Full premium renovation service - waterproof, tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.nicholascarpentry.com.au NSW Building Lic No 108119c LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply) THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line trimmer repairs & service. PAINTERS & DECORATORS PETER PAINTING 0423 808 115 8819 2795 25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES 0412 944 025 Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c MICHAEL THE PAINTER Michael 0412 444 838 • Professional and reliable • All types of painting • All areas • Reasonable rates • Best quality • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc Call Michael. Lic 320177c ASPECT PAINTING & DECORATING 0401 951 257 All types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. Lic 149577c EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162 * Master Painters Association Member. * Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing & repainting. Interior/exterior * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed. www.edgepainting.net Lic 267578c/MPA280514 HONEST PAINTING 0452 639 991 Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991. Lic 312751 PERFECTION PAINTERS Joseph 0451 123 231 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free & Quote Insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au Lic. 269706C AFTERGLOW PAINTING AND DECORATING Andrew 0413 301 973 • Interior / exterior • Free written quote & professional advice Est 1986 Lic. 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COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE 0414 808 809 9808 3020 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 POOLE & CO PLUMBING 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985 PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792 YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer. Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c PLUMBERS CONTINUED) PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 • Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting • Seniors Discounts www.pureplumbingpros.com.au GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES 9817 4777 0413 402 599 For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C CMF PLUMBING 0411 232 629 9808 4220 • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV • No job too small Lic 117469c TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000 We repair, supply & install direct to you. TAPS, TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water Filters and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! 0414 333461 Lic 40572c LOCAL PLUMBER 0488 801 042 • Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes • 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers • On-time & Reliable • Plumbers you can trust • All works guaranteed • $0 CALL out • You approve the price before we start! $50 OFF when you mention this AD NEED A LOCAL PLUMBER FAST? 9191 7353 Do you have no hot water? Is your drain blocked? Are your taps and toilets leaking? Do you want an extra gas point? For fast friendly service with a smile Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed RYDE CITY HOT WATER & PLUMBING Alfred 0418 976 679 LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. • Hot Water Repairs & Replacements • Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C DO YOU NEED A PLUMBER? Daniel 0414 747 332 - Reasonable price + quality work - Blocked drain special - CCTV & Hot water - Tap & toilet leaking/installation Lic. 388974C REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 ROOFING J & M SCHALK. 9878 4483 0408 642 056 Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac- ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/ skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c

Wednesday 17 May, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13 Denistone Women Wed May 10 & Thu May 11 Rd 1 Consistency Bowls T Little d M Woods C Cupitt d P McClean J Elliot d T O’Shanassy S Yi d H Park C Whitelock d S Lee P Stewart d C Smith J Ahn d B Reynolds E Lam d M Armstrong S M Clatchey d R Pacy H Simmons d C Heming Thu May 11 Social R Isaacs C Coolahan M Segula C Jackson d R Isaacs J Brannagan A Cusack E Bell COLLEEN HEMING North Ryde RSL Women Tue May 9 Social Rk 1 Y Roberts J Auberson d C Toms J Jones RK 2 M Burkett R Inchley d R Williams B Law Rk 3 A Barton S Fennell B Paterson d A Barton I Chan I Hitchens Rk 4 A Broholm J Danks C Chan S Beram d P Ying C Bamback J Bryant C Candrick Winning Rk 2 Jackpot not won Raffle Kim Brenda Cecile Thu May 11 Social Rk 2 A Broholm S Beram d J Danks B Law Rd 1 Consistency Rk 9 K Russell d C Candrick 132/68 Rk 10 J Auberson d R Inchley 133/109 Rk 11 C Bamback d J Bryant 133/107 Rk 12 L Humphries d P Ying 134/66 Rk 13 R Williams d C Toms 131/129 W/Rk 2 Jackpot not won Raffle Chris (Bamback) &amp Rhonda COLLEEN RENWICK North Epping Women Tue May 9 Social V Riley P Spaul d B Trompp J Thorp 16/13 M Garrick M Phipps J Havron d L Watford S Odbert J Swan 16/15 A Hoare P Charan R Delves d A Hoare A Baguley R Knott 21/14 SUE ARCHIBALD North Epping Men Wed May 10 Club B Swan T Holden G Stace d G Giudice W Daley J Fry 22/14 P Baird N Martelli d A Beaven M Havron 26/6J Royer O Sherrard K Douglass d R Crowne S Mewburn 24/17 N Oppedisano S Palmer d T Warner P Harbrow 28/15 N Swancott C Maskill W Spaul R Vass 20/15 Sat May 6 Club Rain shortened games N Swancott S Garvey P Harbrow d A Caswell T Warner P Delves 9/6 N Oppedisano J Swan K Douglass d D Byron R Delves N Martelli 11/11 (on ends) B Swan V Riley W Daley d M Taylor R Crowne G Stace 11/6 P Brown J Havron J Fry d P Brown P Spaul C Maskill 13/7 B Godsell T Gardiner R Vass d C Thurmer W Spaul M Hollier 9/9 (on ends) M Taylor C Thurmer d J Royer R Peterson 23/16 P Baird B Spaul d B Godsell P Spaul 19/11 Handicap Pairs Rd 2 C Thurmer P Delves d P Brown R Matheson 18/17 KEN DOUGLASS North Ryde RSL Men Wed May 3 Social E Sinanian S Layburn J Grabiec d W Wood A Benson C Hinton 19/13 C Costa P Auberson J Hui d A Barkovsky P Collins S Addy 20/17 J Glen J French d R Hochstetter B Iacono 25/20 SatMay 6 State Open Pennants Rd10 Gde 5- NRRSL 44-1pt dby Merrylands 67-9pts J Morris A Woods P Dowling M Gale d G Miechels 20/12 I Pendleton J Glen P Collins B Iacono dby P Rodolfi 12/25 I Hitchens C Hinton A Wray J French dby S Brydon 12/30 PosinSec 2 Qual for PostSec Gde 6- NRRSL 39-1pt dby Wenty Lgs 72-9pts A Richardson A Benson P Auberson J Hui d J Varecka 22/15 ABirkensleigh S Layburn J Auberson J Grabiec dby A Dahari 7/28 G Inchley T Van der Laak R Loveridge K Ho dby I Ogilvie 10/29 PosinSec 5th Calling all members and supporters Upcoming Zone Level Match State Open Pennants Gde 5 Minor S/Final NRRSL v Northmead Sat May 20 at 9am at Castle Hill BC PA Putney Tennyson Bowls Wed May 10 Social P Andrews K Lake J McConnell d T Gibbons A Macdonald L Ager 39/8 R Rees P Davidson A Long d C Dale J Stanton B Prentice 21/17 C Backhouse B Lancett d D Devine P McLean 23/20 P Harris P Gray D Walker d P Smith K Batty P Joint 20/18 T Ryan K Jennings d P Noone B Harris 22/13 Sat May 13 Social C Dale P Noone D Paananen d M Texier P Cormican L Ager 36/11 P Smith R Rees d B Jasprizza P McLean 22/16 P Harris G Merchant J McConnell d K Beatty A Macdonald K Jennings 23/22 P Yeow A Rodger B Prentice J Cunningham d J Hanna K Lake P Joint D Walker 22/12 PETER CORMICAN Lane Cove Bowls Wed Social P Singleton G Ronaldson S Dixon d M Terrey M Brouggy R Johnston 21/15 S Smith G Moon R Moran d M Collum J Moran Kevin Mulhall 19/16 W Godfrey D Erskine V Solway d D Vanniekirk B Piper M Popovic 22/11 O Hostrup S Kinsman S Creedy d H Lee J Bowring Kay Mulhall 26/14 Sat Consistency Singles P Xucconi d S Bonthrone 150/75 Social S Brouggy S Kinsman S Smith d S Brouggy S Walder M Terrey 19/14 J Moran Kevin Mulhall d D Erskine R Johnston 22/17 G Ronaldson R Moran d D Vanniekirk B Patterson 21/16 M Brouggy V Solway S Creedy d M Smith/J Carroll O Hostrup S Dixon 20/18 DAVID ERSKINE Carlingford District Men Wed May 10 Social 10/5 R French A Ryce A Cukon d C Norgate R Hurley N Elder 36/14 J Mazzaferro P Roy d N Holman J Uren 29/24 G Monk W Dewhirst d B Logan J Arkins 40/3 Thursday Social 11/5 J Forbes S Merani R Palmer d D Emerton T Burgoyne B Goldsworthy 22/19 Saturday Social 13/5 J Dixon A Ryce R Palmer d T Slater R Summerhayes D MacFarlane 27/23 P Watts P Roy d R Pursey J Uren 23/7 I Cummerford J Arkins A Cukon d J Mazzaferro R Robinson B Goldsworthy 27/11 A Burgoyne R Preston d G Monk D Kensett-Smith ?/8 GEOFF YOUNG Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 ROOFING CONTINUED) SAM’S ROOFING P/L Sam 0416 178 058 All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c TOP RYDE TOP ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 • High pressure cleaning • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c ROOF PAINTING AARON’S ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc. ROOF REPAIRS BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. Lic 123259C RUBBISH REMOVALS GARRY’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Cheapest Price’s Call Garry 0416 295 790 * All types of waste (large or small) * Household * Deceased estates * Senior Discount * Free quotes * 30 years exp * 7 days We’ll SAVE you. FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL Glen 0418 268 040 • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes • Excavator for hire • Domestic/Commercial • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen. SURVEYOR ATS LAND SURVEYORS 9808 6854 Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@ atssurveyors.com.au TILES/TILING ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES Gabriel 0404 032 426 Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers, kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance. Call Gabriel. Lic 251461c ALL TILE SHOWER REPAIRS Michael 0402 624 247 Re-grouting Re-sealing Waterproofing and re-tiling Lic. 378876c TONY TILING 0414 616 366 All Ceramic Tiles (wall & floor) etc. All Waterproofing. All areas. Lic . R78511 TREE LOPPING S T J GROUP TREE SERVICES 0401 181 780 Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve TREE LOPPING SERVICES 0412 594 911 The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump grinding storm work. Emergency services qualified arborist landscaping . Best and cheapest service. 15 years experience. Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 AJ’S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL 0412 933 031 Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quotes pensioner disc. Extra services incl. stump, grinding, garden maint, small concrete jobs. RUBBISH REMOVALS CONTINUED) I’M LOCAL, LET ME HELP YOU TODAY Call Harry 0407 555 556 • Fast friendly Same Day service • All types of rubbish – household furniture, trees & vegetation • Residential & commercial waste • Deceased estates • Competitive pricing, Free quotes Seniors discount, No job too small SAFETY RAILS SAFETY RAILS BY RAILS 2U Les 0439 967 102 Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel or timber, internal or external. Obligation free quotes, fully insured, senior discounts. Covid safe – fully vaccinated. SOLICITORS & CONVEYANCING LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122 Established 1983 - Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring Power of Attorney. Home visits available. 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville E LEE LAWYERS 7202 8088 Compensation Law, Wills & Estates & Conveyancing. Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Fixed fee for simple Wills. First consultation free. Suite 14/1 Railway Pde, Burwood www.eleelawyers.com.au STOVE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828 Bowling Round-up TREE LOPPING (CONTINUED) A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Landscaping, stump grinding & rubbish removal. Weed, prune, trim & dig. Fully insured. Pensioners discount. TV REPAIRS EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE 0412 566 100 9807 2772 • Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus • Get your DIGITAL Ready • All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years TUITION MATHEMATICS Joanne 0401 914 269 Yr4-12 Ext 1&2. Very experienced Teacher & Tutor. Both in person & online sessions have proven to be popular. WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 WEDDINGS RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY 0414 843 759 WINDOW CLEANING NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING, 9808 6773 Eugene 0415 258 454 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. Eugene

14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 T Trades & Services 9807 6666 rades & Services 9807 6666 GLASS SERVICES Licence No: 206713c PAINTING DOORS, WINDOWS IRONING ROOFING RUBBISH REMOVAL 26 - THE WEEKLY TIMES, Wednesday January 30, 2013 registration WEST RYDE ROVERS 2013 Soccer Registrations New Members Welcome! 70 Teams in 2012 including 13 women’s teams! Under 6’s to All Age, Over 35’s, Over 45’s & Super League. We value participation, fair play and fun. We also aim to provide development opportunities for all our players. Registration Dates Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm or Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm Meadowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance) FREE TRAINING BALL For Under 6’s and 7’s Club shorts and socks included in all registrations Want to know more? Check our website for details www.westryderovers.asn.au Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) [email protected] (0400)880839 GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN? New Players Welcome WEST RYDE ROVERS SOCCER 2013 Online Registrations now open! Teams from Under 7’s to Over 35’s Competition runs on Sundays Club shorts and socks included in all registrations Want to know more? Check our website for details www.westryderovers.asn.au Registration Dates Saturday 2nd February 9am – 3pm or Sunday 3rd February 9am – 1pm Meadowbank Park (Adelaide St. entrance) Enquiries: Rachel Hogan (Registrar) [email protected] (0400)880839 RYDE R.S.L. YOUTH CLUB SPORTS REGISTRATION DAYS 2013 Sport Date Time Location TRAMPOLINE Saturday 2nd February 12.30pm (Recreational) Youth Club 2.30pm (Competition) KINDY GYM Friday 1st February 10.30am Youth Club Bookings are essential!! Enquiries please phone Carolyn: 0410 543 643 FEES : Sports Fees depending on Sport (Very Reasonable) YOUTH CLUB : EAGLE ST RYDE (NEAR GLADSTONE AVE) ENQUIRIES : SECRETARY (Ph 9809 1022) Ravens registration is now open for male and female players from U6 to Over 45’s. • A new Mightymites development program for boys and girls aged 3, 4 and 5 • We are looking for player's in U9, U 10, U11 and U15's in fi rst division • New Youth Elite team in U23 men’s football. This team is a stepping stone into higher grade football such as Super League. Will be supported with a special coaching program and play in the GHFA senior all age competition. • Boys and girls academy training squads • For the fi rst time we will fi eld a Over 45’s men’s team For more information and to register online visit www.gladesvilleravens.com.au The Gladesville Ravens has been a proud community club for over 50 years and welcome back our existing members and look forward to welcoming new members for the 2013 season. Local ladies partner in sport Karen Laing is presented with a framed women’s jersey by Rovers’ Life Member Karen Harrison. LAST year’s Gladesville-Hornsby soccer season saw a new sponsorship agreement in place between local business Lady Anne Funerals and West Ryde Rovers soccer. Karen Laing, Director of Lady Anne Funerals, is well known in the Ryde district for her commitment to the community through sponsorship, fundraising and networking activities. Based in West Ryde, Karen and her staff of compassionate and caring women provide professional and personal service and support to grateful families coping with the loss of a loved one. Appropriately, the sponsorship assisted with the provision of a new playing strip for Rovers’ top senior women’s team. West Ryde Rovers is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers, providing opportunities for local women, men, girls and boys to be involved in community sport. It is through the generous support of local businesses that the club continues to grow and thrive as it enters its 57th year. EXERCISE BIKE – stationary computerised with heart monitor as new $795 now $250 Ph 0425 370 022 FANS – Pedestal as new $35 and one floor base $15 good quality items Ph 0425 370 022 VACUUM CLEANER – Bagless, as new $45 and one Stick Vac good quality $30 Ph 0425 370 022 MIRRORS – 2 beautiful, rare items, medium size $45 & $65 each Ph 0425 370 022 BEDROOM LAMPS - $15 - $25 each and 2 tall lamps $20 & $65 each Ph 0425 370 022 CLOCKS – antique rosewood $75 and one British made $45 both play music Ph 0425 370 022 WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO RENT GARAGE SALE ALL RECORDS - cash paid for good condition records - 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. Rock, Pop, Jazz etc. www.sydneyrecordtrader. com Ph: 9557 1030 BADGES – sports and leagues clubs, military and other badges wanted. Also medals, old postcards etc. HMAS Sydney items, souvenirs. Call Duncan 9869 3884 STAMP & COINS - collections wanted. Australian & overseas. Also badges, medals, old postcards, military items etc. Call Duncan on 9869 3884 ALL CARS WANTED – any year or model, any condition. Drivable or not, top cash paid. Call Wal on 0425 304 475 STAMPS – Australian predecimal stamps wanted. Kangaroos, KGY, pre-war covers, postcards, tags. Cash paid on the spot Ph: 0418 967 577 1 BEDROOM UNIT/FLAT – Parramatta area. Lady pensioner, 66yo. Very clean and reliable. Ph 0404 942 028 MARSFIELD – 2 Valda Place Sat 20 May - 10.00am. Gardening and cleaning, tools. SHARE ACCOMMODATION SOLICITORS DIRECTORY RONALD S. CZINNER & CO. Solicitors & Conveyancers 15/1 Jordan Street Gladesville 9816 2133 All legal & conveyancing matters. Level 3, Suite 27, 1-7 Jordan Street Gladesville Wills, Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardian, Conveyancing 98174698 or 0419609013 Call anytime Home visits available. Tibby Morgenstern Solicitor SOLICITORS DIRECTORY Rear 223 Victoria Rd, GLADESVILLE 2111 Phone: 9817 4698 Head Office 154 Elizabeth St, SYDNEY 2000 Phone: 9264 3877 YOUR CONTACT FOR • Family Law • Conveyancing • Immigration Law & all other legal services RONALD S. CZINNER & CO. Solicitors & Conveyancers 15/1 Jordan Street Gladesville 9816 2133 All legal & conveyancing matters. “Know Where You Stand” For all legal and conveyancing matters www.calabreselaw.com.au (02) 9743 1333 22/103 Majors Bay Rd, Concord WINSTON READFORD NOTARY PUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCING 165 Coxs Road (cnr Chauvel Street) NORTH RYDE F 9888 3865 [email protected] SEE US FIRST We can help with “Wills, probate & Shop 6, 43-49 Blaxland Road (corner of Argyle Avenue) RYDE NSW 2112 Phone: 9807 3222 Email: [email protected] N O TA RY P U BLI C T 9887 2888 EASY PARKING We can help With Wills, probate & finalising deceased estates shop 6, 43-49 blaxland road (corner of argyle avenue) rYde nsW 2112 Phone: 9807 3222 email: [email protected] LAWYERS, CONVEYANCERS & NOTARY PUBLIC SOLICITORS DIRECTORY Rear 223 Victoria Rd, GLADESVILLE 2111 Phone: 9817 4698 Head Office 154 Elizabeth St, SYDNEY 2000 Phone: 9264 3877 YOUR CONTACT FOR • Family Law • Conveyancing • Immigration Law & all other legal services RONALD S. CZINNER & CO. Solicitors & Conveyancers 15/1 Jordan Street Gladesville 9816 2133 All legal & conveyancing matters. For True Business Exposure, TWT Advertising is the Answer Phone 9807 6666 “Know Where You Stand” For all legal and conveyancing matters www.calabreselaw.com.au (02) 9743 1333 22/103 Majors Bay Rd, Concord WINSTON READFORD NOTARY PUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCER 165 Coxs Road (Corner Chauvel Street) NORTH RYDE F 9888 3865 T 9887 2888 Level 1/219 Victoria Road GLADESVILLE above Commonwealth Bank [email protected] SEE US FIRST WINSTON READFORD NOTARY PUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCING Looking after you and your close family is our specialty ■ Estate and Business Planning ■ Wills and Downsizing ■ Powers of Attorney ■ Enduring Guardianships ■ Chartered Tax Adviser 165 Coxs Road (cnr Chauvel Street) NORTH RYDE F 9888 3865 T 9887 2888 [email protected] THE WEEKLY TIMES AUTO DIRECTORY FOR INCLUSION RING 9807 6666 WEST RYDE SMASH REPAIRS 932 Victoria Road, West Ryde 9808 3033 CENTRAL DISTRICT PRESTIGE CARS 15-17 Rhodes Street West Ryde 9808 3044 SMASH REPAIRS BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES NORTH RYDE BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, North Ryde 9888 5198 AUTO SERVICES THE GOOD FUEL INN Cnr Cox’s & Badajoz Roads, North Ryde 9888 5198 To advertise please phone: 9807 6666 AUTO SERVICES BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES FOR SALE ARTWORK – 8 items beautiful wall decoration $65-$95 each. One item valued $6500 sell for $450 Ph 0425 370 022 CRYSTAL WARE – rare and beautiful items $5 - $25 each also Silverware Ph 0425 370 022 JEWELLERY BOXES – 2 beautiful items $25 & $75 each Ph 0425 370 022 OBITUARIES MAGNER (nee Robinson), Fay Betty. Formerly of Balmain. Passed away on May 7. Aged 90 years. MAGRO, Harry Marlo. Formerly of Umina, Breakfast Point and Leichhardt. Passed away on April 2. Aged 80 years. McGOOGAN, Harry Hugh. Passed away May 9. Aged 96 years. McLEOD, Arthur Barrington ‘Barry’. Late of Beecroft. Aged 90 years. RYAN, Patricia Josephine. Passed away on May 7. Aged 98 years. SIDAWAY, Beryl May. Passed away on May 7. Aged 100 years. WHALAN, Coral Mary. Formerly of Epping. Passed away on May 3. Aged 95 years. To advertise Phone: 9807 6666 25.10.1938 – 11.05.2023 Born in Sydney, Australia Formerly of West Ryde Dear and beloved wife of Flavio, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Dominic and Kayle Parisi, Joseph Parisi (d), Cristina and Joel Hutton. Proud grandmother of Matthew and Rebecca, Karleen, Caitlynne, Emma and Paul, Hugh, Noah, beloved greatgrandmother of Riley, Abigail, Isla. Anna Maria will be missed by all her relatives and friends all near and far. A Requiem Mass for the eternal repose of the Soul of the late Anna Maria will be celebrated on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 10.30am at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 562 Victoria Road, Ryde. Following Mass, the funeral cortege will proceed to the cemetery of Field of Mars Cemetery, Quarry Road, Ryde. For your condolences, please see our website www.avalerio.com.au PARISI Anna Maria Tel: 02 9712 5204 Pty Ltd DEATH NOTICE NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 81D OF THE REAL PROPERTY ACT 1900 (‘ACT’) APPLICATION TO PARTIALLY EXTINGUISH OBSOLETE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT (AT65366) BY ANASTASIA LING YEE LO The abovementioned Application has been made under Section 81J of the Act to partially cancel the recording of covenant C789144 (‘Restrictive Covenant’). The Applicant is applying to have the Restrictive Covenant partially extinguished on the basis that it is the type of covenant that has no practical value or application. The Applicant seeks to cancel the words “and that the roof of any such main building shall be of slates, tiles or shingles.” from Clause 1 of the Restrictive Covenant. The Restrictive Covenant sought to be partially cancelled: 1. affects the land in Folio Identifier 14/18321 being 18 Crandon Road, Epping NSW owned by the Applicant; and 2. benefits the land at the following addresses (and Folio Identifiers): 39 Crandon Road (6/18321), 35 Crandon Road (8/18321), 33 Crandon Road (9/18321), 31 Crandon Road (10/18321), 29 Crandon Road (11/18321), 16 Crandon Road (13/18321), 28 Crandon Road (19/18321), 30 Crandon Road (20/18321), 41 Stanley Road (1/203273), 39 Stanley Road (2/203273), 35-37 Stanley Road (3/203273 and 4/203273), 43 Stanley Road (B/3611110), 45 Stanley Road (1/1043794) and 45A Stanley Road (2/1043794), Epping, NSW. We intend to register the Application and partially extinguish the recording of the Restrictive Covenant from Folio Identifier 14/18321 unless, within one (1) month from the date of this notice you lodge at this Office, pursuant to section 74F(4B) of the Act, a caveat on form 08X prohibiting the granting of the Application, accompanied by the prescribed fee (currently $154.20). Enquiries may be made by email to [email protected], quoting reference AT65366:AS Date: 17May 2023 Women are football’s golden generation Female Football Week May 19 to May 28 Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football, Women’s World Cup Legacy & Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, said the proximity of the World Cup gives this week a significant status. “As we prepare to host the biggest stand-alone women’s sporting event in the world, Female Football Week has never felt as significant as it does this year and is one of many important levers to drive 50/50 equity in participation,” she said. ”Women’s football is experiencing unprecedented growth across all areas of the game and Female Football Week provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the many champions of our game and inspire a love of the game.” This month’s choice of Matilda legend Sam Kerr to carry the Australian flag at the Royal Coronation reflects the growing status of Australian players and Sarah Walsh stressed the world game also opens careers in the medical profession and in the media. ”On or off the pitch, the game has something for everyone with significant benefits and we want to open the endless opportunities to women and girls to begin their own exciting journeys in the world game,” she said. The week from the 19th of May to May 28 will see a hive of activity delivered by the State Member Federations with ‘Come and Try’ sessions, coaching and referee courses, speakers, webinars, ‘Women in Football’ panels, football festivals and networking events. This year will also see the return of the national Female Football Week Awards, recognising the impact of community advocates across five award categories - players, coaches, volunteers, referees and ally. More than 400 nominations have been received with State winners to be announced later this month and national winners celebrated in July. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup just 66 days away, clubs around the country are also invited to embrace FIFA’s Unity Beat and show their support for the global showpiece. Clubs who participate will go in the running to win a visit from tournament mascot, Tazuni. A club administrator from the age This week is Female Football Week, which aims to celebrate a golden generation of women in football and is only weeks away from the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. ☐ FIFA Women’s World Cup mascot Tazuni the Penguin is touring Australia to meet our golden generation of female footballers. of 15, 22-year-old Angelica Georgopoulos is a Vice President at Strathfield FC and stressed Female Football Week’s importance in helping women and girls into finding their path in participation. ”Football has given me everything I know and it’s given me the chance to do what I love, it’s given me friends and family for life, and it’s given me real life experience,” Georgopoulos said. ”Spotlighting the amount of effort women and girls contribute to this game is essential and we need girls to know they can do anything and that the game needs and wants you!” Head to ourgameaus.com.au/female-football-week for all the latest news and stories on Female Football Week 2023.

Wednesday 17 May, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 FOOTY TIPSTERS ZAC MILES Mayor, Hunters Hill DOMINIC PERROTTET Epping MP DONNA DAVIS MP Parramatta THE ONE-EYED TIGER TWT’s fearless unbiassed correspondent RON RYAN Chairman, Putney Bowling Club ANTHONY ROBERTS Lane Cove MP STEVE COLQUHOUN, General Manager, The Eastwood Club 47½ 46½ 53½ 42½ 50½ 43½ 46½ 49½ 42½ 41½ 51½ 43½ V SATURDAY MAY 20TH, 5.30PM LEICHHARDT OVAL, SYDNEY JEROME LAXALE Bennelong MP MALCOLM CHAPPLE Councillor Ryde Eastwood Leagues TRENTON BROWN Councillor, City of Ryde FIONA OSBORNE Director North Ryde RSL DENNIS SKINNER Tigers Den at Club Ryde Broncos Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Wests Tigers Storm Titans Sea Eagles Panthers Roosters Eels Sharks Cowboys Storm Titans Raiders Panthers Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Cowboys Storm Titans Raiders Broncos Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Wests Tigers Storm Titans Sea Eagles Panthers Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Wests Tigers Dolphins Bulldogs Raiders Broncos Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Cowboys Dolphins Bulldogs Raiders Panthers Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Cowboys Storm Titans Raiders Broncos Roosters Eels Sharks Cowboys Storm Bulldogs Raiders Bananabenders BondiChicks Bunnies GummySharks TIGERS BennysBoys HushPuppies Silvertails Panthers Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Wests Tigers Storm Bulldogs Raiders Panthers Roosters Rabbitohs Sharks Wests Tigers Dolphins Bulldogs Raiders Broncos Roosters Rabbits Sharks West tigers Storm Bulldogs Raiders APIA defeats North West Sydney Spirit in derby rout Sean Symons scored three goals in the five nil rout at Lambert Park in the 45th, 60th and 63rd minute after Jack Stewart struck after only 11 minutes and Rory Jordan scored in the 34th minute. The score could have been higher if not for an inspired performance by North West Sydney Spirit goalkeeper Christopher Marques as APIA were ruth- less in attack and dominated possession. APIA top of the NSWPL table with 34 points and the Macquarie Park based North West Sydney Spirit sits in 11th spot on 18 points, boosted by a grinding one nil win against cellar dwellers Western Sydney at Christie Park on Saturday night. The highlight of the St George game was a remarkable goal by Jack Armson who chipped the Dragons’ keeper from the half way line in the eighth minute before scoring APIA’s winner in the 56th minute. St George scored a penalty in extra time. The Spirit’s Richard Darko scored for the Koalas in the 26th minute. Victorious NWS Spirit FC coach David Perkovic described the match as a hard fought encounter. “We suffered but we’ll take the win,” he said. APIA return to Lambert Park this Saturday at 6pm against the tenth placed Wollongong Wolves while the Koalas travel to the bottom placed Northbridge Bulls Academy at 3pm on Saturday for what should be an away win. APIA forward Rory Jordan was thrilled with the clin- ical local derby demolition after a shock four goals to nil defeat to Sydney FC Youth the previous weekend. “It’s a great feeling to come back and we knew that result was not a setback but was a one off,” he said. “We didn’t think we were going to repeat that and all week the message was we are a great team and we have to bounce back.” APIA Leichhardt defeated North West Sydney Spirit by five goals to nil in the local derby on Saturday, May 6 before going on to top the table after beating St George City by two goals to one at Penshurst Park last Saturday. TWT/RYDE SPORTS FOUNDATION SPORTS STARS NO. 8, 9 & 10 Thirteen-year-old gymnast Alexandra Bradbury, Judoka Nicholas Platonov, 14 and 20-year-old wheelchair racer Ethan Moos were presented to RSF Patron, Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM, Ryde councillors and representatives of ‘Club 6’ - the local clubs collective which provides generous support for RSF’s activities. As expected, the trio were subjected to a customary, entertaining ‘grilling’ by RSF committee member Jim Hull OAM - and all passed with flying colours. RYDE SPORTS FOUNDATION presented its eighth, ninth and tenth monthly Sports Stars at a special gathering at North Ryde Golf Club last Friday night. ☐ Jim Hull OAM, above, interviews wheelchair racer Ethan Moos; below right, Judoka, Nicholas Platonov; and above left, gymnast Alexandra Bradbury. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTOS (Lindsay Mar) ☐ Guests at last Friday night’s Sports Stars presentation at North Ryde Golf Club. TWT On-theSPOT PHOTO (Lindsay Mar) Rugby Club welcomes the Council’s decision Mayor Zac Miles this week confirmed work on the centre - which will serve as a club house for rugby and other local sports teams - will commence in coming weeks. The Rugby Club’s website has welcomed the move which has been made possible by government grants as well as council financing. “No more standing in the freezing cold, supporting the boys and girls, young men and women that are the heart and soul of our clubs,” the website says. “No more windy, uncomfortable grandstand or ancient, dark and dank change rooms, toilets and canteen and no more hosting our opposition in the dust bowl in front of the grandstand.” The new facility will also be used by schools and community groups. Hunters Hill Rugby Club has welcomed Hunter’s Hill Council’s decision to push ahead with works to build the Boronia Park sports and community centre. ☐ No more watching rugby in the rain. Sky Blues can conquer Melbourne City in Friday’s semi-final decider “I think they’ve got the pressure, they’re at home as well,’’ he said. “There’s going to be opportunities for us and If we take them, we’re in with a real shot.” Corica predicts another close encounter after a second-half penalty from Sky Blues forward Adam Le Fondre at Sydney Football Stadium secured the draw. “We’ve been there many times before and it’s always tough going there but it is a one-off game that could go to penalties or extra time,’’ he said. “No-one expects us to beat them but I think we showed we can.” City has not lost at home through 13 regular-season matches and finished 17 points above Sydney FC during the regular season. But Corica’s side is undefeated in seven matches. “We’re happy to go down there, our form is really good away from home,” he said. “We’re looking forward to it, it’s obviously a tough place to go.” The match kicks off at 7.30pm at Melbourne’s AAMI Stadium. Central Coast Mariners host Adelaide United at Central Coast Stadium in the second leg of their semifinal on Saturday night after the first leg in Adelaide ended in a 2-1 win to the Mariners. Sydney FC can win this Friday night’s A-League second leg semi-final against Melbourne City in Melbourne with Sky Blues coach Steve Corica saying the pressure is on his opponents after the one-all first leg game in Sydney on Friday. ☐ Sydney FC will be backed by a travelling army of fans on Friday night.

16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2023 117 Ryedale Road West Ryde NSW 2114 Tel: 02 9807 2444 www.releagues.com.au www.facebook.com/rydeeastwoodleagues Gig Guide Visit website or scan QR code to book! MAHALIA BARNES 8PM, SATURDAY 3 JUNE TICKETS $40 JELLYBEAN JAM - FREE! 9PM, FRIDAY 19 MAY DRAGS TO BITCHES! 8PM, SATURDAY 20 MAY MEMBERS $30. NON-MEMBERS $35 $154,000 CASH & CAR DRAW Sunday 20 August CHANCE TO WIN! A MINI COOPER & $100,000 CASH TO ENTER, JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP VIA OUR WEBSITE, OR AT THE CLUB. 1 YEAR ONLY $5 5 YEARS ONLY $20 See club website or scan QR code for details. Conditions apply. NTP/06551 DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A NEW CLUB APP, WITH A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD, AND CHANCE TO WIN CLUB POINTS AND GIFT CARDS? SCAN THE QR CODE TO DOWNLOAD. ALWAYS - BON JOVI 8PM, SATURDAY 17 JUNE TICKETS $35 $2,500 ONLINE RAFFLE 11am, Friday 26 MAY Streamed live on Facebook. Great prizes! SCAN QR CODE TO BUY TICKETS. $2,000 Winter Warmer Draw THURSDAY 25 MAY WIN UP TO $500 CA$H! Swipe 6pm - 8pm Drawn at 8.35pm Conditions apply. BY THE ONE EYED TIGER Luke’s 200th game at HQ This Saturday! Luke will kick off the Tigers charge to 2023 NRL Premiership hon- ours against the North Bananaland Cowgirls after foxing with the Bunnies last Satur- day at the Olympus Arena who they hope to meet in this year’s grand final. A win this Saturday and a bye the follow- ing week will lift the Tigers on to ten points and only two points away from a pack of teams in the top eight on 12 points. After the bye we go to Cameltown to take on the 9th placed Faders at 8pm on Fri- day June 2 at 8pm. Tigers Supercoach Tim Sheens is saving our best performanc- es for the Grand Final against the Bunnies and this weekend’s remarkable defen- sive effort showed all the hallmarks of Balmain’s 11 points to two grand final win against the 1969 Bunnies which was masterminded by our legendary coach Leo Nosworthy. Tigers winger Asu Tigers favourite halfback Luke Brooks plays his 200th game at Leichhardt Oval Headquarters this Saturday kicking off at 5.30pm. At every Tigers match: • Action on the big screen • Promotional giveaways • Bar & food trucks • Happy hour during every Tigers match! West Tigers vs Cowboys SATURDAY May 20th from 5:30pm NRL Round 12 728 Victoria Road, Ryde 2112 All enquiries: 9807 3344 Serving both Western and Asian dishes, Hong Sing specializes in serving delicious food, prepared fresh every day. Specials change frequently, using the very best of seasonal items. Mondays are Western dishes only, with Tuesdays an all-Asian menu. Come try Club Ryde’s new Bistro now – you won’t be disappointed. Bookings and takeaway available. Contact details: 02 9807 3344 LUNCH EVERY DAY 11:30am - 2:30pm DINNER SUN TO THUR 5:30pm – 8:30pm DINNER FRI & SAT 5:30pm – 9:00pm OPENING HOURS Club Ryde has a new Bistro! Tigers champion halfback Luke Brooks plays his 200th NRL game at Leichhardt Oval this Saturday. He is pictured last Saturday getting a kick away against the Bunnies who he hopes to meet in the Grand Final. Kepaoa put in a tackling performance on Saturday that our 1969 star Peter Proven would have been proud of and made an incredible try saving tackle on bouncing Bunny Taane Milne as both teams appeared to give it all they had. Our golden fullback rookie Jahream Bula just gets better and better with every game and took every high ball the increasingly frustrated Bunnies put in the air against us. Tim revealed the Tigers had put in an extra effort at training with defensive coach Don Furner in recent weeks and said he is extremely happy with the effort every player is putting into every game. The final game at Leichhardt HQ is expected to be a sell out and if you can’t make it across the Iron Cove Bridge on Saturday night, there’s a warm welcome awaiting you at The Tigers Den in Club Ryde and the Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. SEE YA THERE!