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P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807-6666
Let’s help fund
a local
Vinnies van!
Ryde-Gladesville Catholic Parish is hoping to raise $90,000 to
buy and equip a locally operated St Vincent de Paul outreach van
to service local frail and needy people.

The combined parish of St Charles Bor- TWT SPECIAL S
romeo in Ryde and Our Lady Queen Of
Father Greg serves on night patrol Peace in Gladesville has already raised “shines the face of God” into the hearts of
$70,000 over the last three weeks and people that feel neglected in our society
Local priest Father Greg Morgan was inspired by local parishioners who assisted hopes readers of The Weekly Times can and offers friendship and compassion.
in Vinnies van outreaches in Eastlakes to push for a St Vincent de Paul van to serve help meet the $90,000 target.
the local area. He even drives one of the vans going out on night patrol. He believes “It goes beyond providing a meal, a cup
the vans presence “shines the face of God” into people who feel neglected and offers The van aims to operate night and day of coffee and supplies, the vinnies vol-
friendship and compassion. to distribute sandwiches, coffees, soups, unteers connect people with each other
fruit juices and snack packs of food and which provides them a friend, so they are
essential living items across the Ryde and not alone and they can actually support
Cumberland council areas and will tour one another.”
areas of social and economic need identi-
fied by the City of Ryde Council. Local parish volunteers have previously
assisted in van outreaches in Eastlakes,
St Charles Borromeo and Our Lady which inspired Father Greg to push for a
Queen of Peace parish priest Father Greg local St Vincent de Paul van to serve the
Morgan told TWT the outreach van will local area.
help frail, elderly and a growing number
of isolated people, as well as families in He even drives one of the vans.
crisis. “I really believe in it and I love going out
on night patrol because it gives me an op-
“It is our way to reach out to people who portunity to interact with all sorts of peo-
are falling on hard times for many reasons ple.”
and who can barely afford their rent and Continued Page 3
basic cost of living,” he said.

He said the Vinnies van’s presence

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Lantern Club’s 56th annual luncheon Five lucky readers
can win tickets for
The Ryde Lantern Club will host a lunch- their families to see
eon at the Ryde Parramatta Golf Club on Disney on ice
Monday, July 4 from 11am.
It’s the news families and Disney fans
“We also have trading gift tables with lot’s of across the country have been wish-
goodies for sale,’’ Ryde Lantern Club President ing on a star for – the return of the
Robert Anderson said. much-loved Disney On Ice to Austral-
ia in 2022, in a six-city tour including
“Also, this year we have well over $2000-00 Adelaide, Wollongong, Brisbane, Mel-
worth of raffle prizes up for grabs.” bourne, Newcastle and Sydney, and all
the big names will be there!
The Ryde Lantern Club is a charitable organisa-
tion whose Ryde based volunteers have been an After three years, this save her island, with
integral part of the community for decades. much-loved family fa- help from the demigod
vourite ice spectacular Maui.
Enquiries: Robert Anderson 0418 552 532 returns with Disney
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Wednesday 22 June, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3

$20,000 needed to fund new local Vinnie’s van

Father Greg Morgan parish priest of Ryde- ing other local people during a pandemic. when they know it will have tangible outcomes. Our Lady’s Kitchen is also looking at doing
Gladesville Catholic Parish says “I’m so im- “We see homeless people in the city and we “A few families have donated large amounts a Sunday lunch to those who receive weekly
pressed we have raised $70,000 so far and meals to socialise and provide a home-cooked
that people are looking at a practical way to can easily forget that the Ryde and Cumber- but many, many of our parishioners and school meal by parish volunteers.
show charity and social justice as well as cre- land areas also have a great need,’’ he said. parents have donated small but important
ate opportunities for service for our amazing amounts.” To donate money to help the St Vincent de
volunteers.” “So we put together a video, put out flyers, Paul Society and the Parish meet its goal
spoke at Masses and it was really important to The combined Gladesville and Ryde parish phone Judy at the Ryde Catholic parish of-
St Charles’ parishioner Bruno Maurel was also get the local school communities behind also operates Our Lady’s Kitchen which pro- fice on 9807 2966 or visit the website page:
part of the team that raised the $70,000 and he this.” vides freshly cooked meals to 40 people on a https://www.rgcp.org.au/
said it is inspirational to see local people help- regular basis and six months ago started the
He said he wasn’t surprised by the generosity Noah’s Ark Cafe based at St Charles’ church.
because local people will get behind a project

☐ The Late Elsie Sim, left, with sister Mary Rose Happy 100th Birthday Olwyn Coles

Smith at Elsie’s 95th birthday at Drummoyne OLWYN MONICA COLES nee Mills of West Ryde and previously Eastwood
Sailing Club celebrates her 100th birthday this Monday June 27.

Olwyn was born on After retirement,
June 27 1922 in Bega Olwyn and Keith
NSW. As a young girl travelled extensively
she moved around throughout Australia
NSW with her fam- and around the world
ily due to her father’s and continued liv-
work as a Methodist ing in Eastwood until
Minister. downsizing in 1998
She attended and moving to West
school at MLC in Ryde, where Olwyn
Burwood before is currently residing.
graduating from Ar-
midale Teachers Olwyn is a mother
College and com- of four sons, grand-
mencing teaching mother to eight and
RIP Elsie Sim May 3, 1924 - June 18, 2022 at Narooma Public great grandmother
School in 1942. to eight, soon to be
Olwyn met Keith nine.
Coles (now de-
It is with regret we announce the passing of the mother of Elsie Sim, who passed away ceased) in Narooma The TWT Team
peacefully in her sleep on Saturday evening at the Southern Cross Aged Care facility in 1943 and they join in wishing Ol-
in Marsfield . married in Sydney in wyn all the very best
for a happy birthday
Elsie May Sim (nee Buckley) was born on 3 Morris & Sharon Mingham, his brother John Sim 1949. Monday on this most
May 1924 and lived an incredible 98 years. and their families. They moved to conspicuous of days
Eastwood in 1954, and for many more to
Elsie, the mother of “the voice of Ryde” Ste- Elsie’s Funeral Service will be held tomorrow building a house and follow.
phen Sim, had five children, nine grandchildren (Thursday 23 June) at St Augustine’s Catholic
and seven great grandchildren. Church, Eaton Street, Balmain, commencing raising a family of
at 1pm. Everyone is welcome. four boys.
The Weekly Times and our readers pass on Olwyn recom-
our sympathies to Stephen, his sisters Maureen menced teaching at

JB’s World Ryde Public School
in 1959, finishing her
DR ANTHONY career as Head Mis- ☐ Olwyn and Keith Coles on their wed-
CHING of Eastwood’s tress at Shalvey Pub-
ABC Dental clinic lic School in 1986. ding day in Sydney 1949, above, and
heads This Week’s Olwyn today pictured left
TWT Birthday Hon-
ours List celebrating
today same day as
Milan Acosta turns
42 and Ruby Geddes
turns ten.

ALICE BRIGID ☐ JB, right, with Peter and Eleanor Menton for their joint Dom Perrottet
LILLIAN ROSE
COGGAN celebrates birthday celebration last year. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO YMoPurfolorcEapl ping
29 today in Canber-
ra the miracle baby birthday celebrates in MENTO formerly of three daughter Elisa- How I Can Help You:
daughter of Steve and Copenhagen tomor- Boronia Park Newsa- beth who is a music
Trish Coggan who I row for her special day gency earns his OBE teacher and violinist • Represent Your Concerns
reported last week was with hubby Christian (Over Bloody Eighty) at the Vienna Interna- • Access Government Services
only 610 grams when and their beautiful four on Sunday same day tional School and has • Community Groups
born prematurely in year old daughter Elly. former TWT journo two children Sarah • Justice of the Peace Services
Canberra Hospital. Here’s hoping to catch MICHAEL JOHN and Michael. Lisi also • Congratulatory Messages
up again in the not too HOHENSEE cel- celebrates a birthday Email: [email protected]
Trish was blind with distant future. ebrates 84. next Wednesday. Phone: (02) 9877 0266
a rare disease and Al-
ice is one of only a very *** *** Ian Henderson of Dom
few babies to survive PATRICK LONG- MAGDALENA Ryde Rotary also cel-
worldwide and she FIELD a longtime EICHMEYER TRU- ebrates Tuesday facing domperrottet.com.au
featued in the interna- member of Ryde Ro- JILLO is learning life 82 candles on his birth-
tional media including tary Club and my fa- begins at forty plus day cake.
the Women’s Weekly vourite global warm- when she faces 42
as well of course as the ing/climate change and candles on her birth- ***
international TWT via whatever next alarmist day cake in Vienna JUDY HARRIS
the internet. celebrates 81 golden on Tuesday celebrat- Ryde Citizen of the
years Friday. ing with hubby Sergio Year 2011 and past
Today Trish is a nor- PETER THOMAS and kiddlies Martina president of Ryde
mal young lady en- MENTON our in- eight plus and Math- Lions and stalwart
joying family life and augural TWT sales ias nearly six. Mag- member of Ryde Lan-
keeping in contact with director and hubby dalena’s mum Ulrike tern Club celebrates
dad Steve and brother of ELEANOR LAN- has been enjoying her 79 golden years next
Edward. DAYAN MENTON time babysitting during Thursday with hubby
and father of JB God- her enforced lockdown Brian and children and
*** children ROSALINA in Austria in between grandchildren.
JANA (nee Rebicek) MARY MENTON medical treatment Happy daze all..
EICHMEYER better and DAVID JOHN while their parents are
half of Johannes Eich- MENTON celebrates successful professional ***
meyer, son and heir of 73 memorable years musicians on the virus BUMPER STICK-
JB’s better half Ulrike Saturday. Looking restricted entertain- ER: Jokes about
Eichmeyer Booth, forward to a birthday ment scene locally and German sausage
celebrates in Vienna celebration when I re- internationally. are the wurst!
today and JB hopes turn Peter. Ulrike is also baby-
to join in the birthday NORM CASA- sitting for number Keep Smiling!
celebrations while in -JOHN F BOOTH AM
Austria this week par-
ticipating in advanced
rehab following my
recent hospitalisation.

***
THERESE ALEX-
ANDRA EVALD who
recently visited Oz es-
pecially for my special

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 June, 2022

Letters to the Editor Hunters Hill Guest Column

IGA manager excelled LETTERS organisations. The remediation of Nelson Parade
Dear Sir, shopping is without You have shown will be completed by this October
Last Tuesday, worry. Welcome
June 7, I was us that you love the From the late 1800s to the early 1900s To ThweitPh OINT
stopped enter- Yours sincerely TWT welcomes letters City of Ryde, you a variety of heavy industrial activities
ing IGA Ritchies, S.A. COOPER, from our readers. Full take your roles seri- took place on the Nelson Parade site Anthony Roberts MP
North Ryde store ACIV, QRV name, address and ously, you do what and gradually as a by-product of this
by the manager, East Ryde telephone number MUST you believe is right, industry the soil on this site slowly be- dents work and enjoy
Ahmed, who said be supplied, even if not you listen to the came contaminated. recreation and many
”one of your tyres Power crisis for publication. Send to: people of Ryde and recent State Govern-
is about to go TWT PO Box 123, Ryde you prioritise the Finally, after more than a century, work has be- ment grants have im-
flat.” Dear Sir, 1680 or email: contactus@ welfare and well- gun to safely and securely clean up the Nelson proved wharves, jet-
He then surprised weekly times.com.au being of the resi- Parade site and dispose of the contaminated soil ties and boat sheds.
me declaring: ”I will Last Tuesday, dents of Ryde! in Idaho, United States.
change it for you June 7,I remem- Thanks for bus Ferry services re-
with your spare.” ber South Austral- stop removal A special thanks This project has only been possible thanks to main popular and I’m
He possibly ia being blacked to our Mayor, Jor- the co-operation of Hunters Hill Council and the delighted the State
thought it would be out. Dear Sir, dan Lane; Council- active and passionate engagement of so many Government has
too difficult for me lors Roy Maggio residents, with the NSW Government receiving played a key role in
at 92 years of age. Will Australia suf- We would like to (no wonder you hundreds of submissions during the project’s ex- the introduction of
Before retiring fer the same fate? take this oppor- are so well-loved hibition period. new ferries for the
I was Director of Let’s find out by the tunity to express in the community) Parramatta River ser- ☐ Anthony Roberts MP
Lend Lease’s In- Federal Govern- our heartfelt ap- and Jerome Lax- The remediation work is progressing well since vice that are environmentally friendly and meet
dustrial Depart- ment declaring a preciation and ale; and employees beginning in mid-April. the needs of passengers of all abilities.
ment where as a “Renewables Test” thank you to City of Ryde Council,
Manager, I always date. I suggest of Ryde Council- Wayne Rylands, Approximately one third of the impacted soil Working with the community we’ve introduced
had someone else July 1, 2023. lors and City of Liz Coad, Angela has been excavated with all impacted material more ferry services and have worked hard to pro-
to do menial tasks. Ryde Council for Jones-Blayney and expected to be removed from the site by October tect existing services along the Lane Cove River.
Since moving All coal fired, all your unwavering Alex Zhu who went this year.
from Collaroy Pla- gas fired electric- support in facili- out of their way Protecting and preserving the heritage of our
teau to East Ryde in ity generators are tating the removal to champion our In order to prioritise the safety of residents, waterfront electorate is my passion.
2006, I have done turned off for six of the controver- cause! The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology
most of my shop- weeks. This way, I sial bus stop from Organisation (ANSTO) will always have a repre- Many of Sydney’s most important heritage sites
ping at IAG Ritch- feel, is the only way the front of our Thank you also to sentative on the site to supervise the excavation - including historic Gladesville Hospital - are in
ies, always found of knowing just house. our dear TWT jour- of the soil and the packing of the soil into sealed our electorate.
the staff pleasant how reliable other nalist, Greg Turner, bags.
- but Ahmed ex- methods of gener- We are truly ap- who demonstrated Of special interest to me is historic Carisbrook
celled. ating electricity re- preciative of the journalism that The safety of residents and the broader com- House in Lane Cove.
The large car park ally are. care and dedica- makes a difference munity throughout the remediation process is of
under the store and tion you showed by seeking out the the highest priority for everyone involved in the If you’ve not visited Carisbrook House, I would
the pleasant staff, EDMUND towards us during truth and giving clean-up and the NSW Government will continue encourage you to go there and talk with the in-
COLLINGRIDGE this long and ardu- visibility to an issue to keep the Hunters Hill community informed as credible volunteers who do so much to ensure
ous process, par- which was causing the works progress. this house remains a treasure for our community,
West Ryde ticularly consider- so much anguish now and into the future.
ing the significant and distress. ***
safety issues with As your local State Member of Parliament, it The State Government also has an exciting pro-
the bus stop and in AMAL GITTANY continues to be my commitment to conserve and ject to restore Cockatoo Island and open it up to
terms of having our AND FAMILY improve the environment. the people of New South Wales.
voices heard by the Meadowbank In Hunters Hill, I’ve recently had a wonderful op-
NSW government, portunity to work with Hunters Hill Council, the A Guest Column is not long enough to thank
NSW Police and Touched By Olivia Foundation and with a boy all the volunteers from Hunters Hill who give so
various transport with mobility needs - named Evander - to help much of their time to help protect and preserve
create an all-abilities playground at Tarban Creek. our environment and our heritage.
Healthy and Active for Life Online The playground includes a special play area
called Evander’s Place and the project is set You are all valued and I commend you for your
against the backdrop of some of Sydney’s most contribution.
pristine and beautiful bushland.
Our harbourside and riverside environments are I’m always keen to listen to your ideas about
special places and I’ve been delighted to have how we can improve and protect our wonderful
been able to protect them and improve them electorate and I look forward to an opportunity to
through NSW Government Grants. thank you, personally.
They are living environments where our resi-
Anthony Roberts is the
State MP for Lane Cove

Maintaining our places
9am-1pm.
Are you 60* or over and HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS Market-goers
want to be active and healthy? with Mayor Zac Miles
can shop for
Join our free online healthy lifestyle program We have been working hard to im- fresh produce,
starting 18 July 2022 prove maintenance of our local buy some
roads, following the damage caused unique artisan
Includes: 10-week online program, weekly exercise by recent severe wet weather. items, grab
videos, healthy eating and lifestyle sessions, brunch or en-
support from a trained health coach Contractors have been out across the joy a coffee in
municipality undertaking road repairs this great loca-
www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au and restorations. tion at Henley
Green Com-
*Aboriginal people aged 45+ can register. As well as fixing potholes, an improved munity Gar-
schedule of kerb, gutter and footpath den.
works are occurring.
The event is
Our recent Community Survey high- hosted by The
lighted the importance of improving the Happy Hens in
condition of roads and footpaths, being partnership with Council.
ranked by our residents as one of the
key areas you want us to focus on. Clothes swap

We are working to act on this and de- As part of our events and sustainabil-
liver an improved program of repairs ity programs, we are teaming up with
and road replacements in priority areas. The Clothing Exchange to host a ‘Sip
and Swap’ evening at Town Hall.
It was great to see through the survey,
a high level of community satisfaction The idea is for participants to bring up
with our maintenance of parks and rec- to six items of clothing they value but
reation areas. no longer wear and exchange them for
those they’ll love to wear.
Consistent with this feedback, the ex-
terior of the Boronia Park grandstand It’s also an opportunity to meet like-
was recently re-painted as part of our minded locals and enjoy a light supper.
2021-22 renewal program.
Registrations are required for the free
Maintenance work has also been car- event on Thursday 30 June, to be held
ried out around the Woolwich Baths from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
amenities block, including water proof-
ing and an electrical upgrade. To book, go to: www.huntershill.nsw.
gov.au/events.
Market this weekend
Mayor of Hunter’s Hill Zac Miles
The Henley Growers and Artisans Market
will be back on Saturday 25 June from

Wednesday 22 June, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5

Flag pole carrying Premier New first home buyers scheme launched
coming to your local Bunnings First home buyers will be able to choose between an upfront payment or a smaller annual prop-
erty tax under reforms that will help make home ownership achievable for more NSW residents.
Don’t be surprised if you see NSW Premier
Dominic Perrottet carrying a flagpole out of The First Home Buyer Choice is part of an integrat- for them,” Mr Kean said.
your Bunnings store in Pymble or Gladesville ed multi-billion dollar housing package announced For a NSW household with the median income
- it’s his way of solving the controversy over in the 2022-23 NSW Budget to deliver quality, ac-
the cost of a new flagpole to be erected on the cessible and affordable housing across NSW. that saves 15 per cent of their income, stamp duty
Sydney Harbour Bridge. adds about two years to the time required to save
Premier Dominic Perrottet said one of the Govern- the up-front costs of the median NSW dwelling.
Mr Perrottet announced on the weekend that it ☐ The Aboriginal flag will be a perma- ment’s priorities is to make home ownership a reality
would cost an estimated $25m to permanently fly the for more NSW families. The property tax option will be available for prop-
Aboriginal flag on top of the Bridge. nent fixture atop of the Sydney Harbour erties for up to $1.5 million, helping a broader group
Bridge in response to a petition that “We want to lower the barriers to owning a home to become first home buyers. Together with exist-
The Aboriginal flag will fly alongside the Australian gained 177,000 signatures. for first home buyers seeking a place of their own,” ing first home buyer initiatives, the Government will
flag and the NSW flag in what Mr Perrottet described Mr Perrottet said. offer support to about 97 per cent of all first home
as “a small price to pay” for unity. widespread criticism. buyers, or about 55,000 people per year.
“From my perspective it doesn’t seem to pass the “In the past two decades, the share of first home
When asked how the government arrived at its $25 buyers under 35 years of age has declined from 67 Under the new initiative, first home buyers who
million price tag, he said: ”I don’t know. But it does, pub test when it comes to putting up a flag,” he said. per cent to 61 per cent. Lifting home ownership is opt into the property tax will pay an annual property
apparently.” The government said the cost is due to the complex part of this Government’s efforts and ambition to tax of $400 plus 0.3 per cent of the land value of
help families who are feeling the squeeze. the property.
“I’m even surprised it takes this long. I mean I made engineering that is required to support the new six-
the announcement a while ago and the first brief that storey, 20 metre high flag pole and 9m by 4.5-metre- “The First Home Buyer Choice will remove one of Legislation to establish the property tax will be
came back was that it takes two years to do,” he said. flag. the largest upfront costs to buying a home and help introduced during the second half of 2022 with eli-
deliver a brighter future for first home buyers.” gible first home buyers able to apply to opt into the
“I’ll go to Bunnings myself and climb up there and Funds have been allocated for it in this year’s state property tax from 16 January 2023. For contracts
put the pole up. budget and it will be flown later this year. Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes An- exchanged in the period between enactment of the
thony Roberts said the property tax option for first legislation and 15 January 2023, eligible first home
“But apparently it does, apparently that’s the cost- Former premier Gladys Berejiklian had resisted calls home buyers will help increase home ownership buyers will be able to opt-in from 16 January 2023
ing, and I think that it’s an important decision that for the flag to be permanently flown on top of the across NSW. and receive a refund of stamp duty already paid.
we’ve made. bridge but a petition for it - led by Indigenous artist
Cheree Toka - recently gained 177,000 signatures. “The NSW Government is also looking at initia- From 16 January 2023, eligible first home buyers
“I think it brings unity to our country and I think it’s a tives to help boost housing supply by cutting plan- who opt into the First Home Buyer Choice will not
small price to pay for that unification.” The government expects the project to be complete ning assessment timeframes, co-funding enabling pay stamp duty on their purchase. The property will
this year infrastructure and investing in new and improved not be locked into the scheme if it is sold.
But on Monday, Mr Perrottet admitted he would re- social housing,” Mr Roberts said.
view the costing, after the announcement attracted First home buyers will continue to be eligible to
Treasurer Matt Kean said the NSW Government apply for full stamp duty exemption for properties
Local drivers to benefit from toll relief had allocated $728.6 million over the next four years up to $650,000. Stamp duty concessions remain
Local drivers could be eligible to save up to $750 a year on tolls under a new relief to help first home buyers get a foot on the property in place for properties between $650,000 and
package to ease cost of living pressures announced this month. ladder. $800,000.

About half a million relief.” program and will receive year period, while the “We know that first home buyers are being forced For more information, visit: nsw.gov.au/initiative/
NSW motorists will re- “The NSW Govern- their first rebate payment government finalises and to enter the property market later in life and this re- first-home-buyer-choice
ceive quarterly rebates in early 2023, followed implements long term form will make the property market more accessible
ment is committed to by quarterly payments. tolling reforms. The M5
under the NSW Gov- easing cost of living South West Cashback
ernment’s Toll Rebate pressures and optimise The program will be in Scheme will continue. Hunter’s Hill residents to have greater say
Scheme. in our State’s motorways place for an initial two-
Dominic Perrottet, to help people get where
Member for Epping and they need to go faster.”
NSW Premier,said the Hunter’s Hill’s draft Community Engagement Strategy has been deferred for more public com-
new measures were Under the new relief ment and local residents will get more time to have a say on proposed planning rules.
aimed at making travel package, motorists will
on the State’s toll roads receive a 40 per cent The draft Community Engage- document for another month af- Councillors also voted to in-
more affordable for in- rebate for tolls incurred ment Strategy had been on ex- ter such a lengthy consultation clude a new, non-mandatory
dividuals, families and once they spend more hibition for 56 days but it was period, while Independent Clr community consultation pro-
small businesses. than $375 in a year. The revealed during Monday night’s Ross Williams spoke in favour cess to review the council’s
“This is great news for maximum annual benefit meeting that senior staff had of the deferment. draft planning documents.
the people of Epping. for not seen a submission by the
Providing rebates to mo- Hunters Hill Trust, which had “The community is not just Based on a motion by Clr Jim
torists who are using toll each customer will be only been emailed by the Trust there to receive the outcomes Sanderson, the consultation
roads the most will help $750. a few hours before submissions of our discussions,” he said. process is expected to be for 28
ease cost of living pres- closed. days after a draft is presented
sures,” Mr Perrottet said. For tolls incurred up to “Communities always have to an August council meeting
“Locals will receive 30 June 2022, road us- Independent Clr Elizabeth good insights, they always have and prior to it being sent to the
money back in their bank ers can continue to re- ☐ NSW Premier and Epping MP, Dominic Krassoi said she was disap- good intentions and we improve NSW Department of Planning
accounts every quarter ceive vehicle registration pointed to defer such a critical our documentation by adding for review, possibly in October.
relief until 30 June 2023. Perrottet them into it.”
For tolls incurred from
providing faster financial 1 July 2022, custom-
ers can access the new

Roadside ‘flower man’ thrilled with ‘miraculous’ outcome
Welcome Back
Antonio the Flower Man has won his dispute with the police and will Antonio!!
continue to sell flowers from his roadside stall on Burns Bay Road at
Linley Point. I’m happy that a solution has been reached and Antonio will be
returning to his spot along Burns Bay Road.
Grower Antonio successfully lob- a miracle, I don’t he had to “take on I want to thank everyone in the community who signed the petition
Meduri had been bied Police Minis- know what is.” the bureaucrats” and shared their own experiences with Antonio, often speaking of
fined $1,250 and ter Paul Toole and his ministerial col- his generosity and warmth.
had been moved Transport Minister He said he will leagues were sup- This result would not have been possible without you!
on from the spot David Elliott to en- “willingly comply” portive.
by police to en- sure he will stay with police direc- “It has been a AnthonyThe Honourable Roberts MP
able them to con- with 15 minutes tives to close dur- huge fight but
duct RBT and parking allowed to ing roadside op- common sense Member for Lane Cove
other roadside op- customers. erations and looks has prevailed,” Mr
erations. “Never in my forward to good Roberts said. If you require assistance please contact my office 9817 4757
wildest dreams future relations. “More impor-
He sought sup- did I expect this tantly it is a victory Authorised by the Hon Anthony Roberts MP. Address: 215 Victoria Rd Gladesville 2111. Paid for using parliamentary entitlements.
port from the outcome,” he The roadside for the underdog,
Minister for Plan- said. stall will continue for the little bloke,
ning and Minister “I’d been praying to operate every- for a small local
for Homes - Lane the Rosary every day of the week businessman and
Cove MP Anthony day and if this isn’t and on public holi- it is wins like this
Roberts - who days, selling fresh that make my job
flowers from An-
tonio’s family farm worthwhile.
at Horsley Park, “And this is what
which has been in we’re in parlia-
the Italian speak- ment for, to stand
ing family’s own- up and fight for
ership for genera- our constituents.”
tions. My Robert’s
community peti-
“I can’t praise tion to Save Anto-
Anthony Roberts nio gained around
highly enough and three and a half
I’m amazed he thousand signa-
gave up his time, tures.
as a government Both men
Minister, to sup- thanked the com-
port me,” he said. munity for its sup-
port.
“He really fights “I’m selling flow-
for the little bat- ers to the loveli-
tler and he has est people in the
saved my busi- world,” Antonio
ness, which really said.
suffered during the “My flowers
lockdowns and bring joy to them
with all the recent and they bring joy
☐ Roadside Flower Man Antonio Meduri wet weather.” to me.”

Mr Roberts said
that while the issue
was complex and

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 June, 2022

Club Ryde’s resurgence Funding boost for revolutionary new
Ryde Ex-servicemen’s and community club trades as Club Ryde and has done for Meadowbank Institute Of Applied Technology
several years now.
More than 26,000 students exploring careers in critical industries will benefit from an addi-
Coming back from the precipice of extinc- are trading.” tional $108.5 million over four years for the NSW Government’s two new TAFE NSW Institutes
tion, Club Ryde now is a flourishing medium Through the trials and tribulations of both of Applied Technology (IAT).
sized club.
Covid shutdowns, CEO Dennis Skinner said Treasurer Matt Kean said the 2022-23 NSW This investment will bolster the existing $222.5
In 2014 the club was placed in voluntary Club Ryde had performed remarkably well. Budget will back the revolutionary new educa- million commitment from the NSW Government
administration. The actions of a dedicated tion model which combines the best of univer- to design and construct the two pilot Institutes.
group of members saw the club returned to “We are experiencing growth in all areas. sity and vocational education, with a focus on
self-administration in 2016. Income streams in this club haven’t been two critical areas of demand – the construction The IAT for Digital Technology at Meadowbank
like this for 20 years or more,” Mr Skinner industry and digital technology. will focus on the in-demand areas of big data,
Since then, Club Ryde says the only way said. cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, and will
has been up, with several hard decisions “The Budget will deliver a record investment be delivered in partnership with Microsoft, the
made along the way. “We’re noticing a change in demographic for TAFE NSW, both in terms of operation fund- University of Technology Sydney and Macquar-
as well. We now draw more widely from the ing and capital expenditure to improve facilities, ie University.
In 2016 the Club-owned junior sports hall local community. upgrade teaching equipment and create mod-
was sold. ern learning spaces,” Mr Kean said. The IAT for Construction at Kingswood will
“We will be providing an exciting space focus on project management, leadership, and
This was necessary to pay down debt to outside which we will deliver in time for sum- Member for Ryde and Minister for Cus- digital construction skills, with a delivery partner
allow the club to return to self-management mer. This will be in line with the state gov- tomer Service and Digital Government, Victor to be announced soon.
the sale of the sports hall was required to ernment policy on easing restrictions on al Dominello, said he was excited about the IAT
pay down debt. fresco spaces.” for Digital Technology as it brought together two Minister for Skills and Training Alister Hen-
of his key responsibilities as an elected repre- skens said the new IATs will bring together TAFE
“While the club’s new era was in its infancy, Club Ryde said it had diversified underuti- sentative and minister - the community of Ryde NSW, our world class universities and industry
the 2019 decision to cease lawn bowls was lised areas of the club. and the digital economy. leaders to ensure a holistic, hands-on learning
made,” Chairman Peter Simmons said. experience for students.
The former bowlers’ lounge on the ground “Meadowbank Education Precinct is a light-
“Both selling the Sports hall and winding floor is now an ANYTIME FITNESS gym, house for Ryde and our Nation,” he told The “By partnering with companies like Microsoft
up bowls were difficult decisions to make which has grown to between 800 and 1,000 Weekly Times. and educational institutions like UTS and Mac-
but it was necessary for the survival of the members. quarie University, we can deliver cutting-edge
club at the time. “Governments often talk about joining the courses and a pipeline of job-ready graduates,”
“The auditorium on the second floor had education and skills dots, however this is a Mr Henskens said.
“In 2019 we brought in Dennis Skinner as been dormant and usage was sporadic at concrete example of it being done in our own
CEO and I couldn’t be happier with how we best,” Mr Skinner said. backyard.” Construction is underway on both sites, with
both expected to be open in early 2023.
Club Ryde CEO Dennis Skinner “Enter HUNTERS HILL THEATRE (HHT).
After a period of negotiation, both parties New drinks brand launched in Putney
decided the synergy between the two busi- and the Putney Street an experienced Marga-
nesses were a good fit.” A new brand of non-alcoholic cocktails was Fair which attracts tens rita creator.
launched at Gringos Mexican Restaurant in of thousands of visi-
HHT now leases the space from Club Putney on Thursday night. tors.’’ “Chris tasted Smug
Ryde, giving it a permanent facility to build AF’s non-alcoholic
sets and rehearse their shows without hav- The new Smug AF thing you’ll be ques- Gringos was chosen margarita and was so
ing to pack up at the end of each session. Virgin Margarita and tioning if you really can because the drinks’ impressed with its au-
Virgin Mojito cocktails drive home after a cou- names have a Mexican thentic cocktail experi-
The theatre is a nice intimate space with were recently created ple.” theme and because ence that he offered to
seating for 108 people per show, with HHT by Ryde’s Lauren Lakin Gringos’ manager collaborate with the lo-
very active now the pandemic is behind us. and her friend Jo Bow- The Margarita has a Christopher DeHuff is cal brand,” Lauren said.
yer as an alternative to distinct grapefruit af-
More shows are planned for 2022, with 12 alcoholic cocktails and tertaste and the Mojito ☐ Ryde’s Lauren Lakin is pictured with Gringos
performances each show season and book- soft drinks. has an essence of lime Manager Christopher DeHuff (centre) and
ings made through HHT’s website. and rum. Deputy Mayor Roy Maggio at the launch of the
“We dove into the al- new Smug AF brand of drinks. TWT On-The-
Its latest production, ‘The Female Of The cohol-free options but Deputy Mayor Roy Spot PHOTO
Species’, commenced last Friday (June 17) were hit with flavoured Maggio took part in the
and is also part of this year’s HSC curricu- tonic waters or sugar launch and said he was
lum. filled juice,’’ Lauren thrilled Lauren and Jo
said. chose Putney over Dar-
“We are delighted with the relationship with ling Harbour or Bondi
Hunters Hill Theatre. Not only do we have “After a few months Beach as a venue.
a revenue stream coming from upstairs, but of soda water and
the theatre patrons are utilising our club,” Mr limes, we started crav- “Putney can certainly
Simmons said. ing a drink with a so- rival any venue in Syd-
phisticated and com- ney for its festivals and
“A good number of them dine before each plex flavour profile. the launch of this new
show. drink right here in Put-
“A drink that remind- ney proves it,” he said.
“Once we let the sports hall go it was im- ed us of the drinks we
portant for us to align with another commu- used to love but with- “These drinks will be
nity-based entity. out the hangover but the perfect non-alco-
so refreshing, complex holic alternative at lo-
“For Club Ryde, The only way is up.” and so like the real cal events like the local
Cork N’ Fork festival

Wednesday 22 June, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED

For full details of the development applications received and determined visit

www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices

Received between 9 and 15 June 2022 Determined between 9 and 15 June 2022

LDA2022/0171 44 Greene Ave RYDE LDA2021/0364 6 Clermont Ave RYDE
MOD2022/0100 302 Blaxland Rd RYDE LDA2022/0149 31 Baird Ave RYDE
MOD2022/0101 302 Blaxland Rd RYDE

MOD2022/0102 298-300 Blaxland Rd LDA2022/0155 7A Kemp St

MOD2022/0103 RYDE TENNYSON POINT
MOD2022/0104 308 Blaxland Rd RYDE MOD2022/0082 77B Melba Dr
MOD2022/0105 310 Blaxland Rd RYDE
312 Blaxland Rd RYDE EAST RYDE

LDA2022/0169 136 Herring Rd LDA2022/0158 65 Russell St

LDA2022/0170 MACQUARIE PARK DENISTONE EAST
1/12 Hillview Rd MOD2022/0071 29 Adelaide St
EASTWOOD

LDA2022/0172 5 Kaga Pl MARSFIELD WEST RYDE

City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jordan Lane, and Clr Sophie Lara-Watson pictured at the new book HAVE YOUR SAY
locker at Gladesville Library.
OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
BOOK LOCKER LAUNCHED The mural also highlights our talented
AT GLADESVILLE LIBRARY local artists, with more than 30 community You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are
members helping paint the mural over the currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that
City of Ryde Libraries has launched a new past three months. affect the community.
book locker service at Gladesville Library, Be sure to check out this great example of • Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022 – 2026 (Closing 26 June 2022)
which will allow library members from street art next time you are in West Ryde. • Memorial Park Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 30 June 2022)
across the City of Ryde to pick up their • Disc Golf Trial – North Ryde Common (Closing 30 June 2022)
reserved items 24 hours a day, seven days REFUGEE WEEK • Anti-litter Mural at Anderson Park, Meadowbank (Closing 3 July 2022)
a week. • Licence of Part of Santa Rosa Park, Ryde to The Scout Association of Australia
The City of Ryde is staging a number
To use the new service, library members of events this week as part of Refugee (Closing 8 July 2022)
simply have to reserve their items online, Week, which aims to celebrate the positive • Licence of Part of Tyrell Park, Ryde to The Scout Association of Australia
choose Book Locker – Gladesville as their contributions made by refugees to
pick-up location and then use their mobile Australian society. (Closing 8 July 2022)
phone to pick up their items at a time that Three sessions are taking place at the • Dragon Boat Club – Boat Storage Trial (Closing 11 December 2022)
suits them. Eastwood Community Centre on Friday Want to find out more?
24 June, which will provide information on To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how to provide
The book locker also has accessible employment and accessing government feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call Customer Service
compartments and is conveniently located services. on 9952 8222.
near the Gladesville Library car park. Each session is free to attend.
Registrations are essential. EVENT IN YOUR CITY
For more information visit For more information visit
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/booklocker www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/refugeeweek 2022 Sustainable Waste 2 Art Prize

NEW WEST RYDE MURAL Sincerely, The City of Ryde’s annual Sustainable Waste 2 Art Prize (SWAP) is back for its
12th year in partnership with Meadowbank TAFE. With $5,000 in prizes this
It was great to join Artisans Ryde and Clr Jordan Lane environmental art competition is not to be missed.
Transport for NSW to officially open a Mayor SWAP is a chance to express your creativity through re-purposing rubbish and
new mural at the pedestrian underpass at Phone 9952 8222 recovered materials. Get involved and spread the sustainability message through art!
Victoria Road in West Ryde. [email protected] Council will be running a series of free workshops in July and has created educational
resources and videos to help you create your entries.
Titled ‘Our West Ryde’ the mural features
a variety of themes that celebrates West Learn more at
Ryde as a transport hub, an active and ryde.rocks/SWAP
social town centre, as well as its open
spaces and parkland. Featured artwork: Henrietta Robinson
- Junk House, Anise Olah - War
It has also transformed the underpass on Waste, Tracie Axton - Diatoms,
into a bright and welcoming thoroughfare, Wendy Joyce - Invasive Species,
meaning more people can safely walk and Ben Gibson - Are you gonna
cycle in and around West Ryde. throw that out. If so, can I have it,
Alessandra Coulson - Snowbird.
LIBRARY NEWS

M4ON NAIDOC WEEK: MUSICAL MORNINGS

JULY Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a morning of musical fun with the Walangari
Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo Company. Diramu will explain the
importance of NAIDOC principles, and teach the audience some words in an
Aboriginal language. Learn an Aboriginal dance and perform it with Diramu.

When: Monday 4 July 2SA5T GARAGE SALES
From 9.00am
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am JUNE
Where: The Piazza, Saturday 25 June 2022 - 39 Amiens Street, Gladesville
Top Ryde Shopping Centre S2U6N Saturday 25 June 2022 and Sunday 26 June 2022 -
130 Bridge Road, Marsfield
For more information visit JUNE List your garage sale for free at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales
www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/NAIDOC

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

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 June, 2022

Make the wise move to an accredited retirement village
Making the decision to move into a retirement community is one of the most important deci-
sions you will ever make. After all, you’ve worked hard all your life and you want to make sure
you choose a village that suits all your requirements.

Inaugural Henley Garden Party a success More than 200,000 Australians have already ☐ Village Manager, Linda Savige, with guests
The sun was shining on seniors at the Henley Garden Party on 16 June at Henley Com- made the move, gaining new friends, a wonderful at a recent Open Day at Leisure Lea Gardens
munity Green. social life and support, if they need it. Village Man- Code of Conduct, a voluntary commitment to high
ager at Leisure Lea Gardens, Linda Savige, says standards that ensures residents have the best ex-
ramatta River and soak up the atmosphere was incred- the best way to find out if a village suits you is to perience in their retirement.”
ible” says Stryder’s general manager, Virginia Coy. attend an Open Day.
Find out more at Leisure Lea Gardens’ Christmas
”It was a collaborative event where the local councils “Not only can visitors view all the latest homes in July Morning Tea & Open Day on Friday 1st July.
of Ryde, Hunters Hill and Lane Cove supported the local that are available, they also have the opportunity to Phone (02) 8878 4903 or email sales@livingchoice.
community services. talk to residents one-on-one. Our Resident Ambas- com.au by 28th June.
sadors take great pride in showing visitors though
”With thanks to Sydney Community Services, Stryder the village and they are best-placed to tell visitors
Community Transport, the Country Women’s Associa- about all the social activities on offer.”
tion, North Ryde Community Aid, Red Cross, Joubert
Singers, Easy Care Gardening, the Happy Hens Social Linda says it’s also important to find out if the vil-
Enterprise, the Red Cross, the SES, the Hunters Hill Stilt lage is well-run. “Leisure Lea Gardens is part of Liv-
Walkers.” ing Choice, a national privately owned retirement
village company which has been established for 30
Originally scheduled in April as part of NSW Seniors years. All of Living Choice’s villages have been for-
Festival, the event was postponed due to severe weath- mally accredited against the Australian Retirement
er. Village Accreditation Scheme (ARVAS) Standards,”
she says.

“Living Choice is also a founding member of the

Homicide Squad renews over Easter Show stabbing

Homicide Squad detectives have launched a fresh appeal for information as investigations
continue into the stabbing death of a teenager during an alleged brawl at the Sydney Royal
Easter Show this year.

☐ Stryder Community Transport director Craig Emergency services were de- Squad, along with Auburn Po- facebook.com/nswpoliceforce
Chung manning the organisations stall at the event. ployed responded to the carni- lice Area Command and South Following further extensive re-
val ride section about 8pm on West Metropolitan Region.
Local community service organisations joined forces ☐ The Sydney multicultural community services stall Monday 11 April 2022, following views by forensic detectives, it’s
to provide free transport, free morning tea, free enter- reports of a brawl during which The investigation has also believed some of the persons
tainment and gardening demonstrations and excellent two boys, aged 16 and 17, suf- been assisted by specialist fo- depicted may have had a direct
barista coffee. fered stab wounds. rensic officers, who have con- line of sight to the incident and
ducted extensive examinations could have vital information for
It was an opportunity for the local community to en- The older boy died enroute and analysis. investigators.
gage with services available to them all in one place. to hospital, while the younger
Over 100 seniors attended the garden party, held in the boy underwent treatment for a As investigations continue, If you recognise yourself or
spectacular gardens at Henley Community Green. wound to his leg. Strike Force Calle detectives someone you know, or you
have released CCTV footage of have any additional information
“To sit in the sun in this perfect location on the Par- Strike Force Calle was estab- a number of people who police which could assist strike force
lished to investigate the inci- believe may be able to assist investigators, please contact
dent, which is now being led by with their inquiries through the police or Crime Stoppers on
detectives from the Homicide NSW Police Facebook Page - 1800 333 000.

Biggest Morning Tea City of Ryde hosted a special Biggest Morning Tea event in partnership
with the Sydney Community Group, last Saturday at the North Ryde
School of Arts Community Centre.

Proceeds from the event helped raise funds for Cancer Council NSW and sup-
port their vital work, from research to prevention and support.
“Nearly everyone has been impacted by cancer in some way - one in two Aus-
tralians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, and it remains a leading
cause of death amongst Australians,” said Ryde Mayor Jordan Lane.
“A big shout out to Councillor Shweta Deshpande and the Sydney Community
Group for all the work they carried out behind the scenes to make this event a
success.
“And also to my fellow Councillor Katie O’Reilly who donated her hair to make ☐ Ryde Clr Katie O’Reilly
a wig for cancer patients experiencing hair loss.” before her locks were lopped
by her partner, Mike, a cancer
Guests on the day also included Ryde MP Victor Dominello; NSW Minister for survivor. TWT On-the-Spot
Multiculturalsm Mark Coure; Ryde Councillors Penny Pedersen, Trenton Brown PHOTOS (A. Stavrinos)
and Sarkis Yedelian OAM; and Hornsby Councillor Sreeni Pillamarr.

1 stFJRUILDYAY View our new-look apartments
and celebrate

NORTH POLE Looking for a safe, secure home where you
Leisure Lea Gardens can enjoy a great lifestyle in a retirement
community that supports healthy ageing? Then
you’ve come to the right place! At Leisure Lea
Gardens Retirement Village in Marsfield, you
have everything you need to enjoy a comfortable
retirement. Come and find out more at our
Christmas in July Morning Tea & Open Day.

Where: Leisure Lea Gardens Retirment Village,
201-207 Epping Road, Marsfield
(entry via 9 Dayman Place).

When: Friday 1st July 2022.
Time: 10am to 12 noon.
RSVPs essential.
Phone Anna or Linda at (02) 8878 4903 or
email [email protected] by 28th June.

LEISURE LEA GARDENS
201-207 Epping Rd, Marsfield

(02) 8878 4903

www.livingchoice.com.au

Wednesday 22 June, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9

realeSTaTe&FINaNCe

Recent local property sales*
CONCORD $2,750,000 (18 June 22)
Christian Leung, Stone Five Dock ☐ Stone North Ryde’s agents negotiated the $2,700,000 sale of this
15/247J Burwood Road, 3B, Apartment
$1,520,000 (18 June 22) GLADESVILLE property at 6 Elizabeth Street in Ryde
Conor Allen, Warwick Williams Real Estate
Drummoyne 9/48 Pittwater Road, 2B, Apartment Stone North Ryde’s “incredible”
$760,000 (17 June 22) $100k premium in off-market sale
DENISTONE EAST Robert Cassidy, Ray White Gladesville With more than 16 years of experience
servicing the local area Jason Segon and Experienced, expert negotiators
38 Cecil Street, 5B, 626 m2, House HUNTERS HILL James Sarzano from Stone Real Estate at Stone Real Estate, North Ryde
$2,700,000 (18 June 22) North Ryde, have seen many different
Heath Dockary, Di Jones Northern Suburbs 10 Pitt Street, 3B, 446 m2, House market cycles. ☐ Stone Real Estate North Ryde agents
$2,600,000 (17 June 22)
DRUMMOYNE Nicholas Cowdrill, McGrath Hunters Hill There’s a lot of talk on market”, with Jason Segon, left, and James Sarzano
43 Blaxland Street, 3B, 815.7 m2, House about interest rate in- Jason and James For any further information please contact
40A Renwick Street, 4B, 335 m2, House $4,200,000 (14 June 22) creases and a chang- sitting at 24 days
$3,400,000 (15 June 22) Jason Kiprovski, Ray White Ryde ing market that has to secure the best James Sarzano, Director, Licenced Real Estate
Adrienne Williams, Bresic Whitney Balmain transitioned from a possible price, well Agent on 0410 155 496 or Jason Segon, Direc-
5/119 St Georges Crescent, 2B, 195.4 m2, LANE COVE sellers’ market to a below most other tor, Licenced Real Estate Agent on 0435 606
Apartment buyers’ market. agents at around 45 398.
$1,482,000 (11 June 22) 704/532-534 Mowbray Road, 3B, 186 m2, days.
Daniel Patterson, CobdenHayson Drummoyne Apartment The key to securing One recent sale
the best price when saw Stone North
EASTWOOD $1,125,000 (16 June 22) selling in a buyer’s Ryde’s dynamic
Alex Banning, Raine & Horne Lower North Shore market is the agent’s agents negotiate the
74 Rutledge Street, 5B, 322.6 m2, House negotiating expertise. $2,700,000 off-mar-
$2,330,000 (19 June 22) MARSFIELD ket sale of a three-
Andy Lin, Uniland Real Estate Epping Castle Hill This is one of the bedroom home at
55 Epping Avenue, 4B, House 180 Vimiera Road, 3B, 613.4 m2, House strengths of both Ja- 6 Elizabeth Street,
$2,080,000 (18 June 22) $1,715,000 (11 June 22) son and James who Ryde - an incredible
Catherine Murphy, The Agency - North Heath Dockary, Di Jones Northern Suburbs are still able to sell $100,000 above the
10 Raimonde Road, 4B, 335 m2, Duplex/Semi- properties off-market previous highest offer
detached MELROSE PARK for a premium price. achieved by another
$1,870,000 (15 June 22) local agent.
Carrie Zhaocong He, Element Realty Eastwood 6 James Street, 4B, 1,208 m2, House Another telling sta-
$2,000,000 (18 June 22) tistic for any agent is
EPPING Michael Dowling, Pello - Northern Suburbs their “average days

9/64 Oxford Street, 3B, 150 m2, Apartment NORTH EPPING
$952,000 (18 June 22)
Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Realty Epping 22 Howard Place, 5B, 765 m2, House
23 Dawson Street, 3B, 381 m2, Duplex/Semi- $2,450,000 (15 June 22)
detached Betty Ockerlander, McGrath Epping
$1,700,000 (17 June 22)
Tim Cale, Cale Property Agents Epping NORTH RYDE
1 Romford Road, 5B, 727 m2, House
$2,450,000 (16 June 22) B502/3 Network Place, 1B, Apartment
Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Realty Epping $632,000 (14 June 22)
28 Brucedale Avenue, 4B, House Carrie Zhaocong He, Element Realty Eastwood
$2,250,000 (16 June 22)
Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Realty Epping PUTNEY
402/7 Cliff Road, 3B, 245 m2, Apartment
$1,350,000 (15 June 22) 6 Pellisier Road, 5B, 787 m2, House
Tahlia Zheng, McGrath Epping $5,300,000 (18 June 22)
1/176-178 Ray Road, 2B, Apartment Caroline Selka, Belle Property Pyrmont
$800,000 (14 June 22)
Carrie Zhaocong He, Element Realty Eastwood RYDE

ERMINGTON 3/26 Price Street, 2B, Unit
$627,500 (17 June 22)
10 Dennis Street, 2B, 569.1 m2, House James Jim, McGrath Ryde
$1,335,000 (18 June 22) 104/3 Smith Street, 2B, 110 m2, Apartment
David Johnson, Award Group Hills Central West $880,000 (14 June 22)
Ryde Daniel Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney

FIVE DOCK WEST RYDE

8 Elizabeth Street, 4B, House 14/16 Maxim Street, 1B, 60 m2, Apartment
$3,180,000 (18 June 22) $415,000 (17 June 22)
Sam Varrica, Raine & Horne Five Dock Justin Spencer, Stone Parramatta
23 Trevanion Street, 4B, House
(* This is not an exhaustive listing of local
sales and represents only a sample of reported
sales)

VividSydney2023toserveupthebiggestprogramyet Ryde couple suspect 100-year-old tree poisoned
A Ryde couple will wait out winter with a desperate hope their beloved one
Vivid Sydney 2022 has lived up to its billing as the biggest and brightest festival to date, with more than hundred year old camphor laurel tree will survive what they fear could have
2.2 million attendees over the past 22 nights – tracking 5 to 10 per cent above pre-pandemic levels. been an attempt to poison it.

This year Vivid Sydney has reig- with the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy August and Ideas, Music and Food will
nited NSW’s visitor economy as 2030 and our ambition to provide world- close on 19 September. Robin and Ian Catalano of Monash Road said
crowds flocked to enjoy the largest leading food and wine experiences,” Mr The Vivid Sydney EOI outlines oppor- the large and previously healthy backyard tree
festival of Light, Music and Ideas in Ayres said. tunities for artists, designers, creative suddenly and unexpectedly started to die during
the Southern Hemisphere, includ- He said Vivid Sydney 2023 would be industry professionals, equipment sup- March and has not recovered.
ing the largest opening weekend more immersive, with greater variety pliers, architects, engineers, businesses
on record and more than 630,000 and new collaborations across the four and educational institutions to present They said if it doesn’t bloom again in Spring they
visitors over the Queen’s Long focus areas of Light, Ideas, Music and their ideas, designs, concepts and inter- will also have to pay an estimated $20,000 to have
Weekend. Food, which will combine to produce est for inclusion in the festival program. it removed to prevent a risk of falling branches.
what we hope will be our best Vivid Syd- Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and
Planning is already underway for ney yet.” produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Ryde Deputy Mayor Roy Maggio has called on
Vivid Sydney 2023 with the event Vivid Sydney 2023 Expressions of In- Government’s tourism and major events the council to authorise staff to carry out a “full
set to return from 26 May to 17 terest (EOI) for Light, Music, Ideas and agency, and is the largest festival of and thorough” investigation into the tree’s demise
June 2023 and with the addition of Food will open on 19 June. Light and Light, Music and Ideas in the Southern and The Weekly Times can confirm staff have
a new festival focus, Vivid Food. Cross Art Form, EOIs will be open until 1 Hemisphere. made a preliminary site inspection.
Cat of the Week
Minister for Enterprise, Invest- Robin and Ian wait and pray for a miracle.
ment and Trade, Minister for Tour- Pumpkin in rough patch “The only hope we have is that all the rain we’ve ☐ Robin Catalano is dwarfed by her
ism and Sport and Minister for A ginger and white cat who was rescued from a neglectful owner is our Cat Of had will take any poison to the leaves and they will critically ill backyard tree as she
Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said The Week. fall,” Ian said. waits for a miracle. TWT On-The-Spot
Vivid Sydney provides excellent en- In a search for clues as to what happened to PHOTO
tertainment for attendees and tur- Jonine from Gladesville’s World League for Protection of Animals the tree, the only lead they have is that started
bocharges NSW’s visitor economy. said Pumpkin Pussycat nearly starved to death before being to die a few weeks after some of its over hanging
rescued from owners with little interest in him and no experi- branches were pruned by neighbours.
“Vivid Sydney provides a mid- ence looking after cats. “Who or what caused the distress we don’t
year boon for restaurants, bars, ca- know.”
fes and retail in the CBD and along “Poor Pumpkin is a sad example of what goes wrong when Sitting at the foot of this once thriving tree, Rob-
the festival’s footprint. Participation people put up cats on social media, as free to good home,” in said she feels the pain of its struggle to live.
figures show that NSW has fallen she said. “We fell in love with this tree and for 37 years it
back in love with Sydney,” Mr Ay- has sheltered our family as we played and grew
res said. “Luckily the original owner had kept in touch beneath its branches,” he said.
while overseas and asked us to go and res- “It has been a home to magpies, kookaburras,
“In 2022, it is estimated that cue him. cockatoos, lorikeets, possums and blue tongued
650,000 Vivid Sydney attendees lizards.
dined out on the footprint. Feed- “He had to have extensive feeding “It is more than a hundred years old and we are
back indicates this Vivid Sydney and rehabilitating but now he can its custodians.”
has delivered industry with patrons have a happy ending to his story as Robin has also written a poem about the tree, to
on par with the pre-pandemic fes- he is ready for his forever home.” be passed down to future generations.
tive seasons.” The couple said that while they hope the tree
Jonine said he makes a good will live - and they’re not forced to pay a removal
Vivid Food gives chefs, produc- friend for other cats and bonds well. cost - their further hope is that state and local
ers, restaurateurs and event com- government laws can be strengthened to give law
panies the opportunity to create As with all WLPA cats he is de- enforcement agencies the same powers to act on
festival food events and to promote sexed, fully vet treated and housed harm to trees as they have to act on car and prop-
creativity, innovation and stimulate trained. erty vandalism.
visitation to CBD restaurants and “Please help us protect our trees and create
venues and to promote the night- For more information call Jo- living, breathing spaces in our neighbourhood,”
time economy. nine on 0409 741414 or the World Robin said.
League on 9817 4892.
“As the culinary capital of Austral-
ia, Sydney has world-class chefs,
restaurants and entertainment
precincts, our potential is enor-
mous. This investment also aligns

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Handy Phone Guide
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ACCOUNTING bathroom bricklayers (continued) CARPENTER/BUILDER
renovations
ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES RYDE BRICKLAYING & PAVING (continued)
(continued) ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES
0414 658 956 ANDREW’S BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Joe 0426 970 190
Michael 0407 912 355
• C hartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent 0414 577 574 Your local bricklayer 37 years-experience. Re- All carpentry, renovations, decks, property
• Provided at reasonable rates pairs, remedial works, brick pointing & land- maintenance, repairs & landscaping. All
www.rgaccounting.com.au • Over 35 years experience in bathroom, scaping. All types of brickwork and paving. general building work. Fully insured.
kitchen & laundry renovations Lic208862c
AIR CONDITIONING • Qualified & Insured workmanship.
• Projects available on Website BUILDING Call 0407 912 355 Lic 188739C
TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING • Call for free measure and quote CONTRACTORS
www.perfectceramics.com Lic R71536 ALLEN’S ALTERATIONS
9481 0667 Ross 0418 411 101
JAYCORP RENOVATIONS TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT All types of Building & Carpentry work. 30 years
• Sales
• Service 0424 261 818 0418 493 789 experience. Local. Lic 61536c
• Installation
• Repairs, Combined 30 years of experience in bath- For all new work, extensions & alterations, CARPENTRY & JOINERY
• Preventative Maintenance. room and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to renovations or refurbishments.
On all domestic, commercial & industrial, restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish MBA Quality work.
Air conditioners. in your home. Please visit our website for Lic 100569c
www.townandcountryair.com.au recent projects.
AU18964 Lic 125392c www.jaycorprenovations.com.au Lic 306197c BP CONSTRUCTIONS CARPENTRY & JOINERY
ACE AIR CONDITIONING
BEDDING 0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948 James 0428 581 542
0411 967 333
All building work including renovations, For construction of & repair of decks, pergolas,
Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C. extensions, decks pergolas & carports, doors &  new building work call James
Lic 236838c bathrooms. Lic 179663c
www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c
PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING CARPET LAYING

1300 776 247

All Air Conditioning Work.
Lifetime Warranty On Workmanship
❁ Repairs BEDS ‘N’ SECONDS PAUL GILES ALTERATIONS BILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631
❁ Service/Maintenance 0418 484 216 9674 7527
❁ Installation 9879 4226 Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs.
www.provenair.com.au 354131C AU52275 Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S. 40 yrs experience.
Alliance Climate Control Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, Giltinan Builder P/L. Lic 91637c
Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens CEMENT RENDERING
8036 2372 fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of BUILDING
mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local RENOVATIONS J PRESTIGE RENDERING
Air Conditioning Installation, Service & Re- bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mat-
pairs. Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old tresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville 0410 746 378
A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split &
Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality ser-
BLINDS0
CMT Building Services (NSW) Pty Ltd vice g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q

ANTENNA SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS 0416 246 431 CLEANING

MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST 8765 1733 Over 20 years-experience in all aspects ALBERTO”S CLEANING & CARPET SHAMPOO
of residential and commercial renovations,
0431 444 111 Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland 0418 489 627
blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at CreafullrCbhisrhismoenn0ts41a6nd24a6lt4e3ra1tfioornsc.onsLuiclt:a2t5io42n1.4C
Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian *Office *Schools *Private homes/flats
Gov app 5 yrs warranty. blinds same day service. * Upholstery etc

SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS Ph: 0418 489627
ARCHITECTS 9879 48551
–ClHeiagnhiPnrgessure 0401 805 534c
PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L BURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Cameron Your local Extensions/Additions/Renovations/ NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN
9878 5850 Patio Builder
Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals Fully Guaranteed to comply with the BCA
P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, ca- and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron. (Building Code of Australia)!
pable of handling all types of work, both resi- 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card
dential and commercial, alterations or new. BLIND INSPIRATION Holders! www.spinryde.com.au

9888 5406 0414 765 181 NSW Builders Licence 45000JP
ASBESTOS REMOVAL builders 9427 9312 ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807

* All types of Asbestos removal

Clotheslines0408 863476* Garages & Sheds Demolition
Free in-house measure & quote. Latest fabrics, Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer.
designs & motorisation. We also specialise in No job too small.
Plantation Shutters, Curtains & Awnings. All
Australian made & owned. Paul Strati

* Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections 30 years experience.
* Free Quotes * All areas Brick & concrete, construction, brick veneer, DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES
* Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg. BOOKKEEPING retaining walls, granny flats & bathroom 0407 585 691
* Fully Licensed & Insured renovations. Free Quotes. Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on
www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Face- FIRST CHOICE BOOKKEEPING new or repairs.
book/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney Licence No. 44240C Full range of folding lines
Lic.Class B 210719 0421 374 039
CARPENTER/BUILDER Call Richard 0407 585 691
ballustrades Bookkeeping Services - managing all of your
bookkeeping needs. Over 20 years experience. M JD CARPENTRY 0414 418 248 COMPUTERS
WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM Contact Mary on 0421 374039 Matthew
www.firstchoicebk.com For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS
9645 6358 maintenance works.
bricklayers Lic no 75741C 0401 339 402
Manufacture & install steel, aluminium, stainless
steel, glass ballustrades. Pool & garden fencing, QUALITY WORK GUAGRaAryN0TE4E3D1 163 114 Carpenter/Builder 0412 691 470 • Free service call
auto gate. Custom & design services, free quote, General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small • Home office support
helpful services. wardsteel.com.au GSH Bricklaying FRONT FENCES renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small • I.T. specialist
* Ret walls * BBQ’s & *Besser Blocks. For jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience. • All work guaranteed
bathroom prompt reliable service call Gary. Lic No 180752c • www.g1computers.com.au
renovations
Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c concreting

SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS B RICK & BLOCK LAYSItNevGe 0409 124 751 CARROLL’S CARPENTRY & BUILDING AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE
Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc.
9879 4855 Plus heritage work. Call Steve. 0412 966 361 Charlie 0413 777 239
Lic. 55906c
7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Decks, pergolas, small extensions & Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete
Complete bathroom renovation for $19,999* renovations, roofing, framing, internal wall work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs
including tiles and fittings to the value of demo & beam installation, flooring. welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. Lic. 129960c
$3,999*
10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card RANA CONSTRUCTIONS 0419 623 853 CARPENTRY 0468 612 956
Holders! www.spinryde.com.au Retaining walls, front fences, brick & All Renovations, Repairs & Painting G RIGHETTO & SON 0419 282 402
NSW Builders Licence 45000JP lintel repairs, new openings made &
closed, insurance & strata work. Call Ernesto 0468 612956. Garden Sheds, Paths, Patios, Driveways etc.
*Quoted prices are based on a 5m2 floor area and do not [email protected] Lic11427C
include asbestos or wall removal* Call Roberto. Lic 217657c Lic 184942c

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concreting (continued) GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES FENCING (continued) GARDENING (continued)

TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 9807 1957 0419 200 011 ANDREW SPIES FENCING NORTH RYDE GARDENING

0404 770 791 All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, 0410 534 692 0414 765 181 9888 5406

competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c Specialises in all types of fencing. View Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean,
tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf,
Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs- Electricians (continued) website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure
clean. Call Alan.
Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial

over 25years experience Lic 52825c LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN KOALA  FENCING

concretE Cutting Blake 0488 843 433 Martin 0412 010 212 a & a absolute best price
9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161
MASTER CHASING SERVICES + Small family owned business Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences &
+ No call-out fee Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lop-
0403 111 758 + Seniors discount gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. ping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown gar-
+ 100% satisfaction guaranteed call Martin 0412 010 212 den, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack
Specialising in concrete cutting, core
drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. + Credit cards welcome Smith Fencing 0400 598 403
Captain Cook Electrical Lic 288540c Gardening & Tree Services
Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets.
CURTAINS Ryde District Electrician 20+yrs Exp Small jobs & Repairs Welcome 0412 594 911
psmithfencing@gmail .com
BLIND INSPIRATION Ian 0412 988 012 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration gar-
A XFIX fencing 0498 058 885 den design 15 years experience. Tree lopping
9427 9312 ✓ Same Day Service 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully
✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911
Free in-house measure & quote. Latest ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool
fabrics, designs & motorisation. We also spe- ✓ Pensioner Discounts council requirements. Call Andrew. GAS
cialise in Plantation Shutters, Awnings & Roller ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville
Blinds. All Australian owned and made. ✓ Small Jobs Welcome ACTIVE FENCING SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST
www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C
DAMP PROOFING Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804

ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES Quality timber boundary fencing & gates Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new con-
supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free nections/servicing/commissioning of room/
1300 301 210 0412 229 955 Andrew/Electrician 0417 909407 quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial
Alice/Admin 0423 545910 Lic R89295 kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater
* Rising damp & Condensation proofing heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Py-
* Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems All electrical work, power, lights, internet, house FLORISTS rox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse,
• Contact for free quote. Rewiring, telephone, IXL, ceiling fans, switch Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmas-
• 20 years local experience. board upgrades expert, cctv. BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST ter, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ
www.antidamp.com.au conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same
Lic 201164c, 278587c 9874 1577 day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All
dentist work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eft-
Roger’s Electrical Service Multi Award Winning Florist
PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 0422 628 109 | 9420 3370 Flowers & Gifts for All Occasions
Member Interflora
9809 7110 • Domestic work Shop 27, Eastwood Centre Shi Li Zhao pos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C
• Affordable service Email: [email protected]
• Over 25 years’ experience  in Putney • Local and reliable Lic. 121864c GLASs
• Renowned for gentleness and care FURNITURE REPAIRS
• Exceptional quality at affordable price Local Electrical Services & CABINET MAKING
• Prompt appointments. 6 days James 02 8036 2372
• Bupa Members Gap free regular dental Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE
9817 3416 9816 3055
check-up and mouthguard • Electrical Repairs 0417 457 897 Glass repairs Com. & Dom. • Shower screens,
• Book On-Line • Smoke Alarms
• Switchboards upgrades Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & mirrors • All glass requirements • Free measure
www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au restoration work. 40 years experience. and quote. 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville.

DRAINER • PowerPoints
• Lighting installation
• Home Safety Checks GUTTERING &
SYDNEY DRAINAGE EXPERTS Lic 143252c • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C METAL ROOFING

0414 837 679 Phil  9715 1804 GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS

Clearing of blocked drains,   sewers / storm water Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543 garage doors 9477 5943
Toilets,  basins,  baths,  shower,   laundry,  kitchens Local Electrician. No job too small.
Jetblasting,electric eel,cctv camera,root treat- Over 30 yrs experience. RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 We clean roof gutters, no mess, local,
ment. All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. 24/7 Lic 80753C guaranteed, insured
emergency. Same day service, reliable, profes- Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call
sional, efficient. for free quote.

RYDE SEWERFIX EXCAVATIONS GARDENING GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST
9809 4230 0412 200 939
Sewer & Stormwater Specialist FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & ABLOOM ACE GARDENING 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
MINI EXCAVATIONS
• Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured,
Glen 0418 268 040 on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace)
• Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys,
Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting,
Over 50 year experience Lic. L985 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tip- Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c
pers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted
Electricians Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance,
Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022
hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing
EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning
GECKO PLANTSCAPE
Gerard 0408 447 882 FENCING • Discounted prices & free quotes
Robbie 0412 131 362 • Over 40 years in the industry
All electrical repairs – residential & commercial • Fully licenced and insured
rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new Irrigation solutions for your garden during
work. PRIMO FENCING 0402 981 141 water restrictions. Horticultural advice, gar- • Comprehensive warranties
den maintenance and green walls. Qualified
Call Gerard. Lic 82184c Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie hairdresser
Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs. 0412 131 362
EASTWOOD Bruce Kennard Pty Ltd Workmanship guaranteed.
Call Colin 0402 981 141
9809 7001 0417 690 627 want a great haircut?
Domestic & Commercial repairs. Installation, 9807 2367
repairs, house, rewiring, security lighting, fans. LOCAL FENCING 9888 5257
Prompt service. Over 26yrs experience. 22
Thorn St Ryde Lic 35887c Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber,
log walls. Free quotes Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East.

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HANDYMAN PAINTERS & DECORATORS PLUMBERS (continued)

S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES LANDSCAPING (continued) COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE
0414 808 809 9808 3020
Sam 0414 413 326 MORNING BLUSH LANDSCAPES Aspect Painting & Decorating Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906
0419 227 477
Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & 0401 951 257
Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc.
Ph. Sam All types of painting, reliable, g’teed service, free
quotes, pensioners discount fully insureds
Nicholas carpentry & Handyman Paving, Decking, Pergolas, Planting/Turfing Lic149577c POOLE & CO PLUMBING 0412 200 939
services Drainage, Retaining Walls, Brick & Block 9809 4230
Concreting, Pathways, Driveways, Fencing. EDGE PAINTING Your Local Plumber for 50 Years.
Steven 0419 606 288 0433 742 162 * Blocked drains cleared
Ph: 0419 227 477 Lic 282208c Sam * Taps & toilets
• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations * Hot Water
• Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & paint- * Master Painters Association Member. * Gasfitting
ing • All minor & major repair work • Quote this
advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven * Dulux accredited *Specialised in repairing & www.pooletheplumber.com.au
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c
LANDSCAPING 0419 447126 repainting. Interior/exterior Lic 985

HANDYMAN 0419 447126 Hands on experience in all trades. Gardens, * Pensioner Discount *Quality Guaranteed. PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING
lawns & paving. Brick/blockwork & concret-
ing. Retaining walls, gates & fencing. Pools www.edgepainting.net Lic 267578c/MPA280514 0418 961 406

Clients that have remained clients for over Honest painting 0452 639 991
20yrs. Hands on experience in all trades. Est. Locally 1981
Over 20 years experience. Specializing in Lic 3792
repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal.
Stormwater issues a specialty Lic#309893C areas, decks & pergolas. Lic 309893c Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. RYDE SEWERFIX
Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991.
DBR SERVICES Laundry/Bathroom Lic 312751 9809 4230 0412 200 939
Sewer & Stormwater Speciali st
Danny 0476 238 690 Nicholas Carpentry & PERFECTION PAINTERS • Blockages Cleared • CCTV & Pipe Location
Handyman Services • Repairs & Replacement • Free Quotes
General repairs and maintenance. Gyprock Joseph 0451 123 231 Over 50 year experience Lic. L985
and Painting. Pressure washing. Steven 0419 606288
* Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning
hot water services Full premium renovation service - waterproof, * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER
tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Free & Quote Insured 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804
RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au
www.nicholascarpentry.com.au
NSW Building Lic No 108119c Lic. 269706C

9809 4230 0412 200 939 pest control Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time,

Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared.

hot water heaters. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers

Lic No L985 Access Pest Control 8924 5652 Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water

A HOT WATER SPECIALIST heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer.

0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 To advertise All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs
Phone:
9807 6666 discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing

Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Lic # 5092837 Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves

Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, FORENSIC PEST CONTROL BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters,

Bosch,Pyrox,Aquamax,Solahart,Thermann, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/

Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, 1300 360 457 asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No

Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same Your Local Family Business job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp.

day service, reliable, professional, efficient. Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c

EAfltlpwoso,rk24g/u7aErmaenrtgeeendc.ie3s0. Yrs exp. C/Cards, Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES
All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252
Lic 143252c
PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 9817 4777 0413 402 599
Ironing services NOISES IN THE ROOF? For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.
Be rodent free this winter from 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv.
as little as $180.00. We also do Poss Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C
IRONING 0411 155 774 LAWN MOWER REPAIRS Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services
Free pick up and delivery Twice daily. 6 days
p/w Family owned. 24hr turn around RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL CMF PLUMBING
9808 4220
KITCHENS Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, 0423 203 356 0411 232 629
brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening.
0413 395 444 Guaranteed service. Factory trained & ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting
qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV
Full Kitchen Package $4999 available (charges apply) From $99. www.bugzoff.com.au • No job too small Lic 117469c

Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, THE MOWER SURGEON 0407 419 793 PLANTATION RYDE GAS COMPANY
Rangehood, Sink, Mixer tap, Tiles SHUTTERS
256-258 Victoria Road, Gladesville 3 mth warranty on mower, chainsaw & line 9809 4230 0412 200 939
[email protected] trimmer repairs & service. BLIND INSPIRATION
www.aryankitchen.com.au Local Gas Specialists
9427 9312 · Portable Gas Room Heaters Serviced
· Carbon Monoxide Testing
Free in-house measure & quote. Latest Products · Hot Water Heaters
COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS & designs. We also specialise in Awnings, Roller · Leak location & repair
Blinds, Curtains &Motorisation. All Australian · New installations, replacement & additions
Glenn 0414 717 111 PAINTERS & DECORATORS made & owned. · Bayonets & BBQ conversions. Lic. L985

Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete PETER PAINTING PLASTERING JIM MEADE PLUMBING STEVE
0418 247597
Ejoxbp.eArliletnracde.eFs.reUenQbeuaottaebs.lePpernicse.Ds.isBcu. i0ld4e1r42701Y7e1a1rs1 0423 808 115 8819 2795 Maintenance & repairs.
Lic no 301036c 25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Local,
Discount. Free Quotes Bocked drains & camera. Interio
KITCHEN REPAIRS Lic 157468c Demitri 0404 770 412 Backflow certification. 10% d

KITCHEN REPAIRS RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Seniors discount. Lic 46242c.

Angelo 0408 677 614 0412 944 025 Call Demitri Lic 288665c TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000

Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types PLUMBERS We repair, supply & install direct to you.
Shelf to drawer conversions. of painting, reliable, reasonable price. TAPS, TOILETS, Hot Water Systems, Water
No job to small. Free quotes 7 days Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST Filters and more.
NONCALOL OUWT FEE! 04I14N33346S1 ILicX40572c
a [email protected] ic no 139738C MICHAEL THE PAINTER 9638 1398 0419 409 130
LANGUAGES
All general plumbing including gas. (24hr
To advertise Michael 0412 444 838 Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free www.weeklytimes.com.au
quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic.
Phone: 9807 6666 • Professional and reliable 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome.
• All types of painting • All areas
• Reasonable rates • Best quality
• Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc

Call Michael. Lic 320177c

Wednesday 22 June, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13

Handy Phone Guide
The Weekly Times 9807 6666

PLUMBERS (continued) roof painting Solicitors TV REPAIRS
& CONVEYANCING
PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS AARON’S ROOFING EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE
The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122
0410 322 681 9871 0313 0412 566 100 9807 2772
• Local Business Award Winning Plumbers Established 1983 -
• $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & Accredited Specialist: Family Law and • Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus
• Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc. Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring • Get your DIGITAL Ready
• Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting Power of Attorney. Home visits available. • All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum,
• Seniors Discounts roof repairs 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years
www.pureplumbingpros.com.au WEST RYDE TV & DIGITAL BOX SET UP
BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 stove repairs
LOCAL PLUMBER 9804 6954
All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. RYDE REPAIR CENTRE
0488 801 042 Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. DVD, home theatre, plasma TV Antenna,
0409 833 832 install & repairs 35 yrs exp. Pen Disc.
• Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes Lic 123259C
• 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast WASHING
• On-time & Reliable rubbish service 0409 833 832 9807 9828 MACHINE REPAIRS
• Plumbers you can trust removals
• All works guaranteed surveyor RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832
• $0 CALL out Garry’s Rubbish RemovaL
• You approve the price before we start! ATS LAND SURVEYORS Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dish-
$50 OFF when you mention this AD Cheapest Price’s washers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828
9808 6854
Need a Local Plumber Fast? CallGarry 0416 295 790 weddings
Suite 3, 75 Rydedale Rd, West Ryde, ats1@
9191 7353 * All types of waste (large or small) atssurveyors.com.au RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
* Household * Deceased estates
IDsoyoyouur dhraavine bnloochkoetdw?ater? * Senior Discount * Free quotes TILES/TILING 0414 843 759
Are your taps and toilets leaking? * 30 years exp * 7 days
FDooryfaosutwfraienntdalyn seexrtvraicgeawsitphoainst?mile ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES WINDOW CLEANING
Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 We’ll SAVE you. Gabriel 0404 032 426
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,
FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers,
Ryde City Hot Water & Plumbing kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance. 9808 6773 Eugene0415 258 454
Glen0418 268 040 Call Gabriel.
Alfred 0418 976 679 Lic 251461c Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully
• All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes ins. Eugene
LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. • Excavator for hire TONY TILING
• Hot Water Repairs & Replacements • Domestic/Commercial OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING
• Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General • Good Rates 0414 616 366
Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen. NOW IN SIX9874 2815 David 0412 667 525
Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or All Ceramic Tiles (wall & floor) etc.
Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C ATTACK RUBBISH REMOVAL All waterproofing. All areas. Lic No R78511 Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified. Fully

REFRIGERATOR 0419 227 477 tree lopping LANGUAGESInsured 20 yrs exp. Call David
REPAIRS
Residential Offices ✓ Factories ✓ Junk ✓ Reno- S T J Group Tree Services www.weeklytimes.com.au
RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 vations ✓ Builders Waste ✓ Gardens ✓ Backyard
Clearing ✓ Furniture ✓ Tree Services ✓ 0401 181 780 To advertise
Repairs all fridges/seal washers, Phone: 9807 6666
dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 safety rails Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree
833 832 9807 9828 services - removal, clearing, lopping,
Safety Rails by Rails 2U stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free
roofing Quotes • call Steve
Les 0439 967 102
J & M SCHALK. Tree Lopping Services
9878 4483 0408 642 056 Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel
Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac- or timber, internal or external. Obligation free 0412 594 911
ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. quotes, fully insured, senior discounts.
Covid safe – fully vaccinated. The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump
LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST grinding storm work. Emergency services
SKIP BINS qualified arborist landscaping . Best and
0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 cheapest service. 15 years experience.
Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, PAYLESS MINI SKIPS Free quotes fully insured 7days service
slate) shingals/skylights, asbestos, Simon 0412 594 911
copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings, 0402 844 744 George 0415 224 460
cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, AJ’s TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL
Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, 2-3-4m. Fast reliable service, specialising
relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) in small drives. Call George 0412 933 031 NOW IN SIX LANGUAGES!
renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day
service – reliable, professional, efficient. RYDE MINI SKIP BINS QpeuNnicsOkio,WnreelriadIbiNslec,.fEuSxllIytXrainssLeuArrveNidc,eGfsreUineAcql.GusotEtueSms!p,
All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, grinding, garden maint, small concrete
Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c Bruce 0448 726 777 jobs. www.weeklytimes.com.au

sam’s roofing P/L 2m3 bin specialist. Small access truck. www.weeklytimes.com.au
Phone Bruce 7 days a week.
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

14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 June, 2022

North Epping Men Bowling Round-up Stibbs R Delves V riley 13/12 Eastwood narrowly defeated in derby
A Baguley M Garrick J Havron
Wed Jun 15 Club R Thorp B d E Watford S Farrelly J Thorp
Daley d C Thurmer G Stace 15/11 Eastwood went
26/16 O Sherrard P Harbrow down to by a nar-
d N Oppedisano N Swancott Kay Mulhall G Moon 20/12 J Hunters Hill Women Ardino d R Ralston 24/9 D SUE ARCHIBALD row 35 points to 30
18/12 T Warner M Hollier d R Moran C Marriott R Johnston Galati P Dale 36/19 S Skin- against Gordon at
Kern M Havron 22/17 P Brown d G Boardman A Gordon V Tue Jun 14 Social Triples F ner C Piddick A Moylan d North Ryde RSL Men T G Millner Field on
Saturday.
S Palmer d S Slocombe J Fry Solway 31/18 Fri Consistency Kelly A Lowe G Blunt d L T Chan D Linnert K Miners Wed Jun 15 Social N Ferris R
24/23 B Swan K Douglass d B Singles C Marriott d P Wade Stephenson J Blunt F Palm- 34/16.J Rae D Lee F Mar- Inchley B Robins d A Hol- The local derby saw ☐ Eastwood try scorer Ratu Tuisese powers
Fletcher S Mewburn 23/18 W 153/142 Sat Consistency er, A Allum V Walhquist K telli J Knight d T Marcellino lard R Hochstetter D Hope two tries to Eastwood’s through the Gordon pack on Saturday.
Spaul N Martelli d R Stanton Singles Kevin Mulhall d John Saggers d A Allum J Lloyd M Wilson D Pocock E Cole- 26/9 A Barkovski J Glen M Zak Hickey and one to
G Scott 18/17 A Robinson H Lloyd 150/100 Pennant Trial J Beale man 18/16 Sat Jun 18Fours Gale d W Wood B Gibson Ratu Tuisese with Tane
Kennedy S Garvey d G Giu- R Campbell G Moon R Mar- Semi Final. L Thomson M P Collins 17/16 S Rotondo Edmed kicking three
dice J Royer R Peterson 23/8 shall R Johnston d C Sinclair LYNNE Little J Burrows G Scott d P Chatfield B Iacono d V penalties and three
Sat Jun 18 N Oppedisano P A Gordon V Solway P Wade L Crow T Chan K Graham Shen J Grabiec K Ho 17/11 conversions.
Harbrow d T Gardiner M Hollier 33/16 P Zucconi B Paxton S Denistone Women L Hansen 24/9 Sun Jun 19 S Layburn R Loveridge dr
31/19 T Carters S Burge W Da- Smith S Bonthrone d M Bur- Men’s Singles Rd 2 J Myers C Hinton J Hui 10/10 Sat The match was a re-
ley d A Robinson R Stanton G rough C Marriott J Barker Thu Une 16 Social A Ma- d G harper 28/13 B Nicoll d Jun 18 Social J Auberson M play of the pre-Covid
Scott 24/19 T Warner S Garvey B Patterson 23/14 Social K honey P Stewart E Tulloch G Mitchell 31/3 S Hatch d C Collier M Gale d A Cusack T 2020 grand final at
d N Swancott J Fry 26/16 D Heezan D Hillerman S Hob- d P McClean M Armstrong Piddick 32/2 D Moody d M Sweeney R Loveridge 26/18
Byron S Caswell N Matelli d L son d S Walder D Erskine R C Jackson 22/12 H Tum- Wilson 31/3 G Gudmunsen S Layburn P Cusack J Hui PUBLIC NOTICE Leichhardt Oval, which
Driessen R Delves M Gardiner Moran 29/13 O Hostrup S minello B Smith J Elliot d A d J Rae 31/9. A Moylan d D d S Rotondo A Wray P Au- was also won by the
17/15 S Farrelly K Douglass O Creedy d M Smith M Terrey Ross N McLeod M Caldwell Roughley 31/24 Sun Jun 19 berson 22/8 T Vanderlaak Public Notice Highlanders.
Sherrard d M Taylor P Brown G 20/14 L Sandeco D Lloyd J 27/8 P Nealon J McCreadie Men’s Fours Final A Blake I J Glen B Iacono d V Shen The close scoreline
Stace 25/16 G Giudice R Kern Bowring d L Sandeco J Lloyd M Woods T Little d C Hem- Christopherson G Stuart B J Grabiec S Addy 27/9 A Proposed termination of Strata Scheme on Saturday reflected
R gallop d J Royer W Fletcher J Moran 25/11 ing F Langdon C Whitelock Cutrone d L Thomson M Lit- Hollard D Hope J French SP55055 being property situated at the evenly matched line
R Peterson 24/10 M Pollard 20/18 A McKeon tle J Burrows G Scott 25/23 d A Barkovski B Gibson K 780‐786 Pennant Hills Road, up of clubs this season
DAVID ERSKINE P Orr S McClatchey d J Ho 24/9 Major/Minor Pairs Carlingford, NSW 2118 said Peter Watkins, the
KEN DOUGLASS Brannagan C Smith C Mi- DAVID POCOCK Final P Dowling D Nelson d General Manager of
Putney Tennyson nogue 22/18 We are look- I Pendleton S Palmer 22/21 Notice is given of an intention to apply Sydney Rugby Union,
Lane Cove Mixed Bowls ing for new members to join North Ryde RSL to the Registrar General for an order “There are no easy
Bowls us on Thursday mornings Women DONALD HOPE terminating the above Strata Scheme and
Wed Jun 15 Social J Car- at Denistone Bowling Club
Beginners welcome free the consequent winding up of the
Mon Cliff Wright Memorial rington K Jennings d C Dale L coaching. Tue Jun 14 Rk 2 Y Roberts Hunters Hill Men Owners Corporation, pursuant to section fixtures in 2022 and
Trophy S Shortis D Erskine C Ager 24/18 K Beatty P Smith A R Williams C Bamback l 142 of the Strata Schemes Development that’s a trend we want
Marriott d P Biddell S Smith Long d R Rees P Smith J Mc- Macdonald d A Barton K
C Sinclair 24/12 M Screen R Connell 22/16 M Barra J Han- COLLEEN HEMING Ruser B Law R Eagles Rk Thu Jun 16 Social P Lans- Act 2015 (NSW). to see continue beyond
down B Peel K Beatty d V Any person having any claim against the
Campbell d D Lloyd C Albert na d C Backhoujse P Harris 3 K Russell F Lancett S Be- Wahlquist J Beale P Night- Owners Corporation of the above Strata this season.”
25/17 M Smith O Hostrup S 29/17 B Lanctett A MacDonald Denistone Men ram J Jones d K Russell J ingale 21/9 S Craig J Hirst Scheme or any estate or interest in or claim He also welcomed the
against any of the lots comprised in the
Bonthrone d H Fox R Moran S d K Lake A Windle 20/19 B Wed Jun 15 Social D Ga- Danks J Bryant I Hitchens d D Keg R Hopwood 34/16 Strata Scheme is required, on or before Grand Final’s return to
Creedy 29/16 J Carroll V Sol- Jasprizza J Lowe d A Bolster lati J Myers d T Marcellino Rk 4 P Ying C Toms B Pat- A Turnbull B Rothwell d P Leichhardt Oval.
way W Mok d J Moran J Lloyd P McLean 20/19 M Johnston R G Hatch 28/25 G King D terson J Auberson d C Can- Small P Hirst 23/11 Sat Jun (a date not less than 14 days after “The final at Leich-
M Knight 23/12 J Smiles S Marrins d T Gibbons D Walker Moody d J Knight R Court drick M Bass I Chan C Chan 18 Major Singles C/ship Rd publication of the advertisement), to send hardt Oval offers the
Smith G Screen d L Manu J 17/17 (12/8 ends) Sat Jun 18 24/15 D Alice M Wilson G Win Rk 2 as above Raffle 1 K Stuart d P Nightingale particulars of the estate, interest or claim perfect stage for the
Notley J Bowring 22/17 Win- Social P Smith L MacDonald Erickson d J Clough J Rae G Jenny and Belinda Thu Jun 25/13 G Norris d P Wal- to (PeiHe Realty Developments Pty Ltd, biggest match of the
ner M Smith O Hostrup S G Merchant d P Smith P Da- Carroll 28/8 L Hall M Lyall B 16 Rk 9 J Danks M Bass lis 26/9 Social C Paterson year and we saw in
Bonthrone Wed Social Jean- vidson J Cunningham 21/18 Nicoll d C Welsby J Fleming M Burkett L Macdonald d J W Cappelletto I Ross d J 2003/8 Brown Street, Chatswood, 2020 how fantastic
ette Lloyd D Erskine S Creedy P Cormican C Dale d E Lam D Linnert 30/16 G Mitchell Danks M Kneller S Fennell Lowe P Nightingale R Rose New South Wales 2067). the atmosphere was
d M Collum M Knight R Mo- P Harris 20/16 B Jasprizza K K Nafranowicz V Ardino d B J Bryant Rk 10 R Williams 34/11 R Price B Carpen- for Eastwood, Gordon
ran 26/13 B Paxton Kevin Lake d K Beatty R Rees 34/15 White B Milner E Coleman K Ruser B Law d C Toms A ter V Moscato d A Turnbull and Shute Shield fans
Mulhall B Patterson d B Piper M Johnston A MacDonald P 22/21 T Locascio A Blake T Broholm J Hope Win Rk 9 R Bauer R Brennan 36/19 alike.”
O Hostrup M Popovic 25/13 McLean d M Texier J Hanna L Thurtell d R Ralston D Po- as above Raffle Julie D S Craig J Juniper R Hop- “I’m sure every fan is
M Terry D Lloyd S Smith d Ager 22/16 cock S Skinner 26/15 Sat wood d P Chatfield B Peel eager to see their club
M Terry J Bowring D Madson Jun 18 Social A Crockart COLLEEN RENWICK S Crowhurst 26/17 Sun Jun feature on that first Sat-
20/18 M Smith S Bonthrone d PETER CORMICAN 19 Club Fours C/ship Rd 1
D Drabsch M Barton d A North Epping Women W Farthing d D Beauchamp
Goulburn B Nicoll G Car- urday in September.”
25/5 J Juniper d T Beno Eastwood’s next
roll 22/19 G Mitchell S Mc- Tue Jun 15 Social P Charan S 25/23 I Ross d B Love 25/11
Clatchey T Locascio d B Caswell J Swan d J Palmer S R Brennan d J Lowe 25/15
White D Roughley L Hall Odbert J Swan 23/12 R Gold-
34/14 P McPhie J Kenny V man E Stewart P Spaul d H JJ
SOLICITORS DSOIRLEICCITTOORRYS DIRECTORYWWIINSTON READFORD WINSTON READFORD game is against War-
ringah this Saturday at
RONALD S. RONALD S.NNOOTTAARRYYPPUUBBLLIICCⅠ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCING NOTARYPUBLIC Ⅰ SOLICITOR Ⅰ CONVEYANCER Pittwater Park in Pit-
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CZINNER & CO. CZINNER & CO.1165Coxs Road165 Coxs Road OBITUARIES
((ccnnrrCChhaauvel Street) (NCCoOSornFonRe9rlvTiC8ec8hHyia8tuaoRv3ner8lYsc6Se5Dt&rreEset)
NNOORTH RYDE 15T/19J8o8rd7a2n8S8t8reet BIGG, Edward Keith. Passed away on June 13. Aged 96 years.
FF 998888 3865 LevelG1GL/2Ala1D9dEeVSsiVcvtILoilLrlieEa Road CRAGG, Rona Valerie. Late of Denistone. Passed away on May 29.
Labourer (Precinct Mowing Team)TT 9887 2888 Aged 93 years.
above Commonwealth Bank FERRIS, Robert. Late of Ryde. Funeral Service to be held in the Camellia
EEAASY PARKING [email protected] Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium on June 23 at 1.30pm
JONES, Patricia Rossell. Late of Lane Cove. Passed away on June 16.
9816 2133 9816 2133aaddmmiinn@@wwiinnssttoonnrreadford.com.auAll legalS&EcEonUveSyaFncIRingSmTatters. Aged 73 years. Funeral Service will be held in the South Chapel, Northern
SSEEEE US FIRST Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde on June 29 at 11.00am
Solicitors &
Conveyancers
15/1 Jordan Street

Gladesville

• Maintain Ryde’s passive parks and streetscapes

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LAWSON, Frances Majorie nee Abbott. Formerly of Beecroft. Passed
away on June 10. Aged 89 years.
RUSSELL, Doreen Rosalie. Formerly of Ryde. Passed away on June
12. Aged 85 years.
WORSLEY, Douglas Peter. Late of Carlingford. Passed away on June
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Wednesday 22 June, 2022 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15

Could Kyrgios’ secret sauce for Wimbledon be in TWT Territory?
past the Club at just “It was a pleasure for with fellow tennis star
TWT EXCLUSIVE the right time.” our Club to host Nick Naomi Osaka’s sports
He said they all left and we wish him every agency, Evolve, after
with huge smiles on success in the upcom- the former world No.1
their faces. ing grass court tourna- left sports marketing
By Anthony Stavrinos Mr Cocco noted both ments,” Mr Cocco said. heavyweight IMG to
start a new business
Australian tennis su- Alf Cocco. Nick and Lleyton were In other Kyrgios with her agent Stuart
perstar Nick Kyrgios “He had some fantas- highly complimentary news, the 27-year-old Duguid.
appears to be in siz- tic practice sessions of the courts’ lawn fan favourite and Tha-
zling form leading up to with Lleyton Hewitt playing surface. nasi Kokkinakis, 26, “When I learned that
the biggest tournament as his hitting partner, Amazingly, this year will reprise their Aus- Stuart and Naomi were
of them all - Wimble- which was so special the Hunters Hill Tennis tralian Open-winning starting an agency
don. for both Club members Club, lawn since 1888, partnership at Wimble- focused on support-
Certainly, a new and and locals who were is celebrating 100 years don next week. ing athletes like me, it
supportive girlfriend in all invited in to watch, at its current location Kyrgios will enter made complete sense
the form of Costeen everyone literally with a on Woolwich Rd. Wimbledon in excel- to join,” Kyrgios said.
Hatzi, and a new found bird’s eye view. But the Club has lent form after semi-
affection for Sydney - “It was wonderful always been located final showings at Stutt- The Wimbledon tour- ☐ Hunters Hill Tennis Club president Alf Cocco with Aussie
in contrast to what he that at the conclusion in Hunters Hill. gart and Halle - and of nament began on Mon- tennis legend, Lleyton Hewitt, and, right, with Nick Kyrgios
had previously thought of his sessions, Nick It's the oldest course, some crucial day runs through to
of our big, bad city - was more than happy continuously operating preparation in TWT Ter- July 10.

has played a part in his to sign autographs and sporting club in ritory - that suggests NEXT WEEK: The
mental and physical have his photo taken Hunters Hill, one of the he’ll be a threat to eve- Weekly Times will re-
readiness. with some of the local oldest tennis clubs in ry player in the singles veal another of Kyrgios’
But The Weekly Times school children, all of Sydney and among the draw. TWT Territory stops in
can reveal that TWT whom were fortunate few remaining clubs He’s also become the lead up to Wimble-
Territory has played a enough to be walking with all-lawn courts. the first athlete to sign don
key part in his prepara-
tions for Wimbledon.
Last month, the Hunt-
ers Hill Tennis Club
welcomed Kyrgios back
to its beautiful lawn
courts for some practice
sessions.
His first visit had
been with the Australian
Davis Cup squad a
few years ago.
“Nick was at the Club
for over three weeks
and very keen to get ☐ Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios practices his devastating
some grass court
practice in before serve on the grass court at Hunters Hill Tennis Club; Club
heading off to Europe members pose for a photo with Kyrgios, centre; and, above,
for the grass court sea- Kyrgios discusses court strategy with fellow tennis star
son,” said Hunters Hill Lleyton Hewitt.
Tennis Club president

Wollongong equaliser North Ryde Hawks meet
thwarts APIA charge Fiji’s Kaiviti Silktails

Wollongong Wolves 2 – APIA Leich- Earlier this month North Ryde Hawks had the
hardt 2 at Albert Butler Memorial Park night of a lifetime with the club’s local kids gath-
ering for a different type of training session.
A stoppage-time equaliser from Wollongong Wolves, who
played the remaining ten minutes with ten-men, saw the side A visit by the Ron Massey international Fijian Kaiviti
take a point in a 2-2 draw against APIA Leichhardt on Sunday Silktails had the little Hawks with smiles that won’t be
afternoon at Albert Butler Memorial Park. taken away any time soon.

The away side took the lead fourth minute of second-half The night consisted of some fun games and skills, fin-
half-an-hour through Yianni additional time to grab a point ishing with an old fashioned game of Tug o’ War!
Nicolaou before Lachlan Scott for the home side.
equalised for the Wolves later The Fijian Silktails then joined together to sing a cul-
in the half from the penalty It was a herculean effort by tural hymn to the little Hawks which was a great touch
spot. the hosts as they backed up to end a fantastic night.
from a heart-breaking Australia
A goal from Themba Muata- Cup Round 7 exit at the hands The North Ryde Hawks presented to the Fijian Silk-
Marlow with 20 minutes to of NWS Spirit on Thursday tails a large donation by unloading a full trailer load of
go put APIA back in front and where Luke Wilkshire’s men training pads, equipment and football gear to help and
Nikola Djodjevic was sent off lost out in penalties after play- support the growth of junior rugby league in the villages
Wollongong in the 83rd minute. ing 120 minutes of football with of Fiji.
scores locked at 1-1.
Banri Kanaizumi scored in the A surprise framed team photo was presented by for-
mer professional State of Origin and Australian interna-
tional, Petero Civoniceva (Fiji Kaiviti Silktails Chairman)
to North Ryde Hawks President, Matthew Van Oost-
endorp, for hosting the event which is now proudly on
show in the trophy cabinet at TG Millner.

North Ryde Hawks are always keen to welcome any
junior players who would like to play Rugby League.

For all enquiries, contact the Hawks’ registrar Natalie
on 0433 546 569.

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16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 22 June, 2022

Adam Doueihi back for Finals
Roaring to Grand Final glory!

Tigers welcomed back star player Adam Doueihi on Sunday after almost a
year out with a serious knee injury.

By the one eyed Tiger

He joined the backline in the 60th min- He says the play-
ute against the Hush Puppies at Parra ers want to play for
Swampland and played twenty minutes him - and for the
without injury much to everyone’s relief. Tiger fans - so now’s
the time to get set with
Adam is a Tigers junior and brings lead- the Ma In Law’s Funeral
ership, creative ability, passion and goal Fund on the Tigers going
kicking prowess to the side and can play for glory on Grand Final
in the halves or at fullback.
day.
Meanwhile star prop Alex Twal was pro- This week we have a week off due to
moted to the starting lineup after injury the upcoming international round with
but was forced from the field with con- forward Joe Ofahengaue and the versa-
cussion in the opening minute of play but tile Starford To’a playing for Tonga with
thankfully has fully recovered. Ken Maumalo playing for New Zealand.
Our next game takes us to the Land Of
Alex praised Doueihi’s contribution and The Long White Cloud to play the Kiwis
described him as ”the second best look- at 2pm on Sunday, July 3.
ing Lebanese player” in the team. See ya there!
PS - Congratulations to our Tiger girls
David Nofoaluma thrilled the fourteen on being one of the four new teams ad-
thousand Tiger fans on Sunday in the mitted to the elite NRLW women’s com-
18th minute when he caught a crossfield petition. You can read all about it in The
kick and muscled his way past several Weekly Times.
defenders to score an incredible try.
☐ ADAM DOUEIHI was welcomed back by his Tigers teammates when he made his
We have the two best wingers in the
return from a year off with injury at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday. world with David and Ken Maumalo and
it is no surprise we want to send the ball
out wide when we’re on the attack.

The Tigers put the icing on the cake in
the 80th minute when a line break from
hooker Jacob Liddle saw the Hush Pup-
pies’ Paul Vaughan sent to the sin bin
and our captain courageous James Ta-
mou was able to capitalise on the advan-
tage to cross for a try.

The Tigers look the real deal under new
coach Brett Kimmorley and Alex says
he’s been awesome.

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