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Wednesday, 23 August, 2023 817 VICTORIA ROAD, RYDE Your multi AWARD WINNING local newspaper! Page 20 www.weeklytimes.com.au Benji will lead us to Grand Final Glory! VOL. 102 NO. 30 PUBLISHED 100 YEARS P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807-6666 VP DAY Remembered JB’s World This year’s Northern Districts Local Business Awards winners will be announced at tonight’s Gala Presentation at The Epping Club See details inside. Continued Page 3 WIN, WIN, WIN with TWT!! INSIDE This Week DETAILS, SEE PAGE 2 FIVE LUCKY readers have won double passes to the soon-tobe released film ‘Past Lives’. Tigers Den TWT VIP double passes TWO LUCKY readers can win double passes to the TWT VIP Lounge at Club Ryde’s Tigers Den for a game in September. WIN! Eisteddfod double passes FIVE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to an upcoming event of Ryde Eisteddfod, which runs through to September 3 Cathie’s Column��������������������������������������� 2 JB’s World ����������������������������������������������� 3 Hunter’s Hill/Kylea Tink columns ����������� 4 City of Ryde ��������������������������������������������� 5 Real Estate/Finance �������������������������������� 6 Local Business Awards Finalists ������ 7-14 Handy Phone Guide ������������������������� 15-18 Classifieds/Sport ����������������������������������� 19 One Eyed Tiger �������������������������������������� 20 2023 Gala Northern Districts Local Business Awards Latest local property sales SEE REAL ESTATE & FINANCE, PAGE 6 Northern Districts Local Business Awards Finalists Liftout SEE PAGES 7 - 14‚ SEE ALL THE CATEGORY WINNERS IN OUR SEPTEMBER SHOWCASE FEATURE THE ANNUAL night of nights for local businesses will take place on Wednesday, August 23 at The Epping Club, with winners across 25 different categories to be announced at this year’s Northern Districts Local Business Awards gala presentation dinner. Which finalists are in the running this year? See our finalists liftout, starting on page 7. Authorised by Kylea Tink. Level 10, 2 Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney NSW 2060. I’m listening… To the people of North Sydney & would love to hear from you What’s next for environmental protection in Australia Join me in conversation with Professor Graeme Samuel AC and Professor Martine Maron. 6pm on Wednesday 20th September At the Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay Scan here to register COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS kyleatink.com.au Independent Federal Member for North Sydney KYLEA TINK MP (02) 9929 9822 [email protected] OUR BEST LOCAL BUSINESSES Past Lives double pass winners

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 MIDWAY SHOPPING CENTRE 117 North Road, Denistone East Ph 9870 8955 NEW TRADING HOURS Monday to Friday 7am-5.30pm Saturday 7am – 4pm Sunday 10am - 1pm If inconvenient please call or text to 0412 010 353 to utilise our pickup and delivery service. WIN, WIN, WIN with TWT! Father Martin’s Musings Little pearls of wisdom Over the last few years, the following notices have been real pearls of wisdom. *A society can become great when wise men plant seeds in the right places so when they become trees, they can provide shade for people of future generations. (Anonymous Greek proverb) * It is not the brightest or the strongest of people who will best adapt to the future it will be those who best adapt to change. (Charles Darwin 1809-1882) * Forgiveness is the decision not to hurt someone who has hurt you. (Anglican church, San Souci) * We make a living by what we get, but we will make a life by what we give. (Sir Winston Churchill 1874- 1965) * The fight is won away from the witnessesearly wake ups, in the gym and out there on the road- long before entering the boxing ring. (Muhammad Ali 1942- 2016) * Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has achieved in life rather by the obstacles one has overcome along the way. (William Feather 1889-1991) Jesus of Nazareth wisely said; “Every scribe who becomes, a disciple is like the owner of the house who brings out of the house things both new and old.’ (Matthew Chapter 13 Verse 52) Father Martin R Maunsell is a Catholic hospital chaplain in Sydney. One of the things that I deliberately take notice of is what is written on public notice boards, they may be outside of libraries, schools, coffee shops and even some churches! North Ryde’s Top Dog Skye is a workplace companion animal and visits offices with significant stress levels, competition organiser people2people Recruitment said. “Employees take short breaks to play with Skye which helps relieve their stress and provide a much needed mental break,’’ the team at people2people said. The team said Skye also brings “immeasurable happiness and positivity” to the workplace. More than 400 dogs entered the competition with the winner to be announced this Friday, August 25 online A Huskey Dog from North Ryde is one of the 11 finalists in the 2023 Oz Top Dog competition. ☐ Skye the North Ryde Huskey. ahead of International Dog Day on Saturday, August 26. Opposition Leader enjoys Ferragosto Mr Speakman was the guest of Drummoyne MP Stephanie Di Pasqua and described the event as a sensational celebration of Italian culture. Around 80,000 visitors attend the festival from 10am to 5pm to explore the best of Italian entertainment and cooking. The City of Canada Bay Council hosted this annual event and said there were more than 200 retailers, food and merchandise stalls offering delicious street eats and handcrafted goods this year. There were dance and music performances across five stages. New South Wales Opposition Leader Mark Speakman enjoyed a great day out at Sydney’s largest Italian style festival - Ferragosto - on Great North Road in Five Dock on Sunday. ☐ Opposition Leader Mark Speakman and Drummoyne MP Stephanie di Pasqua are pictured at Ferragosto on the weekend. Ryde Lantern Club raises $20k for NextSense At the event, representatives for NextSense were presented with a cheque for $19,800 from the good folks at Ryde Lantern Club. Ryde Lantern Club has been raising funds for NextSense - formerly known as the Royal Institute for Deaf & Blind Children - for 57 years, with activities including a luxury coach trip - this year to the Blue Mountains - and its annual luncheon. “Our Ryde Lantern Club has now raised over $3 million over the last 57 years of volunteering by our hard-working members, while having lots of fun and fellowship,” president Robert Anderson told The Weekly Times. He said new membership enquiries were always welcome and could be made by phoning him or sending an SMS to 0418 552 532. RYDE LANTERN CLUB held yet another successful, well-attended annual luncheon at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club on July 31. ☐ Next Sense representatives Darren Parmenter and Arani Duggan are presented with a cheque fo $19,800 by Ryde Lantern Club’s treasurer Angelika Hollo and president Robert Anderson. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) NextSense will soon be relocating to purpose-built, cutting edge facilities in Macquarie Park, with construction of its new premises located in the Macquarie University precinct, nearing completion. The organisation provides a range of educational services for students with vision and/ or hearing impairment, including specialist schools for signing Deaf students, oral deaf students, and students with sensory and intellectual disabilities. Four kittens seek homes They have yet to be given names but may get to see a strange new world outside their basket when they go for an excursion to the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival at Olympic Park this Saturday. At the moment they are being cared for at Gladesville’s World League for Protection of Animals and hope to be adopted. “These four male kittens have just arrived and we are all hoping they will be well and tame enough to come to the first ever Sydney Cat Lovers Festival,’’ the team at the World League said. “They were rescued by the wonderful Deb Tomasums and we hope to find safe and loving homes for them.” The World League cares for kittens that risk being put down by other charities and vets. “This often means around the clock care and extra vet expenses for us but if you also think every life matters, you can you adopt a cat from us or make a donation to help with our work.” Donations can be made out via the link http:// www.wlpa.org/donate/ The four kittens come with a health care packFour little kittens are our Cats Of The Week. age including two vaccines, desexing, microchipping flea and worm treating. For more information about them or an appointment to meet them, phone 0451 614 821 or email [email protected] Past Lives double pass winners Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. The winners are: Virginia Barrass of Ermington; Nora Lim of Macquarie Park; Liliana Pezzutti of Lane Cove; Peter Richards of West Ryde; and Jenny Wass of Denistone West. They’ll be contacted by TWT. Past Lives releases nationally in cinemas on August 31. Tigers Den TWT VIP double passes TWO LUCKY readers can win double passes to the TWT VIP Lounge at Club Ryde’s Tigers Den for a game in September. Club Ryde has all the action from every Tigers match on the Tigers Den giant screen as well as promotional giveaways and bar and food trucks, with Happy Hour drink prices during all Tigers games. TO WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be drawn on August 28, their names will be published in our August 30 edition and they’ll be contacted by the friendly folk at Club Ryde. FIVE LUCKY readers have won double passes to the soon-to-be released film ‘Past Lives’. ☐ Club Ryde’s Tiger’s Den was a popular gathering spot to watch Matildas games during the phenomenally successful FIFA Women’s World Cup held this month and last month. WIN! Eisteddfod double passes FIVE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to an upcoming event of Ryde Eisteddfod, which runs through to September 3 TO WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be contacted by TWT. To check out the upcoming Ryde Eisteddfod schedule, visit: rydeeisteddfod.org/EISTEDDFOD/index.php/events-listing

Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 JB’s World GEORGE PAPALLO OAM former longtime CEO of Macquarie Community College and longtime Rotary member and past District Governor heads This Week’s TWT Birthday Honours List celebrating tomorrow with better half Cathy and family. He shares tomorrow’s honours with Pat Perrin of North Ryde Rotary fame and North Ryde Community Bendigo Bank directorship celebrating with her equally popular hubby and former Aussie Rules star Steve Perrin. Former TWT receptionist Christine McIntosh also celebrates tomorrow as does Helle Dahl in Denmark. * * * TODAY WEDNESDAY August 23 is a very significant day for your humble scribe as it is both the birthday celebration of his bride of eight years ago Ulrike Eichmeyer Booth and our wedding date. I chose that date so I could easily remember the important double date. Or at least would only forget it once! JB happens to be in Austria at the moment in rehab from an accident. Christian Engisch of Torch publishing fame also celebrates today as does Clare Rogers and Jan and Greg Doherty. * * * JOHN WINSTON HOWARD former Prime Minister and better half Janette will be wishing grandson Angus Benjamin Howard McDonald a happy sixteenth birthday Friday same day as Emma Parsons Challen daughter of Hunters Hill’s immediate past Rotary Club president Michael Parsons celebrates with her hubby Duncan and children. Rev Mark Smith Dean of Wollongong Anglican Cathedral also celebrates Friday with wife Anna, and five children headed by twins Adelaide and Declan, a currently popularly named Matilda, Josephine and Audrey Honor. * * * HUGH LEE OAM of Eastwood Chinese Seniors fame and AAAB celebrates Saturday and we all join in congratulating Hugh and wishing him all the blessings of this special day. Saturday is also the wedding anniversary day of the beautiful Rosita and Stephen McCann of Scouting and St George’s Guild fame who were married in St Anne’s Church Ryde. Rose was invested as Chancellor of the Sydney St George’s Guild of former Scouts and Guides on Sunday at a Guildhall meeting at historic “Addington” Ryde. * * * MARTINA TRUJILLO-EICHMEYER daughter of Magdalena and Sergio Trujillo and big sister of Mathias is celebrating eleven years Sunday in Vienna. She will have another party with her Nonna Ulrike Eichmeyer Booth. * * * PHILIP WALLACE BROWN of Ryde Neighbourhood Watch fame celebrates Monday with his better half the lovely Mary Elizabeth who are still enjoying their golden wedding anniversary celebrations four years on. Philip has done a most commendable job in re-establishing the valuable Neighbour- hood Watch service in the local area. Congratulations Philip and all your new recruits. Rosita (Rose) Damaris van Looy McCann better half of Stephen McCann blows out the candles on her birthday cake Monday and will celebrate at the next Sydney St George’s Guild meeting at historic “Addington” Ryde where Rose was elected as Sydney Guild Chancellor where Steve is Sydney Guildmaster in addition to their active roles in Scouting. * * * EDNA M WILDE OAM first and only female Mayor of Ryde celebrates on Tuesday and is enjoying the Ryde Eisteddfod, of which she is the foundation chairman, after two years cancellation because of the dreaded Covid virus. Edna is also a member of the Granny Smith Festival Committee which will be celebrated again this year on Saturday October 21 in Eastwood. John Engisch OAM managing director of Torch publishing faces 78 candles on his birthday cake Tuesday while Cynthia Dummer blows out 97 candles on her cake. Vic Caldwell bowls over 88 on next Wednesday and Stavroula Antoniou Tsioustas celebrates. Also celebrating next Wednesday is Beth Weston who will party with hubby Errol Weston enjoying 86 golden years of happy memories and fun days. * * * LYDIA SCUGLIA (pictured) of Hel- loworld Top Ryde City and former chairman of Ryde Business Forum parties next Thursday and is looking forward to brighter days ahead in the tourist industry when the dreaded virus pandemic passes completely. She has re-opened in Top Ryde City shopping centre and welcomes your inquiries. Sue Nelson widow of Mike Nelson of West Ryde and Jackie Samiri of Boronia Park also celebrate next Thursday. Happy daze all. * * * FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 NEXT WEEK is special for us at The Weekly Times because it is our 102nd birthday having been established on September 1, 1921 by Charles Halliday Engisch in Gladesville as THE TIMES changing name to THE WEEKLY TIMES some years later. JB acquired The Weekly Times on May Day 1979 as just the second proprietor when it unfortunately had fallen on hard times follow- ing the death of Charles Engisch and was on the verge of closure and down to four pages. Unfortunately we are ☐ Lydia Scuglia again facing difficult times as a result of the Covid pandemic which has restricted our advertising revenue which is our only source of income. Any help would be more than welcome. * * * BUMPER STICKER: The first computer dates back to Adam and Eve. It was an Apple with limited memory, just one byte. And then everything crashed. * * * Keep Smiling! -JOHN F BOOTH AM Former Gladesville MP tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson CBE Sir Michael was appointed as Honorary International Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Australia in 2017 and raised awareness and vital funds by sharing about the impact of dementia on his mother and his family. Mr Watkins is pictured with Sir Michael and Fellow Dementia Australia Patron and Chair of ABC Ita Buttrose AC OBE and they recognised Sir Michael’s valuable influence. “Like everyone whose lives have been impacted by dementia, he knew what his advocacy work meant, and he worked tirelessly to raise awareness and funds,” they said in a joint statement. Dementia Australia Ambassador and former Gladesville MP John Watkins has paid tribute to Dementia Australia Patron Sir Michael Parkinson CBE who died this week, aged 88. Hunters Hill residents say there’s been no action, no excuses on Figtree Park works Group spokesman David Salter said Hunter’s Hill Council has had more than two months to inform residents why no work is being done on the site where machinery sits idle and no workers are seen. “It is now ten weeks since the cottage at 48 Gladesville Road was demolished and the park’s exclusion fence was erected,’’ Mr Salter said. “The park has been closed to residents for all that time even though no construction work has been done. “Meanwhile the exclusion fence remains, much to the frustration of the residents and workers at the Hunters Hill Village, who are prevented from using the area.” Mr Salter said a truck dumped rubble on the site on July 4 “presumably to provide heavy vehicle access from Matthew Street” and six days later residents received a letter from the park’s contractor (Dan Hoole of Landscape Solutions) advising that two work zones had been established and parking had been taken away from in front of the demolished cottage. “Since then, the only work done in the park has been to fence off the protected trees and a skip and some assorted piping have been left there for weeks,’’ Mr Salter said. In response to his group’s demand for an explanation from Hunter’s Hill Council, Mayor Zac Miles told The Weekly Times “early, preparatory works for proper drainage” are currently being carried out on the site. “We are now just waiting for the building materials to arrive and these include the lighting and the pavers,’’ the Mayor said. “So we are still on schedule to complete the works by late this year or early next year.” The Defenders of Figtree Park group has been fighting to stop the redevelopment of the park, which will go ahead after all but two Hunter’s Hill councillors - Clr Ross Williams and Clr Jim Sanderson - recently voted to give General Manager Mitchell Murphy the authority to pursue the redevelopment, which is being funded by a state government grant. When complete, the new look park will include a children’s playground, amenities and a picnic area. The local independent planning panel recently knocked back a Council proposal to remove around 40 trees, modifying plans for the new park. The Defenders of Figtree Park residents action group said Hunter’s Hill Council has failed to come up with excuses why it continues to seal off the park despite redevelopment work on the $4.7 million project being “abandoned” for several weeks. ☐ We see the fences, we see the equipment but we never see workers doing any work, say locals who live and work near Figtree Park. Beecroft bush dance Promoter Brian J Freeman said dances are walked through for new dancers and more experienced dancers will assist them to enjoy the event while exercising in a beneficial way. “Spot floor prizes and beverages are hot-billy provided but bring your own mug. Entry is $19 for singles, $14 for members and $39 for a family. Dance workshops are held on Mondays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the lower Intermediate Hall, beneath the Pennant Hills Library. For information on the workshops phone Wilma on 0413 673 339 The next Beecroft Bush Dance will be held from 2pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, September 2 in the Beecroft Community Hall. ☐ Take your partner for a bush dance. ☐ Sir Michael Parkinson is pictured with Ita Buttrose and former Gladesville MP and Dementia Australia Ambassador John Watkins. Ryde Council will lobby Lane Cove MP to help save North Ryde Common Last week’s edition of The Weekly Times revealed the state government is considering housing on the Common and the neighbouring mental health facility. Ryde MP Clr Jordan Lane gathered a petition of more than 2,000 signatures against housing on the North Ryde site and urged the government to immediately rule it out. The City of Ryde will lobby Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts to support the campaign to save North Ryde Common from high density residential housing. Last Tuesday’s extraordinary meeting of the Council voted to write to Mr Roberts to support the campaign to save the Common. The Lane Cove MP is the former Planning Minister and has been a prominent supporter of the creation of new, affordable housing. The Council also resolved to further to oppose any plans that reduce or diminish the public’s access to green space in Ryde. Councillors stressed that North Ryde Common is also the venue of the annual TWT/Rotary Christmas carols. Premier Chris Minns has not made a decision to build on the Common but has stated his government is committed to the creation of housing to ease the state’s housing crisis and this site is one of hundreds across Sydney being considered. In response, the Councillors resolved to conduct a workshop to identify Council-owned parking lots and similar parcels of land to use as affordable housing and to work with local Community Housing Providers to identify further potential affordable housing sites in the City of Ryde. The Council also expressed its willingness to find solutions to the housing crisis.

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 Hunters Hill Guest Column Spring into our competition My main joy in life post retirement, apart from my family, was St. Mark’s Playgroup. First term 2020 had just begun when we realised it was no longer wise to continue our activities which had brought joy to over 350 families the prior fourteen years. Our children would miss the usual social lives and activities these special years held. All age social events were cancelled. Deliveries of ice cream helped my grandchildren at particularly stressful times. An unexpected storm saw the gutters torn off my building resulting in my move to a nearby BnB for six months. On return home my life needed some changes. I decided to throw myself into my unit block garden to fill many empty moments. Quick masked trips to Bunnings to collect sick plants requiring attention were undertaken. This provided me with activity and interaction for my mental health. At the end of COVID restrictions our lives started to return to normal. Speaking to Mayor Zac Miles I suggested, as Hunters Hill is Australia’s Oldest Garden Suburb, we should have a Spring Garden Competition. The Mayor called a meeting with Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Krassoi and some local garden lovers. I had recently joined Hunters Hill Rotary. I mentioned the proposed Garden Competition to President Charles Amos who said as Rotary had run the Garden Competitions over 20 years ago Rotary should be involved. Hunters Hill Rotary and our Council have now joined forces for what is shaping up to be an exciting program. I encourage all residents in the Municipality of Hunters Hill to come on board and support the competition. Many of us had our lives affected by COVID. There is NO ENTRY FEE. There are several categories calling for entries. If you don’t choose the appropriate one don’t worry as the judges will enter it in the right section. Entries close on 18 September. Further information and Entry Forms are available at Huntershill.nsw.gov.au/garden/ The historic Hillman Orchard adjoins Vienna and will benefit from all proceeds of the event with the planned restoration and maintenance. If any readers can assist we are trying to locate any photographs of the original orchard. On Sunday, October 8 immerse yourself in the beauty of Spring in the Municipality by viewing many beautiful gardens and being inspired by some of the incredible talent of our local gardeners. The winning gardens can be viewed along with the showcase gardens of Milthorpe, Ivy Alley and Clifton. Open Garden Tickets are $25 and can be booked at Eventbrite http://bit.ly/ hhopengardenday Check in on October 8 will be at The Hunters Hill Club between 9.30 to 11.30am when maps of the gardens to be visited will be provided. We look forward to you entering the Spring Garden Competition, adding to the ongoing beauty of our community and visiting our Open Garden Day. Pamela Alvarez is a Spring Garden Competition Member, Rotarian and long term resident. To The POINT By Pamela Alvarez HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles Exploring our pride of place This event, jointly presented by Council and the Rotary Club of Hunters Hill, is on Sunday, October 8 from 10am to 4.30pm. Beginning at the Hunters Hill Club for check in, the Open Garden Day program will feature the well-known ‘Clifton House’, a property many may recognise as the backdrop in previous seasons of Channel Ten’s reality television series ‘The Bachelor’, as well as scenic laneway nursery, ‘Ivy Alley’ and winning gardens from the 2023 Hunters Hill Spring Garden Competition. Not only is the Open Garden Day a chance to see some incredible local spaces but it is also an opportunity to connect and learn from other local gardeners – and all for a good cause - to raise funds for the maintenance of the historic Hillman Orchard, located in Alexandra Street. I hope everyone gets the chance to join us on the day and explore these iconic gardens. Tickets are available through the Rotary Club of Hunters Hill via Eventbrite at bit.ly/ hhopengardenday. Cat chat Hunters Hill is home to some unique native wildlife, which can be vulnerable to popular pets, such as cats. With the aim to keep both these well-loved species out of harm’s way, our neighbours at Lane Cove Council are hosting a talk, led by RSPCA NSW, on ‘Keeping Cats Safe and Happy at Home’. The talk, held online via Zoom on Thursday 31 August from 7pm, will offer insights and It’s almost the time of the year when we can enjoy the natural beauty of Hunters Hill, and this year the hard work of dedicated gardeners participating in Hunters Hill’s Spring Open Garden Day will be on full display - tickets are now on sale for the open gardens. advice on cat safety and enrichment to help extend and enhance the lives of cats, while reducing their impact on wildlife by sharing tips to keep pet cats happy, safe and healthy at home. Bookings are required for this event and can be accessed through the Lane Cove Council website. Road rules With Road Rules Awareness Week (21- 27 August) underway, now is a perfect time to improve your knowledge of traffic laws, to ensure you are as safe as possible behind the wheel. The week-long program is an initiative of Transport for NSW, to remind everyone that road safety is a shared responsibility -and knowing the road rules is one of the best ways to help keep yourself and others safe. See the road rules page on the Transport for NSW website to refresh your knowledge; and please remember to take care and travel safely. Clr Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill LETTERS to the Editor TWT welcomes letters from our readers. You can submit yours at: weeklytimes.com.au/letters Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied for letters sent by mail, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680 Matildas stole our hearts Dear Sir, The Matildas and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup have stolen all of our hearts, and we have ridden the wave of emotion across a whole month of top-quality action, with the best players from the best teams playing outstanding football right here in our city. As the fireworks exploded and the ticker tape rained down on the eventual champions Spain as they collected their trophy, this signalled not the end, but the beginning of a love affair with women’s football that Australia needs to embrace. We all know the A-League Women is the top flight of female football in Australia, where the next Matildas are nurtured and we only have to wait eight weeks before a new season starts and we get to see some of our national team heroes in action. Under 16s can get a free season pass, allowing access to every home game for their favourite team. An amazing offer! But did you know that North Western Sydney boasts two teams in the top flight of National Premier League football, namely Spirit FC and Gladesville Ravens. Sharing their home, Christie Park - like the giants of Inter and AC Milan - the season is coming to its climax right now. Whilst the Ravens are consolidating their place in the top division and finish their season on September 3 at Christie Park with a 7.10pm kick off against Northern Tigers, Spirit FC are looking at finals football and will be in action in the semi-finals soon against the biggest teams in New South Wales. What a great way to keep the momentum going after the World Cup. Who knows, you might see the future Sam Kerr or Mary Fowler out there, and it could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship with the world game. TEXI SMITH Meadowbank Reflecting on the community’s challenges BY KYLEA TINK MP* I took the opportunity to speak about the frighteningly rapid growth of homelessness among women: those fleeing violence, and ageing women who live alone. I am sorry to report progress at the Federal level is minimal. The fortnight did see the commencement of 10 days paid domestic violence leave for all Australians: I welcome this change. I hope people experiencing violence will use it to move to a safer space but the legislation will not solve the crisis that every year sees nearly 8,000 women return to dangerous environments after fleeing. They have nowhere else to go, another 9,000 become homeless. Crisis response services are overburdened and emergency shelters are overflowing. With over 96 women having lost their lives to domestic violence in the 84 weeks since January 1, 2022, we must do more. A disturbing number of older women are also experiencing poverty and homelessness, with half of the older women living in private rentals in Greater Sydney living in poverty, two out of five homeless individuals are women who have found themselves in this situation due to life events such as losing a job, the death or a partner or another unforeseen event. I am inviting people to join my THE MOST recent parliamentary sitting week left me reflecting on the challenge of homelessness, housing affordability, violence in our community and our ageing population: and what we can do to address them. Aging Well in North Sydney Advisory Board so if this is an area you are passionate about, I’d love to hear from you via [email protected]. I’ve consistently argued in Parliament that we must hold ourselves accountable for genuine progress to end homelessness and violence across our community. If we work together this can be achieved but it will take bold ambition, a firm commitment to pursue change and, in some circumstances, creative thinking. * Kylea Tink MP is the Independent federal Member for North Sydney Contractor appointed for the Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Centre A Contractor was this week appointed by Lane Cove Council to build Lane Cove’s new Sport and Recreation Centre on River Road. ADCO Constructions will be the head construction contract for the $75m project after successfully building Lane Cove Council’s multi-award winning The Canopy development several years ago. Designed by AJ+C Architects, the new eight court multi-sport community facility, bistro and 250 space car park is being built on the car park and former clubhouse at the Lane Cove Golf Course, which will remain open throughout the construction program. Lane Cove General Manager Craig Wrightson said the new Centre will open in 2025. “The new facility will be where everyone can play and socialise whether it be netball, basketball, tennis, dancing, or social events,” he said. “By the end of 2025, the community will be able to enjoy the four indoor and four outdoor courts, indoor and outdoor dining, multi-purpose community rooms, and pro shop, all with views over the tree-lined golf course and valley”. Mr Wrightson assured golfers they can continue to use the course throughout the construction program. “The course entry and pro shop have been moved to a new temporary site on Gamma Road to enable earth works to begin,” he said. Lane Cove Council is currently undertaking a major works program. “This is another capital project delivered by the Council, following the soon to be opened $45m Wadanggari Park over the railway at St Leonards, the muchloved $80m The Canopy development, and the $15m 8 lane 50m pool, 900 seat grandstand and youth centre at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre complex,” Mr Wrightson said. ☐ An artist impression of Lane Cove’s new Sports and Recreation Centre.

Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 /CityofRyde www.ryde.nsw.gov.au Customer Service Centre 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected] Your City News RESIDENT ARTIST Along with my fellow City of Ryde Councillors Jordan Lane and Penny Pedersen, I took the opportunity last week to meet local sketcher Rooi Ping Lim, the first successful candidate in our exciting Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. The AiR program focuses on the development of artists by providing recipients with a spacious studio environment at Westward Cottage, in the heart of Ryde, which enables them to pursue and further extend their art practice. It supports professional development, showcases creativity in Ryde, and creates conversation through expression. Congratulations to Rooi, who is already producing some fantastic art. For more information visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/AiR INDONESIAN DAY A special gathering for our residents of Indonesian heritage is being held on Saturday 26 August at St Phil’s Anglican Church, Eastwood from 10.00am - 3.00pm. Indonesian Day is an annual event that provides a meaningful gathering for Indonesians residing in the Eastwood and Macquarie Park areas, offering them a sense of connection to their homeland and an opportunity to meet fellow Indonesians. HAVE YOUR SAY OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that affect the community. • Sportsground Allocation Policy Review (Closing 31 August 2023) • Charity Creek Cascades - Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 6 September 2023) • City of Ryde Events Plan 2024-2028 (Closing 10 September 2023) • City of Ryde – Ward Boundary Review (Closing 11 September 2023) • Field of Mars Reserve Draft Plan of Management & Land Recategorisation (Closing 26 September 2023) • Dog Off-Leash Trials 2023 (Closing 20 March 2024) Want to find out more? To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call Customer Service on 9952 8222. Sincerely, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM Mayor Phone 9952 8222 [email protected] GARAGE SALES 9.00am - 3.00pm - 7 Forster St, West Ryde List your garage sale for free at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales SAT 26 AUG And, in keeping with City of Ryde’s proud history of inclusiveness, it also aims to introduce Indonesian culture to other local residents, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. For more information visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ indonesianday EVENTS PLAN Council is developing a new City of Ryde Events Plan 2024-2028 that will provide clear direction for the future planning, development, and implementation of events in the City of Ryde local government area. We’d like to hear your ideas and opportunities for the City of Ryde’s events now and into the future, your priorities for action and what success looks like to you. Tell us your feedback by completing an online survey by 10 September 2023. For more information visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/HYS/ EventsPlan Received between 10 and 16 August 2023 LDA2023/0207 19 Myra Ave RYDE LDA2023/0208 21 Myra Ave RYDE MOD2023/0165 56 Champion Rd TENNYSON POINT LDA2023/0204 86-88 Rowe St EASTWOOD LDA2023/0205 20 Stewart St EASTWOOD Determined between 10 and 16 August 2023 LDA2023/0169 384-392 C/- GJS Property MACQUARIE PARK MOD2023/0136 63 West Pde WEST RYDE LDA2022/0403 80 Higginbotham Rd RYDE LDA2023/0049 12 O'Keefe Cr EASTWOOD LDA2023/0101 14 O'Keefe Cr EASTWOOD DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED For full details of the development applications received and determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices EVENTS IN OUR CITY City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM with Rooi Ping Lim and Clr Jordan Lane at Westward Cottage SPONSORED BY: ENTRIES CLOSE: THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2023 INCLUDING LOCAL SCHOOL GARDENS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, COMMERCIAL GARDENS AND BUSHCARE SITES ENTRIES OPEN

realeSTaTe&FINaNCe Recent local property sales* ABBOTSFORD 4 Curtin Avenue, 3B, 519 m2 , House $3,350,000 (18 Aug 23) Antonio Ariola, Belle Property Drummoyne BALMAIN 12 Jane Street, 2B, 108 m2 , House $1,850,000 (19 Aug 23) Brandon Nguyen, BresicWhitney Balmain 17/6 Thames Street, 1B, Apartment $1,065,000 (19 Aug 23) Monique Dower, Belle Property Balmain 7/6 Turner Street, 1B, Apartment $715,000 (19 Aug 23) Lynsey Kemp, Belle Property Balmain 26 Harris Street, 2B, 132.8 m2 , House $2,150,000 (15 Aug 23) Lynsey Kemp, Belle Property Balmain BEECROFT 2 Boronia Avenue, 4B, 904 m2 , House $2,700,000 (20 Aug 23) Chloe Mawass, Stone Beecroft 96 Hannah Street, 4B, 847.3 m2 , House $1,962,000 (19 Aug 23) Tony Aylmer, Century 21 West Pennant Hills 11/263-265 Midson Road, 2B, 170 m2 , Apartment $785,000 (17 Aug 23) Nick Bedford, McGrath Beecroft CARLINGFORD 100 Jenkins Road, 3B, 696 m2 , House $1,585,000 (20 Aug 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 24 Torquil Avenue, 4B, 734 m2 , House $2,120,000 (19 Aug 23) Joy Hsieh, Tracy Yap Epping 3 Hibiscus Avenue, 4B, 702 m2 , House $2,070,000 (18 Aug 23) Joy Hsieh, Tracy Yap Epping 43/2-8 James Street, 2B, 116 m2 , Apartment $653,000 (17 Aug 23) Matt Leong, Ray White Carlingford 100A Adderton Road, 4B, Duplex/Semi-detached $1,760,000 (16 Aug 23) Tian Hong, Ray White Epping 58/17-19 Jenkins Road, 2B, 121 m2 , Apartment $610,000 (15 Aug 23) Bobby Zhu, Ray White Parramatta CONCORD 14 Evelyn Avenue, 3B, House $2,800,000 (19 Aug 23) Paul Pettenon, Raine & Horne Concord 1A Tripod Street, 3B, 373.1 m2 , House $2,700,000 (19 Aug 23) Phillip Massa, DibChidiac Concord CONCORD WEST 335a Queen Street, 4B, Duplex/Semi-detached $2,600,000 (18 Aug 23) Phillip Massa, DibChidiac Concord DRUMMOYNE 144 Lyons Road, 3B, House $1,950,000 (19 Aug 23) Fiona Hellams, Ray White Newtown DUNDAS 10/175 Kissing Point Road, 3B, 286 m2 , Townhouse $1,150,000 (19 Aug 23) Matthew Formosa, Belle Property Parramatta DUNDAS VALLEY 9/148-152 Marsden Road, 3B, Townhouse $1,150,000 (15 Aug 23) Max Thurkettle, Pello - Northern Suburbs EASTWOOD 9A Clanwilliam Street, 5B, 447.5 m2 , House $3,171,000 (20 Aug 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 1/19 Alexandria Avenue, 5B, 341 m2 , House $2,050,000 (20 Aug 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 22/20 Ball Avenue, 2B, Apartment $865,000 (18 Aug 23) Catherine Li, Ray White Epping 1 Central Avenue, 4B, 904 m2 , House $2,560,000 (16 Aug 23) Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Epping 71 Raimonde Road, 5B, 450 m2 , House $2,315,000 (16 Aug 23) Catherine Li, Ray White Epping 19/36-40 Balaclava Road, 4B, 446.7 m2 , Townhouse $1,710,000 (16 Aug 23) Tian Hong, Ray White Epping EPPING 2/42A Kent Street, 2B, Apartment $770,000 (19 Aug 23) Zack (Hengke) Liu, Raine & Horne Carlingford 27/42C Kent Street, 1B, Apartment $680,000 (18 Aug 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 34-36 Fernhill Avenue, 5B, 1,764 m2 , House $3,875,000 (18 Aug 23) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney 23 Third Avenue, 5B, 796 m2 , House $2,880,000 (18 Aug 23) Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Epping 3/22 Bridge Street, 2B, 100 m2 , Apartment $802,000 (16 Aug 23) Catherine Li, McGrath Epping GLADESVILLE 1/72A Eltham Street, 2B, 172 m2 , Townhouse $1,745,000 (18 Aug 23) Emma Challen, Stone North Ryde G03/8 Wharf Road, 1B, Unit $635,000 (18 Aug 23) George Agostino, McGrath Ryde 106/428 Victoria Road, 1B, 60 m2 , Apartment $550,000 (17 Aug 23) Fan Li, Ray White Bella Vista GREENWICH 4/20 Bellevue Avenue, 2B, Apartment $900,000 (17 Aug 23) Chris Keane, Stone Greenwich HABERFIELD 176 Bland Street, 4B, 695 m2 , House $4,600,000 (19 Aug 23) Michael Tringali, McGrath Leichhardt HUNTERS HILL 41A Bonnefin Road, 5B, 824 m2 , House $4,800,000 (19 Aug 23) Tracey Dixon, McGrath Hunters Hill 6 Wybalena Road, 5B, 720 m2 , House $4,350,000 (15 Aug 23) Tracey Dixon, McGrath Hunters Hill 4/15 Ferry Street, 3B, 234 m2 , Townhouse $2,300,000 (15 Aug 23) Nicholas Cowdrill, McGrath Hunters Hill LANE COVE 1205/280-288 Burns Bay Road, 1B, Apartment $630,000 (15 Aug 23) James Garwood, Garwoods Cammeray LEICHHARDT 95a Allen Street, 4B, 205 m2 , House $2,150,000 (17 Aug 23) David Eastway, Hudson McHugh Leichhardt MACQUARIE PARK 10/8 Tuckwell Place, 2B, Townhouse $1,040,000 (21 Aug 23) Johnny Oh, Pello - Northern Suburbs 4/46 Fontenoy Road, 2B, 167 m2 , Townhouse $1,066,000 (17 Aug 23) Eva Xu, Belle Property Epping 13/2 Rogal Place, 3B, 186 m2 , Townhouse $1,300,000 (16 Aug 23) Eva Xu, Belle Property Epping MARSFIELD 42a Culloden Rd, 4B, 304 m2 , Duplex/ Semi-detached $2,175,000 (21 Aug 23) Nathan Circosta, Ray White Carlingford 11 Oslo Street, 4B, 582 m2 , House $2,505,000 (19 Aug 23) Catherine Lu, McGrath Epping 11/25 Lancaster Drive, 3B, Apartment $955,000 (16 Aug 23) Rebecca Ying Li, McGrath Epping MEADOWBANK 5002/9 Angas Street, 1B, 109 m2 , Apartment $716,000 (16 Aug 23) Leighton Avery, Award Group West Ryde NORTH EPPING 225 Malton Road, 6B, 758 m2 , House $3,635,000 (19 Aug 23) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney NORTH RYDE 37A Coxs Road, 4B, 291 m2 , Duplex/Semi-detached $2,220,000 (22 Aug 23) James Sarzano, Stone North Ryde 217 Cox’s Road, 3B, 651 m2 , House $1,980,000 (19 Aug 23) Kim Toyer-Uttley, McGrath Ryde 32 Avon Road, 5B, 891 m2 , House $2,980,000 (18 Aug 23) Tim Cutcliffe, Cutcliffe Properties Mulgrave C307/1 Allengrove Crescent, 1B, Apartment $655,000 (16 Aug 23) Rebecca Ying Li, McGrath Epping NORTH STRATHFIELD 9 Carrington Street, 4B, 334 m2 , House $2,623,000 (16 Aug 23) Paul Pettenon, Raine & Horne Concord 7/22-24 Napier Street, 3B, Townhouse $1,540,000 (16 Aug 23) Antonio Ariola, Belle Property Drummoyne RUSSELL LEA 2/55-59 Parkview Road, 2B, 117 m2 , Apartment $962,000 (19 Aug 23) Mario Carbone, Ray White Drummoyne RYDE 15 Providence Road, 5B, Duplex/Semi-detached $2,502,000 (19 Aug 23) Peter Grayson, Bresic Whitney Hunters Hill 4 Christine Avenue, 2B, 607 m2 , House $2,400,000 (19 Aug 23) Alex Macri, Belle Property Ryde 33 Christine Avenue, 3B, 462 m2 , House $2,200,000 (19 Aug 23) Alex Macri, Belle Property Ryde 16/781 Victoria Road, 2B, Unit $665,000 (18 Aug 23) Lijian (Daniel) Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney 405/255 Morrison Road, 2B, Apartment $1,075,000 (15 Aug 23) (Jeffrey) Jiale Lin, Ray White Bella Vista STRATHFIELD 27 Cross Street, 5B, House $2,525,000 (19 Aug 23) Tarun Sethi, McGrath Strathfield 78 Barker Road, 5B, 847.3 m2 , House $3,750,000 (18 Aug 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield 21 Cotswold Road, 5B, 752.3 m2 , House $4,615,000 (15 Aug 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK 202/9 Australia Ave, 2B, Apartment $630,000 (18 Aug 23) Zhe (Roy) Zhou, Sy Realty Sydney WAREEMBA 9/157 Hampden Road, 2B, Townhouse $1,175,000 (18 Aug 23) Robert Patruno, Belle Property Drummoyne WEST RYDE 45 Bennett Street, 5B, 569.1 m2 , House $3,930,000 (19 Aug 23) Michael Dowling, Pello - Northern Suburbs 20 Moss Street, 4B, 626 m2 , House $2,405,000 (16 Aug 23) Scott Baxter, Ray White Epping 2/43 Tramway Street, 3B, 155 m2 , Villa $1,455,000 (16 Aug 23) Jena Chahine, Asset Estate Agents Arncliffe (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of those reported) 6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 Stunning finale marks end of spectacular global success Football Australia celebrates hosting the most successful FIFA Women’s World Cup ever Football Australia said it was proudly celebrating co-hosting the most successful and transformative edition of the tournament to date. A record-breaking crowd of more than 75,000 spectators attended the final, marking the fifth time the iconic stadium reached maximum capacity during the tournament. After an incredible, record-breaking month of football in two countries, 10 Stadiums and nine host cities, a new FIFA Women’s World Cup winner was crowned at Stadium Australia in a spectacular tournament finale. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino hailed the FIFA Wom- en’s World Cup transformational after USD $570 million in revenue was generated, allowing the tournament to break even for the first time. This iteration marked the first time 32 countries took part in the tournament, which previously featured 24 teams. Six different regional confederations were rep- resented. “Australia’s passion for football has never been clearThe 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup concluded on unday evening with a thrilling final showdown between Spain and England at Stadium Australia, with Spain crowned World Champions. ☐ Left, an English fan in full ‘Lioness’ costume didn’t get the result she wanted and, right, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final between England and Spain was a truly global spectacle. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTOS (A. Stavrinos) ☐ The Matildas won the nation’s hearts er. The record attendances, viewership numbers, and the extraordinary atmosphere throughout this tournament showcase how deeply our nation loves this game,” James Johnson, Football Australia CEO, said. “We understood the transformational power of the tournament and have worked tirelessly since we were granted hosting rights to use this moment to springboard Australian football into a new future, with women’s football leading the way for the game. “By every measure, the tournament has been a resounding success and the biggest and best ever edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. “The Australian sporting landscape will never be the same because the CommBank Matildas have changed things forever.” Australia’s own Matildas have done the nation proud. Their journey through the tournament captivated the na- tion with matches rating an average of 3.44 million per match. The aggregate viewership for their seven fixtures stands at a staggering 24.08m. Australia is only the second team to host a FIFA Wom- en’s World Cup and finish in the top four after the USA (winners in 1999, third place in 2003). An astonishing 164 goals were scored, surpassing all previous records. The tournament saw a spike in fan engagement, with almost 2 million fans attending matches, 500,000 over initial targets and projections, with 747,000 visitors at FIFA Fan Festivals. Stadiums have been full, with stadium occupancy of more than 84% across Australia and New Zealand. Australia’s matches in its seven matches during the tournament attracted 403,136 fans with an average of 57,591 for each match reaching 99.92% of capacity at each venue. In broadcast, Australia’s semi-final match against England broke records with 7.13 million viewers and a national reach of 11.15 million on Seven’s platforms, marking the most-watched television programme since 2001. Seven’s coverage of the tournament reached 18.6 million broadcast viewers with an additional 3.82 million on its streaming platform, 7plus. Sunday’s final between Spain and England reached 5.54 million and averaged 3.08 million.

Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 BUSINESS’ NIGHT OF NIGHTS! Northern Districts businesses on show H OLLYWOOD has the Oscars and the music industry has the Grammys – but for Northern Districts businesses, the annual night of nights is Wednesday 23rd August. That’s the date of the 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards. Precedent Productions Managing Director and Awards founder Steve Loe said: “There’s no doubt that local business owners and their staff work hard to provide the best possible service to their customers. “That’s why the annual Northern Districts Local Business Awards presentation night is always such a popular event. “It’s a glittering event that gives - nalists a chance to dress up and take a break so they can enjoy an evening of entertainment, good food, relaxed chat and celebration with their colleagues and people from other businesses from around the district.” Mr Loe said being a nalist at the Northern Districts Local Business Awards presentation night was an enormous achievement. “It’s also a chance for businesspeople and their teams to re ect on their successes with a fun night out,” he said. “Making it to the nalist presentation is a great re ection on their efforts and everyone is always extremely proud to be there. “All nalists in each category are announced, with their picture shown on the big screen. “It’s heart-warming to hear the deafening cheers from the crowd as everyone celebrates the achievement of all the businesses in the room.” Today is the day when nominees for the 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards discover if they have made it as a nalist. Mr Loe said the high quality of all nominees had made the job of judges incredibly diffi cult. “The Weekly Times, which has supported the awards as media partner for many years, will announce the - nalists in each category with a special feature in today’s paper,” he said. “This is a chance for customers and clients to see if the businesses they nominated have become nalists.” The Northern Districts Local Business Awards are only possible with the support of major partners, City of Ryde and NOVA Employment and support partners, The Epping Club, Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber, White Key Marketing and Cornerstone. “It’s with great pleasure that I congratulate all the nalists on their achievements, on behalf of the Northern Districts Local Business Awards,” Mr Loe said. “I would also like to thank the Northern Districts community for the huge support that they continue to show for their local businesses through the Awards every year. “Without them, these outstanding businesses would receive the recognition which they deserve.” For more information about the Local Business Awards, visit www.thebusinessawards.com.au. Scenes from last year's gala night. FINALIST 2023 LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS AW ARDS AW ARDS NORTHERN DISTRICTS NORTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 2 NORTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS - FINALISTS 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 Shop T2-4, 89 Beecroft road, Beecroft 02 9157 9089 | www.beecroftelegantdental.com.au Quality dental care. Changing Smiles & Lives Everyday. Our Services: • Full-mouth dental Implants • Same Day Implants • All on 4 dental implants • Orthodontics • Ceramic braces • Invisalign • Digital smile makeover • Veneers • Sleep Dentistry • Dental Cleaning • Fillings, Root Canals & Extract Free Consultation on Implants & Orthodontics

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Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 5 opposite David Jones Located on Level 3 The Missing Piece (TMP) is a brew bar meets eatery located in the heart of the Macquarie Shopping Centre, North Ryde. A fan-favourite for coffee lovers and foodies. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality brews along with fresh, insta-worthy beverages ranging from smoothies to decadent shakes to blended fresh juices. Our promise is to create the best café experience through excellent service, great coffee, and an always evolving menu of healthy dishes packed with flavour. Macquarie Shopping Center, Level 3 In front of David Jones & Uniqlo Shop 0488 031 700 NORTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS - FINALISTS 2023

12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 NORTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS - FINALISTS 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 7 Confi dence begins with Beecroft Elegant Dental B eecroft Elegant Dental Clinic is a dental practice located in Beecroft that is dedicated to providing remarkable dental care for not only Beecroft but its neighboring suburbs. “Dr Al is a highly quali ed dentist with over 20 years of experience,” a Team Member said. “Dr Al's goal was to create a dental practice that not only gives excellent dental service but treats patients as part of a family. His dedication and passion were to provide a unique caring experience that he found lacking in other dental practices throughout his career". Beecroft Elegant Dental off ers a wide range of the highest up-to-date technologies and equipment, allowing our dentists to easily and quickly diagnose any problems you may have and formulate an eff ective and timely treatment plan. Our technologies include: • CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns • EMS Flow • X- GUIDE- Same-Day Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • SNAP Simulation software • DIAGNOcam • Laser Dentistry “Receive no cost, no obligation professional second opinion on your dental condition," the team member said. "We off er convenient zero-interest payment plans. We will provide you with a lifetime of reasons to smile". Visit Beecroft Elegant Dental today at Shop T2-4, 89 Beecroft Road, Beecroft or phone 9157 9089. Web: www.beecroftelegantdental.com.au Perfect security solutions A UZWIDE Security Services is the perfect security solution for your business or your home. “Our tailored security service will ensure that your assets are safe and secure at all times,” a Team Member said. “We have a wide range of services to choose from, so you can nd the perfect one for your individual needs. “Our price guarantee means that you can’t nd better value anywhere else. You’ll be able to rest easy knowing that your assets are in safe hands with Auzwide Security Services. “We’re passionate about providing our clients with the best possible price, and we’re con dent that you will be impressed with our service as well. As a leader in security, we can help you customize security solutions to meet your needs. “Auzwide Security is 100% committed to client satisfaction. We listen to your needs and understand your challenges with security today.” Web: www.auzwide.com.au The ‘Bizzo’ is the Place to meet C lub Eastwood has been serving the community since February 1946 when it was formed as a businessman club for local Eastwood businesses. Since that time it has been an active business of Eastwood and supporting local community events such as Granny Smith and Lunar New Year Festival and local sporting clubs and schools. These days it is aff ectionally known known as “The Bizzo” and it is said "it's the place to meet or make friends in Eastwood." Website: www.eastwoodclub.com.au Place TO Learn and Grow K idz Prints provides high quality educational and care in the Epping community. Our service has a reputation for strong educators who work on each child’s individual development. We work with each child’s strength and interest and extend them with all possible learning opportunities. We provide a holistic and comprehensive school transition program to prepare our children to become con dent and involved learners, preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. We are open 7:30-6:00 to assist working families. Our menu is carefully designed to make sure a well-balanced diet is provided and promotes healthy eating habits. We are proud to be “exceeding” by the Department of Education, proving our commitment to each child’s health and safety, the importance of relationships with families and a strong leadership team. We off er children a place to grow and thrive in a safe, homely environment. We work well above the required ratios, to ensure that children can work in small groups, have more one-on-one time with their teachers, and eff ective supervision and care can be provided. We recommend meeting us and get to see this for yourself, feel free to call and arrange a tour today, to start in 2024! Everything to do with locks M ACQUARIE Locksmiths are experts in everything to do with locks and security products and have been in operation since 1981. “We are one of the last locksmith businesses in the area with a showroom and workshop that customers can visit for service and advice,” Manager owner Ben Brittain said. “We also have a small display of historic locks, keys and other security products. “Our aim is to provide a reliable and trusted service to residential, commercial, industrial, strata, real estate, government and institutional customers in the local area. “We are also a proud employer of several local locksmiths and apprentices and support a number of local schools, clubs, business chambers and the Rotary Club of North Ryde. Macquarie Locksmiths off ers a complete locksmith service including: • Lock supply, installation & repair. • Security screen doors. • Alarms and CCTV. • Safes. • Key duplication. • Security screen doors. • Alarms and CCTV. 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Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13 8 NORTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS - FINALISTS 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 Furniture Removalist & Storage Local & interstate Removalist At Your Door Unit 1301b/12 Nancarrow Avenue Ryde NSW 2112 Phone: 0430369991 Health &Wellbeing Superstore, with Nutrititionists and Naturopaths for general advice Large Range of: • Natural Australian Vitamins and Organic Products • Sports Supplements • Natural Beauty and personal Products • Eco Conscious Cleaning Products • Australian and New Zealand Manuka Honey • Crystals, Gemstones and Books 10 storewide for Seniors %OFF Top Ryde Shopping Centre, Ryde & Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre, Rhodes myhealthpantry.com.au [email protected] | 1300 034 786 AUZWIDE SECURITY THE CREATIVE SECURITY SOLUTION Auzwide Security is 100% committed to client satisfaction. We listen to your needs and understand your challenges with security today. Unit 35/1 Talavera Rd, North Ryde 02 9887 3433 | 0418 163 735 [email protected] Macquarie Locksmiths has been servicing the local area since 1981. We have a showroom and workshop for customers to visit our technicians for locksmith services, to purchase security screen doors locks, safes, digital locks, alarms & CCTV as well as carrying out repairs and providing advice. Our aim is to provide 5-star service, competitive pricing and high quality workmanship with products that we are confident to stand behind. 8 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 Furniture Removalist & Storage Local & interstate Removalist At Your Door Unit 1301b/12 Nancarrow Avenue Ryde NSW 2112 Phone: 0430369991 Health &Wellbeing Superstore, with Nutrititionists and Naturopaths for general advice Large Range of: • Natural Australian Vitamins and Organic Products • Sports Supplements • Natural Beauty and personal Products • Eco Conscious Cleaning Products • Australian and New Zealand Manuka Honey • Crystals, Gemstones and Books 10 storewide for Seniors %OFF Top Ryde Shopping Centre, Ryde & Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre, Rhodes myhealthpantry.com.au [email protected] | 1300 034 786 AUZWIDE SECURITY THE CREATIVE SECURITY SOLUTION Auzwide Security is 100% committed to client satisfaction. We listen to your needs and understand your challenges with security today. Unit 35/1 Talavera Rd, North Ryde 02 9887 3433 | 0418 163 735 [email protected] Macquarie Locksmiths has been servicing the local area since 1981. We have a showroom and workshop for customers to visit our technicians for locksmith services, to purchase security screen doors locks, safes, digital locks, alarms & CCTV as well as carrying out repairs and providing advice. Our aim is to provide 5-star service, competitive pricing and high quality workmanship with products that we are confident to stand behind.

14 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 9 Honor Roll of 2023 Finalists Automotive Services Alex's Window Tinting Basha Autohaus CMN Motors NorthSide Auto Electrics Terry Ryan Automotive Services Tyrepower Gladesville Ultra Tune - North Ryde Bakery/Cake Business Bakers Delight - Macquarie Centre Boronia Bakehouse One Seed Patisseries Oregano & Co Hunter's Hill Sergio's Cake Shop - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Beauty Services Australian Skin Clinics - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Barakha Beauty Parlour Bianca Calvi Makeup CH Sydney Lashes Colourful Salon Nails & Beauty De'Nelle Salon Everywhere Beauty Lane Cove LashesbyMey MaddyXO Beauty NN's Beauty And Nails Skintox Vanity Lane Cafe Brit's Kitchen Cav and Co Chantilly's Coffee Lounge - Macquarie Centre Cafe Flavours of Vietnam La Kantina. On Cowell The Missing Piece Cafe - Macquarie Centre Dental Services Beecroft Elegant Dental Clinic Corner 32 Dental Dental House Gladesville Macquarie Park Dentist Meadowbank Family Dental North Ryde Dentistry @ Macquarie Park Early Childhood Centre Bangalow Preschool Heritage House Childcare and Early Learning Centre - Beecroft Imaginations Pre-school Jenny's Kindergarten & Early Learning Lane Cove North Kids Club Macquarie Park Kidz Prints Preschool Lane Cove Montessori Academy Lane Cove West Montessori Academy Macquarie Park Montessori Academy Midson Road Child Care Centre North Ryde Early Learning Centre Rise Early Learning - Epping Road Shepherds Bay Montessori Academy Childcare Centre Education Service Bonobo Education Delicato Music Academy Einstein Kidz Abacus Justfootball Academy Kumon Epping Langston Place Education Centre Miracle Maker Tutoring & Education Planning Ryde Swimming Academy Summit Music School Fast Food/Takeaway Banquet Turkish Street Food - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Boronia Park Gourmet Charcoal Chicken & Salads Broaster Chicken Epping Charcoal Chicken @ Putney Chicken on Oxford Poseidon's Catch Saigon Summer - Macquarie Park The Beef Burger Fitness Services Anytime Fitness - Gladesville Anytime Fitness Lane Cove Applied Fitness Training Club Body Worx Empower360 Fitness Hwarang Taekwondo West Ryde Sky J Pilates Snap Fitness 24|7 Gladesville Snap Fitness North Ryde Teambros Fitness Club - West Ryde The Fitness Edge Health and Aquatic Centre Ustudiopt Personal Trainer Beecroft Florist Blossom House Florist - Eastwood Shopping Centre La Vie en Rose Florist Petals of Putney Pure Flowers The Village Florist Hunters Hill Fruit & Vegetable Shop Eastwood Village Superfresh Figtree Green Grocer Panetta Mercato - Macquarie Centre The Growers - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Urban Fresh Putney Hairdresser Designs by Karizma Hair Milano Hair Studio SARBO & Co The Lush Collective Hair Studio - Epping The Salon The Style Above Health Improvement Services Care Rehab Hunters Hill Optical Leapfrog Therapy Meadowbank Physio - The Movement Mill My Health Pantry - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Myphysio West Ryde Ryde District Podiatry Spooner Specialist Physiotherapy Tensegrity - Eastwood Well Spine Chiropractic West Ryde Physiotherapy Wise Specialist Emergency Clinic Hotel/Bottle Shop/Bar Club Eastwood Midway Cellars - Porters Liquor Ryde Roma Vino North Epping Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club New Business Messy Makers Ryde and Lower North Shore Mobile Rainbow Dog Wash More Social Aus Putney Dance Co. Sewing For Boats Teambros Fitness Club - Epping TFCG Events The Mandala Social Performing Arts Dance Action Katcha Music KLD Performing Arts Lane Cove Dance Academy Lane Cove Theatre Company Stepaside Studios The Edge Dance Centre Pet Care Beecroft Vet Epping Veterinary Clinic Gladesville Vet Hospital Petbarn - West Ryde Small Animal Specialist Hospital The Pawfessionals Pharmacy Blenheim Road Pharmacy East Ryde Pharmacy Lane Cove Advantage Pharmacy Midway Family Pharmacy - Midway Shopping Centre Naim Pharmacy Pharmacy 4 Less - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Star Discount Pharmacy TerryWhite Chemmart - Putney Professional Services ACE Optical Eastwood Asa Studio Australian Property Investment Solutions Bendigo Community Bank Epping Fioro Legal Solicitors Goal Financial Services Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - North Ryde In The Hill Conveyancing Jamesons Strata Management - Ryde LickYourPhone Media Solid Solar Services WEN Architects Real Estate Agency Agency 1 Real Estate BSR - Buying Selling Renting - @realty McGrath - Hunters Hill Melrose Estate Agents Ryde Raine & Horne Gladesville | Hunters Hill Ray White Meadowbank Tracy Yap Realty Restaurant Il Posto Lane 198 Lipari Pizza Bar Mezza Via - Midway Shopping Centre Piccolina Hunters Hill The Governor Hotel Verace Pizzeria Via Napoli Pizzeria - Lane Cove Zaitoune Mezza and Grill Service & Trade Another Level Cleaning Blackrock Electrical Contractors Delta Steam Cleaning Double J Removals Grove Spark Macquarie Locksmiths McIntosh Electrical Olympic Locksmiths Opal Carpentry Pest Protocols Removalist at Your Door Service Heroes Stop Drip Plumbing Tier 1 Electrical & Data Wash Mart Sole Operator Anthony Sherman Landscape Gardening and Maintenance Blossom Lawns & Gardens Feng Shui Concepts Mortgage Better Noemie Vonthron Photography Otters Swim School The Garage Photo Studio Virtual Associate Services Specialised Business Aussie Property Portfolio Australia Post - Blenheim Road Auzwide Enterprises Northern Districts Estate Mate Concierge Lane Cove Return and Earn Luxe Oceania Magical Kids Entertainment Marie Ramos Photography My Tiny Universe Photography Stryder - Community Transport Tiny Tots Event Hire Specialised Retail Business Arovec Gadgets 4 Geeks Good Games - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Helloworld - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Independent Living Specialists - Lane Cove North Ryde Delicatessen R.M.Williams - Macquarie Centre Wishbone Sydney Xclusive Mobile Phones - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre NORTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS - FINALISTS 2023

Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES 0414 658 956 • Chartered Accountant & Registered Tax Agent • Provided at reasonable rates www.rgaccounting.com.au AIR CONDITIONING TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING 9481 0667 • Sales • Service • Installation • Repairs, • Preventative Maintenance. On all domestic, commercial & industrial, Air conditioners. www.townandcountryair.com.au AU18964 Lic 125392c ACE AIR CONDITIONING 0411 967 333 Sales, Repair & Install Split & Ducting A/C. Lic 236838c RYDE PROVEN AIR CONDITIONING 1300 776 247 All Air Conditioning Work Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship • Repairs • Service/Maintenance • Installation www.provenair.com.au 354131C AU52275 ALLIANCE CLIMATE CONTROL 8036 2372 Air Conditioning Installation, Service & Repairs. Receive $400* Cash-Back trade in old A/C Daikin & Fujitsu Specialist Dealer, Split & Ducted.t. www.alliancecc.com.au Lic 271472C ANTENNA MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST 0431 444 111 Local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens Disc, Gov app 5 yrs warranty. ARCHITECTS PETER HALL ARCHITECTS P/L 9878 5850 P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm, capable of handling all types of work, both residential and commercial, alterations or new. ASBESTOS REMOVAL ASBESTOS AWAY Tony 0405 317 807 * All types of Asbestos removal * Garages & Sheds Demolition * Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections * Free Quotes * All areas * Fully compliant with Safe Work NSW Reg. * Fully Licensed & Insured www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au Facebook/Instagram: Asbestos Away Sydney Lic.Class B 210719 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS 9879 4855 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Complete bathroom renovation for $20,999* including tiles and fittings to the value of $3,999* 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.spinryde.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP *Quoted prices are based on a 5m2 floor area and do not include asbestos or wall removal* JAYCORP RENOVATIONS 0424 261 818 Combined 30 years of experience in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Our aim is to restore, and recreate a timeless quality finish in your home. Please visit our website for recent projects. www.jaycorprenovations.com.au Lic 306197c BATHROOM RENOVATIONS (CONTINUED A P S BATHROOMS 0410 454 165 Thinking of Renovating? Call us for a free quote Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Renovations. Over 20 years experience. Lic: 207688c HOPE RENOVATIONS Bill 0433 909 406 Over 20 years-experience in bathroom, laundry & balcony renovation. Tiling, waterproofing & carpentry service. Qualified & high-quality finish. Lic.205959C BATHROOM MAKEOVERS SYDNEY PROPERTY RENOVATIONS 0413 244 881 Complete quality service from start to finish including design. Home warranty insurance available. No obligation free quote and advice. Lic 229943c BEDDING BEDS & WALL BEDS 9879 4226 Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses, Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local bed shop! Paul GIles New & Seconds Mattresses. 1A / 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville BLINDS SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS 8765 1733 Free measure & quote! Good quality. Holland blinds, vertical drapes & venetian blinds at factory prices. Washing & repairing of venetian blinds same day service. BLIND CLEANING FLEETMORE MOBILE BLIND CLEANING 1300 164 411 All blinds & curtains. Clean, repair & supply. Onsite service, pick up & deliver. Family business. BRICKLAYERS QUALITY WORK GUARANTEED Gary 0431 163 114 GSH Bricklaying Front fences. Ret walls, BBQ’s, Besser Blocks Pizza oven sub frames. Prompt Reliable service Lic No 180752c BRICK & BLOCK LAYING Steve 0409 124 751 Extensions, Front fences, garden walls etc. Plus heritage work. Call Steve. Lic. 55906c BUILDERS GRAMERCY PROJECTS Nathan 0410 427 427 * Design & Construct Custom Built Homes * Extensions, Alterations & Additions * Renovation Packages * Kitchen & Bathrooms * Decks & Pergolas * Home Warranty Insurance Available * No obligation fee quotes wwwgramercyprojects.com.au Lic. 300222c BUILDING CONTRACTORS TASSONE DESIGN & CONSTRUCT 0418 493 789 For all new work, extensions & alterations, renovations or refurbishments. MBA Quality work. Lic 100569c ALTERATIONS 0418 484 216 9674 7527 Ground & 1st floor additions decks & pergolas. Plans drawn from concept to completion.I. S. Giltinan Builder P/L. Lic 91637c BUILDING RENOVATIONS CMT BUILDING SERVICES (NSW) 0416 246 431 Over 20 years-experience in all aspects of residential and commercial renovations, refurbishments and alterations. [email protected] Lic: 254214C SYDNEY PROPERTY RENOVATIONS 0413 244 881 ● No obligation free quote and advice ● Home Warranty Insurance available ● Complete service from design to construction ● Specialising in alterations, additions, extensions ● Bathrooms, Kitchens, Laundries ● Decks, Pergolas & Landscaping ● Remedial & Structural Repairs Lic 229943c CARPENTER ALL CARPENTRY & BUILDING WORK John 0415 226 608 • Small jobs welcome. Insurance work. • Extensions, doors, windows, floors. • Decks & pergolas. • All gyprock & painting work. • Residential & commercial renovations. • Office & shop fit-outs. • Network of all other trades. • 25 years of experience. Fully insured. [email protected] Lic 100617c CARPENTER/BUILDER MJD CARPENTRY Matthew 0414 418 248 For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and maintenance works. Lic no 75741C BP CONSTRUCTIONS 0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948 All building work including renovations, extensions, decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms. www.bpconstructions.com.au Lic 195060c CARPENTER/BUILDER 0412 691 470 General carpentry, decks, pergolas, small renovations, gyprock walls, repairs, small jobs ok. Quality work. 25 years experience. Ted Ryan 0412691470. Lic no 1684c CARPENTRY 0468 612 956 All Renovations, Repairs & Painting Call Ernesto 0468 612956. [email protected] Lic 184942c ACE TRADE BUILDING SERVICES Michael Lyall 0407 912 355 All carpentry, renovations, decks, property maintenance & repairs. All general build- ing work. Fully insured. Lic 188739C CARPENTRY & JOINERY CARPENTRY & JOINERY James 0428 581 542 For construction & repair of decks, pergolas, doors, new building work & carports. Lic 179663c CARPET LAYING BILL ROWE CARPETS 0410 602 631 New carpet laid, re-stretching, repairs. 40 yrs experience. CEMENT RENDERING J PRESTIGE RENDERING 0410 746 378 Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q CLEANING – HIGH PRESSURE NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN 9888 5406 0414 765 181 Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer. No job too small. SATIFACTION GUARANTEED JOHN 0481 137 778 * Driveways * Paths * Decking * Brick * Sandstone * All external hard surfaces underthepumppressurecleaning.com CLOTHESLINES DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691 Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on new or repairs. Full range of folding lines. Call Richard 0407 585 691. CONCRETING AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE Charlie 0413 777 239 Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. Lic. 129968c TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791 Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c CONCRETE CUTTING MASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758 Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. COMPUTERS GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS 1300 929 414 0401 339 402 IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. All work guaranteed. www.g1computers.com.au To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 ELECTRICIANS (CONTINUED) RYDE PROVEN ELECTRICAL 1300 776 247 Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship •Family Owned & Operated •Fast Local Service •All Electrical. Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans www.prove nair.com.au 354131C LOCAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES James 02 8036 2372 Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician • Electrical Repairs • Smoke Alarms • Switchboards upgrades • PowerPoints • Lighting installation • Home Safety Checks • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C LEVEL 2 ELECTRICIAN RYDE AREA Ryan 0414 602 995 • All Electrical, Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans • Hot Water & Alarm Systems • Switchboard Upgrades • Private Pole Installations & Replacements Lic. 400997C L2 Lic. 00404781 EMS Lic. 000251985 LOCAL 24/7 SAME DAY SERVICE Charles 0480 087 099 EMERGENCY WITHIN ONE HOUR! MENTION THIS AD FOR $50 OFF! Licensed Electrician and Level 2 ASP 5226 All electrical works and repairs. Fuse box, smoke alarms, powerpoints, lights/sensors, stoves, fans, hot water, rewires and more. Level 2 ASP – Poles, metering, solar, defect notice, upgrades & more. Over 20 years experience. No job too big or small. Trustworthy, Friendly & honest service. Insured. Competitive price. Pensioner 20% discount. All work Guaranteed! Lic 285316c EXCAVATIONS FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & MINI EXCAVATIONS Glen 0418 268 040 Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen FENCING PRIMO FENCING 0402 981 141 Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs. Workmanship guaranteed. Call Colin 0402 981 141 LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes SMITH FENCING 0400 598 403 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com ANDREW SPIES FENCING 0410 534 692 Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com Phone Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 COUNSELLING HOPEWISE COUNSELLING GLADESVILLE Maggie Morgan 0418 672 379 * Grief & Loss * Relationships * Anger Management * Stress, Anxiety, Depression * Workplace * Retirement * Life Coaching * Teenagers www.hopewisecounselling.com.au DAMP PROOFING ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA 1300 301 210 0412 229 955 • Rising damp & Condensation proofing • Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems • Contact for free quote. • 20 years local experience. www.antidamp.com.au DENTIST PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 9809 7110 • Over 25 years’ experience in Putney • Renowned for gentleness and care • Exceptional quality at affordable price • Prompt appointments. 6 days • Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard • Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au DENTAL GARDEN, HUNTERS HILL 107 Pittwater Road 9363 9190 Gentle calming relaxed environment. Emergency 24/7 answered by Dentist. Family, cosmetic & pain relief dentistry. Initial bonus gift when quoting TWT. www.dentalgarden.com.au ELECTRICIANS EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES Gerard 0408 447 882 All electrical repairs – residential & commercial rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new work. Call Gerard. Lic 82184c GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES 9807 1957 0419 200 011 All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543 Local Electrician. No job too small. Over 30 yrs experience. Lic 80753C LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN Blake 0488 843 495 + Small family-owned business + Lights, power points, NBN help, repairs + Small jobs welcome + Seniors discount 100% satisfaction guaranteed Lic 288540c RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN 20+YRS EXP Ian 0412 988 012 ✓ Same Day Service ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) ✓ Pensioner Discounts ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville ✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C FENCING (CONTINUED) KOALA FENCING Martin 0412 010 212 Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. call Martin 0412 010 212 AXFIX FENCING 0498 058 885 Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool council requirements. Call Andrew. ACTIVE FENCING Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Quality timber boundary fencing & gates supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Lic R89295 FLORIST BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST 9874 1577 Orders taken. Flowers and gifts for all occasions. Delivery in and around Denistone and nationwide. eastwoodflowerdelivery.com.au FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE 0417 457 897 Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 40 years experience. GARAGE DOORS RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote. GARDENING ABLOOM ACE GARDENING 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance, Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad GECKO PLANTSCAPE Robbie 0412 131 362 Irrigation solutions for your garden during water restrictions. Horticultural advice, garden maintenance and green walls. Qualified Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 0412 131 362 NORTH RYDE GARDENING 0414 765 181 9888 5406 Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan. A & A ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack GARDENING & TREE SERVICES 0412 594 911 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 GARDENING (CONTINUED) AAA ABLE ABACA GARDENING Michael 0452 445 410 Tree lopping/trim, turfing, weeding, retaining walls, garden makeovers. All your landscaping needs. Fully insured. Free quotes GAS SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C GLASS GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE 9817 3416 9816 3055 Glass repairs, shower screens, mirrors. All glass requirements. [email protected] 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS 9477 5943 We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning • Discounted prices & free quotes • Over 40 years in the industry • Fully licenced and insured • Comprehensive warranties HAIRDRESSER WANT A GREAT HAIRCUT? 9888 5257 Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East. HANDYMAN S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Sam 0414 413 326 Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Ph. Sam NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 17 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 LANDSCAPING (CONTINUED) LANDSCAPING 0419 447 126 Hands on experience in all trades. Gardens, Lawns & paving. Brick/blockwork & Concreting. Retaining walls, gates & fencing. Pool areas, decks & pergolas. RICK’S LANDSCAPING 0414 355 740 Yard clean, lawn & turf, weed & dig, tree lop/prune. Concrete jobs, paving, retaining walls. Reasonable prices. Free quotes. LAUNDRY/BATHROOM NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 Full premium renovation service - waterproof, tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.nicholascarpentry.com.au NSW Building Lic No 108119c LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply) PAINTERS & DECORATORS PETER PAINTING 0423 808 115 8819 2795 25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES 0412 944 025 Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c MICHAEL THE PAINTER Michael 0412 444 838 • Professional and reliable • All types of painting • All areas • Reasonable rates • Best quality • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc Call Michael. Lic 320177c ASPECT PAINTING & DECORATING 0401 951 257 All types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. Lic 149577c EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162 * Master Painters Association member. * Dulux accredited. Interior/exterior. * Specialised in repairing & repainting. *Pensioner discount. Quality guaranteed. www.edgepainting.net Lic. 267578cMPA280514 HONEST PAINTING 0452 639 991 Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991. Lic 312751 PAINTERS & DECORATORS (CONTINUED) PERFECTION PAINTERS Joseph 0451 123 231 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free & Quote Insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au Lic. 269706C STEVE’S PAINTING SERVICE 0401 018 561 Over 16 years experience. Repair specialist. Dulux paint, interior/exterior. 5-year job guarantee. Free quote. Pensioner discount. PATIOS ELITE PATIOS 0408 623 048 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Transform Your Outdoor Space with Our Expert Patio Building Services! Your local Stratco Authorised Patio Dealer 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.elitepatios.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP PEST CONTROL ACCESS PEST CONTROL 0423 017 515 All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Lic # 5092837 FORENSIC PEST CONTROL 1300 360 457 Your Local Family Business Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252 PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 NOISES IN THE ROOF? BE RODENT FREE THIS WINTER FROM AS LITTLE AS $180.00. We also do Poss Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL 0423 203 356 ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services From $149. www.bugzoff.com.au ANDY THE PESTIE 0405 589 705 Friendly, Affordable & Local. General pest control. Termite inspection & treatment. Free quotes. Senior discount. Lic 5109540 PLASTERING GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Call Demitri Lic 288665c PLUMBERS BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST 9638 1398 0419 409 130 All general plumbing including gas. (24hr Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome. COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE 0414 808 809 9808 3020 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 PLUMBERS (CONTINUED) PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792 POOLE & CO PLUMBING 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985 YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. 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Lic 143252c KITCHENS 0413 395 444 FULL KITCHEN PACKAGE $4999 Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, Gladesville [email protected] [email protected] www.arycokitchen.com.au COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Glenn 0414 717 111 Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete job. All trades. Unbeatable prices. Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes. Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 Lic no 301036c KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Shelf to drawer conversions. No job to small. Free quotes 7 days [email protected] Lic no 139738C LANDSCAPING A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Weed, prune, trim, landscape, dig & pave. Retaining walls & rubbish removal. Fully insured. Pensioners discount.

18 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 23 August, 2023 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 ROOFING J & M SCHALK. 9878 4483 0408 642 056 Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac- ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/ skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c SAM’S ROOFING P/L Sam 0416 178 058 All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c TOP RYDE TOP ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 • High pressure cleaning • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c ROOF PAINTING AARON’S ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc. STOVE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828 TILES/TILING ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES Gabriel 0404 032 426 Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers, kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance. Call Gabriel. Lic 251461c ALL TILE SHOWER REPAIRS Michael 0402 624 247 Re-grouting Re-sealing Waterproofing and re-tiling Lic. 378876c TREE LOPPING S T J GROUP TREE SERVICES 0401 181 780 Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve TREE LOPPING SERVICES 0412 594 911 The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump grinding storm work. Emergency services qualified arborist landscaping . Best and cheapest service. 15 years experience. Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 AJ’S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL 0412 933 031 Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quotes pensioner disc. Extra services incl. stump, grinding, garden maint, small concrete jobs. A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Landscaping, stump grinding & rubbish removal. Weed, prune, trim & dig. Fully insured. Pensioners discount. ROOF REPAIRS BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. Lic 123259C RUBBISH REMOVALS GARRY’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Cheapest Prices Call Garry 0416 295 790 * All types of waste (large or small) * Household * Deceased estates * Senior Discount * Free quotes * 30 years exp * 7 days We’ll SAVE you. FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL Glen 0418 268 040 • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes • Excavator for hire • Domestic/Commercial • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen. SAFETY RAILS SAFETY RAILS BY RAILS 2U Les 0439 967 102 Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel or timber, internal or external. Obligation free quotes, fully insured, senior discounts. Covid safe – fully vaccinated. SOLICITORS & CONVEYANCING LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122 Established 1983 - Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring Power of Attorney. Home visits available. 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville E LEE LAWYERS 7202 8088 Compensation Law, Wills & Estates & Conveyancing. Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Fixed fee for simple Wills. First consultation free. Suite 14/1 Railway Pde, Burwood www.eleelawyers.com.au TV REPAIRS EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE 0412 566 100 9807 2772 • Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus • Get your DIGITAL Ready • All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years TUITION MATHEMATICS Joanne 0401 914 269 Yr4-12 Ext 1&2. Very experienced Teacher & Tutor. Both in person & online sessions have proven to be popular. WALL & CEILING PANELLING DECORATIVE WALL FINISHES John 9887 4421 Traditional & contemporary panel styles Wet area interior & semi exterior Ideal for wainscoting Quick and easy installation Email [email protected] WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 WINDOW CLEANING NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING, 9808 6773 Eugene 0415 258 454 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. Eugene Hunters Hill Women Tue Aug 15 Social Triples A Allum J Beale L Stephenson d A Allum J Brown K Stewart, T Blong B Logan L Cook d P Kelly B Way P Hirst, J Bishop K Saggers J Lloyd d N Snashall V Walhquest A Lowe LYNNE North Ryde RSL Women Tue Aug 15 Social Rk 8 Wendy Hyland Agi Broholm v Francis Lancett Chris Unwin Congratulations to our ladies playing Pennants Division 1 has won their first two rounds Divisions 2 and 3 both won their Rd 1 and lost Rd 2 Raffle Helen Gloria Elaine Thu Aug 17 No Social Pennants Rd 3 Division 1 at home won Division 3 playing away also won Division 2 playing away were deated Raffle Ivy Marion Major Club Singles start Sep 29 watch the notice board for upcoming dates We are looking forward to “Skirts and Shirts” played against our men bowlers on Sat Sep 29 JULIE HOPE Denistone Women Tue Aug 15 Pennants Rd 3 Gde 2 Denistone lost to Beecroft 1-4 Gde 3 Denistone d North Ryde 5-0 Thu Aug 17 Aug Pennants Rd 4 Gde 2 Denistone d Carlingford 5-0 Gde 3 BYE Thu Aug 17 Social H Tumminello C Whitelock M Caldwell d P McClean C Minogue C Cupitt 16/11 R Pacey M Segula d C Dixon S Baillie 18/13 M Armstrong C Heming C Smith E Bell d M Armstrong F Langdon M Pollard H Simmons 18/14 Sun Aug 13 Denistone Bowling Club hosted a Travelling Bowlers day and together with bowlers from Denistone a great day was enjoyed 88 bowlers TRICIA LITTLE North Epping Women Tue Aug 15 Social S Caswell J Swan d J Palmer J Thorp 25/8 R Goldman M Phipps d L Watford M Garrick 23/10 P Spaul A Baguley R Delves d H Stibbs S Odbert S Farrelly 26/6 SUE ARCHIBALD North Epping Men Wed Aug 16 Club T Holden C Thurmer N Martelli d J Royer T Holden R Peterson 30/12 O Sherrard K Douglass d G Giudice R Phillips 27/9 P Baird C Maskill d N Oppedisano G Stace 20/16 N Swancott S Mewburn d T Warner L Byrne M Havron 32/12 P Baird C Maskill d N Oppedisano G Stace 20/16 B Godsell S Palmer P Delves d B Godsell G Scott M Hollier 21/18 Sat Aug 19 Club C Watford T Warner N Swancott d M Taylor S Farrelly G Scott 20/17 B Swan K Douglass G Stace d L Driessen D Byron R Peterson 23/7 J Graham S Palmer S Mewburn d P Baird J Havron C Maskill 23/21 D Thompson J Swan d W Spaul M Havron 20/19 T Gardiner P Harbrow d O Sherrard M Hollier 27/14 Major Pairs Rd SF N Martelli P Delves d R Phillips J Boulos 28/16 N Oppedisano A Caswell d D Dyer S Garvey 21/20 (extra end) C/ ship Singles SF P Delves d S Mewburn 25/20 A Caswell d R Matheson 25/23 KEN DOUGLASS North Ryde RSL Men Wed Aug 16 Social A Benson J French d J Glen J McConnell 27/15 S Addy P Collins d D Hope M Gale 24/21 P Auberson B Iacono d A Manu J Hui 32/12 Sat Aug 19 Social M Tims A Woods B Iacono d A Cusack P Cusack A Wray 20/14 B Hooker J McConnell d C Costa D Hope 29/16 G Inchley J Auberson d P Auberson R Inchley 35/15 Major Pairs C’Ship Final P Collins P Dowling d J Hui M Gale 21/16 PA Putney Tennyson Bowls Wed Aug 16 Social K Gleeson B Lancett R Marrins d S Millandro R Rees K Jennings 19/16 T Gibbons P Gray d P Anderson P Joint 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B Paxton R Moran D Madson 26/17 D Erskine G Screen R Johnston d S Smith O Hostrup G Scott 26/19 A Gordon J Moran P Zucconi d D Vanniekerk J Burke Kevin Mulhall 20/16 S Walder S Creedy d C Boardman B Patterson 20/15 M Cosby M Burrough J Bowring d M Collum W Godfrey G Boardman 19/17 DAVID ERSKINE Denistone Men Wed Aug 16 Social B Gibson V Ardino d C Coolahan G Hatch 18/14 G Mitchell A McMillan I Christopherson d D Galati B Morton J Knight 22/20 T Marcellino M Little G King d L Hall J Myers G Erickson 28/25 A Blake A Blake J Kenny d J Clough S Lee H Mawad 21/20 D Lee D Pocock A Moylan d J Rae B Coolahan G Scott 26/25 E Wong E Lam B Nicoll d T Locascio J Mohan D Moody 21/15 M Johnston T Thurtell P Harbrow d S Choi R Court G Carroll 19/18 Sat Aug 19 Social B Milner T O’Shanassy G Erickson d A McShane G Hatch D Linnert 24/19 A Blake E Coleman J Knight d M Little R Court S Skinner 25/21 P McPhie P McPhie P Dale J Walker d J Elliot C Heming J Myers M Lyall 30/14 M Johnston Z Bosnjakovic V 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Wednesday 23 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 19 BREADMAKER – new condition, good quality $30 Ph 0425 370 022 VACCUUM – cordless stick with power brush, very good condition $35 Ph 0425 370 022 MIX MASTER – rarely used $25 and JUICE MAKER – good quality $35 Ph 0425 370 022 RADIO SYSTEM – with CD and tape player, as new, stylish $65 Ph 0425 370 022 FURNITURE – small coffee table, bedside tables, mirrors, chairs, bookshelf from $20-45 each Ph 0425 370 022 GARDEN – pots, tools, leaf blower, hedge cutter, balcony table with 2 chairs. Various prices Ph 0425 370 022 GARDENING – cleaning services, local areas. Call Gary 0414 332 651 BAKERS DELIGHT TOP RYDE – hiring F/T Sales Manager, P/T & casual Sales Assistants. Email resume to wahroonga2016@ g m a i l . c o m <mailto:wahroonga2016@ gmail.com> or Ph 0434 767 498 WANTED TO BUY POSITION VACANT WORK WANTED FOR SALE ALL RECORDS - cash paid for good condition records - 60’s, 70’s, 80’s. Rock, Pop, Jazz etc. www.sydneyrecordtrader. com Ph: 9557 1030 ALL CARS WANTED – any year or model, any condition. Drivable or not, top cash paid. Call Wal on 0425 304 475 STAMPS – Australian predecimal stamps wanted. Kangaroos, KGY, pre-war covers, postcards, tags. Cash paid on the spot Ph: 0418 967 577 OBITUARIES CACHOPA, Mary Nora. Late of Denistone. Passed away on August 11. Aged 93 years. ELDRED, George Frank. Formerly of Melrose Park. Passed away on August 14. Aged 92 years. FINNAN, William John. Formerly of Gladesville. Passed away on August 9. Aged 93 years. H A R R I S O N - C H U R C H , Christopher Julian. Formerly of Leichhardt. Passed away on August 7. Aged 71 years. O’BRIEN, Josephine. Late of Huntleys Cove. Passed away on August 11. Aged 87 years. OLIVER, Geoffrey Newman. Formerly of West Ryde. Passed away on August 9. Aged 94 years. PAPALLO OAM, Nicholas Joseph. Late of East Lindfield. Passed away on August 13. Aged 85 years. TIMBRELL, Alice Mary. Formerly of Hunters Hill. Passed away on August 13. Aged 98 years. COOKWARE – good brands, big choice of chef knives & kitchen items from $2-25 each Ph 0425 370 022 HOME DECORATIONS – art pieces, various items from $15-$65 each Ph 0425 370 022 To advertise Phone: 9807 6666 ervices 9807 6666 ervices 9807 6666 GLASS SERVICES GRUBBISH REMOVAL ration WEST RYDE ROVERS 2013 Soccer Registrations New Members Welcome! GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN? New Players Welcome Karen Laing is presented with a framed women’s jersey by Rovers’ Life Member Karen Harrison. SOLICITORS DIRECTORY RONALD S. CZINNER & CO. Solicitors & Conveyancers 15/1 Jordan Street Gladesville 9816 2133 All legal & conveyancing matters. Level 3, Suite 27, 1-7 Jordan Street Gladesville Wills, Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardian, Conveyancing 98174698 or 0419609013 Call anytime Home visits available. 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JEROME LAXALE Bennelong MP STEPHEN BROUGHTON Director Ryde Eastwood Leagues JORDAN LANE Councillor, City of Ryde ROB WILKINSON Director North Ryde RSL DENNIS SKINNER Tigers Den at Club Ryde Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Eels Dragons Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Sharks Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Wests Tigers Broncos Bulldogs Sharks Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Eels Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Bulldogs Sharks PantherPets Kiwis BennysBoys Mexicans TIGERS Bananabenders Silvertails Gummysharks Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Wests Tigers Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Knights Putney Tennyson Club Pairs Jock Cunningham from the Club said the final was played in true Putney spirit. “After a break away start and leading 12 to 3 on the tenth end, Peter and Dave fought back with a five and then a two on the 11th and 12th ends to bring the game back to a closer challenge at 12 to 10,’’ he said. “We then put together 12 shots to four on the last nine ends to finish the final on a winning note.” Jack Hanna and Jock Cunningham defeated Dave Walker and Peter Yeow in the Putney Tennyson Club Pairs by 24 to 14 last week. ☐ Jack Hanna and Jock Cunningham defeated Dave Walker and Peter Yeow Title blow as APIA go down to North West Sydney Spirit The club could have won the title at Christie Park on Saturday but face an anxious week before it plays St George City at Lambert Park at 3pm on Sunday, in front of an expected sell out home crowd. “We are looking forward to this weekend, we’re excited to return home and we’re looking to bring it home in front of our fans,” Parasi said. Things got off to the best start for APIA at Christie Park as goal ace Jason Romero opened the scoring in ten minutes before Matt Cahill equalised APIA Leichhardt’s shock 2-1 defeat by local rivals North West Sydney Spirit on Saturday gives the Italian community club an opportunity to win the NPL NSW Men’s title in front of its home fans, coach Franco Parasi said. ☐ NWS Spirit players celebrate after defeated NPL NSW Men’s league leader APIA Leichhardt 2-1 in their last home games of the season at Christie Park. (Image: Football NSW live stream) just before the break. With scores locked, former APIA player Peter Kekeris scored the winning goal in the 85th minute to complete yet another thrilling comeback at home for David Perkovic’s team. The winning coach said he is thrilled to bring down the local rival. “To go 1-0 down and win 2-1 against the league leaders is a great testament to the whole squad and not just the players who were out there tonight,’’ he said. “APIA are a good squad and there’s a reason they’re on top of the ladder, but we were quite aggressive on and off the ball.” Perkovic said he is proud of his marksman, Matthew Cahill. “I was really happy with his response and his positioning for the goal was perfect to finish off a good Kota Odakura cross,” he said. North West Sydney Spirit travel to Western Sydney Wanderers this Sunday at 3pm.

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