February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice

Volume 13 Issue 7 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 February 2008 $2 Show Time! Show Time!! Show Time!!!

We’re getting nearer and nearer to This year because of Equine Influenza there and the pet show. Kangaroo Valley's annual show. will be novelty wooden horse events from Then get your boots out as the Kel Campbell The 123rd time the show has been staged. 10:30 am onwards. goal kicking competition will be at 5 pm. The eventful two days will be held on Friday 15 On the oval at 12:30 pm, the cattle parade will At 6 pm the Junior Showgirl will be announced and Saturday 16 of February at Osborne Park. take place and the official opening of the and the Junior Talent Quest will start. On Friday morning at 9:30 the Beef and Dairy pavilion will be at 1 pm. At 7:00 the older entertainers will have a cattle will be judged. In the afternoon there will be plenty for the chance to show their talent. kids with pushbike races, a dog obstacle course (Continued on page 19)

You can get up now, A roll up that caught the Out of this forest came sweet Appropriately the setting for a community thank you Lance. All’s well. p 3 organisers on the hop. P 3 music and memories p 10 to a rock of reliability in Kangaoo Valley . P 21

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Published by K angaroo Kangaroo Valley Voice Incorporated. Editorial alley V Registration # Y2627221 V oice Hey ho! it’s on with the show!

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Office Bearers Well after our short holiday break the letters to the editor. Valley Voice is in full swing again with But the biggest news of the New Year was President Carl Leddy another bumper issue for February. undoubtedly the reopening of the “Bowlo”. Treasurer Position available After more than six months on the sideline, Secretary Larraine Hahlos As is the norm, we have a good coverage when the commercial and legal requirements of Committee Win Palmer of the annual A & H Show as the the merger with the Nowra Bowling Club were Sheila Young cornerstone of this month’s paper, see Joan Bray the priority of the Kangaroo Bowling and Laurie De Ville pages 19 to 22, but there many other items Recreation Club, the goal of continuing to Editor Carl Leddy of interest about things that have provide a sporting and social centre for the Advertising Position available happened or are about to happen in the Valley was the guiding light. Journalists Joan Bray Valley. The current full board are to be commended for Jenelle Brangwin their efforts and congratulated on achieving a Liz Aitken First off is the Pioneer Farm fund raising Ron Bower dinner for the restoration of the George Walker result that was hoped for some eighteen months Wot’s On Position available Suspension Bridge. ago, as the only solution to make the club Sports Report Kate Rutherford All details pages 24-25. viable. Legal Advisers A P Sparke & Broad We have a new column from an expatriate Although there are still legal obligations to Computer operator Hope Kennedy Valley boy in Sean Scarisbrick, who will give fulfil, the efforts of the boards and club us a regular series of life in the USA, from a members have been rewarded by the completion Editorial Office. the perspective of a transplant to that country. of major renovations and improvements to the telephone (02)-4465 1621 Sean’s first column is on page 18. appearance and facilities of the present Kangaoo Good news finally for the Folk Festival Valley site.Volunteers helped achieve the result organisers about their long awaited Valley of an earlier opening than had been predicted, so Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established under the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the Markets to start in February. all that is needed now is the commercial drive Department of Business & Regional Development). The public information meeting called by the and experience of the Nowra management to K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support & develop the Valley’s developers, who are planning a composite provide value, promotions and events to economic, social & communication infrastructure. The housing project for Mt Scanzi Road, should go stimulate a growth in trade and a growth in Committee & Assistants are all volunteers, who donate membership. their time and expertise for the benefit of our readers. a long way to a better understanding of the All Valley residents, clubs & organisations are invited to scope of the project, the multiple purposes and New or returning members in the Valley will forward editorial submissions. benefits and the likely impact on valley life as now join Nowra Bowling Club directly, (for an The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to we now know it. annual subscription of just $5) but from some of income received from local businesses and advertising. There are reviews of the FYRE New Year’s the plans outlined to the Voice, local patrons are Eve concert, the harp recital by SHE, the late sure to find that provisions of extended hours, a DISCLAIMER night shopping experiment and an update on quality menu from first class caterers, lower bar The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are the documentary film project. and food prices and professional assistance in made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. A sadder note is the imminent closure of the management and greenkeeping, will mean that K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, Uniting Church, which has had a presence in that $5 is going to provide a marked difference letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the the Valley for more that 120 years. from past expectations and services. contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that It is good to know that the building is still There were hiccups on opening night due to the the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, in avavilable for community purposes, we hope a overwhelming show of support by members and breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. suitable use can be found. guests who turned up in unexpected numbers. PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW Perhaps current smaller users of the KV hall One last thing; I was disgusted by the antics of DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. might find a home there. the supporters in the final of the Australian Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt There is also coverage of the tennis finals and Men’s tennis final and more disgusted that Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. the rugby league program for the year. Channel Seven kept covering the antagonistic, All our regular columnists are here and we are aggressive behaviour by crossing to the DEADLINES always pleased when we have an overflow of offenders between shots and games. for the March issue of the ‘VOICE’ We switched off. Carl Leddy

Advertising, Letters to the Editor The Editor Wot’s On , Calender Hampden Bridge answers wanted & Sports Report All letters must be Here is a copy of an open letter to : February 20, 2008 signed by the writer and give both The Premier, Various Ministers of the Crown, Editorial Submissions business and home Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative February 22, 2008 phone numbers so Assembly and Deputy Leader of the letters can be verified. Opposition Legislative Council and Labor Please do not leave your MP's. submission until the last day; Mail to : Gentlemen. being early is a great help to us. The Editor What watertight guarantees can The Chief E-mail [email protected] c/o Post Office Executive of NSW RTA and Minister Eric Kangaroo Valley. 2577 44 651 621 (Continued on page 4) February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 3 “Bowlo” is back in business As I write this update, the Kangaroo We could not have achieved this without the Valley Bowling Club is on the eve of re- overwhelming support of our volunteers, thank opening. you! This would have to be one of the happiest When members and guests enter the Club for the first time, we hope you will be pleasantly days of my life. surprised by the new look, great food and Your Board of Directors have worked tirelessly excellent bar facilities. together with the NOWRA BOWLING CLUB It has been an enormous pleasure for the Board to organise the re-opening to coincide with the to bring your Club back to life for the whole Australia Day weekend. community to enjoy. We have a unique opportunity to make this an outstanding success but only if we patronise the Club and use its facilities. We have three years to prove it is viable in its own right – if we fail, we will again face the prospect of losing the Martin Barclay (left) President of the facility. KVB & RC officially hands over to Max Watt, I can tell you that (President of Nowra Bowling Club) would be a total shame if that came to pass. On behalf of the Board of Directors we extend to the entire community our warmest welcome to your new look Club and I hope to personally meet with all of you of at your Club. President Martin Barclay welcomed Margaret Middleton (left) and Martin Barclay Judith Fay Taylor as the first patrons of the reopened premises (President) Name the restaurant With the reopening of the club and improved kitchen facilities, the Directors have decided to seek the Valley’s opinion for a suitable trading name. Entries (mailed or delivered to the Bowlo, Marshall St, Kangaroo Valley, 2577) will be received until February 22 and a decision made on February 29. Newly appointed club caterers are Jan Hinton The winner will receive a $50 open order (pictured) and her husband Michael. on the new restaurant We caught Jan early on opening day as her and a complimentary bottle of wine. team were rolling into action getting ready for Martin in action again as he signs up Lyn and There is no limit to the number of entries you the members and guests expected for later in Alan Halliwell as new members of the club can make, so go for it. the day (and night). details of particular A public meeting well worth attending aspects of the “Eco village. David Neate, Design Director of the “We are pro consultation” said Mr Neate “We see this project as Colys Group, is expecting a good turn up “and the preliminary sketches and ideas having many advantages, at the public meeting called for February to be displayed at the meeting do reflect which would help to 29 at the hall to hear more about the some of the comments and opinions secure the economic proposals for a significant development already received from the Valley future of the Valley, by The Colys Group and their Partners community”. while making a David Neate Ozzy Connect, on Mt Scanzi Road, The meeting will be held at 6 pm in the worthwhile contribution following earlier discussions with the Kangaroo Valley Hall (Friday February 29, by way of varied housing options, improved 2008) and is open to all to attend. Kangaroo Valley Community land use and new commercial activities, which Association and other interested local Directors and professional advisors and consultants for the project will be available to will stimulate employment and business parties. provide a clear outline of the project and opportunities” Mr Neate concluded. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 5 A hidden treasure revealed Kangaroo Valley Historical Society is if you could advise the Pioneer Farm on photographs by the Historical fortunate in having a wonderful 44 651 306 or through the website Society. collection of photographs depicting www.kangaroovalleymuseum.com . Where historic photographs people, buildings, the landscape and Better still, call into the Museum and browse are precious to their owners they now can just the full photograph collection. be scanned or photographed for addition to the events in the Valley’s history. Summer opening hours are 10 am to 4 pm Society’s collection. Unfortunately, so far, it has been difficult Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Society does not need to retain the to access this collection. This project has been achieved through a grant originals. Special arrangements needed to be made at the from Museums and Galleries NSW, technical Pioneer Farm Museum to gain access to the support from Lazyfish Technologies and safe and the pictures had to be sorted through

Already David Gazzard of The Nostalgia Factory has generously allowed a number of photographs from his personal collection of Valley scenes to be scanned and added to the months of work by volunteers. Society’s collection. one by one to find any particular item. Pat Coulter started cataloguing the photographs We are hoping more people will come forward Now this has all changed. in 2004 and her effort has been continued by with their treasures to be included in the same The photographs have been scanned and a David Hill assisted by Hope Kennedy. way. computer set up in the Pioneer Farm’s display So far 730 photographs are accessible on the area so that visitors and locals can come and Do you recognise any of these men, system, which is remarkably simple for visitors browse the collection at will. or the lady? to use. A small print of any photograph can be taken The centre picture was taken in Cairo. The adoption of digital technology heralds a away immediately and full size quality prints Contact for this story: David Hill totally different approach in collection of can be ordered. 44 651 542 [email protected] Already access to the collection has assisted three Kangaroo Valley residents in the restoration of their properties and several people researching their family history have found photographs of their ancestors. In particular two branches of the Francis family of Wattamolla, previously unknown to each other, came looking for photographs. We were able introduce them to each other. Robyn Bailey, the great great grand-daughter of John Francis, says that when the two branches finally met “We couldn’t shut up. What a morning!” Previously inaccessible photographs have proven to be a gold mine for researcher, Geoff Dodd, who is close to completion of a major work ‘The Valley Boys’- a set of biographies of all those who enlisted from Kangaroo Valley to serve in World War 1. The Historical Society has three photographs of unknown men in World War 1 uniform that 30 years Electrical experience Geoff is extremely keen to identify. If you know who they are we would be grateful February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 6

Letters to the Editor (continued) The Cancer Council says that smokers who plan The Editor to quit are more likely to succeed than those The Editor who don’t, so it helps to set a date. Grateful thanks Persistence pays off when wanting January is full of milestone dates that may be On the evening of Friday 11 January we were the best time for individuals to quit – whether to pass on the puff driving through Bellawongarah when our car it’s New Years day, the first day back at work caught fire. Smokers attempting to quit should not be or the end of the kid’s school holidays. We would like to thank all those who stopped dissillusioned if they ‘fall off the wagon’. If you do slip, pick another quit date and try and offered assistance, the Kangaroo Valley and The Cancer Council NSW, is sending a again. Beaumont Volunteer Rural Fire Brigades who supportive message to smokers in their quest The Cancer Council recommends the following attended and extinguished the fire, and the for a healthier new year. tips to quit smoking: police who were also in attendance. Smokers may need several serious attempts Find a quitting partner so you can support each We were most grateful for the concern everyone before successfully quitting smoking for good. other showed and their willingness to help us at a time January is traditionally a time when many The day before you quit, clean your house and when we were struggling to come to grips with people make the choice to live a healthier life carThrow away ash trays and lighters what was happening. without cigarettes. Spend the money you would have spent on It was very reassuring and has verified that we The reality is, it can be a tough time because of cigarettes on something special made the right decision to come and live in the all the social occasions. Make it easier on your body - eat well and get Valley. The important message for smokers is not to be enough sleep Unfortunately, despite everyone's best efforts discouraged if you have a slip-up. Exercise - it can help relax and boost your the car was a total write off. Every quit attempt takes you further down the morale Kathy and Simon Harrington path to a smokefree life - every day spent The Cancer Council NSW encourages smokers smokefree makes your body healthier and helps to call the Quitline on 131 848 to discuss their The Editor, to break your habit and weaken your addiction. Quit plan and get advice and tips. In NSW, tobacco causes about one in five of all It’s important to remember that the Quitline is Sell assets or not? there to support you the entire way through cancer deaths and 18 people die every day from The NSW Labor Government is preparing to your Quit plan. preventable diseases caused by smoking. lease the Generation Assets (Electricity You can call the Quitline at any stage, not just Supply ) of this state. when you are first starting out,. For Valley Voice These assets deliver a profit to the state each Carolyn Dews year. advertising please phone Cancer Council NSW’s I am asking your readers to enquire from their 44 651 621 Southern Regional Office local State member for the pros and cons of this plan. I am asking your readers to make an informed Dr Bob in the Valley decision on whether they support this lease Dr Bob Sims MB, BS plan. Finally I am asking your readers - the owners Travel Medicine Specialist and Family Physician of these generation assets - to advise their state Shop 3, The Strand, 162 Moss Vale Road Kangaroo Valley 2577 member whether they reject the lease plan or approve of the lease plan. NEW SURGERY HOURS: What ever the decision, we and our descendants shall live with this decision for the Monday and Friday 9am – 1pm next 99 years. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9am – 12pm, 2pm-5pm Contact details for state members are below. By appointment Matt Brown. Member for Kiama Fax: Tel: 4465 1966 02 42 32 35 77 Email: [email protected] Shelley Hancock. Member for South Coast Fax: 02 44 22 11 80 PURE HAIR & BEAUTY Email: southcoast@ parliament.nsw.gov.au Neil Breeze Shop 12 Alexandra Street, Berry. Bendeela Road PH: 02 4464 1110 The Editor

ONLY 20 MINUTES DRIVE “a silly show off photo”

My visits to the Kruger National Park have always underlined that the Park authorities insist that visitors remain in cars at all times. Thus I deduce that Sheila was at a private Game farm where the great cats are 'tamed.' Google ; "Kruger National Park Africa" and Hair & Skin Solutions For Men, Women & Children. take a look at the 8 minute colour video on You Tube. In short a herd of buffalo are walking along a Monday - Friday 8:45 am - 6:00 pm river bank,the leader sees a Pride of lions turns and runs, chased by one, then several lionesses. Eventually a buffalo is pulled down and it and Saturday 8:45 am - 4:00 pm some lions fall into the river.

Late Nights Tuesday & Thursday Until 8:00 pm (Continued on page 46) February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 7 FYRE New Years Eve BASH! Held at the upper river hall, the FYRE the MC brought all round to count NYE party brought in the New Year in the New Year, magic was truly with style. in the air, for people of all age groups it was a NYE to remember.

FYRE is also organising a guitar workshop with an extremely talented Josh Stapleton, and the KV show talent quest. Anyone interested in being involved in both events please ring Kerrie Barnes on 44652003.

While adults chatted the kids thrived and danced to the sensational performance put on by local youth band Wasted Management, who played into the night with vigour. Also organised was a karaoke machine, face painting and a stunning game of cricket. However, when the clock struck midnight and

as many people as possible. Grant success! The grant will help us offer these sessions free Wasted Management were terrific and the talent of charge and cover venue and insurance costs. development money was clearly well spent! FYRE is pleased to announce that it has However, we also ask anyone with talents in In 2007 we also received a federal grant for Indent/Music NSW funding again for our community to consider taking some some media equipment – digital camera, youth events in the Valley, this time in workshops with our youth – singing, drama, recorder and projector – which has been of partnership with Nowra Youth Centre. film, art, dance, music are all possible areas of great assistance already. This is a promising alliance not least interest. We regard the projector as a community because it offers affordable insurance, The year in review resource, it is available for community use with expertise and participation in some of their Last year we went from holding two events to a $20 fee to cover lamp usage. four, with funding from Music NSW. Finally, we would like to thank the many programs. There were many highlights. people and businesses that supported us in We’re moving more into talent development and FYRE at the Show worked well. 2007, and the Kangaroo Valley Preschool we plan to offer some free workshops to youth The Pinewood Derby at WildFYRE was a helping us to get up and running by auspicing in the Valley in the performing arts. regional first! our grant and donating its share of WildFYRE Guitar Clinic We were pleased to run the regional band festival proceeds to the group. Local youth guitarist, Josh Stapleton will be comp again and be able to invite participants to It’s great to see young people up and taking our first guitar group. the Folk Festival and our other events to play. performing with their peers, and all such Any young people interested in attending should We were also very pleased that everyone support for these goals is very much contact Kerrie McLeod on 4465 2003. enjoyed the New Years’ Eve bash at Upper appreciated. Our first hurdle is to work out a time that suits River Hall. - Kerrie McLeod, for FYRE.

Wooden Bowls plus more FOR SALE Created from the trees that were lost to the Valley last August when the RTA removed them forever. Keep your own memento from “The lost trees of Kangaroo Valley” Enquries Ph: 44 651 708 February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 8 The generous donations from Community Corner individual Valleyites and funds from the A boost for funding dinner in March will The Committee for Fund Raising to further assist repair the George Walker Bridge at the the attainment Pioneer Farm Park has received a grant of the goal of from the NSW Government. $20,000. The Minister for Lands, Hon Tony Kelly, The Minister visited the Park on January 11 to present a spoke of the cheque for a third of the estimated cost of valuable work the proposed work to the historic bridge. done by volunteers The official party included Hon Matt Brown, without whom Cnr John Anderson, John Walker, son of facilities George Walker, Rick Saur, mastermind behind throughout the the restoration, President of KV Historical State, like the Society, Garth Chittick and representatives Pioneer Park, would not be operable. from other Historical Societies. Bruno Henke, on behalf of the Trust and the Leonine News We are grateful for the interest from the South Historical Society accepted the cheque and Coast Register and the many local residents delivered an interesting talk on the history and who were present to add their support to the Two records aims of the Pioneer Park. occasion. A welcome During the holiday period, two events in morning tea was the Kangaroo Valley Lions calendar provided by Fay achieved record results. Nelson who Our Christmas raffle raised more than $850, the excelled with her winner once again being a local, and 42 children freshly baked enrolled in our Learn to Swim classes. scones. Our thanks to all who supported either or both. A very pleasant occasion and a Kangaroo Valley Show great start to the As usual, Lions will be catering in the kiosk restoration of the (next to the Show Secretary’s Office) on Friday George Walker 15 and Saturday 16 February. Bridge. Owing to the cancellation of equestrian events, Joan Bray many of our regular visitors may be absent from the Show this year, so we must rely more than Photo top right ever on our local community to patronise the From left, Lions kiosk, which is one of our major regular Matt Brown, fundraisers of the year. Bruno Henke, Pioneer Museum Farm Trust members for 2008 to 2013. Tony Kelly and LCIF Best NGO From left: Bruno Henke, Garth Chittick, Elaine Apperley, Rick Saur at the In a report published by the Financial Times, in Sheila Young, Doris Blinman, Joan Good, Werner Bayer. cheque handover. association with the Dalberg Development Advisers and the United Nations Global Compact, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF ) was ranked best among non-government organizations. LCIF beat 33 other global organisations (including Rotary, UNESCO and UNICEF) for its execution of programs, demonstrated accountability, communications internally and externally, program adaptability to the surrounding community, and understanding the goals of its corporate supporters. LCIF is Lions helping Lions serve the world. Donations provide funding in the form of grants to financially assist Lions districts with large- scale humanitarian projects that are too extensive for Lions to finance on their own. LCIF aids Lions in making a greater impact in their local communities, as well as around the world. Through LCIF, Lions ease pain and suffering and bring healing and hope to people worldwide. Kangaroo Valley Lions Club supports LCIF, so please continue to support us. Tony Barnett February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 9 Annual volunteer’s BBQ at the Pioneer Museum Park Around and about This year’s Pioneer Farm Museum George Walker Bridge and the good news is Sadly, we are losing barbecue on 12 th January, was, as usual, that a $6600 grant has been received from the one of our valued a great night out with good food and State government to defray some of the volunteers, David Hill, pleasant company. anticipated cost of $20,000. who is moving to Work is now underway, and if you are able to Queensland. Each year, the Pioneer Farm Trust help, please contact Elaine Apperley with days At the volunteer's organises a social night to thank and times you are available. night, Garth Chittick volunteers for their hard work for the The bridge is more than 70 years old and an formally thanked museum during the year. important part of our local history, now David for his On behalf of the Trust, Bruno Henke formally forming a gateway to the beautiful bush walks invaluable work in thanked volunteers for the wonderful work they above the Kangaroo river. documenting and do in preserving our lovely country museum. A fundraising dinner and raffles are planned to computerizing Museum Anne and David Hill Members of the two managing bodies and help pay for the restoration, (pages 22-23) records and community members work hard on a range of The GOURMET DINNER on 1 March will be photographs. tasks, from staffing the ticket office, catered by Jing Jo Thai and Source at Previously a search for old photographs computerising records and photos, through to Kangaroo and weather permitting, will be held involved delving through dusty boxes, now it is maintaining the property and buildings. in the grounds of the Museum. possible to browse through the collection on the Of course, there’s always a need for more Tickets are available by ringing 4465 2026 and computer set up in the Museum’s display area, volunteers, so please think about whether you are limited, so don’t miss out by leaving it too thanks to David. could give some time, it need not be much, and late. See David's article on the computer system also the more people we have helping out, the less There are also two great raffle prizes to be in this month's Voice (page 5). work each one has to do. won, a gorgeous quilted kimono wall hanging David also ran the forge in the museum and All help is welcomed, new volunteers are given by Allan Gilden and one of Caroline Burton’s showed interested visitors how a blacksmith set a briefing on the story of the museum and the beautiful photographs. about his craft in earlier times. interaction with members of the public can be Raffle tickets are available from many of the Our thanks to Mark Hill who has volunteered to enjoyable and rewarding. retail shops and restaurants in the Kangaroo take over the job David used to do. The next big project is the Restoration of the Valley Township. We appreciate the contribution that everyone can make to preserving the Pioneer Museum Park and the history of Kangaroo Valley, Late night shopping experiment worth repeating whether through volunteering, joining us for the GOURMET DINNER on March 1 st or by There was a great response to the late shopping local residents and people who regularly spend buying tickets in our current RAFFLES night in the village on 14 December. weekends here. Gourmet dinner tickets available at $75 each Many local people took the chance to wander Some people particularly enjoyed this, and are from: K.V. Post Office, Jing Jo Thai, and around the shops, meet up with friends, listen to encouraging us to keep it as a local event. Source at Kangaroo. music in the street and enjoy the sausage sizzle Again, feedback on this issue would be OR you can send a cheque and a stamped, at the pub. welcome. addressed envelope to Museum, Post Office Some people made new discoveries about their The Kangaroo Valley Tourist Association will Kangaroo Valley 2577 and we will post tickets town, such as that we now have a pharmacy! be discussing this at our next meeting and to you. Local residents with jobs outside the Valley would welcome input from Voice readers. Raffle prizes are on display and tickets can be often leave early in the morning and return after We are also interested to know whether a mid- bought from THE GALLERY in Kangaroo closing hours, so have little opportunity to visit year Christmas event or other similar initiatives Valley Township - behind the sweet shop. the shops and galleries in the town. would be welcomed. Volunteering: Ph: 4465 2026 The late opening night provided a chance to Please let us know your thoughts by contacting Assistance with bridge work: Ph 4465 2026 enjoy the town and to catch up on recent Wendy Caird at [email protected]. Wendy Caird changes. The objective of the late night was mainly to provide a pleasant evening out enjoying the town, and a chance to do some Christmas shopping in a less stressful environment. We’re sure that goal was achieved. The idea was a rather last-minute one, so there wasn’t a lot of planning or organization put into it. But the feedback has been so positive that we’re keen to repeat it for Christmas 2008, and to make sure that it is a great night for everyone. In 2007, the late shopping night was unfortunately scheduled on the same night as an important school event and we want to make sure that our co-ordination is better this year. We would appreciate help with that, and some discussion with other groups to see whether some events could be scheduled to complement each other. Given the short lead time in 2007, we didn’t advertise widely, so it was largely a night for

For Valley Voice advertising please phone 44 651 621 February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 10 Heavenly performance by seven harps in harmony Formerly known as the Kioloa Harps , SHE stands for Seven Harps Ensemble and all the members just happen to be females! Kangaroo Valley music lovers have eagerly awaited this group’s return after their concert two years ago. Needless to say, the concert was sold out and tickets couldn’t be secured for love nor money! A fitting testament to this group’s superb talent. Led by Alice Giles, SHE (comprising Genevieve Lang, Hilary Manning, Lily Dixon, Ingrid Baue, Laura Tanata and Tegan Peemoeller, offered up a varied menu, with works by Dandrieu, Martini, and Debussy All of these were arranged by harpist and teacher Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961). In Debussy’s Clair de Lune , more colour contrasts were attained as the rich tapestries of the French music was realized. Great flourishes of glissandi were used at the penultimate section, as only harps can do so well, closing the main melody with delicate harmonics prior to the coda. (Continued on page 17)

Country Womens PUBLIC NOTICE Association

After a lovely holiday season and a good The National Parks and Wildlife Service (now a division of the Department of rest it is time to roll up the sleeves and Environment and Climate Change) are conducting a 1 week per month 1080 get working again! Fox Baiting Program in the Kangaroo Valley and Bugong Areas. Baiting is Another year has begun and CWA members are conducted on various private properties, National Parks estate, Sydney getting ready for the Kangaroo Valley Show. Catchment Authority estate and Crown land. All properties being baited are We hope to see many people and that they will sign posted with the dates of each baiting session. patronise our stall again this year. Dog owners are asked to ensure their dogs do not wander as dogs are highly We will be selling raffle tickets too but until the susceptible to 1080 poisoning. next meeting I do not know what the prize is to be or what project it is to benefit. Sorry folks, For any further information please contact Melinda Norton but I was not at the last meeting held in or Alison Prentice at the DECC Highlands Area Office, December last year. I know this is not as committed as I should be but c’est la vie! Till next month when I assure you I shall be behaving as a proper publicity officer. A.P.Sparke & Broad Win Palmer (Established 1897) May I help?

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Incorporating the practices of you if you cannot get to my office. Alan C. Peters. Phelps & Brown and LFJ Norman Joanna Gash MP Federal Member for Gilmore February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 11 Have you met my girl Renee' ? History has been made in our little advantage of being the boss, she does have to country town. work at it a little harder than a boy as she has a Most people would know by now, we have lot to prove to herself, as well as the male been privileged to have the service of two dominated trade, yet she does have some advantages too. good looking and efficient plumbers and Like it is women who usually ring for a what makes this service even better is one tradesman and they do like the idea of a is female and very special at that, she has females understanding and work ethics in their just completed her first year of her home and they show their appreciation with the apprenticeship and is loving every minute odd bikkie and slice of cake coming her way. of it. That also helps weigh out the odd rodent and She has had quite a few challenges as a female creepy crawly and we wont even get into the in this business as females are very rare, so smells, but overall she loves what she does and rare, there are only 7 registered female both Renee as I are very grateful that Lee Dale plumbers in Australia and she is the only gave her a break to have a go and is so apprentice in the Illawarra region. supportive, he is one in a million technically There have been hurdles that come with the and the odds are a lot more than that. territory, like many a time I just have to hose So she will keep kicking boy’s butts at TAFE her down in the front yard yet Lee's chesty and become Kangaroo Valley’s first born and white bonds always look crispy clean the bred female plumber and put this town on the map. A proud mother . Zanskar film project—world premiere in the Valley? From Warwick Deacock I shall hope to view the Zanskar DVD as This means the 50th anniversary of the I have a meeting next Monday with Ovaltine to Martin suggests, (see letter below) expedition will be celebrated in the media once thrash out the details of the campaign and how before Christmas. again and with the 15 minute on-line film it will be carried out - but I would be heading it Either way I am in position to judge with which Ovaltine would host on their site. up so I can keep you informed. It is a great lift for me and they will pay off the The full length feature is now finished with Antonia the relevance for Kangaroo production costs to date. subtitles added so I will get a multi region DVD Valley. I have spoken to Tashi in Leh about the made for you to watch ( perhaps even by I was recently in Sydney for talks with the Vice generous offer of donating your license Christmas ). President of the Himalayan Club who had payment for this usage to the Himalayan I think we should try and organise a premiere in winged in from Kolkotta, he and wife are Documentary Foundation and he is very, very Australia in the local community - maybe your Parsee and his wife is a Zoroastarian and that pleased. (It is the equivalent of four months journalist on the local paper could help out. religion contains many sound envoronmental salary for him to work over the winter and It would be fun !! tenets I note. means he can produce some new material for I will be trying to market this to TV stations in I have been attempting to set up a branch for the archive.) the New Year which would bring additional Conservation Volunteers Australia within India. We are going to approach Sony to try and get license payments if the film were to be taken That could be two way deal. an additional camera for him which would be up. Not likely to happen before 2009/10 as next great. Speak soon year emphasis is on China and Japan. Martin In time the mix of Volunteers that visit Chakola will be Australians, Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, Europeans, Engkish and Americans. However this is a separate matter but Susan Kurosawa at the Australian (travel) an old friend does see the' Vollie 'tourist as increasingly valid. Profile ? Ages 18 to 70 chief bracket 25 to 35 years.many graduates. Annual income mean US$40,000 and expenditure in Australia exceeding an average of three months stay A$10,000. For sure some of this spills in the Valley now and the future is still forming up. Reminicsing, we used to sit in the KV River with Kate and Nick, skinny dipping and enjoy a cold chook and orange juice, but alas pollution does not currently suggest a repeat yet, perhaps soon? Salaams ! Warwick Letter from Film Producer Martin Salter Great news. Ovaltine have come on board fully now and committed to doing a PR campaign around the film next year. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 12

Pre School celebrated the end of 2007 with our end of year presentation and party. The children sang their favourite songs for their family and friends (“Upsy Down Town” and “Six White Boomers” were definitely the hits of pre school 2007) Thank you to Jeremy Butterworth who accompanied the children with his guitar. All enjoying themselves at the Pre School end of year concert

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Email: [email protected] The children who are leaving us for “big school” were presented with a certificate and a Delivery to Kangaroo Valley on Fridays book. After a party morning tea The Magic Jester had everyone laughing as he performed some amazing tricks for us, then he made everyone a balloon toy! It was a BIG day! Pre school is opening for 2008 on Wednesday 30 th January for another year of learning and play. There are places available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. At this point, Fridays are full, Mondays and Thursdays are filling fast. Please contact us on 4465 1327 if you are interested in booking a place at pre school for your child. Over the holidays we have had the sand pit undergoing renovation. Ian from Kangaroo Valley Mowing and Property Care has been working on this. We have plans to keep on improving the playground and pre school building this year. So again we will call on the generous community of Kangaroo Valley to support the pre school in 2008 as we fund raise to keep our doors open, and to improve the facilities here for our children. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 13 Memories of a hard working happy family Kangaroo Tales By Joan Bray Hilton Cox was born at the original She was a wonderful lady, who despite her Nowra hospital on the corner of Hymes own health problems cared for her mother and She has an excellent memory of times past and Street and Bridge Road. father, two uncles and Aunt Polly. has achieved much in her life despite what she His siblings were Jack and Jean and he A regular family boarding house. considers scanty education. Years later it was called ‘Hilltop Guest House’, was the youngest child of William and May. It begs the question whether scholastic with Mrs Wright as proprietress. William, always known as Bill, had served with achievements or life’s experiences make us She offered good accommodation from 8 the Light Horse in Egypt during WW1 and was capable and wise. shillings per day or one pound and fifteen later a Transport driver in France. She was born in Kiama where her grandparents shillings per week. He never spoke about these experiences to his had settled after deciding to leave Ireland and The magnificent views from the verandah children: perhaps his way of leaving disturbing Wales and try their luck in this southern included in the tariff. memories in the past. continent. When the Nowra Dairy Company organized In 1929, Hilton’s father and mother, who were They married in Melbourne in 1891 and came bulk delivery of milk from the farms, Hilton both born in the Valley and remained here all to Kiama to establish their home, ‘Silver Hill’. was without a large portion of his income. their lives, bought a Cartage business here from It is still there, dwarfed by modern expansion. He tried cartage of other goods from Nowra to the Cochranes. They and their family of eight children were towns on the south coast but this was not Hilton learned the trade by helping his father well respected in Kiama and Thomas Love viable. after school, becoming a partner when he was became Mayor of that township. seventeen and later being responsible for the His wife, Margaret laid the foundation stone for expansion of the services. the Council Chambers building. Twice daily, they picked up milk cans from the Thomas John, the eldest, married Gladys and farms for delivery to the Nowra Dairy Co- they had six children. Operative. Peggy, Brian, Doug, Max, Nancy and Una. The rates were not high and the farmers could Thomas was a good farmer but mingled not be easily encouraged to pay more. something of wanderlust with creating an Twenty pence per can from the dairy, 19 pence income. from the side of the road and 15 pence from the Every two to three years the family would top of the mountain was probably considered move from one rented farm to another. fair in those days, but these rates left little The stock went with them and it was all room for truck maintenance and garage costs important that the dairy, sheds and paddocks once payment was made for fuel. were up to standard rather than be too The original lorries had solid tyres and Hilton concerned about the human habitat. has a photograph, taken in 1921, of his father Peggy remembers her uncomplaining mother driving one of these historic trucks. coping with very ordinary accommodation; Laden with elegantly dressed men and women sometimes no running water, electricity, proper from the Valley, they were departing for the cooking or sanitary facilities. So in 1968 he sold the two trucks and went to Moss Vale Show. But the cattle were comfortable and well fed so work for the Co-Operative as a driver. A great day was enjoyed by all! father was happy! There he stayed for twenty years and his ever Hilton also has photographs of trucks laden to Changing schools, seven for Peggy, was not supportive wife returned to her profession twice the height of their decks with bales of hay easy, but the upside was that she has friends in where she achieved managerial status during and some of capsized vehicles; he is adamant the next nineteen years. that he was not at the wheel for these latter (Continued on page 14) Peggy is a remarkable lady. events. From ‘James’, a Produce merchant in Penrose, goods were sent by train to Moss Vale and after the second milk delivery from the Valley, Hilton would drive there to unload and deliver the bran, pollard and oats from the yards to the farm Kangaroo Valley properties. The business also acquired the agency for ‘Golden Fleece’ petrol which was loaded from Supermarket Port Kembla two or three times a week. It was sold at the Kangaroo Valley Service Station which was demolished when the Pioneer 4465 1512 Motel was built a few years ago. Seven days a week on the job, running a Hello and welcome to the Valley! business that needed to support his wife Peggy and their young family plus his mother and We have the one-stop-shop for all your father and some of their relatives, kept Hilton so busy he had little time for leisure activities. everyday and weekend needs Yet they were a happy family, very united and supportive of each other and encouraged their Groceries Specialty breads children to achieve. Delicatessen Frozen foods Their daughter, Jenny became a teacher and has two girls, David, an architect, is well respected Fresh fruit and vegetables DVD hire in the Valley. Chemist lines Video hire The old parental home had been part of family life since Hilton’s grandparents had owned it Newspapers Magazines and due to the kindness and compassion of May Cox it became a refuge for several elderly and Moss Vale Road Kangaroo Valley infirm relatives. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 14 Kangaroo Tales In 1939, Thomas finally bought a farm in The venue was the picturesque Anglican Church By Joan Bray Upper River adjacent to the little Fern Hill of the Good Shepherd and even the torrential Anglican Church which is still there today. rain and floods did not spoil the day. (Continued from page 13) Peggy and her siblings went to the old Upper Stories of school days in the Valley generally Kiama, Shellharbour, Marshal Mount, Tongara, River School where six of the eleven children depict carefree and happy times with little Fox Ground, Pyree and Upper Kangaroo River. were from the Love Family. reference to questionable behaviour from pupils The removalist would come in the morning to The teacher, Miss Denner who lived with her or teachers. pick up the furniture including the lino and all twin sisters in the mountains, rode a horse there However, while Hilton was not over their personal belongings. every day. In 1941, the Principal was Mr enthusiastic about the three R’s, he still chuckles By that afternoon the new home would be Hannaford, followed by Marjorie Wiggins, about an amusing incident. settled, despite the fact that the lino did not who boarded with the Love family. The kindly Principal John Thompson and always fit the new spaces, the fuel stove was lit, Then there were twelve more teachers at this teachers, Beth Marchant and Joyce Munson are beds made and hot food ready for Thomas school until it was finally closed in 1968. well remembered, but it is Mrs Archie Chittick, when he arrived from driving the cattle across Graham Ford was the last Principal. as Miss Snodgrass, who made a big impression country. Peggy and her mother operated the postal on young Hilton when she administered the Peggy was affectionately known as ‘little facilities and a small switch board from a room soap and water mouthwash treatment to a pupil mother Meg’, a wonderful help to her mother, in the family home and mail was delivered who defied the rule of ‘no swearing’. especially on these occasions and when the new three times a week. In 1950, the Beaumont school was moved to be babies arrived. She was offered a job at the Telephone part of the Village school complex. Exchange in Nowra, in 1942 and so started her Ted L’Estrange, a builder, dismantled it in career. sections, Hilton did the transportation, it was Valley Markets It was a lucky break for a young girl, yet she then re-assembled and it is now the Pre-School. was concerned that her absence would put a During the WW2 years, fuel was in short finally approved burden on her mother so on her days off she supply. came home to help with the chores: cooking, Hilton’s Dad had a Motor Spirit Consumer’s At long last, the Shoalhaven Folk Club washing, ironing and even the cleaning of the Licence, entitling him to 142-156 gallons per Inc is delighted to announce that the fuel stove. month for his two trucks. new markets in Kangaroo Valley are to Returning to her grandparent’s home in Nowra, ‘Plume’ motor spirit was one shilling and eight commence this month. courtesy of the milk truck, Peggy’s small pence per gallon in 1938 and the allocated The Kangaroo Valley Village Markets will suitcase was bulging with the household coupons needed to be stamped at the Post Office operate from 8.30 to 2.30 on the second mending! before petrol could be purchased. Saturday of each month in the area at the top of Wages were better if you worked the evening Hilton is a great collector and has some of the the showground (Osborne Park), originally shifts: two shillings extra per night. Wartime coupons for all commodities plus around the woodchop arena and spreading, as It was an interesting and varied job and Peggy interesting photographs of the trucks his it grows, to sites along either side of the stayed ten years until she and Hilton were business used for the haulage work. married in 1952. My thanks to Peggy and Hilton for sharing their access road. memories. (Continued on page 27) M & J PEST CONTROL

4421 0205 Mob: 0400 359 669 February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 15 beach with no one other than cormorants or around from the Honeysuckle pelicans. wreck, the beach Reflections A few gulls will disturb the peace over the briefly appears on breakers and the odd eagle might give you the your left and it is a Beach once over, but people are few and far between. short walk down to We have been temporarily visited by hikers it from the track. One of the joys of a summer near the wandering past, but if they happen to be I suggest you don’t South Coast is walking along a coastal looking the wrong way at the wrong moment go at high tide bush track and stumbling across beaches they could easily miss seeing the beach. because then much that are deserted and seem almost Even the kilometre and a bit hike into the of the character of forgotten, even in the middle of the beach has its special allure. the beach is lost. school holidays. The beach is on the northern side of the The crescent of sand Well, we didn’t actually stumble on Beecroft Peninsular, near to the village of becomes a sliver, Honeysuckle Beach; we were following Currarong. the waves crash seemingly straightforward directions which Currarong itself is in something of a time warp. over the rock barrier seemed to be taking us nowhere, but sure Many of the houses are still fibro, even the and by Jenelle Brangwin enough they did indeed eventually lead us to this church. the azure magical little beach. I feel I could be back on a beach holiday of my peacefulness is marred. It is a tiny crescent of a beach, almost a perfect childhood. High tide also makes it impossible to walk out semicircle. The walk starts from the car park at Abraham’s to the wreck. In fact the semicircle of the sand is mirrored by Bosom Beach. If you tire of such idyllic peace, you could go a semicircle of rocks, with just enough of an Now how is that for the name of a beach! rock fishing, or you could continue on a longer opening to let the waves wash through and In 1928 the SS Merimbula was wrecked not far circular walk back to the carpark. create a transparently clear lagoon of sparkling, from here, and for those poor people who were Honeysuckle Beach has become one of our azure water. rescued the beach afforded all the safety and favourite places. Beyond the rocks the swell of the Pacific pushes warmth of Abraham’s Bosom. We first found out about it after seeing a photo on towards Currarong Beach; you can hear the The wreck is about a kilometre along the track. in South Coast Style some years ago. waves crashing on them, but the water of Not much of it can still be seen; time and the The photo and the name presented an image so Honeysuckle Beach just sighs lazily to the tides have ground most of it away, but there is relaxing we couldn’t wait to find it. rhythm of the current. still enough gallantly rising above the rocks to The directions were so laid back we almost It is not the beach for surfing and boogie make a walk out at low tide an added bit of couldn’t find it. But when we did the reality boarding, there are plenty of others for that; but excitement. matched the image perfectly. it is perfect for small children, for swimming or Up till this point the heathland track has been Except that we found the name wasn’t really just floating buoyantly on the gentle swell, with fairly wide and mostly flat, with only a slight Honeysuckle Beach at all but Wilson’s Beach. perhaps some snorkeling over the rocks that incline at the start. For us, that somehow didn’t have the same enclose the cove. From the wreck it narrows down to a little foot allure. The chances are that you’ll be sharing the track hugging the shore. There is not a single So to us it will always be “Honeysuckle signpost to the beach, but just on the next point Beach”. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 16 The Editor, It is hard to imagine the historic villages of More letters to The Editor Europe plonking down a development of this The Editor Concerns on development scale, how do we want our town to look in 200 years time? Background to CWA letter in December I am wondering if anyone shares my concerns about the proposed Colys Development to be To Colys credit they have been pro consultation In reply to 'Corrections to CWA.', the Committee located behind the Bowling Club. and have stated a desire to work with the should be aware that the information for the story It is a massive development including a community, however they do have a history of was received from reliable sources and a `courtesy conference centre, hotel, retiree style housing, getting all the approvals in place and on selling copy' proffered, for any changes or additions and medium density housing, housing ear- their projects, which may find us without some thought desirable. marked for ‘low income families’, tourist of things agreed upon between Colys and There is a deadline for `copy' and when an accommodation and an 80 bed nursing home ourselves. amended version is e-mailed later than this date and more. I think we would all agree that the valley really there is the chance that it does not replace the (Based on recent meeting with Colys). needs a small seniors/aged care facility and `original' which has been submitted in good faith, This seems to be a development not in keeping maybe we can find a way to instigate this kind on time. with our rural village and will by Colys’ of project ourselves – there could certainly be I did receive some `corrections', after the deadline estimation increase our village population from better locations without the hills and with easier date and did amend and submit the new version. around 250 to 650-700 people. access to the shops for our elderly. However it seems this `amended' version missed This more than doubles the size of the village The Colys catch cry is ‘building communities’, the cut off date to the printer. and prompts the following concerns. perhaps it is time we showed them that we This is regrettable. Precedent – council have advised that Colys already have a strong, vibrant community with The promotion of the CWA and their community have applied for a zone change on the land to it’s own loud voice. work was the aim of the story, so the interest enable this development to go ahead, if this Lets get some debate happening on this issue shown should please this caring organization. rezoning is granted, it will set precedent and before it is too late. open the door for other zoning changes, we If you have concerns share them – write to Joan Bray may find ourselves surrounded by mini council and the minister, let them know your suburbs. Traffic lights – a development of this views on urbanising our heritage and scenic size will have access issues, it is highly likely listed rural areas, go to the Colys meeting slated we will have traffic lights installed and maybe for late February and hear more about what even parking meters and extra parking could very well be a reality in our town. facilities. Vastly increased traffic on our roads Victoria McIntyre 4465 2267 all year round - 400 – 500 people will be The Editor needing to drive in and out and up and down the mountains as there is not the employment Proposed Colys ‘Eco-Village’ in and schools within the valley that these people Kangaroo Valley will require. Environmental impact – what will this scale of development with lakes and Last November, I wrote to Colys expressing dams mean to our creeks, wild life and waste interest in their advertisements in KV Voice. water facilities? Nursing home – we cannot As a senior citizen, I was particularly interested fill an 80 bed nursing home, so people will in their plans for a retirement home within have to come from other areas, with hundreds walking distance of the village shops. of visitors and staff putting strain on our There is a definite need, in my opinion, for a already limited infrastructure. few dwellings or units with access to a warden Preservation – our quaint, pretty little village or carer who can ‘keep an eye’ on elderly will be forever changed by a development like residents. this, we need to ask ourselves is this the future I think that KV residents would generally we want for Kangaroo Valley or would we welcome also the building of a few low-cost rather keep our rural town free from houses for younger people who can no longer urbanisation. afford the high cost of buying or renting houses in the Valley. Having said that, I felt it only fair to warn Colys that their grandiose plans to double the population of KV village was likely to receive strong opposition from residents. Such a massive expansion is entirely out of scale for our beautiful historic village. A Colys-style ‘eco-village’ is economically non -viable, in my opinion, because aspiring residents in the Valley generally seek isolated rural properties on a few acres, not a house in the village. IS GOING SOLAR !!!! They come to escape urban life, not to recreate it. Thousands of tourists do the same. Yes!! We are now accredited to install grid connected The livelihood of many residents depends on tourism. Our tourists would not appreciate the solar systems! impact of motels, convention centres, If you are concerned about global warming supermarkets, nursing homes, medium-density’ and have been thinking of installing a solar system, residential areas, day spas, and ‘forest’ villas. then contact Even today, KV offers residents a simple, undeveloped country life: we like it that way. Mike Gorman : 44651 540 Mob 0427651540 Socially, we are a small, self-contained or community. Gary Thomas : 44651 485 Mob 0447651540 (Continued on page 17) February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 17

Above: Harpist’s heavenly harmony The Choir that dare not speak it’s name cloth screen that began as one thing and slowly Likewise, his arrangement of Gabriella’s Song morphed into something else entirely. from the film As It Is In Heaven performed by The music had a carnival atmosphere and even the choir with soloist Patsy Radic and harps, contained a fugue at one point. was full of emotion. The second of the world premiere’s was by Patsy’s easy alto voice glided well over the Australian composer Martin Wesley-Smith, phrases and the choir’s sound rose well above called Seven Widows at the Gates of Sugamo . the seven harps. Seven Japanese widows bewail the fate of their An exciting concert to witness: it certainly husbands being tried for war crimes before a shook any preconceived ideas I may have had tribunal. about the gracious and sweet-sounding harp. Tojo, beyond the grave, replies in anger and This concert showed a more meaty and sorrow to his wife Katsuko Ito. percussive side to the instrument without Harpist Tegan Peemoeller produced a pure losing any of the beauty, and the performers soprano as Katsuko and Robert Farnham showed their enjoyment too. provided a rich-timbered Tojo. If I had to sum the concert up in one word, it “The Choir that Dare Not Speak its Name”, would be Charming! provided harmonic strength and colour, closing Let’s not leave it another two years before we the work. hear this wonderful ensemble again. Wesley-Smith’s work contained a meditative ambiance at times and successfully represents Anne Glading the story. Photographs by Roberta McGregor

Questions raised on development All those lakes look fine on paper but will not be filled by rain. We already have a traffic (Continued from page 16) problem: an extra ‘eco-village’ will only make (Continued from page 10) If you doubled the population of the town, life it worse. The first of the evening’s two world premiere’s would inevitably change, many would say for Mr Dean Streater of Ozzy Connect phoned me was written by Sydney film, choral and harp the worse. Equally inevitably, many purchasers back on behalf of Colys and thanked me for my composer Sharon Calcraft. of new houses would only stay a couple of interest in a small retirement centre. Sevenfold Amen was written for this group years because of flies, unemployment, smells, Predictably, he considered such a venture especially, the number seven being very commuting or fog. They would then sell and uneconomic for a major developer such as symbolic. depart. This is a common pattern in the Valley, Colys: they are only interested in the big The music represented the sound of cicadas in it does not appeal to everybody. picture. the Sydney summer and their special buzz, Colys may well have over-estimated their We shall know more after the Colys call their obtained by a sort of thwacking sound, buzzing market. public meeting in February. strings, a tiny violin bow used to scrape against Branding a massive Colys development an ‘eco If we only want a few retirement homes in the the strings, as well as rhythmic knocking on the -village’ may be good ‘spin’ but it is hardly village, perhaps we should seek a more modest wooden casing of the harp. realistic for a new suburb hooked up to town developer. After interval, a piece called Bolmimerie by water and sewerage. John Skidmore Carlos Salzedo used images projected onto a

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OPEN 6 DAYS Weekdays 9-5pm & Sat 9-1pm PH: 4465 2772 / Shop 2/162 Moss Vale Rd Kangaroo Valley February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 18 My homing thoughts cabbage leaves, is the hit of the festival. wood stove, it’s -6C (22F) and wintertime I can’t wait. outside, the wind chill sending it down to -13C by Sean Scarisbrick I’ll give you a run down on the cabbage (8F). excitement in October. My girls love me, and even if Molly’s diaper In future columns I’ll take on the challenge of pongs to high heaven, I am warm, comfortable explaining Presidential Politics, as well as and blessed. reflecting on “the Expatriate's Curse,” the I lean back, feel the warmth of my fire, and hideous spectre of running out of Vegemite, think of The Valley. and my father-in-law’s unsuccessful quest to I dream of green fields hemmed in by wild buy a simple cup of coffee in Australia. bushland, running up into those “sapphire- I'm interested in hearing your thoughts and misted mountains” and the distance really isn’t responses ([email protected]) – especially that far. if you have a killer cabbage recipe with which I Biographical notes can sink the locals. Although I was born in Sydney, and have spent Being away from the mountains and valleys of a number of years traveling, I was living on home forces introspection; a better Berry Mountain when I finished high school, understanding of self; and ultimately a deeper and it is to that district my mind flies when I appreciation of what ties me to my family, my think of “home.” friends, my country, my home. After Uni in Sydney, I went to a private My idea of “home” is perhaps a little artificial Christian college in Texas. The Blessing of Distance because there is this great distance between After graduation I lived in England and where my daily activities are done (where I Germany for a couple of years. Geoffrey Blainey’s landmark study, The shop, where I work, where I drop in for a quiet Eight years ago I married Laura, a girl from Tyranny of Distance examines “how beer) and where my homing thoughts fly. Youngstown, New York. distance shaped Australia's history". For those who didn't catch it, the name of this We have two daughters: Isobel, who is almost column is a reference to Dorothea McKellar's three, and Molly, who is almost a year. Distance has certainly shaped me, having iconic "My Country", a poem which, to my I’m very much in love with the three of them. moved from Australia to my wife Laura’s mind, catches the expatriate's lot perfectly. I teach tenth grade English in a local high home of Youngstown, New York. "Earth holds many splendours" , the poet writes school. While being away from my spiritual and of her travels and I understand her, for I have In my spare time I write, garden, and renovate emotional home is difficult, it’s not exactly a seen some of them. our 150 year old house. task for Hercules, regardless of what I’ve had to In my travels I've fished (and skinny-dipped!) Youngstown is a village of about 2,000 people. shovel through. in the glacial waters of Alaska, I was in the While the Valley is hemmed in by a vaulting Distance has become something I deal with for, backseat drinking half-litres of Czech Pilsner rim of cliffs and mountain ridges, Youngstown as Blainey notes in Tyranny, while "distance when my best mate wrote-off a Renault in rural is eleven miles downstream from Niagara Falls. has been visibly tamed ...it has not been Austria, and I was almost arrested in Mexico. The Niagara River hems us in on the west, Lake conquered.” Hmmm – now that I mull it over, I'm not sure Ontario (into which the Niagara flows) is to the Living here in America, I find myself whether McKellar and I saw the same north, apple orchards to the east and a state park somewhat subject to this tyranny, with my splendours, but the sentiment remains. to the south. physical, psychological, and, sadly, even my "My Country" holds within it an emotional The area is a fertile and flat coastal plain and emotional connections to my country stretched, possibility that the author will die on foreign relatively temperate, though we do get plenty of on occasion, to their breaking points. shores, far from her homeland and I can relate snow in the winter. Despite the tension and temptation, however, to that, because while Laura and I plan to Oh how I long for Berry Mountain and the roads I’ve chosen to reject the option of damning the return (to my) home for several years, we have that twine along the ridges and through tunnels distance. established what is probably our permanent of trees into the Valley! I’m much happier embracing the opportunities home and base here in Niagara County. From my front porch (verandah!) I can look out that distance invites, rather than being another Yet I identify with the nineteen year old over our local park to the Niagara River, and passive victim. McKellar who, homesick, penned these lines in across the river to Canada, where I retreat for a Take for example the upcoming Kangaroo dreary old London, one hundred and four years meat pie when I’m feeling particularly Valley Show. ago: homesick. I won’t be there. Wherever I may die, “The Kookaburra” Until I can get back to one, and perhaps show I know to what brown country Editor’s note. off some prize Winter Squash (are they even My homing thoughts will fly. We are pleased to introduce Sean to the Valley grown locally, or will I have to bring the seeds Blainey and McKellar are good, but I shouldn’t Voice as an overseas corresspondent with back with me?), I’ll have to make do with the get too hung up on them. enduring links to the Valley. Fourth Annual Cabbage Festival, down the road My brother Tim sent me the Wave Aid We are sure that the line up of topics that Sean in Ransomville. Tsunami Relief Concert DVD a while back, has canvassed will add another valuable They have a cabbage cook-off, but the Cabbage and I’m riding those Aussie rhythms as I bang dimension to our line up each month. Leaf Fashion Show, which invites contestants away at the keyboard. G’day mate and welcome aboard. to design and create an outfit made entirely of Sitting here at the computer, close to our raging Kangaroo Valley Bowling Club Kitchen staff required Grilling experience Contact Jan or Mike an advantage Immediate start 44 651 175 February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 19 The KV Show—the only place to be (Continued from page 1) Berry in some Rugby League. After a great day enjoy musical entertainment at The Iron Person events will be held at 4:30 pm the bar by Martin Barclay and the crew. with Hay stacking at 5:30 pm. On Saturday Morning at 9 am the Dog Show The Lawnmower Calcutta, where the highest will begin followed by the Inter-district Rural bidder of the winning mower will scoop the Fire Brigade challenge. pool will be at 6 pmwith the official race at The Animal Nursery will be open at 10:30 am. 6:30 pm. While the show will be nearing an Then at 11 am there will be the Woodchop, end the Rodeo sponsored by the Kangaroo Junior Golf, the WOW Circus Act and some Valley Country and Golf club Resort will be Timber Milling demonstrations. just starting up with the opening ride at 7:30 The Grand Parade will be held at 12:30 pm with pm. the Ute show not far behind. For more information feel free to pick up At 3pm Open Golf, Valley Show Regatta and a schedule at the Kangaroo Valley Post Office, the Mechanical Bull. The Hampden Bridge Roadhouse or call Betty Dont be surprised if someone drops in as the Allen on 44 651 154. There will be horses at the show after all. parachute team will land at 3:30 pm. So invite your friends and come along and This one and the wooden novelty types as well. Shortly after the Valley boys will take on enjoy the 123rd “Friendly Show”.

CELEBRATING 123 YEARS OF KANGAROO VALLEY SHOW FRIDAY 15 and SATURDAY 16, FEBRUARY

Something for everyone - so come and join in the fun in the most beautiful setting:

Beef and Dairy Cattle, Wood-chopping, Children’s Push Bike Races, Haystacking competition Pavilion Displays, Children’s Entertainment Arena, Children’s Pet Show, Goal Kicking Competition Talent Quest, Musical Entertainment, KV Junior Showgirl, Iron person events, Dog high jump Other Attractions: Rodeo, Animal Nursery, Pipe Band Display, Pony Rides, FYRE dance party Kangaroo Valley Showground, Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley

Scale of Charges: Each Adult: $6 Friday, $10 Saturday. Each Child under 17 years $2 Friday, $5 Saturday, Seniors/Pensioners/Students: Friday & Saturday $5.00. Children under 6 yrs - Free. Annual Membership - Adult: $12.00 16 yrs & Under - $5.00.

Schedules and Memberships available from K.V. Post Office, Rural Supplies and Barrengarry Store. Or by ringing Mrs. Betty Allan, Hon Secretary phone: 4465 1154. From Thursday, 14th February, Show Office phone/fax: 4465 1525 February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 20 February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 21 Jacqui Lenz’s achievements recognised by City Council and the Valley community Jacqueline Lenz will celebrate 21 years The CWA and AHA both made testament to of devoted service to the Showground how they rely heavily on Jacqueline. and Community Hall as its caretaker in The Mayor also sent his apologies and March this year. indicated that he would have liked to be there. We all see the work that she does to maintain On Friday January 25 an afternoon tea our beloved showground but what many of us organized by Chris Nobel was held to don’t know is her role as Treasurer of the acknowledge and thank Jacqueline for her facilities and her many hours of voluntary efforts. service on the Osborne Park Management Her service is so important to council that her Committee. certificate was awarded by the Community and It is times like this that we have the opportunity Operations Group Director, Mr. John Wells. to reflect on how lucky we are to have He said that Jacqueline was so highly regarded Jacqueline who calls that whole area “her back that he personally would be responsible for the yard” and cares for it like we do our own. ongoing relationship between council and Well done Jacqueline and may there be another herself. 20 years. More than 30 local residents came to the Jason Horton afternoon tea and highlighted about how Pictured right Jacqui Lenz receives a valuable “our Jacqueline” is. certificate of service from John Wells. WANTED FOR THE GRAND PARADE ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16 !!!!!

All community groups and businesses are invited to organise a float (truck, ute, car, bike or walk) to participate in the Grand Parade.

Assembly time is 12:15 pm sharp, behind the pool. If you are able to participate, please ring Bob Dunn 4652244 or Dave Kent 44651202 before February 10. The woodchopping and the pavillion exhibits are highlights of the show See Husqvarna quality at the K. V. Show From $2,999

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Osborne Park has never looked greener and with recent improvements to catering and refreshment facilities plus a host of innovative new contests events and presentations there is something for everyone at the “friendly show”. Look out for Rural Fire Service Interdistrict Challenge Junior Golf “Nearest to the Pin” Circus WOW (Children’s Circus Act) Timber Milling Demonstration Valley Show Regatta Mechanical Bull Parachuting Team Rugby League (KV vs Berry) The valley show has lots of activities for our younger citizens including the Friday talent quest Lawnmower “Calcutta” Novelty Wooden Horse Events “Let the sunshine!” Suddenly homeowners are switching off Children’s Dog Obstacle Race unnecessary lights, replacing standard light bulbs with energy saving bulbs, even recycling The installation of a solar electricity their water – taking small steps in the right system can be the trigger for profound direction.’ lifestyle changes according to the Solar Having your solar system designed and installed correctly is critical for long-term efficient Shop Australia . electricity production. ‘Owning and understanding a solar Solar Shop Australia will have representatives electricity system creates a new awareness available at the Kangaroo Valley Show to in people of just how easy it is to take answer any of your queries. positive steps towards creating a cleaner, They will also take care of all rebate paperwork greener environment. for you. It’s like fully switching on to Solar Shop hope to see you there!! environmentalism.’ said the Solar Shop’s For more information about Solar Shop managing director, Russell Mourney. Australia or to receive a full colour brochure ‘This kind of awareness can certainly inspire call 02 9959 5239 or [email protected] lifestyle changes. www.solarshop.com.au

Friends of the K.V.A & H Catering Section Annual Show 15 th & 16 th February 2008 DESPERATELY SEEKING 30 VOLUNTEERS Here it is Show Time again and the K.V.A. & H. is seeking your assistance. In an attempt to spread the work load we are asking people to select a time slot and a task on a day which they feel suits them best . A commercial dishwasher has been installed in the kitchen so this will make the job of washing up much easier. Let us say THANK YOU, in advance for your generosity and support

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Ming Gu Ming Gu is a Chinese-born artist who specialises in landscape painting in oils. In the past eight years, his work has been shown at a number of major exhibitions in China and has been recognised with several art prizes. Ming’s inspiration comes principally from environmental shapes and patterns and he prefers to work en plein air wherever possible. The distinctive qualities of Australia’s natural environment and light have left a major impression on him, leading his landscape painting into new stylistic directions. Recently, he has expanded his focus to the built environment and figure painting.

Above Ming Gu. Above right The Sketch Club Below Sue Williamson Below left Reflections Right: Survivior Below: Ole Nielsen Sue Ole Nielsen Williamson Sculptor Sue Williamson is one of many local Ole Nielsen was born in residents who has a Denmark in 1946 and studied passion for at the Academy of Art, in photography. Sue Aarhus and particularly loves the School of Art and Craft, in capturing the moods, Copenhagen. shapes and designs He has worked with ceramics created by different since 1969 from workshops in light, and this Ireland, France, Norway and Australia, with includes the periodical engagements as a ceramic expert for wonderful power of Danida and the United Nations in South Africa, reflections. The birds, animals, shapes of the Swaziland, Cameroon, Nepal, Bangladesh and landscape and secretive dark places in the Trinidad. Valley are wonderful subjects although it is often His work is held in many important public challenging to do them justice. collections, including Faenza Museum, Italy, Sue won a photography prize with her first Australian Industrial Development camera and this gave her the encouragement to Corporation (ACT), NSW Premiers pursue photography as a rewarding hobby Department, Commonwealth throughout her life. While she has won Banking Corporation (Sydney), occasional prizes, photography is primarily a Art Gallery of Western Australia, personal pleasure, and fun to share. She works as well as private collections in in both digital and film and for the most part Europe, Australia and U.S.A. uses the camera to do the work rather than From 1976 to 1984 and from 1995 manipulate images on computer. to the present he has lived in Australia. Plus works by Rhonda Punnet, Sally D’Ovelle, Sheila Young, Larraine Hahlos, Laurie De Ville, Janet Mulligan and Leah Parrish

The Gallery in Kangaroo Valley 149 Moss Vale Road, telephone 44 651 621 email [email protected] February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 24 HURRY!! HURRY!! HURRY!! DON'T M PIONEER MU George Walker Suspension Bridge Rest o

With tables seating 20, get a group together and come join the fun, while making it a financial success and having a night under the stars surrounded by the memories of our pioneering forebears.

Beginning at 6-30 pm the head chefs of Jing Jo Thai and Source at Kangaroo will bring you a GOURMET DINNER .

Musicians, including Valley classical guitarist Jeremy Butterworth and Garry Tooth , Celtic balladeer will bring an accompaniment of fine music while you dine.

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Built in 1931, the George Walker Bridge in it’s original position on his Wattamolla Farm KIMONO STYLE QUILT WALL HANGING designed and handcrafted by talented LOOK!!!! WHAT YOU CAN W Valley resident Allan Gilden Both Raffles drawn at the GOU R

You may view the prizes and purchase tickets at THE GALLERY in Kangaroo Valley Township OR send a February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 25 MISS OUT - TICKETS NOW ON SALE!! SEUM PARK oration Fund Raising Gourmet Dinner

There will be opportunity for you to tour the Museum and spend quality time with friends, from both within and without the Valley.

TICKETS at $75, per person are on sale in Kangaroo Valley at - Source at Kangaroo, Jing Jo Thai and the Valley Post Office . The lucky gate prize of a Painting by Miriam Kin-Yee, valued at $300 , will be won, at the dinner.

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The Bridge erected in it’s new position at the Pioneer Museum Park in 1977 RIVER RED GUMS AT COOPER CREEK WIN FOR ONLY $2 A TICKET taken near Innaminka, the site of the Burke and Wills RMET DINNER on March 1 st 2008. tragedy in 1861, a framed masterpiece by Valley photographer Caroline Burton. cheque and a stamped, addressed envelope to: Museum, Post Office Kangaroo Valley 2577 and we will post February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 26

buildings constructed during the last century are Beyond basic repair and maintenance however heritage items in themselves because of the is the more important and possibly more techniques used in their construction. But we controversial question of additions and have lost a few skills along the way, one of alterations to a heritage building or adapting it which was an understanding of the way to another use. For example, adding extra traditional methods of construction in particular rooms to a family residence or adapting a dealt with water ingress. redundant bank building to a fudge house. Looking After As anyone who has tried to waterproof anything, from a pair of shoes, to a tent or swimming pool, knows; water has an uncanny A Heritage Item ability to find any weakness and exploit it. The leak may be a long way from the breach in the This is the fourth in a series of five articles on waterproofing and tracking it down is difficult, Heritage by Don Godden, resident of Kangaroo to put it mildly. Traditional construction Valley and a member of the National Trust accepted this and worked on the assumption Board of Directors. that water will get in and should have a way to Looking after a heritage item is not get out again. Well proven techniques achieved substantially different from looking after this by using thick walls, vapour permeable anything of value. materials, site drainage, gutters and downpipes Good basic maintenance and repair is essential to take excess water away and most importantly throughout the life of the item . However it is by keeping places in good repair. In both cases the changes had positive important to remember that each individual Cavity construction evolved to reduce building outcomes with each buildings having a new item needs maintenance and repair specifically costs and some traditional methods gave way to lease of life without losing any of its designed for that item and that incorrect different techniques and new materials significance. methods or overzealousness can cause damage. including concrete and steel. The methods you I discussed the Australia ICOMOS Charter for Many an item of cherished family history can would use to repair a place therefore depend the Conservation of Places of Cultural be ruined by over polishing or the wrong greatly on the on the method of construction Significance (the Burra Charter) in an earlier washing techniques, as TV shows such as the and the materials used. article. Besides aiding in deciding what is Antique Roadshow or the Collectors tell us. There are many examples across the world, and important t or significant about a place the The same is true of buildings, gardens, even one or two in Kangaroo Valley, of Burra Charter also points us towards what we industrial heritage, graves and many other mistakes made in repair methods. These could can then do about preserving that significance, valued artefacts . be as simple as introducing inappropriate especially if we want to change the building. In this article I am going to talk predominantly draining on a masonry building or repointing There are several studies one can undertake to of buildings as each ‘type’ of heritage item has brickwork using a mortar with a high decide the significance of a place. These its own issues. Buildings though are the most percentage of cement. studies normally produce a document that will visible and the most valuable of all heritage aid in the care or conservation of a building. items and deserve the most attention. The most The most common policy document prepared common cause of problems in buildings is for a place of significance is the Conservation water, whether you have too much of it, or not Plan. This seeks to establish what is important enough. Generally it is water getting into a (significant) about a place and then spells out building (or any other item for that matter) that the constraints and policies that should apply to is an issue but changes in soil saturation during preserve that significance. The historian and extensive periods of dry or wet can also cause heritage consultant James Semple Kerr problems such as cracking and settlement. determined the methodology and structure for a The twentieth century saw greater change in the Conservation Plan, which makes specific way we build than ever before. Many reference to the Burra Charter. It should be a important developments occurred and many concise document and is usually prepared by an expert, or group of experts, in the relevant field of the item or place in question. Normally a J. T. Rebbeck - Earthmoving Contractor conservation plan takes account of the history of a building, the people and events associated 4465 1329 Mobile 0414 744 258 with it as well as the building’s construction and its existing fabric. The heart of the Conservation Plan is the Statement of Significance which is really a summary of the significance as discussed in the Plan. The Statement of Significance is the guiding hand for all decisions concerning the future treatment of the building. Many approval authorities require a completed Conservation Plan before giving permissions for change to buildings of heritage significance. For a family residence that is likely to remain as a residence the conservation plan is a relatively simple document used to guide repair and alterations. It allows gathering and analysis of all relevant information so good decisions can result. It shouldn’t be a static document however, and may be added to or altered itself Reliable service, if more information becomes available, or if the legislation and constraints change or the use excellent equipment, competitive quotes. (Continued on page 31) February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 27 Shoemaker. throughout the night during February. Star struck Shoemaker-Levy 9 was the comet that fell into Mars is the bright red “star” about 20° up the By Gerard Keyser the atmosphere of Jupiter in 1994 and was seen sky and also in the north. by many astronomers from earth. Mars appears quite large and is visible during Over the holidays many of us have had a There has, however been a comet moving twilight, setting around midnight. welcome break but I always try to work through our sky this month that was just below The other event of interest is the alpha- through this period if I can because the naked eye limit. Centaurid meteor shower . warm weather doesn't suit me. It was an enjoyable exercise for me to trace it's Peaking on he 8 th Feb we can expect anything Often the warm weather is not really conducive path and I have managed to see it about five from 10-30 pm. to astronomy either as it takes a long time for times, learning my way around the These meteors are known for their extra bright larger telescopes to cool down and the constellations of Triangulum, Pisces, and fireball like appearance and this year is looking atmosphere can remain very turbulent as the Cetus. good because there will be no moolight to heat dissipates from the ground. This comet wasn't terribly interesting to look speak of. Good luck and “Clear Skies “. The unsteady atmosphere creates poor seeing. at, having no real tail to speak of. As the Sun is often setting as late as 8-30 pm, It moved very smoothly, every night appearing To market—to market!!! astronomical twilight is not really finished until about 5° further up the sky. 10 pm and it's not really dark until then. If I looked at it through a 3-inch telescope and a (Continued from page 14) you're keen you really have to wait until 10-inch but didn't see much difference. The delightful setting promises to compliment a midnight to get started so I get pretty slack It was easily visible in binoculars.I think relaxed and happy market which will offer a about observing at this time of year. Thankfully Comet McNaught has spoiled me a bit but I'll wonderful range of household and garden most of the nights have been overcast if not keep looking at each one that I can because any items, arts and crafts, clothing and jewellery, actually raining so I haven't felt too guilty. one may suddenly brighten to another naked- original art and photography, and gifts and toys, This year has started without a “great” comet eye wonder. as well as the best of the fresh produce of this st like last year. I hope you get your Valley Voice by the 1 wonderful region. A great deal of interest has I had the good fortune in August to meet Dr Feb as something very special happens around been shown by stallholders from the best of the nd Rob McNaught at the Border Stargaze in Albury 4 am on the 2 . Jupiter and Venus appear other local markets. A limited number of spaces and on that occasion I also had the pleasure of together in the eastern morning sky and are so will be available each month for car boot stalls, talking to David Levy in Arizona by satellite close together (only 0.6° apart) that they will so please start that long overdue cleanout and link. nearly appear merged. see what you can get for the old stuff in the Rob McNaught has discovered more comets They will be very bright together. garage without the effort of trading on ebay. than anyone in history and David Levy was the It has been calculated that just such a Some music and entertainment will be offered previous record holder. conjunction occurred about two years before every month and our beautiful showground is David Levy discovered many of his by the old the estimated time of the birth of Christ the perfect location for a family day out: great fashioned method of sweeping the sky each possibly a sign to encourage the pilgrimage of food and coffee and a fabulous location. evening with a telescope, looking for bright the Magi? First market: 9 th February smudges appearing somewhere it shouldn't be. Saturn is rising around around 8 pm, getting Application forms for stallholders are available He also discovered quite a number in earlier throughout the month and is due north by email from [email protected] or by conjunction with Carolyn and Eugene by about midnight, remaining visible ringing 4421 5887 Jane Richter

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Police Brigade has had 10 callouts to end/start the AGAIN wrong/misleading and initially no from the Highlands were in attendance as was year. information was given to our Second call out. This Kangaroo Valley Ambulance. I have also attached a summary of the Brigades call came at 11.30 am and was for Beaumont, Beaumont and Cambewarra Fire Brigades were called callout activities in 2007. Cambewarra and Kangaroo Valley Brigades to off as there was little damage, no fire, no oil or fuel on respond to a MVA on Moss Vale Rd. road, no anything really. Again it was a busy year where we attended 49 calls Where?, good question. We waited five minutes for the car to be loaded onto and we were well above our last five year average of Anybody hurt, trapped or maybe a fire?, another the tow truck then headed back to station. Kangaroo 35 callouts for the year. good question. Valley crew arrived back at station at 12.20pm First callout came at 12.36 pm on Thursday 23 Answer, who knows because we certainly didn’t. De javu for our Third call out with another MVA that November for Kangaroo Valley and Beaumont to With three brigades called you would think was given as 10km South of Kangaroo Valley Village. respond to a person trapped MVA on Moss Vale Rd something of significance but alas, no. Kangaroo Beaumont and Kangaroo Valley were called to Cambewarra Mountain five km East of Kangaroo Valley with a crew of three were the first to respond respond at 10.28 am on Wednesday 5 th to this MVA. Valley. and asked where to go, the answer was that the call Beaumont responded with their crew as Kangaroo Valley 1 was away with four crew followed by was from the police but no location was given as Valley awaited a tanker driver. Beaumont calling on with a crew of six and Valley 2 they also were given no location details. We finally got away with a crew of four in Valley 1. also responding with four crew on board. We were asked to go Barrengarry Mountain as As we headed up Cambewarra Mountain we were On the way up the mountain we met up with Beaumont would come done from Tourist Rd and called by fire control and told that they had received a Kangaroo Valley Ambulance returning to the Valley Cambewarra would come up from the other side, confirmation of the MVA and the location was given so we knew that it was going to be ANOTHER waste hence the three brigades. as the Moss Vale Side of Kangaroo Valley. of time and resources. Beaumont was next to call on and by this time we We turned around and started heading towards town Valley 1 arrived to a single vehicle accident with no were not far from the base of Barrengarry Mountain and Barrengarry Mountain. injuries or persons trapped. when Beaumont brigade had information that the No sooner after we had turned around when Beaumont Police were also on scene and the crew of Valley 1 accident was on the eastern side of Cambewarra called that they had located the assisted with traffic control on a fairly dangerous Mountain. accident. stretch of road. We pulled over and asked fire control as to our We pulled over and again contacted Fire Control as to Beaumont was stood down on arrival and they requirements. what we were now to do. proceeded back to their station. We were asked to respond to that location. It was thought that maybe there was a second accident Valley 2 stayed on scene a little further up the road to Cambewarra brigade had by then called on and were on Barrengarry and we were asked to respond to that also slow the traffic down before reaching the responding to the “MVA” as well. location. accident scene. So through town we go to see a tow truck heading We traveled to the top and as expected there was Ambulance, police and Fire Brigade all received the our way as we approached Jarretts Lane. nothing at all so we returned to station. same call details but at no stage was it a serious We got the driver to stop and he said he came from The Fourth call came at 2.48 pm on Saturday 15 accident to the point of having some three Fire Nowra and there was no accident that way and he December for Kangaroo Valley to respond to a MVA Tankers called out with 14 Volunteer members in was heading to Barrengarry Mountain to an accident. at the bottom of Barrengarry Mountain between a car total of which all had to leave places of employment This information was passed on to our fire control and a motorbike. to attend. and we were asked to turn around again and respond (Continued on page 40) Callout time 1.5hrs. TRAVEL IDEAS & EXCLUSIVE TOURS

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P.S – Spoil someone special this St Valentines! February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 30 February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 31 Valley Bushwalking Club 2008 program Looking After a Heritage Item (Continued from page 26) This year there are to be two groups for If you wish you could send your email address and occupation of the building alters. our eager bushwalkers: to either Lee Sharam [email protected] A second and somewhat less detailed Level 1 walks will start at 8 am, go for and/or Joanne Keane [email protected] document, prepared specifically to address longer and be off-track often with some for a gentle reminder in the week leading up to proposed changes to a heritage building is each walk. known as a Heritage Impact Statement. bush bashing involved; The following dates are listed as walks: This document also has the Statement of Level 2 walks will start at 9 am, will mostly be Significance as the most important feature but 3-5 hours duration, and will be on-track. LEVEL 1 th unlike the Conservation Plan it usually People can choose to go on both walks each Sunday 9 March th addresses a single issue and is not a general month or just whichever one appeals. Sunday 6 April th guide to the building’s conservation. There are certain instructions though for both Sunday 4 May Change and redundancy are perhaps the most groups; although the bushwalking club is Sunday 1 st June prolific issues which effect places we value in loosely formed it is registered under the banner th Sunday 29 June Kangaroo Valley. Change is inevitable and it is of Sport and Recreation. th Sunday 27 July not something that can be halted. th Sunday 24 August Any change proposed for our heritage items, all walks will start by meeting at the st Sunday 21 September whether individual buildings, the village Village Green car park at the Sunday 19 th October streetscape, the surrounding rural landscape or designated time; th the magnificent panoramas from local lookouts walkers must register at the beginning of Sunday 16 November th should be carefully considered and discussed so the year by filling out the 2 Sunday 7 December we don’t lose the heritage values of the valley. compulsory forms at the Post Office LEVEL 2 We should manage change so we learn to live in the Valley; Sunday 24 th February with, and build on our past to enhance our bring along water and food and wear th Sunday 30 March future. Kangaroo Valley. Change is inevitable. sensible shoes and sun/wind th Sunday 13 April And it is not something that can be halted. Any protection; th Sunday 18 May change proposed for our heritage items, which buy the booklet “Kangaroo Valley and th Sunday 15 June includes individual buildings, the village Adjacent National Parks, Walks Sunday 6 th July streetscape, the surrounding rural landscape and Guide” published by the NSW th the magnificent vistas from our local lookouts National Parks and Wildlife Service Sunday 10 August Sunday 14 th September should be very carefully considered and th discussed so that the heritage values of the The list of the walks and any relevant Sunday 5 October valley are not lost. Change should be managed instructions will be posted on the notice board Sunday 2 nd November so that we learn to live with, and build on our outside the Post Office. th Sunday 7 December past to enhance our future. Lee Sharam Going to Sydney or the airport?

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Wednesday Restaurant hours Phone (02) 4465-1175 Croquet : 2 pm Closed Mondays Fax: (02) 4465-1775 Free lessons at the Bowlo Times subject to change at the Information for members and guests Information provided for members and guests Casual gear discretion of the restaurant manager February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 33 Hi again for this months WIRES update.

Lots of rescues in our branch over the last couple of months due to the warmer weather, also lots of snakes around. If you spot a snake keep your distance and stay away, they will move on quickly. They are more frightened of you, believe me. Also if you see echidnas digging in your garden, do the same thing, keep animals away and they will move on. Well I now have three wombats in care, two brushtail possums and a microbat in care. The three wombats are all female and weigh 11kg, 6kg and 4kg. The bigger wombat is in my animal crate and came in mid October from Green Valley Road, she was 5.3 kg and had lost her mum to a vehicle. We are having a short film night at the Bowral Tip of the month She had been on her own for about a month Cinemas on the 8 th February to raise money for Ring WIRES as soon as you see an animal before a very concerned resident on Green the branch. requires rescuing; do not leave it for a day or Valley road who had spotted her and realised It will cost $20 per ticket which includes a so to see what happens. she was too small to be by herself. snack and a glass of wine. Waiting a day could mean the animal may He worked very hard to catch her which I There will also be a great raffle on the night require further care once rescued or worse believe took him quite a few attempts over a with tickets only being sold on the night and may need to be put down. four week period to catch her. will also be drawn on the night. Animals in distress go into shock and can They are very quick and feisty and as soon as There will also be a return bus from the Valley dehydrate very quickly. you get close they take off. which is included in the price. Even if you are not sure it is better to call us This particular afternoon I believe he stalked her Tickets are available at the supermarket or by for clarification. out with net and bag in hand and just waited and ringing Donna Parker on 4465 2170. From a WIRES volunteer here sure enough she came out and bang he got her. in Kangaroo Valley. What a great effort. She would not have survived on her own for much longer as when I got her she was quite thin and had a lot of wounds from other RAISE R wombats on her body. I also removed about 50-60 ticks off her as well. It was hard going to start with as she was big SHORT FILM FESTIVAL and very feisty. Yes she did bite me a few times but has now FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 – 7.30pm settled in and doing great. So a big thanks to the rescuer. My other two wombats have been buddied up Empire Cinema, Bowral and are doing very well. The smaller one came in early September $20 per ticket weighing 800grams and the other a week later Help to support our local wildlife and see some great, weighing 1.7kg. Both lost their mums to vehicles and were in the multi award winning, short films – pouch. including many Tropfest winners. One was pulled out of the dead mother’s pouch and Paul McDermott’s latest release which is very stressful to the joey. Once the mother is dead a pair of scissors is “The Girl who swallowed bees” with Hugo Weaving used to cut the pouch open and remove the joey, this is far less stressful with any pouched young. There will be a monster raffle with fantastic prizes The two brushtails are in aviaries now and will Ticket price includes light refreshments with all proceeds be released January/February 2008. going to support the care and rescue of our local wildlife The microbat was found in a swimming pool Price also includes return bus from the Valley and thought she would not survive due to water Bus will leave the PO at 6.30pm on her lungs but she has and will be released shortly. Tickets on sale at the KV grocery store or ring Donna Parker on 4465 2170 I have her in a large tent to allow her to fly around and catch her own food. I put live moths and other bugs for her to catch. She is a very interesting little animal. RAISER WIRES: Short Film Festival February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 34

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What’s the Right Harcourts KV extends “Restdown” it’s reach to the A Step Back In Price? Highlands With property most people’s Time largest asset and most A number of Sellers in Fitzroy Falls Another piece of history has important purchase, selling your have put their faith in Harcourts to list come on the market just home therefore is an important their properties recognizing the proximity to Kangaroo Valley will give following the sale of the process to get right. them a good exposure. historic “The Old Bakery” Getting the best price for your Likewise this has potential to increase property is what every property buyer enquiry into the Valley. Restdown was originally built as a owner hopes to achieve, however you This has come about as a result of a settlers cottage in the 1870’s in a can run the risk of being left recent sale of a wonderful property in small town near West Wyalong in the disappointed if expectations are Gwen Rd Fitzroy Falls. Riverina. In 1995 the cottage was based on incorrect information. On A preview of just a few outstanding carefully dismantled, every piece the other hand, property owners can properties numbered and relocated to its be equally delighted when they present idyllic 5 acres located on the discover the market for their steep slopes of Barrengarry property has a much higher demand Mountain. than they first thought. Built from cypress pine drop logs and Pricing is a complex exercise, with adorned with antique country style emotional attachments to a home furniture you will be graced by not filled with memories making the only by its historical presence, but its process even more difficult. practicality and energy efficiency. 2 Bedrooms, an upstairs loft, open Potential buyers will be determining plan kitchen, dining and living area a property’s value based on what the are just a few of the outstanding property market is doing, other features. properties available in their price range, how the property presents, For an inspection of this delightful and of course how closely it meets property please call Sandra Knight their own needs and wants. on 0412 698 135 While occasionally you will find a buyer who will stop at nothing and pay a premium to get the property they want, they really are few and far between.If most buyers feel your property expectations are too high, it could languish on the market leaving you frustrated and possibly interfering with your own plans to relocate. It is important to remember that buyers are very selective, especially in a less frantic market where they can afford the extra time to do their homework and search for a property that fits as many of their requirements possible. Alternatively, without market research, a property can sell quickly because its true value wasn’t realised by the owner. Why risk it? Contact your Harcourts office P: 4465 1996 and use the experts to www.kangaroovalleyharcourts.com.au knowledgably discuss how to reach your property goals in line with where the market sits. Open 7 days

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Garden group explores Kangaroo Valley

Cambewarra and Jasper’s Brush Garden Group Our last activity in November took us nurseries carry, from most of over the mountain to Cambewarra which Dot generously gave Village and Jaspers Brush. cuttings. Although we left in weak sunshine it was She also uses the great idea of cutting the ends off black plastic drizzling in the south, but this didn’t stop pots, upending them and covering us. with pot saucers and then placing Dot Gallagher’s garden is the size of a her vegetable matter straight into normal suburban block, but she has these receptacles and finally created an amazing native treasure trove planting into the resulting that she enjoyed showing to us. composted mulch. I think that Dot will remain famous in the Garden Group for one of her comments as she showed us around: “A true gardener, when she sees a dead plant, says ‘Goodie, a space!’” The centre of the garden is the original home of This garden proves, once and for all, that we the early dairy farmers; slab huts from this time don’t need to plant on acreage to achieve a are now put to good use as an outdoor picnic delightful area where it is possible to get lost in space where we had lunch, and a hothouse for greenery. the vegetable and flower seedlings. Thank you to Dot for a wonderful morning, There are flowerbeds for different colours, all which included morning tea looking over the coordinating and in bloom; a cool fernery with peaceful canopy. its own pond; a native plant walk still under It was then on to Janice Hughes’ country completion, where we were able to give our garden, where although there are 100 acres advice (something gardeners love to do!); There was a rainforest area with a frog pond as of land, the garden surrounds the beautifully grafted trees by Tony Henderson, so well as one for fish; one of the most graceful homestead. that Janice is able to grow unusual trees as their grass trees that we have seen apart from in the The official lane ends inside their grounds and bases are native to the area; her husband Rauri outback; many plants that only specialist on both sides are duck ponds with wild and showed us his vegetable garden where he grows domestic ducks swimming. (Continued on page 46)

Proposed Eco Village in the Valley ….

The Colys Group and OzzyConnect would officially like to invite the community members of Kangaroo Valley to view our preliminary concept sketches and ideas for this exciting new project.

Date Friday February 29, 2008. Time: 6.00pm Venue: Kangaroo Valley Community Hall

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and we look forward to us meeting next year. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 36 SURVEY OF RURAL LANDHOLDERS’ Valley Guide EXPERIENCES OF to eating out LIVING WITH FIRE ON THE LAND Thai Jing Jo

During February and March 2008 a survey will 44 651 314 be carried out in the Kangaroo Valley Mediterranean by Christine Eriksen from the Café Bella

University of Wollongong in conjunction with 44 651 660 the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Bushfire Modern Australian Cooperative Research Centre. Source at Kangaroo The survey investigates what landholders 44 651 969 - full-time residents as well as weekenders - Value—service and think and do about bushfires. a good choice it’s all here in Please keep an eye out for the survey Kangaroo Valley. you wont want to leave, questionnaire in your letterbox or on your gate. but over the hill at there is also Should you have any queries about the survey, Gabbys at Berry please contact open 7 days and nights by appointment Christine Eriksen For bookings Carolyn on 44642349 on 0434 831 765 or or [email protected] 0410 648 338

Kangaroo Valley Flood Study - Public Information Session

Notice is given that the Draft Kangaroo Valley Flood Study is currently on public exhibition until the 15 th February 2008. The document can be viewed during normal office hours at:

+!Kangaroo Valley Post Office +!Nowra City Library +!Shoalhaven City Council, Administration Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra or from Council’s website at www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au under Documents on Exhibition.

A public information session will be held on Thursday 7 th February 2008 from 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm at Kangaroo Valley Community Hall, where Council staff will be on hand to answer questions during this time.

The purpose of the Draft Kangaroo Valley Flood Study is to:

+!Define flood behaviour in the Kangaroo River Catchment, more specifically within and around the Kangaroo Valley Village. Form the basis for a subsequent Floodplain Risk Management Study where detailed assessment of flood mitigation options and floodplain management measures will be undertaken.

Enquiries regarding the Draft Kangaroo Valley Flood Study should be directed to Anisul Huq, Flood and Stormwater Engineer, on 4429 3238. Written submissions are invited and should be addressed to:

The General Manager, Shoalhaven City Council, PO Box 42, NOWRA NSW 2541, Attention: Anisul Huq - file 29607.

Please note that the substance of submissions made to Council on this matter may be made available to the public or included in a Council report without notifying the correspondent. Pre-printed form letters, which have been individually signed, will be considered but not formally acknowledged. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 37

Olive Oil by Dr Rosemary Stanton, nutritionist

Almost 30 years ago, Peter and I took our New studies also show that extra virgin olive four children to Europe for a year, including oil may reduce the risk of several cancers and several months in Mediterranean countries. moderate inflammatory responses involved in I already had an interest in olive oil because I conditions ranging from asthma to arthritis. had been blown away by the studies of the Olive oil's unique properties are partly because 1960s showing its value. The famous seven it comes from a fruit, whereas the other oils are countries study analysed the diets of 16 derived from seeds (grape seed, sunflower, populations in seven countries and found sesame), grains (corn or canola) or legumes amazingly low rates of coronary heart disease in (soy bean or peanut) and partly because of its Mediterranean countries. polyphenols. A group of extremely active lumberjacks in All olive oils contain some polyphenols, but Finland topped the world for heart disease, with extra virgin olive oil has the most. This is about 10 times the incidence of people in Crete because extra virgin olive oil is pressed from and Southern Italy. Their high level of physical the fruit without use of polyphenol-destroying activity could not protect them from their high heat or chemical solvents. it. intake of saturated fat and low intake of Choosing an oil I don't usually suggest deep frying, as fried food vegetables. In Mediterranean countries, almost will inevitably soak up oil and provide lots of all the fat came from monounsaturated fats in Most of the health-giving components of olive kilojoules, but if you do use olive oil for this olive oil and nuts. oil are the same compounds that produce the purpose, it's comforting to know that less olive flavour of extra virgin olive oils. As a The government in Finland embarked on a long- oil is absorbed into foods compared with other qualified olive oil judge who has been judging term education program which resulted in oils, and provided you strain out any bits of olive oils since they were first entered into dramatic declines in saturated fat and heart food and keep the oil cool and in a dark bottle, shows and competitions in Australia, I can attacks. it can safely be re-used. By contrast, if you testify to an amazing increase in quality. A Everyone now acknowledges the value of choose a polyunsaturated oil for frying, it panel of expert tasters assembled by Choice should only be used once. And the omega 3 Mediterranean diets. Unfortunately, there has magazine recently blind taste tested Australian been a blip caused by the food industry's use of fats in canola oil (a monounsaturated oil) break and overseas oils and rated Australian down easily and you can detect this as it the term 'unsaturated' as a marketing tool. Food supermarket extra virgin oils very highly. labels on snacks, biscuits, pastries, spreads and develops a slightly 'fishy' smell. If this Just as people prefer wines with different oils used for commercial frying do not mention happens, throw it out: oxidised oils can be a flavours, so some will prefer different tastes in that much of the original unsaturated fats in health hazard. their olive oil. But unlike many wines, olive vegetable oils have been transformed by I have no doubt that the healthiest – and most oil doesn't improve with age. Buy it in small processing into an artificial trans fat which has enjoyable – oil of all comes from the fruit of the quantities, in dark bottles and minimise its worse effects on blood cholesterol levels than olive tree. Using a little extra virgin olive oil exposure to light and heat. The windowsill is saturated fat. Nutritionists and consumer groups on a salad makes excellent nutritional sense as not the place to show off your extra virgin oils! are still fighting the food industry to have trans the fat from the oil helps the body absorb many fat declared on food labels in Australia. Use extra virgin olive oil on salads, in sauces of the important antioxidants found in the salad and dressings and don't be afraid to cook with The trans fat fiasco applies only to oils that are vegetables. Enjoy! used in processing and commercial frying. Liquid vegetable oils for home use do not contain trans fats and most of the Australian margarine manufacturers now make their more expensive spreads with minimum levels of trans fat. From my perspective, there is no doubt that the best choice of oil for home use is extra virgin olive oil. Any liquid vegetable oil substituted for saturated fat will reduce 'bad' LDL blood cholesterol. But extra virgin olive oil goes further and stops the LDL cholesterol oxidising, which is when it becomes really damaging. Extra virgin olive oil also contains more than 30 different polyphenols. Many act as antioxidants or have beneficial anti-inflammatory effects, with some having specific effects on blood pressure and helping prevent blood clots forming. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks a coronary artery. Blood clots form easily after a meal high in saturated fat, but if your usual diet contains extra virgin olive oil, you get some residual protection against the clotting effects of an occasional fatty meal. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 38 Human interest Note; We understand the pain in making such March at 5.00 p.m en route from Penrose Park stories, news and a difficult decision. to Milton. happenings from our The Valley will feel the loss with our brothers We are hoping to process with it and the Icon Kangaroo Valley and sisters in your church. from the bridge to the church where a prayer The Community at service will be held on the front lawn honouring churches Jesus’ appearance after His Resurrection to the Compiled by St Joseph’s Church apostles on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. Ron Bower We have hosted many guests on There will be a sausage sizzle prior to its Uniting Church Sundays during these summer months, departure south. from other places in NSW, other states Weekday Mass times have changed this year. It is my sad duty to report that regular and overseas. Instead of 11 a.m. it will be at 8 a.m. on services have ceased at Kangaroo Valley Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. st Madeline Kate Foster, daughter of Uniting Church as from the 31 January Benjamin and Nicole, granddaughter of It is at 6.15 a.m. on Wednesday. 2008. Mark and Sue was baptised in December Sunday remains at 11 a.m. Blessings to all. The Berry Church Council made this 15 th . decision recently, in consultation with the The Church looked splendid for our Christmas Anglican Church - remaining members of the Kangaroo Eve Mass with carols, the children’s Church of the Good Shepherd Valley Congregation. Unfortunately, presentation of the story of the Jesse Tree and Church of the Good Shepherd once again attendances have dropped to the point later song about the animals at the crib, the played host to our inter-denominational where the congregation is no longer viable. procession of the angels and the Bambino Christmas Carols Service. Two more services are planned to be held in the (Jodie Good was delightful in this role and won It rained which meant bringing it indoors, Church this year. the hearts of all), the little drummer boy and though some still had to stand outside such The first will be the annual Harvest Festival three Kings procession, and supper afterward. were the numbers. service on the 17 th February at 6.30 pm. All this truly honoured the Lord’s Birth. Thankfully with the BBQ beforehand requiring This will be preceded as usual by a sausage Many thanks to all for their contributions. a tent the overflow had just enough protected sizzle in the grounds at 5.30 pm. A very large congregation gathered on space. An open invitation is extended to all members Thursday 10 th January for the funeral of Paul We want to thank all who were involved - of the community to share in this occasion. Nugent - one-time, long-time resident of the especially those invited guests who came from Another service will be held on a date to be Valley with Pauline and family. 'beyond the mountains' - and particularly our advised. It had a country flavour with more people guest speaker Dr Kevin Hole, to make it in This will be a Service of Closure for the sitting outside under trees than within the many people's opinion the best one in several Congregation, conducted by officers of the church. years - if not longer! Illawarra Presbytery of the Uniting Church. Teena, Sam and Andrew offered tributes. Our Christmas Eve family service once again Once again, all members of the community will Later luncheon was shared at the Glenmack proved to be a healthy addition to our be invited to share in this occasion. Caravan Park. Christmas celebrations. Although this will be a sad occasion, it will also The Bishop, the Most Reverend Peter Ingham With the littlies excited almost witless and be a celebration of the achievements and service D.D., joined us for Mass on the Feast of the some parents looking prematurely weather of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Lord’s Baptism on Sunday 13 th January. worn it was a welcome opportunity to sing, Churches in Kangaroo Valley over a period of Afterward he baptised Heidi Jasmine listen to stories, laugh, watch videos and hear approximately 125 years. McGuren. the welcome good news of a Saviour born at the Although services will no longer be held in the Gaye and Eric Baxter then invited him to lunch right time to rescue a world living in a time that church, the property is still available for use by along with the Parish Priest Father Faherty and is out of joint. individual members of the community and clubs Fr Ronan. The take away message was gladly received - and other community organisations. We are quietly preparing for the visit of the the candy cane and its embedded reminders of Blessings…..John Brentnall World Youth Day Cross on Saturday 29 th the truths of God's loving plan of sacrifice - the death and resurrection of the Christmas babe on the Easter Cross - J for Jesus, (and a shepherd's ANJON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES staff when inverted!). Late Christmas Eve, a very well attended MINI DINGO DIGGER HIRE Carols & Readings took us to mid-night as we MOBILE LOG SPLITTING thought about night and how much of Christmas has to do with God coming into our JOHN MCKINLEY night enabling the dawning of Hope and the KANGAROO V ALLEY * MOBILE LOG SPLITTING eventual rising of the Day full of Justice MOBILE - 0428 610 508 * CHAINSAW OPERATING because of Jesus. There was standing room only at our Christmas A.H. - 4465 1181 * LAWN MOWING Day Holy Communion as the angel's song was FAX - 4465 1904 * FIREWOOD SUPPLIES considered & celebrated: "Glory to God in the * 4 IN 1 BUCKET highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 * TRENCHING This year we are looking forward to thinking * POST HOLE BORING about Ideas that changed the world . * SOIL LEVELLING You might like to join us. The family and friends of Scott Hamer and Nao * POLY PIPE LAYING Sugiura joined in the celebration of their * ROTARY HOEING wedding on Saturday 19 January. * STUMP GRINDING Jodie Katherine Good, the daughter of John and Kate Good and granddaughter of John and Joan * ANGLE BLADE Good, was Baptised during the morning service * RUBBISH REMOVAL on Sunday 13 January. It was wonderful that the congregation could participate in such an important occasion for DIFFICULT & CONFINED AREAS 1.1 MTR ACCESS Jodie and her family. February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 39

Computers for Wrinklies with Mr Floppy That nice boy at Harvey Norman didn’t due to lack of support? Spending understand what I really needed. Hello!! money locally is always going to Wakeup!! Harvey Norman isn’t interested PETROL PRICES WILL be better economically. More in your needs only in selling product. CONTINUE TO RISE jobs, more money in the community, more services etc. Your local business has a vested interest in giving you good service and meeting your Well the economic writing is on the wall, This one is such a no-brainer governments spend hundreds of needs. Any local business that charges too the world is warming up and Australians much or gives poor advice doesn’t last are still running up their credit cards. millions on campaigns to encourage people to do this. very long in a small community so the next time you are tempted by a big retailer just This month I wanted to talk about people’s Global Warming Costs – Every time we use our car we are stop a moment and find out whether that shopping habits and what decisions we product or service is available locally, make about the goods and services we buy contributing to the rising temperature consider whether you want to reduce your and where we buy them. costs, help yourself and support the local community. Australians love a bargain and will often What happens if that cheap product fails travel some distance to pick one up. and there are no spare parts available from the retailer. How many repeated trips to Oh and it might surprise you to know that Often these bargains might be found at the local guy can often match the pricing shops such as Bunnings, Harvey Norman, Nowra will it take to resolve this? Or will you just have to buy another? Perhaps you of the big retailers while meeting your Aldis, Target, Kmart, Woolworths, needs and giving you after sales service Spotlight or any of the many franchises in might have to hang on the phone for hours Nowra. while the recorded voice says “Your call Until next month is important to us…” Mr. Floppy How do we know about these bargains? The advertising that we see in papers and magazines that tells us what we need. The The revival of the Bowlo retailers conveniently package different items together and offer attractive financial conditions. It’s hard to resist and seems so cheap but what price are we really paying for these goods?

The common good lecture won’t start until later in the article so for now consider that the knockdown price of $1199 for a computer and printer is actually costing you $300 extra due to hidden costs. Would $1499 still seem like a bargain?

Where do these extra costs come from?

You get your computer - the computer The club was packed with patrons on Friday January 25 in advance of the long weekend isn’t setup, your data & documents aren’t there and the L C software you used to use isn’t LINCOLN CONSTRUCTIONS available either. You’re no computer expert. Bringing in the expert to help costs could be $200 -$250 All building projects Petrol costs - Driving over that hill to Domestic and Commercial Bowral or Nowra on a hot Fixouts summers day with air conditioning Timber Flooring on $30 Pergolas and Decking Your time – Weirdly Australians never Renovations (incl all trades) consider the cost of their time Free quotes Friendly advice whether working or not. Allowing for 1-2 hours on an average wage $25-$50

These are your direct costs what about the P 0414 551 648 LicNo. 188071C indirect costs. Think about the

Community Costs – What does it cost when a local business collapses February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 40 The Sports Report

There will also be a demonstration game at the Rugby League underway for big year Valley show between the U16’s and Berry, this will kick off around 2 pm. We commenced our season with the We are still in need of a Strapper for the Country Rugby League development officers AGM in December and positions have senior team, more first aid officers and will also be in attendance. been filled, however we are still in need people to assist in the canteen . The Regan Cup will also commence training in of more hands. The official registration day for both U16’s and early February. Regan Cup Team will be the 16 th February at Trial matches will be arranged for March and Positions are as follows; the Valley Show. Richard Hooten and Donna the competition starts early April. President – David Kent, Parker will be in the Telstra Marque from We are also seeking sponsorships again for the Senior Secretary – Richard Hooten, 11am to 3pm. 2008 season so if you are interested in helping Junior Secretary – Donna Parker, If you are turning 16 this season or younger out the club please call either Donna or Richard Treasurer – Donna Parker, you are eligible to play in the U16’s. on the numbers below. Ground Managers – John Smart, Vinni Winch If you have not played before you will require Committee meetings are held on the 2 nd Tuesday and Bill Rice. two passport photos, original birth certificate, of the month at The Friendly Inn commencing at Canteen – Donna Parker, parents’ signature and $50 to register. 7pm. Junior Coach – David Kent, All senior players must be over 18 to play in If you want further information please contact Senior Coach – Garry Pritchard and Geoff the Regan Cup Team. Donna Parker on 4465 2170 or Lidbetter with assistance from David Kent, The U16’s this season will be having their first “[email protected]” or Richard First Aid Officers – Craig Winter and Peter training run on the 10 th February at Seven Mile Hooten on 0422450615 Wilson. Beach and will leaving the valley at 10am Thanks again sharp. Donna Parker

As crew arrived at station we saw the Ambulance Property at Barrengarry. Four bleary eyed crew KVRFB update heading towards Barrengarry so were fairly certain responded in Valley 1 and were on scene in quick time. that is the location, what were did not know was that A van, towing a trailer, had struck a wombat then (Continued from page 28) was the Ambulance had come from Bomaderry and veered into the embankment and rolled onto its side. This call AGAIN highlighted the problem faced by the accident was over 30 minutes old by the time we The vehicle was leaking fuel out of the fuel filler onto emergency services each time there is a call to an were called out. (All sound a little too familiar). the road around the car. incident within the Valley without local knowledge. Valley 1 arrived to a motorbike into the back of a car The single occupant was shaken but ok and managed The original call came as MVA, Kangaroo Valley Rd, that was turning into a driveway. to kick out the windscreen to get out. His dog, that was near Grahams Rd at base of Berry As we arrived the Ambulance was leaving with the asleep on the front seat neat to him, was a little sore Mountain. patient to Shoalhaven hospital. and quite apprehensive after being tossed around in the A second call had the incident as Moss Vale Rd at the We cleared the bike from the road and swept up the cab. base of Barrengarry Mountain. debris after being Ok’d by police to do so and headed Police finally arrived on scene then a bit of a wait for a So as in previous incidents three Brigades were back to station. tow truck to arrive from Nowra, road cleared and responded to cover all areas. The Fifth call came at 12.51am on Tuesday 18 cleaned of debris then we returned to station at 3.00 Broughton Vale/Berry was to respond from Berry up December for Kangaroo Valley to again respond to am. Kangaroo Valley Rd to the Beaumont Fire Station, another MVA. Sixth call came at 11.01 pm on Monday 31 December Beaumont responding down from their Station to the This call was to provide fire suppression at a single for Kangaroo Valley and Beaumont to respond to an Valley and Kangaroo valley from the Valley to vehicle accident out the front of “Turtle Ridge” MVA on Kangaroo Valley Rd at Kangaroo Valley at Barrengarry Mountain. the bottom of Barrengarry Mountain. (Again the wrong information given due to the strange way roads are named in the Valley). As a crew of 3 arrived at station we were stood down KANGAROO VALLEY EARTHMOVING from attending as the Ambulance had already been at the accident site. (ALSO TRADING AS KANGAROO VALLEY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE) Problem was accident had occurred over 24 hours ABN 24 427 N930 266 before. The accident was at the base of Barrengarry Mountain some 10 kms from Kangaroo Valley Rd and 5 km from NEW WOMBAT BOBCAT. 5 TONNE IHI EXCAVATOR the Kangaroo Valley Township. Seventh call came at 12.36pm on Saturday 5 January VOLVO TIP TRUCK, ROAD GRADER. ROLLER for Kangaroo Valley to respond to yet another MVA. THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS COME also available, augers, trencher, rockbreaker, different sized buckets On arrival at the Station we were given the details as 1 Km South of Green Valley Road on Moss Vale Road. Excavations, drainage, landscaping, small and narrow roads, A crew of 5 in Valley 1 arrived at a single Vehicle (we have the ideal grader for these roads, dam cleaning. accident into the embankment after mounting one of those gutters. The car, being a little older, would probably be a write off. We assisted the local police officer with traffic control ALSO NOW SUPPLYING whilst the tow truck driver removed the vehicle. The crew arrived back at station at 1.45 pm. BUSHROCK from hand Our Eighth and Ninth calls came simultaneously at held sizes, to display sizes 8.01pm on Tuesday 8 January. WE CAN CART roadbase, sand, soil, or for a large rock wall, or The first call was for an MVA on Moss Vale Rd at mulch, blue metal etc (13 tonne) the small rock wall, maybe Beaumont and as members arrived at station we were Owner operators even rocking around your asked if we had enough people to crew both tankers as dam edge. another call was just received for an oil spill on Moss GIVE US A CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE ON Give us a call, this is Vale Rd Barrengarry around 5 Kms from Kangaroo 44 651 172 or mobiles 0408 534 019 or 0407 786 512 OUR SPECIALITY. Valley. (Continued on page 43) February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 41 Tennis spring A Grade competition winners decided

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From left - right: (Runners-up): Ed Barger, Vicky McIntyre, Nigel Lewis, Sharon Gomez. (Winners): Oliver Radic, Keith Learn, Marion Smart, Angie Winch. Shoalhaven kicks off 100 years of Rugby League in the Bush! Shoalhaven City is one of five areas in NSW chosen by the Australian Rugby League to B Grade Spring 2008 finalists. showcase its greatest players for the The runners-up are on the stairs ( l-r: centenary this year with the Harvey Gerry Moore, Nathaniel Johns, Tim Walden, Norman Regional Celebration. Robert Farnham) In honour of the many famous players who the winners are on the floor (l-r: Tony Barnett, have begun their playing careers on the South Lee Sharam, Peter Morgan, Michael Bowden). Coast, the Australian Rugby League will present event at Nowra Showground on 19 As the Tennis club resumes for the new seasons March. competitions we hope to bring you regular Editor’s note. Former players Mario Fenech and Ron Coote results and updates of the various events and We will publish more details of this event and AM with Shoalhaven City Mayor Councillor other news of tennis activities the exhibition in our March issue. Greg Watson at the Nowra Showground February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 42

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We’re Excited! Happy New Year to everyone - It seems to me that 2008 has an air of good things around it with a lot of people I have come across lately – its nice to begin the year with such a feeling of positivity amongst so many. There was no chance for relaxation for us over Christmas/New Year I’m afraid ….. being involved in a holiday accommodation business put a stop to that! Kangaroo Valley Getaways, whilst still a work in progress, continues to grow and grow. It’s nice to know that the level of energy we all put into this aspect of the business is being well rewarded. We are also looking forward to a very busy year in sales, with several advertising campaigns in Sydney about to commence. These will be staggered over the Autumn months – when the colours of the Valley are irresistible. This, combined with the calibre of properties being marketed, is bound to bring great results for the owners. Campaigns will include a beautiful architect designed home on 34 acres right on the shores of Lake Yarrunga; A stylish 4 bedroom home on 21 acres of tranquillity with creek frontage; and an awesome 4 bedroom house on 5 acres, with others still in the pipeline.

It is always a pleasure to recognise staff who are achieving top results. Below are a couple of testimonials from both vendor and purchaser for recent sales negotiated by Robyn Murphy.

Kangaroo Valley Getaways continues to exceed our expectations - we booked over 250 nights of accommodation over the December / January period! We are now in the process of setting up an on-line booking service which will fine tune what is already an excellent service.

“Thank you so much for your help in selling our house. We appreciated your professionalism and were very pleased with the price that you achieved for us, and the speed of the sale. “ Susan & John Ballinger

“A big thankyou for the result you recently obtained for the purchase of the above mentioned property. It certainly met my expectations — but more importantly, simultaneously met the owner’s expectations …... this was not an easy gap to bridge…

In particular, your ability to keep things moving ahead and navigating any changes, questions or potential issues along the way was crucial to a really good customer experience. And it ultimately resulted in a sale where both vendor and purchaser were happy …. keeping the process moving forward to ensure there were no hiccups. Not an easy task at times.

For me, your personal interest and professional service this differentiated you from other agents I have worked with — who appeared to be only interested in “making the sale” and then moving on, which is one reason why I am now listing the property for property management with Lindy Ross & Associates.

I would thoroughly and unequivocally recommend your professional services to anyone thinking about buying or selling their home in Kangaroo Valley. I consider you to be the “professional’s professional” of real estate agents with a considerably refreshing dose of good old fashioned integrity, honesty and communication. And whilst those particular characteristics can be hard to find nowadays, both buyers and sellers recognize it when they see it. So thankyou for a good outcome for everyone concerned. “ Clive Alcock ...the leading agent in Kangaroo Valley February 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 43 Special Mention $2057.00 as a donation. KVRFB update Also of great significance, at our Christmas party, So thank you very much to Aniella for the our Captain, Bill (BC) Chittick was bestowed the invitation to be a part of the day and for her (Continued from page 40) honor of Life Member. generous donation. We requested another page be set off to get more crew BC was presented with a plaque and lapel badge It should also be noted that 4 pieces of art were to attend the station. Valley 1 headed out to the MVA from Bob Johnson, Group 1 Captain. donated to the auction by a local resident where with a crew of 2 as we were aware that Beaumont BC has been the brigades Captain for the last 6 years the money that was bid on these items went Brigade was also responding with 5 crew. and initially joined the brigade in 1970. BC is one of solely to the KVVRFB. A few minutes later Valley 2 was heading out, also only 5 Life Members that has served in the Brigade. I don’t profess to know much about art but we with 2 crew, towards Barrengarry. Charlie Fancett, Mick Cochran (Dec), Keith Nelson are very please to have received such a Valley 1 arrived at a single vehicle accident and and Bill Lidbetter are the others. donation from the auction of these pieces assisted with traffic control until police arrived. As BC attends nearly all callouts and is a great mentor to So a BIG thanks to Mrs. Anderson for her Beaumont was arriving they reported that they had the other members and a very experienced generosity. located a large oil slick just 100 meters up the road campaigner. To Ewe Ueckert who has transformed our station by from the accident. So from me, all the members and, I am sure, the painting the whole place. As Valley 2 crew members had no luck at finding the Kangaroo Valley community a well deserved Ewe was originally asked to quote to paint the oil on Barrengarry Mountain you did not have to have congratulations. stations Radio Room, Kitchen and Meeting/Training a university degree to realize that again the original oil So if you see BC around say Hi and shake his hand room. Ewe, not only fitted the job into his busy spill call gave the wrong location. as I am sure most people have little idea as to the schedule, but did the job at no cost to the Brigade. Then as we liaised with arriving police they said that extra commitment given by the brigade Captain, let We spent a week setting up, preparing and painting they had us called out to the MVA as the location was alone his 38 years of service as an unpaid all of the Station including the 3 bay tanker area as given to them as Moss Vale Road, east of Kangaroo VOLUNTEER. well. Valley with the nearest cross Street given as Four BIG thank you’s to four generous people What a fantastic job he did and this inspired members Kangaloon Road, which is of course between The brigade was kindly asked by Aniella Kos to then get on with a “spring clean” of the whole Robertson and Bowral and they had no idea where to ofGalleria Aniella if we would be involved in Station to match the new appearance. go either. an art auction at her gallery on Mount Scanzi We went about and put up new map boards, cleaned As Valley 1 crew looked after the MVA Beaumont Road on Sunday 2 nd December. up the office, fixed the hose pulley system and de- were cleaning up the oil spill as best they could, all the This was the second time that we have had the cluttered the maintenance room. while crew from both tankers combined in directing pleasure to assist and also be the recipients of a So not only did Ewe transform the Station he also had traffic around both incidents. great donation by Galleria Aniella. us motivated to spruce up the Station. Big thanks Ewe Valley 2 arrived back at station closely followed by Aniella had a 5% buyer’s premium attached to from us all. Great job! As part of the Station painting Valley 1 after 9.20pm. the art sold that went to the Kangaroo Valley we also thank Bill Ahling for sourcing the paint again The Tenth call came at 5.52 pm on Friday 11 January Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. at no cost. And a lot of paint it was too. for Kangaroo Valley to respond to a car on fire on Six Members attended and we had the task Top quality and plenty of it to do the Job. Kangaroo Valley Rd Beaumont. Beaumont and for assisting with set up, taking registrations and Bill sourced the paint through his position as a paint whatever reason Cambewarra Brigades were called serving drinks and most importantly of all, sales rep via one of his customers. originally. Beaumont arrived on scene and got to bringing out and displaying the artwork that So also huge thanks to John Livingston from Home work. They then found that their tanker pump was was up for auction. Mittagong Hardware, Bowral Rd Mittagong for the playing up and the Captain of Beaumont called for This was something a little different for the paint which I am sure would have been a cost and further resources to assist. members in attendance nevertheless very a from someone with no connection to the “Valley”. It was suggested that even though Cambewarra successful day with the brigade receiving Craig Winter KVVRFB Brigade was on their way Kangaroo Valley would be closer and quicker so we were paged to attend. Kangaroo Valley had 4 crew responding in quick time Callout statistics for 2007 for Kangaroo Valley Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade; (49) to the urgent call for assistance. (Average over last 5 years jumped to 35 calls per year, after 51 callouts in 2006) As we were leaving Beaumont called on and said that the car was completely destroyed but they had the fire Structure (House-Shed etc) 1 Investigate Smoke sighting 5 under control using their portable pump. MVA’s (Car-Truck-Motorbike) 20 Oil on Road 5 So our response (lights and sirens) was down graded Car Fires (Stolen-Mechanical-Accident) 1 to a proceed (normal road speed) only (but with a 14 Training statistics (courses attended) ton vehicle and mountain roads respond and proceed Car Fire Starting Bush Alight 2 for us is the same). Grass/Bush Fire 10 Basic Firefighter- 4 Members We arrived on scene in Valley 1 with four crew just as Search/Rescue 2 Village Firefighter- 1 Beaumont was nearing their minimum water False Alarm (Good Intent) 2 Advanced Firefighter- 1 requirements. Power lines Down Starting Fire 1 Crew Leader- 1 Cambewarra who were only at the top of Cambewarra Mountain were stood down. Our tanker was used to complete the job by drowning what was left of the Mercedes 4WD, which was little more than a frame. W Berry Vets e returned to Station at 7.30pm. So in two months there has been two Mercedes car fires on Kangaroo Valley Rd, less than 200 metres apart with a total loss of $200,000. ouch. in Spa for sale Kangaroo Valley Come have a look Consultations between 10 and 12 am Tuesday and make me an offer (House calls available after 12 noon)

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Greg Watson said the winning entry from Lawnpower showed that the business thought this is not one of the easiest of wildflowers to Kangaroo Valley grow as it must have a dry summer climate, seriously about how they can ensure their Garden Group employees remained safe during the holiday sandy fertile soil and perfect drainage. season and at the same time were able to enjoy We were also lucky to see in bloom a delicate themselves. (Continued from page 35) Fairy’s Fishing Wand and a lovely pink some of the more unusual, heritage vegetables “I think that all businesses who entered the flowering Blueberry Ash. such as purple carrots that he assured us taste Workplace Party Safe campaign this year As we wandered around Janice generously told very sweet. demonstrated a clear commitment to planning us to take cuttings from whatever we wanted, so As a treat we saw their just hatched chickens for a safer end of year workplace party and in our cars were laden with plant samples as we and ducklings in the brooder and I particularly doing so helping to keep our roads and drove back up over the hill to the Valley after a loved the gobbling turkeys, although now community safer,” Clr Watson said. day spent with friends who enjoy talking about severely depleted due to the approach of The Workplace Partysafe campaign invited all things to do with flowers, trees, vegetables Christmas. workplaces to answer four questions relating to and feathered creatures. Janice is rightly proud of her Sturt’s Desert Pea If this sounds like you, then please join us in which has after many 2008. years produced a pod: Lee Sharam “Silly show off photo” (Continued from page 6) The lions then proceed to pull out their prey when two or possibly three crocodiles decide to get the ready meal however they do not quite bring that off. Next scenario is of that large herd travelling back to thje site, who then attack the lions, one being thrown way up in the air. It appears that the mauled buff' joins the rest and life goes on. On one visit to Kruger we heard that shortly before our visit two brothers driving together with their familles stopped and one with video got out to film. On the way back to the car a large well maned lion charged and felled the photographer. The brother was forced to sit in the car as his brother eaten by the Pride. Shaun My wife and daughter and granddaughter head for Kruger next April. Do you think that they will,leave the car? Canavan What a silly show off photo. Steve Irwin may have much to answer for ,he died as he did not know 9d Meroo Road that the Tiger Shark is the natural predator of the Sting Ray and travels behind and above its prey, hence the 5cm barbed weapon that is raised at Bomaderry. 90 degrees from the tail when striking UP! NSW. 2541 Let's hope that we are not going to witness a flood of nasty things Ph: (02) 44210205 happening when people lose their respect for the dignity of wildness.. Warwick Deacock

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