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Bulk billing 293 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 Tel: 02 9680 4763 Opening times: Mon—Fri: 9:00am—6:30 pm Sat & Sun: 9:00 am—1:00 pm IN THIS ISSUE CONTENTS In This Issue 3 Memories 5 Hope 7 Julian Lesser MP - Federal Member for Berowra 9 History 12 Community News 15 As We Were 17 Local Politicians Say 23 The Hills & Beyond 25 Health & Wellbeing 27 Community Groups 28 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK ADVERTISING RATES It always amazes me how close we are Danny Mayson-Kinder. Many of you would Prices exclude GST to some amazing outdoor activities and remember Billie the 12 year old girl who scenery. Each time we pack up for the tragically died in a horse accident last year. Size (mm) Price p/Issue weekend and head to the mountains serves Her passion for writing was something 1 Module (50.25x 40) $44 as a reminder. that immediately resonated with me. 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