8 Community Association Newsletter June 2005 Taroona Community Association Newsletter June 2005 1 1 Dates to remember July 2005

June 2005 · Sun 3: TEN Working Bee Melinga- Belhaven foreshore – planting 2-4 pm · Wed 1: Taroona Gardening Forum · Wed 6: Taroona Gardening Forum Sat · Sat 4: Litter Drive 9: St Lukes annual book sale, St · Sun 5 : TEN working bee, Niree Parade Luke’s Church, 9.30-12.30 2-4 pm. Plant maintenance & planting · Wed 21: TCA General meeting · Fri 10: Unveiling and dedication of · Fri 29 AUSTA session (see below). new war memorial, 3.00 pm in Taroona June 2005 · Sun 31: Taroona community market Park. Afternoon tea follows in Hall. · Sun 26: 1.30-3.30 pm TEN walkabout August 2005 From the President Blue gum pruning with focus on identification and control · Wed 3: Taroona Gardening Forum Keep an eye out for a cherry picker in of Taroona’s environmental weeds · Sun 7: TEN Working Bee operation in Taroona Park over the coming · Sun 26: Taroona community market Many Taroona residents have been enjoying · Sun 28: Taroona community market the unusually balmy autumn weather, which months. stayed with us for the RSL’s Anzac Day The TCA has been informed that the Dawn Service at Taroona’s new war Council will be undertaking pruning and memorial. It has also been kind to the removal of dead limbs from many of the Come back to music Taroona Environment Network (TEN) large Tasmanian Blue Gums that flank the Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) volunteers who meet monthly to pull weeds, foreshore along Taroona Beach. This plant and undertake weed and plant pruning program forms part of the Violin Viola ’Cello Bass maintenance in Taroona’s natural spaces. implementation of recommendations contained in two consecutive tree Have you learnt to play one of these instruments but have lost contact with other This past month saw considerable interest condition reports produced by consultant players? Do you already play in a chamber music group, and would like performance from residents in the redevelopment of arborist, Jerry Romanski in 1999 and and tutorial practice? Taroona Hotel into the new ‘Storm Bay’ apartment complex. Ninety residents 2005. The earlier report recommended the Get started on Friday evening, 29th July, 2005 attended the TCA’s April meeting where removal of nine trees which have been removed over the last 6 years. The last of (follow up sessions on Sunday 31st July) the architects outlined the approved plans. Once the building applications have been which was the remains of the poorly If you are interested, send your name, address and phone number to assessed and approved, on-ground works can pruned Blue Gum on the corner of the foreshore playground. The second report AUSTA MUSIC, c/o Box 671, Kingston, Tas 7051 start, possibly towards the end of this year. re-evaluated the trees but produced the Or email: [email protected] This winter issue includes articles about same recommendations. Taroona’s public open spaces, informing Anne Clark, President, AUSTA TAS you about some secret spots that you may wish to enjoy. There is also news of the war Taroona Community memorial dedication on 10 June, Anzac Day Association Taroona Community Association Inc. Dawn Service, Taroona Environment Network and ’s Enhancing Taroona as a place of Residence and Employment Next meeting Community Forum. The Taroona Community Association is a non-profit group established on 14 June 1996 to serve and 21 July, 7,30 pm represent the community of Taroona. Meetings are open to all residents and an annual meeting elects a There are some very talented and interesting committee to conduct the Association’s business. people in our local community. I take this Taroona Community Hall President: Jill Hickie, 4 Devon Walk, Taroona, 7053 Phone 6227 8544 opportunity to invite you to contribut e Secretary: Roger Kellaway, 35 Delta Avenue, Taroona. Phone 6227 8374 articles or stories to the TCA Newsletter Speaker to be announced Newsletter: Frank Lawrence Phone 6227 8012, Fax. 6227 8343 about Taroona and its residents. Deirdre Brown: newsletter contributions welcomed to [email protected] Jill Hickie TCA President http://www.users.bigpond.com/mickjbrown1/taroonacommunity.htm

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Taroona’s secret the hill face above . These blocks are unknown, difficult to RODNEY SKILLER places access and enjoy, but nevertheless provide

Did you know that there are public important bushland habitat for native reserves in Taroona that remain unknown fauna and flora. B. Arts., Master of Laws (LLM) Sydney University to many residents? In future issues of this newsletter other In April a small group of residents went reserves and secret spots will be visited. BARRISTER AT LAW out to explore some of these places with Jill Hickie DIRECT CLIENT ACCESS the Taroona Environment Network. The highlight of the trip was visiting Bonnet Community 33 years experience interstate now admitted to practise in Hill Reserve where the group walked up Consultative the Hill through native forest to the trig Forum Update Criminal, Commercial & Civil Matters station. The summit provided breathtaking 250 degree panoramic views of Taroona, It’s exciting for members of the TCA to 1st Floor, 61 Davey Street, Kingston Beach, Blackmans Bay, forge a new a relationship and stand on Ph (03) 6223 3904 & Fax: (03) 6223 2090 Tinderbox and back to Mt. Wellington. new ground with the Council by Mobile: 0409 201 215 Tour participants expressed a keenness to participating in the new Community share this spectacular view with others. Consultative Forum. The Forum with (Directions: Enter via a dirt road off members from all Kingborough progress Bonnie Brae Road. Walk 10 minutes associations, met recently. Four duration uphill to the trig station.) councillors and the general manager also Call for 2005 Subscriptions attended the meeting but only with Second site on the itinerary was the Shot speaking rights. Tower Historic Site – but not to visit the I wish to renew/initiate membership of the Shot Tower. The group was introduced to Outcomes of the meeting that may be of Taroona Community Association and would like the larger historic site reserve that extends interest to Taroona residents include: to assist with (please tick box) from the Tower down the gully to the · A motion to hold a one day community Committee Letterboxing Alum Cliffs. There currently is no workshop on the operation of and walking track in this reserve and the gully process of change to Kingbrough Administration is thick with Hawthorn barring the way. Planning Scheme . A date was not However, there is the exciting potential for set – however we’ll aim to keep you Name: ...... the Parks and Wildlife Service to create a informed. Look out for a notice in the new walking track through the gully that shopping centre promoting the event. would link the Shot Tower to the Alum · A motion to develop an improved Address: ...... Cliffs and provide visitors with a short system of community consultation walk to view the spectacular Alum Cliffs either by way of a community Phone number: ...... and Derwent Estuary. The Council also consultation protocol or other means to owns a small block of bushland on the hill avoid misunderstandings with the above the Channel Highway that community and improve the outcomes Email: ...... overlooks ‘Hillgrove’ colonial in a range of Council projects and day accommodation and the Shot Tower. This to day works. block is also currently difficult to access but could provide the future possibility for Shopping Centre Membership fee: Single, family or ‘corporate’ viewing the Shot Tower from a different to 31/12/05 is still only $10 perspective. Taroona Village Supermarket is now open 7 days/week from 8 am to 8 pm. Please return to the Treasurer, Karl Van The group then drove to the northern end Drunen at 15 Norwood Avenue—Ph: 6227 8552 of Taroona to inspect some small Even though it seems to many residents landlocked Council bushland remnants on like it will never happen, the renovation of 6 Taroona Community Association Newsletter June 2005 Taroona Community Association Newsletter June 2005 3

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A successful building contractor has been The Taroona Apex Club this year excelled apartments. Townhouses will be built in social events, including Sunday roast on appointed to undertake the works. in their support of the community in a very the hotel lower carpark space. the first Sunday each month and Saturday Architects, builders and trades people have practical way. Most residents, especially children are very much aware of the Neil and Stuart emphasised these points: night counter teas. been visiting the centre regularly in Taroona Christmas Truck, which annually The club now supports Taroona Soccer , preparation for the commencement of -Buildings no higher than existing hotel. brings pleasure and goodies to our local Apex and Eight Ball Clubs. Our rooms are works. We are all looking forward to kids. But fewer would be aware of another -Extensive landscaping. open 7 days a week from 3 pm onwards. these changes and dearly hope it will bring -Residents’ carparking under buildings. some new and much needed shops back facet of Apex service to our community. Enquiries: 6227 8234 into Taroona. For some years, as unsung toilers, Apex -Sixteen apartments in all, 2 will be for has provided a hot breakfast after the Taroona Bowls Club looks forward to short term (holiday) rental. hearing from you soon. ANZAC Day Dawn Service . Under their -Pedestrian access between Channel Ex-Services Club president, Jackie Martin, this year they H'way and Jenkins lane reinstated. th cooked and served food for over 100 St Lukes’s 38 The Taroona War memorial construction Deirdre Brown people; an attendance record for the Annual Book Sale was completed just in time for this year’s service . Such a sterling effort is a Bowls Club ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Preparations are underway for the giant wonderful example of service to our Club room extensions, now under way, With the dignified and substantial community. book sale, with a huge variety and memorial in place in its parkland setting, will provide a larger lounge and kitchen abundance of books currently being War Memorial area, additional meeting rooms and smoke and record numbers attending, this was an priced. All proceeds go to Clarendon inspiring occasion. It is anticipated that Dedication free dining to add to the sporting and Children’s Homes. social environment for Tarooan even more people will be drawn to this See you there! service in future years. Taroona residents and their friends are community. invited to attend the unveiling and Saturday 9 July 9.30-12.30. After the service Lil and Nigel Cripps did The Bowls Club caters for special dedication of the new war memorial and at functions as well as regular organised Enquiries: Reg Edwards 6227 9240 a great job dispersing the traditional rum 3.00 pm on Friday 10 June in Taroona and hot coffee. Park. Afterwards, all are invited to 4 Taroona Community Association Newsletter June 2005 Taroona Community Association Newsletter June 2005 5 afternoon tea in the club rooms in the St Pius X Church meantime a lot of focus will be on making Taroona Community Hall. the Sandy Bay Church (Holy Spirit) and The Catholic parish of Sandy Bay/Taroona Environment The memorial will be unveiled by Senator office more visible and attractive. has a new Pastor in Fr Michael Tate who Network (Ten) Eric Abetz, and the service of dedication Mass at St Pius X, Taroona took up his post a short while ago. The enclosed flier contains details of our to follow will be conducted by Army Sunday 8.45 am Chaplain David Lewis. David, formerly Many of you would have seen the Catholic monthly walkabouts for June, July and rector of St Luke's Church at Taroona, is Church on the lower side of Channel Mass times at Holy Spirit Church August. The June walkabout (Sun 26th, now the chaplain at the Royal Hobart Highway near the schools. It is a striking (cnr Duke St and Sandy Bay Rd.) 1.30-3.30 pm) will focus on Taroona’s and classic example of the 1950s Hospital. Saturday 6.00 pm environmental weeds. modernist style of architecture, and it still The concept and development of the Working Bees provides the venue for Mass every Sunday Sunday 10.00 am and 5.15 pm memorial was carried out by a hard at 8.45 am. Office Hours: 271 Sandy Bay Rd. It’s time to get those natives in the ground working band from the Taroona Ex- to let their roots settle well in before 'The service attracts a small but loyal band services Club under President Ken 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Mon - Fri summer. If our next summer is like our of parishioners, and the choir has been Graham. Club member Richard Stops, last, it could be a long time between singing now for some decades,' Father working in close cooperation with Rick drinks! McClean, former Kingborough General Tate said. Taroona Volunteer Local wildlife Manager, deserves special recognition for Father Tate is well known to many in Fire Brigade being responsible for seeing the project Taroona as former Senator and Federal Bandicoots are active at the moment, with through to fruition. Minister. He made the transition to the The Taroona Volunteer Fire Brigade has evidence of their nightly forays seen in the provided vital service to the people of With money provided by the priesthood in 2000. myriad conical holes in the garden, where Taroona since 1946. We currently have they’ve snuffled about for bugs and grubs. Commonwealth Government, and much He says 'I have really just moved from one eight fire fighters and are urgently looking construction and landscaping effort ministry to another .And it is good to be They are most active at dusk, so please for more due to some members moving bring your cat indoors BEFORE dark, and organised by the willing staff of back in my old stamping ground near the out of the area. Kingborough Council, the Taroona war university where I still give some lectures keep dogs on a lead for night walks. memorial is a dignified tribute to those in the Law Faculty.' Applications are open to males and The Crescent Honeyeater is an altitudinal who have given their lives in war, and all females 18 years of age and over. We have migrant, which should be down from the Father Tate says he hopes to use the a husband and wife team and fire fighters those who served their country. Taroona site to a greater extent but in the high country and in Taroona backyards with families as well as single people. soon. They have a distinctive “e-gypt” Professional training courses, uniforms call and a crescent-shaped black band part- and fire fighting gear are provided by the way around the chest. Tasmania Fire Service free of change. TCA April Meeting Training nights: every second Tuesday Maria Brown Hearing Clinic at our station in Chiton Chase behind About ninety locals heard guest speakers, Hearing testing shopping centre and next to Bowls Club. Stuart Tanner and Neil MacIntosh from Contacts for more information: the Taroona Hotel Re-development Project Team. They spoke at length about the Free hearing tests & home visits Neil Cripps first Officer project, showed plans and drawings and answered questions from the floor. (for patients who cannot come to our office) 6227 9941 mob. 0417 562 034 Tony Elliot Second Officer The original hotel building (Block A) will 62298090 mob. 0418 525 680 be renovated as 6 apartments. A new Maintenance and repair 'commercial section ', with a contemporary 3 year warranty on top-of-the–range Digital Hearing Aids Scott Finlayson Third Officer feel will replace the 1950's addition, and 6229 8829 mob. 0418 599 892 will include a 40 seat restaurant, bottle shop and bar and one apartment above. MARIA BROWN HEARING CLINIC Come and better yourself and the community Block B, on the site of the adjacent house 61 DAVEY STREET, HOBART PHONE: 6224 7588 Fire fighters cannot be everywhere at once. will be set back from Channel Highway, and consist of 4 x 2 bedroom and 1x 4 br.