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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Update on North West Rail By Peter Dawson
I hope that you and your family enjoyed a safe and happy Easter.
Shopkeepers and retailers throughout the area reported increased patronage and it was good to see the shopping centres full of happy shoppers. We really are spoilt for choice in Dural and Round Corner so why not shop locally every week?
Meetings This year the Chamber hopes to give members and guests an opportunity to “Meet the Pollies”. Our VIP Speaker at the meeting on 17th April will be Dominic Perrottet the State Member for Castle Hill presenting an update on the North West Rail Link. I will give you more details in the months ahead.
Inala Golf Day The Inala Golf Day will be held on Tuesday 30th April at Castle Hill Country Club. The Chamber is a proud supporter of this great event, which offers a rare opportunity to play on one of Sydney’s best golf courses while helping to raise funds for a very worthy local cause. Even if (like me) you are a hacker you’ll enjoy the day which is played in Ambrose format. There are still vacancies so if you’d like to play or to become a sponsor please contact Sharni on 8853 0507 or email [email protected].
Email If you want to contact me or one of the very hardworking members of the Chamber Executive you can email us at [email protected] and if you wish to write to the Editor or submit an article to Dooral Roundup the address is [email protected].
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 1 EDITOR’S REPORT Changing Seasons By Judy Pope
I hope all our readers had a great Easter holiday break and we have certainly been blessed with some outstanding March weather. The thought of winter was put on the back burner temporarily...
e have had some interesting events unfold politically over the Wlast week with probably the most noteable being the leadership challenge that did not eventuate to the Prime Minister. Regardless of what most of the public think of Julia Gillard and how much she is incessantly vilified in the press on this occasion she stood firm and came out looking by far the least mud stained. There is still a long way to go until September and hopefully now they can get on with governing without being side swiped from within their own ranks. The polls are indicating a massive swing to Liberal though not a great deal of popularity for their current leader Tony Abbott. My youngest son turned 21 last month and it seems like I just blinked and the six boys are all grown up. My eldest son is now 30 and that makes me feel really old - and I am a grandmother to baby Brody. BUT I now have spare time and on the weekend I read a book from cover to cover, the first in a long time. You never know, I may start knitting soon!!
The first four of my children have travelled extensively and that is my next goal – to start exploring the world.
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2 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 COVER STORY
Exciting new dining experience
Biviano’s Restaurant will open at the new venue in the The gardens and terrace dining room provide the ideal heart of Dural May 2013. setting for breakfast and lunch while the atmospheric interiors set the mood for dinner dining. Chefs are creating a menu ituated on acreage at 628 Old Northern Rd Dural, the to highlight the traditional Italian food with a flourish of S new location boasts landscaped gardens, private parking, contemporary flavour and presentation. The focus is on using a modern building and professionally designed interiors to the freshest local produce and highest quality meats to create offer diners the perfect venue for any occasion. a menu to stimulate the appetite. The wine list will display The freedom of form, smooth wall surfaces, smooth-faced outstanding local and international wines selected to delight natural stone and uniformed, streamlined geometric designs the senses and pair flawlessly with the meals on offer. were inspired by the growing modernism and simplicity of The new Biviano’s presents various areas for use to ensure architectural design. The Hornsby Shire Council and Hills the right setting for your occasion. Shire Council have solid plans in developing the Hills district > The terrace can be separated from the main dining room and modernising the area is a big part of this. Biviano’s fits to create a private room that overlooks the gardens. perfectly with the vision of the area including the inspiration > The refurbished Glasshouse caters for up to 200 people taken from the natural elements. with a weather proof garden backdrop. > The landscaped gardens have different areas that can cater for small and large receptions and > The purpose built wine cellar can be specially booked for your event or be a guest at one of our dinners displaying the best foods and wines on offer (Opening July) Biviano’s takes pride in offering seamless, friendly and efficient service that compliments the sophisticated, relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Diners will be able to enjoy the new venue from May 2013 and we look forward to serving you, your families and friends.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 3 THE WAY WE WERE
LOCAL PAPERS REPORT APRIL 2013 Dural and District Historical Society The ruins at Calabash Point
A story about the ruins of a stone building at the end of Calabash Road was written up by Les Geelan in “Memories of Value 1819-1986”.
alabash Road, leading out to Calabash Bay on C Berowra Creek, was in use as far back as 1897 and has an interesting background. This road was the first road constructed leading to the river, and was at that time expected to be linked with the road on the other side leading up to Berowra and the Northern Railway System. Quite a number of people moved to the foreshores of Calabash Bay and a number of homes were occupied. In the near vicinity was Beauty point, where a Sydney hotel owner erected a substantial stone building, the remains of which are still standing. Fretus was his name, and he had a liquor licence Application to restore the ruins. removed from a Sans Souci hotel to the new building, with It is a unique and magnificent site with a long history. It is the intention of providing a holiday home for himself and hoped that the owner is able to do the old building justice. It his family, and also to utilise it for the development as a will be a labour of love, with many problems along the way if tourist resort. “Country House Rescue” is an example to follow. On completion the house was fully furnished and ready for occupation. However, when the owner arrived on the At the next meeting of the Dural Historical Society on scene to take over, he found the whole of his newly installed Saturday, 13th April at 2 pm, Norm Sumner will talk furniture stolen and the place was bare. The district police about “Moving the Jurd family Chapel”. All welcome. officer, Mounted Constable Rogers, spent considerable time and effort in an endeavour to find the culprit, without success. Fretus abandoned the whole project and later on bushfires and vandals destroyed the building of which the old stone walls bear testimony of a grand idea which failed. A few years later the road leading to Dusthole Bay (now Berowra Waters) was constructed and linked up across the river by a small hand operated punt. The first vehicle to cross on the new punt was a horse and cart driven by Edward Fuller of Galston, accompanied by Arthur Hayes, who was at that time, secretary of the Galston Club.” Hornsby Shire Council currently has a Development
4 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 LOCAL NEWS Local heroes support new Pool Rules
Hills residents and pool owners Nathan Hindmarsh and David Macallister have thrown their support behind the NSW Government’s new swimming pool rules.
r Macallister, the CEO of Royal Life Saving NSW Branch, said that people M often felt a false sense of security around their backyard pools as opposed to the beach. “The message doesn’t seem to be getting through to pool owners that it is vital to check and maintain pool fences all year around to protect young children from drowning in backyard pools,” Mr Macallister said. “Royal Life Saving figures show around 40 toddlers drown each and every year throughout Australia. Just as tragic is the fact that for every one drowning there are another three to four that are hospitalised through a near drowning event.” For Mr Hindmarsh, the former captain of the Parramatta Eels and father of three, safety of his children comes first. “You hear of children drowning far too often and in most cases it’s when a parent has been distracted for a really short period of time. Anything that ensures a child’s safety is a good thing.”
NEW RULES FOR POOLS iThe NSW Government has developed new rules for pools and spas. On 29 October 2012, the Swimming Pool Amendment Bill 2012 came into force. All pool owners will be required to register their pool on a new state-wide online register from the end of April 2013, and must have completed registration by 28 October 2013. Furthermore pool owners must: > Self-assess and state in the register that, to the best of their knowledge, their pool complies with the applicable standard. > Provide a valid swimming pool compliance certificate before being able to sell or lease a property with a pool. A $220 penalty applies for failing to register a swimming pool.
Find out more – visit www.dlg.nsw.gov.au and select ‘backyard swimming pools’ or contact Council’s Development Monitoring Team on 9843 0303.
David Macallister, Jack Garrard, Nathan Hindmarsh and Matt Garrard.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 5 DOORAL HAPPENINGS Meetings, Clubs & Congrats
Exercise your brain and stay young! Bridge players looking for a challenge and more regular play are invited to come along to Pennant Hills Bridge Club for some great bridge. The club prides itself on being a friendly well-run, not-for-profit club with excellent Directors. National, inter-club and internal competitions are offered, encouraging members to develop skills. Meetings are in Carlingford Court, Level 3, on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm, Wednesdays at 12.30 and Thursdays at 7.30pm. Experienced and less experienced players are all welcome. For more information visit www. pennanthillsbridge.org.au
Home Safety Weekend Volunteers from the local Rural Fire Service will be in Bunnings Dural over the weekend of 6th & 7th April to talk about fire safety. With the colder weather nearly upon Jazz at the Pines us this will be an opportunity to learn essential safety tips The next performance is April 14th in the grounds of on the use of all types of heating. Roughley House, Dural. Entertainment will be provided by the Bridge City Jazz Band. Bookings are welcome on 02 9651 4411 or email [email protected] News from St Benedict’s Community Club In March parishioners took part in the celebration of Glenorie Memorial Hall’s 80th birthday with a Service of Notices Thanksgiving at the hall. A lectern that had been made Red Cross for Masses in the hall was found in a back room and was given pride of place at the thanksgiving service. Many long The Castle Hill Branch will be holding their next term residents found photos of their old homes among the meeting on 12th April, in The Tribute Room, Level collection that Ray Whiteman had organised for display 1, Castle Hill Library Building, from 9.30a.m. All around the walls of the hall. interested persons welcome. A General Merchandise Stall will be held in Castle Mall on 13th April 9.00a.m. Enquiries 8850 7056.
The Galston VIEW Club Happy Birthday! The Club celebrated its 21st Birthday on February 27th at Dural Country Club. Guest artists were a duo violinist and guitarist by the name of “Highly Strung”, and View Club members came from other Clubs in the area, joining us for the day. The April Luncheon Meeting will be held at Dural Country Club, at 11.am on 24th April ,with musical entertainment(Clarinets and Piano) provided by Miss Sarah Hewitt and friends.
Dural Galston Probus Club The next meeting is 10am, 18th April at The Galston Club. The meeting will be followed by a BBQ lunch at Fagan Park. Visitors welcome. Contact Anne 9653 1004.
6 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 Rotary Club of Galston THE ORIGINAL GIANT BOOK FAIR BOOKS WANTED NOW! The sorting has begun for this years Original Giant Book Fair! Help us to make this year our best ever by donating your books now. You can drop your donations of books, sheet music, Jigsaws, CDs, DVDs and records to: The Shed: 35A Halls Road, Arcadia The Metro: Cnr Galston Rd and Pacific Hwy Hornsby Century 21 Prime Property Dural: 695 Old Northern Rd, Round Corner For pick up please contact Kathryn Dickinson on 0410 530 691 or Gaye Wheatley 9651 5522 or email [email protected] This is our major fundraiser for the assistance we give to local community needs as well as national and international projects and disasters. We really appreciate all the support that you give us with these donations.
The Sydney Hills Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees The next monthly meeting is 5th April, at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club at 10am.The Guest Speaker is Linda Brown from T.J. Andrews and her presentation will focus on Gallipoli and ANZAC.
VIEW celebrates International Women’s Day Val Eagles, Val Evans, Suzette Bartlett, Judy Goldsmith, Maree Kleinig and Noelene Barry represented The Hills District VIEW Club alongside 300 counterparts on Friday 8th March at Parliament House in Sydney for a luncheon to commemorate International Women’s Day.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 7 ROUND CORNER Get connected with the Council’s mobile website
Residents with smart phones and hand-held devices can now connect with Council via a new mobile-friendly format.
he new format allows residents to easily access some of the most requested Council T services. At the touch of a button, people can report issues like potholes, graffiti or problems with community assets by taking a photo and describing the issue. Those looking for a local park can find one on the new-look website, or check to see if sporting fields are closed due to wet weather. Kerbside clean-ups can be booked from a smart phone, and residents can instantly discover which bin they need to put out.
Visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au to get connected. Jumping to Glory
Year 7, Cherrybrook Technology High School Student Konrad Cuevas was a medal winner at the recent National Pole Vault Championships.
onrad likes anything to do with jumps like trampoline, K bike, skate board and was Dural Public School High jump champion. His desire for complex jumps and leaps led him to Pole Vault and he trains three to four times a week at Sydney Olympic Park in both gymnastics and track and field. Konrad is a squad member of the Seahawks led by Olympian and European Champion Zsuzsanna Olgyay-Szabo. In addition Konrad qualified for nationals and travelled to Perth, WA he competes on Friday nights with his Little Athletics Club at and competed in the National Junior Championship during Cherrybrook. Last year (2012) Konrad broke and now holds March. Konrad fought hard and received a silver medal the Seahawks record (2.4M) for an under 12 pole vaulter. for U14 Men Pole Vault with a Personal Best of 2.50m. After qualifying and winning gold at State in the U14 Male Pole Vault February this year with a height of 2.40m, The top five were WA, NSW (Konrad), VIC, QLD and SA. A Crowd Thriller
All the hot weather and rain of late the bowling green brilliant bowling from Ray at Dural Country Club are in their best condition Vindin, followed up by David for a number of years which has resulted in some Lesslie the team managed to score exceptional bowling. three shots to win the title by 1 shot. his was very evident at the final of the Men’s pairs Dural Country Club Bowling T championship which was played in February. The team Club offers free coaching to of David Lesslie and Ray Vindin defeated Terry Green and anyone who would like to try Lawn bowling. Juniors welcome. Tony Davidson 19 to 18. The game was a thriller with the lead changing many times. Coming into the last end Terry Green Contact Gordon Scoble on 9639 2742 or Robyn Cook on was leading by 2 shots and victory was in sight but with some 9680 1573.
8 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 Dear Sir I’ve lived at Dural for 40-odd years but until recently I hadn’t taken any notice of the plaque by the door of the Dural Memorial Hall. The plaque records that the Hall was opened by a certain Sir Dudley de Chair in 1925. Now, that distinctive name rang a bell in my mind. Sir Dudley was Governor of NSW from 1923 to 1930 but my connection with the name is much more tenuous than that. When my parents were married in the English village of Worplesdon, Surrey, in 1934 the local newspaper, as was not uncommon in those days, published a list of the people who had given a wedding present to my parents and the presents they gave. Amongst the present-givers was a neighbour of my mother’s family called Mrs Annie Arbuthnot, the wife of a well to do stockbroker called Harold Arbuthnot. (She gave my mother a coal bucket.) Annie and Harold had an attractive and vivacious daughter called Thelma who had got married the previous year to a handsome chap called Somerset de Chair. As your readers will already have guessed, he was the younger son of the recently returned Governor of NSW, Sir Dudley de Chair and his wife Enid. Somerset was born in 1911 and while he was in NSW with his parents he went to school at The King’s School, Parramatta. I suppose he might even have been present on Wednesday, 4 November 1925 when his father opened the Memorial Hall at Dural. After getting married to Thelma Arbuthnot Somerset became a Conservative Party MP, served in the British army in World War II, and then got voted out in the Labour Party landslide of 1945. But he was back in the House of Commons again in 1950 when disaster struck. Thelma found out that her husband was keeping a mistress in London, who was about to have his child. She kicked up a fuss and because of her prominent position on the political scene Somerset lost his Parliamentary seat as well as his wife. Somerset’s obituary in The Times of 10 January 1995 starts off with the observation that “The life of Somerset de Chair was as colourful as his name. He possessed charm, wealth and talent. He had four wives, innumerable mistresses and in many ways lived the sort of charmed life that Evelyn Waugh’s bright young things might have done, except that in his case he was still dedicated to enjoying the pleasures of life in the 1990s.” So, when you next visit the Dural Memorial Hall, spare a thought for Sir Dudley, his son Somerset and his daughter-in-law Thelma. She, by the way, subsequently married a hunting-and-fishing baronet called Sir Jocelyn Lucas, staying with him until her death in 1974.
Mark Sutherland- Sir Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair Harris, Dural KCB, KCMG, KBE, MVO (1864-1958) March 2013
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 9 OUR STATE Big Brother Maintaining a alive and well harassment-free By David Elliott workplace
If Stephen Conroy and the Gillard Government get Even the smallest businesses need to take positive their way, we will soon see a media environment steps to prevent employee harassment occurring. not dissimilar to that which prevailed in Soviet Russia, where the Government of the day could do hese steps include having an anti-harassment policy no wrong. T statement, conducting employee training and awareness sessions, having a procedure for investigating lternatively, we may simply see our media go and solving complaints, and using it promptly and fairly. A down the path of our neighbour Fiji. When Fijian dictator Frank Bainimarama supported Stephen The costs to your business could include: Conroy’s laws on 14 March, you would have thought > the employee bringing a claim of discrimination or that the alarm bells would have gone off inside harassment against the business, resulting in payment of a Conroy’s office. large sum of damages We have seen > the employee resigning resulting in you facing the costs the ‘tolerant’ left on of finding a replacement display and I am > other employees resigning as well if harassment at the confident that the idea workplace is widespread – resulting in you having a staff of ‘diversity’ according turnover problem to this Labor-Green > negative publicity, as a Government is where result of a discrimination media outlets debate and harassment case. This on whether the will harm the reputation current Labor-Green of the business, and may Government has been good or great. Dare utter the result in a backlash from name ‘Rudd’, and it’s off to the gulag for you. potential customers and Such a test will be more a political test than will make it harder to recruit new employees anything else, as both Labor and the Greens have made > productivity suffering. The victim of harassment will be clear their contempt for the vicious ‘hate media’, who unable to perform his/her work as well, and time and cost dare commit that most heinous of crimes, holding a will have to be spent investigating the problems and taking Government to account. The Orwell novel 1984 was a remedial action. parody of the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin. Sadly, in 2013, the Gillard Government is using it, Management can be held vicariously liable if an instead, as an instruction manual. employee harasses another employee. MAYORAL UPDATE Council to Mayoral study Arts Update By Counsellor Steve Russell options Mayor Hornsby Shire Council By Michelle Byrne Mayor Hills Shire Council At least you have your health. It’s one of those statements that has lost much of its impact through repetition, but it’s well worth reflecting on.
ood health is the greatest wealth you can have, without Gwhich all else becomes irrelevant. That’s why Hornsby Shire Council is once again running the Healthy Living Festival, building on the success of last year’s inaugural effort. This year it’s even bigger, with more than 150 events designed to promote a healthy lifestyle to all members of ouncil will take time to determine how best to our community. Incorporating both NSW Seniors Week C support the performing arts community, following and National Youth Week, you’re certain to find something confirmation that the entire Council site, including The in the program that is of interest to you. Activities range Hills Centre, is being acquired to make way for the North from Tales With Teddy for small children and dances for West Rail Link. teenagers through to talks on superannuation and lunches for The NSW Government’s Environmental Impact seniors – touching on every other demographic in between. Statement 2 (EIS 2) Submissions Report states that it is not Whether you’d like to learn Chinese calligraphy, take up viable to retain The Hills Centre as it would fragment the yoga or simply enjoy a game of table tennis, you’re bound to new station site, and the facility will be demolished as part be rewarded for checking out the Festival program online at of the multi-billion dollar infrastructure project. The Hills hornsby.nsw.gov.au. Shire Council unanimously supports the move of Council to Norwest Business Park and unanimously supports the location of Showground station on the current Council site. A number of people have expressed concern about what will happen to the future of performing arts in The Hills. I can assure everyone that Council is listening. Council values our many and varied community groups and finding the best fit for the entire community will be our priority.
I am very much looking forward to the huge benefits our Shire will receive once we have a rail line connecting us with Macquarie Park, Chatswood and the CBD. The Festival runs from 17 March until 13 April.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 11 REPRESENTING OUR AREA Local students Diverse but impress Harmonious By Matt Kean – Member for Hornsby By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra
Recently I hosted Pacific Hills Christian School I have had the opportunity over the past month leaders and representatives from 16 other local to attend several electorate functions which schools for a tour of NSW Parliament. underscore the good fortune we enjoy as residents of a diverse but harmonious nation. he large group of 70 pupils were given a tour of the T Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council and he Chinese community came out in force to enjoy then joined with me for a special visit from NSW Premier T their New Year celebrations in Cherrybrook and, Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli. more recently, I attended the Greek Festival which This was a great educational learning experience for transformed Greenway Park in Cherrybrook with all the pupils which I am sure they’ll remember for the rest manner of Greek delights. of their lives. Educational visits like better helps pupils understand how Parliament works in NSW and my role in representing them as their local member. In a question and answer session after the Premier’s visit I was asked a number of questions on the operation of the NSW Parliament, including how often Parliament meets, how I became interested in politics and how I was elected.
My wife Heather and I attended the reception held in honour of former MP Wayne Merton receiving an Order of Australia award. Having worked with Wayne for many years as my State colleague, I know the extent of his commitment and dedication to the people he represented (L-R) Hannah Payne, Ivan Yip, Lilli Langton and Harry Crauford. in the State Parliament and wish Wayne and his devoted The pupils knowledge of state politics and their wife Olwyn many, many years of happy and rewarding enthusiasm to learn new skills as school leaders was very retirement from public life. impressive and I wish them well over the coming years. I wish everyone a happy and safe Easter. This Matt Kean is the State Member for Hornsby and solemn and joyous religious occasion is especially can be reached by phone on 9476 3411 or email at meaningful to Christians and is a significant date on [email protected] our nation’s religious calendar.
12 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 The Nanny Strategic State Investigation With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell sites Labor is at it again, trying to introduce an even With Ray Williams bigger nanny state with the announcement of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination The NSW Government has cleared the way for Bill 2012. This bill is a complete assault on the almost 40,000 homes in Sydney’s new release freedom of speech we enjoy in this nation. areas.
he Growth Centres are well places to be vibrant, liveable The Bill sought to; communities where people want to raise their families > Make it unlawful to engage in conduct which caused T – close to transport, with land set aside for open space and offence or insult; other important uses such as retail areas, business zones, > Introducing new categories of “protected attributes”, schools and police stations. The impending rezoning of five such as political opinions and social origins precincts in the North West and South West Growth Centres > Reversing the burden of proof, so that a person against to provide land for 30,250 homes and 29,000 jobs are: whom a prima facie breach of the Act was established > Austral and Leppington North (17,350 homes and would have to prove that they did not engage in the 13,000 jobs) alleged conduct for an unlawful reason or purpose; in > Box Hill and Box Hill Industrial (9,600 homes and other words, there were presumed to be guilty until 16,000 jobs) proven innocent > East Leppington (3,300 homes) > Introducing the concept of “substantive equality” as In response to the evaluation of 29 potential home sites one of the legislative objectives of the Bill examined in the Sydney Region, the NSW Government > Making the jurisdiction cost-free, so that a vexatious has decided to support immediate action to progress seven complainant could bring proceedings without any risk sites with potential for 15,850 dwellings. to themselves. Two of the sites recommended for future strategic I am a great proponent of individual rights and I have investigation is South Dural and Glenhaven North. Further often spoken about the rights and responsibilities of the investigation of these sites will ensure the local, regional and individual in the Parliament. This Bill seeks to impose a State infrastructure required to enable growth on all sites is nanny state on all Australians and limit freedom of speech properly addressed before subdivision takes place. and opinion.
The Government has also released the Evaluation The Coalition is committed to free speech which is Report into the sites investigated and the Government’s why we oppose the Bill in its entirety and are calling endorsed actions in relation to these sites is on the government to withdraw it completely. available online at www.planning.nsw.gov.au
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 13 HEALTH RALLY Youth Program
In its second year, The Rotary Club of Dural has community through our schools, reaching young people completed two of its four Mental Health forums in at a vulnerable time of their lives. Our further two March in local high schools for 2013. forums are Oakhill College on 4th June and Marian College, Annangrove on 14th November. herrybrook Tech High (CTHS) forum heralded a very School Co-ordinator at Cherrybrook Tech High, Peter C wet day with 330 Year 11 students attending. They Hind, praised the presentation as did several teachers. were briefed on selected areas of mental health recognised “It is just what we needed to raise this issue with our as being important to the school students. students”! Similarly, 130 students in Year 11 at Galston High heard from clinicians with strategies for coping with stress and anxiety, maintaining a healthy mind and healthy body.We heard from a young person sharing her own journey to recovery from episodes of depression at the CTHS presentation and a special presentation by Marcus Whelan on Teenage drinking and Substance Abuse at Galston High. Both were thought provoking and the students engaged with both presenters! Over the two presentations, excellent team members from The Hills Clinic covered all areas of mental health including Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Healthy Lifestyle, Drinking & Substance abuse. Peter Casbolt, Leanne Hall, Marcus Whelan and a special presentation by Colina at CTHS, covered all the regular issues stressing to the students to seek help for either themselves or to look after a friend in need! We owe a debt of gratitude to The Hills Clinic Team for their continuing support of these forums. The overall message to students was to take control of yourself and your mind, learn how to help yourself, and to be aware of your actions as you don’t know how they affect others whether it’s on Facebook, email or in school peer groups. Be strong enough to speak up when you are feeling numb and empty. Principal Jillian Tourlas and Deputy Principals Lisa The Dural Rotary Club’s RALLY Youth Program Pieper and Julia Petrulis at Galston High have supported has ensured school forums become a reality specifically this initiative for their students. “It is very encouraging sponsored by local businesses of Galston Financial Services to see local clinicians and members of Dural Rotary (Bendigo Bank), Hills Storage, Hills Bus, C2K Fitness Club giving their time to ensure that our youngsters and Minuteman Press. Their support of this program for understand there is help available to them”! “We support youth in the Hills District provides opportunities and their message and will continue this forum annually”! enrichment as young people look to life in their final Our thanks to Rotarians Allan Forno and Bob Chary for school years and beyond. their assistance in completing information folders for We are always on the lookout for ways to reach young these forums. people and give them opportunities through Rotary’s programs and initiatives. We will continue serving the Paul Wolf – RALLY Youth Program Chairman.
14 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 LOCAL NEWS Enjoy your pool now with Solar Magic Pool Heating
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Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury’s next big book fair fundraiser is on Saturday, April 20 and 21st at Thornleigh Community Centre. Books of all varieties will be on sale from 8am to 5pm. Details: lifeline-h2h.org.au.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 15 BUSINESS OVERVIEW New Store in Dural
Dural Vinnies has opened its doors to the community selling great quality second hand items. Broken Bay Central Council Vinnies Centres Manager, Steve Gillespie explains that Vinnies are very excited to offer a great new community store.
e are really excited to welcome the local community W into our new store. Our volunteers and staff have been working very hard to deliver a store that offers good quality toys, bric-a-brac, manchester and a great range of well-known brand clothing, handbags, jewellery and shoes. As a bonus, for a limited time, we also have an opening special of three great Dural Vinnies Retail novels for only $10,” said Mr Gillespie. Centre is situated at Coming into a new season it is a great time to either discover Shop 9, Round Corner or rediscover the range of bargains your local Vinnies has on Shopping Centre, offer. Take the opportunity to spruce up your families wardrobe Kenthurst Road, Dural or stock up on work clothes as we move into the cooler months. and is open Monday to What’s more, by shopping at Vinnies Dural, you will be helping Friday 9am – 5pm, and raise vital funds for support services in the local area. Saturday 9am – 2pm. Blood, Sweat and Bullet Holes at 118mph
It’s Speedweek, Monday, February 18th, 2013. This battle hardened VW bus established a new world Location: Lake Gairdner, South Australia - Australia’s record of 117.878 mph in the Classic Production Class - fourth largest salt lake. engine class H (2 – 3 litre) also representing a record for the world’s fastest Kombi. he last two years it’s been cancelled due to rain. This has A new Volkswagen Golf was also part of the VolksMuller T only strengthened Stephen Muller’s (VolksMuller) resolve, team. It achieved a new Australian record of 115.1 mph in and this year he has brought a few unlikely VWs. the H/PS category (1 – 1.5 litre Production Supercharged). VolksMuller is a VW & Audi service centre based in the The Golf was completely standard and featured a 1.2 litre hills at Annangrove with owner Stephen Muller always looking turbocharged engine. to mix things up. Stephen reflects on the entire salt racing experience, “The Meet “The Roo Shooter”. It’s a 1957 Volkswagen Kombi whole trip was fun, getting there, making it onto the salt, being with a truly dark history. It started life in the 1950s as a dry the first Kombi that’s raced on the salt in Australia. The Golf cleaners van, and after become a shooters van complete with an was the very first water cooled VW onto the salt in Australia.” array of bullet holes, blood stains and gun rack. It was rescued from a paddock by Stephen and the team at VolksMuller. The Drop by the VolksMuller workshop at 233 Annangrove Roo Shooter now features a big normally aspirated 1970’s air Road, Annangrove if you’d like to see the record breaking cooled 2.7 litre Kombi engine. Roo Shooter in the flesh, but don’t get too close...
16 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 LOCAL NEWS
New choir in The Hills
Singup Choirs is starting a new group in Dural on April 30th.
ingup choirs alone has over 300 members in its choirs S throughout Sydney. Singup choirs specialise in singing acappella (the voices do all the work and have all the fun) and includes Pop, Gospel and African songs. The Dural choir will be led by Suze Pratten. Suze has been teaching music and choirs for many years, most recently as Choral Director at the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium of Music, and has just moved to Sydney. “Choir members often tell me that singing is the thing they miss most from their school days. Singing in a group is the only musical experience most people have, and that’s often left behind when they leave school. Years down the track they realise how much they miss it, especially blokes.” says Stuart Davis, director of a group of Singup choirs around Sydney. “Of course it’s also a brilliant way to meet like-minded people, to become part of a group with a common purpose, and to get that buzz of singing in harmony for a couple of hours every week”. said Davis.
The Dural choir will meet on Tuesday nights in school term, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Lorien Novalis School. For more information email Stuart Davis - singup@optusnet. com.au or call 9665 8054.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 17 school news
Understanding Climate Change
Year 6 Hills Grammar students have been looking at climate change as an inquiry into how scientific knowledge impacts on people’s lives. The Investigating Climate Change workshop led by the CSIRO, gave the students practical experience and a wonderful insight into understanding the science of climate change.
Students rotated around ten hands-on activities, exploring renewable energy sources, CO2 levels in water and air, the temperature of CO2 and energy efficiency.
OAKHILL CHAMPIONS
All grand final teams are worthy of mention but recently two teams truly stood out. Oakhill College has never been able to win the 1st XI Cricket or the 1st V Girls Basketball ISA Division 1 competitions until these year. The girls led from start to finish in the Division 1 Basketball Grand Final and deserve the honour of being the first team to hold this shield aloft. Captained by Zoe Burke, the girls outclassed their Redlands opposition and finished the game 11 points clear. The 1st XI Cricket side played St Patrick’s College at Strathfield for their final. Captain Alex Pagano lost the toss and Oakhill were sent in to field. Nathan Smith took off stump out of the ground with the first ball of the day and this set the tone for the final. St Pat’s were bowled out for 156 on a pretty good batting wicket.
With four wickets down in the Oakhill innings, Alex Pagano and James Partridge came together in a partnership that would not be broken, and led the side to the first ever Division 1 cricket premiership.
18 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 Middle Dural Public School makes a splash!
The cheers for our small school swimmers almost lifted the roof off the aquatic centre at Galston last month. The students of Middle Dural Public School united with our friends at Hillside and Annangrove Public Schools, to race in the pool. The pride of both the competitors and their families in their schools was obvious – individual names were being chanted!.
Even the names of the kindies who raced in their floaties were known by all the other students.
Blue Ribbon Champions
Galston High School was once again excited to be champion school at the Castle Hill Show in 2013. This recognises the whole school effort across a wide variety of exhibits including Apiculture, Poultry, Arts, Crafts, Cooking, Horticulture, Equestrian and Visual arts and photography, where we were awarded the Agriculture Teachers Association Prize for overall point score winners in all categories.
This is the 22nd year Galston High won this award out of a possible 23 years.
Shave for a Cure
Year 12 Hills Grammar students lined up to lose their locks for cancer research this month. While the boys had their heads shaved, some of the girls lost years of growth from their plaits and ponytails.
Amidst the screams of shock and laughter the students managed to raise $1459 for cancer research.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 19 QUAFF IT TRAVEL Back to the Secrets exposed on Future Post Tour With Hugh Martin – Bluestar Beverages
I am enthusiastically counting down the The New York Post’s tell-all Headlines bus tour seconds till Easter. As well as the excitement of the gives tourists the scoop behind the nation’s most imminent arrival of the Easter Bunny, the weekend colourful headlines. is when I head back to one of my favourite wine regions: the Hunter Valley! t’s not enough to Ihave a tour guide iving in Sydney I am a Hunter Valley regular but this tell you that The Plaza L time I am planning to visit wineries previously not hotel was featured seen (in the Valley there are over 300 wineries with 100s of in Home Alone 2, wines to taste) . In my next article I will update you on my or that it hosted a adventures and tastings, but one grape variety that I will be lavish wedding for putting at the top of my wine excitement list is Merlot. Michael Douglas and Merlot is a dark blue-coloured grape, that is used as Catherine Zeta-Jones. You also need to know that it hosted both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name one of Charlie Sheen’s wildest celebrity meltdowns, or, Merlot is thought to derive from the Old French word for as The Post put it: “TRASHED! Sheen in coke and hooker young blackbird. Merlot-based wines usually have medium fuelled rampage at The Plaza”. “Overall, I want it to be fun body with hints of berry, plum, and currant. Its softness for people,” Post publisher Jesse Angelo said. “That’s the and “fleshiness”, combined whole point. Every tour on earth tells you about The Plaza. with its earlier ripening, None of them tells you about Charlie Sheen.” makes Merlot a popular And, none of them gives you a luxury bus plastered grape for blending with with The Post’s best front-page headlines. There’s “Toast of the sterner, later-ripening the Town,” which fronted a story about the tanning-booth- Cabernet Sauvignon, obsessed New Jersey mom. There’s “Weiner’s Rise and Fall,” which tends to be higher which tells the fall from grace of Congressman Anthony in tannin. We still have a Weiner after he tweeted a crotch-shot photo and lied about few cases of the 2009 Ballymore Merlot left in single estate, it. And, there’s “Headless Body in Topless Bar,” the story of single blend. This wine is drinking very well and will cellar a maniacal murderer who forced a hostage at gunpoint to another 3 – 5 years. 2010 is currently being bottled. I have cut the head off a man the gunman had shot to death. had a number of enquiries to purchase more so let me If the headlines aren’t entertaining enough, clever tour know if you would like to order at only $100.00 including guides add their own unique brand of storytelling skills, not delivery. that The Post’s sensational stories need any embellishment.
Until next time, happy days. Catch me on my blog: Read more about the Headlines tour on the New York www.thecellarmasterspread.blogspot.com Post. AT THE 19TH FITNESS FOR LIFE Dealing with Natural stiff and achy Autumn Cough backs Remedy With David Reckless By Kim Gatenby – Acupuncturist
Golf stretching exercises can help mitigate the As we head further into the driest season of the problem of golf back pain. year, and closer to Winter, you may have noticed a few changes. he Seated Twist is a fantastic golf stretching exercise T that will not only loosen up your back to minimize s your skin getting dry? Have people around you pain, but will give you a greater backswing and follow- I started to get colds and coughs? Maybe you’ve caught through range of motion, resulting in more power and a cough already and need some help to budge that distance with all your clubs niggling cough? Step 1: Sit upright in your Pears could be the answer you’re looking for! office chair, with chest high Pears are a traditional Chinese medicine secret to and back straight. nourishing what we call Lung Yin, which will help to prevent Step 2: Reach behind you or treat coughs, including the dry or productive types. My with your left arm, which patients and I have tried this technique numerous times and will rotate your upper it has consistently proven to be a fruity miracle for getting body. rid of coughs, or helping to prevent them in people who are Step 3: Leverage your right normally prone to chronic coughs each Winter. arm against your left leg, This nifty tip also works well with the ideals of eating creating torque. seasonally, as many fruits and vegetables offer specific benefits Step 4: Hold for at least 10 to our health during their peak season. Another example of seconds and repeat. this is eating watermelon in Summer to treat heat stroke. Step 5: Switch arms and rotate the opposite way, hold If you are looking at nourishing your Lungs to prevent and repeat. a cough this season, opt for one pear every day or two The Seated Hamstring Stretch loosens back, to help keep your Lungs healthy. If you are unfortunate minimizes pain and improves backswing/follow through enough to catch a cold, you can increase your pears to range of motion. multiple per day. I’ve been known to eat a whole bowl of Step 1: While seated, place pears for dessert to get rid of a nasty cough. right foot on desk. If you get a bit bored with eating plain pears all the time, Step 2: With a slight flex get creative in the kitchen! Try poaching some pears as a in the knee, reach forward dessert, or pears to a salad with walnuts and goat’s cheese. to feel a stretch in the hamstring, lower back and Medicine has never been tastier! even the calf muscle. Step 3: Try to maintain a fairly straight upper back during the stretch. Step 4: Hold for at least 10 seconds and repeat. Step 5: Switch legs, hold and repeat. These golf stretching exercises are examples how easy it can be to do stretches that ease tension and improve your game. You’ll soon become a believer that your body dictates your golfing ability.
Always go slow with new exercises. Before starting any new exercise regimen, consult with your physician.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 21 MA’S KITCHEN REVIEW Beef Rigatoni
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INGREDIENTS 100g unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 800g canned chopped tomatoes 350ml medium-bodied red wine Sport for Jove. 400g rigatoni pasta 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, plus extra to toss Hamlet 200g beef fillet, very thinly sliced 2/3 cup (50g) grated parmesan Theatre critics are raving about this gripping, 2 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve thrilling and contemporary version of Shakespeare’s classic tale of power, politics, madness and corruption.
n a world of accidental judgements and casual Islaughters, where everyone dies but no-one is permitted to grieve, a young man speaks for us all by daring to speak for himself. Director Damien Ryan brings his 15 years of intensive experience with this great story to an inspiring METHOD and passionate production, described by Sydney critics Step 1: Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add as one of the finest visions of Hamlet in recent times. garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes until golden. Add tomato and With Lindsay Farris’ extraordinary performance at its stir for 5 minutes. Add half the wine, then simmer over heart, this production explores loyalty and faithlessness, medium-high heat for 15 minutes. Add the remaining wine, madness and freedom, and the debts children owe to then simmer for a further 15 minutes until well-reduced. their parents. Step 2: Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Starring Lindsay Farris, Takaya Honda, Danielle King, James Lugton, Christopher Stalley, Christopher When almost cooked, heat oil in a frypan over high heat. Tomkinson, John Turnbull, Eloise Winestock., Sport for Brown beef, in 2 batches, for 5-10 seconds each side. Add Jove Hamlet is showing at the Riverside Theatre Friday beef and pan juices to sauce. May 3 and Saturday May 4.
Season, add drained pasta and toss. Serve with For more information contact Riverside Parramatta parmesan and parsley. phone 8839 3399.
22 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 LIBRARY NEWS MUSIC Action Man turns When music news Thriller Writer breaks, we glue it
Chris Allen writes escapist back together action thrillers for realists, having seen and done it all. Carlos Santana says legendary music icons Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Kurt Cobain were e served in three killed by their egos. HCommonwealth armies across two decades and four continents, n order to stay sane, the guitar legend practices one of the paratrooping elite. I “things that keep my mind from self-destruction and Exiting military life with injuries, self-indulgence - which is what killed Michael Jackson, Chris transitioned into humanitarian aid work during the Whitney Houston, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim East Timorese emergency, served with three major law Morrison, Kurt Cobain. I could go on. enforcement agencies in Australia, protected Sydney’s most “There should be book entitled ‘Please Help Me Get iconic landmark in the wake of 9-11 and between 2008 & Over Myself So I Don’t Kill Myself.’ 2012 was the Sheriff of New South Wales. “You need to park yourself outside for a couple of Chris’s creative literary brainchild, Intrepid, is a hours and just acknowledge the beam of light that you culmination of his military and law enforcement insider are, not just this personality ego thing. experience. Intrepid is the Intelligence, Recovery, Protection The controversial comments come as Santana prepared and Infiltration Division: the razor-sharp, ultra-secret, black to co-headline the Deniliquin Blues and Roots Festival ops division of Interpol, established to operate across the with Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak and Steve Miller Band this world, regardless of borders, politics or race. weekend. In Defender the first of the series we are introduced to He said musicians through the ages had failed to Alex Morgan: policeman, soldier and spy for INTREPID, heed the lessons of famous rock casualties. the black ops division of INTERPOL. “They don’t listen to their soul when it says: ‘Get over In Hunter book 2 of the Intrepid story Alex Morgan yourself. If you don’t, you are going to OD on you.” part James Bond and part Jason Bourne, must walk the line There are plans to reform the classic Santana line up between doing the right thing and getting the job done. including Neil Schon, Gregg Rolie, Michael Carabello, When an assassination attempt is made on the presiding Michael Shrieve and Jose judge of the international tribunal. Chepito Areas.
Chris will talk about the latest novel in his Intrepid Santana’s hits include series, Hunter, at Hornsby Central Library on Black Magic Woman, Thursday 11 April, 6.30pm. For more information Oye Como Va, Smooth phone 9847 6614. and Maria Maria.
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April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 23 AROUND THE HOME Energy Savers Sealing your Tiles With Neil Turrell With Elias Yousif
Energy bills are costly, so many of us Tiles can be a beautiful and are looking for simple ways to reduce decorative asset to all our customers’ these costs homes however it is important to protect these assets. ne simple method to beat these costs, Ois by installing a roof ventilator or e recommend a penetrating seal commonly known as a “whirly bird”. They Wshould be applied to any porous are quite inexpensive and can be found at most hardware product. A penetrating seal is one that will not affect the and home maintenance related stores. It is important to colour and finish of the tile. The tiles that require sealing have a professional install them as unforseen costs could are marble, granite, terra cotta and polished porcelain. occur if mistakes are made. Seals are available from tiling stores and local hardware Without ventilation, moisture laden air rises and stores and can come in sprays and aluminium drums. condenses in roof spaces, thus trapping dampness and very Once you have decided on what type of seal you want hot air in our homes. The effectiveness of ceiling insulation it’s important to know the benefits of a slow drying or can be reduced by the additional heat load. During colder fast drying seal. The benefits of a slow drying seal are months, water vapour from showers, sinks, dishwashers etc, you are able to see the is drawn into the roof space and can condense. area you have covered Roof ventilators exhaust the hot air trapped in the roof and the parts you have space and lowers inside temperatures. They help remove missed. Slow drying seal dampness and condensation and improve bathroom takes about 2-3 hours ventilation. This reduces the damp conditions that cause to dry. The benefits of a mould and mildew, and helps keep insulation efficient. fast drying seal are that They provide natural ventilation to the roof space, which it can dry in less than 1 keeps the interior fresh. hour. For the best results Roof ventilators come in a wide range of colours and it’s important to apply the seal with correct method and styles, enabling them to tie into the theme of your home tools. Two coats of the seal using a crossing method motion and can be installed in both metal and tiled roofs. Most will ensure the best results and full coverage of the seal over homes install more than one ventilator but the quantity the tiles and grout. In regards to tools we found that a local will depend on your roof space and size. hardware paint roller was the most efficient and you will be able to receive full coverage with confidence. All actions we take to improve energy consumption help us all in the long term. Not In conclusion sealing is very important to the care, only do we save money but we are also helping durability and beauty of tiles and will keep them our environment. looking timeless and clean for many years. FINANCIAL MATTERS DIY Budget changes Your Do it Yourself to super Tool Kit
The 2012-13 Federal budget contains a number of Every home deserves a good tool kit, one that has announced changes to superannuation that will just the basic supplies, nothing fancy, just functional. affect members from July 1 onwards. elow is a list of some of those basic tools that should be Concessional contributions limit. If you are B included: aged 50 or over in 2012-13 the concessional contribution Hammer - Choose something that will work for minor limit has reduced from $50,000 to $25,000. repairs and home decor projects. Low income earners benefit. For low-income Tape Measure- Choose a sturdy tape measure that will earners on less than $37,000 a year, the government will provide reach up to 6 M and a 2M measure for smaller jobs. a low-income superannuation contribution of up to $500 each. Screwdrivers - Go for a flat head and a Phillips head Co-contribution scheme changes. Eligible screwdriver, both with medium-size handgrips. Consider also members who contribute up to $1,000 in non-concessional a small set of tiny screwdrivers as well. contributions will receive a maximum co-contribution of $500. Cordless Drill and Bits - Find a drill weight that’s Year Maximum Matching Income comfortable and has multiple speeds and is reversible. . Contribution Rate Threshold Utility Knife - A sharp utility knife is an essential part of 2011-12 $1,000 100% $31,920 - $61,920 any home tool kit. 2012-13 $500 50% $31,920 - $46,920 Level - You can spare yourself a great deal of time and headache by including a good level in your tool kit. tax concessions: earnings over $300,000 pa Allen Key Set - A set of Allen keys comes in handy. Get a High-income earners on more than $300,000 a year set with varying sizes so you can fit in the really tiny spaces. will have their tax concessions on their superannuation Shifting Spanner - This adjustable wrench with its sliding contributions cut from 30 per cent to 15 per cent. jaw allows you to do much work with one tool. compulsory superannuation guarantee. Socket Wrench - Helps you loosen those nuts and bolts The superannuation guarantee scheme will gradually increase with a simple twist. from July 1, 2013, to 12 per cent of salaries by 2019. Needle Nose Pliers - These handy pliers are good for Change to the tax-free threshold. The both cutting and gripping. tax-free threshold has tripled from $6000 to $18,200, Miscellaneous Items - reducing the tax burden on low-income earners. Flashlight, Clamps, Nails, screws Change to age pension eligibility. The Age and fasteners, Electrical tape, Pension age for men and women will be increased by six Sander, Caulking gun, String, Stud months every two years, commencing from 1 July 2017 finder, Glue gun, Duct tape, Wire and reaching 67 on 1 July 2023. cutters, Hacksaw.
April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 25 CLUB NEWS Galston CWA News
Add an elegant touch to your bathroom.
t the March meeting, Betty Kean brought along a A range of towels, hand towels and face washers she had decorated with knitted lace edgings in many colours and styles. In April the The Rotary Club of association celebrates its 55th Birthday. Galston A business meeting will Galston Rotary welcomes guests to this meeting on be held at April 23 at the Galston Club. 10am on 10th April, followed o recognise ANZAC Day this year the Rotary Club by a special T of Galston will have the pleasure of listening to guest lunch. All past speaker Linda Brown who will give a talk about The Return and present of the Australian Unknown Soldier. members are If wishing to attend please notify President Ted Shade, welcome to attend. Meetings are held at the Galston phone 9653 1539 or if the phone is unattended please leave Community and Health Centre, Galston. a message no later than Monday 22nd April. Visitors are very welcome to attend. For details All welcome. contact: Janet - 9653 2402 or Val - 9653 1774. Cause of Motor Neuron Disease
The Rotary Club of Dural has partnered with Australian MND is responsible for an Rotary Health and the University of Wollongong to average of 10 deaths a week in co-fund a PhD study into the genetic causes of Motor Australia, and there are currently no Neuron Disease (MND). effective treatments for the disease. “After decades of research, a range he Rotary Club of Dural is a prominent contributor to of genes have now been identified T Australia Rotary Health having co-funded a number of in patients with MND. I will be PhD Scholarships for research into Prostate Cancer, Ovarian studying these genes systematically in my project, trying to Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer, understand their specific roles in the disease process while Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Mental Health, Primary looking for a connection between them,” Isabella says. “We Lymphoedema and now MND. believe this connection involves a specific cellular system Isabella Lambert-Smith will begin her PhD this year at the that is fundamental to cell function and that is damaged in School of Biological Sciences, at the University of Wollongong diseased motor neurons. Understanding this link will provide (NSW) campus. “The research being carried out on MND a significant step forward in identifying therapeutic targets for is only made possible by the funding provided by generous MND patients.” This research will lead to greater insight into donors and funding bodies, and this research project is no the roles of particular genes in this devastating disease. exception. Without the scholarship that Australian Rotary Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent Health and the Rotary Club of Dural have awarded me, I funding bodies of health research in Australia. would not be able to undertake my PhD and carry out this research project.” Visit their website www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au.
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April 2013 – Dooral Roundup 27 Tradies & Professionals
28 Dooral Roundup – April 2013 Enjoy a Great GALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL social day and some Golf 2013 Golf Day Bacon & Egg Roll and Tea or Coffee Fundraiser on arrival 3rd Annual Golf Day 18 holes of golf (including cart) 2 drinks vouchers Sausage sizzle Raffle tickets Gift bag Riverside Oaks 74 O’Briens Rd Cattai NSW 2756 Ph (02) 4560 3200 All for just Sunday, 5th May 2013 $125/player 7am Registration 8am Tee Off. Mulligans Cost: $125 per player OR $750 for a Hole Raffles Sponsorship which includes 4 x players, advertising and much more. Nearest the pins Longest Drive Registration Dates: 18th March to 14th April for Early Bird Bonus Betting ring (Extra Helicopter Ride chance ball when buy one on the day). Helicopter drop Entry closes 30th April. Putting comp Registration is locked in once payment received.
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