The El Gronda Super Cheap Auto Spectacular & Day Special Rusty, Helen Trustum, Motoring & much more Thirteenth 20182018 Edition a ayear year to to be be positive positive 2018 We hear it every year. New Years resolutions, "I'm giving up smoking", "I'm losing weight", "I'm going to save". We've all said it and we've all heard it but how often do you hear or think, I'm going to be more positive in my life, either work or personal life - or both.

Being positive is infectious. The people around you will see it, feel it and become part of this new energy you put out. So, think about being positive and putting the past where it belongs.

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Inside this month

6 Back in Time with Rusty

8 Merle Summerville - Story

10-11 El Gronda - Therese Schier

12 Kids Corner

14 Memories by Greg McDonald

16-17 Helen Trustum - Trotting

18-19 Super Cheap Auto Spectacular

21-24 Australia Day feature

30 Valentines Day Special

36 1860s at Tatham - Elaine

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4 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 5 Belinda Cordery Green Truck When a ‘thunderclap’ headache struck Belinda Cordery Given to the OLD at work, she at first thought she was BONALBO BUSH FIRE having a stressful day and needed a BRIGADE like this in holiday. Within hours, she was fighting 1990 for life in hospital as doctors operated on a ruptured brain aneurysm. After a 16 month recovery & Return To Work Program, Belinda has just returned to her previous full time job this month and Well I hope you all had a good Christmas and didn’t drink is grateful to be alive. too much on New Year’s Eve. My story this month is about people being kind to their animals whether it be a dog to a horse and a cow. As the year rushes to a close, that I suppose allot of people would think I had fallen out of my headache may be a sign you need tree but showing kindness and being gentle with your pets hospital, not a holiday. One in six reward you in so many ways that you wouldn’t expect. Take Australians are at risk of a brain disorder from migraine the old dairy farmer for instance in the 70s-80s the average to debilitating and life-threatening illnesses like a Stroke, dairy milked about 60 cows and most had a name. Parkinsons, Dementia, or Anuerysms, according to the Brain Foundation and the first symptoms, like a headache, I can still see my old aunty sitting on a stool waiting for one is often discounted as stress. cow to be finished milking by a machine so she could strip her out and the other cow in the adjoining stall waiting Belinda, from Lismore NSW, soon realised that her for her turn to have the machines on after her udder headache was far more serious. was washed and strip started which was the which was ‘I suddenly felt the heat rise through my body and slam the practice those days so they could be checked for into the back of my head like an explosion,’ she said. ‘I mastitis. and knew straight away something was really wrong. They they are all While my aunty sat waiting the cows would be eating the say it's the worst headache of your life and that’s not an housed indoors on a thick bedding straw off her hat while on her head. She never complained understatement.’ of straw (changed daily) bobby calves get the same about it and the only thing she would say “that’s what you treatment. The milking herd is a dual purpose breed called Belinda’s brain had suffered a ruptured aneurysm. call trust and that the cows respected her”. Fleckvieh , this breed on its first lactation is very ordinary According to the Brain Foundation, one in 50 people have It would cost her a new straw hat every week but she loved it’s on its second that they really start to shine. an unruptured aneurysm that can burst from a range of her cows and she would say it was a small price to pay for factors, including high blood pressure, stress, heavy lifting, their attention and respect. All the cows in those days had straining and strong emotions. Most people aren’t aware a name because only milking small herds it wasn’t hard to On the local front they have them & if they burst a high percentage do not remember their names. make it to hospital as they can be fatal. 12 months later hundreds of I would like to make a suggestion regarding cattle being hours of hard work the OLD I still say you can converse with a cow by eye contact and sold at special sales in the Sales Yards. I would like to see Belinda’s body went into shock as spinal fluid contracted BONALBO BUSHBRIGADE if you were buying cattle you watch for things like throwing a health certificate which would be displayed on each pen from the ruptured aneurysm and she felt a ‘crippling pain’ tanker is ready 1991 their heads about you need to pass them by as he or she showing the health of each and every cow in the pen. It through her spine, neck and shoulders. She temporarily is showing rejection to your presence. shouldn’t worry the farmers selling the cattle not unless lost her hearing in her left ear and had blurred vision. they have something to hide. In fact the farmer would show One breeder of Fleckvieh cattle had this to say after being Her colleagues called an ambulance and by early that them up seeing the cattle are clean and healthy. asked this question “what troubled him on the situation morning she was in surgery at Gold Coast University of live stock with large numbers” and he replied “We are • When was the animal drenched last and what year. Hospital and spent the next two weeks in intensive care. missing more and more relationship building with the • Have the cattle been assessed for 3 Day sickness. ‘I wake up every day grateful to be alive’, Belinda says. ‘I animals, this feature is disappearing from farms today”. have been one of the very lucky 5% who have survived Some farms with a high concentration of animals are often • Have these cattle been vaccinated for 3 day sickness without any ongoing disabilities & no other aneurysms unable to keep individual access. • What date were the cattle weaned and how old are detected in my brain though I now have 15 metres of For the majority of these farms are only a means of they titanium in my brain from where it was coiled. No Super production for bringing in money. Dairy milk production powers yet but I’m sure they will kick in any day’. is elevated above the needs of the cow. It is therefore • Have these cattle had access to grain? About the Brain Foundation no coincidence that on these types of farms the cows are Once the seller has got rid of his or her livestock and they leaving the herd and go to the slaughter house often just come down three day sickness they drop in weight and Established in 1970, the Brain Foundation is the largest, after their first lactation. sometimes even die. The same applies with Black Leg. independent funder of brain and spinal diseases and injuries research in Australia. There is a high culling rate in these herds. When you realise Farmers should be made accountable and have to prove how much money is invested to grow a pregnant heifer, we These disorders alone affect more than 2.5 million Australians, that all vaccination and health wise these cattle are healthy ranging from the very young to the very old. In addition there are can only wonder how on these farms that economic milk and fit for sale. It’s a hell of a chunk of your money if a loss estimated to be 4,000,000 sufferers of either migraine or chronic production is possible. occurs. headache. Dairy farms, like the only I’m quoting from where the cow “The raison d’etre of the Brain Foundation is improving lives through is considered not only is a means of production but living groundbreaking research and we need the community’s support for animal with needs some daily attention and care that are this work to continue,” says Secretary General, Gerald Edmunds. outstanding examples of sustainable livestock production. by We have lost the art of treating cattle the way that we would Views and opinions of Rusty are not a reflection For more information, visit: www.brainfoundation.org.au To like to be treated ourselves. of Heartland Magazine or its staffs views. donate to the Brain Foundation, call 1300 886 660 or visit: http://brainfoundation.org.au/donation This farmer milks over 300 cows, raises all his heifer calves For more Rusty visit http://www.heartlandmedia.com.au/back-time-with-rusty/

6 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 7 short, my shoes not polished enough, the hole in my thick Lunch over, Lucy would wait patiently snooze beside the Ordinary things & extra-ordinary times black stocking un-darned or my hair touching my collar – bird bath, waiting for the end of day bells to ring. Not that Man Pushes Mower to Raise Money for Charity the list goes on. All these misdemeanour’s were punishable it was over for Lucy. She would then join the procession Claude Harvey is an inspirational man. When Claude found with after school detention, mostly in the form of learning of girls that would walk down Brisbane Street to catch out that two little girls in his housing block were sexually Looking back, growing into a young woman in the late Australian poems (off rote) before I could leave. Or if I was buses in Ipswich. (Totally opposite direction to her home.) abused back in 2000, decided he should do something to 1960’s was a fascinating time. Like most 15 year old particularly bad, a stint in cleaning out the school bird bath. Sometimes on the way downtown, the girls would have a help. So Claude went to his local youth centre on the Gold Australians, even today, I took for granted the opportunities On reflection, the bird bath thing only happened once and race up Cunningham’s Knoll just for the hang of it. Lucy Coast and told them he would like to and privileges that were afforded to me. Consequently, I in hindsight the punishment did fit the ‘crime’. would also valiantly try to run up the stone stairs but we raise funds by pushing his lawnmower found myself a day girl or “daygo” (as the boarders fondly would usually meet her on in the middle when we were from town to town. The idea was a big Having said that, there are many fond memories of the referred to us) at the Ipswich Girls Grammar School. running back down. hit. three years at IGGS. One of them was “Lucy” the bull I was enrolled there, not because my family was particularly mastiff spayed bitch that lived one house down from school. Once all the girls were on their buses and safely on their You may have seen Claude; he has wealthy, nor because I was particularly brilliant - neither Lucy could have had other breeds in her but that is about way, Lucy would then walk to the taxi rank at the train pushed his mower some amazing could be further from the truth. Rather two over riding the closest description I can recall. Lucy walked to school station. Here she would wait for her neighbour to finish distances. His first trip was from the reasons were proffered to justify what I thought was an each day. If not in the morning with the girls coming, always his shift and open his taxi door to take Lucy safely home Gold Coast to Hope Island, a distance extra –ordinary amount of money – on education! First, it by morning tea time. for rest and recuperation needed for her next busy day at of 60 kilometres. In 2006 he started was the proximity factor. It was the closest school to home IGGS. raising money for Bravehearts, a charity Occasionally the girls might get catty with one another and second, I always looked much older for my age. Hence that supports sexually abused children but the one thing they were always consolidated on was I guess this brings me to the crux of my story. Sometimes my 15 year old brain was trapped in an 18 year old’s body. and provides many services from there love for Lucy. Even Miss Kennedy, the head mistress it is not the planned, orchestrated learning, nor the While I quite liked the idea, my mother and 3 older brothers counselling to school education on how loved Lucy. And of course, such adoration equated to food. requirement of academic aptitude in life that teaches one decided I was in need of the protection an all-female school young people can stay safe. could offer. Hence Lucy would indulge in a daily smorgasbord of cream the most important lessons. Rather, sometimes it is the buns, sausage rolls and vegemite sandwiches – all washed little things, the ordinary, everyday events that define who Claude’s first trip to Sydney took 39 There, I spent three years of my life agonising over down with a bowl of chocolate or strawberry, (sometimes you are and the type of person you want to become. That days and Claude raised $39,500 for commercial subjects, especially shorthand. Shorthand both) flavoured milk. On special fundraising days when magical component of everyone’s life that, when it happens, Bravehearts. Most people would feel becoming almost completely obsolete in the next decade the girls would bring home made lollies to sell, Lucy would usually has no correlation with academia, sporting prowess they had a done a wonderful job and stop there. However, with the invention of voice recorders. What a waste of always get dessert of coconut ice or Turkish delight – which or what ‘society’ has mapped out for you. Sometimes these Claude did a second trip to Sydney, this time travelling learning time! I was eager to get out and live life and at she relished! I guess it is needless to say Lucy grew quite magical things come and almost hit you in the face. Other via Tamworth. It took him 60 days this time, but he raised times considered my time there just ‘marking time’ eagerly large on the tucker. So large, in fact, she looked more like times the magic requires a little interrogation of what is $90,000. waiting for the adventure of my life to ‘begin.’ a female lion than a dog. A fearsome sight to all that did not extra-ordinary in the ordinary. Nevertheless it is there. Look Claude was welcomed to Casino on the 24th of November know her! for it and act upon it when it happens. Most of the time, being un-brilliant, rather a ‘plodder’ at by Mayor Robert Mustow and The Casino RSL put on a academia and not that athletic, I could keep steadfastly Nevertheless, Lucy’s size did not inhibit her from joining in by Merle Summerville lovely meal for Claude on that same night. Mr Harvey has under the radar. Though on a few occasions I ‘sailed close all the activities the school had to offer. Hence, lunchtime been pushing his mower for charity for eleven years now. to the wind’ on the disciplinary side by wearing my panama would always see Lucy watching a tennis match or walking In total he has raised $1,015,000 – quite a bit over one hat turned up at the back, my black pleated uniform too down to the swimming pool and back up again to the million dollars. changing rooms. In November, Lucy would try to catch I asked him what his goals include for the future and he falling Jacaranda flowers with the girls. (It was a school told me that “my dream is to travel the Great Ocean Road myth that the number of Jacaranda flowers caught falling in Victoria with the mower one day.” Claude is also quite from the trees was the number of A’s you would get in the determined to raise a second million dollars, hopefully in upcoming exams. the next 5 years. Sometimes, if it was particularly hot, the girls preferred to If you’d like to help Claude and his fundraising you can sit and read with Lucy. Not text books though. Especially follow Claude on his journey by going to Facebook and when one of the girls brought along her mother’s banned, searching “Claude the Mower Man Harvey” or visit the unabridged version of Lady Chatterley’s Lover by DH Bravehearts website. Lawrence. This interceded with Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch and supplied hours of fascinating reading over the lunch break. Of course these books were always hidden in textbooks such as Discovering Science which was not entirely untrue, especially the biology section! For anyone that has read these books it was quite a racy combination even for adults of the day. Interestingly and perhaps funnily, the banned books and detentions gave me an avid appreciation for other books – even those that were actually on the curriculum. I remember reading one book called The Scrubber whose author’s name escapes me – even after an internet search! It was about the adventures of cattle that had escaped from the mob and lived wild in the scrub on the mountains. At the time, I thought, ‘Gee I would like to marry a cattleman and breed cattle.’ Evidence to the fact that some dreams do come true! During these reading times, Lucy would sit with us. Forever with an intelligent look on her face – as if she was considering the pros and cons of the intellectual conversation we were having about things no 15 year old girls should be considering. (Though, in hindsight, tame by today’s standards.)

8 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 9 The only remaining pieces of the site to be found around If you grew up in Casino in the 40s, 50s or 60s it’s a safe Casino are a few of the large urns. bet you attended the El Gronda Picture Theatre in Barker Street. Joan Kerr, whose brother John Anderson was an usher, has two of them proudly positioned in her beautiful garden. You may have even courted your beau in one of the ‘cuddle seats’, so called because they had no arm rest Many people remembered the statues but no one could between the seats! confirm if they are still in existence or where they might be. Maybe you were one of the crowd in ‘peanut galley’, Speaking about their memories and stories of the grand rolling Jaffas down the aisle? old El Gronda picture theatre and its unique entrance, Marlene, George and Joan all said they are sad the cinema Or were you one of the lads who tried to sneak under is no longer here. the cord rope separating peanut galley from the more expensive Lounge seats? “It was an icon of the town,” they all agreed. If so you no doubt experienced the piercing torch wielded by manageress Mrs Jean Wesley when she marched down the aisle to shine the torch in your eyes until you stopped that noisy, disgraceful behaviour, and scampered back to your rightful place! The El Gronda was built in 1936 by ¬Leo Dorgan who owned many Northern Rivers cinemas including the Star Court Theatre in Lismore and the Saraton in Grafton. Interestingly, Dorgan used the letters of his name to give El Gronda its unique name – shuffle the letters in his name and there you have it! Before the El Gronda theatre, Casino people went to the ‘pictures’ at the outdoor Casino Rink theatre, which was Written by located at the corner of Barker and Hickey Streets. Therese Schier When the El Gronda was being built it soon became obvious that Casino was entering the grand era of Art Deco cinemas which were appearing across regional towns. and gloves, and it had the most beautiful powder room”. “Of course, I sold a lot more Jaffas than anything else!” When Marlene was working at the Vogue Frock Salon she Jack Londy, retired Casino icon, who with his wife Denise When the cinema was approached by the El Gronda manageress, Mrs. Jean ran Londy’s Café for over 50 years, remembers preparing officially opened on Wesley to work as an usherette. food and drink ready for the half time rush. Australia Day 1937 “We wore a teal flared skirt which had to go below our “We filled rows of glasses of freshly squeezed orange people flocked to knees, and seamed stockings that Mrs. Wesley checked juice and made up to 30 hamburgers in preparation,” Jack watch the pictures to make sure were straight. remembers. Copyright and permissions: – Movietone “We had to know every seat in the house to make sure we “We made good money in about an hour,” he said. This image may be used freely without requesting permission. Please acknowledge Construction of El Gronda newsreels, cartons, that the image is from the collections of the State Library of .) IE quickly showed people to the correct seat – Row 3, seats number: westerns and serials Jack remembers the interior of the cinema as having a along with top billing movies like South Pacific and The 7 and 8.” IE1909456 File number: large velvet curtain through which patrons entered. FL1909476 Greatest Show on Earth. Together with regular dances and The cuddle seats were popular and in Marlene’s words “a File title: “There were large picture windows on either side. We used balls, Casino people now had a source of entertainment in fair bit of cuddling went on in those days”. Casino picture theatre (Gronda) a grand setting. to creep in to watch the movies and work out when half http://digital.sl.nsw.gov.au/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_ “At half time we had to count the pass out tickets to make time would be, so we could get ready.” pid=FL1909476&embedded=true&toolbar=false For those who are too young to remember, or who lived sure people weren’t sneaking in for free. elsewhere, imagine the scene: Paul and Jack represented just two of the many Greek “Our best tools of trade though were our torches, Marlene families who settled in regional towns and ran Milk Bar Entering from Barker Street, directly across from the Post said. cafes. In the 1950s Casino had 7 cafes all run by Greeks! Office you walked past two large Grecian style statues through an avenue of trees lined with beautiful large urns “We often had to run down to peanut alley when the Jaffas The late Paul Panaretto was at the very first screening at the filled with greenery. Stepping up into the foyer with its started rolling down and Mrs. Wesley taught us to shine El Gronda Picture Theatre and told how he was captivated circular ticket box, you were met by a team of ushers and the torch in their eyes until the rattling stopped.” by the dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the movie Spring Time! usherettes and shown to your seats. Half time in the movies saw an exodus of patrons to the Listening to the memories of usherette Marlene Farrell nearby El Gronda café, and Londy’s café. The old established Rink Theatre, way down the end of Barker Street, was also serviced by Paul and Co from the really brings home the atmosphere of the El Gronda Born and bred local, George Crethar remembers this well. cinema experience. El Gronda. Their team of young kids would race down from “I was a lolly boy working for Paul Panaretto from the El the El Gronda with their laden trays to be in time for interval. “It was a grand entrance and you felt as though you were Gronda café. I had the old Peters Ice Cream tray around Thank you to Casino Historical Sadly, the El Gronda closed in February 1969 when going somewhere special,” Marlene said. my neck and walked down the aisles selling Columbines, Society for photos supplied competition from the Casino Drive In and the growing Fantales and Jaffas,” George remembers. “The women got dressed up in coats and their best scarves popularity of television proved too much.

10 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Call 1300 679 787 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 11 Cats and Dogs How to make Fluffy Slime Cats and dogs, I just cannot choose, oh cats sound cool, It only needs three ingredients (plus food colouring if you oh dogs sound good too. want) and it’s really easy. What do you think? • White school glue Cats, cats are gentle little fur balls • Shaving cream Do you have a child that would Sure they sleep a lot but if your say 48 I don’t think you will • Contact solution like to write us a short story want to wake up to WOOF WOOF! But would love to wake • OPTIONAL: Food colouring or would like to send us jokes up to Meow Meow, that’s a reason why cats are best. and riddles and be part of the It’s hard to come up with exact measurements (and who Dogs, dogs are playful little creatures personally I love Heartland Magazine kids wants to measure things out anyway?) for slime and the dogs because I’m pretty energetic and I think dogs suit me! corner. Colour me in nice part is, you don’t have to! You can tinker with it until So to meow meow that’s a reason why cats are best! Dont forget to add your name you get it right so don’t fret! and age and send your email to Dogs, dogs are playful little creatures personally I love • Pour enough glue into the bottom of a container to [email protected] dogs because I’m pretty energetic and I think dogs suit me! cover the bottom. Make the glue about 1/4 inch deep. So pick dogs like me! • Add food colouring if desired. For this we put in 2 Wow there are there are so many good reasons but drum drops blue, 2 drops red. roll please CATS I think are pretty relaxed and a Cat really suits me. • Mix food colouring into glue. What do you think? • Add about 1.5x as much shaving cream as glue (again, this is not an exact science so don’t worry!) • Mix together the glue and shaving cream. • 6. Add contact solution about 1 Tablespoon at a time and mix. • 7. Keep adding a little more contact solution and mixing until your slime begins forming into a ball-like form as you mix. It will begin coming off the sides of your container and sticking together. • 8. Put slime on flat surface and begin working it with your hands. If it is too sticky, add more contact solution and knead it in. • 9. If it’s too “watery” add some more shaving cream and knead it in. (Steps 8 + 9 may not be necessary! Just add those things if you need to!) • 10. Stretch, squeeze and play with your new slime!

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12 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 13 was the “PASHA” which was a per annum to the State's economy. Memories steam powered paddle wheeler. Going strong after a century There was one big paddle wheel The forest industry has evolved over the past 100 years I have been living on the bank and today is an industry with a future – using the latest adjoining the Richmond on the stern. at Tatham for eighty plus years. technology to ensure the forest environment is maintained It came up the river to Tatham to while supplying the renewable timber resource to the Regarding the river there has where the bridge is today. It would been changes for the worst in my nose into the bank and load mill community. opinion. My early memory is a logs that were stock pilled on the In 1871, as settlement advanced through the State, with beautiful stream with willow trees bank by Mr Hancock who brought land cleared for cultivation, trees ringbarked for grazing all along the water’s edge. They them to the site on his timber and timber used for the development of the colony, the first had roots growing down into the truck. When the logs were loaded water and there was no better the “PASHA” would return down the river to the saw mills, she had forest reserves were proclaimed in NSW with the aim of place to use the shrimp net to get some shrimp to use as fish a large barge shape at the bow. preserving the timber resource of the colony. By 1905, more bait. Now Days there is not a willow to be seen; now the oak, than three million hectares of land was in timber reserves. bottlebrush, coral and honey locust trees grow and the last two Another memory was when the war was raging the “powers” trees are now considered pest trees. As a result there are no roots gathered all the rowing boats taking them to Lismore and stored The first attempt at a commercial pine plantation was made in the water and no water weed to be seen at low tide just bare them on the bank where the skating rink is today. We had no way at Tuncurry State Forest on the mid-north coast in 1912. mud. Probably carp contribute to this. of getting over the river to get to school at the Tatham Convent Eucalypt plantations followed in 1939-40 at Walaroo and School so we had to go over on the ferry which crossed the river Whian Whian State forests on the north coast. By 1971, Back in the earlier time of my life the river was used by the cream just upstream from ’s (Deep Creek) entrance to 85,000 hectares of pine plantation had been established. boats. I was lucky enough to go on one as far up as Greenridge. the river . It was a hand pulled ferry capable of carrying two cars. Mt Warning It was interesting to see the many different methods used by the Other crafts that I recall was an army landing craft which came farmers to get the cans down the banks to the boats, the boat In 1916 the Forestry Commission of NSW, the predecessor delivered mail from Tatham PO along up from Ballina to the Tatham Bridge and return. Small fishing Today State forests are a mixture of native and plantation boats were common netting Mullet. In the 1945 flood a motor to Forestry Corporation of NSW, was officially formed forests and are managed to internationally recognised with bread, ice and supplies that the through the enactment of the Forestry Act 1916. farmer ordered from Coraki. boat bought bread and other goodies along the flooded river. In standards providing a renewable source of timber. Forest the 1948 flood two army DUKS came up from Coraki to bring food management techniques include the use of cutting-edge When the river was in flood if there This was the first piece of forestry legislation in Australia. supplies, and they were a sight to see holding against the current technology to map forests and model the volume of timber were no trees in the way the boat in mid steam. Forests provide timber, employment, habitat, clean air, would come over to the low banks to available ensuring the timber resources continues to be Back in the forties bird life was plentiful along the rivers, Swans. water and a place to be. They are resilient, dynamic and managed sustainably. get the cans. At our place dad put the evolving – an integral part of a healthy landscape. cans in a row boat and rowed out to Ducks, Cormorants , Dab Chicks , Red Bills, Kingfishers etc. The the cream boat holding against the Red Bills caused trouble by pulling out the young corn plants, NSW State forests are managed to balance the ways current in mid stream. They would dad and his neighbour declared war on them with their shot guns. people use forests for timber production and recreation exchange the cans and the boat would continue to the next farm. On two separate occasions I chased down young swans in the rowing boat. We had them as pets, they would be out all day and with the conservation of unique forest features like wildlife, I remember in one flood the boat came in over the low bank at my we would put them in their pens at night so foxes wouldn’t get clean water and cultural heritage sites. uncles place and they must have talked too long as the dropping them. They loved bread soaked in water. One cold drizzly day Millions of trees have been harvested from NSW State water caught the boat. In those days there was no way of pushing they went out and went away never to be seen of again. in out back into the stream so she stayed there high and dry and forests since the Forestry Act 1916 was passed and a cradle was built to hold her upright. A tree puller was anchored Dad told us that in his young days the river was chocked by water formal forest management began. Sustainable forest to a big tree on the other bank with a wire rope over the river hyacinth which made it difficult for the boats to get through; in management combines the complex task of balancing the attached to the cradle. The boat and cradle were pulled into the later years the water hyacinth and duck weed caused problems sale of forest products with maintaining the many social river plenty of water was pumped onto the track so they would for the boats travel. and environmental values our State forests provide. slide easily. Up until my teens I spent allot of time The Act was aimed at protecting forests from further The boat had to make a speedy trip to Coraki as the hull timber had rowing up and down the river, not unmanaged clearing to ensure long-term sustainable much fishing just getting pleasure from shrunk and she was taking management of the State's timber reserve. Today, the on water. I think she was the surroundings. The Richmond is a good friend but a bit of a devil in flood State forests of NSW remain full of trees, provide habitats the “MOA” a diesel powered for a host of native plants and animals and are great places boat; another cream boat times. The 1954 flood (the biggest) for visitors to explore. was the “AURACARRER” and (2006) are the biggest floods I Australia's mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) is the a steam powered double have ever had to deal with or have second tallest growing tree species in the world. The witnessed. Forestry Corporation manages more than two million decker which I also had a trip hectares of forests and contributes 14 per cent of all timber tallest specimen – nicknamed 'Centurion' – stands at on. There was an occasional Back till around the eighties you could leave your boat in the water produced in Australia each year, making it a major force 99.6m in Tasmania's Arve Valley. It is the world's tallest visit from a dredge used to tied to a tree on the bank knowing it would be there when you flowering plant and known hardwood tree. keep the channel clear for in the state's forest and wood products industries which returned or wanted it. Along with the changing times this is not employs more than 22,000 people and adds over $1 billion the cream boat. Another possible now as it’s likely to be stolen speaking from experience. frequent craft to come up Written by Greg McDonald

14 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 15 prizemoney was donated in conjunction with the Show Society as a tribute to Alf Ball for over 50 years he gave to the association. Keith Curtin had the famous “Lord Luck” to his credit. In 1976/77 season “Lord Luck” was the second top trotting horse in the point score. “Lord Luck” was bred by the Curtin’s at Dalwood and trained by Gordon Nixon. During his career, he had 80 starts for 35 wins and 25 seconds. Another horse with great recognition for Photo was taken 2015 the Curtin’s The following are a list of people that have been was the great associated with trotting on the North Coast. “Yamamoto”, winner of the 1966 inter Tony Elford, Neville Russell, Ernie and Phil Pratt, Bob, Dominion Clarrie and Lester Childs, Ken Aspinall, Allan Ryan, Trotting Billy McGowan, Charlie Langley, Brian Pelling, Sam Championship Paterson, Chicka Charlwood, Tom Bagust, Jack Garrard, Ron Essery on "Whipful" at Harold Park. Roy Garrard, Jedd Brown, Merv Wanless, Len Keeler, Cec Knight with Barry and Glen Troy - 1967 “Yamamoto” was broken in and trained by Lismore Les Hudleston, Allan Crisp, Sid Lawson, Bob Brown, identity Cec Knight. Also another trotter of mention was John Gibson, Pat Collier, Keith Collier, Don Pritchard, “Margaret Louise”. She was trained on a special track Ashley Rolfe, Ron Sweeney, Ted Sweeney, Bill May, Joe of 14. He rode his first winner at the 1936 Casino Show. TROTTING ON THE NORTH COAST 740 yards long on the family property at Dalwood. Gillani, Stan Preston, Charlie McDeed, Eric Thornton, The horse was “Whipful” owned by Ernie Pratt. Gordon Nixon, Cec Knight, Merv Eaton, Ned Coleman, Harness racing or trotting was introduced to the North During the 1980’s the trotting image received a boost He was presented with his ribbon and cup by Mr Bernard Terry Coleman, Ralp Phillips, Les Harley, Butcher Dunn, Coast during the 1920’s. Casino townspeople were when a locally bred owned and trained horse “Dusty O’Reilly who was there as an official guest. “Whipful” Max Dunne, Brian Dunne, Lindsey, Doug and, Gordon contestants in the first trotting race driving their own buggy Spring” won the North Coast National Trot at Lismore also won the 1937 Sutherland, Steven Phillips, Barry, Margaret, John, Kevin horses. Trotting for Barry Troy of Dunoon. and Laurie King, Ray Snr. and Vic Essery, Ray Jnr, Ron Casino Cup. He supervisors over and Allan Essery, Graeme Scotcher, Noel Jones, Jim the last 50 years recorded in his life Robb, Cliff and Col Leslight, Keith, Kevin and Steven span, 23 firsts, 17 include; Clarrie After an Darragh, G.Hanley, Barry Williams, Trevor Dwyer, seconds, five thirds Newland, Eric Boyd, absence of eight Percy Birmingham, Keith Curtin, Harold Crofton, Les and including 3 cups. Barney Shearman, years people McKean, Ron Collins, Bill Davis, Jack and Denis Adams, Ray Jnr, remembers Bill Batterham, Ray were delighted Les Fletcher, Jack Suters, Bob Duncan, Bill Beard, his trotting days well. Fryer, Charlie Ball, when the sport Bill Sutton, Jack Carney, Max Logan. Ray Owens, Bill Back in the 1950’s, Keith Serone, Bill returned to the O’Sullivan, Noel Booth, Bob Montgomery, Ron Wellington, he would ride the and Sue Constable. local shows Neville Lack, Bill Hall, Brian Elder, Mick Davis, Ian, Ron, trotters before (, Ray and Brian Everingham, Graeme Wilks, Barry Troy, Many top horses school every day. Charlie Kaehler, Charlie Kaehler Jnr., John Ward, Jeff, Kevin Darragh on "Phils Boy" include “Star Judy and Ray Hambley, Ian and Janelle Fraser ,Hilton and They were living at and ) Bob, Clarrie and Lester Childs - 1930 Whipps”. He was John Murphy, George Nunn, Ivan Clifford, Denis Rogers, owned by Bob Boorie Creek. He would give them 13 laps around the about six years Danny Forester, Charlie Perry, R. Horne, Michael Herne, Childs of Wyrallah and ridden by his son Clarrie, where paddock and then wash them down. One particular day ago. Campell McPhee, Allan Cooper, Bob Kelly, Lindsay and they won the first Lismore Cup. “Star Whipps” was by a younger brother, Bob, was riding one of the horses Trotting is one Trotting at the Tweed Show - 2015 Mathew Wright, Don and Wade Battese, Phillip Allan, Ron when it bolted and raced out on to the roadway passing “Whip Ribbon” out of a “Star Pointer” mare. Local shows activity that will and Raymond Smith, Merv Heronomous, Ernie Gill, M L Frank Cawley’s cream truck going up the hill. Keith Lee, would put on special races for all “Whip Ribbon” horses. draw patrons to the fence as soon as the call goes out Wilson, K. Mcinnes, Mr Easmon, Mr Miles, Len Clemont, a neighbour, was in the cow bails milking. A highlight of the 1921 Coraki Show was three classes “Trotters are on the Track”. Local drivers at the moment Barry Troy, Alf Ball, Danny Mackney and Stuart Glasby. for led foals by “Whip Ribbon”. He couldn’t believe his eyes what he saw. Ray Snr. had are Hilton Murphy, Lindsay Wright and Graham Wilkes Charlie McDeed, He was a stallion owned by Arthur Whipps, Dungarubba. a narrow escape at the Lismore show of 1936 when are all from the Northern Rivers and then there are Noel The three classes attracted 21 entries. riding “Faithful”, he collided head on with “Regal Star, Parrish, Gary Litzow, Warren Heinz, Stephen Doughty, a high jumper. “Faithful” fell instantly to the ground and Clint Shedden, Daniel Wreight, Julie Hobday are some Ernie Pratt always had an interest in trotting horses. He died. of the people who come along and support trotting on won his first race with pacers in 1934, with a maiden Ray and Vic Essery with the North Coast. Walsh and Sheppard Cup - race at Kyogle Show. Horses to his credit were “Nancy”, Ray was thrown safely over the two 2003 “Faithful”, “Whipful” horses and onto the track. “Regal Star” and “Springview Lad”. staggered a short distance and fell fatally Ernie’s brother Phil injured. The Essery Family still have the paced “Phil’s Boy” with “Walsh and Sheppard” cup they won at great success. the 1941 Casino Show ridden by Ray Snr. Ray Essery Snr. began racing trotters in the For many years the feature race on the Story by Helen Trustum early 1930’s at the age trotting programme at the Casino Show All Helens Stories can now be viewed at was the Alf Ball Memorial Handicap. The www.heartlandmedia.com.au/stories-helen-trustum/

George McPaul on "Rex Lass" - 1933 Ron Essery on "Whipful"

16 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 17 This year’s show has a helping those in need. few added extras with the The host of the annual show, Northern Rivers Ford Club, Northern River’s Ford Club new categories of classic strives to donate to local charities that involve children, The Northern River’s Ford Club is busy preparing for the caravans and a Kids Billy helping to support those in our own community that need Supercheap Auto Spectacular on Sunday February 11th carts display, sorry no Super Cheap Auto Spectacular assistance. 2018. The club has been running in and around Casino for racing kids. (Specs for ten years now and bringing us the Auto show for eight of Billy Carts available by Charities that have benefited in the past years include those years. The new date has been set for the Super Cheap Auto emailing nrfoc@livemail. the Casino Cancer Group, The Casino Men’s Shed, Our The Northern Rivers Car Club started when one man put Spectacular and it has a new venue as well. After being com.au) Also new to House, Bikies Against Child Abuse and numerous individual his ute, an XY 4WD into a car show and won. He decided forced to be postponed in October due to predicted sever this year’s show is the causes as well. to make it his “show ute” and along with some mates, they weather, the annual show and shine is will now be held major prize on offer from Super Cheap Auto of a The event is proudly supported by Supercheap Auto, came up with the idea of the Ford Car Club. on Sunday February 11th at the Casino Show grounds on This is the major prize Super Cheap Shannon’s Insurance, the through the Summerland Way due to the Casino Ruby grounds not Jack values at over $650 Auto will be giving to a vehicle on Despite its name, the club is open to car enthusiasts of that will be awarded to events funding scheme, Easton’s Mechanical, Kibbles being unavailable at this time of the year. display of their choosing Bakery, Brown and Hurley, Glen Schneider Plumbing, all sorts – including Holden’s, and is a great place to get a vehicle chosen by a together and discuss cars. In the first years the club would The gates will open from 6am for entrants and 9am for the Richmond Valley Tyres and many more local businesses. Super Cheap Auto Representative on the day. meet on once a month and it wasn’t long before the idea of public at a cost of $5 per person and children under 12 So for a fantastic family day you won’t forget, head on over a car show for Casino came up. The guys found they had free. There will also be over 40 other trophies on offer for categories include but are not limited to: Casino Show Grounds on Sunday Feb 11th and take in the a passion for cars and were keen to run a car show for the The annual show was first hosted 8 years ago with 80 sights and sounds of this amazing auto show. It will be well local people and district. vehicles on display. Each year it has continued to grow worth it. Most impressive Ford Eight years on the Auto Show has made a name for itself. and this year the organisers are hoping to have more than Most impressive Holden For any further information or to book a market or trade All proceeds from the show goes straight into local charities. 200 vehicles on display for everyone to come along see. Most impressive Street Machine stall please contact: Anyone with an appreciation of amazing cars, bikes and Most impressive Hot Rod The club now meets every 3rd Sunday of the month utes will love the auto show. Most impressive Race Car Paul on 0448 324 647 between Casino and Lismore and has over 150 members Dee on 0419 982 082 that range from as close as Casino and Lismore and as far It’s a chance to get up close and personal, to see cars Most impressive Motorbike away as Murwillumbah and Coffs Harbour. If you’re a car ranging in age from vintage to modern. If you have an old Most impressive Vintage Veteran or email the Northern River Ford Owners Club at nrfoc@ enthusiast of any sort, you should pop along one Sunday classic vehicle or a modern master piece hiding in your and the always popular People’s Choice Award. livemail.com.au and check it out. garage, why not bring it along and show it off to people who Other highlights include a display the Casino Fire are genuinely interested. They’d love to see the beauty Brigade. hiding away in your shed. With the low entry fee of only $5 per adult and children The show offers something for everyone with markets, under 12 are free it is an affordable day out for the whole trade displays and raffles there is something for everyone family and the with money raised from the entry fee and Thank you to the Richmond Valley Council for their in the family to see and enjoy. raffle being donated to local charities you will also be support through the Events Funding Scheme

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18 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 19 Leyland P76 Aussieand Ford. It wasMotoring hoped that the weight advantage would feed through into superior fuel economy and extended tyre life. Nevertheless, the car was a full-size car in Australian terms, for which class leading boot/trunk capacity was claimed. Leyland P76 with 44 gallon drum in the boot.

Safety equipment preceded the forthcoming Australian Design Rules, and featured front discs as standard on all models, recessed door handles and full-length side intrusion reinforcements on all doors. In 1969, Leyland Australia was given the go-ahead to build a large car for Australia. At the time of the car's Transmissions for the car were all bought in from launch, it was reported that Leyland Australia had an Borg-Warner Australia who were already also supplying accumulated deficit equivalent to £8.6 million, and had transmissions to Ford and Chrysler. borrowed the same amount again in order to fund the development of the P76. The P76 was designed and built Notwithstanding the advertising slogan ("Anything but from scratch with a fund of only A$20m. This was also a average") the P76's engineering followed conventional decade of serious financial and operational challenges for lines. the parent company back in Britain. Commercial success for this car was therefore seen as crucial to the survival of It did offer a combination of features which were Leyland in Australia. advanced in this category in Australia at the time: rack and pinion steering, power-assisted disc brakes, MacPherson Launched in 1973, the P76 was nicknamed "the wedge", strut front suspension, front hinged bonnet, glued-in on account of its shape, with a large boot, able to easily windscreen and concealed windscreen wipers, as well hold a 44 gallon drum. Although station wagon and "Force as the familiar Australian-made Borg Warner gearboxes 7" coupé versions were designed, these never went into (including 3 speed column shift) and a live rear axle. mass production. Despite the V8 model winning Wheels magazine's Car It was intended to provide the company with a genuine of the Year for 1973, sales of the P76 were adversely rival to large local models like the Ford Falcon, the Holden affected by a variety of issues: component manufacturers' Kingswood, and the Chrysler Valiant. But, due to the first strikes limiting parts availability, production problems at real fuel crisis and demand far exceeding the supply, Leyland Australia's plant in Zetland all restricted supply of Leyland rushed the assembly process with the first of the the car; the release of P76 coincided with the first Oil P76s to come off the assembly line, resulting in poor build Crisis, when fuel prices increased dramatically. As a quality and some reliability issues. The combination of the result, demand for all larger cars subsided. rushed assembly, fuel crisis and strikes at the component manufacturers' factories, resulted in the Leyland P76 Hence, notwithstanding generally favourable press and being labelled a lemon, despite receiving the Wheels public reaction to the car, sales did not reach Car of the Year in 1973. By 1974, sales of the P76 had expectations. slumped and BMC decided to end the production of the P76. Although the P76 has been labelled a lemon in British Leyland announced plans to sell P76 in the UK. Australian motoring history, it has become an iconic However, production ceased before these plans could Aussie car and has a loyal following. come to fruition.

Naming the P76 Manufacturer Leyland Australia The name of the P76 derived from the car's codename Production 1973–1975 while in development (Project 76). The official line was 18,007 produced that the P76 was an original Australian designed and built Engine 2.6 L E-Series I6 (Australia only) Large Family Car, with no overseas counterpart and that 4.4 L Rover V8 P76 stood for "Project 1976".

Design & Engineering At the time P76 production ceased, Leyland was The shape was penned by Giovanni Michelotti. The developing a V6 version to replace the E6 variant. The V6 entry-level P76 featured an enlarged 2623 cc version of was derived from the 4.4-litre P76 V8, with the two rear the 6-cylinder engine from the smaller Austin Kimberley cylinders chopped off. and Austin Tasman. The top-of-the-line aluminium alloy 4416 cc V8 unit was unique to the P76, and was a derivative of the ex-Buick V8 that was powering the Rover 3500.

Leyland Australia cited a weight advantage approaching 500 lb (230 kg) for the P76, most of whichwas attributed to the lighter weight of the aluminium engine block when compared to the cast iron blocks (with Ford Falcon (XA) bigger displacements) of the V8s from Chrysler, Holden coming up in the next edition of Heartland Magazine

20 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au joined NSW leaders in Sydney to celebrate the Centenary. Australia Day History What had begun as a NSW anniversary was becoming an Australian one. The day was known as Anniversary or The marking of 26 January is an important date in Foundation Day. Australia’s history and has changed over time: starting as a celebration for emancipated convicts and evolving The 1900s into what is now a celebration of Australia that reflects the 1901 nation’s diverse people. The Australian colonies federated to form the The date has long been a difficult symbol for Commonwealth of Australia. The Union Jack continued as many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the national flag, taking precedence over the Australian red who see it as a day of sorrow and mourning. and blue shipping ensigns gazetted in 1903. Melbourne was the interim federal capital. The Australian Capital Territory Before 1770 was created out of New South Wales in 1908, the federal capital named Canberra in 1913, and the Parliament House Aboriginal peoples had been living for more than 60 000 opened there in 1927. years on the continent we now know as Australia. At least 1600 generations of these peoples had lived and died here. 1930 Europeans from the thirteenth century became interested The Australian Natives' Association in Victoria began in details from Asia about this land to the south. From the a campaign to have 26 January celebrated throughout sixteenth century European cartographers and navigators Australia as Australia Day on a Monday, making a long gave the continent various names, including Terra Australis weekend. The Victorian government agreed with the (Southern Land) and New Holland. proposal in 1931, the other states and territories following by 1935. 1770 1938 Captain James Cook raised the Union Jack on what is now called Possession Island on 22 August to claim the eastern While state premiers celebrated the Sesquicentenary half of the continent as New South Wales for Great Britain. together in Sydney, Aboriginal leaders met there for a Day of Mourning to protest at their mistreatment by white 1778 Australians and to seek full citizen rights. Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet of 1946 eleven convict ships from Great Britain, and the first The Australian Natives’ Association prompted the formation Governor of New South Wales, arrived at Sydney Cove in Melbourne of an Australia Day Celebrations Committee on 26 January and raised the Union Jack to signal the (later known as the Australia Day Council) to educate beginning of the colony. the public about the significance of Australia Day. Similar The 1880s bodies emerged in the other states, which in rotation, acted as the Federal Australia Day Council. 1804 1948 Early almanacs and calendars and the Sydney Gazette began referring to 26 January as First Landing Day or The Nationality and Citizenship Act created a symbolic Foundation Day. In Sydney, celebratory drinking, and later Australian citizenship. Australians remained British anniversary dinners became customary, especially among subjects. emancipists. 1818 Governor Macquarie acknowledged the day officially as a public holiday on the thirtieth anniversary. The previous year he accepted the recommendation of Captain Matthew Flinders, circumnavigator of the continent, that it be called Australia. 1838 Proclamation of an annual public holiday for 26 January marked the Jubilee of the British occupation of New South Wales. This was the second year of the anniversary’s celebratory Sydney Regatta. 1871 The Australian Natives’ Association, formed as a friendly society to provide medical, sickness and funeral benefits to the native-born of European descent, became a keen advocate from the 1880s of federation of the Australian colonies within the British Empire, and of a national holiday on 26 January. 1888 Representatives from Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and New Zealand

www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 23 1954 Present Day The Australian blue ensign was designated the Australian Australia Day is an established and significant day in national flag and given precedence over the Union Jack. the national calendar with 4 in 5 Australians seeing it as The Australian red ensign was retained as the commercial ‘more than a day off’ and over 16,000 people choosing it to shipping ensign. become new citizens each year. 1979 The Commonwealth government established a National Australia Day, 26 January, is the day to reflect on what Australia Day Committee in Canberra to make future it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary celebrations ‘truly national and Australia-wide’. It took over Australia and to acknowledge our history. the coordinating role of the Federal Australia Day Council. On Australia Day we celebrate all the things we love about In 1984 it became the National Australia Day Council, Australia: land, sense of fair go, lifestyle, democracy, the based in Sydney, with a stronger emphasis on sponsorship. freedoms we enjoy but particularly our people. Incorporation as a public company followed in 1990. 1984 The Jennings Pub Australia Day is about acknowledging and celebrating Australians ceased to be British subjects. Advance Australia the contribution that every Australian makes to our Driving south from Queensland via the New England the Jennings Hotel is the first NSW pub that you will find just 50 meters Fair replaced God Save the Queen as the national anthem. contemporary and dynamic nation. From our Aboriginal over the border, in the village of Jennings. The village is part of the and is named after the first Roman 1988 and Torres Strait Islander people - who have been here for Catholic Premier of NSW Sir Patrick Jennings. The pub was built in 1922, by Anthony Hoskins. Anthony transferred the more than 65,000 years - to those who have lived here for licence from Wilson Downfall, when that pub there was burnt down. Sydney continued to be the centre of Australia Day generations, to those who have come from all corners of spectacle and ceremony. The states and territories agreed There have been many owners, Leasees over the years, to name, but rumour has it that the daughter of the original owner the globe to call our country home. to celebrate Australia Day in 1988 on 26 January, rather (who was in 2009 celebrated her 100th birthday came to visit her family’s pub (assisted by her nurse). than with a long weekend. Aborigines renamed Australia The marking of 26 January is an important date in For her everything had been changed, but she stood behind the bar, pulled a beer, that was perfect, Day, ‘Invasion Day’. The Bondi Pavilion protest concert Australia's history and has changed over time: starting as then promptly sat down and drank it, (like a good publican’s daughter). The current owner Lynne foreshadowed the Survival Day Concerts from 1992. a celebration for emancipated convicts and evolving into Schenck and sister Anne Slattery were publican’s daughters, they arrived in early 2007 looking for a what is now a celebration of Australia that reflects the pub to buy. 1994 nation's diverse people. Their parents had been publicans throughout NSW and had retired to a small farm Celebrating Australia Day on 26 January became outside Lismore. The girls would meet up at their parent’s farm from time to time established. and talk about owning a pub. They were in their 60s when they finally made the decision to buy one. The Jennings Pub caught their eye. The Hotel Broker whom they contacted thought they were TOO OLD to run a pub and so leased the pub to a younger couple with two children. It was a short time later, that the broker contacted the girls again, the Jennings pub was again available. The Girls were there in the waiting and the rest is history. Lynne with her sister Anne started first as Leasees and then after 3 years, Lynne purchased the Freehold in 2010. There are a wealth of stories, short and tall tales, surrounding the pub and its history in the village of Jennings. Stories told of the rivalry between the Wallangarra pub’s supporters on the New England Hwy North of Tenterfield (Queensland Side) and the Jennings supporters were famous, especially during the passion and hype of the “State of Origin” games. Funnily enough the Blues supporters were all camped in Wallangarra Qld. with the Maroons in the Jennings drinking the famous XXXX beer, never the two shall meet! Unfortunately, the Wallangarra pub closed two years ago and now the twin towns (villages) have just the one pub, The Jennings. The “Old Girls” as their patrons have called them have run the pub with gusto making sure it maintained that charming country aspect. The original bricks made on site built the building, the original rose bushes are still out the front and the Cod Fish trophies support still adorn the main bar. The Jennings has held many a fund raiser with Lynne and Anne’s support but sadly now Anne has retired and is living in a local Nursing home. Lynne has worked hard to maintain the charm of old. Every now and then “Copperhead Road” or “Flame Trees” blast from the jukebox. The Jennings pub stands proudly to keep its reputation as a quintessential Australian pub but also one of NSW’s oldest pub at 96 years old. Lynne offers basic rooms at $50.00 per night for accommodation as well as a great menu for breakfast, lunch and Dinner. The pub has a great yard around the back where caravans, RVs and campers to come to stay. To find the Jennings Pub – look for Border Street which is half in Queensland and half in NSW or look for the name on the roof – JENNINGS HOTEL.

Jennings Hotel Pty Ltd 26 Duke St, Jennings NSW 2372 Ph: (07) 4684 3237 E: [email protected]

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24 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Call 1300 679 787 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 25 Grandpa tell me about the good old days Tell me 'bout the good old days Sometimes it feels like This world's gone crazy Thomas "Tom T." Hall (born May 25, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, Grandpa, take me back to yesterday 1936 in Olive Hill, Kentucky) is an and Bobby Bare. American country music songwriter, Where the line between right and wrong One of his earliest successful songwriting ventures, "Harper singer, instrumentalist, novelist, and Didn't seem so hazy Valley PTA," recorded in 1968 by Jeannie C. Riley, hit No. 1 short-story writer. He has written 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Country Music Chart No. 1 hit songs, with 26 more that a week apart, sold over six million copies, and won both a reached the Top 10, including the No. Did lovers really fall in love to stay Grammy Award and CMA Award. Stand beside each other come what may 1 international pop crossover smash Was a promise really something people kept "Harper Valley PTA" and the hit "I Love", The song would go on to inspire a motion picture and television Not just something they would say which reached No. 12 on the Billboard program of the same name. Hall himself has recorded this Did families really bow their heads to pray Hot 100. He became known to fans as "The Storyteller," song, on his album The Definitive Collection (as track No. 23). thanks to his storytelling skills in his songwriting. Did daddies really never go away Hall's recording career took off after Riley's rendition of the Was the sky bluer than it is today song, releasing a number of hits from the late 1960s through Oh Grandpa Early life and career the early 80s. Some of Hall's biggest hits include "A Week in a Tell me 'bout the good old days Country Jail," "(Old Dogs, Children and) Watermelon Wine," "I Hall was born in 1936. As a teenager, he organized a band Love," "Country Is," "The Year Clayton Delaney Died," "I Like called the Kentucky Travelers that performed before movies for Beer," "Faster Horses (the Cowboy and the Poet)", and many a traveling theater. During a stint in the Army, Hall performed Grandpa others. over the Armed Forces Radio Network and wrote comic songs Everything is changing fast about Army experiences. His early career included being a He is also noted for his children-oriented songs, including We call it progress radio announcer at WRON, a local radio station in Ronceverte, "Sneaky Snake" and "I Care," the latter of which hit No. 1 on But I just don't know West Virginia. Hall was also an announcer at WSPZ, which the country charts in 1975. In 1979, Hall appeared on the PBS And Grandpa, let's wander back into the past later became WVRC Radio in Spencer, West Virginia, in the music program Austin City Limits during Season 4. And paint me a picture of long ago 1960s. Hall won the Grammy Award for Best Album Notes in 1973 Hall's big songwriting break came in 1963, when country for the notes he wrote for his album Tom T. Hall's Greatest singer Jimmy C. Newman recorded his song, "DJ For a Day." Hits. He was nominated for, but did not win, the same award Tell me 'bout the good old days Soon, Hall moved to Nashville, arriving in 1964 with $46 and in 1976 for his album Greatest Hits Volume 2. He has been a a guitar; within months he had songs climbing the charts. Hall member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1971. has been nicknamed "The Storyteller," and he has written songs for dozens of country stars, including Johnny Cash,

26 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 27 Tom Jones Sir Thomas John Woodward[1] OBE (born 7 June 1940), also audience, such as the big country hit "Green, Green Grass of Do you remember? known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. Home". The strategy worked, and Jones returned to the top of the charts in the UK and began hitting the Top 40 again in the His career has spanned six decades, from his emergence US. For the remainder of the decade, he scored a string of hits as a vocalist in the mid-1960s with a string of top hits, regular on both sides of the Atlantic, including "I'll Never Fall in Love touring, appearances in Las Vegas (1967–2011), and career Again", "I'm Coming Home", and "Delilah" which all reached No. comebacks—to coaching on The Voice UK from 2012 (with the 2 in the UK chart. exception of 2016). Jones's powerful voice has been described as a "full-throated, robust baritone". The 21st Century His performing range has included pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, United States President Bill Clinton country, dance, soul and gospel. In 2008, the New York Times invited Jones to perform on called Jones a musical "shape shifter", who could "slide New Year's Eve at the 2000 from soulful rasp to pop croon, with a voice as husky as millennium celebrations it was pretty". Jones has sold over 100 million records in Washington, D.C. with thirty-six Top 40 hits in the United Kingdom and Throughout 2000 Jones nineteen in the United States, including "It's Not garnered a number of Unusual", "What's New Pussycat", "Delilah", honours for his work "Green, Green Grass of Home", "She's a Lady", including a BRIT Award "Kiss", and "Sex Bomb". for Best British Male. [43] He was also hired He began singing at an early age: He would as the new voice of regularly sing at family gatherings, weddings Australia's National and in his school choir. Jones did not like school Rugby League, singing Contents of old medicine cabinets, what do you remember? or sports, but gained confidence through his in an advertisement to singing talent. At 12 he was diagnosed with market the 2000 season. tuberculosis. Many years later he said: "I spent Mercurochrome two years in bed recovering. It was the worst In 2002 Jones released the Most folks under the age of 30 have never heard of this topical antiseptic. But many of us Boomers begged mum to daub time of my life." During convalescence he could album Mr. Jones, which was our cuts and scrapes with the relatively painless Mercurochrome in lieu of that nasty stinging Iodine. Sure it stained your do little else but listen to music and draw. produced by Wyclef Jean. The album and the first single, "Tom flesh pinkish-red, but you could probably wear that temporarily as a battle scar. Rise to Fame Jones International", were top 40 hits in the UK. Iodine Jones's voice has been described as a "full- Iodine burned like fire when applied to an open wound; this was mainly because the tincture sold for home use had an throated, robust baritone". He became the frontman Jones received the Brit Award for alcohol base. Many doctors today use a water-based iodine as an antiseptic, as it has one of the broadest germ-killing in 1963 for Tommy Scott and the Senators, a Welsh Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2003.The following year, he teamed up with spectrums. beat group. They soon gained a local following and reputation in South Wales. In 1964, the group pianist Jools Holland and released Tom Jones Mercury Thermometer recorded several solo tracks with producer Joe Meek, & Jools Holland, a roots rock 'n' roll album. It who took them to various labels, but they had little peaked at No. 5 in the UK. Before those convenient in-your-ear digital thermometers hit the market, we had to struggle to keep these heavy glass success. Later that year, Decca producer Peter Sullivan On 28 May 2005, in celebration of his approaching models under our tongues long enough for the mercury filling to register whether or not we were sick enough to stay home saw Tommy Scott and the Senators performing in a club and from school. 65th birthday, Jones returned to his homeland to perform directed them to manager Phil Solomon, but the partnership a concert in Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd before a was short-lived. Bex crowd of about 20,000. This was his first performance in The group continued to play gigs at dance halls and working men's Pontypridd since 1964.That same year the BBC reported that The expression "A cup of tea, a Bex, and a good lie down" had gained currency through much of Australia in the post-World clubs in South Wales. One night at the Top Hat in Cwmtillery, Jones was Wales's wealthiest entertainer, having amassed a War II period when aspirin became readily available. McKellar's play reinforced the phrase "and the title quickly became Wales, Jones was spotted by Gordon Mills, a London-based fortune of £175 million. Jones collaborated with Australian pop a common Australian saying". It was often used in the pejorative and abbreviated form "go and take a Bex" to indicate to manager who also originally hailed from South Wales. Mills singer John Farnham in 2005 and released the live album John an over enthusiastic person that they should take a more relaxed attitude to the subject being discussed, or to soothe a became Jones's manager and took the young singer to London, Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert. The following year frazzled housewife. and also renamed him Tom Jones, to exploit the popularity of the Jones worked with Chicane and released the dance track "Stoned Academy Award-winning 1963 film. in Love", which went to No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Eventually, Mills got Jones a recording contract with Decca. Jones, who was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British His first single, "Chills and Fever", was released in late 1964. It Empire (OBE) in 1999, was knighted by Elizabeth II in 2006 at did not chart, but the follow-up, "It's Not Unusual", became an Buckingham Palace for his services to music. After receiving international hit after offshore pirate radio station Radio Caroline a knighthood Jones stated: "When you first come into show promoted it. business and get a hit record, it is the start of something. As time goes by it just gets better. This is the best thing I have had. It's a The following year was the most prominent of Jones's career, wonderful feeling, a heady feeling." making him one of the most popular vocalists of the British Invasion. In early 1965, "It's Not Unusual" reached No. 1 in the Personal Life United Kingdom and the top ten in the United States. During Jones was married to Linda (born 1941 as Melinda Rose 1965, Mills secured a number of film themes for Jones to record, Trenchard) from 2 March 1957 until her death on 10 April 2016 including the themes for the film What's New Pussycat? (written despite his many well-publicised infidelities. The couple had one by Burt Bacharach and Hal David) and for the James Bond son, Mark Woodward (born 1957). film Thunderball. Jones was also awarded the Jones has stated that he had sex with up to 250 groupies Grammy Award for Best New Artist for 1966. a year at the height of his fame. In Hollywood, Jones met Elvis Presley for His philandering once led Linda the first time who he recalls singing his to physically assault him. After song as he walked towards him on set. reading about one infidelity in a In 1966, Jones's popularity began newspaper, she punched and to slip somewhat, causing Mills to kicked Jones, but he did not fight reshape the singer's image into that back; "I took it", he said. of a crooner. Jones also began to sing material that appealed to a wider

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32 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au A word from the Mayor Chris Gulaptis Cr Peter Petty - Tenterfield Mayor Rod McKee Australia Day is a great reminder Happy 2018 to all Heartland Magazine As Mayor of Tenterfield Shire ADJUST YOUR STEERING WHEEL to celebrate the many varied and readers and congratulations to the Council I am honoured to be valuable contributions people people at the company for surviving and asked to write this Mayoral make every day. thriving in their first year of operation. Message. We are meant to face challenges in life so that we can As a former small business operator, I Whether we’re volunteering at Tenterfield Shire Council take them head on and feel a sense of accomplishment know what a challenge this is. a local community club, fund covers an area of 7,300 square when we win. Everyone that has ever been successful in raising, implementing new ideas, Governments often boast about creating km with a population of 7,000 life has learned how to overcome obstacles better than giving people a hand or cooking x number of jobs, and that is partially plus. It comprises the wonderful most. That is why they are successful. the family roast, they are all true. We can achieve this in three and unique village areas of contributions and a part of what ways. Firstly, we can hire extra police Torrington, Drake, Jennings, If you are someone who doesn’t like to get out of your makes this community great. officers, teachers and nurses, and the Liston, Legume and Urbenville comfort zone, that is fine. But you must accept the fact current NSW Liberals and Nationals which all form a huge part of that you most likely won’t ever achieve your dreams and It is, therefore, great to be able reach your goals. Now I don’t want to sound negative, but to again recognise just some of Government is certainly doing that. the fabric of our Shire area. The Tenterfield Local Government Area’s connection with I certainly don’t want to paint the picture that it’s going to the people who make a mark on Secondly, we can invest public funds in major infrastructure the North Coast starts on the and be easy because it’s not. To reach a goal will take time, our area through our Australia Day Awards. We have an projects which allow business to hire people, as we are doing everything east of this Range contributes to the north coast hard work, planning and a lot of sacrifice. amazing amount of volunteers in our Valley and people who with the multi-billion dollar Pacific Highway duplication, the water. are always willing to put in that little bit extra for the benefit construction of Australia’s largest gaol in Grafton and the It will also take a lot of adjustments. When you drive your of their communities and towns - so what better way to major upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange The Clarence River rises in our Shire at the famous and car, every 8km you will make 1000 adjustments of the acknowledge all of our valuable and passionate community in Casino. historic Rivertree area where the meeting of 3 waterways; steering wheel to stay on course. The same can be said members than through this national celebration. the , and Koreelah in life. If you don’t adjust your “steering wheel” to adapt to Thirdly, we can create an attractive investment environment Creek form the headwaters of this mighty River. your surroundings, challenges and obstacles that come The 2018 Richmond Valley Australia Day celebrations will for business, which is exactly why two major projects up in life, you will veer off course and you will never reach be held at the Broadwater Riley’s Hill Community Hall in with hundreds of jobs are coming to Casino this year: Tenterfield Shire is often referred to as the highlands of the your desired destination. Broadwater with a fun-filled program of activities for all the Southern Hemisphere’s largest medical cannabis North Coast! ages. Event organisers are working hard behind the scenes greenhouse and an eco friendly bio hub generating energy Tenterfield has 4 distinct seasons which attracts many This year has been a hard one for me, but also one of the to create a day which will not only show off all Broadwater from waste. has to offer, but the entire Richmond Valley. visitors to our Shire to also enjoy the many festivals and most rewarding. I have had many challenges that have But the real heroes in local job creation are local people events held throughout the year. Among these are The come my way that have made things harder than they Highlights include the official opening and Australia Day like the good folk at Heartland Magazine and so many Tenterfield Show which in 2018 will be held 8th, 9th and should have ever been. Did I feel like giving up at times? Awards ceremony, school performances, markets and food other budding Northern Rivers entrepreneurs who 10 of February and will incorporate the Australian National Yes of course. That is natural. But I didn’t. I persevered stalls, kids entertainment, face painting and much more! put their money where there mouth is and have a go. Chainsaw Racing Titles, The Oracles of the Bush, held and focused on my goals, making adjustments along the Make sure you follow the official Facebook page to stay up in April each year which is the only standalone poetry way. to date with everything in the lead up to and during 2018 Chris Gulaptis competition in Australia. The Bavarian Beerfest and Music Richmond Valley Australia Day, and enjoy your Australia Festival features an authentic and original German Band Am I super successful with millions in the bank? No. But Day celebrations. from Bavaria. This Festival is held bi-annually with the next what I am, is a man who didn’t give up, who fought along event being held in March 2019. The inaugural Peter Allen the way and who learned from mistakes that were made Robert Mustow Festival will be held in September 2018 to celebrate our and is on the way up. I learned from successful individuals local identity. Long Lunches featuring local produce and and I work with some of the best Coaches in the world so Jazz Lunches in the Bush also feature on the calendar. that I can be my best and to get the best from life. Tenterfield is still very strong in agriculture with beef and Council Ranger Life will try to beat you down and the naysayers will tell sheep comprising the main livestock for the area. Tourism you that you can’t do it. Don’t listen to them. Believe in is a growing market as visitors discover our rich history of yourself and work hard and who knows, you might just early settlement, wonderful scenery in the many National IT’S important to remember that responsible pet ownership We urge cat owners to keep their cats indoors at night. find success along the way. applies to all animals, including cats. This is to protect the wonderful native birds and animals Parks and our friendly Tablelands locals. which also call the Richmond Valley home. I take this opportunity to invite you to come and visit, say Responsible cat ownership includes proper housing, Rod McKey is Head Coach & Owner of G’day, and stay a while in our fine Region. feeding, control, care and breeding. Key things to keep in mind to be a responsible cat owner Training For Warriors Casino, a Gym in One of the most important things is are: Peter Petty the Industrial Estate to make sure your cat can be readily * make sure your cat is registered with identified with a collar, tag and microchip. Council Proper identification ensures your cat * make sure your cat is is returned to you as soon as identified with a collar, tag Casino Art Group Van Rijn Award possible and is not mistaken and microchip Congratulations to Tony Hennessy for recently winning the for being unowned. Cat * keep your cat indoors at Van Rijn Award at the Casino Art Group. Sharon and I were owners also need to be night honoured to be asked to be judges, the theme was 'friendship'. aware of the problems which * desex your cat as early as can occur if they are allowed possible and The art works were great and a very hard decision to make a to roam as they can cause * clean up after your pet. decision on which was to take out the Van Rijn Award. considerable damage to the environment. Tony won based on his canvas of a dog and his owner. To us a dog and his owner have a true friendship and loyalty to each other.

Congratulations Tony, well deserved and we look forward Heartland Magazine being a part of the Casino Art Group in the future.

34 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 35 with cream. Avoid driving tired and reach your destination Sunday Drive Back to the 1860s at Tatham As the first settlers moved into Tatham Roads & Maritime NSW Tatham back in the and there was no road at this time 1860 was booming. between Tatham and Coraki and When driving, always consider how tired you are - fatigue is one of the top three contributors to Australia's When first settlers Casino, so the farmers and settlers road toll. came to Tatham, had to use the river as its main source Ensure you have had enough sleep before your trip and share the driving wherever possible. When George Marsh aid of transport, then it was necessary to driving on Australian roads take advantage of the many 'rest areas' available, regardless of whether it's a “It was impossible provide some kind of crossing over the long-distance or short-distance trip. to describe the land . they had to cut their Easily locate rest areas and plan your rest breaks for your next journey by visiting A ferry was then constructed of pine way through every www.rms.nsw.gov.au track” There was and cedar chained together, a rope all kinds of timber was tied to the ferry and fastened to the trees on both sides, it was Cedar, Hardwood, pulled over the river by rope and by hand. Joseph Rathbourne Teak, Beech, Lilly constructed the ferry and operated it. A charge of a coin was paid Bangalow Pilly and Red Gum to be taken over the river. At the opening of the ferry a picnic day was held featuring High Jump, Sack races, Hop-Step-Jump and As you come into town from the west, past the palms outside the pub, Bangalow instantly charms. As there were no roads around in 1860 Mr Lebon established Egg and Spoon races. Verandahs, a single main street – a sleepy country classic you might think – but this is no ordinary the first sawmill at Tatham. The sailing ships loaded with cedar to Later a professional built ferry in 1908 was introduced and some bush town. Bangalow has sophisticated tastes, as a short stroll past the cafés, galleries and go to Yarra Banks in Melbourne and the timber was squared to therapists’ shops along the main street will confirm. prevent roll. of the ferry driver’s names were Harry Windsor, Archie Lamont, G. Schneider, John Birmingham, Tom Donovan, J. Watts and Gus One of the town’s minor treasures is the walking track that winds along the edge of Byron Timber was also sent done the river, poles tied together and De Lewin, This Ferry went until 1963 when finally, a bridge was Creek. Within a few paces you’re swallowed up in a forest of strangler vines and huge, floated to Coraki with the tide. The workers camped on topof built over the river. The ferry bell was given to West End School them and waited for the tide to change. George Marsh came up plus primary school. mottled trees that shut out the sunshine. Water monitors scuttle away from the path and from Yulgilbar Station with his father Tom Snr; Tom selected land into the brown creek alongside. A five-minute stroll will take you to a shady park with neat in 1870 at the junction of Deep Creek and the Richmond River The first house was built in 1878 garden beds and arbours covered with riotous greenery – the perfect spot for a picnic. and started to clear the land. George married Alice Nolan of lower by William Green who was a ship Things to do and see: Tatham; Alice was the daughter of M & A Nolan. builder at William Yabsley’s (who became the most successful ship + Admire the Federation-era facades along the main street. Tom Marsh Snr in 1870 selected 640 acres of land and built the builder on the Richmond River) Saw first hotel in Tatham, this was a huge asset for Tatham which and Shipping Mill at Coraki. + Amazing shopping for all tastes, from retail, homewares and antique furniture. helped open up industry and employment. The hotel was built + Dont forget the amazing Cafes and Restaurants. Sample Bangalow Coffee made from beans right where the Deep Creek flows into the Richmond River. He selected 173 acres of scrub land and built a 4 bedroom cottage grown in the surrounding hills. A post office was also built; Ellen Marsh looked after it until her on the banks of Deep Creek from death in 1908. Ellen’s niece plus others continued to run the post Red Cedar sawn off his own land. Timber was sawn in a pit office until it came back to Tom and finished by hand plain. The roof was shingles, property was Marsh Jn who managed it until fenced and divided into paddocks for his pigs, chicken runs and Murwillumbah his retirement. Tom’s son Eris and cow sheds. He had 9 children and it was noted these children Identified as being in the top ten of the most desirable places to live in Australia, based on natural Christine March ran the Post Office were reared in beautiful conditions. Tom Marshall Snr added beauty, property values, welcoming locals and good infrastructure, the picturesque township of until 1977 when it closed. more land to his property and built a two-story home in 1903. He Murwillumbah is located in the centre of the stunning Tweed Valley on the far north coast of New Going back until the 1880s the also built a slaughter house and butchers shop, he delivered meat South Wales, just 15 minutes from the pristine beaches of the Tweed Coast, 30 minutes south of around the district. village of Tatham grew on the south the Gold Coast and 40 minutes north of . side of the river. He built stables and bred up a fine team of horses for racing. He Watched over by the awe inspiring majesty of Mt.Warning, and surrounded by 5 World Heritage Tatham then consisted of a 2 Hotels, then constructed a race course in Tatham that was later the scene of many popular bridle races. National Parks, the countryside around Murwillumbah is a blend of rolling green hills and gently Blacksmith shop, sawmill, 2 general flowing rivers, punctuated with pockets of sugar cane, banana plantations, hobby farms and small stores, boot makers, 2 churches Church Hall and schools. The This beautiful home “Killarney” remains standing in perfect village communities. first hall was built only a few yards from the hotel and was known condition and is heritage listed. as a “Tin Hall”. The town itself has a lot to offer; From some of the best examples of Art Deco architecture to be The Catholic Church built in the late 1920s has been restored as Joseph Rathbourne built the second hotel close to the wharf (now a residence, still in perfect condition found anywhere in the country to the award winning Tweed River Art Gallery. Murwillumbah has the site of the Cement Bridge) in 1887. shopping for all manner of merchandise, dining for all tastes and has sporting facilities for all followings In the 1880s Mr Jefferies ran the General Store, he purchased eggs, chickens, vegetables from the farmers. Homemade bread As timber was one of the main and butter was made by local woman. industries at Tatham sometimes 80 bullock teams were seen unloading Mrs E. Green sold kerosene tins full of potatoes and corn for 1/6 timber at the Tatham mill, sometimes pence. sent to Coraki. Ocean Shores Ocean Shores has a long, open ocean beach and a world-class golf course. It has eleven flora and Timber, Broom Factor, Sugar cane, maize, cattle, pork and bacon, In later years , land was cleared for fauna reserves and is a bird-watcher's paradise. It's a bat-watcher's paradise too, as thousands of was the main industries keeping the town industries and jobs millet and remembering that these flying foxes (fruit bats) fly out each evening from their roosts in the nearby forests in search of food. secure. farmers only had a hoe to work the Dairy farmers used to send their milk to the creamery after they ground. built one in Tatham. Mr Wilson was in charge when it first opened By 1907 sugar cane ceased to be grown due to the large frosts The lookout overlooking the town, the hinterland and the coast is a lovely place to survey the scene, then Steve Carlton Snr took over, he lived in a home on the left that killed it. have a picnic and get your bearings. Cape Byron in the distance to the south is the Australian just before the deep creek bridge. Casino side. The cream off the top Dairying expanded also the cattle industry, roads and bridges mainland's most easterly point, while Mt Warning to the north-west is the area's highest point. of the milk using a hand separator were built. Bridges over Deep Creek and Spring Gully opened Mt Warning is the remains of the magma plug of an ancient volcano, and is at the centre of the and the skim milk was then given in 1933. southern hemisphere's largest erosion caldera, or volcanic depression. The caldera, the remnants back to the farmers so they could Photos from settlers families with thanks, story written by Elaine of which form the Border Ranges, Cape Byron and Julian Rocks, is over one thousand metres feed their pigs. The cream then deep and forty kilometres in diameter, bigger than the famous Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania. went by boat from Tatham to Coraki in the “Mabel” It used to go as far There's a shopping centre in town catering to most needs, with a supermarket, liquor store, gift up as Greenridge, by the the time it shops, pharmacy, medical centre and tavern. reached Coraki it was fully loaded

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BBQ Prawns Beetroot & Feta Salad Weekly Markets Every FIRST Saturday Murwillumbah Cottage Market: 8am-1pm Lismore Organic Market: INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS Every Tuesday, 7:30am–11am Every FIRST Sunday • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 medium beetroot Lismore Car Boot Market: 7:30am-2pm Murwillumbah Farmers Market: • 1 long red chilli, seeded and finely chopped • 50g baby spinach Every Wednesday, 7am–11am Every SECOND Saturday • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Byron Flea Market: 8am-1pm • 2 teaspoons lime juice • 75g feta, crumbled Nimbin Farmers Market: Woodburn Markets: 8am-3pm Every Wednesday, 3pm–6pm • Salt and cracked black pepper • 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly toasted Every SECOND Sunday • 750g raw king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact • 2 tablespoons orange juice Byron Farmers Market: The Channon Craft Market: 9am-3pm Every Thursday, 8am–11am • Lime wedges, to serve • 1 tablespoon olive oil Lennox Community Market: 8am-2pm Casino Golf Club Markets every second • Ready-made aioli or mayonnaise, to serve • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard Lismore Produce Market: month • Salt flakes, to season • Salt and pepper, to season Every Thursday, 3:30pm–7pm Select all ingredients Tabulam Live Music Jam Session Mullumbimby Farmers Market: Second Sunday of the Month METHOD Every Friday, 7am–11am Behind the Co-op. 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Step 1 METHOD Alstonville Farmers Market: Every THIRD Saturday Place the garlic, chilli, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper in a Step 1 Every Saturday, 8am–12pm large non-metallic bowl and whisk until well combined. Add Lismore Recycled Market: 9am-2pm Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Wash beetroot. the prawns and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate Mullumbimby Community Market: Pat dry. Wrap in foil. Place on a baking tray. Roast for 1 hour Bangalow Farmers Market: for 15 minutes. 7:30am-3pm or until tender. Cool for 15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare Every Saturday, 8am–11am Murwillumbah Cottage Market: 8am-1pm Step 2 remaining ingredients. earing gloves, peel and discard skin from beetroot. Cut beetroot into 2cm pieces. Heat a barbecue grill plate to high. Remove prawns from Blue Knob Farmers Market: Every THIRD Sunday marinade and thread onto metal or bamboo skewers (see Step 2 Every Saturday, 8.30am–12pm Ballina Market: 7am-1pm note). Lismore Car Boot Market: 7:30am-2pm Combine spinach, onion, feta, walnuts and beetroot in a Byron Bay Saturday Artisan Market: Step 3 bowl. Toss to combine. Murwillumbah Market: 8am–1pm Every Saturday, 4pm–9pm Uki Buttery Bazaar Market: 8am–2pm Grill prawn skewers for 2 minutes each side or until prawns Step 3 are cooked through and golden. Serve skewers with lime Place orange juice, oil and mustard in a screw-top jar. Kyogle Farmers & Crafts Market: wedges and ready-made aioli or mayonnaise, if desired. Every FOURTH Saturday Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine. Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Evans Head Riverside Market: 7:30am– Add to beetroot mixture. Toss to combine. Serve. 1:30pm Lismore Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 8am–11am Every FOURTH Sunday Bangalow Market: 9am–3pm Uki Produce Market: Casino Riverside Markets: 9am-2:30pm Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Kyogle Bazaar: 8am-2pm Nimbin Market: 8am–3pm Drake Hall Markets: Last Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm Every FIFTH Sunday Lennox Community Market: 8am–2pm Ballina Missingham Farmers Market: Nimbin Market: 8am–3pm Every Sunday, 6am–12pm

For more information, including locations, please visit our website If we have forgotten your community’s market, please contact us and let us know so we can include it in our next edition! All dates are correct at time of publication

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CWA Craft. The CWA and friends will meet in the Casino library at 9:00 am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. For further in information please contact Diane on 6663 3144 or Vivian on 6662 1838.

Casino Mini Rail Every Sunday 10am to 4pm Weather permitting

Casino VIEW Club holds a Luncheon Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Casino RSM Club at 11am. An interesting guest speaker follows the lunch and all women are welcome to come along while we raise funds to support The Smith Family educate disadvantaged Australian children. Acceptances and apologies are to be phoned to Barbara Flear on 66612530 before the Monday prior to the meeting.

Croquet Club Casino. The Casino Croquet Club meets twice a week; on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to about noon. They have two lawns available to play on at the Lennox St Club. Come along and play Casino Quota Club: with other friendly locals, they also play against other local clubs Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month. such as Lismore, Ballina and Alstonville. The club is looking for 6:30 pm for 7 pm start at the Baptist Church House Casino. more members at the moment. So go join in and play a few trial Enquiries to Lenore on 0414 918 167 or games for free. email: [email protected] For more information please contact Denise on 6662 6014 or Mary on 0422 892 466. Grow Group: Grow group is a Health Organisation and we run a small fun and Richmond River Beef Produces Association friendly support groups to overcome anxiety, Meet on the 2nd wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in depression and improve mental health. run seven groups in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Lyn on regions. for more detail call 1800 558 268 0427 293 455.

Lion's Club Casino: Lion's Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at RSM from 6:30- 7:00. For more detail ring Dick Beattie on 6662 1009. Old beliefs BEE If a bee enters your home, it's a sign that you will soon SPIDER Seeing a spider run down a web in the afternoon Square Dancing: have a visitor. If you kill the bee, you will have bad luck, or the means you'll take a trip. Square Dancing: a great way to meet new friends. Bright visitor will be unpleasant. NOSE If your nose itches, someone is coming to see toe-tapping music. It's fun and healthy too. Singles and BABY To predict the sex of a baby: Suspend a wedding band you. If it's the right nostril, the visitor will be a female, left nostril, couples welcome. Club dances Wednesday nights. held by a piece of thread over the palm of the pregnant girl. If the male. Contact Wilma on 6662 6647. ring swings in an oval or circular motion the baby will be a girl. If the ring swings in a straight line the baby will be a boy. OWL It is bad luck to see an owl in the sunlight. Casino Vision Impaired: Support group for anyone who is blind or vision impaired e.g. BIRTH Monday's child is fair of face; RED A red ribbon should be placed on a child who Macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. Meeting on the Tuesday's child is full of grace; has been sick to keep the illness from returning. first Monday of each month at the Baptist Church hall at 10:00. Wednesday's child is full of woe; PEPPER If you spill pepper you will have a serious Have an outing each month. Anyone can come who is there to Thursday's child has far to go; argument with your best friend. support their partners, carers or family. For more details ring Friday's child is loving and giving; Denise Green on 0448 014 682. Saturday's child works hard for a living. SCISSORS If you drop scissors, it means your lover is But the child that is born on the Sabbath day being unfaithful to you. The Casino Community Men's Shed: is fair and wise SHOES Do not place shoes upon a table, for this will The Casino Community Men's Shed is open Mondays to bring bad luck for the day, cause trouble with your mate and you Wednesdays, 8:30am to 2:00pm. Membership is open to males BUTTERFLY If the first butterfly you see in the year is white, might even lose your job as a result. and females. For more information contact us on phone No. 02 you will have good luck all year. 6662 6423 or email us on [email protected] or find us It's bad luck to leave shoes upside down. Three butterflies together mean good luck. on Facebook. TONGUE If you bite your tongue while eating, it is COMB To drop a comb while you are combing your because you have recently told a lie. Kyogle Sunshine Club: hair is a sign of a coming disappointment. Meets every Thursday at 9:30am. In the Supper Room. Come WATERMELON A watermelon will grow in your stomach if you A cricket in the house brings good luck. and enjoy a day of fun, morning tea and lunch. All CRICKET swallow a watermelon seed. welcome. For more detail contact 0499 824 274. FISH A fish should always be eaten from the head toward the tail. Casino Richmond River Country Music Club Social Day: come on down for some country music. Tea provided. Counter Dream of fish: someone you know is pregnant. meals also available. All singers and musician’s welcome! FOOT If the bottom of your right foot itches, you are 3rd Sunday of every month at the RSM, 11am. going to take a trip. Enquiries to Gloria New Ph 02 6662 2625 FORK To drop a fork means a man is coming to visit. CWA Meeting Dates: LIZARD To dream of a lizard is a sign that you have a CWA Meeting secret enemy. The CWA meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month

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