Dunoon and District Gazette Issue 171 February-March 2019

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IssueGazette No 171 February – March 2019 www. dunoongazette.com IN THIS ISSUE:

MACKILLOP GROUP HOME PROPOSAL p5

DUFC p7 WAR MEMORIAL pp14-17 END OF WWI p10

WIRES p11 CHURCH NEWS p18 & 19 ASTHMA INFO p21 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 1 Dunoon and District GAZETTE ADVERTISING RATES Gazette 1 issue 3 issues 6 issues (2 months) (6 months) (1 year) All editorial or advertising copy and A Small (30mm H x 60mm W) images to be emailed to $19.00 $51.00 $93.00 [email protected] or B Regular (70mm H x 60mm W) hard copy left at/posted to: $29.00 $75.00 $145.00 Dunoon Post Office, C Medium (100mm H x 60mm W) James St, Dunoon 2480 $38.00 $102.00 $185.00 marked Attention Gazette Editor.

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2 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR... small group of interested residents turned out for a Acommunity meeting at Dunoon Hall on 4 February to hear about the proposal for a therapeutic group home for adolescents, to be administered by MacKillop Family Services from a 62-acre property in the village. While many locals had already attended one of the three community consultations sessions held at the home during January, the hall meeting gave an extra opportunity for people to meet some of the MacKillop staff, have their questions answered and hear from local community services and police representatives. The transitional home will house up The community meeting about the proposed group home. to four young people aged 12-17 at a time, for a period of up to 13 weeks after being recently diagnosed with Late breaking news – an International each. Staff including counsellors and bowel cancer. The Dunoon Gazette Women’s Day event will be held at education consultants will be on site at would like to thank Bill for his many Dunoon Sports Club on 8 March. The all times, with two overnight staff on informative contributions over the Club will be honouring and celebrating duty who won’t sleep during their shift. years, which have given our readers our women with its very first Dunoon a great insight into the teachings and and District Woman of the Year Award. The Development Application history of the Baha’i faith. We wish There will be free entertainment, a for the home is currently before him all the best on his journey ahead. lovely menu and surprises. More Lismore Council – see the story details coming soon – keep an eye on on page 5 for further details. Apologies to Derek O’Callaghan the Club’s Facebook page for updates: of Hinterland Tree Services for the www.facebook.com/DunoonClub. In other news, it is with much sadness incorrect phone number in his ad Check out page 12 for other Club news, that we announce that our Baha’i News last issue – see correction on page including changes to opening hours. column will no longer be running, as 14, together with his new website contributor Bill Henderson has retired address and extra phone number. – Mez Fisher

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 3 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WILL OUR DECISION governments that enable this to happen. of NSW could produce significantly MAKERS DO WHAT’S BEST As a young person, I am extremely more electricity than is required concerned about this short sightedness. locally, resulting in more and longer FOR REGIONAL NSW? lasting jobs for the Shire than the egional NSW has been having A recent report found that jobs from Narrabri gas field would generate, and a tough time. If it’s not renewable energy investment in the affecting a much smaller area of land. drought, it’s floods, fires and North West of NSW are entirely R possible, not just a pipe dream. We know that fossil fuels are outdated, storms. These disasters are fueled by and causing far more harm than good. the fossil fuel industry. Coal and gas Narrabri is part of the New England companies hit communities while We are seeing benefits in the Northern Renewable Energy Precinct, set up by Rivers of renewable energy – with they’re down. They opportunistically the NSW Government in 2010 to attract jump in and offer a handful of jobs companies like Rainbow Power, Enova new investment. There are two current and Corem repowering our region. I and short term prosperity. This solar projects proposed. Imagine if this is not future proofing regional wonder then, will our decision makers was taken more seriously. It would do what is best for regional NSW by Australia, it’s putting communities, be a good step in the right direction farmland and water at risk. ruling out the Narrabri Gas Project for future generations, a reason to and cast their minds to jobs powered The Narrabri gas project is one example stay in rural and regional towns. by renewable energy innovation? of this kind of backwards thinking Harnessing solar in the North West by big mining corporations and Maddy Braddon (23), Lismore

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4 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE PROPOSAL FOR GROUP HOME BY MACKILLOP FAMILY SERVICES here has been much community discussion about Tthe proposal by MacKillop Family Services to run a therapeautic transitional care children’s home at 24 James St, Dunoon.

MacKillop ran three community consultation sessions in January to introduce MacKillop staff and provide further information about the organisation and the Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care Service (ITTC).

At the time of publication, a further community consultation was scheduled for 6pm on Monday 4 February 2019 at Dunoon Hall, with representatives from The 62-acre property at 24 James St being proposed as a group home. the institutions involved in the services, including the Department of Family and Should you wish to contact council Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC). The Community Services and the Police. to make enquiries regarding the Permanency Support Program has been application, please contact either by developed by the NSW Department Staff informed people at the email [email protected], of Family and Community Services community consultations that the phone 1300 87 83 87 during normal (FACS) to drive the change from home is currently funded for five office hours or in writing to PO ‘placement-based’ services in residential years, at $2 million annually. At the Box 23A, Lismore NSW 2480. All care to a child and family-centred service end of that time, if more funding is correspondence should be addressed system that focuses on individual needs. not forthcoming the house will no to the General Manager and quote the longer operate as an ITTC home. relevant application reference number. Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care (ITTC) will provide accommodation, Although the closing date for ABOUT THE INTENSIVE therapeutic care and assessment services the MacKillop development DA for up to four young people at any exhibition was 28 January 2019, THERAPEUTIC one time. MacKillop’s work with the Lismore City Council has advised TRANSITIONAL CARE young people in the home includes that submissions will be received and SERVICE (ITTC) developing and implementing case considered until the DA is approved, plans which incorporate therapeutic which could be up to six weeks. The following info is from the interventions with ongoing supports MacKillop website www.mackillop.org. See the DA proposal here: for the young person as they transition au/programs/intensive-therapeutic-care : to a more permanent home. This http://tracker.lismore.nsw.gov.au/ work will continue with each young Application/ApplicationDetails/ As part of the Out of Home Care reforms person for a period of up to 13 weeks, 005.2019.00000007.001/ in NSW, MacKillop will be delivering at which point they will transition the Permanency Support Program – to a more permanent home.

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 5

Keerrong Rd, The Channon / RURAL FIRE SERVICE NEWS WITH MIKE BERRY am sure I don’t have to tell Once alight fire will spread quickly anyone just how dry it has and will be difficult to contain, I been in recent months around particularly on a hot windy day. Under the Northern Rivers. Crispy lawns, no circumstances should anyone light a wilting plants and empty rainwater fire without first seeking the necessary tanks all tell the story of record low approval and if you see a fire report rainfall over December and January. it immediately by calling 000.

Somewhat surprisingly, despite In January there were a number of these very dry conditions coupled requests for RFS members to attend with high temperatures and windy out of area deployments. Ian Brayshaw days, there have been few callouts from Dunoon put up his hand to go to fires locally and to a lesser extent on two of these deployments – one across the wider North Coast area. to a large fire burning near Armidale and the other near Stanthorpe in A significant reason in limiting fire Queensland. These deployments activity was the introduction of Level 2 fire permits in are usually a five-day commitment and so Ian’s early January, meaning permits for new fires were only preparedness to go is very much appreciated by our available for urgent and essential agricultural activities. brigade and I am sure the wider community. Another factor was the lack of seasonal storms that MEMBER CHANGES often see new fires start from lightning strikes. It was with sadness that we farewelled our newest member Whilst we are all hoping for good rain to arrive soon Tarn Jungham who has just headed off to Canada for a until that happens we ask everyone to remain vigilant and one- or two-year working holiday. Although only with avoid any activity that could lead to a fire. Being so dry, us for a relatively short period, Tarn had already proven fires can easily start from a carelessly discarded cigarette, himself to be a valuable member of our brigade. Whilst using an angle grinder or welder or even just a spark we miss him we wish Tarn all the best for his overseas from hitting a rock whilst using your ride-on or tractor. adventure and look forward to his return in due course.

As Tarn departed we welcomed our newest member     Socialise Relax Connect Share Phoebe Cox, who has joined our brigade after moving to For all elders - we create opportunities for you the area from Sydney. Phoebe will undertake her Bushfire to socialise and connect with others Fighter (BF) course over two weekends in late February Monthly socials: morning tea & lunch and early March, after which she will be available to at The Channon, Koonorigan, Cawongla attend incidents as and when required. We extend a warm Plus bus outings, home visits and welcome to Phoebe and thank her for her commitment. support organising extra help you may need, including carer support We are always looking for new members so if that interests you please call Mike Berry on 0414 764360 or Nimbin: centre open for a sit down, a chat & a cuppa Mon-Fri 10am-2pm call down to the fire shed on any Wednesday night at 7pm.

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6 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE DUNOON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB alzer Park Dunoon will spring to life again as Dunoon United BFootball Club begin preparation and training for the 2019 winter season.

Players of all ages and abilities are invited to come and play for a community-focused club with a fantastic reputation. Dunoon United Football Club is one of only 16 clubs in Northern New South Wales Football to be accredited as a FFA Level 2 club.

We are also leaders in female football participation with more than 40% of our club being female players – and we would love this year to be the year our club has an even amount of female and male participants. DUFC is a leader in female football participation. This year we will again be providing midweek miniroos after its success last that will include skills and training We are always on the lookout for team year. This is open for players turning followed by social football games. coaches, volunteers and managers. 5 up to 7 years of age and is an hour- If you would like to find out more or long session on a weeknight with Juniors (aged 12-16) and miniroos nominate to coach please email the specific skills development followed by (8-11) will begin on Thursday 7 club at [email protected]. small-sided games. This is a fantastic February (4.30-5.30pm) and continue introduction to football and organised for three weeks. The canteen will Registrations are now open and can be sport and allows for weekend flexibility. be open during these times. completed online at www.playfootball. We will also have mixed and female- com.au/. For returning players this is only teams in a range of age groups The senior kick-around will begin a new online registration platform and from Under 9s through to seniors. Sunday 10 February starting at you will have to create a new account 4.30pm (to be confirmed) and – however, once your new account We will soon be hosting our will continue as required. is created it should automatically beginning of year kick-arounds transfer last year’s information. When you are selecting your ‘playing level’ please select ‘community’ from the drop-down options.

Payment can be done during this process, although there is a processing fee. You can avoid that by selecting the option to pay the club directly and making a bank transfer to the club account for the nominated amount (BSB 728 728/Account 25802706 – please use your FFA number as the reference). This is our preferred method of payment.

The active kids voucher can be used and you will need to retrieve your code from Services NSW and apply it during the application process.

We look forward to meeting you and seeing our existing players return. For more information please follow the club Facebook page – The Social 6s event expanded to 18 teams this season. https://www. facebook.com/DunoonUnitedFC/ DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 7 WHIAN WHIAN HALL WHIAN WHIAN HALL Invites community artists and aspiring artists in Tullera, Numulgi, Modanville, Woodlawn, Dunoon, Dorroughby and Whian Whian to participate in the ARTS EXHIBITION APRIL 2019 Arts Workshops will be held in Jan, Feb, March 2019 encouraging aspiring artists to find the art within. Contact Trevor Tuckey for more information Phone: 0417 119 142 E-mail: [email protected] Whian Whian Community are happy to announce we are the recipients of the Lismore City Council North East Community Panel seed funding grant monies for this project.The localities named above are part of the North East Area. If you live outside this area and would like to participate, please contact us.

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8 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE AUSTRALIA DAY GATHERING

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 9 REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR WITH CHARLES BETTERIDGE he photos reprinted here are the final photos my father, Richard TBetteridge, took after the Great War of 1916 to 1918 was over.

According to his records, my father and other Australian veterans were involved in some of the battles in Italy after ‘cleaning up’ after the fighting in France, when peace was declared to signal the final end of WWI for all those Australian and New Zealand soldiers who survived.

Together with other Australian soldiers who survived the slaughter against the German Imperial Army, my father was eventually shipped back to England via train from Taranto in Italy to Cherbourg in France in early Wearing life jackets on the Plassy. My father is on the left 1919, then back over to the United with his life jacket on. This is a training exercise only. Kingdom in preparation for their trip home to Sydney, Australia, on board the P&O steamship vessel S.S. Plassy. laying in between the railway tracks. Also covered in shwo is the Taranto These are just a few of the photos Camp where most of the Australians my father took using his old 1916 were housed at the time. The other Kodak fold-up camera using black- photos were taken on board the S.S. and-white 120 size Kodak film. Plassy – the ship that took many soldiers back to the United Kingdom. Looking at the photos taken in Italy in early 1919 it was obviously very There is certainly a lot of ‘unknown’ cold weather at the time as lots of history in amongst these few historical snow can be seen all around. In the photos. They are very historical photos Monte Carlo railway photo taken at the Monte Carlo railway indeed, for they can never be repeated. station, 1919. station, ice and snow can be seen – Charles Betteridge

View of Taranto Camp in Italy covereed in snow, 1919.

P&O ship S.S. Plassy that took The large Stern Gun mounted on the rear of the S.S. Plassy. many soldiers back to the UK.

10 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE WILDLIFE INFORMATION, RESCUE & EDUCATION SERVICE

TRAPPING THE TRAPPER hen we set a trap for a rat there is always Wthe possibility we might get more than that. Sadly for two pythons recently brought to WIRES, that was the case.

A member of the public was concerned about rats in his chook run and now back in the care of WIRES online). And if you do find an animal decided to set a number of traps one until it is ready to be released. A that has been injured by a trap, please evening. To his horror the next day he second snake, which suffered the call WIRES immediately on 66281898. found a lovely juvenile carpet python same fate, is still at Currumbin struggling to extricate itself from Wildlife Hospital and WIRES is If you are keen to make a difference two traps. He immediately released awaiting news of his/her condition. for the wildlife in our area, consider the poor snake, placed it in a bag joining WIRES. Now is a great time and called WIRES for assistance. Spring-type rat traps are an inhumane to join since their next workshop will way of controlling vermin. They be held in Lismore on February 23 and WIRES rescuer Rowan went to the are non-discriminatory, and various there is time beforehand to complete call but the snake had escaped the wildlife can be caught in them. Rat the online part of the course. For bag through a small hole and was poisons are also not recommended more information about how you can found in the garden outhouse. The as they also carry a risk of secondary join and contribute call 66281898. snake was given a preliminary check death to predators such as raptors, which revealed that the spine was kookaburras and reptiles that may An all-volunteer organisation, WIRES intact but that there was likely to be eat the poisoned rats or mice. relies heavily on the generosity some internal organ damage as well of caring people for support. All as an external wound and severe pain. Snakes, and particularly pythons, are donations $2 and over are tax Rowan took the snake home and our greatest natural rat traps and will deductible. Now is also a great time administered some oral pain relief happily rid us of these rodents silently to join WIRES and start learning to while waiting for another WIRES and free of charge. WIRES recommend be a wildlife rescuer. Our 24-hour volunteer, Martin, to transport the learning to coexist with these beautiful hotline is for all rescue, advice or snake to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. animals, and to be grateful for the membership calls in the Northern service they provide. If you do need to Rivers - call 6628 1898 or go Fortunately, this snake was given place traps for rats or mice, use live- to http://wiresnr.org/Helping. the all-clear at Currumbin and is traps (available at hardware stores and html to find out how you can help.

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 11 DUNOON & DISTRICT SPORTS & RECREATIONAL CLUB – www.dunoonclub.org.au

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOW DUE Hope you had a great holiday and a great start to the New Year. We would like to inform members that your membership will expire on 31 January and renewals are now due and payable. Our memberships are still only $11 and it ís a very important income towards our operating costs. You can pay at the bar or if you wish via direct deposit: Dunoon Sports Club – BSB 032-539/ Account No. 332881. Please ensure your membership number and name is filled in the reference box. THURSDAY POKER NIGHT We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support and looking Register at 6.30pm for play at 7pm forward to a great 2019. Entry $15. JACKPOT $600 – Jamie Dowling Club Manager

VALENTINE’S DAY 14 FEBRUARY @ 7PM SCOTT DAY-VEE

TABLE TENNIS COMING! Monday Card Night has been cancelled but we will soon be starting a trial on Monday night table tennis from about 6.30pm onwards.

Opening times for both the Club and The Deck Restaurant have changed – please see below for 2019 Trading Hours.

The Deck Restaurant Details are correct at time of printing Club Opening Hours Monday closed Tuesday closed To confirm details phone Monday 4–7pm Wednesday 6–8pm Dunoon Sports Club Thursday 5–9pm 6689 5444 Tuesday 4–7pm Friday 6–9pm Saturday 4–8pm or visit the website Wednesday 4–9pm Sunday 4–8pm www.dunoonclub.org.au Thursday 4–10pm Pluckers and Poets every second Sunday of the month and Information for members and their guests Friday 3–11pm weekend Seniors Soccer Games Saturday 3–9pm Weekly Specials; Kids’ Menu; Vegan; Vegetarian; Gluten Free unless busy We cater for functions, birthdays, corporate, high tea, weddings... any budget Sunday 4–8pm 6689 5444 Talk to Charlie or Jamie See you there!

12 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE DUNOON & DISTRICT SPORTS & RECREATIONAL CLUB – www.dunoonclub.org.au

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 13 DUNOON WAR MEMORIAL WITH DENIS MATTHEWS IN THEIR HONOUR... South Coast of NSW, but had clearly Windmill Hill overlooking Pozieres become part of the Dunoon community was disastrous, hence a massive intake t the time of writing, the in the few years he lived here. of reinforcements in preparation for the centenary is approaching of even more disastrous but successful Athe end of the First World The two Elliott brothers named on assault, on the night of 4 August. War, and I feel it appropriate that our memorial hailed from Numulgi. I focus my remarks on the war Of course, the third Elliott brother The Northern Star of Friday 16 April memorial in the village of Dunoon. Frank is not mentioned because our 1915, carried a detailed report on memorial names only those who lost page 2 of a send-off for Peter Gaffney At the time the memorial was finally their lives. But there were a host of at the home of his parents, attended erected in 1935, it was the subject of men who were honoured in Numulgi, by a crowd of 80 people. The ladies considerable dissension. The memorial many of whom lost their lives, some served supper a quarter of an hour was refurbished a few years ago thanks at Gallipoli, who are not named on before midnight. Then some speeches to the efforts of a small group of local the Dunoon memorial.1 There were were given and presentations made residents led by Pauline Maczkowiack. men from Dunoon who were severely before the party began again with Pauline successfully applied for funding wounded, many more than once dancing till dawn. It was reported from the relevant Commonwealth but the memorial records only the as the most enjoyable function ever body and that grant carried stringent names of men who died in service. held in a private home in Dunoon. conditions. The recent project was also a cause for some disagreement At the time the memorial was It is rather ironic that among the among the locals. Having submitted refurbished I was anxious to learn first articles from theStar that I a successful proposal, Pauline felt more about the men whose names stumbled on were the accounts of she could not make changes to suit were inscribed on that original two other farewells. The first was a the whims of other individuals. memorial and I discovered that it huge affair held in the Dunoon hall on Tuesday 3 August 1915. The I am at something of a loss to second was a much smaller occasion understand how it was decided which held in the tea rooms of Mr Jemmett, names would be added to the memorial Letters home reflect a three weeks later, on Wednesday 25 in Dunoon. There is little doubt that stoic attitude to hardship August 1915. We read that the second James Edgar James is part of the and danger at the front. function would have been held in Dunoon Story. The memorial stands in the hall had the weather been fine. James Street. But it seems that his son, The men being farewelled in the George, had moved away to develop his was no simple matter, even though own property in Queensland before he hall were A Dare, V Morton, G there is a wealth of information Dalley, A Missingham, H McLeod, enlisted. On the other hand, Fred Morris available from the Australian War had moved here from Moruya on the A Cochrane, W Rigney, R Tainsh, A Memorial (AWM) and also from Munro and A France. On the second The Northern Star, through Trove. occasion the men being farewelled were N and V Black and W Trehan. Newspaper reports gave information on casualties, but in the early stages they Letters home reflect a stoic attitude to told of young men being farewelled hardship and danger at the front. These as they prepared to travel to Enoggera are dismissed as being unimportant, (Brisbane) to begin recruit training. as is the capacity of the enemy forces When the recruits arrived at the to hold off assaults with deadly force. training camp they would have been The enemy is personified as Fritz. HINTERLAND TREE assigned to a drill battalion. Only SERVICES There is never any question about on completion of training were they these young men being at the front Tree Removals, Trimming, assigned to the battalion that was to do their duty. There is supreme Pruning, Deadwooding, to become the regiment to which confidence. Sometimes there is a report Tree Care they would likely have a sense of of meeting up with other men from belonging till the end of their days. Dunoon or else hearing about them. Call Derek O’Callaghan Phone: 0407 280 535 or Several of the Dunoon men were Listed here are the WWI names on 6688 2190 assigned to 25 Bn. My own the Dunoon War Memorial, not in father remained part of the 10th E-mail: [email protected] alphabetical order but in the order reinforcements of that battalion (10/25) in which they died. Two dates Fully insured until 2 Aug 1916. The first assault are given: date of embarkation in www.byronhinterlandtrees.com.au by 2 Div on the night of 31 July on Australia (if known); and of death. 14 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE DUNOON WAR MEMORIAL continued In Honour of Those Who speaking to Cpl George James when Paid the Supreme Sacrifice the shell exploded that caused his fatal injuries. The letter was prompted 2594A Black Nesbit William Thomas, by a copy of the Chinchilla News 2 9 Bn (- - -), 23 Jul 16, KIA age 21 left on the writer’s blankets. He 2578 Cochrane Arthur Raymond, 12 said that while he was reading the Bn, 21 Oct 17, 19 Aug 16, KIA age 35 newspaper some half dozen gum leaves fell out. He shouted out asking 4180 James George, 47 Bn, 3 Jan if anyone wanted a Queensland 16, 3 Jan 17, died of wounds age 38 gum leaf and he was swamped by 23112 Welch Edward Frederick, requests from about 30 men. 7 Field Artillery Bde, 11 May 16, 1 Feb 17, KIA age 22 Mrs J. G. Snow received the sad news 3 2128 Cameron Charles Edward, 25 that her brother, Private G. James Bn, 18 Sep 15, 6 Feb 17, KIA age 21 had died of wounds in France on January 3rd. The deceased soldier was 5828 Gaffney Michael, 20 Bn, 7 well known in Dunoon, his late parents, Oct 16, 09 Oct 17, Belgium age 23 Mr and Mrs J. E. James, being amongst 3359 Elliott William Samuel, 52 Bn, the earliest settlers there. A few years 24 Jan 17, 24 Apr 18, KIA age 34 Some of the Elliott Family ago Mr James decided to take up land 5824 Elliott John Henry, attending the centenary of the in Queensland, but at the call of duty he 25 Bn, 21 Oct 16, 11 Jun 18 Armistice service at Dunoon relinquished very promising prospects died of wounds, age 32 11 Nov 2018 — two Elliott and sailed on January 3rd, 1916, just brothers are listed among those twelve months before his death. Mr 4517 Florey Sydney Alfred, 49 Bn, who were killed in France. James was a man of very fine physique 23 Dec 16, 14 Jun 18, KIA age 25 and sterling upright character, his 2973 Munro Norman Edgar Private Black was in the E.S. and kindly generous nature endearing him Stuart, 30 Bn, 9 April, 19 A. Bank prior to his enlisting, and to all who knew him. He was 38 years Jun 18 cause ?, age 24 was for some time at Murwillumbah. of age and unmarried, and leaves four 4558 Riley William Michael, A memorial service is to be held in sisters (Mesdames G. Williams, J. G. 9 Bn, (- - -), 20 Jun 18, died St Matthew’s Church, Dunoon, on Snow, G. Beddoes, and Miss James) UK from illness age 32 Sunday next at 11 a.m. Pte. Victor and three brothers (Messrs. J., W., and F. James) to mourn their loss. 4841 Meskell John Thomas, 31 Bn, Black, brother of the deceased, Pte. 7 Feb 17, 20 July 18, died of wounds N. W. T. Black, has been reported Northern Star, 23 January 1917, p.2 wounded, and is supposed to be in 3835 Jarvis Albert Edward, 31 Bn, The Northern Star of Saturday 7 April hospital in England. He was also 19 Sep 16, 09 Aug 18, KIA age 29 1917 carried a report on page 2 of an official in the E.S.and A. Bank. a memorial service at St Matthew’s 227 Summers James Stanley, Northern Star, 17 August 1916, p.2 42 Bn, 5 Jun 16, 16 Aug 18, Anglican Church on the previous died of wounds age 24 While the AWM Roll of Honour lists Sunday morning to honour the memory of Gunner Edward Frederick 9 Bn, the place of death simply as France 4847 McKinnon Peter Sinclair, Welch, who was killed in action in 28 Mar 16, 23 Aug 18, KIA age 26 we can be reasonably confident that Nesbit Black died at Pozieres. It France on 1 February, and Lance 2972 Morris Frederick Francis, 30 seems his body was never recovered. Corporal CE Cameron, who was Bn, 9 Apr 16, 4 Sep 18, KIA age 37 killed in action on 6 February 1917 7813 Birke Henry Oscar, 15 Arthur Cochrane was killed on 19 in France. He was killed outright by 4 Bn, 31 Oct 17, 25 Sep 18, died August. Windmill Hill, beyond Pozieres, machine gun fire at Le Sars and he of accidental injuries age? was captured by 2 Div on 4–5 August was buried originally in a marked so it is reasonable to assume that grave near the point where he fell. Although news of casualties had 1Div had returned to the front and already begun, it was almost a that the front had moved towards Of the 17 men listed on the year from the date of that huge Mouquet Farm when Pte Cochrane memorial, Michael Gaffney was send-off till the first fatality. was killed. The Red Cross files the only one killed in Belgium. Word has been received that Pte. N. accessible through AWM confirm this. Rev. Monsignor McGuire conveyed W. T. Black, son of Mr W. Black, of The Northern Star published in full the sad news to Mr and Mrs P. Dunoon, has been killed in action a letter written by the man who was Gaffney that, their son, Pte. Michael in France, on the 23rd of July, last. continued next page DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 15 DUNOON WAR MEMORIAL continued Gaffney, has now been reported killed re-taking of Villers-Bretonneux M. Gaffney, Sidney Florey, in action, on 9th October, 1917. on April 24–25, 1918.6 He had previously been reported W. Elliot, and P. Elliot be kept missing. He was 23 years of age and Pte. J. Elliott, No. 5824 25th Battalion. fresh with reverent honors on the 7 had been in France eight months. He enlisted on May 13, 1916, sailed on book of national remembrance. October 22, and landed in England on Northern Star, 23 May 1918, p.2 July 11, 1917. Going over to France at There are several accounts in the Red Cross file on Norman Munro agreeing On Wednesday 28 August 1918, the the end of March he was wounded three times. He died of wounds June 11, 1918. that he was part of a raid near Corbin. Star carried on page 7 a very detailed His body was brought back to the account of a gathering at Numulgi As far as I can ascertain Sydney front line trench and buried next night to present special medals to returned Florey was the only married man on the right of the Morlancourt road, soldiers and to the mothers of fallen included in our list of fatalities. near the battalion HQ. The pioneers soldiers. There we read that: erected a cross with his name on it. Mrs SA Florey received word on Pte. Michael Gaffneydeceased, Friday night that her husband Pte S William Michael Riley died in enlisted at Lismore on April 29, A Florey has been killed in action. Hospital in the UK and is buried 1916. Entering camp at Liverpool Northern Star, 9 July 1918, p.2 in St Mary’s churchyard Harefield, he was subsequently transferred to Hillingdon. He was born in Bundaberg the Cootamundra camp. Sailing from On page 2 of The Northern Star of but his mother was living in Orion Sydney on December 4 he arrived in Monday of 12 August 1918, we read: Street, Lismore when she responded to England that month and remained in 5 the circular offering the information that training till January. He was then Though the weather was very the cause of his death was tuberculosis. sent to France, and took part in the unfavourable a large number of friends battles of Lagnicourt, Bullecourt, of Mr and Mrs W Munro and family, John Thomas Meskell was a and Passchendale. It was at the latter who have suffered so much through machine gunner in D Company of place that he was killed by a bomb. the war, and the friends of their son, 31 Battalion. Reports agree that he For six months he was reported as Private Norman Edgar Stuart Munro, was in a trench holding the line near missing, and finally as having been who offered up the supreme sacrifice Buire when a shell exploded near killed on October 9, 1917. He was in that he gave his life for his country him causing wounds from which he aged 23 years and nine months. and his friends on June 19th last died in the casualty clearing station. Northern Star, 28 August 1918, p.7 in France, assembled at St. Paul’s He was buried in a cemetery which Presbyterian Church, Dunoon, last his mates could not identify but is In that same article we read Sunday morning, when the Rev. David recorded as Vignacourt in Picardie. that Mr and Mrs Elliott heard J. McGregor held a memorial service. of the death of two sons: The church was packed to its fullest Fred Morris hailed from Moruya extent, and a number of people had where he had attended the convent The death of William Samuel Elliott school. He had been an assistant is described in a letter written by to remain outside, members of all the Protestant churches being present. storekeeper before he enlisted, and Chaplain DB Blockwood, Church of became batman to Lieut Wells. England, addressed to Mrs Elliott: In the same account we read: Henry Birke was a farmer before he He took part in one of the greatest ... the names of Norman Munro, enlisted and his father is listed as a actions of the war—in the farmer in Dunoon. It seems that he

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16 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE DUNOON WAR MEMORIAL continued died of accidental wounds and was point for the counter offensive buried in the cemetery at Saint Severs beginning in early August 1918. in Haute Normandie, but there is little detail to be found in the files. All we know of Summers is that he was buried in the Communal An impressive memorial service was cemetery at Daours in Picardie.8 held in St. Matthew’s Church, Dunoon, on Friday evening, 11 October, in The Northern Star, Friday 30 memory of four boys, Private Albert August 1918, reports on page 2: Edward Jarvis, John Meskell, Monsignor McGuire has conveyed Frederick Francis Morris, and Henry the sad news to Mr and Mrs R. Oscar Birke who were killed in action. Summers, Rosedale, Dunoon, that The church was suitably draped in their son, Lance-corporal James purple and black, with the Union DUDGEON & BERRY Stanley Summers has died of wounds Jack, white flowers and wreaths, and in France. Lance-corporal Summers INSURANCE CONSULTANTS a congregation of about 200 friends had been in the firing line 2½ years. and sympathisers of the families of the men, including many returned soldiers, The Northern Star of Wednesday 23 Conveniently located at assembled to pay a last tribute of respect October 1918, on page 7 reports: Shop 5/76 Woodlark Street, to the brave and faithful dead. The Lismore service was opened by the organist, Miss On Sunday morning, 6th inst, a (at the carpark end of the walkway next to Irene King, playing Chopin’s Funeral united Methodist and Presbyterian the ANZ bank) March, and the Dead March from Saul. memorial service was held in the Ask us about all your During the service the vicar, the Rev. Dunoon Hall, when a large number insurance needs including: Sidney Smith, B.D., addressed himself of friends of the McKinnon family • Business & Rural Packages • Liability • Home • Motor • CTP particularly to the mourners. The service gathered together to show their respect Marine• Term Life • Disability was concluded by ‘The Last Post’, being for and their gratitude to the memory • Trauma sounded by Mr F. Crowther, of Numulgi. of Private Peter Sinclair McKinnon, • Professional Indemnity Northern Star, 16 October 1918, p.5 who was killed in action on 23rd • Superannuation August, 1918, and whose body has • Workers Compensation I have yet to mention Peter McKinnon the honor of lying in a soldier’s grave 9 and James Stanley Summers in somewhere in far-off France. Phone: 6621 3000 detail but I have to confess that there Fax: 6621 7773 is precious little information on The information that we have on either in the official record. Neither the 17 men named on our memorial has a Red Cross file. In response to is quite patchy, but I think that we the Roll of Honour circular Peter owe it to them to read more into McKinnon’s mother, Alice, says their stories than simply the names SELF he was born in Wonoona and died carved into the cold marble. near Proyart, which was a launching – Denis Matthews PUBLISHED BOOKS ENDNOTES 6. Much of the ground gained in the July- August push of 1916 was lost to a German ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE INCLUDES: 1. While the Elliotts live in Numulgi, their spring offensive almost as far as Amiens • Initial consultation & preparation • Design & home in Gaden Road is approximately at and had to be retaken during 1918. production of the book cover and text section • Free the same level as Dunoon before Duncan scanning & insertion of all photographs/illustrations Road descends to the hamlet of Numulgi. 7. P Elliott refers to John Henry and it seems • Normal copy-editing, photo retouching & proofing • Standard indexing in non-fiction books • ISBN & that Sydney Alfred Florey was known as Sid National Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data 2. Even the comprehensive list held at the AWM in Canberra has some omissions and confusion. 8. I considered providing a map to show • Quality Printing the location of various places mentioned • Saddle Stitching, Perfect & Wiro Binding 3. There is little doubt that George but it is far more effective to search the • Environmentally Friendly Papers • Small & Large Print Runs James was a corporal. web for a particular placename. That usually results in an interactive map. 4. This village is very close to Pozieres on 201 Union Street Lismore 2480 the major road towards Bapaume. Visitors to 9. On 1 June 1917 the Star reported that Tel. 02 6621 5371 Pozieres can now find accommodation there. Mr McKinnon had received cable saying Fax. 02 6622 1296 that two of his sons had been wounded Lismore City Email. [email protected] 5. It would appear that Egypt was no and that he had three sons at the front. PRINTERY www.cityprint.com.au longer the destination of our troopships. DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 17 ST MATTHEW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWS WITH ’GINA MURRAY WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW’S, DUNOON n 3 February we shall begin our services Oagain, after the holidays, every Sunday morning at 10am in our beautiful Church.

In December we celebrated the forthcoming festive season with our Guild Christmas Dinner at the Dunoon Sports Club. We invited husbands and families as well as members from the other churches in Dunoon. About 30 people came and we had a very pleasant evening, with a lot of laughter and good fellowship as well as a good meal from the Dunoon Club Restaurant. Carols in the Church Christmas Tableau.

On 16 December our church was full Prayer will this year be hosted by the again when we had our annual Carols congregation of the Catholic Church in the Church. It was wonderful. of St Dymphna on Friday 1 March Thanks must go to all who took part at 7.30pm. This is an ecumenical in the Tableau. A big thank you to service held every year all over the Santa for coming along and handing world on the same date. The service out candy canes – he was a very this year has been prepared by the popular fellow. And THANK YOU World Day of Prayer Committee of all for coming – wasn’t it great?! Slovenia. The core of the theme is an invitation – ‘Come’ – to The forthcoming World Day of enable the response ‘Everything is ready – Come to praise, thank, and EUCHRE proclaim the kingdom of love’. I Note new time 7:00 pm look forward to seeing you there – everyone will be welcome and we ANGLICAN CHURCH shall have a good supper afterwards! UNDERCROFT Thursday evening at 7.00pm – Gina Murray, Anglican Women’s Santa was very popular. Call Charles 6628 2064 Guild of St Matthew’s, Dunoon

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18 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE ST DYMPHNA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NEWS WITH JENNIFER JULEFF aint Dymphna’s Catholic Church has welcomed Father Alex with Sopen arms. Arriving in Australia from Kenya he spent time in Ballina and now is in Saint Carthage’s in Lismore. We are totally blessed to have him in our lives – he has been venturing out to Dunoon each week to celebrate Mass in our local church.

Each week he has an interesting story that he puts in his homily, usually getting a giggle from the congregation. Learning about his community’s two- hour walk to Mass each week is real dedication to their Faith – we are so lucky to be able to walk five minutes or take a 10-15 minute drive to our local church each week.

All Souls Day is 2 November and we were fortunate enough to celebrate Mass at Dunoon cemetery early in December with Father Alex. A devoted congregation turned up. It is Father Alex from Kenya always gives a lively sermon so important to pray for the souls of our at St Dymphna’s Catholic Church in Dunoon. dearly departed.

When Father Alex isn’t out here with us we are doubly blessed to have Father Bing. He is always up-beat and eager to start our Sunday with a hymn with his big strong voice.

The Christmas Eve Vigil Mass was well attended. It is always good to see new faces and reconnect with others we haven’t seen for a while.

If at any time you would like to come join us we have our Mass at 8.30am Sunday morning and a cuppa and chat afterwards.

Come and say hello to Father Bing and Father Alex – all welcome! – Jennifer Juleff PIRLOS TYRE CENTRE From BIG earthmoving tyres to a small wheelbarrow- we do them all!

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 19 LOCAL INFO THE BAR IS OPEN AT Mobile Library Timetable MACADAMIA CASTLE 2 January to 29 June 2019 f artisan, certified-organic, paddock- WEEK 1 WEEK 2 STOP LOCATIONS MONDAY MONDAY BALLINA SHIRE 15 Tweed Heads FEDERAL Jan 14, ns BOGANGAR Jan 7, 21 Empire Vale 1 to-bottle, locally produced, 9am - 10am Feb 11, 25 9.45am - 11.30am Feb 4, 18 Teven - Tintenbar 2 Mar 11, 25 Mar 4, 18 Wardell 3 19 small-batch spirits are your thing, TEVEN/TINTENBAR Apr 8, ns BILAMBIL HEIGHTS Apr 1, 15, 29 Wollongbar 4 16 11.30am - 12.30pm May 6, 20 2.15pm - 4.00pm May 13, 27 TWEED SHIRE 18 Jun 3, 17 Jun ns, 24 I BYRON SHIRE 17 then Bar Macca is the place for you. TUESDAY TUESDAY Bangalow 5 Federal 6 OCEAN SHORES Jan ns, 15, 29 CLUNES Jan 8, 22 7 14 10.15am - 12noon Feb 12, 26 9am - 10am Feb 5, 19 Ocean Shores 7 Bar Macca has a menu featuring Mar 12, 26 DUNOON Mar 5, 19 Suffolk Park 8 SUFFOLK PARK Apr 9, 23 11.15am - 12.15pm Apr 2, 16, 30 11 6 BYRON 2pm - 4pm May 7, 21 MODANVILLE May 14, 28 LISMORE CITY 9 Byron Bay 13 5 SHIRE 8 spirits from Tintenbar Distillery Blakebrook 9 10 Jun 4, 18 2pm - 3.30pm Jun 11, 25 12 Clunes 10 WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Dunoon 11 2 and Husk Distillers, paired with LISMORE CITY 4 Lennox Head EMPIRE VALE Jan 2, 16, 30 TYALGUM Jan 9, 23 Goolmangar 12 Lismore 9.30am - 10.30am Feb 13, 27 11am - 12.15pm Feb 6, 20 Modanville 13 BALLINA mixers from Pyewacket Shrubs WARDELL Mar 13, 27 Mar 6, 20 Nimbin 14 SHIRE 3 Ballina 11.15am - 12.15pm Apr 10, 24 BURRINGBAR Apr 3, 17 1 and gourmet food plates designed WOLLONGBAR May 8, 22 2.30pm - 4pm May 1, 15, 29 TWEED SHIRE 2.15pm - 4pm Jun 5, 19 Jun 12, 26 Bilambil Heights 15 to match the drinks offering. THURSDAY THURSDAY Bogangar 16 Burringbar 17 BLAKEBROOK Jan 3, 17, 31 GOOLMANGAR Jan 10, 24 Pottsville 18 9.15am - 10am Feb 14, 28 9.15am - 10am Feb 7, 21 Tyalgum 19 Mar 14, 28 Mar 7, 21 NIMBIN Apr 11, ns NIMBIN Apr 4, 18 Tintenbar Distillery is a family farm 10.45am - 12.30pm May 9, 23 10.45am - 12.30pm May 2, 16, 30 affair, born out of a shared love of gin 1.30pm - 5pm Jun 6, 20 1.30pm - 5pm Jun 13, 27 and whiskey. Bar Macca serve both WEEKLY FRIDAY SATURDAY POTTSVILLE BANGALOW Old Greg’s Famous Potato Bazooka 9.45am - 12noon 9.30am - 11.30am 1pm - 3.30pm First Visit 5 January Vodka and Tuckombil Dry Gin. First Visit 4 January Richmond Tweed Regional Library *No Service (ns) dates are closures due to public holidays or vehicle maintenance. www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au Husk Distillers, producers of the now famous, colour-changing Ink Gin, is set on 150 acres of farmland in Tumbulgum. Ink Gin is flavoured with botanicals including the traditional FEBRUARY juniper berry, as well as locally- grown lemon myrtle leaf, coriander seed, Tasmanian pepper berry and sundried sweet orange peel.

“Our interest in establishing Bar Macca was to showcase local products, expand our restaurant offering and offer adult visitors to the Castle some delicious, distinctive delights,” said Tony Gilding, owner of the Macadamia Castle.

“Now with our liquor licence when holding events at the Castle we can offer an on-site bar and provide a wide variety of drinks to guests including these cocktails.”

Bar Macca is open 12pm-4.30pm daily. Tasting plates $20 or individual drinks $12.

Groups: If you are planning on bringing a group of 6+ you are welcome to contact the Macadamia Castle to let them know.

To arrange a visit contact Lorissa Barrett on events@macadamiacastle. com.au or 0409 028 153.

20 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE ASTHMA AUSTRALIA DOES EXTREME WEATHER TRIGGER YOUR ASTHMA? sthma Australia’s new campaign Breathe Better in AExtreme Weather is sharing how to keep asthma well controlled during severe weather like dust storms, can follow the 6-step asthma checklist: extreme weather events unfolding bush fires, heat waves and flooding. • Take your preventer medication across the nation it was essential every day, even when well. people took their asthma seriously. “Extreme weather events occur suddenly and increase exposure to a • Ensure you have an in-date reliever During the extreme weather season, range of asthma triggers including and keep this on hand. people can learn more about how to dust, pollen and smoke which • Follow your Asthma Action Plan or breathe better in extreme weather reduce air quality,” says Asthma go visit your doctor to get one. by visiting www.asthmaustralia. Australia CEO Michele Goldman. • Know the 4 steps of asthma first aid. org.au/extremeweather or contact the free 1800 ASTHMA Helpline • During weather events, stay indoors “Stay vigilant with your asthma (1800 278 462) for asthma support. with windows closed and avoid management and understand your exercise. triggers, follow your Asthma Action Plan and avoid exposure where • Keep up to date with weather possible,” Ms Goldman said. warnings and emergency advice in your area. To keep asthma well controlled people Ms Goldman said with diverse and

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GOOLMANGAR CATHOLIC CHURCH 2nd & 4th Sundays 9.30am DURING SCHOOL TERM: DEPARTS Dorroughby Hall 7:50am Dunoon Store 8:00 Modanville Store 8:10 COMMUNITY MARKETS Tullera Hall 8:16 TUESDAY Lismore Organic Market Minschull Cres. 8:21 Every Tuesday 7:30 – 11 am R.R High school 8:25 Lismore Showgrounds MOBILE LIBRARY Woodlark St 8:30 EVERY SATURDAY Lismore Farmers’ Market Lismore Square 8:32 Tuesday Week 2 Feb 5 & 19 8am Lismore Showgrounds Trinity interchange 8:35 Bay 10 Mar 5 & 19 Alstonville Farmers’ Market Michael Riddle Lismore Bus Terminal 8.56 April 2, 16 & 30 8am – 12 noon Bugden Lane Car Park Enquiries: May 14 & 28 1ST SATURDAY Lismore Makers Market DEPARTS Lismore Bus Terminal 3:30pm Phone 6625 5100 June 11 & 25 10am – 2pm Cnr Keen and Magellan Magellan St near Lismore Library 3:33 1ST SUNDAY Lismore Car Boot Trinity interchange 3:37 Bay 10 Clunes 9–10am School 8am – 2pm Lismore Square Carpark Dunoon 11:15am–12:15pm School Byron Bay Market DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: 2ND SUNDAY The Channon Craft Markets DEPARTS Dorroughby Hall 8:30am Modanville 2:00–3:30pm School http://thechannonmarket.org.au/ Dunoon Store 8:40 See full Jan-June 2019 timetable page 20. 3RD SATURDAY Mullumbimby Market Modanville Store 8:45 http://www.mullummarkets.com.au/ Tullera Hall 8:52 3RD SUNDAY Lismore Car Boot Minschull Cres 8:56 OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Uniting Church Bangalow Market Woodlark St 9:00 Dunoon Lodge 4TH SUNDAY 9am – 3pm 6689 5166 http://www.bangalowmarket.com.au/ Molesworth St 9.05 Gordon Starkey Nimbin Markets Lismore Bus Terminal 9:07 Northern Rivers 4th and 5th Sunday 8am – 4pm DEPARTS Lismore Bus Terminal 3:30pm Animal Shelter 6681 1860 Market coordinator 0458 506 000 Magellan St near Lismore Library 3.33 Robyn 22 February – March 2019 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LOCAL BUSINESS PHONE DIRECTORY SCHOOLS PRESCHOOLS Advertising Dunoon Gazette 0439 842 237 Aged Care & Respite Nimbin Aged Care & Respite 6689 1709 PLAYGROUPS

Bottle Shop Dunoon General Store 6689 5225 Dunoon Public School 6689 5208 Mary G’s 6622 2924 Modanville Public School 6628 2234 Bus Service Dunoon 6624 8734 Corndale Public School 6628 4305 The Channon Public School 6688 6236 Whian Whian 0421 566 460 Whian Whian Public School 6689 5240 Carpenter John Ferronato 0429 895 130 Dunoon Pre School 6689 5396 Childcare Northern Rivers Family Day Care 6621 6437 The Channon Children’s Centre 6688 6330 Pixie Hollow 0488 369 139 Dunoon After School/Vacation Care 6689 5930 Tullera/Modanville Playgroup 6689 5381 Doctor Dunoon General Practice, James St 6689 5811 Earthmoving Tom Thumb – Jeremy 0457 895 414 Excavators 6689 5414 Dugright – Michael 0412 230 982 Whitney Brothers Excavations 0403 721 876 Electrical Services Warren Lewis, Whian Whian 6689 5034 Fencing Contractor/ Andrew Shepherd 0431 095 583 Firewood

General Store Dunoon General Store 6689 5225 Quality Early Education for Children Holiday house Dianne Flynn (Port Macquarie) 0408 614 113 Aged 3 to 5

Insurance Dudgeon & Berry, 5/76 Woodlark St 6621 3000 Open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Half day enrolments welcome

Laundry Service Clean & Green Laundry, 50 Terania St 6622 1359 Playgroup on Fridays 9-30 to 11am Includes a music session - All welcome!! Nik Hyde 6689 5174 Plumber 0428 753 796 Barcoo Plumbing 0427 445 555 Byron Hinterland Plumbing 0413 163 968 Popcorn! www.corndalepopcorn.com.au 0456 882 743 Postal and Services Dunoon Post Office – Fiona 6689 5101 >>> Ph 66 895 396 >>> 84 James Street, Dunoon >>> [email protected] >>> www.dunoonpreschool.com Refrigeration Russell’s Refrigeration 6621 3992 Restaurant Dunoon Sports Club, Cowley Rd, 6689 5469 VOLUNTEERING Mary G’s, Cnr Woodlark/Keen St 6622 2924 I CAN DO THAT! Septic Tank Pumping Summerland Environmental 6687 2880 Want to meet new people? Learn new skills? Motion Mover 0428 813 310 Participate in your community? Sports Club Dunoon Sports Club 6689 5444 VOLUNTEERING IS FOR YOU! Takeaway Modanville Takeaway 6628 2005 Volunteering is fun, easy and accessible to everyone. Towing Service Bruno Zambelli, OL90247,Modanville 6628 2230 Be part of your community, make new friends, be appreciated and feel good about Lismore Tractor & Machinery Centre, 30 yourself. Tractor Repairs 6622 2842 Tweed St, Nth Lismore The Northern Rivers Community Gateway Volunteer Resource Centre is here to make Transport Northern Rivers Community Transport 6628 8806 volunteering easy. Call NRCG VRC 6621 7397 Travel Schirelle Domski Cruise1st Australia 8985 9462 Email [email protected]

Hinterland Tree Services 0407 280 535 or Tree Services 6688 2190 Tyres Pirlos, 30 Union St, Sth Lismore 6621 3561 Wired4 – Home Theatre Iain Thompson 0421 871 144

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE February – March 2019 23 DUNOON GENERAL STORE YOUR LOCAL STORE FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY SERVICE NEW! SANDWICHES AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER $4.50 EACH ORDER BY 10:30AM COFFEE & CAKE

HOT PIE & FRESH MEATS FROM COKE HUTLEY BROS.

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4 WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR & TIPPER ; HYDRAULIC POST DRIVER AND POST HOLE BORER CALL ANDREW 6688 6364, MOB: 0431 095 583

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Dr. Nathan Kesteven Surgery open Monday, Thursday and Fridays from 9am (subject to change) Check facebook page or phone for latest hours Phone: 6689 5811 Fax: 6689 5833 Bulk billing available

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