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VOLUME ONE NUMBER SIXTY-THREE AUGUST ’08 CIRCULATION 22,000 ALEXANDRIA BEACONSFIELD CHIPPENDALE DARLINGTON ERSKINEVILLE KINGS CROSS NEWTOWN PADDINGTON REDFERN SURRY HILLS WATERLOO WOOLLOOMOOLOO ZETLAND

The magic of a blacksmith Photo: Ali Blogg Future is bleak for blacksmiths at ATP

Nicholas McCallum A campaign has been launched to save agreements are history,” the CEO said. maintains that the workshop is operating operation in this historic workshop,” the self-funded Wrought Artworks which The proprietors and caretakers of the at the site without paying any rent, or the letter stated. Approval of the Redfern Waterloo is hailed by the Smithsonian Museum facilities, Guido Gouverneur and Wendie having any legal lease of bays one and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore Authority’s re-development in the in Washington DC for maintaining its McCaffley, have built-up their business two at the ATP. He stated that several has also expressed her concern over the Australian Technology Park and North collection and keeping alive the skills and maintained the Victorian blacksmith- attempts to resolve the issue had not impending eviction of the blacksmiths. Eveleigh will provide 1,260 new homes of a dying trade. Their work is highly ing equipment. They are now considered been successful and that legal advice She wrote to Planning Minister Frank for the South Sydney area, but already sought after for restorations of some of top of their shrinking field in greater was being sought. “The ATP needs to Sartor in June requesting his intervention it has forced some of the existing resi- Sydney’s Victorian heritage iron works, Sydney. Currently they employ three resolve these issues and has accordingly to find an alternative arrangement that dents out of their places of business. including the Queen Elizabeth II gates young people from the next generation instructed its solicitors to commence legal would see the workshop maintained at The historic blacksmith’s shop at the at the Opera House and the Dawes Point of blacksmiths and run Australia’s only action so that they may be appropriately its current location. ATP, Wrought Artworks, is feeling the balusters that line Sydney Harbour. In trade course in blacksmithing through resolved,” Mr Domm said. Mrs McCaffley is hopeful that the force of gentrification. It’s out with the 2002 the National Trust awarded the Ultimo TAFE. In 2001 Mr Gouverneur There is a contradiction in the efforts RWA will not be able to force them out very old and in with the new, as the blacksmiths with a commendation for was awarded Citizen of the Year for his of the RWA to have the blacksmiths but concedes that the entire saga stems technologies of yesteryear make way the reproduction of a gate and railings efforts in conservation and maintaining removed as it goes against its Employ- from an opinion that maintaining the for those of the digital age. at Centennial Park Reservoir. the collection at the site. ment Enterprise Plan, designed to create workshop will be too much effort for Early discussions of the sites re- Ms McCaffley expressed her dismay work in the Redfern/Waterloo area. If the the Authority. Over $460 million of investment development with the then Planning at the RWA’s desire to have the shop workshop is closed, then four apprentices “I don’t think they’ll get us out,” she in the area will provide new sites for Minister Craig Knowles suggested that removed. It is her belief that the eviction currently employed at Wrought Artworks said. “We’re the last man standing.” the Seven Network, Pacific Magazines the blacksmith’s shop would remain notice was only issued because it was the will be forced out of work. If Wrought Artworks is evicted from and other research facilities. However operational in its two half-bays within easiest option in the Authority’s future A letter from the Conservation Director its current location, then its upcoming the world’s largest collection of steam- the park, and leases maintained. Even plans for the site. of the National Trust, Graham Quint, to open day to be held on Sunday August powered smithing equipment and the after the construction of a $600,000 wall “[The blacksmith shop] is a tangible the Department of Planning declared the 17 could be the last. To see unique fully operational shop may be forced to dampen the noise produced from the link to the site’s past,” she said. “And it’s historical significance of the blacksmith machines of the Victorian era, head out of the ATP, possibly breaching the functioning museum, Wrought Artworks’ a concession of the site’s heritage that it shop and how important it was that it to bays one and two of the Eveleigh heritage arrangements of the RWA future looks bleak in light of comments remain operational.” be retained in its current location. “It is Locomotive Workshop south, Australian Planning Policy. by RWA CEO Robert Domm. “All prior However, RWA CEO Robert Domm difficult to imagine any more appropriate Technology Park. 2 The South Sydney Herald – August 2008

PUBLISHER South Sydney Uniting Church Raglan Street, Waterloo News Telephone 0400 008 338 Phone/fax 02 9698 8949 The views expressed in this newspaper are those of the author and the article and are not necessarily the views of the Uniting Church. Hotel’s plans for giant stiletto stymied by Council ADVERTISING [email protected] 0400 139 710 Ellice Mol

MAILING ADDRESS: A Facebook group may provide PO Box 2360 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 the impetus needed by the Impe- rial Hotel in Erskineville to erect a LETTERS giant replica of a stiletto from the Please send letters and emails to: The South Sydney Herald. movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Email: [email protected] The group named Save the Imperial Supply sender name and suburb. has an online membership in excess Size: 150 words or less. We may edit for legal or other reasons. of 2,500, and supports the plans for the giant stiletto that were refused by Council last month. According to the Imperial's owner, Shadd Danesi, the stiletto, to sit on the rooftop with toe EDITORIAL COMMITTEE pointing to Erskineville Road, would be an unobtrusive piece of art.

Councillor John McInerney says the stiletto was not seen as adding anything to the heritage and culture of the Impe- rial a heritage-listed building. "It was built well before it was used as a gay hotel," says Cr McInerney. Additional reasons for refusal were based on the impact it would have upon the area. It Managing Editor The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville Photo: Ali Blogg Andrew Collis is also regarded as an advertisement and the reflection would be a disturbance to the local residents, Cr McInerney says. cauliflower seen above the Cauliflower basement area and they allowed an people queuing up outside, it is far Owner, Shadd Danesi, has since made Hotel in Waterloo, the stiletto would increase from 306 to 440. Even though more detrimental to the good order adjustments to the stiletto's design, be of great significance to the gay and the original increase asked for 788," says of a neighbourhood," he says. "Three saying it's now more streamlined lesbian community. Mr Danesi. Cr McInerney says the reason hundred people outside bedrooms of and will no longer be rotating. As for Mr Danesi had also lodged a request the numbers were reduced related to the residences, littering, and exposed to advertising, Mr Danesi says there will be in his development application to capacity of the floor space. potential homophobic violence from no signage on the stiletto. Similar to the increase crowd limits inside the hotel. Mr Danesi is concerned about the people coming from Newtown". The giant white horse atop the White Horse Council responded to this request with impact of turning patrons away due Imperial will lodge a new DA and plans Hotel in Surry Hills, and the iconic giant a compromise. "They approved the to the crowd limits. "If I have 360 to re-open for trading in October.

Co-Editor Dorothy McRae-McMahon Hillsong Buses on a road to nowhere withdraws DA Peter Whitehead You may have seen a pamphlet listing proposed changes to a dozen for Rosebery bus routes in the eastern suburbs. The State Transit Authority has had its thinking cap on and come up with site some changes that promise to move people more efficiently. But changes Photography to the 311 Route that serves residents Ali Blogg Nicholas McCallum of Woolloomooloo, Potts Point, Kings Cross and Darlinghurst have Hillsong Church has withdrawn its distressed many. $72 million development application for the former RTA site in Rosebery The STA announces: “Route 311 after Sydney City Council commis- will run from Gresham Street [off sioned an independent assessment Bridge Street opposite Macquarie Place Concerned residents sign petition in support of 311 at Fitzroy Gardens bus stop Photo: Ali Blogg of the plan that found the proposed Park, 200m from Circular Quay] to St mega-church and adjacent office block Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst, and Railway Square,” says Jo Holder, those would be the services that have exceeded the height and scale allowed. and will no longer continue to Railway secretary of the Darlinghurst Resident served my neighbourhood. The study also established that the Square. In Elizabeth Bay, due to frequent Action Group and an ALP candidate for The survey [which closed on July 25] proposed entertainment-centre-sized blockages of narrow streets, the loop via City of Sydney Council. is a series of statements. Stakeholders are

ADVERTISING & CONTENT church would generate significant Billyard Avenue will be discontinued to Another local, Judith Parker, has invited to strongly disagree (or agree or Ben Falkenmire volumes of traffic and parking that further improve reliability and will assist been active in drumming up opposition be unsure) that the “bus network needs would far exceed the capabilities of in the possible future use of low-floor to the proposed changes. She alleges it to be updated”. Well of course it does, the surrounding streets. buses on the route.” has been a flawed consultative process but not the section my neighbours will Yes, you read that last bit right. To because the brochure detailing the cease to use when it goes nowhere they The withdrawal is a victory for the improve reliability buses will not pick up changes has been poorly distributed need to go. There are more generalities Rosebery Residents Action Group that passengers in Billyard Avenue because at and is hard to get, has a map that is that you cannot really take issue with rallied against the construction of the some point in the future a bus unsuitable scaled too small and presents cursory and at the end an invitation: “You are ASSISTANT-EDITOR church. One of the founders of the for driving along that road may, perhaps, arguments for the new route. welcome to make further comments here Jessica Moore RRAG, Graeme Grace, expressed a sense be deployed. The brochure includes a survey that (up to 3)”... Who, in good conscience, DESIGNER of relief and praised the community’s And the rest of the proposed changes can also be completed online. En route can make use of such surveys? Robert Young efforts. “We feel a deep appreciation for do not make much sense either, turning to electronically filing my response I am “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” is a our fellow residents. It was a true com- the route into a bewildered cork screw informed: “Sydney Buses is proposing seldom-heard declaration in defence PRINTER MPD munity effort to fight this inappropriate wandering between the north western an update designed to strengthen the of Sydney’s transport system but the 46-62 Maddox St, Alexandria 2015 development,” Mr Grace said. corner of St Vincent’s and somewhere Eastern Suburbs bus network and make proposed rerouting of the 311 buses is Hillsong’s general manager George into town and back again. “The 311 bus it simpler and easier to understand. The leaving commuters strangely pro the REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS “We gratefully acknowledge the many Aghajanian stated that he disagreed needs to be a reliable service that con- proposed changes include the redirection status quo and savagely unsatisfied at volunteer contributors and distributors with the findings of the independent nects residents to retail, Circular Quay and withdrawal of some services.” Ah, the Cross. who make this publication possible.” review and that the Church was now Reem Al-Gharabally Benjamin Ball re-thinking its options. “We believe Jane Barton Katherine Keefe we have a strong case in defending the vote and, if defeated, appealed to need for aged-care facilities in the that Sydney City was in no position to Anna Christie norrie mAy-welby our application and we will continue the Land and Environment Court.” area. “What the area is crying out for exchange an alternative site with the Lindsay Cohen Nicholas McCallum discussions with Council about finding The future of the former RTA site is aged-care accommodation,” he said. church and approve its DA. Lee Conley Sarah Malik a way forward for a church in the Green remains uncertain. 66 new town “Of course, the future use of the site will Cr Pooley also stated that if Hillsong Linda Daniele Ellice Mol Square precinct,” he said. houses and a refurbished office tower depend on Hillsong. For example, they amended its plans in keeping with Wendy Collis Susannah Palk Phillip Fernandez Carissa Simons “Hillsong withdrew its DA, despite have been approved. Mr Grace drew may sell it to a property developer, or the allowed height, floor and park- Perry Johnstone Ben Walker describing it as defensible,” Mr Grace particular attention to the fact that there swap it with a piece of land currently ing restrictions, then there would said. “If they truly believed the DA had was no community opposition to that in Government hands.” be little to prevent those plans from merit surely they would have put it to DA, but acknowledged the desperate Sydney councillor Tony Pooley stated being approved. The South Sydney Herald – August 2008 3 News

The previous home of the Socialist Alliance Photo: Ali Blogg

Socialist Alliance splits Jess Cook at Wayside Chapel Photo: Katrina Mathieson

Benjamin Ball and its youth wing, Resistance, has recently suffered a major rupture of its Selling ox tongues and ocelot spleens own. The DSP Leninist faction has aligned Speaking up for the arts at Wayside to spectators in the Jerusalem Coliseum, itself with another former DSP faction, the Brian – in Monty Python’s Life of Brian Melbourne-based Direct Action, to form Amanda Robb to offer.” “Europeans have respect and value what – encounters a group of four conspiring the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP). The shortage of art spaces in Sydney artists do, and that’s something we need revolutionaries, who reproach him The split is a result of disagreement on With the winter’s air settling in the is a major issue right now. An art space, to drive here.” for selling Roman imperialist tidbits political and organisational issues follow- streets of Kings Cross the Wayside Chapel which is a venue for artists to exhibit Mr Khourney also argued that non- instead of proper food. “Are you the ing the creation of the Socialist Alliance was warmed by another event of the and perform as well as collaborate, is commercial artists need to be nurtured Judean People’s Front?” asks Brian. in 2001, and the question of whether Wayside Speaks program. Focusing on essential in helping mediate between the by the corporate sector as well as “F**k off!” responds a toga-wearing the move towards the Socialist Alliance issues facing the community, the program art community and the general public. government bodies. “There are artists John Cleese. “We’re the People’s Front becoming a party in its own right, rather is now a regular fixture at Wayside. With several art spaces shut down in the who are emerging and creating work, of Judea.” than a coalition of broad-left groups, last two years, including Lanfranchi’s on we have a responsibility to assist and has compromised the original political Wayside Speaks, hosted by Tim Brun- Cleveland Street, it is not only harder help them,” he said. The Monty Python folk are brilliant ideology of DSP. ero, this time round presented “Cultural for audiences to engage with the under- Ms Fishburn spoke of the council’s and enduring social commentators. As It is still unclear how the split will Spaces”, a discussion to find out how the ground art scene, but it is increasingly new busking laws in Sydney. Street per- it transpired, the only group the People’s affect Left politics in Sydney. The NoTo- community can foster a wider sense of difficult for emerging artists to find a formers can now sell their self-produced Front of Judea hated more than the Pope Coalition was largely organised creative potential in Sydney. space to actively produce work. CDs with the aid of a $10 licence. Romans was the Judean People’s Front by DSP, and it will likely remain the Kiersten Fishburn from the City of Ms Fishburn took on the issue and Overall, “Cultural Spaces” was a – “Those splitters!” most recognisable Left group in Sydney, Sydney opened the discussion with announced the council’s intentions to successful night. The Wayside Speaks Leftist groups, like the churches, are particularly under the Socialist Alliance enthusiasm for what the council has to refurbish run-down buildings in Sydney program is now in full swing. Wayside prone to dividing into factions. Saving banner. The RSP plans to focus more offer the arts community. Ms Fishburn to create new art spaces. This was encourages everyone to come and take souls and making revolution – or at least a specifically on solidarity links with the is aware of the potential impact non- received well by Ms Cook who added: part in the discussion nights. radically better world to live in – is serious Bolivarian Revolution in Latin America. commercial artists can have on Sydney’s “The underground does not want to hide business. Although Maoists and Trotsky- More information about the split is avail- cultural landscape and encouraged them away. We just need space for the public Next month: “Meditation”. ists may hold almost identical opinions on able on both groups’ webpages. to lobby the council on future projects to access us.” Wayside explores the beneficial a majority of social issues, a bitter divide The DSP building on Abercrombie and plans. Greg Khourney from the Newtown practice of meditation and how it can will nevertheless separate them. Street is not likely to be affected by the Jess Cook, Creative Director of 107 Entertainment Precinct brought to the be facilitated in everyday life. August 7, The Democratic Socialist Perspective fracture – the idea of two socialist groups Projects, and speaker on behalf of the discussion the necessity of recogni- 6:30-8pm. 29 Hughes St, Potts Point. (DSP – the ‘P’ formerly stood for Party), squabbling over private property is per- underground art community, agreed, tion for local upcoming artists, citing Email [email protected] the major force within Socialist Alliance haps beyond even Monty Python. stating: “The underground has so much Melbourne and Berlin as examples: or visit www.waysidechapel.com.au Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre coming home

Devi Noronha at Prince Alfred Park and attracts up to 70,000 people with gold-coin collections at The Surry Hills Neighbourhood the gates. The Festival is an opportunity to Centre (SHNC) is calling for volunteers showcase new, unsigned bands as well as in preparation for its move back into fundraise, with all proceeds going to the the refurbished Community Centre and charitable organisation, the Neighbour- Library on Crown Street in December. hood Community Fund. The SHNC represents an opportunity The Centre is an independent com- for people to give something back to those munity organisation that has been who are most in need. It is also looking operating in the local area for over 35 to strengthen established links with other years. It started when residents began local organisations, such as the Surry Hills offering support for working mothers Public Tenants’ Association (SHPTA), and a new immigrant population. Some Sydney City Council and St Vincent’s of these services included the provision of Community Health and Hospital. childcare, playgroups and English classes Volunteers do not need to have particu- that still continue today. However, there lar qualifications such as English Degrees is a need for more volunteer support, or Nursing Certificates to apply; anyone with both new and existing programs. with time to spare can contribute some- An example of this is “Blokes Business”, thing of value to the centre. Often new which is a group aimed at bringing older programs are designed upon the basis of men in the community together in order the particular skills that individuals have to go on excursions and engage with one to offer. Ms Scott says, “We are looking another socially, at least once a week. for people with all sorts of skills. If people Linda Scott, Chairperson of the SHNC, are interested in volunteering and doing strongly feels the need to set up a new something with the local community, we networking service for people with Photo: Ali Blogg would love to hear from them, to have mental health problems to add to existing them come forward.” programs. She says, “We just want to to be a bit more isolated in their com- The Centre’s charter is to meet the of inner-city living. Funding for the give some community support to them munity, so it’s about reducing isolation needs of the most disadvantaged in the organisation is raised mainly through Contact The Surry Hills to make sure they’re coping okay. Some and showing them that there’s community community and to assist those who are donations, as well as the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre on people with mental health problems tend support where they need it.” struggling with the day-to-day challenges Festival, which operates annually in April (02) 9310 2888. 4 The South Sydney Herald – August 2008

at Wentworth Park, which the Aboriginal kids won! The Commander believes that to “hang around” with young people and parents not only builds better relation- ships but helps enhance the possibility of law-abiding life for the future. He encourages his officers to mingle with the community in all sorts of envi- ronments – like the NAIDOC Week events and community markets in Alexandria Park. Two of his officers recently left him a message saying how much they enjoyed going to the markets and how impressed they were with the standard of goods sold there. Having said all that, he knows that policing is not as simple as building relationships. It is mostly about acting effectively to deal with and prevent crime, especially crimes like drug trafficking. He believes that, when people report things they expect to see results and recognises that community members are often able to pass on to the police real information about what goes on beneath the surface. He doesn’t see policing as the answer Commander Luke Freudenstein Photo: Ali Blogg to everything – obviously the police are not trained counsellors. They are fundamentally those who try to reduce crime in an area. He sees the force as Redfern’s new police commander one element in a number of community resource groups and agencies and Dorothy McRae-McMahon local command. He has been appointed that, in working to make that area safe parents told their children to trust the imagines them conferring with others in to the Redfern Command for six months, for others, he was also creating a safe police as their friends and helpers. creating a better place for people to live. Commander Luke Freudenstein, the after which a more permanent decision place for his own now young adult son. In Manly, he was known for his His people already meet with agencies present officer in charge of Redfern will be made about his future. It challenged and brought his work alive commitment to police fitness and had like the Redfern Waterloo Authority and Police is not a total stranger to the South in a special way. them jogging along the beaches among the staff of the City of Sydney as well as Sydney area having earlier served for After seven weeks in the job, he Since his arrival in Redfern, he is the people. In Redfern, he plans to have other service groups. four years in the Newtown command. feels excited about the work here and reaffirming his belief in high visibility police, including himself, working out in He will be showcasing the polic- After working as the Crime Manager in is already imagining all sorts of projects police work – the presence of police out local gyms and practicing boxing with ing work at Redfern to diverse Manly and also in a wider regional area with the community. When he worked and about in the community, visiting the locals. He has already been to Tony communities around the country by rep- of police work, he spent two months in in Manly, he also lived there with his local groups, talking with people on the Mundine’s gym and is going to continue resenting it at state-wide conferences and Kings Cross and decided that he defi- family, including an 18-year-old son. His streets and building trusting relationships. to do some training there. consultations. nitely preferred the work relating to a son’s age made him far more conscious He would like a return to the day when One of his first projects was to plan, In the meantime, he applauds the with officer Georgie Israel, an Oz Tag officers of the Redfern command, with Football competition with kids from The whom he now works and, at the same Block. The matches would be played on time, invites the community to give him a grassy area there and the police would a reality check in the days ahead. A manicured elephant? share food with the kids and parents after The South Sydney Herald wishes matches. They have already had a match him well! Plans for CUB site revealed CITY OF SYDNEY COUNCIL ELECTION Benjamin Ball with a bohemian “Melbourne laneway 235,000 to 257,000 square metres. experience”, abundant green areas, and Community concerns on the night SATURDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2008 Australian musician Chris Gillespie zero net greenhouse emissions and ranged from the increased height of Thinking of nominating as a candidate for your sings a song about an M2 Cockatoo water consumption throughout the the proposed building on the corner who’s disgusted to find his peaceful site. The dormant CUB industrial area of Broadway and Abercrombie streets, local Council? bushland home turned into a motor- will be revived to link Broadway and to security, noise, poker machine use, If so it is important that you read this notice. As a candidate you have certain obligations way. Walking home from the latest Chippendale with a dynamic, sustain- increased traffic, parking availability, and responsibilities under law. Check the website www.elections.nsw.gov.au and www.efa.nsw.gov.au for further details. community information session at able neighbourhood of residential and and the strain on public transport infra- the old Carlton United Brewery site retail areas. structure, much of which is already at How to nominate for election as Councillor on Wednesday July 9, I couldn’t help At first glance the future looks good, bursting-point. To nominate for Council, you must lodge a nomination form and $125 nomination humming the disgruntled cockatoo’s and the established process of commu- Towards the end of the night, having deposit by 12 noon Wednesday, 13 August 2008, with the Returning Officer. ballad. The Fraser Company’s pro- nity consultation has the appearance heard about the benefits the develop- How to nominate for election as Lord Mayor posed development won’t uproot any of democracy working well. But the ment will bring to the community, people or wildlife from their home, underlying reality was not lost on the and having seen artists’ sketches of To nominate for Lord Mayor, you must lodge a nomination form and $125 nomination deposit by 12 noon Wednesday, 13 August 2008, with the Returning Officer. but the bird’s sensation of irrelevance audience. With so much money to be the plans, a Chippendale resident in the face of progress is the same. made, development is inevitable, and named Dave raised his hand and A person who is a candidate for election as the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney regardless of whether it is green, brown summed up local sentiment with one must also be a candidate for election as a Councilor of the City of Sydney. The architects, developers and or pink, it will change Chippendale and question: Why does an elephant paint Where do I get a nomination form? sustainability experts exuded pride its surrounds forever. its toenails pink? Nomination forms and other important nomination and electoral information and excitement as they presented their The original development plans Answer: So it can hide in a are available from the Returning Officer or from the New South Wales Electoral ideas to the large local crowd, and with would have potentially tripled the sub- strawberry patch. The proposals Commission website: www.elections.nsw.gov.au good reason. The proposed develop- urb’s population. The amended plans for the CUB site are progressive Candidate Information sheets: Every candidate is required to lodge the ment aims to create Australia’s first are even bigger, with the total ground- and exciting. A manicured elephant candidate information sheet which is included in the nomination form. six-star (world leading) green precinct, floor area growing 10 per cent, from comes included. Grouping of candidates and group voting squares: Two or more candidates may form a group and, in certain circumstances, request a group voting square on the ballot paper. A request to form a group must be lodged with the Returning Officer by 12 noon Wednesday, 13 August 2008. See www.elections.nsw.gov.au for the publication ‘Handbook for Parties, Groups, Recycling workshop back in business Candidates and Scrutineers at Local Government elections’ for more details. Where and when to nominate Andrew Collis and non-electrical household goods minor repairs. Then we make the restored Your nomination form and deposit must be lodged with the Returning Officer at Level 11 Town Hall House 456 Kent St Sydney, during council business hours from (crockery, utensils, bric-a-brac) to low items available at affordable prices.” Monday, 4 August 2008 to 12 noon Wednesday, 13 August 2008. The Waterloo Recycling Workshop income, public housing tenants in the Volunteers are integral to the project, (WRW) was established in 1995. local community. Ms Ward explains. “My hope is that Returning Officer details Founded by Cathy Westley as a public Naomi Ward is the newly appointed volunteers really enjoy being involved, Michael Nevin housing tenant initiative, it now oper- Coordinator of the Workshop, and has and learning new skills, too. I imagine Level 11 Town Hall House ates (having closed its doors for a brief been busy cleaning, sorting and sourcing a vibrant community scene, with people 456 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000 period) under the auspices of the Fac- appropriate items. She has been encour- repairing and restoring furniture along- Phone 0419 284 096 tory Community Centre in Waterloo, aged by the support of Council and side people running a market stall.” as part of its Housing Communities Housing NSW, as well as local businesses The Waterloo Recycling Workshop Information: www.elections.nsw.gov.au or 1300 135 736 (TTY) (02) 9247 3568 Assistance Program. such as the auction house in Mitchell opens – for donations, restorations and (text telephone). Road, Alexandria. The latter will donate business – between 9.30am and 2.30pm For enquiries in languages other than English call our interpreting service 13 14 50 Located within two Department of unsold goods to the WRW. each Friday. Housing Estate garages, beneath the “The project concept is simple,” Ms Turanga flats at 1 Phillip Street, Waterloo, Ward says. “Donors bring household Contact Naomi Ward at the the WRW aims to provide furniture items for sanding, painting, polishing, Factory on 9698 9569. The South Sydney Herald – August 2008 5 News Performing for the Pope

Wendy Collis

A local Redfern man has performed in the re-enactment of Christ’s crucifixion, a World Youth Day event viewed by mil- lions worldwide. Craig Hull, who lives on The Block, was hit by a car on Riley Street six weeks prior to the perform- ance, but fortunately the fractured hip he incurred healed sufficiently in time to enable him to take part.

Craig was invited to perform at the re-enactment of the 13 Stations of the Cross by a fellow rigger. While he cur- rently teaches the Chinese “Sticky Pole” at Aerialise, a company that provides training and classes for aerial theatre, it was his rigging skills that were utilised during the spectacular theatre. Playing a cavalry attendant, Craig assisted with putting Christ onto the Cross and with raising the Cross. A non-practicing Catholic, and a gay man, Craig chooses to be spiritual in his own way. “God is the infinite intelligence,” he said, prior to the Friday afternoon. He admitted that some would consider it ironic for a gay man to perform at the Catholic event, but he has a high regard for the nuns at the Mary McKillop House, who gave him support when his long-term lover died of AIDS in 1993. “The nuns were so fantastic, they were like mates,” he said. Craig Hull prepares for Stations of the Cross Photo: Supplied He had asked one of the nuns, “Aren’t you against homosexuality?” to which geraniums, and the Mary McKillop House afterwards: “It was a bit like an amazing she replied, “We don’t judge. If someone allowed him to do that in his final days.” dream being on that stage.” is in need, we are there for them.” She Many spectators were moved by the Had he been tempted at any point to added: “Let he who is without sin cast stunning re-enactment and one television use the exposure for a political statement the first stone.” commentator remarked that “anyone who or to wear an “annoying” T-shirt? Craig’s As Craig’s lover reached the later stages has been involved in this will be forever response was emphatic. “I am a performer, of his illness, he became blind. “He just changed”. For Craig, it wasn’t so much an I want to be present and show my face in wanted to lie in the sun and smell the experience of transformation, but he stated a positive way.” Relic inspires devotion, raises questions

Linda Daniele

Visitors to Sydney for World Youth Day came from far and wide in many guises, but not many arrived in a closed zinc-lined coffin. The remains of Pier Giorgio Frassati, one of 10 saintly patrons for World Youth Day, were flown in from Turin, Italy, and hosted by St Benedict’s Church at Notre Dame Protesters at the rally Photo: Ali Blogg University Broadway.

Pier Giorgio's feast day was celebrated Protesting World at St Benedict’s on July 4, the anniversary of his death over 80 years ago, by Cardinal George Pell, the Archbishop of Sydney, Pilgrims offer prayers at St Benedict's Photo: Ali Blogg and Bishop Anthony Fisher, Coordinator (Catholic) Youth Day of WYD. Since then, Pier Giorgio had been safely “The liberal agenda of the Second A week later, the Italian blessed was ensconced in his zinc-lined coffin at the Vatican Council was very successful at John August drew attention to the Crusades, the moved to St Mary’s Cathedral, where he Cathedral of Turin in Italy. But the touring taking apart and exposing the limitations Inquisition and so on. stayed for the remainder of World Youth and display of the remains of long-deceased of that old 1950s Catholicism that people Saturday July 19 was the day of We walked within a sea of signs. Day celebrations. Organisers encouraged saints and blesseds as part of World Youth from that generation would know. But the pilgrimage walk over the Harbour Some from the Metropolitan Com- pilgrims and members of the public to visit Day represents a revival of one of the they weren’t particularly good at replacing Bridge to Randwick Racecourse as munity Church read “Would Jesus Pier Giorgio and his body was a “focal Catholic Church’s older traditions. it with things,” he said. He points to a a part of World (Catholic) Youth Discriminate?” Others proclaimed piece” of the pilgrimage to the Cathedral While Catholic spokespersons have “yearning amongst young people to go Day. It was also the day of a protest the Catholic Church as suppressing until July 22, according to an official revelled in the presence of these relics, back and experience those things which march organised by the No To Pope women’s reproductive freedoms. statement. others raised concerns the emphasis on they felt had been lost and that perhaps Coalition, including believers like the At Moore Park, we lined the perim- Pier Giorgio Frassati, described in the older and seemingly odd traditions ran were valuable.” Metropolitan Community Church, as eter as the pilgrims went by on Anzac statement as “charismatic” and “revered the risk of repelling younger Catholics Father Podesta agrees that praying to well as Community Action against Parade, with a buffer zone maintained for his social activism, sporty nature, from the Church. saints restores some of the more mysti- Homophobia, Sydney Atheists, the by police. They were present in force, sense of humour and generous spirit”, Rod Blackhurst, a lecturer in philosophy cal, devotional aspects of Catholicism Secular Party and the NSW Humanists with mounted police in the background. was 24 when he died from polio. Born and religious studies at La Trobe University alongside its post-Vatican II social justice (I should point out that I’m a member Nevertheless, there were no incidents in 1901 into a wealthy family that owned said: “The cult of relics and so forth is very focus. “We need to attach ourselves to of the latter three). caused by protesters. In fact, one pilgrim the still running La Stampa newspaper, he specifically Catholic, and many people something. Like in work, we’re attached managed to get a punch in on one of the was known for his profound spiritual life thought that the Second Vatican Council to a business, part of something because We gathered at Taylor Square, and protesters. He was rapidly restrained by from an early age, shown in many works had effectively marginalised or done away we’re not comfortable otherwise. It’s the heard from many speakers – includ- police and taken away. of charity. with a lot of that, but there seems to be a same thing with prayer, where it’s easy to ing those affected by paedophilia We were waving at the passing crowd Pope John Paul II called Pier Giorgio revival of those things.” be distracted. It’s not worshipping the body in the Catholic Church, and also and some were waving back. However, Frassati a “man of the beatitudes” at his Mr Blackhurst said he was unsure of saints or worshipping saints as gods, “Pope Alice”. Trev (a fellow Sydney Atheist) told me beatification ceremony in Rome in 1990, why such practices would be making a with praying to saints misinterpreted as The procession for Moore Park at he did notice a few people giving him a recognition accorded by the Catholic comeback, but it was certainly the case idolatry. Instead it’s saying, Here I have a 1.30pm was led by the World Truth Day the “finger” and saying, “F**k athe- Church of a dead person’s accession that “contemporary religion seems to be human being I can relate and feel close to Popemobile. This was built by Ian Bryce, ists!” Nevertheless, it was an amazing to heaven and capacity to intercede on very polarised between liberal elements and I can pray to him or her in heaven as and had a mannequin of the Pope, talk- sight to see all the pilgrims go past – and behalf of individuals who pray in his or and a return to more conservative and a source of inspiration, an extra voice and ing to God on his gold telephone. Signs we certainly made our point. her name. traditional elements. an advocate,” he said. 6 The South Sydney Herald – August 2008 News

Sonia Zhou Photo: Ali Blogg Young Sonia stands for parliament The average City of Sydney household sends half a tonne Ben Falkenmire Keneally’s Heffron electorate and her JJ Cahill Memorial high of rubbish to landfi ll each year. Sonia Zhou has done what school, Sonia was a member of the That’s a truckload of waste and few people her age, and for that education team. “We passed our most of it could be reused matter few within the general bill. I was really excited about that. population, will ever get to do It was about minimum standards for or recycled. in their lifetime. She has sat in public schools around the state.” NSW parliamentary chambers. In her final year of high school, Sonia said the experience had not “It was really special because altered her dreams for the future. Avoid, reuse, recycle. if you are not an MP you don’t get “It has been my dream to be a to go in,” the Waterloo resident lawyer since I could read and write,” Find out how: said. “We had the privilege to go the 17-year-old said. “I wanted zerowaste.org.au in and stand up and talk where the experience of what it would most MPs stand and talk.” be like in politics, and it was great Sonia was one of 75 youths because it was really political.” participating in the seventh annual YMCA youth parliament NSW Youth Parliament Week. coordinator Jess Harris said of the 10 Students aged 15-18 years were bills debated by the students, seven given exclusive access to the were passed and presented to Labor chambers for two days to debate MP Phil Koperberg, and the Shadow and pass bills on broad topics Minister for Youth Mike Baird. such as regional development, Minister for Juvenile Justice juvenile justice and health. Barbara Perry was also on hand to Elected as one of two address the enthusiastic students representatives from Minister and divest some wisdom. The Review August ’08 7

Sydney’s Underbelly

Public Arts Lab and Festival. It showcased 40 works from over 250 artists. According to the Underbelly production team, the festival came together on “a whole lotta love and a shoestring”. It shows. The love, that is. In fact the works shown by Mekanarky studios were impressive in size and scope. Dylan McEvan’s Ants On Mercedes deserves a special mention. Technically and aesthetically brilliant – it is a piece that elicited gasps from those who saw it. However, the studio’s selection of mixed media on canvas works, particularly those displayed near large installation pieces like Terra Incognito, were overshadowed whilst the stencils and screen prints on the second level were positioned poorly and seen by few. This was partly to do with the poor layout, but mainly because Underbelly hasn’t decided what type of art festival it is. The organisers are striving to make it an all-inclusive event, which is noble, but CarriageWorks is best suited to installation pieces and performance art. If canvas or print pieces are to be included in an annual A Pork Collective performance: Photo: Jack Carnegie Underbelly festival, they need to be located in a prime position to ensure they are not Car i s s a Si m o n s eclipsed by larger, more imposing works. One piece that utilised the height and It’s always wonderful to see fantastic structure of CarriageWorks was The Hanging exhibition sites in Sydney. Visitors to Garden And Other Tales, made up of pot Olympic justice statement on the wall at Macdonaldtown Photo: Ali Blogg Melbourne or Adelaide will know that plants and their stories that were on loan their exhibition facilities, particularly for from local residents. The installation by artists showcasing installation pieces, far exceed Makeshift and Nobody was site specific those available in Sydney – with one exception. and – and it shows. Of all the pieces, this one made the best use of its surroundings. Mural and film CarriageWorks, at the old Eveleigh The standout pieces were the Pork Bus and Rail Yards, is the perfect venue for Remixing History. The Pork Bus challenged installation pieces. It provides a perfect people to reconsider their preconceptions, backdrop that is full of character, yet their ideas of what art is, and their own social inspired by pride unobtrusive. It complements installation attitudes. Remixing History was interactive, pieces, but avoids overshadowing them. exciting and fun. The occasional over-eager It is for this reason that CarriageWorks was audience member could be annoying, but it Re e m Al-Gh ara b a l l y was reprimanded by Australia’s Olympic a fantastic space to host the Underbelly 2008 was a great concept and brilliantly executed. authorities for his action in 1968 and Matt Norman, the director of the film, was overlooked for the 1972 Olympics, Salute, about the role his uncle, Peter despite running qualifying times. He still Norman, played in the black power protest holds the Australian and Commonwealth at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, has records for the 200m. Although he been campaigning for an iconic mural. remained active in athletics all his life, he was not invited to be involved in the For over a decade, rail commuters Sydney Olympics in 2000 in any official passing through Macdonaldtown station capacity with other ex-Olympians. He had a view of the mural on the side of was invited to the event as a guest by a terrace house representing the iconic American track and field representatives. image of the black power salute on the Matt Norman says it is his sense of winners’ podium at the Mexico City injustice that has driven him to make a film Olympics in 1968, that the anonymous and a book about his uncle, and why he sees artist called “three proud people”. It has the Macdonaldtown mural as an important now been blocked from view by a concrete recognition of his uncle’s humanitarian barrier recently erected by RailCorp. principles and athletic achievements. Two of the proud people are the African- “I believe in the stand he made and American gold and bronze medalists the way he has been treated has been a for the 200m – Tommy Smith and John disgrace,” says Matt. “I made the film Carlos – on the winners’ podium. They are to give him a name instead of calling shoeless in solidarity with the poor, heads him the white guy in the black power bowed, each wearing a single black glove, protest. We can now say that it’s Peter which they raised in a black power salute Norman from Australia who is in the during the American national anthem. The photo with Tommy and John.” third man is the Australian silver medalist Matt proposes RailCorp replace the Peter Norman who showed his support concrete wall with a clear sound barrier, for their protest by wearing the badge as they have in Melbourne. He believes “Olympic Project for Human Rights”. reproducing the mural somewhere else The view to the mural is now obscured violates the authenticity of the work. by the barrier and to see it one has to walk “An artist has created this picture up a side-lane that runs along the track. that stands for so many things and I “The mural was brought to my attention believe that an artist’s work should a long time ago by Peter and it was certainly be protected. Trying to replicate this Cut Off Your Hands something he was very proud of,” says Matt person’s work to me goes against why it Kiwi rockers played at Oxford Arts Factory in Darlinghurst. Photo: Roanna Manlutac Norman. “There has been no recognition was there in the first place,” he says. www.myspace.com/cutoffyourhands at all in this country of what he did.” Peter Norman – who died in 2006 – Salute is now showing in cinemas. 8 The Review August ’08

written for the other Luc Besson of the word) persona, though with recorded in a mess hall, and mixed who appears in all those French films a lot more leg. There’s a storyline of by Chris Walla from Deathcab For that don’t star Gérard Depardieu, and sorts but it’s more about the gags, Cutie, but the layering of the mix is The Reviews some that do. and some of them would do Don at times a little two dimensional, and I’ve since received a preview, bring Adams proud. the risks a little token. The intriguing Theatre Review would-be classics for our time – sav- a guest and free alcohol invitation Rating: Discount book, one choc arrangements and verse structures are by Jane Barton age, dark, funny and brutal, full of to The Rocker starring no one of any top, small popcorn, medium drink. overshadowed without the produc- camp sound and fury, and signifying interest. That should be a beauty. tion of Wayne Connolly, and choruses all, if the audience can bare to stay Rating: Free Preview, free choc top, sometimes flail prosaically in search of with it. free popcorn, free drink, free alcohol. Music Review a hook. by Lee Conley The finest moments conjure 80s British New Wave, and take them- Film Reviews selves as seriously – without the sar- by Lindsay Cohen donic playfulness of Robert Smith or angular edge of Johnny Marr. If the Ball Game – Four Short Comedies night belongs to Youth Group it’s a Written by Alan Ball night full of reflection and tired mus- Darlinghurst Theatre The Night Is Ours ings, but at least at some point, they These short pieces by American Youth Group can use it to get some sleep. writer Alan Ball, creator of Six Feet Get Smart ivy league Under and American Beauty, are a Director: Peter Segal The Night Is Ours raises the question real treat! Starring: Steve Carell, of whether Youth Group, having taken Book Review Four of Ball’s early one-act plays Taken Anne Hathaway’s legs the night from us, have made good use by Ben Walker directed by four Sydney-based direc- Director: Pierre Morel Genre: Yet another TV remake of it. tors and produced in conjunction Starring: Liam Neeson Nearly every reviewer of Get Smart It’s hard not to hear opening track, with Sauna Productions, Studio Inc. Genre: Guns and punches has used the obvious line “missed it Good Time, as a response to the dewy- and Darlinghurst Theatre. Directors One of the reasons, indeed perhaps by that much” to describe how the eyed, nostalgia-infused, The OC- Alex Galeazzi (Your Mother’s Butt), the only reason to become a movie film is just like the old TV show, fueled hit Forever Young, with singer Christopher Stollery (The M Word) reviewer, is for the free movies. As a but not quite. What all those movie Toby Martin paean-ing: “I had myself Jessica Symes (Made For A Woman) movie reviewer I receive daily invita- reviewers fail to appreciate is that you a good time, and now I don’t feel like and Anthony Skuse (Power Lunch) tions to free screenings. Ironically, I can’t miss something you didn’t aim myself...” The drone and repetition have brought to life one of the most never go because I have a small baby, for. To expect Steve Carell to com- almost becomes a blues, and the mysti- Standard Operating Procedure: relevant and exciting writers of the a wife who craves adult conversation pletely imitate Don Adams would cal lyric maps the morose territory to A War Story late 20th- early 21st-century. and friends I’d rather see movies with, be like expecting Diet Coke to taste follow. And it works at the outset. Philip Gourevitch and Errol Morris Although some of the acting is as their company is more interesting like original Coke. It’s a different By the time the gorgeous guitars pan macmillan patchy, the strength of the writing than that of other movie reviewers. drink. Sure it has some of the same chime in on track two, One For Another, I had thought that the atrocities shines through – and it was no coin- So I see maybe one or two movies characteristics – it’s revolting, bad for the album, like the night, seems full of in the Iraqi Prison Abu Ghraib were cidence that the audience comprised a month, pay for all of them, review you, and over-priced – but it caters promise – only to falter into an oom- bad. Now I know they were even young writing students, actors and most of them, and they are all good. to a different audience, one that can pah, march-time chorus, exposing the worse. Philip Gourevitch and Errol theatre junkies. Yet very occasionally I get invita- barely remember what the original sarcasm of a veiled revenge song: “I’m Morris outline the before, during Ball’s eye for human frailty and folly tions to free previews, bring a guest tasted like or, if they can, have overly so glad that you are happy / There’s and after of the events of the prisoner is piercing. The universal truths are for and free alcohol. These little extras romantic and mistaken memories. no easy fix / One for another, each for abuses that were published in photos all to recognise, but as an American finally swung the balance, and so it Still, to have expected a Get Smart each other / I’m so glad you found each worldwide (type “Abu Ghraib” into there is also a cultural critique hurled was that a mate and I went to see a remake to be as good as the original other…” By the time the faux-imperial Google Images to see). into the mix – a would-be version preview of Taken. TV show, even if it starred Don trumpets klink into the folksy coda, The name Standard Operating of Australian Beauty is very differ- Very quickly it became apparent Adams, is misguided. Don Adams it looks like serious trouble on that Procedure derives from the fact that ent from American Beauty. And this that the reason for all the freebies proved that himself when he made dusky horizon. very little guidance was given to the is one of the major strengths of this was that Taken is a load of gun-toting The Nude Bomb in 1980. The Nude Two Sides opening bass line holds prison guards for their interrogations production: it is Ball, as an American violent garbage and the distribution Bomb didn’t just miss it by that much, similar pop promise, but reaches for a of the prisoners apart from to “stress playwright we see, not an Australian company needs all the publicity it it missed it by an absolute mile, and cliché: “There’s always two sides, always out the prisoners” in order to “soften version of an American piece. can get. not unsurprisingly, bombed at the two sides / You can’t serve two masters, them up”. This way, seemingly better Difficult and spiky theatre, but also Liam Neeson strolls through his box office. you can’t take two sides.” Biblical refer- information could be obtained. exciting, robust and gristly – leav- part as an ex-army specialist rescu- Steve Carell’s Maxwell Smart is ences and post-modern heresies aside, Many of the prisoners had nothing ing the audience divided in their ing his kidnapped daughter from less bumbling and slapstick than the didacticism shrouds any genuine to tell though, because they were not response; many people walking out Albanian slave traders. The Director Don Adams’ yet is still amusing and chance of disclosure. legitimate prisoners, but rather sim- of the final play. An Alan Ball script and one of the writers (Luc Besson) absent-minded in an endearing sort Freidrichstrasse discloses the joys of ply people who had been rounded up is no ordinary piece of writing. Tra- are French, and it shows. Something of way. Anne Hathaway is no Barbara the Berlin night, joining the mount- because they were nearby the scene of versing the comic, yet darkly neurotic has been lost in the translation and Feldon but she does capture some of ing number of independent Austral- an attack. There were prisoners there side of life is Ball’s forte. His plays are Liam Neeson’s role was probably Feldon’s sultry, smart (in every sense ians musicians falling in love with the as young as ten years old. Boho mecca of the world: “I’m never Calling the prisoners “detainees” gonna leave / The possibilities here rather than “prisoners of war” was have left me on my own / I’m never intentional as well, because it meant going home.” that the Geneva Conventions on The brightest spark, All This Will humane treatment of POWs could yibiyung Pass, offers redemption. Martin’s be circumvented. Morrissey-infused vocals maintain Apart from the book being their sermonising posture, tempered depressing, my main critique is that Noongar storyteller, Dallas Winmar, who captivated audiences with by wry world weariness: “But if you the book takes too long to get to Aliwa in 2001, is returning to Belvoir St Theatre on September 17 for the had forty lives, you’d get it right by the the heart of the story by having a premiere of her new work, Yibiyung. And in her first professional lead thirty-ninth / As it is all that you could protracted “before” section that is role, final year NIDA student Miranda Tapsell is playing the title role. ask, is all this will pass…” perhaps more detailed than necessary. The Night Is Ours sees Youth Group Otherwise, Standard Operating Pro- Yibiyung is the extraordinary coming-of-age story of Dallas’ hesitating – the initial rush of the cedure is a solid result of investigative grandmother, who was one of thousands of girls swept up in the muscular and urgent Skeleton Jar is journalism to tell the story behind forced removals of the 1920s. Dallas’ rolling yarn follows the journey rapidly receding, while the adulation of the story of Abu Ghraib within the and survival of a young girl determined to return to her rightful place Forever Young seems something they’re larger context of the protracted con- with her family despite powerful forces working to displace her. anxious to avoid. It might have been flict in Iraq. Yibiyung is a young, effervescent girl who some how disarms and enchants everyone she meets. Her story is a song of hope.

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We n d y Co l l i s they can be any colour you want them to be because they simply Three years ago Chris Gentle was reflect what is around them.” the Artist in Residence at the Royal He added: “Also, when you look Botanical Gardens. He witnessed at at a pond you see several layers, close proximity the voraciousness of so you see things that are above other residents, namely the bats in the surface of the water, things the trees which seemed to be doing that are floating on the surface their best to kill the vegetation, and of the water, the reflections of the caterpillars that managed to turn things, and you can see things the cabbages in the vegie garden into that are in and under the water.” “mere skeletons” in just a few days. Originally from England, Chris has made Australia his home since A softer side of Australian nature the 1960s. For years he struggled was revealed to him, however, with painting the clarity of light in when he got into the herbarium Australia due to the sharpness it and discovered the wonderful dried gave to colour, the edges of objects specimens of lilies there. For some and the landscape. “I don’t think it reason they held a particular is harsh,” he remarked, “I just think attraction for him, and even though it’s different, ’cause the light is so many lilies had been “concertinaed” clear and you can see through things into boxes he found that just by – you can see through the grass drawing the plants he could evoke you know – in England the grass is the sense of the natural environment, solid and the trees are solid and the the ponds, that they came from. hedges are all solid, they are solid These drawings led to his new as walls really, you can’t see through ‘Kimberley Pond’ by Chris Gentle (Front page: ‘Pond Study #4’) Photo: Supplied exhibition of paintings and drawings anything, the clouds are solid …” entitled Ponderings which is Unlike the bats and caterpillars, being held at the Wilson Street ponds don’t share an appetite for think it comes from the subject some even going so far as to use he remained painting in Sussex, Gallery, from Saturday the August destruction. “They are lovely, calming matter, the fact that they are ponds. the word “violent” – the vibrant England “so Australia has certainly 16 to Sunday September 7. things,” says Chris Gentle. “In fact “Some people say they like oranges, greens and purples are affected my work in that sense.” Once he started looking seriously somebody made the remark that the sparkle, maybe that is the what Chris says is literally a typical at ponds Chris “realised that the paintings look very calm, that light in them – they like the reflection of central Australia. Wilson Street Gallery they are very interesting things. they have a calming influence – that sparkle and the light.” These colours would never have 30-34 Wilson Street, Newtown From an artist’s point of view is not an intentional thing but I Others comment on the colours, been utilised in his works had www.wilsonstreetgallery.com.au “If I go a week without drawing, I feel bored and worthless” Artist Profile: Chantal Labbe

Li n d a Da n i e l e can understand how people might find the gallery experience elitist. Artist Chantal Labbe cannot “A few of my friends have come pinpoint when she first started with me to exhibitions but by and drawing but her need for creative large it seems to be artists checking expression was recognised early on out other artists,” she says. “Even by some insightful school teachers. for me, the first time I visited the “From the age of 10 or 11, I was [Museum of Contemporary Art] allowed to draw throughout classes was uncomfortable. All those big in school. They realised it helped names, it was really intimidating.” me to focus and pay attention. In contrast, while having a coffee The deal was I could draw, as long and a chat at Tripod Café patrons as I was listening and drawing cannot help but feel comfortable something related to what we taking in works that are a part of were learning,” she recalls. the surroundings, like Chantal’s ‘REgurgitators’. She says while there Originally from Canada, the is no underlying theme to her work, 24-year-old came to Australia to this painting of two men in business pursue art studies and has just suits with eerily distorted heads is completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts representative of the influence of with Honours at Sydney College of film, mass media and the demands the Arts, the visual arts faculty of the of modern society on her work. University of Sydney. “My degree is “I was influenced by scary in ceramics, but I don’t like to classify movies at the time and the idea myself. I really like to work with of getting dressed every day for 3D objects but also with whatever a nine to five working day. Art is is available and whatever works.” recreating what you’re absorbing Paintings also work for the artist and a reflection of our culture. I’m and two such forays in this medium an easily influenced person and enliven the walls of her “local”, the whether it’s movies, reading fantasy, Tripod Café in Darlington. Chantal watching television, or the news, says she welcomes the chance to I soak all that in,” she explains. exhibit her art in a way that is Excited to be embarking on her community friendly and accessible. professional art career, Chantal says ‘REgurgitators’ by Chantal Labbe Photo: Supplied “It’s all about raising awareness and she is well aware of the difficulties how we can get art out into our inherent in her calling. “It’s a shame streets and community,” she says. that in the modern Western world If I go a week without drawing, with artistic and creative types, she Working as an artist it’s important to Having chosen art as her art as a profession doesn’t seem to I feel bored and worthless.” says. “We have lots of creative arts create opportunities for yourself but profession, Chantal has been to her be respected. I have to do art. If I It helps enormously, however, to centres in the area and there are so also to be part of a community where fair share of art galleries yet says she don’t draw everyday it’s a problem. live in a community that abounds many talented young artists around. artists can connect and feel validated.” 10 The Review August ’08

beautiful in an aesthetically pleasing epitomised high-end fashion. Australia’s Next Top Model way. My beauty is more indirect. Girdwood made the over-the-top The agencies from New York could outfit believable. She had the depth appreciate that,” she said. and individuality to connect with the real story “I have Scottish heritage… my the character she was portraying. look was labelled Irish-chic. A good While the image would not strike the model doesn’t necessarily look like wider public, it is the only successful An d r e Ra n g i a h the girl next door, and I’m not… editorial image of the series. I also got a feeling that the agencies Reality television series Australia’s Fashion exists in oscillation in New York appreciated my genuine Next Top Model claims to unveil between the mainstream and passion for fashion and the arts, the processes involved in becoming avant-garde. This is apparent in [which the audience did not get a model. The mainstream nature the distinction between commercial to see].” of the medium causes its content and editorial models, the latter During her stay in the Big Apple, to become commercialised and working in high-end fashion and Girdwood took the shot of the series. ironically distanced from reality. possessing less obvious beauty. Dressed in a white, one-shouldered Since the show’s conclusion the top with large ruffle detail by Lanvin, Sydney-born university student has Alexandra Girdwood is one such cigarette cut Balenciaga pants with been on castings daily, vying for spots example – her freckly skin, extreme patent leather detailing, Yves Saint in look books, parades, ad campaigns bone structure and squinty eyes left Lauren platform pumps (from and editorial spreads. Alexandra her runner-up in this year’s Australia’s their sought-after Spring 07/08 Girdwood currently works amongst Next Top Model. The viewing public ready-to-wear collection) and hat by Sydney’s fashion elite – right where may have overlooked her obscure Comme Des Garcons, the ensemble she belongs. beauty, but the industry has not. The three most influential of the six judges, Editor of Vogue Magazine, Kirstie Clements, renowned designer, Alex Perry, and model director, Priscilla Leighton-Clark, all sided with Girdwood. The industry power players believed the six-foot model held a look of the future. The show’s Alexandra Girdwood in New York Photo: Antoine Verglas resident stylist, Jonathon Peace, ex-model Charlotte Dawson and make-up artist, Napoleon Perdis, as the announcement was made and winner, Demelza Revesby. believed otherwise. told me that everyone at the agency While in New York, Girdwood With the panel’s vote ending in a wanted me there, so I felt like I had was also the clear favourite of draw, the audience vote determined all the support that I needed to get international model house Marilyn the result, leaving Girdwood in on with modelling,” Girdwood told Agency. Bookers found her portfolio second place. Interestingly she did the South Sydney Herald. the strongest, together with her style not seem too phased by the outcome, The three chief judges were and fashion knowledge, which is taking solace in impressing those not the only ones impressed by essential to prosper in the world’s Cafe of the Month: who set the agenda for beauty trends. Girdwood. At Rosemount Australian fashion capital. “It was very validating getting Fashion Week, Girdwood secured “My highlight of the show was Mayan magic at Meriton Kirstie, Priscilla and Alex Perry’s an impressive seven runway shows, definitely the trip to New York vote. Priscilla came up to me as soon compared to only four by top model … [The two other finalists] are Sc o t t Wi n t e r Guacomol with Green Leaves and soft cream Feta. South Sydney Crossword The very musical and flamboyant We were beside ourselves at the ( ) * + , - . / Last month’s solution Roberto Orellana of the Mayan authenticity of the atmosphere, ( ) * + , - . Cafe, situated at 32 Dank Street somewhat incongurous for the 0 (' P IV C E A N D IV R T U E T / 0 R EEM A R U T E O U A T T G (corner of Dank and South Meriton Estate. 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*' *( August 31 will win a mystery prize. kinds of chilli and cinnamon- consumption either by donation or Send completed puzzle to: South flavoured hot chocolate from the purchase we provide the education Sydney Crossword PO Box 2360 different regions of Guatemala. programs to give the Mayans Strawberry Hills NSW 2012. While marvelling in the the necessary tools to shake off decorative coloured rugs, pan-pipe the status quo of poverty and ACROSS DOWN mountain music and cultural disempowerment and help them 9 The stellar belted hunter (5) 1 Search thoroughly for honey (4) Guatemalan memorabilia, I couldn’t regain their own destiny.” 10 Gabriel models Chanel rag! (9) 2 Bush pig sounding like an uncultivated dullard (4,4) help but notice the interesting I left the Mayan merry and 11 Make a mess of B-grade performance with broken leg (9) 3 Tin can preserves pre-Columbian Peruvians (4) homemade cake and dessert display. fulfilled, as well as culturally 12 The select few even feel little (5) 4 40,000 year old dance theatre company (8) I also noticed the evening tapas enriched from learning about the 13 Equipment of an executioner, a bikey or a pilot (7) 5 Stammered aces provided by portals (6) menu and, as there was not time for Mayan people who grow their 15 T-boned artistic interpretation employing parody (7) 6 Residential block a potential downpour looming over Redfern Station (5,5) breakfast – I was in a rush – I made coffee and live for their traditions, 17,18,20 Spooner’s work and bills recalls the ill-fated explorers (5,3,5) 7 Endless lurgies become less becoming (6) a quick essential dinner booking. costumes, culture and language. 22 Unfair sashimi dish (3,4) 8 Antiquated form of old (4) I was advised by Roberto that The Mayan descendants of 25 Off our tree to change course (2-5) 13 Outback cobra, outback town (5) the place fills quickly because of Guatemala have had a continuous 26 Ceiling check (5) 14 Contemporary Christmas? (7,3) the wonderful live acoustic music 500 years of colonisation and 27 Paradoxically squeaky clean footwear of a famously dodgy brigade (5,4) 16 Castle is held by a hereditary social class (5) that fills this amazing little hub of exploitation which has left them in 30 Anabranch echoing the swagman’s ghost (9) 19 Ruthless Darlinghurst sweethearts! (8) colour and culture. a situation of extreme poverty. With 31 Game conceded by a cornered king (5) 21 Beheading slaughter causes hilarity (8) We devoured a tapas starter just one visit to Mayan you can can 23 Head west instead of south for simple nun’s headdress (6) of Chicken Mole, free-range ensure that their dignity, culture Chicken in a Chilli and Cinnamon and traditions can be preserved. 24 An owl’s disturbed to discover a poet and former Redfern local (6) Chocolate Sauce (strange, but rich, 26 Part of ear from part of elbow (4) savoury and delicious) with Sesame Mains average at $25. 28 Preacher maintains the word for every one (4) Seeds served inside Soft Corn For more information visit 29 Not hard (4) Tortillas with Black Beans, Salsa, www.mayancoffee.com.au The South Sydney Herald – August 2008 11

News cont’d Apocalyptic vision at Newtown Mission

Katherine Keefe beyond their lives, and the smallness of human lives, into the great eternal A pregnant woman being tormented and cosmic purposes of God. It will by a seven-headed dragon – just one attract people from near and far to see of the terrifying yet strangely beautiful this unique painting. It will provide an images depicted by artist Kon Parris alternative view of the purpose of life, on the 300 square metre Book of Rev- and challenge all viewers to ask, ‘What elation mural soon to be fixed to the does this mean? What is the end of the ceiling of the heritage-listed Newtown world like? And what does it mean for Mission Chapel. my life?’ It will challenge viewers to re- evaluate their understanding of God and It’s been seven years since artist of their own lives, and what will become Kon Parris began his creation. But, of them at the end of time.” aside from the impressive dedication And what does become of us at the and awe-inspiring scale of this huge end of time? Is the rise of evil, portrayed ceiling mural, how do these old-world within the Book of Revelation, appealing apocalyptic visions fit into a twenty-first to that same surface emotion which century context? capitalist culture readily toys with – fear? Doug Clements, Senior Pastor at Are we being scared into the church? Kon Parris applies the finishing touches Photo: Supplied Newtown Mission, says the images Pastor Clements says, “The Book should challenge us to think beyond our- of Revelation shows the awful conse- According to Richard Luke, also of “to interact with the public regarding and Sydney, but Australia-wide and even selves. quences of rejecting the Creator and the Newtown Mission, the Book of one of the Bible’s most spectacular and overseas.” “In a prime position in King Street, for Redeemer of the world – of the world Revelation is ultimately one of hope and engrossing books. We believe the giant And what do local residents think? all to see and ponder on, we believe it turning its back on the offer of transform- warning, and the mural will be an oppor- mural in our chapel will ultimately It would be interesting to hear some will create a challenge in people to think ing power.” tunity for pastors, elders and members attract visitors from not only Newtown thoughts from the local community. Farewell to Wayside’s Elma Fleming Volunteers help Reem Al-Gharabally

After 10 years Elma Fleming’s to provide shelter tenure as manager of the crisis centre at the famous Kings Cross charity, the Wayside Chapel, has ended. for homeless The list of accolades for her humani- tarian work is long, including Australia Andrew Collis Day Ambassador and NSW Local Hero, but Ms Fleming does not like talking For more than 30 years the Cana about herself – or her retrenchment. Communities, a volunteer-based “The manager of the crisis centre is organisation that receives no govern- now going to be more of an administra- ment funding, has been offering tive role and I am a people person,” services to people in need. Its focus is she says. on people “most in need” – suffering Established in 1964, the Wayside from loneliness, mental illness, addic- Chapel provides support for the home- tions, homelessness – and alienated less, people suffering from substance Elma Fleming with granddaughter Rebecca, Jodie and Chris outside the Wayside Chapel Photo: Ali Blogg within society. Cana operates a café addictions, mental issues as well as in Redfern, several community homes victims of domestic abuse. 20 years ago as a volunteer before a degree in psychology, nursing, drug in and around the inner city, as well Ms Fleming started at the centre becoming a paid member of staff. With and alcohol counselling qualifications, as “church shelters” providing emer- she refers to herself modestly as a “jack gency overnight accommodation. of all trades”. To thousands of people in the Cross Kieran Mahony, a young man in over the years she is known as “Mum” or his 20s, is Coordinator of the Garden “Aunty” but, with characteristic modesty, Shelter at the South Sydney Uniting Ms Fleming says, “I just do stuff”. Church in Waterloo. Each Wednesday The “stuff” she does includes rushing from 8pm the church hall is converted to hospital to be by the side of someone into a dormitory for between five and 15 who might have no one else, to help a men. In the morning, volunteers provide Local Action Plans woman give birth on a street corner, to a light breakfast. “Our volunteers are stand by those who are in trouble in great,” Mr Mahony says. “One of the court or to visit in prison, or just chat things I really like about this work is to people who come through the doors meeting with others who’ve chosen A guest at the Garden Shelter Photo: Andrew Collis Matching Grants Program of the Wayside Chapel. to be here.” for Community Groups and Organisations “A lot of people come here because A lawyer by day, Mr Mahony enjoys Homeless Persons’ Information service they are accepted, because they are the change of pace volunteering with refers the guests for the night, and lonely, because they can talk,” she Cana affords. “I get to practice a differ- maintains contact by phone throughout The City of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest says. “We work with a non-judgemental ent skill set, and to share experiences the night. It’s not unusual for the men from community based organisations, committees and framework and I think it is nice that in and stories with the guests at the to want to get to sleep quite early, but groups for funding from the City’s Local Action Plans this day and age there is still a place Shelter. We learn a lot from them.” there’s always time for a chat. We try to Matching Grants Program. where people can come and not be Currently, there is a need for celebrate birthdays, too, when appropri- judged.” volunteers. “We've recently had a ate. There’s always a cheesecake in the The Matching Grants Program provides support for “I bore people by telling them that few people leave Sydney, so some fridge, just in case.” grass roots community projects. Resources raised by the mental health and drug and alcohol of us have been working extra shifts One of Cana’s long-term volunteers, community are matched in-cash or in-kind by the City of problems do not respect colour or [ordinarily, volunteers commit to just Joel Turner, has just completed a Sydney.The program has been established in response to creed. We have professional people one Wednesday per month].” four-month bicycle ride from Perth to the outcomes of the Local Action Plan Strategy. on our books and they have the same What can a new volunteer at the Sydney, in support of the Flying Doctor problems as people who left school at Shelter expect? “At first, we’d roster a Service. “Our volunteers are definitely For details and an application form for the Matching 10,” she says. new volunteer alongside someone more interesting, outgoing and enterprising Grants Program please visit www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/ She is bemused by the attention her experienced. There are two shifts: the people,” Mr Mahony says. Development/LocalActionPlans or contact Lynne Welch on work receives. evening shift from 8 to 10.30pm; and (02) 9265 9217 or at [email protected] “The local hero thing bothered me the overnight shift from 10pm to 8am. Contact Kieran Mahony on 0402 564 871 because everybody who does this sort We have two or three if possible on or [email protected] Submissions close Monday 22 September 2008. of work deserves to be recognised and the evening shift, and two overnight. Cana Communities: www.cana.org.au . no one person should be singled out,” Women volunteers are not given Homeless Persons Information referrals, she says. overnight shifts. emergency accommodation She is returning to the Wayside Chapel to “A typical night begins with setting up Phone (02) 9265 9081 or manage its annual Christmas event. mattresses and the tea and coffee. The 1800 234 566 8-10pm 7 days. 12 The South Sydney Herald – August 2008

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ADVERTISEMENT City of Sydney Council Kristina Elections ’08 Candidate profiles Keneally MP With the Council elections just over a month away (September 13), our writers have MEMBER been interviewing the candidates. We’ll have more profiles in the next issue. FOR HEFFRON

Meredith cooperation with other Government What do you see as most urgent in Burgmann arms – rather than just criticise. the policy areas at the moment? Delivering better services Labor Party Equity underlies Meredith’s Mayoral Candidate What do you think you would add to vision for 2030: “The socially and the leadership of the City Council? economically vulnerable should not and infrastructure in Heffron By John August “A major challenge is real accessibility be left behind – services should be and consultation, which I’m provided throughout life. Clover has What experience have you had in committed to. Clover’s inaccessibility not provided any Council funded activity in a local council area? is renowned – partly from having two childcare places. It’s also important Heffron School Meredith Burgmann’s claimed jobs. It’s also because “consultation” that Council not just make itself strengths originate in past activity takes place at the last moment.” carbon efficient, but also help Leaving Age Forum against development – as a Glebe/ residents and businesses towards that. Leichhardt activist and a campaigner What would you want to change against developer contributions in policies for the City of Sydney? Meredith distances herself from Frank Thank you to those teachers, Principals, parents and students within the Labor Party. Meredith’s concerns include equity: Sartor, noting she is in a different from the Heffron area who attended our forum last week at JJ “While more than half of Sydney faction, with a particular interest in “I was arrested for fighting Council is south of Cleveland equity and challenging development Cahill Memorial High School to discuss the Iemma Government’s corruption in the then Leichhardt Street, it’s received only one of six – but also comments that Clover’s plans to encourage kids to stay at school. Council, and also while fighting infrastructure projects. I’m certainly economic management is a lot the Green Bans, which I wrote a in favour of Wards – something worse than Sartor’s. In contrast to PhD and book on. I’ve experience Clover supported till they became Sartor, Clover has downgraded the As part of the NSW State Plan, the Iemma Government has from activism, academia, State inconvenient. Wards provide capital works fund and presided announced plans to raise the minimum school leaving age Government and Local Government, geographic representation, and over numerous cost over-runs. which I can draw on to support make by-elections much easier. in New South Wales.

We held this forum to give students, teachers, Principals, Chris Car use in the City is a serious to add suitable conditions to DA and parents the chance to have their say on ways the Iemma HARRIS and growing problem. The noise, approvals on non-council sites Government can ensure that more student’s complete year 12 Greens Party congestion and pollution caused by deemed suitable for tri-generation. Mayoral Candidate cars and buses detract from the natural and vocational training- one of our priorities under the NSW beauty and vibrancy of the City. I would seek to further cut the State Plan. By Wendy Collis City’s greenhouse gas emissions Councils are also not allowed to by limiting parking spaces What do you think you would add to require more than BASIX when for cars in new developments Through the State Plan, we recognise that not every student the leadership of the City Council? setting building standards. It would and promoting practical measures wants to do the HSC- and the students at the forum echoed our As the Lord Mayor I would be better if councils could require to increase bicycle use. I would seek to position the council as higher standards to improve our also position the City as a leader in priorities in their appreciation of flexible options such as VET. a leader in the effort to reduce environmental performance. promoting, providing and facilitating greenhouse gas emissions by affordable housing schemes, either using the considerable influence What is your vision for the directly or via collaboration with The students raised some valuable suggestions, particularly and financial clout of the City to City of Sydney 2030? affordable housing cooperatives. in terms of improvements that could be made to the HSC form partnerships with other councils. As Lord Mayor I would set a vision and the syllabus in years 9 and 10, to keep them engaged for goals that can be delivered by I want Sydney to be socially inclusive What experience have you had in Council. Two urgent initiatives by allocating resources to those from in their education. activity in a local council area? include collaboration with other non-English speaking backgrounds and I have been a member of local councils to develop a solar thermal our significant Indigenous community. Greens groups for 11 years and have power plant that would deliver 100 per I think it’s important that the Minister for Education is aware worked on a number of campaigns cent emission-free energy sufficient Do you support the proposal of these suggestions and so I will be bringing the ideas from opposing over-development and for the needs of participating councils, that councillors look after preserving public land. I have and a system of waste disposal specific areas (i.e., wards)? the forum to the Minister’s attention in coming weeks. been a City of Sydney councillor that would divert 100 per cent of Yes. The ward system is more for four-and-a-half years, with one waste from landfill. I would also democratic and allows for The research is clear- staying at school brings with it economic, year as Deputy Lord Mayor. seek to increase energy efficiency genuine independents and a by looking for opportunities for wider diversity of representation. employment, social and personal benefits as well as higher What are the most difficult tri-generation on sites that Council It also enables candidates with incomes and lower unemployment later on in life. aspects of working with the controls and by lobbying the State few financial resources to compete City of Sydney just now? Government to allow Council against the major parties.

The forum was about giving those people who will directly

benefit from any changes we make, the chance to have a Shayne What experience have you had in What is your vision for say on this important issue. MALLARD activity in a local council area? the City of Sydney? Liberal Party I have been a councillor in Sydney I don’t subscribe to the agenda of Mayoral Candidate for eight years. I was elected to the 2030. I’m speaking about today. I Anyone wishing to view the Iemma Government’s proposal City of Sydney Council in 2004. think we need to reassert ourselves should visit www.det.nsw.gov.au. By Ellice Mol and rebuild to get back in front. I’m all What are the most difficult about getting this city moving forward What do you think you would add to aspects of working with the today. There is too much talk about If you were not at the forum, I encourage you to comment the leadership of the City Council? City of Sydney just now? 2030 and not enough talk about 2009. on the School Leaving Age Review by writing to GPO Box 33, Financial capability and choice. The most difficult aspects of working Essentially, there are three very with the City of Sydney lie in two Do you support the proposal Sydney NSW 2001 or via email at [email protected] left wing candidates. I am a more areas. One is the Lord Mayor and her that councillors look after conservative mainstream candidate political party having total control, specific areas (i.e., wards)? and I am concerned about the so Greens and other parties are I do support wards, because they are finances of the council. We have excluded from decision making, and more democratic. The local chamber Kristina Keneally MP a global recession descending on second, Clover Moore requires most of commerce can be elected to the us, and Australia won’t be exempt. of the meetings to be held during the council without having to raise the Member for Heffron This administration, under Clover day, which makes it very hard for a $50,000 or $60,000 required to get on Shop 117, 747 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW 2018 Moore, has been spending big since working person with a family. All of the council. That’s the cost involved in day one. We will give the council her councillors are self-funded retirees. communicating with 100,000 voters. Phone: (02) 9699 8166 Fax: (02) 9699 8222 accountability and balance. Without I’m the youngest at 43 and it’s very Email: [email protected] a balanced council, Sydney’s much a baby boomer club – difficult financial future is at stake. for a young person or full time worker. The South Sydney Herald – August 2008 13 Comment & Opinion

EDITORIAL Cartoon: norrie mAy-welby oncerns over the the press release stated (June 4), before allegations that it puts an unhealthy appropriateness of suggesting that some schools are and inappropriate emphasis on C Hillsong Church’s ‘Shine’ taking advantage of federal funding for physical appearance are investigated. program (targeting “at-risk” chaplains (established by the Howard It joins the NSW Federation of young girls) within our public government) in order to purchase Parents & Citizens in concern that schools – Alexandria Park the ‘Shine’ program (among others). the program could well damage the included – are understandable. Students and parents deserve self-esteem of the girls it purports better. Students deserve education to help. The SSH concurs. It is difficult to see anything positive and counselling, on matters in reinforcing what seem blatantly pertaining to personal health and ver the past two years Ben patriarchal gender stereotypes – development, at the hands of Falkenmire has contributed personal grooming, deportment qualified professionals. Parents and Oa great deal to the SSH – as and politeness as key lessons for guardians deserve opportunity to a journalist, an editor, and in girls. (Apparently, there is a partner make informed choices in regard to terms of business organisation. program, ‘Strength’, for boys.) public school programs and providers. Next month Ben travels to Berlin to Recent reports, in News and Fairfax (Of related concern is a Presbyterian- pursue studies in literature. We take publications, expressing concern of Church-sponsored sex education this opportunity to thank him for teachers, parents, youth workers and program called ‘Choices of Life’.) high-quality contributions, and politicians maintain a line instigated There is a place for religious to wish him every success. two months ago by the Australian education in our schools – for trained Chris Fischer has taken on Democrats. “At-risk girls have enough and accountable religious instructors, responsibilities at the SSH for difficulties in their lives without the not chaplains/beauty-therapists. advertising and promotion. Chris has a added burden of social aspiration and The NSW Greens have called degree in business and is undertaking the consumption of beauty products,” for ‘Shine’ to be suspended while post-grad studies in arts administration.

FAITH SOUTH SYDNEY ENVIRONMENT The sins of the church Pilgrims proved me wrong. Why?

Dorothy McRae-McMahon God is turned into a monster and the Anna Christie The consumption of fast food, soft contractors have made in fleets of special spiritual life which they were taught to drinks and alcohol in public places vehicles and bins. Sydney has just shared a week with value is almost certainly ended. They When I discovered how generates massive litter problems for the The Institute for Sustainable Futures thousands of joyful pilgrims. Auxiliary fear to turn each corner of their lives few resources had been whole community. I was saddened to go recommended in its 2001 report, ‘Inde- Bishop Anthony Fisher, who did much in case there is another predator and devoted to managing the all the way to Litchfield National Park pendent Review of Container Deposit of the organising for World Youth Day see themselves as something that is stream of waste in public places dur- in the Northern Territory last month, to Legislation in New South Wales’ that celebrations, obviously feels that it “dirty” – ironically unacceptable to the ing the World Youth Day ’08 week, I walk half an hour to an idyllic pure rock NSW should introduce CDL. I heard was inappropriate for people to take God who was once presented to them. was scared. pool and see a nearly metre long water at the time, that representatives of the away from that celebratory atmos- What is there to live for? monitor in its habitat … with a VB beer beverage industries rushed to make phere with their “crankiness”. Of course, every member of the I imagined several hundreds of can right next to it. appointments with the Minister for the church, its clergy and even its popes thousands of visitors roaming around Kerbside recycling only captures the Environment’s staff at Parliament House As a member of the Christian clergy, are profoundly human. The recognition the city depositing drink containers and containers and packaging that are con- to oppose the report. The report was I would hope that this relatively young of that is, in many ways, at the heart take-away food packaging in overflowing sumed at home. A very large proportion shelved, along with plans for CDL. bishop pauses longer one day to look of religious life – you know all too well bins. I predicted that a trend I have been of containers leaks into the landfill waste What WYD ’08 proved to me is that into the faces of those who have been that you are not God and you bow observing since the Sydney 2000 Olym- stream, and into the natural environment huge numbers of people can congregate betrayed by the church. Not even the in remorse before that God. You own pics – the decline in the environmental where it is not feasible to ever collect in public places without causing massive Pope will really be able to feel their your failures and begin again in hope management of major public events – it – except on Clean Up Australia Day. litter problems, if they avoid the main suffering, in spite of his no doubt and faith. However, sexual assault or would be apparent once more. Given that Public places recycling is very dif- driver of the problem: the consumption well-intentioned claims in his apology abuse is not just a sin, it is a crime in this was to be the biggest event in Sydney ficult, and resources are rarely devoted of junk food and beverages. to those who have been abused and every society. since the Olympics, I imagined that litter to making it work effectively. That’s If the cost of raw materials for packag- assaulted by members of his clergy. I If there is one sacred responsibility would have an enormous presence, as it why environmental activists have been ing continues to rise, the solution might am sure that he was genuinely trying which we members of the clergy carry, did at the Cologne World Youth Day ’05 lobbying for years to introduce Container be led by the market, rather than regula- to express his empathy, but no-one can it is to protect and sustain the trust of where pilgrims brought shame to their Deposit Legislation, or CDL. Where tion. Remember, plastic is a by-product of really get inside the suffering of another. a child. When that trust is agonisingly cause by rubbishing that city. a deposit is redeemable at authorised oil and as the price of crude oil goes up We can only stand beside that person betrayed, as it has been in the case of But I was wrong. Why? Was it the recycling centres, it creates an incentive so has the cost of plastic. We might soon and grieve with their pain. sexual abuse, we may not expect that superb signage and facilities to enable to return containers. reach a “tipping point” where the cost I believe that the suffering caused those concerned will stand politely at a effective recycling? Was it a plan to South Australia has had a CDL system of containers drives a rush to container when someone, especially a child, distance. Nor may we hand them over minimise non-recyclable waste? No. for many years and in 2003 expanded it. deposits in NSW. is sexually abused by a member of to people of our choosing to deal with As I observed the pilgrims, who Surveys show that 97 per cent of South the clergy or another of the church’s and get on with our lives as though it traversed Sydney in groups calling out Australians support this policy. With representatives is possibly one of the never happened. Even sincere apologies “Santa Maria!” and “Benny! Benny! near-unanimous community support, it If you would like to suggest environmental greatest forms of abuse. Why? Because are not enough. We will know that, Benny!” waving brightly coloured flags, is a very popular policy. issues in South Sydney that need investigation, that terrible act is done by one who if we dare to talk directly with those and with their distinctive orange back Opponents of CDL believe it under- please contact Anna Christie by email: claims to carry the word of God to the who have been shattered. They will, of packs, I came to notice that they all had mines the financial viability of kerbside people. It is done by one who holds the course, want justice in the terms which a water bottle and they never appeared recycling and jeopardises the investments [email protected] life of Christ as the bread and wine is they will describe if we will listen. They to be eating take-away food. that local government and private waste lifted during the Eucharist. In a sense also want us to come as close to them as the sacrilege that is committed must we do to those who applaud us and join seem, to those who are abused, to be in our prayers and processions. former TNT towers. The status of Frank Sartor is drunk with power: done in the name of God. We can never bring her back or take READERS’ Mr Syron’s lease is unclear, but he he is carving up this heritage site Sexual abuse of a child shatters that away from her abused sister the betrayal has done nothing wrong. like a charcoal chicken, unlike the child’s life in ways which may never which she, too, experienced at the LETTERS He was provided with a large, University of Sydney’s plans which be repaired. No matter how much hands of one who claimed to be God’s leaky shed which he repaired respect heritage values and honour love, counselling and support that child representative. One day the church will Heritage heresy himself, an allowance, now revoked, open spaces. receives, trust can never be restored. face its God and know what it has done. and a computer with no PIN which Frank Sartor, also the NSW Innocence is destroyed forever. This In the meantime, maybe some of us in Frank Sartor’s plans to demolish fails to function. He is preparing a Minister for the Arts, should doesn’t mean that some people cannot the church can do much better than some of the Eveleigh Railway dossier of the magnificent stories provide a more appropriate facility and do not manage to take up their we have done. Workshops, a site of world heritage behind the 1300 art works he is and upgrade the Mr Syron’s lives again, but many are not able to significance, is heritage heresy: curating on site. current facility to acceptable do that. Community members can “Run for they will transform Redfern into Mr Syron’s most famous 1978 standards of security and art Why would a young person like Emma” in the City to Surf fun run. “Redfern Heights”, and create a work, ‘Judgement of his peers’ conservation practices. Emma Foster choose to die rather than Emma’s parents, Chrissie and Anthony vanilla society. for which he was recently offered reclaim her life, when she has loving Foster and her sister Katherine, are In their wake, distinguished (but refused) $1.5 million, leans Andrew Woodhouse parents and other support? We will joining with ASCA, Advocates for Indigenous artist, Gordon Syron, will casually and forlornly on a kitchen President never know the answer to that in full. Survivors of Child Abuse in trying to be evicted to build a multi-million table in the cavernous tin shed. Australian Heritage Institute Inc However, some people who have been raise money in her memory to help other dollar development of apartment Gordon Syron’s work is important to 3 McDonald Street sexually abused by the church find that abuse victims. See the details on page 15. blocks as tall as the nearby Indigenous and Australian culture. Potts Point 14 The South Sydney Herald – August 2008 Features Ending homelessness A new focus for the Mercy Foundation

SSH results. The idea that there should Ground initiative in Sydney. Felicity is always be a group of vulnerable, usually working closely with Councillor Marcelle The Mercy Foundation which traumatised and sometimes very unwell Hoff, from the City of Sydney, also a has been based in Waterloo for people sleeping in our streets must be passionate supporter of the Common over a decade has been an advocate challenged. It has been successfully Ground approach. for many groups of people and challenged elsewhere. The Mercy Foundation recently made has provided financial support for Early in 2008 a new CEO of the Mercy a full submission to the Federal Govern- the implementation of projects Foundation was appointed. Felicity ment’s Green Paper on Homelessness covering a wide range of social Reynolds began work in late March and ‘Which way home?’ Everyone associ- justice initiatives. things are already well underway. ated with the foundation is excited at Felicity, who used to manage a com- the possibilities and support the new The Foundation, through its seed munity and homelessness services unit government’s decision to do something funding to the Asian Women at Work at the City of Sydney is not new to the about homelessness. Association, played an important role area or to the issues. She has seen first In May, the Mercy Foundation in the successful FairWear campaign, a hand the impact of poorly resourced co-hosted with the Schizophrenia Fellow- campaign which resulted in fairer wages services, lack of affordable and appro- ship of NSW, a roundtable discussion for and better conditions for outworkers priate housing and the lack of support senior government and non-government employed in the clothing and textile services for some of the most vulnerable representatives with an interest in home- Industry. Other projects supported by people in our city. lessness. The guest speaker at this event the Mercy Foundation have included Last year Felicity visited North was Mr Philip Mangano, the Executive programs for refugees and asylum America on a Churchill Fellowship, Director of the United States Interagency seekers and educational, environmental investigating programs that have suc- Council on Homelessness (USICH). and indigenous projects throughout cessfully assisted chronically homeless Encouraging local businesses, serv- Sydney, New South Wales and across people. She knows that there is no one ices, government agencies and others Australia. magic solution to ending homelessness, to work together to end the disgrace Founded by the North Sydney Sisters but there are a range of successful in their communities, USICH has been of Mercy in the late 1980s, the goal permanent housing programs and other instrumental in supporting more than Anthony Dafino Photo: Devi Noronha of the Foundation has always been to strategies that are getting great results 300 local communities to develop 10 year focus on issues that impact on the most elsewhere in the world. plans to end homelessness. Mr Mangano disadvantaged people in our communi- Already the Mercy Foundation has very eloquently clarified the problem: “If ties. The main aim of the Foundation is become a founding member of the humanitarian gestures, compassion and When life’s a drag, to change the structures that contribute Australian Common Ground Alliance. charity could have ended homelessness, to social inequity rather than responses This new group also has a new Patron, they would have by now. It is time to that don’t challenge the systems that the Prime Minister’s wife – Therese do something different, something that frock up! sustain disadvantage. Rein. Ms Rein has openly expressed her solves it, not services it.” In a review of the Mercy Foundation support for Common Ground and visited in 2007, the Sisters of Mercy and the the New York organisation when she was The Mercy Foundation’s new website Devi Noronha it’s made half your performance, Board decided that the future direction in the USA earlier this year. will be online very soon. Keep in touch already, by looking fabulous.” of the foundation would be to work The Alliance will be helping to with these activities by visiting It’s the simple pleasures in life that When asked if he ever gets nostalgic towards ending chronic homelessness. develop new supportive housing initia- www.mercyfoundation.com.au bring Anthony Dafino the most joy. about the past and his hey-day of Sound impossible? tives across Australia. If you would like to support the work Despite a highly successful career in making costumes and working full-time There is now some great evidence The Mercy Foundation is also cur- of the Sisters of Mercy through the costume-making that has spanned on drag performances, Dafino asserts from the UK, the USA and Canada that rently working with a number of other Mercy Foundation contact them on nearly a decade and led him to make that the anticipation and excitement it is possible to plan to end chronic interested people and organisations (02) 9699 8726 or email garments for famous names such as that used to be involved with the whole homelessness and with some substantial to try to implement the first Common [email protected] Tina Arena and Jimmy Barnes, he process does not exist for him anymore. considers these achievements trivial “It’s not like the old days when the in comparison to the source of his drag queens used to get really creative greatest satisfaction: the pleasure and we’d sit up all night with a hot One country? that he creates for each individual glue-gun and make these fabulous customer. “If they feel good in their costumes for our show – you don’t costumes,” he says, “then that’s see that as much anymore,” he says. Ideas from Palestinian Ali Abunimah what makes me feel happy inside.” Dafino still hosts a show one night a week at Arq nightclub as Dorothy McRae-McMahon the NSW Parliament House. One was a Bank, Gaza, Israel and the Diaspora. A self-taught dressmaker, 40-year- Chelsea Bun, but is happy to step celebration by the Jewish community They, too, desperately longed for their old Dafino began making costumes out of the limelight and “let all the It was more than three decades ago and members of the public, together homeland. for himself when he regularly young ones have their go now and and we were flying towards Tel Aviv. with some parliamentary leaders from When people give up hope for justice starred in shows on the Sydney drag enjoy performing – enjoy what I once My companion was Shulamit Aloni, a all sides of the house. The other was the and peace, Ali remembers the 300 year circuit 15 years ago as the infamous enjoyed. It’s time for me to move on.” member of the Israeli Parliament, and marking of the Nakba (the Catastrophe) struggles of both South Africa and North- Chelsea Bun. It was the creativity These days, his foremost concerns we had been at a conference together. by the Palestinian community and mem- ern Ireland. His dream is to see Hamas involved with designing outfits for his are centred on his thriving business, She was sharing with me the longings bers of the public, also accompanied by and the Likud sitting down at the table performances that was the catalyst looking after his mother and generally and hopes of the Jewish people for a mixture of parliamentarians. and working out power sharing, and for Dafino’s transition to evolve being the kind-hearted, people-focused what they believe is their homeland At the Palestinian gathering, speaker pointed out that a recent poll indicated into the business of professional person that he is. A believer in karma, in Israel. Ali Abunimah, a Research Fellow at the that 60 per cent of Israelis now support costume-making, when he started up he asserts that if you enact good deeds Palestinian Centre in Washington and the talks with Hamas. He sees the need House of Priscilla, nine years ago. in this world, then positive things I was then met by my hosts for author of a new book, One Country, was to humanise one’s opponents rather Today, he is consistently busy will come your way, in return. If the the stay in Palestine/Israel who were welcomed by Minister Paul Lynch and than painting them as the intractable and his clientele is comprised of ongoing success of House of Priscilla Christian Palestinians. They were to Shadow Minister Chris Hartcher. The enemies. This would mean getting to 50 per cent costumes for drag and is proof of these principles, it is certain take me to the refugee camps and some night was chaired by Adjunct Professor know each other on a “level playing straight-people (fancy dress, etc.), that Dafino has given a great deal to the community development projects so Peter Manning. field” so that “violence doesn’t keep with the other 50 per cent made up community. He has mentored a number that I could see the work being funded Ali Abunimah noted that both NSW filling the void”. of children’s dancewear. However, of drag queens throughout the years, by the Australian Council of Churches. and Federal parliamentary leaders had He sees Australia, a country outside Dafino is satisfied with the way that as well as helped to initiate the launch We travelled through Nazareth and I was focused on celebrating the establishing of the earlier negotiations, as having a House of Priscilla has matured into of many professional careers, such as surprised to see old hospitals and uni- the State of Israel on the 60th anniversary potentially important role in encouraging a costume shop for all ages, over Minnie Cooper, Kitty Glitter, Vanity Fair, versities – signs of a quite sophisticated of the partition. This had wounded the Hamas to the discussions. The three the last few years. “I love making Courtney Act, Tora Hymen, Charisma community that had been there before Palestinian communities as, obviously, main issues for him are the denial the children’s dancewear,” he says, Belle and Miss Tiffany, to name a few. the partition in 1947 when the state of the decision had a huge and disastrous of Palestinian rights to return home, “because they’re not hard to make, He says, “I think my biggest claim Israel was established. impact on their lives. His father had justice for the West Bank and Gaza and you can really glitz them up and the to fame is that I have helped a lot of Then I entered the refugee camp in originally worked in the first building the ending of discrimination against children really appreciate your efforts.” young drag queens throughout my Ramullah and listened to the stories in Jerusalem to have central heating and Palestinians in Israel. Then, borrowing Dafino’s passion for his work career and business, so that a lot of of a people, many of whom had been remembers creative and friendly relation- two principles from the negotiations is evident in the way that he talks them are living their dream- careers there for decades and who wept as they ships between Jewish and Palestinian between the parties concerned in South about putting his heart and soul into in drag now – and that’s something showed me the houses and olive trees people who lived there. Africa and Northern Ireland, he believes each costume that he creates. He that makes me very happy!” which had been in their families, in some Then the war began, with the cruel- that “any system of government must insists on the important connection cases, for 500 years. ties of the Stern Gang and hundreds of involve equality for all citizens and between wearing a quality garment House of Priscilla Back in Sydney, in 2008, on the thousands of Palestinians fled, but still refugee rights of return”. and the outcome of an event itself. Level 1, 47 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst 60th Anniversary of the partitioning hoped to return. More than 500 towns Maybe there is a part that Australia “If you look good, you perform well,” Phone (02) 9286 3023 of Palestine and the establishing of the were depopulated and renamed. The could play in trying to bring to an end the he says, “And I think on stage that Email [email protected] State of Israel, two events took place at Palestinians were spread across the West sufferings and war in the Middle East. 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Newtown Jets captain Jimmy Andersen gets the full treatment from the big Windsor Wolves forwards Photo: Mike Biboudis Alex Rovers – the first 60 years Newtown Jets Perry Johnstone The club fielded two teams in its eight years straight, and a record that inaugural season of 1948 and it didn’t will surely stand the test of time. In the early months of 1948 take long to enjoy success, winning The 1965 season will go down as half a dozen men got together both the under 21s and under 17s one of the greatest in the club’s history savaged by the and decided it was time for the premierships in 1949. In fact, the with premiership victories in the district local community of Alexandria club won the under 21s competition A-grade competition, plus premierships to have its own rugby league team. each year from 1949 to 1953, only in the under 21s, under 19s, under 17s From this meeting the formation to be matched and bettered by the and under 13s age groups. Also, the Windsor wolf pack of the Alexandria Rovers Rugby club’s glorious run of winning the Rovers won the prestigious club League Football Club occurred. under 21s competition each year championship for best performed from 1961 to 1968 – an incredible in the district for that season. Glen Dwyer Jimmy Andersen. The club has won a total of 69 Whatever hopes Jets fans held premierships in all age groups in Newtown's place in the top out for a second half fightback were its history. At the time of printing four of the NSWRL VB NSW Cup dashed when the Wolves scored the club has the under 6s team competition was in jeopardy a runaway try early in the second playing in the grand final – and following the Jets 28-10 loss to half. The rest of the match was hopefully it will be number 70. the Windsor Wolves at Henson a somewhat pedestrian spectacle It is common knowledge that in Park on Saturday. Windsor is despite tries to the Jets through all team sports you win or lose as a Penrith's feeder club in the VB fullback Don Thompson and five- team, but for the individuals the club NSW Cup and their team list on eighth Sean Rudder. Hard-working has produced 73 players who have Saturday contained several Penrith Newtown hooker Rory Kostjasyn gone on to play first grade football. Panthers players with extensive won the players' player award The club has also produced six players NRL experience. The Jets had with 42 tackles, with backrowers who have represented Australia several scoring opportunities in Mickey Paea and Shane Shackleton including one who has captained the first half but lost this match the best of the rest of the forwards. the Australian team, a New Zealand through poor ball control and Shackleton showcased his undoubted international, a Cook Island shoddy defence. professionalism when he pursued international, a Russian international and ran down a Windsor back who and three players who have The Wolves scored a converted try looked certain to score late in the represented Australia in rugby union. early in the match after a midfield second half. Rudder, Thompson On September 27 we will gather Newtown penalty put the visitors and centre Toshio Laiseni were en masse at the South Sydney Juniors within striking distance of the Jets Newtown's best backs. Byron Ford's Leagues Club to celebrate our club’s tryline. Newtown then proceeded medial ligament tear might see him 60th anniversary. We will remember all to bomb three try-scoring chances miss the rest of the competition the good and bad times, acknowledge in the next 20 minutes while the rounds and his attacking flair will all our past players and officials who powerhouse Windsor forward pack be sorely missed. have all combined to give football to the started to win the battle of the rucks. The Jets' next playing assignment people of the inner city. A highlight of The Jets paid the price for their poor is across the Tasman when they take the evening will be the announcement first half completion rate and lack on the Auckland Vulcans at Mt Smart of a 60-year best-of team. of commitment in defence, as the Stadium next Saturday (August 2). visitors added two further converted Newtown's playing resources will be For more information regarding tickets tries and a penalty goal right on stretched to the limit by both their for the reunion or to follow the team’s half-time. Newtown's problems were own injury toll (incurred on Saturday) results check out the club’s website compounded by a serious knee injury and from the Sydney Roosters' injury www.alexandriarovers.com.au or email to fullback Byron Ford and a heavy tally in their impressive NRL victory [email protected] . knock to team captain and lock over Manly-Warringah.