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Award winning Heartland Magazine Eighth Award Award Winning Winning Edition Heartland Heartland Magazine Magazine BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS. We did it! Only seven months in to bringing you Heartland Magazine, we were over the moon to be awarded the Peoples Choice Award and Start Up Superstar Award at the Richmond Valley Business and Industry Excellence Awards at Woodburn Evans Head RSL Club (see page 28). We had the whole Heartland Team there and it was an honour to be acknowledged for all of our hard work each month, thank you to Leeanne, Chloe, Jacqueline and Deb for their dedication to Heartland Magazine.

We also had the honour of meeting the Premier of NSW Gladys Berejiklian, whom came in to the office to meet Sharon and I before going out to announce the NSW Governments contribution of $7M to the Casino Sale Yards. The ninth Issue of Heartland Magazine is underway and will Next a busy weekend with the Casino Truck Show, great turn out and fantastic start appearing throughout the machines on display, then the Bentley Art Prize and opening night, we truly have Northern Rivers from mid some amazing talent in the area. September. Heartland Magazine is growing and as can be seen This issue has many, many stories across the region and we hope you learn more from this issue we are adding about what is out and about and what is going in locally. Every month we have more and more. If you have a people coming in to the Heartland office telling us they never knew they had so story that you think would be much around the area, even people visiting from interstate are calling in that have a good read, we'd love to hear picked up Heartland Magazine out of the region and after reading it thought they from you, come in to our office would come and visit. or call us on (02) 6662 6222.

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4 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 5 Casino On Road Remote Control Car Association (CORRCCA) Membership fees are: $40 per adult, $20 per child (up to age 16) or $80 per family (2 adults & 2 children). Today I had a On race days entry is $10 for members or $15 for chance to catch up non-members. Payment plans can also be made for with Steven Stubbin membership. So pop along one Sunday and catch some and ask him some of the excitement for yourself. Whether you’re new to questions about the remote controlled cars or newly formed an old hand, you’re sure CORRCCA. Barely to enjoy yourself! Every- six weeks old, the club is doing well. With a dozen one welcome. The Light Side of the Bush members already, CORRCCA is hoping to draw fans of remote control car racing out of the woodwork and into its If you’re interested in reach. joining, or even There were not many old farmers who didn’t know of In the last 6 weeks, the club has had two Test and Tune sponsoring the club, William Victor Allport and most were sorry they had. days, both of which have been the lead up to its meet up enquiries can be made Bill hailed from Tregeale just out of Lismore. Bill was every second Sunday. You will find them at Colley Park by ringing Steven on a pig buyer for a large company from Sydney who netball courts, dates include 27th August, 10th Sept, 24th 0419 357 221 or you can had a kill at Casino. Bill would buy pork and bacon Sept and so on. With 16 participants on the last Test and apply to join their pigs from Lismore and Casino yards each week, as Tune day, the club is hoping to expand its members – its Facebook page. well as straight from the farmer on consignment. ultimate goal would be to see the club grow to 100 + 22nd-24th September in various classes; 21.5, 13.5 and members. mod. He would buy store pigs off one farmer, up to two truckloads at once and he would have them all sold The club came into being because some locals were before he got home - all of them going to other farmers. or travelling to Brisbane once a fortnight in order to race their cars - a three hour trip each way! Instead of spending so It wouldn’t matter if it was sows and litters or feeder so he thought. much time travelling they decided to put their dedication pigs; he bought the lot. to more local use, creating CORRCCA. Some members Early the next morning, Bill was up and about. are under twelve while others range from 18 -60, proving When Lismore and Casino sold store pigs after the Having fed his own pigs, he was ready to take his it’s a great hobby for the both the young and the young at meat works pigs were sold, Bill would be in his glory; truck full of pigs to their destination. Imagine his heart. buying pigs to sell to other farmers. surprise when found the empty truck waiting for him. So off went Bill and his two sons, to try and find the The club races electric cars only (no nitro) and eventually I remember once case in particular, where a farmer missing pigs. After searching for over an hour, all races will be timed using infrared, although for the sold ten big feeder pigs to Bill and they were covered driving up and down Rous Rd, they found all the moment timing will be done manually as the club sets up. in red dirt and mud. Bill struck up a conversation with pigs asleep - in some poor old ladies rose garden. There will be 2 heats and 3 finals run on every second the farmer who told Bill they kept getting out of their Sunday. The fastest battery-powered remote-controlled model car pens and had eaten his crop of pumpkins; Bill could Another time while at the Lismore cattle sales, In time the club hope to set up a track of their own. There is the "Radio Controlled Bullet" at a speed of 325.12 km/h see a quick dollar to made here. James Gordon was selling, there wasn’t anyone to will be six club members attending QLD titles on the (202.02 mph), built by Nic Case (USA) and achieved in Saint move cattle around in the sales ring. On seeing this, 22nd-24th September in various classes; 21.5, 13.5 and George, Utah, USA, on 25 October 2014. He bought the pigs and ran them around to where Bruce Weir jumped the fence and started moving mod. The speed run was taken at the ROSSA (Radio Operated the last of the pigs were waiting to be sold. He had the cattle about so James yelled out to Bruce; ”Get Scale Speed Association) World Championships. a scrubbing brush in his truck and he quickly out of the ring Bruce, or I’ll knock you down.” returned to the pigs. A hose was handy and between the water and the scrubbing brush he ended up with Bruce replied with his usual dry wit and said ten big, pure white pigs and returned to the original farmer - who hadn’t had much luck trying to buy the “Jim, I’m not for sale – at any price.”. size pigs he wanted. Bill went in for the kill and told the farmer that he had 10 pigs just the size he was looking for and if the farmer wanted them they would by be pulled off the sale.

The poor unsuspecting farmer saw the pigs and paid Bill right there on the spot – totally unaware that he was buying back his very own pigs. The farmer had a taste of beer that night after the sale. Bill had also had several beers and was ‘three parts plastered’.

Bill was unaware that a couple of North Lismore brothers had undone the strap on the gate of his truck. On going round the Rous Road turn, the gate slid open and of course all the pigs jumped out – smart pigs! Bill was so under the weather at this point, that he couldn’t back the truck up to the load- ing ramp and so he left them on the truck overnight, For more Rusty visit http://www.heartlandmedia.com.au/back-time-with-rusty/

6 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 7 taught me that I was a good person, deserving the time. So to all the men in our lives - we at Heartland of respect at all times from all people. salute you: our partners, dads, stepdads, Fathers’ DayAn open Special letter to all men. Children absorb so much through osmosis and uncles, brothers, cousins, nephews, colleagues, Men; your excellent examples of strength, the saying “Monkey see, monkey do” is an apt bosses and of course our esteemed Father’s day is fast approaching yet again and I tempered with gentleness and respect goes description of how your behavior is picked up by grandfather’s; I say a huge thank you. Society wanted to take some time to reflect on the a long way towards shaping how our children them. needs you. Keep up the good work. wonderful men that surround us every day. interact with men. While Dads are very important, all men shape So take some time out of your busy day-to-day and influence our children. You see, when a young girl is treated with lives guys, not only on fathers’ day but everyday respect by the adult men in her life, it shapes and spend that extra five minutes one-on-one From dads to step-dads, to uncles, brothers and her ideals and expectations for the rest of her with a young person. step-brothers, de facto partners, cousins, life. If taught, via example, that she deserves nephews and last but certainly not least, our respect from the men in her life she will It may seem incidental to you, but a simple grandfathers. automatically expect respect from men in her life fishing trip, day out, sports practice, arts and when she is older. This is so important! craft time or even to just sit and read a book If you’re a man, this one is for you. . . together – gives young people quality time with Similarly, for young boys, a male role model that you and this is the most priceless gift that you I was raised by quite the handful of men, most sets a good example can set them up for life in can give a child - yourself. notably my Dad, my paternal Grandfather and terms of treating people – not just women, but my Step-Dad. I wouldn’t be who I am today all people – well. Take the time to give them a hug, tell them you with out their amazing influence in my life. They love them and that you are proud of them. Don’t Heartland showed me kindness, love, discipline and You don’t have to be related or even in day-to- assume they already know it – say it out loud! respect. They taught me a work ethic, a moral day contact to make a difference in a child’s life, code, conflict resolution and when to say No. all you need to do is be yourself, act with That is a memory they will have forever. No-one

They made me feel safe. Mostly, though, they kindness and set the best example you can at can take that memory away from them. CDIY-HM8-Q

8 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 9 *Carp should have red gills (as pink gills indicates a BMX Club Carp Muster previously frozen fish and will not be accepted). The Casino BMX Club meets most Sundays at Crawford Square Park, Casino. A With over $4000 in prizes up for grabs, you can great family sport where the entire family can join in the action – not just watch. register for just $20 per adult, $15 per pensioner and $10 BMX has seen a revival in the last few years bringing the sport back into the for school children. The first 50 juniors to register will spotlight. Sign on is at 12:00 pm Sunday, as at 1pm the racing begins. receive a mystery bag worth up to $50 supplied by Outdoor Fishing. Training is usually done on Wednesdays from 4pm. The club is fairly new, with a complete change of management taking place last year. The open first prize is $300, with second prize being $150 and third prize is $75. For the junior fishers; first prize is With between 30 to 40 members, this is the place for anyone interested in BMX $100, second prize $80 and third prize is $60. racing – if you’re old enough to ride unassisted you’re old enough to join. All racers After weigh in (2pm Sunday do need to sign up with BMX , a 4 month trial membership is only $40. 17th September at Casino Events are also held every two to three weeks on top of the usual race day, so pop along to an Interclub Challenge such The Casino RSM Social Fishing Club presents the 2017 RSM Club) there will be a as the one coming up on 28th October. If you plan to participate in any riding you will need: Carp Muster. Taking place on the 16th and 17th of presentation and prizes * BMX Membership September in the Richmond, Wilsons and Bungawalbin awarded at 3 pm at the * A full faced helmet catchment areas. Casino RSM. Come along * A long sleeve shirt and help out the environment * Long pants The carp muster has been an ongoing yearly event for 9 all while enjoying a wonderful * Gloves years now. The idea is to remove as many carp (which day of fishing with family or * Racing gear (if you have any…) are choking the riverways and considered a pest) as friends. * Covered in shoes possible; this will improve the health of the rivers while For more information or to make an enquiry, please see the “Casino BMX Club” Facebook Page or you have a great day out fishing. All fish will be weighed For full terms and conditions Phone 02 6663 7070. by 2pm Sunday 17 September. visit The club is proudly sponsored by The Bicycle Emporium Ballina, Rob Mac's Bobcat & Excavator Hire, The Tatts Hotel www.casinorsmfishingclub. Casino and Casino Community Corrections. Before you start fishing, you must register with Casino webs.com or contact RSM at 162 Canterbury St, Casino or online at Dianne Clarke on www.casinorsmfishingclub.webs.com . If you are not 02 6662 4035. Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival registered before you start your fish will not count! The Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival, Grafton will be happening on the 18th, 19th and 20th of August 2017. The fun starts at 4pm Friday the 18th and will continue through out the weekend until Sunday evening. Registration will begin from 5:30pm Friday 15th It is a celebration of the wonderful Aussie outdoor lifestyle, a love of and care for the natural environment, and good old September and will remain open until 2pm Sunday 17th fashioned family fun day out for all is on offer. There will be displays of camping gear, camp oven cooking of September. The objective is to catch as many Carp as demonstrations, bands, markets, great food and much more all in a family friendly possible. environment. There are some rules: you must: Camp oven cooking and demonstrations will begin the day, there will also be * Have a fishing license. competitions and performances. The Bush Dance takes place Saturday night, with * Be registered and paid up before you start. a Bush Dance Workshop available Saturday during the day. * Use a rod and reel or handline. There will be dog trials, street theatre, black smith demonstrations, dance * You MAY NOT fish by net. performances and vintage farm machinery. * Abide by all requests from the fisheries department For the kids there will be games, competitions, workshops, face painting and other activities. Sunday will be the main market stall day. This is a fundraising event, to raise funds for the maintenance and improvements of the local facilities. The event will be held at 3518 Armidale Road, Nymboida Camping and Canoeing Nymboida. For more information please visit http://www.clarencevalleycampovenfestival.com and enjoy a wonderful day of the best out door living on offer.

ThisPony month theClub Pony ClubKyogle in the Northern Rivers is hosting six exchange students from the Whakatane district of New Zealand. The exchange program is long established; this is the 36th year that they have hosted an exchange. Each year 6 people are billeted out via the Northern Rivers Pony Club and 6 local riders will also spend two weeks in New Zealand. The Pony Club and its host families provide a horse, accommodation, meals and transport to the 6 exchange students who range in age from 13 to 18 years old. Two adult chaperones are also part of the party. The great team environment encourages the students to learn how to cope with different surroundings, builds team skills, encourages friendships, independence and of course horse skills. As well as learning to ride well together, the team learns horse safety, how to care for the horses and various horse disciplines as well. Robyn told me her own children were involved in the program in their day and that the skills they learned were invaluable. The highlight for the N.Z. students was learning about camp drafting – a discipline not widely used in New Zealand. The Pony Club meets regularly and has many planned events. One of the latest of these was the Gymkhana over the weekend of 15 – 16 of July. The point of the exchange is to learn and make friends, while experiencing the different disciplines and techniques from dressage, camp drafts, cross country, grooming, show jumping and more. If you would like more information regarding the Pony Club, you can contact secretary Jodie Johnston on 0415857690.

10 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 11 Annual Spring Show Pre-loved Profile Woodburn-Evan Head & Pre-loved Profile –“sharing with community” on District Orchid & Foliage Molesworth Street, is a new/pre-loved shop with a Society Inc. will host its 44th difference. Donate items and 20% of the retail price go Annual Orchid Show at the directly to chosen local charities. Jase and Me Woodburn Memorial Hall Pacific Highway Woodburn on Nothing is sold on consignment! On Thursday I went to the eye the 15th, 16th, & 17th September doctor. Me and Jason had to 2017 It’s not an op-shop. The community purchases items they wear special glasses to test our Woofie and Fred may otherwise not afford, the donor generosity is honored eyes. They told me I need to start This is a terrific opportunity to by a reasonable price on the garment and community wearing glasses and after that On a bright sunny day, two friends are sitting on a see firsthand some of nature’s benefits. finest flowers in bloom especially for this show. we went home. long brown log singing and playing their guitars. Woofie is a brown puppy with white spots and Fred Anything in excellent condition is gratefully accepted, By Harley is a light green frog, they are best friends. The pod Always considered to be one of the premier orchid shows clothes, shoes, bags, homewares, art, kids toys/clothes. is their favourite place and they met there to play on the Northern Rivers, it can be relied on to display a We’re passionate about transparency. Donation details Far Beyond together everyday. range of species and hybrid orchids that will be of interest can be seen in the shop/social media after each financial to both the general public and the serious orchid collector. year.

Little Miss T There are dozens of categories for the hobbyist with a Clothing not in good condition? We’ll take them, to recycle plant in flower or a special non-orchid plant may fit into in Kollective Profile, Woodlark St. the foliage section. A shout out to Woodhouse in Woodlark Street for a huge The Orchid Society has a tradition of offering a well-stocked donation of 320+ pairs of designer jeans. All brand new. Sales Table with Orchids and other plants going at Normal retail $300+ a pair, but at Pre Loved $50-$70. bargain prices. If you are thinking of starting a collection, Your support could raise over $3500 just on jeans! there is no better place to make your initial purchases As I peered out and you will receive plenty of excellent first hand advice of my nest, I saw as well. a forest that stretched far beyond sight. Invisible Entry Fee is $3.00 per person, also at the door you will threads of instinct lead me through the forest. Then be able to buy Raffle Tickets, the many great prizes being I came across a lava ball. Phew! But who turned out right there for you to see. the lights? It seemed as if the world had ended. Morning and Afternoon Tea I climb up Mount Everest but I don’t think was a fault. including sandwiches and slice are available at a small I climbed the mountain. I came in a door. I climb into cost. BBQ sausage sizzle also a long hole, it shot me out - like a bullet from the available cost $2.50. entrance and into my colony. Benching of plants between By Mystery 8 Year Old. 1pm & 5pm on Thursday 14th September 2017. Opening Hours are Friday & Riddle Me This: Saturday 8.30 to 4pm and Q. What do you call a story about a hairy little horse? Sunday 8.30 to 2pm. At 2pm A. A pony tale. the presentation of Awards & Q. Why do cows have bells around their necks? Prizes will take place. Raffle A. Because their horns don’t work! will be drawn about 12.30pm. If you want to see an example of nature’s spectacular Q. What if pigs could fly? colours and beauty, come along to the Woodburn Memorial A. Bacon would go up. Hall, you will be delighted. Q. What do you call a three legged donkey? A. A wonky donkey! From Miss Kiesha.

12 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 13 The Good Ole Days Great Pies (Part 1 – Kinglake Holidays.) by Mama.

Many years ago back in 1942, things Dave’s Bakehouse, Kyogle. were very different and I would like to Make our pies fresh daily using local fresh meats tell you about some of my experiences and have a wide variety of flavours. Our customer from early childhood. favourites are our Beef Mushy Pea and Potato, Lamb and Rosemary, Beef Cheese and Bacon, I had 2 brothers, Ray and Ken. They Steak and Kidney, Chunky Pepper Steak and our were 15 and 17 years older than I Breakfast Pie which has Beef, Bacon and Egg. was. I was adopted into a wonderful We also have the staples such us Beef, Beef and home and I had a kind and caring Pea, Cottage, Mushroom, Curry and the Tomato Mum who was very special to me. My and Onion. We have vegetarian options as well, parents were in their early 50s when such as Corn and Asparagus or Spinach and Fetta they adopted me. Things have surely Rolls. All meat is sourced fresh from Stuart Bros changed in the last 75 years. Butchers, Kyogle. I would like to tell you a little about my childhood holiday house, in Kinglake . About 100 miles from the city of . Every month we would pack up the old Chevrolet I think Kings Pie Cart, Casino. it was, a 1938 model but it was the only way we could get to Kinglake as it had long winding roads. The journey Owned by a single family for 63 years and made seemed to take forever. We would leave on a Friday afternoon and return early Monday morning so the men from the original family recipe. All pastry and meat could go to work. are hand-made fresh every day. When we arrived there everyone would unpack. What we would need then was the wooden cupboard with Their distinctive cart is an original 1950s model. hessian all around. The cupboard stood in a tray of water which would wet the hessian; there were strips that Their most popular pie is the Works Pie; a plain pie soaked up water from the top of the cupboard, these would dangle down keeping the sides of the cupboard served with peas and potato. cool and damp. We used to use this as the refrigerator.

They are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm on There was no power in the holiday house, so Dad would light all the kerosene lamps; one in each room. Ken weekdays and 9am to 2pm on Saturdays. would light the single fire stove that never stopped burning the entire weekend. On the side was a big cast iron black kettle you just kept filling it up all the time. There was a cast iron stand, on the side of the stove ready to heat the water if we needed it.

We only had a [water] tank on the side of the of the house, it held very little water and if it didn’t rain Ray would light the stove and it would be filled with kerosene and light it up using the metho to ignite it, feeding the kerosene Lismore Pie Cart, Lismore. The Lismore pie cart’s speciality is the Cheese flame. It had a little flame and you would set a small kettle on it. It didn’t take long to boil that one, unlike the and Bacon Pie. All pies are made fresh daily on big black cast iron one that would take forever; the little kettle would boil in no time. site, with cooking throughout the day – ensuring the freshest pies money can buy. They source all There was also a beautiful lamp with a long piece of glass that went over it. . . all made of china. I never got to their ingredients locally, most produce comes from keep any of them, how I wish I had them now. Farmer Charlie’s and the meat is from the Valley St There was an outdoor thunder box, I had the job of cutting the newspapers into squares and threading the bag Butchery, ensuring the best ingredients available. needle with string; I would then thread each piece of paper until the needle was full and hang it in the toilet. The cart itself is from 1946 and used to be mobile. It The two boys would go out shooting for two or three bunnies. Mum would do them up and cook them for Sunday has been stationary this last 15 years, with its many lunch. Those were the good old days, I’m sure the boys like doing the hunting. I would go to the paddock owners each leaving their mark. across from us and dig up some potatoes and pumpkins; the farmer there never minded. Drop on in and try a Cheese and Bacon pie for Every afternoon it would be my job to go and get a billy of milk – if I remember right it used to cost Mum a shilling. yourself. There were only 2 neighbours around us but we never went to their place much. Sometimes they would stroll down.

Nimbin Bakery, Nimbin. I had a rope swing with a board cut to fit for the seat, it kept me happy. At night we would play cards or read Nimbin Bakery’s pies, sausage rolls and pasties are books or even read the paper that Dad had hung up earlier. There were no mobile phones back then and not all baked on-site everyday. Made with a mix of local even a phone in the house. The local store was ten miles away and that sold everything. You could make a ingredients, they offer chicken, beef and vegetarian phone call from the shop. The lady would wind a handle on the side of the phone, she would get the operator options. Their most popular pie is the Chunky Beef and then the operator would place the call for you. The operators used to listen in to your calls and even join Stroganoff; made with mushrooms, beef and a the conversation some times. It was a known thing in those days that the operators would listen in to your deliciously creamy stroganoff gravy. They also calls. Very different to how things are done today. feature the Bacon and Egg Pie; an eggs benedict type of pie with bacon, egg, baby spinach and So as you can see, it was quite different in the 1940s to how we take our holidays today in 2017! That’s how hollandaise sauce. we used to enjoy our time in the holiday house at Kinglake.

14 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 15 dissatisfied under a The Oldest Business in Casino The Tattersalls Hotel condition of SOLDIERSRunnymede SETTLEMENT SCHEME the plan and The Tattersalls Hotel is the oldest business in Casino and were able possibly on the North Coast, having operated under the to withdraw. one name for over 150 years. The vacant blocks were The first Tattersalls Hotel, a low wooden structure with a shingle roof, was built at the corner of Barker and Hickey again Streets. The block of land was gazetted to Elizabeth balloted for Manifold Road Sign - 2017 ‘Betty’ Brown on 27 June 1859. In 1865 John Brown, a and Messrs. Casey, Armstrong, Alf Bulmer, mail contractor, who carried mail on horseback between In 1901 James Chester 1909. Manifold purchased Roberts and Pearson were successful. The Casino and Ipswich, via Mt Lindsay, advertised that he was opening the Tattersalls Hotel on that block of land. Runnymede Station. In farmers cleared the scrub with axe, cross cut Sometime before 1887, improvements were made to the 1916, James Chester saw and bullock teams, they sowed Paspalum In 1872 John Brown ‘opened a more commodious hotel hotel as an advertisement in the Northern Star (3 Aug Manifold conceived of a and Rhodes Grass. Some engaged people to (the Tattersalls Hotel)’ on the site where the present hotel 1887) to sell the hotel stated: ‘the hotel is a two-storey scheme to assist servicemen clear the land and grow vegetables and sits in Barker Street. It was a single storey wooden building on Section 20 Lot 3 & 4’ Barker Street Casino. building. John Brown was the owner until 1875. returning from the Great bananas on a share basis. Roy Armstrong was In 1905 the Tattersalls Hotel was again updated to a James Chester Manifold War. Three thousand the one who used this method and was the first A boarding house conducted by John Brown's wife, modern two-storey building and the Richmond River acres of rich scrubland on the eastern corner of Elizabeth 'Betty' Brown on the original site was the former Express dated 13 May 1906 published a description of Runnymede was developed into twenty dairy hotel building and that area of town became known as Jordan’s modern hotel. It was built from wood and brick, farms. The farms were to be available, by ballot, 'Aunt Betty's Corner.' the main front portion was wood and the back portion, to ex-servicemen from Tomki Shire now part of kitchen and some bedrooms brick, totalling fifty rooms. (Article by the Casino Historical Society.) Richmond Valley Council and Kyogle Shire. The The Tattersalls licensees were James Grady 1875-1877; Runnymede Soldiers Settlement Scheme was John Lewis Vesper 1878-1883; Thomas Coughran 1884-1886; William R Riley 1887-1891. John Jordan was commenced. A trust was formed. James proprietor from 1892 until he died on 4 January 1903 from Chester died in 1918. His son Thomas heat apoplexy during a severe heatwave when Chester Manifold inherited Runnymede and temperatures rose to 116 degrees Fahrenheit (about 47° keenly supported the scheme. Thomas Chester C) in the shade. His sons, Roger and Oliver then became served in the War with the Royal Field Artillery. hotelkeepers, followed by his son-in-law Robert Brunton in He was knighted for his services in the commu- nity and racing. The Manifolds were residents of Camperdown, Victoria.

The ballot took place on 21st December 1920. War Memorial at Bentley Hall The trust agreed to finance the erection of a to introduce Kikuyu Grass. steam sawmill by Mr Shore. The mill was situated on land now owned by the Moses Family. Mr The difficult economic conditions and shortage Shore agreed to cut, haul and saw pine timber of labour in the dairying industry caused a for eight shillings per hundred super feet and ten number of the properties to be amalgamated, shillings for hardwood. The mill was later sold to particularly after World War 11. A school was Mr Bennett who moved it to a site owned by Mr built in 1929 in memory of James Chester Keith Cox. The first two houses were built by Manifold and named “Manifold”. March 1920. The twenty successful applicants were Messrs. Vidler, Wallwork, Marks, French, There are four families from the original Northfield, Beck, C. Ball, French, Hildibrand, pioneers remaining on their land. The name of Campbell, Hancock, Gordon Bulmer, Crisp, G. Manifold will not be forgotten in Bentley as there Ball, Summers, Streeter, Hasthorpe, Pearson, is not only a school but a road named after the Cooper and Alcock. They were required to pay great man. In May 2015 a lasting memorial for three hundred and twenty one pounds for the the Runnymede Soldiers Settlement Scheme improvements on was erected at the Bentley Hall for all to see. their farms. They then received a Life Estate Title for their land which eventually Story by Helen Trustum became freehold. Some of the original All Helens Stories can now be viewed at occupants became www.heartlandmedia.com.au/stories-helen-trustum/ Manifold School - 2017

16 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 17 Peter Gunthorpe Memorial Lion’s Alzheimer’s Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival and Dementia Seminar. The Lions Club will be holding an The Clarence Valley Alzheimer’s and Dementia Information Camp Oven Festival, Seminar on the 9th of September, at Hank Williams Patsy Cline Jimmy Rodgers Grafton will be happening 9:00 am to approximately 2:00 pm at Hiram King "Hank" Patsy Cline (born James Frerick on the 18th, 19th and the Casino RSM Club in Canterbury St, Williams (September Virginia Patterson Rodgers (born 20th of August 2017. Casino. 17, 1923 – January 1, Hensley; September 18, 1933, The fun starts at 4pm 1953) was an September 8, Camas, Washington) Friday the 18th and will American singer-song- 1932 – March is an American The seminar is a Memorial Event that is writer and musician. 5, 1963) was an popular music continue through out the dedicated to member Peter Gunthorpe, Regarded as one American country singer. Rodgers had weekend until Sunday who sadly passed away last year and of the most signifi- music singer. Part a brief run of evening. It is a celebration is greatly missed. Peter was a highly cant and influential of the late 1950s/ mainstream popularity in the late 1950s of the wonderful Aussie respected and popular member of the Lions Club from American singers and early 1960s with a string of crossover singles that outdoor lifestyle, a love 1971 to 2016. A long time member, he was a dedicated, songwriters of the Nashville sound, Cline successfully ranked highly on the Billboard Pop Singles, of and care for the committed member and at times served as Zone 20th century,Williams "crossed over" to pop music and was one Hot Country and Western Sides and Hot natural environment, Chairman and did several terms as Club President. recorded 35 singles (five released of the most influential, successful and Rhythm and Blues Sides charts; in the and good old fashioned Peter was also the Deputy District Governor of our Lion’s posthumously) that reached the Top 10 of acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century. 1960s, Rodgers had more modest the Billboard Country & Western Best She died at the age of 30 in a multiple- successes with adult contemporary music. family fun day out for all district. Peter’s family were also huge Lion’s supporters; is on offer. There will be Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked fatality crash of the private plane of her Rodgers was taught music by his mother, his father, uncle, brother and son were all members of the number one (three posthumously). manager, Randy Hughes. learned to play the piano and guitar, and displays of camping gear, Lion’s Club. As Peter was a huge supporter of Alzheimer’s As a child, he was nicknamed "Harm" by Cline was known for her rich tone, joined a band called "The Melodies" started camp oven cooking and Dementia services alike, this prompted the Lion’s his family and "Herky" or "Poots" by his emotionally expressive and bold contralto by violinist Phil Clark, while he served demonstrations, bands, Club to hold this seminar in his memory. friends. He was born with spina bifida voice, and her role as a country music in the United States Air Force in Korea. markets, great food The aim is to aid the community by providing expert occulta, a birth defect, centered on the industry pioneer. Along with Kitty Wells, she Rodgers appeared in a 1999 video, Rock & and much more all in a speakers and information to the public while honoring spinal column, which gave him lifelong helped pave the way for women as headline Roll Graffiti by American Public Television, family friendly environment. Peter’s legacy. You don’t need to be a professional health pain – a factor in his later abuse of alcohol performers in the genre. She overcame along with about 20 other performers. He worker or even a nominated carer to attend the seminar; and drugs. Williams' father was frequently poverty, an unsuccessful marriage, a stated that he had suffered from spastic Camp oven cooking and demonstrations will begin the relocated by the lumber company railway devastating automobile accident, and dysphonia for a number of years, and could this information is for the community in general. for which he worked, and the family lived significant professional obstacles, and hardly sing. Nevertheless, he gave a try at day, there will also be competitions and performances. The idea is to build awareness within all parts of the The Bush Dance takes place Saturday night, with a Bush in many southern Alabama towns. In 1930, has been cited as an inspiration by Reba "Honeycomb", and he mentioned that he community of the diseases themselves and also provide when Williams was seven years old, his McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and other singers had a show in Branson, Missouri. Dance Workshop available Saturday during the day. information about the out-reach services that are avail- father began suffering from facial paralysis. in diverse styles. Books, movies, documentaries, Rodgers returned to Camas, Washington There will be dog trials, street theatre, black smith able in the local area. For anyone that cares for an older Tributes to Williams took place the day after articles and stage plays document her life in 2011 and 2012, performing to sell-out demonstrations, dance performances and vintage farm relative or friend, or indeed anyone of any age that is at his death. The funeral took place on and career. In 1973, ten years after her crowds. After the 2012 concert, he returned machinery. risk for Alzheimer’s or Dementia,(i.e. those with a family January 4 where an estimated 15,000 to death, she became the first female solo home for open heart surgery, following a history) this is a not-to-be-missed event. 25,000 attended while the auditorium was artist inducted into the Country Music Hall heart attack three weeks earlier. For the kids there will be games, competitions, filled with 2,750 mourners. of Fame. workshops, face painting and other activities. Sunday will Guest speakers include Dr H. Smith; geriatrician be the main market stall day. This is a fundraising event, specialist, diagnosis information from Dr. Fairfull-Smith to raise funds for the maintenance and improvements of and Dementia Outreach Services. Topics covered will the local facilities. The event will be held at 3518 Armidale include (but not be limited to) understanding what dementia Road, Nymboida Camping and Canoeing Nymboida. and Alzheimer’s symptoms are, definition of symptoms, For more information please treatment options, strategies used for coping, the visit http://www.clarencevalleycampovenfestival.com and importance of carer and support services and much more. enjoy a wonderful day of the best out door living on offer. If you are interested in attending, we do recommend that you make a booking. Therefore the Lion’s cub asks that you RSVP by Monday 21st of August by contacting The Secretary of Casino Lions Club on 02 6662 1302. Entry is free, but we do ask that you pay a small donation to Alzheimer’s Australia if at all possible. Morning tea will be provided. So, come along and learn what you can and tap into the services that available to us here in our local community.

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Once again, the 4th annual Kyogle Billycart Bonanza will run on Father’s day, September 3rd. in 2017. Get yourself organised now and start building your billycart today! A wonderful day out for the family, there is a bit of something for everyone. As well as the billycart races themselves, you will also find a jumping castle, animal nursery, pony rides, face painting and much more! Brought to you by the Kyogle Association for Christian Education (KACE) the event raises money to bring a qualified scripture teacher to Kyogle High School and surrounding areas. I caught up with Ron and asked him a few questions about the races themselves. My first question was who came up with the concept? With a chuckle, Ron answered that it was one of his ten grandchildren. A fitting start for such a family based event. Encouraging local families and their children to come on out on Fathers day and do something together, the event is supported by the entire town. Perfect for “Kids…and big kids!”, the event has seen remarkably few injuries over the years (and no major injuries at all). Occasionally someone will flip their cart and end up with a good case of road-rash, but their have been no broken bones; showing just how well organised and safe an event it is. The race is run down Stratheden St, which is carefully blocked off and lined with hay bales in case of a crash. The track is a straight line, covering approximately 160 metres. I asked Ron if he had a favourite billycart and he told me that while the novelty carts are amazing, he personally loves the old fashioned billycarts, built out of bare boards or tin; they might seem simple and yet they go like the clappers. One year a shopping trolley was entered! There are many race categories to choose from (see the website for a full list of races, terms and conditions) and races for both adults and children. Ron told me the local event couldn’t go ahead with the support of Kyogle Council and the major sponsor; Hurford Hardwood. Local schools can also participate in the event and win prize money for their school. With a total of 63 trophies to award, it’s bound to be a great family day out for the young and the young at heart. The Panel VAN Peter Brock 1987, may never be broken, and broke the Aussie Motoring circuit lap record for Peter Geoffrey Brock (26 February 1945 – 8 September 2006) touring cars on the 163rd and final lap of In Australia, panel and particularly Holden, and were axed in 1978. Otherwise known as "Peter the race (the record vans were a Perfect", "The King of the would stand until development of The final production of Holden's Sandman in the HZ Mountain" or simply "Brocky", Brock himself broke the Australian series, featured a choice of V8 engines only, along with was one of Australia's it in 1982). Brock had "ute" (utility), a a four-headlight grille and under bumper front spoiler. best-known and most successful tried to set the lap record on the final lap of the 1978 race, variety of pickup According to a GMH Price List dated 25 January 1979, a motor racing drivers. but he was inadvertently baulked by the of based on a car basic HZ Holden panel van was priced at $6,076, with the Ray Gulson through The Dipper. In 32 starts at Bathurst chassis. In the Sandman option package an additional $1,700. The Brock was most often he claimed pole position a record six times (1974, 1977, U.K., this body further optional components also included 5.0 litre V8 associated with Holden for 1978, 1979, 1983 and 1989), with all bar his 1989 pole style is referred to engine and a limited slip differential. If a buyer selected almost 40 years, although he in a Ford Sierra RS500 being for Holden. Brock also sat as a "car-derived van", and in American as a "sedan every Sandman extra, they would get a bonus velvet Peter Brock 1972 win raced vehicles of other on pole for the 1997 V8 Supercars race but the time was delivery". The first panel vans were manufactured locally mattress with Holden logo embroidered. manufacturers including BMW, Ford, Volvo, Porsche and set by his co-driver . His record at this race by Holden and Ford Australia in the late 1950s, but did not . He won the endurance race nine earned him the popular nickname King of the Mountain. become popular until the mid-1960s. Other foreign brands The price would be more than 150% of the cost of the times, the Sandown 500 touring car race nine times, the of enclosed vans manufactured or assembled in Australia basic HZ model. By the end of 1979, the Sandman had Australian Touring Car Championship three times, the Peter Brock also won the second (and last) Bathurst 24 included Volkswagen, Morris Minor, and Chrysler. Panel largely lost its place in the contemporary Australian youth Bathurst 24 Hour once and was inducted into the V8 Hour race in 2003 driving a 7.0L V8 powered Holden vans enjoyed tremendous popularity in Australia throughout culture - order figures were down and many of the Supercars Hall of Fame in 2001. Brock's business Monaro 427C for . Brock won the the 1970s, but by the late 1980s, they began to slowly vehicles were now being sold with the stripes and activities included the Holden Dealer Team (HDT) that race, which although not the Bathurst 1000, he regarded disappear from Australian roads as demand fell and major tailgate logos deleted. The Sandman ute was phased out produced Brock's racing machines as well as a number as his 10th Bathurst win driving alongside V8 Supercar manufacturers slowly ceased building them. of production prior to the van, the last of which was of modified high-performance road versions of his racing drivers , , and . The manufactured in October 1979. cars. #05 Monaro won the race by less than half a second from The History the 2002 race winning GRM Monaro 427C driven by Panel vans were first offered by Holden from December The Decline Brock was drafted into the Australian Army in 1965 and , , , and 1953 in the FJ model, and by Ford Australia from May The popularity of panel vans waned in the 1980s. spent his two years of National Service stationed at the Cameron McConville. The two Monaros finished 12 laps 1961, based on the XK Falcon. Painters, electricians, Holden's last release was their WB model. Subsequently, Blamey Barracks near Wagga Wagga in New South in front of the third placed Porsche 996 GT3 RC of Peter and general labourers quickly found panel vans ideal for Ford became the sole manufacturer of them until 1999 Wales. During his time in the army, Brock was against the Fitzgerald, Paul Morris, John Teulan, and Scott their trades, as the cargo bay offering extended capacity when production of last entry in the history of the Federal Government's plan to send conscripts to Vietnam. Shearman. otherwise wasted in passenger space, and a highly customisable Australian panel van, the XH model, ceased. Brock was in the Medical Corps where he often served interior, without the bulk or extended dimensions of other In 2003, Holden released a new Sandman, based on their as an ambulance driver. According to his brother Lewis, Death longer-base vans. Australian police forces also purchased Holden VU Ute of the time. This Sandman was a show Brock and his mates used to race the ambulances around On 8 September 2006, while driving in the Targa West '06 fleets of panel vans to use in a black maria, or paddywagon, car and they were never released, and while they were the base. Although they did not know each other at the rally, Brock was 3 kilometres from the finish of the role. These were known formally as Divisional Vans and in identified (and marketed) as panel vans, they still retained time, also stationed at the Barracks from 1965-1967 was second stage of the race at Gidgegannup, about 40 km slang as Divvy Vans. the rear window and firewall of the ute they were originally a young Dick Johnson who from the 1980s would go on to from Perth, Western Australia when he skidded off a based on, preventing movement between the cargo bay be one of Brock's chief touring car rivals. downhill left-hand bend on Clenton Road for over 50 By the early 1970s, usually when based on the Holden and the passenger cab, as offered by traditional panel metres in his 2001 Daytona Sportscar and hit a tree. The Kingswood and Ford Falcon model of the time, panel vans. It was while on leave from the army in 1966 that Brock 61-year-old Brock was killed instantly. His co-driver, Mick vans had become Australian cultural icons. The Holden first visited Bathurst to watch the 500-mile production car Hone, was taken to hospital in a serious but stable Sandman is probably the best-remembered of these: for race that was to become the Bathurst 1000. It was after condition. Video footage of the crash (provided by a fan example, one of the vehicles driven by Mel Gibson in the watching the race that he decided that he wanted to and the in-car camera) was reviewed by Western 1979 movie Mad Max was thought to be either a Holden become a race driver when he left the army. His brother Australian police to help determine the cause of the Sandman or a customised Holden panel van (apparently Phil also became a racing driver, and co-drove with his accident. Coroner Alastair Hope decided that his death a 1975 HJ model in both cases). Ford panel vans (known brother in the Bathurst 1000 on two occasions. was caused by high speed and that no coronial inquest briefly as Sundowners) were also popular, to a lesser would be performed. Due to the high regard in which degree. Chrysler also came to the party in 1976, offering Racing Career Brock was held by the Australian community at large, the a CL model Valiant panel van dubbed the Chrysler Drifter, Valiant Charger next edition During his early career Brock raced some "wild and video has never been released to the public. but these could not compete with the popularity of Ford woolly" creations including the famous blue 6-cylinder Holden-powered Austin A30. Brock rose to public attention "[Brock] was loved. He was in the public eye, and in . everything had to be done with a flourish and with a bang. Websites Designed & Developed, Business Cards...only $ 159 per 1,000 It's probably the way he would want to go out, (and how) Bathurst he would want to be remembered." Shopping Carts, mobile friendly, Full colour, 380gsm, double sided print, Brock made his debut at Bathurst in the 1969 built in SEO, security, web App. delivered Hardie-Ferodo 500 in a Holden HT Monaro GTS 350 The editor of Wheels Magazine, Ged Bulmer, said that alongside Des West, with the pair finishing third behind Brock would be remembered for his nine victories at their winning HDT teammates and Tony Bathurst, for "He had a long and very successful career Roberts. He won the Bathurst 500 for the first time in 1972 there, he was the 'King of the Mountain' as he came to be (the last year the race was run over 500 miles and the last known." year in which driving solo was permitted). Peter Brock in the Daytona Coupe racing in Targa Tasmania 2006 Brock would win the event a total of nine times between Website Hosting, Email Hosting and Business Cards, Flyers, Brochure, POS 1972 and 1987, a feat that has not been equalled. His Brock was farewelled with a state funeral at Melbourne's Accounts, SEO, Website management Design and Print. Best quality and free 1979 win was remarkable in that he and co-driver Jim St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, on 19 September 2006. A Richards claimed victory by six laps, a record that, due delivery to your business permanent memorial was placed at Peter Brock's "home" Call to changes in race regulations introduced in the mid-late raceway, , on 22 September. 1980s, most notably the introduction of the Safety Car in (02) 6662 6222 Dick Johnson next Issue of Heartland Magazine

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Best Small Business - Gateway Fine Foods Tradesperson of the Year Stuart McCormick Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Debbie McQueen & Ian McQueen The Hon. Thomas George, Stuart Melanie Serone (owners) and Savannah Harrison-Smith McCormick & Melinda McCormick Best New Business & Overall Business of the Year - Connect Accountants & Advisors.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year Customer Service Award Best Large Business - The M.J. Smith Group Melanie Serone (Connect Accountants & Ripples on the Creek Melanie Serone (Presenter of award), Michael Advisors) Isabella Rixon & Cathleen Warburton (owner) Smith (Director The M.J. Smith Group) and Jessica Smith

www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 25 Curry Festival Quota Craft and Garden Fair Macramé Bonalbo Working Dog The 12th Annual in Alstonville Curry Festival Editorial. Once called “Mc The Bonalbo Working takes place in The Quota Craft and Garden Fair is on again. The fair has Namara’s Lace” by Dog Statue has attracted Woolgoolga on the been running for 17 years and is considered a premier sailors, interest across Australia 23rd September since it was unveiled in event in Gardening and Craft calendars alike. macramé is a form 2017. Celebrating April this year. The the area's unique of textile making that community of Bonalbo Punjabi heritage, Open on Sat 26th August from 9am - 4pm and again on uses knotting rather and district and The the main street is Sun 27th 9am - 3pm, there is a little something for every- than weaving or Bonalbo Show Society closed to traffic one. knitting. successfully pulled and opened to together enough money, over 170 market This year’s theme is Kids In The Garden. There will be time and labour to stalls. The Festival The primary knots brings in a mixture many activities for children to join in with, as well as plant in macramé are the commission Boonah of international, interstate and local visitors. sales, hand made crafts, a garden pavilion, guest speakers, square knot ( a variant sculptor Catherine Curry is the main fare, but rest assured there are plenty of demonstrations, a BBQ & café and over 90 market stalls! on the reef knot) and Anderson to create the bronze statue. Major financial other things to try; including Mexican foods, Mediterranean other forms of half support came from The Northern Co-operative Meat Company, Kevin Hogan and a Community grant and Lions Australia. foods, pizza, Greek pastries and much more! Stall holders will be coming from as far and wide as hitching. Long used Sydney and QLD. The stalls will hold a unique variety of by sailors to decorate anything from knife handles to The festival began 11 years ago as a small, one day Kyogle Council was also a major supporter as it is located products as well including but not limited to; Nola Sinclair: event but is now one of the top Destination NSW Flagship bottles and parts of their ships. in their picturesque village of Bonalbo in the Upper events. With lead-up activities and Eat Street the following Botanical Artist, Shiralee Stitches: Sewing and Patchwork, Clarence River area. weekend, the event is almost a week long. wood products by Naturally Wood and much, much more. The name macramé is thought to come form the Turkish word “napkin” or “towel” and was a way to The dog marks Bonalbo as the birthplace of working dog “This makes Curryfest a week long event, commencing There will also be a school challenge featuring local secure the ends of a piece of weaving by turning trials, using cattle, and honours the role of the working with the Bollywood movies on the 22nd of September, primary schools, so pop on in and have a look at all the excess threads into decorative fringes. dog in rural farming life. Casino resident, Fraser Ramsey, Curryfest on the 23rd and Eat Street on the 30th,” wonderful displays of gardens and crafts. Don’t forget to and other cattlemen advised on the conformation of the Curryfest event manager Carl Mower said. cast your vote for the Gardening (Primary) School statue, making sure that it had that keen look in his eyes. Supported by all three levels of government, local business Most Victorian houses were decorated using macramé Challenge - People’s Choice Awards. until it fell out of fashion. Macramé enjoyed a Fraser is the last surviving committee member from the Regional Australia Bank is the major sponsor of this 1950 inaugural dog trials. year’s festival. This is a charity event and all money resurgence in the 1970’s but faded again during the raised is donated back into the local community. All proceeds raised by the Alstonville quota club are put 1980’s. It is becoming popular again, with people The Bonalbo Working Dog was on his best behaviour back into the local community; with a spotlight on supporting describing the practice as therapeutic, calming, fun when members of the Kyogle Tidy Towns committee visited There will be market stalls selling clothing, jewellery, women and children at risk. and creative. him recently. Robert Dwyer, Anne Reardon and Grace blueberry products, sweet treats, cookware, art and much, much more. There is also a Kids Zone for children that Dwyer presented a cheque for $1000 to Bonalbo Show Held at the Alstonville Leisure Centre, entry is only $5. has rides, activities and entertainment. FIRST GIRDER INSTALLED ON $27 MILLION Society President, David Whitney and project co-ordinator For those wanting to slow the pace, there will be a Yoga For more information check out their website: SPORTSMANS CREEK BRIDGE AT LAWRENCE Sharon Tucker. The funds will be used for official tourism and Meditation zone. There will be a main stage that will https://quotaalstonville.com and click on the “Craft and signage. present culturally diverse performers. You can also rest at Garden Fair 2017” link near the top of the page. the beach reserve, where there will be tables and chairs Alternately, enquiries can be made by calling Robyn A new era of travel is Sharon was also pleased to hand out the first information so you can sit and eat the delicious food with a view of Powell on 0418183207. dawning for the Lawrence brochures for the statue, saying that they would soon be the glistening Pacific Ocean. Ringed with market stalls, community with work on the in information centres across northern there will be cooking demonstrations and a tent providing Sportsmans Creek Bridge and southern Queensland. “There are often visitors at the a program of chef’s showing their skills. project reaching a major statue and we are hoping that his ears and nose will soon Hair of the Dog - Fact. milestone. be buffed gold by those giving him a pat”, Sharon said. The Bhangra ‘State of Origin’ dance-off is always a Clarence Nationals MP A weather proof brochure holder is also located on the massive hit… it’s going to a whole new level. As well as "Hair of the dog", is short for the full expression: "Hair Chris Gulaptis today information sign near the village park . the men’s competition, there will also be NSW and QLD of the dog that bit you"; a colloquial expression in the witnessed the first girder Giddha groups, opening up a women’s State of Origin English being installed on the new $27 million crossing Enamel Working Dog mugs are also available locally as dance-off also. “We’re really excited to add the Giddha language predominantly used to refer to alcohol that is a good country-style souvenir. “They will be available in a group to the program this year; funded under the NSW Government’s Bridges for the consumed with the aim of lessening the effects of a Bush program. “The new concrete bridge has been a choice of five colours, look great and will be just the thing all of the performers are incredible hangover. for picnics, camping and as souvenirs”, Sharon said. so it’ll be great to be able to see long time coming and once work is completed next year The expression originally referred to a method of will revolutionise the way locals and freight operators do More information about the bronze statue can be obtained both types of dance on stage treatment of a rabid dog bite by placing hair from the by ringing Sharon on 02 6665 1129. and having some extra fun business. dog in the bite wound. The Dictionary of Phrase and “The 105 year old timber bridge has served the community competing for their respective Fable (1898) states: "In Scotland it is a popular states.” said Carl Mower. well but it doesn’t meet predicted future demand with belief that a few hairs of the dog that bit you applied more than 1,000 people using Sportsmans Creek every A wonderful event, the curry to the wound will prevent evil consequences. Applied day. The background of the Australian Working Kelpie is to drinks, it means, if overnight you have indulged too festivals brings the community “I’m pleased to inspect progress on the new 175 metre fascinating and complex. Few people outside of together while boosting freely, take a glass of the same wine within 24 hours to crossing which will connect Grafton Street and soothe the nerves.” Australia even know that the breed exists, yet in business, creating a buzz that Grafton-Lawrence Road. Australia this dog is worked on thousands of properties puts Woolgoolga on the map! “The new concrete crossing will remove a pinch point and right across the land and saves millions of dollars in 'If this dog do you bite, soon as out of your bed, take a improve safety for all road users, as it’ll have a shared labour costs. There have been statues erected to it Entry is only $5 per adult and hair of the tail the next day.' " pathway for pedestrians and cyclists,” he said. children are free! The community will be kept updated as work progresses and had stories and poems done in its honour. and more information on the project can be found on the Roads and Maritime Services website.

26 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 27 mum to start a ruckus behind me – diagnosis: profound Inspirational Mitch deafness. Parents were informed I’d never walk. I wasn’t Heartland Magazine going to let that happen. Parents were told I would never Richmond Valley Business & hear – my parents weren’t going to let that happen.

Industry Excellence Awards At the age of two, after many tests, I had an operation for a cochlear implant. Mum and I flew to Sydney weekly You could almost see the for cochlear programming while Dad and Ben remained anticipation and hope in home on the property. the air last week, when all of us here at Heartland That was a pretty scary two years. Magazine went to the this award as well. This time the entire staff trooped Evans Head Business up to the stage to receive the award and I have to While I was at Jumbanna (an early intervention Awards for Excellence. say, standing on that stage and looking out over all pre-school), my legs were moulded for a pair of splints It was a beautiful night out, the businesses – the event was for 300 people – to hold them straight. I had to wear them every day just not a cloud in the starry was a truly awe inspiring experience. to walk. It wasn’t until I broke them in primary school, sky as we arrived at the RSL. flogging the splints - by running around like any other six For me, it was as though time stood still for a year old, that I finally didn’t have to wear them anymore. moment and I was enchanted by the spectacle of all I also had a bum bag. Mum sewed it to hold my cochlear The entire event was beautifully decorated and processor that used AA batteries. I had to wear that catered. The excitement mounted as they started the business people and the shimmering tea light cumbersome, heavy thing everywhere; just so I could to name the first of the Award winners. While we candles that were the centerpiece of each table. It hear. I was happy when cochlear invented a smaller one were very hopeful of receiving an award, with only was a magical moment and one I will never forget as that sat on my ear. seven months of business under our belt we really long as I live. didn’t expect to have a win of any sort. We honestly My primary school was Leeville Public School, a small thought it would be too early and had resigned While all our staff are thrilled, Heartland Magazine is school with about 60 students. This is the school that ourselves to maybe taking out an award next year - the brainchild of Sharon and Jeff alone; I’m pleased helped create who I am today. They let me play at the earliest. to report they both had huge grins on their faces backyard touch footy on the sharp gravel that dug into my for the remainder of the evening… and far into the skin (leaving gravel rash on all of us kids, but we didn’t following week. mind). You couldn’t comprehend how many times I bled. You can imagine how thrilled we were when they A soccer goal fell on me once, with the corner hitting the announced that the People’s Choice Award Winner back of my head, splitting the skin open (something that was Heartland Magazine. The shock was written on To all of our readers, supporters, advertisers and could only happen to me) and squirting blood all over the all of our faces as Jeff and Sharon went up on stage stockists; we would like to give you a huge, heartfelt Principal’s woolly jumper. I learnt how to become a thank you from Heartland. Making this dream to receive this prestigious award. “I can’t believe it!” I It’s me, Mitch. maniac on that enormous soccer field. It must have been heard Jeff say. become a reality is something we couldn’t do without worth it because I made it to State and received a bronze your wonderful and ongoing support. My name is Mitchell Pitman. I live in a small rural town medal running in the AWD (Athletes With Disabilities) We would like to thank all our readers for their support called Casino. People ask me what my story is, but category. and especially those of you that took the time out We look forward to bringing you even bigger and they’ll never “get it” the way I want them to. It’s so hard of your day to vote for us. It means all the more to better Heartland Magazines for a long time to come. to explain what I’ve been through. Everyday in my life is As a nervous 13 year old, I jumped off the bus and walked us because this award is decided by votes from the a struggle; sore muscles, twitching, flat batteries, the “I into the graffitied bus bay for my first day of high school. beg your pardon’s” and “FLAT BATTERIES!”, regular falls Walking down the long walkway to the front of the gigantic public. It means so much to us; words alone cannot hall, I was excited to finally go in and sit down. express how truly grateful we are. and losing my cochlear implants, people asking me if I am “ok?” No answer…because I can’t hear them. In high school, I became an instant face to know, playing We were still getting over our excitement of this epic Each morning, I wake up to silence and my back feels like tackle footy with kids twice my size and doing sixteen win, when the category of Best Superstar Start-up a wooden plank; it takes me ten minutes just to get terms of golf for sport. Damn! Suddenly it’s already Year Award was announced. This is an award aimed at moving. Before I put on my implants all I hear are Eleven and it’s been a blast. new businesses. Shockwaves rippled all around our imaginary noises that my mind invents as a soundtrack for table once again as we were named the winner of what’s happening around me. To make things worse, mum My parents are not helicopter parents, nor do I need pity. lets the dogs into my room and this means waking up to When people do things for me, it tends to be because the cold, wet slobbering affection of a dog’s lick and there they feel sorry for me. I don’t want that. I’ll ask for help – if isn’t anything I can do. I need it at all. Feeling sorry for myself is not what I do. I rely on my friends to pick me up when I’m down because A big Thank You When I finally can move, I get out of bed and mum tries to that’s what friends do. I’m so lucky. If there is one thing for everyone that start a conversation with me. There isn’t any logic in that I have learnt in my life it’s not to feel sorry for myself has supported is there? I still can’t hear her, my implants aren’t on yet! because there is always someone worse off than me. I’m us and voted for But I am always polite and nod and smile. really thankful to have all this us From the moment I was born I’ve been difficult, I arrived By Twitchy Mitchy eight weeks early, I couldn’t poo due to a mad cyst on my twisted bowl; an operation followed and I bled out on the table. Then pneumonia, leaving me with scarred lungs. Choking on my own saliva and coughing fits – diagnosis Cerebral Palsy.

On my brother Ben’s third birthday a balloon exploded at my shoulder while I continued to sleep peacefully, causing Jacqueline, Deb, Sharon, Jeff, Leeanne & Chloe - The Heartland Team

28 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 29 Do you remember? Summerland House Farm Located on 172 acres on the scenic Alstonville plateau, Summerland House Farm is a must. This hinterland avocado and macadamia farm is a slice of heaven all set in peaceful tropical grounds. These ambient surrounds are what have made the farm a popular weddings and functions venue/café for locals from miles around.

There is a water park, playground and an unusual interactive nine hole mini golf course. There’s also nursery, a gift shop and a museum. ‘The Grocer’ showcases a range of produce selected from farms from around the region. Hampers can also be ordered online. Wash Day A tub of hot water, a wash board in a wooden frame and somewhere to rest the soap while you There is plenty to see and learn on this real working farm. Summerland House Farm is the ‘Distribution scrubbed; these are the things that used to define washday. The washtub was an archaic, difficult Hub’ of the region; grading, de-husking and packing and labour intensive way to wash clothes. hundreds and thousands of kilos of fruit and nuts each year from its own orchards, as well as 200 regional farms. It was simply a huge copper tub (usually referred to as a Copper) that was heated by lighting a fire underneath it – so you could boil the water. You’d have to grate your soap into it, in order to make All fruit is graded and packaged on the farm and sent off around the country. The farm also de-husks and processes over 5450 tonnes of it lather – that’s how incredibly hard the soap was. The boiling hot clothes would then soak in the macadamias per year. soap and be stirred with a huge stick (very similar to a broom handle) as it was way too hot to put A popular tour destination for your hands into. schools and special interest groups; each group is treated Washing was done once a week on “Wash Day” often, but not always, a Monday. After you’d to a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility and farm. man-handled your very hot, very heavy wet washing out of the Copper using the stick, this was very awkward - it would be fed into the wringer; so named because its job was to wring the water Summerland House Farm is open 7 days from out of the clothes so you could then hang them out to dry. 9 am-4 pm. Admission is free. Mini golf and tractor tour are $5 each per If you didn’t have a Copper, then a washboard would have to do. You’d scrub the clothes up and person. Detailed Guided Tours are available Mon-Fri (weekends for large groups down the washboard until they were clean and then rinse the soap out in clean water. This was on request). also very labour intensive. Depending on how many people your household had to wash for it could take days just to wash, let alone dry all of the clothes. Checkout www.summerlandhousefarm.com.au because Summerland House Farm are now taking bookings for Father’s Day. Get in quick!

30 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 31 Special thanks to the Woodburn Evans Head RSL for hosting the awards

Apracs - Excellence in Trade, North Coast Holiday Parks Construction & Manufacturing T & W McCormack Pty Ltd Jumbunna Community Preschool & Early Excellence in Agribusiness Intervention Centre Inc. Evans Head Excellence in Innovation Business of the Year

Sandcastles Early Education Centre Evans Head & Preschool. Johnny's Evans Head North Coast Holiday Parks - Evans Head Connect Accountants & Advisors Heartland Magazine Sandcastles Early Education Excellence in Social Enterprise Excellence in Hospitality, Tourism and Excellence in Professional Services Start Up Superstar Centre Evans Head & Preschool Excellence in Personal Services Excellence in Sustainability Cultural Events & Employer of Choice

Casino RSM Club Alpracs Claire Grantham-Smith Excellence in Business Excellence in Small Business Heartland Magazine Employee of the Year Peoples Choice Award

Casino Tyre Professionals - Tyres & Mitchell Pitman Mechanical - Bridgestone. Trainee Apprentice of Excellence in Retail The Year

32 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 33 He was an active member of the Evans Head Tennis Club Hall of Fame In 1968, Trevor and another colleague entered a for several years. partnership in the garden/nursery business, and three TREVOR THOMAS years later they purchased the business outright. In late 2014 he was part of a small group of local MALLETT - Born in businessmen to form the Evans Head Business and Casino, NSW Trevor was nominated by the Mayor of Casino to become Community Chamber and remains on the executive a Justice of the Peace , which took place on 7 April 1971. committee. Along with the Treasurer, they both produced Trevor was reared the Evans Head Tourist Guide for 2016 that took many (raised) on a dairy farm During the late 1960’s and 1970’s he was involved in both months of work in late 2015. by his mother and uncle. soccer and rugby league committees as Stephen and He attended a small Michael played both codes. His daughter Sandra was Trevor is currently an active member of the Evans River country school as born in 1968 with special needs. As a result, he was and Coastal Landcare Inc. All positions held during his life Clovass, NSW, and then heavily involved during the 1970’s and 1980’s in the on Boards and Committees have ALL BEEN VOLUNTARY Casino Public School. special school in Casino, NSW and for several years was Two new adjacent Cinemas were added during the the President/Chairman. During this time, under his restoration. All three Cinemas are fully automated with At 12 years of age he guidance and leadership, a new special school was built. the latest in digital projection and sound effects. In 2011 went to live and work, Having a special needs daughter, and observing other The Saraton Theatre it won the best restored building in the NSW Government on a share farm, with his families with disabled and special needs children, he saw Heritage Annual Awards. brother for two years. Life was extremely tough on the a need for Respite Care, and with the assistance of a farm, life was difficult and money was almost nonexistent. few other caring community people, a respite facility was The theatre remains a magnificent icon of an unaltered achieved. Through fundraising, a large home was picture theatre dating back to the 1920s. At 14 ½ years of age Trevor applied for a job at a garden purchased for the disabled. and nursery store and was successful in getting the position. As he was too young to leave school he had to Another son, Anthony was born in 1974. get special permission from the Department of Education Show Poultry to leave, and it was granted. In his business life, during the 1970’s , he and his partner developed a new business in larger premises selling new I spoke to Doug today and some of his show poultry and At 15 years of age he observed his mother struggling with and used tractors, machinery and trucks. here is what he had to tell me. He keeps many breeds, life as she had no money and asked her why she was not including Leghorns (white and black) cuckoo’s, Bantams, getting a widow’s pension, to which she replied she had On 3 March 1987 he was a made a Life Member of the australorps and more. With approximately 60 chickens at never applied for one. He visited a solicitor and obtained Challenge Foundation (a disability and support present, Doug will start incubation soon. the correct paperwork and successfully obtained a organization). pension for his mother to live a little more comfortably. The cuckoo leghorns are grey and white ‘striped’, their In the early 1980’s, the tractor dealers of Australia colour goes from black through to grey and then into He married Margaret Stock in 1963, Stephen was born in nominated him to be part of the Inaugural Australian white. Doug often enters his poultry into local shows, such 1964 and Michael in 1966. Tractor and Machinery Dealer Council. Enjoy a movie in style! The iconic Saraton Theatre is a as Casino, Lismore, Bangalow and even as far up as the splendid reminder of the heyday of cinema; when movie Ekka in Brisbane, or Rosewood QLD. In 1984 he organized and started a Field Day on council going was extremely popular with all members of the property in Casino, NSW, known as Rural Trade Expo, community. Doug likes the bantam australorps, the first breed he ever and successfully continued organizing it for the next two acquired, finding them excellent for both showing and years. He subsequently sourced a Promoter who has Today you are able enjoy the latest blockbusters and live breeding. While they are a tiny bird, he found the promoted and organized it since and it is now known as stage shows surrounded by history and nationally bloodline has stayed true. PRIMEX, and is one of the larger field days in Australia. significant architecture; it’s a rare gift that future generations can enjoy for decades to come - a privilege Located in Kyogle, his chickens are available for sale, and During 1990 Trevor was appointed Chairman of the few regional centres can offer these days. are sometimes auctioned at Bangalow. I asked Doug if he Casino Regional Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), and had any advice for people starting out and he replied; whilst in that position he introduced Rural Counseling Built in 1926, it was carefully restored to its original Art “It costs the same amount [of feed] to keep good one as Service to the area. He employed and Aboriginal Deco style in 2010 retaining its original design and colour it does to keep a bad one, so buy a good one!”, he has a Development Officer. scheme. It is a rare example of an intact two level cinema. point there.

He assisted in transferring a plant nursery for the disabled The Saraton Theatre was I also asked if his poultry had any special care needs, to a new site owned by the Catholic Church. built at Grafton in 1926 by care is not difficult; though washing the white ones can John and Tony Notaras – it be tedious, especially in winter when they take a long Along with the management of the BEC, he developed the is still owned and run by time to dry. Doug also mentioned that keeping chickens Windara Tea Rooms/Function Room that still exists today. the Notaras family today. for breeding is an excellent place for kids to start learning It is an Australian Disability Enterprise which provides The theatres name is their about animal husbandry and going to Shows is always a quality supported employment and training for people with surname spelled backwards. great family day out. a disability in the Richmond Valley. Beautifully restored in 1940, the theatre has survived In 1995 he was awarded the Citizen of the Year in Casino, several fires and was rescued again in 1999 when it was NSW. scheduled to become a carpark. The love and care put in by the Notaras family shines through. In 2003 he joined the Evans Head Pool Committee to develop an Aquatic Centre, to which he was appointed The Saraton is one of Australia’s largest with 950 seats to lobby the Federal Government for funding. He was and also one of the oldest theatres and cinemas in Australia. successful in getting 3.475 million dollars, and was one of A recent winner of a National Trust Award, the theatre four people in the planning and design of the Evans Head was described by The Heritage Council of NSW as “a rare Aquatic Centre and Gymnasium. gem of great historical significance.” Well worth the trip, pop on down and enjoy a movie or show.

34 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 35 AUSTRALIAN TRACTORS they purchased J. I. Case Plough Works in 1928. centred on the Richmond A word from the Mayor River. The river provides CaldWell vale The 16-26HP Pacemaker and Challenger followed, Cr Robert Mustow other tractors including the 744D which was made in the opportunity for a The Caldwell Vale Massey Harris's Kilmarnock factory in Scotland wore Exciting times! The Northern range of healthy sporting tractor/truck had its the "Sunshine" name until Massey Ferguson took Rivers Livestock Exchange and recreation activities, beginning in Adelaide complete control in 1955. upgrade will now proceed in full whilst the bypass 1907 when Felix and thanks to a $7 million investment implementation removes Norman Caldwell KL BULLDOG from the NSW Government. the unattractive heavy applied for a patent Kelly & Lewis who had imported Lanz Bulldogs prior traffic which currently described as "four to the 2nd World War decided to produce their own I was pleased to be able to divides the main retail wheel drive, four Bulldog after the war . They set up a plant in show NSW Premier Gladys strip from the Riverside wheel steering". Victoria and had great plans to produce large Berejiklian and Member for Park and river itself. In 1910 with Henry numbers but in the end made Clarence Chris Gulaptis around Vale a financier, heavy less that 1000. They ceased the facility on Tuesday was “I would like to thank Kevin Hogan and the Federal equipment and locomotive manufacturer they production in 1954, by this time stoked to hear her say the NSW Government for investing in this signature project, which established Caldwell Vale Motor and Tractor Lanz had resumed production Government would commit will ensure our by-passed towns and villages continue Construction Company in Auburn, Sydney. and were once again available funds to see stage two finished. to grow and prosper. The Government’s $700,000 will Unfortunately due to financial problems the on the Australia market. The The Federal Government and combine with Council’s $700,000 to deliver an exceptional production of what was most likely the worlds most KL Bulldog's are sought after Richmond Valley Council committed $3.5 million each for community precinct.” technically advanced tractor was ceased in 1916 by Australian collectors and stage one. when the company was taken over by Purcell several have been purchase Council Ranger Engineering. by European collectors, lets The $14 million project will modernise the NRLX, improving Responsible Pet Ownership hope that most of them stay in animal welfare, environmental management, and The tractors of 40 and 80 HP were also fitted with Australia as they are an workplace health and safety, along with increasing cattle platform bodies for overland road train operations, important part of our throughput. The project involves a new roof structure, gate the one Reg rebuilt being a fine example. I have not agricultural heritage. and pen upgrades, walkways, storm water management, been able to get a photo of a tractor. It is believed electrical upgrades, perimeter fencing, security and soft that approx. 40-50 were built between 1910 and Big Lizzie flooring. 1916, several were used in the construction of the Frank Bottrill had a dream to transport wool from city of Canberra, others were used by the Australian the sheep stations in the Broken Hill area. His first It’s estimated the full upgrade will deliver a $50 million Pastoral Company in the Longreach area. attempt with a steam engine ended in disaster when boost to the local economy. he became hopelessly bogged. This led him in 1906 An important part of being a responsible pet owner is to to developing his Dreadnaught Wheels which he The industry is already one of the largest employers in the ensure they are microchipped. We know how hard it is McKAY SUNSHINE MH fitted to several tractors. His mind still on his dream region and this investment from the NSW Government will when your best mate ends up missing, but it certainly Hugh Victor McKay had a huge input into Australia's he built the huge "Big ensure it continues to grow and prosper. makes it a lot harder to locate the owner of a lost cat or agricultural history, he was only in his teens when Lizzie" tractor in dog when they aren’t microchipped. Did you know a dog designed his first stripper-harvester. He 1915-16 in Melbourne. Work has already started on stage one, with receival must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age, at point of sale experimented with self propelled harvesters and He left Melbourne in the ramps and mustering pens coming offline and will remain or when they are given away in order to comply with the around 1915-20 produced the Sunshine model "A" 34foot, 45 ton monster so for around three months, followed by upgrades to the law? and "O" tractors. It is not known how many were and headed north, he selling pens. At this stage, construction is looking at a full made, a model "A" survives at the Victorian Museum. only got as far as Stage 1 completion in December. Council’s Companion Animals Education Officer and Shortly before he died in 1926 production of these Mildura. Not being able Rangers are out and about encouraging owners to desex tractors ceased. The Sunshine Harvester Works had to cross the Murray There will be some disruption to normal processes over and microchip their animals as part of a responsible pet early ties with the Canadian firm Massey Harris and River he worked Big the next six months, however, the end result will be the ownership project, in partnership with local Aboriginal land in the 1930's went into partnership with them. The Lizzie in the Mildura No.1 selling centre in Northern NSW. councils and cooperatives. The aim of the project is to Sunshine Massey Harris model 25, 26-41HP was Red cliff area until 1924. Big Lizzie has been partly reduce pet overpopulation. sold in the early 1930's, this tractor was based on restored and is on display in Red Cliff. the Wallis 20-30 which Massey Harris acquired when Tragically, each year RSPCA shelters take in around 160,000 animals nationally, many of which are the result of unplanned breeding. Desexing is an effective strategy to prevent these unwanted pregnancies.

Aside from preventing accidental litters, there are many health and behavioural benefits to desexing:

• Desexed animals are generally less likely to get diseases and certain illnesses such as mammary cancer and uterine infections in females and prostate problems in males. • Desexing commonly reduces behaviour problems Green Light for Woodburn Foreshore such as roaming, aggression and urine marking in males. Redevelopment • In females it prevents mating behaviour and false pregnancy. Reducing the desire to roam also reduces the Richmond Valley Mayor Robert Mustow said the new risk of being in a traumatic accident such as being hit by a precinct was an exceptional community project: “As the car. gateway to the Northern Rivers and the Richmond Valley, the Pacific Highway bypass is a distinct opportunity If you would like to know more about the responsible pet to reorientate the town as a healthy vibrant community ownership project, please call Council on 6660 0300.

36 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 37 Talking with Pattie. GARDENING Pattie, from the Junction Nursery in Junction Hill started Essential Spring her nursery in 1976 as a backyard hobby to supplement Gardening Tips her family’s income. The business grew from these Clean out the garden. WINTER WARMERS humble beginnings to the acre wide nursery you can visit It’s time to clean your today. garden and remove all the debris. Get rid of weeds, When I enquired what it is that Pattie loves most about making sure that you get gardening, she replied that “It’s the results I love most; the roots so they won’t Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Sticky Date Muffins seeing a bare piece of land suddenly transformed.” Pattie grow back. This is also a has a knack for planning gardens and delights in helping good time to sharpen your Ingredients Ingredients her customers plan the perfect garden; – her landscaping garden tools, if needed, advice is free! People often come by with a list of plants because you’re going 150g macaroni 100g pitted dates they would like and from there Pattie can help you create to require them for plant the garden of your dreams. maintenance and soil 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 cup orange juice 1/3 cup honey or golden syrup care. 2 cups (500ml) Devondale Full Cream Long Life 2 eggs As a small child, Pattie would help her own Grandmother Milk 1/4 cup macadamia nut oil in the garden. Revitalize the soil. Because your soil is likely dried out and packed after 2 tablespoons Devondale Dairy Soft Spread 2 cups gluten and wheat-free self-raising flour “One years seeding is seven years weeding.” her 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour Grandmother would often tell her. winter, it’s time to add moisture. Add organic material like 1 cup Healtheries Wheat & Gluten Free Muesli compost or manure. You might need to test the soil to see 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Often people ask her to identify a plant for them with her 1/4 cup oat bran 41 years of experience there’s only been one occasion what nutrients it needs, so you give it the right mixture. 1 cup (120g) shredded Devondale Tasty Cheese where Pattie has been unable to identify a plant. Being You might also need to add more fertilizer to increase the 1 cup (100g) shredded Devondale Mozzarella Method the biggest nursery between Taree and Brisbane, if Pattie health of the soil and increase the life of your plants. Cheese hasn’t got a plant you would like she will get them in for Trim old plants. 1/4 cup chives, chopped Step 1 you. Plants that survived the winter will need to be pruned so 150g ciabatta or Turkish bread, torn into small Place dates and orange juice into a small saucepan. they’ll grow anew in the spring. Make sure to wait until All her plants are grown in the conditions that they will mid-April or May in case there’s an unexpected freeze. pieces Bring to the boil, covered. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. be in once in your own garden; this is to ensure that the Blooming plants should be pruned right after they bloom 60g Devondale Dairy Soft Spread, extra, melted plants are acclimatized to the local weather conditions to avoid cutting off future flowers. Summer plants should 1 garlic clove, crushed be pruned in early spring. Step 2 and each species preferences for light and shade. A wonderful place for family visits, the nursery also Add mulch. Transfer dates to a bowl. Stir in honey, eggs and oil In addition to fertilizers and organic materials, you should Method features a large amount of farm animals, making it a until combined. Add flour, muesli and oat bran. perfect day out for families and young children. Come think about adding mulch to your flower beds and garden. on over and look at all the animals. They have alpacas, One to three inches of mulch helps to prevent weeds and Step 1 Step 3 goats, Dexter cattle, Shetland and miniature horses, diseases. It also keeps the moisture in the garden and Preheat oven to 200C. Grease a 10-cup (2.5L) Spoon mixture into a lightly-greased muffin tin. Bake sheep, chickens, peacocks, enormous gold fish and maintains the temperature. The rule of thumb is to keep ovenproof dish. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan in a moderate oven (180°C) for 25 minutes. Allow to much, much more. the mulch a few inches from the plant stems to prevent of boiling water for 3 mins. Add the cauliflower and cool. Store in an airtight container. roots from rotting. cook for a further 8-10 mins or until pasta is al dente There are a huge selection of pots; all sizes, shapes and Plant new flowers and shrubs. and cauliflower is tender. Drain. Return to pan. colours to suit your decor at affordable prices. Junction Once you’ve gotten the garden in shape and handled all Nursery carry different designs to most other retail of the old plants, it’s time to turn your attention to new outlets, they also have a complete range of soil and rocky plants. Some recommendations for good spring plants Step 2 include: Meanwhile, combine the milk, spread, flour and point mulching products for all your gardening needs. A lovely relaxing environment to visit; take yourself out for • Pansies nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat. a browse today and soak up the lovely atmosphere for • Snapdragons Cook, whisking constantly, for 4-5 mins or until the yourself. • Vegetables like lettuce, peas mixture boils and thickens. Season. Combine the • Transplanting tomato plants from indoor pots to tasty cheese and mozzarella in a large bowl. outside • Lilacs Step 3 • Tulips Add the sauce, half the chives and half the cheese mixture to the pasta mixture. Stir gently to com- bine. Pour into prepared dish. Toss the bread, extra spread, garlic, and remaining chives and cheese mixture in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta. Bake for 15-20 mins or until golden.

38 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 39 When Johnny Jones was serenading Mary He sure could quote a lot of poetry Health & Beauty But he'd much rather tell 'er what he learned in his speller

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40 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Ph: 02 6662 6222 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 41 barbecue lunch and be sure to stop off at some of Sunday Drive Border Ranges the park’s lookouts along the way. Photographers will Woodburn love capturing billowing waterfalls, views of Often referred to as “Travelers’ Rest.” Prior to 1840 the area was known as World Heritage - Wollumbin-Mount Warning and lush rainforest plants. Maniworkan to the Indigenous inhabitants and was home to the Bundjalung listed Border Ranges people. It was an important river port until the decline in river transportation National Park near The park is easily accessible from Kyogle and led to a decline in the towns prosperity. Today the main income for the area is Murwillumbah, offers Lismore; however if you’d prefer to sleep under a derived from the sugar cane. Still popular for, rowing, sailing, swimming fishing walking, cycling, drive blanket of stars and be woken by birds, head to one and water skiing is close to the Bundjalung, Broadwater and Bungalwalbyn touring, school excursion of the park’s campgrounds. National Parks are all close by. options, camping and scenic views that will For further information please visit take your breath away. http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/border-ranges-national-park Border Ranges National Whyrallah Whyrallah is a historic village on the east bank of the Wilsons Rivers, between Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Lismore and Woodburn. In 1865 the first sawmill in the area was established. Heritage Area is a large area of wilderness that Most of the timber came from the Big Scrub Forest nearby. protects untouched rainforest and unique plants and Mt Warning animals connected to the ancient The Tweed Valley is home to one of the world’s supercontinent of Gondwana. Tatham largest eroded The name Tatham is derived from the Bundjalung word “Jadham” which means volcanic There are countless opportunities to explore the “child.” Once a bustling village with a wharf, pub, butchers shop, post office and calderas. abundant wonders of the rainforest hidden throughout a number of schools. The Post Office still stands today as well an historic Explore this this rare haven. You can travel around Border Ranges ancient region Roman Catholic Church. Nearby is Naughtons Gap and Disputed Plains. You National Park along the Tweed Range Scenic Drive by car and dis- can also find the New Italy museum which was established by the Italian touring route (part of the Rainforest Way). Try the cover the quaint families who settled there in the 1800’s. short Palm Valley loop walk through subtropical towns and rainforest or take the more difficult Booyong walk villages of the that leaves from Sheepstation Creek campground. Tweed Valley. Tucki Tucki You’re bound to find a beautiful spot for a picnic or Tucki Tucki is home to one of several Tribal Ceremonial Grounds in the Start at the Visitor Information Centre in district known as a Bora Ring. The Bora ring is a raised platform of dirt in a Murwillumbah to pick up a map. Stop for morning tea circle. Last used in the 1800’s by the Bundjalung people, it is a single ring that in the main street and explore the art deco was reached by a winding ceremonial procession that is now covered by architecture of the 1940s. Make your way out to farmland. This is where the young men of the tribe were initiated into manhood; Crystal Creek, Chillingham and Limpinwood where typically there was singing, dancing, story telling and circumcision and/or body you can experience stunning views of the western scarification. Fires and marked passageways would symbolize the passing into rim of the caldera. manhood and were unique to each tribe. The Bora Ring in Tucki Tucki is Journey to Tyalgum for a lunch break then make nestled right next to the local cemetery. Tucki Tucki can be found 15km south of your way through Eungella. From here you can head Lismore on Whyrallah Rd and has views of Parrots Nest and Blue Knob. back to Murwillumbah or journey a little further to explore the charming village of Uki. Coraki Coraki is a small town on the meeting place of the Richmond and Wilson’s Rivers. The name derives from the Bundjalung word and means “the meeting place of the waters”. Coraki is 30 km east of Casino and 25 km from Lismore. Like other towns in the area it is famous for its tea tree oil. Founded in 1849 by William Yabsley back when Lismore was only a small cattle station and Casino had one store and a hotel. Yabsley established the first permanent settlement there and built his shipyard. Transport at the time was almost exclusively by water and Coraki was the busiest port on the Richmond River. With a population thought to be about 1,470 ( in 2011), the current Post Office was built in 1890. There are picnic facilities and a playground on the river bank. Boating and water sports still abound, there is even a 9 hole golf course. Popular with tourists for its glimpse in our river transporting days.

42 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au www.heartlandmedia.com.au Call 1300 679 787 // The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 43 peroxide. Apply it directly to the stain and then launder in the washing machine. Local To remove body oil stains from collars and cuffs of coloured shirts and blouses, rub hair shampoo directly on the stains. Rinse out the Home Cleaning Tips shampoo, then wash the clothes as usual. To revive a vase of wilted flowers, add a Markets Antiseptic Hand Soap teaspoon of mild detergent.

Essential oils such as lavender; eucalyptus and Use leftover styrofoam peanuts as great lemon are natural antimicrobials. drainage in the bottom of a pot. Weekly Markets Every FIRST Saturday Murwillumbah Cottage Market: 8am-1pm Lismore Organic Market: • 250ml liquid natural hand and body soap To stop drawers from sticking, rub a bar of soap Every Tuesday, 7:30am–11am Every FIRST Sunday • 30 drops lavender essential oil across the runners to make them glide smoothly. Lismore Car Boot Market: 7:30am-2pm • 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Murwillumbah Farmers Market: • 10 drops lemon essential oil To prevent ash from flying everywhere when Every Wednesday, 7am–11am Every SECOND Saturday Byron Flea Market: 8am-1pm cleaning out a fireplace, use a spray bottle filled Woodburn Markets: 8am-3pm Nimbin Farmers Market: Combine the ingredients together in a plastic with water to cover the ashes with a light mist. Every Wednesday, 3pm–6pm Every SECOND Sunday bottle or soap dispenser and mix well. To clean the bottom of the iron, sprinkle salt on The Channon Craft Market: 9am-3pm the ironing board and iron back and forth. Byron Farmers Market: Lennox Community Market: 8am-2pm Natural Laundry Soap Every Thursday, 8am–11am Casino Golf Club Markets every second month Tabulam Community Markets 9am-2pm Castile soap, baking soda and borax provide Lismore Produce Market: Every THIRD Saturday extra cleaning action for dirty clothing. Grapefruit Every Thursday, 3:30pm–7pm Lismore Recycled Market: 9am-2pm Mullumbimby Community Market: 7:30am-3pm and lavender essential oils add a fresh, clean Mullumbimby Farmers Market: Murwillumbah Cottage Market: 8am-1pm scent. Every Friday, 7am–11am Every THIRD Sunday • 10 drops grapefruit essential oil : Ballina Market: 7am-1pm Alstonville Farmers Market Lismore Car Boot Market: 7:30am-2pm • 10 drops lavender essential oil Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Murwillumbah Market: 8am–1pm • 125g baking soda Uki Buttery Bazaar Market: 8am–2pm • 120g borax Bangalow Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 8am–11am Every FOURTH Saturday • 120g powdered castile soap Evans Head Riverside Market: 7:30am–1:30pm Blue Knob Farmers Market: Add the essential oils to the baking soda drop Every FOURTH Sunday Every Saturday, 8.30am–12pm Bangalow Market: 9am–3pm by drop, mixing thoroughly with a hand sifter. Casino Riverside Markets: 9am-2:30pm Combine this with the borax and soap and mix Byron Bay Saturday Artisan Market: Kyogle Bazaar: 8am-2pm again. Store in a tightly covered container. To Every Saturday, 4pm–9pm Nimbin Market: 8am–3pm use the soap, add 60g to each load of laundry. Kyogle Farmers & Crafts Market: Every FIFTH Sunday Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Lennox Community Market: 8am–2pm Natural Cleaning Tips Nimbin Market: 8am–3pm Lismore Farmers Market: To stop ants entering your house, draw a chalk Every Saturday, 8am–11am line on the ground where you want them to stop. If you live in a rainy area where ants are a Uki Produce Market: Every Saturday, 8am–12pm problem, you must re-draw the chalk lines each time it rains. Did you know? Drake Hall Markets: Cleaning for two hours burns 200 calories. Last Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm To deter silverfish, place whole cloves in Who needs to get on the cross trainer when wardrobes and drawers. you can just mop the floors? Ballina Missingham Farmers Market: To get blood out of fabrics, use hydrogen Every Sunday, 6am–12pm For more information, including locations, please visit our website If we have forgotten your community’s market, please contact us and let us know so we can include it in our next edition!

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46 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine // Call 1300 679 787 www.heartlandmedia.com.au The most important part of our day. When it comes to our health we always talk about training and nutrition but we usually leave out the most important part, rest and recovery, commonly known as sleep. Sleep is paramount to living a healthy life. We need on average 8 hours sleep per night, depending on the person. We really don’t take our rest seriously, it’s almost as if we pride ourselves on turning up to work and comparing how little sleep we had the night before. I have never understood that.

It is extremely dangerous to deprive ourselves of adequate sleep. Lack of sleep is often linked to cardiovascular and heart disease and many other health risks. Driving a vehicle while tired is as dangerous as drink driving. It’s sacrosanct to wake a sleeping child but it is the teenage brain that needs the most sleep. As adults we often state how busy we are so we don’t prepare ourselves for proper sleep. When it comes to training in a gym, it is in the bedroom where we make all the gains. Lifting weights damages our muscle fibres and they repair themselves when at rest. Lack of rest is one of the main reasons for not making gains. We've saved this spot for your business Some of the key aspects to getting enough rest are: setting an alarm for bedtime, not just for waking; no bright screens before bed; a totally darkened room; ensure the room is at a cooler temperature, and aim for between 7-9 To advertise here call hours sleep each night depending on what works best for (02) 6662 6222 you. Rod McKey is Head Coach and Owner of or Training For Warriors Casino, a gym in the email: [email protected] Industrial Estate

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