Now available online at www.thebegavalley.org.au and www.VisitCobargo.com Est. September 2002 Circulation 2000 Issue No. 59 October 2007 Lessons From Cuba It was a little scary coming out in public to present an information evening about permaculture, but judg- ing the response from the packed crowd at the River Rock Café back in September, well worth the effort. I had felt a sense of frustration during the current climate change debate that the voice of permaculture was not being heard and that at the Earth Steward- ship response to energy descent was simply ignored as some remnant odd- ity from the hippie era and totally un- recognised. So What! It’s just a funky Havana now provides 80% of its food needs within Havana and Cuban agriculture way of growing food isn’t it? is 80% organic (photo: www.onpeutlefaire.com) Well … it’s not really. Screening which their entire country was re-de- movers to cart hundreds of people the film ‘The Power of Community’ signed. How they grew food, their around. Hitchiking was encouraged puts it into another league. Cuba was transport, housing and energy all and it was against the law for a Gov- faced in the early 1990s with an oil cri- needed to adapt to oil depletion. ernment vehicle not to pick up hitch- sis following the collapse of commu- Permaculturalists from Aus- hikers. nism in the Soviet Union. A further tralia played a prominent role during Energy provision was fast embargo was placed by the US with this period in setting up on-ground ex- tracked toward solar panels and wind cargo ships entering Cuba not allowed amples of what worked and training turbines while they continue to experi- entry to the US for six months. They Cubans in permaculture design. In par- ment with bio-fuels. Waste from sugar went through what they called a ‘ ticular the area of urban agriculture cane harvesting can now provide 30% pecial period’ for about six years in was developed where every available of electricity usage to Cuba for three spare space was dedicated months of the year. to the production of local During the special period, vital food supply. The result social services such as education, hous- seen today is that the capi- ing and medical provisions were main- tal of Havana now pro- tained and further developed, which vides 80% of its food needs are often the first areas cut when coun- within Havana and that tries face an economic crisis. Cuba now all Cuban agriculture is exports doctors to assist in the health 80% organic. The rooftops of the Third World and other Latin of buildings became pre- American countries. mium space for growing The power of this story, how- vegetables and ‘chook ever, is the Cuban people themselves tractors’. and how they faced this crisis together, Bicycles were im- as a community and the empower- ported from China as ment this gave them. That’s what Thanks A Thousand! Bermagui Rural Fire Brigade transport and large pub- permaculture is about … it’s about accepting The Triangle’s $1,000 donation: lic transporters, known as people, food, working relationships L to R: Greg McLaren (Captain), Anne Fulton, Greg ‘The Camel’, became an Potts, Steph Lazzaro, Kevin Riley, Brian Blacka, Jo (continued page 4) Lewis (Triangle). ingenious use of prime

U The Triangle October 2007 page 1 Editorial Letters to the Editors Is there anyone else out there, Brogo Thanks who, like us, is amazed at how quickly Dear Editors, this year has gone? October and Spring The Brogo Hall Committee have here already, last school holidays be- asked me to write to you and express fore the big one and no doubt Christ- our very sincere appreciation for your mas decorations will start appearing generous donation of $1000 from The in the shops! And who else would wish Triangle to the Hall. I am sure you will the election over? This has been the appreciate that it takes some time and longest campaign … And to think we dedication by volunteers to keep the Bill Shaw making damper at Montreal Goldfield probably have another 6–8 weeks of hall well maintained and therefore con- it. All we want is some more rain be- tinue to be an asset to the local com- to their knees as they left for home, af- fore we head into summer proper. munity. We did appreciate you coming ter serving non-stop for six hours. The A bit of housekeeping, isn’t there to the meeting to present the cheque Lions Club ,working tirelessly, man- always? The Triangle production team and assure you that your donation will aged to have a successful day and the has decided that The Triangle will be used thoughtfully. folk who helped on the trading table, charge $5.00 per change to standing Please thank all those involved and at the gate, just made the event go advertisements. These seemingly in- with The Triangle and we congratulate extra well. The Sapphire Historical nocuous changes take a huge amount you on your contribution to the com- Vehicle Club drove from Pambula and of time when you add them all up and munity with such an informative helped to attract some of the 200 plus as we don’t charge for initial layout and magazine. people who came through the gate. haven’t changed our advertising prices Kind regards, Their support is really appreciated. in five years we have decided that this Pam Taylor, Secretary A big thank you goes to the spin- is a fair request. So as from next month, Brogo Public Hall Management ners, the Loom Growers group and to the November issue, all changes will Committee Phil from Tilba who gave up their carry a $5.00 surcharge. The Bermagui whole day to come and show us ‘how CTC is always available for help in it is done’, just as it would have been making these changes if you want to done years ago. Your contribution do it yourselves. A reminder that all helped us promote the theme of ‘old submissions to be Word, jpeg or pdf, world charm’ and the feeling of life in thanks. the area so long ago, yet relevant to- Horse flu has caused the cancel- day. lation of the Cobargo Spring Horse The raffle, the photo by Chan Show, usually held this month, and Garner, of brumbies in the snow in the cancelled all pony club activities, but Kosiousko National Park, was won by luckily the area has remained flu free. A Stoves of Merimbula. Not so sure about the dogs though, John Champagne from The Triangle with Again my thanks for a really Lena Pearce (Treasurer) and Kim Lucas happy day that seemed to be enjoyed there seems to be a lot of sneezing (President), Brogo Hall Management amongst our dog population at the Committee by all. Judi Hearn, Chair moment – flu or hayfever? We have Montreal Goldfield Open Day asked but they ain’t talking! Montreal Goldfield Management It was a great day at Montreal Committee Narooma GetUp Group is host- on Saturday 15th September but it ing the first Internet election debate on couldn’t have happened without the October 14. All announced candidates Very Cross Words incredible support of our volunteers. Dear Ed, for Eden-Monaro are taking part. Vot- The Montreal Guides did a fan- ers from across an electorate can par- Let me be among the many to tastic job, non-stop guiding all day and congratulate you all on a sterling ef- ticipate in a candidate’s forum with- the Montreal Committee had an enor- out being present in person. George fort in producing such a marvelous and mous day setting up at 8.30 am and informative local rag! One of my Negus will facilitate the debate. Vot- cooking beautiful tea and damper for ers in Eden-Monaro will be able to sub- favorite sections in the Triangle is the us to enjoy until late in the afternoon. crossword and I applaud anyone who mit their own video questions online Thirty-six dampers were made on the and in person. If you are interested you has the intellect to actually create the day and Bill still has a sore shoulder to things … I genuflect before you … can contact David Grace (Eden Monaro show for it. GetUp Coordinator Get Up) 0415 201 I must say I’m not that good My thanks go to Malcolm and with ‘cryptic’ clues, much preferring 548 and that is all we are saying about Jenny for the Diggers’ Walk and to the the long, long upcoming election! the ‘quick’ (read ‘simple’) option, or a Probus Singers who did such a fabu- combination of the two, and I must say Finally, thank you to all our lous job with Murray, their songs drift- readers who were so complimentary that as crosswords go, yours are up ing through the trees, adding to the there with the toughest of them. This and responded positively to our ‘Vil- ‘past times’ atmosphere of the day. lage’ donations. month’s example however, took the As for our extra volunteers, we degree of difficulty to a whole new U could not have managed without you. level for me. The CWA Ladies must have been down (continued p3) U The Triangle October 2007 page 2 Cobargo taking orders and then deliv- My Triangle ering them, neatly wrapped, the next him out. On his recent birthday Cobber day. But by the time he had turned 16 visited Lou. Lou is now 93, living in a A chance to meet the locals and he could do everything, slaughter, retirement home in Bateman’s Bay. He’s learn their thoughts and feelings on wheelchair bound but still himself – living in “The Triangle” clean, cut and sell. When I asked Cobber if he ever took holidays, he smiled and great genes these Bennys. Ronald Arthur Benny – said, he worked every day, even Sun- Cobber’s 25th year was pretty ‘Cobber’ days. He did occasionally, though, get special. Not only did he become part Happy 90th birthday owner of a butchery, he also met Cobber. his wife, Doreen. Doreen’s par- What a pleasure it was to ents were dairy farmers and had spend an hour with Cobber Benny. moved to the area from Candelo. I heard on the grapevine that Doreen was working at The Bank Cobber had turned 90 last month Hotel in Cobargo – the building and thought it would be a good no longer exists, it was where the opportunity to have a chat with Vet’s building is. him. So there you are, 65 years Cobber was born in later they are still happily mar- Cobargo in 1917, number 4 of 9 ried, Cobber still tends the gar- siblings. Cobber’s father was al- den, the citrus orchard and the ready a Cobargo butcher. He origi- plants in the shade house and he nally set up shop with a mate – dries up after each meal! He Welch and Benny Butchery, later counts himself very lucky: he has going out on his own in what we Cobber turned 90 last month excellent health, learnt a good now all recognise as Benny’s Butchery. some time off, and was known as a trade very well and found a life Cobber’s original shop was where handy runner in his youth. He partici- long partner. Benny’s Butchery is, but was destroyed pated in the local sports days and at Cobber was born to be a butcher, by the great flood. The present build- Narooma won 50 quid! A fortune then he has that lovely humour that we ex- ing was built after the flood. to the lad from Cobargo! pect from our butchers and he’s still Cobber went to the local school, His elder brother Lou was the got ALL ten fingers, and yes I did ask, leaving at the age of 14. His teacher said only other of the siblings who worked ‘Where does Cobber come from?’ It’s a to him, ‘We can take you no further, in the Butchery with Dad Benny and nickname from his Dad. He loved hang- you may as well leave’. Cobber seemed when Cobber was 25, Dad Benny re- ing out with his dad as a small tacker pretty happy with that decision! tired and passed the Butchery onto and his father use to refer to him as On day one of Cobber’s very long Lou and Cobber. They worked it to- ‘his little cobber’. Louise Brown working life, his dad gave him a bicy- gether until 1970, when Lou decided U cle and his first job was to ride round he’d had enough and Cobber bought

down because it really can only be one Thumbs Up Letters to the Editors answer. 9 letters, first letter C , fourth To Mick and Reg O’Meara (continued from page 2) letter L……CHALLENGE ! for unselfishly Yours to a cinder … (confused volunteering to pull out Thank you for the ‘quick’ clues and tormented Deli worker) … fireweed, while we were to 1 down and both options for 28 Crocko (Robin Croxson) in Sydney having across. They were great! It’s just a pity Tilba radiation treatment. Traveling Notepad there wasn’t provision for the answers Thanks heaps from John and Di. on the actual crossword grid. That all Dear Triangle, Thank you to Rosemary Millard of the ‘quick’ down clues from 2–7 were To all the responsible horse owners for voicing my sentiment in her ‘Trav- rendered out of kilter as a result of the who are lunging their horses at elling Notepad’ featured in last month’s 1 down insertion was an obvious out- home to exercise them. come that even a child of 59 such as I Triangle. It is always wonderful to see could work out … which brings us to streetscapes adorned with flowers, Thumbs Down 8 down. Well it would do for the cryp- shrubs and trees, filling our hearts with To the local person in the tic clue readers because there isn’t ac- civic pride. blue car, who pulled out tually a ‘quick’ option for 8 down (still It does us all good to develop this onto the highway without with me?) quality, whilst setting an example for looking, causing a semi- Things go pretty well from here our young people to follow. The valu- trailer to swerve into the on although some sort of an idea about ing of natural beauty, along with the oncoming traffic lane. Happens all what to put into the ‘32 across’ squares work of tending and caring for it, should the time. would have been nice. be appreciated, supported and encour- I’m not sure how I’ll end up this aged. As for those who choose to tear To that someone who stole the month and will avidly await the solu- beauty to shreds? What a shame that extension ladder from the tion in next month’s ‘Equilateral’. vandalism should discourage us. Bermagui Hall during the building Oh.. by the way, I didn’t bother Isobel Wightman stage. It was a great loss and whinging about the lack of a clue for 16 Cobargo worth $800 to replace. U (Letters continued p15) U The Triangle October 2007 page 3 A Groundbreaking Idea … Lessons from Cuba (continued from front page) A minor setback occurred for the things moving. Since the ban, Clean Clean Energy for Eternity community Energy for Eternity has received grow- with animals, economy and plants. campaign when the Bega Valley Shire ing support for its aims and objectives. Most of all, it’s about community and Council withdrew consent to paint the No doubt that same old fashioned how we weave 12 Design Principles 50/50 by 2020 logo on the Bermagui word of mouth will go a long way to into meeting the basic human needs water tower as it was deemed ‘adver- helping CEFE along with its next of bioregions: how we manage local tising’. Maybe it was a difficult legal awareness-raising project … the Clean natural resources to peak energy effi- decision for Council to make – to allow Energy For Eternity 2008 Human Sign Cal- ciency and how we connect to nature the first water tower in the Shire, State endar, out soon! and re-learn what it is to be indig- and probably Australia to be Look out for the shot of a water enous to our spirit of place. emblazoned for a non-profit urgent glo- tank we did paint! The calendar will When people first derive an un- bal cause. You can bet that one day show twelve months of the best hu- derstanding of permaculture, often soon, someone somewhere else will run man sign messages our region could described as … ‘Oh! It’s just common with the idea and be considered pro- produce in 2006/2007. You or someone sense’ … Well yes … it is common sense gressive. you know is probably in one of these which only goes to prove how much Meanwhile, there’s nothing like photos. U un-common sense we take for granted. the old fashioned word of mouth to keep John Champagne Permaculturist U Far South Coast Adopts Naroo the Humpback Whale Narooma officially celebrated its port from the business and commu- adoption of Naroo the Humpback whale nity of the area, joined the Humpback on Monday the 24th of September with Icon Project, which aims to bring Aus- a flag-raising ceremony followed by a tralian communities together and raise whale watching expedition. awareness of the threat facing whales New South Wales National – especially Humpbacks – from Japan’s Parks, the Eurobodalla Shire Council whaling program, which begins again and Eurobodalla Tourism, with sup- in November. U

U The Triangle October 2007 page 4 Celebrate 40th Anniversary of NPWS with events in the Snowy Mountains Events across the Snowy Moun- said, ‘National parks provide a haven the conservation of some of the state’s tains to celebrate the 40th anniversary for many of our precious native plants most unique and precious natural land- of the NSW National Parks and Wild- and animals. They also offer a huge scapes, cultural heritage and wildlife. life Service (NPWS) will provide inspi- range of activities for the whole com- From guided walks and bush food bar- ration for parents looking to kick off the munity, from bushwalking, abseiling becues to campfire nights and art ex- kids’ holidays in style. and camping, to canoeing, swimming hibitions, there’s something for every- The NPWS will celebrate its of- or skiing. Visiting parks is a great way one’. ficial 40th anniversary on 1 October to get out and experience the incred- Dr Fleming said events planned 2007, but celebrations are planned ible natural environment of NSW. for the Snowy Mountains include: a throughout the school holiday period ‘Our key celebration period will public presentation by Alpine Ecolo- (1–14 October) and beyond, making it be from 1–14 October, with Sunday 7 gist, Kosciuszko National Park; an ideal time for many families to visit October being a free entry day to all Yarrangobilly Caves House Open Day, our national parks. national parks in NSW. Events Kosciuszko National Park; Jersey Cave Head of NPWS, Dr Tony Fleming, throughout this period will celebrate Tours, Kosciuszko National Park. U Art in the Triangle

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U The Triangle October 2007 page 5 Brogo Babble all the best for their life together. cently returned from a trip to PNG The Brogo Fire Brigade held their where he trekked the Kakoda Trail The smiles on the faces of the AGM last month and the following of- with a group of young people. Maybe Brogo Hall Committee at last month’s ficers were elected; you’ll give us an account of your jour- AGM highlighted just how wonderful President: Brad Smith; Captain: ney Trent for the November edition of The Triangle is to our community. A Dave Lucas; Senior Deputy: Steve The Triangle? Well done. cheque for $1000 was given to the tire- Maginnity; Deputies: Phil O’Neill and On a personal note, I’d like to less folk who keep the hall in good con- Kerry Noble; Secretary: David thank outgoing President of the Brogo dition and viable. Ubrihien: Treasurer: Warren Davies; Fire Brigade, Roger Bunyan, for his There are not many structures Call Outs: Jan Jarvis, Linda O’Neil, Vicki passion toward building community. in Brogo owned at a community level Younger and David Ubrihien; Catering: Roger was instrumental in fostering so it’s really important for our future Diedrie Smith, Cathy McGregor and Jan the need to make The Brigade more in- wellbeing that it’s used regularly and Jarvis; Honorary Auditor: David clusive to all residents. Setting up the kept in good nick. McGregor. local Brogo emailing list and initiating Secretary Pam Taylor conveyed Following the elections retiring the Beer and Chat Nights at the Fire her thanks to The Triangle in a letter and Senior Deputy Captain, Jim Hannam, Shed on the 2nd Friday of the month congratulated us for our contribution was presented with a plaque and cer- are just two worthy examples of how to our community (see Letters to Edi- tificate thanking him for his many he has contributed greatly toward the tor). years of service to The Brigade. Jim wellbeing of the Brogo community. Stuart Kemble celebrated his thanked everybody for their help and Thank you Roger and keep doing what wedding to Jocelyn Moloney in Mel- assistance during this time. you do. bourne on the 8th of September. Guests The great annual pizza night is John Champagne included parents Jane and Martin (also back. Yes Brogo! Ante returns with his U best man), and his sister Rebecca, now mobile-munching, wood-fired marvel at the University of Canberra. to treat us all to pizzas under a Brogo The Kemble family moved to sky. It promises to be a wonderful night Dorrigo Road in 1984, Stuart was only to meet and a strong rumour abounds four years old then … he was 19 when that the musical talent of Brogo will ENJO he left for Canberra to study Cookery once again resound through the Fire Clean The World in 2001. Shed. So it’s on Friday 12th October at Great specials available for John and Robyn Scott, ex of the Brogo Fire Shed on Warrigal Range Christmas. Brogo, Helen Pratt of Bega. Tim, Xanthe Rd. All residents of Brogo and beyond and Emily Metcalfe of Brogo all joined are warmly invited. Call Michelle your local consultant. the guests in wishing Start and Jocelyn Brogo Boy, Trent Auld has re- 0438 255 935.

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U The Triangle October 2007 page 6 are high temperatures, nasal discharge, horses. HORSE HYPE a persistent hacking cough, and the All up and coming horse shows, Horse Hype is a feature in our horse may be lethargic and off their gymkhanas and horse events will no Triangle sure to please all feed. those horse lovers out there. doubt be cancelled. This will also have There must be loads of Any horse displaying suspect an impact on people trying to get their interesting stories to be told, symptoms must immediately be quar- horses qualified to compete at the Roy- so send them in and share antined away from other stock, and a als. them with us. rigorous quarantine procedure must be So far we have been lucky with put in place. Stables, gear and all per- no reported cases south of Nowra, and The Effects of Equine Influenza sons handling the horse must go let us hope it stays that way. Informa- After surviving the effects of five through a decontamination process. tion on the spread of Equine Influenza years of drought and high feed prices, The property must then go into a lock can be obtained by logging onto we are once again faced with a major down mode. www.outbreak.gov.au. A few studs on dilemma.The equine influenza virus The importance of allowing no the Far South Coast have put them- has hit NSW and Queensland. This flu visitors onto a quarantined property selves into voluntary quarantine to try virus has the capacity of bringing is the only way we are going to stop and protect their horses. hardship not only to the racing indus- the spread of EI. Transmission occurs A news flash from Canberra try, but also to local breeding studs and primarily between horses via the res- Royal is that they will take into con- any business involved in pleasure ac- piratory track, but can be spread by sideration that people have not been tivities – local saddleries, farriers, people who have had contact with a able to qualify their horses due to the equine dentists, chiropractors and sick horse. cancellation of many agricultural many other people who derive an in- The effects of being isolated in a shows. come from the horse industry. lock down have major ramifications on Happy Horsing The rigid controls put in place all facets of family life. Income is af- Janelle Salway by the DPI regarding the movement of fected greatly. Doing the grocery shop- horses must be adhered to, if we are to ping is a task with the decontamina- New Certified Equine/ Small Animal control the spread of this virus. We all tion process that must be adhered to. Acupressure Practitioner need to work together and be very dili- The quarantine period lasts for up to Tallgrass Animal Acupressure gent. A veterinarian should be con- 50 days after the horse has caught the Institute is very pleased to announce tacted if a horse shows any signs of ill virus, and the mortality rate is of course that Robyn Grice has successfully com- health. The symptoms of the horse flu higher in very young foals and older pleted a comprehensive 230-unit train- ing program in equine/small animal acupressure and is now a qualified practitioner. She is available to work with you and your horses, dogs, cats in your town/city and the surround- ing area. Robyn Grice has studied with Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Insti- tute for the past five years. Her course work has included both hands-on and online courses in Traditional Chinese Medicine practice and theory, which covers Yin-Yang Theory, Five-Element Theory, Assessment Techniques, Acupoint Classification, Location, Energetics and Function, plus Anatomy. Jeez mate - I’ll be glad when these horse flu restrictions are lifted! U

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U The Triangle October 2007 page 7 their family and the community – pre- week’s Progress Association meeting Quintessentially Quaama cious baby Shakira born on 10th Sep- did not make it. Consequently the tember. Happy B’day also to Barb Gal- meeting was postponed. It is impor- Notes from Quaama will be rela- loway and Taylor Monk. tant that Council recognises and re- tively brief this month due to the writ- Should you see Jim Blacka about sponds to Quaama’s needs and re- er’s preoccupation with new love in- the district, wish him a fabulous re- quests for advice and guidance. Advice terest! Just the thing for Spring. tirement and thank him for his many of next meeting date will be posted at Barb Galloway has offered a de- years service at the Bega District Hos- the Store as soon as it is confirmed. lightfully appropriate alliteration ex- pital. I guess that little caravan of yours Over at the school, Debbie Platts pressing the season … Quaama quivers will be on the road a lot more in the and Alan Holbrook are busy with a with spring! In recognition of Quaama future, Jim … enjoy! team of P&C helpers landscaping the Village’s 120-year anniversary on Oc- On the topic of T-shirts, at the area between the admin block and the tober 27, readers are invited to submit 2nd Annual Quaama Open Day at new COLA. A generous gift of time QQ alliterations for our very own T- Mumbulla View in aid of Quaama Rural from some very busy people. Thanks! shirt logos. Send your submissions to Fire Brigade, you can purchase and or- It was a lot of fun selling tickets [email protected] or c/- Quaama der ‘Where is Quaama’ printed Ts – for Quaama School of Arts restumping Post Office marked ‘QQ competition’. great for Christmas gifts! Don’t miss fund at Cobargo Pub over the past few Winners will carry the esteem of see- this great day – 6 October – for mar- weeks. Thanks to everyone who pur- ing their creativity in walking print kets/music and mirth in marvelous lo- chased tickets and to Benny’s Butch- and receive a prize of a T-shirt. Profits cal company. ery and Trady and Peter at the Pub for from T shirt sales will go to the hall Also 13th October the Mind your support! restumping fund! Body Spirit Festival at Quaama School There has been a lot of travel out A couple of significant events of Arts Hall – promises to be an inter- of the region for some Quaama School must be mentioned. By far the most esting and inspirational day! The gar- children over the past month. The charming and good looking man on dens are looking pretty thanks to the Southern Stars dance group was fabu- Stevenson’s Lane, Elwyn Platts (pic- regular ‘weeders and mulchers’. Next lous in this spectacular show involv- tured) celebrated his 83rd birthday on time you’re in the Quaama Memorial ing over 2000 children from the 19th September. Happy to see you so fit Park keep an eye on the newly planted Illawarra and South Coast – every par- and still roses – behind the Memorial Wall. Fol- ent or support person present wept working lowing the very successful Fire Brigade tears of joy and pride for our great kids! on the Open Day, Tim Benson-Taylor, Peter Local singer, Belinda Goodheart (Bega farm! Hiles and Dave T did the digging and High) also performed beautifully as a And planting for what will be the begin- featured artist in this amazing show! in the ning of a beautiful rose garden to hon- Morgan and Millie Boyle and sameour Tim’s Grand Dad, recently de- Erin Moore represented Quaama and neigh- ceased Sam Taylor who was a Trustee the Bega District at the Regional Ath- bourhood, of the Park during his years in the com- letics Carnival at Wollongong – Well we joy- munity. done. Then … year 5/6 had a busy few fully wel- Still in the Park, we continue to days in Canberra seeing everything and comelook at a sinking pile of tin and sticks going to the snow! But back at school Kerry and that was our BBQ shelter. It was very there was also much excitement and Phildisappointing that the Shire repre- colour with the Book Week Book Char- Dummett’s sentatives scheduled to attend last acter Parade – what a talented bunch Elwyn Platts, 83yrs, at work new addi- on Ellerslie tion to Narooma's Cafe Over The Water Large Selection of Groceries New hours: Thurs-Mon, 8am-4pm Fresh Local and Organic Fruit and Vegetables The perfect place to catch up GLUTEN FREE products now with friends, for breakfast, lunch available or drop in for a cuppa. Special Stock Items obtained on Definitely worth the drive! request CONTINENTAL DELI Come and check out our ever- Gifts, Souvenirs and Homewares changing blackboard specials. NEW TOY SECTION Riverside Drive Narooma Princes Highway Phone: 4476 2723 Cobargo BYO Ph: 02 6493 6405 Quintessentially Quaama Fireside notes: (continued) NSW Rural Fire Service Open Day, 15th September of children, teachers and parents to This was a great opportunity for Graeme Spicer, Adrian MacBeth and come up with all those brilliant cos- members of the Quaama community Dave Britten and a special mention to tumes. I don’t know how Paddington to meet their local fire brigade. Two young Jared for all his help and run- Bear got all the cow poop off his wellies tankers and a 4wd appliance were ning around. and coat before parading tho’? there for people to inspect. Anyone can make a difference to Other Quaamerites out and Once again people enjoyed the his or her local community by simply about in the wider world this month sausage sizzle and sat back to enjoy getting involved. The local fire Brigade have been Sue Ann and Steve Nicol who watching kids have some fun. Num- needs help at many levels. went to see Paul Kelly in concert, bers were up on last year. More kids Some of the possibilities might Glennda Heino to Wollongong to work attended and more games were organ- include building your knowledge by on the final edits for her honours the- ised by the fire crew. Who had the most attending a Basic Fire Fighters course. sis, and Dave Hooper taking his plumb- fun, the kids or the crew? This would help you to become fire ing skills to Tasmania! Some of the old favourites were ready and have something to offer oth- What’s going on with all the frac- combined with a message to help kids ers, if needed. tured limbs? Wishing speedy healing recall the procedure. One game was to You may be able to help in to Graeme Rayer, Tim Dummett and crawl through three hoops holding an fundraising to upgrade our facilities Angus Carroll. egg on a spoon as ‘you get down low and equipment or help us to run open Best wishes for a beautiful spring and go, go, go’! There was a gumboot days (BBQs, games for kids or planning season – don’t be tempted to plant those toss and sack races and kids were and logistics). Perhaps assisting with tomatoes yet tho’! shown how to roll out a fire hose and a newsletter is your forte. You are only Please send contributions for QQ how to aim one at a specific target. limited by your imagination. to [email protected], leave at Even the ‘big kids’ got saturated Contact us if you think you can Quaama Store or phone Veronica on with the water bomb balloons! There help. Please consider joining the 6493 8406. were opportunities for some kids to Quaama Brigade – From the commu- Cheers, have their photo taken in the gear and nity for the community. Veronica Coen in the truck. U U A big thank you to the local crew, Juggling/Circus Gear for giving their Day/LED/Glow & Fire time, to make this a very suc- Thought Sport 4473 7771 cessful day. 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U The Triangle October 2007 page 10 Pat’s Piece well and truly under the influence of expect them to be perfect and if there is alcohol. Suddenly he started ranting one thing I have learnt in my 84 years and raving about how the local teen- it is that perfect doesn’t apply to the If only we agers went out to the Murrah Hall to human condition. One of the great trag- could be as pas- have their rock concerts so they could edies of an affluent society is it tends to sionate about smoke dope well out of the eye of the become gluttonous and encourages peace on earth, local police. He was quite scathing abuse, not only of drugs but in our very climate change, about these so called ‘pot heads’. The lifestyle. ending poverty, interesting thing about this scenario So whilst I enjoy a quiet ‘scotch’ as we are about sport. Watching the is that he himself was under the influ- at five o’clock each evening knowing self-righteous baying for Andrew ence of a drug, because that’s what al- that a drug is a drug is a drug, I refuse Johns’ blood recently was indeed a sad cohol is and if you abuse the use of it, it to criticise those unfortunate enough thing. Even sadder is the fact that an will kill you, the same as any other to be in Andrew Johns’ position. I first affluent society in a wealthy country drug. The fact that there are other dan- hope the general public can allow him like ours, gives access to our young peo- gerous substances out there doesn’t to get on with his life, remembering ple to all kinds of mind changing sub- give us the right to blame the victim, that while it’s love that makes this old stances, some much more dangerous something that some of us old fuddy world go round, it’s also love that than others. But when does the blame duddies are damn good at. makes the ride worthwhile, not the game begin and end and how much While Andrew Johns and others practice of destructive criticism. right do we have to be the judge. like him are condemned, it just means Pat Thompson I have a vivid memory of having that they have their human fallibility a drink with friends many years ago like the rest of us. So many of our young on the verandah of the Bermagui Ho- sports idol’s lives are spent in a fish- tel. At a table next to us was a middle bowl, while they have access to huge PAM’s GENERAL STORE aged, well known resident who was amounts of money. The trouble is we Tilba Tilba Helping hand for victims of crime YOUR ONE STOP SHOP Supplying:- Elna Martin, Regional Coordina- - Approved Counselling Scheme FUEL:-UNLEADED MEAT & CHICKEN tor for Victim Services will be in Bega - Victims Assistance Scheme :-PREMIUM ICE, BAIT, GAS on the first Wednesday and Thursday - Victims Compensation :-DIESEL REFILLS of the month commencing 7th & 8th - Restitutation from Offenders BEER, WINE, LAUNDRY November 2007. Appointments on - Victims Register SPIRITS TAKE AWAY CAFE Thursday 8th November at the Wom- Elna is also available for private GROCERIES, Just ring your order en’s Resource Centre Bega from 10 am consultations with victims of crime FRUIT & VEG through – 3.30 pm if you want to know more referred by services. Please make an about the counselling and compensa- appointment phone either: Gabrielle NOW SELLING CAPUCCINO AND tion services offered by Victim Serv- Powell at the Women’s Resource Cen- BYRON BAY COFFEE ices: tre on 6492 1367 orElna Martin on NEW OWNERS: DAVID & ANGELA - Who is a victim of crime? 4472 9311 or by email: PHONE/FAX: (02) 4473 7311 - Resources to assist victims [email protected]. 266 CORKHILL DRIVE, TILBA TILBA - Charter of Victims Rights U NSW 2546 - Victim Support Line

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U The Triangle October 2007 page 13 flooring in both Tilba Bites bars and the hallway and Whew! Where did that month our local go – it must be getting busy in Spring. coachbuilder, The main street of Central Tilba has Arthur been a hive of activity lately, not so Worthley, has much with visitors having fun and restructured the spending money but with building and internal stair- renovations. The Tilba Bakery has had way. a holiday for the past few months, but One not so its proprietors Alf and Jane. They thing you can and a crew of local tradespeople and count on is artisans have been working like bea- someone having vers, adding a new shop space to the a birthday and side of the original building and creat- there have been ing a very attractive outdoor space some. Lesley with brick paving graced by lovely Heffernan, one She’s with the band, OK? granite stonework and picket fences. of the friendly Congratulations to you all and I feel and helpful people at the Narooma In- special mention in Tilba is Phil Elton. sure locals and visitors will enjoy formation Centre, celebrated her 60th For a long time now Phil has been or- sweets, savouries and doughy things down in the gully at Tuck and Jen’s. ganising groups of community service even more. The Rose and Sparrow Cafe Classical music by Trevor King on gui- workers on different projects around has a new kerbside paved eating space, tar was followed by a bit of Bush Medi- the streets of Central Tilba. There has which should get plenty of al fresco cine (the band) to a capacity crowd of been lots of painting, repair jobs, use. seven well into the night. Lesley flies makeovers on unsightly bits of public The ABC Cheese Factory had to out soon for a European holiday with- land and the result is a very tidy town close their doors for a couple of days out her Al, and we wish her well. to be proud of. If anyone would like to while they had new tiles laid in the Deb Elton celebrated her 50th help with a few dollars towards paint shop area of the building. It looks good. the other day with a capacity crowd and equipment, Phil would be most Layla has had another hard of friends, children and family in the appreciative. working crew of local tradespeople Tilba Leather back garden. It was a Best wishes to Jen Somers and doing a great job of rebuilding her origi- bloody cold night, but a myriad of can- Windhorse (Tibetan Buddhist Empo- nal outbuildings and a small extension dles, tall gas heaters, bbq and food and rium) in their move to main street to the back of the house.Welcome back wine aplenty did the trick. Cobargo. We are glad to have kept you to our much-loved Tagan Dibden, who Melanie Atkins is celebrating in the Triangle and wish you very well. has shrugged off her halo and returned her 21st at The Drom on Saturday the Until the next, to earth. Tagan, who must have been 6th of October. It’s in the beer garden Ewen Genders feeling like a Beaconsfield Mine disas- from 4 pm and family and friends are ter, has had a metal frame drilled to her welcome with some music from Ako skull and reaching down to her upper and plenty of fun for this auspicious U body to keep her neck immobilised for occasion. the past five months. She broke a disc Congratulations to local girl high in her spine in a car accident and Caroline Leach, who has opened her fortunately it has fused back together gallery Tilba Cameo Collection at 27– without the necessity of surgery. Life 29 Bate Street, Central Tilba. Caroline has been very frustrating for Tagan is staging exhibitions, which will and her family and many friends are change on a fortnightly basis and her so excited for her. first feature artist is Pauline Balos. The Dromedary Hotel has new A quiet achiever who deserves

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U The Triangle October 2007 page 14 Letters to the Editors Bermi Profiles in History ‘Bermagui Profiles in History’, a (continued from p3) ‘new book with a new look’ at local his- tory has recently been released. Writ- Firmness Dignity And Respect ten by Ron Gaha, it extends his two Navigation restriction Dear Editor, earlier books by establishing a chro- This letter should have been sent Murrah River nology of the area, from the first in- November to mid-December 2007 much earlier than this but I have had habitants to the year 2000. to be in Canberra for medical reasons ‘Profiles’ is recommended read- Boat operators are advised that straight after our recent public meet- ing, not only for new arrivals but also Southern Rivers Catchment Management ing in Bermagui re Meads Bay devel- Authority will be undertaking bank for longer-term families, especially the restoration works in the Murrah River opment at Wallaga Lake. I can only say young.‘Profiles’ is priced @ $20.00 in- from November to mid-December 2007. that I have been appalled at the down- cluding GST and is only available from right unwarranted attack on Council- Persons boating in the area during these the writer at his home: Unit 3/1 works should exercise care and lor David Hede over his handling of the Corunna St. Bermagui NSW 2546, Ph maintain a proper lookout. Chair at that meeting. 02 6493 4703 (after 9 am), add $2.50 for I invited Mr. Hede to take on the Contact Shannon Brennan, SRCMA River postage. Rehabilitation Officer, Bega on (02) 6491 position as he has paid us the courtesy Copies of Ron’s earlier books are 8223 for further information. of attending every meeting we have also available, namely ‘Bermagui, A www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.au held re our concerns over such inap- Century of Features and Families’ propriate development while other (1994) and ‘Bermagui Country Club councillors, including our own repre- Limited – The First Thirty Six Years’ sentative, have ignored us. (1996) During my 84 years I have at- I have sent this on behalf of Ron tended an awful lot of meetings and Gaha. Mr. Hede’s chairmanship was carried Regards, out with firmness, dignity and respect Brian Boulter for the Chair. He at no time made com- Bermagui ment about the subject at hand. To at- tack him in such a way shows a mean- spirited, undemocratic approach to the Dear Readers Robert Allen whole procedure. This month we have received two Sales Representative I can only thank most sincerely theses (with opposing views) on the re- Mr Hede’s competence and patience routing of the Bermagui walking track. during what was at times a feisty de- Unfortunately both articles were ex- bate. As for Mr Brock’s sad story about tremely lengthy and would have required Showroom: 2 Munje St, his caring for the environment and considerable time to edit. In consequence Pambula NSW 2549 being so badly done by, then I would they have not been published. Please keep suggest that it is not too late for him to letters and articles to approximately 300 Phone: (02) 6494 3189 words so that your opinions can be printed. realise the affect of what he wants to Fax: (02) 6495 7108 do to beautiful Meads Bay and maybe And please remember, if emailing donate this piece of land back to the your letter, to include your postal address. Mobile: 0404 509182 community where it belongs. The Editorial Committee Patricia Thompson Bermagui Kinetix Sports Protect yourself this summer: “UV” swimwear, incl. custom fitting. Great range of Sun hats THE TILBA TEAPOT ************************** CAFE Special Dietary Foods Alternative Health Products Built in 1895 it has served as a residence, butcher, millinery shop, saddlery, grainstore, ************************** antique shop, tearooms and for the past 20 COBARGO HOME BREW years a cafe. This site oozes history and a We’ll show you how to: warmth you’ll find in grandma’s kitchen. Brew up something Enjoy our country style cooking, and dine on sunny verandahs. Browse through our really good! local art & 2nd hand books. Closed Mondays in winter. Cobargo: 6493 6490 PHONE (02) 4473 7811

U The Triangle October 2007 page 15 There is a singles and a doubles Bermi Banter tournament. The doubles tournament will be ‘round robin’; the singles tour- Junior Tennis Tournament nament is either ‘round robin’ or The tennis club of the Bermagui ‘knock-out’ style, depending on the Country Club will organise a tourna- number of participants. The doubles ment for junior tennis players (aka will start first. Doubles can sign up ‘kids’) on Sunday 28 October 2007 at with a pre-arranged partner or can get the tennis courts of the Bermagui Coun- a partner on the day from the tourna- try Club. The tournament leader is ment leader. Trevor Hilton, the coach of the tennis Starting time: 8:30 am club’s juniors (and seniors). Every kid Registration: On the day. Entry with a tennis racquet can participate. fees: singles $6, doubles $6 per pair. Age groups: under 10 y/o; 10–11 There will be a sausages sizzle For more information call y/o; 12–13 y/o; 14–16 y/o. for a fee of $2. Trevor Hilton on 6495 0334. U William Barton to perform in Bermi Australia’s premier didgeridoo Constable from Synergy, with per- Dune Care News performer, William Barton and the formances scheduled in Bega, Eden and New Moorheads Beach/Keating Sculthorpe String Quartet will be per- Narooma as well as Bermagui. Headland Dunecare Group forming at the Bermagui Community William Barton has been pro- The first meeting of the Centre on Thursday 25 October as part filed on ABC’s Australian Story, and is Moorheads Beach/ Keating Headland of the 2007 Barnstorming Tour. This is recognised as Australia’s most accom- Dunecare Group was held at the north- an initiative of the Four Winds Festi- plished didgeridoo performer, with a ern end of Moorheads Beach on Sun- val in partnership with SouthEast growing reputation as a composer. His day, 9 September 2007. The Group is ARTS Region, supported by the charismatic performance showcases responsible for the area between the Mumbulla foundation. the incredible range of sounds created southern end of Moorheads Beach to Every school in the Bega Valley with the didgeridoo. the northern end of Little Haywards Shire has been invited to attend con- The concert program for schools Beach. An appraisal was made of certs by this unique ensemble that will will be tailored to either primary or sec- weeds and other environmental prob- also include percussionist Timothy ondary students and feature music lems associated with the area and it from different sacred traditions to dem- was agreed that the first project of an onstrate the capacity for peaceful co- ongoing nature would be the removal existence through music, as well as a of Sea Spurge from the dunes adjoin- powerful symbol of reconciliation and ing the beaches. cultural fusion with the string quartet Members were made aware of and didgeridoo. the dangers associated with Sea Spurge The Four Winds Festival will and the protective clothing to be worn feature leading Australian and inter- when removing it. The Group has 15 national performers over the 2008 members who work either individu- Easter weekend at the Four Winds Am- ally in their own time or as a team phitheatre, 9 km south of Bermagui. member for an hour or so once a month. William Barton and the U The Group welcomes new members Sculthorpe String Quartet and further information can be ob- tained by contacting Lance Carder on the Tilba Cameo 6493 3153. Collection Bermagui Dune Care Group Framing Workshop and Gallery Another Dune Care group – No, there is no war. Bermagui Dune Care is Combining an exciting exhibition style a separate group, reformed in 2003.We gallery for local artists have been working mainly on clearing and a picture framing workshop Sea Spurge, with some other work on in the historic village of Central Tilba. bridal veil creeper, and plantings in Mimosa Rocks NP. With a small but dedicated group, we decided to be me- October’s Exhibitors thodical in our approach, working st th 1 to 14 October northwards from Cuttagee Beach to Pauline Balos - “Works on Paper” Baragoot Beach. Beares Beach is being 16th to 28th October covered by a subgroup of Bermagui Di Tarrant - “Playful Palette” Dune Care. Sea spurge is a major prob- lem for our beaches, so any additional 27 Bate Street, Central Tilba. NSW 2546 effort in removing it is welcome. Phone 02 4473 7907 Karen Joynes

U The Triangle October 2007 page 16 Bermi Banter (continued) love with her, and she un- dertook the journey down south to cooler climes. The ‘Tarpin’ Slips Away There she will reside in The Tarpin, a famous old wooden Yuringa Harbour on the boat that has graced Bermagui Har- Mornington Peninsula, bour for many years has gone. where she will be refur- Built on the north Coast and bished and enjoy a new life owned by Keith Appleby for the last as a pleasure boat that they 23 years, she was made famous for her and their families can en- lead role as Billy Connolly’s boat in ‘The joy. Man Who Sued God’. Ted and Noel are Used primarily as a charter boat, even talking about taking countless parties of hopeful fishermen her to the Wooden Boat The Tarpin’s new owners with Keith Appleby and women have enjoyed a day on the Show in Hobart next year. sea and many tales of ‘the ones that got There were only a few there to Fancifully, I like to think she was away’ have been recounted back on the see her go but that didn’t really mat- excited by the prospect of a new life. wharf. ter. With her nose pointed south she The next adventure awaits! This gracious lady was pur- steamed out through the harbour as Article and photo: Jane Hall chased by Ted Hardiman and Noel she has so many thousands of times Coots, a couple of old salties who fell in before. U Scarecrow Competition SPRING SPECIAL Coming to Bermagui soon is a scarecrow competition to be held in conjunction with the An- MULCH glican Church Flower Show, at the Black Wattle Chip makes great Community Hall Bermagui on weed free garden mulch. It helps Saturday 27th October. keep moisture in the soil and Yes, the Flower Show is prevents weeds germinating. Black back, having been part of the wattles are legumes so will add Bermagui calendar for many nitrogen to your soil unlike other years, and everyone is encouraged woodchip. to exhibit in the many and vari- 2 LOADS FOR $500 ous sections, including a scare- OR $295 A LOAD DELIVERED IN crow section added for both chil- THE TRIANGLE dren and adults. (A load is approx 6 cubic metres) There will be a bonsai demon- for the flower sections can be picked stration at 11.30 am and a selection of up at the newsagent, Triple 777, Vil- Christmas gifts, craft, cakes, jams, lage Store, Fruit Shop or the rectory. Ring Daniel or Sidonie on plants, BBQ, donuts for sale, and white Scarecrows need to be delivered for 64936739 elephant stall. displaying to the Community Hall be- A Devonshire tea is included in tween 8–10 am on the day. the admission price of $5.00. Schedules U solar power stand-alone or grid-connect full installation or components Govt rebates compost toilets odour-free and easy to maintain domestic and commercial NSW Approval mud bricks ready-made & delivered consistent quality CSIRO tested VIROVIROtech 6494 2616 www.virotech.com.au

U The Triangle October 2007 page 17 Bermi Banter (continued) Bermi Breakers win the Grand Final Congratulations to everyone in- events in the community, this win was Journey into Space: Bermagui volved with the Bermagui Football made easier for our players because of Club! Only their second year back in the on-going work and support of the Pre School Report the competition and the Breakers Re- volunteer committee and supporters After the Lunar Eclipse, the chil- serves won their grand final with a 48 who turn up for training, fund-raising dren at Bermagui Pre School worked point win over the Merimbula Diggers. and to cheer the lads on – thanks to all on many projects that focused on the We hear the celebrations went well of them for giving so much pleasure moon and our solar system. We used into the weekend and one friend of the and fun this footy season. And good on our imaginations and fine motor skills Triangle was warned to look out for the Under 13’s for getting into their fi- to create spaceships at the collage ta- “tired and emotional” drivers on Mon- nals season and playing so well all ble; we counted astronauts in a count- day! Like all voluntary and sporting year! U ing game, played socially in spaceship cubbies and pretended to go on a jour- ney into space in music time. After reading stories about our solar system, we created our own solar system, com- plete with glittering stars, a red lunar eclipse and the planet earth to fly our model shuttles around. The preschool will close on Fri- day 28th September and re-open on Monday15th October, after the school holidays. Vacancies exist on Thursdays during Term 4. Contact the preschool after the October holidays, on 6493 4183, if you are interested in enrolling your child for Thursdays. U

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U The Triangle October 2007 page 18 Cobargo Conversations Behind 1–0 at half time, our girls members selling raffle tickets and the showed all the character of a champion like, remember it will be to support a Congratulations to Anthony, of a champions side to level scores with community facility, namely the CWA Robyn and son Christopher, their a Kristy Rixon equaliser and they domi- cottage. Holstein Friesian cow entries in the nated the second half. Every player Also we decided that the Citizen Royal Melbourne Show came out produced something extra and as of the Year for 2008 will be the last one beribboned. They won Reserve Cham- Moruya foundered, Kristy struck organised by the CWA at Cobargo. We pion cow with Galba Winluke Poppins, again.Top effort from all the girls and feel it is time for other members of the 1st prize Aged cow in milk, 1st prize congratulations to super coach Tina community to take this on. We are, of Pen of three cows, and 2nd prize Best Rixon, ably assisted by Bill Carr, this course, still willing to help with the udder. year’s recipient of the Shoesmith catering after the presentation cer- Congratulations to Johnny Award for services to the game. emony. So we are calling for nomina- Gosch and Tina Rixon on the birth of tions for the Cobargo Citizen of the their baby son on 22nd September. Cobargo CWA News Year 2008, both Senior and Junior. Last In this time of scarcity of rural At our last meeting in Septem- year, no Junior Citizen was awarded doctors, Cobargo is extrordinarily ber, we discussed the problem of coun- as no nominations were submitted. The lucky to have two doctors. Dr. Helen cil rates for the cottage. Like all home nominations in both categories come Anderson has joined Dr. Lee at his sur- owners we are facing a hike in rates, from the community of Cobargo, so it gery in Cobargo. So not only two doc- which amounts to about $100 a is up to you. So start thinking of wor- tors but one is a female. month. This will not be covered by our thy nominees and watch for the an- Ten Year Drought Broken ... current lettings and we have no inten- nouncements for submissions. Cobargo Dry River Soccer Club cel- tion of raising the rates for our regular We welcome new members as ebrated their first premiership in al- renters as we are providing a much- our numbers are depleted, due to peo- most a decade when the Under 14’s needed community service. ple leaving the district and others suf- Girls defeated Minor Premiers Moruya Our other fundraisers are usu- fering ill-health. You can be assured of 2–1.Beaten 1–0 in the major semi final, ally catering to the CWA Group Coun- a warm welcome with friendly faces. by Moruya, Cobargo regrouped for the cil meetings and such events as the By belonging to CWA, you forge a link preliminary final, convincingly ac- Cobargo Co-op Open Day, but it takes with women across Australia in mak- counting for Broulee 7–2 in an awesome a lot of cakes and slices to pay the rates ing the difference at Sate and Federal display of team soccer. A solid training bill! A garage sale was suggested in the Government levels. CWA is a very ef- attended by all players completed the near future, so keep a look out for the fective lobby group. U grand final build up. announcement. If you meet CWA Cobargo Information Centre The Cobargo Tourist and Busi- andwill open as soon as possible. shine. Under cover is available. For ness Association Inc. is proud to an- The Bermagui Chamber has gen- market information contact Helen Staf- nounce theestablishment of the erously donated fixtures and fittings, ford: 6493 6572. Cobargo Information Centre. The no longerrequired by their Information Willing volunteers for the Infor- premises have beenkindly donated by Centre and has encouraged Cobargo mation Centre please call: Dianne Lyn and Warren Smith of Cobargo with lots ofhelpful advice. Saunders 6493 6419 or Janet Doolin Storage located on thePrinces High- The Cobargo Information Cen- 6493 6817. way at the northern end of Cobargo tre will be the venue for the monthly U Village for a six-month period.The markets giving highway frontage, Centre will be non-accredited, self- parking etc. The next market will be funded and staffed by volunteers held on 27 October 2007 come rain or BASS GAS MOBIL COBARGO SERVICE STATION Come to life at the Vineyard! OPEN 7 days Open everyday from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. for 7am-7pm wine tasting, cellar door sales, snacks and * Kleenheat & Unigas lunches * Auto Accessories * DVD & Video Hire October events: * Fishing Tackle & Bait Live Music: Sundays 7th & 21st from 12.30 p.m. * Hot/Cold Food & Drinks Social Bridge: Wednesday 3rd from 2.00 p.m. * Picnic Area & Friendly Service Dates for the Diary: Tuesday 6th November, The Tilba Mug (‘the longer you miss it the longer you’ll STOP – REVIVE – SURVIVE miss it’). Guy & Tania Lingard 6493 6782 Monday 31st December, New Year’s Eve Party. Now agents for Signposted off the main highway on Tourist Drive 6, Australis Canoes and Kayaks 5kms north of Tilba. Tel: 4473 7308

U The Triangle October 2007 page 19 to re-vamp business brochures, pro- Concession Card. CTC@Bermagui ducing a mock up of a beautiful new Our video copy machine, which advertising brochure for our region for copies VHS videotapes to DVD, is prov- Bermagui’s Community Tech- the Bermagui Chamber of Commerce, ing very popular. Please ring to book a nology Centre is holding its Annual designed by Lynn Gunn of Horizon time and discuss your needs with us. General Meeting at the CTC in the Com- Credit Union at Bermi.We can help you Remember, you can show your munity Centre, opposite Mitre 10, at with designing your business bro- visitors the area on Bermagui.net. 7.00 pm on Wednesday 10th October chure, inserting your own photos, and The CTC also offers the free NSW 2007 – All welcome. You can nominate highlighting the special features your government website, Australian Taxa- for a position on the management com- business offers. tion Office website, and the Centrelink mittee, and help run your CTC. The CTC is now offering ‘Learn Access Point, where people can fax Remember, the CTC has new to use your computer’ sessions – one- forms and documents to Centrelink, lower prices for all our services. Our to-one with our skilled and helpful vol- and use the Centrelink phone. high speed Internet, modern comput- unteers, for only $20.00 per one hour Bermagui CTC ers, scanning, photocopying and print- session. Please ring to book a time. We Hours: Tues–Fri 9–4 ing, are all now more affordable. The hope to start free sessions soon, for peo- Phone: 6493 3745 CTC has been assisting local businesses ple who can’t afford to pay, and have a Email: [email protected] U Any mulch is good mulch – it’s other two, which have to be replaced Garden Magic essential to try and prevent moisture about every four months as they break loss from the soil, particularly in hot down into the soil. Pebbles are perma- A small effort in the garden now or windy weather. Remember that nent (remember to put weed mat un- will save a helluva lot of work and wind dries plants out as much as sum- der them). losses when the heat hits. These mild mer sun. Lucerne is popular for vegie Until next time days inspire us to go outside, so we gardens because it puts nitrogen back Lindy Marshall might as well utilise the time in the soil (incidentally, roses seem to U productively. Idle hands do the devil’s prefer lucerne work. mulch). Sugar cane So – feed and mulch now. Cow is easy to use and manure is the good old reliable attractive. Any of standby, along with blood & bone. If the bark types are they’re too labour intensive, or if your serviceable, as knees are gone, use one of the pelletised Maggie Smith types such as Organic Life or Organic would Xtra, which you just broadcast say. They last throughout the area. longer than the WHO DOES THE WORK

The Triangle is a community newspaper; its The Committee Accounting Service: Howard Haynes, aim is to provide information and news to the President Rosemary Millard Cobargo people in the triangle area. The committee is Treasurer Taina Podlesak Distributed by Australia Post made up of volunteers, who donate their time Secretary Louise Brown and expertise for the benefit of our readers. Editorial Committee Distribution Points The Triangle is financially self–sufficient Louise Brown Pams Store - Tilba Tilba through income generated through our John Champagne advertisers. This is a tight budget and prompt Veronica Coen Tilba Teapot - Central Tilba payment of accounts is appreciated. Ewen Genders Quaama General Store The Triangle is published every month except Prue Kelly Cobargo Newsagency January and has a circulation of 2,000. Jo Lewis Cobargo Ampol Service Station Rosemary Millard Bermagui Post Office Deadlines Nerida Patterson 777 Supermarket - Bermagui th Advertising - 20 of each month Taina Podlesak Bermagui Visitors Centre rd Editorial - 23 of each month Bermagui Newsagency Advertisers please note that a fee of $40 may Advertising (9am - 6pm only) Merriman’s Land Council be charged for initial ad layout. Nerida Patterson 6493 7222 Bridge Motors Letters to the Editor: Montreal Store Letters should be no more than 150 words. Accounts River Rock Cafe All letters must be signed by the writer and Taina Podlesak 4473 7027 give both business and home phone nos. so Mail accounts to: PO Box 8, Central Tilba DISCLAIMER letters can be verified. 2546 The opinions expressed by contributors to the newspaper are their own, to a greater or lesser All communications should be forwarded to: Journalists degree, and do not necessarily reflect those Bermagui: Prue Kelly 6493 5317 those of the production team. Whilst striving The Editors Brogo: John Champagne - 6492 7306 to accurately report the news and views of the The Triangle Cobargo: Nerida Patterson - 6493 7222 readers, this newspaper accepts no responsi- PO Box 5144, Cobargo 2550 Quaama: Veronica Coen - 6493 8406 bility or liability for statements made or opin- [email protected] The Tilbas: Ewen Genders - 4473 7204 ions expressed. All letters to the editor must Telephone: (02) 6493 7370 Wandella: Louise Brown - 6493 7370 be signed and include the writer’s full name and address if they are to be considered for Printing Narooma Printing publication. U The Triangle October 2007 page 20 Classifieds Book Review

WANTED Local person wishes to buy house in Cobargo Khaled Hosseini: ‘A Thou- area Ph 6493 3274. sand Splendid Suns’ Bloomsbury Books. 2007 $32.95 Trailer, lightweight, to suit 1600 motor. Veronica 6493 8406. This is the second book by the Afghanistani writer, Khaled Books in good condition. Old furniture, Hosseini, and follows on the suc- curios, china and glass. Phone us on 6493 cess of his best seller, The Kite Run- 6244 or 0437 141 866. ner, (which I think is being made Good quality china, glass, jewellery, old tools, into a film). toys, pre 1940s furniture. Anything old and It’s not unusual for the fol- interesting. Phone 4473 7073 low up to be a big disappointment, but in this case, it’s just the oppo- Crystal, silver, silver-plate and china. Old fishing rods, reels and lures. Will pick up. site. While the first novel concen- Phone 4473 7671 trated on the lives of the men of Af- ghanistan, this one highlights the FOR SALE lives of women during thirty years Computer desk and chair $50. Call Chris on 6493 3017. of history since 1973, dominated by invasions, civil wars and in par- Marble Trend Vitreous china toilet and cistern ticular, the rule of the Taliban. It ‘P trap’ brand new in box, $150. Brand new covers the life of one woman from basin,china,above mount, rectangular, the age of fifteen when she is forced 500x450, $95. New butler sink $50. Grundfos without sentimentality but with a real electric transfer pump $175. Phone 6493 8598. into a marriage with an older man, who later on takes a second wife. ring of truth. If you liked The Kite Run- Azdec Tumbler compost bin $250.00. Ph The friendship between the two ner, you’ll just love this. Diana 4473 7454. Heather O’Connor women, the tragic love story of the sec- U Ford Mondeo 1995 model. Economical 5-door ond wife, their daily struggles against hatch. Manual with new front tyres. Rego till brutality, the ef- April ’08. Just serviced and tuned. Great fects of war, and in touring car at $2,650. Phone Ewen on 4473 7204. particular, the un- remitting violence Commercial Equipment: Glass Topped against women Display Freezer 700 litres $2,500, Upright 2 could leave you to Door Display Chiller $1,750, 2.5m Dairy Display Cabinet $7,500, Mitsubishi 2 head Air despair of the Conditioner $2,900, all in as-new condition. country and its in- Also Cool Room 2 x 1.5m $1,750, Gerni habitants. But the Water Blaster $800, Antique Pine Dresser real story is the tri- $650, Domestic Freezer 700litres $800. Ph 4473 7064. umph of human compassion and PET-MINDING friendship and en- In your own home, very reasonable fees, during love – told bookings essential. Ph Sandra on 0437 990 795. Pam’s Village Store Cobargo Hotel Motel Historic (circa 1870s) Restaurant off licensed

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U The Triangle October 2007 page 21 to the police holding yard in Pushbike riders of all ages must September Police Report Queanbeyan plus the impound fee of wear an approved helmet. Failure to $12 a day. On the second offence the comply attracts a $53 on-the-spot fine. On Saturday the 8th of Septem- vehicle may be forfeited to the Crown The beach is not an ashtray. De- ber a Wagga Wagga man was a pas- (seized and sold by police). positing an extinguished cigarette at- senger in a small fishing boat, which On the 14th of September, fol- tracts a $60 fine, which increases to $200 left the Bermagui harbour to go fish- lowing a domestic dispute on the pre- if the cigarette is still lit. Most cigarette ing off Bermagui. As the boat travelled vious day, police attended the address butts not properly disposed of end up over the crest of a wave the passenger of 35 yr old Cobargo man to serve him in stormwater drains and flushed out fell and sustained a compound fracture an interim apprehended domestic vio- to sea. They are then eaten by marine to his ankle. The vessel returned to lence order for the protection of his de- life or washed up on our beautiful shore and the man was seen by facto. The man was not home and beaches. Bermagui ambulance. Due to the seri- whilst looking for him police located And finally, don’t forget that ousness of the fracture, air ambulance 14 cannabis plants growing in the yard most non-urgent crime can be reported was contacted and attended from Can- and a shotgun behind a fallen log on to the Police Assistance Line on 131444. berra. The helicopter landed in the property. The cannabis and firearm The report is taken on the phone and Dickinson Oval and the man was taken were seized by police. About midday entered on the police computer data- on board and flown to Canberra hos- on the 15th of September the man at- base and reviewed by local police. Po- pital. tended an address in Cobargo and lice encourage the public to use this line A marine incident report has armed himself with a machete before to report all crime in their area, no mat- been submitted by police to the wa- threatening a Cobargo couple and then ter how minor, so police can get a bet- terways authority for investigation. leaving in a vehicle. Police attended ter picture of what is occurring in their On Saturday the 25th of August before travelling to Quaama where the patrol. Lost wallets, mobile phones, bi- an 18 yr old Bermagui man left a man was located and arrested. He was cycles, etc can also be reported on this Bermagui club to find the windows of charged with assault, possessing an number. Urgent matters should still be his car had been smashed. The man offensive implement, offensive behav- reported to ‘000’. became angry and performed several iour, offensive language, two counts of Daniel Magrin aka ‘The Sheriff’ U large burnouts around the area before intimidation, possessing an unregis- leaving. Police were notified and at- tered firearm, possessing an unauthor- One Sunday afternoon at Wolfgang’s tended. The man was spoken to sev- ised firearm, possessing a firearm eral days later and issued a penalty whilst unlicensed, possessing a pro- Art Gallery notice for ‘burnout’ ($477 and 3 points). hibited plant (cannabis) and given Custom Framing (20% off) Police are seeking information on the strict bail conditions. He will appear Edward &Alice person/s responsible for damaging the at the Narooma local court on the 25th 8 Bermagui Rd Opening vehicle, a white VT commodore sedan, of September and again on the 15th of Cobargo NSW 2550 times: t on the evening of the 24 h of August. November. September also saw three Ph: 6493 6800 w. Thu-Mon 10-5 Anyone with information should call local residents issued with court at- Bermagui police or Crimestoppers on tendance notices for drink driving and 1800 333 000. one for possessing a prohibited drug. Bangles Gallery All Australian made pottery Police would like to remind mo- A few housekeeping matters: torists that they [police] also have the Consuming alcohol contrary to coun- LAY-BY or BUY NOW for XMAS OPEN power to confiscate vehicles used to cil notices prohibiting alcohol (such as 7 DAYS perform burnouts and the owner is li- Dickinson Park in Bermagui) attracts able for the cost of towing the vehicle a $110 on-the-spot fine. 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U The Triangle October 2007 page 22 COBARGO MARKET DAY TILBA VALLEY WINES 4th Saturday monthly. SOA Hall and grounds. 8:30 to BRIDGE CLUB 12:30. Phone Helen on 6493 6572 for bookings 1st Wednesday every month from 2pm. All standards catered for - partners not necessary - stay/play as long as COBARGO PLAYGROUP you like - visitors to the area especially welcome. Recommences Cobargo Pre School, October 20th then Further details: Peter - 4473 7308 alternate Fridays, 10am - 12pm, until December 15th. All welcome. Further info contact Pam 6496 1918 DRY RIVER RODEO COMMITTEE Meet 1st Wednesday of the month at Quaama Rodeo COBARGO TOURIST grounds, 7.30. All horsey people welcomed. Ph. Katrina & BUSINESS ASS’N on 6492 7138. Meetings 2nd Tuesday of every month, Cobargo CWA ANGLICAN PARISH OF Cottage 6pm. Phone Helen Stafford - 6493 6572 REFLECTIONS COBARGO AND BERMAGUI “Reflections”, the latest journal of the Bermagui Historical Society. $7.50 Available at the Bermagui Quaama: St Saviour’s - Family Service every 1st Sunday COBARGO CWA Information Centre, Lamont St. and from Wilma at 11.30am and every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 7.00pm CWA Rooms - Cobargo 2nd Tues of the month 10.30am. Masterson, 6493 4108. Cobargo: Christ Church Fridays 10.00am Traditional Enq. Dawn Evans 6493 7301, Cottage Hire 6493 6428 Service. 6.30pm Youth Group (Years 4 - 12 during school term). Sundays, 8.00am. Family Service, 5.00pm. ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE MYSTERY BAY COAST CARE Contemporary Service. Far South Coast Branch - Meetings bi-monthly at Tathra Contact: Christina Potts 4473 7053 Meet: 9.30-12.30 Bermagui All Saints - Thursdays 10.00am Traditional Beach Bowling Club every 3rd Thursday of the month. 3rd Sat Month @ swings All Welcome Service. Sundays 10.00am Family Service with separate All welcome. Enquiries 6493 7269. Kid’s Church. BERMAGUI PLAYGROUP We’d love you to come along to one of our services, BERMAGUI BADMINTON CLUB Friday mornings in the school term 10am-12pm please feel free to join us anytime. Enquiries; Rector Bermagui Sports Stadium. Social Badminton - Tuesdays Bermagui Preschool, Young St, Bermagui. Ph: 6493 4183 Reverend Malcolm Dunnett Phone 6493 4416 2 to 4pm, Sundays 10am to 12noon. Contact Heather on 6493 6310. Competition Badminton - Wednesdays 7pm BEGA VALLEY DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB BERMAGUI BAPTIST CHURCH to 9pm. Contact Nicci on 6493 6602 Sunday mornings at Dickinson Oval, Bermagui All dogs West Street, Bermagui. Pastor: Jeff Percival. 6493 3585 (and their owners!) welcome. Beginner and Advanced Family Service 11.00 a.m. All Welcome. Kids church BERMAGUI SES UNIT sessions Please ring Kerry 6493 3372 or Sian 6493 4412 each week including throughout holidays. 16 Young Street Bermagui. Meetings every Tuesday for further details. 6pm. Ph. 6493 4199 BERMAGUI SEASIDE FAIR BERMAGUI DAY VIEW CLUB Volunteers and coordinators required for the 11th BERMAGUI KNOW YOUR BIBLE 3rd Friday each month. Venues vary. For info phone Bermagui Seaside Fair, Saturday 8th March 2008. A non-denominational ladies Bible study group meets Carol 6493 3331 or Gloria 6493 3149. Phone Jo, 6494 0191 at the Union Church, West Street, at 9.45am every Tuesday. All ladies welcome. Contacts: Maree Selby - LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS 6493 3057 and Lyn Gammage - 6493 4960 COBARGO GARDENING Cobargo School of Arts Hall & FRIENDSHIP CLUB every second Sunday. Set up, 1.45pm. Drawing, 2— 2nd Monday every month - 12 midday. Venues vary - for THE BERMAGUI MARKETS 4pm. Ring Naomi 6493 7307. info phone Robyn Herdegen - 6493 8324 Margaret Last Sunday of the month. Coordinated by the Portbury - 6493 6461 Bermagui Red Cross. Contact Gary Stevens 6493 6581 QUAAMA TEXTILE GROUP Fabric and Textile Art Group meeting monthly at OPEN SANCTUARY@TILBA BERMAGUI & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Quaama Phone 0427 402025 An ecumenical centre for contemplative and creation Needs new members. Those interested please phone focused spirituality at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Rod Moore on 6493 5068. Meetings 1st Thursday of SOPHIAN GNOSTIC CIRCLE MEETINGS Tilba Tilba, 2nd and 4th Saturday at 6pm, Traditional each month at Bermagui Country Club & 3rd Thursday Twice monthly at Bermagui and Quaama. Enlightenment Service 4th Sunday at 9.30am, Meditation Friday at of each month at Cobargo Hotel at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. teachings of a living western tradition. For further info, 10am. Contact Linda Chapman 4476 1006 phone Sue on 6493 8473 MACHINE PATCHWORK GROUP COBARGO SHOW MEETING 9.30am to 3.30pm fortnightly at Julie Terry’s home in DIGNAMS CREEK COMMUNITY GROUP 2nd Wednesday every month, 8pm - CWA Rooms. Tanja. Ring Julie on 6494 0100. Meets randomly - for info phone Shannon Russack- Pres. Contact Lynn Parr - 6493 6795 - 6493 6512 Merryn Carey- Sec. - 6493 6747 BERMAGUI COUNTRY CLUB THE YUIN FOLK CLUB Inc COBARGO LANDCARE GROUP AMATEUR ART & CRAFT SOCIETY. Folk Night Evenings, visiting performers, usually first Occasional meetings - for info phone Bermagui Country Club Amateur Art and Craft Group: Friday in month (please check first.) For more info Brian Lewin - 6493 4629, Rod Logan - 6493 8512 Monday mornings: Porcelain Art, Tuesday Mornings: contact Secretary, Coral Vorbach (Sec.) 6493 6758 Needlework/Patchwork and Art, Thursday mornings: COBARGO PRE-SCHOOL Embroidery and Leadlighting, Friday mornings: Pottery, Tues & Thurs for 3yo and over. Caring for your child’s Friday afternoons - 2nd and 4th Friday of each month: AGLOW CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S early education. For more info, ph Tracey Abraham on Spinning. Visitors and new members welcome. FELLOWSHIP AGLOW is a world wide Interdenominational Christian 6493 6660. Enquiries: 6493 3445 Women’s Fellowship, providing opportunities to help QBC COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB women discover their identity in Jesus Christ. Enquiries COBARGO SCHOOL OF ARTS ph. Elizabeth Farnsworth 02 4473 8413. Free monthly concerts at the Bermagui Country Club. HALL COMMITTEE Bermi C.C., Bega Bowling Club, Cobargo Hotel, Meets once a month. Hall bookings and enq. Maryann Narooma Sporting Club & Tuross Kyla Park Hall. SOUTH COAST CHRISTIAN CENTRE Green 6493 6280 [email protected] Visitors, Children, Musos welcome. Contact Owen Bermagui Country Club, 1st & 3rd Sundays at 4.30pm, Hunter 6493 5151, Geoff Paul 6493 6582 enquiries Gary & Michele Tyrell 6493 6483 1ST COBARGO SCOUT GROUP JOEYS/CUBS/SCOUTS QUAAMA MORNING COFFEE LADIES QUAAMA BAND Children 6 - 15yrs wanting to learn new skills, enjoy Meet at 11am every Wed for morning tea and Are you interested in joining a local community band? outdoor activities, have fun. Meetings 6.30pm to 8pm in friendship. Newcomers always welcome. Bring a plate. No matter what your ability is or how rusty you may be, school term Cobargo Showground dining hall. Contact Contact Lorna 6493 8417 or Judith 6493 8347 for next you’re very welcome. Rehearsal, Sundays 3 - 6 at the Graham Parr on 6493 6795, Jim Abraham on 6493 6668 Wed’s venue. Quaama Hall. Ph. Greg 6493 8240

COBARGO SENIORS QUAAMA / COBARGO QUILTERS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Seniors meet every Friday at 10am in the CWA Rooms, Meets Mondays, 10am - 3.30pm in the CWA Cottage, Mon 1.30 - 3.30pm Thurs 7.30 - 9.30pm Cobargo School Bermagui St, Cobargo. Come in and have a cuppa, a chat Bermagui Road, Cobargo, and welcomes anyone who of Arts Supper Room. Scottish Country Dancing for and play cards. All welcome. Ph Ailsa 6493 6400 or does patchwork, quilting, needlework, sewing or any everyone - no experience necessary. Joan 6493 6754. other handcraft. Contact Dianne Smithett on 6493 8590. Teacher: Sheelagh Brunton 6493 6538

OVER 50’S FUN & FITNESS IRISH DANCING CLASSES COBARGO SENIORS Every Tuesday, 2pm to 3pm at the Bermagui Country Beginners to Advanced. Adults and children over 6 Seniors meet every Friday at 10am in the CWA Rooms, Club, with Nancy, a fully-qualified fitness instructor. years old welcome. Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, Cobargo Bermagui St, Cobargo. Come in and have a cuppa, a chat Cost $6, free introductory class. Contact Judy Allen School of Arts Hall. For more information please call and play cards. All welcome. Ph Ailsa 6493 6400 or 6493 5559 or Nancy Casu on 4476 3282. 6494 3332 or 6493 8267. Joan 6493 6754. U The Triangle October 2007 page 23 FOR THE FRIDGE DOOR

Mnonday 1st Jeam Sessio ROiver Rock Caf 6.30 till late BY

Frriday 5th DJ and The Karisma Katz: $20 dinne Rtiver Rock Cafe 7.30 pm star and show, BYO Syaturday 6th QBuaama open da Mumbulla View B& 9 am markets etc, 6 pm Quaama dinner & music Syunday 7th Vince Maloune Bermagui Hotel 4 pm - 8.00 pm Bush Medicine Tilba Valley Wines 12.30 free Tsuesday 9th Plete & the Pelican Dmromedary Hote 7.30 pm -11 p

Wbednesday 10th Yluin Folk Clu School of Arts Hal Evening Cobargo Feriday 12th Ante's Pizza Brogo Bushfire Brigad Wmhere? 5 p Social Fsriday 12th Sepicy Mamma Rmiver Rock Caf 5 pm - 9 p

Seaturday 13th 3 on the Tre Bermagui Hotel 7.30 pm - 11.30 pm Mind, Body, Spirit Quaama SoA Hall 10 am - 4 pm Syunday 14th QbBC Country Music & Variet Bmega Bowling Clu 11 a

Mnonday 15th Jam Sessio River Rock Café 6.30 till late Spud Murphy comedy Dromedary Hotel 7 pm Fsriday 19th Sepicy Mamma Rmiver Rock Caf 5 pm - 9 p

Staturday 20th Bllack Velve Bmermagui Hote 7.30 pm - 11.30 p

Sounday 21st Ksooky Fandang Teilba Valley Wine 12.30 fre

Fsriday 26th Spicy Mamma River Rock Café 5 pm - 9 pm Skate Park Fundraiser Masquerade Ball Bermagui Hotel Stunday 28th Junior Tennis Tournamen Bermagui Country Club 8.30 am start Over the Moon Bermagui Hotel 4.30 pm - 8.30 pm

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