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BLACKWOOD RECONCILIATION GROUP Join in walk to help build on respectful Make sure you have relationships your say on park plan EACH year from 27 May to 3 June, National COMMUNITY consultation vate sporting club and the danger- Reconciliation Week celebrates and builds for feedback regarding the draft ous precedent this sets and raising on the respectful relationships shared by Masterplan for the former Belair awareness within the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples National Park Golf Course and Since the master plan was and other Australians. Country Club, is nearly over ... released, a large amount of feed- Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, closing 5pm, Tuesday 4 May. back has been collected on the vari- More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, It is important to remember that ous proposals, primarily through urges the reconciliation movement towards this is a draft plan, and the purpose the YourSAy website. braver and more impactful action. 2021 marks of this consultation process is to The YourSAy website is where twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and hear directly from the community you can share your thoughts or find RECONCILIATION almost three decades of Australia’s formal rec- and understand their views. out a bit more about what’s being onciliation process. The draft masterplan was devel- proposed at the former Belair Golf The local community is warmly invited to oped in consultation with a Belair Course precinct. WALK join in the Blackwood Reconciliation Walk on Community Reference Group to Every voice counts, so don’t Sunday May 30, with the walk starting from the ensure the future use of this pre- delay – join an online discus- Blackwood roundabout at 11.30am. cinct meets the community’s sion, complete a survey or get up 2021 The Blackwood Uniting Church (near the expectations and the objectives for to speed with the frequently asked roundabout) will hold a Reconciliation Service the park. questions. You have until 5 pm, The feature in the plan that has Tuesday 4 May. preceding the walk at 10am and all are welcome to attend. sparked the greatest area of con- For more information, including Leaving the Blackwood roundabout, the walk cern for local residents, is the new the Master Plan report, to complete MAY 30TH will head down Shepherds Hill Road to the home grounds to be established for a survey, or to leave a comment, 11:30AM AT BLACKWOOD ROUNDABOUT Colebrook Reconciliation Park at Eden Hills. Sturt Lions Football Club. make sure you go to www.yoursay. You are also welcome to bring along your A volunteer group (Belair sa.gov.au/decisions/belair-nation- own picnic lunch and gather to experience National Park Action Group) has al-park-masterplan/about to lodge MORE THAN A WORD. RECONCILIATION this place of national significance and reflect formed, dedicated to the opposi- your opinion. TAKES ACTION #NRW2021 on this year’s theme ... More than a word. tion of high impact development of p It’s expected that an outline of Reconciliation takes action the former golf course; namely the what the community feedback has p Updates are available on the Blackwood proposal to develop 10 hectares of been, will be available in late May on Reconciliation Group Facebook page. land for the primary use of a pri- the YourSAy website.

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2 - MAY 2021 www.blackwoodtimes.com.au Karkoo wants to operate both sites by James Swanborough “There is so much history here it’s amazing. Chris Johnston, “AFTER months of planning we have finally secured Karkoo’s is one of the former owners, and the site has been with his fam- future,” said co-owner Peter Rowat. “We are super excited as ily since 1843. I can’t wait to find out some of the history from this site will allow us to achieve our goals and take Karkoo to him. together the next level.” “Previous tenants were Clare Valley winery, O’Leary Walker, Karkoo Nursery is currently located on a Main Road site who had a horsedrawn cart, which was one of the original wag- owned by Mitcham Council and next to the Blackwood Library. ons which delivered beer. It’s currently in storage, but will be They have been unsure for some time what the future back at the site, so it’s incredible that we are surrounded by so holds for them as their premises is earmarked, along with the much living history.” Blackwood Libary, to be sold in order to help fund the new While plans for the new site are in full swing, Peter stated Blackwood Hub and Library development on Waite Reserve. that he hopes the business can remain in Blackwood as long as “We are set to open our new store in the idyllic setting of the possible. historic Johnston Brewery site in Oakbank,” said Peter, “and With their current lease concluding in December 2021, Peter now working flat out in attempt to be open for Mother’s Day.” hoped they would be offered an extension when they receive Karkoo will now be able to invest in projects their limited their renewal notice. lease at Blackwood prohibited them from undertaking. “We definitely want to stay in Blackwood as well, and run “It is planned that the Oakbank location will allow a licensed the two sites concurrently. However, with the purchase of the cafe, and is a much bigger site than Blackwood. We never had Oakbank site now finalised, it gives us some security and piece hot water available at the Blackwood premises, and there was of mind. no point in spending money when you are uncertain about “But for our staff and customers, we would like to keep getting another lease, otherwise we would have put a café in Blackwood operating as long as possible. Quite a number of there,” said Peter. our workers would be unable to travel to Oakbank, and we have With plans to expand the café side of operations once they quite a few young adults who work for us. are more established in the Oakbank site, Karkoo’s new loca- “Even if it’s a short term lease, we would hope we could tion may also extend beyond their previously envisioned scope, remain open until the new library is built. If the old library is taking opportunities to honour the history of the former brew- still there to provide a service, I would assume they would want ery, founded by Brothers William and James Johnston in 1843, to sell the two sites together to a developer. before shifting from beer to cordial in 1938. “So it would be awful if the site just becomes vacant for a “One of the neighbours in Oakbank suggested that we could few years, while they are building the new library. Blackwood ◆ Photo - Karkoo Nursery owners, Peter and Jane Rowat, are hoping to try to replicate the original Johnston’s Brew, by getting a local needs a dedicated nursery really, there has been one there for p keep Blackwood site open for many more months yet. brewery to make it,” added Peter. 50 years,” explained Peter. You can help keep Hub project completion Blackwood Business Thomas Gas Directory up to date planned for mid 2023 THE Blackwood Business & Trade Distributors of Bulk & by James Swanborough Directory has received feedback Cylinder L P Gas toward the end of the year, with full construc- recently to indicate that a number of Compare our prices today! FOLLOWING the recent successful submis- tion expected to reach completion in mid 2023. businesses and organisations listed in sion for a Local Government Infrastructure Council has endorsed revised plans for the the latest 2021 version are no longer Serving the Adelaide Hills Partnership Project Grant to the value of Hub that feature a two-storey building with a operating. for over 40 years $3.5M (in addition to the $5M from the Federal public library on the ground floor, community As you can imagine, it would be a 42 Churinga Road, ALDGATE Government), Mitcham Council has endorsed facilities on the first floor, and north and south very time-consuming task to phone the progression of the Blackwood Community entries that open to the adjacent reserve. every business and organisation listed Ph Hub & Library project. 8339 2388 The design includes an information desk, in the Directory each year, to ascertain e: [email protected] A Prudential Review to take place along with kitchen servery and library lounge area. There whether they are still operating or not. the preparation of Development Assessment are dedicated children’s and youth areas, a toy So we need your help in two ways!! www.thomasgas.com.au material, was planned for submission for library, maker-space, gallery and multiple meet- If you are one of the businesses or approval in late April. ing and event rooms. organisations that no longer operate The results of this work will then be pre- City of Mitcham Mayor, Dr Heather Holmes- and are still listed in the directory; Keep up to date with all the local sented to Council in late June 2021, to enable Ross said the Hub would provide an economic OR you have contacted a business or news and events at ... 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Council has had no discussion about the p Send an email with details to: Initial pre-construction work and sod turn- future of the existing library and nursery site at [email protected] ing ceremony are estimated to be undertaken this time. p Looking for a local business or tradesperson ... ?

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Also available online 24/7 ... simply go to If you have not receive a copy of the Blackwood Business Directory 1 blackwoodbusinessdirectory through your letterbox - then you can pick up a copy from: .com.au 4 Sam Duluk MP office in Young Street 4 Local businesses 4 Blackwood Newsagent & Stationery in Foodland Shopping Centre www.blackwoodtimes.com.au MAY 2021 - 3 Bill to ban single use Volunteers needed to help at Centre THE achievement of reach- ing $3M income from the plastic election posters Lions Bargain Centre since WITH the next State election “Scattered along the sides of its inception in 1967, and the due to take place in less than our roads, these plastic corflute hand over to Mitcham Council 12 months time, local MP Sam posters are not only a distraction of the Lions Shelter at Manson Duluk, Member for Waite has to drivers, but detrimental to our Oval was celebrated in style on introduced a Bill to the South environment,” added Sam. Sunday March 28. Australian Parliament to ban elec- “These corrugated plastic signs “We were blessed with beau- tion posters (corflutes) on public are made from synthetic resin tiful autumnal weather, the roads. called polypropylene which we sausage sizzle was cooked to However, the Debate was know is not widely recycled. perfection by the Marion Lions adjourned on it’s Second Reading “We are already battling the Club members, along with some and will continue throughout May plastic war on waste, and the elec- perfect pancakes provided by sitting of Parliament, with a final tion posters are an unnecessary the Blackwood Rotary Club,” vote expected in June. added pressure to our waste sys- said Chris Martin, Blackwood “So far there has been strong tem and environment. Lions spokesperson. community support for the ban on “Last month, South Australia “Our MC for the day was election posters on stobie poles,. welcomed the first phase of a ban Brenton Ragless, (Channel 9 ◆ as well as from Parliamentary col- on single-use plastics. TV newsreader and local) who Photo - Blackwood Lions club members and volunteers working together to help unload leagues and local government,” So a ban on single-use election provided a wealth of back- another truck full of good quality donated items at the Bargain Centre in Eden Hills ground about the Blackwood said Sam. signs is a logical next step for the Saturday morning to assist with the management and run- Lions Club and in particular, the formation and growth of “Suburban roads covered in betterment of our environment, ning of the Bargain Centre. the very successful Bargain Centre. political posters and photos have road safety and the aesthetics of There is also a need for more people who want to be “Brenton was followed up by very supportive words from become a visual and environmen- our communities,” said Sam. part of the decision making process, as to how the Bargain tal pollution,” said Sam. our local MP Sam Duluk and expressions of thanks came p Members of the community can Centre proceeds are best utilized to support the community. from Mitcham Mayor Dr Heather Holmes-Ross upon the “Members of the community let Sam know their thoughts by con- are all too familiar with being tacting his office on 8278 5844, email official handover of the Manson Oval Shelter,” added Chris. p Should you have some spare time and would like to be bombardedHave with the faces Yourof polit- [email protected] Say! or com- The main message of the day was that, for the Blackwood involved in this very successful local enterprise, please send an ical candidates across stobie poles pleting the community survey on the Lions Bargain Centre to continue to generate income for the email: [email protected] or you can phone Chris at during the lead up to an election. website: www.samduluk.com.au Club and support the community in many and varied ways, 0409 900 499 for more information about becoming a Blackwood there will be a continuing requirement for volunteers on a Lions Club member and helping out the Bargain Centre.

Draft Annual Business Plan, Budget & Long Term Nearly half of food produced Financial Plan and Four Year Delivery Plan The City of Mitcham is inviting feedback from the ends up being wasted community on its draft 2020/21 Annual Business Plan, by Andrew Tidswell, Sustainable The five most wasted Have Your Say! Communities Blackwood foods are bread, vegeta- Budget & Long Term Financial Plan and Four Year bles, fruit, salad greens Delivery Plan (draft Plans). FOOD is an essential part of our daily lives. and leftovers. There are things we can do to reduce the envi- One fifth of all food The draft Plans outline the projects, services and ronmental impact of our food use. we buy, gets thrown out We are fortunate that we grow most of our in Australia, costing us TheactivitiesDraft City ofAnnual Mitcham Council Businessis inviting proposes feedback Plan, from to Budget undertakethe community & Long onover its draftTerm the 2021/22 next fresh food in our state. Consider what is in up to $4,000 per year per household. Think Annual12 months Business Plan,and Budget four &years. Long-Term Financial Plan (draft Plan). season. Do we really need strawberries from what else we could spend that money on. We Financial Plan and Four Year Delivery Plan California or tinned tomatoes from Mexico. often buy more food than we need, throwing The Plan focusses on Council’s key priorities of Environment, Climate Response, Imagine the energy consumed to transport such much away. SustainabilityFurtherThe City information:ofand Mitcham improvements is in inviting Services and feedback Facilities and from also maintains the Coun- items across the world. Most of the household food wasted is from cil’s commitment to deliver existing services to our community at or below the cost of Furthercommunity information on its draft and 2020/21the draft AnnualPlans are Business available Plan, from: The shorter the distance (and time) from pad- products being left in the fridge too long or by inflation during 2021/22, achieved through efficiencies and savings. Budget & Long Term Financial Plan and Four Year dock to plate, the less environmental impact and not finishing our meals. Consider smaller por- To• fund Council's investment website in a number www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/ of new services towards Council’s strategic priorities, the fresher the food. tions on our plates. Creative cooking uses lefto- CouncilDeliverydraftplans is seeking Plan to increase(draft ratesPlans). by an average $42 for residential and $110 for Buy local SA and Australian grown, and vers to make interesting meals. commercial businesses, (2.33 per cent). packed food wherever possible. Read labels Food rotting in landfill produces large The draft Plans outline the projects, services and carefully. Support local food businesses. amounts of methane, the most deadly of green- Further• Council's information Civic is available Centre at yoursay.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/draft-annu by arrangement, telephone - Buy loose fruit and vegetables, not wrapped house gases. Food scraps can be composted, al-business-planactivities Council and Council’s proposes Civic Centre. to undertake over the next 8372 8888 in plastic. Take your own produce bags and re- put in worm farms or in the green bin. There is How12 months to provide and feedback: four years. use them continually. Many stores have a range no need for any food scraps to go to landfill. TheHow community to provide is invited feedback: to comment on the proposal by 5pm Saturday 22 May of other loose products, from breakfast cereals Processed food uses large amounts of water Further information: 2021.The community is invited to comment on the to nuts and pasta. and energy, much more than Formal consultation responses can be submitted by completing an online form at Visit farmers’ markets for fresh, locally the energy and food value yoursay.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/draft-annual-business-planproposalFurther information by completing and thean drafton-line Plans form are at available from: grown food and many other products. of the product, so when we Responseswww.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/draftplans• Council's received website via the online www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/ survey will be compiled and provided to Council Some forty percent of food produced ends throw it away we are wasting with statistical analysis for Council’s consideration when making a final determination up being wasted, either left on farms to rot, so much. onby draftplansthe 5pm 2021/22 Saturday Annual Business 13 June Plan. 2020. not being accepted by supermarkets because it If we are careful purchas- SUSTAINABLE If you do not wish to provide a formal consultation response you can still provide doesn’t meet some appearance standard, dis- ers, cooks and consumers of COMMUNITIES SOUTH feedback• Council's to Council Civic by either Centre emailing by your arrangement, feedback to telephone carded by retailers because it is not sold, and food, much less gets wasted How to ask questions: AUSTRALIA Blackwood Sustainable Communities [email protected] 8888 or by writing to the Chief Executive Officer at thrown out by us because we never got around to and we save money. p See website for more: theThe City community of Mitcham, PO Boxis invited 21, Mitcham to Shoppingask questions Centre, Torrens by Park SA 5062 eating it. Over seven million tonnes of food is www.sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au includingcompletingHow to the provide title “2021/22an on-line feedback: Annual formBusiness at Plan submission” and your name and wasted each year in this country. A new sustainable future address. General feedback received via email or in writing will not be included in the formalwww.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/draftplansThe analysedcommunity consultation is invited results but to will comment be provided to on Council the separately for theirby 5pminformation Saturday when making 13 aJune final determination2020. on the 2021/22 Annual Business Plan.proposal by completing an on-line form at HowQuestionswww.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/draftplans to ask questions: submitted by 5pm Sunday 31 May will have Theanswersby community5pm Saturday published is invited to 13 ask on June questions Council's 2020. on the websiteproposal by 5pmon MondaySaturday 22 May 2021 via completing an online form at yoursay.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/ draft-annual-business-plan8 June.How to askQuestions questions: submitted or email to [email protected] after 5pm Sunday 31 May or byand writing by to5pm the Chief Saturday Executive Officer13 June at the will City be of Mitcham,answered PO Box 21,on Mitcham The community is invited to ask questions by ShoppingCouncil's Centre, website, Torrens Park however SA 5062 including answers the title may “2021/22 not Annual be Business Plancompleting question” and an your on-line name and formaddress. at provided before the close of consultation. Invitationwww.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/draftplans to attend Public Meeting: MembersAll feedback of the community must areinclude invited to your ask questions name and and make address a submission and to Councilby 5pm at its Saturday meeting being 13 held June at 8pm, 2020. on Tuesday 4 May, 2021, Council Cham- bersbe submittedat the City of Mitcham, by 5pm 131 BelairSaturday Road, Torrens 13 June Park. To 2020 register to your ensure interest, Questions submitted by 5pm Sunday 31 May will have callits 8372 inclusion 8888 or email in the [email protected] consultation process. Please note Allanswers feedback must published include your on name Council's and address website and be submitted on Monday by 5pm Saturdaythat submissions 22 May 2021 to ensure may itsbe inclusion accessible in the consultation under theprocess. provisions 8 June. Questions submitted after 5pm Sunday 31 May Pleaseof the note Freedom that submissions of Information may be accessible Act under 1991. the provisions of the Freedom ofand Information by 5pm Act 1991.Saturday 13 June will be answered on Council'swww.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au website, however answers may not be provided before the close of consultation. 05.04.20204 -All MAY feedback 17:08 2021 must News include Corp your Australia name and Proof address © and www.blackwoodtimes.com.au be submitted by 5pm Saturday 13 June 2020 to ensure its inclusion in the consultation process. Please note that submissions may be accessible under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1991. www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au 05.04.2020 17:08 News Corp Australia Proof © Adhere to Covid check in or risk being fined by James Swanborough comes to ensuring people check in, and have a bility to have the QR code clearly REPORTS have been circulating in the district COVID Marshal present.” visible and manual tracing avail- that some Blackwood businesses have been Local residents on Blackwood Community able. If the business doesn’t, receiving visits from SA Police regarding com- Buzz Facebook group reported a series of fines they are fined. If the individual pliance with COVID check-ins. being issued around Blackwood. chooses not to sign in, the indi- The news serves as a reminder to the com- COVID-safe guidelines prescribe that any vidual is fined.” munity of the importance of remaining vigi- person checking into a defined public activity, Guidelines for businesses state lant. general retail industry premises and gathering that there is a dual responsibil- In mid-March, a South Australian police of 51-200 people in a residential premises must ity, both on the business and the audit found more than 100 businesses across use an approved contact tracing system. customer, to use the COVID Safe the state had failed to comply with COVID- Blatant breaches may result in a fine of up Check-In. If a customer chooses safe QR code rules. to $1,060 for an individual and $5,060 for a not to provide their details, the The audit saw police check 846 businesses business. business has the right to refuse in a week-long operation, with 114 found to be Some conjecture arose around who the entry or service. non-compliant, and 4 being fined $5,000. responsibility falls upon when there is cus- Businesses are requested to be “Police have continued an education tomer non-compliance at a business. mindful of avoiding confronta- approach to COVID restrictions, as we recog- “Does anyone know what happens to the tions that become dangerous to with COVID Safe Check-In. nise things can change quickly,” said SA Police store if they request people to sign in, but the staff members or customers. Remember, it’s not the business that the Commissioner Grant Stevens. customers refuses?,” one resident asked. COVID Marshals are encouraged to assist makes the regulations, so never take your frus- “However, by now we expect business- A local business owner who had SAPOL customers with checking in and should take all trations or anger out on the employees who es to understand their requirements when it drop past noted, “it’s the business’s responsi- reasonable steps to ensure customers comply may be trying to serve you. p Bike shed is on the move “WE’VE simply outgrown our existing salvaged and prevented from ending up as The Blackwood premises and are moving to a larger build- landfill,” explained Peter. ing on Coromandel Parade,” said Bike Shed They will also be changing their open day manager, Peter Jones. from Wednesday to a Monday from 9am to Times After 22 years operating out of premises 12noon. at the rear of the Belair Uniting Church on However, it’s still business as usual with Sheoak Road, the Bike Shed is on the move. hundreds bikes being reconditioned and “It’s sad to be moving,” said Peter, “but available for purchase. we will be more centrally located, and have “The bikes are basically free, but if you larger premises in which to work in, with a can make a donation to the church, which purpose built shed being constructed at the in turn, goes towards purchasing more spare rear of the Blackwood Uniting Church near parts to repair the bikes, it would be appreci- Shop Local ... the Blackwood roundabout. ated,” added Peter. “Already this year, we have processed in Their sheds are full of reconditioned bikes Support Local excess of 300 bikes of all shapes and sizes (from mountain bikes to BMX - both adult with approximately 2,250kg of scrap metal and childrens), some of which appear to be in near new condition. and your ◆ Photo - (from left): Bike shed volunteer p For more information on the move, or if David with manager Peter, starting to move you would like to help out at the Bike Shed, bikes from the shed in Sheoak Road, to be contact Jacqui at Blackwood Uniting Church’s community stored at their new, larger location Community Program on 8278 7699.

THE MORRISON GOVERNMENT FUNDING A NEW RECYCLING FACILITY FOR OUR COMMUNITY The Morrison Government is building our recycling industry, including right here in Adelaide, with $5.35 million in funding recently provided to the Southern Region Waste Resource Authority to build a new recycling facility.

When complete, this facility will recycle and recover over 50,000 tonnes of waste each year, serving the needs of hundreds of thousands of South Australians from Adelaide’s southern suburbs and on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Australia now leads the world in taking responsibility for its own waste.

Through our world-leading ban on waste exports, and support for projects like this, we are protecting our environment, our oceans and our waterways, while reducing our emissions.

NICOLLE FLINT MP Federal Member for Boothby

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Raj was attracted to setting up her salon in ◆ Photo - The Hills Choral Society were finally able to perform again last Christmas, albeit social Blackwood, as it reminded her of the village distancing to adhere to the COVID guidelines life she grew up with in India. “I get the similar feeling and happiness as “OUR group is getting quite excited at forming as Beadle Bamford in the upcoming I enjoyed in my town, and people are very once again, being able to perform for the State Opera production of Sweeney Todd friendly and supportive here in Blackwood.” local Mitcham Hills community with our from 8th to 15th May. When not working, Raj enjoys spending ‘Something Good’ concert coming up later “Something Good” will be held at the time with her family and friends, and loves in May,” said Bill Spraggs, spokesperson for Blackwood Church of Christ (cnr Waite the outdoors visiting national parks. She also the Hills Choral Society. Street and Shepherds Hill Road) on Sunday is happy to sit down with a good book, or in “It had been over a year since our last May 23 at 2.30pm. the kitchen cooking, and outside in the gar- public concert, as the choir had not been Due to COVID requirements and regula- den .... one day she hopes to be able to travel able to perform publicly, but returned to tions, the audience size has to be restricted, overseas again! rehearsals in October 2020 and performed a and there will be no tickets sales at the door! Brow Lash Beauty offers a wide range of “virtual concert” of Christmas music in early Look for updates on their website at treatments such as eyebrow threading, henna December, with no audience.” https://hillschoralsociety.org brow, eyelash and brow tinting, eyelashes In it’s first concert for 2021, the choir will Bookings can easily be made through extension, waxing, facials, ear piercing, mani- be performing an uplifting program of popu- Trybooking (https://www.trybooking.com/ cures, pedicures and body massage. lar songs from the 1950’s and 60’s. BPKWK ) at the regular prices of $25 adult; Threading is a method of hair removal Some of the more well known classics $20 concession; and reduced prices for chil- originating in India and Central Asia. In being presented from that period includes dren. more recent times it has gained popularity in music from Carole King, Simon and Make sure you book early to avoid Western countries, especially with a cosmetic Garfunkel, West Side Story, The Everly missing out on another incredible Hills application, Brothers, The Beatles and many more. Choral Society production. The technique, which has been the primary The choir is also thrilled to be able to con- mode of hair removal in Asia for centuries, p Assistance with booking or help with any ◆ firm that renowned Adelaide baritone Mark consists of rolling twisted cotton thread over Photo - Raj at Brow Lash Beauty specialises in hair other enquiries can be happily arranged by removal using the popular threading technique Oates will be appearing as a guest artist. contacting any member of the choir or through the hairs, which unceremoniously rips each Mark has recently been working with the their website at https://hillschoralsociety.org or State Opera in ‘Carousel’ and will be per- Freecall 1800 717 483 Rotary celebrates 50 years WHAT would our community be like without the sub- Mitcham Deputy Mayor Corin McCarthy, and Robyn stantial input received from the various local service Venus, President of the Club. clubs over the years? “None of these projects can be achieved without “About two years ago a small committee of the tremendous input from Club members,” said Blackwood Rotarians, led by Alan Eldridge, Graham Robyn. “We are always looking for new members Lough and Tom Davenport met to determine how the to help us continue serving the community, so if

Club should celebrate its 50 years of service to the you have some spare time and looking to make new community,” said Robyn Venus, current President of friends, get in contact with us today.” Blackwood Rotary. Meetings are usually held at 6.30 pm at the Belair It was on September 14 in 1970 that the Charter Hotel on 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. for the Rotary Club of Blackwood was issued by Rotary International. p Anyone interested in joining the Blackwood The Beatles Since that day, Blackwood Rotary has been Rotary Club can contact President Robyn Venus on Carole King involved and instrumental in many projects that have 0447 001 606 for details. benefited the local community ... * In 1972 negotiating with the Mitcham Council re the development of Karinya Reserve as a Rotary Park and playground. * The Blackwood Rotary Christmas Fair started in 1975. * The club, together with Lions and Apex Clubs Everly Brothers agreed plans in 1982 to develop Waite Reserve with work starting by clearing the site and spreading loam. Simon & Garfunkel * In 1989, the State Chairman of Meals on Everly Brothers Wheels wrote to Rotary Clubs in the district seeking support. The Masonic Lodge offered their kitchen at a peppercorn rent, and with a significant contribution from the Blackwood Rotary Art Show of $10,000 Meals on Wheels in Blackwood was established. * Blackwood High School performing Arts Centre was built in 2001 with approximately Guest Artist $70,000 contributed by the Club for furniture MARK OATES and fitout. Similarly, the Blackwood Community Beach Boys Recreation Centre built in 2004 received funding West Side Story from the Club. There are too many to be listed here ... however, just recently to coincide with Blackwood Rotary’s 50th birthday celebrations, in conjunction with Mitcham Council, a shelter and Sorry, no door sales table were constructed on Hannaford Reserve, TICKETS: TRYBOOKING https://www.trybooking.com/BPKWK Laffers Road, Belair. ◆ ADULTS $25, Concession $20, Child (13-18 $10), U13 free. The Club contributed half of its cost and on Photo - (from left) Robyn with Corin McCarthy, ENQUIRIES: Free call 1800 717 483 or visit our website: hillschoralsociety.org/ Saturday 10th April the shelter was opened by Mitcham Council deputy mayor officially opening the new Rotary shelter at Hannaford Reserve on Laffers Road

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Hall, now the site of the Blackwood Hills nity, the Blackwood Action Group History Many of the local industries were still based Baptist Church, filled the leisure hours of Subcommittee’s 2021 history articles celebrate on agriculture – orchards, dairies, forestry – the community. the generosity of past residents and the legacy and associated activities – machinery, black- Sport, music, craft, concerts, drama, they have left for us to enjoy. smiths, horse agistment and provided most of flower shows and dances took place six the employment opportunities. days a week, and the results of compe- E montibus omnia bona (All good things come What emerges is a picture of a group of titions in many of these activities were from the hills) was highlighted in the eye catch- vibrant small communities. Blackwood was reported in detail in every issue of the ing masthead of the 1914 publication of The the commercial centre for the district and also magazine. Blackwood Magazine which was produced by the social hub. The railway provided access to While the threat of war was hanging over the Belair, Coromandel Valley and Blackwood the city, and as far as Melbourne after 1887, for Europe throughout 1914, life in Blackwood and Eden Hills Club Literary Society. commuters and, even more importantly, for the and the surrounding district, as reported 100 years later, the Blackwood Action Group products of the local farmers. in the magazine, continued as usual until was exploring ways to recognise the signifi- Telephones were connected to a few homes, August. From that time, war news domin- cance of August 1914 as the start of the First while the availability of electricity and mains ated the pages. World War. The outcome was the publication water were still under discussion. Cars began Socials were held to farewell the in November 2014 of All Good Things Come to be seen but very few families owned one, and young men of the district who enlisted. From The Hills, a 60 page booklet, consisting in any case the roads were often impassable to Fundraising in the form of patriotic con- of excerpts from The Blackwood Magazine. all but bullock wagons. certs, card evenings and afternoon teas Almost 1,300 copies of the booklet have been Some of the concerns expressed by the writ- were attended by the ladies, when they sold to date and in 2021 sales continue stead- ers resonate with us today: the impact of the were not busily knitting and sewing com- ily. From the beginning, it was decided that drought, roads in need of repair, too many valu- fortable garments for the soldiers. a percentage of each sale would be donated able trees being removed, more trains needed to Sporting events continued but reports to Legacy and the Country Fire Service with and from the city especially in the evening, the began to appear of teams unable to fill the $2,500 already having been donated to each Mitcham Council doesn’t understand us Hills places left by the players enlisting in the organisation. dwellers….. armed forces. So what can be learnt from reading All Good Although evidence elsewhere shows that In December 2014, the editors of this Things Come From The Hills about Blackwood churches of many denominations were an booklet reluctantly announced that the 12th If you would like to pick up a copy, the ‘All and the surrounding district in 1914? important part of the community, little men- issue would be the last. Good Things Come From the Hills’ booklets Firstly, this is valuable primary source tion is made of them in the magazine. Perhaps are available for $10 from the Blackwood material, i.e. the anonymous contributors are because the editors felt that church news would ‘Many a good man has been hung for no fault Newsagent in Drakes Shopping Centre. writing at the time. They are generally the chil- fill most of the available space, or perhaps of his own. The Blackwood Magazine, because ❏ For more information on BAG activities, phone dren or grandchildren of the earliest settlers in because the churches had their own newsletters. the Kaiser has chosen to embroil the world, is to 0408 117 003 or visit their website at : www.black- the district. The articles about the history of Activities at the Blackwood Oval, now the be suspended.’ woodactiongroup.org.au Sacrifices made long ago have not been forgotten by Geoff Lock, Local War Historian As there is now no living veteran of the 2nd/43rd Battalion in South Australia, the colours have been “retired” from the ON Friday March 19th 2021, a “Handing-over and Blessing” Adelaide ANZAC Day Parade. ceremony of one of the 2nd/43rd Battalion A.I.F. flags took It is therefore fitting that the colours join with the place at St. Francis-Xavier Cathedral, Adelaide. Battalion’s crosses that are held by SAC in perpetuity. This was conducted by Dr. Patrick O’Regan in the pres- The “Handing-over and Blessing” ceremony involved sev- ence of Year 9 students of St. Aloysius College (SAC) eral descendants of former veterans including Jane Sturm and members of 2nd/43rd Battalion Families and Friends (niece of Sgt H Heath, KIA New Guinea 1943); Alyson Smith, Association. widow of original enlistee H Smith; and Janeen Keulen Since 2012, SAC has been the custodian of the 265 cross- (daughter of Capt R Sudholz, D.O W El Alamein 1942). es of those killed from the battalion during WW2. These are The flag itself was hand-sewn by members of the 2nd/43rd placed annually at Remembrance Day in the lawns on North Women’s Auxiliary during WW2 and records the Battle Terrace near the War Memorial by Honours and Campaigns of the Battalion from 1940 to 1945. students from the college. It took pride of place in every ANZAC Day march held in Amongst those fallen is Adelaide from 1946 to 2018. SX15619, Pte. Harrold Ernest The Friends and families of 2nd/43rd Battalion gratefully Sullivan (pictured) who was born appreciate the on-going involvement and commitment by in Blackwood, in 1906. He was SAC and its student body. killed in action at Lae, Papua New ◆ Photo - The flag blessing and ‘handover’ ceremony was held in the presence This event clearly demonstrates that the sacrifices made Guinea on 12th Sept. 1943, aged 37, of students from St. Aloysius College and 2nd/43rd Battalion veteran decend- by so many, long ago, have not been forgotten. leaving a wife and baby son. ants Lest we forget. ❏ Intelligence not all due to biology Keeping fit in mature years by Mike Lawson, Flinders University mechanic uses a bit of wire to cre- tions to narrow problems fix those Professor of Education (retired) ate the part that gets the car going problems but can also act to damage again in the outback. These are clever the wider environment. LOOK at that woman scoring three – intelligent responses in those tricky Three final thoughts about brilliance goals in a match in the premier inter- situations. in a narrow sense. national soccer league. What about But we also need to consider First, different cultures develop dif- the cross-court shot that guy did in responses to problems in much larger ference effective ways to adapt to their the Australian Tennis Open, or that environments, including the environ- specific environments – think of uses 20-year old who solved a problem in ment that is our world. of fire. physics that had stumped others for In this case, we know that intelligent Second, highly competent behaviour many years! responses are needed to very large problem solving is not just a given - it What do we make of such brilliance, problems, ones that could perhaps is developed through careful thought such high ability, such intelligence? lead to the destruction of that world. and practice, perhaps with a coach. Certainly, there is an element in An intelligent response in this case Third, it is also not just about men- examples of genius and high intelli- would be one that resolves those prob- tal or physical things. It also involves gence that are hard to fully explain and lems in ways that allows the world to emotional and motivational elements that relate to our biology. But it is not continue and helps to improves the like effort and persistence. wise to regard all of intelligence as due situations of its inhabitants. If we bring together these mental LOOKING to stay healthy, have some social interaction and meet new like minded to biology or as being beyond explan- The brilliant adaptations of the soc- and motivational elements, we see that friends … then the men’s ‘keep fit’ classes at the Belair Community Centre could be ation. Some consideration of what lies cer player or the physics student are levels of skilled performance can be for you. They welcome new members or enquiries as numbers are dwindling and as behind intelligent behaviour can have important and we should value and changed, indeed that the level of intel- organizer Jim Thompson said, “it’s getting hard to play volleyball with only 3-a-side!” some practical benefit for all of us. encourage them. ligence of our response to a situation The classes are held on Monday nights at 7.30pm in the Belair Community Centre One common way to think about the However, such brilliant adaptations or environment can be changed. at Burnell Drive, Belair. “We do 45 minutes of exercises after 20 laps of walking nature of intelligence is to talk about in narrow environments would seem to This possibility of change is of prac- around the hall to warm up, and then 45 minutes of volleyball,” explained Jim. adaptation to the environment. This be most valuable when they contribute tical importance for us all. p to the wider adaptation to the environ- Membership is only $50 per school term, and if you would like more information makes sense when we think of very p phone Jim on 8278 2927, email: [email protected] or just turn up any Monday limited environments, such as when ment so that the state of the world is If you would like to contact Mike improved. for more information, send an email to: evening at 7.30pm … you would be welcomed with open arms … at a social distance we see a parent effectively handle of course. a child’s tantrum, or when the bush We do know that some brilliant solu- [email protected]

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Margaret on 0438 838 894 for Hotel, 1274 South Road from u 2 May u 8 May further details. 10.15am. Come and enjoy our regularly again? Blackwood Craft Market - Aust Sewing Guild (mitcham) u 16 May happy and friendly retirees for fun, fellowship and friendship. from 10am to 3pm at Blackwood - anyone interested in sewing Friends of Gamble Cottage & Put a FREE notice in our Memorial Hall, 21 Coromandel from beginners to advanced are Garden open between 1-4pm. Phone Christine on 8178 2601 Parade. Admission is free. wellcome. Meet at Blackwood Enjoy a stroll through historic or visit www.probussouthpacif- ‘Whats On’ section to attract New stall enquiries to Kerrie on Uniting Church, (near Blackwood gardens and Cottage. Plant ic.org/microsites/mitchamhills more members 0427 410 917. roundabout) from 1.30- nursery open with range of u 30 May u 2 & 16 May 4pm start. Phone Donna on inexpensive plants. 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2 4 3 2 2 4 2 3 1 3 2 1 2 Boronia Avenue, COROMANDEL VALLEY 23 Adey Road, BLACKWOOD 45 Mountbatten Road, BELLEVUE HEIGHTS (Releasing Soon) (Sold) (Sold) This light and bright home provides an Circa 1966 split level contemporary excellent balance of accommodation residence on approx 1833 sqm allotment. and living which extends to the outdoors. Many of the original features have been The floor plan is very flexible and could retained and provide much character for be easily adapted to suit your family the successful purchaser to work with and requirements. add their own touches.

1 3 2 1 1 4 2 2 2 4 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 17 Emlyn Avenue, SALISBURY 13 The Knoll Crescent, 16 Gorse Avenue, HAWTHORNDENE 9 Kinedana Street, EDEN HILLS (Sold) COROMANDEL VALLEY (Sold) (Sold) Built in 2019, with high quality finishes (Sold At Auction) Located in the heart of “THE DENE” this Home offers an excellent balance of and soft neutral colour throughout that Backing onto Smithy’s dam and recreation home has much potential. Ready to move accommodation and living which extends you need to see to appreciate. Ideal first reserve this original family home has been in, gradually bring your creative ideas to to the outdoors with an amazing decking home, investment or downsizing, this is an held in the family for 50 years, offers plenty life and update to suit your style. area, provides superb ocean views and opportunity not to be missed. of potentials with a flexible floor plan. in-ground swimming pool.

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