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2 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE his slightly briefer and slightly pre-school, and of yet another achieve- late October/November edition of ment for Rachael Muller - well done! the Gazette is only brief because I And speaking of achievements, Charles T tells us about the great contributions simply ran out of time and energy and didn’t want to delay any further. I have lots of con- made by his twin sisters to our commu- tributions for the next edition, so if you sent nity. Denis and Ian give us a little more history - and we need your help to iden- me something, and you don’t see it here, it tify people in a Durroughby school photo. should be in the Dec/Jan edition. But feel free to drop me an e-mail to remind me! There is a new article from Matt Brown telling us about beer and home brewing, Bed and Breakfast In this edition, we say goodbye to and reviewing what sounds like a great another past local, Nola Say, who local beer. This promises to be an inter- Spacious self-contained was farewelled at a lovely funeral esting and informative series of articles. at the Anglican church in August. accommodation at Dunoon Don’t miss the Village Blues at the Sports www.theshedatdunoon.com.au We hear news of lots of happenings and Club, and read about the 20th anniver- achievements from the local schools and sary celebrations - a great time had by all. Ph 6689 5994 The Dunoon Pre-school Spring Fling and the Lismore Symphony Orchestra concert MODANVILLE are coming up in No- vember. Don’t miss TAKEAWAY these great events! Bronwen Campbell Editor Open 10:30 am - 7 pm Fri 8:30 am - 7pm Open 7 days a week Award winning food Nik Hyde First prize at the Lismore Plumber & Drainer Show two years running New installations/Renovations gourmet meat pies and sponges (2013), Roofing/Guttering french vanilla custard slice and sausage rolls (2012) Solar systems/Hot water services Septic Systems Cakes and pastries made Free estimates fresh daily on premises Commercial & Domestic Cabin Kits Galore offers an ex- 24hr Service Phone orders welcome citing range of backyard cabins Dunoon 6689 5174 suitable for the DIY enthusiast Phone: 6628 2005 Mob: 0428 753 796 or have it installed for you. These make ideal accommodation for WWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) or farm accommodation in general.

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE October-November 2013 3 ST. MATTHEW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWS WITH ‘GINA MURRAYL unday, 22nd September was crease of 19% for the average congre- enjoyed the whole experience - not BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY, gation size. This year 21,510 churches only the scrumptious morning tea Sor as we have re-named it, took part in the initiative, including our that we all enjoyed after the service. ‘COME TO CHURCH SUNDAY’, little Church of St Matthew’s, Dunoon. and we had a wonderful day. When the first visitor arrived (Marion Our next special event will, hopefully, be Parrish from Corndale) we declared the Remembrance Sunday Service on Back to Church Sunday began in day an unmitigated success and from 10th November when we shall gather one Anglican diocese in the United there on in it just got better and better. to remember those who served as well Kingdom in 2005 and since then has as those who died in the major conflicts spread to all 44 dioceses in Britain and The photo is that our soldiers have been involved in also across other denominations. Back of the Perkins over the years. to Church Sunday was launched in children on 13th September 2009. 600 from Corn- Remember that we have Sunday churches across 19 Anglican dioceses dale with Rev services every Sunday morning took part. On that day 12,000 people Alan Shaw. (except during January) at 10.00am returned to church at the invitation of a I should like THANK YOU ! friend. In 2010, the number of partici- to thank eve- pating churches rose to 660 and an esti- ryone for ‘Gina Murray mated average of 15 people came back coming. I (Anglican Women’s Guild of to each church, which represents an in- hope you all St. Matthew’s Dunoon) WILDLIFE INFORMATION, RESCUE AND EDUCATION SERVICE Man resuscitates pulled the wallaby to the beach where him up and little Lucky, a 1600-gram wallaby it lay limp and apparently drowned. swamp wallaby joey, is now in care with Renata and Don and recovering nicely. Mick had completed a CPR course re- It is not the first time that Mick has quired for his work as Victoria state rescued a hopeless case. Ten years manager of Freedom Kitchens. He ago, he pulled a tiny body from a decided to give it a try on the young puddle and took it to the vet. Against wallaby. After 10 minutes of effort, the vet’s judgement, Mick insisted the wallaby’s hands started to move. on giving the puppy a chance. Today, Mick says it was the greatest feeling the 68-kilo Great Dane-Rottweiler when he saw those hands move. cross, also named Lucky, is a healthy and happy member of Mick’s family. He dried the wallaby thoroughly and then wrapped him in a makeshift pouch An all-volunteer organisation, and kept him close to his body for WIRES needs new members warmth. Lynne from WIRES picked throughout the Northern .

WIRES relies heavily on the generos- ity of caring people as it is a charity, not a government service. They welcome calls seeking information ick Hussin of Frankton in or reporting your sightings or expe- Victoria was in riences. Call the 24 hour hotline on for a leisurely holiday. Last M 6628 1898 or see www.wiresnr.org to Saturday, while sitting on a verandah at discover the many ways you can help. Belongil Creek, he spotted a group of dogs chasing a small animal on the op- Muriel Kinson posite bank. The poor creature jumped into the creek and swam for its life.

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4 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE REMEMBERING NOLA SAY 1924 - 2013 ola Eileen Potter was born 4th Nola’s most challenging situation of 11 years ago. Nola, the socialite, was March 1924 in Emmaville her teaching career occurred. A little in her element there, establishing deep NNSW to parents Albert and Iris. boy came out of the toilet, asking for friendships within her church, with her Her brother John was born 5 years later. her help with the fly of his pants. Nola neighbours and other locals, including firmly pulled up the zip, until it caught members of Probus. Nola attended Emmaville Central something – the child screamed and School where she obtained her interme- chaos erupted!! Nola enjoyed watching a few soapies diate certificate and then left to board and her favourite rugby league team. On in Glen Innes, while she completed her In 1974, Ted resigned his position and their 60th wedding anniversary in 2009, 4th and 5th years at Glen Innes High they moved back to Dunoon to “Delwy” they appreciated receiving congratula- School. where they built a new home on the tions from various dignitaries, including farm to spend their retirement years. the Queen and the Broncos. She moved to Armidale to live and train at Teachers College for 2 years Unfortunately, Ted passed away in and became captain of Hinton House. 2010. His body was brought back to Nola’s first teaching appointment was Dunoon for his funeral service at his back where she attended school herself request. at Emmaville Central School in 1944 and she taught there for the next 4 years. Despite their removal, many of us have During this time she also worked for still kept in contact with Ted and Nola, the ‘Comforts Fund’ raising money and catching up at various times, visiting packing war parcels. and talking on the telephone. Following Ted’s funeral service, Nola gave a size- In 1948 she was appointed to Murwil- able donation to St Matthew’s Church lumbah High School for one year before and with that money we built ‘Ted’s returning to Emmaville to marry Ted Shed’ to house our lawn mower. The Say on 8th January, 1949 at St Paul’s building was blessed by the bishop and Anglican Church. opened by Nola in 2011. Nola then taught at Dunoon, Bexhill Ted and Nola moved to Wooli where Nola had many health issues, but over- and a decade at Clunes, where she com- they purchased the general store and came them with her usual determination pleted her teaching career of 33 years. then in 1951 they moved to Lismore and a smile on her face. After spend- where Ted obtained a position with Aus- ing 7 weeks in John Flynn Hospital, Nola was a very strong member of the tralian General Electrics. During this the family moved Nola to Hopewell Anglican Women’s Guild doing a great time, they had two children, Caroline Hospice on the Gold Coast where she deal of charity work; she was a member and Tom. spent the last 2 weeks of her earthly life. of the Dunoon Hall Committee for years Her body, too, was returned to Dunoon and she also worked for The Blind In 1960 they bought their farm (which for a service in August. Society in Lismore. is now where Cedar Drive, Teak Street etc. are located). Because of Ted’s job, Nola was a caring wife to Ted, a loving 2002 was crunch time as they needed they were moved around and the whole mother to Carolyn, Tom, Amanda and to move from farm life to relaxed re- family went (by this stage their daughter their families. She had a fulfilling life, tirement. Pottsville had been a fa- Amanda had been born) to Orange and and entered eternity very peacefully. voured place for 20 years, since the then to Wollongong. She will be missed by all of us... family caravan was based there. Ted Adapted by ‘Gina Murray from & Nola became residents of Pottsville While Nola was teaching in Orange, Nola’s Eulogy written by her family LISMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Concerts 10 and 16 November e are such stuff as voted in the top 100 music in the movies community organisation aiming to make dreams are made of. recently by the listeners of ABC Classic orchestral music accessible to, and enjoy- Shakespeare’s words are taken FM, but including Beethoven’s Sym- able for, a broad range of the community. Wto heart by members of the Lismore Sym- phony No. 5 – the final two movements. phony Orchestra as they seek to share the Sunday, 10 November, 2013 at magic of classical music with their many And to top off a great concert our own resi- 2.00pm Byron Community Centre friends and supporters throughout the region. dent pianist, Margaret Curtis will be per- Saturday, 16 November, 2013 at So, make a date with some friends, or bring forming Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. 7.30pm Lismore City Hall the family to join us for this concert. Built Tickets will be availa- around movie themes, many of which were Lismore Symphony Orchestra, es- ble at the respective venues. tablished 2003, is a not for profit DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE October-November 2013 5 MODANVILLE SCHOOL NEWS WITH KIMBERLEY TAYLOR ello everyone. It’s been another very busy term at Modanville THE CHANNON/DUNOON PONY CLUB Public School. The kids have For further details please contact: H Fiona Wilders Club President been working productively and have Hm: 6628 2690 enjoyed many extra-curricular activities. Lisa McFadyen Vice President Hm: 6629 1023 Mykaella Gosper Club Secretary Hm: 6629 3486 Irene Brockhill Treasurer: Hm: 6686 4798

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will compete in shot put, discus and high jump and Rachel will compete in shot put. Good luck Jack and Rachel!

Our whole school had a great day Kindergarten performing Goldilocks at the Channon Teams Day playing and the Three Bears in assembly tee-ball, soccer and Danish round- ers. K/1/2 are looking forward to our excursion to Currumbin Wildlife DUNOON Sanctuary in the last week of Term 3. AUTOMOTIVE 111 James St. Dunoon Our first Kinder Orientation day was Open Weekdays held on Wednesday the 11th of Sep- Regos tember. The new Kinders enjoyed New Car Services their morning doing craft, P.E, shared Log Book Services reading and getting to know our Batterys, Oils & Parts school. We look forward to the next Most Mechanical Repairs two orientation sessions on Wednes- Pre-purchase Inspections day the 30th of October and Wednes- day the 13th of November. For enrol- Our two Tournament of the Minds teams Phn: 6689 5137 ment enquires please phone 6628 2234 made it to Sydney in the Social Science Fax: 6689 5937 and Applied Technology categories. Have a safe and happy holiday! From all reports, they had a fabulous weekend away soaking up the sights Kimberley Taylor of Sydney. Well done TOM teams! Sale of Farm Equipment 65 students from years K-6 performed Silvan Sprayer 1000lt; Macadamia Nut Trailer 3 ton at the Lismore Performing Arts fes- w’ bottom shute; Gianni Ferrari Catcher Mower; tival. The theme was “Rain” and the Car Trailer – Tandem; Thicknesser 6 “; Timber silky Oak boards; Drill Press; Roofing Iron 200+ mts kids looked spectacular on stage. For information Email:[email protected] Ph 0402196485 Congratulations to Grace, Sarah, OR See www.gumtree.com.au Jarred and Luca on represent- ing our school at Dunoon General Practice the Multicultural 100 James Street, Dunoon Public Speaking competition that Dr. Nathan Kesteven was held at Jiggi Dr. Jane Tierney Public School. Dr. Gillian Ette (on occasion) Jack and Rachel Surgery open Monday, Thursday and Fridays from 9am Cooper made it to (subject to change) the State Athlet- Phone: 6689 5811 Fax: 6689 5833 ics Carnival. Jack Bulk billing available 6 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE DUNOON PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS WITH HEATHER LAVERICK Hello again! Wow Dunoon School has had Our Principal, Genevieve Slocombe, has been and get their hands dirty, learning valu- a busy term! The Performing Arts Festival awarded a Premier’s Teaching Scholarship able lessons about environmental respon- was fantastic with every student in the school to investigate just such teaching methods to sibility and sustainability through practice. having the opportunity to become involved engage students in their learning and promote “The aim of the project is to encourage stu- in acting, singing and playing marimbas and resilience and well-being. Congratulations dents to think about natural habitats and wacky instruments. With opportunities such Genevieve! As part of this process, teachers the importance of biodiversity for sustain- as these, the children are displaying great at Dunoon have also been undergoing pro- ability. Students will continue to research confidence in performing both at school fessional development in creating even more local biodiversity issues and from their re- and in public. This was also reflected in the creative and engaging learning programs, search create an outdoor learning space in 100% attendance of children in our school’s which we are all extremely excited about. which to further explore biodiversity, life- Public Speaking Competition. Four of our cycles, mini-beasts and our environment.” students, Gabriella, Ruby, Henry and Indigo represented our school superbly at the Big “This year (2013) we will introduce native Scrub Public Speaking Finals. Indigo won ‘butterfly friendly’ plants. The project is the Stage 2 section and will now represent specifically aimed at improving viability of the school at the Regional Finals next term. the native butterfly population. The Rich- mond Birdwing Butterfly is specific to this Last Gazette I wrote about some of the fantas- area and has been identified in the Nature tic technology programs students are partici- Conservation Act 1992 as having vulner- pating in, including the Young ICT Explorers able conservation status due to habitat (YICT) Challenge and the Applied Tech- loss. The students, through research, have nology Tournament of Minds (TOM) Chal- decided to be proactive in the saving of lenge. These native butterflies through the introduction challenges of a Butterfly Learnscape”, Heather said. provided We welcome Sandra Daly as our new students School Administration Manager and we Coles Goonellabah Store Manager, with further are also pleased to announce that next Terry Papageorgiou, is proud to support opportuni- year will once again be a four teacher a community project where local stu- ties to learn school. Our Kindergarten Orientation dents are able to learn about the envi- new skills, Program starts on Thursdays next term. ronment through outdoor education, and work as a Heather Laverick developing their own school gardens. team, and solve prob- “The Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant lems using COLES JUNIOR LANDCARE program has provided schools with a great creative and opportunity to educate students on how fresh higher order HELPS STUDENTS FROM food grows. We are thrilled that the initiative thinking skills. The YICT Team won in their DUNOON TO BRANCH OUT continues to be so popular among Australian category and were invited to present their schools and community groups”, Terry said. challenge solution at the University of NSW in Sydney. The TOM Team achieved Honours tudents at Dunoon Public School Since 2008, Coles has joined together with for their team’s challenge and were also are excited to pull on their garden- Junior Landcare to provide over 1,600 com- awarded the “Spirit of Tournament” Award ing gloves and start working on their munity groups and schools with grants of up for their ability to work well as a team, ef- S to $1,000 to help develop gardens in their very own school garden after being awarded fectively solve problems and support others. a Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant. surroundings. The program is funded through the sale of All these activities highlight the benefits of Coles Junior providing children with open-ended chal- Landcare re- lenges as a way of promoting higher order usable shop- thinking, building self-esteem and self-re- ping bags liance, engaging children in their learning, at Coles. and giving a variety of ways with which students can learn, practice and demonstrate Schools and their learning. It is a philosophy and prac- commu- tice that Dunoon School aims to embed even nity groups further in everyday classroom activities. With the assistance of the $1000 grant, who are in- Dunoon Public School in Dunoon is terested in about to commence work on their school starting their own garden project can apply garden project, Butterfly Learnscape, in- for a Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant volving students from every year level. by visiting www.juniorlandcare.com. au and completing an application form. The Butterfly Learnscape initia- tive is one of over 80 projects receiv- For more information, visit: ing funding in the second round of Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants this year. www.juniorlandcare.com.au or Teacher, Heather Laverick, described www.coles.com.au/helpingaustraliagrow the project as a wonderful opportuni- ty for students to get inspired outdoors

DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE October-November 2013 7 DUNOON PRE-SCHOOL NEWS with KATE SCANLAN pring has sprung in Dunoon, what year. Although there seems to be great in!! Similarly, if you are looking for a a beautiful time of year – it smells funding for 4 year olds and low income local playgroup Dunoon Preschool or- Sdelicious!! A huge thank you to and indigenous 3 year olds, there is ganises one on a Friday morning from the Virtue family for the transformation concern that they have cut the funding 9:30. This is a great opportunity to of our back garden it has been revamped for all other 3 year olds. Dunoon Pre- get to meet local families and also to with new flowers, vegetables and herbs, school and many local preschools had get a feel for the preschool. The pre- and looks amazing. Our previously black protest days to: draw the preschool’s school always welcomes enquiries. and bedraggled tyre garden is now a and greater community’s attention to splendid rainbow of colours and plants. this issue; and to ask for your help to Dunoon’s Spring Fling write to local and state members about On Saturday 2nd November the Dunoon how important the village preschools community hall will be filled with are to their community and how funding music, dancing and yummy food to cel- cuts to 3 year olds could be very detri- ebrate both the arrival of spring and mental to the preschool. Thankfully, the Dunoon Preschool’s 30th birthday. there is transitional funding in place to As well as being a celebration, the Spring ensure that next year’s 3 year olds are Fling will help the Dunoon community not adversely affected, and we wait in preschool raise funds towards the purchase hopeful anticipation to hear the gov- and maintenance of their lovely building. ernment’s final decisions. If you would There will be an amazing line up of local like more information on the funding musicians entertaining the crowd includ- issues and who to write to please see: ing locals, Scott Day-Vee and Basix. earlyeducation.org.au/background The preschoolers are helping to maintain Enter the raffle on the night to be in the the garden and enjoy noticing the growth draw to win some unbelievable prizes gen- erously donated by local businesses in- and changes that are occurring, and of cluding; Summit fitness, Mia skin care, course making lots of delicious parsley Burson auto parts, Hills of Byron coffee, soup! Over the last few months we have Mayfields restaurant, Gibbo’s auto, Rev- been lucky enough to enjoy oranges, olution fitness, Success karate, Repco, lemons, pineapples, pineapple sage, Goonellabah sports and fitness...and more! and snow peas all from our own garden Bring the kids, enjoy some music, have and we currently get to sample mulber- a dance and maybe take home a fan- ries off the neighbouring tree (thanks tastic prize...all for a great cause. neighbours!) we look forward to enjoy- ing more food from our own garden. When: Saturday 2nd November 4:00pm till midnight This term has seen lots of media and On a lighter note, next term we are or- Where: Dunoon community hall, reports about the State Government ganising ‘The Dunoon Preschool James street, Dunoon changes to preschool funding for next Spring Fling” to celebrate 30 years of the Preschool operating and to raise Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child/ funds towards the purchase and mainte- student, kids under 5 yrs free nance of our lovely building. Purchasing the building is the result of the amazing commitment to Early Childhood Educa- tion members of the Preschool Commit- tee and Directors have shown for the past 30 years. On behalf of all the current and future children and families, THANK YOU!! Keep an eye out for more details, and come and celebrate on the 2nd of November - it’s sure to be a great night!

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8 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE RACHAEL MULLER - Young Alumnus of the Year

arlier this year I told you of She has now returned to live the amazing achievements in Dunoon and is current- CALL OUT FOR Eof Rachael Muller, how she ly teaching at Tregeagle School NEW MEMBERS! won the Northern Territory Young Achiever of the Year award both in Well done Rachael. We are so WEDNESDAY her category of ‘Regional and Rural proud of your achievements! COMMUNITY GROUP @ Initiative’ and then the overall Award DUNOON VILLAGE HALL for all the combined categories. ‘Gina Murray Wednesday morning at 10am Well, the accolades continue….. She for morning tea and craft activi- was recently nominated by the head ties of Southern Cross University Depart- Call Ron 6689 5018 ment of Education for the award of Young Alumnus of the Year. In a cer- EUCHRE @ DUNOON emony at the University Campus in VILLAGE HALL Kirra in August it was announced Thursday evening at 7.30pm that Rachael had won the award…. Call Charles 6628 2064 For three years Rachael taught in Dunoon Indoor Bowls the remote aboriginal community of Club Imanpa, 200km south west of Alice Mondays 7.30pm at Dunoon Hall Springs and during that time she was ADVANCED Enjoy a sociable evening. instrumental in introducing a variety No experience necessary of programmes which improved MORTGAGE All at the low cost of $2! learning outcomes for her students. SOLUTIONS Please call Ron FREE BROKERAGE SERVICE 6689 5018 YOU COULD SAVE $$$$$ Electrical Looking to purchase, refinance or freefree TOM THUMB upup some some extra extra cash andand consolidate consolidate Contractor otherother debts? For a no obligation, free service to review your EARTHMOVING Warren Lewis Advanced Mortgage Solutions offers a FREE 12 Machines from 3-20 ton Brokeragepresent situation, service just helping call meyou and every I will step help of the you every step of the way, by accessing up-to- including 6wd Grader, Rollers, D4 Dozer, Lic no 25239 way with no appointment fees or charges. the-minute information from the industries tracked Bobcat, Tippers, 3.5T-20T Exca- By accessing up-to-date information from the Lenders to find you the best deal. You will also vators, Excavator mounted verge mower Domestic - Commercial - Solar industries leading providers I will compare be entered into my clients competition to win Rewires - Repairs loans from all the Major Banks and Lenders to Roads and Driveways~Recycled Asphalt~Farm $10,000 cash! Access~Pipes and Crossings Building sites General Maintenance find you a great deal. Please call: including~Piers~ Footings~ Wastewater~ 24 hour service SueSue James, James, Mortgage B Brokerroker Electrical~ Drainage Macadamia Drainage~ Vegetation Removal Tel: 6689 5034 66896689 57805780/0408 / 0408 605 537537 Erosion Control Landscaping including New [email protected]@ymail.com Dams~Sealing Dams~ Repairing Dams Mobile: 0428 539354 Rockwalls~Permaculture/Yeomans designs (MFAA) Mortgage Finance of Australia accredited Earthbag Architecture ~ Earth Tanks~Natural ASIC credit Licence number 387072 Swimming Pools~Earth Art Give us a go!!! Whian Whian Road, CALL JEREMY Whian Whian 0457 895 414 6689 5414 (H) PIRLOS TYRE CENTRE From BIG earthmoving tyres to a small wheelbarrow- we do them all!

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VILLAGE BLUES 2013 @ Dunoon Sports Club Saturday October 26th from 3.00pm

t’s that time of year again, and Jimmy Willing has been a stalwart DAVEY BOB RAMSEY Village Blues Festival is prepped in the local entertainment scene over returns to Village Blues as a real gone Ito deliver a funk-fuelled blues and the years performing at, and organis- hick-up, but also will be performing a roots extravaganza to the little village ing many a musical event (Hillbilly solo show of his banjo-laced country- of Dunoon in Northern NSW. Six local Heaven, The Cock n Bull…). Jimmy esque ‘experience’ inspired stories… and inter-state acts will take to the stage brings his band of hooligans to play Davey shares personal stories through his this year, as well as a showcase of local some high-energy, blues-fuelled dy- music, often touched with a local flair. talent from the Pluckers and Poets namic-country hoo-ha-ness to Dunoon. monthly music sessions at the club.

THE NINTH CHAPTER are a mighty fine funk/groove band, with members spread from Bris- bane to Byron…with the combina- tion of horns, percussion, guitar and a ‘slick-as’ rhythm section, these guys are bringing their dynamic grooves and good vibes to culminate into a high-energy funk-filled extravagan- za…guaranteed to inspire DANCE!! TOBIAS MADENHAUER TRIO are having their inaugural Village Blues show this year. Tobias had trav- elled internationally with his music, but plays Village Blues with a local The PLUCKERS & POETS rhythm section, playing a gentle blend Showcase of bluesy jazz filled tones with a dose will feature some of the most-popu- of modern folk music thrown in… lar and regular players from the club’s monthly music/jam afternoon on a sep- BIG ERLE arate stage during the festival. A fine BRODIE GRAHAM BAND example of the local talent in the area. is a performer from the South Coast of features ‘young gun’ guitar player NSW who has made a mark in his local Brodie Graham leading a group of Village Blues kicks off at 3.00pm sharp scene as a smooth singing purveyor of fine young musicians, and keeping the folks, so get in early for a good patch of the blues…Big Erle's handcrafted, well- essence of live blues music well and viewing space, and to support the early worn blues is sure to get your toes a truly thriving…this group have made performers who start the day’s tunes. a name for themselves in the Brisbane tappin' and your thighs a slappin'. From the delta to the hills of Alabama, Big Erle and Sunshine Coast blues scene, and The event is FREE, family friendly, food will take you back to the time of sugar are bringing a taste of the ‘new blues’, is available and NO BYO…all members, cane fields, moonshine and juke joints. laced with funk and groove, to Dunoon. guests and friends of the club are

welcome (and encouraged!) to attend in support of live and local music in the area. JIMMY WILLING & the REAL GONE HICK-UPS Keep live music live – go to are travelling all the way from ‘Lizard- a live music show!! town’ to bring the yee-ha hootenanny sounds of country blues to Dunoon.

10 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE DUNOON & DISTRICT SPORTS & RECREATIONAL CLUB-www.dunoonclub.org.au SOCCER DUNOON HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL GOLF MON - SAT 4 - 6PM CLUB DISCOUNT PRICES ON MIDDIES AND SCHOONERS OF BEER Andy Bain 6689 5898 Rob Gatt 6689 5902 Wet weather contact: MEMBER’S Radio ZZZ FM 100.9 CHRIS GULLIVER or 9002LM after 7am or log onto 6689 5147 OR BADGE www.soccerfnc.org 0428 428 165 DRAW THURS POOL COMP NIGHT PLUCKERS & POETS

Join in with a great crowd of regular players $4 per head EVERY FRIDAY 7 - 8PM BE THERE TO WIN IT! Arrive early to 2ND SUNDAY OF MONTH 3PM register so we can start on CLUB OPENING HOURS time @ 7pm Monthly Sunday afternoon session of local entertainment SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY 3PM - 8PM SING - DANCE - PLAY - ALL WELCOME WEDNESDAY 3PM - 9PM TRIVIA QUIZ THURSDAY 3PM - 10PM WITH ANNABELLE Details are correct at SOCIAL FRIDAY 1PM - 12 MIDNIGHT time of printing. SATURDAY 1PM - 10PM To confirm details TENNIS AND phone Dunoon Sports Club TENNIS BASKETBALL 6689 5444 PLAYERS WANTED! or visit the website LESSONS www.dunoonclub.org.au Dunoon Tennis Courts PLS CALL CLUB or: Information for members and 7.30 - 8pm Thursdays 3RD SATURDAY @ 3PM their guests. MARILYN OR GRAHAM EACH MONTH after soccer training $2 PER PERSON 0428746735

VILLAGE BLUES October 26 2013 m a y f i e l d s The annual influx of blues in Dunoon is on again…the 8th Annual Village Blues r e s t a u r a n t Festival is on Saturday October 26th at Dunoon Sports Club the club. As usual a stellar line-up of Our sumptous menu offers something for everyone local and interstate talent will satisfy any including vegetarians and gluten intolerant. avid blues lover. We take pride in every dish. This fantastic little ‘festival of live Dine inside or alfresco on the huge modern timber music’ aims to showcase the diversity and deck while watching the sun go down. universal appeal of the blues as a musical We love it when you book so please call: force…bring ya dancing shoes. 6689 5469 (Restaurant) or 6689 5444 (Club) Stay tuned...

DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE October-November 2013 11 DUNOON SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUB 20th CELEBRATIONS DUNOON SPORTS & REC The following day, Saturday 14th, a CLUB TURNS 20! special anniversary dinner was held, in- Congratulations to Andrew Tavener vitations having been sent to many past he Dunoon Sports and Recrea- and present members from far and near. tion Club officially opened its There were over 100 bookings and the doors on 18 September 1993 T staff of Mayfields Restaurant offered following years of planning and hard up a fantastic meal with a choice of 4 work. On Friday 13th September 2013 main courses. The meal ended with a the Club began a week of festivi- beautiful big chocolate birthday cake ties to celebrate its 20th anniversary. decorated with strawberries and cream made by member Ben Carney. Thank you Ben! Dance music was provided by the Romaniacs and Rod Little put to- gether an excellent slide show of photos Singles Pool - Winner Andrew Tavener (left) and runner up Damien Smith covering the last 20 years of the club. Rod also acted as MC for the night. (winner) and Damien Smith (runner up) in the singles competition. Darren Claydon and Ken Sawtell were the winners of the doubles. Friday saw the Mega Raffle night which gave away about 40 prizes including a donated Toro lawnmower. The club was decorated beautifully with bal- loons inflated by a table of women in- cluding Gina Murray, Rachael Muller, Leah Watts, Robyn Wheeler and others. No men had enough hot air available - I guess they needed it for other things.

Judy Gyles and Annabelle Crow con- tributed and arranged hundreds of Darren Claydon (left) and Ken photos on the walls as well as clippings On the afternoon of Sunday the 15th the Sawtell doubles winners from the Gazette since its first issue. celebrations continued with the Chris Cook band playing on the Club deck and The Club would like to thank all a barbecue. The week rounded up with a participants for ensuring the com- ping pong tournament on the Thursday. petition was both challenging and enjoyable. On Friday 20th September with the 20th anniversary festivities over, Thanks to Andy Bain for or- the Club launched into the Masters ganisation and admin and Games. hosting the 8 Ball Pool Norman Eatock for refereeing. • competition. What a week! Con- gratulations Dunoon Sports Club!. DUNOON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB MASTERS GAMES he soccer club has had a great n the 20th and 21st of Sep- season, and the next edition of tember Dunoon Sports the Gazette will have a special OClub hosted the Lismore Tfeature on soccer, celebrating the up- Masters Games Pool Competition. coming 20th anniversary of the Dunoon Crepe paper streamers were also hung United Football Club. There will be by the “decoration committee”. Craig Twenty competitors took part in the some history from Darryl Winkler, Gyles was kept busy responding to con- two day event. Starting at 9.00am on and articles from the current commit- stant calls of “Craig” and “Gylesy” the Friday hundreds of games were tee telling us about the season high- from the girls every minute or so. contested before the ultimate winners lights and the great spirit of our club. were declared on Saturday afternoon. 12 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE DUNOON RURAL FIRE SERVICE NEWS f the temperatures and weather Please make when a total fire ban is declared. Refer conditions we experienced so far sure your drive- to the RFS website or Call 6663 0000 Ithis spring are anything to go by way is clearly between 8.30am and 4.30pm Mon to Fri. then we are in for a busy fire season. numbered for It looks like the current dry conditions easy identifica- Fire permits cannot be issued to anyone will continue into the summer, as there tion. A common living within the 50km zone of a village is no significant rainfall predicted. The problem most unless residents first obtain written per- last three years have been wet result- brigades en- mission from Lismore City Council ing in a lot of vegetation growth. These counter in rural to be able to light a fire. Cooking two factors combined increase the areas is a lack fires are exempt but some conditions threat of fire outbreaks considerably. of road numbering. It’s difficult for us to apply. See the RFS website for details. respond to a call out promptly if it’s dark Already crews from the Northern and there are no house numbers to guide Be aware and stay safe this fire Rivers have been deployed to the us. As most RFS trucks in our area are season. Dial 000 in an emergency. Walcha shire to assist local crews fight- quite large, driveways need to be at least Ross McDougall ing a fire burning in the hills. Dunoon, 3.5 metres wide and overhead branches Dunoon Brigade Tullera, Rosebank, Clunes and The need to be cleared to a height of at least Channon brigades work very closely 3.5 metres for easy access. Take the Total Fire Ban – What together to ensure that their territory time to prune a few branches. It could is covered if they are deployed to fight save critical minutes and make the dif- does it mean? fires elsewhere during the fire season. ference in successfully fighting the fire. n days of extreme fire danger caused by a combination of If you have not already done so, now is Fire Permits: It is illegal to light a fire Ocertain weather conditions the time to prepare your property for the anywhere out in the open without a fire and dry vegetation the Commissioner, Bushfire Danger Period that officially permit during the Bush Fire Danger NSW Rural Fire Service may declare started on 1st September and continues Period. . Offenders can expect to receive a Total Fire Ban If a Total Fire Ban until the end of February 2012, unless a $1100 fine at the very least and if their is declared it usually lasts 24hrs from weather conditions dictate otherwise. fire escapes to neighbouring properties 12 midnight. The details will be an- they may be liable for any damage caused. nounced through newspapers, radio and • Make sure long grass and You do not require a fire permit for TV. If you are in doubt, ask Lismore debris is cleared away from your home, a barbeque or campfire providing: City Council, NSW Rural Fire Service, sheds, poly tanks, pump houses etc. The cooking fire is in a permanently the Police or NSW Fire Brigade. • Clean out your gutters. constructed fireplace surrounded by • Remove any overhang- ground that is clear of combustible During a Total Fired Ban campfires, ing branches close to your roof. matter for at least 2 metres OR it is a solid fuel barbeques, ovens and kettles • Remove any unwant- campfire surrounded by ground that are prohibited (ie:those using wood, ed shrubs close to the house. is clear of combustible matter for at heat beads, charcoal or briquettes). • If on a larger rural prop- least 3 metres. The fire must be com- erty a firebreak around the pe- pletely out before leaving the area. Gas or electric barbeques rimeter is recommended. may be used provided: For Fire Permit Officer contact numbers • It is on a residential property The RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au is in your local area please see pg???. The • Within 20 metres a helpful resource. It contains compre- permit holder must activate the permit of a house or dwelling hensive information about developing by notifying the Fire Control Officer • in an area with council ap- Bush Fire Survival Plans and prepar- and all neighbours of your intention proval ( park, picnic area, etc) ing your property for the fire season. to light a fire at least 24hrs prior to • it is under the It also has up to date information on lighting the fire. This includes neigh- direct control of an adult where fires are burning, wind directions bours that may be separated from your • the ground within 3 and danger levels. Always stay tuned property by a roadway, lane or wa- metres of the barbeque is cleared to the local ABC radio station 94.5FM tercourse. Please read and observe all of all materials which could burn during a bushfire event and phone conditions set out in the Fire Permit. • you have a continu- 000 if in danger. Ensure you give your ous supply of water available name and a contact phone number and It is the permit holder’s responsibil- tell the operator if access to your prop- ity to be aware of the fire danger rating. Remember - if you fail to comply erty is restricted to smaller vehicles. If with the fire regulations, you possible have someone meet the fire Fire Permits are automatically suspended can be punished by up to 12 brigade at the entrance to your property. on days of very high fire danger or on days months in jail and/or a $5500 fine.

DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE October-November 2013 13 DUNOON CHRONICLES WITH DENIS MATTHEWS Dorrobbee Grass Some extra history Reserve nOTES from Ian MURRAY he saga of Dorrobbee Grass Guess who just turned Reserve continues. It seems that 80! Happy Birth- day Denis Matthews, Tthe Telstra tower will be built our local historian there after all. Our drawing shows (caught on camera in part of DP 833644 (registered 8 Dec a pensive moment!) 1993). Council owns lots 1 and 2 and the three easements. The top tank is on The Richmond Historical Society receives numerous donations, but unfortu- lot 1 and the tower is planned for the portion of that vacant land reserve (shown as por 207) and that two claims nately sometimes photos are not identified, NW corner of that lot. The land to be which is the case with this picture. All that leased by Telstra is just a few square have been lodged over the rest of the the photo says is “Ex pupils Dorrough- metres. It was only after the bombshell reserve. Portion 220 was separated long by School 75th Anniversary 31/3/1962” was dropped about the tower plans that ago and Lot 3 is the land in the DP not we learnt of the existence of the DP. owned by Council. A letter has been sent to MP Thomas George protesting We have since found out that Ngulingah the failure to inform the trust of these Land Council holds title to the western developments. Thomas has forwarded our letter to the appropriate minister.

On Thursday 12 Sep there was a large gathering of Rangers led by Oliver Cos- tello, Firesticks Project Coordinator. Ralph Woodford had obtained a permit to burn but the total fire ban cancelled Can you identify the people in the photo? out that permit for at least two days. On We would really like to know. Please send your information to the Saturday Ralph had a small group the editor and it will be passed on. of locals to help him fire the south east corner of the reserve, adjacent to Dunoon The following photo identifies the pupils. Road. The beautiful sward of Kangaroo Grass that we have in parts of the reserve Pupils Dorroughby School March 31 1962 Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Glover (Teacher) is due to successful burns in recent years. The fire reached down to the main road on Saturday and the local brigade was called out though there was never any real danger. Ironically portion 129 in the SE corner of the reserve was part of the area burned by Ralph and his helpers. It was cut off years ago for a Mechan- ics Institute. That was the first part of the reserve granted to Ngulingah, long before the present trust was created. Back Row: It was a disappointment that because Wayne Arthur, Terry Porter, Garry of the fire bans, the rangers were Nolan, Arthur Bursle, George unable to do any burning on the day Beddoes, George Bursle, Duncan planned, but they were able to see the lie of Arthur, Cecil Steine, Philip Ensby. the land and to plan future activity. Middle Row: Denis Matthews Helen Playford, Christine Buchan, Lynette Arthur, Maree James, Susanne Arthur, Avalon Buchanan, Nerida East, Barbara Porter, Margaret Arthur, Joyce Middleton. Front Row: Roslyn Ensby, Eileen Steine, Barbara Arthur, Joyanne Nolan, Chris- tine Ensby, Wayne Nolan, David James, Anne Stein, Jean Middleton.

14 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE BREWING WITH MATT BROWN (BEER BREWER AND JUDGE) he drinking of beer has been an ac- straw colour, and crisp dry finish. bolder, but seems tivity that humans have enjoyed for to have toned at least 10,000 years. In Australia, Homebrew tip 1: A true lager needs to be down again). T fermented at between 8-13 degrees. The yeast Either way, this beer played an important role in the devel- opment of the early colony; Captain Cook you find under the lid of your tin of lager is a fantastic himself made provision for beer on his ship. is an ale yeast, not a lager yeast. To brew local lager, and lagers you really need temperature control- perfect for drink- It is odd then, that in Australia we have not led fermenting fridges and special yeast. ing on the deck developed a more sophisticated cultural ap- Homebrew tip 2: Try not to use the yeast on a sunny day. preciation of this magically hopped wonder that comes with your tin, it is usually past Cheers! beverage. Hopefully we can start to address its prime. High quality dried yeast is avail- this over the next few issues of the Gazette. able for only a few dollars and makes an Maltycultural enormous difference to the finished product. Beer comes in many varieties, but Australians mostly know about 2 varieties, lagers and ales. Review - Stone and Wood pale lager In this edition we will focus on the mighty lager, This offering from Byron brew house Stone and Wood, is a lovely crisp Doc Dorahy drop. It is firmly in the style of a true German lager. It has a pale golden colour with a subtle blend of noble hops noticeable on the nose.

The flavour is what you would expect from a well- made lager, the mouthfeel is soft with the hops round- Tractor & Machinery Centre ing of the taste. I think the S&W boys have continued 30 Tweed St North Lismore 6622 2842 to tinker with this beer, as MacMaster Nut Harvesters I am sure I have tasted differences over time (it used to be lacking in hops, then became Dudgeon & Berry The name ‘lager’ comes from the German Bistro Open 7 Insurance word lagern which means ‘to store’ . Up until days the 15th Century only ales were brewed in Lunch 11:30am- Consultants Germany, with these being made in summer. Bistro Open 7 days Lunch 12pm2:30pm -2pm every day Around this time a new strain of yeast became Conveniently located at available, a yeast which could not only be Dinner 6pm -9pmDinner Mon 6pm-9pm - Sat 5.30pm - 8pmevery Sun day Shop 5/76 Woodlark Street, brewed in colder weather, but which actually Lismore improved if stored in near freezing tempera- $10 lunch specials$10 lunch available specials tures. And so the process of lagering was born. available Mon-Sat (at the carpark end of the walkway next $10 Sunday Roasts to the ANZ bank) Like many examples in history, at this point Member’s Happy Hour! Ask us about all your the fun police stepped in and banned brewing HappyMon Hour - Fri 3.30pm Mon-Fri - 5.30pm 4-6pm insurance needs including: in summer. Armed with their new yeast, FreeTriviaWednesdays Wednesdays Free Trivia from 7pm 7:30pm these early pioneers moved into cold weather • Business & Rural Packages LiveThursdays music Kareoke every Sat with night Mary from Anne 9:30pm 9pm brewing. The intrepid ‘Brauers’ would take • Liability • Home • Motor • CTP Thurs-SteakSaturdays Night Live &Bands Karaoke 9.30pm Lounge the beer and let it cold-condition during Nightclub open every Saturday from 9:30pm Marine• Term Life • Disability winter in places such as mountain caves. The Saturdays: The One Nightclub opens • Trauma resulting beer was purer and kept for longer. We cater for functions • Professional Indemnity • Superannuation Lager yeasts soon spread around the world, Call us now to book • Workers Compensation finding a welcome home in Australia where https://www.facebook.com/marygslismoreFacebook:http://facebook.com/marygilhooleys Website: http://www.marygilhooleys.com.auwww.marygs.com.au they became the most common form of beer (although for the most part we have Ph: (02) 6622 2924 Phone: 6621 3000 managed to make them dull and flavourless). Fx: (02) 6621 8040 Fax: 6621 7773 Lagers are known for their pale email: [email protected]

DISCOVER THE FUN OF BEING A GIRL GUIDE! Clunes Girl Guide Units have vacancies for girls aged 7-9 and 9-15. Both Units meet on Tuesdays. Join girls from Clunes, Dunoon, Dorroughby, Rosebank and Bexhill for fun activities, camping, life skills, canoeing, teamwork and leadership skills. Women aged 18 and over are also invited to discover the rewards of being a Guide Leader. For more information call Helen 6689 5294

DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE October-November 2013 15 MEMORIES WITH CHARLES BETTERIDGE In the last Dunoon Gazette Bronwen hankie over as a way of having fun. as a telephonist, while Mary remained suggested I do an article on my twin there until November that same year sisters May and Emily who are re- Their health was not without a few and she too became a telephonist. nowned St.George/Illawarra Rugby hiccups in those early years when they League supporters, (with member- both got the mumps – at the same time, The girls are great communica- ship numbers 99 and 100 respective- of course. Mary contracted Diptheria tors and loved their work as te- ly), as well as great supporters of the at age 11, and Scarlet fever at age 14, lephonists – where they had the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, and Emily was stricken with Poliomy- added bonus of being paid to talk! the Lismore Garden Club and many elitis at nearly 15 years of age. It was other organisations over the years. during Emily’s downturn with Polio Emily’s career on the Lismore Tel- in 1947 that our home was “isolated”. ephone Exchange was from 1950 to Mary and Emily were born on Wednes- My brother Henry and I had to stay 1956 and Mary’s was from 1950 to day13th April 1932 in the Brisbane home from school for nearly six weeks 1960. Emily went on to become officer General Hospital, (our parents were and do our own style of “homework”- in charge of the Ex- living in Tweed Heads at that time and by playing heaps of games in the back change, then a monitor in Casino and they moved down to Lismore in 1933). yard and having a really wonderful Lismore, and finally was a supervi- early holiday not really knowing the se- sor when she chose to retire in 1989. riousness of our sister Emily’s health. We thought she was the greatest sister Mary, on the other hand, did her in the world to allow us so much fun first stint as a telephonist/monitor in away from school while she lay in bed. Lismore, and for 18 years and left the PMG in 1968, Sport was paramount in their lives with only to return in 1970 after having both being in a representative basket- worked for 19 months as a receptionist/ ball team and Mary awarded an Athletic clerk at the Keen Street Medical Clinic. Blue for outstanding performance. Mary Mary retired from Telecom in 1992 after also played hockey very well with the almost 43 years of working for them. women’s Lismore Glee club and became On October 31st 1935 their first brother a life member in 1990 when she hung Mary and Emily have devoted Henry was born in Lismore followed up her hockey stick for the last time. much of their lives to serving the by myself and a twin sister Alice on the community in which they live. 2nd November 1937 also in Lismore. Unfortunately my twin sister died For many years they helped out at the four days after her birth. Henry died Blood Bank and doing voluntary work in Taree in June 2009 aged 73 years. at St. Vincent’s Hospital. “We help settle new patients into their rooms, When our parents moved down from answer any questions they may have Tweed Heads to Lismore in 1933 they and explain details about the hospital.” first lived in Second Avenue until 1935 when our father bought a house on the In 1977 Emily was given the Queen’s banks of Leycester Creek at 7 Charles Silver Jubilee medal for communi- Street, South Lismore. The house was ty work and services to Telecom and moved up from near the river bank to the PMG, and Mary has received the its present day site not long after it was Margaret Davis Award from the Aus- bought and it is still there to this day tralian Garden Club – only one such with both Mary and Emily occupying it. award is given in Australia each year.

Mary and Emily attended South In 1983 the Rescue Helicopter Lismore Primary School and the old After completing their third year Inter- Service was born under the guid- Lismore High School, (now the Con- mediate Certificate at Lismore High, the ance of Harold Fredericks (former servatorium), in the same classes all girls went to work as machinists at Alpha Mayor of Lismore). Mary and Emily the time. It was during their school Knitwear in South Lismore – which have been involved since the first days that the teachers requested that was later called New England Apparel. meeting of the services ladies auxil- a white handkerchief was put on the iary in 1983, starting with the raffle of belt of one of their school uniforms so Emily stayed on as a machinist for eight a crochet rug that they had brought. teachers could tell them apart and how, months and then joined the Lismore naturally enough, they would swap the Telephone Exchange in January 1950 Over all these intervening years they

16 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE MEMORIES WITH CHARLES BETTERIDGE continued have sold well over $110,000 worth To their credit the twins have a mag- Mary is I find that Mary is humming the of raffle tickets from their own- per nificent garden and their efforts have exact same tune as Emily- but neither sonal raffles which included meat not gone unnoticed or unrewarded. In of them knew they were doing it! Also, raffles at Bingo and from hampers fact, since 1966 they have received whenever they are in conversation to- and other gifts they had purchased either a first or second prize every gether with me or some friends it’s themselves to help support the year in the Lismore Garden Competi- nothing for either one of them to com- Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. tion. In 2010 they received the Grand mence a sentence and the other would Champion garden award. Both are Life cut in later to continue on with the exact They have notched up over 1,000 Members of the Lismore Garden Club. words the other was thinking about! hours of selling tickets in fund raising for the helicopter service. “The The welfare of animals and birds They are truly the most wonderful sisters helicopter is our baby,” they said. knows no bounds with the twins and to have. Both are now 81years of age and many a time they have saved the life very enthusiastic in helping in the com- In 1989 they jointly received the “Aus- of an animal or bird of some sort munity somewhere – especially their tralia Day Citizen Award” for serv- and most times they have ended up “Baby”, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. ices to the community over the years. being their pets – and all the pets they In February 2008 they both received have saved have lived a safe and most There are many other items that the the NSW Premiers Award for 25 years comfortable caring life under them. twins have done for the good of the of continuous fund raising for the community over the many years and I Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Mary and Emily have a most unusual know of the high respect they receive trait. Whenever I visit them I gener- from the many people who know them. Back at their home in Charles Street, ally find Emily upstairs in the house South Lismore, one is amazed at the while Mary may be out in the garden Charles Betteridge beauty of the many gardens that adorn or down in the chook pens. Emily will their well manicured lawn – from be humming a tune of something she the very front down to the very back. knows and when I go down to see how PAST EVENTS NEWS TUK TUK TOUR to the Cambodian charities being CANCER COUNCIL’S FUNDRAISING supported by the Tuk Tuk rally. DAFFODIL DAY - THANK n the last edition, there was an Kay Doust YOU article about the Tuk Tuk tour that ancer Council NSW would like to Iis being organised by a group of sincerely thank and congratulate the locals to support charities in Cambo- Northern NSW community for the dia. Each team on the Tuk Tuk rally C incredible support, community spirit and contributes $3000 to the selected chari- goodwill shown towards this year’s Grow ties. This can be by direct donation or Hope campaign to support Daffodil Day. by fundraising events such as the Bolly- wood night put on by two of the teams. The event was an outstanding success with over 1000 dedicated volunteers The Bollywood event was a tre- helping to fundraise over $300,000.This mendous success, with around 75 Mini Excavator Bobcat year again proves how charitable our people attending this fun-filled and Tipper Northern NSW community is and how awareness raising night to help raise proud as a region we should feel in sup- funds for Cambodian charities. Rubbish Removal porting a cancer free future in Australia Yard Maintenance There were dancing lessons by the Bol- Mowing Large & Small To find out more about local fun- lywood Sisters from Byron and their draising events or to personally student troupe. The wonderful meal Handyman Work get involved with future Daffo- was prepared by Anitra Wenden and dil Day fundraising, please contact: Punita Gupta, with Punita’s husband Darren Bassey Northern NSW Daffodil Day Coordi- Pawan preparing the delicious chai. nator Sarah Royall on 6639 1303 or 0409 255 504 email [email protected] Approximately $1500 was raised (02) 6628 2147 for the two teams to contribute

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14 October - November 07 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE www.dunoongazette.org VILLAGE HALLS SPORTS FIRE PERMIT OFFICERS

Channon/Dunoon Pony Club 6628 2690 DUNOON DUNOON HALL Fiona Wilders Barry Watts 6689 5359 Wednesday 10 am Ron Channon Tennis Club 6688 6165 Community Group 6689 5018 Dunoon Sports Club Aline Feebrey 6689 5438 Wednesday 6:00- 6689 5444 Gerard Shea Enquiries & Cricket Ross McDougall 0409 425 551 7:30 pm 0449 105 678 Dunoon Social Golf 6689 5147 Wu-Chi Kung Fu TULLERA Chris Gulliver 0428 428 165

Thursday 5:30 pm Mark Roberts Dunoon Soccer 6689 5898 John Hildebrand 0408 282 224 Exercise Class 0419 831 424 Andy Bain 0427 942 184 Peter Major 0409 652 490 Mon and Wed 9 am Rob Gatt 0428 884 222 Lifestyle Management THE CHANNON DunoonTennis 6 weekly 6:30 pm Mark Roberts Graeme Drew 0428 746 735 John Hutchison 6688 6480 Film Night 0419 831 424 Marilyn Kent Tony Roden 6689 1562 Thursday 7:30 pm Charles OR Call Sports Club 6689 5444 Neale Hayter 6688 6171 Euchre 6628 2064 Tullera Tennis Club 6628 2224 Pauline Leeson J.J. Bruce 6688 6453 Sunday 9:30 am Christadelphians Sunday School Ray Patch Russell Johnston 6688 6185 Sunday 11 am 6689 5229 BUS TIME TABLES Church Service ROSEBANK De Condos 6688 1163 Community members welcome. For all WHIAN WHIAN - LISMORE bookings please contact: School Days Only Dave Hughes 6688 2023 Dunoon Post Office 6689 5101 School Bus Service Eric Kinchin 6688 2217 Tullera Hall 6628 2060 6628 4101 DEPARTS Whian Whian 7.55am WILDLIFE CARERS David Hunter Corndale Hall 6628 4364 Dunoon School 8.06am Dorroughby Hall 6689 5013 ARRIVES Greaves 8.09am Lismore PO 8.45am Whian Whian Hall 6689 5839 DEPARTS Spinks Park 3.20pm General Store The Channon Hall 6688 6240 Trinity School. 3.30pm Richmond RivSch 3.34pm CHURCH SERVICES ARRIVES Dunoon 4.02pm Wildlife Carers 6628 1866 DUNOON ANGLICAN Whian Whian 4.15pm Holy Communion Every Sunday 10.00 am Guild meets first Sunday of every month after Church (approx 11:30 am) DUNOON BUS SERVICE CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA WIRES Animal Rescue 24hr Hotline Sunday School 9.30am 6624 8734/0412 248 503 6628 1898 Memorial Meeting 11am each Sunday Bible Address on occasions 6689 5229 Bus For Hire Service is ‘Hail & Ride’ along the route DUNOON CATHOLIC CHURCH 1st & 3rd Sundays 9.30am DURING SCHOOL TERM: GOOLMANGAR CATHOLIC CHURCH Depart Dorroughby Hall 7:50am 2nd & 4th Sundays 9.30am Dunoon Store 8:00

Modanville Store 8:10

COMMUNITY MARKETS Tullera Hall 8:16

TUESDAY Lismore Organic Market Minschull Cres. 8:21 Every Tuesday 7:30-11 am R.R High school 8:25 Lismore Showgrounds Woodlark St 8:30 EVERY SATURDAY Lismore Farmer’s Market MOBILE LIBRARY 8am Lismore Showgrounds Lismore Square 8:32

1ST SATURDAY Lismore Makers Market Trinity interchange 8:35 Bay 10 July 17 & 31 10am-2pm Cnr Keen and Magellan Depart Lismore Bus Terminus 3:30pm August 14 & 28 Tuesday September 10 & 24 1ST SUNDAY Lismore Car Boot Lismore Library 3:33 Week 2 October 8 & 22 8am-2pm Lismore Square Carpark Trinity interchange 3:37 Bay 10 November 5 & 19 Byron Bay Market December 3 & 17 2ND SUNDAY The Channon Craft Markets DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: http://thechannonmarket.org.au/ Clunes 9-10am School

3RD SATURDAY Mullumbimby Market Depart Dorroughby 8:30am Dunoon 11:15am-12:15pm School http://www.mullummarkets.com.au/ Dunoon 8:40 Modanville 2:00-3:00pm School 3RD SUNDAY Lismore Car Boot Modanville 8:45

Bangalow Market Tullera 8:52 OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS 4TH SUNDAY 9am-3pm Minschull 8:56 Dunoon Lodge http://www.bangalowmarket.com.au/ 6689 5166 Woodlark 9:00 Gordon Starkey Nimbin Markets Lismore Bus Terminus 9:07 4th and 5th Sunday 8am-4pm Northern Rivers Market coordinator 0458 506 000 Depart Lismore Bus Terminus 3:30pm Animal Shelter 6681 1860 Lismore Library 3.33 Robyn 18 October-November 2013 DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE LOCAL PHONE DIRECTORY SCHOOLS PRESCHOOLS Accommodation The Shed Bed and Breakfast 6689 5994 PLAYGROUPS Accountant TNR Thomas, Noble and Russell 6621 8544 Dunoon Public School 6689 5208 Advertising Dunoon Gazette 6689 5954 Modanville Public School 6628 2234 Bottle Shop Dunoon Store 6689 5225 Corndale Public School 6628 4305 Mary G’s 6622 2924 The Channon Public School 6688 6236 Builder Multi Span Kit Buildings 6687 9954 Whian Whian Public School 6689 5240 Lic no:196173c Dunoon Pre School 6689 5396 The Channon Children’s Centre 6688 6330 Bus Service Dunoon 6624 8734 Dunoon After School/ 6689 5930 Whian Whian 6628 4101 Vacation Care Adam Hill 0420 909 194 Tullera/Modanville Playgroup 6689 5381 Cabin Kits Galore 07 3888 6601 John Ferronato 0429 895 130 Carpenter A/H 6689 9437 Celebrant Gina Murray 6689 5104 Doctor Dunoon General Practice 6689 5811 Earthmoving Tom Thumb - Jeremy 0458 895 414 Electrical Services Warren Lewis 6689 5034 Afterglow Electrical 0432 331 633 Fencing Contractor/Firewood Andrew Shepherd 0431 095 583 General Store Dunoon 6689 5225 Healing Therapies Jannese Parkes 6628 2963 Insurance Dudgeon & Berry 6621 3000 Laundry Service Clean & Green Laundry 6622 1359 Massage, Facials, Beauty Erin 0431 451 328 Mechanic/Petrol Dunoon Automotive 6689 5137 TIME ON Sue James 6689 5780 YOUR HANDS? Mortgage Broker 0408 605 537 Mowing/Garden Care John’s Yard Yakka 0408 282 224 Want to try something different? Meet new people? Plumber Nik Hyde 6689 5174 Further your skills or learn new ones? Pottery Supplies Northern Rivers Pottery Supplies 6621 4688 Why not volunteer? Refrigeration Russell’s 6621 3992 Help Yourself by Volunteering Restaurant Mayfields, Dunoon Sports Club 6689 5469 Keep your skills up to date (or learn new ones!) Give back to your community, meet Mary G’s 6622 2924 new people, be appreciated, make new friends, have fun! Volunteering Northern Dunoon Sports Club 6689 5444 Rivers is your one-stop shop for finding the Guttermesh 6629 1212 volunteering job that best suits you. Tipper/Handyman Darren Bassey 6628 2147 Call Jeannette on 6621 7397 to find out more Towing Service Bruno Zambelli 6628 2230 Takeaway Modanville Takeaway 6628 2005 Tractor Repairs Doc Dorahy 6622 2842 Tyres Pirlos 6621 3561 Waste Disposal-Septic tank Summerland Environmental 6687 2880

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DUNOON AND DISTRICT GAZETTE October-November 2013 19 DUNOON GENERAL STORE YOUR LOCAL STORE FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY SERVICE NEW! SANDWICHES AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER $4.50 EACH ORDER BY 10:30am COFFEE & CAKE $5.50

HOT PIE & FRESH MEATS FROM COKE HUTLEY BROS. $5.50 LOCAL BUTCHERS TOFU PRODUCTS GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS BOTTLE SHOP ORGANIC HEALTH FOODS TOP VARIETIES OF

BREAD, MILK & DAIRY WINES AND BEERS 88 JAMES STREET, DUNOON TEL: 6689 5225 OPEN 7 DAYS MON - SAT 7AM - 7PM SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 8AM - 6PM

RURAL FENCING CONTRACTOR Septic Tank NEW! - SPLIT FiREWOOD Pumping DELIVERY AVAILABLE FOR FIREWOOD and specialists in all liquid waste collection Free quotes on new and processing fences and repairs Fully insured Call for more information or a quote 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR & TIPPER ; HYDRAULIC POST DRIVER AND POST HOLE BORER CALL ANDREW 6688 6364, MOB: 0431 095 583

Leave the car at home and catch the Club’s COURTESY BUS! Thurs, Fri and Sat Nights from 5.30pm until 1/2hr before close of trade 5km Pick up - Further for groups! Bookings are essential! Please ring club 6689 5444 A gold coin donation each way

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