Directions Welcome to the winter edition of In this issue we catch up with Jack vital role in representing the views Parklands. Mundey and Neville Wran to talk of the community and bringing them to the attention of the Trust. June 2002 represents a very about these turbulent times and how the Green Bans helped save poignant time in Centennial The Trust has conducted extensive Parklands' history. It was 30 years not just Centennial Park, but many community consultations in the ago on June 18,1972, when other urban open spaces in and last year which has resulted in thousands of local residents and around Sydney from development. many positive changes across a supporters of Centennial Parldands Community and history also form range of issues - transpott and gathered in Centennial Park and the theme of an outstanding new access, a new dog policy, then marched to Sydney Town Hall photographic exhibition at the Moore Park South and the to protest against a proposal to Superintendent's Residence. development of our Conservation Peter Duncan develop a massive sporting Management Plan. complex. The complex, to stretch It's called Changes 19Yll - 21Wll Director, The Trust is keen to continue to Centennial Parklands Over 4 hectares of Parklands, South wney-A Retrospective was to be built in a tentative bid and depicts the process of change focus on Park improvements. In for the Olympic Games in Sydney in South Sydney over the last recent months, the Parklands has in 1988. 100 years. been working on preparing our Park Improvement Program to Local resident action groups were The Trust is thrilled to welcome present to Treasury. Outcomes will up in arms about the proposal and our new chair, Professor John be announced by Government in joined forces with the Builders Niland AC who took up his new June with highlights featured in Labourers Federation, led by Jack role in March. He replaces Annette the Spring edition of Parklands. Mundey, which, with the support O'Neill who I'd like to thank for her Visitors can look forward to of the rank and file of his union, outstanding contribution during improvements to amenities, . imposed a 'green ban' on the Park her chairmanship. information and visitor services. "to stop it from being developed. We are also excited to have two We are also about to launch the If it weren't for the courageous new Trustees on board. We next stage of our Ponds efforts of this union and the welcome Margaret Varady and Jill Restoration Program. passionate community support led Anderson, who has also taken up We hope you enjoy this edition by the likes of author Patrick the role of Chair of our Community and we look forward to seeing White, former NSW Premier, Consultative Committee. you in the Parklands over the Neville Wran, among other winter months.- I prominent supporters, we wouldn't As the TWSprimary advisory have the Park as i! today. body, the CCC continues to play a

Parkbench 8 people of the Park 12 Friends Twitcher's corner 4 It's not easy being green Flora fun in the Parklands Award for bus interchange 13 Calling all runners Premier appoints new 6 Trust chair A day in the life of.. . A Big Arvo for Suzuki Parklands Magazine is published quarterly by the Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust 10 Parks - $;,",s!tainable - Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021. Sharing my affections Winter Calendar Centennial Parklands is managed by the Dual hats for CCC chair 14 Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. Postcard from the Special recipe Mountain to^ Editor: Kerry Wren 7 Step back in time Assistant Editor: Nichola Clark ' New playground at Cafe 11 Restoring our ponds 16 Users Guide Contributor: Dee Wren email: [email protected] Design: lmagepoint Creative Solutions Photography: Ian Lever Printed on recycled paper Cover: Taking in the tranquillity of winter in the Parklands. Centennial Parklands is home to some small areas of bushland For more information on the Plans containing Eastern Suburbs These are among the reasons phone (02) 9339 6699. Banksii Scrub (ESBS). The scrub Yvette PWh, Ryan Fahy and James Hanison haw, joined the Community Consultative Committee. The enthusiastic trio, a# nearby resklentsofthe-,-up . - their qqmWmWs in March under the~tpofnewqceteded Pws I PRINT chair,JB-~(seepaoe6 FdlaPliRg18~ofpuMIc for story). Yvette, aTax and Business Service ~artnerat Young ~arrwdal~ ParWm and the Chartered Accountants, is SouthMaster~have honoured to take up the chaHenge. approved by the Trust "I hopemyinput can makethe Park more enjoyable to everyone whovi*ir,shesays.'Mafso like to Wp make peopb more efnAmmenta#y aware that the Parkismuchmanrthan~a playground but an important sanduaryin~dty".

**mwants&goend whSit*lonrtn~wudo." .mmk,atormplanr## entennial Parklands dery much community driven and celebrates a significant ecalagical and other issues of the kdto satisfy the BLF criteria that broader aommunity. he wtder public would be the real mnefators. This was first I It was thirty years ago that a 'green illustrated in the saving of Keily's ban' was placed on the Park\aRds -

historic R* district, $e Domain, much of Victoria Street in

Morning Herald tdd me at the _ murmqrs of dissent soon grew of Centennbl Parkfands. Without fighting.fp!*a wider visiq $an just time that in ,972, the two issues into a cacophony of protest. this move, today the Parklands 'lackbans- I think that generated more letters than would be a mere shadow of itself. the turning point that attracted so Among those opposing the any otMr items that Were the many people to what the BLF green bans on Centennial Park and development were the likes of For Mundey, the BLF action was t T m author Patrick White, Neville Wran, more than just being about on three fig trees'ln the Domain . an emerging politician who went supporting better wages and Mundey stressed that gkban that were under threat", Mundey on to become Premier of NSW, conditions for its members, but action was not polil, but was . @Id P4t@nds magazine recently. r 5 These tranquil settings an mjoycd by millions of visitors thanks to the gmn bans. 7hc proposed sporting wmploc was to be built in Moon Park, spilling aavss Lang Road into Centennial Park's soul uut wmer.

"So I think that gives you an eventually saw the demise of the legislation. At the sarne time, the The greater the city, the greater the indication what when the proposal", he said. Labor Government acknowledged necessity." readership of the SMH are that it was the green bans that supporting a left-wing union, it "We should all be grateful for Jack prompted this legislation. This is more essential in Australia, shows you that we had something Mundey and his colleagues who which despite its vastness, is one implemented the green bans and "The fact that 30 years on. on our side. I guess the most of the most urbanised nations in who lifted the consciousness to Centennial Parklakls is kll here ,.:-,< . gratifying thing is despite the fact the waM. F~ . . along with The Rocks, ...... that we were vilified then, we have fight and preserve our heritage and environment". Wodloomooloo and so on is been well and truly vindicated with testimony to the strength of the the passage of time. The green bans played a major Jodr Mnndey ploycd a m'al mk in saving movement and that the union was in rkc role in the Wran Government's M+,,, "It was a great time, because it incorruptible. cmfy 1970s. was a period when little people environmental and heritage policies in later years. "It's enormously rewarding to could come together, and if they know that millions of people fought hard enough, could compel Today, Neville Wran is still an avid use and love the park all governments to change their way. user of the Parklands. the time." The green bans were the birth of "I come here several mornings a Parks areand must be, urban environmentalism, just as the important as nature conservation". week and walk around outside people places. As an perimeter of Centennial Park", he earlier issue of Parklands Neville Wran also reminisced said. 'I never cease to marvel at rnagatine highlighted; about the 1972 campaign to save how wonderful It is and how "A great city deserves a Centennial Park, in a recent fortunate we are to have such a great park. It needs a green intenriew with t?wwnds magazine. jewel in the middle of our city. breathing space that is both a healthy lung . . "During this period I was in the 'Centennial Park went perilously .Y and a pulsing Legislathm Council but the to being destroyed. The close heert. environment was not a high development emrisaged would priolny at the political level", he have left the park a massive said. 'However, Iprided myself in sporting complex rather than a perceMng that the environment place of passhre recreation." was a growing issue of concern and one which polfflcians couM The green ban movement came to end in 1974 due to political ignore at their peril". an strife within the union. But today In the height of the campaign in Mundey has no regrets. He said 1972, Wran spoke at a 3000- his ideals today remain the sarne strong rally and puMk meeting as they did in these volatile years opposing the Parklands oftheearly1970s.HestiWwants development. Patrick White and urban environments that are cared Jack Mundey were also among the for, liible and sustainable. keynote speakers. We set triggers of change to "This was a real turning point legislation. In 1977/78 the Wran for the campaign whkh Government introduced heritage -. Premier appoints new Trust chair

n early March, the NSW Premier, "The Parklands are considered to Bob Carr MP, officially be among the best urban Iannounced the appointment of a parklands in the world and new chair for the Centennial Park Professor Niland's experience in and Moore Park Trust. innovation and best practice will further enhance this standing", Professor John Niland AC, has said Premier Carr. taken up the Chair after the completion of the term of Annette Professor Niland draws upon O'Neill who has served since 1997 extensive experience. In his long on the Trust. association with UNSW, he has held the Chair in lndustrial Professor Niland is currently the Relations since 1974 and has Vice-Chancellor and President of served periods as Head of the the University of New South School of Economics, Head of the Wales. He has held directorships School of lndustrial Relations and across a range of portfolios and Dean of the Faculty of Commerce organisations including and Economics, before becoming community, education, corporate Vice-Chancellor of the University and environmental. in July 1992. "I've long regarded Centennial Professor Niland's academic Parklands to be one of Sydney's qualifications include a Bachelor of great community assets, and I'm Commerce (1963) and Master of delighted to be so closely involved Commerce (1967) from UNSW, Beyond the University, Professor now in helping carry forward this and a PhD from the Institute of Niland draws on much experience fine tradition, "Professor Niland Labour and lndustrial Relations at in roles such as CEO of the State said upon his appointment. the University of Illinois (1970). He Pollution Control Commission, Executive Chairman of the The Premier said that Professor is a Fellow of the cad em^ of ' Niland's leadership and vision Social Sciences in Australia and a Environment Protection Authority would be of tremendous value to Fellow of the Australian lnstitute of and is on many professional Centennial Parklands. Company Directors. bodies and boards. Sharing my aflection "As a member dd the CCC for the lasttwoandahdfyears,vm"ve ew Trust member, Margaret "We've worked closely with the She sees this unique eco-system had the WICenWw al Varady couldn't be more Park on a number of important and the diverse habitats of Federation, majw community Nexcited about her new projects such as our Phoenix Palm the Parklands as a vital consultationsiMdmm appointment to the Centennial replacement program. Like the educational facility. Ttanspott Access and Park and Moore Park Trust. Canary Date Palms (Phoenix "The Parklands have played a . developments", she said. As an immediate neighbour of the canar~ensis)in centennial Park, significant role in the education "Nowallofthesema/oravsntssnd Parklands through her role as our palms fell prey to the fungus, and recreational development of

Fusarium oxysporum, and are :+ consultations are complete or principal of Sydney Girls High many of our students. underway, it's time to return to a School, Margaret shares a subsequently dying. We've been ~trmsnmintmm~the~ncommon affection for what she, very appreciative of the support "I'd certainly like to see more schools take an active role in the - the ponds restoration project along with many avid park users, from the Parklands which helped 'F. Park and make use of this unique %,treeplanting, looldng at bask refers to as "my park. us with our replacement program. We've now replanted Kauri Pines education facility." jC$amenities,..'. safety issues and so on. "People have a tremendous sense (Agathis australis), a similar j$mecccisiookingatawide of ownership and enthusiasm for species used to replace the .,- range of issues and projfxb ttds the Park and I must say I share Parklands' palms, and very much year induding disability access. the same attitude", she enthuses. look forward to their evolvement." amenities, sport users' needs, the "I am thrilled to be appointed to ,volunteer program, compliance As Trustee, Margaret is looking the Trust and consider it a great forward to contributing to the with the Parldands' rules and honour. I am very much looking policies, aFong athers." further improvement and gj. forward to working with the other maintenance of Centennial The CCC and Trust welcome your ITrust members continuing to Parklands. g. "iewsandwggestim. care for this very unique part of Sydney." "With my background in science I' TheCCCcanbecontactsdby and biology, I have taken a strong ernailing ccc&p.nsw.gov.au As head of Sydney Girls since interest in the restoration of the For other enqub phone 1992, she has worked closely with ponds and caring for the diverse Parklands Administration on the Trust and forged many strong habitats within the Parklands", 02 9339 6699. W links with Centennial Parklands she said. over the years. id you know William Street in Sydney was originally built Dby a convict gang? Or that Oxford Street was once called South Head Road? Or that the original Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf was a wool dispatch point before being used as a passenger terminal? Visitors to Centennial Park can discover more about Sydney's rich history in a fascinating photographic exhibition currently showing at the Superintendent's Residence. Titled Changes 1901 - 2001 South Sydney - A Retrospective, the exhibition, depicts the process of change South Sydney has undergone over the century. The exhibition highlights well known locations such as William Street, East Sydney; Oxford Street, Many ofthe images in the Changes exhibition arefrom the State Darlinghurst; and King Street, Library and Sydney City Archives. Newtown, as well as many local streets of inner city suburbs some 250 black and white publishers, historians, residents Changes was launched in April as a including Surry Hills, Newtown, photographic images taken from and Council officers. part of Heritage Week 2002 and will Erskineville, Redfern, Kings Cross 1901 to 2001. run until September 2002. and Woolloomooloo. A highlight of the exhibition is a Interestingly, many of the images series of videos, Woolloomooloo The Superintendent's Residence is Local schools, town halls and had been reproduced on different to Moore Park and Surry Hills to located at Paddington Gates and heritage public buildings and parks print mediums such as vinyl, Newtown, by local photographer open every Wednesday and also figure prominently together canvas, chiffon and laminates Sharon Hickey. These, along with a weekends, loam - 3pm. with their local history. which enhances the exhibition. selection of images, together with For further information contact Centennial Parklands Administration The original exhibition was large canvasses and chiffon The exhibition has been a on 02 9339 6699. collated as part of South Sydney collaboration of local banners, are all a part of the Council's Centenary of Federation photographers, designers, image Superintendent's Residence celebrations in 2001. It comprised production people, printers, exhibition. New playground at Cafi 1E

xciting news for children and block at the rear of the restaurant", the current men's toilet so parents. The construction of a she said. it is directly related to the new playground at the cafe playground." E "The decision to relocate the will begin in July. The concept of playground site was for a number The Playground itself is upgrading and relocating the of key reasons. Being further away one of a 'family' of existing cafe playground went on from the assorted horse and car playgrounds within the public exhibition from December traffic of Grand Drive, the new site Parklands. Primarily 2001 to late January 2002. Public will be significantly safer and more designed for the 'Tots' comments were received and they accessible for disabled parking. group, this playground have been incorporated into the The site is comparatively low-key will cater for children of all final design which has now been and doesn't obscure the historic abilities aged 0-6 and has completed. vista down through the Parade been designed for According to Landscape Architect, Ground from the Cannon Triangle. disabled access. The new playground will be explorative, innovative and above allfun! Gillian Smart, the original principle "Furthermore, a member of the "Both the design and play was to upgrade the existing public highlighted the importance equipment are explorative and playground. "However, in the of the convenience and standards innovative with a shaded sandpit, planning process it was decided of toilets next to playgrounds. In wave net, slides, swings, spicas In conjunction with this project, that it would be more appropriate response to this comment, the and a state of the art super nova. the playground at the lmrner's to relocate the new playground new playground will be nearer to Not forgetting the parents, there Cycle Way is also to receive an about 30 metres south of the the toilet block and the current will be comfortable seating and a upgrade including additional existing playground. This is nearer toilets will be upgraded. The grassy sitting area for overseeing swings. . to the large fig tree and toilet women's toilet will be relocated to the kids", Gillian said. ngled Drongo 1

ith up to 142 recordings to spend the winter with us of different bird species, arriving in March-April and

up with the larks in ' Centennial Parklands can stays until September-October. W 1 easily be described as a city oasis Centennial The Spangled Drongo is an all for bird watchers. To draw upon black bird with a bright red eye 'i 0n ~randgriugwith her fWO ": is great reserve, Parklands and a very distinctive "fish-tail". horses th rtltMed at the 'L.t .nagazine will feature a topical bird It likes to perch on open bare ~~uestriakG~. species each edition for our branches or wire, and frequently readers to identify. This edition, flicks its tails open and shut. local bird enthusiast, Trevor The beautiful spangles for which Waller, pictured right, of the the bird is named are best seen Cumberland Bird Observers Club scattered on the breast of the adult Trevor Waller -forever on the lookout and Birding NSW introduces us to forfeathezdfnends. bird. When the sun shines on the one of his favourites, the Spangled bird's breast, the small, highly Spangled Drongos are a delight to Drongo, pictured below. reflective, blue-green iridescent watch as they go about their The onset of winter brings the spots are revealed in all their glory. business and perhaps you will star of the season, one of our form the bulk of the have the chance to see one in the winter migrants, the Spangled diet and are taken in flight. There Parklands this winter. Drongo. Whilst most migrants are bristles around the base of the Trevor Waller will be guiding a have spent the summer in Sydney bill which assist with insect- Birdwatchers Breakfast at the avoiding the cold in the Northern catching in flight by guiding an Parklands on Sunday 25 August. Hemisphere, this bird has been to insect into the open bill. Often, For bookings and further l love tht northern Australia and Papua New after much twisting, turning and information call (02) 9339 6699. . There is a I*;: Guinea for breeding. Going against aerial pursuit, the insects are the general flow of traffic it comes For information on the than people i,.,.. brought back to the perch. Cumberland Bird Observers Club The Spangled Drongo's call is visit www.cboc.org.au or contact varied and consists of harsh Andrew Patrick on chattering, strange metallic notes, (02) 9639 8549. For information rasping, hissing and crackling. on Birding NSW visit It is very vocal and often gives www.ozemail.com.au/-nswbirds its location away long before or contact Charlie Andrews on you see it. (02) 9439 1981. W

The Spangled Drongo with its distinctive red eye. Photo: Courtesy of' Keith Brandwood, Cumberland Bird Observers Club.

Park Bus Interchange U Forecourt were awarded a "According to the Chair of the prestigious award in the NSW Awards Review Committee, the Institute of Landscape judging committee thought very Architects recent biannual highly of Moore Park East an0 Me awards night. way we have tried to shift transport from the private to the Trust consultants Spackman and public means while keeping the -&,~&nd and @$&el Spadimam rt the site Mossop entered their design in the integrity of Moore Park as open @fbwinning design. "Traffic Planning" section and s~ace".. . he said. were awarded first prize. Congratulations to Michael The awards attracted a record 'Management Plans' which Spackman. 48 entries comprising a mixture was won by Sydney-based of private and government Centennial Parklands Landscape based projects. practice, Environmental Architect, Peter Nowland said the Partnership for their project, award was testimony to the Centennial Parklands sponsored 'Georges River Community thoughtful planning that went into an award in the category Open Space Corridor'. H A day in the life oof.. . Odilon Farias

ith a whistle, a skip and a There are three of us in the 'turf Marks. We sometimes song, Odilon Farias, or crew' and we maintain the fields in see them training in and W 'Lonny' as he is Queens Park, Moore Park, around the Parklands affectionately known, is a constant Centennial Park and the ES Marks which is very interesting. ray of sunshine in the Parklands. Sports Ground. We mow-mark, The other team that we As Acting Team Leader of Field line-mark, look after the drains, tend to see is the Swans. Services, Lonny is set with the top-dress the turf and coordinate They all work very hard \ challenging task of maintaining 47 the seasonal sports change. and they are very fields in the Parklands for over tall fellas. 200 hirers per year. It is little Is the preparation for winter the wonder that his colleagues have busiest time of year? In your eight years with described him as the 'Backbone of Winter is very busy, there is a lot the Parklands, what has .y4 the Park'. For the winter season to do. We have to put in made you so committed alone the fields have already been combination sports posts and to your job? booked for 14,912 hours, which re-mark the fields, there are more It has to be the outdoors. I lo range from 'A' grade squads such lines to make in the winter. All the sport and action and I don't like as the Roosters through to fields have to be changed from sitting around for too long. primary schools. If we imagine softball, cricket, touch and Working in the Parklands means< Lonn~,-the Lnesman wth a d!f?ercnce how many teams use the fields, volleyball fields into rugby union that I can move about and exercise multiply that by the amount of and league, soccer, lacrosse and at the same time. The job covers a people in the teams, and then hockey. Too many lines. great area, so we probably walk on times it by the number of boots.. . average about 6kms a day. It perfectly relaxing area for a picnic. Working with sports fields each keeps me fit. From the amphitheatre there are it appears that Lonny is going to day, do you have a sport that you be busy this season! wonderful open views over are passionate about? What do you love about the the Valley. Lonny was brought up in a small Yes, soccer!!! I am from Brazil so Parklands? town in Brazil called Valladares it has to be soccer! I used to play I love seeing all the different What is your favourite flower in and has been a resident in myself until I broke my ankle. people that visit the Parklands, the Parklands? Australia around 30 years. His I also swim and enjoy rugby there are always lots of new faces. I love the roses in the Rose background culminates in an league too, but just as a spectator. As a sports-lover I enjoy the Garden, they are so beautiful and approach to work that has the activity of the cyclists, romantic. I particularly like giving And who do you support energy and passion for life of a rollerbladers and particularly the roses to my girlfriend because she (need we ask)? Brazilian with the accommodating horse riders. My father had a farm enjoys receiving them as much as and cool head of an Australian. Brazil of course, I also like in Brazil so I learnt to ride from an I enjoy giving them. She loves watching the Socceroos, but red roses. With Lonny, a job is never too big, early age. Seeing the horses in the unfortunately they're out of the Parklands reminds me of those there is always a solution and a Soccer World Cup . Centennial Parklands playing fields cheeky grin is guaranteed. childhood days on the farm. and the ES Marks Athletics Field Spot any famous sports teams are available for bookings all Describe your role as the Acting What is your favouffie area in the training in the Parklands? Parklands? year round. Team Leader of Field Services in Enquiries: (02) 9339 6699. rn Centennial Parklands? Every Friday, we put in fresh lines Federation Valley is beautiful and I for the Roosters training at ES love the monument. It is a

he rose is a timeless symbol of romance, beauty and the . . r signature of a good gardener. carry out winter pruning away all the mulch from , Pruning T over July/ August when the around the base of the bush. In Centennial Park, the rose -' garden next to Busbiy's Pond is threat of frost has passed. Remove dead, diidand ..> continually praised for its blooms Sterilise secateurs between each dying wood. -2 Perfect and we thought it was time to let rose bush to prevent transfer Take out all crossing branches. you in on the secret. We speak to of disease. Prune branches growing towards - Senior Horticulturist Sarah Clancy .Ensure you ahvays cut just above the centre. for some expert tips. the bud at a 45" angle leaning - away from the bud so water Cut remaining branches to the 'Roses are both beautiful and specified height of the rose. droplets can run off. - demanding flowers", Sarah says. variety. - . *- - .: 7hsv n@d atam ,I mr - Buss shOuM bstadn~ round and the winter months increase the .APPb limesuIPhUr to the Phnt are no exception. Winter pruning bush and do not prune water ; and surrounding soil to address fungal spnrq.@~Jo(@!-@J is crucial to the wellbeing of , i' -- over win1 jC- i -.: . I:& , , Parks - a sustainable future arks practitioners from be everything to everybody, but Australia, New Zealand, the each of us in our own way has the PUnited Kingdom and the ability to have tremendous United States attended the influence over the destiny of certain International Parks Strategic things if we're able to organise Partners (IPSP) Forum in Sydney and build support behind it." in April. His experiences relate specifically The theme of the Forum was to San Francisco but his visions Parks - A Sustainable Future. are relevant to parks around the Issues that were discussed globe and particularly to Sydney included benchmarking and best which he describes as a 'city of practice in park management, and Talking parks at the conference were, from left, Brian Gilligan, Director General, national parks'. measuring the social, NS W National Parks and Wildlqe Service; Peter Duncan, Director, Centennial environmental, cultural and Parklands; Bob Debus, Minister for the Environmmr; and Guy Cooper, Chief The conference attracted leading economic issues for parks as we Executive, Taronga Zoo. industry speakers from the US, head into the 21st century. UK, New Zealand and around conference, hosted by Centennial How do you understand the cycle Australia who presented a series The Hon. Bob Debus MP, Parklands in partnership with the of involvement in friend-raising? of challenging talks and case Minister for the Environment National Parks & Wildlife Service. How do you go about building a studies on sustainability. David principal park support group as an opened the Forum. Along with overseeing an annual Lambert from the UK Heritage absolute seamless partner to be operating budget of $US29million, Lottery Fund spoke on the Below, Brian O'Neill, one of the able to realise the park's future, a staff of 470 employees, O'Neill dramatic rise of urban parks up keynote speakers shares his bringing in the best of what the has seen his number of volunteers the political agenda in the UK. thoughts with Parklands' readers. government can bring and grow to a record 11,000. "The events of September 11 have bringing in the best of what the "Urban parks have gone from the been very unsettling and turbulent In his address, O'Neill presented a non-profit and community political wasteland to the political hot-bed in around five years", he but if there indeed is a silver lining compelling. - case study on sector can do"? philanthropy, fundinifor parks told delegates. His organisation that we've seen in America it is He went on to set a challenge that that people are really reassessing and innovative ideas about has invested more than A$640 Parks need to position their million into transforming what's important to them and what building park communities and commitment and leadership in a perceptions of parks and the role their core values are", Brian said. culture and creating partnerships. different and more conoruent- wav. they play in economic regeneration, For 15 years, the Golden Gate O'Neill, General Superintendent of O'Neill also spoke of the strategies social inclusion, community chief has been intensely studying Golden Gate National Recreation his park adopted to build health, tackling crime and disorder, how to build and sustain a Area, the world's largest urban public and private philanthropy the needs of youth and the partnership culture "so that we national park, has seen this public and creative financing, both "liveability" of towns and cities. can understand it wasn't awakening on a daily basis. earned income as well as something we did, it was a part of Other speakers included Trish contributed income. "The number of people that are who we were and it was our Caswell, Executive Director of offering without solicitation to lifestyle, it was just natural to how "I have my own visions for our Global Sustainability at RMlT come and give us their expertise we do business". park and what role I can do to University; Jo Moss from Sinclair and time and effort is quite guide that. Each of you do in your Knight Merz; Peter Duncan, "How do you really get people to extraordinary", he told almost 100 own way and, you know, we don't Director, Centennial Parklands connect with the work that we do? delegates attending the have the time to do everything and among others. rn Postcard from the Mountain Top r ntrepid Senior Ranger Greetings from Australia's highest three hours to get here walking 1 Rachel Ely, recently took a peak! Here I am doing my best to at a leisurely pace. But everyone Itwo month sabbatical from stay warm despiie the minus in our group agrees lhat the the comfort of Centennial sixdegree temperature. The view early start and the cold weather Parklands to brave the elements of sunrise today is just are all worth enduring for this and extremities of the Main magnificent. There are a few spectacular sight. Range in Kosciuszko National streaky clouds that have produced Park. As a Mountain Guide for some lovely pink and orange After a few more photo Kosciuszko Thredbo, a colours and the peaks of the main opportunities and a thermos of hot chmmwe will return to rugged-up Rachel led range are carpeted in frost. Eagle's Nest for a welldeserved adventurous groups on day The guided walk up to Mt champagne breakfast and a ride and sunrise walks up to Kosciuszko is a 13km round trip on the chaitii back down to Australia's highest mountain. 1 but isn't as hard as most people Thredbo. Rachel reports back to expect. We left Thredbo Village at Park-Base. See you all soon. 3.1 Sam and ltook us about IWwl Ely . In the coming months, the Trust begins the next phase of its Ponds Restoration Program.

he ponds oi Centennial Park ihe pMlrrls are both erwlron- are the most readily -3nd-m. Ttecognised features of the fheysustaanamtofthefafgest Parklands. When cycling or poplmof mbr@V wmlnmrstagcts~. ~ngthraughthePartcitiseasy rePWentwat8rbitdsm@ be improved, silt build-tips wiltbe b see them as simply ornamental. area Pn addith their aWh& and six is remwsd and aquatk @nts will be said. "Key -.ByremavinOpt#st wNtwkswilbsma;ls~~~ -~hopeto@=uw 6usbY%and~POnasto ~~,andtobglafltthe thakWgbry.Aswlththe tWJhrbl$t,weareOolngb -fWTm-- -sandVedgesatm in~~&b~-" ~hasbwgtrtabwt~arm "Ladrlan Swamp was the flrst *ponl$- problsrllsof~-Sknllaly wanitsadtwd maior-~m~sydney theimplicafionsoftheparldands' Tomt after the Tank Stream chamter." hMwWmo6asalawlyinO -~olkbd&m-hl sunpnnmnour. ThsmakrdminthePlnisto of the 19th csntury", Iw said. baianmanwnbaifaetow,The Originally the water from Lachtan '~theParldands'pomls nead for hard pod edges in are a basin far the Swamp was carted by. krlladc stomlwatw poputararmsamJthesdtedge carriagetoHydeParkSauthand sunw~mandwamer ~oftheWc0orianponds; distributed to the community, but com~offthereadsintothepark theponds'~valusand ispdlutedwWIsuchthingsas WrfuMmasa as the popubof Sydney grew organic a further measure was Wed. wMh, dl and debris*, stormwater-andm Thk brought about the . Petar.m~ol systsm;andh.~ construction of Bu!$by's Bore, a pdhrlionandsiitbuitdupfmm ~of~~and stomwmhrisaproMomthatwe vis#ocu9e.andqUgtiCplsRfinOs water supply tunnel which ran and from BusbyS Pond to Hyde Park continually have to tackte. Our aim to imprare water qmBy the South. The bore operated bahnreen f~the~isforthe~ ofth he^. the 18308 and 18708 untll ~thePonds~tobe Svdw's po~ulatlonoutorew the cleaner than when it entered." watw swpply once morel ~~WPa~aimfort Wllhout a doubt, the Parkhds' 9*1 a d-. pond," h. ponds are culrally rbh and centralbthsfabrlcofSydnsy's Tmmmasbcm history", said Peter. nhMiWan pmgram for the m.Four yciers down I Flora fun in the Parkland'

"Em was awarded an Order of NEW FRIENDS he Centennial Parklands her friends in Junior Rangers. FRIENDS - APPLICATION FORM m Australia for his outstanding Educational Rangers have Childreninvestigate in andthis collectactivity varying will contribution to ornithology and As an acknowledgment of their Tonce again developed a conservation in 1999. He has also support, we welcome the following program for children which is flora in the Parklands and been affectionately called the new Friends of Centennial as informative as children are incorporate it into paper-making. 'human lyrebird' for his abili to Parklands. inquisitive, as extensive as They can also experience planting virtually 'whistle' the birds out of Ms Gabrielle Upton children are imaginative and as flora, patrolling the Parklands and the trees and Ihave been told Ms Robyn Smith fun as children are amusing. caring for the Park. that he can mimic 50 different Mr Scott Bouvier "This season's program focuses Due to popular demand, our bird species." Mr Peter Happ on the plentiful flora resource that Parklands' seasonal favourites are Following Peter Duncan's speech, Ms Sharyn Magee we have in the Parklands", says on the calendar for winter. Em was invited, with the Mr & Mrs J Hanscomb Ranger Brooke Hutchison. "We Children at Centennial Parklands Twtchair Professor John Niland, @, and Em Hoskin unveil Em's bird sign will be looking at flora from lots of Sports Centre can try their at Willow Pond. assistance of newly appointed Mr & Mrs Michael & Jewell Owen Chair of the Centennial Park and different perspectives", she says. backhand and forehand on the Ms Emma Stephenson Moore Park Trust, Professor John "In activities such as Fighe Fun Five-Day Tmnk Camp. On the A FRIENDS EVENT FOR OUR special bird tour. Bird enthusiasts Niland to unveil his bird sign. Ms Marlene Krasovitsky Tmll and Grandma's Gum we will Ham Riding Camps organised by GREAT FRIEND ERN HOSKlN Trevor Waller and Alan Rogers Ms Margaret Hoare bring to life individual native Centennial Stables and Moore Park guided the twitchers on a tour Next time you're in Centennial Ms Corinne Campbell species with games, stories and Stables, liequestrian lovers can n March, the Friends of Park be sure to visit Willow Pond around Willow Pond, Duck Pond Ms Kerry Wren craft. In Melaleuca Meander a spend as much time in the saddle Centennial Parklands and and Lachlan Swamp, immersed in to see Em's fine work of art which guided walk with face-painting will as they could possibly dream. guests united to celebrate the will help you identify many of the Mr & Ms Jim & Judy O'Regan I areas renowned for their rich help children discover the The SpotllgM Prowk that take extensive and invaluable work common water birds to be found significance of flora to the birdlie, Trevor and Alan were able place throughout the winter of ornithologist and bird in and around the Parldands. Aboriginal cuHure. painting the to impart their expert knowledge season are Mys to M@ihbe,ahlpCateg illustrator. Ern Hoskin. 81wy Of Yn*n tll Bd ( on some of the Parklands The Trust would like to extend a ligM up nipM for sing'le year) 0 (1 --- Now 87, Em has been dedicating migratory and resident land and big thank you to Ern who Ismthe interdependency of flora pmums, fruit and tninps - '9 I and fauna". / P family (1 year) --- $$$$m. .- . + his expertise to the Parklands for water birds. generously donated a vast that so b~m~in the nhht- are iust collection of media clippings and Each of the activities on the part ifthe fun. other important memorabilia to program is individually designed are a,,ailable all the Parklands recently. to suit children of specific age . season and the Escape and group' Childrenwed for wlomHdiw Prwram runs instance can follow in the 7-21 July 2002. Bookings are footsteps of Ranger Brooke and 3 esssmb, (m)m9 BBs. . I Childm disnhow important)(u. is to animals in Nandan the Bat. ALL WINTER LUNCHflME LEGENDS Cheer on corporate teams as they JUNE 2002 JULY 2002 CHANGES 1901 - 2001 SOUTH come together for their lunchtime feed SYDNEY - A RETROSPECTIVE of soccer and touch football. Be Centre. Rnd out where the horses live, Sunday ESCAPE AND EXPLORE Walk through the doors of the historic inspired to enter a team for the next 2 what they eat and haw to cam for HOLIDAY PROGRAM 10 Wednesday 21 Sunday season, which starts on 4 June. them. Indudes a Mpony ride. Wear TWO-DAY HORSE Superintendent's Residence and find CAR FREE Dm JUNIOR RANGERS 8 PONY RIDES Q yourself in the year 1901. Travel on a 11.45am-2.15pm every Tuesday. covered shoes. loam-llam. $8 per RlDlNG CAMP Q walk, cyda or transport child (24 adults Mest photographic journey through South Mixed and men's teams. lnformation years), free. 7 Sunday Calling all Junior Rangers to discover 1Oam-3pm (See 9 July) lm'+wn (see7 July) and bookings (02) 9439 6060 or visit and enjoy the first Sunday of winter in E- centram, comer ~arcg Sydney showing the transformation of the peaceful surroundings of PONY RIDES O the flora of Centennial Park! Join the well-known locations over the last www.sportingspectrum.com.au and Cook Roads. Bookings essential gang and collect plant materials to use Centennial Park Diiaccess (02) 9339 6699. THREHAY HORSE century. Curated by South Sydney Crty LEGENDS AT PARKLANDS Musgrave Avenue Gates, Mpm. The only place where kids can jump in paper-making, help the Rangers in RlDlNG CAMP O Council as part of the Centenary of into the saddle so close to the city! planting and park care and carry out a Federation celebrations in 2001, this is Practice those over-head, chest and Hand-led, lO-minute rides for Parklands patrol. Bring a hat, morning l0aMpm (See 9 July) TED'S TREE TOUR O a nostalgic exhibition not to be missed. bounce passes, and enjoy weekly 4 Tuesday children. loam-3pm. $8.50 per ride. tea, drink and lunch. l0am-3pm. Join Ted Hoare, Centennial Parklands' games with the mixed and women's GRANDMAS GUMS Q Meet Mobile Ranger Station, $35 per child (8-12 years). Meet Senior Arborist, on a guided walk Located next to Paddington Gates. netball competition at Centennial 17 wadnm~ay LUKE RICKETSON SYDNEY Vithe Rangers in Centennial Park Centennial Parklands Cafb. Bookings Administration Office (behind the looking at Centennial Park's majestic Admission Free. Open Wednesdays Parklands Sports Centre. Individual ROOSTERS SHIELD not required. Caf6). Bookings essential and weekends loam-3pm. General and experience a magical story time JUNIOR RANGERS Q trees. Listen as Ted explains the origins players and teams of all standards are Cheer on school teams in this seven (02) 9339 6699. and of the Park's trees and Park information also available. welcome. The competitions run all with dd Grandma Gums. Meet 10am-3pm (See 10 July) features side Rugby League championship. Grandma's puppet friends, hear their plantings and outlines future planning year. 6.30pm-9.15pm, Tuesdays and Monday CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS Parade Grounds. 9.30am-2.30pm. habit story and play the gum tree 8 directions. 1Oam-12 noon. $9.00 per Thursdays. $550 per team. Cnr Lang Information 0411 159451. 18-y person. Meet at Cannons Triangle, RESTAURANT - EVENING Rd and Anzac Pde, Moore Park. game. loam-llam. $8 per child (2-5 MAYTENNIS CAMP @ years), adults free. Meet Frog Hollow, MEULEUCA MEANDER O Q above Centennial Parklands Cafb. BOOKINGS Information and bookings Children aged 5-15 years can have GRANDMA'S GUMS Bookings essentjai (02) 9339 6699. (02) 9662 3523 or (02) 9662 3526. cnr Parkes and Grand Drive. Bookings essenual(O2) 9339 6699. great fun thii holiday learning tennis Join us to hear some of the local 1Oam-1 1am (See 20 June) Enjoy a hearty winter dish in the snug Guriwal people's stories and tradiions settino of the Parklands. Centennial CENTENNIAL STABLES O skills, playing games and winning SPOTLIGHT PROWL O about native plants and the animals parklands Restaurant is open daily prizes. Sausage sizzle on the last day. 28 sunday Hop into the saddle at Centennial A cbflce to h?wild nightmi of 23 Sunday 9am3pm daily (8.30aMpm that live in them. Go on a walk to find FIGTREE FUN TRAIL Q 8.30am-3pm and now open for Centennial Park. Join Rangers 2prn-3.30pm (Sea 9 July) POWEKTEL THE BULLETIN evening bookings from 6pm Stables for private lessons, group supervision). $120 (or $35 per day). some natiiflora, liento stories and lessons or park rides. Accredited spotlighting possums, flying foxes and INDIGENOUS Centennial Parklands Sports Centre. be face-painted. 10am-1 lam. CoRrnRAiE RUN Wednesday to Saturday. Children are lots of other niaht creatures. Brina WORKSHOP w TWO-DAY HORSE welcome. Bookings advised instructors. Open daily. lnformation Bookings (02) 9662 7033. $8 per child (25 years). Meet Shelter All you need is a good pair of shoes and bookings (02) 9360 5650. torch. 5.30~&.30~m. $8.50 pe7 Join this two-hour walk and workshop Pavilion. Bookings essential RlDlNG CAMP Q (02) 9360 3355. loam-3pm (See 9 July) and plenty of get up and go for this person. Meet ~ObertsonRoad Gates. focussing on Australian Aboriginal (02) 9339 6699. 5km run around Moore Park Enjoy the Bookings (02) 9339 6699. DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING essential traditions. Hear stories told by Deborah 9 ~unq unique experience of crossing the Lennis including the Wattungoori story, NANDAN THE BAT Q Let the Eastern Suburbs Dog Training GRWDMA'S GUMS B finish line on the hallowed turf of the learn about the uses of native flora anb Centennial Park's flora is important for Sydney Cricket Ground. To enter a Club teach your pooch a few tricks. 12 Wednesday sam~lesome bush foods. For adults. 10-1 lam (See 20 June) SPOTLIGHT PROWL 0 Every Sunday Sam-llam. Musgrave many animals. Take a walk to discover team contact 1 800 420 444 or MY LlTnE PONIES O ~~ark~~noon.$12 per person. Meet some of the Park's native plants and 5.30pm-6.30pm (See 7 June) www.corporatesportseries.com.au Ave Gates, Cnr York and Darley Roads. Learners Cycleway. Bookings essential RGTREE FUN TAAU O Bookings (02) 9398 6454 or A special children's tour of the find out why these plants are important (02) 9339 6699. in Aboriginal culture. Paint story of 0412 645 154. Centannial Parklands Equestrian Join the Rangers on the fig tree fun the trail. Play the microbat game, leam Nandan the fruii bat. 2pm-3.30pm. about these grand leafy friends and $9 per child (5-8 years). Meet Shelter gather foliage to create your own Pavilion. Bookings essential foliage frame. 2pm-3.30pm. $9 per (02) 9339 6699. Friday Sunday child (5-8 years). Meet Federation TWO-DAY HORSE 2 25 Roasted Pork Cutlet Valley, comer Parkes Drive and Loch RlDlNG CAMP Q SPOTLIGHT PROWL Q BIRDWATCHERS BREAKFAST O Avenue. Bookings essential Con@ of (02) 9339 6699. 10am-3pm (See 9 July) 5.45pm-6.45pm (See 7 June) Is there a seasonal diierence in bird with Fennel, Orange 8 species you see in Centennial Park? SPOTLIGHT PROWL 8 15 Thursday Join this earlv mornino guided tour to n chilly winter nights there Is notMng more satisfying than a spot some the Park&ds migratory 5.30-6.30pm (See 7 June) MY LlllLE PONIES Q d ~~dinne~,anopenfireandaglassofred~.Mw SPOTLIGHT PROWL Q and resident bnd and water birds. TWOAY HORSE 10arn-l lam (See 12 June) open during the evenings, Centennial Parklands Restaurant can 5.30pm-6.30pm (See 7 June) For adults. Bring binoculars. 0 RlDlNG CAMP Q 7.30am-9.30am. $12 per person. W~dnesday Includes light breakfast 6hf O;ririd Noanan has created a detedable winter menu and lets Saddle up for some holiday fun. 21 FOUmm.: Children 5 years and over will enjoy Meet Musgrave Avenue Gates. I rsabers bl on the secret to ane of his culiimsterpie~es. MEULEUCA MEANDER O Bookinps essential (02) 9339 6699. 1 large hsad fennel, WmWa@? park rides, lessons, decorating ponies POWVRlDESB and mounted games on this camp held lOam-3pm (See 7 July) loam-llam (See 11 July) d&erJlm Method simmer until tender. Add the fennel over two days. 10am-3pm. $180 per imed.onionrliced1cm and simmer until soft. camp (including morning tea and . . Mix together the marinade lunch). Moore Park Stables. Bookings f SP4rOs3mary .t . , / iq$redlerlts and marinate the pork Add the orange segments, cooked essential (02) 9360 8747. FIEDAY lEUWlS CAMP 8 1 tsp. cSleQBsd garlfc. ~ciddnip&a dvanca payment ire ' :!. ti\ case of rain, phw cdto &firm cuirets over nigh potatoes and w~. ' 9am-3pm (See 8 July) required for all Escape and Explore the actMty is proceeding. A full refund ; segrtlan+frorn~onunge 3 THREHMY HORSE ;-'. RIDIN6 CAMP Q acthrities. Numbers are strictly . will be given il an actMty is candled ,:. 8 small pink @yepotittoes Pal the potatoes and boil them Take tha pork cutlets and panfry :a limited and phces will not be held due to wet weather. them until cooked. Fsh can be For a riding experience of a lietime, 150ml ExhVhuln olhw oil until they are just cooked and put MEULEUCA MEANDER 8 -pyment. -.i' QindkabsdkcOllnlfaMsrrdr Q one side. used as an abmative. Senre the jump into the saddle and join the 10QntlwNtelukre expedition at Centennial Stables. $250 loam-llam (See 11 July) Bookings can be made by phoning (02) d&&nn&l PI&&. ' '.-. - cutlets uilh the warm fennel confit. 6699 5oml lamon juice Soften the gatii and onions in the per camp (including lunches and teas). 9339 or by vislting th M PIam present your Me& :--,ji:. To make a Gesanation at lOam-4pm. Centennial Stables. MDANTHE BAT 0 Admtnlsbat&n BuUdiq during normal . kayring or mmhsbip card ' , olhre oil oq a low flame. Mdthe CmtenFzlPl salt md peppW .mL--:$@ Bookings (02) 9360 5650. business hours. -. :! - ' to mcun a dkcoant. rowmy followed by the wine anB Parklarlds RMaurant Phone 2pm3.30pm (See 11 July) - .j"..r.. ,2 table-epmteg . ,. mi4 2 ,%?4 (02) 9360 7718. -Idons than 48ihouW " ! ' Di#Oulll h 10% ~nl- * lemon juice. Bring to the boil and oumrwh stated. <, , &;{$F:;?& .>+&g$ smTU6HTPROmO Phrto the acw!! nY.?!J!.ma - ,-.7::.-*. : fulrefund. :":' - 5.30pm-6.30pm (See 7 June) .I:. '. .., r- ' ,- -:. r,..--... - ?. --- . . ?.. , . ' -. ,,...... * , r, ., m3klM#*.*2 , . ...,.-, . ... -... .*" ,*A' .... * . .+. . . . 1 VA Centennial Parklanc,

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24 hour Ranger senrice, 7 days. More than a group of park lovers, the Elplamcmdm A, 4(02)9746 2164 or (02)0746 0444 Mends are an important association fmwafw-suslair of likeminded people committed to AdmlnMrs#on preserving the Parldands' history ~for-~wsdnsgdpy 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday. Located and culture. toslwaY.Also~for behind Centennial Parldands Caf6. lmd!$&* fundim him. U(02m66H hx: (02- 2148 Communlly Consultative rrS)9lrrlwer -J-gsdwk - . Superintendent's Re8idenw Commtltee rtrtmam - b* Located at Paddington Gates. Oxford - - *>, . ss2-; Meets approximately every six weeks. -a,=*- Street. Open Wednesdays and moorsmwOlvr~ Committee members can be contacted weekends (lOam3pm) via Centennial Parldands administration. U(02)9339 B(sss How to ad Hem > email: ~p.nsi.govau drMnerwparfn- * .++- By Buc: easily aaesible by bus. web: www.cp.nsw.gov.au/ r(-m Route 339 from City stations and 355 aboutus/community from Bondi Junction run regular Centennial PeWmds services to Moore Park. Route 378 Par& Information sportr- from Central and 380 from Circular Infomation. maos and brochures TamHs, b&eWl and netball courts Quay run services to Centennial Park. are availabkr frob the Administration y& available for casual or regular use. Phone 131 !iW for timetable details. the BuiMiw (behind the Cafb)or CIldwalolPa- 4(@)9682 7033 Car. main gates to Centennial Park Superintendent's Residence near open sunrii to sunset. Car Free Paddington Gates, Wednesdays and Days are held on the first Sunday in weekends (1Oam-3pm) g day care centre for babito March, June, Septenber and pre-schoolers. P(M)!XiW 1200 December. A 30km speed limit applies on all roads in Centennial Park

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