Jordan’s Crossing Gazette Edition 79 • December 2014

A magazine for Bundanoon and Southern Villages

Former lives Life journeys, twists and turns

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8 december 2014 jcg Cover photograph: Dr Mary White, photographed by Wayne Todd From the Editor Correspondence: Jcg had the pleasure of interviewing for this issue some of our local The Editor Jordan’s Crossing Gazette residents whom we knew had interesting backgrounds before coming PO Box 201B here to live. Bundanoon NSW 2578 Scratch the surface of the lives of many people in Bundanoon and Circulation: the southern villages and fascinating stories will emerge. We could fill 1925 copies quarterly volumes but I hope you enjoy our selection. Jordan’s Crossing Gazette is a Bundanoon Community Association Inc project. It is a non-profit publication Bundanoon hosted ‘The Fling’ for the 10th year and the 18th Garden supported by our advertisers and distributed free of Ramble attracted a record number of visitors. Other successes were the charge to all homes, business and private mail boxes JCG Travel trip to the Great Ocean Road and JCG Food and Wine group in Bundanoon, village stores and post offices at Exeter, Pam Davies, Penrose and Wingello, plus Shire councillors. Editor provided an interesting day where local growers and producers talked Subscriptions about their enterprises. Both these groups will offer trips in 2015 so Annual subscription is $20 (including postage) watch for promotion of these in coming issues. BCA sub-groups Melting Pot Theatre and Arts or $50 for three years. Bundanoon continue to provide unique experiences for their audiences and Serendipity:the choir will stage three Christmas concerts in December. A fascinating recent History Group tour of the nearby district west of Marulan is recounted and illustrated with Graham Morgan’s photographs. Best wishes for the festive season and jcg will continue to bring you ‘a good read’ in 2015. Editor Pam Davies Photographer Wayne Todd contents Contributors this issue: former lives features Steve Beveridge Huw Kingston New horizons...... 24 Garden Ramble...... 13 Virginia Boyle Sandy Mackenzie Spreading messages of hope...... 25 Looking back, looking forward...... 14 Helen Clark Janine and Bruce With strings attached...... 26 Ups and downs of Peru trekking...... 16 Ralph Clark McLaughlan Ken Davidson Keith McMenomy A man of many parts...... 27 Ramble entertainers...... 19 Sue Davison Alan Olsen Geoff Duncan’s ABC...... 28 Hidden history on our doorstep...... 22 Jennie Fea Margaret Symonds Surgeon, train driver, pastor…and more.... 29 Tennis: a game for all ages...... 34 Kerith Fowles Robyn Versluis Music in her blood...... 30 In the swim...... 34 Harvey Grennan Peter Wearing Smith Francesca Gunesch Graeme Whisker A jet stream journey to Crash Test...... 31 That’s cricket...... 35 Alan Hyman Building men’s resilience...... 32 Highland Fling...... 41 Book review: Holiday in floating comfort.... 43 Remembrance Day in Bundanoon...... 43 Treat for train buffs...... 45 Jordan’s Crossing Gazette is authorised for Melbourne Cup at the Club...... 47 publication by the Bundanoon Community Association Inc (BCA). Whilst every care has been taken in the production of the Gazette, neither the BCA nor the jcg Committee takes responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. Responsibility 16 22 for advertisements complying with the Trade Practices Act lies with the person, company or agency submitting such for publication. Much of the regulars material and many advertisements appearing in this Arts Bundanoon...... 10 publication are copyright and may not be reproduced Melting Pot Theatre...... 10 in whole or in part without written permission. Serendipity: the choir...... 11 Views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily BCA report...... 15 reflect those of BCA. Council news...... 15 Editorial freedom JCG Travel ...... 20 The editorial committee of Jordan’s Crossing Gazette JCG Food & Wine...... 20 advises readers and contributors that it retains the right to edit material supplied. Such editing Intray...... 21 columns may include changes to language or to the length CWA report...... 45 Country living...... 37 of the material and may include the addition of Activities and services...... 49 Vet’s casebook...... 37 illustrations. We reserve the right to publish articles Church times...... 49 at our discretion. While the committee takes all Gardening...... 39 reasonable care, it does not accept responsibility for Advertising index...... 52 Mediterrannee...... 41 the security or use of such material supplied, which remains at the supplier’s risk. Hall Hire For Soldiers’ Memorial Hall booking enquiries please phone 4883 6971 or Contact numbers email [email protected] Editorial: Pam Davies tel: 4883 7196 email: [email protected] Advertising Sales: Wayne Todd 35 Advertising info: page 49 tel: 4883 6744 or 0427 113 995 email: [email protected] BCA meetings Third Thursday each month (except Jan): Deadline for next issue: Design: Ben Mawston, Vitreo Graphic Design 18 December, 19 February, 19 March: tel: 4883 7178 email: [email protected] 7:30pm in Supper Room at the Hall. Friday 30 January

www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 9 Double delight

Nowadays everybody claims a first for something – here’s another: This year Arts Bundanoon and the Garden Ramble joined forces to trial the Bundanoon version of that highly desirable combination – fine gardens and fine music. The concert was Arts Bundanoon’s contribution to the Garden Ramble – simply entertainment without gimmicks. All worked together to make the event and so, on the day, the notes of Haydn, Debussy and Mendelssohn lifted over the trees. The garden provided quiet green bowers; the audience provided seating (or lying), umbrellas, and rapt attention; Arts Bundanoon provided the musicians, logistics and afternoon tea; Garden Ramble provided tents, transport and a ticket sales point in the Hall. Despite the hot and humid afternoon, the young professional musicians of the Tecchler Quartet played with flair and polished enjoyed by all (including the neighbours, an important consideration), technique, coolly handling not only the music but their instruments’ and a happy and relaxing way to end a day’s garden viewing. It responses to the challenging conditions. Nor were they put off by was one of those almost inevitable combinations, that, when it is the rosella that joined in, (hinting at a quintet), impeccably behind done, everyone thinks “Why didn’t we do this before?” And, since the beat for four bars. comments have been overwhelmingly favourable, “We must do this Such impromptus, informality, again.” the close involvement of It is hoped that the Garden Concert will indeed become a regular players and audience with the feature of Arts Bundanoon’s programme, extending the range of surroundings, are part of the musical experiences available in Bundanoon. To maintain high attraction of a garden setting for standards in this, as in other concert formats, will continue to be Arts music making. Bundanoon’s aim (even the rosella got it right on its second entry). Bundanoon’s first, pilot, JCG and the Arts Bundanoon website will, in due course, have garden concert proved to be a details of next year’s music and garden ensemble – keep a look out. most pleasurable collaboration, —Jennie Fea

Bijou: a cabaret of Melting Pot Theatre secrets and seduction

Written and performed by Chrissie Coming events: Shaw, with pianist Alan Hicks Melting pot theatre is pleased A Night of Music, Dance and Laughter... to bring to Bundanoon original Saturday 20 December 2014, $10 at the door theatre pieces, in conjunction with well-regarded small companies. “Let There Be Love” Supper Club In May, Eliza St John held the featuring Geoff Harvey audience’s rapt attention for a Saturday 14 February 2015 from 7:00pm, $25. BYO Picnic 100-minute solo performance Supper. Contact Karen Granger, 4883 6884 – bookings essential of VD/Valentine’s Day. On 8 November, the performances of Crash Test Drama Bundanoon Chrissie Shaw and Alan Hicks Saturday 21 February 2015, 2:00pm–8:00pm, $5 brought to life the Parisian demi-monde of the late 19th and early 20th centuries inhabited by the mysterious Madame Bijou. Another exciting Crash Test Drama event will take place in Chrissie Shaw has performed with the Jigsaw Theatre and February, when we will again be putting on eight new, original Street Theatre and won the Greenroom and Critics’ Circle ten-minute plays. awards for Bijou in 2013. Casting starts at the usual time of 2:00pm, with the plays being Alan Hicks is a leading vocal coach and accompanist and performed in front of an audience from 5:00pm onwards. A an innovative music educator, currently head of vocal and glass of wine and nibblies are provided at the conclusion of the keyboard performance at the University of Canberra. He is also plays. Entry is $5 for all who are attending. music director of UC Chorale and vocal coach in the graduate opera unit at Sydney Conservatorium. www.meltingpottheatre.org.au www.facebook.com/meltingpottheatre

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More than the sum of its parts All I want for Christmas is… A recording studio is possibly not at the top of everyone’s Christmas wish list, but twice a year (usually March and October) I record all the voice parts for Serendipity:the choir’s next program. This involves some 20 pieces of music, all with a minimum of four voice parts – soprano, alto, tenor and bass – often with multiple parts e.g. sopranos 1 and 2. So in all there are upwards of 100 tracks to put down. In this enterprise I am bravely assisted by Serendipity’s pianist Ann Clipsham who plays the accompaniment of each piece at least four times while I sing and record each of the vocal lines. Enter the knowns. First, turn the chimes off on the Big Ben equivalent in the lounge room. Next, take the phone off the hook. Then close the outside doors to mute the bird song which inevitably is in a different key from that in which we are recording. Failure to observe any of these inevitably results in ruined tracks and the need to re-record. And the unknowns. These include sudden rain or hail squalls, loud and persistent ringing of the front door bell by visitors or delivery men, or the timer bell on the oven dinging ceaselessly because it was incorrectly turned off following earlier use. But paramount in this section come – the dogs. Just two small dogs, easily controlled one would assume. One would be mistaken in such an assumption. When two small dogs suddenly sight white cockatoos which they have been trained to scare away, or suspect that someone might be lurking in their garden, a cacophony of barking erupts. Another track lost. Or when said small Bundanoon past and present dogs decide that they have had sufficient rest and it’s play time, where better than through the music room where recording is Bundanoon Photography taking place? Chasings, lungings, pretend- Group’s Images of Bundanoon fighting, skidding on polished floorboards, Images of : Bundanoon Revisited has now been published! skidding on floor mats, skidding just about The book contrasts historical local anywhere – such fun. And if you are a images with contemporary re- music loving small dog you simply have creations. to help with selected higher passages by revisited The book is on sale for $28.00. adding your small but persistent voice to the Please contact Joy Brown to secure melody, whilst panting and smiling happily at your copy: phone 4883 6456 or your singing human the while. Paw-patting email [email protected] a different beat onto your pianist human’s knee by way of encouragement and nudging Bundanoon Photography Group her legs with your head at special moments rarely fail to disrupt proceedings. Bundanoon Photography Group meets every second Monday at 5.30pm at The So Santa Baby, just a small recording Bundanoon Club and welcomes new members. Please contact the above e-mail studio, nothing flash. if you would like to come along. Kerith Fowles, Music Director of Serendipity:the choir www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 11

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12 december 2014 jcg Eight superb gardens, spectacular weather and record crowds all contributed to making the 18th Bundanoon Garden Ramble an outstanding success. The diversity that is Bundanoon was showcased by eight totally different gardens, ranging from large to small, both native and cottage-style. The gardens delighted our visitors with attractions ranging from fairies running free to classic Austin Healey cars, the latter attracting more male visitors to the Ramble. Approximately 1550 tickets were sold this year, 40% of which were full price, indicating that the Ramble is not exclusively for over 60s. The committee worked hard to ensure the maximum publicity and it was evident this succeeded as there were many visitors who viewed the website and found us on Facebook. Of course print media and word of mouth are still very important ways to spread the message. The sculptures from fruit and vegetables by Bundanoon schoolchildren were enthusiastically viewed, enjoyed and commented upon and of course the scarecrows were a great hit with everyone. Many said they related to “Bugger the Housework” which won first prize. So, heartfelt thanks go to the garden owners for their enthusiastic participation and hard work in preparing Garden Ramble their gardens, the volunteers who manned the gates and Convenor dispensed advice and information, the bus drivers who Sue Davison patiently ferried people around town, the volunteers who and Treasurer Thomas-Andrew sold tickets and coped with an overwhelming rush of look back on a people and of course to the hardworking committee whose successful event dedication to the task resulted in a highly successful and memorable event. —Sue Davison, Convenor & Publicity

Turn to page 19 for Ramble fairies and scarecrows. www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 13 Looking back, looking forward

The March 2015 edition will celebrate Bundanoon’s 150th anniversary and 20 years of publication of jcg. Looking through past issues from the early 2000s, I was reminded of the popular ‘Shared Table’ food articles and the illustrations by Mim Smith that we used to feature. Everyone needs some tried and true recipes for the festive season and here are some which appeared around that time, with some of Mim’s illustrations. —PD

Caviar and Egg terrine* Line a one litre loaf tin with aluminium foil, pressing well into corners. Place evenly in bottom of tin 100g red or black caviar [actually lumpfish roe]. Mix together 1 x 300ml carton sour cream, ¼ cup finely chopped shallots, ½ teaspoon paprika. Spread over roe, and top with layer of 4 large hardboiled eggs, mashed with 85g melted butter and salt and pepper to taste. Chill, covered, overnight, or for a minimum of 3–4 hours. To serve, turn out onto a Lemongrass and Coconut serving platter, carefully remove foil, and Scented Rice Stuffing garnish with lemon wedges. Heat two tablespoons vegetable oil in a heavy *From Trisha Arbib’s mother, Helen Arbib’s based saucepan. Add two cloves crushed book, The Terrace Times Minimum Effort garlic and simmer carefully until golden. Maximum Effect Bicentennial Cookbook. Remove from heat and add one cup short Spicy Sugar Glaze grain rice, one stalk lemon grass, bruised and tied in a small knot. Peel the skin from the ham, leaving a portion Heat three cups chicken stock in a separate around the bone. Place ham fat side up in saucepan, return rice mixture to heat and a baking pan and bake for an hour at 170 slowly add chicken stock, allowing absorption degrees C, basting frequently with stout between each addition. When all liquid (approximately one cup) and drippings from has been added, stir in one bunch chopped the pan. Remove from the oven and score fat coriander leaves, three quarters cup shredded diagonally, making a diamond pattern. coconut, a knob of butter and some grated Mix one cup brown sugar, two tablespoons lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. dry English mustard, one teaspoon ground Allow to cool and fill the turkey cavity. ginger, one teaspoon ground cardamon. Robert Henderson Mix to a paste with stout and spread over the ham. Stud with cloves. Increase oven to 200 degrees C and bake for a further thirty Old Fashioned Bread Sauce minutes. Note: Check regularly and cover An excellent, often overlooked condiment for with foil if surface browns too quickly. Christmas food. PD Spike an onion with five cloves. Soak in 500 mls milk, half a loaf of good quality day-old white bread, torn into pieces, crust removed. In a saucepan add the spiked onion and a bay leaf to the bread/milk mixture. Simmer gently for approximately ten minutes, remove the onion, grate in half nutmeg. Add salt and lots of ground black pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with thickened cream and serve warm with turkey and ham. (Very good next day with leftovers.) PD We wish you an enjoyable Christmas and New Year 14 december 2014 jcg community

BCA report Bumper year heads for a big finish As the calendar year • Serendipity: the Choir will perform in Bowral on December comes to an end and we 6th and in Bundanoon in the Hall on December 12th at 6pm reflect on the year behind and and on the 13th at 4pm. prepare for the year ahead • On Sunday December 14th Lions Bundanoon will host the – our Sesquicentenary year – Bundanoon Village Christmas Party in the Hall at 12 midday inevitably a variety of things for 1pm. Children are welcome and tickets are available at come to mind. Todd’s Real Estate. Our community surely has to hold the most varied array • On Saturday December 20th Melting Pot Theatre will hold a of events in the Southern Christmas Variety Concert in the Bundanoon Hall. Christine Miller Highlands. In addition to • And in the grounds of the Bundanoon Public School on President events that are part of our Sunday December 21st there’ll be a Carols for Christmas calendar each year, most years, event at 6pm. this year has seen some landmarks. Following the surprise discovery of an intended upgrading of BCA has had a couple of enquiries about the Christmas Tree the Bundanoon railway precinct late last year, with continuous decorating, Christmas carol singing (thanks Serendipity) and involvement and participation from our community suggesting Father Christmas in attendance event that was brought together preferable alternatives to the original plan, TfNSW changed their last year by the retailers group of BCA (thanks Jacki and Trudy) – mind in May and took their investment to another location. will it happen again this year? It looks like it’ll be once every two In October (at last) our railway crossing was upgraded – our years but I have it on good authority that meanwhile Nest and sincere thanks to ARTC. Burrow will be open late on Fridays throughout December. Keep We are thrilled to have our new bus shelter in place, (with an eye on Lovely Bundanoon Facebook page for any other events a note in last year’s column advising we’d just received the and updates leading up to the end of the year. temporary shelter) and we thank Council for agreeing to the A survey was actioned during 2014 by Thomas-Andrew Baxter shelter best suited to the location and also extend sincere on behalf of Volunteering Wingecarribee, in conjunction with appreciation to all involved in this project. Wollongong University, looking into the hours committed by Again the Convenors of the sub-committees of BCA met on two volunteers in the Shire. Bundanoon was found to be the most occasions in 2014 to work with the Committee in a number of active village or town and in a way that was not a surprise. There different areas to continue to bring together clearer agreement are approximately 20 sub-groups of BCA and almost another and deeper understanding of ‘how it all works’. The Convenors of 20 additional groups in the village of people getting together all our sub-groups not only lead their team, but in so doing put in and doing things, voluntarily, volunteering, giving their time, extraordinary hours of volunteer time to work together bringing and mostly enjoying it all convincingly. We are proud of this so many of the happenings in our village. One of the outcomes of achievement and proud of our volunteers. We are proud so many last year’s Convenor meetings was the ‘Spice It Up’ dinner held in of our citizens give generously when they can to make living in the Bundanoon Soldiers’ Memorial Hall in October for members of Bundanoon an excellent decision, a great place to live. BCA and members of the community who volunteer. On behalf of the BCA Committee I extend to you all best wishes Leading up to Christmas, a number of special events are due to for a happy and healthy Festive and Holiday season and look take place. forward to having you join in and enjoy 2015, our Sesquicentenary Year, the 150th year of this remarkable community.

council news Independence or amalgamation?

With the Mayoral elections done In my opinion, Wingecarribee isn’t really a neat fit with any of and dusted, congratulations to our our neighbours. Our character is significantly different from city new Mayor Duncan Gair. Well done centric councils, as well as those in the Illawarra, and country also to newly appointed General councils to the South and West. In fact the region is often the Manager Ann Prendergast, former orphan when it comes to health and other community services; Deputy General Manager at council, we often find ourselves at the end of the queue when it comes who was appointed from a quality service delivery from State Governments. No doubt once the State field of applicants for the position. Election is out of the way in March the real intentions will be We face a challenging few years much clearer. Councillor Jim Clark ahead, prior to the next council There seems to be an increasing number of events being promoted elections in 2016. The State in the Highlands and a higher standard of professionalism in Government has a program, ‘Fit For the Future’ to determine the their management. The need for specialised traffic management, likely makeup of councils in NSW over the coming years. Although public indemnity insurance and a return on outlay are making it it has been stated there will be no forced amalgamations, councils increasingly difficult for smaller community groups to run events. I are being ‘encouraged’ to look at adjoining local government salute those who successfully hold such events in our community, areas to see what possibilities there are for working together. year after year despite all these difficulties. —Clr Jim Clark, ph 0428 213 939 www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 15 travel Ups and downs of Peru

Hundreds of Incan trails thread their which seemed to appear from nowhere. way across Peru and neighbouring countries. We found that high altitude walking meant They are a durable reminder of the extent there was little after dinner conversation. and capabilities of the Empire of the Incas Early to bed and early to rise! Passing though which faded with the arrival of the Spanish an occasional small village where people in the 16th century. Roman roads are no lived very traditional lives added interest to comparison. the trip. And then there were the orchids, Among these trails is the Choquequirao– butterflies, star-filled skies and much more. Machu Picchu route. Choquequirao is a From Choquequirao the view is awe- remote mountain citadel two days walk inspiring; the reason for the city being there. into a nine-day trek. The walk is amazingly The city itself is impressive too. Our guide scenic; much longer than the classic Inca told us that only 40% has been recovered from Trail but with far fewer walkers. The reason? the forest. There are houses, food storage It’s far more difficult. Four walkers and a bunkers, a main plaza, ceremonial grounds guide accompanied by a cook and a team of and aqueducts. Some crop terraces were inlaid pack horses and their handlers made up our small party. Travelling with so few people added to the experience of trekking in such a spectacular and remote area. The Choquequirao–Machu Picchu trek includes camping equipment and meals

Top left: Ninth Inca statue, Cuzco Left and above: Terraces and ruins at Choquequirao Below: A long way down!

16 december 2014 jcg trekking with ornamental stone llamas, a feature not seen by us again on our six week trip. The period of the Incas lacks written documentation so many of the wonders we saw during the trek remain the subjects of theories or mystery. What’s known is that the cities of Choquequirao and Machu Picchu were special. They were home to priests, astronomers, nobles and occasionally, the Inca himself. Hundreds of people lived permanently at each site, fed with food grown on the ever-present mountain side terraces. Fortunately, the conquistadores never set foot in either place. Comparisons with Machu Picchu are inevitable. The two cities were built at about the same time and in similar mountainous settings. Many of the constructions in both cities are aligned with astronomical phenomena. Choquequirao is around 600 metres higher and if it were fully recovered it would rival Machu Picchu in size. Our visit to Machu Picchu on the ninth day did not sway us from the thought that Choquequirao’s ceremonial ground was the highlight of our trip to South America. —Bruce and Janine McLaughlan

Clockwise from top: San Juan Pass; village life – weaving and playing in the fountain; Bruce and Janine reach Machu Picchu; food conjured up from nowhere; walking to Laguna 69

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18 december 2014 jcg Ramble entertainers

With creative fruit and vegie sculptures and thirty actors as “Theatre for the Garden Ramble” Bundanoon School charmed and entertained many visitors. Note our 21st Century goblin accessing his phone. He assured me it was only for games and he would need to be 12 years old before a sim card would be available to him! —Robyn Versluis, Principal

www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 19 JCG Travel Six stars (and Twelve Apostles)

Some opted for the coffee shop but 84-year-old Gwen Crossley made it up the steep, narrow stairway right to the top of the historic Cape Otway lighthouse, a highlight of JCG Travel’s recent trip to the Great Ocean Road. Another high point was a private tour of Barwon Park at Winchelsea, a bluestone mansion built in the 1860s for Thomas and Elizabeth Austin and full of original furnishings. After Thomas died Elizabeth built houses in the village for single women in need and a hospital in Melbourne. The BBQ team at Happy Hour on the Murray River Thirty-seven happy souls joined the trip to the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island on Next day it was Devonshire tea and a tour Kennedy’s new 6-star coach. of Bendigo Pottery and afternoon tea in style First stop was the historic village of at Barwon Park. Yackandandah for a guided walking tour of From there across the lush green Gwen Crossley made it to the top of Cape Otway this gold rush town and a visit to a strawberry volcanic plains dotted with dairy cattle to Lighthouse winery. Warrnambool for a cruise up the Hopkins Then it was on to Echuca via the Ned Kelly River, a chocolate factory and a whisky interactive museum at Glenrowan for a ride distillery. Next stop was Apollo Bay for visits on the Pride of the Murray paddle steamer to Cape Otway and the Otway Fly, an elevated and our first happy hour with a BBQ on the walkway over the rainforest. Then, of course, banks of the Murray River. the main event – the stunning cliffs and Vintage truck museum at Maffra rock formations in the sea all along the Great Ocean Road and a helicopter ride over the iconic Twelve Apostles. A ferry across Port Phillip Bay after browsing the antiques and pastries of Queenscliff took us to Phillip Island and the famous penguin parade. The next leg to Lakes Entrance included the quaint museum in the gold rush village of Foster and the vintage truck museum at Maffra in the picturesque Gippsland region. Since then there has been a theatre party to The King and I and the next big trip is to Ireland and Scotland in May next year with one room still available. Further local trips are in the planning stage. —Harvey Grennan JCG Food & Wine

Following the success of a Highlands Farmgate tour in September there are plans to showcase other growers and producers in neighbouring districts. Moonacres Farm where Phil Lavers is growing organic crops and Wildes Meadow boutique potato grower Norm Gair gave us an insight into their entrepreneurial ventures and this was followed by a winery tour and lunch at Eling Forest. At Wollondale near Towrang John Cordukes explained their ventures into rare breed animal production. The sight of so many twin lambs was explained as a 153% yield this year!

20 december 2014 jcg Six stars intray Local support for families The fire season is (and Twelve Apostles) here – have you affected by dementia made your plan?

Alzheimer’s Australia and Wingecarribee Council are offering Will you leave early, or will you stay a new service to families of people experiencing life with a family and defend your home? Familiarise yourself with the excellent member diagnosed with dementia. The National Dementia Helpline booklet “Prepare, Act, Survive” and discuss and implement an is an initiative of the Australian Government. The helpline number is escape plan with your family. 1800 100 500 – Wingecarribee Shire details are below. • Have you completed your “housekeeping” over winter and The Dementia Advisory Service is available to... spring? • Help you understand a diagnosis of dementia and what this may • Are the gutters clean, debris cleared away from the house mean for you and your family and outbuildings, overhanging trees cut back, the winter • Link you to services and supports that meet your individual needs, wood pile moved away from the house and the grass kept including local social and support groups short? • Provide information, emotional support, and practical, day-to-day • Inflammable materials should be stored well away from advice about coping and living well with dementia and memory dwellings. changes Remember, your property protection is up to you – that “big • Provide the Café Connect program—connecting people with red fire truck” may be fighting fires elsewhere! dementia and their carers to others in the local community For those who are physically or financially unable to maintain their property, the Rural Fire Service has an AIDER PROGRAM to For service providers and the community: assist. For further details phone 4868 5500. • Providing access to dementia education and training for health If you would like more information or a copy of our booklet professionals, care providers and volunteers “Prepare Act Survive”, contact John Brock on 4883 6499. • Promoting community awareness of dementia Remember: PLANNING TO MAKE A PLAN IS NOT A PLAN! • Assisting dementia taskforces to identify and respond to local needs Referrals are welcomed from: • People living with dementia their carers and families • General practitioners & medical specialists • Health & aged care service providers A local carer support group and an education group provide opportunities for people to come together to share information, their experiences of living with a person with dementia, caring skills and ways of managing and coping. If you are a spouse, family member or friend you are welcome to attend. Also, if you require respite to attend the group please contact us. For further information contact Nina or Jane at the Dementia Advisory Service: [email protected] or 4869 5651.

Café Connect Café Connect provides an opportunity for people with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers to come together over a morning tea, to enjoy social contact, make new friends and share information and ideas. (See contact details above.) Café Connect runs 10:30am–12:00pm: • 1st Thursday each month at Bundanoon • 3rd Thursday each month at Bowral.

Acknowledgements: Services provided by Alzheimer’s Australia/NSW are supported by financial assistance from the Australian and NSW Governments as well as from other funding sources.

Congratulations to The Good Yarn! Since our unique charity shop opened, its dedicated volunteers have raised $500,000, which has been donated to various good causes.

www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 21 history Hidden history on our doorstep

The nearby district around Marulan reveals stories of early families, some of whom have property retained by their descendants today. A recent coach trip to Big Hill and surrounding areas gave members of the History Group an insight into the size of those holdings in the early to mid 1800s. Thanks to local expert John Jervis we learnt some significant details about each property we visited. The Anglican and Catholic cemeteries in Marulan, where burials date back to 1841 sparked our interest in the history of the district and before setting off for the day morning tea at the Towrang stockade provided an opportunity to see the 1839 Convict-built culvert at Towrang Stockade convict-built stone bridge and nearby culverts. These remains can be seen when travelling south on the Hume Highway and turning into the Derrick VC rest area between Marulan and Goulburn. (There are also structures of interest north of the highway.) The first property visited wasL ockyersleigh which began as a land grant from Governor Macquarie to Major Edmund Lockyer who had a distinguished career as an explorer and colonial administrator. When he resigned his commission he was appointed Sergeant of Arms and later Usher of the Black Rod to the NSW Legislative Council. Although he had ten children and increased his land holdings he was not a successful farmer and the property was sold and owned briefly by John Edge. It was then purchased by Arthur Ranken who had earlier settled on the Lachlan River near Bathurst. He lost everything he owned in a flood except his desk and a sideboard and interestingly they are now at Lockyersleigh. The property has remained in the Ranken family for five generations. During the Lockyersleigh – The homestead dates back over 150 years intervening years the property was expanded to 10,000 acres and the homestead with a second storey added by Arthur Ranken has been carefully maintained. Some land has

Above: John Jervis recounts the history of the old Arthursleigh woolshed

Left: Lunch in the new woolshed at Arthursleigh 22 december 2014 jcg history

since been sold but the home block now end to the day when we were privileged operates as an equestrian centre and a to have a ‘happy hour’ on the deck of the tourist attraction. The house, with its worn house overlooking the picturesque green sandstone front step, set in a well maintained property of 6000 acres. The impressive garden and the stables were reminders of our gates to the property proudly boast the date colonial history. 1822 although the stone homestead which Arthursleigh (7900ha) is located at Big Hill. incorporates part of a 1910 building doesn’t The property was bequeathed to the University reflect this early history. However the of Sydney in July 1979 from the estate of the property, now owned by Chinese interests, late Eric Thomas Wallis Holt, AFC. includes a working operation of Merino The farm is operated commercially, and ewes breeding first-cross lambs, a black used for teaching and research in pasture Simmental/Angus herd producing hybrid sale agronomy and animal science. It is a valuable bulls, and 40.4ha of irrigated lucerne flats teaching resource for the university as it producing hay for use and sale. Plans are for allows access to wildlife areas and provides the farm to run as a professional business, an ideal venue for field trips.Arthursleigh: with existing manager, Glen Jackson, who a history of the property 1819–1979, greeted us and made us welcome. published by Chrissy Fletcher, tells the Tours such as this are an interesting part story of the original 1000 acre land grant to of the Bundanoon History Group’s activities. Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur, nephew of Meetings are held on the first Monday of John Macarthur, and the increase to 20,000 the month at the Bundanoon Club 10.00am acres over the next thirty years. Around 1834 morning tea and the meeting, often with a Hannibal Macarthur’s assigned convicts built guest speaker, begins at 10.30am. the granite woolshed. Some of their graves Visitors are welcome. can still be seen on a nearby hillside. The —Ralph Clark Inside Arthursleigh’s 1834 granite woolshed book details the property’s history though 160 years. The timber homestead is in a sad state of disrepair but the new woolshed Photos: provided a great venue for lunch. Graham Morgan When Arthursleigh was purchased by Sydney wool merchant, Hon Thomas Holt MLA it was used to develop farm management techniques. Later, on a part of the property known as Mt Pleasant his grandson Eric Holt lived and worked. The major portion of Arthursleigh was at that time leased but under the terms of the will the entire property was left to the university. At Big Hill there is a little stone chapel originally on the Artursleigh property. Built as a Primitive Methodist Church there are interesting grave stones, some of them Primitive relevant to early Bundanoon families Methodist Greenwich Park was the scene of a perfect Church, Big Hill

View across Greenwich Park property New display open in History Shed Recent attention focused on the history of the old Methodist Church has prompted a photographic display of all three Bundanoon churches and the two Buddhist monasteries. The exhibition is now open on the first and third Sundays of each month. Records show that the churches played an important role in village life. The graveyard at the Anglican Church and headstones in the old Methodist Church Garden of Memories record the names of some of our earliest residents.

www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 23 comment New horizons The classic Bundanoon fresh start have to rip it off and say: Who am I?” comes after a career, leaving decades of More conventionally, Sydney author Geoff work for a new life, maybe with half a dozen Lambert (The Morozov Inheritance, The alpacas, in an unfamiliar place. The speeches, Woman Who Isn’t There) always planned to given before ceasing practice and embarking write, and to write to entertain. The asset on an active and fulfilling retirement, still raiding investment banker increasingly was ringing in the ears. distracted by plot twists and turns. Decision In reality the fresh start, in a new location, time: stop planning takeovers and start the can be tougher. book, or forget about it for good. Lambert’s Bundanoon looks conservative, but 19% of latest God Was Wrong includes a quirky Association of Hong Kong has launched us were born overseas and 36% have at least account of the tree change question. Secret Men’s Business. If it looks like a men’s one parent born outside Australia. For most, Upheaval happens often for trailing shed, and smells like a men’s shed, and keeps that fresh start came after a conventional spouses, accompanying partners on overseas blokes sane, it’s a men’s shed. journey to Australia. But not always. postings. Canberra’s Rachel Miller tells tales Ross Armfield points to sport as leading Adelaide University’s Graeme Hugo in of trailing spouses in Wife and Baggage to players to new starts in unfamiliar places. Humanitarian Settlers in Australia describes Follow. In 2014, the trailing spouse often After Israel Folau tried rugby league, Australian refugees as risk-takers and entrepreneurs. will be a male, a kept man. The Australian football and rugby union, Jarryd Hayne flew Think Frank Lowy AC, think Harry Seidler AC OBE. Hieu Van Le AO arrived in Australia at 23 as a Vietnamese boat person with nothing but a suitcase full of dreams. He has two sons, Don (after Bradman), and Kim (after Hughes, Australian cricket captain at the time). In September, Le was appointed Governor of South Australia. The departure from a lifetime’s work can be quick. Andrew Stoner was NSW Deputy Premier until a few weeks ago, away from home 250 nights last year. He judged that family is top priority and at 54 is now in an unfamiliar place, retired at home in Port Macquarie. The story of Malcolm McGregor, Army officer, political operator and cricket writer, is one of anguish and despair which led to an act of courage that a tolerant community such as Bundanoon readily accepts. As Group Captain Cate McGregor AM told the ABC “We all wear masks, you know. At some point you

from Parramatta to California to try gridiron. Who knows, by the time we read this? Fresh starts can end badly, as it did for many of the more than 30,000 Australians and New Zealanders who left Albany 100 years ago last month. Bob Bage, engineer from Melbourne, had a career as Douglas Mawson’s astronomer and weather man in Antarctica, including two over-winters at the South Pole. His fresh start in 1914, at 26, was as Lieutenant in the First AIF. A few days after his 27th birthday Bage landed at Gallipoli, was caught in machine-gun fire near Lone Pine and was buried in the Beach Cemetery above Anzac Cove. The difficulty with Ross McMullin’s Farewell Dear People, biographies of Australia’s lost generation, is that we know how every chapter ends. At Sydney Town Hall last month, we celebrated the life of Gough Whitlam. It’s time, comrade. As Gough made a tree change to an unfamiliar environment, he and his maker agreed to treat each other on equal terms. —Alan Olsen 24 december 2014 jcg former lives Spreading messages of hope Dr Mary E. White AM

In her granny flat in Bundanoon Mary discoveries in the collection. believes she is lucky to have ended up here This work indicated there was with her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara no book presenting the big, and Richard Eckersley and plans to get the interdisciplinary, picture of the most out of each day, to make new friends evolution of a continent and its and develop new interests. She welcomes flora through time, and inspired this change and is looking forward to a more The Greening of Gondwana: peaceful life. Mary attends meetings of the first published by Reed Books Bundanoon Garden Club and enjoys Piano at (1986); Third Edition, published 10 concerts. One day each week she visits the by Kangaroo Press/ Simon & Wingecarribee Adult Day Care Centre enjoying Schuster (1998); E-book edition the company of those she has found there contract signed, Feb.2012. A new providing an extended sense of community. ‘career’ began with its writing, She sees Bundanoon as a beautiful place, she three years after Bill’s death and enjoys the countryside and coping with our when the family had left home. cooler climate. From 1984 to 2003 Mary Born (1926) in Stellenbosch, South became a full-time writer and Africa, Mary White grew up in Southern lecturer, presenting her interests Rhodesia and attended the University of in the prehistoric world and Cape Town, where the subject of her M.Sc. the evolution of the Australian thesis in Botany, supervised by Professor continent and its biota. The Alex duToit, a “father” of Continental Nature of Hidden Worlds republished as helping to keep the planet life-friendly. The Drift, was Palaeobotanical. Subsequently a Reading the Rocks (1999), Time in Our recent receipt of a Biodiversity Fund grant lifetime’s fascination with Gondwana and Hands and four children’s books followed has enabled negotiations to purchase the its environments and biota evolved. After The Greening of Gondwana. An account of planted hardwood forests, the result of a University, an interest in systematic botany how Australia became the driest vegetated Joint Venture Forestry Agreement made by in Africa, travelling and living in the wilds continent, After the Greening – the Browning previous owners of the Retreat. These forests with her geologist husband, Bill, and young of Australia (1994) won the Eureka Prize. including some small additions have been children, provided more background to Listen... Our Land is Crying (1997) followed covenanted and added to the already listed understanding southern floras. and Running Down - Water in a Changing natural forests. This completed, 74 of the 81 The White family came to Australia in Land, its companion volume (2000), both hectares are protected as a Wildlife Refuge 1955 and from 1956 until the 1980s Mary explained how the geological history of the and Biodiversity Sanctuary forever. was a consultant to the Bureau of Mineral Australian continent pre-determined many Between 2003 and 2013 the property Resources in Canberra, reporting on field of the problems that European-style land and and business developed an increasingly collections of plant fossils and producing water use have caused. Mary’s seventh major educational role, fulfilling Mary’s lifetime 55 BMR Records. She also consulted to book, Earth Alive! From Microbes to a Living ambition to conserve biodiversity and inspire mining companies (part-time, while raising Planet, was published in 2003. an interest in and love of the natural world. five children). As a Research Associate Macquarie University (1995), the Through her many connections Mary of the Australian Museum in Sydney Queensland University of Technology (1999), spreads the word about sustainable living, (1975–85) she curated the plant fossil Wollongong University (2001) and La Trobe climate change and palaeo-biology and other collections, established a fully documented University (2011) all granted Mary Doctorate issues in her books. In her own words ‘I will research collection of 12,000 specimens, degrees in recognition of her work. Other be spreading messages of hope… so that and published scientific papers on her significant awards followed, including an AM everyone who listens can feel empowered in the 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. to make a contribution towards solving In 2003 Mary started a new phase in her problems’. She is currently finishing an life, moving from Sydney to Falls Forest autobiography and three smaller books. Retreat, a large property at Johns River on the Mid North Coast. The wonderful —Edited by Graeme Whisker forests there have been covenanted and protected for all time by the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife and the Falls Forest Retreat property is registered with Humane Society International Wildlife Land Trust, giving an extra guarantee of future protection. The covenanting remains on the title deeds of the property as a condition of sale and re-purchase thus providing certainty its covenanted areas would remain Mary’s ‘legacy to Australia and the Living Earth’ at a time when every bit of remaining natural vegetation globally is vitally important in

Mary with husband Bill www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 25 former lives With strings attached

Greg Slater is Arts Bundanoon’s third co-ordinator and it’s now three years since he took on this task. JCG was curious about the life experiences Greg has brought to Arts Bundanoon, which continues today as a successful presence, part of Bundanoon’s Community Association. The numbers add up to a good time to ask. We all move through the world leaving, consciously and unconsciously, traces of ourselves from molecules to masterworks. In the process we tangle with the traces of others and trail our own strings of experiences, sensory and learned. Together these influence what we do. The non cyber- spaced seventies called these ‘vibes’, a word with a nice musical flavour. So what vibes, what strings of attachment from his life, would Greg consider he brings to Arts Bundanoon? “Amiable relationships” he gives as an example, describing his extensive connections with the musical worlds of Canberra and Sydney, which he has always kept very active. Arts Bundanoon benefits greatly from these, in both the range and the quality of artists who are willing to come and perform here (indeed, for considerably lower fees than they command elsewhere). He adds new ideas. “I am future oriented,” says Greg. “Because we deal with talent of very high The concert in co-operation with the Garden levels of achievement, the performers show Ramble is an example. If it is successful, it an equally high level of professionalism in could be repeated, (another, well, string to dealing with the administration of concerts.” the bow). This makes for a satisfying relationship and Music and management experience went satisfied audiences. into reflections on the niche that allows Arts Greg is a violin and viola player and this Bundanoon to be successful in the musical lifetime of musical practice informs his life of the Southern Highlands. Piano at contribution to Arts Bundanoon. He studied Ten remains the core. The aim “is to have a violin at Newcastle Conservatorium and consistently high standard for each month,” at that time also became a private student Greg explains, “so that people can have of John Hurn, the then Musical Director of confidence that if they spend that hour on Newcastle City. Saturday morning they will hear something While training in violin, Greg undertook special, in fact something that is comparable parallel studies as a radiographer. Most young to any of the major venues in Sydney. And, it musicians must choose both music and a must be emphasised, all for only $8”. “day job”; talent alone has rarely kept the So how did Greg come to take on the co- wolf from the door. ordinator’s mantle? “I was ambushed”, he “My music and a career in health care have laughs “by Rod Moore, outside the shops.” always proceeded in tandem” he says. But three years later, he is still heading up When Greg went to work in Canberra, he the meetings of the enthusiastic, multi- continued his musical life. He studied under tasking volunteers of Arts Bundanoon. the tutelage of Patricia O’Leary and played Footnote on strings and good vibes: as in a Canberra orchestra. But chamber music part of Greg’s continuing musical life in has always been the most important musical Bundanoon, he has formed a string trio with form for Greg; “chamber music is team work” well known musician and teacher Anne he says. Morris (viola) and cellist Elise Ali. Their This liking for team work Greg carries first concert will be a fundraiser for the In March 2012 Greg’s collection of Art Deco over to his role in Arts Bundanoon, as he Bundanoon History Group – on 7 December ceramics was displayed at an exhibition in does the skills from his many years in in the old Methodist Church. the Memorial Hall. He has had a lifelong senior management of both public and Final note – one of Greg’s favourite musical interest in ceramicists of this period and is private health care. The administration of quotes, from Jascha Heifetz: the author of two well-regarded books about Arts Bundanoon means meticulous advance “A musician, when they are playing, should the work and designs of Clarice Cliff. planning of the year’s events; initiatives always be happy. Happy when they are such as ‘meet and greet’, “so we can say with playing well; and if they are not playing well, confidence the composition and numbers happy that it will be all over soon.” of our audience for a given concert”; and —Jennie Fea 26 december 2014 jcg former lives A man of many parts

Much to the surprise and delight of the audience and other performers, Geoff McCubbin won ‘Best Play’ and ‘Best Director’ at Bundanoon’s Crash Test Drama occasion in September. In fact the McCubbin family took out most of the honours that afternoon when Geoff’s son David and his wife Annie (both actors) joined the cast for a great afternoon’s entertainment. His play Boat People has qualified for performance at the gala event on Sunday 23 November. A man whose career path was varied before coming here has chosen Melting Pot Theatre as just one of his interests since leaving Queanbeyan. Geoff has made life choices that took him from being a Methodist Minister, a public servant and a student to, in retirement, a community volunteer. He is now very much a local! Born in Beechworth to a country postmaster, he was one of six children. His childhood was spent living in Tumbarumba, The Rock, Harden and Cootamundra, while attending high school in Wagga Wagga. It was there, while training to be a civil engineer, that he met his future wife, Rosemary Stewart, who was studying to be a primary school teacher. It was also here that he realised his vocation was not civil engineering but as a minister in the Methodist Church. Three years were then spent training at the Leigh Theological College, Enfield, after spending one year assisting the local minister Disability Services. They spent eight years assisting socially isolated at a church in Blacktown. Marriage to Rosemary had to wait until his people. One highlight of this period of their life included Geoff’s training was completed, although as she was teaching in Sutherland chairmanship of a Church design committee which achieved near they were able to keep their romance alive. The couple then began a unanimous support for a new building costing nearly $1,000,000. life of service during the next 10 years, in Wakool (near Deniliquin), Rosemary and Geoff also enjoyed playing babysitter to David’s children Nyngan and Gunnedah. During their time in Nyngan, their family (Lily now 17 and Lachlan 21), accompanying David and his wife on tour expanded to include a son, David, and daughter, Alison. performing their production of The African Queen. Another exciting While in the country, Geoff realised that dwindling populations event was seeing their daughter play Anna in ‘The King and I’, in were leading to closures of local churches. Geoff wanted to develop Baton Rouge, Louisiana the week after her marriage in New Orleans. a system for country towns to continue their worship without a Geoff is also proud of the time he played clarinet in the Canberra U3A paid minister. His idea was to be a worker/priest but at the time, the Orchestra. A significant event he recalls from those days was sitting church wouldn’t accept such a proposition. with hundreds of Aborigines on the lawns of Parliament House for the Deciding not to accept a move to Sydney, Geoff retired from the then Prime Minister Rudd’s historic apology. ministry and moved to Queanbeyan. Here he began life as a civil Sadly, Rosemary was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Although she servant as a training officer in the then Department of Trade & Industry had an operation and chemotherapy, she died some 18 months later. (now Foreign Affairs & Trade) remaining there for 20 years. At the same Rosemary refused to describe herself as battling cancer, but instead time he became an unpaid lay minister in Queanbeyan for several chose to to live her remaining life to the full. Fortunately she was years. He spent 12 years working in Human Resources and eight able to do this without too much pain. During this time, the couple years in international trade policy and Pacific economic co-operation. discussed Geoff’s future plans. She knew that he wouldn’t want to Rosemary resumed her teaching career and Geoff is very proud of her remain in Queanbeyan without her and fully supported him. achievements in helping young children who were failing in the school Geoff is very happy with his new life in Bundanoon. He first visited system to learn to read. In all, Rosemary and Geoff lived in Queanbeyan the village in the 1950s and remembered it fondly. After seeing the for 40 years. Geoff also managed to find time to complete external busyness of Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale, moving here was an degrees at the University of New England in English, History, Education easy decision. It also meant being closer to his son and daughter- and Drama. in-law (located in Sydney), who is Early retirement for the couple saw them continue their community able to visit at least once a month. service, such as volunteering with Queanbeyan Council’s Aged & David, who trained at NIDA, and his wife Annie have their own company working in the field of corporate training particularly through drama. His daughter Alison lives in Perth with her husband and works in law. As a trained singer she performs in a City church choir. Geoff has just returned from visiting them, something he likes to do at least once a year. After a life of service, Geoff isn’t finding much time to relax and amongst other things he is a keen member of the BCA, Arts Bundanoon, The Men’s Shed Painting and Poetry Groups, and Crash Test Drama; as well as participating in the weekly worship group formed by the former members of the Bundanoon Uniting Church. —Sandy Mackenzie

www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 27 former lives Geoff Duncan’s ABC live a slower paced life. He tried his hand Geoff and Pamela have already found their at Permaculture in the early 90s and says of niche in Bundanoon and look forward to that time he learnt a lot about himself and being part of our community. life. Two factors thwarted the ambition to –PD live off the land and be self sufficient: the amount of labour required and a scarcity of water on his small holding. This experience provided his introduction to the Highlands In numbers where he met Pamela who had a cottage in Bundanoon. Following their years in WA their 8,784 Total hours broadcast on each ABC choice to retire here has led very quickly Radio network and station. Geoffrey and Pamela Duncan exchanged to involvement in community activities, 4.5 million ABC Radio’s average five city a western view of Fremantle harbour and the especially Arts Bundanoon. weekly metropolitan reach. An ABC policy decision to develop state- Indian Ocean for a pleasant outlook across 66 million Number of ABC podcasts managed television services led to Geoff’s treetops to the north of Bundanoon when downloaded. they chose to move back to the East coast appointment as WA Director. This provided from Western Australia. an opportunity to enhance state-based 9.4 million ABC Television’s average five- Geoff was State Director of ABC WA for program innovation reflecting Australia’s city weekly metropolitan reach, or 59.9%. 16 years, a position that evolved from a regional and cultural diversity. He specifically 4.5 million ABC Television’s total weekly fixed term appointment for three years in mentioned Radio Pictures, a WA concept regional reach, or 64.2%. where regional radio staff told stories from 1997. He describes this time as originally 98.53% Percentage of Australians who their regions on television. Six programs were very innovative and certainly represented a can access ABC’s digital TV services. progression from his earlier career in various successfully trialled on television in Western branches of media. Australia and rated highly. 892 Number of hours of first-release Geoff began as a cadet radio current affairs Geoff believes that the ABC, much like the Australian television content broadcast in prime-time on ABC1. journalist with the AM and PM programs Anzac tradition, has a special place in the in 1974 and became Head of Bureau in the cultural identity of Australia and nowhere 1.3 million Average national audience for federal parliamentary press gallery between more so than in regional parts of the country. weeknight 7pm News on ABC1. So what is Geoff’s view of the ABC now that 1978 and 1980. An opportunity to travel to 1.7 million Average monthly reach of Europe and the USA took him on what he he has stepped away from his career? ABC news and current affairs websites. describes as a ‘journey’ before returning to “I believe that the ABC has a special place Sydney for an appointment at Macquarie in the national psyche. Each year Newspoll 4.6 million Average number of users who visited abc.net.au each month. Broadcasting. At that time 2GB’s ‘News reports on public reaction to the ABC. The Talk’ led to some exciting and creative years last figures I saw in a report showed that 155 Number of ABC retail outlets when the station built its reputation on the ABC is widely used by 75% of Australians operated throughout Australia. through TV, radio and online. It is also widely popularity of presenters like Mike Carlton 200,000 Average number of Australians and John Laws. He became General Manager trusted by 78% who say it does a good job at who visit ABC Shop Online each month. of Macquarie Network in 1987/88. being even-handed and balanced. It is also In 1989 an offer from Channel Ten led to widely popular with 85% of those surveyed Sources (2013): Newspoll ABC Appreciation Survey, an appointment as station manager in Sydney who say the ABC performs a valuable service. Newspoll ABC Awareness and Usage Survey, WebTrends, Nielsen Media Research, OzTAM and subsequently as managing director of Australians say the ABC is more trusted than Capital Television in the national capital. the High Court and the Reserve Bank!” Geoff endorses the view that Government He then set up his own consultancy and Changing face of overseas services moved to Kangaloon where he hoped to funding for ABC operating and infrastructure costs has diminished over many years despite Australia Network television the necessity of meeting changing audience content was available in 46 countries demands, new and emerging platforms and across Asia, the Pacific and the Indian rapid developments in technology. sub-continent until funding for this service Not unreasonably there are also constant was withdrawn in 2013. government demands for ‘efficiencies’. At present a service known as Australia Although news and current affairs programs Plus TV, a limited television service, is are in-house productions, drama and available exclusively via a network of partner documentaries are often made as co- broadcasters in Asia and the Pacific. productions. Radio Australia is the ABC’s In Geoff’s view support for regional international radio and online service, broadcasting is the real guarantee of specialising in diverse multi-lingual the ABC’s longevity. Other features like programming tailored for the Asia Pacific podcasting, 24 hour TV News, children’s region. ABC International Development programming on ABC3 and the introduction works with public broadcasters of iView, all add to the powerful contribution throughout Asia and the Pacific, helping the ABC makes to providing media access them meet their development needs. to diverse audiences. When asked about These partnerships are aimed at the future of Radio National and Classic FM helping fellow broadcasters find their own he says “Aside from producing compelling path to sustainability and growth. content their survival is partly due to the A visit to www.abc.net.au/international support of an influential and powerful makes interesting reading. audience. “

28 december 2014 jcg former lives Surgeon, train driver, pastor… and more Cliff playing trains in his beloved Exeter shed.

Heart surgeon, professor, Order of the church that he met his wife Elizabeth. Cliff’s view on a career as a surgeon? Australia, church leader, farmer, train driver, Two daughters, both teachers, a son, now an “People often think that surgeons are in model railway tragic.…how’s that for a architect, and seven grandchildren ensued. charge of their own destiny. That is as far former life which still has a while to run as Dad was a fitter and turner at the from the truth as is possible to go. You are the chief international guardian of health massive Eveleigh railway workshops. Every beholden to the needs of your patients and care standards? Friday evening the family would visit the they can surface at any time.” Cliff Hughes bought his house at Exeter in workshops “where we saw these monstrous —Harvey Grennan 2008 after selling his Poll Hereford farm at fire-breathing locomotives, smelt the soot East Kangaloon. He and wife Liz are moving and got grease on our hands” as Cliff here permanently from Sydney in the new recounts it. “Dad told us stories of ‘locos’ he year when he retires as chief executive of had been working on that day. Puffing Billy the Clinical Excellence Commission which and Choof King were our favourites.” polices the safety and quality of health care. Thus began Cliff’s love of all things While Cliff retired as head of cardiac trains. He found his first model train set on surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital the local Willoughby tip when he was six some years ago his international reputation or seven and got a shiny new train set for endures. Next year he becomes president Christmas a year or two later. Years on he of the International Society for Quality in had to sell his collection to pay for textbooks Health Care. He has trained for, conducted at university. and taught cardiac surgery in the U.S., New The love affair was rekindled in 1978 Zealand, Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, when Cliff was serving a post-doctorate and Singapore, Hong Kong and elsewhere, fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in sometimes with kerosene power and no Baltimore. “The winters were cold, we had windows. very little money and there was little for us This year his alma mater, the University to do. So I bought a small train set which of NSW, awarded him its highest honour, a we put up in the basement and made some doctorate. So the doctor who then trained to more models. We realised that we had be a ‘Mr’ and a professor became a doctor! He something that we could all do together. became an Officer in the Order of Australia I now have a large collection of brass in 1998 for services to cardiac surgery, locomotives which are my pride and joy.” international relations and the community. For his 61st birthday, Liz had a surprise. She Cliff decided to be a doctor early in life. paid for him to learn to drive steam trains At age eight he spent many weeks suffering (under supervision) on the Bluebell Railway from whooping cough in a darkened room in Sussex. Today Cliff is building, in his Exeter in the days before antibiotics and was not shed, a model of Kidderminster Station on the expected to survive. A doctor with a black Severn Valley Railway outside Birmingham. Holden car was his saviour. He rode on the locomotive footplate thanks Leadership also came early. Cliff came to a patient who offered him a deal: “Fix me from a devout family, gave his first sermon up and you get to drive the train”. Earlier this at 12 and rose to be president of the Baptist year Cliff made a model of the Exeter train Churches of NSW. To his patients he could crash of 1914 which was displayed at the be both surgeon and counsellor. It was in Moss Vale council chambers. Surgeon Cliff Hughes at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 29 former lives

Music in her blood

Anyone know what a cornamuse is? Kerith Fowles does because she once made one of these double reed Renaissance instruments, similar to a rauschpfeife (are you any the wiser?). Her eyes sparkle when she describes the delight of a winter in Salzburg as a special student at the Orff Institute, spending every minute learning and performing such new skills as recorder, musical pedagogy, historical dance, composing and arranging, and yes, instrument making. It can’t have been all that daunting. After all, she had not long before, as a graduate music teacher and lecturer in Canberra and Sydney, transformed staff and student attitudes at a “difficult” high school, created a school orchestra, a band, a string group and a folk group, while at the same time developing a community education program of singing classes and honing her own performance skills in the choir at St.Paul’s, Manuka and bells at St.John’s. She played tenor horn in the Queanbeyan brass band, French horn and viola with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra as well as singing and acting with the University Consort in stage productions, including a Purcell opera of Dryden’s ‘King Arthur’. Kerith’s childhood, living in a house overlooking Sailors Bay on Sydney Harbour, was wonderful. She was good at school and athletics Ann Clipsham (left) and Kerith and loved exploring the bushland and shoreline, rowing a boat about the harbour, and riding her bicycle everywhere with dog Poppet running behind. Her mother was a gifted pianist, a musician and a found her vocation – the challenges irresistible and the rewards singer and ensured that music was part of family life. encouraging. Kerith did not know she would become a music teacher. Passing The lure of overseas travel took her to North Africa, Hungary, the special entrance test for the Conservatorium High School allowed Scandinavia, the Soviet Union and Europe in the 1970s, and in many her to enjoy the small classes and the specialist music education and ways she left her heart behind when she returned to Australia. provided interesting out-of-bounds places to sneak into, such as the Nevertheless over the next 26 years she worked very hard honing her back rooms of the auditorium, and the Botanic Gardens. Her excellent skills as a music teacher at Ascham girls’ private school, Abbotsleigh final results gave her a choice of scholarships, but still Kerith wasn’t private school and then Kambala, where she met a very helpful staff sure of her direction. member named Ann Clipsham. Her last school, North Sydney Boys’ It wasn’t until she High, gave Kerith the joy of working with boys and creating a school enrolled for tertiary orchestra and vocal ensemble. Her great strengths are in the ability studies at Sydney she has to teach musical skills and to inspire others. Conservatorium and At the same time she built an enviable record as a singer in some Alexander Mackie College of Australia’s best choirs: the Leonine Consort, the Philharmonia of Advanced Education Motet Choir, Contemporary Singers and Cantillation. Ann became a that she discovered a wonderful friend and they shared an enjoyment in becoming part of fascination with the the faith community at St Mark’s, South Hurstville, with which Kerith education theory subjects. still has close ties. After a five year honours She remains deeply committed to the guiding principle in her degree she finished with life, which is that music is a vital force for good in our community: the Academic Prize and bringing people together, creating shared pleasure for performers and the shape of her career. participants alike and adding an extra dimension to our lives. If you In Canberra, at her first ask her about her happiest times she will tell you that in terms of “difficult” school she bringing her joy, Serendipity: the choir is right up there! —Helen Clark

Kerith’s debut 30 december 2014 jcg former lives A jet stream journey to Crash Test

What do Prince William, Prince Harry, Boeing 747-400 at Mascot, and leading the Prince George of Cambridge and Patrick team which introduced the Hawk Fighter in Brennan of Bundanoon have in common? to the Royal Australian Air Force. They were all born in St Mary’s Hospital, Initially sent to Australia for two years, he Paddington, London. and Gillian decided to permanently settle Patrick was born in 1956 and spent his first in Australia, seeing it as an excellent place five years in Notting Hill, then the family to provide stability and good education moved to Swindon in the West Country. opportunities for their growing family. They Patrick has two sisters, Elizabeth and Joan. brought their two older sons here, and their At age 16 he left school and took up an third son was born here and never misses an aircraft engineering apprenticeship with opportunity to let them know that he is the BOAC. At Heathrow he met Gillian who was only true blue Aussie! working with Pan American Airlines in load Patrick’s final job with Rolls Royce was control, working out the weight and balance running a naval support program at Garden of loads on board aeroplanes. Seeking an Island. adventure they moved to Iran soon after Since then Patrick was, for a time, involved their marriage in 1978; Pat worked with in the brainchild of his eldest son, Roger, Bell Helicopters, and Gill with the British publishing a newspaper in the inner west of Council. As he says, their timing was terrible, Sydney. More recently, now semi-retired, he their arrival coinciding with the start of the is an occasional consultant in his own field Iranian Revolution. They witnessed the rise of expertise and at the moment is teaching to power of the Ayatollah Khomeini and the an aircraft maintenance licence course. Patrick’s other area of passionate interest is amateur theatre, in which he first became seriously involved with the Cronulla Arts Theatre. He performed in, and took the amateur actors, on an amateur stage, in front lead in, many plays with this company and of a highly appreciative audience. gradually moved into the wider Sydney Only one of the Brennans’ sons has ‘Avgas’ theatrical world. in his veins: Mitchell, 24, is a commercial Looking to change gear, the Brennans pilot in New Zealand. Their middle son, left the pace of Sydney, fulfilling a long- Richard, 26, is ‘exploring Australia’ while held dream and moved to Bundanoon in the eldest, Roger, 32, is an IT recruitment 2011. Since then Gillian has joined the local consultant and army reservist in Sydney primary school as the Welfare Worker. With the November Crash Test Gala event Already heavily involved in short- behind him Patrick invites readers to the form drama in Sydney, and ‘bitten by the inaugural Bundanoon Christmas Variety bug’, Patrick began Crash Test Drama in Show on 20 December which promises to be Bundanoon, so far giving some 35 different an extravaganza! playwrights, most of them novices, the —Margaret Symonds chance to put their scripts into the hands of

Pat and Lorelei Tait perform in DV by Gillian Brennan

departure of the Shah: their own departure ‘in a whirlwind’ closely mirrored the story of James Clavell’s novel, ‘Whirlwind’, set in Iran in 1979. Back in Britain, Patrick joined Rolls Royce Aerospace. There followed what he calls ‘29 great years travelling the world’ being a liaison technical representative between various companies and Rolls Royce, or, as he puts it, ‘supporting’ these companies in their use of Rolls Royce products. The companies with which he worked, based at various customer locations around the world, included Cathay Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, Qantas, and back at British Airways, though now in a different guise. Highlights of this time included his leadership of the Anglo- French Concorde team in the 80’s in London, supporting the introduction of the Qantas

Gillian and the Brennans’ sons www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 31 former lives Building men’s resilience After 23 years living in Crows Nest, additions and then new houses. Bill needed Sydney, Bill Whitting sold his house and to further his career and by improving his most of his possessions. The remaining qualifications held positions with large possessions and a Toyota Hilux 4WD were building companies. As a site manager with donated to Father Chris Riley’s Youth-Off- Girvan Bros. he was involved with major The-Streets organization and he left Sydney, developments and it was then he finally had travelling to Wagga Wagga with only his to acknowledge that living with depression belongings that would fit in his car. had led to a physical/mental breakdown. During 2006, there were severe drought During a 12 month break to regain conditions in a number of states and reports equilibrium, he realized this was a ‘wake-up’ of farmers experiencing financial and call and decided to move out of the building emotional hardships and an increase in rural industry. He found during his rehabilitation suicidal rates were regular news items. Bill, with therapy and group work, listening and a qualified health counsllor, had worked in learning from others “was the best thing men’s health and was offered a position with that could happen to me” as it quelled his COTA NSW (Council on the Ageing) to run male ego and removed his “blinkers” as to a program OM:NI (Older Men : New Ideas) what it meant to be an authentic male. “It setting up men’s support groups for retired became my passion”. Over the ensuing years and unemployed men. As Project Manager he he attended health seminars, residential expanded the project and edited a monthly workshops, courses and conferences and with magazine OM:NIBusiness. The drive to form a Diploma in Psychotherapy and Relationship OM:NI stemmed from the identified need for Couselling from the Jansen Newman Institute a specific organization dedicated to the health he began his new career. He has since run and social wellbeing of older men. Funding courses and seminars and has continued his to make this a reality came in the form Bill and Amy interest in the wellbeing of older men. of a two year sponsorship grant from the Since arriving in Bundanoon, Bill has NRMA in July 1999 and over following years to make a significant contribution to helping substantially altered and extended his current additional funding came from a number of farmers through a time of great stress. Bill home and is raising his border collie pup, Amy. sources including NSW Health and the Pfizer continued this service for 21 months until He is an active member of the Bundanoon Foundation. Through Bill’s commitment, the end of the drought in 2008. Men’s Shed and helps distribute jcg. by 2004, OM:NI was becoming recognized Bill grew up in Sydney, in a family of five —PD nationally and overseas for empowering older children with two younger brothers – one men to take greater control of their lives. The an architect, the other a civil engineer. He movement spread to many rural areas where started work in the men, many of them farmers, met together for building industry mutual support and camaraderie. as a draftsman in Bill had known Dr Ray King (OAM) of engineering, being Wagga, who was recognized for his significant employed for 12 work in the local community in the health years. A decision to arena for over ten years, and they recognized be independent led a need to provide a personal counselling to securing a builder’s service to farmers and others in their licence in 1977. homes. Bill set up a new venture CHAFF Commencing with (Crisis Help Assisting Forgotten Farmers) decks and pergolas and purchased a motor home. Many farmers he then moved were living in isolation as their families had into alterations and moved into towns when the property could no longer support them. When Bill was speaking with jcg his enthusiasm for this Bill’s motorhome enabled him to travel and assist “mobile counselling“ service made it clear he farmers with both considered that through personal experience counselling and physical of depression and his training he was able work (2007)

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32 december 2014 jcg Solar Springs Health Retreat Restaurant Open Daily for dinner Reservations Essential-call 02 4883 6027

Solar Springs is situated on the escarpment of Solar Springs Restaurant specializes Morton National Park in the picturesque village in healthy, delicious cuisine served in a unique setting with stunning views of of Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands. Morton National Park. Mouthwatering Solar Springs is many different things to many dishes such as Barramundi Fillet with different people helping them relax, reassess coriander crust, coconut chutney & their health or indulge in pampering. black sticky rice are served with It only makes sense that our restaurant should affordable wine options. offer the same benefits and luxury, Our friendly attentive team will look complementing the nutrition for the soul. after your every need and make your evening a truly memorable one.

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My head is pounding, every Bundanoon Swimming Club, our local kids. Members improve cell in my body screaming for a volunteer organization, has their swimming skills through oxygen. I keep fighting, thrashing been running for over 50 years. weekly practice and swimming through the water, my arms The Club supports this vital with their friends. Each meet, churning frantically. The world community asset by generating swimmers are encouraged concentrates to the sound of community interest and support to enter the races they feel blood pounding in my ears, my for swimming and an increased comfortable participating in heart thundering against my use of the facilities. The Club and our swimmers learn to love chest and my own panicking operates independently from challenging themselves through thoughts. And then I touch the Swimming NSW. This means our friendly competition. wall. It is over. I emerge red membership fees go towards Bundanoon Swim Club looks faced and breathless from the improving our local pool, pool forward to a great season of pool. “Don’t you dare take any equipment and immediate pool swimming fun and personal bests! photos!” surrounds. Club meets start at 6pm and During the last meet of the Currently Bundanoon finish at approximately 7:45pm Bundanoon Swim Club 2013, I Swimming Club attracts each Wednesday evening during found myself competing in the swimmers from Bundanoon the school term. Our season runs women’s 50-metre freestyle. I and the surrounding villages of for 10 weeks (Wednesday 19 haven’t swum 50 metres at any Exeter, Penrose and Wingello. November – 17 December 2014.) sort of speed, (especially without The club aims to provide an We restart on Wednesday 28 a little breather at the 25 metre enjoyable, safe and healthy January until 4 March 2015. mark) for years. After what felt environment in which to We look forward to seeing you like a near-death experience, I develop swimming skills and and your family at the pool. quickly changed into dry clothes promote an active lifestyle for —Virginia Boyle to forestall any possibility of swimming again that night. Then I consoled myself with a sausage on a bun, with sauce. Contact: [email protected] I love our pool. My family or Renae Beets, 0408 432 625. spends our summers there. My son can swim well enough now for me to cool off in the pool and retreat to the shade to read. I need cast only the occasional gimlet eye to maintain safety and make sure he and his mates aren’t flouting too many of the rules. Bundanoon should feel proud of its swimming pool. The cost of building Bundanoon Pool, which opened on 27 March 1960, was met almost entirely by its townspeople. The

Tennis: a game for all ages

For those who have had the impression longish dormancy) demonstrated an intense but good-natured spirit that tennis might be losing its popularity, a by the participants. A range of graded events enabled all players visit to Bundanoon Tennis Club could force a to compete within their pairing preferences on a level basis and - serious rethink. Guided by a perceptive and win or lose - thoroughly enjoy the experience. For the record, the proactive management, the club has seen a winners were: remarkable resurgence, especially over the ‘A’ Ladies Doubles lynda Kirkpatrick and Lee Robinson last few years – and there is no sign of a ‘A” Mens Doubles Doug Matley and Ken Baker slowdown. On the contrary – with a broad ‘A’ Mixed Doubles lynda Kirkpatrick and Dave Brewster variety of social groups playing throughout ‘B’ Ladies Doubles Gillian Brennan and Anne Derham the weekdays and weekends; school activities; coaching to a high ‘B’ Mens Doubles Ivone Kirkpatrick and Eddie Paterson level for juniors and seniors of all ages; three excellent synthetic grass ‘B’ Mixed Doubles Gillian Brennan and Phil Leighton-Daly courts; and comfortable facilities and a relaxed environment which ‘B’ Ladies Singles Trudy Vonhoff integrates persons of all ages and standards – tennis as a fitness ‘B’ Mens Singles Eddie Paterson workout and social entity has come full circle. The recent successful club championships (revived in 2006 after a The Junior Challenge winners (points awarded for hitting balls into 34 december 2014 jcg That’s cricket In the 2014/2015 Cricket Season Bundanoon Cricket Club has approximately 50 members ranging in age from 3.5 to 70+. The Club offers a range of cricket options from ‘In2Cricket’, for 4 to 8 year olds, to a Third Grade Team for the more mature as well as our up and coming talents. For the last few years the Club has focussed on building its membership in younger age groups. We have run an ‘In2Cricket’ program in Term 4 each year for the last six years and follow this up with assisting the local Bundanoon School with their sports day activities in Terms 1 and 4. We have enjoyed helping the younger members of our community to understand and become involved in cricket. We are pleased to see that we have Under 10 and Under 12 teams this year graduating from past ‘In2Cricket’ groups. The Club is proud to have long-term local sponsors Sherwood Engineering, The Bundanoon Club and our most recent sponsor The Jemmy Moss Hotel involved with the Club. Together with our fundraising efforts at Brigadoon our sponsors help to reduce fees for our members and provide equipment, particularly for our Junior T20 Blast players Teams. We are also grateful to run the Friday night Raffle during Back Row – Oscar Piper-Hudson, Brody Martin, Connor Beveridge, Henry O’Leary, Brayden Stirton cricket seasons at the Bundanoon Club each week showcasing our Front Row – Harrison Willis, Cody Finch-Marshall local butcher’s produce. Absent – Tom Fitzgerald, Tom McCulloch, Luc Fantuz

This year Cricket Australia has become involved at a local level introducing a T20 Blast programme for our 9 to 12 year olds. The HDCA co-ordinates this Thursday evening activity where teams of eight players participate in games and skills sessions while, often, dancing to the music played on the field. It’s an exciting format of the game and you can even purchase dinner on the night! We have a team of very enthusiastic boys having a lot of fun, and all will have the chance to play the more traditional game after the Christmas break in the modified Under 10 competition. This year the Club also has Second Grade and Third Grade teams in the HDCA competition enjoying some success so far. This year the Club had a change in Committee members with the retirement of long-term President Jeff Mitchell. Jeff has mentored current members and we are pleased to have half of our committee under the age of 30 making great contributions to the future of the Club while learning skills for the benefit of our community. At our presentation evening to be held in 2015 Jeff and Joy Mitchell will be made Life Members of Under 12s players our Club recognising their great contribution to the development of Back Row – L to R – James Hughes, Kelson Beets, Joel Perkins, Patrick Reid, our community Cricket Club. Brendan Hughes, Josh Whittington. If you are interested in becoming part of our club please contact Front Row – L to R – Brodie Gentles, Leo Fenwick, Mitch Botallico, Tom French Steve Granger 4868 2680 or Steve Beveridge 4883 7273. Absent – James Fitzgerald, Archie Quirico

a designated target area utilising a variety of strokes) were: Under 10 May Stuart Under 13 Nathaniel Tonks The Junior Open (round robin) was won by Elliot Noble If you’ve been thinking of taking up tennis from scratch or restarting after a layoff, now is the time to give the club a call. Coaching tailored to individual needs couldn’t be easier to access and membership (very economical by today’s prices) is open immediately to established players. Just call the President, Mike Swinden (4883 7624) or Treasurer, Dave Brewster (4883 7214) for further information, or drop by the club for a brochure. —Text: Alan Hyman Photography: Trudy Vonhoff www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 35 Join us for High Tea

Now you can enjoy a sumptuous High Tea at the Ravensworth each Friday and Saturday between 10am and 3pm!

You will be served a selection of delicious sandwiches, cakes, pastries and desserts, and your choice of tea, coffee or a glass of house bubbles. Sit either in the dining room with two log fires or on the lounge terrace overlooking the town. Enjoy from our collection of antique fine china tea service and cake stands.

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Telephone 02 4883 6068 Country living Vet’s casebook by Keith McMenomy by Ken Davidson BVSc (Hons)

Surrounded by past lives Boomtime for ticks Many of us have lived past lives in terms of location, The wet spring and early summer have brought beautiful gardens vocation, culture or lifestyle. I am sure there will be to Bundanoon and surrounds, timed perfectly for the Garden Ramble. fascinating examples in this issue. I am less sure that former The downside for your pets is that the weather has also produced the villains will own up so I will put my hand up briefly before worst season for paralysis ticks seen in a long time. Traditionally, taking another approach to the idea of past lives. I first Bundanoon and surrounds had well circumscribed ‘tick areas’ seen trained as a visual artist and spent most of my working life only on the eastern side of the Railway line and only in areas close as a ‘Madman’, in more ways than one, creating advertising. to the National Park. In recent times and particularly this year with Enough already, I hear you say! the wet spring, we have seen tick paralysis cases from all regions of However in another sense, day-to-day, I am surrounded Bundanoon, also extending to Penrose, Wingello and Tallong. Tick at home by past lives of absent others who mean much cases have occurred at Exeter as well as in parts of Bowral, notably to me. This comes from accumulating ordinary things, on The Gib. The sub-coastal areas of Robertson, Wildes Meadow and inherited mementos kept for their associated memories. Fitzroy Falls always have a bad tick season, so the residents there are Their symbolic meaning is limited and cannot be visited or mostly up to date with tick control. appreciated without knowing the personal connection. So, The immature paralysis tick is carried by the small and rarely as each generation passes, one person’s valued tokens can be seen marsupial, the bandicoot, which is the intermediate host. It discarded by the next as junk. then attaches to its final host, which can be human, dog or cat and Stay with me and I will take you on a short tour of a few sometimes wildlife, with potentially fatal results. (There are other things that have survived, and their importance to me. non-toxic ticks, dark grey or brown). Paralysis ticks can be identified Most are a bit blokey because my sister and cousins got the by having all of their legs attached to the front section of their pale jewellery and silver. The oldest item is a much faded and grey bodies. folded letter of 1853 sent to one of my great grandmothers, Once attached, the paralysis tick (usually a female) becomes Elizabeth Rayney, two years after emigrating from England. engorged and at the same time pumps a paralysing poison into its She married a selector and bore him ten children. He host. The signs to watch for in affected animals are weakness and co-founded a small Methodist church. Along with the paralysis in the hind legs in the early stages. Symptoms progress to accompanying portrait it provides a window into Elizabeth and complete paralysis, vomiting and ultimately (if untreated) death. her family’s experience. This year, cases of tick paralysis have been seen in the most Every winter we use some simple hand-forged tongs and unlikely backyards so be vigilant if you see your pet wobbly, bellows for our open fire. They served my great grandparents depressed, vomiting or paralysed. Don’t hesitate to call your vet for for a lifetime, then grandparents and now they are part of our advice if any of these suspicious signs are seen. lives. A worn 19thC enamelled tea caddy, now in our pantry, Prevention is always better than cure. Spot-on preparations came from China, having rested on the fireplace mantle (commonly Frontline, Advantix and some others) need to be applied of another farming ancestor. Among otherwise worthless to your dog every 2 weeks. Tick collars also help. There is a topical treasures in a bookcase sits a roll-your-own cigarette tin that spray/ rinse called Permoxin that can be used weekly. Frontline also dates to WW1. It belonged to Granddad Arthur McMenomy comes in a topical spray. Prevention in cats is more difficult as they and contains service medals, a 1919 RSL badge, a Ballarat are sensitive to the above doses and products. Consult your vet for the Survivors Assoc. badge, a Remembrance Day poppy and a best prevention to use. photo. I was nine when he died and hardly knew him, but Feeling over your pet on a daily basis is a good habit. A tick feels these vividly bring him back to life. Dad died the year we were like a small lump in the skin. They can attach almost anywhere on married but his WWII campaign trunk in the spare room, with your pet. Importantly, if you do find a tick, consult your vet before documents, uniforms, belts, caps, baton, watch and medals trying to get it off or spraying anything on it. The process of getting bring back similar fond memories. them out (even with the proper tick hook) will irritate the tick and Back in the bookcase there is a very early Kodak box cause it to pump more toxin into the host. Your vet will put 1ml of containing glass-plate negatives. They belonged to a Tick Antiserum under the tick before removal. remarkable great aunt, Julie Beardon, from the bush town of Wycheproof. She was an infants’ school teacher and an ****** accomplished photographer in her spare time – processing and printing images at home. She served as a nursing sister With Christmas almost upon us (where did this year go?) watch in WWI and survived to be a maiden aunt, like many who lost out for festive season traps for your pets: beaus. She would teach French and English, raise nieces and Chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Last Christmas we had a dog who nephews and live on to be 91 years old. helped himself to a present on the Christmas tree. It was a box of A steady tick-tock comes from on top of the piano. This two- chocolate Scrabble. We kept him vomiting until we had the whole day cabinet clock from the USA, keepsake of wife Kay’s family, alphabet in the vomit tray! still chimes the hours and has done so since Gold Rush days. I Lilies are poisonous to cats. could go on, there are many past lives that comfortably inhabit Ham skin and fat frequently will give dogs Acute Pancreatitis. our home through their tokens, reminding us of past lives, Symptoms are vomiting, diarrhoea, pain. love and affection. Young puppies and kittens often swallow Christmas decorations, including those made of glass. Vomiting is usually the sign to watch for. Keep them away from the Christmas tree! 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38 december 2014 jcg gardening ‘Lasagne Verdure Cotte dal Sole’ (or No Dig Gardens)

The word lasagne, derived from the Greek lasanon meaning chamber pot, was later borrowed by the Romans as lasanum to mean cooking pot. The Italians then used the word to refer to the dish in which what is now known as lasagne is made but now the term simply applies to the meal itself. Although I do little cooking, here is the recipe for what may be described as ‘ Lasagne Verdure Cotta dal Sole’ – ‘vegetable lasagne cooked by the sun ‘ – a recipe for a garden variety lasagne. Once you’ve mastered this you’ll probably find you can start to add a personalised touch to your next garden variety lasagne. Good luck! You’ll need to decide the ‘dish’s’ location, its size and nature and appropriate construction materials. You’ll also need a spirit level, hammer, screwdriver and other fixing materials, your secateurs and a large scoop. Ingredients, dependent upon container size, are: • several thick wads of newspaper the morning; no-dig gardens retain moisture effectively. Don’t use • sufficient blood and bone to complete the mix grey water on veggies to be eaten raw. • quantities of animal manure or similar What sets ‘no-dig gardens’ apart from a traditional veggie patch • quite a lot of green material (hedge clippings, soft weed growth and is that they comprise layers of organic matter instead of soil. No-dig so on) roughly chopped gardens have been hailed as a godsend for people with back troubles • bales of lucerne or pea straw or those whose soil is unsuitable for growing vegetables. They let • compost and/or premium soil mix to fill Mother Nature do the work and are suitable in all locations. It is said • comfrey leaves that “No dig gardens are the quickest, easiest way to get home grown And for the special ‘bechamel’ sauce vegetables on your dinner table”. • a fine mulch. Sugar cane is good So, there you have it – ‘Lasagne Verdure cotte dal sole’ – a • a sprinkling of blood and bone vegetable ‘lasagne’ cooked by the sun. ….. and a final thought from an unknown wise source … Method Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back Once you’ve sited it (on a soft or a hard surface given appropriate gets used to it! drainage), construct your ‘bowl’ using appropriate timber planks or —Graeme Whisker similar – bricks, rocks or logs at least 20cm high will also serve to lock in the organic matter and keep out the nasties. A good starting size is 3–5 square metres. Next, layer the base with overlapping newspaper, at least 1cm thick. Water well. A thickish coating of blood and bone should follow. Then, put down a layer of pads of rough green material leaving no gaps, to a height of about 10cm. Layer some organic fertilizer and comfrey leaves as activators. Water well again. Add a generous covering of lucerne hay or pea straw ( 20cm). Left over comfrey leaves can be added here also. More blood and bone should cover that and then more water over the entire area. A 20cm layer of animal manure or other organic fertiliser is next then more water. The finishing touch is about 10cm of compost or premium mix soil together with the fine mulch topped with a sprinkling of blood and bone. After making these layers, your filling should sit about 60cm above ground, settling after a couple of weeks. Summer is not the perfect time to plant although you can start planting your seedlings immediately for an instant garden. Water the garden until it’s wet but don’t soak it. To maintain it, use grey water if you can, first thing in

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40 december 2014 jcg Up, down and onward

Up to the top... We left Les Houches near Chamonix in south-eastern France at 3:00pm for the 2000-metre climb to the Tete Rousse refuge. It was a top walk into the sunset and we arrived at Photos: GiRoPhoto the hut just on dark. The main refuge had closed The agony and the ecstasy for winter a week or so The 2014 CamelBak Highland Fling, which took place on 8–9 before but there was a November, once again saw approximately 1200 riders, together winter room, stuffed to the gunnels with Russians, French, Chileans, with their cheer squads of family and friends, arrive into Bulgarians and now us. Twelve bunks squeezed in 20 bodies and I Bundanoon for the annual mountain bike marathon. Saturday slept not a wink. was a day for not-so-serious racing with the Rolloff World Rick and I rolled out into the darkness at 4:30am. Crampons on, Championships, and the Ravensworth Dash, which saw Australia’s we crunched across some snow and scuttled across the Grand riding elite mix it up with locals in the Battle of the Businesses, a Couloir, a place notorious for stone-fall. A steep 500m rock scramble local community fundraiser. It was a fast afternoon with course led to a snow-covered glacier at 3800m. Sparks from our crampons records smashed and Ray White Bowral winning the local Battle. and our head-torch beams added colour to the black night. The first Sunday’s riders were woken traditionally, with the Fling’s light glowed under the Aiguille du Midi. Soon after, the big cone of bagpiper, and racing was kicked-off by The Honourable Pru Mont Blanc cast its shadow across the cloud below; stretching for Goward (100Mile and Full Flingers) and Councillor Ian Scandrett kilometres. What a morning to be where we were! (Half Flingers). Returning riders were well looked after by local What causes that burst of cold just on dawn? We reached for community groups serving an amazing post-race feast to help down jackets and pulled on warmer gloves. The sun touched us refuel. This year’s Full Fling was won by Brendan Johnston from briefly on the Dome de Gouter with a 500m vertical climb still to Canberra and Peta Mullens from Victoria. go. But we were soon back in cold shadow on the north west face of the mountain. Steep hard snow up onto the Bossons ridge led to an ever narrowing, airy snow arête that led straight to sunlight – straight into the sun. Then, at 10:00am, this angled catwalk ended and we were on the highest stage in Europe, 4810m above the Mediterranean Sea that I had turned my back on 62 days earlier when I started walking the length of the European Alps. Down to the sea... Exactly six months, almost to the hour, since I kayaked away from Gallipoli on 26 April, I walked down from the mountains into Monaco, country number 11. I arrived after the most satisfying of alpine traverses. For 84 days, I had done something well over 2000km, through Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and France. At least 130,000m of climbing; the equivalent of ascending Mount Everest from sea level about 14 times, Mont Blanc 25 times or Kosciuszko 65 times – over dozens of high passes. My knees may never forgive me! In the last weeks of the trek we had enjoyed clear days of blue skies and autumn colour. Most of the festivals celebrating the return of the herds and flocks from the high alpine pastures had been held. Occasionally I’d hear a single tinkling bell of a goat or sheep that had seemingly ‘missed the train’ to lower levels and will now suffer alone when the winter snows arrive. The sound now was of men preparing ski lifts for those hoped-for snows, reattaching chairs and hanging Poma poles. The marmots were now quiet; heartbeats low, hibernating. And onward... Monaco is halfway in terms of time but perhaps a third of the way in distance – 10,000km still to go! I’m now on the mountain bike across France, down to southern Spain. Here I’ll climb back into Miss Grape, my sea kayak, for the paddle down to Gibraltar and across the Straits to Africa; to Morocco. For the first time I’ll turn to face back toward Turkey and start heading east. —Huw Kingston • See www.mediterrannee.com.au for donation and contact details.

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42 december 2014 jcg Remembrance Day in Bundanoon A Remembrance Day service was held in the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall followed by a wreath-laying at the Cenotaph. Members of the Bundanoon RSL sub-branch and Councillor Ian Scandrett attended. The weather was much kinder than had been the case last year and a good crowd participated. As usual pupils from Bundanoon Public School played an important part in the service, reading poems and ably handling flag-raising duties at the conclusion. 2014 marks 100 years since the commencement of the Great War, which severely affected communities throughout the country, not least in Bundanoon. Left to right: Bundanoon RSL members: Bryan Jackson (VP), Murray Loane (Secretary), Robert Williams (President), Neil Macmillan, Clr Ian Scandrett, Alaistair Saunders (VP), Wilf Gregg.

Holiday in floating comfort River Cruising in Europe, by Douglas Ward, Berlitz 2014

Globetrotting Australians have But, until now, finding out which offers the Available in Australia from $19.75 online, embraced with open arms the concept of most attractive deal, the most comfortable Berlitz’s River Cruising in Europe is an European River Cruising. After all, the idea of beds or the best food and wine, has been well- invaluable guide for anybody contemplating a staying in a floating hotel is nothing new, but nigh impossible. The operator with the biggest European river cruise, as well as an essential when there is non-stop, often breathtaking, marketing budget makes the most noise. reference to those selling such travel. scenery on both sides of the ship, the Now, thanks to the international travel —Peter Wearing Smith attraction is almost irresistible. guide publishers, Berlitz, an objective guide, For example, one of the most popular tours River Cruising in Europe, is available – among Australians is from Amsterdam to compiled by Douglas Ward, regarded as Budapest, or vice-versa. This takes a leisurely the world’s top authority on cruising and 15 days, cruising along the Rhine, Main cruise ships. The book contains service and and Danube rivers, with stops and shore miscellaneous elements, such as quality of excursions almost every day in cities such the operator’s website and information on as Cologne, Koblenz, Würzburg, Nuremberg, itineraries and ports. Each of these criteria is Vienna and Bratislava, to name but a few, for rated out of a possible 100 points to provide less than $6,500 with all meals included. a comparative star rating of some 280 cruise How civilized to glide through beautiful vessels plying the rivers and canals of Europe. historic towns and cities and spectacular In addition to his evaluations of these river scenery without the stress of packing bags ships, Ward provides useful information and making transport connections every day for beginners contemplating river cruising, or two, while coping with foreign languages along with detailed descriptions of the major and a myriad of rules and regulations. European waterways, sample itineraries and Peter Wearing Smith has more than 30 Little wonder then that there are scores of practical advice on life aboard, including years’ experience writing on matters of competitors chasing this lucrative market. among others, dining and shore excursions, . travel, aviation, motoring and motor sport for publications in more than 12 Among the leaders catering to Australians All this is complemented by ten maps and countries, and the author of books on sports are Scenic Cruises, Uniworld, Viking and a brief section on barge cruising, especially sponsorship and outback travel. Australian Pacific Touring. in France.

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44 december 2014 jcg Treat for train buffs On Friday 19 September the Southern Aurora once more travelled the rail-lines of the Southern Highlands, including a 40-minute stop at Bundanoon. A crowd of over 200 were there to welcome the train, with its 88 passengers, 20 volunteer crew and professional driver and guard. The St James Rail group had chartered the train for a six-day trip which included Broken Hill, Peterborough and the lovely Clare Valley. The train was welcomed and farewelled by a kilted piper. Bundanoon History Group’s headquarters, the Old (Railway) The Southern Aurora was an overnight express passenger train that Goods Shed was open for operated between Sydney and Melbourne, from 1962 to 1986. It had inspection and coffee shops stayed all first-class sleeper accommodation and dining cars. Most of the open later to cater for passengers. carriages passed to the Australian Railway Historical Society, Canberra Many railway and camera buffs and New South Wales Rail Transport Museum where they have been took advantage of the opportunity. maintained in operational condition.

87 proud years for Bundanoon CWA

Unbelievably, year 2014 is almost ended. I feel a little more changing image the CWA entry door in Tumut claims: “Girls with recognition is due to our CWA Group, proudly active since attitude!” 1927(except for a short recess in 1967). Sometime ago while visiting Cootamundra, I was received, with As Bundanoon welcomes many newcomers,31 permit me a shortCWA open arms by strangers. It brought to mind a time when arriving history. CWA was formed in 1922, to improve conditions for in Milton for Agricultural and Environment Day years ago there women and families living in remote or isolated areas. By 1936 was no one to welcome me. I felt quite shy looking at a roomful of CWA had branches all over Australia, is the largest Women’s chatting ladies so I bellowed “Bundanoon here! Give me a hug!” Organization in Australia. It is self-funded and non-partisan and is Much scraping of chairs followed and the incredible Ruth Richards also a member of Associated Women of the World (ACWW), a (now sadly passed away) sailed up the room wearing oranges global and very active organization to improve women’s lives. in her hat for the orange dance to be held later. Of course I was CWA Bundanoon bravely began in 1927 by purchasing some made welcome land and, through a generous financial loan from one of the local Believe me, if you care to participate, there is much fun and membersSouthern and tireless fund-raising activities a meeting house was enjoymentAurora in belonging to CWA. soon built. On 9 October we had our Annual General Meeting. Treasurer During WWII CWA’s efforts for our troops were rated as the Margaret McNulty was re-elected, Gwynneth Humphrey is best voluntary service in Australia. In 1992 CWA Australia was Minute Secretary and again, as President, we have our Kath awarded the RSL Anzac Peace Prize for this achievement. Smith. She gave us a wonderfully detailed report on this year’s Locally, a Baby Health Centre was established in 1946 and activities, including our Friendship Day and the International moved to Moss Vale in 1961 CWA Bundanoon has had many Day presentation to which our Bundanoon school children community involvements over the past 87 years. We also express have always contributed splendid books and posters. She our sincere appreciation to all the patient husbands and male listed invitations given and functions attended, and expressed friends who “lent a hand” when we required help. I’d need more her pleasure at having with us several new members. She space if I was to mention names and activities. announced that our Christmas Party will be again held at “Tree CWA is in the forefront of many aspects of life: Our Cookery Tops”, a very popular venue. books are famous! Within our organisation we are interested in In the Health sector, our Branch was successful in our education, cultural and international studies, agriculture and the nomination of Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that environment as well as crafts for which we have a recognised affects development and growth. This is now proceeding to State reputation. Executive as a contender for the Medical Research Project for the As time progressed and facilities became more available organisation to support, in the year 2015–2016. Stay tuned for to women, CWA provided a friendly and interesting forum for further progress. women to meet and much effort has been put into fund-raising for CWA Bundanoon loves participating in the town’s activities worthwhile causes. such as Winterfest or Brigadoon. Next year Bundanoon celebrates Each Group has an Annual General Meeting to elect officers its 150th Anniversary. We will be there and will continue to look and the organisation’s Annual General Meeting NSW (this year forward to being part of a bright future of our lovely town. held in Griffith) brought together 650 enthusiastic delegates and Meetings are held on 2nd Thursday of the month, starting over 200 observers. around noon, with a friendly cuppa and a chat. “The Country Woman”, a great bi-monthly magazine is sent I wish you well! And (tongue in cheek of course) if “tea and to our members, keeps us informed on all facets of activities by scones”are not available in Heaven, I’m not going there! the groups in NSW. It’s a lifestyle magazine and to demonstrate —Francesca Gunesch, Publicity Officer

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46 december 2014 jcg The Club’s community events

The Bundanoon Club again hosted a successful Melbourne Cup lunch for happy punters. Judging by these photos, a great time was had by all. The club is proud to announce that the indomitable Ken Hodge was a regional finalist in the NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year awards. The Men’s Shed display of artworks during the Art Studio Trail weekend was a popular attraction. See page 43 for coming events.

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We offer services for all your earthwork needs, including: • Driveway Construction Landscape Supplies and Maintenance • Vegie Garden Mix • Sealed Driveways • Premium Garden Mix • Bobcat • Decorative Pebbles • Mini Excavator • Driveway Materials • Portable Screen • Bricks and Pavers • Mulches • Lucerne Mulch • Composts • Fertilisers • Bagged Products • Cement

We do • New Lawns • Turf Lawns • Seeded Lawns • Lawn Maintenance • Professional and Experienced Service and Advice Look out for our monthly specials at highlandsandandgravel.com.au

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advertising index Accommodation EDUCATION & RELIGION Steve Curtis, Grass, Glass & Gardens...... 52 Bundanoon Lodge...... 58 Anglican Church...... 48 Tankar Self Storage...... 54 Idle a Wile...... 58 First aid courses...... 40 main street retail Mildenhall Guesthouse...... 46 Guitar and drum tuition...... 57 Australia Post...... 12 Treetops...... 58 Events & Recreation Yallambee...... 57 Bundanoon Butchery...... 56 Highlands Chauffeured Cars...... 59 Bundanoon Newsagency ...... 3 Automotive Mobile Travel Agent...... 4 Bundanoon Supermarket...... 56 Moss Vale Travel...... 46 Allan Mackay Autos...... 44 PETS Petersen’s Garage...... 12 Sally’s Corner Wines...... 5 Shibumi Equestrian Centre...... 5 Bundanoon Vet...... 54 CAFES, RESTAURANTS, BARS Comfort Pet Grooming...... 58 Bundanoon Chinese Restaurant...... 12 Government Representatives Just Catz Boarding...... 4 Bundanoon Hotel...... 40 Pru Goward, MP...... 12 Southern Highlands Veterinary Centre...... 58 Bundanoon Pizza & Pasta...... 57 Health & beauty Professional Services Coffee Culture...... 5 Bundanoon Cutting Cottage...... 40 Exeter General Store...... 57 Ann Fieldhouse, Lawyer...... 46 Bundanoon Massage Therapy...... 18 Brian Salway, Accountant...... 56 The Bundanoon Club...... 43 Bundanoon Medical Centre...... 48 The Primula Café...... 59 C.F. Davies Solicitors...... 46 Bundanoon Pharmacy...... 2 Deborah Buchanan, Accountant...... 38 The Ravensworth...... 36 Chiropractic & Allied Health...... 44 The Terrace Tea Shop...... 18 Denise Graham JP, Celebrant...... 57 Harmony and Health Massage...... 32 Gary Antaw, Surveyor...... 38 Construction & Trades Highlands Podiatry...... 7 House of Mabberly Secretarial...... 57 Quest for Life Foundation...... 57 AJ’s Parquetry...... 8 Dr John Salmon, Dentist...... 7 Solar Springs...... 33 A Nosworthy Plumbing...... 55 Key Computers...... 44 Zenta Zebergs Massage...... 4 Alan Weston Signs...... 54 Lawrence Huxley, Building Design...... 42 Bundanoon Electrics...... 53 House & Garden Marija Higley, Mobile Lawyer...... 40 Chimney Sweep / Gardener...... 53 Above All Arbor...... 58 Presbyterian Aged Care...... 6 Chris Bromfield, Electrical Contractor...... 38 Annette’s Florist...... 49 Richard Reading, Lawyer...... 46 Dan Eaton Painting...... 38 Belisa Cashmere...... 12 Rick Mandelson, Accountant...... 59 Don Turner’s Earthworks...... 54 Bundanoon Bloomery...... 42 Southern Highlands Funerals...... 53 G&J Fellows Home Improvements...... 46 Comfort Cleaning...... 8 Susan Playford, Licensed Conveyancer...... 18 Gibraltar Constructions...... 55 Elegant Window Solutions...... 8 Westonprint...... 56 Handy Mick...... 55 Highland Sand & Gravel...... 50 J A Wellington Haulage...... 54 Highlight the Shutter People...... 57 Real Estate and Finance Peter McGrath, Rural Contracting...... 54 Home and Garden, Landscaping...... 40 Highlands Rural Real Estate...... 7 Reliable Roofing Services...... 38 Jacqueline Cory, Curtain Making...... 39 Jordans Crossing Real Estate...... 51 Sherwood Machinery...... 55 John’s Blinds...... 42 Office Space to Let...... 58 Simon Dickson, Bobcat and Tipper Hire...... 46 KDC Cleaning...... 52 Paul Walker, Finance Experts...... 48 Worner’s Haulage...... 54 Reid Brothers Fine Furniture...... 5 Todds Real Estate...... 60

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* PRUNING * HEDGING * WEEDING

* LAWN MOWING AND EDGING

* GREEN WASTE REMOVAL

* BASIC MAINTENANCE

* WINDOW CLEANING

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AVAILABLE 7 DAYS

PH: 0427979419 A/H: 0248410328

52 december 2014 jcg • Woodfire installation • Service, repairs, parts

and restoration

• Chimney sweeping • Woodfire removal

• Buy and sell bundanoon electrics Small Job Specialist from bottom to top, I do the lot! JeFF PHilliPson Call Brad Harvey Fully Insured [email protected] 15 years of experience 0405 490 072 ABN 85 630 661 331 [email protected] Gold card lic no. Ec40028 Member of: The Australian Home Heating Assoc. 0418 670 176 4883 4431 & Landcare Australia

Southern Highlands Funerals

For peace of mind phone us for assistance and guidance as you honour a lifetime of memories

Colin & Laurelle Boland & Kathy Hancock 415 Argyle Street, Moss Vale 4869 2888 Member of All areas Pre-arranged Funeral Plan available www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 53 Tipper Hire Front End Loader Hire – Bulk Haulage Rubbish Removals Supplies of Roadbase, Sand, Aggregate, Top Soil, Clean Fill, etc. QUALITY MATERIALS, RELIABLE SERVICE Dean Worner Phone: 0410 646 039 PO Box 250, Bundanoon 2578 A.H: 02 4883 6039

TRADES & SERVICES

KEN DAVIDSON Railway Avenue, Bundanoon – Ph 4883 6117 HOURS: Wed 2:30–4:00pm & Sat 9:30–11am Home visits by appointment EMERGENCY – Ph 4868 1766 – ALL HOURS BERRIMA DISTRICT VET HOSPITAL & ARGYLE BOARDING CATTERY 530 Argyle Street, Moss Vale 2577

.A. Wellington J Bulk Haulage & Rural Contracting

FOR ALL PLOUGHING & DIRECT DRILLING NEEDS TIPPER HIRE TRACTOR HIRE SLASHING & MULCHING WATER TRUCK HIRE BOBCAT HIRE SAND & GRAVEL SUPPLIES HOURLY HIRE

0418 480 152 Penrose For Bulk Haulage & Water Truck Hire Call Email: [email protected] 4884 4116

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SHERWOOD MACHINERY PTY. LTD. A.B.N. 14 003 931 557 FERNDALE RD., (P.O. BOX 6) BUNDANOON N.S.W. 2578 Phone: 02-4883 6093 Fax: 02-4883 6576 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.sherwoodmachinery.com.au

DECKS • FENCES PERGOLAS • WINDOWS Small and large welding jobs MAINTENANCE (onsite or at the factory) REPAIRS • GATES • DOORS Steel sales and fabrication Ultimate 500 wood heater www.handy-mick.com.au Gate manufacturing and installation Agricultural implements Obligation free quotes

A NOSWORTHY PLUMBING QUALITY WORK IN THE HIGHLANDS PLUMBER DRAINER GAS FITTER ROOFER INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL DOMESTIC RURAL & GENERAL MAINTENANCE

0428 492 046

Over the past six years Gibraltar Construction has earned a sound reputation for excellence within the building industry, producing quality award winning homes and commercial properties in the Southern Highlands and surrounds. www.gibraltarconstruction.com.au

Lic# L14729 Jason Hines: 0415 729 554 www.bundanoon.nsw.au jcg december 2014 55 TAXATION & BUSINESS BUNDANOON ACCOUNTING SERVICES SUPERMARKET Local people, family owned business Available for a very competitive fee Servicing anywhere on the Southern Highlands Open 7 days a week BRIAN A SALWAY FTMA 8.30am – 7.30pm REG. TAX AGENT

ALL TYPES OF INCOME TAX RETURNS BAS RETURNS ELECTRONIC LODGEMENT FEE DEDUCTED FROM REFUND AVAILABLE RENTAL PROPERTIES AND CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Available 7 days A mobile tax & accounting practice – } Swap & go gas } Fruit & veges your place or my office } Party ice } Hardware Ph: 02 4883 7901 Mobile: 043 785 1296 } Groceries } DVD hire Email: [email protected] 4883 6633 PLEASE CONTACT FOR AN APPOINTMENT Grant & Lorraine McIntosh SUITABLE TO YOU. Westonprint PTY LIMITED

QUALITY COMMERICIAL COLOUR PRINTERS FAST, PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL SERVICE

• Digital & Offset Printing • Graphic Design • Flyers • Company Reports • Full Colour Glossy Brochures • Presentation Folders • Office Stationery • Receipt Books • Newsletters • Magazines • Posters Unit 3/3 Brown Street, Kiama NSW 2533 P: 4232 1999 | F: 4233 2280 E: [email protected]

56 december 2014 jcg Cafe Catering & Functions EXETER Occasion Cakes GENERAL Gourmet Produce STORE Homewares & Books EST.1914 Post Office

Follow us on Open 7 days

BUSINESS CARD Antwitter bird.indd ideal 2 base to explore 23/12/13 2:04 PM Open Bundanoon & the walks of NDANOON Thurs–Sun BU 5.00–8.30pm the Morton National Park. 37 Railway Ave, PIZZA Bundanoon www.yallambee.net.au | 02 4883 7787 &PASTA 48837733

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HOUSE OF MABBERLY

Secretarial & Administrative Services

Ruthi Mabberly Mobile: 0428 606 628 Telephone: (02) 4883 6042 Email: [email protected]

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Bundanoon Lodge Bed & Breakfast Luxury Accommodation Five themed spacious rooms. Rates from $120 per night midweek including a cooked breakfast. www.bundanoonlodge.com.au 48 Berrima Rd Moss Vale 2577 Ph 02 4883 7813 Graeme or Marie-Louise Corin 10A Elmswood Court, Bundanoon NSW 2578

COMFORT PET CLIPPING A clip/bath/groom service for cats and dogs. A long-standing grooming service Now conducted from newly established ‘Groom Room’ at Berrima District Vet Hospital in Moss Vale Telephone: 4868 1766 or 4883 6117

Date: 08/12/11 Proof: 04 Quantity: 2,000 Magnet Stock: 0.6 Keep all text inside this area. At least 3mm Company: BERESFORD AND CARTER VETS away from the trim line.

Size: 55x90mm Square Corner Magnets Final trim size. Notes: COLOURS may slightly vary from day to day and press to press. Various conditions affect colours printed by This will not be printed the CMYK & Pantone Processes & for this reason we will not be held responsible for any reprint as a result of colour fluctuations, densities & variations. ARTWORK ERROR - Whilst every care will be taken, no Bleed area - If you want responsibility will be accepted by the manufacture of your product for errors found after final approval by you your image to extend to the client. You the client is responsible for payment of all original costs of printing (screens, setup charges, the edge of the magnet, any substrates), including corrections & reprints. CANCELLATION - Should the customer change, reject, a bleed of no less then cancel or stop any or all of the provisions contained in the quotation/job then the manufacture is entitled to 2mm is required. charge a Cancellation Fee. 26679

A Fine Dining Experience from Monday–Saturday nights (pre-booking essential) BYO

Sumptuous High Teas (served with a glass of champagne) and Devonshire afternoon teas available (pre-booking essential)

Special accommodation rates UNIQUE SELF-CONTAINED for Bundanoon families visiting LODGE IN BUNDANOON 0248 836 822 101 Railway Avenue, Bundanoon 2578 Tel: 4883 6372 WWW.IDLEAWILE.COM.AU

58 december 2014 jcg Airport Transfers • Winery Tours • Corporate Travel • Weddings • Theatre, Opera, Sporting Events • Sydney, Canberra & Southern Highlands Vehicles for all occasions

At Your Service 24hours a day & 7 days a week

Contact HCHC P: 02 4872 3038 • M: 0400 921 239 •

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Tax, Accounting and Business Support Eat in • Courtyard Seating • Takeaway Individual Taxation • Rental Properties Small & Medium Business • Primary Producers Tax Planning Strategies • Business Improvement • Breakfast • Fish & Chips We can also assist you through our network • Grills • Hamburgers of professionals with Mortgages, loans & finance • Financial Planning including • Salads • Sweets Centrelink and assistance with forms • Sandwiches • Hot Drinks Insurance • Superannuation • MYOB set up • Light Meals • Cold Drinks We are your Business and Taxation Guardian Angels All you have to do is call Phone 02 4871 1019 Pizza Menu Fax 02 4871 3344 5pm–8pm www.rickmandelson.com.au [email protected]

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