July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice

Volume 13 Issue 1 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 800 July 2007 $2 RTA has it all wrong “After meetings, consultations, more meetings and plenty of letters the RTA Is this community being taken for a ride? is not listening to our needs” is the claim of the members of RAG. “This is arrogant, professionally negligent and their plans would therefore be an inappropriate use of public funds. The Moss Vale Road Action Group (RAG) represents many of the local associations and together we seek to protect all those who use the road and protect our heritage. We simply believe that the two RTA proposals presented as the No.1 safety issues for Moss Vale Road are not the priorities for our community and our tourist industry. As they currently stand the RTA’s proposals will cause irreparable damage to our National Trust listed landscape. And importantly we believe that these ad hoc ideas do not form a sound strategic plan for the future. One horror spot; the junction of Tourist Road What is particularly frustrating is to note the hairpin bends, the lack of road markings, that for years the parents of the public the poor road drainage and the insufficient and Moss Valle Road where trucks cross the warnings prior to crossing Hampden Bridge. double lines and threaten motorist’s safety. school have asked politely for a school Despite this the RTA has continued to permit crossing, that the community for years has Proof that trucks cross double white asked for safer speeds traffic to cross Hampden Bridge at 60 kph while pedestrians sway to and fro. unbroken lines. and that residents have called Proof of poor and dangerous signage. for wildlife and livestock warnings. Permit cyclists to drop off the side of the road when heavy traffic passes. Proof of dangerous road shoulders. Little if any thing has been done. Proof of road kill. They even turn a blind eye to the daily illegal This community has pointed out the dangers of Using the RTA’s own figures we were able to actions of truck drivers as they try to prove that most accidents occur on corners and navigate the mountain passes (something non junctions – locations where they have not they often have to do due to the road design). attributed any funds. And astoundingly the RTA ignores the dangers It was even possible to quote the RTA team, to our children as the school zone signs lay who look after the bridge, and confirm that their camouflaged. sensors have noted many vehicles crossing with What is so shocking is that after we have all The RTA’s own report – EIS 2002 - states that complained, lobbied and protested about the the road is unsuitable for trucks and B Doubles. real issues the RTA now want to spend the best Their reports clearly state that Kangaroo Valley part of half a million dollars. is “an area of high conservation value”. On two actions none of us have asked for. Yet the democratically requested pathways that (Continued on page 5) would cost a similar amount are not built due to insufficient funding. At the RTA organized public meeting in early Club closes! June many photographs highlighting the serious Winter Dance Wonderland (see more page 10) Moss Vale Road were presented. See story page 28

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Office Bearers The big issue of the year so far in the Bowling Club, (full statement on page 28) with Valley, without doubt, has been the the Bomaderry Bowling Club Board wanting to President Carl Leddy RTA proposals for safety improvements withdraw from the amalgamation process,. Treasurer Position available That decision needs to be ratified by the Secretary Larraine Hahlos on Moss Vale Road. members at a special meeting, but the Committee Win Palmer There is extensive coverage on our news and temporary closure of the Valley Club is a Sheila Young letters pages about the public meetings, the prudent measure by the new Board who are Joan Bray distorted reports and the continuing campaign Laurie De Ville determined that the facility will not be lost to by RAG to face the bureaucratic juggernaut Editor Carl Leddy this community. which opposes this community. Advertising On other positive news, the Primary School did After the public meeting the Voice conducted Journalists Joan Bray well in the recent Shoalhaven Eisteddford, our own Vox pop putting the same question to Win Palmer A second place in the percussion competition Liz Aitken 10 people who had attended the meeting. and a second in verse speaking. Ron Bower The meeting itself was a struggle for the On the tourism industry front, Kangaroo Wot’s On Position available “independent” facilitator, who bowed to Valley, the exclusive nature tourist destination Sports Report Kate Rutherford pressure from the audience to set aside his pre Legal Advisers A P Sparke & Broad had four finalists in the best Cabins, Cottages determined structure for the meeting (with Computer operator Hope Kennedy and Units in the South Coast Awards for emphasis on sticky walls) and had difficulty in Excellence in Tourism 2007. restraining the various RTA spokespeople from Editorial Office. This emphasises that Kangaroo Valley with its putting forth a stream of departmental wide range of quality accommodation telephone (02)-4465 1621 platitudes in answer to a myriad of concerned offers some of the best in this region. and serious questions from a large number of The finalists were Barrengarry Boutique Farm concerned and serious residents. Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established under Cottage (award of destination), Cloudsong the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the The impression was clearly one of a (finalists), Crystal Creek Meadows (joint Department of Business & Regional Development). patronising, superior attitude from the large winner) and Kangaroo Valley Tourist Park K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support & develop the Valley’s RTA team who relied upon the worth of their economic, social & communication infrastructure. The (award of encouragement). own decision making capabilities and merely Committee & Assistants are all volunteers, who donate Full coverage of the awards in the August issue. their time and expertise for the benefit of our readers. offered lip service to the public. There is more news on the upcoming folk All Valley residents, clubs & organisations are invited to Councillor Anderson obtained a rare direct festival and coverage of the recent visit of the forward editorial submissions. answer to one of his questions about the current Song Company and the impending concert by The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to state of play of the two projects. income received from local businesses and advertising. Simone Young (see page 31). RTA’s Trish McLure responded with “The The Pre school winter dance was another decision has not been made”. DISCLAIMER resounding success. Our question to the surveyed group was “Do The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are The imagination and organisation of our local you believe that statement ?”. made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. community groups is commendable and vital K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not Eight said no! for the continued improvement of our facilities. take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, One said yes! letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the The Song Company was able to squeeze into its contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All One was undecided. program the following Wesley-Smith song contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that the The RTA certainly has not convinced Valley material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, in (written that morning!): breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. residents, even though they made a statement to the South Coast Register A Kangaroo Valley Prayer PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW that there was “broad support for their plan”. by Peter Wesley-Smith DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt This is really a stubborn, head in the sand, The good Lord, in thy wisdom and goodness, Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. approach, discarding genuine community thou giveth concern. And Lord, thou hath taken away DEADLINES There is a naming competition in this Voice Thou gaveth us this bloody rain about the tree lined road (page 3) and there will Now taketh the RTA! for t he A ugust i ssue o f t he ‘ VOICE’ be much more to come on this subject for sure. Advertising, There are also some twists in the fortunes of the Quite eloquently topical. Carl Leddy Wot’s O n , C alender To the Editor, & S ports R eport Letters t o t he E ditor RTA are on the right track July 2 0, 2 007 All letters must be signed by Editorial S ubmissions the writer and give both It was with disbelief and then absolute disgust business and home phone July 2 2, 2 007 numbers so letters can be that I read the front page article of last month's verified. Kangaroo Valley Voice. Please do not leave your My thoughts turned to the parents of the six submission Mail to : young people killed when they hit a tree which until the last day; The Editor is almost on the road in the area referred to in c/o Post Office the article. being early is a great help to us. Kangaroo Valley. 2577 (Continued on page 4) July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 3 Road Action Group accuses RTA of being desperate Moss Vale Road Action Group (RAG) of the tree representative, Elizabeth George, says “The which was RTA must have felt desperate to resort to hit in a such gross misrepresentations of the truth in fatal the media release they put out following last accident week’s public meeting in Kangaroo Valley.” some four Kangaroo Valley Hall had standing and a half room only for the public meeting held years ago. Tuesday 5 June about the 96 plus trees RAG that the RTA plans to remove on Moss asserts that, as sad as Vale Road. that “The 121 people present at the meeting accident voted overwhelmingly to oppose the was, it is removal of the trees”, she said. not a Shoalhaven City Councillor, Richard reason to Bates, who attended the meeting agrees remove a that the two motions were passed very overwhelmingly, stating that he “observed significant the overwhelming opposition by the 120- part of our natural odd attendees to the RTA’s proposals.” heritage The chairperson of the meeting appointed by and wants the RTA, Stuart Waters, also agreed with RAG the RTA to that the motions were passed overwhelmingly, find some yet the RTA put out a media release that said other way there was “broad support for the removal of the to deal trees”, which was published in last Friday’s with this South Coast Register. issue. RAG has demanded a written retraction of the If Europe two statements in the RTA’s media release that manages to they claim are not true but Elizabeth George preserve said “so far they have not corrected these total their misrepresentations of the truth.” avenues of The second is the statement that the planned trees why can’t Australia they ask. removal of the 96 trees would result in RAG represents the local Tourist Association, Suggest a name for our “minimum impact on the trees”. Community Association, Pathways Action “This is a ridiculous assertion” said John Group, Environment Group, Historical Society, heritage avenue Skidmore for RAG. Tennis Club and Garden Club. “The trees are mature and many decades old, The RTA’s proposal to remove over 90 The substance of RAG’s position is the desire forming a wonderful avenue. stately eucalypts has met with fierce local to preserve the National Trust listed landscape To remove them would devastate the area and opposition. of Kangaroo Valley while at the same time destroy part of our National Trust listed The loss of these majestic trees would destroy a addressing the most pressing road safety issues landscape.” fine entrance to the Valley. on Moss Vale Road. Councillor John Anderson who was also at the The Moss Vale Road Action Group (RAG) They don’t regard the two issues identified by meeting has stated “There are numerous invites you, the Community, to suggest a the RTA as the most pressing safety issues. potentially dangerous spots along the road suitable name for this avenue. RAG wants safety issues on the curves of Moss through Kangaroo Valley, many of which have Some useful key words are, gateway, heritage, Vale Road addressed as a priority, in addition to seen accidents in the past. blue gum, welcome, memorial and scenic. the lowering of speed limits where needed. The residents and visitors to Kangaroo Valley Please send your ideas to RAG by email: RAG representatives claim that an RTA would welcome RTA attention to these. [email protected]. spokesperson, Trish McClure, said at the public Indeed, work has been carried out in several meeting that she didn’t know anything about real issues on Moss Vale Road, and left these locations without causing more than a ripple of the issue of trucks and semi-trailers not being beautiful trees alone” he said. public opposition. able to use the mountain roads legally. “What is the point of a public consultation However, the RTA is now confronted with “The RTA is closing a blind eye to this issue process if the RTA doesn't listen, doesn't act on overwhelming opposition to the removal of an which occurs many times each day, as large residents’ concerns and then misrepresents our avenue of trees, apparently based on the trucks and semi-trailers cross over double voice. statistic of preventing one accident for every unbroken lines to negotiate the U bends on the Surely this questions the entire process and million cars passing this spot. mountains, confronting on-coming motorists makes a mockery of the terms of consultation. One in a million gives a strong hint of driver with the terrifying sight of a large vehicle This is disgraceful behaviour from a error, not of road faults. coming straight at them. government department.” The people of Kangaroo Valley are clearly not They are also ignoring the fact that trucks against improvements to their road, but they are which are over the load limit of 42.5 tonnes use Enquiries: very strongly opposed to this particular the heritage Hampden Bridge, and rather than ‘improvement’.” Chris Warren, Kangaroo Valley Tourist stop this they want to re-surface the deck with a It is curious that the RTA has not presented this Association 0439 801 349 treatment that is not sympathetic to this iconic proposal to the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee bridge” said Chris Warren of the Kangaroo as they normally would. RAG is aware that the Elizabeth George, Kangaroo Valley Valley Tourist Association. Committee, with RTA, Council and Police Community Association 0407 012340 “It’s time that the RTA got serious about the representatives, previously opposed the removal July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 4 Letters to the Editor (continued) interested in home cheese making and would school bus stop. like to get together on a regular basis to share It is not intended to provide new bus stop (Continued from page 2) their knowledge and skills facilities... and will consider adjusting the Admittedly, the fault of the tragedy lay with I have limited experience and very keen to learn current temporary stopping areas to permanent occupants of the car, however had the tree not more. Anyone interested please contact areas". been there, those young people could still be Kathy Harrington Strangely enough, in April this year Shoalhaven alive. 0418 280 110 Council pulled down the old bus shelter and A Kangaroo Valley family could have quite [email protected] . replaced it with a modern new one. easily lost a son under the same circumstances, At Nugent’s Creek however children still wait fortunately he required only hospitalisation. in the rain or sun as no shelter has been built Your article states "the beauty of the Valley is The Editor yet. of utmost importance to both residents and Corner Moss Vale Road/Kangaroo And the shelter at the corner of Moss Vale Rd./ Mount Scanzi Rd. is collapsing. visitors". Valley Road This is true to a point but surely the possibility Maybe the new shelter at the end of Kangaroo of saving lives has to be of a higher priority. Public Meeting at the Hall, 5 June 2007 Valley Rd. is not intended for school children Perhaps the R.A.G. members and supporters When RTA engineer, Mr. Craig Robinson, but rather for cyclists who will be using the may consider the local fauna habitat in close presented the project for "upgrading" the turn- soon-to-be-built cycle path! Bruno Henke proximity to this road- with less trees and off Moss Vale Rd./Kangaroo Valley Rd. he said undergrowth, hopefully the animals may move that it all started with a request to improve The Editor further a field and be safe. safety at the bus stop for school children. Community information meeting With so much reference to tourism and to the It is true that the situation for children getting Moss Vale Rd. as a scenic drive (which it most on or off the bus was very unsatisfactory and Last months editorial, although true, could have certainly is) it is quite obvious that the R.A.G. something had to be done. given some readers the wrong idea. At the members do not recognise this road as a State But the RTA did the right thing, back in community information day held in the KV Main Arterial Road. October 2006. Community Hall the RTA did not take notes, as The group apparently considers it has more They moved the bus stop to Nugent’s Creek Rd. the Editor stated, but they did ask for people to expertise with regards to road safety issues than where there is enough room for the busses to write their comments on specially prepared the RT.A. stop. forms. Having spoken to numerous original local The question was whether this would only be a They also had a number of the comments from residents, without exception, we are all entirely temporary measure or a permanent solution. attendees posted around the walls for all to see. supportive of the RT.A.'s safety initiatives. It is clear now that it will be of a permanent The information day format allowed individuals I cannot believe it has become more important nature and consequently there is no longer a or groups to speak to a number of RTA staff to preserve dangerous trees, which should have need to widen the tum-off at Kangaroo Valley members for as long as liked. been removed as saplings, rather than ensure Rd. This made it inappropriate for them to take In fact the RTA project does not provide for notes, answer questions, explain the proposals any bus bays anyway. etc all at the same time. The Editor In his letter of 5 March 2007 the Mayor, Greg I think encouraging people to write their own Blessed are the Cheese makers Watson wrote to me: "The RTA also has comments was the appropriate way to go. indicated that it has reservations with respect of Ron Bower I am looking for anyone in the Kangaroo the suitability of the subject junction ... for a Barrengarry Valley/ Berry/ Nowra area who may be Outgoing letters from RAG Following the public meeting held Tuesday 5 June, we request a meeting with you in your To Ms Jay Stricker Regional Manager capacity as Minister for Tourism to discuss with Roads and Traffic Authority, Wollongong you two issues: policy for the preservation of Re: Public meeting held in Kangaroo Valley 5 State Scenic Drives in New South Wales and June 2007 about Moss Vale Road eco-tourism in Kangaroo Valley. I write to request that the RTA provide copies We also request that you make representations of the following documents that were used at or on our behalf to the Minister for Roads in referred to in the public meeting held 5 June: relation to the two motions below which were The power point presentation made by carried overwhelmingly at the public meeting. Craig Robinson (Editor’s note: the motions as passed are in the The Audit Report that is the basis for RAG report on page 5 and were sent as part of proposed RTA works on Moss Vale this letter to the Minister). Road We reiterate that the substance of RAG’s The Review of Environmental Factors position is the desire to preserve the National which was undertaken in relation to Trust listed landscape of Kangaroo Valley for the proposed works on Moss Vale future generations while at the same time Road. addressing the most pressing road safety issues Copies of the maps of the whole of Moss on Moss Vale Road. Vale Rd in Kangaroo Valley showing Based on the RTA’s own statistics, these two where the accidents occurred & issues identified by the RTA as the most where future work is anticipated. pressing safety issues are patently not the Copy of the National Guidelines which Ms highest priorities. McClure referred to In addition, it is clear to us that there will be Yours sincerely incremental damage done to the landscape if a Elizabeth George For RAG different approach is not taken as has apparently happened on other State Scenic To Hon Matt Brown MP Roads which have been taken off the list Minister for Tourism because they are no longer “scenic”. Elizabeth George For RAG Re: RTA proposal to cut down 96 plus trees on Moss Vale Road and to renovate the junction of Editor’s note: at the time of publication we had Moss Vale Road and Kangaroo Valley Road. not been advised of responses to these letters. July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 5 Guide which is now distributed from Hawkesbury to Eden. Another first for Kangaroo Valley? The free KVTA map is being reprinted, 10,000 copies with a number of enhancements for We could be a carbon neutral town tourists. The Kangaroo Valley Tourist Association is We intend to present this to the RTA, federal Plus we have already added a detailed weddings taking a most active position on Moss Vale government, local and state governments section to the our site. Road and the RTA's plans. shortly. This is to be followed by inclusion of a full We want to thank everyone who has helped Moreover the KVTA is keenly planning nature tourism category and scenic drive details with the market research questionnaire. environmentally friendly tourism policies. including advice on night driving for tourists. We received more than 200 and the findings Looking to the future, the Australian tourism We will shortly be adding a link to the were helpful in planning our campaign for a industry will need to become more than Kangaroo Valley Environmental Group’s web long term vision of Moss Vale Road. sustainable as the public and governments pages as an information source. become more aware of Climate Change. This further emphases our strengthening What can and should be done? working relationship with local associations. The KVTA put together a proposal discussed at Finally the Historic Walk has now been its meeting on 18 th June when plans to researched and text for a brochure written. implement a number of policies that might help We are now preparing a grant submission for lead us to an eco friendly tourist destination interpretative signage and TASAC signposting. were presented. We believe this will go to help preserving the See story below. local culture and character of our historic Members were also informed that our website village and district. traffic continues to grow. We have reprinted 15,000 copies of the KV Christopher Warren, President Tel: 44 65 1406 Ground breaking Eco policies for the Valley interpretative information. Chris Warren President KVTA New policies intended to place Kangaroo Valley at the leading edge of responsible Visitors will also be able to take part in an travel in Australia are to be official carbon offset programme. implemented shortly. It is hoped these policies will build Kangaroo RTA has it all wrong Valley’s credentials as a leading eco tourist At the Kangaroo Valley Tourist destination and help to protect our environment. (Continued from page 1) Association KVTA Annual General KVTA President Christopher Warren has made Yet they do not want to tackle the issues of Meeting the members’ wholeheartedly a presentation on the association’s responsible road-safety on the mountain passes and they voted in favour of an environmental plan travel plans to Fran Bailey Federal Minister for want to destroy the very values highlighted as which includes achieving carbon neutral Tourism and Joanna Gash MP in an effort to having important worth. businesses. win support for funding. Do they read their own reports? A policy that would also be open to residents. The KVTA will be appointing a consultant Following the public meeting RAG was The plans include becoming carbon neutral. shortly and implementing a plan to help save promised the biodiversity report, a copy of the Use of certified wood to achieve efficient and energy, move to green energy and implement a presentation and a list of attendees. environmentally friendly wood fires. carbon offset programme. Nothing has arrived. Changing the Tourist Road designation to a Residents who would like to take advantage of To prepare our presentation we undertook 220 themed route which emphases our pioneer this ground breaking project are welcome. research questionnaires and investigated the heritage and nature tourist attractions and to Please contact Christopher Warren 4465 1408 RTA’s own reports. integrate improved tourist signage and for more information. Our findings showed 86% of the respondents said they did not want the trees removed. At the public meeting the vast majority of the audience voted in favour of our motions (to not commence the projects and to form a steering group with the RTA). Despite this significant support the RTA issued a press release claiming to have “overwhelming public support for their proposals”. What is the point of public consultation if you do not act upon it? What is the point of promoting Moss Vale Road to a State Tourist Drive if you are then going to ruin its aesthetic integrity? What is the point of the Heritage Act 1977 which mandates the RTA to preserve the historic bridge, it they wantonly neglect their duty? We choose to live and work in Kangaroo Valley. It is therefore our duty to protect the heritage assets here for future generations and to ensure the road is safe for all who use it. If you would like to assist us with a petition, writing to the Minister of Roads or putting up a sign please contact me Tel: 4465 1408 – Christopher Warren steering committee July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 6 Country Womens held at the lovely home of Bill and Lyn Hagan. The occasion was to formally say farewell to Association Doris Good who was leaving the Valley. Kangaroo Valley Branch Doris has been a member of the Kangaroo The month of June was interesting for Valley Branch of the CWA for over 34 years, holding a number of positions during this time. the members with the completion of the Doris has been a wonderful worker, friend and surgical dolls for the Children’s mentor to many members. Hospital. Win Palmer, (Branch The July meeting on Tuesday 3 July will start Agriculture and Environment Officer} with craft at 10 am. presented information on Aquaponics. Special Guest Speaker and Demonstrator will Aquaponics is the combination of be Tracey Waller. aquaculture and hydronponics. Using her highly developed artistic skills Then there was the luncheon for Doris Good Tracey’s presentation will be fascinating and

July Guest speaker Tracey Waller

informative. Tracey plans to bring along some “hand-held knitting looms” and speak about her patterns and wools. Some patterns she sources from Scotland and from the internet. Shared lunch will follow the craft with the meeting at 1 pm. Rehearsal for the Group Festival Day Tuesday August 7 is an important date. Not only will it be the normal meeting day but also at 2 pm Pat Aitkin from Shoalhaven Hospital Wig Library will speak on the work of the Wig Library for both men and women cancer sufferers. The presentation is open to all and it is hoped the members will bring along a friend to support this very important work. Remember, August 7pm at 2 pm in the Community Hall. Also a rehearsal for the members’ fun item for the Group Festival Day to be held in September. Pictured: (seated Gwen Nelson and Doris Good , Heather Kelly (standing) Dawn Bright, Win Palmer, Marie Heald and Lyn Hagan Publicity Officer PRIDE IN OUR PAST FAITH IN OUR FUTURE VIEW Club We had an inspired and most compassionate speaker at our June Luncheon meeting, even though her subject was very serious. Simone Balerius, a Funeral Counsellor from Nowra, spoke about death and grief and the importance of family members being open and honest, not only about death itself but about the need for us to grieve in our own particular way. She also advised about us making known our own wishes to family and friends if at all possible. Next month’s meeting on 13 July will focus on a brighter subject as our guest speaker will be Caroline Burton, an award winning photographer from the Valley who will speak on her inspirations and experiences in photography. Please ring Betty Allan on 4465 1946 if you would like to attend. Jenelle Brangwin: Publicity Officer July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 7 Acting Director Shoalhaven Water Bill Council confirms extending rainwater tank rebate Tomkinson said that rainwater tanks are an they were in the past with more and more integral part of the urban water supply and Shoalhaven City Council has voted to stormwater management. extend its successful rainwater tank residences using rainwater for the essentials such as toilet flushing, washing machine use, “This initiative is part of Council’s Integrated rebate for another 12 months from watering the gardens, or cleaning the car or Water Cycle Management strategy that we are August. boat. Using this renewable water resource completing for Council in 2007. This initiative Shoalhaven City residents can apply for rebates makes sound ecological sense too.” will help Shoalhaven residents conserve water of between $150 and $500 on rainwater tanks Council’s Shoalhaven Water Operations and and help manage stormwater runoff. These installed on their properties and a rebate of Strategic Review Committee on 19 June will rebates are designed as an incentive for $150 if they connect the rainwater tank to consider the proposal to extend the rainwater residents who might not ordinarily install a either their toilet or washing machine. tank rebates until 20 June 2008. rainwater tank.” Since Shoalhaven water initiated the rebates in February 2005 there have been 426 rebates Residents will be able to apply for one of the following rebates: issued for rainwater tanks and 60 rebates for connecting rainwater tanks to toilets and / or Tank capacity Rebate washing machines. Shoalhaven City Mayor Councillor Greg 2,000 – 3,999 litres $150 Watson said installing a rainwater tank makes very practical and economic sense for all 4,000 – 6,999 litres $400 households. “If you spend money installing a rainwater tank that will eventually reduce your reliance on the 7,000 plus litres $500 city’s water supply, you will save money in the long run,” Clr Watson said. “Rainwater tanks Plumbing rebate, when connected by a Additional $150 for all tank capacities above will become an integral part of our life now as plumber to a supply toilet and / or washing 2000 litres machine

The $400 that was raised will be used for Local charity receives welcome support the benefit of deaf and blind children President Jack Katon and wife Val were guests along with other special guests Joanna Gash, Shelly Hancock and husband Ossie, Gareth Ward, Greg Watson and Mrs Watson. 85 Guests attended. Local Musicians were on piano - Bryce Halliday accompanied by three local musicians and Dez Gomaz who entertained on guitar, vocals and digeridoo. The local papers, South Coast Register, the Kiama Independent and also South Coast Style magazine were present to cover the event. Flowers decoration was by Botanic Art and thanks are due to all the businesses who kindly donated to the worthy charity on the night. The fine food, entertainment and service was enjoyed by all and marked a successful start to the new enterprise and their charity.

Mayor Greg Watson performs the honours at Gabbys at Berry on Saturday 2nd June during the official grand opening evening. Gabbys at Berry The proud new owners of the freehold of Gabbys at Berry, Carolyn and Richard A la carte Dining- Saturday nights Katon were delighted with the response to their recent charity night on behalf of the Shoalhaven Lantern Club Sunday lunch alfresco dining $18.50 menu with glass of white, red or sparkling wine

Open 7 days nights by appointment - Around the corner, next door to the old post office

Proprietor Carolyn Katon with local artist John Bookings recommended Downton who displayed nine of his paintings 4464 2349 or 0410 648338 July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 8 Sufferers of osteoarthritis often find that their Medical musts and mentions arthritic aches and pains worsen in winter. Are you on Glucosamine? Perhaps you should Hi and welcome to the elderly. Already I have seen several cases of be. In an effort to keep anti-inflammatory use to another column. the latter in the Valley and I’m sure there will a minimum, regular dosing with simple Winter is truly here be more. Remember that it isn’t too late to be paracetamol can exert a surprising beneficial with a vengeance, the immunised against either or both! effect. longest night of the Asthma attacks can often be precipitated by Finally, to those sufferers of osteoporosis, take year has been and cold snaps and / or winter viruses in susceptible care! We all move a lot more slowly when the gone but the wet, cold weather appears to be far people. Make sure you keep using your weather is colder, and slippery surfaces from from over. preventers and stay warm and dry! the rain and mist don’t help! Falls and fractures How are the webs between your toes? Mine are Eczema often becomes more troublesome and increase. coming along fine thanks duckie! itchy when skin dries out in the cooler winter Warm up and move steadily and carefully. Winter brings several problems to the forefront months. Adding moisturising oils to soothing When I next write, the bulk of winter will be every year. Here is a selection. warm soaks in the bath can be helpful. over and perhaps I’ll be able to address happier Flu and pneumonia regularly rear their heads Vitamin E and / or Evening Primrose Oil taken issues. Stay safe and well. and one often leads to the other, especially in by mouth often also helps. Dr Bob in the Valley.

the tradition of American Arts and Crafts. THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE GRAND CANYON She was certainly a born teacher and a fine (MARY ELIZABETH JANE COLTER 1869 - 1958) interior designer, in whose work one moves from Arts and Crafts to Art Deco. The ADFAS Lecture for July will be little known architect, Mary Elizabeth Jane She was also an architect of character. held in the Berry School of Arts on Colter (1869 - 1958). Millions of tourists see her Hopi Hoise (1905), Thursday, 12th July, 2007 commencing She was a contemporary of Frank Lloyd her Hermit's Rest and Lookout (1914) and her at 7.30 p.m. Wright, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and Edwin Desert View Watchtower (1933) on the South Lutyens. This lecture is not a con trick. Rim of the Grand Canyon, without really Her formation in San Francisco's California It really is about both the Grand Canyon and the looking at them or knowing of the person who School of Design and as a teacher at St. Paul's impact on the buildings of this world famous created them or of the hotel and restaurant Mechanic Arts High School places her firmly in National Park of a remarkable and remarkably chain (the Harvey Company) for which they were created. This lecture introduces some remarkable PUBLIC N OTICE individuals, notably Mary Colter of Irish descent, but also the English born Fred Harvey (1835 - 1901), and the Harvey girls who civilised the West as he civilised its hotels, and The National Parks and Wildlife Service (now a division of the the German - born Herman Schweitzer who Department of Environment and Climate Change) are conducting a 1 started the Company's Indian Department. week per month 1080 Fox Baiting Program in the Kangaroo Valley It also sheds light on the development of and Bugong Areas. Baiting is conducted on various private properties, "National Park Service Rustic" as a distinct National Parks estate, Sydney Catchment Authority estate and Crown contribution to American architecture, on the land. All properties being baited are sign posted with the dates of each architecture of leisure and tourism and on the baiting session. Dog owners are asked to ensure their dogs do not emergence of a genuine concern for an indigenous art, craft and architecture of the wander as dogs are highly susceptible to 1080 poisoning. American South West. For any further information please contact Melinda Norton It even has room for the tourist who grumbled or Alison Prentice at the DECC Highlands Area Office, that they had built the Canyon too close to its Fitzroy Falls on (02) 4887 8244. fine new cocktail - lounged hotel. The lecturer is Mr Clyde Binfield OBE, PhD, MA, FSA Hist S. NADFAS. Clyde Binfield is a man of Kent who spent six years in Cambridge and has lived in Sheffield FOR SALE WHOLESALE NURSERY since 1964. He taught in Cambridge University's History Department where he became Head of the BERRY Department and recently retired with the title Professor Emeritus. He describes himself as a straight - up - and - Wholesale native plant nursery established for 25 years, down historian whose prime focus has been 14 in current location, leasehold. between the late 18th and 20th centuries. His discovery of Banister Fletcher's "History of Architecture on the Comparative Method" Strong, regular customer base includes specialist nurseries in Sydney, trade inspired him to research buildings, their markets, landscape construction companies, councils and the RTA. Huge creators and their settings. potential for expansion. He believes buildings are there to be read, like documents in an archive. Automatic watering systems make this a lifestyle business. Current owners They are there to be explained, like human retiring beings. Above all they are there to be enjoyed. but available for consultancy if training is required. For the historian there can be no such thing as a boring building or a dull place. This explains the broad canvas of his lectures: Expressions of interest to Alison Muller 0428 255 027. Architects, their buildings, and their settings. Bob Harnwell. y

July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 9 Another successful youth-run WildFYREfest

Having recovered enough to do some ambitions more work, I’ve spent a day looking at realised. the video footage of the festival. These are the What made the biggest impression was the main aims of FYRE – to positive energy of the day – EVERYONE provide had fun! affordable Of course, there are still improvements to be entertainment made, but once again, Kangaroo Valley for the whole demonstrated its huge community spirit – well family and to done the Valley! provide youth And didn’t the FYRE Youth team show their in our region stuff! opportunities to Months of dedication and preparation led up to be involved at a huge day of effort and participation. every level and My thanks go out to them for their shining develop example. confidence and The day would not have been possible without skills. the support of the Preschool in presenting the None of the event and a 47 strong team of volunteers, KV FYRE run Public School, and the backing of Shoalhaven events are about City Council and Indent/Music NSW. making money. Many businesses also supported the festival. Anything we make is simply used to produce Particular thanks go to The Friendly Inn Hotel, more youth events. KV Roadhouse, Heritage Saurcut, Space French FYRE is still developing and surprisingly, Polishing and my husband Troy for making the Council tells us that there is no other totally grassroots youth group like us in the Shoalhaven. The support and encouragement of John Wells and Donna Corbyn at Council has been invaluable. To get to the next phase we need your help! We invite new youth members and community mentors and well-wishers to become involved – even if it is only for a limited commitment. Even any thoughts for improvements would be greatly appreciated. So here’s for bigger and better! Our next FYRE event will be the Youth Stage at the Folk Festival on Saturday 8 September. Pinewood Derby a reality – a regional first! This will be followed by our most ambitious We also thank Music Central for sponsoring the project yet – a New Years’ Eve Party for all the Talent Quest; Main Street Studios and Nowra family. Youth Centre for sponsoring the Battle and - Regards, Karen Harrison. Harcourts for providing balloons and showbags.

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Contact: P hilip B road and youths as well as people with industry and 31 M oss S treet, N OWRA, N SW 2 541 teaching experience and experience with festivals and they all told me how they enjoyed Telephone: ( 02) 4 421 7 688 the day enormously. Incorporating the practices of Many commented that it was good to see youth getting a chance to be part of such an event, to Alan C . P eters. P helps & B rown a nd L FJ N orman have a say in what happens, and see those July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 10 Winter Dance another winner!!! towards completing our playground renovation, buying new toys for the children and keeping our fees at an affordable level for families. We could not keep the pre school doors open without the fantastic community THANK YOU EVERYONE! support that the people of this town The Winter Dance 07 has been a most provide, so Thank you very, very much from all the children, families successful fund raiser! and staff of Kangaroo Valley Pre More than 150 people danced the rainy night School. away to the music of The Australian Blues Brothers. Raffle Congratulations to the winners of the raffle! First Prize Kerrie McLeod – Barnes Second Prize Josh Styles. Dancing the night away, the girls come out to play Third Prize Rowan Werfel name was not included the Honour Roll at the Thank you to everyone who sought prizes, Dance. Sorry Wendy! contributed prizes, bought or sold tickets. There are so many people needed to make a The raffle contributed a significant amount to successful event such as this. the fund raising total. We do apologise if we have left out anyone else from our thank you please tell us so we can acknowledge you too! Some special donations have been received from The Kangaroo Valley Road House, There was some competitive bidding on silent Harcourts and Colys auction items and raffle ticket sellers did a Constructions. roaring trade! Thank you for your The bar was pretty busy too! (Thanks Norm and Champion tracer generosity. Pat for tending the bar) We do not yet have a final tally for the event, Other Pre School News but it is We have had our first week of wet weather in estimated that Feeding time for dinosaurs many years! more than (Special thanks to Rachelle Potter, Eileen It is probably the first time these children have $8,000 was Rebbeck, Sue Baker, Janelle Francis and Julie seen so much rain! raised for our Mairinger for their amazing contributions of The children have kept very busy creating little pre time, effort and enthusiasm!) machines with mobilo, building with blocks, school! Our Honour Roll of Winter Dance Contributors sculpting with playdough and plasticine, This money is published in the Voice this month. painting, drawing and making cubby houses. will be well Some special mention must be made to Wendy Some of the children have been making and illustrating a story about a sea monster! Mardi and Jo at the show used, going Allan, who made a generous donation and her Read and Enjoy! The Sea Monster by Taidgh, Harry and Blake. This is a story about a sea monster. He is so BIG and so LONG! He has a million eyes. MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS He has infinity arms. He has infinity sharp, big teeth! Now supplying ‘Carlton’ chainsaw chain He eats metal, wood, shoes, plants and people! He eats houses, bikes, bark and sand! and spare parts He eats pirate ships, buses and treasure! He rides a surfboard. He eats it while he’s New chain for all makes and models surfing! Professional chain sharpening service available He’s got pet snail made out of ice. It goes super fast! Specialising in the servicing of chainsaws , as well as He has a pet worm made out of ice too! power equipment, lawn care equipment We have to clean up his vomit. We have to clean up because it is all our fault. and farm machinery The boss of this place said we had to clean up the monster’s vomit. Complimentary pick-up and delivery We have to sweep it off the playground. He makes this sound: “ whooooooo ” like an Call Simon on 4465 2328 or 0438 274579 alien and a ghost. July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 11 Kangaroo Tales By Joan Bray The King family of Noggarah The King family came to Australia as migrants after the political and social unrest in Ireland in the 18th century. Moses and Mary were passengers on the ‘Sophia’, in 1832, with three of their eight children. They settled in Sydney. Then in 1841, on the ‘Herald’, came Wil1am and his wife Mary, from Co.Tyrone. They made their home in Kiama where they farmed and had a Butcher’s shop. Their children were even more adventurous. When they grew up and married, some took up ‘Selections’ of land further a field, at Gerringong, Broughton Creek, and Jamberoo. One son, John, married his first cousin Elizabeth Dreany, from Co. Armagh, in 1857. They heard about fertile land in Kangaroo Valley and enthusiastically acquired acreage, after the Robertson Land Acts of 1861-2, made property ownership very affordable. A small deposit and annual payment and freehold at the extinguishing of the debt. Their holding was on a bend of the Kangaroo The herds prospered and numbers increased so Nogarrah—the King family home River about 7 km from the Bendeela turnoff. gradually living conditions could be improved. A better house with shingled roof, more rooms and until the first bridge was built in 1879, There had been an aboriginal settlement there, fording the river was the access to it. (A part- ‘Noggarah’, meaning Long Gully and this name and a proper floor, was built. There was plenty of help for farm time school was established in Budgong in they adopted for their property. 1884 and there had been a part- time bush Why did they choose this land? management and daily chores as the King’s children numbered thirteen. school along Bendeela Road from 1876.) In 1859 there was talk of siting the Kangaroo Older children rode horses, often ‘doubling’ Valley township west of this part of the river Five were born at ‘Noggarah’. Maybe the midwife from Upper River, Mrs younger siblings and at lunch time the pony and a survey had been done to link the races, in the paddocks adjoining the school, Shoalhaven by road along the established cattle Clarke helped. The family battled floods and drought, good were a chance to show off superior routes. horsemanship. It was thought suitable, as the site was protected seasons and bad, destructive wallabies, deadly snakes and the irritating flies and mosquitoes. Probably activated young brains for the by the Moolatoo escarpment and adjacent to the afternoon lessons. northern stock route from Sutton Forest, Despite the diligence and housekeeping skills of Elizabeth, the living conditions were fairly These same boys and girls became fine riders through the Meryla Pass and across the river at and enjoyed the equestrian activities at the Crewe’s Point to Budgong, where the early primitive and the children’s schooling was very basic. annual shows in the district. cattlemen had their holdings. (Continued on page 18) But perhaps they just followed the sound of the The Kangaroo Valley Primary opened in 1871, timber getters axes, making inroads into these hardwood forests. John and Elizabeth were determined pioneers and with 500 acres of fertile land at Kangaroo Valley their disposal set to with a will to establish a dairy farm. They built a slab cabin with a bark roof and earthen floor. Supermarket One big room with a curtain to divide the sleeping area, a fireplace with a chimney and an outhouse for bathing and washing. 4465 1512 Nothing fancy for the first few years as time, energy and financial resources needed to be Hello and welcome to the Valley! devoted to clearing the land, planting feed for the cattle and earning a living from dairying. We have the one-stop-shop for all your The tools were hoes, spades, brush hooks, mallets and a cross cut saw. everyday and weekend needs Supplies were brought in by pack horses Groceries Specialty breads over the narrow tracks from Wollongong and the arduous trip was made by John Delicatessen Frozen foods every three months. The family made their own bread and grew fruit Fresh fruit and vegetables DVD hire and vegetables and of course had the produce Chemist lines Video hire from the milk and cream. To keep out the ever hungry wallabies and the Newspapers Magazines cattle in, fences were erected around the Moss Vale Road Kangaroo Valley property and the crops. July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 12 Historical society activity report The monthly meeting of the Historical Then visitors will be able to move freely Society was held on Tuesday 19 th June around the exhibits and enjoying at the Pioneer Park Museum. learning about their uses and histories. The President Garth Chittick welcomed two The Society has been receiving a number new members Dr Bob Sims and is wife Tracy. of requests from people tracing their We hope they will enjoy contributing to the heritage in the Valley and requiring worthwhile endeavours of this Society. photos of their forebears. The Project on the Tallowa Dam years, before Thanks to the expertise of David Hill and after its construction is being continued and the wonders of the electronic age we under the able guidance of Gerry Garrett. shall soon be able to offer this service at Anyone having more information about this the Museum. There will be a charge involved for these interesting time in the Valley please ‘phone Doris Good—leaving the valley but not her memories Gerry on 44 651 419. photos and this will vary depending on The project is due for completion in August so the quality required. We are fortunate to have multi-skilled residents there is still time to contribute. More on this service when it is up and running living here and maybe there is someone willing The Machinery shed has been completed but we end of August. to help in this area. have a small problem in relation to naming the On this theme we are seeking the voluntary An afternoon tea was held for Doris Good on pieces displayed. services of an Archivist, to help our Secretary, this her last Meeting before changing residence Some we have successfully identified but Cathy Zarbo with the filing of the Historical to North Nowra. others were used on farms well before our time, information that comes to the Museum from Doris is a Life Member of the Historical so we are on a mission to complete the puzzle many people who have past family connections Society and as with all the Associations she has before the end of the year. with the Valley. been involved with in her long years in the Valley, she has given generously of her time and effort to the Museum and the Society. We shall miss her and wish her well. The Historical Society is the ‘think tank’ of the Museum and we are always keen to enhance LIFEGUARDS WANTED our capacity to fulfil this activity. We just love to welcome new members, so if you have an interest in preserving the Historical data and artefacts from a bygone period of the Kangaroo Valley Swimming Pool Committee invite those interested Valley, we would welcome your interest and in being lifeguards for the 2007/8 season to: participation. Please ‘phone Garth Chittick for a chat on our ! Submit a resume to PO Box 6002, aims and aspirations. He has a great love for the Valley and a long Kangaroo Valley by 31 July 2007 and/or family association here. Tel. 44651367 Joan Bray ! Contact Lorraine Mairinger on 4465 1031 or Tim Sta- Have you been smoking? pleton on 4465 1877 for further information. Coughing dogs! Our vet’s special report Kangaroo Valley Swimming Pool is a project of Kangaroo Valley Lions Club. As strange as it may seem I have actually encountered several senior dogs that I am sure had the same smokers cough, their owners sure did! However, as you can imagine, this is quite an uncommon reason for dogs to cough. The most common reason for elderly dogs to cough is heart disease, closely followed by primary respiratory disease, allergies and foreign bodies. Cardiac and respiratory diseases often occur simultaneously however it is important to identify the primary disease as the treatment regimes differ considerably. The type (dry, hacking, gagging, wet, productive) and duration (acute or chronic) of the cough and the age and breed of the dog can help to identify the underlying cause. Commonly, vets listen to your dog’s heart and lungs and examine your dog’s airway for signs of disease. 30 years Electrical experience News stories please to [email protected] July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 13 Dead snakes grow on trees Reflections

Dead snakes grow on trees, like apples normal when they come visiting? experience actually and oranges and lemons. I know we’ve hunted for bears with great develop completely solemnity. different views and Three-year-old Darby had seen it with his Lack of success has been no deterrent. outlooks. Is our truth own eyes; his grandfather had pointed to We’ve been delighted with the little foil any more valid than the tiger snake hanging over the branch of wrapped chocolate surprises that the fairies other truths just the Illawarra Flame tree, the one with the sometimes leave under stones and logs on a because we have seen funny shaped leaves that stood right magical rainforest path. and believed it? behind the cabin. The bower bird nest, with its turreted walls Are our own “That’s a snake, Darby. hiding such a strange assortment of blue knick- preconceptions It’s dead now, but if you see one of those in the knacks, of course is a castle inhabited by fairy actually falsehoods, grass keep well away from it.” kings and queens and princesses. based on a premise by Jenelle Brangwin Months later when Darby and his twin brother, That there’s a dragon that sits on the rock slab that was formed on Finn, and I were sitting round the kitchen table near our creek crossing is completely normal, insufficient evidence? talking about all the things that grow on trees, even though he may be tiny in our eyes. In the Are they, in fact, dead snakes growing on trees? like apples and oranges and lemons, all of world of a three-year-old everything is possible. The three-year-old looks at the world with a which they had seen growing on our trees, They believe what they see. magical acceptance and optimism. Darby had come out with this statement. They see, therefore it is. In many ways it would be wonderful if we The image of the dead snake “growing” on the But how much do we as adults allow the literal could take that view with us into adulthood. tree had obviously lodged firmly in his mind. to limit our understanding so that we can But it doesn’t allow for varying shades of grey, What does “dead” mean to a three year old? believe only what we can see? for many differences all being valid. Obviously not the end of life because in his Is that one of the problems with our society Despite that, it is reassuring to know that when eyes a dead snake grew. today; not only today, but in centuries past as my grandchildren are here I can forget grey and Did he look at all our trees for more dead well? revel in the glittering sharpness of black and snakes growing, or perhaps a dead wallaby or We observe customs and ideas that are outside white and all the other solid colours as I take possum? our realm of experience and judge them on the joy in their view of the world, where magic is What other things do the fertile minds of three basis of our own knowledge, not often aware normal and the rainforest is host to everyday and four and five year olds imagine or take as that we are doing so, or that different sorts of miracles.

! Ensure all drench is deposited in the reproduce, passing on their ‘resistant’ genes to Pet corner pharynx, not the mouth. the next generation. Leaving goats undrenched ! Starve the animal for 12hours before allows survival of worms which are susceptible Worm control in drenching to drench, to dilute the gene pool, slowing the ! Benzimadoles - give two doses, development of resistance. Goats – no kidding 12hours apart (NOT in combination Other Methods to be used in Conjunction with starving) around! with Drenching ! Drench selectively by targeting the Whilst worms were once easily treated by the 20% of the flock, which carries 80% Worms are one of the biggest problems for use of drenches, resistance to these drenches is of the worms. Individuals requiring goat owners world wide, as goats never rapidly developing. There are now no new drench can be identified using the develop adequate host immunity. drenches on the horizon, hence worm control is FAMACHA™ system. There are four main types of worms which becoming increasingly difficult in goats. The ‘in Refugia’ Theory affect goats in the coastal region of South Pasture Management for Worm Control At drenching susceptible worms are killed, NSW: ! Decrease stocking rates leaving resistant worms to survive and ! Haemonchus contortus (Barber’s (Continued on page 34) Pole Worm) ! Ostertagia ! Trichostrongylus J. T. Rebbeck - Earthmoving Contractor ! Nematodirus 4465 1329 Mobile 0414 744 258 Faecal Egg Count Reduction Tests (FECR) This tests for drench resistance. The FECR also identifies the types of worms in the herd. In order to test for drench resistant strains of worms on your property two FECRs should be performed both prior and 7-10days post drench. There should be a >90% reduction. Smart Drenching ! Perform an FECR to identify the type of worm and select an appropriate drench. ! Weigh your animals to ensure accurate dosing. ! Goats have a faster metabolism than sheep/cattle so use 1.5-2 times the dose rate. Increasing the Efficacy of Drenching Reliable s ervice, ! Use the dose rate of the heaviest animal when drenching excellent e quipment, c ompetitive q uotes. July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 14

KangarooValley Garden group second annual chicken run Garden Group somewhere high in the Alps and last seen in generously showed us his current crop and the “The Sound of Music”. incubator that he uses to produce the fine th After a lunch out of the weather we felt fortified specimens we saw. The weather on Thursday, June 7 With the light beginning to fade we drove up really sorted out the chooks from the into the rainforest and the Loneragan’s perma- hens. culture farm where David topped off a good A group of about 30 people started out on day by patiently explaining the value of the Garden Group’s Second Annual chickens in the process of creating good soil, Chicken Run and what a wet and demonstrated his gypsy caravan hen house and wonderful day it was. then showed us another chook hut with gadgets Brian, the Security Guard, opened the gates of and happy chickens. Ellywan and we were allowed to wander around The whole time we were accompanied by his the garden and also admire the chicken run, Maremma which had apparently been designed by the to continue the trek and visited Don Johnson’s dog: he architect who was commissioned to build the fabulous vegetable garden and bird collection. guards the house. I consider him to be, arguably, the most poultry from The choko vine that was growing gracefully knowledgeable man in the valley when it comes foxes and the over the wire to chickens, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys perimeters of will surely (and there are many more varieties of feathered the yards from become a friends in his equally capable care) and he wombats – an fashion ingenious statement for solution to that perennial problem of predators all valley hen that the whole Valley faces on a daily basis. houses in We would like to thank those owners who so future. generously shared their chickens’ homes with Then we made our way up to Alcheringa where, us and where possible, gave of their time to after gaping at the view from the terrace, we all improve our knowledge and appreciation of fell in love with the brand new chicken coop, these delightfully productive birds. which looks rather like a small church Lee Sharam Dr B ob ( Sims) M B, B S – F amily D octor The Secret is Out in the Valley Kangaroo Valley Ambulance Community Complex Kangaroo Valley is one of only seven fully enclosed valleys in the world. DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND HIS CONTROL, Perhaps that’s why it’s been able to Dr BOB IS NO LONGER ABLE TO PROVIDE REGULAR CONSULTATIONS keep a secret over the last few years. Beautiful olive groves have been quietly planted ON MONDAYS. and lovingly tended to by local farmers; and Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9 am – 12 pm, 2 pm-5 pm they are now beginning to bear fruit. (by appointment) – REMAINS UNCHANGED It takes olive trees five years before they Available at other times for urgent attendances produce their first crop, and it would seem the rich volcanic soils and the unique microclimate

of Kangaroo Valley have proved to be an For appointments and enquiries phone: 0403 037 309 idyllic region for the growing of olives. There’s also no doubt about the beauty of the secret groves, with the soft pale grey-green leaves of the trees contrasted with the vibrant green pastures of the valley, all nestled below Berry Vets the spectacular escarpments the Valley is renowned for. Australia currently imports most of its olives. in The olive market in Australia is rapidly developing; in every state an ever-growing number of olive groves are being established in Kangaroo Valley order to satisfy the growing wish for good quality local produce. Kangaroo Valley now has more than 4,000 Consultations between 1 0 a nd 1 2 a m Tuesday trees with a mix of varieties, producing olives for both table olives and oil. (House calls available after 12 noon) Varieties include Kalamata, Jumbo Kalamata, Oil Kalamata, Manzanillo, Frantoio, Paragon, Koroneiki, Corrigiola, Ligurian and Nevillo Consultation by appointment Blanco. Last year the Valley growers met to share their Please phone: 4464-1899 experiences and discuss how to process their olives. It became very clear that there was an Address: 11 Rectory Park Way, Kangaroo Valley opportunity to set up a local processing plant (Continued on page 34) July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 15 called a "margin". A bank taking an interest in Kangaroo Valley! Whenever you save or borrow, the bank earns a margin, which of course usually goes straight to For some years now, since the NAB support and involvement in the new bank. head office. went west, Kangaroo Valley has been So what is a Bendigo Community Bank? The difference with a Community Bank branch bank-less. In 1998, Bendigo Bank launched an is that your community directly shares this Thanks to Brian and Esther at the Kangaroo innovative program to return branch banking margin income. Valley Post Office and the internet, some to communities disenfranchised by the Any profit the Community Bank branch makes banking services are available but how often do numerous branch closures across Australia after deducting operating expenses can then be we still have to make the trip to Nowra or during the 1990s. ploughed straight back into supporting local Bowral? A Community Bank sees local communities community needs. In 2001, residents from Broger’s Creek form a company to purchase from Bendigo What can I do to help? launched the idea of a local Bendigo the right to operate a franchised Bendigo 1. Pledge your banking business to the new Community Bank. Bank branch. Bendigo provides banking bank to show local support by filling the form In 2003, the idea was also raised in public support and revenue is shared with the locally in below. Please fill out the form in good faith meetings in Kangaroo Valley. owned company. but note that you are not committed to moving Today a Nowra based initiative already is well More than 190 of these branches are now your business if for some reason it proves advanced in the establishment of a “regional” operating throughout Australia. impractical. Bendigo Community Bank. Why should you bring your banking to the 2. Invest in the bank by buying shares. The level of facilities that could be provided for Community Bank branch? Would you like more information? the Valley by this new regional bank depends Because by supporting your Community Ring Gilbert Beek on 0412 116 044 on the level of local support and involvement in Bank branch, you are directly supporting your or grab an information pack from the the new bank. community. Lazyfish Technology shop The level of facilities that could be provided for Banks make profits from the differences in in the main street, Kangaroo Valley. the Valley would depend on the level of local interest rates between deposits and loans, http://www.bendigobank.com.au/public/community_bank Name: Address: Occupation: Signature: Phone BH: Phone AH: Mobile: Email: What community projects would you like to see funded in your area?

Banking ! Would you like to support the Nowra Community Bank Project by transferring your banking business to the branch? Do you currently bank with Bendigo Bank? ! Yes ! No If no, would you like Bendigo Bank to contact your about your banking business to support the Nowra Community Bank Project? ! Yes ! No Investing ! Yes, I would like to invest in the establishment of Nowra Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank. Pledge amount $______(between $500 and $50,000). Money is not required now – this is not a legal binding document. This is an indicative Pledge of support. Please send completed forms to PO Box 433, Nowra NSW 2541 or leave them at the Lazyfish Technology shop in the main street, Kangaroo Valley. Robert Morgan July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 16 Human interest Corinthians ch.12 and Colossians ch.3, love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s stories, news and explaining that just as our bodies need all of its friends.” happenings from our parts to work in unison so it is necessary for the But that man didn’t even know the woman he Kangaroo Valley whole congregation to work together using our was helping out! gifts and talents for the benefit of each other There has been lots of discussion on television churches and not just for ourselves. shows and in cafes and pubs around the country Compiled by Around 30 of us met for a soup and pizza night about whether that young man did the right Ron Bower at the home of Laurie and Margaret Barton to thing or not. Anglican Church - hear John and Remy Tan speak on their I must say that I admire his courage. experiences with the Far East Broadcasting I’m not sure I would have had the guts to Church of the Good Shepherd Company while stationed in the Philippines. intervene. We wish Doris Good all the best as she moves However, he couldn’t ignore what was We were all saddened by the passing of to Clelland Lodge at North Nowra. She has happening in front of him – he was moved by Jean Wright, the mother of; Barry, been very much a part of our Church for 89 compassion to go to the woman’s aid. He was (previously deceased) Laurie and years. just like the good Samaritan, who the bible tells Warren. She played the organ for 70 years and was us “was moved with pity” when he saw the man Jean had been at the Mayflower Village in involved in a range of children and adult who had been robbed, beaten up and left for Gerringong for the past 10 years. ministry roles. dead on the road. The funeral was held on Tuesday 1 June. The Her contribution and commitment over the “Compassion” is something that is mentioned Rev. Bob Andrews, flew back from Tasmania, many years is greatly appreciated. quite often in the Bible. to conduct the service. Doris lives her Christian faith and is an It is a complex concept, but basically the word Jean was a vital part of our church and her example for us all. means “to feel with.” Christian witness had an impact throughout the . In the New Testament, five different Greek community. Uniting Church words have been translated as compassion. She was loved and respected by all who knew One has also been translated as “sympathy” – Compassion and “to suffer with.” her. the murdered Good Samaritan This was clearly shown by the number of Another means “to have mercy” or “to show family and friends in attendance and the kindness.” I’ve been bumping up against the word glowing praise given by all who spoke. “When Jesus went ashore, he saw a great compassion a lot lately and in amongst that has Fiona Reid was the speaker at the end of term crowd; and he had compassion for them and come this terrible tragedy of the “Good family service and during the school holidays cured their sick.” Samaritan” murder in Melbourne. there will be only one service each Sunday These words from Mathew 14:14 record one of It was a shocking thing that a man who went to during the school holidays. Sunday 1, 8, 15 the many times that Jesus was moved by the aid of a woman in distress would end up suffering to have compassion on an individual July; one service only at 9:30am. lying dead on the road. Rod Driver was one of the speakers during the or a group. I guess he might have expected to get a few month and he both challenged and encouraged We hear stories these days about people who bruises, but not to be shot. us as he spoke on the passages from 1 (Continued on page 25) Jesus is quoted as saying “No one has greater ‘Home Comforts in the Kangaroo Valley’ 146 Moss Vale Rd., Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577

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Denise Kidd, Manager Trish and John Griffiths – Proprietors July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 17 FRIENDS OF THE BRUSH-TAILED ROCK WALLABY INCORPORATED ABN 71 795 420 274 PO BOX 6182 KANGAROO VALLEY NSW 2577 www.rockwallaby.org.au [email protected] total of 21 animals) in breeding Newsletter - July 2007 facilities. An Autumn fox shooting and These animals have come from President’s Report…. Hunter Valley, Shoalhaven and Dear Friends, trapping program is presently taking place in the Kangaroo Blue Mountains.

Valley, Bugong, and Illaroo areas. Pouch young are now present in Well the most important news we three of these groups. have to tell you is that on 4th There was another Grand Parade at the Kangaroo Valley A&H Show Another two breeding groups still April, 2007 a healthy sub-adult need to be captured from the wild Brush-tailed Rock-Wallaby male, this year and the Friends participated with a float and once appropriate sites are found. approximately 20 months old, was In the Shoalhaven, funding trapped at the site of the Kangaroo members walking ahead around the arena with a large new banner received from the Hawkesbury/ River colony and transferred to Nepean CMA has been used to Waterfall Springs Conservation and placards. We have also had the Friends video extend our baiting program and to area for inclusion in the captive continue our fox shooting program. breeding program. "Bouncing Back" converted to DVD and are in the process of having Over the past 12 months we have This BTRW, named "Warugul", has had total of 49 bait takes by foxes been put into Enclosure no. 43 new covers made for these. A comprehensive Bushcare Group and 43 foxes shot. Thanks to all which is the enclosure the Friends landholders participating in the sponsored a few years ago. Action Plan has just been completed, as the Friends' group is baiting and shooting programs for After a couple of weeks of being in their support. the enclosure alone, enabling him a registered Bushcare Group, and has been sent into Shoalhaven Over 100 fresh rock-wallaby scats to establish himself as "king pin" of from four colonies within the that area, he had two young Council. The Friends are grateful to the Shoalhaven were collected over the females from the Watagan past three months and their Mountains brought in to join him. Fitzroy Falls Visitor's Centre for the selling of the last of the Friends' genetics determined. The Recovery Team for the BTRW The results of this sample analysis in NSW has always been very keen merchandise and for the accommodation of a donation box suggests that there are between to have a BTRW from Kangaroo seven and 16 individuals at three Valley included in the captive at the Centre. Thank you to Lindy Ross Real of the colonies and only one animal breeding program for the purpose th Estate and Harcourts Real Estate remaining at the 4 colony. of genetic diversity. We have also just completed the Fortunately there were enough for taking the Friends' brochures and membership forms for 2007 monitoring sessions of three males in the colony to carry on the of these BTRW colonies as part of breeding in the wild, for Warugul inclusion in their mail outs. Thank you also for the support our obligations to the NSW Fox to be able to be taken for the Threat Abatement Plan and its program. given to the Friends' group and their work, by Crystal Creek state-wide monitoring of the After more than two years of impact of fox control on BTRW. meetings and discussions and a Meadows B&B and Day Spa and which is ongoing. The results of this monitoring new remote-controlled trap suggest that two of these colonies designed and made, the Recovery This is much appreciated. We still need members. are at relatively stable levels while Team with help from some of the the third (which we now believe members of the Executive, were Please encourage others to join. has the one animal left) has successful. Many thanks, declined continually over the past The Executive Committee of the Susan Robertson , 5 years. We are now urgently Friends will regularly be in contact President . trying to find out what our options with Waterfall Springs and other NPWS News…. are to conserve this colony before it Recovery Team members for the Just to keep everyone up to date, disappears forever. purpose of keeping in touch with the current Technical officers Warugul's well-being and working on the Brush-tailed Rock- reproductive progress. Finally, just a reminder to all local wallaby program conducting fox Our new website is up and running residents that we are still doing baiting and monitoring works are having been designed and monthly baiting in Kangaroo Valley Alison Prentice and Juliet Dingle. implemented by Morf Design. and 4 sessions a year in the In regards to the NSW BTRW If you would like to have a look the Illaroo/Bugong area. Please ensure Captive Breeding program there web is www.rockwallaby.org.au . that all dogs are kept under control are a total of six breeding groups (a July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 18 Dairy Cow-1894. Kangaroo Tales We thank Dixon and the late Joan (nee Strong) New home for By Joan Bray King of Wyong, for their generosity and their daughter Margaret Duggan for facilitating the Valley lady (Continued from page 11) donations. Nugent’s store provided essentials, and a Post Dixon was the only son of Frederick King Office, from 1870. [1877-1961] and Olive Dick [1883-1967]. His The Commercial and Pioneer Hotels and the father, Frederick was born at ‘Noggarah’ and National Hall were a welcome addition to social was the eleventh child of Elizabeth [1835-1912] life between 1875 and 1891 and the mail and John [1827-1917] coaches ran from 1879. Another son, William had property in the Karnovosky’s Commonwealth Store, south of Kiama District and there is a Commemorative Barrengarry on the Moss Vale Road, opened for Window in the local Anglican Church, to the business in 1887 and carried a great variety of memory of Mary and William. stock. John King JP was well respected in the Gradually the town became self sufficient community. and boasted a smithy, baker, butcher, tailor, He was a happy man, on 2 nd Feb 1898, when general store, village newspaper, several in company with Elizabeth and driving a churches, a race track, show ground, ribbon decked buggy with a pair of fine Doris Good has decided to move to a horses, he was the first to cross the brightly cemetery and sales yards. new home in Nowra. The widening of the mountain tracks for safer decorated bridge and declare it open for She was born in the Valley in 1917, attended roads and access to the Valley, were traffic! the local school and brought up her family improvements that John and Elizabeth and their John had been a dedicated advocate for the first here. family were here to see. and second bridges and could be trusted to This delightful lady has always been a willing By the close of the Century the population of deliver a fine speech to mark any occasion! and stalwart worker for the Community in 200 in the 1860’s, had more than tripled twice The Kings had 13 children and many many capacities and has the honour of Life over. grandchildren. Memberships of the CWA and The Historical John was a meticulous and innovative farmer. Some of their progeny have stayed in the Society. He conferred with other dairymen in the area on general district, others have ventured to Always cheerful and with a ready smile she has breeding methods with the AIS herds, that most locations throughout the nation. many friends in the Valley and her presence at of them milked. They have pursued varied careers and always local events will be missed. His farm had one of the first steam driven endeavoured to excel. However she has decided it is time to lead a cream separator and he sent his produce to The property and homestead at ‘Noggarah’, has quieter life and we wish her good health, the Jamberoo Butter Factory. faded into history and John and Elizabeth are contentment and the enjoyment of new friends. The ‘butter track’, which skirted Broger’s resting in Kangaroo Valley Cemetery, but the Joan Bray Creek. and wandered down over Woodhill Gap family researchers have ensured that their to Broughton Creek (later Berry), Jamberoo and contribution to the early prosperity of the visited her only once and she was never Kiama, was the route taken by the packhorses Valley will not be forgotten. included in any family celebrations. and you can imagine the churning that went on This place could well be what unites them all, A pity as they missed the joy of another eleven inside the cans before they arrived. their ‘spiritual home’. grandchildren! The Port for Kangaroo Valley’s produce of I am indebted to Margaret Duggan for Mary Alice [Granny Reilly nee King] bore the timber, hides and tallow, was at Bombo, where supplying me with valuable records of her banishment well and perhaps wondered, why Broughton Creek joined the Mill stream. father’s and her mother’s (the Strongs of the fact that her parents were first cousins was Small coastal steam ships carried the produce to Woodhill and Upper Broger’s Creek) families. tolerated, when her marriage to her Uncle’s son the Sydney Market. Also to Margaret Edler and Heather King for was not! These were owned by Patrick O’ Mara, the son interesting family anecdotes and the family The first Baker in Kangaroo Valley was Arthur of another Irish emigrant. history book she has compiled. Grimmell. New settlers coming into the Valley, mostly by The Family Reunion in 2006 was a His widow married William Henry King, in these steamers, to take up ‘selection’, would wonderful success with many branches of the 1888 and they carried on that business for a few need to load their packhorses with supplies here family finding out where they’ fitted’’ into years. before making the steep ascent and continuing the ever growing ‘Family Tree’. All Family information has been faithfully down to Broger’s Creek and beyond. One branch, the descendants of the ‘black researched and kept by descendants of the In these areas, the cedar getters had been busy sheep’ had not made contact for 125 years. many branches of the original King family from the 1830’s and the dairy farmers were not Theirs is an interesting story. and without these accounts of what life was slow to follow into the cleared lands. David Willis is a great, great grandson of John like for the C19th pioneers, knowledge of There were seven Butter Factories in the and Elizabeth King and he has this account of this period in our District would be Valley, at various times from 1888-1925, ‘colonial snobbery’ which shows another side incomplete. when the dairy industry here was flourishing of ‘society’ in Kangaroo Valley in the 19th When the old Kangaroo Valley School was and very profitable. century. replaced, the wash house and bathroom were The factories were at Sawyer’s Creek, The Kings had done well in their adopted land retained for some years, then in 1940 bought by Barrengarry, Upper River, Glenmurray, and were well respected in this district. Mr Hill and erected at ‘Noggarah’ on the site of Wattamolla, Woodhill, and Bellawangara. They reared a large family who married well the original house. Berry opened in 1895 and was the largest in the and made their parents proud. The property was later owned by the Boomer State. But there was a ‘black sheep’. family. In 1902 the Nowra Co-op Dairy Company was In 1880, at ‘Noggarah’, Alice King, second After the decision was made to build the built at Bomaderry. eldest, married Samuel Reilly, a builder of Tallowa Dam some of the old settlers’ houses John King was a successful competitor at the A stone fences, and the family were not were moved to other locations. & H Show and the three silver cups, symbols of pleased. She had married ‘beneath her’. The foundations of the King’s homestead are his achievements, have recently been donated to The couple were very successful: farmed three still by the River, the orchard unattended, but the Historical Society by his great sheep and wheat farms at Cumnock, still bearing fruit in silent remembrance of grandchildren. concurrently and managed a local Carrying busier times. They were for Champion Keg of Butter-1891, Business. ‘Noggarah’ remains a name on the local Champion Table Butter-1894, and Champion The affluent, Kangaroo Valley, King parents map, the home, merely a photograph. July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 19 Special tribute concert a festival highlight The Saturday afternoon Australian background, he grew up in Canberra Please see the website for more details. of the festival weekend and excelled at both scholastic and sporting Fyre concert this year will be a special endeavours at St Joseph’s College in Sydney, On the Saturday afternoon, during the treat. where he was a scholarship student. Denis Kevans concert, there will be an event He enrolled as a medicine student at the The works of the late Denis Kevans an oft-times staged in one of the main marquees at the University of Sydney but soon followed his resident of the Upper River, will be celebrated showground by the local youth group FYRE. heart into the study of literature and politics. in a tribute concert at the Upper River Hall: ten This will feature bands selected by that group He was a star performer on the cricket field and of his best-loved works will be presented as for their energy and original music: if you was selected by Sir Robert Menzies to play in poetry and song by some of Folk’s most enjoyed the recent Battle of the Bands, this will the Prime Minister’s XI in the traditional match popular artists, selected for the event by Denis’ be the concert for you. Saturday afternoon against the visiting English team in 1958. daughter Sophia. passes at a very reasonable rate will be A beautiful irony exists between the devotion of The Shoalhaven Folk Club is delighted to have available at he festival office. the PM to the Queen and Australia’s English heritage and the loyalty of the young cricketer to Republicanism and an Irish heritage. Denis Kevans re-enrolled in the University of Sydney in 1959 where he completed a Bachelor of Arts while working on building sites and becoming a member of the BLF. His studies of the works of Lawson and Paterson immersed him in the working class history of the country from the time of the convicts and from about this time his poetry began to appear in various publications, for one of which, Realist Writer, he would serve as a board member some years later. His death, in August 2005, came only months Kate Fagan to be a featured performer after that of his brother Jacko, who was also Kid’s Festival well known in the Folk community. For the children, and those who love some (Biographical details for this article, although good, light-hearted entertainment there is a not directly quoted, are taken from an obituary program of music, song, storytelling, dance and written by Bob Fagan.) The late Denis Kevans fun for you. Visit the Kid’s festival tent for The artists chosen by Sophia Kevans to appear been asked to host this event. some of the best fun you will find anywhere: in the ten items of the tribute concert are: The attendance at this concert will be ticketed entertainers such as Margaret Bradford, The separately and the Folk Club will donate Sonia Bennett and Loosely Woven Puddin’ Eaters, Velma McKeachie and others proceeds from these ticket sales to the Vic Jeffries to be confirmed. maintenance of the upper River Hall. Arch Bishop Tickets to the festival are available now on the A courtesy bus for ticket holders will run from Wyn Jones website through Moshtix, or through the the showground to prevent congestion on the Gregory North Kangaroo Valley Supermarket. road and minimise parking problems. Seamus Gill Early bird ticket prices are a very generous $15 For those who don’t know his works, here is an Milton Taylor off the adult gate price: buy early and save. introduction to the man behind the writing: Bob Fagan www.kvfolk.shoalhaven.info Denis Kevans (1939 – 2005) was known widely Kate Fagan [email protected] as Australia’s ‘Poet Lorikeet’. Enda Kenny He was a prolific and unashamedly political poet whose literary output spanned 46 years. His works reflect his lifelong commitment to socialism, republicanism and the peace and environment movements. From an Irish-

Bob Fagan July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 20 Kangaroo Valley — Remexio Partnership

Kangaroo Valley – Remexio Partnership presents The Song Company does it again with News from East Timor Two young women from Remexio have “Songs of Oz” expressed a desire to train as teachers. Domingas and Azeka have finished high The Song Company’s performance school and are willing to move to the “Songs of Oz” under the direction of town of Baucau to undertake three years Roland Peelman on Saturday 9th June of study at the only teacher training provided yet another powerful example college in the country. Simone Young of the music performance enjoyment This is quite brave of them, especially The divine Simone Young available to Valley residents. given the unrest in the country over the and Alexander Soddy , from And what a performance it was. past 15 months, as Baucau is in the east of Hamburg State Opera The concert presented a third opportunity the country and Remexio is considered part will perform to enjoy the talents of this wonderful group of the “west”. Thankfully, the political a piano (four hands) arrangement of singers and musicians. situation appears to be considerably calmer by Engelbert Humperdinck of Once again we were treated to a buffet of of late. We are delighted that Domingas Richard Wagner’s pieces ranging from a remarkable and Azeka want to take this step and are arrangement of “Waltzing Matilda”, pleased to offer them scholarships for the Parsifal , complete with some interesting foreign duration of the course. These will include with narration in German and English, language infusions, to the evocative a living-away-from-home allowance, and meanderings of three Torres Straight funds to cover the cost of transport to and at Villa Music venue, Islander Songs – “Baz Wed” (Cloud Song) from Remexio, so they can return home from Stephen Island, “Payb Mangai regularly. 427 Tourist Road, Bellawongarah, Thihu” (Five Pointed Star) from Dauan We also have the chance to help another Island, and “Seri/Sager Mape Au Sik Sik” young woman, Adelina, to complete her 2.30 pm on from Darnley Island. Economics course at Dili University. She Sunday 12th August And Martin and Peter Wesley-Smith’s previously had to abandon her studies works were not overlooked nor undersung because she had no money for fees and 2007 when the Company’s enchanting voices living expenses. University fees in East this unique event will raise funds switched to a suite of “Tommy Tanna”, Timor are in the hundreds rather than the “Recollections from a Foreign thousands of dollars, but in such a poor for our projects in East Timor. More information and bookings at: Minister” (text by Alexander Downer, country, any fees at all can be a barrier to http://www.wesley-smith.info/parsifal.html from his testimony to the Cole Enquiry), getting an education. Libby Turnock “We must be off” (from “Boojum!”, which is to do with Nonsense, Truth and Lewis Carroll) and more. A delicious supper and a cup of gluhwein Firewood at interval provided a short, social interlude to compare notes. The feast continued with a medley of short, Mixed hardwood sometimes amusing, but in every case, riveting forays into some well-known Oz $80 trailer load (7 x 4) themes. All in all, a consuming repertoire, an electrifying performance and a really delivered daily quite unforgettable aftertaste. A special thanks and congratulations to all members of the Kangaroo Valley – pensioner discounts Remexio Partnership for their efforts in hosting the evening and also to Martin Wesley-Smith for yet another of his PH. 44 460 474 brilliant initiatives in bringing world-class performance to our midst (or is that mist?). Mob. 0429 917 893 More please! Peter Morgan July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 21 What nature offers by Rosemary Stanton Among the many wonderful foods produced in Muesli this country, there are some nutritional winners. The combination of oats, wheatgerm, seeds This month I've chosen foods that have some (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin), dried fruits and special health-giving characteristics. nuts provides a nutritional package that is hard Asian greens to beat with its protein, vitamins, minerals, Winners because of their fibre, vitamin C, beta essential fatty acids and dietary fibre. Muesli is carotene (which the body converts to vitamin slowly digested and so provides long-lasting A), folate and many antioxidants and their low energy. Studies also show that after a high- content of oxalic acid (which ties up the iron in fibre breakfast, most people eat less fat Oranges vegies like spinach). Chrysanthemum leaves, throughout the day. Of 32 studies of vitamin C supplements, only mustard cabbage, tatsoi or Chinese broccoli are Tip : Buy natural muesli or make your own to one found any advantage for colds – and then, also good sources of calcium. avoid the fatty toasted varieties less than half a day's reduction in symptoms. Tip : The greener the leaves, the higher the Nuts By contrast, an orange gives you vitamin C in antioxidant levels. Nuts are nutritious with protein, fibre, iron, synergy with beta carotene and an extensive Avocado zinc, calcium, vitamin E and seven of the eight range of protective bioflavonoids. One of the few fruits that contains fat, but it's B complex vitamins, but they're often rejected Tip : Eat the orange rather than just drinking the 'good' unsaturated fat and half an avocado also because they're high in fat. However, their fats juice so you get the fibre. gives you almost 50% of the Recommended contain essential fatty acids needed by the brain Sour dough bread Dietary Intake (RDI) for vitamin E. and nervous system and many studies show that Apart from its superb flavour, the long proving Tip : Use avocado as a spread – it has a quarter nuts lower blood cholesterol. No study has time which sour dough needs for its wild yeasts the fat of yellow spreads. found any weight gain among participants who to work, changes the nature of the starch Berries eat about 30g of nuts. Nuts also contain natural granules so the starch is broken down slowly Half a punnet of most types of berries provides protective sterols and are rich in arginine, an within the intestine. Most packaged breads are a full day's supply of vitamin C, plus folate and amino acid that relaxes the walls of the blood made by adding rapid dough risers which about 20 different phenolic antioxidants. The vessels and improves heart health. Eating nuts change the starch so it's digested rapidly and tiny seeds in berries are also an excellent source once a week can lower heart attacks by 25%. has a high glycaemic index (GI). of fibre and blackberries and blueberries are Tip : Toast nuts on a dry frying pan for Tip : Don't be taken in by breads with sour good sources of vitamin E. maximum flavour. dough flavouring Tip : Add a few strawberries or blueberries as a Oats Yoghurt lunch box treat for kids When the Scots ate porridge, their rates of heart The bacteria in yoghurt partially digest the Broccoli disease were low. They gave up oats and heart lactose in milk, making yoghurt a suitable Broccoli has a formidable array of vitamins (C, disease rates in Scotland soared. Oats are source of calcium for those who are lactose E, folate and beta carotene), minerals especially valuable for their soluble fibre – the intolerant. Some types of bacteria used in (potassium and iron) and dietary fibre. Along gluey-looking stuff in cooked oats. Soluble yoghurt can get through the first 6 or 7 metres with its relatives (Brussels sprouts, cabbage and fibre is digested in the bowel by 'good' bacteria, of intestine and take up residence in the large turnips), it also contains sulphoraphane, which which multiply in the process and produce intestine, where they may help prevent food may provide protection against cancer. butyric acid. This acid nourishes the cells in poisoning bacteria or cancer cells getting a Tip : For maximum nutrients, steam or stir-fry the bowel, helping them resist attack by cancer- toehold broccoli or microwave without water. causing substances. Tip : If you want flavoured yoghurt, add your Chick peas Tip : Soak oats overnight and they'll cook own passionfruit or berries or pureed cooked Ask a nutritionist to design the perfect food and quickly next morning. dried apricots. you'll probably get a chick pea! They provide protein, essential fatty acids, fibre, vitamin E and most of the B complex (except B12), plus iron, zinc and calcium. You could even sprout them to get vitamin C. Their carbohydrate is digested slowly, so they're filling and ideal for those with diabetes. When healthy bacteria in the bowel digest chick pea fibre, they produce gases, but these are medically harmless and are a sign you're also making anti-cancer compounds. Tip : Save time with canned or vacuum-packed chick peas. Extra virgin olive oil All liquid vegetable oils are good for your cholesterol. Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) does even more, helping to reduce blood pressure and also helping prevent blood clots. The extra benefits come from its 35 different antioxidants – other vegetable oils can't compete on this score. Best of all, if EVO is your usual fat, it gives residual protection against blood thickening when you have an occasional splurge meal with too much fat. Tip : Freshly harvested oils have the most flavour and the highest level of antioxidants. July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 22 Harcourts

Sandra’s t aking Celebration Pre S chool over opening Winter D ance It was with great excitement that As usual the Winter Dance was Sandra Knight has taken over the night f or once again a great success. reins of Kangaroo Valley as the Along with the efforts of Eileen new Manager and has wasted no Sandra Rebbeck, Sue Baker and many time in making her presence felt. To celebrate and to other dedicated community Sandra is renowned for her give me the members we are proud to infectiously bright personality and opportunity to thank contribute to an important part of enthusiasm for the you personally, we are having the community ‘Our Kids’ Valley and this shows in her celebration drinks on Thursday the achieving 4 sales in her first 19 th July at 5pm at our office. It month in charge. Sandra has will be a great opportunity to meet plenty of new ideas to take our new team. We have some great Harcourts Kangaroo Valley to even ideas to take Harcourts forward newer heights and is relishing her and I would like to hear about any new role. suggestions you may have. Harcourts Kangaroo Valley is one of Harcourts top offices in NSW, F.Y.R.E. regularly winning We are committed to supporting awards for sales the community we live in and we results and with were very proud to be associated Sandra at the Welcome with the FYRE festival on the long helm we can look weekend. By all forward to even higher Leanne accounts it was a great success achievements. It is with great and the organizing committee pleasure that we needs big congratulations on their Thank y ou announce Leanne organizing. I would like to thank everybody Pugh has taken who has phoned or dropped in to over our holiday accommodation. wish me well in my new role. I love As a long time local growing up in living in the Valley and the Wattamolla Leanne knows the opportunity to provide Valley’s every nook and cranny professional advice combined with and is looking forward to the the love of this beautiful part of the opportunity to showcase all its world is a dream come true. natural beauty. Leanne is a Working with the team at licensed real estate agent and has Harcourts Kangaroo Valley is such experience in all forms of real a pleasure and together we aim to estate. Her experience in interior provide the best real estate service design and marketing will be in sales and property invaluable for the landlords management. looking for that extra touch. The support I have received since Harcourts Kangaroo Valley and I’ve taken over is overwhelming our South Coast Accommodation and I aim to repay the confidence has the widest range of properties you all have shown me. I would available for holidays and our also like to thank Mathew and state of the art web page www.accommodationservices.com.au Amanda, Mel and Leanne and all is sought after as a place to the team at Harcourts for all their showcase your property to the P: 4465 1996 wonderful support they have given www.kangaroovalleyharcourts.com.au world. me as I settle in. Open 7 days July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 23

Hi again for this by the kookaburra. vet expenses, equipment such as aviaries, cages, months WIRES The reptiles saw fewer snakes than the year hospital boxes, and much more. update. before but more blue-tongued lizards. One of the most expensive items is food, cash I thought this month I The major reasons for animals being rescued donations would be used for day to day are; operating costs and the purchase of food for our would cover some Unknown (we do not know what has caused carers. statistical information from our branch their injury) 544 Please dig deep and help out where you can. and the type of animals that are rescued Motor vehicle 367 Anything over $2 is tax deductible. and come into care. Unsuitable environment 304 Call our rescue number for further information. Wingecarribee WIRES carried out a total of Dog attack 81 Tip of the month: 1790 animal rescues last year (2005-2006) with Collision 79 Keep your roof well maintained and trees a further 762 enquiries, almost the same Cat attack 73 pruned around your house to stop possums numbers as the previous year. Entanglement 63 taking up residence in your roof. However, there were still statistics outstanding As you can see the biggest reason is motor Once they are in, it is much harder to deter and when this was published and as they filtered vehicle which I am sure you would be aware of. rescue them; WIRES will advise you of what to through the final total was be over 1800. Probably some of the unknown will have also do if a possum does take up residence. Spring and summer are the busiest months of been from a motor vehicle. Remember the basic training is coming up in the year and much quieter in the cooler months. Please slow down on our roads and keep our July. Of the total rescued 1039 are found alive and animals safe, especially just on dark through to There will be an information morning on the majority of these animals the fate is decided daylight. Saturday 7 th July from 8 am until noon and with the first 48 hours, with the remainder Bowral is the main area of activity, followed the actual course will be on the 28 th and 29 th within a week closely by Mittagong and Moss Vale, these July starting at 8.30 am until 4.30 pm on The most rescued animal is the brush tail areas being well ahead of Burradoo, Robertson both days. possum with a total of 248 being rescued, and Kangaroo Valley. Please call 02 4862 1788 to register or for a second is the Many of our out of area enquiries come from rescue. wombat with 158, the South Coast from Nowra down to Narooma So far we have five people who will be doing followed by 108 ring and as far a field as Thirlmere, Campbelltown, the basic training from Kangaroo Valley. tail possum and 80 Albury, Braidwood and Crookwell. The cost of the course is $90 and that covers the kangaroos. If you want to help our organisation other than course, handbook, morning and afternoon tea There were more becoming a member of WIRES our branch both days, 12 months WIRES membership, 12 rescues carried out would be most appreciative of a donation. months insurance cover plus a rescue box. for parrots in general As we are a not for profit organisation all of the The course will be held in the Henrietta Rose 255, than any other species. money required to run our branch is by Room Forecourt of the library Bendooley Street The crimson rosella was the most popular bird fundraising (done by members) or donations. Bowral. See you there. 114, with the magpie a close second, followed The money raised is used for telephone, food, From a WIRES volunteer in Kangaroo Valley.

“The South Coast and Southern Highlands now has the newest and brightest Travel company in Australia located in its midst. South Coast Travel Management is very new to our area, only opening on the 1 st of June 2007, but we have a very long history due to our acquisition of Gerringong’s townships oldest business, Guidepost Travel . Guidepost Travel has operated in Gerringong since 1981 and has always had a tremendous reputation in the region.

Greg McCarthy , with his 25 years experience in owning and running small Travel companies, who moved into the beautiful South Coast area two years ago, fell in love with this region, hence his decision to establish what is arguably one of Australia’s most well equipped and professional travel companies.

With our Head Office in Gerringong, we would be delighted to see any Kangaroo Valley residents or friends at our brand new offices.

Please call us with any travel needs you may have, once you have dealt with us, you will understand why people from all over Australia are coming to us for the little extra service and advice.

Call in to 131 Belinda Street Gerringong or call us on 4234 1175 and ask for Greg , we will make sure you become a customer for life!” July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 24

regional broadband network. With this money Computers for Wrinklies with Mr Floppy OPEL will provide a regional broadband network via WiMAX and ADSL2+. This “I’ll get on to it right away. I’ll meet the print This month Mr Floppy network will be rolled put between September deadline, no sweat”. tries to de-mystify the 2007 and December 2009. It is unknown by the With a jaunty swagger Mr Floppy departed to broadband debate and author when this network will be rolled out seek out the truth not expecting to become the the latest government locally. Mr Shawn Burns, media officer for victim of E.G.S and T.T.I.O.T.S and almost Joanna Gash said “Kangaroo Valley’s exchange initiative “Australia Connected” for our failing to meet the print deadline. is NOT scheduled to be upgraded to ADSL2+” gentle readers. E.G.S – Extreme Government Spin In a such a busy office, under tight deadlines as part of the new network. the stressed Editor of the Voice threw some T.T.I.O.T.S – The Truth is Out There, ! This is the Federal Government’s response to papers across the desk. SOMEWHERE Labour’s broadband plan released in March “I want the story behind this press release and 2007. The media release discusses “Australia what it means for our fair valley folk” said Carl ! WiMAX is NOT WIFI. People often confuse Connected” the latest broadband initiative from the boss. WiMAX with WiFi. WiMAX stands for the Federal Government released on 18 th June “OK” said Mr Floppy, grabbing the warm Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave 2007 and how wonderful it will be for the media release and heading out the door. Acc ess residents of the Gilmore electorate. ! WiMAX comes in two flavours; fixed The alarming thing is after spending 8 hours (802.16d) and mobile (802.16e). The two reading latest IT media, phone calls to flavours are not compatible. OPEL intends to Valley Tourist Joanna Gash’s media liaison officer, Helen use fixed WiMAX to provide their regional Coonan’s office, local internet service network in spite of the fact that many industry attractions and providers and the new Australia Broadband players are moving on to the mobile WiMAX Guaranteed help line is that $1billion only activities flavour which is upgradeable. seems to buy a lot of government spin in an ! election year and will be unlikely to deliver Helen Coonan’s website fact sheet claims Canoeing us improved broadband services or for some that WiMAX will give you a high speed of the unfortunate few in the Valley any broadband connection over distances up to Kayaking Hire broadband at all. 50kms. In fact the following is true a commonly Mr. Floppy spoke to Shawn Burns, Joanna held misconception is that WiMAX will deliver Kangaroo Valley Gash’s media officer asking what this means 70 Mbit/s , over 30 miles (48 kilometres). Each for Kangaroo Valley especially as we have of these is true individually, given ideal Safaris geographic difficulties not present in other circumstances, but they are not simultaneously locations. true (Wikipedia – WiMAX). 44 651 502 ! The coverage map shows the Kangaroo Valley Helen Coonan in an interview with Kerry and Wattamolla coloured with green so we can O’Brien stated that we could work in our sheds relax because we will have coverage from with our laptops and still be connected to the The Man from WiMAX. global economy. This would only be true if When pressed about how WiMAX would OPEL were delivering a mobile WiMAX Kangaroo Valley deliver this coverage and where base stations network. A fixed WiMAX connection means would be located, I was told that these details our computers are still connected to via wall weren’t available yet and not to be ungrateful as jack Horse riding ! WiMAX can use different frequencies but the government had worked very hard on this. KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE OPEL wishes to use the public 5.8Ghz in many 44 651 912 ! OPEL is a joint venture between Optus and areas. This frequency is unlicensed and is Elders that has just won a $958million contract currently used by many smaller internet service from the Federal Government to build a providers who have already invested substantial monies in infrastructure to provide regional areas with wireless broadband. ! Many ISPs have already indicated their dissatisfaction with OPEL competing with previously existing infrastructure on the public 5.8Ghz spectrum ! 5.8Ghz band is limited to 1 watt peak output power and consequently it is unable to penetrate foliage or propagate into buildings. You are limited to line of sight and the use of external antennas. The use of WIMAX will not change this basic law of physics. Despite OPEL’s claims that this spectrum is not being used in the bush most towns have no spare channels on this band. As few as 3 industrial WIFI cameras will consume the entire band and make it unusable. ! WiMAX will suffer from line-of sight issues and difficult topography meaning that most parts of Kangaroo Valley will be unlikely to be able to access the new broadband network because OPEL proposes to use the public 5.8Ghz frequency ! WiMAX enabled computers and laptops will only become available in 2008 (Continued on page 30) July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 25

The code takes a bit of getting used to but look basis for astronomy observations. Star struck for a transit (the moon passes in front of the At the age of 33 she independently discovered By Gerard Keyser planet) if possible. three nebulae. A shadow transit can be equally spectacular. At the age of 36 she discovered her first comet. Some months I feel like giving weather Observing with a scope and modest She is widely acknowledged as the first woman report rather than an astronomy report magnification (150x) will easily show these to do so in the modern era of telescopes. because the rain and clouds are playing events under steady clear skies. In the next eleven years she discovered seven havoc with the viewing. If you watch with a “soft eye” rather than more!!! There actually were two clear nights last peering, your eyes will not tire so readily. She published catalogues of astronomical week (Tuesday 12 th and Wednesday) and Also “pockets” of clear sky or minimum objects (some still in use today) and in 1787 then the rain set in again in earnest. turbulence will show you great detail. became the first woman officially recognised Coincidentally they were the two coldest nights You don’t need great eyesight to be a good for a scientific position when King George III this month and I wouldn’t blame anyone for not observer; the telescope or binoculars can be awarded her an annual salary. going out for some observing. focussed to any eye. In 1797 she presented the Royal Society a list Perhaps July will bring more settled conditions. Patience is the best skill to learn. It can be more of 561 stars they had left out of the British After the last year I never thought I’d be fun getting one or two superb views of a few Catalogue! looking forward to a dry spell again! objects rather than lots of hurried views of She was awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal I think the Voice may arrive too late for this many. Astronomical Society in 1828 and made an one but on the 2 nd of July, Venus and Saturn are This month I am starting a small section on “honorary” member in 1835. less than one degree apart. famous astronomers. She was awarded The King of Prussia’s Gold This conjunction occurs at 11am but in the In the spirit of ladies first we meet the Women Medal of Science in 1846. evening western sky they will appear to be in Astronomy . She died at home in Hanover at the age of 98. nearly touching, a great photo opportunity for a I’d like to kick off with the first of the ‘Three telephoto lens or small telescope. Caroline’s”. Caroline Herschel. 1750-1848. Born in May I help? Saturn is setting by about 8PM but it’s dark by 6PM so have a look just after dinner. Hanover, Germany into a family of six children, Saturn will soon disappear behind the Sun and Caroline was the victim of typhus at the age of will not really reappear until the wee hours of ten. Her mother did not encourage her education October mornings. and trained her as a house servant. After then the plane of the rings rapidly closes, Expected by her parents never to marry, she the tilt down to 6° by years’ end. travelled to England as her brother William’s Currently it is about 15°. As Jupiter is due north of us around 9PM it is housekeeper at the age of 22. perfectly placed for viewing all night. William’s career as a conductor and music

Currently Jupiter is 43” (seconds of arc) in teacher was flourishing, as was his passion for As your Federal member, it is my role to apparent diameter but will begin to “shrink” as astronomy and telescope making. He encouraged Caroline to learn mathematics and facilitate and assist you and your family Earth moves on in it’s orbit. with any concerns you have, please ring me on With the four Galilean moons in constant view she also took voice lessons. Devoted to her brother, she assisted him to 4423 1782 or toll free on 1300 301 790 there is a Jupiter Moon event to be seen most nights. make telescopes, kept his house, and sat with I regularly visit Kangaroo Valley If you have a copy of Astronomy 2007 look up him nightly to take observing notes and move and am more than happy to call or visit the large scopes around. page 108. you if you cannot get to my office. Far from remaining in his shadow she had Joanna Gash MP many accomplishments of her own. News from the pews She sang professional soprano and helped Federal Member for Gilmore William develop a logical modern mathematical (Continued from page 16) won’t offer first aid because they are afraid of being sued if they make a mistake. However, there was a great story recently about two men who used their car to pull a damaged vehicle away from another vehicle that was burning. That is another “Good Samaritan” story that reminds us that compassion is still alive in our world. Excavator I want to say “thank you” to anyone who has done a kind act lately. New IHI 5 tonne with rubber tracks I’m glad that kindness, sympathy and mercy are Includes: still alive because our community (and the All buckets—Rockbreaker—Augers—Levelling blade for world) is a better place for it - and a terrible place without it. Dam clearing—Landscaping—House & shed sites & footings Do you have questions about the Christian Rockwalls & rocks supplied faith? Bobcat Lots of people do and so we’ve started a 4 in 1 bucket - trenching discussion group called “Living the Questions.” post hole boring - backhoe attachment Please feel free to join us on Wednesday July th Tiptruck Vibrate roller Dozer D4 11 , at the Uniting Church in the Valley from 7 - 9pm. soil, gravel, rubbish removal If you'd like to read the notes in advance please Caterpillar, site levelling, roads, dams, small clearing phone 4465 2026 and we'll get a copy to you. Also 2 coat cold bitumen driveway seal with own equipment Fully ticketed as required. Fully insured Blessings…..John Brentnal Mobile phone number 0408 534 019 Home phone 02 44 651 172 July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 26

Market Report With the end of the financial year upon us, it’s probably worth looking over what has happened in real estate over the past 6 months. Both enquiry and actual sales this year have been the healthiest since early 2004 – just after the end of the Boom. In a nutshell - the village seems to have achieved the greatest number of sales, which is interesting as we would not see it as our main market – from a vacant block for $220,000 to a house on 1 acre at $515,000 with several in between; the Villas have at long last achieved some interest after some 10 years on the market! There has been strong enquiry for houses in the village under $400,000, there have been 2 small vacant acreages sell ($470-650,000); 4 houses on small acreage ($600-$885,000); 2 houses on 25-30 acres ($810-840,000); 2 houses on large acreage ($1.45m - $1.8m); (These statistics are for exchanged contracts after 1 st Jan ’07 as per internet data). From our end, we have some very exciting marketing strategies coming up in the coming months to ensure maximum exposure for our clients in the Sydney market – if you are thinking of selling, or have been unsuccessful in selling your property, and would like to take advantage of our superior marketing skills, please contact any of the sales staff and we would be happy to discuss the next exciting stage at LR & A.

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This 93 acre property recently sold for an exceptional price, and is due to settle in the next couple of weeks. It is located in the Upper River area, and enjoys awesome views of the valley, has a backdrop of beautiful rainforest, and has a new 1 bedroom cottage on it with development approval for a large house. The owner was looking for an above market price in the shortest possible time, so it was decided that we would advertise the property fairly aggressively from the outset, based around two open houses to encourage inspections from Sydney purchasers. Apart from our normal advertising, the owner agreed to an advertising package which included quarter page colour advertisement in Domain East (mid week with a strong circulation to Sydney and Eastern Suburbs) and a single colour module in Saturday’s Domain. This was placed the week before the first open house, and advertised the dates of both open houses. We then achieved a great bonus for the owner, with a second quarter page in the next week’s Domain East offered to us by Fairfax at no cost (this is where our reputation with Sydney media really counts!) We had strong attendance at both open houses, as well as several appointments for inspections at other times. “An offer was soon forthcoming, and with Lindy, Frank and the owner all working together, a premium price – some $250,000 more than the initial offer was skillfully negotiated, and everyone is smiling!!”

Our Staff - The staff at Lindy Ross & Associates offer the very best of service to our clients, whether selling, holiday letting or pemanent rental. The Sales department has Lindy at the helm, with 18 years experience in Real Estate in the area; and Frank & Robyn who are thoroughly enjoying their success within the industry (both running working rural properties greatly assists purchasers as well!); Tanya and Sally have blown away any competition in holiday accommodation in Kangaroo Valley with their amazing service; Pat has become the centre of our universe, and Kate’s marketing experience is unmatched in the area. With such a high level of expertise, why would anyone consider another agent! ...the leading agent in Kangaroo Valley www.kvre.com.au 165 Main Road Ph 44651404 July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 27

hospital. I found nothing out of the ordinary, Luckily the fire had been put out by the KVVRFB Report and as it was teeming down it was of no use to residents prior to our arrival. put down absorbent material so I continued on So with the help of a snatch strap and pulling Since the last edition of the Valley Voice to the station. and pushing all vehicles were extracted. The the brigade has been called out on three Our third call came at 11.31am Saturday 16 house rendered safe. occasions. June to a reported chimney fire on Keogh’s Rd. Beaumont and Broughton Vale were called off The first call came at midnight on Saturday Kangaroo Valley. on their way to Kangaroo Valley. June 2 nd for Kangaroo Valley and Beaumont to Beaumont and Broughton Vale brigades were They also encountered their own problems in respond to a MVA on Kangaroo Valley Rd responded as well as Deputy Group 1. Valley 1 attending as there were trees down on Kangaroo approximately 5 km’s South East from the left the station within four minutes of the call Valley Rd so they were starting to make their Kangaroo Valley police station. with a crew of four with Valley 2 leaving way via the long way around, over Tourist Rd; Before leaving the station we queried the details shortly after with 3 three crew on board. fifth problem. as Kangaroo Valley Rd goes North East not Problems started when we could not find the Even without the above happening vehicles South East but we were advised that this is the house property number so we sent a member would have became bogged at the property as location given by the caller to 000. Valley down to what we thought may have been the there is a slope down to the house, if you could brigade turned out with a crew of five and we property (there are five properties with the same have made it across the paddock. met up with Beaumont brigade half way up house number with only a letter being the So how did this all start? Berry Mountain so we turned around to head difference) with Valley 1 going to the next Candles in glass on top of a burning towards Moss Vale Rd and Cambewarra property. combustible fire, glass breaks, wax catches Mountain. We found that the fire was at the property that alight and drips on to floor; sixth problem. We eventually came across the accident 8 km’s the member had walked to so we endeavoured How easy for a simple mistake to turn nasty. from Kangaroo Valley where a car driven by a to turn around; second problem. However there was some luck to be had, the local had landed against the Armco railing on The road gave way at the entrance to the fireplace was not up against a wall so with a the wrong side of the road upside down. property that we were using to turn around at in meter flame height it did not catch alight The driver was very lucky and unhurt and was their driveway, sinking us to the axles. anything else. picked up by his parents. Kangaroo Valley ambulance also attended and The people in attendance used wet towels to The police were on scene and with the road got bogged at the entrance to the property with smother the fire. partially closed the tow truck driver attempted the fire, as there is no actual driveway as such, Valley tankers arrived back at station at to right the car with no luck so it was dragged just tracks across the paddock to the house 12.47pm for a wash. some 100 metres from Keogh’s road and with onto the flat bed on its roof. With this being Note : Third call highlighted what I have all the rain no traction could be gained, even in done the oil spilled from the car and we were mentioned on a number of occasions in the all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicles, third on hand to put absorption dust down to soak up Valley Voice. problem. the spill. The house we were called to has a house The ambulance was able to be pushed out of its Both brigades returned to station at 1.10am. number for it’s identification, but where was spot and as they were leaving they met up with Note ; The first call again highlights the need the number located? a fire brigade member arriving in his private car for accurate information to be given to 000 for It was located on an internal fence within the on the narrow Keogh’s Rd. timely response to the right location. property some 30 metres in from the roadway He moved his car off the road to let the However you can understand how a simple and its main entrance gate, bizarre. (An ambulance past, fourth problem, he became mistake can be made with the confusing road unfortunate fact is that most problems bogged blocking egress for the ambulance and naming within the Valley and its environs. encountered with property numbers or their non access for the incoming Valley 2. You have Kangaroo Valley Rd that starts (ends) existence, overgrown driveways and unsuitable So you have three vehicles bogged or stuck in Berry, goes over Berry Mountain but does access for emergency vehicles happens on with no room to pass and Valley 2 unable to get not actually come into the Valley town centre. past to attend the property. (Continued on page 34) Moss Vale Rd that starts at Bomaderry and goes through the Valley and stops at Fitzroy falls, some 20 km’s from Moss Vale. Then there is Nowra Rd that goes from Fitzroy Falls towards Moss Vale some 40 km’s from SELBY’S EARTHMOVING Nowra, or vice versa. Then there is Cambewarra Rd that starts and ends in Bomaderry and does not go into Cambewarra Village or over Cambewarra Mountain. Not to mention that Moss Vale Rd that runs “Your L ocal ! COMPETITIVE R ATES through Kangaroo Valley is marked on some ! COMPETENT O PERATORS maps as Main Rd or Moss Vale Rd. Earthmoving The second call was a bit of a “claytons call” to ! FREE an oil spill on Moss Vale Rd Cambewarra Contractor” Mountain. I had just picked up Valley 2 from the Bomaderry workshop and was near McDonalds & when I was called on the radio and asked my 4 WD B ackhoe – with a ugers ( 300 m m, 4 50mm, 6 00mm) location and how many crew on board as we & B obcat w ith t rencher a nd a ugers were about to be paged to the incident. & B ulldozers Rather than getting a crew called out from the & E xcavators Valley it was decided that I would investigate & T ip T ruck ( sand, s oil & g ravel s upplies) and ask for assistance if required. & I arrived to find the police awaiting our arrival E xcavator B ulldozer as there had in fact been a MVA caused by the slippery surface. The car had been removed and Valley ambulance crew was taking one person to Phone David or Sharon on 4465 1186 or 0428 429 398 July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 28 30th June 2007 does not make it a viable business proposition. It would be nice to think that this situation Unfortunately, time is not our friend and the didn’t exist but this is reality. PRESIDENTS Club’s trading position does not allow us to Unless a miracle occurs within the shortest REPORT continue without financial support. space of time the facility will be lost to the This does not mean however that the doors will community forever. remain closed forever. Maybe I am naïve to think that a community It is with sad regret The Board of KVB&RC are working hard to landmark is worthy of saving and supporting that I must inform secure a suitable outcome with a financial but I do believe this community owes a debt of the members of the partner. gratitude to those who originally had the Kangaroo Valley The Board has had discussions with Matt foresight to construct this facility for use by all. Bowling & Brown (M.P.), Mayor Greg Watson and interest I can appreciate that times change and Recreation Club that negotiations with has been expressed by the Albion Park R.S.L. community requirements alter but should that Bomaderry Bowling Club have collapsed, Club with a site visit by them on Friday necessitate ignoring the achievements of an placing the Club’s trading position as 29/06/07. earlier generation for the sake of complacency? currently untenable and as such the Club Interest also exists from Dapto Leagues Club I’d like to think it does not. will close its doors until further notice. and information has been sent to them by Booth A reminder to all members that membership In a Board Statement issued by Bomaderry, & Co on our behalf. renewals are now due and you must remain a they state:- To date, The Panthers Club, Shellharbour financial member to vote on any upcoming “The Board has considered the amalgamation Workers Club, Warrilla Bowling Club and St. decision. with Kangaroo Valley Bowling & Recreation Johns Park Bowling Club have been contacted Renewals will be received by mail and Club after receiving the valuation from Walsh in an effort to gain a partner for the Club. receipted and refunded if the Club closes & Monaghan and has decided to seek the A meeting with Joanna Gash (M.P Gilmore) members direction with a Board has been recommendation of ‘not to proceed’. arranged for The Board is under the belief that the general Tuesday feedback from some of the BBC membership is 3/07/07 to negative and the difficult negotiations with the discuss our previous KVB&RC Board have not helped the situation and to BBC Board’s confidence”. seek assistance The statement continues :- from her. “The Board will be seeking legal advice to Clubs N.S.W. what options they have but in any case the has also been members of the Bomaderry and Berry clubs will approached for have the final say one way or the other. assistance. There is a financial responsibility and the Time for some soul searching at “The Bowlo” The Board has Board considers it too close to call and require held permanently. direction from the members and this may be discussions My heart felt thanks go to the staff and through a debate at a general meeting. with a highly volunteers of the Club who have put in a great There are two sides to every argument and the Foundation member Bill experienced deal of effort to keep the Club running on a Board is in a difficult position. Kangaroo Lawson toast his memories restaurant “shoe string budget” for the last few months. Valley is an excellent facility for the town and operator who is ready to come on board Thanks go to all the local creditors who have the game of Bowls is of utmost importance for immediately pending the kitchen upgrade that understood our situation and stood by the Club our club but how far can a club go? That will would have been part of the amalgamation with through these difficult times. be up to the members. BBC. I would like to express my admiration for the Kangaroo Valley Bowling & Recreation Club The Board is exploring all angles that will courage shown by my fellow Board members in has many advantages and could be a successful stepping up to the plate and continuing to give alternative to the Bomaderry and Berry Clubs it their best shot – perhaps time and attitude but will be a lot of work and capital to finish the may beat us but it is NOT over yet. job with very little financial return on Martin Barclay investment. President With amalgamations the financial investment is not always the main criteria. While Kangaroo Valley may be a minor financial burden it may be a valuable asset to the community and something worth keeping as was Berry.”:- A get together before hopefully a short break statement ends. allow the Club to remain within the community This statement was handed to the Board of and operate in a fully functional manner and KVB&RC following BBC’s most recent Board remains open to all worthwhile suggestions meeting and follows a press statement in the from the community. South Coast Register (Wednesday, May 23, The Club is a community asset and is owned by 2007) where BBC talked up the merits of an the community and it requires community amalgamation with KVB&RC. support to operate – sadly, for many reasons, The Board of KVB&RC are “gutted” to learn of the community has not considered the asset this news and that so much resentment exists worthy enough to support and it is possible that Some members of the board charged with within the BBC membership towards this it will disappear into oblivion – gone forever! making the hard decision: Back row: Phil amalgamation. It is bewildering to think that so many great Broad, Marty Barclay, Harold Sharman. Front: The Board has always considered that the projects and activities have been carried out in Phillip Chittick, Lance Brown, Ron Burcher KVB&RC contains substantial asset value and this community by local people for the benefit is worth saving for the community but this has of locals and visitors but yet the majority of the Kangaroo V alley B owling not been upheld in the valuation commissioned community remain unwilling to patronise an by BBC and according to the BBC Board the existing facility originally constructed for the and R ecreation C lub L imited relatively small financial commitment required benefit and use of locals. Marshall Street, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, 2577 to bring the Club up to an operational standard Phone: (02) 4465 1175 / Fax (02) 4465 1775 July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 29 RICE for soft tissue injuries (but not the edible kind!!!) It is recommended that ice is applied for 20 Valley Guide minutes every 1-2 hours for the first 24-48 hours. to eating out Ice should not be applied to an area with impaired circulation due to risk of an ice burn. Thai Compression: Applying a bandage to Jing J o compress the affected area will reduce swelling and bleeding. 44 651 314 The compression should be firm but not so tight that it causes pain. Mediterranean Elevation : By elevating the injured area, Café Bella blood flow is reduced and the return of venous blood is promoted. 44 651 660 Elevation can be achieved by using a sling for By Doug Moore (Physiotherapist) and Kate an upper limb injuries and by using pillows or a Modern Australian Moore (Occupational Therapist / chair for a lower limb injury. Ergonomist) In the first 24-48 hours any treatments that Source a t K angaroo Most of us have experienced the pain and increase blood flow should be avoided. 44 651 969 discomfort of a muscle sprain or tear, which These include: Heat, Alcohol and massage. may occur from a fall or collision (external As with any soft tissue dysfunction within the Value—service and factors) or when internal structures fail to cope body, it is always advisable to seek treatment a good choice it’s all here in with the demand placed upon them. and advice from a health professional early to So what steps should you take if you suffer facilitate the quickest possible recovery. Kangaroo Valley. from a soft tissue injury? Following injury, joints can become stiff and you wont want to leave, Treatment should start immediately in order to weak which can lead to impaired movement reduce any swelling or bleeding as a result of but over the hill at there is also and risk of further injury. the injury. A health professional will also be able to advise And this is when the RICE is needed (but put Gabbys a t B erry you on the appropriate level of physical activity away your risotto and long grain varieties!) for your stage of recovery. Saturday night 21st July and Sunday Lunch A useful way to remember what to do in the Inadequate activity may lead to further Christmas in July $45 p/p first 24 hours after injury is through the weakness and joint stiffness leading to a Live Music. Bookings or enquiries please call acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, prolonged recovery and further risk of injury. Carolyn on 44642349 or Elevation). Too much activity does not give the injured 0410 648 338 open 7 days and nights by appointment Rest: Immediately after injury, it is tissues a chance to heal and is likely to lead to important to cease any further activity. increased swelling and increased risk of further Further movement of the injured part will lead injury (as seen in the graph below). to further swelling and bleeding. Finally by addressing any predisposing For Valley Voice In more severe injuries, the injured part may biomechanical factors will reduce the likelihood advertising need complete rest (ie using crutches). of reoccurrence. Reference: Brukner, P and Khan, K (2001) please phone Ice : Applying ice wrapped in a moist cloth Clinical Sports Medicine, McGraw-Hill, 44 651 621 immediately after injury will help to decrease Australia. pain (by reducing muscle spasm and by numbing the affected area) and reduce swelling and bleeding (by causing blood vessels to ANJON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES contract in response to the cold). MINI DINGO DIGGER HIRE Matt Brown MP MOBILE LOG SPLITTING "Working for Kangaroo Valley JOHN MCKINLEY KANGAROO V ALLEY * MOBILE LOG SPLITTING MOBILE - 0428 610 508 * CHAINSAW OPERATING A.H. - 4465 1181 * LAWN MOWING FAX - 4465 1904 * FIREWOOD SUPPLIES * 4 IN 1 BUCKET * TRENCHING * POST HOLE BORING * SOIL LEVELLING * POLY PIPE LAYING * ROTARY HOEING * STUMP GRINDING If I can be of help on state matters * ANGLE BLADE Please contact my office on ph 4232 1082 * RUBBISH REMOVAL fax 4232 3577 [email protected] DIFFICULT & CONFINED AREAS 1.1 MTR ACCESS July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 30 The Sports Report

Autumn winners of B Grade tennis competition

From left to right:

the winners: David McCleod, Kate Rutherford, Troy Nutter, Lee Sharam.

the runners'up: Greg Thompson, Alison McCleod, Lee Dale, Bill Feneley. Mr Floppy (Continued from page 24) This does not cover the entire broadband debate which has been raging for years but is an attempt to describe what the government initiative, “Australia Connected” will bring to Kangaroo Valley. Next month I will discuss Labour’s broadband plan and “Australia Broadband Guarantee”, a scheme to ensure that the 1% of Australian’s not covered by the new OPEL network get access to broadband at metro comparable prices. This scheme was formerly known as HIBIS/ Broadband Connect.

from concept to completion, developing communities

Nic Colys Managing Director

“We are excited about the proposal to build an eco village in the Valley, with an emphasis on quality, affordable accommodation and services, based on a sensible concern about preservation of the environment”.

“We look forward to working with the community and we welcome their input to this landmark development”.

The Colys Group Helping to build even better places in which to live

We invite your enquiries and comments about the initial plan published in the May issue of the Valley Voice You can contact us on Telephone 9531 8566 or Facsimile 9531 8499

or visit our web site www.colys.com.au July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 31 Men’s Major Pairs a close battle Sports groups and community associations and Nathanial Johns in the are invited to submit semi-finals. news of their activities Tige and Lance were in and events to the exceptional the form Kangaroo Valley Voice holding a lead for most of the game E-mail to until the 18 th [email protected] end when a freaky 5 pointer went against them Accommodation crushing their hopes of a consecutive Wanted title snatch and losing at Mature gentleman the 21 st end 21 to needs a house or 17points. In the final villa for 6 to 12 The competition was fierce in the Mens the red hot duo were up against Adam Rigney Major Pairs titles with many equal and Kevin Baskomb and though they played months lease favourites as form was high in most valiantly unfortunately lost to Jingles and teams. Nathaniel as they once again juggernauted Please telephone The defending champions Geoff (Tige) their way to victory becoming the new Lidbetter and Lance Brown came up formidable champions. The Bias One 0409 110 409 opposition in the form of Phil (Jingles) Chittick Above left to right Jingles and Nathaniel July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 32

Them what whispers down the well, About the goods they ‘ave to sell, Will not make as many dollars, As thems wot climbs up trees an’ ‘ ollers.

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Lee Dale: Tel 0405 224043 Licence No: 158073C KANGAROO VALLEY PHYSIOTHERAPY 24 hours—7 Days Emergency Service 15 years experience Doug Moore Physiotherapist Mobile: 0439 401 120 Same d ay Email: [email protected] hot w ater s ystem r eplacement KV Ambulance Station, Mondays July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 34 ! Tilling and reseed – decontaminated Olives coming on line Pets Corner heavily infested paddocks ! (Continued from page 14) (Continued from page 13) Cropping – grass cover is removed and thereby keep the olives in the valley from ! Co-graze or cross grazing - Cattle/ with larvae, and the remainder the grove to the consumer. horses will ingest infective pasture, exposed to desiccation. Larvae do not From these initial discussions Kangaroo Valley decreasing the worm burden on survive in hay or silage. Olives was born. paddocks, but are not clinically ! Feed off the ground – prevent Kangaroo Valley Olives will harvest, process affected animals from grazing too close to the and market the olives for the local farmers, ! Spelling pasture – free-living larvae ground to limit ingestion of larvae by producing boutique olive products as well as in hot dry conditions cannot survive letting them graze shrubs or use establishing a tourist attraction for the Valley. for more than 3 months, or 6months elevated feeders. The processing plant will not only be providing in moist, wet conditions Other Methods of Worm Control a much-needed service for the local growers but ! Pasture rotation - breaks the parasite ! Breeding for resistance - genetic will also conduct tours for visitors. lifecycle selection for immune system By the end of 2007, tourists will be able to ! Harrowing – breaks up faeces development follow the process from the grove to the jar, ! Nutrition increases: rumen function, inspecting how the olives are treated and stored resistance to infection and animal in brine, and how to tell the difference between Fire service update performance ! different types of table olives. properties that are owned as a second or a Condensed Tannins - secondary Visits to the growers and their groves can also weekender). plant metabolites which are defense be arranged. I am at a loss as to how to get the message mechanisms against insects and This provides visitors with a unique chance to herbivores across to people. ! see areas of Kangaroo Valley they would So here is how you can help, if your neighbours Quarantine - prevent reinfection of otherwise miss. do not have property numbers or bad access to the herd by other (non-resistant) The mission of Kangaroo Valley Olives is to the property maybe a quick friendly bit of parasites! establish Kangaroo Valley as a region advise may lead them un the right direction. Controlling internal parasites in goats requires producing quality foods. “Not my problem”, you may say, true, but what vigilance and an established worm control The company also plans to open a dedicated if emergency had to access your property via a program. retail store in the village, displaying not just neighbouring property for some reason but See your vet for further advice. their full range of olive products but other local could not do so? products as well. An information afternoon will be held July 29 Have you got a fire blanket or For Valley Voice at 3-30 pm at the Source Restaurant at extinguisher in your home? Hampton Bridge to provide greater detail of Advertising: Please call this initiative for local residents and to seek Craig Winter for KVVRFB their support. 44 651 621 Going to Sydney or the airport?

Going to Canberra?

Sporting events in Sydney?

Weddings?

Formals?

Social functions?

Special Occasions—up to 20 passengers

Wine & Garden tours of the Highlands “Anywhere—Anytime” Highlands Chauffeured Hire Cars Are at your service: 24 Hours Seven days per week Ring 0400 921 239 July 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 35 Claim the date! Wot’s on in the Valley August 4/5 Esteem Camp Special events July 2007 August 12 Simone Young concert

September 7—9 Folk Festival July 7 WIRES information meeting (see page 23) September 26 VIEW Club Gala day July 12 ADFAS lecture Berry (see page 8) October 27 Buster Keaton Festival

October 30 School Trivia night July 28 and 29 WIRES training course (see page 23)

January 27 Kiola Harp Ensemble July 31 Lifeguard applications close (see page 12)

Organisations are invited to use this page to claim the date for any events they are planning, so as to avoid doubling up and clashes with other groups. Monthly events Weekly events Mon – Fri Bus Service to Nowra and Mon (1st) KV Rural Fire Service meeting – 7.30 pm – Fire Shed – Bill Chittick 4465 1242 Highlands - 4423 5990 Mon (2nd) Senior Citizen’s Meeting - 10.15 am – Kangaroo Valley Bowling Club. Mon –Tues-Thurs-Fri Mass St. Joseph’s 11 am Mon (2nd) Environment Group – 6 pm – The Ambulance Community Complex – Mon Bingo – 5 pm KVB&RC Peter Stanton 4465 1688 Mon 1-3 pm Women's Bible Study Mon (3rd) Pioneer Museum Park – 1 pm – Garth Chittick 4465 1367 Anglican Hall 44651585 Pioneer Settlement Trust—Pioneer Museum Park - 10.30 am - Garth Chittick 4465 1367 Mon&Wed 10-12 am Women's Bible Study - A & H Meeting – 7.30 pm - K.V. Hall – Betty Allan 4465 1154 Anglican Residence 44651585 Mon Wed Thurs 1-3 pm Women's Care & share - Tues (1st) CWA 10 am to 12, 12 Speaker, 12.30 pm Combined Luncheon, Anglican Hall 44651585 1 pm to 2.15 pm Meeting Tues 9 am Association Croquet Tues (2nd) Pre School Meeting Tues Men's Bowling - 1.30 pm, Casual Tues (3rd) Pioneer Museum Park Trust 10-30 am Elaine Apperley 4465 2026 Contact Club 4465 1175 & leave name Tues (3rd) KV Historical Society 1 pm Garth Chittick 4465 1367 Tues 10-12 & 6-8 Iyenga Yoga 44 651 364 Tues 8 pm Meditation Group ph 0427 383 645 Thurs (2nd) P. & C. Meeting – – KV School Tues Cuppa & kids Sunday School Hall 10am Wed Mass St Joseph’s 6-20 am Wed Tai Chi Hall 8.30 am 4447 8332 Fri (2nd) View Club Gen Meeting & Luncheon – 12 pm – Hampden Bridge Café Wed Croquet Club 9 am Valley Club Sat (last) Brogers Creek Landcare – Andrew or Liz 4465 1482 Wed Rural Fire Service Training at Shed 6pm Sat (3rd) 9-11 am for Upper Kangaroo Valley Landcare, meet at Upper Wed 6-8 pm Iyenga yoga contact 44 651364 Kangaroo Valley Hall Contact Tess Heighes 4422 7147 Thurs 5 pm Golf Croquet Sun (1st) Family Friendly Contemporary Service – 9.30 am – Anglican Church 4465 1585 Exercise Class 9-15 am KV Hall Family Evening Service 6-30 pm Uniting Church 4464 1034 Walking group P.O. 10 am Sun (2nd) Communion & Traditional Service – 9.30 am – Anglican Church 4465 1585 Fri 2 pm Association Croquet Communion Service 9 am Uniting Church 4464 1034 Sun Bowling Club - 'Barefoot Bowls' Sun (3rd to 5th) Worship Service 9 am Uniting Church 4464 1034 From 11.00 am Sun KV Rural Fire Service Training – Fire Shed 9 am Bi-weekly events Sun Anglican Church 8-30 am Traditional service Tuesday (2nd & 4th) Lions Club – 7 pm Carolyn Green 4465 1384 10 am Contemporary service and Sunday School Thursday (1st & 3rd) Men’s Group 7.30 pm - Bob Dunn 44651056 Sun Mass - St. Joseph’s Church, 11 am Sun Uniting Church Worship 9 am (2nd to 5th Sun) and Worship 6.30 pm (1st)

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