Primex Field Days 2018 Kwong Sings

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www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 3 Inside this month

6 The Drovers Story.

8-9 Kwong Sings in profile

14 Do you remember?

18-19 Meet the team at Schriveners

20 Going to school at Greenridge

26-27 Helen Trustum - Keith Nelson final

31 A Tale of our Fishing History

32-33 Early Days of Tatham Cricket

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4 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 5 to Silverton only to be The Drovers Story rushed back to hospital Calling for Crochet Octopuses Ron and Mavis Kerr 5 days later to have the ‘Quick,Treasures over here, I’ve found one’, called Lance as he crouched beside Recently there has been some articles placenta removed before the culvert. We raced to his side as he removed an egg from the newly Ronald’s childhood popping up on social media about it caused an infection. discovered bird’s nest. ‘Look, crocheting baby octopus. Heartland is Ronald John Kerr was born these have spotted shells. Once Mavis and John We haven’t found any like this calling on the readers of publication that on the 20th of August 1936, were well enough to before. They’ll be great in can crochet to help us come on board in Gunnedah NSW. His travel, Mavis returned to my collection.’ Four pairs of and support this wonderful cause. Crochet a baby octopus to father Roy Joseph Kerr and Johnny at Ray Station Ron on the droving plant eyes focused on the plover’s help premature babies. his partner Jean Angelina along with Baby John, Ruben, Daisy, Beryl (Ron’s Sister), and egg cupped in Lance’s hands. Faint Coady had seven ‘It’s a real beauty, and bigger There is a worldwide movement that is run by volunteers called Mavis’ brothers. The droving trip consisted of 3700 head of Marino children, three boys and four than our other ones too!’ we Octopus for a Preemie. The team at Heartland will be collecting sheep which had to be taken from Tibooburra to Coonamble girls. As a young boy Ron all agreed. ‘Are there any your crochet octopus and donating them to the local area hospitals NSW. It was on this trip that Jeff Carter caught up with the family and his family moved around more? Let’s see the nest’. for the premature babies. For in the and travelled with them for months documenting their life on the a lot, his father was a drover words of Denzel Washington “At the plant. Jeff had seen a photo in a magazine of Ron and Ruben As the others bent with Lance and during the years of end of the day its not about what Stevenson on horseback to examine the nest’s three World War II they would remaining eggs, I looked you have or even what you have and was intrigued. This is get work by droving stock around and saw an agitated, accomplished, its about who you where the photo of Ron, into the slaughter houses adult Plover, hover near, watching our every move. Suddenly feeling have lifted, who have made better. Mavis and John came so that they could be uncomfortable at the bird’s obvious distress, I cautioned, trying to Its about what you have given back.” about. processed into supplies for the Australian Army. As far as minimise the harm, ‘Only take one, or the mother bird will attack us!’ We cannot wait to see your creations! I wondered too if our parents would approve of this latest childhood schooling Ron attended many different schools, with some Mavis and Daisy only ‘craze’. Bianca Green who is a co-founder of of them being a 10mile horse ride every day to attend. As stayed a few months with Octopus for a Preemie in Tasmania he grew older he wanted to play football for the school team, the droving team before The next year, a representative from the Gould League of Bird Lovers spoke with John from ABC Radio in however with the war years came rationing, his mother Jean returning to Broken hill. came to our school, soliciting us to sign a pledge to protect, not harm, our incredible native birds. We did. Their full-colour, bird embossed Hobart and said that “the tentacles would have to collect coupons to purchase the football gear. on the This however, would have to come after the essentials. Food, After Ron had completed badge was worn as a treasured possession; their Pledge was recited and became, for us, a lifestyle. octopus actually resemble the umbilical clothes and petrol and for a family of seven children it was the droving job, he was Ruben Stevenson at Quilpie asked to complete another cord, so they play with these tentacles hard to gather ‘left over’ coupons for such things as football boots. Decades later, as I rode my pushbike and it stops them from pulling out their job. Ron had to move cattle that belonged to Chatsworth Station into Alstonville, I turned a bend, and, on Ron began earning 5 schillings per week. He milked over forty near Lightning Ridge, moving them from paddock to paddock the road, I saw something unusual which cords or jostling them.” head of cows, trapped rabbits for their skins, and collected bottles getting them into good condition before returning them to caught my attention. Curious, I stopped According to the website My Nomad around the army camps to exchange for a few pennies. By his Chatsworth where he and Mavis resided for 12 months along with to have a closer look. There in the centre Home (http://mynomadhome.com/ mid-teens he had followed in his father’s image and had his Mavis’s parents. of the road as the smallest bundle of octopus-for-a-preemie-osmiorniczka- own droving plant. With this plant, he worked around Broken Hill fluffed brown-and-white down I’d ever After their time on Chatsworth, the Kerr family moved to Quilpie seen. Straddled across my bike, I leant dla-wczesniaka/) The optimal size of the and up and down the Darling river, finding work and growing his octopus is around 7-9 cm in length of the knowledge of not only a drover but a man on the land. NSW, where their first daughter Debbie Suzan, was born on the down and gently scooped up the tiny 17th August 1960. chick. Its little heart beat fast and heavy head and around 15-17 cm in head circumference. They shouldn’t Mavis’s Childhood in my palm. Manoeuvring my bike with one hand, I made my way to be much bigger because of the limited space in the incubator. For While the children were still young, Ron acquired a job droving the edge of the roadway, directly beneath the nesting tree whose the octopus to be the right size you should use a 3 or 3,5 mm Mavis was born 28th of July 1942 at her Uncle’s pub the Queens’ 1252 head of cattle to Mount branches overhung the highway. hook and a cotton yarn 8/4 or 8/8. head hotel at Wilcannia NSW. She is the second eldest of four Howitt SWQ. Between the Unexpectedly, as I placed the minute chick on the short grass for They should be filled with polyester fibre that you can findin children to her parents Ruben Joshua and Daisy Irene nee droving jobs, Ron got a mother bird to find, the most exquisite sense of joy flooded through my Handcock Stephenson. They lived and worked on a station called contract running feral cattle teddy bears or pillows and that can be washed at 60º C. The size whole being. Like a mother enfolding her newborn in first embrace, of the head as well as the hardness of it is not as important as Caradoc which was family owned by Daisy’s family. It wasn’t until on Ray Station west of Quilpie I felt as though I had become one with the essence of my existence. Mavis was 11 that the family moved to North Bourke NSW. Living where they continued to work the length of the arms. For safety reasons the outstretched arm in a caravan and tarpaulin. Mavis had to walk approximately 6km for a couple years. The Tully Caught up in the drama of the moment, I hadn’t noticed the now cannot exceed 22 cm. to school in Bourke with her brothers Neil, Raymond(Ray) and long line of cars behind me, patiently paused to witness the rescue Family who ran Ray Station of this gentle creature, whose life, moments earlier, they would have Alexander (Tiger). Ruben had acquired a job as the mail man, were related to the Durack’s by extinguished, unknowingly, much like we thoughtless children had conducting the mail run around the region of Bourke in an old marriage. The Durack’s were done, so many years before. wagon which would take him over a fortnight to complete. With the first family to go to the Valley his earnings, Ruben acquired a Bedford truck (which is the truck Written and Submitted and full copy right by M. Whitney 2005 of the Springs (Nathan River Mum and Dad in the Eightees pictured in the photograph of Ron, Mavis and Baby Johnny - top). Station NT), which is now the Limmen National Park. This is the same region that Ron and Mavis lives in today. When Mavis was 15 years old she was dating a young man from the Gater family. However, during a breakdown outside of town In 1960, Ron applied for land via Ballot in the Northern Territory on the young man’s motorcycle, Ron appeared in his FJ Holden however he was unsuccessful. The family moved back Quilpie Panel van coming into town from work on Karabree station where where their second son Ronald Joseph was born on the 17th April he worked for a man called Herbert Miners. Ron offered Mavis 1963. During this time, Mavis saw an advert in the Country Life a ride into town and they have been together ever since. Soon newspaper for a Head Stockman’s position at Balbirini station in after Mavis fell pregnant they moved to Silverton outside Broken the Gulf of Carpentaria which at that stage was owned by Laurie Hill NSW. Morgan (he was one the Australian equestrian gold medallist Mum and Dad on their Wedding Day winner’s in the 1960’s Olympics). Mavis applied on behalf of Ron Mavis’s father, Ruben, offered Ron a job Broken Hill 29.4.1959 who was at first reluctant to go, but when the application was droving cattle to Tibooburra. successful the family were ready to move. On the 29th April 1959, Ron and Mavis Ron had to spell (rest) his horses on a place called Thylungra were married at the minister’s house in station which was managed at the time by Ned Mildren. Broken Hill. As Mavis was heavily pregnant and wedding dresses were expensive In 1963, Ron and Mavis along with their three small children, she wore only a skirt, a top and a hat. packed their belongings and headed for Balbirini Station. On the 3rd of May 1959, Ron and Mavis welcomed their first son, Arthur John But that begins a whole different story. (Johnny). John was born via caesarean birth at the Broken Hill hospital, however after some complications Mavis was unconscious for 10 days at the hospital. When she was well enough she returned

6 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 7 and from then but we are still in Kwong Sings in Profile in the early 70s casino because the proliferation we have a of the chain responsibility store that was to the town and happening in a gratitude to the country what the town areas and the has given us. It department is an absolute stores were pleasure to have in decline and the opportunity to based on a reminisce with you Hilton on what your grandfather and model my father family have done for Casino and the surrounding area. saw in the 70s Not only that but it was a beautiful reminder to be grateful the main store was turned into the arcade. In the 70s it for small things, big things and absolutely everything in became an arcade of shops, Hilton came back in 1980 as between. The way you speak of your daughters, family Frank had retired back to Sydney in 1978 and his brothers and extended family experiences and members inspires were on the verge of retirement also. In the 80s Hilton those around you to do everything with so much love in talked about how they basically ran a lot of small business your heart that you would never want to do it any other way. in the arcade from videos, surf shop including selling surf After all, as Michelle Obama once said ‘Success isn’t about boards, photo processing, foot wear and men’s wear. how much Over the many years that Kwong Sings has been money you established in the community it has always been a firm make, its about supporter of charities and community involvement and the difference many will remember the first major contribution made you make in in World War Two with 300 food parcels for Australian people’s lives.’ servicemen serving overseas. Many a donation and The team at annual Kwong Sing ball followed this contribution and was Heartland can’t strongly supported by the community. wait to see you in another Sometimes you visit places and you get a feeling, a vibe. During the depression 1929, Hilton’s father Oscar at the It is clear to see that the personal service that sometimes 11 years for Casino has had an influx of visitors recently with the visit age 14 left school is only possible in the big 100 from the Avanners and many have come in and visited to help Frank small country towns Heartland to not only congratulate us on our magazine which along with his is an element to the Celebration! we of course thoroughly appreciate but also to come in brothers and even success of this family and to commend Casino on the friendliness and generosity his aunty Elaine. establishment. Many of this town. It made me think back to something I had In those days customers stay in read from Mitch Albom ‘Devote yourself to your community there were three contact with the Fatt around you and devote yourself to creating something that major department family and even though gives you purpose and meaning.’ stores in the town. the style of shopping There is a business in town that next year celebrates 90 After the war has changed over the years of being open in Casino NSW. Heartland had the in the year years including the absolute delight of talking with Hilton on one of Casino’s 1952 the family availability of shopping major business houses and that is Kwong Sing and Co. purchased land online and chain stores Pty. Ltd. in barker street where the business is still located, and a have an in-built advantage, but Casino has always made bigger general store was built, in fact it became a small steady progress whilst not forgetting the true values of My grandfather Frank Fatt came out from China and met department store where it began selling a wide variety of what makes this community so great. Hiltons grandmother in Cremorne, Sydney. From late 1895 items from groceries, hardware, toys, menswear, foot wear he worked in Glen Innes and then they moved into Casino. Next year the business will be 90 years old and Hilton says Manchester, toys to just about everything. there will be a big celebration and night of entertainment to In 1929 he purchased a In the early 60s we had the first supermarket in Casino celebrate this magnificent milestone. He says we are not fruit and vegetable shop in scared to make changes or to experiment with business, Barker St where the current West Lawn is, from that the business grew to a general store where the motto was ‘it could supply everything from a needle to an anchor.’ Even though Frank was unable to speak, read, or write English and had no migrant benefits he endeavoured to provide a business that was based on personalised service. A place where the shoppers needs were catered for in the one place. Founder

8 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 9 The story of John Nicholls The Hard Times 2002 Shark nets should stay out of Ballina’s waters for good John Nicholls born in 1940 There are only margins and edges now, no centre. The Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith today welcomed the early end With Beef Week upon us once again I thought it was raised on a dairy and pig centre osculates like a spinning top that has started at to the second North Coast Shark Net Trial after concerns about the risk of might be a good idea to touch on a few points to farm west of Kyogle. His father one point but it is impossible to predict where the out of entanglement of whales making an early migration along the NSW coast. be considered when purchasing a farm or a rural had a bullock team. However control spinning will end up. residential block that is not connected to town “There is no scientific evidence and little community support for putting interviewing John was an eye services. opener for me to say the least I close the farm gate. The little boys are seat-belted into shark nets back in the waters off the North Coast,” said Tamara Smith. the back ready for the 15km drive to school. A dust cloud as not only is this a man that has Without going into all matters extensively, the shown pigs and poultry along a half a kilometre long chases us down the road. The D “The data from the North Coast Shark Net Trial is yet more evidence that Class gravel is loose and I feel the wheels loosing grip the shark netting program in NSW does little to keep people safe in the following bullet points are some of things you with cattle, but this is someone should consider when buying that farm or rural with a big heart and it has been and going into a sluwey. water but takes a terrible toll on local marine life. block: an absolute pleasure meeting I automatically reef the wheel to the right but overcorrect. “We all want to ensure people are as safe as possible when enjoying the him. It's too far gone! The boys are screaming 'STOP MUM.' beach and ocean while minimising the toll on marine life. Shark nets don’t • Boundaries -- are the boundaries easily help achieve that balance. I support shark spotting by trained personnel At the age of 9 John showed My life flashes before me. I see the farm, my four sons, identified and are they fully fenced? If not then his first Jersey heifer at the such as Shark Watch volunteers or Surf Life Savers, using binoculars and it is imperative that the boundary to the block be my husband digging for water, starving cattle and the overdraft. It drones,” said Ms Smith. Kyogle Show and his love and passion began. Since then he has has all been for nothing. A life's work disintegrating before my eyes. identified correctly. The one true way to do this is to obtain a celebrated well over 25 years of showing steers since then. He has Nothingness, soon there will be no grass, no water, no cattle, nothing Government data shows the shark nets trialled across the NSW North survey certificate. also travelled to Brisbane, Rockhampton and Sydney and come to leave the kids to say that their parents were on this planet and made Coast have been ineffective, catching and killing vastly greater numbers away with ribbons and places in each show. • Access -- Does the land have a legal access? Is the a difference. harmless marine animals than target sharks. access from a main road, a crown road or via an easement But he has had significant success, in two separate years winning I accelerate harder to get out of the spin. The car weaves dangerously Between 23 November 2017 and 31 March 2018: creating a right of way. both champion and reserve champion carcass at the Lismore show close to a giant gum tree above a two metre drop off the side. Before and another one of his proud moments was winning the Heaviest * Only one target bull shark out of a total 132 marine creatures were • Electricity supply -- is this connected? If not, then my eyes is the startled look of a starving cow searching for green pick connection costs should be considered when calculating funds sow ever killed (dressed weight) 627 pounds (284kg). on the roadside. caught in the nets. required. John, was born with a deformity and has had 19 surgeries, is also a The houses of my dreams appear, some beautiful with woven * Threatened species including the Green Turtle and nine Great diabetic, meaning that doctors had told him that there were a lot of Hammerhead sharks were killed in the nets. • Flood -- Is the land flood affected and how will this tapestries and lacquered Chinese furniture, glorious bowls filled with impact if you intend to build? restrictions on what he would be able to do and what he wasn’t able roses, lavender and proteas, framed with silver ornate table settings. * Twenty-three rays caught and killed in the nets, including reports that to do. What is great about John is that he has turned all of that into Shimmering pink place mats adorn the black inlayed wood. rays were left to die in nets despite community reports of their capture. • Rates -- for farmland – additional rates are paid not a restriction but how he can help others. John can drive a car, being Local Land Services (cane farms being exempt). Unlike he can still to the best of his ability be around cattle, even though Other rooms flash before me, dark dusty rooms with cane furniture The Greens call on the NSW Primary Industries Minister Niall Blair to Council rates, these rates cover the period from 1 January to 31 and shutters that blow incessantly on their hinges. I go to the shutters some people don’t like seeing him in the arena as they are scared he permanently abandon the shark net program on the NSW North Coast December each year. will fall or shake too much. He said one of the best things about the and look out. Only emptiness before me. I look back and my body and across Sydney’s beaches and redirect those resources into more team when he goes to show is that everyone lends a hand, people freezes. Grandma Cutler is there, sitting on the verandah in the oak effective, non-lethal technologies. • With vacant land -- can a dwelling be constructed? help him load the cattle and weigh them and so on. People are so rocker, I try to speak but she just keeps rocking. Her hair a cloud of This is one of the most important questions to be asked Does nice, caring and generous. wavy silver, the colour of cutlery and her skin a translucent oyster Greens Marine spokesperson Justin Field MLC said, “A recent Senate the land have a dwelling entitlement. The best way to find shade. report found people are 100 times more likely to drown at the beach than Vincent Van Gogh said, “I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic to be killed by a shark in Australia. The risk is infinitesimally small and the this out is to obtain a dwelling entitlement search from the local than to love people” John married Christine in 1971 his eyes sparkle I walk the grand verandah and peer through the bay window. The resources should be directed to where the real risks are. Council. when he talks of her how she helps support him for his showing in old Beale piano that has middle C 'off key' is still there. The ivory • Water -- where does the water come from? Is there a “The millions currently going into the shark net program should be the best way that she can such as preparing food, having clothes is discoloured but even with all its shortcomings Aunty Vera can still water licence required to gain access to water? ready. I asked about her cheering him on at the shows, he smiled rattle out of tune. I watch Aunty Thelma and myself dancing up and directed to observation towers and drone technology for our lifeguards, and said that just can’t happen she never comes to see me at them. down the grand hallway. First the 'Gipsy Tap' and then the 'Pride of and improving whole of beach and personal deterrent devices,” he said. • On-site Sewerage Management System (OSMS) or Erin.' Had to get it right before the school formal. I have on an ice (Septic System) -- Does it comply with Council regulations? She is allergic to cattle! Heartland Magazine has an hourly updated Media Release section green dress of crystal crepe made in an empire line style with silver on our Home page, please visit www.heartlandmagazine.com.au Council conduct random John travels to Woodenbong and Casino High School to help the kids glittery braid under the bust line. The Seekers are playing: for updates on what is happening in your community and keep inspections and if there is work learn about showing cattle and clipping them and so on. Tricks of the to be carried out then the owner trade if you like, to pass on his wealth of knowledge to the younger Far beyond a drum is beating, informed with what our Councils and Political leaders are doing for generation. You can tell how proud he is of their achievements just Now your lips are sweet as wine, our communities. of the property is responsible the way he talks about them brings a smile to his face! Now the carnival is over, You can also Join our Facebook with over 14,500 other members keeping to rectify the OSMS. It is I will love you till I die; informed of what's going on locally. always recommended that a John also gives back to the community in a different way and My mind oscillates again, I am at University, walking up the stairs Go to facebook.com/heartlandmediansw/ purchaser obtain an inspection that is to raise money for the Lismore Westpac Lifesaver Rescue to the law school. Ten weeks to go. Seventy-five steps multiplied by by Council prior to purchasing. Helicopter. He has fortunately not called on the rescue helicopter, three, multiplied by ten. Two thousand and fifty stairs to climb before but his brother has, and he felt that by raising money for something I am finished. Too many rocks where the road should be. The wheel The above points are only in that the community uses spins, 'I can't get control.' The boys are still screaming 'STOP.' some of the matters to be and values is good. He considered when purchasing Then other voices come too, 'She'll never make a lawyer. Why would did this by auctioning a the farm or rural block. steer that he paid $900 someone her age study law anyway. What would she know about for. The Limousin-Angus anything anyway!' Congratulations to the Casino Beef Week Committee for all their cross raised $1420. Money Next I am in hospital. In the cot beside my son's is a baby, abandoned efforts in organising another wonderful Beef Week. going to a great cause and by his mother and father. It is 2am and there is no heating in the ward. it gives something back to a I am cold. The child whimpers and gasps for air. For assistance when purchasing that farm or rural residential community that has helped block please contact Maureen McDonald Conveyancing. him over the past 25 years I hear the nurses in the tea room drinking coffee, wondering why 'so he says. Over 12 years and so' stays. Silently I curse the nurses, then feel guilty because ago he raised $1400 again they are usually so wonderful. Lashing out, I silently curse the absent for the helicopter service by mother and father, tears are burning down my cheeks. I go to the tiny selling a steer. body and lift him out of his cot. His feet are little blocks of ice. I snuggle him to me and find a bunny rug to wrap around him. My own child is John breaks the steer in him self and still runs them on a property, lying there sleeping with fitful light wheezing breaths. 'But what would with plenty of people to help and has two being prepared ready for I know anyway?' Beef Week. With a genuine love of Casino, community and giving to others it was an absolute delight listening to the ins and outs of Too far gone. We're too far gone. I am ready to surrender to the showing cattle and hearing how you have overcome the difficulties fear, the insidiousness of life and the emergency of the immediate placed in front of you. predicament. As the thought crosses my mind, the front wheels somehow gain traction and I am in the middle of the road again, but I once read that ‘when obstacles arise you change your direction to heading the wrong way. Shivering convulsively, I pull over and look reach your goal, you do not change your decision to get there.’ (Zig over at the little boys in the back. They too were ashen. After a few Ziglar) John, you have done that and become an inspiration to others seconds, one of the boys, (the larrikin one) said, 'Gee Mum, you pulled in ways you probably cannot imagine! Your love and generosity for off that one pretty good!' With that we burst into laughing relief. For us, family, community and others is outstanding. The team at Heartland it must not have been a good day to die. And so we go on.© wish you the very best in your future. Story by Merle Summerville

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10 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 11 descendant of 'Mareeva' that was also named 'Mareeva.' though The Year 'Mareeva' Won the Tabulam Cup added there was possibly many more. DaughterDaughter ofof aa SoldierSoldier Equine Acupuncture As the Cup was lost for almost a century, there are conflicting Sometimes great stories of people and times and places are told Jennifer Boyle wants the message to stories as to what happened to the cup over all those years. One but are soon forgotten after the event. At other times stories are get out that if your horse is playing story says the Cup was found by Joanne, the granddaughter told but become exaggerated or diminished with the passing of up especially doing something out of of Isaac Handford whilst going through the contents of a trunk time. And then we have a story like the one I would like to tell you character, don’t assume it’s a behavioural belonging to her father the late Cecil Handford. about today. A story of a silver Cup that was lost in history only issue and try working through it. It’s quite to resurface unexpectedly (in three pieces), much to the pleasure Regardless of where the Cup was resting all this time, Grace and often a pain response; it’s their way of and surprise of the rightful owners. Robert are very happy that the Cup will remain in the custody telling us what’s going on. of the descendants of Isaac Handford for many more years. It began way back in the November of 1926, when a horse called Accordingly, both Grace's sons, Through full conversation and enquiry 'Mareeva' won the Tabulam Cup. The Cup was presented by JW Stewart and Grant Bulmer have Jennifer will work with your horse Tait to a horse called Mareeva that was owned and trained by expressed a desire to be guardian of Isaac Handford of Piora. The jockey was Mick Monigan. Back in and yourself. She takes a holistic the Cup. To that, Grace said, 'I can't the day, Isaac Handford was a well known and successful owner/ approach and discusses diet, herbal choose between them.' They will trainer of many race meeting winners throughout the Northern recommendations, supplements, she have to 'draw straws' when the times Rivers. take the whole history of the horse comes to pass it on.' A soldier’s life rent in two; into account and what discipline they The Cup came to the attention of Ken and Shirley Campbell, who To two families they belong Pictured are Robert and Grace are currently doing along with any enlisted the help of Jim and Kathryn Dougherty. Fortuitously, the Worlds apart their lives exist Dwyer with the returned Tabulam cup was mentioned to Tony and Trish Corrigan in an attempt to Antagonists in many ways. veterinarian reports. Cup alongside another beautiful One life of love and family, ascertain who should take possession. By reports, Tony indicated Cup belonging to Isaac Handford. Of partners, kids and pets. Jennifer welcomes phone calls or the Cup was not his, but through family connections knew the Unfortunately, the cup already in It keeps you safe and grounded accepts messages via her face book page with no obligation to rightful owners. Your happiness, your heart. Grace and Robert's possession has The other calls for service, book in and we can discuss if acupuncture is the way for their Hence a call was made to Grace (nee Handford) and Robert no plaque for information. Thus also A duty to uphold; horse. The treatments include travel within approximately an Dwyer of Kyogle. Isaac Handford was Grace's father. Grace was having mysteries to unlock. To a brotherhood do you belong hour radius and cost $75, if it is out of the radius or is more than overjoyed to hear of the emergence of the beautiful Cup. There With lifelong mates to know. Grace and Robert would very much one horse then extra fees will apply. was just one problem. The Cup was in three pieces. The banalities of modern life, appreciate any further clues on the So trivial it must seem It is here Robert, Grace's husband came to the rescue, when history of either Cup after all these When orders given and answered Grace thought it was irreparable. Robert enlisted the help of Gary years. It all took place a long time From fields so far away. Tyler of Summerland Trophies, Lismore who has since restored ago, but please phone Heartland Magazine ph 6662 6222 or In civilian life excitement wanes, You struggle to adapt. the Cup to it's former glory. Grace and Robert ph 02 6632 3352 directly if you can offer any Lines are blurred, and orders barked information. On reflection, Grace said she can remember three horses her And nightmares take their hold. The war itself is over father owned and trained - 'Out-of-Sight', 'Lady Boy' and a Merle Summerville Echoing nightly in your thoughts; Slamming doors, you cannot handle; Broken rules you will not abide. Your body now is weary, As broken as your mind. Your younger years more vivid now, As your mind relives its youth. For country and for freedom, For democracy did you serve; Not for glory, Nor for fame. Because you fought And the brotherhood fell, I stand here, Free and proud. Your legacy is enduring, Forgotten-it will not be. For generations will remember Your lives now merged to one I am the daughter of a soldier Ill stand proudly in your place Thank you for your service Dad On this and every Day.

Laura White

12 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 13 Skenazy which says, ‘Play turns out Do you remember? to be so stunningly Neville's story essential to The commonwealth Government produced a document on our When looking for things to go in the “Do you remember” part of the childhood, it’s like strongest defence against the drug problem whilst John Howard magazine it is always interesting what you come across in your research. love, sunshine and was the prime minister. It outlined the facts about illicit drugs, This time around, I came across an article that was published in the broccoli all juiced what families could do, would your children listen to you, know newspaper The Herald Sun which referred to life in Melbourne in the together.’ So, drugs and information about drugs, what other facts should 1940s. One of the biggest names in sport at the time was Sir Donald with the emphasis Bradman and Nancye Bolton who was famous for her tennis (winning the being on children you know. It went on to cover topics on the reasons teenagers women’s titles six times at the Australian Championships.) The population needing the gave for taking illicit drugs and what you can say, ten ways to at the time was 1.1 million it now covers over 4.5 million people. One of freedom to play encourage young people to talk with you about drugs, how will the most popular items that were selling at the time was the refrigerator and play based you know if your teenage is trying drugs or what to do if you think costing approximately $154. Mind you after reading through the article, learning I know you teenager is trying drugs. it wasn’t necessarily the rise in price of a loaf of bread from the 5 cents I would much to the now on average $2.50 and the unemployment rate of those age rather see At the time the booklet was produced national survey had been 15 + according to data collected recently from the Australian Bureau of children out on done through a national illicit drugs campaign that found that 76 Statistics Labour Force Survey Victoria currently sits at 5.7 percent in the footy fields, percent of 15 to 17-year old’s were willing to talk to their parents stark contrast to the 1.1 percent in 1940. Even the annual wage of male or at the beach about drugs. clerks/managers $752 ($14.46 pw) or that of a male factory worker at rather than living their life through the $497 ($9.55pw) as opposed to a female of the same level a clerk $293 filters of technology. A local community member Neville Walter Wynne has had his ($5.63 pw) and a female factory worker $246 ($ 4.73 pw) own personal dealing for many years with drugs and came to What games did you used to play with Heartland with some resources to help understand the myths and It was a photograph in the article that caught my attention. So much your friends, was it a chatter box, marbles, research has been done into the development of a child’s mind and hopscotch, dancing in the street or in the facts about mental disorders. imagination. There is a lot of controversy on playing video games as fields, what is your favourite childhood One in five Australians will experience an episode of mental illness opposed to being out in nature and what that does to a child when they memory? Is it kicking the footy around or disorder at some stage in their lives and Neville wants people to already live in a technology rich world. There is much talk on television, with mates, did you have to be home Netflix, Facebook, iPad being the new baby sitters. There is nearly an before the street lights came on? We understand that they are not alone and there is help available and app for everything that you can think of and if not, it is only around the would like to hear more about it. Write he is an example of how recovery is possible for many people. corner. There are so many games that you can play online where you are in, or call, or even drop in for a chat, let us He himself has been through mental health problems and drug farming with a friend or asking them to like something, so you can have an know what simple game brought a smile addiction and recovered from these issues with the help from the extra life. The virtual world of pets and so forth, to you and your friends because ‘at the community, the Uniting Church of Casino and also by being able it just is never ending so it leads me end of the day,, your feet should be dirty, to help others in programs such as Lend a hand. to the photograph that grabbed your hair messy and your eyes my attention. The sparkling.’ (Shanti) Born in Cobdon, Victoria 1946 his family travelled up to the photograph is taken northern rivers area when he was 2 years old. He has 3 brothers at a suburban and 3 sisters (one sadly passing at the ages of 3 from polio). park, the boys When Neville was 10 his father was involved in a bulldozer 1. The day before two days after the are on school accident seeing him moved to Lismore meaning that Neville had day before tomorrow is Saturday. holidays to help a lot more around the house and with other duties. At the however What day is it today? they are not age of 15 he left school and worked on a dairy farm. He also worked unloading trucks and so forth. In 1986 he suffered his 2. What is something you can hold allowed to without ever touching? play. (Picture: first mental breakdown. Through his recovery and helping to feed Herald Sun over 41,000 people and speaking to those at the Uniting Church 3. What are you certain to find inside Image Library/ he has found that through positive thinking and socialising that your pocket when you reach into it? ARGUS) has been one of the keys to his recovery. 4. Which letter of the alphabet has An image jumps to mind Neville says that “Everybody has different circumstances with the most water? and it is one that I saw disability, even with mental illness but we are ordinary people, on a poster with a the same as you and I. We all suffer the same things so there quote from Lenore shouldn’t be any discrimination. It is a sickness and you just need the right tools to get better.” Some of the myths that are addressed in the material that Neville provided were: • If someone experiences a mental disorder once, they will be ill forever. The fact is that many people can recover completely from mental disorders or have long periods without symptoms. • A person with a mental illness/disorder is lazy, bad or stupid. The fact is mental illness/disorder causes a person to think, act and feel differently from others. People experience symptoms that cause them to withdraw from normal activities and other people. • People with a mental illness/disorder are violent and aggressive or dangerous. The fact is that people with mental illness/disorders are not more violent or aggressive than anyone else. However, some people may become agitated when certain symptoms are severe or when situations trigger such a response. There are many more myths surrounding mental illnesses and disorders and things surrounding drugs and the problems that you may face. For more information we encourage you to visit the appropriate service, your local doctor. Information available www.drugs.health.gov.au, Lifeline 13 11 14, Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800, Family Drug Support 1300 368 186, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

14 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 15 The National Day of Action against Council Ranger Bullying and Violence was held on Friday Volunteers needed at Richmond Valley Council’s Animal 16 March 2018. It is a day set aside for Shelter educational facilities such as Australian Schools to participate in a day of action Do you love working against Bullying and Violence. This with animals? Caring year marks the eighth year it has been for cats? Walking running and had a record number of dogs? Interacting students participating across the nation. with the public? If Approximately two million students stood you can commit as united against bullying in their school little as two hours a communities. day, we would love to have you on our When registering for the day the school team. We offer a very is provided with resources and materials flexible volunteering to help with planning for lessons, activities amongst all ages. schedule because This year Tabulam Public School Relieving Principal Wendy King animals need care signed up for being a NDA school, as she sees it being a fantastic every day (and night) celebration of active stances against bullying and violence and of the week. what positive action we can take as a community to address these issues. Mrs King said that the local police were invited to Volunteers are greatly appreciated and contribute to the health the school to talk about what can be done to prevent Bullying and and well being of the animals at Richmond Valley Council's Violence at the school and in the community and that all students Animal Shelter. We are always on the lookout for more people participated in explicit lessons throughout the entire week. willing to help. We require people over 18 years of age who can donate a few hours of their time during the day, and who can: One of the students that attends Tabulam Public School Shakylah McGrady, a year four student was chosen to display her poem • Provide care to our dogs and cats about the importance of no bullying at school in the Tabulam • Walk and socialise dogs Police Station. It is now one of the first things you can see when • Socialise with the cats you walk into the Police Station. Shakylah and Sergeant Aaron • Bathing and grooming of dogs and cats Greenwood are pictured with her poem which she should be very proud of. What's required From the team at Heartland we congratulate Shakylah on her • An ability to handle animals. outstanding efforts and hope we continue to see more poetry from this young girl and others being sent in. Also, let’s hope • Past experience with animals is preferred but not essential. her message is read loud and clear. We have in the past issues Colour me in addressed different forms of bullying, • Able to attend on a set day each week is preferred. Let's Take a Stand Together. • An ability to engage and interact with staff and other volunteers in a positive and constructive manner. • Strong commitment to Council policies and procedures in relation to care and management of animals. • Ability to meet our WHS requirements (training is provided). Induction and training All new volunteers will have to be formally registered with Council, complete an induction and be given appropriate training. To register your interest, please visit http://www.richmondvalley. nsw.gov.au/page/Your_Council/Positions_Vacant/Volunteering_ with_Council/ We appreciate all applications for volunteers, however, at times we may have to decline applications if the skills or availability do not match the required task.

16 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 17 It is important to essentially three departments in the one location. Surprisingly be grateful for the there are things on offer that you may be unaware of until you things that you have enter the store. in your life. This is something that we In Dina’s Gift’s and Photography there is a wide variety of local and hear a lot, but it is not handmade gifts along with beautiful printed canvases, candles often that you can sit and gifts for any occasion. In the Dispensary section the staff back and recognise will help you with any script or over the counter medication needs that these things or questions you may have. A home delivery team which within Pharmacists often come from hard the local area can deliver your scripts if you have difficulty getting down the street. There are of course the Pharmacists Viviana Brian Sophie Maria Viviana work, determination, courage, self-belief McNamara, Brian Low, Maria Pearson and Brittany Armstrong, and a whole team along with registered nurses, pharmacy assistants and the sleep supporting your clinic team. The sleep clinic team stock the three major brands of dreams. However, C-pap machine and can also facilitate you in getting your testing the team that works at for sleep apnoea done right at your home and for the test results Scrivener and Webb to be sent off and data analysed as well as fitting the machine and Pharmacy cannot servicing. Webster paks are also available along with free meds Viviana MC Namara - Owner/Phramacist stop talking not only checks and home care/dressing services and a wide variety of about the business that they are a part of, but one name kept medical equipment to aid you in your recovery such as Wheel chairs/walkers. If they don’t have it readily available, they will be Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant popping up through the interview that we must talk about first and that is Viviana McNamara. able to get it in for you. On Staff there is also a midwife, AINs and Melissa Sharon Kathy Danielle Vicki a naturopath. They say she has the most beautiful and purest love and care for the community, that she has never been so busy as to not think The loyalty reward card can be used in any section and laybys of others. They say she is beautiful because she lets herself feel are also welcome. The team at Scrivener and Webb pride and that her success in being able to provide the services that themselves on being a part of the local community by providing she does to the town comes because she loves what she does items to support fundraisers as raffle items. This week for Beef and how she does it. It’s not just a job, it’s something personal. Week they will be raising money to support the Royal Flying Dulce Ruby once said, ‘The most beautiful people are those with Doctors. passion in their eyes and strength in their soul’. Viviana it is Viviana employs approximately 40 staff this includes permanent, essential you know how truly respected and valued you are by part time and casual staff and is very proud of Casino and the Pharmacy Assitance Registered Nurses not only the community but also the staff. community. Her team prides themselves on their presentation and service that they can provide and look forward to Vicki Heather Renee Angela Trish Margaret Scrivener and Webb Soul Pattinson Chemist offers your visit shortly. “We don’t have to do all of a variety of services, it alone. We were never meant to.” Brene Brown

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Advertorial Stock Controller Office Home Deliveries Dina's Giftware & Photography Assistants Amanda Yasmin Margaret Lynne Bethany Tracy history and geography. Mathematic didn’t make a big hit with Going to School at Greenridge me although the times tables were no bother but those norm Assisting the Homeless and those in crisis. sheets with great masses of tests in maths used to horrify me. I failed them every time but got a good enough mark to go onto Helping the community with our community’s help. Casabella At the age of seven I started school in 1933 with my older high school. I wound up improving this field over time as I had A non-for-Profit organisation registered as the ACNC Laws Our brother Keith. Those days we had to walk about a mile to to, as the challenge to do so was there if was to succeed in life. Two Hands cares for the homeless and those in crisis within Dear Casabella, get to school and we had to do that barefoot as times were Casino’s community. All year round they volunteer their time I remember an incident that happened at school one day a hard and our parents couldn’t afford luxuries for us like shoes weekly and on a needed basis assisting the homeless and those We don’t think Casino was named from sixth-class pupil by the name of Stan Allen got kept back in in those days. Once we gout out onto the lane, Ranns Lane in crisis within the community. They provide advocacy services Monte Casino now. George Stapleton that fronted the property where we lived it was gravelled with the lunch hour for being unruly in class, so he lined up the for any of their clients in the form of medical/dental or other was born in Casino, Milltown, Dublin hailstone gravel. ink wells on his desk and when the teacher Mr Davey came booked appointments and offer the service of booking these Ireland so more than likely it was named back after lunch Stan used him for targe practice and when he after his hometown. In those days we This gravel was quarried and up on the hill opposite the school appointments on their behalf. The will assist clients with reading was finished, he jumped out a window and was never seen at and writing if required. don’t think we would have been to Italy. and out on the main road was dressed with blue metal. So school again. walking on the road was not a good idea. This mean that we Bianca and James provide on going support to domestic violence Thank you to Dorothy for submitting that had to walk on the grassy edge which was still quite gravelly. The message we always got from mum in the summer time women’s and children’s refuge’s by providing clothing, dignity piece of information in response to our question on how Casino/ So, we used to get what was known as stone bruises on our was as we went home from school was to watch out for black packs and children’s clothing and toys. Cassino got its name! We are still on the hunt for any feedback feet which was quite painful but still ad to go to school limping snakes as there was always a chance they would be looking and information. They spend some nights walking the streets to ensure the along and a soap and sugar poultice on it at night time. for water from that time on and be careful of thunder storms. homeless have blankets and food for the night. Their aim is to An item that came in to the Heartland team recently was a picture Some of the other kids who lived further away had the luxury Back in those days there was an ice cream man who would have all our homeless provided with their very own swag. Within of the Great White Exhibition Touring train which was an effort in of riding a horse to school and there was a paddock where the come around the schools in a horse drawn cart selling penny 3 years they really want a van on the road fully signed, fitted with the 1920’s by Sydney based industries to convince Australians horses spend the day. There was no water provided for them, and threepenny ice creams and there was old Don McPhee a cooktop and servery on one side and on the other side a pop to “Buy Australian Made”. The New South Wales Government so they had to watered before they left home and were quite who used to come around delivering Bread from the Richmond out shower and a washer/dryer combo to restore dignity and care contributed 5000 pounds thirsty when they got home in the hot weather. Bakery. And in the wet weather could often get bogged in the to the homeless community. to the project which saw lane and have to scrounge around and find some pieces of a train with 15 coaches Later on we got a second horse as we already had old Bonny Within 10 years their home is to have a shelter established within where various companies wood to chock under the back tyres as to crawl out of the hole the Casino community, a drop-in crisis centre which would also our sulky horse. So now with four of us Keith myself Ross and and other times had to get a shove to help the bread cart on displayed their artisan’s heather were able to ride double bank to school. Now this provide a once weekly drop in youth service and a rock and water products. its way. anti bullying program for children. other horse is one my father bought from Bluey Newell up at The train made two the post office farm. Bianca and James can be contacted on 0404 254 878 or 0410 journeys in New South 160 207, [email protected] or on Facebook via Our Now if there was a horse that should been shot when he was Submitted by Ray Shephard. Wales. The first one Two Hands. born he was it. If he couldn’t rush at you when you tried to started 11th November catch him he would show a nasty pair of heels. And he could Currently they need assistance finding a storage facility that is 1925 and concluded shy at absolutely nothing and have you very smartly unseated waterproof to store the items that are coming in. Even though 20th May 1926. The second journey 25th August 1926 to 22nd much to his approval, then clear out and leave you stranded. there is an extremely fast turnaround on the perishable and non- November 1926. He also had another trick up his sleeve that was to bolt but it perishable items that are being donated it is essential that they The second tour included some North Coast Town visits were didn’t work with me. have somewhere safe to store these items. If anyone could help South Grafton, Grafton, Rappville, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, with an idea or facility, please contact them! Bangalow, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Murwillumbah. I would pull hard on his left rein and flog him into a tight circle until he was completely stuffed, and his other trick was to bite James and Bianca the team at Heartland extend our warmest Another topic of interest that has been coming in of late is to do you on the back side as you were getting on him, that meant you wishes to you both and know that helping one person might not with the year 1954 so in the next edition we will be taking a visit had to keep the other side rein tight so as to foul his intentions. change the whole world but it could most definitely change the back to that date and we can’t wait! What a nice school pony. His name was Cobber. No bloody world for one person. We commend you both on your commitment that you are making to Casino and as Mandy Hale once said ‘To Keep your feedback and information coming in, the team at Cobber of mine. And Bonny was the old sulky horse and his Heartland really appreciate it and we are always willing to listen front feet were pigeon toed which meant he could easily trip make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care.” and follow up on any stories or information that you provide! himself which he often did and if he fell with you and lied on your leg you would be stuck there until he got his wind back, Thank you to the Northern Rivers Ford Club for helping this sometimes that could be a few minutes. organisation on its way with $1000 to kickstart their goals. Now in the winter time we would have to break the ice in the water trough in the morning so as to give them a drink before leaving for school. Now the teacher was a mister want who was replaced at end of year by a mister Sid Best who was a wonderful understanding man who go tht best out of his pupils. After a few years he got a transfer to Tilbuster up near Armidale and he was sadly missed by we pupils and was replaced by a Mister Jim Davey. A good teacher, but could not compare with Mr Best, he was pretty handy with the cane in as much as using it as a tool threaten you if you made the same mistake again, instead of coming over and helping you solve your problem. He handed out a few canings in his time and I was one of them who copped it. Now I remember the pupils that sat at my desk, they were Barbara Tyrell, Harold Rann. Harold was pretty good at releasing fair amounts of methane gas which didn’t go over very well with us other class mates, also Jean McDonald and Betty Kinder. Betty was a genius, she took in everything she learnt like she was a piece of blotting paper with her memory and me I had a memory like a sieve on some subjects and on some others, I was OK. I liked spelling, dictation was pretty good with

20 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 21 Casino Golf Club - More than Golf The wise amongst us have always Considered by many as one of the best golf courses in the Northern said ”never say Rivers, it should come as no surprise that Casino Golf Club is pushing John Paul Young, OAM (born 21 June 1950) out of the Sydney suburban dance circuit. For never” so with full steam ahead in it’s quest to impress just as much off the course is a Scottish-born Australian pop Young, a major break occurred at an Elm Tree the spirit of that in as it does on. singer who had a 1978 worldwide hit with "Love performance when visiting producer and manager, Simon Napier- mind..’here we go Is in the Air".His career was boosted by regular Bell, heard them in a pub in Newcastle in 1971. He persuaded With Beef Week being a highlight of the Northern Rivers social again!’. appearances as a performer and guest host Young to sign as a solo artist to Albert Productions. calendar, the club will be serving up the best cuts of beef from local on national broadcaster, ABC's 1974–1987 TV butchers with a ‘Week of Beef’ celebration in the Bistro. The Chef’s I’m very excited to In February 1975, Young released "Yesterday's Hero", a song Special Menu includes; be going out again series, Countdown. Besides "Love Is in the Air", Young had top ten chart success in Germany and about the fleeting nature of pop stardom which drew on Vanda as Rose Tattoo, & Young's own experiences as former teen idols.The single shot Beef Schnitzel & meat lovers topping with bacon and egg 100% adrenalin the Netherlands with "Standing in the Rain" and Beef Short Ribs: with a spicy sauce, Honey soy sauce four other top ten hits in South Africa, including into the national charts in April and gave Young his first top ten fueled Aussie hit, reaching No. 8 on the Australian singles chart. The single Striploin Steak: with your choice of sensational sauce rock ‘n’ fucking No. 1 hits with "I Hate the Music" in 1976 and Eye Fillet Steak with a prawns and hollandaise sauce "Yesterday's Hero" in 1977. Young was born John sold strongly in the United States, where it reached No. 44 on roll, played in the traditional Aussie way with passion and total the Cash Box Top 100 in February 1976. One of the key factors commitment to the moment. Inglis Young in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland to The news on the street is that the ‘Week of Beef’ will also run for James and Agnes (nee Inglis) Young. Together with his parents, in the Australian success of "Yesterday's Hero" was the film clip Primex in June, which will give you plenty of opportunity to devour As there is no permanent Rose Tattoo line up at the moment, until two sisters and a brother, Young emigrated to Australia on made to promote it, which enabled the song to be given heavy the whole menu. Demarco gets out, I have assembled the finest bunch of rogues, board the SS Canberra, arriving in Sydney on Australia Day (26 exposure on Countdown, which had just switched to its new one- hour Sunday evening format, following the official start of colour Another local favourite, the Casino Golf Club Markets will be popping worthy to wear the colours, to accompany me into the fray. January) 1962 when he was aged 11. After finishing schooling TV broadcasting on 1 March 1975.Young's debut performance on up their tents on Sunday 3rd June from 8am-1pm. The markets have Dai Pritchard on slide off course, in my eyes he has no equal. at Westfields High School, he started an apprenticeship asa given talented locals a place to share their gifts with the community. sheet metal worker. Initially performing as John Young, his first Countdown had him miming "Yesterday's Hero" while dressed in a Held every second month on the grounds of Casino Golf Club you’ll Second guitar is Bob Spencer, a monster of a player, one of the involvement in music began in late 1967 when he formed a band, sailor's suit surrounded on an island stage with a studio audience find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to handmade designer greatest players I have ever seen and has been a close friend, Elm Tree, with schoolmates. of screaming teen girls. He was dragged off the stage three times clothing and massages. brother and ally for the past forty years. by audience members and the microphone cord was ripped out The other members included Robert (Slim) Barnett on bass but the song continued uninterrupted. ABC TV producer, Michael Unlike large commercial markets you’ll be meeting the faces behind Mark Evans on bass, his pedigree is enshrined in Aussie rock guitar, Ollie Chojnacki on guitar, Philip Edwards (drums 1968– Shrimpton believes his show, Countdown, played a big part in the handcrafted homewares, artworks, ceramics, fashion and history. 1971, 1972–1976), Andy Imlah on co-lead vocals, Dave Kaentek, making "Yesterday's Hero" and Young a teen pop success. jewellery and be able to chat to the local growers selling their fresh Keeping the seat warm for Demarco is the legendary drummer Ron Mazurkiewicz on keyboards and Geoff Watts on drums. Elm produce, honey and delicious gourmet delights. Tree gained a moderate following around Sydney, and after being For many years, Young has supported children's charities. He John ‘Watto’ Watson, another monster of a player, together the participates in the NSW Variety Bash as a participant in one of All the action takes place from 8am to 1pm on the following dates: boys and I will continue Rose Tattoo’s legacy. spotted by producer Martin Erdman, they cut one single for his Du Monde label, a cover of UK band Marmalade's "Rainbow", the old cars and also to entertain along the way. He also supports • Sunday 3rd June 2018 You the loyall supporters and you the newly found friends deserve which was released through Festival in November 1970, but did the children's emergency transport service NETS through its • Sunday 12th August 2018 nothing but the best and that’s just what you will get!..Be there or not enter the top 50 Australian singles charts. In mid-1971 they 4WD4Kids fundraiser. Young is also an avid environmentalist, • Sunday 14th October 2018 be square! …Ango. entered the New South Wales heats of the Hoadley's Battle of the supporting Landcare projects in his local community. • Sunday 9th December 2018 Sounds and got as far as the Sydney finals, but they didn't make • Rose Tattoo are coming to ROCK Casino RSM- Friday 10th it through to the national final, and so never managed to break To stay up to date with Casino Golf Club’s local events and Golf August. Secure your tickets now! $40 presale, $45 at the door. Tournaments visit www.casinogolfclub.com.au and follow their facebook page.

22 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 23 Gwendolyn is specific about her artwork Also performing for you at the Legends concert is Ella Freelander and only paints in acrylic and certain styles from Grafton who is 16 years of age. She plays the Ukulele and Gwendolyn Gray for instance she does not at this stage do Legends Concert guitar and has had experience performing at open mic nights Oprah Winfrey once said ‘Know what portraits. Now it has been a few years Rock/ Pop/ Country Vocalist and busking at the Dorrigo Folk Festival. Described as having a sparks the light in you. Then use since she has done pen as she has been Natalie Gill grew up in haunting voice this is her first time performing at a FUN singing that light to illuminate the world’ and so engrossed in her acrylic work. She is Casino NSW, singing as concert on stage! more than happy to do commission work a child with her mum. She Heartland had the recent pleasure of Ella & Georgia will also be Natalie’s assistants with the show. and will always be upfront and honest if moved to Sydney at the age recently meeting Gwendolyn Gray. Helping the students, stage management & more. Who if you have not yet had the she doesn’t feel she can take on what you of 19years Studying singing opportunity to meet then I suggest want. at Studio 4 in Paramatta Ring the Casino RSM on 02 6662 1666 to buy your ticket to this for many years. Moving putting it on your list of things to do. Gwendolyn wants artists or people that wonderful event and support Casino’s local children as they shine to Bellingen in 1991 she This is a person whom will inspire you feel that they would like to attempt art to on stage some for the very first time! became the lead vocalist to try whatever your heart desires in a understand that there will be lots of failures. in the Band & Duo ‘He simple conversation. Ultimately people can continually tell you Said She Said ‘(formed how good they think your pieces are but Born and bred in Casino 1963, in 1991-2012) Touring up unless you truly believe and feel it from Gwendolyn began drawing at the age and down the North Coast your heart then it is harder to continue. of 10. With an absolute detest of school & supporting acts like One of her most favourite art pieces is one that gave her ‘that and many a time telling her mother she Venessa Amorosi & the feeling’, the one that she just knew it was going to work. Although was sick Gwendolyn would lay on the Choir Boys. In between working with ‘He Said She Said’ Natalie hard to explain it in words she expressed a feeling that you just veranda at home and copy the artist also joined a powerful & Driven Band called ‘Side FX’. Jolof. Filling pages with sketches until can’t get from the analytical mind, it comes from the heart and she had filled a book with her impressions of his artwork. you know it is going to happen, Supporting acts like Jimmy Barns, Mental as Anything & the that the artwork will come to Radiators, travelling for many years as far as Sydney to Byron Originally dabbling with a lot of pen drawings with watercolour life. Ultimately you are your Bay. (Natalie Continued her vocal lessons through these years wash to give the drawings substance Gwendolyn talks about own worst critic but sometimes in Coffs Harbour). In 2013 Natalie joined a five-piece Band ‘Pop bringing photographs to life with her Historical impressions of the you know something is spot Fiction’ with a combination of very talented local musicians. town, which she felt are one of the hardest things to draw as on and particularly when I do opposed to maybe a nature scene as people remember those historical pictures it is a clip Over the year’s. Natalie Gained many years of Singing, buildings, street scenes, shops. ‘It triggers memories, feelings, in time, a moment where you Performing and on road experience. Always continuing to work smells and so forth so it is imperative that each line and detail is must grab the essence of what on her own vocal growth. Nat adds passion and determination to correct.’ was alive. a big voice, enabling her to cover a wide range of artists & Styles (male & female). It wasn’t until Gwendolyn When I paint I have started doing some work inspirational things on in the Natalie has been teaching singing for over 14 years, in Bellingen for the Mayor of Grafton background such as movies, things like Eat Pray love and I draw (Organizing Full production concerts & supplying Entertainment approximately 20 years a lot of inspiration from Beatrix Potter. Never will she listen to for local events with her talented students), in 2014 she started ago that she really started anything negative in the background whilst painting. This is part teaching at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium as well to truly believe in of what I am, I am an artist and I love as Privately in Coffs, Woolgoolga, and Sandy Beach. her talent. She it. Now living in Grafton, she is now teaching Privately at home ‘Fun began to do Her final words in our interview were Singing’ (Own Business) in Grafton but also now in Casino on private commission Monday & Tuesdays from 12pm to 7pm. works and has “I just love to have people explore kept photographs of each one in her portfolio which is what they have inside them, it only Love to Sing.? Don't think you can? Well come and have a sing extraordinarily important for anyone who is wanting to takes one spark to get a passion with me and let’s see. Singing brings happiness. Whether you start their career. Gwendolyn gives this advice stating started.” want to do it for fun or Professionally. Being a Vocal coach, Natalie that ‘it helps you to track how you have grown and Gwendolyn your passion shines offers Guidance in whatever you chose to do. She works with matured as you have yourself travelled as an artist.’ from you and radiates in a way you, easy understanding lessons from 6 yrs. to Adult. Individual Lessons. Gwendolyn aspires to do many things within her art and that is indescribable. Each art there are so many people that will benefit in our community work you showed took us on a Help with Performance / Voice / Self Confidence. Natalie if she is to successfully continue her endeavour. One such thing journey, whether it was from endeavours to help find your Inner Voice, learn to sing the fun Gwendolyn is not only passionate about but is very keen to get the beginning of your career way. It is confidence Building, improves your Breathing, General started is teaching art more or where you are at in this Health & Wellbeing, Singing is great for Anxiety & depression and professionally. She has point in time. Either way the it allows people to feel happy when you sing. been fortunate enough team at Heartland wishes For the first time ever in Casino Natalie and her singing group to tick one thing off her you not only the happiest of will be producing a 4 hour sit down concert called ‘The Legends bucket list which is hosting birthdays for the 14th of this Concert’. It is on Sat the 16th June 2018 at the Casino RSM her own exhibition which month but all the very best in Club. This is a confidence building show. Giving Fun Singing was 22 pictures displayed your career. You really have student’s a chance to perform in front of a live audience. Building on a 1920s themed night, captured the true meaning confidence in themselves, learning to work with & support others. the historical society was of being who you are despite involved, and everyone what challenges might pop up Natalie is encouraging Casino locals to come along and support dressed up. It was a very in your way. Be fearless in the their own local talented kids who are at different stages of formal night, Sylvia Nolan pursuit of what sets your soul their singing levels. Not only will they be participating in group played the piano on fire and as Albert Einstein once said performances, but each child will be performing a solo act. All for the Essence of Casino In Line. An excellent solo ‘The one who follows the crowd will backed with professional sound lighting which is provided by Any exhibition. She is currently building a studio and can’t usually go no further than the crowd. Entertainment Coffs Harbour. wait for the poster from the night to be hung there! Those who walk alone are likely to Beginning the show at 5.30 as you enter Miss Georgia Cummings She enjoys the Casino Art Group which meets every find themselves in who is a Singer/Songwriter will preform for you. Not only has she second Saturday afternoon. It is an afternoon where places no one has been busking in Grafton for many years she also has played at people donate a few dollars to use the space, come and ever been before.’ shows, pubs and local fundraising events around the Clarence try their hand at whatever art medium takes their fancy Valley. She now plays at weddings and local functions and has such as acrylic, watercolour, pastel, and so on. It is most been singing since she could talk. She is now studying music important to remember that everybody has talent, people at school and has vocal lessons weekly and can capture any just need to get the feel of what they have got inside them. audience with plenty of spark and excitement.

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Keith Nelson RemembersPart 3 Final Mathew born December 29th 1980 Sydney. He travelled all over N.S.W., emus. To this day one emu can still and Bradley August 31st 1983. that’s how he knew that the property be seen roaming around the property, was for sale. Along with some family his name is “George”. At times we had On September 10th 1946, I Gordon attended Richmond River members they travelled by boat to up to 16 donkeys which were shown married Lola Cameron, daughter of Primary School while Graham and Byron Bay, then by rail to Lismore at the Lismore, Casino and Kyogle Mervyn Bertrude (Bert) and Bertha Kenneth were two of the first pupils and hired a horse and sulky to get to Shows with a lot of success. Cameron of Eltham. They were to be enrolled at the Lismore Heights Spring Grove to view the land. The farmers on Mary Duncan’s farm, Primary School when it opened. I I have always been interested in Gores decided to wait around for the at Eltham. Bert passed away on continued on with the farm and also a poultry and bred Sussex Fowls. auction which was three days away. Anzac Day 1955 and Bertha went to little cattle dealing. I remember buying the Reserve On one of these days they ventured live at Clunes. We lived with Lola’s Champion Rooster at the Sydney I purchased a fishing boat, called on a day trip to Coraki and a picnic parents for six months and helped on Royal Show in 1970 for $15. I have “Mijdlo”, (oldjim back to front). I would Keith Nelson was had on the river bank.The auction the farm. always loved my dogs and bred fish off Ballina and over on the Sandon was held in October 1908, where Mr Gore purchased working dogs on the property. After the six months we moved to Ross River. I employed Joe O’Brien to work “Spring Grove Homestead” Plaque's on Gate Street, Lismore Heights and bought the farm. Tragedy struck one time Through the years I always rode a horse when mustering Edmond Bingham (Mun) Gore was 30 years of age and a going concern with the intention when I was going out to sea with my the cattle but changed over to a motor bike 22 years ago. with a dairy property at Campbelltown, was put in charge of only staying boat on the Sandon. I hit the bar going of Spring Grove. The cattle were brought up On Sunday October 2nd 1983, Gwen and I six months. We out and was about two miles out when from Campbelltown by rail to Tenterfield then hosted a wonderful day at the Homestead had no lease just the boat began to take in water and they were driven to Spring Grove. The trip where the twin Memorials that stand at the month to month eventually sank. I had to swim back to took 5 days. A cow was left behind at Drake front gate were unveiled by Mr Richmond with our herd of shore. I was admitted to Maclean Hospital and on Mr Gore’s return trip to Sydney he Manyweathers, M.L.C., from Casino. 38 cows and 1 bull. where I remained for two weeks. I came Keith at watermelon table spotted her in the paddock at Drake, then Hundreds of people watched the unveiling, We stayed more than six back on to the farm but also rented a paddock he had to make arrangements for her to one in memory of the Spring Grove Pioneers month’s, in fact we stayed 23 years. on Martins Lane, Newybar. The paddock was covered with be delivered to Spring Grove. Mr and Mrs and the other for those who served in World I was only there a week when a tea trees and over a period of years I managed to clear it Ollie Nowlan were the caretakers at Spring Wars 1 and 2. Keith and Gwen milkman asked me to supply milk to using a chain saw and poison. Grove at the time of the auction and they sell around town. This we did. I eventually bought him out Another big highlight in Gwen’s life was her Sadness hit the family on March 11th 1957 when my wife were asked to stay for three months. and I had the milk run for three years and one month. George the Emu book that she wrote titled, History of Spring Lola, passed away with a cerebral haemorrhage. She is Mun met Ivy Johnston who lived not far from the Grove. This book was launched on October 7th 1990 by After only having the milk run for a month and with Lismore buried in the Clunes Cemetery alongside her father. Lola Homestead and married her in August 1909. She moved Mr Ted Trudgeon. On the same day the new wrought iron Heights growing in population, I found that I didn’t have died a week before Gordon’s 10th birthday. The boys into the Homestead by which time the Nowlan’s had left. gates at the entrance of the Homestead were officially enough milk to supply my customers. I made arrangements stayed with their Grandmother Bertha, at Clunes, for six Mun and Ivy went to Sydney for their honeymoon where he opened by Mr Col Ward, a descendant of the first settler to buy milk off the Costello’s (where the Hilltop Hotel is now) months until I could get them into the Masonic School at purchased a set of milking machines. These were set up Mr E. Grimes. Also the new side gate at the entrance was and asked my customers in High, Beardow and O’Flynn Baulkham Hills, Sydney. They remained there until they by the use of a steam engine. The water had to be carried dedicated in memory of Spring Grove Residents who lost Streets if I could deliver their milk in the afternoons. One finished school, Gordon and Graham in 1963 and Kenneth from the creek for the engine. their lives during the Second World War. of my customers Cos Kelly in Beardow Street asked me if in 1967. I would employ his son, John. He was 12 years of age and Sadly all their four sons never lived, one son lived a week Gwen passed away June 21st 1994, after a short illness. I Gordon worked on the Railways when he first left school I gave him a pound ($2.00) a week. He stayed with me and he is buried on the property, near the Homestead. have remained on the property. and after quite a few jobs eventually moved to New Zealand for three years then he moved on to Wakley’s the Baker, Their only surviving child, Gwen, was born at Dongrald, where he owns a tyre dealership and towing business. where he spent five years. They sent him to Sydney to learn Lismore in 1910. Gwen was reared at the Homestead. I was treasurer of the Spring Grove Progress Association for 10 years, that association is still going. how to make the fancy bread. He eventually purchased a Graham joined the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney The family moved to Sydney in March 1939 where they Baker’s business at Richmond. in 1964 and remained until his retirement in 1999. He also purchased flats in Arden Street, Coogee. They came back On September 2nd 2005, I was served two years in National Service from 1969-1971 and to Lismore in 1946 and built a house on the corner of Orion presented with a certificate celebrating went to Vietnam as a rifleman in 1970. and Dawson Street. Mr Gore died in Febuary 1961 and 60 years of service and membership Children born:- Gordon Douglas – March 18th 1947 Mrs Gore in 1968. of Lodge Eltham 272. Ken studied to be an Accountant when he left school and Graham Keith – January 3rd 1949 he has worked for several Accountancy firms in Sydney I gave up dairying at Spring Grove in 1974 and changed Kenneth John – June 1st 1950 over the years. over to beef cattle. At a clearing sale for the dairy cattle we had 252 head, but only sold 140 at the sale because Gwen As I sit and ponder over my life on In 1961, Mr Tim Gordon introduced me to Gwen Gore. Marriages :- would not sell her pets. They were kept to rear calves. R. the verandah of the Spring Grove Gwen lived at 69 Uralba Street, Lismore. I became Gordon and Sons from Lismore and Barnes and Clark from Homestead I would not have wanted Gordon is married to Suzanne and they live at Opitiki in engaged to Gwen on May 21st 1962. Gwen along with her Casino conducted the Auction. The 140 head which were it any other way. No changes, as I New Zealand. They have two sons, Gregory born October parents owned land at Spring Grove called “Spring Grove sold averaged $17. The sale was held on February 25th have tried nearly everything but you 6th 1976 and Steven born December 9th 1982 and a Homestead”. I moved onto the property on 28th Feburary 1974. cannot go past the way of farming. daughter (my only granddaughter) Leanne born June 7th 1969 at 3pm. At first the home was unlivable, infested with Ill health is forcing me to sell this 1978. Gregory was married in February 2004 to an English rats, fleas etc. I travelled back and forwards to Lismore after After the sale, Gwen and I agreed to purchase 60 head beautiful property but I hope the new Lass, Joanne, who came to work on Gregory’s farm. They milking seventy eight cows twice a day. I was only going of beef heifers each. I asked Graeme Smith to arrange owners can carry on the way it has have a daughter Ella Louise born January 2005. (at this to stay for three months to get the farm in order so that it and purchase my 60 head and they arrived by semi-trailer been worked for the past 97 years, Keith with Stockbrands point of time she is my only could be sold. The property was costing me $7 per head. keeping that tradition alive. great grandchild.) an estate. I purchased calves Gwen sold her house in Lismore to rear and after three months Graham is married to Ann and and moved to Spring Grove in I didn’t want to leave. At one they live at Chipping Norton in 1978. Over the years we have stage I was milking up to 115 Keith Nelson Remembers Part 3 final of Heartland Magazine Sydney. They have two boys, had many animals including cows so I decided to fix up the Paul born February 2nd 1979 emus and donkeys. Jack Axford Homestead to make it liveable. and Adam born August 24th purchased our first pair of emus 1981. Spring Grove was purchased from Roma in Queensland. A Story by Helen Trustum week later he arrived with another Ken is married to Christine by the Gore family from a Mr Mather in 1908. Mr Gore was one thinking he had given us a and they live at Peakhurst in Spring Grove Homestead Spring Grove Homestead Gates Keith with his boys a relieving Bank Manager for pair of males in the first place.

26 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine Heartland Special Feature www.heartlandmagazine.com.au Heartland Special Feature www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 27 greater value when they are old. Bullock Team Facts, History & General Information Additionally, the harness for a Kyogles Brief History When development outstripped the capacity of convict bullock team can be made from Much of this history is indeed a chant, a song of slow change labour it was working bullocks that provided the muscle almost nothing other than scrap documented only by the rocks, the trees and the legends of the needed in our infant colony. While Australia "rode on the metal and bush timber in the first Aborigines. So wrote an early historian of Kyogle. The area of Kyogle, a name derived from Kaiou gal (the place of the plain sheep's back" the wool that brought our prosperity rode the hands of an amateur blacksmith and timber worker. On the turkey), was settled by the Bundjalung people, whose territory dusty miles from outback stations to the port on lumbering was wide and who had adapted to the environment over countless other hand, producing a horse's bullock wagons. Today, when people nostalgically recall generations. Their exact numbers are uncertain, but the estimates men, the unskilled working for one shilling an hour, during what the good old days it is the colourful bullocky and his mighty, harness is a job for a highly skilled saddler and could cost of white settlers in the early 19th century placed the indigenous was fortunately a relatively dry year with below average rainfall. patient bullocks who are often brought to mind. Bullockies as much as the horse itself. population of the present Kyogle area at up to 600. Indeed, conditions towards the year’s end became intolerably and their teams have inspired the pens of some of our hot, contributing to an outbreak of violence immediately outside Bullock teams were renouned for their steady, patient and Natural foods were abundant and physically the Bundjalung were the Exchange Hotel. In the incident the publican was stabbed by greatest writers of poetry and prose. determined pull in difficult situations where horses were impressive. “They were muscular, sinewy and of good athletic a disgruntled labourer who later received a two year sentence build”, according to one authority. At one with their surroundings, Today bullock teams are almost a thing of the past... almost. prone to jerkiness and panic leading to expensive injuries in Bathurst jail. The bridge itself opened without incident in early they had an extensive body of legends and culture heroes to and breakages. Bullocks didn't often need shoeing and 1912. Determined to help save Australia's bush heritage from could live and work on rough herbage rather than the explain their origins and the natural features of their region. being forever lost. expensive feed required by working horses. European discovery of the region took place in the late 1820s, but Kyogle’s fortunes as a centre for the timber and pastoral industries it was not until the early 1840s that white settlement began with were maintained during the period between the two world wars. It wasn't until improved road surfaces meant that the some enthusiasm. By 1843 seven stations had leased the entire Widespread social and economic changes during the post-war greater strength and speed of draught horses could be put Upper Richmond, including the area around Kyogle, then known decades, however, had their impact on this region. The earlier Why did people choose to have a Bullock Team? to advantage, that bullock teams began to be displaced on as Fairymount. symbols of rural wealth, butter factories and timber mills, gradually In a developing country like Australia, a bullock team had closed as the reasons for their existence dwindled. the road. Timber getters made serious inroads into the region’s resources many advantages over other forms of transport. Compared In our forests and on our farms bullocks have been used from the 1860s. Stands of red cedar, which had attracted them In 1950, when dairying was said to be at its peak, more than to convict labour they were much stronger and probably at first, were all but stripped bare by the 1890s. An economic up to the present day. Australia's last full-time professional 520 dairies were functioning in the Kyogle district. By the late much easier to control and get along with. downturn in 1893 resulted in a fall in the value of the timber and 1970s only 118 remained. Today there are fewer still. Despite bullockies retired from the forest in the early 2000's, but vast quantities of the cut logs were abandoned Hoop pine was the this decline, dairying and timber products are still regarded as the Cattle were included in the livestock that arrived on the there are still a few hardy individuals who train and yoke first fleet and they did very well here, rapidly increasing next forest resource to be vigorously exploited. The Free Selection economic mainstays. bullock teams as hobbies, for demonstrations or for part- Bill introduced by the NSW government in the 1860s resulted in in number. In comparison to horses bullocks have always time work in forests and on farms. the subdivision of the large stations into farm selections. Before For today’s visitor, Kyogle’s appeal is in its superb valley setting, been much cheaper to aquire when young and of much long there were 551 farms in the district, the great majority of its charming nearby villages and its proximity to the rainforests them dairy farms. An organised dairying industry began with the and national parks. At least two of the parks should be mentioned building of a creamery and, in 1905, Kyogle’s first butter factory. here. Richmond Range National Park, 40 km west of Kyogle, contains a remnant of the vast Focal Peak volcano, active about All this activity gave the small but thriving community a new 24 million years ago. status. In 1901 the name Kyogle appeared on official maps for the first time. In the same year a census recorded a population About 40 per cent of the park is covered by subtropical and dry of 51. Ten years later the population had increased to 1226 and rainforest, and more than 400 species of plants may be found. the Kyogle district had become the North Coast’s most rapidly The park’s mammal fauna are said to be the most diverse of any growing community. Advances in transport and infrastructure, comparably sized area in Australia, and include spotted tailed spurred by the demands of dairy farmers for better market access quolls and squirrel gliders. for their products, included the construction of roads and bridges. Bird species number more than 100. The World Heritage listed In 1910 the railway came to Kyogle, providing a greater boost for Border Ranges Park, shared by NSW and Queensland, has its the district’s commercial potential. southern entrance at Barkers Vale, some 25 km from Kyogle. Private transport was also changing. A vehicle described as a The park contains several picnic areas, lookouts and camping “horseless buggy” made a local appearance in 1900. The citizens sites. The 60 km drive from entry to exit takes a leisurely 4-5 of Kyogle saw their first motor car in 1915, although cars remained hours, allowing for a number of stops along the route. Visitors something of a novelty for many years. A highlight of local should not miss the opportunity to spend some time here. transportation history was the construction of a high level bridge over the Richmond River, to overcome many of the problems Source: https://www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au/recreation-community/community-info-local- caused by the lack of all-weather roads. “With stars in their history/kyogle-a-brief-history/ eyes but unable to see the future, the dreamers, the planners, envisaged communication links extending to the Tablelands and the western slopes of the New England Ranges”, wrote a local historian. Construction of the bridge involved the efforts of about 100

28 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 29 FORDS 1st Generation ‘First Bites’ Exhibition - A Taste of our Fishing History. prawning and fishing (as well as being a world class rower). He Aussie Motoring skippered the Challenge when it undertook the original prawning camber); the car earned the unflattering nicknames "Foul Can" or The Exhibition ‘First and fishing ground surveys for the CSIRO and Australian Museum "Fault Can" during this time. Bites’ examines fishing in the 1950’s. There is a large monograph devoted to the research expeditions to Evans findings of the time. Evans was named after the surveyor who The XK range was expanded in May 1961 with the addition of Head when the Evans founded the small fishing town of Evans Head on the north coast utility and panel van body styles, officially designated as Falcon River Estuary was of New South Wales. But he’s probably better known as the Utility and Falcon Sedan Delivery, respectively. not connected to the father of commercial prawning in Australia. Evans also caught many lobsters. “I spent my life in the sea, being observant. Early XL Falcon Richmond River via the Tuckombil Canal, spring months the traps were set out ahead of ‘the big crawl’. Ford Australia introduced some local design changes to the scientific oystering in the The sea would be alive with lobsters. Nothing for a week, then all XL in early 1962, such as a heavier suspension system with late 1800’s introduced of a sudden all the traps would be full. You could take your pick, components from the Fairlane. Also, the appearance was by Captain Thomas anywhere from 3-4 pounds or 8-9 pounds and 2 shillings each. changed with a new Thunderbird roofline. The slogan was 'Trim, Paddon, the beginning Nearly 200 people attended the opening of the Exhibition last Taut, Terrific'. Nevertheless, the Falcon was still widely perceived of the prawning industry December (2017) including individuals associated with the NSW as unsuitable for local conditions and sales stagnated. Ford stuck in the late 1940’s, and Fish Marketing Authority and associated bodies. The FMA with the Falcon and sales gradually increased over the following First generation (1960–1966) XK, XL, XM & XP the major role Evans donated $10,000 toward the development of a memorial to our years as improvements to durability and reliability were applied. During the 1950s, Ford's Australian sales were faltering due Evans Head Fishermen's Co-op 1950's Head played in fish early fishers to be completed this year. to the popularity of the Holden which did not have an effective New for the XL series were the top-of-the-range Falcon Futura marketing. Tom Paddon was a sailing master and brought a Dr Richard Gates, competitor. Ford assembled the British Zephyr and its Consul and sedan and the Falcon Squire station wagon, the latter featuring ship into Ballina because of the cedar cutters. While waiting for President of the Zodiac derivatives. However, while these cars were moderately simulated woodgrain exterior side and tailgate paneling. the ship to be loaded he walked the beach and saw the Evans successful and had a good reputation, Ford could not match River. He saw the potential of oyster culture and there was no Evans Head Living Holden's price, so sales suffered. One of the reasons for the XM Falcon pollution in those days. Tom Paddon was also a gold enthusiast. Museum, said his organisation and price difference was the higher cost of imported parts, which The XM, released in 1964, was the first Falcon with an Australian- In 1870 he realised there was gold in the black mineral sands that were subject to an import tariff. Ford also assembled Canadian- washed onto the beach especially in rough weather. At that time the fishermen and designed body; the rear taillights were raised for Australian their families were sourced Ford V8 models, but these cars were in a higher price conditions and the front end received a full-wrap chrome grill and Chinaman’s Beach was worked by some 300 Chinese miners and category, putting them out of reach of the average buyer. McAuley’s Lead was established about 25km from Evans Head. delighted with the surrounds. The steering linkage was upgraded with 9/16-inch generous support tie rods instead of the 1/2-inch tie rods found in the US models. Following the profitable pursuit of gold, Paddon turned to other Hence, Ford decided to commence local production of a Holden ventures including the building of the first hotel in Evans Head, for the memorial. The suspension was also improved with the upper control arms Evans Head corner Oak and Woodburn with Johnny's Cafe in background challenger. Initially, they intended to produce the Zephyr, Consul, built out of pit sawn cedar which he found on the beach. The “The positive and Zodiac, using expensive dies they would need to purchase lowered to reduce the notorious bump steer found in the North feedback we’ve had since the announcement has been amazing, American Falcon (and early Mustangs), on which this model was Paddon Hotel was established at the mouth of the Evans River from Ford of Britain. However, during a visit to Ford headquarters from which he also operated a ferry service and thus became and it’s not just from the fishermen and their families. The wider in Detroit in 1958, they were shown the new Falcon, which was based. A coupé, in a two-door hardtop body style, was offered for community is also delighted with recognition of the role that the first time in both Falcon Deluxe and Falcon Futura trim levels. the supplier of ‘punts and tackle’. He was also responsible for being prepared for its US launch. Immediately, the executives bringing the first educationalist into the area as the tutor for his Evans Head has played in the fishing industry both in Australia were attracted to the new car- it was about the same size as XP Falcon sons. The tutor, a SF Cashmore later wrote many poems and and around the world, and very much appreciates the support of Holden, but it was low, long, wide and modern. The width allowed other literature about the district. Efforts were made in 1911 to the iconic Sydney Fish Market,” he said. it to accommodate six people, and a two-speed automatic The XP, released in 1965, saw the Fairmont introduced as an establish a provisional school, although it didn’t become a reality “We have collected considerable material over the past 15 years transmission was available. Besides all this, Ford Australia felt upmarket variant. The XP was the "make or break" Falcon: until 1920 when the first school building was erected. After selling they had more experience building North American cars. Hence, Ford's future in Australia depended on this car succeeding. which helps not only tell the Evans Head narrative but also some the Paddon Hotel which was later destroyed by fire, the Paddon of the stories of fishing around the world and the impact Evans they decided to make Falcon their new Australian car. In 1959, Ford's Deputy managing director Bill Bourke conceived a family settled on the Iron Gates site which he described as ‘a reef Ford built a factory at Campbellfield, a suburb of Melbourne, Head has had from Somalia to PNG. Our collection contains promotion for the new model which was a major gamble: of irony looking stone right across the river’. It was at Iron Gates interviews with some of the pioneers of the industry, various for local production of the North American Ford Falcon. demonstrate the XP's strength by mercilessly driving a fleet that Paddon began oyster cultivation being the first to do so on a pieces of memorabilia including photographs and collections of of XP Falcons around its You-Yangs testing grounds for scientific and commercial basis. XK Falcon newspaper cuttings, and also rare colour film footage,” he said. 70,000 mi (110,000 km) at over 70 mph (110 km/h). The Jim Saul (OAM) was The sheer volume of material which has come to us as a result The first Falcon sold in Australia was the XK series, introduced gamble paid off with the Falcon winning the prestigious instrumental in the of our Exhibition is more than keeping us busy and we have in September 1960. It was initially offered only as a four-door Wheels Car of the Year award. A three-speed automatic development of fish obtained rare colour film of Evans Head and the fishing industry sedan, in both Falcon and Falcon Deluxe trim levels. The XK progressively replaced the two-speed and front disc brakes marketing when it in the early 1950’s from a private collection”. was essentially a right-hand drive version of the North American were introduced as an option (standard on Fairmont and established the Sydney model, although local country dealers often included modifications Our current Exhibition, First Bites, supported by a grant from Hardtop models). Fish Markets as we know Museums and Galleries Australia, is open to the public and was such as heavy-duty rear suspension (five leaves) and larger 6.50 them today. Jim was also x 13-inch tyres. opened in conjunction with a Fishermen’s Reunion organised by This model was also the last to include the Squire range of an Australian champion Mervyn Hargraves and Lillian Colless. The steering was light and the ride surprisingly good, on well- Ford Falcons which featured wood panels on the side of sculler. Oyster Farming (1929 – 1943) paved roads. The Falcon's 'king-size' drum brakes actually had the wagons, similar to the USA-based station wagons. The Another local fisherman, less lining area than the Zephyr's, but they were stopping a car Fairmont made its debut, midway through the model run, as Len Fleming, was an expert Arthur Barton Humphrey born in Sydney in 1899 arrived in Evans that was over 100 kg lighter, so were adequate. Whereas the the flagship of the XP Falcon range. It was offered in both net maker and had one of Head in early 1929 with his wife Alma and baby daughter Beryl North American model used an 'economy' 3.10 to 1 rear-axle sedan and station wagon body styles, replacing the Futura his designs named after to work oyster leases purchased from the Paddon family. They ratio, the Australian Falcon was built with a 3.56 to 1 ratio, which sedan and Squire wagon. Unlike later examples, the XP him. The ‘Fleming Net’ is rented a small waterfront cottage owned by Jim Paddon. better complemented the torque characteristics of the engine, yet used widely for fishing in the Fairmonts carried both Falcon and Fairmont badgework. Oysters were opened early in the morning to be sent from Evans still allowed a reduction in cruising rpm when compared with the Northern Hemisphere. Len Head by the ‘service car’ a bus run by Wybrows to Casino and Zephyr. Additionally in the XP range, several cars were modified by also served on the Sydney Lismore and sent by train to Brisbane. Fishery inspectors used The station wagon, added to the range in November 1960, lacked Bill Warner to install a 260-cu-in/289-cu-in V8 and a three- Fish Marketing Authority. speed automatic or four-speed manuals. These cars are to check the size of the oysters with a ring and if the shell did not the American version's extended rear overhang due to concern touch both sides, they were rejected for commercial sale. Oyster discussed as a precursor to the GT Falcon which debuted Other expert fishermen such that the back of the car might scrape on rough roads and spoon as Norm Colless introduced farming was extremely hard, Arthur wore a pair of hip waders drains. in the next model or as XP Falcon Sprints. commercial fishing and usually stood in water all day. At age three, eldest son Billed as being "Australian-with a world of difference", Falcon practices to places such as George used to fish from the punt while Arthur tended his leases offered the first serious alternative to Holden, and became an New Guinea, Singapore, – sometimes he caught fish bigger than himself! Korea, Indonesia, India, instant success. Sales were aided by the contemporary FB-series Customers called at the cottage to buy bottled oysters and then Burma, Somalia and Dubai Holden being perceived as lacklustre and dated by comparison. A asked for vinegar, bread and butter and proceeded to consume with considerable economic 170-cu-in engine was introduced late in the model's life. them whilst sitting on the front steps. Second generation Fords Lester Cribb with a Striped Marlin and social benefit to the However, before long, XK sales suffered from complaints about (1966-1972) people of those nations. Norm also surveyed prawning grounds Opening hours at the museum are Mondays, Wednesdays and the durability on rough outback roads (due chiefly to collapsing coming up in the next on the Kestrel in the Gulf of Carpentaria with the CSIRO in 1963. Fridays from 9:00am – 1:00pm and weekends by appointment. front ball joints, and adjusting shims dropping out of the front edition of Heartland suspension, both problems inducing some rather severe front Magazine The late Evans Paddon also played a major role with regard to

30 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 31 at Tatham, changed into our cricket clothes and off we went. Early days of Tatham Cricket Club Amby Murphy had a small truck. We drove with two players in the front and the others in the back along with the gear to get to Back in September 1912 the Department of lands dedicated the opposing teams ground for a 10 am Start was a great feat. five acres of land at Tatham, Country of Richmond, Parish of Tatham as a reserve for public recreation. Five local It was custom that the home team provided the lunch, men were appointed as Trustees, James Allen McDonald, sandwiches and cakes, all good home cooking. The story was Joh Joseph Riley, Martin Gooley, Martin Francis Nolan and told that on one occasion mum sent a double layered chocolate Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW Northern Hugh Henderson Polson. cake, complete with rich icing. Two of the local lads cut it in Region, Head Office, has moved to a new location, half and took half each. Being farmers milk was not a problem, The trustees held their first meeting on the 20th March 1913 78 Barker Street. The Rural Financial Counselling but we needed tea. Before lunch a fire was set in a 44-gallon when all were present. Mr Riley was elected chairman Service is a program drum and a 4-gallon tin of water was hung over the flames. and Mr Polson secretary. At the meeting it was decided that supports farmers, Once the water boiled a cupful of tea leaves was tipped into to canvass the locality for funds to help clear the reserve. the tin, resulting in a good supply of tea to drink. forest growers, fishers, I was surprised to learn that Tatham had a debating club harvesters, and small which donated sixteen shillings and threepence to help with I did not shine at cricket but did a lot of scoring for our team. related businesses the task. be removed to a depth of 8 inches. The tender was let to Harry Over time Tatham performed well being premiers in 1933/34 that are likely to face Webb. At this meeting Mr Nolan was authorised to ask the and 1934/35 playing in the Casino Country Cricket Association It was also decided to obtain rules about operating a public financial hardship. Racing Club of Tatham for a contribution towards the clearing, competition. Some of our players made the representative reserve. In those days you couldn’t get in the car and go to also to hold a social and euchre tournament. The Racing Club teams in following years. Tatham were the B grade premiers The Rural Industry in the meeting. You probably walked, rode your horse or went gave £13.5.3 and the social raised £7.6.0. When the trustees in 1948/49 season. In the Boyle cup Sunday competition, they Australia continually by horse and sulky. Most meetings were held at the houses were satisfied, Mr Webb was paid £42.10.0. The monies again took the title in 1957/58 and 1958/59. faces risk from issues of trustees. I suppose there was not a public meeting place. mentioned so far show hard people had to work to survive, no By the end of the 1960s country teams were joining with town such as drought, The Trustees continued to hold meetings at the various handouts then. teams thus signalling the end of country cricket. Tatham and floods and changing homes, bearing in mind they had to work their own farms. It Up until 1923 even though there was a lot of work to be done Bowling club joined forces and were the 1970/71 premiers. commodity prices and The Rural Financial Counselling appears the major task was trying to raise funds to pay for the the trustees seemed to be getting along. However, the cricket The 1980/81 season saw the end of Sunday cricket. Service is here to help. clearing. At the meeting held at Mr Polson’s home on the 6th club prepared a site for a concrete cricket pitch without getting August 1913 Mr McDonald was authorised to sell the timber approval, this caused the secretary to tender his resignation. The Rural Financial Counselling Service is a not for to Yabsleys. Failing this, Mr Riley was empowered to sell the After some explanation that the cricket club did not realise this, profit organisation that is funded by both the Australian timber to Gilmores for one shilling and sixpence per 10 feet. I Mr Polson withdrew his resignation. After obtaining advice on Commonwealth and State Governments to provide and assume these people owned sawmills. The reserve must have the permission needed to put the pitch down. Mr McDonald deliver these services free of charge to their clients. been heavily covered in scrub. At a following meeting it was second by Mr Piddock moved that the cricket club could put the These services are decided to call tenders for the brushing of the undergrowth and pitch down. Mr Polson then resigned, and no amount of sweet free, confidential, the felling of the timber. talk could win him over. professional and Three of the trustees had a meeting at Fultons store and Permission was given at the January 24th, 1924 Meeting. impartial. opened the tenders and decided to accept the tender of Mr In the following years the battle for funds continued with the It is important to W.J Vidler to do the work for ten pounds. It was interesting income being from grazing fees and odd grants. There were acknowledge that that the store had been owned by Mr Arnold who sold it to Mr changes in trustees as some left the district and others died. over the past and in Fulton allowing him to take it over on the 1st July 1913. Mr To improve the reserve a toilet was needed so at one meeting Arnold was going on the land. the recent years rural an offer from Mr J Donovan was accepted. He constructed the communities have faced said W.C for £ 6 approximately $12. I mulched a paddock of similar size to the reserve recently and enormous challenges. looking at a scrub on my place. I hope the readers appreciate The next need of the cricket club was a shelter shed, so it It is important that you the task undertaken by Mr Vidler armed with an axe, crosscut was decided to ask the club to assist with funds. After much work with someone to develop options to support you and saw, brush hook and crow bar. At a later inspection of his work discussion it was decided to construct the shed. A sum of Once the teams left the country and commenced to play in help make the right decisions for you. it was decided to pay Mr Vidler the ten pounds. £27.15.3 ($55.5) was withdrawn from the bank to pay for town, well no more home cooking or tea. The players went Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know Mr McDonald was given the job of burning the reserve and Mr material and construction of the shed. This was in 1930. to the local watering holes for lunch and a few beers. Times change but the memories remain. when you need help and brave enough to ask for it. Riley to arrange for the fence along the main road. Cash was U came another need, a tank on the shed, funds always being still a problem, resulting an in a working bee called to again the problem the trustees decided to erect the stand and tank According to the paper of that era: -Casino and Kyogle Courier The team at Rural Financial Counselling Service will brush the weeds. I suppose in those times sprays probably on a fifty fifty basis with the clubs. Tenders were called: Turner and the North Coast Advertiser (NSW: 1904-1923) a meeting provide you with ongoing support and it makes sense to were not available to help in the battle. Bros £6.7.6, J Donavan £6. Mr Donavan got the job, this was was held at the Tatham Hotel in 1906 to form a club as it had plan and prepare for the future. You can contact the team At the meeting in September 1915 which was held in the erected in 1933. Then everything came to a halt with the been in the past years. Mr G.S. Marsh donated a guinea (£1. on (02) 6662 6191. supper room, indicating the supper rooms construction was depression, followed by the Second World War. 1 shilling $2.10) to be awarded, half 10s and 6 d to the best batsman and 10/6 to the best bowler. Mr Riley donated 10s 6 completed by this date, Mr McDonald agreed to arrange for Mr After the war at their meeting it was decided to grade a trotting d for the best fieldsman. It was decided to commence practice Jas Connolly to crop the reserve, noting no crop no rent. Mr rack and buy material for a refreshment stall and hurdles. An that Saturday provided Mr Richards granted the club the use Nolan agreed to purchase couch seed and arrange to have it account of £10.4.11 covered the costs, more fencing was of the ground. planted. authorised with posts costing 4. Back when rabbits were The trustees next met in 1920 showing the reserve took a back plentiful they took over the park undermining the W.C and It seems as though things didn’t go well as another meting was seat while the First World War raged. As a matter of interest shelter shed. Players had to watch where they ran to miss the held in 1909 with the object of resuscitation of the club. Mr Mr McDonald lost his nephew in the war, the late Pte Paddy burrows. It was decided to replace the shed. The task of doing George Marsh promised to provide a ground in his paddock. It Bugden VC. The meetings continued with money being spent this was left to Mr. R Stock. This was in 1955. was decided to put down a concrete wicket. When completed and the ground trimmed up, the ground should be a first class on fencing, The Tatham Cricket club used the reserve as their home one. The ground was first used in November 1909. It seems ground. Before the match commenced we laid mats over the The grass must have grown as Mr Polson offered to pay 3 there was always a battle to get a suitable ground for the concrete. They were a coarse jute material designed to protect pound a year for the grass rights. The cash battle was still a cricket players to call home. problem. Mr Gooley had to interview Mr Stokes as to holding the ball from contact with the concrete. At the need of the a public meeting in the Public School in an endeavour to raise days play we had to roll them up and put them in the shelter Submitted by Greg McDonald. money for more clearing to be done. Maybe Mr Stokes was shed. Tatham played in the Boyle Cup Competition. The cup the school master. The school was about 2 ½ miles down the was donated by Boyle Brose a well-known carrying company Coraki Road from the Red Hill. in Casino. In 1922 tenders were advertised in the R.R. express and the This competition commenced in 1947/48 season. The Herald for clearing the reserve. It was decided that all timber competition was played on Sunday. When Tatham had an away match, after milking we who had to, went to 8.30 mass Advertorial

32 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 33 TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT NORCO PRIMEX JUNE 14-16 IN CASINO cuisine produced within the region. Innovation Centre where paddock to plate will be presented will also cover invention and the latest agritech, next generation farming and seminars supporting developing business with the support of Regional Development Australia, Aus Industry and KMPG. Community is important to Bruce Wright and his family and in 2018, Norco PRIMEX will for the first time ever have an extensive community engagement program. Attendees to this year’s show will also be able to purchase their tickets online prior to the event to speed up the entry process or at the gate. As the entire three days will be action packed with exhibits, demonstrations and activities In 2018, June 14-16’s Norco PRIMEX promises to be one to keep everyone entertained. of the comprehensive in the event’s long history, with new For more information and for updates on Norco PRIMEX exhibitions, displays and partners joining old favourites. Field Days, program information, visitor planning and to Since 1985 PRIMEX has grown to become the premier purchase tickets, head to www.primex.net.au and keep up agribusiness event in New South Wales’ Northern Rivers, to date by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ drawing visitors from north of Brisbane, as west as primexnsw or Instagram www.instagram.com/primexaus. Toowoomba and from as south as Newcastle - along with internationally recognised exhibitors. “With PRIMEX new direction our tagline is ‘Take a Fresh Look’ and that’s what we want people to do” said Mr. Wright. “We’ve worked overtime since the last PRIMEX to ensure that it is broader than agribusiness - we have a lot more to offer that is appealing to a variety of people.” Fresh features for this year include Cattle Dog Trials that will take place throughout the three days - the PRIMEX Cattle Dog event becoming one of the biggest on the East Coast in just its first year; Byron Bay-based brewery Stone & Wood has joined PRIMEX and will host a bar in a prominent location and nearly 100 new exhibitors will join many of the favourites that attendees have come to enjoy. The show has become a huge part of the annual events calendar in Casino and is one of the biggest drivers of tourism dollars for the Richmond Valley Council. “We hold a great relationship with Richmond Valley Council and all local authorities who understand the importance of PRIMEX to the local region,” Wright added. “We continue to invest in the site to make sure it is better for our exhibitors and attendees each year.” This year, the PRIMEX team have invested a great deal of time and money into the site, adding almost one tonne of gravel and have increased guttering and drainage around the main roads on the site; as well as a major upgrade to the cattle sale yards. A Paddock to Plate Pavillion has been added to highlight local produce and will host cooking demonstrations, selling, sampling and promotions celebrating the depth and diversity of

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For those who are new to Primex – ‘Primex’ means inquiry and investigate further all exhibitor and product information Norco Primex has a simple motto that it has lived and and sales for anyone who lives in the rural communities prior to the event. Adults (18+) $10 grown by over 33 years – your success is our success. around our region. It’s as simple as that. This means attending Primex ‘Buyer Ready’ knowing you Children (under 12-17) $5 Bruce Wright has been a part of Primex for 27 years can ‘touch and feel’ the product and talk to someone who before recently becoming the owner and was more than knows the product. Our strategy is in rebuilding the event Student/Pensioner (ID required) $5 happy to talk about the future for Primex and what was based on growing positive relationships between Primex, Families (2 adults & 2 children) $25 being implemented for this year. ‘A lot of time has been our exhibitors and of course visitors. One of the initial spent planning the direction and future of the event from keys has also been to offer value with sites and services Kids (under 12) free upgrading and preparing the site with roads, drainage and available and in turn provide exhibitors the ability to invest

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40 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 41 today} took on selling and servicing tractors Shibaura and Yanmar. The Medlyn Angus Bull Sale will be held on Friday 15th June Ongmac Trading In 1990 Yanmar was purchased by John Deere who offered the 2018 as part of Norco PRIMEX. best when in comes to large broad acre equipment which was Quality, Service, Reliability and Partnerships Ongmac Trading Location: is known for its highly professional and personalized customer a growing industry around the area with Sugar Cane, and large service for anything to do with farming in the northern rivers region cattle farms. Ongmac could now add another quality product to its PRIMEX Selling Complex, Bruxner Highway, Casino, NSW Carabeen On our farm “Carabeen” at of NSW. For 35 years Ongmac and our team of dedicated staff equipment portfolio. The need to cater for the growing Compact The Falls, Qld, we run Angus have provided the best advice on the best brands of agricultural Tractor and power equipment business Alec had had no option Time: and Bazadais. Angus are well equipment and our commitment to excellence guarantees YOU but to again relocate to larger premises, 11.00am known for producing premium the customer an ultimate experience. In 1991 the Caltex Service Station next door came up for sale 30 selected sires for sale featuring progeny of: beef. Bazadais are a less Ongmac Trading is the only company in the agricultural industry and after 3 years of negotiating Ongmac moved into the location well known breed, but whose that can supply such quality brands and provide a superior level it is in Today at 86 Conway St, Lismore. Ongmac now sell and • Aberdeen Esatate Just Right AHWJ6 meat rivals their Scottish cattle of after sales support on equipment sold by them to keep you in services John Deere, Kubota, Stihl, Honda, Silvan…covering the • Cherylton Stewie WLHD19 cousins. the paddock working longer and continue building long standing NSW Northern Rivers from as far north as Tweed Heads to Coffs • RB Tour Of Duty 177 Bazadais originated in France customer relationships. How it all began Ongmac was established Harbour in the south. • SAV Iron Mountain 8066 and were used for centuries by Alec Marsh in 1982 in the Garage of his NRMA depot in • Sydgen Black Pearl 2006 Primex 2018 – Dates released – Naming Rights Sponsor for farm work. Nowadays Bangalow, NSW. Alec’s Car repair business was soon overtaken • Coonamble Elevator WDCE11 announced they are particularly noted for their finely grained, bright pink, by the need for local farmers and land owners requirements for • VAR Reserve 1111 lean, tender meat. These distinctive chainsaws and water pumps. PRIMEX Field Days has launched their 2018 event by announcing • PA Powertool 9108 long-term supporter Norco Co-Operative Ltd as the event’s • Deer Valley All In qualities differentiate the meat In 1982 Alec began selling and servicing two popular brands Onga naming rights sponsor for the next three years. • Te Mania Emperor VTME343 from other breeds, and in France Water Pumps and McCulloch Chainsaws. The name Ongmac Bazadais superior eating quality is is a combination of Onga “Ong”and McCulloch “Mac”. With the The iconic, three-day event will be held at its Casino, northern For inspections contact: acknowledged by the coveted “Label growing northern rivers population it didn’t take long for business NSW, base on June 14-16, 2018. John Gibson – 0402 128 313 Rouge”. to grow so Alec had no option but to relocate his business to the Primex director Bruce Wright said Norco’s decision to sign up as Rodney Gibson – 0402 128 314 Our farm has two businesses – a centre of the regional growth Ballina, NSW. Combined with the the expo’s naming rights sponsor for the next three years was a Bazadais Stud and our paddock to subdivision of many larger farms in the area to small hobby farm huge vote of confidence in the future of Primex. plate business that supplies premium blocks and the northern rivers humid climate there became a grass-fed beef directly to the public demand for grass cutting equipment. “Primex and Norco have been partners since our very first field Lanson Trading and high-end restaurants. Bazadais day at Casino in 1985. Norco has a great deal of belief in this In 1984 Alec began to sell and service two popular Australian made Lanson Trading has been servicing the man on the land for over Angus cross cattle combine the best event,” he said. ride on mowers Snapper and COX. Due to the ever increasing 50 years - Come see us at our Primex Site C1 AND C2 for all your eating qualities of both breeds – finely grained, lightly marbled, expansion in 1985 the business was moved to Lismore where “They have been around since 1895 and are farmer owned. For pumping needs. tender beef with an even, light, fat cover. Ongmac is located today. In 1989 Alec and his now dedicated this highly respected, international brand to commit their name Davey Pumps are Australian made and proud of it. Also available By putting Bazadais over our Angus we dramatically increase our team of staff {some of whom are still employed by the company to Primex for the next three years speaks volumes about their on site are Spitwater Pressure Cleaners and Dab Pumps and all profit. 200 and 400 day weights increase by 11% and yieldis confidence in the event. your farm Solar Pumping products. See you there. improved from 61% (for the Angus) to 73% (for the cross). The “Richmond Valley Council are already one year into a three- Bazadais Angus carcase has full primal cuts, light bone and 6 – year major sponsorship of Primex. So, arguably the two biggest 8mm even fat cover. organisations in the region have inked their names to this event The extra weight and yield well into the future.” means more profit for no Mr Wright, who took over the ownership reins of Primex from his extra time, money or effort. father John earlier this year, said he was already confident of Bazadais over Angus is the a record-breaking event next year. “The dates we have settled cornerstone of our business on, Thursday, June 14, through to Saturday, June 16, follow success. extensive consultation with farmers and exhibitors and obviously has end of financial year benefits. However we will continue with the consultation process for all future events to maximise opportunities for exhibitors.” Mr Wright said Primex already had a proven history of tradition and innovation, but Primex 2018 would be ‘something special’. “Buyers and sellers come to Primex every year because they know they will get value. But they also know they will get a look into the future. I have already been approached by several exhibitors who want to showcase some pretty incredible cutting-edge technology at Primex 2018. “We have special exhibitor packages, set to be launched in September, with the most affordable sites at Primex for over 20 years. These give small business and exhibitors wanting to engage with 25,000 potential customers options starting from less than $500 to participate. “We want to reignite the reasons businesses showcase at field days – because it’s cheaper and more measurable than general advertising and gives face-to-face contact with customers, generating leads and sales.” Norco Primex Field Days, one of Australasia’s most successful and longest running agricultural expos, has been held continuously at Casino since 1985. Norco Primex Field Days 2018 will be held June 14-16.

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42 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 43 Mr Wright’s comments were supported by many long- Country music icon James Blundell was a special guest ChemCert Primex 2017 time exhibitors. at Primex today (Saturday) and performed at several pop-up concerts across the site. Industry leading ChemCert courses available As the gates closed on the 33rd annual Norco Primex Dover and Sons owner Murray Dover said: “We are very Field Days, many exhibitors are reporting one of their happy with the result. Sales and solid inquiries have Mr Wright said the star quality of Blundell was an THE ChemCert Training Group has updated its popular most successful sales events despite the rain. been up. The response has been excellent. With Bruce indication of the future of Primex. chemical accreditation program with a new training plan, now at the helm we look forward to increased activity The annual three-day expo at Casino wound up, as it “With the ownership change we had four months to a new workbook, an online course and a new trainer. next year. It’s certainly to our advantage to see Primex started, with busy crowds amid occasional showers. prepare for this year’s Primex,” he said. The new workbook includes risk management, spray grow, so we look forward to what Bruce has planned.” plan scenarios and calibration exercises for cropping, “I have spoken to many exhibitors and almost all at this “I am now looking forward to the 12-month lead-in to Graeme McKenna, Director, Days Machinery: “We were amenity horticulture and animal health, so students can stage are saying this has been one of the strongest Primex 2018. The planning starts now and current very busy from 10am-2pm across the three days. There have a more industry specific course. Primex expos from a sales perspective,” said Primex and new exhibitors will see our five-year plan begin to were a lot of people on our site and most led to sales, Field Days owner/director Bruce Wright. formalise. The new course also has more practical demonstrations they weren’t tyre-kickers. They were all buyers. As far which include calibration, chemical spills and nozzle “I guess the old saying ‘Mud brings money’ is true. And as sales leads go, just me personally, I would say there “The launch event for our next Primex will be in August, cleaning, providing students with a hands-on learning we are not talking just good sales, but in a number of will be three or four tractors that I will be selling in the but all the way along we will continue to work closely with approach throughout the day. cases, very good. One trader told me of a turnover next week or so from Primex inquires.” exhibitors, who are the bedrock of Primex and continue exceeding $200,000 during the opening day. to program special events such as the innovation, The updated course is in response to the recently Cameron Bennett, President of the North Coast Braford updated AQF level 3 Units of Competence that education and entertainment scheduled. “The busy sales were across most exhibitor categories Promotions Group: “Our aim at Primex is to promote the ChemCert accreditation is based upon and where – from solar power to tractors.” breed (Brafords) and to attract sales. That has been the This is about the partnerships we are wanting to form industry consultation has initiated a heightened focus on case this year. with exhibitors. The success of our exhibitors is the application planning and practical skill sets. Mr Wright, who took over ownership of the event from his basis of Primex being successful.” father, John, earlier this year, said he had been buoyed People have indicated they will be coming out to our The dynamic online program allows users to complete by the sales results and the confidence exhibitors have Mr Wright said Primex’s reach had extended this year their ChemCert training at their own pace, without the property to buy. For example, we had an inquiry from with inquires coming from throughout NSW, Queensland need to travel from home or work, and can even be in the event. Port Macquarie, asking if we would be at Primex. Those people came up today (Saturday). They liked what they and even further afield. accessed whilst travelling using a smartphone or tablet, “There is no doubt this is a ’selling event’, as we have saw. They are coming out to home this afternoon and either Android or IOS. a great region of diversity that sustains strong enquiry Mr Wright praised his staff, exhibitors and visitors for have indicated they will be buying. I am very confident of and sales,” he said. working through the wet conditions. sales over the next few weeks from our Primex display.” “That could not be clearer from what has happened “There would be very few similar agricultural events For more information contact 1800 444 228 or email Rob Sinnamon, general manager, Yulgilbar Station – this year. With Casino receiving an estimated 10 inches that could present and achieve the results being posted [email protected] or visit the website at: Santa Gertrudis Stud: “You can’t control the weather of rain across the week, the event went ahead as based on the weather activity this week,” he said. www.chemcert.com.au … but there certainly were positives out of Primex this scheduled, with the majority of exhibitors reporting very year. People who are serious about looking for product “We had machinery and staff working before, during good sales and sales inquiries.” or genetics are here. They will come rain, hail or shine. and after each day of the event to try and ensure the We use this as one of the mediums to promote our best possible site for buyers and exhibitors. annual production sale. People have indicated they will come and buy after the show, so from that perspective it is doing its job.” Vaughan Macdonald, GM Richmond Valley Council (a major Primex sponsor): “Richmond Valley Council has had a long association with Primex. With Bruce taking the reins this year we have negotiated a new three-year sponsorship. From what I have seen out here, given the weather, it is a testament to everyone involved to make things happen. Bruce has done a great job. We will continue to work with Bruce to grow this event for many years. Our community wants jobs, growth and economic development. Events like this enable us to achieve that.”

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44 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 45 included. He had the best vegetable garden I had ever seen. At Bay. After lunch we crossed over the Edie Schofields Christmas time he used to load the old Chevy up with tomatoes, dam and headed back through Etterick, melons, cucumbers you name it and he would park the utility down The Tractor Trek Geneva. Along the western side of the I was born and raised at our home farm near the bridge down near Coraki and catch all the traffic going to This is a group of members from vintage at Theresa creek out at Mummulgum. machinery, car and tractor clubs who river to home base Wiangaree. On the Evans head and back. He would go down at daylight and be home Saturday night the Rodeo committee put My early schooling was at the primary at lunch and that was common for a number of years. get together for a social weekend and school at Theresa creek if we go back to take their tractors with them and spend on a lovely BBQ dinner for the hungry 1945 I would have been 9-year-old there When I was 14 the first dance I went to with my three elder brothers, the days travelling around the country trekker’s. would have been 36 children and at we rode horses down to the dance. When it was on we had a terrific that time those children were part of 26 storm. The hall was behind the school. When we came out at 1 0 side in organised treks. One of these Sunday saw an early 8 am start, travelled dairy farms at the end of the war. They clock it was still pouring rain and somebody had opened the gate weekends was held recently at the up Lynches Creek to the old hall and were of various size as Theresa creek and let the horses out. The last thing dad had said to us and I can Wiangaree Rodeo and Sports Ground across to the Collins Creek then down travels towards the end of it gradually still remember him saying it ‘Boys you can go to the dance but make on the 19, 20 and 21st January 2018. the valley to Kyogle and onto the Summerland Way and back to gets narrower, the farms on the first half sure you are home for milking in the morning.’ We came out and Tractors started arriving Thursday home base. A quick lunch was had, and everyone was headed were quite a bit bigger on the first half the horses were out, we were in our dance clothes and the horses lunchtime some coming from as far for home. of the valley. The top end of the valley were gone. We walked from the hall Pigman creek, through Dyrabba as Toowoomba, Gatton, Dorrigo, was rainforest. Our dairy was the centre station over the top and down to the farm, in our good clothes, just Coffs Harbour, Armidale, Ballina A great time was had by everyone. The weather was way kind of the valley 1945 we were milking as we were coming down the lights came on, dad was just getting and the Local Regions. and people even better. Due to the probably between 40 and fifty cows, but up ready for milking. I can still remember that! We got home in time success of the trek the plans for the next the remainder of the valley were own ready for milking. The next day dad got in the Chevy and the horses Friday the first trek was only 50km year are already in planning. A total of to 15 because of the smaller acreage had walked down Pigman Creek and they had nearly got down to heading off 10.30am travelling 23 Tractors were involved in the Trek for surrounding the rainforest. the Bruxner Highway and I reckon they would have walked up to Mummulgum and the horses would have arrived home if they had a up Lynches Creek Valley then 2018. The bullock teams were hauling cedar up to Tweed Range where lunch few more days. I really don’t think kids these days have as much John Broadrick and other hardwoods some pine, I think when I was at primary fun as we did. was had at Sheep Station Creek school, there were still three teamsters working out of the rainforest. Camping Ground. After lunch At that time the teamsters could only reach the school area which When I was 12 Mum would say to dad lets have fish for dinner, my headed back to Simes Road and was 3km further up the valley. A big novelty those days was our brother and I would ride down and swim our horses through the over into Gradys Creek Valley onto teacher would let us take our lunch and let us watch the bullocks mullet hole and stir it up and that would bring the fish to the top. Dad load the logs on the timber trucks when I was 10-year-old at primary would then come down with the net and scoop out the mullet and that the Lions Road and back to Wiangaree. school. was Friday night dinner! Saturday 8.30 Start was 90km to Our first teacher when I started in first class when I was 5 coming Back in the early forties nobody on Theresa creek had milking travel over the Bridge to Range Road up six we had Ms LeLane a young single lady teacher she was machines I think we were either the first or the second farm to install travelling through to beautiful Kyogle only there for a year or two and then our second teacher was Ms milking machines which ours went in 1942 and they were a make countryside to Eden Creek Hall where white and they boarded with an old family the Watson family and called a simplex machine imported from England, over the next 10 smoko was held, thank you to the hall they lived in a little slab cabin only a few hundred yards from the years the milking machines came into the valley and probably by committee who opened the hall for us. school ground. I can still remember the little cabin, constructed out 1955-58 almost everyone in the valley had machines. From that From there off to Toonumbar Dam. of large wide slabs of timber in a perpendicular position on the walls time the number of milking cows in the herd almost doubled. I know For lunch, where many drivers took and between the slabs was a strip of hessian bags to stop the wind ours went to 80 or 90 when we got them. blowing between the cracks. Each lunch hour one of us children had the opportunity to take a dip at Bells a walk to the Watson resident to pick up the lunch for our teacher. I learnt to milk when I was 6 years old by hand. I was the only one that got to high school because there was no way to get there. I In those years, we are talking about the closing stages of the war boarded at Mummulgum with a family and then got the bus. I only years, I can still remember our routine. We had to go around and went as far as intermediate certificate. I worked at the farm until I hang hessian bags over the windows to stop the light shining out. was 18. I then joined the Commonwealth bank and went to Sydney That was one of our jobs when we were kiddies, apparently the idea and did a 6-month crash course and then was the teller in Casino then was to stop the light from any buildings shining out in case there for approximately 5 years. I was then sick of being shut up in a were any lights shining out, so the Japanese couldn’t see any lights square box and so I left the bank. Got married and moved to Sydney coming out. and worked for five years and my eldest daughter was born who is now just turned 60. I worked on a big suburban dairy farm in the What made the valley tick back in the early and late 40s was sport suburbs of Black Town near Eastern Creek. After a number of years, even though everyone was tied up 24 hours a day 7 day a week I moved to the Hunter Valley and I share farmed Dairy for ten years trying to make a living sport was still a big thing, even back at the end and that’s where my next three members of my family were born of the war there would have been 4 tennis courts at different spots in another daughter and two sons. After seven years I won’t go into the valley, also a cement cricket pitch. We had our own cricket team details my marriage broke up and I said to my family at the time I am and each of the families were nearly big enough to have a tennis moving back to Casino. team, well we did because there was 11 of us and in those days we used to play sport against adjoining valleys and I can remember In the meantime, after finishing the dairy I worked for three or four when I was 13 14 year old we used to milk probably 50 cows and years I worked for thoroughbred stud farm, preparing yearlings. My then come in have breakfast then get in to the tennis gear ride jump two boys joked I was too old to get a job once we had moved back on our horses go 15km into the top of the valley and then and play to Casino however after two weeks of being back I applied for a job tennis Sextonville and Pigman creek which were the joining valleys along with 400 other people I ended up working for the council in we could play tennis until 3 o clock, jump on our horses ride 15 km Hotham street. home get changed and then milk 50 cows until it was dark, that was really common Later on, I ended up injuring my back and was pensioned off, at that time I met my present wife and as coincidence comes around she We had a very good cricket team; my elder brothers naturally were was at high school with me, I can remember her vividly as a pretty involved in that. Our best players were Stanley Rose and Erin 15-year-old girl in my class at high school. As things eventuated I Watson who were both our top bowlers and top batsman back in late am now married to that young lady and I have four adopted young 45 period. Once again in that time, I don’t think things have changed children. Health has now forced me to be a resident at St Michaels. much we couldn’t get much done by our councils to our roads and it I try to travel out to my farm to check on my dear wife to sit out on came down to the farmers. So, with their horse drawn tip trays and the porch and have a look at the dear cattle and I am a resident at St number 10 shovels and gravel they would come and patch up our Michaels and I can’t recommend it any better to anybody. road until the 1950s. Edie, the team at Heartland know that some people make you laugh The sale of livestock was also a big thing to get produce to market a little louder, smile a little brighter, and can make your life a little and I know back in 1945-47 the local real estate agent Peter better. You have a wonderful take on life and can recall so many McCormick his dad and uncle Peter and Bill, they set up a selling fine details of life. Which is precious. Thank you for letting us share centre on the first dairy farm after you left the Bruxner Highway every a little of it with our readers as we know that we should not regret three months you could bring whatever cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep. I days in our lives, good days bringing happiness, bad days bringing am not sure when that finished but that’s when Lance Nicholls built experiences, worst days teaching lessons and better days giving his selling complex out on the Bruxner Highway near Mummulgum memories. We wish you as many days on the veranda watching the and McCormick’s ceased selling at the dairy farm. sunset and enjoying the company of the one that brings the sparkle to your eye and the love to your heart. 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46 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 47 Busy April for Casino Croquet Mayor Isaac Smith - Lismore It’s a real honour to join Heartland Casino Croquet Club had a busy April hosting two very special Magazine as a contributor from this social days. We celebrated edition. Lismore is the literal heart of the Mt Tamborine Seniors Week by inviting all Northern Rivers and hopefully it inspires Seniors of Casino to come love in other ways as well. Travel & have a "try" at playing Golf Croquet which is the form of Like a good heart our aim as a City should croquet we play the majority of be to have a steady beat that allows the time. Even though we didn't everyone else to do their job. While a heart have a big number come along, is vital, it only finds its worth in the things those who did thoroughly that are connected to it. So it is every If you are looking for something slightly unusual, perhaps enjoyed themselves & some town, village, locality and the people who less commercialised to do with your family and a little more have continued in coming to live there are share that connection with learn more about the game. Lismore. on the unique side then may we suggest jumping in your car and approximately 188 km from Casino according to Two days later we had a visit I see it as our council’s job to make that Google maps you will find yourself travelling to Tamborine from 16 Yamba U3A Croquet Players for a social day of fun on message clear to the other levels of Mountain QLD. Upon arrival at Cedar Creek Estate you the greens. Our visitors arrived by bus and had a lovely morning government, so I very pleased to see Lismore listed as a T1 will be able to embark on a wonderful journey through a tea provided by our members on arrival. Our Club Captain & transport hub in the the new NSW state transport plan. This will purposely built Glow Worm Cave. The prices are very her offsider did a great job of doing the draw, mixing the 2 clubs see extra resources allocated to linking our region and makes the together. Most players managed 3 to 4 games for the day and our Bruxner Highway a targeted East to West connection from Ballina reasonable to enter, according to the Glow Worm Cave guests left tired but happy after a good day. all the way through Tenterfield. It is as long again from Tenterfield website (https://www.glowwormcavetamborinemountain. to Boggabilla, where it connects with the Newell Highway, so I com.au/) children under the age of 4 are free, children We continue to play croquet Monday & Wednesday mornings hope this also gets future attention. Public transport is a big issue aged 4-12 cost $6, an adult $14, Student $9.00 and a from 8.30am in May but times will change in the Winter months in regional NSW, so this being identified in this plan to 2056 is a Senior $10.80. There is also a family pass option which - June, July & August- to 12.30pm because the greens are too great step forward. entitles the following: 1 adult and 1 child $18, 1 Adult and damp in the mornings. We welcome everyone, male & female to come along & have a try at our easy to understand game. Roads are also our big issue, as they are for most councils, but 2 children $24 and 2 adults with 2 children $36. Once paid with more than our neighbouring shires it is taking a long time to you can tour through two large chambers that are complete get them up to standard. So council is half way through a 10 year with a “glow worm alley” where you are guaranteed to see plan to turn around the quality of our local roads. We have been thousands of glow worms. increasing our road spend every year, but the most significant Kyogle Soup Kitchen boosts were last year, and this coming financial year. While it is Glow worms in the wild had been on the decrease so places Both girls are volunteers who serve up homemade soup every tough to cut services in other parts of council, this major asset like the Glow Worm Cave are highly important for the Monday from the offices of Kyogle Family Support Neighbour needs more attention to deliver the standard our community future of this species. The Glow worms that are found at Hood Centre located at 8 Geneva Street, Kyogle. expects. the Tamborine Mountain cave are specific to the rainforest areas of southeast Queensland called Arachnocampa This service was an identified need in the community after If you would like to see council discussing our roads and all other meetings with our volunteer group, who now run The Soup Flava. issues you can always watch the live streaming of our ordinary Kitchen. “We are a non profit group with no government funding council meetings. Hundreds of people are watching each month Once in the glow worm cave your tour guide will not only so we rely soley on donations from businesses in our community” on the second Tuesday at 6pm, while at least that again download show you a brief video you will have the opportunity to meet said Sue. the stream in the following days to see what council is doing. They also do it to see what individual councillors are doing, which a glow worm up close, a fascinating creature as they go “We have one of our volunteers Jennie who has been cooking up is a good thing. You have a right to see if the person you voted for through their holometabolic life cycle (from egg to larva to a storm with some delicious soups”. is doing what they said they would. pupa to adult). The cave is easy to access and according to Anybody is welcome to come along to the service at 8 Geneva To see all the action go to http://webcast.lismore.nsw.gov.au the website does not require any bending down or crawling Street, Kyogle and have a hearty soup and bread, and enjoy a through tight spaces to see any of the Glow Worms. It chat with some of our volunteers. Or you can even take your On every other Tuesday in the month you can attend our briefings also gives you as a visitor to see realistic formations of soup home. which are open to the public. There are also extra briefings and stalagmites and stalactites. There are beautiful water meetings in May and June, as we get down to numbers and set “Life is not as easy for everyone out there in the community, so we features and even cave fish. the budget for the coming financial year. I would love to see you here at Kyogle Family Support, in person or online! Open 10am – 4pm 7 days A Week offer many different services that can enhance people’s lives. Twilight Tours Every Friday & Saturday 4pm – 7pm So we are hoping with our Soup (Last tour 6:30pm) Kitchen we encourage those in Elegant Beautique have Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day need to come on in and see us”. a fantastic special for our readers. The experience is one you have to see to believe! Kyogle Family Support Services Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Find Us Simply mention Heartland previously known as Kyogle and you will receive 10% off Cedar Creek Estate Family Services has been your next treatment. Cnr Long and Hartley Road providing services for people in the community for 20 plus years. 104 - 144 Hartley Road Within the last 10years we now North Tamborine QLD 4272 have a Community Garden, Elegant Beautique Men’s Shed, Youth & Family 91 Molesworth Street Services, Supported Parenting Lismore Groups “M4K” Mentors for Kids, Ph: (02) 66 220 660 Home Assisted Rural Transport, Access to housing, Centrelink just to mention a few. We are here to help all those in the community that are in need of a little help. Pictured above are Nicole and Sue our Volunteer Co-Ordinator from The Kyogle Family Support Soup Kitchen.

48 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 49 Mayor Robert Mustow - RVC Chris Gulaptis - Member for Clarence Mayor Peter Petty - Tenterfield Mayor Danielle Mulholland - Kyogle I was honoured to represent our Cheaper power bills At the time of writing this This month saw a couple of exciting community at the ANZAC Day editorial we are only a funding announcements including $1.4m commemoration ceremony in Casino, New initiatives by the NSW Liberals couple of days away from being allocated to Kyogle Council under which is such an important day in our and Nationals Government are set commemorating our brave the second round of the Stronger Country nation’s history. to deliver big power bill savings for men and women who, in all Communities fund. Clarence and Richmond Valley homes sorts of ways, participated in, When I woke that morning, I was and small businesses. or fought and died, not only This money will help Council deliver the conscious of the fact I was getting out in the two World Wars, but projects identified by the community during of a warm bed, and had the comfort of a The latest policy which enables people the Community Strategic Plan process and to swap old light bulbs for discounted in other conflicts and military roof over my head, unlike those Diggers operations in which Australia the Visions of the Villages. over the decades. energy efficient ones could save families $200 a year and small firms has been involved. • The Bonalbo Showground will be Conditions which saw servicemen eating up to $2300. As I deliver the address at the sewered. and sleeping on the cliffs of Gallipoli and Tenterfield Anzac Day Dawn • Murals are planned in public areas. in the mud-filled trenches of the Western All you need to do is go online to the NSW Government’s new Power to Service, my emotions will • The Kyogle caravan park will receive Front alongside dead comrades, all range from extreme sadness the time under fire. Or the heat of the Save website where you’ll find the an upgrade and the Kyogle Memorial details of approved suppliers who for the unimaginable suffering Institute Hall has been funded for deserts, or the freezing cold of Korea, endured by those on the battlefields and the awful waste of young and the tropical conditions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. have been contracted to install these discounted lights. much needed improvements. lives, to pride and thanks for their sacrifice so that we can enjoy • Mummulgum will get a unisex/disabled toilet. Last year Narelle and I were in New Zealand and attended an Visit powertosave.nsw.gov.au for more details and to apply. the wonderful freedoms we have today. ANZAC Day ceremony at Takapuna, on Auckland’s North Shore. • Tabulam, Woodenbong, Old Bonalbo and Wiangaree will Under the same program, people on pensions can get 40 per cent As the Centenary of Anzac draws to a close and around this time also get a boost. As we all know ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand discounts for replacing fridges that are more than five years old we are reminded that Australian soldiers, 100 years ago, were Army Corp and I can assure you our NZ cousins treat ANZAC and 50 per cent for replacing older model televisions, specifically For more information, please see the minutes of the Council fighting strategic battles on the Somme and particularly at Villers- meeting held on April 9th for a full list of projects. Day as respectfully as we do. I was also impressed to hear the plasma or cathode ray tube ones. Bretonneux, I cannot but feel immensely humbled. Australian national anthem being played, which was sung loudly More for local sports clubs The Kyogle's refurbished water treatment plant was opened last and proudly by all present. A very emotional experience. In 2014, Tenterfield Shire set up a Centenary of Anzac Committee month by Thomas George and myself. Evans Head Rugby League Club, Coraki Golf Club and Casino who have worked tirelessly during the past 4 years to discover the The long-standing tradition of ANZAC Day is to honour and World War I heroes of our district. The culmination of this is the The upgrade means a higher quantity of water that is of a better recognise all those who have served their country in our defence Pony Club have each just won a NSW Liberals and Nationals Government grant. first draft of “Sometime We’ll Understand” which is available for quality being available for existing and future residents. forces, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It was viewing and inviting feedback at the Council Administration Office The water treatment plant upgrade was the last of a series of pleasing to see this year recognition by some RSL branches for Evans Head Rugby League Club was awarded $2750 to help and Tenterfield Public Library. There is also a page on Council’s projects including the off-stream water storage dam and the award the thousands of female veterans who contributed to our efforts subsidise the cost of uniforms and rego fees; Coraki Golf Club website dedicated to their work and I invite everyone to visit in this role. Women were first deployed overseas in 1900 as army gets $8730 towards new concrete golf cart paths; and Casino winning fish weir in the Kyogle Water Augmentation Project. nurses when they sailed to South Africa for the Boer War. https://www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au/community/anzac-centenary/ Pony Club wins $1976 for tetrathlon and pentathlon equipment. The Kyogle Youth Centre will be able to upgrade its facilities to project Since last year’s ANZAC Day there have been some significant It is all about getting kids outdoors and moving. Parents should include a disabled toilet and greater open space with a recent 100-year anniversaries which have involved the Australian not miss out on their children’s $100 NSW Government Active With the continuing warm and dry autumn, Council has grant from the State Government. defence forces, such as the Battle of Polygon Wood, and the introduced Level 1 Water Restrictions to encourage people to Kids sports voucher. Apply online at sport.nsw.gov.au. The announcement was made by Minister for Social Housing Pru charge of the Australian Light Horse on Beersheba. think about their water usage as we pass into winter, a season Goward who was here during a flying visit. Community Building Partnership grants that is traditionally dry. The Tenterfield Dam is currently at 70% This year’s ANZAC Day was also the 100th anniversary of the Applications are now open for the NSW Liberals and Nationals capacity and a drive around our area shows that many paddock I’d like to congratulated Chris and his team from Kyogle Together Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux. On the morning of 25 catchments and creeks are also feeling the pinch. April 1918, the men of the Australian Imperial Force, with some Government’s Community Building Partnership grants. These for attracting the funding to a much needed resource in the community. assistance by British units, had virtually surrounded Villers- grants support not for profit groups like sports clubs and However, with autumn comes a wonderful blaze of colour as our Bretonneux. This was a remarkable achievement and a clear- preschools. street trees show off their hues prior to the carpet of leaves in our An agribusiness seminar was recently held in Bonalbo, teaching cut success for the AIF. It marked the end of the great German Grants need to be for construction of new community parks that are always such a hit with our children and travellers. producers how to market their stock online. offensive on the Somme. infrastructure; refurbishment, repair and maintenance of existing For Tenterfield, April also means the “Oracles of the Bush” which Council partnered with Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to Remembrance Day also has a special significance this year, community infrastructure; or capital equipment with a minimum was held 6 – 8 April this year. deliver the seminar and the feedback from those who attended marking the centenary of the Armistice which ended the First individual asset value of $2500. has been fantastic. World War. This was suppose to be the war to end all wars. Although numbers were slightly down to previous years (and To find out more go to communitybuildingpartnership.nsw.gov.au this thought due to an early Easter break), there was still a good Also delivered by DPI, was a “Getting Started” seminar through Unfortunately, that was not the case as we still see many conflicts or contact my office. across the globe. Hopefully, one day, we can all live together in crowd at the various events throughout the weekend, in particular the Young Farmer Business Program which covered issues which peace and harmony. More for the Richmond Valley the new Twilight Race Meeting on Friday evening. Participants help young farmers enter the industry or expand an existing were encouraged to come dressed for the occasion and bet on business. On behalf of our community, I offer my thanks for those who have More NSW Government funds are set to flow to the Richmond the fabulous horses kindly made by the Tenterfield Mens’ Shed. served. For without their brave efforts, we would not be enjoying Valley following the NSW Nationals success in ensuring every The Lions Road finally reopened on 6 April. the lifestyles we have today. cent of the NSW Government’s $4.2 billion sale of its share of the Other recent successful events have been Seniors Week, Youth Week and the Long Lunch held at the Tenterfield Showground. The six new bridges will see the tourist route to Brisbane reopen Snowy Hydro Scheme to the Commonwealth will be invested in and provide much needed relief to the residents of Lynches regional NSW Infrastructure. There is always plenty on in Tenterfield. Come and take a look! Creek Rd who have put up with the dust from increased traffic as Lest we forget. the detour route. It didn’t take long for my good friend and excellent Richmond Cr Peter Petty Tenterfield Mayor Valley Mayor Robert Mustow to cotton on! He pulled out of his With the Federal and State elections coming up next year, I am pocket a list of shovel ready projects he wants funding for. He meeting with all candidates as they nominate. probably has enough to spend the full $4.2 billion but I explained I also have to look after the Clarence Valley. We have an ambitious works program and need funding to deliver it, without even mentioning our infrastructure backlog. Robert’s list includes upgrades to the Casino Showground and Racecourse; renewing the Casino Memorial Swimming Pool; If we can get funding for the backlog, we will be better positioned an upgrade of Razorback Lookout in Evans Head; the Northern to maintain and upgrade existing infrastructure. Rivers Rail Trail; and expanding the Casino Industrial Estate. So fingers crossed! Kyogle Council Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland

50 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 51 Local AUTUMN WARMERS Lamb Espetadas Markets Heartland Chocolate Pudding INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil INGREDIENTS Weekly Markets Every FIRST Saturday • 1 brown onion, halved, thinly sliced Murwillumbah Cottage Market: 8am-1pm Serves: 6 Lismore Organic Market: • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika Every Tuesday, 7:30am–11am Every FIRST Sunday • 3 garlic cloves, crushed 425ml whole milk Lismore Car Boot Market: 7:30am-2pm Murwillumbah Farmers Market: Iluka Markets - Ken Leeson Oval: 8am-12midday • 1 long fresh red chilli, finely chopped 150ml cream Every Wednesday, 7am–11am • 125ml (1/2 cup) madeira fortified wine 3 large eggs, lightly beaten Every SECOND Saturday Nimbin Farmers Market: Byron Flea Market: 8am-1pm • 1kg lean lamb leg steaks, cut into 4cm pieces 30g cornflour Every Wednesday, 3pm–6pm Woodburn Markets: 8am-3pm

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh continental 150g sugar Byron Farmers Market: parsley Every SECOND Sunday 3 tablespoons cocoa powder Every Thursday, 8am–11am The Channon Craft Market: 9am-3pm • 16 dried bay leaves Lennox Community Market: 8am-2pm pinch salt Lismore Produce Market: Casino Golf Club Markets every second month • 1 teaspoon sea salt 70g dark chocolate, finely diced Every Thursday, 3:30pm–7pm Tabulam Live Music Jam Session • Mixed salad leaves, to serve Second Sunday of the Month Mullumbimby Farmers Market: Behind the Co-op. 8:00 am to 3:00 pm METHOD DIRECTIONS Every Friday, 7am–11am • Step 1 Every THIRD Saturday Preparation:10min › Cook:20min › Ready in:30min Alstonville Farmers Market: Alstonville - Alstonville Showground 7.30am-2pm Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Lismore Recycled Market: 9am-2pm onion, stirring, for 10 minutes or until golden. Add Mullumbimby Community Market: 7:30am-3pm paprika, garlic and chilli. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute 1. Heat the milk and cream in a metal bowl over Bangalow Farmers Market: Murwillumbah Cottage Market: 8am-1pm or until aromatic. Add madeira and cook, stirring to a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the Every Saturday, 8am–11am dislodge any bits that have cooked onto the base, water does not touch the base of the bowl. Do not Every THIRD Sunday for 1 minute or until the mixture reduces slightly. Set boil the milk. Blue Knob Farmers Market: Ballina Market: 7am-1pm aside to cool completely. 2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, cornflour, Every Saturday, 8.30am–12pm Lismore Car Boot Market: 7:30am-2pm • Step 2 sugar, cocoa, salt and diced chocolate. Add hot Murwillumbah Market: 8am–1pm milk one ladleful at a time while whisking, so the Byron Bay Saturday Artisan Market: Uki Buttery Bazaar Market: 8am–2pm Process the onion mixture in a food processor until Every Saturday, 4pm–9pm smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add the lamb, parsley, chocolate melts but the eggs don't cook. Every FOURTH Saturday bay leaves and salt and stir until well combined. 3. Pour mixture into a large saucepan and heat Kyogle Farmers & Crafts Market: Evans Head Riverside Market: 7:30am–1:30pm Cover and place in the fridge for 4 hours to marinate. very slowly, stirring, until just below boiling point, Every Saturday, 8am–12pm about 98 degrees C. • Step 3 Every FOURTH Sunday Lismore Farmers Market: Bangalow Market: 9am–3pm Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium. 4. Blend in a blender until very smooth, or beat 5 minutes with a wooden spoon. Transfer to a bowl, Every Saturday, 8am–11am Casino Riverside Markets: 9am-2:30pm Thread the lamb and bay leaves onto skewers. Cook Kyogle Bazaar: 8am-2pm on grill for 10-12 minutes for medium or until cooked cover with plastic wrap and chill 2-3 hours in the fridge. Uki Produce Market: Nimbin Market: 8am–3pm to your liking. Serve with mixed salad leaves. Every Saturday, 8am–12pm Every FIFTH Sunday Drake Hall Markets: Lennox Community Market: 8am–2pm Last Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm Nimbin Market: 8am–3pm

Tabulam Community Market Second Sunday of the month, 9am-2pm

Ballina Missingham Farmers Market: Every Sunday, 6am–12pm

For more information, including locations, please visit our website If we have forgotten your community’s market, please contact us and let us know so we can include it in our next edition! All dates are correct at time of publication

52 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 53 • Make a puree of some fresh tomatoes with blender or a grinder Macadamin Nut Oil / Milk Natural Products • Now apply this paste to your face • Let the paste on your face for at least 10 minutes Try Macadamia nut oil. Macadamia nut oil features oleic acid and Strawberry Smoothie contains 80% monounsaturated fats, no trans fat, and about 3% • Wash face with water polyunsaturated fat. Due to its buttery, nutty flavor, it often is used To make it with macadamia milk because it’s one of my favorite • To have enlarged pores shrunk and to get smooth glowing to replace olive oil in baking or in salad dressings. milks. It’s super creamy, smooth and silky, perfect for smoothies skin, you should try this daily (or milk shakes). It’s also quite neutral in taste and that’s perfect when you want your strawberry flavor to shine. Now, if you don’t No: 5 Sliced Tomato to Get Rid of Wrinkles have any macadamia milk already made and you don’t want to Skin & Hair Benefits of Macadamia Nut Oil go through the hassle of blending & straining first thing in the • Slice some tomatoes and rub directly onto your face, targeting • Macadamia nut oil is a lightweight oil, that is well morning, you can chill. You don’t have to! Add your macadamia affected areas absorbed without feeling greasy. nuts to the blender, add the water, blitz for few seconds and then Top 8 Beauty Tips for Face • Wait for at least 10 minutes and rinse if of with water add the rest of the ingredients for the milk shake. It will become • This will help relieve sunburn and wrinkles on your face and • It’s high in monounsaturated fatty acids, including Oleic so rich and creamy that you won’t be able to tell your milk was In today’s competitive world everyone of us dreams of having skin Acid (Omega 9), which are very moisturising, regenerating and not strained. a beautiful, smooth, soft and clear face and skin, without any softening on the skin. discrimination of a male or female. No: 6 Tomato and Almond Paste for Smooth Texture Strawberry Macadamia Milk Shake • These fatty acids also have anti-inflammatory properties. Prep time: 5 mins Why are you concerned about your skin? And why you spend a • Make a rough paste of a tomato and few almonds • The Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) in Macadamia nut oil helps lot of bucks for a spotless glowing face? Because face and skin • Mix and blend both the ingredients to restore the skin’s barrier function and reduce water loss. Total time: 5 mins both indicate how healthier, good looking and younger you are, in • Apply and rub thoroughly onto your face front of others as well as for your self-confidence. • Macadamia nut oil also contains Palmitoleic Acid (Omega Serves: 1 • Wash with cold water afterwards. 7), an active anti-microbial that is found naturally in youthful skin. Do you crave to have a skin like the celebrities? • This method is best for cleansing and provides smooth Ingredients texture to your skin There are thousands of skin care products available in markets, • Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7) levels in our skin reduce with • 1/3 cup macadamia nuts age, contributing to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and claiming every solution to your skin problems. But to be very No: 7 Aloe Vera, Honey and Lemon juice Face Mask weathered skin. • 1 cup water honest, does your skin really deserves chemicals of all sort? We Honey and cinnamon mask can also be effectively used to get are determined and working 24/7 to provide you all homemade rid of pimples overnight. Without going into detailed properties • Macadamia nut oil has been shown to slow the signs • handful of strawberries (I used frozen) natural remedies for all ailments. Since your health and beauty is and benefits of these three natural healers, let’s get straight to of ageing and has also been used to improve the appearance of the top priority for us. the point scars, sunburn and other minor skin irritations. • 1 banana (use a frozen banana if using fresh strawberries) The fatty acid content is the real winner for skin and hair. Those • Make a mixture of fresh extracted Aloe Vera gel one fatty acids help to add shine, strengthen, and nourish the hair • ½ avocado No: 1 Beauty Tips for Spotless Face Lemon Juice tablespoon • Raw Honey one teaspoon follicles, which in turn fight off hair loss and brittle strands. • 1 TBSP sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup) Lemon is a citrus-rich fruit and has cleansing, lightening dark • Squeezed fresh Lemon juice two teaspoon Macadamia oil is great for calming the hair of frizz, tangles, and spots and smoothing properties for our skin. Contains enzymes Instructions • Apply to face, neck or other affected areas of your skin dullness. to remove dead skin cells. Best cleanser for those who have oily • Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off 1. Add macadamia nuts and water to a blender and process skin. Lemon juice is a natural astringent to make our skin less oily, Macadamia Milk • You may use this face mask 2-3 times a week to get rid of for few seconds until you make milk. leaving it smooth and soft. Suncoast Gold's new macadamia milk is made from the finest acne and wrinkles slow roasted Australian macadamias and is a tasty and healthy 2. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until your • To get rid of dark spots and for having smooth skin you have • Alternatively you can use Aloe Vera gel directly for Gorgeous alternative to soy, oat and almond milks. Macadamia nut milk is milk shake is ready. to looking face rich, smooth and creamy. It tastes great on its own or in smoothies • Squeeze a fresh lemon juice with squeezer or hand ( only for and as an ingredient in various recipes and cocktails. face and neck ) No: 8 Baking Soda Beauty Fixes to Exfoliate Skin • Apply squeezed lemon juice onto your face and neck where We always keep Baking Soda in our kitchens for baking and other Macadamia milk is naturally lactose, cholesterol and gluten free you are having dark spots food preparations. Only a few of us know the beauty benefits of and we do not use ingredients that were genetically engineered • Let it on for at least 10 minutes it. Baking soda has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties to produce our delicious nut milk. • Wash out with lukewarm water to reduce acne. Baking soda balances the pH level of skin to • My recommendation is to do this treatment every day until removes excess oil and exfoliate. Make a paste of Baking Soda you see noticeable result in fading of dark spots as directed below. • Do not use lemon juice available in markets because they include preservatives and chemicals • Add 1-2 tablespoon of Baking Soda in Water for making a thin paste No: 2 Beauty Tips for Face – Lemon Juice and Egg White • Spread the paste all over your face and neck Simple and best remedy to obtain smooth, clear & beautiful skin • Let it on your face for about 10 – 15 minutes • Wash with lukewarm water afterwards • Make a solution of egg’s white and fresh lemon juice • For noticeable results use 2-3 times weekly • Apply this solution to your skin • Wait for 10 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water • You may apply this remedy at least twice a week and get beautiful glowing skin.

No: 3 Beauty Tips for Face and Skin – Tomatoes Tomatoes consist of four major Carotenoids like Alpha-Carotene, Beta-Carotene, Lycopene and Lutein. Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Potassium. Acids in Tomatoes will remove the dead layer of skin and the presence of Vitamin C helps to heal damaged skin. This wonder veggie is a natural skin toner.

You should keep them in your daily diet to avoid risks of many illnesses and improve your skin tone for a younger look. May be applied topically to get rid of pimples, sunburns, brown spots and wrinkles to get beautiful freckle free, smooth, soft face.

No: 4 Tip Tomato Puree for Glowing Face

54 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 55 Expert Directory Butterflies GARDENING Call Sharon on 02 6662 6222 if you have a trade or service An ecosystem includes that needs exposure. plants, animals and other organisms in any given area that interact with each other and the nonliving environment such as the weather, earth, soil etc. In an ecosystem each organism and so forth has its own role to play and it is vital that they do so for it to run effectively and to its high capacity for the productivity of many things. This issue in gardening we are going to be addressing how to attract butterflies to your garden. Butterflies and moths are great indicators of a healthy ecosystem and where there are largely populated amounts of butterflies there seems to be other invertebrates. • Lantana • Lavender Not only are butterflies some of the most magical creatures to • Melaleuca gaze upon but they also have a wonderful environmental benefit • Purple-top verbena and that has to do with the pollination and would you believe pest • Tea tree control of the environment they inhabit. • Wattle When you really start to pay attention, it is amazing at the number To attract larvae: of different butterflies that you will see fluttering around the most • Crepe myrtle popular being the Monarch butterfly which is defined by the black • Citrus and orange markings and generous size. This one only feeds on • Cotton bushes milk weed, an unusual looking weed which does flower before it • Sassafras seeds again. That said if you are after butterflies to be coming to • Portulaca your garden there are things that you can do to attract them, and • Snapdragons it is easier than you think. • Native violets Butterflies don’t often stay in shady areas so try and position • your nectar rich flowers in a sunny position. You need totry Good luck from the team at Heartland with attracting butterflies and work out what butterflies are native to the area in which you to your garden. We look forward to hearing your success stories live and begin planting those shrubs and trees in your garden and maybe seeing some photographs. Did you know that butterfly and begin hunting for what that species of caterpillar looks like. wings are clear? The colours and the patterns we see are made For instance, the Monarch butterfly which is popular around the by the reflection of the tiny scales covering them! Northern Rivers, feeds on milkweed and is a stripy yellow, black and white caterpillar. Believe it or not caterpillars are fussy eaters and they do like Handy Rain Guage Tip their favourite plants and you will need to be forgiving when your shrubs have the eaten edge look which is of course a small price to pay. Nectar rich flowers such as sunflowers, marigolds are an excellent idea for your garden. Banksias and bottlebrush are also very popular choices for attracting butterflies. Try to avoid poisonous pesticides or products that contain Bacillus thuringiensis. Male Butterflies drink from mud puddles to extract minerals that aren’t available in flowers, so it is also a good idea to place a shallow dish of muddy water in a sunny spot, so the butterflies can come and ‘mud puddle’ in your garden. Better homes and gardens is a wonderful program that provides fantastic information for their viewers and magazine subscribers. They too have done a program with the following information about the plants that are pollinated by butterflies and the plants that can attract larvae for your information. But remember to check out the species that is local to your region. (https://www. bhg.com.au/how-to-attract-butterflies) Which plants? Spruce up your rain gauge by adding a few drops of food Flowers that typically have tubular or long flowers are pollinated coloring to the bottom. by butterflies. During the next rainfall, the water will combine with the dye Try these: and the water level will be bright red and easy to read. • Bottlebrush • Buddleia • Daisies • Grevillea • Kangaroo paw

56 The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine www.heartlandmagazine.com.au www.heartlandmagazine.com.au The NSW Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine 57 Croquet Club Casino. The Casino Croquet Club meets twice a week; on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to about noon. They have two lawns Treasures & Celebrations available to play on at the Lennox St Club. Come along and play 4 weeks 1 price in The Northern Rivers Heartland Magazine. with other friendly locals, they also play against other local clubs Terms & Conditions apply. such as Lismore, Ballina and Alstonville. The club is looking for more members at the moment. So go join in and play a few trial Garage Sales Meetings or AGMs Public Notices games for free. For more information please contact Denise on 6662 6014 or Mary on 0422 892 466. Are you having a Garage Sale? Casino Croquet Club Place an ad here in Heartland Casino Croquet Club will be celebrating "A Day Late St. Magazine and let readers know Patrick's" Fun Day on Sunday 18th March at 11am. Experienced about your sale. & first timer players are invited to join in playing this easy to 25 words and 1 photo. Come in to understand game. There are plenty of mallets available. Bring our office at 81 Walker St, Casino Casino Quota Club: your own lunch. Afternoon tea will be provided. Cost $6 for the or call us on 02 6662 6222 to place Meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month. day. RSVP Mary on 6621971 or Margaret on 66626509 for an ad 6:30 pm for 7 pm start at the Baptist Church House Casino. catering. Enquiries to Lenore on 0414 918 167 or email: [email protected] Richmond River Beef Produces Association Meet on the 2nd wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in Grow Group: the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Lyn on Grow group is a Health Organisation and we run a small fun and 0427 293 455. friendly support groups to overcome anxiety, depression and improve mental health. run seven groups in regions. for more Tuncester Air Rifle Association detail call 1800 558 268 The club is looking for new members. If you want something to do on a Tuesday night from 6pm. For an hour or so why don’t Lion's Club Casino: you come along and have a look. The range is on Rifle Range Lion's Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each Rd just outside Lismore on the Casino Road to Kyogle about month at RSM from 6:30- 7:00. For more detail ring Dick Beattie 8km. We supply everything. If you have any questions, feel free on 6662 1009. to give Ollie a call on 0414 622 272. He’ll be only to pleased to talk to you, if you want to get a firearm licence they can assist Square Dancing: you in that area as well all you have to do is ask. Square Dancing: a great way to meet new friends. Bright Anniversaries toe-tapping music. It's fun and healthy too. Singles and couples Livestock Supplies Social Dancing Do you have an Anniversary you'd like to share with the welcome. Club dances Wednesday nights. Contact Wilma on Want to put the beat back into your feet and great exercise come 6662 6647. Do you have Livestock to sell? Call us community? along to St Mark’s Dance Group in the Back-Hall Casino. on 02 6662 6222 Access via Simpsons Parade, every Tuesday 7-9pm. (Cost is Call us on 02 6662 6222 Casino Vision Impaired: $3) A Social is held on the fourth Saturday night 7.30-11pm. Support group for anyone who is blind or vision impaired e.g. (Cost $5 and please bring a plate for supper) Lucky door Prizes Macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. Meeting on the & Raffles are held at these. All welcome, for more information first Monday of each month at the Baptist Church hall at 10:00. please phone Maggie on 6662 4060 or 0402 104 195 Have an outing each month. Anyone can come who is there to support their partners, carers or family. For more details ring Bingo Day 6th May 2018 Auctions - General Denise Green on 0448 014 682. Mallanganee Memorial Hall Cost: $10.00 included morning tea and a light lunch Do you have an upcoming Auction? The Casino Community Men's Shed: 9am - 2pm - heads down at 10am The Casino Community Men's Shed is open Mondays to Call us on 02 6662 6222 Wednesdays, 8:30am to 2:00pm. Membership is open to males and females. For more information contact us on phone No. 02 6662 6423 or email us on [email protected] or find us on Facebook.

Kyogle Sunshine Club: Meets every Thursday at 9:30am. In the Supper Room. Come and enjoy a day of fun, morning tea and lunch. All welcome. For more detail contact 0499 824 274. Motoring

Casino Richmond River Country Music Club Social Day: come on down for some country music. Counter meals also available. All singers and musician’s welcome! 3rd Sunday of every month at the RSM, 11am.Enquiries to Gloria New Ph 02 6662 2625

CWA Meeting Dates: CWA Meeting The CWA meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday SOLD of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9:00 am. For further information please contact Jan on Ph: 6662 6424 Tyres - Achillies 275/30/ZR20 near new $ 75 each. CWA Craft. The CWA and friends will meet in the Casino library at 9:00 am on Call ######### the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. For further in information please contact Diane on 6663 3144 or Vivian on 6662 1838. Do you have a car, van or 4WD to sell? or parts? Call us on 02 6662 6222 Casino Mini Rail Every Sunday 10am to 4pm Weather permitting

Casino VIEW Club holds its luncheon meeting on second Thursday of the month 11am at Casino RSM club. For further information or to RSVP by Monday prior to luncheon please contact Barb on 6661 2530

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