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All the local TUESDAY “Your paper of choice” news since 1997 9 August 2016 Fire Fighters Walk for Life: Raising money to help defeat cancer!

Council NSW and has been In September 2015, at the time were either supported in planning and Michael Gillis and Jeff battling cancer or on the promotion by Pausha from Jackson, who are both mend. the Singleton Office. volunteers with the Both are passionate about As a group they acknowl- Lochinvar Rural Fire the cause and supported by edge that there are many Brigade, undertook a walk the Cancer Council NSW forms of cancer, and that it from Tamworth to East undertook the first walk does not discriminate on Maitland. which successfully raised age, gender or what a The route followed the New over $24,000. person has achieved in life. England Highway and 2016: Doing it all again! As such they felt the Cancer passed through the towns of This year they have Council NSW provides the Wallabadah, Willow Tree, recruited the help of more best available assistance to Murrurundi, Scone, volunteer fire fighters and the greater community. Aberdeen, Muswellbrook, family and are undertaking As a group they are seeking Singleton & Branxton the walk again. Along with donations and support for before completing the walk Michael and Jeff will be their fundraising event. To after 7 days in the Maitland Melissa Gillis (Michaels date they have raised over area. Wife), Cameron Burrows $3000 but have a number of Michael was inspired to (volunteer NT Fire and initiatives in place to raise action after a well respected Rescue Service), Midge further funds including: Fire Control Officer passed Gray (Volunteer Tasmania * Major Raffle, away in the Maitland Fire Service/NSW RFS) * Motor Cycle run from district following a battle and David Seabrook Newcastle to Wollombi with Cancer. (volunteer North Rothbury Sunday 11th September, Both Jeff and Michael also NSW RFS). * Fund raising night at had family, friends and Again the group is raising Lochinvar Hotel Friday other brigade members who money for the Cancer rd 23 September. Michael (left) and Jeff at front of Lochinvar station after successfully completing 2015 walk.

Above: Jeff, Melissa and Michael Donations to the group can be undertaken at our ‘Do It The 2016 Route commences from the Tamworth based Rural Fire Service For Cancer Page” “Fire Fighters Walk for Life” Control Centre on Saturday 17 September 2016. Over the following week Check out their online page: the group will travel as follows: 17 Sept: Tamworth to Werris Creek http://firefighterswalkforlife.org/ 18 Sept: Werris Creek to Willow Tree 19 Sept: Willow Tree to Wingen Facebook: 20 Sept: Wingen to Aberdeen https://www.facebook.com/firieswalk/ 21 Sept: Aberdeen to Muswellbrook (half rest day) 22 Sept: Muswellbrook to Singleton For further information please contact Michael Gillis 23 Sept: Singleton to Lochinvar on 0432 853 250, or email: 24 Sept: Lochinvar to completion at the Lower Hunter Fire Control Centre in Louth Park (East Maitland). [email protected] Distance: Approximately 265 kilometres. Notice Important distribution change for ‘The News’ Details Page 4 ‘What’s the Goss’ 2 ͽ THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 August 2016 Cessnock City Council Statutory Notices Phone during working hours 4993 4100 sue No Address185 14th July 2 all005 pagecommunications 14 to:- The General Manager, After Hours Emergency 4940 7816 PO Box 152, Cessnock 2325 NSW

SECTION 101 NOTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979, APPROVED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES

The public are hereby notified pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, 1979 (as amended) that the following applications have been granted consent during the period from 1 July 2016 to 22 July 2016.

Locality Reference Decision Date Property Address Application Description EAST BRANXTON 008/2016/00000214/001 11-Jul-2016 91 Dalwood RD Dwelling Being a Manufactured Home EAST BRANXTON 008/2016/00000411/001 12-Jul-2016 14 Durham RD Awning GRETA 008/2016/00000226/001 6-Jul-2016 49 York ST Above Ground Swimming Pool GRETA 008/2016/00000179/001 8-Jul-2016 4 Branxton ST Construction of Drainage Infrastructure GRETA 009/2016/00000088/001 13-Jul-2016 5 Kent ST Garage LOVEDALE 008/2016/00000300/001 6-Jul-2016 406 Wilderness RD Shed NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000386/001 4-Jul-2016 12 Rampling AV Inground Swimming Pool NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000392/001 6-Jul-2016 5 Gollan AV Single Storey Dwelling with Detached Garage NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000336/001 18-Jul-2016 20 Harkin RD Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000388/001 18-Jul-2016 7 Merewether CL Deck and Awning NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000366/001 20-Jul-2016 42 Triton BLVD Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000424/001 20-Jul-2016 28 Harkin RD Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000416/001 21-Jul-2016 1794 Wine Country DR Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage POKOLBIN 008/2016/00000385/001 4-Jul-2016 8 Hakea CCT Inground Swimming Pool POKOLBIN 008/2016/00000275/001 6-Jul-2016 2090 Broke RD Temporary Event - Running Festival POKOLBIN 008/2016/00000322/001 11-Jul-2016 1727 Broke RD Dwelling House, Swimming Pool and Viticulture POKOLBIN 008/2016/00000390/001 22-Jul-2016 45 Angophora DR Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage ROTHBURY 008/2016/00000384/001 18-Jul-2016 LOT 2 DP 848702 Old North RD Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage and Swimming Pool Copies of development consents are available at Council's Customer Service Centre for public inspection, free of charge, during the Council's ordinary office hours

P.O. BOX 152 Stephen Glen CESSNOCK General Manager

CESSNOCK CITY COUNCIL SPORTING FACILITY sporting organisations and community groups during the Summer Sporting Season (1 October 2016 to 19 March 2017) are now open. Applications should be submitted to Council by Friday 26 August AND EQUIPMENT DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR GRANT 2016. Applications are available via Council’s website (www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au) or from Coun- cil’s Administration Building, Vincent Street, Cessnock. SCHEME AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR GRANT SCHEME 2016/2017 Permission must be obtained from Council before organised sporting activities can take place.

Cessnock City Council has $20,000 available within the Sporting Facility and Equipment Dollar for USE OF COUNCIL’S OUTDOOR PUBLIC SWIMMING Dollar Grant Scheme and $20,000 in the Community Facilities Dollar for Dollar Grant Scheme to POOLS distribute to sporting and community groups. 2016/2017 SUMMER SEASON Groups are invited to apply for funds through either one of these grant schemes. Applications may be used for developing Council owned community and sporting facilities.

Grants will be provided on a dollar for dollar basis and Council will assess applications in line with a Applications for the use of Cessnock and Branxton Swimming Pools during the upcoming Summer preset selection criteria. All projects must be completed by June 30, 2017. Season by educational institutes, sporting organisations and community groups are now open. Appli- Application forms and grant guidelines are available from Council’s Administration Building or via cations should be submitted by Friday 26 August 2016. Bookings for the Pool season commence Council’s website (www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au). Completed application forms must be returned no Tuesday 4 October 2016. Application forms are available via Council’s website later than 5:0pm Friday, 9 September 2016. (www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au) or from Council’s Administration Building, Vincent Street, Cessnock.

It is advised that all applicants contact Council’s Recreation & Community Liaison Officer Kate Hicks on 4993 4234 prior to lodging an application. Permission must be obtained from Council before organised swimming activities can take place. Enquiries should be made to Council’s Recreation and Community Liaison Officer, Mrs Kate Hicks on (02) 4993 4234. PUBLIC EXHIBITION CESSNOCK AQUATIC CENTRE FEASIBILITY & TREE GIVEAWAY DESIGN REPORT Have you purchased or built a new home during the 2015/2016 financial year? Did you know you can get up to eight (8) free plants for your property from Cessnock City Council? At its meeting of 15 June 2016, Council resolved to place on public exhibition the Draft Cessnock Aquatic Centre Feasibility & Design Report. There is a range of trees and shrubs available from ground covers like Creeping Boobalia through to shrubs including Murraya, Bottlebrush and Grevillea, which can reach three (3) metres in height. The public exhibition period will be from Monday 20 June 2016 to Friday 19 August 2016. The documents can be viewed at the following locations: Application forms are available from Council’s Customer Service Officers, Vincent Street, Cessnock

Council’s Administration Building (Customer Service Section); or via Council’s website at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au. Completed application forms must be re- ceived no later than 5:00pm Wednesday, 31 August 2016. Cessnock Public Library; Kurri Kurri Public Library; Any enquires regarding the application for supply of trees and shrubs should be directed to Council’s Kurri Kurri Aquatic & Fitness Centre; Vegetation & Civic Spaces Co-ordinator, Mr Lyall Green, on 4993 4100. Council’s website at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions should be addressed to the General Manager and will be accepted up until 4.00 PO BOX 152 STEPHEN GLEN pm Friday 19 August 2016 via email [email protected] or post CESSNOCK 2325 GENERAL MANAGER

USE OF COUNCIL’S SPORTING FACILITIES John Paul Young and the 2016/2017 SUMMER SEASON Allstar Band

13 August 2016

Travel through the decades of mega hits and The Vanda Applications for the use of Council’s recreation facilities by personal trainers, educational institutes, hear John's behind-the-scenes stories about the songs and their making. & Young Songbook

Local Dealership owners launch inspiring youth rebuild project with PCYC THE NEWS 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 ͽ 3 young offenders program volunteers from Cessnock ject,” states Nerrida. “As Lions Club and the Men’s local companies are On Friday 12 August, Project Rebuild aims to crime amongst young Shed are generously giving learning about the Cessnock City Motor provide the group with offenders and youth at risk their time and sharing their Project they are Group will join with the mentoring and professional whilst they learn practical experience to act as mentors coming on board as PCYC, local business on-the job training to skills. As they restore the for the team. sponsors. We’d like owners and political develop the trade skills and vehicle we hope their focus Director Nerrida Kendall, to specially thank representatives to host a work processes necessary will shift from one of believes strongly in the Coalfields Classic special function to for them to be job-ready for committing crime to one of Program and what the boys Vehicle Restora- officially unveil Project employment in the motor taking pride and ownership will achieve tions, Eastside Kus- Rebuild. industry. in the project and becoming “While the program is de- toms, Auto One Project Rebuild is an An old, wrecked Holden a contributing member of signed to expose the boys to Cessnock and MOB initiative of new dealership HZ ute unearthed by our community.” the motor industry and Engines. owners, Nerrida and Tim Cessnock City Motor Cessnock City Motor teach them new skills, it is Project Rebuild will Kendall from Branxton, Group (CCMG) has been Group is the major sponsor their personal growth and culminate in No- designed to provide a career donated for the project and of Project Rebuild and is development and willing- vember 2016 with pathway for local youth over the next 4 months, the committed to its success ness to reset their life path the auction of the who have not previously group will work on-site at and achieving long-term which is the real heart of Holden HZ Ute had the opportunity and the dealership to restore the results for the boys in- the program. Two weeks in onsite at Cessnock support to gain qualifica- vehicle to like-new volved. The dealership has and I’m already so proud of City Motor Group. tions or find employment. condition. provided the Rebuild Crew the respect and commitment All proceeds from At the centre of the Cessnock YCM Senior with team uniforms and the boys are showing and the auction will be program are five local boys Constable Matt Ellis is new tools, along with a their attitude to working as reinvested back into from Cessnock, all of passionate about Project dedicated work bay specifi- a team.” Project Rebuild whom are doing it tougher Rebuild and states “It is a cally for Project Rebuild. “The old saying ‘it takes a 2017 and Police led than most and fighting their holistic crime prevention CCMG’s senior service village to raise a child’ is programs at own personal battles. program designed to reduce technicians together with finding truth in this Pro- Cessnock PCYC.

Council staff proud in pink supporting breast cancer!

Cessnock City Council raising aware- outdoor staff will be ness and fund- sporting pink high-vis work ing around early shirts and vests in support prevention as of breast cancer awareness early diagnosis from August to October gives a person 2016. the best chance The staff- led initiative is a of survival. part of Council’s employee Director of giving program where staff Works and Sunday 21st AUGUST can make a donation with Infrastructure all proceeds raised going to Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr said sense of pride and Awareness July 9am until 2pm the National Breast Cancer Council is immensely community spirit that exists Month provides Foundation. proud of staff getting in- in our workforce”, Mr an opportunity Breast cancer is an issue volved with this initiative. Fitzpatrick-Barr said. to focus on that hits home for many in “This is a fantastic way for The pink high-vis initiative breast cancer Cessnock as one in eight everyone to support a is scheduled to run in and its impact women are diagnosed with worthy cause, while raising conjunction with Breast on those breast cancer nationally. funds and awareness in the Cancer Awareness month in affected by the disease in Council employees hope community”. October. Breast Cancer our community. their shirts contribute to ”It really highlights the "ALL ABOUT CHOPIN" A piano recital to aid the Special Education Winners are grinners unit at the Singleton High School will be held at Sacred Spaces, Singleton at 3pm on Sunday the 14th August. This recital, performed by Phillip Aughey of Branxton, will feature 8 of Chopin's piano works, including a Prelude, Mazurka, Nocturne and Etudes. Giving a wide range musical genres Chopin worked with. Intermingled with a talk about Chopin, his life and times.

Mike Baird's shock announcement on the 7th July 2016 to ban greyhound racing caused mass devastation and depression amongst all participants in N.S.W. SHAKEY TABLES RESTAURANT Greta's Greyhound Breeders Owners & Trainers ENTREE & MAINCOURSE $30 OR TWO MAINCOURSES $30 Association members have found a way to be upbeat and smile, by training winners. AVAILABLE TUESDAY TO FRIDAY In the past few weeks the club has produced 14 Sample menu only - subject to availability winners at juicy odds. Winners at the Gardens Full à la carte menu also available every night included LUCKY BILLY, COLD SPELL and MRS MOONCLAY for Chris Kedwell. MIDNIGHT ENTREES MUSTANG (twice) for Bradley Sabotic and KISS ME Feta filled crisp courgette flowers with salsa verde JUNIOR (twice) for Pa Keegan. HEART'S SPARK Duck liver parfait with pickled vegetables & croutons and TARO TRON for Garry Kedwell and EUCHRE Pork and prawn steamed wontons with ponzu sauce Crispy octopus with chilli & lime BOY for Helen PULLMAN. LACE'S OUT for Barry Howell and ZIPPING MONTANA for Tom Pullman MAINCOURSES won at Gosford. Frank Cini had success at Maitland Braised beef & ale pithivier with potato purée & baby carrots with HIGH BALLING and best result was Chicken, mushroom & asparagus risotto MIDNIGHT MYSTIC for Bradley Sabotic winning at House made Highland beef burger on a brioche bun with cheddar cheese, chilli jam, rocket & fries Pan fried red emperor, burnt lemon caper butter, almonds & green beans Wentworth Park paying $28. Ice cream sales at Macas went through the roof. SIDES all $7 (Winning dogs love a reward!) Fries with aioli The next meeting for the GRETA G.B.O.T.A. will be Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt at GRETA WORKERS CLUB on Sunday 14th Rocket & parmesan salad August, 7pm. New members welcome. Green beans Ξ Photo above: Clayton Barr MP (at far left) outside Greta Workers P 02 4938 1744 • DINNER TUESDAY TO SATURDAY Club after a local forum was held 2 weeks ago to discuss the 1476 WINE COUNTRY DRIVE NORTH ROTHBURY NSW 2325 closure of greyhound racing in NSW www.huntercountrylodge.com.au • www.shakeytables.com.au 4 ͽ THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 4400, we are now full colour & tabloid, the approximately 1600 quality of printing has copies were printed. improved immensely (as The first editor was you can see from the from David Mason-Jones page of our first edition), who continued and we now have a putting it together for presence on the ‘world about 70 more wide web’ issues. (www.thebranxtonnews.com.au). & other matters I have been editor The later did take some since David time but we are there now! departed. You may ask ... ’where am The 28th August this I going with this?’. Well, another change has with Mike Lowing year will mark its 19th year; a remarkable now taken place; we have This is our 436 edition of achievement of continuity stopped household delivery The News. of which I am very proud! in Branxton & Greta. We Our first edition, published In that 19 years we have have taken this step for a on the 28th August 1997, had many changes; our number of good reasons of was 24 pages & circulation has increased to which I will not bore you with. We have set up bulk delivery sites in both hamlets viz., The Branxton IGA Supermarket & the Branxton Newsagency, Baileys of Greta & the Greta Post Office. We will also increase the number of outlets over the coming weeks. We have been told that online, or follow the was a paper form. inhabitants were brought We will still offer home more than 15 million directions to order a paper When she had finished together for counting. In delivery to those who are people are expected to form ... ‘in some locations, telling her exasperated tale 1828, the white population aged or infirm. All you complete the Census online. households will receive a they then interviewed the was 36,598 of whom need to do is call our office They tell us that the paper paper form upfront, with director/commissioner, or 20,870 were free and on 4938 1773 and let us forms will still be available. the option to complete it whatever he was called, to 15,728 were convicts. know you details and it will & that from August 1, online(?) be told that she should just 23.8% of the population be done. households will receive a By the time you read this, keep trying at maybe try were born in the colony.

letter with a ‘unique Census hopefully, all should be different hours until she got 24.5% were women. There Our office has always been Login’. clear. someone to talk to and get were 25,248 Protestants and used by our readers when It’s 10:56am on Sunday I must say it has been a PR her request noted. 11,236 Catholics. Indige- they are not sure about morning the 7th August & & commutative shambles. A bit of history; Australia's nous Australians were not something local that has or we still have not received I watched a report on NBN first census was held in counted. is to happen. Over the last ours which I am assuming news last week where they November 1828 in the Of the 36,598 people, 638 couple of weeks we have we are the same as rest of did a story on a older lady colony of New South were living in what is been inundated with people the local community. who had been trying to call Wales. Previous now Queensland. There dropping in or phoning who The website tells me that the publicised phone government statistical were also 18,128 people are concerned about the every household must use it number for 3 days without reports had been taken in Tasmania. coming census. to complete the Census any luck. All she wanted from "musters" where Cheers, Mike Women are over-represented in tertiary education schools are now a doing the same thing? spend money unnecessarily. Ah, marriage. I trouble but shouldn't that be an I READ an article the other procession of young girls At least Ian Narev, chief It also entices people who was standing even number? receiving all the top awards, executive of the in front of the day which stated that... probably can't afford it into If i had a dollar for every girl that bathroom mirror "Women are over- and you are left wondering Commonwealth Bank, has the housing market which found me unattractive, they one evening where all the young men shown some sense and would eventually find me represented in tertiary will be a big issue when admiring education even though have gone to. lifted term deposit interest interest rates ultimately attractive. my women are under- The feminists have rates by 0.5%. rise. From the Editor:- reflec- A weeping woman bursts into represented in virtually feminised the curriculum Give the self-funded As for superannuation, tion, when I her hypnotherapist’s office and THE most heartwarming every area of endeavour." and the system, so that now retirees and others with people tend to take on posed this declares, “Doctor, I have been part of the 2016 Olympic Feminists are celebrating, education is anathema to some savings a bit extra to riskier investments which question to my faithful to my husband for 15 Opening Parade from Brazil because more and more, the male style of learning, spend and the economy will can end up in future wife of 30 years, but yesterday I broke was seeing the Refugee boys are being and it follows that there are start to pick up. heartache. years: “Will that trust and had an affair! The Olympic Team in the you still love guilt is killing me. I just want to marginalised in our now many more females Cutting interest rates only Also, while I’ve got the parade. me when I’m old, fat, and balding?” forget that it ever happened!” education system. entering universities than fuels concern the economy floor; your children will They might not win any She answered, “I do.” The hypnotherapist shakes his It's been a slow march, but males, many of whom leave is continuing to 'head south' soon be driving on our medals on the podium but head. “Not again …” the feminists are now school lost, detached and and further erodes roads. You know you're ugly when it they have shown the rest of comes to a group picture and they A couple are sitting in their living ruling education, and the wondering if they fit confidence in the future. They learn from you. the world on the largest anywhere. This means smart people hand you the camera room, sipping wine. Out of the consequences are Please put away your blue, the wife says, “I love you.” stage and to the largest A recent study has found that devastating, not only for But this of course, is a hang onto their money or phones. “Is that you or the wine talking?” audience possible there's women who carry a little extra males, but ultimately cause of celebration for the pay down their mortgage M. McGregor, Narrabri asks the husband. always hope and room in weight live longer than the men who females. feminists, because as is quicker, not go out and NSW “It’s me,” says the wife. “Talking sport to defeat and mention it. Due to the prevailing clearly evidence, they fight to the wine overcome any trial and narrative over the past not for equality, but for Just read that 4,153,237 people got torment thrown at you. several decades that all complete annihilation of married last year, not to cause any We can only hope other men are either stupid or maleness and manhood. countries take note and ISIS sexual predators, men have (The writer has implored sees it as a slap in the face The Branxton been hounded or ran from me not to publish his/her for those trying to divide the teaching profession in name) Greta Vineyards and destroy world peace. their droves. Why cut? News is a

My children's ratio over SO THE Reserve Bank has Congratulations Brazil. member of the their 12 years at school was again cut interest rates. You have proven the probably around 80% None of their previous rate doubters were wrong. female teacher 20% male. cuts have done any good for Well done! Graduation ceremonies at the economy so why keep Cheers, Mike

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address details passed on, you must M: 0412 566 041 Rural Fire Brigades Maitland… 4939 2000 call the emergency service direct. or emailed to Belford…… 6574 7149 Cessnock.. 4991 0555 Email: [email protected] ALL CALLS TO 000 ARE VOICE Broke…….. 6579 1491 Singleton.. 6572 2799 RECORDED Web: www.domain.com.au Greta…..… 4015 0000 SES ………….132 500 [email protected] 5 ͽ THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 WET tax changes to cost jobs in the Hunter Valley The Hunter Valley Wine & “It is the opinion of objected to that have direct The budget proposal to economic impact on many economic cost of such a Tourism Association industry that these changes relevance to the Hunter restrict the WET rebate to wine regions including the proposal is severe and far (HVWTA) held a meeting could have a devastating Valley. Firstly, the wine businesses that own or Hunter Valley. outweighs any revenue of all wine and wine impact on the wine and tightening of eligibility lease a winery, excludes the The budget proposal to gains from the tax increase. tourism industry tourism industry in the criteria to businesses that WET rebate from reduce the WET rebate The agreed position is that ® stakeholders last Hunter Valley, including own or lease a winery and potentially 80 Hunter from $500,000 to $290,000 this reduction should be Ariat Wednesday, 3 August at the the loss of jobs, Mr Souris reducing the WET rebate Valley wine businesses that will have another dramatic opposed. The economic Pokolbin Hall. said. available from $500,000 use a contract winemaker in impact on wineries with arguments in the report Chairman of HVWTA At a recent meeting in down to $290,000. “Both their business model. sales of $1.7m and above, commissioned by WFA @ George Souris said the Adelaide between these issues have a real risk “The bottom line, if the and will add a significant will be a key element in the purpose of the meeting was Winemakers Federation of of causing economic definition stands, many of impost to those winery advocacy argument. The to discuss a number of key Australia (WFA) and States hardship for the local our small winemakers will bottom lines as it is Government has announced Baileys objections that the local and Regions to discuss the industry, as many wine experience a 50% progressively introduced a willingness to consult on industry has with the Wine results of consultations producers are dependent on INCREASE (or more) to and further an adverse the proposed eligibility Equalisation Tax (WET) within the industry on the that rebate to survive and be their cost structures”, said economic impact on the criteria. If there is to be Of rebate issues proposed in budget outcomes, there in business,” Mr Souris Mr Souris. industry and on regional consultation it should cover Greta the recent Federal budget. were two distinct issues said. This would have a serious economies. The regional both the proposed changes. Well done! Annual Reading Hour Celebration & Junior Creative Writing Workshops kick off! City Library will host a held at Cessnock City Library special evening storytime. At and Kurri Kurri Library. the end of the story children The ability to express through WINTER will be asked to leave a toy writing is a vital skill in that is brave enough to today’s world – a child who sleepover without them. Their can both read and write STOCK toys will be tucked up in bed fluently is off to a wonderful but will they go straight to start! sleep or get up to some In recognition of this, Now in mischief? Cessnock Council offers free Each child will discover what monthly workshops for their toys got up to when they children aged 10 to 16. The Training on Tuesday night was like Christmas in come to pick up their toys program looks to build on and Store July for the members of the Local N.S.W. SES over the next week! (We’ll enhance the creative writing a when Colin Baillie presented a cheque for $1,000 Cessnock City Council is Australians, as research have a behind-the-scenes child is doing at school, in a to the Controller, Bill Thompson. "It was a job gearing up for Reading shows children who read photographer on the job). fun and informal environment. well done," Colin told the members, referring to Hour, seeing local children from an early age are For more details or to make a The workshops at both their role as marshals at the State Motor Cross leave their cuddly better off. booking for this free event, libraries start at 4 pm and are Sprint and Cross Country on Saturday 17th July. companion for a night This year the message is phone Cessnock Library on held one Monday per month at "The riders felt very safe seeing the members in alone at Cessnock City ‘share a book for 10 49934399, email Sandy on Cessnock Library and one orange keeping the trail clear for them where it Library after a special minutes a day, an hour a [email protected] or Tuesday per month at Kurri intersected with the 4x4 drive track." evening storytime. week, and give the gift of drop in and see us at the Kurri Library. The donation will go towards needed items, so Reading Hour is a national reading’. Parents, library, 65-67 Vincent St, The next session for this term that the unit can operate and service the event aimed at encouraging caregivers and families are Cessnock. is on Monday August 29 at community efficiently. reading among young reminded you can read Cessnock City Council is also Cessnock Library and Tuesday anytime and anywhere. encouraging local children to August 30 at Kurri Kurri On Tuesday 16 August get involved with junior Library. from 6pm to 7pm Cessnock creative writing workshops Participants will be working on creating a community The Country newspaper together. A full Lawrence’s AG & program is available on the library website at Clothing Specialist Machinery Repairs www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au. For more information phone Classic Country Outfitters 30 Years Karen at Kurri Kurri Library in Your Area!!!! “Hands-On” on 02 49371638 or Sandy at Experience Cessnock Library 49934384.

Call Clayton…. New name & look  AG & Truck Air Conditioning All Saints College, St Joseph's  All types of Ag Repairs Campus, Lochinvar, is going back to its roots with a school rename.  Mobile Service The historic name of St Joseph's .. All Work Guaranteed College, Lochinvar, will be Competitive Rates.. reintroduced to the school, along Mob: 0414 234 841 Ph: 4930 7078 A/H with a Year 11 cohort and a new school crest from Term one, 2018. The change will see St Joseph's become independent of St Mary's and St Peter's High School, Maitland, which together form All Saints College. This follows last July's announcement that the school Drop in a say hello to Brenden or Lyn campus be redeveloped to allow for the reintroduction of senior education to meet both strong enrolment demand and demographic growth. The recommendation for this expansion came out of the Provision of Secondary Education study, commissioned by Bishop Baileys of Greta Bill Wright, to ensure the diocese .... is a family owned and operated be able to meet the future needs of store that was formed in 2004. students in Catholic secondary

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Labor Country Caucus which provides THE NEWS No. 436 Tuesday 9 Aug 2016 ͽ 6 another mechanism for ensuring our regions receives the attention they deserve. Stage 1 of works on the bridge to be Safer Pathway brings together local Members say …. ****************** completed and re-opened in September, representatives including Police, Health, The Austar Coal Mine Community Support weather permitting. Corrections, Family and Community Program has an allocation of funding which Singleton Council will host six public Services and Education along with local Cessnock City Council Update people in NSW prisons. Two thirds of our is separate to any current contributions to the information workshops for discussion on specialist non-government domestic and Local residents have probably noticed a prisoners cannot read or write, 30% of them City of Cessnock. Local Community groups the Community Strategic Plan: Singleton family violence services, creating a splash of pink around Cessnock, as Council are Aboriginal (even though our Aboriginal are invited to submit applications throughout 2027. The information sessions will be streamlined, integrated referral pathway for outdoor staff are sporting bright pink high-vis community make up just 3%-4% of general the year, with closing dates to be advertised held at the Singleton Visitor Information victims who are ‘at threat’ or ‘at serious work shirts and vests in support of breast population), it is suggested that more than on the Austar Coal Mine website. and Enterprise Centre from 5.30pm to threat’ to their life, health or safety. cancer awareness. The staff led initiative is 75% of them have no real form of identity Projects that are closely aligned with Austar 6.30pm with Council staff available to The service will be coordinated by the being run from August to October in (ie: couldn’t get a licence or enrol in TAFE) Coal Mine’s core values of enhancing the discuss the Singleton 2027 project. The Hunter Valley Women’s Domestic conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness and an estimated 60% have a mental health economic, social and environmental workshops dates and topics are: Violence Court Advocacy Service, which month in October. Staff hope when you spot condition. One wonders how many of our well-being of the local community will be ‘Our Places’ – Wednesday 10th has a long history of providing them in pink you remember one in eight prisoners actually need services and considered favourably. The Community August professional advocacy and support for women are diagnosed with breast cancer assistance before getting into gaol. Inmates Support Program seeks to target a whole ‘Our Leadership’ – Wednesday 17th women who have experienced domestic nationally and early diagnosis is key. cost us about $100,000 per head per year range of community needs such as August violence. and consume $1 out of every $30 in our education, environment, health and safety, ‘Our People’ – Wednesday 31 Courageous victims who have been left This initiative is a part of Council’s employee State Budget. infrastructure projects, arts, leisure and August traumatised and terrified will no longer have giving program where staff can make a * * * * * * * * * * * * research. Austar has developed a ‘Our Environment’ – Wednesday to shop around to get the services they need donation with all proceeds raised going to the COMMUNITY MEETING TO BE HELD ABOUT Community Support Program Guideline and 7th September nor will they have to re-tell their story to a National Breast Cancer Foundation. Council CESSNOCK CORRECTIONAL CENTRE’S Application Form to assist applicants with ‘Our Economy’ – Wednesday 14th multitude of government agencies, and as are extremely proud of the staff involved in PROPOSED EXPANSION how to apply. These are available on the September such the NSW Liberals & Nationals raising awareness and funds for such a worthy A large number of residents have been in Austar website: General project information session Government is committed to breaking the cause. touch with my office, objecting not only to http://www.austarcoalmine.com.au/ cycle of domestic violence in NSW. – Wednesday 21 September Last week we celebrated Local Government the proposal but also contending that there Community/CommunitySupportProgram/ Residents are invited to register at the This roll out in the Electorate will begin first week, this year’s theme was Our Council, Our has been insufficient time given for tabid/171/Default.aspx Engagement Hub in Manning Great Lakes LAC, and then in Community’. A real highlight of was a visit community consultation. Cheers, Joel www.singleton.engagementhub.com.au to the Hunter Valley and Central Hunter LACs, from Paul Harragon as a part of the School In response I held a community meeting last take part in surveys, and for more which means even more victims across Leaders Breakfast. Around 200 students took Sunday, August 7, 2016 in the Auditorium at information about the project and NSW will now receive coordinated help and part in the event where they had the Cessnock Leagues Club. upcoming consultation activities. support to live their lives free from the An invitation was extended to the Hon unacceptable scourge that is domestic opportunity to hear from the ‘the Chief’. Nominations for the 2016 Wambo Coal Students heard how he overcame challenges David Elliott, MP, NSW Corrections violence. Minister, to attend the meeting. Singleton Hall of Fame are now open. NEW TIMES FOR SERVICE NSW’S throughout his career, including during his The Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame recent appearance on I’m a Celebrity Get Me However, there is some good news, as I and SINGLETON OFFICE other community leaders have lobbied the recognises individuals, families or local Since launching in 2013, Service NSW has Out of Here and the Coast to Coast trek of organisations who have a strong Papua New Guinea. NSW Corrections Minister and the public set the benchmark for government service consultation period has been extended until association with Singleton and who have delivery, with the Upper Hunter area of our Paul Harragon spoke about the importance of COB on Monday 22 August, 2016. obtained significant prominence at a state, Electorate being serviced by the Singleton goal setting, putting his success down to his * * * * * * * * * * * * national or international level in their field office of Service NSW, which will soon be ability to set goals throughout his career. It For enquiries regarding the State of endeavour. Nominations can be made amending it’s opening hours to better reflect was a fantastic event and great to see local Government or its departments, or to put until 2 September 2016 in one of seven customer demand. students inspired by a leader who really has you in contact with someone who can, please categories. The 2016 categories are: Arts, The Singleton office is important to our achieved a lot on and off the field. contact my office. My office can be Science and Education – including culture regional community, and is part of a network and entertainment; Business and Industry Council has now officially moved into care- contacted by phoning 4991-1466, by email which now includes 64 service centres, two to [email protected] or call – including agriculture, trade, retail and contact centres, website and mobile app taker mode as the local government election John Martin, Mayor Singleton Council mining; Public Service, including politics, approaches. Briefings were held last week into 118 Vincent Street (PO Box 242), where the community can access over 900 unionism, religion, education, welfare, giving prospective candidates a better under- Cessnock 2325. transactions from more than 40 government You also follow me on my Facebook page The Singleton community has planted 2000 defence, bravery and gallantry; Wine, agencies. standing of the requirements and challenges Tourism and Hospitality; Sport; of civic life. The Council election will be held “www.facebook.com/claytonbarrmp”, go to trees as part of the 2016 National Tree Day The Singleton service centre customers can Community Service and Meritorious on Saturday, 10 September 2016. Pre-poll Twitter and search @claytonbarrmp or activities. Around 90 people got their hands do business with Roads and Maritime; NSW check out my website at dirty for community National Tree Day Families. Nomination forms and Fair Trading; Births, Deaths and Marriages; will commence on Monday, 29 August guidelines can be downloaded from 2016.For more information head to http:// www.claytonbarr.com.au event at Robinson Reserve on Sunday 31 Family and Community Services, the Office Cheers Clayton July. There was a mix of Glencore www.halloffame.singleton.nsw.gov.au or of State Revenue and many others, with the www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/council/election. copies can be picked up during opening STEPHEN GLEN, General Manager employees, Council employees, Guides, centre providing access to more than 850 members from the Rotary Club of Singleton hours from Singleton Council’s Customer Government transactions. and community volunteers. Everyone really Service Centre, Queen St, Singleton and As a customer focused organisation, Service chipped in and planted over the targeted Singleton Library. NSW is constantly shaping its services and 1000 trees for the Sunday community event. Cheers, John network based on customer demand and Seven hundred trees were planted by feedback, and after three years of operation, Singleton Heights Public School and Service NSW has reviewed its service centre Singleton Christian School students on opening hours to ensure they aligned with Friday and 1300 trees were planted on the customer demand. Sunday. Singleton Council General Manager The new service hours, effective from 26 Jason Linnane also helped bury a time September 2016, will be from 9.00am capsule at the Friday school event which through to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The contained letters from the students and centre will remained closed on Saturdays Council to mark National Tree Day's 21st and Sundays. birthday. The revised hours are in response to the way Singleton Council is excited to announce our local community is using service centres that Annalise Kircher has won by popular and will ensure additional resources are vote the #singleton2027 Instagram available for the network of service centres competition. Annalise had the most likes on and its customers when they’re needed most. JOEL FITZGIBBON MP Member for Hunter their picture of an outdoor public lagoon that Contact: My Email address; Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr MP represented her 10-year vision for Singleton. [email protected], phone The competition is part of Singleton numbers; MICHAEL JOHNSEN MP Member for Upper Raising the BARR Nearly five weeks after the election the Council’s engagement program for the 6543 1065, Fax 6543 1416; postal address outcome in both the House and Senate has Hunter PRISON EXTENSIONS – AND WHAT review of the Singleton Community P.O. Box 493, Muswellbrook 2333. just been given. It does look like a mess in IT MEANS FOR US? Strategic Plan (CSP). Runner up prizes were Cheers, Michael both chambers. The double dissolution was The announcement for growing Cessnock awarded to Kim Nguyen, Rachel Cooper and State Matters supposed to be about cleaning up the Gaol came in the worst possible way – a Ella Palmer. The photos entered in the DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS Senate. That worked well! newspaper front page story that surprised us competition will be used to help inform the ON A SAFER PATHWAY IN THE Members say .... ****************** all. It actually tells us a lot about how things review of the CSP and will help illustrate the UPPER HUNTER ELECTORATE Last week Labor's Caucus met to elect a new are spinning out of control. The Mayor, final document when it’s put up to the new People experiencing the unacceptable is proudly sponsored front bench. I'm honoured to have been Cessnock Council General Manager and I met Council for endorsement in 2017. brutality of domestic and family violence elected to serve another term as a member of by ...... with the Minister just four weeks ago to The Singleton Festival was another great will receive tailored, multi-agency the Shadow Cabinet. It's busy but rewarding discuss the then proposed 620 additional beds success with all events well attended. Kate support with the roll out of Safer Pathway work. It provides an opportunity to shape (announced in a similar way). At that time, White Flannery’s tribute to Amy Winehouse in the Manning Great Lakes Local Area policy and adds weight to one's ability to there was clearly no knowledge or awareness was so well attended that she has decided to Command (LAC) in November of this Branxton & further the interests of his or her electorate. for the Minister of these additional 400 do two encore performances later this year, and in the Hunter Valley and Central I promise to use every bit of the influence I maximum security beds. I can say that, month. One show sold out almost immedi- Hunter Local Area Commands from have in Canberra to meet the expectations of because I am extremely confident that he ately and the final show is already half sold. March 2017. Vineyards our local people. That's always been my first wasn’t lying to us. Other events were also well attended with Last week I was joined by the Minister for priority. A letterbox drop on Monday to nearby the Singleton Art Prize attracting media the Prevention of Domestic Violence and ****************** Real Estate residents, following the front page story in the attention in Sydney which is exactly what Sexual Assault Pru Goward at the Following my re-election to the Shadow Newcastle Herald, had maps of the new gaol the festival is attempting to do, put Singleton Muswellbrook Police Station to make the Cabinet and at my request, Bill Shorten has expansion. The maps and letter attached were on the map for its cultural experiences. announcement on the Safer Pathway 12 Clift Street, Branxton re-appointed me to the Agriculture, Fisheries pretty small on detail. No mention of time- Glass Parade rectification works are now program for the Upper Hunter Electorate, NSW 2335 & Forestry portfolio. I have been enjoying lines, costs, further engagement with the complete. The road was opened on Monday that aims to ensure every domestic my work in the food and fibre sectors and 25 July with final line marking completed on violence victim across NSW receives a ... for all your real estate needs.. community, traffic flows, operating hours, have plenty of unfinished business to pursue. lighting, etc. Just a basic map that would Tuesday 26 July. The works started on the consistent and effective response * Property Management The Leader also added Rural & Regional have taken about 15 minutes to prepare. 30 July and included installation of sub soil regardless of where they live. Australia to my portfolio which means I will * Real Estate property Sales There is no doubt that the prison system is in drainage to the central media, removal of The expansion of Safer Pathway means lead the development of Labor's * Clearing Sales & Property Auctions crisis. Extra beds and space is needed, as the chicanes within road reserve and a full depth domestic violence survivors will have a regional development policy and hold the Government has allowed crime rates to asphalt replacement. Despite some wet single contact point to provide tailored, government to account on all matters FREE explode. When you take money out of weather delays the project went according to holistic support to help ensure their affecting our rural and regional PROPERTY welfare programs, mental health programs, plan. ongoing safety and recovery from this communities. APPRAISALS adult education programs, crisis centres, Stage 1 of works on the unnamed bridge horrible crime. A number of recent academic reports have domestic violence services and a range of over Glendon Brook on Gresford Road has This follows the success of Safer suggested that regional residents continue to other support industries, you are essentially now commenced. The first stage of works Pathway’s first six sites, with the NSW Ph: 4938 3300 fall behind their city cousins in a range of deserting our vulnerable and it is no real will be rehabilitation work on the bridge Government committing $53 million over Fax: 4938 3301 areas including health and education. These surprise that they are turning to crime. So, abutment; this part of the work is technically four years to expand Safer Pathway issues will be a key focus for me. I will also W: www.domain.com.au yes, we absolutely need the extra beds. Sadly, the most difficult and will take around six to statewide, with 21 new locations rolling remain the Spokesman and convenor of yes sadly, there are now more than 12,000 eight weeks to complete. Council anticipates out in 2016-17.

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attended and were welcomed THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 ͽ 8 with a scrumptious morning tea Branxton & Vineyards Real Estate 4938 3300 esting and entertaining. The nounced the winners of cul- prepared by Maitland City Eve- second guest speaker was Joan tural. ning Branch (who also catered Hall, from Newcastle Evening Cultural the lunch). Branch, who gave another pic- Best Performance – Susie Mrs Val Wild, Group Interna- turesque power point presenta- Fitzpatrick – (Poetry tional Officer, started the day by BRANXTON tion of some of her friend’s reading) introducing Peter Sloane who holiday photos from Mongo- Best Production – Mary Bow- GRETA talked about his experi- lia. These were also interesting man and Anita Burkill ence of living in Mon- to see. Peter and Jos also as- (Sketch) golia whilst he was a consultant sisted Val with the judging of Encouragement Award – for a Food and Agriculture the posters and the Gers Vicki Muller (Poetry organisation. Peter and his (mobile homes) (not yurts as in reading) For the first time in 63 years wife, Jos, lived in Mongolia for my other article – won’t be Val Wild also announced Branxton/Greta CWA unfor- 15 years since 1989 and was relying on the internet winners of following: tunately had to cancel our there during the change from for information again). Thank International Birthday Lunch due to un- communism to democracy and you Peter, Jos and Joan for your School Poster – foreseen circumstances but in was also the Chairman of the time. Muswellbrook Public School true CWA spirit we are look- Australia-Mongolia Soci- A lovely lunch followed and Branch Poster – Merriwa ing forward to the Land ety from 1991-2000 and also was enjoyed by all. Thank you Ger – Dungog/Clarencetown Cookery/Product Promotion the Honorary Consul General to the ladies from Maitland Thank you also to Jennifer (Blue Berries) Day towards for Mongolia in Sydney City Evening Branch. Partridge for judging the acts the end of the year – date and from 2000 to 2015 and made After lunch, Mrs Jennifer Carr, and poetry readings for the venue to be advised. regular trips between introduced all the acts for the day and also many thanks to CWA Hunter River Group Sydney and Mongolia Cultural afternoon. There were Phil Johnstone, Manager, held its Group International during those years. Peter gave a a few skits and several poetry Greta Workers Club for his (Mongolia)/Cultural Day at picturesque power point readings. Mrs Jennifer Partridge help and support for the the Greta Workers Club on presentation as well as many of was the judge for the day. It day. Wednesday, 27th July and his wonderful memories of his Serving Branxton, Greta & surrounds was an enjoyable afternoon and Denise McGoldrick approx. 80 members time there which was very inter- Talk to us about our re-paid Funeral Plans Jennifer Partridge an- Publicity Officer. & Pre-Arrange Options. Police Report Break, have been rummaged through. accused licence via the Roads On Friday 22 July 2016 about Enter and Property being vehicle key, and Maritime Service which 10:15pm police were patrolling Steal, hand and power tools have been indicated his licence was New England Highway Stolen MV/ stolen. currently endorsed as suspended Branxton when they located Drive whilst suspended/Greta: due to demerit points. The ac- expired unregistered Silver North Rothbury: The accused in the matter is a cused as a result had been sus- Ford Laser Sedan. The vehicle Between 16:00 on Friday 29 July male, aged 28 from Hunterview. pended from the 12th July 2016 engine was running and lights 2016 and 06:00 on Monday 01 About 21:45 on Monday 1st until the 11th October 2016. were on, the vehicle having August 2016 vehicle 1BF4KY - August 2016, Police stopped a Police advised the accused that recently pulled over to the road VIC 2014 White Hino Refriger- Blue Holden Astra for the he would be receiving a Field shoulder and stopped. Police ated Van was parked and secured purpose of a breath test on the Court Attendance Notice to stopped and spoke to the driver treatment in a few days, at the stated location New England Highway Greta at appear at Singleton Local court the accused, about his driving atopic dermatitis (eczema) th although it can come back.  being Triton Blvd, the front of Caltex Service on the 15 September 2016. and vehicle registration. North Rothbury. Station. The vehicle was travel- Suspended Driver/ Checks on the accused's New Sunlight can also trigger a rare  seborrhoeic dermatitis Unknown person/s have ling in a northerly direction. Branxton: South Wales licence revealed condition called lupus (systemic skin cancers. stolen the vehicle by Police approached the vehicle Location : New England Hwy that his drivers licence was lupus erythematosus or SLE) in Self-care and treatments unknown means and and observed the accused to be Branxton, near int Clift Street. suspended for the non payment susceptible people. Most summer skin rashes are method. the only occupant of the vehicle. POI : Male, aged 21 from of fines on 23 February 2016. Skin allergies not harmful and will disappear Spring and summer are times by themselves after a few days. Person/s unknown have Police asked the accused to Cessnock (Suspended from The accused was served with when there are many substances Most rashes can be safely and entered the work shed produce his licence, to which he 23/02/2016 Fine Default) Penalty Notices for the Use that can cause allergic skin effectively treated at home. Try at stated location via the produced a NSW Class C Driv- .MVOI : Silver Ford Laser uninsured Motor vehicle and reactions in the environment – one or more of these measures: ground floor front door ers Licence. The accused was Sedan Use unregistered registrable Lee Grundy, Pharmacist & where jemmy marks subjected to a breath test which (Rego Exp 22/06/2016) class A motor vehicle on a proprietor of Branxton Pharmacy molds, pollens, plant and * Wear light, loose-fitting soft animal substances. Hives clothes that don’t trap heat and appear. Once inside, returned a negative result. Time : 2215 road offences. Summer skin rashes (urticaria) can be triggered by moisture. Natural fabrics such cupboards and drawers Police conducted checks of the Date : 22/07/2016 These rashes can be caused heat or sweat. Eczema (atopic as cotton are best. by things like sunlight, dermatitis) can worsen in the * Spend time in cool or insects, sweating and over- summer, especially with excess air-conditioned or heating during the summer sweating. Certain plants and well-ventilated environments. months - especially if they grasses can cause skin rashes. Use a fan if necessary. have allergies and/or Rashes from bites and stings * Take frequent cool baths or pre-existing skin conditions. Bites and stings usually cause showers. Babies are especially pain and slight swelling, but * Ask your doctor or susceptible to skin pharmacist if there rashes because their are any creams or skin is new and there- tablets that may help fore sensitive. you. Quality, Reliability & Value There are several * Don’t scratch the different types of skin affected area, as it rashes; here are some may worsen and  Rubbish Removal that can occur during become infected. the summer months. It’s also important to & Yard Heat rash or prickly heat drink plenty of Sometimes called water in hot Clean-ups miliaria, this is a weather. harmless but very  itchy skin rash with small red When to seek medical help Slashing spots in places where sweat they can cause a severe skin See your doctor if the rash collects, such as the armpits, reaction in some people, doesn't improve by itself, seems  Commercial back, under the breasts, chest, particularly if they are allergic to be getting worse or if you groin, crooks of elbows and to stings. Sometimes the have signs of skin infection Properties knees, and the waist. reaction is localised to swelling such as: It is caused by a blockage and at the site of the bite or sting. * pain, swelling, redness or  This may be many centimetres Mowing & inflammation of sweat ducts warmth around the affected in heat and high humidity, wide but gradually goes away area which causes tiny red spots, over a few days. * pus draining from the lesions Trimming Large an irritating itch and prickling In some people the reaction to * swollen lymph nodes in the sensation & redness and mild the bite or sting affects their armpit, neck or groin Lawns Locally swelling of the affected area. whole body and can cause itchy * a fever or chills. Sun rash skin anywhere on the body, Rarely, some rashes are an & Acreages Some people have skin that swelling of the face, lips, early stage of serious infections can develop rashes with tongue, throat, and upper affecting the whole body or the  Clearing Owned & exposure to direct sunlight airway, a fast heart rate and low brain and spinal cord. You including people on certain blood pressure. A severe should see your doctor or call Overgrown Vacant antibiotics, or people exposed allergic reaction affecting the triple zero (000) if your rash is Operated to some chemicals, whole body is called associated with: fragrances, dyes, or anaphylaxis and is a medical * Severe headache, neck Blocks & Houses disinfectants. This is called emergency. stiffness, and fever. photodermatitis. Chronic skin conditions Also see your doctor if you In some people exposure to Many people with chronic skin have an ongoing skin problem the sun in the spring or early conditions may find that their that is worsened by heat and summer can trigger an itchy, symptoms are worse during sunlight, such as atopic red rash on the front of the summer. People with these dermatitis, seborrhoeic neck and chest and the arms conditions may need to take dermatitis & skin cancer & Call Greg or Kim on 0414 586 699 and thighs called polymor- special precautions: recurrent fungal infections such Lochinvar 4930 7075 as tinea. phous light eruption (PMLE).  chronic fungal infections E: [email protected] It usually clears without such as tinea 9 ͽ THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 name to Greta, from Farthing’s recommending it. still 115 householders within Station, to avoid confusion. In Also in December 1892 the the municipality and 16 others May and August there are also Post and Telegraph Department in the district that were served requests to have the post office made an enquiry to the Justice by the Greta Post Office. To moved to Greta, one mile Department regarding buying reduce costs he curtails some away. some of the land next door to deliveries. In December 1888, the requests Tulloch’s shop which the Further reductions are made in were answered by a letter from Justice Department had already June 1905 by the recommenda- the Honourable JF Burns, MP, purchased for a court house. tions that the Postmaster and saying he had visited Greta and The inspector suggested the Letter Carrier be transferred found it had nearly doubled in court could take over the and the Greta Post and Tele- population during the last two railway station building, built graph Office be converted into years and was now one of the at a cost of 2000 pounds, a contract post and telephone with Neridah Kentwell most thriving of the smaller although they would have office, with the Morse instru- Barnes Castlemaine Rock towns in the Northern district. problems with the Railway’s ments to be removed and a Officer, Secretary for Road compiled Greta Post Office, He was of the opinion that the Department as they had telephone connection to be Trustees, Agent for leading 1873-1930, a fascinating read importance of the locality will possessed it for the last three provided. So in August 1905 a Fire and Life Insurance and a great list of information ...... GRETA justify the opening of an office years. In the same month the notice appeared in the Companies, besides used for this article. Please call in the township. That same Postmaster General agreed to Government Gazette asking for controlling the largest business in to Greta Museum for more month a notice was placed in purchase Mr A J Tulloch’s applicants to conduct the post in town and receives double information. the Government Gazette premises on High Street for a office on a contract basis for the mail of any other person in The Greta Museum inviting tenders for suitable post and telegraph office for three years. Thirty nine town.”! He also complained The Greta Museum is situated premises. the sum of 1000 pounds at 7% applicants in total applied. In about the untidiness of the post in the former Council In January 1889 the Inspector yearly interest until the money November 1905 the successful office and that Thomas Chambers in High Street, received a long letter from was made available. Possession applicant was Thomas E Jackson wore a hat while Greta, and now also houses the Sydney Drew, Postmaster, was to be given one week, or Jackson, with his sister as joint working behind the counter. small souvenir shop, the Old The Greta Post Office (from October the postmaster, Alex giving twelve reasons why the more, before 5th March 1893. contractor due to his being After young Jackson’s three Style New Wares & Sweet 1873-1930) Pictured above Taylor, says he couldn’t get his post office should NOT be This site adjoined the site under 21, and was signed up. foolscap pages reply was sent Shop. Come in to reminisce or While Branxton Post Office key to the new post office from moved from the station to the purchased for a court house. In 1906 and 1907 problems he transferred to another to indulge. Open every second has a grand old brick building, the station master, Sydney town. Some of the points were In March 1893, Postmaster M J occurred due to the terms of the contract and left his sister in and fourth Saturday of each erected to also house the Drew. Sydney Drew requested ridiculous. The tenders went Sheppard submitted two contract, which said the mail charge. So in March 1907 Miss month, as well as other times. former switch-board operated to be allowed to work the ahead. In February the tenders for alterations to the only had to be delivered within M E Jackson officially became For more information call telephone exchange from 1927 ‘Farthing’s’ Station, and the Inspector from Singleton new post office. He sent a a mile radius from the post the Post Mistress of Greta. Neridah on 0427657150 or - 1968, Greta’s post office post and telegraph office, with inspected six properties at telegram on the 6th March 1893 office. This meant that people From 1907 to 1930 the Peter on 0478896722. facilities have had much more the help of one lad. Greta for rent. In March he from Greta to the PMG living at Anvil Creek had to porterage of mail between the Barnes Castlemaine Rock of a chequered past. In November 1876 the recommended Mr Jones’s Department to say he had collect their letters and Greta Railway Station and the Barnes Castlemaine Rock has As many would know, Greta’s Superintendent of Electric house (the mayor of the Greta removed the office to the new telegrams from the post office Greta Post Office appeared to been around since the 1850s in post office is presently housed Telegraphs replied that it was Municipality) for a 2 year lease premises and handed the key of themselves. Complainants be rotated between six Greta Victoria, where it was made by in Greta’s newsagency, undesirable for a station master at 75 pounds per year. In June the former premises to the included Mrs Redgrove, who inhabitants, each time being the present owner’s great-great considered to need only a small to act as a telegraph master. the new postmaster, Montgom- landlord after ‘expiration of our had lived at Anvil Creek for granted to the person who grandfather Thomas Shinfield facility in the Greta village. It But in December the post ery J Sheppard began work. lease on 4th Instant’. thirty years, Mrs Maughan, and offered the cheapest rates. Barnes, to sell to the miners began life in much the same master, Alex Taylor, was still In July 1889 permission was In May 1893 an agreement was Mr J Batey who had an office These included Mr A J instead of gold mining himself. way, starting life as a tiny pleading to be allowed into his received from the Department drawn up between A J Tulloch, at Anvil Creek. Greta Mayor Campbell, Mr W MacKinnon, The hard boiled sweets packed office on Greta’s railway new office. He and his letter of Railways to erect a pillar J Y Tulloch and the Queen, Ben Pryor complained his mail Mr T Quick, Mr R into tins are reminiscent of station. carrier continued to occupy the box on the Greta Station which set out the conditions of was always late, as young MacKinnon, Mr G H North gold nuggets, and are now In October 1873 a petition was old five foot square office, the platform. In November Post- sale, but in February 1894 the Postmaster Jackson delivered and Mr T H Harper. made by Peter Barnes using the created from the residents of “upturned shoe box”, for about master Sheppard requests an money is still not available to the outskirts of the town In 1925 the Greta Telephone same recipe and equipment as Anvil Creek, the now ghost thirteen hours a day. increase in salary. He receives from the government, so first, then the town’s Exchange closed and its his ancestor. Call into the village that was behind the In January 1877 another letter 150 pounds a year, but in June interest has to continue as businesses. Ben Pryor also ran subscribers were serviced museum and pick up a tin full railway, to beg for a post office arrived at the Superintendent’s 1890 he put in another request before. The principal sum of the Can’t B Beat Store and through Branxton. The of tasty history. for the area, for either Greta or from Alex still waiting to get for an increase as he has a wife 1000 pounds is finally paid on described himself as “Mayor, beginning of the end for the Anvil Creek. The nearest was into his new post office. In and four children to keep on his 10th July 1894. Commonwealth Registrar, town in having a full service? four miles away in Branxton, a February 1877 business was 150 pounds. His return reply In December 1898 Postmaster State and Federal Returning With many thanks to whoever Cheers, Neridah long trip by horse or on foot. finally able to commence in was that he had to wait his turn Sheppard is replaced The population then was the new telegraph office. for promotion. by Mr R Galloway at between 400 and 500 people. However the key game then In December 1890 the lease is Greta. In February The post office was granted turned against the station th renewed on Mr Jones’s 1903 Greta Postmas- and opened on the 15 October master. A letter arrived from property for another 2 years, to ter Galloway sent a 1874, in a small room on the Farthing‘s Station GNR, take it up to 1893, still at 75 letter to the Postmas- railway station platform. No written by Sydney Drew to say pounds per year. In June 1892 ter General one knew what to name it, he had now been locked out by Mr Sheppard asked for a wage requesting a whether it should be Anvil the post and telegraph. He rise again, and again he was reduction in staff due Creek, Farthing’s Platform couldn’t get to his food and told that he must wait his turn. to the lack of (after the station name which was ‘very unhappy’. He also In June 1892 Mark North, the business following was named for William couldn’t understand why three Greta Municipal Council Clerk, the closure of the Farthing, the first mine owner youths and a horse were put in a request on behalf of the local coal mines in in Anvil Creek) or Greta. The needed to look after a handful council for a new building to December 1900. He A Hunter Valley based Bookkeeping Service rail line ran through Greta of letters. He said he had be used as a post office because said the inhabitants Colliery but the station was in almost shot at one in the dark the present one was unsuitable. were still leaving the We specialize in Small, Micro Sized Businesses:- Anvil Creek. Alexander Taylor of late night, thinking he was a In August 1892 a letter arrived town as fast as they was appointed Telegraph burglar. The result was that from Mr Bossley, Postal could to find work All General Bookkeeping Station Master at 104 pounds Alex Taylor was transferred to Inspector, to say that because elsewhere. Postmas- Full Reporting on MYOB, Quickbooks or Xero Software per year. A newspaper clipping Muswellbrook and a new the present post office building ter Galloway in November stated “an postmaster was appointed, consisted of four small rooms predicted the town inverted old shoe trunk is only James Clarke O’Hara. TAX RETURNS PREPARED AT YOUR HOME and an office and was only would soon be nearly half a post office after all. It In March 1877 Sydney Drew worth half the rent paid, and as deserted. OR BUSINESS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE* has been named Anvil Creek finally got his wish and was there were no other suitable In July 1903 a report Post Office, and only Anvil appointed postmaster as well buildings, 700 pounds would by Inspector Golding *Lodged through third party tax agent Creek letters are sent there. as station master. But in June be used for a new building. So considered the loss Greta letters are still forwarded 1877 he requested an increase in September tenders were of postal business to Branxton, as formerly.” in salary to match his new called for a suitable centrally due to the closure of By September 1879, new duties which now also include situated site. In December 1892 the Greta Coal railway, post and telegraph the Savings Bank and Money Tulloch’s two story house and Mining Company’s offices had been erected at Order Department. shop was chosen after a three Colliery, but allowed Anvil Creek, after an estimated In January 1878 there is a page report was sent in for the fact there was cost of 1800 pounds. In request to change the station the government has the self-funded retirees who are THE NEWS Issue 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 ͽ 10 opportunity to provide this to purchasing properties for first homebuyers as one their super funds.” contaminated with general service. option for some concession. Foreign investment: Where Recycle Right waste the entire contents of Other material that should “In tomorrow’s budget the do they come from? Cessnock City Council is the bin then becomes not be put in the recycle bin NSW government can make The surcharge came into encouraging local residents landfill, defeating the includes: a direct difference to first effect on June 21. to improve their recycling purpose of recycling.” Building waste homebuyers who have been The government also habits, as new data shows “Recapturing materials that Garden waste left in the dark for too long. announced a 0.75% land tax while we have a commit- can be reprocessed avoids General household “We urge NSW treasurer surcharge for foreign owners ment to recycling we aren’t expensive landfill and waste News Gladys Berejiklian to use the from the 2017 land tax year. always doing it right. helps our environment. Put Car parts foreign investment windfall “The government will make Recent audit results are simply, the recycle bin is Nappies for the direct benefit of those $1 billion over the next four concerning with 10 per cent not another waste bin.” Styrofoam trying to enter the property years from foreign investors, of recycling bins contami- market,” Mr Cunningham but refuse to make life easier “A resident may have their nated with material that service suspended if their said. for first home buyers by way should be in the waste bin. of incentives for the purchase recycle bin is contaminated Council’s Environment & Foreign Owner of existing properties,” so it is really important to Residents who are unsure Gunning says. Waste Manager Michael think before you toss an should check their Recycle Tax ‘won’t help “It is important to recognise Alexander said it’s really item in the nearest bin,” Mr Right sticker on their bin, important as a community homebuyers with its failure first home that this is just a grab for cash Alexander said. visit the HRR website Has NSW to identify their need for from the government and a we remember to dispose of Residents are also re- http://hrr.com.au or call the meaningful incentives. buyers’ cop-out,” he says. different items correctly. minded that plastic bags are free Hotline (1800 838 written off first “This was a significant Real estate experts have NSW: Housing sales to “When recyclables are not recyclable through this 884). homebuyers opportunity to help first slammed the NSW govern- foreigners hit $20 billion homebuyers and the 90 per ment’s decision to add a 4% Laing and Simmons $1000 reward for information managing director Leanne as a lost cent who buy existing stamp duty surcharge on The Huntlee Academy is a charity established to assist a range of local properties with a 50 per cent Pilkington agrees that the residential property bought disadvantaged people find fulltime work across a variety of industries. cause? reduction in the stamp duty new charges on investors are by foreigners as nothing In conjunction with the Mai Wel Group, earlier this year the Huntlee Academy on a purchase of a residential more than a “money grab”. a wasted opportunity to help The NSW government has established a niche program to provide work for four local people with disabilities. failed to provide meaningful property less than $1 mil- The new charges are first home buyers. The team has spent the winter collecting and splitting firewood onsite at Huntlee. incentives to first lion,” Mr Cunningham said. expected to pocket the gov- “We have a situation where They have then bagged and sold the wood to local residents. Proceeds from the sale homebuyers despite “The government appears to ernment an extra $1 billion the NSW Government has announcing changes to stamp have no intention of passing over the next four years, but imposed additional stamp of the firewood pays for the team’s wages. duty that will see a $1 billion any of this funding to first their introduction has not duty and land tax surcharges On the weekend of 30/31 July, thieves broke into the Huntlee Academy’s property windfall from foreign homebuyers and have taken coincided with any new for foreign investors … but and stole approximately 20 cubic metres of firewood which had been stacked in a investors, according to the the view that they are a lost schemes to help first home no plan to redistribute this paddock. Real Estate Institute of New cause. Is that what they are buyers, prominent industry enormous weight of funds to Huntlee Academy Project Manager, Keith Rogers, said the theft has caused great South Wales. thinking, have they written figures say. first home buyers, who need distress to the firewood team and contributed to an early termination of the program. Last week, NSW treasurer them off? It certainly appears Gunning Principal Malcolm it most,” Pilkington says. The Academy is currently attempting to transfer the crew to other duties within the Gladys Berejiklian said the so,” Mr Cunningham said. Gunning, a former president “The impact of these addi- organisation. government will add a 4 per Under the changes, foreign of the Real Estate Institute of tional taxes is more likely to “It is hard to believe we have people in the community who would steal from a cent stamp duty surcharge on investors will no longer be NSW, says the decision be felt at the top end of the charity to further their own selfish purposes”, said Project Manager, Keith Rogers. market, which is not the residential property bought entitled to the 12-month should be recognised for “It really doesn’t get much lower than taking from those in our community who have domain of first home buyers by foreign purchasers from deferral for the payment of what it is: “pure greed”. the least to give. The people employed in this program have been dealt a pretty tough stamp duty for off-the-plan anyway, and is therefore no 21 June, 2016 plus 0.75 per “The government has found a hand in life but continue to strive to improve themselves. To have people literally purchases of residential solution to the affordability cent land tax surcharge for scapegoat in foreign investors steal that opportunity from them is incredibly disappointing.” property and will not get the and is playing on xenopho- crisis our first home buyers foreign owners from the 2017 Out of respect to the participants who have been impacted by this crime, the Huntlee land tax year. tax-free threshold for the bia,” Gunning says. face here and now,” she says Academy has posted a $1000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the REINSW President John land tax surcharge. “They are choosing to single people responsible. Cunningham said it appears “Having taken away the 12- out Chinese investors when the NSW Government has month deferral to pay stamp the real reason house prices “The community has the right to know who these people are,” added Mr Rogers. lost sight of the plight of first duty from foreign investors are being pushed up is Police are investigating. Interested in finding out the current value of your home in today's market?

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MEAT RAFFLES GRETA THURSDAY 4 - 6pm FRIDAY 7.00pm $3.30 SCHOONERS SUNDAY 6.00pm started there and my and are just a bit of fun. THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 ͽ 16 reading list just grew to What inspired you to include whatever I could write Wildgirl and to write to secure an agent (Brian unlikely and the possible. still makes me laugh. (It’s get my hands on. At for YA audiences in Cook, The Authors’ Agent) It’s not for everyone but I partially autobiographical. I some point I must’ve particular? with the manuscript. That in think the best thing about it had a non-epileptic seizure thought I should write I think I’ve always been itself was a great reassur- is that it doesn’t take itself on a plane … very something. I had spent quite fascinated with feral ance to me that what I was too seriously. embarrassing!) some time working in children – there are lots of writing was of an acceptable Are you working on any What advice would you India as an aid volunteer stories around, some real standard (I often wondered!) other pieces and how (if give to writers staring out several years before and and tragic and others Over the last two years it at all) has your on their journey? I somehow managed to completely fraudulent – and has been looked at by many experience with Wildgirl I think there is something to One to watch: author Susan develop a plot around the I’ve always wondered what publishers and submission influenced your approach be said for persevering. Johnston on the path to publication things I had seen. That kind of life these children editors who have given to new works. Even if I don’t ever get first manuscript was could have, and I think I great advice and lots of I am always working on published, I think I have selected for the Hachette/ wanted to give them a encouragement. I have something. Ideas are not improved with every by Melanie Cheng Queensland Writers Centre happy ending. The reason I always found rejections generally my problem, manuscript I’ve attempted for her short Manuscript Development chose to write for young strangely encouraging. It finding the time to commit and I’ve felt better and fiction, Australia Program. The program was adults is primarily because I means someone is reading to them can be. I think with better about each of them Day. Daily Review a life changing experience – love stories targeting that what you’ve written and has Wildgirl I found my voice progressively. I think there caught up with I met some wonderful age range. They are invested the time to really and the confidence to write is also something to be said Susan to learn people – and it was the generally fast-paced and think about what you could things that I thought would for trusting your instincts. more about beginning of when I started action-packed and they can do to make it better. The be funny – no matter how Don’t listen to the people Wildgirl and her to take things a little more occasionally be unself- advice I have received silly they seemed and who tell you your story journey to get the seriously. consciously written which through a rejection letter has whether I would discuss won’t work or that they novel published. Please tell us a little about is what I tried to do with oftentimes been the most them in public or not. Since have a better ending. They Tell us about Wildgirl; what is it about? Wildgirl – I just wrote what valuable. I think it’s Wildgirl I have written a might, but I think you’ll yourself and how Wildgirl is the story of a I wanted without reference important to remember another complete know if they’re really onto you started girl who is raised in the to anything else really! though that everything is manuscript called Spartan. something. Never doubt writing wild by dogs (yes, dogs) Wildgirl is getting great subjective and to not take It is of a similar style but is that you know your story Getting published is It started after I had my and who now, as a teenager, recognition in the rejections too personally. about a boy who had a non- best. (Having said that, I’ve perhaps the biggest second child. I was bored at is enlisted to help a child industry but as yet is still What one person likes may epileptic seizure and the never been published! challenge for an author and home looking after him and found in similar circum- unpublished. For those not appeal to someone else stigma that he has carried Should you take my one that Melbourne writer started reading a lot. I tried stances. It is a manuscript out there considering and sometimes your with him since. While I advice..?Probably not!) Susan Johnston understands to find books that I could that I wrote purely with the writing/publishing it manuscript may simply not have a special fondness for all too well. Her book pick up and put down intention of being some- would be great to arrive to the right person at Wildgirl, I wrote Spartan Wildgirl was a top three easily so I started with thing that would entertain understand what you’ve the right time. As the judges when I was in really good Ξ Photo: One to watch: author finalist in the Victorian books that I’d loved as a young people and adults experienced with Wildgirl of the Unpublished mood and sometimes, it Susan Johnston Premier’s Literary Award teenager. I was a massive (like me!) who like to read Wildgirl has been on Manuscript Award pointed for an unpublished Lois Duncan/Margaret stories that aren’t submission for the last two out, Wildgirl does straddles manuscript, which was won Mahy/Paul Zindel fan, so I necessarily full of issues years. I was lucky enough the barrier between the Blindtasting with Lisa Cessnock City Council makes a McGuigan submission on the Correctional Centre Thursday 1st September 2016 expansion

Cessnock City Council will about the proposal. nomic and social impacts make a submission on Council will be seeking such as housing, education behalf of the Cessnock further information and and community in relation to will work collaboratively family services Cessnock the proposed 1000 bed with the NSW Government City Council is keen to expansion of the Cessnock agencies on aspects of the continuing their effective Correctional Centre. proposal that impact the working relationship with The NSW Government local community and infra- the Cessnock Correctional announced the latest plans structure. facility and acknowledges to expand the facility in late The topics raised in the the economic benefit and July following an initial submission include: employment opportunities budget announcement in protecting local amenity the facility provides. June. concerns about lighting Members of the community Cessnock City Council and noise can make submissions welcomed the extension of road maintenance and before 5pm Monday 22 the public submission pe- traffic August by emailing riod from Monday 8 August resourcing of local po- cessnockcorrectionalcen- to Monday 22 August fol- lice and hospital facilities [email protected] lowing community concern environmental, eco- or calling 1800 743 436.

“Blindtasting with Lisa McGuigan’ is a special MAITLAND GARDEN RAMBLE 2016 event to raise funds for two very deserving 17 & 18 September 2016 charities - the Royal Institute for Deaf and 10am – 4 pm Blind Children (RIDBC) Hunter and Retina Australia (NSW) Presented by McDonald Jones Homes

Renowned Hunter Valley Winemaker LISA The Maitland Black & White Committee presents the 33rd Annual Garden Ramble which is MCGUIGAN will be taking us on a sensual proudly sponsored by McDonald Jones Homes and supported by MRM Thompson Norrie journey of taste as we learn about why certain solicitors. foods go with certain wines. Your senses will All funds raised go to Vision Australia. be put to the test as you work your way through Welcome spring by wandering through some of Maitland’s beautiful gardens. Eight gardens will a delicious 3 course dinner with matched wines be open to enjoy at your leisure allowing you to meander slowly or sit and relax to take in the views - tasted blind! MC Jaimie Abbott will be on and gather ideas for the upcoming gardening season from a variety of garden styles. If you are from out of town why not plan a peaceful weekend away for an enjoyable break. hand to keep us track of the time and Food and beverages will be available at Heritage listed Pinehurst and a sausage sizzle will be entertainment will be provided by Kallan held at another garden. Mitchell from Newcastle Conservatorium of Also included in the Ramble is another heritage listed property Aberglasslyn House. Music, who is vision impaired and hoping to A bus will depart from Maitland Railway Station at 9.45 each morning challenge himself with a backpack tour of Early bookings are required for the bus as there are only 25 seats available and can be made Europe in 2017. Venue: Newcastle Beach through Maitland Tourist Information Centre on 49 312800 before Tuesday 13th September. Hotel, 21 Parnell Place Newcastle Enquiries will be welcome at the Visitor Centre on 49 312800 or the website at Date: Thursday 1st September 2016 [email protected], on our website at www.maitlandbandw.com or contact our President, Kathy Willmott at [email protected] Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm Tickets are available from: For more information contact Ruth Appleby Maitland Visitors Information Centre 0417 498881 or Kim Simpson 0414 674044 Heritage Gardens Nursery Ξ Photo above: Lisa McGuigan Cherry Road Nursery Bolwarra Café At all the gardens on the day. Prices are as follows:

"Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: world." ~ Virgil A. Kraft All gardens: $30, Concession $25, (aged pension only) "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." ~ William Shakespeare Individual garden entry: $5 per garden, children free "There has been opposition to every innovation in the SATURDAY ONLY: Transport and all gardens: Adults $45, history of man, with the possible exception of the Concession - $35 (aged pension only) sword." ~ Benjamin Dana 17 ͽ THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 show. recent school holidays the Located near the Storybook many exciting plans in the WET Tax Changes to event attracted 65,000 Garden, their new dedi- pipeline for 2017. Be sure Cost Jobs in the Hunter people to the region, cated event area featured to stay up to date by Valley – Stakeholder’s resulting in almost a 50% the installation of the col- checking out their Facebook Meeting to be held this increase in visitation from ourful and permanent HVG page or visit hvg.com.au week…. the 2015 event. Visitors Super Slide, a larger Ice Snow Time in the Garden The Hunter Valley Wine & travelled from near and far Skating Rink, longer Ice was proudly supported by Tourism Association will with 58% attending from Toboggan, two Snow Play the NSW Government hold a meeting of all wine Sydney, 12% from the Zones, four giant inflat- through its tourism and and wine tourism industry Central Coast and the ables, and on the weekends major events agency stakeholders remaining majority from live Ice Sculpting was Destination NSW, as part of on Wednesday, 3 August at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie always well received. its 2016 Regional Flagship the Pokolbin Hall, and the Mid-North Coast. With 2016 being Snow Events Program. McDonalds Road, Pokolbin Snow Time was bigger than Time in the Garden’s 5th For more information on has been named ‘Semillon Blogger and was shortlisted from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. At ever in 2016 giving families year, Hunter Valley What’s On in The Hunter of the Year’ – awarded a for Fortnum & Mason Food this meeting we will and friends the opportunity Gardens have plans to please visit remarkable 98 points. The and Drink Awards 2016 be discussing the budget to experience new and continue the growth of this winecountry.com.au late Maurice O’Shea Online Drink Writer. Matt proposal to restrict the improved activities. great annual event and have planted the Lovedale joins our Chairman of WET rebate to wine vineyard in 1946 with Judges PJ Chateris and the businesses that own or lease incredible foresight, recog- judging panel at the 2016 a winery and the budget nising that the unique Clear Image Hunter Valley proposal to reduce the WET structure of the land and Wine Show which th rebate from $500,000 to with Jo Thomas, General the surrounding environ- commences on Monday 15 $290,000. Manager HVWTA ment would deliver the August. All industry stakeholders tightness and acidity for Rock Symphony In The are encouraged to attend Winery of The Year 2017 world-class Semillon – still Vines Presents Bowie at this meeting and bring Goes To The Hunter to this day. Hope Estate along your neighbours or Dianne Preston Valley’s Mount Pleasant mountpleasantwines.com.au The inaugural Rock any wine business that may Australia’s doyen of wine, International Wine Judge Symphony in the Vines at be impacted in the long or James Halliday AM, has visits the Hunter Valley Hope Estate will see this short term. It is important Accounting & awarded the Hunter From selling beer in a local concert series launched that you understand what liquor store, to editing the Valley’s Mount Pleasant, with the music of the the proposed changes mean London Wine Guide and Taxation Services 2017 Winery of the Year. legendary, David Bowie on to your business, and 'Have Mount Pleasant, established regularly judging interna- Saturday 15th October. Your Say’, and get involved in 1921, was honoured with tional wine competitions, World renowned conductor in the grassroots industry Matt Walls has achieved seven shiraz scoring George Ellis will lead the lobbying we are proposing. incredible success in the between 97 and 99 points, charge with the Australian To confirm your attendance wine industry over the past supported by three semillon Symphony Orchestra and at this meeting please scoring more than 95 15 years. Born in the the Ziggy Band featuring RSVP by contacting United Kingdom, Matt has points. Halliday credits the members of Baby Animals, Melissa at the Association’s worked for Bollinger appointment of The Whitlams, Jimmy office Champagne, helped man- McWilliam’s Chief Wine- Barnes Band and The Bad- E [email protected]. age and buy wines for The maker Jim Chatto in 2013 loves. Coming off the back 2016 Hunter Valley Sampler, and has recently as key to the winery’s of the award winning and Gardens Snowtime a published, ‘Drink Me’, growing success and the highly successful Ziggy – Huge Success for Tourism which has sold over 10,000 renaissance of Australia’s Songs of David Bowie, It has been a successful original winemaking copies. As a freelance wine which sold out shows winter in the Hunter with writer and consultant, Matt region. across the country and to visitors heading out to has been recognised for his In addition to being rave reviews, it’s only experience Snow Time in accomplishments through awarded ‘Winery of the fitting that singers Jeff the Garden at Hunter Year’ the 2009 Mount various awards, including Duff, Steve Balbi and Valley Gardens. Held over the 2015 International Pleasant Lovedale Semillon Brydon Stace reunite for three weeks including the Wine & Spirit Competition this very special, one off

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Amazon Plans For Delivery Drones THE BFG To Rest On Tall A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, Structures Verizon says Yahoo will be integrated with AOL as part ABOUT of the company’s Product Innovation and New despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a A patent filing for docking kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because stations gives a clue on how Amazon expects its planned fleet Businesses division. No word yet on if any changes are of flying delivery drones to get around. The company wants coming to Yahoo! Mail or any of their other services. unlike his peers refuses to eat boys and girls. to position recharging stations on top of tall structures like Smartwatch Sales Take A Big Drop I had a dream last night.” The unmistakably steeples and light poles to allow the drones to recharge or For years tech “experts” have said that wearables would words arrive near the end of Spielbergian hide out during storms. be the next big thing. Despite the initial popularity of the Apple Watch, the demand still hasn’t materialized. In “The BFG,” and while they understanding fact, in the past 3 months, the smartwatch market saw its are thankfully not to be of the first decline. mistaken for that oldest of loneliness of story-upending clichés (“It childhood, and was all a dream”), they of the nonetheless linger like a enduring melancholy echo over the consolations whimsical high spirits that friendship of Steven Spielberg’s new and imagina- movie. In ways both obvious tion can offer. and elusive, the curious logic Not unlike of dreams is crucial to appre- its title According to the filing, “The docking stations may ciating this technologically character, the movie can be played, most of them unrec- incorporate a number of features to enable UAVs (unmanned astounding if predictably cloddish and clumsy, but it is ognizably, by actors includ- aerial vehicles) to fly longer routes, to fly routes more Shipments fell 32% for the second quarter of 2016 sweetened adaptation of also a thing of wily ing Jemaine Clement, Jona- accurately, and to provide shelter during adverse conditions.” according to a report from IDC. Apple still leads the Roald Dahl’s 1982 novel. cleverness and lithe, surprising than Holmes and Bill Hader.) Drones might also be able to hand off packages at the market, but their shipments were down 70% from one As millions of readers grace. Dahl’s justly beloved chil- docking stations. Whether or not this idea will be able to year ago. Though there are high hopes that a refresh of already know, “The BFG” is The movie opens on a haunted dren’s novels (including the work with USA current FAA regulations is still…well… up the Apple Watch operating system this fall could boost shorthand for “the Big nocturnal vision of London, the previously filmed “James and in the air. sales Friendly Giant,” played via a camera (wielded by Spielberg’s the Giant Peach,” “Charlie What do you think? Could drone delivery fleets change the brilliant amalgam of per- usual cinematographer, Janusz and the Chocolate Factory,” way products arrive forever? This is a great time to formance-capture technology Kaminski) settling on an “Matilda” and “The Government Demands More Amazon Customer Data remind you to back up. and peerless screen orphanage bathed in the warm Witches”) are distinguished The US government isn’t only interested in Amazon’s drone When’s the last time presence by Mark Rylance. glow of streetlamps and by their narrative ingenuity fleet plans. They also want to know a lot more lately about you At once a protector of the perfectly placed shafts of and their surpassingly wicked weak and a principled moonlight. It’s a suitably eerie humour - a bracing reminder Amazon customers. backed up herbivore (he subsists on look for what Sophie (plucky that children long to be The company says government demands for their customer the slimy, nasty vegetables newcomer Ruby Barnhill) thrilled and even frightened data has more than doubled with more than 1,800 warrants important called snozzcumbers), he is describes, with a sometimes by what they read, not in- issued for the data so far in 2016. files on also the practitioner of a most wearying gift for overstatement, fantilized. In “The BFG,” Apple Profits Fall 27% your PC? Honestly? If you’re a smartphone user, when’s unusual artisanal hobby: the as “the witching hour” — the Dahl took a particularly nasty Apple profits took more than a 25% dip in the past quarter. the last time you copied all those photographs and videos collection and dissemination same hour that she spies the delight in describing every Marking the first time they’ve had two consecutive quarterly that have been sitting on your phone for months? of dreams. The BFG is BFG lurking in the street ghastly detail of the giants’ drops in sales of iPhones since they hit the market 9 years Hard drives fail. Ransomware attacks happen. Lightning basically the Sandman on outside her window. He spies dietary habits, laced ago. strikes can fry electronics. Laptops and phones can be steroids, but he is also a stand her too, and within moments with riotously crude word- dropped and broken. Backing up your files is the best -in for Spielberg, a purveyor she’s caught in his very large play. (Sample dialogue: way to minimize loss. If you haven’t done it recently, of big-screen enchantment grip, racing northward through “Greeks from Greece is all why not sit down and do it today? who has done more than the English countryside to Giant tasting greasy.”) Absent that Is This Virus Pop-Up For Real? perhaps any other filmmaker Country. mordantly funny sensibility, Those scammers sure are busy. A reader asks: “I to shape the dream life of What follows is perhaps the Spielberg’s PG-rated inter- downloaded Win 10, all seems good and I typed a Typo O audiences the world over. most kid-friendly chronicle of pretation can’t help but feel in the browser and this window came up (full screen) and At no point in his career has Stockholm syndrome this side sanitized by comparison. His the director managed this of “Beauty and the Beast,” giants, Cro-Magnon canni- blared that I have a virus /malware and I need to call quite so effortlessly as with though adults may find them- bals though they may be, are Microsoft immediately. I couldn’t close out the screen, it “E.T.,” a movie that casts a selves submitting no less readily played less for bloodthirsty was flashing and repeated this message to call Microsoft long and inescapable shadow to the warmth and wit of Ry- menace than for buffoonish with the number and alerting me my credit cards were over this one. Released the lance’s performance. The BFG comedy, setting the stage for being intercepted and bank info vulnerable. I shut off the same year Dahl’s book was has scraggly gray hair, comi- a few rambunctious but computer, don’t trust anything BUT could this be true ? published, “E.T.” also cally oversized ears and a gentle perfunctory action sequences. My Norton is good. Scary out there !!!” centered around a gnomic scrape of a voice as inimitable Curiously uninvested in its The company still managed to sell more than $40 million being with benign powers, as one of the actor’s fingerprints own narrative conflict, “The dollars worth of smartphones. People seem to just be holding funny speech patterns, an — and it’s that voice, more than BFG” is best appreciated as a on to their old smartphones longer and Apple faces stiff com- easy rapport with children anything, that gives this digi- drolly funny celebration of and a memorable acronym tal avatar his soul. Coming off difference. It’s no surprise petition from lower-priced models. for a nickname. (Both films his supremely restrained, Oscar- that the picture springs to life Email Hack Causes Problems For DNC are the work of the winning turn as a Soviet spy in when Sophie seeks an audi- It turns out that secure servers are a pretty good idea after all. screenwriter Melissa “Bridge of Spies,” Rylance goes ence with the queen (a A massive hack of USA Democratic National Committee Mathison, who died last in the opposite direction here; shrewdly cast Penelope emails caused major embarrassment ahead of their year.) unlike Rudolf Abel, his BFG is Wilton), in an extended se- convention. Included in the emails are suggestions that With “The BFG,” Spielberg a man of many words. quence that throws the BFG’s candidate Bernie Sanders religion (or lack of) could be used has taken a break from the And what marvel- physical enormity into high to cause distrust among Southern voters and other messages serious-minded sweep of his lously mangled words they are. comic relief. It also serves as that indicate that the party was strongly favouring Hillary recent political procedurals Mathison and Rylance a clever send-up of English Clinton over Sanders. DNC Chairman Debbie (“Bridge of Spies,” have more than honoured the formality, full of stiff upper Wasserman-Shultz resigned after the revelations. No, this can’t be true in any way, shape, or form. What “Lincoln”) and attempted to BFG’s unorthodox yet utterly lips and splendidly egalitarian The DNC hasn’t denied that the emails are genuine, but have you were seeing was a pop-up ad or a piece of adware fashion a new classic of intuitive way with the English fart jokes. suggested that Russian hackers leaked the messages in order that piggy-backed its way onto another download. Virus childhood wonderment. In language, particularly his affec- There’s no way that Spiel- to help Donald Trump’s campaign for the White House. protection software just does its job. It doesn’t tell you to this he has been only tion for the present participle berg and his collaborators What do you think is at fault? Poor security? Russian plots? call a number. Plus there’s no way to tell from your PC if partially successful. Dragged and his blithe disregard for could have guessed that a The people who wrote the emails? Or all three? your credit card numbers have been compromised. Any along by the insistent subject-verb agreement. “Words silly story of cross-cultural churnings of John Williams’ is oh such a twitch-tickling friendship — in which a Verizon Buys Yahoo! time you’re told to call a number or click on a link score, the movie is noisy and problem all me life!” he moans well-oiled British Verizon is paying $4.8 billion to purchase Yahoo!’s core web because of a virus issue, you can count on it being a scam. If you get something like this again, try pressing emphatic at times when a at one point, though few who government acknowledges portal and email business. We told you earlier in the year that quieter, moodier touch would hear him will be inclined the humanity of a dangerous- the company was looking to ditch the mail business and Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to close from the task manager. Then I'd suggest running a malware and virus scan. suffice, and it contains at to agree. looking outsider — would concentrate on its share of the Chinese export company least one antic sequence, Long before she settles down in feel like an ever more What Is An ISO? Alibaba. involving a homemade water the giant’s cavernous home resonant fantasy in the post- In response to an article on creating an ISO file, a reader flume, that could be a (marvellously conceived by Brexit era. “The BFG” is a wrote: “What is ISO? You techies use terms all the time prototype for an attraction production designer Rick far-from-perfect movie that and assume non-techies know what you are talking coming soon to a Disney Carter), Sophie realizes that her may have arrived at the about”. theme park near you. captor has no intention of harm- perfect moment. Like so As it said in the article, “An ISO image is an archive file But despite the compromises ing her, let alone eating her or many good dreams, it leaves that includes the data contents from every written sector that typically attend a studio- any other “human beans.” The us groping for a past that can on an optical disc. It gives you an exact copy of your made family entertainment same cannot be said of his nine never be recovered, but also existing file system.” ~ An ISO is just a copy of the data — especially one that has bare-chested brothers who dwell looking ahead to a future that for your operating system. That doesn’t include your been adapted, however in the hills nearby, and whose suddenly seems brighter, and photos, pictures, etc… It’s just the data needed to install lovingly, from a sharper, fearsome appetites are aptly friendlier, than According to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam the purchase or reinstall an operating system. edgier piece of source summed up by their names: we had dared to “will put Verizon in a highly competitive position as a top ISO refers to the .iso file extension that many of these material — “The BFG” also Fleshlumpeater, Childchewer, believe. global mobile media company.” images are saved in. But not all ISO files are .iso files possesses a rich and Bloodbottler, et al. 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Andrew Marsh of Marsh Estate Winery, Pokolbin To those that held the party in the main street of Branxton on Saturday night 30th July. You kept the residence of Branxton awake with your loud music and drunken karaoke until 3.50 am when police finally shut you down. Shame on you! Kerry Packer made males have a hard time

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No bricks or building materials works in mysterious ways.’ He certainly does, I thought. I felt questions. Make sure you tell the truth me! Taking bookings now. Professional and reliable service. please. If you have a truck load that you need to get rid of closer to God. because if you don’t you will forfeit your Sue 0497257081 from a cut of a new building site we can take it of your The editor informed me years ago that I could write about privilege of being here and we’ll have to ask Work Wanted: Rural Fencing (TW & A Hollingshed) hands. anything but religion. you to visit our friend below. Your answers “Why not religion?” I asked. will also determine what kind of car you get. “Because it can put you in hot water with members of the You have to have a car here in Heaven The “For your Diary” section of The News is a FREE community service. community,” was his reply. because it is so big!” The first guy walks up “So in other words, you are concerned I will start attacking and Peter asks him, “How long were you certain religions or faiths on the grounds that they are subjective, married?” The guy replies, “24 years.” St interpretive, corrupt, money-making scams which only suit a Peter then asks, “Did you ever cheat on your minority of people running them, yet you will allow me to write wife?” The guy says, “Yes, about 10 times about local council and industry body initiatives?” but you said I was forgiven.” Peter said, Tue 9 Aug ~ Branxton/Greta CWA Meeting, St Brigids old School, “Something like that,” he replied. “Yeah, but that’s not too good. Here’s a Mini Thur 15 Sept ~ Branxton Public School “The Boscars” School Station St., Branxton, 9.30am, Staff Room. Concert I guess with regard to the biblical God, of whom many Minor for you to drive.” Sun 21 Aug ~ St Brigid's Markets in the old school grounds Australians have faith, the common debate is the interpretation of The second guy walks up and gets the same Sun 18 Sept ~ St Brigid's Markets in the old school grounds Thur 25 Aug ~ Cessnock Prostate Cancer Support Group next Sat & Sun 17 & 18 Sept ~ Maitland Garden Ramble the Bible and the events held within. Growing up listening to questions from Peter to which he replies, “I meeting 25th August at Cessnock Leagues Club 3pm to 4:30 pm. stories about a long-haired, unshaven cloak-wearing carpenter’s was married for 41 years and cheated on her 10am ~ 4pm Guest speaker is Joan Torony who is Chief Operations Officer and 20-22 Sept ~ New South Wales Wine Industry Awards at son walking on water and turning water into wine has to be placed only once, but that was during our first year Research Manager from TROG which a Newcastle based Cessnock Leagues Club in a certain believable context. Dying on a cross is one thing but and we worked it out and I was faithful there Radiotherapy Clinical Trails Research Group. Joan presentation OCT/NOV ~ Branxton/Greta CWA Land Cookery/Product Promo- rising from the dead three days later is another. It’s bound to have after.” Peter said, “I’m pleased to hear that, will cover background on TROG Cancer Research, Prostate trails tion (Blueberries) Day, venue/date TBA. its sceptics but it was only just over 2000 years ago, not 20 or 30 here’s a Commodore for you to drive.” The and general information. Our meetings are open to all members of Tue 4 Oct ~ Branxton Lions Club meeting 4pm Branxton Golf thousand, which to me is a valid point. What will people believe third guy walked up and said, “Peter, I know the public. So come along and join us. Cost: FREE – Tea\ coffee Club in 30 thousand years’ time? Certainly people won’t “believe” in what you’re going to ask. I was married for provided. Contact- Barry or Rose. 49904554- 045703852. Wed 5 Oct - Night Time Bingo @ Greta Workers Club from 7.00 anything if they have learnt anything from the past. Hopefully 63 years and didn’t even look at another Sat 27 Aug - Annual Op Shop Fashion Parade @ Branxton Tue 11 Oct ~ Branxton/Greta CWA Meeting AGM, St Brigids old they will be just “living”. Then again, Albert Einstein’s famous woman! I treated my wife like a queen!” Community Hall from 2.00 School, Station St., Branxton, 9.30am, Staff Room. quote may ring true here….“Two things are infinite…the universe Peter said, “That’s what I like to hear. Here’s Wed 31 Aug - Cessnock City Council TREE GIVEAWAY. Wed 12 Oct - Rags to Riches High Tea for Women's Cancer @ and human stupidity…and I’m not sure about the universe.” a Jaguar for you to drive.” A little while later, Completed application forms must be received no later than Branxton Community Hall from 11.30am 5:00pm Wednesday, 31 August 2016. Have you purchased or I’ve always believed that it’s the fight or flight response with the two guys with the Mini and the Sun 16 Oct ~ St Brigid's Markets in the old school grounds built a new home during the 2015/2016 financial year? Did you Tue 1 Nov ~ Branxton Lions Club meeting 4pm Branxton Golf regard to higher beliefs or faiths. People will follow or attack Commodore saw the guy with the Jaguar know you can get up to eight (8) free plants for your property from what they don’t understand. Most feel that they need a definite crying on the golden sidewalk, so they went to Club Cessnock City Council? Tue 8 Nov ~ Branxton/Greta CWA Meeting, St Brigids old opinion about something to appear in control of their own destiny. see what the matter was. When they asked Thur 1 & Fri 2 Sept – Branxton Public School Stage 2 Sydney You hear people saying “I don’t have a religious bone in my him what was wrong he tearily said, “I just School, Station St., Branxton, 9.30am, Staff Room. Excursion Sun 20 Nov ~ St Brigid's Markets in the old school grounds body,” instead of phrasing it “I have yet to acknowledge the saw my wife……..and she was on a Tue 6 Sept ~ Branxton Lions Club meeting 4pm Branxton Golf Sun 2 Dec ~ Twilight Market (4.00pm to 8.00pm) - Proceeds to presence of any such notions” in which case if you phrase it like skateboard!” Club Prostrate Cancer & Beyond Blue that, you’re a complete nerd and probably do. See what I mean! Fri 9 Sept ~ Cessnock City Council final day to apply for Sporting Tue 6 Dec ~ Branxton Lions Club meeting 4pm Branxton Golf When I was 28, my girlfriend of six years was suddenly taken Facility and Equipment Dollar for Dollar Grant Scheme. It is ad- Club from us. Naturally, a reassessment phase follows with such loss. vised that all applicants contact Council’s Recreation & Commu- Fri 9 Dec ~ Branxton Golf Club Christmas Spectacular As the mind looks for reason, it is only a matter of time during the nity Liaison Officer Kate Hicks on 4993 4234 prior to lodging an Tue 13 Dec ~ Branxton/Greta CWA Meeting, St Brigids old lowest point where you entertain the idea of a higher being. Cheers application. School, Station St., Branxton, 9.30am, Staff Room, followed by Carlton and United Breweries certainly provided some relief but Andrew Tue 13 Sept ~ Branxton/Greta CWA Meeting, St Brigids old Christmas lunch. School, Station St., Branxton, 9.30am, Staff Room. Sun18 Dec ~ St Brigid's Markets in the old school grounds 20 ͽ THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 Rosary Park Branxton Public School

The Senior and Junior Dance group performed at the Hunter Dance Festival in Week 2. The seniors were glorious in sparkling colour and danced beautifully, receiving many compliments about their lovely manners and fabulous behaviour. The juniors were super cute in their bright sparkly outfits and also received many compliments. Congratulations and well News done to all the dancers and many thanks to all the parents for their support and encouragement in allowing students to participate in this exciting activity.

On Thursday of Week 3 Branxton Public School celebrated Public Education with an exciting showcase of our students’ talents for Education Week. The School Band opened the Assembly and then we listened to the Infants’ and Primary Choir and watched the Senior and Junior Dance Groups perform. The Public Speaking representa- tives shared their speeches with us. Great practice for the competition later in the term. After lunch there was a book character parade with students having the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book character. There was an awesome array of costumes - some of our parents are very creative! Thanks to the family and friends who braved the wet weather to come along to share the celebrations.

Save the date! BPS students and staff will be presenting “The Boscars” concert on Thursday 15th September. Classes are working on their items!

Dates for the Calendar Monday 15th August – P&C Meeting 6pm in library Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd September – Stage 2 Sydney Excursion Thursday 15th September – “The Boscars” School Concert

Ξ Senior Dance Group Ξ Primary Choir

A special welcome to new families to our school- the Baker and the Loads- man families. Josie and Billy return to Rosary Park. Hannah joins us from us from Branxton. I am sure you will enjoy your time at our school. We also welcome Josie Thornberry to the staff. Josie has been appointed for 10 hours a week as an aide to assist in Years 5, 4 and 2. Thank You: To Cheyne Cole and Ξ Aden, Jae, Alana & Heidi Ξ School Band Hannah Wilson for fixing a fence panel during the holidays and for erect- ing the new sign at the front of the school. We hope to get some time this week to start putting on some mes- sages. To Mrs Piper for all the work she has done with the outside learning area The All Saints Cluster Carnival near the library and for looking after the vegetable garden. To Sue McAlister for volunteering at the school on a very regular basis – her help is greatly appreciated Thank you! A big thank you to all the children who donated money each week in class for the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal last term, we managed to raise $350! All money raised has been sent to the St Vincent De Paul Society to help those needing assistance in the area this winter. The Women’s Refuge in Branxton was also very grateful to receive the many clothing and linen items donated by our families last term. It is great to see our school supporting the local community! Save the Dates: Feast of Mary Mackillop Liturgy ~ Tuesday, 9 August, 2016 in the school hall at 2.15pm Father’s Day Breakfast ~ Friday, 26 August, 2016. It’s a week early as the staff will be away doing an education presentation in Newcastle on the Friday prior to Father’s Day. Ξ Natasha, Jack, Harry & Kasey Ξ Infants Choir Grade Masses are held in the Church at 9:20am on a Thursday 18 August – Year 5 and Year 6 1 September – Year 3 and Kinder © 15 September – Year 6 and Year 2 Regional Athletics Carnival On Tuesday, 19 July, the All Saints Cluster Carnival was held at Hunter Sports Centre Glendale. Rosary Park Catholic School had 32 students representing our school at the carnival, competing against other schools in our region. Congratulations to all students who participated in this carnival and competed at such a high level. Sport Assembly Congratulations to all of the students that received a ribbon at the sports assembly last term. Also congratulations to the Athletics Champions of 2016 - Senior Boys - Alex Martin Senior Girls - Ivy Kelly U/11 Boys - Timon Smith U/11 Girls - Piper Dougherty Junior Boys - Luke Dean Junior Girls - Amelia Slomka Gym Matrix will be providing lessons on Thursdays and Fridays of each week in Term 3. As some students will be timetabled to have their gymnastics lessons on Thursdays the staff have decided that students (in all classes) can wear their sports uniform on Thursdays and Fridays of Term 3 if they wish. Horse Sports Students from Rosary Park have represented our school at local School Sports. Red Nose Day Thank you to the students who purchased a Red Nose meal deal and supported this fundraiser. We saw lots of Ξ Junior Dance Group smiles amongst the playground as the children wore their noses. Thank you to Juana, Aly, Kellie, Cheree, Jo, Hannah and Amy for organising and preparing this day. We hope the At Branxton Public School students, staff and community donation will make the slightest difference to this foundation. are Respectful, Responsible and achieve their Personal Best. Ξ Book Parade Well done Rosary Park. 21 ͽ THE NEWS No. 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 Detailed saleyard report Blood On The Track Formerly Racing & Breeding Brian Russell Bloodstock Media Service

by E.D. Yaxley using St Briavels (GB) and Convatrice, a mare by another Lionel Israel sire, Convamore (GB) (Group1 winner, second Irish Derby, fifth English Derby), who won once and earned $1,620. He won 19 races including the Group1s Caulfield Saleyard report - cattle Cup, Caulfield Stakes, report date 3 Aug 2016 Randwick Queen Singleton Elizabeth and The BMW Yarding 660 ~ Change 110 (Comparison Date 27/7/16) Luskin Star third Star Kingdom (H.E. Tancred). Yarding 660 comparison date Change 110 Quality on average tended to be on the plainer side, as numbers lifted, with the low value Hall of Famer Leilani, a daughter of Oncidium younger cattle making up the bulk in the penning. There were limited numbers of prime conditioned cattle in the offering, THERE are now five Star Kingdom (GB) (Alcide) and Lei, a Summer- with the majority selling to restocker and backgrounder interests. The market trend was dearer, with an extra backgrounder male line descendants in the Australian time (GB) winner of 16 races to order entering the competition. Vealer steers returning to the paddock gained 20c, with the over 200kg pens ranging from Racing Hall of Fame following the Group 3, included in 14 wins the 352c to 401c/kg. The same weight heifer portion also to the restockers improved 17c, making from 320c to 383c/kg. The installation into its ranks last month of Group1 AJC Oaks, Caulfield Cup, lighter end of the yearling steers to the restockers and backgrounders lifted 18c, with similar gains recorded throughout the mercurial juvenile Luskin Star, a grand- LKS Mackinnon, Australian Cup other weights. Yearling steers in good condition to the lot feeder and restocker orders, ranged from 340c to 400c/kg. son through Kaoru Star. He has been and Toorak. She lived until she was Yearling heifers purchased by the restockers lifted from 7c to 15c, making from 330c to 370c/kg. The prime conditioned preceded by Todman and Sky High, Star nineteen, but produced only five younger cattle to the butchers lifted 10c to 15c to reach 394c/kg. The younger grown steers to lot feeder orders reached Kingdom line colts raced by their foals, none of which won a stakes. 376c/kg. The cows improved from 5c to 7c, with the plainer 2 scores averaging 244c, as the better covered 3 and 4 scores breeders, and the grandson Gunsynd (by A son of Grand Flaneur, an ranged from 230c to 260c/kg. Sunset Hue) and great grandson unbeaten Australian superstar of the report date 2 Aug 2016 Kingston Town (Bletchingly). 1880s, wins including VRC Victoria Scone Three that went to the yearling markets Derby, Melbourne Cup, Champion Yarding 1043 ~ Change 453 (Comparison Date 26/7/16) were Gunsynd (sold for $1300 in Stakes and AJC Derby, who is in the Numbers close to doubled with the yarding consisting of mainly vealers and yearlings that were either supplementary fed or Brisbane), Kingston Town and Luskin Hall of Fame, the other newcomer crop assisted, there were a few more cows yarded compared to last week which saw the export market ease by 7c to 10c/kg. Star. After the latter two failed to find Merman was about a Group 2 class The usual buyers were operating with restockers again assisting in pushing light weight steer and heifer prices higher. The buyers at sales at a modest $10,000, performer here, but later a good runs of light weight, well bred steers and heifers sold strongly, primarily due to quality, although the restocker interest gelded Kingston Town went on to win memorable stayer in England. did ease as the sale reached its completion. The majority of the vealer steer sold to restockers from 340c to 411c topping at 30 of 41 starts, including three He won the Ascot Gold Cup 450c, with prices up by 17c to 21c/kg across all weights. Vealer heifers followed a similar trend to sell dearer by 20c for successive Cox Plates, for his breeder, (4000m), Goodwood Cup (3200m), medium weights, while the light weight lines averaged from 355c to 370c, lifting marginally by 5c to 6c/kg. Light and David Hains of Melbourne, and Luskin Newmarket Jockey Club Cup and medium weight yearling steers returning to the paddock jumped 21c across all weight categories to average 375c and 385c Star ended up racing for clients of Max the Cesarewich Stakes (3600m). respectively for medium and heavy weight lines. Feeder buyers paid on average from 373c to 385c/kg. Yearling heifers Lees, a now deceased Newcastle trainer Coincidentally, the Hobartville returning to the paddock sold 22c dearer for light weights averaging 371c, while medium weights to restock averaged whose son Chris is one of the State’s Stud, Richmond NSW bred Merman between 348c and 358c/kg. Grown steers and heifers were too few in number to quote, although the D2 heavy beef cows leading conditioners. was raced in England by Mr. Jersey, sold 7c cheaper averaging 233c/kg. Luskin Star ran 17 times (two and three a pseudonym for actress Lillie report date 1 Aug 2016 years) for 13 wins, eight from nine at Langtry. Minding, this year’s winner TRLX Tamworth two, and three seconds. Six Group1 of the English One Thousand Yarding 727 ~ Change -137 (Comparison Date 25/7/16) wins were the Golden Slipper (seven Guineas and Oaks, a by Galileon Numbers were down slightly for a yarding of 727 head. Weaners and yearling cattle made the largest percentage of the lengths, race record time), AJC and from a Danehill Dancer mare yarding, while there was a few more grown heifers and there was similar cow numbers. Quality of the young cattle was Champagne Stakes (six lengths), Sires’ Named Lillie Langtry. Women, at mixed with the large percentage in plain condition, however there were several lines of well bred cattle through the sale. Produce Stakes (Australian record time the time, were not allowed to be The market continued to be strong with all the young cattle going to feeders and restockers, with the exception of an odd for 1400m), QTC Sires’ Produce Stakes registered owners. trade heifer. Restocker vealer steers selling 15c dearer topping at 410c, while restocker vealer heifers gained 20c and sold to (1400m course record), Marlboro Stakes Besides the horses, six people a top of 368c/kg. Feeder steers and heifers were 20c dearer, with feeder steers averaging 381c and feeder heifers averaged (1600m course record) and Caulfield inducted this year go the Australian 370c/kg. The trade yearling heifers sold to a top of 348c/kg. The export cattle consisted mainly of cows and grown heifers, Guineas. On debut at two he rocketed to Hall of Fame, namely trainers with a few pens of well finished cattle offered. Grown heifers sold firm to a dearer trend with heifers to slaughter selling to a 14 lengths win in the Breeders’ Plate Neville Begg and Cecil Godby (a a top of 307c and feeder heifers topped at 340c/kg. The cow market saw heavy cows gain 10c topping at 280.2c/kg, while at Randwick. Victorian leader in the first half of medium weights held firm. His only unplaced run was a ninth of last century), jockeys Pat Hyland 14 in the 1977 Cox Plate (2050m). Sent and Noel McGrowdie and Associ- out favourite and from the outside ates Les Carlyon (journalist and Beef export values trend barrier, he may have finished closer if author) and Joe Brown (race caller). he had not been used up so much at the Classic winners blood ties with lower as supply tightens outset. He rocketed clear of the field and young Queensland sires In May, Australian beef export val- over to the fence when he jumped. 2016 English Derby third Idaho’s ues declined 18% on the year-prior, reaching Luskin Star, initial stud fee $8000, dam Hveger is a three-quarter sister just over $717.5 million for the month – went on to be a very successful sire of to ALTIUS, a smart Redoute’s driven by lower shipments to both winners and broodmare influence from Choice Sydney performer now the US and China (Global Trade Atlas), and declines in global meat prices. New Landholders Day Wingham ~ 19 August 2016 sixteen seasons at the Kellys’ Newhaven coming up to his third season as a Hunter Local Land Services is conducting an information session in Park Stud near Boorowa NSW. He left sire at Bruce Watts’ Riverside 2016 year-to-date (January to May) beef shipments have generated just over $3.02 Wingham for new and prospective beef producers including practical about 700 foals, over 500 winners of Thoroughbreds, Alton Downs, livestock skills. 2000 races and dams of over 1100 Rockhampton, Qld. On a fee of billion, 18% lower than the same time last Community Planting Day Shortland ~ 21 August 2016 winners (104 SWs) of 4000 races. $2,750, Altius ran 15 times for four year, but 27% greater than the five-year average over the corresponding time period Volunteers are invited to come along to a special community planting day in A 1974 foal, Luskin Star was bred by wins, including two in succession at the Ironbark Creek catchment. BBQ lunch provided. Jim O’Neill, a leading Lower Hunter 1500m at Rosehill Gardens, in order ($2.38 billion). Event Biosecurity Workshop Scone ~ 23 August 2016 Valley tyre merchant, and his wife on a by 1.8 lengths and two weeks later So far this year, compared to the same time last year, export values to: Organisers of equestrian and combined equestrian/cattle events are invited stud farm they established along the by 2.3 lengths ($2.90 favourite). He to attend this free workshop on managing disease and pest risks associated Hunter River at Luskintyre near had shown big promise in his first * the US declined 35% - at $840.1 million * Japan declined 12% - to $653.2 million with bringing large numbers of competitors and livestock together at a Lochinvar and which is now Paul four starts, winning Swan Hill on venue. Wheelan’s Luskin Park. debut, then at Geelong and running * South Korea increased 17% - at $512.4 Farm Succession Planning Workshop Gloucester ~ 25 August 2016 They bred Luskin Star using Kaoru second Flemington (Listed event) million * China declined 29% - at $257.3 million Do you plan to pass the farm on to the next generation? Are you worried Star, a fleet footed Star Kingdom and Caulfield ($2.10 fav). about funding your own retirement? This workshop will provide you with performer who was one of the most Galileo, the sire of Oaks and One * Indonesia increased 57% - to 142.5 million Highlighted in the latest update to MLA’s some guidance on navigating the sometimes tricky territory of succession successful sires stood by Lionel Israel in Thousand Guineas heroine Minding, planning. his forty years tenure of the Segenhoe and Zafonic, the sire of Xaar, Cattle Industry Projections beef export volumes are expected ease to just over 1 What's your beef workshop Merriwa ~ 26 August 2016 Stud, now Vinery, in the Scone region, broodmare sire of Derby winner Come along to this workshop and gain an understanding of what market and Promising, a modestly bred and Harzand, come together in the million tonnes in 2016 (down 20% year-on- year) – largely driven by lower beef options your livestock can fit. An independent consultant will provide up-to- performed daughter of the Alycidon sire pedigree of AMBER GREY (IRE), a date market information and grid specifications. Idomeneo (GB) and Modern Touch, a sire who has been at stud since production, and with a small influence from a stronger than anticipated A$ so far this year Sheep and goat information session Tocal ~ 7 September 2016 non winner by Fair’s Fair (GB). 2013. A resident this year on $1,500 Landholders with sheep or goats are invited to attend this information Luskin Star is one of four horses at the Donna Koitka conducted Am- (0.74US¢). The average unit price of Australia’s beef exports has declined slightly session to find out about their responsibilities, and support available through inducted this year into the Hall of Fame, ber Lodge at Boonah, Qld, he is a Local Land Services, in identifying animals, monitoring and managing a recognition of Australian excellence son of Galileo and Grecian Glory, a in 2016. This is largely due to a slowing of the extremely strong demand for Australian animal health and welfare, managing pest animals, understanding established sixteen years ago and which winning daughter of Zafonic, carries biosecurity, and other important considerations. now honours 58 horses. The other new- inbreedings 3x5 to Northern Dancer beef in export markets during 2014 and 2015. MLA NSW Grasslands Update Gloucester ~ 7 September 2016 comers are Sydeston (1985, gelding), and 4x4 to Mr. Prospector, a third Further downward adjustments in export prices are expected to occur in 2016 and This informative workshop features speakers from Meat & Livestock Leilani (NZ) (1970, mare) and Merman dam by Sea Bird and a big black Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Hunter Local Land (1892, stallion). type family, one which includes 2017, with major overseas competitors, including the US, Brazil and India, producing Services on various pasture improvement trials being conducted in the re- Gelded Sydeston was bred in Tasmania English and Irish Derby winner and gion. the day will also include an industry panel discussion and a field tour influential sire Shirley Heights. and exporting more beef. Major Singleton Attractions make it to the Top The Branxton Lions Club hold THE NEWS 436 TUESDAY 9 Aug 2016 ͽ 22 thank the Golf Club, all the Bob on 49381001 10 Things to do in the Hunter Valley successful ‘Trivia Evening’ people that attended the Alan on 49381654 Trivia night and our sponsors. Lion Ken Meany publicity Experience Oz, one of says. regions premier hotspots for for their support. officer Australia’s leading booking “Singleton has a lot to offer various outdoor activities Lions are always hoping for agencies has announced visitors including a host of including camping, sailing, new members to make new Ξ Photo at left: Lions Club Lake St Clair and the boutique wineries, fine boating, waterskiing and friends and help the members & guests at the very Australian Army Infantry dining restaurants, National picnics. community. successful Trivia Night held Museum as travel drawcards Parks, museums and For your next retreat, capture Please contact The President recently at the Branxton Golf Club in the Top 10 Things to do in historical villages. the breathtaking beauty that the Hunter Valley. "The Army Infantry Museum Singleton and the Hunter The Australian Army Infantry being ranked so well is a Valley has to offer including Cessnock City Council wins Museum came in at number tribute to the dedication experiences beyond expecta- five on the list of Top 10 and passion of the Army tions, award winning restau- best Youth Week in NSW Things to do in the Hunter Infantry staff and volunteers, rants and cellar doors and Cessnock City Council was recognised for its outstanding Valley. who work tirelessly to luxurious accommodation all Youth Week Program at the 2016 Local Government Singleton Council’s Director provide engaging and enrich- to complete the perfect get- Awards. of Corporate and Community ing experiences for visitors.” away. The awards held last night saw the Cessnock Youth Services Group Anthony Egan The Australian Army Infantry If you need assistance plan- Week Organising Committee take out the Best Local says this is a positive step Museum is located at the ning your next visit to the Youth Week Program 2016. forward for Singleton Lone Pine Barracks, Hunter Valley or for more Branxton Loins had a very auctioneer also a very large Cessnock City Council General Manager, Stephen Glen Tourism. just a short drive south of information on Lake St Clair, successful Trivia night at the raffle was held most prizes congratulated all involved in putting the event together. “With the Hunter Valley Singleton and is one of the the Australian Army Infantry Branxton Golf Club on were donated by our “This is a fantastic result, reflecting the hard work and primarily known as New country’s most extensive Museum and other local at- Saturday night the 23rd July. wonderful sponsors can do attitude of all those involved in the program”. South Wales’ signature wine displays of Australian tractions contact the staff at The Golf Club was packed Lion Brian Thomas arranged “It was clear Youth Week was a hit amongst locals with region, Lake St Clair and the wartime memorabilia. the Singleton Visitor Informa- with local people. the whole night and was also Army Infantry Museum have Lake St Clair is only a short tion and Enterprise Centre on youth participation reaching a record high of 1800 young Besides Trivia there was an the MC. people”, Mr Glen said. become top tourist destina- 30 minute drive from 02 6578 7560 or email auction, Neil Thomas was the Lions Branxton would like too tions in their own right,” he Singleton and is one of the [email protected] The 2016 Youth Week was a collaborative effort between community organisations, local businesses, the Cessnock Youth Entertainment Committee and other local young people. The variety of the 18 events held throughout the week would not have been possible without the contribution of our local young people. Campbelltown City Council also took out Best Youth Week Program 2016. Congratulations Campbelltown. Life lessons from a NRL Legend

Guest speaker Paul ‘The Chief’ Harragon (centre) at the annual School Leaders’ Breakfast

Today students from across the Cessnock Local Government Area heard from guest speaker Paul ‘The Chief’ Harragon at the annual School Leaders’ Breakfast. Cessnock City Council General Manager, Stephen Glen said the event is held as part of Local Government Week and is a unique opportunity for students to learn from people who have incredible stories to tell. “I’d like to thank Paul Harragon for sharing some important life lessons and encouraging our local students to set their sights high”, said Mr Glen. Giving the students an insight into the highs and lows of life as an elite athlete, Paul Harragon explained how he went about achieving his ultimate goal of playing for Australia. Paul Harragon encouraged the students to start setting their own goals, even if it is just a few daily goals and then a weekly goal, it will get you in the habit of checking off things you have achieved. “Then when you start working towards bigger goals never forget you will get tested along the way and the biggest tests come just before your goal is realised”. Students and teachers were captivated by his charismatic presentation which included clips from throughout his career, his appearance on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and his recent Coast to Coast trek of Papua New Guiea raising awareness and funds for cancer research. The theme for Local Government Week 2016 is ‘Our Council, Our Community’ and is was celebrated by councils across NSW from August 1 – 7. Branxton & Vineyards Real Estate 4938 3300

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For all your Real Estate needs ..... competition. The singles David Peel taking the win Richardson 37, Wayne Stark 74, Matt Killick 74 were not converted. East match play final is now with 65 net from Ray Kearney 36, Scott and Michael Booth 74 c/b. Maitland was now leading decided with close golfing Newton and Ray Hodson Whitehead v36, Steven Nearest-the-Pins went to 18 to 8. After this the Reds partners Phil Carter and on 65 3/4. Ball winners Kane 35, Dan Taylor 34, Tracey Morison (3rd) started to control their pos- Kyle Mounser already were Peter Wilson and Ian Hamilton v34, Gary Michael Tsakissiris (4th) session better with two starting their sledging—it Mark Barrow 66, Wayne Arnold 34, Jay Dunn v34, Brendan Connor (8th) great line breaks which will be an excellent final Berry and Brian Doherty 70 David Peel 34, Ken Wright Angello Korlevic (10th) should have led to 2 tries between two in form and Greg Ireland and Garry 33 and John Stewart 33 c/b. Grahame Sheldon (17th). but unfortunately the Reds golfers. We should arrange Marsden 70.Nearest-the- Nearest-the-Pins went to The 2016 Men's decision making at vital a microphone recording of Pins went to Ryan Wilson Brendan Connor, Andrew Championship will be com- times was not good. This this match as their (3rd) David Peel (4th & Fensom and Rod Nyman. pleted next Saturday. caused our attacking move- Nearest the Pins: “encouraging comments” 17th) Ken Harris (8th) and August 3rd Branxton Ladies ments to break down with RESULTS 2nd/ 11th: A Grade would certainly add interest Peter Wilson (10th). Next Once again rain has wiped This week’s results after the final score East Mait- P.Wilton 213 cms to this column. Next week the Vets will play out the Ladies 4BBB last week being a washout. land 18 and the Reds 8. B Grade: P.Bush 55 cms Sunday, the Hunter Valley Individual Stableford. qualifying round, no date 27th July, Stableford Event. The Pokolbin Reds can now C Grade: N.Hughes 275 Seniors Championships will Saturday 30th July yet as to a reschedule. This Winner: Helen focus on the semi's next cms be held at Cypress Lakes— The Club Championship week will be The HRDGA Vandenbruggen with 36 week against Southern 4th: A Grade: J.Tracey 153 there are 5 players from opening round has Rosella Medal Stroke point Lakes. The Reds have Branxton Veteran Golfers cms B Grade: B.Kennedy Branxton competing in this delivered tight Scratch round. Runner –up: Trish beaten Southern Lakes Results 28/7/16 670 cms event, ensuring our Seniors results in all grades, August 4th McMillan with 24 points twice this year but this Stableford C Grade: A.Roeth: 430 team can compete in nest Veteran Ray Hodson has a The Vets Stableford was Nearest to the Pin: Helen counts for nothing as sem- Div.1 Winner cms season’s Pennants 2 stroke advantage over also held under adverse Vandenbruggen final football is very differ- T. Seamer 31pts 13th: A Grade: J.Matt 282 competition. Similar events Angello Korlevic and conditions with only the News Items: ent and the loser will be out R/U A. Hackett 28pts cms C Grade: A.Roeth for all grades will be held Graeme Flynn overall and most hardy turning out. The 4BBB is to be played for 2016. The Reds play C/B 400 cms over the next few weeks so in A grade while B grade is Andrew Hamilton handled shortly so the winners can next Sunday at No. 2 Sports 3rd M. Ford 28pts 9th/18th: A Grade: we need at least 4 in the same position with it best to win on a count- compete in the District Ground Newcastle with Div 2 Winner P.Wilton: 73 cms B competitors on each event Dean Morison holding a 2 back to Raty Hodson after competition and then if kick off at 1.45pm. Please J Atton 31pts Grade: J.Willard: 126cms so we are fully represented stroke lead over Ben both had 35 point returns, successful onto Bonville. come and support the R/U C Grade: A. Roeth 940 this Pennants season. Pickering and Dusty Graeme Flynn took 3rd Could players that are Mighty POKOLBIN REDS E. Porter 29pts cms HVGC Lawless and C Grade has with 34 points. Balls were interested let Carol know as this is the first time in 3rd Longest Drives: Sunday 24th July Colin Mills 2 shots up on won by Geoff Sweetman please. many years that the Reds M Lutovac 28pts A Grade: Phil Carter The Weekly Challenge has Kevin Smith with Michael 33, Mark Astley v33, Julie Marcus will be conducting have made the semi's. Con- Ladies Winner B Grade: Ed Garland been won by Anthony Tsakissiris one shot further Todd v32, Steve Holmes short game clinics gratulations to the players Craig 29pts C Grade: Barry Turner Lucas from Kurri GC with back. The Handicap (net) v32, John Stewart 32 and commencing Monday 8th and the coaching staff. R/U 57 players enjoyed the John an even Par 36 points from scores see Ray Hodson Peter Payne 30. Next week August at 8.30am. Putting, Mark Langley (Langers) M. Hunt 23pts Martin, Valley Clutch and Brett Statham who returned leading A grade by a clear 4 the Vets will play a Medley chipping and bunker play Head Coach 3rd T Martin Brake Day, a 2BBB and 35 points. shots to Graeme Flynn with Stableford.. will be covered over a three Pokolbin Rugby Club 18pts singles in conjunction Tuesday 26th July David Peel a further 3 back, August 6th week period. NSW Rugby - Casual Posi- RESULTS 4/8/16 event. After last week’s Wayne Drayton mastered B grade is a much tighter Week two of the Men's Each session will be 1 hour tions Available Stableford winds, Saturday proved to the high wind on Tuesday affair with Patrick Maher, Championship has seen a long and cost $15 a session. NSW Rugby is looking to One Division be a beautiful, windless and to take the major prize with Dean Morison and Dusty tightening in all grades with If you are interested please employ a few more casuals Winner after a cold start, quite a one over Par round of 35 Lawless all locked together Scratch and A Grade leader ring the pro-shop on & is hoping you may be R Wilton 25pts warm day—an excellent points on a countback to and C Grade has Colin Ray Hodson now level with 49382155 or text able to assist. R/U day to be out on the golf Dusty Lawless with Mills holding a 4 shot Angello Korlevic who 0419697299. The work is on a casual C. Christie 24pts course. The day started Phousang Sihapanya advantage from Kevin have a 9 shot buffer on the Langers' Match Report - basis and involves rugby 3rd with a sausage sizzle, claiming 3rd with 34 points Smith, Jeff Shanahan and field, B Grade Scratch has Pokolbin Reds vs East development through the R Chenery 23pts sponsored and served by also on countback. Ball Michael Tsakissiris . The Ben Pickering and Dusty Maitland, Saturday 30th Game On Schools Program C/B John, giving everyone the winners were Hieu Le 34, daily comp winners were: Lawless level on top with July and Gala Days. 4th opportunity to “warm up” Graeme Flynn 34, Mark A Grade Ray Hodson 67 Wade Attewell one shot The final game of the 2016 A working with Children J.Atton 23pts by chatting and catching up Barrow 33, Greg Morgan net from Graeme Flynn 71, back and C Grade has seen competition was played on clearance and sound knowl- 5th after a week at work. Dylan 31, Lindsay Self 31, Mi- B Grade to Patrick Maher Jaye Stevens overtake Colin Saturday. With East Mait- edge of rugby skills is re- A.Hackett 22pts Lipscombe and Bill chael Young 31 and Jaye 69 on countback to Dean Mills by 5 shots and land on 29 points and the quired as well as an outgo- Members Draw - Not Kennedy won the day quite Stevens 31 c/b. Nearest-the- Morison 69 also on Michael Tsakissiris a REDS on 27 points and the ing personality and love of Won. convincingly with an Pins went to Dusty Lawless countback and C Grade to further 2 back. Handicap winner of the game going working with children. Well done to all winners & excellent 49 pts, 3 clear of (3rd) David Peel (4th) Brad Colin Mills 70 net from (net) placing has Ray through to second place on If you know of someone placegetters and a big thank runners up David Kinch Bell (10th) and Greg Kevin Smith 74 net. Ball Hodson miles in front in A the table and the looser to this would suit or would you to all players who and Kel Mather. All teams Morgan (17th) winners were: Dusty Grade with and 11 shot third place, there was much be interested in finding out turned out to participate in won a golf ball, adding to Wednesday 27th July Lawless 69, Ray Newton break on playing partner to play for. In the first few further details about the spite of poor weather condi- the day, with Bill Kennedy The Ladies contested their 70, Michael booth 72, Dale Macklinshaw, B minutes of the match the position, can you please put tions having a real day out, 27 Hole Foursome Wade Attewell 73, Ben Grade has Patrick Maher 1 Reds attacked the East them in contact Trip to Kurri Golf Course winning the singles event Championship in very Pickering 73, Russ shot clear of Dusty Maitland line and went with George Gargoulakis, arranged for Monday 29th with a wonderful 44 pts—8 trying conditions with Calderwood 74, David Peel Lawless, while Jaye close to scoring. Both NSW Rugby - Newcastle/ August 2016. pts better than his handicap experienced pair of Melita 74, Dale Maclingshaw 74, Stevens has the lead in C teams were making errors Hunter Development Offi- VALLEY BRAKE & which ensured his team Watson and Dale Hamilton Ken Springbett 74, Stuart Grade 5 shots over Colin however the East Maitland cer mob:0405 534 520 or CLUTCH also won the team’s event. easy winners with 133 Leggett 74, Jeff Shanahan Mills. The final round will team scored first with a email: geor- JOHN MARTIN GOLF John Martin, fresh from his scratch, Kerry Choromanski 74, Michael Tsakissiris 74, be held this coming penalty goal, and then went [email protected] DAY early morning barbecuing, and Jill Ramsden took the Lynette Russell 75, James Saturday. The Monthly on to score the first try of 2BBB appropriately finished handicap honours with 125 Harvey 75, Anthony Bower Medal played in the match which Winners: Dylan runner up with 39 pts, with net. The 18 hole winners 75, Greg Morgan 75, Brian conjunction with the wasn't converted. Lipscombe and Bill Ken- Mark Moylan, continuing were Melita and Dale once Doherty 75, Ken Smith 75 Championship has been The defence by nedy 49 pts his recent very consistent again with 80 net after and Jaye Stevens 75 won by Patrick Maher with both teams was Runners Up: David Kinch play third with 38 pts. The surviving a countback to c/b. Nearest-the-Pin a great 64 net round, brutal causing and Kelvin Mather 46 pts shot of the day belongs to Sue Williams and Diane winners were: Jeff Morton Patrick also won B Grade both teams to Third: Peter Wilton and Paul Bush, whose first shot Atton who also recorded 80 (3rd) James Harvey (4th) from Dusty Lawless who turn over posses- Paul Bush 46 pts c/b of the day on the 2nd net. The 9 Hole winners Rod Brynes (8th) David had a fine 67 net round. A sion and the th 4 : Corey Lamb and Adam finished only 55 cms away were Brenda Mannix and Peel (10th) and Kerrie Ann Grade went to Cabramatta Reds scrummag- Roeth 45 pts —an excellent way to start Karen Baillie with 39.5 Skinner (17th). Next week visitor Francis Murugan ing was great. th 5 : Mick Martin and Ed any event. Young Adam from Kerry and Jill on 41. will be week 2 of 3 in the with 67 net from Ray With only min- Garland 45 pts c/b Roeth really enjoyed Next week will be the Golf Club Championship played Hodson on 68 and C Grade utes to go in the Singles Winner: Bill playing with Corey Lamb, NSW Qualifying 4BBB Par in conjunction with the went to Botany visitor Peter first half the Kennedy 44 pts finishing 4th in the team’s event . August Medal Stroke Smith with 65 net from Reds converted Runner Up: John Martin event, won nearest the pins Thursday 28th July rounds. Jaye Stevens on 66 net. Jill a penalty goal 39 pts on three holes in C Grade The Vets 2 Person Ambrose July 31st Slatter was the leading and soon after Third: Mark Moylan 38 pts —unprecedented in any resulted in Ian Newell and Anthony Lucas from the Lady on the day and has scored a try out c/b Kurri GC has won the qualified for the November wide in the cor- Weekly Challenge with an Girls Goblet playoff. Ball ner which wasn't excellent 41 point round winners were: Wayne converted. At Helen Lowing, Proprietor & Licencee-in-Charge from Andrew Campbell Drayton 68, Wade Attewell half time the who recorded 40 points 69, Tristain Balazic v69, scores were August 2nd Grahame Sheldon 69, Ben locked at 8-all. 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SPORT PJRC Reds way with an 80 - 20 point down the side- Report 30th win, Maitland reminded the line. An injury team that teamwork and utilis- midway through July 2016 ing each of their strengths is the first half had JUNIORS the key to the game. Go the us down to 14 The Under 8's Reds! players but we continued their Under 10’s hosted Mere- still managed to winning run as they met Mait- wether at home at SPCC. The be in the game land Grey at the new home Reds were keen to avenge their behind 15-12 at ground of St Philip's. This loss to the Slime from early in half time. Losing week’s game was the tradi- the season and at half time the a second player tional Pink round supporting Reds were only down three through injury Breast Cancer research, thank tries. The Reds front row were in the second half you to all the Under 8's parents once again strong and the ruck really had us in who supported, not only with and maul was a very even trouble and al- dressing the players in their contest. Jack Wills, Oscar Dent though the boys Pink socks but also for their and Man of the Match, Callum battled coura- efforts in running a Pink cake Barr were strong in the ruck geously it was too stall to add a few more dollars both securing and stealing ball much with East to the fundraising generated by for the Reds. Alec Gough, TC eventually win- this special round. Metcalfe and Zac Cox worked ning 37-19. Riley To the game itself, and this hard in defence. The Slime ran Walters had a week really was Lachlan L's in some easy points out wide great game and week. The strength training he in the second half coming showed tremen- has been doing was rewarded away with the win however the dous courage with a well- earned try as Lach- Reds played a solid game all standing up to the lan pushed his way through a match. Well done boys. opposition. Cairo tight Maitland defence to get Saturday 30th July saw the Mathenson con- over the line. Points on the day Under 12's travel to Mayfield tinues to surprise were also shared by Lucas, to tackle the much larger East with his improve- Lachy E, Ash and Ty- boys, with only 15 players ment in the second row, while Group 21 First Grade Leaders Board after final 2016 round. son. Hugo and Jarrod were available it was always going Charlie Russell had his best there in constant support and to be tough. The boys played game of the year showing he is Eli, Noah and Felix gained some exceptional rugby scor- starting to really understand the valuable possession of the ball ing the possibly their best game. The coach was ex- as they cleaned out the Mait- rugby try of the year with a tremely happy with effort and land pack time and again. 50m pick and go forward drive the way these boys played. While the score line went the

Group 21 First Grade first Semi final Singleton Greyhounds were defeated by the Aberdeen Tigers 34-12. Other results at going to press had not been ob- tained.

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