VOLUME 26 ISSUE 2 April 2019

AboriginalPrime Minister’s Indigenous heritage Advisory Council visit Alastair Crombie Honorary Curator Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre

On 13 February the Hall Members were welcomed School Museum and to the Centre by Honorary Heritage Centre was Curator Alastair Crombie. honoured by a visit from Aunty Matilda’s grandson members of the Prime Reuben House played Minister’s Indigenous didgeridoo to accompany Advisory Council. With her welcome to country the guidance of Ngambri- for us and the visitors, Ngunnawal elder Aunty before the group inspected Matilda House, Council the Halls Creek Aboriginal members wanted to have display and the local stone some direct contact with artefact display ‘Stones that country while in Canberra Speak’. Finally, the group for a Council meeting, took their minibus down and so made visits to an to the creek to view the old family campsite of Aunty magnificent Aboriginal Matilda’s family at Flinders Council members at the Halls Creek scarred tree: Co-Chair scarred tree there. Ms Andrea Mason OAM, Mr Djambawa Marawili AM, Way, Red Hill, and to an While enjoying refresh- Co-Chair Councillor Roy Ah-See, Mr Reuben House, Dr Aboriginal site at Pialligo, Matilda House, Ms Susan Murphy and Councillor Ted Fraser. ments with us, Council before coming to the Centre. members shared wisdom As a National Council, members are naturally and experience in a most natural and engaging way, drawn from a number of far-flung places, which was greatly appreciated. Aunty Matilda and our including the Kimberley, central Australia, Torres volunteers discussed the idea of incorporating some local Strait and Arnhem Land. Members are highly Aboriginal language and voices into our display, and Andrea regarded, pre-eminent thinkers and practitioners. Mason noted that it was International Year of Indigenous The Council’s role is to advise Government on Languages. Other Council members told us of the practical changes which can be made to improve challenge that still remains in educating future generations the lives of Indigenous peoples. about our country’s Aboriginal history. ‘Stories in Dirt’ The ‘Halls Creek Aboriginal and the accompanying Sites Zone’ extends about remnant woodland, as a 1800 metres along the place of special value within creek margins in public open the Hall Heritage Precinct. space or rural leased land, upstream from the Barton ‘Stories in Dirt’ is the Highway to the back of the user-friendly name for showground. In 2001 when a ‘geoarchaeological the Hall Village Heritage assessment of the Halls Precinct was included in the Creek Aboriginal Sites ACT Heritage Register, Halls Zone’ recently undertaken Creek was recognised, due by two leading scientists – to the frequency of recorded Dr Philip Hughes and Dr Aboriginal stone artefacts, Marjorie Sullivan. . . . continued on page 4 Out and aboutout . . . Greetings from the Easter Services at St Michael’s about ALPACAS FOR SALE new Anglican Priest Hello! I have already spent some time in Hall, including the last Christmas Eve service, but I will officially commence duties as the Priest for St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church at the 11am service on Sunday 31 March. Palm Sunday 14 April, 11am This follows an Induction service by Bishop Good Friday 19 April, 11am – Combined Owners downsizing Trevor Edwards as the Priest for the Parish of Churches Stations of the Cross procession Females and wethered males available Charnwood and Hall to be held at St Barnabas beginning at the car park on the corner of at very reasonable prices. Charnwood at 2pm on Saturday 30 March. Hall Cricket Team played the ACT Blind Cricket Club Barton Hwy and Victoria St (Yass end) and For more information contact John: Visitors are most welcome at both services. in March. 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2 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 3 Out and aboutout . . . ‘Stories inmuseum Dirt’ . . . continued from page 1 Museum MusingsmuseumAlastair Crombie about Honorary Curator With support from the Student internships / volunteers Hall Women’s Rugby Progress Association, Transport As a result of getting a list of projects registered Canberra and City Services, photos: with CareerHub at the University of Canberra Bob Richardson local landowners and ACT’s we have had enquiries from six students so far, Representative Aboriginal Organisations, the Hall three of whom have settled on a project. This is School Museum and Heritage Centre applied exceptionally rewarding – to have bright young for a grant from ACT Heritage in May 2018, and (mainly) students wanting to come and work with was awarded a grant of $7,120 in October 2018. us, getting much more achieved than we would Fieldwork for the project took place in January otherwise, and to learn from them. this year, with help and advice from Aboriginal representatives, and the report was completed A taste of Brass by the end of February. Come and get a taste of brass on the grass – The researchers present a fascinating view of how Sunday 14 April at 1.00pm. To be graced again by Halls Creek evolved over the past 10,000 years – local bloke David Kilby. Food and drink will be from a shallow, marshy chain of ponds to the deeply available from around 12 noon for those who Richard and Amelia Southwell setting off from their family incised and mainly dry creek we know today – and want to grab a lunch. This annual event is the farm ‘Brooklands’ to Wattle Park Church. Apparently they point (in rather technical language!) to where in the major fund-raising activity for the museum; there went via Glenwood station and Church Lane. sediment profile Aboriginal cultural materials are will be a raffle and a bucket collection as usual. most likely to be found. New exhibition for Heritage ‘The swampy meadows and ponds along Halls Creek Festival were a very rich resource zone frequented by Aboriginal The brass concert will be preceded by people. Such areas are a regional focus of archaeological the opening of our latest exhibition – evidence of Aboriginal culture. They provided reliable ‘Selected Spaces’ – which will tell the water, game animals, plant foods, medicine, bark for stories of six district homesteads and construction and reeds to make string and baskets. The the pioneer families associated with camps occupied by Aboriginal people to make tools and them. Through photos, maps, plans and equipment, cook and process food and socialise, were on stories you will learn something of the drier and higher ground along the creek edge. family histories of the Shumacks of The combination of mature eucalypts, mature enough to ‘Springvale’, the Kilbys of ‘Lands End’, have cut bark slabs from, at least one visually-impressive the Southwells of ‘Brooklands’ and scarred tree, artefact scatters and artefact-bearing ‘Parkwood’, the Camerons and Gribbles sediments has created a cultural landscape that is of ‘Glebe Farm’, and the Hatches of rarely conserved in urban areas, making the Halls Creek ‘Rosewood’. The exhibition will be Aboriginal Sites Zone an important landscape area.’ opened at 11.00am on Sunday 14 April by Dr Barbara Dawson who some The project report has been sent to all the years ago authored a fascinating article stakeholders mentioned above and will be the about an imagined journey on the old subject of further presentations in the future. Weetangera Road. The exhibition takes Meanwhile the study has greatly enhanced us back down that road to meet some understanding of the early life of Halls Creek and Children of Robert and Mary Hatch (1888). The Hatch family’s of the best known pioneer families who the Aboriginal cultural values associated with it. ‘Rosewood’ farm was only a couple of miles downstream from lived in what is now the district of Belconnen. Hall on Halls Creek, now CSIRO land. ‘Fooling around in Flannels’ While about to open a new exhibition for this year’s Heritage Festival we are also beginning to prepare for the 2020 Festival. We propose to create an exhibition in partnership with the Canberra District Historical Society telling the story of cricket on the Limestone 8:00 am – 5:30 pm weekdays Plains – ‘Fooling around in Flannels’. If you have an interest in the history and growth of 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday cricket in Canberra we would be delighted to hear from you. Both Ginninderra and Hall had top teams at different times; we will be telling you all aboutmuseum them! 4 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 5 President’s pagepresident Peter Toet presidentTCCS will engage directly with the Village of Hall and District Progress Hall Park Initiative 2. The open nature of this site would not meet the Association as well as other Stephen Alegria, the Executive Branch original design intent for the bike track as it did interested parties in Hall to take Manager of City Presentation, from not provide a sufficiently diverse or interesting this project forward. We will keep City Services at the Transport Canberra experience as would have been the case with a trail you informed as TCCS proceeds with organising the and City Services Directorate (TCCS) in the through bushland. co-design process. We look forward to agreeing on ACT Government kindly made an important Against this backdrop, Stephen described the ACT the best upgrade to the playground in Hall that can presentation to the meeting of the Progress Government initiative: The Better Suburbs Play Spaces be afforded within the resources available. Association Committee on 20 February 2019. Forum. This consultative group has developed a Please feel free to approach any committee member priorities framework for Stephen gave some Nature play with your ideas on this project or any other matters developing play spaces at Giralang background to the at Giralang affecting Hall and the district: across Canberra. TCCS is community-funded now using the principles Peter Toet, President proposal for a recreational in the framework to Tony Morris, Vice President Margaret Monahan trail around the creek, implement current • Take a community-led co-design process with first put forward in 2016. Olga Minion, Secretary Phil Robson projects and as a starting specific consideration of Heritage values. He acknowledged the John Starr, Treasurer George Southwell point for a wider Play considerable community- John Burns Heather Wilford Space Strategy. By email, Stephen provided more specific next steps: based funding and in-kind Peter Howard Robert Yallop support as well as the 1. Quality over quantity: 1. TCCS will organise a co-design process to extensive consultation Hall playground getting the right mix that engage community members including children. undertaken. Stephen delivers value (value of 2. The co-design will identify a staged approach to explained the TCCS role play, value for investment, inform how to best use current funding as well Rugby as land custodian is to leverage value of existing as provide a basis and direction for seeking at Hall Oval support and facilitate, assets etc.). future funding. including seeking required approvals (including from 13 April Hall Bushrangers v Queanbeyan Heritage). He confirmed that the heritage decision of 2. Connecting the community (physically and socially) 3. Resulting concept plans will be made available 27 April Hall Bushrangers v Easts last October did not support the proposed location – co-locate play spaces with existing amenities. for input by Hall residents and others with an and an alternative proposal is to be explored. Stephen 3. Play spaces are inclusive. interest. 4 May Hall Bushrangers v Gungahlin Eagles wanted the committee to help acknowledge the past 11 May Hall Bushrangers v Tuggeranong Vikings 4. Play spaces enhance physical and mental wellbeing. 4. More detailed plans will be prepared to inform and reset to ensure the community contributions can ACT Heritage and seek formal 2nd Grade Kick-off 1.30pm be put to the best use to enhance Hall. 5. Play spaces enhance and preserve the natural advice about approvals required. environment. 1st Grade Kick-off 3.00pm By way of additional information, last October the 5. The necessary approvals process will 6. Equity across the city (number, variety, location). Don’t forget to bring your used beverage containers advice from the Heritage Council was to explore be undertaken. down to oval to be recycled. the use of ‘site D’ (near the polocrosse grounds) for The Better Suburbs Play Spaces Forum included a 6. If approved, works will be implemented. For more information on Hall Rugby Club the bike track. TCCS has explained that Site D was significant focus on ‘Nature Play’ – the use of relatively visit the website: hallbushrangers.com.au rejected as an alternative site for two reasons: low cost, sustainable ways to enhance play quality 1. Site D has historically been recognised for the and diversity through the use of logs, water and past 42 years as a playing surface for the Hall other natural materials, often to augment existing A unique Polocrosse Club. Co-locating a bike track in this facilities. Examples are at Giralang shops, Telopea Park, BED & BREAKFAST vicinity would not allow for a flat fit for purpose Tuggeranong Town Park and O’Connor. Experience surface to ensure rider/horse safety. Stephen finished his presentation to the committee by outlining the following steps for the way forward for Hall: A unique BED & BREAKFAST Experience@hopsandvinehall • Accept that original plans for trail cannot progress.

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6 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 7 fire safety Springfield Rural Fire Brigade Rebecca Morrison Dumping in the Kaveneys Road/Wallaroo area by John Connelly President A number of recent articles in the Canberra Times have way around. The Director of Planning sets the agenda This bushfire danger period, as is the case every Two years ago highlighted the issue of dumping in the Kaveneys Road which is all neatly laid out before the meeting with bushfire danger period, hundreds of bushfire when there was / Wallaroo area. Many of these are ‘legal’ in that they every motion predetermined. The councillors are simply fighters put their lives on the line. In extraordinary a fire at the top receive almost automatic unanimous approval by the Yass required to vote for the motions with no dissent. I have heat they fought the hundreds of out of control of Mount Spring Valley Council. Some are illegal and have no approval. observed that trivial matters like installing a new seat bushfires. From Tasmania, where they experienced Terry was there in a local park generate The excessive number their hottest and driest January ever to Queensland helping out. I a lot of discussion by of approved dumping where they experienced for the first time ever won’t tell you his Council but significant operations along ‘catastrophic’ bushfire conditions and teams from age other than to say it is venerable and like at every matters such as a dumping Kaveneys Road are every state and territory were there to help out. other fire his calm presence was of great comfort and application are just ticked of particular concern. reassurance to his neighbours as they watched the fire off as a group, unanimous As I write this some of them are still fighting those No less than five being brought under control. approval, no need for even fires today and others will be out there when next have been approved discussion. they are needed, which could be this afternoon along that road since or tomorrow. And across the country those who 2014. Council’s own In a recent Canberra volunteer their time and risk their lives do so, often traffic counter figures Times article (Monday in devastating and heartbreaking circumstances. suggest up to 300 18 February) the Director truck movements a of Planning is quoted as These people are amazing and I want to take time photo: Canberra Times day along Kaveneys admitting that 148 trucks to acknowledge the achievements of just one of Road. This is completely unacceptable on a rural per day (counted by a local resident ) is ‘excessive’. them – Terry Birtles OAM – who was recognised residential road where residents would have chosen to The 300 trucks per day recorded by Council’s own in the 2019 Australia Day Awards with an Order of move there to enjoy a quiet rural existence. traffic count would therefore seem to be totally ‘over Australia Medal. Terry and Grace Birtles pictured here at the opening of the top’. Truck movements need to be significantly The Shire as a whole receives very minimal financial the Springfield Brigade Springrange Road Fire Shed on reduced to say 50 per day maximum. 20 September 2009. The Shed is dedicated to the benefit (of the order of a few thousand dollars) from memory of Bill Gouge, a volunteer fire-fighter from the these approvals and the local residents receive a very I therefore publicly ask the cCouncillors account for Springfield Brigade who died on 5 February 1985 from significant negative impact on their lifestyle. their actions in continually and recklessly approving burns sustained whilst fighting bushfires at Bookham. dumping applications which bring minimal benefit to The question needs to asked and answered ‘Why the Shire as a whole and very significant negative I know Terry would also want me to tell you that does Council continue to unanimously approve such impact on the lifestyle of their constituents. everything he has done could not have been achieved developments?’. I have written emails to all councillors without the love, support and endless patience of his and the Director of Planning asking this question but wife Grace and that the OAM belongs as much to her have received no response from any of them. That is as it does to him. why I am writing this article to perhaps elicit some response. Councillors seem to not understand their Congratulations Terry and Grace – you are remark- role in a democracy. They are the ones who should be Terry and Grace able and much loved members of our community and determining what happens in the Shire as far as planning our brigade. Your companionship, your commitment Terry has served as a bushfire fighter with is concerned. The executive officers (the General and your compassion is an inspiration. Thank you Springfield Brigade ever since moving to the Manager and the Director of Planning) are just that, they for all you have done and all the many ways you have district many years ago. He has also been an active execute the will of the Council, that is the meaning of helped our community through the good times and Committee Member with the Brigade serving the term. In the case of the Yass Valley Council it is my the tough times. We salute you. tirelessly in many roles and most recently as impression from attending quite a number of Council Secretary and before that as President. Contact: 0407 943 813 meetings that the Yass Valley Council works the other email: [email protected] Terry received his OAM for Services to the Community and not only has he been a committed volunteer with the Springfield Brigade but he has BEAUTIFUL GARDENS brought his dedicated, thoughtful, compassionate, good humoured and balanced approach to by DOG TRAP DESIGN volunteering with a range of other organisations, most notably Lifeline and the Uniting Church garden design consultant & horticulturist where he worked on poverty alleviation. In between times he has also managed to write LISA WALMSLEY two books, the most recent being Charles Robert Scrivener, The Surveyor who Sited Australia’s National email: [email protected] Capital Twice and which was published by the web: www.dogtrapdesign.com.au 0428 275 701 National Library Press.

8 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 9 • Easter long weekend 19 to 22 Poachers Pantry April – Good Friday CLOSED, Walking 100 kilometres for diabetes though hop on in over the The guided trek will entail five days of walking, Things are smoking at Poachers weekend and enjoy our a la In October this year local woman covering 100kms, starting at Apollo Bay and Pantry with many things coming carte lunch, including Monday. Catherine Karabin will take on the ending at The Twelve Apostles. Each day walkers up not to be missed. challenge of walking 100kms along the will cover 14km-23kms. The terrain will include • ANZAC DAY Thursday 25 • Enjoy our new menu that has just Great Ocean Road to raise funds and creeks, rainforests, beaches, roads, stairs and April – we will be closed in awareness for diabetes. been introduced with our gorgeous walking tracks. remembrance of our soldiers. smoked artisan meats accompanied by Catherine is joining Diabetes NSW/ACT To prepare for the trek Catherine has added to local sourced produce. If you want to wander • Don’t miss out on attending our Wedding Open & Qld for their fifth annual Great Ocean her usual exercise routine by joining Brindabella our vineyard, our tour of our vineyards and wine Night on Friday 10 May 2019. Meet our Road Trek to make a difference for Bushwalking Club and and has been walking tasting is still available until the end of April. fabulous wedding team who can run through people living with diabetes and those yet with them twice a week in bushland and hilly everything you need to know about planning your to be diagnosed. Catherine is a Type 2 environments around the ACT and NSW. She also special day. You also have the chance to have a sit diabetic and says the work of Diabetes has a new friend and mentor, Jill Wicklander, who down dinner on the night to try our wedding menu. NSW & ACT, and the various services has walked the Great Ocean Road before and they have provided her with over the Special price of $65pp for a three-course dinner. Catherine Karabin 820km on the Camino de Santiago in Spain last year. years have inspired her. Our preferred suppliers will be on show for If you would like to support Catherine, and Diabetes NSW you to meet. Diabetes is the fastest growing condition in & ACT, there is a donation tin at Hall Farm Supplies or you Australia, with around 1.3 million people diagnosed • Make Mum feel super special this Mother’s Day can make a donation to her Everyday Hero page: and a further 500,000 undiagnosed. Almost 300 give.everydayhero.com/au/catherine-karabin Sunday 12 May and treat her to a two- people are diagnosed with diabetes everyday. course brunch or four-course lunch. Last years trek had 19 walkers and raised $43,344. The money raised from this event goes towards – creating delicious stories – providing programs, services and support for those living with diabetes and their families and carers. Programs include community services, public campaigns to address common misconceptions around Situated between Hall and Murrumbateman. diabetes and crucial research, all of which would not be possible climate wine. without fundraising. Brunch: Sat & Sun, 9:30–11:30am Smokehouse Restaurant Lunch: Fri– Sun, 12 to 3pm

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Manson clan – Greg, Vicki or Scott – it’s a very very bargain the couple had fun with the theme decorating She learnt of the ‘Black Cloud’ over her about 10 years lucky day. the wedding with lots of black cats and horseshoes. ago when she was diagnosed with a rare type of There was lots of interest in the unusual Friday 13 ovarian cancer and she was determined to transcend On Friday 13 September 1968, two weeks after wedding and Patricia was a stunning bride, named it and not let it dominate her life. Following treatment Patricia Anne Garland’s 21st birthday, she married Neil Bride of the Week in the far north of Scotland’s and weird and not so wonderful side effects she would Manson in Aberdeen Scotland. From this day and for Aberdeenshire. over 50 years Patricia brought vibrance, quirkiness, often not have a comfortable night but in the morning generosity and Indeed Pat and Neil considered the 13th was lucky, she would snap out of it, put on a brave and bright face, loyalty to everyone reaching their 50 wedding anniversary last year. But Pat insists the hot guy in the middle (Darth) is just a and once interacting with people they would never she met, including many more anniversaries were celebrated as every good friend and not the husband. Neil is in far right. Neil know. The conversation was about their lives, not hers the members of Friday the 13th was cause for celebration. is an Emeritus Professor at ANU and his secret topic is unless she had some fun news. ‘Don’t ask me how Hall community. to do with diamonds! 12 of the family are in the picture. I am, as that might remind me’. The treatment over Pat and Neil had three children Greg, Vicki and Scott, The 13th (Linda) is taking the photograph. the 10 years had its down side but usually she could At the end of three partners and seven grand children – total family find a positive. An obvious example was she found it January this year of 13 all living within 20 minutes of Hall. Greg (son) and Linda and their two children Fin and uncomfortable to wear tight fitting ‘normal’ shoes and Hall lost one of Halley live on Springfield Valley Farm. Greg initially earned found loose fitting CROCS much better. She turned its more delightful After Pat and Neil left Scotland in 1968 the fast life in his money as an electrician and spent it as a farmer but this round to have the most amazing colorful footwear. and colourful fringe California continued for several years. For example, now does pretty well as a farmer as well.Vicki (daughter) At her 70th she had the grand children walking the dwellers – Patricia Pat thought she was working for the Mafia and was and Rowan live in O’Connor with their children Calad plank and avoiding the CROCS. Manson, aged 71. convinced when the whole company disappeared and Casha. Vicki’s heroics are with sorting out the issue overnight. She could entertain you for ages with with the Murray Darling Basin Authority. Pat lived for the unbelievable story of her time in Hollywood. last 10 years in Scott (son) and Cassie live with children Kobie, Zac and Springfield Valley Pat returned to the United Kingdom but then came to Issabel in Crace. Scott earned his reputation on the off Nanima Road Australia in 1973 as Neil had a position at the Australian soccer fields of Canberra but now has to settle as an near Hall and National University (ANU). Pat obtained a position electrician installing solar systems. participated in most at the Australian Institute of Sport. This was very appropriate has her family has many sport contacts. In particular her father Victor was a tennis and table of the Hall district tennis international and Scottish champion in both. activities. Pat held the position of Secretary to the Head at the Celebrating her 70th birthday Patricia was born in Institute of Sport for well over 13 years and in her Aberdeen Scotland on 28 August 1947 to Victor and position she was very well respected. She held the Anne. She worked at the University of Aberdeen position for many changes of Head at AIS. When the when she became romantically involved with Neil Prime Minister such as Bob would visit they would ‘Beware of the CROCS’ held up by Pat. Manson, a postgraduate student at the University. The know and first approach Pat. After 10 minutes catch- Don’t fall off or crocs will get you! couple got engaged one full moon in 1968. up and probably telling them their star sign she would realise she was supposed to introduce the new Head She got great pleasure interacting with her family The number 13, and in particular Friday the 13th, was standing nearby! Oopps! of 13 and the greatest joy was having fun with her considered unlucky and superstitious in Scotland. seven grand children. She had them to the cinema late When arranging their wedding they discovered many Pat (or Patrice as she often preferred) would treat January – ice-cream and popcorn and good fun – totally bargains were to be had if they had their wedding on everyone with the same respect and we all got to innocent as to what was to happen a few weeks later. know and enjoy this bubbly colourful character. They were shattered as we all are.

12 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 13 out about An occasional column Experiments in Happiness by the Smiling Kangaroo atat thethe The Attitude of Gratitude National Sheep Dog Trial National Sheep Dog Trial ‘When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you Championships Championships take things for granted or take them with gratitude.’ G. K. Chesterton

Oh to have superpowers! Able to leap tall buildings, the more we see these positive stop speeding bullets or get the tax return in on time. things the more we see and this There are lots of things we wish we could do or be and in turn helps to build our resilience and wellbeing. sometimes our wishing inspires us to strive – to study One gratitude activity that makes a great addition to a something new, to travel, to experiment, to save – to regular family mealtime is The Roses and A Thorn. You are Hall preschoolers at the Sheepdog Trials be, as the self help gurus say, our best self. looking for more roses than thorns and But a lot of the time our wishing can this activity teaches us to look for the turn into complaint and envy as we good and not just complain about the see that others have things we do not. bad. And that cycle of complaint becomes • What three roses were you given today? a downward spiral that saps our self- (Best parts of the day) esteem and confidence leading to a • What was the one thorn amongst the sense of defeat and misery. rose? (Most challenging part of the day) Gratitude is a superpower that can turn around that cycle of complaint. Studies have shown gratitude can Someone once said - Gratitude turns what we have into improve our health and mean we experience less enough. Why not give it a go? Or if you want to start aches and pains and it can improve our relationships small just say thank you and make someone’s day! with others all while increasing our self-esteem and So thanks for reading and may your today be a lovely resilience. day indeed. There are many other benefits of gratitude as well. Be brave life is joyous! The Smiling Kangaroo According to a study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being spending just 15 minutes jotting P.S. For a delightful gratitude pick me up - search for the down a few grateful sentiments before bed improves 5-minute film,Everyone Matters Movement on YouTube. sleep. A recent article on the BBC News Website suggested the following six Gratitude Questions explored in a journal every day may not only help you sleep better but can also help shift our mindset and Hall Village Motors enable us find more happiness in our life. Mon–Fri phone: 6230 2288 The questions are: In the last 24 hours – 7:30am–5:30pm • What experiences, however mundane, gave you pleasure? Saturday • What praise and feedback did you receive? 8:00am–2:00pm Your LOCAL servo! • What were the moments of pure good fortune? Domestic and Proprietors: Tony & Amy Hazelton • What were your achievements, however small? fax: 6241 7281 commercial asphalt placement specialists • What made you feel grateful? • How did you express kindness? Repairs and www.bbc.com/future/story/20181016-how-to- Phone 6230 2223 restorations boost-your-mood-with-one-10-minute- exercise Other studies have found gratitude not only reduces No job too big stress, but may also play a major role in overcoming or too small trauma. One such study with returned service people found those with higher levels of gratitude experienced Maintenance Carpentry/Joinery, Tiling, Painting, Plastering Obligation free lower rates of post-traumatic stress disorder. Another • • • Roo ng • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Wardrobes & Laundries quotes found gratitude was a major contributor to resilience • Gardening following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001. Property Image Consultant

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14 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 15 Parvovirus cases in Canberra and surrounds Hall Vet Surgery Plants that survivegardening veterinary by Lisa Walmsley Recently there have been multiple cases of Canine and rebalance electrolytes, pain relief to ensure the I don’t need to tell you what a difficult summer this Parvovirus reported by veterinarians in Canberra patient remains comfortable and medication to control had been on so many levels and our gardens have 9 Forsythia – this burst to life with bright yellow and it’s surrounds. Parvovirus is a highly contagious vomiting and nausea. Patients may require treatment in not been immune to the devastation of our extreme flowers in spring, then attractive green foliage. and potentially fatal virus that causes extreme hospital for many days before recovering. weather patterns. 10 Creeping phlox – if you are craving colour and vomiting and diarrhoea leading to dehydration, The good news is that Parvo is a preventable virus and The satisfaction and joy I have as a seasoned gardener have tricky soil, this is the plant for you. It grows a lethargy, septicemia and even death in severe cases. is covered in your dog’s normal C3/C5 vaccination. We is the result of a lot of patience, time and experience. carpet of gorgeous blooms over rocks or in your garden beds. This virus can be spread recommend that puppies have Along with a fair bit of trial and error, taking some directly through contact with three vaccinations at 6-8 weeks, chances with plants and hopefully watching them 11 Indian Hawthorn – I mention this plant for an infected dog, through faeces 10-12 weeks and 16 weeks of thrive but sometimes fail. only one reason, it is heavily promoted as easy age. They also require a booster or indirectly through items like When starting out in your garden you don’t always and wonderful to grow in this region. I have never vaccination at around 15 months water bowls, collars and leashes have the time, effort or dollars to make a lot of errors. seen this plant grow well, particularly in country of age and then a booster every or the hands or clothing of Here I am going to give you a list of plants that are gardens – it hates wind. My suggestion, proceed three years for life. people that have touched an easy to grow and maintain, that will give you the with caution. infected dog. Parvovirus can We’d like to take this opportunity confidence to move on to plants that require a 12 Autumn Joy Sedum – this sedum is a also remain active in infected to remind new puppy owners little more care. wonderful hardy perennial. Drought tolerant and soil for years, such as at ovals that your dog is not covered wonderful bird feed. or dog parks where an infected Check out these 20 plants, until 10 days after their second dog has been. practically guaranteed to 13 Dusty Miller – Silver C3 vaccination and you should provide beauty to your garden ragwort or Jacobaea Dogs less than one year of age avoid taking your dog to public with minimal effort and not maritima, this lacy silver are most at risk, however older places like foot paths, dog parks much water. (Not necessarily annual that can grow un-vaccinated dogs can also and ovals until they have received my favourites but tried and year after year. Once contract the disease. all three vaccinations. If you are true resilience.) established is requires little unsure of your puppy or adult care and happily tolerates Most dogs will recover with 1 Heuchera Coral dog’s vaccination status please heat and drought. aggressive supportive treatment contact your vet. If you notice Bells – once established, if started early. The main focus decreased appetite, vomiting, little maintenance keeps 14 Gold thread cypress of treatment is intravenous diarrhoea or lethargy in your pet this plant in good shape – big statement plant, fluids to replace lost fluids please call your vet ASAP. with interesting foliage evergreen, slow growing and small spikes of and eye catching with flowers. seemingly gold foliage.

2 Nandina Domestica Rosemary 15 Hostas – Ground cover – also know as sacred bamboo, with wonderful foliage in a range of greens. Easy lush green foliage, white flowers and to grow once established but watch out for snails. red berries create many seasons of interest. 16 Lambs ears – mat forming ground cover with 3 Aucuba japonica – spotted laurel, an easy spears of purple flowers requiring no maintenance. going evergreen shrub that works well as a 17 Roses – some consider roses tricky, but really foundation plant or as a hedge. It has a slow they are not, for fragrance and show, a must have growth habit, so not high maintenance. plant in your garden. 4 Marigold – one of the best bang for your buck 18 Creeping juniper – this is the plant you can plants, grows anywhere and if you have the right grow that thrives on neglect. No matter your conditions, self seeds. soil or climate it will grow. The ultimate low 5 Canna Lillies – this is a no nonsense plant, maintenance foundation plant. bright orange, red or yellow blooms above lush 19 Lavender – another fragrant plant that provides foliage that can reach up to around two metres - joy, with very little care. plant them where they can grow freely. 20 Lomandra tanika – this is a native grass 6 Rosemary – a perennial evergreen herb, that has a lovely soft appearance and add a great a must have in every garden. different texture to your garden. 7 Salvia – also sage, a herb and perennial with Sometimes in a garden it is important to have things hundreds of varieties that are all awesome. that grow and thrive which can also mean growing 8 Catmint – this has a strong fragrance that I am plants that are not your favourites. But once your not partial to, but it has lovely grey foliage and garden has some establishment and maturity, it gets pretty blue/purple flowers. Cats love it, apparently. easier to grow the plants that are a little fussier.

16 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 17 Saving the World by Rhiân Williams planetary diet The planetary healthplanetary diet consists of: Unhealthy diet diets are the leading cause of ill health One Brussels sprout at a time! worldwide and many species teeter on the edge • vegetables and fruit (550 grams per day) of extinction because of the relentless pace of Civilisation is in crisis. We can no longer feed But there is an amazingly simple thing we can do to land clearing for industrial agriculture, which is our population a healthy diet while balancing • wholegrains (230 grams per day) reverse global warming and you know what – we can devastating the environment as forests are razed planetary resources. If we can eat in a way • dairy products such as milk and cheese do it right now and we don’t need any government and billions of cattle emit climate-warming methane. that works for our planet as well as our bodies, action at all. And best of all it’s cheap, it’s easy and (250 grams per day) the natural balance will be restored. it’s great, not only for the planet’s health, but for our • protein sourced from plants, such as lentils, The planetary diet is a win-win. It’s pretty simple – Richard Horton and Tamara Lucas own as well. peas, nuts and soy foods (100 grams per day) really, we just need to eat a lot less meat and dairy Editorial in the Lancet on the Planetary Diet and a lot more fruit and vegetables and whole The EAT-Lancet Commission brought together 37 • small quantities of fish (28 grams per day), grains. January 2019 was Australia’s hottest ever leading experts in nutrition, agriculture, chicken (25 grams per day) and red meat month on record. It followed on from ecology, political sciences and (14 grams per day) Yeah, I know if you love your meat this diet is asking you to make some big changes. But if we do make the hottest December ever. But we environmental sustainability, from • eggs (1.5 per week) know that – we don’t need to know 16 countries. Over two years these changes, our children and our grandchildren what the Bureau of Meteorology has just they mapped the links between • small quantities of fats (50 grams per day) and and all the creatures with whom we share our confirmed. We all saw the BOM maps food, health and the environment sugar (30 grams per day). environment will still have a habitable planet. and formulated global targets that made Australia look like one giant So let’s do the world and our waistlines a favour for healthy diets and sustainable burning fire as the colour coded heat and adopt the planetary diet and here’s to saving food production and in so doing maps showed the temperatures across the the world by eating our vegetables! country. And we all sweltered through it. developed a ‘planetary health diet’. Scientists are warning that both the pace of It is globally applicable – irrespective of geographic, global warming and its effects may have been economic or cultural background – and locally For more info on the Planetary Diet adaptable. The diet is a ‘flexitarian’ approach to – you can read the report at: underestimated. A piece published in the journal Did you know we lose or throw away around eating. It’s largely composed of vegetables and www.thelancet.com/commissions/EAT Nature states there is a ‘good chance’ that a one-third of all food produced each year? That’s fruits, wholegrains, legumes, nuts and unsaturated temperature rise of 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels enough to feed the world’s hungry four times over, And check out the new Saving the World - One oils. It does include the option of high-quality meat, could arrive by 2030 – in 11 years – if emissions every year. Did you also know one-third of the Brussels Sprout at a Time – a column on page 21 dairy and sugar, but in quantities far lower than are continue unchecked. And that means those drought greenhouse gas emissions that drive global warming with some great Planetary Diet recipe ideas! consumed in many wealthier societies, including and heatwave conditions we have just been through come from food production? Our global food Australia at the moment. will become the good old days. system leads to extensive deforestation and species extinction, while depleting our oceans and fresh water resources. At the moment 800 million people currently go hungry, two billion are malnourished and a M further two billion people are overweight or obese. According to the scientists who did the C C research the food system is broken. 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18 Rural Fringe April 2019 April 2019 Rural Fringe 19 • ideally use ethernet cables instead of Wi-Fi Fatigue, anxiety, depression and Electrosmoghealth in the house, locate the Wi-Fi router healthas far Saving the World Anita Kilby naturopath away as possible from most occupied areas One Brussels sprout at a time! (bedrooms, living rooms) A new food column based on The Planetary Diet • and the big one – turn off the Wi-Fi Have you heard of electrosmog? It’s a term to the damaging effects overnight, while it’s on the whole house LEMONY GREEN BEAN SALAD used for the accumulation of different sources of of EMFs as these cells is bathed in wireless radiation, it will be WITH FIGS AND FETA electromagnetic fields and radiation (EMFs) creating have high concentrations interfering with your repair processes while This green bean salad is crunchy, nutty, salty a stronger source of radiation than each source of calcium channels. you sleep. and bright with both lemon juice and zest. individually. All electrical equipment have an EMF. EMF exposure can How big that field is varies between different types of also break DNA which Children are more vulnerable to the effects equipment. If equipment is plugged in there is an EMF can increase the risk of EMFs as they are still growing, so they are around it regardless if the equipment is turned on or of cancer. Microwave more affected than adults. Always have devices off. We are constantly exposed to EMFs, natural and (or radiofrequency) radiation from mobile phones, on airplane mode when children use them and man-made. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and mobile phone towers were avoid/reduce Bluetooth and wireless device use declared as possible carcinogens in 2011 by the such as playstations. Living beings have their own electromagnetic field. The International Agency for Research on Cancer. external EMFs around us can interfere with our own If you’re not sleeping well, try turning off and field and interrupt the normal function of our cells. The That sounds all doom and gloom. The reality for most unplugging everything electrical in the bedroom research is showing that the biological effect of EMF of us is that we can’t avoid exposure to EMFs. What for a few nights to see if that helps. Also unplug White Cassie photo by exposure is excessive oxidative stress due to excessive we can do though is reduce exposure in our homes, anything electrical on the other side of the wall Ingredients movement of calcium into cells. You can think of particularly in our bedrooms. In most cases simply behind the bed or relocate the bed away from oxidative stress as being like rust forming on iron from increasing the distance between you and electrical and that wall if you can’t turn things off like the • 450g green beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces exposure to water, a process where damaging forms of wireless devices significantly reduces your exposure. fridge or the fuse box. • 1½ tablespoons/22ml fresh lemon juice oxygen are produced that breakdown structures. As a general rule, there is an 80% reduction in • 1½ tablespoons/30ml extra virgin olive oil radiation exposure by being just one foot (30cm) away There are meters to measure the level of In the body oxidative stress particularly affects from the device. EMFs if you’re concerned your health issues • 1 teaspoon/5ml raw honey our nervous system, damaging nerve cells, altering are related to EMF exposure. You can hire neurotransmitters and hormone production, interfering Simply ways to reduce your EMF exposure include: basic meters to test your home or make an • ½ teaspoon sea salt with sleep quality, normal immune system and heart appointment with me to come to your house • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper function, normal mood regulation and fertility. The • use the speaker on the mobile phone and don’t to test it. Building biologists are the experts in heart, brain, and reproductive organs are susceptible hold it to your head, wired or air-tube headsets are identifying and remediating EMF exposure. • Strips of lemon zest from one small or half good options a large lemon cut into thin slivers • keep your mobile away from your body when not There is a lot of conflicting evidence about the • ½ cup, roughly chopped flat leaf parsley in use health effects of EMFs. It pays to look at who is funding the research and if they are using • 113g feta cheese, (preferably sheep’s milk) cut into

Hall • try not to use mobiles/Bluetooth in vehicles, the real world situations in the studies. Several chunks signal bounces around inside the metal shell of the European countries have been concerned • 4-6 fresh figs, cut into large chunks vehicle increasing your exposure Natural enough about their effects to ban or restrict • 1/3 cup/37g hazelnuts (or any nuts you like) toasted • use devices on the table not your lap, don’t rest Wi-Fi in schools – better to be safe than sorry and roughly chopped T herapies them near your stomach/groin while using them with children’s health! Some sources for further information are: • 3 tablespoons/30g shelled hemp seeds • minimise Bluetooth use, turn if off if you’re not Regain your health www.orsaa.org using it https://theemfguy.com Instructions and vitality • go back to the corded home phone, DECT www.wifi-in-schools-australia.org 1. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cordless phones emit signals constantly water and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water Sick of feeling tired? to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 1-2 minutes Hormones wreaking havoc? • get rid of baby monitors, at least move it as far away from the cot as possible (until just tender), then strain and plunge the beans Ongoing stress, skin or digestive problems? into the ice water. Gently pat dry between two clean Can’t lose weight no matter what you try? • make bedrooms a device free zone, or at the very kitchen towels and set aside while making the dressing. least put them on airplane mode All your tests come back normal 2. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, but you still t don’ feel right? • don’t charge devices in bedrooms overnight even in honey, salt and pepper. Add the green beans to bowl airplane mode Call Naturopath Anita Kilby and toss. • unplug unnecessary electrical equipment and cords 6230 9680 or 0411 494 680 3. Add the chopped parsley, feta cheese, figs, hazelnuts, near the bed, move alarm clocks and lamps to the and hemp seeds and gently toss to combine. Season New Location– 1255 Barton Highway, Wallaroo other side of the room to taste and serve. hallnaturaltherapies.com.au • move away from appliances while they are Confidentiality guaranteed operating, unplug them when not in use from: Gourmande in the Kitchen

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Out and aboutout . . . Fromeditorial the Editor Community consultationdistrict commences about for Parkwood Planning Proposal We know autumn has arrived in Hall when the dust is blowing around the National Sheep Dog Trials and the annual Dog’s Dinner is held at the Pavilion: A huge thank you to everyone involved in putting on this community event – Helen White, Formal community feedback is now sought for the Margaret Morris, Olga Minion, Marion Barnyard, Parkwood Planning Proposal – the NSW part of the Marg Rule, Anne Lomax and Andy Pearson, cross border Ginninderry development. as well as Bill Pearson and his team from the Parkwood Planning Proposal is a very complex Collectors Club who cooked the meats and development proposal, due to its cross border location potatoes. Now we have the Brass Band to Another new hive in Hall - new and environmental significance, and while there are still look forward to on 14 April and the opening nucleus colonies distributed by many issues to resolve this consultation process will of another exhibition at the Museum the same Greg Flowers to Hall Honeys. aim to address any community concerns. Moonrise over Hall day. And the rugby season kicks off at the oval. photos: Paul Porteous Daniel setting up the telescope The 3D model of the development has been set up The regular rhythm and fellowship of at Yass Library to assist the Yass Valley community in photos: Paul Porteus community life in Hall gives us some comfort understanding the size and complexity of the proposal in a world disrupted by violence and hatred. and also encouraging them to provide their feedback. The massacre in New Zealand has shaken us all. I like to think that we can make some The planning proposal documents can be viewed online kind of humble stand against violence and at www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au/our-council/public- extremism with our everyday lives and consultation/ and hard copy at Hall Post Office. interactions; and that kindness begets kindness. Our Smiling Kangaroo advises us on the powers The community is encouraged to provide of such positive attitudes as gratitude (page 15). feedbackfeedback onon thethe proposalproposal priorprior toto 5pm5pm Friday,Friday, I hope in our own small ways we can promote 26 April 2019. kindness and gratitude among ourselves in Hall. I certainly appreciate our spirit of camaraderie and long tradition of community events. The Rural Fringe – ISSN: 1329-3893 Until next time, The Rural Fringe is a community newspaper published in 700 copies every second month by the Village of Hall and District Progress Association Jo Hall Inc (VHDPA) and distributed free to mailboxes of the 2618 postcode. It COMING SOON is also available online at www.hall.act.au This publication is funded by the When you need water, choose CAPITAL WINES CELLAR DOOR advertisements so readers are encouraged to support the businesses advertised. Contributions Everyone is welcome and encouraged to contribute to this publication, particularly Southwell local community groups, however it is at the discretion of the Editor as to whether submitted articles are published or not. These deadlines ensure publication by the 10th of every second month. Water February issue deadline is 10 January FRESH CLEAN PURE DRINKING WATER April issue deadline is 10 March DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR TANKS June issue deadline is 10 May DUST SUPPRESSION August issue deadline is 10 July EVENT WATERING October issue deadline is 10 September POOL FILL AND TOP UP December issue deadline is 10 November LOCALLY SOURCED - LOCALLY OWNED Taste our wine, share a cheese or produce plate It is the policy of the VHDPA that articles which are dominantly about the profit making activity of any group or individual can only be accepted for publication PH 04 7676 2020 or enjoy if the same issue carrying the article has a paying advertisement of similar size. an epicurean tasting of matched wine and food Contributions to [email protected] or PO Box 43 Hall ACT 2618. Advertising rates (per issue) Kyeema Gallery large (quarter page) $80 colour $120 medium (eighth page) $40 colour $60 with exhibitions changing monthly small (three sixteenth page) $30 colour $45

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