March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice

Volume 13 Issue 7 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 February 2008 $2 Team Wattamolla at the Show

This year’s show, although having to From left to right Emily Hilliar, Kate Belamy, Kate Bryce, cope with the absence of the horse Amy Haddon, Emma Baker, Veda FitzSimons. events, was nevertheless an outstanding energy and vitality and epitomises the values event blessed with the best weather for of “good country living”. some years. Fierce competitors one minute and the best of The new program incorporated several pals the next, these young ladies are a great new events and some of the closest finishes advertisment of the team spirit and in the iron person events, haystacking, bike companionship special to the Valley and races and woodchopping. particularly the Wattamolla community. The 2008 show was well supported by local There are more photos and stories inside this businesses which appreciated the sterling efforts issue about the show, which once again proved put in by the commiteee and voluntary helpers. to be the social and cultural highlight of the Our photograph above (taken by Larraine year for the Valley. The environment group with welcome guests Hahlos) captures we believe the essence of Well done everyone. More photos of the show from page 3 News p1–18 S how Time p6-9 K V Bush Retreat p24-25 columns p26-39 Sport p40-41 Directory p44-46 W ot’s on p47 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 2

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Office Bearers Putting together this issue of the person’s sight is just $7. Valley Voice, has once again proved to That is correct! President Carl Leddy be a choice of rich offerings. Just $7 Treasurer Position available Already the sight of 20 million people has been Secretary Larraine Hahlos In the first instance the annual show was Committee Win Palmer blessed with perfect weather, (perhaps as a secured as a result of the campaign, so here is a Sheila Young make up for the absence of the horse events) chance to really make a difference, with a Joan Bray and from that weekend’s activity we are able relatively small outlay, through support of the Laurie De Ville to provide an extensive pictorial coverage. KV Lions efforts to pitch in and give this Editor Carl Leddy I am grateful to Kerrie McLeod, Larraine longstanding project a healthy nudge. Advertising Position available The public meeting held last month as part of a Journalists Joan Bray Hahlos and Duncan Rutherford for their photographic contributions to our review of consultative process by a development company Jenelle Brangwin to involve the community virtually from the Liz Aitken the shows highlights. Ron Bower We are pleased to provide coverage also of beginning of what is likely to a drawn out affair, Wot’s On Position available the revamped tourist facility, previously is covered on page 3. Sports Report Kate Rutherford known as Green Gums which has been The structure of a large public meeting did not Legal Advisers A P Sparke & Broad repositioned by its new owners as the prove suitable for those who had doubts about Computer operator Hope Kennedy Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat (p23-25). the project or those who went with open minds With their fresh approach to the marketing of and were prepared to listen and learn, but it was Editorial Office. the facility if they achieve reasonable success ideal for those implacably opposed to any type telephone (02)-4465 1621 there will be a measureable flow on effect to of development proposed for the Valley, they the Valley economy. were able to interupt at will and fire in questions seeking unequivocal answers and commitments, Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established under On the retail front as well we open a new the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the feature this month, with an emphasis on new when it had been emphasied that the ideas Department of Business & Regional Development). and interesting offerings from a variety of developed up to this point were still conceptual K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support & develop the Valley’s businesses, who are providing a tangible only and the details were yet to firmed up. economic, social & communication infrastructure. The benefit in their support of the Voice, while The land in question still has to traverse the Committee & Assistants are all volunteers, who donate treacherous slope of rezoning, notwithstanding their time and expertise for the benefit of our readers. sharing some of their newer products and All Valley residents, clubs & organisations are invited to services with our readers. the fact that this particular block of land was forward editorial submissions. I also commend you to the regular Lions earmarked for future development by the latest The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to article (Leonine news) on page 10. Development Control Plan, (when Council were income received from local businesses and advertising. Our Lions Club is unquestionably a assisted by a committee of local people) and to powerhouse of community contribution and suggest that rezoning of this block would open DISCLAIMER positive pursuits, always for the benefit of the floodgates to further subdivisions is clearly The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are others and right now there is no let up. misleading and simplistic in the least. made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. It is pleasing to see the development company’s K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not Their participation in the International Lions take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, Campaign SightFirst11, represents an response to (a) posting full details of the letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the sustainability methods and means on their contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All opportunity for their neighbours in the Valley, contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that to participate in a world wide ambitious website, (b) their commitment to further open the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, in public consultation by way of “open days”, (c) breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. endeavour with Lions in their fight against preventable and reversible blindness. setting up of focus groups for both the overall PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW The world wide goal of US$150 million in plan as it is developed and details of particular DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. three years is lagging a, but with typical Lions aspects that emerge. Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt The company claims they want their Kangaroo Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. enthusiasm there is to be a renewed effort to achieve that figure, so as to continue an Valley project to be a pilot and a model for other projects around the state. DEADLINES outstanding effort since the challenge began. The figures are mindblowing. Possibly their first decision will be about public for the April issue of the ‘VOICE’ meetings—not to have any. Carl Leddy The average cost to save or restore one Advertising, Letters to the Editor The Editor Wot’s On , Calender & Sports Report Re: Proposed Privatisation of NSW All letters must be Electricity Supply. March 20, 2008 signed by the writer I am writing to express my strong opposition to Editorial Submissions and give both the privatisation of the NSW Electricity Supply business and home industry. March 22, 2008 phone numbers so Firstly, electricity is one of the most critical letters can be verified. essential services in NSW. Please do not leave your This fact has been recognized by the people and submission until the last day; Mail to : both Liberal and Labour governments of being early is a great help to us. The Editor Australia for 100 years. The question of whether E-mail [email protected] c/o Post Office Kangaroo Valley. 2577 44 651 621 (Continued on page 4) March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 3 Everyone; who is anyone; was there! at the K.V. Show 2008!!

Photos: Left: Paul Tebutt and Monty: Centre The McGregor family and Bliss:

Photos: Left Greg Thompson (environment group) answers a question from Lianne and Des Froneman from Berry. Above: The Berry Town Band

In and Top right Tapstar and Dripette Above: action in the out- woodchopping ring and wet

Dress up time

A gourmet “night out”

Above right: Dawn Daley and Courtney Competitors in the Junior Russell admire the district exhibits: below Ironperson event get tied up. and right,the regatta and haystacking

Shauna Broad (left) and international veteran’s Ironperson competitior, Aileen Martin from Glasgow March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 4

Letters to the Editor (continued ) Secondly, the scientific community consider how this huge development will (Continued from page 2) overwhelmingly agrees that coal-fired power change in very many different ways the gentle the industry would be more efficient in private stations are major contributors to global profile of the environment both they and hands is questionable. warming. visitors to the Valley appreciate and value. Management skill is the determining factor in In the immediate future there is the need for Development of the size and nature proposed achieving efficiency, not private or public major changes to the methods of power by Colys, does not need to be located on that ownership. generation, the level of consumption and the site. It will in fact destroy permanently the However, public ownership offers the pricing structure (i.e. price increases). character of Kangaroo Valley. advantage of equitable supply conditions and The public sector is eminently better equipped If some of the facilities are essential to the pricing to all parts of society. to deal with these changes in a transparent and residents, then those needs can be addressed in Large companies and government departments equitable manner than private enterprise which a more appropriate manner with housing or will have the bargaining power to achieve ultimately is motivated by self-interest and residential care of a scale in keeping with equitable pricing but small businesses and profit. Kangaroo Valley's irreplaceable low-key, rural individuals will not. The NSW government will be abrogating its village character. Yours sincerely Comparable situations include the need for responsibilities if it cedes control of the Angela Saywell unions to improve the bargaining power of electricity supply industry at this point in our The Editor; individuals against the strength of large history. companies and present laws which enable the We don’t need another Telstra fiasco! large supermarkets to buy at prices up to 50- Thirdly, the NSW government made no Get the facts right 60% cheaper than small businesses. mention of privatising the electricity supply Obviously they are able to sell at prices much industry when we went to the polls just 11 If you have read my RFS articles over the years less than a small business and now control months ago. you would see that there have been plenty of 70% of the grocery market. What has happened since then that demands times when wrong addresses and information Is this in the public interest? such a knee-jerk reaction to fund health, have caused lots of confusion. So I thought I Private households and small businesses will education and more power stations? was reading the comedy section of the Valley be the losers if the electricity supply industry is There are other options open to the NSW Voice as I read the letter from a D. Bradley privatised! Government to raise capital for Public Works (ACIS), in the last Valley Voice edition, whom I such as fighting for a more equitable share of gather must live here and was thinking he was GST revenue, or borrowing to build public writing on behalf of some in the community. assets for the future. The only thing that D Bradley seemed to have Why “sell the farm”? got right was his name as the rest of his letter Our State politicians were elected to serve our was either wrong, misinformed or off the mark. needs not to ingratiate themselves with the I will point out where D.Bradley was wrong. captains of industry so that a lucrative job offer Moss Vale Rd runs through Kangaroo Valley will be made when they retire from parliament. and over Hampden Bridge NOT Nowra Rd. Yours sincerely, Nowra Rd which goes from the top of Bryan Barger Barrengarry Mountain, runs towards Moss Vale and terminates at the Illawarra Highway The Editor has No U-Bends ( I guess D Bradley means Big changes likely hairpin bends), not the 7/8 or so that he implied, and is in fact, apart from a few sweeping bends The residents of Kangaroo Valley can be a relatively straight road. Trucks do not justifiablv proud of the beauty of the lovely traverse this section of road as it has a bridge village they have worked hard to protect and with a 10 ton, well signposted, load limit. enhance. There have been times when it seemed to be There is no such thing as a long semi trailer or hard for small businesses to survive: shops and long B-Double. Semi trailers are governed by cafes closing and re-opening in some cases length limits as are B-Doubles so a semi trailer several times. is a semi trailer and measurements are strictly Now that Kangaroo Valley is recognized as a enforced when trucks are put over the pits on beautiful and highly desirable holiday venue, their 6 or 12 monthly inspection. enterprising locals enjoy the economic benefit B-Doubles are permitted to travel on only of this change. designated B-Double routes as are B-Tripples, Unfortunately development can have a roadtrains and certain types of vehicles carrying downside, and the new township proposed by dangerous goods. Moss Vale road is NOT a Colys on a prime site behind the Bowling Club designated B-Double route and therefore B- site is a good example. Doubles do not travel through Kangaroo Valley Residents of Kangaroo Valley are urged to (Continued on page 32)

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If you are selling your property or know someone who is selling their property please contact Marc on. Home 02 9380 7744 Mobile 0437 215 692 or email [email protected] March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 5 Kangaroo Valley Calendar for 2009

Plans are afoot to produce a beautiful calendar for 2009 featuring Kangaroo Valley. It will be produced by Belinda Webster and Diana Jaffray and will be a showcase for valley artists and photographers. They will have space for 13 pictures (it will be a 13 month calendar) and every picture should be beautiful!! The pictures chosen will refer to some aspect of Kangaroo Valley – the scenery, the flora or fauna, the people, the architecture etc. If you have a painting or photograph or drawing you would like to submit for consideration, please let us know. The deadline is May 30, 2008. We will be paying for the reproduction rights, and our aim is to produce a quality product. We can arrange to have works properly photographed if necessary. If a work has already been sold, you would be well advised to get the permission of the owner. In the first instance please contact Belinda Webster on 44 651 259 or email to A sparkling painting of a winter’s mist from the heights at Alcheringa, by Larraine Hahlos [email protected] Fortunately the sustainability principles, prepared by John Brodie will be posted on the Consultation meeting well attended web site www.colys.com.au which will also be More than 100 people attended the fears and concerns, than listen to the a conduit for further feedback about the public meeting, called by Southern Sky presentation by the group’s executives and proposal and its relevance to the Valley. Developments (the joint venture consultant. A spokesman for the group, told the Voice that structure set up by the Colys Group As the purpose of the meeting had been to the idea of an open day, (proposed at the meeting), with maps and drawings to facilitate (developers) and OzzyConnect (finance receive an update on what was in process for the proposal and how following earlier one on one discussions would be held soon, as facilitators)) to receive an update on the would the formation of focus groups to look at proposed development on 60 acres of discussions with the KVCA, Southern Sky had made modifications to their early concepts, it the overall plan and some of the detailed land behind the Bowling Club. was unfortunate that the detail of the concepts, as well as looking at specific As a commendable move for community “sustainability” components for the site were concerns, e.g. traffic generation, job creation, consultation, favourably remarked on by not given a complete hearing, as many of the the residental/commercial mix, the several speakers, the meeting did lose its early questioners demanded specific answers sustainabilty proposals, economies of scale, the way at times as many in the audience about what was clearly indicated were still size and presentation of the development and seemed more determined to talk about their “ideas at the formative stage”. other aspects related to environmental, social and economic factors.

ANZAC Day in the Valley ANZAC DAY, 25 TH April is on a Friday A.P.Sparke & Broad this year and we are expecting a big (Established 1897) attendance with the weekend tourists participating. Solicitors & Attorneys The format will be the same as previous years, with a March from Osborne Park to the Memorial, commencing at 10 am. OBJECTIVE, INDEPENDENT Followed by the Commemorative Service until 11am. ADVICE FOR ALL YOUR The road through the Valley will be closed to LEGAL MATTERS traffic for one hour. The annual Family Day at Osborne Park will be exciting for the children when the awards and Contact: Philip Broad prizes for their entries in the ANZAC Competition will be presented. Courtesy of the 31 Moss Street, NOWRA, NSW 2541 ‘Friendly Inn’, drinks and ice creams will be Telephone: (02) 4421 7688 available and the Lions Club and the CWA will be offering light refreshments. Incorporating the practices of Full particulars in next month’s ‘VOICE’. Alan C. Peters. Phelps & Brown and LFJ Norman Joan Bray March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 6 K.V. Show Caroline’s crew conquers culinary challenge I would also like to recognize our 2008 suppliers, who were so helpful and Phew!! After organizing the catering for generous with their this year’s Kangaroo Valley A&H Show, I donations: Diane am in total awe of all the women who have & her staff at KV gone before me in this role. Bakery, Marie & I could never have done it without the Andrea at KV tremendous support I received from people Grocery and David (men and women) right throughout the Valley, Cochrane and and even some from Bomaderry. Rodger Muller And, Nancy Perrine who has had her stint in from Southern the organizing role for a few years, even came Fresh, who donated and helped me for the 2 days - I really all the vegetables appreciated that because she certainly has done and fruit we used. her bit in the past. There were There was a myriad of jobs from setting up on constant comments the Thursday evening, the “catering” aspects about the freshness No easy task to keep everything fresh, tasty and tempting but the team did it! (such as chopping, slicing and making and quality of all sandwiches) during Friday and Saturday, the food we presented. I wonder if people realize just how hard attending to our customers, clearing and There is one person I would like to single out Jacqualine works leading up to and during the cleaning of tables, dishes, etc., table flower for special mention, and that is Jacqualine Lenz. Show - she is everywhere sorting out problems, arrangements from Lee Sharam and the Garden She was always so helpful and obliging and keeping the Showground looking good. Group, the baking of slices, cakes and other whenever I wanted to get into the Hall or had So, to all those who gave so generously of their delicious sweet things from our talented cooks any questions that needed to be answered. time and energy to making the “catering” such a in the Valley, to the clearing away again on But when the fridge “blew up” on the Tuesday, rewarding experience for me - I send you my Saturday. she was amazing. sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation. And all this was done with such willingness It could have been a real disaster, but Jacqualine Caroline Burton and enthusiasm, which made the days fun (for had everything under control, and the fridge me at least!!). was working again by Thursday morning.

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Phone: (02) 4465 1404 www.kvre.com.au … the leading agent in Kangaroo Valley March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 7 First time participant proud to be part of the K. V. Show K.V. Show I moved to the Valley 12 months ago, children sponsored in order that each and every arriving during the middle of the KV one of them could attend school, have a 2008 Show as a spectator, and loving the continuous education without interruption and a community spirit. chance to be productive members of their community. This year I felt very honoured and proud to be The MRCH Educational Child Sponsorship able to be a participant in the Show by having a Program falls under the umbrella of the QCCT, stall promoting my Educational Child however it is managed by myself and an Sponsorship Program for orphaned children in administration assistant, both volunteering our Zimbabwe, and the Qantas Cabin Crew Team. time. I would like to thank everyone who stopped by All expenses within the Program are kept to a my stall to have a chat about the beautiful minimum in order that 100% of sponsor children in Africa and the projects that the donations are sent to the Matthew Rusike Qantas Cabin Crew Team supports. Children’s Home to support each child’s I felt privileged to meet lovely Doris Blinman education. who sat with me as we shared a cuppa, and she Depending on the political situation in enlightened me with fascinating historic events Zimbabwe, I attempt to visit the children in of this beautiful Valley. Harare at least two to three times a year to see The Qantas Cabin Crew Team (QCCT) is a how they are and to ensure the Program is registered charity consisting of volunteers from Doris Blinman and Susy James, running smoothly. all areas of the Qantas network who raise funds MRCH Sponsorship Coordinator It is a tremendous joy to stay with the children to support projects within Australia, Zimbabwe, at the Home and be part of their every day I have been traveling to Zimbabwe for the past South Africa, Philippines, and Thailand. lives! 13 years, and it is terribly sad to witness the Ten years ago in May 1998, I established the These special trips fill me with enthusiasm, rapid deterioration of conditions within the Matthew Rusike Children’s Home (MRCH) humility and great thankfulness for the country, particularly within the last 8 years. Educational Child Sponsorship Program in fortunate life that I lead. The Home is often without electricity. Harare, Zimbabwe with a vision to have all the Running water is only available on a rotating 24 hour basis as there are not enough energy supplies to provide for the entire city simultaneously. It is difficult to imagine how the staff at Matthew Rusike manage to bathe and feed 140 children each day without these basic necessities. But with great ingenuity, the amazingly tireless surrogate mothers to the children, and the rest of the staff, manage to keep the Home running. If you feel like you would like to learn more about the MRCH Educational Child Sponsorship Program and possibly sponsor a child, you may visit my sponsorship website on home.pacific.net.au/~mrch or alternatively you may email me, Susy James, at [email protected] for A pavillion highlight further details. Harvest festival service

After a very different but the usual friendly Valley Show, with excellent weather and minimum stress to the hard working organisers, the Harvest Festival Service was a fitting closure to this great weekend. Hosted by the Uniting Church with a tasty sausage sizzle before the Service, the enthusiastic congregation were sincere in their thanks that the Valley Show had been successfully conducted and given pleasure to so many people. This is an all embracing thanksgiving service with each of the three Ministers participating in their own personal style. The songs of praise were well chosen and the church, decorated with produce and flowers was a beautiful setting for what has been an annual post Show event for this Community for many years. The collection at the service was $421.35 and will be donated to the Salvation Army. Joan Bray March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 8 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 9 K.V. Show FYRE at the SHOW 2008 What a Show! While we are all sorry that EI put a stop to all the equestrian events, the 2008 Show’s alternative line up proved to us all that the Show is about people, not events. Thank you to the A & H Society for giving youth in the Valley and the wider Shoalhaven a chance to shine. FYRE were pleased to introduce some new events to the Show; the Youth Stage, the Dog Obstacle Course and the dry boat Regatta. We had a record number of entries in the primary and youth sections of the Talent Quest, but only one adult act. Please, folks, the event is for all ages, so don’t hold back next year! The Regatta was lots of fun for competitors and viewers alike. This year it was almost a demonstration race, so we hope that adults will get in on the act next year (think of the beer can regatta in Alice, if you like). This is truly an all-ages event with some handicaps improvised on the spot as seems fair. Our youth bands handled themselves very professionally, working out the timing, order and repertoire amongst themselves. Elysium, Assai and Entourage (pictured) were The Regatta at the show gets underway with a lot of determination all pleased for the opportunity to play, and it brought a carnival atmosphere to the many Valley Show Regatta: Best events taking place at the Show, even though Design Reuben Bacon and their stage was some distance from the Thomas Petersen. audiences. First past the Post: Lauren Many fans were disappointed that Sonreir did Barnes and Daisy Oke- not get a chance to play due to sound conflicts Turner. with the central microphones. However, the boys are great sports and have FYRESIDE GUITAR offered to play a fundraiser gig for FYRE and CLINIC KV Public School. At this stage we’re Stay tuned for this picnic event in April. organising the free music Dog Obstacle Course winners: (pictured) small lessons with Josh Stapleton dogs - Audrey Gripper and ‘Adie’, Molly on Sunday arvos at the Mather and ‘Archie’; Anton Fischer and Uniting Church to start later ‘Lottie’; large dogs – 1 st Jason and ‘Bailey’; 2 nd in March – probably with Dyami Kirwan and ‘Banjo’, 3 rd Sophie two 45 minute sessions of MacGregor and ‘Mia’. beginners then youth from 3pm. Talent quest youth winners Josh and Matt In view of the interest in singing at the Talent Quest, we are also trying to organise singing lessons FYRE People’s Choice Award – Lily Stirling to run at the same time. CHECK OUT THE and Daisy Oke-Turner NOTICES AT THE POST OFFICE or call FYRE Encouragement Award – Ross Carter for Kerrie on 4465 2003 for details. his original songwriting.

Talent Quest winners: Junior – 1 st Saphyre Dunyan; 2 nd Samantha Warren; 3 rd Anton Fischer; Youth – 1 st Josh Stapleton and Matt Mounsey (pictured); 2 nd Jennifer Williams; 3 rd Nina Pentecost and Sian Evans. Adult – Liz Aitken, Mardi Oke and Karen Harrison. Top design in the regatta Reuben and Thomas Entourage were well received March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 10 building eye hospitals and clinics, distributing Leonine News medication and training medical personnel. Historical Society report Through SightFirst, Lions have prevented severe vision loss or restored sight to 27 The Trust and the Historical Society Bold new vision. million people – more than the combined were very pleased with the visitor populations of New York and Tokyo. attendance over the summer holidays Unfortunately, funds from the original and the number of people interested in $7 can save sight! SightFirst campaign are now exhausted. purchasing photos from our new data A second campaign was therefore launched in base. For more than 80 years, Lions have 2005, with an initial goal of US$150 million We can see this growing in the future and been assisting the visually impaired within three years and a challenge goal of thanks to the dedicated work of talented around the world. US$200 million. volunteers more information will become Lions’ white canes, guide dogs and More than US$125 million was raised in the available on the computer. Braille books, as well as vocational first two and a half years, but that still leaves We are very excited about this project and proud training and support for schools, have much to reach the target in the few remaining months of the current campaign. of the service we are providing for those who enabled those with visual impairments to wish to access their family history in the Valley. lead richer and fuller lives. No other group or government will step forward to prevent blindness if Lions don’t. The Gourmet Dinner has a full house sign up at In 1990, Lions took their concern for the blind If nothing is done, experts say that the world’s 114 and funds are mounting for the restoration to a new level, raising money through the blind population could double from 37 million of the John Walker Suspension Bridge. SightFirst campaign to restore sight through to 74 million by 2020. Once the initial stages have been completed, cataract surgeries and prevent vision loss by there will be a need for a contingent of helpers to assist with small jobs that are part of the The average cost to save or restore one whole project. person’s sight through SightFirst is just Elaine Apperley will be organising a roster so if US$6 – that’s less than AUS$7. So a donation of only $20 could save the sight you feel able to give some time in the next few of 3 people, and $200 could save the sight of months, please ‘phone her. 30! All help gratefully received. Tel. 44652026. Please help Kangaroo Valley Lions Club Thinking about ‘Sorry Day’, it is timely to support this most worthy campaign. mention the excellent information about the All donations, whether large or small, will make local aboriginal tribes that is to be found at the a real difference. Museum. If you can help, please send a cheque, in favour Such a help for school projects as one little girl of Kangaroo Valley Lions Club, to Lions from Jamberoo discovered when visiting the SightFirst, PO Box 6002, Kangaroo Valley, Park with her parents recently. NSW 2577. They were fascinated with the Selby Rock, the Alternatively, you can leave your cheque or twenty five tonne wonderful fossil rock that cash at Kangaroo Valley Post Office in an depicts 300million years of geological history in envelope (no stamp required) marked “Lions Kangaroo Valley. SightFirst”. The rock was unearthed from the escarpment In either event, please ensure that we receive above Broger’s Creek at John Walker’s property your donation by 30 April 2008 , so that we can and brought safely down the mountain by Bill forward the total collected by our Club to Lions Selby and John Rebbeck. Clubs International before the end of the It was the ingenuity of the latter that ensured the campaign. procedure went smoothly without damage to the Tony Barnett precious cargo.

(Continued on page 11) March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 11 It rained and rained and then the stars came out

For the music lovers of the Valley the annual concert at Yarrawa Estate by ‘Cambiatti’ group is a treat that is eagerly awaited and always thoroughly enjoyed. Yes the rain the week beforehand was also a treat but did it have to continue to pour up to the eleventh hour! Undeterred Mark and Sue Foster moved the whole event to the Upper River Hall when Rachel Scott a ‘vive la difference” cellist after nibbles, a few glasses of wine and much conviviality, the concert very vivacious Lesa and a spirited Nicole. was performed. Peter even swapped his instrument for the It was a traditional start with Valley Hall’s aged piano and made it sound, arrangements and an original piece by well, better than usual. local composer, Martin Wesley- Peter and Martin Wesley- Smith combined Smith, followed by Scarlatti’s their talents for the poignant. ‘She Wore a wonderful trumpet solo performed Black Ribbon’. with finesse by Lesa Scully. So close to ‘Sorry Day’, it was well received. Nicole Thomson has a beautiful The concert ended with the traditional fun soprano voice and her rendition of the pieces of song and instrumental and a well traditional ballads that followed, held contented audience. the audience in rapt appreciation, then Hopefully we shall have the pleasure of the the surprise ‘touch of jazz’, at the talents of these delightful musicians again and conclusion of the first half of the our grateful thanks to them and our wonderful concert, awakened everyone from any hosts, Sue and Mark for an evening that was a somnambulism. success despite the inclement weather. A change of pace in the second half, a As we made our tentative way to our cars little Handel and three ballads with along the very dark road, we could look musical arrangement by Peter Ellis, upwards and admire the star filled sky and on key board and Rachael Scott, the hope that next year this canopy would be part talented cellist. of the magic that is listening to music echoing Again they were supported by a very off the escarpment at Yarrawa Estate. New soprano Nicole Thompson a real crowd pleaser Joan Bray Historical Society report (Continued from page 10) The AGM for the Historical Society will be at 1pm on MARCH 18 TH at the Pioneer Park Museum. Should anyone from the community be interested in joining the Historical Society, please feel free to come along on that day. We are always keen for new members interested in helping to preserve the diverse and colourful history of our Valley. Joan Bray Wingecaribee WIRES Rescue number 4862 1788 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 12 Country Womens As usual your efforts produced a good result! Next month sees the Wollondilly Group Land Community Corner Association Cookery and Handicraft exhibition and competition at Kangaroo Valley Hall. Another successful Show! Anyone is welcome to come, bring a picnic VIEW Club AGM Thank you to all those people who lunch and listen to the Public Speaking patronised our stall and bought raffle competition that will take place on the area Our first meeting for the year was our tickets. outside the Showground Kiosk, whilst the Annual General Meeting. There were some really good bargains as judges are doing their thing. Several committee members stepped down always. The day begins at 8:30 am for some; CWA from their positions as is required after a We thank Pauline Nugent for the donation of members are advised that all articles for judging three year tenure. the Gainsborough Bedspread and matching must be in the hall by 9 am. The result of the election was as follows: Oxford pillowcases and Pauline Miller for the Morning tea will be available from 9:30 am. leather handbag. We do hope that some of you who are not President: Elaine Riedel The winning tickets were No.355580, bought members of CWA will be moved to come. Vice-President: Sue Pfafflin by Brad Redmond and No.355662, bought by It is a good fun day out and there are many Secretary: Margaret McLachlan Elizabeth Smythe. pleasant people to talk with. Ast. Secretary: Carole McCallum Congratulations on your success and thanks for Who knows, maybe you will meet someone who Treasurer: Val Butler supporting us. will convince you that becoming a member of Ast. Treasurer: Nancy Perrine Thanks to those great members who staffed the this great women’s organisation is the way to Delegate: June Holdaway stall. go. Program Officer: Jan Starkey It is quite a tiring task sometimes. Win Palmer Publicity Officer : Jenelle Brangwin VIEW Club welcomes new members to our monthly luncheons and to help with our 3 Day Sickness – how bad can it get? endeavours to raise money for the Smith Family’s Learning for Life Programme. South coast dairies and cattle graziers or metritis. Our next meeting will be on Friday 14 March are warned that the conditions are now Veterinary advice should be sought to diagnose at Source Café at 11:30 am for 12 noon. “right” for an outbreak of 3 day sickness 3 day sickness and to limit losses through If you are interested in finding out more please (otherwise known as bovine ephemeral treatment. contact Margaret McLachlan on 4465 1946. In the interim, fever). cattle should Jenelle Brangwin Endemic in many areas of Queensland and be made Publicity Officer parts of northern NSW, there was a severe comfortable by outbreak of 3 day sickness at Nyngan in providing January this year. adequate Tuckshop helpers Spread between cattle occurs via mosquitoes shade, food and other biting insects. and water. The virus is likely to spread further south 3 day sickness wanted following recent northern rains and on is generally The Primary School would just love prevailing warm summer winds. more severe in Despite sporadic local cases in recent years, bulls, pregnant some more help at the Tuckshop. most south coast cattle are naive to the disease, and lactating Many parents of children attending so an outbreak could see up to 100% of the herd cows, and fat, the school work full or part time so the infected. well- volunteer list is thinning. Widespread production losses were seen in this conditioned Too valuable to risk district as a result of outbreak in the 1970s. cattle. No experience needed to help out 9.30 Typically infected cattle have a sudden onset of Production losses are often dramatic with am– 2.30 pm once a term. fever, a stringy nasal discharge, watery eyes and infected cows suffering a dramatic drop in milk Please check your busy schedules and excess saliva production. production — reductions of 70% for up to 3 if you are able to assist ‘phone These cows will be off their feed and water, weeks are not uncommon. Margaret Barton at the School wobbly on their feet and often they lie down. Abortions (up to 10%), delayed cycling and a These clinical signs are not specific for 3 day higher incidence of mastitis have all been office. sickness and may also occur in cases of reported in 3 day sickness. Tel 44 651182. hypomagnesia, milk fever, peritonitis, mastitis A subcutaneous vaccination against 3 day sickness is available from your veterinarian. An initial vaccination followed by a booster 4 weeks later is required to protect cattle. PUBLIC NOTICE An annual booster can keep cattle protected and no withholding periods apply. Given current beef prices and upcoming winter The National Parks and Wildlife Service (now a division of the Department of milk premiums, the cost of vaccination can Environment and Climate Change) are conducting a 1 week per month 1080 certainly be justified. Fox Baiting Program in the Kangaroo Valley and Bugong Areas. Baiting is Adult cattle and replacement stock over 18 conducted on various private properties, National Parks estate, Sydney months should be vaccinated. Catchment Authority estate and Crown land. All properties being baited are Considering that the incidence of 3 day sickness sign posted with the dates of each baiting session. typically peaks around March and that there is a Dog owners are asked to ensure their dogs do not wander as dogs are highly requirement to vaccinate twice for maximum susceptible to 1080 poisoning. protection, producers are urged to consider

vaccination immediately. For any further information please contact Melinda Norton or Alison Prentice at the DECC Highlands Area Office, Berry Veterinary Clinic March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 13 Rain, rain, please go away! Reflections “Look, Mum. There’s the sun!” my He once came for the wedding of our elder Mark and Sue’s three-year-old Canadian-born daughter daughter, the one quoted at the beginning of this place was like ours; exclaimed in amazed delight. article. inundated with That was nearly forty years ago, and we The wedding was to be a delightful, outdoor water and summer wedding in the Blue Mountains. impassable for were living in Vancouver, Canada, where it Not only did it pour, it actually snowed, a fact most cars. was rare to see the sun at all between the not appreciated by the bare-shouldered bride The concert was months of November and February and and her many bare-shouldered guests. absolutely even on that day, if I remember rightly, it In times of drought we often thought we only wonderful despite was peering rather wanly from between needed to ask John to return and all would be the change of clouds of grey. restored to normal. Another time the wife of an location, but I did For some reason I seem to have been thinking of old school friend of Chris’ from his schooldays feel sorry for the that day frequently over these past weeks. in Scotland was so incensed by the constant Fosters. by Jenelle Brangwin The circumstances are somewhat different; we downpours she walked out, saying she may as Nature didn’t seem haven’t been faced with weeks of Vancouver well have stayed at home in Scotland. to be favouring them at all. drizzle; our rain has been mostly far more At that time we had just started an addition to Of course, February is normally a wet month. dramatic and we have had a few days of sun- the house, and as you would expect, part of the But this one has followed many other wet filled humidity in between. roof had been removed the day before. months. Vancouverites would never come out of their Although it had been replaced by a tarp, there Over the past years we have probably been homes in the morning to find a river washing was no hope of keeping out the downpour of lulled into a sense of forgetfulness. over the front drive and surrounding the shed that night and water started pouring down the We have to look at all the good the rain is where the day before there had been nothing but walls of the room where they were sleeping. doing. dry pebbles and pumpkins growing. To make matters worse there was a plague of Over the drought years our rainforest started Our normally happily bubbling hillside creek, bogong moths. thinning out. where our grandchildren throw pebbles and I did think of saying they were there to plug the What had once been dense, lush vegetation sticks and watch them pass gently under the leaks but it probably would only have made creating a thick, green barrier had, in places, grate to drop over the edge on the other side, has matters worse. become skeletal. become a raging mountain torrent, arching into I think she thought it was all our fault. Now it is growing back. a powerful maelstrom churning twenty metres Oh, well, sunny Scotland may have been more I love watching the rain moving slowly up the across the causeway before crashing with a roar attractive. valley, wrapping the trees and then the down the other side. Perhaps it is our fault. escarpment. At times in the past its force has been strong We started renovations here last spring after Listening to it drumming steadily on the roof enough to lift the steel plates crossing the weeks of sunny weather and the day the can be very comforting. causeway and fling them down into the gully builders arrived so did the rain. Of course, we need the rain. below. And now when we are trying to finish with But, perhaps, it could stop now, just for a short As I walked across the lawn the other day the some landscaping the rain is trying to finish us. time and allow everything, including our lawn, ground started moving beneath my feet. We didn’t have any overseas visitors last week to dry out a little? I felt I was standing on a pot of boiling porridge but we did have friends from thirsty Adelaide as the grass swelled and lifted, sank back again, staying with us. PS. Someone is listening. then repeated the process until a gush of water Maybe we can blame them for the downpour on For the first time in years there was no rain burst through. the morning of the concert at Yarrawa. during the Show weekend; well, only a sprinkle It wasn’t a geyser, although I felt it could have Our friends left as soon as they could and in the in the early hours of the morning. been, but we now have a spring in the middle of sunshine that followed soon after we went down Perhaps we’ll get our landscaping finished the lawn. to the Upper River Hall to help sweep away the after all! Perhaps I should bottle it and start making a pools of water that had accumulated outside. fortune . “Upper River Spring Water: purity from the heart of the escarpment.” We often seem to have attracted rain, or rather our friends have. When we were living in Sydney, blessed with its mainly sunny climate, we knew, without fail, that as soon as overseas guests arrived the heavens would open. One English cousin, in particular, only had to step foot on our shore, which he did several times, when it would start raining, not to stop until he left again. I think he thought the sun in Australia was all a myth. Shoalhaven Spring Water Pty Ltd ABN: 48 114 801 259 PO Box 4050, East Nowra NSW 2541 For Valley Voice advertising Phone: (02) 4423.3316 Fax: (02) 4422.6073 please phone Email: [email protected] 44 651 621 Delivery to Kangaroo Valley on Fridays March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 14 My homing thoughts I was in my early-thirties, had never played Arm bent; awkward; limbs akimbo. I stepped grade cricket, and I’d spent the previous ten forward and launched into a classic cover drive, by Sean Scarisbrick years in the United States, Germany and missed completely, and was bowled when England – countries not renowned for nurturing Tricia’s ball reared off an errant clump of snow Playing cricket cricket talent. and sent my stumps flying. for Australia I had no real reason to hope that Steve Waugh In that moment, looking back at the devastation, We come from the land of was waiting for me to appear, shore up the a wave of humiliation subsumed my disbelief, the ice and snow middle order, and supplement the bowling and I knew at once and with absolute clarity that – “Immigrant Song” – attack with my unremarkable medium pacers. I would never play cricket for Australia. Led Zeppelin But neither had I experienced that single We don’t usually come inside until we’ve necessary denouement, either. sweated enough under the layers to get a chill, Reverse that lyric, and you’ve nailed us Aussie For that, I needed Nat’s American wife, Tricia. but I think I came in a bit earlier that year and expats in America’s northern states: we’ve How we lads ended up with American wives is drowned my dreams in a bottle of Aussie red. come to the land of ice and snow. a mystery. Australia Day in America just isn’t right. We are the immigrant: dislocated, hairy, and It’s not as if we planned it. I could blame the Beyond all the generosity and accommodations warring against reality. girls back home and their nasty habit of looking of my extended family, and despite Laura’s It all comes into focus when Australia Day gift horses in the mouth, but I think Jimmy brilliant pavlovas, I still can’t smell the gum rolls along and there we are: Nat, Nick and I, Buffett got it right: trees, the wrong birds wake us in the morning, fighting against the cold, rugged-up with Some people claim that there's a woman to and the wrong stars crowd the evening skies. jackets, beanies and gloves; a bat and a ball blame, Now I think, “Hell it could be my fault”. I realize that my relationship to home is and a set of wickets; a six-pack of Aussie beer “Margaritaville” curiously organic. nestled deep in the snow. Regardless, I’d just bowled Nat, and strode up It’s as if the Valley itself were human – a lover, A warm-up tonk before handing the bat to to take strike. even. curious onlookers to have their turn. Nothing better than getting your best mate out, There are days of incredible longing, and Their bats are horizontal, so we guide them eh? I scraped a crease in the slush, whacked the periods of emotional self-sufficiency, when I down – “Gotta protect ya wicket, mate” – and toe of the bat against my rear boot, and can lie to myself well enough and for long throw ‘em down lollies. contemplated the prospect of easy runs. enough that I can do without home – but the But then the wild colonial boys face each other Tricia wound up – but no – I put up my hand ache remains. and the Yanks get scared. and strode out to flatten an irregularity in the It is a beautiful winter’s day here. Instantly we’re striding back to our mark like pitch (i.e.: compounded ice and snow on a Ice floats by on the Niagara, a foot of snow Dennis Lillee, shining the tennis ball in that concrete drive) just as the legends did on the blankets the Canadian bank, and out at the river- special way, leaning in hard to ping it at each telly when I was a kid. mouth Lake Ontario is a whorl of pale greens other fast as we can. Ah, the theatre of the occasion. Mother Nature and blue. It was on one of these frigid January 26’s, wore her whites, I was the Don, and my If I were to head a little closer to the river’s several years past, that I finally realized I woollen beanie felt baggy green. edge I’d hear the lines clang against the yachts’ would never play cricket for Australia. Back at the crease, I whacked at my boot again, tall white masts, locked in winter dry-dock. Not that I have ever had reason to expect the and Tricia bowled what my mates later called a It is a pretty thought, but still so far from home. call-up. classic ‘girl’s ball’. The Kookaburra M & J PEST CONTROL

4421 0205 Mob: 0400 359 669 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 15 Kangaroo Tales The schools of Kangaroo Valley By Joan Bray Part one It was sometimes a different load on the home The part of the old school that survived the trip, maybe without the frog, exchanged in a The Kangaroo Valley Primary School is white ants, was used as a washhouse and ‘fair deal’, for some marbles or a baby blue the focal point of the Village and a centre bathroom until 1895 and then sold to tongues lizard. where energy and enthusiasm drive a ‘Noggarah’, at Bendeela for a skillion ‘Regulars’ met up with other ‘regulars’ along positive attitude focussing on both a attachment to the home there. the way and exchanged views on the ‘nature of The rest of the old school was renovated by formal education and the learning of the world’ and other profound topics that are Patrick Maguire, and erected at the east end of valuable life skills. part of the ‘getting of wisdom’. the village. In 1880 there were eleven registered Children attended irregularly for a variety of It became the ‘Union Hall’ and served as a schools in the Valley area which was then reasons and Mr Hird was frustrated by the state venue for dances, lantern slide nights and home to a population of more than a of the small school building. drama groups. The unlined eaves were home to opossums, thousand residents. Later it was a cordial factory and finally a The enrolments were spread between the draughts blew out the lanterns, birds frequently private home at Bendeela. schools and so four hundred children were paid flying visits and the seating of six forms Some additions were made to the Kangaroo receiving basic education. and six desks was inadequate. Valley school residence in the next thirty five Kangaroo Valley Primary has survived and the He requested the Council of Education to paint years and the playground extended. foundation and history make interesting reading. the building, increase the size of the teaching By 1924 there were still two classrooms with The school opened on April 1 st 1871 and the space and his own meagre quarters. tiered flooring for the 8-seater desks and both first teacher was Thomas Hird. This Council, before 1875, had passed the teachers kept busy with the composite classes. The Education Council paid the salary on one responsibility for any improvements to public The desks was changed to two seaters in 1949. teacher only to village schools, but with an schools to the Board and community. Mr Ernest Lawrence was headmaster from enrolment of eight pupils this was not a It is recorded that the building was also used for 1929-1935. problem. community entertainment, private parties and He was a kindly man and an outstanding Word must have spread on his teaching ability, lectures. educator, who despite his WW1 injuries and for by the end of the month he was busy with By 1881, the school was far too small, the loss of a leg participated in all school twenty seven eager minds. terminally ill with borers and dry rot and so activities. As more settlers came to the Valley and their structurally unsafe that even the inspector was Neither did his wooden leg deter his families increased, for this was a time when a wary of visiting! enthusiasm for all social events in the family of more than ten children was not The schoolmaster, Charles Wood and young community. uncommon, Mr Hird had his hands full with Agnes Mc Inerney, the nine year old daughter He taught classes 4, 5 and 6 and his female fifty five students. of Michael and Mary Mc Inerney died in 1891 assistant was responsible for the younger Fees were moderate and the same set for all from typhoid fever, attributed to the students. schools in the district. contaminated water supply. He was very keen on the observance of The first school had a Board of Directors, well Several other children became ill with fevers. ANZAC day and proudly marched with the respected and influential men in the community. The school was rebuilt in 1885; the beautiful school children. local sandstone building that is there today. Robert Barnier and his brother-in-law, Walter Empire Day, 24 th May was a public holiday There was provision for 80 pupils and a Nugent, Alick Osborne, Richard Binns and and in the Valley it was celebrated with a spacious residence for the teacher was erected Daniel Mcllwraith, had started government community picnic complete with games and next door. lobbying for a school, in 1868 and Alick maypole dancing. Osborne donated the land. This is now the administration centre. (Continued on page 16) It was constructed by Christopher Binns for 212 pounds. The shortfall for the cost [the Department paid two-thirds] seems to have been met by the Directors. The school, for less than fifty children, was built Kangaroo Valley of sawn slabs with a shingled roof with a three roomed teacher’s residence attached. Rain and a shortage of bricks for the foundations and the chimney delayed the project Supermarket and the school did not open until April 1871. As there was no bridge from the northern side until 1879, logs were laid across the river with a 4465 1512 handrail for safety. The children either walked or rode ponies to Hello and welcome to the Valley! school and these were tethered in the paddock next door. [Kookaburra Creek]. We have the one-stop-shop for all your A little exercise for the animals was thought proper, so some of the more adventurous everyday and weekend needs children, cheered on by their mates, conducted Groceries Specialty breads races at lunch breaks. The winner was a hero for the rest of the day. Delicatessen Frozen foods Children were required to complete farm chores Fresh fruit and vegetables DVD hire and help with the milking before setting out on the trek to school, small leather knapsack slung Chemist lines Video hire over a shoulder. Newspapers Magazines Inside a slate, grubby cleaning cloth and maybe a pet frog, mingling with the homemade lunch Moss Vale Road Kangaroo Valley and yesterday’s crusts. March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 16 The pre school children had lots of fun at the Kangaroo Valley Show. There has been lots of talk and discussion about all the activities they have participated in. Pre schooler highlights include “the cows,” “the fairy floss,” “the pretend horse races,” “the bike races” and the “Show bags”! Valley Guide The pre schoolers all entered a piece of art in the Miscellaneous Art, under 4 years category and there was to eating out quite a varied and colourful display! The Monday group worked together Thai with Shaun Prince (local artist and Monday children with their painting casual teacher at pre school) to Jing Jo create a masterpiece of hand prints and The pre school sand pit has been closed to play stampings. for the last few weeks as it is in desperate need 44 651 314 It must have impressed the judges as it won the of new drainage – It has been the “Kangaroo Mediterranean first prize in the category! Valley Swamp” in the wet weather. Congratulations to Jasmine Grant who won a Unfortunately we have had to have some trees Café Bella second place prize with her beautiful painting, removed in the course of renovating this part of and to everyone who contributed. – every art the playground, but we will replace them with 44 651 660 work was unique and special! new and healthier plantings when the drainage Making things with re-cycled boxes and glue work is complete. Modern Australian and sticky tape has been a very popular activity We hope to have a new and more attractive at pre school lately. outdoor area appearing this year as our budget Source at Kangaroo It is difficult to keep up the supply of cardboard permits. 44 651 969 boxes and cylinders! If you have Kangaroo Tales Value—service and any bits and a good choice it’s all here in pieces that By Joan Bray our artists Kangaroo Valley. could use, (Continued from page 15) you wont want to leave, please drop In the evening there was a magnificent bonfire them in to at the old showgrounds. but over the hill at there is also Other annual fun events for the school children the pre school, they were the Fancy Dress Ball and the Concert, both Gabbys at Berry will be held at the Village Hall.

transformed These functions brought families from all over open 7 days and nights by appointment the Valley together and many enduring For bookings into friendships were fostered. Carolyn on 44642349 amazing creations! During times of excessive wind and rain, or flooded causeways, heavy fogs or bush fires, 0410 648 338 Harry and Joseph creating with boxes children from outlying farms did not attend school. In the classrooms the main subjects taught were Spelling, Arithmetic, Composition, History, Geography and Music. Work for all lessons was done in the one Exercise book which was taken home each night so homework could be recorded there too. Great emphasis was placed on learning Spelling and Tables by rote and developing hand writing skills by careful practice in a ‘copy book’. Most children of that period could write legibly and merit stamps were given for excellence. At the end of each year there were exams to determine proficiency to ‘go up’ to the next higher grade and these were taken very seriously. It was always a thrill to get a good report card to take home to show parents, grandparents and anyone else thought worthy of impressing. The Headmaster’s wife was expected to teach sewing and often music, but she was not paid for this instruction. Children produced, sometimes laboriously, a variety of stitches on samplers which were often quite grubby by the end of the school year.

(Continued on page 37) March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 17 Level 2 bushwalkers enjoy a 3’p’ event

hour walk through the rare If you would like to be a part of a bushwalking subtropical and temperate group that keeps to the tracks and feels that the rainforest at Minnamurra Falls. journey is just as important as the destination, The boardwalk took us along the then please feel free to join us once a month. river and then across it on two The list of trips is displayed outside the Post swing bridges and past some Office and if you provide an email then you magnificent bird’s nest ferns, trees can have a more detailed outline of the walk with enormous buttresses, and a and a reminder at the beginning of the week so diversity of plant species. that you can prepare for the Sunday. As well we were quiet enough to see many lyrebirds busy finding Lee Sharam food among the leaf litter and a water dragon sunning on a rock in the middle of the river. We all made it up the steep path to the falls, where from the lookout we could see over the rainforest canopy and The inaugural Level 2 Bushwalking down into the gorge carved event was considered to be a “3 p” event: by Minnamurra Rivulet. perfect weather, perfect people, perfect A well-earned picnic lunch venue. meant that we all had time to On a wonderfully sunny Sunday morning catch up with old friends we met at the respectable hour of 9 am and and make new ones. drove to Budderoo National Park for a two Growing a safe space for our wildlife Have you seen the bright King Parrots, natural wildlife and flora to or the gruff brush-tailed possums or the grow and prosper on your delicate sugar gliders? property. This unique Australian wildlife should be Director Development and Environmental Services Tim walking, climbing or flying around your Fletcher said that the backyard. Shoalhaven’s natural Shoalhaven City Council and NANA (Native wildlife – many of which are Animal Network Association) has released a (Continued on page 46) brochure, Sharing your Space, funded by a grant from Voiceless, the fund for animals.

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OPEN 6 DAYS Weekdays 9-5pm & Sat 9-1pm PH 4465 2772 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 19 Starry, starry night The evening of March 1, was everything the Pioneer Museum Park committee could have hoped for, when they staged their spectacular gourmet dinner in the grounds of the museum. The delicious food prepared by and Cheryl from Source@Kangaroo Chai and David from Jing Jo was served by another team of volunteers: Reas Beeston, Sally d’Ovelle, Katrina Endean, Matt Flynn, Andrew Treasurer Bruno Henke (front left) was all Nickell, Ellena Rebbeck, Victoria Rebbeck, smiles, as the fund raising total hit the target Ellie Royal, Irene Saito, Melinda Smart The net income from the Dinner with 112 and Brennan Smart paying guests was $ 5,600.00. Jo Gash, Doris Blinman and John Anderson Winner of the Yin Kee painting, gate prize The income from the Raffles was $ 2,250.00 was John Wright, the Alan Gilden wall With grants and donations the target of $20 hanging by Betty Allan and the Caroline was reached, so the project is full steam Burton photograph, by Shirley Meredith. ahead.

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been placed on a heritage register, it is the economy of the area. They were also a eminently possible to modernise the bathroom dominant part of the landscape, but, like silos or kitchen, add a heating system, or even add an many have simply crumbled away. All this extra room. In the same way an old barn may means that if you have an old significant be converted into a residence in such a way that building it is possible to carry out a great range its significance is retained even though it has a of alterations and additions in order to make it completely new use. comfortable and liveable. However the All of these activities or alterations to heritage alterations and additions should take into What are we allowed places are governed, to some extent at least, by account the heritage significance of the place the ‘Statement of Significance’ as described in and they should not detract from that to do to heritage items the previous article. Most of the work done on significance. Heritage architects and other heritage buildings which helps preserve the professionals can almost always find a way to This is the fifth in a series of five articles on building is known by the general term reach such a balance between these seemingly Heritage by Don Godden, resident of conservation. In Australia, professionals use opposing requirements. Kangaroo Valley and a member of the the Burra Charter’s defined terms to describe A house which is to be converted to a museum National Trust Board of Directors. various types of heritage work such as on the other hand will probably be treated quite What we are allowed to do to a heritage item preservation, restoration and reconstruction – differently to a family home. The museum will depends on a few considerations. The first terms that in common usage are often likely be preserved in its current state, warts and thing to consider is the nature of the item; what interchangeable. In the 19th century the all. A family home will probably end up with a it is made from, what condition it is in and ‘restoration’ of a building meant taking a place new bathroom and blu-tacked posters on the most importantly of all; why does it have value ‘back to a state that may NEVER have existed walls. Both are correct solutions.. for us? The second thing to consider, before’. Restoration was simply an architect or Kangaroo Valley has a number of good especially if we are talking about a house or a builders romantic idea of what they thought the examples of conserved buildings. Barrengarry structure, is the possibility of the item being building should look like. Today the Burra House for instance (and there are several others) listed on a heritage schedule. Another Charter defines ‘restoration’ very narrowly to has been enlarged on several occasions but the important consideration is the esteem and mean ‘returning the existing fabric of a place to original John Horbury Hunt section, for which interest the local community has in the item. a known earlier state by removing accretions or the house is renowned, has been respected and This is important whether or not the item by reassembling existing components without its heritage significance retained. The appears on the heritage schedule of the local the introduction of new material’. In other alterations however have added to the comfort council or on the State Heritage Register, and words restoration means very careful repair of of the inhabitants of the house. This is an is therefore protected by legislation. You may any part of a building so that it remains excellent example of preservation of the original find that an item is not covered by any authentic and is not someone’s feeling of what section of the house. legislation but that many people in the it should be. community value it and will worry about what What process of conservation we decide upon may happen to it if someone wants to radically depends on the future we want for the place and alter it. the significance of the place. The most However, even if an item is on either of the important thing to keep in mind is that, if a heritage schedules it does not mean that it has building is to survive, it must have an economic to be wrapped in cotton wool. For something use. A small item, such as a piece of jewellery, such as a rare piece of jewellery or the may be retained and conserved without having decaying fragments of a stone carving this may any use, because it costs very little to keep it. literally be the proper treatment because it is On the other hand, a building, that is not the only way to preserve the item and ensure occupied and has no use will not survive more its survival. But for most heritage items, as than a few years, even if it has high Another excellent example of preservation is the long as the proposed activity does not detract significance. Just look around Kangaroo Valley Kangaroo Valley Post office – an important too much from its significance, a large range of at abandoned farmhouses and farm buildings public building that is still serving its original things can be done. For instance, where a such as dairies. Dairies are significant items in purpose. house has great historical significance and has the valley and at one stage were a vital link in The former ES&A bank in the main street of the village has been successfully adapted to a new function and is now the Fudge House. The owners that came after the bank sold the Berry Vets building, recognized its significance and preserved the façade and much of the interior fabric. Its adaptation to a retail building has in meant the community has a viable business and a wonderful reminder of the Valley’s history. I have written this series of articles to remove Kangaroo Valley some of the mystery that sometimes surrounds ‘heritage’. We should embrace our heritage Consultations between 10 and 12 am Tuesday without fear of onerous restrictions or prohibitions. (House calls available after 12 noon) We also need to be aware that the things we take for granted as part of our daily lives are often the first casualties when we get swept along Consultation by appointment with ‘progress’. It’s good to stop every now and again – take a look around us and appreciate Please phone: 4464-1899 what we have and what we should hang onto for the enjoyment of the generations that follow. I can think of nowhere where this is more Address: 11 Rectory Park Way, Kangaroo Valley relevant than in Kangaroo Valley. March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 21 Rare offering of old theatre programs Ah Ha!

Theatre programs can be traced back to 1980’s are not very valuable at approximately Look what I the late 1800’s. $3—$5 each, unless they are signed by a famous artist/actor e.g. Pavarotti, have found The Nostalgia Factory has a large quantity in K.V. this of Theatre programs dating back to around Joan Sutherland, Audrey Hepburn etc. Programs by the Australian producer 1900. month! J. C. Williamson in the 1930’s have an art The modern programs from 1960’s through to deco influence in the format of the program with New arrivals many colourful advertisements. surprises Collectors will seek out programs and also bargains advertisementsfrom the program, usually alcohol related.Anything Antiques, gifts, pertinent to Dame Nellie Melba or Anna Pavlova is collectibles, old books, sought after and I recently antique furniture, sold a Pavlova program for $85, (if this had been jewellery, etc. etc. signed by Pavlova it would have been worth more than 44 652 002 $1000) The Nostalgia Factory Early programs from 1910- 1927 have an art nouveau style, are very colourful and collectable. Other programs with early pantomime stars such as Roy Rene and earlier stars are sought after by Collectors. Theatre programs bring back memories of plays and performances we have seen (sometimes with different performers) and Kangaroo Valley P. O. shows a nostalgic look at the early theatre days. Stationery: Office—School—Home Cards & wraps David Gazzard Gifts The Nostalgia Factory Cash out: over 70 financial institutions We appreciate your local support

The nostalgia factory 44 651 199 167 Moss Vale Rd K. V. Sculptures Watercolours, oils 44 651 022 K. V. Landscapes For gifts, antiques, old books, ephemera, records, 44 651 621 children’s clothes, jewellery, Spencer & Rutherford ladies handbags, old post cards, etc. etc. Open 10-4 pm daily

The Gallery 149 Moss Vale Rd Plus some lovely From the village drive across the famous antique furniture Hampden Bridge to see an amazing range of for sale Pottery Australiana Gift ware and furniture Open 7 days 4465 1350 Hampden Cottage Craft March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 22

New Listings

An idyllic 34 acre Large home on Vacant 5 acres Stunning home on property with views over ½ an acre in in an elevated 2.5 acres in Barrengarry of Lake Yarrunga from Mt Scanzi Road Barrengarry location every room with fantastic views Recent Successful Negotiations

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Open Houses this Month

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Other Activity Vendors of a three bedroom home on five acres along Bugong Fire trail have given us instructions to sell quickly, so they are now prepared to listen to offers in the $400,000s. This represents a real bargain, so give us a call if you would like to inspect this property. Sales are now occurring over a broad range of properties, although the most solid sector of the market is still the top end. We also expect to have several more premium properties listed in the next couple of weeks, so if you are looking for the best, keep an eye on our website www.kvre.com.au

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...the leading agent in Kangaroo Valley March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 23 First class Valley tourist facility for exclusive use Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat (KVBR), That will allow located in Radiata Road, has now the booking opened for business under its new name. party to have The initial DA for a Tourist facility on the exclusive use of site was obtained by a group of Germans the property, whilst still way back in 1989 to establish a club being able to The property was held by them until 2000, sleep up to 68 when another owner took over, renamed the guests on the existing operation Green Gums Cabins, complex. added several new buildings and improved The new facilities. owners are In the past few years the venue has remained Brendan relatively static with occasional bookings for McAssey (who individuals and groups both private and specializes in corporate. Childcare and property investments in Sydney) venue in the Valley it should appeal to a wide The new owners who bought Green Gums late and Uwe Menzel a property investor. range of groups. last year, have made some significant changes to Together they have re-branded the property and By bringing in a larger number of guests the update the have a new village will benefit from these groups. property and marketing KVBR has also engaged a local, Katrina have decided campaign to Endean to offer exquisite catering packages for to open it up encourage groups the guests and also local companies to provide exclusively for to enjoy the canoeing, mountain biking and bush walking group natural beauty of from the property. bookings, the Kangaroo Photo above shows the viewing deck, which focusing Valley Bush mainly on takes full advantage of one of the spectacular Retreat . views that are a feature of the bush retreat. weddings, As it probably is conferences Photo far left is of Uwe Menzel the largest and daughter Christine and special exclusive use occasions Photo left is of Brendan McAssey accommodation and daughter Gabriella

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Conferences Looking for a unique private conference venue or the ideal team-building environment? With 100 beautiful acres, exclusive use of either the conference hall, as well as a selection of shaded outdoor break-out areas, Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat is the perfect conference and team-building destination. March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 26

Kangaroo Valley Garden Group’s first garden ramble for 2008

So, in the shade of the Garden Group orchard and admiring the views, we ate our lunch On one of the first glorious days in and felt as if we were in February the Garden Group climbed an exclusive resort. the escarpment to visit a wonderful Thank you Tony and garden and home for our first garden Alex for sharing your ramble of 2008. beautiful piece of To celebrate the start of a new gardening paradise. year and to revel in the generosity of the It made it all the harder for us to return to our owners, Alex and Tony, about 40 members more mundane gardens were guided through the garden, along with all the work we now the rainforest walks, past lotus filled dams realise we need to do. and down orchard lanes. Photograpgh shows the How much these two creative people have garden ramblers achieved in just six years? enjoying their time in the Then we were shown their exciting home: Upper River garden rooms open to the views of the green hills, industrial touches in the designs, all clean lines Carl and Larraine asked us to make suggestions and at the same time a part of the garden itself. Garden Group helps out for their new garden and offered a delicious These friendly people had also issued an cake and coffee for morning tea – what gardener invitation, to those who could stay, to use their In early February this year the Garden Group could resist? outdoor picnic area for lunch. was offered an irresistible chance to be in at Some of the creative gardeners in the group the bare dirt stage of a new garden. were thrilled to take part in the exercise and made some wonderful suggestions that had Carl writing notes at the rate of knots.

TRAINEESHIP Transport & Distribution (STOREMAN) Cert II Shoalhaven Group Training is looking for a well-organised and flexible person for the above Traineeship. If you have an aptitude for problem solving and Creative forces gathered at The Gallery are looking for a position which combines both manual-handling and office tasks, and are keen to kick-start your career by gaining a nationally recognised Every plant had been pulled out, so here was a qualification we look forward to receiving your application. chance to emulate Capability Brown and Vita This Traineeship is located in the Kangaroo Valley NSW. Sackville-West with someone else’s money and efforts! Criteria: We will all be taking an avid interest in “our” garden from now on and thank Larraine for her ! Completed School Certificate or HSC trust in our “expertise”. Lee Sharam ! Self motivated, with good oral and written communication skills. Tourism Board nominations open ! Ability to work in a team environment Shoalhaven City Council is calling for ! Be reliable and display attention to detail nominations to fill four vacancies on the ! Basic computer knowledge Shoalhaven Tourism Board. These vacancies are as a result of the normal ! Dedication to complete formal study process of a number of fixed-term industry ! Conform to OHS requirements of the job representatives stepping down each year. ! The Shoalhaven Tourism Board is the most Drivers licence required successful Tourism Board or Association in the If interested please forward a covering letter, resume and last 2 years school reports Local Government arena in NSW. Certificates and references to: It is through the efforts of the Shoalhaven Transport & Distribution (Storeman) Traineeship Tourism Board that the Shoalhaven enjoys the position of the number one regional tourist Shoalhaven Group Training destination in NSW. P O Box 1535 Nominations should be in writing to the Nowra NSW 2541 General Manager Shoalhaven City Council, Applications close 21 March 2008 PO Box 42, Nowra NSW 2541 before 5pm on Shoalhaven Group Training is an EEO Employer. Friday 14 March 2008. March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 27 Featured artists this month

Ole Nielsen “Meditation” Bronze

Leah Parrish “Walk the line” Print of drawing

Kirsten Deakin Top: Geisha Dreaming Above: Apples

Plus works by Rhonda Punnet, Sally D’Ovelle, Sheila Young, Ming Gu, Larraine Hahlos, Laurie De Ville, Janet Mulligan and Sue Williamson

The Gallery in Kangaroo Valley 149 Moss Vale Road, telephone 44 651 621 email [email protected] March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 28 Harcourts

Kangaroo Valley Creates Wide Interest

The Christmas New Year market has been very active across Kangaroo Valley, with strong inquiry for a wide range of properties. The source of inquiry is just as broad with many interstate and international enquiries finding there way to our door, but this is probably a result of our broader internet presence and our national profile. We recently sold a property in Wattamolla for close to $2million to a buyer from Japan, who is yet to see the property in reality. We have five properties in the Fitzroy Falls area and this is creating a huge influx of enquiry. Ranging in price from $380,000 to $3 million many of these buyers have been directed to Kangaroo Valley resulting in a few sales of vacant land. Kangaroo Valley has received plenty of positive press in the Sydney papers lately and with this the desire to be part of a positive vibrant community is as strong as ever. Upper River Rd, Kangaroo Valley

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Manning Lookout Rd, Fitzroy

KANGAROO VALLEY SHOW #1 Harcourts were pleased to sponsor the Sales Consultant Animal Nursery at this years Show. The weather stayed clear despite heavy SANDRA KNIGHT clouds and light rain on Saturday. At our Quarterly Harcourts Awards There was a great selection of animals Night held at Darling Harbour on 7th on display for the children to interact February, Sandra Knight was with including chickens, geese, ducks, presented with the #1 Sales rabbits, goats, lambs (some freshly Cavan Rd, Kangaroo Valley Consultant Award for the Quarter. shorn by the resident shearer who gave Considering the growth the a lively and colourful running history of Harcourts NSW family has had over the the sheep industry in Australia) and a past twelve months, it is fantastic very large Brahman bull courtesy of to see that Sandra is still one of the Garry Nelson. best. Many children flowed through the Sandra’s Awards gates and had a great time patting all Gold Award representing $5,000,000 in the different animals. Right next door 3 months was the Harcourts Balloon and Tattoo 3rd Top Sales Consultant Dec 2007 tent. We were kept very busy supply- Top Sales Consultant Dec 2007 ing all the children with balloons and Top Exclusive Lister Nov 2007 some who came back for seconds when Matthews Awards their’s blew away in the wind. Suzanne Timelong Rd, Kangaroo Valley Top Marketing Budget Oct 2007 & Sandra both came in on their days Top Marketing Budget for the Quarter off to support the show, with Sandra’s Kangaroo Valley Office daughter Gabby, assisting with wet- Top Office Dec 2007 ting down of the tattoo decals when 2nd Office Total Gross Revenue we were extra busy. 3rd Office of the Quarter

P: 4465 1996 F: 4465 1906 www.kangaroovalleyharcourts.com.au OPEN 7 DAYS Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 29 Bundanon calls for volunteers The South Coast's own national art As I've matured... institution, Bundanon, is looking for volunteers to help with a range of and not pet the sweaty things. activities carried out on the 1,100 I've learned that you cannot make someone hectare estate. love you. All you can do is stalk them and I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep A gift to the nation by the artist Arthur Boyd hope they panic and give in... and his wife Yvonne in 1993, Bundanon is coming back. turning 15 this year and is looking for I've learned that one good turn gets most of I've learned age is a very high price to pay community minded volunteers keen to spend a the blankets. few hours each month meeting new people and for maturity. contributing to an important national arts and I've learned that no matter how much I I've learned that I don't suffer from environment program. care, some people are just jackasses. insanity, I enjoy it. Nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River, Bundanon encompasses the historic Bundanon I've learned that it takes years to build up I've learned that we are responsible for Homestead and Arthur Boyd's former studio, trust and it only takes suspicion, not proof, what we do, unless we are celebrities. the multi award winning Arthur and Yvonne to destroy it. Boyd Education Centre at Riversdale, a I've learned that artificial intelligence is no collection of over 3000 art works by some of I've learned that whatever hits the fan will match for natural stupidity. Australia's most important artists, a herd of not be evenly distributed. Brangus cattle, a busy program of artists in I've learned that 99% of the time when I've learned that you shouldn't compare residence including an indigenous arts something isn't working in your house, yourself to others - they are more screwed program, beautiful gardens, significant areas of one of your kids did it. natural heritage and an exciting schedule of up than you think. events. Volunteers will find there's something for I've learned that depression is merely anger I've learned that there is a fine line everyone. without enthusiasm. between genius and insanity. Art buffs will have the chance to work with professional curators in cataloguing and I've learned that it is not what you wear; it I've learned that the people you care most maintaining the collection - with works by the is how you take it off. about in life are taken from you too soon likes of Joy Hester, John Perceval, Sidney and all the less important ones just never Nolan, and of course Arthur Boyd. I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished. go away. And the real pains in the ass are You don't have to have an arts background as permanent. on the job training is provided. I've learned to not sweat the petty things, Thanks to Elaine Apperely (Continued on page 46) Going to Sydney or the airport?

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Latest news from The Bowlo 1 We are restarting Bingo at the Valley on the Thursday 28 th February and will run it every 2 nd Thursday from then on. We are also running the NBC bus over with players from Nowra. The driver will be the person opening the club and the afternoon person will start at 1.15pm so that the driver can get them back by 2.15pm. We are charging $14.00 for a 20 game format, lunch and a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. 2 Starting on Sunday 2 nd March at 5.30pm and continuing on the 1 st Sunday of each month, the Restaurant will be putting on a $20.00 3 course Carvery Night. Menu will consist of an Entree, 4 different Roasts, Vegetables and dessert. Booking are essential as seats are limited. Ring the Restaurant on 44652820 3 Due to popular demand, from Monday 3 rd March, the Restaurant will be trading 7 nights a week from 5.30pm – 8.30pm Monday Tuesday and 5.30pm – 9.00pm Wednesday to Sunday. Restaurant will be open from 11.30am to 2.30pm Tuesday to Sunday and closed Monday Lunch. Trading Hours Meat raffle 10 trays Restaurant hours Monday 10 am—9pm tickets on sale from 6 pm draw 7 pm Due to popular demand Tuesday 10 am—9pm Bingo at noon Times subject to change at the Wednesday 10 am—9pm Thursday (every second Thursday from discretion of the restaurant manager Thursday 10 am—9pm February 26 Luncheon 11-30 am—2-30 pm Friday 10 am—midnight Except Mondays Friday Saturday 10 am—midnight Dinner Meat raffle: 15 trays Sunday 10 am—9 pm Monday, Tuesday 5-30 pm—8-30 pm Tickets on sale from 7 pm; draw 8 pm. Variation to trading hours is at the Wednesday to Sunday 5-30 pm—9 pm discretion of the bar manager and may Saturday ATM: Cash regularly available - for be subject to seasonal conditions. Social Bowls: 1 pm. members and patrons during trading Casual gear . Activities hours. Tuesday Sunday Is gambling a problem for you? Men’s Bowls noon Barefoot Bowls: 1.00 pm. Call G Line (NSW) Counselling Services

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Casual gear March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 31 bright yellow stars. and rising about an hour before dawn. Star struck The fainter is Regulus, marking the March shows us Mercury at it's furthest By Gerard Keyser constellation of Leo (the Lion). elongation from the Sun (27°) and on the 23 rd it Leo is worth exploring especially for the “Trio is within 1° of Venus. During February there was still very little sky to in Leo”, a group of fairly bright galaxies that Stretch your arm to full length and 1° is about be seen, a few cool clear nights toward the end may be seen in the field of view of a low power the width of your fingernail! of February sadly coinciding with the advent of eyepiece. On the 28 th of March, Mercury, Venus, the the Full Moon. The brighter star is not a star at all but Saturn – asteroid Vesta and Uranus are all in a tight The month ahead has Mars moving into Taurus, the “Lord of the Rings”. little circle of 3.5° low in the western evening twilight. The first time people see Saturn through a Sadly neither the asteroid nor Uranus will be Mars is “shrinking” as it's orbit and ours part telescope they cannot believe their eyes. visible without a large telescope. company . I have this feeling EVERY time and I have been This type of conjunction occurs regularly as all While Mars is simple to find it is a difficult watching this beautiful planet for 35 years. the planets orbit the Sun in a narrow plane object even in large telescopes, requiring It seems to be hanging suspended in space like a called the ecliptic. outstanding conditions to discern any detail. little mobile model. The line of the ecliptic passes through the Saturn, on the other hand is a beautiful object, It's very brightness gives amazing contrast with constellations of the Zodiac. even in the smallest telescope. the black sky. The “star sign” under which you are said to be Let us make our way there. Usually the outline of the rings and the orb are born occurs when the Sun (as seen from the As darkness takes hold around 9 pm the crystal clear, often showing the shadow of the Earth's orbit) resides in that particular constellation Orion spans the sky high in the rings across the face of the planet. constellation. northwest. If you look carefully you can sometimes see Clear skies for March? Many people know the belt of Orion as the base three moons in the same plane as the rings but of the “Saucepan”. at some distance from the planet. You can follow the line made by the belt up to One will be particularly bright, this is Titan, the the right (east) to the brightest star in the sky, largest moon in the solar system.Titan, in fact is For Valley Sirius. larger than Mercury and only slightly smaller You are now in the constellation of Canis Major than Mars!! (the large Dog), one of Orions' hunting dogs. A chilly -180° Celsius atmosphere surrounds Voice Below Sirius, half way down the sky we find the this heavenly body but man has seen fit to visit, pearly white star of Procyon, which marks the nonetheless. contellation of Canis Minor (the lesser Dog). In 2004 the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft arrived advertising These two faithful canines guard our gateway to in Saturn orbit after a journey of seven years the winter Milky Way. and four gravitational slingshot maneouvres It is now you should be preparing to take a aroun other planets. please phone journey through it's beautiful clusters, nebulae The Huygens probe actually landed on the and globulars. surface of this rocky, icy world. 44 651 621 Turn your eyes hard right from Procyon as you The other naked eye planets are all visible in move towards the east you will come across two the hours before dawn. Jupiter is very bright March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 32

More letters to the Editor metres away, across the road as opposed to a companies who have trucks cannot use the 100 metre walk? roads as they may cross the double lines when (Continued from page 4) negotiating the mountains. That the kids cannot As for the near misses day and night between as a matter of course. * I have seen 1 B-Double go to school as the busses cross over the double trucks and cars I am guessing if D Bradley has come down the mountain, in 8 years of living lines. That the servo cannot get their fuel, the had so many near misses then a look in a here, the driver(from interstate) made a wrong trailer maker cannot get his steel, that shop mirror may be in order rather than again trying turn off the Illawarra highway (we have all owners cannot get their goods if delivered by to lay blame. For him to see this happen day made this mistake) and when he realized this truck as it may cross over the double lines etc and night he needs to find a hobby rather than he stopped, uncoupled his trailers and took etc. them through the Valley separately and re driving the mountain roads 24/7, especially if configured his trailers on the Princess Highway they are so dangerous. Yes D Bradley you do pay taxes and you do vote but you don’t do research. ( A B- Double route). As for over weight trucks crossing the bridge, I Part of the community spent time and effort in am guessing this has happened, but to suggest Trucks that travel through the Valley are legal trying to stop barriers being put up along a that it happens all the time is not right. Most of vehicles driving on legal roads and if by section of Moss Vale road last year and D the semi trailers that travel through here would following a heavy vehicle on our roads make Bradley wants barriers in the town centre to eventually have to pass through a heavy vehicle you 10 minutes late for an engagement maybe protect the pedestrians. From what? Their own weight station if going South (Marulan), North you should leave 10 minutes earlier rather than stupidity? If they cannot cross a road without (Mt White) and West (Blue Mountains). Does again lay blame. The solution would be to widen trying to blame someone if they get hurt then D Bradley want to have a weigh station built the roads by cutting down the trees, heaven maybe they should stay home. (why do we either side of the bridge manned 24/7 (No use forbid! always have to lay blame, I am still young, but weighing someone after they have passed over Craig Winter old enough to remember that if you tripped on the bridge). As for RTA inspectors you would a pathway you berated yourself for not need 3 by 8 hour shifts with a car and 2 The Editor watching what you are doing, not laying blame inspectors each shift, thus 6 people on wages at someone else). and overtime for 24/7 people on duty. Caring and making a difference Who will fund this tax payer wastage and then As for a pedestrian crossing I am sure that if a cop the abuse for wasting tax payer’s money? Jan Willett is a remarkable lady. crossing was put in place in Kangaroo Valley She is caring and perceptive and has a ‘can do’ (most appropriately at the council car park Would D Bradley be prepared? attitude to life. area) D Bradley would not use it always. Can To tell anyone wanting to build a house in Her interest in the welfare of young disabled you imagine you have parked out the front of Kangaroo Valley that they cannot as we don’t men and women who need to feel part of a the grocery store, collected your newspaper allow trucks into the Valley to bring in the community has earned her a ‘Brainlink Women and now have to go to the post office, 10 materials. of Achievement Award’, for 2007. metres away across the road? Will D Bradley, To tell business owners (many who have lived/ The Brainlink Foundation is a Victoria or anyone else, walk up to council car park worked here for many years and or for Association, yet the influence of those women crossing walk down to the post office grab the generations) that they must cease to earn a mail, walk back up to the crossing down the living as the dairy farmers will not be able to (Continued on page 46) other side back to the car when the car is 5 have their milk collected, the local excavation

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We specialise in all aspects of the pest control industry, including termites, soil treatments, general pests, building & pest inspections. We are certified for all physical barriers including granite guard, trithor, plasmite and many more. It's not the cost of the service, it's the quality of the service. March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 33 was a lucky door prize and a huge …..and the winner is !!!! Hi again for monster raffle was drawn. this months The event would not have been possible if it was not for the owners of the WIRES update . Empire Cinema who were very generous and donated their time and cinema to a worthwhile course. The RAISER WIRES short film festival was On departure everybody was given a a great success with approximately $6000 tube stock tree donated by Wariapendi raised on the evening . Nursery. The valley people who attended were It was good to see some valley people transported by Berrima Buslines driven by winning some raffle prizes. Spike (thanks Spike) to the event at the Empire Also as usual the valley businesses put Cinema. there hands in their pockets and donated On arrival everybody was given a glass of wine some great prizes, so thank you all very and a small box of nibbles to enjoy whilst they much. were watching the short films. A big thank you also goes to all of our The evening was hosted by Noeline Brown and WIRES members who help put this a fellow valley WIRES member Mark Cole. evening together. Noelene was fantastic on the evening This event will be our major fund reminiscing about her experiences as a WIRES raising event of the year, so next year it member from way back. will be bigger and better. During the course of the evening there Well I only have two wombats in care at Mark Cole (left) Noeline Brown and an anonymous the moment and are both doing well. WIRES member officiate at the fund raising raffle

 Richard, Gerard, Dave and all at the Empire Cinema, Bowral  Kangaroo Valley Golf and Country Resort We also have a swamp wallaby, five  Jan and Rob at “The Heavens”, Kangaroo Valley  PJ Collins flying foxes and numerous reptiles in  Noeline Brown  Iain Gibson care which are being fostered by other valley members.  Mount Ashby Wines, Moss Vale  Wariapendi Nursery, Colo Vale   Please remember to ring the rescue Grayco Foods, Mittagong Fran Pritchard number and not members directly  Yarrawa Estate Wines, Kangaroo Valley  Sally d’Ovelle when you have come across and  The Journeyman Restaurant, Berrima  Crooked River Winery, Gerringong injured animal, by ringing the rescue  Tropfest  Howards Lane Vineyard, Mittagong number the animal will be rescued a  Berrima Buslines (and Spike)  St Maur Estate Wines, Exeter lot sooner.  All of the generous and talented film makers  Professor Chris Dickman WIRES are a non profit organisation  All of the wonderful local veterinarians who assist us  Properties staff, SCGST and do not receive any government   assistance. Jing Jo Thai, Kangaroo Valley Southern Highland News All money required to run our branch   Coffee Culture, Bowral Graham Day at Radio 2ST is by member fund raising like the  Cooinda Downs  The Kangaroo Valley Voice short film night.  The Friendly Inn, Kangaroo Valley  Dan Murphy liquor store, Mittagong If you would like to donate to  Blind Toucan Café, Kangaroo Valley  The Wilderness Society WIRES to help us with expenses  Source at Kangaroo Valley  The Friends of the Brush Tailed Rock-Wallaby please call the rescue number for  Kangaroo Valley Tourist Park  Kangaroo Valley Fudge House further information. From a WIRES volunteer here  Kangaroo Valley Escapes  Homelea Cottage, Kangaroo Valley   in Kangaroo Valley Kangaroo Valley Safaris Wingecarribee Community Foundation Event sponsors in left panel

$100 Reward J. T. Rebbeck - Earthmoving Contractor 4465 1329 Mobile 0414 744 258 for the recovery of a 400mm x 2.4m plastic culvert pipe. It escaped from our creek in Green Valley Rd in the last heavy rains. It was last seen floating down the creek at Walkers Lane. Please phone 44651212 if you have found it or if you are prepared to look for it. Reliable service, excellent equipment, competitive quotes. March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 34 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 35

Choosing a healthy diet by Dr Rosemary Stanton, nutritionist The average Australian supermarket now NHF does an excellent job alerting the stocks 30,000 foods, including 1,800 different community to risk factors for cardiovascular snack foods. There's also a big range of fresh disease and providing information on many produce, including a dozen or so different aspects of healthy living, but I have reservations types of lettuce, a variety of mushrooms, new about the Tick program. types of potatoes, onions and some exotic Companies can buy the Tick if their products fruits. meet NHF criteria for their content of fat, With the huge range available, it's not all that saturated fat, salt, sugar, trans fat, kilojoules and Tick is permitted much more salt and fat than difficult to choose a healthy diet. In general, the (where appropriate) dietary fibre or protein. would be allowed for canned baked beans or healthiest choices are around the outside of the Foods sold as a meal must also contain a 75g bread or many other products. This often supermarket. serving of vegetables and canned seafood must means the Tick appears on foods that are the Choosing healthy products from the packaged contain at least 50 percent seafood. The NHF best of a bad lot, giving them credibility. goods can be difficult. My general advice is to Tick now appears on selected products at McDonalds and a pizza chain. If the aim is to reduce salt intake, promoting a reject foods with more than five ingredients, pie or a pizza with a high sodium content is not although a decent muesli would be an obvious On the positive side, the Tick makes shopping the way to go, even if the product has less salt exception. easier and saves the bother of reading the label. than others in its category. Labels have a lot of information, but it's not Many companies have also reformulated their products so they can buy the Tick. For companies, the Tick is a marketing practical to check the label of every snack food. exercise. Once McDonalds introduced some The Food Standards Agency in the UK controls On the minus side, you generally pay more for healthier products and paid $330,000 per year their food laws and labelling and they've products with the Tick. You don't necessarily for them to carry the Tick, the resulting pioneered Traffic Light Labelling on foods get the best deal either and checking labels publicity increased patronage. A small number where simple red, amber or green circles on the shows cheaper brands may have less salt and fat of people bought the Tick meals, but sales of label are assigned to all packaged foods and just as much fibre as those bearing the Tick. regular burgers and fries increased. The Tick according to their content of fat, saturated fat, Canned fish, cheese, milk, yoghurt and nuts payment was money well spent for the sugar and salt. with the Tick may have no differences from company, but of doubtful benefit for the You can see at a glance whether a product is an their counterparts without the Tick, apart from a nation's health. 'everyday' food (green), or whether care is higher price. And for a single ingredient The NHF argue that Australians are eating so needed because good qualities are accompanied product, such as rolled oats, I don't understand many fast foods and highly processed items by something less desirable (amber) or if it's a why anyone would pay four times the price for that any slight improvement in the composition food for occasional use only (red). a product with the Tick. of a few is a good thing. An even better Research shows that people from all education The Tick program is available for fresh foods approach would be to help Australians levels understand the system. Most food but those without labels have little to gain from discover the amazingly good fresh foods companies, however, do not like it because sales it and no padding from cheap additives to pay available so they can decrease their overall of their highly profitable junk foods fall, for it. By promoting so many processed foods, consumption, especially of processed foods. although some have reformulated products so the Tick gives these products credibility when With their excellent anti-smoking campaigns, they fit the amber category. the ideal diet has mainly fresh products. the NHF did not appeal to the industry to make In Australia, the food industry prefers front-of- My real beef with the Tick program is that it slightly safer cigarettes. They pushed people pack 'thumbnail' labelling. The energy content sets different standards for different foods. to give up smoking. It's a pity they don't take a and quantities of seven nutrients are listed These are kept secret, but a meat pie with the similar attitude to poor food choices. (required by law on the nutrition information panel), along with added vitamins and minerals and for all these, a percentage daily intake (% DI) is added. The UK research shows that most shoppers can't understand thumbnail marketing. I've been a nutritionist for more than 40 years, but I find thumbnail front of pack labelling difficult to understand! The %DI figures are for a normal weight male (only one-third of men) and don't necessarily apply to women or children. The sodium figure is also not the desirable one, but the upper level for safety. The company also decides the serving size which varies between products. Food companies argue that their new front of pack labelling shows they take nutrition seriously. Others believe the industry is adopting this type of labelling in an effort to stave off the traffic light type of labelling which could become mandatory. Red lights on products reduce sales. Australia also has the Tick program from the National Heart Foundation (NHF). I think the March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 36 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 37 practical improvements and there is a He and William Fraser shared the role until Kangaroo Tales complement of dedicated teachers to guide Patrick Tynan was appointed in May 1929, By Joan Bray Kangaroo Valley Primary into the C21st. prior to the arrival of the well remembered There have been thirty two principals since Ernest Lawrence, in September 1929. (Continued from page 16) foundation day 1871. Mr Lawrence enjoyed the challenge from 1929 Some of these and other school work of this Although there are scant stories about some of -1936, with a short break in that year when period are on display at the Pioneer Park these former Principals it is important to Robert Mc Blaine was his relief Head teacher. Museum. recognise them, for each contributed their Albert Templeton stayed a little over a year, Scripture was taught by visiting clergymen from unique skills and styles to the management of a Louis Hill, a term in late 1937 and then John several denominations. Centre of Learning that continues to make this Thompson brought stability from 1938-1951. School days were mostly fun and relatively Community very proud. In January 1952, Russell Bell became Principal carefree, but one event was less than popular; Thomas Hird stayed three years and was and was relieved by Ernest Mallett in June the visit from the School Inspector. followed in 1874 by Mr A Mc Niven. 1957. Even the most docile and outwardly kindly man In 1875 James Birch occupied the position for He stayed until 1960 and Maxwell Smith, his seemed austere to the carefully primed children four years, until Thomas Hickey was appointed successor until the end of 1965. presenting images of model students. in late 1879. First term 1966, Geoffrey Williams was in the There was a collective sigh of relief when he His was a short tenure but his successor, Headmaster’s chair and his was a seven year departed. Richard Bell was in office from 1881 until the term. Some dates of interest for the history of the May holidays 1890. The much loved Bob Dunn took over in 1973, school are: 1938 children were immunised Charles Wood, the next principal, died from also for seven years. against polio, after an outbreak at the school, typhoid fever a year later and George Maquire He was Principal during the construction of the educational programmes were listened to in the filled in for a couple of weeks until Herbert Tallowa Dam and Power Station in the Valley. classroom as part of the curriculum, the school Langley was appointed in late May 1891. It was a challenge to integrate forty new narrowly missed destruction by bush fire in He served a six year term and was replaced by students from Germany, France and Spain, 1939, air raid shelters and air raid drill become Charles Raymond in July 1897. who had little knowledge of English or part of school life during WW11 years. But by April the following year, Samuel Australian customs and this he did very During those dark days, children in the Valley Gurney was in charge and it was not until successfully. joined their fellow students throughout the January 1905, that the talented James Burrell Bob has fond remembrances of some delightful nation by knitting woollen squares for blankets, assumed responsibility. children; especially remembered were three and sending food parcels to troops overseas. During his term 1905 to the end of 1909, he pupils from Papua who were cared for by the Later this practice was extended to help the involved himself in community projects. Most Butler family. displaced people of Europe and especially the significant was the design for the School of Art To raise money for much needed equipment, children. Building which was erected in 1907. the happy events of the Fun Runs from the By 1952, Bill and Audrey Lawson were Additions to this village landmark were village to Barrengarry and Beaumont to running a school bus service, so children were constructed in 1928 and it is interesting to note Barrengarry and the Horse rides for adults and able to exchange their bikes and walking shoes that the foundations were the stone blocks children from the Showground to Upper River for luxury rides and the old Beaumont school salvaged from the Dance Hall, destroyed by the were staged. became part of the Valley school complex. massive flood of 1927. Further extensions were The P&C was very active and with It is now the Pre-School. carried out in 1937. community help, the school choir, the brass Since the 1950’s, Kangaroo Valley school Walter Wall followed James Burrell in 1910 band, percussion and guitar groups flourished. children have enjoyed a fuller interaction with and Walter Kerby filled the post in 1912, He handed over to Mary Saphin in 1980. other schools, sports and swimming carnivals, staying for six years. Tony Butler took office in 1981 and his competing and winning at the Nowra Eisteddfod In the January after WW1, A. A. Mc Guiness replacement in April 2002, was the energetic and Debating competitions. arrived at the Valley School and his tenure was Mark Mc Carthy, a talented educator who has Their musical education and library services are three years. Hugh Kiddle enjoyed the position guided the school to a new level of well catered for, there is a school band, a well so much he stayed from 1922-1926, before run canteen, computing skills are taught and handing over to Joseph Holman (Continued on page 46) participation in community functions and celebrations is encouraged. One of the biggest thrills was the winning of the KANGAROO VALLEY EARTHMOVING Victor J Kelly Tennis Cup in 1993. The team (ALSO TRADING AS KANGAROO VALLEY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE) competed against much larger schools in the ABN 24 427 N930 266 State and at White City and in 2004 were again successful with third place. In 1968, there were increased enrolments when NEW WOMBAT BOBCAT. 5 TONNE IHI EXCAVATOR Kangaroo River Upper School closed and again in 1973, when the Tallowa Dam was being VOLVO TIP TRUCK, ROAD GRADER. ROLLER constructed. THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS COME also available, augers, trencher, rockbreaker, different sized buckets Uniforms were introduced in 1974 and wide Excavations, drainage, landscaping, small and narrow roads, brimmed sun safe hats in 1992. (we have the ideal grader for these roads, dam cleaning. In 1971, the school celebrated its Centenary and the children had fun on the colourful floats’ parade. Again with the 125 th anniversary, special attention was given to celebrating the changes in ALSO NOW SUPPLYING lifestyle and opportunities between the children BUSHROCK from hand of the C19th and those of the late C20th. held sizes, to display sizes Now there are extra classrooms, built in 1984 WE CAN CART roadbase, sand, soil, or for a large rock wall, or and 1996, a satellite dish installed, the mulch, blue metal etc (13 tonne) the small rock wall, maybe Kookaburra Creek nature reserve regenerated Owner operators even rocking around your and the creative art and drama education dam edge. showing excellence. GIVE US A CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE ON Give us a call, this is Prowess is continually demonstrated in the 44 651 172 or mobiles 0408 534 019 or 0407 786 512 OUR SPECIALITY. fields of sport, the P&C work diligently for March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 38

SURVEY REMINDER LIVING WITH FIRE ON THE LAND During February and March 2008 a survey is being carried out in the Kangaroo Valley area by Christine Eriksen from the University of Wollongong in conjunction with the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre. The survey has been delivered to letterboxes and/or attached to gates. The survey investigates what landholders – full-time residents as well as weekenders – think and do about bushfires. It is part of a research project that focuses on rural areas that are experiencing population growth due to their proximity to major urban areas and their high amenity value. It examines the effect of an increasingly diverse rural population on local bush fire management knowledge. This particularly refers to the effect of urban migrants purchasing land that is often subdivided farmland, whilst the more traditional rural population is aging and/or declining. What land management is carried out on individual properties? Are landholders joining RFS brigades? What are landholders’ experiences of bush fire? Does bush fire play a role in their land management aims? What are landholders’ perceptions of the bush fire hazard in their local area? At the end of the survey questionnaire form, people can volunteer to be interviewed further. These field based interviews with landholders / householders will take place during the latter half of 2008. Should you have any queries please contact Christine Eriksen on 0434 831 765 or [email protected]

PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SURVEY IN THE REPLY PAID ENVELOPE BY 7 APRIL 2008 March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 39 Since the last edition of the Valley Voice the An easy way to test the heat of a bale is to Brigade has been called out on five occasions. insert a long metal bar into the centre of the KVRFB Update The First call came at 3.32 pm on Tuesday 22 bale and wait a while (up to two hours) to see January to a hay shed fire at a property just off if the bar heats up. One member attended in Valley 1 to find that Moss Vale Rd Kangaroo Valley. If it gets hot to touch its time to remove the the tree had been chain sawed and removed Initially four Brigades responded, these being, bales and open them up to cool. from the middle of the roadway so returned to Kangaroo Valley, Beaumont, Broughton Vale Second Call came at 4.14pm on Friday 25 station. and Cambewarra. January for Kangaroo Valley and Beaumont Fifth call came at 2.59 pm for Kangaroo Valley 1 was away in quick time with three to attend an MVA on Cambewarra Mountain. Valley and Beaumont to respond to a smoke crew so as to get the fire ASAP and hopefully, The accident had happened a while earlier sighting approx 500 meters along Wattamolla to get on top of it early. however a motorist who had stopped to assist Rd from Kangaroo Valley Rd. Valley 1 with As Valley 1 was leaving other members were well after the accident spotted a fuel leak two crew arrived just ahead of Beaumont 2 arriving at the Station and they followed in their from the damaged vehicle that had managed with three crew to kikuyu grass, that was alight own vehicles as (of course) Valley 2 only three to climb onto one of “those” concrete gutters. due to a land owner who had set fire to a pile hours earlier had been taken to the Nowra Valley 1, with four on board, arrived on scene of papers in a eroded gully and did not stay to workshop for maintenance. and had Beaumont called off as they were watch the fire. On entering the road to the property smoke was leaving their station. The grass around caught fire and the smoke seen issuing from the 20 meter/40 metre hay Members assisted with traffic until police and sighting came from a passing motorist. shed and this information was relayed to fire the tow truck arrived. The first the land owner knew about it was control. The driver of the car did not have full when the two tankers arrived. For this reason another Brigade, Illaroo Rd, was insurance and tried to negotiate a price with We were very lucky as it was one of the hottest paged to attend. the tow truck operator for the tow. days this summer (not that we have had many) A crew on Valley 1 was quick to deploy water As he did not wish to pay the amount asked but there was no wind as a westerly would onto the burning bales and as this was being his vehicle was relocated to a safe spot off the have seen this fire heading towards Berry done another member climbed onto the bales to road. Mountain. get a better vantage on the fire as the other crew Now this driver, knowing that his rear The fire took only 10 minutes to make safe and member relayed the situation to fire control and suspension was badly damaged and had quite crews returned to their respective stations. located another water source if needed. a fuel leak decided, when the coast was clear, Also no permit was issued for this burn. It was quickly clear that we (and the owners) to get into his vehicle and continue his Important note; even though it has been a wet were very lucky as the brigade was called out journey down the mountain through the summer permits are still required until the end promptly and arrived in good time and with the village centre and up Barrengarry. of March unless suspended earlier. owners help in getting two tractors going in Police were notified by RFS members to this clearing out the burning bales and removing but he was long gone. Note; calls 3 and 4 are really not the others that were threatened. This is an example of stupidity at its best that responsibility of the RFS. With this being said fire control was asked to could have resulted in a serious situation. However the Rural Fire Service is more and stand down two Brigades from attending and to Third call came at 9.38 am on Thursday 31 more being called upon to attend calls that are have the other two brigades to proceed only to January for Beaumont and Kangaroo Valley the responsibility of the Council or RTA. the location. to respond to oil on the road two kms west It is assumed the reason for this is that by Prior to the arrival of Beaumont and Broughton from the top of Cambewarra Mountain. having an RFS Brigade paged to attend you Vale Brigades the fire was well under control This job was attended by Beaumont who will get a quicker response and you don’t have and those Brigades were asked to pull open the fixed the problem without our attendance. to pay Volunteers to get called out at all hours. burning/smoldering bales that had been moved Fourth call came at 9.47 pm for on Friday 1 The negative side to this situation is that out into the nearby paddock and extinguish any February for Kangaroo Valley to attend a tree members are looking at the incident details hot spots. over the road seven kms along Upper River Broughton Vale was stood down at around 5 pm road. (Continued on page 40) and other crews stayed on until around 6 pm just to ensure that all was OK. It was decided that the remaining 120 plus bales ANJON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES in the shed were safe and tests were conducted as to the temperature of the remaining bales. MINI DINGO DIGGER HIRE Everyone worked together with the property owner and only a dozen or so bales were MOBILE LOG SPLITTING affected. JOHN MCKINLEY I am sure a fairly restless nights sleep was had by the owners hoping that other bales inside the KANGAROO V ALLEY * MOBILE LOG SPLITTING shed would not spontaneously combust like the MOBILE - 0428 610 508 * CHAINSAW OPERATING one did that started this fire. A.H. - 4465 1181 * LAWN MOWING Note; during December/January around 10 shed/hay fires per day were reported within FAX - 4465 1904 * FIREWOOD SUPPLIES NSW rural fire service areas. * 4 IN 1 BUCKET So it was only a matter of time until one * TRENCHING happened in the Valley. Hay can spontaneously combust when baled wet * POST HOLE BORING or green and the temperature rises in the bale * SOIL LEVELLING over a period of time as it tries to dry out. These * POLY PIPE LAYING particular bales were trucked in from out of area and had been stored for nearly 3 months. * ROTARY HOEING These bales could have been smoldering inside * STUMP GRINDING for ages before combusting and in fact two * ANGLE BLADE people had commented of a smoke smell some five hours earlier. * RUBBISH REMOVAL So if you store hay and you smell smoke near your shed you should investigate. DIFFICULT & CONFINED AREAS 1.1 MTR ACCESS March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 40 Hampden Cottage, The Good Guys and KVRFB Update Harvey Norman of South Nowra. South Coast tourism (Continued from page 39) Also we thank Bob Johnston (Group 1 when paged and not turning out to calls that are Officer) who was the Judge and Sam campaign features not fire related emergencies. Thompson (Captain of Greenwell Point The action of calling out RFS Volunteers to Brigade) who oversaw the safety of the Shoalhaven such incidents may one day lead to a disaster if events. Both these people are also Volunteers a “boy who cried wolf” type situation occurred and we appreciate them spending their time off Shoalhaven City Mayor Councillor Greg and Volunteer members become sick and tired to come to the Valley Show, and of course all Watson is delighted with the $880,000 of their skills being used to save Council or the Volunteer members from the three Brigades South Coast Tourism campaign recently RTA money. who participated in the events. launched by the NSW Minister for Tourism Kangaroo Valley Show; Kangaroo Valley Upcoming Fund Raising Event; The giant Matt Brown. was asked to organise a competition for the garage sale is taking place on the Saturday and Clr Watson said it was an honour to see the show to help fill the gap left by the non Sunday of the Easter long weekend from 9 am- Shoalhaven play a prominent part in the South inclusion of the hose events. 3 pm both days. Coast campaign, which is expected to be seen Three other Brigades were asked if they Two years ago we had a similar fund raiser and read by more than 4.7 million people wanted to participate and as such there were to where the Brigade raised funds that went on to throughout NSW. be four Brigades in the “inter-district purchase Breathing Apparatus for the tankers. The campaign was launched in Silos Estate challenge”. This time the money raised will go towards new Jaspers Brush and the Four competition events were decided upon fire ground portable radios and a portable campaign features and crews were notified in advance of the defibulator. Shoalhaven tourism events so as to do some training. So if you have any goods that you can donate to operators and the Any person who saw the display during the the Brigade that can be on sold at our garage Shoalhaven’s magnificent day seemed to appreciate the friendly nature of sale they would be much appreciated. beaches and attractions in the competition and expertise shown by all We will be accepting goods at the Station each its media campaign. members involved. Wednesday evening (from 6 pm) and Sunday Each year more than 2.6 st Greenwell Point came 1 with 325 points, mornings (9- 10 am) up till and including the million visitors see nd Cambewarra 2 with 315 points and Kangaroo long weekend. Shoalhaven city, spending rd Valley 3 with 305 points so competition was We can also arrange to pick up donated goods if more than $580 million. close. required. This expenditure equates Unfortunately an hour before the events were Alternatively you may wish to set up your own to around 6,600 fulltime th to start we were told that the 4 Brigade, stall on the day at the station for a $10 per day jobs in the Shoalhaven. Beaumont, was to be a no show on the day. The total number of nights Greg Watson, donation. Matt Brown and We thank the sponsors for the event who This is a great way to have a clean out and spent in the Shoalhaven by donated goods or money to purchase items to visitors each year is 4.7 Tom Phillips at support YOUR VOLUNTEER rural fire the launch be used as prizes. Brigade. Any enquiries can be made at the million. The sponsors were Kangaroo Valley Tourist station on the days/time mentioned or by The Minister said: Association, Crystal Creek Meadows, Tall phoning Craig Winter on 4465 2170. “Television commercials featuring Trees B&B, Kangaroo Valley Tourist Park, Craig Winter for KVVRFB accommodation offers beginning at $85 a night in seaside hotels, cottages, and holiday parks will complement print advertising and Support your local Kangaroo Valley online marketing in an integrated campaign in Sydney, Canberra and regional NSW.” Volunteer Brigade. Rural Fire The television commercials went to air in Sydney and Canberra and regional NSW from From the start of March the brigade will accept or collect Brigade Station 17 February and are expected to be seen by any unwanted goods that you wish to donate for the more than 1.7 million people. Brigade to on sell at their garage sale. Easter Long The print advertisements will be published in Alternatively you may wish to set up your own stall on Sydney and Canberra metropolitan the 2 days (or 1 if you wish). Cost to set up your stall will Weekend newspapers and are expected to be seen by be $10.00 per day donation towards the Brigade; Paid on three million people. the day/days you attend. Saturday 22 nd You can drop items off at the station each Wednesday May I help? evening from 6.00 – 8.00pm (our training night) or each March Sunday from 9.00 – 10.00 am

We did the same 2 years ago with great success and the Sunday money donated then went to set up the tankers with rd C.A.B.A (breathing apparatus). This year the funds 23 March

raised will go towards the purchase of smaller, easier to use portable fire ground radios, new GPS units and 9 am – 3 pm portable defibulators for the tankers.

Bring the Kids to look at the trucks, grab some As your Federal member, it is my role to information pamphlets, and see the newly painted facilitate and assist you and your family station. Steak and sausage sandwiches available from with any concerns you have, please ring me on 11am – 2.00 pm 4423 1782 or toll free on 1300 301 790 To book a spot for a stall or to organise the donation of I regularly visit Kangaroo Valley goods call and am more than happy to call or visit you if you cannot get to my office. Craig Winter 4465 2170 Joanna Gash MP or 0421 857207 Federal Member for Gilmore March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 41

Human interest The Community at St Joseph’s brothers, I did not come with eloquence or stories, news and Church. superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. happenings from our We are presently preparing for Easter Kangaroo Valley For I resolved to know nothing while I was with the traditional Lenten practices of with you except Jesus Christ and Him churches prayer, fasting and almsgiving. crucified." Compiled by We gather for a Lenten discussion group In his time in the Valley several changes have Ron Bower on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, and for the taken place. Uniting Church Stations of the Cross and Benediction on Following the study series, “The Purpose Friday evening at 5 pm. Driven Life” additional Bible Study, Prayer The annual ecumenical Harvest Festival and Men’s groups were started. service held on Sunday 17 th February Preparations are in hand for the visit to Kangaroo Valley of the World Youth Day If you would like to join one there is likely to was both a great celebration of God’s Cross and Icon on Saturday March 29 th . be one to suit you! goodness and a time of fellowship. We will receive the Cross and Icon at the bridge We now have two services each Sunday; a Many people gathered beforehand for the at 5 pm and process along with walkway to the traditional service at 8:30 am and a traditional sausage sizzle, cup of tea and a Church. contemporary one at 10 am. chat. There it will be received for a Service of Prayer Many people reject the God of the Bible - but There was a real buzz in the air to go with the led by young people and based on the Gospel it is always to their detriment. buzz of conversation. story of the appearance of Jesus after His When I hear about the God people reject - Maybe that was to do with all the beautiful Resurrection to the two disciples travelling frequently I would too! slices and cakes to choose from! from Jerusalem to Emmaus where they God our Father is fundamentally and The Church was comfortably full for the recognised Him at the Breaking of Bread. unexpectedly good. service. Music will be provided by a local youth band When people hear what God is really like - As usual, there was a magnificent display of and the Berry Band. most clearly seen in His son Jesus - they are produce from the Kangaroo Valley Show – a There will be the opportunity for private prayer surprised. God never forces Himself on anyone visual reminder of God’s generous love for us. at the Cross and refreshment at a sausage sizzle although still changes lives - but we must be The clergy and representatives of the three provided by the Lions Club. prepared to mean business with Him. churches took different parts of the service, in At 7 pm the Cross will be carried back to the It is my continuing prayer that everyone in the which the theme was thanksgiving for God’s bridge for Mass at the riverside and a vigil of Valley comes to discover Jesus and the great generosity. prayer later at Glenmack Caravan Park. Gift His death and resurrection has won for us . John Brentnall brought the message on the All are welcome to participate. I will miss serving Christ and His people here theme of “Being Rich Toward God” (Luke in the Valley -, I will miss the friendships of 12:21.) Anglican Church - Church of the many both within the church and the wider This will be the last of these services as regular Good Shepherd community, the tennis and basketball, and bike services have stopped in the Kangaroo Valley After four years in Kangaroo Valley the Castle's riding, the swimming pool, the arts and crafts, Uniting Church. are on the move. the picnics and people - so much to be thankful However, it was fitting that such a joyous time Elly and Graham are both leaving to take up for. could be shared together by members of the all positions in Green Point Christian College on At the 10 am service on Sunday 9 March 8 the churches in the town. the Central Coast - where Mykayla their young people will be confirmed. daughter will also attend. The confirmation will be conducted by Bishop Blessings…..John Brentnall They commence in early March. Al Stewart. Easter services will be held on Graham's first sermon in the Valley was on 1 Good Friday and Easter Sunday mornings./ Corinthians. 2:1-2 "When I came to you, Details will be on the notice board.

Colys & Ozzyconnect would like to thank everybody for their participation in the community meeting held on the 29 February 2008.

As outlined in the meeting it is our intention to work collectively with the wider community on this project, to ensure the development will produce the best product mix for a sustainable future.

In order to successfully get this product off the ground we encourage everyone’s feedback via the questionnaire on our website www.colys.com.au . We look forward to working with you all in the future. March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 42 The Sports Report

Celebrating 100 years of rugby Croquet league at Nowra Showground

anyone ? The Australian Rugby League’s Centenary Coast include: celebrations will kick off in Nowra on 5 Bob Fulton, March with a regional exhibition of rugby Mick Cronin, Kangaroo Valley Bowling Club has a league memorabilia leading up to a Tony first class Croquet Lawn and offers Centenary of League celebration at Nowra Brannigan, free Croquet lessons Showground featuring 2008 Australian of the Graeme Three forms of the game are available at the Year Lee Kernaghan. Langlands, Bowling Club. The two-week exhibition will showcase a Matt Cooper, AUSSIE CROQUET - a half-hour game that collection of rugby league memorabilia on Luke Bailey takes five minutes to get started. display at the Harvey Norman Nowra store. and Luke GOLF CROQUET - similar to Aussie This will feature a rare collection of previously O’Donnell. Croquet, games may take a little longer. unseen trophies, jersey’s and photographs as The Harvey ASSOCIATION CROQUET - this is the well as some treasures including a Dally M Norman The Telstra Premiership trophy full form of the game. Medal, Centenary World Cup trophy and the Regional will be in Harvey Norman It require skills of the other two forms, plus a Telstra Premiership trophy. Exhibition Nowra from Friday 14 March few more. Shoalhaven City Mayor Councillor Greg A major until Wednesday 19 March. It is as much about strategy as it is about skills Watson said it was heartening to see the South collection of with a mallet. Coast recognised as one of the major training Rugby League memorabilia will be on display Free lessons are on at 2 pm on Wednesdays grounds for rugby league talent. for two weeks at Harvey Norman Nowra. Entry and Sundays during February and March. “We have a great many players who began their is free and just by checking out the exhibition at To arrange other days and times call ‘Tim’ on careers with small sporting clubs in the Harvey Norman, you could win two tickets to 44651608. Shoalhaven or the South Coast the ultimate sporting event – State of Origin 3 at Mallets and other equipment supplied. “Now the Australian Rugby League has ANZ Stadium Sydney on Wednesday 2 July. recognised this with the inaugural exhibition Gates will open for the celebrations from 4pm, For Valley Voice and events for the centenary year to be held in Wednesday 19 March, with free entry. advertising please phone Nowra.” 44 651 621 Former and current players from the South (Continued on page 46) March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 43 Swimming relay night—entries invited An initiative by Alison Baker to Wednesday February 27 to explain the way the inaurgurate a charity swim relay night, evening will work and distribute entry forms. has been immediately supported by the The form the event will take is as follows: “Bowlo” (also known as the Kangaroo Valley Bowling and Recreation Club) ! Teams of four of any age and sex. The only and the first event will be held at the pool requirement being that each swimmer on March 18, commencing at 6-15 pm. completes 25 metres, any stroke, unaided. Alison’s proposal to the board read as follows. ! $20 per team entry fee Recently I was involved in an event in my home ! Teams to all swim a timing round to more incentive this year. town, which was celebrating 60 years of age and establish a time for their 4 x 25metre swim There is also the opportunity for spot prizes, so which initially raised 60 pounds. ! meal or bar vouchers would not go astray. As I was swimming laps in Kangaroo Valley in Thereafter, throughout the evening I can see this event easily becoming a Major preparation, it became clear to me this is exactly improvement by 3 seconds or more over the must do here in the Valley annually and the type of event that would fit well here in the entire evening will disqualify your team…swim therefore your participation this year would Valley. hard from the outset guarantee you first option in following years. My memories of competing in this event as a ! Teams will then swim off a handicap We are hoping to arrange a registration family 40 years ago, was of an outdoor 25 metre according to the time established, with the afternoon at the club so as to encourage unheated pool, 44 gallon drums alight, creating slowest team in each heat going off GO..etc. everyone up to the club…perhaps all entries warmth and atmosphere and the smell of This sets up great racing with close finishes received to go in to a draw for dinner ??? sausages and onions on the BBQ. from teams of all abilities I know the entire community appreciates your Great participation from business houses and role in re-opening our Club, and will support it ! Throughout the evening last placed team families all in the spirit of friendship, community as best they can. in each heat will be eliminated…off for sausage and as is always the case a local charity to be From a marketing perspective, this will be a and a place by the fire and cheer on the the recipient of the profits. great way to remind the community that it is a remaining teams. I competed in this event in New Zealand, two two way street. The final heat will be 5 teams vying for the weeks ago and my resolve is undiminished. Any advertising, i.e. the current banner etc inaugural Bowlo Cup and winners cheque The Kangaroo Valley Lions (managers of the KV would be welcome on the night. pool) are equally excited and on board to help Experience tells us that Cash is the currency of Well done Alison and the Bowlo for taking the manage and facilitate the running of our the day, so I envisage Prize money for first 3 idea and making it happen. inaugural (Bowlo Cup) Kangaroo Valley teams ($150 in total)…perhaps towels also for Editor’s note : Form your teams now and use Handicapped Swimming relay night on Tuesday the winning team. the entry form below to ensure a big turn out. March 18. Ideally this event would be held in February We could expect multiple entries from Team I am speaking to the local school assembly (with the weather in mind)…so need a little Wattamolla, Glengarry and touch football.

Inaugural Kangaroo Valley Handicap Swimming Relay Night Bowlo Cup

Tuesday March 18 Kangaroo Valley Swimming Pool 6.15pm All Welcome late entries will be accepted on the night

Team Name ______

Team members 4 members per team Only need to swim one lap of pool any stroke unaided

1.______2.______3.______4.______

What makes your team the best chance of winning on the night? (Max 20 words) e.g. Grandma swam for Australia?? I eat Weetbix for breakfast each morning???? ______

______

Entry Fee $20 per team funds raised go to Kangaroo Valley Lions

Pre Register at the Bowling Club Sunday March 9 and go in a draw for dinner for 4 at the Bowling club to the value of $50 First Placed Team $80 Second team $40 Third team $20 Spot prizes on the night A great night of fun, everyone guaranteed 2 swims March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 44

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Lee Dale: Tel 0405 224043 Licence No: 158073C KANGAROO VALLEY PHYSIOTHERAPY 24 hours—7 Days Emergency Service 15 years experience Doug Moore Physiotherapist Mobile: 0439 401 120 Email: [email protected] Same day KV Ambulance Station, Mondays hot water system replacement March 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 46 Letters to the Editor (continued) their skills to the extensive, historic, and very beautiful gardens which surround the Rugby League celebrations (Continued from page 32) homesteads. (Continued from page 42) who were nominated for acknowledgement Bundanon's garden is part of the National Open The Regional Celebration will feature St resonates nationally. Garden Scheme. George Illawarra Dragons players plus a host of Their ideals, motivation and professionalism, Or be part of the land care group caring for the local Rugby League legends and headlined by united with knowledge, energy and high extensive bushland. Country music superstar and 2008 Australian of achievement, deserve status as commendable And on days when major events take place the Year Lee Kernaghan. role models. there's always a need for someone to take While attending the celebration you can also Jan founded a company called Accommodation tickets, sell drinks, or help organise the parking. have your photo taken with the giant Telstra and Care Solutions. The original concept of Volunteers of all ages and ability are welcome Premiership trophy, watch some of the rugby providing accommodation for people with and if you are currently studying the creative league’s greatest moments on the big screen, disabilities began with a compassionate desire arts, performance, music or arts administration and join in the fun at an ARL skills clinic. to organize a home for three disabled boys. this is a great way to gain work experience at a So grab your jersey and a footy and get down to This costs money; so Jan mortgaged her home, National arts institution. Nowra Showgrounds from 4pm and join in the bought the initial property and set up the first of If you're not sure then just come along, be a part fun as Rugby League celebrates its Centenary. her independent care supported accommodation of something special, and try your hand at

options. whatever takes your fancy. 4pm Gates open [free entry] Her philosophy of ‘Normal house, normal If you want to find out more call 4422 2100. street’ has resulted in the setting up of a number of different housing options catering 4.15pm Legends of League presented to the for the elderly, disabled and those affected by Kangaroo Tales audience, followed by autograph major personal traumas. signing Quality heath care, comfort and counselling are By Joan Bray part of the service to maximise the 4.45pm Meet the St George Illawarra players (Continued from page 37) independence and dignity of the residents. achievement with his dedication and innovative The Organization employs 95 people and ideas. 5.15pm Volunteer recognition medals homes are provided in both the high and low The support he receives from the equally presentation care needs. Transitional living positions assist dedicated staff ensures that this school will patients to move from hospital and continue to excel. 5.45pm Lee Kernaghan performance rehabilitation centres while modifications are For thirty four years, Margaret Barton has been made to their own homes. school Administration Manager and assures me 7.30pm Shoalhaven v Gerringong centenary Other clients require help in regaining she could double this story with her tales, if only match kicks off confidence after trauma and to learn new space allowed. independent living skills, so this is yet another The shorter histories of the other schools in the This is a strictly no alcohol event. need to be met by the Company. district unfold some interesting stories and these For more information on the Centenary of These houses are recognised for their will be told in next months ‘Kangaroo Tales’. League event at Nowra, you can contact innovative provision of supportive My thanks to all the story tellers who have Council’s Arts and Events section on accommodation and Jan is determined to helped with their remembrances to make this (02) 4429 3541 or Tristan Hay at the NRL on extend the service and maximise her dream of edition. [02] 9339 8521. ‘Normal house, normal street’. Enquiries are welcome –to Accommodation birds, lizards, bats, butterflies, possums, frogs and Care Solutions-Tel 03-95984620 Space for wildlife and fish in your area. www.accommodationandcaresolutions.com.au The brochure also provides advice on how to [email protected] (Continued from page 17) deal with unwanted pest animals such as the Joan Bray unique to the Shoalhaven – is one of the many features that attract people to visit or live in the Indian Myna bird, foxes and how to fence your city. yard so that it will not harm native animals. Bundanon volunteers “In the Shoalhaven we need to pay attention to The brochure will be distributed to property how we design and build housing and facilities owners when they receive an occupation (Continued from page 29) for our growing population to reduce impacts certificate for their new home or home If you love art and history then maybe being a on native plants and animals that live in these extension or a development application kit from tour guide would appeal on the Sunday Open areas”. Council. Days? To help educate people moving to the The brochure will also be available at Council’s Again, don't worry if you are a first timer as full Shoalhaven, the new brochure provides good Administration offices in Bridge Road Nowra training is provided. information on how to reduce the impacts on and Deering St Ulladulla. Frustrated cattlemen might well like the chance native animals, how to build and grow gardens For further information on the brochure, please to work with the herd of pedigree Brangus which are friendly for native animals, how to be call Council’s Threatened Species Officer on cattle. a responsible pet owner, how to encourage (02) 4429 3209. Gardeners are encouraged to come and lend

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May 17 Dessert and coffee evening with Leigh Hatcher. Men’s session March 18 Swimming relay night

May 18 Dessert and coffee evening with Leigh Hatcher. Women’s session March 22-23 KVRFB Garage sale

June 27 The Idea of North—Jazz concert March 29 World Youth Day Procession in Kangaroo Valley May 1-3, 2009 Kangaroo Valley Arts Festival. (more information available at Saint Josephs Church)

Organisations are invited to use this page to claim the date for any events they are planning, so as to avoid doubling up and clashes with other groups. Monthly events Weekly events

Mon (1st) KV Rural Fire Service meeting – 7.30 pm – Fire Shed – Bill Chittick 4465 1242 Mon – Fri Bus Service to Nowra and Highlands - Mon (2nd) Senior Citizen’s Meeting - 10.15 am – Kangaroo Valley Bowling Club. 4423 5990 Mon (2nd) Environment Group – 6 pm – The Ambulance Community Complex – Mon –Tues-Thurs-Fri Mass St. Joseph’s 11 am Peter Stanton 4465 1688 Mon Bingo – 5 pm KVB&RC Mon (3rd) A & H Meeting – 7.30 pm - K.V. Hall – Betty Allan 4465 1154 Mon 1-3 pm Women's Bible Study Anglican Hall 44651585 Tues (1st) CWA 10 am to 12, 12 Speaker, 12.30 pm Combined Luncheon, Mon&Wed 10-12 am Women's Bible Study - 1 pm to 2.15 pm Meeting Anglican Residence 44651585 Tues (2nd) Pre School Meeting Mon Wed Thurs 1-3 pm Women's Care & share - Tues (3rd) Pioneer Museum Park Trust 10-00 am Elaine Apperley 4465 2026 Anglican Hall 44651585 Tues (3rd) KV Historical Society 1 pm Garth Chittick 4465 1367 Tues Men's Bowling - noon, Casual Contact Club 4465 1175 & leave name Thurs (2nd) P. & C. Meeting – – KV School Tues 10-12 & 6-8 Iyenga Yoga 44 651 364 Tues 8 pm Meditation Group ph 0427 383 645 Fri (2nd) View Club Gen Meeting & Luncheon – 12 pm – Source at Kangaroo Tues Cuppa & kids Sunday School Hall 10am Sat (last) Brogers Creek Landcare – Andrew or Liz 4465 1482 Wed Mass St Joseph’s 6-20 am Sat (3rd) Upper Kangaroo Valley Landcare, meet at Upper Wed Croquet Club 2 pm KV Bowling Club Kangaroo Valley Hall 9-11 am Contact Tess Heighes 4422 7147 Wed Rural Fire Service Training at Shed 6pm Sun (1st) Family Friendly Contemporary Service – 9.30 am – Anglican Church 4465 1585 Wed 6-8 pm Iyenga yoga contact 44 651364 Thurs 5 pm Golf Croquet Sun (2nd) Communion & Traditional Service – 9.30 am – Anglican Church 4465 1585 Exercise Class 9-15 am KV Hall Communion Service 9 am Uniting Church 4464 1034 Walking group P.O. 10 am Sun (last) Fishing Club Competition day – Harold Sharman 4465 1140 Fri 2 pm Association Croquet Sat 1 pm Social Bowls KV Bowling Club Sun Bowling Club - 'Barefoot Bowls' From 1 pm Sun Croquet 2 pm KV Bowling Club Sun KV Rural Fire Service Training – Bi-weekly events Fire Shed 9 am Sun Anglican Church Tuesday (2nd & 4th) Lions Club – 7 pm Carolyn Green 4465 1384 8-30 am Traditional service 10 am Contemporary service and Thursday (1st & 3rd) Men’s Group 7.30 pm - Bob Dunn 4465 1056 Sunday School Sun Mass - St. Joseph’s Church, 11 am

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Fox Baiting Using 1080 Poison During March 2008

Landowners throughout the Northern Shoalhaven are advised that a widespread fox control program is in operation during March 2008. The program involves baiting using 1080 poison baits. Dogs are susceptible to 1080 poison. Dog owners need to keep their animals under control or on their property at all times during March.

The program is looking for landowners interested in baiting for foxes on their own land. Council and the Rural Lands Protection Board provide assistance in supplying baits, notifying neighbours and training.

For more information, contact Greg Thompson, Shoalhaven City Council on 4429 3291 or Dan Shaw, Rural Lands Protection Board on 0418 963 808.

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