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November 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 1 Kangaroo Valley Voice Volume 13 Issue 5 ISSN 1833-8402 Circulation 850 November 2007 $2 Valley shows shy side at the school trivia night…. ….but they still raised $15,000 plus Trivia Tonight……Last Week…. not found his trousers). The television event of the decade came After months of meeting, planning and plenty and went. of preparation, we went to air. The studio audience was nothing if not eclectic. Our presenters, Gary and Patsy kept the night There was a table of Far Side Cows (Best going at cracking pace with questions, jokes Dressed Table); Gilligan Island with Ginger and laughs. (Best Dressed Women) and Rome was well 60 second commercials filled the “big screen” represented with one of its Gladiator’s taking and where met with approval and applause. out Best Dressed Male. The studio audience was well looked after by Also present were Dame Edna Everage and the catering team and bar staff. Malcolm Fraser (who as of October 20 still had Items available through the “Not So Ordinaries” were hotly contested and the “Broker” kept on her toes all night. There was also a constant buzz from the silent auction area. At the time of printing the exact final figure for the night is still being tabulated. However we already know that the children of Kangaroo Valley Public School have once Photographs: Above left again been well supported by their community. The Far Side team. Not only best dressed but On their behalf we would like to thank all our the clear-cut, outright trivia winners as well! sponsors everyone involved and everyone who Above: Notable for his aplomb and discretion, came. this visiting celebrity made a point of telling the Helen Gelberman Voice “Jolly good show. Well done. Eh what?” Dame Edna and her consort ready to party! News p1–14 Political coverage p3 –5 Regular columns p15-35 Directory p40-41 Sport p38-39 Wot’s on p43 November 20072007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 2 Published by K angaroo Kangaroo Valley Voice Incorporated. Editorial alley V Registration # Y2627221 oice V A sharing, caring community The monthly community newspaper of Kangaroo Valley Office Bearers Once again this month the primary focus of departments and regulations have to be satisfied Kangaroo Valley has been on the activities of before each step, is time consuming, wasteful President Carl Leddy the public school, but this time in response to and questionable as to whether so much of it is Treasurer Position available the efforts of the P & C and the creative and red tape for the sake of red tape or to protect Secretary Larraine Hahlos Committee Win Palmer hardworking group responsible for the some vested interests and continue decisions Sheila Young annual trivia night, which this year not only and impositions from previous times simply Joan Bray celebrated a 20th birthday, but raised a because they exist. Laurie De Ville record sum to assist many areas of school On the question of Osborne Park, we have been Editor Carl Leddy needs and funding. waiting for someone else to point up the Advertising Position available The high degree of support for this event, number of new signs erected at the showground Journalists Joan Bray includes a number of people who do not have all of which have the name spelled incorrectly. Jenelle Brangwin and many never have had pupils attending the It should be Osborne Park not Osbourne. Liz Aitken Ron Bower valley school and it is more credit to the The signs of do and dont’s at the Park are also Wot’s On Position available committee, that they are able to elicit support symptomatic of the intrusiveness of the Sports Report Kate Rutherford from not only those individuals, but many regulatory controls over citizens lives, activities Legal Advisers A P Sparke & Broad businesses and organisations outside our and enjoyment of simple rights. Computer operator Hope Kennedy boundaries who are encouraged to be sponsors. Great to see the arts and cultural activities in the In this issue both of our real estate advertisers valley continuing to expand. Editorial Office. are both reporting excellent results in recent Apart from the Buster Keaton festival, reviewed telephone (02)-4465 1621 weeks and months and the retail regeneration of on page 24, there are two piano concerts the village also continues apace. coming up (see back page), a bluegrass and folk The threat of the equine influenza epidemic still day (page 32), news of the youth group music Kangaroo Valley Voice was originally established under the Small Towns Program (an initiative of the shrouds the valley. activities and the arts and craft exhibition in Department of Business & Regional Development). It is hoped that by some miracle, the scourge Walkers Lane on the first weekend (see page K.V. Voice Inc. aims to support & develop the Valley’s will pass by the valley without striking down 43). economic, social & communication infrastructure. The our horse population and those who rely on a The heart of a community newspaper such as Committee & Assistants are all volunteers, who donate “clean” environment for their industries and the Valley Voice is often measured by the their time and expertise for the benefit of our readers. All Valley residents, clubs & organisations are invited to attractions to survive if not thrive. Letters to the Editor section and again we have forward editorial submissions. With the major event of the year, the annual A received a variety of letters this month, The K.V. Voice is financially self sufficient due to & H Show scheduled for February, there has informing, enquiring, complimenting and income received from local businesses and advertising. been substantial changes to the refreshment sharing news with all our readers. area in the showground, with an eye to meeting When the letters spill to four pages it is an DISCLAIMER the archaic liquor licensing laws, which are a editor’s delight. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are colonial hangover that this state various state As ever we are grateful to our contributors and made in good faith by Kangaroo Valley community members. governments continue to enshrine as if some advertisers, without whom there would be no K.V. Voice Inc., Committee, volunteers and contributors do not take responsibility for any statements advertisement, notice, holy grail. paper, their support is vital and appreciated. letter or opinions published. Such are published at the risk of the The inconsistency is challenging to understand. There is, of course, a federal election due in contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. All contributors agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that The Robertson Show has no such restrictions in November and it is pleasing to note that to date the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, in place and people are allowed free movement the valley has not been plastered with signage breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws. while having a convivial with friends. and some of the candidates have chosen to state PRINTED BY: Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry. NSW Why the Valley needs wire compounds and their cases through the pages of the Voice. DISTRIBUTED BY: Australia Post. Robertson patrons roam free is beyond me. It is a dignified and efficient way to get their Graphics used in advertising courtesy of ClickArt The same draconian approach to the proposed messages across and persuade, rather than Incredible 65,000 Image Pak © 1996, T/Maker Co. amalgamation of the Bowling Club, where a bombard the voters. multiplicity of government organisations and Carl Leddy DEADLINES for the December issue of the ‘VOICE’ Letters to the Editor The Editor Advertising, Looking for answers –can you help? Wot’s On , Calender All letters must be Hello, & Sports Report signed by the writer Today we paid a visit to your beautiful town. and give both The last time I was there was about 1944-45. November 20, 2007 business and home I am currently “doing” my family tree….. Editorial Submissions phone numbers so Goodhew. letters can be verified. The family story is that my grandmother, November 22, 2007 Dorothy Millicent (nee Foster) grew up there Please do not leave your as a foster child. She states on her marriage certificate that she submission until the last day; Mail to : was born in Bourke 1893-4, her parents were being early is a great help to us. The Editor c/o Post Office John Foster and Ethel McInerney (both E-mail [email protected] Kangaroo Valley. 2577 deceased by 1912). 44 651 621 (Continued on page 4) November 2007 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 3 Restoration of historic George Walker Bridge big project for Park Pioneer Museum Park has just begun a for Gilmore, Joanna Gash, major heritage undertaking with the carried out the replacement of restoration of the suspension bridge. the crumpled south western Originally, Mr George Walker owned and end headstock and several supporting bridge deck operated the dairy farm, now called timbers. "Clinton Park" in Wattamola. In February 2007 the northern In 1931 he needed to have access to cross end headstock again rotted Broger's Creek which ran through his property. through and as John Griffith in With the help of the local blacksmith and one 1977 said " the motivation for report states "with the friendly help of some this is to save an "idea". local farmers" he built the 260 foot long bridge The George Walker Bridge between milkings and other farm work, in three represents an important period months. in history when the Forty-five years later, after the Shire Council community's response to a had built a concrete bridge some 200 yards up need was "self-help".

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