i Directions rf I Welcome to this spring issue of committees and volunteer groups issue of Parklands we will be Parklands. working on many different projects detailing the challenges and within the Parklands. All this -We have a wonderful program opportunities this presents us. The tremendous effort combined with of activities and events to Cafe Playground is well underway, the long-term planning, capital look forward to over the next major work on Randwick and investment and asset management few months. Busby's ponds begins in carried out by the Trust ensures September, and the tree planting Celebrating the second that Centennial Parklands remains program will continue. anniversary of Sydney 2000, we the People's Park in Sydney both will all perhaps experience a little now and for future generations. The Program is concentrating on nostalgia as the legacy event, the the core values of the Parklands: On our Open Day in October you Flora Sydney Marathon hugging improving facilities of the park Peter Duncan will be brought up to date with all the famous 'blue line', passes our Director, the developments we are involved environment; access and Centennial Parklands door and into Fox Studios on transport; leisure facilities; 15 September. in and the challenges they present over the next five years. Much of improved visitor information We are delighted to invite you all this is outlined in this issue of services; heritage conservation; to share our Open Day on Parkands. and managing utilities and services. 13 October. This is a time for us to I invite you to join us on celebrate so much of what we do The Open Day will also give you Sunday October 13. It will be together as a community. the opportunity to see the Draft Conservation Management Plan another opportunity for you to see We are proud to welcome Livid which will continue to be on public what we are dning, get involved in 2002 to Moore Park in October, display for seven weeks before its feedback and become part of the and look forward to the return of presentation to the Heritage future of the Park. All in all we are Parklife in November. Council and ultimately for approval in for a very busy few months and We are privileged to have so many by the Government. I hope that you enjoy the spring talented and dedicated people who We are well into the Park activity in the Parklands over the are part of our consultative lmprovement Program and in this following months. .

ds Magazine is published quarterly tennial Park 6 Moore Park Trust 3 Parkbench A Day in the Life of.. . Friends of the Parklands ed Bag 15. Paddington NSW 2021. 7 Gillian Smart 12 nnial ParMends is managed by the 4 Park lmprovement Bound in History Pa& and Moore Park Trust. - A Sweet Smell in Time Proaram Trustees: Fmbssor John Niland AC ., (Chaimrpn). JR Anderson, Colourful Creations A Specdracular Supper A Big Thank You 13 Picture This 5 Go Creature Crazy Waste Not - Want Not nt Editor: Nichola Clark The Farrier 14 Calendar The Musk Duck 9 Recipe

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%I* C k nstond under the Park rn wm PUY~ROUND BE READY FOR lrpar om The playground beside the Centennial Parklands Cafh is to have a new look and location by the Open Day on 13 October. It is currently being relocated south of the existing playground on the Parade Grounds behind the restaurant and next to the big fig tree. Gillian Smart, Landscape Architect says, "Its new location is conveniently adjacent to the toilet block at the rear of the restaurant, and being positioned next to the large fig will mean more shade. Most importantly, being further away from Grand Drive it will offer children a safer environment to play in". There will be some fantastic new ead gardener James Jones (left) and Director equipment for exploration and 4the Bo~otanirGardens Charles Moore (right)o&e the d&lopment 4the Parklands, 1'887 innovative play. A shaded sandpit, state-of-the-art spinning wheel, slides and a swings feature. The FORECOURT CAFE OPEN AND OPEW DAY IN CENTENNIAL Open Day on 13 October. During current toilets will be upgraded OPERATING PARKLANDS this period, the Draft Plan will be and the existing women's toilet will placed on exhibition until 30 be relocated to the current men's The forecourt area that sits Come along on Sunday, November at the Superintendent's toilet so it is directly adjacent to squarely between the Centennial 13 October, to Centennial Residence (Wednesday and the playground. Parklands Cafe and Restaurant has Parklands' open day. Weekends loam - 3pm), the recently undergone an upgrade. Not forgetting the carers, Administration Building (behind During June, the area was closed The Superintendent's Residence at comfortable seating and a grassy Paddington Gates will be the main Centennial Parklands Cafe, for building work and is now up weekdays 8.30am - 5pm), local sitting area has been incorporated and running with a new-look venue for the day with staff on into the playground's design hand to discuss the various plans, councils and on the Parklands forecourt combining an extended website www.cp.nsw.gov.au. overlooking the site. indoor area to be shared by both policies and activities we are currently working on. These An upgrade of the playground near the Cafe and Restaurant patrons, The aim of the CMP is to provide include the Conservation the Learners Cycle Way is also and an all access toilet and direction on the heritage Management Plan, Traffic and anticipated for this season. W changing facility. conservation and management of Access, Ponds Restoration, Moore the various natural, Indigenous Cafe patrons can now choose to Park South Masterplan, the new and cultural attributes of the sit indoors during the daytime, and dog policy and playgrounds. Parklands. Following the at night the area serves as a front- consideration of the public input of-house reception area for There will be fun things for everyone with Ranger education and issues raised during this functions held at the Restaurant. consultation period, the CMP will Previously for pre-dinner drinks at activities, guided walks, pony rides and an Aboriginal dance activity be endorsed by the Trust and the Restaurant, tables had to be forwarded to the Heritage Council moved around for this explaining the importance of our ponds. loam-3pm. Information for approval of the final plan in requirement. With the Restaurant early 2003. now open for evening sittings on call (02) 9339 6699. rn Friday and Saturday night and Once the Conservation available for functions on request, Management Plan is officially this area has made a tremendous CONSERVATION approved at a Ministerial level, it difference to the flexibility of MANAGEMENT PLAN - will become one of the first such the venue. I HAVE YOUR SAY plans for heritage parks around the world. Furthermore, its The second public consultation implementation will ensure that period of the Conservation future generations are able to Management Plan (CMP) is being enjoy the experience the launched as part of the Parklands' Parklands' heritage represents. W 77ie tranquillity ofthe restored Duck Pond

SECURING THE FUTURE Parklands' history and its natural benefits of a program that and cultural significance. enhances and protects our highly n the winter issue of Parklands valued Parklands to secure them Continual investment in the assets we mentioned the Park for future generations. Ilmprovement Program that the of the park is crucial. A strategic Trust was developing. The issue framework of activity in the form THE PONDS WORK heralded the restoration of Busby's of a Park lmprovement Program The restoration of Busby's and and Randwick ponds and stages has been designed to take place five and six of the ponds over the next seven years at a cost Randwick ponds is the largest restoration program marks the of $50 million, much of which will project in the Parklands over the first major investment of the 2002- be generated by the Trust with coming year and there will be a lot 2009 improvement plans. Other Government assistance. of disruption as the work is carried out. Some inconvenience is improvements already under-way There are six arms to the strategic inevitable. Here we outline what include a new playground near the framework for work in the future. you can expect. Cafe with accessible parking and They are designed to: Hills Weeping Fks - Ficus microcarpa upgraded male and female toilet vat Mil haw been planted at Moore Randwick cgates will be the conserve the park environment Park East [his year as part of tlte tree amenities. dedicated access for the trucks conserve heritage; plantinx program The success of stages one to four entering the park. A temporary improve transport and access; road to the Randwick Pond edge of the ponds program, which was Other projects included in the improve leisure facilities will pass through the equestrian commenced in 1997, can be seen program are the annual tree improve utilities and services; and ground, a small portion of which in these photos. It indicates what master plan planting; and towards upgrade information services. will be fenced off. For we can look forward to once the the end of 2003, we will see environmental and safety Busby's and Randwick ponds work These works come under the improvements to basic amenities, considerations the perimeter of the is complete. umbrella of asset management. such as the equestrian centre, construction site will be fenced Key works will include There is a comprehensive program heritage buildings and most with a 1.8 metre high chain wire reconstruction of eroded edges, of upgrades and improvements importantly restoration and fence. Work will take place creating sandy beaches to provide planned which have resulted from replacement of signage, Monday to Friday. Mission Fields, turtle habitats; island extensive consultation over the stormwater drainage and lighting. improvements, including removal past two years. As well the the construction compound Parklands will have an increase of While the framework of activities throughout the job, will undergo of pest habitat; aquatic planting ensures this rich asset will be and stormwater inlet and outlet at least 25% in maintenance works full restoration on completion. over the next four years to cover upgraded and conserved for future improvements. Silt build-ups will generations, the implementation Access to Grand Drive will not be be removed and aquatic plants long-term catch-up maintenance. This catch-up maintenance will phase will always present certain affected, but there will be introduced. cover areas such as the horse challenges to park users. We are temporary and partial road control Ultimately the main objective of trails, roads, paths and general excited about the program and as points during the construction this work is to create designs that landscape which suffers from the each phase commences we will period. Full details will be posted are beautiful, functional and massive visitation of over 5 million provide updates. When projects at the site once tendering for the robust, in keeping with the visits per year. are finished, we can all enjoy the project is complete. W for corporations it is an excellent A form of team-building. However, Big Thank You what most volunteers tend to cherish is the community spirit and the satisfaction of giving something back," Rachel said. I he year 2001 was 'The Year Volunteers Program. One of their of the Volunteer' and marked main duties is to assist at the As Volunteer Allan Kauter says, the beginning of Centennial Superintendent's Residence on "I live close to the Parklands and Parklands Volunteer Program. Wednesdays and weekends. "Each have always enjoyed being a Coordinated by Senior Ranger volunteer is central to the running regular visitor. The reason Rachel Ely, the Program has of this project and the progression I became a volunteer was because proved to be a huge success with of the Parklands as a whole," says I wanted to become part of the both individuals and corporations Rachel. "Their participation means Parklands and to give something helping the Parklands grow from that we can now offer the public a back. I wanted to repay some of strength to strength. weekend information centre, as the enjoyment that the Parklands "It is great to have companies well as an exhibition space for has given to me over the years." W everyone to enjoy. These results Farewell Pamcia Meagher (left) and coming into the Park, and as part webme Susette Dixon (right) of the program we hope to are amazing and with the development of the F--:--' "'"- develop our relationship with local The Centennial and Moore Park knows what we businesses," says Rachel. "We Trust would like to say farewell can achieve." recently had a team from Westpac I and a big thank you to Patricia helping out with planting and litter Most importantly, Meagher for the dedication and collection. Although a cliche, many the Volunteer commitment she brought to the hands do make light work and the Program not only table during her four years as a Westpac team probably achieved benefits the member of the Parklands' a week's work in a single day. As Parklands, but Community Consultative you can imagine, with 365 hectares also encourages Committee (CCC). Among her of Parklands to look after, this kind volunteers to grow successes as part of the CCC, of help is invaluable." from their Patricia helped to establish the experience. highly beneficial Volunteer Besides corporate involvement, "Volunteering can Program in 2001 which has there are now 15 highly skilled be great fun and enabled the exhibition space, individuals enrolled on the information centre and historic Superintendent's Residence to be put on the visitor's map. As a Horticultural Researcher for the Plant Sciences branch of the TOP OR CIGARETTE BUlT Royal Botanic Gardens, combined with her education in urban Annually, 2000 horticulture, Patricia's expertise tonnes of rubbish p&ls often -lip and advice over the years have is removed from bids' necks. They proved to be invaluable to the the Parklands Parklands. In particular she has which comes at provided tremendous input to the i both an development of the Parklands' environmental Vegetation Management Plan for and financial the York Road Bushland. FJ cost. The In Patricia's place the Trust is Parklands receives delighted to welcome local C-'.w stomwater, so ati resident Susette Dixon. Susette is , rubbish and pollutants from ths no stranger to the Trust. Her ading suburbs are swept passion for dog walking in the Parklands led her to become the dog owners' representative on the Parklands' Companion Animal Reference Group (CARG) set up them. On top of this $332,000 a by the Trust in 2001. As a member year is spent removing general 7 ,- of CARG, Susette has already rubbish that people have discarded oueas&vnaiof& proved to be of great assistance in =inthe Parklands. the groups' advice to the Parklands on the recently updated thebulla~$~3palbh D This spktrmlar parkland is one of dusk Sydney's premier atb-actions. dog policy and dog brochure. or But are we being responsible with The Trust looks forward to Susette entei). Pid you wr waste? joining the team and benefiting Nth heintroductim & th. ' from her expertise and enthusiasm a c-gted recycling m, in September 2002. hmennaParldands wmng .- av~h~k? bar+ +n eliminate wllutants .. a gram Twitchers Corner The Musk Duck

uring spring, Centennial with a stiff tail and grey triangular Following a successful courtship, Parklands becomes a bill. Seldom seen flying and Musk Ducks lay their eggs Ddynamic stage for birdlife. clumsy on land, they are like a amongst dense and submerged With a cast of thousands, there are duck to water, swimming low and clumps of reeds. They bend spectacular breeding diving underwater to feed on and trample down reeds to performances with young chicks aquatic invertebrates. As territorial make a water-level making their debut. Bird birds they dine alone, and will platform with a shallow enthusiast Trevor Waller of the even defend their piece of water bowl, which they line Cumberland Bird Observers Club against birds much larger than with grass and down. and Birding NSW, invites us to themselves! Around and above the take a closer look at the action. nest, they weave a domed The male Musk Duck is renowned hood to form a camouflage and Most birds' minds turn to breeding for its pendulous lobe under its r1 engineering masterpiece. during spring, and the all-year bill. An integral prop to a colourful resident, Musk Duck, is no courtship display, the male raises To see Musk Ducks in the exception. Usually found on deep, its bill, inflates the lobe and arches Parklands, look around Busby's fresh water in southwestern and its tail feathers over its back to Pond, Randwick Pond and Duck southeastern Australia, the Musk attract the female. Holding this Pond If you get the chance to see Duck is a dark, freckled, dramatic pose, it uses its feet to the male performing his courtship 1 splash water sideways display you will enjoy every minute Trevor Waller - on the lookout for spring as Musk Ducks are some of the activity best spring entertainers! Trevor Waller will be guiding a For information on the Birdwatchers Breakfast at the Cumberland Bird Observers Club persistent Parklands on Sunday, 24 call (02) 9639 8549 or visit piercing November. For bookings and www.cboc.org.au whistle. further information call and for Birding NSW visit (02) 9339 6699. www.ozemail.com.aul-nswbirds or call (02) 9439 1981.1 rmPerson in the Park Efi salmon

The dogs are so excited to be here WorMng St out in dog years, Effi disheartening when each day you in the Park with Effi. They are realises that she has been coming end up picking up for both your dribbling, bounding, sniffing and to the Park for over 17 years. own dogs and other people's." "I used to come here when Onion grinning from floppy ear to ear. Besides coming to the Park for was a pup, my dear old friend that They all love her, you can tell, and dog walking, Effi's other passion is has since passed away. That's they are equally loved back, photography. "I love the various what is so special about this Park, despite the individual quirkiness views in the Park and enjoy taking there are special places where and sometimes revolting habits photographs of them changing at I can remember my old dog that Effi points out. She introduces different times of the year and day. EfF Salmon with one ofhn favourirc friends"she says. Aiuers Bamq, Parklands to them as if going My favourite is the gum tree area round the table of a large family. Effi dlyappreciates that off Carrington Drive, from there ffi Salmon is a professional Each one has an anecdote: ghat's Centennial Parldands is one of the you can see right down into the dog walker, as proudly James the Dalmatian who is few places where the authorities valley. Sometimes you can be Edisplayed on her t-shirt. having a break from the hair salon have recognised the importance there and it is so quiet you Having walked dogs professionally and Soondong the Labrador is the and need for the off-leash could swear you were miles for ten years now, the Parklands one covered in mud. Ironically he socialisation of dogs. "In a large from anywhere." dog-populated area, it is a great has become Effi's second home, is named after the Korean word for Effi is a member of the Dog safe area for us to walk the dogs visiting "every day except tranquillity. Sooty is the bionic dog Walkers & Professional Pet and we are really glad that they Sundays", she explains. with the metal-pinned leg and Minders Association (DAPPA Inc.) have developed it Ihave ako read A representative of DAPPA sits on Effi quite literally lives and Barney the cuddly-bear Spoodle the new dog brochure and it is Centennial Pawands Companion breathes the dog world, she eats along with Ambrose the funy very clear and informthe for Animals Reference Group. For a her lunch in one hand and being a footed Springer, whose owner is all dog walkers." But Efii is copy of the new dog brochure responsible dog owner, has a walking with me, are the best corned that some dog owners please call (02) 9339 6699. U doggy bag in the other. double act you have ever seen." spoil it for eve-. 'It is ~ery sodety.ltwaswasanopopportunity A day in the life oof.. . toworkalongsidethe contemporary paet Adam whose words encapsulated the Gillian Smart celebration of Austmli dii. Iget a tremendous amount of - Landscave Architect salisfactlon after a project is amplebd and Isee people using illiSm has been Hercareercould havetaken her in ydexpbdngitinthewaylhad emisaged.Thisismyown described 'as a creative rnwy-egdninqa G angel that touches lives with daHeeinLandscawArch#adure.- mgauge of success- her c& genius*.What informs HarglyorrJr)worLiy the touch and the handiwork of atmmma? this talented artisan is the diiersihr P1116;#6P of landscapes, moods, Throughoutmy-IM The We Forecwrt is one of my requirements and environment of worksd in both the privateand ~p~becauseIreally Centennial Parklands. After eight public wetor. I love wor#ng in the l%e m~vecurgel GtL. hurt feel lib the puMi have embraced years at the Parklands, some of ParklandsbecauseIen/oycreiitjng dongside 'Had Upon Hand' thls acea and it has become Gillian's most well-loved projects things that are non-exd- and irW& to the Parldands' are the Restaurant Foremurt. the canbestmdandexpwkmd cultural landswpe. egg-shaped bollards at the wCth the land, our past and our Doyoa~akravrtkareain Robertson Road entrance, the cuBufalidentity.lInkiti$an -pm decorative railing at the Duck important element of my rde to Pond, and most recently, the mairrtain those connectiotls. Idon't have a single Murite area, interactive sculpture next to the A~farexampleoanbea but what Ilove about the Cafe entitled 'Hand UpHand'. fnomlfunclionalabjsct,~at PlukSands is the divease areas that the same Urnpo&ayhg a can$uityowdmerentmoods.You Designing for the ParMands is a Victorian flavoui. canguandsitinsdihrdeinapine life she loves and one where the Wmtandsmetfthepinensedks environment is both her palette arpanrWsaKwndw&a and her pkyoround. "lM@ning is a! about deoisian making, SaWying the needs of Wefnely w0n dhme park users alongside fhemon the aMmn Tulip funclidity and cultural T~thatIptamattheCafe determinants - a constant Fomcwrt,theyfi;weMgtnrIt'i batancing act and challenge," marange-andhnyw she says. saethacolwr~rwtthebl~ We are fortunate to have Gillian. strV*ifIsjustspsctacular.m A Sweet Smell in Time

hen the Jonquils start Considering how magnificent and After the plant has finished flowering in all their scented their display is, they are flowering, feed it with a liquid Wscented beauty, it is a surprisingly low maintenance. fertiliser. This helps with welcome sign that the cold of As long as you follow a few basic nutrient storage for the winter is drawing to an end and points, they will come up looking following year's growth. the warmth of spring is on our glorious year after year". doorstep. Jonquils are chirpy When the leaves start dying flowers, standing proudly in their Sarah says: back stop watering the plant. yellow and creamy coloured skirts Plant the Jonquil bulbs in Leave the bulbs undisturbed for with a perfume that can happily fill autumn, 10-15 cms down in a couple of years and allow a room for days. Along with their well-drained and preferably rich them to multiply. If in following close relative the Daffodil, Jonquils soil. If you have left it too late, years the flowering starts are dear to everyone's hearts and buy them as potted colour at the decreasing or the clumps often a nostalgic reminder of a beginning of spring. become crowded, it may be cherished memory or loved one. time to lift and divide the bulbs. Plant the bulbs in full sun or To bring some nostalgia and a '1 part shade. Lifting should take place during touch of spring to your garden this the autumn season. Just literally year, Senior Horticulturist Sarah Water them well during their lift and divide up the bulblets Clancy has a few handy hints. active growing period, as soon into separate plants and re-plant Narcissus jotzquilla - low maintenance "The great thing about Jonquils is as the shoots start emerging them with plenty of space with great rewards that they are very rewarding. from the ground. between them. W Colou#ul Creations

ake sure that you don't Horticulturist Sarah Clancy. "In the of the two is very dramatic." palette of red, pink and white." miss the stunning annual Column Garden we have taken the Mdisplays in the Parklands theme of day and night and Down in Frog Hollow there are The annual displays are well worth this spring. The horticultural team designed contrasting coloured nine flowerbeds of annuals, which a detour from the Grand Drive has spread its magic over 21 beds of pansies. In half of the are bursting with the English circuit down through Parkes Drive, flowerbeds leaving the Column beds we have planted radiating Daisy, Bellis perennis. 'Compared and if you are unsure of their Garden and Frog Hollow awash shapes with fiery sun-reds and to the Column Garden, these beds location, pick up a map from the with colour and vibrancy. oranges and in the other half have a much lighter Spring Centennial Parklands Cafe, the we have created moonbeam Meadow feel to them, but Administration Building or the "The patterns and colours are very swirls in true blues, purples nevertheless, they are just as Superintendent's Residence (see exciting this season," says Senior and whites. The juxtaposition striking and lively with a mixed the back page for directions and opening hours). I

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to work on horn His horsemanship is all in how he around. Ihelped load it pretty stabled at the communicates with them. You quickly then someone else saw Equestrian Centre as work with the natural instincts of vvhat I had done and asked if I well as racehorses the horse and gain its trust and from nearby Randwick respect through kind, not through WoUM help them. This went On for Racecourse. "There's force. "I don't get into wars with three hours, with all sorts of big money involved in horses Irespect them and they people asking me to help them. the racing industry. respect me. Let's face it, there is Working with horses 500kg of it and 80kg of me - you we were leaving$Sharon whose winnings are can't win". said, 'that's it. Next time we go to Macca pe$ms his age-old craft in his ten galh hat. $5 $7 million, there a show, I dressing you in a - Macca lives in Maroubra with his am is obviously much at wife Sharon, who is mad rock and roll t-shirt and shorts and stake. The technology involved in also orse sense is the thing about horses, they keep their you can walk around with a stuffed shoeing race horses is top of the and a horse has, which steeds at Malabar. On weekends line. If I was working in the dog under your arms. Then we keeps it from betting on they try to get out of the city and "H country, I wouldn't get to do a lot can get away on time'." His face . people," attributed to WC Fields. go to horse shows, rodeos and of this kind of workw,says Macca. lights up with a wide smile and eventing. "You ham to get out of Dave McConville, known around Any problem with stride, feet, the city, it helps keep you sane". he laughs. here as "Macca", the Farrier at the action or bones Macca can pick Equestrian Centre, might Macca recalls the last show they If you want to catch him at work, up just by watching a horse, and well agree. went to at Como when they had just pop into the Equestrian address it with the design of trouble getting away. "Someone Centre and look out for the As this photo shows, the RAS may a shoe. was having troubte loading their have moved from Cemnial man in the ten-galion hat. "It is quite a science, really, horseandthey heard Iwas That'll be Maccaf Parklands, but the one thing that shoeing horses," he says has remained the same is the age- enthusiastically. "These days a old art of shoeing horses. Master Fanier is just as qualified Sb,Ssydnqr 1926, Pmuwama qf Shtqmd.0 RAS H&tige Cenhe Macca knows a thing or two about about a horse from the knee, horses and horse handling. He down, if not more so, than a vet, - years should, in the 35 odd since .Itis a four year at ScMle growing up with horses on a TAFE or Western Sydney near Scone' he shod University, and should be done in excess of 15,000 horses. That's an apprenticesMp to older 60,000 hoofs. farriers. Mley old fellas with great Macca's been here for about six experience, both with horses and years and has had the opportunity their shoes." Grilled Baby Octopus Salad with butter beans, asparagus 6. chewy tomatoes

ith the evenings getting Ingredients Method lighter, the days getting (Makes 4 portions) Combine the octopus marinade warmer and the spring 500 gr. baby octopus ingredients. Clean the baby octopus W and marinate it for 30 minutes. babies being born, Centennial Octopus Marinade 2 cloves of crushed garlic Trim the asparagus spears using only Parklands is the ideal place for 1 sprig of rosemary picked and enjoying spring. Whether it's the top 10 cm of the spear and blanch chopped in boiling water until just cooked. Cool lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner, 25 ml of olive oil the asparagus under cold water and Centennial Parklands Restaurant 4 chillies seeded and finely chopped drain on a paper towel. provides the perfect window onto Cut the top and bottom of the butter Mix together the balsamic vinegar and this changeable spring vista. Vegetables beans. Cook in boiling water then olive oil to make a dressing. 4 x 8 asparagus spears This season, Executive Chef David refresh in cold water and drain on a Finally, grill the octopus on the 4 x 12 butter beans paper towel. Noonan has once again 4 x 12 cherry tomatoes barbecue or griller then present with demonstrated his talents, with a 4 x 12 rocket leaves Season the cherry tomatoes with salt, vegetables and rocket leaves with the menu that is as appetising, light pepper and olive oil. Place them in a dressing drizzled over the top. Dressing really hot pan and blister the skins for To make a reservation at Centennial and various as spring. Try this one 30 seconds. Allow to cool in the pan. for starters.. . 25 ml balsamic vinegar Parklands Restaurant phone 75 ml extra virgin olive oil Wash and prepare the rocket leaves. (02) 9360 3355. . Dasii. Updates on the line-up, 1419 EMERGE FUN 20/10 LIVID 2002 including many of the dance acts can be found on urww.livid.wm.au. I RUN 2002 MARATHON On Sunday, 20 October, Moore LlVlD 2002 will also indude the Emerge Fun Run 2002 Park is set to blast off with the parkl lands once more Main Stage, Triple J Big Top, 'creating jobs, for a better futuren, Will~paItdoJthesydSydney anival of Australii's longest and biggest running music arts Loudmouth Stage (presented by kicks off our packed calendar Gal?8s~evqnf~the and festival, the LlVlD Festival. LlVlD Blunt Mag), Annex, LlVlD Arts. for the season on Saturday, ~ora~ney~on Pepsi Max Team, DC Shoes Skate 14 September. sun&&, ISssptsmaer. 2002 in its 16th anniversary will rock to the sounds and beat of Demo, LlVlD Animation Film For the past few years, Hillsong Cb@yfollowing the famous some of the world's biggest acts. Festival, market stalls and and Shire Christian Centre 'bid line' the marathon International Food Fair. churches have raised money for corn-atNOrthsydSydney, A top line up of international and hurting families in East Timor. the local acts that drive the music of 'Ickets $88.00 plus booking flashes across Harbour Bridge, fee from Tiiketek and selected and headsoutto~oote'~ark. today's youth is headed up by This year, the money raised will go Australia's Powderfinaer and record stores. to our own local community, by Ten runners finish at kilometre features the British likely lads , . expanding Emerge's Micro Fox Studios and the dbhard Big smiles at LIVID 25fl0 -9/'11 , Sudiose,netbdi will be and the g~!vtllllieFOX for thre Enterprise assistance programs marathon compditm continue throughout Sydney, particularly , out to Olympic Boulevard at SYDNEY 20W QAlf ~dance"partlestl]rrwghotn miweek, a well as Staoing the aimed at low income Indigenous Homebush Bay. GAMES VI . communities in suburbs like trniquefresClodnO~morj AH enquiries can obtained Redfem, Waterloo and Sutherland. race be Fmn25(ldobrto9~ s-c"-'wm on www.syd~rathon.org 2602,'~ww1host,mu &ney We are expecting 1,000 or by phoning (02) 8907 9460. participants on the day. . W -FVlsW,& Tb Ti.teaards oJ Sydney .* Registration begins at 9.30am and -. C~~~l~for'thlrlUstm. mOrjmasa(naior' . ,

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The lure and romance of this picturesque location is once again the major drawcard for Parklife 4, the dance event of the year. For the first time, on Sunday, 6 October between 1.00pm and 9.00pm, Parklie will have two 2011 0 WALK TO stages and will feature a line up of CURE DIABETES top national and international DJs headlining Mark Farina. The park will be full of The magazine, Revolver said of entertainment on Sunday Parklife 3 "Sunshine, sexy bods 20 October when the Juvenile and Centennial Park. Parklife was a Diabetes Research Foundation match made in heaven!" Says it conducts its annual fundraiser, all! So line up for Parklife 4. Walk to Cure Diabetes. There will be stage entertainment, food and Tcm bat& it out at theJPMorgon Chaw Corporate ChaflcngP For further information contact drink and much more. Diabetes Funy Marketing on effects over 100,000 Australians The competition will be hot when 13 November at 6.30pm in record 220,020 entries (02) 9267 5510 or visit and carries a constant threat of 1311 1 em~loveesof comorations. Centennial Park. This event is part worldwide, an average of www.funy.com.au. I devastating complications. A step in the right die:W& to cum Diabetes 2002 JPMORGAN businesses and fkncial . of a worldwide series of 17 races over 11,000 per event. Bring your work mates, families staged across four countries that instiutions battle it out in this For further information or to request and friends. Kick off from the circuit. Registrations for the event, the Juvenile Diabetes Research CHASE CORPORATE spectacular team event, the 2002 make up the JPMorgan Chase an entry pack, please call Brazilian Fields at Centennial Park begin at 8.30 am and the walk Foundation on (02) 9966 0400 or JPMorgan Chase Corporate Corporate Challenge Series. (02) 9439 6060 1 1800 100 039 or and follow the spectacular 5km starts at loam. Register through visit www.jdrf.0rg.a~. H Challenge on Wednesday, In 2001, the Series attracted a visit www.jpmorganchasecc.com. H Friends 4 Park

1 r dm.ConM for the Bourke.Onthisday,welookonas FRIENDS APPLICATION FORM Renary of Federation, the Wi. Phillip Black unveils the Boundary ~pbteshistory in h . Stm and unfolds a new chapter If you love Centennial Parklands, strengthen that relationship by A Specdracular Supper becoming a Friend. Join Friends and contribute to the preservation of the precious Parklands of Centennial, Moore t's creeping towards Halloween entrees, main courses and and Queens parks. It's a practical way of making a difference. again, the only night of fright desserts fit for a mummified king Friends of Centennial Parklands enjoy the benefit of being Iwhen mortals go underground or queen. closely associated with Sydney's favouriie Parklands as well as: and immortals rise from six feet When the clock strikes 7pm, the under! Why not dare to Dark Rangersof fieparmnds will 10% discount at Centennial Parklands Restaurant and Cafb ground this Year and share Your Discounted Ranger-led activities, horticultural workshops and Slipout of the shadowsand whisk tablewith an array Of ghosts and other events r' beasts at the Friends of Centennial the children into the depths of the Discounts on selected Centennial Parklands concerts and events I the Grand Drive wfth sore feet, from the not wv .- -. --..-....-. Park for a concoction of gow ,--:--* --Ts ------Parklands Halloween Dinner. . hr4hs In so comfy shoes, we arrive on the parldands. FG:Fk$T?, ', 7d - $. Quality keyring and membership certificate qction of -7% aames and aruesome stories. snde in the umm~ingof onetof comer of CMStreet and Having become an annual Parklands magazine posted four times a year the nine original stones that . ~"~~~;;;;;rru~.,,&tors Mr onv rllbm clsw Specdracular Supper: I\ "..A l,...,...h south thdina street for MI!- faveurite, Centennial Parklands marked the boundary of sydh in 5.30pm-8pm Exclusive Friends events including the annual Christmas party. fkfz!=' 'lM' earned refraiments and the F MacDonald Restaurant is now the master at the 1830s. unveiling of the Boundary Stone. Mr Sam btnl~f you will be helping to support the future of Sydney's V.".."". playing the Halloween Dinner host (Dinner 5.30-7pm, Plus At the Robertson Road Gates, Phillip Black's speech reveals that Mr Mrs Kate Koch grandest 19th century public park, dedicated to the people by Starting on the lawn of the for all the family. On Thursday, 31 Gory Games 7-8pm) Phillip introduces us to the the Stone is the oldest heritage October, the restaurant will open Sir Henry Parkes in 1888. picturesque Superintendent's Mrs Uama Woodward Residence, Philip greets us with a Busby's Bore Commemorative feature in the Parklands. dating its doors to a ghoulish world with Children: 2 Courses: $20 potted history of the Parklands Cairn. Erected in 1988, the Cairn from 1833, only 45 yea& aftei Ms Sarah Booth- -. spooky ranger-led games, a spine- Adults: 2 Courses: $40 Membership Category marks Geologist, John Busby's British settlement. thing spent and an overview of the 1892 Ms Fiona Morrison tingling prize draw. . and the most 0 Single (1 year) --- $55 (inc. GST) engineering masterpiece, a 3.6 km most of the 20th Century in a A -- -.------colonial-style Residence. - water bore of 1827 that remained misplaced location, the stone has Mr Raymond Robinson zhxa-- ;:both -- .- 0 Family (1 year) $99 (inc. GST) Sweeping down to Parkes Drive, Bring a torch and dress to scare. --- the major water supply to Sydney now been placed to where it was Angela Spanos Philio...... r--..,-.--r..... coniures uo a vision of- the~- big and small monster's appetites. late 1800s when 31 statues stood for Over 30 years. originally set on orders from NSW Mr Chris Alefantis Friends of Centennial Parklands Name: Mrs/MsJMiss/Mr Governor, Major-General Richard . Children can devour a 'plate of receive a 10% discount on proudly in his Victorian-style park. Our next st00 is the Parklands' worms and blood sauce', wrestle With a bleak history of the gradual presenting their membership card -- most conteiporaryheritage with 'spooky chicken with witches All prices include GST and vandalism and removal of the feature, Federation Way, with its fingers' and gnaw at a 'sea Address: activities. Our group takes eight-metre gate standing at the monster plate with Jolly Roger time to appreciate the fingers'. Be sure to approach the Call the Centennial Parklands Postcode: 'Killer Banana Sundaes' with Restaurant on (02) 9360 3355 to Philip Black begins his caution. As for adults, there are make a reservation. Parking is Telephone: home historical tale at the certainly more treats than tricks in available at the Restaurant, entry business store, wlh a choice of delectable via Paddington Gates. .

thiqs to KC in Binis Bats . . Payment of $ is enclosed and &a aqima@@rough Wriginat pwk 58yew olds wHI peflY iw the (cheques payable to Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust) and &W&l ftts PUWM . animal Mtmhm and beUthem OR Please charge $ NataMeonthepmgramIsan to my 0 Bankcard 0 Mastercard 0Visa Go Creature Crazy aeeiviry for fami&, As Rachel triendsfsrthewdl-llnmd all the Card no Alrstralian Wildlife Shgy, and for sry8,-the~-resof in the Parklandi the first time, AnUumy$ Rapt in busy-w'~~ designed Wildlife with 0000 0000 0000 0000 Reptfks will gMcMldrm a HFandem, hether they have two, four Centennial Parldands' Senior a seJf-gu#sd kit that allows sUpperye3cperi-they~ to explore the park lands' Expiry date -1 - 1- or six legs, with scales, Ranger, Rachel Ely, belleves that never forget!" feathers or fur, the wadlb at a time when they can all W this program Is the most exclting boqetber*. Card Holder's name chances are the Education ever. 'Besides our ranger-led ranger-led actMtks this be season wHI encourage children to Rangers have met them, and are Bducational activities, we are Children$ acthities are available all I a clsser look at animals and Card Holder's signature about to introduce them to us take ssason the Escape fortunate to haw, a number of see them as part of a orwater and and these School Holidays. Full of h#day Plogtam NIB high prom educational environmental picture. bl Bhds Send to: Friends of Centennial Parklands animal magic, the spring Escape Ssptsmbsr 2B-0ctober 13 2002. Locked Bag 15 and Explore Program brings the pedormerJ and animal"pea BatsandBees2-6yearoldswill joining us", she says. are Booklngsareesmtial PADDINGTON NSW 2021 animal world to life, with a discover that these creatures (02) 9339 6699. Phone: (02) 9339 6699 miscellanv of music. dance, craft have the Yidaki DM Dance ~tothewllinatlonoffiora. Fax: (02) 9332 2148 I and clkencountek. performers looking at &e and in ~ameSkt HOM Ib*ndr/*ipmlzwz SPRING

Tickets at Mobile Ranger Station, AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE PUPPET MAKING 12 Saturday ALL SPRING I SEPTEMBER 200; 15 Sunday Centennial Parklands Caf6. Bookings WORKSHOP @ SHOW @ CHANGES 1901 2001 not required. Meet some puppet friends and enjoy Get really close to liAustralian - 2002 FLORA SYDNEY as PONY RIDES O SOUTH SYDNEY - the chance to create your very own animals such possums, bats and loam-3pm See 28 September MARATHON 29 Sunday animal puppet at this one-hour birds during this amazing show with 1 Friday A RETROSPECTIVE 1 Sunday Incorporating The Sunday Telegraph workshop hosted by the Puppeteria. wildlife expert Anthony Stimson. All SPOTLIGHT PROWL O Walk through the doors of the 10k Bridge Run. From 7am, cheer on PONY RIDES O 1pm-2pm or 2.30pm-3.30pm. ages. 1Oam-llam. $8 per child. Meet 13 Sunday CAR FREE DAY runners as they follow the legendary $8 per child (510 years). Meet Superintendent's Residence, 7.45am-8.45pm See 6 September historic Superintendent's Walk. cycle or catch public transport 10am-3pm See 28 September OPEN DAY IN CENTENNIAL Residence and find yourself in blue line through Sydney. The lOkm Shelter Pavilion. Bookings essential Paddington Gates, cnr Oxford Street and enjoy the first Sunday of spring in run will finish at Fox Studios and the (02) 9339 6699. and Lang Road. Bookings essential PARKLANDS Sunday nuway the year 1901. Travel on a the peaceful surroundings of more ambitious runners will travel (02) 9339 6699. 3 -7 photographic journey through Centennial Park. Accessible entry via Enjoy a day in the park and meet our through Centennial Park to complete THREE-DAY RlDlNG CAMP 8 staff to discuss the various plans, SYDNEY 2002 GAY GAMES South Sydney showing the Musgrave Avenue Gates (atijnt to their enduring 42km at Homebush. FIVE-DAY TENNIS CAMP O For a riding experience of a lifetime, HOME SWEET HOME O toilets, barbecues and picnic facilities) 2pm-3.30pm. See 1 October policies and activities weare currently VI-TOUCH RUGBY transformation of well-known lnformation phone (02) 8907 9460 or Children aged 5-15 can have fun and jump into the saddle and pin the From 25 October-9 November, 13,000 9am-5pm. www.sydneymarathon.org. Wmes this holiday by learning tennis expedition at Centennial Stables. $250 working on. These include the locations over the last century. per camp (including lunches and tea). SPOTLIGHT PROWL 8 Conservation Management Plan, Traffic participants from over 70 countries skills and matchplay. Sausage sinle will gather in the sparkling clty of This is a nostalgic exhibition not Monday and prizes on the last day. 9am-3pm. 10anHprn. Bookings (02) 9360 5650. 6.30pm-7.30pm See 6 September and Access, Ponds Restoration, Moore 2 17 Tuesday Park South Masterplan, the new dog Sydney to celebrate gay sport and to be missed. $120 (or $35 per day). Centennial culture. Cheer on the home teams as Parklands Sports Centre. lnformation THREE-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O policy and playgrounds. There will be Located next to Paddington HORSE TALK INFORMATION BIRDS, BATS AND BEES O 3 Thursday they baffle for gold on the Parade (02) 9662 7033 or PAPtLLON STABLES fun things for everyone with Ranger Grounds of Centennial Park. Gates. Admission Free. Open EVENING www,parkhnds.citysearch.com.au. education activities, guided walks, The first Monday of every month, Join the Rangers to discover the vital BIRDS, BATS AND BEES O 9am-3pm See 1 October 8aMpm. lnformation every Wednesday and weekends Papillon Riding Stables offers a free, role these anirnals play in pollinating 10am-1 lam See 17 September pony rides and an Aboriginal dance www.sydney2002.o~.au. from l0am-3pm. General Park flowers and spreading seeds. Play the THREE-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O activitv exolainino the imwrtance of informal, information evening, HOME SWEET HOME O information also available. covering all horse issues for horse pollination game and decorate a CENTENNIAL STABLES our ponds. ~upe&tendent's lovers. 6pm-8pm. Bookings essential flower pot loam-llam. $8 per child 2pm-3.30pm. See 1 October Residence. 10am-3pm. lnformation 6 Wednesday - 8 Friday (2-5 years), adults free. Meet Shelter l0aMpmSee 2 October ESCAPE AND EXPLORE 0407 224 938. phone (02) 9339 6699. SYDNEY 2002 GAY GAMES Pavilion. Bookings essential TWO-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O HOLIDAY PROGRAM (02) 9339 6699. OCTOBER 20tl TWO-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O VI-CYCLING 6 Friday loam-3pm See 25 September loam-3pm See 25 September 20 Sunday During the Gay Games there are an 28 SEPT - 13 OCT 9 Wednesday 22 Sunday amazing 31 sports and $1cultural ALL HOLIDAYS - SPOTLIGHT PROWL O I Tuesday Friday THE WALK TO CURE DIABETES events taking place - from Wrestling A chance to see the wild nightlife of 4 YlDAKl DlDG & DANCE O Take a step in the rigM direction and to Ballroom Dancing. Centennial Park WILDLIFE WANDERERS CAPTURING BIODIVERSITY O Centennial Park. Join Rangers BIRDS, BATS AND BEES O loam-1 1.30am See 2 October help raise awareness of Diabetes, is hosting the cycling, so come on Discover Centennial Park these spotlighting possums, flying foxes Celebrate Biodiversity Month way by PUPPET MAKING proceeds to help support the Juvenile down and catch a glimpse of the school holidays with the family! Pick capturing the diverse animals and 10-1 lam See 17 September and lots of other night creatures. WORKSHOP 8 PUPPET MAKING Diabetes Research Foundation cyclists as they zoom past. up a self-guided map and 'Wildlife All ages. Bring torch. plants in one of Sydney's best-loved lpm-2pm or 2.30pm-3.30pm Starting at the Brazilian Fields, up to 7.30am-2.30pm. lnformation Wanderer Kifrom the Rangers and parks on film. Join photographer Ian HOME SWEET HOME O O 6.15pm-7.15pm. $8.50 per person. Many creatures call Centennial See 2 October WORKSHOP 10,000 people will walk a picturesque www.sydney2002.org.a~. follow the clues to find out about the Meet Robertson Road Gates. Lever for this practical photography 1-2pm or 2.30-3.30pm 5km circuit. Entertainment, prizes, Park's animal life. Try your hand at workshop. For adults. Bring own Parklands home. Discover the places See 2 October Bookings essential U SPOTLIGHT PROWL O food and drink stands. Sam-lpm. identifying some of the Park's camera (SLR preferred) and 2 rolls of these animals live and see you can (02) 9339 6699. find them in their natural habitat. Help 6.30pm-7.30pm See 6 September Information phone (02) 9966 0400 or 13 Wednesday waterbirds, search for nestboxes and 24-exposure film. Includes light www.jdrf.0rg.a~. hunt for minibeasts. $5 per kit. breakfast. 8am-loam. $12 per Rangers construct some nestboxes 10 Thursday 2002 JPMORGAN CHASE Available 9am-5pm weekdays from Wednesday person. Meet Administration Building, for the Parklands' trees. 2pm-3.30pm. 5 Saturday 11 $9 per child (5-8 years). LIVID 2002 CORPORATE CHALLENGE@ Administration Building (behind behind Centennial Parklands Caf6. BIRDS, BATS AND BEES @ The competition will be hot when Centennial Parklands Caf6) and Bookings essential. (02) 9339 6699. Meet Shelter Pavilion. Bookings PONY RIDES 8 loam-1 lam See 17 September The Livid Festival is Australia's largest MY LITTLE PONIES O essential (02) 9339 6699. and longest running single event employees of corporations, 10am-3prn weekends from Mobile A special children's tour of the l0am-3pm See 28 September businesses and financial institutions Ranger Station, Centennhl Parklands RAPT IN REPTILES O music and arts festival in Australia. Centennial Parklands Equestrian Tuesday SPOTLIGHT PROWL O Heralding its 16th anniversary and for battle it out in this spectacular 5.6km CafB. book in^^ not required. Centre. Find out where the horses live, 24 Get rapt in reptiles during this one- team event. 6.30pm Parade Grounds. 6.3lk7.30pm See 6 September 6 Sunday hour close up look at some of the first time in Sydney, Livid brings what they eat and how to care for Australia's biggest act Powderfinger lnformation phone (02) 9439 6060 1 Bookings them. lncludes a short pony ride. SYDNEY ROOSTERS LEAGUE Australia's amazing snakes and 1800 100 039or THREE-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O PONY RIDES @ lizards. Children over 5 years. and the UK likely lads Oasis to the Boonngs and advance payment are Wear covered shoes. loam-1 lam. TAG GALA DAY Children can put their feet in the loam-3pm See 28 September www.jpmorganchasecc.com. Cheer on year 3-6 boys and girls at loam-1 lam. $8 per child. Meet stage. 12noon-1 Opm. required for all Escape and Explore $9 per child (25 years), adults free. stirrups and enjoy three days of lnformation www.l'~d.C~m.a~. Meet Equestrian Centre Gates, cnr the Roosters district schools, tag Superintendent's Residence, activities. Numbers are strictly horsing around. Informative and great PARKLIFE 4 Thursday limited and places will not be held Lang and Cook Roads. Bookings football competition. 9am-2.30pm. A perfect setting, a perfect crowd and Paddington Gates, cnr Oxford Street 14 fun. Individual and group lessons also and Lang Road. Bookings essential without payment. essential (02) 9339 6699. Parade Ground. lnformation available. 9am-3pm. $270 per camp perfect music. For the first time this 31 Thursday 0411 159 451. (02) 9339 6699. MY LITTLE PONl Bookings can be made by phoning (lunch included). event will have two stages in the THE SPECDRACULAR loam-1lam See 11 September (02) 9339 6699 or by visiting the 14 Saturday Papillon Riding Stables middle of Centennial Park featuring a Wednesday Bookings 0407 224 938. line up of top international DJ's HOME SWEET HOME 8 SUPPER @ Park Administration Building during 25 2am-3.30pm See 1 October Wednesday normal business hours. EMERGE FUN RUN 2002 headed by Mark Farina. 1pm-Spm. Having become an annual favourite, 20 TWO-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O Centennial Square. (02) 9267 5510 or Centennial Parklands Restaurant is The Hillsong and Shire Christian TWO-DAY RlDlNG CAMP O O Cancellations made less than 48 Saddle up for some holiday fun. loam-3pm See 25 September www.f uny.com.au. TWO-DAY RIDING CAMP O now the master at playing the BIRDS, BATS AND BEES hours prior to the activity may not Centre churches have united to raise l0am-1 lam See 17 Septem ber money for "creating jobs, for a better Children 5 years and over will enjoy 10am-3pm See 25 September Halloween host for the Friends of receive a full refund. Centennial Parklands. The restaurant future". The dollars raised will go park rides, lessons, decorating ponies 2 Wednesday 7 Monday 11 Friday In case of rain, please call to towards expanding the Emerge Micro and mounted games. loam-3pm. will open its doors to a ghoulish world 24 Sunday confirm the acthrity is proceeding Assistance Programs that offer $180 per camp (including morning tea PUPPET MAKING with spooky ranger-led games, a and lunch). Moore Park Stables. YlDAKl DlDG & DANCE O FIVE-DAY TENNIS CAMP O spine-tingling prize draw and the most BIRDWATCHER'S BREAKFAST O A full refund will be given if an financial support, business training. Come along to the Yidaki Didg and 9am-3pm See 30 September WORKSHOP O activity is cancelled due to wat and mentoring to underprivileged B00king~(02) 9360 8747. frighteningly delicious menu. Join this early morning guided tour to Dance performance to discover more lpm-2pm or 2.30-3.30pm 5.30pm-8pm. Bookings (02) 9360 3355. spot some of the Parklands migratory weather. families in Sydney. 9.30am about our native Australian animals See 2 October lndkatet discount ol registration, 10.30am start. 8 Tuesday and resident land and water birds. @ for Wends 28 Saturday through the eyes of the Aboriginal For adults. Bring binoculars. Includes CIlllbnnlal Parkiandr. Loch Avenue South. lnformation people. Join in to learn some (02) 9578 3622 or BIRDS, BATS AND BEES J SPOTLIGHT PROWL O light breakfast. 7.30am-9.30am. P- vmr Wngor PONY RIDES O traditional music and dance moves. 6.30pm-7.30pm See 6 September $12 per person. Meet Musgrave Ave. meinbomhip card to trcum 8 www.emergefunrun.com. loam-1 lam See 17 September The only place where kids can jump Children over 5 years. loam-1 1.30am. Gates.(02) 9339 Bookings 6699. essential dkcwnt. Dlscaunt h 10% into the saddle so close to the city! $12 per child. Meet Belvedere, cnr ual~othenriw mw. Hand-led, 10-minute rides for Loch and Broome Avenues. Bookings children. 1Oam-3pm. $8.50 per ride. essential (02) 9339 6699. --, 4'* $5 -I itc- ial Parklands

QUICK GUIDE FACILITIES AND AMENITIES 1 First Aid and Emergency Friends of Centennial Parklands Centennial Parklands Restaurant Centennial Parklands 24 hour Ranger service, 7 days. More than a group of park lovers, the Modem Australian a la carte restaurant Equestrian Centre u(mp4nw or (mpaow Friends are an important association offering a full wine list. Open daily for Formerly the historic Sydney of like-minded people committed to breakfast and lunch. 8.30am-3pm. Showgrounds stables, now a woM- Administration prese~ngthe Parldands' history Open for dinner 6pm-9pm Friday and class Equestrian Centre offering 270 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday. Located and culture. Saturday. Also available for weddings stables, a lunging yard, arenas, behiid Centennial Parklands Cafb. and function hire. 6699 =(02)9339 6699 veterinarian, agistment providers 4(02)9339 Fax: (@)a332 2148 *(02)1#60 and riding schools. .. - Community Conwttative = Superintendent's Residence f (02- Committee Centennial ParMands Cafe = Located at Paddington Gates, Oxford Meets approximately every six weeks. Specialising in light meals and snacks, Moore Parlr Gol Club Street. Open Wednesdays and the Cafb offers open air eating in our weekends (lOam3pm) Committee members can be contacted Public 18 hole golf course in the heart via Centennial ParWands award-winning forecourt. Open 7 days, of the Eastem Suburbs. Includes Golf @ministration. 4(Q)OC139 6899 8amSpm. 4(02)9380 6922 Pro Shoo and one of the laroest How to Get Here . email: ccc&p.nsw.gov.au Centennial Parldands Kiosk driving ranges in Australia. - By Bw: easily accessible by bus. web: www.cp.nsw.gov.aul Located next to the Duck Pond, the P(02)9663 3791 Route 339 from Ci stations and 355 aboutus/community from Bondi Junction run regular Kiosk serves sandwiches, light meals, Cenbnnial Parkla- . <- services to Moore Park Route 378 Park lnformatlon coffee, cold drinks and ice cream. Spotis Centre from Central and 380 from Circular Information, maps and brochures Open Weekends and Public Holidays, Tennis, and courts - 1 t)amsunset. Quay run services to Centennial Park. are available from the Administration - . awtw for casw ormmtarm:~j.~d Phone 131 500 for timetable details. Building (behind the Cafb) or the .a <.; Centennial Parklands ~(02Mw .. . fl Car: main gates to Centennial Park Superintendent's Residence near * 2. - C. open sunrise to sunset. Car Free Children's Centre Paddington Gates, Wednesdays and 1 $ Days are held on the first Sunday in weekends (lOam3pm) Long day care centre for babies to . March, June, September and pre-schoolers. P(02)9663 1MO . ;;& December. A 30km speed limit applies on all roads in Centennial Park

Cycling & Roller Blading Horse Riding mml~~ cU**hlWlRIIlY .j A 4km cycling and roller blading track Centennial Park is one of the few Playing fields in Centennial, Moore and Available for weddings and function '. '; follows the perimeter of Grand.Drive. A remaining parks in the world offering Queens Parks are aMilaWe for team hire. 8.3Om-3pm. Leamer's Cycleway for chldren is also inw-city horse riding, with a 3.6km sports, including cricket saccar, Bookings f((P)9998 available (cycling only). Cyclists are circular horse track and some hockey, ~gbyand touch-football. Also not permitted to ride in packs of more 2 hectares of fenced equestrian availaMe is ES Marks Whletics Field Ewm - .% Wl5. Hire available frbm: grounds. Horse hire available from: featuring an international standard 400 Submissions from the public are Centennial Park Cycles: Budapest Riding School metre recatan running track, shot put, welcome for activities and events that Parklands' *- n(W)S3W !W7 (bikes & blades) 40419 231 39l discus, javeiin, long high &triplejump support the cultural @icy. - - Woolys Wheels: Centennial Stables facilii. Bookings: YQF66W Enquiries: f (02)9939 8615 or . ...P- 4(02)93312671 (bikes) *(am 5650 4102H1339- .--.---- 9835---- ~9% Bondi Boards & Blades: Eastside Riding Academy Centemid Sqaam Surrounded by tm desipned for Rlmigmotogm~h~ 4(02)9369 22l2 (blades) 4(02)9380 7521 Centennial Parklands offers a versatile Total Skate: Moore Park Training marouees. this site caters for 50 to range of locations for commercial t(02)9360 8747 126People. Located to one of 4(02)9lW 6356 (blades) flming and photography at ;Papillon Riding Stables ce~pamhistoric ponds on the Dog Walking 4(02)8356 91166 easternsideoftheParkPerfectfor competitive rates. Doas can be exercised off leash, but weddings, huncRes and events. Enquiries: %?(02)533Il Mi89 under control in Centennial park Picnics & BBQs Bookhgs: %?(MyJm6ss9 outside Grand Drive, and in Moore and The Parldands offer unlimited picnic Queens Parks. Dogs must be on a lead spots, with views of ponds, fields and inside the Grand Drive circles. For gardens. Also five BBQ locations in safely reasons dogs are not allowed on Centennial Park and one in Queens the horse or cycle track roads, Park. Access to picnic areas and BBQs equestrian grounds, children's operates on a first-in basis. Bookings playgrounds, Leamer's Cycleway, in required for groups of 50 or over. ponds, wildlife areas or on sporting Bookings: 4(02)933¶ 6699 Wds when in use. Dogs must be kept 10 metres from ~~Qs,-theCaf6 and CRildrsnk ass Restaurant and the Federation Pavilion. Ranger-led birthday parties, toddler activiaies, hdiactiviaies and Jogging & Walklng school excursions are available as Locked Bag 15 A 3.6kn jogging track is available part ofthe FWkhnd's kcapeand PADDINGTON NSW 2021 around Grand Drive. Senquided walking wm pro4ram. trails are located at Lachlan Swamp and Tel: (02) 9339 6699 Fax: (02) 9332 2148 the Duck Pond. Guided walks held p(02)ggjg www.cp.nsw.gov.au regulally each season. Guided walks email: [email protected] bookings: P(U2)9339 666)9