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Page 1: Hills Grammar Originals

May 2016 – Dooral Roundup 1

Dural > Mid-Dural > Round Corner > Cherrybrook > Annangrove > Kenthurst > Glenhaven > Arcadia > Glenorie > Galston

FREEMAY 2016

www.duralchamber.org.au

Hills GrammarOriginals

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Dooral Roundup – May 20162

The Odd Spoke Your Local Bike Shop

The Odd Spoke caters for all riders, with an extensive selection of road bikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, kid’s bikes and accessories.

3/286 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2158 P. 9653 9388 E. [email protected] W. www.theoddspoke.com.au

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I attended the Hornsby Shire Council meeting on behalf of the Dural Chamber along with Peter Colusso on Wednesday evening the 13th April.

spoke against a rezoning application for 268 – 278 New Line Rd, Dural. The rezoning seeks to allow a supermarket and specialty retail into an area

that is currently zoned bulky goods retail. Despite an independent report advising Council against proceeding with this application and other speakers against the application the council officers recommended to proceed to the next stage of the process. The councillors voted unanimously with the council officers’ recommendation. Councillors Antony Anise and Nick Berman excused themselves from the matter.

Five local businesses have renewed their membership this month and we have one brand new member.

New Line Carpets are located in Unit 1, North Q Business Park, 829 Old Northern Rd Dural and can look after all your carpet needs both domestic and commercial.

Funerals of Compassion are located in Castle Hill at 23 Terminus St, and offer very reasonably priced funerals with outstanding service.

Deborah Gallagher & Associates Accounting is located 1st Floor, 14 – 16 Ward Place, Round Corner, (above Gata Thai) and can help with all your accounting needs.

Saddleworld Dural is located at 857 old Northern Rd, Dural and stocks all the horse and riding gear every aspiring rider could ever dream of owning.

Pestforce Pty Ltd is located at 20 Kenthurst rd, Round Corner and provides pest inspections for real estate purchases as well as non toxic treatments for termites and pests on your property.

Ian Cardy Photography is the latest new member to join and I will let you know more about this business next month.

Please visit our website or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit our online EVENTS DIARY for what is happening or register an event.

If you have a local story you would like published, please send it to us at [email protected]. Your story will either be published in the Dooral Roundup, or on our website.

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Member’s RenewBy Judy Pope

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The new swimming pool compliance law comes into effect from April 29th.

his means that all properties for SALE or LEASE will need to be inspected for Compliance and a property cannot be

marketed or advertised for sale without one of the following.> A current Occupation Certificate for New Construction that includes a pool – no older than three years from date of issue.> A Certificate of Compliance issued after an inspection by an Accredited Certifier.> A Certificate of Non-Compliance issued after an inspection has been carried out by an Accredited Certifier.

If a property is sold with a Certificate of Non-Compliance the Purchaser has 90 days from settlement to achieve Compliance.

The law applies to all swimming pools and spas on premises where there is a residential

building, a moveable dwelling (caravan) or a hotel or motel.In over twelve years as a Real Estate agent in the Hills district I

have seen many pools with incomplete or no fencing.

Agents will now have to weald the stick or be prosecuted along with the owner if they market for sale or lease a property that does not have the above documentation.

Birds l Fish l Rabbits l Mice l Guinea Pigs l Pet Accessories l Pet Food

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exCludes sAle iteMs, AniMAls & Pet FoodexCludes sAle iteMs, AniMAls & Pet Food

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Pools Compliance By Judy Pope

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COVER STORY

The Hills Grammar Early Childhood Education Centre opened its doors almost six years ago to around 50 three and four year olds, and there to welcome them was past student and Early Childhood educator Kara McBrien (Class of 2001).

am very fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful School. I enjoyed my time at Hills Grammar as a

student and I was honoured to return as an educator in the Early Childhood Education Centre”. The Centre’s programs are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy which fosters curiosity, a spirit of discovery and learning through play and inquiry; a philosophy that is fundamental to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program continued in the Hills Grammar Junior School.

“The ECEC is one of the main entry points into Hills Grammar and as such the children have access to many learning opportunities; they engage in specialist lessons including Physical Education, Music, Art, Library and French,” Ms McBrien explains. “Children who attend the Early Childhood Education Centre before transitioning to Kindergarten are exposed to an environment that supports their readiness before formal schooling commences. The ECEC offers a strong Transition to School program, giving all children the best start possible before they commence Kindergarten.”

In 2017 the Centre will increase to a 79 place Long Day Care Centre offering a 5, 3 and 2 day program for three-five year olds.

“We have always had a healthy wait list so we advise any parents looking for a place to join an upcoming school tour and make an early application. I look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful Centre.”

Miss Kara’s Journey from Student to Staff

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Learn more at hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au

Kara,

Class of 2001

Oliver,

Class of 2030

Mekenzie,

Class of 2030Join a School TourEach term you can chose from three school tour dates. Register Online. www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au/school-tours

Junior School Tour - Tuesday 3 May 9.15am

Senior School Tour – Friday May 13 9.15am

General School Tour - Wednesday 8 June 9.15am

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LOCAL NEWS

Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (251–183 BC), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door.

he plot displays many classic elements of farce, including puns, the slamming of doors, cases of mistaken identity

(frequently involving characters disguising themselves as one another), and satirical comments on social class.

Dural Musical Society last produced “Forum” in 2003, with Eddie Bruce in the role of Pseudolus, Phil O’Connor in the role of Hysterium, and Ben Wilson-Hill in the role of Marcus Lycus. The trio has returned to the DMS stage for the 2016 production, with Phil taking on the direction of the show, Eddie in his favourite role of the slave who is desperate to be ‘free’, and Ben changing his Marcus Lycus garb for the robes of the hen-pecked husband Senex. As always, the cast features new members of the Society in key roles, along with some of the popular regular performers. A number of “gang” members from last year’s highly successful production of West Side Story have swapped the streets of New York for the ancient streets of Rome - Adam Garden, Liam Dailly, Helen Bell, Brooke Stephens, Sarah Aylen, Millie Reid-Alvarez, Laura Murdocca and Max Hearn-Sarchfield take on very different roles in this fast paced musical comedy. The ensemble cast is rounded out with

Tim Chivers, Dennis Channels, Charlie Hearn-Sarchfield, Tom Oliver, Mel Hogan, Chelsea Dunn and Rebeka Kendall.

If you’ve got a sense of humour and enjoy great songs, then book your tickets now for this excellent comedy - take a trip back in time to enjoy the pleasures of Rome!

Performances: Evening (at 8.00 pm): May 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. Matinee (at 2.00 pm): May 15, 22.

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Dural Baptist Church and Dural Sport and Leisure Centre have merged into one single identity: The Centre.

n building and operating a sports centre the Church had a vision to be an integral part of the local community,

encouraging involvement in the Centre through its many sporting activities. However, our vision has expanded over the years and developed to offer many other activities. Our desire is to continue to create a responsive, inclusive, supportive and safe environment that helps meet the deepest needs of individuals, families and community groups in the area.

The centre provides a venue for a variety of sports and can be hired by the hour or day! We have provided first class FUTSAL and NETBALL competitions for over 22 years and this won’t change! New and improved facilities such as the remodelled foyer, digital promotional screen, and brand new toilets/change rooms have been recently completed and ready for our two winter competitions (18th April to 20th June & 27th June to 29th August.). Conferences and community events are also scheduled for May, June and August.

Activities we provide for families include Playtime on Thursdays and Friday mornings, Kidsmania Holiday Program (July and October) gardening and community assistance through the Love Thy Neighbour program and for adults we have Step Beyond 4WD, bike, walking and social activities and some 4WD weekends away! Chicago Friday Night Youth encapsulates the youth community here

at the Centre during school terms. Chicago has developed dramatically over the past 5 years with annual camps, a drop in centre (The Pier) Feast Sunday League Futsal and FEAST Sunday evening church gatherings at 6pm. The Dural Men’s Shed is also part of the Centre and has a high number of attendees who come along every Thursday and Saturday. There is not one but two sheds at the Centre…one for woodwork and general activities and the other for Metalwork, which also accommodates a car hoist.

The Centre’s involvement goes way beyond Dural; supporting Scripture in Schools to involvement supporting the Solomon Islands in sport and leadership training programs and outback mission opportunities in Central Australia and the Kimberley region. Our partners include, Samaritan’s Purse, Galston High School Christian Education Association, Global Interaction Australia, Horizons (Legal Aid Services) and Australian Baptist World Aid.

For further information regarding the Centre we welcome all enquiries. Simply call 89890000, email [email protected] or come and visit us on the corner of Kenthurst Rd and Pellitt Lane, Dural.

Introducing The Centre at Dural

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Dooral Roundup – May 20168

Construction on Arcare Glenhaven will shortly commence after a ground breaking ceremony last month.

rcare is the largest private aged care provider in the country with 27 operational aged care residences in Victoria and

Queensland and 4 other sites under construction. Arcare also provides in-home care and home care packages to those living in the community.

Arcare CEO Colin Singh said “We are very excited to commence construction on Arcare Glenhaven in the beautiful Hills Shire. As the largest private aged care provider in the

country, building a residence in New South Wales is a major milestone and one we are immensely proud of.” He added “The multi-million dollar residence will create over 120 jobs, in a variety of positions, and we look forward to working with the Hills Shire Council to further improve the availability and standard of aged care in the region.”

Arcare Glenhaven will feature 120 large suites with 5-star hotel like amenities including ensuite with shower, flat screen televisions, Foxtel and courtyard and balcony access.

Other amenities include wireless internet, boutique café, hairdressing salon and movie theatre.

Join the Lombardo’s team for an evening of outstanding food complemented by amazing wines.

ombardo’s restaurant’s executive Chef Andrew Cook and Fromm Winemaker Adam Balasoglou have designed a stunning

degustation menu for your delight on Wednesday May 25. The evening will feature an innovative pairing of unique wines with excellent contemporary dishes that are the signature, along with attentive service, of Lombardo’s Restaurant.

All Fromm wines have an uncompromising emphasis on texture and drinkability. Situated in the New Zealand province of Marlborough near the Wairau river Fromm vineyards have quietly developed a reputation for crafting distinctive single vineyard wines that genuinely illustrate the terroir since 1992.

An evening that is sure to entertain but book early as tables are limited. Cost $100 per person. Email [email protected]

LOCAL NEWS

Degustation Dinner

New Aged Care Centre at Glenhaven

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Given Northholm’s longstanding commitment to Pastoral Care, is it no surprise that the School has one of the largest participation rates of Senior School students in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.

ommitment, team work, resilience, service to others and leadership are some of the skills that students

learn as they take part in this internationally recognised program. A bit of fun is also thrown in for good measure as the Adventurous Journeys provide participants with the opportunity to explore some of the beautiful waterways that NSW has to offer by kayak.

On the weekend of 19 and 20 March the first Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey for 2016 took place where our Bronze participants, new to the award system, had the opportunity to explore the different sections of Narrabeen Lake State Park by kayak.

Most recently, a number of senior students successfully completed their Gold Adventurous Journey at Myall Lakes and Wallis Lake. Over nine days these students took on various challenges such as navigating and leading the team 18km a day to different locations, learning how to rescue each other once a capsize occurs and much more.

Students should be proud of their efforts as these expeditions are challenging to complete, but they have persevered to complete this section of their Award.

Gold for Northholm Grammar School

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LOCAL NEWS

beer and Dural Chamber of Commerce coordinated the event and provided the rest of the refreshments.

Local girl Sara Mills who won the Young Business Minds Awards last year is also a cyclist and she and Jay’s sister Marcelle and brother in law Malcolm decided to meet Jay at Berowra Waters and cycle the last leg into Dural with him. To their dismay when they arrived at the ferry it had broken down. Quick thinking Mal organised a hire dinghy and came to the rescue so the journey could continue.

Right on cue Jay cycled into The Bike Establishment at just after 4pm and was cheered and clapped by all the onlookers. He was happy to be off his bike and have some refreshments.

Jay will be off again on Saturday and continue on to Melbourne over the next couple of weeks.

To follow his progress like him on his facebook page Tour de Coast for Cancer Research – Peter Mac and/or to donate the website is tourdecoastforcancer.com.

Jay Coady is almost two weeks into a solo bike trip riding from Brisbane to Melbourne along the coast to raise funds for cancer research.

aving two close relatives diagnosed with cancer Jay has been spurred on into trying to raise awareness into

finding solutions to prevent cancer.Jay is riding unassisted which means he is carrying all

his water, food, camping gear and cooking gear on his bike with him.

His sister Marcelle, a long time Kenthurst resident contacted me to try and organise a welcome into Dural as Jay will be staying with her for two nights, having a rest day on the Friday and then over the Harbour Bridge on the Saturday.

The response from the local businesses was inspiring. The Bike Establishment provided a venue and BBQ, In Season Wholefood Café provided wraps and a fruit platter, Lombardos supplied some red and white wine, Tradewise Plumbing the

Cyclist comes through Dural

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Ken Done, one of Australia’s most recognisable and best-loved artists, will visit Hornsby in May to discuss his recent memoir and beautiful artwork.

en Done has an extraordinary place in the hearts of Australians - we’ve all worn or decorated our homes

with his artwork. His vivid, optimistic images are part of our collective consciousness and have helped define us to the world. But what do we know about the man behind the brush?

A dreamy country kid-turned-art student, Ken took off overseas for a Mad Men-esque advertising career before an epiphany at a Matisse exhibition showed him that painting was where his heart truly lay. But a return to Sydney to paint saw his art overtaken by his entrepreneurial instincts as ‘Ken Done’ became a sought-after global brand.

However there’s more to Ken Done’s story than just commercial success: the sudden loss of the profits from a lifetime’s hard work and a resultant stressful court case was closely followed by a shock cancer diagnosis. It was a dark time, but the powerful paintings that came out of this bleak period have brought him long-overdue acclaim as one of our great artists. From his studio on sparkling Sydney Harbour to the ochre tints of the outback or the luminous palette of tropical waters, Ken’s artist’s eye is ever drawn to beauty and colour. But through good times and bad, what has sustained him are the simple pleasures of life: family, home and, of course, painting.

Ken will stop by Hornsby Library on Tuesday 17 May at 6.30pm to give an author talk on his memoir ‘A Life Coloured In’. Bookings essential: online at hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library or at any Hornsby Shire Library branch.

Artist Ken Done coming to Hornsby

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DOORAL HAPPENINGS

Meetings, Clubs & Congrats

ROtARy wOMEN POwER!Rotary was once a male domain, today women constitute over 15% of membership worldwide. At Glenhaven Rotary, the stats are even better: about half the members are women. Women at Glenhaven Rotary have served in leadership positions: as club presidents and directors and participate in all areas of service, bringing their own unique skills and abilities to make Rotary an amazing and productive organisation in our community and internationally.

DURAL BOwLS NEwS The Dural Country Club bowling clubs turn FIFTY this year and planning is underway for an open Super Six Carnival on August 12th to which the keen bowlers from far and wide will come. On Saturday August 13th there will be a Luncheon which past and present bowlers will attend. Readers who were, or know, retired bowlers can contact 9639 2742 or 9489 3739 to find further details. There will be a fashion parade at Kenthurst Uniting Church at 10 am on May 20th to which all are invited. The clothes are well displayed by the club’s almost professional models and the morning tea will be delicious. New bowlers are welcome and free lessons are available. Contact 9651 4160 or 9653 1250

GALStON CwA NEwS This month we have been making felt blueberries and next meeting we will enjoy blueberry foods! If anyone has local information on growing and harvesting, feel free to post it on our Facebook page: WA of NSW- Galston Branch.

Congratulations to Anne and Melissa on making it to the state finals for their cookery entries. Good luck, we will all have our fingers crossed. Information on next year’s competition will be announced in the New Year.

One of our members has also been very busy making calico dolls for the Children’s hospitals. These dolls are used by children to help represent their own surgeries and are decorated by the children, their families and sometimes the doctors themselves. If anyone has any calico they would like to donate it would be greatly appreciated. We are also currently collecting ring pulls from tins/cans which are then used to create prosthetic limbs for children. If you have any please contact Janet or Val.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday May 11th at the Galston Health & Community Centre from 10a.m. for morning tea followed by our regular meeting at 1p.m. For more details please contact Janet on 9653 2402 or Val on 9653 1774.

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BUzzy BEESA very energetic and enthusiastic group of parishioners has been swarming over St Benedict’s church, both indoors and out. We’re all grateful to them for their cleaning, gardening and handymen/women skills that had the church and grounds looking particularly shipshape for the Easter celebrations. The team’s work is a great complement to the continuing refurbishment of the church’s interior. Our traditional remembrances were held the Sunday before Easter, Palm Sunday, with a celebration of Christ’s triumphant arrival in Jerusalem. Picture shows parishioners Guido and Angela Scotti with the beautifully plaited palm fronds they prepared for the traditional Palm Sunday Mass.

DURAL GALStON PROBUS CLUB The next meeting is at 10am on Thursday 19th May at The Galston Club. Wendy Bull will be our guest speaker on the subject of “Baby Naming and Renewing Wedding Vows”. Visitors welcome so come along and have a good laugh! Contact Anne 9653 1004.

wINE tAStING EvENt The Parramatta Lantern Club invites the community to a Wine-Tasting evening to be hosted by Lisa McGuigan - Wine maker, industry icon and business woman. Held on Friday 20th May 2016 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in the Renwick Centre, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, 361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks. All proceed to RIDBC. Cost is $25 (includes finger food) RSVP 29th April david.stewart @ridbc.org.au or 0417 218 743.

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Dolcettini Patisserie is the humble Italian cake shop tucked away in Quarry Rd where the lights never dim!

ll day and night work the pastry chefs and bakers to produce real artisan traditional sourdoughs, pastries,

desserts and cakes. Their reputation is for excellence in their craft of patisserie

but it doesn’t end there. Over the last 4 years of business, Dolcettini Patisserie

has grown from a husband and wife team selling patisserie products and cakes, to a café serving light brunch and great coffee, to a company encompassing a team of 15 chefs and front of house staff that constantly strive for perfection in their products and service.

If you haven’t had the chance to pop in this 2016, you haven’t yet had the chance to see what Dolcettini Patisserie is really about! With their fabulous renovations and make-over, the demand for more seating has finally been met.

Everything from the boutique roasted coffee to the marble and cast iron furniture has stepped up a notch to align with the high class desserts and cakes available in-store and to order. Not only is their

product range ever expanding and innovative, but their in house chef is also producing fabulous wholesome breakfasts and light lunches for you to dine in or take-away.

Now working on the winter brunch menu to warm the belly, you must be sure to pop in and enjoy a meal in house, and of course … you must leave room for dessert!

If you have birthday, function or Wedding, visit our website, facebook, instagram pages or contact the team for more information on ordering a cake for your special occasion.

Unit 10, 829 Old Northern Rd (Drive into Quarry Rd)Dural NSW 2153www.dolcettini.com.auPH. 9653 9610

NOW OPEN LONGER WEEKEND HOURS Tues – Sat 7am – 3pm | Sun 8am – 3pm | Mon - Closed

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A unique portfolio of hand crafted wines from some of the best vineyards in Australia.

or over 30 years the Williams have specially selected grapes from the best vineyards in the Barossa,

Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Margaret River to produce a quality range of wines for export and a select domestic market. The portfolio is extensive offering a range of red, white and sparkling wines created as straight varietals or blends, into distinctive styles that highlight the unique features and characteristics of each vintage.

The first of the product range was Williams Blend Shiraz Cabernet which won Gold in the Brisbane Show and the second, a Merlot, won the inaugural Trophy for the best Merlot of the Sydney Royal Easter Show achieving Gold and Trophy awards. Successive vintages have been numerous award winners and the range has been extended to include Williams Regional Reserve and William’s Private Reserve.

Founded by Jim Williams, a former director of

Penfolds Wines, Mr Williams has maintained a passion for wine making and now supported by son Rod and family, recently Williams Wines opened a store in Glenorie. The decision to move to Glenorie was based on a desire “to give our brand a home in the particularly area” as family members live locally. This is the wine company’s first move into retail and the store will feature William Wines and include full range of packaged liquor including beers, wines and spirits.

The store is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday free tasting are available to try these wonderful wines.

Williams Wines 1669 Old Northern Road Glenorie. Phone 1300 767 873 www.williamswines.com.au

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Depending on who you listen to, the road to success is paved with hard work or failure. In Sydney, though, it’s paved with congestion.

owever, we have movement on the paved congestion that is Lexington Drive in Norwest Business Park.

The Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) is in the final stage of planning with work to be finalised by the end of June. While this does not sound like much of a milestone at face value, it is actually rather important for reasons I have outlined previously.

In the dim, dark, seemingly distant although not too distant times of 1995-2011, our Shire was among the most badly treated when it came to infrastructure provision, and what infrastructure we did get was either crowdfunded by ourselves (See Windsor Road upgrade) or proved so short sighted that it would create a debacle within one child’s primary school life (See Lexington Drive).

The reason this planning has taken so long is because RMS is going to get it right in the first instance. We don’t want a solution which will work for five years before we all have to go through this process again, we want a solution which can last for generations, particularly with the Sydney North West Metro coming along in early 2019.

In the mean time, while we await the much needed Norwest Boulevarde upgrade, particularly at Lexington Drive, I have been working with the Roads Minister as RMS and Council seek to provide temporary traffic lights at Lexington and Norwest to ease current congestion.

A properly planned upgrade of Norwest Boulevarde will deliver positive results for our community.

The NSW Business Chamber, the state’s peak business organisation, says the Small Business Export Loan announced today by the Federal Government will help many small business owners make their export dreams a reality.

e all know there is enormous opportunity for Australian businesses in exporting to countries

like China, Japan and South Korea, but for many small businesses securing export finance is still a huge barrier in breaking into these very competitive markets.

The Small Business Export Loan will enable more small businesses to access capital when their bank is unable to assist, and it is particularly good news for smaller, first-time exporters that EFIC will be focusing on the ability of the applicant to service the loan, rather than the level of security available.

With support for exporters also available through programs like the Chamber’s own Export Growth China initiative, now is the time for Australian small businesses to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the recent signing of free trade agreements with China, Japan and South Korea.

Business owners interested in finding out more information should visit www.exportgrowth.com.au or call 1800 505 529.

Planning to get it Right By David Elliott, Member for Baulkham Hills

Small Business Export Dreams Closer to RealityBy Stephen Cartwright, CEO NSW Business Chamber

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Sydney Hills Economy Doubles By Michelle Byrne, Mayor Hills Shire Council

MAYORAL UPDATE

Hornsby Shire Council has adopted its draft Operational Plan for 2016/17 outlining its goals for the coming financial year and forecasting a budget surplus of $82,500.

he draft plan includes an operating budget of $170 million, of which $10 million will be transferred to

reserves to assist in funding future capital works, including the rehabilitation of Hornsby Quarry. A major focus of this year’s Operational Plan is infrastructure, with more than a third of the budget being spent on improvements to local facilities. This year’s plan is all about getting more shovels into the ground so we can deliver results to the ratepayers who have trusted us with their money.

The infrastructure spending for 2016/17 will include:> $20 million on improvements to sport and recreation precincts;> $3.8 million on local road improvements;> $1.7 million on drainage improvements;> $1.2 million on projects to improve local waterways;> $800,000 on bushland recreation improvements, including upgrades to walking trails;> $480,000 on playground renewals;> $266,000 on local footpath improvements.

Comments on the draft document are welcomed until 13 May 2016 and will be considered by Council prior to the finalisation of the Plan in June.

To view the plan and make your comments visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/operationalplan

The Sydney Hills economy has more than doubled in just eight years, according to figures from Compelling Economics.

tatistics show that in 2007, total output (sales) in the area was estimated at close to $9.8 billion. Just

eight years later, in 2015, total output had grown to an impressive $18.2 billion. Manufacturing remains the region’s top performing industry, growing from $2.3 billion in 2007 to $4.4 billion at the end of last year. ‘Manufacturing’ includes industries like technical equipment and appliances, chemical production, rubber and plastic products and more. Property and business services remained the second largest sector in both years.

Council’s Economic Development team makes available to local businesses a suite of economic reports so they can access very detailed information relevant to their industry that will assist in their business planning.

If business want a detailed understanding about the local economy for their planning purposes, they can contact Council’s Economic Development Unit on 9843 0555, or request a business visit by searching for ‘Business’ at www.thehills.nsw.gov.au

Hornsby Council’s Yearly PlanBy Councillor Steve Russell Mayor Hornsby Shire Council

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Upgrade for River Road

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE River Road will be temporarily closed from 18 April 2016, for approximately nine weeks.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTEDetour routes will be in place Monday to Saturday, 7am—5pm. After hours and Sundays, single lane access will be controlled by temporary lights with reduced speed of 40km/h.

QUESTIONS & INFORMATIONPhone: Martin Lacher, Project Engineer—9843 0349

Map available at www.thehills.nsw.gov.auSearch ‘Road Closure’ in the search tab.

Council will be improving bank stabilisation on River Road at two locations.

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WISEMANS FERRYApproximately 6kms upstream from Webbs Creek Ferry Crossing.

LEETSVALE Approximately 1km downstream from Cliftonville Road.

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REPRESENTING OUR AREA

My time as a Member of the Federal Parliament is now coming to an end.

aving decided not to recontest the forthcoming election, I find myself preparing to make my

Valedictory speech to the Parliament. Having spent forty two years serving the people of the Parramatta, Dundas and Berowra electorates, I have amassed a multitude of friends, associates, colleagues and in some cases, sparring partners. All of whom have added to the totality of my journey through public life and are deserving of thanks.

On a personal note, I will take the opportunity to thank my wife Heather and my family for the unswerving love and support they have given me. My daughters, Kirsty and Caitlin, have known no other life than that of their father as a politician. I acknowledge the difficult times they have had to endure because of my profile and position over the years and I just want to say publicly that I am inordinately proud of them both.

I have been well served by loyal and hard working staff who have worked tirelessly for the benefit of constituents, many of whom have come to see me or my staff in great distress due to problems they were facing. My staff work quietly behind the scenes but I wish to express my thanks to them now in this public manner.

The Berowra electorate is a unique and splendid area in which to live, work, and raise a family. I wish all residents the very best for the future and, with an election looming on the horizon, I urge you all to consider the choice before you very carefully.

In my opinion, it is a clear choice between a fiscally responsible government with forward vision and a plan for our nation, or a return to over-spending and plans made on the run under a Labor administration.

Unsightly sewerage pump out trucks will soon be a thing of the past at Galston High School, when it is connected to the sewer system as part of the NSW Government’s Galston and Glenorie priority sewerage program (PSP).

he original PSP program only allowed properties in the Galston and Glenorie town villages to connect

into the scheme. We then negotiated with Sydney Water to extend the program so Galston High School could also be connected. The Education Department is currently spending $90,000 a year in pump fees to empty the school’s sewerage tank. Fixing this problem will mean that the savings can now be spent on Galston students education.”

I’ve been pushing for this for some time and it’s great to now have an agreement with the Department of Education, Hornsby Shire Council and Sydney Water. Mayor Steve Russell said Hornsby Shire Council would also contribute $125,000 to the agreement and Sydney Water Delivery Manager Mark Simister said it is part of a wider program where we’re also connecting other residential properties.

Work is expected to be completed by mid-year.

Galston High School Connected With Matt Kean - Member for Hornsby

One for the Road By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra

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Suite 202, 10-14 Market LaneRouse Hill Town Centre NSW 2155phone: (02) 8882 9555 fax: (02) 8882 9411email: [email protected] web: raywilliamsmp.com.au

As your State MP I can help ~ represent you in Parliament ~ communicate your issues with Ministers & Govt. Departments ~ put you in touch with services that can help you ~ with Congratulatory Messages for 50th or 60th Wedding Anniversaries & 90th or 100th Birthdays ~ by providing ~ by providing Justice of Peace services in my office

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The number of Australian apprentices supported through the Turnbull Government’s Trade Support Loans has doubled in the past year, with 40,000 apprentices accessing loans nationwide, including 138 in the Mitchell electorate.

pprenticeships are vital to boosting the nation’s skilled workforce. Apprenticeships are delivering

opportunities for young people entering the workforce and for those looking for a career change.

The Trade Support Loans programme offers loans of up to $20,000 to help apprentices cover day-to-day expenses associated with living, learning and completing an apprenticeship. Trade Support Loans can also be used by apprentices to purchase necessary equipment for their chosen trade. The objective of the programme is to encourage and assist apprentices to complete their training in key sectors of the economy where there are real skill shortages.

As an additional incentive, the Trade Support Loans programme rewards those who successfully complete their apprenticeship by giving them a 20 per cent discount on their loan amount.

For more information visit: http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/content/trade-support-loans

The NSW Government has announced the start of the tender process to build the new twin metro railway tunnels under Sydney Harbour and through the CBD for Stage 2 of Sydney Metro – Australia’s biggest public transport project.

t’s full steam ahead on Sydney Metro. We’ve now taken the next step and opened expressions of interest

for tunnelling, asking industry to partner with us in delivering this city-shaping project. The first of five tunnel boring machines will be in the ground before the end of 2018 to deliver new twin railway tunnels from Chatswood to Sydenham, as we get on with the job of opening Sydney Metro City & Southwest by 2024. Tunnelling finished on Sydney Metro Northwest in January this year, with services on track to start in the first half of 2019 with a new metro train every four minutes in the peak. Sydney Metro City & Southwest will extend metro rail from Sydney’s booming North West, beneath Sydney Harbour, through new underground CBD stations, and beyond to Bankstown. Following an intense process of engagement and consultation with industry over the past six months, major procurement for Stage 2 of Sydney Metro is now moving forward with the tunnel and station excavation works. Sydney Metro isn’t just a city-shaping project – this is a fully-funded state-building and nation-building infrastructure project being delivered right now.

The tunnelling contract is expected to be awarded mid next year.

The Next Tunnels With Ray Williams - Member for Castle Hill

Trade Support Loans With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell

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Bag Space is located in the heart of Cherrybrook, and we specialise in unique premium collections of handbags, and travel goods from all over the world.

ur collections include all the popular brands and unique bags from local designers. Famous travel

luggage brand includes Samsonite, Delsey, American Tourister, Lipault and our latest range of handbags includes Guess, The Sak and Pierre Cardin. In fact our large range of merchandise has something to suit everyone’s taste.

We regularly have the latest fashion trends in stock at realistic prices and a key factor with our collections is their exclusivity. Added to this is the value and experience we offer, making Bag Space the place to go when purchasing new handbags, travel good and accessories.

Call in now for all hand bag and luggage needs. New stock arrives on a regular basis!

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For years, health authorities have insisted adults drink reduced fat or skim milk to lower our saturated fat intake and keep our hearts healthy.

ut with studies showing that high fat dairy consumers are actually less

likely to be obese or get heart disease, the dietitian message is now much more open: drink any kind of dairy you like.” The evidence shows that cow’s milk

provides essential vitamins and minerals and protein, and consuming it reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, and that applies to all types of cow’s milk – skim, low fat or regular fat,” said Blake Robinson, Dairy Australia dietitian. “Pick the one that you enjoy the taste of because in terms of health benefits, there’s no difference between the skim and full fat.”

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In Season Wholefood Cafe has only been opened 6 months but is causing excitement in the community.

hey offer a healthy menu and cater to

dietary requirements. Are you Gluten free, Vegan, Dairy Free or just after a healthy meal ? In Season Wholefood Cafe has it all, with a heated alfresco verandah overlooking the golf driving range.

They pride themselves on their coffee, friendly service and amazing food. Everything is made in house (except the bread) including all sauces & cakes. They specialise in Raw Cakes that are healthy but also GF, Vegan, Dairy and refined sugar free - dessert without the guilt. They also offer fresh juices and smoothies. Some of the menu items include, Roasted

Vegetable Stack, Chilli Scrambled eggs, Veggie Burger, Acai bowls and an incredible Avocado Smash with lime and basil.

Owners Tracey & Andrew West have lived in Dural for 20 years, and are raising their 4 children here. After careers in finance this is a nice change of pace and a long time dream. They have an awesome team of locals to cook and serve for you.

In Season is opened seven days, except public holidays for breakfast and lunch.

256 New Line Road Dural (Under Resolutions Gym)Ph: 9651 2323 www.inseasondural.com.au

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Are you Gluten free, Vegan, Dairy Free or just after a healthy meal ? In Season Wholefood Cafe has it all!

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OUR SCHOOL’S StORIESAlthough quite young, Hills Grammar is fortunate to have a part time archivist who curates a collection for display in the School Museum; the lounge room of the Jackson home still remaining from the original purchase of 22 acres in 1981. Year One students found their ‘excursion’ to the Museum a valuable one as they discover how ‘We Explore Histories Through Stories’ – the central theme of their current International Baccalaureate PYP area of enquiry. The

children were asked to take five photos with their iPads, of things that had changed; buildings, uniforms, classrooms and people. “The students absolutely loved it!” remarked Year One teacher Lauren Anthony, “They found the girls old hats itchy and didn’t recognise the Commodore from 1983 as a computer.

Another favourite activity was recognising teachers who were once students.”

wORLD’S GREAtESt SHAvE fUNDRAISINGCongratulations to the SRC on a successful day to raise funds as a part of the World’s Greatest Shave. Many members of our school community, including all the male prefects, sacrificed their hair for the greater good. Tom even allowed his legs to be waxed, much to the delight of the audience but

not so much to himself.A special thank you to Lisa Dower, an ex-student of Galston

High School, who volunteered her time on her day off from working at L’Yvonnes Hair Studio to support our school. We appreciated her time and enthusiasm.

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HARMONy DAyThe SRC raised a fantastic $830 during the mufti day and multicultural lunch held recently. We celebrated Harmony Day with an assembly where we invited Amelia Corr, who is the Commonwealth Programs Support Officer at Macquarie University, to speak to our school community.

Amelia shared a dreamtime story with our students to remind them of the importance of working together, which tied in with the message of unity associated with Harmony Day.

LEt’S fORGIvESt Madeleine’s Year 4 prepared and organised a beautiful liturgy to celebrate the importance of forgiveness in our society. They told stories and led the parents in a journey to rediscover that God loves each one of us and is always ready to forgive us.

Their prayer encouraged all who were present to share the gift of forgiveness with family and friends and the whole community.

OUtDOOR MAtHEMAtICSStage 2 at St Madeleine’s school took their maths lesson outside last week when they were studying length. Their task was to measure how far their paper plane flew and how long it took to land.

Great discussions followed about the different methods of recording and how important it was to use a formal method of measuring both distance and time.

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A new survey has taken to the people to find out the most annoying things travellers can do at the airport and on the plane.

rom seat kicking to holding up the plane, the survey, by Just the Flight, found a whole range of habits and

annoyances that really tick off fellow passengers.Out of the 5,000

people surveyed a whopping 53 per cent said they hated passengers who tried to skip the queue because they were running late for their flight. Another 48 per cent said they despised people who held things up while they were digging through their bag trying to find their passport, while 47 per cent said they were annoyed by ‘jokers’ who made inappropriate comments about terrorism and bombs on planes.

Coming in fourth were ‘seat hogs’ who spread their legs and arms across the seat and encroached on their neighbours space, followed by people who still didn’t understand how security gates work.

Also on the list were ‘carousel hogs’ who barge to the front of the baggage carousel so they can get their bag first and overly affectionate couples who spend the whole time kissing and making eyes at each other.

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Worst flying Sins Passengers can Commit Create a sensational pumpkin and apple cider soup

topped with caramelised apple and bacon croutons.

INGREDIENtS1 large brown onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 sprigs fresh thyme1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped500g cream delight potatoes, peeled, chopped330ml bottle crushed apple cider2 1/2 cups chicken stock2 tablespoons pure cream2 shortcut bacon rashers, chopped1 small Fuji apple, peeled, halved, cored, diced

MEtHODHeat 1 tblspn oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook until golden. Add garlic and thyme, and cook for abou 1 minute or until fragrant. Add pumpkin and potato, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add cider and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove and discard thyme. Blend, in batches, until smooth. Return to pan over low heat. Add cream and season with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in over medium heat. Cook bacon until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Add apple to pan. Cook for 4 minutes or until golden and just tender.

Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with bacon and apple.

Pumpkin and Apple Cider Soup

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Sydney’s food culture is constantly evolving.

here are always new restaurants opening or another cafe hiding in the recesses of this busy city. It is also

home to some of the best chocolatiers in the country, ready for you to discover them.

This tour is a chance to discover some of Sydney’s best chocolatiers, right in the heart of the CBD. You’ll learn about how chocolate is produced, from a bean on the cacao tree through to the hands of the chocolate makers; and the terminology used by industry experts to describe the taste, smell, and forms of chocolate.

You will visit five to six venues around the city, with a break in between. There will be some walking involved on the day, so you will need to wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella, depending on the weather. The $49 per person tour price includes the sit-down break and all chocolate tastings on the day. This tour is not gluten or dairy free.

If you’re looking for a few hours of fun on the weekend, meet new people, and discovering new things about your city, Foodi tours will show you where to start. Call 1300 39 40 41.

Enjoy learning about the heritage-rich area of Hunters Hill, and amazing artwork that is on display in a variety of business throughout Hunters Hill.

eld over the weekend of May 14/15 the tours will be led by three historians, Dean Letcher, Phil Jenkins

and Graeme Percival, and local resident and Discover Hunters Hill Coordinator Alison Voulgaris. Over the two days you will have the chance to visit more than 10 art spaces, 6 tour-guided pop ups, 3 self-guided exhibition spaces and extra self-guided pop ups.

The tour will include 6 pop ups and 5 more to visit. You will be able to go on your own self-guided tour of the Town Hall, Vienna Cottage and the Hunters Hill Congregational Church.

The tour will last for approximately one and a half hours and it will cost you $15 per person.

After you have finished the tour, there will be your time to explore the rest of Hunters Hill at your leisure.

To book a tour phone 98799400. www.huntershill.nsw.au

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Outdoor entertaining shouldn’t stop just because it gets a bit cold outside.

here are lots of options for simple outdoor heating which can make your outdoor entertaining last all year.

The most basic heating option is a fire pit. These not only give ample heat but they also create that camping ambience for your party. The down side is no one wants to be sitting in the smoke and they can be dangerous in windy conditions. Chimeneas are a more stylish version of a fire pit and with the chimney the smoke can be moved up and out of your eyes.

Outdoor gas heaters range from the old standard heater with the aluminium hood over the top to the newer style column heaters which are a bit more stylish. The problem with these can be the distance required between the heated surface and combustible materials such as pergolas. They do heat a good size area so you don’t have to huddle around the heater.

Another option is outdoor electric heaters which range from the old style radiant bar heaters to the more efficient ceramic radiant heaters which are a more stylish option. These can be mounted direct to roofing or to masonry walls and for the smaller units will heat approximately 7m2 and up to almost 30m2 for the largest model. They can even come with a remote control to make them simple to use.

Come in to see us at Dural Poolsmart, SPASA NSW Pool Shop of the Year 2015, to help get your pool ready for swimming or like us on Facebook to get regular hints and tips on keeping your pool clean and clear all year.

Winter HeatingBy Michael Freame, as heard on ABC 702 “Homies” Saturdays 10.00am “The Pool Guy”.

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A recent trend I have come to love is utilizing all wall space in the house by featuring niches and alcoves among the walls.

classic and functional use for a niche near a fireplace is to turn it into firewood storage. Sorting clean,

uniformly cut wood creates a beautiful rustic effect, even if you don’t actually burn the logs. If you want a more contemporary look, consider painting the ends of the logs with bright shades or add some art.

Another great idea is to span shelves across shallow wall niches. This will provide you with extra storage in your home and make great display space. This will make a generally awkward, unnecessary area into a space that looks purposeful and organized.

What I love to see in houses is alcoves painted to stand out. Consider making alcoves the center of attention with a coat of bright paint or modern wall paper. This will give the space purpose and make a great feature. Another great idea is to add mirrors to create depth and enlarge the space.

Built in wardrobes are perfect for evening out unusual shaped niche or bulkheads. For obvious reasons, wardrobes provide more storage, but they also add interesting features and create a more structured feeling to a room without wasting space.

The alcove under a stairway can be turned into a great reading nook to display books and photos and feature nice cushions, or can be used as open storage for attractive coats, bags, and other accessories.

Using niches and alcoves is a great way to add character to your home and utilize all its space.

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Two Fathers – Two Sons

ome years back my business partner Neil Keene of many years gave me a collection of Postcards that his

Father had collected on the Middle East battleground of Tobruk during the 2nd World War.

The Postcards were in Italian and sent from girls back home in Italy to their boyfriends on the front line.

I had the cards mounted and framed as a special memento of my heritage and Italian roots.

Interestingly my Father Antonio commenced his military service in the Italian Artillery Corps in 1938 and was sent to the Croatian Front in 1939 at age 21 years

From 1943 - 45 he was a prisoner of the Allies.In 1950 Dad immigrated to Australia.Like many others he did not communicate his war

experiences to myself or my family - it just wasn’t a subject for discussion.

Neil’s Father joined the Australian 9th Division at age 22 years of age serving in Tobruk, Alamein [fighting the Italians & Germans] and New Guinea.

He also came home in 1945.Like my Father Neil tells me that the communication

door on the war was also a no go area in their family home.

So here we are today two sons of two former enemies - good friends united in business on Anzac Day 2016.

Lest We Forget

ANZAC Reflections With Peter Colusso, Principal LJ Hooker Dural

This is the best time of the year to fertilise lawns.

ertilising your lawn in autumn is the most important fertilise of the year as the weather is starting to cool

down and your lawn may be starting to lack nutrients after summer. A pre-winter application provides your lawn with the nutrients it needs to help it through the colder months and will improve the aesthetics. Autumn is the perfect time to lay the foundations for a beautiful lawn all through winter!

In addition to fertilising consideration should be given to weeding. Selective weedkiller removes broad leafed weeds such as dandelions, clover, cudweed, daisies and others from the lawn, thus giving the grass a chance to fill the gaps before the cold weather. Mowing can decrease to roughly

every 4 weeks during winter, but you may not even have to mow until spring. Watering can be dropped back to as necessary, as the rain will be helping you out.

Remember a well fed lawn is a healthier lawn, the healthier the lawn the less weeds will grow, the less water you have to give, the less pests that will attack, the less diseases to spread.

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The people of the Dural, Galston and Arcadia are very lucky indeed to have such a marvellous facility as Fagan Park right on their doorstep.

t is 55 hectares of beautiful parkland with a lake and many paths where children can ride their bikes without

having to worry about traffic. The large adventure play ground is a delight for children of all ages, and the history buffs have a chance to inspect the beautifully preserved Homestead, Netherby. The farm sheds contain some of the machinery that was necessary for a working farm, from a blacksmiths shed to well restored old wagons and trucks that were necessary to carry the produce to Market.

But how did all of this come about? William John Fagan (1826-1896) was born in a farming Community in County Derby, Northern Ireland, and, aged 20 came to Australia as a free settler. His first job was in a Sydney brewery, but he soon started farming on the Hawkesbury. Good money was paid for shingles for roofing so William took up the job and after a lot of hard work had enough money to buy land. The George Hall grant of 600 acres (in present day Arcadia) was sold off in small allotments in about 1880, and William Fagan bought several portions in the south eastern part of this grant where he planted citrus orchards.

William married Ann Waddell in 1848 and they had three sons, John, William and Samuel and four daughters. Samuel married Emma High of Castle Hill and took over the running of the farm. He built “Netherby” in 1900 out of bricks that he had fired in his own kiln. (The bricks used to

build the present Community Hall in 1906 also came from Fagan’s Kiln). Samuel and Emma had three sons and four daughters. The eldest son, Leslie, went to the 1914-18 War and died from wounds in France in 1917. His name is on the Galston Cenotaph. Cecil died in 1940, leaving a wife and two daughters. Bruce, who never married, became the only surviving son of Samuel and Emma and took over the running of the farm. His unmarried sister, Ivy, lived there too. In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s the Murrumbidgee area became the premier citrus growing area and the old orchards of Arcadia and Galston were unprofitable, so Bruce turned to breeding Jersey dairy cattle.

It was during the 1960’s that Hornsby Council became interested in acquiring the Fagan property for a Golf course. But this idea was rejected outright by Bruce Fagan. If he was giving his property away it was to be A PARK FOR ALL PEOPLE TO USE AND ENJOY. And so, after much negotiations, the Deed of gift was signed by Bruce and his sister, Ivy in the Shire President’s room in January1980. The

Shire decided to take the development of the park as their Bi-Centenary project, and so “Fagan Park” was officially opened on the 26th January, 1988.

At the next meeting of the Dural Historical Society on Saturday, 14th May, at 2pm, Merv Rosen, from the Maritime Museum, will be the guest speaker. His subject will be “The Story of the Krait”. All welcome.

THE WAY WE WERE

THE DURAL AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPORT FOR MAY, 2016

The Fagan FamilyBy Margaret McKinley, Ian Browning - Photos

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