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Justice of the Peace
ALF (Noddy)
FRIPP JP
12 Kerferd St,
Watson ACT 2602
Tel 6241 7475
MEG’S TOY BOX Is a community toy library run as a non profit venture with the support of St Margaret’s
Church.
Tel 6248 7467 during opening hours only:
Wed 10am—12pm Sat 2pm—4pm
HOLY CROSS TUCKERBOX
Opens every Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. The Tuckerbox aims to help anyone struggling to balance their budget. The Tuckerbox has bread and groceries. Milk, fruit and vegetables when available. Those who are on a pension, low income families or unemployed may find this service very helpful. The Tuckerbox is a not-for-profit service. As a contribution, we ask a small ser-vice fee. The majority of food is provided by Foodbank NSW. The food may be excess stock, seconds, damaged or the Best Before date approaching or has passed.
An inclusive Anglican Community celebrating Christian life Our regular Church service times are
Sunday 9:00 am, Wednesday 10:00 am www.holycrosshackett.anglicancg.org.au
Corner of Phillip Ave & Antill Street, Hackett Contact 62485327
HOLY CROSS ANGLICAN PARISH
Hackett
PROBUS CLUBS
Probus is a worldwide association for re-tired or semi-retired people. It is spon-
sored by Rotary and is non-fundraising. Meetings are held monthly, with a guest speaker & morning tea. Outings, lunches
& bus trips are organised.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME AT BOTH CLUBS
Canberra North Ladies
To contact ACT government services, including about
Summernats, call Canberra Connect : 132281
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WCA Contacts Chair Julie Smith [email protected]
Deputy Chair & Woodlands Convenor Richard Larson 02 6241 3024
Secretary Gillian Helyar 02 6255 0238
Treasurer Jon Real 02 6255 4046
Editors Position vacant—opportunity
awaiting !
Sarah Clough
0419 281 804
Woodland and EPIC contact 02 6241 3024
Watson Oval Contact 6241 6050
50th Anniversary Contact [email protected]
Summernats Contact 6255 0238
Welcome to this special Christmas edition with updates on Summernats, and on the 50th Anni-versary of the suburb of Watson.
Newsletter of the Watson Community Association Inc.
Number 77 Summer 2012
The WCA particularly thanks the Australian Catholic University (ACU), Signadou Campus in Watson, for printing this Newsletter as a community service.
This edition:
Watson history and 50th anniversary
Summernats update In 1960, the suburb of Watson was proclaimed, it
was settled between 1961 (when the first houses were completed) Rosary Primary opened in 1963, Majura primary school opened in 1964. Barry Price is preparing a history of Watson in association with its Golden Jubilee set for celebration in 2013. He would like to hear from original residents who are willing to share their memories. The WCA will be organising several events for the 2013 Jubilee.
Summernats has been running since the 1990s. Page 3 has more information about changes for the upcoming 2013 event, and how to file a complain if you have one. There is a survey in this edition for you to fill out after the event concludes on January 6. The WCA committee wishes all Watson resi-dents a safe and happy summer holiday sea-son.
If you can add to this local history with your stories & recollections, call Barry
now on 6241 1130.
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ONE STOP SHOPPING
IN WATSON
Watson
Pharmacy
QCPP accredited, seniors’ dis-counts, free script pick up and
delivery.
We can supply all of your Phar-macy needs
Pharmacy hours:
Mon to Fri 8:30am–6pm
Sat: 8:30am -12:30pm
Licensed Post Office, and Sub-newsagency
postal services, gifts,
cards for all occasions,
& stationery items.
Free gift wrapping
available.
For friendly, efficient
Customer Service
Post Office hours:
Mon to Fri 8:30am–5pm
Ph: 6241 1506
PIANO LESSONS
Over 10 years experience in
successfully teaching piano playing and theory
All ages welcome, from beginners to
experienced
Preparation of all levels of practical
and theory exams Teaching from Classical to Modern
styles
For students wanting to learn for fun,
AMEB or other exams, performance or
for school are welcome $25 per ½ hour lesson
Please contact Diane on 0414788380
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WATSON Supa IGA
SUPERMARKET
EFTPOS is available,
with no minimum expenditure re-
quired
4 cent petrol rebate with your
purchase of $30 plus
Free home delivery ser-vices
are also available.
Come in and experience the
service for yourself.
Phone 6255 6800
NEED A PLUMBER?
NOW! Duncan’s licensed
Plumbing Service
Pty Ltd
Emergency Repairs
Drain Cleaning
Ducted heating
Gas Fitting
Hot Water Systems
PH 6254 5678
To contact ACT government services, including about
Summernats, call Canberra Connect : 132281
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Notices & Local Services
NEIGHBOURHOOD
WATCH
To receive a monthly news-letter via email register your
interest at
WWW.NHWACT.COM.AU Or contact Mick Motion-
Wise, NHW Coordinator on
043 747 9236
Come to our North
Canberra Mothers’
Group
Breastfeeding Counsellor (s) on hand to
answer your questions
All mums, children and mums-to-be wel-
come, and you don’t need to be a mem-
ber to join in
Contact Ingrid (Ph. 6249 6684)
to confirm venues and for further information
email: [email protected]
*Dates/Times, Topics and Venues may change,
please confirm with Ingrid.
If you have a question about breastfeeding, call
the free 7-day
National Breastfeeding Helpline,
1800 686 268 Or go to
www.breastfeeding.asn.au.
IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS Neighbourhood Watch Website http://www.nhwact.com.au AFP Website http://www.afp.gov.au CRIME STOPPERS 1800-333-000 or http://www.act.crimestoppers.com.au SCAM PROTECTION 1300-302-502 or http://www.scamwatch.gov.au AMBULANCE/FIRE 000 POISON INFORMATION 131-126 POLICE ATTENDANCE 131-444 UNWANTED CALLS 1800-805-996 STRAY DOGS 6207-2424 CANBERRA CONNECT including Summernats 132281
If you have an item for the next newsletter, contact us before the end of January (see WCA contacts on front page of this newsletter).
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Xmas New Year Holiday Alert
Summernats aims at Guinness Book of Records for
Burnouts
At the Summernats event to be held at Epic from 3-6 January 2013, the or-ganizers are aiming to establish a record for :-
the largest number of cars performing a ‘burn-out’, simultaneously.
This news prompts a timely reminder for those who are adversely affected by noise and pollutants generated by this event to address any complaints directly to Canberra Connect on 132281. Your concerns will be registered and dealt with promptly.
On the upside, Summernats organizers have moved the burn-out track
200m back from the present position, arranged for 2 after concert parties to
be held in indoor venues on the site, and removed the strip show from the
program. McDonalds will be employing extra staff to ensure that litter is
picked up promptly from both sides of the highway.
The Watson Community Association will be conducting a survey on Sum-
mernats in the New Year so we ask that you note any impressions so you
can record it in the survey.
To contact ACT government services, including about
Summernats, call Canberra Connect : 132281
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Summernats Survey 2013 Pease complete and mail this survey to PO Box 64 Dickson 2602 as soon as possible after the event concludes January 6 2013. To request a digital version email [email protected]. Please circle your answer to each of the following questions. 1. Do you live in Watson? Yes/No 2. How old are you? Years 3. Gender: Female/Male 4. How many years have you lived in Watson? (Years) 5. Please describe the general location and/or street in Watson that you live in? (NB: this information is kept confidential to the WCA committee & not used to identify you or your home
6. Do you attend Summernats? (circle) Never / Occasionally / Every year 7. Which of the following do you find attractive about Summernats? Tick or Describe
8. Which of the following do you find detractive about Summernats? Tick or Describe
Displays
Concerts & other activities
City cruise
Support for local busi-nesses
Burnouts
Other
Waste of renewable resources
Unnecessary air pollution and smell
Excessive noise
Antisocial behaviour such as street racing, vandalism and littering
Overall disruption to your daily life i.e. traffic flow, parking overflow
Other
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Summernats Survey page 2 9. For those residents who feel directly affected by the event, do you?
Try to avoid Summernats by leaving home during that time Yes/No Try not to have friends over around that time Yes/No
10. For those residents who feel directly affected by the event, what day (s) do you mostly experience problems? (please tick the column if this day is a problem)
11. For those residents who feel directly affected by the event, at which times do you mostly find the following to be a problem? (please tick the column if this time of day is a problem)
12. Is there anything you would like to add about how Summernats affects you? 13. What would be the best way to make improvements to Summernats? 14. May we contact you if needed to clarify answers to the survey? Yes / No If yes, please provide contact details: Phone or mobile: Email: Please attach additional pages as needed for your answers Thank you for completing this survey. Results will be used in discussions with the organisers and government and summarised in later editions of WATZON
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Antisocial behaviour
Event noise
Smell and air pollution
Event parking overflow
Traffic Flow
Morning Afternoon Evening Late at night
Antisocial behaviour
Event noise
Smell and air pollution
Event parking overflow
Traffic flow