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Hanson hints at HunterThe controversial politician takes a swipe at Fitzgibbon legacy

Maitland WWI hero recognised for bravery

the jabbIng IssuePAGE 10LIFE & STYLE

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APRIL 24 2013

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Last week, the Hunter hosted the first public hearing of the Senate Inquiry into the heath impacts of air pollution.

Australian Greens Health Spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, and Greens Senator, Lee Rhiannon, arrived a day early to meet local residents and hear their concerns about coal dust. Tighes Hill resident, Carrie Jacobi, presented Ms Rhiannon with a soiled cloth she’d used to clean the inside of her windows with that morning...

pauline Hanson announces she may run for Hunter mp, Joel Fitzgibbon’s seat. photo: aap.

Pauline Hanson has hit out at Hunter MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, saying he has only held on to his seat for

so long because the Fitzgibbon name is “entrenched” in the region – referring to his father, Eric Fitzgibbon, who was Member for

the Hunter from 1984 to 1996.Ms Hanson’s comments come

just days after reports surfaced that the former One Nation leader is considering running as an independent candidate for the Hunter seat in this September’s Federal election.

“Joel Fitzgibbon takes his role as Member for granted and has been taking the Hunter for granted,” Ms Hanson exclusively told The Post.

“He sees the role as more of a career [...] following in the footsteps of his father.

“Strong Labor voters in the Hunter don’t know any different. “I think it doesn’t hurt to have a change.”

Ms Hanson had previously suggested she would run for a seat in her home state of Queensland, but only last week shared that, for the past five years, she has

also been considering a move to the Hunter. She will make a final decision within the next three weeks.

Ms Hanson said the impacts of coal seam gas and the poor state of our roads were key concerns.

Mr Fitzgibbon told The Post he had no intention of responding to Pauline Hanson while her comments were coming from far away Queensland.

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T omorrow is one of the most important days on our national calendar. It is a day to reflect on those who fought

for our country, and fought for the very types of lives that we live today.

ANZAC Day can so very often be overshadowed by the fact that we get a day off, or get to play two-up at the local pub. In fact, a few people I spoke to this week said their biggest concern was working out how to get Friday off to create a four-day weekend!

Thankfully, our journalists have done a tremendous job in finding the real ANZAC spirit this week.

As you go through our paper this week, and our sister paper in Newcastle, you’ll find stories that deserve to be told on this very special day.

Yes, you may get to have the day off tomorrow, and you may get to watch the footy in the afternoon or have a few beers with your mates at the local pub over a game of two-up.

But at least, even if just for a few minutes, take the time to pause and remember the people who allowed all of that to happen.

Because if in 10, 20 or 30 years, this day is all about the day off and the two-up, then it will not be the generation of the time that wears the blame, but our generation for not pushing hard enough on the spirit and legacy of our war time heroes.

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Maitland’s forgotten heroJoseph Maxwell was the second most decorated soldier in World War I

O n Thursday, we will pause as a nation to recognise the sacrifices of Australian soldiers – past and present.

ANZAC Day is not about acknowledging any single person, however there is one local hero who is surprisingly unknown and whose story we wanted to share with you.

Born into poverty in Sydney before spending his childhood and youth in West Maitland, Joseph Maxwell holds the honour of being the second most decorated soldier in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during the First World War.

Educated at Gillieston Public School and West Maitland Superior Public School, at the age of 14 Mr Maxwell became a boilermaker at Brown’s Engineering Works in Hexham.

When Brown’s shut down in 1915, Mr Maxwell travelled to Sydney to enlist at the Victoria Barracks in Paddington.

Mr Maxwell served in the 18th Battalion in Gallipoli, Passchendaele, Amiens and on the Hindenburg Line and received a Distinguished Service Medal, the Military Cross, a bar to his Military Cross and a Victoria Cross for his many heroic acts – including bravery under fire – between September 1917 and October 1918.

Historian John Ramsland first encountered the late WWI hero when he was a boy living in a flat next to Mr Maxwell

in Manly. At the time, he was battling alcoholism and post-traumatic stress disorder – not uncommon for returned soldiers of this generation.

“I had a few encounters with him and he was always very friendly,” he said.

“To have a celebrity like a VC winner living there was very exciting for everyone.”

Mr Ramsland admitted that “Jo” is a “bit of a forgotten war hero” now and encouraged those commemorating ANZAC Day to remember his bravery on April 25.

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Local WWI hero, Joseph Maxwell, seated end left.

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T he Labor Party’s policy on school funding makes sense, but once again it’s politics don’t. The day before the Gillard Government’s most important

election year announcement – it was revealed (on a Saturday) that it would be ripping over two billion dollars out of university funding to pay for primary and high school funding.

Huh? So the message is – you’ll get a world class education until you’re 18-years-old, only to get into a substandard university. The messaging also doesn’t fit with the tertiary education goals of the Asian Century White Paper.

Less than 150 days from the election – Julia Gillard has a fight on her hands, not only with the Opposition and the States, but now also with University Chancellors.

We’ve come to expect these garbled messages from this Labor Government – but let’s try to ignore that for the purpose of looking at this policy.

Education is a vote winner – it speaks to parents who want the best for their children and, all of us really, who want to see a higher calibre, more intelligent society.

What Julia Gillard is proposing is a funding model that looks at student needs. It allocates a base amount per student – around $9,000 for primary and about $12,000 for secondary.

On top of that, each student is eligible to have thousands more dollars committed to their

education. These so called ‘loadings’ are added for indigenous background, disadvantage, remote schools, large schools, those lacking in English skills and those suffering disability.

$14.5 billion over six years is the price tag. The Federal Government will cover $9.4 billion in its two-for-one offer.

That’s then divvied up between the states. New South Wales is the big winner – with $3.4 billion in Federal funding on the cards. But it also means that NSW has long been underfunded and it has the biggest room for improvement.

Compare that to WA who’ll only get $200 million of Federal assistance. Colin Barnett has used many adjectives to describe what he thinks of the deal this week, but effectively he sees his state being punished because WA schools have been best funded out of the states.

The Opposition is pushing the line that Julia Gillard’s education plan is a failure if all the states aren’t onboard. Maybe, in terms of achieving a national plan, but when it comes down to it, that’s just politics.

For those states that do sign up – students will be better off. Colin Barnett shouldn’t be able to dictate the outcomes of students in New South Wales – Julia Gillard has ensured that, by confirming she will sign up individual states regardless.

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Scammer alert: Elderly be warned

T he NSW Minister for Fair Trading, Anthony Roberts, visited Maitland on April

16 to raise awareness of the scams that target the elderly.

Minister Roberts visited Settlers Ridge Estate in Gillieston Heights at the invitation of Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker.

“More and more we are witnessing unscrupulous scammers targeting older Australians for their own financial gain, regardless of the damage their actions cause,” said Ms Parker, who explained the seminars are designed to teach the elderly

how to identify a scam.Residents were told that

something as simple as putting a padlock on their letterbox could prevent scammers from obtaining their personal information.

“A person’s identity is their most valuable asset and, if a scammer is able to get enough of your personal details, they can cause untold damage to your future,” Mr Roberts told the audience.

“Hang up on suspicious calls, delete too-good-to-be-true emails, protect your personal details, call Fair Trading on 13 32 20 and [help to] warn others.”

Minister for Fair Trading, Anthony Roberts, briefs local elderly on scams.

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New inquiry to clear the airSenators hear about the impacts of the coal industry on air pollution

L ast week the Hunter hosted the first public hearing of the Senate Inquiry into the heath

impacts of air pollution.Australian Greens Health

Spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, and Greens Senator, Lee Rhiannon, arrived a day early to meet local residents and hear their concerns about coal dust. Tighes Hill resident, Carrie Jacobi, presented Ms Rhiannon with a soiled cloth she’d used to clean the inside of her windows with that morning and the Senator said it wasn’t the first time she’d received such items.

“If T4 went ahead there’d be more coal trains coming down and they’re already wiping away this level of coal dust and are just so worried...,” Ms Rhiannon said.

“It’s already at a level that the Government should be doing something about, but [instead] they’re working with industry to expand the problem.”

The public hearing began on Tuesday with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) being grilled on a number of issues, including the fact that the National Environment Protection Measure for Ambient Air Quality (NEPM) is not

applied to small communities. The EPA argued the measure doesn’t “lend itself” to smaller populations and said these groups are instead addressed in the planning phase.

EPA CEO, Barry Buffier,

claimed their new target for 2.5 particulate matter (PM) in the Upper Hunter would be the “most stringent in the world” and they would push for it to become national compliance.

Dr James Whelan from

the Hunter Community Environmental Centre followed the EPA and questioned what impact their new target would have when the current PM10 standard is “already ignored” and was exceeded more than

115 times in the Hunter Valley in 2012 alone. Dr Whelan said there was no longer any trust between the community and the EPA and called for a new regulatory framework that is as enforceable as speed limits.

T4 protestors outside the inquiry and (inset) Senator Lee Rhiannon with Tighes Hill resident, Carrie Jacobi.

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O n ANZAC Day we pay our respects to the countless soldiers who have fought for Australia throughout this

country’s proud history and, while the image of the World War I solider is commonly associated with ANZAC Day, we must not forget the many Aussie nurses who provided critical care during the Great War.

To help keep their memories alive, local war researcher, Christine Bramble, has created a website in honour of the 76 nurses from the Hunter who served with the Australian or British army medical units in World War I. Ms Bramble said, although the serving men may have vastly outnumbered the women, their contribution should not be forgotten.

“Although they were numerically a very small proportion of the armed forces, each military nurse was in a position to influence the fate of hundreds, even thousands of men through her nursing skill and care,” she said.

“It took a lot of courage to stick to their work and keep a cool head when convoys of literally hundreds of wounded were being admitted to a hospital.”

One such nurse was Ilma Emily Lovell (pictured) who graduated from Wallsend Hospital in 1916 and was stationed in Egypt.

Another, Ida Greaves trained at Newcastle Hospital and was the first

Australian woman to be awarded the Royal Red Cross during WWI.

“She had the courage to [...] step into the dangers of the war zone when no one really knew how things would unfold,” Ms Brambles said of Greaves.

To read more visit www.huntervalleygreatwarnurses.com

Newcastle trained nurse, Ilma Emily Lovell. Photo: Newcastle Museum.

AmeliA PArrott

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Last week I took part in a Roadside Drug Testing operation in the local area. The procedure is similar to alcohol testing, which many

people would be familiar with. Roadside Drug Testing hasn’t been common in the Hunter to date, but the number of tests is increasing. Police have powers to carry out the drug testing on any driver, rider or supervising licence holder in NSW, for the active component of cannabis, speed, ice,

crystal meth or base, and ecstasy. Police will conduct a preliminary oral fluid test through the window of your vehicle. You’ll be required to lick the test pad of a device and, if you test positive, you’ll have to provide a second oral fluid sample. This is done in a special police bus.

If a person does test positive to a banned drug, they’ll be suspended from driving for 24 hours. Their oral fluid sample will be sent away for analysis and if the presence

of one or more of the three drugs is confirmed, a Court Attendance Notice will be issued, requiring the driver to answer the charge of driving with the presence of an illicit drug. The penalty for a first offence is a maximum $1,100 fine and three to six months licence disqualification. The penalty for a second or subsequent offence is a maximum $2,200 fine and licence disqualification for six months (minimum)up to an unlimited period.

Police have the power to take a driver to a hospital to obtain a blood and urine

sample if the manner of driving suggests he/she is impaired by drugs, or the driver is involved in a fatal crash. The sample will be analysed for any drug, including some prescription medicines known to impair driving. It is also an offence to drive with the presence of cocaine or morphine in your blood or urine (unless the morphine was taken for medicinal purposes).

Much of this information is available on the NSW Roads and Maritime Services’ website and I strongly encourage readers to have a look at this online.

Police matterssenior constable Kel Boak,

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A NZAC Day will dawn very early tomorrow – and I would like to take this opportunity to encourage

you to rise alongside it. As one of the most important dates

on the Australian calendar, ANZAC Day truly signifies the Australian spirit and recognises all those who have fought and died for our great country. There are a number of dawn services being held in our local area. My wife Robyn and I will attend the 5.30am East Maitland service on William Street, while Councillor Brian Burke will attend the dawn service in Maitland Park. The Mayoress and I will then continue on to the park for the morning service, while Councillor Peter Garnham and his wife Kelly attend the East Maitland morning service.

The ANZACs will also be paid tribute in Morpeth, where Councillors Robert Aitchison, Bob Geoghegan and Steve Procter will pay their respects. It’s a day where you can expect to

see many community leaders join with residents in being humbled by the courageous deeds carried out by our country’s great servicemen and women. Of course, those who fought at Gallipoli were among the most courageous, facing horrors most people couldn’t even imagine. The thousands of people that turn out to services all around the country is a testament to that bravery and the high esteem in which our soldiers are held all these years later.

We are now leading up to the centenary in 2015, 100 years after the first ANZAC Day. One hundred years since a bunch of fresh-faced soldiers – many teenagers – were sent to war without any comprehension of what awaited them there. As we shiver our way through the dawn service, rugged up in our blankets and warm clothing, I will think of how fortunate we are compared to those young soldiers – and I believe that one cold morning a year is not so much to show those men the respect they deserve.

In the morning, we will remember them

Inspired: Youth re-engaged

S ince the introduction of legislation raising the minimum school leaving age to 17, many teachers have

encountered a new issue of student disengagement, according to local School Industry Partnership Broker, Youth Express.

The organisation has found a solution to this problem in Maitland by establishing partnerships with PCYCs, local schools, businesses and other community organisations, to support at-risk youth through an Alternative Learning Group.

“We have over one hundred and fifty young people participating in the program this year and Youth Express have gone above and beyond to broker this partnership,” Graeme Cotton, Youth Development Manager for PCYC said.

“It makes a huge difference to our

young people and we are optimistic that this initiative will continue to prove beneficial throughout regional NSW.”

Julie Eldridge from Youth Express said the program has provided at-risk youth with access to new ways of learning and engaging in education.

“Like the old saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child,” Ms Eldridge said.

“The guidance from those involved and the support from the community is fantastic to see.”

Ms Eldridge said the initiative has been met with strong community response and, due to its success, has now been rolled out throughout the Hunter, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and even down to the South Coast.

Youth Express is a Federal Government funded program under the Youth Attainment and Transition National Partnership.

Participants from the Maitland Alternative Learning Group.

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ednesday, April 24, 2013Seniors parties to heat upMaitland’s Senior Citizens Club will receive funds for new stove and oven

It’s about to get a lot hotter in the kitchen at Maitland’s Senior Citizen Club, thanks to a $17,500 grant allowing them to finally replace their

hazardous 30-year-old stove and oven.June Appleyard, Secretary and also

Kitchen Coordinator of the Maitland Senior Citizens and Pensioners Association, said their volunteers are sick of having to stick their heads in the gas-leaking oven to continuously re-light it while catering for functions.

“When we have a function at the moment, all of us bring in frying pans and special warming dishes, because our cooker just doesn’t deliver what we need it to deliver and it’s a huge ask,” Ms Appleyard said.

“It would be so wonderful to be able to just put it into the [oven] – it would make such a difference to all of us.”

The State Government ‘Community Building Partnerships’ grant is one of eight given out to Maitland community projects – adding up to a total local contribution of $200,000.

NSW Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker, visited the club to inspect the old kitchen and congratulated the group on their successful application.

“Maitland Seniors is a fantastic organisation, but this [funding] is also

for schools, for guide halls and a whole range of organisations,” Ms Parker said.

“I’m just really delighted at the broad

diversity of programs [that have been successful], whether it’s playgrounds in schools like Bolwarra; whether it’s

electricity upgrades; a new awning or concrete slab for a sporting group – they really are all fantastic.”

June Appleyard, Maitland Senior Citizens and Pensioners Association, with the State Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker.

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Guidelines and Application Forms are available by contacting Council on 4934 9700 or the Council Administration Building located at 285–287 High Street, Maitland.The Closing Date is 4.00pm on Friday, 3 May 2013.

Public NoticesNamiNg of Public RoadsNotice is hereby given that Maitland City Council, in pursuance of section 162 of the Roads Act, 1993 and Part 2 of the Roads Regulation, 2008, has approved the following new road name/s for gazettal:Deposited Plan: DP1178574Location: Off Pennparc Drive, WindellaRoad Name: Orlando CloseDeposited Plan: DP1092466Location: Off Canterbury Drive, RaworthRoad Name: Isla StreetThe above road names have been advertised

and notified. No objections to the proposed name/s have been received during the prescribed 28 day period. David Evans, General Manager, Maitland City Council, High Street (PO Box 220) Maitland NSW 2320.

fiNaNcial assistaNceCommuNity GRaNts PRoGRam – seCtioN 356Maitland City Council is seeking applications for the Community Grants Program.The Program aims to provide financial support to local non-profit community-based organisations, groups and individuals to provide projects, activities or participate in events that enrich the lives of residents in our community.

david evans General Manager 285–287 High StreetPO Box 220 Maitland NSW 2320t 02 4934 9700 [email protected]

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Interested residents are welcome to attend.Next meeting: 14 | 28 may – 5.30pm

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I like to think that everyone has their own style – that everyone knows exactly what their ‘look’ is – without having to think about it.

To be honest, this is a little unrealistic of me because, even when I think about myself, I know straight away that I am wrong!

Yes, we all have our own style but sometimes we need a little bit of inspiration.

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Last weekend, Westfield held their free fashion festival and I thought, ‘why not go along and check it out?’

I took my seat right up close to the action and was ready for a good show, but I was surprised – it was great!

As far as fashion shows go, it was probably, for want of a better word, a little corny and the smaller audience didn’t help, but I can tell you it was definitely inspiring!

I couldn’t believe what a difference it makes to actually see the clothes on

the person in the flesh, rather than on my computer screen or on my phone.

Think about when you try on an outfit, rather than just looking at it on the rack or in a catalogue – you naturally get a different result. I guess it is the same with a fashion show.

You see the way the clothes look when a person walks in it, from ALL angles, not just what they show you on TV – it gives you a real sense of the clothes and it inspires you!

I can tell you right now, I went back to the shops a couple of days later and bought the exact pair of jeans that one of the models was showing off.

I also bought a number of other items including some tops and cardigans etc. that were absolutely inspired by the ones I saw on the models (yep, it was a big shop!).

I should give a big shout out to Westfield too – the plus size model featured at the show I attended was just beautiful and I felt that, to this particular audience, she was so much more relatable than the others!

If you are feeling in need of a little fashion inspiration, I urge you to get out and see a live show – it will do wonders for your style!

Inspired by fashion in the flesh

STAYING HEALTHYby Elisha Stein

Elisha is a Registered Nurse and Midwife, with years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards, maternity and in the community.

M aking healthy choices for your children can be done in many ways throughout life, however, I see immunisation as one way

to protect their little bodies against serious diseases from birth right into their future. It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it.

Vaccinations work by triggering the immune system to fight against certain diseases. If a vaccinated person comes in contact with these diseases, their immune system is able to respond more effectively, preventing the disease from developing or greatly reducing its severity. Newborn babies are protected by their mother’s antibodies, which last only for a small time after birth. However, if the baby is breastfed, the mother will continue to pass on antibodies, but that is a whole other column for another week!

Babies should be given immunisations before these antibodies wear off completely. The first immunisation is recommended at birth (Hepatitis B) and the schedule for vaccinations continues until the child is four-years-old. There are then a few as a teenager, such as the HPV vaccine for girls.

Some of the many infectious diseases that were once common in Australia

including, polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, and haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), are now vaccinated against. My own Grandfather contracted polio as a very young boy and although he survived it, he went through years of sickness and painful treatment away from his family just so that he could walk. If vaccines were available 80 years ago, his suffering, along with that of many others, would not have occurred.

Immunisation is a proven tool for controlling and even eradicating disease. An immunisation campaign carried out by the World Health Organisation from 1967 to 1977 eradicated the natural occurrence of smallpox.

Since the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, polio infections have fallen by 99 per cent and from 2000 to 2008, measles deaths dropped by 78 per cent.

Benefit to risk, vaccines are generally safe and side effects are usually minor, especially when compared to the diseases they are designed to prevent.

So, if you are unsure about getting your child immunised, I encourage you to do some research into the diseases they prevent and think of it as a health investment for your family and beyond.

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During the next few weeks, you’ll be devoting the majority of your time to your innermost fears

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You will certainly shine in the limelight at work, which means you’ll be pulling out all the

stops in order to dazzle workmates with your performance. Your charm rating is sky high and it will be easy for you to be a star, wherever you are. If you feel undervalued or underpaid, you can now put that to rights and have what you know you deserve. You can expect a lot of positive feedback, as well as admiring glances from a colleague who would like a more personal relationship with you.

If you happen to be going on holiday, then you can look forward to having a wonderful time,

whether you’re looking for culture, romance, new friendships or simply relaxation. For those staying at home, you will still have the opportunity for exotic experiences, even if this simply means indulging in good food and wine, as this is the ideal time to try new things. If you are involved in the arts, or import or export, then new marketing strategies are going to offer golden opportunities.

The planets are casting a very rosy glow over your financial affairs. If you have to talk to anyone

about borrowing money or extending a loan, don’t hesitate because you’ll find others very supportive and cooperative. Your sign is blessed with an innate understanding of how to invest money, so put this knowledge to work and think about how you can improve your long-term prosperity. Also your libido is on the rise and if you are already part of a couple, you’ll be able to rekindle the fiery chemistry that attracted you to each other in the first place.

You’re certainly in the mood for love and you’ll want to show a special someone how deep your

passions go. You’re also feeling extravagant and you may decide to shower your loved one with gifts. Aren’t they the lucky one? Intimate relationships will certainly go from strength to strength and you may even decide to tie the knot. You’re at your most alluring right now, so if you don’t want to attract a mate you should stay behind closed doors.

You will certainly be investing a lot of energy into refining your diet and exercise routine. Getting

up early in the morning to go jogging, giving up negative habits and generally getting fit will no longer be a challenge. This will involve some willpower on your part, but you have that in spades. Creating more harmonious relationships with work colleagues will also be a focus. If you have your own business, your popularity is about to proceed you, as people hunt down your services!

Your love life should be very enjoyable and electrifying encounters are certainly likely. At

the very least you will be tingling with anticipation at what you intuitively feel is about to happen, however you could be in danger of getting too carried away with your feelings. Being in the company of children and younger people will bring you a lot of pleasure and, if you are creative, you’ll be feeling very inspired. It’s also the perfect time to launch a new venture that puts your name on the map and gives you a much higher profile.

The home and family are certainly front and centre in your mind. Perhaps you will be moving house

or planning some changes in your existing home at this time, but either way you will feel excited at the prospect of something new. You are also likely to be doing a lot of entertaining and you’ll enjoy opening up your home to friends and family. People you haven’t seen for ages will pop up everywhere you go, so don’t be surprised if you run into a long lost friend or neighbour in the grocery aisle.

Your popularity is certainly on the rise, as many will come knocking at your door for advice, guidance

or just a friendly chat. Thanks to your accurate intuition, your actions are positively inspired. Ideas will just drop into your mind and they’ll definitely work to your advantage. There is also a strong possibility some money owed to you will finally come your way. This is the ideal time to purchase a new car, mobile phone or computer. You’re going to be spreading your wings, with several short trips to take!

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bass player, Chris Bailey, earlier this month to throat cancer and with their former front-man, the inimitable Doc Neeson currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. However the band, as per Bailey’s wishes, has vowed to continue and will be heading our way as part of their ‘Greatest Hits – Take It To The Streets’ tour.

Guitarist John Brewster told TE that the tour would also represent somewhat of a tribute to the late bass player who Brewster described as “the unsung hero of The Angels”.

“We actually held a tribute concert last night in Adelaide for Chris which was such an amazing experience,” he said. “It was very distressing losing Chris as he went down very quickly but his wife Josie came along and the likes of Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Don Walker and Gangajang made it something truly memorable.

“The fact is that Chris was the unsung hero of The Angels. His playing was such a vital part of our sound – he was rock solid and he really drove the band but he also had this melodic thing

going on that was similar in style to Paul McCartney.

“Also, while Doc is no longer a part of the Angels, we are really saddened by the news of his condition and we really are all hoping for the best possible outcome.”

Amid the sadness, it seems that the band is experiencing a bit of a purple patch – their 2012 release ‘Take It To The Streets’ debuted at number seven on the ARIA Australian albums charts and Brewster said there was

already another album in the pipeline.

“The way the album has been received has been fantastic,” he said.

“Also, Chris was really proud of the record so it means that much more.”

After Neeson parted ways with The Angels, they enlisted the services of ex-Screaming Jets front-man Dave Gleeson – possibly the only person in Australia capable of living up to Neeson’s imposing stage

persona – and Brewster said Gleeson’s undeniably infectious presence, both onstage and off, played some part in The Angels renewed vigour.

“Infectious is definitely right when talking about Gleeso,” Brewster laughed.

“The whole thing was a direct result of Doc leaving and we just got really, really lucky with Dave – since he’s come into the band, we’ve layed down 26 new songs, including ‘Take it To The Streets’, which is just fantastic. So we’re

planning to get a new album out there early next year.

“We’re all really still in love with playing. A band is kind of like a football team – everyone’s heart has to be in it – and that’s where we’re at now. Both Rick [Brewster] and I are really into it, we’ve got Nick Norton on drums who is also a bloody good songwriter and my son, Sam, has been playing bass for us for the past nine months, with a big thumbs up from Chris.”

Brewster said he felt that the main reasons for the band’s longevity were the fact that classics such as ‘Marseille’, ‘No Secrets’ and ‘Long Line’ sound as though they could have come out of a studio yesterday, as well as their tenacity when it comes to touring.

“I think the thing about those early songs is that they don’t really date to an era,” he said.

“You can see it in the amazing array of ages that we see at our shows, looking at these young kids who know all of our stuff.

“Also, we basically learned our craft by playing wherever and whenever we could – we used to pile into my old EH Holden station wagon and go from town to town every night. We just love getting out there and that’s what we hope to do for the foreseeable future.”

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ednesday, April 24, 2013BELMORE HOTEL: Thursday, Hornet; Saturday, End Of Days.BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Phonic Duo; Saturday, Retro Masters.BERESFIELD TAVERN: Saturday, Dan Beazley.BRADFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Secret Society; Sunday, Crawford Brothers.BRANXTON GOLF CLUB: Thursday, Pistol Pete.CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Wednesday, Gay Paris, Captain of the Push; Thursday, 28 Days; Friday, One Vital Word, Sparrows, Local Resident Failure.CARDIFF PANTHERS: Wednesday, Kids’ Disco.CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Saturday, Murray Byfield. CESSNOCK SUPPORTERS: Saturday, KG Duo; Sunday, Solid Gold Party Night feat. Dave Cochrane.DENMAN HOTEL: Sunday, Allon.DENMAN RSL: Thursday, Dave Feint.EAST CESSNOCK BOWLING CLUB: Thursday, Talk of the Town; Saturday, Get Soaked.EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Gen R 9; Saturday, Overload; Sunday, Stephen Boyd.EASTS LEISURE AND GOLF: Saturday, Karaoke.FAMILY HOTEL: Friday, Crawford Brothers.GEORGE TAVERN: Saturday, Allstar; Sunday, Graeme Mills.GRETA WORKERS CLUB: Thursday, Hummdinger; Friday, Fun2Mental.GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL: Wednesday, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis; Thursday, Fox Control; Friday, The Darkened Seas, The Theaves; Saturday, Shawn Kirk; Tuesday, Play for a Pint & Sing For Your Supper.HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Thursday, Madhouse DJs.HARRIGANS IRISH PUB, Pokolbin: Friday, D’Lish; Saturday, Rubber Bullet, Matt McLaren.KING STREET HOTEL: Wednesday, John Course, Grant Smillie; Thursday, Laneway Pary; Saturday, Groovin The Moo Afterparty; Sunday, Trumpdisco.KURRI BOWLING CLUB: Saturday, Mick Freeman.

LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL: Wednesday, Holly Clayton & Adam Miller; Thursday, Creative Creatures Open Mic Night; Friday, The Harlotts, Super Super, De May.LIZOTTE’S NEWCASTLE: Wednesday, Darren Percival; Friday, Rumors – Fleetwood Mac Tribute; Saturday/Sunday, Bodacious Cowboys.MAITLAND CITY BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Dr Love.MAITLAND LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Back Beat.NEATH HOTEL: Thursday, Redline; Saturday, Mardmax.NORTHERN STAR HOTEL: Saturday, Pat O’Grady.PEDENS, Cessnock: Thursday, Lee Rolfe.POTTERS BREWERY: Friday, Kylie Jane.QUEENS WHARF BREWERY, Wharf: Thursday, Jerome; Friday, Jack Daniels; Saturday, Dean Kyrwood; Sunday, Zane Penn. REGAL HUNTER HOTEL: Saturday, James Paul.ROYAL FEDERAL, Branxton: Friday, Hornet; Saturday, Dream Tambourine.ROYAL HOTEL, Denman: Saturday, Bella Dose.RUTHERFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Silverhair.SHENANIGANS, Maitland: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, Solid Gold Party.SINGLETON DIGGERS, Alroy Park: Friday, Dave Live.SINGLETON DIGGERS, York Street: Saturday, Romney Watts.TELARAH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Purple Hearts; Saturday, Free Juke Box.WESTON WORKERS CLUB: Saturday, DJ Brian Bean, Rave On.WICKHAM PARK HOTEL: Wednesday, Flash jam; Friday, Backfire; Saturday, Retro Rockets, Josh Callaway; Sunday, Steve Edmonds, Afro Moses Solo. WINDSOR CASTLE HOTEL: Friday, Matt Gaudery; Saturday, Dr Zoom Duo. SEND YOUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FOR THE GUIDE TO: [email protected] or FAX: (02) 49 611 540

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T here’s little doubt that Newcastle muso, Pistol Pete – or Peter Pihlak to the taxman – knows how to entertain an

audience.Since 1989, he has been plying his

trade in pubs and clubs around the country, sharing stages with the likes of The McCormack Bros, Tommy Emmanuel and Trisha Yearwood and the more avid gig watchers among you may have spotted Pistol Pete

slinging a guitar for Newcastle trio After Hours. To say that a Pistol Pete show is eclectic is an understatement. This guys plays an all killer, no filler, set brimming with crowd pleasers from the 50s, right through to today’s chart toppers. Think the likes of Eagle Eye Cherry, Australian Crawl, Pearl Jam, Bill Haley and Jason Mraz.

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B uilt on a 2074-square-metre block, this five bedroom house makes the most of the ample space. Four of the bedrooms have built-in

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ensuite and built-in wardrobe. The house also has an open-plan living area, a rumpus room, a kitchen with Caesarstone bench-tops and a dishwasher, as well as an office/study. The property has an undercover

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For more information, phone PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley on 4934 2000 or listing agent Luke Anderson or Jessica Dixon on 0408 697 509. Inspect: By appointment.

MAITLANDVICTORIAN SPLENDOUR – WESTHOLME CIRCA 1899A truly magnificent residence that has been beautifully maintained by it’s privileged custodians over the last 110 years. It has a majestic street presence with brick and iron fence, portico entrance, paved path approach to the marble steps to the shady verandah. The slate roof and timber fretwork enhance the façade and beauty of the home. A wide hallway with stunning leadlight features, exquisite cedar timber and ornate plaster ceilings create an elegant and inviting warmth. 4 generous bedrooms, large bathroom with claw bath, quality fittings and leadlight feature windows, a timber country style kitchen, utility room with ample linen storage and second toilet. A bright extension of dining and living.

KURRI KURRIIDEAL FAMILY HOMEThis warm and inviting brick home is on a level 1/4 acre block with rear lane access. Recent refurbishment includes new colourbond roof, new kitchen with dishwasher, new carpet and fresh paint throughout. With wide shady full length verandahs front and back and a north facing aspect the home has full enjoyment of winter sun and summer shades. There are 3 generous bedrooms, 2 with built ins and new curtains. The rear yard is fenced and a double garage with adjoining carport provides plenty of room for boats or caravans. This property has the benefit of being solar heated for the water and a cosy open fireplace. With good side access and also a rear lane there is easy entry to the large 1083sqm block. Low maintenance gardens.

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GRETAITS ENORMOUS!!Size is what this fantastic home is all about. Often sought but rarely found! Set on 1913 sqm of land with wide side access, you will find the answer to ALL your needs. The home is full of character and style having been fully renovated. There is an internal staircase leading upstairs to 2 spacious bedrooms with built in robes, a large federation style bathroom, full kitchen, air.cond. lounge living areas and french doors opening to a wide verandah with views over to the mountains. Downstairs you have enormous living areas with polished timber floors, A/C, fans, and doors opening to wide patios on both sides. A large modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances will delight the fussiest of cooks! Choose between 3 or 4 bedrooms with the main having his / her robes and ensuite.

DUNGOGSTANDOUT OPPORTUNITYSet in a prime position in the thriving town of Dungog is this beautifully restored historic building. Currently operating as a busy cafe this building has had a colourful history with past roles as a skating rink, hardware store, gallery and community hall. It continues to carry the grace of its 1926 birth year with floor to ceiling leaded windows on the street front, high ceilings and original wide floorboards in the four spacious rooms at the rear.

The modern conversion has been tastefully done to include an elevated commercial kitchen, built-in cool room, air-conditioning, slow combustion heating and restrooms (including disabled access facilities). A large timber deck out the front and a lovely shaded courtyard at the side provide additional space.

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PRICE $659,000INSPECT By AppointmentCONTACT Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

ABERGLASSLYN11 Silky OakHIDDEN WORKSHOPS, STORAGE & EXTRA GARAGING!Built high to capture the breezes this 2 level residence enjoys over 4037m2 positioned overlooking treetops & country side. Workshops, storage shed & multiple garaging spaces underneath complete w/ added storage & bathroom. Solid timber kitchen & dining area w/ garden outlooks. Ducted air, polished boards & piped music system. Generous formal lounge & dining areas. Parents retreat w/ ensuite & his/her robes. 4 generous bedrooms all w/ built-ins. Flexible floor plan includes separate games room. Self-contained teenage retreat /home business. Ample parking w/ double garage + multiple workshop/garage. Multiple alfresco ent. areas & wrap around verandahs.

BUY NOW OR AT AUCTION NEGOTIATION RANGE $645,000 to $685,000

ABERGLASSLYN24 Blue Gum DriveVIEWS FOREVERPositioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by quality homes & views off Rosebrook, this architect designed home cascades over 5391m2 of rural country. Main bed. has ensuite w/ dble spa, shower, walk-in, a/c & views. All these are on the north side where you can sit in the spa & enjoy the view to the Rosebrook. 4 dble size bedrooms all with XL wardrobes & 1 dble bedroom has a walk-in robe & ensuite. Children’s ent. room, toilet, powder room, bathroom w/ shower & bath, sunken formal lounge room & home theatre room. Separate study or home office. Gourmet kitchen has quality European appliances, induction cook top, pyrolectic wall oven, microwave & dishwasher. Ducted vacuum system.

BUY NOW OR AT AUCTION NEGOTIATION RANGE $749,000 to $829,000

MAITLAND VALE941 Maitland Vale Rd RENOVATIONS COMPLETEDThis home has just been renovated with a brand new Caesarstone kitchen, new carpet, paint, down lights & the lounge room is now open plan living. This is a rare opportunity to secure an exceptional semi-rural property set on 7 acres in beautiful Rosebrook. With sweeping views from every angle this is the perfect hideaway to create your dream haven. There is a superb balance of country with easement to the hunter river with undulating grazing country ideally suited to horses & cattle with separate paddock & dam with established trees & new fencing. Set amidst established trees & gardens overlooking the valley this one owner country homestead has amazing views.

BUY NOW OR AT AUCTION NEGOTIATION RANGE $549,000 - $599,000

LAMBS VALLEYRESTFUL & PEACEFULNestled on 8 acres is this charming country style 4 bedroom home. Surrounded in privacy with no nearby neighbours, you can sit on the verandah & listen to the silence, birds singing, & the running water of your own private creek complete with fish. The land is fenced, mostly cleared & very suitable for horses or livestock.

Full of country warmth & character the home will delight you. Recently renovated it has modern kitchen with granite bench tops, stainless steel appliances, glass splash back, & large pantry. The wide hallway with polished timber floors leads you to 4 very spacious bedrooms, all with rural views. The main bedroom has his/ hers robes, modern ensuite, & sliding doors opening to the full wrap around verandah.

All of the living areas have wide windows, allowing lots of natural light, with doors opening to the verandah, a covered patio perfect for entertaining, & the above ground pool.

BRANXTONFULL OF CHARACTER & SIZEThis charming home has become too big for its owners and they want to downsize. Set on 1169 sqm with wide concrete driveway giving you access to several large sheds at the rear of the land, makes it ideal for a tradie or the man who wants room and his sheds. The sheds offer secure lock up, concrete floors, power & toilet. Inside this character filled home the size will surprise you!

The floor plan allows you to have 3 or 4 bedrooms, Large spacious air cond. living areas at the front & rear, an enormous original country style kitchen with walk in pantry, a wonderful fuel stove which acts as a heater during winter, PLUS a modern electric stove.

For convenience you have 2 bathrooms, for relaxation or entertaining there is a quiet & private entertaining area under a shady full length verandah which is accessed through sliding doors from the rear living area.

EAST MAITLANDTHE HIDDEN JEWELSurrounded by a stunning, fairytale, cottage garden giving you total privacy from all neighbours & the street is this wonderful 100 yr old cottage, which has been lovingly restored over the last nine years.

Nestled on 1043sqm of land it offers something for all the family. Dad has extra wide side access to the large double garage, with lots of room to park caravans, boats, a truck etc. Children will love imagining fairies in all the nooks & crannies of the gorgeous back yard which also offers room for a pool. Mum will enjoy reading a book & relaxing in the various covered private corners of the yard or entertaining under the enormous alfresco area.

Inside the home is steeped in history, with the original decorative high ceilings & metal pressed panelled walls, wide hallway, polished timber floors through out, 3 spacious bedrooms.

LOCHINVARA RARE FINDLocated on 2592sqm in a quiet rural estate, only a short walk to schools, doctors, & public transport is this great property that has something for all the family. Consisting of 3 large bedrooms, the main having ensuite, air.cond. & walk in robe, the size & spaciousness of this home will surprise you!

The kitchen sits in the heart of the home surrounded by expansive air conditioned living areas, which all have sliding doors opening to the yard and pool area. The main bathroom is modern with spa bath PLUS there is a 4th toilet in the laundry & a 3rd bathroom in the enormous shed which is located to one side of the property, not far from the in ground pool. This great property offers loads of space & backing on to rural land, no rear neighbours!

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BOLWARRA HEIGHTSTHE GRASS IS GREENERThere is a better way of life and this is it. Sunny and private, this home features all of the attributes of living on a country estate whilst being conveniently located near Maitland and the village of Lorn. Set on 6,230sqm of stunning grounds this 4 bedroom home is one of the more private in this prestigious estate with a large timber deck making the most of its elevated views.

All bedrooms are of generous proportions and feature built in robes and lovely outlook. The master bedroom has the added benefit of an ensuite. Large glazing throughout the house creates an airy ambience which is particularly evident in the spacious lounge area. The modern kitchen features an induction stove top, self-cleaning oven and Caesarstone bench tops. It flows onto the lounge and beautifully decked outdoor entertaining area making it perfect for entertaining friends and family.

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W ith the Pennants getting down to the business end of the season, ECBC is in a good position in the HDBA Grade

One competition. With two rounds to go, ECBC leads second placed Kurri by eight points. These two impressive lineups go head-to-head this weekend at Kurri. ECBC needs to win one of their final two games to win the Number One Pennant.

ECBCs Number Seven grade side also deserves a special mention. They’re in second place, with two rounds remaining.

Congrats also go out to Mick Parkinson

for winning the Hunter District Senior Singles Championship.

The Hunter District Open Singles saw two top notch Semi-Finals played out with ECBC going down this time to Kurri. Defending champion Simon Mitchell went down 31-28 to Nathan Dawson from Kurri and Clint Doust was pipped by Aaron Appleby 31-29, also of Kurri. In the Final of this event, Nathan Dawson prevailed 31-23 over Aaron Appleby to become the 2013 Hunter District Champion.

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Close clashes ahead

T he Newcastle Rugby League again produced a terrific round of footy in Round Two last weekend.

This weekend, there are some potentially close clashes set down for Round Three.

On Saturday, South Newcastle – fresh from two victories to open their season – take on Lakes United, who were unlucky in a narrow defeat to Kurri Kurri in Round Two.

This has the makings of a great game and will be the match televised via live-stream this weekend.

In other clashes on Saturday, Central Newcastle will be coming back in to the competition after the week off.

They will travel to Kurri Kurri to take on the Bulldogs.

Kurri Kurri bounced back in Round Two, after their loss to Port Stephens in the opening round.

Central had a decisive win over Lakes United in Round One, so this should prove to be an even contest.

In the final match for Saturday, the Maitland Pickers will be looking to get back on-track. The Pickers will travel to Toronto to take on the Macquarie Scorpions.

The Pickers, by all accounts, really

served it up to the Western Suburbs before going down in Round Two, whilst the Macquarie Scorpions showed a lot of resolve in their late victory over Cessnock.

There is only one match scheduled to play on Sunday this week – the Port Stephens Sharks will travel to Harker Oval in New Lambton to take on the reigning premiers, Western Suburbs.

The Sharks came back to earth a little on Sunday in a loss at home to South Newcastle.

Wests proved too good for the Maitland Pickers, and have remained undefeated for 2013.

Cessnock will take the benefit of the bye for Round 3, after two narrow losses to start their campaign.

Remember, you can catch the live streamed action or replay via our website www.newcastlerugbyleague.com.au

The broadcast of the South Newcastle versus Lakes United clash will start at 2.30pm on Saturday.

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L ocal Paralympian golden girl, Maddi Elliott, has continued to dominate in the pool – setting her first individual world record and taking home eight

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Miss Elliott touched the wall at a record-breaking 30:69 seconds in the S8 Women’s 50 metre freestyle – a feat that surprised even herself.

“It feels amazing,” the 14-year-old said. “I was actually quite shocked to touch the wall and turn around and see that time. “I just thought, ‘Ok, I got this, so now I can try even harder at the National Open Championships’ [this week].”

The swimming star is aiming for top-two finishes at these Championships, which are also the qualifiers for the World Championships in Montreal this August.

Miss Elliott said she was determined to see Canada – a country she’s never visited – but was a bit uncertain as to what to expect from her competitors at the qualifiers. She hasn’t swum against them all since the London Paralympics and admitted “you don’t know what their training’s been like”.

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235/70R16 Dueler D683 $219



215/65R16 Dueler D683 $227

205R16C Dueler D697 $227


245/70R16 Dueler D697 $247

265/75R16 Dueler D697 $287

265/70R16 Dueler D697 $299

265/65R17 Dueler D697 $327

Size Pattern Price




CV4000

185R14C

$99







Size Pattern Price



185/65R15 Supercat $104

175/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $107

185/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $115




195/65R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

185/60R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

Size Pattern Price


215/60R16 Supercat $119


225/60R16 Turanza ER300 $185






Size Pattern Price





Budget Steel Radial

175/70R13

$59

Budget Steel Radial

205/65R15

$75

MY02 Sporty‑Style

205/55R16

$135

Dueler D683

215/60R16

$149


Size Pattern Price



215/70R16 Dueler D683 $199


235/70R16 Dueler D683 $219



215/65R16 Dueler D683 $227

205R16C Dueler D697 $227


245/70R16 Dueler D697 $247

265/75R16 Dueler D697 $287

265/70R16 Dueler D697 $299

265/65R17 Dueler D697 $327

Size Pattern Price




CV4000

185R14C

$99







Size Pattern Price



185/65R15 Supercat $104

175/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $107

185/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $115




195/65R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

185/60R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

Size Pattern Price


215/60R16 Supercat $119


225/60R16 Turanza ER300 $185






Size Pattern Price





Budget Steel Radial

175/70R13

$59

Budget Steel Radial

205/65R15

$75

MY02 Sporty‑Style

205/55R16

$135

Dueler D683

215/60R16

$149


Size Pattern Price



215/70R16 Dueler D683 $199


235/70R16 Dueler D683 $219



215/65R16 Dueler D683 $227

205R16C Dueler D697 $227


245/70R16 Dueler D697 $247

265/75R16 Dueler D697 $287

265/70R16 Dueler D697 $299

265/65R17 Dueler D697 $327

Size Pattern Price




CV4000

185R14C

$99







Size Pattern Price



185/65R15 Supercat $104

175/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $107

185/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $115




195/65R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

185/60R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

Size Pattern Price


215/60R16 Supercat $119


225/60R16 Turanza ER300 $185






Size Pattern Price





Budget Steel Radial

175/70R13

$59

Budget Steel Radial

205/65R15

$75

MY02 Sporty‑Style

205/55R16

$135

Dueler D683

215/60R16

$149


Size Pattern Price



215/70R16 Dueler D683 $199


235/70R16 Dueler D683 $219



215/65R16 Dueler D683 $227

205R16C Dueler D697 $227


245/70R16 Dueler D697 $247

265/75R16 Dueler D697 $287

265/70R16 Dueler D697 $299

265/65R17 Dueler D697 $327

Size Pattern Price




CV4000

185R14C

$99







Size Pattern Price



185/65R15 Supercat $104

175/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $107

185/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $115




195/65R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

185/60R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

Size Pattern Price


215/60R16 Supercat $119


225/60R16 Turanza ER300 $185






Size Pattern Price





Budget Steel Radial

175/70R13

$59

Budget Steel Radial

205/65R15

$75

MY02 Sporty‑Style

205/55R16

$135

Dueler D683

215/60R16

$149


Size Pattern Price



215/70R16 Dueler D683 $199


235/70R16 Dueler D683 $219



215/65R16 Dueler D683 $227

205R16C Dueler D697 $227


245/70R16 Dueler D697 $247

265/75R16 Dueler D697 $287

265/70R16 Dueler D697 $299

265/65R17 Dueler D697 $327

Size Pattern Price




CV4000

185R14C

$99







Size Pattern Price



185/65R15 Supercat $104

175/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $107

185/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $115




195/65R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

185/60R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

Size Pattern Price


215/60R16 Supercat $119


225/60R16 Turanza ER300 $185






Size Pattern Price





Budget Steel Radial

175/70R13

$59

Budget Steel Radial

205/65R15

$75

MY02 Sporty‑Style

205/55R16

$135

Dueler D683

215/60R16

$149


Size Pattern Price



215/70R16 Dueler D683 $199


235/70R16 Dueler D683 $219



215/65R16 Dueler D683 $227

205R16C Dueler D697 $227


245/70R16 Dueler D697 $247

265/75R16 Dueler D697 $287

265/70R16 Dueler D697 $299

265/65R17 Dueler D697 $327

Size Pattern Price




CV4000

185R14C

$99







Size Pattern Price



185/65R15 Supercat $104

175/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $107

185/65R14 Ecopia EP100 $115




195/65R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

185/60R15 Ecopia EP100 $145

Size Pattern Price


215/60R16 Supercat $119


225/60R16 Turanza ER300 $185






Size Pattern Price





Budget Steel Radial

175/70R13

$59

Budget Steel Radial

205/65R15

$75

MY02 Sporty‑Style

205/55R16

$135

Dueler D683

215/60R16

$149


Size Pattern Price



215/70R16 Dueler D683 $199


235/70R16 Dueler D683 $219



215/65R16 Dueler D683 $227

205R16C Dueler D697 $227


245/70R16 Dueler D697 $247

265/75R16 Dueler D697 $287

265/70R16 Dueler D697 $299

265/65R17 Dueler D697 $327

Size Pattern Price




CV4000

185R14C

$99

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