18th April 2013 - The Bush Telegraph Weekly

READ US ONLINE: thebushtele.com.au THURSDAY 18 April 2013 Est. 1986 

READ US ONLINE: thebushtele.com.au THURSDAY 18 April 2013 Est. 1986 

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The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 18 April 2013

NOTHING SMALL ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS 

Continued from front cover 

Over 700 small business 

owners, including members of 

the Hornsby Business Alliance, 

 

SMALL BUSINESS … TOO BIG TO 

IGNORE. 

So What’s all the Noise About? 

 

 

however with the recent high rate of 

 

own business is no picnic 

 

 

 

 

they will all tell you that it is hard 

 

 

 

continually ups the ante, small 

 

 

 

that there are over 2 million* small 

businesses nationally which employ 

 

 

 

 

The Launch 

 

 

 

Richard 

Holyman 

chambers of commerce and industry 

 

advertising campaign and schedule 

of activities in the lead up to the 

 

Find Out More 

 

brings the issues of small business 

together in one place, alongside the 

deeply personal accounts from real 

small business operators who have 

 

 

 

 

 

*Source: Department of Innovation, Industry, 

Science and Research, Key Statistics: 

Australian Small Business, Commonwealth 

of Australia, Canberra, 2011. 

Photo (front cover): L-R Hornsby 

Business Alliance members at the Small 

Business Too Big to Ignore launch – Susan 

MARINE RESCUE UPDATE – HAWKESBURY UNIT 

In spite of, or because of, weather not being 

particularly favourable to family boating over 

the year to March period, vessels assisted by 

Marine Rescue were up by over 100% of those 

helped in 2012 and persons moved to safety 

Wallace of National Technologies Group, 

Maree Garrett Chartered Accountant of 

Maree Garrett and Associates, Business 

Alliance Vice President Simon Slevin of 

The Mortgage Guy and Christine Andrews 

Chartered Accountant of Thomas GLC. 

Photo (above): L-R Susan Wallace, 

Marree Garrett, Simon Slevin and Chris George 

Associate at Mike Hughes & Partners. 

Statistics: Year to March 2013 (2012) 

Vessels assisted: 

People moved to safety: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New members are always welcome. No experience is required. We will train you. 

Contact Ken Edwards on 9985 9012 or 0412 320 116. 

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0589/CHAP/0413/SAH 

The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 18 April 2013 3

erowra residents will be aware that 

 

 

extend from the Berowra Waters ferry up to 

Currawong Road and include a range of 

 

underpinning, shotcreting and boulder 

removal. There will also be drainage 

replacement of approximately 18 separate 

 

 

 

pavement failures. 

 

expected to be 

completed by 

13 May 2013. 

 

your patience during 

 

 

with progress. 

Steve Russell, 

Mayor of Hornsby 

Shire Council 

MAYOR’S 

COLUMN 

NZAC DAY 

The Man Behind The Man 

Behind The Gun 

Burton Lovewell Blake 

Munitions Worker No.1110 

As the year 1915 came to an end the residents of 

Berowra held a New Year’s Eve party at the Berowra 

District Hall 

were ‘entertained 

“each man was presented with a handsome wallet, 

also a money belt, cigarette holder and pipe” 

 

 

to the war effort would lead him to spend three and a 

half years in the north west of England constructing the 

 

 

and he was 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burton’s interest in farming did not centre on wool production and by June 1913 he had left the 

Wanganella Estate and was establishing himself in Berowra as a poultry farmer. 

Woodcourt Road 

David McKean 

Lionel Hedley 

run by a Mr James Stewart 

 

 

 

although it could be assumed that pressure to enlist would have been felt by the men, particularly after the 

 

Continued page 7 

PRIMARY 

SCHOOL 

STUDENTS VISIT 

THE ‘BEAR PIT’ 

 

 

 

 

Matt Kean 

 

 

 

 

Barry O’Farrell and Minister 

for Education Adrian Piccoli 

 

with pupils about the importance of 

a good education and the crucial 

role they each play in their school 

 

 

 

 

representing them as their local 

 

 

 

 

new infrastructure will be introduced to 

 

Mr Kean said he was impressed by 

 

and their enthusiasm to learn new 

 

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WHILE YOU 

WERE GONE … 

By Sen Const Paul Cleary 

 

Crime prevention 

 

 

for Steal from Motor Vehicle 

 

 

 

 

I must say a big “Well Done!” to all but three vehicles. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One last point: please remove your screen mount for phones and 

GPS. 

 

 

 

 

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adding appeal and value to your 

 

enhance your family lifestyle but it 

 

Entertaining is so much easier if 

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opportunities to create such a space 

either by design, layout or garden 

 

can be transformed into a paved, 

 

Tips for creating your outdoor 

entertainment area include: 

 

areas by using complementary 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you have any further 

questions or would like some 

property tips please do not 

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Noakes on 0431 620 422. 

Arie is all Art/Heart for ANZAC Charity 

Story & photo Mick Gallagher 

Arie Guther 

 

his passion for painting and helping 

 

His exhibition ranging from WW2 

topics to seascapes will be held in 

conjunction with AOOBs ANZAC 

Trash & Treasure/Garage Sale, 9am- 

2pm this Saturday 20 April. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Foody 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the cargo ship Aagtekerk 

 

bomber reminds me of the time 

my father and I were shot at by 

a German plane when we were 

Wilma, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

also reminded me that it was the 

 

 

father Richard Bernard Gallagher, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aorangi 

 

 

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BUSH TELE LETTERS 

Dear BT, 

Blood Service visit to Berowra this month 

Thank you for your ongoing support of the 

Australian Red Cross Blood Service. 

Our donormobile will be visiting Berowra 

Community Centre again later this month and 

your support spreading the word that blood 

donors are needed would be greatly appreciated. 

The donormobile will be at the Berowra 

Community Centre (The Gully Rd, Berowra) 

on Monday 29th April, Tuesday 30th April and 

Wednesday 1st May - 1.30pm to 6.30pm. To 

make an appointment, please call 13 14 95. 

In general you can give blood if you: *are 

between 16-70 years old *weigh more than 

45kg (50kg if you are under 18) *are in good 

 

breastfeeding or pregnant and haven’t been in 

the past 9 months *have not had a tattoo in the 

last 6 months *have not been in the UK for 6 

months or more between 1980-1996. 

For more information on your eligibility to donate, 

please visit www.donateblood.com.au or phone 

131 495. 

On the day of your donation please remember 

to have plenty to eat, drink at least 4 glasses of 

water and bring ID. 

We hope to see you on the donormobile soon. 

Katherine Wicks, Australian Red Cross 

Blood Service 

Dear BT, 

I just wanted to write and thank everyone who 

supported the Fundraiser for Joanne Pierce 

that was held recently at Mount Kuring-gai 

Community Centre. 

By the end of the day $6500 was raised. We 

would like to thank all the people who supported 

Joanne through this event whether through 

donations of money or goods. We would also 

like to mention and show our gratitude to 

the businesses that showed such generous 

support: Roofrack World Artarmon, Jackie 

Cooper, Thompson Larter Associates, Bella 

Bodies Lingerie, Fernwood Gym, Udo Korean 

 

Butchery, Crofty’s, Rubber Duckies, Top of the 

Ridge, Carol Barlow, Fiona Lisle and The Body 

Shop At Home – Tracy Lee. Huge support was 

also given by the Hawkesbury River Dragon 

Boat Club. A big thank you to you all. 

It has been a privilege to be able to support 

Joanne in this way and we are grateful to 

 

Collette Blakers 

Dear BT, 

I was driving down Galston 

Rd (near Bushlands Ave) 

at Hornsby Hts on Easter 

Monday, when I noticed a 

‘Banana in Pyjamas’ lying by 

the side of the road. I knew 

that it couldn’t have been 

chasing teddy bears (as that 

only happens on Tuesdays)! 

 

escaped out of the window of 

a car, possibly returning from 

the circus at Rofe Park. 

In all seriousness, I have two young children and 

if they lost one of their sentimental toys I know 

how hard that would be. 

If you know who owns this Banana in Pyjamas, 

please contact The Bush Tele Shop, business 

hours, 9456 2880. 

Lost Banana, name supplied 

Proudly sponsored by 

BEROWRA RSL CLUB 

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ph: 9456 1844 

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THURS 18 TH APRIL 

The Bush Telegraph Weekly 

OUT TODAY! 

The Embroiderers’ Guild NSW, Mount 

Colah Group, meets at Asquith Leisure & 

Learning Centre, Lords Ave., Asquith 10 am. 

Enquiries: Jacqueline 9476 3251. 

FRIDAY 19 TH APRIL 

Friday Bingo 10am at Berowra Community 

Health Centre, 123 Berowra Waters Road, 

Berowra Hts. Transport provided please call 

Sandra or Marie on 9456 3344. 

Sat 20 TH April 

AOOB Childrens Charity Garage Sale. 

9am-2pm at Guide Hut Willow Park, Edgeworth 

David Ave cnr Sherbrook Rd, Hornsby. Donated 

items accepted. Enq: Mick 0418 112 674. 

SUN 21 ST APRIL 

Hawkesbury River Dragonboat Club 

trains every Sunday morning at Parsley Bay 

Brooklyn. New members welcome. Please 

contact hawkesbury.riverdragons@gmail.com or 

Jenni on 0439 945 628. 

MON 22 ND APRIL 

Monday Cards (500), Scrabble & 

Jigsaw 10.30am-1pm at Berowra Community 

Health Centre, 123 Berowra Waters Rd. 

Transport prov. Pls call Sandra or Marie on 

9456 3344. 

Berowra U3A “Affairs of Interest” 

Balcony Room Berowra Community Centre 

10am-12noon. Speaker Peter Kinna on 

“Astronomy Snapshots”. 

Free Learn To Meditate Experience Peace 

& Mental Silence, Hornsby -Willow Community 

Centre- Leisure and Learning Hall 7:30-9:00PM - 

Ph: 9476 3323 (>4PM) or 0425 223 304. 

TUES 23 RD APRIL 

Hornsby and Districts Amateur 

Radio Club Inc meeting with talk. Mt Colah 

Community Centre, Pierre Close, 8:00pm. www. 

hadarc.org.au 

Pennant Hills VIEW Club invites members 

& friends to a Fashion Parade at Dence Park , 

Epping.Bookings: Margaret - 9873 2402. 

H.A.S. National Trust Exhibition 

“Community Milestones” 23rd April - 5th 

 

Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, 25 

Edgeworth David Avenue (adjacent to Willow 

Park), Hornsby, 9476 8869. 

WED 24 TH APRIL 

The Bush Telegraph Deadline for 

edition coming out Thurs 2nd May 

Dear BT, 

To all my doggie friends at the Berowra off 

leash park: 

Thank you for all your good wishes and offers of 

help to my poor husband who had to take on all 

my normal duties. And thank you to my sons and 

their families for visits and phone calls to Gosford 

Hospital, and Dr Sulliman who looked after me until 

the ambulance came, and the midwife Allison and 

of course the staff at Gosford Hospital and Clinic. 

Thelma Egerton 

Dear BT, 

Dave Dobeson’s response (TBTW 4/4/13) to my 

letter about shooting in National Parks has drawn 

Wednesday Lunch Club, home style 2 

course hot meal – 11:30 at Berowra Community 

Health Centre, 123 Berowra Waters Road, 

Berowra Hts. Transport provided please call 

Sandra or Marie on 9456 3344. 

Berowra Waters VIEW Club meets for 

lunch at Asquith Golf Club at 11am. Interesting 

guest speakers. Visitors welcome. Enq: Helen 

9456 2555. 

Berowra Senior Citizens Club meet from 

9am until 12noon at Berowra Community Centre, 

Gully Rd, Berowra in the Balcony Room. We play 

indoor bowls, darts & card games and have a 

monthly coach trip. Enq Alan Foody 9457 0627. 

Helping Hands Craft Group meets 9:30 – 

2:30 at Asquith Leisure & Learning Centre, Lords 

Ave., Asquith. Cost $5 incl morning tea. BYO 

lunch. Enq Anita 9456 5592 or email alananita@ 

gmail.com 

Pennant Hills Garden Club meets at the 

Pennant Hills Bowling Club, Yarrara Road, at 

10:15am for a 10:30am start. Various speakers 

on gardening topics, plus a club trading table of 

plants, cuttings etc. Enquiries Pam: 9484 7319. 

THURS 25 TH APRIL 

The Bush Telegraph Weekly 

OUT TODAY! 

Berowra Toastmasters Club 7:15 for 

7:30pm Berowra Community Centre. Visitors 

welcome. Enq Ray 9456 3828. 

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an interesting analogy with regard to issue of motor 

vehicle licences and driving behaviour in general. 

He acknowledges that there is a degree of 

irresponsible behaviour across most of our society, 

but neglects to mention that there are 400 (+/-) 

deaths on NSW roads each year. 

I am certain that he doesn’t intend to trivialise 

those tragedies but it begs the question; why are 

we picking on hunters? Most sports/pastimes/ 

pursuits carry some risk, but to penalise the many 

because of the sins of the few seems to be the 

sole preserve of shooting sports which are being 

brought into disrepute by criminals. 

Elitism? 

(Name supplied but withheld) 

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ANZAC DAY 

The Man Behind The Man 

Behind The Gun 

Continued from page 4 

On 13 th December 1915, a week before the last Aussies left Gallipoli, Burton applied to enlist in the A.I.F at Victoria 

 

to do his part, Burton found another way to serve and left Australia on 8 th January 1916 aboard the S.S ‘Arcadia’ to 

 

By early 1915 the line of trenches running from the Belgian Coast to the Swiss Border were well established and the 

opposing armies were making minimal progress. It became apparent to those in charge, both militarily and politically, 

that millions of men would be needed to win the war along with vast quantities of artillery and ammunition. The 

 

man the factories was ever decreasing. 

Vickers Maxim were fast out of the blocks looking for a solution to this problem and by July 1915 they had placed 

announcements within the Sydney broadsheets looking for ‘1,000 trained mechanics’ to leave Australia and work in 

the factories for the duration of the war. The Australian government also took an interest in the matter, although initially 

they were looking at establishing an arsenal producing guns in this country. Once it was realised that this would not be 

possible due to the current demands on the British armaments industry it was decided that it would be better to send 

our skilled men over there for further experience which could later be used to establish an arsenal. 

Towards the end of 1916 the Government appointed a Professor of Mechanical Engineering from Sydney University, 

Colonel Sir Henry Barraclough, to establish and oversee a scheme to assist Australian munitions workers who 

went to work in England. By wars end over 3,000 Australians were employed as munitions workers in England. Each 

 

Barraclough’s department should they become ill or lose their employment 

Although Burton arrived at Vickers Maxim in February 1916 he did later register as an Australian Munitions worker 

in May 1917, being recorded as munitions worker number 1110. His records state that he was “turning” on 9.2 

 

thousands. Burton would continue this work throughout the duration of the war. 

The scheme also bore the costs for transporting the Australians home post war. Burton left England aboard the S.S 

‘Bahia Castillo’ on the14 th July 1919. Burton did not travel back to Australia alone as he had married a woman six years 

his junior whilst working in England, and the new Mrs Marguerite Anne Blake would soon be at home in Berowra. 

Upon his return Burton established himself as a successful breeder of white leghorns. White Leghorns had been breed 

successfully by the Hillcrest Farm and Burton likely followed their lead. A search through the Sydney newspapers 

between the early 1920’s and mid 1930’s reveals that Burton was a regular entrant in the annual egg laying 

competition held at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College. 

Burton’s swansong year would appear to be 1935. 

The Sydney Morning Herald of 25 th March 1935 reported that the egg laying 

competition which had commenced on the 1 st April 1934 came to an end 

on Saturday 23 rd March 1935, a run of 357 days. During this period one of 

Burton’s white leghorn hens had laid 288 eggs and became the leader in the 

individual score of the light breed’s section. 

After 1935 the poultry industry within Berowra seems to have moved into 

 

opportunity to ask Bill Foster about the Berowra men who served during the 

Great War. Bill remembered Burton and said he was known locally as ‘Major’ 

Blake, although he could not recall from where the nickname originated. 

Burton’s life changed on 13 th May 1951 when his wife Marguerite died at 

Hornsby Hospital. By this time he was aged 71 years and he returned to 

England soon after. Burton passed away on the 28 th March 1963 aged 83 

years in a Norfolk hospital. 

Burton was living in Berowra when the War Memorial was established in May 

1932 and would have seen his name listed upon it. He had previously been 

named on the Honour Roll that had been established during Christmas 1916 

on the railway station platform. Although he never bore arms his service to the 

Empire during the First World War was acknowledged by the community and 

should not be forgotten. 

Written and researched by Scott Wilson 

Saved from the Murky Depths … 

These two little 10 month old pups were rescued from being drowned in 

the river! The Maltese cross male pups, Benjamin and Marty, were the only 

survivors of 6 puppies thrown in the river to drown. Fortunately for these 

two pups, someone witnessed this crime and managed to rescue them. 

Unfortunately the other puppies could not be saved. 

The Animal Welfare League is desperately looking for a loving home for 

Benjamin and Marty. Foster Carer Jean said, “Benjamin and Marty are desexed, 

vaccinated 

and micro-chipped. 

They just need a safe, 

secure home (they 

are ‘houdinis’) and 

someone to care for 

them.” Call Jean on 

9985 9384. “Short 

term foster carers also 

needed,” said Jean. 

 

Program of Events 

7AM - Dawn Service at the War Memorial 

 

8AM - Anzac Breakfast at Berowra RSL Club 

(please provide a Gold coin donaon) 

12PM - Club Reopens 

3PM -Two-up 

5.30PM - Feline Duo 

please note all proceeds 

from ANZAC Breakfast and 

Two-Up are donated to Legacy 

 

 

ANZAC DAY 

5.30 PM AFTER 2UP 

FREE ENTRY 

CLUB NEWS 

Go 4 Fun 

Congratulations to all the Go 4 

Fun students on completing the 

program this term. 12 students 

have completed 10 weeks of 

twice weekly sessions where 

they spend an hour talking about 

nutrition and then an hour doing 

physical activity. All the students 

have done a fantastic job making 

healthier and positive changes in 

their personal life. We are all so 

proud of their efforts. 

Go 4 Fun is a free healthy living 

program for kids to become 

 

program is fun and interactive 

and supports 7-13 year old 

children and their families to 

adopt a healthy lifestyle and a 

long lasting and healthy approach 

to living. 

For more information phone 

1800 780 900 or SMS for a 

call back 0409 745 645. 

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Emergency Evacuation 

Plans for Apartment 

Owners 

For the first time ever, apartment owners are being asked whether their 

building has an evacuation plan and would they know what to do in an 

emergency? 

Having an emergency evacuation plan in residential strata is not compulsory but 

BCS Strata Management is encouraging owners corporations to voluntarily draft 

a plan and practice evacuations with residents. 

BCS’s Chief Operating Officer, Jason Starr-Thomas said the recent bushfires 

and floods in New South Wales provided a timely reminder for everyone living 

in apartments to ensure their building has an emergency evacuation plan in 

place. 

“We want owner/occupiers and tenants to take the time to get to know the 

safest way to evacuate their building in case of an emergency,” Mr Starr-Thomas 

said. 

“While it’s not compulsory in residential strata, there is no reason why the 

owners’ corporation could not create its own plan and undertake drill exercises 

with residents. 

“Residents should know how to access the fire escape, where to assemble so 

they are not in the way of emergency services and how they would account for 

their neighbours.” 

Fire and Rescue NSW has a service that can assist produce plans for business 

and industry and it may be worth asking if they would also work with a strata 

scheme. 

“Don’t forget there may be elderly people or families with small children who 

may need extra assistance in an emergency. So get to know your neighbours 

and make sure they are able to evacuate their homes safely,” 

Mr Starr-Thomas advised. 

 

HORNSBY SHIRE 

VISITORS GUIDE 

 

0415 381 882 

 

 

WAITARA ANGLICAN 

reopens their doors! 

The doors are bigger and the chairs are softer, and the gardens are 

greener, but the people are still as friendly as ever at Waitara Anglican! 

After 15 months of renovation and building work, Waitara Anglican was 

officially opened on Sunday February 17 by the Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter 

Jensen. Joined by MPs Paul Fletcher and Matt Kean, Cllr Nick Berman, local 

school principal Julie Webber plus hundreds more, the ribbon was cut and a 

plaque unveiled to commemorate the occasion. 

Their minister, Rev. Bruce Stanley, was excited. “It was a great day for our 

church as we open these new facilities,” he said. “The buildings are an 

important part of how we serve the community of Waitara and it was wonderful 

to see so many joining us to celebrate.” 

The Church has been meeting at Waitara Public School for the past 15 

months, thanks to the generous hospitality of the school. “We have a stronger 

relationship with Waitara Public School now because of this time together. We 

are very grateful for their hospitality,” said Mr Stanley. 

The new facilities include a new foyer, offices, new toilets, kitchen and meeting 

rooms, as well as a facelift on the inside and outside of the older buildings. 

Waitara Anglican opened 63 years ago, and their last renovations were in 

1982, with the addition of a new Rectory and Hall. 

Sunday services are at 8:30am, 10am, 5pm and 6:45pm. 

www.waitaraanglican.com.au 

ADAM DARKE 

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SOCIAL SNIPPETS 

BIRTH NOTICE 

Announcing the arrival of CHARLIE 

JORIS GREEN, first born son 

of Rachel (née Blakeman) and 

Sebastian Green of Berowra, 

on Good Friday 29th March 2013 

at Hornsby Hospital. Many thanks 

to wonderful midwife and Berowra 

resident Claire Smylie. 

Charlie is welcomed with love and 

delight by the new parents and their 

families. 

1st Berowra 

Cubs Grey 

Wolf Trifecta! 

Congratulations Mat, Luke and 

Jack on achieving your Grey Wolf 

Award! 

GO … The Mighty Berowra 

Wallabies! 

The weekend of 6th and 7th April saw the 

return of The Mighty Berowra Wallabies 

for the 2013 season. 

On Saturday morning 6th April, the Gala Day was held at Dural Oval. Teams 

from Under 6 to Under 11 had their first hit out and performed incredibly well. 

Meanwhile Back at Home, Warrina Street Oval, our under 13 took on their old 

Foe Pennant Hills in what was described as ‘one of the best games of football 

for many years’ according to former Coach Karl Baxter who reports... 

Grand final replay from 2012 season 

U13s are 2 Time defending premiers and had an undefeated 

season last year. 

There are plenty of changes to both sides from last year’s grand final and to 

make the win even more satisfying for Berowra is the fact that this year’s team 

now includes 7 players from the U12s who are playing up this year in the 13s. 

The game started fairly even but Pennant Hills struck first with the opening 2 

tries to lead the game 8-0, Berowra fought back to be down at half-time 12- 

10 and the game was evenly contested. The momentum of the game changed 

with the Korean superstar twins Jun and Woo Choi stepping up this year with 

plenty of penetrating and straight running whilst strong running and defence 

from Marcus Shepherd, Will Garrett and Rhys Covey helping the Berowra 

Wallabies stay close but still behind in the game 22-18 with only 1 minute left. 

The team was guided about 80 metres down field by half back Ryan Doyland 

and a quick play the ball from Taine Griffiths in the far left corner only metres 

out saw the ball spread from one side of the field to the other when Rhys 

Covey pushed through 3 defenders to literally score the try simultaneously 

as the siren sounded to even the scores at 22-22. This left half back Ryan 

Doyland with the pressure of kicking the winner from 10 metres in from touch 

and 20 metres out. 

A hush grew of the crowd and the team huddled back on the 40 metre line.... 

the crowd behind the kicker all throwing their support behind him...the ball left 

the boot beautifully and hooked from right to left just sneaking inside the top of 

the right hand upright to secure a 24-22 victory. 

The crowd went wild and the boys celebrated by lifting Ryan onto their 

shoulders. Great win and a great game to watch full of exciting plays! 

The three peat title defence has begun. 

On Sunday at Warrina Street Oval our 19’s played and won with a 

convincing 28 to 0 routing. And in an exciting sunny Sunday afternoon 

Berowra A Grade were victors over Penno. in a close one. 36-28 

A great weekend of Rugby League with a 

great Rugby League Club! 

www.berowrawallabies.com.au 

In Loving Memory of 

Dear Dad Ken Apps 

passed away 

21st May 2011 

Missing you always. 

Your loving family 

Do you have 

children 7-13 

years old? 

Are you 

concerned 

about 

their weight? 

Northern Sydney Local Health 

District and Hornsby PCYC are 

offering FREE Go4Fun programs 

in Term 2 for children to become 

fitter, happier and healthier. 

Go4Fun involves children and a 

parent/carer attending twice 

weekly sessions on nutrition 

and physical activity. Sessions 

are held after school and include 

informative games, fun and active 

exercise activities, tips on healthy 

food, label reading, healthy 

shopping on a budget plus much 

more. 

The program commences on 

Monday 29th April and will run 

for 2 hours every Monday and 

Wednesday from 4.30pm – 

6.30pm for 9 weeks during term 2. 

Places are strictly limited so 

register now by calling 

1800 780 900 

www.mendcentral.org/go4fun 

2013 ANNUAL LIFELINE BOOK FAIR 

@ THORNLEIGH 

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury will be holding 

their annual Book Fair 8am to 5pm on the 

weekend of April 20th and 21st at the Thornleigh 

Community Centre located at the corner of 

Phyllis and Central Avenues, Thornleigh. 

The Lifeline volunteer team has been working to sort 

over 40,000 good quality books into more than 40 

clearly marked categories to make it easy for book 

lovers to make their choices. The categories include: 

Adult fiction; Children’s fiction and Teenagers; 

Comics and Graphic Novels; Non-fiction (including 

CD’s and DVDs) and Rare and Collectibles. 

The friendly Lifeline volunteer team look forward to 

seeing you at this popular annual Book Fair and your 

attendance will directly help support a vital service to 

our community. 

Further details: tel 9498 8805 or 

www.lifeline-h2h.org.au 

All money raised will go to Lifeline in assisting 

our community with much needed support in 

many critical areas. These include: 

24 hour Telephone Counselling 

Individual and Group Counselling 

Financial Counselling 

Suicide Crisis Support 

Suicide Bereavement Support Groups 

Problem Gambling Counselling 

Community Aid 

Emergency Relief 

Anger Management groups for Men 

LAMINGTON 

DRIVE 

Berowra Uniting Church’s Ladies 

Fellowship is holding our 1st 

Lamington Drive for 2013 on 

3rd/4th May 2013. 

The lamingtons are $12 per 

dozen and can be collected from 

Berowra Uniting Church, Alan 

Road, Berowra Hts on either 3rd 

May between 7-8pm or from the 

churches monthly markets on 4th 

May 2013 between 

8am - 1pm. 

Lamingtons can be pre ordered by 

calling either 94565 1703 or 9456 

2904. Pre ordered lamingtons to 

be ordered by 25th April 2013. 

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY 

HEEL PAIN 

PRICELESS 

PEARLS 

By Ralph Estherby 

Who would you choose to play the 

leading role in a movie that was being 

made about your life? Would it be 

Bruce Willis or Hugh Grant? Would it 

be Angelina Jolie or Helen Mirren? 

What genre would it be? Zac Efron 

in ‘High School Musical’ or Angela 

Lansbury in ‘Murder She Wrote’? 

Who would choose to direct your 

movie, would it be a Jerry Bruckheimer 

‘Science Fiction Classic’ or a Ron 

Howard ‘Action Drama’? How about a 

Nancy Meyers ‘Rom Com’ or a Kevin 

Costner ‘Apocalyptic Saga’ or maybe 

a Ridley Scott ‘Epic’ or a Quentin 

Tarantino ‘Realistic Violence Not 

Required’ film. 

I wonder how Russell Crowe would 

approach my normal day or how 

Hugh Jackman would choose to depict 

the scenes in my life – would he be 

‘Wolverine’ or would he sing and 

dance his all the way through to lunch 

time? 

What would Meryl Streep do if she was 

you or Emma Stone? Is your life a 

comedy or a tragedy at the moment? 

Sometimes it would be nice to have 

someone come in and take control 

of our life and make choices and 

orchestrate outcomes that were out of 

the ordinary but I am not sure that I 

want to relinquish total control to just 

anyone…after all some movies do 

well and others tank completely! Also I 

don’t think that my kids would respond 

well to a father that was like ‘Mr Bean’ 

or Clint Eastwood in one of his more 

menacing roles. 

I know that sometimes I don’t have all 

the answers and it would be nice to 

have a ‘Director’ who would give me 

some tips on where to stand and what 

to say next but neither do I want to be 

just an actor playing a role that does 

not reflect who I really am. What I 

need is a balance and I am happy to 

have found this in my relationship with 

the Lord. 

The Bible says that “A man’s heart 

plans his way, But the LORD directs his 

steps.” Prov 16:9 

So this is the best of both worlds, I am 

responsible for the decisions I take but 

the Lord has a part to play because I 

welcome it and allow His beneficial 

influence. Maybe this is just what you 

need – a little more direction – ask 

Him – I know He is available to help! 

Do you have a comment or a 

question? 

ralph.estherby@gmail.com 

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“It is not necessary to 

put up with HEEL PAIN,” 

says Mrs Chard 

PODIATRIST. 

There are several causes of heel 

pain, the most common being 

PLANTAR FASCIITIS 

Plantar Fasciitis is simply inflammation 

of the big strong band on the bottom 

of the foot (the plantar fascia). 

Symptoms usually begin as a ‘stone 

bruise’ type of pain, increasing to 

chronic pain, especially first thing in 

the morning or after rest. 

This kind of pain is easily treated by 

realigning the foot and leg, which 

reduces the trauma, allowing the 

injured foot to repair. 

FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL 

9482 2227. 

519 Pacific Hwy. Mt Colah. 

WE TREAT 

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Tinea, Growing Pains. 

Prescription orthoses suitable for 

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CHILDREN, DIABETES PATIENTS 

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PLANS 

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PATIENTS WELCOME. 

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PHONE: 9482 2227 

HOMEOPATHY 

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Call: Krystyna on 9476 6366 

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Electrical & Antennas 

No job too small... service, repairs, fault finding, 

extra points, safety switches, new installations, 

extensions, additions... etc. 

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ENDORSED 

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Ph: 0435 713 790 

 

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ASBESTOS REMOVAL 

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Asbestos removal & disposal Tree removal 

Inside/outside home Stump Grinding 

garages 

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Tree Trimming 

sheds 

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BBQ & HEATING 

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YOUR LOCAL BBQ & HEATING CENTRE 

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Gas & Wood Heaters & Fireplaces 

Mantelpiece’s - Marble & Wood 

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Residential home repairs and 

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eave and facia work and more. 

Please contact me to discuss your needs. 

Lic: 215276c 

mobile. 0404 047 456 

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CLADDING 

Cladding 

Vinyl, Aluminium and Brick Cladding experts 

COMPUTER SERVICES 

CONSTRUCTION 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 

The extension and renovation 

experts. For a complimentary 

initial discussion call 

Chris O’Neill 0411 88 88 22 

or 9457 8783. 

ELECTRICIANS 

Millington 

ELECTRICAL 

Solar Panels 

Power Points, Lighting, 

Phone, Data, TV Cabling 

Ceiling Fans, Smoke Detectors, 

House Rewire, Switchboards 

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Lic. 191933c 

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24 hour 7 day emergency service. 

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ENDORSED 

ANTENNA INSTALLER Domestic, Satellite and 

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Ph: 0435 713 790 

 

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EARTHMOVING 

HIRE 

LANDSCAPING 

S.J.Shewring 

Landscapes 

Lic. 139559C 

BOBCAT ROCKBREAKING 

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30 yrs experience 

Owner/operator. 

Contract Lic. No. 83106 

Garry Copping Earthmoving 

- Bobcat/excavators – small to medium 

- All types of excavation - Tipping available 

- Rock and concrete breaking - Pier and post hole drilling 

- Under house excavation - Tipping hire. 

ph: 9477 2674 - 0412 961 333 

All aspects of 

landscape construction 

& stonework 

Obligation free quotes 

Call Steve 

0419 239 296 Lic 206870c 

PAINTERS 

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PAINTERS & DECORATERS 

FREE Colour consultancy 

Fully Insured 

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15% Pensioners Discount 

Call Kris: 0408 668 816 

9476 1034 

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MECHANICAL 

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Gasfitting 

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24 HR Emergency Service 

Blocked Drains Cleared, CCTV Inspections, 

Burst Pipes, Hot Water, Gasfitting, 

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Lic. 167463C 

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Water Heaters 

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Blocked Drains 

Lic. No: 

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24 hrs - 7 days 9482 9199 

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POOLS 

PARAMOUNT 

 

Regular Pool Cleaning Service 

Liquid Chlorine Delivery Service 

Free Home Deliveries 

Maintenance And Installations 

Filters, Pumps, Heaters, Salt Chlorinators 

Liquid Chlorinators (Ask For Pink Addative) 

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ROOFING 

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Roof Repairs 

Re-Ridging 

Replace Valley Irons 

Repairs to Metal Roofing 

TILING 

Lic: 12312c 

Ph: 9456 2383 or 0417 412 225 

KU-RING-GAI TILING 

Full bathroom renovations 

Leaking showers Kitchens 

Patios All general repairs 

QUALITY WORK 

9457 8444 

Lic. No. 177868C 

TREE SERVICE 

HORNSBY TREE 

SERVICE 

& CRANE HIRE SPECIALIST 

Fully Insured 

PETER O’SULLIVAN 

0413 808 615 

 

 

 

 

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domestic clean ups, white goods. 

Metal free. Trailers welcome 

Not accepted: 

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M-F 7am to 5pm, Sat to 1pm 

7-9 Brennan Close, Asquith 

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the bush tele weekly 

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Service! 

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THE BUSH TELEGRAPH WEEKLY 

20,000 letterbox delivered every Thursday Published online every Wednesday. 

Delivered to Waitara, Hornsby, Hornsby Hts, Asquith, Mt Colah, Mt Kuring-gai, 

Berowra, Berowra Hts, Cowan, Brooklyn, Mooney Mooney, Cheero Point, Dangar Island, 

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Kathie Comb, Managing Editor. 

Animal law pioneer 

challenges Australian 

status quo in national 

tour 

In Australia, animals are still legally regarded as property yet 

in countries including Switzerland, Germany and Austria their 

legal status has been reformed to elevate animals beyond 

mere possessions. In these countries, the change in the legal 

status of animals has led to significant progress concerning 

animal’s interests. 

To discuss this and other approaches of animal law, Voiceless is 

proud to introduce internationally-renowned Swiss legal expert, 

Antoine F. Goetschel, as keynote speaker in the 2013 Voiceless 

Animal Law Lecture Series, ‘The Animal Voice: Securing Interests 

Through Law.’ 

Goetschel was formerly the animal welfare lawyer for the Canton of 

Zurich, charged with representing the interests of animals in criminal 

cases as a public official, the first position of its kind in the world. 

“Animal welfare must be valued in the same way we value the 

fundamental rights of property, freedom of commerce, of teaching 

and of religion,” said Goetschel. 

Goetschel became interested in animal welfare and ethics at the age 

of 24, when an accident left him voiceless for 10 days, helping him 

to understand the plight of animals who can’t express themselves to 

humans. 

Throughout the 12 stop tour of Australia, Goetschel will present 

the need for a unified, strong and applicable animal protection 

legislation to be created in every state. These free events are open to 

lawyers, university students and the general public and will run from 

23 April to 13 May. 

To register for the 2013 Voiceless Law Lecture Series go to 

http://www.voiceless.org.au/lecture 

The efforts of Voiceless are assisted by patrons including The Hon 

Michael Kirby AC CMG, former judge of the High Court of Australia, 

Professor J. M. Coetzee, Nobel Prize for Literature Winner 2003, Dr 

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist and animal advocate, 

and Brian Sherman AM, businessman and philanthropist; a Council 

of 41 members including immediate past Treasury Secretary Dr Ken 

Henry AC, neurosurgeon, Dr Charlie Teo AM, former President of the 

Australian Law Reform Commission, Prof David Weisbrot AM, and Dr 

Melissa Perry QC. 

Annual “Dads’ Demo” 

at Grevillea Preschool 

KU Grevillea Preschool at Hornsby Heights held its Annual 

Dad’s Demo on Friday 5th April from 5pm -6.30pm. 

This evening of play, supper and Dads connecting with other Dads 

and male carers of the attending preschoolers is an event circled on 

the family calendar from the beginning of Term 1. The aims to give 

Dad or carers time to stay at preschool exploring the play based 

environment at their leisure with their child. 

KU Grevillea Preschool Director Jane Moran said, “Often the Dads 

do not drop off and pick-up their child at preschool so this gives 

them the opportunity to see the Early Childhood Program in practice 

sometimes meeting educators for the first time.” 

Photo: Dads get first-hand knowledge of preschool activities. 


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ALL LANDSCAPING Steelscapes 

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paving, retaining walls, decking, 

maintenance, hedging Tim Steel 0410 

895 065 steelscapes@live.com.au 

www.steelscapeslandscaping.com 

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Rem Chainsaw Tree Wk Hedges, 

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Breaks Carl 0477 207 649. 

Berowra Prestige 

& Restoration 

Lance Barnes 

Graham McIntosh 

Rear of 8 Berowra Waters Rd 

Berowra, NSW 2081 

9456 2346 

e: bprsmashrepairs@gmail.com 

All Insurance Work, Rust Repairs, 

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BRT SERVICES - HANDYMAN Ex 

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R95282. Ph Frank 9456 3028. 

CARPENTRY & HOME REPAIRS Free 

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CEMENT RENDERING SERVICES 

Professional advice, quality work, 

any size house or project, all finishes 

& repair work. Since 1980 – call 

PLASTERFORCE 0418 286 567 or 

9456 7800. 

CLOCKS & INSTRUMENTS Prof. 

repairs, home visits, instrument maker. 

Ph 9476 5778 / 0409 131 808. 

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING 

Free quotes, 20yrs experience. All 

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0419 574 263 

GARDENING Beautify your garden by 

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Call Norman Ph 0412 196 268 

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LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICE free 

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0424 024 972 

LAWN MOWING & GARDENING 

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Ph 0407 775 895. 

LAWPRA MOWING & Maintenance 

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775 567 

LOCKS fitted, repaired, rekeyed. Secy 

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MIKE LEUENBERGER PEST 

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0407 279 736 P/C Reg No 1167, 

over 30 yrs experience. 

PIANO TUNER - Technician 

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guaranteed. Ray Clothier 9456 4632 

or 0412 354 632 

ROOF REPAIRS - 35 years experience 

0428 563282 

UPHOLSTERY Over 30 yrs exp. 

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quality spotless, eco. cleaning & 

housekeeping, 12yrs exp. Robyn 

9477 6304 

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9456 3834. 

BY GEORGE WINDOW CLEANING 

Reasonable rates, free quotes. Call 

George 0410 332 354 

SQUEEGEE PETE WINDOW 

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Professional results at affordable prices 

0416 179 213 or 9987 2659 

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DRIVING INSTRUCTION 

GOOD2GO DRIVING SCHOOL 

Auto, Lic 012237, Ph Darlene 0407 

456 671 

MARQUES DRIVING SCHOOL 

Servicing Berowra since 1984. Debbie 

the Local Professional. Booking office 

Ph 9477 5802, Lic. 006488. 

PAINTER 

SAM SUNG PAINTING & 

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with beginning reading & writing. 

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a qualified teacher and experienced 

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chrisha2001@yahoo.com.au 

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PIANO & THEORY LESSONS Exp. & 

qualified teacher – Hornsby. 

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8064 7314 

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AMEB exams if required. 

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to suit your budget. Call Mick 

0418 112 675 

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41 Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby. 

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have fun 

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Wednesday Morning 6am 

Waitara Oval 

$12 per session. 

Commences Wed. 1st May 

www.fitandhappy.com.au 

Call Katie to secure a spot 

0401 623 433 

HERBALIFE Products Ph 0425 252 

364 / www.healthebiz.com.au 

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free 1st coaching session. Ph Lucy 

0414 224 208 Hornsby 

REBECCA CHRISTENSEN 

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TAEKWONDO Self Defence & Boxing. 

Mick & Janelle Marr 9456 3934 

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harmony Angela 0407 100 704 

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Ph:8411 2680 

YOGA at Mt Kuring-Gai for energy, 

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ph 9940 3983 

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ALL PET MINDING SHANNY THE 

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wks, Private lessons. Behaviour 

problems in dogs or cats. Helen White 

Dip.ACP (NOCN), AMACC. Qualified 

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Ph 9456 2573 /0423 533 986. 

ARATAH DOG TRAINING 

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modification & management. 

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LONELY PETS CLUB Dog Walking 

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www.airyfairys.com.au 

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ph 9456 3732. 

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LOCATION: Wideview Rd, 

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DATE-TIME: 5th May 

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