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HEARING FROM A PEER Liberal National Party P Wyatt Roy, the youngest person in Federal Parliament, addressed student leaders at the inaugural Bradfield School Leadership Forum held at Turramurra High School in partnership with Paul Fletcher MP, Member for Bradfield on Monday, June 4. 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Find out what you and/or your computer are doing wrong All at very reasonable rates and true old style service To find out more, ring Deirdree on WE DO WEB DESIGNS and speak with Wyatt Roy who won the Sunshine Coast seat of Longman at the 2010 Federal Election at the age of 20 – making him the youngest person ever to be elected to the House of Representatives. Wyatt spoke to the students about his journey into federal politics and the issues he is concentrating on at the national political level. Noting that he and the assembled students (mostly aged 16 to 18) 0418 421 202 or email me at deirdree@wyverntech.com www.wyverntech.com As your Federal representative, I would be pleased to – • Assist with personal representations to Federal Government Ministers, Departments and Agencies regarding such subjects as Centrelink or Child Support Agency issues, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Immigration and Taxation; Passports, Employment & Training, Medicare, Health, Higher Education, Communications or any other area of Federal responsibility. • Arrange Congratulatory Messages for 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries, plus 90th and 100th birthday celebrations. • Actively participate with local organisations, schools and community events; as well as meet with constituents on local Federal issues and concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact me at my Electorate Office. Level 7, 423 Pennant Hills Rd,Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Telephone 02 9980 1822 Facsimile 02 9980 1833 www.ruddockmp.com.au This material has been produced by Philip Ruddock MP using his printing and communications entitlement. 6 — Monthly Chronicle, June/July 2012 were members of the same generation, Wyatt also discussed some of the challenges their generation will face as they become the dominant group in the workforce in coming years – particularly with demographic change likely to increase the dependency ratio (the ratio of those out of the workforce to those in the workforce.) In the question and answer session, Mr. Roy was asked a number of questions including how he deals with the media; why he joined the Liberal Party; and the Coalition’s policy on asylum seekers arriving by boat. “Issues such as disability reform, refugee Wyatt Roy MP addressing young leaders at Turramurra High School after being introduced by Paul Fletcher MP (right). policy and our response to climate change are issues that resonate with me very strongly, both as a younger Australian and one who wants a strong future for this country,” Wyatt Roy said. “I was very impressed by the quality of student leaders who attended the forum. They showed great insight, passion and humour in their comments and question,” JUBILEE HONOURS This month, in the Sixtieth Jubilee year of HRH Queen Elizabeth 11, 540 Australians were recognised with honours in the General Divisions of the Order of Australia. Eight Australians received the Companion of the Order of Australia, (AC); 53 became Officers in the General Division of the Order, (AO); 182 were made Members of the Order of Australia (AM) and 297 received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Among those honoured were a number of people from our local region. Those receiving the AM included: Dr. Robert Care of West Pennant Hills for service to engineering, to business, to international humanitarian programs and to athletics. Dr. Care is Chairman and CEO, UK, Middle East and Africa for Arup, an independent, global company providing engineering, design, planning, project management and consulting services. The company has over 10,000 employees based in 37 countries and 92 offices. Dr. Care has held and holds a number of Executive positions with organisations such as Engineers Australia and the Australian Construction Industry Forum. He also has held academic and advisory positions with the University of New South Wales (UNSW ) where he was a Professorial Visiting Fellow (2010 -11); a member of the Dean’s Industrial Steering Committee (2009-10) and a Member of the Industry Advisory Committee, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2006-10). Dr. Care is a huge supporter of Little Athletics at a local, regional and state level and is a Life Member of both North Rocks/Carlingford Little Athletics and of the Northern Metropolitan Zone. Former Managing Director of Blue Star Line Pty Ltd (Australia and Asia) Lancelot Graham Lightfoot of Wahroonga, received his AM for services to the container shipping industry and to the development and promotion of Australia’s international trade networks. He is also recognised as a supporter of the welfare of merchant mariners. Mr. Lightfoot was the National President of the Australian Chamber of Shipping, now Shipping Australia Ltd. and has been National President and Chairman of a number of business chambers linking Australia with the USA and Middle Eastern countries. Since 2002, he has been Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sydney Bethal Union which provides for the welfare of visiting seafarers in the ports of Sydney, Newcastle and Pt. Kembla. He has also held executive positions and is a member of the Australian Mariners Welfare Society. Mr. Lightfoot is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove and a board member of Warrawee Bowling Club. Well known Waitara car dealer, Philip (Phil) McCarroll receives his AM for his financial support and fund raising for a range of charitable youth, health and educational organisations. He is Chairman of the Board and founding member of the Novus Foundation and a Member of the Sydney Adventist Hospital Foundation. He was a member of the Archbishop of Sydney’s Appeals Committee from 1997 until 2001 and has supported St. Edmund’s School with both fund raising and support for students through their work experience programs. Phil McCarroll is heavily involved with Rotary and was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship in 2005. He has been a supporter of the Special Olympics since 2005 and is a supporter of Merry Makers Australia, Hornsby PCYC, the Petrea King Quest for Life Foundation and Studio Artes, Hornsby. Among those receiving the citation OAM were retired Police Officer, Senior Sergeant Ray Phillipson of Hornsby. Ray retired from the Police after 31 years in 1992. He was the inaugural Secretary/Manager of Paul Fletcher, Member for Bradfield said. In thanking Wyatt Roy and Mr. Fletcher for organising this event, Turramurra High School Captain Mitchell Bazzana said “Wyatt Roy was an impressive speaker who proved to us, that no matter your age, you can be a leader.” Hornsby/ Ku-ring-gai PCYC and co-ordinator of Blue Light Discos for many years. As Police Community Relations Officer he established 163 Neighbourhood Watch programs in the Chatswood, Eastwood and Hornsby areas. Ray is a Life Member of Hornsby and District Life Education. He has been a Director of Asquith Bowling and Recreation Club since 2009; President of Probus and has held many executive positions including that of President during his long association with Hornsby Lions Club. Other OAM recipients of local interest include: President of Ku-ring-gai Community Shed and former President of Kuring-gai Historical Society, Kevin Callinan of St.Ives; Creative Consultant, Raymond Black of Dural who received his OAM for services to the advertising industry through the development of talent in writing and art direction and Margaret Leong of St.Ives Co-founder of the Nova Youth Orchestra. HUGE SALE 1st Turramurra Scout Group will be holding its huge annual Garage Sale on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July, at the Karingal Hut in Sheldon Forest, Warragal Rd, Turramurra – just down from the railway bridge. Buyers looking for a bargain are welcome to visit the Hut between 10.00am and 5.00pm on Saturday or 9.00am to 2.00pm on Sunday. Any donated goods would be much appreciated, including books, toys, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, kitchen items, china, furniture, tools, linen and general bric-a-brac. Goods can be dropped off at the Hut between 12 noon and 6.00pm each day up until Friday, July 6th or call Julie on 0429 608 050. 1st Turramurra is one of the oldest and strongest Scout Groups on the northside with active programs for boys and girls aged from 8-11 (Cub Scouts), 11-15 (Scouts) through to young men and women 15-17 (Venturer Scouts) and 18- 25 (Rovers). With an outstanding leader team and excellent facilities, the Group is celebrating its 92nd year, having first been formed in 1920. The Group welcomes all enquiries from new members, visit www.1ts.org.au
Monthly Chronicle, June/July 2012 — 7 HIS PASSION IS THE PINS AMF Hornsby Manager, Dion Alexander AMF Hornsby’s new Centre Manager is Dion Alexander, an Australian representative tenpin bowler and a young man who is passionately committed to the sport and the development of younger players. Dion, who only recently moved to Sydney from Adelaide, has been bowling for 14 years – since the age of ten. In that time he has won four National Junior and Youth titles and has been a state representative player on 12 occasions. In 2011, he represented Australia at the Asian Adult Championships. “I bowled my first perfect 300 game at the Australian Junior National Championships at the old AMF Bankstown Bowling Centre when I was 14,” Dion said. He now has five career 300 games to his credit. Dion’s enthusiasm for his sport is infectious and after speaking with him you are convinced that you should be out there, AT HOME WITH INTRUDERS Around 5.15pm on riday, June 1 a 27 year ld woman was watching V in the downstairs ounge area of her home n Muraben Road, Dural. he heard two loud oises coming from pstairs and went to nvestigate. Finding nothing she eturned downstairs. ithin moments she eard two more loud oises and started back up he stairs to investigate. At his point she saw a pair f legs in boots at the top f the stairs. The woman quickly left he premises and observed male (no further escription) running into ushland opposite the remises. On Monday, June 4 two eople were at home in evon Street, Wahroonga. Between 10.30pm and 6.50am the next morning, a person/s unknown entered the premises via a closed but unlocked TOMAH IN POCHOIR Carnivorous Beauty by Mel Jones ground floor front window. A handbag, containing wallet, cash, glasses and credit cards was taken. Artist Mel Jones will complete her year as artist in residence at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah with a stunning exhibition of her trademark Pochoir stencils entitled Tomah in Pochoir. The exhibition opens on June 30 and runs until August 12. It will feature 30-40 of Mel’s bright landscapes and still life using the French stencilling technique Pochoir, characterised by crisp lines and brilliant palettes. Mel combines this bold technique with COMPUTER TIP Courtesy of Wyvern Technology 0418 421 202 One of my lovely female clients (in her eighties) the other day as quite miffed when she was doing some sort of business and the young oman serving her was overheard to say that she ouldn’t be able to do hatever it was online as she was an old lady. She is very computer literate. ust goes to show that ou must never assume anything. We wrinklies have the wisdom and the capabilities. I find that though a lot of young people are very good at hat they know how to do on the computer, they can’t beat me when it comes to experience and persistence. Ken has just been trying out the pre-release version of Windows 8. MicroSoft releases these early versions of products for the public to test for bugs and usefulness. We found that the installation itself was fiddly and ended up only possible on a completely blank hard disc - this would not be the case with the final version. The desktop looks similar to the recent Windows 7 BUT where is the Start button that we are all very familiar with and many rely on for most functions. It is hidden down in the bottom left corner and www.wyverntech.com.au pops into view when you point down there. It is not the usual list of recent programs, etc. but a rather garish screen with large rectangles of colour each with a function/ program listed. Not a pleasant sight! Shutdown is now part of the ‘Settings’ screen which is similarly hidden at the bottom right corner. They don’t like you turning off this version of windows. With only a couple of days of playing, it is early days yet and as has been suggested on feedback sites, when Windows 95 came out many people complained about the radical change to the user interface. We shall see. Other comments decry the apparent emphasis on an interface that is designed for tablets/ phones and this means that this operating system may work well there but not on a desktop/laptop machine...to be continued. Be careful when taking as gospel an opinion on any of the media relating to computers hardware and software. The speaker/writer may not fess up but they are often paid to have a positive opinion. Vale my wonderful friend, Frank Walker, a very intelligent and honest man, but best of all he was compassionate and caring. Like many of us he never forgot what it was like to struggle as a family in the forties and fifties. We shall never forget you and the difference you made to so many. Don’t forget to backup, keep your internet security up to date and to keep smiling. It is already tomorrow somewhere else in the world. Cheers, Your friendly Dragon, Deirdree getting some all-weather exercise and enjoying the excellent food and facilities at AMF Hornsby. “My last job was as the Sports Development Officer for Tenpin SA (South Australian State Tenpin Bowling Organisation) and I have a great passion to get people, especially Juniors, involved with the sport of tenpin bowling. “Here, in Hornsby, I am also keen to invigorate our competition teams and we will be out there recruiting new league bowlers,” Dion said. To encourage Junior bowlers and their families, AMF Hornsby has two offers for the July school holidays - $15.90 for one game of bowling and a hot dog meal or take advantage of the special Early Bird offer and play before 10.30am for $7.95 per person per game. AMF Hornsby Bowling Centre is located at 116 George Street, Hornsby (opp. Office Works) for bookings phone 9477 3914 KRYSTYNA J. DESIGN Shop 3, 217 Pennant Hills Road, Thornleigh 9481 7706 BATHROOM - KITCHEN - RETAIL - DESIGN - RENOVATION FOR ONLY $15.90 PER PERSON ENJOY ONE GAME OF BOWLING PLUS HOT DOG MEAL CALL 132 263 AMFBOWLING.COM.AU TERMS & CONDITIONS - Offer available before 5pm during the June/July school holidays only. Dion Alexander in action FIRE FIGHTER HONOURED Group Captain of the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai District Rural Fire Service, William (Bill) Lea of Dural is the recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Mr. Lea began his firefighting career in 1979 when he joined West Pennant Hills Bush Fire mixed media elements to produce unique and vibrant images of the flora of the Blue Mountains region. Brigade where he served as Deputy Captain. Mr. Lea has served with distinction across every key function of the Fire Service and his career includes seven years’ service with NSW Fire Brigade (1983 – 1990) and, before taking up his present role, service with both Galston and Dural Brigades. This free exhibition is open daily 9.30pm – 5pm at The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Road Mount Tomah NEXT DEADLINE - JULY 16 DELIVERY- JULY 29 As the District’s Senior Group Captain he has committed many hours to improving training, operations and management and he was also instrumental in establishing the District’s ALL GLASS REPLACEMENT ● Shower Screens ● Splash Backs ● Mirrors ● Table Tops ● Window Repairs ● Builder’s Glazing ● Insurance Work Closed from 23/12/11 Re-open 04/01/12 Unit 4,2a Pioneer Avenue, THORNLEIGH TEL: 9875 1100 www.bradneyglass.com.au CIPOLLONE DESIGNER JEWELLERS Custom made jewellery made on the premises breathing apparatus capability and associated training, including the design of the hot fire facility for the District and the coordination of structural firefighting training and exercises. 25 Redleaf Ave Wahroonga • 94874411 Cipollonejewellers.com.au
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