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ROAD’S NAME CHANGEBack in 2002 Hornsbyouncil accepted certainhanges to the roadierarchy in Hornsbyroposed by the Roadsnd Maritime ServicesRMS).These changes involvedections of the Pacificighway changing theirtatus from state road toocal road and vice versand from state to regionalDISCOVER for yourselfCustom made jewellerymade on the premisesand regional to state roadstatus.The Pacific Highwaybetween George Streetand Bridge Road Hornsbyhas been downgradedfrom a state road to alocal road and with thischange, RMS hasrequested that Councilconsider a change of namefor this section of road asthe Road Act does notPreparatory SchoolWhere children...• Have fun and make new friends• Develop self confidence• Learn new skills• Participate in school readinessactivities• Experience professional teaching15 Glenhope RoadWest Pennant Hills9894 6145CIPOLLONEDESIGNER JEWELLERS25 Redleaf Ave Wahroonga • 94874411Cipollonejewellers.com.auMARKETPLACEMATTERSTOAST YOUR TEAM15% OFFNRL MERCHANDISEIncludingTeam Flags,Glassware,Cooler Bags,Can Coolers andMugs atAt CTC we’re always willing to listen to ourcustomers,’ said Owner Nick.“We’re not about taking your money. 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DESIGNShop 3, 217 Pennant Hills Road, Thornleigh9481 7706BATHROOM - KITCHEN - RETAIL - DESIGN - RENOVATIONYear EndTax Planningproposed new name toapply to the section of themain road between BridgeRoad and Jersey StreetNorth at Asquith.The name chosen forthe road by Council isPeats Ferry Road inhonour of George Peatwho in pioneer days,opened a trail from hisholdings on theHawkesbury River to OldBerowra Road thus givinghim a land route toSydney.Now is the time to finaliseyour financial reports.Free initial consultation for new clients.Call to book an appointment.Act Now!A Progressive Accounting Practice9476 0399The name change forthe section of the PacificHighway between Bridgeand Galston Roads whichis still a state highwayrequires consultation withthe RMS.With a name change, thepublic must be notifiedand have an opportunity tosubmit suggestions, noticeof its proposal must alsobe served by Council onAustralia Post, theRegistrar General andSurveyor General, throughthe Land and PropertyManagement Authorityand in the case of aclassified road, on theRMS.At its May meeting,Council resolved tocommence this process.SENSELESSFor most people graffitiwithout a point issenseless. No betterexample could be foundthan the wantondestruction of thisbushland information signPROSECUTEDFOR SATELLITEDISHA West Pymble residenthas been ordered to payfines and legal coststotaling more than $1,800for illegally installing asatellite dish on the roofof his home.In Hornsby Local Court,Dangling Yi pleaded guiltyto a development withoutconsent offence relating toa 1.8 metre satellite dish athis Gloucester Roadproperty.The offence occurred inJuly last year. After a Kuring-gaiCouncilinvestigation, Mr Yi wasissued with a $750 fine,but elected to have thematter heard in court.Installation of satellitedishes requires approvalunder NSW planning laws.Mr Yi was fined $750for the offence andordered to pay $990 inlegal costs and $81 incourt costs.Matt Kean MPMEMBER FOR HORNSBYKeen to Help you by• Representing you in the NSW Parliament• Assisting you to access State services• Communicating your issues to the relevant Ministers• Organising Justice of the Peace applications• Recognising State achievements(02) 9476 3411 hornsby@parliament.nsw.gov.aubelow Short Street atThornleigh.Barry Tomkinson ofSTEP reported this on May21: “STEP spent severalthousand dollars of itsmembers’ funds in payingto have these signs put up,so that members of thepublic walking along thebushland tracks couldbetter understand thetypes of fauna and florathey were experiencing,”Barry said.“We are not angry butwe are disappointed. Ouroffer to whoever did it is asfollows: no questionsasked, please contact usand we will take you on abushland walk to showyou the delights of ournative bushland. Wewould rather the person(or persons) who did itlearned why it is wrong, sothat they hopefully willnot do it again.”ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS – WHY BOTHER?Having your business’annual financial reportscompleted may sometimesbe met with the samelevel of enthusiasm as avisit to the dentist. Butare we missing somethinghere? Why are the annualfinancial reports soimportant? Financialreports are a bit like yourinsurance policies: untilyou need them, they arejust another wad of paper.We are not going todwell on the obvious useof financial reports - thatthey form the basis of yourbusiness tax return. Sowhat else are they usefulfor?• To sell your business,the annual financialreports over the past threeyears of trading are the keyto establishing the sellingprice. Why buy a businesswith a string of losses overpast years?• For insurancepurposes, and in two ways:Because the financialreports list the businessassets, they are a greatplace to start to determineif you have insurancecover over all the businessassets.If you have a problemand are making a claimagainst others, thebusiness financial reportsare the starting point toany claim.• To obtain finance froma bank or other institution,the first item ofinformation requested isthe business financialreports, with bankers nowonly wishing to lend to Aclass businesses. A set offinancial reports showing aprofitable operation overtime go a long way tosecuring finance on thebest possible terms.• Your major creditors(or someone you wish totrade with) may ask toreview the businessfinancial reports. Theydon’t wish to place theirmoney at risk with abusiness that can’t manageits own money, in the samemanner a landlord wantsto look at its tenant to seeif he/she can pay the renton the premises.• Many entities want tolook at the financialreports of a business withwhom they are giving acontract. They are notinterested in a businessthat does not have thefinancial recourse to carryout the work beingcontracted for.As you can see, financialreports are a businesspassport to other services,both financial and alsoother aspects of thebusiness operation. Nobusiness operator needs toexplain away problems intheir operations.Remember the financialreports show comparativefigures so bad newsremains with you for atleast two years.Prior to the end of theyear is the time to betalking to your accountantto ensure your businesshas its financial reportspresented in the bestpossible manner. It’s a bitlike the reason you visitthe dentist…to ensureagainst pain in the future!