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July 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 8Community CornerHistorical Society ReportThe History Fair at Nowra was wellattended by the general communityand our thanks to Fay Nelson whorepresented Kangaroo Valley.Each month we have been able to arrange forone of our members to write about somefeature of the Pioneer Park Museum in theIMAG and we hope this will bring moreinterested visitors to our historical facility.The re-construction of Walkers Bridgeprogresses but no date yet for the grandopening!An interesting piece of history to record is the100 th anniversary of the School of ArtsBuilding at Osborne Park.A short history courtesy of the research workdone by Professors Bailey and Griffiths.KANGAROO VALLEY EARTHMOVING(ALSO TRADING AS KANGAROO VALLEY BOBCAT & TIPPER HIRE)ABN 24 427 N930 266NEW WOMBAT BOBCAT. 5 TONNE IHI EXCAVATORVOLVO TIP TRUCK, ROAD GRADER. ROLLERTHE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS COME also available, augers, trencher, rockbreaker, different sized bucketsExcavations, drainage, landscaping, small and narrow roads,(we have the ideal grader for these roads, dam cleanin.WE CAN CART roadbase, sand, soil,mulch, blue metal etc (13 tonne)GIVEOwner44651 US 172 A CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE ONoperatorsor mobiles 0408534019 or 0407786512It started life as ‘a humble structure ofgalvanised iron’ on the eastern side of theUniting Church.In 1908, a better weatherboard building wasdesigned by the then Headmaster of the PrimarySchool, James Burrell and built on the presentsite.The librarian was Henry Packer who was thegreat grandfather of Bill and Gib Lidbetter.The trustees were J. Nelson, EJ Williams, JMoffit, and J Cullen.Moving pictures were shown there for a time in1928, by J Juleff from Berry.The lighting plant which was installed in 1946,helped run the projector, and then operated by LSnodgrass.Then came the era of talking films!In 1928, the architect firm of Sheaf werecommissioned to submit plans for an extensionto the building and this work was completed byBaker Brothers.The floods of 1927 had washed away the oldNational Hall and the sandstone blocks were reusedas foundations for this new building.ALSO NOW SUPPLYINGBUSHROCK from handheld sizes, to display sizesor for a large rock wall, orthe small rock wall, maybeeven rocking around yourdam edge.Give us a call, this isOUR SPECIALITY.How may I help you?It was then extensively used for the popularcommunity dances and many social functions.In 1937 a supper room was added.The School of Arts had a library and billiardroom and was well patronised before the adventof the motor car and home entertainment.The books were given to the Red Cross todistribute to servicemen during g WWII.Today the building is the responsibility of theOsborne Park Trust and is the pride of JacquiLenz who ensures it is well maintained andcared for as the grand old lady it has nowbecome.Joan BrayLearning fromexperienceI was walking down the street when I wasaccosted by a particularly dirty and shabbylookinghomeless woman who asked me for acouple of dollars for dinner.I took out my wallet, got out ten dollars andasked, 'If I give you this money, will you buywine with it instead of dinner?''No, I had to stop drinking years ago', thehomeless woman told me.'Will you use it to go shopping instead of buyingfood?' I asked.'No, I don't waste time shopping, 'the homelesswoman said.'I need to spend all my time trying to stay alive.''Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead offood?' I asked.'Are you NUTS!' replied the homeless woman.I haven't had my hair done in 20 years!''Well, I said, 'I'm not going to give you themoney. Instead, I'm going to take you out fordinner with my husband and me tonight.'The homeless woman was shocked. 'Won't yourhusband be furious with you for doing that? Iknow I'm dirty, and I probably smell prettydisgusting.'I said, 'That's okay. It's important for him to seewhat a woman looks like after she has given upwine, shopping, and hair appointments.'11.30 WednesdayI will beamvisitingto 12.30 JulyKangaroo Valley on30th,pmoutside the Pioneer Motel,Moss Vale Road.Joanna Gash MPFederal Member for GilmorePh 4423 1782 Fax 4423 1785Local call 1300 301 790joanna.gash@aph.gov.auI look forward to meeting you…
July 2008 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 9Improved facilities means extended services for IT specialistThe modernised premises ofLazyfish were christened by wellwisherson June 20, to mark thefurther development of thecompany’s range of services andequipment.Lisa Champion and Nadine CoveJoy Battye and Cathy Gorman catchThe fisheye surveillance camera an important part of the Lazyfish rangePUBLIC NOTICERobert Morgan chats with Nadine CoveThe National Parks and Wildlife Service (now a division of the Department ofEnvironment and Climate Change) are conducting a 1 week per month 1080Fox Baiting Program in the Kangaroo Valley and Bugong Areas. Baiting isconducted on various private properties, National Parks estate, SydneyCatchment Authority estate and Crown land. All properties being baited aresign posted with the dates of each baiting session.Dog owners are asked to ensure their dogs do not wander as dogs are highlysusceptible to 1080 poisoning.For any further information please contact Melinda Nortonor Alison Prentice at the DECC Highlands Area Office,Fitzroy Falls on (02) 4887 8244.Business for Sale. $45,000Great opportunity for active localor a couple, to work in theCanoeing and Mountain bikingtourism trade.Valley based and lots of FunEnquiries Rob 0402 439 626 or emailinfo@kangaroovalleyescapes.com.au
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